We had to buy it... just not sure what we should do to it? 🤔

We couldn't pass up the price on this unrestored 1961 Volvo 544 so we're back to load it on the trailer and bring it home to the shop. This is one of those cars that could go one of two ways... leave it stock OR customize it from head to toe. We're not sure which direction to go on this one 🤔
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[@williamcollins3565]

This car is a real treasure. They were one of the best conceived and built cars of the 60s. The best thing to do with it would be to restore it with what original parts you can find. They are great driving and handling cars that should not be changed. Tom McCahill did a road test on one for Mechanix Illustrated and described it as a peppy car that cornered like "water through a hose". A great buy from an unusual guy who had the good taste to leave it as he found it.

[@ericbarlow5508]

Chad does not restore vehicles 🤣🤣. This thing is getting chopped, Bad Chad Chromed, hockey taped and rock guarded to the max 😆.

[@dannysunay4386]

Who in the hell are you calling unusual!!!?? Here's your unusual!!!??😂😂😂

[@SchlingSchlong]

DON'T MESS WITH IT. leave it original. Not everything needs to be yard art

[@rattslive1255]

*Funny story~Just because~Everything you touch turns into "Yard Art" Dale Super Douscher 3 hahaha :))* *I can't wait to see your work on your channel Dale :))*

[@SchlingSchlong]

@@rattslive1255 people are allowed to have an opinion. Some vehicles are better off left untouched. Now that's my opinion. Secondly, having a youtube channel has nothing to do with one's knowledge in said industry

[@NasirKhan-zw5cc]

Please don't ruin it. Keep it original. Not everything should be chopped and altered. Just saying

[@jackjfjfjf]

Why? It's a worthless car. Not desirable to anyone.

[@jackjfjfjf]

Worth 50 bucks at the max. Chad got ripped.

[@dr.zacharysmith1207]

Some skirts and a visor and continental Tire kit with the ass dragging would be Awesome !

[@Chipcen]

I agree. Put the word out you are looking for another one and modify that one. Then you’ll have a before and after model m

[@Peter-qt7oj]

It would look cool as a mini bomber lowrider

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

Keep this Classic Volvo 544 original . It's a prime example of a great car that was assembled in Nova Scotia and deserves to be kept as original as possible. Dueto it being a piece of Nova Scotia History

[@williamwoolcock]

Its a 444.

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

@@williamwoolcock Thanks For The Correction

[@snoopu2601]

Then buy it so you can be the care taker of it.

[@judydresher7635]

Leave this one alone!!!!

[@bsea35]

I restored mine about 15 years ago. Put 444 taillights on it and modded the dashboard. Drove it everyday for 5 years. Good reliable cars but kind of boring after awhile. I’ve owned all the vintage Volvos. Probably has a B18. Put a B20 in it and keep those valves adjusted you will like it more. Good luck. BTW I lowered mine a few inches as well and painted the wheels red (body was gray) That’s all you really need to do to make them look cool. Handled a lot better as well.

[@davethebarber3130]

I owned one of these from 1972 until 1983 when I had to sell it. These are gems, and I remember every bolt. I rebuilt the engine myself at 17 and it ran another 75k. It was still running when I sold it, but it needed a clutch. I hope to god it doesn’t get chopped up.

[@rolfbrunner3016]

I say it lije everybody:PLEASE DON'T CUT IT,KEEP IT IN ORIGINAL GLORY.

[@user-wf6es1gx8j]

keep your fingers off of it.

[@dougcoolidge9713]

Are you kiddin me? Of course Chad’s already itching to git to his chalkboard to show the team how to turn a beautiful piece of automobile history into his version of a custom ‘32 Ford!

[@user-wf6es1gx8j]

@@dougcoolidge9713 turn into another piece of junk

[@davidmorrison3697]

It's a rare car, don't mess with it. 😮

[@jatssekpoland8173]

I support it

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

@@jatssekpoland8173 So Do I As Well

[@BradleyNewport]

Do the world a favor and restore it. Looks like a good solid treasure. Had one. Great car and fun to drive. Be a shame to ruin it but it's your car now.

[@olmmbill]

It's a great car. I had two of them during the '60s and '70s. B16 engine a workhorse. SU carbs are wonderful and easy to work on. Just fix it up and drive it. A bit of polish would be nice, too.

[@GregoryBamber]

Normally I'm a hotrodder/customiser but in this case it's a low mileage original in good condition so leave it as original and just drive it.

[@micheldesilets5144]

Chad j’ai soixante huit ansa toujours été un grand amateur de voitures. Depuis plus de 50 ans, ce modèle de Volvo suédoise m’a toujours passionné autant que les magnifiques bolides américains. Cette 544 est une oeuvre d’art telle quelle au même titre que la magnifique Corvette de Joline. Je ne veux aucunement diminuer tes talents de carrossiers, néanmoins il serait à mon avis très regrettable de la transformer… Ce bijoux mérite que tu le rajeunisses avec amour, en lui conservant toutes ses atouts comme les moulures chromées, ses phares et ses pare-choc d’origines. C’est un petit trésor de l’automobile. Offre-lui une belle peinture à la hauteur de sa beauté. Mes salutations à vous deux! Chad, I am a sixty-eight year-old who has always been a great car lover. For more than 50 years, this Swedish Volvo model has always fascinated me as much as the beautiful American cars. This 544 is a work of art as it is in the same way as Joline's magnificent Corvette. I do not want to diminish your skills as a cartransformer, nevertheless in my opinion it would be very regrettable to transform it... This jewelry deserves you to rejuvenate it with love, retaining all its assets such as chrome moldings, headlights and original bumpers. It's a small treasure of the automobile. Offer her a beautiful painting at the height of her beauty. My greetings to both of you! Michel Desilets, Ville de Québec

[@stifffingers5185]

Dont do anything to it apart from a repaint. So few left in this condition should be preserved and on show on your display area.

[@dlux703]

It's a beauty. An old friend had one and swore by how reliable it was, and they are definitely cool to look at. I think just some maintainance and a few upgraded parts for the brakes and suspension, plus some buffing and cleaning and you're good to go. If you "do" make some resto & mods, I don't think it will lose value, cause I haven't seen any bidding wars on these, but I would keep the original "vibe" of it.

[@celwindin]

You should bring it back to it's old glory, such a beautiful ride. I know u like to chop chop, but man so unique already. But Keep on Keeping on. Luv the show.

[@AndyMeroney]

Freshen it up, paint, tires, upholstery, then raffle it, I would really love to have a chance at owning it.

[@roymilton426]

Good point

[@N-Scale]

Do Not Cut It Up !!!!!!

[@bt7775]

Don’t do anything except put all the time and energy you would into chopping and customizing and put it only into an amazing paint job , just to see how great you can make it look with just paint.

[@davidrogers3016]

Loved these cars please just leave it original. It’s a treasure and was made in Nova Scotia . Just make it a daily driver

[@robertyeing9666]

in Australia, we have to use 6 point tie down for cars on a trailer..... thats each wheel and front and back...... otherwise its considered insecure load. also cant have more than about 4 inches flapping on the end of the straps.

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Should have had another strap on the front, the winch doesn't count.

[@marctorigiani4558]

I think it's the kind of car that needs to be a survivor you know what I mean no repaint just clean the detail the best it can be. Keep it as a cool collectible and sometimes driver

[@rickbrooks194]

I like that car . 61 Volvo , wow ! I was a baby when that thing was made . They don't make em' like they used to . They made em' to last back then . It would sure be nice if they went back to making real cars again , instead of the cheapo's made today . They make more money on parts sales than they do on auto sales now days . But I think that's the plan .Too much greed and not enough quality . I love to see these old gems get the attention that they deserve . Fina is a cool dog too by the way . Love to see her in the videos as well . Have a good one Chad and crew ! I agree with others , keep her original as possible . That's a cool looking car IMO .

[@Knightryder628]

Happy Memorial Day Bad Chad Nation we rule.

[@craigallan6229]

Leave it alone or sell it on to someone that will

[@RoadsterDriver-ks3uc]

No no no chad don't cut it up

[@snoopu2601]

Canada looks really beautiful on a sunny day, it could be beautiful on a. Snowy day if you like the snow. I like just to visit the snow but not live in it for 7 month's out the year. I know in Idaho you can't even leave your home because of snowed in your home unless you shovel the 8 feet of snow off your doorway and walkway.

[@BrianSteele-sz8hl]

I think you should leave that one the way it is and use it for putting around on Sundays 😂 As much as you haul cars you should get some of those straps for over the wheels. Couple little chunks of E track in the right spots on the trailer and you would have had that car strapped down in half the time.

[@brettemerich3237]

You could mod it without chopping it up,like lower the front end(drop spindles change the wheels and tires. Mak changed that can be returned to original car but do some up grading. This car has a nice body

[@roypowell3450]

The Volvo 544 needs leaving alone in her original state, tidying and using and enjoying...beautiful!

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

That's an incredible utilization of that old school building in Block House N.S.

[@noads1035]

Drive it. I’ve owned one Volvo (a 1970 wagon) and it was a GREAT car. Very well made. I think they were painted by dipping in paint, LOTS of paint on them.

[@markloennig-xk7ti]

Please just enjoy it the way it is.

[@PICKINJIM]

Those were an excellent car. Good on fuel, fast and ran for ever. I owned a 58 and a 62. Wish I still had them.

[@appelflapdrol]

Don't you dare chop it up

[@alpeach9480]

DON'T YOU DARE. !! Haha, love that. !!

[@scottcochran384]

You realize Chad takes that as a challenge.. now he WILL chop it up

[@roymilton426]

That's if he reads the comments and I doubt very much if he does.

[@wwolfe07]

And who are you to dare him not to do something?! Not your place to dare someone bud!!

[@colinkelly5814]

Last one in our area went for 15 grand. It was in nice shape. They bring good money for a solid one. Chad got a good buy.

[@mikeross5820]

Great ride guy's, Hope you just touch it up a little, And drive it and Enjoy.

[@petermacinnis5686]

You have plenty to customized so please leave the Volvo as is. This is a unique vehicle and will go well with your collection in its original condition.

[@greenmountainsuriving]

This was what Jolines Bugatti started out as No?

[@ivoman7]

Put some extra headlights on the front bumper and add a sun-visor. 🙂

[@RB-jv6un]

Worked in a gas station in high school. The boss and his brother were into the 544s in a big way. They stuck a well-modified 302 Chevy in one and it was one of the fastest street racers around Annapolis, MD in the 60s. Make it like new! Look out for the rocker panels around the jack points.

[@Grandmapatti]

I love the Volvo! I would like to see an elegant but special color, shine bright chrome and make interior pristine. I love your chops but a great paint job would be so cool.

[@robertgantt3735]

I owned one. Ran great when I got rid of it all I wanted was power, 405 ford , Hearst 4 speed an a bored out 4 barrel holly carb, duel points. When tuned right it was a monster. Unbeaten at the track and on the street. Didn’t like the gas mileage and wished I had my Volvo back

[@jzero32]

My first car my dad gave me to learn to drive on the horse farm at 12. Eventually led me to dirt modified fond memories of throwing it sideways and early hell rides 😂 would love to have this gem !

[@patricksmith4622]

You might want to consider a steel roller at the end of your trailer for that cable to ride on

[@owps663]

Chains and binders would make securing vehicles to the trailer so much easier and faster than straps, I think.

[@williambaker3055]

I thought it was suppose to run?

[@cinemafx1]

What a great building! Perfect shop. Built like a tank too.

[@rooster5726]

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[@carolinehenkel7810]

Restore it, drive it, enjoy it

[@michaelweeks6022]

Those 544 Volvo's are a fun vehicle to ride in , especially in the country ! also ford rimes fit the rears for bigger tire ! Also that car can bring close too $10.000 in the state untouched . Been a viewer for a long time ! Saying Hi for Tennessee !:-)

[@vinnyvrg]

A great time capsule, drive it and love it. Don't do anything else except to clean and polish to protect its petina.

[@kensteffes6712]

Nice Canadian road trip. Beautiful country side...

[@janisdurwael269]

DO NOT CHOP - NOT everything is about a CHOP!!!! Chop something else if you MUST chop. I know once a chopper always a chopper!!!

[@ArthurParker-xr6qu]

No ac..but those wing windows work perfectly 😊

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Loaded up ready to roll...Rooster got a kick out the collection 😊...pretty freakin awesome 😊..cya tomorrow guys

[@robertlane3513]

Did our Girl Jolene take the red car that she liked, i think she should if she did`nt.

[@colincullip6463]

That’s a nice looking car , why not just leave it as it is 👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@markkibbey4026]

Nice car definitely and in running order...awesome team. Oak Island yes we watched the guys from Michigan here and the operation going on on oak Island..looking for that treasure..lol..lot of history actually on the island..and what they have found so far...and the history ware your from Chad..to cool..just a stone throw away from you in Michigan. 😂..

[@user-lt9lo4nn4y]

I think Chad's friend Jim is a perfect fit for that car.

[@monadking2761]

My old buddies dad had one of those old Volvos. It was a cream color and my son loves watching Oak Island say hi to Rick.

[@roymilton426]

Yeh I quite liked oak island too, just a pity there's nothing there after all, it's gone very quiet and I think they have slunk off with their tail between their legs after spending a fortune.

[@patrickgilhooly8340]

Fix primed area and you made 9 to 11 k USD. Wow, Wow. Well done. What people have, personal museums, fine, fine. Thanks for taking us along. Loved it.

[@JosephChick-ce6zx]

Great video! Your missing a hood emblem on the driver side of the hood. 😊

[@tombob671]

Keep it original. With that low mileage it deserves it. BTW these started fine on 6 volts.

[@jessehermosillo8116]

Keep it just the way it is,wash wax some and some detail work inside and out ,have engine checked out some blanket on front seat,keep windows nce and clean/aroma eye candy,then look at it every day till your heart talks to you! Love these car, this Volvo is classic and it's a volvo.

[@arthurfoss3692]

sorry Chad thought he was going to get her running and bring her to you buddy

[@GregoryBamber]

He said he could but Chad didn't say yes or no.

[@bradwoodward4221]

Nice car! At first I thought it was the old Columbo car but I think his was a Peugeot.

[@raitshots]

such a machine model has been seen in the northern Scandinavian country. There are many of them. Very reliable engine. In the northern country, the Scandinavians slightly changed the engines, oil circulation to the cabin. How to heat the rooms in the cabin. Redo models.

[@claudeperron8197]

Hey all! Nice car , has a few door, trunk alignment issues but nbdeal!

[@istrum4u]

It reminds me of a 1946 Ford 2 door sedan right down to the stainless trim.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Fina is having a great day! 👍

[@bruceg7204]

I thought that the guy was going to deliver it to your place, the drive would have done it a lot of good

[@swedishcrowbar4211]

In Sweden you can spot some custom pickup trucks made out of these exept they’re made out of Volvo duett’s wich is basicly the same exept it’s like a van

[@stevenheassler9912]

I too say, “Leave it stock/as is. Please!” One of my all time favorite vehicles. And the paint will probably buff out really well. Great find. Love your show.

[@kevinhamling1963]

This would make a nice cruiser. I would give it a light restoration. Leave the patina. This would be perfect for Sunday coffee

[@gmc.joesousa4360]

Monday

[@davidrohder7897]

Weld two and a half inch angles underneath the back of your trailer from side to side to slide your ramps in for storage . Slide them in and out from the side as needed .very easily .

[@noads1035]

I love your dog. What a great little animal.

[@dr.duly.6926]

We drive "Volsom Volvo's" in Denmark I had an AMozon from the 1960's now I have a V70 Stationcar from 2007.

[@BryanEddy09]

For a 1961.. it sure looks like a 49. Kind of a Carmen Ghia .. or Volkswagen. Hope you paint it shiny.holy cow 17 minutes to Oak Island !!

[@tombob671]

It' looks like a 1940-ish Ford

[@garry4816]

Clean it up, polish it and drive it as is. To nice to mess with and I am a hot rodder of 75 years. I messed up an original car and wished I never did it. But I do still own it.

[@dinga11128]

Wow, that's one place you don't need an earthquake, I can't think what it would take to put everything back in place.

[@larszenthio1012]

Try to keep it as original as possible and see if you can get real Volvo hubcaps instead of the ugly babymoon ones. They look like they came from the VW bubble before 1966. Volvo 544 1961 hubcaps are flatter with a big V in the middle with red paint all around. 😎👍

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Nice wheels and lowered, and buff and polished, plus the stainless moulds, that's all the cool 😎 beast needs, awesome daily driver, seen 1 as a drag car on youtube Red, but they crashed it, I'm thinking it was a wagon though by memory, anyway that's my thoughts, always watching when I can, Cheers 🍻🍻🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🏔🏔❄️🌨🌨

[@60chevyjim]

they make great kustoms and look great chopped. it looks like a mini 1946-48 ford sedan. i thought about buying a ratty one near me for $500. to build a kustom with. this one is a very nice original that looks like it could be restored pretty EZ.

[@user-yd1ev4uw2w]

Did you check the body mounts?

[@ericbarlow5508]

Everybody saying leave it alone and restore it . Chad don’t buy cars to restore 😂😂. Guarantee you on his way home he called and ordered 12 cans of rock guard, 4 rolls of hockey tape, 3 packs of Bad Chad chrome and 32 coat hangers. This thing is getting all kinds of cut up.

[@Frontireadventures]

You are going into the hotel...that is not the treasure site. You have to head back down the south shore about 10 minutes. It'll be on your left, but lately, the place has been restricted.

[@elbertpearsall1936]

Thats a neat little car well at lease for right now.

[@scothansen9274]

Electric Blue paint with some chrome mags, Why its grease Lightning. Lol. Love this car. Convertible might be a go.

[@fredhoman6101]

You should leave this one original, you can make a nice profit on this by selling it to Europe, over here the prices are way higher for such Volvo's ,especially in such a great most original condition, it's a real piece of car history

[@roymilton426]

Agreed

[@IOSARBX]

Bad Chad, This made me so happy! I liked and subscribed!

[@backby-anders]

Oh! A Swedish Volvo PV 544! My first car, I bought 2 of them for $100 back in the -80's!

[@paule7148]

Maybe resto-mod it but DON'T CHANGE IT'S LOOK!! Maybe a slightly bigger engine and bigger brakes but nothing else. Those PV544's are very cool as they look.

[@SeanMcnab]

From the front it almost looks like a pickup truck, you can make it into a 1 of a kind volvo pickup!

[@mikethompson9015]

Make a 4 door that looks like your driving backwards . Swap the bumpers around then chop it but put a sun roof in it . Put double headlights on it and remount the taillights on top of the fenders , put 6 inch whitewalls on it and sone cone hub caps on it from western auto . Then paint it lavender and mauve with with teal crushed velvet interior .

[@ChalliolAgustin]

A beautiful car to leave original

[@lukeandjilljelsma654]

Another grocery getter. Good trunk space.

[@MrRedvandan]

Wide body fender extension maybe some running boards. Slam it to the ground, paint it flat powder blue. And give it some Subaru - es que rally wheels. The roof line is sexy leave it be.

[@thomasherndon-io2gl]

Depending on what suits you. Suggest slightly lowering roof line and stretch the back 6 or 8 inches just ahead of the rear window, accentuate the lines. But what suits the builder matters most, I don't have to like it to appreciate the work.