’58 Ford Parked Over 50 Years Ago: Will It Run?

Can Davin and Jeff get this old Ford V-8 engine to fire up after a 50-year slumber? All evidence points to this car being off the road since 1963 (that’s 60 years ago!). And it has been slowly sinking into the dirt in its current resting place since at least the mid-1970s. With a new battery, new spark plugs, fresh fuel, basic hand tools, and some good old-fashioned know-how, can your favorite engine builder and his new sidekick get this tired old 1958 Ford Country Sedan station wagon to start? Will it run?? Chapters: 0:00-0:33 - New show? Will it Run? 1958 Ford Country Sedan station wagon 0:33-1:23 - Intro and finding ignition key 1:23-3:06 - What’s the plan? 3:06-6:28 - Firing order and spark plug removal 6:28-8:35 - Oil in the cylinders and wiring a starter switch 8:35-9:30 - Will it turn over? 9:30-16:15 - Distributor and coil check 16:15-17:52 - Check for spark. New plugs installed 17:52- 20:49 - Will it run? First try! 20:49-22:08 - We want it to idle! 22:08-23:29 - 2nd attempt, BIG backfire! 23:29-25:08 - It runs... sort of 25:08-28:28 - Carburetor cleaning 28:28-30:12 - Fuel delivery issues 30:12-33:19 - IT’S ALIVE!!! 33:19-34:25 - Wrap up #WillItRun #Hagerty #neverstopdriving Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new videos every day! Visit our website for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: Like what you see? Watch our other series including: Redline Rebuilds | Time-lapse engine rebuilds from start to finish Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars Jason Cammisa on the Icons | The definitive car review Revelations | Untold Stories About Automotive Legends with Jason Cammisa Contact us: Suggestions and feedback - videoquestions@ Press inquiries - press@ Partnership requests - partnerships@