Will it run? A 1949 California Chevy left behind for decades!

[@stevehenri4719]

What a supportive wife you are Christina ! You guys are so sweet together ! I love to watch you guys interact! Your an example! ❤

[@christinarust6957]

Ahh...thanks Steve.

[@garyalleccia2793]

Anybody remember JC Whitney? That's where those aftermarket heaters came from. Another great video Christina & Richard.

[@whattherust]

Hi Gary. I used to read those catalogs cover to cover! Thanks or watching!

[@randyriggs5463]

Would like to see more on this car. You guys are doing a fantastic job

[@whattherust]

Thank you Randy. We might make another crack at this one in the future.

[@stevencatlett]

I love properties like that. Going through stuff and figuring out the history of things. So fascinating!

[@whattherust]

Exactly!

[@johncaballero8013]

‘49 is a cool year for the Chevrolet. The torpedo back style is something you do not see much anymore. It would appear you have a very solid candidate for a restoration. Hope to see it run again.

[@dieselapegarage]

Being able to restore those old classics is a great gift Tuned In watching and learning keep it coming man motivation 👍 👀 🍿

[@whattherust]

Thanks! More to come!

[@CraigSavinsky]

Love the 48 - 53 Ford F1 Panel truck.. excellent... and your wife does a fabulous job on her history research..! 🤔😃💯

[@McCov1]

Richard must be the most cool, calm and collected mechanic in the world. I love his positive, can do attitude.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much. Sometimes I am not so calm, but I try to be.

[@SlyDellian]

Great to see you two back! I was thinking, for a really stubborn project like this one, it might be fun to hold a “fan day,” where viewers meet up and put our heads together and try to get the old girl running. If it doesn’t unseize, at least we’ll have a good time trying.

[@whattherust]

That is a fantastic idea David. I would do that in a second.

[@cletismary2556]

😊​@@whattherust

[@Cadadadry]

@@whattherust Any chance of bringing that project to reality ?

[@doyleb4826]

My wife and I enjoy how you and Christine get together on the will it run videos. I like how people like you who have a passion for antique vehicles to get these gems running again instead of rotting away in a field. Christine shows as much passion in getting Lula fixed. It just goes to show that a person with basic tools and some vehicle knowledge can get just about any vehicle running and driving again. We like how you and Christine help others to get their cars running. Great work to both of you. We look forward in seeing more videos.

[@whattherust]

Thank you so much. Your comment means a lot to us.

[@onemat2000]

Glad to see you guys in a new episode!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Matt! More to come.

[@johnnyh409]

Welcome back! Been missing you all! My lake step dad gave a 49 like that to my grandpa after the clutch went bad. I was about 11 years old then. I helped him replace the clutch and he was going to give it to my oldest sister but she refused to learn to drive a stick! I loved the look and hoped it would be around for me to have but grandpa gave it to his brother in Missouri and drove it down to him. I ened up with grandpas 54 Belair for my first ride!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Johnny! Not so bad of a deal! Those 54s are nice too.

[@creoilpenetratingoil]

We're so glad to see Cre-Oil working extremely well in this application!

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

Looks like great stuff. I’ll have to obtain myself a few cans.

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

And a quick shot on that inferior competitor product laying on the car floor. Haha.

[@andywalliams]

This car was always going to be a big ask but you gave it a go. Nice to see you both back 😊

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the support Andy.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Fantastic try Rich. You sure know your job! Thank you my friend😊

[@locotrucker46]

Those old bottles are so cool

[@whattherust]

They are, and there are so many of them!

[@jesterr7133]

The paint on the plug proved your theory that the engine was at least painted. I have only seen plugs older than that one time. I met a man in 2009 that had a nearly 100% original Model A that was his daily driver. I didn't believe him until he invited me to inspect it. The car still had the factory plugs and wires. The car was immaculate. It had been in his family since it was new, and had never even been restored or anything. It was beautiful, and he drove it on a regular basis. He said that he didn't drive it in bad weather, but drove it whenever possible. It was amazing. It was in nearly perfect condition.

[@whattherust]

That is a great story. I wonder where that Model A is now?

[@matthrivnak6572]

Hopefully you can reassemble the car, and get it running again, there are probably lots of stories about that car!

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

That's a sweet old car. We have been missing you guys. I'm very happy to see a video from you both. I hope all is well and things are going smoothly 🙏.

[@SansBinky]

Loved this one! SUch a shame to see such a beautiful car in such a state of disrepair.

[@whattherust]

Right! It is such a unique body style and rare to see today.

[@spaceghost8995]

Yeah I'd have to walk away from that one.

[@harripersaddaniel1592]

Great to know about an old chevy and the engine 👌

[@timothywagner9878]

My condolences to you and Richard on the passing of his dad Good to have you both back

[@whattherust]

Thank you Timothy, Much appreciated.

[@terrencegiordan2775]

​@@whattherust I am so sorry to hear that god bless you and your family.

[@katj6488]

Hey Richard and Christina, great job try to get this old girl running! Maybe a part 2? 😊

[@whattherust]

Maybe! Right now there are some others that we need to get to, but perhaps later this summer.

[@mdogg1604]

Great vid! I have a '49 Chev two door fastback. It took me over a year, taking my time, to get it road worthy! That was back in 1997, and part of the fun is that you are never really finished with a project.

[@whattherust]

Thanks! They are great looking cars.

[@oliverpetroski4205]

That is a cool project car. Firstly though it needs a good wash. Then check if the missing parts are at that farm...

[@whattherust]

Right on.

[@OdySlim]

I had non resistor plugs in my first vehicle. That was 1976. I used to get into my neighbors radio. Actually non resistor plugs delivered a hotter spark.

[@66skate]

I remember in the 70's you could buy both. The non resistor were a little cheaper, so most bought those.

[@michaelmeszler]

Take care of your self looks like your heart is giving out brother

[@petemax5243]

That Chevy is a beauty. I hope you return to it. It needs to be driven.

[@whattherust]

I just bought it yesterday, so there will be more on it soon!

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

A bucket of parts. And I'm the guy that wants save all of them.. it looks like it was a nice red at one time. Get a couple of mountwest and combine them with this one and have running car if you want.

[@aleksandersats9577]

You should get that soda machine and give it to sleeper dude as a gift! And I do bet it can actually be repaired. The compressor is sealed so it's basically safe from the elements. I bet you could get it running by just asking or paying for a refrigerator repairman, the components inside to get it to cool are the same as any refrigerator

[@whattherust]

I agree. Those machines were tough. If it goes up for sale I will grab it.

[@terryeustice5399]

Can’t win them all. Thanks for sharing 💯

[@lotharrenz4621]

what a funky condition. I hope those stickers can be preserved eventually. those and the overal looks along with graffitti makes me think of it parked behind the university house for many years, used for graffitti, abused, and waiting for someone to fix it. and said someone tried to, but maybe fell sick or ran out of money and steam. I hope someone looks after it, it looks gorgeous! and that's me, a self-proclaimed Fordoholic, saing that. :) I'm with Christina there, I'd browse that property for a week, and eventually start to support the failing roofs and dig out whatever I could find... like that vending machine. it deserves to be resurrected! :D ooh, I love old things with history, and I'd spend a lot of time exploring those sheds and whatever is hiding underneath the leaves. :)

[@whattherust]

I hope someone gets this car and does something with it too. It could be brought back, and it is a rare body style.

[@val.quibod.remonde6902]

i've been watching your videos for sometimes and i also learned in some other ways .....

[@hendrickalexander4259]

Hi Richard I like that model chevyyies so much

[@michaelbenardo5695]

There was a range of adjustment on these. The mounting holes on the solenoid were slotted, so you could move it backward or forward and position it just right.

[@whattherust]

That may have been the problem. I had forgotten that the solenoid mounts had slots in them. You certainly know these cars well!

[@shaynechild2517]

Very awsome video guys! I just love the Dynamic duo! Keep them wrenches flying!

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the support Shayne!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Amazing how you can see the inside of the cylinder nowadays without pulling the head. Much more amazing than the Internet, the Workerless Workplace, Voicemail, etc.

[@philipcollins5440]

Yes😮what Mike said😊

[@davida.p.9911]

Welcome back, Richard and Christina! 😎 That was definitely quite a wind storm, we had some really high winds here too. Definitely a neat old car, just too bad it won't run. Some engines just want to be left to rust. ☹️ I bet it was a great engine in its day. Can't win them all. Thanks for sharing!

[@whattherust]

You're welcome David. Thank you for the support!

[@terrencegiordan2775]

I hope your weather is getting better there I have 85 here in vero beach fl looking forward to more videos.

[@whattherust]

It is getting better finally. Thanks for watching and more coming!

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Wow! Very cool. I think 1950 was the last year of those GM torpedo backs. I always loved these.

[@whattherust]

They are unique for sure. I think 52 may have been the last year.

[@mike-tl3is]

I know sometimes it’s hard but you and Christina should try and put out a new video alot sooner i just miss watching your videos you just go into details like nobody else man i have learned so much about cars and what makes them work heck im probably getting to know just about as much as the beauty Queen herself lol keep pumping them out guys bye🙏

[@christinarust6957]

Thank you Mike! Unfortunately Richard's father passed away very unexpectedly 5 weeks ago and we needed time to grieve. The world lost a great man.

[@mike-tl3is]

@@christinarust6957 oh my god Christina i was not aware ,im so sorry to hear about the passing of his father .My deepest condolences to Richard and his family 🙏🙏may he rest in peace😥

[@abrdds]

@@christinarust6957 oh wow😢🙏🏿

[@lotharrenz4621]

@@christinarust6957 aw no, I had no idea! my deepest condolences and best wishes to Rich an his family, and everyone else who was touched by this. I lost my mom on dec 28th after weeks of sickness, I'm trying to get my life back into gear since then... if it was in gear at all to begin with. :/ at least I'm not all alone, and got lots of help.

[@whattherust]

Thank you Mike. Much appreciated.

[@edbroom75]

Welcome back we missed you :}

[@whattherust]

Thanks Ed! Good to be back.

[@charlesw.hopperjr.5236]

You can Google Search the glass bottles,they may have value.A Great Video,Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️

[@howardkoster4026]

I see orange paint on the spark plug too, so yeah. Engine was rebuilt at some time recent, before being set aside? Glad to see you both back!! I know of a 1950 Chevy Styline that is STILL in the original family since it was bought new in the Bronx... Yes, it STILL runs and is driven to car shows on Long Island...

[@whattherust]

Thanks Howard! Glad to be back!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

I used to use those (without the R) in my various Buicks. You could still get non-resister plugs up into the 90s.

[@markcollins5026]

Man. nice in 1974 I started working in the parts department of a GM dealership through 2004, I sold a lot of those non resistor AC plugs they were very common !

[@danobrien3109]

Welcome back kids, I’ve missed you. My dad had one of these in our backyard when I was a little kid. We used to slide down the back from the roof to the bumper and got in trouble for that all the time.👍👍🇨🇦

[@whattherust]

That is a great memory Dan.

[@rsbolin]

Following this one. Looks like fun.

[@whattherust]

Thanks Ron!

[@rsbolin]

@@whattherust what fun this must be. Learning a lot watching. What’s the mystery oil?

[@whattherust]

@@rsbolin That is Marvel Mystery Oil. It is a thin red oil that I have found to be very good at unsticking corrosion. It is my go-to oil when trying to un-seize an engine.

[@lynnlutjen261]

Gave her the old college try....would make a good project if a person had the old burned chevy you revived for the motor swap. It would take a while but it would be sharp. Great to see you all back on the channel and hope to see you next week.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much Lynn. More coming Monday.

[@billyfoster3223]

Nice video! Great old Chevy! Keep up the good work!😁🛠️🔧👍 My condolences to you and your family.👍

[@whattherust]

Thank you Billy! More to come!

[@allenbuck5589]

Great to see you again. Like your show thanks from. Sc.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much Allen

[@jaimepalma2417]

Felistasiones a los grandes maestros mecánicos favulosos estraordinario maravilloso lo mejor del mundo saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile

[@whattherust]

Gracias!

[@destinationmobileone5476]

You can see Richard puffing away in this one. Just as I felt at work before my heart value replacement. Walking up two flights of stairs and felling puffed out and felling a little sick. Only to realise I had left a tool or two down stairs. Back down the stairs again. Decided to visit the Doctor that week.

[@tectalabyss]

Hey Guys. I have been wondering about you. Great to see you are both alright. i always enjoy the content. Liked and shared. All my very best.

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the support Bobby. It is much appreciated.

[@NebukedNezzer]

I had a friend in high school who had a 51 chevy from san Diego that had no heater. no turn signals and no brake lights. that was 1960.

[@robertvance1873]

Sleeper Dude would love to have that

[@brucemelton4983]

Hey Richard and Christina, ya can't win them all 🙂Great to see more from you guys though, will check out your brother's channel for sure, all the best. Bruce NZ

[@whattherust]

Thank you very much Bruce.

[@eventhorizon1855]

That 7up bottle is from the 70's for sure, oh the memories 😊

[@whattherust]

It sure does. I remember Nehi Cola. It was rare even then.

[@hippydippy]

Big E for effort buddy, but I believe that ole gal has given up the ghost. I wouldn't waste much more time on it. Even if it does start, it'd take far too many other repairs to ever make it drive again. The 51 Chevy is the one I wanna see you tackle. It has promise & deserves a new life!

[@whattherust]

Right on!

[@546cowboy6]

The first car I can rmember as a kid was a 1949 Chevy that my family had. I was born in 1947 so I know the car was not new then but now no one is alive to tell me how old it was but I remember going with my father to pick up a new 1953 Chevy from the dealer so it had to be no older than four.

[@whattherust]

Those are some good memories!

[@johnwsimpson3153]

A 49 Chevy was my first car - I got my drivers license in it - so it was a treat to see you try to get this one running. I wonder about that crank thing on the engine - I don’t remember any opening in the front end where you could put a crank in. Maybe the engine was from an earlier model…

[@whattherust]

I think, though definitely not sure, that the crank start thing was an option. I have seen some 49-50 Chevys with them and some without. Thanks for watching!

[@dougsilva8603]

The Chevrolet hub caps in the back seat go to this car Richard very nice video have a good day

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the info Doug.

[@mdogg1604]

At 4:35 I think they made a tool to partially turn the engine so tappet clearance can be adjusted. I just bumped the starter on mine till the flywheel mark lined up with the pointer. Wish I was there to watch/help you. Coffee's on me.

[@whattherust]

If you ever get to Nashville look us up. we'd love to have you help out.

[@likaleica]

I had a 49 exactly like this one although the 6 I removed and installed a 327 fuely in it. It was a sleeper indeed!

[@whattherust]

That must have been awesome! Do you have any pictures of it?

[@brettjones5041]

gee great to see you mates again great vid

[@whattherust]

Thanks Brett!

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for sharing

[@whattherust]

You're welcome. We will have an update video on this car soon.

[@victorrobinson9116]

$350.00 Car at the most 😢

[@mdogg1604]

You may wish to try prying the crank counterclockwise, then clockwise to break it loose. Also, try suspending a weight on the end of a pry bar to keep a constant downward pressure. There's a cool vid on KZbin where a '37 Chev had a cylinder so rusted it had to be re-sleeved. The owner used a vintage boring bar and that block cleaned up beautifully. Oh, I'm a new subscriber by the way!

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the feedback and for subscribing. We really appreciate it!

[@garysimonson9593]

AC 45 was a very common GM plug until the '60s,, maybe early '70s. Radio noise suppression was done with suppressor plug wires, capacitors.

[@KenrickAtkins]

Those bottles in the trunk are collectables

[@mediumjumbo7484]

I got one of these old stovebolt engines that was seized unstuck and she is running pretty good.

[@whattherust]

They are tough engines for sure.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Christine :) , Richard :) also trying get this car going and would spray that pentriotion fluid on crank plus time chain area to before leave there and should help break lose to ! Hopefully get back to in future too !

[@whattherust]

Right Andrew. With a few weeks of time who knows?

[@AndrewHCann]

@@whattherust excellent

[@jpalberthoward9]

I remember Nehi and Upper 10. They were trying to compete with 7up and Sprite, but they didn't last long. Sometimes, bottles from small independent regional companies that are long gone will be valuable. Coca Cola used to stamp the name of the city where the bottles came from on the bottom. Some of them are very common and some are rare. If you wanted to find out if any of those bottles are worth anything, that would be the place to start. It's worth checking into. We used to play a little game. When we were all drinking cokes, we'd each look at the bottom of the bottle when we finished. Whoever has the city that was the furthest away was the winner. Of course, you had to know your geography to know where everything is.

[@whattherust]

That is a great story and a fun game. Thanks for watching.

[@jpalberthoward9]

@@whattherust we used to go and hunt for those bottles when we were kids because they were worth 5¢ each. Some of them might be worth a little more than that today. Tell Christina that some homework might pay off.

[@whattherust]

@@jpalberthoward9 Will do!

[@sonnypena194]

Like to see the hub cap wall,

[@jmonte2811]

Awesome presentation. Just found your channel and am really enjoying it. Thanks

[@whattherust]

Welcome! We are happy you like it.

[@anthonylucido4840]

I would agree! Need alot more content! You do a good job on your videos, that is why the viewer wants more content/ 🚗

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the feedback. We are working on it!

[@anthonylucido4840]

I didn't realize that you had a " loss " in your family! My apologies, Colorado

[@whattherust]

@@anthonylucido4840 All good Anthony! We appreciate your support.

[@b4rkietb]

Valiant effort. Great viewing.

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much. Glad you liked the video. It was a little different from our usual will it run.

[@eric_seguin]

You might check to see if the motor is against the bell housing. With the way that motor is sitting it is a very good possibility. Also check for a mechanical Bendix arm. Can't remember on that car. Only worked on two like it and they were both brake jobs so I wouldn't know. Hope you get that car. It is worth having by far.

[@whattherust]

It does have the exposed Bendix arm. I had my finger on it at one point, and it is moving just like it should. I still can't figure out why the Bendix would not engage the flywheel, but it is possible that the drive gear is worn away. That would cause the same behavior.

[@xcalibre222]

First thing I spotted was the bent pushrod. Surprised you didn't notice that bent pushrod right off the getgo. LOL

[@erickricharson5196]

That ol car should run the road again. Make videos of getting it running and driveing

[@johnmontague4245]

Hi Richard & Christina, howdy from Scotland. It’s good to have both of you back after a short absence. Well you picked a real difficult one for your return. You we’re fighting an uphill battle with that one,…although to be fair the body panels looked in very decent shape. Your getting Scottish weather by the looks of it. Not the best conditions to be fiddling around with seized engines. It could be a nice car if someone was willing to invest the time and effort putting it all back together again, perhaps with a replacement engine?. Anyway another interesting video from both of you, so onwards to the next one. All the best John

[@whattherust]

Thank you John. Is the front of this car was installed it would look a lot more restorable. It really is not in bad shape. More to come!

[@davidelack8809]

Amazing woman you got there brother! Most ladies would say "get me out of here,NOW!"

[@whattherust]

So true.

[@genius1198]

I've been weeding out a lot of these different..... will it run .....programs lately... I think you guys are keepers.,...so far..... How I can tell is when the motor actually does....... Start..... Good show... As usual thank you.....

[@whattherust]

Thanks for sticking with us.

[@leeroyholloway4277]

I graduated from Belmont College in 1985... Don't remember seeing this car during my time there, though.

[@whattherust]

Good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@mikecostello1727]

Absolutely did enjoy the show. Sleep dude would love to have the RC cola Machine.

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the support Mike. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MichaelMcFearin]

Did Richard get injured in the collapsed building? When he squatted down I thought I saw a crack. 😅

[@stanley67s13]

You can still get those spark plugs,I have some older cars and trucks with them

[@jamierushing]

Hi y’all from west Alabama

[@whattherust]

Hey Jamie. Thanks for watching.

[@jamierushing]

@@whattherust Yqw

[@locotrucker46]

It's really cold here in Georgia too

[@tyhogue8316]

I’d say that car got around, a-lot. Lol😅 I love your hat Richard!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Ty! I have a lot of hats, but I almost always end up wearing this one. It is my favorite.

[@tyhogue8316]

@@whattherust Red, white and blue means a lot to me!❤️

[@wilenelson1810]

Awesome! 🏁🔧🏁🔧🏁🔧🏁🔧🏁🔧🏁🔧

[@whattherust]

Thanks!

[@jamesmallinger9555]

Maybe you can get it running on a later date,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters

[@whattherust]

That is our plan!

[@Diddley-js6lf]

My next door Neighbor has a Two Door Coup that has been a Street Rod for Years.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

YEA, SLEEPERDUDE WOULD LIKE THAT RC COLA MACHINE! MINI TORANDO HIT.

[@rickreeve1246]

i ve got a 52 barn find thats been parked since 95 it is for sale if u are interested but it shall be loaded and hauled off none of this picking at it or even trying to get it running first clean ne tile the farther u come for it the cheeper it gets thanks

[@whattherust]

Where is it?

[@shaunmckay8550]

😮 man that would have been a Gail force wind! Here in NM I get 60 Mph wind blowing at times and it pretty crazy.

[@whattherust]

60 MPH is pretty craxy. I think it was less than that here.

[@Oyasumi52]

Some's ya win, some's ya don't. Without pulling that engine and giving it a complete strip down, it's but a buoy anchor.

[@Heisrisin3]

Heaters were no standard equipment on most cars until 1949-1950.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Heaters were optional, even on Lincolns, all the way through the 60s. I think only Cadillacs came standard with a heater. Oil filters were not standard on Chevys until 1967.

[@edmccormick8024]

Great Video Sad it was seized

[@whattherust]

Thanks Ed!