Will It Run? 1972 Camaro Barn Find Sitting for 19 Years! Part 2 of 9
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2019
- In this video, I clean up all the mold and dirt from the car sitting for 20 years and pull it into the shop. From there I show you the condition of the underside, and also get started on the process of making the engine run!
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I bought myself a brand new 1971 Camaro from the factory in 1971. This video brings back lots of fond memories of my Camaro. I cant wait to see your progress on the 1972.
What happen to your camaro?
I had a 71 myself Ken.Very cool
Being an old man now ,, I have worked on LOTS of these cars ,, that said ,, use the lift arms on the sub frame as the rockers are weak in these cars , the rear spring perch is the place for the lift at the back so you can work on brake and fuel lines,,, YUP ,, I realise you have been working on it for months by now how you lifted it , but the body can TWEAK if you keep lifting off the rockers ,,,, When it was new you could lift there but now it is a weak area of the car in the front half,,, BEST REGARDS John
John McCallum I was thinking the same thing lol. Rusty old 40+ yr old car and he lifted it there and not off the frame.
I just lift at the frame no matter what age of the car
gReG sKi yea same. Better that way anyway.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw it on the lift. Please lift by the subframe in front!
That was the absolute first thing I’ve noticed! And I’m 16.
You do the old car community such a great service with these videos. Thank you for all the work that you do for all of us.
Looks like it's pretty solid. Will really enjoy seeing this one progress.
Looks like the undercarriage was oil sprayed for several years before it was stored in the barn. Probably what saved it from rotting out much worse than it is. It looks pretty decent underneath, all things considered.
I drove an 84 Oldsmobile ninety eight that my father and I found in a barn. It had been parked for about twenty years As well. Completely rust free. It was my daily driver for about 5 years. Ac even blew cold in it still! Barn finds are the best. Awesome video
I hope this car gets all the love it deserves
I'm amazed there was no more rust than what you found. It appears that you've scored a winner...congratulations.
Was thinking the same thing. What engine? 307 or 350?
Every one of my 10 to 15 F body cars had a trunk key JUST LIKE THAT! That key "optiional screw driver" earned a sub! Keep it up I love that car.
My dad had a yellow 71 Vega when I was a kid. It's amazing how similar the styling is between the Vega and Camaro from that era.
This is a nice ride:-and it turns over-wow! Thanks for showing the headlight burn out because I’d not seen that before today. Peace-out!
I actually prefer the older digital stereos versus the new LCD screen stereos.
I had a 1972 camaro sc. It had a 350 small block and a 2 barrel carb. I put in a Edelbrock mid intake and a 450cfm Holly carb along with Accel wires and distributer. Man did that wake that car up! I got busted doing 158mph in a 55mph by the damn airplane there on I-80 in Nevada outside of Reno. That Highway patrol man that pulled me over was so pissed you would've thought I stole a kiss from his daughter. Anyway I wish I still had her, a Lot of great times in that car.
That Camaro did definitely need saving it's a keeper and can't wait for part 3.
The headlight burning out was pretty cool.
A column shift automatic, f body! Early 70s. Friend had a 71 firebird, column shift auto. Powerglide 2spd automatic, 350 2v, Pontiac V8. Cool, unusual!!😁
You might need to get the AllSpark for this one. Watch out for the Decepticons..
@The Internet. Okay dude. That was a good one. When he gets it running, maybe the radio will talk to him. lol
@@SEEININFRARED tht would scare the living crap outta me if I was in his shoes and the radio starts talking to me outta nowhere
I think this car was in great shape when they parked it. And it’s in a lot better shape underneath than I imagined it would be!
Take a wall paper sponge and a couple of cans of Bonami cleanser, scrub it good and watch that paint come back. This trick only works on solid colors and maybe a good paint guy can blend those scratches out...
Enjoying these Camaro videos. Can’t wait for the next one.
_Over 9.5 million+ views Ben, and your love for old Chevys and anything GM speaks volumes of RUclips content. Considering the 'F' body lasted 12 model years was a miracle. I mean in '72, with the UAW strike, plus the requirement for improved frontal crash standards, GM almost killed the car. Thankfully the model got better and better, with the exception of reduced horsepower offerings due to new emission standards on the horizon. Thank you for potentially saving another classic bow-tie. Really looking forward to more great videos here Ben._
That’s cool having a winch attached in the front of the lift! Kudos
Audiovox: the sound of every American Gen-X teen boy's first car.
Man for being a barn find it looks really nice. Free no complaints
I enjoy watching you find and fix up the old cars.....
Back in 76 the cutest gal in high school had a yellow 72 just like this! She was blond & blue eyed & way cuter than Marcia Brady! When she pulled into the parking lot every head in the place spun around! Mostly because of her but some for the car as well! Most of us were driving older cars, early Novas, GTO's, Chevelles or whatever we could afford to drive! Cool to see you resurrecting this one!
Great Camaro...I would LOVE to get my hands on it!
I’ve been watching a 3rd gen Firebird restoration series lately, and can’t wait for this one! Pretty dope car you got there.
I love to hear the metal noise!!
And I love the smell of it running!!
Was always a thing BK in the 70's to make sure there were nice valve covers..a nice four barrel , and clean. I love Camaros , I've had 3. But the ones with the round tail lights..were the best. Oh and the spoilers. I love these cars. Thanks.
Looking forward to Part 3. This is like opening a time capsule. Nice find!
Great video . Love to see these old cars fixed up. Looking forward. To part three.
The old school loop oil filter remover is still best. Its all I use since dad taught me in 1976 when I was 4
Hey bro quick way to tell a 10 bolt from a 12 without getting under the car.....just get down on ur knee and look at from outside the car. Look on the very bottom flat of the inspection cover. If it's only got 1 along the very very bottom it's a 10bolt. If it has 2 on the VERY bottom of the cover it's a 12
...nutn to it. It'll get so easy eventually you'll never have to count em all again
2nd gen camaros never had 12 bolt rear ends
Hey Ben when did you get your lift I'm happy for you man no more floor jacks you will need your back for your kid !!
The Camaro will be nice when it's done can't wait to hear it run.
Clem Mahabir yea he got a lift... watch again and dont lift that car like that ever lol
One quick way I check for 10 or 12 bolt rear, is, if the bottom most bolt is in the center, it's a 10 bolt...
If there are 2 "bottom most" bolts, next to each other, it's a 12 bolt... hope that makes sense.... early here still! LoL
Cool car btw, thanks for sharing!
Ben, the car is in great shape for being a 72 and sitting in mud for decades. A common small block problem is for rocker arms to pop out of place. Some people replace them when they pop out of place, some people just put the original on back on correctly. Number one plug looked oil fouled. Maybe a stuck oil control ring, or bad valve seals. I have found from past experience it's more likely to be a stuck oil ring... often caused by short trips, and/or lack of oil changes... but that engine looks clean, so I bet it was short trips. Sometimes they free up, by running them down the highway... NOT short trips, and keeping the oil changed. It takes time that way, sometimes taking thousands of miles, and having to clean the carbon off the plug every time it fouls. The other option is to pull the piston, and re-ring it. It's probably not worth worrying about, just pull the plug and clean it when it fouls... if it's east to pull. I would check the wiring to see why no idiot lights were on and lack of signals... maybe chewed up??? Bet it runs good! Looking forward to the next video.
Mice for some reason love wires. You've found a real gem, I'm surprised that top isn't rusted under that vinyl . A/C Delco spark plugs look different because they aren't made in Flint, MI. like the original.
Supposedly the rubber coating on wires have a sweat taste. So mice and squirrels like wires.
I have a 2014 Impala that has that same bar over the battery.This is my most favorite camaro of them all and you have one that is so easy to restore. Really this thing is in great shape and easy to work on, so many possibilities. Valve stem seals first, cheap and easy.
Keep doing more on this camaro!!! Love the content!!!!
That is one of my favorite cars. I'm really enjoying this.
Congrats on the lift! That Camaro has a lot of potential! Cant wait to see it run!
I'd love to have that dash in my '97 Camaro. Nice work my man! Thanks for sharing!
I just bought a 79 camaro z28 which is a car I've wanted for so long now
You gotta love old chevy's they never die, They just need some love.
Enjoying catching up!
Love your videos! How about a video with a "quick update" on all of the cars you're working on and what's left to be fixed? I'd sure like to know!
I like the look of the natural patina.
Surprisingly great shape underneath
Can't wait for part 3, Thank you for this
GREAT VIDEO. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL START AND RUN. YOU WON'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE SELLING THE 72 CAMARO. GOOD LUCK WITH THE PROJECT.
First time watching your channel, Gonna follow this set of videos. On April 6, 2019, I just purchased a 1974 Camaro from Tyler, TX for $2000.00 for my 16yr old soon to be 17yr old son. The gentleman bought it in 74 and has driven it since then. We got the original brown title. It has 151,XXX miles on the original L48 350sb 4bbl and original transmission. It runs and drives, but has some issues with brakes. Glass is all good, surface rust on the hood and roof where vinyl top used to be, and some in the ps front fender and rear quarter. It'll be a great car once we get all the issues fixed. Will be watching the progress. A suggestion for ya if ya don't mind, show more of the actual work you do to your vehicles, and less music. Enjoyed watching your channel.
Hey Ben I am glad to see you saving that car . Hope you keep it they are hard to find lately.
Excelent! Cant wait for part 3! Awesome to see you saving these cars!
I would love to own a Camaro this year. I own a 70 Skylark. But always loved the 70 to 73 camaros
You know, this car really isn't too bad.
The 2nd gens are notorious for rusting between the cowl, fender and hood hinges. If it’s bad, which can be hard to see, you can twist the uni-body on hard acceleration. I have a 71 and this car makes me feel grateful.
Nice lift. Good videos. Thank you.
Great video, cannot wait for part 3!
……………..hi Ben. I hope you'll bring that old Camaro back to life again. I absolutely love the Camaro from years 1970 thru 1973, really loved the styling of them even though they had a habit of getting all loose and squeaky as they aged...……..but then don't we all. :) Work your magic. Steve
The original Blu Ray Glass is perfect.. that puts it back into original play 🤙🤙🤙
Nice progress so far, up to part 3 👍
Watched this video about 20 times waiting for video number 3. Come on Ben hook us up!
This old girl going to come back just fine! Great find Ben!
Wow the bumpers are in great shape but the vinyl roof!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it would have been so beautiful. Of course he can't complain. He's got an original '72 Camaro! How lucky is he. I was 16 when this car came out and I loved it. Maybe not as much as a Cougar but she's beautiful nontheless. Congratulations you lucky dog you!!! Too bad these people don't put a good Tarp all over the bottom and top of the car. Seems like a given to do imo.
Love those old steering wheels. I've got a 1973 Chevy Stepside shotbed with Bigblock 454 Factory order pickup.
"And you've thought, I wouldn't see a headlight dyin' twice, but, indeed..." 🗨🤣🌐🏜🏗🏚💫
Someone has been into this car already. The HEI distributor was not an option back in '72 so that is a good thing someone already did it for you. One thing place the lift arms under the frame and not on the unibody, it rusted and weaker and was never strong to begin with.
That’s the find of the year
A column shifter on a Camaro is blasphemy, but again this one is unique and deserves the attention you're giving it! BTW - I gave up a 69 Camaro for a 74 Camaro with an 1970 LT1 which I rebuilt. I was happier with the 74 because it was newer, but looking back should've kept the 69!! This car is a gem! AC too! Up here, that was a luxury no one had unless they were rich. Keep on keeping on! I love this project!
I love camaro,s I wish there were more of the old ones in Australia. I've driven a fast back and a trans am and an i rock and a rambler hornet, id love to drive an old camaro
"All things considered" is a good qualifier.
48 YEARS AGO GREAT RECOVERY 👍👍👍
Muscle cars got to love them
The barn saved that Camaro, those are solid floors for the most part along with the sub frame rails., My '79 in '87 wasn't that solid so you are lucky
For sitting in dirt for 20 years it looks great.
You’re killing me this is an exciting video series
It's a lot better underneath than I thought it might be, so that's all good. There can't have been many Camaros around that were as original as that one was at 28 years old when it went into the barn...
Wow you say that is sludge. For as long as the car has been sitting and the age of the car, the heads look really damn good.
The good thing is it has no major dents so you can spend more time on getting it running rather than having to mess with a bunch of body work. A good rubbing compound and then wax and buffing will make it look even better but a great start getting the dirt off.
The engine is a lot cleaner than expected from the first impression.
That's a nice find...like the color combination, love the wrap-around dash was virtually the same '70 -'78
If I remember correctly '72 was a low production year. If It were me I'd keep it a gennie with the column shift and 307 2V original rallye's Sweeet!!
That’s an 8.5” 10 bolt. It’s a damn good platform to build upon. Those square tabs on the bottom of the center section are the tell tale signs.
Ben, I think you got a great original car with the minimal rust y'all are spoiled with in north Texas. Looking forward to more work on this cute car...
Never seen a column shift on a Camaro before. Maybe more common than not on a lower spec car. Looks like the barn didn’t hurt it too much. Very surprised the floors are so solid. Can’t wait to see it start!
It's great when somebody fixes up one of these cars. I had a 73 Rally Sport I kept that car for about 10 years and I kick myself in the butt for getting rid of that car. I wish I had that car back. Keep up the good work on your videos they've helped me out a lot.
Mark Casavechia I had a 69 RS
My dad told me the day I sold it I’d be sorry
Boy was he right
@@dondressel4802 Man if we could only turn back time the vehicles that we had that we should have never gotten rid of I know I've had my share I wished I had every one of them back
Mark Casavechia yes I’ve had a number of muscle and shoe box cars as they call them the 55-57 Chevys
Besides the 69 camaro my other regret is selling my 67 coronet R/T
It had a 440 magnum under the hood
I sold it for a lousy 600 dollars
It was in pristine condition
Damn loving this video already can’t wait for part 3
I was thumbing through the barn find vidoes and this one intrigued me. Looking forward to part three. Unless you've done the video already and I just haven't found it yet. Ya got a thumbs up and I hit subscribe. Looking forward to more of your work my friend.
Great video brother best of luck great body style for camars in my opinion there getting harder to find in my area..thank you for your hard work
Nice....a very restorable car. Plenty of parts in the aftermarket for these! Can't wait to see more dude. I bet that the power wires from the distributor are chewed up from the rats, which is why the dash dummy lights aren't working!
I would put Fluid Film on all the rusted areas and the undercarriage. The rust would either flake off or you'll find some solid areas. It's also nice you went into detail and checked everything out before trying to start it up. I wonder if dumping a little fresh oil in the engine reservoir would clean up any older oil. You can always just change the oil again earlier than you normally would to get rid of any old oil as well.
Great job brother can’t wait to hear it start
That car is in great shape
Really enjoyed your video. Looking forward to the next one.
Can't wait to see more.
Can't wait to hear it run, " It's Alive !! "...
i enjoy your videos.
when i drag home an oldy, i always take an air hose and give the engine bay a good blowdown before opening anything up. seen too many videos of somebody firing up an old engine without the air filter and standing back and watching the engine suck in leaves, twigs, dirt etc...
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every time I'm going to get ya!
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Looking good, Ben!
Tell your old man to get his own power washer, that reminds me to take my dads power washer back to his house!
Man great car u don't see many of the 2nd gen Camaro's anymore got lucky that part's of the frame ain't rotted out nice car get it together they make just about every part in the world for that car u can get anything! Good luck I love it & it's a black interior car good luck man that little wash made a big difference man!👍👍👍👍👍