Gravel in the Gas Tank?? Will it Run...BETTER? 1931 Chevrolet Coupe Tune Up and Test Drive! 

Top 3 channel on the Tubes for this guy. Never miss an episode. Using period correct tools is outstanding.

The wave from Matt in the rumble seat - classic. Currier & Ives classic.

I wonder what a tune and service like this would have cost back in the day. Great video guys.

I did not know the spark plugs were left hand thread.

So much fun and loved the tire chains and the ride in the rumble seat

Ole exhaust leak on the flange see the smoke puff out when you start it lol..

Very cool video. Good luck on the 63 Pontiac.

I'm curious of the original factory colors. The fenders looked to be Black once you get under the Pine-Tree Green, and Is the body a Straw Tan? Just covered by an Avacado Green? Or was the body that Leather Brown that we see under the hood?

where is the carb?

It's amazing the number NOS parts your viewers have squirrelled away and they generously send to you to keep the amazing old relics functioning as they were intended. Just love your collection of old early 1900s tools. Greeting from East Texas.

really cool to see you guys doing this in an old service station, with old tools, and old benches, and old parts, just unparalleled

What’s the thinking behind iodine on the spark plugs? Never heard of that before.

Good one fella's.. I like details about tools of old & how they fixed them... That boring machine that you used on Scotts rod bearings was cool... Amazing that lead was used ...Goes to show how simple cars were compared to today.

This is AWESOME 😊I LOVE NEW CLICK AND CLACK SHOW

It’s such a joy to watch Strong’s Garage at work - you really do have the right tools, not a mole grip in sight tightening a spark plug. It’s super to see that many generous folk are donating rare gems to your period workshop. I feel sure that your underwear is correct too!

Actually, that was fun! Great seeing you bring the old Chevy back to life. What was with the rocks in the gas tank?

The handyman's secret weapon? Well if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Keep your stick on the ice!

Matt + Jim, great video as usual! One comment though I hope you put a dab of grease on the distributor points cam. Otherwise that new point arm will quickly wear down. All the best!

What a beautiful ol' Chevy. Congrats on 12k subscribers and cheers to many, many more. Love the channel, guys. 👍

Iodine on spark plugs never heard of that before what does it do?

Another great one guys.! The old Chev sounds good but looking forward to the Model A coupe. Cheers from NZ. -Wayne.

Wow, that ol girl should be at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin. Love this show

When your old gas gauge goes out you throw a couple of rocks in your fuel tank, and ever bump is a different ring in you tank letting you know the level of your gas.

Where can you go for a dab of old car resto sunshine? Strong's garage! Cold War Motors is the Yang to your Ying, unkempt, obsessive and full of dark humor and darts; Strong's is bursting with cheer, order and color. Fans can explore all sides of our "hobby" without putting down our phones. Then, there's Carter-- the Rasputin of bodyshop geniuses... Long live Kanadian Kar Kulture!

Gas can is nice not like the modern ones they're adult proof

Matt, Jim, love the show. Nice long video and so informative and fun to watch! That Chevrolet is a runner and a looker. Great show. Until next time, cheers from Wisconsin

You guys are doing great love the show

I own a 1951 CHEVROLET DELUXE with the same 6 cylinder

Do you Fellows listen to "Big Band " music while wrenching away ?

👍 ✌Nice period correct tune up, no need for pushin gloves

Jim wishes it was a Ford 🤣I wish it was a Dodge . Nice work boys . 👍🏻

You should have a giveaway of the old new stock boxes the spark plugs came in.

My dad's first car was a 31 Chevy coupe with rumble seat he paid 25 dollars for from who turned out to be my grandfather now I have a 30 chevy sedan that was turned into truck during wwll 194 CID 6 cylinder runs good and has 2 3 speed transmission's back to back and wooden spoke 20 inch wheels

What a sweet ol' Chevy. Nice touch with the vintage correct tuneup parts.

best tools on the Tube.... no wait that came out wrong....

Geezer car guy here. Until watching this episode, I never knew that AC stood for Albert Champion. And I didn't know Champion plugs was anything more than a catchy brand name. Zim tool is cool.

What a lovely original car . Top blokes 👍👍👍

Two-tone green...just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

My Father who was born in 1921 told me his first car was a 1928 Chevrolet that he paid $ 125.00 for. Doesn't sound like a whole lot but then again he was making a $ 1.25 a day plus his lunch logging with a team of horses. I can only imagine.

I'm waiting to see a Studebaker!

Thanks for the video Guys, Always a treat.

the zenith is way better than the marvel... especially cold starting.

That old Chevy sure cleaned up nice, it was great seeing it out playing in the snow! I also appreciated the vacuum hose modification trick. It will be a real time saver the next time I'm doing my seasonal gas tank vacuuming.

What a amazing car. This could easy win a summer beater challenge. Beside how many of these do you see around? I would say almost none. There is a rattling noise that can be heard from the engine while it's in gear. I wonder what it could be?

Another great video Come on spring!

Have you guys ever rebuilt the 3 part spark plugs? Are there parts available for that anywhere? Would be a neat video to see if that is even do-able, as I've never seen that done. Good idea on the using copper crush washer for the spark plug. I needed some new washers for the plugs on my Allis Chalmers 6-12 last summer, as I noticed that they were bubbling around the base of the plug when I was washing the tractor up getting ready for a show. I ended up getting some new plugs, it never dawned on me to use copper washers to fix up the other washers (which were good except for the washers). I'll have to try that. May even work better than the washers the plugs come with, I'm a little suspect of them after seeing them leak like they were.

Perfectly PURRRfect! Drives like a Dream! Great job, fellas! Thanks for the excellent content!

A friend of mine was gifted a beautiful original '31 coupe, and he generously let me drive it last summer-interesting experience-about 45 mph is all out-it must have a really high gear ratio rear end-great video guys-thanks!

While removing the valve cover, you came up with a great title for a RU-vid show. "Two Simple Nuts." Lots o fun to see your work.

Are you stuck with gasohol in the Great White North? It’s the default down here, but you can buy pure gas in the Carolinas and VA.

Hello Jim and Matt!! CWM sent me over here to watch the fun!! GREAT show!!

This car has Scott's name all over it. Sorry Scott.

I love the old Chevy what happened to GM the brand new cars they make now are just junk thanks for the video I enjoy them very much have a great day pretty soon it's be summer you can Cruise 😊

Nicely done guys!😁 Have a great weekend.

Can I be friends with you two? Brings back a lot of memories. Great job!

I have the same car - it’s a bit shinier- but interesting to see the adjustments you made. Now if I can figure out why my horn stopped working!

The brilliant use of the "handyman's secret weapon" makes me wish for more Red Green in the world.

Did the starter not have a brush dust cover like the generator has?

Good gracious thats a great car.

Love this little coupe! Nice to see it out on the road... Looking forward to another visit soon fellas... Keep up the great work!

Why add "a drop of iodine"?😊

I need some 60 era keys cut if you guys are into that. I even have the key blanks for some of them.

Hit the like button! Holding that same ZIM tappet adjuster in my hand wondering when it was used and by whom…thanks for the education guys!

Thanks lads, that was great! All the best, Mart in England.

All good ! Keep at it !

Can you please have those shirts available on your merch page?

I can smell the old gas all the way from Memphis. thanks for the memory

@4:18 That gear cluster has me curious as to what vehicle that belongs to.

Thanks guy's i am in my 80's and i really straight 6's 👍 Shoe🇺🇸

Are you guys wearing vintage shirts?

12K... Woohooooo!

Really nice content well done strong bros.

Cool Chev Boys!

As usual, interesting video. Would loved to have seen a bit of a closer look at the valve adjustment tool in operation. Thanks guys

Don't you have to add lead to the gas?

It's always a pleasure to peek into your shop!

Great episode. Thinking best one yet. Keep it goin!

I'm be watching when you first started both exceptional mechanics, good job Matt & Jim.

Scott would hemorrhage because of not cleaning the starter to new or better than new condition. My advice is never disturb a sleeping problem... if its working then just leave it alone... short of tune ups of course. The valve covers were designed to if not bent down from a wrong tightening thing.. the acorn nut on the top was the torque for it.. Nice job guys

Great old Chev.

Thanks for sharing another great video. I appreciate your editing very much. You show the mishaps but pass over the tedious valve adjusting. I also appreciate the use of books and proper tools. You guys are the best

Another fine episode!!!

what? no fender covers?

Please wear safety glasses when operating that parts cleaner!

I do not have any old parts to send you Guys But I truly want to thank those viewers that have and will send their old stash of parts to you all to get to live a life that they were built for. Great video Jim and Matt keep up the good work.

You guys. Always. Interesting. Your. Info. On. Machinery. And. Specs. Of. These. Old. Cars. Keep. It. Up. Thanks

Just stumbled on this channel and thought it was Bob and Doug McKenzie. Stuck around and decided to subscribe. You should too, hoser.

You guys hit the spot every time, you always manage to make an old 4 banger 1928 Chevy survivor car owner grin!

If I could pick a place of employment just at will it would be your place or as close to it as I could get hah! Cheers from way down south in Tennessee.

Oh yeah. Perfect

So refreshing too see a couple of real MACHANICS, instead of all these irritating COWBOY bodgers ..

What a great project that will be for somebody. Its mostly all there, it runs & actually sounds good. The world needs all the 31 Chevs it can get. On I-75 in Detroit yesterday morning, drove past the Ford Plant on my way back to Canada, was thinking about you guys. It would be like visiting Mecca for Strong's Garage.

I hope it helps.I posted this on "Jonathan W's "youtube as he does vehicles from all eras and it currently rebuilding Steam engines for fun.He has over a Dozen vehicles all here would like,and even a couple they may not have seen.He's a "rescue tow-truck driver" and builds vehicles for fun.I found him about 6 years ago.He was busy Before then,building and rebuilding what he wanted.

You guys rock!

I have an NOS Filko regulator in my '56 Buick Special. Yup, I am still running the stock ignition, Carter 2 barrel carburetor, and a generator. I do have an electric fuel pump back by the gas tank, to assist the mechanical pump on the engine. It helps with vapor lock which is an issue with the Buick nail head engines on today's gasoline.

Plugs hanging on by a couple threads, hand tight, huge gaps, two gaskets, six different spark plug makes...don't drink and tune-up, kids. Hadn't thought about the dozen or so tire chains hanging up in my grandparent's old garage in years! Identical to yours, with crusty, old leather straps. Super enjoyable episode, guys! Thanks for letting us hang out.

Great episode as always! Love the attention to detail. I agree that many "mechanics" would have just left that autolite "tap" in place and ran it.. Appreciate the way you guys show how to undo previous "fixes" from decades gone by.. Always look forward to visiting Strong's Garage!

One of the many GM factories in Flint MI (back in the day) was the Albert Champion parts plant. "My dad works second shift at AC spark plug."

I’m really enjoying these episodes, a fascinating way to learn how things were done, thanks fellas! That Chev really ought come Down Under, it’d fit right in here in country Australia!

Such an incredible car, gentleman. Well done, both of you.