Will an ABANDONED ford run AND DRIVE after 48 years in the desert? (Locked up flathead!)

I found a 1949 ford flathead sitting in the desert since 1977. Will it run and drive with a locked up motor ? Also have vehicle/ project updates and putting up a pole sign at the end of the video.
Business inquiries and if you have a car or • I bought an ABANDONED ... truck you think dad and me might be interested in email here
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Interested in pre 1980 abandoned cars or trucks/ barn finds. (Not interested in foreign cars) and 1st and 2nd gen Cummins (89-98) diesels only. Also interested in old porcelain signs , gas pumps, neon signs . Gas and oil advertising

[@theetravisb]

I forgot to mention guys but the seller of the car is asking 7500 obo clean title if you are interested in this car call Troy 520-780-3224

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Dang, thats a good deal for that car, I'm maxed out on cars or I would go for it

[@64lebaron]

7500?!?!! You can get nice one for 15000…

[@EYE_SPIDER]

@ well yeah but if they are at 7500 you could probably get it for 5

[@rodneyclark1990]

Thats why its 7500 put another 7500 in this car and you'd have a nice one lol

[@DavidFrieswick]

BY color of the engine, it might be a Mercury engine. Belts look like truck.

[@mfc4591]

A friend of mine went to a wedding with 4 of his friends. on the way home, the car engine seized up. They were near a supermarket car park, but some distance from home. they had tools with them and all 4 guys are mechanics, so they literally pulled the engine out in the car park and overhauled it right there. while they were waiting for the auto engineers to sort out head and crank etc, They ate from the supermarket, used the bathroom there and slept in the car or near it!. engine was assembled and put into the car, off they went ! Life is different these days !

[@theetravisb]

That’s insane. Takes alot to do that

[@killerdinamo08]

That's a wedding I'd go to 😃!

[@jasondavis2240]

Can I get info on the van onda right?

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

@Richard-f7qBecause cars get old cars wear out do you understand now

[@DirtydogMech]

What went wrong with it?

[@ozzstars_cars]

Getting the old Ford running was cool but getting that Amlico sign up in the sky was even cooler! 👍😎👍

[@theetravisb]

Haha thank you

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

It’s not common anymore to see a car of that age that is as complete and original as that car is. So cool!

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

Yeah, and it was Texaco that said, "you can trust your car to the man who wears the star". It was a 1960s commercial.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

The dry desert climate has been kind to that 49 Ford. Amazing that it runs so well. Fix the stuck water-pump, put fresh oil in it and she'll run like a champ.

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

@Richard-f7qWould you believe me if I said I pulled an FD Spirit R RX7 out of an impound lot I doubt you would but it still happaned

[@ericcranston8158]

The sign is extremely nice Travis...I'm happy you are saving some of this memorabilia.

[@theetravisb]

Oh yeah I love our history

[@danielrivera5858]

In 1962 I moved to Connecticut from Puerto Rico my ride from The airport from NY was in that same exact car that thing ran so nice and quiet. wow it looks very nice brings back so many memories I was just 12 yrs old thanks for reminding me of yester years

[@scottschooling4354]

I’m here for the car restorations, but the sign is amazing. Great work again, I really enjoy you and your dad’s videos

[@theetravisb]

Thank you glad you enjoy

[@whittlerdave1440]

I like the new sign that is beautiful

[@j_laskada]

20:21 great moment haha

[@Thee_Squatch]

So I'm not the only one that heard that!😂

[@j_laskada]

@@Thee_Squatch hhahaha glad

[@mwyatt222]

My grandmother left me an immaculate 1 owner garage kept fully serviced for life 1953 4dr Ford Customline w/ the 239v8 3 on the tree and underdash overdrive pull. When l got the car in the early 80s it still ran and drove as new w/ 60k on the odometer. Sadly it was stolen in waco texas in the 90s and completely stripped of all chrome including the cool v8 brass dash badge pin and every vital component. They always steal the 4 dr.s that are nice to make 2 dr.s. Two door cars are for people w/ no family or friends. Love the channel. RIP Baby Blue, she cruised like a silent ghost down the highway.

[@streetrider1977]

I was all smiles watching your dad driving that Ford around and around! Awesome stuff man!

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Goooood morning and Happy New Year to everybody!!

[@theetravisb]

Happy new year

[@MarshalRaelynn]

Floppy new ears.😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@loose-arrow-garage]

That sign looks great and the green you mixed is perfect!

[@takingcarebusiness3357]

Love that 6 foot "American Liberty Oil Company" sign. Liberty= Freedom. That's gonna "pop" your neighbours eyes at night as they are drivin past. With the two pumps either side be careful they don't pull up wantin some gas. 😁👍

[@oldroscoe2590]

When I was a kid there must have three or four of that series Ford on every block. They were every where. My parents had a 50 Ford and I remember the push button start. Have fun getting those water pumps off, the bolt inside the water pump inlet, often folks just broke the water pump off to get that bolt out because they corrode so bad. I like the sign, Great video,

[@erhardt1477]

Well… I said it before and I say it again sir… Your channel is a free course in car engineering… 😂 Thx 🙏🏻

[@harleyshihtzu5558]

OMG what a beautiful sign. Travisb you got it goin for sure. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobertWilliam-yu8gi]

Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

[@tommyjefferson9525]

Man you did an awesome job on the sign and also the gas pumps right by it makes it really really cool I love the channel you and your dad do a wonderful job together so keep on keepin on

[@theetravisb]

Thanks glad you like what we do

[@bigmountain7561]

Hey Travis Hey Rick, there isn’t any better sound than a Y Block or a Flathead with a set of Glasspacks just sitting there idling!! Great Video Thank You 🙏

[@douglasworkman2788]

Dam, that sign is unbelievable, great job travis, , he'll with mechanics, your a sign restoration, dam nice job, love that green

[@theetravisb]

Thank you sir

[@jamesklima4078]

I concur awesome job with sign, I like the Sinclair Oil sighns with the dinosaur ​@theetravisb

[@martinharris5017]

0:22 Is that one of those Corvair-powered Chevy vans in the background? Think they were called the Greenbrier? Would make someone an insane custom van!

[@harleyshihtzu5558]

lol love that TEXACO SLOGAN back in the 60s ad I remember so well. YOU CAN TRUST YOUR CAR TO THE MAN WHO WEARS THE STAR. THE BIG BRIGHT TEXACO STAR. Thanks for all the videos you two do. Brings Back so many memories. Love the channel ❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidbaldwin2729]

great video Travis, I have a '50 shoebox that I fixed up a few years ago and now I have a '51 F-1 in a million pieces getting a restoration. Both have that flathead 8BA engine. I am retired so plenty of time to work on old Fords but now in northern Indiana I am in winter hiatus waiting for warmer weather to get back out into the garage. your warm climate is a blessing. cheers

[@phillipstemper8052]

😢 hello there, Travis. I enjoy all your videos an precious time you get to spend with your dad. Lots of people don't get to do that? I watched the video of you getting that caddy You're a pretty energetic guy that's gonna take a lot of work to get that finished up.

[@EricMendoza-z7i]

Wake and bake and this episode to start off my weekend.. nice!!

[@benspeedschannel888]

Jennings motorsports is a brilliant channel! Love his videos 😎😎

[@NileKelly]

Besides my favorite 47-50 Plymouth Gassers from the 1960s, Shoe Boxes make for great Gassers as well. Just simply a great design and look. They're also beautiful as original/stock or slammed or as a low rider. Very versatile. I can't disregard Travis, of course, but it's nice to see Rick "Sam Elliot" Blades on the scene. He's a #1 Dad! He's what America should be. And...Waylon Jennings approved.. That goes to both to all y'all..

[@donaldhelgeson6769]

Love Jennings channel too. With your baby girl coming, what a big year 2025 will be!! Enjoy 🎊🍷

[@arrowblockentertainment7893]

That Corvair van is cool!

[@garycorbin2789]

Is it a Greenbrier? I saw that as well

[@thomasjohnson5174]

I like that sign and gas pumps they look Awesome

[@theetravisb]

Thank you!

[@ackscratchers6648]

Wow desert cars are just amazing survivors. Keep up the great work.

[@fredrikjohannesson250]

Back in the early -90,, a buddy of mine,, bought a -51 shoebox,, it hade a brand new flathead V8,, the previos owner bought it at a Army-action,, Sweden used those engines in Submarines back in rhe day 😊😊 Greatings from Sweden.

[@thqp]

This in my opinion is one of the, if not THE coolest project you've started on so far

[@jonoffensend7519]

I wonder why a car this good was ever parked 😊🎩

[@FMFGUF]

I always wonder this too. Maybe they just got bored of it and fancied a change, or the exhaust smoke was occurring back then and they thought the engine was about to let go big time...

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

I mean...a Saguaro Cactus 🌵 in your back Yard? How cool is that...we got dandelions in the summer. 😂

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Wow that sign is amazing !!! Thanks for another great video.

[@condeerogers5858]

I was 16 in 1964 and my first car was a 1949 Ford. I bought it for $50 and it ran like a champ. Good times. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewkarppinen4348]

That is really cool. It's awesome that you got it to run so quickly. I like the gas station sign at the end of the video too.

[@sfcbrick]

Happy New Year Travis, Rick and family! As a life long Ford man, it was nice to see that old Ford running. That one is a keeper! 🎉

[@ronaldvanhorn9558]

Great video, Travis, love see those old cars run again! The signs are really cool also. It reminds me of the old days when people actually were friendly and helped each other!

[@DAPwny]

Yes that sign is cool love it.

[@winstonemerson2439]

Love the sign pole and sign with the pumps,beautiful!

[@waynecap5960]

Super cool. Love your old school ways..keep up the great work.

[@daveo2821]

I know they’re not permanent but love the pumps next to the sign! Happy new year and thanks for all your great content!

[@theetravisb]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@oldodger]

Love all the vintage gas station things...that sign though!!

[@Joshwalkercars]

I know you and Rick and I still get jealous of how good of a dad you got.. I’ve stayed at his house and bought car from him, Rick blades I call for dad information, you are blessed to have him Travis. I only hope to be as great of a dad as Rick is to you

[@Casto01]

I'm a real estate agent and I'm not good the best with my hands, I flipped a few cars back when I was like 18-20 but minor fixes. I love watching your videos Travis, you and your old man. Reminds me of helping my dad work on cars as a kid (I had no idea what I was doing) but the bond it gave me and my dad. Cherish your pops you won't always have him ❤

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome first start after so long a sleep

[@timsowryfoto]

Anther great video Travis. You have done a great job on that sign! Looks fantastic, well done you!

[@danielrivera5858]

What a trooper thing went from locked up to starting and running flatheads are good engines

[@Poochnhouse]

Wow, that ole flathead runs like a top. Smokes like a tar wagon 😂 great job @TheeTravisb

[@daviddamico4288]

What a awesome looking sign ,Travis looks great…

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

Great looking sign!

[@128walk]

I went back and watch all your videos enjoy them all

[@WaddedBliss]

The preservation of cars in desert countries is astonishing. In the UK that would literally be a pile of rust.

[@geoffreyb3337]

Personally, I loved the transmission video. I wish there were more videos like that.

[@joerosier6059]

I love the new sign and pole. Looks great!!!!

[@theetravisb]

Thank you 🫡

[@charleshundley9805]

LOVE the sign and pumps! Looks great!

[@danielrivera5858]

Thats a nice job on the sign

[@theetravisb]

Thank you 🤙🏻

[@Baystateboy125]

Really nice sign!

[@jeremyTallen1]

What a cool trunk handle

[@Cimmerian415]

Nice find Travis, when the 49 Ford was released it was an instant hit back then with it's new "post war" modern design and mechanical upgrades.

[@peterselten500]

Hi travis an rick the sign looks great you guys have a awesome collection . Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@theetravisb]

Thank you for watching from across the pond

[@olikat8]

The Corvair Greenbrier van & the back of the Sports Coach motorhome at the beginning...

[@stevescott245]

Been looking forward to another video 😅 👍👌

[@theetravisb]

Well here she is

[@marcusaurelius2770]

I can imagine driving passed your house at night and seeing your new sign lit up. What a perfect sight.

[@DDRighteous]

Great job on that old Ford.

[@pbf64]

luv your vids and history revival of vintage unique equipment!!!

[@Phillgoud]

Hey Guys, thanks for yours great vidéos. What a lucky man you are to live in wonderful country with a lot of wonderful american cars to repare. I wish you and your family the best for this new year, a friend from France

[@21jojijo]

"You can trust your carto the man who wears the star, the big bright Texaco star!" The Texaco lines from the 60's.

[@samfuller6273]

Cool sign!

[@johnruppe1699]

Strong work Travis, looking good Rick!

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Great video. Beautiful car, and signs. Great work mister.

[@theetravisb]

Thank you

[@Hoganfan1]

Happy New Year to you and your Dad great video on the 49 Wow minimal work to get it running after all those years no broken stuck valves 😮. Been watching since the channel started keep up the content stop by Tennessee next road trip 😎👍

[@theetravisb]

That’s awesome thanks for your support

[@oliverw3646]

What a sweet, lovely little car!

[@No1Bigbear]

I believe of all the hard work videos that You my Brother have done...the sign..touches Me the most...! Thank you for your dedication

[@KennethMason-j6i]

Thank you Travis I asked to see more Fords on the channel when you have delivered I appreciate that 48 Ford flathead truck

[@johnathanharter3356]

I love watching old car revivals thank you guys

[@chrisbayly6612]

Nice job Travis/ Dad awesome Watching from NZ

[@terrytye6497]

Keep up the good work and keep dad around and we will keep watching. ❤

[@johndonlon1611]

Very very cool video, especially the sign hoisting. Now, go find a pre-fab Post-war gas station with service bays you can disassemble and re-erect on your property and actually use to rebuild and service your car projects........cannot get any cooler!

[@JlEllis-y3j]

Great video.. That's too bad.We can't make all the cars smoke like that.. We wouldn't have any mosquitoes..😊

[@albarrett1566]

Great job on getting that classic ford going !

[@williamconner9407]

Saw the Amlico sign on the way into town last week - looks good!

[@theetravisb]

Haha that’s funny.

[@GlennBrustman]

Wonderful videos. Love the signs n pumps. U n ur dad remind me of me n my dad. We were close also. He's gone now. Cherish these times. Trust me he was my hero

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@BillBAILEY-gv1no]

Happy new year glad you got the 49 Ford running that's great

[@noahingram8052]

I've watched jms for years he can make anything run

[@Jstme303]

thanks for another great video.

[@seanday68]

Beautiful car to start with.

[@RayScrafield]

Great video to start out 2025. Happy New Year to you and Rick. Thanks for all the entertainment that you both provide. I hope to meet you both someday in Tucson.

[@thilakarambewale515]

I watch you from Sri Lanka . I love these muscle cars. You are great keep doing up the old .Its gold. All the best.

[@jamesstansfield265]

awesome sign!

[@davidmiller6726]

You can trust your car, to the Man who wears the star, the big bright Texaco Star!

[@Ulford]

Amazing that you got that Ford starting up and drive. Cool car.

[@СемёнПечкин-ю9ь]

Спасибо за видео ! Начал вас смотреть после сюжета с перегоном двух машин с отцом . Очень душевно . + миленько про дочку . Здравия вам всем. И комплексно - мира во всём мире !

[@danswartwood4580]

Happy new year, thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers Travis😊

[@johnlydon533]

Great video Travis. Great content. Well done for you and your dad on getting the ford running, always loved the manual, just push if battery is dead or starter not working. Awesome job on gas sign, love the vintage stuff Looking forward to more videos in 2025 & good health to everyone 👍🏼👍🏼