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.
@IowaClassicCars28 күн бұрын
oh yeah this combo will be saved to go in another project for sure!
@jackdedert294518 күн бұрын
'almost last forever' UNLESS you overheat them. Then you need a new head.
@skn989527 күн бұрын
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.
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
lot of extra hassle for a state issued vin, body off frame, inspections etc
@raymontalbano804527 күн бұрын
I love that ol’ Chevy 235! Especially when it’s in a ‘59. Talk about smooth and reliable… even after 30 years of sitting!
@vayabroder72927 күн бұрын
Bulletproof and torquey.
@IowaClassicCars27 күн бұрын
Amen!
@tombob67127 күн бұрын
@@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
@alvarezgardening129023 күн бұрын
Anytime I see a mechanic poking around with a flat head screwdriver...I know I'm in the right place! Great video. Thank you
@dontjivewitha555927 күн бұрын
The cars to good to be parted out , just ring it with another ones paperwork..
@johncaballero801326 күн бұрын
Wonderful running 235. Is a shame you’re not going to restore that old ‘59. Love those old Chevys!
@javierdenardo260727 күн бұрын
The car wants to live
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
itll live on in other cars
@rickblades957626 күн бұрын
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
@tombob67127 күн бұрын
My uncle bought one new in 1959, I was 12. It was copper colored but it was identical including the power glide
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
awesome!
@jackdedert294518 күн бұрын
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.
@melmcclure371027 күн бұрын
It always amazes me that a car that has sat that long will fire up that easily
@ronbunker577826 күн бұрын
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.
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
It happens thats for sure lol
@ratt72727 күн бұрын
Runs really smooth, sounds pretty good. To bad about the Vin tag, very restorable
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
cant save them all!
@jerrytraub807427 күн бұрын
Very sweet sounding mill!
@UncleJoJosHouse27 күн бұрын
I always wonder why these things ended up in the junk yard when the engine and transmission work. Not even that rusty.
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
same i wonder why it got junked
@brucevanderschrier961026 күн бұрын
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!!
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
cruising an impala is an experience not a race :)
@finfan8326 күн бұрын
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 !
@debbiebermudez589027 күн бұрын
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 ☕️👀😎👍
@Marc81625 күн бұрын
A kid on a bicycle could beat that cinderblock in a street race
@kencarney666727 күн бұрын
Go .015 on the points and it should kick over and start unless you Have a bad coil or coil wire.
@AndrewHCann27 күн бұрын
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!
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
haha thanks man
@AndrewHCann26 күн бұрын
@@IowaClassicCars no problem Ryan :) and thought like hear that also see took as joke too!
@karltork604027 күн бұрын
I hope you find the tag in the interior, she wants to live😢
@robertvance187326 күн бұрын
Amazing car.
@dalestewart567027 күн бұрын
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
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
i could but thats against the law and i dont do business that way
@dalestewart567026 күн бұрын
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
@kc0lif27 күн бұрын
chevy biscayne are cool.
@CountryBoyGasGarage27 күн бұрын
Float valve isn't sealing or electric pump to much pressure and pushing fuel past it.
@edwinbonnelljr158727 күн бұрын
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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@terrencegiordan981227 күн бұрын
Runs and looks pretty good why it would end up in a junkyard.
@joes348524 күн бұрын
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!
@edwinbonnelljr158727 күн бұрын
Well for the boat tank on it and take it for a spin and see how good the train you❤❤❤❤❤❤
@michaelnedwetzky969427 күн бұрын
It's a pretty good project car if you get the engine and transmission our operational
@galaxieman196427 күн бұрын
Needle valve in the carb. is having a hard time seating. Maybe float prob., but it's probably just junk in the float bowl.
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
yeah i assume the needle is sticking, nothing a rebuild wont solve
@edwinbonnelljr158727 күн бұрын
Well now you should be able to use that motor for something else❤❤❤😂😂
@jimringo256918 күн бұрын
Way to go!
@pazzazz128 күн бұрын
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!
@IowaClassicCars28 күн бұрын
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 :)
@Mauscmkwk27 күн бұрын
You should do a collab with junkyard digs
@waynekerrgoodstyle26 күн бұрын
I'd enjoy that.
@arthurmccarron437927 күн бұрын
59. Sounds. Great. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@russseverson32128 күн бұрын
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!
@IowaClassicCars27 күн бұрын
Sounds good man!
@erickort198727 күн бұрын
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
@danielsample77027 күн бұрын
I might want bumpers too
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
id sell those
@DanielKutzbach-lc5no13 күн бұрын
Fuel coming out of the vents because floats are stuck
@biglakehotrods38126 күн бұрын
Too bad, that ol girl could be converted to a 2 door car but I get it. Parts are just as good.
@edwinbonnelljr158727 күн бұрын
For the boat tank on it and let it run for a while and move itself up😂😂😂
@OutlawCarson26 күн бұрын
CAST IRON POWER GLIDE
@danielsample77027 күн бұрын
Hey Ryan! Im still looking for a 60 Chev car hood
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
sorry man no luck on that yet
@edwinbonnelljr158727 күн бұрын
I that was kind of dumb man 0 but like you said people make mistakes but oh well❤❤❤❤❤❤
@danielsample77027 күн бұрын
How much for the chrome on top of front fenders
@hensleyshobbies-doug776123 күн бұрын
It's a Chevrolet, had no doubt it would start, you know what I'm talking about don't you bud?! Lol! Seriously though...
@gregdiamond602327 күн бұрын
Ryan, what do you plan to with the engine? If you mentioned it I missed it. Sorry
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
keep it for now maybe for a project or sell it
@edwinbonnelljr158727 күн бұрын
Well just rebuild the carburetor it's not going to hurt it😅😅😅😅😅
@dombutler768527 күн бұрын
Thanks Ryan, Is there any way you can check the vin number? and if it's in use?
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
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
@dombutler768526 күн бұрын
@@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!
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
@@dombutler7685 have to have legit tag & title for export, customs doesnt play around lol
@KenthGustafsson30026 күн бұрын
But where is the hood?
@IowaClassicCars26 күн бұрын
In my shop
@Rom3_2914 күн бұрын
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.
@IowaClassicCars14 күн бұрын
These do not have body numbers except on the cowl tag They have a true VIN, with alphabetical digits as well as numbers.
@Rom3_2914 күн бұрын
@@IowaClassicCars- my apologies I got info from old online Chevy magazine
@IowaClassicCars14 күн бұрын
@@Rom3_29 no problem
@davidcouch651415 күн бұрын
My Dad had that year Impala ugliest car ever made lol.