1959 Buick: Weird Problems! Plus: 1960 Chevy "Biscala", and "My Classic Tire"!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hi guys! Thanks for tuning in! This week it is time to get busy on the 1959 Buick LeSabre; this is a car I've wanted since I was a kid, and I cannot wait to put it together! This week we're going to try to figure out why the wheelbase is wrong on the car, and why it sits on the bump stops... Weird problems, for sure! Also: More welding on the 1960 Chevy Biscayne / Impala splice, and a new episode of "My Classic Tire"! Thanks everyone who ordered a 1937 Chevy T-shirt; they're printed now and they are on the way! Hope you enjoyed the 8mm clips! I am filming more on the 8mm camera and I'll include the footage as soon as I get it developed... Special thanks to Steve Dean and Niagara Film Labs in Toronto. Thanks to everyone who subscribed to our channel here, and thanks also for all of your "likes" and comments! Please feel free to check out our Patreon page at : www.Patreon.com/coldwarmotors where we have extra videos and pictures and a bunch of people hanging out and bs-ing about cars! We have set up a Paypal Donations Page if you'd like to help out the cause here... Very much appreciated! Here is the link: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Mailing address: 253, 22169 TWP 530 Ardrossan, Ab Canada T8E 2J1 #chevy #engine #rust #vintagecars #redneck #junkyard #bodyshop #buick #salvage #poodle #restoration #lowrider #coldwarmotors

[@KenRichards-nh4iw]

Scott-You've put a bunch of work into the Biscala to make those doors shut so nicely. I would suggest that you install at least two body mounts from the floor to the frame, reasonably close to the b-pillars, so there is no chance of future flexing downward. Ken from Lititz, Pennsylvania

[@brandonzilka1274]

Having Frankers chase the tire between all the cars is a great way to clear out all the cobwebs while letting her have some fun 😂. I'm totally enjoying watching the progress on the Buick and Biscala projects. Cheers to you, Scott, and all the Agents helping out!

[@todddenio3200]

I think that before winter you may want to get an enclosure around the lift that can be heated when you want to use the lift because you know there will be times this winter that you are going to want to use it. If you lived closer and hadn't already rebuilt the 364 for the Buick I would have had a rebuildable 64 Buick Riviera 425 I would have given you to put in it.

[@ukmud6218]

Maybe trying to teach grandma how to suck eggs (British saying) you can use copper on the back side of a hole drilled out spot weld you are doing

[@koendirkson5965]

splicemasters at work again! thanks for showing the sm and hinting on doing that one. whether you do or you don't, Ill tune in anyways!

[@johnwjr2905]

Scott, been out of commission for a while, card on monthly contribution expired, so sending this for the Biscala or Buick, whichever is more in need. Cheers to you, Dean and all the Agents. John W.

[@coldwarmotors]

Whoa! Thanks so much, John... You are very kind to contribute so generously to the old show here... I will keep trying my best to make something we can look forward to... All the very best as always from me and Frankers and the Agents that make it happen!

[@kerryg4119]

Scott, I so look forward to Thursdays and Saturdays. I don't work on cars but have learned so much about them watching your shows. Please put this toward the purchase of a new trunk floor for the Biscalla. Cheers!

[@coldwarmotors]

Whoa! Thanks so much, Kerry... That is so cool of you to contribute so generously to the old show here... I will keep trying my best to make something we can look forward to... All the very best as always from me and Frankers and the Agents!

[@dantiel4179]

If they had panel fitting in the Olympics you would get the gold medal for door close click 🏆👍😃

[@AcmeRacing]

Extra points for difficulty. Starting with the floppy cut up halves of two different cars is the "Grandmaster" level.

[@loumontcalm3500]

Not a garage band- a Quonset hut band😉

[@AcmeRacing]

Hunny Bunny on rhythm guitar is a welcome addition. I can see her watching for the chord progressions, and she's keeping up with the boys just fine. Holding up the other end of the torque tube and cleaning parts shaved hours off he Buick job. I think she needs an agent number ... she's more than just a Hunny Bunny, she's a member of the team.

[@brentschmitt3338]

I knew the hoist would be a game changer.👍🏻

[@PorscheRacer14]

The lift sure is getting a workout lately. Need a t-shirt with a picture of the Buick on the lift and a caption on the back "Bro, do you even lift?" The Kaiser is looking sharp and the Biscala is coming together nicely with all that welding.

[@dannmarceau]

One day, there will be a 1960 Biscala tee shirt; I turn 64 this month and collect almost anything 1960.

[@nh5er237]

Would love to get an update on Jim’s Continental.

[@iansteel5569]

How you got that rear 3/4 to straighten out was pure magic. Respect!

[@johndonlon1611]

The ghosts from the Willow Springs Fisher Body Plant are watching your progress with great interest and wishing you well with this tedious work. I am, too.

[@garyschulz9216]

Tuned in a bit late. Was replacing exhaust on the ‘62 Buick. Finally got the tractor muffler off and tailpipe out of the driver’s side rear wheel well. Got it started, no leaks. Then it died. Fuel pump rebuild in the morning. Thanks to all of you there to help motivate me. Frankers wore me out watching her chase that tire. Keep on keeping on. These cars deserve caretakers as you do. Myles’ Poncho is looking sweet. Dare I say again, he finds some real good stuff. Moparponch will be his new nickname lol. Thanks again.

[@keithwallington4966]

Well done guys for giving scott a big hand getting the engine out

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Honey Bunny brings a lot to the game, glad she is part of the Cold War Motors Crew now!

[@kerryg4119]

But who is she? She does add a lot to the show.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

So happy you are still doing what you all do after all these years and still doing it your way!

[@coldwarmotors]

Cheers Wayne! Thanks for hanging out with us for so many years now! All the best as always from everyone here...

[@AcmeRacing]

Having a lift is a game changer. The Impala splice and the Buick are both going way faster now that you aren't spending so much time on a creeper. Working over your head is way easier than doing it over your face in a cramped space with no leverage.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

YAY!! GREAT BAND singing a GREAT SONG and more '59 Buick!!

[@JamesAllmond]

and here I sit in Vegas, they say after my Birthday and a great Dead show at the Sphere, awaiting the next, enjoying what is legal here and not at home and heading to another show tonight, however, Saturday is not Saturday without Coldwarmotors! That's right, must watch before going to show!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Happy Birthday ! I hope you can remember the best parts.

[@brentschmitt3338]

Have fun brother!

[@JamesAllmond]

Holy crap! What a show! Ripple, Franklin's tower, Terrippan, Morning Dew, Uncle John's band, Samson and Delilah...whole night was like that...freaking amazing!

[@wimtillaart8671]

Mini Frankers, the perfect lapdog. 😂

[@jeffalt2980]

Another note I think you are one of the best body repair person I have ever seen 😂

[@johnhansen4550]

Hunnybunny did a lovely job prepping the torque tube...Enjoyed the music at the beginning.....

[@coldwarmotors]

Thank you! Cheers from here...

[@Zenny_6969]

...did I hear that right...Lady HoneyBunny's actual name is Shawn?...if she is going to prep that transmission for you, that's true love, right there....thanks for the great show, Shawn and Scott.....

[@FrisellFan01]

Your dog following the tire is....just great....

[@Jeff_Pendleton]

Great job this week. Lots of visible fruit from your labor. Thanks to Myles and Ash for stopping by...again.

[@1chish]

You made that Biscala back end splice look so damned easy (and yes I know it took hours). As you said now you have a car that is square, doors fit and everything is back where it should be. Just a great job... But yes get a boot (trunk) floor panel. Sometimes its a trade off between time and cost and that floor is pretty well shot. With the LeSabre you have two cars in build ... YAAAAYYY!

[@juliancrooks3031]

That Kaiser is pretty, please restore her.

[@thomas5714]

@25:20 - Just like at the factory. . . 🤣🤣🤣.

[@Awsom47Merc]

2.6k views in 1hr. Scott I'd say the channel has a loyal following ! Congrats Buddy 🎉🥳 ... 👊😎👍

[@rumrunner1756]

Love the band! Love the show! CWM is such an easy show to watch that the time just flies past. Til Thursday guys. 🍻👍

[@maxplanck1423]

A welcome departure from those of us in the lower 48 from the usual spectacle of the ‘news cycle.’ As a declaration of of that misery, I pronounce 2024 as the year of the CWM hoist, without which none of the critical origins of the ‘59 Buick’s driveline’s irregularities could be identified and remedied. Superb contributions by Myles & Ash as usual.

[@coldwarmotors]

Agreed! Such a time saver, and Myles and Ash make things happen!

[@mikemullay5622]

Scott, I am sure you are correct. That torque tube and rear axle assembly almost certainly came from another car and probably a car from another year. All '59 4 door hardtops have the same wheel base with the exception of the Electra 225. For example my '56 Special has a 122 inch wheel base but the Super and Roadmaster both have a 127 inch wheel base. Make sure you have a good torque ball seal behind the transmission on the new torque tube. They are notorious for leaking. Cheers.

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

Time is so precious ,get the trunk floor. 😊i wasn't expecting pakman to show up today.

[@lanceuppercut2483]

Frankers doing the Scooby Doo tire chase? This is hands down the best show on the internet. Now talk to the folks at Strong's and solidify their number 2 status.

[@debhart4302]

Good work Honey Buns. I like seeing you helping, it's awesome.

[@mcnudde]

Would absolutely love to see the Kaiser run again - sweet car. Great show, Regards to Scott, Hunnybunny, Frankers and the rest of the agents!

[@dangoodall-williams4200]

That lift has saved you so much time! Great investment!

[@rickyhildebrand114]

Always nice to have friends that stop by and lend a helping hand.A friend in need is a friend in deed.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Hunny Bunny sure is a gold medal winning team member. She's into everything from the band to the shit-work!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Cold Water Motors Scott :) Honey Bunny :) , Ash :) , Myles :) , Frankers The Dog 🐕,, Al :) , nice 1960 Chevrolet Impala splice together, , 1959 Buick Car fix up , Gulf Tire too Scott that was amazing too and yes I talked about your KZbin video lots Scott at my local show every week! Lots said check out too and I know enjoy every time about it for new one of week !

[@messylaura]

Thumbs up for Tractor Gnome T-shirts👍

[@lateefcarrere1649]

That hoist is the great! It's already proving to be a big help. All of the future projects will be a lot easier (figuratively speaking) since you'll be able to stand up under them. I remember crawling under a few cars, and I would've enjoyed dropping starters or replacing tie rods if I could have been standing while trying to wrestle them apart. But enough about me; "Classic Tire" was its' usual brilliance, Ms. Francine ever the diva, and Hunny bunny is going to tackle the Buick's transmission. The more I hear about this lady...wow, the gears of the Universe must have been aligned perfectly for Scott to meet her. Cheers!

[@jasonmarks1636]

" and she's lovin' him with that body, I just know it" great one.

[@markdugan6231]

Happy to make it to another Saturday afternoon, wonderful to see you all.

[@mynameis9057]

They're getting there, every day a little more. I'm wondering how not having the body mounts tying it to the frame is affecting the process of stability . I remember before you showed them rotted out in the rear and I'm wondering if you replaced or compensated for them or if they don't matter until you need to drive it. I'd love to get a chance to get some of your shirts reissued, I just need 4x size which I know you didn't have when you first ran them. If you want me to pre pay for the new ones no worries, I'm more than happy to. Glad it's turning out well and I know you're loving that new lift more every day!👍🎉 Love the Carson butt stamp out going into "Classic Tire" and the blazers are just next level spiffy right up there with the deluxe crown! Yeah, that's the condition you use on what the tank and car museums call a "static " display vehicle, something that's good to look at but definitely not anything you want to use to operate the vehicle ever, atleast safely! Thanks again guys and Frankers!

[@heavyearly2232]

Sweet to see the GM cars getting love.

[@XLordLeamingtonX]

Scott, it looks like you found the right Honey Bunny if she's out there voluntarily fiddling with this old junk!

[@coldwarmotors]

That is for sure!

[@ratriderob]

Go Buick. You have the best friends.

[@southsideronnie]

Now the Buick looks correct! Nice job on the torque tube Honey Bunny! I don't think Scott could have got it back into place without your help! Everything you do on the Impala looks like big steps. It appears all the planning and double checking is paying off! Excellent Classic Tire with Steven! With the engine and tranny out of the Buick moving it about will be so much easier. Good work Myles and Ashley! You two really saved Scott a lot of time! Thank all of you for sharing!!

[@davidolson9475]

What a busy week- progress on all fronts: the Buick, '60 Impala, and even a Classic Tire on the Kaiser (I STILL think your Packard straight 8 would look awesome under the hood of the Kaiser)! I know through the magic of editing, all of this progress looked like a relatively painless 'forgone conclusion', but I also know from personal experience how deceiving an illusion that is. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride! P.S.- I'll never get tired of the jam session clips of the band! 👍

[@ihrescue]

Great progress on both the Biscala and Buick. What great work by you all and good that you have such reliable help from the agents. Good luck to Honey Bunny on the cycle project, license and the Buick tranny. There may actually be a transmission under all that caked on grime.

[@richmelillo9637]

Yes, Ash and Myles aways a big help!! Good people! New Honey Bunny does detailed work also! Glad to see her aboard. Lotsa fun stuff Scott, you have accomplished MUCH this past week! Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Rich

[@dennissmith5037]

I must be starving for entertainment. It was so trippy watching the camera work in my classic tire. The hoist has been especially useful. Ash's Datsun is sweet.

[@johnscally255]

Thank You GUYS Rock,We really like Miles BLACK PONTIAC. Have a SUMMER Day who worked taking the engine out,Finally. Be Safe CHEERS

[@MrRoadWorrier]

A Rick Springfield song to start with - my teenage self would heartily approve... and this old bugger, too 🤩

[@andymair7992]

I'm watching this, as I see it. I gotta stop and not comment until I see this complete. Otherwise I'll be commenting until Monday! Carry on! 😂

[@bertoltb1358]

I hope we get to see you unearth that transmission from all the grime!

[@garykerkstra1067]

Wow! Didn't expect the Buick going to paint this soon!

[@GMGarage2010]

"UFO landing" ... You ain't kidding! Love the '59's ass end!

[@TarquinJoseph]

Rick Springfield's Jessie's Girl! Loved that song although I was too young to fully understand what it meant.

[@BobFurman]

Anyone who can make those doors shut like those on the Biscala is a true craftsman...what an accomplishment!

[@normanduke8855]

The Buick is going to be a magnificent looking car, rare too. UFO landing! It certainly looked like one.

[@thomasputnam4491]

I had a blue 59 2 door that was a stick and it was not a good car to me timeing chain went out but it was pretty fast with the stick the automatics were slow..keep up the good work I love the 60 chevy I had one a black and white one good pretty car

[@miker252]

We sold those tires in my father's gas station in the sixties. It is fun to see them again. If I remember correctly, you would be lucky to get more than ten thousand miles out of them on our hot Arizona roads.

[@coldwarmotors]

Awesome! Thanks for the note and the perspective on the Classic Gulf tires!

[@douglasbrown8175]

Scott I am really happy to see the Chevy coming along so well, it's going to be a rare piece ,not many left. The lift is proving to be a wonderful addition to the shop ,so much easier, and it really speeds up the project. If you can find the high transmission jack it will really be a nice accessory, and make it so much easier to do transmission work. I finally have all those things but I'm too old to use it. People offer to buy these tools, but it hurts to let them go. Enjoy them Scott you earned every piece.

[@vicmabus1532]

Chevy is really taking shape! Well done, Scott!

[@pcbullets8726]

Great to see you figured out the mess with the Buick. Hats off to Miles and Ash for all they do to help. Cheers!

[@moparpollack6242]

Don't know why but I like the Buick build better that the Chevy build. I thought the torque tube went out in the 40s but here we are in the Buick. Hope you have a great week see you on Thursday !

[@thebear5454]

Nice to see a little progress on the '59 Buick in today's episode. Great progress on project Biscala finally seeing the two halves together on a more permanent basis. Well done Scott.

[@garryhatchett775]

What a busy week! Big steps on both projects. Nice work, as always.

[@volktales7005]

Somebody is going to need another barn soon! Totally enjoying the Biscala and Buick projects. And a stellar episode of My Classic Tire!

[@liasis2]

Really enjoy seeing these cars come together! Thanks for another fun Saturday. And thank Frankers for her help wit Classic Tire!

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

Frankers really hit a home run with this episode of My Classic Tire. I remember so well the tires at our local Gulf Station. Cheers!

[@TommyBradham]

How about an update from Miles on his 59 Buick. Surely he has a beast of a nailhead almost ready to put on the dyno 😁

[@NorthRiverTV]

That torque tube design seems to be the Achilles heel of those 50's Buicks. Still though, cool car. Cheers from NY :)

[@dddevildogg]

My Dad bought the exact same car and year. Kaiser It made it home,and that was it. I never even got a ride in it. At that time, a Ford sedan with plenty of whiskey dents,but a roaring V8 and it could peel out, was The Next Family Car. Back then if your car could peel out,it was instant cool. Otherwise, the bad gals wouldn't get in. Sometimes you had to dump out a few guys to make room for them,and then peel out a good used tire would be like $10 at the tire guy store ,which of course is $100 now Henry J.Kaiser also made a funny compact car,the "Henry J" The Kaiser & Frazer union in automaking is a interesting tale, A Good Show,Scott....the SOS

[@robertshemory3541]

👍👍 to Ash & Myles for all their heip. Cheers gentlemen. Looking forward to seeing more Impala and Buick wrenching. ❤️✌️😎👍 Cheers Scott.

[@t-rodzgarage]

Nice to see all the work on the Buick and the Impala .

[@ShipHighInTransit]

Jesse's Girl, one of my favorites from high school :-)

[@Rl469]

I knew someone who owned a 1959 car from each GM division when I was a kid. My dad had a 59 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 that we travelled to California in when we moved from Kansas in 1960. That was a cool car - very space age - but I think the 59 Buicks were the prettiest of the lot. Best of luck in your Buick project!

[@christianheidt5733]

CWM time!!! ❤

[@debhart4302]

I love the Buick.

[@damnbigyank9993]

Buick is going to look so cool when it’s done Cheers from Delaware.

[@stevecr8934]

OK. Tha white 'spatts' look like wide sidewalls. Excellent work Scott on attaching old and new body. Wait. There s more...

[@conniebelanger2141]

You’re just not going to get this type of in depth,non bias reporting as you see on my classic tire on any other channel. It’s the best show really!

[@markbehr88]

Thanks Scott. Love the Kaiser and the Buick. In addition to the 72 Sport Suburban, the 59 Buick would make a cool T shirt. 👍

[@growingknowledge]

Always love the Easter egg at the end of the videos and probably helps your numbers a lot too when people like me look out for it. KZbin must hate that this is exactly what a lot of us want to watch. Keep sticking it to them. Great show this week boys and girls.

[@abloke8834]

That's a nice flying vee you've got there!

[@coldwarmotors]

Oh thanks! It plays well and stays in tune, so it gets a lot of use... Cheers!

[@rogerolivier146]

The 59 Buick was, I think, a beautiful car and this one, with its flat top, will be very nice. It is a joy to see you guys working on it. Great show as usual. From Belgium.

[@butcher390]

Good Saturday evening Gentlemen Another phenomenal CWM 🍻 Its morbidly fascinating Seeing the mechanical detective 🕵️‍♂️ work , involving solving that , Rear torque tube , dilemma . Must have , flate rated that puppy Out the door . Just to get it done Glad you're on a service lift ( just realized its A , symmetrical ) During this corrective action / in house TSB Nature daylight is an added benefit I genuinely commend you for tackling this , daunting corrective action & repairs The Biscala is coming out MINT !! Those doors close with ease !! Its interesting just how many spot welds , hold these supporting inner panels together . Just imagine , trying to slam those peices together , coming down the assembly line , back in the day . Gulf service station tires ?? Gosh !! Haven't see one of those In decades !! "Top tube tips" ..... LMAO 🤣 Bronze bushings with grease Never knew that Look at the , massive alloy drums !! Look at the massive diameter of that center link ..... meaty !!!! Nicky Minaj , thic !!!! That chain fall set up , Is the cat's meow !! Look at that , bell housing And flex plate design Valid point , Scott Those cars , 10 years old with 70k on the odometer , were considered , worthless . #WheelSpats #MyClassicTire #SummerOfSplice #Biscala #TorqueTubeUpgrade

[@coldwarmotors]

Thanks so much for the kind words... Glad you enjoyed it like we did putting it together!

[@alexwallace9832]

Hi Scott, Money versus time is a balancing act that most of us have to do no matter what your passion is. In my youth I was told by a great elderly man "every one has either time or money very few have both" CWM watched! Now, my Sunday can begin. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cmans79tr7]

Hey, you get bonus points for helping me learn about torque tube driveline. Not knowing exactly how they worked, I was always afraid of the thought of working on one. And after seeing this vid, my fears were confirmed. I would never as a teenager been able to work on a torque tube with my car supported on cinder blocks in my parent's gravel driveway😬😵‍💫😵😫

[@danstewart8218]

Ahhhh...Saturday...Seeing Frankers in the outtake..Oh...Tire...Oooohh...Can I smell Squirrel?

[@butterbeantx]

Man you guys have finished multiple cars before I've even gotten one of my projects sorted. I really need to use you as inspiration.

[@cmans79tr7]

Yeah, he and Jonathan Winans make me look and feel like a real slacker😮‍💨

[@corey6393]

Loving the new music selection for the second Buick segment. Upbeat, odd time, distortion with keyboards. Very nice.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hi Corey! Glad you liked it... Ash dared me to write something in 13/8 when we were mounting the tires for the Renault, haha... Cheers!

[@corey6393]

@@coldwarmotors HAHA I tried counting it but couldn't. I'm not a musician, but I can hear when things are just a little off the norm. Well done!

[@daniellaris3772]

Great show Thank You for putting them together. Frankers the best Classic Tire Host.

[@onceashadetree8833]

And here I thought that 59 Buick was just a weird wheel location. Cant wait to see it done. Excellent work on the Chevrolet too...Love watching the splices. Cheers

[@duncanfrere2656]

Great episode!! Thanks for showing us just how the Biscayne/Impala splice works back there at the wheel tubs and package tray. I know it's fiddly and uncomfortable to film in the car but I, and I'm sure many others, find it fascinating just how these cars fit together. LOVED the new/old Gulf tires on the Kaiser! The Keystone Cops tire chase featuring the lovely Frankkers gave me a belly laugh!! Thanks for your channel!

[@coldwarmotors]

Thanks so much, Duncan! Glad you enjoyed this one like we did... Cheers!

[@javierdenardo2607]

Good idea cleaning and painting the driveshaft, as it is easier on the eyes when reassembling.seems you solved a cold case.

[@oliverw3646]

Both the 1959 Buick and 1960 Chevy will be awesome.

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

I enjoy watching the Biscayne morphing into an Impala. Flat top gets a second look to straighten other previous botched jobs. Old cars need more guys like you to figure out where things went wrong. 🤔 excellent 👌