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1951 Ford F1: Video #28 -- Changing out the break-in oil
The '51 Ford truck is at least 150 miles down the road since the engine rebuild, so that means it's time to change out the break-in oil.
I've never done an oil change on the truck so ride along as we learn some new things -- like the best way to get the leftover oil out of the topside filter canister on these old rigs.
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1951 Ford F1: Video #27 -- Father's Day Car Show
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The Father's Day Car Show at Forest Park in Noblesville is one of the biggest and best in the greater Indianapolis area, regularly bringing in hundreds of vehicles. I like it because it's a nice range from show cars to ratrods to survivors to modern curios. I'd never entered a vehicle before, but we got the '51 Ford truck cleaned and oiled up to show off. Had a great deal of fun playing lookey-...
Makin' dat Beef Stroganoff!
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Yes I cook, though I'm not "a cook."
1951 Ford F1: Video #26 -- Washing and rejuicing the patina
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 28 dny
After two lengthy stays at the shop for an engine rebuild and bunch of other stuff, the '51 Ford is ready to spend the summer and fall cruising! That means it's time for a wash and reapplication of the boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits protective coating, aka homemade "patina juice." This stuff really brings out the deep, rich color of the natural patina, as well as giving it a little shin...
1951 Ford F1: Video #25 -- A very special car show
zhlédnutí 291Před měsícem
I'd just gotten back from a long business trip and was very tired, and honestly didn't want to go to a car show this weekend but I'm glad I did. This one wasn't huge, probably only a couple dozen vehicles at its peak, but it was held for an older gentleman at a hospice center in Indianapolis celebrating his birthday. He was an old car nut back in the day, but is largely confined to the center. ...
1951 Ford F1: Video #24 -- Wiring harness, new carb and fuel pump
zhlédnutí 740Před měsícem
If you've been wondering why there hasn't been any F1 videos lately, that's because soon after coming home for the engine rebuild it began to have random stalling issues. After much exploration, we decided to put an electric fuel pump on to supplement the mechanical one. While we were at it we put on a new carburetor, too. It was also determined that the original wiring harness had to go. That ...
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback -- Video #8: Changing the oil on a 351-4V Cleveland
zhlédnutí 193Před měsícem
I've always changed my own oil. My dad taught me when I was about 10 years old, so time to teach my 10-year-old! Trying something new with using diesel oil, which some classic car enthusiasts recommend for the zinc (and others disagree).
500 Subscribers!! -- Thanks... and thoughts
zhlédnutí 32Před měsícem
Got a little email in my inbox from Google this morning informing me I had 500 subscribers! Wanted to mark the occasion with a little thanks to everyone out there who follows this channel. Next up is getting 1,300 more watched hours in order to monetize the channel. I'm not worried about chasing big numbers just to get more attention, but would be nice to get a little $$$ for doing these videos...
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback -- Video #7: Spring Cleaning!
zhlédnutí 274Před 2 měsíci
It's been a minute since I published a classic car video apologies for that. Life has a way of getting in the way! It's all good, just been super busy with work, family, film stuff (please check out filmyap.substack.com/) and household chores. One thing about living up north is the classic cars tend to go into hibernation for the winter, and then come spring you're astonished at how filthy they...
1951 Ford F1: Video #23 -- The light of serendipity
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It was 25 degrees and snowy this weekend in Indiana, then on Sunday the sun decided to come out and warm us up a bit. Good time to do some puttering with the '51 Ford truck. I was worried the right rear turn signal had some bad wiring, since the taillight worked but not the signal. After a bit of poking and a rummage through my stash of auto light bulbs, the light of serendipity shone again. Al...
1951 Ford F1: Video #22 -- The flathead lives again!
zhlédnutí 899Před 4 měsíci
Got the truck back from the shop today after the rebuild of the 239 flathead V-8. Wound up needing some other things as you might expect of a 73-year-old vehicle. New radiator, alternator, clutch pressure plate, a bunch of tubes, hoses and wires. We also serviced the transmission and it was a good thing as the fluid was low and very old. It was a bit more than I was hoping to spend but it runs ...
1951 Ford F1: Video #21 -- Putting the flathead back in!
zhlédnutí 447Před 5 měsíci
The 239 flathead V-8 that lived for 72 years has finished its rebuild and is ready to go back in! It was decked and dipped had to be dipped twice, they said, owing to the buildup of sludge and debris. First time the guys at the machine shop can recall an engine having to go into the drink a double time. These old Ford small block V-8s are hard to kill, for sure. Should have it fired back up and...
1951 Ford F1: Video #20 -- Engine rebuild update
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Thought I'd tell a little story in pictures. If you saw my last video, you know the 239 flathead in my '51 Ford truck developed some serious blow-by. After pulling the engine it became evident it had never been rebuilt before meaning that little V-8 made it 72 years! Not bad. Been getting photo updates from the shop and thought I'd share them. Hopefully we'll drop the engine back in within the ...
1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #32 -- Salty snack-sized fixes
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 5 měsíci
The '59 Caddy had another run to the repair shop for various fixes, resulting in a very salty sedan! Now you know why classic cars go into hibernation for northern winters. The biggest issue was the sticky choke, which led to the engine running very rich. Turns out it has a choke tube in the carb that needs to be cleaned out occasionally I really should learn to do that myself. Also small repai...
Reviving a buddy's 2004 Honda Civic
zhlédnutí 617Před 6 měsíci
My friend Omar's 2004 Honda Civic had been experiencing overheating issues. He took it to a Honda dealer who told him it needed a new transmission. Now it's been parked for the last 3 years. I'm not a mechanic but we managed to get it started without too much trouble. We put in fresh gas and jumped the battery, which is totally dead not surprisingly. It popped right off but the throttle was stu...
1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #31 -- Window fix, battery & transmission update
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1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #31 Window fix, battery & transmission update
1969 Mustang Fastback: Video #6 -- Cold start of hot new pipes!
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1969 Mustang Fastback: Video #6 Cold start of hot new pipes!
1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #30 -- Sun visors, glove box... and a hot surprise!
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1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #30 Sun visors, glove box... and a hot surprise!
1951 Ford F1: Video #19 -- First engine rebuild in 72 years
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1951 Ford F1: Video #19 First engine rebuild in 72 years
1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #29 -- More... "stuff"
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1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #29 More... "stuff"
Halloween Scene 2023
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Halloween Scene 2023
How to set up Halloween fence
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How to set up Halloween fence
1951 Ford F1: Video #18 -- Polishing the patina
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1951 Ford F1: Video #18 Polishing the patina
1951 Ford F1: Video #17 -- Fender and cab corner painting
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1951 Ford F1: Video #17 Fender and cab corner painting
1951 Ford F1: Video #16 -- Fender strip
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1951 Ford F1: Video #16 Fender strip
1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #28 -- Front seat refurbishment
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1959 Cadillac Sedan: Video #28 Front seat refurbishment
1951 Ford F1: Video #15 -- Fixing crunchy windows
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1951 Ford F1: Video #15 Fixing crunchy windows
1951 Ford F1: Video #14 -- Pondering the Patina
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1951 Ford F1: Video #14 Pondering the Patina
1951 Ford F1: Video #13 -- Finish hood lettering and new fuel pump
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1951 Ford F1: Video #13 Finish hood lettering and new fuel pump
1959 Cadillac Sedan -- Video #27: Let's Clean!
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1959 Cadillac Sedan Video #27: Let's Clean!

Komentáře

  • @haroldsmith3607
    @haroldsmith3607 Před 4 dny

    I owned one of these in the mid 70's. Flathead V-8s were going for a song, I picked mine up for $300. Originally green, someone had brush painted it white. A piece of plywood covered the trashed bed. Almost always started out in 2nd, 1st gear would have been great for pulling things. All the luck in the world with yours.

  • @lawrencecarberry1399

    shouldbe a brass washer

  • @lawrencecarberry1399

    why break in oil just run 15-40 rotela oil plenty zinc

  • @jwfinley7808
    @jwfinley7808 Před 4 dny

    If you dont know dont take a chance? Your motor?

  • @alanwann9318
    @alanwann9318 Před 6 dny

    Im still looking in awe at this styling organza

  • @lynngrissom6721
    @lynngrissom6721 Před 9 dny

    Well, to each his own, but this really chaps my ass! Do tons of work to a classic, then drop the ball and clear coat the "patina". Patina hell, that's rust!. Sorry, but that poor baby looks like shit.

  • @sebastianarturaola2258

    Hola pero quiero hacer lo mismo ..pero para mantenerla protegida ..le pusiste algo mas...o se lo repetis cada poco tiempo muchas gracias desde ya desde Uruguay

  • @sebastianarturaola2258

    Una pregunta le pasas diesel a la chapa soy de Uruguay y muy mal mi inglés para darme cuenta...o que producto es y para que muchas gracias muy linda la ford

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 10 dny

      Si mi traductor de Google funciona, ¿preguntó sobre el uso de combustible diesel con este camión? Es gasolina normal, aunque le agrego aditivo de plomo.

    • @sebastianarturaola2258
      @sebastianarturaola2258 Před 10 dny

      @@cmlloyd1969 no .. preguntaba a la chapa.... porque acá le ponemos diesel a la chapa para protección...pero quisiera saber el producto de las latas esa que muestra gracias saludos desde Uruguay

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 6 dny

      @@sebastianarturaola2258 OK entiendo ahora. El "jugo" de pátina es aceite de linaza hervido y alcoholes minerales, aproximadamente en una proporción de 3 a 1.

  • @paulrobberts1527
    @paulrobberts1527 Před 15 dny

    Love that model and shape would give my front teeth for one!

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 14 dny

      Lol I think you can keep your choppers. They're out there. I spent a couple of years looking for mine.

  • @kmay3409
    @kmay3409 Před 23 dny

    Sweet I have that same truck

  • @Briarbuddy
    @Briarbuddy Před měsícem

    I always checked the fuel pump rod for wear. I was told that during WWII a lot of them had the rods extended with shims because new parts weren’t available.

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před měsícem

      We put in a new mechanical fuel pump last fall. I'm not sure if that included a new rod.

  • @2pugman
    @2pugman Před měsícem

    As a kid, I rebuilt many flat head Ford V8's. The fuel issue could be a worn down fuel pump push rod or a worn down cam lobe. W/O lookin', the firing order is 1,5,4,8,6,3,7,2.

  • @stevetaxpayer6664
    @stevetaxpayer6664 Před měsícem

    Not the best car if you're trying to be inconspicuous.

  • @bushmanPMRR
    @bushmanPMRR Před měsícem

    Change the snow for rain and its not too dissimilar to owning a motorbike in Ireland! Its late May now so I'm eagerly looking forward to getting my Triumph out for the three days of Irish summer!

  • @MustangMylove
    @MustangMylove Před měsícem

    Beautyful ❤

  • @alexherrera-bg9yg
    @alexherrera-bg9yg Před 2 měsíci

    hot car!!!

  • @jamesterrill1938
    @jamesterrill1938 Před 2 měsíci

    I have a very good radiator available if interested....

  • @jamesterrill1938
    @jamesterrill1938 Před 2 měsíci

    I have a good radiator I would sell if interested..

  • @garyporter516
    @garyporter516 Před 3 měsíci

    This isa series 62 not a Sedan DeVille.

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes this is true. As you will see from later videos I subsequently learned it was not a DeVille and is a Series 62, and I have labeled them as such.

  • @christesta2521
    @christesta2521 Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful '60!!!

  • @iandezzy319
    @iandezzy319 Před 3 měsíci

    'Promo sm' ⭐

  • @lawrencecarberry1399
    @lawrencecarberry1399 Před 3 měsíci

    its painted so its not like amarker light showing to the ground i painted mine to

  • @lawrencecarberry1399
    @lawrencecarberry1399 Před 3 měsíci

    its never done have one to

  • @PaulSmith-gq4bk
    @PaulSmith-gq4bk Před 3 měsíci

    Regarding your lower weather stripping for your doors in your '51... POSSIBLY the use of a heat gun to soften the hard backing on the strip would have helped. I know it's too late now to help you out. Sorry.

  • @synyspar2576
    @synyspar2576 Před 3 měsíci

    Yo I need a pair of rear light ( for my 1951 ford truck )

  • @adventureswithedna
    @adventureswithedna Před 3 měsíci

    Great having her back on the road!

  • @adventureswithedna
    @adventureswithedna Před 3 měsíci

    Welcome back!!

  • @Mattjl824
    @Mattjl824 Před 3 měsíci

    I have a 59 Cadillac have to start it or it’s really hard to start if I leave it sit. Tried to turn up idle there are three screws on carb do you have any suggestions

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 3 měsíci

      All I can say is mine has to crank a LONG time when totally cold. Like 9 -10 seconds.

  • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
    @FrankGutowski-ls8jt Před 4 měsíci

    We had the series 62 two door. Also black. Fond memories.

  • @mrg52u11
    @mrg52u11 Před 4 měsíci

    Still have the Cadillac?

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 4 měsíci

      Sure! Added some new vids lately: czcams.com/play/PLwAszxe_FhrFOzTXZq-1SbqRUPLBbDrLm.html

  • @bushmanPMRR
    @bushmanPMRR Před 4 měsíci

    Greetings from Ireland! I have always had a very deep affection for the six window '59, not so much the flat-top four door and even less the coupe, odd I know but that's just me! I recently discovered your series so am currently rationing myself to one or two videos only per week. I had to laugh at your comment about how small your garage is, mine can barely fit my ride-on lawn mower and my Triumph Speed triple, there's no way my Range Rover classic would fit! Many thanks for the video and I'm looking forward to catching up! Cheers!

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 4 měsíci

      Great to hear from the Emerald Isle! It's funny, the coupes and convertibles are the most desired but for me, the '59 Caddys present best as sedans. I didn't even think about getting a coupe. Thanks for watching!

  • @steveklopfer4780
    @steveklopfer4780 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic display video for AIR POLUTION. Really !!!!!

  • @gpassociates3459
    @gpassociates3459 Před 4 měsíci

    I have a couple of old Fords and on one of them I wanted to clean up and paint the letters for the hubcaps. I did just like you and the results looked the same. Later I found where you could order decals for each letter. I stripped the paint off and applied the decals and they look great! You might check and see of there are decals that fit.

  • @markhopkins-zj1zm
    @markhopkins-zj1zm Před 4 měsíci

    The clear was for a license plate light-didn’t need one on each side

  • @jjeremy350
    @jjeremy350 Před 4 měsíci

    Wait how 🤔 long been sitting with out being started

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 4 měsíci

      It was right about 3 months for the engine rebuild. If you mean how long it had been started that day, then a few hours earlier.

    • @jjeremy350
      @jjeremy350 Před 4 měsíci

      @@cmlloyd1969 ohhh that why it started so easy

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 4 měsíci

      @@jjeremy350 it had a little choke as well.

    • @jjeremy350
      @jjeremy350 Před 4 měsíci

      @@cmlloyd1969 ohhh just confused 🤔 if the car sat that long thought the fuel would drain back to the gas tank like most old cars do

  • @1ruralmailman
    @1ruralmailman Před 4 měsíci

    who rebuilt your horns as you mentioned in the video

    • @cmlloyd1969
      @cmlloyd1969 Před 4 měsíci

      They actually haven't been rebuilt, they just needed new wiring to them.

  • @christesta2521
    @christesta2521 Před 5 měsíci

    Super nice 59. You could check for power to the radio. Also sure that the radio can be rebuilt if necessary. These cars are a heck of a lot eadier to work on then todays high tech cars.

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. Před 5 měsíci

    The god think at this moment is, your caddy have not a autronic eye !

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. Před 5 měsíci

    Ohh ! You have made a video ! THANK YOU !!!

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. Před 5 měsíci

    Where you have find these coool colored dashpad ! I need one in persian sand.

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. Před 5 měsíci

    Buy a ,, Redirad ,, for the radio.

  • @a.k.a.A.E.
    @a.k.a.A.E. Před 5 měsíci

    Where i can buy a colored dashpad like Yours ??

  • @lgee4465
    @lgee4465 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice truck, I want one.😀. Next time you lift a vehicle chock wheels on opposite side and in front to keep it from rolling forward.

  • @TheVirzo4
    @TheVirzo4 Před 5 měsíci

    meravigliosa 🙂😍

  • @arthurmccarron4379
    @arthurmccarron4379 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice

  • @North49191
    @North49191 Před 5 měsíci

    you can just put a cheap blue tooth stereo in the glove box.

  • @BillSeipel
    @BillSeipel Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome. Still working on my '60.

  • @benoitlaferriere8581
    @benoitlaferriere8581 Před 6 měsíci

    Mustang are forever ❤👍

  • @jimmoravec1326
    @jimmoravec1326 Před 6 měsíci

    I think I would convert it back to 6 volts

  • @tombrowne6801
    @tombrowne6801 Před 6 měsíci

    Get a combustion leak detector to test for a blown head gasket. These d17 engines are prone to blown head gaskets. Which would explain the overheating and low coolant level in the radiator. I know you said the engine didn’t seem hot, but with an aluminum head, once it gets hot the head warps and is not longer flat, further exacerbating the head gasket problem. If the head is warped you’ll have to get it remachined within Honda spec or buy a remanufactured one. Ask me how i know all of this lol. it can all be done in a weekend so long has a you have good mechanical knowhow, patience, and remain vigilant with things like the timing. If you go down this road it’s worth while to do a water pump and timing belt since that is a “major” maintenance item on higher mileage Hondas. Best of luck!