My grandmother retired from Carter Carburetor in St. Louis, MO in 1970 after working there 25 years. In all those years she rode the bus to work and never missed a day or was late. She was a pretty tough ole broad and could have rebuilt your Packard carburetor blindfolded with both hands tied behind her back lol. I wish she were still with us.
Man i was almost about to comment abt carter being in st.louis.....my mom lived in south st.louis city fer many years and i remember driving past the front brick building of carter carbs many many times....that was back in the mid&late 80's
In the mid 1980s, my vocational high school auto mechanics class took a field trip tour of the Carter Carburetor plant while they were closing it down, and moving the machinery out. All cars will soon be throttle body or fuel injected in a few years, they told us. The buildings stood empty for decades, and I was able to tour them again years later. But they're all gone now, and nothing remains there but a huge, empty vacant lot.
You know in my opinion it doesn't matter matter who finishes first there are NO REAL LOSERS in this contest. Just reviving these old beasts with very little money is impressive.
Yes! Besides being a hell of a lot of fun to watch, this is *very* educational for people like me who have never rebuilt an engine. The highlights were Scott’s interpretations of the surfaces of the Buick lifters, and The Old Philosopher saying “it won’t roll uphill!” Tom Mr SOS is a world-class ball-buster!
The sound of those old motors coming to life after more than half a century was like the cries of a newborn baby. Almost brings a tear to my eye. Good job!
If you guys were in the states, I would award Team Buick a Medal of Honor for their accomplishments against all the odds. Nothing short of incredible. Proof positive that ANYTHING is possible, and NOTHING is impossible. Salute to All.
Well what could go wrong, after all both cars have been sitting for 40 or 50 years and the Buick had a piston that had to be beaten out in pieces and you had to put Ford 239 flathead rings on a Buick piston and you had to repair a cylinder head gasket that was probably the reason the Packard was parked just a half century ago because you couldn't get a new gasket. After all if you can rebuild the Plymouth found rotted away in a horse lot these two cars are a walk in the park. If it weren't coldwarmotors there might be a problem but after watching you for a few years I have come to expect the impossible. Simply amazing as always.
Best will it run ever! So great you showcase fixing and repairing rather than tossing and buying new!!! You guys have way more fun saving this stuff rather than just throwing money at it. That’s what the car hobby is losing in my opinion. The fun of just fixing and keeping things going rather than discard. This is the most old school real channel ever. Shows you don’t need Jay Leno’s bank roll to have fun with old cars. Life’s short, have fun and enjoy! People won’t be fixing lame ass Prius car parts like this in 66 years
Ok! Time for Part 5 of the Buick / Packard Straight-8-Showdown! Sorry this is a bit late; the video somehow took almost 12 hours to upload! This week Packard team has a few problems to get around if they are gonna try to fire that big flathead! And, as for Buick Team, well, things are not looking good as the Packard guys look to be pulling so far ahead that it will be impossible to catch up... So many parts are missing or beyond repair that they are gonna need some serious good luck if they are not gonna get steamrolled by the Packard juggernaut... Packard Team Captain Agent 303 had to visit family out of town this week, but Agent 7899 stepped up and proved more than equal to the job! Well done, sir. All the Buick team pulled together to get the remains of their seriously wrecked engine cleaned up, and now we'll see if it was all for nothing, or? I was a little nervous about doing this series, as I really have no idea if either car can ever be made to run again. They have been sitting in fields for 50 years or so, and both engines are seized up, so there will definitely be some luck involved, and likely a little penetrating oil, haha! Agent 303 is the Captain of the Packard Team, and the twin Agents 7678 and 0826 of the Center For Cultural Enrichment are Co-Captaining the Buick Team. Agent 900 and I are on both teams, to keep it fair... Please hit the ol' "like" button if you want more "Showdown" vids, ( It really helps the vids get seen) cheers!** If you'd like to support our show, please visit our website at: www.coldwarmotors.com for Coffee Mugs, Dealership Decals, and Hats... "My Classic Tire" shirts coming soon! or join us on the Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/coldwarmotors and we'll hang out and talk about cars a lot, haha! All the support is so appreciated, and this channel could not exist without the people who keep it on the air... You guys are the best! All the very best to everyone from me and Frankers and the Agents! s
Did I see a can of rolling rock on the bench? Did I see a can of girl beer in what could be the last bastion of Canadian manhood? Tell me I didn't see that.
Thanks for documenting this. I've watched every straight eight Showdown video and I really like them. By the way, what state are you in? Or are you in Canada?
I love your videos, very instructive. Where can a person source parts for cars of this era in N. America?I'd like to get into classic cars, but have reservations about getting parts.
As usual another outstanding video. You know,I'm 65 yo, as a child in '62 or so cartoons on Saturday morning didn't start until 8 and ended at 10:30 .My Mom had a rule that my sister and I had to do our chores before we turned the TV on. I now await your videos with the same anticipation .Kinda makes me feel like a kid again,..... but I ain't !
By far the most 'raw', honest, no BS car channel on YT. This is the most original revival series to date. I can't believe how drawn into the action I got. Can't wait to see what car moves under its own power! So many knowledgeable "Agents", with great wit and sarcasm....Engineer Jim cracks me up. Keep at it Scott! CWM rocks! -A
So much better than those channels where they take a classic car, start to rebuild the engine, decide it’s unfixable, then they drop a LS1 in its place and butcher the car so it looks like some kind of Chip Foose nightmare.
You fella's are light years ahead of anything on cable/network TV! Your videos are what "reality TV" just wishes it could be! I can't wait to see which car makes it to the end of the driveway first. My money's on the Packard!
Hey Scott, I love all of your content, but I think this was my favorite one ever. You and the other agents had me laughing throughout and it hasn’t been a good week. The spark plug wires were unbelievable and indeed looked petrified. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for doing this. ☮️👍👍
Both engines sound great considering their long hibernation with nature. Each seemed happy to roar again with little complaining thanks to the love from all the agents. Is the driveway wide enough for two proud sleds trading paint, throwing rocks, flinging mud whilst agents and fans scream and cheer. GO PACKARD! GO BUICK! 🏁🏁🏁
This channel needs more subscribers. No, this channel DESERVES more subscribers! Scott is supremely talented and uses his talent for the things he cares about instead of becoming mind-numbingly rich like his talents could make him. And he shares it with us. By the way, his agents are talented and resourceful as well!
So, so cool. You’ve captured lightning in a bottle: a couple fabulous old cars-that any gear head yearns to see revived!-and an awesome and funny and clever group of guys with the best possible skipper. And Frankers to boot.. Bravo.
The combined amount of talent in that place is truly unbelievable. Naturally we all knew this already but this deserves an award. Never seen anything like it, not even in Cuba.
Outstanding!!!. The Packard, I had faith in. That Buick looks like it came out of a lake and it's making noise!. Zombie cars!. I'm floored. Can't get enough of your channel. Much love from N.J.
"Right now all we have is me" - the metal whisperer 😄 "How's the smell?" "Old" 😂 Love the plaid!👍🏻 So at 4:30 in the morning the Buick comes alive! Neighbors: "oh there's Scott and his old cars again." You need to do another one of these challenges!
People forget how fast cars used to wear out. All those brake drums and valve seats and starter motors were made to be repaired. They taught classes in how to do it. I learned how to run the valve grinder in VOTECH before I got my license. Auto and Ag shop classes were the best education I ever received.
I'm right there with you, buddy. I learned how to grind valves, cut valve seats, set up distributors on the machine, rebuild starters and alternators, etc. in 1974-75 at a local Vocational school. However, In 25 years as an Automotive Tech, I never had the opportunity to do any of those things as part of my job. Those were dying skills even then. I've since moved on to another career, but I'm quite jealous that Scott has a Distributor tester, Valve Grinder, Seat grinder and other cool old school equipment.
Wow I can't believe the progress on those things. Especially the Buick. Proof that if you're stubborn enough, have enough beers and pizza, mosquito coils, darts, and a few specialty tools you can un-shit almost anything. I mean when it gets down to it aside from the new piston and rings for the Buick most everything was just a disassemble (sometimes aggressively), some degree of tidy or rebuild with little or no parts replacement. And then put back together. I'm incredibly amazed at what you've done. now to see if you can whistle in some radiators and sort out those transmissions. Excellent work, Scott and Agents. Funny anecdote about the shitty paint mixing screwdriver. The first tool I was ever given by my dad. I don't remember how old I was but I was younger than 13 for sure because it was before we moved the first time. I needed a philips screwdriver so I found one in his tool box. It was a #1 Philips made by Craftsman. The thing had been used to stir MANY cans of paint. The shank was about as big around as my pinky it was so thick with dried paint of many colors. Dad cut the paint off of the tip, mostly, and I used it. He then said I could keep that one if I wanted to since he had plenty of them. That was going on 26+ years ago now. That screwdriver has built every computer i've ever assembled, and been used for every single task that a philips of such size would suffice for. I just walked across the room and fetched it to get the markings off of it so I could write this post with the actual #'s. I don't have many tools that I wouldn't allow somebody to borrow even for just a few minutes but that is one of them (the rest of them were also gifts from Dad. He has been gone for almost 2 years now. I think about and miss him every day but in addition to those times I always think about him when I reach for that screwdriver.
@@aliceshaw8265 It's not hard to draw a comparison. Anybody can just go to home depot or the snap on guy and buy anything. But finding something, cleaning up and making it work and have life again, is more rewarding every time you use the tool.
@@aliceshaw8265 We all gotta know a guy like You, for even the most inventive mechanics just can not build or have all what's needed to work on a different brand or problem every other time. And to Shane: my grampa's first gifts to me (now some 40+ yrs ago) still are in every set of tools I keep for different tasks. I love him every time I get one of those out.
Dear Shane Singleton. I absolutely love this story. A bit similar to mine. An adjustable wrench (= don't know the correct word/name) inherited from my beloved Granny. Although I really don't like to use those kind of tools I love this thing because of glued on emotions and memories. Best regards luck and health.
Hi guys. I have tons of tools. Thousands of dollars spent. I love them. They make me who i am. My favorites are old, hand me downs, garage sale stuff too. Junk picked, restored stuff. Right on Shane! Rev.
About the time we turn 35, the great aunts and uncles start to go, 45-50, aunts, uncles, some parents, and at 60, the second cousins....suddenly, everyone you depended on for advice...IS YOU... Things can be returned to America..a percent...even 25% of what it was in 1990 will give work to millions. Trump may be wrong on some things...but, everyone can not be an engineer, lawyer, IT Tech, or doctor..so anything that can be done to give those much higher than retail(that's falling apart, too.), paychecks is a good idea. While we're at it, CONGRESS NEEDS TO LOSE LIFETIME HEALTHCARE AND PENSIONS...AND TERM LINITS.
I GAVE THIS VIDEO A THUMBS UP BEFORE I EVEN WATCHED IT BECAUSE I KNOW FOR A FACT IT'S GOING TO BE A GOOD ONE. YOU COLD WAR MOTORS WARRIORS ARE INCREDIBLE GUYS! OF COURSE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST BUDDIES IN THE WORLD WITH FRANCINE RULING THE ROOST!
I just love this -- 59 minutes never went by so quickly. You guys have motivated me to keep tinkering with my formerly-known-as-hopeless heaps. There's few greater joys than firing one off that was written off thirty plus years ago & almost sent to da crusha.
What a fantastic treat it is to come along with you guys on this straight 8 adventure! Thanks for doing what you enjoy and taking the time and effort to video the whole thing. The dream of digging into the yard treasures you have in any aspect is really exciting and I envy you all! Even more so that you're doing it as a bit of a competition on two old big child bearing hip sized 8's like this! Love it! Been watching every one and anticipating the next like a boy at Christmas after he's sneaked into his parents present hiding place and knows he's getting the "Evil Knievel Stunt Cycle" and the "Super Slider Snow Skates" but still has to pretend he doesn't know and the wait is now worse for knowing.
Excellent achievements !! A compression test on the Buick would be fun with those custom rings. Thank you for all of your hard work Scott !! Saturdays are a real treat with your video releases !!
AWESOME! Do you think in 50 years some guy will be this thrilled when he drags his vintage Prius out of a barn and the electric motor spins as soon as he plugs it In? Hell no! There is nothing like seeing and hearing an internal combustion engine come back to life after a long sleep! Congratulations, this was an excellent group of videos.
Friday, 4:36 a.m.--lmao! Y’all put the “D” in dedicated! We are so fortunate to see these old girls comeback from the dead. Looking forward to the race🤟🏻
You guys not only pulled an all nighter but straight through to the next day to put that Buick back together. And all that love will shine through when that Buick wins. Ha ha ha. Get some well deserved sleep guys.
I’m cringing about the installation of the Buick’s lifters.....😣..... Great show!!... I love what you do!! 👍 Bringing back history even though it’s on life support and a priest is on stand to give the last rites...😳
Absolutely fantastic to see and hear both engines running again. You surpassed yourselves with exceptional teamwork and determination. You probably need a beer and dart counter in the corner ;-)
I absolutely love this series of real mechanics. My very first automobile, a 1952 Buick super 2 door hardtop, dynaflow, at the age of 12. Didn’t run but it purred later. My granddad was a airplane mechanic during ww2, in my eyes he could fix anything without a parts store, so a little assistance from time to time was needed. Thanks!
You guys so should have your own TV series. Another great vid. I love that '50 Buick. My father had a green Super sedan. He always talks about how great a car it was. The front end just screams "'50's yank tank" and I mean that as a love letter!
Both teams are amazing. You are all very resourceful and talented. May the best car win! Your viewers are the real winners. Keep up the great work gentlemen.
I was so waiting last week and as cool as the bikes were it was letdown not to see more straight-8-showdown and then when I got home tonight I got online and there it was a new packard vs buick vid and better than I expected. I loved when the gasket crisis and Scott's time is money and Steven's and we got neither sums up the coldwarmotor credo for most projects, then Scott made it work as usual. Then with team buick Jim saves the day with Ford piston rings that Scott makes fit and then hearing them both run was awesome, the only thing missing was Dean with his attentive tidying and team spirit, I hope all went well for him. You guys really show putting your heads together really works and I wish I was there for the fun.
This is the greatest series ever shown yet on youtube! It really should be put on T.V.! Well, I started out thinking the Buick had the edge with its overhead valves, and now that i see it is running, and also now that I hear the Packard is automatic transmission, I am beginning to lean back toward team Buick!
This is awesome! Not just reusing the original head gasket but repairing it first ! You guys are the absolute tops , always looking for the latest video ! Keep them coming please !
Straight eight ignition! That head gasket clean up was well done. I remember as a kid I watched my old man replace a head gasket on his six cylinder Holden in the front yard in the early 1970s. People used to do a lot themselves. You guys are revisiting frontier mechanics and it’s a pleasure to watch. Great video!
What I love most about this series is you’re reusing everything: No new parts other than that piston and the rings. This is what auto repair post-apocalypse would look like. Mad Max and the dwellers of vault 13 approve.
Awesome times 2. The old gals are running again. This is what they call backyard shade tree mechanic specials. Anxiously awaiting the smokey thunder run off soon.
So good to see the resurrection of big iron. I had a '53 Clipper ambulance that was a "Unit of Our Civil Defense" and had similar fun! Keep on keeping on...
This is becoming my favorite series! I love the way the teams and you have revived these dinosaurs and made them run without very many new parts. Hearing the straight eights fire again after so much neglect just makes me smile. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait for the next one.
My first head gasket restoration video lol ! And, how can the Buick run this smooth ? With those lifters ? Imagine what the cam looks like… Man, what a series ! Just cant get enough...
Incredible! You Guys are Heroes! The absolute best congratulations for reviving those old monsters, I have no doubt you will soon have them moving. Thank you for showcasing your epic efforts for everyone to enjoy.
Wow! And so kool!! To bad Dean had family doings. Scott,it is amazing what you can do with what you got! The improvising of parts..fixing and reusing of gaskets,accelerator pump,lifters with rust holes! (Extra lube!) Both of the engines sound great! Now we need to see them move! Thanks for the videos! And proving that you always don't need new parts to make engines run!
By far my favorite automotive RUclips Channe!! Forget LS swaps, let's unstick this straight 8!! Epic series!
Anybody can do a head gasket repair, but how many people could repair a head gasket? Priceless.
I've seen a few people do it, so it's nothing really new to me.
@@madmax2069 Dean is that you being sneaky on RUclips again!? ;)
No not me lol
@@Shane-Singleton 😂
Dean! Are you back now? Get over here! Hahaha
My grandmother retired from Carter Carburetor in St. Louis, MO in 1970 after working there 25 years. In all those years she rode the bus to work and never missed a day or was late. She was a pretty tough ole broad and could have rebuilt your Packard carburetor blindfolded with both hands tied behind her back lol. I wish she were still with us.
Yup, they don't make them as tough as they used to.
Man i was almost about to comment abt carter being in st.louis.....my mom lived in south st.louis city fer many years and i remember driving past the front brick building of carter carbs many many times....that was back in the mid&late 80's
My mom worked at carter till they found out she was pregnant with me.I guess I was born with gasoline in my veins.she flow tested afb's.
In the mid 1980s, my vocational high school auto mechanics class took a field trip tour of the Carter Carburetor plant while they were closing it down, and moving the machinery out. All cars will soon be throttle body or fuel injected in a few years, they told us.
The buildings stood empty for decades, and I was able to tour them again years later.
But they're all gone now, and nothing remains there but a huge, empty vacant lot.
@@wilkesjournal I haven't been back to St. Louis in quite a few years, it's so sad to hear that.
Easily my favorite YT channel. The running commentary is pure gold. My only complaint is that post-surgery, it hurts when I laugh that hard!
You know in my opinion it doesn't matter matter who finishes first there are NO REAL LOSERS in this contest. Just reviving these old beasts with very little money is impressive.
Yes! Besides being a hell of a lot of fun to watch, this is *very* educational for people like me who have never rebuilt an engine.
The highlights were Scott’s interpretations of the surfaces of the Buick lifters, and The Old Philosopher saying “it won’t roll uphill!” Tom Mr SOS is a world-class ball-buster!
WELL SAID!
Us U-Tubers are the real winners!
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The sound of those old motors coming to life after more than half a century was like the cries of a newborn baby. Almost brings a tear to my eye.
Good job!
If you guys were in the states, I would award Team Buick a Medal of Honor for their accomplishments against all the odds. Nothing short of incredible.
Proof positive that ANYTHING is possible, and NOTHING is impossible.
Salute to All.
To hear both engines fire put a huge smile on my face
Well what could go wrong, after all both cars have been sitting for 40 or 50 years and the Buick had a piston that had to be beaten out in pieces and you had to put Ford 239 flathead rings on a Buick piston and you had to repair a cylinder head gasket that was probably the reason the Packard was parked just a half century ago because you couldn't get a new gasket. After all if you can rebuild the Plymouth found rotted away in a horse lot these two cars are a walk in the park. If it weren't coldwarmotors there might be a problem but after watching you for a few years I have come to expect the impossible. Simply amazing as always.
Dear roy gunter!
Yes, yes and yes, Sir! Absolutely!
Best regards luck and health.
Amazing!
Best will it run ever! So great you showcase fixing and repairing rather than tossing and buying new!!! You guys have way more fun saving this stuff rather than just throwing money at it. That’s what the car hobby is losing in my opinion. The fun of just fixing and keeping things going rather than discard. This is the most old school real channel ever. Shows you don’t need Jay Leno’s bank roll to have fun with old cars. Life’s short, have fun and enjoy! People won’t be fixing lame ass Prius car parts like this in 66 years
Ok! Time for Part 5 of the Buick / Packard Straight-8-Showdown! Sorry this is a bit late; the video somehow took almost 12 hours to upload! This week Packard team has a few problems to get around if they are gonna try to fire that big flathead! And, as for Buick Team, well, things are not looking good as the Packard guys look to be pulling so far ahead that it will be impossible to catch up... So many parts are missing or beyond repair that they are gonna need some serious good luck if they are not gonna get steamrolled by the Packard juggernaut...
Packard Team Captain Agent 303 had to visit family out of town this week, but Agent 7899 stepped up and proved more than equal to the job! Well done, sir. All the Buick team pulled together to get the remains of their seriously wrecked engine cleaned up, and now we'll see if it was all for nothing, or?
I was a little nervous about doing this series, as I really have no idea if either car can ever be made to run again. They have been sitting in fields for 50 years or so, and both engines are seized up, so there will definitely be some luck involved, and likely a little penetrating oil, haha! Agent 303 is the Captain of the Packard Team, and the twin Agents 7678 and 0826 of the Center For Cultural Enrichment are Co-Captaining the Buick Team. Agent 900 and I are on both teams, to keep it fair...
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Did I see a can of rolling rock on the bench? Did I see a can of girl beer in what could be the last bastion of Canadian manhood? Tell me I didn't see that.
That's crazy they sure don't build them like they use to that's for sure and this series is proof of it
Sweet, sweet music. _ahhhh!_
Thanks for
documenting this. I've watched every straight eight Showdown video and I really like them. By the way, what state are you in? Or are you in Canada?
I love your videos, very instructive. Where can a person source parts for cars of this era in N. America?I'd like to get into classic cars, but have reservations about getting parts.
As usual another outstanding video. You know,I'm 65 yo, as a child in '62 or so cartoons on Saturday morning didn't start until 8 and ended at 10:30 .My Mom had a rule that my sister and I had to do our chores before we turned the TV on. I now await your videos with the same anticipation .Kinda makes me feel like a kid again,..... but I ain't !
By far the most 'raw', honest, no BS car channel on YT. This is the most original revival series to date. I can't believe how drawn into the action I got. Can't wait to see what car moves under its own power!
So many knowledgeable "Agents", with great wit and sarcasm....Engineer Jim cracks me up. Keep at it Scott! CWM rocks!
-A
Andy K
It genuinely feels like you are standing there, dart lit, beer open, at 3am.
So much better than those channels where they take a classic car, start to rebuild the engine, decide it’s unfixable, then they drop a LS1 in its place and butcher the car so it looks like some kind of Chip Foose nightmare.
The Buick started on the first crank, nobody was expecting that..
I'm 100% team Buick but that Packard engine turning over looked cool.
Go team Buick
Check out, Hagerty on RUclips, he did a video on a 1951 Nash Deliveryman, I think you would like it...
You guys are great, I wish I could be there with you, smoking, drinking beer, working on cars, eating pizza with a bunch of nice guys, THAT'S living.
You fella's are light years ahead of anything on cable/network TV! Your videos are what "reality TV" just wishes it could be! I can't wait to see which car makes it to the end of the driveway first. My money's on the Packard!
I wholeheartedly agree. It's what "reality" TV should be. It doesn't get much more real unless you're right there when it's filmed.
Buick just got fired up, and Packard has a handful to contend with in one shot!
"it's not going to roll uphill too fast!" You know you're in for a great video right off the bat. Too funny.
Hey Scott, I love all of your content, but I think this was my favorite one ever. You and the other agents had me laughing throughout and it hasn’t been a good week. The spark plug wires were unbelievable and indeed looked petrified. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for doing this. ☮️👍👍
It's just like magic! Well a bit of smoke and mirrors anyway, well plenty of smoke actually. Two runners, congratulations guys.
The guy with the little Dutch boy hair cut is my favorite. You couldn't make up a character that good.
Fully agree, Engineer Jim is super funny, in more than one way.
Cracks me up just to think of some of his lines.
Both engines sound great considering their long hibernation with nature. Each seemed happy to roar again with little complaining thanks to the love from all the agents. Is the driveway wide enough for two proud sleds trading paint, throwing rocks, flinging mud whilst agents and fans scream and cheer. GO PACKARD! GO BUICK! 🏁🏁🏁
Wonderful to hear these two beasts roar again, can't get enough! I never cease to be absolutely baffled by the skill present
"Big plug" trying to convince you the change your plugs. LMFAO. You can't fight Big Plug!
Careful! Big Plug is everywhere...
Scott, I've never had a frown turned upside down so fast, thanks for making my weekend.
This channel needs more subscribers. No, this channel DESERVES more subscribers! Scott is supremely talented and uses his talent for the things he cares about instead of becoming mind-numbingly rich like his talents could make him. And he shares it with us.
By the way, his agents are talented and resourceful as well!
Breaking every rule in the book..
Hell ya!
So, so cool. You’ve captured lightning in a bottle: a couple fabulous old cars-that any gear head yearns to see revived!-and an awesome and funny and clever group of guys with the best possible skipper. And Frankers to boot.. Bravo.
HEY!!!! GREAT!!!!! BOTH CARS ARE ALIVE ONCE MORE!!!!
That's fantastic!!!
Ford rings in the Buick and all!!!!
Excellant!!!!
The combined amount of talent in that place is truly unbelievable. Naturally we all knew this already but this deserves an award. Never seen anything like it, not even in Cuba.
Now that's some steep comparison, but I pretty much think this buncha Canucks would make it anywhere in style.
Dear SKODABAS.
Yes, yes and yes, Sir. Definitely!
Best regards luck and health.
SKODABAS unreal stuff pop pop had a 50 Buick that he still drove when I was a kid in the early 70s great stuff love it
"... eat Your heart out, Kubrick!" 😂 😂 😂
Outstanding!!!. The Packard, I had faith in. That Buick looks like it came out of a lake and it's making noise!. Zombie cars!. I'm floored. Can't get enough of your channel. Much love from N.J.
"Right now all we have is me" - the metal whisperer 😄
"How's the smell?"
"Old"
😂
Love the plaid!👍🏻
So at 4:30 in the morning the Buick comes alive!
Neighbors: "oh there's Scott and his old cars again."
You need to do another one of these challenges!
You Canucks are 1960"S California... Good God I love you guys!!!
People forget how fast cars used to wear out. All those brake drums and valve seats and starter motors were made to be repaired. They taught classes in how to do it. I learned how to run the valve grinder in VOTECH before I got my license. Auto and Ag shop classes were the best education I ever received.
I'm right there with you, buddy. I learned how to grind valves, cut valve seats, set up distributors on the machine, rebuild starters and alternators, etc. in 1974-75 at a local Vocational school.
However, In 25 years as an Automotive Tech, I never had the opportunity to do any of those things as part of my job. Those were dying skills even then.
I've since moved on to another career, but I'm quite jealous that Scott has a Distributor tester, Valve Grinder, Seat grinder and other cool old school equipment.
You guys have done so much with so little for so long, you now can do anything with nothing immediately.... I am impressed, cheers from Oklahoma
Tom, we are over in Roosevelt, OK trying to resurrect a big bunch of real oldies. Call city hall for the mayor.
never doubted for a second.... that no kits were harmed during this presentation.... lifters... cam in a can could save your bacon.
Wow I can't believe the progress on those things. Especially the Buick. Proof that if you're stubborn enough, have enough beers and pizza, mosquito coils, darts, and a few specialty tools you can un-shit almost anything. I mean when it gets down to it aside from the new piston and rings for the Buick most everything was just a disassemble (sometimes aggressively), some degree of tidy or rebuild with little or no parts replacement. And then put back together. I'm incredibly amazed at what you've done. now to see if you can whistle in some radiators and sort out those transmissions. Excellent work, Scott and Agents.
Funny anecdote about the shitty paint mixing screwdriver. The first tool I was ever given by my dad. I don't remember how old I was but I was younger than 13 for sure because it was before we moved the first time. I needed a philips screwdriver so I found one in his tool box. It was a #1 Philips made by Craftsman. The thing had been used to stir MANY cans of paint. The shank was about as big around as my pinky it was so thick with dried paint of many colors. Dad cut the paint off of the tip, mostly, and I used it. He then said I could keep that one if I wanted to since he had plenty of them. That was going on 26+ years ago now. That screwdriver has built every computer i've ever assembled, and been used for every single task that a philips of such size would suffice for. I just walked across the room and fetched it to get the markings off of it so I could write this post with the actual #'s. I don't have many tools that I wouldn't allow somebody to borrow even for just a few minutes but that is one of them (the rest of them were also gifts from Dad. He has been gone for almost 2 years now. I think about and miss him every day but in addition to those times I always think about him when I reach for that screwdriver.
@@aliceshaw8265 It's not hard to draw a comparison. Anybody can just go to home depot or the snap on guy and buy anything. But finding something, cleaning up and making it work and have life again, is more rewarding every time you use the tool.
@@aliceshaw8265 We all gotta know a guy like You, for even the most inventive mechanics just can not build or have all what's needed to work on a different brand or problem every other time.
And to Shane: my grampa's first gifts to me (now some 40+ yrs ago) still are in every set of tools I keep for different tasks. I love him every time I get one of those out.
Dear Shane Singleton.
I absolutely love this story. A bit similar to mine. An adjustable wrench (= don't know the correct word/name) inherited from my beloved Granny. Although I really don't like to use those kind of tools I love this thing because of glued on emotions and memories.
Best regards luck and health.
Hi guys. I have tons of tools. Thousands of dollars spent. I love them. They make me who i am. My favorites are old, hand me downs, garage sale stuff too. Junk picked, restored stuff. Right on Shane! Rev.
About the time we turn 35, the great aunts and uncles start to go, 45-50, aunts, uncles, some parents, and at 60, the second cousins....suddenly, everyone you depended on for advice...IS YOU...
Things can be returned to America..a percent...even 25% of what it was in 1990 will give work to millions. Trump may be wrong on some things...but, everyone can not be an engineer, lawyer, IT Tech, or doctor..so anything that can be done to give those much higher than retail(that's falling apart, too.), paychecks is a good idea. While we're at it, CONGRESS NEEDS TO LOSE LIFETIME HEALTHCARE AND PENSIONS...AND TERM LINITS.
I GAVE THIS VIDEO A THUMBS UP BEFORE I EVEN WATCHED IT BECAUSE I KNOW FOR A FACT IT'S GOING TO BE A GOOD ONE. YOU COLD WAR MOTORS WARRIORS ARE INCREDIBLE GUYS! OF COURSE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST BUDDIES IN THE WORLD WITH FRANCINE RULING THE ROOST!
Caps locks! Caps locks! Don't do that!
Same here.
Mini Frankers is THE BOSS!!
What a great ending! Almost having as much fun as being there.
Great job guys , both engines fired first turn , unbelievable for sitting still for over 50 years .
Dang, both engines are running like a champ !
Good job guys !
Gosh that looks like fun. This is great entertainment. Love this channel.
Frankers is a great dog. I love watching her at play!
Thank you so much.
Hi Danny, yes Miss Frankers is THE BOSS!! REV.
I just love this -- 59 minutes never went by so quickly. You guys have motivated me to keep tinkering with my formerly-known-as-hopeless heaps. There's few greater joys than firing one off that was written off thirty plus years ago & almost sent to da crusha.
What a fantastic treat it is to come along with you guys on this straight 8 adventure! Thanks for doing what you enjoy and taking the time and effort to video the whole thing. The dream of digging into the yard treasures you have in any aspect is really exciting and I envy you all! Even more so that you're doing it as a bit of a competition on two old big child bearing hip sized 8's like this! Love it! Been watching every one and anticipating the next like a boy at Christmas after he's sneaked into his parents present hiding place and knows he's getting the "Evil Knievel Stunt Cycle" and the "Super Slider Snow Skates" but still has to pretend he doesn't know and the wait is now worse for knowing.
Excellent achievements !! A compression test on the Buick would be fun with those custom rings. Thank you for all of your hard work Scott !! Saturdays are a real treat with your video releases !!
Best show on RUclips. I look so forward to seeing it next week. Keep up the good work Scott and all the agents.
What a perfect way to start a day! It's 10am here in Finland and new episode of Straight-8 Showdown👌🏻
After you get both the Packard and the Buick running. I would really enjoy seeing them move. On their own that is!
AWESOME! Do you think in 50 years some guy will be this thrilled when he drags his vintage Prius out of a barn and the electric motor spins as soon as he plugs it In? Hell no! There is nothing like seeing and hearing an internal combustion engine come back to life after a long sleep! Congratulations, this was an excellent group of videos.
Friday, 4:36 a.m.--lmao! Y’all put the “D” in dedicated! We are so fortunate to see these old girls comeback from the dead. Looking forward to the race🤟🏻
YES a Hundred Times.Nice work from ALL the Agents and Scott But Three treats for Franker's. CHEERS to all.
Man, I had serious doubts about the Buick engine but it sounded better than the Packard. Who'da thought.
Great job guys.
Awesome! X8, well X16 if we count both.
Man that was neat to see them kick. This has been a great series.
You guys not only pulled an all nighter but straight through to the next day to put that Buick back together. And all that love will shine through when that Buick wins. Ha ha ha. Get some well deserved sleep guys.
Look at that motor...how long it is‼️ crazy engineering.....it’s READY for that dyno pull, YEAH 🍺💥😂🎯
That set of lifters is an easy 10 if you add the ratings together. Basically mint.
Those lifters in the buick are craptastic! i love it lol
that buick engine all open exposed lookslike our old nimbus motorcycles , running all 4 cylinders in row like that !!
I’m cringing about the installation of the Buick’s lifters.....😣..... Great show!!... I love what you do!! 👍 Bringing back history even though it’s on life support and a priest is on stand to give the last rites...😳
Absolutely fantastic to see and hear both engines running again. You surpassed yourselves with exceptional teamwork and determination. You probably need a beer and dart counter in the corner ;-)
Incredible job fellas! The work alone to resurrect the Packard head gasket was fantastic in itself!
I absolutely love this series of real mechanics. My very first automobile, a 1952 Buick super 2 door hardtop, dynaflow, at the age of 12. Didn’t run but it purred later. My granddad was a airplane mechanic during ww2, in my eyes he could fix anything without a parts store, so a little assistance from time to time was needed. Thanks!
You guys so should have your own TV series. Another great vid. I love that '50 Buick. My father had a green Super sedan. He always talks about how great a car it was. The front end just screams "'50's yank tank" and I mean that as a love letter!
Both cars looked like they were just on the rare "Hotboxin the Classics" segment when they started.
Both teams are amazing. You are all very resourceful and talented. May the best car win! Your viewers are the real winners. Keep up the great work gentlemen.
That last bit with the Buick looked like a scene from the engine room of Das Boot. Nice work guys.
Right! That's what it reminds me of! Those awesome huge pushrods on the old submarine!
Dear Bill Brockmann.
I thought exactly the same instantly!
Best regards luck and health.
Dear@@mylesmoparfreak6562 .
I thought exactly the same instantly!
Best regards luck and health.
This engine could be a candidate for plexiglas side covers, just to watch that action..
Dear@@jasoncolavecchia8884
Absolutely!
Best regards luck and health.
God I can't believe how good this series is!
Yes! This is why I love this show it’s just good times.
What could go wrong, put a huge smile on my face, 😁
darts and beer can get any engine to run 🏆
You guys are great, you put a smile in my face with all your jokes and expressions. Now we need to see them moving up the driveway and back.
I was so waiting last week and as cool as the bikes were it was letdown not to see more straight-8-showdown and then when I got home tonight I got online and there it was a new packard vs buick vid and better than I expected. I loved when the gasket crisis and Scott's time is money and Steven's and we got neither sums up the coldwarmotor credo for most projects, then Scott made it work as usual. Then with team buick Jim saves the day with Ford piston rings that Scott makes fit and then hearing them both run was awesome, the only thing missing was Dean with his attentive tidying and team spirit, I hope all went well for him. You guys really show putting your heads together really works and I wish I was there for the fun.
This is the greatest series ever shown yet on youtube! It really should be put on T.V.! Well, I started out thinking the Buick had the edge with its overhead valves, and now that i see it is running, and also now that I hear the Packard is automatic transmission, I am beginning to lean back toward team Buick!
This is awesome! Not just reusing the original head gasket but repairing it first ! You guys are the absolute tops , always looking for the latest video ! Keep them coming please !
Straight eight ignition! That head gasket clean up was well done. I remember as a kid I watched my old man replace a head gasket on his six cylinder Holden in the front yard in the early 1970s. People used to do a lot themselves. You guys are revisiting frontier mechanics and it’s a pleasure to watch. Great video!
The best channel on Tou Yube 🤘
There's a 50's Ford sedan near me that's for sale. Watching these rebuild videos have me wanting to get the car and give it a shot.
Great wool shirt..I have a similar one from 1964..so fantastic that both started..great work..you have my favorite channel for sure. thanks..
This is an absolutely outstanding series to watch. I wish I lived closer and could lend a hand..
What I love most about this series is you’re reusing everything: No new parts other than that piston and the rings.
This is what auto repair post-apocalypse would look like. Mad Max and the dwellers of vault 13 approve.
Best videos on RUclips. The bantering from the peanut gallery make me laugh so hard I cry.
Some late nights! Great time watching
Awesome times 2. The old gals are running again. This is what they call backyard shade tree mechanic specials. Anxiously awaiting the smokey thunder run off soon.
Like #409! Giddy up!! This time I hit like *before* watching. HOORAY for another Straight Eight Challenge Episode!!!
Awww yes, you got 'em both going! Wow, that hour flew by quickly.
AWESOME!! Absolutely phenomenal! You guys are truly masters. Just proves all engines are salvageable. Thanks, look forward to seeing them move!
Team Packard get her purring like a kitten! Cool as all get out. Team Buick get it coughing and 'running' too. Good job guys.
So good to see the resurrection of big iron. I had a '53 Clipper ambulance that was a "Unit of Our Civil Defense" and had similar fun! Keep on keeping on...
Awesome, simply awesome!
Keep having fun guys!
Oh no! I just got off the phone from my girlfriend saying I'll be there in half an hour. Better order flowers now
This is becoming my favorite series! I love the way the teams and you have revived these dinosaurs and made them run without very many new parts. Hearing the straight eights fire again after so much neglect just makes me smile. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait for the next one.
My first head gasket restoration video lol ! And, how can the Buick run this smooth ? With those lifters ? Imagine what the cam looks like… Man, what a series ! Just cant get enough...
This site is the best. Never mind the old machinery coming back from the dead, the banter is 1st class!
Holy Moly!!! They are alive! Great work . . . . . Rog
So very cool to see these seemingly hopeless cases spring to back to life. It's been a great series of vids watching your progress. Nicely done!
Oh yah go Packard!!!
Sweeeeeet!!! I can smell the burning lead over here in New England! It smells like victory!
Both Motors runsweet brilliant job
Incredible! You Guys are Heroes! The absolute best congratulations for reviving those old monsters, I have no doubt you will soon have them moving. Thank you for showcasing your epic efforts for everyone to enjoy.
Wow! And so kool!!
To bad Dean had family doings.
Scott,it is amazing what you can do with what you got! The improvising of parts..fixing and reusing of gaskets,accelerator pump,lifters with rust holes! (Extra lube!)
Both of the engines sound great! Now we need to see them move!
Thanks for the videos! And proving that you always don't need new parts to make engines run!