Fixing the engine on the 1954 Chevy and taking it's first drive in years.

In the video Karl and I work on the 1954 Chevy. First a bunch of buddies and I get the motor back together and work on the front end and get all the boots replaced and work on manage to take the 54 for a little drive.
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[@stevemumford6983]

Brent when are you getting back to the GMC roadster?

[@HalfassKustoms]

Just finishing up the 54 quick to get some road miles on er then be back on the gmc.

[@vikingfather1]

I double dated with a friend from high school who had a ‘54 hardtop with three on the tree. Returning to the car with our dates it would not turn over. I pushed it all over the parking lot while he popped the clutch but it wouldn’t start. He finally walked to a phone booth and called his dad. The first thing his dad asked was “did you check the cable to the starter?” We looked at each other while he crawled under the front in and said “try it now.” Started right up!! Our dates were impressed….. with his dad!😂

[@lewiskemp5893]

Hehe

[@mamaleighcase1569]

Love this car!!!

[@terryreust1277]

Brent you and Carl have fun together that's great to see 2 men without egos.

[@jgwilliams5951]

Great to see Ryder coming into his own , laughing , smiling, talking and hanging with the big boys . We need to see more of him ..........and his projects . Oh yeah Brent, you and Karl did O.K. too. Thanks Guys

[@davidhatch2558]

Nice to see the 54 back in action. I see Pablo enjoying himself as always. Thanks for the video Brent

[@streetrod94]

It’s good seeing you and Karl working together the 2 of you guys have fun working together

[@willie6466]

First fire on the 54 was perfect, glad to see this one back in the lineup.

[@Bman2020]

It’s all real cool again great to see Karl hanging out 👍👋🇨🇦

[@terrencebuller7676]

Happy to see the 54 on the road once again. Really cool auto. 👌 Take care and stay safe 👍

[@chicagovasko]

The 54 ❤... One of my favorite build. Karl thank you for working on that car. . look at the fenders many men worked on that car and we gotta keep that car alive .. let's get a 4 link and a nos bottle on'er and tune that baby to the moon and put a Ford 9 in rear end on that gogetter moonshine runner!

[@stuartfletcher2378]

The 54 is such a sweeet ride , It looks good standing still , and looks great in motion . Karl is the kind of friend every man should have , he fits in so well with the surroundings and his laughter matches yours so perfectly . Thank you both and all the members in the shop for this update . Stuart in Ontario ..

[@davidfleishman2275]

The best thing to say is wait for it !!

[@melshea2276]

2 extra biscuits for Buddy and Pablo!!😊

[@terryeustice5399]

Brent looks like Karl gave his seat to Pablo. It’s on the road again the 54 . Thanks for sharing! ❤️👏👊👍

[@johnkranz4004]

Great video Brent and Karl and Good ending

[@larrybailey43]

One of my many favorite cars, the 1954 Chevy !

[@robertlemoi7919]

Hey Ryder, glad to see you again.

[@richardhill4862]

The old girl needs a chance to get out and run, she kept you going between shops. Carl is one of the good guys.😎

[@daleking8529]

You guys sure have fun hanging out! Take care.

[@garylamb4777]

Love this 54

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

A great get together you guys are awesome kool 😊

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

Fantastic Video as always ! The 54 is a champ of a car !

[@Icebuntrucker]

Variety is the spice of life and we sure get it with you Brent , The old girl sure can lite up the tyres ,

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

You and Karl make a good team

[@garylamb4777]

Perfect timing

[@briankarnowski5614]

You and Karl make a great team, better then Bad Chad and Jolene!

[@shanethompson7543]

More like Sad Chad 😂😂😂

[@bass60guy]

@@shanethompson7543 Not a big fan of Bad Chad but he has vision......

[@larrylilly2552]

Great to see progress being made

[@RandyH-qf3dc]

Nice to see the 54 back on the road. Very cool build.

[@robbieautrey3158]

So cool to watch you and Karl work together Brent. It's a shame you guys live so far apart from one another. Nice to see that Pablo and Buddy are so friendly to Karl and he to them.

[@mickhaight4159]

Looks cool good work

[@alanpaulick7815]

54 is awesome Brent. Hopefully Karl will visit soon. Take guy's.

[@jaywebb3105]

Thanks Brent, I just love this 54.

[@user-qq4sk8ec2b]

Good to see it moving nice job

[@harrytaylor6854]

Very cool the 54 she's a runner well done guys take care on the drive home as well guys .Great video sir Brent thank you for sharing

[@brianschmidt2747]

Pablo is loving life again that's great to see. Brent you are one of the few who get cars. How they work. It's impressive watching you wo4k. Thank you

[@vannewman4777]

you guys seem to have so much fun together, it's great to watch

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

She's a runner!

[@joesprague1464]

Love the ‘54.Great collaboration with Karl.

[@TrendsbySterling]

Very cool video Brent. Enjoying the tunes as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@joekever786]

Nice to see car guys hangout getting things done doing what they love having a good time thanks for showing what it's all about

[@johneselunas3442]

You are fabulous to watch work and design your car builds

[@klemenradoman2052]

Finaly!!! First burn out in new shop!!!!

[@pdrphil8159]

One of my favorites...

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Bye Karl, thanks for the Assist!

[@jackmehoff2961]

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Cool Project, this 54 has been side lined many times. Let’s hope the it stays on line this time!

[@1208bug]

Thanks Brent!

[@bigbill709]

Motor sounds healthy.

[@tugmountianroadcampers5582]

Four hands are better than two.

[@frankkirby5763]

The 54 looks and runs great. Glad it is back in action. I can’t wait to see the convertible on the road. Great video and best wishes.

[@markmclellon8516]

54's Jag'n back for more, Ryder's come'n to da fore, Buddy's lay'n on da floor, Karl's out da door, Pablo's front n center ride'n wif Brent in da 54.

[@bass60guy]

Not much room under the hood of the 54' with an LS stuffed in the engine bay, mint!!

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Pablo rides again👍😊

[@richardsink9198]

I love your channel and also Karl's. I love it when you guys get together and make awesome content like this! Thankyou Brent for making my evening bright with your videos. Sure beats the Crap out of the garbage on regular TV. ;)

[@kyleforeman4543]

Nice seeing Ryder out a about, helpin learn watchin 2 great friends trash on old iron, looks like all had good time.good seeing everone, buddy an Palbo are spoiled..lol later

[@TimothyKepner]

Look I don't want to be a nay sayer but you two guys have way way too much fun together and It's a pleasure to watch this. Thank You

[@briankinnear7461]

Nice work on the front-end repairs. Great to watch you and Karl 'working' on stuff. You look like you're having so much fun. The '54 is gonna be one great burnout machine for sure. Look forward to seeing what's next. Be safe and stay well.

[@whatzthis64]

I really enjoy your videos, and Pablo.have a great week.

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

Love this video, on a Sunday here Gig Harbor, Washington over 90 degrees today and beautiful outside. Thank you Bret and Karl for sharing. Like, share and please tell your Hot Rod friends. Need 200 K subscribers.

[@blueeyz2046]

Carona and I also enjoyed you on Puddin's and Karl's colaboration! Keep up the good work!

[@laurensmith1828]

I just missed out on a 54 i was ready to buy. My buddys wake was the day i seen it and by the time it was over she couldnt wait and sold it The aerial drone shots are a great addition to your videos.

[@josephacerra5987]

Oh Yea Burnout time Digging it Thanks for sharing

[@ralphhammond8398]

Hey brent ,Like the Chevy ..Ralph

[@nightworrior666]

Good video

[@MartsGarage]

Glad you learned to like the Jaguar front suspension. I started working for Jag in 88 and retired from there about 5 years ago. That suspension was used in cars capable of 140mph and even more. It will be interesting to see if the shock mounts clear on on bump. I remember you working on that one in the little garage after the fire. I bet it feels spoilt in it's swanky new surroundings. All the best, Mart in England.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video. Another cool car.

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hi Brent, I’m sure Pablo is asking to drive the 54, he’s trying to squeeze you out. Great to see you all. Hello Esther too.

[@oakswamp]

'smoke wrench' haha you have a seriously cool place there mate !!

[@eddiereeher7594]

good show like always thanks😎👍

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@danaowen9014]

Man the car sounds great, all ways a fun time when karl stops buy.

[@michaelguinn5736]

I like Karl's comment about the idle!! I hope the coolant didn't damage the main or rod bearings.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Nah oil pressure rocks and it didn't get driven much.

[@DougScriver]

Mint thanks Brent

[@user-rw9xi8qv7x]

What a blast 🙌 wrench 🔧 with friends and a great time cruising all the relics and swapping at the meat 🍖 😀 munchies in auto cruse outs❤🎉😂

[@garyb.4080]

I really like the 54, great cruiser! I like them better than tri-5s!

[@floridian7143]

Thanks for sharing, always interesting

[@JACK-ot9kv]

Brent, if you've "loved" the Jag XJ's front calipers, you'll love even more the rear one (inboard brakes : really fun)

[@dondavis6997]

Most definitely head gasket problem.😊😊 4:41

[@DroooooopDead]

That is some long dirt roads lol. I love the 54

[@grahamparr3933]

Like watching your videos as it takes me back to my job, only problem every so often I get twitchy fingers, you know like when your wife is driving and you keep braking a pedal that’s not there.

[@ronaldbrown5745]

I had a 55 Chev, but the post 54 looks just a little better.

[@jimmyford796]

Nice exhaust note

[@ptrcmrn]

That is a great car!

[@randyjackson4282]

Too bad you and karl dont live closer to one another it looks like you two work well togather !

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Brent :) , Karl :) , Ryder :) , Pablo :) , Buddy :) , also all work on 1954 Car , yes sometimes something go as planned and other ones got have diagrams how work on from internet! I know myself found need information, instructions and how do it too in steps! That how things work for me Brent and be challenging too at times!

[@williamspray4649]

Pablo looks like he wants to drive this one,

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Man, that is a cool car, always love those Early Chevys. Might just build my own some day 53 or 54.

[@josephdangelo1503]

Hi Brent you got to say I love that 54. Sell your buddy Carl there he looks like Eddie Munster, pretty cool dude pretty cool

[@morgansword]

Its all good as time is something no one has much more. Short summers and long winters... might think insulation now

[@ronmabey3700]

I always found Seafoam worked Really well

[@milwaukeeroadjim9253]

I'm the same model year as your car. Had a few thing removed and replaced as well.

[@howardkoster4026]

I LIKE IT !!!!

[@robertmayer8455]

Thanks!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks a lot man.

[@jaimesan2609]

Dammit Brent, now you have Karl touching everything under the hood!

[@atsidis]

Well, you hook up that turbo that thing looks like a awesome sleeper

[@eric_seguin]

Funny about parts on a Jag. Had to rebuild the alternator on Ambassador Lils Jag at a generic electrical shop. After tearing it down had all of the parts in stock. This was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alternator was under the a/c compressor but slid out between the frame and the center link with a tweak from a pry bar of about 1/8". R&R of the actual alternator was about 20 minutes. Too bad she was a helicopter customer, otherwise it was an easy job. This was in 1990. Think the Jag was a 70s F type.

[@number7__879]

Yes Sir!!!

[@johnkolodziej1692]

Good tunes!

[@TheCrackerBox]

I love that car ! Thanks for another , Brother !

[@vicmabus1532]

It takes a deft hand to pour anti-freeze straight into the hose without spilling a drop!