Will It START and DRIVE After 60 Years Of Hibernation? - 1934 Ford Coupe "Beautiful"

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  • Опубликовано: 2 сен 2021
  • In the last update on "Beautiful", our 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe, Matt was able to get the engine to turn over with very little work. Today we are going to work on flushing the engine and radiator of all the rust and debris and start putting the engine back together. On a recent pick Matt was able to pick up two new water pumps amongst other parts for for 34 Fords. After a day of tinkering we made major progress on the "Beautiful" and may have moved her under her own power!!
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  • @HinmanAveRepair
    @HinmanAveRepair 2 года назад +27

    Matt, just remember - Clara wasn't an "old lady" when she bought the car. This was a "The kids are out of the house" fun car purchase!

  • @ThisOldHotrod
    @ThisOldHotrod 2 года назад +56

    Looked like you were hold back a huge ear to ear smile while you were driving it ! I wouldn’t have been able to !! What an awesome video Matt. Congrats on saving the old girl and taking her for her first drive so soon !!

    • @MrBenh1976
      @MrBenh1976 2 года назад +2

      shoot the second time they start it after the othe Gentleman help them put the silver can on it Mike sure does have a smile from ear to ear you know these two are loving it so much

    • @davidblankenship2720
      @davidblankenship2720 2 года назад +2

      The biggest S.E.G I've ever seen great job Matt.

    • @lyndelbeckwith1706
      @lyndelbeckwith1706 2 года назад

      the shtty music makes me turn it down, then you start talking and I cant hear. Fk this, going to watch other car channels
      Continue head banging.

    • @davidblankenship2720
      @davidblankenship2720 2 года назад

      @@lyndelbeckwith1706 obviously You are a manufacturer no class...BYE😁

  • @JalopiesDannerr
    @JalopiesDannerr 2 года назад +29

    The look on your face, when driving it - part excitement, part vigilance - is great! Sooooh glad for you! :-D

  • @techsupport6878
    @techsupport6878 2 года назад +20

    THE SMILE SAYS IT ALL.....gear heads rejoice around the world! I live it through you guys. Thanks flatty forever !

  • @davidmspinelli8951
    @davidmspinelli8951 2 года назад +13

    WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW! That was BEAUTIFUL! I vote for getting off all that tana paint that Clara put on her, make her as safe and dependable as a 90 year old car can be and call her done! Be safe and stay heathy guys. Many many smiles to come in the old car called Beautiful!

  • @gordonhenagar6652
    @gordonhenagar6652 2 года назад +20

    You know, that lady, Claire who owned it and tried to maintain it as best she could saw what we see in it all those years ago. It warms my heart a bit in these difficult times, thanks for the video.

    • @ksingleton101
      @ksingleton101 2 года назад

      I actually was able to forget about where we are now. Sorry it had to end with your comment.

    • @gordonhenagar6652
      @gordonhenagar6652 2 года назад +1

      @@ksingleton101 not trying to bring you down, just in it every day, sorry for the jolt to reality, I should have stopped at “it warms my heart a bit”

  • @randyruzicka7250
    @randyruzicka7250 2 года назад +6

    Old Fords…ya gotta love ‘em. No matter how long they sit they always come back to life.

  • @BUTCH0120
    @BUTCH0120 2 года назад

    I don't think anybody could kick that smile off your face @ ~15:00 on. Great to hear an old Ford V8.

  • @rickhudson6743
    @rickhudson6743 2 года назад

    Watching you bring this old Coupe back to life has been fun LOL.

  • @jockmchaggis6797
    @jockmchaggis6797 2 года назад +7

    That is absolutely bitching! Original paint coming back through looks good too
    What an amazing car, Matt grinning from ear to ear the entire road test says it all!
    Epic

  • @snoroof58
    @snoroof58 2 года назад

    Beautiful is right, beautifully engineered, beautifully designed and beautifully built. It is such a pleasure seeing this machine still able to do it's work. Wonderful!

  • @gordiehattrick
    @gordiehattrick 2 года назад

    Thought you were going to tear your face with the smile you had driving the old girl :-)

  • @roberthinkle981
    @roberthinkle981 2 года назад

    Smiles for miles what a beautiful old car hats off to you for getting it running and driving

  • @MrAmartin8
    @MrAmartin8 2 года назад +1

    The grin on your face when ya took the car for a drive ... Priceless . I'm so envious ....

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 2 года назад

    I would like to think that Clara was looking down on you guys watching her old V8 Ford start up, running again, driving again and she’s smiling with pure delight and very proud of your efforts to get this car running again!

  • @carlscarduzio8357
    @carlscarduzio8357 2 года назад +6

    So cool. The look on your face driving it is priceless!

  • @shaneconnors757
    @shaneconnors757 2 года назад

    Matt the SMILE on your face is worth a MILLION BUCKS....WELL DONE MATE

  • @timwarlick1565
    @timwarlick1565 2 года назад +3

    You really have something there Matt. Who doesn't want a 34 Ford?
    I think a 37 would round out your collection to be the most awesome collection one could have.

  • @ethanhand7570
    @ethanhand7570 2 года назад +3

    This car reminds me of so many childhood memories, I’m 30 and when I was 13 I learned to weld building a 34 with my grandfather. He would do a repair on one side of the car then have me replicate it on the other side. That was also the first car I drove. Keep up the good work, like I said lots of great memories with this one 👍👍👍

  • @randomyank7777
    @randomyank7777 2 года назад +1

    Nice car , Matt . She just needed a little love , she got it & look , exceeded all expectations . The smile on your face said it all ! Nice save !

  • @peterharms3639
    @peterharms3639 2 года назад +5

    Have to take a few minutes and give a thought to all those dudes at The River Rouge plant all those years ago, the thought of that days production being driven in the year 2021 too wild to even think about!!

  • @chrisb5143
    @chrisb5143 2 года назад +3

    That smile on Matt’s face says it all. Good job guys!

  • @mikeburnett7028
    @mikeburnett7028 2 года назад

    I also have a 34 5W Coupe I’ve been driving for 37 years. Was originally built in late 60’s as a hot Rod and I rebuilt it in 1984. In case you didn’t know it, you have an early production coupe. You can tell by the door handles are close to the front of the door. A later car had door handles farther back on the door. Early models used left over 33 door mechanisms. Have fun with your beautiful car. Wish I could find another one.

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman4543 2 года назад +4

    Awesome, another car in ur stable, what a find , an like everybody else sad ur smile says it all..have a save Labor day with friends an family.😎😎

  • @wolfgangricky
    @wolfgangricky 2 года назад

    Driving Beautiful, you looked like the Cat who ate the Canary while going down the street. Ty for taking us along

  • @87mini
    @87mini 2 года назад

    What a smile! The old girl sounds great! I'd repair the front fenders and other dings but keep as much original paint as possible, and do some mild work on the motor - 2 or 3 97's, some aluminum heads, a little drop and big/little tires - just make a sleeper. You've got some real hot rods to punch when you want to, but this would make a nice subtle daily driver. Shoot, you've got cars like I've got shirts! You deserve it, brother!

  • @jeffscott8323
    @jeffscott8323 2 года назад

    Nothing like the sound of an old V8. Music to my ears.

  • @matthewbakker8113
    @matthewbakker8113 2 года назад +3

    The nice thing about old fords is they keep a layer of preserving oil over everything in the engine compartment.

  • @JML1955GMC
    @JML1955GMC 2 года назад +1

    The smile on your face says you're a happy man, good for you. I love the car and the history of it.

  • @ronaldheit196
    @ronaldheit196 2 года назад +7

    I'd love to see her fully restored painted the color the Lady painted it.
    Given how original and we'll taken care of she was I'd say the car deserves it in her memory.
    Make it a real trophy winner.
    But that's just my opinion.

  • @TrueNorthModels
    @TrueNorthModels 2 года назад +1

    Great video and the smile on Matt's face at the 15 minute mark says it all. Cheers, Wayne.

  • @jimandlinsnow7002
    @jimandlinsnow7002 2 года назад +8

    Good stuff! The smiles say it all. It don’t get no better.

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 2 года назад +6

    You guys might consider investing in a steam Genny, it’s a steam cleaning pressure washer, it works mint for cleaning and degreasing and not destroying everything. We have one at work, it works great

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 года назад +1

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR NEW PROJECT!!!

  • @NathansMoparGarage
    @NathansMoparGarage 2 года назад +2

    The first ride after getting something running or back together is always exciting. It looks great sitting with all the other cars in the background.

  • @380.motorsports
    @380.motorsports 2 года назад +1

    Ahhhhh, the smile of satisfaction on your face actually driving Beautiful around for the first time. Congrats!

  • @paulbickmore4523
    @paulbickmore4523 2 года назад +6

    Best video I have ever watched on here, the look on your face driving it was amazing, looking forward to more content on this one.

  • @timheilman2089
    @timheilman2089 2 года назад +4

    Keep an eye out for a temp gauge radiator cap.

  • @Tojazzer
    @Tojazzer 2 года назад +2

    Huge respect for you for saving this. That grin when you're driving says it all.

  • @garyhughes9199
    @garyhughes9199 2 года назад +2

    Matt and Mike Seeing this 34 run was awesome. Can't wait to see the next video.

  • @57Banjoman
    @57Banjoman 2 года назад

    If a couple named Bonnie and Clyde show up, don't lend them the car! Awesome, Matt!

  • @danielhopfinger8193
    @danielhopfinger8193 2 года назад +2

    That expression says it all, hard work pays off! Congrats

  • @BrunoWiebelt
    @BrunoWiebelt 2 года назад

    making such funny faces when you driving ... joy to see her rolling

  • @CanadAce
    @CanadAce 2 года назад +2

    This was great, not only did you get one of my favourite cars in the fleet running and driving but also just seeing Matt's grin as he drove it one couldn't help but smile! Love to see it guys as always!

  • @bobstride6838
    @bobstride6838 2 года назад

    That's a very apt name for that car, because I think that she's a beauty!

  • @garymorris1856
    @garymorris1856 2 года назад

    I love watching videos about these old cars. Very cool, thanks for posting.

  • @paultidsy4019
    @paultidsy4019 2 года назад +8

    Yeah those old bias ply tyres ride pretty bad after they've sat a good while. It's nuts how good this car is, incredible! You looked pretty stoked driving it around.

  • @ckuffrey
    @ckuffrey 2 года назад

    Watching you work on the food Flathead brings back fun memories, I've built many, tough motors

  • @terrancesweeney1870
    @terrancesweeney1870 2 года назад +3

    So happy for you Matt!

  • @charlesmdoc
    @charlesmdoc 2 года назад +1

    you are one lucky skunk! I live on the "left coast". My sister just moved to Ne Hampshire so when we visit her, we may try to come visit y'all. Make sure to give thanks for your abundance..

  • @rayk9315
    @rayk9315 2 года назад +1

    Great job Matt. That smile on your face tells it all.

  • @1954shadow
    @1954shadow 2 года назад +1

    That grin on your kisser, says it all!

  • @ozpl8s714
    @ozpl8s714 2 года назад +2

    Great job there Matt, good to see "Beautiful" roar back to life and see the road again. Love your work

  • @ericargo9157
    @ericargo9157 2 года назад

    Your face while driving the old gal says it all. Great vid.

  • @mothereartha7
    @mothereartha7 2 года назад

    That car is a ghost on wheels, friggen outstanding.

  • @bamadigger4342
    @bamadigger4342 2 года назад +2

    I'm sure you smile every once in awhile but I personally have never seen you smile this big. Good job and keep posting great videos.

  • @onehotpinto
    @onehotpinto 2 года назад +4

    What a satisfying video. Everything you did made it visibly better, especially the pressure washing. I think if this car were mine the only modification I would make would be juice brakes. Great video! Thank you.

  • @shanevaughan7809
    @shanevaughan7809 2 года назад

    First drive smiles are infectious!!! Congrats

  • @dennisbarnett1995
    @dennisbarnett1995 2 года назад

    Hi Matt, Dennis here from Filer,Idaho..I am glad I found your channel. I have really enjoyed watching your new shows. Thank you

  • @ajperotti2551
    @ajperotti2551 2 года назад +1

    At the end of the day the smiles say it all. How awesome. Cars do talk and this one is saying thanks IronTrap Garage. Glad it went very smooth to get it running.

  • @Zoniebaer
    @Zoniebaer 2 года назад

    That smile, living the dream. I will admit it I am a bit jealous

  • @johnsecord9697
    @johnsecord9697 2 года назад

    WOW!! That was a big grin. This car is begging for a back to showroom restoration. ONLY after that are you authorized for some light hot rod ding.Great video. Thanks.

  • @sparky545
    @sparky545 2 года назад

    That's definitely amazing after setn 60 years. This is how automobile should still be built cause ain't no way today's automobiles will run that long with mostly original equipment lol, and ya gotta love the older stuff, the engineering lasts upto now, the reason most of em are gone, people couldn't afford to keep em going during the depression and they got turned into scrap for war equipment.... So sad for both reasons thats 150% truth. So simple to repair and what not. The ol timers made other kinds of things work when they didn't have the means to get the original parts. I love it lol

  • @sickxofxit
    @sickxofxit 2 года назад +2

    Everything about this video is awesome

  • @CarterAutoRestyling
    @CarterAutoRestyling 2 года назад +2

    So cool seeing that car running and driving, it really wanted to be brought back to life! I'm also suprized at how much original paint is left under the brush paint, I can't wait to see it all cleaned off!

  • @jamesfohare
    @jamesfohare 2 года назад

    Good on ya I know that feeling when you get an old motor to run for the first time. Great to see the excitment on your face like a big kid. Cheers Guys.

  • @edwardanderson6600
    @edwardanderson6600 2 года назад +12

    Switching to 12 volts is not a big problem just change the bulbs and the generator and you are good. 6 volt wiring is heavier and the starter will spin faster. The biggest problem is with things that have an element like the lights. They will burn out either immediately or soon. So they should be changed to 12 volts.

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper3741 2 года назад +1

    Sure am enjoying the videos on the old lady! You can tell it was her pride and joy and she took care of it. Iowa surprise by what all you found in the car and what great shape it was. PS... the temperature gauge was on the radiator cap most people think it's a hood ornament.

  • @waynespiteri122
    @waynespiteri122 2 года назад

    Well done Matt, great to see another old girl on the road again.

  • @Dave_Boyer
    @Dave_Boyer 2 года назад +1

    Freaking amazing! It’s so cool how it sat for so long, and with a little work, it’s ready to go!

  • @hotrodbob.
    @hotrodbob. 2 года назад +1

    I am so happy for Matt, it started out with a grin and got bigger and bigger until it turned into a full fledged Sh#% eating grin, you know getting lipstick on both ears, good for you, love to see it.
    When do we take a good drive it the Mercury???
    I get that same grin every time I pull my 40 out of the garage, my wife asked what the big deal is? I told her when I sit in that driver's seat I look through the windshield with 16 year old eyes, it helps keep me young.

  • @chuckhaynes6458
    @chuckhaynes6458 2 года назад

    Back in the olden days there was DuPont No.7 Radiator Cleaner. It was nothing more than "Oxalic Acid" in powdered form with a baking soda neutralizer. It worked!! In Socal everyone used plain water and we had rusty cooling systems galore. You can't find it anymore.... but consider this to be a tip. I learned to adjust mechanical brakes from an oldtimer back in 1962. He owned the Richfield Service Station where I worked. He showed me how to adjust the levers and equalizer to get the maximum leverage (which is a good thing). Between 1931 and 1938 Ford's mechanical brakes became improved and with every improvement they became worse. When properly adjusted you will like them much better. As for the square tires just inflate to 45psi. and drive 50mph for one hour on a hot day. This is my favorite of all your cars. '39 Merc is a close 2nd. Stay safe.

  • @shaggy2scooby4you
    @shaggy2scooby4you 2 года назад

    34 seems to run and drive 🚗 nicely 👌

  • @JoeBobsGarage
    @JoeBobsGarage 2 года назад

    Never see you so happy, you were grinning like a kid at Christmas when driving that old lady Ford!

  • @oswaldowalterspat1485
    @oswaldowalterspat1485 2 года назад

    To bad that I am in Brazil. That's the kind of car that I'd like to restore and get it back to it's original glory. Very nice. Amazing how it started so easely, Good job.

  • @MajTom-wd2yt
    @MajTom-wd2yt 2 года назад

    15:03....What success looks like, good on 'ya Gang.😄

  • @LeopardBsod
    @LeopardBsod 2 года назад

    15:40 → That smiling face says all!

  • @brentmabe1361
    @brentmabe1361 2 года назад +1

    I’m almost speechless…that was awesome!

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 2 года назад

    Matt Mike & crew...Matt you cannot wipe the smile off of your face...pretty cool that "Beautiful" is up & driving!! Be safe...God Bless!!

  • @cowfrank
    @cowfrank 2 года назад

    I can't express how pleased I am that you were the one to aquire this car to the point my eyes are welling up a bit.
    One of the other viewers mentioned that Claire was a very young lady when she got this car. I had forgotten that.

  • @richardsiddon610
    @richardsiddon610 2 года назад

    Pretty little thing.
    Nice to see it run.

  • @benniebarrow348
    @benniebarrow348 2 года назад

    Awesome!.........like riding in a time capsule . Thanks !

  • @tertessa
    @tertessa 2 года назад

    The smile says it all Matt....

  • @matthewfocke5360
    @matthewfocke5360 2 года назад

    To better hear the internals in the engine: Cut a broom stick and use it like a stethoscope. Place one end on the engine and the other up to your ear. You will be able to get a read on it. A veteran truck driver told me about it. His brother in law ran an Auto Garage out West back in the vintage car days.

  • @irav4u
    @irav4u 2 года назад

    Both old girls were waiting for you- the one in your shop and the one looking down and smiling

  • @henryg683
    @henryg683 2 года назад

    Matt the big smile on your face when you were driving the ole lady car told the story about the car and I’m really happy for you to find such a gem 💎!!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!

  • @WVEngraver
    @WVEngraver 2 года назад

    Wow! Bonnie and Clyde's favorite car

  • @leeroyholloway4277
    @leeroyholloway4277 2 года назад +1

    Glorious !!!

  • @ryand.8176
    @ryand.8176 2 года назад +1

    That’s so sweet! Great to see you guys getting it going the right way!
    Car sounds great, even with the leaks. Keep washing it!😆 looks like you’ll get a lot of that paint off!
    I understand the big smile, must be such a feeling driving it!✊

  • @duser2326
    @duser2326 2 года назад

    Saved another one. Great job you guys. Thanks for taking us along for the ride

  • @jimstratfordfl
    @jimstratfordfl 2 года назад

    Sweet! She’s Beautiful!

  • @jimmygarner696
    @jimmygarner696 2 года назад

    So happy for you man...getting to see you drive it...I was smiling as much as you!

  • @gmullins777
    @gmullins777 2 года назад +1

    Just awesome….your grin says it all!

  • @handyhippie6548
    @handyhippie6548 2 года назад

    i am truly amazed at how little it actually took to make this car run and go. i've had to put more effort into getting 25 year old cars running and moving than you did to make this almost 90 year old gem cruise the boulevard. little old lady owned indeed. she's a keeper for sure!

  • @frankjamann5671
    @frankjamann5671 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic guys! I be having some of the same kind of episodes. Glad all the hard work , lol, paid off. Thanks for the video

  • @stevenscott4460
    @stevenscott4460 2 года назад

    Just the big smile on your face say,s it all happy chappie

  • @briankinnear7461
    @briankinnear7461 2 года назад

    Amazing. Sitting for that long and it virtually just started right up. Look forward to seeing more on this car. Gonna look really nice in the original colour. Be safe and stay well.

  • @buzzz241
    @buzzz241 2 года назад

    Great to see that you’re NOT chopping it up!! 😀😀👍🏻

  • @mr.goodpliers6988
    @mr.goodpliers6988 2 года назад

    This might be my favorite series so far! I love your passion and enthusiasm for this car Matt!!

  • @wayneforbes7671
    @wayneforbes7671 2 года назад

    WOW! What a nice addition to the stable!