The strap on the back of the front seat were also used to drape a blanket across for rear seat passengers to use if they got too cold in the winter. Some cars also had hand straps mounted on the C pillar next to the back seat for help in getting in and out.
Good try. I must say, though, being familiar with chain wrenches, it looks like you are pulling it the wrong way. How it got any grip, I have no idea. The loose end fits into the hook end so that when it is pulled, the loose end will be pulled tighter into the teeth on the hook end. I do realize that you have given it a valiant effort, but maybe you can go back again after a while of the MM Oil sitting and try it again. Oh, also pull the plugs completely out (I do realize you loosened them) and also remove the rocker shaft and try to loosen any stuck valves. If a valve is stuck open, and the piston makes contact, it will most likely bend or break that stuck valve. Good luck, my man, and keep 'em coming!
Thanks very much. I might go back to it in a month or two if it is still there. I have a smaller chain wrench coming too, that will not be such a work-out to use.
Wow, you've got to be the most patient man I've ever seen. I had a 50 Chevy for 17 years, loved it, especially the dash and radio and steering wheel. The only other thing I might have tried would be to remove the head and soak the pistons but I think this guy was beyond salvation.
Wow! That one was the most stuck I've ever seen. For it to move the entire engine was amazing. I can't imagine what would be freezing it up. Well...you can't save them all. It would be nice if you could, but life throws curve balls at us sometimes. You gave it quite an effort! 👍👍 Thanks for sharing! On to the next!
I think the piston in #5 is fused to the cylinder. Maybe in the future I will take another crack at it if the car is still there. I fear it will be junked in the fall, but hopefully not. Thanks for the support David.
Cars up through the 1950s and into the 1960s had beautiful gauge clusters and dashes. Auto makers today don't put any thought into things like that. Nowadays a Nissan interior looks almost like some Chevrolets. As for the video, OUTSTANDING! Consider yourself lucky to live in an area where those cars can be found! I couldn't tell you the last time I saw a car that was even as old as the 1980s much less the 1950s.
He got the burned car running, and the horribly rusted slant six. Who knows? Another try later? This one seems worth saving! And I admire the man's determination! More going on here than meets the eye!
In my teens, I was really an automobile-inspired pen and ink artist. Loved drawing pictures of old cars, really inspired by the 40's and 50's. I really liked drawing 50 to 54 Chevys--Fleetlines, Style-Lines, Deluxes, etc.. Out of all artists I liked and "motorvated" me was Norman Rockwell, ironically. He did vivid, colorful, life-like illustrations, and I wanted to do that in car-themed stuff. My best piece was a front 3-quarter view of a 54 Chevy Sedan with Brian Setzer (The Stray Cats), leaning back on a fender, with a cigar perched in his mouth, just looking rebellious and cool. Ah, good times.
Just started watching your channel. Love seeing you bring life back to old iron. While watching this episode, now I would believe you have heard from many of your viewers already about this. When using a chain wrench, the direction orientation is so that you are pulling the chain into the hooked side of the wrench. That way you are putting a full bind on the chain as you try to turn it. I don't believe it would help on this one. Coincidentally I have my grandfather's 52 Dodge pickup and it is stuck. I plan on using some of your tricks to see if I can get it unstuck. Keep doing what you love as it comes across in your videos.
Thanks Ron! You are right about the chain wrench. I tried it a few different ways, but to no avail. Good luck with the Dodge. I have a video of a 1950 that might be helpful. It was stuck too. Let me know how it works out!
I agree!! I was thinking that every time you showed the wrench. The placement of the wrench was good but it needs to turned around so the chain is pulling the wrench "teeth" tighter against the pulley as though it were a pipe. That way the chain AND THE TEETH are both gripping the pulley. Also agree with others that you need to stabilize the motor so it is more solid and all of your torque is trying to loosen the grip not rotate the entire assembly. Honestly, you need to get the car to a place where it can be lifted so you can access the teeth on the flywheel with a flat bar to use the flywheel as a pry. That method applies a "ton" of rotational pressure. You're at a real disadvantage trying to work on it in a "jungle"!!!
hi there bit of bad luck with this one you gave it a million persent i would have gave up long before you did that is why i like watching your work you give it everything and more like you said it does happen all the best to you family be safe
Hi from Scotland. Well you deserve a medal for even attempting that. 10 out of 10 for perseverance. Shame it didn’t start but you can’t win them all. I must say it looked “dog rough” at the start. The fact that it was dragged to its final resting place was probably an indication that it was seriously knackered. A valiant attempt nonetheless, and you can look yourself in the mirror and know that you gave it a real good go. Thanks for posting another good video. Oh BTW , any joy in rescuing a Plymouth Fury ? The one with the large fins on the back ? One of my favourite cars …a real land yacht. Cheers John
Hey John. Thanks for the support. It was disappointing for sure. If I could find one of those old Furys I would jump on it immediately. I love those cars.
A great video,brought back memories of the first car I bought.A 1951 Chevrolet 2 Door Post,6 Cylinder,3 On The Tree;I paid $39.00 for the car back in the day,like new, and ran great! Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
@@whattherust Hi,All of the cars you could buy for $75.00 to $90.00 in the early 60’s;Unless it was a muscle car. That all changed in’68, and from there to now! Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
A man and his tools vs Mother Nature and Father Time.. Glad to see true will it run guys like you,still at it. Unlike some that have moved on to be “boys n their toys channels, or expensive builds in high tech garages. Keep em coming!!!
things like that were why I eventually stopped reading the Chrome&Flames magazine. all name-dropping and to boldly use more parts than anyone else before you. there was another german car magazine I gave up on when someone got featured who did nothign but dish out money while someone else told him to get that, and have that done, and whatever. I'm not even sure it was his car to begin with... what gives?
Ya win some and ya lose some right? You thought the car was drug into its final resting place, I’m betting because it blew up. It’s definitely worth saving it as you pointed out, lots of great parts someone is probably looking for. I’m glad you are trying to keep these old cars out of the woods and scrap yards and giving them a new life. God bless my friend thank you for sharing.
I've got 51 Chev utility Aussie built. I got 15 years ago im rebuilding with a 383 Chev Small Block T 700R and 9 inch diff. When Ford Australia released the Coupe Ute in 1934 based on the 34 Ford coupe. Chev and Dodge etc did the same. In Chevs case GM had brought Holden body builders in 1931. And renamed it GMH ( General motors Holden) built bodies for Chev Buick, Pontiac, chassis. Chev in Australia stopped building Chev Utes at the end of 52. When Holden finally built it's own car released in 1948 the 48/215 sedans and in Jan 51 the Ute version called 50/2106. The Engine was a Smaller version of the Stovebolt Chev 6. The Grey 6 by its paint color was a Sweet engine as well.
Nice patina look…solid ride dont make them like they used too classic car,love to see u get it going instresting veh… needs to be on the road again,like willie nelson used to say…💪🏾👈🏾
Could clean out the mystery oil, then put in some vinegar, let that sit for a couple days, then try it again, otherwise take the head off and heat the pistons. Good luck.
Not that I like seeing failures, but it does keep it real. Let’s you know that there is a limit and sometimes they can be reached, given the equipment and circumstances. I do like that you tried various methods, and seeing those methods in action is invaluable. Thank you. Love these videos.
I just found your channel and love what you're doing! Too bad this one didn't "cooperate", but just goes to show that life doesn't always go our way. We just need to move on and not get discouraged. If you're ever in Northeast Montana, I've got a '49 Olds with the 257 Big Six that's been sitting since 1963 that ISN'T seized. Or, at least it wasn't as of a year ago...
Back when I did a lot more of what you currently do, I would fill the entire engine with diesel for a week or 2. It usually worked. Of course, you can always weld a bar to the pulley, but that can be a destructive solution. Also, wedging blocks in-between the frame and engine will increase the force from your chain wrench because you are losing force with that 'shock-absorbing' motion. Great car you found. Good effort.
What the rust you 2 are a great time I like the new name for your you tube channel what the rust and I look forward to you and Christina in more videos and hopefully some the road yo and Christina will give this vehicle another try
At the time we didn't have a hoist to lift it and honestly, even if we did the property (at the time) was so it would've been able to get it back there. But we brought this car home a couple of months ago and what we find is crazy! Video will be up later tonight or in the morning!
I was born in 46. Those old chevys were what we had as teenagers. Owned four of them over the years. Rebuilt two engines, replaced head gaskets, rebuilt transmissions. If you didn't know how to work on these old cars you had to walk. That engine is possibly rusted up, judging by the corrosion on the dipstick.
Clock, Ash tray, lighter were standard on the DeLuxe models. PowerGlide / 235 engine, Air Flow heater, radio, turn signals, left rain deflector rear view mirror, and vent-shades, are options on this car. The two models were the DeLuxe and the Special. The fender guards on the front and rear bumpers are 1951-52 items...the '50 fender guards look differently.
LOVE this particular old Chevy! I've seen others in worse shape, though bringing them back to life is nearly cost prohibitive. I's surely enjoy seeing this restored to original, however----- it COULD be done! Such a unique Chevy, with all its options!
i am a retired professional transmission rebuilder. the power glide in that car was a cast iron version. the later ones were aluminum and yes, they were different,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Much respect to you. Very few people know anything about these old transmissions. Years ago I was looking for someone to rebuild a Buick Dynaflow. I never found anyone.
I just discovered your videos, it's great. for this one,. If you put diesel through the spark plugs and then if you heat the block with a kind of torch at the height of the pistons, do you think trying to turn it again, one way or the other, it will take off ? I did that on one cylinder.. you've already done quite a bit with it, what do you think ? I'm optimistic and become more optimistic by watching your videos.
Hi Sylvain. Yes, Ill be making another run at this one soon. I am going to try turning the flexplate, and if that doesn't work the head will come off Thanks for checking in!
I enjoyed this. I have a 78 Rally Sport Camaro that’s been parked for 27 years. I got her home, but have not done anything else yet. Would you like to come to North Carolina?
My engine was stuck really bad on my 1966 f350 300 six. I tried everything for weeks. The head had been off for at least 10 years when I bought it. I took the head in and had it rebuilt. While the head was off I filled up the cylinders with diesel fuel and lit it on fire and let it burn and that still didn’t free it. So I took my acetylene torch with a rosebud end and heated the tops of the pistons and the block and finally it freed up. By the way the pistons were cast iron so no problem.
What the rust I wanna wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy new year and that you and your family have a safe and healthy Christmas and happy new year like tiny Tim said on Charles dickens Christmas carol god bless us everyone
A few things: didn't pull distributor, possible front pump in powerglide is damaged and locked up, dipstick damaged and plug screwed on number 4/5 could have dropped a rod, timing chain could also have been damaged, "hey mannice shot"
I knew tow truck drivers that would tie off the steering wheel to the brake pedal arm when towing on the front wheels to keep the steering more-or-less centered. I should add that there was also part of the rope clamped in the door or B pillar. Haha. Your tires would look pretty bad after that, however.
@@whattherust Yep. Good old hook and chain tow rigs did that. It really got interesting when a rookie driver would tow away someone's fwd car that way! Ouch!
Some of the old timers used to hang a weight of some type at the end of the wrench/pipe and leave it there on the crank and the weight hanging off the end would gradually free it up
You are right the Powerglide is rare.It only came with the 235 Cid not the 216 Cid engine and MT.I owned a 2 door model of the version back in 1990 it sat since the late 1950s.The Powerglide does not start in first gear when in D you must start in L then shift it to D for it to work.Also they used babbitt crankshaft bearings.Like this vid.Thumbs up.
What the rust I believe in you and Christina you 2 have worked on tougher cars then this you gave up to easy this sedan does deserve to be freed and running again and towed out of the woods and have a complete restoration done
Liquid wrench works wonders! Also...you said early on there was no radiator. Maybe it was run hot and seized up? Had a radiator issue and never fixed it?
At least you tried! I will give you that one. Maybe Marvel mystery oil sitting in the motor for about a month and come back to it. Someone knew what was going on. Try a torch on the pistons!
Have you tried with such a stuck and tight engine to fill up the engine with diesel fuel? From the spark plugs and through the oil cap as well. It has some lubrication and can support the rods' and the crankshaft's bearings as well.
I have not tried diesel fuel. Many people recommend it, but I have not seen a video where it actually worked This car would be a good candidate to try it.
@@whattherust I've even heard that some mechanics use diesel fuel to clean the oil passages with starting up the engine for a few seconds only with the fuel but IMO that's very dangerous cause that load on the bearings can cause serious wear. But this engine... this can't be worse.
What the rust my advice to the both of you. You both need to come back to this sedan in 2023 and bring your blow torch and tour heavy duty chain wrench this car deserves better then sitting in the woods rottening away
Sorry it didn't work out, but nobody can say it was lack of trying. It's refreshing to see a true recovery attempt that fails, unlike the staged channels. Love the channel and look forward to your other videos
"DeLuxe And Then Some" made me giggle. so someone said to the dealer, "Hand me yon options list, Sir, I'll check off what I don't want... on second thought, just give me everything!" love the ointerior details too, and the playful dashboard. I think the last one with a similar dashboard design was the very first Renault 5, though not for long, as the 70's crept nearer. so the poor engine is stuck... well, it happens. it'll be all the greater a victory when you get it to run again. :D here is an idea, seeing those seats eaten away by time and moisturity: how about grabbign one of those army's felt rugs from surplus to put it on a seat like that, always same side to the desctruction? I know you two aren't afraid of getting dirty, but there can be things like springs, pieces, tools, and creatures previously unknow to man you'd sit on. ;)
I was thinking the same thing. This car might have been a dealer demo with all of the options checked. It probably was on the showroom floor for a while, and now it sits on the side of a dirt path.
Excellent video Parque :) also can put Mystery Oil in head to try and you try best too ! Never give maybe in future try again to and I know some motor back years ago are tuff to unstuck and nothing break lose unless rip motor apart sometimes to!
Richard, what can you tell us about this 50 shave? Is it something someone can buy or is the owner just wanted to fix it? I’d like to see you attempt this one again.
"Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" Sadly, Richard, today you were the bug! I would think that car should be rescued, a period correct engine installed and put it back on the road.
What the rust you are right there are some cars that you can't get going again but as far as this one is concerned I think if you heat up the water pump pully and remove it then the engine should come free
You were way past the point where I'd be using what my wife calls "magic words" Good show!
There was a bit of that going on.
I'm learning so much for you great videos I really can't stop watching your videos
Thanks for the support. We have some more good videos coming soon.
I stumbled on your channel recently and enjoy it very much. Many thanks!
Thanks for the support Bill.
When Chevy built real stuff
Wonderful content as always, can't wait to see your merch!
Excellent video brother. Sometimes we are just defeated. Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Waiting for the next one. Until then. Blessings brother..
Thanks very much, Blessings to you.
Wow, it sure wasn't for the lack of trying, I still enjoyed watching your efforts to get this old machine going.
What the rust I hope to see you and Christina working on this sedan in 2023 this is the best video yet I have seen t
The strap on the back of the front seat were also used to drape a blanket across for rear seat passengers to use if they got too cold in the winter. Some cars also had hand straps mounted on the C pillar next to the back seat for help in getting in and out.
I did not know that!
Now new cars have chicken bars. 😝
You beat me to it.
Good try. I must say, though, being familiar with chain wrenches, it looks like you are pulling it the wrong way. How it got any grip, I have no idea. The loose end fits into the hook end so that when it is pulled, the loose end will be pulled tighter into the teeth on the hook end. I do realize that you have given it a valiant effort, but maybe you can go back again after a while of the MM Oil sitting and try it again. Oh, also pull the plugs completely out (I do realize you loosened them) and also remove the rocker shaft and try to loosen any stuck valves. If a valve is stuck open, and the piston makes contact, it will most likely bend or break that stuck valve. Good luck, my man, and keep 'em coming!
Thanks very much. I might go back to it in a month or two if it is still there. I have a smaller chain wrench coming too, that will not be such a work-out to use.
i saw that too.
You gave it one great job great learning curb thanks for sharing 👍
Wow, you've got to be the most patient man I've ever seen. I had a 50 Chevy for 17 years, loved it, especially the dash and radio and steering wheel. The only other thing I might have tried would be to remove the head and soak the pistons but I think this guy was beyond salvation.
Can always give it another try down the road
Wow! That one was the most stuck I've ever seen. For it to move the entire engine was amazing. I can't imagine what would be freezing it up. Well...you can't save them all. It would be nice if you could, but life throws curve balls at us sometimes. You gave it quite an effort! 👍👍 Thanks for sharing! On to the next!
I think the piston in #5 is fused to the cylinder. Maybe in the future I will take another crack at it if the car is still there. I fear it will be junked in the fall, but hopefully not. Thanks for the support David.
What the rust will you do another video on it anytime soon
When will you take another hack at this vehicle
When you get on an engine your like a pit bull. “The Pit Bull” Thanks for the video
r a cane carso
Great work and love watching your videos.
Thanks for the support Edward.
Cars up through the 1950s and into the 1960s had beautiful gauge clusters and dashes. Auto makers today don't put any thought into things like that. Nowadays a Nissan interior looks almost like some Chevrolets.
As for the video, OUTSTANDING! Consider yourself lucky to live in an area where those cars can be found! I couldn't tell you the last time I saw a car that was even as old as the 1980s much less the 1950s.
Thanks Robert. Completely agree about the dashboards. They were amazing back then.
Don’t give up! I believe in you man
Thanks Daniel!
valiant effort, no way to unstick it without tearing it down👍👍👍👍
Its a shame its stuck so bad! Fairly rare car with all those options.... At least you tried though! More than most folks would do..
He got the burned car running, and the horribly rusted slant six. Who knows? Another try later? This one seems worth saving! And I admire the man's determination! More going on here than meets the eye!
In my teens, I was really an automobile-inspired pen and ink artist. Loved drawing pictures of old cars, really inspired by the 40's and 50's. I really liked drawing 50 to 54 Chevys--Fleetlines, Style-Lines, Deluxes, etc.. Out of all artists I liked and "motorvated" me was Norman Rockwell, ironically. He did vivid, colorful, life-like illustrations, and I wanted to do that in car-themed stuff. My best piece was a front 3-quarter view of a 54 Chevy Sedan with Brian Setzer (The Stray Cats), leaning back on a fender, with a cigar perched in his mouth, just looking rebellious and cool. Ah, good times.
That sounds awesome! Do you have any of those drawings online?
Seized like crazy and rocking because it's loose on the mounts! Crazy!
Love your determination! 👍👍
Thanks Erica!
A for effort great video you always give it your all 😁😁😁😁😁👍👍
Thanks Mary!
Just started watching your channel. Love seeing you bring life back to old iron. While watching this episode, now I would believe you have heard from many of your viewers already about this. When using a chain wrench, the direction orientation is so that you are pulling the chain into the hooked side of the wrench. That way you are putting a full bind on the chain as you try to turn it. I don't believe it would help on this one. Coincidentally I have my grandfather's 52 Dodge pickup and it is stuck. I plan on using some of your tricks to see if I can get it unstuck. Keep doing what you love as it comes across in your videos.
Thanks Ron! You are right about the chain wrench. I tried it a few different ways, but to no avail. Good luck with the Dodge. I have a video of a 1950 that might be helpful. It was stuck too. Let me know how it works out!
Your using the chain wrench the wrong direction I believe, I could be wrong, but Id think you'd pull away from where chain anchors.
Correct. I tried every which way, but the red one was just too large. I got quite a workout using it though.
I agree!! I was thinking that every time you showed the wrench. The placement of the wrench was good but it needs to turned around so the chain is pulling the wrench "teeth" tighter against the pulley as though it were a pipe. That way the chain AND THE TEETH are both gripping the pulley.
Also agree with others that you need to stabilize the motor so it is more solid and all of your torque is trying to loosen the grip not rotate the entire assembly.
Honestly, you need to get the car to a place where it can be lifted so you can access the teeth on the flywheel with a flat bar to use the flywheel as a pry. That method applies a "ton" of rotational pressure. You're at a real disadvantage trying to work on it in a "jungle"!!!
hi there bit of bad luck with this one you gave it a million persent i would have gave up long before you did that is why i like watching your work you give it everything and more like you said it does happen all the best to you family be safe
Thank you Paul.
Hi from Scotland. Well you deserve a medal for even attempting that. 10 out of 10 for perseverance. Shame it didn’t start but you can’t win them all. I must say it looked “dog rough” at the start. The fact that it was dragged to its final resting place was probably an indication that it was seriously knackered.
A valiant attempt nonetheless, and you can look yourself in the mirror and know that you gave it a real good go.
Thanks for posting another good video. Oh BTW , any joy in rescuing a Plymouth Fury ? The one with the large fins on the back ?
One of my favourite cars …a real land yacht.
Cheers
John
Hey John. Thanks for the support. It was disappointing for sure. If I could find one of those old Furys I would jump on it immediately. I love those cars.
@@whattherust Remember what happened to the last guy that did that? Back in 83 I believe(movie was set in 78 or 77)
When will you do another video on this vehicle
What the rust when will you do another video on this 50 sedan deluxe
A great video,brought back memories of the first car I bought.A 1951 Chevrolet 2 Door Post,6 Cylinder,3 On The Tree;I paid $39.00 for the car back in the day,like new, and ran great! Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
$39.00! Wow. Imagine that now.
@@whattherust Hi,All of the cars you could buy for $75.00 to $90.00 in the early 60’s;Unless it was a muscle car. That all changed in’68, and from there to now! Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
A man and his tools vs Mother Nature and Father Time.. Glad to see true will it run guys like you,still at it. Unlike some that have moved on to be “boys n their toys channels, or expensive builds in high tech garages. Keep em coming!!!
Thanks for the comment Jim. I will always keep it real. No huge shops, no mega dollar crate engines.
things like that were why I eventually stopped reading the Chrome&Flames magazine. all name-dropping and to boldly use more parts than anyone else before you. there was another german car magazine I gave up on when someone got featured who did nothign but dish out money while someone else told him to get that, and have that done, and whatever. I'm not even sure it was his car to begin with... what gives?
Ya win some and ya lose some right? You thought the car was drug into its final resting place, I’m betting because it blew up. It’s definitely worth saving it as you pointed out, lots of great parts someone is probably looking for. I’m glad you are trying to keep these old cars out of the woods and scrap yards and giving them a new life. God bless my friend thank you for sharing.
Thank you Glen. I hope this one finds a home, even for parts.
I've got 51 Chev utility Aussie built. I got 15 years ago im rebuilding with a 383 Chev Small Block T 700R and 9 inch diff. When Ford Australia released the Coupe Ute in 1934 based on the 34 Ford coupe. Chev and Dodge etc did the same. In Chevs case GM had brought Holden body builders in 1931. And renamed it GMH ( General motors Holden) built bodies for Chev Buick, Pontiac, chassis. Chev in Australia stopped building Chev Utes at the end of 52.
When Holden finally built it's own car released in 1948 the 48/215 sedans and in Jan 51 the Ute version called 50/2106. The Engine was a Smaller version of the Stovebolt Chev 6. The Grey 6 by its paint color was a Sweet engine as well.
who ever that car belongs too . wake up . let someone try to save it . thanks mate . great effort .
Thanks Brett. Hopefully this one finds a home.
Nice patina look…solid ride dont make them like they used too classic car,love to see u get it going instresting veh… needs to be on the road again,like willie nelson used to say…💪🏾👈🏾
It does have a great loo.
I'm From Indonesian I enjoy your content sir 👍🏻 so educate, keep up
Could clean out the mystery oil, then put in some vinegar, let that sit for a couple days, then try it again, otherwise take the head off and heat the pistons. Good luck.
Can't win em all. At least you were willing to try saving it!
I can't wait to see another video on this sedan
I hope to get back to it in February.
Not that I like seeing failures, but it does keep it real. Let’s you know that there is a limit and sometimes they can be reached, given the equipment and circumstances. I do like that you tried various methods, and seeing those methods in action is invaluable. Thank you. Love these videos.
You're welcome. I am glad you liked it. This weekend I will be back at the property this car is on, and I just might give that engine another try.
i mean if you really wanted you could tear the crank out and lube it up
I just found your channel and love what you're doing! Too bad this one didn't "cooperate", but just goes to show that life doesn't always go our way. We just need to move on and not get discouraged.
If you're ever in Northeast Montana, I've got a '49 Olds with the 257 Big Six that's been sitting since 1963 that ISN'T seized. Or, at least it wasn't as of a year ago...
Wow, I love the 49 and 50 Oldsmobiles. Perhaps in the summer we could travel up there.
Back when I did a lot more of what you currently do, I would fill the entire engine with diesel for a week or 2. It usually worked. Of course, you can always weld a bar to the pulley, but that can be a destructive solution. Also, wedging blocks in-between the frame and engine will increase the force from your chain wrench because you are losing force with that 'shock-absorbing' motion.
Great car you found. Good effort.
Thank you for the tips!
@@whattherust No problem. Thank you, too.
Well fought Richard - Better luck with the next save
Thanks Christian!
What the rust you 2 are a great time I like the new name for your you tube channel what the rust and I look forward to you and Christina in more videos and hopefully some the road yo and Christina will give this vehicle another try
Thanks Brian! I'll be giving this Chevy another try this winter.
LOl I think the "tax return" was a practice piece because all the information is bogus. No Metro City OH 43704. Sure looked legit though.
Ah. I had not thought to check that! Very interesting what you find in these cars.
Cars typically don't rust in Florida .....lots a beaches In California also but they have more rust free old cars than we do here in the south
Why don't you open the engine (remove the head)? To be able to see what cylinder is stuck?
At the time we didn't have a hoist to lift it and honestly, even if we did the property (at the time) was so it would've been able to get it back there. But we brought this car home a couple of months ago and what we find is crazy! Video will be up later tonight or in the morning!
Those bumper ends were called wings.A buddy of mine had them on a 51.
Good to know! Thanks for the info.
Yeah. As soon as I saw that chain wrench break, I said must be made in China. Lol
I was born in 46. Those old chevys were what we had as teenagers. Owned four of them over the years. Rebuilt two engines, replaced head gaskets, rebuilt transmissions. If you didn't know how to work on these old cars you had to walk. That engine is possibly rusted up, judging by the corrosion on the dipstick.
So true. If you couldn't fix it you were out of luck. Using a professional mechanic was out of the question.
@@whattherust Our dads were wwII men. The high schools taught auto shop, metal shop and wood shop.
Clock, Ash tray, lighter were standard on the DeLuxe models. PowerGlide / 235 engine, Air Flow heater, radio, turn signals, left rain deflector rear view mirror, and vent-shades, are options on this car. The two models were the DeLuxe and the Special. The fender guards on the front and rear bumpers are 1951-52 items...the '50 fender guards look differently.
Good try, enjoyed watching. On to the next one & who knows maybe you'll decide to revisit this one.
Thanks Frank. This car is still on my mind.
LOVE this particular old Chevy! I've seen others in worse shape, though bringing them back to life is nearly cost prohibitive. I's surely enjoy seeing this restored to original, however----- it COULD be done! Such a unique Chevy, with all its options!
Totally agree. It could be brought back to a driver if someone wanted to.
Great effort, only I suggest is have a go from under just in a rodent house in the flywheel housing, thanks for sharing 👏👍
Thanks. I had thought about checking the flaxplate, but the thought of getting under that thing was too much.
i am a retired professional transmission rebuilder. the power glide in that car was a cast iron version. the later ones were aluminum and yes, they were different,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Much respect to you. Very few people know anything about these old transmissions. Years ago I was looking for someone to rebuild a Buick Dynaflow. I never found anyone.
I just discovered your videos, it's great. for this one,. If you put diesel through the spark plugs and then if you heat the block with a kind of torch at the height of the pistons, do you think trying to turn it again, one way or the other, it will take off ? I did that on one cylinder.. you've already done quite a bit with it, what do you think ? I'm optimistic and become more optimistic by watching your videos.
Hi Sylvain. Yes, Ill be making another run at this one soon. I am going to try turning the flexplate, and if that doesn't work the head will come off Thanks for checking in!
I enjoyed this. I have a 78 Rally Sport Camaro that’s been parked for 27 years. I got her home, but have not done anything else yet. Would you like to come to North Carolina?
Sure. Send me an email at rdb6x@yahoo.com
This is going to be a good 👍 👌 one
You win some , you loose some. But you never give up. 😅 I think is stuck with the transmission, that's why the crankcase doesn't move.
My engine was stuck really bad on my 1966 f350 300 six. I tried everything for weeks. The head had been off for at least 10 years when I bought it. I took the head in and had it rebuilt. While the head was off I filled up the cylinders with diesel fuel and lit it on fire and let it burn and that still didn’t free it. So I took my acetylene torch with a rosebud end and heated the tops of the pistons and the block and finally it freed up. By the way the pistons were cast iron so no problem.
That is very interesting. I wondered if a torch could be used in an otherwise hopeless situation. Thanks for the tip.
You can also use a engine hand crank with that 216 engine they were available.
What the rust I wanna wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy new year and that you and your family have a safe and healthy Christmas and happy new year like tiny Tim said on Charles dickens Christmas carol god bless us everyone
1st year of the cast iron power glide !
A few things: didn't pull distributor, possible front pump in powerglide is damaged and locked up, dipstick damaged and plug screwed on number 4/5 could have dropped a rod, timing chain could also have been damaged, "hey mannice shot"
if you ever make it to northern Kentucky my buddy has a 67 mustang that's been sitting for at least 20 years
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I knew tow truck drivers that would tie off the steering wheel to the brake pedal arm when towing on the front wheels to keep the steering more-or-less centered. I should add that there was also part of the rope clamped in the door or B pillar. Haha. Your tires would look pretty bad after that, however.
I had not thought of that, but that does explain why the rope was there.
@@whattherust Yep. Good old hook and chain tow rigs did that. It really got interesting when a rookie driver would tow away someone's fwd car that way! Ouch!
Some of the old timers used to hang a weight of some type at the end of the wrench/pipe and leave it there on the crank and the weight hanging off the end would gradually free it up
You are right the Powerglide is rare.It only came with the 235 Cid not the 216 Cid engine and MT.I owned a 2 door model of the version back in 1990 it sat since the late 1950s.The Powerglide does not start in first gear when in D you must start in L then shift it to D for it to work.Also they used babbitt crankshaft bearings.Like this vid.Thumbs up.
I bet your have better success this time with you and Christina working together you can get the sedan running
Thanks. I agree.
What the rust I believe in you and Christina you 2 have worked on tougher cars then this you gave up to easy this sedan does deserve to be freed and running again and towed out of the woods and have a complete restoration done
I was grunting with you on this one. Nice try, your more than patient. 👍👍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan.
Liquid wrench works wonders! Also...you said early on there was no radiator. Maybe it was run hot and seized up? Had a radiator issue and never fixed it?
That could be. It certainly is stuck tight. I tried again to free it up earlier this month and had zero success.
At least you tried! I will give you that one. Maybe Marvel mystery oil sitting in the motor for about a month and come back to it. Someone knew what was going on. Try a torch on the pistons!
I was thinking the same. If I let it sit another month who knows?
..you have a lot of patience, you tried your best and that´s why it was great content!
Thanks! This one was a bit disappointing, but it happens.
I had noticed the radio antenna is on the driver's side front fender I think that is kind of rare.....
Interesting. I did not know that, but it has been a while since I saw one with a radio. Thanks for the info.
I've used PB Blaster in cylinders before that were stuck when Mystery oil didnt work.
What the rust do you think your give this vehicle another try in Feb of next year pending that it is still there ?
Have you tried with such a stuck and tight engine to fill up the engine with diesel fuel? From the spark plugs and through the oil cap as well. It has some lubrication and can support the rods' and the crankshaft's bearings as well.
I have not tried diesel fuel. Many people recommend it, but I have not seen a video where it actually worked This car would be a good candidate to try it.
@@whattherust I've even heard that some mechanics use diesel fuel to clean the oil passages with starting up the engine for a few seconds only with the fuel but IMO that's very dangerous cause that load on the bearings can cause serious wear. But this engine... this can't be worse.
@@stiki108 I saw someone try that with ATF. I was freaked out by it, so he shut off the engine. Too late. A week later a rod bearing went.
Thanks for sharing!❤️
You are welcome. Thanks for the support.
It takes a very patient man.
What the rust my advice to the both of you. You both need to come back to this sedan in 2023 and bring your blow torch and tour heavy duty chain wrench this car deserves better then sitting in the woods rottening away
Seat belts gotta be aftermarket.
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Sorry it didn't work out, but nobody can say it was lack of trying. It's refreshing to see a true recovery attempt that fails, unlike the staged channels. Love the channel and look forward to your other videos
Thanks Paul. I have a couple lined up that I think you will like.
I think you should do another video on this vehicle
"DeLuxe And Then Some" made me giggle. so someone said to the dealer, "Hand me yon options list, Sir, I'll check off what I don't want... on second thought, just give me everything!"
love the ointerior details too, and the playful dashboard. I think the last one with a similar dashboard design was the very first Renault 5, though not for long, as the 70's crept nearer.
so the poor engine is stuck... well, it happens. it'll be all the greater a victory when you get it to run again. :D
here is an idea, seeing those seats eaten away by time and moisturity: how about grabbign one of those army's felt rugs from surplus to put it on a seat like that, always same side to the desctruction? I know you two aren't afraid of getting dirty, but there can be things like springs, pieces, tools, and creatures previously unknow to man you'd sit on. ;)
I was thinking the same thing. This car might have been a dealer demo with all of the options checked. It probably was on the showroom floor for a while, and now it sits on the side of a dirt path.
You need to drink Guiness for strength and eat plenty of spinach!! Love the channel, watching from the UK.
Popeye would have been helpful for sure.
Excellent video Parque :) also can put Mystery Oil in head to try and you try best too ! Never give maybe in future try again to and I know some motor back years ago are tuff to unstuck and nothing break lose unless rip motor apart sometimes to!
Thank you Andrew. Maybe in the future I will try again.
@@whattherust welcome for help out to try and future yes !
I know it's been 5 months ago ....BUT them bumper ettes or what ever their called. Look them up on ebay there worth alot of $$$$$$.
Richard, what can you tell us about this 50 shave? Is it something someone can buy or is the owner just wanted to fix it? I’d like to see you attempt this one again.
Yes, it is for sale. I will be trying again on it in February.
Interesting content.
Use the blow torch and heat up the water pump pully and I assume with it off your be able to free the engine
What the rust you need to get this sedan out if the mud out of the woods and on solid ground
Hope someone grabs that car. Tons of work, tons of reward.
"Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" Sadly, Richard, today you were the bug! I would think that car should be rescued, a period correct engine installed and put it back on the road.
Yes, some will fail and this was one of them! Thanks for the support.
Id Say the starter or Fly wheel is Rusted bad..
Remember to use the blow torch on the water pump pully
Rock me mama like a wagon wheel.
the first step always put oil down the sparkplug holes
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe !!
What the rust you are right there are some cars that you can't get going again but as far as this one is concerned I think if you heat up the water pump pully and remove it then the engine should come free