Starting the Miller Buick

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What happens here

The team attempts to start the Miller Buick, which hasn't run in a long time. After a few tries, the engine cranks and comes to life, a testament to the durability of these old race cars. The video concludes with the team expressing their excitement about the discoveries and the potential for future restoration projects.

Goal: Start the Miller Buick's engine.

Tools and materials

Race car ignition system — Starting the engine
Fuel — Starting the engine (if old fuel needs replacement)

What they say

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was running on the track. There we go. Good timing. It was not planned. [Music] Sound like a starter standing gate. exhaust. Soon as I let go of pliers with this, it just [Music] There you go. It runs right on. Let go of that. It's a great data video. So, some noise is better than no noise at all. So the plan with the car now is to take it back just clean it all up and leave it with the race patina and everything on it. Leave that motor in it just how how it was used in a movie. Use it for car shows or when we go to the races for NASCAR stuff and they do the throwback cars and we do pray. So that's this car

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