Will It Run and Drive 600 Miles Home? 1957 Chevy 210 Barn Find 

4am and you’re driving something this loud in your neighborhood - what a legend 😂😂. Seriously tho that thing is cool, you’ve found a real gem there.

I have lots of old cars and I always put a kill switch. It keeps people from being able to steal it as easily. I normally put a fuel valve in too. A switch is pretty standard for those of us who drive them everywhere.

Man, you lucked out on that purchase! I was gonna say "I hear an electric fuel pump!" the first time you flipped that main power switch and cranked the key to "on"! Good stuff, man!

Awesome video. Nothing better than driving a 57 Chevy. Gonna keep watching the progress.

I would bet that the starting issues are from timing. Would also explain the running better at speed.

That’s not a Bel Air…. Next step down; 210 model. Good luck on the journey with such an iconic ‘57 Chevy!!

If you can make regular progress videos of this 57 , fuel tank , paint body , leading up to a local car show . this could make your sub count sky rocket 🚀

Great video, glad you made it home safely. There was a lot of traffic for being in the middle of nowhere. Like to see more on this classic.

The problem with your starter is heat soaking from the headers. You need to get a gear reduced starter, then it will start everytime when hot. Had a 396 Chevelle do what your 57 was doing every time it was warmed up, started beautifully once cooled down again.

Great find! Gitter done..LOL I'm 77 and grew up with what is now history..Santa Rosa CA.. still have the 56 150 utility that delivered phone books to my home in the fifties and sixties..best to you..gitter done!

Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all sweet golden goodness in one place

Great video.. glad you made it home .. I like to take chances but the old gas tank could have been a major problem.. in the tank there is a sock on the pickup tube that notoriously will stop up .. I throw them away and use just a in line gas filter and no problems pretty much forever if you change the filter .

For the windshield and rear window, buy some cerium oxide, mix a bit of it with water to make a paste and use a buffer on the glass like you were buffing paint. It takes some time but you can get almost all of those light scratches out. I have a '57 210 2 door sedan that's very similar and I had the same windshield wear. I was able to vastly improve it, made driving much more comfortable. The stuff is available online and isn't expensive.

Of course it looks good, you've got yourself a 57 Chevy, you Lucky Dog!

I love the car! You can hear when you're starting it that the timing is off to the point of it not wanting to turn over and once it hot or up to temp it won't until it cools a bit. Once you set that timing right it should fire and start a lot easier.

Was about to comment about the old girl being a bit far advanced timing-wise, but I see someone's beaten me to it! The ol' Chev still got plenty of life in her and sounds great. You aren't the first to be surprised by a little toggle switch under the dash - when I picked up my Triumph Stag and drove it up both islands of my country to home, the clutch spring got a bit weak, so I was under the dash trying to shorten it and must have knocked a hitherto unknown switch with my shoulder. Next thing I knew, the horns were sounding off loudly at regular intervals in the carpark of the motel I was working in! The car had an alarm fitted that I didn't know about! The '57 looks like a great starting point for a project and that a lot of the expensive engine side of it (and brakes too) has been sorted already. It didn't look like the pipes went far back from the headers when you fired it up at the beginning (the way a puff of black smoke came out the back quite spread out was indicative of that) so I reckon that's probably a good part of the fumigation that was going on for you. The tach showed me something else that you might want to check - I reckon her gearbox fluid might be a bit low. She seemed to be a bit lazy on acceleration - there seemed to be a big jump in revs without changing down before she started accelerating to catch up (like a slipping clutch does in a manual vehicle) which usually signifies the oil in the box is less than the ideal amount. I could be wrong and its just a feature of the box, but better safe than shelling out for a rebuild, eh? Thoroughly enjoyed the video. I like your easy-going style, mate. Looking forward to the next one. All the best from a new subscriber in New Zealand.

That car needs everything.... literally everything. Looks sharp with those wheels.

Hey see what you started you have a legit Gem there the 1957 Chevy Belair is a fun car that s my dream car

Let's face it. You came up with a boneheaded plan to purchase an old car that wasn't running and drive it home without a back up plan - and you pulled it off. Congrats Mister Lucky.

The ornaments on the hood were called hood rockets. I had a 57 post 2 door car. Same color. 😊

Well done mate great deal and that old girl did well

Timing light is a must have and screwdriver maby adjust timing and carb adjustment pull a spark plug ! when you go buy something like this. Wrap the fuel line with heat shield.

I literally love this car!

Enjoyed the video and glad you're saving a 57! As a couple of people have already mentioned, it's a 210 2 door sedan, not a BelAir. Being a 210, your VIN should begin with VB57 if it was originally a V8, or just B57 if it originally had a 6 cylinder engine. So, that would be something interesting for you to quickly check out.

I've got an old Valiant sedan, runs a 2.76 rear gear as well as a bunch of brake, steering & suspension upgrades. I have plans for it, which includes swapping the standard gearbox for an iron-case, A-833 OD unit with a set of 3.23 or 3.55 sure-grip gears in an 8.75".

Nice car cant wait to see more videos of it

I had a Ton of these. 57 chevies in my early days-- I am 79 years young From Iron Mountain, Michigan- And today is January- 28/ 3024 -- I live in Michigan 49801 /// I really enjoyed this Video Sir.

Sweet ride

Maybe next time get some footage of the tow truck at minimal. With all the “will it run and drive” videos out there now it’s getting hard to believe that everyone of them are actually legit and not just staging a running car for views.

Sweet ride brother remember the car hasn't been driven in a long time and it's a brand new build that you didn't build or put together so have to learn her tuning and timing first and four most what's the internal goodies you have on that build to then learn how she performs kinda like meeting a woman 😁 anyway good luck with your ride brother 💪🤘🤙

A lot of guys put hidden security kill switches on their vintage cars. I knew a guy who rigged the cigarette lighter as the kill switch.

What a great car 👍👍

That was a lucky grab it's cool you found that toggle switch.

The seats look like the two middle row seats out of a Chrysler Town and Country minus the headrest.

Happy to find another utahn on here! Awesome video and a rad car man. Subscribed!

Dude that thing is SICK!....what a perfect project car purchased at the right price 👌.....sometimes your just in the right place at the perfect time. Good luck with her seems like she's going to right person.

Ok I'll subscribe car looks cool and sounds great hopefully you'll show more

57 looking so cool...reminds me when I had one ...and very cool she has a kill switch in....new sub. Happy New Year !

What a fun video thanks for posting i had a 54 chevy and felt the same when i bought it

I found my 57 Belair, in a overflow parking lot in Laredo tx, I delivered a load to the warehouse it sat at, learned it was the warehouse owners car, he shot me a price, I got a loan for it, hauled it home in the back of a reefer trailer, Got the car home, got it started, 350 4spd, got about 50miles on it and parked it in a hog barn 20 years ago, been untouched since, 😊

What a great trip, you covered it well. That’s my bucket list car as well but I’m sure I won’t find a gem like that.

To be honest before you opened the hood I really wondered why you bought this pos. But inside was quite a surprise

I felt like strangling myself every time you talked about traffic! Sorry I couldn't finish watching.

Remember: people only leave comments on a video when you trigger (A) nostalgia, (B) technical correction, or (C) envy. Go down the comments and you can see which ones fit into which category.

Oh my God you scored man I would take it straight back to the place you got it and do a fat burn out before I went home

The head light needs check most of the time replace the bulb will help.

I love this Video Sir- YES:

Nice score. Check the timing and get the carb jetted right and it will run pretty good. That elevation it's choking for air.

Good deal. May be back the timing off of touch. Should start easier. Smitty

The Summit offer carburetor but the float bowl bubble is not adjusted correct inside the carburetor. The fuel was lack and the fuel bubble was raised up too soon. Summit did not do good job of inspect the adjustment of gas needle rubber valve pressure versus 10 PSI from a good fuel cell but it will be too high tank to be attach to the underside of the Bell Air.

Great vid!!!!!!

That's one of the nice things about driving in old classic car truck people comments on them and I asked you questions ❓❓❓

Very cool video mate! I'm all the way over in New Zealand and even American cars in this condition fetch ridiculous money... Keep up the good work, keen to see more of this one. cheers

Such a cool car! Awesome new project!

Enjoyed the video, cool ole 57!

I stumbled across your channel. I really like it. Love the 57. Brings back a lot of memories. I subscribed also and hit the bell. Can’t wait to see what is next.

Id like to see you walking around it and showing and telling. I'm curious about the radiator. I see the inlets but that's all. Love the car

Awesome find man ! Your music is , well, I hope someone likes it, and can;t wait for the next vid man.

Had a chevy was vapor locking gave me fits, guy told me to take gascap off and I did solved problem ,needed vented gas cap

This was real Interesting video,You scored😊

Awesome video man, awesome car. You are blessed, bro. Thank you for sharing your video and the drive home thats awesome. Thanks again!!!

Badass. You scored man.

What a cool adventure. I subscribed need more of this.

nice drive stay save the best from holland

Great video thank you

Great find

need to replace all fuel filters frequently until that tank cleans out, I wouldnt even mess w/ that fuel cell. Carb have internal filter? regardless go through the carb it will have particles. Keep jammim, get a speed app, Tweak timing

That car is awesome!!

You have a nice one started, with that eng setup. Now for the rest, are you good at welding, as there will be a lot. Though make it safe first, exhaust, rear spring's (could see the cheap spring hangers) wiring big time. Is there a relay on the power switch? If not put one in, if not able to rewire now. Have you checked out the gear ratio yet? I had 373's with a 700r4 was a good set up, forgot that is what I had and rebuilt after blowing it up, with 342's still not bad. What trans are you running? Holly makes a nice LED headlight( pricey at 200 each ( once again Summit) but with very good light) and low amps draw. Have you put in some fuel sys clearer in it? Yes you were correct the ovals in the rear bumper are for the back up lights. The ing key will come out in all positions and in less you have put in lock position you can start the car without the key. I didn't like not having an acc position so looked up later ing switch's, one from a early 60's will fit using the same lock cly and bezel. I was able to get the connecter (years ago) from a wrecking yard, that could be a problem now. I had to put reasoner tips on the exhaust to get to a level to be able to drive it, even though it has stock type mufflers on it. If you ever get to Prescott Az (you not all that far) so if you have reason to come this way, look me up and we will talk 57 Chevy's 😏 .

I'd like to point out that USB ports for phones were not available or even commonly used in cars until around 2010ish so someone has been messing with that car more recently then you think.. USB charging in cars for cell phones in the 90s was absolutely positively NOT a thing. So it's fresher then he has told you or you think which is good I'd say.

I'm glad I found your channel! I really enjoyed this one. I am now subbed to your channel and look forward to more of your videos! Great job!

How much $$? Nice steal. Nice adventure. Would make a nice sleeper. I'd be happy with a good drivetrain, brakes, and it starts, and you've got that.

I can't help but think that your stalling out and hard re starting was due to your replacement fuel tank. If the tank wasn't vented properly or your gas cap was on too tight, you might have been starving the tank for air and causing a vacuum your fuel pump couldn't overpower. With time on the road, driving over bumps, weight shifts, fuel atomizing in the tank causing gas pressure and body contortions, the tank's gas cap may have relaxed just a bit, to equalize and allow enough air to enter as the fuel was being siphoned out ?

Nice Score on the Car Enjoy

The perfect sleeper

Yes the engine is running like it run and the transmission made it go. Seat belt didn't pass the inspection.

it runs good..

Good thing you didn't try fixing the electrical system.😊

That was fun.

I wouldnt want you filming outside my work either, when you make me look like an idiot who couldnt find a toggle switch in less than an hour. haha

Cool looking ride👍👍...subscribed

@13:22 It's "chrome wont get you home but it looks good while you're pushing it"

You must know Matt and Paul I just found your channel today. I will watch just about any will it runs. But vice grip you are not.😂. Hopefully you will get better I will watch for now. I might watch for years just like vice grip or Mortske or Puddin.🤣🤣👌

I did the LICENSE plate trick once & that's the last time. In Ca., it's a misdemeanor, big fine, court, you get the picture. Just run it without plates IF you just got it. Don't ask me how I know. Had a 150 model I drove from CA to TX 29 years ago. Lots of memories.

Good luck

the seats are for the middle row of van

Another "Belair" that's actually a 210

the front bumper and only the chrome hood scoops is vintage late 60s 70s

The turn signal blinker didn't work then it is wiring problem. You can wait and don't install license plate until the blinker Chevy light works excellent. Drive by to your working site garage that the patrolled knows your are dealerships !license plate until these auctioneers will pay for signal light's wire and connect ground spare wire.

Do a burnout…..that’s limping it home…..hahaha

Vapor lock or too low pressure. TBE fuel pump is a failure you will need an as pirating Holley and put some aluminum tape to the fuel line and pull more hose to go under the rocker side floor pan please.

Onward!

Awesome!

You could have easily got a GPS Speedometer for your phone to know what speed you are driving.

Was hoping for some wrenching- less yapping

Hey buddy. Indiana here. Sub scribed and thumbed up😊

Right original fuel cell is bad then buy yourself hose from red tank to the filter and plug and tight it with clamp for hose stainless steel at street and walk across parking lot of auto Zone from your sandwiches in a table that serve.

Id say your fuel lines got crap in it. Carb probably needs cleaned too.

Exhaust gas is leaking smoke. Then use thermometer laser to find heat leak should smoke be hotter than early morning exhaust metal pipe then in Utah sell some brands best FEL PRO to seal exhaust system.

I don't know what he paid (I also haven't watch the whole video yet lol) but that is a great find! The engine sounds like it's in good condition as well the interior is sweet too! Depending on what he paid he might have gotten a real Gem! Warning! Even though the seller told you they had just checked the fluids and they were dine people are gonna roast you big time for not checking the oil until after you started it LOL. Probably should have edited the Sequence of that oil check and when you turned it over so it looks like you did it before hand. LOL. Next time you'll know.