Will it Run? Episode 19: 1957 Plymouth Plaza! Part 3 of 3
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Hey, we're back!
Welcome back to our show about buying junk cars and getting them to run just for the hell of it. The budget is zero, as usual, and the cars just keep getting worse, haha.
This time we dug up a 1957 Plymouth Plaza 4 door sedan out of a local junkyard and thought we'd see what it would take to get it going for a drive around the yard. This beauty was scrapped in about 1968 after someone presumably couldn't get it to go anymore. It is in terrible condition, but almost everything is just the way it was when it was shut off way back when... There were even parking tickets in the glove box and gum wrappers in the ashtray!
Well, let's see if we can get it to putt around again; she's definitely seen way better days, but maybe it'll come back to life to take Stella for a ride!
Thanks again to everyone for watching and subscribing! Cheers from all the Agents here at CWMC!
Well, we kinda blew the budget again... A timing chain and plugs pushed the repair bill close to a hundred bucks! Damn! Also; I ran out of camera memory during the compression test, but the numbers were something like 60, 70, 60, 50, 30, 30... ouch! Haha, no wonder it's kinda hard to start...
PS: Mr. Lee Perreault, your parking ticket is 47 years overdue...
Rusty or not, it warms my heart to see this plain (yet, stunning) old rig motoring around today...cheating the wretched crusher.
agreed. She just needs a little love
the old car has a certain charm about it. Just odd enough to be a cool ride
one of the best channels on you tube!!!!!
Well, thanks for saying so... Just having some laughs with friends...
Really great - just found it and subbed.
best part of my Saturday
there is a lot to like about this oldie...
That is a Real Achievement, right there.
There is something magical about making an old car move under its own steam -again. A thrown-away car that now has a new lease of life and now it is finally celebrated again for what it once was. Nice work.
Thats one happy fortunate car. Nice to see it run.
I was sitting ere saying, Come on Baby, Come on, and when it started I was just as Happy as you all.
Another victory! Good work saving another gem from the crusher.
1955RodHot Hey, thanks! Glad you liked it; I sure like these 57-8-9 Plymouths, apparently, haha.
man id love to have a 57-59 Plymouth even a junk yard fresh one!!
Same
The best channel on UA-cam! So happy every time you guys save a car!
All that car needs is Broderick Crawford hanging on the door saying "10-4!"
I'm with Dean. Man oh man was I stoked when she started on her own. But seriously dude, you pull them except when Dean is around. Dean is the man!!
you look so happy driving it.. the smile on your face... thats what car restoration is all about... good job..
@@aliceshaw8265 not a full one, sure, but they got a car running that was ready for the crusher and didn't run for good 50 years. Partially definitely something. Best thing about getting something back on running like a car is doing so by using its factory parts or at least those it came with from the previous owner.
How did I not discover this channel earlier. Why do I spend all my time watching this channel now. I now realize my whole life has been misguided. I'm going to quit my job, leave my wife, sell all my house, cars, truck, and children and buy a classic car auto wrecking yard then live out my days in paradise.
Excellent work Gentlemen.
Your content is very entertaining, easy to watch, and actually informative. Well for the most part its informative.
Good job.
The car starts by itself. It's the little things in life that make it all so worthwhile.
In 1973, I was in the second grade, living in south eastern Saskatchewan. We lived in town, but had many friends living in the countryside. One of these families had a 1959 Chevrolet 4 door. Even then, it was already rusted out, had a snow tire on one front wheel, had home made plywood floor boards and had to be push started when cold. When it was warmed up, it could manage on it's own. The farm yard sloped down to the road, and they were always careful to park the car at the top of that rise. They also had a Valiant which was a much better car, being newer. The Chevrolet however, was about the cheapest model made, and had a 6 cylinder engine. The original 6 apparently died and the engine in the car when I saw it had come from the salvage yard, gleaned from a half ton truck. It had tractor like torque. The car left a faint blue haze wherever it went, never exceeded 25 miles an hour or so and they filled it regularly with purple gas and "Tractor Oil". To this day I have no idea what "Tractor Oil" was.
I spent a summer living with our friends on the farm, and soon saw that they used this 59 Chevy for everything. It was like an old horse, no longer good enough to trot or run, but able to walk a plodding pace mile after mile each day. It went to town whenever the oldest of the kids got permission. It served as a shop vehicle. It went out to repair fences. Through the use of a spark plug hole adaptor, it served as a mobile air compressor and pumped up the tires on tractors and the combine. The oldest of the children, (The family had 7) learned to first yard drive and then road drive in that car. On several occasions, I was allowed to sit in someone's lap and hold the wheel as the car idled in various circles around the farm yard. That was a most amazing summer, and I remember that car fondly.
So what I'm trying to say is, I know exactly how you felt when your Plymouth finally started all on it's own.
DEAN!
Y'know, as I continue my tour through the back CWM back catalog, one theme
that keeps occurring to me is just the pure honesty of the effort.
Yes, they're mostly old forgotten clunkers and yes, there's certainly no effort
being made to make silk purses out of sows' ears here - but Scott's efforts
are quite honorable and the cars, inanimate objects that they are, have some
measure of their dignity returned to them, at least one last time.
To me at least....that's some noble stuff, right there - hence, why I've been
so enamored with the channel for all these years.
Scott - it's been a pleasure, sir. Good on ya.
-Ed on the Ridge
This reminded me of in Christine, when Arnie first buys Christine. hahaha
I don't know why but this car is one of my favorites. I always seem to come back to this one to watch.
You guys make me feel like I'm watching what the Cubans have been going through. Good deal !
In Cuba, it's ready to go.
Lee Perreault is still alive - 10835 73 Ave NW, Edmonton.
Fantastic that it runs! People loved these, until they rusted.
brought another one back to life good job
A full set of hub caps and a wash makes all the difference ...lol Glad you got'er going!
Rusty Glovebox Hey! Glad you liked it; thanks for watching this stuff!
Dean-powered starters re hard to find. He does a good job.
It's the joy when you are making these cars belonging to the roads again, it's really great cars :)
in part 1 just from the looks of the car and the engine I thought I wouldn't get this good. My grandfather bought one of those brand new back in '57.
Even the base sixes need love.
Just watched this again! Love how good this old base car looks after all these years:)
Love it! another classic saved from the crusher... great work indeed.
Better than watching the news!
My friends parents bought one of these brand new back in '57. I thought it was the most beautiful Plymouth I had ever seen.
I discovered this channel a few months ago and totally enjoy watching you guys making the cars I grew up with run again instead of destroying them (64 Meteor my fave). Keep up the fun guys!
Glad you guys are back! Another six cylinder, three on the tree car, just like so many Prairie boats of the era were. Good catch,since the front bumper is easy worth $1000 alone, and there are lots of other usable body parts, too.
Len Peters Hey, glad you liked it! Yeah, I figured this car was worth it for the front clip alone, and the frame is also pretty solid. Meanwhile, it's now a fun "yard car" to putt around in! Cheers.
Even though its a low end model, I wouldn't mind having a '57 plaza! I live in Indiana and old cars rotted out since I am in the rust belt! I'd probably buy that one and wrench on it!
Thanks for making videos on these cool old cars! I want to save '50s cars from the crusher as well!
I've been a subscriber for 6 yrs. I was sitting around bored one night here in North Carolina and got on UA-cam looking for will it run videos. This old Belvedere and a few others along with the commentary from you plus the other agents and the dogs were what got me hooked on your channel. I don't think I've missed an episode since. I find myself going back to this video once in a while wondering if she'll still start. I'd love to see her get some freshening up. Not a total restoration but make it mechanically decent enough to be an occasional driver. Or just send it to me and I'll procrastinate it to death like I do all my other projects. lol.
You guys are the best!!!! Really enjoy your videos
Beautiful cars from U.S. and Canada. They are the best......
These vids are just pure awesomeness wrapped in bacon. I can just smell that car right through the computer. Love that old car smell and love it when you show Stel riding in one of your gems in the rough. Thanks for making my day!
torchandhammer Hey, thanks for the kind words and for watching this stuff. Taking Stel for the first drive is my favorite part of these little projects, too! Cheers from all of the Agents here at CWMC.
Great old car! I used to have an old '59 Edsel I used to putter around the farm in that had been sitting in the back field since I was a little kid. Ah, thanks for the memories.
Rebel9668 Hey, thanks for checking it out!
Glad to see a series! I envy you guys! I would love to have the room and time to do what you do! Keep it up!
Jeff Abney Hey, thanks! It's a lot of fun goofing with these old clunkers...
Another one saved. She looks relieved
+Benny Gilardi Hey, thanks for checking it out! I agree this one was worth saving, even if it's a "little" rough, haha...Cheers from me and Stella...
Wow, you guys have too much fun
I love dogs,so I love to see Stella on the videos
+Fernando Perez Hey, thanks for checking it out; cheers from me and Stella!
+coldwarmotors you're welcome and take good care of Stella,she is a lovely dog.
A 70 Dodge Coronet and a 57 Plymouth!? Dude, you're living my dream.
A complete basket case to a running car . I enjoyed watching your video .keep em coming
+LN 125 Hey, thanks for checking it out. Cheers from all of us here at CWMC!
Dear CWM Scott N.
👍👌👏 Maaaan, I simply love the Plymouth 1957/58 look/shape. To me it's kind of glamorous (although this steering wheel is very basic). In my opinion respectively for my kind of personal taste, one of the best car designs ever. I don't know about the driveability, but with that long overhanging trunk it must be "great fun" to drive while it's raining (especially if the trunk is full of heavy stuff). Gets kinda light on the front I guess. 😁 ;-)
2) I loved to see the unforgotten and unforgettable calm star of the show Stella again. I nevertheless love Francine and her enthusiasm.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Thanks for your videos Doug in Ga my dad had a plaza 2 Dr in Charleston Wv back in 60's when we went to town he would always park it on a hill so he roll it down to start , it was a V8 three speed on colume , thanks for the memories
Thank you for sharing your video I followed your video and that is great how you're preserving history
Somehow when you were driving across the field I felt the need to hear some Neil young. Old man look at me now.
Awesome as always guys. Some life is better than no life.....as a cube of recycled metal. Cheers.
I bet a newer car would never have came back to life from the crusher like old cars can!
What a beauty! I can tell you guys are MoPar fans!!!! And those huge fins!!
I'm amazed at the tricks you used to get this thing running, the backyard bodywork, and always enjoy these will it run videos. Also its cool to see you getting cars from Alberta running.
My kinda hero......nice work...my friend. 😎
Man thats so cool you guys save and got another one going...thats awsome..I sure wished i lived over there and could hang out with yous when you do this stuff...it sure is some thing else to bring an old car back life after some many years...Keep finding and saving the oldies ...love it..lol
This is still my favorite “will it run” is that bad? Lol I see this car in the background and always wish you’d do more with it though I know that makes no sense. Just love that it came back from the grave as well as it did.
I like it ..even if the plaza was the cheap model.great find.
wow she looks really good from a distance, Ay. hello Stella!!
Incredible transformation..!..
This made me smile. Thanks for posting.
Very impressive, this upload...
Thank you! Cheers!
WooooW great job Guys...and Stella is a good supporter...Thanks to all Agents around.. :)
takoma5 Hey, thank you for watching these little adventures...
Great stuff!
We need more!
I love these videos, hope you have more coming out soon1
ozyozborn23 Thanks, and I do!
My neighbors had a car maybe one year different that we use to ride in. It was their regular family car back in the 60's. They called it the "Plymouth" if I recall correctly. It was a lot of fun watching your 3 part series seeing this go from almost being crushed. Thanks for sharing and preserving auto history. Your dog is a real mascot! It's kind of humorous too as one imagines that kind of poodle as a kind of status symbol among people with a lot of money. Thanks for sharing this experience!! It looks like you have a lot of fun with your what appears a very unique collection of vintage cars.
Hey, thanks for the note and the kind words; always a treat to hear from other people who like this kind of thing! Having fun with your friends is what it's all about... Cheers!
Excellent job saving this one from the crusher!
Good job!
Nice car, doesn't sound half bad 😀
My dad had a 53 Pontiac Chieftain. I would love for you to find one, and put it on the road!
I found a 53 Pontiac chieftain and only payed 75 bucks for it!
Old mopars never die ,they just chooch a bit slower !
Wow. Thoroughly enjoyed these 3 videos. Thanks much.
Hey, thanks for saying so; glad you liked it. Great old car, even if she's a little tired nowadays...
Thanks for all the great Runners. Stella looks Happy.
the exterior looks real good now
Greetings from Turlock, California. Too much fun watching you guys get these beauties running again. I had a standard poodle back in the late 90's, smartest dogs on the planet. Keep bringing on the videos boys.
+chs82ndab Hey, thanks for the note; glad you like this kinda stuff...Cheers from me and my best girl Stella!
Wow I was totally thinking about Cuba! you should sell them in Cuba !
Awesome! A new "will it run" video! I always enjoy watching them. I envy you guys, having wrecking yards near by that have great old cars like these. Love the 57, 58, and 59 Plymouths. Say hi to Stella and give her a pat on the head for me!
Cheers,
Keith
squidfisher99 Hey, thanks for watching this stuff! Stella says hi! Funny enough, Mr Perreault contacted me and said that he actually paid all of his tickets! What a strange world, hey?
Just wanna say I love this channel. The idea of a classic (and running) car collection for a couple bucks is outstanding stuff.
+airwolf12366 Hey, thanks for the kind words; always nice to hear from other junk enthusiasts! I have more fun with these jalopies than with the nice shiny cars...
Wow how great is that, you saved it from the crusher and after a wash it looks great. With a little mechanical engineering and walla it yard drives. I would say with a little more Tinkering around she could run better. would be great to have some working breaks. great job dudes.
Actually a pretty nice looking car.
Awesome 3 videos. I'm liking the 57 Plaza. Liking the dog, too.
00AngelDog00 Stella says thank-you! Cheers!
Really nice work! It's good that you keep these old cars running and save them from the scrapper.
They would make a great first car too. :D
Captain Woof Hey, thanks for checking it out! Glad you liked it! I know I'd drive it if I was 16 again, haha...
its hard to blow up a 225 slant 6....but a 52 truck motor? Gun it son gun it until it can't it any more! Nice to keep these hoopties alive!
Agree with you 100 percent as I had a 225 in my Dodge Aspen .
It fits, so in it went!
Nice job lads, think I'll watch "Christine" tonight ...
I love how these old 6's sound with rotten exhausts hahah I'm not even kidding
+Wyatt B Hey, thanks for the note, glad you liked it! Yeah, these old sixes have a fun kinda growl to them, hey? Cheers from me and Stella!
You did it again!
I cant get enough of these videos.Always a pleasure to watch guys!
MopedCloyd Hey, thanks a lot. Glad you liked it! More on the way... cheers!
I'd love to have this one... Really dig four door sedans for some reason. Thanks for saving it.
Hey, thanks for the note, and for checking it out! Yeah, I like the low-end sedans, too. These are the cars most people bought, not the convertibles and fancy models that you see at most of the shows today. Probably not many of these Plazas left anymore. Cheers from me and Stella...
What a beauty. I just bought a restored one on my channel that was parked over 20 years. She came right back to life.
Once again I find you messing with another car......a gem in hiding .......I have seen how a car like this looks when they are fully restored. And you know this car has huge potential...your collection is amazing.....
My favorite video! Love the plain jane look and color combo of that car. Wish i could find one like that here in Texas.
Love this Plymouth, love to buy her and bring to Fort Lauderdale Florida, drive her daily like your Frazier.
Hello Scott and fellow agents
Thanks for saving her..
That is just to COOL...........
You guys are way too good . love the work.. what a great team 😁
Another great installment in the series...
bababooey7576 Thanks for checking it out; glad you liked it!
coldwarmotors I love the Will It Run? series...the knowledge you guys have of cars, the sense of humour you guys have, the cars you guys get, and how resourceful you guys are at getting them going and ultimately keeping them from the crushers.., and last but not least, Stella...Thanks for the videos, Andrew.
The best!
Keep the great videos coming me and buddy had his 57 atudabaker golden hawk out what a great sound from them old studies
Another excellent video .old plymouth looks great well done folks....
***** Thanks so much for saying so; glad people seem to enjoy this stuff like I do! Cheers from me and Stel.
Your welcome mate.I like to sit down with a beer and smoke and watch your vids as they are homemade gems ...
Really love these videos, its great you're saving these beauties from the crusher!!
MikeGuy993 Hey thanks; glad you liked it!
Fantastic ! Less is always more 😁
Visible at 6:37 - two DS Safaris and a CX. Methinks Scott likes Citroens.
Love the three episodes on this '57 Plymouth. Makes me want to go down to Sears, buy a battery, throw some tools in my truck and visit some of the few old cars that still sit out in grown up back meadows of one time farms just to see what would happen. If any of these cars cranked over, it'd be the first time in 50 years. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Thanks for the great vids!
+notenufcars Hey, thanks for checking them out! It's a great way to spend some time with your friends, and not be all worried about putting your wrench on the fender or whatever... Cheers from us here at CWMC!
i love that car