I bought this 1955 Cadillac WITHOUT LOOKING AT IT for $600! Did I make a mistake?

[@timphillips6744]

Those pointed bumper guards on the Cadillac are lovingly referred to "Dagmar's". Back in the 50's and 60's there was a movie star named Dagmar. She stuck out like the bumper does, if you know what I mean. You can google her name. I'm 72 and like them both!

[@garyparrill1303]

That tail light on the Cadillac is not for gas, it's for blinker fluid.

[@moefuggerr2970]

That caddy bumper is cool.

[@brumbleyjerry8177]

Thanks for sharing. Congrats on flipping the cadi very quickly. Have a great vacation.

[@normabrawner4881]

You have some nice finds there today. I like both the Studebaker and the caddy . I’m glad you found a home for the caddy. And thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us. I just love your videos keep the coming. And try to stay cool out there.

[@leewomack3498]

I love that old Cadillac! Sweet! You done good Silas! Put some money into it, and you can make a lot of money on this to a collector!! I would love ❤️ to see it restored! Stay safe, and God bless! 🤗

[@williamdeegan7840]

That Caddy is definitely restorable. Put floors and quarters on it. You'd be 1/2 way there. I hope you don't hack this one up. Hope you had a great vacation.

[@marygarner5249]

CADILLAC she had the look so glad it got saved 😁

[@PRR5406]

The old Baker and the Caddy are two which, if repaired, would be a movie set dream! Such cool old boats! Hope you had fun in Central America and took in the native culture and critters. Glad to have you home, Silas.

[@johnm.5848]

Parts like the taillight lens, the windshield, rear window and side glass look good and you could get a nice profit from them and other parts Silas. Caddy restorers are always looking out for factory parts.

[@SilvercreekAnimations]

Might help if he hadn't already sold it

[@six4chevy780]

On them buses no air pressure means brakes will be locked. You either have to air them up or cage the chambers

[@Onemanstrash1]

Push hard enough , they will move ;-)

[@DGillyy]

Electric hydraulic brakes are also quite common on school buses, promoted because these part time drivers don't have to get an air brake endorsement. Possibly the parking brake simply wasnt released

[@mikesanders1583]

Both cars were great fun to see and hear about. Never been a Studebaker fan so my vote is for the Cadillac. Lots of new parts needed to repair all that rust

[@reneprovencher8395]

Those turn signals on that truck are awesome. Look good on a hot rod. These old door cranks and handles are also awesome. If they are too big where they slide on you put that putty that you mix, put plastic or foil over the shaft, slide crank or door handle, tape in place after it hardens? Remove and yep it works. I do stuff like that if shaft is worn out on the inside!

[@josephmay8837]

My dad had a 56 when I was a kid. I was mantastic to ride in. Of the Caddy is my favorite.

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Salis that was greatloved it was really great love the caddy the dump cut and crushing to get some crushing done can't wait for next one and have a great trip nice vacation

[@reneprovencher8395]

Rear glass on that caddy is perfect. That’s a keeper to put on a new frame, new floor boards etc. It has a perfect nice front end. In Maine where I am front the headlight surrounds are always rotted out yours are awesome! Great start for a great ride!!!

[@seanmeisner3190]

I like all three, the Chevy, the Studebaker and especially the Cadillac; the '55 is one of my favorite Cadillac years. Last year for the 331 engine, and that one is a Coupe De Ville with factory A/C. My first thought was that you could part it out and get your investment back many times over, but I'm happy to know that someone bought the whole car. Having restored a '54 Cadillac and a '56 Lincoln, I can attest that old American luxury cars are expensive and difficult to restore to original, especially with such rust damage, but this one is still doable. Failing that, it would make a helluva good donor car for another restoration. For $600, I'd say you got a great deal on it.

[@waltergolston6187]

steady breaker waking up makes life an adventure!

[@classic-car-perspective9472]

Nice to see these still kicking about and not getting crushed... I think all junkyards should have a corner yard full of headlights trim pieces ect before crushing the cars that way parts are still salvageable

[@derrickruzicka2385]

Hey from Texas really like your videos.I think all the old vintage vehicles are great.I grew up with old Mustang my uncle had. It was a black fastback he liked to race friends. Hope to see more good videos .

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Unique Way of filling up the Car - Great 50's Style ! Barn is getting a Clean Out for more Room ! You are so very Busy indeed ! Loving You Videos and have a Great Vacation ! Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

[@robertghorne8607]

Good buy on the Cadillac. Its a doable.

[@jonesmetsasta226]

Silas, I'm pretty sure you can eat your breakfast with that loader, you use that like Leatherman.

[@reneprovencher8395]

I love the los slung studebakers. I think mind was a commander. A really sweet ride. I love the one my brother had which was a two door sedan. Bullet nose. Nice, love 51 Nash’s too. Sweet comfortable riding car.

[@aliceevans3357]

I like the old Chevy Truck. My dad had a "54 Chevy truck. It was dark green. There are Rt66 clubs that buy old vehicles to restore and use for yard art. Maybe you could look some of them up, someone may be interested. especially in the parts. I'm always happy to see a new video. Stay cool, stay safe and GOD bless

[@herbgreen3599]

Another good video ., like the Bullet Nose and Caddy, Keep up the Good Work Silas

[@robertsherman5428]

That caddy is the coolest thanks for showing where the petrol goes in the ole Girl

[@hyundia1]

I like them Cadillacs Silas there cool thanks for sharing that video hope you had a great vacation with your family see you soon

[@claytonbarbour2600]

I love the old Cadillac bullet bumpers

[@johnnydeville5701]

The Cadillac is awesome! Glad she's been saved! That Chev truck is rusty and will definitely be good art...real art! Neat Studie too!

[@rogerdereske5923]

Caddy was my fave... Can you imagine that restored and painted "Hot Pink"...front bumpers were called Dagmars early on, that later changed to the "Marylyn Monroe Bumper"

[@brentonmcclean3647]

Silas...I really liked the Studebaker and the Cadillac both. Plus I wanted to wish you and your family safe travels on your vacation to Costa Rica! It's such a beautiful place !

[@nixwix3811]

love the studebaker and the cadillac.

[@rosewhite---]

20:29 view over your shoulder shows lovely curving chrome trim and the equally lovely back glass from when US made desirable cars.

[@Peteslife]

I liked the tractor, I would have paid $500 but I live in a different country.. running and fully working here they are about $3000

[@jeffclark2725]

I see lots of wall art on that Studebaker, great 👍 video,thanks for bringing us along on your day

[@davidboose5803]

Old is old, they're all good, your lucky to get them when you do. Thanks for the good videos. Keep up the picture taken!

[@markhoffman9674]

I like all 3 of them! Great you sold 55 Caddy! Should be able to sell the 49-51 Studebaker 2dr! Chevy truck good for parts! Take care.

[@jasonfernandes8557]

I like all them Older vehicle's The chevy is a Very cool Old dump truck that front end will make great Wall art I'm also glad you found that studebaker and'55 caddy they are both really neat Old car's glad you found a home for the caddy I really enjoy watching your videos you got some really neat Older vehicle's some are worth saving and some are not like you always say it is what it is hope you enjoyed your vacation with your family I'm looking forward to watching more videos keep them coming 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeffblack691]

Both cars are awesome. But those Caddys have some awesome lines.

[@2001rams]

The cool thing about the Cadillac is with the scoops on top of the rear fenders, it is a "factory" built AC car, not an aftermarket AC ad on.

[@urbanurchin5930]

......and - it looked like all the glass was in good shape too ! I would say $600 was a good deal.

[@automotiveaddiction428]

cadillac is pritty cool..I would trade my mustang in a heart beat if you was here in canada.glad to see someone bought it..cool old car.

[@roberthatfull3816]

Nice vintage cars and truck That caddy is real nice and the bullet nose too

[@fredbrooks6488]

The truck by far my favorite

[@johnbarnett7365]

Thanks for lining up all these vlogs. Keeps the momentum going. Hope you had a good break.

[@gilnorton1]

All great vehicles. Love the color and patina on the old truck. Stay cool. Peace

[@1944chevytruck]

YES!!!!! LETS SEE HIS PLACE!!!

[@tomweeks5489]

No sir, Elvis would be proud of you! ☺️

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Silas!! Bum's me out when you scrap these old trucks, I understand you have a business to run....I'm a vintage truck guy.... pretty cool Caddy...lot of good parts.. anyway y'all be safe!!! God Bless!!!

[@machinist5828]

Hmmm....... Fixable......... Studebaker Cool factor........ Caddy Patina........ Chevy truck I hope you had a relaxing vacation! Cheers Terry

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Sad to hear another factory closing in America 😢😢 Studebakers from My Town South bend Indiana

[@CARLOS62B]

Two wonderful cars ... that beautiful Caddy would get my vote.

[@CR7659]

Good solid Stude coupe with the desirable nose, 50-51. Make a nice hot rod. Guy on the tractor is nuts, $500 sounds like a deal to me on that. Caddy is a screaming deal at $600 for a coupe with factory air. Flipping it almost instantly is even better.

[@williamdeegan7840]

The bumper DAGMARS are a Cadillac feature in the '50's.

[@Anders.W.]

There is some old AC behind the rare-window on the Cadillac . Nice finde ,and the Studebaker too.

[@monarch1957]

I like the Caddy it even has factory air in it.

[@benjiher8918]

I like all the vehicles that you show us thanks again

[@michaeldoering3231]

Love the Cadillac... thanks for the great content.

[@jjMcCartan9686]

That blue dumptruck would make a great hauler for you silas with your logo on the side of the dumpbed.

[@alkennedy1124]

Prices fell out here now too ,130 tin / cars , 200 , iron what are,you are getting the same , it really crazy low , they are saying the prices will go back up in November, lol I hope I might be setting on my junk too, thanks BigAl California.

[@charlesstarlin6354]

Cool always cool stuff always thanks 😎 👌 👍

[@russellkessler8510]

I liked the caddy .because before my dad died.he owned 2 of them just like this one .one white and one black. The white one was our family car every day driver .my dad loved that car .the black car he blew the motor on a vacation trip. I still remember those times many years back in late 60,s .but yes brings back many memories thanks . Russ k ohio .

[@brianh5265]

have a safe trip have fun

[@evisin77]

That old Cadillac is savable I hope somebody snatches that up and fixes it! posted this comment and then only couple minutes later found out it's getting saved that's awesome

[@micheldelisle7165]

I really love the 55 Cadillac ,It is a beautiful car.

[@billlevassiur5891]

The 55 Cadillac could be a great lead sled. Great buy.

[@drrick8839]

Another good one, my friend. Keep it up!

[@garryhall2964]

Love the Caddy...cool Studebaker...would love an old skyhawk

[@kdsboosted4954]

Nice save on the 55. I have a 54 and a 56 paid 500 a piece the 54 been on the road since i bought it and I'm about to start the 56 I've been getting parts together and have just about everything. Recently I've located a pair of 55's one's a runner.

[@timhanson2080]

That Studebaker is a keeper for sure. I wouldn't cut off the nose. Sell it complete.

[@oldenslo4141]

I like the Studebaker best. As a matter of fact, I think it would be nice with a small block Chevy engine and trans. C2C I believe has replacement floor pans for this car. If you weren't so dang far away, I would buy from you. Got stop cause I like it so much.

[@boblamb8421]

A factory AC 55 Cadillac is desirable anywhere. Builders on the west coast and overseas would give top dollar for the car. I would have jumped on it had it been closer to Arizona. My high school auto mechanic's teacher George Gezelius is still living and is in his mid 80's but is still working on cars every day. He has a collection of 60's International half ton trucks. He drives them every day without AC. He currently has three 49 Stude's and one 1950 all two doors. All run and drive. He used to hear about cars like yours . He'd hook up the trailer and go get it but age and a tight budget is now slowing him down. He is a big wig in the Studebaker club and knows everything there is to know about them. I'd have to toss a coin to decide which car I like the best given I like all vintage tin. If you have a harbor freight near by get yourself a set of big wrenches from them. They have all the way to an inch and a half. I am a retired heavy truck mechanic that bought Snap on and Craftsman all my 40 year career but for home use and light industrial like your situation the Harbor freight one's would be cheap and would do the job on your loader. Great as always Silas.

[@danielgraf8294]

Another great video Silas

[@jamessekulich2344]

That tail light has fill was my favorite, Silas you need to cut back on the energy drinks, I thought I was going to have a heart attack just watching you.(HA HA HA)

[@richardwarnock2789]

Silas sweet Caddy I had a 58 Eldorado worked a 55 once had those hugh counter balance wheel weight's on all four just they were shot had to remove them don't know if you seen them !?

[@janblake9468]

I learned to drive with a 1948 Stude Champion, which was pre-bullet nose.

[@debbieandstephenpickett144]

Caddy is a great buy and sell congratulations on that

[@eddiealford3579]

Well Silas try to stay cool drink lots of water but I'm really liking the old truck

[@normanswake7152]

I like the Cadillac & the Studebaker. They have potential of being made good runners.🚗🚗

[@richardatkinson500]

Good to see you save and pass the car on; maybe the buyer would do a video of his plans for the car?

[@yeahright302]

great job cirus,love your videos!!!

[@jacsonperozzo3645]

cadillac always the best

[@victorrobinson9116]

You need a riding lawn mower for the property knock down some of these tall grassy areas!

[@garymaynard7562]

Nice Studabaker and Caddy as well as the video!! Boy, are your subscribers climbing fast.

[@ritewayempire]

Definitely did not make a mistake! Very cool old car

[@jjMcCartan9686]

Chris from let's dig18 yourself silas cowboy car crushing & diesel Creek are quality entertainment & all round genuinely great guys 🙌thanks for the videos silas whatever you film it's all great though the will it crush videos in slo mo are awesome 👌& the amount of cool cars that you save ,you save more than most so don't pay attention to the haters 😀

[@chrisralston294]

Great to see you save the caddy

[@marygarner5249]

Always look forward to your video's 😁😁😁👍👍

[@davidross5169]

All were awesome.

[@1roland1953]

Silas, definitely the old Studebaker was my favourite. The old Caddies were just big boats with horns in the front and fins in the back. All the fancy gadgets had a f history of stop working and a pile of my to fix

[@ralphcrume2173]

I liked the Caddy . my uncle had one when i was a kid

[@jasonscott8835]

I just love how you say wall art

[@jasonscott8835]

I can just picture all your cars hanging off the wall like 3D but with no spectacles

[@rob.christie1272]

Caddy, defo a restorer !

[@krisneal7725]

M8, it's not a tree spider. Obviously it's a 55 hood ornament spider 🕷 👍👍🇺🇸🇭🇲 Very rare.

[@ramirodorado2884]

The Cadillac was awesome!

[@petebrooks6539]

Those bullets on the front of the Caddy are known as Dagmars. A lot of those were grafted into hot rods back in the day.

[@davidnelson6893]

Wow what a cool car that is

[@chrislangston1664]

You say the flat head six is locked up in the Studebaker. A friend of mine told a old man said on motors that are locked up. To pull the sparkplugs,put a mothball down each celender. Put the sparkplugs back in. And with in twenty four hours it will turn over. I have always used Marvel Mystery Oil,or brake fluid. Do you think the Mothballs would unlock a motor ? I haven't had the chance to come up with.a locked up motor to try it.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 That particular Studebaker model is/was pretty famous over here in Germany because of a former music TV show called "Formel 1" (formula 1). They had a pink Studebaker with this exact same front in the show and as their logo. Although I like finned Chevrolets very much, I nevertheless think, that this Studebaker is a much cooler (and definitely easier to handle) car. Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@manicmechanic9117]

The Studebaker is a 1950 first year it has the split windshield and the 4 spoke center piece the 51 the last year had a one piece windshield and the center piece had a plastic 3 spoke center . Which mercedes benz did not like and went after them for it !