She's all done! rare barn find imperial crown by Windsor rescued out of a barn after 25 years. this is the final video after full tune up and detail. check out the 1st video on this channel. thank you all for your support!
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@tombrown1898 Жыл бұрын
That car is magnificent! Hard to believe it's 70 years old. Hard to believe I am, too. You really did wonders with bringing it back.
@johnmaki3046 Жыл бұрын
QUALITY ALWAYS SHOWS!
@opera93 Жыл бұрын
Yes, me too….. Anyways, some 76 years young ,for me….
@BuzzLOLOL Жыл бұрын
Thought it would have flathead straight 8... forgot Chrysler just got the Hemi..
@mrdanforth3744 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you had a chance to drive a real automobile. That rope on the back of the seat is for lap robes. Before cars had good heaters you carried a small wool blanket to cover the passengers knees and legs. You hang the lap robe over the rope when not using it, this feature carried on into the early to mid fifties even though by that time cars had good heaters. To get the trans to shift you have to lift off the gas once you get going 14MPH or more. You should then hear a soft *click-clack* from under the floor boards as it shifts. If it does not shift it usually means the transmission is low on oil. It is filled separate from the torque converter, same as a manual trans but it takes 10W motor oil or TDH tractor fluid ISO 32 grade. If the trans is filled to the right level with the right oil, and the wiring to the trans controls is intact it should shift. Two other things can interfere. Idle speed must be 400 RPM very low by today's standards. And sometimes after years of service the points in the governor can get gummed up. Easy to clean, give it s shot of brake clean spray or electronic contact cleaner and drag a strip of white paper between the points. Do not use a file or sandpaper, the points are soft silver and easily damaged. That covers about 90% of what can go wrong with these transmissions. They are a very simple, ruggedly built outfit and seldom give trouble.
@seanmeisner3190 Жыл бұрын
My hat's off to you, sir. You did right by this fine old car; I've been following your progress with this one from the first vid.
@MrScottie68 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! It’s nothing short of magnificent. In my opinion, Chrysler was always a step above the rest, even Lincoln and Cadillac.
@captainamericaamerica8090 Жыл бұрын
Caddy 7o. Still the best
@eggrockyoutubization Жыл бұрын
Thank you for preserving a very important part of American Automotive history. I am glad you chose to preserve the authentic patina instead of making it perfect. A beautiful and original example of mid-century elegance.
@putinkhuylo Жыл бұрын
I love the 'clunk' when the doors shut. 🥰
@joshnorris90Ай бұрын
In the early 1950s Kitty Wells (The Queen Of Country Music) and her husband Johnnie Wright bought this same exact model to travel around the USA touring during their early days. Before interstates and mostly paved roads, always pulling a trailer with them for the instruments and merchandise. She said one time they had done a show at the Grand Ole Opry and had a matinee show in Oklahoma so they had to drive super fast, she said she looked over at one time and he was going 115!!! These big old cars would run! I can't imagine doing that now on a dirt road with bias plys! She said she told him to slow down or stop and let her out HAHA! Cant say i blame her :)
@jerrycallender9927 Жыл бұрын
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU for your efforts in resurrecting and preserving this magnificent artifact.
@mikebcivility6445 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work! She looks amazing. 👍
@aneuno2 Жыл бұрын
Came out great ! Need to stop by with one of the ramblers for a cruise.
@joes3485 Жыл бұрын
The ropes draped across the back of the front seat were for either blankets to use in cold weather or for coats etc. to drape across them while traveling. Thanks for sprucing up this rare model!
@Cadillac_Coach_Works Жыл бұрын
Yeah figured that out awhile back
@alessandracarlotti413610 ай бұрын
Exactly, they are for draping blankets. They have nothing to do with entering and exiting the car. In addition, as I mentioned above, it is NOT a limousine!! These boys that produce videos should learn their business before opening their mouths.
@joegy9944 Жыл бұрын
That thing is gorgeous. Such a beautiful shade of navy blue! That interior is pure wool broad cloth. You can clean those spots on the front passenger side with mild woolite, it will clean up easily. I was fascinated by cars from a child knew them all. Young people today have no idea of the names or anything. Sad.
@williambarry8015 Жыл бұрын
That car is better than one that's had a full blown rotisserie restoration.
@gimpygardner3377 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I owed a 1953 Chrysler Windsor 8 Passenger Sedambulance. It was originally owed by Fairbanks Morse and is pictured in 70 years of Chrysler. It always got lots of looks and with a 125" wheel base, it rides like a sofa. I was at a show one time and a 4 yo boy was looking at the car with his Mom. I let him sit behind the wheel (he had a blast). A half hour later he came back to show his Dad. He had a dollar in his hand and wanted to buy my car. There is still hope for the younger generation.
@gimpygardner3377 Жыл бұрын
BTW, to create the Sedambulance, they cut the door post on the passenger side, by flipping a lever it would attach to the rear door. The front bench seat would come out and be replaced with a small green seat like a school bus drivers seat. Then the stretcher road front to back. It had a spot light, a red gumball on the top and a siren.
@99goat99 Жыл бұрын
Holy Mackerel that is a wonderful car! The ultimate survivor.
@johnmaki3046 Жыл бұрын
This was when "Chrysler" MEANT QUALITY!
@captainamericaamerica8090 Жыл бұрын
@@johnmaki3046 It's crap' now
@johnmaki3046 Жыл бұрын
@@captainamericaamerica8090 NO FRIKKIN' WAY, buddy!
@datsun210 Жыл бұрын
3:25 I believe the rope is meant to drape blankets over, for comfort during cold days, not meant to be grabbed while getting out.
@srvntlilly Жыл бұрын
We never knew what they were for when we were kids. We did use them for getting out, lol.
@williamdonahue66178 ай бұрын
My grandparents always had a couple of car-sized plaid wool blankets in the back seat because it took forever for the heater to warm up the whole car. They called them "auto robes".
@neilhunthunt9621 Жыл бұрын
The robes in the back seat are to hold a lap robe/blanket. they are not assist straps though the chrome handles on the end are. I love your work and postings. and also Lomo's.
@Cadillac_Coach_Works Жыл бұрын
Yes that has been mentioned a few times mow Thanks!
@neilhunthunt9621 Жыл бұрын
@@Cadillac_Coach_Works I just fouNd your posts and THEY ARE REALLY GOOD
@antonfarquar8799 Жыл бұрын
Thank You , Thank You , Thank You for saving this exemplar of one of the finest American cars ever made. I know a gentleman in Germany who bought a 1951 Imperial sedan - his son works for Mercedes Benz - long story short he drove it to Stuttgart and let the Benz boys look at it and they drove around the track - they were stunned by the fit & finish , handling, tightness and quiet. American craftsmen from this era really knew their stuff.
@ghostmanscores1666 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad there are people who still preserve things like this.
@nativetexson Жыл бұрын
Well done! 👏👏
@johnwinter9722 Жыл бұрын
Great car and a terrific job of bringing it back! My grandfather had at least one or two early 50s Chryslers. I have seen the pics, don’t remember them. Later my grandmother drove a succession of Imperials. I drove a couple of them as well. So nice to see the quality and stature of this fine limo. Thanks!
@johnmaki3046 Жыл бұрын
I grew up with a "plain Jane" '50 DeSoto Custom 4 dr. sedan (no radio, even!) THERE NEVER WAS A BETTER CAR BUILT ANYWHERE!
@edb5956 Жыл бұрын
I really would like to suggest you contact Jay Leno; he simply loves original survivor cars, especially Imperials, and most especially one so very rare. He might possibly want to feature this car on his show: "Jay Leno's Garage"! This car is so awesome and grand in it's all original condition that it is breathtaking😍😍😍!!!!
@mdogg1604 Жыл бұрын
The end of an era for Imperial.....outboard rear fenders and suicide doors; a truly spectacular car. You did an amazing job on the original paint!
@rustyrobinson8027 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful looks great 👍
@ebm40 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! It is good to see that people do care about vintage vehicles.
@nycstarport8542 Жыл бұрын
When a Limousine, was a Limousine. Beautiful. 😎
@francoischamberland402926 күн бұрын
Fascinating, thank you for showing it !!!!!
@david.m.304 Жыл бұрын
I'm jealous. I AM JEALOUS! That car is ONE YEAR OLDER THAN I AM BUT IN FAR BETTER SHAPE then me! Seriously, she's a beautiful ORIGINAL car from a bygone era of real style and elegance. Well done and if the younger generation aren't interested in preserving her after you're gone then may I suggest that you bequeath her to the Chrysler museum? I'm more than sure they'd love to care for her. MANY thanks for sharing (happy birthday for your next birthday!) and take care.
@arevee9429 Жыл бұрын
Great, original car. Love it!
@stevendaniel8126 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent !!! Fantastic machine.....
@phuckyiuthatswhy Жыл бұрын
My gawd, she's gorgeous
@ernestfinch1578 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic blue on that IMPERIAL . You really got it to BEAM !
@garymarkey2746 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome car. Hope the people you rent to appreciate what the automobile represents. Really nice work.
@user-dg7gn4qk1y Жыл бұрын
When America was truly great
@jerrycallender93523 ай бұрын
I remember when Mama came home with the Town Sedan version of this gorgeous car.
@glynndove9511 Жыл бұрын
Nothing on earth could make me give this beauty up ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@middleclassretiree Жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ve been waiting to see her done, that paint must be enamel to last like that
@kavalkid1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work.
@davidkoonz2139 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cat! Great work!
@mikecrist997711 ай бұрын
My grandfather owned a 52 New Yorker with the same color. Wonderful memories!
@scottbridgeforth507 Жыл бұрын
COULD NOT BE MORE IMPRESSED BROOOOOOO!!!
@georgerrust4087 Жыл бұрын
In case you haven't figutrd it out by now....the "Rope" isn't to assist in entry exit, it for the car robe or robes.
@philipsolomon8445 Жыл бұрын
I drove a '51 Chrysler New Yorker in '55 that undoubtedly had the same "Fluid Drive" semi-automatic transmission. The big change was the (first year) torque converter vs the fluid drive unit, making all the difference in acceleration. Most drivers used the 3rd/4th gears so having a TC from a dead stop worked very well behind the 331 c.i. Hemi. Using the 1st/2nd gears from a stop had high revs, usually not needs for normal driving (unless yours going up hill, car is fully loaded with passengers, junk in the trunk, your drag racing, etc.). It took Chrysler a few years to introduce PowerFlite & Torqueflite automatics, both excellent in their own respect.
@beatglauser9444 Жыл бұрын
It is an ABSOLUTELY gorgeous vehicle. Cars from before 1952 or so are still underrated! They were solid, well built and reliable. I see you are missing a mirror. I hope this can be found somewhere. I am 20 years older than you, but I do not know a lot about those vehicles. And I am aware how quickly knowledge for classic cars is fading and dying out. Besides heavy duty US cars we had classic Italian vehicles we had to take care of body- and paintwise. When it comes to Italian sportscars like Maseratis, Ferraris Lancias and Alfa Romeos, most of the great mechanics have died. Luckily there are a few "younger" guys who somehow learned to maintain and fix those cars. But they are very hard to come by and they are always booked out for ages.
@66skate Жыл бұрын
Murray Park or Imperial Heaven may be able to come up with a correct mirror.
@Cadillac_Coach_Works Жыл бұрын
@@66skate thank you
@muffs55mercury61 Жыл бұрын
Yes it's sad that the mechanical knowledge is dying out. So people today just yank out the original drive train and stuff a Chevy 350 in it and ruin them.
@ernestfinch1578 Жыл бұрын
OLYMPIC! I love IMPERIALS .
@alanmorrison3598 Жыл бұрын
This is one gorgeous automobile!
@Ctrl-XYZ Жыл бұрын
That "rope" in the back seat is a robe cord (for folding your lap robe over), not some sort of grab handle for getting in and out. Just sayin.
@allareasindex7984 Жыл бұрын
Was going to say the same thing. Very common mistake because people don’t use lap robes these days. At the time people called them rugs.
@joegy9944 Жыл бұрын
Yes, for your little throw blanket.
@donaldjenner489 Жыл бұрын
When I was a youngster, our (not nearly so smart) car had the cord and a properly plaid lap robe. Pendleton still sells them (they sell them as steamer rugs); i have three. Ah, and that is not, properly, a limousine. It's a "7 passenger sedan"; the distinction is the lack of a dividing window and the use of woolen broadcloth (truly luxe) in the driver's station. A very lovely car; I envy you.
@garytraynor2921 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning that.
@jerrybean3280 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing those ropes on some of the nicer cars when I was young, I never knew what they were for. Thank you
@wrightsrrt8712 ай бұрын
I'm 42 brother and I'm getting ready to do an job and pick up an 50 chrysler imperial limousine for restoration!
@johnvidol555511 ай бұрын
WoW!!! Great job, thanks for saving it and doing it justice.
@stevenfromer3816 Жыл бұрын
Excellent automobile
@MaxPower-nw8id Жыл бұрын
I'm a Cadillac guy, but I must admit that is a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing it with us.
@johnmaki3046 Жыл бұрын
I owned several Cadillacs; ANY 50s-70s MoPar (even crappy builds from the mid-late 70s) were SUPERIOR running/driving vehicles!
@captainamericaamerica8090 Жыл бұрын
@@johnmaki3046 Not TRUE
@michaeldoucette943 Жыл бұрын
Somewhat over the top but truly magnificent!!
@CalvinMorris-cf8jk18 күн бұрын
sweetness.
@fundamentos3439 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful limo. The 50's saw some of the finest American cars ever built. Keep on doing your amazing work. Vehicles such as these are always a thrill to see.
@T-41 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing this one.
@arthuraucar3696 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations..! Great job.. hard to believe it's all original after more than seven decades. The fourth gear issue may not be major. Maybe electrical? And the radio might have a bad vibrator.. Enjoy this luxury automobile at it's best......
@Magnetron33 Жыл бұрын
radio may be a tube
@Cadillac_Coach_Works Жыл бұрын
Went through that, she's sticky. She needs a full trans service
@williamb81397 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!!!!!
@scottmeeker9971 Жыл бұрын
What a gem
@josephconsoli4128 Жыл бұрын
Very nice work on a truly elegant formal car. The long straps on the back of the front seat were called "robe rails". They were basically a carryover from the early automobile and carriage days when a blanket was stored in the back for passengers in cold weather. In my area there used to be a great small car show with only '20's-'40's cars. One time it was cancelled and was told that there just wasn't much interest/attendance! I'm 55 and my fav's will always be 30's-50's cars. The last show I went to had rows of new sci-fi looking Camaro's, Mustangs, custom trucks, and butchered hotrods with hip-hop blasting for "atmosphere" :(
@muffs55mercury61 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of car shows in the 1970s and '80s. Lots of nice cars. Today they're all street rod and restomod meets so I don't go to them anymore.
@josephconsoli4128 Жыл бұрын
@@muffs55mercury61 Same here. The finale for me was paying something like $10-$15 for a show and I basically did a fast walk through and back out. Not even one car slowed down my pace!
@muffs55mercury61 Жыл бұрын
@@josephconsoli4128 Sometimes I will check out the parts if it's also a parts swap meet.
@jimpowell2211 Жыл бұрын
I would have like to see the jump seat opened up and a shot of the trunk. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!
@donaldstanfield8862 Жыл бұрын
So impressive and stately!
@JM-lw3nx Жыл бұрын
I love the Imperials.
@jeffreyfelder7981 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job, enjoy...
@autobug2 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous. You did a fantastic job of bringing this ultra-rare Imperial limo back! Glad you didn't repaint it--it's proof of true survivorship! You probably have the only `51 Crown limo left? So much nicer than a Lincoln or Cadillac of the same year. My hat is off to you! BRAVO!
@francisjaniewski5990 Жыл бұрын
That is one magnificent automobile. I always admired those early 50s Chrysler. Nice limo. You did a good job cleaning.
@captainamericaamerica8090 Жыл бұрын
IT'S NOT!! A LIMO.
@gratefulandhappy7587 Жыл бұрын
Wow! A beautiful car.
@srvntlilly Жыл бұрын
Yeah, mid-century is my favorite time too, since I was born in '49, lol. I cannot believe that paint job! How is that possible? Power windows in '51? I had no idea! Amazing. Love it!
@Lylo-mj8ek Жыл бұрын
Pure Beauty ❤
@joethaler7921 Жыл бұрын
I love the “tight” turning circle. It is a gorgeous auto though.
@edgarribeirodossantos9019 Жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🖤💙
@joshqunismayilov1996 Жыл бұрын
Oldtimer cars have high durability and repairable, these cars have soul and always will be run. These cars not like plastic scrap which produces now.
@josephgaviota Жыл бұрын
As a kid working during summer vacations, one of my jobs was to drain, clean, re-oil the oil-bath air cleaners.
@miebrus79 Жыл бұрын
my son a doctor is 25 years old but likes the cars from the 30's till 70's ... he saw what we did enjoing old cars so we gave him the love and respect to these cars. All classic car lovers have to do this with there children !!!
@Mopar-Pioneer Жыл бұрын
Hallelujah, another MOPAR saved ! Thank you sir !
@steventhorson4487 Жыл бұрын
Breathtaking!!
@xpump876 Жыл бұрын
What a Beauty!
@tomquinn11927 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@vernwallen4246 Жыл бұрын
Wish it had a divider glass,but a great Automobile.🗽👍
@alanblanes2876 Жыл бұрын
What a terrific video! I fully agree with the need to keep these vehicles maintainable and therefore more likely to be maintained. We need to find a way to get Cadillac power window switches reusable by being refurbished. We should not have to rummage through junk yards for such parts. Possibly a team process with Right to Repair, Cadillac clubs and Cadillac Canada might be a way to get these problems addressed and solved. I was amazed by how quickly I was able to get a new ignition module when I brought this matter up on the Twitter page of Cadillac Canada.
@michaelbenardo5695 Жыл бұрын
Those chrome handles are the ones to help you get out.
@georgeloizou2484 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!!
@rlu1956 Жыл бұрын
Watching you turn into your driveway reminded me of a ship docking...LOL. Man, did they make it BIG. Love those years of cars, the styling. Brakes, exhaust, tires, and engine? Not so much....
@harolddavis258011 ай бұрын
Gorgeous. You did right by her thanks for preserving the past. It's a shame, that when our generation is gone, cars like that will be non-existent, a thing of the past and that's so regrettably horrible, so, my advice... teach!!! the sons, grandson's, daughters, anyone ! past on the legacy, the dreams of the future past
@betsyhendricks3078 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!!
@dannmarceau Жыл бұрын
Looks great.
@heyrod59 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding "after" video, I've seen the "before" video too ! Wow ! ! !
@marial8235 Жыл бұрын
I can just imagine Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift climbing in the back after a night out on the time.❤
@joeambaye8681 Жыл бұрын
Great work👍
@JohnShinn1960 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Now get it out of the sun! 😮 Subsciber #999 says congratulations on 1k! 🎉
@harry7361 Жыл бұрын
Flush the gyromatic transmission with high detergent 10 weight motor oil and replace with straight 10 weight non detergent
@retroguy9494 Жыл бұрын
Louis B Mayer, the head of MGM studios had one of these. Only it was a 1950 and a Durham body. It's almost identical to this car with the exception of the deletion of the rear side windows which are enclosed by a formal limousine style roof. That car still survives too and is in excellent condition. Last I heard it sold about 14 years ago to who would be the 4th owner. While these cars were beautiful, I would still have opted for a Cadillac Series 75.
@petertornabeni602 Жыл бұрын
This is excellent, thank you for showing the car !
@paulazemeckis7835 Жыл бұрын
It is beautiful!
@davewaters2841 Жыл бұрын
Nice job!!
@higgs923 Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine owns one. It once belonged to B Movie star Mamie Van Doren. She owned two of them. The other one lives three blocks from me.
@stevenyennie4849 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job 🤙🤙
@sje7119 Жыл бұрын
One of these cars was in an , Alfred Hitchcock movie The Trouble with Harry, about 1954. Beautiful!
@davidfluck1470 Жыл бұрын
It's a 1954 Crown Imperial, one of 100 made that year.
@fabiopinero7543 Жыл бұрын
Hey my name is Fabio. I'm from Havana, Cuba. Love classic Americana. Have a couple of oldies a 55' Oldsmobile Starfire Havanavintage Car tours that I use to do city tours and a 55 Belair. That i have restored. I mean I love challenge working.
@fabiopinero7543 Жыл бұрын
By the way I'm 37. So there's hope 😉
@johnmaki3046 Жыл бұрын
GREAT CAR! I grew up (and LOVED) the 50s MoPars! They were QUALITY PERSONIFIED!
@beatglauser9444 Жыл бұрын
I am trying to get my daughter more and more involved with the classic cars I own, drive and try to restore. She is 32 years old and drove every single one of my cars. They are from the Sixties. But driving them and knowing how to maintain them is another story. I am trying hard to get a 63 Corvair back ont the road and registered. I want the car good enough to be her daily driver. And she loves the idea. All her friends are telling her that classic cars are death traps. I know that they are idiots who do not know shit.
@emjayay Жыл бұрын
Well, actually they are death traps compared to newer cars. Don't get into a serious accident. Also drum brakes don't compare with discs and all newer cars have ABS as well. Imperials had disc brakes around then (I don't know about this one) but they worked more like a clutch does. Who knows if you can get parts for them.
@beatglauser9444 Жыл бұрын
@@emjayay If you regard classic vehicles as death traps, I do not understand why you are watching a channel about vintage cars. There is something called common sense and driving skills. I drive very old vehicles for over fourty years and of course I know that you have to keep a certain distance and do not push the vehicle in front. Drumbrakes are fading only when you drive downhill for a long time or if you are racing. I experienced brake fading twice in my life. Once with drums but much worse driving a car with discbrakes. Two times it happened after driving down a long distance on a very steep mountain road in Switzerland. But if you do not try to race into curves and such, there is no problem at all. But of course you have to know the limits of a classic vehicle. If you drive on snow and ice the rear wheel vintage vehicles are not the greatest choice. But few people are doing that today. Disc brakes were unknown to passenger cars back in those days. the first ones to use disc brakes were Italian sportscar producers to my knowledge.
@srvntlilly Жыл бұрын
Her friends don't know what they're talking about. Those things were steel tanks. The pride and craftsmanship that went into them back then is completely foreign to people these days.