I saved a rusty 1988 yugo gvl from a junk yard over a year ago and got it running good and sorta driving. I love the car, I just can't get parts for it up in Washington
I can relate hard with parts being tricky and having to wait for a long time. I'm currently restoring a 1964 Valiant V200 with the 225 and pushbutton Torqueflite, sold new in my country, Sweden. It's a mild restoration and thankfully there's at least two e-stores selling parts for it, but some stuff I have to import from the US still, and that takes time. I had to wait for 1.5 months for a screw that holds the light switch for example. It's a special, hollow screw and thus couldn't be substituted. At least I can get most any part I need for it
It's funny you mention that, my dad's first car was a 1964 Valiant, with the same powertrain setup! It's amazing to see that the cars are getting restored! And in Sweden of all places!
@@SaleProofCarReviews That's a nice coincidence! They actually sold really well here, being the most sold American car ever in Sweden at the time. Police and taxi drivers bought loads, as well as executives and other high earners that couldn't quite afford or want a full-size American car, which was the status thing to have back then. A nicer Valiant here cost the same as an Opel Kapitän, Ford (Europe) Zephyr, or Mercedes Benz 190. Mine was bought by a 60 y.o. pharmacist!
@@HerrBjork Weird! They were popular here too as a price point car, but many didn't survive as they were overlooked and put out to pasture. Surprisingly the cars were known for being quite durable and reliable, despite being less than desirable. It's nice to know you're preserving the cars across the pond!
I've never taken on a project car, for fear of ALL the reasons you mentioned! I think if I ever did I'd need a garage (something I dont have currently) so I could do as much of the work as possible myself. Otherwise I think I'd be too frustrated waiting on a shop to do all the work for me (and how pricey that would get). I also wouldnt be brave enough to have a project be something rare/unique like this Yugo! Itd have to be something like an old Mustang that everyone knows how to fix and there's plenty of parts around.
There is more than one parts supplier for Yugo stuff in USA, you just need to look under different "logarithm" (i.e. Fiat 128) . Mid-West Bayless is kinda the most known, but also Rock Auto has generic stuff (for good prices as well). The fb group is a great source as well, but yes, the parts are scarce here in USA
For what it's worth, I'm trying to get it as close to US Yugo showroom condition as possible. Some parts I've replaced are generic/Fiat, but they're mostly unseen. The visible parts are the most challenging to get as "Yugo branded"
@@SaleProofCarReviews Thank you, I kept getting ebay links. It's cool that an engine rebuild kit is only $250, I was told the engine was locked up but I've got to open it up to see exactly what's wrong with it.
@@SaleProofCarReviews It was produced in Serbia. You can restore your car in USA by using parts from fiat 128 regardin engine and mechanics. The interior is problematic since the parts are rare and hard to find, even here.
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Congratulations on the new baby!
Thank You!
Very cool to see it still being restored! Can’t wait to see it finished
Your channel is REALLY underrated! If I didn’t look at the viewcount, subcribers, etc I would think you had at least 100k subscribers.
Thank you! I hope to get there one of these days!
I saved a rusty 1988 yugo gvl from a junk yard over a year ago and got it running good and sorta driving. I love the car, I just can't get parts for it up in Washington
I'm in Washington!
@@SaleProofCarReviews sweet! you want my car?
I can relate hard with parts being tricky and having to wait for a long time. I'm currently restoring a 1964 Valiant V200 with the 225 and pushbutton Torqueflite, sold new in my country, Sweden. It's a mild restoration and thankfully there's at least two e-stores selling parts for it, but some stuff I have to import from the US still, and that takes time. I had to wait for 1.5 months for a screw that holds the light switch for example. It's a special, hollow screw and thus couldn't be substituted. At least I can get most any part I need for it
It's funny you mention that, my dad's first car was a 1964 Valiant, with the same powertrain setup! It's amazing to see that the cars are getting restored! And in Sweden of all places!
@@SaleProofCarReviews That's a nice coincidence! They actually sold really well here, being the most sold American car ever in Sweden at the time. Police and taxi drivers bought loads, as well as executives and other high earners that couldn't quite afford or want a full-size American car, which was the status thing to have back then. A nicer Valiant here cost the same as an Opel Kapitän, Ford (Europe) Zephyr, or Mercedes Benz 190. Mine was bought by a 60 y.o. pharmacist!
@@HerrBjork Weird! They were popular here too as a price point car, but many didn't survive as they were overlooked and put out to pasture. Surprisingly the cars were known for being quite durable and reliable, despite being less than desirable. It's nice to know you're preserving the cars across the pond!
Money, money, money...
I have a few guitar projects that have been piling up, but the money those require are a fraction of what you're looking at!
I've already spent the bulk necessary to get the car running, the next big step will be getting it more safe..
You had a great ASMR vibe going and you killed it with your dancing..
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she can be savage..
I've never taken on a project car, for fear of ALL the reasons you mentioned!
I think if I ever did I'd need a garage (something I dont have currently) so I could do as much of the work as possible myself.
Otherwise I think I'd be too frustrated waiting on a shop to do all the work for me (and how pricey that would get).
I also wouldnt be brave enough to have a project be something rare/unique like this Yugo! Itd have to be something like an old Mustang that everyone knows how to fix and there's plenty of parts around.
Really?! Brad you ought to take on a project car!
@@SaleProofCarReviews Once I have a garage I'll consider it!
There is more than one parts supplier for Yugo stuff in USA, you just need to look under different "logarithm" (i.e. Fiat 128) . Mid-West Bayless is kinda the most known, but also Rock Auto has generic stuff (for good prices as well). The fb group is a great source as well, but yes, the parts are scarce here in USA
For what it's worth, I'm trying to get it as close to US Yugo showroom condition as possible. Some parts I've replaced are generic/Fiat, but they're mostly unseen. The visible parts are the most challenging to get as "Yugo branded"
. Can check with othere you tube channel that work on yugo like one in des moine. Komapas garage
I am the proud owner of a 1987 yugo, and its my first project car too. Whats the supplier in texas you talked about?
yugoparts
@@SaleProofCarReviews Thank you, I kept getting ebay links. It's cool that an engine rebuild kit is only $250, I was told the engine was locked up but I've got to open it up to see exactly what's wrong with it.
Bring it to Serbia. You can restore it here.
Thank you for the invitation!
@@SaleProofCarReviews It was produced in Serbia. You can restore your car in USA by using parts from fiat 128 regardin engine and mechanics. The interior is problematic since the parts are rare and hard to find, even here.