1959 Chevy Biscayne Bought AT AUCTION! - Will It Run Again After Sitting in a Junkyard for YEARS?

[@normaninsandiego7061]

It started, and it runs smooth. Just like a Powerglide, those 235 sixes almost last forever. I think for a 65 year old engine and Powerglide to still function after sitting so long is impressive.

[@IowaClassicCars]

oh yeah this combo will be saved to go in another project for sure!

[@jackdedert2945]

'almost last forever' UNLESS you overheat them. Then you need a new head.

[@skn9895]

I don’t know about Iowa, but in Montana, you can get a State issued VIN for older cars with missing VINs as long as you can prove you are the legal owner.

[@IowaClassicCars]

lot of extra hassle for a state issued vin, body off frame, inspections etc

[@raymontalbano8045]

I love that ol’ Chevy 235! Especially when it’s in a ‘59. Talk about smooth and reliable… even after 30 years of sitting!

[@vayabroder729]

Bulletproof and torquey.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Amen!

[@tombob671]

​@@vayabroder729they were perfect around town. Speed limit was 60 and they were adequate for that. Rural mail carriers loved them to. My grandpa used 235 six cars and pickup 🛻 exclusively

[@alvarezgardening1290]

Anytime I see a mechanic poking around with a flat head screwdriver...I know I'm in the right place! Great video. Thank you

[@dontjivewitha5559]

The cars to good to be parted out , just ring it with another ones paperwork..

[@johncaballero8013]

Wonderful running 235. Is a shame you’re not going to restore that old ‘59. Love those old Chevys!

[@javierdenardo2607]

The car wants to live

[@IowaClassicCars]

itll live on in other cars

[@rickblades9576]

I know you wanted to use it as a parts car. But the frame has 2 serial numbers on the top of the frame . That could be used to get a title

[@tombob671]

My uncle bought one new in 1959, I was 12. It was copper colored but it was identical including the power glide

[@IowaClassicCars]

awesome!

[@jackdedert2945]

Not sure if you've had much experience with that engine, but they will crack a head at the slightest overheat. We put at least two or three in my brother's '59 Bicayne (with six-banger and Powerglide) over the years. Finally got a new radiator..... Get that belt on there and fill that cooling system, if it's not too late already.

[@melmcclure3710]

It always amazes me that a car that has sat that long will fire up that easily

[@ronbunker5778]

That engine is phenomenal! I can't believe how fast it starts and it idles! What a great car! I had a positive cable get shorted over the battery once and when I finally got it disconnected it had melted a big groove in the new battery! It happens.

[@IowaClassicCars]

It happens thats for sure lol

[@ratt727]

Runs really smooth, sounds pretty good. To bad about the Vin tag, very restorable

[@IowaClassicCars]

cant save them all!

[@jerrytraub8074]

Very sweet sounding mill!

[@UncleJoJosHouse]

I always wonder why these things ended up in the junk yard when the engine and transmission work. Not even that rusty.

[@IowaClassicCars]

same i wonder why it got junked

[@brucevanderschrier9610]

Had a 60 impala 2 door with the same powertrain. The styling and interior were fine but the 235 no power, no mileage, smoked and leaked. Because of this car I would never want another 235 for any reason. Drove a similar 60 impala with a stock 283 2v and a3speed manual and it was like a rocket compared to mine. Mine finally spun a couple rod bearings and was scrapped. Good video thanks!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

cruising an impala is an experience not a race :)

[@finfan83]

Yay ! Ryan the Chevrolet Whisperer will be charming the Biscayne today ! 2:19 - looks like it was wrong end to have sparks on 😲14:30 wtf is it doing ? That's not mixed right and overflowing, or what ? 17:06 - and there is no mirror 21:02 - yup that engine wants to live on for sure !

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 Sad that Vin tag is missing but your the right man to manage parting out ! Ryan even the the Pro’s have miss hap’s . I’ll bet the points are cheap. Am big fan of starter fluid. Wow nice sound from that 6 👀😎👍. Factory air screws no more than 4 turns out, if more than that needs a rebuilt ! Nice job ☕️👀😎👍

[@Marc816]

A kid on a bicycle could beat that cinderblock in a street race

[@kencarney6667]

Go .015 on the points and it should kick over and start unless you Have a bad coil or coil wire.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Ryan :) funny part first time heard 235 6 cylinders motor was in 1985 at Vechile shows plus one car had 2 speed Automatic transmission and other one had Manual transmission 3 in tree both were Chevrolet Biscayne cars 4 door ! I remember my dad and uncle nickname them 235 6 cylinders motor the giggle motor sounds like a person get big drinks of fluids and hear goops sounds Lol! Yes my dad & uncles had funny humor too and so funny!

[@IowaClassicCars]

haha thanks man

[@AndrewHCann]

@@IowaClassicCars no problem Ryan :) and thought like hear that also see took as joke too!

[@karltork6040]

I hope you find the tag in the interior, she wants to live😢

[@robertvance1873]

Amazing car.

[@dalestewart5670]

Really great old 59, not bad at all , could put other vin tag on it for 59 Great job and video, enjoyed keep up the good work

[@IowaClassicCars]

i could but thats against the law and i dont do business that way

[@dalestewart5670]

Just wondering why would someone want to ruin a good 59 like this just to take vin tag , heard about people taking them in junk yards

[@kc0lif]

chevy biscayne are cool.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Float valve isn't sealing or electric pump to much pressure and pushing fuel past it.

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Right if you look on the frame a lot of times the VIN numbers are on the frames and as old as that beautiful is❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Runs and looks pretty good why it would end up in a junkyard.

[@joes3485]

Too bad that the 2dr and 4dr sedans use a different windshield than the 2dr hardtop models. This one has a good windshield plus lots of other useful parts. Good luck!

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Well for the boat tank on it and take it for a spin and see how good the train you❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelnedwetzky9694]

It's a pretty good project car if you get the engine and transmission our operational

[@galaxieman1964]

Needle valve in the carb. is having a hard time seating. Maybe float prob., but it's probably just junk in the float bowl.

[@IowaClassicCars]

yeah i assume the needle is sticking, nothing a rebuild wont solve

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Well now you should be able to use that motor for something else❤❤❤😂😂

[@jimringo2569]

Way to go!

[@pazzazz1]

Great find! The engine is amazing. What if you find the VIN tag? Oh, when does my name show up? Russ C here. I do love the 59 Chevy it is a great style!

[@IowaClassicCars]

your name will pop up on videos after this one, i have also updated the descriptions going forward as well on this video, so your name is now showing up :)

[@Mauscmkwk]

You should do a collab with junkyard digs

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

I'd enjoy that.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

59. Sounds. Great. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@russseverson321]

Too bad that tag is missing... Where do you find all of these?! You are always coming up with more great iron!! I will be e mailing you about that 51 That I have in Wisconsin Too bad I dont have my 41, 49, 54, 55, 56 any more! But keep it up! also I have quite a few parts (mostly electrical) for old gm, international, etc... When we get together so you can look at my 51, you can take a look at the rest also!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Sounds good man!

[@erickort1987]

IowaClassicCars ,i told ya before,my buddies were canoing down the turkey river,iowa,w e looked on top of the river bank and saw old junk classic cars,but vegitation of weeds shrouded over them,we didnt go up and look at them,we should of

[@danielsample770]

I might want bumpers too

[@IowaClassicCars]

id sell those

[@DanielKutzbach-lc5no]

Fuel coming out of the vents because floats are stuck

[@biglakehotrods381]

Too bad, that ol girl could be converted to a 2 door car but I get it. Parts are just as good.

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

For the boat tank on it and let it run for a while and move itself up😂😂😂

[@OutlawCarson]

CAST IRON POWER GLIDE

[@danielsample770]

Hey Ryan! Im still looking for a 60 Chev car hood

[@IowaClassicCars]

sorry man no luck on that yet

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

I that was kind of dumb man 0 but like you said people make mistakes but oh well❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielsample770]

How much for the chrome on top of front fenders

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

It's a Chevrolet, had no doubt it would start, you know what I'm talking about don't you bud?! Lol! Seriously though...

[@gregdiamond6023]

Ryan, what do you plan to with the engine? If you mentioned it I missed it. Sorry

[@IowaClassicCars]

keep it for now maybe for a project or sell it

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Well just rebuild the carburetor it's not going to hurt it😅😅😅😅😅

[@dombutler7685]

Thanks Ryan, Is there any way you can check the vin number? and if it's in use?

[@IowaClassicCars]

i could get it off the frame, but if its in use on someone else's car, then it opens a huge can of worms lol

[@dombutler7685]

@@IowaClassicCars yes but it could have been removed 40-50 years ago and that other car no longer exists. of course you could just export it!

[@IowaClassicCars]

@@dombutler7685 have to have legit tag & title for export, customs doesnt play around lol

[@KenthGustafsson300]

But where is the hood?

[@IowaClassicCars]

In my shop

[@Rom3_29]

Im sure you know this. These don’t have vin numbers but a BNP, and it’s ten numbers long Does the firewall have a stamped body number or Body Number Plate If the welded BNPlate door hinge post is missing. Look (might be hopeless) assembly sheet or old registration papers in the car.

[@IowaClassicCars]

These do not have body numbers except on the cowl tag They have a true VIN, with alphabetical digits as well as numbers.

[@Rom3_29]

@@IowaClassicCars- my apologies I got info from old online Chevy magazine

[@IowaClassicCars]

@@Rom3_29 no problem

[@davidcouch6514]

My Dad had that year Impala ugliest car ever made lol.

[@Jflux69]

Low energy.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Whats low energy? Me? Lmao

[@51OAKLANDER510]

Better than attention seekers any day