Traded a snowmobile for an abandoned 1949 Pontiac with a stuck motor will it start?

I traded a snowmobile for this 1949 Pontiac project that was abandoned years ago, and it's got a stuck motor. We'll see if we can get the motor un seized and get the motor running.
00:00 Walk around
01:50 Pushing Pontiac in the shop
08:01 First attempt to free the motor.
10:39 Day 2
12:28 Attempt two free the motor
19:43 lifting the car and looking at bottom side.
22:30 Attempt three
24:35 Pulling wheels off to look at brakes.
28:11 Attempt 4 to un stick the motor.
40:53 Assembling the motor
47:30 attempting to start the motor will it start?
56:54 wandering the yard to gather parts.

[@lagenteestaloca5875]

Hands down, the best channel, the best works, the most likeable presenter. One man band doing magic with old cars. Love your videos!

[@randybourdon2791]

Geez, I jumped for joy when she finally started Brent! Way to go! I was surprised as to how quiet it actually was.

[@OwenFromOhio]

Unbelievable! She's a runner, can't beat those old flatheads, I can't get over how quickly it starts!!

[@davewilson1591]

The old Pontiac never had a chance. Brent won't give up on her. Perseverance..... You got a lot of that. And it helps that you know more than the average.

[@glynndavies5283]

nice project, it's a good looking car the '49er. The joy on your face when she fired up the first time was priceless. keep on truckin' Brent, keep safe

[@sanathkumar7092]

‘Unthaws’ cracks me up! Isn’t that like ‘refreezes’? But hats off to the guy’s determination and attitude!

[@kennethbloom3584]

I don't know what happened to it but my parents bought a Pontiac Chieftain in the the early 50's. Looked just like the one you are working on. Great memories, thanks Arizona

[@JM-sb4nb]

"Compression...I bypassed that disappointed right away ! " Good move. You are now my hero.

[@CR-eo2ts]

Behold: The master of percussive maintenance!

[@jeffcarruthers2605]

That loader or whatever you call it, is probably the best investment you ever made considering how much use it gets. Pretty handy tool for your needs.

[@pierrelataillade7564]

tickle me loose buddy..... your amassing to watch fixing these old cars....Your stick to it is remarkable, and it pays off....I was shocked that it finally ran.....your the man...

[@billbly1691]

I look forward to seeing your videos

[@keithlalonde4308]

I have been all weekend watching your 38 Pontiac build and I followed along on the general build. I love your content keep them coming.

[@smithjones3548]

My Dad had a '48 Pontiac Silver Streak, had a flathead 6 but a crack in #5 cylinder wall. He bought a running '54 Pontiac (last year for the flathead engine) with a straight-8 and pulled the motor. It was a bolt-in swap into the '49 and ran like a champ.

[@jimcarlisle2309]

You are the stuck motor man, very very cool!

[@2tana22]

I think that was the fastest fire up I’ve ever seen from a stuck engine to running, love your surprised look when it first ran ,,you made it look easy

[@bigchieftrucker9757]

Man about jumped out of my seat for joy when she kicked over and ran like a top..amazing. Was not expecting that!

[@johnnydunbar3477]

I had that happen with a 48 plymouth 4 door sedan. Popped off and ran perfect. All I did was give it a total tune up. It sat for over 20 years.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Ahh..we had a "51" 4 dr Chieftain. Str-AAA-t 8... 3 speed with plenty of move em out !! Great to see what's happening at your garage 👍👍👓👓

[@chrisloomis1489]

Optimism abounds; great project ..and parts cars , invaluable.. Love this Guy stuff. I never had a newer in Wyoming 1979 to 1990, drove these Old Buggers.

[@timwarlick1565]

Love those midfifty 2 door fastbacks

[@Magnetron33]

I have heard them called several things, I remember about 50 years ago a guy called them a turtleback

[@sallybrokaw6124]

I love that sloping roof line down the back and the wide trim piece on the hood. Man, I think the body lines are cool as is don't even chop it. Your reaction when the pistons were popping up and down was "priceless "

[@stude1953]

That is such a kool car! Glad you brought the old girl back to life!!

[@auamro1]

That runs smooth for the age of the car. Amazing.

[@andrewkiwi1]

I'm a mechanic in New Zealand. We used to spray a liberal coat of galvanized roof paint onto the copper gasket and it stopped any seepage because after 50+ years they are never completely flat, LOL It fills any minor scratches too. It always worked.

[@chriskidwell7518]

I had great luck using Siloo Valve Kleen, add it to oil and run the engine. Does a fine job !

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Fun... So glad you are keeping this engine instead of swapping it out.

[@johnpassmore8176]

It fired right up and I thought. Are you kidding me. But there it is. Great job Brent. Wow!

[@stephenbyrne3793]

THE MOST entertaining first start video ever!

[@rustypipes6339]

Marvel Mystery Oil helps get stuck motors free too. Keep plugging. I'll keep watching. Enjoy the new adventure. It's not terrible.

[@kurtmccarthy6733]

That is one nice Pontiac Maan ! I really like it. Especially the Warer Fall Hood and the rest of the Crome is all there Maan. Yehaaa. Save It. !!

[@ChadReynoldsGarage]

Some ATF in the oil works wonders for cleaning and unsticking the lifters and cleaning out the oil pump and such.

[@teddunphy8369]

really enjoyed watching you breath life back into this old poncho

[@jesscneal]

Brent I love how happy and excited you get when an old motor fires up :) It puts a smile on my face too. I'm always amazed that they actually run 👍👍👍

[@nicoverduin]

again an amazing video man....old school mecanics....like the early days......love it

[@joe1annie2]

Bravo Had a great time seeing you bringing it back to life. Thanks for sharing You both look happy Riding in the General

[@jasonkortink4785]

Brilliant and very lucky man Brent having such beautiful toys to play with ,you're living my dream brother!!!

[@DennisMurphey]

Its not a bad looking ride you know. I was born in 49. The motor actually purred the 1st start, amazing. Saw some chrome off the 4 door that might work, bumper and grill looked nicer. I have no idea how you deal with the body rust underneath, Be a driver for sure, make is safe and reliable then another guy could tinker away and still drive it to the hardware store. Great job on the motor. Nice project. Thanks for sharing, Dennis in Virginia

[@jacobconrad3064]

It's such a great feeling to win the battle with something rust stuck.

[@donaldstenico5266]

The little things that make are day. Thanks for sharing.

[@borealmetalworx]

Love that comment "I bypassed that disappointment right away" LOL - your channel just gets better and better! - oh ya for what its worth, we used to use plain old diesel fuel as a penetrating lubricant for the really tough shit.

[@colleenkidwell6871]

This was very gratifying. Can’t believe you got it running.

[@luiguicastellano2041]

Brother, you're incredible 👨‍🔧👍👍

[@terryeustice5399]

Another great start. Thank you for sharing Brent.

[@s75289i]

Started watching your KZbin channel and i think it's awesome bringing these dinosaurs alive again, keep posting I'll keep watching awesome.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Keep calm and clean that gasket... You are quite the horse trader Brent!!!😎

[@MrSparks54]

My first recollection of a car was my dad's 1950 Pontiac. Then I ran across a picture of me as a toddler in 1955 with the Pontiac in the driveway. It was a straight 8, he had it until the mid 60s. Great old car, very reliable.

[@garywheeler27]

Good to see The General in from the cold!

[@davidlittle1012]

Enjoyed seeing that one start ....when I was small my Aunt used to visit with a 49 or 50 Pontiac ...got into a lot of trouble pushing the starter button with my Cousin in the driveway ....what a tank

[@Magnetron33]

Love those old Pontiacs. My first car in 69 was my grandfather's 51 Pontiac Chieftain. Straight 8 3 on the column. Light green 4 dr. That straight 8 was very powerful. later I had a 53 4dr str 8 automatic dark green top light green bottom. and a 50 2dr business coupe with a 6 that I bought for $50.00 and drove 2 years.

[@paulhunter359]

my brother had a 52 had a problem with the engine so he put a Cadillac motor in it car ran unbelievable head flame throwers on the back it was great

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I love this style car and the 30's styles

[@mikeure1528]

that is the kind of car that really needs to see the road again. thanks for initiating the first steps of it's revival!

[@keithhebert9334]

My dad had a 1950 Pontiac in high school and drove until he got married it was pretty Rusty and he scrap the car except the tail lights and put them on his 1954 pickup truck and he also kept the instrument cluster which we still have

[@2001rams]

Project is a 50 Pontiac, parts car is a 49 Pontiac, both are Canadian Pontiacs (Chevy/Pontiac combo). I have had a couple of 49 Pontiacs so this project is of interest. Your approach is beneficial to those who don't know much about this process and if you don't know much there really is a lot to know and learn. Thanks.

[@hgbarnes1584]

Video did NOT drag! It was great. This one is screaming to have a good build series. 20K plus views already. No wonder, it's a 49 two door with a visor. Can't wait to see more of your magic. Thank you.

[@Anders.W.]

I got a Pontiac my self so this is what i like to watch .

[@howardkoster4026]

This engine sounds pretty good for being stuck as long as it was. I knew you'd get this running. Amazed I am. It started right up!!! The poor General is getting fogged..

[@brdnsky6417]

Could peck on the pistons with a brass or lead hammer. And could do the same with the valves And that motor sure does rock a bit when you try moving it. That was surprising. Who would have thought. Yea, it runs pretty good. You need to let it warm up. You keep killing it. Ronnie

[@billtopka2584]

I had a ‘49 Olds with the “Big Six” flat head. Nice to see something comparable worked on👍 My Olds had an X frame and lever shocks. Your Pontiac must be a ‘50 because I believe that’s when the conversion from lever to tube shocks was.

[@badgerpa9]

Love the Pontiacs. That looks a lot better than you would find around here.

[@michaelfrancis7072]

I somehow knew that you'd get it running. I always worry, when someone sprays oil down the plug holes, that they're going to drop the little red tube down one of them lol.

[@marcfournier823]

Awesome blue rims. Hope you keep them that way. Best music of any channel so far.

[@RichieCat4223]

08:09 I really like the OEM air cleaner. Lol. 14:49 I use to put Kerosene in the cylinder, let it soak, and use a piece of wood as my punch/drift and hit it with a hammer. Took time but it worked. When you saw the level of Kerosene going down things were happening. The sound to me sounds like the Bendix on the starter is not disengaging. It's in over run.

[@chriskidwell7518]

Kerosene works very well, fill up stuck cylinder s and let set.. I had a 1939 Pontiac 6 cylinder stuck solid. Couldn't even break it by towing it popping the clutch. Finally one day I had to move it again I was using the stuck motor as a break. Then the motor broke free sending me down the hill hit a tree. Changed oil started it Up.

[@bucksmith9035]

love the yard an outdoor museum full of TRESURES

[@allan9603]

Yippie, Brent has a new project!👍👍 New project=new beer boxes(Miller Lite) to use as gaskets, painting aides...

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Those wheels are great looking

[@bobbyumbra5518]

I jumped up and cheered when that thing turned over! Awesome!

[@paulgrimm7842]

Glad you picked a warm day

[@edmarkham2632]

I Knew it would run. What a wonderful experience to discover a good engine under all those rumors. It's hard to beat the old 6. One of the best engine made. You couldn't hurt them.

[@1972bobbybear]

Hi Brent here's an old school trick for you with a seized engine soak it as you've done put a breaker bar on the crankshaft pulley nut point towards the floor slightly and put a trolley jack on the end of the bar just a little pressure and leave it like that, all the time the engines soaking the jack is trying to turn the crank, love the channel regards from the UK, Bob

[@volvosmeden7629]

You're the best on KZbin // Thommy from Sweden

[@auburnfolsom]

Love your channel, all the content, music & your laid back attitude / approach to your projects, since stumbling on it about a month ago ! I had a '50 Pontiac 4 dr Streamliner many, many years ago, that my great aunt gave me. My dad had.a '49 2 dr sedan he bought new. I also restored a '38 Pontiac 2 dr fastback sedan back in 1975. So the old Tin Indians have a special place in my heart. Always look forward to & enjoy your videos ! Very well done ! Don't change a thing. Thanks for all your efforts & time to share with all of us. You're a Class Act ! Much enjoyed !

[@ronaldzeoli7528]

Looking forward to this Pontiac Adventure. Can't wait

[@beealzebub4338]

How cool is that ! 49 Pontiac, and it's a runner ! I thought the motor was a goner, but you bought it back yo life. Thanks Brent. 👍😎🙏🕵🏾‍♂️🍺🎵🎸🚙👽🥂

[@keithfosbery7489]

I enjoyed the ol pontiac star up. So satisfying

[@MIKEH.777]

I can't wait to see what else you do with this oldie but goodie

[@nealgregory8309]

What a look of love and devotion...great dawg

[@glennnickerson8438]

This is the happiest I've ever seen you Brent (usually you're a laid back, reserved car genius). Had me smiling the whole through! Thanks!

[@PapiDoesIt]

I came home from the hospital after I was born in an Oldsmobile of that body style and year. My dad loved that car. It was originally lavender and he painted it pearl green.

[@41plymouthnut87]

Way to go! WIN!! Would make a Kool Taildragger.

[@SuperCOOLDAD1]

Puts a whole new meaning to working the bugs out! ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦😁

[@shanewhaley744]

Hey you have such a great program I love watching this it has kept me entertained since I started watching it thanks so much for your programming

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

I love your videos, you are so forgiving with these classic cars. You always have something good to say about them, regardless of the shape they are in.

[@jrsgarage7623]

Cool lull! My buddy Brian had one of those. What a handy unit. Especially in MN

[@r.n.6515]

I'm not a master mechanic or anything close however I have been working on vehicles for fifty years and I have never seen or used channel locks along with a brass hammer to adjust valves. Goes to show even old people can learn something new everyday.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Your content and narrative is great, very calming.

[@zband9016]

I always loved seeing these old engines roar back to life.

[@gloworm6387]

Man, that's a beautiful piece of work. A darling.

[@nancyerica7674]

Wow impressive, still runs, nothing like old school build. From amazon, car hop trays, spring is here.

[@morgansword]

Since you were holding the hot wire in hand an the battery was disconnected after it would start, it appears that the generator is doing what it should an making juice to run on. I like the front of your parts rig the best an no holes in the headlight brows. What a find. Glad it wasn't the slush box transmission as there okay but ah.... just not my cup of java. It should be a breeze for the starter car builder as they really forgiving in so many ways. I used to boil the head gasket in hot water and then quence it in diesel oil. It would swell up enough to get you by for a few but not for long. Great little videos your giving us Brent

[@brettsalter3300]

Beautiful, beautiful car. Nice to see people willing to give ones in this condition some love.

[@OpieDogie]

Boy, she was screaming small block like crazy there for a while!! GOOD JOB!!

[@tc8533]

I enjoy watching honest effort, not every project starts out as a easy success. I’m with you all the way whatever happens!

[@rwruther]

40:45 music, very good choice for working man! I love your content man, good stuff always!

[@murrayduclos1658]

What a thrill when it started to spin. I did the same thing with a 30s something Hudson straight 8 many years ago.

[@canadareals]

When I was kid, my friend's father drove the staight 8. What a long piece of iron!

[@JazzStrat781]

Love this old Pontiac! Would love to own this one, best to you Brent! Great video!

[@62-62]

Holly cow! You are awesome! My bad on any of the negatives!! So impressed!

[@keithkrause3386]

Pretty kool, brakes,rad, gasket. Seat 💺

[@andrewweston2253]

I love flathead sixes...basic and reliable. Always great to see someone get one running and use it rather than another small block install.

[@davidfleishman2275]

Golden Royalty Brent!!Love it.