Can my 1984 Chevy Citation be Saved from the Scrap Yard?

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @lesterlesabre4326
    @lesterlesabre4326 Год назад +36

    Great when Santa is there helping. Seems that the Citation deserves to live on.

  • @eliotandreu3887
    @eliotandreu3887 Год назад +81

    Screw what everyone else says, and just do you. What would be cool is if you could sell those cars online, and let us by them from you. My Mom had that exact Chevy Citation, and I would actually buy it off of you just for the memories. In the end, all that matters is what you think about it all. Love your show. ❤️

    • @williamcochell9889
      @williamcochell9889 Год назад +3

      Hey Randy, I love your channel! Don’t allow what people say to control what you do! Just do what you do! Don’t let it stop you from giving your cars too needy Appreciative people! I figured you must have things going on behind the scenes with monkey wrench. Mike for all he’s done! But on the surface all people see On your channel is what he’s doing for you, and not all of what you’re doing for him!

    • @soelenny
      @soelenny Год назад

      Yeah man . That’s so true what you say

    • @thomasmiller2707
      @thomasmiller2707 Год назад +1

      You could sell car like the Citatiom Matket Place. I know blah blah about Matket Place but in places like my neck of the woods where car lots are 70 to a 100 miles away that's how we buy cheep cars some one might need it for work
      Just saying.

  • @danieldeller3661
    @danieldeller3661 Год назад +19

    Randy you have a heart of gold people try to take advantage of someone trying to help people out in a time of need.

  • @gmcrozier3449
    @gmcrozier3449 Год назад +12

    Randy you could look into some non-profits in your area. There may even be some that help families that need A to B transportation. You can then donate the vehicles and then write them off on your taxes.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Год назад +16

    That 1984 Chevrolet Citation still rocks!!!☺️👍

  • @bigmountain7561
    @bigmountain7561 Год назад +12

    Randy I loved the Citations they were fun driving fun fixing. Most of the time if you rebuild the carb they run good. If you put it back together it’s worth about 3500.00 bucks. Great Videos God Bless

  • @michaelcrockette8694
    @michaelcrockette8694 Год назад +24

    Michael proves that car guys will travel anywhere in any weather 2 do car stuff and I love it. great job Santa👍🏽.

  • @JayH237
    @JayH237 Год назад +1

    Nice! Like I've said before I had a 1981, glad to see this one featured again on the channel

  • @tamirstokes8439
    @tamirstokes8439 Год назад +18

    You can't worry about what people say when they're not spending the money you are. You are doing a great service to people by giving them a means of transportation that they didn't have before. Keep up the great work Randy.

  • @intrepidz1981
    @intrepidz1981 Год назад +3

    When I was in high school, I had a 1980's chevy citation hatchback. It was great for parking with my girl friend. It had lots of room in the back once you flipped down the back seat. Your car had me thinking back to some great fun.

  • @brianfarine2192
    @brianfarine2192 Год назад +23

    Don't let anyone get to you. They just hating.
    What you are doing is awesome and you literally seem like a genuine guy and people just seem to think of themselves. You , Monkey Wrench Mike and Santa's Workshop are great. They just trying to ruin you. I and my boys love you and theirs content. Keep doing you.

  • @jamest6850
    @jamest6850 Год назад +3

    I always admire how honest randy is with these types of things.

  • @NoahClay6
    @NoahClay6 Год назад +5

    Got to love that Chevy Citation. Its come a long way and now its looking pretty great now. Also you do you Randy been loving your videos for a long time! Glad you brought that Chevy back and its running will make a great car for someone and hopefully will get treated right.👍

  • @houseofno
    @houseofno Год назад +6

    Wow look at all the squares and rectangles on that dash and the exterior. How far GM has come with its design concepts. Keep up the great work on the Citation.

  • @jonah8961
    @jonah8961 Год назад +1

    You r doing a great job with the give aways . The losers how r sending u those needy emails. Your work with these cars is a cool deal . Keep up the great work

  • @nelsonmcfarland4168
    @nelsonmcfarland4168 Год назад +1

    My grandfather bought one brand new back in the 80s. He would honked his horn in the tunnel back in the day and I always remember that. I would buy this car just for the great memories.

  • @2003cobramustang
    @2003cobramustang Год назад +9

    The hell with the haters Randy! I like this little Chevy. You brought it back from the dead! Those people don’t know what happens behind the scenes! I know you take care of Mike! If i had the money or means I’d buy that citation! Keep up the great work please!

  • @ryanhillman5126
    @ryanhillman5126 Год назад +5

    You and your channel are both very awesome. Cant believe anyone thinks you should give anything away. Some people out there just suck. I love what you do. Keep it up. I love that car man. If i could get there id give ya 500 in a heartbeat

  • @kriswolski7208
    @kriswolski7208 Год назад +4

    Hang in there Randy. Some people mean well, others just feel entitled. In the end most of us know you area kind hearted person and Monkey wrench Mike, Santa and the others wouldn’t be hangin out if they felt used and abused. Keep doing the great videos and don’t sweat what the haters say.

  • @jamesmcdonald3113
    @jamesmcdonald3113 Год назад +1

    This Citation puts a huge smile on my face. The memories I have of this car. Randy, if I didn't live all the way in Michigan, I would love to buy it, but I know there's no way I could bring it out here. Just keep it. It's has no cash value, but the memories and nostalgia is worth more than any dollar amount. You never respond to my comments, but I hope you read this. Keep it man. Hold on to it.

  • @calebrobinson7479
    @calebrobinson7479 Год назад +1

    I think you shouldn't give any way I just like watching you work on them I like seeing u get them run an fixing them up

  • @grier6191
    @grier6191 Год назад +3

    Randy those are your friends. I don’t see why you have to explain your relationship to people. What you are doing is called friendship. You can’t buy friends. Your friends hag around not for what you can give them, it the quality time off camera they all enjoy the best. So keep doing what y’all are doing putting out enjoyable content.

  • @dmoneyda888
    @dmoneyda888 Год назад +2

    Ice over here in Indiana got us good honestly, even cancled school yesterday. Too cold too too cold, love the vid Randy!

  • @doyouliketowatch
    @doyouliketowatch Год назад +1

    That’s the problem with social media in my eyes is it’s normally what people don’t see is what they seem the need to comment on, I’m sure if Mike and Santa (mike and mike seemed weird lol) thought they were getting a raw deal they wouldn’t help or work with you. As for the citation, I am jealous of you. My dad had one for years and I’ve looked a bit but where I am I believe they are just gone.

  • @neilforrest2677
    @neilforrest2677 Год назад +1

    There will always be people who want to tell you what to do. It's a waste of time justifying your actions. You're great just as you are. I might be a liberal from California, but I appreciate you and all you do. Thank you!

  • @erikkornbeck4765
    @erikkornbeck4765 Год назад +6

    I think you are doing a great job and you are very giving man unfortunately there are some very selfish people. I love your channel so please keep up the great work

  • @jasondeabreu6597
    @jasondeabreu6597 3 месяца назад

    Thanks that was a fun flashback... My dad had one when I was a kid ... I used to joy ride it when he was at work I was only like 12 years old ... That was the first car I ever drove great memories... Amazing to see one again

  • @thomaskapp8306
    @thomaskapp8306 Год назад +2

    just letting you know the filler panels that are missing can be found in Alabama. at replaca plastics for $79.00 each

  • @jessieharris1676
    @jessieharris1676 Год назад +8

    You should take the citation on the week of power tour and see how it does.

  • @keving52002
    @keving52002 Год назад +4

    Wow, carbureted cars in the snow in the cold, man oh man the memories.

  • @tnourse
    @tnourse Год назад +3

    I drove a Citation as a Winter beater for years. Went through the MN snow like a tank. Mine had the V6 and some sort of throttle body.

  • @wnturck
    @wnturck Год назад +11

    You do what's best for your business and the public.

  • @GarrinP
    @GarrinP Год назад +1

    My uncle had an 84 Citation. Was on of the first vehicles I was taught to wrench on. Great little car that could take some abuse. Brings back some memories.

    • @zythr9999
      @zythr9999 Год назад

      The 83 and later models were the ones to buy; too bad it's earlier years were tarnished.

  • @keith8197
    @keith8197 Год назад +1

    Also a cool saying I always heard a beater with a heater😄

  • @1984Cutlass2nv
    @1984Cutlass2nv Год назад +2

    I remember when I was 5 my parents friends had a light blue citation and it wouldn't start when they were going to leave our house. It wasn't even cold. I've started multiple 1980s caprices and a delta 88 in minus 20 to minus 32 without trouble.

  • @edwinaponte7295
    @edwinaponte7295 Год назад +2

    28 years ago I had a 1984 chevy citation with a busted thermostat and no power steering when you turn left but power steering when you turn right. Great car it took me from point A to point B then to point C. I had two radios in the car when my dad brought it for $200. The other radio was in the glove compartment crazy right. So we donated that car to the local school and it was a $500 tax write-off if you're thinking of getting rid of the vehicle. Just a idea.

  • @cherokeeoutlawmartiel5340
    @cherokeeoutlawmartiel5340 Год назад +2

    I love those old citations. They were tuff. I wish I could afford it. Whoever gets it is going to get a good car. Randy, Love the content. A big hello to Santa & Mike. I love your channels too.

  • @dzim8822
    @dzim8822 8 месяцев назад

    My first car was a 1982 Chevy Citation two door hatchback with the 2.5 Litre 4 cylinder and four speed manual. It had throttle body fuel injection. I used to drive it to high school way back in 1990-1991. This takes me back.

  • @benjochs
    @benjochs Год назад +3

    I like the updates on the Citation. You should keep it and keep posting updates!

  • @fatwithmoney8953
    @fatwithmoney8953 Год назад +1

    Citation King of RUclips

  • @markbehr88
    @markbehr88 Год назад +1

    I like the Citation.

  • @markparish5223
    @markparish5223 Год назад

    I love these old classic. My favorite is the probe. But these were when cars we fun to work. Thank you for reviving these. I think I've said this before, but they bring me back to a less stressful time of my life.

  • @bk_goatkim679
    @bk_goatkim679 Год назад +1

    I love seeing Santa on the videos he has some good humor! I love how the paint job in the Ciration turned out!!! Love the video!

  • @josephhartman7979
    @josephhartman7979 Год назад +1

    I love the citation

  • @amadeo_serrano
    @amadeo_serrano Год назад +2

    To those who feel Randy should give you a car like the Aston Martin, here's an idea. He will give you the $24k car BUT you have to give him something of equal value. It doesn't matter what so long as the appraised value is equal to the value of the car to be given. A speed boat, an RV, a summer cottage or high-value box seats to a sporting event. So long as it has the SAME value as the car, otherwise, check your entitlement and appreciate him for his content, NOT as a one-man Salvation Army.

  • @williamdevore8861
    @williamdevore8861 Год назад

    You know for someone to get into the old car hobby, $1000 for that car is a great start. If you are able to give a person a start on the hobby, you've done great. Forget the haters. Your, Mike and Santa friendship is your business.

  • @dwaxx69
    @dwaxx69 Год назад

    Don't pay any attention to anyone telling you what to give anyone or what you should or shouldn't give away. I truly enjoy your channel, Monkey Wrench Mike, Santa's Workshop, and all the other people in your videos. Keep doing what you do and making great content. If you are ever in Kentucky let me know, it would be awesome to meet up with you. Take care and as always keep up the amazing work!!

  • @FoxyThePirate
    @FoxyThePirate Год назад

    I love that citation Idc what people say that car looks so good, it’s really nice having Santa around, he’s so wholesome

  • @sebastiandefrancisci6090
    @sebastiandefrancisci6090 Год назад +1

    Randy have you tried sell some of the cars at your local public auto auction?you and the 2 mikes work well together.

  • @tchenail
    @tchenail Год назад +1

    whatever you give there will ever be some complaint of frustrated persons so di you things and dont mind those stupid jalous. You doing a great job and deserve all you got .Your just like a friend to me.

  • @shawnepiscopo5613
    @shawnepiscopo5613 Год назад +3

    Im here for the content thats a gift in its own not including the knowlage you give about the cars

  • @Coker-Time
    @Coker-Time Год назад

    Love the car they don’t make them like they used too. That’s why this one’s still alive. Ignore all other people that are bothering you for free cars I’d block them. Keep up the good work. I enjoy the content. Have a great day.

  • @rmx77
    @rmx77 Год назад

    the haters arent around to know your life. you work on your own life. forget the bad and move on. as far as much as you have done you have helped others in need when they needed things. you have given back to society and its great. you didnt have to but you did a good thing on your own. if i could help out with stuff for ya i would. in life your lucky to have the life and friends you do. we the great viewers that are the great ones are here for ya bro.

  • @ralphralphin
    @ralphralphin Год назад +1

    Nestalgia is why the citation was on your mind Randy. BTW, I dropped over 50 pounds having COVID and the weeks after. It's been months and I still have no appetite. Hope you feel better soon

  • @David-qj1po
    @David-qj1po Год назад

    Randy please stop worrying about these silly comments these people make you do more than any RUclipsr I know of. We appreciate the things you have been doing for your followers we greatly appreciate the things you do keep up the good work

  • @jeffmorgan73
    @jeffmorgan73 Год назад

    I love seeing seeing that car, my buddies parents towed their pop up camper with one back in the mid 80’s. That car never failed them until it rusted away

  • @gregorywelch1362
    @gregorywelch1362 Год назад

    To many entitled people out there you might get the views or content but you just need to do what's good for you I actually enjoy watching you and Mike fix up your uncle's house and watching you guys work on the F150. So keep doing what works for you and I'll keep enjoying all your content.

  • @jasonalexander3080
    @jasonalexander3080 Год назад +2

    Nothing like an old 80s chevy door buzzer good little old car👍

  • @Tyler-lg5ud
    @Tyler-lg5ud Год назад +1

    i would say 1500 easy that's my dream car i just like them little things.

  • @SethDunn
    @SethDunn Год назад

    Randy, first of all I wanted to say that I appreciate your channel and the love that you have with these older cars. You mentioned how attached you are to your cars and not wanting to let them go. I have to say I felt that on a personal level.
    I’ve got a 1992 Chevrolet K3500 that I’ve had for about 5 years now. I kinda fell into the deal because I wanted a truck but really haven’t had (nor do I still have) a reason to have a 1-ton truck. I just drove it the other day after it sat for almost 6 months and it still puts a smile on my face. My new “truck” that I bought last year is more economical and makes more sense, but theres something about a 30 year old truck that feels different (better?).
    I’m at the point now that i’m having to make the difficult decision to send it down the road because all it does is sit. I love the old truck but it’s not fair to let it rot either. The thing is so rare because i’m the second owner of it and it only has 72,000 miles on it. Mechanically, she runs good, not perfect as you would say because it’s 30 years old. But cosmetically she needs help. The paint is original and the clear coat is all but gone. I just started to notice bare metal in a few spots. She’s got a little bit of rust as well but for s PA truck that i’m sure has not been a “garage queen” (at least since I’ve had it), I really can’t complain about it. Also it’s rare in that it has the 454 engine and a manual transmission. I hate to let it go but don’t want to see it live the rest of its life rotting away. Rather see it go to a good home and get used.
    Love the channel Randy and look for ward to that is in store for your channel.

  • @lukej2132
    @lukej2132 Год назад

    Randy, you have to just do you man! It’s hard, but you gotta try to forget about the negative people. You know in your heart that you are a great person, and most of us can see that!! Idea for getting rid of some of the cars… start up a used car lot! I’d love to watch that and the process. Keep up the great work man!

  • @bren70ssss94
    @bren70ssss94 Год назад +5

    I hope it can be saved , it reminds me of the Chrysler Alpine from back in the day .

  • @brianleclerc1593
    @brianleclerc1593 Год назад +2

    I had an Oldsmobile version of one of these. It’s too bad the filler panels are missing. It would have looked decent.

  • @charlesking1244
    @charlesking1244 Год назад +3

    Randy, You’re A Good Man, Forget What These Nay-Sayers Have To Say, You Do You Good Man, Enjoy The Content With Michael, Educational As Ever..

  • @uncledavid31
    @uncledavid31 Год назад

    I was given a 1980 Citation with the V6 as a 16/17 year old. I remember that it needed a minimum of 5 minutes to warm up in the winter and summer! Sold it as a parts car by my senior year in high school. Your Citation is almost like mine was.

    • @zythr9999
      @zythr9999 Год назад

      We had a 1983 with the Iron Duke, had no cold start issues.

  • @dcformee123
    @dcformee123 Год назад +2

    One more thing citations had a problem when they were cold the power steering would not work really good it would be really hard to turn in I saw you were struggling to turn it when you were trying to turn it into the garage that's just one of their quirks once it warms up it'll be fine.

  • @mhawkins1975
    @mhawkins1975 Год назад +3

    I can’t believe people want you to give away a Aston martin 😂 like that would happen. Still love the channel and content Randy keep up the awesome work, i especially love the road trips you do to collect cars.

  • @djs_projects_repairs
    @djs_projects_repairs Год назад

    Randy ignore the idiots and do what u want give what you want sell what you wish and don't let the toxic sludge change you and your end goals. Just do your thing randy keep being your self brother. But I would love to see you fix the probe up if u plan on doing so.

  • @moosehand8721
    @moosehand8721 Год назад +2

    You wouldn't have what you do today if you gave away every thing, got yourself to where you are on your own merits. Keep it going, and holler out to Santa as well.

  • @reinderkalsbeek4748
    @reinderkalsbeek4748 Год назад +3

    Randy everywhere you go anything you do you will always find a KAREN , say hi to Santa, and Monkeywrench Mike for me

  • @thevacdude
    @thevacdude Год назад

    Randy,
    I've always been told to not ask people for things.
    I find it rude for random people to ask or tell you to give cars away.
    I don't need one of your cars, or any at all, because I can one of my own.
    People shouldn't expect you to give them things, but they have, sadly.
    Thanks for the video, Randy.

  • @paulcolllins9750
    @paulcolllins9750 Год назад

    I would drive the hell out of this car!
    I have so many ideas for it!
    The fact that you save these older vehicles is awesome!
    The fools can let you live rent free in there heads!
    Good on you for what you do! Thanks for the content & entertainment!

  • @thomasfletcher760
    @thomasfletcher760 Год назад +2

    Randy , ever thought about posting the vehicles on marketplace ? Buyers would contact you on Facebook only . Just a thought . And , I don't blame you for not giving cars away anymore , some people tend to be jerks . ET was missing , that's because ET phoned home 😜

  • @daryl252000ify
    @daryl252000ify Год назад +4

    Randy, this the internet. You know how the internet is. Do what you want. Cause I can almost assure you, your channel is still going to be watched. Those comments you are talking about, imagine filing them in "File 13". Or better yet, tell them to take that comment, write it down on a piece of paper, take it to the bank, and see how much money they get for it. Since their comment/ opinion is worth so much. Disclaimer, I haven't seen the rest of your video when I typed this. I'll find out what else said after I hit send.

  • @PAUL-1961.
    @PAUL-1961. Год назад +1

    In canada you put a safety inspection on the citation,you would get a couple grand for that car easy

  • @Suchayoutuber
    @Suchayoutuber Год назад

    Had a I believe 81 Chevy citation, lived in the upper peninsula Michigan right on lake Superior, car had almost 300 k miles carbureted engine and even when it was -4F not including wind chill and yes the car sat outside One pump of the throttle before turn the key and it started right up every time

  • @apl175
    @apl175 Год назад

    I'm still amazed it has room for five AND front-wheel-drive. It truly was the first Chevy of the eighties.....the first Chevy of its kind....it was a new Chevy kind of compact, it was the car I may have had in mind.

  • @elitevon6101
    @elitevon6101 Год назад +4

    Odd story, Me and my friend was walking to look at some cars and he said "that's a citation" and I thought I did something wrong until he pointed at the car

  • @Trance88
    @Trance88 Год назад

    I'm glad you saved this old "Chevrol." I think this car would make a great beginner's classic car for the right buyer. It's in great shape for what it is. Kids these days are fascinated by these old "regular" point A to B cars. You just don't see them anymore!

  • @toolzshed
    @toolzshed Год назад +4

    I love when Michael comes to wrench on cars with ya 🤘🏽🔥😊

  • @tompena7487
    @tompena7487 Год назад +2

    U gotta do what it takes to keep the doors opened and contents coming . Thanks for walking for me .

  • @aceautonewportky
    @aceautonewportky Год назад

    I haven't commented in a while, citation has come a long way, I am also a citation fan, and if I lived closer I would have reached out to buy, so I know someone out here has got to love that chevy.

  • @David-qj1po
    @David-qj1po Год назад

    Thank you sir for being so honest and direct this is the thing that keep me coming back

    • @Giveaway612
      @Giveaway612 Год назад

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  • @STIHLTECH
    @STIHLTECH Год назад

    I worked at a GM dealer in a small town from 80 to 90. As service manager, I was allowed to drive a used vehicle. My go to was an 81 Citation V6. Great car in the Western NY weather. Just wish I could find something like it for a new driver in my family.

  • @platec4798
    @platec4798 Год назад

    I still find the Chevrolet Mutation to be a cool car in retrospect. I have a friend who inherited his Moms 1985 Citiation 4 Door and its in pristine condition. It is still garaged and seldom driven. It will end up being the lone survivor.
    Plate C

  • @robertpsarudakis3474
    @robertpsarudakis3474 Год назад

    That's funny you and I were born in 80. My parents had an '85 4 cylinder standard tranny. That car ran for about 180k, but boy did it leak oil everywhere. Finally head gasket went on it around '92 or '94....can't remember. That's a nice example!

  • @Adam_SRT..717
    @Adam_SRT..717 Год назад +1

    The citation looks very good!

  • @Ahmed-to4yl
    @Ahmed-to4yl Год назад

    Randy can do whatever with his cars no one can judge him keep it up randy I love your videos

  • @joshmoore8049
    @joshmoore8049 Год назад

    I was just born in November of 84. That was definitely a good year and I remember when all you saw in the 90s was those cars

  • @devonvictor3210
    @devonvictor3210 Год назад +1

    I like it, it is a very rare car today. There are none of these to be found for sale online in my area.

  • @dennislewis9400
    @dennislewis9400 Год назад

    500 is a steal for the car you so much and you are so under apreciated much respect and for power tour the Vette or the Caddy Allia.

  • @michaelatoz580
    @michaelatoz580 Год назад

    That is a great first car for a boy. I gave one of them to my nephew 15 years ago and told him it was a child support proof car. He looked at me and said what. I replied you're not getting laid driving this car. This car will save you years of grief dealing with baby mama issues.

  • @benjaminfallon1072
    @benjaminfallon1072 Год назад

    Glad to see the Citation again. Nice work Randy & Santa.

  • @eliswalley6088
    @eliswalley6088 Год назад +1

    Also put the dash back together then put a cherry bomb muffler on it

  • @Scott.Kristiansen
    @Scott.Kristiansen Год назад

    My folks had the non hatchback citation when I was younger. Always had a soft spot for them.

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur Год назад +1

    To me this is a young timer. And I would say it's like 5000 worth. Because of the maintenance that has gone into it. I really like the car.

  • @daveebertz4206
    @daveebertz4206 Год назад +2

    I learned how to drive a manual transmission on my buddy’s mom’s
    1984 Citation, very cool car. Can I have the Corvette by the way?

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Год назад +2

    Glad your feeling better 👍🙏😁

  • @Leon-uj7pc
    @Leon-uj7pc Год назад

    I am glad to see the Citation getting some love. I think this Citation and the Ford Tempo are my favorite cars on your channel. Perhaps it is nostalgia as growing up in the 1980's and 1990's, these cars were everywhere (I have a friend that is a retired cop and he told me the calls he hated the most were ones where the suspect car was a Ford Tempo as the area was thick with them). Perhaps it is because these were pretty much point A to point B cars that did not get much love. I will say the only real thing i hated was the radio location in these cars. the irony is that in 1985 the interior was redesigned and the radio move to a new place in the dash where it was facing the correct way only to have GM discontinue the car at the end of the 1985 model year
    I am happy it was saved from the scrap yard.