Will it Still Run and Move? 1953 Packard Clipper Start-Up and Test Drive!

Hi guys! Short one today... I wanted to get the old 1953 Packard Clipper started and see if it was still able to move itself around the yard like ir did for the "Straight 8 Showdown"... Anyone care to guess why we might want this guy running again?
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[@coldwarmotors]

Hi guys! Short one today... I wanted to get the old 1953 Packard Clipper started and see if it was still able to move itself around the yard like ir did for the "Straight 8 Showdown"... Anyone care to guess why we might want this guy running again? ​Thanks to everyone who ordered aa "T" shirt! They are shipping now! I can't wait to get mine! Also: We just got in a new shipment of "Same Old Shit" coffee mugs, so get them while they last, haha! Oh! I do not have a Telegram account or any bullshit contest going! Do not respond to any of these "contest winner" replies; they are a scam. Thanks to everyone who subscribed to our channel here, and thanks also for all of your "likes" and comments! The new "Dean's Greasy Flips" beer cozy is at: www.coldwarmotors.com Or, please feel free to check out our Patreon page at : www.Patreon.com/coldwarmotors where we have extra videos and pictures and a bunch of people hanging out and bs-ing about cars! We have set up a Paypal Donations Page if you'd like to help out the cause here... Very much appreciated! Here is the link: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Mailing address: 253, 22169 TWP 530 Ardrossan, Ab Canada T8E 2J1 #ford #fordv8 #studebaker #engine #testdrive #vintagecars #mechanic #redneck #fordmodelt @jonathanw4942​

[@jack002tuber]

I remember when that motor was locked up solid. Great to hear it go again

[@lateefcarrere1649]

To borrow a phrase from across the border, "it's a treat" to watch these ancient classics grunt back into life & run around the CWM compound. It's as cool as watching all of the bikes at #wheelsthroughtime get their yearly start and run. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that the Packard is next to get the restoration treatment?

[@siegel197866]

7 years ago you replied to my suggesting you make this a driver when you 1st pulled it out of the trees. Its still the very top comment posted. You said she was too far gone and seized. I was so excited for the straight 8 shoot out. Now hints of more!? I couldn't be more thrilled. What a fun journey to follow. This is the only car channel I watch now. And its because of cars like this.

[@scottmeeker9971]

@@happyjohn8256 a sketchy dust-in..

[@marcsebright7961]

Does the Buick still run?

[@Zillustration]

Official Pace Car of the V8 Showdown?

[@explosiveboi6692]

Yeah. Also they should race the stude and ford

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏😁😁😁

[@jamesmisener3006]

The flathead 8 Packard has little in common with the V8 showdown so I think the Packard has been sold. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@BillB23]

I watched this one with morning coffee rather than evening cheap bourbon. Greetings from the piedmont of Georgia.

[@troyandog8749]

Scott, you're my hero for having the back row of every used car lot in your backyard to play with at your mere whim.

[@AlanG58]

I absolutely love this car! This challenge inspired me to save a 54 Clipper from a local junkyard! I got it up and running and had it for a while. Then I ran out of room but found it a good home. I would absolutely love to see this car get a tidying up, like the 58 Del Ray and 59 Bel Air!

[@siklawolfy3325]

I won't tell him directly but Scott has had a major impact on my taste in vehicles and how I approach working on my projects I aspire to be more like Scott😅 something about the video in specific years ago live sounds of dead cars with the 58 Savoy just sparked something I no longer saw everything is needing to be restored to perfection to be great

[@explosiveboi6692]

@@siklawolfy3325same thing for me! I actually have been watching him since I was 13 and he has completely shaped way I view working on cars. Especially those old videos like the 59 Chevy and the 58 del ray where he makes complete heaps look presentable and run. Even cars that look ratty like that 58 savoy are good looking to me

[@LoosleyLouise]

They were good tidy ups, would be good to see the 58 Study hit the road, do love that Packard and the sound it makes ❤

[@fatbackjacob5738]

Almost the weekend. And ColdWar Motors is a great way to start it off. Thanks for the fabulous video.

[@toolazy4names302]

The packard is how i found this wonderful gem of a channel so it's nice to hear it running again and it gives me hope that it can get my 51 packard running again.

[@Joe.Doucette]

Neat! Of course the Clipper needs to be piloted by you as you join in the race with the Vickie and the Studie. But I'm sure that you had planned that already. ;)

[@Awsom47Merc]

* The real question Scott comes from the original advertising campaign. Which may be before your time. "Can You Stand A Nickel On It's Edge On The Head While It's Running And Have It NOT Fall Over?". 👊😎👍

[@patrickmckenna322]

Yes, yes, yes, please make the Packard a project car I've been begging you for years.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

I am not surprised it started up. These cars were well built and had quality workmanship in them. And if you bought one of these brand new, you were a man of means.

[@larrygulick6080]

The folks that worked on the line for Packard back in the day would be proud of you for keeping the life in that handsome 'ol gal that they built so many years ago.

[@americanrambler4972]

I loved the smile and the bright lights in your eyes which the results of that Packard start up and drive. You looked like you were genuinely thrilled at how easy it came to life and drove around the yard. And those wire wheel wheel covers ar a great fit and look on that old clipper.

[@rodjames2]

I just love your philosophy of saving old cars bringing them to life again. The Clipper is a thing of beauty like you say Scott and she is a good old girl!

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

I spent more than my fair share of time elbows deep in old 50s or 60s vintage cars. That's why I enjoy watching you guys so much. It's not just cars that you've been bringing back from the dead, Scott. It's also a lifetime full of memories, for a lot of people. It's a shame they don't give awards for shows like yours. You'd be a sure winner.

[@rumrunner1756]

I know why and I can’t wait. 😁 And the Vicky said “Oh boy dad, are we going to play?”. 👍

[@bobadams179]

Thanks to you and your crew, Jay Leno can't hold a candle to your collection. Thanks again for the entertainment. Can't wait for my "T" shirt to get here. I already got a couple of complements on the other shirts I have from the Cold War Collection of high fashion apparel.

[@dantiel4179]

Nothing beats the quality of Packard engineering we lost some great brands over the years it’s nice to not only see them but hear them run 👍😃

[@markbowen3638]

The Clipper is a nice looking car. The glass is perfect in it. Know you can't save or restore them all but she definitely wants to live! Looks like more cars in the showdown!😊

[@normanduke8855]

I would like to spend an hour walking around your yard. All of those cars were on the streets when I was a boy. The Packard IS a thing of beauty, though far behind GM in design and of course Saint Vergil Exner. The Ford in its Vicky getup looks sharp. 90% of the Fords at that time were 4 door sedans and black. 80% of the cars were Chevys, Fords or Plymouths in my town of 35,000. Most people were working class and were thrilled and grateful just to have a good car...no frills.

[@meangreen7322]

It's been great watching the v8 show down and also seeing Jonathan W with his studebaker hawk. I on the other hand have been working on a 1928 studebaker south bend fire truck with a straight 8 in it. We got it running and driving and took it to the local tractor show. It got alot of attention. Good luck on the rest of the v8 show down. Cheers from Michigan.

[@DavidFischer-mj2sv]

One of my favorite stories involving Packard is how the company rose to the occasion when they were to build Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engines under Lend-Lease during World War Two. Their engineers went right to work using blueprints and samples, and had Merlins coming off the line in half a year. The Rolls-Royce technical and manufacturing advisors were said to have been amazed that Packard knocked significant wasted time off simply by changing some assembly sequences. It’s also said that Packard housed those tech support Brits in Windsor because living in Canada might make them feel more at home, but the truth is, they were regarded as something of an interference, and the production day could get going while they were still on the ferry across the Detroit River!

[@maxplanck1423]

Another CWM triumph over the pitfalls of long stationary classics: fuel leaks and mouse turds on the head. Well done and thanks for another chance to hear the Vicky fire up!

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Scott, over the years you've delivered some miraculous results from prodigious effort but starting that Clipper on first try rises to the top of awe striking legerdemain!! You pulled an effing purrrectly running flat eight out the hat! OMG etc. Thanks

[@robames1293]

That old car is saying "look how easy I start hot or cold, just give me a chance" Rusty Farm where old unloved cars go to spend their final years and old men can see them moving. Keep up the good work CWM

[@davidolson9475]

Nice. The Packard just purrs! Not going to get to watch Saturday's episode until Sunday (band gig), so this was a great way to tide me over until Sunday- Cheers to you and Team Vicy and Team Stude!

[@8avexp]

Damn, that Packard started right up! Gotta love it!

[@stevecr8934]

Packard runs like you drove it to work and back, yesterday. Nothing like a 327. Straight 8. Can't wait to see the Next Episode.

[@Mr.Worf63]

Wonderful to see the Packard running again. Simple design and it’s still runs well for a 70 year old . Is this an omen to a Packard Restoration?? Stay tuned, Same KZbin Channel, Same Saturday Video. 👍 Well done Scott !!

[@garyschulz9216]

Nice to see you had time to water the flower, ah, Packard. It’s getting interesting on where this is going. Thanks for the cliffhanger Scott. Looking forward to Saturday!!😊

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

I was just a kid in the mid to late 50s and my dad although not being wealthy, just a regular working guy with four kids, and also being a dedicated Buick man bought an early 50 something Packard very similar to the one you got and owned it for a while. I was too young to understand anything about the Packard but seeing you get that beautiful car started and running after all those years just brought back a lot of memories. You guys are the goat! Scott, you and all of the agents remind me of myself in my younger years with my friends tinkering on old cars in the backyard or the driveway. We didn't do it as a hobby, we did it so we'd have something to drive.😅🤣

[@southsideronnie]

I bet she has a nice ride all things considered. My Mom worked for a family who had a Packard and when my parents got married they lent the car to my Dad on their wedding day. On the way out to the farm my Dad had they went past his cousin who was looking at the Packard driving by not paying attention to his driving and promptly drove his car into the ditch. Those cars were an eye catcher for sure. So glad you saved one Scott. Runs pretty good! Thank you for sharing!!

[@gerrywood3584]

Bring her On Canuks❤😊

[@SteveG-pf9mq]

Now I can't wait for Saturday. Thanks to all at CWMC

[@jimmiebrown5014]

Love that little green Chevrolet you have sitting there beside that Packard

[@danielulz1640]

It's alive! I am afraid to think what you have in mind, but I am dying to find out. See you Saturday.

[@bertoltb13]

Factory fresh, bit of cut and buff and it’ll be mint.

[@michaelheiser861]

its going to be the prize for the Ford VS Studebaker show down

[@robertwalko2904]

The engine tech that helped win WWII. Fly on, little Packard!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

What a runner! It runs so sweetly. Another winner for The Masters of Motoring Mayhem from the North!

[@MartsGarage]

Found myself grinning while watching this. Can't wait for Saturday night (here). Cheers Scott!

[@stevenwithanS]

You're right. That is awesome.

[@billyhord4508]

Need to get a few more going and have an old fashion parade.

[@robertwells6454]

Turd's on the head, but not in the carb. 🤣 👌 She popped right off. 💥💨 good stuff Scott.

[@ctg6734]

Man! What a treat it would be to have the space to have a collection like that. Love seein the old cars get some attention!

[@alexkalish8288]

If you would want the Clipper to go to a good home for a complete restoration reply - see if we can agree on a price. . This would be the newest Packard in my collection. That 327 /288 block is bullet proof but a beast. . Amazing that hydromatic still works. You have a great channel and I love those old Packards.

[@jeffaulik3980]

Packard-made and designed Ultramatic--not a Hydramatic.

[@314299]

Hey, it's nice to see things work out so well! Happy Labour day long weekend to all the CWM gang, have an extra beer to celebrate!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear CWM Scott N. 👍👌👏 Almost unbelievable how well the engine started after one year. Even more impressive was the hot start. Congratulations 🎉 The only downside in this video is: No Booboo dog 💚 content included. 😁 ;-) I guess the reason you drove the straight V8 car away is, that you need the space because the V8 showdown Studebaker will be driven out of his narrow parking lot. Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@rickrice3221]

Nothing a bottle (or eight) of Motor Medic can’t fix! See you Saturday!

[@christopherclayton8577]

70 years and 10+ (?) automotive design generations later, and this vehicle still runs. Good Lord!

[@nelsonannett5427]

good to see them run and moving around good times. cheers.

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Hi Scott, so cool that the old girl still runs so nicely after sitting for quite a while, I love how easy it hot starts, just seeing it yard drive was a treat . Thanks Scott, for all the work you do to make these videos happen.

[@marygarner5249]

Well my day just got better love ya Frankers Hi Scott always great time 😁😁😁

[@vettekid3326]

Whats amazing is the Ultramatic transmission srill works. They had problems with them and after Packard went out of business and the spare parts dried up many in an attempt to keep their cars on the road adapted GM Hydromatics to them. Back in the early 1970's a neighbor that collected Packards used to do that to his. That was long before reproduction parts became available.

[@robis40]

Love that Packard and I'm so glad she won. I feel like she was the underdog much like the Vicky is in the V8 challenge.

[@robinimpey101]

I just came in to get my Wednesday night CWM fix and here your working on the 53 Clipper. I came in from working on my 53 Cavalier!!! I ❤ these old Packards! You and your show definitely influenced me to buy the Cavalier.......I was better behaved before I started hanging out with you and the agents! 😄

[@davidarnette327]

I was estactic when Dean beat the Buick, like it was a major sporting event. Love that car!...Just in case you need another 4 year project like the Plymouth, that would be the perfect car.

[@greg1158]

Incredible, how good the suspensions are of these cars, even after 50+ years!

[@heyartbailey]

That made me smile, that straight 8 is just awesome. How about a "Parade of the Derelict Cars" through your town center? I'd fly out to Alberta just to witness that.

[@briquetaverne]

I like that old Packard very much. In high school one of my classmates had one in a 2 door sedan. It wasn't very fast in drag races until it hit 40 mph and then it took off. The biggest problem was it was a huge gas sucker. The torque in it would thrust everyone back into their seat which is why we liked riding in it. Sadly, in the old days people got bored of their cars after a while and drove them down to the junk yards in perfect condition; and that's what happened to this one.

[@gordierock4106]

That puppy runs sweet. They were really nice cars for their day. Cheers

[@thebear5454]

Well, that "will it run" was anti-climatic Scott. LOL Nice to see the Clipper moving on her own.

[@glennnickerson8325]

In a post apocalyptic Canadian scenario, CWM will reign supreme!

[@rockbottom4909]

The grassy knoll proving grounds....makes the Bonneville salt flats look like a Cub Scout pinewood derby. In my wildest fantasy the worthless Packard would be next for a full restoration, but as others have stated it may be the pace car for the showdown. Scott, if possible, make it more over the top than the Straight 8 finale!

[@TomHolz-e9x]

You are the Einstein of old heaps! 😊 keep it up 👍

[@glennnickerson8438]

Scott:: You should market your ignition panel in The Sketchy Ripoff Kiosk--you would sell a ton of them! 😎

[@izntmac]

I love the idea of the straight 8s vs the V-8s in a challenge. The early 1950s was a change for 8 cylinder cars. The straight 8s were disappearing and the V-8, though around for a while, were beginning to dominate. Love maybe to see a straight 6 vs slant 6 vs. V-6 challenge someday. Call in the low end 6 challenge!

[@jefferysmith3930]

Will it run? How about can’t wait to run!

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Hi Scott , Just a thought . It seems so funny that the Packard makes all that noise and smokes like a chimney and it is barely moving . Todays Cars are so quiet , You do not hear them running at all . Gotta Love old Iron . Thanks Agent Scott & Francine.

[@charleykeenan6171]

Very appropriate you had a legend battery as I consider you a real legend on KZbin Scott. I appreciate all the entertainment you've provided over the years. Thanks so much!

[@MC-re2ry]

Back when cars were cars and men were smokin' in the boy's room.

[@shedbythetracks]

Just got in from the shed and there you were... almost like you planned it that way. Thanks for an enjoyable end to my day. cheers from the shed

[@pcbullets8726]

Amazing! Great to see that one run once again! Cheers!

[@danmcclure6670]

Sounds and runs great! That high performance wire wheel cover makes all the difference in the world.

[@petervitti9]

My grandpa worked as a machinist at Packard from 1920 to 1955.

[@ImForwardlook]

The only channel where I can press like with confidence every time even before looking!

[@johncrawford6992]

The blue cloud seemed to disappear after it warmed up ,after not running for a long while .Thats Great 👍

[@roadmaster92]

That ole clipper runs pretty dam good. Sounds like it needs muffler. Been watching your for a while. Gotta say you got some really cool old cars.

[@murraymeekel7842]

Awesome startup on the straight 8. Great when they run! I also got my 1966 AMC Marlin running today, great learning tool for the kids!

[@markreese4926]

How about getting the Buick (?) from the straight 8 showdown going to fill out the grid? Event could be sponsored by Dean's Greasy Flips😂

[@daniellaris3772]

She's Still a runner!

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Lol..... 👍👍 Always a treat Scott. 😉

[@beyondrepair8949]

The Packard is a champ!

[@terryeustice5399]

The Packard lives.and like the Vicky it moves on its own power. 💯👍👊

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.....

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Sorry I`m late, but I had to finish my episode of "HIGHWAY PATROL". That Dan drives a mean 55 Buick Century.

[@ianhotson6057]

Highway Patrol! I've been binge-watching that! Oh yeah and Dragnet too LOL I'm going to start into Adam-12 again!

[@dosman01302]

That old streight 8 runs so smooth!

[@curtcooper9447]

Love these old beautiful old cars blue smoke and all thanks 😊

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

A hood ornament anyone would love but a grill only a mother could love

[@richardbrowne3641]

"CHEERS, SCOTT!" I never heard a straight 8 engine run. Sounds good.

[@liljoeii6091]

Wow that is awesome got that old girl Run drive around Thank you for the video

[@tomlewis3658]

A hint, did you say? I will guess that a purchase from Andre's collection was recently made - a straight 8 1948-1950 "pregnant elephant" Packard. We'll see on Saturday, I hope.

[@garyphillips7993]

Nice to see the watering can in action there 😉

[@stephenkrzanowski]

Someone's goin' racing with that 53' Studebaker!

[@davidhollinghurst5572]

Best darned show on the interwebs

[@JD2571]

Ha! Mosquito control by Packard!😆

[@SuperMAZ007]

The Packard inline 8 sounds just awesome but these old gals are also very thirsty on gasoline. One thing I do is saving rain water for a temporary cooling system or just for a cooling system flush. Word of advice for Scott is get premium gasoline and mix it with 2 stroke oil to keep the old engines better lubricated from the inside. If they are left outside close any openings on the engine to prevent mice from entering inside. They can enter from also a broken tailpipe. I have to admit Scott has some immense strength in his arms to life the Packard hood all alone.

[@dfields80]

That is just too cool! Would love to see a straight 8 Plymouth flathead.

[@T-41]

Ask The Man Who Owns One! Very fun.

[@johnelliott7375]

Legend is the correct term for the car.