Will It Run and Drive After 32 Years? Original Owner 1968 Cadillac First Start!
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2024
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Reggie McDonald has lived with this 1968 Cadillac his entire life. The last time it was on the road was way back in 1992, and we're here today to reunite him with the ability to drive his parents car after all this time! But that can't happen without some trial and error. Think it'll run and drive after all this time?
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This is the kind of stuff the car community needs to do. Even simple stuff, help older or deserving people in need out.
I got a car that is desperately in need of help.
I have most of the parts that need replacing already.
New fuel cell and straps, floor pans, carpet, shocks and donor "shift pack" transmission and converter..
It's been sitting so long the shoddy body work on the passenger rear quarter is falling apart.
But the crate 350 starts by breathing on the key.
I have been following you for over three years and this is the first time I have ever replied to on any post you have done, I am touched, great job man your the best.
Dylan you made this man so happy!!! And it was great hearing his stories..God bless for being kind and helping him...
Beautiful looking machine. Back when Cadillac built something special.
1968 was the best Year. The first Year with the 472 V-8 and last Year with the classic 1960's styling and build quality.
Your correct 💯@@jeffrobodine8579
The smile on Reggie's face when he drove it again is priceless. Y'all done good!
Agreed! That smile was priceless.
This is one of the most interesting, well done videos you have posted. No junk...no patina, just find the problems and fix them. Nicely done.
So nice to see decent people in the world, you made this gentleman's memories of this car and family come back to life, God bless you both for doing this.😊
This is so awesome. Bringing cars that have sat up for years back on the road, turning heads!
These storied videos with the back and forth from work to story, are brilliant!
Excellent job Sirs!
God Bless!
I totally agree. One of your best videos.
I love the stories this man told and how you inserted them throughout the episode. I hope you're able to keep doing things like this for people here and there.
My grandpa was a Cadillac collector and he passed a few down to me. My name is also Reggie. This is by far my favorite video of yours.
@@benstolen4478 That's awesome.
I was going to say the same thing. Love the stories and memories behind this special car. My grandmother passed away in 2004, and left me her 1979 Coupe DeVille. It was the last year of the 425. I used to ride on the arm rest so I could see out the windows, just like Reggie described in this video. I still have the 79 DeVille and drive it regularly.
You made Reggie's day Dylan. I would love to find me a nice late 60's to mid 70's Cadillac and play with it. Hopefully someday. God bless you for all you're doing in getting these American classics going again.
This episode is probably my favorite, really nice to see how an old car can stir up emotions. Excellent.
How you incorporated Reggie telling the car's story while you worked on it was a cool touch to this video. Kudos. You can tell how happy Reggie is when he drives it at the end. "You brought family back" says it all - sometimes cars take on a whole different perspective beyond just being "appliances" to get from A to B.
Really respect how you kept all the little life bruises on the Caddy - truly as he said it 'you brought family home'. Leaving those little projects for the man to make his heart whole was a true gift.
Enjoyed the family history stories. People collect and restore cars because they are time machines that carry you back to happier times. You need an ultrasonic cleaner for the Pinesol to work.
Amen on that ultrasonic cleaner, I don't know when but Dylan should be getting one soon. He is a most desrving chap and hopefully a manufacture will send him one as a gift.
Also because many of us simply don't like today's cars.
hello dylan, greetings from England....i have a tip for you for cleaning the carbs....the next time you are at your local car parts place, get some ACIDIC ALLOY WHEEL CLEANER, drop the carb in, and it will start to fizz...leave it until it stops fizzing, then pull it out and check it, if it needs a bit longer, drop it back in, if not give it a good wash with water, and dry it with a heat gun....all the garbage that came out of the carb, will sit on top of the wheel cleaner, and can just be scraped off, and the cleaner can go back in the container and used again....👍
You turned back the clock on reggie, you can see hes got an old family member back that he can spend some quality time with, plus all the memories he has and yet to make. Great work guys and I wish reggie many more happy years with this old girl. 🙏
This video is more than just car repair, you made a man very happy. The smile on his face while he was drving it is priceless. I also like the way you edited the video, with stories in between about the car from the owner. Very nice! Thank you for the video and may the good lord bless you!
This was one of the coolest vids I've watched on UA-cam... you have given Reggie the opportunity of having miles of smiles and memories to look back on while driving his Caddy. I would love seeing more videos like this making people happy to be able to cruise an old family member again...
Boy, that starter could use a little shimming. Very kind of you to get his car back on the road...great job Sir!
True that! My 1978 Eldo starter had to be taken apart when a rear main seal blew oil into it gumming up the works more than twice in a short span of me not having the money to fix the leaking oil seal. I did take the reman strater apart and put the inside works of that fresh starter motor in the original starter housing because I couldn't get any reman starter to fit the block of that 425 cu engine. After about the second or third time doing that and having no safe place to park the car in San Francisco's SOMA district and the tranny going out fast, I fianlly let her go for chump change, $300 back in 1994 or five.
I cry every time I see one of these Eldo land yachts especially if it is the same color yellow as mine was, just like a beautifully carved stick/block of butter. I called her Dina, short for dinosaur, and Parkay for giggles. She had 31 body lines, the one odd line or body crease was down the center of that long, long forever bonnet where it culminated at the leading edge, crowned with the distintive Cadillac wreath ornament.
Dylan, you and Bri outdid yourselves on this one! The Delight on that mans face when you brought that beautiful Old Caddy back to him was priceless!!!
HEY!!!!!!!
I'm glad Bryer got to see...... A REAL CAR....!!!!!!!
Loved listening to Reggie tell the stories about his parents with this Caddy. This has probably been my favorite video so far from Dylan.
Dylan & Briar you are a true heros. God Bless you both. 🙏❣️
Reggie I'm so happy for you with the nostalgia of your family. ❣️
it is really cool to see you get that car running again for Reggie. that Cadillac is beautiful
God Bless you Dylan. Sharing our Fathers grace through your services. The fruit of your labor and faith continues to be reaped. I hope you continue your journey brother
Great story and nice that Dylan helped that man with car fixed and make more memories
I really enjoyed listening to the history of the car. The owner did a great job. You guys too of course!! 😂
First Cadillac I drove was a 1967 just like this one baby blue I was 16 and thought it was huge at the time it was my mom's baby sister's car. Aunt Midge thought it would be a thrill for me to drive that thing was almost as long as my 52 chevy truck with a horse trailer behind it.
Man, what a great Video. I actually own a 67 drop top deVille that is getting done right now. My dad bought it in 1999, drove it until 2020 and then parked it. Since then it is kind of my car, but I always had other cars to take care of so I couldn't take care of it. But a few months back I decided that I want the Caddy to drive again. Hopefully it will be done soon, cuz when I see the smile in this mans face...enough to make a grown man shed a tear. Great job Dylan, as always.
A very class act you are. What a kind gesture that will live on and not be forgotten by many. You’re a good man.
What a nice car. He is such a lucky man to still have it in his family
🎉god bless you, you made this man's day, keep up being a good Christan and helping people out !
Briar could be a twin to my youngest grandson. He even acts and talks just like him. What a fine young man.👍🏼♥️🙏 When you said your supposed to defy me I knew what he’d say.
I can top it; 1964 Coupe Deville, 38k miles, original owner. My grandad bought it new for my grandmother. They brought me home from the hospital in it when I was born. First car I drove, did my driving test in it, first drag race win and first loss, first date, drove it at my wedding and put 4k of those miles on it that summer. Been mostly in storage the past 30 years.
Nice survivor, beautiful blue, and cool memories from Reggie!
What a great story Dylan! And a great example of some really classic GM styling. The look on Reggie's face probably made all the work worthwhile!
My favourite episode you have done to date, the pure joy on that man's face when he was driving it was a pleasure to see .
You’re a good man, Dylan. You made his day.
Car looks stunning, I love the leather American cars.
Our Vehicles hold our history.. like keys to the past, the smells, the sounds, the feels.. all connected to memories of long past.. they are family members that will live on long after we are gone. Congrats Reg.. take care of that beautiful Queen! And Bless ya Dylan and Bryor.. just for doin what you do🎉
Well stated, exactly my feelings too.
Awesome Video Dillion, What A Special Duty You & Briar Did For This Gentleman, With That Family Heirloom, ‘67 Cadillac Coupe De’Ville Is A Beauty.. Seeing That Expression On The Gentleman’s Face Was Priceless, God Bless You Both Good Sir.. Yes I Would Love Seeing More Videos Like This.. I’ve Got A ‘68 Corvette Original 427 Big-Block, My Father (Rest His Soul) A Veteran Purchased Back In ‘70, It’s Been With The Family Fifty-Four Years, I’d Love To Get It Out Of Storage & Back On The Road, You Know How Life Can Deal Us Some Cards, It’s Been On TheBack Burner Close To Thirty Years.. Seeing This Motivates Me To Get It Going.. Keep Up The Good Work Sir..
Dylan n Briar, very kind of you to help Reggie get the car back together. Such a blessing!
Reggie thanks for sharing your family stories. You are a cool guy. All you guys are a Class Act!
What a lovely story of a beautiful car owned by a beautiful family who took good care of it. They dont make beautiul things to be treasured anymore😢this beauty is prime candidate for an extensive resto .....could easily be brought back to showroom
I'm not even a minute in, and Dylan, got to tell you, I wish I could own something like that! At 19 my dad gave me a 73 Oldsmobile four-door Delta 88. With the 455 and turbo 400. After driving a car like that, it is the most comfortable thing in the world to cruise in. Time to unpause it. Keep up the great work!
So Cool that All Three of you went for a ride together!!!!! Seeing Reggie back behind the wheel you could feel his JOY!!!!!! Congrats REGGIE!!!!!! SO COOL!!!!!
God Bless you Dylan and Briar for putting Reggie’s Caddy back on the road.
GREAT JOB Dylan, what a nice thing to do for Reggie that man will love that car forever thanks to you and Bri.
The 1968 Cadillac was my "dream car," when I was a kid. Long, low, and lovely, check. Stacked headlights, check. Fender skirts, check. Hidden wipers, check. Fins, check. Such a beautiful car!
Good afternoon from Cape Cod 🦈 Mr. Reggie, I really enjoyed what you shared about the history of your family's Cadillac, I'm impressed as to how well you've kept her all these years. Thank you Dylan and Briar for your selfless work to bring this car back to roadworthiness. This certainly was a wonderful heartwarming episode 👍✌️🇺🇲
The caddy looks great. Doing what you did for Reggie is awesome. You are a good man and mechanic Dylan.
Love the old caddy. The smile on Reggie’s face says it all. Great job. 👍
Helping people like Reggie is a blessing . I know you and Briar will receive blessing in return . Good job.
What a great story. Dylan, it’s good to see a young man with principles and kindness. This story reminded me of drives with my dad in his 67 Pontiac Catalina - a great land yacht!
Love the tire change and caps. CLASSIC LOOK!!!!
One of the most touching videos on the UA-cam to date. The family history going along with the rebuild is perfect.
Awesome story!! Dylan, Cadillac called that horn the Trumpet horn, which was optional in some Cadillac models for many years.
Loved the fact that Regie's Dad drove the car up to a maximum of 55 mph and Mum gave the car the Italian tune up to 110 mph. Fantastic video as always Dylan. Just can't imagine a car that big here in the UK.
My grandmother worked hard her entire life. Her dream car was an Eldorado. When she finally bought one, she drove it until she couldn't drive anymore. She adored that car. After she passed, it went to my uncle. He passed it down to me about six years ago as my first car. Since it's just about all I have left of my grandparents, it means a whole lot to me. Hearing Reggie talk about his Cadi is a testament to how these old cars, sometimes, are far more than just machines. Memories make them family. Thank you, Dylan and Briar for helping to keep this man's family memories alive.
Love the smile 😊 Reggie had on his face while driving !
Awesome job Dylan and Briar , keep up the great work !
Way to go Dylan! This may be my favorite show in your library. Nothing better than giving to others.
Just can't like this one enough! Great story and heart warming to see Reggie so excited to get his car back. Dang near made me cry tears of joy while watching.
Great job Bringing the Caddy full of family history back to life.. God bless you and Brier and the good you did for Reggie..
Because of what you do so well, made this person live through many memories of his pass time. Love our time machines.
What a great post! The Cadillac is amazing of course but Reggie's stories were so special. Yes! I'd love to see you do some more like these, getting old family cars around or someone's first car brought back to life and so on. Thank you! You made my week.
I love all your videos but I think this one has to be my favorite. Hearing Reggie’s stories intertwined with the work you and Briar did to bring his beautiful Caddy back to life was brilliant. Some people see a car as a simple mode of transportation to get from point A to B. Those of us who truly love cars, know better. They can keep their electric toasters on wheels, I’ll be driving my classics until the day I die.
My older Sister and her second husband had a 1967 Cadillac Sedan Deville back in 1983. I got to drive it a couple of times and it was quite an experience. It was very nice of you to get this Caddy running for him. Also, I enjoyed hearing his stories about the car.
Thank you so much for getting this man car back to him you could tell he was 18 years old again 😊
You could just see his love for that car the instant he started driving it again. You could see him going back in time to his glory days. That my friends is the power of a cool old car. They are time machines. Really cool.
Well done Dylan, you are a great person. Good job on bringing this one back 👍🏻
The smile on his face while driving, you could just see 50 yrs of memories in his eyes. Beautiful car, beautiful human.
I purchased a 68 Cadillac as a project because I think they are beautiful, full size cars. I have a lot of work to do but seeing this video gave me some motivation.
She’s in really great shape for sitting so long. I know Dylan you will get it running and driving. Love the caddy! Reggie looked happy.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS I HAVE SEEN ON CAR RESTORATION. WHAT A BLESSING TO BE ABLE TO DO THIS FOR REGGIE AND HIS FAMILY. I ALSO LOVED THE MUSIC NEAR THE END OF THE VIDEO, SO APPROPRRIATE. KEEP VIDEOS LIKE THIS COMING. JESUS IS SMILING DOWN ON THIS ONE!
A car is just not a lump of metal it's a member of the family the memories the cadillac holds for reggie of his grandparents his parents always a massive smile when he's reminiscing the stories it's awsome. Well done Dylan and briar(apologies if spent incorrectly) I absolutely enjoyed this episode. But we wonder how many stories there are out there waiting to be told.
You're a good man Dylan for fixing that man's car. Folks need to experience the quality, power and prestige of a Cadillac. What a beautiful car. Great troubleshooting on the car's issues. Reggie WILL drive this car -- it belongs on the country roads and the interstate where it belongs. Just wow!!!! Amazing and wonderful episode!
Super nice gentleman. I could listen to his stories all day.
Momma and Dad are looking down loving this!!! They will be right there cruising with Reggie!!!!!
This was incredible. I'm glad he's able to enjoy it again. In the next month or so I'll be taking ownership of the last vehicle my Grandpop ever built(he passed in the middle of last month), a '78 F150 4x4. It's so damn cool and I know I'll never be able to part with it myself. Funny enough I'll be getting it out of Tennessee and back up to my area. Keep up the great job and I hope we can see more owner rescue stuff like this.
this has to be one of your best videos! i love the documentary style of it. its always special when you include the owner's personal stories
What a great job. Wow. I didn't expect to get emotional at the end. I just thought you were going to fix a car up. But Reggie really loves this car and it's so great for him to have it running again. Beautiful story!!!
I love what you did for him and his car. I was 20 years old and had a 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille . This was back in the late 90's and I paid $400 for the car. It was my first running and driving car. I had to sell the car because I started a family. I'm 50 now and still miss my car. One day I hope to buy another one just like it. I really enjoy your videos.
They’re still plenty of them on Facebook Marketplace for $5k or so. They’re not really popular right now due to poor fuel economy and being so big compared to a modern car.
Reggie’s memories and stories of this car are fantastic, great video.
Reggie sounds like a nice guy. Glad you were able to revive his mom's car back to original condition
Old cars are cool, but old cars with stories are on another level. I hope he gets plenty of enjoyment out of that beautiful yacht.
That’s cool story bud and it’s a nice car man your awesome Dylan for fixing it up for the family I like these videos just like the charger you fixed up
The big cadys the big Lincoln that's when cars were built. What beautiful old cady. Great video.
Dylan and Breyer. What an inspiring story of getting a beautiful girl back on the road. It reminds me of how special Lincoln’s and Mercury’s were to my mom. Please let Reggie know how it shined through the years of love and stories that he shared with everyone.
God Bless you Reggie. Enjoy those special memories, and those new moments and memories that will come to you.
Dang my Mother had a 70 Coup De Ville and seeing this car brought back the memory of the nostril singing Estea Laoder perfume she wore back then and when i would have to ride with her it would make my eyes water !!
You can never do enough classic Cadillac videos for this Cadillac owner and lover.
The best part of any old car is the stories, and it’s rare to actually get the stories with the cars! Great job editing those in and sharing them with us!
The smile never came off his face from the moment he got behind the wheel... lol. Awesome!!
Reggie has a great time capsule full of memories, nice work on helping him get her back on the road.
Man this was beautiful! It's so good to see there's still great human beings.
His stories about cruising brought back a ton of memories of me and the boys driving up and down main street showing off our gear. Loved those days.
The work you did brought a huge smile to that man's face. You brought him back a piece of his dad and the memories that went along with it.
Great work boys.
You hit on the perfect formula for future content. The oral history and photos are a perfect addition to this story. You and Briar should be very proud for what you did for this gentleman!
Two door, MASSIVE wow
I’ve only heard stories of Reggie’s car and now I see it come back to life in your hands Dylan. Thanks for helping Reggie get it going. Now to get him to come see me so I can see it in person!
Oh man, so in love with these type of videos.... a beautiful store, a lot of love for People, for cars...I appreciate, from France. Congratulations for your job, for love you're put on this project....thanks for him, for this incredible man who's speak about his Mother, with love
Dylan you are a Great man! We love Reggie!! And that caddy that was gorgeous!! Great job guys you two knocked it out of the park
Wow Reggie was so happy, how can you not just keep smiling, Thanks Dylan