55 Chevy Isn't Ready To Wake Up! Trying to get her to run on her own. 

I am so happy to see that a man that appreciates her like you do, has been fortunate to obtain her. I am happy to help should you have questions, and it is good to see that you are open to the support. We all had a beginning, and first time for everything, and I can tell you will pick up the TriFive know how in short order. Not being afraid to go for it is the key. Be gentle with her, and she will continue to reward you. Great story behind it all, and very well owned since her journey began, and today she once again will be taken care of. Good on you and I wish you the best. Thank you for sharing.

Should be able to take the brass fittings off of the old pump and put all the new one

MAN!!! i wish i was there to help you! i know for a fact i could make that thing run on its own! wish i had a project like that! great job!

Doin a 56 2 dr wagon , The Project just officially started to day , unloaded regular 305 v8 I bought , ( guarantee runner , also have 327 ci 300 Hp with double hump heads ) but had to push the car back . Then back the truck up and unload , then call my son to help me push it a car and a half back forward . Tomorrow my wife TP Cruiser is goin out in the ran, she can park her , Camary behind it lol

Probably could use the adapters off the old fuel pump put them on the new fuel pump then the gas line fittings would've fit right

Shes abeauty! Two doors, coupe, Looking good, please take your time and dont rush. I think youve found a keeper!

Great video Im from South Carolina also ive got a 1953 chevrolet a 1955 chevrolet and a 1956 chevrolet love old chevies

Unbolt the fittings off old pump screw into new pump , from what I can see it’ll work

Yeah you just needed to take the brass fittings from the old pump and install them in the new one.

Check with NAPA. They do have a good assortment. Also check with Rock auto, and JC Whitney.

you need to open up that carb before you go any farther. Check the float, needle and seat, and the main jet. Accelerator pump also.

Great video ! Your 55 brings back so many good memories.Mine had a oil burning issue so badthat I could have fogged for mosquitos with it. Looking forward to your next installment.

You doing a great job

So exciting I can't imagine how much your going to have to go through it. I don't envy you and dealing with the purest people. Good luck.

For sure you and your family have a excellent 55 Chevrolet. That car looks extremely solid body wise for a 55. You haven't showed floor pans yet but from what you have showed it is an excellent shape for the year. You will figure out the fuel problem. Keep up the good work. A lot of people would love to have a 55 in that condition to start with.

Take your time on it fix one part At a time don't get in a hurry to get it done that's when you make mistakes it always works out like that you're doing good on it I love them Chevys

Change the oil, pull the fuel pump, it may be just stuck all the way down from sitting. fix the heater hose. I think the carb may be fine so START HER UP!

Your family sure took excellent care of this car, from what I see it just looks a little dirty. Great video.

When checking old school fuel pumps, yuu need to leave the output line off. this will reduce the restriction on the flow. your failure my be in the carb not the pump.. One affects the other.

Chrome tailpipe. Oh and a good sound system. Gotta have Tunes.

Try to find fittings to up the outlet to fit larger fitting. Might work.

Do some basic troubleshooting. Disconnect the output of the fuel pump to see if it's pumping. Also, gravity feed fuel directly from the roof to the carb.

Awesome work so far. I'm late to the party clearly, so I'm not sure how far you got with this, but if you haven't already and I'm no expert by any means but Danchuk auto parts, a great source for tri five Chevys.. I hope to see more on this project.

I believe this car would look good with those old style American mags. Dark centers. Only custom thing would do. Otherwise leave stock. Oh and a glass pack muffler. HaHa

Yes sir as I mentioned before there are rebuild kits available for those fuel pumps but you may have to go outside of your local auto parts store to obtain what you need. That is most likely a Carter fuel pump. You have nothing to lose by gingerly disassembling the pump and you may find that it is gummed up. Beings that it is not the original pump it may come apart without damage to the diaphragm and gaskets. Those pumps can be obtained if you can get the part number for that pump. Some of your sources such as Chevys of the 40s have those pumps and kits, you can pull the pump and manually operate the pump and it should suck and blow air. also can put a hose in gasoline and attach it to the suction side of the pump. The pump really consists of the diaphragm and two check valves in order to work. I had a Holley fuel pump on my hot rod engine and it quit on me (naturally on the side of the road) but when I got it to the shop I found the suction side check valve had actually vibrated out of its seat (I don't believe that it was properly seated). This Holley pump is actually a Carter fuel pump. Back in the seventies I put one of those Carter (a high performance one called a "zip pump") fuel pump on my 56 Chevrolet hot rod and I mean to tell you I had consistent fuel. That car you have is referred to as a 2dr sedan. If it is not a sedan then it is referred to as a 2dr hardtop. Just a note the windshield in a 2dr sedan and a 2dr hardtop are different. I would also assume that the back glass is different as well. On the 56 Chevrolet that came from Granddaddy one thing we did not do was to remove the front and back windshield glass and replace the rubber (it was old and cracked and of course leaked) We just did not want to take a chance of cracking the glass but we could have cut the rubber and removed the windshields (I call them that even though the back glass is referred to different) and when it came to reinstalling the glass taking it to the glass shop and have new rubber installed along with the glass (and never leave your glass with the shop for later installation as you may not ever see it again) Yes sir put you a new fuel tank in that car and make sure the lines are clean, good fuel pump and carburetor overhaul (soaking in carb cleaner and installing a kit) will get your fuel system squared away. These cars are old and your modern auto parts stores are not always going to carry the right parts (even NAPA but they are close) I get online and get a picture of the replacement part to see if the part is the same as what I am replacing. Those are 5/16 limes going in and out of that pump. Appreciate your efforts, brings back memories going back to 1968

Might want to start a black board , write down all the things you need to do. Get the carb kit or you wont know if the thing will excelerate correctly if you don't .blow out the fuel lines they might be cloged. get brake kits, only for rear , change front too Disk. your family will thank you.

Looks like a nice piece , put the tank in , blow out the fuel line . Its a 235. 6 cylinder , napa or rock auto , auto zone , any of them should be able to get one . Click e an wire connections to the starter or rebuild the solenoid, or replace it . She'll run!

Check out DD speed shop Dan has several tri fives and can probably give you some tips and resources for parts.

Maybe new interior. Paint maintainence. Like that color.

Why don’t you fill the fuel bowl in the carb?

Before you go get a new fuel pump, disconnect, you gas line from the carburetor and check and see if you were coming out that’s the best way to check your fuel pump next it could be your carburetor, Florida floater, getting stuck tap on the carburetor next tap on the carburetor

Find awrecking yard and locate decent matching fuel pump. Or new old stock oem

Remove the fuel line from carb, check pump flow and PSI. PSI should be 3.5 to 5

Even when battery was weak with a good pump shoulda stayed running.

That new fuel pump just needs reducer bushings, doesn't it?

Best resource is eBay I’m building a 56 these tri 5s take a different fuel pump eBay is my best place check the part number on your original fuel pump and you’ll find one ok. Great content

On the new fuel pump can you use brass plumbing fittings to reduce. Hookup. I think you probabally know what I mean

With that old pump you beating a dead horse

Also change the fuel filter it could be a falted one

My dad had a 55 Chevy 210, 265 V8 3 on the tree. It was white over yellow, but all green underneath that. I've seen a few painted the same way. Someone told me the green made the white and yellow bolder. The interior was green as well. I think maybe something happened in the assembly line and these cars were set aside until whatever issue was resolved, and they were put back on the paint line on white over yellow day. Can't find anyone to verify why these cars were repainted that day.

I HAD A CUB SCOUT FRIEND WHOS FATHER AND MOTHER OWNED A 55 OR SO CHEVY. I VAGUELY REMEMBER THEM SAYING SOME THING ABOUT FUEL INJECTION? ALL I REMEMBER IS THAT CAR HAD LOTS OF PICK UP! I MAY BE MISSTAKEN ABOUT THE FUELEE BUT SOME OF THE EARLY

TAKE THE OLD PUMP OFF AND TAKE IT TO PARTS STORE AND HAVE THEM MATCH IT UP TO WHAT YOU NEED TO HOOK RIGHT BACK ON AND MATCH LINE FITTINGS TO CORRECT SIZE AND IT WILL BE A BREEZE,,,EASY.

Use brass fittings from the old fuel pump they are adapters for bigger lines

fill bowl vent with fuel to keep it running.

You could fill carb up the vent hole . The fittings on old pump may fit the new one . Did You miss that ?

Try to preserve all of the original USA MADE pieces. Pick up How to Restore Your Golden '55 Chevy by Harold Louisiana as a resource as well as the 1955 Assembly manual and the 1955 Chevrolet Passenger car service manual. Those are all you need, as anything else, relative to literature is not necessary. Keep it up and know we are all here to help buddy.

Dude power wash it so you can see what needs to be worked on.

Pour fuel in the bowl vent and it will run longer

Chevrolet called it a sedan not a post that’s what car guys call it

Since the cooling system is down change the T stat

Put the new fuel pump on take the fittings out of the old one And put it back. The little pipe on the carburetor Squirt gas in the little pipe it'll fill up the carburetor

Keep this car as orginal as possible.

Shoulda started

Did you decode the trim tag yet could possibly be a Delray which would make it a little extra cool. If that was mine I'd get an LS engine with a trans and all the wiring and computer and make it a good turn key driver. AC would be a nice addition also.

55 two-door sedan

Me Smart Ass haha

Is a post sedan

I would suggest that you replace all the hose lines

It's a 2 door sedan

I'll be back. Next Video. HaHa

Will you one day convert to a 283 cu.in.v8 with manual four speed top loader?

Great project....you should check out DD Speed Shop on youtube. He is a little unconventional but works on these Tri 5's. Also try rebuilding that carb because the float is probably stuck. Keep up the great work.

Dont look at it. Replace it. (Fuel Tank )

I know you getting frustrated because it having a hard time trying to stay running. I think something is clogged up.

I dont like Spiders and Snakes.

Hey u have no spark.. check distributor vacuum or points

Check out Don.s hot rod garage on utube he is a 55 chevy guy he as a few of them very nice guy also I'd say he would be happy to give you pointers love the 55s great video

All i saw was jiggling of filter, no foam or indication of fuel draw.

Disregard that old fuel pump just take the arm off reinstall it but add an electric fuel pump instead

I would put an electric fuel pump

Talk less pls

i love the double nickels

Please ... could you inform me about the intent on selling this car ? I sent a message and got no reply. ....thank you kindly !