Will it run? Father-son project given up for dead!

[@richardrawson]

Christina: “This thing is just rusted through!” Richard (enthusiastically): “YEAH!” 😂

[@christopherohara9421]

Christina is knocking it out of the park

[@DonnieJackson-t2c]

Happy brithday Christina u go girl on y brithday u going get what u looking for

[@howardkoster4026]

Christina!!! You are the ignition guru!!! WoooHooo!!!!

[@t-rodzgarage]

Funny how getting an old car started can bring such a big smile and joy to you. Happens everytime ! 😊😊

[@christinarust6957]

❤❤❤

[@davidarnold6754]

@@t-rodzgarage dont

[@mr.besripair1383]

Richard, Christina nailed it! You have to give her credit for that! That engine purrs like a kitten. Happy Birthday Christina!

[@robertvance1873]

See like I said Christina learns so much from all these Will It Runs and she had that Gut feeling about the Condenser, Good Job Birthday 🎂 Girl 👏

[@laurensjan8425]

What a save from her yes, that was very funny 😂

[@syyenergy7]

When I used to do this a zillion years ago, I'd set the dwell by cranking the engine. Or check the dwell by cranking the engine with the spark plugs out. Then I would set the timing while cranking the engine with the spark plugs out. This way both the dwell (points gap) and spark timing would be dead on. I always did it this way when I did a tune up. Then when it started and ran, I'd verify everything again. Never fails to work.

[@whattherust]

That is a good tip. While I have set the dwell by cranking, I never thought about doing the same with the timing. Thanks!

[@syyenergy7]

@@whattherust Try it with the spark plugs out. The engine spins fast enough to give you an accurate reading. I pretty always did it this way when I tuned up cars decades ago. Most of the time , it's dead-on perfect. on the money. Save a LOT of time and guesswork.

[@chrismosmeier555]

Well, now I feel like scrolling marketplace again for another project lol. My addiction is Ford trucks. Great video.

[@micht6888]

Finally got my Dad to take the cover off his 52 Chev Deluxe. Been covered up in a heated garage since the mid 80s. He stopped mid way into putting a 350 small block big bore into it. He's now 95 and agreed to getting it running again. It has never seen a winter since the day he bought it new in 52. Original paint, interior. It is AMZING!

[@whattherust]

Fantastic! That is going to be a great project.

[@dieselapegarage]

Nice keep it coming u know how to bring them back to life I had to take a break the cars started to drain me 😂😂 u keep the motivation alive 💪👀 don't stop the magic

[@christinarust6957]

❤

[@MickBurns-ev1nn]

I had that same problem in a 64 Chevy back in1979. On holidays, 1000 miles from home. I changed points and condenser due to a slight miss. By the time I made it home I had rewired the whole ignition, rebuilt the carb, twice. Broke an engine mount from car backfiring. A friend said to change the condenser but I told him I already had. Put the old one back in and…. Problem solved. Even back then, new parts didn’t mean good parts 😂😂

[@whattherust]

So true. There were sub-par parts manufactures back in the day.

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

Christina for the win! You rock, birthday girl.

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Kevin! I have a great instructor 😊❤

[@KeithRutledge-t1w]

Good Morning Christina and Richard !! That to me was one of the Best videos yet ! The whole process of step by step , working threw problems is the way it is in this hobby. Great suggestion on the condenser Christina ! I have been told that if the ignition has been left on for an extended period of time , it will burn up a condenser ( don't know that for sure , but makes sense) Richard , Sherlock Holmes himself could never figure some of the weird things you see done in the name of " automotive repair " that plug situation....wow ! Great Video , Thank you both ! Bless ya !

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you and agree! Some of the things he finds are crazy and I'm always amazed! I have a fantastic instructor 😊❤ I had my doubts when I first saw this car but I told Richard it was one of the most enjoyable "Will it run" in a while.

[@williamhood7849]

Good job Christina on that condenser on that car I think it's pretty funny that Richard ran out of ideas but you nailed it with that condenser good job Christina

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you! I have a fantastic instructor 😊❤

[@amandawatkins2295]

Just got what the rust shirt my daughter won. She gave it to me for my birthday. I'm her dad. Best birthday present ever. happy birthday Christine. Thank you very much

[@christinarust6957]

Wonderful! Happy Birthday to you as well ❤

[@6petrolhead6]

I love your determination to save these old gals well done Richard And Christine good shout on the faulty condenser 😊

[@DDRighteous]

That engine runs superb. Great move for Christine on the condenser.

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you! I learned from the best😊❤

[@ogresspeedshop]

Those black horseshoe shaped brackets you pulled out and said “I have no idea what those are” Look like ceiling fan mounting brackets. Another great save!!

[@christinarust6957]

A few of you have said that. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated 🙏 ❤

[@sosco22]

In 1954 my dad was a missionary in Kenya, Africa. He bought a 1954 210 four door. Over the years we drove up to the Ethiopian border, all the way down to Cape Town, South Africa. These were bumpy, dirt and rocky roads! That Chevy was a dream.

[@christinarust6957]

I love that! Sometimes I ponder on how many stories people across the globe share about a vehicle. It's truly amazing! Thanks for watching ❤

[@friguy4444]

@@christinarust6957 Yes I as well. How many fantastic people like his Father a Missionary traveling and going "Where no regular dude has gone before" At least at that time in history anyway. It was the little Chevy's and Ford's Chrysler's and Edsel's Valiant's even that got them there and through those places most humans wouldn't try to go to with a Humvee these days let alone one of those little Six cylinder rear wheel drive sedans! LOL. So great!

[@johnweeks5614]

Can't keep a chevy down and I'm glad that guy didn't junk that car and more glad you got it and got her fired back up

[@smarthome2660]

Great observations yall. Someone who didn't know what they were doing tried to service the engine. They drained the oil & lost the drain plug, changed the spark plugs (wrong plugs), cap (180 degrees off) and wires, and because they couldn't get it running, they parked it and got a different ride.

[@christinarust6957]

You could be spot on! So sad. I say they always leave a clue and in this case they knew the correct area just not the correct part or adjustment needed. Then the car sits for decades until it's crushed or someone like Richard finds it. Thanks for your comment 😊 We appreciate you watching ❤

[@clementthurn1992]

That is AWESOME !!! Purrs like a kitten. What a beautiful sound. Congrats.

[@josemsantiago7524]

Nice running engine. Happy Birthday Christina, you just got your diploma for the condenser suggestion.

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤

[@stevecooke9212]

Good to see you back to your ‘old self’, full of enthusiasm again!! - (got your Tickety-Boo back 😂😂)

[@christinarust6957]

We had to Google that term last time😂 We are old so...Thanks for watching much appreciated 😊❤

[@stevecooke9212]

@@christinarust6957 both of your enthusiasm on car revival blows me away, much more interesting & fun to watch over British revival on here, I’ll try & keep comments more ‘American English’ than ‘English English’ 🤣👀🤜 thanks for making an enjoyable channel to watch, think both of you are pretty cool & I don’t think your old, I’m a ‘66 version with rattley valve & a few other issues waiting to be tuned up!!!

[@johnmcdowell9059]

wow purrs like a kitten great work richard and christina

[@stude1953]

Interesting video! Great success in the future with this car!!

[@bigbill709]

Congratulations team Rust you saved another old relic of days gone by.

[@christopherohara9421]

Great call Christina on wires

[@joemoreno4438]

Richard and Christina You guys are a great team love your videos

[@frankryder9325]

Good job U 2 Happy Birthday Christina Lv your work !!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤

[@7xtc25]

Somebody may have beat me to this but the oil and transmission plugs may have been out because this gem was at at a scrapyard. They drain fluids before crushing. The condenser always baffled me, too. But it was funny. You two work great together. Charming!

[@eladfitz5673]

In the box, the two black brackets are ceiling fan hanging brackets, with the grounding wire. destined for a trash can near you😂

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Morning guys ! Richard most of these vehicles have been forgotten, the Tri Five have over been so popular that vehicle like this do not get the attention ! Guys clean it up and get it to run and drive it as is ! Good luck guys ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍🇺🇸

[@richardcline1337]

Happy early birthday, Christine....but Richard got the gift (YOU!).

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you my friend ❤

[@billyfoster3223]

Hey Richard and Christina, great video and project car! You two are a great team! Great work; love the rescues you do! Take care!😁😀🛠⚒

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Billy😊❤

[@martincandia1685]

Christina saves the day, great job guys 👍

[@DennisMurphey]

Great Video just too short, I wanted to see you clean the interior HAHA. I showed the beginning to my wife and she thinks Christina is too nice and very brave. We both laughed because I almost brought a Corvette home in that shape and she almost let me. Oh you guys are so sweet and fun. Thank You. Are you gonna donate the drive line to the two door hardtop??? Dennis in Virginia

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid 🤜🤛 Happy Birthday Christina!!!!🎂

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you!

[@ronbunker5778]

That little Chevy is just purring away! Good job guys!

[@christinarust6957]

It was! I had my doubts but he was right! Thanks for watching 😊❤

[@howardkoster4026]

Richard, back in the late 70's, my sister brought her car to a repair shop for a tune up. Plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor, condenser, check timing... One week later, she asked me to look at the car, it's running rough, low power, etc..I removed the distributor cap, and found the issue. Someone cut the condenser wire off and removed it. I showed her, then I installed a used condenser and the car ran great again!!! When she brought the damaged condenser to the repair shop, naturally, they blamed me, I was drumming up business for my shop. She said, not possible. My brother is not in auto mechanics, he's in satellite communications work. Now what do you have to say?? She found a different shop to use. Christina, again, YOU NAILED IT!! My experience confirms your repair fix!! I wave my hand at you!! For respect, you understand!!

[@whattherust]

That is a great story Howard. I did not know the car would run at all with a condenser, so I learned something here!

[@johnnyh409]

He will never doubt you again Christina!

[@christinarust6957]

Yes he will😂😂😂 He's an amazing instructor😊❤

[@Brian-Gribble]

Christina sounded sooo thrilled when you pulled in the drive🤣🤣

[@christinarust6957]

Right😂😂😂

[@GilbertoGonzalezJr-rp2mq]

Awesome job. You saved another one that had one foot in the grave. Must feel great!! Keep the videos coming!

[@whattherust]

Thanks. I am happy that I discovered such a strong engine in the car. It would have been junked for sure.

[@DaveJenkins-j6o]

Well done! Great to see your joy at that engine starting! Weld up those rust holes and paint it! All one color, that is!

[@jimmiebrown5014]

Happy early birthday Christina Hope you have a wonderful birthday you and Richard are both wonderful people

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you❤

[@chrispetitto2107]

The strap tie down you wandered about is a floor mounted mechanism used to secure wheel chairs in buses, vehicles and school buses retro fitted for these straps.

[@quintinedwards4111]

I am watching u from Barbados so dont Let me down i Like that one

[@mattshoemaker207]

Hello from south Carolina! Cool Chevy

[@johnnomacleod8855]

Awesome job, would love to see this car back on the road,it deserves it, watching from Lilydale Tasmania Australia 🏁🏁🏁

[@pfasolo66]

That's a keeper, great work.

[@aftershock2222]

I’ve been working on old Chevys for over fifty years. Just this year I came across my first bad condenser. My 235 would start off running good. After a few minutes it would start to run like crap. It was the condenser getting hot.

[@ron7447]

Wow,it started running before you even let go of the button. Another save.👏🔥

[@christinarust6957]

It was insane and so funny😅 We appreciate you watching ❤

[@aladornetto1124]

As always, such great teamwork guys and happy birthday Christina. I enjoy your videos. It’s nice to see thee old school cars saved and enjoyed.

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤

[@darrellbaty4127]

Great Job!

[@joerosier6059]

Man I can't believe how good that motor sounds!!!! As soon as it started, it sounded great and just kept on sounding great!!! It's like it was parked yesterday and just turned off.

[@whattherust]

We were surprised too, particularly since the engine was stuck.

[@jimviner642]

Happy Birthday, Christine! I hope Richard at least bought you some flowers! Also, good catch on the condenser.

[@christinarust6957]

He gave me a plasma cutter and a spa gift card. I asked for the plasma cutter😂 Thanks for watching ❤

[@unclemuddywaters7606]

Black brackets are ceiling fan mounts !

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

TYhe oke 235 smooth as silk ! A good one for sure

[@JamesWaldron-uc6jh]

Richard, I've had a few condenser issues in the past. The condenser is like a capacitor in electronic applications.

[@anthonyrivera722]

You did a great job on that car Christina is a big help she is very observant and she also reminds you things the you may have forgot,keep the motivation alive, Awesome Video.

[@whattherust]

Right, she helps me out a lot. Thanks for the support!

[@scottliggett877]

Great runnung engines.

[@awakeariseandwatch5976]

Great video you two. What a great save love the 54 chevy car. I restored a 54 pickup drove it for years awesome engines.really enjoy your channel. looking forward to seeing what you have in store. God bless

[@ronaldvanhorn9558]

Sweeeet!!. I bet you could burn rubber with that old Chevy, Richard ! Ha. At first I thought you bit off more than you could chew, But , as you said, you have a plan for it. Looking forward to seeing what the plan is. Christina, You are a great asset to Richard and the channel. Many blessings to you both!

[@Robert-i9p8t]

Man, this car sounds great! Love that low rumble it has.

[@whattherust]

Me too!

[@ramonrivas2606]

Richard you are freaking awesome 💯 brother

[@whattherust]

Thanks, much appreciated.

[@heidiayers2124]

Happy Birthday Christina! I like the look of the car. Rusty but cool!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you! I had my doubts but Richard had already sanded the primer off and the green and rust together looks pretty darn cool! Wait until you guys find out what he's using it for😊 pretty darn cool!

[@russseverson321]

My 1st car was a 1954 4 door. interior was nice, paint not too bad it was green had a powerglide it only had reverse! bought it for $40.00 pulled it home and had it running that night.

[@bigbill709]

That condenser changed is wild

[@williamhelms9942]

Happy Birthday, Christina! 🥳 🎉 🎂

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤

[@donaldhelgeson6769]

Who hoo Christina!! Too funny! Love your channel. I liked your old place (even with that hill, but really love the new place. Keep those videos coming. Thanks, Don

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Donald ❤️ We appreciate you watching 😊

[@-chris-2775]

The drain plugs were probably removed in preparation for going to the scrap yard. Nice save!

[@christinarust6957]

Richard said that later on. I think you guys nailed it!

[@robertgorman5622]

Congratulations on another win 👏 and happy birthday beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🎂😊

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤

[@tombob671]

Happy Birthday Christina 31 and holding. BTW your videos allow me to experience wrenching vicariously at age 77 and gimpy 😊

[@stevelangston2359]

Same here! One armed

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy watching 😊 56 and counting 😊

[@jmcahron368]

I had a 67 chevy truck with the same problem, and I changed the condenser and it fired right up.

[@jonathangemora9380]

Great Job!❤

[@vincentcalderella6404]

Great job on the '54! That was a good idea Christina to tell Richard to change the condenser!! I never would have thought of that either! Those old stovebolt sixes were ( and are ) great engines!!

[@whattherust]

They sure are. Thanks for watching.

[@donaldestes355]

Come on guys get that old girl running bravo Happy birthday Christina

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you 😊❤

[@gigfy6010]

Nice running car, yes it's rusty, but imagine the fun of welding in a new trunk and tail pan. In fact, why not name this one Rusty!! Happy Birthday Christina!! Enjoyed this video from beginning to end, Thanks guys!

[@whattherust]

Rusty is the exact name I was thinking of!

[@William-v9i]

I liked that ole Chevy the minute I saw it. And y'all got it running so nicely. Good job! And Happy Birthday Christina! and many more (to you both).

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you 😊❤

[@joelittle3917]

Love your content. Keep those old Chevys going cause everybody wants those tri 5 cars.

[@christinarust6957]

Thanks Joe. We appreciate that😊❤

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Nice car and you guys done a awesome job on getting it runing again l could not belive it but l am so glad you got it going it sounds so good thanks Richard and Christina and early Happy Birthday Christina

[@whattherust]

Thanks Dale!

[@billdavis1730]

Richard: based on Christina's initial reaction, I think the theme is "it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission". You both do great, keep up the fun content.

[@whattherust]

You have it right, Bill!

[@arnenelson1926]

Hi Richard and Christina Congratulations and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christina the part that you found in the 54 is from a public transit bus its for securing wheel chairs on the bus its usually attached to the floor and the it extends out to secure the wheel chair. I love the chanel and all your videos Thanks for everything Arne Nelson

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you! That's very interesting. How did it end up there? The mystery of old cars.

[@26NJ]

Really neat. Wanted to say Happy birthday Christina

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you so much❤😊

[@kennethflusche7900]

Finally, It's a condenser!!!! My 1st car, and my 1st Breakdown, stalled at a light and would not restart. Got pushed 2 blocks to the gas station, (Cheaper than a tow) The points look new, so let's try the condenser. Vroom fixed. What do I owe you? How does $5 sound. Great. I carried a spare condenser for years and never needed it.

[@garyalleccia2793]

Happy Birthday Christina! And many many more. From our family to yours. Hey, another early 50s Chevy. What's one more for the collection. It's a runner!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you❤😊

[@Fiftyx60]

I really enjoy all of your videos, but the resurrected Chevys are my favorite. Nice work!

[@christinarust6957]

We appreciate you watching 😊❤

[@DonnieJackson-t2c]

Good luck on starting it up Richard u got this dont let it whopp you now

[@patriotgarage]

That chrome tie down you found in the Amazon box is from a handicap van. They are used to tie the chair down. Happy 29th birthday!

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much. I would not have guessed that.

[@patriotgarage]

@@whattherust no problem. My son had a van with that exact style of tie down. Thankfully he is no longer confined to a wheel chair and you'd never know he needed one in the past now :)

[@morewhattherust]

@@patriotgarage That is awesome!

[@donovanleitch1149]

Great job guys! Excellent idea to change the condenser Christina!

[@christinarust6957]

I learned from the best😊❤

[@LindaDyer-b9u]

Happy Birthday Christina ! 🎂🥳

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you❤

[@NileK-q2z]

Christina is back, yay!❤ Birthday? Finally, Christina is turning 23..👍😄❤️👀!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you❤ Well my youngest is 32 so...😅😅

[@NileK-q2z]

@@christinarust6957 You go, girl! ❤️

[@jerryferguson6606]

Another great video and Richard you better listen to your head mechanic and Happy Birthday Christina!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you! But it's the other way around. I actually listen to head mechanic 😊❤

[@matta5534]

Like a Swiss watch! Nice score, guys! ✌️from Ohio

[@CarlosAvila-ec6ql]

Richard were is the mllk?😂 Youre the best keep up the good work. From Puerto Rico bless you.

[@christinarust6957]

😅😅😅 I went back to the store! ❤

[@danobrien3109]

Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you.🎉🎉🎉 Thought maybe the engine being stuck might have been just it being in gear . You mentioned early in the video that it was stuck in gear. Great job guys. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤

[@dlyall26]

The hood stays up, that's a safety feature, the stuff hanging from the roof, nostalgia

[@scottpeters2366]

Great job guys. Sounds awesome!

[@ocmonman1]

Sometimes when a condenser sits for awhile they’ll burn out with a jolt of electricity. Good call Christina!

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you😊❤