Rescuing the car I took my driving test in. Will it start after 17 years parked?

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  • In this video we try to get my dads 66 Chevy Bel Air running and driving after it has been parked for 17 years because I wrecked it a month after getting my drivers license. this car has a 250 inline 6 and a 3 speed on the column. Lots of great memories in this car for me, I'm really excited about getting to work on it again. Hope you guys like it.
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  • @markjames2896
    @markjames2896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    AWESOME TO HEAR your dad praying over the BEL AIR restart JESUS IS THE REASON FOR EVERY THING

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s right

    • @johntatum1951
      @johntatum1951 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, Josh has a neat Dad, for shirley.

  • @jillinidaho
    @jillinidaho 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this! My first car was a 69 Bel Air. My dad bought it from his grandparents in 84 when I was 14. It had 29K miles on it and was a tank. Sure wish I still had that car. Thanks for a great video!

  • @ArthurPeters-h8g
    @ArthurPeters-h8g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You gyes, are a treasure. Thank you for being part of U Tube. I am retired Airplane Areo Repair/Crash Recovery and cannot do mechanical anymore. Now your videos help me to enjoy... just keep it up! 😊

  • @robertgastreich9846
    @robertgastreich9846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Need to see more of DAD, and more of his cars in the near future. Your Dad is funny.

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fun old car with a great story. That was originally a vinyl top car, that trim on the rear pillar is not on the plain top cars.

  • @j2kinflarc768
    @j2kinflarc768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Awesome! 3 generations working on that Chevy. True family history. Love it

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes for sure thank you

  • @bruceleming1122
    @bruceleming1122 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My first car was a 1966 Impala SS Coupe 327 275hp. I purchased this car in July of 1968 after I returned from Vietnam . I wished I still owned this car.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My dad has a 65 ss 396

  • @j2kinflarc768
    @j2kinflarc768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Hearing Ralphie actually through out real trouble shooting information, and have such a strong understanding it truly awesome. He has as much or more knowledge than I did at 19 after working on my pos cars. Plus helping others with theirs.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He does pretty good

    • @mromatic17
      @mromatic17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah he’s a super smart kid, but so are all of them! I wish my dad was like josh growing up! My dad didn’t teach me shit except how to shoot and load a gun.

    • @juliehernandez7378
      @juliehernandez7378 ปีที่แล้ว

      QQ qe

    • @augieh6146
      @augieh6146 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 22 learning from Ralphie. Impressive kid

    • @madmex2k
      @madmex2k 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mromatic17 Heck, much better than my Dad taught me. My dad's only advice was when he gave me the basic birds and bees talk-He said "Johnny, don' get 'em in trouble." That subject was never brought up again.

  • @unclerobby
    @unclerobby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish More people were like you guys.
    America loves you Guys.

  • @MakinEndsMeet69
    @MakinEndsMeet69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    High sleeper dude and family, I have to say the real treasure in this video is you spending time with your dad getting the old gal up and running again what a sweet car a 66 2-door wow. I can remember when I was about 14 years old driving one of the first Mazda pickup trucks with my dad on the passenger side we were at the horse ranch and he said I'm just too tired to drive home go ahead son nobody will bother you you're a big kid and you really look old enough to be driving. He would only do this if he was on the passenger side and I think it was his way of giving me some time behind the wheel an actual road conditions with other drivers. But he wouldn't tell me that he would just say he was tired hell I don't know maybe he was he always worked hard and he was quite old by the time I was 14 he was 74 and still kicking it he lived till he was 98 years Young and I wished he would have made a hundred can you believe the things that he had seen in his lifetime. I am so glad that you still have your father around I still see my father in my dreams every once in awhile and him shaking his finger at me correcting me when I was wrong. If I would have listened to all the stuff that my dad tried to teach me I probably wouldn't went down the road that I did although I wouldn't change a thing! Many blessings to you and your entire family as always your friend Joe

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you .

    • @davidthompson62
      @davidthompson62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Most of us boys have memories of our dads letting us do a little driving. Once at the top of the road, my dad would let me sit on his lap and drive his 64 Chrysler New Yorker. I was quite young but still remember like it was yesterday. Ralphy’s lucky you got a big yard he can drive in!

  • @blakeneysanders4264
    @blakeneysanders4264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My dad had a 68 when I was growing up, my first car was a 69 Impala. Love those cars. Really like yours. Great video ya'll.

  • @markbehr88
    @markbehr88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great you still have your first car in the family.

  • @johnsampson1096
    @johnsampson1096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video, Sleeper! I have a 1965 SS Convertible with a 327. Fond memories of the 1966 Belair as it was the year I graduated from high school. I purchased a 1953 Chevy 6 cylinder from a high school teacher, and it burned 2-3 quarts of oil a week. It had a great sounding am radio. Good luck on your new venture!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep been there as well

  • @smallnepal8604
    @smallnepal8604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Keep your dad in the videos! That guy is great!

  • @glenbo2464
    @glenbo2464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Over at "Isaac it'll be fine" , he has a 68 Biscayne he took to power tour. Valve stem seals should clear that smoke right up.
    My friend had a white with green top 4 door 66 Biscayne also when we were teens. It was an automatic and didnt like it very much when i tried to put it into neutral and it went into reverse going 45 ! lol Just let out a groan until i popped it back into drive.

  • @kennethfulgium2021
    @kennethfulgium2021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoy watching this family content. My first car to work on was 1956 Pontiac Chief. The first car I drove was at 14 years old in 1969. It was a 1965 corvair 4 or 5 speed manual. Great car. Lots of power and 30mpg.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks! Josh and family of a whole bunch., to date, as I watch ever one of these... a huge thank you.
    That is exactly the car I could buy for my wife, just before they shipped me to Vietnam. While I was gone, my brother in law put a 283 in the car for her so she could go faster longer. I was in washington state (my wife) and of course uncle sam sent me on a great great trip across the world. Her brother who put that bigger engine in the car lived in Lincoln Kansas. I don't think I spelled that town name right but sounded like a president name cept different. He made it into a tail dragger and I just wanted it to stay safe... for a girl, not so much as she would spin out and that car would rip on its undersides. After three years of me gone... she done as much damage as one could expect... we were both just twenty when I got home to her and a baby boy... accidents happen (she told me while I was over there) and I just wanted her safe.. I never messed around an guys laughed at me for not "getting any"... One fellow was so damn brave and also a corporal so he went so far as to do something much nastier... that little accident to his face and my fist sent him home with a dishonorable discharge. I lost my only stripe but I didn't really care... my Sergeant that we all hung with .... said just hang a bit.. sure enough he got me some fancy crap to hang on my "blouse" (army name for a shirt) and a week later a medal of accommodation which got me a significant pay grade raise... they don't pay much for the guys who are just target practice material. This is getting too far from the car... I got home to a car that had canvas water bags hanging off of the grill that was banged up an thought about just send it to the crusher but I headed home to washington to my house figuring no one would be there... and thats where the wife, a year old boy, and her car was. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with that boy and he took to me as well, he would go as fast as his little knees would take him to me. I bought me a new mercury cyclone with the 390 and four speed, .... you know, all the good stuff. I finally flipped a quarter heads it goes to the crusher or tails I build it back.... I flipped that quarter three times an it kept coming up tails so I built it back to a new six cylinder with three on the tree an this time a overdrive. Ever piece under it was fixed or replaced.... I got the body redone myself... whistle straight. new interior... baby blue outside an the top was white with a all white leather interior including headliner that was diamond tuck. After that car was as close to new looking... even the glass was a light blue tint, I did etch the glass an put a eagle in the back window. (I was a fair artist) I got tired of coming home from work to a cold meal if anything was there and she would be gone... she thought I was a freak... just six foot tall, two forty, a size thirty two waistline so I wasn't fat, just big... I had to wear those wife beater tees as the back kept ripping out. I agreed to her demands, but asked for a time each year with my boy. Thats when she had to show me my sons birth certificate... his last name was her maiden name on it so the judge said no. I never seen nor heard from them till my son came to see me when he was nineteen. He was loyal to his mom... who he showed me a picture of... seems like her fork got the best of her. That and her fourth husband was a drunk. My biggest surprise was he was driving that old car! I do have a couple more stories on it but its a short comment section... you got cars to build an don't need me taking up your time

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is an incredible story thank you for sharing it with me. I’m sorry you didn’t get to see your son for a long time. I really appreciate your generosity.

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YES!!!! DAD'S GOT THE BIG BRASS ONES AND PRAYS LIKE A MAN!!! AWESOME!!!

  • @davewallace1686
    @davewallace1686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi this is Wally from down under. Love how you got the Chevy going. I have found if the fule pump is wet /gas in it they will pick up the gas straight away the valves will seal with gas .Being a fiery it is a little bit unsettling watching the boat fule tank lying on top of the spark plugs and dizzy cap. You have the 3 sides of the fire triangle

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I guess that true

  • @medic8890
    @medic8890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    17:27, best part of the video. God bless you guys, love the content you guys make!

  • @billstev100
    @billstev100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Apple don’t fall from the tree! Your dad has about as many cars sitting around as you do.. Awesome seeing you and dad working on the cars together…..just great! Hope to see this in 20 more years 👍

  • @christinar7864
    @christinar7864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Awesome video Josh, your dad is a hoot. I loved the prayer before he started the car. Neat that the air freshener that your wife/girlfriend gave you was still in the car.

  • @Lnmwr
    @Lnmwr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heck yeah I wanna see some 'o' your Dad's other vehicles, 'specially that truck you were pointing out!

  • @chakaula8642
    @chakaula8642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 76... choking up at your relationship with your Dad. I can only "dream" about that kind of relationship with mine. He was a mean alcoholic who died of alcohol abuse at 53 (and never owned a car). NICE TO WATCH... Thanks.

  • @butler386
    @butler386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. You all are so lucky to have some land to store all those cars etc without government intrusion. Great job. Thanks for the videos.

  • @michaeldoering3231
    @michaeldoering3231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You and your family is what makes America great. Hard working,God loving and very family oriented. I enjoy your content. I hope you get your first car back on the road and enjoy it.

  • @chrisb6839
    @chrisb6839 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this tugged at a guys heart strings a little different than most... it being your drivers test car... seeing you and dad and ralphie .... 3 generations working on a special car... priceless.. as a feller with no family to a feller with a really precious family.. thank you for sharing such special moments with us..

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching

  • @ThisNThatGarage
    @ThisNThatGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it's awesome to see a family pray together. 👍

  • @libertysgarage8411
    @libertysgarage8411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. This reminded me of my late Grandpa. He had a 66 Chevrolet Caprice, 2 door, 327 auto. Loaded with AC, power windows, console with floor shift.That car was his pride and joy.

  • @dwebster50
    @dwebster50 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a joy to see you guys & gals interacting. I could go on with a million words. Then I realized why your family is so successful. Real families stick together and your viewers see this. ! Stay healthy & Happy .
    Love from Alberta Ca. 🇨🇦😊

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you I am definitely blessed

  • @shayneclinton9450
    @shayneclinton9450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There’s so much win in this video. Got us some prayer, three generations of Sleeperdudes in a revival, and brakes in a Chevy. I dunno about that interior tho, it’s awful nice. What’s Rocky gonna chew on?

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah for sure thank you

  • @michaelharris3296
    @michaelharris3296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a good day when 3 generations can wrench on the same car at the same time. Good times. You are a blessed man.

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    GROOVY! Love your Dad. He's a cool dude.Thanks to you and your "Pit Crew" for all you do. Thanks to your Dad for letting you share some of his collection. I'd like to see you get that Cadilac running (in the back ground while you were working on the Chevy.)❤🇺🇸🐘

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For whatever reason when I clean spark plugs I always clean the entire ground strap area with a wire wheel (or a wire brush like you did), clean the electrode and ground strap with a piece of sand paper, and I always spray the ground strap/electrode area with brake clean to flush out the end of the plug...then I light the end on fire to burn off any remaining carbon. I have been working on and rebuilding cars since I was 16 (so 23 years now) and I've owned 68 cars since I was 14, not to mention that I was an ASE certified mechanic at one point, but I always learn new things every day. I still build cars (mostly imports).

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome good info thanks

  • @fastfingers1957
    @fastfingers1957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Loved the story of this car, and the memories. That's really what it's all about. Your Dad must be proud of what you've done with your car knowledge and your vlog venture, with more to come!

  • @imkwuzn
    @imkwuzn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My very first car was a ‘66 Buick Special my Grandpa gave me. It had a 310 Wildcat and a power glide. Fond memories of working on it with my Grandpa and Dad. Treasure the time you get to spend with your Grandpa and Dad. The memories you’re making with your family are the most valuable gift you have. God bless. 😊

  • @christopherhallmark7206
    @christopherhallmark7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Might as well get more of your dad's cars going. Keep up the great family content

  • @jerryburr7245
    @jerryburr7245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 2001 I drove from Terrell, TX to Nashville, TN to look at a 48,000 original mile 66 Biscayne 4 door. This car was CLEAN but the only options were a heater and a Powerglide tranny, We couldn't get it to idle but I bought anyway. That 250 inline six ran like a top but when you took your foot off the foot feed it would die. Every time I took an exit to get gas I had my left foot on the brake pedal and my right foot on the gas. Drove her all the way back to Texas and then discovered it had the wrong carburetor on it! What a great old car!! This video brought back a lot of old memories. Thanks so much!

  • @tedsshed440
    @tedsshed440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hi from the UK we love you’re videos especially when you include your family and animals - I personally like the fact you don’t hide when you dont know or get something wrong - you’ve inspired me to start my own channel ( but I won’t be making any money from it) cheers guys 👍

    • @vleldaddio210
      @vleldaddio210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You Will if You really devote your talents to It !

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s awesome

    • @philgrimsey3637
      @philgrimsey3637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ted's shed. You've just gained a sub from a fellow Brit. Will have a watch later👍

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a precious family. This is the greatest thing for the kids. Great memories. Bless you all. 😇😇😇😇😇

  • @wessmith7408
    @wessmith7408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love seeing the "whole family" evolved. It always seemed my dad had more time and patience with my friends than he had with me. It was like I was suppose to already know what to do. We had an OK relationship which after I was older improved greatly. I promised I wouldn't make that mistake with my children and I didn't. The summer my son turned 15 and we took on the project to rebuild a car for him took a great relationship and turned it into an outstanding relationship. Thank you for your videos. OH, I am more of a GM & Chrysler fan. I would love to see you work on some of the older GM say something 50 to 57 - a Buick or Olds would be wonderful.

  • @markcummings2093
    @markcummings2093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's great you got your dad's car running! I would like to see more of that. I miss my dad you got to spend time with them while their here

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes for sure thank you

  • @suegoss8600
    @suegoss8600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Hey sleeper dude. What a great family , nice memory of the car! Watching you , your dad and Ralphy it’s great! Keep sharing the videos!! Love to watch you all!! GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @suegoss8600
      @suegoss8600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sleeperdude you are most welcome! I can’t express enough how your family gets along so well! It’s great to see!😄 Thanks again for all your videos you share with us!! Also sharing a most loved gift YOUR FAMILY!❤️❤️❤️

  • @danherold8132
    @danherold8132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome watching kids working with their dad and their grandpa.

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3 generations of Sleeperdude makes working under the bonnet of a car
    That's a memory right there 🚗

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes for sure

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sleeperdude I didn't have anything like that with my Grandad and dad but you do it everyday 👍

  • @gregbenwell6173
    @gregbenwell6173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My cousin had a 1966 Bel Air Station Wagon in 1979 to 1988, but that isn't the whole story! In fact he had also bought a 1966 Caprice two door, and a 1966 Biscayne four door, all of them ran when he bought them! What was very strange though all the keys to the three cars sort of worked on all three of the cars he owned "sort of"!! And the wagon he could literally start the car up, yank the key out of it, with the motor still running, which he couldn't do with the other two!! Last I knew he had all three cars scrapped!! Which he is considered "the smartest kid" in our family....go figure!! At one point he had all three cars licensed and registered though at one point, and you never knew which car he'd show up in!!! But I have a lot of fond memories of that old 1966 Bel Air Station Wagon, which he put a floor shifter in, on to the three speed transmission, and the car had an old 283 small block in it!!

  • @karlasheives2865
    @karlasheives2865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is a beautiful car and such a great day with your dad! Thanks for sharing your memories with us 😊 🙏 ❤️

  • @jukeman57
    @jukeman57 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first car was a 1963 Chevy II Nova. Found in a junk yard. In-line 6 block was in the truck. Three speed standard column shift. Spent one summer school break rebuilding the the engine, with my dad’s and others help. Great experience for me. I learned a lot and it gave me a deeper appreciation for the car. Drove it all through my high school years.

  • @paulzacher5672
    @paulzacher5672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video, as always. Yes! Would like to see you get dad's cars running.

  • @j.b.a.124
    @j.b.a.124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to see y’all Josh & family. Had a couple of Crown Vics Police Interceptors. Unforgettable memories of our ‘66 Impala in Kansas in the 1960s & 1970s.

  • @neildawson8576
    @neildawson8576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You just can't beat your videos...and your family!Keep on keeping on.

  • @paulym5814
    @paulym5814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now you have time to save them all. The memories in those cars is invaluable.

  • @mikelsewell6943
    @mikelsewell6943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I would definitely like to see you get some more of your Dad's cars running. I saw several cool old cars and trucks in the background

  • @mattlevault5140
    @mattlevault5140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    '66 two door with hot wheels and a straight six. Reminds me of that old Beach Boys song "No go Showboat". Fun content. Cool car. And lightening! Who could ask for more? Nice to see Sleeperdad join in the fun! Please give us a walk around his yard to see what else needs to be brought back.

  • @robertmurray9095
    @robertmurray9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AWESOME episode! Love how your family spends time together! Help you Dad when ever y'all can!
    Two door Bel Air with a smooth 6 is coool!

  • @theroving1
    @theroving1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just noticed you passed 80k subscribers, awesome dude! Thanks for another great video.

  • @katj6488
    @katj6488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Josh great video, Enjoyed seeing Dad working along side you getting the old girl running.Happy to see Puddin,Rocky and Vienna making the show alot of fun. Helping your father getting some of his cars running would be fun to see,just make sure Rocky and Ralphie approve.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes for sure thank you

  • @RS-rn4ox
    @RS-rn4ox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that 66 Bel Air, that is a smooth looking car and the 250230 inline 6's are great motors. Keep up the great content.

  • @michaelconner2950
    @michaelconner2950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great family! Your adventures with cars and family would make an awesome reality show!

  • @matthew-lh3zx
    @matthew-lh3zx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never was able to do this with my father, worked all the time till his death of cancer! Dream was to build cars with him... So nice to see someone do what I wish I could've. ❤❤👍

  • @Shadetreejr1967
    @Shadetreejr1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's a good looking ol BelAir! Love the MC SS sitting there too! Would like to see a will it run and clean up on that Monte too! I have an 85 SS I call the Satin Sled! 468 BBC. Partial to Montes!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe so

    • @michaelperez8946
      @michaelperez8946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sleeperdude 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😇😇🙏

    • @michaelperez8946
      @michaelperez8946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good car

  • @marvinhuff2162
    @marvinhuff2162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just finished a 67 396 auto car.it was sitting in a barn for 42 years love it so i know you'll have fun in yours lol.stay safe,God bless you and your family

  • @brucemelton4983
    @brucemelton4983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice to see your Dad in another video :o) Matey, I would sooooo love to have that Bel Air! I mostly restore old English cars as I said, or 70s and 80s Japanese cars. my mother and father in law both worked for Datsun and Mitsubishi, so I know them like you know your slant sixes!

  • @randyriggs5463
    @randyriggs5463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sure is funny that your dad still had the receipt 20 years ago! I wonder what would happen if he tried to honor it! Nice car. Good videos.

  • @billmar426
    @billmar426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Josh for another great video. It was cool seeing three generations working on that car. Maybe do a video showing all your Dad’s cars.

  • @mariusrascol763
    @mariusrascol763 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love YOUR style. FAMILY! That's all it counts! I wish EVERY 30+ would be like you. We would have a great Country.

  • @Kevin-Murphy-007
    @Kevin-Murphy-007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome. Thank you for taking the time to upload these videos for us all out here. God Bless You All 🙏 🙌 ❤️.

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    bet that brings back a lot of memories, kinda cool working on your first car especially with your dad. three generations working on the same car.

  • @mikejennings2346
    @mikejennings2346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video guys. Solve the fuel delivery issue and this car would be a great old car with nice patina and hoops and casings. Might want to put some spring assisted shocks absorbers on it to lift it a bit. Get that Monte Carlo SS we saw in the background running.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok yeah good info thank you

  • @blockcl
    @blockcl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing. My first car was a 66 Biscayne with a 250/3 on the tree. Badly rusted out (I live in Wisc.), I paid $80 for it in Feb 1975 right after I got my DL Drove it for most of the rest of high school, until the rear end fell out of it.

  • @adamgroza7913
    @adamgroza7913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the stories & memories. I for one would love to see more of your dad's collection. Looks like he's not one to get rid of any though.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nope he keeps them all

  • @JL85MCSS
    @JL85MCSS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for another good video I took my drivers license test in a 1985 Monte Carlo SS and I still have it

  • @ProudPapaw88
    @ProudPapaw88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That 66 body looked like it was in pretty good shape. That’s odd for that year. Great video. Yeah I love watching you getting the autos fired up. Thanks for sharing!!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching

  • @greggsvintageworkshop8974
    @greggsvintageworkshop8974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on the Belair, it really sounded great. A really nice looking body and the interior is fantastic as well. You have beautiful family Josh, you are truly blessed.

  • @debi6598
    @debi6598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We love watching you guys! You make us forget the craziness in this world for a while. God bless you all! 🥰🙏

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your first car, great video with your dad helping, Yes do more with him, and fixing some of his cars.

  • @jerryhurley1068
    @jerryhurley1068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that 1 was too easy! and as a gm guy, id like to see what else your dads hidin over there. great work as usual!

  • @danielstrachan8988
    @danielstrachan8988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this brings back good memories for me. My very first car that I bought was a 1966 belair with a 3spd. On the tree. I really enjoyed that car and wished I had kept it.😁😁👍👍

  • @billhoward7730
    @billhoward7730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It was really great to see three generations of family working together. Love those in line 6 cylinder videos. These are really great engines from all american car companies. Bill

  • @souza777
    @souza777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved that dad prayed before trying!!!❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @arizonasprinklerpros
    @arizonasprinklerpros 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man, that 66 has some potential! Maybe help Dad out, get everything sorted and take it on the next Hotrod Power Tour.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that would be cool .

  • @alanslavens1015
    @alanslavens1015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been following this channel for awhile now, and I’m super impressed by how you’re able to get any vehicle running! Good job and keep up the good work!

  • @meangreen7322
    @meangreen7322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really cool working with your dad on a car that you had memory's with, you've got to enjoy those moments

  • @Jim.D
    @Jim.D 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the memories, my father drove a 1966 Bel-Air wagon in the same color.

  • @jimrky6062
    @jimrky6062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I took my driving test in the '65 4 door cousin of this car (Danube Blue, really dark). Also wrecked that one. You may be giving just enough "boost" for the fuel pump by having the boat tank above the pump and near the carb level.
    I'd love to see the '63 Chevy II get back together - I had a 4 dr '64 when I started college. That miniscule 6 cyl, 1bbl, 3-on-the-tree power nothing was fun.
    Thanks for the content.

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ralphie called that One, fuel was just sitting there, almost like it ain’t got no Gas in it ;) Such a Fine Young Man and Very Polite Young Ladies, Yourself and the Mrs. are Raising those Children Right. Dad is such a Hoot to have, I’m certain You Thank the Good Lord to still have Him with us, just as I do to have My Dad at 79 Years Old. A Video of Dad’s Inventory would be Sweet Like the Old Belair and the Stories with the Wife, also could give some Insight as to another Candidate to get back on the Road. Your a Blessed Family & the Channel is Just Steady gaining Momentum. I’ll catch you on the next One, Keep It Safe Out There Ladies & Gentlemen.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes for sure thank you

  • @andrewbrubaker1366
    @andrewbrubaker1366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found one of the carbs from my 2 4 door 70 Chevelle's from 30 something years ago I do not still have either car and rebuilt the carb I found your carb tutorials have shown me how important it is to keep the carbs clean for rebuilds thanks Josh for your tips!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you have enjoyed it

  • @billdenton530
    @billdenton530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Daddy is as honest as the day is long. He is a straight arrow. He is a Rock.

  • @tigard375
    @tigard375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    20:04 Now mom's got the jokes! Love the video Sleeperdude's and Sleeperdudett's!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh she’s full of them

  • @nozoto
    @nozoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see three generations of Sleeperdudes inside the Bel Air to celebrate its revival. I would enjoy to see the back brakes and fuel transmission issues solved, plus it having a new body paint, this car is a piece of automotive History after all ^^

  • @davidryan573
    @davidryan573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool car, I would love to see more progress on that Chevy or one of Dad’s other rides, it was funny when the hood flew up, both realizing, no hood latch, thanks.

  • @Whats-It-To-Ya
    @Whats-It-To-Ya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the 65-67 Impalas. They're the only ones I ever liked. The 64's can look decent if they're done right.
    My uncle had a bright red '67 427 4-speed. This thing was a tire-shredder. You swore it was gonna rip the asphalt off the road. My dad had a '68 Roadrunner 383 w/440 heads and an angry cam. He was always drag racing my uncle down our back road. It was music to my ears and the screeching of the tires and the smell of the exhaust. My uncle's Impala was always a little quicker until my dad converted the Roadrunner to stick shift and shorter gears. Then they were about neck and neck. Neither one of them would let me drive their cars. I had an '87 iroc Camaro 305 5-speed and I'd try to keep up with them but they'd just leave me way behind. Your Impala here reminded me of those days.

  • @TheChadvarnell
    @TheChadvarnell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Now that you're retired, we may need daily uploads. May as well just strap a Go Pro to your flip flops. Thanks for the entertainment, I look forward to y'all's videos.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah for sure

    • @dieterlange7581
      @dieterlange7581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yep daily videos absolutely necessary I agree👍🇺🇸👌

    • @moisesortega5555
      @moisesortega5555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tendría que haber otros temas de videos, no solamente limpiar y arrancar autos muy viejos. Puede ser colocar turbos o suspensiones neumáticas, chapa y pintura, etc.

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Sleeperdude next project... getting your dad's car running!!!....I'm thinking Texas Speed sponsor ...
      Power tour.....

    • @JohnShinn1960
      @JohnShinn1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Your dad's Dodge truck! 🤠

  • @c.w.hughey2728
    @c.w.hughey2728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GOOD IDEA GET HIS STUFF UP AND RUNNING.

  • @oldcarnut3953
    @oldcarnut3953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As usual, another awesome video! This video hits home for me. My first car was a 66 Chevy Impala with swapped 327 Vette motor automatic two-speed powerglide. Had a lot of fun in that old car. Back in the late 70s into the early 80s she was all jacked up on air shocks and 50s on the rear 60s on the front aluminum slots. She was close to the blue on your dad's car, white vinyl top an white interior. Always enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work, I always keeps me coming back! Love the channel Sleeperdude! I even watch your other channel Sleeperdude2! Keep on Motoring brother!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you glad you enjoyed it

  • @danieltaylor4819
    @danieltaylor4819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I love those old 60's cars! That's what I grew up with. If I lived next door to you, I'd be over there helping you work on them, sipping on an RC and eatin' a couple of those vi-an-yas!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah we love them to. Thanks for watching

  • @BuffsGarage
    @BuffsGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hope my new project will start after sitting for 30 years! Truly enjoy your will it start videos

  • @x35mmman
    @x35mmman ปีที่แล้ว

    I own one of these 1966 Chevy nice solid chrome bumpers mine was a 4 door three on the tree, model was Biscayne. Bought mine in about 1980 paid 150 dollars had about 68 thousand miles and attached to the steering wheel was a suicide knob. Thanks for the memories.

  • @buixrule
    @buixrule 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely love this car. I'd drive this every day and leave the inline 6 in there forever.

  • @robpeabo509
    @robpeabo509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Sleeperdude family. Hearing your Dad, Tosh and you reliving your past in the car when you were kids is gold! I hope you get the car and your kids drive it on the road would be something to talk about in the future for them.
    Between your cars and your Dads, you have many videos to come without the need to buy to many cars, just enough to sell to fund your "will it start's".

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah for sure thank you