RESURRECTING A 1934 Plymouth HOT ROD that was Parked in the '70s
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- We dig my father-in-law's high school hot rod out of his basement and get it running again. Watch as we surprise him by getting it running after it sat untouched for 30 years. Then, we take it another step further by getting it back on the road. We love this type of story on Hot Rod Hoarders because it proves that old cars are more than just metal--they're like family! Follow along as we revive this old hot rod and give it the attention it deserves.
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Awww, when it fired up his reaction was priceless. A man that put his dream aside for his country, family and livelihood to have it loved back to it's prime. Thank you.
Nothing beats old school. Real cars, real character. Awesome job!
Almost made me tear up seeing how hearing it fire up for the first time in decades made him feel, such an awesome gesture on your part man, you’re a good man. 👍🏻
was beautiful you could see how much it touched him
Ya.....the look on his face and his reaction was PRICELESS!!
@Sheridan Isashitstain me too❗❗❗
Thank you Charles for your service to our country and your love for hot rodding and to the awesome son in law you have, also the others for their time to help bring this story and awesome car back to life for all the world to enjoy.
Loved the reaction on your father in laws face when you fired it up after all those years. I know you made him one happy man.
How the hell can you thumbs down this cool story of a KIDS dream car and STILL held onto thru the ups and downs of life. GREAT story.
Thank you for watching!
That's why I love the hot rod community because we help each other out. Beautiful story, god bless y'all
Exactly what hot rodding is suppose to be! ❤️
Man when you fired it up...your father in laws reaction was just beautiful
It's great to see youngsters like you involved in keeping these old girls alive. Too many kids your age are into 4 door imports and think they've REALLY got something special, when in reality, they don't have a CLUE.......ARGH!!!
To the 59 thumbs down at this time !!! You all can go pound sand !!! This was a truly AWESOME story !!!
You would have to be a dumb A#@ to give this video a thumbs but as of this writing there are 123 of them somewhere.
utraceman all ricer boys
Very cool 😎
It is grate to see the story with the hot rods our times the best times times of my life,
I had a two door hardtop 57 chev. And I loved taking care it,some drunk ran into the back of the back k
I've never quite understood it, but you see it all the time on TH-cam. Some people are just assholes, to be blunt, and that's the truth of it.
That thing is just awesome I love the old school hot rods
That is a awesome car awesome story this needs millions of Views as alot of people need to hear this story so they can see how a man should conduct himself great job man GREAT JOB
Thank you! I look forward to putting more of these videos together to share with you guys.
When he heard that car crank, that made his heart happy also made my heart happy, just seeing a vet happy. Thank you Charles for your service.
This story made my day! Charles did the right thing by entrusting this important part of his life to you. You honored him and what was important in his life. I don't know you, but son, you are an old sole to understand the value of this car in his life. You didn't chop it up, or sell it once you got it running to make a quick buck, you did the right thing. My hat is off to you sir! Enjoy this car forever.
Great story, hats off too everyone that her back on the road
I know the feeling. I started saving for my first car at the age of 13 with my paper route. At the age of 15 (1967) I found a running '55 Ford for $85.00, bought it and during the next year (until I was 16 and able to drive) I had time to dress it up with new metallic paint job, new interior and a set of chrome wheels. It was the nicest '55 Ford around and I got lots of compliments driving it around.
That’s a great story . Thanks for keeping Charles involved in being able to enjoy a life time passion of his . Your truly a great guy . Nice ride by the way
Thats when MEN where MEN and Drove Though Or Around Problems Good to see the car has a true Hotrod
Wow what a great story indeed! Who the hell would give this a thumbs down? Thank you for your service Charles! Well done on getting that rod back on the road!!
Thank you Mark!
Bought an old 56 stepwise p up. Went in the NAVY. On news years every I was busted for jaywalking in San Diego. $300 fine.Thrown in jail. To stay outta trouble my dad wired the$ I asked where the$ came from."I sold your truck." Fair enough.it had a 292 stroker in it!
That’s a real Rod not one of those 400 Thousand trailer Queens that is never driven. You are a true HotRoder I no how your Father in Law felt. You are a hell of a man.
Well said!
This build/story is awesome!
I have given up watching the high dollar 'builds' - all they do is bolt together shinny parts, NO fabrication/thought/soul.
Scratch built hot rod survivor back on the road again, for the next gen to enjoy, what more could you ask for , thanks for sharing this.
Stories like this make all the hard work,and bs we put up with,etc, great job
Out of all the stories you've done, it's the ones with personal meaning to you, and with family, that really connects with us....because that's what a hot rod is.....it's family.
Finally a hot rod story with some substance. That was too cool.
Classic. Perfect! THAT'S a hot rod. 😃thanks for sharing
the idea that he started this project on money he from a paper route is very cool, good job getting back together.
what a great story...congratulation to you and your father-in-law...i understand the tears when you started the car...
Thanks for sharing.
I was told, my Dad built some the Hottest Rod's back in St.Louis, i can still remember a 62 Ford, it was fast!
That's awesome! Thanks for watching Edwin!
Great video, great story. You should be very proud of yourself and I know you are grateful for the opportunity that your father in law let you take over the keys to his dreams.
You made him proud.
You are a good man. And you will be blessed if you aren't already
PlyMaLinkCheFord... Well done!
I understand the tears of joy. Sometimes I shed them when I crank up some of my barn cars and exercise them. I even have my Dad's old propane trucks... I love them all and every rattle and sound. Yes, each one of my old tractors, trucks, pickups, and cars; I know what they are doing before they do it. Drive straight as an arrow, like I drove it in its day.
Take care from Oklahoma,
Mike and Vee
Curious, how many of can what I called the hot rod? To give you a hint, it was a straight axle Ford 1/2 ton with a Chevy motor, Buick 200R4, Dodge van locker rear, and said van's gas tank in the back of the bed. We called her the "MopaCheBuFord". She would pull the front up on the street. At a prepped track, we had to use welded up garbage dumpster wheels on the rear bumper. LoL, what we used to do with one man's junk.
Sweet ride. Good of you guys to get it going again
Thanks for watching Trevor!
True Hot Rod! Used what he could find and make work the way he wanted.... with a little bit of everything.....
great great story thank you Charles for your service i salute you god bless all of you
God bless you sir for your time in the service and a cool hot rod
Wow! The reaction by your uncle is priceless! If everybody just did one thing like this the world would be a lot better place! GOD BLESS ! 😇
I love the gas pedal on the trans tunnel,at 9:38. Now that's a hot rod!
Awesome, I didn't notice that...
Had to go back to see that. I glad I did. Moon, boy does that bring back memories.
MOON!
This is how hot rods were built. Parts from everything and a lot of work. Good job.
By far this is the best story that I've seen about Hot Rodding on TH-cam up-to-date
Kudos to you for taking a hot rod, that was visualized by someone, and for you to take it to this level.
Can’t figure out who would give thumbs down rating for such a beautiful story and sweet old school gasser. This is how it was when I was growing up. One day and one part at a time. Great story behind a sweet car. I can imagine what it was like to drive that beast. I had a good laugh when you were talking about opening her up and trying to keep it together. That’s what it’s all about.
Great story & rebirth of a Labor of Love for Charles. The last 2 mins of the video say it all. You are bringing your daughter up to appreciate cars, hot rods & all of the work & love put into them.
Stay Real.
What a wonderful story! Thank you for your big heart and loving history, as much as i do! The good old days were the best, God bless ya'll
Old school COOL, big time. ‼👍👍
Good stories choked me up too
Talk about sentimental value you got ot
Brilliant. Congratulations to you and your Dad. Awesome.
Cool hot rod, GREAT story! Well done, making dreams come true. That was a labor of love. Thank you for sharing.
What a GREAT job you did to pay tribute to your father in law and a classic old hot rod. What a nice thing you and your friends did and thanks for sharing the story.
Thank you!
That was one of those kool, fun, wish I was there times. Very nice, put together ver nice, lots of information. Good job sharing the history of life and all the turns and little things that get tucked away for later. Sometimes there is a need of another hand to make it all happen.
IF you ever want to work on a 58 Chev Brookwood wagon, please ket me know. Have one waiting, also a yeoman 2 dr. Very good job showing history. THANK YOU Charles for your service..
It is exactly what we used to build in the '60's and it's great you have done this not only for your self but the original builder. Very nice story and yes, you're a good man! Many more stories for that ol' pc a junk (kidding) to tell. Maybe your grand kids will surprise you with someday!
You did phenomenal work my friend, this car is obviously in good hands. Absolutely beautiful, I'm glad he hung on to it and I'm glad you were able to get it back on the road
I don't know who had the better facial expression your little lady or Charlie! Another great story! Keep them coming as I love each and every one of them!
Seeing you with your Dad as you started that engine...Made me remember my Dad. Thank you
I love it! Now that's a hotrod!
Great story on this cool old hot rod. I also own a old hot rod that was a drag car in the 60s, and can relate to the emotions felt here. Your a good man for giving this car some well deserved love. Congrats.
Thanks Mikey!
Awesome video......a real tribute to a beautiful car, and a great tribute to an awesome family
Just a beautiful story I can tell you're a good guy with a good heart...
When you fired it up at the track with him in front was absolutely priceless. He gets emotional and his wife was right there.
This is such a great story. The reaction from Charles when you fired her up is priceless. Hearing that hot rod come to life is like hearing an old friends voice again. Happy motoring, Charles!
Great story, and you have a good heart. Bringing that mans dream back to life shows good character. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tim, I appreciate the kind words!
Thank you Charles for your service. and Thanks B64V for the awesome story
Fantastic story. Thanks for keeping the spirit of that hot rod going. The memories will be endless for you and your family.
This is a heart felt story ! I am a vietnam vet also , and this made my day ! Thank You For Sharing ! God Bless !
Nice to see a hot rod that was built instead of bought.
You are the heart of America
Great story! And you and your dad are golden for getting this little hot rod back on the road for your paw-in-law! The scene when you surprised him by starting it up was priceless. Great memories are made like this!
It was a pretty great moment! The whole experience has been awesome. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.
What a great story and an awesome ride. Thanks for sharing that one
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Holy crap! Car, history, vid, just awesome!
That is one awesome story, and my hat is off to you for doing this for your father-in-law! 10 Thumbs Up!
I just seen this video! I bet Herman was smiling ear to ear driving down the road. I seen that car in the basement and thought "WOW"!!! Im glad you guys got it out and running again. Its a true hotrod that you dont find or see alot of.
Bless you..
What a son in law.
This is a awesome story and what you did for him is just great. Plus you gave everyone credit ..
Just awesome.
Hope my girls find men like you...
Thank you for the kind words Tom!
Great video!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! That is what hot rodding is all about. Making the most of those extra parts you have laying around the garage. That somehow makes your hot rod safer and faster. Then sharing your craftsmanship with your friends and family.
Thanks John!
The Engine was built in the 70’s when TUNNELRAMS Were King.
Between 9 am and 9 pm it is neighbor friendly. Lol
Good story...I like the old stories of car builds back before catalogs and computers.
Front end needs panhard bar like you got on the rearend. Eliminates unwanted bump steer. It was the same problem I had when I built my hot rod.
One of my favorite resurrected hot rods. Keeping it looking as correct as built got my attention. Most people have to change all kinds of things and ruin them, so I usually cruise right past so called barn finds. I really congratulate you for keeping it real.
White headers are awsome old school cool!
Beautiful old hotrod, and a heart warming story. Thanks for sharing!
That's an amazing thing you did for your father now. Good job young man. I played this video for all my friends while we were hanging out in the garage over here in Orange County California and they loved it. We're all sending you a big California shout out, keep up the good work.
Great story, Great Memories. So cool that Charles began the build so so long ago. Y'all are very lucky! We'll check back on the car in 40 more years👍👍👍
Thank you for watching Stephen!
Good on you young man! You're the kind of son in law any man would be proud to hand his daughter off to!
Brought a tear to my eye! Thanks for saving one! Sure wish a had one of my grandpa's. He had lots but the state made my mom clean them up when I was real young. Great family story man, thanks for sharing!
Although, I live in the UK. I've always had a soft spot for classic American, hot rods,I love the story behind this car. Amazing looking/sounding. Old skool is the best school.
Thank you for watching Thomas!
Yes Charles, thank you for your service. That documentary grasped my full attention from beginning to end. Family love and respect for each other. Dam, that is some good stuff!
Thank you Steve, I hope to do more of these videos!
Very very cool !!! the car, you, your father in law , your dad , and buddies - this is American hot rodding at it's core God bless America. !
What a great story! It reminds me of my 36 Dodge 5 window coupe when I was 16..couldn’t afford to paint it..it was primer green and I loved it! Thank-you!
I just watched the hidden in the basement for 30 years. Boy when Charles heard you fire that thing up and the emotion that came from him made me cry. Just last Friday I acquired my best friend"s 87 Grand Prix. it's been sitting for 5 years and the garage. It's going to need some love. Him and I was building it before he got heart disease and didn't recover from the surgery. It was his dream car. A lifetime diabetic he was. And one of the best men I have ever had beside me. But I can feel that emotion for something that a lot of people don't understand and will never get. Rock on my brother. Keep that beautiful car between the ditches. From PA to Georgia with love
As an old street rodder, thank you from the bottom of my heart, yeah it did make me tear up a bit, best u-tube i have seen all year. thanks again, jim in boston
Thanks for watching Jim, and thank you for the kind words!
That moment between you and your daughter at 15:36 on startup is priceless.
Definitely one of my favorite parts of the video. Thanks for watching Rod!
This was an awesome video, thank you for sharing such an amazing moment with us. Seeing him when that engine came to life brought a tear to my eyes. Killer car!! A true Hot Rod.
Had to watch this video again, God Bless you for what you did for your father in law....be safe!! God Bless!!!!!
Thank you Michael!
Amazing story. Got that warm fuzzy feeling hearing it
I love the story behind the car. That's what cars are all about to me. And yes definitely goosebumps when he heard it start up. Great job!!
Thanks for watching Darrell!
@@HotRodHoarder yes, sir! Great content! 😎
AWESOME story of LOVE and dedication and hard work
Nice family Heirloom Treasure. Keep it the way it was built in the early 60s. It is a true survivor.
This was one of the first vids of yours I watched
I keep coming back to it
This is a GREAT story
Good for you for resurrecting this family heirloom 😊👍
AWESOME story thank you and your dad and y'all friends for the work and effort you and everyone put into this for charles and yourselves thank for sharing happy hot rodin
Thank you , Beautiful story ! Great job !!! God BLESS
Ya'll are really great people to do what ya'll do and I really love the rod its beautiful, yes indeed.
I think this is a big part of why people love old hot rods. It's not just a bunch of metal, there's a human connection and a human history to all of them, as much about the people who build them as it is about the car. It was very touching to see your father in law's reaction to hearing his old car fire up again. I imagine how he must've felt when he first came back from war. The car that had waited for him, that his parents kept for his safe return, must've been a great help in adjusting back to civilian life again.
Yes, I would imagine having this car (and his '63 Impala) waiting for him at home was a huge help. But he has expressed how tough it was to come back home to a not-so warm welcome by the general public. Those guys had it rough and didn't receive the recognition they deserved.