Nononsence i love him but he quit tooo eazy on a car,remember that soldier begged nononsence to do will it start,the is this guy called sleeperdude 88 he turn rust to move,his kids will not made him quit,i am in afrika we hv all those classic cars and nowhere to get parts but we modifie till it move,in America parts are in abundance
@@shimzamamorobela5085 he didn't beg him it was a parts car from the start and it was way to far gone to get running and he didn't wanna spend money on something that was going to be stripped you need to go back and listen to him he was told he can try and get it running but no big deal if he didn't
That sailing ship is the Mayflower which landed at PLYMOUTH rock. It was the company logo for 40 years or so. Those small hubcaps in the truck are probably original to the car. The larger ones appear to be from a later model. Savoy was Plymouth's mid-priced model but very popular.
That ship set sail from Plymouth, England, to found the colonies. I'm assuming the hub caps with the ship are original considering the name of the car?
Crazy that I come home from work and start watching this and what I work on flew over you during the video, that feels so surreal. Probably flying from over out of Drumm, they're a lot harder to work on than the cars you get started lol
I figured out why its so awesome to watch you work, you simply think out loud as you're troubleshooting everything. I know I appreciate that because I learn just as much from your side thoughts as fixing the problem at hand. Happy New Year brother!
Oh man! I love the Plymouth , what an awesome car. The ship on the Plymouth Hub caps is the "Mayflower" it is the ship that the Pilgrims set sail in from England and landed in Massachusetts , setting up a colony in "Plymouth Massachusetts". And yes I definitely knew the song from just the few words that you hummed. Aquarius "Let the Sunshine In" . Great video , thanks Chris and hello Jen! 👍
I say this with all your videos but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You teach and entertain. You don't do "we bought a car so let's wash it" always enjoy your videos
Hey Chris, All of that smoke is the result of ignorant folks trying to start that poor car time, and time again all the while doing everything imaginable wrong like the crossed up 3/4 plug wires. Endless different liquids all poured and sprayed into that defenseless carburetor most of which ended up in the exhaust system and is now all laying in wait for the first knowledgable person ( you) to get that poor abused Plymouth to start. You, sir, are my hero. You have the knowledge to make that fine machine run. Thank you! Final thought: Change the oil before you try to drive it. The oil is very likely of full if starting fluid and gasoline. It'll probably quiet down all of those rattles.
My grandmother had a Savoy almost exactly like that one. Her's had auto trans with no park and it had radio delete too. That car rode great. Thanks for the memories.
I owned a 59 Savoy, with that engine type!....Maybe 145hp propelling a 4,000 lb car!...But those old flat sixes were very reliable...just be prepared to grind the valves at around 80,000 miles. Incredibly smooth engines!
Very nice old Plymouth, the ship logo was on all the old Plymouths. That is the oil filter. It just filters smaller amounts of oil than modern cars. Some cars didn't even have filters and that style sometime was an aftermarket add on. She really looks good with those wide white walls 👍
Another brilliant video Chris! 👍 So satisfying to both watch and listen to you work and think. This car is beautiful and it WILL be your sunday-drive car with Jen. She deserves a classic like this and they would look so good on each other. Put an 8 -track cartridge player in it at play som good old tunes with Jen singing along. 😊 Part 2 AND 3? Yes you will.......you HAVE to!!! 👍
Chris, wow, it's a beauty, fantastically well preserved for the East Coast. The bright metal box under the dash is probably a tissue dispenser, a common add on back in the day. The canister oil filter is a bypass type, not a full flow filter we are used to seeing. A small amount of oil is bled off and passed through the filter. Eventually, all the oil is filtered. These are common on older vehicles. Those funny looking universal joints in the drive line are constant velocity type, commonly used by Chrysler Corp back when. You are accustomed to seeing the Spicer type with the cross connecting the two halves. The plugs in the side of the block are commonly and mistakenly referred to as "freeze plugs." They are core plugs. The holes allow removal of the sand cores in the block after casting. Yes, they usually rust out, and are best replace with brass plugs. The trans is most likely a three speed with non-synchro first gear. A sliding gear takes care of first and reverse. All I can add is, please, get that beauty either into a heated garage or out west of the Mississippi, someplace high and dry. Thanks for the entertaining videos sparked by your unbounded enthusiasm. A healthy and prosperous New Year to you and Jen.
Couple of heat cycles often times is all it takes to loosen and seat the rings and re-seat the valves, compression comes back, smoking goes away. Nice work on a beautiful car!
Great find and a greater job of getting her all shored up in such a quick amount of time! I'd keep her for a bit and next summer take her on a country tour back to Plymouth Michigan, so you can visit her home site. Well done Chris!! No nonsense, no sweat, and your incredible KnowHow!
This guy is an old car genius, I have a 1971 Pontiac Ventura that I bought and having a hard time getting anyone 2 work on it. If the mechanic can’t plug it into a computer that TELLS them what’s wrong they don’t have a clue!!😮😢
You have one heck of a skill set when it comes to getting these ole girls back going again...get to see you getting this diamond off to a new home..must admit had a good chuckle when you tried to slip out the window. Amazing job and content as always.. appreciate you sharing this with us.😊🔧🇺🇸👍
What a great old car. I've never seen that model before, in all my 60 years here in the USA. I like it a lot! Hope it goes to someone who will give it the care it deserves. Great episode, Chris!
If it’s a good price, buy it. I have a ‘52 bel air with a 235 and 2 sp powerglide. Was my father’s. Spent almost 5 years restoring it. Having an old classic close to stock, is a great ride every now and then. Would love to see this in future episodes with Gus!!!😁
Beautiful car. The mirrors were either a dealer installed option or aftermarket. My Grandfather had a 54 Savoy. He regretted selling his 40 Plymouth Deluxe. Mopar was using the umbrella handle parking brake on Valiant and Dart through the end of 1975 production.
Glad to see that old Jeep find a new home. That Plymouth will as well, it's just too cool. It just needs to dry out, I'd get that carpet out to preserve the floor as much as possible, I hate to think what's going on under there, but it'll be great. Lots of clean metal to work with. I'd probably try to take the lightest touch I could with it but it'll be fine. I agree, it need to get out of the weather ASAP. I think you got to it in time. Love Gus' energy and how Turbo puts up with him, such a happy little guy! Love your work, those shot from above driving back were incredible!
I worked on old 6 volt cars, mainly VWs, and still have my old Craftsman 40 amp 6 volt beasty charger (was my Grandfather's). I also hang on to my dwell meter, timing light,, all that. Now teaching my young neighbor about old cars that had that stuff. Loving these videos. Keep'em coming!
Great job figuring out how to get that old car running. Looks to be in really good shape for the age it is. I love how the driver side window will roll up with one and a half turns and with two fingers. What awesome engineering👌 I’ve never seen anything like that before….super cool👍
that's a true survivor! they were in a world of there own.. Obviously it was garaged.. that engine was used in alot of different applications. Save it! drive it ! Put some marvel mystery oil in it to unstick anything.Digging the dodge truck ! Im on my 5th dodge ram diesel with a stick! keep up the great work and always let the sun shine in!
Your trouble shooting skills are amazing. Thanks for another great video, I would love to see you clean the interior out and get the brakes in shape for sure.
Matchbox did a really nice diecast of a Savoy in 2021/2022 ish. I've been interested ever since I saw it so this video was a ton of fun for me. BTW,just came across your channel recently and I have enjoyed watching how you approach your work, troubleshooting etc. You're an old school pro with newer age sense,when needed. Thanks buddy
The year 1960 saw the end of that particular engine, as the rather futuristic slant six showed up!..It too, was used by Chrysler for around 25 years or so.
"Let the sun shine...." I do believe the song was sound when you drove your Tundra right after you accidently drawn it and next day or two you drove it somewhere for some reason. It was magnificent sunset and that song fit that moment absolutely great! Great video than, great video now, everything as always much above the definition "awesome"👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🦾!!!!
That's the Mayflower ship which landed in a land referred to as Massachusetts by the local tribes and the English named the area Plymouth after a town in England.on the HC's Racoon Creek in Mayport too. LOL I am a retired elevator guy and have installed those type of lifts. . Licensed in MA. PA is regulated so be aware.
These little shoebox Plymouths were absolute works of art back then. They didn't need 400 horsepower, they would roll around easily with the 60-some horsepower inline six (which is the smoothest and most naturally balanced engine platform). I really love these old cars and how simple they were, but I am also a horsepower fiend, so I would yank the inline six and the transmission and keep them. Then I'd swap in a Max Wedge with an A833 manual, or a NV4500 manual (if I had an unlimited budget) or go balls to the wall with a modern 6.4 Hemi with a six speed manual. I would daily drive it if it had a modern 5.7 or 6.4 Gen III Hemi.
Had a Savoy a few years back just like that one, had the 3 speed overdrive and the rare oddball dash clock. Less it was changed that motor should be the 230. numbers casted on the block below the battery cable will identify the block
That chrome thing under the dash on the passenger side is a tissue dispenser. These were a semi popular aftermarket accessory. Watching you from Istanbul.
Never fail to amaze Chris! Awesome video. I found myself pausing and searching for answers along the way. Great entertainment! I served in the Marine Corps and remember an old guy, Cecil , who knew everything about motors. He used to tell me that any straight 6 motor was the best motor ever developed. Specifically the old iron duke!
I have a soft spot for the Gran Torino, as I had one for my first car, but this one is far better than any one you did before. And nothing says 1950s like robin-egg blue.
She is a beauty! I really need to get my arse over the the US. This would be an absolutely amazing car to clean up and cruise the strip! Good luck to the new owner!
The sigh in the trunk IBEW is the international brotherhood electrical workers I’m a member of local 103 Boston. Another great video you and your wife are great
NICE!! What a Cream Puff!! Those Chrysler Flat Head Engines can sit for decades, and if they are not exposed to the elements they will start, smoke a bit just as you found, and run quite well again. This car is a great candidate for a clean up and detail and left alone as a "Survivor Example".
When I was a young kid we had a '54 Savoy that was white over tangerine. I've always thought that was really nice car. If I had the time left, and the money, I'd LOVE to own this beautiful classic Plymouth.
I just wanted to add a hack that I figured out one day to getting your doors open on a trailer with short sides or fenders. Put down a couple of long 2x6’s or 2x12’s, and just drive up them. It can give you 3 or 4 inches easy. I even screw them to the trailer, and I just leave them there. Works great I promise.
The first time I heard that song was when you sunk your Tacoma and we’re headed up to Andrews. I was instantly hooked. You have awesome taste in music man. So glad to see this clean old car getting saved. Great video as always.
The boat on there because it’s a Plymouth shame it was left out side my DAd had a black 55 Plymouth with red leather trim had small chrome fins on the quarters loved that car .👍🏻💯🇦🇺
Great job getting her going!...I've got two of those. Both 4 door '54 Belvedere models. One is "San Diego Gold" (yellow and ivory ,) with the first-year-for-Plymouth "Powerflite" fully automatic (2 speed) transmission with the 230 cu. in. engine. The other is "Santa Rosa Coral" and ivory with (currently) a 3 speed stick, as is the Savoy...That isn't staying in my car. Those engines rev too high driving anything over 50 MPH.- So, I've got the proper Borg-Warner R-10 3 spd with overdrive to swap in. I couldn't quite hear the knock your engine had when cold, but it just might be "piston slap." One bug-a-boo with these engines.....Number two or number five rod bearings are the first to wear loose and begin rattling under a slight load. The interior has been redone...The original door vinyl and seat fabric was striped- the door panel stripes ran vertically. Also, the front is carpeted..Originally, the Plaza and Savoy model had rubber matting. Only the Belvederes (top model,) had carpeting. You can tell if a '54 Plymouth had either a 217 or 230 by looking at the upper-left (forward) on the block above the generator. To the left of the serial number, there should be the year identifier "P25" If there is a 5 pointed star also embossed there, it is a 230 cube. (After Februrary ''54.) If no star, it is the earlier 217. (edit) Oh, yeah! Whoever owned that Savoy was likely a (now called Verizon) worker...I know 'cause I am retired from there (former 827 member.)
Loved the car. I remember those cars on the road when i was a kid. We played "Aquarius-Let the Sunshine In" in my school orchestra. I was 13 or 14 when that record came out, originally from "The Hair" soundtrack. I'm pretty good at 50s to early 70s music, after that forget it.
Nice job, started in no time, when someone gave up after a lot of starting fluid. BTW, that chrome thing under the dash, I believe is a holder for a box of tissues, it should swing out
As soon as you said the point gap was .035, I said there's your problem. That would make the dwell time to low to spark any coil, including the 6 volt ones.
I don't know if I represent most of your audience, but I'm here in Oregon hoping for a part two. I always seem to end up with the near twins to this car. Seeing how you handle the brakes (and brake parts) would be gold.
@@goosecreeksouth9327 The mayflower ship that founded the colonies set sail from Plymouth, England so i assume the hub caps are related to that since the car is called Plymouth.
"Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine" from the musical "Hair". Based on what you put in the videos, you and Jen have good taste in music that includes many styles. Also, if you like old cars like the Savoy, have a look at Cold War Motors on RUclips. Cheers.
What a beautiful old car! The older I get, the more I appreciate these classics.
Nononsence i love him but he quit tooo eazy on a car,remember that soldier begged nononsence to do will it start,the is this guy called sleeperdude 88 he turn rust to move,his kids will not made him quit,i am in afrika we hv all those classic cars and nowhere to get parts but we modifie till it move,in America parts are in abundance
@@shimzamamorobela5085 he didn't beg him it was a parts car from the start and it was way to far gone to get running and he didn't wanna spend money on something that was going to be stripped you need to go back and listen to him he was told he can try and get it running but no big deal if he didn't
@@shimzamamorobela5085 So where are you at?, would love to find classic cars.
That sailing ship is the Mayflower which landed at PLYMOUTH rock. It was the company logo for 40 years or so. Those small hubcaps in the truck are probably original to the car. The larger ones appear to be from a later model. Savoy was Plymouth's mid-priced model but very popular.
That ship set sail from Plymouth, England, to found the colonies. I'm assuming the hub caps with the ship are original considering the name of the car?
What a great find! My Dad and I worked on these back in the 60’s. Back then, they were considered OLD Cars, not classics.
I’d love to see the interior cleaned up a little bit! What a cool ride!
Dude , you just troubleshooted this no start in like 4 minutes !! I love watching you troubleshoot. Hope this year is awesome.
Crazy that I come home from work and start watching this and what I work on flew over you during the video, that feels so surreal.
Probably flying from over out of Drumm, they're a lot harder to work on than the cars you get started lol
I figured out why its so awesome to watch you work, you simply think out loud as you're troubleshooting everything. I know I appreciate that because I learn just as much from your side thoughts as fixing the problem at hand. Happy New Year brother!
That car is fantastic - don't sell until you get it fixed up and cruise it around with Jen!
No matter how many times you do it, you always make it look so easy. I would be stressing.
Oh man! I love the Plymouth , what an awesome car. The ship on the Plymouth Hub caps is the "Mayflower" it is the ship that the Pilgrims set sail in from England and landed in Massachusetts , setting up a colony in "Plymouth Massachusetts". And yes I definitely knew the song from just the few words that you hummed. Aquarius "Let the Sunshine In" . Great video , thanks Chris and hello Jen! 👍
Nice old school car nice shape runs great Chris good job getting it running love it
The Mayflower hood ornament is beautiful! It was cool of Plymouth to use them.🤔
I say this with all your videos but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You teach and entertain. You don't do "we bought a car so let's wash it" always enjoy your videos
Wow, that car is an excellent condition!.. and runs great too... I hope it goes to a very good home that can take good care of it..
Hey Chris,
All of that smoke is the result of ignorant folks trying to start that poor car time, and time again all the while doing everything imaginable wrong like the crossed up 3/4 plug wires. Endless different liquids all poured and sprayed into that defenseless carburetor most of which ended up in the exhaust system and is now all laying in wait for the first knowledgable person ( you) to get that poor abused Plymouth to start. You, sir, are my hero. You have the knowledge to make that fine machine run. Thank you!
Final thought: Change the oil before you try to drive it. The oil is very likely of full if starting fluid and gasoline. It'll probably quiet down all of those rattles.
My grandmother had a Savoy almost exactly like that one. Her's had auto trans with no park and it had radio delete too. That car rode great. Thanks for the memories.
That car turned out to run pretty well. You always do some amazing work Chris. I wish all of you the best in this coming year 👍✌️🇺🇲
I owned a 59 Savoy, with that engine type!....Maybe 145hp propelling a 4,000 lb car!...But those old flat sixes were very reliable...just be prepared to grind the valves at around 80,000 miles. Incredibly smooth engines!
Very nice old Plymouth, the ship logo was on all the old Plymouths. That is the oil filter. It just filters smaller amounts of oil than modern cars. Some cars didn't even have filters and that style sometime was an aftermarket add on. She really looks good with those wide white walls 👍
Another brilliant video Chris! 👍
So satisfying to both watch and listen to you work and think.
This car is beautiful and it WILL be your sunday-drive car with Jen.
She deserves a classic like this and they would look so good on each other.
Put an 8 -track cartridge player in it at play som good old tunes with Jen singing along. 😊
Part 2 AND 3?
Yes you will.......you HAVE to!!! 👍
Chris, wow, it's a beauty, fantastically well preserved for the East Coast. The bright metal box under the dash is probably a tissue dispenser, a common add on back in the day. The canister oil filter is a bypass type, not a full flow filter we are used to seeing. A small amount of oil is bled off and passed through the filter. Eventually, all the oil is filtered. These are common on older vehicles. Those funny looking universal joints in the drive line are constant velocity type, commonly used by Chrysler Corp back when. You are accustomed to seeing the Spicer type with the cross connecting the two halves. The plugs in the side of the block are commonly and mistakenly referred to as "freeze plugs." They are core plugs. The holes allow removal of the sand cores in the block after casting. Yes, they usually rust out, and are best replace with brass plugs. The trans is most likely a three speed with non-synchro first gear. A sliding gear takes care of first and reverse. All I can add is, please, get that beauty either into a heated garage or out west of the Mississippi, someplace high and dry. Thanks for the entertaining videos sparked by your unbounded enthusiasm. A healthy and prosperous New Year to you and Jen.
Couple of heat cycles often times is all it takes to loosen and seat the rings and re-seat the valves, compression comes back, smoking goes away. Nice work on a beautiful car!
Great find and a greater job of getting her all shored up in such a quick amount of time!
I'd keep her for a bit and next summer take her on a country tour back to Plymouth Michigan, so you can visit her home site.
Well done Chris!! No nonsense, no sweat, and your incredible KnowHow!
This guy is an old car genius, I have a 1971 Pontiac Ventura that I bought and having a hard time getting anyone 2 work on it. If the mechanic can’t plug it into a computer that TELLS them what’s wrong they don’t have a clue!!😮😢
Don't know why the car's from the 70s are the easiest to work on.
You have one heck of a skill set when it comes to getting these ole girls back going again...get to see you getting this diamond off to a new home..must admit had a good chuckle when you tried to slip out the window. Amazing job and content as always.. appreciate you sharing this with us.😊🔧🇺🇸👍
What a great old car. I've never seen that model before, in all my 60 years here in the USA. I like it a lot! Hope it goes to someone who will give it the care it deserves. Great episode, Chris!
Your singing voice isn't too off-key. I figured out the song right away after you sang it, or rather, hummed it. 🎶 👍
Those AC controls are sick. Wish more stuff was built like that today.
If it’s a good price, buy it. I have a ‘52 bel air with a 235 and 2 sp powerglide. Was my father’s. Spent almost 5 years restoring it. Having an old classic close to stock, is a great ride every now and then. Would love to see this in future episodes with Gus!!!😁
Beautiful car. The mirrors were either a dealer installed option or aftermarket. My Grandfather had a 54 Savoy. He regretted selling his 40 Plymouth Deluxe. Mopar was using the umbrella handle parking brake on Valiant and Dart through the end of 1975 production.
Glad to see that old Jeep find a new home. That Plymouth will as well, it's just too cool. It just needs to dry out, I'd get that carpet out to preserve the floor as much as possible, I hate to think what's going on under there, but it'll be great. Lots of clean metal to work with. I'd probably try to take the lightest touch I could with it but it'll be fine. I agree, it need to get out of the weather ASAP. I think you got to it in time. Love Gus' energy and how Turbo puts up with him, such a happy little guy! Love your work, those shot from above driving back were incredible!
Thats a nice old car, someone really loved it at one time, its just too nice to sit around.
I worked on old 6 volt cars, mainly VWs, and still have my old Craftsman 40 amp 6 volt beasty charger (was my Grandfather's). I also hang on to my dwell meter, timing light,, all that. Now teaching my young neighbor about old cars that had that stuff. Loving these videos. Keep'em coming!
VGG had a video on a 54 Dodge--it had the first V8 from Dodge, and was awesome...looked just like this Plymouth!
Awesome car I'm happy you picked it up. Would love to see a part 2 on it. Get it cleaned up and driving!
Great job figuring out how to get that old car running. Looks to be in really good shape for the age it is. I love how the driver side window will roll up with one and a half turns and with two fingers. What awesome engineering👌 I’ve never seen anything like that before….super cool👍
I now only care about this project! Please make a part 2 next!!
Coming soon!
that's a true survivor! they were in a world of there own.. Obviously it was garaged.. that engine was used in alot of different applications. Save it! drive it ! Put some marvel mystery oil in it to unstick anything.Digging the dodge truck ! Im on my 5th dodge ram diesel with a stick! keep up the great work and always let the sun shine in!
Your trouble shooting skills are amazing. Thanks for another great video, I would love to see you clean the interior out and get the brakes in shape for sure.
I can't belive that this awsome car could be neglected !!
Well preserved little Plymouth, neat color. Little work needed to make it road-worthy.
I had a 54 Plymouth Savoy in the '80s I drove it two or three years it was a great old car
That's a sweet looking little car. Definitely worth fixing what it needs and getting back on the road.😁👍
Man you troubleshooted that car like a champ! Really cool! Solid car! 👍👌
I had a ‘53 in high school in the 90’s. I presently have a ‘55. They’re pretty neat old cars.
Love the old song memories. I still remember Baker street on the radio while driving around the shore with my grandfather.
Awesome song, great mechanic and beautiful car.
Matchbox did a really nice diecast of a Savoy in 2021/2022 ish. I've been interested ever since I saw it so this video was a ton of fun for me. BTW,just came across your channel recently and I have enjoyed watching how you approach your work, troubleshooting etc. You're an old school pro with newer age sense,when needed. Thanks buddy
It has the flathead 6. That engine was very durable, and ran for many decades. It was super reliable, and many of them were still going in the 1980's.
The year 1960 saw the end of that particular engine, as the rather futuristic slant six showed up!..It too, was used by Chrysler for around 25 years or so.
"Let the sun shine...." I do believe the song was sound when you drove your Tundra right after you accidently drawn it and next day or two you drove it somewhere for some reason. It was magnificent sunset and that song fit that moment absolutely great! Great video than, great video now, everything as always much above the definition "awesome"👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🦾!!!!
That's the Mayflower ship which landed in a land referred to as Massachusetts by the local tribes and the English named the area Plymouth after a town in England.on the HC's
Racoon Creek in Mayport too.
LOL I am a retired elevator guy and have installed those type of lifts. . Licensed in MA. PA is regulated so be aware.
Your episodes is the RUclips highlight every week! 🤘❤Please keep em coming! Greetings from Sweden!
Thanks for checking them out Ulf!
Hey, The Fifth Dimension was an awesome band. Aquarius, Wedding Bell Blues, One Less Bell to Answer, Up, Up and Away, and many others.
These little shoebox Plymouths were absolute works of art back then. They didn't need 400 horsepower, they would roll around easily with the 60-some horsepower inline six (which is the smoothest and most naturally balanced engine platform). I really love these old cars and how simple they were, but I am also a horsepower fiend, so I would yank the inline six and the transmission and keep them. Then I'd swap in a Max Wedge with an A833 manual, or a NV4500 manual (if I had an unlimited budget) or go balls to the wall with a modern 6.4 Hemi with a six speed manual. I would daily drive it if it had a modern 5.7 or 6.4 Gen III Hemi.
Crazy that a car that was one of the cheapest most economical cars you could buy, still has all that style and chrome.
Yeah she's good looking for sure! What a joy to drive. Had it out yesterday.
Had a Savoy a few years back just like that one, had the 3 speed overdrive and the rare oddball dash clock. Less it was changed that motor should be the 230. numbers casted on the block below the battery cable will identify the block
I knew 10 mins in you would buy this one! Even to clean up and flip with a few trips to dinner thrown in....what a great car! Thanks for the vid.
That chrome thing under the dash on the passenger side is a tissue dispenser. These were a semi popular aftermarket accessory. Watching you from Istanbul.
Never fail to amaze Chris! Awesome video. I found myself pausing and searching for answers along the way. Great entertainment! I served in the Marine Corps and remember an old guy, Cecil , who knew everything about motors. He used to tell me that any straight 6 motor was the best motor ever developed. Specifically the old iron duke!
Chris drops another video
It's gonna be a kick ass weekend
Nice job troubleshooting the start up….needle and seat stuck, firing order off..way to go!
Nice! I believe similar to the lemon Barney Fife bought from Mrs. Lesch. Shame they found saw dust in the transmission. Great vid!!
Yes, now that you mentioned it it does look like the same car in the Andy Griffith Show.
Beautiful car! I hope you find it a good home. Would love to see it restored.
I have a soft spot for the Gran Torino, as I had one for my first car, but this one is far better than any one you did before. And nothing says 1950s like robin-egg blue.
She is a beauty! I really need to get my arse over the the US. This would be an absolutely amazing car to clean up and cruise the strip! Good luck to the new owner!
The sigh in the trunk IBEW is the international brotherhood electrical workers I’m a member of local 103 Boston. Another great video you and your wife are great
NICE!! What a Cream Puff!! Those Chrysler Flat Head Engines can sit for decades, and if they are not exposed to the elements they will start, smoke a bit just as you found, and run quite well again. This car is a great candidate for a clean up and detail and left alone as a "Survivor Example".
Another classic.car.saved good job well.done.
When I was a young kid we had a '54 Savoy that was white over tangerine. I've always thought that was really nice car. If I had the time left, and the money, I'd LOVE to own this beautiful classic Plymouth.
Thank you for saving that car. It's a crime leaving that thing outside.
I just wanted to add a hack that I figured out one day to getting your doors open on a trailer with short sides or fenders. Put down a couple of long 2x6’s or 2x12’s, and just drive up them. It can give you 3 or 4 inches easy. I even screw them to the trailer, and I just leave them there. Works great I promise.
Helped a buddy work on a 1940 Plymouth sedan back in school. The Plymouth badge was also a sailing ship on that car.
Odd how this 54 is the same color as the Fury wagon. I'm definitely a Plymouth guy as I once owned a 68 GTX. Loved that beast.
The first time I heard that song was when you sunk your Tacoma and we’re headed up to Andrews. I was instantly hooked. You have awesome taste in music man. So glad to see this clean old car getting saved. Great video as always.
The boat on there because it’s a Plymouth shame it was left out side my DAd had a black 55 Plymouth with red leather trim had small chrome fins on the quarters loved that car .👍🏻💯🇦🇺
You're a wizard Harry. I bet that car flies.
Thats a classic..thats definitely a keeper.
That is a very cool car ! Good thing you rescued it when you did !
Great job getting her going!...I've got two of those. Both 4 door '54 Belvedere models. One is "San Diego Gold" (yellow and ivory ,) with the first-year-for-Plymouth "Powerflite" fully automatic (2 speed) transmission with the 230 cu. in. engine. The other is "Santa Rosa Coral" and ivory with (currently) a 3 speed stick, as is the Savoy...That isn't staying in my car.
Those engines rev too high driving anything over 50 MPH.- So, I've got the proper Borg-Warner R-10 3 spd with overdrive to swap in.
I couldn't quite hear the knock your engine had when cold, but it just might be "piston slap." One bug-a-boo with these engines.....Number two or number five rod bearings are the first to wear loose and begin rattling under a slight load. The interior has been redone...The original door vinyl and seat fabric was striped- the door panel stripes ran vertically.
Also, the front is carpeted..Originally, the Plaza and Savoy model had rubber matting. Only the Belvederes (top model,) had carpeting.
You can tell if a '54 Plymouth had either a 217 or 230 by looking at the upper-left (forward) on the block above the generator. To the left of the serial number, there should be the year identifier "P25" If there is a 5 pointed star also embossed there, it is a 230 cube. (After Februrary ''54.) If no star, it is the earlier 217.
(edit) Oh, yeah! Whoever owned that Savoy was likely a (now called Verizon) worker...I know 'cause I am retired from there (former 827 member.)
That’s a pretty sweet ride. You’re legit the only other person I know that listens to the blues brothers..
I'm always digging your background music, too, from the classic country on the road trip, to the 5th Dimension here? Always setting a cool vibe.
they certainly built them pretty simple and easy to work on and no stupid electronics great car.
Loved the car. I remember those cars on the road when i was a kid. We played "Aquarius-Let the Sunshine In" in my school orchestra. I was 13 or 14 when that record came out, originally from "The Hair" soundtrack. I'm pretty good at 50s to early 70s music, after that forget it.
Dam what a sweet old ride perfect for a night out or hitting up a few car shows ….excellent work really enjoy the channel
Thanks for working it, what a classic. Jen would look wonderful driving it. Do several series on it, and what you sell it for. Un believable.
I like the way that you diagnose these cars. This car has some nice freezer handles on the doors. Nice car.
wow man that's a great car i'm glad you saved it from setting outside
Holy smokes what a very nice car. Thanks for sharing this. Keep up the great work
Nice job, started in no time, when someone gave up after a lot of starting fluid. BTW, that chrome thing under the dash, I believe is a holder for a box of tissues, it should swing out
I love when you add Gus in there that guy's crazy.
Yeah he's definitely a happy crazy little pup!
As soon as you said the point gap was .035, I said there's your problem. That would make the dwell time to low to spark any coil, including the 6 volt ones.
I saw this one and assumed Jen would love it. Really great looking car.
I don't know if I represent most of your audience, but I'm here in Oregon hoping for a part two. I always seem to end up with the near twins to this car. Seeing how you handle the brakes (and brake parts) would be gold.
The u-Joints are Hotchkiss (Detroit ) type or cross and roller ,Chrysler used these for a few years.
The mayflour docked at Plymouth hence the ship emblem . Nice car ! Clean it up and drive it oh yeah
I looked up the meaning and the car was named after the upscale hotel savoy In London E ngland I dont know if the ship has anything to do with that .
@@goosecreeksouth9327 The mayflower ship that founded the colonies set sail from Plymouth, England so i assume the hub caps are related to that since the car is called Plymouth.
Those hubcaps are the Plymouth ship. Super awesome
Love those rear door wing windows. Pretty cool feature!
"Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine" from the musical "Hair".
Based on what you put in the videos, you and Jen have good taste in music that includes many styles.
Also, if you like old cars like the Savoy, have a look at Cold War Motors on RUclips. Cheers.
That's a nice car it's cool you were able to get it going thank you for sharing this two thumbs up
That Savoy is a cream puff!
Great video!
God Bless
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This would be the cutest car ever for Jen and to do like an old sodashop photo shoot! You have to take her to dinner in it atleast bro!
That’s where that set of snap on wrenches went darn it!