In the early 60’s a good friend of mine had this same car; double dated often. What a great time and when these great cars were still available, cheap and great for young guys and their first car. Others we had were 50’s Mercs, Packards and Chevs. $150.00 went a long ways. Great restoration young man.
When I was a broke college student during the 70's, I drove a 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery across half of Canada in the wintertime. Keeping that old boy running was a constant chore, but it got me to my destination and through the remainder of an Ontario winter.
I love it when they spit back, backfire, cough and splutter like that, because then, once it's running, it gets the pedal treatment - slammed hard and fast to the floor and held there. Gets all the crud out REAL fast, shows it who's really in charge, and gets it with the program very quickly. Starts like a dream and idles like a kitten immediately afterwards.
The car looks pretty solid, even before any work was done to it. My step dad started to work for AT&T in the 1950's and he said the older men at the time that worked there were complaining cars in the 50's couldn't compare to the quality build of the cars from the 1930's. Go figure. You need one of those jump start - push button start things you hold in your hand, to by pass the ignition switch, so you can put gas in the carb while trying to start the car. Nice interior, and nice car. Thanks for posting this video.
This is just fabulous how we are able to resurrect and re-use what humans consider just a throw-away. Yes, we are just a throw-away culture. Much admired video. My father 'donated' his 1955 Pontiac Chieftan to me over 50 years ago. I'm now 73. Man that Pontiac with the green and white two tone was so hot looking and that little 287 V-8 did do the job with help from that factory heavy duty transmission. Some fun drag races in Seattle back in the day at Golden Gardens in Ballard (Seattle)
I'm in my 70's. But my very earliest childhood memories include riding along with Mom and Dad in our (then nearly new!) 1950's Pontiac! My Dad loved those cars. And the inline 8 cylinder engine was very quiet!
My father had a 1953 Pontiac Eight when I was a little kid (I'll be 70 in just a few months!); looked very similar to yours except for the exterior color (his was green). He replaced it with a 1964 Buick Special 4-door sedan ($2400 new! 😄), his first brand new car. The last few years before he replaced it, I remember being able to see the road through the rear-seat floorboards from body rot. I think I might still have a few pieces from it (including the HUGE, tube-type AM radio!) still kicking around in the cellar... Glad to see you got the old girl running. Interior upholstery doesn't look too bad for the age, body looked great after you gave it a wash.
Well done in getting it running again! Sounds like you had a couple stuck valves- real common on these when they sit without running for a while. Fuel gauge stuck on full- sender is likely burned open circuit, check for continuity. Temperature gauge can be rewound to work with a mid 60's Chevy sender unit, much easier to find. The original senders are mostly junk by now, the thermistors were early chemistry and fail. Oil gauge is mechanical but the pipes block up; pull and clean out, including inside the gauge. There's plenty of parts interchangeability between these and other GM vehicles of the era. There's still people who will fix the wiper motor (vacuum), cabin heater valve etc. Fun motoring, brings a smile to most people's faces.
My first car was a 51 Chieftan. Two tone green. The chief's head on the hood lit up when the lights were on. My dad sold it to me for $100 dollars. He said if you pay for something it means more to you. This was 1963. I gave it to my brother as I needed wheels for college. I got a beautiful 1958 Ford Fairlane 500. Joined the U.S.M.C. in 66 and was first stationed in Memphis, Tn. That Ford made many trips to my home in SW Louisiana.
Really enjoying this series of resurrecting old American cars Scandinavian style. These aren't "will it start?" vids, you KNOW this guy will wake up the comatose lump eventually. Love the format too, proof positive you don't have to utter a word to make a entertaining video. I will say however, the gentleman is a first class starter torturer! Testament to a level of durability rarely seen these days.
My first car. My parents bought it from the original owner, drove it for about 8 years and then I got it. You could drive around all night for a couple bucks worth of gas. It only got 8-10 mpg but gas was $.25/gal
The interior sure looks nice! Hey, I wish you all the best with this car! You obviously did a good job waking her up after 21 years!! Now as you move further along bringing her back to all her glory you will reap the rewards of having sui8ch a neat car!
Me gusta lo q ases recuperar carros antiguos d los años 50 eso me recuerda lo q yo Asia en cuba c pasaba trabajo pero ne divertía Dios t bendiga yo ando buscando un chevrolet 1952 4 puerta como tuve una allá en cuba
My dad also had a Pontiac around the same age as this. When you finish restoring, get a new hood ornament as the cherry on top. I recall they had the coolest ones around with the amber colored chief face! I also remember the Fisher body logo on the door step.
Great job bringing the old Pontiac back to life , nice to see a old school mechanic at work in a backwoods garage ,same style same work ethic as me & my younger brother over here in the U.K. . The only difference is we fix old Brit. cars & bikes and yes we have done a few Yank cars ,my favorite being Pontiacs ,might own a Straight 8 one day ,but they are like Hen"s teeth here . Fuel is now a stupid price in the U.K. but we keep telling ourselves old petrol [Gas] cars are still more fun than electric milk floats ?. Keep - on spannering !!!.
You lucky fella, my Dad owned a Pontiac the same model as you have. I learnt all the mechanical in's and out's on his and looked after it like nothing else, still remember the registration number after 62 years. Love to see video of it completed when you restore her. A little tip, get an eight volt battery made for the car, it will start and perform much better. From Australia, all the best
Brings back memories of my father's '53 Pontiac Chieftain. Straight-8, Hydramatic, built like a tank. This '51 even has a radio! And a standard shift! My father, when told a radio would cost $100 extra, said, "For that kind of money, I can whistle and be happy!" I remember how that straight-8 idled on my father's car. Easygoing at 450 rpm.
I am not looking forward to viewing the full scope of your channel only to be left wanting more. I just happened to check the 'Views' on this vlog and I'm impressed. Over 811K views since September 2022. You have a lot of eyeballs on you there's no doubt you have compelling content. The entirity of how you produce the vlog is mesmerising. The music you choose is perfect for the background. Especially with the '52 Chieftan where at the end you played a native themed soundtrack, that was choice! Edit: BTW, a garage with a pit, this is something one doesn't see anywhere on these revival channels. Just another unique aspect of the man from Norway that adds to the content what no one else can.
The radio "tone" button changed the color of the radio buttons when used on Dad's '51. Also, gotta get Chief Poniac back on the hood, lit up when the headlights were turned on.
Brought back memories of the 53 Pontiac ragtop I rescued in 1975. Ran really well, bot the Hydramatic trans was s real headache. It failed completely just as was preparing to move. I sold it at a loss.
Well done! Looks in amazing condition body wise, the interior of the boot lid looked like new!? The interior looks very non-original in regard to seats and door panels - but what the hell, she's a great survivor and needs putting back on the road. Greetings from Australia.
I love this car man more updates on that vehicle you did a great job you bring him back from the grave resurrection correction great video thank you update on this baby love it.
This video is very credible compared to others, since the boy did everything correctly and live, it can be seen that although he is very young, he has knowledge of automotive mechanics, I hope he enjoyed the car... he deserves it
Lovely original car!!!! I hope it does NOT get restored!!!.... this car is like a timecapsule.... just cleaning,servicing,tidying up... Congratutions on your find!!!
I just got my 1950 Chieftain going again after brake rebuild that took way too long. But she’s going now. Such a great car and I love that old straight eight. But now it has a blue on the exhaust just one but it’s getting worse. Gasket on order from the states. Hope that’s going to be a stud snapping nightmare to sort. Enjoyed you vid top draw
I had a 51 straight 6 with a column shift through 1990. It was all original stock. Didn’t have turn signals, I had to use my hand for turns. Wish I still had it, but I needed things for my family.
Te felicito estos motores fueron hechos para siempre su funcionamiento es sencillo y los materiales con los que fueron construidos dan la pauta para ser reparados sin tanta complicación ya viéramos así los de ahora
I like the format of your video. No silly and stupid narration and anyone with mechanical inclination can follow exactly what your doing. Congratulations on getting it started.
It's not good for those with limited mechanical knowledge who are looking to start out in this field, some people have to start from scratch and look to these videos for help
From websites such as wikipedia, Pontiac had an engine called the straight 8 that came with all of its models. The car that you're working on is a 1951 Pontiac chieftain. I can tell by the chrome streak on its hood.
Ahoj, dost super, miluji krásná stará auta. Duševní průjem je, když nějaký sebevědomý lúzr vylepší zvuk motoru SV flathead zvukem přiblblické kytary. Něco jako na pohřbu babičky pohod rudých námořníků. Pro mne bezcené.
Keep up showing video enjoyed watch this on you tube , parents restored several 56 ford victoria we still have win several trophy 🏆 national shows & member of 54-56 crown association & I was member of the goodguys club for years
Excellent Job! Im a 63 year old mechanic and I NEVER tire of starting something up that has not run in many years- you did it right and it shows!!
Nice to know that i am approved by an experienced mechanic. It is so satisfying to make things work, so i understand you. Thanks!
Offcourse it's good job you can also converted to EV
@@ebahraimabdulrahman4475 no, for the love of god those are the worse swaps in history.
My father had this Pontiac in 1945 in Delhi British India when i wad 2 years of age and came to Pakistan in Partitian
Im a 10 year okd kid and loove vintage its just the best
In the early 60’s a good friend of mine had this same car; double dated often. What a great time and when these great cars were still available, cheap and great for young guys and their first car. Others we had were 50’s Mercs, Packards and Chevs. $150.00 went a long ways. Great restoration young man.
Big fan of these 50's Pontiac and the straight 8's!
Yes me too, good quality, and very nice design... especially on the sport cupe.
Did those things just have one barrel carburetors on a V8?
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Flat head straight 8 ....2 barrel Carter carb for the most part.
@@boots235 oh that's cool I know some of them I seen had one barrel too on a flathead 8
@@yankee2666 and they made sure fluffy didn't get in the fan belt didn't they !
you are the first person i ever saw that cleans the damn engine before they work on it!! Kudus to you sir just for that!!
Felt like the only right thing to do with a flathead engine. Thanks!
Et puis avant démontage tu sais qu il fonctionne....
When I was a broke college student during the 70's, I drove a 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery across half of Canada in the wintertime. Keeping that old boy running was a constant chore, but it got me to my destination and through the remainder of an Ontario winter.
The way you popped out the dent in the trunk was great!
Mate. You are a credit to your generation. I am 72 years old born in 1950 in England now live in Australia. I grew up being like you. Well jolly done.
Love the sound of that starter when you are cranking her over!
I love it when they spit back, backfire, cough and splutter like that, because then, once it's running, it gets the pedal treatment - slammed hard and fast to the floor and held there. Gets all the crud out REAL fast, shows it who's really in charge, and gets it with the program very quickly. Starts like a dream and idles like a kitten immediately afterwards.
The car looks pretty solid, even before any work was done to it. My step dad started to work for AT&T in the 1950's and he said the older men at the time that worked there were complaining cars in the 50's couldn't compare to the quality build of the cars from the 1930's. Go figure. You need one of those jump start - push button start things you hold in your hand, to by pass the ignition switch, so you can put gas in the carb while trying to start the car. Nice interior, and nice car. Thanks for posting this video.
This is just fabulous how we are able to resurrect and re-use what humans consider just a throw-away. Yes, we are just a throw-away culture.
Much admired video. My father 'donated' his 1955 Pontiac Chieftan to me over 50 years ago. I'm now 73. Man that Pontiac with the green and white two tone was so hot looking and that little 287 V-8 did do the job with help from that factory heavy duty transmission.
Some fun drag races in Seattle back in the day at Golden Gardens in Ballard (Seattle)
Speak for yourself, and leave the rest of us out of it. You watch to much TV, and are very deceived by it.
Need more of these old cars on the road. Now.
Buy one.
@@jmsjms296 love to
What an elegant car. You treated her right!
I'm in my 70's. But my very earliest childhood memories include riding along with Mom and Dad in our (then nearly new!) 1950's Pontiac!
My Dad loved those cars. And the inline 8 cylinder engine was very quiet!
a straight 8, love it! Love the car, Pontiac is one of my favourites! That early 50's look, great car in still a great shape.
It's nice to see a vehicle with 6 volt circuits. I really love these old and heavy ones.
I had a Pontiac staionwagon with a straight 8 engine. As a kid I drove it to over100 miles an hour. It had a great radio.
As i recall, it had vacuum tubes. When the radio quit, you took the tubes to a radio/tv tech to be checked out and the bad ones replaced.
My father had a 1953 Pontiac Eight when I was a little kid (I'll be 70 in just a few months!); looked very similar to yours except for the exterior color (his was green). He replaced it with a 1964 Buick Special 4-door sedan ($2400 new! 😄), his first brand new car. The last few years before he replaced it, I remember being able to see the road through the rear-seat floorboards from body rot. I think I might still have a few pieces from it (including the HUGE, tube-type AM radio!) still kicking around in the cellar...
Glad to see you got the old girl running. Interior upholstery doesn't look too bad for the age, body looked great after you gave it a wash.
Well done in getting it running again! Sounds like you had a couple stuck valves- real common on these when they sit without running for a while.
Fuel gauge stuck on full- sender is likely burned open circuit, check for continuity.
Temperature gauge can be rewound to work with a mid 60's Chevy sender unit, much easier to find. The original senders are mostly junk by now, the thermistors were early chemistry and fail.
Oil gauge is mechanical but the pipes block up; pull and clean out, including inside the gauge.
There's plenty of parts interchangeability between these and other GM vehicles of the era. There's still people who will fix the wiper motor (vacuum), cabin heater valve etc.
Fun motoring, brings a smile to most people's faces.
Good you kept initial starting at no revs and just try to allow motor to enter the world slowly.
Nice to have couple of tech aspects explained ! Thanks.
My first car was a 51 Chieftan. Two tone green. The chief's head on the hood lit up when the lights were on. My dad sold it to me for $100 dollars. He said if you pay for something it means more to you. This was 1963. I gave it to my brother as I needed wheels for college. I got a beautiful 1958 Ford Fairlane 500. Joined the U.S.M.C. in 66 and was first stationed in Memphis, Tn. That Ford made many trips to my home in SW Louisiana.
Wow... !!! My best friend, It's always great. We liked and enjoyed to the end.
Really enjoying this series of resurrecting old American cars Scandinavian style. These aren't "will it start?" vids, you KNOW this guy will wake up the comatose lump eventually. Love the format too, proof positive you don't have to utter a word to make a entertaining video. I will say however, the gentleman is a first class starter torturer! Testament to a level of durability rarely seen these days.
My first car. My parents bought it from the original owner, drove it for about 8 years and then I got it. You could drive around all night for a couple bucks worth of gas. It only got 8-10 mpg but gas was $.25/gal
Another one ready for a new life. This one actually looks really good 😊.
Best of Luck with it. It is in good shape as it is 71 years old, 8 more than me.
I’m 65 and this car runs better than I do!
The interior sure looks nice! Hey, I wish you all the best with this car! You obviously did a good job waking her up after 21 years!! Now as you move further along bringing her back to all her glory you will reap the rewards of having sui8ch a neat car!
Eu quero este carro para min
Hi. The car says thank you for return the life for me. What a beautiful car . Karim from Bahrain.
Another beautiful car you have!! Good job getting it running.
Me gusta lo q ases recuperar carros antiguos d los años 50 eso me recuerda lo q yo Asia en cuba c pasaba trabajo pero ne divertía Dios t bendiga yo ando buscando un chevrolet 1952 4 puerta como tuve una allá en cuba
Excelent work there dude! Bring it back to life! Watch out for grandpa rollin' out soon!
Thanks! Yes!😎
My dad also had a Pontiac around the same age as this. When you finish restoring, get a new hood ornament as the cherry on top. I recall they had the coolest ones around with the amber colored chief face! I also remember the Fisher body logo on the door step.
Great job bringing the old Pontiac back to life , nice to see a old school mechanic at work in a backwoods garage ,same style same work ethic
as me & my younger brother over here in the U.K. . The only difference is we fix old Brit. cars & bikes and yes we have done a few Yank cars ,my favorite being Pontiacs ,might own a Straight 8 one day ,but they are like Hen"s teeth here . Fuel is now a stupid price in the U.K. but we keep telling ourselves old petrol [Gas] cars are still more fun than electric milk floats ?. Keep - on spannering !!!.
Dude that's just awesome !! It never stops to amaze me how this old cars with a little bit of knowledge anyone can get them back to life
You lucky fella, my Dad owned a Pontiac the same model as you have. I learnt all the mechanical in's and out's on his and looked after it like nothing else, still remember the registration number after 62 years. Love to see video of it completed when you restore her. A little tip, get an eight volt battery made for the car, it will start and perform much better. From Australia, all the best
8 Volt ????????????????
Buen trabajo y gracias por revivir verdaderos autos, es un gusto poder verlos corriendo por las carreteras, saludos desde San Luis Potosí, México
Brings back memories of my father's '53 Pontiac Chieftain. Straight-8, Hydramatic, built like a tank. This '51 even has a radio! And a standard shift! My father, when told a radio would cost $100 extra, said, "For that kind of money, I can whistle and be happy!" I remember how that straight-8 idled on my father's car. Easygoing at 450 rpm.
I am not looking forward to viewing the full scope of your channel only to be left wanting more.
I just happened to check the 'Views' on this vlog and I'm impressed. Over 811K views since September 2022.
You have a lot of eyeballs on you there's no doubt you have compelling content. The entirity of how you produce the vlog is mesmerising. The music you choose is perfect for the background. Especially with the '52 Chieftan where at the end you played a native themed soundtrack, that was choice!
Edit: BTW, a garage with a pit, this is something one doesn't see anywhere on these revival channels. Just another unique aspect of the man from Norway that adds to the content what no one else can.
Another one ready for a new life. This one actually looks really good
Nice trim on that old girl.unique grill.sweet ride
The radio "tone" button changed the color of the radio buttons when used on Dad's '51. Also, gotta get Chief Poniac back on the hood, lit up when the headlights were turned on.
My girlfriend at the time, now my wife(58)years, could see me coming down the street. The chief's head lit up bright after I went to 8 volts.
Very good Congratulations beautiful car and very good to see these old machines revive again 💯🙏
I like this channel. No stupid joke and just repair the car.
Thank you for watching
Talk,talk,talk and you don't say nothin'. Well done.
Brought back memories of the 53 Pontiac ragtop I rescued in 1975. Ran really well, bot the Hydramatic trans was s real headache. It failed completely just as was preparing to move. I sold it at a loss.
Well done! Looks in amazing condition body wise, the interior of the boot lid looked like new!? The interior looks very non-original in regard to seats and door panels - but what the hell, she's a great survivor and needs putting back on the road. Greetings from Australia.
Man, shes a beauty! Yo, you're living my dream. lol
I love this car man more updates on that vehicle you did a great job you bring him back from the grave resurrection correction great video thank you update on this baby love it.
Bravo, from France ( Paris ) And I'm waiting the next vidéo ? You have doing a lot of work..
This video is very credible compared to others, since the boy did everything correctly and live, it can be seen that although he is very young, he has knowledge of automotive mechanics, I hope he enjoyed the car... he deserves it
Fin bil du fant . Håper den kommer på veien igjen. Takk for den fine filmen .✌🇳🇴
Good work! Thanks. Also appreciate the background music. Thoughtful and appropriate.
Lovely original car!!!!
I hope it does NOT get restored!!!.... this car is like a timecapsule.... just cleaning,servicing,tidying up...
Congratutions on your find!!!
hi im from brazil , i love old cars , thats amazing and beaultiful
good luck
Hago mi comentario desde el puerto del Callao en Perú, Sudamérica,tengo 77 años y he visto maquinas muy antiguas rodando por las calles.
Great job man
belle remise en route bravo car vous avez préserve toutes les principales précautions merci
Nice job👍😊 Just not crazy about the background music though. Not complaining just would rather hear ya 🔧 wrenching on stuff. 😀
I just got my 1950 Chieftain going again after brake rebuild that took way too long. But she’s going now. Such a great car and I love that old straight eight. But now it has a blue on the exhaust just one but it’s getting worse. Gasket on order from the states. Hope that’s going to be a stud snapping nightmare to sort. Enjoyed you vid top draw
I had a 51 straight 6 with a column shift through 1990. It was all original stock. Didn’t have turn signals, I had to use my hand for turns. Wish I still had it, but I needed things for my family.
That has some beautiful bones ! Love them, Great Cars ! Wha lucky find ! That could make a bad ride ! Just a beautiful old car !
What a beauty! And these rock solid lateral inline eight ^^ . Nice job.
Poor neglected car it needs an intensive wash and a beautiful restoration.🤦♂️🤷♂️
Such a beautiful design still looks great
This car is in amazing shape for this age.
I have a 50 Pontiac so I enjoyed your video if you put the double carburetion on there they sound really good keep up the good work
Te felicito estos motores fueron hechos para siempre su funcionamiento es sencillo y los materiales con los que fueron construidos dan la pauta para ser reparados sin tanta complicación ya viéramos así los de ahora
Love seeing you young folks doing what I used to do!❤❤❤❤❤
Old school ...good job on bringing her back to life
Very thorough, and an awesome job; Thanks for the video.😃
I love watching other car guys because I still am but can't do the work after 8back surgerys
I really like the interior I wish you would have shown you washing it and cleaning it
I like the format of your video. No silly and stupid narration and anyone with mechanical inclination can follow exactly what your doing. Congratulations on getting it started.
08:17 "A fountain of conversation". (Fargo)
@@helgedell Lol....ya I had a chuckle with that extended conversation.
@@doughouston4741 only re***ds use'lol'
It's not good for those with limited mechanical knowledge who are looking to start out in this field, some people have to start from scratch and look to these videos for help
@@9-11supporter01 Well....if they're that limited...move on to another video. There's a ton to choose from.....
beautiful car. I like
Great Video. Love the straight 8 and the blues tune at the end. What's it called?
This is a really good-looking Chieftain!
Very good job man....
absolutely gorgeous car!!!!! love it !!!!!!!!
Hola señor buen trabajo nuevamente gracias por estos vídeos y saludos desde argentina gracias
From websites such as wikipedia, Pontiac had an engine called the straight 8 that came with all of its models. The car that you're working on is a 1951 Pontiac chieftain. I can tell by the chrome streak on its hood.
Ahoj, dost super, miluji krásná stará auta. Duševní průjem je, když nějaký sebevědomý lúzr vylepší zvuk motoru SV flathead zvukem přiblblické kytary. Něco jako na pohřbu babičky pohod rudých námořníků. Pro mne bezcené.
That interior is mint!
Tuff as they get rock solid
Sounds! Fantastic!!
Very nice! And it gets rid of mosquitoes!! Ha ha 😂 Nice car.
You are a very good intelligent mechanic . I like ur work
good to see you cleaned and used the air blower first , fresh lubricant , nice job
Thank you!
Good job!
Gostei 👍👍 sou do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷
Good job getting it started. It just needs some rings and to have that exhaust manifold sealed up.
Parabéns carro muito top meu amigo 👍👍👍👍
Keep up showing video enjoyed watch this on you tube , parents restored several 56 ford victoria we still have win several trophy 🏆 national shows & member of 54-56 crown association & I was member of the goodguys club for years
Beautiful car 👍
Enhorabuena, precioso coche
Love the chrome strip down the middle!
wow i want a car like that 21 years an look at that chassis....AWESOME!!!
Is perfect ! I want more
Gotta love the sound of a straight 8
Yes! Needs a new waterpump and a new exhaust system to be quiet.
Well done😁
Thanks!
At the last succeeded..congrats dear..
love it