Will it run after 40 years? 1954 Chrysler HEMI first start!

[@theetravisb]

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[@donaldconnolly220]

Anytime that an engine comes to a stop you're either going to have two exhaust or two intakes and one exhaust for one intake in other words usually three valves are left in the open position so it's coming down the carburetor coming up the exhaust pipe with all the rat s*** and that thing.., you're lucky nothing crawled up the exhaust pipe or the intake... So it just spent 70 years with three of its valves in the open position..... You can bet they're Rusty but if you can get it fired it might beat themselves in to get a few more pounds of compression... She should be Smokey but what the hell run around oil it's what I do

[@todddenio3200]

One thing that most people don’t realize about old cars from that era is that if the ignition switch is removed from the dash, there is a pin that will allow the tumbler to be removed even though there is no key for it and once the tumbler is removed it can either be used to make a key that will fit it or it can be re-keyed or even de-keyed and then put back together instead of drilling out the tumbler. It was several more years before they were made in a way that the key was required to take it apart. I would rather spend the extra 10 or 15 minutes and do it that way than have to find and then buy a replacement assembly for it.

[@TheREALOC1972]

Or they can simply be replaced, I just bought a 54 Coronet and the ignition cylinder is out of a late 60's dodge, I know this because the keys are a different shape.

[@billywird]

Yes sir if the lock cylinder can be removed intact there is generally a code stamped on it which enables a locksmith to cut a key. And on most cars the door lock cylinders will be the same as the ignition cylinder, and the trunk lock generally has another code stamped on it. I am not positive about Chryslers of the era but General Motors was that way.

[@todddenio3200]

@@billywird even without the code, a competent locksmith can make a key to fit it as long as they have a blank and actually a good locksmith can make a blank to use as well. A locksmith about an hour from where I live used to be able to make keys from scratch including cutting the side grooves to make a blank. It was amazing to see him make a blank from a piece of 1/16" x 1" brass strap on a tiny home built milling machine he had

[@ry491]

I love the way some of you younger guys appreciate these amazing old cars. Great to see your dad involved too. I have an old Granada here in the UK. My son also shares my interest . Those cars have grace and style even in neglected condition . Enjoy your hobby and passion . Best wishes to you both from an old guy who shares your interest .

[@billdyke9745]

I think I would have bunged some lube in the cylinders before cranking, just for the hell of it. And a small amount of heavy gear oil put in before attempting to start sticks to the walls and bumps up compression. Good luck... Lovely car. A prime candidate for renovation.

[@franciscobarajas284]

Throw trans fluid or marvs mystery oil in cylinders and let it sit. Have a 53 desoto I bought that last ran in 1971 it freed up the rings to get better compression

[@theetravisb]

Yeah we love marvel mystery oil it does help the rings. And running it jostles it loose to

[@jukkak8648]

Didn't you change engine oils?​@@theetravisb

[@rich5223]

I would wear a 😷 next time cleaning out a car like that. Love the car can't wait for next video.

[@theetravisb]

Yeah good isea

[@patbradley916]

@@theetravisb Rick is right all kinds of nastiness there.

[@todddenio3200]

Whenever I would be going through the interior of an old car I picked up I was always watching for any coins as the newest coin was usually from around the time it was parked and the wear on the coin was also an indicator of how long the coin was in circulation. Besides that I collected old coins back then and did find some good ones that were older than the cars were that were in nice condition. It always amazed me at what different things I would find in old cars.

[@theetravisb]

Yeah I always look for old coins never seem to find much though

[@nonelost1]

@@theetravisb I delivered newspapers for years. Therefore, when I saw a bunch of rubber bands inside a Maverick in a junkyard, I went to town and collected them all.

[@mmendoza2128]

Y’all need to do a part 2!

[@donaldconnolly220]

For that night time is really cool thing....... Good vibes baby......seeing those lights come on on the dash and the clock and the headlights wow it feels good

[@amandagirl8042]

super clean is way better then oven cleaner and it wont harm the paint

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Yes. Oven cleaner is what the tell you to use to remove paint, not clean it. Some paints, anyway.

[@dave623]

Area codes existed from the beginning of direct dialing calls (1962?), it’s just that the system didn’t require you to use the area code for local calls until about 1994, more or less. Now, back to the car…

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Good job getting the Chrysler running! You and your dad aren't afraid to get your hands dirty!

[@denjhill]

A great engine the 331. Know it well. Back in the 60's I swapped one into a 1957 Dodge Coronet. Modified it with a 4 bbl and a cam from a 354 engine. Car was fast and won me many a street race. But good god was it ever heavy.

[@theetravisb]

Yeah those suckers were no joke ! I bet it was fun

[@michaelbenardo5695]

What a blast it must have been to drive!

[@Expatriate1977]

Really nice old car! Runs quiet for being so old and neglected. What a gem of a car

[@kevinmcguire3715]

It is recommended that you open the throttle fully when compression testing. No need to ration air to a cylinder that you are attempting to fill with air to test sealing.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I didn't open the throttle on this compression test. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDTo4GeiruanKM

[@JoeBob1955]

And most people take out all the spark plugs when doing a compression test. Along with opening the throttle.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I'm planning on doing another compression test on my 1958. I'll try it both ways.

[@ericl2851]

I agree.. part 2 please

[@terryeustice5399]

I had a 54 Windsor Deluxe. Love to see this go.

[@brianfalls5038]

That looks like a nice old Chrysler there. Mighty straight especially considering just how old that car is. And the engine doesn't sound too bad either. Surprisingly smooth considering you've got what amounts to a dead cylinder. I'd be willing to bet though that if you run that old car long enough then that cylinder just might come back to life.

[@theetravisb]

That’s exactly what me and my dad thought

[@brianfalls5038]

@@theetravisb It makes me want to go and get another classic car. I used to have a 41 Chevy but I was pretty much forced to sell it. It needed a full restoration but stopped, started, and ran pretty good. A lot of crusty sheet metal though. Not like that Chrysler.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Perhaps you might enjoy following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back on the road. Playlist on my channel.

[@brianfalls5038]

@@dans_Learning_Curve Sounds good. I really enjoy watching all that old iron being resurrected. I just hate seeing all those old beauties rotting away and am happy to see people that know what they are doing bringing them back to life.

[@fredmitchel1236]

Don't forget to add coolant

[@billjamison2877]

It's great to see these old beauties being brought back to life. My dad had a 1951 Imperial two door Club Coupe, 331 Hemi, Fluid Torque Automatic drive, PS/PB, electric seats, electric windows, wire wheels and was his daily driver until 1975!

[@theetravisb]

Wow he used the heck out of that thing

[@billjamison2877]

@@theetravisb Our family business was an autobody repair and paint shop so the car actually looked better than the day it was delivered back in 1951. Never wrecked and never rusty. That was his "Baby".

[@spartacusthemachine8492]

Would love to see more on this!!

[@valve0radio]

I just love the part wher a new battery is put in, and see what still lights up! ❤ ..&nd to think they were only 6V (very nostalgic

[@michaelbenardo5695]

This is the 4th year. It came out in 51. This year the exhaust ports were enlarged, and many, including mine, had a 4 barrel and duals. And most cars did indeed have a radio, but yes, they dinged you for it. Most also had power steering and power brakes. Mine has power windows and seat

[@theetravisb]

Yeah i bet yours is in a little better shape than ours !

[@kevinmcguire3715]

In addition to oval ex .ports they got rid of the flathead ford type half bell housing cast with the block and went conventional full separate bellhousing with same bolt pattern as A and LA small blocks.

[@elispomalesmorales9662]

We appreciate your hard work and dedication by taking the time and details to show us as many details as possible.

[@clydepodvin5026]

Your the first one ☝️ I seen on KZbin to use oven cleaner on the engine. My brother in law showed me that trick years ago. And yes 👍 it does work.

[@theetravisb]

Love the stuff

[@1970Coronet_green]

Good job getting her running! Can't wait for more.....

[@theetravisb]

Thank you there will be more

[@jaminpalmer7093]

I purchased a 1953 Chrysler new yorker with the 331 hemi also, about 3 months ago. I will be watching this Series closely Because you don't see these cars often and it's hard to find anything for them. I'm super excited that you have one can't wait to see it come to completion!

[@NileKelly]

Last Hemi I played with was a 341, in a 57 DeSoto. Pretty sweet engine.

[@MrJasonricker]

The car is great, but I'm loving the willingness to work at something and apply ingenuity to reach your goal. Love this content!

[@RafaelLoubrielJR]

Wow your literally what this car out of the grave your data have done a great job so far a lot looking forward to see the next episode

[@townhall05446]

I'm not a mask person at all but I would have probably looked for one before I started working in that car and especially before dumping the vacuum tank.

[@ecz28]

Another one alive again, awesome :)

[@franciscobarajas284]

Zip purple degreaser works great too

[@willthetrill4849]

Can’t wait to see an update video of this car

[@66skate]

Love the old Chrysler products. Looks like a relatively easy restoration for someone. Would love to see it when complete.

[@theetravisb]

Half of the battle is having a car that’s complete to begin with

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@theetravisb Exactly! that's the way I was with my 54 Coronet, the engine was "All there" but it was in pieces and would have cost WAY too much to have someone who actually knows enough about them to do so, so I traded the drive train to my local antique restoration shop for a 318 3 speed auto trans and rear-end out of a 71 dart. I wasn't planning on doing a 500 point restoration anyway, I'm building a Daily Driver Hot Rod that I can still take to Cruise-ins, Cars and Coffee and local car shows and by trading the original drive train to the restoration shop another classic will get to live again. That's a win-win in my book.

[@braysanborn6000]

Had a 331 in a 47 Plymouth couple, she was a fun old hot rod in the early 70s. Good video .

[@theetravisb]

That sounds like it was a lot of fun. Thank you

[@Tealmoney8571]

I love the 50s cars and trucks. They actually had style.

[@lost_highway_guy]

Very cool Really enjoy those old cars

[@allenbuck5589]

I never got a chance to see this video Travis. Man that’s the year I was born. Thanks again from. Sc

[@daviduglem3213]

25:10 when I was in high school these were $100 cars all day long. 1966 through 68.

[@davidlilly2383]

Great job. I really love that old school car. Good luck with it you guys.

[@davidlilly2383]

Thank you. And you are welcome.

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

WOW that's awesome 👍 I do believe that the COE in Jeepers creepers was the Chevrolet COE in the same year range, glad it runs the possibility with that truck are amazing God bless y'all thanks for sharing 🙏❤️💯

[@theetravisb]

Thanks God bless man

[@hasbeengood]

Waw! Beautiful car. Give it the Travis touch!

[@eugeneparker9465]

In the mid-1980s I was a teenager when I bought a 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Newport Deluxe it had the 331 Hemi and I got to drive the car quite a few times

[@theetravisb]

Very much appreciate the offer, we will not be going that far in to need it! Thank you though

[@kurbulator2253]

I don't know about you guys, but we measure the pressure in the engine cylinders with the carburetor throttle open. Well, in general, you are great fellows!

[@theetravisb]

Thank you

[@denniscarroll7696]

My go-to when pulling old cars like this out of a long hibernation is; WD-40, Blaster PB, and CRC QD Electronics Cleaner.

[@romandjma.recordplayers7806]

Are you going to do a restoration on this? I'd love to see it at least partially restored

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Spark plug. Cleaner. And. Tester. Is cool. First time. Seeing. One😅

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Around 1962. Our next door neighbor. Had. One. Dark blue. Paint. Was. Good. But. Swirls. In paint. Thanks

[@daviddamico4288]

Awesome job getting it running

[@theetravisb]

Thank you!

[@damm1957]

Lubrication in the cylinders maybe? Might seat the dry rings?

[@janvanderwal2744]

Better lubricate the pisten rings and the cilinder walls before fire it up, and new oil is a must.. when it was running several times, then do a compression test, and the antenna is for FM, nice car!

[@theetravisb]

Thank you

[@selltheteammark5904]

I love your channel and all the 50s cars you and your dad try to revive

[@theetravisb]

Thank you for bein here !

[@gabrielantoniomartin7995]

Que hermoso auto amigo Y muy lindo proyecto Saludos desde Argentina

[@jerrycallender7604]

My gramma had a 1954 coupe. The 'V' on the hood and trunk signified the V-8 engine. The Windsor had the overhead 6 and the emblem was horizontal with the Chrysler button in the center. The 'V' was also the wings of the Eagle which would've been affixed just above. The 3 holes in the hood held the Eagle and the wings are still used on today's Chryslers.

[@TheREALOC1972]

I just bought a 54 Dodge Coronet 2 door that had the 245 Hemi in it and that wonky pre-variable variable transmission. Right after I bought it I went to my local antique car builder to get more info on the engine, tranny because although I'm a car guy I just don't know ALOT about those early Hemis and I ended up trading the shop the engine, trans and rear end for a 318, 3 speed Torqueflight auto trans and rear end out a 71 Dodge Dart. I know I probally lost money on the deal but I wasn't looking to do a full 500 point restoraton on my car, I'm building a Daily Driver Hot Rod that I can have fun with and still take to cruise-ins, Cars and Coffee's and local car shows, I got my upgrade and newer engine that I actually know about and they got a engine, trans and rear end to go into another car so another car that was previously junked lives, that's a win-win in my book, The money is a moot point, I ended up swapping the original bench seat for the front buckets of a 80 or 81 Dodge Omni, once again.... I wasn't going to use it and they can so another car can live, The rest of the interior I'm just going to redo myself and I'm going to repaint the car white but I'm going to 2-tone the roof, I just haven't decided what color but I'm thinking Dark red like the interior is going to be, the bucket seats are in great shape and don't need to be redone so that's what I'm basing my interior and roof color off of.

[@clintonsmith9931]

Good garden fertilizer

[@buchonite]

Cool car and would love to see more on it , definitely need to wear a mask that stuff will make you real sick

[@arthurmccarron4379]

In. 1962. Our. Niebour. Had same. Chrysler. Thanks

[@imperial178]

Bro I love these videos keep up the content bro some day there will be a emp and we gonna need a man like you around with this kinda knowledge

[@christianbattestin9747]

My friend's dad also had a dark blue '53 Imperial. 331 Hemi, Fluid Drive, no seat belts, moving blankets over the seats. May have had the factory front disc brakes where the calipers surrounded the rotors.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Such a cool car!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@cyrusgreat4534]

Anything more on this? I’d like to see an engine rebuild. Need to keep your heritage alive.

[@tgood1985]

Your channel was in my recommendations, instant sub. Love the content and your love for our history. I just binge watched the international series and can’t wait for the next video! Keep it up!

[@theetravisb]

That’s awesome thanks for watching!

[@tabblakely4987]

Enjoy all your videos from the washer dryer and on….

[@theetravisb]

Thank you for that

[@marvin025]

Great job bro i love your content

[@theetravisb]

Thank you man

[@raydotson4779]

I have been subscribed to Coldwarmotors & Vice Grip Garage for more than 10 years. I’ve recently unsubbed them because of their lame content. They used to find old cars and get them running, etc. Then i found your channel and you do what they used to do. Dude you are so knowledgeable about cars which is so cool that you are so young. I’m now 64 and 25+ yrs ago i used to do what you do, tinker around with old cars, though I’m not nearly as knowledgeable as you are. I’m glad i found your channel! I truly enjoy watching your videos, I’m almost caught up on all the videos on your channel. Keep ‘em coming! I think you’re awesome!

[@theetravisb]

Thanks for the kind words ! Glad you enjoy we plan on putting more out.

[@KameraShy]

I dropped Vice Grip Garage over a year ago. Lame.

[@raydotson4779]

I’ve recently dropped VGG. Very lame. “Fuel-make-it-happener”

[@darkninjacorporation]

I love that early 50's car design. Very contemporary, without the crazy wingtips and grilles. I'll be the first to admit though, that poor car is in rough shape. It’ll be great to see it come back!

[@theetravisb]

It sure is. At least there’s life in it now !

[@darkninjacorporation]

@@theetravisb that’s great to hear. Love what you and others like y’all do. Maybe I’ll buy my own some day.

[@johnygonagetu7096]

Love this channel great content your very knowledgeable about these old vehicles for a young gentleman thanks bro I've been binge watching your videos

[@theetravisb]

Thanks for the support and compliment

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I used oven cleaner when I cleaned out my fuel tank on the car in my profile picture. My late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban. Perhaps some might enjoy following along as I get it back on the road.

[@noahingram8052]

Great job

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B . Here ! You are a better man than I ! , I would call a fire truck pumper to blast it with a water hose ! I have cleaned many vehicles ,

[@debbiebermudez5890]

But nothing like that .

[@alternatemusicaddict5226]

Watching the dash lights come on in the dark while a cricket chirps away

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and car, needs too be saved😎👌🇳🇴

[@winstonemerson2439]

Awesome video.

[@paxtonpickett3456]

I like that you cleaned it up I wish you would have taken the excess seat material off and even pressure washed the inside

[@steeliewheelies]

Lol keeping the sneeze in the video keeps me on this channel. Who am I kiddin I ain’t goin anywhere with all these cool cars anyways

[@arthurmccarron4379]

1962. Our. Neighbor. Had same. Chrysler. He. Bought. Cheap. It. Needed. A. Generator. He drove. It. Mainly. In the. Winter. Thanks

[@axc8690]

I’d love to see you collaborate with Junkyard Digs or Vice Grip Garage

[@theetravisb]

That’s not a bad idea

[@Ford360CID]

This issue with that is your half right! But you still need the key to turn the tumblers while placing the pin the the hole at the same time.

[@steeliewheelies]

I live for that moment these cars come back to life with that first startup in decades

[@theetravisb]

It’s always a great moment

[@fredbrooks6488]

Good job

[@sunny-yl4pr]

Nice old Chrysler.

[@itsmephil2255]

You Americans were so lucky That New Yorker has beautiful lines and definitely would be worth restomodding for today's traffic

[@joostderidder]

Putting oil (or even better "kerosine") in the cylinders can help to recover a bit of compression as probably the segments are "glued" due to or corrosion or old oil. I'd never run an engine without cooling. But that's up to you, of course. Nice job!

[@TheREALOC1972]

and after you get it running change the oil but throw 20-25% of Murphy's Mystery oil in it for a 100 miles change the oil again but pull the oil pan and let it drain over night. I do this to every classic I buy.

[@diemaschine2287]

He dry cranked the crap out of that and more than likely scored the cylinder walls. Never dry crank an old motor. Especially a highly desirable one. Stuff of nightmares to car guys. Also no mask with decades of rat feces and god knows what else. Basically every into to do on a will it run.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

New subscriber. The V is on my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban that I'm working on getting back on the road. Perhaps you might enjoy following along.

[@andrewklahold2880]

Well to fix the floor boards just get some 1/8 diamond plate and weld it in my father did that with a 68 dodge 100 pick up truck

[@chriss1227]

Its like stepping into a time machine.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

And do not try to use a Group 1 battery. You need Group 2, and you need 1 gauge battery cables, you can't use 4 or 6 gauge cables with 6 volts

[@rayscrafield2106]

Love them old Chryslers.

[@jimJones-cd4uw]

On a comp test take all plugs out and open throttle all the way got to get air in

[@theetravisb]

Yeah all plugs out helps

[@stevensadler6807]

Guys...while it's outside, open the doors and take a leaf blower to it. You'll eliminate a lot of vacuum work.

[@geraldingram9351]

Great stuff

[@chriss1227]

Those plugs looked brand new. These AZ cars look way better than anything from out east lol.

[@theetravisb]

Yeah we are lucky to have our weather

[@chriss1227]

@@theetravisb Yes sir, greetings from the Tucson area.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I'm curious if a previous owner replaced the bolts with wheel studs and cut off the mounting pegs on the drums.

[@49walker44]

Spend 50 dollars for Mike's with wind defusers if you're serious about making videos, you owe to your future. Love those old Chryslers and have a 392 hemi in the garage. I'll be interested to follow your progress on that beauty.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

The springs in the seats were manufactured by the L.A. Young Spring & Wire Company, they supplied to all of the auto makers. Young had plants in Detroit, Chicago, NJ and California. When young died in 1964 Chrysler bought the facilities.

[@theetravisb]

Wow didn’t know that

[@ebahraimabdulrahman4475]

Still solid

[@kellykonoske91]

"courtesy lights"...also pretty common in the day.

[@grantkoeller8911]

beautiful car!!!!!!

[@davidjones9518]

True American 🇺🇸 real steel