Fixing Up A 1956 Chevrolet

Turn on subtitles or view the transcript at the bottom of the description if you'd like explanations on what I'm doing throughout the video.

This is a 1956 (I believe) Chevy 210. Inline 6, 3 speed column shifter, 4 door. The last time it was registered, presumably the last time it was driving, was 1983. The car originally lived in California but at some point it was brought to Minnesota, and It's been passed down through one family for most of its life. The owners of the car asked me if I could get it running and driving again. I did get it driving, but it looks like it'll be needed a lot more help to be truly drivable. Fortunately, the owners do want to keep funding the repairs, so expect a part 2 soon.

Chapters:
00:00 - First look at things
02:00 - Does it spin?
04:48 - Checking spark
05:35 - Rebuilding the carburetor
14:02 - Putting some things back together
17:56 - First start and oil change
21:57 - Pulling it out of the garage
22:57 - Fixing the shifter (taking apart the steering column)
30:46 - Putting things back together
34:12 - first drive (back and forth in the driveway)
37:21 - A couple things I missed
39:35 - Fixing the brakes
57:26 - Gear oils
58:38 - Addressing the cooling system
1:01:28 - Uh Oh (this will be part 2)
1:01:47 - First real drive anyways
1:05:08 - Kitty

[omgbbqcia]

man i never click on videos faster than when Simon uploads. who knew you could love a channel so much that has ZERO talking!? keep on keeping on man

[retrowheels]

These videos are pure therapy, no obnoxious music, no talking or worse 'hey guys, whats up' BS. Just a knowledgeable guy working on cool cars that plenty of others gave up on a long time ago.

[Xorgetra]

I am from Cuba and I grew up in all classic American cars. My grandpa had a 1950 chevy sedan with a straight 6 and a 283 engine. When I saw this video and how the engine was cranking I was transported to my childhood. Nothing like ol' classic American cars.

[nandi]

I am very impressed by the intentional contrast between form, the beauty of your videography, e.g matching your clothes to the car color, and function, getting the machine to run with minimal cleaning. This is exceptional artistry. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[Jabbekot]

You should have 10 times more subs, because your vids are absolutely fantastic!
The artistic vibe, combined with your mechanical talent, makes the coolest combo!
Thanks!!

[arsnbm]

1956, the year I was born. I remember riding around in these when I was a kid.

[Rusty]

Simon, I can't describe it, but your videos have a therapeutic effect. After a stressful, hard day at work, or stress with your wife, the videos really calm you down. You feel like you're working with you. No one is just talking your ear off. Thank you for your effort and hard work!

[FayazAhmad-ylsp]

In 1967, I saw this car on the roads of Peshawar city of Pakistan, at that time I was 9 years old. Today i retaired as electronic technologist, I saw thoroughly all the electrical and mechanical parts of this car through this video.
Impala chevrolet were also on our roads.
Fantastic work and video well done.

[donaldgreen]

Best car video I've seen in a long time. No drama or dumb music and great film work. Very cool car. Simon has the motivation I need.✌️🍺

[nunyabuziness]

I just got done putting a steering rack in my minivan and here I am watching someone work on a car😂 it was a nightmare took me 9 hours. Fluid film should sponsor you

[tombom]

Stumbled across your video and thought I should applaud you! No ridiculous jabber or annoying soundtrack, and the videography is smart & clear. I will certainly keep you in my subscribe lineup.

[darrenlavigne]

Just found you recently
Love your vids
So refreshing to not have someone rambling endlessly while working
Your content is so relatable
Keep up the good work
Cheers

[PaulinesPastimes]

Excellent video. Two things I liked were that you solder the crimp lug connections (essential for good connection) and the use of a gas torch to make spider webs vaporise. Terrible shame about the cracked block. Looking forward to the new engine when it happens.

[robhamill]

50/50 acetone/transmission fluid is your best friend when loosening rusty threaded things. Old farmer trick

[Nverinder]

I genuinely feel like I could learn more about old cars and trucks from your videos than from anything else out there with a ton of commentary. As always, well done, and I look forward to the next!

[ar-jwtr]

in this video, the use of the camera--- the choice of what would be photographed, the angle of the camera, etc--- is really excellent.

[Povilas]

Love your videos. It amazes me, how in older days everything could be fixed/lubricated/cleaned and would work for another few years compared to nowadays...

[sportsfreundpaule]

So ziemlich das entspannteste was ich zum Thema Autovideo überhaupt gesehen habe. Keine nervende Musik, keine lautes Gerede. Manchmal ist weniger einfach mehr. Mach weiter so! Grüße aus Deutschland

[hpojnk]

Your videos/content/work ethic is just epic, love seeing a new upload and rewatching old ones to chill out after a long day doing the exact same stuff you do. Great angles/lighting and every detail captured, with no benile music or chatter, it’s so peaceful.

[johnpartridge]

I look forward to this Lad's Videos with no talking & no shite music just a Guy working on an old Car, doing a good job in the meantime 👍