1929 Willys Whippet First Start In Almost 4 Decades

[@HanstheTraffer]

That whippet is so grateful for the touch of a respectful mechanic it jumped for joy!

[@thomasbailey8306]

You cant beat those old Jeep motors. I had a 57 Jeep Pickup.with a Super Hurricane Six in it. And She purred like a kitty everyday. And it was a Tank...Great Videos Bud. Like watching this old stuff. Love working on it...

[@brianjones4026]

Man these Old engines never quit..... just like the fellas that used to build them ! Lord be praised that there are still men out there that know how to breathe life back into them ! Another Great job Sir !

[@redradiodog]

I love how that old motor fired right up. Gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.

[@charger19691]

Amazing. These old cars just simply refuse to give up.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

After 40 years of slumber, starting in 1 second- that's got to be some sort of record, if anyone keeps such records! It will be interesting to see what is going on inside the engine. Thanks for another fine video.

[@Bluswede]

My Maternal Grandfather's Overland Whippet often came up in my mother and father's conversations when I was growing up. That car was loved! For the longest time, my car parts and pieces box had one of those lovely old screw-on hubcaps in it. The hubcap has gone AWOL, sadly. I hope the project goes well!

[@davidarnds3831]

My Dads first car driven to school in 1938. Lots of stories told through the years I pictured it like this one but at the time it was only 9 years old. He and his friends paid a few bucks for it, took it home and got it running as a project. They all had fun with it , took turns driving it.

[@shazizz]

I LOVE SEEING THESE OLD CARS AND TRUCKS START UP AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS ! Very cool thanks for sharing. Hope to see it on the road someday. :)

[@lenkowalyshen9571]

Man , that is something special and it shut the hood like to say lets get going ...........This car should be kept together ............just love this sounds pretty good .............got to get it back on the road............................thanks for showing this.

[@bhurley5243]

Looks like the wife got a hold of you. She cleaned you up good. Old cars are amazing, the simplicity is what makes them run so well.

[@rockinrowdy13]

WOW! Simply amazing Jonathan! After thirty-eight years of sitting and just a click of the key and she is running!! That IS a sign my friend..a.k.a. s "keeper" :-)Do a patina paint job,throw on a set of brakes/tires and off you go. The vehicle probably knew who was going to work on it if it DIDN'T start so it decided to make things easy for you,and itself ;-)

[@stevenspaziani9159]

Awesome video. I liked how you actually did work on it before attempting to start it, there are so many videos showing people putting a battery in some old junker and having it start right up after 40 or more years when we all know that is not going to happen without a whole lot of preparatory work like you did. Great old car.

[@jamielunsford1]

Very informative!! I love these videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@markwalmsley9868]

Love watching father and son wrenching on old motors ❤️

[@ce7618]

If Noah can build a ark I'm sure he can get a whippet to run. Magic both of you. All the best from uk

[@delrayjyd9676]

i never doubted for a min that you would make it run. You are the man!!!

[@outcastprojects6733]

The way that thing started up, and the wings came down I figured the wheels would jump on the spindles, and it would take off like Herby or Christine! Great video Jonathan!

[@kentowens2179]

Great old car! Amazing that she fired right up. ready to go! Love the way the hood closed, as if she was saying. "OK, let's roll, I'm ready". !!!!!!!!!

[@davemiller6893]

Thanks for taking the time to make your videos Jonathan, They are so good. I look forward to each and every one.

[@gregmckenzie4878]

Congratulations gentlemen, l do believe that glass you spoke of Jonathon is in fact at least 3/4 full, l still think this would be a great car for your good lady wife to take to car shows, painted to match the Elcar , what a winning combination that would be. Excellent result indeed, l as well as a great many others will be looking out with anticipation for updates on this beautiful old lady - cheers

[@terminatordill6797]

This was my grandfathers car back in the day I wish I had it you’re one lucky man great video

[@KohalaIronWorksCase]

Amazing Jonathan...fired up like it was running only yesterday.

[@1996slamster]

Very cool! Nice to see an old piece like that fire up. Always look forward to your videos.

[@mikejohnson5837]

A good sounding old motor despite the issue it has. Would be really neat restored, because there aren't many left. Enjoyed this post.

[@gosportjamie]

A friend of mine has a 1930 Overland Whippet (as they were called in the UK) 4-door saloon/sedan. He says that the later engines have thrust bearings in them and are pretty much unbreakable and the earlier ones don't and can suffer end float like this. Sod's law being what it is, apparently 1929 was the change-over year so this one might or might not have thrust bearings. If it doesn't it might need some machining to take them, if it does then apparently they are easily available and not expensive in the UK, so they'll probably be dead easy in the US, being their country of origin. The nearly 90 year old engine in his car has never been apart as far as it's possible to tell and runs just fine though it isn't what you could call refined. The down-side, from his pint of view, is that his missus likes the car more than she likes him, so he never gets to drive it unless it needs tlc. Having said that, it is her family car so it is appropriate, and nice that another generation of the family that bought it new is still enjoying it, and using it all-year round just as it was designed to be...

[@aleblanc3547]

Best ever first start! I had to laugh when both hoods self-closed as if, like you said, it was ready to go. Awesome...thanks JW!!

[@oldcoinchaser8723]

Right on Jonathan. That's a sign that you're supposed to work on that car. It fired off right away and it wants to be back on the road running again. That must be one strong little engine in it. Sitting for 38+years than doing that. OH YEAH it's a winner.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Amazing and simply fantastic! A nearly unbelievable first cold start success! Congrats!

[@frankbergmanII]

Tillotson made carburetors for Harleys back in the day. Cool find!

[@BrodieBr0]

I love getting home from work, grabbing a beer, and have a first start video waiting for me to be watched. Jonathan as always much appreciated for saving these old beauties and showing us all how to do the same. These are real cars, and will out last and out work anything made today and the proof is in this vid. Let one of today's cars sit that long and see if they respond like this...Hood shutting and saying...I am ready to do some WORK man. :D

[@IronClad292]

Wow!! Now that was cool. Love the old engines, especially when they start like that!!

[@andrewwilson8317]

You going to need a bigger shed soon! Very nice collection building up. You the best guy to be the custodian of these old gems. Keep up great work mate,videos are entertaining and informative. Got the Chenard Walckler running nicely after its long long sleep. Brass or bronze carb is beautiful on it.

[@Mercmad]

The pot metal in the carb gets really brittle with time. S4D parts are pretty hard to find. The last one I did ,i had to make an aluminum top on the float bowl. The carb itself was really brittle until an older guy showed me how to cook the carb in an oven, normalizing the pot metal .That car really does want to get moving again, it even closed the hood by itself to hurry you up.

[@josephburch2301]

That's crazy cranked right up closed the hood on it's own. You're right it's ready to go ! Set of cool old rims and tires and drive it

[@glendeco]

Methodical and logical thinker. I like your methods sir. This never gets old.

[@billypelkey4766]

People need to just enjoy what you do, no matter what your working on, always informative and I appreciate what your doing, keep it up

[@ZippoVarga]

It wanted to live! That's good old Iron for you Jonathan! Well worth the trip to pick her up. I think it would make an awesome old school Clampet Mobile. Find old cookware, gunny sacks, small wood barrels. All the types of things the Beverly Hillbillies had on their old truck, sans the rocking chair, unless you put it in the trunk. Cheers my Friend! Zip~

[@dynamic881964]

Fantastic, think I'd keep that boy around for good luck !

[@rustybottoms8859]

She wants to live. Love this old car. Lots of character.

[@darrinsinger4231]

My first thoughts about this car were to toss a mid '80s 302 in it along with the rear end and a mustang 2 front end on it and make a rat rod out of it, however hearing it start on the first turn of the key and see the hood shut on it's own means that she wants to run once more on her own the way that she was made. I am not a purist by any way shape or form however, it needed to be saved and rebuilt, thank you for at least bringing it to our attention so that someone hopefully can help you save her

[@n1r0lanynonmouse6]

You are on the mark. I thought "ratrod" to start, but that car is crying to be put back together. That little engine still has work to do. Scarcity dicates value in these old cars, this one isn't rare. The value will be riding around in it.

[@reidbarnes9851]

Willy's a runner! Looks like fun.

[@ustinman8446]

Amazing I think this car was waiting for your touch Jonathan

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

she fired right up .. WOW !! runs good .. Hope the noise is no an epic problem ..

[@odahithedubious2017]

There's a blue 1930 Whippet for sale on Hemmings for $16,900. It's in pretty nice shape. This is a great little car, it wants to drive again. I think you'll have fun with it. Linda and I send our best.

[@MrWoodfiddler]

The one on Hemmings is a gorgeous car. This one could be similiar, just older! Thanks for the tip. Chuck in Kansas Here's the link- www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/whippet/96a/1984167.html

[@ProLogic-dr9vv]

What you did in this video is what I like to do loved it , every second of this video thank you so very much .

[@Andrewausfa]

Awesome! Sounds like a tank or WWI biplane engine. Absolute beauty this car.

[@sail235aeh]

That start up was absolutely amazing !

[@MRrwmac]

Fastest old cold start AND run I’ve ever seen also! Congratulations! Very nice work Jonathan!!

[@Kickinpony66]

Yes sir!!! Slammed the hood doors shut!!! Noah is GREAT LUCK!!! Imagine if it had 4 good wheels? It's ready to drive! I'm guessing a bearing went dry in the Low End.

[@squarewrangler]

Just my two cents of course but, It is quite refreshing to see a young adult paying attention and learning how to use his hands and head as well.I think the luck with Noah is like when you take the young ones fishing they always seem to catch more fish.Not trying to sound like a used car salesman but, What have we got to do to get Noah into that car. LOLWhatever your plans are it is just great that it is saved.Look forward to seeing more of this one and the Elcar as well.

[@suegoss8600]

We really enjoy your videos, you are a very smart man , & knowledgeable! We appreciate you a lot for the intelligence that you share! GODS BLESSINGS TO YOU OUR FRIEND! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@Blacklab99]

You are a genius my friend. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@theTIVANshow]

That's awesome it still runs . Wish things made today where still made like this

[@johnapel2856]

Wow, that was fast! This is going to be a really interesting car to watch. Thanks.

[@erikj.2066]

Awesome! Think of how many cars have lived and died in the time that one has been silenced. All that time sitting, and it fired up that easy. Think it's worthy of keeping it all original.

[@raydeal5777]

It's nice to see you and your son putting life back into that old ride and he gets to be a part of that how cool

[@jeffbowling2632]

I've been laid up for the last few months and just wanted to let you know watching your videos has kept me from going stir crazy I really enjoy them thanks for keeping me entertained.

[@charlesw318]

Jonathan your videos are great videos keep up the good work and thank you for all the information on the car's.

[@daddynutz024]

Great job that engine start was amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@seanandtracey1]

As I drive on I-79 here in PA., looking at about 10,000 different type Jeeps, including hundreds of Willys :) Jeep Fest was this weekend at the Jeep birthplace, Butler, PA :)

[@johnhull6363]

Sean Spring american Bantam.....now the ak steel....plant 2 stainless finishing....and its Lyndora PA....

[@jockmchaggis6797]

Absolutely incredible that it just fires up! Almost like it's just back from a run to the shops and it's still hot!

[@davidthehillbilly7995]

Did some checking and AC Delco part number U112 should get you new points, C345 a cap, and C429 a new rotor (1945 CJ2 with ICW series dist.). Standard Motor Products UC-14 or UC-14T is the coil listed for a 1930 Whippet and a 1929 Whippet Model 96A or 98A uses Champion 518 plugs. The old listing number for the plugs is Champion #W-18. Hope this helps....

[@theatomicclap5328]

David Gillespie that was very kind of you doing that research man your a good man! Merry xmas and a happy new years to you and yours bro 👍

[@dufus2273]

you must have some old parts books . that's great

[@kellyhammerschmid9332]

As someone mentioned in the other video comments, You should give that car to Noah, or let him work it off. And please don't let it become a rat shit rod. It's way too complete for that fate. I really enjoy your videos and perspective on life.

[@jimw1274]

Wow, I'm impressed. Kind of takes me back to my childhood days when guys knew how to fix something and did it on the spot.

[@kevinclevenger8741]

It going to be great seeing the drag car agian .do are a great guy .and thank you for the great video's you do for us all to see

[@1977jed]

That car Def wants to be saved! LOVE IT!

[@duncanfrere2656]

This was my introduction to Jonathan W's channel. Been hooked ever since!

[@vettekid3326]

Back when I was in high school in the early '70s a farmer I knew had an old Whippet 6 that they turned into an air compressor. They cut off the chassis after the cowl and hooked up a power takeoff shaft to the transmission to power it. They had all kinds of stuff like that on the farm, model A engines they used for power units on old belt driven equipment and such. You probably could use a Zenith carburetor off a model A on the Whippet if you can't find another Tillson of that vintage. And your probably right about the babbitt thrust bearing being worn out, That was a common problem with the soft babbitt and people riding the clutch a lot.

[@morgansword]

Wanta go dancing sweetheart she said!!That is a moment in life you hardly ever see once much less twice but I have had my share of both and all I did on a old model A was to just turn the key on and I'll been swearing it is the truth but your never going to believe me cause I would and hardly believe it except it was me that it happened to... I only turned the key and I heard a pop and it was loud but it was running for a fact and it never did it again. Great video and thanks for sharing the fun!!

[@buddycarroll9665]

Can't beat the old cars, plain and simple to work on...

[@donrichards.phoenix4111]

I love all the old cars and saving them from the crusher. Keep them coming.

[@tadpoles10]

Thanks for sharing Jonathan, she just fired up like a good'n. atvb t ..

[@Searsnut11]

wow, never seen anything start like that before! The hood shutting on it's own was a treat to see as well! Hope to see more of this Gem later.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Sweet as a nut 😊 Unbelievable that it started first time after all those years stood.......😄 New cars don’t dart after a few weeks stood lol 😆 Nice video Johnathan 👍🏻

[@glenbo2464]

hahaha Love how the hoods shut after it started !

[@lolatmyage]

The car's telling you to get in and go :D

[@kingofassholes2619]

@@lolatmyage My thought exactly. I started a 15000 mile, 1961 Buick Electra (Not a 225) 401ci after it sat for 15 years, but I hand cranked the engine a couple of times, changed the Points, Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Wires, and Air Filter. I wasn't worried about anything living in the Exhaust, as half was missing, and the 401 would evict anything else. Once the Cooling system was flushed, Oil, and Filter Changed, Complete NEW Brakes, Wheel Bearings, Races, and Seals, it was time for a test drive. I didn't go far, as I was only running it on a one gallon gas can. It was like driving a Clunking Sofa... Only faster. Everything worked, except the Rochester 4V... It HALF worked... Even after sending it to a Carb Specialist. I couldn't buy an Aftermarket Carb for it in the late 70's... Anywhere. I had a hard time getting the Driveshaft Center Bearing. Once I did... It wasn't like driving a Clunking Sofa anymore. It was cool.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

I think it's a design feature...automatic closer just in case you forget.

[@joewood.official2936]

You are awesome Johnathan I am interested in the 59 four door I don't really know how that works getting ahold of you but I love "nothing is really an issue" love watching you brother

[@williammcguire3rd]

That was amazing. The hood went down and car said let’s go! Haha

[@roadwarrior1450]

Wow 1st try. They don't make em like they used to. Awesome find.👌👌

[@timothynewkirk2654]

A M A Z I N G ! ! ! Congrats Jonathan... Let's get her on the road! Newk

[@patriciacromwell6681]

Wow...started right up...cool

[@vflrockytop]

That is absolutely unbelievable. I expected a fight. I am thoroughly impressed.

[@OldCarAlley]

AMAZING! Looks like it has not run in a 100 years, and it started like it was run yesterday. WOW

[@heyoldman2003]

Love the work bench.... Always good to work "on site" whenever possible...

[@paliacho9]

That's crazy. It runs so well you gotta do the crank. And it didn't look like much smoke at all.

[@rexjolles]

Nice. I'm looking at a 37 Pontiac silver streak, mint interior, outside a bit dented in the fenders , faded Grey with faded dark red fenders and some random spots of dark red paint on the body, a nice running driving flathead 6. Real cheap. If I get it I'm souping it up into a fastass hot rod

[@Rebel9668]

Instead of mm on those plugs wouldn't it be SAE, like say maybe a 3/4? Man, that thing sure did fire right up!

[@phillipbarbee8183]

I love it a man after my on heart the way I was brought up and had prayed off time after time,a real feel good experience, keep it up!

[@JoshKilen]

very nice cold old start.

[@beattlebailey5588]

nice little fixer upper. Lucky find for originality!

[@PorkChopExpressBK]

That's awesome! Quality built.

[@jolo105]

That was cool look like she wanted to take off an go lol cheers JW

[@bairfamilyfarm1336]

We have carbs like that with idle and high speed jets, one is a Walbro and I think the other is a Zenith. One is in a Case O'matic 800 and the other in an Allis WC. I don't know what it is about the design, but after rebuilding them both they fired right up no issues and minimal adjustment needed afterwards. Rpms jump up very quickly even though they don't have an accelerator pump.

[@huck01955]

I enjoy all your vids and thanks for taking the time to make them :)

[@stevehagen6913]

Another great video! Thank you.

[@chuckhaynes6458]

The Whippet is saying "Fix Me Drive me". I do know Willys had insert bearings in 1933. '29 I don't know. The Willys - Knight registry has a ton of helpful information on all pre WW2 vehicles. They helped me with my '42 sedan.

[@rong4189]

Haha It started right up, closed it's own hood like "Thanks man, I'm late gotta go!"

[@gertraba4484]

new option self closinghoood!

[@rexjolles]

Yeah about 91 years late haha

[@ror312gallery19]

super neat jw,, cheers from torino,italy,,!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

What a sweet runner!

[@birdman4505]

That is a nice old car love the way the hood closed by its selfe problem the old man that bought it new saying lets ride