That was my very first car. I bought it with money made baling hay and doing farmwork. I was 16 and, I loved that car. It was two tone, dark blue on the roof and light blue on the body. It was in nice shape, but, of course it was only 14years old when I bought it. I drove it for a couple of years, and, then bought a 63 Biscayne. Cars were cheap back then, but, of course wages were lower.
Really great to see you explaining things as you go with the kids. These are family memories that will be talked about all their lives. Looking for to next one. .....don
I restored a 53 back in the mid seventies. I did the body work and paint, rebuilt the engine and had it re chromed plus all the details that go along. I bought it for $175.00 or $125. can't recall. Got finished in '76 and took it on my honeymoon. It cost me $2,000. The only thing was I didn't do anything to the interior. Drove it for 10 years. Good luck with it.
@richardeldridge6522 I should have explained what I was doing, and I will do a better job in the future. The car sat sunk in the dirt for so long that the brake shoes rusted to the drums. That is one of the most common causes for stuck brakes on a car that has been sitting. The shock from hitting them breaks the rust bond. The biggest risk with hitting them is breaking the drums, I've done that on brakes that I couldn't get to let go.
I do hope that this is not your first as your find is in very tough condition to make a first recovery ... that said, halfass kustoms, Brent is a old hand at doing this kind of thing, is currently working on a 54 that is a ls swap. Not to sure its a easy install but say another six or even old school small block would go a lot easier for a first timer. By the way, thank you for your service! I served from 66 through 69... fun times hu! I see a lot of metal fab but your not faint of heart so go for it
I've done over a dozen 46-54 chevys. I'm not sure how far we are going to go with this one. We will get it back on the road with a v8 to start with and see where it goes. I'm waiting on a couple parts that are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. When I get them, I will post a build plan and parts layout video.
If you need a complete 235 engine to rebuild I got one you can have if you want to pick it up. I'm in Missouri 50 miles south of St Louis. It's all there but needs help.
@66skate I have a built 235 for it, but I'm not sure if I will have the trans adapter in time. We will probably just drop a 350 in while I wait for the adapter.
I have 235’s in both my old Chevys. I’m stuck running the cast iron PowerGlide or the three speed muncie. The adaptor to run newer transmissions is too darn expensive. Where are you going to get one? Thanks
Curious of where this 1953 was found? It is identical to my first car I bought in Illinois in 1969. I have been looking for it for 50 years. Any help would be great.
What are you going to do about all that rust on the rocker panels and bottom of fenders and doors ? Just curious I bought a 53 coupe I haven’t seen much rust yet but I’m afraid
I will fix it sometime down the road. I like to get them driving and enjoy them before I mess with the body. It keeps you far more interested when you can drive it.
13:11 buddy, you're bright red - time for less carbs - and - u need to fix that windsheild in the truck - I've had a cracked windsheild explode into the vehicle...not fun - nice video, though!
The flush color comes from my chemotherapy. It makes me very sensitive to heat and sun exposure. It was over 90 degrees that day, and I probably should have rested sooner, but we needed to get it loaded since we had a long drive home.
We are starting with a simple 350 TH350 combo to get it on the road. The powerglide cars had an external trans cooler and it has a hole rusted in it. That would lead be to believe that it was probably run low on coolant and torched the original engine.
I need a full pit crew like that
They are a little bit expensive to keep around but they are good help!
Good Teamwork!!
It's a great thing both kids helping and not complaining keep up the good work
That was my very first car. I bought it with money made baling hay and doing farmwork. I was 16 and, I loved that car. It was two tone, dark blue on the roof and light blue on the body. It was in nice shape, but, of course it was only 14years old when I bought it. I drove it for a couple of years, and, then bought a 63 Biscayne. Cars were cheap back then, but, of course wages were lower.
Very cool!
That's great looking old Chevy mate it's great to see your kids helping you mate
Thanks 👍
Really great to see you explaining things as you go with the kids. These are family memories that will be talked about all their lives. Looking for to next one. .....don
The kids make it very easy. They are very interested in the project and love working on it.
Good video i wish you luck on the DD speed shop contest hope you all get the. Biscayne
Fingers crossed!
beautiful family
Thank you!
I restored a 53 back in the mid seventies. I did the body work and paint, rebuilt the engine and had it re chromed plus all the details that go along. I bought it for $175.00 or $125. can't recall. Got finished in '76 and took it on my honeymoon. It cost me $2,000. The only thing was I didn't do anything to the interior. Drove it for 10 years. Good luck with it.
They are a pretty good car.
AWESOME YOUR TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TO WORK ON CARS
They love working on them.
Great video, and even better seeing total family involvement in this endeavor. I miss my '53 Bel Air 2-door hardtop sport coupe.
It's been a little slow over the winter, but we are trying to get some more content out.
Hey buddy its nice t see the family working the adventure together
Thank you. It's neat to see them so interested in a rusty old car.
Looks like "Metallic Green" -- same as my Dad's first car, a 53 Bel Air. Good luck with the project!
nice hard working famiy....the next generation classic car lovers is growing up. be proud . Thanks for the movie.
If I get them interested in cars, they will be busy in the garage instead of out causing problems.
somebodys daughter is going to be the coolest kid in high school when she shows up driving the 53
That's the plan!
That's great the whole family get's involved. Got a lot of work ahead Good Luck!
I honestly enjoy the build the most. It is really fun working on them with the kids.
Thanks for sharing this family episode. Great team work.
Our pleasure!
Love the way you all work together. I had a knee replacement. And am working on a 51 ford watching you helps me get down on the floor.
I have had to learn new ways to balance and get around.
I just wanted to say thank you for the support and views. We are going to try to have the video up tomorrow night.
Man them old drum brakes can be a pain. Love the 53 body styles. You gotta lot of help from them kids. Good luck on the build.
They can be challenging when they have set as long as this one. It looks like it was last registered in 73, so the shoes became one with the drums.
People I know take the center nut off the drum to get it to come off. I did not realize you could loosen frozen brakes by beating on them
@richardeldridge6522 I should have explained what I was doing, and I will do a better job in the future.
The car sat sunk in the dirt for so long that the brake shoes rusted to the drums. That is one of the most common causes for stuck brakes on a car that has been sitting.
The shock from hitting them breaks the rust bond. The biggest risk with hitting them is breaking the drums, I've done that on brakes that I couldn't get to let go.
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It is beautiful!
Just discovered your chsnnel, looks like a nice family
Thank you so much!
Looks like a great adventure.
It was!
Great vid, very cool!!!!
Thanks!
Fabulous
Hard to believe how nice that car is
It has a great look to it. The floor pans and braces are pretty soft, but we can fix that.
I do hope that this is not your first as your find is in very tough condition to make a first recovery ... that said, halfass kustoms, Brent is a old hand at doing this kind of thing, is currently working on a 54 that is a ls swap. Not to sure its a easy install but say another six or even old school small block would go a lot easier for a first timer. By the way, thank you for your service! I served from 66 through 69... fun times hu! I see a lot of metal fab but your not faint of heart so go for it
I've done over a dozen 46-54 chevys. I'm not sure how far we are going to go with this one. We will get it back on the road with a v8 to start with and see where it goes. I'm waiting on a couple parts that are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. When I get them, I will post a build plan and parts layout video.
Nice car. Love that body style and year. I subscribed and looking forward to the build!!
Thanks for the sub. I'm working on a video with the plan for the car and the parts we will be using.
If you need a complete 235 engine to rebuild I got one you can have if you want to pick it up. I'm in Missouri 50 miles south of St Louis. It's all there but needs help.
I appreciate that, we have one. The big thing we need to save up for is intake, exhaust, and trans adapter kit.
good pick
Thanks
2doors sedan like my 53 Pontiac .
The 2 doors look extra nice. Hope that something "cooler" under the hood is another 53 engine.
@@66skate Mine have a 6cylindrs flathead .
@@Anders.W. That's what I'm hoping he puts in the Chevy. My Dad had a 54 Pontiac with the flathead six many years ago.
@66skate I have a built 235 for it, but I'm not sure if I will have the trans adapter in time. We will probably just drop a 350 in while I wait for the adapter.
I have 235’s in both my old Chevys. I’m stuck running the cast iron PowerGlide or the three speed muncie. The adaptor to run newer transmissions is too darn expensive. Where are you going to get one? Thanks
At first I thought, maybe it is Canada, but then I saw all the billboards along the highway, yep it is the not so good USA.
Western South Dakota
just subscibed to your channel hope all is good with yall
Thanks, we have another episode coming up.
The chrome peels on 53&54 cause we got the nickel from Korea so and we're at war with them so they did chrome without it
That's interesting, I didn't know that, but it makes sense.
55 ; 56;57 went to stainless steel to fix the problem
Mobil tua tapi masih enak dipakai
We will get it back on the road.
I'm surprised no one from the place offered to help you !?!?
It was between building in a small town, I think two cars went by in the three hours we were there. I think the town only has a couple hundred people.
Curious of where this 1953 was found? It is identical to my first car I bought in Illinois in 1969. I have been looking for it for 50 years. Any help would be great.
How long did it take to free up that front passenger wheel?
About 10 minutes of solid beating.
are those early 50s pontiac rims with the pin stripping?
They came off an original 54 Chevy that we did some updates on. The clips fit the 53-54 hubcaps, so I assume they are 54 Chevy.
What are you going to do about all that rust on the rocker panels and bottom of fenders and doors ? Just curious I bought a 53 coupe I haven’t seen much rust yet but I’m afraid
I will fix it sometime down the road. I like to get them driving and enjoy them before I mess with the body. It keeps you far more interested when you can drive it.
13:11 buddy, you're bright red - time for less carbs - and - u need to fix that windsheild in the truck - I've had a cracked windsheild explode into the vehicle...not fun - nice video, though!
The flush color comes from my chemotherapy. It makes me very sensitive to heat and sun exposure. It was over 90 degrees that day, and I probably should have rested sooner, but we needed to get it loaded since we had a long drive home.
Its too bad there was no engine in the car. Would like to know what he is going to do for the engine ? find a '53??
We are starting with a simple 350 TH350 combo to get it on the road. The powerglide cars had an external trans cooler and it has a hole rusted in it. That would lead be to believe that it was probably run low on coolant and torched the original engine.
I thought 2 doors was a coupe. ????