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  • @jamesmccrindle1022
    @jamesmccrindle1022 2 роки тому +2

    Best NO.1 REAL REALITY SHOW ON UA-cam ,,((*PERIOD*)) YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT CHAD BUILDS NEXT ,ALSO HE DOESNT RUN TO A PART STORE,,***HE JUST MAKES IT**** . HE BUILDS DREAM CARS FROM OLD SCRAP CARS HE USES ALL THE GOOD SHEET METAL OFF THEM AND THE ONE HE LIKES HE BUILDS FANTASY FANTASTIC DREAM CARS. JOLENE'S CAMERA SKILL S ARE EXPEDIENTIALLY GETTING BETTER,,,DISCOVER CANT TOUCH HER BECAUSE SHE DOESNT EDIT THE BOO BOOS . THAT A SKILL IN ITS OWN . I HAVEE NEVER MISSED A SHOW IN OVER 3 YEARS.
    ITS ALWAYS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY NIGHT ,,AS I STAY IN BONNIE SCOTLAND.

  • @robert-ig4uc
    @robert-ig4uc 2 роки тому +21

    Watching Wally work was very relaxing .His OG ability was outstanding .

  • @tonyrhoton6613
    @tonyrhoton6613 Рік тому +1

    This reminds me when I was younger in the 80s we were good at points distributors setting timing so on great video funny how internet has connected the world your in Canada im from Nashville tennessee watching u 2 reminds me of my brother and I back when times were simpler

  • @ronaldmcclure4023
    @ronaldmcclure4023 Рік тому +1

    Thank you now I can switch my 1950 Chrysler 6volt to 12

  • @davepowell6740
    @davepowell6740 2 роки тому +11

    would love to see Wally helping out more often , top guy

  • @michaelanderson3771
    @michaelanderson3771 2 роки тому +20

    Great to have a mate like Wally.
    I think you should lash out and get some new plugs leads with plug caps, new distributor cap and new battery terminals and while your at Princess auto get a few small rolls of 12 gage electrical wire (10amp) in red, black, green, blue and yellow. As you work on the Bugatti you will need some wiring for that
    Also need to give Wally a slab for his time.

    • @Bikeops2021
      @Bikeops2021 2 роки тому +3

      You godda remember Chad's skills are fabrication, hence the reason he got Wally in to sort out the mechanics/electrics!

  • @Frontireadventures
    @Frontireadventures 2 роки тому +6

    Those are the hands of a working man...and the heart of a friend.

  • @genesimons8368
    @genesimons8368 2 роки тому +12

    Got to give Chad credit for his honesty and humility. If he doesn't have the knowledge and experience with certain aspects concerning mechanics, he finds someone who does.

  • @mikemccormick3432
    @mikemccormick3432 2 роки тому +5

    It’s nice to know that there are still true mechanics around that know how to work on a engine without all of the computers

  • @brianhouseholder1074
    @brianhouseholder1074 2 роки тому +3

    Got to love how all these guys work so peacefully together!

  • @monadking2761
    @monadking2761 2 роки тому +7

    I have never heard of putting the balist resistor on the points side. Normally on a 12volt neg ground system, it's on the positive side. The reason for the resistor is so the 12 volt coil operates at about 8 volts normally; however, when it's started there is so much of a load on the system you get more of a voltage drop which would cause a very weak spark. That is why there is a wire from the starter solid to the coil positive side to bump up the voltage back up when you start it momentarily.
    With that resistor on the points you will always have a weaker spark.

    • @whoaaanelly65
      @whoaaanelly65 2 роки тому

      I'm only half-way through and have no idea the thought-process Wally was using here. I've built, by scratch, about 50 custom wiring harnesses for all the cars I've built and have never used a ballast resistor on the distributor side of the coil. Never. It's the coil, seeing 12v, even on a 12v system, that would want to see the ballast resistor. They can't handle 12v, or higher, for more than a couple minutes without getting very hot.
      I'll append this if by the end I see otherwise, but from other comments - I don't think that will happen.
      Converting 6v to 12v requires :
      - 12v starter (often a custom build if there isn't already something on the market fitting old motors).
      - 12v Generator or Alternator (gens are easy to find and adapt, since they were all nearly the same shape).
      - 12v voltage regulator
      - 12v bulbs everywhere
      - Ballast resistor on battery-side of coil (or a 12v coil stating No Ballast Resistor Required. They exist)
      - 12 to 6v voltage reducer for gauges, or having these upgraded to 12v as well. A ballast resistor is not the same thing, though it lowers output voltage. Voltage reducers allow for staying cool while being a large heater coil sucking up half the voltage.
      So, we'll see how this pans out. I don't see in this video anything being converted to 12 volts correctly.
      Sorry Wally, but I suspect to see some smoke in Chad and Jolene's future, which is my only reason for posting this. Putting 12 volts into all these 6 volt parts is an accident waiting to happen.

    • @lionelscott5839
      @lionelscott5839 Рік тому

      I had to get a 5.5 ohm coil for my 1961 Harley to run a 12 volt battery as when the points are closed it creates a dead short back to the negative side of battery. This puts too much current through a 1.5 ohm coil which causes coil to head and eventually to burn up. The resister should be put in the 12 volt wire that feeds the coil to reduce voltage to coil. The ignition switch can be used to supply full 12 volts to coil for better spark to plugs when starting,then when ignition switch is in the run position the resistor is brought in to reduce voltage to coil.

    • @lionelscott5839
      @lionelscott5839 Рік тому +1

      Did they put in a 12 volt generator,looks like the original 6 volt.

    • @TexasEngineer
      @TexasEngineer 3 місяці тому

      What about the gauges? The fuel sending unit is the hard part to make the fuel gauge read right. The temp sensor and the amp meter.

    • @monadking2761
      @monadking2761 3 місяці тому

      ​@TexasEngineer, you could measure the resistance of the Gage and add that same size resistance to it. It you look at a fuel gage and understand how it's wired, think of it as a balanced bridge. If you double the voltage to it, the resistance needs to doubled as well too on the voltage side (B+) to get the same voltage drop. The amp gage measures current and that could be the same draw. Current runs in series not parallel like voltage.
      Hope fully that helps and it's possible the water temperature gage, if it's electric, works just like the fuel gage unless it is a mechanical gage.

  • @sneakysgarage2412
    @sneakysgarage2412 2 роки тому

    Who doesn’t love Wally? Old time repairs , priceless.

  • @rayhall3010
    @rayhall3010 2 роки тому

    Chad you are a great metal,, fabricator ,, I'm 64 and you have impressed be greatly, you are not a engine man,, I'm very impressed that you called on people that know there trade,, a real man always knows his limits,, and asked people that know,, a true man that is building anything,, needs help, you are man enough to ask for help

  • @Degman17
    @Degman17 2 роки тому +2

    Wally is awesome. Hopefully all of the pats on the back in here get passed on to him. Chad happy to defer to an expert on a particular subject and has no problem with knowing what he doesn't know, and that is a skill that many don't possess. Happy to move to the side and let someone else shine. Awesome. Camera work is awesome. Never have to worry about missing out on something. One of my favorite episodes on this channel.

  • @cosmicmutex7632
    @cosmicmutex7632 2 роки тому +1

    1 hour 4 Mark you got the flathead in your rod the Pierce arrow V12 the Queen's hupmobile and the new Pontiac surely you got more than that where's the chrysler's just giving you a stir up 😁Ive really be digging your truck build Kickass man U2 Jolene jims new Beast is cool

  • @randallellenberger2467
    @randallellenberger2467 Рік тому +1

    Love the old school mechanics, Wally's great...like to see him more. Got some tips for my '53 Dodge B4😃

  • @19dd57chv
    @19dd57chv 2 роки тому +11

    Nice work updating to a 12 volt system. Wally really knows his stuff! You may want to consider an aftermarket HEI distributor along with new plugs and wires. Also, an alternator would charge much better than that generator.

  • @bradleymckay365
    @bradleymckay365 2 роки тому +4

    I absolutely love the car community. Nothing better than a seasoned veteran working on a vehicle with. Chad soak up as much of his knowledge as possible.

    • @darwinfoster7420
      @darwinfoster7420 2 роки тому

      Other then he doesnt know about 6 volt or even 12 volt positive ground systems

    • @darwinfoster7420
      @darwinfoster7420 2 роки тому

      Resistor goes on positive side of coil not negative side .

  • @soccovitch
    @soccovitch 2 роки тому +2

    I love that Wally just banged out a small tune up on the fly for you. He just seems like a great guy!

  • @sandroescribanocruz5108
    @sandroescribanocruz5108 2 роки тому +3

    Love old school mechanics. You don’t know how lucky you are too have people around you like that. This is a awesome video.. Santa remind me of my grandpa 😢

  • @darylmorgan9887
    @darylmorgan9887 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work Wally. Glad to hear it running so well.

  • @barriecollins6838
    @barriecollins6838 2 роки тому +2

    Nice job on the truck wally you got it running sweet now and you're right the older vehicle's are way better to work on than the new stuff. Jolene your camera work was brilliant we all got to see what wally was doing. These engines are what I got trained up in when I first started with cars .keep up the great work all of you 👍 👏

  • @petetap4255
    @petetap4255 2 роки тому

    Good to see the old 'dizzy cap and leads' . You could maybe rebrush the alternator (generator) ... could maybe get some new plug caps for the sparkplug leads. Or some new wire trace leads complete.
    Start it up at night (dark as you can) have a look in the engine compartment. It's a simple way to see if any of your leads are leaking. Hopefully it won't look like a static electric storm 😁⚡️⚡️.
    Nice one again guy's, Wally is really on the ball,great to watch. 👍💕

  • @jimcoplan9502
    @jimcoplan9502 2 роки тому +7

    Good idea Chad. This will make caring for the truck and winch very simple. Another great video by Jolene!

  • @siriogavazzeni4375
    @siriogavazzeni4375 2 роки тому

    I'm restoring a old vw beetle and your body repair videos have helped me so much love your work you make some amazing cars thanks for the help 🙂

  • @jeffreycrossin427
    @jeffreycrossin427 2 роки тому +1

    I'm loving these videos. Brings back memories of the early 80s when I was working on cars.

  • @blockadeboyz
    @blockadeboyz 2 роки тому +1

    Got to give some love to Wally… genuine guy…

  • @douglasnicholls1366
    @douglasnicholls1366 2 роки тому +3

    Wally mentioned worn distributor cam lobes (yours look worn) but didn't lubricate the cam. A little dab of grease where the points follow the cam will save wear on both the lobe and the plastic follower on the points. There is also often an oiling point people forget about on the shaft. Newer systems lubricate the lobes by a felt pad that touches them, if you have this it needs some oil every time you're in there.

  • @cathyandgreg4239
    @cathyandgreg4239 2 роки тому +1

    That was a great video, Wally has got it right, the Old Stuff can be worked on. Nice tune up males the Old Truck sing.
    Well done Wally, not many folks around know about generators anymore.

  • @roymazac2532
    @roymazac2532 2 роки тому +2

    That was a great one today. You found a good one to help getting things running. Thanks for sharing

  • @billhoward7730
    @billhoward7730 2 роки тому +4

    Jolene you are doing an excellent job on the camera work. Your close ups are very spectacular, great job. There is nothing like and old school mechanic to work on these older vehicles, Wally is doing a great job. Bill

  • @ungarlinski7965
    @ungarlinski7965 2 роки тому +3

    Dude, Wally is so cool. Like a natural mountain man. His wife and kids must be great. Seems trustworthy and dependable.

  • @eleroambients5008
    @eleroambients5008 2 роки тому +4

    This is very Interesting !! Wally is a massive Hero !! He´s a Master of his Craft !! Great Video Job "Queen Jolene" !!

  • @mikeross5820
    @mikeross5820 2 роки тому +3

    Sounds good, Should of ordered plugs and points when you got new coil.The guy was very helpful for you.

  • @bobpadilla4077
    @bobpadilla4077 Рік тому +1

    chad , I normally put my ballast resistor between the positive side of the coil and the wire from the Ign switch. The resister reduces the voltage to the coil from 12 volts to a voltage that the points and condenser can handle in the Distrubter. bob from Fresno, calif.

  • @lukeandjilljelsma654
    @lukeandjilljelsma654 2 роки тому +16

    But it's still got a 6 volt generator. He should get a 12 volt alternator.

    • @dwalker399
      @dwalker399 2 роки тому +1

      And 6v voltage regulator. And fuel level sender and guage. Dash light bulbs.

    • @Manifest4you
      @Manifest4you Рік тому +1

      That’s what I’m saying you gotta do it all

    • @TheHsan22
      @TheHsan22 Рік тому +1

      All lamps, including headlights. If not they won’t last long.

  • @mrfatbobrider1969
    @mrfatbobrider1969 2 роки тому +1

    I like the glass fuses ,if ya cant find one to buy when you need to replace one that blows you can heat the ends up and run a new piece of amp wire off them refil cards you use at home ,just select the right amp of wire and use soldering iron to replace through the already there hole for the wire to run through the glass ,good for emergencies and proper replacement

  • @richardcotter4506
    @richardcotter4506 2 роки тому +10

    sometimes Chad's 'cheapness' amazes me. "not many wrenches" but only what i need

  • @robmikell7444
    @robmikell7444 2 роки тому +1

    Chad, where that new ignition coil slips into the bracket, that should be a hard ground. Some of those brackets have a setscrew to tighten. If not, a piece of soda can or the like can make a shim. If the coil sits in there loose, it will jump around causing intermittent firing.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 2 роки тому

    U can still purchase those old glass tubed fuses at princess auto I used to to wire up my boat. They still work fine! Wally a good guy to have around, he's a good mechanic, he knows what he's doing! he isn't like some who play the guessing game and half the time and don't really know what their doing. As they would say years ago, " He's has the Midas touch! "

  • @ronaldhackett7979
    @ronaldhackett7979 2 роки тому

    This was an Awesome Show Chad! Your friend is very Knowledgeable about cars. I also watched the video of you opening the door on the 40 Ford project. My main reason for commenting is to say you're doing an Unbelievably GREAT JOB on the 40 it's a Beauty already and you haven't finished it!! Keep up the Good Work I love the show! Shout-out to Jolene for her Excellent Camera Work and all she does for the Show. 👍🏾🚗&🛻📺👑💯

  • @ashleydubbeld9236
    @ashleydubbeld9236 2 роки тому +1

    nice to have a friend that knows old school cars especially flat head fords 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍too cool 😎.

  • @EYE_SPIDER
    @EYE_SPIDER Рік тому

    This was really helpful, thank you!

  • @johnmacintosh1343
    @johnmacintosh1343 2 роки тому

    Great video thank you for the knowledge you show us love learning
    Maritime proud

  • @garyk.
    @garyk. 2 роки тому +11

    Well worth the effort to convert. You will need a runtz resistor to drop the voltage to the gas gauge to keep it working. New dash light bulbs, wiper motor if it's electric.

    • @walkingthruyourdata-6019
      @walkingthruyourdata-6019 2 роки тому

      runtz? is that the ballast resistor or is that different? I've never worked with 6 volt.

  • @joecioe8566
    @joecioe8566 2 роки тому

    Good educational video. Thanks Wally, Chad and Jolene

  • @brucewitcpalek5120
    @brucewitcpalek5120 2 роки тому +2

    When the truck started after all the plug wires and plugs were clean I seen a smile on bad Chad‘s face that I very seldom see. 😊😊

  • @shannoncombs3036
    @shannoncombs3036 2 роки тому +6

    Chad has coat hangers that will work to polarize the generator

  • @tykellerman6384
    @tykellerman6384 2 роки тому

    Chad so much to learn from an ole mechanic great video🤠👍

  • @jean-mariedequene8931
    @jean-mariedequene8931 2 роки тому +3

    Bonjour Chad et joléne et votre ami Wally.....ne pas oublier de changer toutes les ampoules des phares et feux rouge et clignoteur et peut êtres celles derrières le compteur car sinon elle vont griller car ce sont en 6 volt et maintenant il est en 12 volt...bonne continuation pour ce camion porte voiture....bien a vous

  • @walkingthruyourdata-6019
    @walkingthruyourdata-6019 2 роки тому +11

    Wally should spend more time on your channel! He's a walking multi volume of information I'm sure!

  • @deandee8082
    @deandee8082 2 роки тому +2

    I had 2 55 Mopars,both small block hemis, both 6 volt positive ground systems.. dual point, generator, 2spd auto.. Fire Power!!!!

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 2 роки тому

    I like that you point out, and have done so before, that you are not a mechanic! There is more to building a car than being a body man, OR a mechanic, that it takes many different skills, including excellent work by Sparkles to bring it to life 😇

  • @junkfixer803
    @junkfixer803 2 роки тому

    I love the f6 truck and modifications

  • @mrbill4381
    @mrbill4381 2 роки тому +4

    Just curious… I’ve always seen the ballast resistor on the +12V side of the coil and you can have the starter solenoid feed full 12V to the circuit (bypassing the resistor) when the starter engages. Why put the ballast resistor on the distributor side and not the 12V feed side of the coil? You won’t be able to feed full 12V to the circuit during start. Correct?

    • @ronkay7893
      @ronkay7893 2 роки тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing. On the old Dodges it was that way. But the key switch that this truck has is only on/ off. I believe it does not have start on key switch. With the dodge it ran through the resistor in on, but by passed it in start position. Also the wire that goes to the points was a resistor it self. I tried to use a plain wire once and it keep burning the points.

    • @jaybuilt4187
      @jaybuilt4187 2 роки тому

      that is also what I was thinking but hey i dont know shit well enough to tell someone else how to do it

    • @tri-rrrservices7299
      @tri-rrrservices7299 2 роки тому

      Yep, no way to have a resistor bypass for starting, which they used on the 6v system as well, this will only work in ideal conditions. Seems to be a theme here, make it work but not right...

  • @walkingthruyourdata-6019
    @walkingthruyourdata-6019 2 роки тому +2

    A penny! copper polish awesome!

  • @marcialguzman1625
    @marcialguzman1625 2 роки тому

    Thank you thank you was very impressed with today's video I was entertaining from the beginning to the end it is good to hang out brush up on old knowledge and learn a couple of old tricks from times that pass today everything is electronics and you need to have all types of fancy scanners and to find an old timer good mechanic is an lost art God bless him you and your family keep good content flowing I see ever day but today was fantastic and I enjoy very much

  • @rayogrady4349
    @rayogrady4349 2 роки тому +8

    Always carry an extra ballast resistor. They fry when you least expect it.

  • @TheWhatsuptube
    @TheWhatsuptube 2 роки тому +1

    This old man knows what he’s talking about

  • @junie1955
    @junie1955 2 роки тому +4

    Blower fan wipers will need voltage reducers

  • @walkingthruyourdata-6019
    @walkingthruyourdata-6019 2 роки тому

    valuable info Thanks Chad and Wally!

  • @tonymosca6591
    @tonymosca6591 2 роки тому

    Great practical information. Thanks Chad and Jolene!

  • @robertalves6156
    @robertalves6156 2 роки тому

    Learn something every day

  • @howquick
    @howquick 2 роки тому

    Awesome work Wally 👍

  • @fredpierce9363
    @fredpierce9363 2 роки тому +1

    Burning the wire insulation off, that's old school and shows long experience. Great!

  • @cannabisticannabisticino2718
    @cannabisticannabisticino2718 2 роки тому

    Great job guys. 😎👍
    I love these old school engines.
    Now you just need to change some 6 Volt bulbs...

  • @willydoitbettydont9100
    @willydoitbettydont9100 2 роки тому +3

    Been there done that to a fork lift at my business and it works so much better. The best part is being able to fix it because the generators and six volt batts are harder to get a hold of in a rush.

  • @jparish2469
    @jparish2469 2 роки тому

    great stuff running sweet as now .good filming Jolene thanks as always guys

  • @richardrussell500
    @richardrussell500 2 роки тому

    Old schooling... Love it :-)

  • @roberttaylor5764
    @roberttaylor5764 2 роки тому +2

    I changed my 52 Ford to 12 volt and I only changed the generator and light bulbs to 12 volt. I kept the fan motor and the starter 6 volt and also changed the voltage regulator to 12 volt. The wipers were vacuum operated and I also fitted a 6 volt regulator to the fuel gauge so it would read correctly

    • @71flatwindow
      @71flatwindow 2 роки тому

      you're correct, those old motors have heavier windings than the newer 12v motors.

  • @lawrencerobinson7188
    @lawrencerobinson7188 2 роки тому +1

    Never seen wires stripped like that good to know

  • @71flatwindow
    @71flatwindow 2 роки тому

    did the same thing to my 41 gmc ton and a half,
    best thing for it.

  • @verdellgutierrez3522
    @verdellgutierrez3522 Рік тому +1

    So when he did the 6 V system setup will that be able to still run the headlights and - lights on that system without burning them out? Or would they have to be changed to 12 volt bulbs? Awesome video me and my family love watching your vids

  • @robertalves6156
    @robertalves6156 2 роки тому

    Thumb pumper oil cans are the best even when it is old

  • @bigd2203snuffy
    @bigd2203snuffy 2 роки тому

    Back when things were made to last. Simple and easy to work on.

  • @trybriguy1357
    @trybriguy1357 2 роки тому +1

    I'll stay right here. That's when it's nice to have someone helping you. The hard part is getting into position!!!!

  • @vwcoco
    @vwcoco 2 роки тому +1

    Nothing better than watching bad chad every night in U.K.

  • @bennys.8814
    @bennys.8814 2 роки тому

    Another great video thanks guys

  • @jeffreycrossin427
    @jeffreycrossin427 2 роки тому +1

    I can't wait till the pine tree jamboree next year I'll be up there to see you Chad and Jolene

  • @billsterling6485
    @billsterling6485 2 роки тому +1

    Chad I've changed a bunch of old Ford tractors to 12 volts and I always used a 12 volt coil with an internal resistor.....works great......

  • @rattyphilips9247
    @rattyphilips9247 2 роки тому

    Wally has old school knowledge awesome mate robt from NZ

  • @poorfesor
    @poorfesor 2 роки тому

    Many and old car back in the day added 8 volt batteries nothing to change, Made a big difference in startup. Of course now you can get a single wire alternator and avoid a lot of wiring changes makes 12 volt changeover much easier.

  • @robertdehaes7572
    @robertdehaes7572 2 роки тому

    This is always good to know!

  • @roypowell3450
    @roypowell3450 2 роки тому

    Super job guys! Great filming again Jolene👍

  • @justinlucero6652
    @justinlucero6652 2 роки тому

    Wow we all learn the old days of motors and electric on those wow

  • @zimitas23
    @zimitas23 2 роки тому +1

    Spark plug cables are toast

  • @Manifest4you
    @Manifest4you Рік тому

    Nice looking 32 good job

  • @jjsmith2789
    @jjsmith2789 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Jolene

  • @courier77
    @courier77 2 роки тому

    Thks for sharing great show

  • @daviddevonport127
    @daviddevonport127 2 роки тому

    My Mum always used to Say where there's the will there's a way keep up the good work both of you. Nice to see a couple work together and enjoy life together God Bless Both of you

  • @davidsimpkin1213
    @davidsimpkin1213 2 роки тому

    Engine sounds good now!!!!

  • @markkurutz3544
    @markkurutz3544 2 роки тому

    Watching Wally work was just like watching my grandpap ! Now I’m a grandpap!💪😎

  • @williamgroel2880
    @williamgroel2880 2 роки тому

    Great video thank you for sharing

  • @boduke2746
    @boduke2746 2 роки тому

    Thanks wally!👍

  • @sonjakidston1573
    @sonjakidston1573 2 роки тому

    wonderful Wally strikes again

  • @michaelbristol6467
    @michaelbristol6467 2 роки тому +1

    Purrs like a kitten. Might need a bay for Ol Wally, he's a good mechanic ! 👍😉✌

  • @walkingthruyourdata-6019
    @walkingthruyourdata-6019 2 роки тому

    I'm not big on 1 hour and 30 minute video's, but this is great content Chad really enjoying it!

  • @johnvolkirch3720
    @johnvolkirch3720 2 роки тому

    Love watching.

  • @jerrymason6027
    @jerrymason6027 2 роки тому

    WOW !!!!! Looking good,,👍👍😀

  • @daveyelmer3222
    @daveyelmer3222 2 роки тому

    This guy is a man of action. Cue up Elvis "enough conversation".