Saved from the crusher 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder will it run and drive again?

Jeff from ‪@soberingrestorationservices‬ calls me up and tells me about this 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder sedan and says I need to save this car. the feller who got it saved it from the crusher as it was abandoned in the bush. But he doesn't know what to do with it so I go about to give it a chance at a new life, well at least not one that will lead to it being squished.
00:00 Unloading the Pontiac and walk around.
11:10 Inspecting the underside of the 58
18:26 Pulling motor apart.
27:55 free up valves on the 6 cylinder
33:35 Putting motor back together
44:25 Attempting to start the motor
51:30 pulling drums and brakes out
1:00:25 Pulling 58 Pontiac around to see if it'll start.
1:10:11 Pulling Pontiac in to get it ready for a drive.
1:15:43 Pablo approved
Music
Gold in Them Hills - Nathan Moore
Michigan Greens - Dan Lebowitz
Blue Break - Silent Partner
Elite Syncopations - E's Jammy Jams
Called Upon - Silent Partner
Slingshot - Steve Adams
Steppers To Heavan - Freedom Trail Studio
Pluto - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Eletrosamba - Quincas Moreira
Keep It Tight - John Deley
Sally Goodin' - Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties
Deserts - Text Me Records _ Bobby Renz
Mr. Pink - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena

[@shannonwittman950]

This reminds me of a memory of youth. When I was a 19-year old in 1973, I claimed an abandoned 1958 Pontiac Chieftain 4-door from our local airport parking lot. I inflated the tires, checked the oil, installed a used battery, poured in 2 gallons of avgas -- and the old girl fired right up. I drove her the short distance to our home. In a few days time, she was licensed again. The local Shell station mechanic snapped on a set of retreads, then installed a tune-up kit with plugs, changed the tranny fluid and filter, adjusted the bands and lubed all the zerk fittings. The Chieftain was my daily driver for a full year before I traded it and some cash to a local roustabout for his 1966 Mustang 2+2. He really only needed a commute car and the extra money allowed him and his wife to do some needed work on their kitchen. Ahhh ... teen life in a small town. THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO.

[@DougHinVA]

'teen life in a small town' was a treasure that we didn't really understand at the time. I lived one.. and some of the events were almost not to be believed they were so nice. Example: my father looked kindly on a poor, generally dirty kid in high school who was sent away from the only local radio station looking for work as 'can't sing and never will amount to anything' by the manager. The kid was named Ernie Ford.

[@toddneumann4775]

An hour and a half of content on a Sunday. I had big plans in the shop today on the cornbinder but the temptation to watch this right now is killing me.... Okay just the first 20 minutes..... 🤣

[@michaelguinn5736]

That's what I admire about you Brent, never let a vintage project/car be scrapped!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on man. Love it! Another one saved!!! Pablo is such a sweet pup

[@papilloncycles3463]

Brent the possibilities are endless You Gotta put a floor in that one!

[@MrMadkaw400]

I loved that you saved this car from the crusher

[@haroldrogers6083]

Got to love the dash and steering wheel , just a classy look over the junk of today !!

[@mikecarrington6417]

This guy is amazing and inspiring. He just gets work done, time and time again. His passion for the hobby is unsurpassed.

[@scarletteroper7889]

YOU REMIND ME OF DERRICK ON VGG GARAGE. MARK

[@randybourdon2791]

The X frame with the “floor delete option “. Brent, you crack me up!

[@kevinsuminski7167]

That was awesome another one the scrap yard didn't get always enjoy when you bring an engine back from the dead

[@larryz24]

Awesome car, I had a 1958 Pontiac Chieftain when I was a teen in the 60's. Good old Kroil and Marvel's Mystery Oil.

[@tomsilven]

Watching this got me in a good mood. Thank you.

[@rockcrusher4636]

I know you have lots of projects, but this one needs to be fixed, shes a sweetheart. Cheers.

[@SuperCOOLDAD1]

She's definitely a keeper, All the important bits are still there that's a rare thing indeed. I dig it! ✌🏻😊🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@markmclellon8516]

58 Pontiac Pathfinder straight six, the engine's kinda stuck so no easy fix, she's a liftered poncho on 14's da wheels are a mix, not a Chieftain just gotta be a brave wid brakes dat can't even stix, drug around n fired up hot don't even hear no tix, Flintstone floor's n ratchets seats a 1st place pix, Pablo approved a face full a lix.

[@SuperCOOLDAD1]

@@markmclellon8516 I'm sure he didn't really care about that motor,He will most likely do something different to it. JUST KEEP WATCHING! ✌🏻

[@marvinl.herren811]

Ya, that's right. You got the right idea old man. Now get out there and fix er up. Any save is a good one. I appreciate your sence of youmber.

[@m42037]

Hopefully it gets restored 🇬🇧

[@DarkFlamage]

Very stylish design. The coves on the rear quarters somehow make it look like it's a two door, even though it's not. With all that nice glass & trim intact I hope this one gets a new life, not just used as a parts car.

[@Lucas_Tulic]

This is the amazing part about old iron, it was made to last! Here you have a 60+ year old car, which was probably left to rot on a field for at least half its life and you can still run it and drive it with "minimum" work on it. Awesome! Cheers from Argentina!

[@PaulJFleischer]

You guys see that, right? First time in a long time that I've seen a guy show about oil over rings to increase compression. So if you have a high mileage car, leave your car for a year or two and she won't start with good spark..then maybe just oil up the rings. It works some times. Especially slant motors. There ya go, pulled it a couple a hundred yards and the rings cut loose. Bingo. That was a cool lesson, Brent!

[@tomwinkle5536]

I had an old 60 Plymouth with a slant 6 that was about wore out. I had bought a 68 Buick that needed a tranny and exhaust. Guy at the salvage yard said he would swap if I could drive it up there. About 5 miles from my house. I poured a coffee can full of gear oil in it and it purred like a kitten. Salvage yard dude said it was the quietest slant 6 he had ever heard.. we swapped the old plymouth for the tranny and exhaust. Win, win

[@tomwinkle5536]

Or just throw some gear oil in it..lol

[@lancehigdon8683]

You did dang good you finally got it unstuck and ready to go now

[@lancehigdon8683]

You do deserve a drink you got it unstuck that's good I'm glad you did

[@tomwinkle5536]

You can put a qrt of 90 weight in it and do the same.

[@eugeniobrianti8755]

I know what those piles of seat padding are all about all to well, the worst part of cleaning a car or truck sitting for years is the mouse and rat mess, love that Pontiac, what a score.👍

[@williamsmith3880]

I live in the UK but always had a great passion for American cars. Enjoyed every moment of this amazing video. Brent's skills are truly awesome, a good humoured unwavering genius. Just the person I need as my mechanic.

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Best music on you tube! Some cars just don't want to be back on the road and will fight you the whole way. This is one of those.

[@dougaranda6187]

Pathfinder must have been a Canadian model. We had a '58 when I was a kid, and the fuel pump went on it on a trip from Wva to NY. Had to spend the night in a diner. I still remember my Dad saying "it's got 85 thousand miles on it, and that's when stuff starts to go". He traded it in shortly thereafter on a '62 Catalina.

[@8avexp]

Back then, if a car had 100,000 miles on it, it was worn out. Today, it's just getting broken in.:)

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@8avexp - Unless it's a Korean car... then prolly won't make 100K...

[@8avexp]

@@BuzzLOLOL Or a Yugo.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

It is. This is one of those "Cheviacs". It is a restyled Chevy, rather than a "real" Pontiac.

[@oldtown6240]

Perfect Sunday, morning in my case: Halfass Kustoms, long video, Brent's optimism. good humor, patience, and one of the best parts - a ride with Pablo.

[@thomasmadden1011]

They are hard to find one that the mice or weather rusted out !!! They are go old classic cars & parts are getting harder find & in iowa !!! Hope the farmers purchased them fix them up !!! Sad they crush them

[@thomasmadden1011]

Been a good family product for high school students !!! Learn to start a career in restorations vehicles

[@royfcjr]

That is one of Pontiac's best looking cars ever. I miss the windshield coming back almost to my knees. The front bumper will break your ribs if you get under it and let go.

[@ewaldradavich7307]

Same as a 58 chevy

[@ronlynch7744]

The Pathfinder is saying I hope you can find a way to get me running. Good old Pontiac. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@Freedomquest08]

I'm more of an Old's guy, but for a '58 GM car I would pick the Pontiac. Pontiac got the trim right on this body, and those taillights are pure awesome.

[@RayBenson45]

I love me some olds I have a 1950 oldsmobile 88

[@notajp]

Definitely better than Chevy. After building arguably one of the best designed cars ever with the 57, they followed that up with that abomination in 58. This is a much better design.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Even in the tri 5 years I think Pontiac built the better looking car, and the 57 pontiac had the tripower v8, and made better power

[@michaelwalter3399]

@@notajp But isn't the Pontiac basically the same body shell with some slight trim mods?

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Yeah, back in day had '57 Olds 98 Starfire 2 door... good looking car... fast for its times... unique 3 glass back window...

[@drscrib99]

This is one of your best bring it back alives yet.

[@waynekarnold]

I want to thank you for taking me on this journey reminds me so much of my youth i had a 57 chevy no starter i could push start it myself bye . But it was sure ruff when you went down town you got in a tough parking spot

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Great save! It's a shame so many cars like that end up getting crushed because they are deemed too rough or undesirable. Thanks for giving this one a second chance to retire with dignity. Maybe one day someone with a welder and more time than money can patch the body up and make it into a fun beater.

[@tammylott921]

WE LOVE THESE OLD REAL AMERICAN CARS / TRUCKS ..

[@cliffjohnson1285]

A very good thing seeing these pieces of history being rescued..if I had the means I'd be doing the same. Used to do full restos but the satisfaction of just getting them mobile is great.👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the shoutout man! If the brakes aren't unobtainium then just whip out the torch! Time is money! I dig all the old Ponchos with Chevy motors you find up there in Canadia!

[@terryeustice5399]

Still can’t say enough about your understanding these cars. The Pathfinder is a looker at a distance. But if there’s anyone who can make her choice again it’s you. Enjoyed this videos as all yours. I’ll keep watching for sure. Blessings, Terry Eustice

[@The_Dudester]

Loved seeing this rescue. Would love to drive a car like that, someday. I love the work that you guys do and I hope you know that you are appreciated.

[@ededmund5685]

the chain wrapped 2 time though an old tire,, in the center of the chain ,, big shock absorber .. ,,,,,GOOD VIDEO ,,, Thx Ed Loretto Ontario Canada

[@stephenhenion8304]

My Grandpa was "Max" . His 58 Pontiac looked just like yours. He survived a 1962 Tornado inside it. It was really sandblasted, but survived. Great videos Brett.

[@Joe.Doucette]

5:56 "We'll look at it someday. Just not right now" ... My immediate reaction was. "Riiiight" and a few days later it's Pablo approved. Good video/story, as usual. :)

[@bbrut3332]

I really had doubts about that old Pontiac 6 cylinder ever running.. Your persistence on these old cars continues to amaze me. Now all you need is some 58 chevy 4 dr floor and trunk pans. But knowing you you will fab all those parts in your skillful way. Thanks for your videos and knowledge.

[@rsprockets7846]

swap in a SBC for reliability anf cost

[@barryismygod]

@@rsprockets7846 straight six is always reliable

[@geminiinc1042]

A 283 would be nice to drop in but nothing wrong with a stovebolt, they run till they're completely worn out.

[@joejakubec9708]

Another great find and save. Canada seems loaded with old iron. Rusty but anything is repairable. In Arizona no rust but hardly any old cars lying around. If you do find something you have to mortgage the house. Go figure. Maybe I should have stayed in Chicago. Love your channel.

[@davelowell3008]

My beast friend’s dad had one of these back in the 60’s. Same color but a 2 door. He used to lean back while driving and always had one of those Clint Eastwood stokies in his mouth, so cool.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Like uncle buck :)

[@franksgarage8551]

Honestly, even as a more door its already hot-rod esque.. Thanks for the video Brent!

[@eugenesanderlin3043]

Classy chasie, can't wait for you do your magic .

[@bertvisser6423]

What sweet lines it has,definitely a keeper,giver her a name and I think it deserves it's own playlist on a rebuild :)

[@davidarnette327]

Unlike other channels, you always get them running!

[@pamelalee1841]

This car brought tears to my eyes .. I was born in 1958 . middle child and this car brought me to tears .. as you described it .. "I like it" . made me cry... thanks for rescuing her . she's worth it!

[@cowfrank]

Truly interesting to learn of Canadian versions of vehicles. Had a friend that had a Beumont "looked like a Chevell and a pontiac had a baby. That is a good looking car and relatively solid. So glad you saved it.

[@kevinhumphrey932]

Im not a 4 door type of guy but for some reason that ol Pontiac just screams bad ass

[@MIKEH.777]

I love how you never give up on a engine and always get them running if they remotely can. I love your channel and everyone of your videos. Just remember you always have a friend right here. I live in Ohio but I sure would come up to Canada to help you fix your cars anytime you want me to. I would love that.Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Thanks Mike!

[@mreyes3591]

How much for the 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder

[@michaelprice3891]

A man and his dog is a beautiful thing good content every time !!

[@SuperCOOLDAD1]

I wish I lived closer to you, I'd come hang out every day and bring plenty of cold snacks too! 😁✌🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@sheldonbenson4510]

The 58 looks pretty good glad you got her running and driving

[@bertgrau3934]

Have you seen HIGHWAY PATROL? They used a 1955 Buick, and a bunch of 1955 through 1960 cars, I enjoy watching that show just for the cars.

[@georgehutcheson9679]

The smile on your face and that chuckle when ya got her to fire over on the tow jump says it all. What an enjoyable adventure on the ol'58 Beautiful Buick.

[@Insomniamodelcars]

New viewer and I have to say you have more patience than most. I'm glad to see a classic saved from the crusher and running again.

[@johnhere6058]

Ya we like the old "Tin Indians" - I've often thought about putting a X frame car body onto a perimeter chassis - just never got around to it - you know we'll all tell you how to do it - It's just fun eh?? - Our leaves are beginning to change here in Lethbridge as well.

[@howardkoster4026]

Saw this car in your last video, figured it wasn't yours. This Pontiac echos the '58 Chevy a bit. The windshield and front end. Great find!!

[@maryandwilliam]

Always a pleasure to be a spectator in your adventures! Working on a '56 Packard Clipper myself. Putting an '81 Caddy chassis with a '75 Caddy 500 motor. Quite a project but having a great time building it! Keep the "saves" coming!

[@kimjameson7979]

As the camera turned, I caught a glimpse of a Volvo PV544 and it made me wish I lived closer, so I could try to sweet talk you into selling it to me. I had a white '60 for many years and it's one of those cars from my yoot that makes me smile and stirs a pile of fond memories. For instance, I met my future wife in the car next to me at the local drive-in burger hangout in 1964. If I'd had an ounce of good sense, I'd still be driving it, but now pushing 77, the smiles and recollections will have to do. Still.... Rock on.

[@travisdrum6760]

Liked the video soon as a guy clicked on it!!! THANKS BRENT!!!

[@stevencimini3556]

She’s a keeper. I would like to see you revisit her. Chassi swap, rust repair would be worth a few videos. 😁. Interior clean up too.

[@claudiolebandit9408]

As always. Good manners, simplicity, fun. You're a great guy

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great video as always! Another run again,! AMAZING!

[@garykrause5870]

Good choice, love the Pontiacs

[@fatbasterdsgarage955]

Marvel Mystery Oil can be found at Canadian Tire, never had much luck with that stuff, would like to try the atf/ acetone/ diesel mixture

[@brucepeterson3663]

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[@danagovang2520]

MM Oil is also at Princess Auto.

[@timheilman2089]

MM Oil is more lube then penetrant. For soaking it works great but for freeing up things not so much.

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

What a great looking ride ,loving the trim and style,she runs nice too .Hope we see more of this pathfinder.Great content as always Brent .

[@nickgeusebroek1210]

As a kid in ontario,my dad had a 58 chev biscayne in the mid sixtys.Already the floors were going and the headlights were falling out of the fenders,us kids called it the flintstone car.Those cars were bad in the salt belt for rust.I remember a mountain of those fiftys cars at stelco in hamilton getting recycled in the steel mills.

[@dadedubbledee]

Omg Brent so many laughs...the backfire made me jump too n laugh, and the jolt lmao I thought you were gonna end up in the back seat lol. Man Pablo is a star lol and them big ol scooby kisses lol. Hell yea that's a Winner Winner chicken Dinner looks awesome and seriously for you to put a floor in that would be a piece of piss...lol As McD's says "I'm loving it". As always Brent thanks for the giggles n sharing...till next time "peace out" ✌

[@QBRX]

So much fun, glad you didn't give up on the old girl!

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Nice save! She deserves one more go. 👍 Thank you very much.

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Love the chrome arrows (or jets) on the front fenders, and those tail lights. That car is huge LOL. Amazing the glass is intact as well! Marvel Mystery Oil works great. Thanks for todays entertainment and education Brent.

[@markbrown6236]

Great video, didn't think you could bring that one back. You just never know what you will see on this channel, that's a good thing.

[@donaldlawton7384]

That's a sharp lookin rig!!

A perfect Sunday. Thanks man

[@whotknots]

I love the old dog sitting patiently there just waiting for a moment of quality time with the boss.

[@OBD01]

Great watching the old iron come to life. Love the lines on this one

[@PecanRanch]

I’m here for that grooving Jamaican beat…mon!!

[@aceadman]

What a beauty. Great revival. Thanks as usual! 😊👍👍

[@davidbohner692]

Can’t believe how complete and clean the car is. The engine bay is relatively pristine and all the external chrome trim is complete.

[@jimmycricket5366]

So how can the vile word "crusher" Even come into the picture here? That would be like putting someone's grandmother into the crusher!

[@frankweatherbie7746]

@@jimmycricket5366had one just like her. Frank Weatherbie.

[@jimmycricket5366]

@@frankweatherbie7746 what a blessing that must have been.

[@EarnhardtFan]

another great find.

[@AlienFing]

I'm liking that a lot, looks awesome. Well done getting it running and driving, I knew you would 👍

[@dcrate3525]

That Pontiac is cool, exterior is so complete. It must be worth it to do a chassis, and new floors. Pablo was sure giving you some lovin...Happy to be going riding.

[@DennisMurphey]

You are just amazing, so tenacious and crafty, God love it, you just saved this old boy. Wonderful video thank you so much for sharing. Take care, Dennis

[@WildWestGarage]

Way to go! a nice addition to your line up.

[@johnnyzander1466]

Love that model. In the late 70's I was hesitating between such a Pontiac and a 67 Firebird. Unfortunately the bird won ... :-/

[@gerardcousineau3478]

Good music, nice 58 Pontiac, that Blondie music with your dog no excess just perfect. 🙂

[@larrykrise3609]

love seeing the old ones come back.make them look the way were new.breaks my heart to see them cut up.thank you.

[@davidleland8729]

Nice rescue. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@chriscurry236]

Brent,man I am digging the ole Pontiac!! I would definitely try and fix the floor and trunk pan delete 👍 she is a keeper!

[@Thetrpm7]

Lovely lines on this car. Pontiacs and Olds are my favourites from this era. My parents drove a '57 Pontiac when we lived south of Winnipeg during the late 60's - awesome car. Loved it when that stuck lifter released itself.

[@CharlieMetcalf]

Everone has 50's Chevy's and Fords. I have never seen the Pathfinder before. If you could fix that one, it would be a keeper for sure!

[@howardkoster4026]

Yeah, options. Do you want to spend 30 hours fighting to remove one wheel?? Meh, nah... Great candidate for a builder!!! I know,,,, it's easy for us viewers to say build this, why not do it this way... By now I hope you understand I ask questions because I don't know. This '58 Pontiac seems a good builder, BUT, it's YOUR time, effort, supplies and money.....the styling echo's the '58 Cehv, but how many '58 Pontiac's are running around??? Your choice, naturally! Keep up the great work, builds and videos!!!!!

[@timhanson2080]

Great old Pontiac. It took a little work but sure seems to run nice now. It sits nice 👍

[@johnb7469]

Thanks for sharing, always a good time. 🇨🇦

[@FiresideCoffee]

I gotta tell ya….. of all the cars I have watched you work on, this is my favorite! I love the body style!

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

As soon as I saw the rotten under side of the car, I thought to my self I hope you do a chassis floor swap. It would be a great project.

[@borissansur5307]

HERMOSO AUTO Y , UN HERMOSO TRABAJO , MUCHA SUERTE CON ESE PONTIAC . SALUDOS DESDE CHILE

[@richardsmith1143]

My Dad was a Pontiac guy an i really enjoyed this video,,, thot of him all thruout and enjoyed it very much,,!! Thank you for the memorys of him,,!! He would have loved to got this car from you an fixed it back up,,!!

[@brianscott9861]

I really enjoy watching you fix old classics.

[@davidnaudi2601]

What a beautiful car. Any cars available here are way expensive and way expensive to fix. Just love seeing you do what you do. Like to see this one done has so much appeal.

[@alexbaker1305]

Where is “here” if you don’t mind me asking?

[@erin19030]

They are a better but than those jelly bean cars and any electric car.

[@garywheeler27]

You've got a like from me 2 Seconds in !

[@johnpassmore8176]

Again I'm amazed. Way to go Brent. I really don't know y it surprises me. It's always a win. Till the next time

[@jazzquebec2847]

Yeah, I'm so happy for you and for this Miss. I like these old beauties.