1968 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 V8 “Ran When Parked”

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  • @lanebaxter1463
    @lanebaxter1463 3 місяці тому +179

    That's a rare and valuable car. It should not be mistreated like this.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +9

      Amen brotha

    • @donopp5850
      @donopp5850 3 місяці тому

      @@thebarnbrothers This vehicle deserves better than this group of turds

    • @jamesbennett5189
      @jamesbennett5189 Місяць тому +3

      Motor trends car of ths year for 1968 I believe

    • @lancefletcher2963
      @lancefletcher2963 6 днів тому +1

      @@jamesbennett5189 '66 was COTY - the original model. This was the refresh.

    • @QuantumTime-pc9ts
      @QuantumTime-pc9ts 3 дні тому +1

      Agreed! I would beg for a car like that my goodness.

  • @ronniem3592
    @ronniem3592 3 місяці тому +47

    That is one beautiful car!.......I am 68 years old , I remember when this gorgeous car first came out .

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +2

      That’s awesome!

    • @ccrider3435
      @ccrider3435 2 місяці тому +1

      +1
      One of my neighbors back then had this same Toronado, and another neighbor had the 1969 Buick Riviera. I always preferred the Riviera back then, but now I would rather have the Olds.

    • @ronniem3592
      @ronniem3592 20 днів тому

      @@ccrider3435 The 69' Riviera was also a beautiful car

  • @carloschavez5393
    @carloschavez5393 2 місяці тому +95

    I surely hated to see you guys pour so much gasoline and spray into the intake you are so lucky to have not ruined that engine or caught yourselves on fire. Just get someone who knows what the hell they are doing please.

    • @QuantumTime-pc9ts
      @QuantumTime-pc9ts 3 дні тому +2

      For sure! One misfire and that dude would have been toast when the gas was spraying - not too brilliant.

  • @khalidrashad-xu8xe
    @khalidrashad-xu8xe 3 місяці тому +29

    Our school principal in the late 60's in Kuwait used to drive a Tornado like this . Whenever we had a chance we used to peep inside and marvel at its beauty. This was the time when 442's and GTO's were the affluent students rides. Your video brought back lots of fond memories, thank you 👍. Hope you can bring it back to a good condition.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +3

      Awesome! Happy to bring back the memories.

    • @luismrodriguez7360
      @luismrodriguez7360 3 місяці тому +4

      Rest assured they have proved to be the ultimate destruction of this car. The know nothing about safety and and lack any skills to restore any car. They are just Dumb plain and simple

  • @jaxsonhugh9334
    @jaxsonhugh9334 3 місяці тому +38

    OMG!!!!!!!
    Please sell that beauty to someone that know how to bring it back to life…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE……

  • @blahblah4125
    @blahblah4125 2 місяці тому +14

    Pro tip, when a car sat for a long time, pull the spark plugs, then fill the holes for them with Mystery Oil, then let sit for 2 days. Then try to turn the engine over.

    • @buckybucky8596
      @buckybucky8596 7 днів тому

      Mystery Oil. LOL

    • @lancefletcher2963
      @lancefletcher2963 6 днів тому +2

      @@buckybucky8596 you laugh. That stuff breaks down engine sludge better than you might think. As a gas addittive, yeah, it's pretty much voodoo. But for breaking down crankcase sludge - it works pretty well, for how cheap and readily available it is.

  • @ahmadbeepoetic5606
    @ahmadbeepoetic5606 2 місяці тому +95

    I knew it was going to be a clown show when they tried to pull the car as an automatic to unlock the motor.

    • @djphilmanns
      @djphilmanns 2 місяці тому +19

      My thoughts exactly. That and using an adjustable wrench to try and turn the engine over!

    • @YayAvocados
      @YayAvocados Місяць тому +6

      That was exactly the moment I came to the comments section 😆

    • @chrisbenson3374
      @chrisbenson3374 Місяць тому +3

      @@djphilmannshow can they have seen so many will it start videos and not know anything about how to get started?

    • @karlaiken2845
      @karlaiken2845 10 днів тому +2

      Actually you can push start an automatic transmission car, problem is you have to push the car kinda fast. Seen my grandfather do it, I was pretty young so I don't remember haw fast he pushed the car down the road. He pushed it a long way though. I think he said you have build up pressure with the transmission pump to engage the torque converter, I think. Long time ago, early 60's.

    • @jcspaziano
      @jcspaziano 7 днів тому

      I was WTF from the tow rope.

  • @geraldh5157
    @geraldh5157 16 днів тому +7

    imagine getting pulled out of the garage and having the three stooges rip into you.

  • @RichardGifford-i1m
    @RichardGifford-i1m 2 місяці тому +22

    You all have a lot to learn. Start with books. Holy crap.

  • @martinszpuk5665
    @martinszpuk5665 2 місяці тому +14

    I had the privilege of seeing this car in first class condition at a gas station in the Czech Republic. An elderly German couple took this car on a tour of central Europe. It's an incredibly beautiful car that, next to today's rounded "donuts" on wheels, is reminiscent of what a proper touring GT should look like.

  • @thomasmixson7064
    @thomasmixson7064 Місяць тому +3

    I've owned 3 very remarkable vehicles. A 1963 Sedan Deville, 1968 Fastback Fairlane 500, and a 1972 Coupe(2 door) Delta 88. The '63 Caddy, bought almost new, was a dream car. Ate the lonely, endless miles of high plains highways in northern Texas & New Mexico with ease. Meeting posted speed limits of 100 mph with ease & comfort. The '68 Ford was a product of Ford Racing, ....accelerated like a scalded dawg and easily climbed to 134 mph if you wanted it to. But of them all...the '72 Delta 88 with a new set of Michelin Radials was easily the finest car I've ever driven

  • @williamlane9140
    @williamlane9140 3 місяці тому +69

    Too painful to watch.....

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому

      @@williamlane9140 Thanks for the supportive comments Willy ❤️

    • @jeffkibzey5378
      @jeffkibzey5378 2 місяці тому

      You can say that again. Unbelievable how stupid these idiots really are. Very painful

  • @williamlovely450
    @williamlovely450 3 місяці тому +88

    is this for real what a clown show

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +6

      Real life clown show you’re welcome Willy

    • @donopp5850
      @donopp5850 3 місяці тому

      @@Toucen Quoting amount of subscribers ... LOL. Majority may rule, but it doesn't mean they're not idiots. These morons need to stick to watching Jackass, and stop being Jackasses

  • @unicornharry7995
    @unicornharry7995 Місяць тому +3

    How can a car look sooo fn weird yet so beautiful. That's actual beauty! It's easy to draw a "cool looking car" like modern dodge's or the Kia N-lines for example. But if it can be so unorthodox yet look sooo right, that is definition of art.

  • @fredperry2358
    @fredperry2358 Місяць тому +3

    I had a 1966 Buick Riviera with the 455 and it was a beast. The only local that could keep fairly close to me on the interstate was a 1968 Toronado.

  • @jarrodpatterson4483
    @jarrodpatterson4483 2 місяці тому +10

    Don't get distracted by the rude comments. Educate yourself on each decisions you make on fixing it. Do a little research. Lots of people willing to help. Good luck.

    • @808v1
      @808v1 6 днів тому +1

      yes, see this gets the same message across in a constructive and encouraging manner - appreciate you.

  • @marcretchin4102
    @marcretchin4102 3 місяці тому +19

    My uncle had the 68 Toronado GT in ming jade color. Fast and beautiful. Way ahead of its time.

  • @bogdanbacanu605
    @bogdanbacanu605 3 місяці тому +291

    Please don't work on cars ever again.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +24

      On my way to come work on your car

    • @bogdanbacanu605
      @bogdanbacanu605 3 місяці тому +19

      @@thebarnbrothers nah buddy, stay away.

    • @thomasshepard6030
      @thomasshepard6030 3 місяці тому +33

      How not to deal with a classic car that’s been sat for 44 years

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +4

      @@thomasshepard6030 how’s Snow White doing?

    • @Nunya_Beezwax
      @Nunya_Beezwax 3 місяці тому

      @@thebarnbrothers she knows a hell of allot more than you two monkeys!! 💯😂

  • @lancecorporal9894
    @lancecorporal9894 Місяць тому +2

    Nice vehicle, always thought those Tornados was gorgeous. In the late 70s my dad had a friend who was a master mechanic and put the entire Tornado drive train into the back of a 1966 Corvair that had factory air and he even hooked up the Tornado AC and used the Tornado front seat with a mustang shifter. The work was so flawless it looked factory. I've even seen a rare Tornado HO car. I do question your towing the vehicle to try and unstick the motor and then cranking it, in my experience with resurrecting old cars the safe procedure would be to remove all plugs and pour a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, let it set for a few days then try and see if the starter can spin it.

  • @carloschavez5393
    @carloschavez5393 2 місяці тому +2

    In 1969 my uncle purchased a 69 Toronado and a 69 Corvette and I can tell you that the Toronado was my favorite by far with an awesome ride and 455 power and the interior was so nice and different from most cars like the speedometer.

  • @rajb5595
    @rajb5595 23 дні тому +2

    You must get this on the road running and the world needs to see this 😮😮😮😮

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 3 місяці тому +33

    Folks that haven't worked on Carburated engines never seem to understand that you will ALWAYS have to CLEAN THE POINTS. After it's been sitting for a long time.

    • @patrickcannell2258
      @patrickcannell2258 3 місяці тому +5

      Cars with points ignition. Many later carburetor cars had electronic ignition without points.

    • @stampedetrail2003
      @stampedetrail2003 2 місяці тому +4

      Also don't dump 20 gallons of solvent directly into the manifold.

  • @WickedWhirled
    @WickedWhirled 3 місяці тому +118

    Ran when parked damaged when started

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +6

      That sounds about right lol

    • @luismrodriguez7360
      @luismrodriguez7360 3 місяці тому +18

      Yes indeed!
      It was like a curse when they put their hands on it. Such a shame to watch amateurs guessing

    • @1112223333111
      @1112223333111 3 місяці тому

      these guys are idiots

  •  Місяць тому +2

    With some love and money, it will be a very nice car ! The shape of the car is cool ! Be happy that you own this beauty !

  • @QuantumTime-pc9ts
    @QuantumTime-pc9ts 3 дні тому +1

    Honeycomb hideaway headlights and big block Buick power - incredible! With some work she will be a sweet ride.

  • @NTSRFR4
    @NTSRFR4 2 місяці тому +2

    Man, I'm glad that you cleaned it before you started working on it. It seems insane to work on something like that while it's filthy and cruddy, like so many people do.

  • @Juan-p2g5l
    @Juan-p2g5l Місяць тому +2

    I liked the fact that you swept out, vacuumed, and washed the car before trying to start it. Just lube the cylinders and add oil down the carb. Check fluid levels, use auxillary gas tank. Good job!

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 3 місяці тому +6

    Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. I still work on Oldsmobiles from 1958 all the way to 1984 , have slow down at 72 , LOL ! Am going to enjoy this video !🍸🍸👀😎👍

  • @juptonstone
    @juptonstone 2 місяці тому +2

    My grandfather owned a Tornado. He was one of those drivers who had a single speed… fast! Unlike the Villages in Florida, he drove 20 over the speed limit all the time! That Tornado always fast, quiet, and smooth!

  • @mrluckyuncle
    @mrluckyuncle 3 місяці тому +26

    One of the finest examples of GM design in the '60s. Arguably THE finest.

  • @jorgeb9715
    @jorgeb9715 3 місяці тому +53

    Wow these guys are goodballs,,they destroying a relic

  • @vintagethrifter2114
    @vintagethrifter2114 Місяць тому +7

    The engines locked up so we're going to tow it in drive to see if we can break some piston rings and smash some valves.

  • @HenryEberhardt-z3r
    @HenryEberhardt-z3r Місяць тому +2

    I want to see it on the road !
    Good Job Fellas 👏
    God Bless You All 🙏

  • @adambenini1022
    @adambenini1022 Місяць тому +17

    Trying to turn the motor with an adjustable on the alternator then on the water pump and I ran straight to the comments.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  Місяць тому +1

      Talentless fools if you ask me

    • @808v1
      @808v1 6 днів тому

      yes, internet ftw!

  • @dentalcare1
    @dentalcare1 Місяць тому +2

    Bench seats!! Please bring them back!

  • @robertwright5487
    @robertwright5487 3 місяці тому +48

    First off, I wouldn't use an ajustable wrench to try to turn an engine. 😂

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +7

      It was all downhill from there 😂

    • @jankro1
      @jankro1 3 місяці тому

      You mean Swedish nut lathe😂

    • @ZEUS-eg8jw
      @ZEUS-eg8jw 3 місяці тому +1

      And certainly not a metric one ...!!

    • @bracelli100
      @bracelli100 2 місяці тому

      il est pas mécano ce type , grave .🤔

  • @immrnoidall
    @immrnoidall 3 місяці тому +9

    You bent that rod. Motor is now toast. Great job.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +1

      I do love toast

    • @immrnoidall
      @immrnoidall 3 місяці тому +2

      @@thebarnbrothers no butter for you.

    • @stampedetrail2003
      @stampedetrail2003 2 місяці тому +1

      By dumping solvent directly into the mani. Why?

    • @immrnoidall
      @immrnoidall 2 місяці тому +1

      @@stampedetrail2003 look it up

  • @timhanna4700
    @timhanna4700 Місяць тому +3

    Perfect place to sleep. Between the front seat and back seat. no drive shaft bulge. Such a beautiful design.

  • @aftonline
    @aftonline 3 місяці тому +9

    She's a beauty, from back in the day when cars were designed to make a statement. You wouldn't confuse this with any other car on the road.

    • @pdx_angler9760
      @pdx_angler9760 3 місяці тому +1

      My mothers '67 Riviera was confused with a Toronado. My teacher asked me about our Toronado and then argued with me what it was...?

    • @Thomas-es4kl
      @Thomas-es4kl 2 місяці тому +1

      Dude, you’re gonna have to replace the heads or at least have them rebuilt you ain’t gonna start that car this way

  • @soularis5871
    @soularis5871 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome! Can't wait to see the full restoration of the body and even more importantly the engine.

  • @mauricemoragne8103
    @mauricemoragne8103 2 місяці тому +2

    Those were a real upscale Olds. Front Wheel drive too!!! Remember riding in a few as a kid, they floated over the road. The gas in that tank is long since dead.

  • @Stratsrule
    @Stratsrule 8 днів тому

    Man I feel like a child again. My pop had one like that when I was young. Thanks guys

  • @jackgonzalez3176
    @jackgonzalez3176 27 днів тому +2

    Toronado, one of the first big front wheel drive cars.

  • @retirednavychief6983
    @retirednavychief6983 Місяць тому +2

    Interesting. I lived in Burlington, across Puget Sound, in the 2000s. I had a blue '68 Toro, but it didn't have a white vinyl top. I was an absolute beast. I sold it to a couple of guys who claimed they intended "to restore it". A few days later my buddy sent me a photo of it in a junkyard...they'd pulled the 455HO and threw the rest away. That was a very sad day. Please take good care of that car.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  Місяць тому +1

      Dang that sucks! Too bad they had to lie to you like that. I live not too far from Burlington.

  • @Leima1
    @Leima1 3 місяці тому +8

    That car is historical beauty, need good and pro care!

  • @kellyworsham6323
    @kellyworsham6323 Місяць тому +2

    I hope that ride gets the care it deserves it is a total jewel hope it doesn't get trashed

  • @Nunya_Beezwax
    @Nunya_Beezwax 3 місяці тому +52

    How do you geniuses still have all of your fingers and facial hair?? Good grief..🙄🤦🏼‍♂️😂😂🎯

  • @bertmenden2645
    @bertmenden2645 3 місяці тому +17

    Can't believe you know nothings tried to pull start an auto. trans. car! In the end you.probably have destroyed a rebuildable 455, with all the screwing around! These were (are) a remarkable car and deserve better treatment.

  • @matthewridgeway9250
    @matthewridgeway9250 3 місяці тому +5

    I love that model Toronado. So classy and refined.

  • @J_S209
    @J_S209 3 місяці тому +5

    I kid you not, I live in Australia. When I was a kid in the 70’s there was one of these converted the right hand drive that used to drive around my area. There was a business called Flinklers in Melbourne that imported Cadillac and Pontiac Firebirds and such and converted them here. A Firebird and a Holden HQ had a lot of crossover parts do apart from a lot of crude cutting and ending and all sorts of bodgy engineering, it could be done.
    The car I used to see was a deep olive green, even as a kid I knew it had 400 cubes and was fwd. such a super cool car when American cars were all style and features.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +1

      Love it!

    • @jorgeb9715
      @jorgeb9715 3 місяці тому

      Jay Leno has one,,but since the car was made Front Wheel Drive,,his mechanics converted Rear Wheel Drive

  • @bondo375
    @bondo375 3 місяці тому +37

    Poor car

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому

      Just happy to see it get some new life

    • @66skate
      @66skate 3 місяці тому +11

      You need to watch a few episodes of Derek and see how many things you've done wrong so far. I'm betting that push rod wasn't bent before you tried cranking it.

  • @Andyoooo
    @Andyoooo 3 місяці тому +4

    Enjoyed that fellas, being from the UK I'm not really familiar with cars from the US, that's one great looking car, I'll enjoy watching the updates....cheers fellas, great vid

  • @АбайДуман
    @АбайДуман 17 днів тому +2

    Old cars are very beautiful

  • @VouchforMemory
    @VouchforMemory 13 днів тому +1

    Beautiful coupe!I wish I could ride it.

  • @D.I.sgusted
    @D.I.sgusted Місяць тому +10

    The little girl had more of an idea than Beavis & Butthead!

  • @damianbrennan2258
    @damianbrennan2258 3 місяці тому +46

    Tippicall u tube losers as a mechanic I carnt believe that towed a Auto and through that the engine would turn over 🙄

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +5

      Ya dude! Classic ding dongs amiright?!

    • @luismrodriguez7360
      @luismrodriguez7360 3 місяці тому

      It is the ultimate dumb shit to do with and automatic car. No one should ever attempt all of the unsafe acts on this video. Who in the right mind will pour gas on the intake manifold without a carburetor and expect it to start.
      It is fucking nuts as they are dumb

    • @ZEUS-eg8jw
      @ZEUS-eg8jw 3 місяці тому +5

      The friends had a good time together and now have a rare classic car with a running engine... and you... you have absolutely no sense of humor, that's the whole story. ... 😉!

  • @monsteroyd
    @monsteroyd 3 місяці тому +5

    Hilarious. Yall need to watch a little vice grip garage and Jennings Motor videos

  • @rodwood6871
    @rodwood6871 3 місяці тому +6

    VERY cool ol rare car......worth saving and restoring further....you just don't see these anywhere...it was Oldsmobile's answer to the Riviera !...You guys did GOOD!

  • @steventerrell1205
    @steventerrell1205 Місяць тому +3

    They should give this car to Simon Fordman or Dustin Jennings! They'd know exactly what to do!!!

  • @arphaksad01
    @arphaksad01 26 днів тому +2

    Those were cool. Old Toronado, Buick Riviera

  • @douglasewell
    @douglasewell 2 місяці тому +4

    Wow! I don't believe what am seeing!

  • @rumpoh8039
    @rumpoh8039 3 місяці тому +21

    BRAINLESS RUINS CLASSIC.

  • @trappedinkalifornee
    @trappedinkalifornee 3 місяці тому +1

    I always wanted one of those just for the novelty of the thing…..good luck with that project, if you are going to save it.👍🏼👍🏼

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 Місяць тому +4

    That thing started up despite you guys.

  • @davidwoody5228
    @davidwoody5228 3 дні тому

    My dad had one. Was an amazing ride. Big heavy car, smooth ride, not great acceleration even with that big engine, cornering was really bad. Drove it back from Talledega in 1970.

  • @firekip685
    @firekip685 2 місяці тому +2

    This was hard to watch. The poor Olds deserved better.

  • @williambennett6466
    @williambennett6466 Місяць тому +2

    One of the largest engined front wheel drive car!!!

  • @Ord_Wingate
    @Ord_Wingate 3 місяці тому +4

    I have never seen this car before....what a strange looking beast

    • @in2food
      @in2food 3 місяці тому +3

      It was quite the car in its day. Quick and front wheel drive.

  • @maiknagradic1157
    @maiknagradic1157 Місяць тому +2

    PART 2 PLEASE!!!

  • @rich5223
    @rich5223 Місяць тому +6

    Some people should never work on cars

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- 2 місяці тому +2

    First Toronado I say was one of first year and in a deep red...gorgeous!"

  • @herbdizzle9169
    @herbdizzle9169 11 днів тому

    This is nothing but good fun. Tinkering with stuff that don’t run and try to make it run ourselves. Every single natural born mechanic had the same passion.

  • @tadpoleteeheee4428
    @tadpoleteeheee4428 Місяць тому +2

    Wow ... these guys makes a shade tree machine look like professionals.... lol

  • @BritishNath34
    @BritishNath34 2 місяці тому +2

    Well i'm from the UK and watching this video on a sunny afternoon in my back garden with a few beers. Extremely entertaining video. Looking forward to the next episode! Don't see why everyone on here is sending nasty comments. Should be ashamed.

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  2 місяці тому

      Thanks mate! I think this video found a whole bunch of grumpy “purist” mechanics. We were just havin fun, and there ain’t nothin wrong with that!

  • @Copper_Morningstar
    @Copper_Morningstar 2 місяці тому +3

    Loved the lines of this car .

  • @pdx_angler9760
    @pdx_angler9760 3 місяці тому +1

    My mother had a '67 and then a '68 Riviera. Unfortunately I didn't get my drivers license until after she got the '70 Electra. The gunmetal gray '67 Riviera that reflected purple in sunlight was the nicest.

  • @in2food
    @in2food 3 місяці тому +4

    My dad had an early forest green one back in the day.

  • @jakereal3604
    @jakereal3604 2 місяці тому +10

    Towing a car with an automatic in drive does NOTHING! If it was a stick shift yes, NOT an automatic

    • @marksommers6764
      @marksommers6764 2 місяці тому +2

      Frankly , IF a transmission has 2 pumps , one front AND one REAR .. you CAN PUSH START A CAR !

  • @челдобрек-т3л
    @челдобрек-т3л 3 місяці тому +3

    Ты как ребенок , но я вместе с тобой радовался , потрясающий дизайн , она должна жить!👍

  • @12Georgia83
    @12Georgia83 3 місяці тому +3

    Friend had one in high school 1970's thing was a front tire shredder. A lot of fun.

  • @steventerrell1205
    @steventerrell1205 3 місяці тому +3

    My father would love this car.

  • @NikolaiAstaf
    @NikolaiAstaf 3 місяці тому +4

    Красивая машина! Интересный двигатель и коробка передач! Классное, интересное получилось видео! Мне очень понравилось! Круто Круто!!!👍👍👍

  • @federalpipingco.inc.7700
    @federalpipingco.inc.7700 3 місяці тому +5

    Those were the days when all American cars had character. Not like today's cars where the only thing that's different is the emblem.

  • @TinkeredDiesel
    @TinkeredDiesel Місяць тому +4

    Like watching a group of curious gorillas finding a car and trying to start it.

  • @kenney8656
    @kenney8656 2 місяці тому +2

    I give you guys credit, you got it running and had fun doing it! 👍🏻

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 3 місяці тому +3

    I appreciate your enthusiasm 👍🇺🇸

  • @Magnus-ug4ov
    @Magnus-ug4ov 3 місяці тому +4

    Durrrr...Let's try to turn this engine over with a Crescent wrench! =D

  • @tonyquance3737
    @tonyquance3737 16 днів тому +1

    Words fail me. In too much hurry. 1) Check oil land coolant levels. 2) Remove plugs. 3) Anti-seize down the bores. Wait 24 hours. 4) Try and see if engine turns over manually on bottom crank pulley bolt. 5) If so, connect fresh battery and try turning over on starter. 6) See if there's any spark at contacts and plugs. If not, find out why and fix that. 7) If spark, check fuel supply. 8) If fuel ok, install new plugs and try starting. 9) If starts, check air filter for obstruction , mouse nests, etc. 10) Check coolant level again (possible head gasket). 11) Let idle until warm and check exhaust for flow. (nests) 12) Drain oil and change with new filter.
    A rag over the manifold can be sucked in and bend valves, or pouring ether or other quick start straight down manifold is a good way to bend valves, push rods, cause fire (!) etc, as there's no distribution spray that carburetor provides. (Too many years in the trade, now retired. Veteran of many stored reclamations)

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  15 днів тому

      We were admittedly in a hurry. Only had 2 days to get it going, due to the location of the car. Had to get as much done as quickly as possible, which made for an outrageous video.

  • @johnwheeler8964
    @johnwheeler8964 3 місяці тому +9

    What a beast they should have made these 4 wheel drive

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +1

      That would be freakin awesome!

    • @philis52
      @philis52 3 місяці тому +1

      That's would be the front & rear engine option, right?!!

    • @stampedetrail2003
      @stampedetrail2003 2 місяці тому

      It's front wheel drive. Easy to drive through snow and ice.

  • @PeterWilliamson-nn9et
    @PeterWilliamson-nn9et Місяць тому +2

    It’s a great car and a rare one

  • @kennethzullick6897
    @kennethzullick6897 3 місяці тому +2

    I owned a 1970, it was a great car but always seemed that something was broken on it. You could never keep front tires on it either, worn out fast. It also got 8 mpg. I sold it and bought a Saab 99 in 1978.

  • @colihestonpottones4188
    @colihestonpottones4188 2 місяці тому +2

    Worth restoring back to new.

  • @mrluckyuncle
    @mrluckyuncle 3 місяці тому +7

    I wonder what state it was in when it was parked? Maybe it wasn’t operating at all then. I’m glad you’re trying to resurrect it… though I wince at seeing you learning in the process at the expense of this precious patient.

    • @luismrodriguez7360
      @luismrodriguez7360 3 місяці тому +3

      These idiots are about to screw this iconic car ,for all of us to helplessly watch.

  • @haywirerc
    @haywirerc 3 місяці тому +4

    This is awesome you got your hands on one!

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +3

      It’s my friends, but still an awesome car!

  • @grabasandwich
    @grabasandwich 3 місяці тому +7

    1) I think the only automatic trans that could be push or pull started was the cast iron Powerglides as they had a rear pump, but you needed a decent amount of speed
    2) imagine if it busted off with no carb 😂 But I'm only 17 min in... there's still time

    • @thebarnbrothers
      @thebarnbrothers  3 місяці тому +2

      We knew you couldn’t bump start it but figured the engine might spin over if we pulled it… we were wrong 😂

    • @htimsid
      @htimsid 2 місяці тому

      Also the Automotive Products 4-speed automatic can be push/pull started.

  • @apocolypse11
    @apocolypse11 3 місяці тому +47

    After watching enough videos like this gen x did not know anything about cars as they claimed.

  • @elninorata3891
    @elninorata3891 20 днів тому +2

    1968 Oldsmobile Toronado front-wheel-drive was not one of oldsmobiles better accomplishments.

  • @EYE_SPIDER
    @EYE_SPIDER Місяць тому +1

    Nice safe! Such a cool car! My dad has those arbor vitus's also, great video!

  • @97delkron
    @97delkron 3 місяці тому +1

    cool car. you are braver than i am. standing/reaching over top of that engine running with those old belts. that could have gotten ugly real quick. hope to see this car fixed back up.

  • @johntristan5084
    @johntristan5084 2 місяці тому +3

    It's alive!!! It's alive!!!!!