The Improvisation Center
The Improvisation Center
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1971 Mustang Coupe Ex-Donor Car Renewed
After changing my mind about cutting up this donor body to fix Truckstang 2, I decided to build this car back to a drivable car. Even though this car will be built back to stock levels, this car will be built with a twist: It's going to be built as a ute, just like Truckstang 2, with a few little differences.
#automobile #diy #mechanic #mechaniclife #hotrod #mustang #mustangcar #ratrod #roadkill
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Truckstang 2 Floor, Dash And Bumper
Просмотров 81821 день назад
After a long break from working on this car, I decided to make some progress by getting a floor, dash and the rear bumper installed. While it's only a small part of the overall project, these things still go a long way towards making this car a real car again. #automobile #diy #mechanic #mechaniclife #repair #mustangcar #Mustang #hotrod #ratrod #bodyswap #frameswap
1994 Toyota Camry Beater Special
Просмотров 47Месяц назад
We were gifted another vehicle that was no longer needed in the form of an old 94 Toyota Camry that ran when parked. Unlike the false claims that this statement typically covers, this car did indeed run when parked. This car still needed work to make it better and street-worthy so it can be returned to service as another member of our automotive fleet. In the case of this cheap car, not much wa...
2003 Chevy Tracker Suzuki J20a Engine Installation
Просмотров 1393 месяца назад
After rebuilding the Suzuki J20a Engine we picked up from a salvage yard, it's time to go ahead and swap out the old engine in the old smurf. As this is a RWD vehicle, the job is a lot easier than a car like the Scion Tc we did an engine swap on. With the fresh powerplant in place, the old Tracker can have a new lease on life and hopefully see more road for a good while. #diy #automobile #mecha...
Suzuki J20a Engine Rebuild
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 месяца назад
With the engine finally showing its age in the Chevy Tracker, we sourced a spare engine that needed a head gasket. Since it's gotta be torn apart I chose to rebuild the thing so we can at least say the bottom end is good to go along with the head gasket. With the aid of an online manual and some forum information, we're able to get this engine put back together so the Smurf can have a bit of a ...
The Aviary
Просмотров 2724 месяца назад
After going so long with the birds free ranging and losing the battle against nature, it was time to close these guys in. The Aviary is a middle ground solution where thr birds are still in the open but are covered by walls and chicken wire to keep them protected from outside attacks. Like everything else, we had to improvise to get the setup completed. #chicken #diy #farm #chickencoops #poultr...
2003 Chevy Tracker Deer Damage Repair
Просмотров 755 месяцев назад
If this thing hadn't had enough damage done from a past incident, a dare devil deer felt it was smart to abruptly run in front of me to say hi. As a result, I have to do some bootleg damage repair once again to try and somewhat restore the front clip to a state of higher decency than it was just after the incident. It wasn't too bad in the end and while not everything was recovered, we made do ...
2000 Chevy Tracker 2.0L Water Pump Replacement
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
This time Stubby needs a little help in the form of a water pump replacement. Even though the job is pretty easy, there are some details to make note of in order to make this job go as smoothly as possible. #diy #autorepair #chevytracker #j20a #suzukivitara
Truckstang 2 Tailgate Internals
Просмотров 789 месяцев назад
In this video we dive in to how the tailgate internals were made and how it all works to create the one-off custom gate for this Ute conversion. #automobile #diy #mustang #ratrod #ute #tailgate
Truckstang 2 Body Work And Assembly
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
In this installment of the Truckstang 2 build we visit the body work portion. Everything from fitting the bed to the cab rear window panel to building a working tailgate and stock body reassembly is all covered. We can now say this car is a true Ute. #automobile #diy #mustang #ute #truckstang #ratrod #restomod #classiccar #bodyswap #truckframe
2003 Chevy Tracker 2.0L 4 Cyl Oil Pump Replacement
Просмотров 7569 месяцев назад
After starting to see the dreaded oil pressure light periodically flicker, along with a once in a while quick noise from the valve train, I decided to go back into the engine to replace the oil pump. Contrary to what one may think, the job wasn't that hard, given the way the J20a Suzuki engine is built. #automobile #autorepair #diy #chevytracker #j20a #oilpump #suzukivitara
2007 Scion Tc Water Pump Replacement
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
2007 Scion Tc Water Pump Replacement
1980 Ford F100 "The DOB": The Final Chapter
Просмотров 46611 месяцев назад
1980 Ford F100 "The DOB": The Final Chapter
The 51 Chevy S10 Suburban Panel Truck: The Exterior And Test Drive
Просмотров 35211 месяцев назад
The 51 Chevy S10 Suburban Panel Truck: The Exterior And Test Drive
The Ranger Cab Coop
Просмотров 21611 месяцев назад
The Ranger Cab Coop
Truckstang 2: Mounting Body To Frame
Просмотров 392Год назад
Truckstang 2: Mounting Body To Frame
1994 Ford F250 Brake Caliper Replacement
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
1994 Ford F250 Brake Caliper Replacement
2007 Scion Tc Front Control Arm Replacement
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Год назад
2007 Scion Tc Front Control Arm Replacement
1976 Chevy LUV To Toyota Truck Frame Swap
Просмотров 949Год назад
1976 Chevy LUV To Toyota Truck Frame Swap
The Toyota Truck Cab Chicken Coop
Просмотров 91Год назад
The Toyota Truck Cab Chicken Coop
The 51 Chevy S10 Suburban Panel Truck Interior Work
Просмотров 330Год назад
The 51 Chevy S10 Suburban Panel Truck Interior Work
2003 Chevy Tracker Rear Main Seal, Front Trans Seal, And Crank Sensor Replacement, Ugh!
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
2003 Chevy Tracker Rear Main Seal, Front Trans Seal, And Crank Sensor Replacement, Ugh!
2003 Chevy Tracker Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
2003 Chevy Tracker Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
2003 Chevy Tracker Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Год назад
2003 Chevy Tracker Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
2007 Scion Tc Strut Spacer Installation
Просмотров 219Год назад
2007 Scion Tc Strut Spacer Installation
2007 Scion Tc Lateral Arm Replacement
Просмотров 817Год назад
2007 Scion Tc Lateral Arm Replacement
2007 Scion Tc Thermostat Replacement
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
2007 Scion Tc Thermostat Replacement
2007 Scion Tc Camber Arm Replacement
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
2007 Scion Tc Camber Arm Replacement
1976 Chevy El Camino Project Part 10: Fuel, Engine, Exhaust, And More Interior
Просмотров 302Год назад
1976 Chevy El Camino Project Part 10: Fuel, Engine, Exhaust, And More Interior
Mustang Chicken Coupe Walkthrough/Plans
Просмотров 819Год назад
Mustang Chicken Coupe Walkthrough/Plans

Комментарии

  • @MisterAdam-jj5jv
    @MisterAdam-jj5jv 9 дней назад

    It's refreshing to see a diy working with what they have and outside in the elements..like most of us.

  • @MisterAdam-jj5jv
    @MisterAdam-jj5jv 9 дней назад

    Just ran across the video...I'm in the process of upgrading my lights... any updates on the car? Also, did you LS swap the engine? Tks

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 8 дней назад

      @MisterAdam-jj5jv i hadn't fully committed to an LS swaps yet as it's one of those trends everyone had done, it's still got a plain Jane 305. I have to do a little freshening up on the old tub so it can hit the road again

  • @cb3391
    @cb3391 10 дней назад

    Can you get extra mags to hold preloaded Rotary clips?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 10 дней назад

      @cb3391 I found some on ebay and while back and I believe amazon has them too.

    • @cb3391
      @cb3391 9 дней назад

      👍

  • @charlesjohnson8226
    @charlesjohnson8226 10 дней назад

    I own an S10 everyday driver. 1998 S10 LS extended cab. His name is Willy and he has 440,039 miles and is still going strong.😊

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 12 дней назад

    dude Don't make a truck. Really, why does everyone think that looks good IT don't

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 12 дней назад

      @@brianbloom1799 It's better than letting cars rust away that no one else will mess with because of costs. This was a $500 body that would've ended up scrap if I didn't get it.

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 12 дней назад

      @brianbloom1799 And it's just an opinion that trucked out cars don't look good, those of us who do body/frame swaps love em, same as low riders and people who restomod cars with all kinds of stuff. Body swaps are just another category of old car building, not everyone is trying to spend $60k to build a car to stock, we'd rather build something unique.

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 12 дней назад

    They sell every part for all Mustangs, I can't stand parting cars Most People today only fine the cars for Money that's all That Matters, Me myself and I, Period

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 12 дней назад

      @brianbloom1799 I know parts are available for every car I've worked on, but not everyone has thousands of dollars or a whole resto shop to break down a car to reassemble it to factory standards. It's those reasons the classic car hobby has gotten ridiculous over the years because of people taking otherwise affordable cars and building $100k restos, making anything but junk unattainable for the average guy. The cost of the aftermarket does the same making those of us with lesser means have to resort to all kinds of backyard engineering something car we can enjoy from the junk we can afford.

  • @hubertbelden652
    @hubertbelden652 12 дней назад

    Looking forward to seeing how it turns out 👍

  • @joegadd
    @joegadd 15 дней назад

    do you do anything to prime the oil pump before starting it up?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 15 дней назад

      @@joegadd no there wasn't any way to do so easily without open access to the oil pump, at least no way I know of. I just make sure to lubricate all parts well during assembly.

  • @RICDirector
    @RICDirector 16 дней назад

    Thank you! I do a lot of ratting and go through one or two of these guns a year, but had no idea how to repair. Now I do, and the rats better duck and run!! Love my 1077s, do all I need without being too hazardous to the surroundings.

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 16 дней назад

      @RICDirector I do like the 1077 myself, it would be kind of cool to mod out that gun just for the fun of it all the way up to and including power mods. We'll see. As for the rats, drop em.

  • @olivahuerta6379
    @olivahuerta6379 17 дней назад

    What material did you put on it before putting on the ceiling that looks like paste?

  • @cheneyhwy4536
    @cheneyhwy4536 17 дней назад

    This is a great video, the comedic value is making my attitude towards dropping my tranny easier.

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 15 дней назад

      @cheneyhwy4536 If we can't laugh at ourselves and crappy situations we would end up going nuts...then again some would think we're already nuts trying to fix some of this stuff, but that's cool too, I'd rather be nuts knowing I can take care of my stuff 😁😁😁

  • @ThomasOwen-o9d
    @ThomasOwen-o9d 20 дней назад

    Thanks brother! This helped a lot! My 2008 tc POS thanks you!😅

  • @robbiexiong3508
    @robbiexiong3508 21 день назад

    Wrong buddy. The springy clamp is what you want 😂 Very helpful vid though

  • @fernandogarcia9634
    @fernandogarcia9634 25 дней назад

    I just remove transmission mount and jack up with a flat piece of wood to not hurt transmission pan and done

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 25 дней назад

      @@fernandogarcia9634 I looked at that and didn't want to stress the other mounts jacking the engine/trans up without disconnecting them; it took less time for me to pull the pan than to disconnect the mounts and realign the powertrain to remount everything.

  • @edgardoestrada313
    @edgardoestrada313 27 дней назад

    What coolant does the car take?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 27 дней назад

      @edgardoestrada313 any coolant that's recommended for Asian vehicles, usually red or yellow, prestone has a number of selections. I use generic yellow stuff from AZ, at least when all is working and I'm not losing coolant, otherwise it's whatever I get my hands on until car can be fixed.

    • @edgardoestrada313
      @edgardoestrada313 27 дней назад

      @@TheImprovisationCenter thank you got your self a new subscriber 🫡

  • @josephscirica7222
    @josephscirica7222 Месяц назад

    Please let somebody tell me if there's a problem doing that thank you

  • @josephscirica7222
    @josephscirica7222 Месяц назад

    On the passenger side of the lower control arm I jacked up the motor from the oil pan with a little piece of block of wood jacked it up till I had clearance to pull the bolt out as far as I know there's no problem in fact in fact I am in the middle of taking out the passenger lower control arm

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @@josephscirica7222 standard and automatic transmissions are different. Mine had no clearance.

  • @johnnunez3451
    @johnnunez3451 Месяц назад

    Hey chief, where did you get the lamps? I picked some up off eBay but they’re a bit short in the housing. The tabs at rear are shorter than stock so they loose in the housing

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @johnnunez3451 mine were ebay specials as well, I can't recall the depth being too shallow. I'd hate to think that some kind of shim would need to be added to snug them up in the buckets...

    • @johnnunez3451
      @johnnunez3451 Месяц назад

      Yea mine wayyy too Loose in there 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @johnnunez3451 it's a roll of the dice with a lot of ebay stuff; close/ within range tolerances are always hit or miss.

    • @johnnunez3451
      @johnnunez3451 Месяц назад

      @@TheImprovisationCenter yup. Gonna return those. Ordered some octane ones. By any chance do you know bulb type for hi and low beam? The kit I got came all the same

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @johnnunez3451 from what I've seen the H7 bulbs are the 2 prong type. The H4 bulbs will fit but have a different layout where they use switched grounds with the polarized LED chips. Other than rearranging the wires on the plugs, they won't be a direct fit from my experience.

  • @jandoxbsbnx
    @jandoxbsbnx Месяц назад

    why did u replace the axel ? never mind , thks 😊

  • @Ntobeko-l9q
    @Ntobeko-l9q Месяц назад

    After how long do you put nutrients in water

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @Ntobeko-l9q with greedy plants like tomatoes and cukes that are grown and producing I check every week or so, making sure levels don't go down to expose any more than a third of the roots. Even then it's just a small amount to keep the level in a mid range so the air roots stay exposed while the rest of the roots can drink. In a pinch I could go 2 weeks but would have to keep a portion of the roots underwater and not let everything go dry. Can't submerge too many of the air roots.

  • @AndreasBusser-d2u
    @AndreasBusser-d2u Месяц назад

    No torquing the spindle to 150 lbs????

  • @izacgaetaniello1008
    @izacgaetaniello1008 Месяц назад

    i know this is an older video, i hope you are still active! do you have any tips on getting the axle out? i have been beating this thing with the intermediate mount loose for hours. wont budge. were there any special clips or anything to release it?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @@izacgaetaniello1008 I think at one time I used a slide hammer with a horseshoe piece for breaking the axle free. I had to "modify" the piece to make the opening wider to fit around the body of the inner portion. It was a pain.

    • @izacgaetaniello1008
      @izacgaetaniello1008 Месяц назад

      @@TheImprovisationCenter gotcha. i have the same slide hammer piece. did you put the fork attachment behind or in front of the engine block mount

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter Месяц назад

      @izacgaetaniello1008 I had to use it on the drivers side but I put it on the large knuckle piece right where it sat in the transmission. I'm not sure of the clearance on the right side but I would like to think it should be achievable

  • @juntjoonunya9216
    @juntjoonunya9216 Месяц назад

    I'm watching with the sound off cuz I'm listening to something else and I have no clue what monstrosity you're planning here

  • @timtimich-k5o
    @timtimich-k5o Месяц назад

    nice one!

  • @bobh5261
    @bobh5261 Месяц назад

    Thanks, If you get time I'd love to see a reassembly of the chamber. I did my dad's old one and can't find where one little spring goes.

  • @preacher031163
    @preacher031163 Месяц назад

    The 1 thing i wanted to see was hiw u gat that support bracket off😢

  • @maik_be
    @maik_be Месяц назад

    Great video! Nice work

  • @leilaniwilliams7306
    @leilaniwilliams7306 2 месяца назад

    Only seeing your one hand, makes me think of cousin It!

  • @CASLOAcademy
    @CASLOAcademy 2 месяца назад

    thank you so much Sr!!! Thats great

  • @punkrockdavid
    @punkrockdavid 2 месяца назад

    Where do you get replacement parts?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 2 месяца назад

      @punkrockdavid I got the unit off ebay, was the lower powered unit.

  • @justintime8176
    @justintime8176 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for showing us how to put this shit on and get all this shit back together. Perfect vid. Very in depth explanation. Gonna get an alignment and get all this shit done this weekend.

  • @David-kc9sn
    @David-kc9sn 2 месяца назад

    The other gasket is probably still in

  • @st3218
    @st3218 2 месяца назад

    Love this. Repurposed everything!

  • @valhalla8140
    @valhalla8140 2 месяца назад

    i wish i saw this video sooner

  • @nyrainman4897
    @nyrainman4897 2 месяца назад

    I just purchased the 1077 about a week ago and the magazine doesn't seem to be turning the clip all the time. The clip spins fine by hand, but If I manually pull and push the lever in the back of the magazine in and out, the clip will turn to the next slot, but sometimes it will only move partial then slip back. This explains why it'll misfire or I'll end up with 1-3 pellets left sporadically in the clip. There are a couple screws on the side of the mag, so can it be safely taken apart without springs flying all over the place?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 2 месяца назад

      @nyrainman4897 I never broke down the mag itself. I'd hate to think a newly made mag is being made by lower quality standards compared to those of 25 years ago. Did you try another rotary clip to see if maybe the problem lies there? Since everything's plastic near as I seen, the lever that advances the clip is probably damaged or just not long enough to grab the teeth on the clip.

  • @scrapenbass493
    @scrapenbass493 2 месяца назад

    Do you recall what brand ball joint you went with as the replacement?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 2 месяца назад

      @scrapenbass493 I went with generic off of ebay, had decent luck with em

  • @nyrainman4897
    @nyrainman4897 2 месяца назад

    I just got the 1077 and not even getting 24 good shots before the co2 runs low. I do notice during each shot a white spray coming out the barrel, as well as both sides of the magazine. Is this normal or part of the problem?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 2 месяца назад

      @nyrainman4897 there would be a little co2 blow by between the magazine and output of the valve. Main thing is asking sure no gas is heard hissing from anywhere between shots. I can see only getting 24 good high powered shots on the high powered version of the gun. The valve I installed ended up being the weak sauce version that gave me velocities comparable to a co2 pistol so the co2 cartridge lasted longer for me.

  • @fastodie
    @fastodie 3 месяца назад

    15:35 Focus You B---ch lmao 🤣 Thanks for the how too video man . I order the part 2 weeks ago and I haven’t put it on

  • @merkey
    @merkey 3 месяца назад

    How is the jdm engine?

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 3 месяца назад

      @merkey After about 100k miles it revealed the other flaw in these engines where heat built up behind the intake caused 3 or 4 head bolts to work themselves free and booger the threads to the point that the block will need thread inserts. I'm in the process of building the old engine but there's more to the engine than any old school setup.

  • @ReMarkAbleMagic
    @ReMarkAbleMagic 3 месяца назад

    I have a 1077, that still works fine. I'd always been told (and worried) that it would be hard to work on. Doesn't look near as easy as a 1322, or 2240 "lego gun", but it doesn't look that hard either. Seeing a video looks like an easily doable job with a bit of care and precision. Thanks for the video!

  • @alexandersilva9351
    @alexandersilva9351 3 месяца назад

    15:02 is exactly what I needed to see to get that yellow plug off. Thanks!

  • @PeterK-p4o
    @PeterK-p4o 3 месяца назад

    What with the guns shoot the transmission

  • @poyitopr6708
    @poyitopr6708 3 месяца назад

    Nice video it help me a lot 👍

  • @DegatagaTawodi
    @DegatagaTawodi 4 месяца назад

    Not to be a downer, but those railroad ties are soaked with creosote and can be toxic if they peck at them. Hell of a good setup though

  • @evanmolnar1351
    @evanmolnar1351 4 месяца назад

    What year of Ford Ranger frame are you using? Love the build...

  • @STEVEKIRK-pp3sg
    @STEVEKIRK-pp3sg 4 месяца назад

    where do you get the rite valve for the 1077tac

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 4 месяца назад

      Here's the link to the ebay listing for what I had, I believe it's the lower powered one though based on the recessed innards as well as the weaker chrony numbers I got. www.ebay.com/itm/291300535991?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2Q0YM1uwQ3S&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=0LBjhct9Rky&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

  • @Brettdyt
    @Brettdyt 4 месяца назад

    Nice job! I watched your video where you cursed at the motor mounts. I did my car and it was a huge pain. At least if you remove the engine the motor mounts are easier, lol

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 4 месяца назад

      Yes thus car is definitely not made for the backyard mechanic in mind...

  • @Brettdyt
    @Brettdyt 4 месяца назад

    I have a 2006 Scion tC I bought brand new with the 2AZ-FE engine before the low tension piston rings were implemented. It is the most reliable engine I have ever seen. It has 250,000 miles on it and runs great. I had to replace the valve cover gasket, and inside the engine looked brand new.

  • @dustinconnell6807
    @dustinconnell6807 4 месяца назад

    Great video thanks for your help. Did you actually need to take the axle piece off or could you have just done the wheel bearing and left the axle piece and that big plate on? Thanks

    • @dustinconnell6807
      @dustinconnell6807 4 месяца назад

      I guess I should have just watched the rest of the video first. 😂 I see as I’m finishing watching it you answered my question. Thanks again video was a great help

  • @timsgaf
    @timsgaf 4 месяца назад

    be mindfull of the lifting force wind will exert on that tin roof. nice place for the birds tho. thanks

    • @TheImprovisationCenter
      @TheImprovisationCenter 4 месяца назад

      That's the main reason I kept the roof size to about 6ft, between the wind and even the extra framework required to try and support all that extra metal, I can keep extra forces down so hopefully this stuff will last.