Will it run and drive? 1952 Chevy in the same family 70 years!
2022 ж. 2 Қаз.
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This classic Chevy car has been moved from barn to barn across three states since the 1970s. Can we get this old car on the road again? Will it start? Will it drive?
I was born in 1952 and in 1954 my Dad purchased a 1952 Chevy Deluxe 4 door sedan for my Mom to drive. This was the first car that I remember riding in. My grandmothers were both widowed and neither of them ever learned to drive. Every Sunday morning my Dad, Mom, older brother and I would pile into the Chevy and drive 55 miles to the town where my grandmothers both lived. We would spend the entire day visiting and drive back home after dark. I remember laying on the package shelf behind the back seat and watching the stars go by. Wonderful memories of the 1952 Chevrolet!
Very nice memories. The kind that stick. Obviously.
That's back when gas was $0.19 a gallon
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
I did the same thing in my Dad's 55 Chevy That's back when you could see all the stars
Yes sir when you are a little tyke you can fit into those nooks and crannies. Like yourself I was born in 1952 and we had a 1951 Pontiac, and when we would go home from visiting the grandparents I could curl up on the back floorboard and the hum of the engine the motion and the warmth would just help me go right to sleep. Granddaddy had a 1940 Chevrolet and it always intrigued me how he had to step on the starter to crank it. Well one day my cousin and I were playing driving the car and I was the driver. Well, I just wondered what would happen if I stepped on the starter. I did and the car lurched forward. OOPS!!!! I am glad Granddaddy didn't see that. But I learned something though. These are wonderful memories.
I had one of these. First car. Dependable. Learned how to work on cars because of this Chevy.
What a survivor... Wow! I could watch you bring cars back to life 24 hours a day. Another fantastic job.
Glad you liked it! We have some that are much more challenging coming up.
You are just a awesome mechanic fixing these old cars. These cars need to be seen on the road.
Thank you Andrew.
My auto teacher told us not to drive over 65 for any distinct. He said it will drive at 55 all day long. My 51 was driven at 70 to 75 and the engine blew up. Some 1 else was driving it . Thanks again.
Most GM cars with stick shift has 4:10 or 4:11 gearing, even in some cases as late as the late 60s. Good acceleration, but can be hard on the engine. Chevrolet offered a 3:73 rear and even a 3:54 rear, but they never advertised it.
Sweet 216 ,I enjoyed the take , I grew up working on all the 40s 50s 60s 70s car's funny fun ,enjoy !!🚗
That's a beauty. You know they just don't make em like that anymore. Excellent video Y'all thanks for sharing. And many blessings.
Thank you very much, and the same for you.
Love these old Chevy deluxe cars this gentleman has a really really good old car
He really does. This car is a good one, and the owner really loves it.
Well,my father had old english motorcycle Norton ES 2 year 1961..He bought it as new and owned it till 2010(yes,it´s 49 years !)..Sold it because of his Alzheimer illness and weird visions in head in good hands and for very good price...I am missing this bike ...It was my first real bike I´ve ever rode...I was twelve,by the way..We had one old Chrysler nearly thirty years as well..
Love the cat helping you out!
Those old guys back in ancient times were pretty awesome, eh? When I was 24, an uncle called me to tell me he was selling his Plymouth. When he told me how much the dealer was offering for trade in he said, "I know how much you like this car, so I'm giving you first dibs on it.". I said "sit tight, I'm on my way." I got on the bus, and two hours later, I was the second owner of my Uncle Grady's 1969 Plymouth Fury. *So what?* Uncle Grady was one of those guys, probably much the same as the original owner of this Chevy. He never slacked on anything. Oil changes, tune ups, and routine maintenance were done like clockwork, and the car was what they used to call a cream puff. He also told me that only one guy had ever touched this car since the day he got it. Uncle Grady was a church going man, and he was the real deal, so his credibility was always 5 star with me. My point to all this is not about the cars, it's more of a tip of the hat to guys like the original owner of this car, as well as my uncle Grady and millions of others who cared enough to take care of stuff and not be lazy or cheap about it Cheers!
jpalberthoward9,Great story I always like hearing about the oldies and where they came from.
Very true. Thanks for the story.
Nice clean Car Awesome 👍
That second cat is called a polydactyl. I just lost mine and she could actually hold things with her paws much like we do with our thumbs. She was super affectionate and I miss her.
Sorry for your loss. We lost Molly about three weeks back. I am not ashamed to say my Wife and, I cried like a baby. She was with us for around 10 years and was like one of our children.
Richard so sorry to hear that. We lost our dog last November and I still cry all the time. I truly understand.
Nice old all original car.
Beautiful old car! Great video, thanks!
Thank you!
Very nice. My 58 cadillac was bought by my parents in 1960. I was 1 . At around 14, I started taking care of it,, oil changes, tune up,wash and wax, belts etc...Mom knew i wanted it bad,, and signed it over to me in 1982. Lifelong Southern California car, in good shape, still on the road. Were growing old together!!! Lol.
Your mom is awesome!
The motor was impressive how it ran but I was more impressed with how the door closes.
Right, like a bank vault!
Very nice save Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching
Thanks Johnny. More coming!
Such a cool car. I remember when those cars were everywhere. That one is so sweet.
That was a fun video,Richard, You and Christina are beautiful people,while helping others! The video takes me back as my first car was a 1951 Chevy 2 Door Post;Same drive train,ran, and drove great!Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Great work! I really loved the sound of the door closing. Just a really solid "thud." The Tri Fives get all of the 50's Chevy glory, but the '50, '51, and '52 were solid and good looking cars that served many a family well. Thanks again for another great video! Keep 'em coming!
Thanks very much!
@@whattherust from what I see the rear bumper has the accessory fender guards or wraps they are wort some good money not sure if the front bumpers have the fender guards
Great car and great rescue peace and love from Iceland
Thank you! Greetings from Nashville, TN.
My folks had a '52, this one looks yo be the same color combination 2 tone grey. Theirs had the power glide Trans. This was the car they brought me home from the hospital after I was born. Has a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Steve.
i'm brazilian and i'm very happy to watch this video because my dad had three chevrolet, two styleline 1952 and a fleetline 1950. i miss that time so much. congratulations for the video.
Thank you for the support!
The '49-52 Chevy models have always attracted me. I'd forgotten the sound of the engine/transmission. I hope Tim and his family enjoy driving it for many miles to come.
Lovely car. A bit of spit shine on the chrome and the family can adopt me... 👍
Great old car. Reminds me of what the door to door salesmen used to drive, LOL. Thanks for the Vid! 🤗
Great easy one! Makes me optimistic about my 53 sitting for 30 yrs
I'd love to see a picture of your 53.
that was my first car i bought it in 1964 for 75.00 it was two tone green
Very nice. I remember the days of $100 cars.
that's some shinny/healthy looking hair, this owner has, oh yeah, the car is also great👍🏼
Another great video, sweet little car that one was running like a sewing machine great to get the backstory on this car it’s incredible how long he’s been in the family 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 love the new format of the videos. Keep it up.
Thanks for the support Dave.
Hi from France,my first american car was a 52 chevy four doors,powerglide.I got her in 1982 and kept it only one year,sold her to a good friend of mine who still owns her.This car is in amazing condition,runs better after valve clearance adjustment she 'll be a perfect runner.
Awesome history behind that car. Thanks for doing what you do and reviving these beautiful old classics. When I was younger I used to buy revive and sell classics. Now I watch guys like you take the torch. Well done! And put the vacuum gauge and dwell meter in your toolbox. LOL
Thanks Gary. A vacuum gauge is now part of the kit!
You’re one of the few guys on KZhead who use the 2 stroke fuel mix to start old motors. That’s the way to go. I cringe when guys use carb or brake cleaner to start an old motor. Some of that lifter noise might be normal, since they’re solid lifters. You’ll quiet them down some with an adjustment.
I know what you mean. When I see someone use Brakeclean to start a car it makes me crazy.
Another great video, I love how you are both involved in these resurrections, make a good team. Beautiful car and running so well 👍
Thanks Sam!
I sure hope you fix that because that's a part of American history and by the way you have one lovely wife you should cherish every day with her God bless you and her good luck on your quest
Thank you for the kind words David.
@@whattherust It's no problem because it's true and good luck on all of your starts and finishes I enjoy watching you cuz you tell it how it is I like the trucks you get that's a beautiful truck you got that old one bye for now
Another fine automobile saved by W.T. Rust. Great job! Missed you two last Monday.
Thanks my friend! We have something big we've been working on! You'll get a sneak peek next week!
@@christinarust6957 Very good! Looking forward to it.
that was a good one, liked it!
Thanks for the support.
Fun video, cool old car, cool helpful cat. You deserved an easy project, after the recent ones. But when you were driving it, I kept yelling at the TV “Does the radio work? Turn on the radio!”
Oh man, I should have tried that! Next time!
Most people are all about 55-57 chevys, but I always loved 46-54 chevys. That's a beautiful car there. Thats back when people took pride in their work still. And those old bumper jacks are the best. My car has its original jack and I've used it many times. It seems way more stable than those floor jacks, especially on uneven ground. I'd use mine over any floor jack.
I agree. I have owned a few Tri-Five Chevys, and these from the years prior are better. More solid, and an overall better feel and much better dashboard clister.
Wow what a beautiful vehicle although there is a difference when you compare the ones you find out in the woods to something that's been kept in a barn most of its life, you know when you take away the sunlight and keep it in a dark Barn usually the interior will last a long time especially stuff that would actually made from good products and that means the metal too. Those years they really didn't have good Chrome unless they were a high-end car and even then some of them had a problems. Anyway I'm glad to see you and your gal helping out someone who doesn't know a whole lot about vehicles and getting there pride and joy back on the road. Many blessings.
We are glad you liked it Joseph. You're right about the chrome. 1952 was a very bad year for plating due to zinc restrictions from the Korean war.
I agree about the interior. once had a car with seat covers, the interior was baked crispy in places; the front seats were still as new. but the covers came apart, so I removed them. a year later the front seats looked worse than the rear seat bank... that's UV rays and heat/cold for you.
Piece of cake to fix that car, I can't wait to see it going. That car and engine compartment looks impecable, I would love to put my hands on it, a my 70 years old I would do it for free, too bad I am around 1700 miles away from you guys.
the oil dirty the first time is because of the dipstick tube and all the grime that accumulates, after sitting so long, it drains down towards the oil on the dipstick, is not a lot but enough to blackened the oil
Thanks for the info. Makes sense.
This was great y’all!! I also love to hear the story of the car. Well done to you & Christina. Y’all are like The Automotive Time Traveling Duo 😊👍👍
Thanks Dan! This one was easier than most, but still fun.
This car is a really amazingly well-preserved vehicle!!
It sure is.
It's about time you guys are back on
Awesome video. They don't make cars like they used to. I wish I was around in the 50s to see the cars driving around then
I know exactly what you mean.
Hi from Scotland. Nice car, nice location, and not too much dust and dirt to deal with. Richard, you didn’t get too dirty making this one. The car had very obviously been well cared for, and when it started it was pretty quiet and smooth. Both of you do a great job in making these videos, and also showing some of the important details of the process. On to the next one I guess, so please keep them coming. Good luck to you both 👍.
Thank you John. The next one is going to be a lot more difficult.
one of the hardest thing to learn is the turning around without power steering. no need for a gym, the workout you get will keep your upper body fit. Plus the play and travel in the steering linkage.Beautiful ride!
Right! I used to own an old GMC ruck with manual steering and 31 inch tires. My arms were huge,
This is a really sweet old ride!
awesome video the car runs and drives amazing
Thanks!
A real gem!
Great video, my grandma had the same car in the station wagon.I can barely remember riding in it, probably back in the late 60's and 70's.
Thank you Jason.
Excellent! I wish I could do this stuff again!
Why not?
Thanks Dennis!
This is a good era of Chevy. My grandfather had a 1953 version, which was the next generation, but still very similar. Those six cylinder Chevy engines were almost indestructible. I don't know if they had hydraulic lifters that year or not. If they did, getting the lifters free of internal sludge might quiet down the valve noise. Might even be able to accomplish that with an additive like Sea Foam. If it has solid lifters, then setting the valve lash will help, but the owner might hire that job out to an experienced mechanic. If he wants to try it himself, though, he has the shop manual, and that's a big help. Congrats on getting the car running.
Thank you Kaye!
What a gr8 old Chevy. It is so quiet and just cruizes right along. Gr8 job 👍💪😎
Thank you!. This is a special car.
You could of picked up a metal filter to screw onto the fuel lines. Either way, another excellent vid.
Thanks very much.
Great video of our great cars back on the road , Tim is Blessed to have that Car, Thank you for sharing it!
You're welcome!
Richard … great video!! Sometimes the dark stain on the dipstick is a chemical reaction between the oil and the substrate of the dipstick. It looks good on the next pull. You and your wife make a great team!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! Your channel is a welcome pleasure in a tense hectic world. Thanks again!!!
Thanks for the info Dave! That explains it.
Just recently discovered your channel, great content , pretty lady and I like how honest the work is. Not always easy and certainly not staged as you really have to wrench on some of these vehicles. Two thumbs up !
Thank you William. Some are easier than others, but what you see is always real.
I love these old cars ! when I was born it was new 😃👍
Another great episode you too , thanks , rock steady tickover brilliant !
Thank you for the support steve.
That is such a beautiful car, and it is in fantastic condition. That family is lucky to own that car. It ran really well once you got it going. It certainly didn't seem like it had been off the road for almost 50 years.
Sweet !!! Thanks for your good work !! Love the car.
Really enjoyed your revival video.I've had a few of these cars and they are,like you said,super easy to work on.I would love to have that one too,lol!Looking forward to the next revival.
Thanks Neil! We have some that are much more challenging coming soon.
This sweet little Chevy is the same age as I am. I would say that she may even be in better condition than me. But it is a sweet little Chevy and I hope the family will enjoy it for many more decades.
AWESOME..... my parents had a /53 Chev convertible when I was young....learned how to drive on it......this was great to see.... !!
Glad you liked it!
Finally had some time to comment. Loved this one! My first car was a '51 Ford 2 door coupe I got free from a friend of my Dads. Flathead 8 sitting on the exhaust manifolds. The motor mounts were rusted away. Fortunately I worked in a gas station at that time. I was 15 or 16. Now that was about 55 years ago. Geez time fly's. Hey the vid was great! Glad to see you got an easier one for once. Great filming job and discussions. Richie - I'll say it again - Your a lucky man.
Thanks very much.
These old cars are awesome I'll take them any day compared to the cars of today.
Agreed!
Lol, not if you want to go any significant distance. Old cars like this are ok for around town, or maybe a 40 mile trip from home, but your not going to drive it coast to coast. Nor would you want to.
Well done explaining everything in terms everyone including novices/newbies can understand. Some of us old hands just have a harder time putting things in terms that are easy to follow by someone new to the lifestyle. Easy to listen to and some nice older but not too neglected/aged eye candy with just enough time showing to get the heart pumping a bit harder and get the blood flowing and a touch of envy of being able to spend a bit of time putting hands on that one as not many get the opportunity to lay hands on one that well preserved, getting the motor running fairly quickly so can take a good test ride before moving on to the next one.
Thanks Todd. I am thankful I am able to work on these old gems.
The timing of this video is great. I have a 52 4 door Deluxe that's been parked since the mid 80's. It's been in my wife's family since new. We're doing a first start on it this weekend. I hope our first start will go as well as this one!
Fantastic! Good luck!
Three On The Tree Never Heard That Expression Before!!
My parents were born in 1950 and 1951, and that was a great time to be alive. I would've loved to have been around in the 50s and 60s. When my parents first met here north of Pittsburgh, PA they were drag racing. My dad had a 1957 Chevy 210 post with a 327, a 4 speed manual, and my mom had my grandmother's 1964 Plymouth Fury wagon with a 383 automatic, but they raced up a local hill that leads from Bridgewater, PA up to Patterson Township, PA (upscale Beaver Falls), and they were neck and neck where the lanes merged up top of the hill and my mom forced my dad into the golf course...lol Then, my dad was in a local band in the mid to late 60s called, "the Unrested Soul," and my mom told her best friend that it was between the lead singer and my dad the bass player, and whoever came up to her first she would go out with, and my dad walked past her and said hi...the rest is history. I have two much older sisters and not only are my parents still alive, but very healthy...and just went through a direct hit from Hurricane Ian as my entire immediate family lives on the east coast of Florida right where Ian just hit, and they're all healthy and suffered no major damage in their areas thank God.
That is an awesome story Robert. Stay safe.
Awesome Awesome 👌 video I enjoyed every every minute 😀 love those old Chevys I worked on a lot of them back in the day 😀
Thank you for the support Joseph!
what a great story and a real beauty
That's amazing! Another winner!! 👍 🙂🙂 My family had a lot of Chevys over the years and I believe there were at least two 52s. I know for certain my dad's cousin had a 57 Bel Air, in black, that he drove up into the 70s. And I think his other cousin had a 52 as well. Congratulations on another success, Richard and Christina! Thank you for sharing! 🙂🙂
Thank you David! I have another 52 coming soon that will be a lot more challenging!
Great job on that beautiful Chevy,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
My grandfather gave me his 1953 Ford mainline it has been in the family since 1955. It was last registered in 1962, and I got it registered back in March of 2021 it is a blessing.
Old cars can be like that!
I really enjoyed the video on the old chevy , good job !
Thanks Brent!
The car is in great condition. And the condition and integrity and strength of that gasoline is absolutely unheard of setting all those years a full tank and not going bad I noticed when it was spitting out or leaking the gas was just as clear as it could be it's just amazing. and no foul odor.Yep good video.
Hello Richard, Great video and beautiful car. Be well
What the...... RUST..... love your videos guy's! Keep em up!!
Thank you Micah.More are coming.
This model of deluxe Chevy car was my very first vehicle that I drove the one my dad had was a $51 deluxe Turtle back just like this one only my dad's was a two-door I know this is a four but basically the same car
We had family friends that had this same car, only not the deluxe. It was their only car when I was a youngun, so I rode in it many times. This brought back memories. When you didn't get spark, I immediately figured it was the ignition switch being crudded up. I don't know if this has hydraulic lifters or not, I'm guessing not, so lashing the valves will quiet the sewing machine. I worked at the Chevy 6 cylinder engine plant in 1968 and 69, so I knew the updated version of this engine very well. Great video.
You know cars for sure. It took me a bit to figure out it was the ignition switch. Now I know for the future.
Beautiful gorgeous car. Myn it's 51 chevy styleline deluxe 4dr sedan 3sp manual transmission 235cu inline 6. Still working on restoration.
When I was in high school 66 through 68 these cars were for sale for $25. Some even had the old power glides. Nobody wanted them because they were six cylinders and everybody wanted eights. Nice running Chevrolet six cylinders or a pleasure to drive.
So true. It was the same in the 80s. Anything with a 6 was not popular.
Great episode, really enjoying your channel.
Thank you Steven! This one was a bit easy, but the next will not be!
Another good one. That’s a cool old car.
Thanks Rob!
What are the chances of converting that car to 12 volt system? Back then,cars and life were a whole lot more simpler! Thanks for everything.
Hi Randy. It isn't difficult, but since this will be a weekend car I would leave it as is.
You and Christina do really great work thanks for saving all these old cars and trucks my brother had a 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up i have a collection old gas pumps, oil cans, signs gas station road maps, old hub caps and old car and truck owners manuals i really enjoy your videos thank again Richard
You're welcome Doug. Thank you very much.
First of all, I loved your video on the 1952. I wish I had watched this video prior to me working on my 1950. The history on the 50 is that it sat for 37 years at my dad’s house and the best part he had a over haul performed prior to parking it. Now I don’t know what was actually done to the engine as far as a total over haul or partial. But after I got it running it purrs like a kitten. One thing I did notice is mine did not have a fuel filter prior to the carburetor now I never remember it having one because I drove it for a year and a half from 1969 to 1971. |The gas line between the fuel filter and carb is a solid steel line so that tells me it is originally did have a fuel filter. I opted not to put one at the position for the safety factor of leaking on to the exhaust manifold (but that is just my decision). Great video! Thanks, Joaquin
wow! thank you both for making running this old one, like & thumb's up 👍
Thanks Dany!
60 years from now, you will have a LOT more trouble getting my 2021 Challenger going again....
So true!
That 52 is a nice Chevy, it’ll clean up real good and it looks very original. I would split the manefold to get two tail pipe’s music to my ears, some whitewalls and original hubcaps to Cruze all over town. Greetings from California.
I'll have a video soon of a split manifold. I am looking forward to how it will sound.
@@whattherust it’ll sound and run better, I split the manefold on my 53 Chevy truck and it sounds better, I got straight pipe’s with VW chromed tips on the end.
Cars used to be so easy to work on. That 6 popper is smooth as silk. The style is pretty funky but Chevy got it all together in 55 and the rest is history.
Good Morning Richard and Christina. Well i have just began to watch your Channel. I am very Impressed and Admire your Care and Thoughtfulness, when you do your Will it Start or a Restoration project on these Gorgeous automobiles. Your Quality and Video-ography is Superb. It is a real joy to see this Incredible style of showing the viewer just how Good American cars were Built to last and look Great. Thank you very much to You Richard and Christina. Kindest Regards to you both, from Jonathan. 😃😃😃😃👍👍👍💯💯
Thank you so much Jonathan. We love your comment.
Also so far I know license plate in trunk orgnail one , also the blue plate is from 1993 to present years of Historical plate called Richard and Christine ! In Ontario Canada 1992 introduced the Historical plate and can be used to built ones till 1995 only on vans or cars and trucks !
Great vid many thanks for sharing adventures 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Easy 12 volt conversion with 61 12 V generator, voltage regulator and coil. Pertronix ignition eliminate points and condenser, 35 Amp generator use with original wiring harness.
Great job!!! and nice car...
Thanks very much.
Believe it or not , I just put a deposit on a 52 bel air yesterday ! I was lucky to find one in almost pristine condition ! Beautiful paint , interior ,and trim , dash , etc. ! Can’t wait to pick it up ! We had a 51 bel air in the early sixties , and when it started shimmering between 40 and 45 miles per hour , my mother not knowing what was wrong , sold it to my neighbor for 25 bucks ! Damm if he didn’t fix it by just adjusting a tie rod or something , and it was just fine! But she found a Chevy 57 wagon for 150 bucks , and we drove that all over the west coast , camping twice a month for years ! Hell , one time we was on the Oregon coast when a tire ….. oh never mind . Thanks for the video ! Brought back some good memories !
Glad it brought back some memories.Good luck with the Bel Air. That is exciting!
@@whattherust wow , I’m impressed ! Two months after your video , and your still answering the comment section ! And I noticed that your responses , are all different than each other , non are duplicated like so many other people are doing ! That shows me and others , that you really read the comments , care about your viewers , so I guess I need to subscribe ! That being said you enjoy the rest of you day ! Peace out !
@@sandrageorge4429 Hi Sandra. I read them all, even on older videos. My viewers and subscribers are important to me, and the least I can do is pay attention to what they have to say. I learn a lot! By the way, should you need mechanical parts, I know of a 51 that is available. Check out the video of the burned-up Chevy.