Will it Run? Episode 18: 1959 Chevy Biscayne! Part 3 of 3

[@JimBales]

Don't know when I have enjoyed a series of videos such as these ever. I am a fan of old cars that are put back together for a song. I used to do this when I was a kid and absolutely love what you do. Thank you for making me smile ear to ear. Thumbs up!

[@coldwarmotors]

+Jim Bales Hey, thanks very much for the kind words. We have a lot of fun saving these old clunks; it's always nice to hear from others who appreciate them! Cheers.

[@ithakra]

You guys could have a TV show .. seriously. A couple scruffy guys finding a beat up car and restoring it for very little money would resonate well with working class people in North America. Thanks for posting these, I really love seeing old cars get a new life.

[@coldwarmotors]

ithakra Hey thanks! A TV show might be fun, but I don't really see it happening. My purpose is kind of to show the TV shows how it can be done with no money and without buying any new parts. Who's going to sponsor that? I'd rather have enough subscribers on KZbin to allow me to do this full-time on my own terms... Tell your friends! haha... Cheers from all of us here at CWMC!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

It's so pleasant to see an old vehicle driven by someone who appreciates it.

[@california_rust]

Man it's so cool how you guys take cars away from the crusher and fix them up to road worthiness. It's really a inspiration in some ways to be honest, and it's also a hell lot of fun to watch. I'll be excited to see what you guys find and fix next. Thanks for posting, from California

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thank-you for saying so! We're already working on the next one, but winter's here and all of the cars are buried in snow, which slows down progress... Cheers from Canada!

[@castvee8]

Besides showdowns this s my favorite type episodes. You drag it home, fix it up a bit and go for a drive. You guys are great and the dogs are awesome.Thanks guys.

[@M21L35]

I absolutely have to say this 3-part series has been one of the most enjoyable ventures through a labor-of-love recovery process that I've ever had the privilege of viewing.

[@nateswiger6960]

Your videos are great! It's sad many of these old cars are disappearing every day. Thanks so much for keeping history alive!

[@davegary9657]

I like that you don't over restore these cars. It's awesome that you make them driveable again without throwing tons of money at them.

[@kellyfinney7381]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! 59 was a great year and that 6 cylinder sounds amazing!

[@waltschannel7465]

Kelly Finney it had a nice little rumble to it, don't it!

[@marcomalo02]

You guys would fit right in down here in Kentucky. Great stuff, hope you never stop.

[@JimBales]

Back in October 1958, the day before the showing for the first time, of the 1959 Chevrolet, my girlfriend, who's father owned a Chevy dealership took me to the secret hiding place of the car that was to be featured the next day. A 1959 Chevrolet Impala 2 dr. hardtop. Was like sitting in the cockpit of an airplane for me.

[@walterkowshjr.6477]

You lucky dog! What happened between you and your then girlfriend?

[@dougslittlediesel]

Nice Job on the old Chevrolet. Down here in the state's I have a salvage yard and a land clearing service and junk hauling service plus a small trucking outfit.I get lots of old cars and trucks given to me to haul away when clearing out properties.I'm set up to haul them without titles just bill's of sales. Because Really if a car has been setting since say 1967, the title has disappeared long since. On the rarest occasion they will have a title and the person on it's dead.But I get some running and driving again and the rear I part out.I also got lots of frame off restoration rigs setting out here and Good intention project cars and trucks that ended terribly. Vehicles that were nice and running but a idiot 28th a box of tools and no knowledge got into it to far and realised they were into far over their heads.I've got 30acres full of bunkers and fitters.The good stuff sets up front and doesn't get salvaged. And yes I have a collection of my own private stuff too. Oh and O don't go stupid and think every old car is made out gold.No family heirlooms around here.I sell parts and whole rigs CHEAP.If your on my lot and looking around ,you are broke and needing something that won't kill you in price. Some guys sell classic car parts like they're the only ones that have them. I sold a guy a set of four near perfect doors for a 53 Chevrolet sedan for $25 a door complete.Then bought the front clip for $150. Yeah they're rare but I want repeat business and deal people fair.I love the videos and the work you do saving good serviceable rigs. Some can't be saved but the parts can save others.I crush out empty hauls which usually theirs nothing left but a top or firewall. I sell the frames to. Nothing wasted around here.

[@boundsgeorge]

How I meet you ?

[@Kinseydsp]

Coldwarmotors Many years ago I had a dream that people were sick of modern cars and they were sitting up lines at Junk yards getting Old Cars running! Your stuff has made my Nights, I just love the cars and the Dog too! Thanks for this continued Blog! LOVE IT!

[@coldwarmotors]

+Kinseydsp Hey, thanks for the note and the kind words! We are having a lot of fun making these, and I get to have some of my favorite cars without having to spend a ton of money! Cheers!

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Great job guys love your videos keep bringing these old cars back to life nothing like a classic

[@discoveryman59]

There's nothing more satisfying than seeing an old car back on the road great job!!

[@discerningmind]

What a great dog Stella is. I've enjoyed seeing her in other videos too. I'm impressed with the bodywork especially the wheel well area. It nice to see a column shifter still working. Thanks for the nice video you guys!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for checking it out! We had a lot of fun playing with this old Chev...Cheers from me and Stel!

[@kimchipig]

I love your cars because they are what Canadians actually drove back then. Six cylinders with three on the tree were everywhere and suited the prairies perfectly. Love the show and the full on hoserdom! I am sure anyone would be welcome to join the fun!

[@petef503]

I love that car! Reminds me of childhood.

[@bigkahuna1950]

Gotta love the '59 Scayne! That excellent dash, those sweeping fins. The whole GM '59 lineup was a real eye opener, so revolutionarily styled. I remember seeing these cars at a local dealer when they were first released for sale. My nine year old eyes could not believe cars could be so beautiful, so rocket shippy, so fast looking! For some these are ancient relics, for me they just came out yesterday. Good dog, Stella!

[@lordeli8866]

Love seeing beautiful old cars like this runnign again and getting some love

[@barberjeff67]

I agree with Jim! Kudos for saving these cars and sharing then with us all! Great videos!

[@coldwarmotors]

+jeff wetmore Thanks; glad you liked it! Cheers.

[@joeboxer3365]

Guy I love the Biscayne, the 59 through early 60 were my favorite years chevys and others, style, form, curves, and love how good you made it look, whatever happened to it. my grandfather had one of them brand new and I loved it, but next year something different. I also love the fact you do on the cheap restorations and make do and also keep them as they were equipped for the most part. Thank for sharing your car through the vids and saving them from becoming scrap metal.

[@FelixTheHouseFreak]

I just blew through the whole series in one day. Can't wait for more. Awesome awesome series.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for saying so; more on the way soon as the weather warms up!

[@JimmyKraktov]

coldwarmotors It came out looking damned delightful sort of. Nicely done guys!

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

My grandfather had a '60 in about the same shape as this one... the sound brings back memories. Thanks!

[@coldwarmotors]

***** Hey, thanks for the note; glad you liked it! I also like the sound of the old straight-sixes...

[@bg147]

She is a classic and looks a 1000% better. Just the right amount of body work and paint gives it that pristine quality. The bent antenna fits the scheme and the dog dishes... very nice. Stella looked great in her new do.

[@coldwarmotors]

Thanks; glad others agree on the dog dishes! It's just that kind of car...

[@bobmillerick300]

Best video I've seen on KZbin in years. Thanks for the memories guys.

[@yori4666]

This was a little emotional for me. My first car in 1969. Bought it from original owner for $100. Loved every second of this. Thanks.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for checking it out! All the best from everyone here!

[@icemancometh8679]

What a beautiful job. Nice to see an antique treated with such respect. You should start a museum and charge a fee to take a car around a course. Make your money back. So many people want to turn these old cars into hot rods, I'd rather go back in time. This car was around before a lot of us were.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the kind words and for watching this stuff! Cheers.

[@solosusscrofa3338]

I rewatched part 1 and was extra amazed! Big big fan of Stella, that dog understands every word you say!

[@coldwarmotors]

***** Hey, thanks for checking it out! Glad you liked it. I am also a big Stella fan; she is the boss for sure!

[@johnrobinson357]

This was my 1st car. Out of a corn field for $200, Got it in '78. My school let me fix the car as my " auto project " for shop class. I learned a huge amount with that car. About a year later I drove it, Way better than freezing my ass off waiting for the bus. Meant a lot to me back then. Great stuff ! keep it going. Love the low/no cash fixes.

[@brucethompson1879]

Your dog cracks me up!

[@moparedtn]

Stella was one special pup. RIP Stel!

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Scott. Lots of memories.

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Nice Touch to the Car , and especially with the 3 part video , each one was exciting to watch . you Fella's share a lot laughter and memorable times together . we all need that ! . I appreciate your kindness and style . Thanks ! . Ray in Pa U.S.A.

[@coldwarmotors]

RayinPa U.S.A. Hey! Thanks again for the kind words. We do have a lot of fun messing with these hopeless-cases!

[@greyjay8744]

Another great victory! I love those old straight 6's, with three on the tree.

[@NJP76]

Just finished watching this series. Love the way you guys did the car! Made it look good, but not "too" good. It looks like a car of that vintage should look. A little TLC on the interior and it will be good for another 50+ years. I absolutely adore the 1959 Chevy with its teardrop tail lights and those horizontal fins. Truly one of the best looking rear end treatments on any car before or since. I also notice how it vaguely resembles a bowtie...kind of. Great car! I would not be ashamed to drive it.

[@georgechambless2719]

Another great set of videos! I raise my glass and say, "This One's For You Guys!".

[@christopherohara3725]

I love the program remember my old days

[@rosewood1]

Great movie great improvised resto on a real classic well worth preserving. Cheers

[@keithbolstad4038]

Such a gorgeous car despite being rough she's absolutely gorgeous

[@takoma5]

Chevrolets finest hour - yes indeed!!

[@walterkowshjr.6477]

No actually 1955 - 1957 was Chevy’s finest hours!

[@dancerjim]

You've got one of the coolest hobbies around. It would be cool to come visit you and drive these cars around. You could probably have an event like that for car enthusiasts and charge $25 per person. Keep it up. I enjoy your channel.

[@dooley74]

Another job well done and a fun series of videos to watch. I look forward to another one and enjoy watching the old ones again and again

[@coldwarmotors]

dooley74 Hey! Thanks a lot for watching this stuff. Makes it worth doing if people like it.

[@MrComaToes]

Wicked awesome... I gotta say it does the heart good to see a neglected oldtimer like this get back under her own steam... even if it's now a Chevi-ac!

[@coldwarmotors]

MrComaToes Hey thanks! Glad you enjoyed the episode! More zero-budget mayhem coming soon!

[@dwebster50]

Call this on The Classic ColdWarmotors episode ...so much fun here. I just love seeing that magical dash light go on and go off when she starts and stops the engine ...magical and ColdWarmotors action Great to see that beautiful Stella ...my my 😊

[@jefftreseder4358]

I LOVE how the doors just click shut. No slam, just...click!

[@JimBales]

Oh, and the dog is perfect. She is a beauty and absolutely loves you.

[@petervitti9]

I just love how you got that 59 Chevy running without a super expensive restoration.

[@rohitgulati3215]

Awesome job...well done guys, that was really a tough rebuild. Piece of art these old cars were and are.

[@coldwarmotors]

***** Thanks! Glad you liked the old Chevy; I agree that they were works of industrial art at its finest. Cheers!

[@PersnicketyRed]

My Daddy had one of these! Wow, awesome to see one in action! Love all of your videos, and beautiful Stella! ♥️

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Great car, great transformation, great work guys!

[@michaelr4063]

Whole time I was thinking.... 'But why?'. Good work man. What a pleasant old inoffensive Chevy stripper. Saved from the crusher. It's not wore out... It's patina. Good stuff.

[@starckmad1779]

We had a 1960 Chevy Belair (Oooh, a real step up!) with the Power Slide transmission. One of the cars I learned to drive on. Dad got it to go for 10 years but not the 100,000 miles he wanted. The stove bolt six was similar to those engines he taught maintenance on in the army to Italian POWs. Wow, good memories!

[@mikepritchett184]

YOU GOT THE BEST KZbin messin with the ol cars! As a child thays all we had. WHOLES AN RUST most every where. Steal points out of the harley .put them in the ol chevy. Kids hangin out windows. Wholes you could fall thru. DUSTY GRAVEL rds choken us to death. ! ALL True. Outhouse faced the Rd. With a glass in the door..So we could wave as ppl PAST BY ! Poor as a whipperwhil. But TONS OF LOVE!

[@a.whiteman4182]

LOL Stell rocks! She loves riding the old cars. She seems to have a good sense about what cars are worthy and which are not. the perfect car dog!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey thanks for the note... Yeah, Stel is a great companion on all of these junker adventures... Cheers from me and the girls!

[@a.whiteman4182]

Cheers! Yeah, the girls make the vids even better than they already are! And although I have enjoyed all the builds so far, this is my favorite one. Sure the car is great (even though it is said here in the states, that the '59 is the year Chevy "jumped the shark" lol...at the time people thought the rear finnage was way too radical but as you know it became more popular later on), but I really like how you go more into some detail on this one. It seems this one was the most screwed up mess that you have taken on so far...yet you still got her into shape! 5 stars.

[@SammyVista1972]

Dogs love cars. Dogs love roadvtrips, even short ones, they so live in the moment! Very nice job at getting this gem to run again, and the look is perfect! Another one saved from being lost forever.

[@coldwarmotors]

spikedpunk Hey thanks! Glad you liked it! Stella does love anything with wheels!

[@barryismygod]

This biscayne really did deserve a second chance with a bit more work and such would be a really cool daily driver. These videos do show you can fix up a car with little to no money and a bit of know how keep 'em coming!

[@StivNagen]

Great video! I dragged a four door '59 Biscayne from a farmer's field back in the mid Seventies. Toasted, stripped, and a basic model, back then it wasn't worth much. We cut it up for scrap. Ours was a "basic black" model.

[@yori4666]

I bought my first car when I was 18 years old. We sneaked people into the drive in, went joy riding in the country partying and I enjoyed many make out sessions in the back seat. I'll never forget that car... a 1959 Chevy Biscayne. This one really tugs at my heart. still not the same without Stella.

[@richardking3681]

Nice work- great to see that sculpture moving under its own power.!!

[@hillbillycarwreck]

Now that was impressive. I always get a smile watchen you fellers do your thing with them fine autos you find. . I too was thinkin , those rear lights look great and I agree the grampa grips are correct.

[@rickkoshak4919]

Thanks for sharing these awesome videos.

[@ssan3257]

This is great! I love how you fixed up the body a little and did a nice paint job on it. Got to be a very cool car to drive. I think this junk beats the modern computer cars with plastic bumpers any day.

[@coldwarmotors]

+ssan3257 Agreed! Modern cars are just rubbish; I'll never own one...

[@SlungBlade]

Great update, thank you for sharing. Also, thank you for updating your blogsite, always good for a laugh.

[@coldwarmotors]

Thanks; I'll post more on the blog asap... always happy to hear someone actually reads it!

[@johnredhd]

Hello, I just ran across your videos. I know absolutely nothing about cars and am envious of your ability to fix them. I really enjoy watching people fix old cars and get them running again. I especially like this series because my dad had a "64 mint green Chevy Biscayne when I was a kid (along with a black 61 VW Bug). Thanks for keeping me entertained for several hours on a snowy Friday night.

[@coldwarmotors]

+John W Thanks for the note! Glad you liked it; cheers!

[@joelcontreras1719]

Yu guys did hella gd job on bringing bck the 59 to life nice body work n paint n Engine... (805)

[@rtchrg440]

Fantastic video bringing the '59 Chev back to life! It looked like fun gettin' her running again - can't wait for more new coldwarmotors vids!

[@coldwarmotors]

rtchrg440 Hey, thanks for watching this stuff! More soon! Cheers!

[@navajopa31]

Nice 3 part video! The first new car I ever drove was one exactly like this one including the color and the interior. My sister bought it new a couple of days after they tore the paper off of the showroom windows so people could see the new models. Straight six, 3 speed manual, radio, heater and black wall tires. $1995 no trade to drive it off the lot. Brings back memories. Thanks!

[@coldwarmotors]

***** Hey, thanks for the note! Don't get to hear from a lot of people that drove one when they were new! Interesting how exact this one is to her old one. Sometimes people forget that most of the cars people bought weren't the coupes or convertibles with big v8s; it was these low-end sedans that made up the bulk of the run. I don't mind saving these because you never see them; they tend to get used for parts so they're all gone.

[@RustyOldF250]

I think it's great you guys completely cleaned and painted the outside without touching the interior at all, sounds like something I would do!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Yes. Love. The. Look of. This. Chev. Thanks

[@rexcars1835]

Except for being in the frozen hell of Canadian winter, that is living the dream. Making pork chops from pig shit for minimal money for no reason except the fun of doing it. Rock on and thanks for sharing these videos with everyone.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey thanks for watching this stuff...Cheers!

[@moparedtn]

I've always been a sucker for a happy ending.... Even though this series is over 8 years ago Scott, it *did* pull over 300k views - not too shabby! - Ed on the Ridge

[@00AngelDog00]

Great 3 part video. I watched a few times and shared them with my son. It's good to see old beaters being brought back to life on the cheap, as opposed to shows with seemingly unlimited budgets. Back in the day I was into old 60's and 70's Mopars, but for some odd reason, we now have a driveway full of mostly Chevy 4x4's.- '92 Suburban 4x4 (retired fire dept, now sweet daily driver) '85 Suburban lifted 4x4 (american truck, money pit, but can be daily driven as rat rod, fun off road) '81 Blazer (free gift, body totally rotten but drives well, took 2nd in super stock in past local mud bog) '93 Cherokee 4x4 (free gift, insurance write off, got mangled doors to open and close, trimmed fenders, big tires, off road only. nasty little rig) And we recently picked up a '39 Buick Eight junk yard hulk (originally from Alberta, we're in Manitoba), which I plan on mounting on another chassis, possibly the Blazer. Low buck tinkering rules.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note! Always happy to hear from others doing their own work and having fun with junk!

[@MopedCloyd]

That is by far my favorite project.Maybe because its my favorite Chevy.Keep up these entertaining Videos!

[@coldwarmotors]

59s are my favorite Chevs, too. Thanks for checking it out!

[@redradiodog]

I had a 59 Chevy 4 door, same color when I was a kid. It was a nice driving car.

[@hutchcraftcp]

love the dog dish caps. All it needs is some seat material from that time and those clear plastic seat covers lol

[@doedecaheedron]

great old car ,nice work sir

[@Thevinylking69]

This is a fantastic series and channel. The commentary is the second best part, the cars are the best part of course!

[@icemancometh8679]

Don't forget Stella! What a great dog - human in a dog's body.

[@Wooley689]

Great video, the car and music go good together, expect to see it hauling moonshine again.

[@My2ndtimearound]

Even Stella looked pleased with the outcome.

[@francispotter5300]

Good old American made great video thanks ( Doug in GA 🐈) keep on having fun

[@VintageTexas59]

Nice work on this old Chevy.

[@malkie638]

Pure Cold War Motors this 😎

[@waltschannel7465]

Cool!! That thing almost deserves a resto.

[@55Ariz]

Hey -Great video, So cool when the headlight came on! Glad you kept the dog dishes! Keep the vids coming!!

[@ddoyle11]

Thumbs up from a new subscriber. Love old cars and dogs. Perfect combination!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the note and thanks for watching this stuff, cheers!

[@junkyardhack6292]

Love this car! Great job on a shoe string budget! Anyone can dump a pile of money at an old car and fix it up but it takes real skills to do what you do!

[@t18amgr]

I watch the videos as much for Stella as the cars she is a star. lol.Stella is the shop manager.

[@coldwarmotors]

+t18amgr Yes, Stel is the boss for sure! Cheers!

[@t18amgr]

Love that beautiful dog. Bless.

[@morrismckinnon6047]

Love these vids. I do the same here in the UK with cars from the 70s, not as cool as 50's American metal but tidying them up and getting them running is one of the best feelings in the world and so easy to work on. You've inspired me to upload more clips. Thumbs up:)

[@coldwarmotors]

+Morris McKinnon Hey, thanks for the note and for watching this stuff! Let's save as many old cars as we can! Cheers.

[@puppycat65481]

59 Chevy.. ...coolest looking car on the planet.

[@ricardotorres1761]

que video tan bonito es este , con un auto igual bien bonito. jamas en la vida van a hacer autos como este y como los que se vieron por ahi eran lo maximo estos autos saludos desde aca de cd. de mexico. .....pdt. ojala entiendan mi idioma

[@jackmitchell123]

Great video! Happy to see new coldwarmotors goodness

[@coldwarmotors]

Jack Mitchell Thanks for checking it out! Cheers!

[@marekreznicek6075]

not bad. love it. a few parts from rockauto and lets just daily drive it. perfect! enjoy

[@antoniomancini8738]

awesome video awesome car great job

[@MrGoldenwaffler]

Those post reserrection drives you take in the field are insanely cool.

[@coldwarmotors]

Terrence Gold Hey thanks! I was pretty happy with the way this one turned out. I am lucky to have a long enough driveway to demonstrate the cars without having to worry about insurance or registration! (or brakes, haha).

[@sherrif1959]

Came across your channel by accident looking at old American car videos. So glad I did. you really seem to have some fun, though Stella seems to enjoy it too. Lovely to see old cars given a bit of TLC Cheers from the UK

[@coldwarmotors]

+sherrif1959 Hey, thanks for the note! Glad you liked it. Cheers from Canada!

[@alizwaid]

I like it very good job.keep working on it

[@jasonpeachrick2037]

I need to find a set of original Biscayne dog dish caps for my grandfather’s 😭 so cool

[@doctorzaius4084]

Wow, excellent!! This is the kind of talent I always dreamed of having, but was too lazy/unskilled to acquire!

[@coldwarmotors]

+doctor zaius Hey, thanks; glad you liked it! Cheers...

[@66nailhead225]

I've enjoyed every video with the '59 Chevy. This one looks almost identical to some of the '59 Chevys (Impala, Belair and Biscayne) used in the Olsen-gang movies. The '59 Chevy, in my country, is associated with the Olsen-gang movies and they are hilariously funny. Keep up the good work.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey, thanks for the kind words! I've always wanted a 59 Chevy; love the crazy styling on these cars. Cheers from us here at CWMC.

[@pattycat100567]

AWESOME,plain awesome...........................rust is king!