Reviving an old 1952 Ford Crestline, will it run and drive again?

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19 күн бұрын

In this video we find an old abandoned 1952 Ford Crestline and see if we can get it to run and drive again after unknown years sitting in the field.
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@HalfassKustoms 16 күн бұрын

Fun fact everyone is correct it is a 54 I didn't realize Canadian-built cars continued with flathead v8 until the 1955

@AlanNauman 16 күн бұрын

@darrenbrisson4336 14 күн бұрын

Sorry brent not hating or trolling love you guys just really think about what I'm saying you have two channels the first channel should be just about customizing vehicles the second channel is for everything else garage type work l.s swaps brake jobs etc. Etc.thats not hard to do

@henryhoie2584 13 күн бұрын

His nervous laugh and demeanour says it all to me☠️💀

@grahamparr3933 10 күн бұрын

Got to be worth a couple hundred bucks now👍👍

@slicksnewonenow 9 күн бұрын

One of those $5.00, fifteen foot long flathead screwdrivers from Harbor Freight would be just the thing to unlock the trunk lid with, from the inside... I know, because that's about the only time ya need one 😂

@UASirko 17 күн бұрын

Good evening. I am from Ukraine. I have been watching your videos for a long time. Your cars are very cool. I wish you health and inspiration! thanks for the nice video.

@born2soon 16 күн бұрын

I pray for the safety of you and your family. America cares.

@stomper2582 13 күн бұрын

God bless you and your fellow citizens. War is Hell. May you all have peace with freedom and without oppression soon. 🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇦

@raypresley7965 9 күн бұрын

Hello Ukraine., I was just saw a woman in Ukraine with a bunch of Soviet cars from the 1940s, You must have some very interesting cars there. Hopefully, you can get the parts you need.

@tombob671 5 күн бұрын

I am praying for you and your family and nation. Be safe God Bless 🙏 from Oklahoma

@professorfalken4600 17 күн бұрын

Brent, that would make a very cool retro police car. Call it ‘HALFASS PATROL’

@borealmetalworx 16 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂too funny

@bradzimmerman3171 15 күн бұрын

Better to change it to a two door and have fun with it

@stomper2582 13 күн бұрын

It’s already ready for a fire chiefs car😮

@barryanderson5116 17 күн бұрын

That car is a diamond in the rough. I'm sure there is someone who would like to breath another 70 years into it.

@flatbrokefrank6482 17 күн бұрын

At least Pablo got his ride 🙂

@dermottbarrett764 17 күн бұрын

It must an impressive sight to see the General towing a 52 Ford down the highway!

@kenanger6877 17 күн бұрын

Great video! Who doesn’t love the flatheads. Nothing sounds like them!

@ababacadabra 17 күн бұрын

i would love to have one of them old 50s era cars

@mrbill8542 17 күн бұрын

Gotta love that Pablo cruise !!!!

@jamesbaker1028 16 күн бұрын

As a older guy I love to see that old Ford breathing again! I have a bigger smile on my face than Brent's!

@glennnickerson8438 17 күн бұрын

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@markmcclenaghanirish23 17 күн бұрын

My Grandfather had the same car, color. He sold it to our neighbors in 1960, they drove it till 1967, and it stayed in the garage after that. I went to college and the neighbors moved. I really enjoyed this episode. Glad you took your time, putting it together, Great Video! THANK YOU. lots of memories.

@TheGovernmentSwamp 16 күн бұрын

The look of joy on Brent's face when the old flathead rumbles to life is priceless. Thanks for the video.

@vikingfather1 17 күн бұрын

Always the best music !

@Jeddco66 17 күн бұрын

a man -his dog -and a great car what more could ya ask 4

@not-pc6937 17 күн бұрын

Gotta love the GENERAL 👍😄

@stevensilver1014 17 күн бұрын

so enjoy the way you talk at us

@timothypaetsch8690 17 күн бұрын

Oh cool. I always like when you bring stuff home and try to get running right out the door. Nice

@romandybala 12 күн бұрын

Bought a '48 in 1968 . I was 17 .Had no idea what a gem it was . We had a ball in it and sold it for $100. Thought I was a king.

@Bman2020 17 күн бұрын

Awesome it’s a keeper 👍👋🇨🇦

@bigbill709 17 күн бұрын

Good work getting the ford up and running.

@StevenFranks-fe8cp 17 күн бұрын

Don’t forget the head bolt on the flathead

@bigbill709 17 күн бұрын

Good shape for the shape it's in.

@campbecw 17 күн бұрын

She’s a beauty!

@waynecrabtree1125 17 күн бұрын

Keep working on it. Don't let it die. It's in to good of shape to scrap out

@lenscap8925 17 күн бұрын

Sun visor was the place for the keys...LOL

@bobzelijah 17 күн бұрын

Yep Brent give her some pampering

@shanewright6958 17 күн бұрын

Another great video 👍👍

@josephacerra5987 17 күн бұрын

A new adventure Thanks for sharing Digging it

@beboboymann3823 17 күн бұрын

Mount a floor mounted winch at the back of your shop behind the two post lift. Put a cable on it long enuff to reach out the front overhead door. Then you can pull vehicles to your lift using the remote control for the winch. You are hitting it out of the park with your vids!

@vicmabus1532 17 күн бұрын

Pretty nice! I hope you keep the flattie...

@MarqusReyes-yi4ww 16 күн бұрын

Good you took Pablo we all love seeing him go for rides the job isn't done until Pablo approves

@bigbill709 17 күн бұрын

Looks really solid all things considered.

@donames6941 17 күн бұрын

Hot dam 1 hour and a half. It's my lucky day and the old Ford rolls👍🏻 that body is dam good for a 52, and i never seen a 3 blade fan b4

@howardkoster4026 17 күн бұрын

This car reminds me of a 54 Ford my uncle had. I know there are differences between Canadian and the USA cars?? It's a blast from the past!! I like it!!!

@highdesertworkshop 17 күн бұрын

one of my old high school buddys had a 52 4dr like that, good memories of the 60s and a lot of fun was had in it. They are 6 volt positive ground.

@bigbill709 17 күн бұрын

The fact that there is no cloth / foam on the seats may have saved on the mouse infestion ?

@TestECull 17 күн бұрын

22:07 Man if that thing had a front seat I would be happy to daily it. It's perfect for me! Manual shift, flathead V8, 4 doors, not rotted out. Already loving it.

@stephenhenion8304 17 күн бұрын

That aint a junker when it's loaded with NOS parts!! My Aunt had a light blue 56 Ford Fordor.... i was 5 years old when she took me for a ride....great find !!

@user-du8xk9mi8m 17 күн бұрын

Good show

@hooligan_56labelle22 17 күн бұрын

I fell out the back door of a 52 like that when I was a little kid. I rolled like a ball in my snowsuit. Wasn't hurt one bit but dad got rid of that car the next day. Then he got a 56 two door hardtop. He wanted us to stay in the car.

@DarkFlamage 17 күн бұрын

I'd pull the left head for a quick look. Could be a compression leak where bolt is missing/broken.

@56CrownVick 17 күн бұрын

The car looks like a 1954 Ford, and the dash is 1954 Ford (USA version). But in 1954 they had overhead valves so it may be a Canadian thing. Great project!

@rogercamp6071 16 күн бұрын

I thought it looked like a '54 also, one of my earliest memories is of a '54 Customline my aunt and uncle owned in the early sixties.

@richardbrady2818 16 күн бұрын

Pull the heads, free up the valves, give it a complete tune up, clean the fuel system, did you ever add some oil, just change it. I bet Esther will just fall in love with this one, with all the red interior, oh ya

@garylamb4777 17 күн бұрын

You should make it a loaner car for when friend's come visit out of town

@UKDrew 17 күн бұрын

Awesome as Always Really Cool content ..Always Love the Longer Vids

@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 17 күн бұрын

Cool beans bud, shoot, at least she runs and drives, and stops, like you, what else can a fellar ask for. Oh granted, that she runs better but hey you did what you set out to do, right? Rock on brother, rock on 🤘

@indyme2 17 күн бұрын

Awesome show!

@SteveMuncaster-ji9dw 17 күн бұрын

Another great blog Thanks for letting us see this car Fix it as a Daley run Many thanks Steve

@gastupntruckin 17 күн бұрын

Hi Brent, this Ford is actually a ‘54. If it is a Canadian model it will be flathead powered. U.S. models for ‘54 had overheads in them, maybe 239 cubes. I had a ‘54 Canadian model that I swapped an overhead into. I had to cut the oil pan into 3 pieces and move the sump, I think to the middle from one end, all with gas welding. That was in 1966. Jeff, in Costa Rica.

@alphalima6810 17 күн бұрын

Definitely ish! Awesome musical nostalgia.

@user-qq4sk8ec2b 17 күн бұрын

That car is in great shape for the year

@stanleymartin1613 17 күн бұрын

Cool stuff. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

@terrencebuller7676 17 күн бұрын

That Car is really cool. Great score Brent 👌. Be good and have a wonderful weekend. 👍

@howardkoster4026 17 күн бұрын

All in all Brent, it's a clean machine. Body is pretty fair for it's age. The engine spins easy, low compression? Will it come back if it fires? I'm also thinking it's a 6 volt system. I thought 1956 was the 12V crossover year???

@murrayandru7527 17 күн бұрын

More Magic with Brent, Enjoy your weekend U 2 Take Care ..

@theodoreharper4565 17 күн бұрын

Hello Brent, I have one of those starter/ignition boxes. Used it when I worked years for a construction equipment dealer. Customers would install different start switches to prevent thief. I used it for years on everything. We built one in a company training class. I am very impressed with Ester's mechanical knowledge and love the praise she gives you. You two are a great team.

@ronaldolweiler7745 17 күн бұрын

I have a 54 . I put a 390 4 spd in mine . Mine is a mainline . Small side glass on rear windows . They are very basic but very easy to work on . 12 volt upgrades for sure.

@motercycle80 17 күн бұрын

Very nice car I like it

@whatzthis64 16 күн бұрын

I’m always amazed by your talent,to get things driving when I would think there’s no way, but your talent shows, and I can tell Pablo is a happy camper with you. Have a wonderful weekend. Brian.

@darrenbrisson4336 17 күн бұрын

Gave you thumbs up but didn't watch the video waiting for you to get back on kermit so you can finish it and start on the 35 dodge if you don't do the 35 dodge right after kermit I'm going to slash up lol!!!!! Love watching you make things from scratch make things work creating something from your mind

@edwinreece438 17 күн бұрын

Judging by the dash and the grille, I would say it was a 54. But 1953 was the last year for the flathead.

@curbmassa 17 күн бұрын

Yep. My guess is someone swapped the flathead into it or it`s some Canadian thing. `54 was the first year for ball joints, too.

@johnhere6058 13 күн бұрын

@@curbmassa Only in the USA did Ford put Y blocks in 54 model cars, Canada used flat heads until 55

@buffdelcampo 11 күн бұрын

@@curbmassa I can see this Canadian '54 has the same crossmember and suspension as the '53 US version. In '54, the US version got the round tube crossmember and the Y-block oil pan sump was up front. The US '53 and earlier had this crossmember, which was toward the front. Back in the day Chevy small blocks were an easy swap with the forward crossmember. It's interesting to see this car with a mix and match years compared to the US version.

@michaelmeyer5347 17 күн бұрын

Nice to see the ol Ford on the road again......real cars not the plastic computer crap of today.

@ranchdog7920 17 күн бұрын

The General… best truck build on the internet

@chestercribb9075 15 күн бұрын

Nice looking 1952 ford Crestline we love antique cars and trucks it runs OK but I like it keep up the good work alot of the old vehicles want to live again

@TestECull 17 күн бұрын

44:10 Good engine. Flathead V8s are immortal and this one is running pretty nice all things considered. I don't hear a lick of noise from underneath it! The oil filter is nice, too...I'd almost bet money an FL-1A will fit that which is still readily available. Will make a hell of a mess when changed, though.

@rickaser2383 17 күн бұрын

Love seeing the General out working; that build series is what hooked me. Cannot begin to tell you what I have learned from your channel. Thanks.

@billyhord4508 16 күн бұрын

Pablo always impressed me as a flathead kind of fellow. The sweetest sounding engine every made.

@danieljohnson9351 12 күн бұрын

I love seeing old American classics brought back to life! Keep up the great work!

@terryeustice5399 16 күн бұрын

Brent you got another project. The 1952 Crestliner Ford looks like it will work out. Definitely a flip. If you do choose to. Thank you for sharing this with us! 💯👊👍💕

@CSmith-oz4wp 17 күн бұрын

Funny, while you going into the trunk I found myself saying can I help 🤦🏼‍♂️.

@briankinnear7461 16 күн бұрын

Great old Ford. Great revival. Runs and drives. Few more tweaks. My vote is invest some time and money in the flatty and see if you can get it running better. If you can then I'd say go further and bring the old Ford back to life. Old Fords this good should never die. Be safe and stay well.

@georgeponnay447 17 күн бұрын

This was really fun! Fix up that old flathead.

@surindersandhi3924 17 күн бұрын

Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

@user-du8xk9mi8m 17 күн бұрын

Cool 😎 car, wish iownit

@whatsoutthere6822 17 күн бұрын

Another way to check for ignition fire is to drop a quarter in the cap then open and close the points. It will spark from the center to the quarter and to the nearest connection in the cap. The quarter doesn't need to be on the center pin.

@dayslife 17 күн бұрын

Pablo got his ride , he's a happy camper ...👍🏼

@RONALDSHOENFELT-mg8jp 17 күн бұрын

Definitely a 54 body and dash

@markbrown6236 15 күн бұрын

Neat old car, sell it as a project car. Glad Pablo got his ride.

@HarrisonPeet-or6mc 17 күн бұрын

I had two of these one like that one it had a 272 Y block. I had a Victoria 1954 just like this and also had a 272 in it Y block

@TrendsbySterling 17 күн бұрын

Awesome that you have it running Brent!

@skipstein744 17 күн бұрын

Back in the 1960's I had a 1953 Ford Customline two door, flathead and three speed on the column. A great car.

@kliller854 17 күн бұрын

Back on the road again!!!❤

@WilliamKiene-yg7rq 12 күн бұрын

I had a 1953 Ford 2-door sedan with a flat head V8, 3-speed with overdrive and Fenton cast iron headers with dual exhaust. This was in the 1960s so it was in good shape. These cars have think bodies on them. If the motor is good you can make it into a good car. These are real solid cars. Remember, as viewers our job is to subscribe to these good KZfaq channels. It is free.

@Jemini553 17 күн бұрын

hey guys , how has the general been doing i see you were out for a drive to get a "METRO"(Mercury auto?) i hope Pablo and every one is doing well. the heat here in Connecticut USA is HOOOOOOOOOOOOT! stay safe love the cars dogs and you guys😁😁😁😁😁💗

@daviddamico4288 17 күн бұрын

Awesome work Brent ,glad you got it running again..

@ferjarvis2841 17 күн бұрын

Poor Pablo never got to go for a ride in your new car 😂

@billyhaddock5540 16 күн бұрын

Brent, congrats on getting ur newest 52 Ford Crestline running and driving good. Miss seeing Cool Pablo..

@Chevypowered5766 16 күн бұрын

A great video, had a neighbor who had 53 ford hardly use it. He would take it out to get it inspected and back in the garage. It amazes me how you pull something out of the place where it’s been sitting for years and missing parts and you’re able to get it back running, that’s true talent. Later

@garywheeler27 17 күн бұрын

She needs the "Italian Tune Up" ...ie: Vice Grip Garage! And some Berrymans!!!

@brandonpreatto6893 17 күн бұрын

She's not too bad for that year.

@anytractorman 17 күн бұрын

Nice result! Fixing the engine should be a snap for you!

@jackmehoff2961 16 күн бұрын

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...

@user-gw5fh3up7w 5 күн бұрын

All i can say is WOW!!!! I have REALLY REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR VIDEO on getting the (51??) Ford up and Driving!!!! U Really R an AWESOME GUY, U LAUGH &SMILE AT ALL YOUR WORK!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO!!! HOPE TO C MORE OF U DOING WHAT U SEAM TO ENJOY!!!!! STAY SAFE AND KEEP THE VIDEO'S COMING!!!!!