I had a 2005 Ford Mustang convertible. It was Red Fire, had the premium package and the Shaker 1000 stereo system. I traded it in for a brand new 2012 Mustang that had nothing extra. 2 weeks later I was kicking myself. I went from an automatic to a stick shift and that 2012 tops out 118 mph which was the thing that really irritated me because the drive shaft shatters at 135mph and it wobbled when you downshifted from 3rd to 2nd. You could feel it. A piece of crap.. Now I have a 2015 Mustang, that I got brand new 6 years ago and I couldn't be happier. Unless I also still had the 2005. I miss that car.
I used to work on those regularly in the shop. One thing to pay attention to is the SU carbs. They are similar in function to a CV bike carb but are oil damped on the piston. Oil viscosity can adjust your acceleration rate and is effected by temp and humidity. Also that hot air tube is important for the "choke" pull off. Make sure that dist cap is CLEAN on top to eliminate crossfire, don't forget shock oil, and lastly - did you learn about the 3 brake systems? Don't set it too tight on the variable speed system on the side of the trans or you'll find yourself stuck when it heats up. Have fun with the tank! ALSO - the tool sizes are British Standard. Might want to snap some up.
I'm smitten by the Rolls. It appears to have been loved and appreciated it's entire life. To be as old as it is, cruising the highways, still commanding attention, it makes the statement that the automobile was perfected long ago.
Rich - You & Sam in the Back of the Rolls Looked Very Natural & Relevant. I’d Love to See a Road Trip with You Three in the Rolls, where No One Rides Shotgun. You & Sam “Crack” Me Up whenever You Two Rascals Join Forces, & You’re Damn-Sure Helping the LSC Channel Get its Deserved Exposure. Keep Kicking Ass Out There, Dude...I Always Enjoy Your Content
I own 1966 Rolls Royce. I purchased it in 1986. I've learned over the years to do maintenance myself. Maintenance is key. This car wasn't kept up routine maintenance. It's a shame it's a beautiful car. You have the means to put it back together. I would strongly recommend you keeping it. You won't find many more like it. From key West Florida.thank you
I just inherited my dad's 1956 Silver Cloud S1. It isn't running right now. It overheats. I think it needs a new thermostat. I will be going through it and getting it in running condition again over the next few months (not one day). This video gave me the inspiration I need to do it.
watching Tyler, Samcrac, Rich, Ed Bolian Freddie and Jared fall on the Rolls, reminded me of a bunch of ADHD effected 5 year olds with a new toy , great video , and what a wonderful Roller
Honestly its amazing seeing all these guys together, theyre all down to earth dudes, even the armenian dude. U dont find too many chill armenians in the states.
Alex buys a Rolls and goes on a road trip with his friends ... and here i am, thousands of miles away, with a huge smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your journey Alex!
Painted one of those decades ago - 4 coats of full black Imron, followed by 4 coats of black mixed half and half with clear, then 4 coats of clear. Stunning looking cars when it was finally done! You are lucky that those old tires didn't delaminate!
"Thank you Anna" I like it when people thank workers for doing their jobs. It gives me the warm fuzzies. If there were a thanks button I would'a clicked it.
That is a cool idea! In my case, well, like almost every day, I am practicing my Dr. Berg's Intermittent Fasting (which has been improving my health and loses me weight) so I'm having lemon water and such… But I'll eventually eat later in the day (so, maybe I'll watch the video again) 🙂
The last scene when you see Alex, Tyler, Ed, Freddy...oh man, I am following all of you basically from the start of your channels and I am so proud of you guys. Well done Keep up You all help me keep my dreams alive.
The video was great but the ending where all the boys showed up was awesome. I love the vibe, glad to see everyone in a natural environment outside of their channel. Definitely a group of well rounded people!
I absolutely LOVE this car! Old Rollers are the most beautiful era of coach-building for this marque. You have bought a piece of automotive art my friend. Well done! I would feel so good cruising in that land yacht of British understated elegance.
@@poptartmcjelly7054 Not a legal requirement when this old lady was conceived, apart from that drivers of a RR were a civilised and decent bunch of chaps, unless of course they had a bit of totty on their arm...
Alright if you didnt smile and laugh at the end with Tyler,Weeezerd, Freddie, Jared, Ed, Sam, and that other guy....you need to go check yourself! love seeing all the #youtube #carguys come together!
Absolutely brilliant video, so very well done and what a fantastic set of wheels. Do look after her she is an appreciating lady and deserves the very best of attention, loved the drive to the show, more more more please. The electrics can be a bit of a puzzle but once you have it its job done. Love this and thank you, keep up the good work!
My all-time favorite car vid! Legendary British engineering that made the Rolls Royce Merlin engine of the Spitfire. Great upbeat-commentary (as usual) and the reunion of all our favorite car-guys at the end was the icing on the cake. Many thanks for recording this. I may even watch it again sometime. Thanks so much. Oz.
Loved this vid!! It's so amazing to see all of you guys together even if it was for just 1 minute. It feels so good to have watched the progress of all this channels and now appreciate how far all of you have come. Truly special.
@@stevenzeletski1730ummmm my grandma is nearly 80 and knows how to work a computer just fine and my dad is 65 and knows how to do just about everything on a computer. He actually taught me how to use a computer when I was young
Hi Alex. What a find ! Depending if you could salvage the leather facings on the seats ,over here in the UK this could fetch anywhere between $30 to $60 k . The condition of the bodywork is so important and this one appears to be excellent. I think Jay Leno would like this one ! Finished in Mason's Black with the biscuit interior ...superb! Regarding the bodywork only the opening panels are aluminium the rest is steel , that's why condition is everything. Mr. Royce was killed in a flying accident in around 1910 . And that tiny red car was probably more valuable that the Rolls ! Very rare ! Thanks for sharing
My neighbor can’t afford brakes on his jaguar. All of these exotic cars cost big money to fix. What was he thinking? I know people like to have a nice car but think about what happens when the warranty runs out!
Thank you for a detailed and factual narration! I had a wonderful experience listening to every word you said. Good luck with your 1961 Rolls Royce -- and may you enjoy driving it for many, many years!
It was funny when we were at the car show my Dad said “look at that Rolls! That guy got some money!” 😂 we looked at it not knowing it was yours! I’m glad we got to meet and chat for a min.
I've never seen a video in youtube this long, specially to be able to enjoy the episode all the way! Love your work, love your channel, love your car! You are living the dream! Must be nice to be able to buy any car in the world and being able to fix anything that is broken with them. I want to be like you when I grow up! Side note: I'm 28
She was the mistress of Baron Montagu of Beaulieu who had the sculpture created and put it on his own Rolls Royce, it was later adopted by the factory for all RR cars.
Lucky to own this beautiful car. The best part in this period of cars were, they were serviceable easily. Today's cars are too much electronics and complications. Love and respect from India⚘
You are so right. When I was younger I owned a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500. I did most of the work myself, to include replacing the fuel pump. Now, in my Chevy Suburban, the fuel pump is INSIDE the gas tank. Totally electric. Gas tank must come completely off. I'll pass on doing that. God Bless India from America. Take care.
I was looking for someone to say this. I've read that most bolts and nuts can be handled by keeping a set of metric and sae tools around, but that drain plug is probably a whitworth specific size.
good old english tools whitwoth and ba so english just like american farmers useing bushels to measure grain so weird but it works those metric people get so confused
0:09 Oil seal between timing gear covers 14:49 Neutral and reverse light switch on gear selector linkage You got it wrong talking about the flying lady
FYI the thermometer isn't a "laser"-thermometer. The laser spot is for aiming. It's an infrared thermometer that measures the radiated heat. Its sensitive cone is shown on the side of the gun on the diagram.
Dude, that's a great car and great save with returning it back to the road too. What was especially cool was the trip to Amelia and the crew you ran into at towards the end. Outstanding!
Honestly excited for you and the next year in your UA-cam career! You mingling with the other car UA-camrs somehow feels like another level. Thanks for the great content!
Awesome Alex! I must say I was really worried at the start of the video but I think you bought a car that was well loved at some stage in it's life. Nice to see the other guys chiming in, great vid!
Wizard - “The Spirit of Ecstasy was based on the mistress of one of those guys - The one was Rolls I cant remember the other guy” errrr ROYCE perhaps? 😂
And the spirit of ecstasy was actually commissioned my baron John Montagu of Beaulieu and was of his Secretary/mistress Eleanor Thornton! Rolls Royce loved it so much that they adopted it as the standard hood ornament!
When I was a kid, my dad was a chauffeur for a wealthy couple and they had a white one of these. He used to bring it home at lunch time and drop my brother and I back to primary school. memories 👍
It’ll get better fuel mileage when you get it in shape. Found it in great shape. You’ll want to run Evans waterless coolant. And yeah, those Rolls (and the Bentleys from even before the Rolls buy out) are wonderfully easy cars to work on, and super reliable.
The two contact points on the steering column is the Neutral Safety Switch. It basically prevents you from starting the car if it's in any other gear unless it's in Neutral first.
Interesting thing about manual Rolls/Bentleys. The Bentley Mk6 uses a Caterpillar steering clutch (can't remember which but it would be an early 1950s model) as its clutch.
I'd just like to say your fuel consumption could be improved by fixing the broken copper tube from the manifold to the carburettor that controls the automatic choke operation....... A marvelous car, you are very lucky to have it in your life if only temporarily......regards rob
I owned a '57 Triumph. Paid $175 for it in 1967. It drove me crazy, kinda like a Harley, drove it 100 miles and spent a week fixing it, but I loved it. I have since owned 2 other British cars, suffered enough. I now own a '91 BMW in which I can actually go on a trip and return home without having to repair it.
GOD, this has to be the best vintage car video I have seen in ever... Here's why... Like you, I bought a 1972 Rolls at a Garage Sale with 1.5K miles (yes One Thousand, Five hundred Miles), in LA that was once owned by a famous Peanut farm brand owner. I paid $3.6 K cash and it was my car...! I took it to a Rolls Dealership in Beverly Hills and had it 100% completely factory speced serviced. I had a great bicycle component company called onZa and when I went to the LA airport to pick my Asian customers, THEY WERE BLOWN AWAY, being picked up on a perfectly like new vintage RollsRoyce. Next thing you know word got around in Japan, Taiwan, and Chinese manufacturer president requesting to be picked up on my Rolls, and it made me millions..! I eventually sold it to a Doctor in Redmond Calif, and got $15K, cause it was in Mint Condition. It was probably the highest-priced 1972 used Rolls in the world.
I fell in love with Rolls-Royces in 1961...I was 9...thanks for featuring my dream car...and yes...I'm a bit Jelly but I'm happy for you! Enjoy my dream!
19:35…Many years ago, I once saw and heard a 1926 Rolls Royce engine run whisper quiet,…with the hood open, and with the motor rpm running well under 1000 RPM. It was designed to run that way. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen!
Absolutely amazing video. The allure of an old British classic can go either way but this one looks to be in nice condition. Very much looking forward to seeing future videos on this. I run and drive a classic Mini as my daily 😀
Back in the 80's I heared this story about a Rolls Royce got broken on a trip. The driver contacted RR to get it fixed and back on the road. A few weeks later he asked for the invoice for his car breakdown because he didn't got one. RR's answer was - Roll Royce never have a breakdown. I don't know, if this story is true, but I love it...thanks for Your superb video!
I love how it's become a tradition that other youtubers will do distracting things in the background whenever someone is trying to record the outtro segment for their video :P
60 yrs old for a RR is not old at all. If you take care of it and don't mishandle when driving it, it will easily last for more than 100 yrs... Enjoy watching your video very much.
My mother used to drive one just like this back in the sixties and seventies. Same colour as this one too, Midnight Blue. She would sit behind the wheel, chain smoking away on her gold cigarette holder, whilst me and my sisters where sitting in the back, with all the windows closed and with that famous wallowing Rolls Royce suspension adding to our discomfort. Whenever a large lorry (truck) appeared in the rear view mirror, she would turn onto on the nearest side road and let them pass. Happy Days!
A small UA-cam world in the southeast. Much like Destin (Smarter Every Day) with the science content, it seems like you are part of a great car crowd. I’m relatively new to Atlanta but love that there are so many smart and ambitious people down down South!
What's a car you regret selling?
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Regret selling? 2006 Acura TSX, 6 speed. Such a good car.
I had a 2005 Ford Mustang convertible. It was Red Fire, had the premium package and the Shaker 1000 stereo system. I traded it in for a brand new 2012 Mustang that had nothing extra. 2 weeks later I was kicking myself. I went from an automatic to a stick shift and that 2012 tops out 118 mph which was the thing that really irritated me because the drive shaft shatters at 135mph and it wobbled when you downshifted from 3rd to 2nd. You could feel it. A piece of crap..
Now I have a 2015 Mustang, that I got brand new 6 years ago and I couldn't be happier. Unless I also still had the 2005. I miss that car.
I’ve only sold 1 car and traded in 1 car.
I miss the trade-in (1985 LTD Crown Victoria).
Regret selling my 300sd Mercedes.
I used to work on those regularly in the shop. One thing to pay attention to is the SU carbs. They are similar in function to a CV bike carb but are oil damped on the piston. Oil viscosity can adjust your acceleration rate and is effected by temp and humidity. Also that hot air tube is important for the "choke" pull off. Make sure that dist cap is CLEAN on top to eliminate crossfire, don't forget shock oil, and lastly - did you learn about the 3 brake systems? Don't set it too tight on the variable speed system on the side of the trans or you'll find yourself stuck when it heats up. Have fun with the tank! ALSO - the tool sizes are British Standard. Might want to snap some up.
I'm smitten by the Rolls. It appears to have been loved and appreciated it's entire life. To be as old as it is, cruising the highways, still commanding attention, it makes the statement that the automobile was perfected long ago.
Yea, because driving around at 8.X mpg is perfect! LOL
I just really like mustard tbh 🤷🏽♂️
I'm about to put in on a polish. Good stuff for sure.
Salad dressing
Rich - You & Sam in the Back of the Rolls Looked Very Natural & Relevant. I’d Love to See a Road Trip with You Three in the Rolls, where No One Rides Shotgun. You & Sam “Crack” Me Up whenever You Two Rascals Join Forces, & You’re Damn-Sure Helping the LSC Channel Get its Deserved Exposure. Keep Kicking Ass Out There, Dude...I Always Enjoy Your Content
I feel like there should be a driving Uncle Rich episode with his assistant & Sam’s step mom.
Ya think !
I own 1966 Rolls Royce. I purchased it in 1986. I've learned over the years to do maintenance myself. Maintenance is key. This car wasn't kept up routine maintenance. It's a shame it's a beautiful car. You have the means to put it back together. I would strongly recommend you keeping it. You won't find many more like it. From key West Florida.thank you
I just inherited my dad's 1956 Silver Cloud S1. It isn't running right now. It overheats. I think it needs a new thermostat. I will be going through it and getting it in running condition again over the next few months (not one day). This video gave me the inspiration I need to do it.
1956!! Now these are REAL Rolls!!
watching Tyler, Samcrac, Rich, Ed Bolian Freddie and Jared fall on the Rolls, reminded me of a bunch of ADHD effected 5 year olds with a new toy , great video , and what a wonderful Roller
Honestly its amazing seeing all these guys together, theyre all down to earth dudes, even the armenian dude. U dont find too many chill armenians in the states.
@@artsarkisyan4095 No Armenians. They are all American born except Freddy who was born in the USSR evidently.
it reminded me of a bunch of self promoting youtubers sucking eachother off.
@@artsarkisyan4095 OMG dude its a TV show on UA-cam. they get paid to do this.
Rich is a douche! I wouldn't let him near one of my cars let alone eat in it.
This thing is AWESOME! What an interesting and fun project! When it gets back to the midwest I'm gonna have to come check this thing out!
-Sean
Ya man for sure!
Let's put some dubs on it!
Indeed....very fun and good to watch.
Fix it makes a great Uber....
1961 Silver Donk!
the UA-camr hang on the end is just the best, also, Rich straight up drinking mustard . . . made my day.
Samcrac's face when Rich double dipped, the frown, and then the drink and Sam almost lost it laughing.
Absolutely. I'd love to be there hanging out with those guys. Sounds like a great time!
A really beautiful Rolls, nice job. Also loved seeing you doing the work yourself. Enjoy the car, she’s a beauty!
I love how Jared was checking the oil. A mechanic through and through. Love that guy!
The old tech in that car is fascinating. The paper work is a plus as it adds historical value to the car, what many collectors look for.
Absolutely: That paperwork is worth its weight in gold.
When you put the 2 bottles of fuel additive in at the same time I thought I was watching a Stevewilldoit video
Haha. Where's Steve at?
No way ! you guys watch stevewilldoit !! 🤣
Haha @samcrac I was thinking the same thing
You guys trying to say sword ⚔️ fighting, without saying sword ⚔️ fighting? 😂
The rest of us thought we were watching one of your step-mom's videos.
Alex buys a Rolls and goes on a road trip with his friends ... and here i am, thousands of miles away, with a huge smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your journey Alex!
Painted one of those decades ago - 4 coats of full black Imron, followed by 4 coats of black mixed half and half with clear, then 4 coats of clear. Stunning looking cars when it was finally done!
You are lucky that those old tires didn't delaminate!
"Thank you Anna"
I like it when people thank workers for doing their jobs. It gives me the warm fuzzies. If there were a thanks button I would'a clicked it.
Who else likes to have a meal and a drink when watching these videos? It's like tuning in for your favorite show on TV.
An upscale mustie 1
That is a cool idea! In my case, well, like almost every day, I am practicing my Dr. Berg's Intermittent Fasting (which has been improving my health and loses me weight) so I'm having lemon water and such… But I'll eventually eat later in the day (so, maybe I'll watch the video again) 🙂
Omg 😱 this is gonna be so interesting haha, keep it up man!
I Second That Emotion!
🤣🥊🚗
The last scene when you see Alex, Tyler, Ed, Freddy...oh man, I am following all of you basically from the start of your channels and I am so proud of you guys. Well done
Keep up
You all help me keep my dreams alive.
The video was great but the ending where all the boys showed up was awesome. I love the vibe, glad to see everyone in a natural environment outside of their channel. Definitely a group of well rounded people!
I absolutely LOVE this car! Old Rollers are the most beautiful era of coach-building for this marque. You have bought a piece of automotive art my friend. Well done! I would feel so good cruising in that land yacht of British understated elegance.
I regret you selling most of the cars in your fleet. You gotta keep this ride to chauffeur your kids to school and sports.
For their safety, please don’t
@@marcmiyamoto This was one of the safest cars ever built...
@@fraidykat so safe it doesn't even have seatbelts
@@poptartmcjelly7054 Not a legal requirement when this old lady was conceived, apart from that drivers of a RR were a civilised and decent bunch of chaps, unless of course they had a bit of totty on their arm...
@@fraidykat So safe that even a smartcar (2-seater) tiny micro-car is safer...
Alright if you didnt smile and laugh at the end with Tyler,Weeezerd, Freddie, Jared, Ed, Sam, and that other guy....you need to go check yourself! love seeing all the #youtube #carguys come together!
I couldn't hold my smile 😂👌
I am definitely smiling.
That was great. Would love more of the same (wink, wink).
Didn't find it funny at all.
This feels like some big HOOVIE energy
Nah he is actually useful as a mechanic and doesn't talk like a snob
@@melvingibson4525 he is a snob
🤣🤣
@@melvingibson4525 Hoovie is way too self aware to be an actual snob.
Alex is Hoovie, Car Wizard and Ninja in one.
Absolutely brilliant video, so very well done and what a fantastic set of wheels.
Do look after her she is an appreciating lady and deserves the very best of attention, loved the drive to the show, more more more please. The electrics can be a bit of a puzzle but once you have it its job done. Love this and thank you, keep up the good work!
My all-time favorite car vid! Legendary British engineering that made the Rolls Royce Merlin engine of the Spitfire. Great upbeat-commentary (as usual) and the reunion of all our favorite car-guys at the end was the icing on the cake. Many thanks for recording this. I may even watch it again sometime. Thanks so much. Oz.
The intro of everyone messing with the car was gold🙌🏽😂
Loved this vid!! It's so amazing to see all of you guys together even if it was for just 1 minute. It feels so good to have watched the progress of all this channels and now appreciate how far all of you have come. Truly special.
True ;) UA-cam celebs
I've 2 things in common with this car: Made in England and age. The Roller is in better condition than me though!
But at your age you know how to use a computer...so theres that!
@@stevenzeletski1730 Lol 60 isn't that old to use a PC, plenty of ppl that age have already used Facebook for a decade
@@stevenzeletski1730ummmm my grandma is nearly 80 and knows how to work a computer just fine and my dad is 65 and knows how to do just about everything on a computer. He actually taught me how to use a computer when I was young
@@diablocls55 Hi. 61, English too, and degree in systems development. Just saying.
My fav aunt had one back in Scotland …she pampered it and I loved this style because of that memory. Beautiful car
Hi Alex. What a find ! Depending if you could salvage the leather facings on the seats ,over here in the UK this could fetch anywhere between $30 to $60 k . The condition of the bodywork is so important and this one appears to be excellent. I think Jay Leno would like this one ! Finished in Mason's Black with the biscuit interior ...superb! Regarding the bodywork only the opening panels are aluminium the rest is steel , that's why condition is everything. Mr. Royce was killed in a flying accident in around 1910 . And that tiny red car was probably more valuable that the Rolls ! Very rare ! Thanks for sharing
I like how you always tell us the rpice of cars and parts. Most channels won't ever say how much they paid for the car!
He’s truly a genuine and honest UA-camr. On top of that a family man. Kudos to you Alex!!
26k for this Rolls is a steal
Perfect Wedding Limo
$1,000 limo services for wedding day
The RR will pay for itself in no time. Seriousely
@Salt Commander Nah Brad and Stacy's privacy is not worth modifying this historic vehicle for.
He WILL get asked - I had a white Rolls-Royce and rarely left a parking lot without someone’s fiancee asking if I did weddings.
@Salt Commander Better get some Scotchguard
@Kodesh Shalom Silver Shadow SRX-1327. It’s Magnolia white with Parchment white hides and red carpet, so I understood the interest.
The end there was all my favorite UA-cam automotive creators in one place.
When a lady customer complained about the high price of her RR Henry Royce replied “The quality remains long after the price is forgotten.”
she sold it for health reasons. It made her sick
My neighbor can’t afford brakes on his jaguar. All of these exotic cars cost big money to fix. What was he thinking? I know people like to have a nice car but think about what happens when the warranty runs out!
Quite
@@tominftlthomasp3559 must people do not know how to fix their own car which is the most expensive part not the parts really
@@melsangelbard True, but some parts are on older luxury cars are priced like it just rolled off the show room floor.
Thank you for a detailed and factual narration! I had a wonderful experience listening to every word you said. Good luck with your 1961 Rolls Royce -- and may you enjoy driving it for many, many years!
A good friend of mine here in FL drops these rolls bodies on older caprice frames and puts 350's in them...Best of both worlds
Now that something I would glad to own
So he specialises in turning silk purses into pigs ears then?
@@andrewallen9993 A 1960'S silk purse that requires tons of maintenance to a silk purse that is functional and reliable .
Sacrilege!😮
It was funny when we were at the car show my Dad said “look at that Rolls! That guy got some money!” 😂 we looked at it not knowing it was yours! I’m glad we got to meet and chat for a min.
Beautiful car. But it's really high maintenance if your not knowledgable regarding them. Love how all the repair and service records were included.
@@rickspearman344 You can see that the owner was a Doctor, no surprise here.
Make sure you get some lead additive to avoid burning up your valves
Hardened valve seats are available.
@@andrewallen9993 Preferrably drive with lead additive until it can be confirmed to have the hardened valves.
@@InTeCredo A very valid point. Marginal overall extra cost to be better safe than sorry.
I've never seen a video in youtube this long, specially to be able to enjoy the episode all the way! Love your work, love your channel, love your car! You are living the dream! Must be nice to be able to buy any car in the world and being able to fix anything that is broken with them. I want to be like you when I grow up!
Side note: I'm 28
Thanks! I can't fix everything though I just like adventures
Eleanor Thornton was the model. She drowned in 1915 at 35 years of age when her liner, the SS Persia, was sunk by a German U-boat.
She was the mistress of Baron Montagu of Beaulieu who had the sculpture created and put it on his own Rolls Royce, it was later adopted by the factory for all RR cars.
Question, and pardon my ignorance, wasn't the mascot's name Emily?
@@Purrete en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Ecstasy
Lucky to own this beautiful car. The best part in this period of cars were, they were serviceable easily. Today's cars are too much electronics and complications. Love and respect from India⚘
You are so right. When I was younger I owned a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500. I did most of the work myself, to include replacing the fuel pump. Now, in my Chevy Suburban, the fuel pump is INSIDE the gas tank. Totally electric. Gas tank must come completely off. I'll pass on doing that. God Bless India from America. Take care.
Wow, nice :) Greetings from far away Finland!
Check the oil in the carburetors! You can easily find all the parts you need for these cars online from UK suppliers.
Dexron ATF works really well in SU carbies dashpots.
It should be engine oil in the R-R SU carburetors
Now you need a set of Whitworth tools. You will definitely have fun with this one!
I was looking for someone to say this. I've read that most bolts and nuts can be handled by keeping a set of metric and sae tools around, but that drain plug is probably a whitworth specific size.
good old english tools whitwoth and ba so english just like american farmers useing bushels to measure grain so weird but it works those metric people get so confused
@@kstricl nope BSF.
0:09 Oil seal between timing gear covers
14:49 Neutral and reverse light switch on gear selector linkage
You got it wrong talking about the flying lady
Oil seal*
@@krazzysu Thank You!
Round soft rubber gasket strip
Do you want the spare part no?
FYI the thermometer isn't a "laser"-thermometer. The laser spot is for aiming. It's an infrared thermometer that measures the radiated heat. Its sensitive cone is shown on the side of the gun on the diagram.
Its* sensitive cone
That is a beautiful car! It’s literally in mint condition. And I am shocked that you got it so cheap 🤩
it`s a piece of crap
You either don't know what literally means, or you don't know what mint means.
I stand corrected.
@A Man In A Hat u r right. Thank you for correction
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH thanks for opening my eyes
I never imagined all my favorite UA-camrs would be in one video
Love having the whole crew help you share in this new experience!!!
"Rolls don't leak oil, they're merely marking their territory".
They don't call it a "land yacht" for nothing.
So good
Back then, when this car was purchased, you could buy a house for $14k.
Here in L.A your lucky if you find a house under 1 Mil and that is with about 2 to 3 bedrooms in the hood!
Dude, that's a great car and great save with returning it back to the road too. What was especially cool was the trip to Amelia and the crew you ran into at towards the end. Outstanding!
He didn't just run in to them. They are all friends and acquaintances.
Honestly excited for you and the next year in your UA-cam career! You mingling with the other car UA-camrs somehow feels like another level. Thanks for the great content!
I absolutely love this car - such a thing of beauty!
I really enjoyed watching this episode. Thankfully, it arrived safely. There were few models of this in South Africa also. Much love from SA ❤🇿🇦
Awesome Alex! I must say I was really worried at the start of the video but I think you bought a car that was well loved at some stage in it's life. Nice to see the other guys chiming in, great vid!
Wizard - “The Spirit of Ecstasy was based on the mistress of one of those guys - The one was Rolls I cant remember the other guy” errrr ROYCE perhaps? 😂
Henry Royce was his name
That had me rolling has well 😂
C.S Rolls, Henry Royce
And the spirit of ecstasy was actually commissioned my baron John Montagu of Beaulieu and was of his Secretary/mistress Eleanor Thornton! Rolls Royce loved it so much that they adopted it as the standard hood ornament!
@@derekclark4344 Lord not Baron... That car a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost was restored by a friend over 33 years. It now lives in Canberra Australia.
When I was a kid, my dad was a chauffeur for a wealthy couple and they had a white one of these. He used to bring it home at lunch time and drop my brother and I back to primary school. memories 👍
Rolls Royce in the Wal-Mart parking lot! Now I seen everything !
It’ll get better fuel mileage when you get it in shape. Found it in great shape. You’ll want to run Evans waterless coolant. And yeah, those Rolls (and the Bentleys from even before the Rolls buy out) are wonderfully easy cars to work on, and super reliable.
Go to a municipal airport and fill it with aviation fuel; it's got the lead that old girl is starving for.
The two contact points on the steering column is the Neutral Safety Switch. It basically prevents you from starting the car if it's in any other gear unless it's in Neutral first.
Correct! Just safety interlocks.
I said this on Sam's video as well.. this is literally a collection of almost all of my favorite UA-camrs
The cool thing about those old Rolls, nearly everything is designed to be rebuilt.
They knew it will break, bcs it's British
@@ivanjovanovic362 still more reliable than an old Italian sports car
@@ivanjovanovic362 all cars do eventually.
Interesting thing about manual Rolls/Bentleys. The Bentley Mk6 uses a Caterpillar steering clutch (can't remember which but it would be an early 1950s model) as its clutch.
I'd just like to say your fuel consumption could be improved by fixing the broken copper tube from the manifold to the carburettor that controls the automatic choke operation....... A marvelous car, you are very lucky to have it in your life if only temporarily......regards rob
Vacuum regulator of some sort? Any other Sugestions?
I owned a '57 Triumph. Paid $175 for it in 1967. It drove me crazy, kinda like a Harley, drove it 100 miles and spent a week fixing it, but I loved it. I have since owned 2 other British cars, suffered enough. I now own a '91 BMW in which I can actually go on a trip and return home without having to repair it.
What a superb car and video…..how many modern cars would even move after so many years….and it still looks beautiful too..cheers
Love the content. Adventure, honest discovery and problem solving.
This rolls is much more reliable than the new Mercedes lol
They have too many finnicky electronics. Source: owner 😥
@@ryanwood6006 Main reason I'm trying to buy a w211 E55 AMG. But also because they're really cool and Alex has a bunch of videos on them.
No they’re not lmao
@@geoffbob6267 the CLKs are really good cars too. That clk black series is mean if you can get your hands on one
@@ryanwood6006 Yeah, thats the ultimate dream, but my budget is around 12-15K, preferably on the lower end, so I can spend some money on upgrades.
The sump plug and other bolts would likely be in British standard whitworth
Imperial quarts and Witworth hardware. I'm still grateful that My MGB did not use Whitworth!
At least with Whitworth you don't need that many tools. Not a lot of sizes used in cars.
GOD, this has to be the best vintage car video I have seen in ever... Here's why... Like you, I bought a 1972 Rolls at a Garage Sale with 1.5K miles (yes One Thousand, Five hundred Miles), in LA that was once owned by a famous Peanut farm brand owner. I paid $3.6 K cash and it was my car...! I took it to a Rolls Dealership in Beverly Hills and had it 100% completely factory speced serviced. I had a great bicycle component company called onZa and when I went to the LA airport to pick my Asian customers, THEY WERE BLOWN AWAY, being picked up on a perfectly like new vintage RollsRoyce. Next thing you know word got around in Japan, Taiwan, and Chinese manufacturer president requesting to be picked up on my Rolls, and it made me millions..! I eventually sold it to a Doctor in Redmond Calif, and got $15K, cause it was in Mint Condition. It was probably the highest-priced 1972 used Rolls in the world.
I fell in love with Rolls-Royces in 1961...I was 9...thanks for featuring my dream car...and yes...I'm a bit Jelly but I'm happy for you! Enjoy my dream!
I'm in love with that Rolls Royce! It is beautiful, it looks great in black.
Alex, have fun with the guys.
This is by far the best rolls in the recent youtuber era. Also, that hair is looking nice so I assume the Keeps is doing it's job.
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What a classy, beautiful car! Can’t wait to see more videos on it 🙌🏼
26min 17sec --> Absolutely love the picturesque shot. Beautiful!
19:35…Many years ago, I once saw and heard a 1926 Rolls Royce engine run whisper quiet,…with the hood open, and with the motor rpm running well under 1000 RPM. It was designed to run that way. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen!
The whole gang, ganged up on your poor Rolls. Take care of her, she is a classy lady.
exactly. i was uneasy for a second watching them monkeying around such a beautiful piece of art.
Totally disrespectful bunch...... who needs enemy's with friends like that.
Best LSC video ever. The ending was legendary!
Absolutely amazing video. The allure of an old British classic can go either way but this one looks to be in nice condition. Very much looking forward to seeing future videos on this. I run and drive a classic Mini as my daily 😀
Loved that you bought this car. I just bought a 1961 Bentley S2. Lots of fun to work on and learn the history! Enjoy!
Back in the 80's I heared this story about a Rolls Royce got broken on a trip. The driver contacted RR to get it fixed and back on the road. A few weeks later he asked for the invoice for his car breakdown because he didn't got one. RR's answer was - Roll Royce never have a breakdown. I don't know, if this story is true, but I love it...thanks for Your superb video!
Nice fly-by and drone shots!
Looks like a really fun project. It was cool seeing so many of my favorite entertainers in one video.
Lmao seeing Ed jumping up and down on the rear sill!!!
I love how u diagnose the car trouble, step by step from the simple one. then enjoy the road way back home..
end of the video was awesome
You know LSC is the best automotive channel when some of the automotive UA-cam greats make an appearance all at once in it
Rolling in the Rolls - Loving it, they dont make cars like them these days
Remember to fill the carburettors up with the correct viscosity oil!
I love how it's become a tradition that other youtubers will do distracting things in the background whenever someone is trying to record the outtro segment for their video :P
60 yrs old for a RR is not old at all. If you take care of it and don't mishandle when driving it, it will easily last for more than 100 yrs...
Enjoy watching your video very much.
Good to see all these car guys in the same place. Love the mutual respect!
You have to fix this.Its a great project and its a Rolls Royce,its a no brainer.👌
The video was not to long, I enjoyed every moment of watching it actually you Could have made it it a little longer as far as I’m concerned!!! 🔥🔥💯💯
Not too* long
My mother used to drive one just like this back in the sixties and seventies. Same colour as this one too, Midnight Blue. She would sit behind the wheel, chain smoking away on her gold cigarette holder, whilst me and my sisters where sitting in the back, with all the windows closed and with that famous wallowing Rolls Royce suspension adding to our discomfort. Whenever a large lorry (truck) appeared in the rear view mirror, she would turn onto on the nearest side road and let them pass. Happy Days!
A small UA-cam world in the southeast. Much like Destin (Smarter Every Day) with the science content, it seems like you are part of a great car crowd. I’m relatively new to Atlanta but love that there are so many smart and ambitious people down down South!
Your car is just so cool! British yeah! Good luck on your trip. Looks so comfortable inside!
Congrats to Steve for finding a decent car to flip 🤘
That is an amazing car! Can’t wait to see the cool little things with it.
"Gapping hole - cant mess this up" - that plastic ring seal on the oil bottle would be fun to pull back out of there.
Own a 1963 Silver Cloud III - had fun like you did. Received First Place in National R-R Show in 1998.