I am 73 now but back when I was 21 I owned a 63 it was brown and white with a leaper top and interior four cylinder I had fun with that car watching you with this one brought back fun memorys
The car was designed and first built when it was Nash. It was always built by Austin in England. American Motors was formed when Nash and Hudson merged. The Hudson plant was closed while the Nash plant remained open. The last Hudson's were rebaged Nash's. The Nash and Hudson nameplates went away after 1957 and the cars were all Ramblers. Interesting thing the Metropolitan was sold at Nesh and Hudson dealers for a few years.
Fantastic. I'm with you all the way with this beauty. Some strange things going on with that ignition switch, but I'm sure you'll soon get that sorted out. ALMOST running - WOW. Can't wait for the next update - thanks for sharing this gem with us. You deserve all your watchers too ! Take care 🙂 from England.
My dad had a 1952 Nash Ambassador which was a good car. I work with a fellow that had worked for AMC. I like your efforts with the engine getting it started, you’ll have a ball driving it and seeing the heads turn and watch you drive by.
Hey Ho! Good to see the Nash again.This writer rode in a few of these as a kid. Your the FIRST RU-vid car guy who uses the Service Manual. This is a fine thing!.I want to scream at the screen when some 'kid' goes to work on an old car and he has no clew what he is doing; but I do, having worked on TOO MANY old gas powered cars. These would be perfect candidates for a swap of power train to EV propulsion.
Metropolitans use to have a pull switch for the starter. Someone must have remove the pull starter and replaced it with a key set up. Check your manual again to verify the existence of a pull start device. There is Metropolitan parts vendor in Los Angeles called the Metropolitan Pit Shop located on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in L.A. It is a resource to check out for parts for Metropolitans.
I thought some of these cars were built by the Rootes Group in jolly old England. I used to get a ride to school in 1963, in Mama Barnhill's Nash Metropolitan, which was probably an early 60's model. Great memories!
Your doing great just do it slowly and you will get more knowledge of this gem. I can not wait till we see you even take some cleaner or a small bit of polish to even small spot so we get to see what to expect.
When I was a teenager my parents had a 58 nash metropolitan. About 1969. They drove it for a while then let it sit and we used it as a field car. Eventually rotted out and went to scrap. We loved that little thing.
You got yourself a cool little collector’s item there! Fun to drive, easy to store, not so fast but you can catch up to them with class! Lots of restoration parts available. I don’t think I’d sweat the aftermarket starter solenoid situation too much. The button they put in is probably more convenient to use and live with than the original pull type, plus having the button on the aftermarket starter solenoid would be handy for making repairs; no need for a helper to “bump the starter” or for you or to rig up a separate starter button! Me? I am totally leaving that in there! I am totally onboard with getting rid of that second ignition switch and putting the lighter back where its suppose to be! You probably stand a good chance of fixing your old, original ignition switch. Since they don’t have a “start” position, they usually don’t take as much heavy wear as a switch that does, but since you scored a new one, you’ll be set either way. Since the powertrain and driveline is all pretty much just MG, you can definitely do some parts cross referencing if the Metro parts guys are running on the expensive side for something you need. Always good to have more affordable options! Looking forward to more revivals; especially brakes! Nice work!
I learned to drive on a Metro (1962). Three speed on the dash 🤗 Often had loads of friends riding in the open trunk, back seat with the top down ( convertible) and front seat going to and from high school football games.
Hi. Just discovered your channel and have enjoyed the video. I've always loved these little Metropolitan cars and will look forward to watching you bring it back to life. Good luck with what looks like quite a challenge.
I plan to make several more until the car is road worthy and all shined up. After that I have a whole line up of classic cars and trucks to work on. Thanks for watching!
We could put a years worth of groceries from costco in the trunk + still have room for tools& emergency stuff! Our family was able to subscribe today! Still looking for the 3rd video tho.
Fill the Carb. float Bowl with 50/50 Petrol and PURE Acetone mixture(not Nail Varnish remover)..let it stand for a couple of Minutes...then Start it up. the Acetone will melt away all the Gummy Fuel and clear any Jet orifices. did you remove all the old Fuel that is in the Tank?
those engines need a lot of choke I would not put the original starter switch back in the car as they do not last long you are better off with the solenoid.
After the fact (of course) you could disconnect the exhaust from the manifold and try starting again. You may have a potato in the exhaust pipe. Narragansett Bay
The Metropolitan looks good doesn't look like much rust that's awesome my babysitter had a metropolitan I was little kid and I'm old now those are cool carsThanks for the video and just for fun check out cold war Motors you will be entertained lot of cool cars have a great day
🇺🇸👍 that is the school ignition system system ford Chevy etc. also doubles as a security system. Just take the cylinder out that you don’t have a key for to a locksmith and get 3 keys made. And it will start both keys on. I believe those horns are off another car. Great Car Good Video 👍
a pan of formaldehye left in the car and the car parked in the sun windows rolled up for 24 hr will take the smell out be very careful to air out car afterwards do not breath in fumes wear a mask
The body WAS designed by Nash, in the US, but built by Fisher-Ludlow, in England, with mechanicals and final assembly by Austin of England. The car was imported as a fully assembled, running and driving vehicle.
May I suggest turning down the music - or turning up your narration. I find I'm turning up the volume when you're speaking, then turning it down during the music - then I can't hear what you're saying - up-down-up-down, you get the idea. With respect :) P.S. - Industry standard for music and/or narration is -12db max level.
Yes absolutely! I agree that's very annoying. I'm very new to editing and I'll make sure to fix this in the future. Thanks for the recommendation and for watching!
Hi Newt I am from UK we have the Austin metropolitans here in UK for sale l have come across you video today on these fantastic little classics the one you have is wonderfull yes it needs some work been standing 47 years in a barn there is actually a turquoise & white one for sale it's done 80,000 miles it's very rare automatic transmission 1958 car immaculate loads of history & service records £7,800 hear in UK. There is 59 if these little beauties for sale world wide their is 10 for sale in U.S.A. If you wanted to see the price of those for sale in your country it might give you an idea what yours is worth when you complete your renovation I googled used nash metropolitans for sale world wide they were priced in English money which would normally be doubled your currency sorry I dont remember the websites name like I said I googled used nash metropolitans world wide it gave me a list of the nash metros for sale hope this info helps you I will keep watching your videos on these lovely little cars good luck with yours hope ut on the road soon.
