1950 packard BARN FIND. First start in 40 YEARS? Will it run?

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2021
  • MyDad found and bought a 1950 packard so we’re going to see if we can get it running this is a true barn find has not ran in 40 years restoration restore vintage 1950s 1950 oldschool relics
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  • @theetravisb
    @theetravisb  2 роки тому +3

    check out my retro American made Tee designs here! theetravisb.com/

  • @chrispiazza7487
    @chrispiazza7487 2 роки тому +11

    $20.00 say's you'll think this is one of the most beautiful cars every built very soon, 'cause it is.

  • @Seasonal50
    @Seasonal50 2 роки тому +10

    Old Packards are way too cool. Love them.

  • @horacecrowe3520
    @horacecrowe3520 2 роки тому +3

    any car from the 50s and 60s is beautiful and this Packard is beautiful

  • @rich5223
    @rich5223 2 роки тому +11

    Spark plug cleaner, tester so cool

    • @johnmccallum9542
      @johnmccallum9542 2 роки тому +1

      x2

    • @66skate
      @66skate 2 роки тому +2

      It's been decades since the last time I saw one of those. They were pretty common in gas stations a long time ago.

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 Рік тому +2

    Impressively complete and a really lovely exterior! I'm a big fan of cars of this era!

  • @allenbuck5589
    @allenbuck5589 Рік тому +2

    I worked on one in high school shop class Mr Spring every year bought a old car for the different automotive classes to restore. Big old beast Mr Spring had lots of old cars us kids worked on. Free labor that was 1969. Thanks for the video. From my hill top in Sc.

  • @RLOBMN
    @RLOBMN 2 роки тому +7

    I hope you're are going to do more on this car. This video just made me want to see more.

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 2 роки тому +6

    Yes! I wonder what kind of mileage it’ll get? So cool to work with your old man. I lost my father to cancer about 4 years ago. I think about him everyday.😊

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому +3

      Sorry to hear that . We work together often !

  • @steverandall5814
    @steverandall5814 2 роки тому +8

    If you're pouring straight gas directly down the carburetor throat, you don't need the choke plate closed...it's got plenty of fuel, it doesn't need enrichening.

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 2 роки тому +3

    Straight 8. I would love to go for a trip in that beauty!

  • @thomas5714
    @thomas5714 2 роки тому +6

    It may not be the most beautiful car that came out of Detroit, but it's beautiful! Man-o-day what a find!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @WalksInThunder
    @WalksInThunder 2 роки тому +5

    There is very little rust on that car. An amazing find. Kudos 👌

    • @hyzercreek
      @hyzercreek 2 роки тому +2

      desert cars don't rust

  • @madmanmechanic8847
    @madmanmechanic8847 2 роки тому +1

    Oh WOW ROGER THANKS SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME OUT OF YOUR DAY AND LOOK OUT FOR ME AND GIVE ME A HEADS UP ABOUT THE HANTA VIRUS! ANY F IN TIME DUDE GLAD I WAS ABLE TO HELP YOU OUT

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 2 роки тому +3

    She’s a beautiful car!

  • @robertsnyder5149
    @robertsnyder5149 2 роки тому +4

    Packard used to make spark plug wires for just about any car. They were called "Packard 440" wires and were top quality.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому +1

      Yea I didn’t know that!

    • @bill90405
      @bill90405 3 місяці тому +1

      Packard Electric was acquired by GM in 1932. It later became Delphi.

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 2 роки тому +2

    Cool Packard Travis.

  • @doug4bears
    @doug4bears 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Travis....that Packard is one gorgeous automobile!!!!!

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 2 роки тому +3

    Got to love an inline 8. Just great engines 👍👍

  • @zeth15943
    @zeth15943 2 роки тому +8

    You should always use 2 stroke gas when starting something that's been setting for along time

  • @Michael_Greenhill
    @Michael_Greenhill Рік тому

    That packard is beautiful!

  • @jirihamersky6152
    @jirihamersky6152 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful car. Nice video, thanks.

  • @romandjma.recordplayers7806
    @romandjma.recordplayers7806 2 роки тому +27

    Always satisfying to see old engines like that still able to run after all this time. You won't find any car made now that'll be willing to start on original parts 70 years from now

  • @Spicynuggs2001
    @Spicynuggs2001 2 роки тому +6

    Im so excited to see where this goes ☺️

  • @ellesmerewildwood4858
    @ellesmerewildwood4858 2 роки тому +6

    I "thumb-uped" the video the moment you guys cleaned everything before starting work on it instead of working all over the animal crap while trying to get it started like most people do. Yeah, definitely not the prettiest car but she's got spirit and she's got it where it counts.

  • @abuharris4222
    @abuharris4222 2 роки тому +1

    thats a true beauty

  • @twinkie27271
    @twinkie27271 2 роки тому +7

    Be sure to run lead additives and high zinc oil in that, or you'll burn it up. Sweet car!

  • @scrapinbottom
    @scrapinbottom 2 роки тому +3

    This is the definition of a barn find

  • @jimbo3214
    @jimbo3214 2 роки тому +4

    Fyi, There is also a brand of plug wires name Packard still produced today.

  • @larryferguson3387
    @larryferguson3387 2 роки тому +2

    Cool dude!

  • @stephenmctaggart8400
    @stephenmctaggart8400 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice to see a straight eight flathead roaring into life.

  • @arthurmccarron4379
    @arthurmccarron4379 9 місяців тому

    Love this. Packard. Thanks ❤❤❤

  • @davidepittiglio8579
    @davidepittiglio8579 2 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful car ! Brilliant job

  • @mothereartha7
    @mothereartha7 2 роки тому +1

    I think it’s a pretty cool looking car,

  • @chiefexecutive
    @chiefexecutive Рік тому

    Such a Beautiful car ! I watched my dad build a 55 Packard when I was little. They’re difficult but rewarding !

  • @TheKarebear555
    @TheKarebear555 2 роки тому +2

    Love your videos and tik toks! Please keep doing them! I am anxiously waiting for the next one!

  • @chrigdichein
    @chrigdichein Рік тому

    awesome guys, wish I could had done it with my dad

  • @brettjones5041
    @brettjones5041 2 роки тому +2

    good ol car Travis packards were always a solid unit

  • @tommyjefferson9525
    @tommyjefferson9525 2 роки тому +1

    Got that strat 8 love those cars

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223 Рік тому +1

    Neat old car! Great to see it run!😁⚒️🛠️

  • @ShootingstarPNW
    @ShootingstarPNW 2 роки тому +3

    Love your TikToks and videos keep it up man

  • @6sudali
    @6sudali 2 роки тому +17

    Always have heard Packard made a great car: wish they were still made today the same way they were built back then.

    • @vayabroder729
      @vayabroder729 2 роки тому +1

      We couldn’t even start paying for them.

  • @antoniocovarrubias7831
    @antoniocovarrubias7831 Рік тому

    I love the 50 Packard, original flat head 8 and all 40s and 50s chevys. I have a 1953 Chevy 5 window I drive it everyday. Would love to drive that 50 Packard congrats it started right up.

  • @AudiophileStooge
    @AudiophileStooge 2 роки тому +1

    what a beautiful sight!

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 2 роки тому +10

    Actually, Packard made spark plug wiring to sell to the public for several years, even into the sixties as I remember. The spark plug wires in this car, even though they have the Packard name on them, may or may not be the originals.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому +1

      Interesting didn’t know that

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 2 роки тому +4

      Absolutely right, Packard wires were the best back in the day !

    • @rogercamp6071
      @rogercamp6071 2 роки тому +1

      There were even Packard electric motors made for things like washers but as I recall there was a GM connection to them same as with the plug wires, maybe someone else can shed a little light on this.

    • @hyzercreek
      @hyzercreek 2 роки тому +1

      Packard still makes wire. In fact, they are a big wire company to this day, when I redid my 1917 Buick I used Packard neon sign wire. They make wire for 10,000 volt neon signs, it's copper wire with black rubber outer made for exterior neaon signs. I bought 10 feet of the neon sign wire and used the original terminals for perfect spark plug wires

    • @hyzercreek
      @hyzercreek 2 роки тому +1

      It's called Packard 440 Wire and they sell miles of the stuff these days, it's the best wire on earth. The inner wire is tinned copper, you can't get better than tinned copper

  • @kevinvremanconstruction5845
    @kevinvremanconstruction5845 8 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- Рік тому

    very nice car. I like the big fastback look.

  • @frederickherring4550
    @frederickherring4550 2 роки тому +2

    I always thought they were called Packard Belle

  • @siegfriedstanzel3936
    @siegfriedstanzel3936 Рік тому

    I like the 8 cylinder US motors - simple and build for a long lifetime.

  • @ecz28
    @ecz28 2 роки тому +2

    That's awesome, coof find!

  • @willybones3890
    @willybones3890 2 роки тому +3

    Body in amazing condition. Clean her up, detail that exterior and put in a new interior...drive it. Ps. The red wheels would look great on it with baby moons. Look forward to more videos on this car. Subscribed

  • @Tealmoney8571
    @Tealmoney8571 2 роки тому +1

    I actually like the yellow with the red wheels. That Packard seems to be in great shape thanks to being covered.

  • @jerryking2418
    @jerryking2418 Рік тому

    great job.

  • @slangster
    @slangster 10 місяців тому

    Oh, man you really got to have a plan for this car. I agree, not the most handsome car on the planet but probably the most valuable I seen so far here. Dont let it just sit alone and rotten! And another thing for this channel; I wish so much you would "clean it up a bit" and make some more tidy "play lists". It wil make it so much easier to surf this channel. Yeah, it will take some time and work, but the sooner the better for you. You have to remember; you are already over 120K subs now. Thanks for sharing all the content you do and keep it up. I will be here, in Norway, watching with great pleasure!

  • @dopeynightlifetv6859
    @dopeynightlifetv6859 2 роки тому +2

    16:22 IT'S ALIVEEEE!!!!!!!!💪

  • @terryrose6208
    @terryrose6208 2 роки тому +1

    If memory serves me correctly, there used to be a spark plug wire manufacturer that had the same name but made wires for all makes and models of cars.

  • @michaelolsen2348
    @michaelolsen2348 Рік тому

    I personally love the way the face on that car looks. It's different. It's a head turner. And speaking of finding coins in a car, after I bought a 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88......in one of the rot holes between the quarter panel and trunk, was caked up dirt mixed with over $20 in rolled coins.......mostly pennies. Lol. I was in shock. 😄

  • @oldschool1993
    @oldschool1993 2 роки тому +1

    Finally someone cleans the car, checks compression and spark. I see so many of these guys who claim to be experts fiddling for hours with the motor covered in junk- old dirty plugs and a half-charged battery.

  • @dominicdevone2684
    @dominicdevone2684 11 місяців тому

    Amazing. I just cannot believe how well preserved these cars are, absolutely amazing. You guys both do really great work. I really enjoy watching your channel.
    I see that you'll be in New Jersey. Where abouts? I live in South Jersey myself,

  • @davidsmathers5621
    @davidsmathers5621 Рік тому

    Hey that packed would look awesome with Whitehall tires and red rimes and baby moons .

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson800 2 роки тому +2

    if you want them old cars to start without burning up your starter and battery use starting fluid. it works better than brake cleaner and if you buy the premium it has cylinder lubricant. I used it to start a fleet of trucks for 50 years and I never become up with it.

  • @bellendcottage8820
    @bellendcottage8820 2 роки тому +1

    I love a bathtub Packard

  • @Cruise-InTV
    @Cruise-InTV 9 місяців тому

    Watching you pour that mystery oil into those cylinders like you had a sponsorship made me laugh my ass off for some reason😅

  • @joe3973
    @joe3973 Рік тому

    Wow I didn’t know that packard is inline 8 cylinders!

  • @cclapew
    @cclapew 2 роки тому +1

    Doc Emmett Brown drove a car just like that in Back to the Future.... it was even the same color

  • @westerntraveler2835
    @westerntraveler2835 2 роки тому +3

    This would be an excellent candidate for a restoration job! Keep it original (6-volt system,16-inch wheels [those wheels on it appear to be 15-inch], super build!

  • @thomasfellenberg8157
    @thomasfellenberg8157 2 роки тому +1

    Klasse

  • @autosalvage
    @autosalvage 2 роки тому +1

    I remember using one spark plugs cleaner good tool to have

  • @steeliewheelies
    @steeliewheelies 8 місяців тому

    Definitely odd looking but still very cool. I’d take seeing these on the road over crossover SUVs any day

  • @FJB8885
    @FJB8885 2 роки тому

    I would pull my vehicle next to that car put a rubber hose on the end of the exhaust stick it in one of those visors let that run for about an hour so that way either the mice will leave or they'll die there and then you won't be bringing home live mice at least not as many.
    Very cool car excellent find. Can't wait to see the progress.

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 2 роки тому +7

    I'm curious to see the condition of the floors in the car having been subjected to rat waste for so long. Hopefully, they can be saved. It's really the foundation of the car and has a lot to do with whether this car is going to be a worthwhile restoration candidate.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому +4

      Floors and trunk do have some rust unfortunately

    • @opera93
      @opera93 2 роки тому

      Me too… hear anything? Interestingly, remembers some old cars we had.

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 11 місяців тому

    Cool car, wish you’d have discussed a little bit about the engine specs. We didn’t know it was a straight eight until you were removing the plugs.

  • @SS-wh4fs
    @SS-wh4fs 2 роки тому +1

    That gas ain’t gonna scald you none.

  • @jacksonwoolbright1058
    @jacksonwoolbright1058 2 роки тому +2

    First!!! I love you’re channel! I have a 1949 dodge coronet!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому

      That’s awesome 💪🏼 and thank you

  • @nealhansen7780
    @nealhansen7780 2 роки тому +2

    Packard wire different company, but could be original wires.

  • @user-sv8kk2oo4b
    @user-sv8kk2oo4b 10 місяців тому +1

    Good C

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 2 роки тому +3

    Very solid and complete except for the interior but it can be brought back. Not good that it was left without the hood on; you get a lot more dirt and rust in the engine compartment, not to mention the possibility of water and debris getting into the motor.
    Didn’t see the fan turning; is the belt broken?

  • @jamesblackwell703
    @jamesblackwell703 2 роки тому +2

    I used to have a large role of Packard plug wire I'm guessing you didn't buy a set of wires but a role and cut it to length ?

  • @edgaroton
    @edgaroton Рік тому

    Well done!! I just rescued a similar packard, could you explain me the starting wiring you did to start the car this way, please. Much appreciated

  • @ferrancameranesi2085
    @ferrancameranesi2085 Рік тому

    Formação Brasil beautiful andar Nice cara esplendid

  • @davidkanipe1812
    @davidkanipe1812 Рік тому

    Hey Travis - great stuff- but do me/us a favor. Could you number your sequencing videos so we can follow them in order that they are made? Thanks! Dave

  • @freebird1ification
    @freebird1ification 2 роки тому +2

    love that old packard -how come the fan wont turn ?

    • @North49191
      @North49191 2 роки тому +1

      water pump is seized

  • @davwht9
    @davwht9 2 роки тому +2

    That pack rat stuff is good frrtalizrr though. Or compost.

  • @kennethbowry1521
    @kennethbowry1521 Рік тому

    It is in great condition body wise, and the chrome has held up well.

  • @paulsmallriver6066
    @paulsmallriver6066 2 роки тому +7

    The dashboards on those Packards were beautiful, nothing like the plastic crap in cars these days.

  • @MyAppleSpins
    @MyAppleSpins 2 роки тому +2

    Just subbed

  • @johnbusic3608
    @johnbusic3608 Рік тому

    Hello Travis and Rick ! How much for the 1950 Packard ? I ewant to drive it home to Houston, Texas. Let me know when and where. Love your videos and content. God bless y'all.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Hey John this car is sold already. And thanks for watching us

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- Рік тому

    Always pour an eggcup of fuel in the carb when trying to start old engines so that the fuel can start evaporating and filling the intake with fumes as no fuel will be sucked through the jets until engine is running!

  • @josephpassmore8876
    @josephpassmore8876 Рік тому

    Besides being a fun project. What else would one do with these cars?

  • @Dtrain1949
    @Dtrain1949 2 роки тому +5

    Remember, the piston is not directly below the spark plug hole. So when you shoot lube straight down, you're shooting it onto the valves. Next time bend your straw into a slight 90 degree bend and shoot it towards the other side of the combustion chamber.

    • @gordhammond7105
      @gordhammond7105 2 роки тому +3

      The lubricant will hit the valves though gravity will force it on top of the pistons

  • @stevemiller6766
    @stevemiller6766 2 роки тому +3

    Please tell me you checked the oil first?

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- Рік тому

    did all cylinders get a good mixture from that little carburettor?

  • @allenschmitz9644
    @allenschmitz9644 2 роки тому +1

    Bet that could go 50mph on a good down hill ride.

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 2 роки тому +3

    Plug wires probably aren’t original. They used to sell Packard 440 plug wires. Don’t think they had anything to do with Packard cars.

    • @davidwoodham1307
      @davidwoodham1307 2 роки тому +1

      THE OLD GIRL LOOKS LIKE A MERCURY FROM THE THE FRONT DOORS YOU CAN ALL WAY DO A KUSTOM ON IT

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 2 роки тому +1

      Dissapointing they did'nt continue with more video towards getting the car going.

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 2 роки тому +3

    I used to own a '50 Packard, complete car and solid black. When I left for Basic Training some anal born turds broke into it and destroyed the interior. The car was so badly wrecked inside with the wiring and everything ripped out that it was just cheaper to sell it for salvage. I never found out who did it but there's a very HOT spot that they deserve to spend eternity "enjoying"!

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому +2

      I would be beyond pissed. Wow

  • @craigjorgensen4637
    @craigjorgensen4637 2 роки тому +2

    I hope you aren’t trying to run it on the gummed up 40 year old gas in the tank!

  • @beastboss2017
    @beastboss2017 2 роки тому +2

    I have never clicked on a video so fast before

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  2 роки тому

      Respect that. Thank you

    • @beastboss2017
      @beastboss2017 2 роки тому

      @@theetravisb yeah I followed you on tiktok since the first episode of the Cadillac limousine. I love your content

    • @beastboss2017
      @beastboss2017 2 роки тому

      @@guyvanbrussel9772 bro why?

    • @beastboss2017
      @beastboss2017 2 роки тому

      @@guyvanbrussel9772 yeah I agree, but you really don’t have to go on a literal rant

    • @beastboss2017
      @beastboss2017 2 роки тому

      @@guyvanbrussel9772 lol

  • @hyzercreek
    @hyzercreek 2 роки тому

    Did you change the oil first? I hope you dropped the pan to get the old sludge out. If you start a car on 40 year old oil, it will ruin the bearings

  • @chrisr4815
    @chrisr4815 2 роки тому +1

    One year only car.

  • @johnbusic3608
    @johnbusic3608 Рік тому

    Hey Travis, I know that you can use your hands the way you want but I used to hit wrenches and ratchets with the palm of my hand too. I was a machinist by trade and a shade tree mechanic all my life. I am now 73. In my late 40's I had extreme pain in both hands anytime I used them for any kind of work. I went to Dr. and he sent me for xrays and then to a surgeon and eventually both of my hands were operated on for carpal tunnel syndrome. Take my advice young man and STOP hitting tools with your hands ! May God bless you and yours.

    • @theetravisb
      @theetravisb  Рік тому

      Thank you for the tip. Appreciate it