Every time I put a wrench into a car I bleed. But this 62 year old carpenter shure does enjoy watching you do it.
@deancooper63003 жыл бұрын
Same, spilled more blood and lost more skin working on cars than 25 years in the building game!🤣🇭🇲
@chetpomeroy13993 жыл бұрын
If he keeps working on this car, it'll be one badass postwar Pontiac!!
@kevinsuminski71673 жыл бұрын
That's cool to see that old Pontiac Rollin again with everything original
@CarterAutoRestyling3 жыл бұрын
Seeing this old Pontiac brought back to life made my day! Thanks for showing that you don't have to spend a fortune to have fun with old cars!
@agostinodibella99393 жыл бұрын
I always like these kind of videos to see the old cars running again!
@stude19533 жыл бұрын
Nice video enjoyed watching the old girl come back to life. I could see going to the grocery store with it and all the thumbs up I would get!
@fjbowen31553 жыл бұрын
Great work getting this Pontiac on the road again by rebuilding what was there.
@BoHaNsKi783 жыл бұрын
I love the way the dog always enjoys riding shotgun :)
@mrnaps393 жыл бұрын
Man that’s so cool! From a stuck motor to a driver!!
@brigga89013 жыл бұрын
That dogs temperament is awsome,mans best friend right there mate.
@garymccord42773 жыл бұрын
Been years since I saw an old Pontiac with so much down to earth survivorship wanting to live. Thanks Brent for making it happen
@beboboymann38232 жыл бұрын
That dog has a very big heart for you. He doesn’t ask for much just a ride every now and then. His devotion speaks volumes about you.
@johnmilanesi82213 жыл бұрын
Love the Pontiac, once again you bring the old and forgotten back to life.
@MrLangleylad3 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a pup that loves their human more than yours and that was an awesome video!
@stephenlmckeown14393 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe you got that thing going, well done that man and dog 👍😂
@JazzStrat7813 жыл бұрын
I sure enjoy your channel, makes me smile watching you drive the Pontiac with your faithful companion right next to you. It's good stuff!
@jayr53313 жыл бұрын
Its great how you save these cars, and trucks. Your dog is awesome!!
@billcleveland99953 жыл бұрын
Thats what I like about the old vehicles you don't have to be a parts changer. You can actually fix it.
@loboheeler3 жыл бұрын
I still have my brake cylinder hone last used on the rears of a 1992 Astro. That era is about the last where you could still fix things yourself without special training.
@mrdiplomat90183 жыл бұрын
@Dane Antonio - you trolls gotta 🛑 STOP 🤡🤪
@danielulz16403 жыл бұрын
@Dane Antonio you are right, no one cares.
@faerieSAALE3 жыл бұрын
I love it when you show Pablo attention. He also shows he loves you and wants to be with you. Bless you Brent - take good care of him. That Pontiac has the potential to make you some money - as long as you don't put tons of hours and material into it. Quickly flip it. Too bad you're not in the USA - that would sell immediately.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha I don't mind messing with stuff if it makes for a better project for someone. :)
@nicoll4203 жыл бұрын
i kinda want that car. I always loved those torpedo backs
@LittleMighty19563 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing so much of what you do. Even if it's speeded up it's educational. Love your straight forward approach. You're not trying to be cool, funny, wise, tough or cocky which is refreshing. Oh, the music is great!
@pa63903 жыл бұрын
Runs like it should.. Awesome!
@melcowrong58893 жыл бұрын
Man I like those old cars and you working them. And you're wonderful playing music.
@j.c.smithprojects3 жыл бұрын
like that one man bleeder system. works in a pinch for sure.
@mikeyshouseofbrakes84633 жыл бұрын
"Such a wasteful world we're in." No more true words have been spoken my friend.
@dirkg70623 жыл бұрын
A man, his dog, and a cool car. It doesn't get much better than that. Love all your videos.
@kwacker453 жыл бұрын
Amen
@chuckstith8383 жыл бұрын
Short for radiator
@Alkysix3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the 52 Pontiac I had when I was 17, I'm 73 now. Thanks for the memories. :-)
@meltedfusitediy66253 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories, snuck my first car out for a drive before I had my D.L. . Got out of town hit the brakes and the metal brake line burst. Scared the crap out of me, limped it home. Learned to rebuild drum brakes and replace lines, bleed etc. before I could drive. Dad gave me an extra drum brake tool 35 years ago, still got it.
@briankinnear74613 жыл бұрын
Great little project. Gonna make somebody a really nice starter car for a project.
@floydt20293 жыл бұрын
This video is a real treat, Poncho approved ride, thanks Brent.
@frankhall43 жыл бұрын
That is cool that you got that old goat running kudos
@barrycarlisle45113 жыл бұрын
Its good to see these old cars being resurrected!
@artszabo10153 жыл бұрын
When I saw it go down the road I actually stood up and applauded you. Excellent job, Sir. Art
@allan96033 жыл бұрын
To hell with Rock Auto Brent, it's more fun seeing you "schnoozing" up the parts to make them work!🤓👍 An ice cold Miller Lite for you, and doggy treat for Pablo for saving a little cash!
@gerin19463 жыл бұрын
Hi my ARTISTIC Friend !!! Good show as usual ! but I want to see this old "lady" back to beautiful having past in the hands of the Maestro !!! Best regards friend keep strong !
@Sinjia603 жыл бұрын
Your shop and your yard is an old car Heaven. Especially for old guys like me!!! I love you brought this 49 back to life.
@jayden46563 жыл бұрын
Seriously man, you just consistently do the coolest stuff ever. I am constantly in awe of your skill and talent. Seeing that car run and how you got it going. Pretty cool 😎
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@vintagedashboard68103 жыл бұрын
That a good running flathead from dead frozen to smoking to smooth. Nice job and those wheels really make it stand out. I like it
@SchysCraftCo.3 жыл бұрын
Wowsers that is a very nice repairing process. Keep up the great craftsmanship & hard work my friend. Keep making God bless
@davidleejennings78853 жыл бұрын
Well... I happen to enjoy most of it. I was just wondering. Thanks, I guess?
@htcrhyme18262 жыл бұрын
The best part of your wrenching is the laid back no pressure positive attitude. I can be full of obscenities at times which is okay to. Good work man.
@Steveindajeep3 жыл бұрын
Pablos the best. Its crazy how well it idles after being seized solid.
@randywineinger7793 жыл бұрын
Brent, nice to see someone that still can repair drum brakes. Too many out there don't know and may have never seen them. Makes me feel really old, started my career when 4 wheel drums were standard, thanks. LMAO!
@jeromebreeding33023 жыл бұрын
Your old Poncho video brings back memories of my 53 convertible. The brakes were Bendix by then, and the carb looks different(mine was a 2bbl. stomberg. In the seventies you could buy just the rubber cups and do brakes really cheap.love the fast-back body, never saw one before !
@belyear3 жыл бұрын
@@jeromebreeding3302 I learned how to rebuild brakes on an International Scout 80. They are the same as late 50’s Jeep’s. I could finish a complete brake job in my sleep.
@robertmashburn83303 жыл бұрын
I just went with a Power Disc Conversion on a 53 BelAir HT, as well as New Floor. I’ve learned that if you throw enough money at it, it’ll work! Problem is, the monies running out. Lol
@jeromebreeding33023 жыл бұрын
I cut my teeth on drum brakes with a 57 Chevy. No dual master cylinder, no proportional valve, no self adjusting shoes, simpler all the way around.
@robertmashburn83303 жыл бұрын
@@jeromebreeding3302 My 53 BelAir will have Power Disc, primarily because these old cars didn’t stop that well with shoe brakes. I plan to eventually replace the rear differential with a Disc brake setup. But the front Disc is a little more complicated and expensive. Now I need a proportion valve because of the efficiency of Disc versus Shoe brakes. Kinda wished, I’d left it alone except that the cylinders and lines are all bad. So I cleaned it out, all new parts and lines. My motivation and energy with this car is different every day, then there’s the Finances. Lol
@jerryking2418 Жыл бұрын
Amazing how good you are at reviving old cars and trucks. You have a talent that’s a joy to observe.
@starpuss3 жыл бұрын
*Well Looks Like She can spin the tires!* Great to see driving again!
@dreally70293 жыл бұрын
We hit the crossroad with this. This guy .... Resurrects pre and post war as well modern cars, wires LS motors, Chops, works on all ignition and electrical systems and voltages, Welds ANYTHING! Fabricates interiors! I see Brent and Scott from Cold War Motors are the ONLY TWO that would see each other in passing and give each other a head nod. So many others are fairly good in their niche " watch me buy this carbureted car and drive it home 300 miles"," watch me get this free thing running" , "watch me put my friends car on a lift and and do a post purchase inspection ( and use the floor as my tool tray)". Best part : I was all in and really was like - Are you going for a rip without the German Short hair?? - wouldn't you know that Brent played us like that and Pedro (?his name) got to go for the ride with his Dad. BTW , thanks for the Channel!
@DavidJones-hl5om3 жыл бұрын
Worth Repairing that Pontiac Love that Fastback model, time to repair the rust. The Body would look Awesome flat black..
@danielulz16403 жыл бұрын
I think back to the original Battleship Gray.
@MrGixxer1300r3 жыл бұрын
Man that dog is so cool.
@remko12383 жыл бұрын
like an old girlfriend ☺️
@raymondszybowicz7597 Жыл бұрын
It's so great to see you bring those old cars and trucks to life you are truly a great mechanic I am 79 working on 80 the first car I drove was a 52 Pontiac Catalina my dad bought it new had the straight 8 engine and 3 speed coloum shift.
@denniskruell68792 жыл бұрын
Just amazing how you stuck with it and brought the old Pontiac back to life. My dad was a real Pontiac lover and if he was still alive, he would have enjoyed the hell out of this video. He had a '51 and a '54 and he rebuilt both of those straight 8's and they always ran good and were very reliable. I really enjoy your videos Brent. Thanks
@hat84153 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen any videos of yours that was a disappointment. Always very entertaining. Thank you!!
@gasparocelloman98523 жыл бұрын
I love it...burning with envy. Hope we see more of this old crate.
@41plymouthnut873 жыл бұрын
Rings, bearings, split manifold with straight pipes, lowered. PERFECT 👍
@neil62123 жыл бұрын
How very refreshing to find a you tuber who is a real repairman! Takes me back to when I first got started tinkering with my car in 1960, just after High School. My parents lived in a fairly uppity neighborhood, and our (new) High School didn't even have an auto shop classroom! I guess they didn't want to think about someone learning how to actually do something useful to themselves! Now, in my late 70s, I'm still happy to see someone like yourself actually build his own very special pickup. What triggered my nostalgia gene today was the rebuilding brake parts! I used to do that often on old cars I drug in from time to time. Hone the wheel cylinders, put in new cups, and clean up the pistons. It was a couple of years before I knew you could buy wheel cylinders new! Keep up the good work! And by the way, you can buy the parts for Pontiac, or Olds that you can't buy the identical part for a Chevy because Pontiac and Oldsmobile no longer have an interest in selling you a new car!
@larryz243 жыл бұрын
I still think that those motor mounts are shot!! It really smoothed out after running it a while. Wish I lived closer, that one is a car I would like to have.
@stevemclaughlin30433 жыл бұрын
Wow!! This car has so much potential for it's restoration!!
@brianherron54003 жыл бұрын
Call it powder puff, cause of the powder puff blue wheels. Cool looking Ole car. Brent call you repurposer of things, nice job 👍. Have a great day 👌
@cutweldfab92573 жыл бұрын
Loved the one tire fryer !
@stevenayala23243 жыл бұрын
I bet who ever you traded that car is ramming there head in the wall now lol its not bad at all tho great work as always Brent & Pablo 💪
@stowers1573 жыл бұрын
I'm the type of person that appreciates the fact that you put a little bit of "know-how" and some "elbow grease" into it, and bam, you have it ready to roll down the road. Maybe some of that "General" spray paint, and that can by the Command Staff Car.
@ElCid483 жыл бұрын
With a white star painted on each door!
@marcusmaddenov24513 жыл бұрын
I really like that old Pontiac seems like a nice project!
@michaelguinn57363 жыл бұрын
Hey Brent, for a vintage ride that had a locked up motor, I think you made out well with this car, someone will have a decent start on a new project....God Bless!!!!
@dannycasler49593 жыл бұрын
I really like that old Pontiac! My cousin had one like it that was in really nice shape but he sold it and then passed away a short time later. I went to the estate sale and bought a lot of his tools, His daughter asked me if I was opening a shop or something, I told her that I already had tools like them but I wanted these because they belonged to him! I really hate to admit this but when the engine wouldn't budge at first and before you went to rob parts off of the other Pontiac I almost commented to take one of those Chevy sixes and drop in it! I can't believe the thought ever crossed my mind! I own 8 Pontiacs and hate to see Chevy engines in them!
@DennisMurphey3 жыл бұрын
Really good to see the old boy going down the road. yeah Its rough but it ain't bad. Thanks for Sharing. D
@kentowens21793 жыл бұрын
The old engine seems to be running fine! Nice video! Cool old pony!
@donames69413 жыл бұрын
on bleeding the brakes on todays cars i use a clear hose and a bottle with a inch of fluid and work the peddle slow and watch the bubbles till they are gone its a one man job and works good last one i did was a 1976 c10
@jeromebreeding33023 жыл бұрын
A cheap one man bleeder kit from the parts store, no jar no wasted fluid or spills. Easy peasy japaneasy !
@timhanson20803 жыл бұрын
That is so cool to see it out driving down the road. 👍
@terrywilliams6673 жыл бұрын
Cool Poncho, even cooler co-pilot!
@pierrelataillade75643 жыл бұрын
As usual buddy.....as we modern man would discard, your bringing back the art of refurbishing...Its great watching you.....
@terryhodgson87983 жыл бұрын
I think you have a soft spot for these old fastbacks! Build it , it's COOL!
@SuperCOOLDAD13 жыл бұрын
Brakes are my specialty! But alot of people are terrified when it comes to replacing them! 🙂🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
@roger43752 жыл бұрын
Now this is what I call a success story. Rags to not quite riches, but a lot better than it was before. I really enjoyed the video.
@rogerfrancis653 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, what a good save, she runs pretty good all things considered, will make someone a nice little project car.
@flatworm003 жыл бұрын
I have never seen brakes bled that way...really cool idea!
@tfindley0073 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed how smooth she runs considering how stuck she was!
@davidsantos82063 жыл бұрын
Great job Brent. That is a really cool little car. Pontiacs had great chrome/stainless trim. Made Chevys look plain. Glad to see you stopped and picked up a hitch hiker. Pablo just loves to go for car rides. See if Rock auto sells "Mighty Vac" it is a hand held/operated brake bleeder. It's cheap and not only does it allow you to bleed your own brakes. It also allows you to check various parts for vacuum leaks. Thanks
@MUN.A19882 жыл бұрын
Really you are a practical working man. Keeping yourself away from the bad world that there is hypocrisy , lying...and like these. But you're different..I'm one of your followers more than two years, I've learnt alot from your videos.. Thank you so much.
@bigred84383 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you show us doing all of the tasks when multiples of the same thing are being completed e.g. brake cylinders. The guy who runs a channel about rebuilding coaches, likes to show how he does a job with multiple parts which are the same, for example preparing spokes, by showing one in real time then the rest sped up. That way novices can see what he has to do and how he goes about it. Thanks.
@JamesDavis-to1hn3 жыл бұрын
Great job bringing the old girl back to life!
@wundyboy3 жыл бұрын
Great to see that old car back on the road! Great drone shots!
@rogerpence3 жыл бұрын
Brent is Bob Ross with a wrench. I couldn't stop watching. Motivating, relaxing, fascinating, and suspenseful. No one will be admitted during the thrilling wheel cylinder honing scene!
@bbrut33323 жыл бұрын
Another classic now in a condition to be passed on to a Pontiac fan. The basics are there. Much better than getting a non running rusted out version. Congrats on the ingenuity reqired to get this one running moving and stopping.
@garydesbois54153 жыл бұрын
That was a great trade, glad to see the General has some company !!👍👍
@KO-pk7df3 жыл бұрын
Hey Wow! Cool car. Loved watching you get-er running. Brings back memories for me. It's like could smell your shop and like I was transported there working in a cool garage on a cool car doing the best you can with what you got. Keep it up!
@ollieknox39833 жыл бұрын
She’s looks a picture against the snowy landscape 😍😍
@geraldneal22732 жыл бұрын
Breathing life back into a 70 + year old totally dead auto . AMAZING stuff !! 👍
@leoncolyer94203 жыл бұрын
Hi from Victoria Australia 👍👍👍 you make me feel bad 😊 i should be out in my shed working on my 1946 chevy panel van (panel truck) you have done 5 or 6 projects and i haven't got 1/2 way through my project yet 😢😢😢 keep up the good work mate 😊😊😊 i did a full interior in a 1932 roadster a couple of weeks ago
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha at least your plugging away at it, it'll get done soon enough.
@danielrivera58583 жыл бұрын
i have never seen such an easy brake system than that and im 70 been working on cars since i was 16 love those old cars you find keep em coming i just love what you do thanks
@toddneumann47753 жыл бұрын
At some point someone was definitely contemplating sending this car to the crusher. Halfass Customs takes over and says... I got this. 2 weeks later it's darn near road worthy. From lawn art to luxury! Great job saving yet another!
@arkangelnorthman3 жыл бұрын
I have had 3- 53s....i'm working on my 54 starchief right now...love these cars!!
@geraldrohrer97113 жыл бұрын
Dads 87 now, still has his 1st car. A 49 pontiac silverstreak. Keep up the good work!
@billdyke97452 жыл бұрын
That car is pure Rock 'n' Roll. Love it. Hope we get to see it some more...
@callmenortnortin4673 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you bring old cars back to life !
@kw5350753 жыл бұрын
Old 🐶 is never too far away from you!
@simonharris18043 жыл бұрын
Someone spent a few bucks on it at one point then let it sit so she’s all frozen up Awesome job as always damn she looks good going down the road That side shot with the drone 👍 Love the colour of them wheels
@frankmcnab5223 жыл бұрын
You are what I call a teacher sir that's the way I learned thank you
@hansvonschlader82273 жыл бұрын
I I live in Vietnam and watch every episode . You get things done man.
@jayd87743 жыл бұрын
Brent the first video when that damn thing turned over with the starter I was more excited than you were! Thanks for the AWESOME videos!!! LOVE IT
@joesmythe80083 жыл бұрын
Man oh man what a sweet ride!
@MartsGarage3 жыл бұрын
That was a great example of fixin what needs fixin. that fastback style is so iconic. What a fantastic looking car. I'm so used to fords the brakes look weird to my eyes, but it's just what you get used to. Really good to see it driving down the road. take care. Mart in England.
@kennethewertz50883 жыл бұрын
Would love to own that car, so cool. Great job getting going. You make it look so easy and fun actually.