Will it run after 93 years 1917 Cadillac v8
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Will this 1917 Cadillac run after 93 years
Sadly we couldn’t get this old car running but we will rebuild the engine in a future video and get it up and running the reason it wouldn’t run was due to the cam assembly being broken
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back in 1952 I watched my dad trying to crank a Commer truck (about 1928 vintage) He grasped the handle and pulled. His thumb was broken when the crank handle kicked back and trapped his hand..Being a proud Australian, he demonstrated his knowledge of profane terminology which, to this day has enriched my own vocabulary. Cheers from Downunder
My grandfather, a physics teacher in Murray, Kentucky, built a medium sized tractor that crank started. He taught me to always pull up on the crank, never pushing down, because of kickback.
Please please please give that old girl the love and respect she deserves. 93 years of patiently waiting to live again. So excited to see where this one goes, its basically my dream car!
Not my dream car. But if you could get it running again. That would be awesomely cool! Could you imagine going for s spin it that!
Push the heap of shit of a cliff.
there's nothing left of it, its a parts car
@@M.TTT. even if it wasnt the parts alone would be astronomical if you could even find them
I’m gonnna go ahead and assume this one isn’t going anywhere lol
Don't give up. It will run. If it has compression, fuel, and spark at the correct time. It's probably like you said at the end, check the cam and make sure none of the valves are sticking or broken. But it will run. These engines are so simple, there isn't much can go wrong with them.
It needs also the right mixture of fuel and air.
@@ronenfe To run good yes. But there will be air, as long as you don't flood it it will combust. Once it starts sputtering, then he can tune the carburetor.
Glad to see there is people like this guy around,to keep things running the way they should, thanks again ✌️
Sadly this old car wouldn’t run turns out the camshaft system was broken off on the driver side
So, what’s the next step with it? Is that an impossible fix? Are camshaft parts difficult to find?
That’s a shame, what are the chances of finding one or maybe a remanufacture?
'Everything gets parked for a reason' - even if it takes almost a hundred years to find out lol
There is a chance that you can weld it... Though it depends on how it broke.
Let me know if you selling it. I'm a cadillac collector and I don't have teens ,20's or 30's
That car has sat longer than most people live! Wow...hard to imagine it. Hopefully she will live again👍
It's crazy to think that it's likely nobody alive today has seen that car run.
@@NP-rh3dt my grandma was born in 1928..couldve seen the car running as a baby!
I see the International logo for your channel. Yes. It's amazing. I'm guessing, you know how really old diesel trucks, even tractors can come back to life rather well too. I'm amazed at how old 1800s Case steam tractors never die. I've seen them win in a tug of war with John Deer's best brand new tractors available.
The good old days when you could fix a car with a hammer and a chisel 🤣
@@dingdong2103 nowadays to fix a car you need to have an IT diploma and it's done by connecting a Computer to The Car's PCB
Hello from the uk. Your efforts to revive these old vehicles is bravery indeed. It goes to show that those early motors reflected the care which was put into them by those dedicated motor engineers. Keep on keepin' on!!!!
It would definitely have been great to see you get this old engine running but this was still a pleasure to watch and pretty amazing how you freed up the engine and got it turning over after all that time.
With all of the politics, insults, war, shootings, arson, and general nonsense on KZhead these days, your channel is a wholesome breath of fresh air. Just a guy trying to start grandma's old abandoned jalopy, nothing else. Thank you for the refuge!
"It's not easy to find parts for, probably 'cause it's 104 years old."
Heck, you can’t find parts for cars there only 50 years old
@@MrJeffcoley1 eh that’s a bit of a stretch. I say 70
I'm wondering what the engine looks like from inside. The whole machinery looks surprisingly modern for such an old thing. And it is well crafted back in 1917. Nice vid
Check out the 1927 Delage 15S8. It has a 1.5l straight 8 with dual overhead cams that made 155hp. In 1927.
Good subject matter, but he is only scratching the surface on the mysteries this old jewel holds. 🛶
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@@TKDWolf Yes, 1.5 litres for 8 cylinders is quite fabulous for the time but the Delage 15 S8 was a racing car; this is a regular road car. Besides, the concept of V8 is rather more advanced than 8 cylinders in line.
internal combustion engines are 19th century technology. not much of the raw basics has changed. all the electronics and other gadgetry of course has come later.
What's great about this channel's videos is that not every vehicle gets running - as such, it's clearly genuine/authentic, and there's some mystery/tension as to what will happen at the end. Moreover, by having these kind of videos, the 'journey' is what becomes/is made important, not the 'destination'.
Its amazing how you find this stuff. A local restoration shop just finished one of these cars. It took almost 6 years to do the engine alone. They had to locate another engine and then make the remaining missing parts for it, and combine the two to make a running drivetrain. I'd love to see you get this running and do something with it. These are exceptionally unusual and definitely worth saving. Good work!
Whoever owned that car 100 or some odd years ago was on top of the world. And you found it... rotting. Great find. I love your videos. I hope to see that engine revived and restored past its former glory.
It's too bad the dmv records don't go back that far..
Yeah, I wonder what he is going to do with that car. I mean such a car should get restored. Would be nice to see sometime where they end up, whether they get sold or restored.
Ozymandias vibes
Just like the owner is now
That does make me wonder about the previous owner... like who was it driving that thing down the road all those years ago? Amazing things to think about.
I admire your patience. I'm restoring a 1910 Cadillac with a rebuilt engine and I can't wait to start it the first time.
Cool to watch someone else do this! I have worked on a few of these old Cadillacs. I was waiting to see if you tried the electric starter. That starter/generator unit is pretty interesting how they work. I have had to service these units and most of them I find at swap meets will works after some minor servicing. Thanks for sharing!
I just cannot help to ba intrigued by early 1900’s technology, every time again. Even a crude frame and a rusty engine like this, just fantastic. The frame and front end of the car mostly intact, it would be such a shame to cannibalise it’s engine, tough. Restoring the car to its former glory would be nice.
Or not even restoring, but just making it a vehicle again.
The problem is, by the time you get that frame back together, it will be a new frame. Same with the body. Sometimes things are just too far gone. What the body and frame of that car is now is a 3d pattern.
You're gonna lose a thumb using a starting handle like that - always have your thumb on the same side of the handle as your fingers. That way, if it backfires (and dodgy old engines often do), it won't rip your thumb off.
Waah
Thanks for telling him!! I hope he reads yr comment! 😳
People have told him more than once in other videos.. unfortunately he will have to learn the hard way looks like..and it's the gods honest truth, if it back fires with a wrap around grip it will indeed break or worse rip off your thumb 9/10 lol😬
Why not rig up something with a powerful drill to turn over the engine. Or rig up an electric motor or starter so you can keep it turning over while you tinker with settings. The timing could be way off or something. Hope he is safe! Good point!
@@superchuck3259 could easily be preference, wanting to start it by hand rather than pressing a button.
I'm an automotive machinist. I love boring old model t blocks, Packard straight 8s. Got a 1935 Pontiac straight 8 we're working on. It's interesting to see the repairs and machine work of the past.
Love your videos. Please keep the great content coming. Amazing to watch you get these old engines running again. Plus your commentary is entertaining. “She’s got the floor delete package.” “She’s running on 2 cylinders . . . that improves your fuel mileage.” “We’re gonna try and not set the world on fire!” Ha ha ha!
It's nice to see love being shown to a old car. Sad to see anything sit that long all alone.
I found your channel about a week ago and I am amazed how you can get some of these old cars running! I also like how you show us the cars that you can't get running. You are a master mechanic that's for sure. Love the content man.
So cool you're bringing these old rigs back to life, thanks.
Nice find. People say these old cars were “built to last” - they really weren’t. Just that engineers were given free rein to do their thing without bean counters breathing down their neck trying to nickel & dime every single component.
I think you don't realise that this engine wasn't working/turning for the last 90 years. It's not a modern engine with all the components inside the engine where all the parts are protected . It has external push rods and springs that were affected by weather and time. It would of run if it was kept in a barn not outside . Not a hateful comment just trying to make you and others understand that a moving part that sits for more than a year will seize , a good example would be brake calipers if you leave your hand brake on for long time.
@@JayJay1085 Old engines didn't need enclosed valve trains or oil pumps or more than three main bearings because they weren't built to last.
@@JayJay1085 Still, old stuff like this can be rebuilt and working again with some elbow grease, cash and time, if i had it i would try, even if i had to hand-make the body parts LOL
100% leave me alone...the bean counters 💩 I've got a brain 👍do you?
Them bean counters had nothing to do with why it only ran 9-10 years.
Never thought I'd be watching something like this. I'm not a car guy at all but I find something satisfying while watching you repair those cars. Waiting for more
You may think your not a car guy now, but after watching videos after video like you’ll might end up liking cars
@@audiobutton3525 Wait, what?
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I am most impressed by your patience and persistence.
All the Power to You. Keep trying cuz we love watching. Also your appreciation of old cars is Awesome!!
So glad I stumbled upon this channel. Love watching you revive these old beauties!
Tough break. Nice find.
Let’s get this old beauty queen going again! Love your videos and know-how. Thumbs up from California.
As a Wisconsinite, the way southerners say “Wisconsin” gets me every time lol. Awesome video and awesome find!
Man I appreciate your work on these old engines, makes my day when you post!
Just been on a tour here in New Zealand with no less than 3 of these. Amazing vehicles, and really reliable. That would be valuable here, and would be fully restored. I hope it stays together, or contributes to another getting back on the road.
Great work keep it up,old classics never die!!
Unbelievable! This is like re-launching Titanic engines, I mean pretty much the same era. Fantastic work!
Aw dang it, was hoping you'd get this one running! I look forward to the rebuild. Love your videos.
Those stop cocks next to the spark plugs are called "priming cocks" and are there to use in starting, typically in cold weather. They're also great for filling the cylinders with your favorite elixer to break a stuck engine loose.
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I do wish you gentlemen would learn to fighten just enough to see that plug or bolt tin just sk9 ce antgeyou will find how easy they come out without damage to the bolt or the plug and youwontdamage yoirtolor yourself remember kinetic enerjleftty before you loosy. An old mechanic And stilwrenching at 76 yrs pld. HW.Cupp.
Was telling my wife that it's a 'priming cock' so just carry on.
yeah but there are missing spark plugs? how is the engine supposed to run
Watch your language young man
A 1917 V8!! Not too common back then as most "big" engined cars in that era tended to run the in line 6. It's crazy comparing it to todays V8 and noting all the developments that have been made that aren't present here. Great stuff! 👍
Cadillacs never were 6 cyl.
"...came from West Consin." Love listening to this video. And I haven't even got to the part where he gloriously starts the engine. Or not. We'll see.
It's crazy these old cars even though they're left rotting. Still have some life and potential left in them. It's cool to see when they actually made stuff to last. I work at a dealership I'll tell you what these people who buy these 40,000 and 62,000 trucks or vehicles are back in the shop not even a month later.
Awesomeness...... That's an OLD Cadillac!! Good job anyways, you'll get it running, it's pretty amazing that you get damn near everything running. Love the channel, keep up the good work!!
Dang man thanks for sharing. I love old machines. Love your content.
Good to see more of the younger crowd (I'm 29 myself) getting into the old timers. You're the kinda guy I wish was my neighbour. Keep up the good work! Greets from Norway
Just turned 29 in October myself!
@@scottmartin8888 you both are ancient
I'm 27. Glad I'm not the only who invested in these of things. Abandon mine shaft, steam locomotive, classic cars always makes me go crazy. Like how those guys did all that with little amount of technology.
@@mkan5944 im 17 is that better
I'm 7 year old . None of you are az smart az me I'm better.
Love seeing your new videos pop up every few weeks, keep up the great work man!
Keep up the good work love you good old southern boys and your mechanic skills. Hopefully you could take her apart and git er running
Dude you're awesome!! Have you ever tried restoring any of these oldies?? This one would be freaking cool!! Thanks for your killer vids!! I love your show
You can't win them all right away. You sure gave it one hell of a try though. Love to see you any updates. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
You missed the removable cylinder head version by one year but the '17 type 55 was the first year that they used cast aluminum in the construction of the car. It had 77 HP but once they came up with the new head design they were able to get close to 90 HP out of it by the early 20's. You may think there's not much worth in what's left of the body but the cowl and fenders could make you some decent money to the right person.
Would you know where one might come across a cylinder block or 2 for a type 55?
Great find Jennings. Gonna take a lot of work, patience, and tlc to get it running, but it's possible in time.
Hope you come back or have been back to this one. Personally, I would build something to crank that motor. Doing it by hand would be a nightmare. All the best.
Love this stuff man
Thank you
That needs saving and restoring , that's history right there. Amazing that it still exits . Sounds to have plenty of compression
A rebuild on this engine would be awesome. Hope to see it.
Well I have officially watch every single one of your will it run series. I have really enjoyed it, I hope you keep it up!
Cool old motor, it can be repaired. There are resources to make a new camshaft, they do it in competition cars all the time. Out on the open farmland of the upper plains the guys would convert those old big cars into tractors, many builders offered conversion kits at prices the depression era farmers could manage, as a way to get an affordable tractor. There are a few of these builds that have survived and have been collected as a vintage show piece.
Good work.I love seeing your videos, even when it doesn’t always start (like this one)
I think it is so cool you get these old engines going. If you are ever in Massachusetts swing by, got a project for you. Keep up the good work buddy.
I hope this channel is allowed to be monetized! I just can't remember seeing many adverts before your epic videos. I'm hoping there's some reward for your hard work. Thanks for video, great work.
I'd love to see an update on this one. Seeing that old motor run again would be amazing. If it's a lost cause, I guarantee you can make alot of money parting that motor out. I'm sure there's a few people looking for engine parts for that.
I swear this man goes out into the woods and finds the worst possible cars he can find (condition wise) and just goes *slaps hood* "This baby has been sitting 106 years in the back woods of who knows fucks and today, we are gonna try getting er' running". Fucking love it lmao
@@lawrencet83 hmmm...
You are definitely lucky, I would kill for a car like that, in any shape! Can’t wait to hear it run. Awesome car!
I'm really looking forward to seeing the next part of this video. It looks like a very interesting engine, and one that's worth saving.
So it hasn't run since the great depression? Would kinda make sense... Anyways, this car is a piece of history mate! Sell it or restore it, but don't let it rot anymore...
Even with the rust, that motor is a work of art - very impressive even today. It would certainly be a candidate for a vintage engine swap.
yes the engine looks more modern than my 1972 datsun 1200!
WOW! What a find! Careful wrapping your thumb around that hand crank. Put your thumb on the same side as your fingers. I used to start old farm tractors and if you grip it the normal way, it might kick back and break your thumb. OUCH! Great work!! I'm looking forward to future videos. Stay safe!
A valiant effort my friend. Good luck, she's got hope.
Hey man, I'd love to see some updates to your project vehicles sometime, if you're down for it of course. They were pretty cool
There will be some updates soon on the 29 and hopefully a few more
@@jenningsmotorsports7554 your so cool and do a good job love muscle cars
He's on Tik-Tok and that kind of helps in keeping up with it. I like his full length videos myself but it's Tik-Tok ones are actually pretty good too
Cool!
@@jenningsmotorsports7554 Show more of your face and I swear your following will increase! Building a face to face bond with your audience is important when you're a vlogger. You have a great way and need to be seen more. Thanks!!
If that’s a Type 55 Opera Coupe, that was an incredibly beautiful car when it rolled off of the assembly line.
That's exactly what it is. Wow!
You're the legend I've been looking for! Great Videos. Great Motivation! Never give up, buddy! :D
As a kid I was fascinated with those giant sparkplugs. My father had boxes of those old components.
That's sad it wouldn't run but at least you aren't going to quit on it. To be honest when you say how rare that motor is, if thats the original car somebody would still save and restore the whole thing. I work with and restore old tractors here, There are guys that will basically find 4 wheels and 3 oil stains on a barn floor or in the woods and rebuild a rare tractor. You have way more than they start with to be honest. Have you ever thought about making something like a race engine starter for these old engine starts, after you get them properly freed. It would make life way easier and it less likely that if one kicks back on the handle with your thumb over it, it won't cause a broken thumb or wrist. My Grandads been gone over 20 years and I still remember him giving me crap 33 years ago when I was 14 for starting my first crank engine with my thumb over the handle. Thanks for the video's take care.
Sometimes I wonder how long it will take a car to turn completely to rust. Maybe people will still be making videos like this in a hundred years.
“2003 Honda Civic will it run after 97 years”
Makes enough sense to assume so.
Today’s cars/trucks will never last 100 years unless sat in a garage
@@-NGC-6302- , highly unlikely. You would be lucky to get it running after sitting for 10 years.
Newer cars are made of thinner metal, so as soon as there isn't any paint on some points of the body, it'll rust in like 5-10 years... unless if the climate is good, and moisture is low.
Good luck! Treat her with kindness ! Who knows she is robust and one of a kind! Wish I could see her nicely polished!
Happy New Year to my fav mechanic! Can’t wait for your next crank up video! Miracle Mystery Oil forever!! 🧤
No it doesn't run. I saved you 14 minutes.
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Man Cadillac sure made some great looking cars in the old day's!❤️
I respect your try, I respect that a ton. But damn dude, I waited to hear the thing rumble!! You guys did all you could and I got nothing but respect
I like that you show the one's you can not get running.. Can't win them all, and they are just as fun to watch.
You get nearly all of your projects to run, good effort 👍
No a car guy at all, but when I stumbled across a 2003 pontiac aztek, I couldn't let the girl rot! I actually restored it. I'm currently looking for another one. I absolutely love those cars!!!
Now you realize how valuable an invention the electric STARTER is!!! Sometimes those old engines would “hit” real hard and cause the crank to fly back!!! That very thing broke my great grandfather’s ARM!!! Real quickly, auto makers understood that there has GOT to be a better way to start an engine!!!
just found your channel. wow to get that really old stuff running again as cheap as possible makes everything seem possible
You have the best first start videos on KZhead you always have the most unique stuff
I like you- you’re the engine whisperer L&G- this good man is what you call “country ingenious “-
Great video. Would love to see a video of you guys rebuilding that engine and bring it back to the glory it once had
I love your accent. I'm from Wisconsin, I had an uncle that lived in North Carolina and said Wes - con - son the same way. Good memories
Please give this beautiful 1917 cadillac a full restore she absolutely deserves 100% respect especially being in this great of shape for sitting this long
Man I hoped you would get her to at least puff once. Like you said, timing or crankshaft. Eager to see the next one. Thanks JMS
Thanks for showing us that was very interesting too!!
Great Effort!!! Best of Luck with this project!!
I am 92 and thank God in slightly better nick. Good luck with getting it going
To find a complete 1917 Cadillac engine, that's amazing I can't wait to see it run
U guys are grate I love watching ur video restoration of old cars are pretty amazing thanks for doing this.
Great work Sir thank you
This would blown my mind even more if it had turned over. Amazing you could even get the fan to move on it.
Those old v8's are beautiful.
Thanks for trying to get that caddy runnin. I have seen 2 caddy trucks with V8s but no better than what you got. They still had head lights that had turned purple.
Came across something very similar in Wyoming about 50 years ago but couldn’t figure out what it was. The engine tells the story, so now I know.
Man still impressive that you turned that engine! Hopefully we’ll see it running in the next video!👌😎👍
You sure gave it the best try imaginable. You're not beat yet, just challenged. 😊