Will it run? 1950 Chevy old school custom cruiser forgotten for decades!

This old Chevy was once a restored beauty but has been sitting outside for 21 years. Come along as I try to get this car running and moving out of its resting place!

[@jeffrowlette]

Dang it runs so nice!

[@geraldinejeffersonjefferso6351]

Great Job on that 1950 beauty

[@whattherust]

Thank you!

[@stevenmenary2862]

Yea, I keep all my bungee cords in my pickup truck tool box right next to all of my various ratchet straps.

[@alexp362]

Old man in my town had a '50. Bought it brand new and never missed a car show even when he was well into his 90s. Passed about ten yrs ago maybe more. Never saw it again.

[@williamcarnero9595]

You should go look for it man

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Awesome video at 5 am in the morning!

[@johnwsimpson3153]

Fun video that brought back memories. Our family car in the 50s was a 49 Chevy. I got my drivers license in it on my 16th birthday. It didn't have turn signals so I had to use arm signals, which we were taught in drivers ed in HS.

[@whattherust]

I remember hand signals very well. I owned a 50 Chevy once that did not have turn signals until I bought it.

[@billdyke9745]

72 years old, enthusiastic engine, hardly a dent or any rust. A worthy and relatively simple restoration for somebody. 👍

[@daviduglem3213]

Your content is good. Keep running the will it run videos. Too many on KZbin try to get out into other things and ruins the simple pleasure. Thanks again. Dave

[@whattherust]

I hear you. I'll always do the will it runs and some repair videos thrown in.

[@andrewmoens8614]

I agree, this is the most rewarding content. Hopefully they will stick to this formula.

[@solidsnakesimulation666]

Disagree, will it run videos are boring as hell,I want to see a good restoration job

[@geodavid51]

Had one of these 17 years after my Grandfather had a '49. Brings back such happy memories. Always thought it was a happy looking car, a grill with a smile.

[@whattherust]

Glad this video brought back some good memories.

[@johnoneill9539]

Great rescuseing a grand old lady would love to be able to fully restore it .

[@bobm1419]

Great video. Love the content of your channel. Those old 1950 Chevy's are a joy to see again and again. Another classic for someone to enjoy driving. Thanks!

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much. I have some more early 50s Chevy's coming.

[@andrewmoens8614]

Thanks for showing off this great 1950. Looking forward to seeing more of these classic post war gems.

[@whattherust]

Thank you. More are coming!

[@7500ed]

You put a 12v battery in there it uses a 6v @@whattherust

[@lizandbrucemccormick2329]

A great find.Nice to see you cleaned the front screen before driving.

[@terryeustice5399]

Those 6 cylinders are tough. So, a great start. Thanks for sharing this video as well! ❤️💯👊👍

[@whattherust]

I bought this car last week.More videos on it coming soon.

[@jeffrowlette]

What a sweet old machine!!!!!

[@whattherust]

That car is in my drivewayright now!

[@jeffrowlette]

@@whattherust Nice!!!!! Drive it often!!!

[@ricknelsonm]

You deserve to have close to a million subs, you deserve it, thank you

[@whattherust]

Thank you, that is very nice, Your comment is much appreciated.

[@bruce4055]

Good old car sounds great

[@michelgagne6909]

Finally, the first time i see you taking the time to weed out around an working area around a car. And maybe removing stuff thats in the way. Bravo 👏. I like your video's, your simple approach to get these car/truck to run again. Two 👍 up. Michael from the Province of Quebec, Canada.

[@aaronbrown2448]

73 years old, ignored for 73 years and not a single dent.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Very nicely done. The owner is all smiles. Love to see that. Hope he enjoys driving it once more.

[@whattherust]

I think he will. It needs a few more things to be roadworthy, but nothing too difficult.

[@dustyrusty6840]

I remember back in the 60's and living on a farm, we had a 52 Chevy I think, we had to push it to get it started. You have a new subscriber. Love your content. Thank you for helping this veteran get his car running again that brought a big smile on his face.

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support. I'll keep the videos coming.

[@emilianosantacruz744]

Beautiful !!! Hermoso !!!

[@terrywebb8636]

Started better than a brand new one, great video Richard and Christina, hope to see more.

[@whattherust]

Thanks Terry! This is a good car.

[@robertlacob8831]

Had 2 1954 chevys, loved these oldie but goodies! That '50 purrs like a kitten. That was too easy!

[@whattherust]

I was very easy. This car wants a new life.

[@Rev.Clarence]

OMG, my first car was 1952 Chevy Deluxe. Completely original! 3 on the tree, 235 6cyl, 4-door. Had a windup clock on the dash that kept perfect time!

[@whattherust]

Nice! I have a video of a 52 coming soon!

[@heidiayers2124]

Nice job! Really surprised that you can revive these vehicles. Amazing 👏👏

[@angelsone-five7912]

I watch a lot of similar videos to this but this was the best start-up ever, amazing.

[@whattherust]

Wow, thanks! More to come!

[@johncaballero8013]

Another great old Chevy brought back to life! Runs like a champ! Great video. I’m sorry you got stung by a wasp in your efforts.

[@whattherust]

It is OK. It happens and I am not allergic. Thanks for watching.

[@kenfrazier616]

smooth ride love those older rides. leave her as it is and enjoy

[@vayabroder729]

Beautiful car; love those visors over the windshield. Beautiful interior design.

[@paulodasilvaandre7808]

Congratulations on reviving this old warrior, for the forgotten time it got easy it seem carros antigos bons motores..

[@merlethomas778]

This is my favorite video so far! Wow, incredible!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Merle!

[@georgestoner9541]

Love ❤️ your videos, first the Riviera now a 50 chev

[@whattherust]

Thanks George!

[@georgestoner9541]

@@whattherust Looking forward 👌 to another video, enjoy watching someone that really knows what he is doing 😀. Do many or any of your car rescue get back to you with further work or restoration done?

[@friguy4444]

Love your stuff! Thank you! The car needs it's timing set now.

[@whattherust]

Thanks Greg.

[@davida.p.9911]

Awesome! 👍👍👍 great to hear her fire up once again! And drive too! Good job! 😎

[@whattherust]

Thanks David! This one needs to be saved.

[@larryelstro3678]

Had a 50 coupe just like yours when I was a college kid in college. Brought back some good memories. No one ever told me not to run more then 60 mph on the highway. I drove 65 mph until it threw a rod. Ups!

[@whattherust]

Great story!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Great to see some one else that's enthusiastic about bringing back old cars to life. I'm 72, born in 1951, so your car is 73 years old. Cheers from eastern TN

[@whattherust]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeannev7048]

the sound of a chevy, it's a beautiful thing

[@whattherust]

It is. These old sixes are so smooth.

[@gavinrewell9703]

That is really cool and I really can't believe that a car can sit in the open for 20 years, and you can make it run again. I really hope someone can save that car.

[@whattherust]

I hope so too.

[@oldschool9537]

@@whattherust where is it ? I'd like to make him an offer

[@whattherust]

@@oldschool9537 It is in Dickson, TN.

[@batmanlives6456]

Those old 6 cylinder chev and fords are just about indestructible They always seem to come back Usually with minimal work! Great video Thanks

[@whattherust]

Thanks! Yes, those engines are very impressive.

[@paulfellows2094]

me again just had to watch this video again great work keep the videos comming all the best to family

[@whattherust]

I am working on another 1950 right now. It is a powerglide automatic and is loaded with options. Time has not been kind to it, and it is proving to be quite a challenge.

[@jimbrown9308]

Great video love seeing the old cars start up again.

[@whattherust]

Thank you! This was one very rewarding.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!!!

[@charlesw.hopperjr.5236]

Purrs like a kitten,A Great ‘50 Chevy! Love The Visor; I Enjoyed The Video,Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️

[@michaelmyers3892]

I'd say about 80% of the classic vehicles I brought home when I lived in Alabama from my friends junkyard always had a good happy ending just like this, for just a little patience and a little tune-up that fire right back up, my last project was a 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook with a flathead 6 and the original six volt system and she heard and sound just like this old Chevy after a couple of days of love

[@whattherust]

Totally agree!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

This old man's ready to cruise again.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

what a wonderful old car. I really enjoyed your video. You have yourself a new subscriber :) take care!

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support!

[@jackmehoff2961]

Sweet ride !

[@BroWCarey]

Definitely a feel-good video! Great work!

[@whattherust]

Thank you Bill!

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

Love the old school mechanics. Thanks. Love the sound.

[@willyphast2509]

72 years old 95hp. best sounding six shot i ever heard she will still kick that a$$. what a find,,

[@kennethbarker852]

awesome fantastic brilliant youtube video to watch thanks take care i like old American vehicles.

[@whattherust]

I am happy you liked it. I have another 1950 video coming. This time it is a factory black powerglide car.

[@darrylvohs5526]

Great camera skills! I was matching you word for word: crazy, wow, amazing.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much!

[@normagrimstad8869]

Great content. I know literally nothing about cars, but I love antiques and the good old days.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Shame that was left outside unused like this.

[@whattherust]

So true. I am hoping someone buys it and brings it back.

[@paulfellows2094]

what a great car sounds awesome for its age looks great too love your videos all the best mate

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support Paul.

[@python357magnum100]

It always amazes me that the car’s owner knows you’re coming to work on their car, but don’t have the foresight,curiosity to cut the weeds around it.

[@rbear4574]

Back in the mid 60s I had a 54 Bel air that was chopped and dropped love going to the Tasty Freeze jut to show off my ride. Thanks for taking me back in time.

[@whattherust]

I remember times like that well. I bet your 54 still resides in people's memories from their youth.

[@billyfoster3223]

Great car and video! Good to see it running!😁👍🛠️ You have a neat T shirt, by the way! Cheers!😁👍🛠️

[@whattherust]

Thanks Billy! Love Chuck Norris.

[@fordfandiecast]

Such a beautiful car

[@j.b.a.124]

I love your Channel & I just subscribed. Looking forward to watching all the videos. Greetings from California.

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support!

[@garyeagleson5634]

Great job brother! 👍💚❤️😎

[@whattherust]

Thanks!

[@saintnificent5532]

My first starts: Remove plugs, squirt some thin lube into each cylinder, rotate fan a few times with plugs out, put new oil into engine, install plugs then try starting.

[@christophedelaere5943]

good job 👍 // first steps !

[@whattherust]

Thanks!

[@davidrowland250]

New subsciber, 153624 is the firing order. My 51 had the same engine. I remember having to time it off the fly wheel. You shined the timing light into the hole on the spark plug side. Loosen the distributor and rotate it till the ball bearing lined up with the arrow. Good job young Man, appreciate you bringing old ones back to life.

[@whattherust]

That is a great tip David! Thank you for the support.

[@paulpaez1993]

Another 50 nice!!!! Wow I didn't know your account got hacked and most of your older videos of your old 50 project were deleted. I watched them myself to get a better understanding of disk brake conversion in thr front. Your videos defiently helped me get mine done. I remember vividly the brake lines on that car were upgraded to a bigger size which threw me off at first

[@whattherust]

That's right! You have quite a memory!

[@jamierushing8811]

Hi y’all from west Alabama peace and love

[@whattherust]

Thanks, you as well.

[@savagedick1462]

Looks pretty clean

[@tyhogue8316]

It’s a good thing you have your Chuck Norris T shirt on, if you’re gonna get stung anyway.😂

[@dougsilva8603]

Really nice old 50 Chevrolet Car you do great work on these cars i like per 1955 Chevrolet Cars

[@whattherust]

Thank you Doug. I own this car now and am slowly brining it back to life.

[@dougsilva8603]

@@whattherust keep up the great work I have books for Chevrolet Cars and trucks if you ever need something

[@retrorusticsRSA]

Great Video, Beautiful Car!!!! Love the content. Greeting from South Africa.

[@whattherust]

Thank you from the Southern US!

[@daleschuler1720]

I love hearing an old Stovebolt come back to life.

[@whattherust]

I love those old sixes.

[@robertstapleton3598]

Enjoyed the video. Love the car!

[@whattherust]

Glad you liked it!

[@stevensilver1014]

good old oldies they are hard to really kill

[@danielulz1640]

Those things under the steering wheel are the stubs of a broken horn ring with rubber tips put on to prevent injuries.

[@whattherust]

I would not have guessed that!

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Runs great and its a two door ! Only one negative thing those clear plastic fuel filters are a fire waiting to happen. especially when placed between the carb and fuel pump.

[@mikemullay5622]

The metal filters are best. Never use glass if you can avoid it.

[@grendelthewise1971]

Awesome t-shirt

[@whattherust]

I was wondering if anyone would notice it!

[@rscott7706]

Just found you, great video. I will be browsing all the rest. I have a 1950 Plymouth business coup with a stuck lifter. Not sure if I want to dump more money in the pit.

[@whattherust]

Welcome Ronald. A 50 Plymouth is a unique vehicle. Perhaps using Mystery oil will free up the lifter?

[@rscott7706]

@@whattherust Lots of MMO - long story, got it to free up, but happened again 3 months later, Not sure how to make sure it does not happen again, can't find the right valve spring compression tool.

[@johnwalter9696]

at least 2 people were living in this car

[@christinarust6957]

Hahaha!

[@michaelrosebud]

Great job....:-)

[@whattherust]

Thanks Mike!

[@geoffgorlick790]

Have the weed wacka at full noise when cutting long grass and be patient, don't bury the cutter in the grass. Love the car.

[@moreygloss9248]

Was gonna call you out, dawg, for remembering to attach the pos before you tried to turn it the first time. Then you forgot on the second try, and I'm all "yah, that's my man ..."😁

[@whattherust]

Right on. I always forget at least once.

[@lotharrenz4621]

this gem started right away... surely it's been waiting for you to kiss it back alive. :D it's so complete, and despite the broken window the interior is still good to be cleaned and done with it, amazing. :) you could just clean it and fix the mechanical issues and the occasional rust hole, and keep the patina and traces of 72 years of driving. well, more 50 years, but still. here in europe the signs of a life on the road have become more valued than a better-than-new look (even more as some artists are able to create the old look out of a freshly restored vehicle; but then, where is the car's history?).

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

best cars ever.

[@hallmark2511]

New subscriber. Love this channel. No cursing❤ I've been watching for awhile. Had to subscribe. Enjoy it. Thanks for sharing....

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support. More stuff coming!

[@joeb3668]

They had oil fired air canister instead ,love them old Chevys

[@geebopbaluba1591]

That’s a great survivor

[@frankthomas5971]

I do like watching your channel

[@whattherust]

Happy to hear it. Thank you for the support.

[@allenboyd920]

I thought you were, 1puglife, I'm not disappointed, good video, thanks for sharing

[@whattherust]

Thank you!

[@matthrivnak6572]

Car sounds amazing, better than those cheap EV s of today!

[@whattherust]

Right, this one ran so good it was hard to believe. What a great car.

[@arnel.832]

Watching here Philippines

[@garrykellogg3215]

Looks like that beautiful lady had one last trip to the beach then was parked and forgotten.

[@joshb3280]

The heater is the "more expensive" Chevrolet dealer option Air Flow heater. You will see the core for it on the right inner fender. The "those are for" is the remnant of the half circle horn blow ring that were part of the DeLuxe wheel. It is not an oil bath air cleaner...it is the standard non-oil bath air cleaner. Only the wire mesh has oil on it. This car also has the 1950 Chevrolet accessory hood ornament.

[@whattherust]

That is great info Josh. Thank you for taking the time to write it. I have seen so many different kinds of heaters in these early 50 Chevys, there must have been at least 4 different kinds used.

[@markdanderson8263]

Also, I really enjoy watching your rescues and as sweet as Christina is, I definitely prefer your narration vs all the Christina small talk in the background. Just my constructive criticism. Keep up the good work.

[@whattherust]

Thanks Mark. We bought this same car yesterday, so you will see it again in a future video.

[@craigbowley6783]

Something that really helps with off setting the cost of resurrecting these old cars is throughout the year collecting any brand of oil that you run across that's cheap. I've done it forever I'm talking garage sales estate sales discount stores even when your just on a road trip. You can get a quart of oil anywhere from a quarter to a few bucks. 1 here 2 there. I've collected over 40 quarts of oil in a garage sale season and only paid about 60$ for all of them. Yeah they were mis matched but I was able to resurrect old cars that had no oil in em and and run em for just about nothing. Same with oil filters you never know if your gonna run into a car that uses that 50 cent oil filter you picked up at that yard sale.

[@christinarust6957]

Richard does the same thing! I bet the two of you could trade estate sale stories for days! Thanks for watching!

[@thejoebeanbandandfriends-h5010]

Those old Chevy 6 poppers were g reat engines. Smooth as glass. Premix sounds like a good idea for first start fuel. My Dad had a 53 but it was pretty rusty and then got stolen.

[@wilsieparker5143]

Get here done. Bro

[@craiggerber3740]

cool car. not too much to get goin. great job.

[@whattherust]

Thanks 👍

[@KameraShy]

1. Back in that era, heaters were a factory option. You paid extra. Also backup lights. Turn signals were aftermarket. 2. ALWAYS have a copy of your important files on your own media, offline.

[@whattherust]

Right, that was a tough lesson to learn.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

The radio and heater did not become standard until the 70s.

[@xshanghu]

Very good content.

[@whattherust]

Thank you! More good stuff is coming.