Finding & Restoring My Dream Car (Part 3) - 1971 Camaro
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- In this part Of the video I do all of the work to ensure the car starts...if it turns over
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Rent a power washer and scrub the whole engine bay, swap out the starter, wire brush all those battery connections, hand crank the engine to make sure its not seized up and probable get the alternator checked/swapped.
Correct, there's an arc though the groud wires. Follow the smoke. Alternator, starter or both. Take the belt off the alternator and see if it free spins. If that works, move onto hand cranking the motor.
Hand crank 1st!
Solid advice - I'm pretty sure the engine is seized. I have another one but I've had to move this car to another location with less space and no water hook-up. I just posted an update if you are interested.
Before trying this any more, do this:
-Engine wash, you will have a fire with all that oily dust and debris everywhere and it will be sucked into the intake if it starts or turns over.
-Turn over engine manually at first to verify the pistons are not seized, without power to the coil.
-Valve train, inspect and look for stuck valves, clogged oil or other contamination, verify that general valve operation is ok. Replace valve cover gaskets. Verify timing.
-Perform a compression test
-Verify usable level and quality of coolant . Check for coolant leaks and usable coolant lines. The interior heater core may be leaking too.
-Remove the fan belts, verify that the water pump and generator rotates freely. If there is AC leave the fan belt off it for now.
-Verify the generator and regulator is working.
-Verify the fan clutch is functioning.
-Check starter wiring, I would suspect polarity is wrong somewhere on this one as it starts smoking when powered. The starter solenoid may be broken. Remove and verify starter and solenoid functionality off engine if in doubt.
-Transmission fluid, check level and quality
-Disconnect fuel tank and run separate tank, a gas can or something to it, with new fuel lines. It will probably have bad caramelized fuel all the way from the bottom of the tank, through the lines to the engine, and you will need a new fuel tank. Verify you don't have fuel leaks anywhere. Replace old fuel lines and filter.
-Carburetor will likely need replacement or refurbishment to run ok
-Coil and spark plugs, check for spark
-Take the wheels back off and go through the brakes before putting the car in gear. Calipers will likely be seized and the pads and rotors will likely need to be replaced. Check brake fluid master cylinder, could be rusted through at the bottom due to water collecting in the container.
-Check the differential and make sure there is fluid in it.
Edit: Dont forget to check vacuum lines and fittings for leaks too or you will run with a lean condition.
Good list, you know what you're on about, just wondering, the smoking at the battery and the ground above the alternator could be because of a bad ground right? So clean it up and it could be good, in that area anyway
@@peterschimke9075 Hey, so let's say you have the + wire coming from the battery, you know, the biggest wire going straight to the starter motor solenoid. The terminals for that could either have corroded threads for the nut you tighten to fasten it, causing a come-and-go connection, because the terminal would be loose, or there could be corrosion or contamination on the crimp/ring terminal surface meeting the terminal itself, causing a poor connection and reduced conductivity/added connector resistance. From the starter motor negative side, there is usually a wire going either straight back to the battery negative, or into the engine block and then back through a wire terminated somewhere else with galvanic connection to the block, and to the battery negative. This thick wire is terminated in the alternator bracket in this case and you can see the termination point smoking in the video. In my opinion having only a poor connection condition would still send the current through the starter motor and i would guess you would hear at least a "click" noise from the starter solenoid, which you can in the video, but not excessive current in the circuit. In this case it looks like the most resistive points in the circuit are those terminals, meaning there is little or no resistance through the starter motor. I don't know whether or not this is a polarity error, for example terminating the + from the battery to the - on the solenoid, bypassing the motor there, and just powering the solenoid for it to click, or there might be something wrong with the starter motor or solenoid causing it to short. Hard to say without being there.
Fair enough, cheers man
Battery cables most likely are corroded to the starter/regulator/alternator as well.
Good points all but why bother if you're going to restore the car anyway. Pull the engine and trans and have them rebuilt. The biggest problem is that he doesn't have a shop or a garage or even a place to store the car. He doesn't have the tools, equipment or knowledge or experience to do this level of restoration. I appreciate his enthusiasm and desire but I really think he's in way over his head on this project. The first thing he needs to do is find some indoor space to work on it preferably with electricity, a compressor and a concrete floor. This type of restoration is a challenge for even seasoned shops if it's to be done right and it's very expensive. These uni-body Camaros were a pain to work on even in better condition because GM used speed nuts and weld nuts all over it. Every bearing, bushing, seal, hose, brake line, fuel line, suspension part, etc will need to be replaced. If this were mine I wouldn't waste the time to get it running and possible damage the bearings, lifters, cylinder bores, etc. I'd just start disassembly, cataloging parts and pieces to be replaced or restored, outsource whatever I can't do myself and start banking as much extra cash as I could to start the process. Drive train first (including fuel delivery), then suspension (brakes), then body, then interior (glass).
Hi dude, years back I bought a 68 Camaro over here in the UK. I still have the car 31 years later, don't give up on getting your dream ride running man. It'll cost a bomb to get to where you want it but it's your ride so never worry about the cost. Your current problem is the ground leads from the battery to the engine. Check if the motor turns by hand, if it does, then clean up and replace the ground leads, if that don't fix it, go round and clean up the connector leads on the starter including the small one. You've got power, otherwise the leads wouldn't be trying to catch fire with the ignition on.. I'll keep watching dude to see how you get on. BTW your key for the ignition won't fit the trunk. Remove the back seats and you can twist the lock from the inside. Take care dude and good luck. Jim
Thank you for the motivating words! I had to take a break but I'm slowly getting back to it. I just posted an update on my channel with more info if you are still interested.
When’s part 4 would love to see this thing cleaned and running
Yes
Have no money
Part 4 buddy??
He fucked up 🤣
It'll sit and rot. He needs to sell it to me for what he has into it lol. He is out of his depth and I dont mean just cash.
starter is locked up or engine is locked up ,try to turn engine by hand , that engine has sat for a very long time most likely it is stuck
Exactly, pull the plugs and put about a 1/16 cup of trans fluid in each cylinder and leave it for a few days or more then come back and put an impact socket on the crankshaft bolt with a long breaker bar and try to turn the engine. Of course you'll want to take out the radiator and shroud and remove the fan to do it safely. If there's anything you're not sure of, do what you have been doing and look it up on line and find the videos of someone doing the same thing. Good luck, take your time and keep posting your progress until it's done. I would love to see it.
@@waltshields2180 He already used fogging oil in all of the cylinders. It was on one of the episodes.
This was painful to watch!! Hand crank that beast and see if it even moves as you said. I am jealous he got this lol. Seriously, I am.
Someone should have suggested putting a socket on the crank shaft with the plugs out. I remember my first love (car)....ya just don't want to think its locked up.
I just came across with your videos and let me tell you this: I wish one day I can do exactly what you’re doing! I read the comments below and I do get why experienced people say what they say but if it’s worth anything (from a guy that knows 0 about cars and has the same dream has you): don’t stop! Don’t stop man! This is exactly what dreams are made of: courage! And in the worse case scenario you will need to stop for a couple of weeks, do research, talk to people and go at it again. I admire your actions man, well done!! You got a fan in Kuwait!
Thank you for the motivation - I will get there even if it takes longer than most people!
I have been working on Camaro's for 35 years. First off, you got a great deal on that car. Second, just being honest here, your dream and desire is great as I've been there myself, however, that looks like way too big a project for your skill level and resources,as in, garage, tools. You also better have the dough ready to spend on it as everything needs attention on that car. If you lived closer to me I would honestly be willing to lend you a hand. Good luck, keep going.
What he said. Sorry but watching you work on this without an experienced teacher or mentor scares the hell out of me. Find a friend that can help. Look up Lucky Costa, reach out to him and ask who he would recommend to help you with this dream of yours.
That's a great thing to offer your help. Hope he pushes through with this !
@George omg !! Your very lucky ! Such amazing fun cars . The 70's had great muscle cars 👍
We can guide this young man with common sense hot rodding tips and money savers.
Safety too!
4x4s in 1 and 2 foot lengths
are worth while investment
Getting a car running-checking if the engine turns at least is #1 for most of us.
Making a car roll steer stop run drive is a good order to do things-wheel bearings and axle bearings isnt that hard, then checking steering and suspention, and replacing only what has to be replaced, while shopping the big three swap meet, the local free papers, the san diego recycler is a good one,
ecology or pick apart junk yards
A build doesnt have to be expensive, a decent home rebuild engine can be real fun, i did a 350 once, with auto zone loaner tools, swap meet parts, and ended up with new rings bearings cam lifters timing chain and oil pump, all new quality brands, for about 150 dollars, brass freeze plugs, and a gasket set plus a valve job, another 400
I ended up with about 750 800, with a new fuel pump carb kit a used hei and wires plugs used aluminum intake
another 200.
Call it 1100 1200 total withe paint fluids and mounts
And it took about 2 years from start to finish-50 a month
Good to see folks with experience & know how willing to offer advice and help, rather than just nitpick and point out all the things he's doing wrong... Keep up the great work Buddy!!
Looks like a stuck starter also clean the rust on your ground cable bolted to the alternator bracket
I believe the engine is seized - I just posted an update on the channel if you'd like to check it out!
Never turn a engine that has sat over with the starter turn it over by hand at least one full rotation if you have a valve stuck open you can bend them with the starter by hand you will feel the engine getting hard to turn then you know there is a issue
Thank you for the advice. I just posted an update on the channel.
I've been wrenching on cars for many years. You're going to step 20 before trying step1. I can call or text you some advice if you want
The kid could use an adult whose been there...done that. I feel for him.
it seems he can get all the help he needa good thing he seems very interested to have the camaro running dont give up hope u get words of advice as u go along 👍🏻
For future reference, remove all spark plugs to turn engine by hand, removing the plugs will get rid of all the compression and make it easier to turn the motor
I hope he reads comments
Take the belts off in case any of the belt driven stuff is stuck and then put a socket and breaker bar on the balancer to see if the engine turns over. That will be a nice car when you are done. I own a 71 Camaro and I still have interior and bodywork/paint to do. Looking forward to your next video.
Fight the good fight, the car and your dream is worth it. You will both be better off after this journey.
Thanks for the inspiring words!
Thank you for doing this! I inherited my brothers 73 Camaro after he passed and I have been on the fence to sell it or fix it. He was the one that knew cars but I have a very limited knowledge of them. However these videos have definitely inspired me to go for it and learn. Thanks can’t wait to see episode 4!
I have a 73 ;) Same
Is nobody going to mention the skateboard used to stabilize the jack stand... love it lol! Firstly, that’s an outstanding deal you got on that car. Now, you need to get a portable compressed air tank, they are super cheap at Harbor Freight, find someone with an air compressor to fill it, and use it to blow all the junk from the engine and wiring under the hood(I’ve seen someone burn down a 67 mustang because of old dried leaves). That will give you a chance to check the wiring to see if it’s safe even start the car. Next, undo the radiator hoses because as long as it’s been sitting the coolant is probably nothing but rust and rot(you don’t want that cycled back thru your engine block). Next, get a breaker bar and socket(5/8 or 3/4), I can’t remember), look for the bolt that’s used to attach the crank pulley to the crank, and make sure the engine(not motor... motors are electric lol)will even turn and isn’t seized. Hope I’m not insulting your intelligence, but I’m under the impression your a novice(which is perfectly fine, everyone was at one point). Good luck, and I’m willing to bet if you posted any questions you might have on your vids anyone would be more than willing to help... just let us know!
What happened to (Part 4), i only find 3 parts and i was looking forward to more of this project
guy is in way over his head
@@Chrisk427 what happen
@SOLID SNAKE SIMULATION 666 do you have any new info since this last comment?
The algorithm sent me this today , why not a year ago? Owned a 71 with a 402 BB that I pulled out from the side of a house in late 70's. No garage, limited tools but lots of energy and older guys willing to give me advice. I hope a year in you've made great progress.
Keep working at it. You're learning, watch some of Jonathan W first starts, you'll know what to look for then. A basic tool set will help too. As others have said a breaker bar and some atf to make sure the engine is freed up then pull the starter. Check your carb cut the line and hook up a 1 gallon nurse tank. Good luck.
Keep going! You can do it. Gain some confidence in yourself. Fear of not succeeding is the greatest inhibitor! You have the brains to do it you just need confidence which comes by experience and listening to other good info. I saw some really good comments on here! Some who say scrap it and your in over your head are fear mongers. What’s the worst if you don’t succeed? You’ve gained experience which is invaluable. Hope you keep on! Looking forward to many more episodes. God bless you friend!
Been playing with cars for over 40 years and have never seen or heard of anybody torquing spark plugs
Lol.... did you hear him say he wants to put a cover over it. ??? Lol...its been outside for 30 years and he wants to protect it from rain now ?? He is funny. LOL
Spark plugs with a(tapered) base do have a specific torque depending on the size, but gasket types don’t
Typical fucking boomer comment.
Why shouldn't he cover it?
Not helping the guy👎
Steve..Believe it or not, I have a 1976 Duster with the 6-banger still in it. Right there on the valve cover is a sticker that calls for a 10 ft/lb torque on the plugs.
Step 1) remove spark plugs. Step 2) put a breaker bar on the crank pulley and rotate engine to make sure the engine isn't locked up. Step 3) with plugs still removed, crank engine to build up oil pressure, and to ensure that the starter still works. If engine turns by hand but not with starter, inspect battery cables for corrosion, and clean all attaching points. Step 4) have starter tested at auto parts store
Also squirt some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders and turn over by hand.
We need to help this kid get that car trailered to Glen’s. That car needs to be taken down to the frame rails. It could be nice with the right shop. It is surprisingly complete.
Yeah he needs all the help he can get. I wish I could be able to help this young man. I know exactly how he feels. I recently finally got my dream car. A 1980 Black and Gold Trans-Am. I have a small shop and plenty of tools I acquired over the last 20 years but I'm getting there. It really hurts my heart to see that fellow struggling with his project. I pray the gets the help he needs to get it going.
We don't need to do shit. It's his car. Figure it out. Lmao
T-Dan Sayer sweet car
Motor could be locked up but I didn’t hear the starter kicking out into the flywheel. Bring some jumper cables, drop the starter and hook it to the battery with the cables to see what’s up with it. Or take it a AutoZone or whatever for a bench test. You could try turning the engine with a 1/2 breaker bar on the front bottom pulley (crankshaft pulley) to see if it will move. Because you put oil in it, it may “break loose” even if it is stuck. If it moves...at all, even just a tiny bit, go back the other way, sometimes they can be turned over by going back and fourth. The rings will be stuck and it will smoke a lot at first but it may clear up if the cylinders aren’t pitted badly. It could even start if most of the valves aren’t stuck. That corrosion on the spark plug didn’t look good and I’m being optimistic here. Don’t sweat the smokin cables, it’s common in this situation but it wouldn’t hurt to clean up/ tighten those connections if you just feel like it. If they start sparking, definitely do it.
I would disconnect the fuel line at the carb and also before the fuel pump while trying to get it to crank and then hook a gas can up there if you’re ready for it to start.
Also, check your body tag and learn about how to decode the car. Cool info like paint, top color, options, build date and plant where it was built are all right there. We had to get to this video to learn it was a 350 2 barrel, lol. Even then I had to pause the video to read the sticker. Learn how to check if this is the original engine. If it’s not you have a lot of options, the 350 is very common and inexpensive, if it is then you have to make some choices. Important: don’t just hold the key to start, bump it over and over, if it’s gonna break loose it will be that first clank that gets things moving.
I agree, these are easily may favorite Camaro, great lookin car and your into at a low cost so far. You can spend some bucks on this and still get it back even if it turns out to be too big of a project for ya. Good Luck!
AngryRed Banjo autozone isn’t as help in San Diego then other places
Hey man. I know everyone has their 2 cents but i think youre doing great! Starter seems to be siezed so id replace(keep original), poor some oil over everything under the valve covers, take the distributor cap off and clean up everything in there and try turn the engine over by hand before using the key if it spins and the new starter works then poor a little bit of gasoline down the carburator and it will probably make some noise!! . Good luck man, Everyone starts somewhere and most of us dont have tons of resources or knowledge but theres only 1 way to get both! Keep it up brother
I don't know how much oil you put down those cylinders but, if you put too much it's possible to hydrolock your engine because you put the plugs back in before trying to turn the engine over. I don't think it's hydrolocked but it is a possibility. Pull those plugs out and try to turn it by hand first. This way you are not working against engine compression. You might need to use a small breaker bar (or ratchet) but you must be careful not to use too much torque in risk of breaking the pulley bolt off. If there is no hydrolock or clearance issues it should start to move. Once you get it to move, make sure you can do at least one full rotation. Then you can try the starter. Just bump it a couple times if your worried about clearance issues.
As someone else has mentioned, do not try to use that gas tank when you get to that point.
One more thing, there are many videos right here on YT of people with experience doing exactly what you're doing. Look up "first start in years". You will have a plethora of information at your fingertips.
We’ll be in the San Diego Area in like 3 weeks.. You need a mechanic friend? Hopefully you can get started again. Seems like a lot of interest here on your channel. People love restoration videos. Have you considered doing a Patreon account? People could sponsor the build? Keep up the work brother, it’ll be worth all the time and money..
I agree with other guys man. Check starter and try to turn it over by hand
agree, pull plugs (easier to turn over by hand), pull valve covers, (look for debris & damage, replace gaskets), turn over by hand, if able to turn over by hand, then disconnect ignition system (coil, etc), then bump rotation by starter, (repair as needed during each step), do not crank long and hard, keep oiled, then check ignition system, pull carb & rebuild, etc. Take your time & good luck. dont drive before attention to brakes. get a friend to help with everything
Part 4 please man I'm dying to see this demon cleaned.
Awesome! I agree with giving it a good power wash first. Good luck man!
Glad your following your dreams. I agree with the crew, power wash the engine bay. Cover the distributor with a plastic bag, carb, and the coil before you try to clean it with a washer..All the dry stuff may combust. Be sure you have a fire extinguisher ready to go when and after you turn the motor by hand and are going for the hard start. Sounds like your starter is seized. Clean all the grounds before you change the starter. Lots of good suggestions here but be sure to get a fire extinguisher and change fuel filters and any rubber fuel lines for sure. Get a buddy to stand by like a firefighter when you try it again.. good luck!
Great car, had one many years ago. Paid $1500.00 for mine but that was in 1983. Like you it sat for a while. Time and money. Paint was the most $$$. In the end I had a beautiful red Camaro. Keep going.
I love the proper burial for the lizard poor little guy.
Don’t put gas in that tank , use an external 5 gallon can to try and start it and if it starts don’t race the gd motor until it idles for a few minutes till it gets warm.
No Fear! Oh to be young and daring. If you jack the Camaro up again, make sure to put the jack/jack stands on a piece of plywood or something that will support the stand/jack enough to not fall over in the dirt. I wish you much luck in your adventure. I'm still working on my childhood dream car, life got in the way for 30 years. Sure and steady wins the race.
Remove spark plugs, put both hands on lower crank pulley on front and see if it moves. If yes, replace starter. Where you see smoke. Remove bolts and clean. Every one looks jealous of you. I know I am. Looking forward to next episode.
Great to see people on here offering help ..he's a one man band and has relit my interest in watching people restore their dream car and like everyone else I wish I was there to help I look forward to the next installment
Starter locked up. New starter, positive and negative cable. Pull plugs back out, marking them in order, turn engine over by hand to make sure it turns over. Prime oil pump. Fresh fuel in can, run auxillary fuel line to carb. Just a few things to try to start a vehicle that has sat a long time.
He seems like a great guy to work with
Its a big project, so much to learn, but the car is pretty worth your eduction in how to do it, get help, ask questions, try not to force it, easy steps one at a time...Great fortune of potential!
Make sure you keep track of the spark plugs and what hole they came out of because that first one looks to be one that has the valve open and the valves may stick open on you and you will know what cylinder the valves are stuck open by the spark plugs instead of having to crank it over a bunch of times to see what ones they are. You need to crank the engine by hand a few rotations before you use the starter if you don't you can bend valves and you can screw the whole engine up so take your time turn it by hand and make sure all the valves are opening and closing before cranking it with the starter you need to remove the valve covers too.
You can do this! Keep at it and try to take all the tips you get with a positive perspective. There is probably a reason the car was sitting for so long, you will figure it out, and get it running. I was you a few years back, NOTHING comes easy with 50 year old cars. Everything is a problem solving exercise, just keep reminding yourself that, and you will be successful!
Spring for a gm assembly manual, well worth the cost and it shows every thing,
WHATever anyone says your going to learn even if its the hard way..we ALL did at some point!! When you are young you have plenty of time to learn but asking and getting help is part of the process. Good job for a young man!!! 😎👍
I once bought a 1967 mustang with my heart and not my head. Once I got it home (It ran and drove... kind of) I realized I was way over my head. I sold it to a father and son who wanted a project. I've subscribed and will be rooting for ya!
couldn't agree more with Glenn Hales... I too have had camaros my whole life and that is a huge project.... But skill comes with experience...and your gonna get it with this car. But what an awesome car and for that price wow!!! I will be following you and am looking forward to see where this goes I'm hoping you find a nice garage you can work in. And youtube will help you every step of the way as it does all of us.. an invaluable source for what ever you will need to do on that car.... I wish you all the luck....
Clean car and all ignition connections. Starter,alternator battery
Man, part 1 over 210k, part 2 120k and part 3 has over 100k views! People wanna see more. Are you in for a difficult time.. YES! Is it gonna take you awhile.. YES! But I’ve also worked on cars my whole life and I gotta tell ya, there’s nothing more satisfying than hard work paying off! And from the looks of it, there is a bunch of people willing to help. Keep the videos going my man... people wanna see them and with the views your getting you may even make some money FOR the rebuild off RUclips! You got something good going... don’t stop now! And one last thing... don’t let the trolls discourage you! That’s all they do is put people down cause that’s all their small minds are capable of!
Cool project buddy. I have a 1970 Rs camaro. Good luck with everything it will be worth it in the end when your cruising
Imagining yourself at the end of a successful journey, enjoying the fruit of great effort is like fuel for the present Cruising in that restored find would be awesome.
I have just started restoring my 79 Camaro RS. Looking at what you have ahead of you gives me inspiration
don't let it defeat you.
Do what some of the other suggest with making sure the motor isn't locked up, using an external tank and all around troubleshooting an old car.
I'd also get a decent sized automotive extinguisher just in case.
Nothing worth having is ever easy.
subbed and waiting for Part 4.
hello i love this car we need part 4
this car is epic 🥰🥰🥰
Really cool car. I agree with the comments below. Use external fuel tank for now, check starter connections and the starter. Unless you know how to test the starter yourself take it to Autozone and have it tested. See if the engine will turn by hand. I would even consider replacing the battery cables. Most people overlook checking the fuse box. I do not know this car but some times a fuse can kill a car. I noticed the lights were working but the radio wasn't. Don't feel defeated old cars are tricky.
cant wait til the next video drop
I’m really Proud of you man, you’ll get there! You already have the main ingredients needed, (fore the “LOVE of the Car”) everything will start to fall into place! Keep the FAITH Bro, I’m routine for you! I’ll be looking foreword to your next video. Outstanding job!
Hahaha your comment is so re*arded, learn too spell correctly
Don't give up... Bought my 68 Firebird in 1995 and still driving it. Take you time. Had more fun restoring it than driving it around believe it or not. Would love to get my hands on this 71! Good Luck and be positive. Alot of good info for you in these comments and the more videos you post the more help you will get. Ignore the haters. They are just Trolls
Best thing to do it pick up a manual for the entire car and read it, talk to people in the car community about your car and google and RUclips questions. Do your research as much as possible, but I’m super happy for you man !
Look up Vice Grip Garage on you tube bud.. Watch some videos, best advice for beginners.
Or Junk Yard Digs, these specialize in resurrecting old cars.. Good luck my friend you have an absolute beauty right there
I played back the video at full screen, take a closer look at the alternator between 15:24 and 15:28. The engine tried to move a locked up alternator. Disconnect the belt and hand crack the engine.
I'm very inspired to your video sir. Even if I don't have a car yet. New subscriber here from Philippines 😊 hoping that one of these days will have a car even if it's second hand car or what. Very inspired by your restoration. Waiting for the part4. Thankyou.
Look underneath and all around, you may find a hide a key box that'll have the key to the door and trunk!
You have no idea how lucky you are. After this long time all fluids are severe degraded and almost any surface/ bearing inside the engine is dry of oil. Cranking it without a proper revision will damage the engine instantly if not already broken and will make the dream a nightmare. We all want to see you dismantle the car in every piece and rebuild it the right way.
I bought a 1970 buick skylark and had the same problem....motor was stuck,not seized... a friend who is a diesel mechanic told me to go get a 5 gallon jug of crc and pour it in the engine and let it sit for a few days....I did...I waited a few days...I drained it and let it sit then put some air through it ..put half marvelous mystery oil half oil in it....got to turn by hand first and could feel it break free...just a little bump...but a new starter got it cranking....I didn't start it but drained oil then cranked a little and put regular oil in....some sea foam in gas and it fired off. ..blew some smoke but then ran great w no smoke...
Come on man, I'm dying for the next video🤩
Hopefully he didn't get 'scared away' by all these so-called experts.
So cool to watch you do this. Makes it seem possible for all of us. Thank you!
I hope you didn't give up on your dream car!
The good news is you can never really spend too much money on a car like this, it’s a worthy investment. But I’m worried that motor is stuck, try to turn it over with a wrench from the crank pulley. It may hopefully just be the starter. If anything, you can store the numbers matching engine until you can have it rebuilt, and just temporarily throw in a used small block to be able to drive the car. An old Chevy is a great car to learn on. Don’t listen to these negative comments, there’s not a lot of ‘damage’ you can do, unless you start trying body work 😉
Man dont let it get you down shit happens just keep working on it
I love this car ... I'm Waiting for part 4
@SOLID SNAKE SIMULATION 666 This is sad news. I hope he is ok ... Thank you
Dude I Stumbled on your channel and I love what I’m seeing. Please update this soon
@SOLID SNAKE SIMULATION 666 thanks for telling me. I’m getting into vehicles and I really like this car. I hope everything works out though
Don't give up. It's going to take time.
Patience my man... That's a hell of a project... But don't give up...
That car has beautiful patina. It would be awesome if instead of painting it you just clean her up and clear coat or oil it up...
If the engine turns by hand you might need new battery cables positive and negative. Then it is doesn’t work might need a new started.
This is epic I love all the original paper work inside. Keep up the work. One step at a time.
Me and the camaro are the same age. Nice find, great price. Enjoy the videos.
Pray you find a indoor garage to finish her up
Have not seen an update. I hope things are going well and you're able to keep working on your dream car. I think you have a good foundation. Keep learning and don't give up.
You have a beautiful car, take your time, I bought one in 1988 a 1981 Camaro, it was mint with only 11k on it never winter or rain driven, I have been playing with that car for over 30 years now, as a 50 year old man I am so happy I kept it and enjoy it.... Your a young man keep it up....you have a crazy nice year...my fav year.....!!!!
Are you still doing the restoration? I see no new videos? Don't give up! I want to see it going. I have done many cars and it takes time to figure it all out.
Keep it up! You got this! Progress is still progress! Don’t get discouraged! Can’t wait for part 4
😍😍waiting for part 4 and u should fix so many things before starting good luck 👍, from ksa
Don't know a thing about the cars either. But it's really great feeling seeing you work on your dream cam. Waiting for part 4
If you put a electronic ignition distributor in it you will need the red spark plug wires . That's something you should do that way you don't have to worry about points and condenser
Put it in neutral, turn pour a little of your engine oil in each cylinder, hand turn the fan
Clean the battery connections on starter motor and earth/ground leads check the solenoid on the starter motor, try starting in neutral not park, you have a long way to go but it’s your dream, and you have to start somewhere
Nice project and very beautiful car!!good job amigo
I chuckled when you mentioned putting a tarp over it after it's been out in the weather for 50 years. Lots of rust on the bottom.
It is best to turn the Engine by hand first to make sure there is no stiffness or obstacle to rotation.
Also check the starter and all cables connected to it
Dirt at the junction of cables, especially to the body, blocks the powerful flow of electricity
Your voice is so hypnotic, have you thought about doing this professionally.
Pull those spark plugs back out and put a wrench on the very front (the crankshaft pulley) or grab the front pulley by hand (with the plugs out) and see if the engine will roll over or turn over. Dump some oil down the cylinders (plug holes) to help lube and loosen them and hopefully help loosen any rusty rings. Go buy a new starter, new starter wires, and new battery cables... hint take your starter in with you to see if it's any good. You may have hydrolocked that motor with that fogger... if you dumped it in the cylinders and then put the plugs in. You need to spin that motor over with the plugs out and blow that stuff back out. Also... that carb is definitely gonna need rebuilding or replacing. That part isn't cheap but it's worth getting a rebuilt or new one. First step.... does the engine to roll over? Pull the plugs and see. Then starter and cables/wires. Then after you know the engine isn't froze and you know you have spark (we haven't even checked that yet... you'll check for that once you have that motor spinning freely)... pour some fuel down the carb and see what happens. I know it's got you feeling overwhelmed. Honestly, you're doing great. 3 or 4 more trips out there and you'll have it running. That's it! You got this brother. Don't give up.
Great find ! .... Your biggest problem isn't the car, it's all the negative comments from these people telling you that you can't do it ! ... YOU CAN DO IT ! ... Don't listen to them, it's your dream, give it time, get help if you have to, there will be ups and downs, but you will succeed ! Hang in there, Great vid......... George
Don't let some on here discourage you, we ALL had to begin somewhere. Hell, it took me three years to get my 1975 going years back, I concentrated on the drivetrain and brakes. I built an L78 396 to go in it with a Turbo 400 transmission. I basically gave the 350 2bbl that had come in it away after having the block and heads machined.
I second that, part four where you at?. You got your self a great car keep on working, a little more elbow grease and she'll be a roller. Don't worry about a fancy garage or paint jobs, its about you driving the car you've wanted since you we're a child. Good luck, cuz im in the same boat.
You're doing a good job. I like the methodical way that you are executing your plan. There will be heartache along the way, there always is. My son and I have been working on his "76 4 speed Camaro for 2 years. It was running and we drove it half a mile home, but it needed everything, just like your car.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure the starer is toast. It won't turn and now the solenoid contacts are welded together. I'd try turning the engine over by hand before you spend $40 on a starter. Make sure the engine will rotate. If not, it needs much more than just a starter.
Keep wrenching bud. Good luck!
I am also doing a revival series on my 70 Camaro on my channel. Hoping you do not give up on this car, follow your dream, learn as you go. There are plenty of service manuals and instructional videos online to guide you. Patience is key. Mechanical repairs are much easier than body repairs, fingers crossed for you that your floors, trunk pan and frame rails are solid. Anyways I subbed to keep an eye yon your progress. Good Luck and pay no attention to negative comments saying you can't do this or that, anyone can learn.
Starter or engine stuck. Could even be the bearing in the water pump stuck. Should be easy to free it up. The smoke in the back was coming from the positive cable on the starter because it cant turn over. You should drain the gas in the tank, Its not going to run off that old gas that was in there. That's going to make an awesome ride. NICE find!
I'm sorry to tell you bro but I don't think you have anywhere near the experience with cars you're going to need with this car. You need to get a leafblower and clean out all that crap in the bay. I feel for you bro, this car is on my most wanted list too. If you tap the starter motor while someone holds the key over it might loosen the solonid on the starter
New subscriber don't give up that's how you learn you'll get their
Getting pumped for you. That will be on the road again!🤗
Thanks for the great videos and Rescuing a muscle car any other videos it has been 3 or 4 months since your last video.
Starter is bad caused the battery and alternator to short out. Hopefully no other damage to the electrical system. Good luck.
Was really excited about watching this project come along waiting for an update, hope all is well through Covid, don't give on your dream
Clean all your connections up and try to turn motor over by hand to make sure t's not seized.If you do get it to crank over unplug the distributer to gets some oil moving around.