I am 73 now but back when I was 21 I owned a 63 it was brown and white with a leaper top and interior four cylinder I had fun with that car watching you with this one brought back fun memorys
Hey Ho! Good to see the Nash again.This writer rode in a few of these as a kid. Your the FIRST UA-cam car guy who uses the Service Manual. This is a fine thing!.I want to scream at the screen when some 'kid' goes to work on an old car and he has no clew what he is doing; but I do, having worked on TOO MANY old gas powered cars. These would be perfect candidates for a swap of power train to EV propulsion.
The car was designed and first built when it was Nash. It was always built by Austin in England. American Motors was formed when Nash and Hudson merged. The Hudson plant was closed while the Nash plant remained open. The last Hudson's were rebaged Nash's. The Nash and Hudson nameplates went away after 1957 and the cars were all Ramblers. Interesting thing the Metropolitan was sold at Nesh and Hudson dealers for a few years.
Metropolitans use to have a pull switch for the starter. Someone must have remove the pull starter and replaced it with a key set up. Check your manual again to verify the existence of a pull start device. There is Metropolitan parts vendor in Los Angeles called the Metropolitan Pit Shop located on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in L.A. It is a resource to check out for parts for Metropolitans.
Fantastic. I'm with you all the way with this beauty. Some strange things going on with that ignition switch, but I'm sure you'll soon get that sorted out. ALMOST running - WOW. Can't wait for the next update - thanks for sharing this gem with us. You deserve all your watchers too ! Take care 🙂 from England.
My dad had a 1952 Nash Ambassador which was a good car. I work with a fellow that had worked for AMC. I like your efforts with the engine getting it started, you’ll have a ball driving it and seeing the heads turn and watch you drive by.
I thought some of these cars were built by the Rootes Group in jolly old England. I used to get a ride to school in 1963, in Mama Barnhill's Nash Metropolitan, which was probably an early 60's model. Great memories!
When I was a teenager my parents had a 58 nash metropolitan. About 1969. They drove it for a while then let it sit and we used it as a field car. Eventually rotted out and went to scrap. We loved that little thing.
Your doing great just do it slowly and you will get more knowledge of this gem. I can not wait till we see you even take some cleaner or a small bit of polish to even small spot so we get to see what to expect.
I learned to drive on a Metro (1962). Three speed on the dash 🤗 Often had loads of friends riding in the open trunk, back seat with the top down ( convertible) and front seat going to and from high school football games.
You got yourself a cool little collector’s item there! Fun to drive, easy to store, not so fast but you can catch up to them with class! Lots of restoration parts available. I don’t think I’d sweat the aftermarket starter solenoid situation too much. The button they put in is probably more convenient to use and live with than the original pull type, plus having the button on the aftermarket starter solenoid would be handy for making repairs; no need for a helper to “bump the starter” or for you or to rig up a separate starter button! Me? I am totally leaving that in there! I am totally onboard with getting rid of that second ignition switch and putting the lighter back where its suppose to be! You probably stand a good chance of fixing your old, original ignition switch. Since they don’t have a “start” position, they usually don’t take as much heavy wear as a switch that does, but since you scored a new one, you’ll be set either way. Since the powertrain and driveline is all pretty much just MG, you can definitely do some parts cross referencing if the Metro parts guys are running on the expensive side for something you need. Always good to have more affordable options! Looking forward to more revivals; especially brakes! Nice work!
Hi. Just discovered your channel and have enjoyed the video. I've always loved these little Metropolitan cars and will look forward to watching you bring it back to life. Good luck with what looks like quite a challenge.
We could put a years worth of groceries from costco in the trunk + still have room for tools& emergency stuff! Our family was able to subscribe today! Still looking for the 3rd video tho.
I plan to make several more until the car is road worthy and all shined up. After that I have a whole line up of classic cars and trucks to work on. Thanks for watching!
After the fact (of course) you could disconnect the exhaust from the manifold and try starting again. You may have a potato in the exhaust pipe. Narragansett Bay
🇺🇸👍 that is the school ignition system system ford Chevy etc. also doubles as a security system. Just take the cylinder out that you don’t have a key for to a locksmith and get 3 keys made. And it will start both keys on. I believe those horns are off another car. Great Car Good Video 👍
The Metropolitan looks good doesn't look like much rust that's awesome my babysitter had a metropolitan I was little kid and I'm old now those are cool carsThanks for the video and just for fun check out cold war Motors you will be entertained lot of cool cars have a great day
Fill the Carb. float Bowl with 50/50 Petrol and PURE Acetone mixture(not Nail Varnish remover)..let it stand for a couple of Minutes...then Start it up. the Acetone will melt away all the Gummy Fuel and clear any Jet orifices. did you remove all the old Fuel that is in the Tank?
those engines need a lot of choke I would not put the original starter switch back in the car as they do not last long you are better off with the solenoid.
May I suggest turning down the music - or turning up your narration. I find I'm turning up the volume when you're speaking, then turning it down during the music - then I can't hear what you're saying - up-down-up-down, you get the idea. With respect :) P.S. - Industry standard for music and/or narration is -12db max level.
Yes absolutely! I agree that's very annoying. I'm very new to editing and I'll make sure to fix this in the future. Thanks for the recommendation and for watching!
a pan of formaldehye left in the car and the car parked in the sun windows rolled up for 24 hr will take the smell out be very careful to air out car afterwards do not breath in fumes wear a mask
The body WAS designed by Nash, in the US, but built by Fisher-Ludlow, in England, with mechanicals and final assembly by Austin of England. The car was imported as a fully assembled, running and driving vehicle.
Hi Newt I am from UK we have the Austin metropolitans here in UK for sale l have come across you video today on these fantastic little classics the one you have is wonderfull yes it needs some work been standing 47 years in a barn there is actually a turquoise & white one for sale it's done 80,000 miles it's very rare automatic transmission 1958 car immaculate loads of history & service records £7,800 hear in UK. There is 59 if these little beauties for sale world wide their is 10 for sale in U.S.A. If you wanted to see the price of those for sale in your country it might give you an idea what yours is worth when you complete your renovation I googled used nash metropolitans for sale world wide they were priced in English money which would normally be doubled your currency sorry I dont remember the websites name like I said I googled used nash metropolitans world wide it gave me a list of the nash metros for sale hope this info helps you I will keep watching your videos on these lovely little cars good luck with yours hope ut on the road soon.
I am 73 now but back when I was 21 I owned a 63 it was brown and white with a leaper top and interior four cylinder I had fun with that car watching you with this one brought back fun memorys
If there was ever a car that makes you smile it’s got to be a 😂Metropolitan! 🎉
Hey Ho! Good to see the Nash again.This writer rode in a few of these as a kid. Your the FIRST UA-cam car guy who uses the Service Manual. This is a fine thing!.I want to scream at the screen when some 'kid' goes to work on an old car and he has no clew what he is doing; but I do, having worked on TOO MANY old gas powered cars. These would be perfect candidates for a swap of power train to EV propulsion.
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Good luck trying to restore this beauty. I am 81 *& I had always wanted to own one. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
The car was designed and first built when it was Nash. It was always built by Austin in England. American Motors was formed when Nash and Hudson merged. The Hudson plant was closed while the Nash plant remained open. The last Hudson's were rebaged Nash's. The Nash and Hudson nameplates went away after 1957 and the cars were all Ramblers. Interesting thing the Metropolitan was sold at Nesh and Hudson dealers for a few years.
You are correct
Metropolitans use to have a pull switch for the starter. Someone must have remove the pull starter and replaced it with a key set up. Check your manual again to verify the existence of a pull start device. There is Metropolitan parts vendor in Los Angeles called the Metropolitan Pit Shop located on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in L.A. It is a resource to check out for parts for Metropolitans.
Every time I see these cars my heart skips a beat-Love them 😍
That trunk is much larger than any modern day trunks,that's for sure!!
Fantastic. I'm with you all the way with this beauty. Some strange things going on with that ignition switch, but I'm sure you'll soon get that sorted out. ALMOST running - WOW. Can't wait for the next update - thanks for sharing this gem with us. You deserve all your watchers too ! Take care 🙂 from England.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you coming along for the ride and your kind words!
Run, baby, run! Come on! Run!
Hello from a AMC lover !
My dad had a 1952 Nash Ambassador which was a good car. I work with a fellow that had worked for AMC. I like your efforts with the engine getting it started, you’ll have a ball driving it and seeing the heads turn and watch you drive by.
Thank you for watching! Yes, we're excited to drive it 😎
Oh yeah, I love these old cars buddy. Greetings from Holland 🙂
I’m 75 years old and I grew up around them and always referred them as Nash Metropolitans
I'm 64, we always called them Nash Metro
I thought some of these cars were built by the Rootes Group in jolly old England. I used to get a ride to school in 1963, in Mama Barnhill's Nash Metropolitan, which was probably an early 60's model. Great memories!
Thankyou for sharing with us we really enjoy it. Zell and Kevin from Australia.
Thank you for watching! I love hearing where everyone is watching from!
i love you little Nash Rambler (BEEP BEEP)
When I was a teenager my parents had a 58 nash metropolitan. About 1969. They drove it for a while then let it sit and we used it as a field car. Eventually rotted out and went to scrap. We loved that little thing.
Keep it going guy ! She will run !
congrads on a good find. good work you doing there.
Big cheers from PNW Canada, the Metros were such funny little beasts, not many left, that one is a beauty and ya gots ya another sub as well :)
Thank you!
Awesome dude!!!! From Imperial beach San Diego
Your doing great just do it slowly and you will get more knowledge of this gem. I can not wait till we see you even take some cleaner or a small bit of polish to even small spot so we get to see what to expect.
Thank you so much! Yes I'm dying to polish it up too! I think it's going to clean up pretty nice.
Thouroghly enjoyed the video. Is there going to be a next?
Awesome! Yes, there will definitely be a next video!
I learned to drive on a Metro (1962). Three speed on the dash 🤗 Often had loads of friends riding in the open trunk, back seat with the top down ( convertible) and front seat going to and from high school football games.
I love these stories!
Looks like an old tube type radio so it takes a few seconds for the tubes to warm up before the radio will work.
AWESOME....MOPAR 4 EVER.
At 8:16 you can see vacuum tubes for the radio. Maybe turn it on and wait for tubes to warm up. Slight chance it'll make noise...
Thanks for the tip! It looks like power was ran from the second ignition so I need to fix that as well.
@@newtsnostalgiathe bulb contacts could have a trace if corrosion and just need to remove and reinstall or perhaps wiggle them
Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. A friend I was in college with bought one new. He gave me a ride in it.
You got yourself a cool little collector’s item there! Fun to drive, easy to store, not so fast but you can catch up to them with class! Lots of restoration parts available. I don’t think I’d sweat the aftermarket starter solenoid situation too much. The button they put in is probably more convenient to use and live with than the original pull type, plus having the button on the aftermarket starter solenoid would be handy for making repairs; no need for a helper to “bump the starter” or for you or to rig up a separate starter button! Me? I am totally leaving that in there! I am totally onboard with getting rid of that second ignition switch and putting the lighter back where its suppose to be! You probably stand a good chance of fixing your old, original ignition switch. Since they don’t have a “start” position, they usually don’t take as much heavy wear as a switch that does, but since you scored a new one, you’ll be set either way. Since the powertrain and driveline is all pretty much just MG, you can definitely do some parts cross referencing if the Metro parts guys are running on the expensive side for something you need. Always good to have more affordable options! Looking forward to more revivals; especially brakes! Nice work!
Thank you for watching and for the tips! Much appreciated!
Austin motor company was based in England
Radio is tube..has to warm up. Blinkers need key in on position.
The key turns within the knob.....fuses are on firewall.
More please sir 🙏
Hi. Just discovered your channel and have enjoyed the video. I've always loved these little Metropolitan cars and will look forward to watching you bring it back to life. Good luck with what looks like quite a challenge.
Thank you!
We could put a years worth of groceries from costco in the trunk + still have room for tools& emergency stuff! Our family was able to subscribe today! Still looking for the 3rd video tho.
Great video, presentation and progress. May I suggest that you don't leave the ignition switch on too long you can burn out the points.
Thank you for the kind words and the suggestion! I appreciate it!
Merry Christmas to you and your family. @@newtsnostalgia
Great job.
Thank you!
Probably a "tube type" radio. Let it warm up...then call it
That motor looks the same as my old Austin A50 from the same eara it was also a 1500 cc
I watched all 3 of your videos, are you going to make one when you are done? Would love to see it!!!!!!! 🌞👍😁
I plan to make several more until the car is road worthy and all shined up. After that I have a whole line up of classic cars and trucks to work on. Thanks for watching!
I have 1958 Metropolitan
After the fact (of course) you could disconnect the exhaust from the manifold and try starting again. You may have a potato in the exhaust pipe. Narragansett Bay
Hook it "thru the switch" on the back side.
Probably takes a Briggs/Allis style key
That is a added security lock we used to to drill them out in the UK.
🇺🇸👍 that is the school ignition system system ford Chevy etc. also doubles as a security system. Just take the cylinder out that you don’t have a key for to a locksmith and get 3 keys made. And it will start both keys on. I believe those horns are off another car. Great Car Good Video 👍
Thank you!
The Metropolitan looks good doesn't look like much rust that's awesome my babysitter had a metropolitan I was little kid and I'm old now those are cool carsThanks for the video and just for fun check out cold war Motors you will be entertained lot of cool cars have a great day
Yes, Scott at CWM also has a Metropolitan.
Fill the Carb. float Bowl with 50/50 Petrol and PURE Acetone mixture(not Nail Varnish remover)..let it stand for a couple of Minutes...then Start it up.
the Acetone will melt away all the Gummy Fuel and clear any Jet orifices.
did you remove all the old Fuel that is in the Tank?
those engines need a lot of choke I would not put the original starter switch back in the car as they do not last long you are better off with the solenoid.
Thank you thas my car in 1955
Actually the Austin motor company built the car not American motor company
Interesting. The VIN tag says American Motors Corp.
@@newtsnostalgiabuilt by Austin of England for American Motors Corporation with a body by Fisher-Ludlow.
Great video of the revival story. But please watch the level of music. It is really to loud compared to your voice track.
I'm working on fixing that in future videos. Thanks for watching!
@@newtsnostalgia you are welcome. Good luck for the Nash!
May I suggest turning down the music - or turning up your narration. I find I'm turning up the volume when you're speaking, then turning it down during the music - then I can't hear what you're saying - up-down-up-down, you get the idea. With respect :) P.S. - Industry standard for music and/or narration is -12db max level.
Yes absolutely! I agree that's very annoying. I'm very new to editing and I'll make sure to fix this in the future. Thanks for the recommendation and for watching!
I just found your UA-cam. I really like the Metropolitan. Do you know if it is for sale? If it is I would like to have a chance to but it. Thank you.
The car is not for sale. Thank you.
I have a 1960 the body is in mint condition I love I bought it on line sight on seen, in Missouri it has a rebuilt motor,sweet.
a pan of formaldehye left in the car and the car parked in the sun windows rolled up for 24 hr will take the smell out be very careful to air out car afterwards do not breath in fumes wear a mask
What did you do to get rid of the mouse pee smell?
I don't remember what it was but I only used a little and it didn't work very well. I've just been letting the car air out since we got it.
is that still Lucas electrics?
I am not sure.
Actually the body was designed and built in America but the mechicals was built by Austin motor company in England
The body WAS designed by Nash, in the US, but built by Fisher-Ludlow, in England, with mechanicals and final assembly by Austin of England. The car was imported as a fully assembled, running and driving vehicle.
Hi Newt I am from UK we have the Austin metropolitans here in UK for sale l have come across you video today on these fantastic little classics the one you have is wonderfull yes it needs some work been standing 47 years in a barn there is actually a turquoise & white one for sale it's done 80,000 miles it's very rare automatic transmission 1958 car immaculate loads of history & service records £7,800 hear in UK. There is 59 if these little beauties for sale world wide their is 10 for sale in U.S.A. If you wanted to see the price of those for sale in your country it might give you an idea what yours is worth when you complete your renovation I googled used nash metropolitans for sale world wide they were priced in English money which would normally be doubled your currency sorry I dont remember the websites name like I said I googled used nash metropolitans world wide it gave me a list of the nash metros for sale hope this info helps you I will keep watching your videos on these lovely little cars good luck with yours hope ut on the road soon.
Thank you!
You gotta STOP that music coming in like a horn on a freight train!!!
Shit. Not another "will it run" video. I'm outta here!
Haha, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment! It helps 😎