Dragging a 1954 Cadillac from a Field after being Wrecked Over 50 Years Ago

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  • @cratecruncher6687
    @cratecruncher6687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Well, I'm glad the Cady got into the hands of someone that can salvage parts from it. Too often people just crush rare old cars before thinking.

    • @boreal8631
      @boreal8631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah my brothers boss sent an old bmw 2002 to the fire department so they could burn it

  • @dillondurban4899
    @dillondurban4899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Glad this Cadillac will provide parts that will help with fixing another car.😯

  • @cap2c484
    @cap2c484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, that pick up truck brings back memories for me! My Dad bought one of those new in the 1970s! We used to cut and haul firewood in it. Unfortunately, we lived in Western NY and it died a premature death due to rust. It was a great truck!!

  • @r1lark
    @r1lark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The International pickup is sweet, looking forward to videos on that!!

  • @jeremyrabine830
    @jeremyrabine830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want that car just way it is. Put it on display. It’s more art now than anything. Yard Art!

  • @dukeriluo
    @dukeriluo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It is really sad to see such a amazing car in this condition :(

  • @bruceg1845
    @bruceg1845 ปีที่แล้ว

    the key word for you is "fun" to others its work. So you get lots done

  • @dennisbrown2571
    @dennisbrown2571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At the begining of this video I was thinking that if you guys got that caddy back on the road, you truly are miracle workers! Know when to fold 'em.

  • @mattrowan2680
    @mattrowan2680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In late 1961 my dad ordered a brand new 1962 Pontiac Tempest Convertible from Morton Pontiac in Morton Grove, IL. The car would be built and delivered to the dealer in about 6 weeks and our 1956 Pontiac Star Chief had a bad trans so we needed a car. The dealer's son worked with my Dad and arranged to have the dealership "lend" a 1954 Caddy 4 dr. sedan that was really an awesome cream puff. This was late November in Chicago and I remember vividly how quickly this car started and the awesome heater and sound system in the car. Even though it was only AM radio, the sound was so beautiful...especially when I would sneak into it and listen to WLS in the middle of the night. All those top 40 hits sounded terrific in that car. Also, this car rode and drove smooth as silk. But it ate a ton of gas lol.

  • @CrustyKustomsGarage
    @CrustyKustomsGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice deal Michael!!!!!! Can not wait to see what you do with the pickup!!!!

  • @nathankim7664
    @nathankim7664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd say it's still a win in my book! You were able to help a brother out and in return, you got a sweet International! At least this one has an interior!
    I'd like to see a video of this one running & driving! If you got the time & the budget, I'd recommend installing an aftermarket 8 track in it.

  • @imreboomsluiter848
    @imreboomsluiter848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do not give up so soon next time! Take a look at junkyard digs. If he can do it you can do it. For shure!!! Thank you. I love your content!!

  • @unclemarksdiyauto
    @unclemarksdiyauto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ran a across & filmed a 56 series 62 in central Manitoba a while back but could not get too close to it. I enjoyed your journey with this one even though you could not get it running. Look forward to what happens to the International truck!

  • @lateefcarrere1649
    @lateefcarrere1649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well now, that did work out. The Cadillac still has a purpose, and you've got a decent project in trade. Just promise you won't try a LS swap. Some other TH-cam builder has done that, and while it was interesting, there's not many unmolested International pickups left in the world. I realize that I'm saying this before you have even lifted the hood on this one, guess I just like the old Internationals as they are. I'll be looking forward to seeing this run again.

  • @jeremywimer8842
    @jeremywimer8842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandma had a canary yellow 72 International 4x4 with the 392 and automatic. That truck was a beast! Looking forward to this series. Keep up the great videos!

  • @henrymatthews9365
    @henrymatthews9365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holly shit I just had my first "Show Me Christine" moment!

  • @Robalo-2660
    @Robalo-2660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice save Mike , I thought you two were going to be SOL . There are more twists and turns than a James Bond movie . Great to see you with your dad again . Tell him I said hey , have fun with the new truck . You did good !

  • @jasonkowitz4598
    @jasonkowitz4598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow u guys did great on how u did your deal. Glad it worked out for you, can't wait to see what this whole internationals all about. Keep them awesome videos coming!!!

  • @Not-Great-at-Gaming
    @Not-Great-at-Gaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Just don't cut the frame or LS swap the International.

  • @davidryan573
    @davidryan573 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome how it worked out, looks like a pretty clean International, definitely deserves to live on.

  • @finn.hermansen
    @finn.hermansen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So You did it Michael - The awesome - Looking so much forward to see some videos. Thx

  • @KrasYnek
    @KrasYnek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was kinda hoping that the "gentleman that reached out" was Derek from Vice Grip Garage 😂

  • @augustinf
    @augustinf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jared from wrench everyday would be crazy about that international truck

  • @hookyjo72
    @hookyjo72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The truck looks really clean, I hope after getting it running its not turned into Burnout Betty and fixed up properly, not many of them left

  • @kennethbarker852
    @kennethbarker852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video to see thanks take care

  • @_BAD_MERC_
    @_BAD_MERC_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, she is just so patient. Quietly waiting for somebody to just touch and feel her body. Waiting for that next breath of air to turn into horsepower and thrust. That next turn of the key, that slow departure from the garage with a brand new shiny finish to show the world.

  • @billrobinson3203
    @billrobinson3203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Good to see Dad has his protective footwear on

  • @osmankoban1245
    @osmankoban1245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice cadillac

  • @johnasbury7511
    @johnasbury7511 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made out like a bandit. It goes to show good thing come to good people. Oh I'm interested in buying the ih when you get done with it .

  • @johncarella1836
    @johncarella1836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this channel so much! Glad to see more and more Sub’s. You deserve it brother man!!!

  • @kevinsullivan1780
    @kevinsullivan1780 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have skills hopefully the Porsche got a crazy awesome 360 run & drives

  • @jeffreylevin1266
    @jeffreylevin1266 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was fun. Parts can be stupid expensive on that era Cadillac. Would have been a shame to see it crushed.
    The International Truck is very clean. Looking forward to seeing getting it going.

  • @truck93
    @truck93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll love to see that International running. Keep up the good content.

  • @spencersand2754
    @spencersand2754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least it’s got some good parts Those valve covers are cool wall hangers

  • @juanmauricioneira7864
    @juanmauricioneira7864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice truck !!

  • @GeorgesMiniatureCars
    @GeorgesMiniatureCars 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you were crazy getting that Caddy, but of course you're the best at turning lemons into lemonade. Great trade for the International. 👌👍

  • @justintreadway
    @justintreadway 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool IH truck score

  • @YeuriSyn
    @YeuriSyn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! This is my Dream song 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @johnoneill9539
    @johnoneill9539 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Darn was! looking forward to seeing that whole car repaired know i t would have been time but🤷‍♂️never mind...

  • @joesprague1464
    @joesprague1464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That car lot was a field of broken dreams

  • @russellbrown2122
    @russellbrown2122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are decent people that actually could and would make that into a show piece motor included

  • @durandjohnson1321
    @durandjohnson1321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please rebuild 'em don't crush 'em!

  • @HamiltonvilleFarm
    @HamiltonvilleFarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video brother 👍

  • @austx290
    @austx290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Great video. I have a 54 Cadillac at home! I hate to see them like this but it happens. SIGH.......

  • @TheVirzo4
    @TheVirzo4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ooooouuuhhh una cadillac, una delle auto piu belle d' america. complimenti

  • @GasCapECBOK
    @GasCapECBOK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pull the plugs and fill with marvel mystery oil and let it soak for couple weeks. Worth a shot.

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 ปีที่แล้ว

    That must’ve been a bad wreck because those things are tough!😬

  • @larrycain6425
    @larrycain6425 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man I love them ol scouts. Can't wait.

  • @nb7466
    @nb7466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That trailer looked like it was barley holding on over there lol

  • @Aparatchik09
    @Aparatchik09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You must have the most patient and understanding wife in the Carolinas, because if I’d brought that home...

  • @trainstrains1
    @trainstrains1 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You've come a long way from these days.

  • @davidmaggard2796
    @davidmaggard2796 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video liked the 64 Chevy Biscayne at his place

  • @michaelschuenemann3505
    @michaelschuenemann3505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    SPARE PARTS JACK POT - well done !!!!

  • @haydenuk02
    @haydenuk02 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At one time that car was probably nice in till it got involved in that crash. Looking forward to the videos on the pickup and future videos on the Porsche looking great and any other videos you have in store. Excellent work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care

  • @danielodonnell8998
    @danielodonnell8998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    fun times for certain, keep up the awesome videos

  • @jillharris9919
    @jillharris9919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A friend of mine had a Cadillac hearse around this vintage, not quite this rough but close, he always was going to get it going to take to Dead concerts but it ended up being used as a chicken coop. I also know of another guy who has his whole property filled with cadillacs from the fifties right through eighties and even though he a wino in his seventies and will never do anything with any of them, some with trees growing through them with his house falling in on him, he wouldn't sell nothing to nobody for any amount of money.

  • @killaz123456789100
    @killaz123456789100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If money and time wasn't a thing yes I'm sure you COULD rebuild it with ALOT of fabricating and replacing but most won t bother

  • @houseonpleasantstreet9774
    @houseonpleasantstreet9774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Caddy will go to good use!

  • @study650
    @study650 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL. Good luck on the International truck

  • @justinraystyles3537
    @justinraystyles3537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know exactly who bought that caddy Reese rudder!!😎👍 I know his employee jay smart too!!!

  • @deletedaccount612
    @deletedaccount612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For 100 bucks thats a steal!

  • @josephbarre38
    @josephbarre38 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The car is a goldmine for parts even if it’s a four door. All the odd bits are worth money.

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If it could only talk love your videos

  • @johanornestedt3250
    @johanornestedt3250 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trade!

  • @jsmit8686
    @jsmit8686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't worry, it's all about the patina!

  • @d.dolphinstriker5737
    @d.dolphinstriker5737 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice flip 👍

  • @zacharyhassan6352
    @zacharyhassan6352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That truck is sweet, looks kinda like the Wrench Every Day one

    • @troynutter8902
      @troynutter8902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks tidier than the Johnny Rev

  • @michaeldonnelly1657
    @michaeldonnelly1657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey Michael , are you familiar with Jonathan W’s channel ? He is a very cool guy who has old school knowledge. Recommend

    • @mnite7991
      @mnite7991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to subscribe to him. Hes a liar, like so many others priting from us and youtube

    • @Truckman1980
      @Truckman1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mnite7991 I can't imagine anybody saying that about Jonathan. He seems like a super honest guy and extremely knowledgeable! One of the best mechanics I've ever seen. Been subscribed to him for a long time. what makes you say that?

  • @juanmauricioneira7864
    @juanmauricioneira7864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This motor is weld !!

  • @jackmat2061
    @jackmat2061 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You keep getting better with your videos!

  • @PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt
    @PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt ปีที่แล้ว

    If you can fix that you can fix anything.

  • @Truckman1980
    @Truckman1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty decent old international!

  • @JazzStrat781
    @JazzStrat781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, looking forward to videos on the International truck!

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome, nice flipping to a another truck project😀👍 Cant wait too see videos of the truck😀😀

  • @enjoythesho1992
    @enjoythesho1992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol I knew that car look familiar I deliver mail to your neighbor all the time

  • @johnhansen4550
    @johnhansen4550 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the truck!

  • @Andreas_Markov
    @Andreas_Markov 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trade indeed yes sir! And nice content most important. Thank you!!!

  • @CortinasAndClassics
    @CortinasAndClassics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I can't watch that being chopped up

    • @augustinf
      @augustinf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hooked on Classics this thing was a total lost cause, if parts are used for better cars that's already something. Absolutely not worth it to save it in this condition.

    • @edwardmulder3777
      @edwardmulder3777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My thoughts as well, he was cutting a straight section, someone would have loved that.

    • @radio-180cc
      @radio-180cc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardmulder3777 don't cry

    • @grantkoeller8911
      @grantkoeller8911 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts are to get this car to someone who has the time and money to restore it. I realize it's a big job, but there are straight frames and parts cars to make this complete.

    • @augustinf
      @augustinf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grant Koeller you do realize that there are caddies of this model in way better shape that need parts like these? This can only be a donor car.. unless you are willing to put like 4 Times what it’s worth sorted out

  • @robertsmith987
    @robertsmith987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Corvette Ben has one just like that

  • @davidhofferbert6295
    @davidhofferbert6295 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blacksnake probably took care of the mice and rats!!

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great swap, I much prefer the truck

    • @edwardmulder3777
      @edwardmulder3777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ill bet the new owner of that caddie will get it running, u guys really didnt even try very hard

  • @pkd4697
    @pkd4697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ummm. . . .parts car?? Wow, you gotta rack to pull all that damage apart?? Very ambitious.

  • @owen_03montero
    @owen_03montero 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice truck

  • @davebuchner8355
    @davebuchner8355 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on hitting 65k subscribers !

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Thanks for being a part of our journey!

  • @vwwreck
    @vwwreck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    100$ well spent.

  • @Abhishek-C92
    @Abhishek-C92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    aah the carburated engine, damn you FI cars.

  • @jagvette1
    @jagvette1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    gotta say never thought you would get it on the trailer, for $100 if nothing else that's cheap fun

  • @superseven7947
    @superseven7947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Guys 😊👍

  • @8avexp
    @8avexp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My father's '53 Pontiac had a long, narrow 6-volt battery.

  • @ricjones3654
    @ricjones3654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet! Nice turn of fate there with the truck! I have to admit, I was laughing my ass off through most of that video😂

  • @timpriddy349
    @timpriddy349 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ouch.......she hit hard

  • @Gen-X-Rising
    @Gen-X-Rising 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a Crown Vic chassis swap with that truck

  • @msolbakken
    @msolbakken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys traded up, good job!

  • @highlanderoutsider5259
    @highlanderoutsider5259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yer brave on that one!!!😳😳😳

  • @orlando1troche
    @orlando1troche 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You dropped off a gem and picked up another gem. You should restore it. They sell for prime money.

  • @monarch1957
    @monarch1957 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sadly it's too far gone but will make a great parts car for hard to find parts for other 54 Cadillacs.

  • @jonah8961
    @jonah8961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice International

  • @poorman1973
    @poorman1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moisture was wicked up through the exhaust pipes pour some ATF mixed with acotone in the cylinders let it soak and keep trying to turn it over I had a motor all frozen like that and the atf and acotone worked

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will have to have the "Luck of the Irish" to pull this one off!

  • @kshitijtulsian5271
    @kshitijtulsian5271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mean for someone who has the required time it would be a perfect classic hot rod or a rat rod project getting it running taking all the damaged parts of getting rid of front clip put in some lights put Sheet metal in the floor pans