It's Always Something - Plymouth Valiant

[@godallmighty1204]

Hmmm... that looks like the one down in Killeen, Texas that I wanted to buy some 20 years ago!

[@drr1071]

Nice to see young guys who appreciate old cars and know their way around a little

[@richardalfano5596]

My father had one in red wow!

[@greygranite8165]

For your 1960 Plymouth: 1. The left hand thread on the car right side was used so that the tire rotation direction ensures the wheel lug left hand thread remains tight (will not unscrew) as the tire rotates. Some other auto makes did this until lug hardware diameter size was made larger. 2. Use penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench, Blaster, and let set. Or, in a pinch, acetone + Dexron, Mercon at 50/50 (Not Ford "Type F"). The Dexron / Mercon ATF has friction modifier to reduce hydro-static friction improving the slippery quality. The Acetone improves the penetrating action. Re-wetting some drips using the ATF/Acetone can improve this effect if you allow time to pass.

[@greygranite8165]

Glad it broke loose for you. Inspect the parking brake shoes unless the P-brake is the same brake shoe and drum as the foot brake. The cylinder seals are worthy of inspection. These fail through age and mile. At some point, you will want to check the grease pack on the rear wheel bearings unless wheel bearings lubricated by the diff oil. You will want to replace all of the flexi brake lines as these nylon hard lines erode as no one flushes brake fluid, the brake fluid absorbs water from the air, become acidic, and erodes the nylon hard line inside the rubber outer line you see. The nylon, then, delaminates and can cause a blockage. Use DOT 4 fluid. Walmart SuperTech DOT4 is perfect. What I use my my 1990s Volvo 240s.

[@itsalwayssomething57]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching (and for teaching us a little something!)

[@carrollsanders9376]

This is the car of my nightmares.

[@shanew.williams]

Hate to be "that guy" but the "left hand thread" (lugnuts) you're referring to are on the driver side on my '65 Coronet.

[@andrewseamans1419]

Four wheel drums is tough! I think they make disc brake conversion kits. Not cheap though. Enjoy your car!

[@davepike6170]

I remember a lot of these Valiants on the road, when I was a kid in the early and mid 1960's. But here in SE Michigan, they rusted away quickly, like most other cars of the time. Even as a kid, I thought they were unusual looking cars, those early Valiants, nice to see that one, with a decent body still!

[@itsalwayssomething57]

They are definitely unusual lol! It gets a lot of looks and pictures taken.

[@charlesb7019]

You don’t always want that ….. squirrel!!!! 😂🤣😂. Hilarious!

[@boristheamerican2938]

This and its sister car the 1961-62 Dodge Lancer are nicknamed "road toads".

[@barrycarlisle4511]

Slant six the leaning tower of power!!

[@harryjohnson8605]

I have much respect for old valiants. My first car was a 65 valiant

[@americanrambler4972]

Are we going to see more episodes on the valiant or was this just a one and done car?

[@glenbo2464]

What a great old valiant you have. Hello from Seattle guys !

[@itsalwayssomething57]

Seattle is my (Colten's) heart-home! Thank you so much for watching. we appreciate you!!!

[@leaningleft3276]

What a rad car! 👌🏼

[@itsalwayssomething57]

Thanks! It's the cutest!

[@gregpanek523]

Chrysler and some other manufacturers used left hand thread on the left side because it was believed that the rotation of the wheel would help keep the lugnuts (and lugbolts) tight. (same with some small engine flywheel nuts) The last model year for Chrysler to use this on their cars was 1970. G.M. used them on their larger cars, Pontiac, Oldsmobile... through 1964. There were other brand cars right up to 18 wheelers that also used this practice.

[@itsalwayssomething57]

One of our favorite things about this since we've started is the neat tidbits we learn from people who watch. Thank you so much!!! You're awesome! We appreciate you watching!!!

[@bobgarner44]

10 year old‘ 190 cu.in. 1960 Vaiiant,5 grown men plus gear, hundred miles to the oil drilling rig and 100 miles back home seven nights a week. Never missed a beat Until a rear Axle bearing froze up and later the transmission let go. Probably too much weight for a compact car

[@randallsullivan3692]

That would have been a 170 cubic inch engine unless you did some MAJOR modifications!

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Birth of the Slant 6 unless the '59 model had it. Can't get info on that easy. Nobody is preserving these cars. Ok, I found my answer. The Plymouth Valiant was introduced in 1959 as a 1960 model. You should have the 170cid version of the Slant 6 engine which was the ideal design.

[@grebsgarage1090]

Nice job on the car! I love it. I own a 1962 Valiant that I’m currently restoring. I’m attempting to use as many original parts I can. I liked what you said about driving them the way they were. Learn as you go is what I like to say. Keep up the good work. Have a look at my channel for the work I’ve done. CYA!

[@VaughnDJs]

whoa thats an unattractively designed dash! I love the production on this video, the audio is very clear, its very non chalant and the pace is real life like, no rapid fire A.D.D. video cuts, subtle guitar & harmonica background noise, Lance is so chill unlike the popular trends of demeanor, its almost asmr bcz it makes me chill out too

[@itsalwayssomething57]

Thank you very much! We hope you continue to enjoy our content.

[@peterdaniel66]

REALLY? Have you seen the piece of cheap shit in the Fords of those days?

[@barrycarlisle4511]

Volume is low. Can barley hear him speaking. Good video..

[@thomasdearment3214]

I have always hated drum breaks,but years ago when I was young saw the movie Flim Flam Man, and what he did to that Plymouth Valiant just made me want to get one, got a Duster instead much cooler car from the same body family

[@Hungry_Hunter]

Nice car but you guys are very basic in your ability to carry out correct practice in terms of restoring a very basic vehicle are you sure your skills wouldn't be better served playing computer games or leap frog? These old Valiants are a cinch to repair seriously ....

[@itsalwayssomething57]

We love how easy the Valiant is to work with - that's why we drive it on a regular basis! We figured there was sort of only one way to do drum brakes, so we aren't really sure where your measure of our skill comes into play, but thank you for watching!

[@chuckdavidson5483]

@@itsalwayssomething57 Gracious reply to rather harsh critique. Class act.

[@shanew.williams]

@@itsalwayssomething57 Great video. I'm a retired auto tech & it's always nice to see younger generation taking interest in a car waaayyy older than you are. Don't let the sarcastic comments of those who CAN'T prove that they have ANY skills discourage you from trying things like the brakes. That's how you learn.

[@itsalwayssomething57]

@@shanew.williams Thank you for the kind words and for watching! Learning as we play with these cars is the fun part, and we're excited about what's in store for this one.

[@barrycarlisle4511]

Just enjoy the video...