I bought a 1960 Impala sitting 32 years! will it run AND DRIVE 2,500 miles home!? (FULL TRIP)

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

See bro, that dude that pulled over to help you out, that's a legit good guy right there. Dude not only helped get you to the truck stop, but he also took you back to the car, AND stuck around to make sure you could get her fired up. Kind soul.

[@theetravisb]

Yeah he was a God send

[@theetravisb]

This is a compilation of 4 videos I did on this impala. From getting it running to driving it cross country to fixing it once I got home then selling it.

[@AsswipeGarage]

I've been sending you ads of similar cars for sale here in Washington State. About 1500-1800 miles northwest of you. Have you seen any you want? (Yes, I changed my channel name. No content, but great name 🤣).

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

Didn't I see this about a year ago😂

[@BrorAppelsin]

This was the first video I saw you at on TikTok!

[@RitzyTrailerII]

So you SOLD it ? Damn. I hope it ended up in good hands.

[@mintercms]

This was the first video of yours I saw. I was hooked! Thanks for the great entertainment!

[@robertl.3074]

I’m 68 years old and remember some of these cars when I was a child. I loved them then, and I love them even more now. They are literally artwork on wheels.

[@Cimmerian415]

This was first video I saw so long ago that hooked me, I've been subbed ever since.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you for sticking around! This is the compilation of all the videos on this car/ trip from start to finish. I think I did like 5 videos on it.

[@Cimmerian415]

@theetravisb I remember, and keep up the great work, Travis. Those of us that have been around for a while, know how much this channel means to you and how much love and effort you put into your work. Continued blessings to you and your family

[@williamross2579]

Ditto, watched Travis and his Dad for some time since seeing this!!

[@Wacked]

Yeah, been following since this vehicle as well.

[@simes205]

Same here

[@tidestacker4674]

Great video, you can fix a small gas pin hole with bubble gum in a pinch!

[@wattsd12]

I've watched these so many times. Every time I do it takes me back to the mid 60's when I was around 10 and my dad was 28 and I helped him spend weekends working on his 60 Chevy like this with the 283 in it. This was the car I learned to drive in when I was 13 or 14 years old. Thank you for all the memories of my dad.

[@theetravisb]

Glad it brought back good memories

[@ronpat13]

Thank you! That was amazing. I'm 69 and my dad had a 1960 Biscayne; you brought back a lot of great memories. Cheers.

[@MarkM-xd2zo]

Wow! When I first saw this video, it was almost three hours long; I thought there was no way I would watch it. Well, I was wrong! I enjoyed every moment and even forfeited my Saturday night plans to dive into this experience. :) At 62 years old, I fondly remember my dad's 1960 Impala 2-door convertible from my childhood. Watching you work on this car rekindled so many cherished memories. Though my dad and his Impala are gone, the memories you stirred within me are alive. Thank you for everything you do; your patience and dedication are inspiring. Keep up the amazing work! :)

[@theetravisb]

Those are great memories thank you for sharing

[@dougf7342]

It's cool that you let us see the good the bad and the ugly. Most people edit out those small mistakes that you let us see. Let's us know we are all human. Thanks

[@KyleMoquin]

Aunt Janice always comes in clutch!!

[@locotrucker46]

I have really enjoyed this video because I love to see you tubers like you bring old cars back to life and then Road trip them. I love it.

[@thomaslockwood8870]

Me too also ditto.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Travis and Rick. Keep up the great work getting one classic car at a time back on the road and in the hands of someone who enjoys driving them every day.

[@daleglennie4822]

Travis, I owe you an apology....I've watched your videos many times before and only realized now that I hadn't yet subscribed! You are a hard working and genuine guy. It's a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep it up!

[@zombie5oh886]

This was probably my favorite video series you did

[@aldoovercomer5473]

What an awesome adventure! You drove a piece of American history.

[@kenrice6999]

My mother was born in 1923 and the very first airplane ride that she had, when she was a young girl, was on a Ford Tri motor....she was always so excited to share that story with anyone! Thats cool to see one from a POV view. Thanks.

[@DANCEEXPONETS]

I just watched all three hours of this. Amazing. Thanks buddy. Loved it.

[@MerleNidiffer]

I had a 1960 Impala,white with black convertible top and black Impala stripe and red interior,one of my favorite cars,I wish I had it back.

[@gouldjim]

I am supremely impressed that a 26 yo young man has the inclination to, and the skill to undertake this adventure ! Don’t have to worry about him making his way in life , and a BIG shout out to this young man’s parents !! NICE JOB !!

[@kyrangerman519]

I'm a '56 model, relived my teens and 20s watching this! I guess you listened and learned from your dad, most young guys today don't have a clue about points, carbs, etc. I know it isn't taught at auto repair schools. Great video, thanks for letting us tag along.

[@mwyatt222]

my cousin bought a one owner grandma's garage kept 64' Chevy Biscayne 4dr 283v8 power-glide when the car was still as new in the 70s. Less than 20k on it. The car ran silently. l still believe that was the best bang for your buck utilitarian vehicle the US auto- industry ever produced.

[@blucheer8743]

IMHO this would be a great candidate for an “icon” type restomod with A “quiet” blown ‘vette engine, Morrison air-ride suspension, beautiful restored “jettisons” futurist interior with a patina exterior… I love those classic land yachts this a candidate for a very sweet ride!

[@LeeYoungblood-t6r]

Great car. Learned to drive on a 283 and power glide. And great tour of Bethlehem Steel.

[@VayaconChupacabra]

That was a really cool journey! I really appreciated the Bethlehem visit. When the gentleman on the bike stopped to lend a hand....I was getting "Would ya look at?! Just look at it." sorta vibes. :D

[@JaxonRamblers]

This is my favorite of all your videos. That's a sweet Chevy! Makes me really miss the '64 Chevy Impala SS I had to give up years ago when life got in the way. Thanks!

[@MartinLuxen]

The video that led me to your channel! Now I don't miss any video! Keep up the great work. Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@theetravisb]

That’s awesome thank you for tuning in

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Same here !

[@tamastreet]

Such an awesome project. Stoked to see more content on the Impala

[@BadEye3621]

Man, you got lucky with that paint dude, it looks way better now. Great video.

[@kenrice6999]

Honey! Can we have Fajitas for dinner, I got a craving for some reason! 😂❤

[@squeakymoma]

I happened across your videos by accident and I have been enjoying them so much. Your dad is such a wealth of information and I love his directness. This car is amazing, great work on it!

[@PaulGadoury]

Those windshields were spectacular, but the only thing holding it up are those tiny strips of metal on the A-pillar and in a roll those things go down like a house of cards. In other words, they crush ya.

[@bigblockjalopy]

Beautiful Car. I'm a Mopar guy, but always loved those 59-60 GM flattops. This 60 looks kinda funky without the rear lenses. Actually i've never been a a fan of 6o Chevys, but this one looks great. I agree 50-early 60s most beautiful car era ever.

[@TXCherokee]

Car has done a great job. Once home put on rack and repair and rebuild everything

[@mfc4591]

The Chevrolet Impala, one of the best cars ever made by Chevrolet, in my opinion. Thank you for making a classic come to life.

[@theetravisb]

They are awesome cars

[@garysoykin2783]

I sure hope that steel company doesn't get torn down I hope people will pitch in and try to keep a roof on the place until time can go by where it can be somewhat restored very cool thanks for taking us there I'm new to your videos but so far I really enjoy it I hope some of your other cars you have some education behind it all😊

[@tonydowd8566]

Being from Kentucky, I can certainly appreciate the BlueGrass tunes. One of my favorite KZbinrs. Just a guy and his dad wrenching on old American steel. Rock on Travis B, and God bless...

[@Karolilalu]

Looking "car show ready". Love it.

[@bowsergunner9680]

Such a wonderful adventure you brought us along with you! Great job on compiling all those videos with those great camera angles! You do make a great director showing us the vision you are seeing in your mind and placing it on film! Your fathers voice reminds me so much of my father that passed away in 2008. I actually rewind and listen to his laugh and brings joy to my heart. You are truly gifted with a wonderful blessed family! God Bless you all.

[@pdrphil8159]

I watched that series... You have more cojones than I do driving that 65 yr old rig that far..

[@Jstme303]

and did it solo

[@bw2442]

Far more quality and dependability in that old car than most new cars today

[@barrysaunders853]

T your so real, no bs just life in the now! Thanks for sharing Barry

[@RossEphgrave]

When I was a kid in the mid 70s there was a Westclox factory in my hometown of Peterborough, Ontario. Everyone had Westclox clocks. I think I have a 60 year old antique in my childhood trunk. Great video as always Travis. Take care.

[@stevecole101sc]

Awesome car!!! Thank you for saving it and keeping it on the road

[@gmc8099]

The way you brought the paint back was amazing!!! Great video!!

[@LeonardMagnusson]

that man was kind. yeah it happens to the best of us. he's laugh all the way home.

[@gregorysarmas3619]

This era has character and personality ❤

[@FrankieNY59]

Loved this vid. Love the car. Love your channel!

[@martinagriffin1981]

Watchin this here in ireland great show. love these old cars as a car guy its great to see these old cars back on the road .it's amazing engineering that a 64 year old car can travel this distance virtually trouble free and your right we Europeans don't understand the size of America I couldn't believe it myself as a young guy of 19 travelling around America back in the 80s this brings back great memories.

[@theetravisb]

Yes it’s very big. Glad you enjoyed

[@jeffwright9431]

Good video.. As I recall we used to plug the vaccume line with a golf tee when we set the timing on the old chevys.

[@turboeddude]

Preservation over restoration all day! Love keeping em original.

[@corydriver7634]

This series is what convinced me to subscribe to your channel. I know fly and drives are expensive but hope to see more like it in the future. Good stuff.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

So satisfying seeing the rust sand off!

[@bladerunner6282]

you know you're the slowest guy on a flat section of the interstate in Missouri when a wide-load pilot truck passes you and then you see the wide-load is an arm of one of those gigantic windmills that need two flatbeds connected only by that arm (with a section of nothing in-between them) just to haul it. ...now that's S..L..O..W. :)

[@grahammaclean1997]

Owned one in 1968. Black with white arrow. 283 dual thrush, super clean. 11,000 miles original. Owned by teacher, never sat in back seat still covered in plastic. Love of my life.

[@simobrown2987]

This actually brings back the memories, this exact video made me fall in love with this amazing channel, I actually met you on TikTok…wow

[@simobrown2987]

All the way from South Africa by the way

[@theetravisb]

Thank you for tuning in man that’s awesome

[@dankmazzi2376]

Vice grip garage has competition now...great show I watched from beginning to end. Nice car young man.

[@Wally-517]

How is it competition when VGG encourages it?

[@staric4863]

You don't give up. I admire your determination.

[@ramonrivas2606]

I love the long video's Travis awesome 💯 cool this one rocks 👍from me on every video I watch 😀

[@thx54]

I just found your channel and this is the second video i watch. Great Content! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@sensations111]

I've been watching you for years and really enjoy watching you and your dad fixing vehicles. This was my favorite video by far. What an adventure! I could not have sold that car. It was just perfect.

[@AnkitRoy00]

Love you from Kolkata India bro ❤❤ i Love old car's

[@Awsom47Merc]

Holy Crap Travis you got your work cut out for ya buddy. Scott at coldwarmotors is splicing two together to make a 2dr coupe. And Jason at country boy gas garage is doing a 59 El Camino. Ok time to watch your frustrations . 👊🤣👍 p.s. So this is a compilation of vids you did a while back. I missed those cause i haven't checked in in a while ... Sorry. I subscribed to ya back during the 46 International rescue.

[@theetravisb]

Well now you can see it all in one go! Yeah I did these about a year ago

[@AnitaCavalieri-u7x]

Saving these works of rolling art, warms my soul. Luckily I remember driving my Dad's 70 cutlass. I was offered a daily driver well maintained 93 DeVille, and I love it. Guess I should sell my Accord...lol

[@rachelmcclain4293]

You are going to go a long way Travis. Your detail when it comes to these repairs especially at your age is great

[@RusticDavid]

Dude that’s awesome work you did!!!! And then driving it 2500miles unbelievable!!! I take my hat off to you and the car not to mention your period suitcase

[@WilhelmvonB]

Nice Job !! Lookin’ at this in the Swedish winter, and lovin’ it !

[@ramonrivas2606]

What a beautiful car my favorite car by far Travis love the channel. And congratulations on becoming a new dad brother 😀 God bless you 🙏

[@theetravisb]

Thank you ! Exciting times

[@subtle7hunder62]

So happy for you! The car is fan-freakin-tastic!

[@gasratzcustoms]

First time viewer and now a subscriber. Absolutely love your content. Love the video! 👊🏻🏁

[@thomas-i5o7h]

That Tri Motor is absolutely awesome !!! You just don't see craft like these everyday !!! How wonderful to see one that has been restored and is actually air worthy !!!!!!

[@A.b-sc1tu]

one hundred percent RESPECT

[@arthursmith5409]

WOW, A-1 amazing! Even more amazing is no valve seal leaks or timing chain replacement. That little 283 is a runner with good maintenance and no harsh treatment. Great video and trip.

[@Turbo496Vette]

This was an epic trip/video and car! Nice job man!

[@MrJeffcoley1]

Gotta love old cars. You can troubleshoot it with your eyes and ears, and repair it on the side of the road with simple tools

[@jw6564cw]

A wonderful trip down memory lane. Keep on bringing us the cool old stuff man. Love it.

[@rodneyprimm5984]

Hi Travis, hope you and your family are doing well. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing. God bless 🙏❤️

[@theetravisb]

Yes all is well thank you

[@jackacuff5851]

This is the best Road Trip video that I have seen so far! Remeins me of the 1958 Plymouth Belvedere I had with the push button automatic ! You did a great job Travis !!!

[@reddog6429]

enjoyed all this as much as the first time I watched it! I'm glad it found a good home.

[@thomasjohnson5174]

The 1960 Impala is very cool! You don't see those anymore and that plan Awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@davidwebb7624]

Enjoyed this video so much. Your dad is awesome he has so much knowledge about cars .

[@Rosscouss]

Something amazin, that i ever watched. The coolest way to restore the car, not cheap, and not deep, and that is looking good the same. And u know what, i never seen an original paint under the rust, f*n incredible! Now i know, what i want to work with. Take care..

[@nonelost1]

2:35:08...re: your jerry rig headliner repair...KZbinr "Corvette Ben" (who also owns a '56 Caddy) would likely say, "It's bubba. But it works for now. It is what it is." Also, your recovery of the original teal and white body paint, though not perfect, was better than bubba. It was fantastic! I previously did not know that could be done. Keep up the good work!

[@johnnydamaged7117]

Just stumbled upon your channel. So glad I did. I'm retired and living here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 now. You made me home sick. And yes sometimes we do cry over spilt milk. Lol

[@daveo2821]

Saw the series when originally shown; enjoyed watching it again. Love 60’s cars! Guess that’s why I have a 64 Cadillac!

[@Ford360CID]

Brother this was a very wonderful video, real events of your journey and a lot of frustration and real perils of the condition of the 60...but you improvised overcame and adapted this is what keeps me watching your video's i love old vehicle resurrections such as yours are very genuine, thanks again, the town of Tucumcari is also a famous name from the movie" for a few dollars more" when Lee Van cleave told the train conductor he was gonna get of there inspite of it was not on the scheduled route by pulling the emergency cord forcing the train to stop, you can google that part of the movie to see.

[@rolfschulze1219]

Mate, i really enjoyed this video. You are so good to watch and clever. Thank you and good luck .

[@terrypack7537]

That one button in the middle of that first knob you thought was the wipers the button in the middle is the window washer.

[@jmj18462]

What an adventure and what a car! One of the best videos on all of KZbin! New subscriber here!😊

[@barcodenosebleed5485]

I wonder if there are hard drives full of video footage from KZbinrs that tried this and absolutely failed because the engine blew up after 200 miles or the wheels fell off lol. This is pretty cool man. Lotta 'make it drive again' videos, but you got some really cool sidequests and a lot of heart in this. Some folks just have a gift and passion for storytelling and it permeates through every moment.

[@William-v9i]

You always amaze me Travis. You are a gooooood mechanic.

[@AndrewFerrell-f5s]

Great job looks like you’re so smart To fix cars and appliances!!!! Love your videos

[@caraanderson4411]

Such an awesome car!! Great job on getting it on the road again!!

[@Garfbrooks]

@theetravisb this original video series introduced me to your channel. My first car was a 1960 chevy biscayne & later in life I lived & worked in Garfield, NJ right next door to Wallington! Loved your channel ever since

[@theetravisb]

Heck yeah thanks for being here

[@bobmanbob3885]

It brings back memories! In 1967 my dad bought a 1960 Pontiac Strato-Chief or was in a Pontiac Laurentian ( made in Canada ) Catalina in the US , it was white with red interior , it had a column shift transmission ,

[@1944chevytruck]

AWESOME! CONGRATS!

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

Travis, you have the the will power and commitment of a Navy SEAL. Great video.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Fantastic video! Really enjoyed the adventure and I learned a few things along the way. I can't get over how the paint was hiding under the rust, that was way cool and left some beautiful patina. What a shocker when you sold the car. Thanks for all the effort you put in making the video and as a YTube creator myself I know how much time it takes. Subscribed! 👍. -Glen (Ozz)

[@johnr2918]

Wow, That is fantastic! You did an awesome job!!!

[@davidmurray9683]

That was a long , and loved every minute I could have watched another hour or more. Keep it up 👍

[@weshipitjamaica4354]

I traveled vicariously you. Enjoyed every moment.

[@Urwin6]

I like this kind of adventure. Buy a car, fix it, and drive it home.