Reviving a Rusty Relic: Restoring a 1952 Pontiac Chieftain with a Cummins Engine

🔧The 1952 Pontiac Chieftain has a Cummins engine, making it a unique restoration project.

🔎The car has been sitting untouched for several years, but the interior appears to be in good condition.

💪The restoration project is led by Wyatt and Lance Bush, a father and son team with a passion for preserving classics.

🚦The car requires some minor bodywork, including fixing a gap in the fender and addressing primer spots.

🚗The project aims to recreate and preserve the original patina of the car's exterior while ensuring it runs smoothly.

How long has the car been sitting?

—The car has been sitting untouched for about four to five years.

Who discovered the car?

—The car was discovered by Wyatt Bush's friend, who had bought an old record truck from the same owner.

What engine does the car have?

—The car is equipped with a Cummins engine, which is quite rare for a 1952 Pontiac Chieftain.

What are the plans for the restoration?

—The restoration project aims to recreate and preserve the original patina of the car's exterior while ensuring it runs smoothly.

Who is leading the restoration project?

—The restoration project is led by Wyatt and Lance Bush, a father and son team with a passion for preserving classic cars.

02:08Wyatt and Lance Bush discover a 1952 Pontiac Chieftain with a Cummins engine that has been sitting untouched for several years.

04:44The car's exterior has a cool patina, but it requires some minor bodywork to fix a fender gap and primer spots.

09:58They investigate the engine compartment, finding a Cummins engine and no visible signs of damage or animal nests.

13:45Wyatt and Lance discuss the absence of keys to the car and potential modifications like an intercooler in the future.

17:40The father and son team plan to restore the car, preserving its original patina and ensuring it runs smoothly.