Abandoned 1956 Oldsmobile 88 can we get it running and driving again?

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  • @Icebuntrucker
    @Icebuntrucker Рік тому +128

    The fact you stopped to pick ya dog up on the way out says a lot about you a guy needs his best friend with him , The world would be a better place with more people like Brent ,

  • @tommyjefferson9525
    @tommyjefferson9525 Рік тому +52

    I love the dash in that car it is absolutely gorgeous that's a nice car

  • @dougaranda6187
    @dougaranda6187 Рік тому +30

    That’s a great find. It even looks like all the glass is intact. And talk about a killer dashboard! That thing is sweet. Very enjoyable video.

  • @frankleonard6570
    @frankleonard6570 Рік тому +32

    So much beauty is this nice old olds.
    The designs and body lines and that dash! 👌 beautifull!
    This is a keeper and one worthy of a full rebuild.
    I love these old cars.
    Great job Brent! 💪

    • @dyer2cycle
      @dyer2cycle Рік тому +1

      YES...don't let anyone tell you otherwise just because it's a 4 door sedan...

  • @edinguy9585
    @edinguy9585 Рік тому +26

    That two tone colour looks great, that patch on the muffler reminds me of the time back in the day I had two kids and two jobs my daily beater was littered with patches just to keep it going quietly, we were broke and didn’t have much but I smile when I look back on those happy days.

    • @tombob671
      @tombob671 Рік тому +2

      Imam 76 and remember back in my poverty days. I had a 59 Chevy that was 12 yrs old. The junkyard was my primary parts store. Fix it on Sunday so I could go to work on Monday. I once took 3 used starters and made 1 good one.

    • @edinguy9585
      @edinguy9585 Рік тому

      @@tombob671 got to say it made me appreciate every thing we had.

    • @grahamparr3933
      @grahamparr3933 Рік тому

      You can’t beat the old bean can exhaust.

    • @tombob671
      @tombob671 Рік тому

      @@edinguy9585 yessir

    • @tombob671
      @tombob671 Рік тому

      @@grahamparr3933 as we say in Oklahoma " git r done"

  • @toddkraus5592
    @toddkraus5592 Рік тому +28

    Awesome Oldsmobile! Your music selection really added to the vibe as well!😂👍🏻 Great revival! I would personally love to see you do the rust repair, brakes and tune up! 👍🏻❤️👍🏻☕️😎. Top rate progress!!

  • @williamb2642
    @williamb2642 Рік тому +38

    IT LIVES AGAIN!! You definitely have the best “will it run” vids. Great job and love that car!! 👍

  • @papeep2694
    @papeep2694 Рік тому +17

    Have to love the simpler ones that cross our path now and again. Winning!

  • @cranefly23
    @cranefly23 Рік тому +39

    I know you did a lot we didn’t see, but that was a fantastic achievement. Nice looking car!

    • @CSmith-oz4wp
      @CSmith-oz4wp Рік тому +1

      You know that Old 88 could be your next gettin in the snow automobile. Those old cars that I grew up in were great sleds for cruising in the snow. 🤯🦮
      Like, share and find an old ride to save.
      Thanks Brent and Pablo. In back seat like driving Miss Daisy

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr Рік тому +13

    Amazing find, Pablo seal of approval!

  • @brendagaunce8757
    @brendagaunce8757 Рік тому +15

    Those were great looking cars Its sad that so few of the beautiful 4 door cars are gone. Glad you saved this one Brent, will make someone very happy some day to own such a deserving piece of car history.

  • @kerrywootton2435
    @kerrywootton2435 Рік тому +6

    You my friend are about the most motivated person I have ever seen on You Tube. I really enjoy watching you get these old cars going again.

  • @dwightmcintosh8511
    @dwightmcintosh8511 Рік тому +9

    Gotta hand it to you Brent you’ve got some impressive skills and you’ve given this old classic a new life. Pablo is the best sidekick a man could ask for.

  • @ratsrodsgarage461
    @ratsrodsgarage461 Рік тому +14

    Dang you made me miss my 56 supper 88 two door. It was all original drivetrain. So a couple things incase you do not know. If the generator does not work you can take a old 70's style alternator turn it upside down and mounts in the original generator brackets. The power steering takes tranny fluid. The pickup tube in gas tank are notorious for rusting off even in dry states like mine.

  • @boblow2186
    @boblow2186 Рік тому +1

    And that’s how the pablo taxi service was founded. Great job.

  • @emmettschwartz1414
    @emmettschwartz1414 Рік тому +7

    You are an inspiration to me I used to do what you do then I became disabled and partially blind thank you for your content keep it up

  • @davidfleishman2275
    @davidfleishman2275 Рік тому +4

    For sure that Olds was someone's pride and joy when driven off the lot.Nice to see it drive Brent.Great revival.

  • @N-Scale
    @N-Scale Рік тому +2

    That is a cool Find . Pablo likes it !!!!

  • @stuartfletcher2378
    @stuartfletcher2378 Рік тому +5

    It was a slow start , but a dab of this and that solved the problems . She looked good on the road and with your co-pilot on your shoulder came around with flying colors . Pablo deserved a treat for keeping his eyes on the road the whole time .Looks like you have a winner with the 56 , Till next time God Bless you and yours , take care , Stuart in Ontario ..

  • @stew6338
    @stew6338 Рік тому +1

    Well done Brent. Pablo with his head on your sholder. He loves the ride. That turned out "Mint".

  • @Roger-hq1yt
    @Roger-hq1yt Рік тому +11

    Nice, compared to the usual rotten junk you rescue thats actually a solid looking car!

  • @SuperfloDee
    @SuperfloDee Рік тому +1

    What a hearty V8 you have there she sounds lovely..epic🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 Рік тому

    Pablo putting his chin on your shoulder…❤…what an awesome relationship.

  • @JDLarge
    @JDLarge 8 місяців тому

    Pablo has the coolest job of all😉 Nice resurrection Brent, driving into that sunset was epic! When you turned and smiled at Pablo I could have sworn he smirked back at you😆 I love that pup!

  • @robertbennett9243
    @robertbennett9243 Рік тому +1

    That's pretty cool. Not a lot to get driving and back together. I noticed that LF wheel was doing some wobbling on the road. Pablo enjoyed the ride. Second best companion in case you have to walk back.

  • @steve-gp1nc
    @steve-gp1nc Рік тому +4

    Favorite UA-cam channel. Love the content,always interesting without all the BS. Thanks Brent.

  • @dionrau5580
    @dionrau5580 Рік тому +3

    The last weekend I on the turnpike heading to fla City, came across a small convoy of 54 to 58 Oldsmobiles, All Cherry and cruising sweet, must have been a car show in the keys. She's a little bit crusty and crunchy, But ya got something to work with.

  • @coinslotsandjoysticks2572
    @coinslotsandjoysticks2572 Рік тому

    I love how the dog lays it's head on your shoulder when you got in. ❤️

  • @MastaT_150
    @MastaT_150 Рік тому +3

    I like the hub caps!

  • @darylpearson67
    @darylpearson67 Місяць тому

    Wow! I grew up in an identical olds 88, white over red…this brings back real life memories

  • @tomandpeg4818
    @tomandpeg4818 Рік тому +2

    That was a huge win, Brent. Shocker that it went back together so well. They should all be that easy. Congrats!

  • @patrickharrand
    @patrickharrand Рік тому

    "I love it when a plan comes together".......Thanks Brent for sharing the Fun.

  • @Mr.BsGarage
    @Mr.BsGarage Рік тому +2

    That's pretty awesome how well it really does run. I love how the pup lays his head on your shoulder while you're driving.

  • @NutsOnYerGrill
    @NutsOnYerGrill Рік тому +4

    Great video!!

  • @keiroy4514
    @keiroy4514 Рік тому

    My Dad passed in 2021 at the age of 88 and loved his Oldsmobiles. The first I remember was a 1956 Olds 88 (peach and cream) 4 door. Next was a 1959 88 (brown) 4 door. Last was a 1964 Olds 98 (black) 4 door. He had a used car dealer that always had clean Oldsmobiles on the lot and Dad bought from him.

  • @DarkFlamage
    @DarkFlamage Рік тому +1

    I pick this as my Fav. video! Just enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks Brent!

  • @willtricks9432
    @willtricks9432 Рік тому +2

    I like it. Thanks, Now finish the new shop, chop chop.

    • @HalfassKustoms
      @HalfassKustoms  Рік тому

      Hopefully soon. :)

    • @WilliamKiene
      @WilliamKiene 4 місяці тому

      Everyone needs to subscribe here because this is a wonderful car UA-cam channel.

  • @johnmaguire8689
    @johnmaguire8689 Рік тому +1

    The car is so 50s what a great find, I love it!

  • @henryallisonsr8318
    @henryallisonsr8318 3 місяці тому

    Way to go glad you got it running. Just want to say hi to everyone and hope you are having a blessed day God bless and have a blessed evening and night

  • @jacklonger2672
    @jacklonger2672 Рік тому +1

    A beauty, I like it !

  • @damianjackson9084
    @damianjackson9084 Рік тому +1

    What treat to see this sweet old car come back to life, pablo is such a good boy

  • @urbanurchin5930
    @urbanurchin5930 Рік тому +1

    The Dusty Fingers music goes perfect with the overhead drone shots of the cruise along the country roads.
    I think this old girl deserves some re-hab. Maybe not a full-on restoration - but make into a nice, clean driver !

  • @leonanderson4727
    @leonanderson4727 Рік тому

    Another roaring success! My first car was a 57 Olds 88 4dr sdn. in 1970. It was a real beautiful car with two tone white and blue. That big motor was a real gas guzzler and used almost twice the fuel as any other car on the road. However, it served the purpose of getting me and my cousin out of being stuck on the farm day after day.

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 Рік тому +1

    That's awesome Brent! Loved watching and enjoyed listening to you!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Рік тому +3

    Congrats

  • @hectormacias8890
    @hectormacias8890 Рік тому

    Can't believe you actually got that beauty back on the road. What an awesome job.

  • @kenstevens5675
    @kenstevens5675 Рік тому

    Pablo makes a great copilot, when he puts his head on your shoulder it’s classic.

  • @Chillituber
    @Chillituber Рік тому

    great to see an old car brought back to life and to see Pablo cruzin' once again

  • @DavidJones-hl5om
    @DavidJones-hl5om Рік тому +4

    Great find friends. had one when I was 15, and Dad was going to buy it for me. Awesome car.

  • @lchebuhar9212
    @lchebuhar9212 Рік тому

    Cool old car. Olds knew how to make them pretty. Pablo is man’s best friend! 💪👍🏼

  • @morewithles
    @morewithles Рік тому

    Dogs really are mans best friend! Great work on that Olds! 👍👍

  • @stumpy2816
    @stumpy2816 Рік тому

    Loved the shot of Pablo with his head on your shoulder. Always liked those rocket engines👍👍

  • @christophereakin
    @christophereakin Рік тому

    When I was about 14 I bought a 55 Olds 88 from a neighbour who was moving into an old folks home. It was supposed to run, but had been sitting for a while and I didn't have any mechanical experience to go from and Dad didn't have a lot of time, though he did help me get it the half block home. I ended up pulling the front clip off and stripping the engine down , leaving the crank and pistons in the block still attached to the frame, then paid somebody to haul it away. The small differences between 55 and 56 are interesting - shape of the grill and shape of the rear fenderwell openings, 56 much nicer. I look forward to seeing this go back together and hit the road.

  • @markbrown-us4xe
    @markbrown-us4xe Рік тому

    I think Pablo felt that bent front rim and was considering giving you a written warning or a ticket.
    Best "feel good" ending I've had in awhile.
    Thanks.

  • @davidpark9727
    @davidpark9727 Рік тому +1

    You are the engine whisperer !

  • @donkirkpatrick1493
    @donkirkpatrick1493 Рік тому

    Drove one of these as a young teenager 1966 1967 brings back lots of memories (drove to Florida) with parents

  • @patrickcallaghan7432
    @patrickcallaghan7432 Рік тому

    Beautiful lines on those 50's Oldsmobiles. The dash is a work of art. Great video, I enjoyed watching. Cheers. 👍

  • @briankinnear7461
    @briankinnear7461 Рік тому

    Great looking Olds. Amazing shape for a Canadian car with our winters and road salt. And very complete. And with a little effort it's a driver!! Incredible. And Pablo gets to enjoy the inaugural drive with ya. All is good in the world. Be safe and stay well.

  • @skylinegtr-gd2lg
    @skylinegtr-gd2lg Рік тому +1

    It didn't have the front clip initially, BUT, it had 4 hubcaps and everything else . . . knew it was gonna be a good runner with your magic touch!

  • @pdrphil8159
    @pdrphil8159 Рік тому +1

    Another runner thats road worthy
    Good find !

  • @TCW-hw6iw
    @TCW-hw6iw Рік тому

    Yup, it's grandpa's Olds, starts with the first tickle, runs great and always gets you home. It looks friggin awesome. These vintage cars had awesome paint schemes and bright work. Great job on getting her to run, drive and give you a few giggles. Years ago I rebuilt a 327 from the crank up, the first time it fired and ran you would have had to set me on fire to get the grin off my face. Up until the big three started employing plumbers to add\ antipolution crap to the engines, cars were so simple to work on, it used to be a lot of fun.

  • @richo220665
    @richo220665 Рік тому

    Misterys in the fog that happy 😅 face says it all Brent ❤love it

  • @wolfgangricky
    @wolfgangricky Рік тому

    That one would be fun to watch you do a Proper Restore on. I really like that ride. My Grandpa was an Olds Man. So it reminds me of him. Thank You for taking us along

  • @rickysoffroadrecovery
    @rickysoffroadrecovery Рік тому +1

    good enough for a daily driver
    I've had worse for a daily driver
    Super nice car ❤️

  • @allanimalstaxi
    @allanimalstaxi Рік тому

    I love these when you have to problem solve the engine to get it running, my favorites. Nice car also, like those Ponitac's, my Grandfather around that era. But, what I liked is how you knew the engines compression would be ready to go the next day, and it was, like you done a few of those before, worked like a dream. And when Pablo first got in the car, he wanted to put his chin on your shoulder, but with the way you were driving, he had to wait til the ride home. He loves his rides, I thought for sure he would be riding in the front seat, I was surprised when when you stuck him in the back. Take care

  • @johnwhitehurst474
    @johnwhitehurst474 Рік тому +2

    ATF and Kerosene like a 50/50 mix ATF cleans so does kerosens oily for cylinder walls, valves, and rings etc:

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Рік тому +1

    Dog is definitely man's best friend. Brent this was an awesome video everything you touch just works out well. Take care and catch you soon.

  • @stewartcowan5886
    @stewartcowan5886 Рік тому

    Man what a beauty. Job well done getting it running and it has to be the pinnacle of auto design.👍

  • @bbay1977
    @bbay1977 Рік тому

    Glad to see another gem that is saved from just rotting away. Sad that the younger generations arent into older cars and trucks. These gems needs to be saved and kept for generations to come.

  • @herbgreen3599
    @herbgreen3599 Рік тому +1

    Nice job on Olds, good looking running car,, you get an A Plus on this one

  • @johnfederkeil9211
    @johnfederkeil9211 Рік тому

    She's a Beauty! Nice find. She definatley needs some more love!

  • @r.a.gilbert7623
    @r.a.gilbert7623 Рік тому +1

    Nice 88 , brings back alot of child hood memories , my uncle had one , used to go for rides when I was 4 years old !

  • @bmacd2112
    @bmacd2112 Рік тому +1

    Nice score!!! I can't believe how easily you got her fired up and driving. Love the design of the front and the dashboard.

  • @WingmanJohnny
    @WingmanJohnny Рік тому +1

    That was a great score. Can not wait to see what you might do to it. Keep up the great work

  • @scottbennier1335
    @scottbennier1335 Рік тому +2

    Love to see you do the floors and the bad rust bits and bring her back to a nice daily runner. It’s a good looking thing.😊

  • @neilcollinson2547
    @neilcollinson2547 Рік тому +1

    More great content Brent,im a bit worried about that drivers front wheel,its got quite the wobble on 👍

  • @LANTHENS
    @LANTHENS Рік тому

    Love those old cars . That pup sure loves his dad . I have 8 dogs and 4 foxes . They are my family . Great video .

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 Рік тому +1

    Big Win Brent, 👌 that Olds is awesome. 👍👍Take care my friend.

  • @study650
    @study650 Рік тому

    I think you have a winner there, Brent. That car has a lot of potential.

  • @ANOCKS
    @ANOCKS Рік тому

    The love goes both ways between you and pablo,it shows and one can actually see it .👍

  • @redfoxclassics
    @redfoxclassics Рік тому

    Those tail lights are fantastic, and the “Oldsmobile rocket” valve covers, love it.

  • @JorgeDiaz-ly5qp
    @JorgeDiaz-ly5qp Рік тому

    Great throwback video, like from 3 years ago! Get 'er in, troubleshoot, get 'er runnin', get 'er on the road! She is a legit candidate - even with the extra two doors. Colors are boss, style is superb, and she is ALL there - right down to the gorgeous dash & cool bat-wing air breather. The rad is all green, so she's gonna need a blow-out and some brass; the left front wheel is a wobbler, gonna need a new wheel bearing. Other than that, ANOTHER cool ride added to the fleet. Chalk up another WIN! Cheers!!!

  • @jewishman2687
    @jewishman2687 Рік тому

    One of my favorite cars. 53,54,55,56, 57,Oldsmobile. I owned a 56 98 Starfire convertible in High school. (circa 1964). Tip on GM keys for that era. Pull the driver's side outer door lock, and the key # is stamped on the cylinder.

  • @robertduvall7392
    @robertduvall7392 Рік тому

    EXCELLENT! I was four riding in one of those back to town for groceries with the grandma. Blue.
    Good times! When it runs, that's a win!

  • @allstylinone5122
    @allstylinone5122 Рік тому

    Ya gotta be superman carrying and installing that front bumper! 👍

  • @georgeponnay447
    @georgeponnay447 Рік тому

    Best part was Pablo riding on your shoulder. Great car, Brent!

  • @Thetrpm7
    @Thetrpm7 Рік тому

    This is a car that with a bit of love, it will love you back. Cool colour, nice engine.

  • @murtkirby9725
    @murtkirby9725 Рік тому +2

    Great video. One of my all time favorites. Your laugh and positivity is contagious. Love this car, dashboard is one of the best I've seen. Have a great day.❤️ From Vermont USA

  • @keithwallington4966
    @keithwallington4966 Рік тому +1

    There,s me sitting here gargar a 56 88 wow and you say it needs some tlc so nice a buddy of mine has a 98 hollyday coupe i did work on it we moved it to his new home and it never got done as family came along we did get a 394 ci motor for it he sold it due to no funds i love it

  • @robertmazzei2412
    @robertmazzei2412 Рік тому

    I must say, you have the best montage music going! The jazz piano tunes during the move to the shop was fantastic!

  • @rona1144
    @rona1144 Рік тому

    Half ass Kustoms?? You mean the automotive resurrectionist! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @derrillbalshaw1199
    @derrillbalshaw1199 Рік тому +2

    I hope we see more of the abandoned Oldsmobile 88, she will make a great run about, once the rust holes are repaired, the brakes seen to etc. And I hope you polish up all that chrome. Great vid, keep them coming.

  • @dandahermitseals5582
    @dandahermitseals5582 11 місяців тому

    I had a 56 olds 2 door hardtop. Factory bronze paint. In highschool. Great car. Wish I still had it.😮😮

  • @1957GoldenRocket
    @1957GoldenRocket Рік тому

    Great car & great vid !!
    I had a 56 Olds 88 2 door hardtop back in the late 80's...
    Regretted having to sell it in 2000 but I needed cash...
    Called the guy I sold it to years later to buy it back...
    He told me he heard the Olds fire up in the middle of the night & ran outside in his pajamas & watched the tail lights disappear into the night...
    Cops came to him a few days later & told him the kids who stole it parked it on the railroad tracks just to watch the train smash into it...
    I was shocked anyone would do such a thing !!
    Sad ending to a great car...

  • @boatnut64
    @boatnut64 Рік тому

    Super Awesome that it got back to driving, fairly easily. 💪💪💪

  • @hooligan_56labelle22
    @hooligan_56labelle22 Рік тому

    You said it smells like grandma. Well it looks like it was driven by said grandma. Oldsmobile dashboards are really beautiful.

  • @bass60guy
    @bass60guy Рік тому

    It's nice to see another beauty come to life. It did look like the driverside front wheel wobbles a bit, mint!

  • @larrykrise3609
    @larrykrise3609 Рік тому

    love to see the old ones come back.thank you always liked the oldsmobile

  • @eric_seguin
    @eric_seguin Рік тому

    You help me through all the BS in my life Brent. Thank you.

  • @Chevypowered5766
    @Chevypowered5766 Рік тому

    It looks like a great car with not too much to do to get it on the road again. When you did the road test that front drive side wheel looked to me to be a little wonky the way it was shaking. I saw you pulled the outer wheel bearing but it may need a closer look. And I loved that look Pablo had on his face with his head on your shoulder it was a look of best friend and love forever. Later