Fixing Up A 1956 Chevrolet

[@rickgraham2121]

Hi, i started watching and couldn't stop. You're a terrific mechanic and must have had an excellent teacher. My dad bought a 56 BelAir new , i was 4 then , i got to drive it to high school in 69 and 70. Even had an 8 track under the dash. Great times .

[@Xorgetra]

I am from Cuba and I grew up in all classic American cars. My grandpa had a 1950 chevy sedan with a straight 6 and a 283 engine. When I saw this video and how the engine was cranking I was transported to my childhood. Nothing like ol' classic American cars.

[@SimonFordman]

Very cool!

[@MohamedAhmed-xl4ye]

كل هذه السيارات هي في كوبا الان انا مصري تحياتي لشعب كوبا وتحياتي لصاحب الفيديو

[@omgbbqcia911]

man i never click on videos faster than when Simon uploads. who knew you could love a channel so much that has ZERO talking!? keep on keeping on man

[@mtccorp]

Me and you both brother. After draggin cars all day, it’s nice to sit in silence and watch him work on engine s. Helps me unwind 😂

[@Hexhelm]

Haha, same here

[@larrysnow135]

😅​@@Hexhelm

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks everyone

[@josephw.8882]

Facts!!!!!

[@Rusty749]

Simon, I can't describe it, but your videos have a therapeutic effect. After a stressful, hard day at work, or stress with your wife, the videos really calm you down. You feel like you're working with you. No one is just talking your ear off. Thank you for your effort and hard work!

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@williamllorens2141]

It was a joy to watch the entire video. You did a wonderful job ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jedi71]

I agree these videos are like car meditation.

[@nandi123]

I am very impressed by the intentional contrast between form, the beauty of your videography, e.g matching your clothes to the car color, and function, getting the machine to run with minimal cleaning. This is exceptional artistry. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@retrowheels73]

These videos are pure therapy, no obnoxious music, no talking or worse 'hey guys, whats up' BS. Just a knowledgeable guy working on cool cars that plenty of others gave up on a long time ago.

[@CAVERUNLAKE]

I could not agree more!!

[@alexnather7614]

ok lets settle down on the chris fix slander here

[@Jabbekot]

You should have 10 times more subs, because your vids are absolutely fantastic! The artistic vibe, combined with your mechanical talent, makes the coolest combo! Thanks!!

[@svenrostin2843]

100%!!

[@pre1980cars]

He will, it takes time when your starting out

[@arsnb9m907]

1956, the year I was born. I remember riding around in these when I was a kid.

[@vilasboas0306]

Eu também nasci em 1956, 03/06. O tempo passou muito rápido 😔😔😔🇧🇷

[@Rocket-ck3qn]

Stop lying 🤥

[@nunyabuziness8421]

I just got done putting a steering rack in my minivan and here I am watching someone work on a car😂 it was a nightmare took me 9 hours. Fluid film should sponsor you

[@oldcars5547720]

Removing the heater core is an interesting chore as well. The last time I did it I had to remove the heater box three times.

[@ar-jw7tr]

in this video, the use of the camera--- the choice of what would be photographed, the angle of the camera, etc--- is really excellent.

[@FayazAhmad-yl6sp]

In 1967, I saw this car on the roads of Peshawar city of Pakistan, at that time I was 9 years old. Today i retaired as electronic technologist, I saw thoroughly all the electrical and mechanical parts of this car through this video. Impala chevrolet were also on our roads. Fantastic work and video well done.

[@donaldgreen7471]

Best car video I've seen in a long time. No drama or dumb music and great film work. Very cool car. Simon has the motivation I need.✌️🍺

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Excellent video. Two things I liked were that you solder the crimp lug connections (essential for good connection) and the use of a gas torch to make spider webs vaporise. Terrible shame about the cracked block. Looking forward to the new engine when it happens.

[@duncanfrere2656]

Simon's narrative cinematography is without compare. Dude can really tell a visual story.

[@tombom1250]

Stumbled across your video and thought I should applaud you! No ridiculous jabber or annoying soundtrack, and the videography is smart & clear. I will certainly keep you in my subscribe lineup.

[@darrenlavigne6849]

Just found you recently Love your vids So refreshing to not have someone rambling endlessly while working Your content is so relatable Keep up the good work Cheers

[@patricks8086]

Or worse yet rambling endlessly about what they’re GOING to do, and not getting any actual work recorded.

[@sportsfreundpaule4823]

So ziemlich das entspannteste was ich zum Thema Autovideo überhaupt gesehen habe. Keine nervende Musik, keine lautes Gerede. Manchmal ist weniger einfach mehr. Mach weiter so! Grüße aus Deutschland

[@Nverinder716]

I genuinely feel like I could learn more about old cars and trucks from your videos than from anything else out there with a ton of commentary. As always, well done, and I look forward to the next!

[@Povilas7]

Love your videos. It amazes me, how in older days everything could be fixed/lubricated/cleaned and would work for another few years compared to nowadays...

[@johnpartridge7623]

I look forward to this Lad's Videos with no talking & no shite music just a Guy working on an old Car, doing a good job in the meantime 👍

[@wkb8326]

No weird music playing to distract us. GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@robhamill7941]

50/50 acetone/transmission fluid is your best friend when loosening rusty threaded things. Old farmer trick

[@MegaBskR]

Atf?

[@mccall9770]

@@MegaBskR automatic trans fluid

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Cheaper to buy a can of penetrating oil😂

[@agee8322]

The 50/50 is as good as kroil.

[@fordnut4914]

Kroil is an overpriced joke.​@@agee8322

[@hpojnk]

Your videos/content/work ethic is just epic, love seeing a new upload and rewatching old ones to chill out after a long day doing the exact same stuff you do. Great angles/lighting and every detail captured, with no benile music or chatter, it’s so peaceful.

[@ЕвгенийЧерепанов-ц4б]

Очередной молчаливый шедевр по реанимации старого раритета😊. Браво, Саймон. Какие же раньше были красивые автомобили!Не нынешние безликие обмылки.

[@васякореец]

С изолентой было бы эффективнее

[@ЖорикВрунгель]

Нахера была вся эта возня, если блок двигателя лопнул?

[@oldcars5547720]

What a simply fabulous video! My beater is a 1955 210 four-door with a 235 six and Powerglide transmission. They all sound identical,. It was as if he was working on my engine before I painted it! Not long ago, I broke a fiber timing gear. That is a really wonderful experience --- pulling the oil pan and pump to get the bottom two assembly screws out of the front main bearing journal, to remove the cam gear cover. I installed new motor mount rubbers. I have had this car since 1995 so I have replaced or rebuilt every thing several times including a new wiring harness under the dash. Good steering columns for Powerglides are starting to get hard to find.

[@Bolldere]

I know you put in an absolute ton of work on these projects, and on the edits. Thanks for leaving the little mistakes in, when your pokey wheel caught that rag up I audibly laughed. Also, sick car, california bel air? Make sure to spring for that undercoat for the MN salt !

[@Hervoo]

Chevrolet 1956 has been one of my favorite cars for quite long time now, ive never seen one in real life but only trough games and images, so seeing one from inside really brings me joy! thank you!

[@justahunter81]

Very awesome. I’m not even much of a car guy anymore, but I love your videos. Takes me back to my high school days and tearing them apart to fix and figure out how everything works. You’re well past that stage. Keep the vids coming. Don’t change a thing.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@richardherbst8081]

Outstanding work from start to finish. I know whatever comes next for this car will be on par with your abilities that we have come to know.

[@markfisher5119]

Thank you SO much for no annoying music (especially country music) and no even more annoying good-ol'-boy patter.

[@paulroberts2302]

So very entertaining, even laugh out loud funny (when the wire brush got caught in the rag then you put the metal tray under it), .......and not a word was spoken. Award worthy editing for sure. Also manages numerous teachable moments!! Well done, well done!

[@madyura]

есть спорные моменты,но всё работает ! Приятно видеть людей в штатах,которые умеют делать вещи руками !

[@nsbhagwat]

This beautiful vehicle needs to undergo a full restoration. Nice video.

[@mrdiplomat9018]

I think it’s cool just like it is 👍🇺🇸

[@iGazm]

Never knew you had closed captioning on your videos! Your cinematography has always been amazing and it's easy to follow what you are doing, but the CC made it even better! Thank you

[@geoffhalstead1811]

Love this video as family had one but right hand drive for South Africa, with associated conversion for the gear linkages. Being very young at the time I do remember Dad changing from 1st to 2nd and occasionally the linkages jamming. No problem, Dad always had a toolbox in the Boot (Trunk) so out came the ‘persuader’ (hammer) and screwdriver and soon the recalcitrant items where unjammed. Many years later I was driving and towing the family caravan with girlfriend and noticed that the water temp was climbing as we drove through the Karoo (semi desert) with its long straight roads with high ambient temp into the high 30° C (86-100°F) Pulled over into one of the numerous roadside picnic areas conveniently provided tree cover, lifted the bonnet (hood) and couldn’t believe what I saw, a plug lead had come adrift! The car had been running on 5 cylinders for who knows how long and I didn’t notice any decrease in power at all. That car was so easy and relaxing to drive, and comfortable as well. Six up with luggage no problem as was towing. Thanks for the memories👍👏‼️ Oh, the fuel filler cap behind the hinged left taillight assembly had petrol station attendants puzzled😂

[@mechanicmastery1]

"I love how you covered both sides of the argument at 5:05. Very balanced reporting!"

[@avverevkin]

Bro looks like he's barely allowed to have a driver's license but he's so handy and consistent in reviving those old cars. It's fascinating

[@Bandit93gt]

Thank you Simon for the no BS videos. Some content creators are posting click bait titles and not posting what they said it would contain. This channel NNKH are pretty much the only ones I watch

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks. I'm always watching an rewatching NNKH's videos.

[@gregrussell5374]

Simon, so impressive to watch. You are a master mechanic. Thank you for filming your work.

[@steveperry1344]

i became a decent backyard mechanic doing all that stuff you're doing. a fun learning process 60 years ago. i still remember how to do it and have plenty of tools but haven't really messed with this stuff in a long time. fun to watch.

[@forthefunofit5487]

I am really impressed by Simon. Great videos and such a wealth of mechanical talent.

[@maaltagabriel]

I did not realize you had caption commentary until about 20 minutes in lol. Man, what a gem of a channel. So chill, no noise

[@paulscott5554]

It’s good to see a young man like you that’s not afraid to get his hands dirty! Keep up the good work!

[@SaneCayne]

I can only imagine how much footage you sifted through to make this art film, but it was worth it. As a car guy that enjoys good cinematography, I'm glad YT finally got a recommendation right.

[@HansoHasachiI8U]

Cool Cinematic approach to your videos. I really like the transitions, and story telling without speaking a word. Another aspect I enjoy is when you discover a problem, you fix it. I also appreciate the real world approach with regular tools, modest shop, and minor expense. I am a car guy and have a couple of projects that need the type of attention you give your projects. I will continue to watch and hope to increase my knowledge and CONFIDENCE to allow me to to do more with my own vehicles. Again I really appreciate the content and look forward to seeing more, soon.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for watching!

[@dennisn1672]

Love old cars. Easy to work on. Last forever. Enjoyed your video. No yammering or stupid music. just down to business. Kudos.

[@koizora8251]

هذي القناه جميلة و ممتعه لانها بدون موسيقي و بدون كلام فقط عمل رائع شكرا لك علي العمل الرائع تحياتي من الشارقة الامارات🎉

[@stevevlossak2443]

This guy takes pride in his work def knows his way around a old chevy and a tool box

[@stevevlossak2443]

Thanks Simon, good to hear back from you man

[@noahingram8052]

This is like the fine dining of car repair

[@mhks68]

Fine dining?!? This is as blue collar as you can get. We’re talkin steak and eggs here. Ham and cheese sandwich with a Coke of the back of the tailgate. America c’mon.

[@AddictedtoProjects]

I've seen about a million car restaurations on KZbin. But this one stands out. I even watched through the carb cleaning, which I've seen and done a million times. All because there's a certain je-no-se-qua in this video. Must be the photography and the attention to detail. Well done Sir. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. And you've got a gem of a car there. Very complete and original for it's age :)

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@ChinaDragon-te2vk]

Now it's best content on KZbin about old cars.

[@lucaslopez8091]

Sin decir una palabra él explica, enseña y divierte, un genio!

[@deanriley1284]

Great video. Like the determination to use what’s there, no flash workshop or tools. Brilliant! 😊

[@John3_16Q]

I just love this dudes videos 🔥

[@junkman7426]

LOVE this video format. Also, love this old Chevy sedan. Those Stovebolts are good, smooth, and torquey mills. Love the over riders on that front bumper. Never seen those before.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

My first car was a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air with the 235 straight six and a powerglide. Watching you work on this '56 was like a trip back into time! It is refreshing to have no talking and no music during the video (maybe experiment with some captioning-- mainly for humor). Looking forward to the next installment of "This Old Chevy"!

[@Cimmerian415]

First time watching and I am pleasantly surprised that there isn't any incessant talking or annoying music. I will be subscribing.

[@HITHEREFOLKS]

EFFICIENT, QUICK,WELL EXPLAINED,YOU'RE A BADASS MECHANIC AND MANY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR GREAT MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE.KIND REGARDS FROM FRANCESCO ITALY.

[@thomasknobbe4472]

I see you got a set of all-terrains for the Ford, good move! Now you can get even further into the woods. We had a '55 Model 210 with the same drivetrain-Stovebolt six and three on the tree. Funny how you remember those sounds. Hoping the owner keeps a six in it, that would fit with the utilitarian nature of the machine. Thanks for the ride!

[@SimonFordman]

Those are actually the same old bald tires, haven't sprung for new ones yet haha. The owner is sticking with the inline

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Hell yeah, Simon Renaultman just uploaded! Preliking, I will watch as soon as I am finished with work!

[@Pedroisanickname]

The shot/ edit at 19:48 was worth the price of admission alone, ❤

[@garyporter516]

I enjoyed watching you work on the Chevy,Simon,you are a good mechanic.

[@r.waynefournier4283]

I was surprised when I saw that you did not change parts, not even the plugs. Now I'm amazed that you were able to make it all work! You're the epitome of a shade-tree mechanic who knows what he's doing. So later I saw that you did replace a few parts, so what? You're allowed with such an old car.

[@kirkgallacher9144]

Wow.... what a classic... Thanks for giving me some great time for relaxing and to appreciate you mechanicial skills.

[@bergatube60]

Great video. I had a 55 Chevy Bel Air, with V8 and Powerglide, a fantastic car, drove it from Denmark to Italy and back, one summer with the family. Would go 22,5 MPG on the highway with full load. 6 persons and holly day lugage.74 MPH average, and up over the Alps no problems. They don\t make em this way no longer

[@Rocket-ck3qn]

Good thing you didn't have to put any brakes on it we be watching it a month of Sundays, all respect 🙏 KZbin real good work that's all that matters 💪 keep living your life the way you do, God bless you and family, all respect.

[@Raffaello49996]

Taking inspiration from your videos, I started disassembling my car and learned a lot of interesting things that I had no idea about. Thanks...

[@jimharper3941]

I really liked this video...I appreciate all the hard work that went into getting this 56 chevy running...I felt a bit sad seeing the water flow out of the block after all the work that went into getting it going. Excellent job...Thanks for posting!

[@joesprague1464]

My favorite car channel,excellent content and videography. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikef.1000]

Nice work! ... and YESSSSSS a man soldering the wire connectors!

[@mavision6525]

It's always good to see a new video pop up. Your format makes it great and mostly getting to see the actual work get done.

[@jeremiahnewell]

Knuckle flex at the start is much needed. Can't wait to watch this! Thanks for the uploads. Great content!

[@johnmchardy1229]

As usual "Hello Puss". I worked in TV production. You are very good and all the footage provides a clear explanation of the work being carried out. No banter necessary thank goodness for that. Look forward to seeing this car up and running. Cheers as we say in Australia.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you!

[@calartian85]

Amazing to see all those old American made parts.

[@adrianbanks4487]

Greetings from Sydney Australia. Was great to watch you working on an old 6 cylinder. I have an old GM Holden from 1966. The motor your working on looks very similar as my Holden has a 186cu inch and a stromberg carburettor 😊

[@svenrostin2843]

All has been said about your amazing skills on cars and creating videos. But I must add: few things make me so impressed as when a highly skilled person include his/her failiures or setbacks in their stories. Thank you for your channel. Looking forward to the next one. You deserve at least 300k subscribers.

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@blaz6084]

Keep the video coming! Great quality.

[@peterketchijian6989]

Thank you for the interesting video, please accept my advise as an old driver of those cars, never shift to neutral when still rolling before a crossroad or so, the engine might stall and you will lose power brakes or steering if equipped with

[@rpod1246]

Excellent video, great work. Wire wheel catching towel, perfect. Thanks

[@CrabOfDoom]

Wow. My mom had a show-worthy '54 BelAir for a couple of years in the late 80s, and my dad had a '55 project car for a few longer. Both had to be sold after a while, and I didn't think I'd been all that attentive when they'd both work on the cars with my older brother, but it's very odd, how much still looks familiar over 30 years later, and how little things had changed inside and out up through '56. Watching you work, I can't help but wonder if you were performing some of the very solutions my parents never quite figured out from just the '55's Chilton manual. You're doing great work, and thanks for the video.

[@ahmedsadoon5807]

Nice job You made me remember the time l spent it with my dad for more than thirty years ago ❤❤❤

[@janjager2906]

A 1956 Chevrolet.... My birth year! Of course I know this should not be too uncommon, it still amazes me, in a good way. 😃

[@dottiegilyard8218]

Chevy God's are smiling videos to your talents be very proud not too many young have any car repair skills looking forward to your next video ❤❤

[@josephw.8882]

I find that not only are your videos entertaining, they also help me to do things on my own vehicle. Thank you @SimonFordman.

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work getting it running and driving again…

[@phillipkeeling7327]

First video, just subscribed. Excellent production and editing. This young man knows his stuff around old cars. I spent my childhood riding around in our 56 chevy.

[@bobeverhart8231]

i owned a 56 in 1965 283cu in it was worth 200 alot of bondo in the body bought in glendale cal for $500 2 nd vehicle was a 305 67 honda scrambler been on 2 wheels alot great video

[@anthonyrivera722]

Wow bro you are a great mechanic, I like how you went fixing everything in that car piece by piece with no problem ,, I am also a mechanic but I admire you work, I am looking forward for more of your awesome videos thanks.

[@brian242]

We should go cruising around the lakes in the hot rod. I could bring my 62 Buick . Great to see great content from a local guy. Nice work. Chaska

[@ruudmobile6726]

Love the videos's Simon and hope ms Fordman shares the enthusiasm. What I find next to priceless are shots from the scenery or a great camera angle. High cinematographic quality. Watching you work on near hopeless but beautiful iron make me jealous... this one made me remember the John Carpenter classic "Christine". cheers from the Netherlands, Ruud

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for enjoying it!

[@larryclark6113]

Another great video. Your camera work is always so cool. Thank you Simon!

[@davegallucci9327]

Great video. Makes me want to work on my 55! 6 cylinder . did the brakes, wheel cylinders, lines, dual master, new exhaust, body mounts, motor and tranny mounts etc. Then stopped. This might make me get back onit! Thanks. Fluid film all the way.😊 s

[@andrewlisenby9693]

I found out years ago when I first rebuilt the brakes on my Volvo that methylated spirits (denatured alcohol), recommended in the manual to clean all brake parts, is the same as aeresol Brake Kleen. It can be found at almost any hardware store or home center in a quart, liter, or gallon jug. If you pour it into a chemically compatible spray bottle, you are saving money and reducing the waste of empty aerosol cans.

[@sblsbl7600]

First time viewer. I haven't watched a silent picture for decades. I really enjoyed this. From 63 to 66 my dad had a 55, same color, same engine, 4 door but had the power glide transmission. I sent him the link. Simon, you might want to get an ultrasonic parts cleaner for carbs and any wire wheel work you have to do.

[@jimmydm3]

Cool car. 4 door post, three on the tree, 235 sixer with that old familiar sixer sound. And you still got those bumper guards that so many guys took off and trashed. Don't get too rambunctious with a fast 1-2 shift. Those shift arms will both try and go up at the same and you'll have to pull over and get them unstuck. 56 Chevy was my first car, paid $165 for it so many years ago. Bummer about that engine block though...

[@davegould3678]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, wish you were living next door. Really interesting and different to the norm. Brilliant and now subscribed.

[@emac21371]

Magnifico mecanico, sabe de todo el mecanismo del automovil, lo felicito.

[@ClydePodvin]

Great video sir, all I can say is that the owners of this car couldn’t have gotten a better person to get it back on the road again.

[@jayh1947]

Nice job on the shift linkage. Not many would do all you did. The grease will outlast the car..........Jay

[@jimthomas1989]

I was wanting that 262 or 283 ! Then you raise the hood and it's a straight 6 cylinder It's time for a built small block 327 😂