I don't know what happened to it but my parents bought a Pontiac Chieftain in the the early 50's. Looked just like the one you are working on. Great memories, thanks Arizona
The old Pontiac never had a chance. Brent won't give up on her. Perseverance..... You got a lot of that. And it helps that you know more than the average.
tickle me loose buddy..... your amassing to watch fixing these old cars....Your stick to it is remarkable, and it pays off....I was shocked that it finally ran.....your the man...
nice project, it's a good looking car the '49er. The joy on your face when she fired up the first time was priceless. keep on truckin' Brent, keep safe
My Dad had a '48 Pontiac Silver Streak, had a flathead 6 but a crack in #5 cylinder wall. He bought a running '54 Pontiac (last year for the flathead engine) with a straight-8 and pulled the motor. It was a bolt-in swap into the '49 and ran like a champ.
Optimism abounds; great project ..and parts cars , invaluable.. Love this Guy stuff. I never had a newer in Wyoming 1979 to 1990, drove these Old Buggers.
I love that sloping roof line down the back and the wide trim piece on the hood. Man, I think the body lines are cool as is don't even chop it. Your reaction when the pistons were popping up and down was "priceless "
I'm a mechanic in New Zealand. We used to spray a liberal coat of galvanized roof paint onto the copper gasket and it stopped any seepage because after 50+ years they are never completely flat, LOL It fills any minor scratches too. It always worked.
Video did NOT drag! It was great. This one is screaming to have a good build series. 20K plus views already. No wonder, it's a 49 two door with a visor. Can't wait to see more of your magic. Thank you.
Enjoyed seeing that one start ....when I was small my Aunt used to visit with a 49 or 50 Pontiac ...got into a lot of trouble pushing the starter button with my Cousin in the driveway ....what a tank
Its not a bad looking ride you know. I was born in 49. The motor actually purred the 1st start, amazing. Saw some chrome off the 4 door that might work, bumper and grill looked nicer. I have no idea how you deal with the body rust underneath, Be a driver for sure, make is safe and reliable then another guy could tinker away and still drive it to the hardware store. Great job on the motor. Nice project. Thanks for sharing, Dennis in Virginia
Project is a 50 Pontiac, parts car is a 49 Pontiac, both are Canadian Pontiacs (Chevy/Pontiac combo). I have had a couple of 49 Pontiacs so this project is of interest. Your approach is beneficial to those who don't know much about this process and if you don't know much there really is a lot to know and learn. Thanks.
I had a ‘49 Olds with the “Big Six” flat head. Nice to see something comparable worked on👍 My Olds had an X frame and lever shocks. Your Pontiac must be a ‘50 because I believe that’s when the conversion from lever to tube shocks was.
My first recollection of a car was my dad's 1950 Pontiac. Then I ran across a picture of me as a toddler in 1955 with the Pontiac in the driveway. It was a straight 8, he had it until the mid 60s. Great old car, very reliable.
I Knew it would run. What a wonderful experience to discover a good engine under all those rumors. It's hard to beat the old 6. One of the best engine made. You couldn't hurt them.
I somehow knew that you'd get it running. I always worry, when someone sprays oil down the plug holes, that they're going to drop the little red tube down one of them lol.
Love your channel, all the content, music & your laid back attitude / approach to your projects, since stumbling on it about a month ago ! I had a '50 Pontiac 4 dr Streamliner many, many years ago, that my great aunt gave me. My dad had.a '49 2 dr sedan he bought new. I also restored a '38 Pontiac 2 dr fastback sedan back in 1975. So the old Tin Indians have a special place in my heart. Always look forward to & enjoy your videos ! Very well done ! Don't change a thing. Thanks for all your efforts & time to share with all of us. You're a Class Act ! Much enjoyed !
Hi Brent here's an old school trick for you with a seized engine soak it as you've done put a breaker bar on the crankshaft pulley nut point towards the floor slightly and put a trolley jack on the end of the bar just a little pressure and leave it like that, all the time the engines soaking the jack is trying to turn the crank, love the channel regards from the UK, Bob
This engine sounds pretty good for being stuck as long as it was. I knew you'd get this running. Amazed I am. It started right up!!! The poor General is getting fogged..
Love those old Pontiacs. My first car in 69 was my grandfather's 51 Pontiac Chieftain. Straight 8 3 on the column. Light green 4 dr. That straight 8 was very powerful. later I had a 53 4dr str 8 automatic dark green top light green bottom. and a 50 2dr business coupe with a 6 that I bought for $50.00 and drove 2 years.
I'm not a master mechanic or anything close however I have been working on vehicles for fifty years and I have never seen or used channel locks along with a brass hammer to adjust valves. Goes to show even old people can learn something new everyday.
Since you were holding the hot wire in hand an the battery was disconnected after it would start, it appears that the generator is doing what it should an making juice to run on. I like the front of your parts rig the best an no holes in the headlight brows. What a find. Glad it wasn't the slush box transmission as there okay but ah.... just not my cup of java. It should be a breeze for the starter car builder as they really forgiving in so many ways. I used to boil the head gasket in hot water and then quence it in diesel oil. It would swell up enough to get you by for a few but not for long. Great little videos your giving us Brent
Sweet. I love my Pontiacs. The eyebrowes on the 4dr parts car look minty. I like the front end on the parts car. Very clean lines complimentary bumper, but the big chunky dental work of the 49 is boss. Win win!
I came home from the hospital after I was born in an Oldsmobile of that body style and year. My dad loved that car. It was originally lavender and he painted it pearl green.
I love your videos, you are so forgiving with these classic cars. You always have something good to say about them, regardless of the shape they are in.
If it’s a copper gasket you heat it up and dunk it in water to anneal it and it makes it soft again. Great work love your videos all the way from the uk. Thanks Malcolm.
Could peck on the pistons with a brass or lead hammer. And could do the same with the valves And that motor sure does rock a bit when you try moving it. That was surprising. Who would have thought. Yea, it runs pretty good. You need to let it warm up. You keep killing it. Ronnie
Hey my name is Nick are used to do mechanic work and boy you are a great mechanic I’ll tell you right now you’re very very good excellent I love to watch you all the time keep up the good work
Don't junk that old starter. If you free off that mill then I'm sure you can free of a mere starter solenoid. You've nothing to lose anyway if it won't go back together. btw The way that fired straight into life after fixing the points was beautiful. No coughing, spluttering or masses of cranking, just immediate smooth running. Amazing after being so stuck.
Great to see it go from stuck to running! I was half expecting you to run some sand paper between the valves and seats just to give them a little clean up.
08:09 I really like the OEM air cleaner. Lol. 14:49 I use to put Kerosene in the cylinder, let it soak, and use a piece of wood as my punch/drift and hit it with a hammer. Took time but it worked. When you saw the level of Kerosene going down things were happening. The sound to me sounds like the Bendix on the starter is not disengaging. It's in over run.
Kerosene works very well, fill up stuck cylinder s and let set.. I had a 1939 Pontiac 6 cylinder stuck solid. Couldn't even break it by towing it popping the clutch. Finally one day I had to move it again I was using the stuck motor as a break. Then the motor broke free sending me down the hill hit a tree. Changed oil started it Up.
My dad had a 1950 Pontiac in high school and drove until he got married it was pretty Rusty and he scrap the car except the tail lights and put them on his 1954 pickup truck and he also kept the instrument cluster which we still have
Brent and his magic defibrillator brings another beautiful lady back to life...good job! I wish I could teleport through my phone and enjoy those good old fashioned exhaust fumes with you.
Just going to pass a little I know about the Pontiac six, the flywheel bushing for the transmission shaft is a ball bearing instead of a bronze bushing and can be a bear to dismantle if rusted, yours look in better shape than mine was.
Love that comment "I bypassed that disappointment right away" LOL - your channel just gets better and better! - oh ya for what its worth, we used to use plain old diesel fuel as a penetrating lubricant for the really tough shit.
Hands down, the best channel, the best works, the most likeable presenter. One man band doing magic with old cars. Love your videos!
Geez, I jumped for joy when she finally started Brent! Way to go! I was surprised as to how quiet it actually was.
Unbelievable! She's a runner, can't beat those old flatheads, I can't get over how quickly it starts!!
I don't know what happened to it but my parents bought a Pontiac Chieftain in the the early 50's. Looked just like the one you are working on. Great memories, thanks Arizona
The old Pontiac never had a chance. Brent won't give up on her. Perseverance..... You got a lot of that. And it helps that you know more than the average.
Man about jumped out of my seat for joy when she kicked over and ran like a top..amazing. Was not expecting that!
I had that happen with a 48 plymouth 4 door sedan.
Popped off and ran perfect. All I did was give it a total tune up. It sat for over 20 years.
tickle me loose buddy..... your amassing to watch fixing these old cars....Your stick to it is remarkable, and it pays off....I was shocked that it finally ran.....your the man...
‘Unthaws’ cracks me up! Isn’t that like ‘refreezes’? But hats off to the guy’s determination and attitude!
nice project, it's a good looking car the '49er. The joy on your face when she fired up the first time was priceless. keep on truckin' Brent, keep safe
That loader or whatever you call it, is probably the best investment you ever made considering how much use it gets. Pretty handy tool for your needs.
Ian you getter done just take your time and do it right. Hope you all are having a good day. God bless and have a blessed evening and night
My Dad had a '48 Pontiac Silver Streak, had a flathead 6 but a crack in #5 cylinder wall. He bought a running '54 Pontiac (last year for the flathead engine) with a straight-8 and pulled the motor. It was a bolt-in swap into the '49 and ran like a champ.
Optimism abounds; great project ..and parts cars , invaluable.. Love this Guy stuff. I never had a newer in Wyoming 1979 to 1990, drove these Old Buggers.
The little things that make are day. Thanks for sharing.
I think that was the fastest fire up I’ve ever seen from a stuck engine to running, love your surprised look when it first ran ,,you made it look easy
That runs smooth for the age of the car. Amazing.
I love that sloping roof line down the back and the wide trim piece on the hood. Man, I think the body lines are cool as is don't even chop it. Your reaction when the pistons were popping up and down was "priceless "
It fired right up and I thought. Are you kidding me. But there it is. Great job Brent. Wow!
I have been all weekend watching your 38 Pontiac build and I followed along on the general build. I love your content keep them coming.
I'm a mechanic in New Zealand. We used to spray a liberal coat of galvanized roof paint onto the copper gasket and it stopped any seepage because after 50+ years they are never completely flat, LOL It fills any minor scratches too. It always worked.
I had great luck using Siloo Valve Kleen, add it to oil and run the engine. Does a fine job !
Love those midfifty 2 door fastbacks
I have heard them called several things, I remember about 50 years ago a guy called them a turtleback
Video did NOT drag! It was great. This one is screaming to have a good build series. 20K plus views already. No wonder, it's a 49 two door with a visor. Can't wait to see more of your magic. Thank you.
Enjoyed seeing that one start ....when I was small my Aunt used to visit with a 49 or 50 Pontiac ...got into a lot of trouble pushing the starter button with my Cousin in the driveway ....what a tank
Its not a bad looking ride you know. I was born in 49. The motor actually purred the 1st start, amazing. Saw some chrome off the 4 door that might work, bumper and grill looked nicer. I have no idea how you deal with the body rust underneath, Be a driver for sure, make is safe and reliable then another guy could tinker away and still drive it to the hardware store. Great job on the motor. Nice project. Thanks for sharing, Dennis in Virginia
Project is a 50 Pontiac, parts car is a 49 Pontiac, both are Canadian Pontiacs (Chevy/Pontiac combo). I have had a couple of 49 Pontiacs so this project is of interest. Your approach is beneficial to those who don't know much about this process and if you don't know much there really is a lot to know and learn. Thanks.
It's such a great feeling to win the battle with something rust stuck.
I had a ‘49 Olds with the “Big Six” flat head. Nice to see something comparable worked on👍 My Olds had an X frame and lever shocks. Your Pontiac must be a ‘50 because I believe that’s when the conversion from lever to tube shocks was.
Some ATF in the oil works wonders for cleaning and unsticking the lifters and cleaning out the oil pump and such.
My first recollection of a car was my dad's 1950 Pontiac. Then I ran across a picture of me as a toddler in 1955 with the Pontiac in the driveway. It was a straight 8, he had it until the mid 60s. Great old car, very reliable.
really enjoyed watching you breath life back into this old poncho
that is the kind of car that really needs to see the road again. thanks for initiating the first steps of it's revival!
Fun... So glad you are keeping this engine instead of swapping it out.
"Compression...I bypassed that disappointed right away ! " Good move. You are now my hero.
I Knew it would run. What a wonderful experience to discover a good engine under all those rumors. It's hard to beat the old 6. One of the best engine made. You couldn't hurt them.
I somehow knew that you'd get it running. I always worry, when someone sprays oil down the plug holes, that they're going to drop the little red tube down one of them lol.
Cool lull! My buddy Brian had one of those. What a handy unit. Especially in MN
Love your channel, all the content, music & your laid back attitude / approach to your projects, since stumbling on it about a month ago !
I had a '50 Pontiac 4 dr Streamliner many, many years ago, that my great aunt gave me. My dad had.a '49 2 dr sedan he bought new. I also restored a '38 Pontiac 2 dr fastback sedan back in 1975. So the old Tin Indians have a special place in my heart.
Always look forward to & enjoy your videos ! Very well done ! Don't change a thing. Thanks for all your efforts & time to share with all of us. You're a Class Act ! Much enjoyed !
Hi Brent here's an old school trick for you with a seized engine soak it as you've done put a breaker bar on the crankshaft pulley nut point towards the floor slightly and put a trolley jack on the end of the bar just a little pressure and leave it like that, all the time the engines soaking the jack is trying to turn the crank, love the channel regards from the UK, Bob
Just love that Canadian bumper jack you used on the parts car😉👍👍
This engine sounds pretty good for being stuck as long as it was. I knew you'd get this running. Amazed I am. It started right up!!!
The poor General is getting fogged..
Marvel Mystery Oil helps get stuck motors free too. Keep plugging. I'll keep watching. Enjoy the new adventure. It's not terrible.
THE MOST entertaining first start video ever!
Brent I love how happy and excited you get when an old motor fires up :) It puts a smile on my face too. I'm always amazed that they actually run 👍👍👍
Beautiful, beautiful car. Nice to see people willing to give ones in this condition some love.
Love those old Pontiacs. My first car in 69 was my grandfather's 51 Pontiac Chieftain. Straight 8 3 on the column. Light green 4 dr. That straight 8 was very powerful. later I had a 53 4dr str 8 automatic dark green top light green bottom. and a 50 2dr business coupe with a 6 that I bought for $50.00 and drove 2 years.
Brilliant and very lucky man Brent having such beautiful toys to play with ,you're living my dream brother!!!
Bravo Had a great time seeing you bringing it back to life. Thanks for sharing You both look happy Riding in the General
Love the Pontiacs. That looks a lot better than you would find around here.
That is such a kool car! Glad you brought the old girl back to life!!
I'm not a master mechanic or anything close however I have been working on vehicles for fifty years and I have never seen or used channel locks along with a brass hammer to adjust valves. Goes to show even old people can learn something new everyday.
Since you were holding the hot wire in hand an the battery was disconnected after it would start, it appears that the generator is doing what it should an making juice to run on. I like the front of your parts rig the best an no holes in the headlight brows. What a find. Glad it wasn't the slush box transmission as there okay but ah.... just not my cup of java. It should be a breeze for the starter car builder as they really forgiving in so many ways. I used to boil the head gasket in hot water and then quence it in diesel oil. It would swell up enough to get you by for a few but not for long. Great little videos your giving us Brent
Ahh..we had a "51" 4 dr Chieftain. Str-AAA-t 8... 3 speed with plenty of move em out !! Great to see what's happening at your garage 👍👍👓👓
Sweet. I love my Pontiacs. The eyebrowes on the 4dr parts car look minty. I like the front end on the parts car. Very clean lines complimentary bumper, but the big chunky dental work of the 49 is boss. Win win!
Brother, you're incredible 👨🔧👍👍
I love flathead sixes...basic and reliable. Always great to see someone get one running and use it rather than another small block install.
Cool. Ive never seen a motor turn over by starter with the head off. Cool seeing the pistons moving
I jumped up and cheered when that thing turned over! Awesome!
I enjoy watching honest effort, not every project starts out as a easy success. I’m with you all the way whatever happens!
Another great start. Thank you for sharing Brent.
What a thrill when it started to spin. I did the same thing with a 30s something Hudson straight 8 many years ago.
This was very gratifying. Can’t believe you got it running.
I came home from the hospital after I was born in an Oldsmobile of that body style and year. My dad loved that car. It was originally lavender and he painted it pearl green.
How cool is that ! 49 Pontiac, and it's a runner ! I thought the motor was a goner, but you bought it back yo life. Thanks Brent. 👍😎🙏🕵🏾♂️🍺🎵🎸🚙👽🥂
I look forward to seeing your videos
again an amazing video man....old school mecanics....like the early days......love it
I love your videos, you are so forgiving with these classic cars. You always have something good to say about them, regardless of the shape they are in.
You are the stuck motor man, very very cool!
I have a 48 Pontiac myself. Got the Straight Six running, but plan to put a small block in it this summer. Great vid 👍🏼
Keep calm and clean that gasket... You are quite the horse trader Brent!!!😎
Wow impressive, still runs, nothing like old school build. From amazon, car hop trays, spring is here.
If it’s a copper gasket you heat it up and dunk it in water to anneal it and it makes it soft again.
Great work love your videos all the way from the uk. Thanks Malcolm.
You must be a fairly good mechanic. You actually have time for your side projects. Hardly anyone else does.
This is the happiest I've ever seen you Brent (usually you're a laid back, reserved car genius). Had me smiling the whole through! Thanks!
my brother had a 52 had a problem with the engine so he put a Cadillac motor in it car ran unbelievable head flame throwers on the back it was great
Glad you picked a warm day
Nice job, for a minute didn't know if you were going to get it running.
I always loved seeing these old engines roar back to life.
Could peck on the pistons with a brass or lead hammer. And could do the same with the valves And that motor sure does rock a bit when you try moving it. That was surprising. Who would have thought. Yea, it runs pretty good. You need to let it warm up. You keep killing it. Ronnie
Hey my name is Nick are used to do mechanic work and boy you are a great mechanic I’ll tell you right now you’re very very good excellent I love to watch you all the time keep up the good work
Boy, she was screaming small block like crazy there for a while!! GOOD JOB!!
I got to be honest I really didn't think it would run but dang it does and sounds great determination pays off
Don't junk that old starter. If you free off that mill then I'm sure you can free of a mere starter solenoid. You've nothing to lose anyway if it won't go back together.
btw The way that fired straight into life after fixing the points was beautiful. No coughing, spluttering or masses of cranking, just immediate smooth running. Amazing after being so stuck.
Good looking Pontiac. Has a lot of potential. It will sell easy. Pretty sound car. 👍
Behold: The master of percussive maintenance!
Wow that thing went from being really stuck, to firing up and running like nothing ever happened! Looking forward to see it cruising around the yard!
Great to see it go from stuck to running!
I was half expecting you to run some sand paper between the valves and seats just to give them a little clean up.
I hope to find one like this after I get off this deployment in 7 months. Need stuff to tinker on and enjoy. Living vicariously through your videos!
Still 7 months of killing to do huh?
08:09 I really like the OEM air cleaner. Lol.
14:49 I use to put Kerosene in the cylinder, let it soak, and use a piece of wood as my punch/drift and hit it with a hammer.
Took time but it worked. When you saw the level of Kerosene going down things were happening.
The sound to me sounds like the Bendix on the starter is not disengaging. It's in over run.
Kerosene works very well, fill up stuck cylinder s and let set.. I had a 1939 Pontiac 6 cylinder stuck solid. Couldn't even break it by towing it popping the clutch. Finally one day I had to move it again I was using the stuck motor as a break. Then the motor broke free sending me down the hill hit a tree. Changed oil started it
Up.
My dad had a 1950 Pontiac in high school and drove until he got married it was pretty Rusty and he scrap the car except the tail lights and put them on his 1954 pickup truck and he also kept the instrument cluster which we still have
You’re really passionate and patient,it’s cool to see the general in back growth super like you job
That was good you got it going pretty good now we just got to see her running on its own. 👍👍😀
Brent and his magic defibrillator brings another beautiful lady back to life...good job! I wish I could teleport through my phone and enjoy those good old fashioned exhaust fumes with you.
You saved another one. This should make someone a fine project car.
Love the music and your work on this antique..My Dad loved Pontiacs..
Started watching your RUclips channel and i think it's awesome bringing these dinosaurs alive again, keep posting I'll keep watching awesome.
6 cyl, Pontiac... Most were overheating ironing board 8's. with a Hydra-Matic. Sounds promising. Keep it stock. Handy for getting groceries.
Just going to pass a little I know about the Pontiac six, the flywheel bushing for the transmission shaft is a ball bearing instead of a bronze bushing and can be a bear to dismantle if rusted, yours look in better shape than mine was.
That is one nice Pontiac Maan ! I really like it. Especially the Warer Fall Hood and the rest of the Crome is all there Maan. Yehaaa. Save It. !!
Love that comment "I bypassed that disappointment right away" LOL - your channel just gets better and better! - oh ya for what its worth, we used to use plain old diesel fuel as a penetrating lubricant for the really tough shit.
It was the brake fluid, brake fluid has rust inhibitors in it, if brake fluid won't unstick an engine then it is a loss. Great job!