Will It start 59 Rambler
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- In this video I get a 59 Rambler running that had been parked for years . It has a 195 flathead inline 6 with the optional automatic transmission. Driving it for the first time without brakes didnt go so well at first.
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You know you have found a good channel if a sentence like: -"NO ROCKY, DON'T EAT THE DRILLBITS!" is uttered on it...😉👍
That’s funny thank you
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Well hey there young one Happy Birthday u have a great day
Rocky chews and jumps on every car. He does what he does in all the videos. No script. Almost wonder if those animals comprehend the camera and mic. Of course not. It's a critter. Right?
Spending time with family building memories that both of you will remember forever. PRICLESS!
Thank you I hope so
Indeed !! And HECK A RAMBLER , NOW THAT’S JUST CLASSIC AMERICANA AT IT’S BEST 🇺🇸 . . AMC , the automotive division that tried with SOME EXTREMELY DIFFERENT WAYS !
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The look on his face when the engine starts is priceless. Makes me happy for him too!!
We were very excited
Glad I waited and watched from the beginning. (actually OCDs wouldn't not let me)
Back in '75 or '76, I was 11 or 12 and my friend Robert Ramos' moms blue 61(?) Rambler wagon was parked and broken. Wishing we could fix it for his mother and with very(emphasis) little mechanical experience, Robert and I went to taking it apart. I do not remember how far we got but that engine compartment was just full of nasty oil... as did we post haste.
Apparently, we were using his uncles tools. He proceeded to chastise us in spanish followed by pointing at the block from the wheel well. At the time I didn't understand the significance of a rod poking out of the side of the block but, the inflection got the point across. I don't remember what motor it was but this video brought a flood of memories!
Thank you for what you do!
Oh, I remember the beatin pretty well too. Medium switch, not too thick, not too thin... the Goldielocks switch!
That’s hilarious
That’s a great story
Finally watching this episode. As for the back windows that was a "child safety" feature. Kept the kids from falling out the window while allowing fresh air to pass thru and help with air movement.
I was born in 54 and my parents had a Rambler. I sat in the back seat of one of those...
Ok thank you, that’s great
MY MOTHER DROVE A STRAT DRIVE RAMBLER IN THE EARLY SIXTIES. NOW SHE IS 85 AN WAS TALKING ABOUT IT THE OTHER DAY . Y'ALL DO A GREAT JOB , THANK YOU !
That’s great
The smile on your face when it fired off and when you and Ralphy are riding in it are priceless!!!
I didn’t think it was going to run
I quit watching junk yard digs cause his language isnt family friendly and I dont like how he speaks of my savior. Found your channel and im loving it man. I like how you show when things dont go as planned. Reminds me more of how my mechanicking goes. God Bless you and yours!
Thank you so much i really appreciate it
That's all the windows roll down or they'd touch the tire! Love love love your Rambler and your Falcon too!!! That's great how you involve your kids, you're a good father.
Thank you
Man I am 82 years old and have owned several cars with windows that only went dosn half way. Theey were always calld Child and dog protection windows in my life time and I used to own a Chevrolet dealer and have rebuilt many cars. I own . Mt Shasta Orphan Classics Group and have owned Service stations and Truck Stops as well as Trucking Companies and have scrapped out car's by the Lot's of ten in a lot.
Man I learn something everyday. Thanks for that lesson Taylor Z
Sleeper dude Rambler overhead valve sixes were awesome also
The look of pure joy on your face when.you get one of these things going brings a smile to my face!
It’s an awesome feeling
I'm 70 and remember that song "Little Nash Rambler". We were all singing it!. Had such great rhythm, how you could you not learn the lyrics!! Thanks for the memories brother.
That’s great thank you
Thank you for your channel love how your whole family is in it god bless yall
Thank you
Another great video with comedy too when the car went in reverse how did you not swear your face the smile when they start and run says everything I love about classic cars
It’s not natural at all for me to swear thank you for watching
Love watching your videos, you just seem like such a good man, a super awesome dad, a real good guy. I think anyone that is a friend of yours would be blessed.
Thank you I hope I live up to that
Good show!
My grandparents had one of these and I was told it was so weak on power that when they would get to Morrison hill in Dixfield Maine, everyone in the car had to bail out and walk to the top while my grandfather drove it to the top of the hill. So my father has told me.
Love what you’re doing with these old cars.
That’s funny thank you
I love what you do to these old cars but keep them coming
In the other video you ask about the back windows going only half way down. Back in those days AMC/Rambler was more interested in safety than most other manufacturers. The unibody construction and other things like the windows were part of the safety. This as you know was before car seats for small kids so they limited the size of opening so small kids couldn't roll the windows down and climb out while going down the road, You will find this is a very neat car and very high quality. And easy to work on.
Ok interesting thank you
Still working my way through all your videos from before I found you. It is awesome to see your progression in your UA-cam journey especially with the kids doing it with you. Getting better and better. Can't wait to see where you go from here. Very glad that I found you. Keep it up and I'll keep watching. Yall are awthumb!
Thank you so much
Firstly, How on earth does some one of your age remember the Cadillac song (Play mates about 57 or 58). Secondly, Your family set up/life style is absolutely amazing. Your portraying what many in the UK thought was 'The American Dream' Don't stop what your doing as you bring huge grins to my and a lot of other peoples faces.
Thank you so much . I grew up on the old songs
My first vehicle was a blue 63 Rambler American Classic. Little 6 banger. Clean as a whistle and ran great.
Awesome
the smile on your son's face at 48:02 while looking at you, will forever be etched in his mind, way to go, you have just created another one of us. priceless. your gonna make a great granpa some day.
I hope so thank you
When you were driving that with Ralphie, I recognize that look on your face. It was the same big old smile I had on my face the first time I took my Rambler and drove it by myself. A little car just can't help but make you smile. When it's running right.
Wishing your daughter a Blessed Birthday. I didn’t think it was going to start and I was thinking timing was way off too low but you got it running I was so relieved when it finally fired up.
Thank you I didn’t think it would run either
@@Sleeperdude LET'S GO BRANDON .....
Probably the most fun little car I've seen on any channel. I could be reading into it but when Dad and Ralphie were roaring around the yard, I think I heard Ralphe say 'Never turn down excitement'
You done good my friend, its really pleasing to see an old engine come back to life and the Rambler rolling again. Thanks for the video and keep them coming. Best wishes from the NC coast.
Thank you glad you enjoyed it
It's crazy how the cheapest car in America at the time still had style and looked cool as heck.
Yeah that’s true
Hello from Northeast Tennessee! I love to see old iron brought back. Battery cables are often a problem to find the right length. I solved that problem with a Temco Hammer Lug Crimper Tool, a pack of terminal lugs and universal wing nut battery terminals. Everything is available on Amazon. With that setup, you can easily make the cables you need for anything and save money to boot. Keep those casings rollin'!
Thank you I appreciate it
HELP SPREAD THE WORD ( LETS GO BRANDON )
Hope you remembered that most six volts cars were positive ground.
Wow, this brought back memories. I learned to drive in my mother's 59 Rambler and later on first dates,etc. Fun little car, it was white with gray and black houndstooth cloth upholstery. She sold it to the neighbors kid who wrecked it.
Great story !! Thanks for watching
My mom had the 59 Rambler Six which is the next step up from this which is a Rambler American hers was a six cylinder overhead valve.
I absolutely do not watch regular TV anymore. I watch your channel and channels like yours. The level of humility you have displayed in your video explaining the choice to persue your UA-cam channel was absolutely heart warning. I love your content, it's always entertaining and informative. And best of all, you do it with your family.... instilling a passion for cars and wrenching on cars to your son is so reminiscent of my Dad and me. Good luck with your new adventure young man, it is my belief that you will do amazing things.
Need more people like you in the world Sleeperdude..keep up the good work!
Thank you I appreciate it
Sleeperdude - Hello from Southwestern Canada. Loved this video. Like you, I'm very good with this stuff, and also like you, I'm not afraid to say that I'm not an expert. I saw this video and saw that it fits my own experiences over the years since 1974. Great video, and thanks for bringing an oddball car back to life. I own a 1965 Acadian Beaumont myself - those of you on the American side don't see those very often. They were Canadian-only produced cars that were based on the Chevy Chevelle, but had a GTO dash, different grill, and different taillights. Built only in Canada by Pontiac Motor Division. Owning a car that's different is great - and your Rambler is definitely different. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
That sounds cool thank you
The 'Beep, beep' song was hilarious and very popular.......mighty Cadillac vs. little Nash Rambler......enjoyed the rescue...engine sounds excellent....body is original and straight..thnx a mil.
It’s awesome
I started watching your videos last week, and they are very entertaining. Today is special. This is the first video in which I've heard Rocky say something. He's been silent on all the other videos I've watched.
So...I subbed!! Thank you for sharing your time, your family, your garage, and your goats!!
I love old Ramblers and Studebakers. To me, they represent an innocent time in America, the 50's and 60's.
Thank you so much
My first car was a powder blue 1965 Rambler Classic. My friends at the Hells Angels clubhouse loved that car. Could drive around with out getting hassled by the cops.
Awesome
Awesome video! I wish I could give more than one thumb up! Keep on brother showing the old AMC some love!
Thank you
Love watching the whole family jumping in on your projects.
Thank you
To save the starter and battery, to check for spark just flick the closed points and see if you have spark at the coil high tension lead. The back windows only go down a little as a safety. They expected that children would be in the back seat. So they couldn’t fall out of the windows. Lol. Rambler had great body flowing designs and look cool even today.
Ok thank you
So HAPPY none of the family including pets were near the Nash when it lurched back into your air compressor !! My dad almost squashed me when the linkage jammed in gear car took off straight toward me but I able to drop down under the porch 👍🙌👏 which stopped the car ! Any way since then I always chock the wheels faithfully !be safe and stay cool
Yeah me too, that’s a crazy story
I think the “trick” to reassembling a starter, is to use a large socket to keep the brushes spread apart as you insert onto the shaft/armature.
Cool car, really enjoy your videos thanks for the effort.
Ok thanks
You can usually insert a paper clip to keep the brushes apart and then pull them out after it's assembled
I had a '60 Rambler American wagon. It had the flathead 6 and a 3 speed manual transmission. Great little car. It ran very smooth and quiet. It got 31 mpg. Great channel. Keep it up.
Josh and family...You guys are 100% Awesome in Every Way! Found you a month or so ago and your channel is my happy place! Thank you! 🥰
It's always been a dream of mine to find a Nash Rambler and make the Ultimate Sleeper Caddy Killer...I'd stalk the car shows and follow the Caddy's out Beeping 😂😂😂
You'll be past 100K in a day or so...And you deserve it!!!...You have all the ingredients for a Million Plus Subs 🔥🔥🔥
I bought one of these cars in 1973 for $5., and I drove it for 2yrs. Love them old ramblers.
That’s great
Omg! Freddy’s is so underrated!! I always grab some when I pass San Antonio! Btw. Happy birthday to your beautiful girl!
Thank you ..
I love your channel so much you always make me smile 😃 & your daughters face was priceless. Love it, love it, love it. Blessings to your family.
Thank you
That was a great smile to see when that started ! Well done
Thank you
It was a great smile.... but it made me think a little bit maniacal like Dr Frankenstein.... "it's Alive!"
Love this old car Bud. My dads friend had a couple of Ramblers when I was a little guy .I rode in them many times. I'm 70 yrs young now. ! Outstanding !! Get that sweet thing thing RUNNING !! GOD Speed Bud !!
That’s great thank you
You guys are a crack up. Another great video! Love seeing the kiddos get involved. Oh and Rocky helping of course.
He’s funny
Rocky and his waff, and the cawl and the casings 😂
In the early 60’s my Dad bought a 1955 Rambler coupe, same body style as this one. Didn’t have an engine. He put a flat head six from a late 40’s / early 50’s Full size Nash in it.
Both cars were manual transmission. The really interesting accessory on the 1955 was that it had vents for air conditioning, but all other components were gone. We kept it for a while before my Dad traded it for a 1955 Chevrolet station wagon.
That’s a cool story
Really love your show, and the fact that your family and goats are involved. Just a tip: when you're starting an old motor, have the throttle open wide. When it's closed, you're creating a vacuum in the engine, which acts like a brake on the motor. Obviously, you have to be prepared to quickly back off the throttle once the engine starts, so you don't rev the motor to death. Keep up the good work :)
Thank you
Not sure how I have missed this video- your kids are growing up - learning such good life lessons with these projects. Keel up the good
Well I really like your new ride - We have one just like it chasing around town but don't be mess-n with it at a red light. - Now Rocky is doing his job overseeing your endeavor BUT Mrs. Rocky is being a little unruly stomping around on the roof.- Happy BD Squeezy.
That’s cool thank you
Hope your hand is ok. These videos are better than anything on TV nowadays. Good times with the family.
Thank you and yes hand is fine now
I laughed out loud a couple times watching this. Good stuff, fun and entertaining. Nice mechanic work too. 👍
Thank you
Try to find the show where the Mexican Dude has an old Dodge Wrecker with a Boom and a Chain Hoisr to taise a big truck abnbd pull it if you want to laugh. Man UI had to call my Heart Doctor.
I forgot that I watched this video 2 years ago and left comments! Still I enjoyed watching it over again.
Very cool project and time with the kids is priceless. Every one of those old Ramblers I've ever seen all smoked. Had not seen one with an auto trans before. The ones I saw growing up were all 3 speed manuals.
I wish it was a three speed maybe I wouldn’t have ran my compressor over
@@Sleeperdude But the deck lid withstood the impact with nary a scratch. Enjoy your videos. Thanks
Another great video. The Rambler looks very much like the late 50’s Standard Vanguard and Ensigns which were built by Triumph back then. Nash also made the metropolitan which was in fact an Austin
So a definite connection between both companies across the pond
That’s cool
You're awesome,. Thanks for getting the rambler running again,. Dad had one back in the day!
Thank you for watching
I think the rusty floors was a nash thing, growing up my dad inherited a 56 nash metropolitan from his gather when he passed, car had 50k miles, original paint/ interior.. no rust anywhere but the floor pans were gone, frame was solid etc. The passenger side floor was a sheet of plywood
Maybe so thank you
First off...NEW SUBSCRIBERS!! I really enjoy every part of your videos. Your love of cars,sharing your love of cars with your family. Your videos are family friendly. I can't wait to share your next video with my family. THUMBS UP!!
Thank you very much
Muy buen video me emocioné como vos cuando arranco ajjajj acá en Argentina hay Rambler pero son muy diferentes son un máquina saludos desde Argentina Temperley
Hi guys I 'm pleased to meet you all, just tuned in to your videos for the first time, love it cause I love old classics love to bringing dem back to life... Happy Birthday daughter I'm calling you dat cause I don't know your name, god bless you may you have many more to come in the years to come... my birthday was yesterday turned 17... take care...
Happy Birthday !! Thanks for watching
Beep Beep (little nash rambler) by the playmates. About 1959
Yes sir
I'm 70 years old. My mom had the stationwagon version of this car when I was 15 years old. My buddy and me, learned to drive with it.I think it was 1966. In Charleston, West Virginia we would go to the grocery store parking lot on Sunday because they were closed. They were not allowed to open on Sunday then, but shortly after that they changed the law and started opening on Sundays. I worked at the store 4 years after that. Just a little history lesson , lol. Those were cool little cars. I enjoyed your video.
That’s a great story thank you for sharing I wish mine was a station wagon
Some advice from a 70 year old who has been wrenching all his life. The first thing you should be doing once the engine will turn over with the starter motor is run a compression test on it. This will reveal to you a ton of useful information. If you have a dead cylinder or all cylinders are equally low or whatever, those readings can more accurately steer your diagnosis than just randomly hunting and pecking. Knowing the basic condition of the engine early on makes everything else easier and makes you look smart. A quality 12 volt test light, a quality remote start switch and a quality timing light are the essential tools of diagnosing.
Ok thank you
true but on a revival its kinda a will it run not check the engine health thatd be something you do to a car worth some money or something youve already done a revival on
what's the fun in that 😀
This is the video i found your channel with early this year. I have a 59 Rambler super myself. Glad i found your channel. I love it and have watched this video a few times.
Whats the worse thing rocky has gotten into or eaten ? Great video you did great work getting it running.
My wife has had to get a socket out of his mouth with him trying to eat it as fast as he could
Oh, man, was that ever a vid on patience and perseverence! Congrats for sticking with it. Was really great when she finally started up and kept on running! Mortske would also be proud. A great running little car.
I was worried it wasn’t going to run
@@Sleeperdude interesting the problems often end up being very simple, as in ur case the timing being out just a hair. Like u said sometimes it pays to sleep on a problem or step away for a bit. Always a good feeling when ur hard work pays off to the sound of a good running engine.
@@Sleeperdude thank you for putting in the time to reply
Love how you put in the history of these cars! We never had any Rambers in the family so thanks for sharing a part of american history with us! Yep the firing order on many flatties can be remembered by.. at 15 she's too young.... 36 she's too old.... 24...she's just right. 🤣
That’s hilarious never heard that before !!!
i was gonna say that its also cummins firing order too and some cat engines
@@TylerDuysen Yep there's quite a few inline 6 engines that works for. haha
@@BrodieBr0 except ford usually mopar was the same back then too yeah hell alot of engines were i guess thats true
This Rambler was my 1st car ! I got one for my 13th birthday in 1969😝 it ran and I wasn't allowed to go off the ranch with it. Great car !
That’s awesome
Adjust you timing some
I did later in the video
I’m screaming at the screen🤯
@@Sleeperdude I think your doing a great job. I enjoy watching your videos a lot. I also like the fact that you include your kids, you a good dad. I respect that most of all. Keep the videos coming.
Your upload put an extra shine and a smile on my dial this fine Sunday morning!
That’s awesome
Look as tho she having a good time on her birthday, she so cute. Making that trip to see a car lol thanks for showing us and your daughter.
Holy smokes!! We had the 1959 Rambler American station wagon, AND a sedan. Plus, a sedan we stripped for parts!! Memories!!!!
Oh yeah, the rear wheel hubs are pressed onto the axle...they tend to let go if you're heavy on the gas pedal.
Ok thanks for letting me know
Great video. Love the participation of the kids. A lot of the rear windows in the 2 dr, vehicles in the 50's only went down part way.
Ok thank you
Isn't it a beautiful thing to hear an engine fire up, after all the blood sweat and tears...and of course the occasional throwing of a wrench. Good job.
Yes it is thanks
@@Sleeperdude happy belated birthday to your youngster.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Sleeperdude has become one of my favorite channels. Preciate the content.
Thank you
my grandpa loved ramblers he had maybe 10 or more he gave my older brother a 52 nash and younger brother a 62 rambler wagon 3 speed overdrive was good on mpg. I wasn't left out he gave me a 1947 IH kb2. all of us at 16 yr old, mine in 1974 I have 2 hubcaps for rambler I found after he passed.
Nice
Love this video...I learned to drive in my Mom's 1962 Rambler, 2 door, 3 on the tree...it was a beast....went anywhere in snow in Pennsylvania! PS all your goats are the bomb! Really enjoy your videos, thanks!!!
Thank you that’s awesome
My Mom had a 59 American,3 on the tree, I was 16 and I drove it a lot. We lived in South Daytona and I remember that my Dad and I came up to Rockwood and on our way back home we stopped at Perry,Ga and we went 290 miles on 10 gals of gas , it was a reliable little car, Paul McCarroll
That’s cool
I can't believe I found a video of yours I hadn't seen, I thought I'd seen them all, but this one got away from me somehow. Love the old brochures from when they were new. My grandfather had a couple of those Rambler/ Nash cars, I always thought they looked pretty cool for the day. Really enjoyed this one too!
Thank you
The cows reaction to the little car was like yeah right dude seriously this is my spot
I remember when I was about 14. One be my friends parents had a Rambler station wagon. Had something called a hydromatic transmission. You put it in gear with buttons on the dash. Timing makes everything work. Good job
That’s cool thank you
Look Ma no hands!!! I loved your expression when she fired & kept chugging 😝👍🏻
I’m glad you liked it
That moment...when it starts and runs on it's own. Priceless.
Yes it is
My mothers first new car was a 1960 Rambler American. Drove it for 15 years.
Very cool
Timing wow amazing. I’m excited and awake! Great dad.
Thank you
I cracked up watching you do donuts in the pasture with that little Rambler.🤣🤣😂😂
Thanks I’m glad you liked it
I'm hooked on your videos.you your family great stuff.when you finally got that ole rambler started I think I was excited as you.Love seeing you bring these old cars to life👍
Thank you we had fun with that one
Also great job refabbing that hard to find starter. Top-notch video. Also great for you to have such wonderful children that are willing to help their dad . Again, congrats, and thanks for the vid entertainment
Thank you
Fun video! I'm glad you got it running! (side note: I have never in all my days heard someone call tires 'casings' ... lol). Kudos to you! Great channel!
Thank you, it’s a term used in the retread industry
@@Sleeperdude See THAT!? This old motorhead learned something NEW today! Thanks, buddy!
I like your find ....the 59 rambler👍 I myself had found a 64 Nash rambler that was in cherry conditioner except for the left front fender which had been replaced with a metallic green one that was slightly I would say wrinkled but I bought from a young Indian guy who had bought it from a little old lady who didn't drive anymore and had it parked in her garage for 8 years and it only had 66,000 miles on it.needless to say it drove like a top....it was a 164_6 and he sold it for $175 to me....best deal for a car I ever came across and this was in 1987 👍🙂 loved that little rambler....the only problem I ever had with it was the exhaust manifold had cracked and I parked it so I could replace it but it got towed because in our City which was Newark, CA they had a city ordinance that would tow your vehicle if you had it parked in the street for more than a week....hence it got towed because I delayed parking it in my driveway the night before and the city tow service grabbed it 😔 and being I was only working part time I couldn't afford to get it back out....oh well
And my sister has pet goats 👍
Oh wow that stinks. Thanks for watching
i swear i dont know how you dont have a 1,000,000 subcribers this guy is such a good dad and a great youtuber
Thank you I appreciate it
@@Sleeperdude no problem keep up the good content man!!!
These car were sold in the Netherlands, as a Renault Rambler! A cousin of me had a later model Renault Rambler. That one was a four door and it looked a bit like a smaller version of your white car! I mean the car you collected the Christmas tree with! He bought it new and only used it to go to school, were he was headmaster! That all was years ago, but he still drives it. For the rest of the time, it's parked in the garage! 😊
So cool
cute daughter. how lovely. happy birthday to her. glad you got it running finally. that was a perseverance battle. the starter job ugh. tough, dude. and then the ignition-timing. I thought at first it was the oil-bath, for probably years.
I love the vibe of the vids. keep it up. cool family. Rocky. Godbless.
Thank you
Greetings form the UK! I enjoyed watching the video very much, and couldn't hel0'sp laughing out loud when you drove off in reverse.My dad had a 1963 Rambler Station Wagon which he bought new, so I had been looking forward to seeing the video and was very surprised to see a flathead under the bonnet (hood).
I was very struck by the resemblance that the exterrior has to a couple of old British makes from the 50's; The Singer Gazelle and the Humber Snipe.
Great video.
Thank you I appreciate it
The Rambler was quite similar in overall size and power to some medium priced European and English cars. Like Volvo, Vauxhall, Standard Vanguard, Ford Consul etc. They were its main sales competition, not the larger American cars.
My first car back in 1966 '59 Rambler American 45k miles $75.00 drove it for many years great car.
That’s awesome
Hahh we use to run around the dining room table singing that song. It is magical
That’s funny
My sister and I used to have a record of “silly songs” with the beep beep song on it. We would play it and run around in circles speeding up and slowing down with the song. We loved that song. Good memories:)
Yes!!! Glad you enjoyed it
Your throttle reminds me of when I was a teen and I was a passenger in a Porche 911 & the throttle cable busted on the road. I removed the draw string from the bottom of my wind breaker coat and used it as a throttle cable. It was only long enough to reach out the passenger window, so I controlled the throttle while the driver shifted gears. We drove like that for 8 miles back to town.
Yes!!!
I’ve cleaned many a set of points by using the strikers strip on a matchbook. Those were the days!
Yes for sure
That starter made the difference. Glad you found one. Enjoyed this video.👍😁🤙🏻😊🙏🏻
Yes it did thank you