Hitting the Road for the First Time in 37 YEARS! 1954 Plymouth Savoy Rescue Pt.2

Lets wash this 1954 Plymouth Savoy and attempt to get it running better, so we can go cruising! I really hope you all enjoy! Thank you so much for the Love and Support! I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
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[@williamdevore8861]

Other channels swap out those old flat 6 cylinders, but they have so much torque. They are a blast to drive. Thanks for saving one and showing that they are just as cool as a LS.

[@DarkFlamage]

I bet If there was a muffler that ole beast , you wouldn't even know it was running.

[@KrishnaDraws]

Great revival. I hope there's a part three where you guys tackle the tires, brakes, and interior (headliner). I think this car is a keeper!

[@cheapcargarage]

I love that you take the time to make these cars look as good as they can. Now VACUUM THE DAMN GLASS OUT OF THE BACK WINDOW TRAY!

[@kristoffermangila]

Now that its all cleaned up, the Savoy's green paint actually resemble a worn-out Brunswick green that was on British Railway locomotives and rolling stock in the 1950s and 60s!

[@gispel7058]

German police car from the late 50s early 60s had same color scheme. I have a battery operated toy made by Schuco that looks exactly like the Savoy.

[@kristoffermangila]

@@gispel7058 i saw that particular color on a Polizei Beetle featured on Jay Leno's Garage.

[@gispel7058]

@@kristoffermangila dooo ..dee .. do..deeeee!🎶🎶

[@misterspitfire6564]

This beautiful car is a true candidate for a full restoration. It has so much spirit and it clearly wants to live and drive for many, many more years!

[@vayabroder729]

You are one of my favorite car channels here. I love the way you and your dad handle your projects. You do things right.

[@thekevorlando]

I was sitting there trying to get the stock radiator from 1965 Impala Super Sport repaired and nobody does that anymore I ended up going down the street of the guy that used to own the radiator repair shop when I was growing up lo and behold I get to the end of the street where mr. Carver lives and he is sitting on his front porch I waved at him he's in his nineties now he asked me how I did I think you mistake me for my father but I told him well I told him I'd been by his old shop and nobody repairs radiators anymore he asked me what I had I told him he said grab it bring it back to my shop in about an hour and a half and three bears he had that thing soldered up that was 4 years ago and it's never had a bit of a leak sense he made a comment that somebody had done good work on another little patch on it and I guaranteed him if anybody you never patched before it would have been a ham he just kind of smiled I asked him how much I owed him you guys just leave me the rest of that 12-pack I carried a 12-pack over there every month till last year when his wife had told me he had passed away at 99 years old unfortunately the true definition of a Dying Breed

[@clydepodvin5026]

I just wish the automobile industry would put as much pride in the vehicles today as they did back then.

[@muddymom]

What a pleasure to watch you and your dad work on this old beauty. I was surprised that the clutch worked so well -- the car shifted quite nicely. Excellent job on getting the carb all fixed up, too.

[@danielventura8073]

When I was a little kid in the early 1960s people were driving these cars. Back then i was eye level to the tail lights of a 61 Impala LOL

[@paulbennell3313]

Scrubbed up shockingly well! That car deserves a restore, it wants to live! Great project there for someone, it could be stunning.

[@rich_edwards79]

Can't believe how well this car scrubbed up after being left for dead for so long. She definitely deserves a new rear window, some seat covers and maybe even a headliner, to make the cabin a nicer place to be. Not a show car by any stretch but a cool old cruiser that I wouldnt be ashamed to show up with to a cars & coffee or maybe even daily drive during the summer months.

[@jangles1839]

I SOOO wish that today's cars had the gorgeous lines and character that ones of yesteryear had. I mean EVERY vehicle manufacturer put every ounce of heart and soul into every model they gave to the public! But, unfortunately, it's not only the vehicles we have to choose from today.... it's pretty much everything offered to us. Wonderful what y'all are doing and I truly look forward to seeing what's next! 💙🙏🏼💙

[@somerandomguy3868]

What's really amazing is that you were able to get the head gasket at your local auto parts store, no way is that happening in the northeast

[@VL1975]

I still can't believe that's your dad. lol Nice old Plymouth! Looks good! Might need a back window though. lol

[@T-41]

There were three trim levels for 1954. Plaza was the base model, Savoy like this was middle. Belvedere was the fancy one. The emergency / parking brake is on the drive shaft. The wheel studs on the left side of the car are left hand thread. The front brakes have both upper and lower wheel cylinders. A drum puller is needed to remove rear brake drums. Although not the sleekest stying, Plymouth had the reputation as being well built, comfortable, practical, reliable, sturdy cars.

[@LANTHENS]

These old cars had the real steel . All the cars when i was a kid had a metal dash . Not any more . All plastic everything . All my vehicles are 30 years old or older . Love what yall do . Playing wack a mole on the valves .

[@simonbarnwell7787]

I think that is one of the best looking old American cars i've seen , very subtle but stylish design , with just enough Chrome details and styling touches to lift it . And what a fantastic sounding smooth running engine it is now , such wonderfull build quality .

[@Sttm35]

Without the part 3 I will feel incomplete

[@BudgetBuildz]

Part 3 coming asap! 🙂 Won’t leave yah hanging!

[@TABrown-xh7xc]

I have 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook, hoping to one day have it finished!😮

[@claztube]

As I watch you and dad wash this old girl down with the beat of the music playing in the background I can't help but feel I'm getting a glimpse in my mind's eye of Mr. Jones, seventy years ago, as he proudly hand washes his pride and joy the very first time in his driveway.

[@Beatle4]

A car made the year I was born. Was so nice to see you turn a sows ear into a silk purse. You did an amazing job on the old girl.

[@RoninDosho]

Yes Sir, She's a runner. Let's see more of this Savoy!

[@rudybriskar5267]

Probably be worthwhile to pull the seats, pressure wash the interior and hit it with some rust convertor.

[@mordechaitaub3594]

Wow Michael! Not only did I enjoy this cars rescue but I really fell in love with this car. And it has nothing to do with the paint color which is my favorite color. Awesome job I can't wait to see what's next.

[@jamesswapinski9190]

Always liked that era of Mopar , particularly the Savoy. 54-56 were just the best.Keep this one.. keep her flying.

[@katj6488]

So happy to watch this video! I have a 54 Plymouth Savoy and I live watch you and your father saving this old girl!!

[@mikesawyer4707]

I am thinking a dodge or chrysler rear window sedan of that year would fit. What a shme about the rear window. Good luck fellas it is nice to see a father and son working together. I miss working with my dad on projects like this.

[@bobcooke6346]

Yes, we did enjoy this rescue Michael, I just love how excited you and your dad get, it’s truly contagious we feel excited along with you 👏👏👏👍🙂

[@user-pd8fj6np1k]

Nothing cheer up more, than your videos and a cup of green tea on sunday morning,especially when there is war in my country.( I'm from Ukraine) si, thanks, what you doing, keep up the good work, andstay safe.😉

[@rich_edwards79]

Slava Ukraini! Sending you and your country positive thoughts and solidarity from the UK 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

[@mybusinessonly1557]

Michael, I throughly enjoy your videos. Enjoy working with your Dad. Mine is gone but, I have great memories. Making new memories with my 3 sons. Keep up the great work.

[@seriousrampage]

Bare hands with the barkeeper's friend is brave. Last time I did that my fingers were peeling for days 😂

[@jerrydineen2827]

Glad to see you put the old car back on the road, she's a beauty!!

[@Oddball159]

you should try and do a diy reupholstering of the seats and interior. would be fun to see.

[@RangerRickNRA]

Man, I didn't think the paint on that old Plymouth would come up like that. Great job guys!

[@sheepwolf1st]

Perfect time to teach a younger dog an old trick. You can fix the slop in that carb shaft with .22 shells. Find a couple spent shells, cut the primer caps off and then trim the left over brass tube for the width of the wall thickness on the carb body. Tap the new brass bushings into the carb body then reassemble everything. You're good to go. BTW... carb rebuild kits USED to come with those bushings. Somewhere along the road, the bean counters figgered that if they quit putting them in their kits the consumer would have to buy a new carb eventually. Now... watch them stop making .22 ammo so that we will have to buy a new carb... 😆

[@dalekline3612]

Really enjoyed this video. I think this would be a keeper. Not many ppl today even know what a 3 on the tree is and how much fun they are to drive. I would love to see somewhat of a restoration done. Not to showroom condition but an everyday driver type resto. Keep up the good work and I will be looking forward to your next post.

[@Uriahheep1975]

Yes mister. I know Savoy. My neighbors got one. The same color. My former girlfriend was so in love with Savoy . Its so lovely to look at, and the color blends well with our tropical greens and trees..

[@joshdevdoss9041]

That old girl wants to keep going, I say let her! Awesome work saving this one.

[@happykt]

I love the shape of this car and the emerald green color. I wish cars today went beyond white, black, grey/silver, maroon, and dark blue in color and had a great shape like this car. I remember green and burnt orange cars. I hope you fully restore this car!!

[@glennk1931]

What a pleasure watching you and your friend,(or family member) getting this old girl back up and running, getting her cleaned up and looking good. Outstanding job. 👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you 😊 Very glad your enjoying! That’s my Dad 😁

[@kennycarson1960]

I love that you get to do something you enjoy with your dad who enjoys it too.

[@davidbryant5875]

Love ur dad. He is like a kid he self lol. Wish I got to know my dad before he passed ur so blessed buddy

[@sugartreefordman7293]

That old girl runs incredible!

[@1unsung971]

There are so many really neat, old cars to rescue and restore in America. Well done fellas. A lovely car for sure

[@petescarport]

Thanks for motivating me to get back to my projects.

[@whoaaanelly65]

Additionally, I have images in my head of a parts car my dad bought in 1965, when I was 5, he purchased to do a restoration of his car. It was painted red with a white roof by his good friend (outside) and in 1971 when I was 11 I helped him when he discovered his "JC Whitney" rebuilt motor had a mixture of truck and car connecting rods, which resolved his odd rod knock. I cut my teeth on a 53 Plymouth. I even have all the original dealer brochures... Just because. This video is a great blast into my past.

[@peteredwards9147]

Good old dad and you as well Michael, they don't make them like that now, well done

[@jesterr7133]

I've never tried it on an automotive carb, but I do a lot of small engine work. When I am dealing with a leaky worn out carb, I use blue threadlocker to seal it up, and it worked wonders for me. I used it on a carb for an old tiller that I had. I used it because it was all I had around at the time, but it worked perfectly, and was still holding when I sold the tiller three years later. I keep a bottle in my tool kit at all times now, and I have used it many times now. It seems to stand up to gas just fine, and it seals both air and fuel leaks.

[@markrobinson912]

I enjoy your video so much that 9 seconds after you posted this one I started watching it. You have taught me so much as I’m attempting to restore an old 1948 Jeep … Thank You!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Too cool! I hope the restoration is going well 😃😃

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@BudgetBuildz save that old Plymouth...the bodywork should be easy ..... some 18 ga some tractor paint for that lower quarter and and that rocker and a visit to the fabric shop...she'll be nice

[@geertvandermeer4938]

That old paint is gorgeous! I noticed that you more and more start to look like your dad.

[@GrantRTanner]

Man i just love what you do to these old cars. It works! And it's shiny! 🎉

[@mooseknuckle7257]

I really enjoy watching the father son videos.

[@gordonstroup882]

SAA-WEEEET SAVOY! Great job at gettin' the old gal up and runnin'! 😮😊❤😅😂

[@Czechbound]

This is the of the best bring-back-to-life I've seen. It's so much more "real world" than most channels. The paint looks *fanastic*; knocking out the dents; bringing the valves back to life; getting the brakes up and running. It runs great, and looks fantastic. That is now one of my favourite models/ years. Very well done and greetings from Prague. CZ

[@larrybland8106]

You two have so much fun working on old cars that other car nuts would not mess with. Great video.

[@BossLinco]

Always wondered where valves lived in a flathead. Super cool.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

I'd love a car like that as a daily. (with a cleaned up interior for sure)

[@rich_edwards79]

Same! It's not so rare or valuable that I'd be afraid to use it, but it would still turn plenty of heads.

[@jesterr7133]

I remember this car from the other video. I think I made a comment telling you that you should have gotten this one. I am so glad you ended up getting it. This car deserves to be restored and back on the road. It's a great car.

[@avioncamper]

Michael, you are having way to much fun :) Great to see another oldie saved from the crusher. Need to cover the back window. Thanks for the videos.

[@jdeltoro518]

Great job a beautiful machine lives again ❤

[@Astra8676]

This Channel is so under rated. Love what you and your dad can do with these old cars. Just keep doing what you're doing because I would like to see you get 500,000 subscribers!!!

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Early 50s cars are starting to grow on me, big time.

[@luissilva3260]

Never fail you two make me laugh every time. Keep it going I look forward to watching every week 😀

[@Tealmoney8571]

Goes to show that they don't make them like that anymore. That's a cruiser for sure!! Can't wait to see what you do next to it. Love the channel.

[@quantumtime6883]

Nice job, love a good straight six and three on the tree. She’s ready for a trip to Dairy Queen after replacing the tires - safety first!!

[@robertvance1873]

I really hope you continue fixing it up. Good job Guys 👏

[@user-wm7uo4qu2j]

Try to clean the carburetor body with creolin. It gets new! Soak for a few hours (use the pure product) then brush with toothbrush, wash with plenty of water. You will like the result. Strong hug from Brazil!

[@alzg8779]

Love these old cars! You guys make em look great! Thanks!

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi guys 👦 nice video and workmanship the car is turning out nice

[@gahlsela]

Thank you for covering the Porsche!

[@stevenweikart2567]

Legendary engine, still used in fork trucks today.

[@shalaconballard9912]

In all my years of Detailing I have never had to use rubbing compound on any car I have detailed . I been detailing sense 1980 and I have done car that looked worse.than that one and made them look great . It just takes time and love .

[@Sockieknowshockey]

Please keep going with this one!

[@sleepervega71hill28]

You're understating your self. That John Deere tractor green. Now has some Sheen... 👍

[@tomnanD3]

Nice job! It's amazing how nice the chrome is on that old Plymouth.

[@joshuabyrd9166]

Those flathead 6s are definitely cool and tough little engines I have one in my 1951 Ford truck

[@johncarella1836]

Almost 250,000….Absolutely Amazing!!! Keep going!!! So awesome you and Your Dad get to be together for all this!!!

[@lateefcarrere1649]

It's great to see you guys enjoying that ol' Plymouth. I had a great time watching. I hope you'll keep it around awhile, and do a little more for it as your budget allows. 👍

[@johnoneill9539]

Yep! I was so wrong she looks like an fine !antique Lady , great to see it motoring about

[@jesterr7133]

You should have pressure washed the top 8 layers of dirt off of it before hitting it with the abrasive. It would have saved you a lot of time and work. It cleaned up really well though. It's an absolutely beautiful car, and I love the color.

[@Sean0526a]

"Professional PDR" I knew something was comin

[@jamesswapinski9190]

Just love those stodgy old Plymouth Savoy's....

[@tomashogg8868]

Maybe you are not profesionals on the common way, but for sure you know how to show love to a car. Definetly a beautyfull prosses of figuring out things, learning and at the end having a good drive on the whole sense of the word. Congratulation! keep doing what you are doing! Greetings from Argentina!

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

Man that think cleaned up real nice. I wouldn't mind driving that for a daily. God bless

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Nice , honest old duffer...quite an improvement...! Bravo

[@serdarayturk1209]

There was a blue and white uncle in our neighborhood who worked as a taxi for 35 years. It was clean every day

[@davidgleason3379]

That was beautiful you could hear her trying to start as you holding your hand over the carb.and when she finally caught oh had a big smile hearing her run. Glad to see you driving her and having the time of your life enjoying the pleasure of your work. Was really glad to watch this Tonight thank you.

[@danielhelbig1116]

I’d love to see you re paint this stunning piece of history with the same paint. Ik it will be hard to match but manny that’s a unique and beautiful color.

[@andreysmitsu]

Gotta say, now that you got it running pretty well it definitely looks like a good "gettin to town" rig as Vice grip would say.

[@CharlesIde-nc8fx]

resembles a 52 Chev front end. Great find!!!

[@lost_highway_guy]

Just recently stumbled across ur channel. Love the old cars. Great content . Best part is seeing a dad and son working together. Absolutely the coolest thing ever.Hope you guys keep making content .

[@1984PROSPECTOR]

Great work. Have a 1954 Belvedere. Greetings from germany.

[@davidlocke9949]

Takes me back. I resurrected a '53 Dodge B-4-B 116 pickup back in '81. Used it for 30 years. Always did what I asked it to do, and never let me down on the road. I did rebuild the engine after operating it for 5 years as it was. Body looked kinda mean, but it ran and drove like new when I got the mechanicals in order. Got some vids up on KZbin.

[@dogarudoru76]

Not iven the more expensive new car of thise days can put a smile on a face of a dude indeeeed Luv this cat too

[@GregoryBamber]

The first car I drove was a 54 Plymouth but all that was left of the body was gthe hood the dash and the front seat. It had no brakes and no first gear. It had racks welded to the chassis for carrying irrigation pipes. My friends and I had fun driving it on the farm back in the early 70s.

[@stewartarmstrong3215]

What a great old car. Good work getting it running again. Definitely an awesome weekend cruiser....

[@darylpatterson5509]

Always nice on a Sunday morning here in Australia to catch your latest video, keep them going!

[@dawitkassa3131]

This beautiful car is very cooperative, because you clean and shine her body before you jump in the engine work. The same way, we feel fresh after taking shower. Thank you.

[@TheChadvarnell]

Sos pad, lots of irrigation and wipe down after with flood penetrol. Great look, semi-permanent and cheap.

[@lonnyjaw]

Great job guys! Man, 'that thing has got some pep', as my grandpa would say!!