@@nslouka90 Agreed ! It would be "ideal hot rod conversion" or some-such... Looking at past auctions, this particular model rarely comes up, virtually all are cabrios with occasional 2-doors A fantastic find
This is my first time watching the Car Wizard outside of Hoovie and it made my week to find out he appears to be in the most wholesome and healthy marriage. Proud of you, dude. She seems like a catch.
@@1chish haha, yeah that's typical. I pre-empted her and sleep on the couch since over a year of my own accord and do what I like. Not worth the aggravation simply.
I bought a $1000 70 year old wrist watch from South America . My wife found out when we got an out of time zone phone call very early one morning from my credit card company “did you make a $1000 purchase from South America? “ It is easier to seek forgiveness than to ask permission.
The rear window rubber is installed backwards, that's why the glass is sticking out, there is an aftermarket electric wiper system that can be seen behind the glove box (it's cable driven)
I've been trying to sell 4-doors like this for a while. Just sold a 1939 Chrysler. Finally have my last one to sell, a 1938 Plymouth, cannot get it out yet. Your car survived the duration (of WWII) but the straight 8 didn't handle gas rationing well. Yours has updated (nonorginal) sealed beam headlights, probably the amber parking/directional signals added at that time, the windshield and back window seals are not original, probably the glass was replaced, which required new gaskets. 1939 was the last Oldsmobile before the Hydromatic automatic transmission was offered. The tires are old, keep the speed down because the tread could easily separate. The final year for the floor shift, with column shift introduced in 1939. Aftermarket alternator.
It was quite common after 1940 for people to retrofit sealed beam headlamps to cars built before 1940. 40 was the first year sealed beam headlamps were legal, and they were pretty much universally adopted. My grandfather went from a 28 DeSoto to a 40 Plymouth, and said the sealed beams were a huge upgrade.
Cars from this era are SOOOO cool, especially when they're left stock or near stock. They have real gangster style and are great for just cruising around. Get together some big band music and you'll really have a great time with this fine automobile.
Outside needs to be most original as possible... but mechanically and electrically it is a pain in the ass to have an all original car from before 70's
I love resto-modding to maintain as much originality as possible while at the same time adding as much modern functionality and features as possible without destroying the original intent of the design.
@@RaimarLunardi we had a 38 buick straight. 8 in shop a few. Years. Ago. Overheating all the time after fan shroud. Water pump head gasket etc. Replaced. Turned out block had crud in critical water passages after we v tore it down and had it hot. Tanked
The gaiters (covers) on the rear leafs were more to hold in grease than to keep out debris... Packed full of grease they minimize squeaking from the leaf springs as they compress and the individual leafs slide over each other.
Agreed. You could get these covers for a lot of british cars, they were made of leather or faux leather, filled with grease and then strung to the spring packets. I think there were even ones with a small nipple where you could put a grease pump on to refill them from time to time.
It also helps if you can swear like "The Old Man" - "My father worked in profanity the way other artists might work in oils or clay. It was his true medium, a master."
For the turn signals, get some 6" round Yellow fog lights mounted to the bumper. We used to have 1936 Packard that came into our shop and that's how he had his turn signals setup. Looked 100% original.
It made me crazy when he called the running boards "side steps". I'm glad somebody mentioned it. What a cool find. I'm glad that idiot Hoovie didn't get it, with the Wizard owning it the end result should be good.
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@@gacattack1234 it’s the most likely outcome that’s for sure. I used to work at a Harley shop and people would say stuff to that effect about bikes that weren’t particularly fast. Just roll ya eyes and move on
@@discgolfdetails9889 Myself, I'm kind of digging the whole "moonshine runner" patina look he has going. I'm a sucker for period colors though. Burgundy or even the right shade of purple would make this car look kingly
@@tatwood93 I dig rat rods and crappy paint too, but that paint is is pretty terrible looking. I think Burgundy is what the restorer was thinking when he added that to the interior. I like a nice dark dark red.
For an 83 year old barn find, this is in *amazing* shape. It'll probably be a joy to work on compared to some of the modern cars that pass through your shop, not least because there's visible space to move around in that engine bay. I've learned *quickly* that you like space to move around. :) By the time you've finished working on it, it'll probably be good enough to occupy a museum display, and be worth double what you paid for it, because cars this old in condition as good as this, are, as we say here in the UK, rarer than rocking horse droppings :)
We LOVE to see an Oldsmobile! I live just outside of Oldsmobile City (Lansing) Michigan. In fact, my employer has let out their parking lot for the Oldsmobile owner's club to host their show in the past. Once you get this unit up to scratch, and the world returns to normal, I think this car would SHINE in that show!
@@neilmurphy845 Oi,i'd like to ask something that i could not find yet the answer: Is there a classic car culture in europe,like Model T or A clubs,or even euro cars from the 20's/30's clubs live Austins,Fiats,Opels,Citroens,etc,and about search/buy parts to restore them,you can find?
@@PedroMDIX Am not much there's a few clubs but most cars are rotten to nothing in Ireland it's even worse there's no classic car club's or no cool car's not that I'm aware of anyway I think the people overhear are more into football and GAA stuff than car's.
@@PedroMDIX.... Classic cars, good following in the UK. Staple for village fête & shows during normal summers. An number of good car museums, which will have rally events.
As a young tech I did a service on a late thirties Pontiac. If my memory serves, there were over two dozen grease fittings under that car. Those old cars were simple to work on and fun to drive as long as you’re not in a hurry. I hope you and Mrs. W enjoy it.
My brother bought a 1960 Land Rover last year. Not nearly as old as this but you still get a special feeling driving around in something that old. You sort of feel like you saved something from dying. I'm sure the Olds will grow on the Wizard family.
Over 80 years old and fired right up!! The old guy that was the owner is smiling and happy a real car guy got his car.........AWESOME WEEZARD and MRS. WEEZARD!!!
But better leave the work to a professional detailer. As seen in earlier videos, Car Wizard does not seem very interested in detailing beyond a garden hose wash. And what is this "dirty engine bay" thing about anyway? Typical American? Each and every car shown on this and similar channels have extremely dusty and dirty engine bays... :(
@@JohanNilsson1966 I wash my engines several times a year. Spray it down with the green tire/engine cleaner at the car wash wash, the presoak, then use the spot free rinse to wash it up. 240,000 miles on the vehicle and the engine looks almost new. The belt and hoses last longer because you wash off the oily grime that degrades them, doing things like checking or adding fluids doesn't get you dirty, and even more complex work you stay much cleaner. The best part is that it looks absolutely amazing. It take just minutes.. and makes a huge difference. (Don't use high pressure washer. The tire cleaner, presoak, and spot free rinse are all low pressure and will work great)
@@gr1mrea9er82 Quite right. But I would already be happy if he could give the local guys a chance. Like the ones that "watchjrgo" uses. Come on Wizard, make our day!
3:49 The look on Wizard's face when he tells his wife what he paid for it...priceless! His face instantly transformed to that of a guilty (but happy) six year old.
Mrs. Wizard is a saint, she'll still take you home mole-less and in orthopedics. Congratulations on this barn find. She is a beauty, and she is in the right hands. I can't wait to see the transformation. Don't forget about the yacht. Best wishes Mr. and Mrs. Wizard.
They call that style trunk a “bustle back” I would do what I could to hide those heater controls in the glove box, or somewhere, where they don’t stand out like a sore thumb!
Long story but I'll keep it short. I lost my son Bobby to an accidental fentanyl overdose last October. But in March and April during covid we shared an Airbnb together. During that time he was boring me with all these you tube videos. Well know you all are a part of my life. Tavaris, Tyler and you bring me to a happy place. Thanks so much for keeping these videos coming? (Whens the boat cruise?)
I'd return it to it's Bone Stock form as much as possible. I'd make sure that it's been updated to 12 volt, add a Stereo and A/C. I'd replace all the Glass and I'd probably repaint it it's original color and I might even update the front end to get rid of the "Kingpin" configuration, add front Disc Brakes with a "Dual" Master Cylinder, new Radial Tires and Then I'd just drive the wheels off of it... What a Cool Find!!!
those tin covers around the leaf springs are to keep the grease in. they lubed the springs to get the leaves to slide on each other easily and not squeak. that 3 speed trans is plenty strong. anyone with a vehicle like this is wise to grease all the chassis fittings regularly with the best grease you can get. very nice car you are lucky to get it.
I was wondering if anybody else was gonna say how fine she is. It seems she appears prettier as time goes on. He is a lucky man. She is pretty and smart
I didn't find her attractive at all in the beginning, but I don't feel that way now I think she is attractive because she comes off(at least on video) as upbeat, supportive, and an asset to wizard and his business. Very rare find. Most women these days are nothing but a liability to the poor men that get stuck with them.
...nice '38 Olds!!...reminds me of my very first car, a barn find '49 Series 62 Cadillac 4-door...the paint was oxidized, but the interior was pristine...and just 67K miles...all for $225!! ...hoping you and Felicia have a blast tooling around once you get it running well... Cheers!
I would like to see more actual wrenching on the cars, trouble-shooting and mechanic's tips. For example, what could be done to spruce up the older parts under the car without removing them. Or, if they are removed to be media-blasted, what should they be coated with to help preserve them and give a good finish? Those are some of the things I would like to see from the Wizard's channel. Many channels just fast forward through the actual work and you never get to learn any tips and tricks that the mechanic's have.
We see the sparkle in your eye Dave. With your demeanor these wheels suit you to a " T " . Now you will have something to roll to car shows with and be proud of. Too bad it was not an overhead valve Buick I8 named " Fireball " but it's all good. Wrap the tires in a heated tire blanket, gently, and the roundness should come back. Also shield them puppies form the sun. Tyler did you a solid ! Enjoy.
kingpins and pivot joints are a fun job, getting them machined to fit in the copper bushings. had to do them on my '56 plymouth. then get the lining on the wrap around parking brake, and brake shoes all relined at parts for trucks. they also turned my flywheel, and planed the pressure plate in my clutch. so easy to work on
That work, behind the firewall, looks great. Clean, modern install of oem equipt. Can see why you're impressed. @12:30 worth every bit of $11,000. Closer to 15...
I got curious and looked up the tire brand. Lester Tire Co. is a similar brand to Coker Tires as they're modern reproductions of vintage tires used for doing period correct restorations. That or just using them as a modern replacement for an already original vehicle. You are correct in your guess that they're bias-ply tires. Being a modern reproduction also means that they shouldn't be too old, so they should still be good for future use. The one website I found selling that exact model & size of tire has them listed for $233.00 each, so there's almost $1,000 in just your tires. Best of all, they're Made In USA. :)
And there was me, just started watching the 1976 film Bugsy Malone... Rumour has it that the reason Rolls-Royce used a straight eight in their Phantom IV model just after the war is that, being a vehicle meant for heads of state, it had to be comfortable driving for miles at walking speed. Perhaps when you get it up to concours, you can have it lead a parade. Today Kansas, tomorrow Laguna Seca, Newport Beach...
They may have been called running boards from the factory, but since he owns the car free and clear he can call them "ankle scrapers" if he wants. He seems to like "side steps" so thats what they are. 6 to one, half-dozen to another
Do you really think this guy does not know that they are called running boards? Side steps are a common term but don’t try to teach him about cars.. He knows. So stop being such a pedant and just enjoy the video.
@@Ken-qh6xx Says the guy correcting someone elses terminology on THEIR OWN PROJECT. I guess yours doesnt wander at all, you should try it sometime and maybe you would be able to think for yourself.
Nice. I hope the Wizard takes the time to do it right. Nice original car that a man on a limited bugdet got running again. There will be a lot of surprises once he digs into it. The sheet metal screwed over the hole in the trunk, wiring mess and play in the universal tell the story. My '50 Ford convertible was restored like this. Start at the front bumper and work back to the back bumper. $8-10K later, he'll have a safe and reliable driver.
That’s a great looking 83 year old car already! When the car wizard is done that should be a beautiful looking and a great running classic automobile !!
When I was in my teens, my dad and I fixed up a 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan that had belonged to an old lady in our neighborhood. Straight six engine and a vacuum-assisted three on the tree shifter. It was a fun project.
The old man who owned that is smiling down on you car wizard. What a great find
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@@johnelliott7375 how is that a great job on his purchase??!!! Those cars are literally worth 10k in my area already in showroom quality......
Andrew Foster
Most likely looking up on car Wizard
@@nslouka90 Agreed !
It would be "ideal hot rod conversion" or some-such...
Looking at past auctions, this particular model rarely comes up, virtually all are cabrios with occasional 2-doors
A fantastic find
@@619guy202 you're insane
This is my first time watching the Car Wizard outside of Hoovie and it made my week to find out he appears to be in the most wholesome and healthy marriage. Proud of you, dude. She seems like a catch.
Who else smiled when you heard that motor run, there's just something about a classic car that makes me smile.
It sounds better than a lot of modern cars.
I'd almost give my left nut for a running straight 8, maybe a W8
THIS IS HOW GOOD MARRIED COUPLES ACT IN THE SOCIETY
as oppoosed to which bad couples? Donald McLittlefingers?
"I paid $11k for this..,....well Hoovie did with all his repairs 😁
probably figured he was good for it after the Bentley turbo bill and then he saw the Countach and diablo for the resto 🤣
Quite 👍
Car Wizard: "Are'nt you happy mrs Wizard?"
Mrs Wizard: "Immensely".
That cracked me up!
Yea the tone of her voice says it all lololol 🤣
Came here to say the same hahaha
She hates it.
She always has a sweet sports car in the garage
I like it for it's simplicity. I haven't liked European cars other than Porsche since the 90s. Of course that 10 years of IMS trouble excluded.
When you were discussing value vs. what you paid I recognized the tone of Mrs. Wizard's voice all too well. Must be a universal wife thing.
Like "You bought a what? Sleep in the garage with it!"
I don't see why it's even a thing in the first place.
Probably related to your name being Nate not Nadine
@@1chish haha, yeah that's typical. I pre-empted her and sleep on the couch since over a year of my own accord and do what I like. Not worth the aggravation simply.
I bought a $1000 70 year old wrist watch from South America . My wife found out when we got an out of time zone phone call very early one morning from my credit card company “did you make a $1000 purchase from South America? “
It is easier to seek forgiveness than to ask permission.
The rear window rubber is installed backwards, that's why the glass is sticking out, there is an aftermarket electric wiper system that can be seen behind the glove box (it's cable driven)
Well spotted ! Yes, they do look a little strange....
Nice catch
I've been trying to sell 4-doors like this for a while. Just sold a 1939 Chrysler. Finally have my last one to sell, a 1938 Plymouth, cannot get it out yet. Your car survived the duration (of WWII) but the straight 8 didn't handle gas rationing well. Yours has updated (nonorginal) sealed beam headlights, probably the amber parking/directional signals added at that time, the windshield and back window seals are not original, probably the glass was replaced, which required new gaskets. 1939 was the last Oldsmobile before the Hydromatic automatic transmission was offered. The tires are old, keep the speed down because the tread could easily separate. The final year for the floor shift, with column shift introduced in 1939. Aftermarket alternator.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@@daszieher - The man may be 100% correct but I don't believe much of anything in RUclips comments until they're verified as fact.
The rear window gaskets are installed backwards too, which is why the glass is sticking so far out.
It was quite common after 1940 for people to retrofit sealed beam headlamps to cars built before 1940. 40 was the first year sealed beam headlamps were legal, and they were pretty much universally adopted. My grandfather went from a 28 DeSoto to a 40 Plymouth, and said the sealed beams were a huge upgrade.
@@michaeltutty1540 Vision at night was a huge increase at the time, as you could only see so far ahead so had to travel slower.
The engine sounds really good..that thing turned over about a half a revolution and started right up..nice!
It has been converted to 12 volt with electronic ignition. The 12 volts spin the starter a lot faster, and the ignition means it fires up faster.
Cars from this era are SOOOO cool, especially when they're left stock or near stock. They have real gangster style and are great for just cruising around. Get together some big band music and you'll really have a great time with this fine automobile.
Outside needs to be most original as possible... but mechanically and electrically it is a pain in the ass to have an all original car from before 70's
Yeah straight 8 notorious for overheating
I love resto-modding to maintain as much originality as possible while at the same time adding as much modern functionality and features as possible without destroying the original intent of the design.
@@rsprockets7846 Seems that the radiator is aluminium already... even my '74 has an Iron radiator...
@@RaimarLunardi we had a 38 buick straight. 8 in shop a few. Years. Ago. Overheating all the time after fan shroud. Water pump head gasket etc. Replaced. Turned out block had crud in critical water passages after we v tore it down and had it hot. Tanked
The old guy is looking down from up there and has a wide smile. It went to a right owner at last.He can now RIP
Some men are Baptists…others Catholics…My father was an Oldsmobile man. - Ralphie in A Christmas Story
"That SOB would freeze up in the middle of summer on the equator!"
It looks like the car from the movie, too!
Ooooh Fudge!
Dag blam-it!
Not-a-finger!
The old man’s got a lot of good lines in that movie
This was also my first thought
So the daughter has been told directly that she is not to "borrow" this one right?
If his daughter drove this like that Prelude,she probably wouldn't still be alive.
The gaiters (covers) on the rear leafs were more to hold in grease than to keep out debris... Packed full of grease they minimize squeaking from the leaf springs as they compress and the individual leafs slide over each other.
Just like Rolls-Royce of the era (and later) did...no squeaks allowed to impinge on the "silent glide"....
Agreed. You could get these covers for a lot of british cars, they were made of leather or faux leather, filled with grease and then strung to the spring packets. I think there were even ones with a small nipple where you could put a grease pump on to refill them from time to time.
Jay Leno did a video in the last couple weeks where he pointed this exact feature out! It was the 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Mulliner Sedan...
I’ve seen these covered greased leaf springs on Ford woody. There’s cloth in them too.
Yeah except Wizard doesn’t know he’s still learning, leave him alone
"Some men are baptists, others Catholics, my father was an Oldsmobile man."
This reminded me of the Oldsmobile out of the Christmas Story
It also helps if you can swear like "The Old Man" - "My father worked in profanity the way other artists might work in oils or clay. It was his true medium, a master."
Sumbitch would freeze up in the middle of summer on the Equator!
“Oh Foooooooord”
And now, after 83 years, it finally deserves the name "Oldsmobile"! ;-)
That's awesome! LOL Nailed it!
Soon to be worth a king's Ransom E Olds...
$11k for a running, all original '38 Olds? Yeah, I'd call that a good deal!
For the turn signals, get some 6" round Yellow fog lights mounted to the bumper. We used to have 1936 Packard that came into our shop and that's how he had his turn signals setup. Looked 100% original.
Excellent idea!!
Looks like there are already holes for the originals. I bet they look cool as hell.
Wizard, I have been a professional technician since 2002. You represent the trade better than anyone else on RUclips. Thank you.
The "old Man's" soul must be so ecstatic that the wonderful Wizard bought into his beautiful Dream. Bravo!
A doctor's. Car
This is easily the coolest car you have ever had on the channel.
This is by far, the best car you've ever had in the shop in my opinion. Straight 8, Al Capone made car lol.
Drop modern running gear in,make it good for today's traffic
@@itsmephil2255 yes make it not like a hot rod as it's often done, but put poly bushes and maybe some good shocks
Capone was a decade earlier
Capone was in prison when this came out i think
@@paveantelic7876 I didn't know that to be exact. But I would bet his mafiosi buddies were driving in these.
Unless I'm much mistaken you're gonna love that straight 8 the sound and the low end toque, love a straight 8, congratulations
Those "side steps" are called running boards.
Nice find. It will make a fun cruiser.
It made me crazy when he called the running boards "side steps". I'm glad somebody mentioned it.
What a cool find. I'm glad that idiot Hoovie didn't get it, with the Wizard owning it the end result should be good.
He calls them side steps because he thinks he’s losing weight because he’s going upstairs
I like how authentic Mr and Mrs wizard are, which makes me love their channel and contents like no other. Thank you for keeping us entertained and educated during these crazy times ♥️🇺🇲♥️🇭🇲🤙😎👍
Now Wizard needs a 1930’s-40’s gangster suit and a fedora 🤣
Tips Fedora: M'chanic
“It would probably kill me” is code for my wife won’t let me
Yeah killed not by the car directly but by his wife
@@gacattack1234 it’s the most likely outcome that’s for sure. I used to work at a Harley shop and people would say stuff to that effect about bikes that weren’t particularly fast. Just roll ya eyes and move on
last time i was this early the wizard was still creepily staring into the camera without blinking
yea lol wizard has come a long way. Mrs. Wizard sort of brings in the "hoovie" role of the video (by driving the plot, not by acting like him!)
@@tatwood93 His best vids are when she is in them IMO
Wizard should plan and a dark red or burgundy to match that interior color. It'll look really cool.
@@discgolfdetails9889 Myself, I'm kind of digging the whole "moonshine runner" patina look he has going. I'm a sucker for period colors though. Burgundy or even the right shade of purple would make this car look kingly
@@tatwood93 I dig rat rods and crappy paint too, but that paint is is pretty terrible looking. I think Burgundy is what the restorer was thinking when he added that to the interior. I like a nice dark dark red.
It screams "A Christmas Story." A major award. Cool car.
"My dad was an Oldsmobile man" So was my dad actually.
"My old man's spare tires were only tires in the academic sense. They were round and had once been made of rubber."
That car would freeze up on the equator in the middle of summer!
It’s not fra geee ly.
Really great barn find Mr.Wizard! Love how Mrs.Wizard was like.. "Ok, I'll allow it" LOL
For an 83 year old barn find, this is in *amazing* shape. It'll probably be a joy to work on compared to some of the modern cars that pass through your shop, not least because there's visible space to move around in that engine bay. I've learned *quickly* that you like space to move around. :)
By the time you've finished working on it, it'll probably be good enough to occupy a museum display, and be worth double what you paid for it, because cars this old in condition as good as this, are, as we say here in the UK, rarer than rocking horse droppings :)
Some car sim folks would like a sound track of that engine :-P
Also the car is so old, its almost in black and white. :D
I love this car! She is certainly a beaut, the interior is frakkin' gorgeous! Starts and runs great. THIS is a "keeper"!!! And at that price? Perfect.
The back of the car looks like Dark Hemet from space Balls!
I love that movie 😆
We LOVE to see an Oldsmobile! I live just outside of Oldsmobile City (Lansing) Michigan. In fact, my employer has let out their parking lot for the Oldsmobile owner's club to host their show in the past. Once you get this unit up to scratch, and the world returns to normal, I think this car would SHINE in that show!
When the piano started playing while the car was rising on the lift I was waiting for the color to switch to black and white, lol. Nice car, enjoy it!
Score!!! As a lifetime Olds aficionado, excited and jealous. Looks like she found a good home. Thanks for sharing.
That thing purrs like a kitten, absolute bulletproof engines. My Grandfather’s generation sure knew how to build em.
Ow ya for sure they did even in Europe we got awesome cars back then aswell but the US are very lucky because they had way more cool car's .
@@neilmurphy845 Oi,i'd like to ask something that i could not find yet the answer:
Is there a classic car culture in europe,like Model T or A clubs,or even euro cars from the 20's/30's clubs live Austins,Fiats,Opels,Citroens,etc,and about search/buy parts to restore them,you can find?
@@PedroMDIX Am not much there's a few clubs but most cars are rotten to nothing in Ireland it's even worse there's no classic car club's or no cool car's not that I'm aware of anyway I think the people overhear are more into football and GAA stuff than car's.
I mean... they could still build them like this but prefer that it eventually get to cost heavy at some point to just sell you a new car
@@PedroMDIX.... Classic cars, good following in the UK. Staple for village fête & shows during normal summers. An number of good car museums, which will have rally events.
As a young tech I did a service on a late thirties Pontiac. If my memory serves, there were over two dozen grease fittings under that car. Those old cars were simple to work on and fun to drive as long as you’re not in a hurry. I hope you and Mrs. W enjoy it.
Saw it in Hoovie’s video and was hoping you’d do an episode on it. Looks very cool.
When you reveal the car it was a great shock. Absolutely love it. I dream about being able to find something like that.
It’s worth every penny. Grade A content wizzard. And ms wizzard.
The glass is all intact, and none of it is cracked. Well you were truly unwell on the day dear Wizard. Get well soon dear friend.
Better yet, none of it is fogged or bubbled around the edges.
The ever lovely "Mrs. Wizard!"
They seem to have a great relationship. Always nice to see.
Mere fact that she has partnered in the filming says a lot.
When Wizard opened the trunk, I imagined there was several boxes of Moonshine jars.
Drink it!
Mr. and Mrs. Wizard are playing "What's Behind The Blanket"
DEMONETIZED ô¿ô
I was thinking it was like a "Play School" thing...What do you think's behind the blanket kids?
My brother bought a 1960 Land Rover last year. Not nearly as old as this but you still get a special feeling driving around in something that old. You sort of feel like you saved something from dying. I'm sure the Olds will grow on the Wizard family.
This is absolutely the COOLEST ride I've seen on this channel. NICE FIND WIZARD!!
Over 80 years old and fired right up!! The old guy that was the owner is smiling and happy a real car guy got his car.........AWESOME WEEZARD and MRS. WEEZARD!!!
I'd love to see a detailing video on that car! The result should be fantastic.
But better leave the work to a professional detailer. As seen in earlier videos, Car Wizard does not seem very interested in detailing beyond a garden hose wash. And what is this "dirty engine bay" thing about anyway? Typical American? Each and every car shown on this and similar channels have extremely dusty and dirty engine bays... :(
Ammo Larry should go to Texas and help Wizard out. Would be the best episode ever.
@@JohanNilsson1966 I wash my engines several times a year. Spray it down with the green tire/engine cleaner at the car wash wash, the presoak, then use the spot free rinse to wash it up. 240,000 miles on the vehicle and the engine looks almost new. The belt and hoses last longer because you wash off the oily grime that degrades them, doing things like checking or adding fluids doesn't get you dirty, and even more complex work you stay much cleaner. The best part is that it looks absolutely amazing. It take just minutes.. and makes a huge difference.
(Don't use high pressure washer. The tire cleaner, presoak, and spot free rinse are all low pressure and will work great)
@@gr1mrea9er82 Quite right. But I would already be happy if he could give the local guys a chance. Like the ones that "watchjrgo" uses. Come on Wizard, make our day!
3:49 The look on Wizard's face when he tells his wife what he paid for it...priceless! His face instantly transformed to that of a guilty (but happy) six year old.
Wow, thanks for bringing this to video. You see these in shows, but never the underbody, so cool. Best of luck with getting it restored.
"We all reach that point...at some point." True words of wisdom :D
Don't point at me...yet.
Mrs. Wizard is a saint, she'll still take you home mole-less and in orthopedics. Congratulations on this barn find. She is a beauty, and she is in the right hands. I can't wait to see the transformation. Don't forget about the yacht. Best wishes Mr. and Mrs. Wizard.
They call that style trunk a “bustle back”
I would do what I could to hide those heater controls in the glove box, or somewhere, where they don’t stand out like a sore thumb!
The glovebox isn’t there right now, the heater stuff will be better hidden when that’s back in place.
I meant take those newer looking heater control knobs and hide them in e glove box when it gets put back together!
@@dodgeguyz ok, that makes more sense.
@@dodgeguyz or get period correct control knobs.
Throw the seats in there too
Long story but I'll keep it short. I lost my son Bobby to an accidental fentanyl overdose last October. But in March and April during covid we shared an Airbnb together. During that time he was boring me with all these you tube videos. Well know you all are a part of my life. Tavaris, Tyler and you bring me to a happy place. Thanks so much for keeping these videos coming? (Whens the boat cruise?)
Cars had so much personality back then. Now every car looks almost the same.
Ya I wish they would make car's and trucks again.
And they're all white
@@misterbuklau4053 - that’s a southern thing. They’re all grey or black around here.
I love Mrs. Wizard. Keep her in your videos. You guys are awesome together.
It's similar to the family car in "A Christmas Story" but that one was a six.
Sorta, but not really that was a 1937 Olds like my DeSoto, I like the 1937 headlights much better.
I'd return it to it's Bone Stock form as much as possible. I'd make sure that it's been updated to 12 volt, add a Stereo and A/C. I'd replace all the Glass and I'd probably repaint it it's original color and I might even update the front end to get rid of the "Kingpin" configuration, add front Disc Brakes with a "Dual" Master Cylinder, new Radial Tires and Then I'd just drive the wheels off of it...
What a Cool Find!!!
"Arent you happy Mrs. Wizzard"
"I m m e n s l y"
those tin covers around the leaf springs are to keep the grease in. they lubed the springs to get the leaves to slide on each other easily and not squeak. that 3 speed trans is plenty strong. anyone with a vehicle like this is wise to grease all the chassis fittings regularly with the best grease you can get. very nice car you are lucky to get it.
Mrs wizard is really pretty. You’re a lucky man.
I was wondering who was gonna say it! 😉
I was wondering if anybody else was gonna say how fine she is. It seems she appears prettier as time goes on. He is a lucky man. She is pretty and smart
True statement
I guess you could say….
he really worked some magic
I didn't find her attractive at all in the beginning, but I don't feel that way now I think she is attractive because she comes off(at least on video) as upbeat, supportive, and an asset to wizard and his business. Very rare find. Most women these days are nothing but a liability to the poor men that get stuck with them.
...nice '38 Olds!!...reminds me of my very first car, a barn find '49 Series 62 Cadillac 4-door...the paint was oxidized, but the interior was pristine...and just 67K miles...all for $225!!
...hoping you and Felicia have a blast tooling around once you get it running well...
Cheers!
No one has ever made "passing away" seem like such a small deal. Lol. Love me some wizard
It gave me the "shit happens" kind of vibe.
Why make a big deal out of something that's going to happen too anything and everything on this planet? including the planet itself.
Wizard and his wife are such good people. It warms my heart to watch these vids
This car looks like the Family Cars that my grandparents used for their funeral home. They were Cadillacs and Pontiacs with Straight 8 engines.
Im looking forward to seeing Wizard wearing Spats in the shop.
I like how Mrs. Wizard gets involved in the show. She's a sweetheart!
Looks like a great find, the straight eight is very interesting and seems very balanced still, I wonder what red line would be at.
I'd guess about 4800 rpm is about the limit.
@@gregdelagrange8573 or 3800. I recall my 67 buick with a 350 v8 was around 4600.
@@user-od9iz9cv1w I agree that's probably more realistic.
Thank you for showing us this car. There aren't many around this age and when you see them at car shows or a museum you can't look under them.
how many times have i heard that exact same tone in my wifes voice when she asks what i paid for something lol
I would like to see more actual wrenching on the cars, trouble-shooting and mechanic's tips. For example, what could be done to spruce up the older parts under the car without removing them. Or, if they are removed to be media-blasted, what should they be coated with to help preserve them and give a good finish?
Those are some of the things I would like to see from the Wizard's channel. Many channels just fast forward through the actual work and you never get to learn any tips and tricks that the mechanic's have.
When the girl you thought you were married to calls you buddy...
And says “I still LIKE you”
yea, that confused me a little... She thick though....he will let it slide..if you know what I mean.
Mrs.Wizzard is a teacher by profession, which brings a new dynamic into their relationship.
After being married for lots of years, thats what you become, buddys.
They’re pretty awkward around each other tbh
You scored with this one. Clean. Doesnt need much. Valuable. You can fix everything it needs and sell for a profit! Very nice! 😄👍
"... Okay"
"Immensely"
It could've been worse Mrs Wizard : he could have bought an old Citroën.
We see the sparkle in your eye Dave. With your demeanor these wheels suit you to a " T " . Now you
will have something to roll to car shows with and be proud of. Too bad it was not an overhead valve
Buick I8 named " Fireball " but it's all good. Wrap the tires in a heated tire blanket, gently, and the
roundness should come back. Also shield them puppies form the sun. Tyler did you a solid ! Enjoy.
That is a really cool car, cant wait to see it restored.
kingpins and pivot joints are a fun job, getting them machined to fit in the copper bushings. had to do them on my '56 plymouth. then get the lining on the wrap around parking brake, and brake shoes all relined at parts for trucks. they also turned my flywheel, and planed the pressure plate in my clutch. so easy to work on
You need his and hers matching drum-mag Thompsons!
Better get them qu9ck before Biden/Kamala ban them.
That work, behind the firewall, looks great. Clean, modern install of oem equipt. Can see why you're impressed. @12:30 worth every bit of $11,000. Closer to 15...
When I saw this car in Hoovies last video I figured it was Al Capone's or The Wizards new old car!!!
Cool car!!!! 😎
The covers over the leaf springs are grease covers to keep grease in....
Blows off Mrs. Wizard’s Darth Vader comment 😂
Brilliant purchase. You must be well pleased, it will look great when washed, even better with a repaint, but not pimped with the chrome etc.
Vanity plate should read .."FUUDGE"
I got curious and looked up the tire brand. Lester Tire Co. is a similar brand to Coker Tires as they're modern reproductions of vintage tires used for doing period correct restorations. That or just using them as a modern replacement for an already original vehicle. You are correct in your guess that they're bias-ply tires. Being a modern reproduction also means that they shouldn't be too old, so they should still be good for future use. The one website I found selling that exact model & size of tire has them listed for $233.00 each, so there's almost $1,000 in just your tires. Best of all, they're Made In USA. :)
I really like the porn music on your new intro.... I'm almost 43 yrs old now, and it brings me back to my early teen years. Good stuff.
And there was me, just started watching the 1976 film Bugsy Malone... Rumour has it that the reason Rolls-Royce used a straight eight in their Phantom IV model just after the war is that, being a vehicle meant for heads of state, it had to be comfortable driving for miles at walking speed. Perhaps when you get it up to concours, you can have it lead a parade. Today Kansas, tomorrow Laguna Seca, Newport Beach...
They're not "side steps", they're running boards.
They may have been called running boards from the factory, but since he owns the car free and clear he can call them "ankle scrapers" if he wants. He seems to like "side steps" so thats what they are. 6 to one, half-dozen to another
Do you really think this guy does not know that they are called running boards? Side steps are a common term but don’t try to teach him about cars.. He knows. So stop being such a pedant and just enjoy the video.
@@douglay249 A sharp tongue does not mean you have a keen mind.
@@ralphmenta249 Don’t let you mind wander - it’s far too small to be let out on its own.
@@Ken-qh6xx Says the guy correcting someone elses terminology on THEIR OWN PROJECT. I guess yours doesnt wander at all, you should try it sometime and maybe you would be able to think for yourself.
Nice. I hope the Wizard takes the time to do it right. Nice original car that a man on a limited bugdet got running again. There will be a lot of surprises once he digs into it. The sheet metal screwed over the hole in the trunk, wiring mess and play in the universal tell the story. My '50 Ford convertible was restored like this. Start at the front bumper and work back to the back bumper. $8-10K later, he'll have a safe and reliable driver.
Hello from Yorkshire UK
Hello from North Lincs
@@SNORKYMEDIA AY UP LAD
ey up lad.
That’s a great looking 83 year old car already! When the car wizard is done that should be a beautiful looking and a great running classic automobile !!
You guys are great thanks for everything best wishes. Your not old wizard
Excellent Wizard! Sounds fabulous; restoration will be service to America. United we stand! ! ! 🇺🇸
Looks more like something I'd expect to see on Mustie1's channel.
He's too busy fixing lawn mower and golf cart engines. lol
@@21Piloteer True, maybe if it was a VW
Oh, excellent. Really looking forward to seeing this being bought back to life. Thanks Wizard.
"Immensely"
AKA "You ass" lol
You could hear the weight of that comment in her voice. I chuckled hard.
I could actually hear her eyes rolling when she said that.
When I was in my teens, my dad and I fixed up a 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan that had belonged to an old lady in our neighborhood. Straight six engine and a vacuum-assisted three on the tree shifter. It was a fun project.
Good stuff wizard!