Fixing Up A 1956 Chevrolet

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Күн бұрын

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

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@omgbbqcia911 18 күн бұрын

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

@mtccorp 18 күн бұрын

Me and you both brother. After draggin cars all day, it’s nice to sit in silence and watch him work on engine s. Helps me unwind 😂

@Hexhelm 18 күн бұрын

Haha, same here

@larrysnow135 17 күн бұрын

😅@@Hexhelm

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thanks everyone

@josephw.8882 15 күн бұрын

Facts!!!!!

@nandi123 18 күн бұрын

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.

@retrowheels73 7 күн бұрын

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.

@oldcarnocar 4 күн бұрын

i like the talking

@nunyabuziness8421 18 күн бұрын

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

@oldcars5547720 14 күн бұрын

Removing the heater core is an interesting chore as well. The last time I did it I had to remove the heater box three times.

@Xorgetra 7 күн бұрын

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.

@SimonFordman 4 күн бұрын

Very cool!

@Jabbekot 18 күн бұрын

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!!

@svenrostin2843 3 күн бұрын

100%!!

@pre1980cars Күн бұрын

He will, it takes time when your starting out

@arsnb9m907 18 күн бұрын

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

@vilasboas0306 16 күн бұрын

Eu também nasci em 1956, 03/06. O tempo passou muito rápido 😔😔😔🇧🇷

@Rocket-ck3qn 16 күн бұрын

Stop lying 🤥

@Rusty749 13 күн бұрын

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!

@SimonFordman 13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@williamllorens2141 11 күн бұрын

It was a joy to watch the entire video. You did a wonderful job ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@donaldgreen7471 17 күн бұрын

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.✌️🍺

@robhamill7941 18 күн бұрын

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

@MegaBskR 17 күн бұрын

Atf?

@mccall9770 17 күн бұрын

@@MegaBskR automatic trans fluid

@nunyabuziness8421 16 күн бұрын

Cheaper to buy a can of penetrating oil😂

@agee8322 16 күн бұрын

The 50/50 is as good as kroil.

@fordnut4914 6 күн бұрын

Kroil is an overpriced joke.@@agee8322

@PaulinesPastimes 18 күн бұрын

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.

@Nverinder716 17 күн бұрын

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!

@geoffhalstead1811 10 күн бұрын

Love this video as family had one but right hand drive for South Africa, with associated conversion for the gear linkages. Being very young at the time I do remember Dad changing from 1st to 2nd and occasionally the linkages jamming. No problem, Dad always had a toolbox in the Boot (Trunk) so out came the ‘persuader’ (hammer) and screwdriver and soon the recalcitrant items where unjammed. Many years later I was driving and towing the family caravan with girlfriend and noticed that the water temp was climbing as we drove through the Karoo (semi desert) with its long straight roads with high ambient temp into the high 30° C (86-100°F) Pulled over into one of the numerous roadside picnic areas conveniently provided tree cover, lifted the bonnet (hood) and couldn’t believe what I saw, a plug lead had come adrift! The car had been running on 5 cylinders for who knows how long and I didn’t notice any decrease in power at all. That car was so easy and relaxing to drive, and comfortable as well. Six up with luggage no problem as was towing. Thanks for the memories👍👏‼️ Oh, the fuel filler cap behind the hinged left taillight assembly had petrol station attendants puzzled😂

@darrenlavigne6849 18 күн бұрын

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

@patricks8086 18 күн бұрын

Or worse yet rambling endlessly about what they’re GOING to do, and not getting any actual work recorded.

@sportsfreundpaule4823 8 күн бұрын

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

@Bolldere 18 күн бұрын

I know you put in an absolute ton of work on these projects, and on the edits. Thanks for leaving the little mistakes in, when your pokey wheel caught that rag up I audibly laughed. Also, sick car, california bel air? Make sure to spring for that undercoat for the MN salt !

@hpojnk 17 күн бұрын

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.

@paulroberts2302 15 күн бұрын

So very entertaining, even laugh out loud funny (when the wire brush got caught in the rag then you put the metal tray under it), .......and not a word was spoken. Award worthy editing for sure. Also manages numerous teachable moments!! Well done, well done!

@Povilas7 17 күн бұрын

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...

@user-to3ww5cz1f 18 күн бұрын

Очередной молчаливый шедевр по реанимации старого раритета😊. Браво, Саймон. Какие же раньше были красивые автомобили!Не нынешние безликие обмылки.

@user-tj3ij1eg9w 15 күн бұрын

С изолентой было бы эффективнее

@user-nn7cj1nd1s 11 күн бұрын

Нахера была вся эта возня, если блок двигателя лопнул?

@oldcars5547720 14 күн бұрын

What a simply fabulous video! My beater is a 1955 210 four-door with a 235 six and Powerglide transmission. They all sound identical,. It was as if he was working on my engine before I painted it! Not long ago, I broke a fiber timing gear. That is a really wonderful experience --- pulling the oil pan and pump to get the bottom two assembly screws out of the front main bearing journal, to remove the cam gear cover. I installed new motor mount rubbers. I have had this car since 1995 so I have replaced or rebuilt every thing several times including a new wiring harness under the dash. Good steering columns for Powerglides are starting to get hard to find.

@noahingram8052 16 күн бұрын

This is like the fine dining of car repair

@mhks68 12 күн бұрын

Fine dining?!? This is as blue collar as you can get. We’re talkin steak and eggs here. Ham and cheese sandwich with a Coke of the back of the tailgate. America c’mon.

@Bandit93gt 17 күн бұрын

Thank you Simon for the no BS videos. Some content creators are posting click bait titles and not posting what they said it would contain. This channel NNKH are pretty much the only ones I watch

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thanks. I'm always watching an rewatching NNKH's videos.

@justahunter81 16 күн бұрын

Very awesome. I’m not even much of a car guy anymore, but I love your videos. Takes me back to my high school days and tearing them apart to fix and figure out how everything works. You’re well past that stage. Keep the vids coming. Don’t change a thing.

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@johnpartridge7623 17 күн бұрын

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 👍

@wkb8326 15 күн бұрын

No weird music playing to distract us. GREAT VIDEO!!!!

@markfisher5119 3 күн бұрын

Thank you SO much for no annoying music (especially country music) and no even more annoying good-ol'-boy patter.

@iGazm 17 күн бұрын

Never knew you had closed captioning on your videos! Your cinematography has always been amazing and it's easy to follow what you are doing, but the CC made it even better! Thank you

@steveperry1344 6 күн бұрын

i became a decent backyard mechanic doing all that stuff you're doing. a fun learning process 60 years ago. i still remember how to do it and have plenty of tools but haven't really messed with this stuff in a long time. fun to watch.

@mavision6525 18 күн бұрын

It's always good to see a new video pop up. Your format makes it great and mostly getting to see the actual work get done.

@richardherbst8081 18 күн бұрын

Outstanding work from start to finish. I know whatever comes next for this car will be on par with your abilities that we have come to know.

@jeremiahnewell 18 күн бұрын

Knuckle flex at the start is much needed. Can't wait to watch this! Thanks for the uploads. Great content!

@nsbhagwat 18 күн бұрын

This beautiful vehicle needs to undergo a full restoration. Nice video.

@mrdiplomat9018 16 күн бұрын

I think it’s cool just like it is 👍🇺🇸

@kirkgallacher9144 18 күн бұрын

Wow.... what a classic... Thanks for giving me some great time for relaxing and to appreciate you mechanicial skills.

@koizora8251 16 күн бұрын

هذي القناه جميلة و ممتعه لانها بدون موسيقي و بدون كلام فقط عمل رائع شكرا لك علي العمل الرائع تحياتي من الشارقة الامارات🎉

@janjager2906 6 күн бұрын

A 1956 Chevrolet.... My birth year! Of course I know this should not be too uncommon, it still amazes me, in a good way. 😃

@AddictedtoProjects 14 күн бұрын

I've seen about a million car restaurations on KZfaq. But this one stands out. I even watched through the carb cleaning, which I've seen and done a million times. All because there's a certain je-no-se-qua in this video. Must be the photography and the attention to detail. Well done Sir. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. And you've got a gem of a car there. Very complete and original for it's age :)

@SimonFordman 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@John3_16Q 18 күн бұрын

I just love this dudes videos 🔥

@Raffaello49996 17 күн бұрын

Taking inspiration from your videos, I started disassembling my car and learned a lot of interesting things that I had no idea about. Thanks...

@jimharper3941 15 күн бұрын

I really liked this video...I appreciate all the hard work that went into getting this 56 chevy running...I felt a bit sad seeing the water flow out of the block after all the work that went into getting it going. Excellent job...Thanks for posting!

@Pedroisanickname 18 күн бұрын

The shot/ edit at 19:48 was worth the price of admission alone, ❤

@ar-jw7tr 12 күн бұрын

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

@marcelohenriques4774 12 күн бұрын

Trazer automóveis a vida novamente é uma arte ! Parabéns ! Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

@SaneCayne 8 күн бұрын

I can only imagine how much footage you sifted through to make this art film, but it was worth it. As a car guy that enjoys good cinematography, I'm glad YT finally got a recommendation right.

@the_cleaner 6 күн бұрын

love these videos, very soothing for the soul to digest.

@braxtonnelson5375 14 күн бұрын

My first car was a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air with the 235 straight six and a powerglide. Watching you work on this '56 was like a trip back into time! It is refreshing to have no talking and no music during the video (maybe experiment with some captioning-- mainly for humor). Looking forward to the next installment of "This Old Chevy"!

@Cimmerian415 17 күн бұрын

First time watching and I am pleasantly surprised that there isn't any incessant talking or annoying music. I will be subscribing.

@garyporter516 15 күн бұрын

I enjoyed watching you work on the Chevy,Simon,you are a good mechanic.

@default_channel_name 16 күн бұрын

dude, your videos are gold. Commenting to boost your channel, you deserve it. Keep up the good work, man!

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@RaskStar 16 күн бұрын

I love your videos, You put a lot of effort in getting a great cinematography in all of your shots, Makes the content very entertaining, Can’t wait too see the next video.

@larryclark6113 17 күн бұрын

Another great video. Your camera work is always so cool. Thank you Simon!

@blaz6084 18 күн бұрын

Keep the video coming! Great quality.

@adrianbanks4487 4 күн бұрын

Greetings from Sydney Australia. Was great to watch you working on an old 6 cylinder. I have an old GM Holden from 1966. The motor your working on looks very similar as my Holden has a 186cu inch and a stromberg carburettor 😊

@phillipkeeling7327 11 күн бұрын

First video, just subscribed. Excellent production and editing. This young man knows his stuff around old cars. I spent my childhood riding around in our 56 chevy.

@caseyshepherd2149 18 күн бұрын

Time to drop a small block in there or maybe even a big block lol

@ScorpionBear_AG 18 күн бұрын

Right? Lol but no better feeling like getting the sitting old engine going ya kno

@nasilemak868 18 күн бұрын

That's funny i lol'd so i comment lol to let you guys know i lol'ed

@desertbob6835 9 күн бұрын

When kitties give you an "ack..." like that, they love what you're doing.

@josephw.8882 15 күн бұрын

I find that not only are your videos entertaining, they also help me to do things on my own vehicle. Thank you @SimonFordman.

@svenrostin2843 Күн бұрын

All has been said about your amazing skills on cars and creating videos. But I must add: few things make me so impressed as when a highly skilled person include his/her failiures or setbacks in their stories. Thank you for your channel. Looking forward to the next one. You deserve at least 300k subscribers.

@SimonFordman 21 сағат бұрын

Thanks!

@danielbrown9564 9 күн бұрын

Awesome videos man. Extremely knowledgeable. You do good work and most importantly no talking. Keep up the good work.

@HITHEREFOLKS 13 күн бұрын

EFFICIENT, QUICK,WELL EXPLAINED,YOU'RE A BADASS MECHANIC AND MANY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR GREAT MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE.KIND REGARDS FROM FRANCESCO ITALY.

@Rocket-ck3qn 16 күн бұрын

Good thing you didn't have to put any brakes on it we be watching it a month of Sundays, all respect 🙏 KZfaq real good work that's all that matters 💪 keep living your life the way you do, God bless you and family, all respect.

@reinaldocarvalho7853 15 күн бұрын

I LIKE so much watch you videos , your simple way to fix the old cars is incredible. I've been anxious for new videos like this. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@MichailDoc 18 күн бұрын

I love the content. Appreciate it being free. Cheers mate

@CrabOfDoom 7 күн бұрын

Wow. My mom had a show-worthy '54 BelAir for a couple of years in the late 80s, and my dad had a '55 project car for a few longer. Both had to be sold after a while, and I didn't think I'd been all that attentive when they'd both work on the cars with my older brother, but it's very odd, how much still looks familiar over 30 years later, and how little things had changed inside and out up through '56. Watching you work, I can't help but wonder if you were performing some of the very solutions my parents never quite figured out from just the '55's Chilton manual. You're doing great work, and thanks for the video.

@ryanbox30 17 күн бұрын

I recently discovered your channel and I just wanted to thank you for the amazing content. Please keep making these awesome videos

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@rpod1246 17 күн бұрын

Excellent video, great work. Wire wheel catching towel, perfect. Thanks

@thomasknobbe4472 18 күн бұрын

I see you got a set of all-terrains for the Ford, good move! Now you can get even further into the woods. We had a '55 Model 210 with the same drivetrain-Stovebolt six and three on the tree. Funny how you remember those sounds. Hoping the owner keeps a six in it, that would fit with the utilitarian nature of the machine. Thanks for the ride!

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Those are actually the same old bald tires, haven't sprung for new ones yet haha. The owner is sticking with the inline

@Mariano.Bernacki 18 күн бұрын

Hell yeah, Simon Renaultman just uploaded! Preliking, I will watch as soon as I am finished with work!

@lucaslopez8091 16 күн бұрын

Sin decir una palabra él explica, enseña y divierte, un genio!

@joesprague1464 14 күн бұрын

My favorite car channel,excellent content and videography. Thanks for sharing.

@cristianxpisto 18 күн бұрын

i love the way this videos are filmed !!!! the content is amazing but man the filming pairs with the mechanic skills great! great one, again!👍

@ionicsouza5470 14 күн бұрын

Nice work and nice car. Thank you from Brazil for the video.☺

@johnmchardy1229 17 күн бұрын

As usual "Hello Puss". I worked in TV production. You are very good and all the footage provides a clear explanation of the work being carried out. No banter necessary thank goodness for that. Look forward to seeing this car up and running. Cheers as we say in Australia.

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@anthonyrivera722 7 күн бұрын

Wow bro you are a great mechanic, I like how you went fixing everything in that car piece by piece with no problem ,, I am also a mechanic but I admire you work, I am looking forward for more of your awesome videos thanks.

@junkman7426 14 күн бұрын

LOVE this video format. Also, love this old Chevy sedan. Those Stovebolts are good, smooth, and torquey mills. Love the over riders on that front bumper. Never seen those before.

@davestark2015 14 күн бұрын

Hiya. Just found your channel been watching about four minutes so far , turned on the captions, then read some comments, all good too !!! I have a soft spot for four doors, they were mostly used up for family life ,then forgotten in some junkyard. I guess I'm partial to them, id rather have something like this one than a shiny two door. Cheers from British Columbia Canada. 🎉

@jimmydm3 14 күн бұрын

Cool car. 4 door post, three on the tree, 235 sixer with that old familiar sixer sound. And you still got those bumper guards that so many guys took off and trashed. Don't get too rambunctious with a fast 1-2 shift. Those shift arms will both try and go up at the same and you'll have to pull over and get them unstuck. 56 Chevy was my first car, paid $165 for it so many years ago. Bummer about that engine block though...

@bobeverhart8231 5 күн бұрын

i owned a 56 in 1965 283cu in it was worth 200 alot of bondo in the body bought in glendale cal for $500 2 nd vehicle was a 305 67 honda scrambler been on 2 wheels alot great video

@dennisn1672 9 күн бұрын

Love old cars. Easy to work on. Last forever. Enjoyed your video. No yammering or stupid music. just down to business. Kudos.

@bryansantos6796 18 күн бұрын

What a wonderful video, continue With the great work!!!

@mansize6622 16 күн бұрын

Absolutely brilliant.

@derekmorgan9250 8 күн бұрын

so much heavy metal parts in those days i would have not have worn a watch, also rotor distribution cap new points and plugs would have been a good idea.. brilliant to watch you 😄

@dogpotter 15 күн бұрын

THanks that was very enjoyable

@B-aviation 17 күн бұрын

Awesome video ,keep them coming!👍

@benbeckley9192 15 күн бұрын

I like your 'can do' attitude and intend to check out more of your videos. Even though I've been a professional and recreational wrench for 60 years, I still learned some things from you. Your brake line work was artful. I avoid using lubricants on brake parts but maybe high temp disc brake formula is OK? You do a lot with minimal tools but you really deserve some better ones for the sake of the metal and your customer's vehicles. I like the subject matter you are presenting and excellent videography.

@madyura 3 күн бұрын

есть спорные моменты,но всё работает ! Приятно видеть людей в штатах,которые умеют делать вещи руками !

@abt8309 10 күн бұрын

Amazing work, and I really enjoyed watching the entire fix up. Looking forward to the next one and Yes, I liked and subscribed, all the way from Bahrain 🇧🇭 😊👍

@deniszhitnikov1763 15 күн бұрын

Simon, you're great!, nice shoot, great video, thank you!

@tomcobey4015 18 күн бұрын

Another great video. You're the best.

@jimthomas1989 12 күн бұрын

I was wanting that 262 or 283 ! Then you raise the hood and it's a straight 6 cylinder It's time for a built small block 327 😂

@torbenmassat5151 Күн бұрын

I know Simon doesn't care about this, but you in the comments might. I used to roll my eyes at all the old timers who would harp on using a torque wrench when putting wheels on. For years, I've been working on stuff, and never have. Well, it came back to bite me in the ass. I had done a tire change on a New Holland Skid Steer, which doesn't see too much use. About a year later, the guy I did it for called me and told me that 3 of his lugs had broken off on one of the tires. So not only did I have to replace those lugs and nuts, I also have to constantly go back and re-tighten that wheel, because the holes in the rim are no longer circular! Gratefully, he didn't make me buy him a new rim, and I learned my lesson! Anyways, enjoy my little anecdote :)

@SimonFordman 21 сағат бұрын

I use a torque wrench once I put the wheels on for good. I didn’t on this one since I was only prepping it to just test drive around the block.

@mikef.1000 13 күн бұрын

Nice work! ... and YESSSSSS a man soldering the wire connectors!

@user-nl6oo2wx2e 14 күн бұрын

Great video sir, all I can say is that the owners of this car couldn’t have gotten a better person to get it back on the road again.

@davegallucci9327 15 күн бұрын

Great video. Makes me want to work on my 55! 6 cylinder . did the brakes, wheel cylinders, lines, dual master, new exhaust, body mounts, motor and tranny mounts etc. Then stopped. This might make me get back onit! Thanks. Fluid film all the way.😊 s

@user-kw6ik7jt3u 18 күн бұрын

Респект и большое уважение Саймону - американскому Кулибину, механику с умной головой и золотыми руками!!🛠

@single-handed3673 18 күн бұрын

Suffering Succotash at 1:01:35

@bmead144 18 күн бұрын

Great vid, Love to see and old classic return to run the roads! This one though quite old seemed a lot less crusty than some you've wrenched on. One thing though-petroleum based grease will damage rubber. Looked like a pretty solid old ride over all. Nice work! Hope a part 2 is in the works! Would enjoy seeing her all "gussied" up!

@SimonFordman 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support and the tip on the grease.