Will it run after 40 years? 1954 Chrysler HEMI first start! 

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One thing that most people don’t realize about old cars from that era is that if the ignition switch is removed from the dash, there is a pin that will allow the tumbler to be removed even though there is no key for it and once the tumbler is removed it can either be used to make a key that will fit it or it can be re-keyed or even de-keyed and then put back together instead of drilling out the tumbler. It was several more years before they were made in a way that the key was required to take it apart. I would rather spend the extra 10 or 15 minutes and do it that way than have to find and then buy a replacement assembly for it.

I love the way some of you younger guys appreciate these amazing old cars. Great to see your dad involved too. I have an old Granada here in the UK. My son also shares my interest . Those cars have grace and style even in neglected condition . Enjoy your hobby and passion . Best wishes to you both from an old guy who shares your interest .

Throw trans fluid or marvs mystery oil in cylinders and let it sit. Have a 53 desoto I bought that last ran in 1971 it freed up the rings to get better compression

I think I would have bunged some lube in the cylinders before cranking, just for the hell of it. And a small amount of heavy gear oil put in before attempting to start sticks to the walls and bumps up compression. Good luck... Lovely car. A prime candidate for renovation.

I would wear a 😷 next time cleaning out a car like that. Love the car can't wait for next video.

Whenever I would be going through the interior of an old car I picked up I was always watching for any coins as the newest coin was usually from around the time it was parked and the wear on the coin was also an indicator of how long the coin was in circulation. Besides that I collected old coins back then and did find some good ones that were older than the cars were that were in nice condition. It always amazed me at what different things I would find in old cars.

Y’all need to do a part 2!

Really nice old car! Runs quiet for being so old and neglected. What a gem of a car

I agree.. part 2 please

We appreciate your hard work and dedication by taking the time and details to show us as many details as possible.

super clean is way better then oven cleaner and it wont harm the paint

A great engine the 331. Know it well. Back in the 60's I swapped one into a 1957 Dodge Coronet. Modified it with a 4 bbl and a cam from a 354 engine. Car was fast and won me many a street race. But good god was it ever heavy.

I'm not a mask person at all but I would have probably looked for one before I started working in that car and especially before dumping the vacuum tank.

It is recommended that you open the throttle fully when compression testing. No need to ration air to a cylinder that you are attempting to fill with air to test sealing.

Good job getting the Chrysler running! You and your dad aren't afraid to get your hands dirty!

I purchased a 1953 Chrysler new yorker with the 331 hemi also, about 3 months ago. I will be watching this Series closely Because you don't see these cars often and it's hard to find anything for them. I'm super excited that you have one can't wait to see it come to completion!

I had a 54 Windsor Deluxe. Love to see this go.

Another one alive again, awesome :)

It's great to see these old beauties being brought back to life. My dad had a 1951 Imperial two door Club Coupe, 331 Hemi, Fluid Torque Automatic drive, PS/PB, electric seats, electric windows, wire wheels and was his daily driver until 1975!

That looks like a nice old Chrysler there. Mighty straight especially considering just how old that car is. And the engine doesn't sound too bad either. Surprisingly smooth considering you've got what amounts to a dead cylinder. I'd be willing to bet though that if you run that old car long enough then that cylinder just might come back to life.

Would love to see more on this!!

Well besides the fact that you don't have the carb opened up all the way letting are in is one thing but the main problem with turning these old Motors over as you should have lubricated all the cylinders possibly freeing up any rings hopefully when you do get it started it will heat cycle and do the same thing but I would never run a motor over like that without lubricating the cylinders that is bad bad bad. I'm not just an armchair quarterback I've been mechanic came since I was 15 years old and I am 62 now. Just a little bit of advice on every single cold-start that you do on a vehicle that has been sitting for a long time it a little bit of lubrication never hurts

In the mid-1980s I was a teenager when I bought a 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Newport Deluxe it had the 331 Hemi and I got to drive the car quite a few times

For that night time is really cool thing....... Good vibes baby......seeing those lights come on on the dash and the clock and the headlights wow it feels good

I love the 50s cars and trucks. They actually had style.

Good job getting her running! Can't wait for more.....

Such a cool car!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍

Good garden fertilizer

I never got a chance to see this video Travis. Man that’s the year I was born. Thanks again from. Sc

Anything more on this? I’d like to see an engine rebuild. Need to keep your heritage alive.

My go-to when pulling old cars like this out of a long hibernation is; WD-40, Blaster PB, and CRC QD Electronics Cleaner.

Lol keeping the sneeze in the video keeps me on this channel. Who am I kiddin I ain’t goin anywhere with all these cool cars anyways

I love your channel and all the 50s cars you and your dad try to revive

I used oven cleaner when I cleaned out my fuel tank on the car in my profile picture. My late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban. Perhaps some might enjoy following along as I get it back on the road.

Can’t wait to see an update video of this car

Are you going to do a restoration on this? I'd love to see it at least partially restored

The car is great, but I'm loving the willingness to work at something and apply ingenuity to reach your goal. Love this content!

My gramma had a 1954 coupe. The 'V' on the hood and trunk signified the V-8 engine. The Windsor had the overhead 6 and the emblem was horizontal with the Chrysler button in the center. The 'V' was also the wings of the Eagle which would've been affixed just above. The 3 holes in the hood held the Eagle and the wings are still used on today's Chryslers.

Very cool Really enjoy those old cars

Zip purple degreaser works great too

Watching the dash lights come on in the dark while a cricket chirps away

Love them old Chryslers.

Waw! Beautiful car. Give it the Travis touch!

Wow your literally what this car out of the grave your data have done a great job so far a lot looking forward to see the next episode

Love the old Chrysler products. Looks like a relatively easy restoration for someone. Would love to see it when complete.

It’s alive !!!!

True American 🇺🇸 real steel

Its like stepping into a time machine.

In. 1962. Our. Niebour. Had same. Chrysler. Thanks

Mr. B . Here ! You are a better man than I ! , I would call a fire truck pumper to blast it with a water hose ! I have cleaned many vehicles ,

You should hav pulled the plugs first and sprayed some oil in.

Awesome job getting it running

I have been subscribed to Coldwarmotors & Vice Grip Garage for more than 10 years. I’ve recently unsubbed them because of their lame content. They used to find old cars and get them running, etc. Then i found your channel and you do what they used to do. Dude you are so knowledgeable about cars which is so cool that you are so young. I’m now 64 and 25+ yrs ago i used to do what you do, tinker around with old cars, though I’m not nearly as knowledgeable as you are. I’m glad i found your channel! I truly enjoy watching your videos, I’m almost caught up on all the videos on your channel. Keep ‘em coming! I think you’re awesome!

I just bought a 54 Dodge Coronet 2 door that had the 245 Hemi in it and that wonky pre-variable variable transmission. Right after I bought it I went to my local antique car builder to get more info on the engine, tranny because although I'm a car guy I just don't know ALOT about those early Hemis and I ended up trading the shop the engine, trans and rear end for a 318, 3 speed Torqueflight auto trans and rear end out a 71 Dodge Dart. I know I probally lost money on the deal but I wasn't looking to do a full 500 point restoraton on my car, I'm building a Daily Driver Hot Rod that I can have fun with and still take to cruise-ins, Cars and Coffee's and local car shows, I got my upgrade and newer engine that I actually know about and they got a engine, trans and rear end to go into another car so another car that was previously junked lives, that's a win-win in my book, The money is a moot point, I ended up swapping the original bench seat for the front buckets of a 80 or 81 Dodge Omni, once again.... I wasn't going to use it and they can so another car can live, The rest of the interior I'm just going to redo myself and I'm going to repaint the car white but I'm going to 2-tone the roof, I just haven't decided what color but I'm thinking Dark red like the interior is going to be, the bucket seats are in great shape and don't need to be redone so that's what I'm basing my interior and roof color off of.

I don't know about you guys, but we measure the pressure in the engine cylinders with the carburetor throttle open. Well, in general, you are great fellows!

Cool car and would love to see more on it , definitely need to wear a mask that stuff will make you real sick

Great job

Digging the beard.

Enjoy all your videos from the washer dryer and on….

Great stuff

Area codes existed from the beginning of direct dialing calls (1962?), it’s just that the system didn’t require you to use the area code for local calls until about 1994, more or less. Now, back to the car…

New subscriber. The V is on my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban that I'm working on getting back on the road. Perhaps you might enjoy following along.

Had a 331 in a 47 Plymouth couple, she was a fun old hot rod in the early 70s. Good video .

It's funny how you were playing with the rat turds with your bare hands but once the vacuum comes out you wear gloves to hold the hose of the vacuum LOL!

Great job. I really love that old school car. Good luck with it you guys.

I’d love to see you collaborate with Junkyard Digs or Vice Grip Garage

You Americans were so lucky That New Yorker has beautiful lines and definitely would be worth restomodding for today's traffic

I live for that moment these cars come back to life with that first startup in decades

25:10 when I was in high school these were $100 cars all day long. 1966 through 68.

Your the first one ☝️ I seen on RU-vid to use oven cleaner on the engine. My brother in law showed me that trick years ago. And yes 👍 it does work.

Awesome video.

Good job

True mopar made in the 🇺🇸

And do not try to use a Group 1 battery. You need Group 2, and you need 1 gauge battery cables, you can't use 4 or 6 gauge cables with 6 volts

I realize Crystler has a bad rep. But my Granddad had a Crystler sedan 1968. He more than 250k miles on it, He sold it cause he got sick of looking at it. My aunt bought it and put 100k more miles on it! She made green seat covers for it.

Great job bro i love your content

Guys...while it's outside, open the doors and take a leaf blower to it. You'll eliminate a lot of vacuum work.

Spark plug. Cleaner. And. Tester. Is cool. First time. Seeing. One😅

Still solid

Thumbs Up!

Around 1962. Our next door neighbor. Had. One. Dark blue. Paint. Was. Good. But. Swirls. In paint. Thanks

Better lubricate the pisten rings and the cilinder walls before fire it up, and new oil is a must.. when it was running several times, then do a compression test, and the antenna is for FM, nice car!

Nice!

Bro I love these videos keep up the content bro some day there will be a emp and we gonna need a man like you around with this kinda knowledge

"courtesy lights"...also pretty common in the day.

Nice old Chrysler.

The springs in the seats were manufactured by the L.A. Young Spring & Wire Company, they supplied to all of the auto makers. Young had plants in Detroit, Chicago, NJ and California. When young died in 1964 Chrysler bought the facilities.

Que hermoso auto amigo Y muy lindo proyecto Saludos desde Argentina

beautiful car!!!!!!

It breaks my heart to start an engine that hasn't run for 40 years without changing the oil first. It just needs the best possible lubrication at this time. Or was the oil change done off camera?

This issue with that is your half right! But you still need the key to turn the tumblers while placing the pin the the hole at the same time.

Guys if its a standard, Just drag the car in 3 gear with spark it will start up no matter how low compression.

Your channel was in my recommendations, instant sub. Love the content and your love for our history. I just binge watched the international series and can’t wait for the next video! Keep it up!

Kick ass

I love that early 50's car design. Very contemporary, without the crazy wingtips and grilles. I'll be the first to admit though, that poor car is in rough shape. It’ll be great to see it come back!

WOW that's awesome 👍 I do believe that the COE in Jeepers creepers was the Chevrolet COE in the same year range, glad it runs the possibility with that truck are amazing God bless y'all thanks for sharing 🙏❤️💯

good job ! j'aime

Great video and car, needs too be saved😎👌🇳🇴

Yeah I believe vice grip garage has one of those old hemis too oh. It's so great that people are trying to bring these back man they are definitely a Dying Breed that is for sure. I remember growing up in South Florida back in the day when they had you pics vegetables you know and we used to see Hemi Motors they were using for water pumps to pump water from one field to another pretty freaking amazing cuz you can't even hardly find any of those these days. Good luck with the project