First Start! 1957 Dodge Texan. Rare MoPar! Obsolete Automotive

[@Yourmission9]

I must say your channel is rapidly becoming my favorite automotive channel, and I’ve watched all the majors, but there’s something better about yours. Cool random cars from yesteryear, and we get to watch them run and drive while simultaneously taking a deep dive into it’s respective history. Super cool formula. Oh and that throttle linkage looks like it’s held together by an erector set, but if it works why not

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m trying to make the content enjoyable and getting some neat and interesting cars out there for people to see.

[@Yourmission9]

You’re doing great brother!

[@Troy440Dodge]

As a man born and raised around MoPars and a retired mechanic specializing in MoPar products, it does my heart good to see this video. MoPars all over the place! Heaven! Keep it up fella!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. There’s more MoPar videos coming. Stay tuned!

[@SuperCommando60]

Love this. back in the day I wouldn't have looked twice at a 4 door, but have changed my mind...esp the forward look mopars. So spacy and athletic. Also that wagon in the carport is killer

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

There will be a video on the wagon in the future. I drove it from California home to North Carolina a few years ago.

[@machpodfan]

I have never even heard of the Dodge Texan! Love the late 50s Mopars. Cheers buddy.

[@ReaperRestorations]

Austin, why dont you have more subscribers?! i love these videos. you find the sweetest cars. i especially love the old Mopars

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Spread the word! 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. I got plenty more videos coming.

[@lanctermann7261]

I had a 1958 Coronet with the 325 poly, like yours. I carried a 16 oz ball pein hammer to smack the starter when it would not engage.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@lanctermann7261 I had to do that with a 57 Plymouth flathead 6. Ha

[@danam0228]

Pretty cool. I didn't know the manufacturers did versions of cars such as the Texan. Thanks for sharing

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

They still do it today! You can get only get Lone Star Ram trucks in Texas for example.

[@danam0228]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Sounds like they might only do that for big atates with lots of people. It definitely doesn't happen in Northeast where I live

[@haroldrogers6083]

Love the body style on the 57 Fury big fin cars !

[@anthonyangeli256]

Nice job on that '57. Those were nice cars & I remember them well. BTW, is that s ,'61 Plymouth wagon under that carport? Funny thing, my family had a same color green '61 when I was a teenager. We took a trip to Florida in it in 1967. Yep, very similar to the movie with Chevy Chase. Lol Anyway that was a fine car. Wouldn't win any beauty contests but it was a good runner. I drove it when I turned, 16 & got my license. I remember it had a really cool speedometer. Also recall putting a fuel pump in her. 3 bolts & the gas line. Easy peasy. Anyway nice job on the Dodge & good luck with future projects.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It is a 61 Plymouth wagon. It’ll be featured in a video in the future! I drove it 3000 miles from California to NC a few years ago.

[@diedonner299]

Beautiful old Dodge, it’s great to see you doing what you love with these gems.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree

[@merlehouse782]

I love that 61 Plymouth wagon you have. Lucky man.❤

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

One of my favorites!

[@robertlee9395]

​@@ObsoleteAutomotiveI couldn't find a video on the 61 Plymouth. It's a beautiful car.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@robertlee9395 I haven’t made one on the 61 wagon yet. It’ll be in a future video. Stay tuned!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I can't imagine too many of these are around anymore .. and this looks to be in pretty solid shape to boot!!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Pretty good shape considering!

[@jasonmarquis7586]

I just found your page, and I'm happy to finally find someone on KZbin who works on the old Dodges. I'm in the process of rebuilding a 325 Hemi (with a 3x2 intake and carb riser) for my 56 Dodge Lancer Custom Royal.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I got Dodge Fever! Stay tuned for more work on these old cars! Love the ‘56 Dodges myself too!

[@billp3310]

Finally, somebody else with a 57 Dodge coronet. Love these exner mopars. I've got another rare 57 coronet, d500 4 barrel hemi, stripper model. No options other than the big hemi, taxi/police issue suspension and brakes. No outside mirrors, no radio, no parking brake warning light even.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I can’t wait to get this one back on the road!

[@billp3310]

Awesome to see another one back on the road. I've had mine for almost 25yrs. Built and rebuilt twice already. This time, it's getting the original hemi rebuilt

[@user-57Plodge]

Cool!, 57 is my favourite Dodge… thanks for the video 👍

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Be sure to check out the video walk around on this car! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPGdYt3oK6tfMU

[@BillLaBrie]

Beautiful! No rust. Time travel!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Awesome to see you saving these cars history in motion. Don’t forget on a points ignition vehicle never leave the key on without the vehicle running the points can weld together. Cheers.

[@oliverw3646]

It's a beautiful car and rather rare. i really like your Mopar collection. Quite impressive!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I love these oddball and interesting cars. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@exploringhistory5796]

Nice Dodge, never heard of the “Texan.” I’m sure swapping that carb with the proper one will make a big difference. Sounds like a strong motor. 👍🏻

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

First step is to get the correct parts on the car! No sense in trying to make the wrong stuff work. Hopefully it won’t take much to get this car back on the road.

[@don66hotrod94]

Always have a spray can of "mechanic's helper." LOL Never heard of a Dodge Texan before.

[@lanctermann7261]

My 1964 Peugeot 404 started like this one did after sitting outside in a field in Illinois for 11 years, didn't even have to file the points!

[@capricetony]

That 2bbl Carter BBD did not change much over the years… 😮Seen in your other videos too, nice home and plot of land, looks peaceful ☺️

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

I like the 4 Door Styling 😊

[@wildcolonialman]

Dodge Texan, fabulous.

[@marklevine-es2br]

My uncle had this model . It was a beauty as I remember as a 10 year old in the early 60s. It was very roomy and quite fast!!!

[@danjohnston3422]

Austin, Texan. And of course it has oil in it. What Texan wouldn't? :)

[@RichardMichel-m3g]

hey Austin, Another winner!!! I'm as old as this car but I don't think I look as good. So cool! Keep it up. --Dick.

[@johnkendrick7304]

I have to admit, I wasn't sure if that thing was going to start it was setting for a long time but as usual you got it going. Nice looking car though. Keep up the good work keep those videos coming

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I have yet to be stumped on starting a dormant car! I like the challenge and it’s rewarding when they drive on their own power again!

[@johnkendrick7304]

I'm an old car guy myself and I absolutely love what you do

[@Jimbrand6756]

The Texan comes with back seat full of illegals

[@ryanwitman8672]

The algorithm brought me to the Dodge Coronet and I’m super glad it did. This channel ROCKS. I don’t really know all that much about Mopar stuff either and this is a cool insight into that

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Glad it did! Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you enjoy the future videos!

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

These Virgil Exner era mopars are just gorgeous. Especially the dodge’s and Plymouths.

[@skeets6060]

I do love those MOPARs with fins ,, the inside looks pretty nice!

[@thecharleylee]

Hey july 23 is when I found and bought my coronet! Cool timing. Mines a 1971 in gold with the 318/auto and factory air. Love your channel and the work you're doing. Keep it up! I'm also a big fan of Swiss army knives, grew up with my dad and brothers all using them!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

People really like to comment on my Swiss army knife telling me to get better tools. (I have plenty of tools) but these knives have saved me many times! And it’s always in my pocket. So I use mine in ways people never thought of! Haha. I’ve had one in my pocket since I was 5!

[@2HacksGarage]

Absolutely awesome car

[@daviddisandro821]

whoa!! love old mopars. especially that era. drov my dads 57 chrysler when i was in high school mid 70s

[@lanctermann7261]

Cast iron Torqueflite. Great transmission, too. It had center plane brakes, 2 leading shoes up front. The drums have to be removed with a puller in the back.

[@jasonthunders6551]

Good stuff 👍 The Aux gravity Gasoline tank got me out of trouble over the years many times😅

[@FranksModelWorks]

Keep em running, Austin!

[@Juan-ll6sf]

Chrysler Dodge? Well, those are nice looking lemons 🍋 with open hood. We learn mechanics with each Chrysler.😅.

[@robrobster9148]

Very good video. It all shows well what you do. Great work

[@dh2360]

You own some real nice Mopars, glad you are sharing your passion for the classics.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks for commenting.

[@andrewwanner6855]

Love those small vent windows on the 57-59 mopar sedans and wagons!

[@waynebowman2315]

Beautiful car

[@victordubowski1276]

Beautiful car 🚗, but were is the original generator.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

The 57 & 58 Dodge are one of my favorites. Giant fins and chrome.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Also good tip that vent tube at the top of the carburetor. If you put fresh gas into that carb and fill the float bowl that way along with a few drops down the carb throat, you won’t need any starting fluid ever the only time starting fluid is really needed is if there’s an ignition problem or really low compressionI avoid using it as much as possible. Just advice not criticism great video.

[@johnscott4506]

Love old mopars

[@r1lark]

Really neat car! I see you are from Hickory, I grew up just across the river in Alexander County, and live in Winston-Salem now. Subscribed! Love the '50s thru '80s Mopars, have had a number of them. Now I have lots of cool videos to watch on rainy days. 🙂

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for subscribing. You’ll probably see some familiar places here and there!

[@robertchahulski8044]

Just found your channel and I'll tell you I'm a big fan of any old Mopar so keep it up. Good job

[@johnkelly8525]

What a real thing no kidding

[@olikat8]

Cool sedan- I like all the vintage stuff, but coupes & wagons have gotten "All the love" over the last decade or so. Sedans = Parts cars for far too long. Good to see more are getting attention these days

[@friguy4444]

Great CAR! Hey that screw driver (Pocket knife) wasn't in the list of "The only things you need to start an old car" LOL. Sorry for giving you a hassle but it completely depends on what the si like as in the shape it's in mechanically as to what you will need to get an old car to start. The car many have some old hoses that are rotten or wires that are not connected or broken it may have vacuum leaks from holes left off for some reason it might have a clogged up carb etc. I was glad to see that you included the sand paper or emery cloth etc to sand the points as SO many "Will it start" Videos don't seem to think of this until long after trying everything else to start it.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Who doesn’t have a Swiss Army knife in their pocket at all times anyhow? Also, I did say start and run and not necessarily start and run good. 😂 Pretty much anything will start with fuel and spark. I’ve started cars without a carburetor before. I’ve also started a car and had a power steering hose explode. This car definitely will need a correct carb, linkage, fuel pump, wires and hoses and all that. But I do know that the engine and trans is okay!

[@decay21450]

My grandparents had a '57 Dodge. Did Dodge's have an alternator in '57? They came much later for Ford and GM. I seem to remember my Father-in-law telling me the original '63 1/2 Mustang had a generator which was replaced by an alternator in '64. Great video.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

The alternator wasn’t standard across the board for Chrysler until the 1961 model year but was introduced in 1960 on the Valiant.

[@decay21450]

@@ObsoleteAutomotiveI thought I saw an alternator on the five-seven.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@decay21450 it’s a GM alternator someone put on the car.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love the '57, great vid!!!!! 🤜🤛

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive 👍

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

And she is now a runner to boot too!!

[@kendallsmith1458]

I have never heard of or seen a Dodge Texan!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

They are super rare!

[@gregorymulkins2544]

Yes coolant can and will evaporate

[@rickrice3221]

Went back to the walk around video - nice strong car! It’s nice that the interior isn’t a pit - I understand Chrysler replaced a lot of ‘57 cloth under warranty, so it’s rare to come across any with serviceable original upholstery - but too bad the PO didn’t try a little harder to mimic the original. Thanks for sharing!

[@garywilson12]

nice dodge very rare

[@DaMagnumguy]

Ah yes. I just traded for a 57 Dodge Coronet myself. Been around them most of my life at one time or another. Mine's the 230 ci 6 cyl. Oh yes, and I subscribed too ;)

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Awesome!

[@chrisridgeway9790]

Hi Poly ! 😀

[@29madmangaud29-h8m]

also, plugs and wires. Probably need replacing//////// got it to run! Great

[@petertornabeni602]

Excellent

[@RichardCWard]

You need to put some gasoline the carberator and maybe get it started. Also check farward and reverse on the trans if you get it running.

[@AlexanderSerrano-gr9kr]

Freaking Beautiful❤

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

I have to finish mine. It became a shelf queen after I lost the hood

[@MarkSwitzer-h1n]

Not many of those old Chryslers around ! I recall seeing these on the road back in '66- '67 . Alot of them were junked by the 1970s or just simply wore out for one reason or another . Today , any original or restored survivors are highly prized especially at auto shows . Let's keep some around instead of sending them to the crusher , right ? Happy Motoring !

[@richardturk7162]

I have had a few poly head mopars and those are good engines . Love the wagon btw.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

The old Poly V8s are great engines. I’ve never been let down with one!

[@jamespn]

You sure have a knack at finding these diamonds in the rough, like the content, keep up the good work. Is that a 61 dodge pioneer wagon in the background?

[@Armc31416]

This may sound like a sacrilege, but I'm quite curious about how this car would perform with modern injection and ignition systems instead of the carb and distributor!

[@srercrcr]

The condensor looks pretty new.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Benefits of being under a cap under a hood in a dry climate. But points very rarely avoid corrosion.

[@rogerstevenson4906]

I have a 56 Dodge Texan. Where are you getting information about your Dodge Texan.

[@dginia]

Just a little jealous, here! Nice car. I do wonder why I seem to never see anyone changing the oil, instead of just checking that there is some there. Don’t we always say that oil is actually a cheap thing to keep good?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks. If the oil looks decent I leave it in for the first start. That way I don’t waste 5+ quarts of oil and a filter just to find out the engine has a knock or some other issue.

[@darrellepickering8433]

Those were a special optioned cars to certain TX dealers who had some pull. Problem was other dealers raised hell over this & it was canceled. They were available in '55-'56 but as far as I knew they were gone by '57.

[@MH-fb5kr]

built in texas for texans… my dad had one

[@uniformedhunk]

that condenser looks brand new...must have been running back in july 23 so 7 months is hardly a long time not running....

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It was not running back in July. It hasn’t driven in decades. The points were corroded badly (if you noticed), the fuel tank was bone dry, the fuel pump was dead, the accelerator pump is shot, among other things…from sitting. The previous owner who got the car in 1994 also gave me the entire history of the car which spent most of its life being towed to various places for work.

[@billdyke9745]

Lovely car. All the important things are there: bodywork, glass, seats, and, strangely, headliner. Mechanicals are easy to fix. But seriously... A car that only on sale in Texas? If you want something really rare check out the Dodge Rhode Island. They only made one before they worked out that it was too big to fit in Rhode Island... Troodat! 🇬🇧👍

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Never heard of a ''Texan''. Google tells me it was a regional model sold in Texas.

[@haroldrogers6083]

I would have used the file on your Swiss Army knife on the points . What is that goodlooking wagon under the carport ?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It’s a 1961 Plymouth Custom Suburban. I’ll have a video on it at a later date.

[@haroldrogers6083]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive i just subscriber so i don't miss it . Me beimg alife lpng Texan i like that. 57 Dodge but never have seen that badging on anything but a blinged out truck .

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@haroldrogers6083 I was born in Texas which is why I HAD to have one of these rare Dodge Texans! Thanks for subscribing.

[@jimsharp5044]

Never heard of Dodge Texan

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Very rare car! And many haven’t heard of it.

[@jimsharp5044]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Never too old to learn something new

[@wilco3588]

It's best not to open and close the points on the power is on without grounding the coil wire because that high voltage has to go somewhere and it may ark internally within the coil which will ruin it. The car is in really good shape is it an older restoration or an original car that's just been sitting?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I haven’t ruined a coil yet. Fun fact I’ve never had to replace a coil in over a hundred cars I’ve owned. (Knock on wood.) It’s an older “restoration” that hasn’t really been driven. The previous owner got the car in 1994 and over the years had various things done. Paint, interior, questionable mechanical work… but I don’t think the car ever was really drivable on the road and sat for a long time prior to me purchasing it.

[@grantkoeller8911]

I just subscribed!! is this car " Christine"?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It is not. But a close cousin. But check out this video series where I get a “Christine” back on the road for Halloween. kzbin.info/aero/PLFzE7PMM--fXpb1rkoUM41O8ssO-18n27

[@jimsharp5044]

Buy a different filler tube for gas can

[@danielulz1640]

I am sure that you will get that Texan back on the road without too much trouble or expense. You will need to budget some extra money though...for a Stetson hat! 😅

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I have a Stetson already! I’ll be sure to wear it when I get the car on the road! 👌🏻

[@danielulz1640]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive ride em cowboy 🤠!

[@49558201]

sounds better than an $ , 66 T-BIRD .

[@bradzimmerman3171]

lol your pretty funny,have you ever heard a ‘66T-Bird….. I didn’t think so,your comment is silly but you are learning hopefully

[@johnfranklin5277]

66 T BIRD...Very nice cars! ​@bradzimmerman3171

[@ragman069]

I thought it was Radar from M A S H for a split second !!

[@moosehand8721]

Use brake cleaner instead of starting fluid. That ether just dries those cylinder walls up.

[@nightstorm9128]

Battery is almost dead,,,you can usually tell by the engine turning over very slowly,,Also you shouldn't need to keep poring starting fluid down the carb,,,,Much better for the engine if you put some petrol in the carb,,

[@Aztec73]

Have you considered a dual master cylinder ? It may be a good idea for a car that big And heavy #Aztec73

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@Aztec73 You can easily add a dual master on these MoPars. A 1967-up master cylinder bolts right in place. I’ve done this conversion for a few cars.

[@Aztec73]

@ObsoleteAutomotive I've heard too many stories of single masters cylinders going out with nothing to back it up So I always wanna dual

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@Aztec73 It can happen for sure.

[@knowone6214]

Christeens brother ? LOL.........ITS ALIVE

[@tripp-n-drive]

Christopher?

[@bobbyhall1305]

Ya easy start when a car has been restored DA

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Obviously my definition of “restored” is far different from yours. Squirting some paint on a car and having the seats redone when a car doesn’t even drive is not much of a restoration…

[@paulsheehan5010]

In Canada, Dodges were rebadged Plymouths.

[@randallsullivan3692]

If I may give you the same advice I gave "Vice Grip Garage" many years ago. Please ditch the starting fluid and prime your long sitting engines with chainsaw mix. Those cylinders need the instant lubrication until the oil starts getting splashed around. Great to see the Texan spring to life. Now all you need is a "Le Femme" to go with it!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

In 1964. We. Moved. From. Saint. John. New Brunswick. Canada. To. Moncton. New. Brunswick. Dad. Had. 57 Plymouth. Wagon. I think. It. Was. Standard. I was. Nine.

[@29madmangaud29-h8m]

Tap that starter with a hammer, the solenoid is dying, yep you'll need replacing the starter.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

Some cars Virgil exner design you thought wow that's attractive and others you're thinking not so much

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

I don't like when people modify things and don't do it Right

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It makes it harder to work on them when they are modified. Got to do double the work by putting it back original.

[@pan59023]

a old car s dont look semi mint under the hood and a car guys would reconize hydro lock and also open the butterflie first before cranking

[@dennisbraun5747]

Please treat yourself to a proper screwdriver.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

But the knife gets better reactions.

[@randyab9go188]

The new safety cans are anything but safe and completely annoying. You spell more than you get in the device half the time. They are completely awful. Give me back the old style any day.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@randyab9go188 yea I literally spill gas or get it all over my hands every time.

[@johnkelly8525]

Useless