Saved From The Crusher: 1947 Chrysler Royal!

Hey! I was out shopping again at a local salvage yard that is closing down, and i bought this old Chrysler Royal so it wouldn't get melted down and turned into a Daewoo Lanos or some such rubbish.
These Chryslers were manufactured unchanged from 1946 to the beginning of the 1949 model year, and I've always liked the big grinning face they have. They were a nicely put-together car featuring a 251 c.i. flathead 6 cylinder engine, and this car has the "Fluid-Drive", which is basically a fluid coupling in front of a regular clutch and 3-speed standard transmission.
I got the engine to turn over by hand, so there's a chance it can be made to run, but the fluid-drive transmission means that I won't be able to pull-start the car like I do with some of these units that have been parked for 40-50 years. Nevertheless, I think it might be persuaded to run with a "little" tinkering...
Well, I hope you guys enjoy a short look around at this sweet old Chrysler; anyone who has been following this channel for any amount of time knows I am prone to acquiring this type of thing when left unattended for very long. I think that these cars represent a time in history that is gone and not coming back anytime soon, and I hate seeing them cubed for a couple hundred bucks worth of scrap to be made into something immeasurably inferior to what it is right now, even in its somewhat weathered state.
As usual, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who subscribed to my little channel here, and for all of your "likes" and comments. I read every one, and genuinely appreciate that anyone would take the time to tell us that they like this kind of thing. Of course, I couldn't do this without the help of any number of generous friends who help out finding, moving, tidying, and tinkering on these hopeless cases. Thank you guys.
Of course, none of it means anything if Stella isn't having fun...
Cheers to everyone from me, the other CWMC Agents, and of course my girl Stella...
s

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

I really appreciate you saving these cars of my youth. The memories can't be cut with a knife. I remember clear back to the age of 3.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note; glad you like this kind of thing. Cheers.

[@androo4519]

Good to see the cat getting involved

[@wahnburnskill986]

Thanks for saving it. I have 19 old mopars. 1929-1971

[@redradiodog]

Even if you don't get them running, you're still a hero cause you saved them!

[@tjohnson9051]

Neat find. My Grandmother had one, I don't remember the year as I was very young but it was 2 tone. Tan on the bottom and brown on top and it came with a dealer installed rack on the roof with a fitted canvas. The ultimate family truckster. She sold it and got my favorite car a 56 Chevy 4dr Belair with a 6 cyl, powerglide AND it came with power windows and power brakes. I rode in it from about age 4 up until 13 when my Dad sold it for $500.00 out from under me. I wanted to restore it and drive it when I got my license. He said he didn't want it hanging around. All it needed was over the headlights and dog legs like they do other than that it was a sweet well taken care of car. The guy that bought it trashed it then tried to sell it. I could have bought it but at the time it made me sick. Looking back I should have anyway as later I became owner of two body shops. Today at 58 I still would have that car had I bought it back. It was so cool riding in it as a kid. As for the Chrysler, I'm sure I rode in it but I was probably about 2 yrs old.The 56 was the one that did it for me. I always admired the dashboard since for a while I couldn't see over it. I love the Chrysler you picked up and would also like to see it run.Stell seems to like it as she hopped right in. In some of the other vids she walks away not interested. I look forward to each video. They are fun, entertaining, and learning how to fix stuff for dirt money is the added bonus. Keep um rolling!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note; always nice to hear from people who enjoy this kind of thing... Cheers from me and Stella.

[@aceautonewportky]

Such a great find. Thank you for saving these gems from the crusher.

[@jimfisher3122]

Its a 47 Chrysler Windsor.

[@jimfisher3122]

Cool dog and cat. Awesome. Lol.

[@jimfisher3122]

Dynoc interior..

[@mdogg1604]

Great video! Those old Chryslers had so much class, and they are built like tanks. I embarked on a similar labor of love 19 years ago with my '49 Chevy. I learned a lot and kept it fun despite inevitable setbacks. I wish you all the best!

[@rollerdavem]

God bless you for what you do! My heart breaks for how many of these rare treasures are lost forever only to come back as toaster ovens...

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

So glad there are guys like you around that rescue old treasures of motoring. When the Chinese wanted mega amounts of steel ten years ago, they were paying megabucks to us aussies. The result was devastating as it has left our rural areas stripped of most of the old clssics and historic old machinery. Scrap guys didnt care much what it was, it went into the bin and got crushed. Sad time mate...

[@kelli217]

The pets seem to like it well enough. :D

[@rogerstill71]

The cat is gorgeous, too.

[@Mopar-Pioneer]

I love the old mud and snow tires on the back end !! Haven't seen that tread pattern since I came to australia !!

[@Bruningable]

Hahaha - the cat and the dog!

[@dragon-ei7kf]

I'm so glad people like u save classics thank you

[@joelmccoin9727]

Sweet Old Chrysler, I am glad you saved it. I had a 46, it was a cream puff, but that was also in 1971. Really enjoy these videos, makes me wish I was there enjoying the adventure. You guys have fun, Thanks for video.

[@mynameis9057]

wow,i never checked the description on your videos before, dang,nobody really writes much or anything for a narrative, but now it looks like I'll have to go through and read them all having missed your dissertations the 1st time around! thanks for "whiskey dents" that's been gladly added to my vocabular lexicon! lol! you guys are such a treat! r.i.p. Stelle, I still get teary seeing her,people are o.k.ish at times, cars are cool and critters are just the absolute fucking best!!!thanks again! ▪☆☆☆▪

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent save That front end is beautiful

[@03Venture]

That’s a magnificent automobile right there. Congratulations!

[@Cyberman762]

I see the Packard is waiting for her time to shine! Great job, I love these videos.

[@realmaindrianpace]

Cool car, great save. I like Frontenacs, I have a maple leaf hub cap from one hanging in my garage here in Arizona. It's a long way from home.

[@eddiebelvedere2400]

I enjoy your humor and honesty with your series. I know you guys just bought this Chrysler, but I am already looking forward to the next installment.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks; always nice to hear from people who like this kind of thing... cheers!

[@tedalexander162]

Great save and very nice project car to start with...

[@bilsob1]

Another great video, Stella and the cat seem to like the car.

[@jayallenbrand8857]

Good that you rescued this one. Wish all old cars and trucks could be rescued. Good video. I would like to see a future video of this car running again. Jay

[@coldwarmotors]

Hi! Thanks for the note; I'll probably try to get this Chrysler running this summer... Cheers!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Stella is saying “ Well come on Dad let’s go for a ride “! You know when she jumps in a back seat , she’s ready to go! lol! Pretty cool old Chrysler though, even though she’s crusty.

[@LMacNeill]

Man, y'all find the most amazing stuff! How that car, having lived in Canada all its life, and being parked in a field for at least the last 40-something years, isn't completely rusted away, is just beyond me. Sure a couple of holes in the bottom, but the rest of it just has a nice patina and is in great shape. I don't know how y'all find this stuff, but I'm very happy you do!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note. Glad you liked the Chrysler like I do! It's pretty rough, but mostly there, so I grabbed it. There are still lots of postwar cars around here, but the crusher is getting a lot of them as cities grow over the farmyards and younger generations "clean up" grandpa's place... I get a few cars from people just wanting their parents' places tidied up so they can sell.

[@thrinmon]

Man, I wish it were more like that in New England. Around here people ask a grand or two for cars that are in complete shambles. It's ridiculous.

[@ralphj.deslaspalomas6600]

It may be nonsense, but it's lots of fun to explore, learn and watch the videos. By the way, as an animal lover, I sure do hope you had your pets spayed/nuetred. We have more than enough animals that are in "desperate" search of forever loving homes, such as yours. Thanks a lot. I will stay tuned in. 😃

[@delmontindustriesltd7501]

Great save. That car was stunning and elegant when she was brand new, and is still beautiful. I have said it before, those old Chryslers are a unique brand of their own. I have seen a Desoto with similar suicide doors parked in the woods here in Michigan that has kept my interest for many years. Unfortunately the owner is not a very friendly person so saving that car is probably out of the question. Again, Thanks for saving another automotive gem! -Nick.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for checking it out! Glad you like this kind of thing like I do...Cheers from me and Stel.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Very nice. My grandpa bought a 1948 Dodge 2dr Fluid Drive brand new it looks just like your Royal. My dad used the car to go to work when he was living with his parents. Dad got married and moved out and eventually my grandpa sold the car to my uncle, who used it for quite a few years before selling it to my brother who sold it to me. We had the car until 1974 when the New Jersey Turnpike had our farm condemned for an extension on the turnpike that never was built. We had a bunch of vehicles on our farm that we had to get rid of before we moved. The Dodge went to the scrap yard, it was in pretty good shape and hopefully someone did what you did and saved it. When you were pulling the car from the junkyard one of your agents was catching a ride on the rear bumper. We would ride the bumper of our 48 out in the fields and there was a curve that had lots of sand so much that you could get the car to go sideways through the turn. We would fly through there and try to dislodge whoever was riding on the bumper which was sometimes 2 or 3 guys. Had lots of fun with that car and it helped me to learn how to drive a stick as the fluid drive was very forgiving. Thanks for saving some history and I look forward to the progress.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for checking it out! Great to hear from other who experienced these cars when they were still running around...Cheers from me and Stel.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

:> )

[@mostlymoparih5682]

It was a good car and i wouldn't mind having it today.

[@josemontano7767]

That was a great story thanks for sharing it.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

another example of superior Chrysler engineering. that's a stately old gal. Estelle and the cat seems to like her. hope to hear her running soon

[@coldwarmotors]

Yeah! Another fun old thing for the collection... Glad you liked it! Cheers from me and Stel.

[@jeanmariebalaes1137]

I have a lot of pleasure watching your videos.These antiques are charming. Greetings from Belgium.

[@coldwarmotors]

Greetings from Canada. Thanks for checking out these videos...

[@retroolschool]

Ive always had a soft spot for these 46-48 Chryslers, more so than Plymouth or Dodge. Great find boys!

[@michaelcassidy463]

By far my favorite KZbin channel. Keep the videos coming guys. We all love what you do.

[@friguy4444]

WOW! I found this video in my selection of what to watch and I thought it must be an extra from the boys as they've been doing the last few weeks but No! It's from WAAAYYY back in 2016! How cool is this! Is that the same forklift that Scott now owns and uses in his yard?? Then there's the regal Stella! Oh wow how awesome is this! Scott even looks like a younger guy even though it's not even 10 years yet. Very cool to see! Would it be at all possible that that door handle can go on up side down? Or is on up side down? LOL. I'm sure Scott has it on as right as it can be just a thought.As I watch there's just more and more. Those Laundry bags use to be sold in Laudry mats and that 9 lives battery is a memory shaker!

[@JimmyKraktov]

These's still a lot of car there for someone doing a restoration. Sitting on dirt does make them go mushy on the bottom but I've seen frames made for cars this vintage. I can see this car becoming part of something really nice down the road. Nice find.

[@abrahamsalcido9174]

Nice find. Dodge had the nice body Stiles and definitely sets them apart from the others. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnscally255]

And nice to see Stella enjoying another car.

[@discerningmind]

THANK YOU for this and the other cars you save from the crusher. I bear in mind that you are the custodian of these vehicles for future people. So men like you are more to me than guys just having fun with old cars. I remain happily subscribed.

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Love your collection, so good to save one more, when there gone there gone forever, all that would be left is pictures of the car and that would be a shame. I enjoy watching all you guys workin on these old rigs, you make some nice repairs with not much. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note and for watching this stuff. Cheers from me and Stella!

[@billstevenson7381]

Yet another episode of "THIS OLD TIRE"! LOL!!

[@EdFrankes]

Another great find! Lovely car, really like the style.

[@67gt500snakebite]

I agree with you 100%. On saving from the crusher. Only to be turned into a modern car that will never have class, or collectable value. Thanks for saving so many classics.

[@bgdady4269]

Love that you take the time to save some of our history!! I have two of my own!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey thanks! Nice to hear from other with the sickness, too...

[@VillsvinJeger]

1:46 Tell ya what...Chrysler Corporation has always been on the leading edge of technology, innovation, ideas, creativity. Third brake light!!

[@robertpradella6550]

Such a beautiful dog at the beginning!! Lol!

[@wilkesjournal]

Keep up the good work, brother! I hope to see this one soon in a future "Will It Run?" episode.

[@jmb1231983]

You sir are a saint!,,I wish we all had the time money and property to save every classic out there!,,,,or at least have them sitting in our yard instead of someone elses :)

[@jefftreseder4358]

WOW! I could SO see this car chopped and lowered with a dark maroon with metal flake just cruisin' down the avenue nice and slow...

[@jackmitchell123]

Love these videos, watch every single one. Always excited when I see you've added a new one. Never stop tinkering! Cheers from Vancouver island

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the kind words and for watching this stuff! Cheers.

[@muffs55mercury61]

My favorite early post war Mopar! (the 1955-56 Chryslers and Dodges are my all time Mopar favorites) The old girl looks like it has a fairly cherry body which eliminates a big restoration headache. Most mechanical parts are available. Car looks like it was an excellent running car when parked.

[@VintageTexas59]

Nice find, what a grille ! And Stella have a new buddy to check out the cars with, sweet .

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, glad you liked this one... Cheers from me and Stel...

[@jimburig7064]

When I was a toddler our neighbor across the street had one of these. It scared me.

[@norton5au]

Keep up the good work enjoy you and your guys passion for saving old cars , From Bazza here in Toowoomba Queensland Australia

[@Kinseydsp]

coldwarmotors Boy I wish I was your Neighbor so I could help you with these cars! Sure enjoy you saving them and all the people who help you and of Course Stella she is the best part of the story! When I was young I used to save old cars! Keep up the work.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note... Always nice to hear from anyone who doesn't think I'm insane, haha. Cheers.

[@adrianames8590]

Looking forward to "will it run?" Nice car gentlemen!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey thanks! I hope she'll go! Cheers.

[@MrHorseball]

I love these videos! Keep 'em coming! You guys look like you're having a blast with all these ancient rigs.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for watching this stuff! Cheers.

[@kfs025]

love this channel great to see these great cars saved.

[@jimfisher3122]

Thank you for not crushing it. I've the same one you have aswell.

[@Bigsinglecoils]

So cool that you're saving the Chrysler. If I had the space I'd be doing the same as you, I hate seeing all that old art go to waste. I'm limited to one project- '37 Chevy- Canadian made as it happens, export RHD model- sold new here in New Zealand. Would be super cool to do a Will It Run? on the Chrysler! Cheers

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note; I'd like to try firing this one soon (maybe even get it to move around?), but I don't see this being one that I will put back on the road... Cheers!

[@zacharyradford1708]

I vote for a will it run "daily driver special" such a well built car man!

[@markapool]

Fantastic car. Can't wait to get it started.

[@charlesbutler4646]

Nice car, in reasonably good condition for what it is. Definitely worth the save. It would be a tragedy to lose this old treasure.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note and for checking out the old Chrysler... I was happy to give it a home where I could see its big grinning harmonica-grille every day. Always a treat to hear from anyone else who likes this kind of thing like I do! Cheers...

[@allencrider]

THose 1940 to 1948 Chryslers were my favorite style.

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

Stella knows the deal. Those rear doors are fender smashers. If they open at speed they go right into the fender. I'm sort of jealous...nearly every one you get bars over, and the one car I got won't, lol.

[@Grandpanfun]

This channel should be way past 10,000 subs . Great videos thanks

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for saying so! Cheers from me and Stel.

[@andrewwilson8317]

What a lovely car,beautiful styling.what an amazing collection you have,very jealous !

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for saying so, glad you liked it! Cheers from me and Stella...

[@jiminycricket2230]

Right on Stella! Bite his ass if he slacks off. There's old cars that need fixing!! Great save cwm. Cant wait to hear it run.

[@coldwarmotors]

Oh, now the pressure is on, hey? haha

[@jiminycricket2230]

+coldwarmotors Haha yes it is. Legions of fans watching and waiting with baited breath...

[@granskare]

when I was in Turkey with the USAF in 1957-59, our fav taxi was a yellow C hrysler similar to t his one...our fav ride. It was probably assembled in Belgium.

[@TicTac0097]

We need to donate this kind hero

[@cosmotippy]

Very cool! It's a hard decision who is cuter, your dog or the cat. I can't believe Stel is that laid back, she must have one wonderful personality. Chrysler is a good pick. Wonder what the back seat looks like under that J C Whitney cover. Maybe you will do a special reveal, who knows...what wonders lurk there.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note. Yes, Stel is a lovely dog... she's the best thing about this place, even if she is pretty bossy and used to getting her way 100% of the time...

[@charlesmichael9188]

"AYE" ! I am 67 and when I was a little boy in USA>..I'd look on the rear brake lights to see what year the car was.

[@danconlan64]

I did that also ha ha

[@richardrickmason6456]

Great video as usual my friend, you must try and get it running if possible, love how the cat & dog made them selves comfortable in the back!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for checking this one out... Yeah, it very quickly achieved "lounge" status with the furry set...

[@fastdrive55]

Great video. I also vote for this to run next.

[@coldwarmotors]

Noted, thanks! I'd also love to get this Chrysler going...

[@merlyn59]

She is a treasure as is Stella.

[@sulistiman]

that fender needs a lot more love 💘 great car has it's share of rocker panel delete

[@davidgradley]

I would also like to see this as another Will it Run, having seen your rescue video I would love to get hold of one to drive in UK!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note... This one is definitely on the list of cars I want to get going! Cheers from me and Stel!

[@davidgradley]

Do you think it will be this year sometime?

[@73VWsuper]

great find and rescue

[@jakespeed63]

there is an exact copy of this, sitting in a suburban Orlando Service Garage parking lot. Been there for years. Always wondered what the story was. Thought it would be a cool candidate, to make one of those ICON Derelict cars. Keep all the patina and looks, but outfit with modern driveline.

[@matthewleonard7905]

Love,love your show !!!

[@chadvetter8190]

Those tail lights are the schiz bomb!

[@randypurtteman1183]

You have so many cars, I love most of them. I really would like to have gotten my hands on that 1967 MAC you had. I have a lust for that era of MAC cars. I wish that your shop truck Ford F-250 had the style side body. I would have to steal it. It was my first car.

[@StivNagen]

Another gem!

[@johnscally255]

Very nice Project,have fun!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey thanks! We will for sure! Cheers.

[@chriscapswheelcoverhubcaps630]

Neat old car, not the bottom of the heap model either. Pretty solid too considering it's been sitting since early 70's. I can only wonder what sent it to the junkyard in the first place. I look forward to your videos and your side kicks Stella and the kitty. Keep it up.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note... Glad you liked this one. Cheers from all of us here at CWMC.

[@robertnicholson7192]

The first time I ever saw turn signals in action was on a late '40's Dodge. Thought it was pretty neat, I was about six years old at the time.

[@robertpradella6550]

I love your cat!!

[@lucasbarrow5776]

it's nice to see this you know there is this old scrap yard in town with a 49 or 50 mercury coupe they also have a Ranchero but it's a shame cause the old guy won't sell em so they are sitting there rotting.

[@pwbrown1949]

Great Front end,,,,,,,,,I think my Grandmother Brown had one of these

[@slowpokebr549]

Nice find and save. You've got a little experience with those flat head Dodges hey? Ouch that fender.....

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note... Yeah; I'm starting to have a few of these old sixes around here, hey? As for the fender... well... it'll pop out, I hope!

[@JimBales]

My love affair with Chryslers began when I saw this car brand new in 1947. I owned a '49 Highlander and a '51 New Yorker when I was in high school. Of course they were old used cars by then.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note... not many people would even know what this car is today... Cheers from me and Stel.

[@JimBales]

Thanks, and give Stel a scritch for me. :)

[@robertnicholson7192]

+Jim Bales I found your site a few days ago, and have read almost everything twice. I can't believe what you do. I just wish Canada wasn't inaccessible from the States. I remember when it wasn't.

[@JimBales]

Robert Nicholson, did you intend to send this to coldwarmotors? Sounds like so.

[@robertnicholson7192]

+Jim Bales jim. I did, this was the first time I tried to post anything. Sorry about that.

[@havnofear2764]

Nice score on the Chrysler , tough on that passenger quarter panel ..... cool suicide doors too !........... With a Gum Dip Firestone ........priceless

[@YenaS-l7g]

Nice clean Chrysler 😂

[@lisahoke6505]

keep up the videos guys from kw

[@antarcticmoongiant2691]

The 47 windsor i just saved has the same deal but on drivers side,slide hammer holes that never work even!

[@san379]

a beautiful car.. welldone.. we would love to see it washed n cleaned and vacumed and old start cold start please..

[@chrissgarage9510]

That screams art deco, I could see that thing some sort or mental hospital mint green!

[@patrick38906]

U should make a Will it Run video on this car. I love old Chrysler cars

[@coldwarmotors]

I hope to someday get this old Chrysler going; she's a beauty. Stay tuned! Haha Cheers.

[@mynameis9057]

Stellas even goofing on the concourse body repair job too

[@bill90405]

My dad had a ‘47 Windsor that he drove between PA and Ft Bragg NC 1950-52. Had a wreck and the diecast grille broke in a million pieces. Got traded on a 53 Plymouth.

[@heffoandjuff5903]

Hey,,no radio. I am disappointed but Stella seems to have taken a liking to this relic!