1959 Chevy Biscayne Bought AT AUCTION! - Will It Run Again After Sitting in a Junkyard for YEARS?

A few weeks ago I bought this rare cameo coral 1959 Chevy Biscayne at a salvage yard auction where the car had sat for many years. I was unable to turn the engine by hand at the auction, so i took a chance on it, knowing it was a parts car for myself, and if the engine didn't run it wouldn't be the end of the world. Getting it home and putting a fresh battery to it, the engine turned over strong!
Were we able to get this old Chevy running again after sitting in a field for all these years, or is that the reason it was parked so many years ago? We will find out in today's video!
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[MavDude]

I didn't read many of the comments so someone may have already mentioned this, but the carb overflowing can be a few different things: The needle/seat are worn or stuck, the float is stuck or has a pinhole in it or the fuel pressure is too high. That carb is a Rochester BC, very good old carbs.

[normaninsandiego]

It started, and it runs smooth. Just like a Powerglide, those 235 sixes almost last forever. I think for a 65 year old engine and Powerglide to still function after sitting so long is impressive.

[skn]

I don’t know about Iowa, but in Montana, you can get a State issued VIN for older cars with missing VINs as long as you can prove you are the legal owner.

[johncaballero]

Wonderful running 235. Is a shame you’re not going to restore that old ‘59. Love those old Chevys!

[raymontalbano]

I love that ol’ Chevy 235! Especially when it’s in a ‘59. Talk about smooth and reliable… even after 30 years of sitting!

[jackdedert]

Not sure if you've had much experience with that engine, but they will crack a head at the slightest overheat. We put at least two or three in my brother's '59 Bicayne (with six-banger and Powerglide) over the years. Finally got a new

Get that belt on there and fill that cooling system, if it's not too late already.

[alvarezgardening]

Anytime I see a mechanic poking around with a flat head screwdriver...I know I'm in the right place! Great video. Thank you

[ronbunker]

That engine is phenomenal! I can't believe how fast it starts and it idles! What a great car! I had a positive cable get shorted over the battery once and when I finally got it disconnected it had melted a big groove in the new battery! It happens.

[rickblades]

I know you wanted to use it as a parts car. But the frame has 2 serial numbers on the top of the frame . That could be used to get a title

[finfan]

Yay ! Ryan the Chevrolet Whisperer will be charming the Biscayne today !
2:19 - looks like it was wrong end to have sparks on 😲14:30 wtf is it doing ? That's not mixed right and overflowing, or what ? 17:06 - and there is no mirror 21:02 - yup that engine wants to live on for sure !

[melmcclure]

It always amazes me that a car that has sat that long will fire up that easily

[brucevanderschrier]

Had a 60 impala 2 door with the same powertrain. The styling and interior were fine but the 235 no power, no mileage, smoked and leaked. Because of this car I would never want another 235 for any reason. Drove a similar 60 impala with a stock 283 2v and a3speed manual and it was like a rocket compared to mine. Mine finally spun a couple rod bearings and was scrapped. Good video thanks!!

[ratt]

Runs really smooth, sounds pretty good. To bad about the Vin tag, very restorable

[dontjivewitha]

The cars to good to be parted out, just ring it with another ones paperwork..

[tombob]

My uncle bought one new in 1959, I was 12. It was copper colored but it was identical including the power glide

[CountryBoyGasGarage]

Float valve isn't sealing or electric pump to much pressure and pushing fuel past it.

[debbiebermudez]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 Sad that Vin tag is missing but your the right man to manage parting out ! Ryan even the the Pro’s have miss hap’s . I’ll bet the points are cheap. Am big fan of starter fluid. Wow nice sound from that 6 👀😎👍. Factory air screws no more than 4 turns out, if more than that needs a rebuilt ! Nice job ☕️👀😎👍

[AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Ryan :) funny part first time heard 235 6 cylinders motor was in 1985 at Vechile shows plus one car had 2 speed Automatic transmission and other one had Manual transmission 3 in tree both were Chevrolet Biscayne cars 4 door ! I remember my dad and uncle nickname them 235 6 cylinders motor the giggle motor sounds like a person get big drinks of fluids and hear goops sounds Lol! Yes my dad & uncles had funny humor too and so funny!

[dalestewart]

Really great old 59, not bad at all, could put other vin tag on it for 59
Great job and video, enjoyed keep up the good work

[kencarney]

Go .015 on the points and it should kick over
and start unless you
Have a bad coil or coil
wire.