Picking up a 1954 Chevy Belair and mocking up a supercharger on a Flathead V8

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Something about those 54’s. They just have a super cool 50’s look that I definetly dig.

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

You're living the life that I can only dream of now that Multiple sclerosis has attacked my body, never take standing or walking for granted . It's a joy to watch you doing what in my younger days was retirement plans.

[@IR-nq4qv]

You're not alone bro, not only in health, many of us who don't have the money, space, times or means to work on a hot rod live vicariously Brent, that's why we're here.

[@morgansword]

I lost use of my legs about five or a bit more to edema and some disease I contacted so I have the wheelchair as a get around... get so frustrated at times as I am 73 now and its hard to give up a way of life.. best wishes bud

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

@@morgansword It's just not fair.

[@jp4121]

Hang in there BROTHER! Lotsa Love and prayers!

[@darrylvohs5526]

I feel ya, buddy. I've been fighting leukemia going on 4 years. I've built some nice rides and motorcycles. Tough to do any projects now, we just have live life at a different pace.

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Well buddy....at least the weather was nice in your neck of the woods..... Sweet looking Chevy their, amassing the condition for what seems to be a local ride....A real potential. Cant imagine the General has a ratel.. a real workhorse....stay cool.

[@frankhartranft2133]

My dad bought my sister a '54 Chevy 2-door with the stove bolt six and the automatic just like this one. It was a really good car. Overdrive made it good for the 2-lane blacktop highways of the time, and she always started and rode like a dream. When I was a kid, I thought it was boring. Seeing your aging replica brought it all back with pleasant nostalgia. Thanks.

[@quintongrey2397]

I know I'm kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to stream newly released movies online?

[@marshallaydin6673]

@Quinton Grey ehh I'd suggest flixportal. you can find it if you google:D -marshall

[@quintongrey2397]

@Marshall Aydin thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it !

[@marshallaydin6673]

@Quinton Grey no problem xD

[@meh-canics9628]

Seen The General last week! One does no realize how big that thing is until you see it in person!

[@terrykelsay6260]

cant wait to see the 54 washed up would look awesome with the skirts and lowered like 2"

[@allanimalstaxi]

I like the way you think, no boundaries, no rules, it’s only a gizmo I can change into a cool thing auto part to make cars go faster. Nice Chevy find, I’m surprised you are not going to try to free up the motor with all your talent.

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha I got bits to make another turbo LS and think I wanna go that route with that one.

[@icerazar713]

That Belair is pretty cool. I went to school with a kid that drove a beautiful dark blue one that he restored. I really like those old Belairs, they're such cool cars.

[@philipdecatanzaro1822]

The ultimate Cuban Lead Sled. My dad had all of us (6 kids) pack into the 54 wagon when we were kids. Nice find.

[@garywilser7802]

NIce looking car ! Obviously was a high end model with all that fancy trim and stuff ! Looking forward to your magic touch on this old girl.

[@wackowacko8931]

Valve on supercharger is a blower bypass valve, so the motor ran without boost under low power demand situations, like at idle.

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Great find! Even has the keys lol. NO CHOPPING PLEASE! Looks like you'll be busy making videos for a while, and we will have the honor and pleasure of watching you make the! Love it Brent, you've got it going full bore, Thankyou!

[@pkd4697]

I'm not gonna chop the bel air. . .but the flathead. . . sawzall time!! LOL love your determination. The seat was great find on the General. So glad you got such a great stash!

[@JazzStrat781]

Love this 54 Brent, I had one that was Pueblo Tan with a white top. I drove the wheels off of it smiling as big as I could. Love your channel 👍

[@josealfredocuevas]

That is a very big survivor very good shape solid body once you clean it up all that dirt is going to look great

[@manmatt445]

Bein a musician . I appreciate the tunes you use. Thanks.

[@raymondcoggins297]

That's a sweet ride you see newer cars in ruffer shape

[@southbend3406]

My 1994 Bonneville SSEI had an Easton M62 on the 3800. Rebuilt ones go for around $570 USD.

[@sultros]

I dig it too and i like your plan. I cant believe how rust free and straight it is. What a find!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Loved the video! Great oldie! See you on the next one!

[@stevemclaughlin3043]

What a great find!! With the panel truck and this car on the block for restoration...this is my #1 KZbin site...(it always was anyways!! lol )

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻nice 54 Chevy. I have a restored stock 53 Chevy and it’s always a crowd pleaser no matter where I go with it. Thanks again for all your videos!

[@unknownsoul13]

That 54 looks sweet with those skirts. Bet she would look sweet dropped 2-3 inches and full length functional triple outlet lakes pipes running straight pipes off electric cutouts or glasspaks into the side pipes. Always liked the lowdown cruiser style on those years of cars.

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Brent, I love the dash in the 54. Very different. I kinda like the body style,especially the trim detail on the rear quarters. As Waylon Wire would say"I'm lovin it"

[@SANibbler]

Looking like the General got a great upgrade👍🏻

[@cowboychevyschneider]

keep the great work man I finally rear seats for my 1934 ford 2 door sedan

[@CompToyZ]

The trans on the supercharged car is worth money. The M90 blower can be modded well. You can cut the back bit off. I think you can get a longer snout as well.

[@ronlynch7744]

Yeah love the 54’ Chevy. The old man had a 54’ 4 door back in 57’. That would have been the first car I rode in after I was born in 1960. He kept it until 1964 then he got a 60 Studebaker Lark. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@koolkar55]

That big fork lift truck you have is probably the most important tool in the box without a doubt. Be a struggle without it that's for sure. Love the Belair Brent you did very well there. Billy J... Queensland, Australia.

[@gben7084]

that 3800 w/supercharger would be a great addition to the '54

[@aussiejas6599]

Great find, We still have some 52/54s here in Aus.

[@charliehicks2028]

I'm looking forward to getting the 54 running that is one nice car 🚗👌👍

[@fernandorobles6065]

Phenomenal for someone that loves rust like you =)

[@rustypipes6339]

Love the look of that 54. Hope to see it in the lineup in the future. Keep up the good work. Happy hunting. You seem to do well.

[@glennnickerson8438]

It's a selfie-stick Brent episode! The fleet is looking good! Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@pappabob29]

My first car, back in 1959 was a super clean 54 Chevy 150. Three on the tree for $600.00. Wanted the 56 Chevy Bel Air that was also for sale there but didn't have the $900.00 they wanted. ;o( When my Mom said "finance it", I called back to the dealer and it was already gone. Mid year 1961, traded the 54 for a new Corvair Monza 4 speed. My vote would be the 235 with dual carbs, dual exhaust, and a S-10 five speed overdrive. Might be a bit more difficult to arrange but definitely not as 'BELLYBUTTON"!! Your car so YOUR CHOICE !!!!

[@toddneumann4775]

Can't wait to see the build on that Chevy. I'm a truck guy now but sure miss my '53 2 dr hardtop Pontiac!

[@damianjackson9084]

You are honestly living my life I hope to be here oneday just tinkering and building stuff

[@paulblack1811]

The 54 is wicked! I know the 4x4 s10 rear ends are within a half inch for width on the swap! Looking forward to seeing some of it!

[@joe1annie2]

That is a great find indeed plus parts in car and hub caps sweet skirts'. Defiantly a Kool factor on the flathead Brent Thanks for sharing. Would be Different a straight 8 Kool

[@kenworthless5708]

There can't be a cooler hauler than the general. Just hearing it start gets your blood pumping.

[@mathewweathers2788]

Can't wait to see you get that running nice!

[@garymccord4277]

My first car about 55 years ago was a 54 chevy, I wanted a 55 chevy had to take second best, my Dad's 1954 chevy as they had bought a new car. Never liked it much untill years later and that it was a great looking car. Build it Great, sorry the blower did'nt work on flat head but you will figure it out. Always interesting videos

[@kevinhumphrey932]

That would look bad ass with a pair of old school chrome side pipes

[@Pointman-yf6or]

Damn! Even a got the fender skirts in the trunk huh! Make a fine lookin ride!

[@bohydrus7108]

a jack shaft would offset you belt drive for the super charger if you wanted to go that route. idk if you thought of that or not, but its an idea.

[@haroldphipps3457]

Same thought I had.

[@reinovator]

Very Nice Belair! my dad had one and my brother had one.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Wow! That thing is clean man. Awesome find and with the skirts even!

[@EdOfTheNorth]

The easiest fix I can imagine is to side mount a single jack shaft to the engine to make it fit your application. Main drive from crank to the jack shaft with secondary drive from the jack shaft to the blower. Or....just find a longer blower. lol.

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

i really hope you will take some days off Sir. before geting more sick. you gave us so much for 1 year. and working too. quality over quantity ;-)

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

love your vision for this ol gal

[@davidsantos8206]

That 54 would make a nice Gasser. Just saying. Lol thanks for entertaining us. Looking forward to the next one.

[@rudyflores9395]

Man my dream car you have to start on that 1 soon. You'll have it running in just one video looking forward to that video Sir you are super lucky. Standing by

[@usmclee65]

Wow Belair ! you get tinted glass, Stainless moldings , really great seats, and a fine looking grill, 54s where so much better looking than the 53. and you even got the skirts with it, another great find!

[@williamoneal3947]

That old Buick has the great 3.8 engine in it. It is the best V6 engine that GM has ever built. It is bullet proof. There is great demand for these old GM's with this engine. This engine used in Oldsmobile, Pontiacs, Chevys and Buicks. The body will go and the engine will still be running great.

[@stephenvictorbailey4055]

You are so lucky.. ..you have such cool cars over there

[@MrRocky1405]

Another fun video to watch. I loved the great drone aerial views too! Kudos!

[@IR-nq4qv]

a little bit of everything is always good

[@randybourdon2791]

Well, I was going to mention something to you about the torn seat in the General Brent but I just didn’t want to bother ya LOL. I had a 91 Park Avenue Ultra that I bought in 95. Beautiful highway cruiser. Thought of this when I saw your Buick.

[@michaeljones5768]

Love the Belair keep her as a surviver

[@garykrause5870]

I agree, nice car. LS swap, suspension upgrades, awesome cruiser

[@brucewrandol]

I have a friend that makes a blower manifold that fits on the left side of the motor. Larowe Brothers in Sandy, Oregon.

[@briankinnear7461]

That Chevy looks incredible. A real find. The plan sounds great.....new powertrain and original look. Will make a great driver. Weather looks nice there. We've had rain and overcast for days it seems here in Ontario!! Be safe and stay well.

[@donnie2533]

Great video always look forward to seeing your videos.

[@gazza6348]

Under the boot lid looks brand new wow what a find 👍

[@stomper2582]

Now that you fixed the General’s seat I can sleep well at night. Really bothered me.😄👉🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@jamesdamrom751]

You need a semi air seat for the general!👍👍

[@Carl09of09]

Really amazed how rust free that Chevy is, I'm sure you'll figure out something for a super charged flatty. Keep the videos coming love em Bro! ✌🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@motorfreaknew]

I don't know if I like the Chevy more or the compressor idea on the flathead v8 ..... great video! 😎💪

[@adriandean7815]

Check out midnight flyer. Project Blue Goose. Putting a 57 Chevy on a Buick floor pan chassie. Fits prefect. Some thing to do with your Buick.

[@fuddwacker4803]

Oh Brent do old school and BIG block that two dr. Heel might come up and buy it!😁

[@davidsolloway9349]

The 54 Belair just screams potential! Also enjoyed the "visit" with the General

[@brianherron5400]

You will figure it out, you always do . It will work when you get done with it.

[@CompToyZ]

That Chevy is so cool. So jealous right now lol

[@SeanPwnery]

4.8 and 60E is an excellent idea. Can't wait to see it all done up. BTW, I they make longer snouts for those Eaton's - might be as simple as sourcing one and bolting it up?

[@HalfassKustoms]

think when they come up it's cheaper just to buy a blower unit.

[@tjeffjenkins6226]

I never really appreciated the '54 styling, thanks. It shows itself as a trend into 1955 which I had not seen until you showed it, thanks!

[@ANOCKS]

That 54 Belaire is sweet! And definitely after all these years it landed in the right hands for sure. I'm going to dig watching the progress on this vehicle. Good choice on the no chop, the only chopped Bel-Air that I have ever liked is the moon glow.

[@josealfredocuevas]

Awesome you finally do a Chevy a 54 awesome I have a 53 and a 54, 53 belair 2 door sedan and I have a 54 Bel Air 2 door hardtop, finally you do a Chevy awesome.

[@shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858]

Ha ha you have to much on the go .Sooo I've fitted the blower to the floor of the general. And the seat looks pretty cool on top of the flat head.

[@62_C10]

The 54 is quite nice imho needs to be restored and driven

[@IR-nq4qv]

6:20.... I spy two fender skirts ! Please take one out Brent and try it on, I'm dying to see the side profile!!!! He then closes the lid NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Wait a minute......!!! 8:58 all is not lost... WoW!!! you must have read my mind...Thanks man!!!! Me Like!!!! Lowered with a decent engine....VERY NICE!!!!

[@allan9603]

Man the General sounds and looks good! 🍻🇺🇸🇸🇪 Chevy too! A few repairs here and there, then Pablo has a new ride!🤣

[@billcar741]

Nice score with the 54

[@cliffhaupt5413]

Nice car. And great to see the General doin what it was built to do

[@rayd1930]

Cool old car, I have a 1954, 210 I'm restoring but keeping all original. If you would like to sell the exhaust manifold when you install the new engine let me know, I could use it. Thanks.

[@study650]

I had a '54 Bel Air in '62; It was a nice car. That one had a lot of potential. With small block it would be great.

[@PK-ht9tu]

Love the Belair. Totally agree with the LS idea but that paint on the inside the trunk lid looked so good. I think it would look great with a new paint job with the original colors and really help preserve the car. The car is cool enough, so it will be cool no matter what you do.

[@friesenwayne5320]

It’s nice working on a seat that’s chest high

[@franksgarage8551]

That’s like a typical day for me. All over the place trying to put a dent in one job or another.

[@henrygibson1530]

You lucked out and got a nice 54 for it to be from the North.

[@sebastiandasilva4750]

Love those 50s chevys. I had a ford 1948 V8 flathead so I can't wait to see the supercharger on that engine. Regards from Uruguay !!

[@rodneyclements6190]

I don't think I've seen you build a Gasser yet Brent. The 54 would be a great candidate!! Straight axle and a blown small block....hmmmm.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Nice work.

[@stomper2582]

You could probably find some baby moons to go with the wide whitewalls. Or maybe some center caps from another Chevy if you decide to run 14s. I like it. 👍

[@davidcraddock7011]

had a 54 briefly from 68 to 69. white top, red body, automatic, pwr windows, pwr seat and it was a coupe, but alas my Uncle Sam sent me to South Vietnam for a year so had to sell it.

[@SpatialDragon]

You might look at a triple carb intake and maybe just use the front carb inlet, block the other two off.

[@iraswan2445]

Love the 54.. That will make a nice ride..

[@darrenmilford1573]

Hell yeah, new build coming. Can't wait to see what you do with the Bel-Air.

[@Bigskyguy56]

Nice Chevy. Just a clean up & , as you said, "Drive the wheels off her" Too nice to chop..

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Nice Find, straight Six.. I see hammer "valve" adjustment in the future... lol. cool looking car.

[@HalfassKustoms]

haha and I'm thinking turbo ls