I Bought a Burnt Down 1955 Chevy Bel Air from IAA for $1000 - Will it Run? PT 1

[@imfloridano5448]

Here from DIY Gang channel ta help support yalls channel. Im glad ya said he has a santa workshop cause i was jus thinkin, but didnt wanna offend, that dude looks jus like santa clause

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Much love for the DIY Gang Fam!!

[@tommynygaardjensen8398]

Christine is back in garage 🙂

[@clappedf4508]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds keep it burnt but redo the wires lines fuel and the interior

[@spamanator666]

This guy is impressed by the little things... "Look at the diff, it's got a diff." "Look at the bumper, it has a bumper."

[@riazyusuf7255]

Lmao couldn't have said it better

[@theglowingnugget7999]

Look at the rust!, it’s got rust

[@riazyusuf7255]

Look at the wheels they turn (*;*)

[@williamguillIII]

Was watching your video and heard a cell phone chime. I'm home alone and it sounded like it was coming from our bedroom(I'm in the man cave room). So, I called the wife and asked her if she had left her phone at home....she hadn't. So, I proceed to do an armed walk through to clear the house. And then it dawned on me. It's coming from the computer and your video. LOL. Great video and a steal for that car!

[@haydenuk02]

She sounds healthy and great. Can’t wait to hear the story on this car and see how it looked before the fire. I hope you restore it back to how it was before the fire as that would make for an awesome series to watch. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@FiveCentsPlease]

+ Hayden UK 18 It's an interesting show car left as-is. To be realistic, the fire and heat has destroyed the metal at the molecular level and there is no strength left in it. Leave it alone or salvage the good parts and scrap it.

[@BAYBAY_316]

I love it when something possibly could be lost forever is loved and respected and given life yet again.

[@fearlessfly100]

Just finished up the brakes on my truck.....grabbed a Gatorade and turned the fan on and now sitting on the tail gate watching this awesome video.......😁

[@2koolchris291]

You definitely need to clear the car throw windows in it and a painless harness. Some interior and brake lines. Build a cool burnt cruiser

[@candle86]

no patina cars are lazy, it shows a lack of effort or care, i don't even pay them any attention at car shows because its a total disrespect to the car.

[@2koolchris291]

@@candle86 all I say it tells a story. Though I am a fan of clean new paint on a redone classic. The patina tells the history of the car. It would be cool to see it repainted

[@candle86]

@@2koolchris291 it may, but do you tell your wife to keep wearing that ratty old dress and falling apart shoes because it tells a story, or do you take her out and buy her a new dress and new shoes so she knows you appreciate her. Same with a car, do you appreciate the car, do you value it, then give it the love and attention it needs, treat it like a lady and it will give you years of loyal service, spray clear over rust though because "patina" and watch it continue to deteriorate because you didn't actually correct the problems, and because of its condition you can't tell if the clear coat you applied is damaged and letting that rusty metal get exposed again. A rusty car is fine in a beater you don't care about, but if you care about that car, get her a new dress.

[@2koolchris291]

@@candle86 good point

[@2koolchris291]

@@candle86 maybe paint some flames on the finished car to remember it’s story

[@waynewest1266]

It has 186 hi performance heads and a great dz302 or LT1 intake good stuff

[@1chish]

Randy (and Santa) you two are just crazy dudes. But please don't ever change! To see a burnt out wreck and realise it was far more than it seemed was genius and Santa's magic touches just brought it to life. Oh that and your distributor skills! This car has just GOT to be a major series. 👍👏

[@hmmletsthinkaboutitblackma8128]

Man WOW just seeing this made my “Father’s Day”!!!! Hey enjoy that Diamond in the rough💎 .

[@jasonjacobsen3964]

"Ill be Dipped!" I see you watch "Vice Grip Garage!" Lol 😂

[@mattcavanaugh343]

Don’t forgot “Dang Son” from Goonzquad haha

[@jasonjacobsen3964]

Ohh. He says that too? Lol

[@mobes329]

Awesome channel!

[@waynenunn5290]

Vise Grip garage would've drive it home. Lol

[@jasonjacobsen3964]

Wayne this is true. Even without a windshield! Just some sun glasses!😎

[@BoringIntrovert1982]

Randy, without a doubt you're a mad genius! Where others would have said "Not a Chance", you said "Hell Yeah!". Sit down, shut up, and hold on! Because, this is gonna be a wild ride!

[@christopherclaudio2812]

When I saw the pictures of this car on Instagram, I had no hope that this crispy critter could be restored. But now? Y’all could make her gorgeous again!

[@peacfulseas]

What has been done to the frame, suspension, disc brakes??? Is it a one piece or two piece frame??? The frame alone is worth the money you paid. I just sold a rolling frame that I ground on with a Harbor Freight angle grinder. I go thru at least 1 grinder. prime and paint. This one I did in high gloss. It went to Idaho. The couple were stunned. It was for a driver and they said it was better than what was under their show car.They are considering a frame swap.

[@gregt722]

Wow! This is great. A tri five burnt beyond repair, good for nothing... and you made the best purchase purely for content! That’s what this channel is all about! She’d never have been running again if it wasn’t for your channel! Thanks randy. I was glued to this episode! Oh oh! Better get Maaco!

[@quentinc1275]

Also, I just have to say that Santa is not only a huge addition to this channel but his own channel is one of my new favorites!

[@quentinc1275]

I never thought you could top swamp vette but if you can make this beautiful again, I will be sheerly amazed!!

[@fasteddy917]

"I've got a 5 gallon can of gas and an electric fuel pump." I'm sitting here thinking that if you torch Santa with that set up there is nowhere in the world you'll be safe.

[@danielulz1640]

L o LOL!

[@lvmychvredline7514]

Almost 300k subs this series should bring you over 300k keep the good classics and forgotten 80s and 90s cars

[@connerpritchard5272]

I would absolutely love to eventually see this car drag race. Maybe with Dereck from VGG? Or possible interior restore or both? But that "paint" job look factree as hell.

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Congratulations Randy. The video is great and you have a special one there. Thank you the Father’s Day video. Seems that everybody forgot and the weekend turned into nothingness. I did get to send time with my grandson, seems no one else realised.

[@dollarzUS]

Please I need to watch this video release it now 😂😂💯

[@jaysonburns4423]

My mom own one of these cars with a metalic blue oaint job and white and grey ghost flames on the hood...my step day spent 20 years rebuild his 55 chevy...they are beautful cars..the car my mom has is a 3 speed manual...but its this exact car in perfect condition.....its got a 355 stroker motor in it....im in love with it...

[@Trifiveguy]

Your buddy was killing me with the crow bar opening up that trunk lid when all You had to do was put a flat blade screw driver in the hole and find the slot and turn lol

[@TheKorysmith]

Great Fathers Day Video! Great Buy Randy!!! with a great guy helping!...... Santa!!

[@jamesmeehan5033]

That car has so much potential. Body looks like there's zero rust plus the fire looks like it didn't compromise the medal at all either. I know here on the east coast you could flip that as is for a heck of a lot more then you paid for. Personally I would never part with my 55. It has been my unicorn since I was old enough to talk and when I got my hands on one I will never let go of it. Heck I loved 55's at such a young age I thought it was called a 55 because that's how fast it would go and when you're little 55 is fast 😂

[@tristan7586]

Definitely worthy of full restoration. That's an awesome find, hope you can save this one. It's special.

[@David-rx5eo]

Bendix is the type of drive system in the starter, but it is the solenoid on top of the starter that actually causes the starter motor gear to engage with the flywheel. If the solenoid goes bad the starter can turn but never engage the flywheel.

[@Jimsathome]

A very cool video Randy. I was amazed how well the engine ran after seeing the car! It'll be great to hear the background story. Please don't swap out the exhaust just to make it noisy like so many of the others on KZbin. I'm one who prefers the silent but deadly approach.😉

[@ViperJay5]

Unreal! I can't wait for this project to take shape. I watched Swamp Thing from start to finish, I think this will be even better!

[@timothycushman7688]

That’s amazing Randy! I didn’t think it would happen! But look! It’s awsome! Can’t wait to see what comes of this!

[@MunchieFreak]

Excellent video Randy. Keep up the good work. Greeting from Venezuela!!!!

[@tommyboy8524]

Don’t forget you have to check the window wash make sure that full lol. Great video. Congratulations on this find

[@midlandmotormofia2001]

Randy thanks for the Father's Day show - I've been waiting on this one - I'm glad you point out things to look for in buying a car that most people would over look - awesome video

[@drewbenefield2001]

Happy Father’s Day Randy!! Awesome video man!!

[@kevinbrown4894]

A real nice chevy and good to hear it run. Most trailer wheels are ford bolt pattern 5x4.5

[@timedwards8225]

Out of all the old cars you've gotten I think you should totally keep the 59 Coronet and restore and keep the 55 Bel Air 2 absolutely amazing cars and you own them

[@andyelkins883]

can't wait to see what you do with this car especially with new paint

[@myclassyclassic85]

So awesome!!! Can’t believe y’all got it started!!! I am anxiously waiting for the next video!!!

[@juliuscullum6596]

I'm glad to see your a part of the tri5 community now. Can't wait to see more content. 👍

[@juliuscullum6596]

I think I got a problem with this billet distributor I put in my 57 and I see that you put a HEI distributor in your 55. Was it hard? Cause it doesn't look like i would be able to fit a HEI in my car and i got a 350 in my 57. If you have any suggestions please message back.

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

I should be sleeping but I had to watch this…definitely the most interesting project you’ve had yet! Awesome that it runs and runs so smoothly. Looking forward to what’s to come…

[@toolzshed]

Yessss! This was so exciting to watch!!!! 👍🏾 Can't believe she runs and drives after working on her for two sessions

[@jacobemerson8015]

A lot of people are saying to clear coat it, but clear coat won't stick to the rust for long. If you want to run the patina look, just give it a boiled linseed oil treatment, or some of that "sweet patina sauce" Puddin keeps talking about

[@kevinhines9103]

Great job. Now, this is a rebuild and a great staple for the name, Auto Auction Rebuild. Get a car from Auction and rebuild it.

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Rosie and Nick. Awesome to see the crew together.

[@jeramy844]

I just seen a video of this car ... surprisingly it runs & drive.. great purchase

[@micahhill4786]

I never thought I will see a running and driving burnt up car.🤣😂🔥

[@plastite]

watch the movie Christine

[@garysimonson9593]

that Summit carb is their reboot of the Autolite 4100 - it's a good carb. Engine Masters did testing with one.

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

YOU ALREADY SHOWED US THE 19 SECONDS OF YOU DRIVING IT... HAPPY FATHERS DAYS TO ALL THE REAL DADS OUT THERE

[@jjon4220]

She sounds so goooooood. I promise bro, you always find a diamond in the rough. That engine could easily be taken out and put into another old school. Love your videos Randy. Keep up the good work champ 👍🏾💪🏾

[@Ulford]

What a save, Randy! I love this. Cant wait for the testrun. You and Santa made a great job.

[@iamelcapitan]

Pretty sweet, can’t wait for pt 2

[@timothyballinger6280]

If she's a 350 for sure then I'd check the flywheel and balancer to see if its externally balanced then it would have a 400 crankshaft. Definitely love this one!

[@shahabhaider5803]

Honestly randy after watching this video I can only say one thing. You are a car genius whom The Blessed Lord creates ones in a life time. Stay safe and stay blessed.

[@Benacuna-uh9mi]

I say keep with the patina that bel air looks bad ass and your right it reminds me of Christine

[@martinracing7990]

It’s got a Ford 9” in it too this has a pretty good setup on it

[@michaelhuey4187]

This car is BEGGING for the FULL AAR treatment, Randy‼️ Partner up with Santa, Maaco, and a local upholstery shop to bring it back👍👍👍

[@mariusfauru]

What AAR treatment? A paint at maco and a detail at another shop ? 😂😂😂

[@jesterr7133]

Trying to take that hood off solo, lol. I can't tell you haven't worked on one of those beasts before. I had a 57 that had been sitting for eight years that I paid $500 for. I towed it to a gas station after I bought it. I put a battery in it, aired up the tires, put some gas in it, and drove it home (the previous owner sold it because they did not know how to put gas in it, lol). I eventually had to do the brakes, tires, and put a fuel pump in it. Other than that, she was good to go. You can't kill those cars.

[@jennyloughry896]

I can’t wait to see where this project goes

[@Fikozmeilord]

Great Job Randy, i love the videos with Santa, he is one of his kind. I will be waiting for the next video, for sure. Thx for the good content .

[@mhawkins1975]

LOVE THE BELL AIR RANDY YOU REALLY HAVE TO RESTORE THIS IT WOULD MAKE GREAT CONTENT FOR US RANDY.

[@tolnaijani]

Randy, this is a hell of a project car! I hope you'll do something different this time and actually keep it! :)

[@chrislangston2673]

She deserves a second chance at life. I have seen where folks do the 2 door conversion on a four door. Professionally done... can’t tell the difference. Not sure how bad the rest of the metal is weakened from the fire... would still be cool to see it live again. Someone took a lot of time and money and put into it. I think that is an explorer rear end...

[@mikepriceup]

Enough ppl hear about this build the channel might hit 500 thousand subscribers. Let's go!

[@edwardtc8129]

Randy seriously fair play to you and Mike I am amazed you got this running again and really looking forward to more videos with the car.

[@brucesahroian1482]

Randy!! I have a bunch of Tri Five leftovers like door handles in and out! and some other things you may want! Rewire kits are out there takes a few days! Ive done several Chevies and a couple Fords! Not too hard at all!!

[@johnhansen4550]

I bought a '56 Chevy Belair 4 door last month for $1200. Different set of issues. No fire but a lockup original 265 powerpak and clear rust free floors.... I am putting a Cadillac hearse leather interior in it....just for fun.

[@bmc7192]

There are lots of 4 door to 2 conversion videos out there for tri fives, I think Santa could do amazing things with this car.

[@hvacr24]

you have come a long way Randy!! from uber to this current life!!!

[@frankcornett5295]

You can get it to run and drive under its own power Randy you've managed to do a good job of most of the cars so you got this

[@stomper2582]

4 door tri-fives are becoming more popular although I wouldn’t have been seen driving a 4 door when I got my license in 1966. Did wind up with a 2 dr 57 candy apple red Chevy to enjoy my high school years in till Uncle Sam sent me on a all expense paid vacation. Love all the tri fives now.

[@Bruhm-ms3yn]

just a beautiful car man. My grandpa used to have one like this and he loved it but his brother lost it in a poker game.

[@1gatomon]

I've done it two times in my old car rebuilding career. Purchased a burned car and yanked the drive-train and installed it in another car. Just had to replace the melted things and clean the engines because the stuff the fire fighters use will eat up the aluminum and corrode things.

[@mrsstruck]

Send that thing to Dan at DD Speed Shop and get him to work his 2door conversion magic on it!

[@dontworrywhatmynameis4111]

Man I was just thinking the same, convert that to a two door. This is gonna be a sick restore!

[@SuperflyLamar]

This is some grade A+ content, she looks gorgeous underneath, and runs great. I hope she becomes a permanent member of the fleet, and you fix her up, even if it’s just a patina build. She’s got too much life left to die now.

[@davidrivera414]

Randy you've made great progress so far im confident you bring it to life 👍👍

[@SaltyNationalist]

I can't wait to hear the back story on "Christine".. Sounds like it'll be a good one.... And now Casper has a friend to hang with at AAR HQ..🤣🤣👻👻👻👻👻 No hearse but a cursed veehickle..😃🤣🤣

[@unlikewise4512]

Sheeesh, saw the little sneak peaks and now I'm excited!

[@aaron71]

Big surprise, the Ford 9" has a Ford lug pattern :p

[@bigbow62]

To many doors ! 😔😔 Good luck with the build..... every classic deserves a home ✌😎

[@ProjectRescues]

Its not the stupidest, its the best. I would have bought it for that! I almost bought a 69 Camaro a while back that had burn down similarly, but when I went to bid on it on copart, it said I couldn't and wasn't qualified to and I had to have a broker or something like that. Never been so depressed. I watched as it sold right out from under me.

[@davidrivera414]

I think you guys definitely will get this 55 running

[@bwolper]

I am commin back for the next one! Great stuff!

[@berthenderson1932]

It's important to have someone there while doing all of this work. You may need someone to dial 911! (voice of experience)

[@jameswalker4922]

This is one you should definitely fix-up and keep it as the channel maskot!!!!

[@ShawnT_1JZ]

Yes, Yes you can fix it and i hope you do so we have the content, it needs work but it will be so worth it in the end,

[@alanupton7806]

surprisingly enough, cosidering it was burnt, the panels look straight

[@jamesdonohue9747]

Happy Father’s Day.Great score .Lots of fun ahead .Great job guys

[@nickswenk7976]

“Christine don’t even think about it girl” had me dying lmao

[@PantherlPlatformGuy]

Great find getting that 55 Randy! Hope you are going to restore this one. It's worth it!

[@Bytrl]

Someone's a fan of vice grip garage:)

[@inkscars6380]

Honestly that’s a steal for $1000 IMO nice pickup!!!

[@dave4803]

Nice car, the old ones with the thicker steel can stand up to a fire were a modern one would be scrap. The only thing that lets the car down is the fact it has too many doors.

[@WagsAutomotive]

It's funny to listen to you talk. You can tell that you're definitely not a vintage car mechanic! But, you got it going! I bought a 72 Chevy truck from Copart that's in basically the same condition as your 55. I have yet to get it going, but I bought it for the same reason. Everything underneath is brand new. Watch my video with my 70 Chevelle drag car and you can see it. Where are you located? I'm in KC Missouri. Maybe we should go cruising together in our burned up hot rods! Congrats man!

[@erikthorstensen5185]

Beauty about these. Parts are very much available! Depends on what you want spend.

[@BurkesRepair]

Looks like a smart purchase to me! Rock on

[@garysoutham8746]

Lovely 55. I would buy this car in a heartbeat. Oh yeah , i am a subscriber and greetings from Ontario , Canada

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thanks for the sub!

[@richardirish2153]

I would love to see you bring this car back to it’s former glory! I don’t know if that’s possible? I guess if the body panels aren’t warped to bad that it could be done?

[@brettbrannon4775]

Those are the gen 2 firebird/trans am tips and my guess it’s a sb 400😁 and yes that thing will run

[@bbroken1]

It could be a 383 stroker 400 crank 5.7 rods and 350 block

[@brettbrannon4775]

@@bbroken1 yep could be

[@paulmullins4439]

That's cool can't wait to see the pictures and hear the story