They did not have a ton of time, and this was an unexpected repair!

Actually it was only a few hours. This had obviously been out before, so all the bolts came loose pretty resonably.

Thanks! It is a fun project, and we would never have gone AirRide ourselves, but the car came with a POORLY installed system! I personally like Coil Overs with Double adjustables, it is just so simple to get what you want!

Whatever it takes!

Almost everyone we know eats spicy, the country has become a bit more blended than it was 40 years ago. Lots of ethnic and cultural foods are available now, we even get fresh fruit and veg year round (not sarcasm there, I remember when we did not!) The state has a very different makeup than it did in the 70's, and that includes a lot of spiced and flavorful foods. Potato Sausage is not the norm!

Sometimes it is less work than patching!

A full pan like that can range from $500 to $1500 depending on the vehicle. Note that not everything has aftermarket support!

@@ShopDog-Garage I should have been more specific. Curious about the 57 Chevy. Built a few over the years and am thinking about doing one for myself finally but almost all of them need a floor and I'm sick of cobbling them together piece by piece. Full floor would be great!

@@OTGBob In 2024 money that floor is $900

Oh man, I hope this works out!

I am not sure I understand the question you are asking?

Are you talking about the lifts the cars are on? If so, the one in the west room makes it MUCH easier to work on the body, and the lifts in the East room are used for both storage (Impala and Catalina Wagon) and vehicle service. The black 68 is on the service lift we use for oil changes, brake jobs, and miscellaneous projects.

@@ShopDog-Garage I was talking about the hood

@@Angstofthedamned Oh, you should see the hood on the Catalina! In our 66 Catalina Wagon project you can really see a giant hood!

Hey, Kevin here (Yellow shirt guy in the video!!) For the front and rear doors, we used Steele Rubber part number 70-1120-61, "Beltline Weatherstrip," and cut it to length with a Dremel tool and a cut-off wheel. In episode 15, at 2:37, you can see how the new weatherstrip needs to be cut for a factory-like fit. Unlike the front doors, where the window channel is straight, the rear doors required pie cutting and gentle bending to fit the window channel curve. This weatherstrip screws into the door frame. The front windows (and possibly the rear ones, it was a few years ago when we did this) had to be removed to access some screws for installation. We've been through several rainstorms with no leaks, so I'm pleased with the results. For the tailgate (episode 16, see 5:36, and all of episode 17), we used Steele Rubber part number 70-2817-120 Dense Window Beltline - 10ft on the outside of the window. This has an adhesive backing, needed to be cut to fit, and has held up well while looking factory. On the inside of the window, we also used Steele 70-1120-61 Beltline Weatherstrip. I just learned about a company via a Facebook group: Einstyn (einstyn.com/onlinestsore/tg-parts-page/). They stock a variety of wagon products. The section titled "Part 3" shows a complete kit, part number 3D, which might be an exact replacement for the tailgate rubber. I don't have any experience with them, but it's another resource for you. Good luck with your wagon! Feel free to reach out if you have other questions. Always happy to help!

Thank you very much for the info!

If there is anything specific you are looking for, let me know!

If you can swing the RDX, you will get a lot more options. I have VHX series, HDX series and RDX in my cars, and cars I have built for others, and they are really nice to work with. The modular nature of their system makes it real easy for anyone to get more accurate displays!

@@ShopDog-Garage I was thinking the RTX at first because I LOVE the original looking style but I like the larger sweep of data on the HDX for fuel and oil and stuff. I am not using a console, so what do you think about the light bar style sweep on the RTX?

@@adamscustomshop I have mixed feelings on the bar sweep. Without the console gauges, that does get a bit cluttered. The HDX we did in the orange 69 looked pretty sweet. The RTX in SweetPea is nice also, however, both used the console gauges. The gauges in my 67 and 68 are both older V series, and work nice!

@@ShopDog-Garage So cool! lol. Yes, if I was going to use the console gauges I would go with the RTX. But, I have at least a year or so before I am ready for electrical on my car so maybe there will be a new one by then! lol Thanks for all the info and awesome videos as always!

Unfortunately I have had issues with parts even made in the USA. I think the source of materials is all junk anymore. Ask Boeing about the Titanium sources in China!

Nothing like spending someones hard earned money on a product from a name brand, and finding out it is not made well. I should not have to pull the pan back off to get a dipstick installed. It is the absolute state of crap in the aftermerket that is so frustrating.

​@@ShopDog-GarageI will never understand how people will defend shit products like this. Who cares if it's a hard or easy fix, the fact that it has to be fixed in the first place is the problem.

so be happy that what you spent a decent chuck of change on is shit?

Maybe get a damn job like normal people.

I had to pull the pan back off, and I should not have, the thought is that when you pay your hard earned money (well a buddies money here), that the new parts will work.

Oh, and the video took about a minute to shoot, that is the beauty of Shorts! Spend a solid three or four minutes editing to add the logo, so these usually are pretty quick.

It's unbelievable people actually defending the crap quality of this pan. You pay $450 for an oil pan you shouldn't have to pull it back off to fix this issue. Hopefully when this happens to you you'll already have the engine in the car.

496 actually. This is for the 78 Camaro Project, we have a playlist on the channel for this project.

Of course it was, everything is made in China. Exept babies, they are made in vachina 😂

What isn't anymore?

I really hope the pun was intended!

It is a constant issue anymore, everything takes forever to get, or you just never do. We have some parts on the 57 Chevy project ordered at the start of Covid, and we are still waiting!