@@azjohn520 story of my life on this one. Two lifts at the garage and get in rolling around in the gravel on my knees.

@@azjohn520 hey buddy, hope all is well. You’re 100% correct. It becomes a choice, how much time are you willing to spend on each given task versus how you want the end product to come out. Somewhere in the middle is where I’d say we end up most times around here just because I try and float the balance of getting things done and not having a complete mess on my hands but hey. I’m doing the best I can. Thanks for checking in John, happy thanksgiving.

That can be arranged, no guarantee that it’s something you would like though.

@ I forgot I owned it until I saw this video so do your worst.

Yeah that car has been with me forever. It’s like a child to me. Thanks for watching.

Chuck that’s the understatement of the year. You’re 1000% right. Arnold swarzenegger once said “sleep faster” which I’ve come to learn is the only way to get a project done. Best bet is to chip away at it consistently. Thanks for watching.

You ain’t kidding. I’m wondering if It was some rubber debris from when some of the soft lines were cut. However I use the big shears to cut my hoses so it’s probably not that.

Those muffler shops are onto something lol. They’re definitely right. I’m glad I finally put the turn downs on. Once I get the computer back from Holley I’ll take it for a ride and confirm it doesn’t still fill with fumes. Thanks for watching.

@ I’d definitely eventually run it out the side either in front or rear of the tire I’m sure there are holes in the floor for fumes to leak through

@ yeah I think I’m going to add to the turn downs and have it all the way out the side eventually.

Thanks Steve. Gotta get all the little nagging things done. Thanks for watching.

Yeah there’s a lot of stuff you just need to bang out because it’s not great for a regular video and it may take a long time. Thanks for watching

Thank you for watching.

I would say the choke adjustment is the culprit take a look at that. May be too far closed to start. Also the fast idle speed needs to be higher that 600 when warming up as well. If you adjust those two I bet it runs like a top. Keep at it, you will get it squared away I’m sure of is

@americannostalgiagarage my first old car, and my first carbureted engine. I am trying my best but don't have the knowledge of people teaching me when I was young. Thanks for the input!

@ everyone starts somewhere, don’t get discouraged. Stick with it, you will get it figured out and youll learn something along the way.

I buy them in bulk. Hahaha

The budgets were insane on most of them. Some were in the hundreds of thousands. Even though they’re built with practically unlimited budgets I appreciate the kind of craftsmanship that can be seen when you’re not floating a budget. Very cool.

@@azjohn520 brother, you and me both. I never feel like a wealthy man, but this is just rubbing it in. It’s like flipping through a parts catalog, folding all the pages for stuff you’ll never buy, but in person. Someday buddy, see we’ll get there hahaha.

Hey brother, thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I’m really glad that you found the channel and you enjoy it. This is how us hot rodders connect. I really appreciate the kind words, this is the kind of stuff that drives my motivation to keep on with the videos so thanks for that. My little guy is a carbon copy of me, loves cars and hot rods, basically anything fast or anything that daddy likes lol. Or anything painted blue lol. But he’s with me pretty much every video somewhere running around even if he’s not in front of the camera. Pretty soon he’ll be helping me get these cars done faster. Thanks for noticing I once was an athlete, it’s amazing anyone can even tell anymore lol. I’m withering away. I used to be a 280lb powerlifter. Now I’m just an overweight dad. But hey being a dad is more fun anyway. Maybe I’ll get back around to working out like I did. Maybe not lol. Can’t thank you enough for sending the good vibes this way brother. Glad you’re along for the ride as a subscriber. I’d like to build a community of hot rodders and car enthusiasts out of this, so glad you’re on the team. See you in the next one. -Steve

@@stevemowbray4660 hey Steve, thanks for watching. I think we’re all out of car shows for the year. So i may not see you until they start back up in spring. Thanks for leaving a comment buddy. Be well.

Yeah man. We definitely are not known for the quality of our cars up here, and forget about the roads. Hahaha. Thanks for watching.

Wow. Thanks for the heads up. That would suck to ingest those little screws. Thanks for watching.

Hahaha. The only thing that resembles a mint is the remains of some green paint. This thing is a wreck. But hey some people are a glutton for punishment. Put me in that category. Lol. Thanks for watching

@@americannostalgiagarage so would that be "mint chips" like in the ice cream!

@@OneMoreBolt there’s nothing mint about this turd. It’s green, that’s about it lol.

So I bought the drop spindle option and yes I used the ball joint spacers. I think if you didn’t then you make have issues with being able to get a ball joint stud tightened properly on the spindle. My ride height is perfect. I’m really happy with it. But I also have 18 inch wheels on the front.

@@americannostalgiagarage ok good to know, I chose the drop spindles as well

@ great. It will probably be right where you want it then. The drop spindles give it a nice aggressive stance.

@ what did you do about the shock body hitting the control arm. Having the same issue and unable to get the bottom bolt to align. Also did you have an issue with the supplied tie rods not fitting into the spindle?

@ are you trying to install the shock without the engine and trans in? Once there’s some weight in the frame the shock goes in easier, but you can also wrap a chain around the frame and your floor jack and then jack the lower control arm up a bit. And for the tie rods I didn’t have any issues. Is it possible that you’re trying to install the tie rod upside down? Meaning you’re going the wrong way with the taper of the stud?

I totally agree with you about the aggravation. But I really want to save it and it will be a learning experience for me as well. Stay tuned to watch me struggle. Thanks for watching.

@@americannostalgiagarage You’re either dedicated, or insane? Either way I’ll watch you work and ‘bleep’ through the project. I hope you have plenty of bourbon to get through the pain! I’m a GM A-body guy myself. But I can appreciate a nice Camaro pony car too.

@@chuckfrank4586 hahahaha. I love A bodies. I love all the AFX body cars. But I’m not super picky if it’s cool that’s all there is to it for me. Hang around for the cruel and unusual punishment I’m going to put myself through

@@americannostalgiagarage It will be interesting if you weigh the Camaro before and after your repairs. Sweep up the rust debris and save it all in a 5-gallon bucket. I do admire your tenacity ;-)

@@chuckfrank4586 may need more than one bucket.

Yes I certainly do. But it will be nice once I’m done. That’s what I’m trying to focus on lol

It’s a labor of love with old cars. I’m glad there’s guys like you saving old cars like this because most wouldn’t in this condition no offense. Thanks for the video.

You know as well as I do that you will be working on this car whether you like it or not lol.

@@americannostalgiagarageI would but I have a dentist appointment.

All the dentists on earth are closed that day

@ my appointment is on the moon that day. Sorry, good luck with the project.

@@automotivechaos we have a trailer. I’ll bring it to the moon and work on it there

Thank you very much for this comment. And thanks for watching.

Thank you. I really appreciate the comment. And thanks for watching.

Yeah you ain’t kidding. The little things always take a ton of time to wrap up

Thanks Richard, I appreciate it. I love monte’s, I don’t have one but that can always change. Thanks for watching.

Hey John, this definitely is a motivator for me to learn how to lay clear better hahaha. This was no fun. But happy with how it came out. As always thanks for the nice comment and thanks for watching.

Good eye Larry, you know your stuff. You’re right, it’s a 66 with a 67 nose on it lol.

So first the about the condensation out of the tailpipe. H20(water) or better yet steam, in small amounts is a by product of combustion. So if you see a little bit when it’s cold or on start up. Or is you see a small about of liquid coming out of the tail pipes here and there that’s ok. But if you’re saying you have a substantial amount of water coming out of the tail pipes, then I ask what does it smell like, sweet? Then it may be coolant and you may need to be looking into head gaskets, possibly. As for it running on, that could be caused by a couple things, a leaky carb that’s allowing fuel through when it shouldn’t be, I’d also check the timing. But you could also have a hot spot in the engine, gasket or heavy carbon deposits that could be causing it to have pre ignition and to diesel on like you’re describing. Side note if this is a high hp engine or high compression and you have old or low quality fuel or even too low an octane it could do the same thing. That’s a few of the possibilities. Good luck with it, I hope you get it fixed soon.

@@OneMoreBolt thanks brother.

I got the fuel gauge going and it’s pretty accurate I’m happy with it. The speedo I’ve got to look into. I’ll look up the instructions to see exactly how to do what you’re saying. I bought the lower level model I’m not sure if I have Bluetooth. Thanks for watching brother I appreciate the support.

@@justinshadle7830 thanks brother. Gears are Not my strong suit. Usually I go to guys like you who know more than me if I’m confused. Or I just wing it like this lol. Thanks for the input. Much appreciated

@@justinshadle7830 I think the fear comes from the fact that they’re easy to screw up also and if you do, god forbid, then you’re doing the whole job over lol

Hey Richie. Thank you very much. So what’s going on with your carb? What makes you think the air bleeds need tuning? For reference the air bleeds help with emulsifying fuel and stop the carb from overpulling fuel. How’s the car running?

Hahaha. Not a bad idea. Definitely would be the only one out there like that lol

It’s 5inch pipe. It’s cool but I’ll tell ya it was expensive buying 5in exhaust bends to make the down pipe with lol.

Lol. Absolute classic movie. Hahaha

Lol I actually painted it then used acetone on a rag to wipe it off the fines but a black sharpie could probably pull the job off

Thank you very much!

Anytime brother

@@jakegenocide hahahaha. No it runs on magic and the hopes and dreams of grown men. Lol

@@FernandoAcosta-dx5kh thanks

@@tedpetrimoulx3330 you’re right

Hell yeah. Hahaha

Well let’s hope that doesn’t happen. Lol

I’m gunna say the first time he opens it up he’s going to be replacing a motor

@@tantaros420 thanks for the vote of confidence. But not a chance in hell that happens. I’m not even touching the limit of the parts in this motor. Lol

@@tantaros420 thanks for the vote of confidence. But not a chance in hell that happens. I’m not even touching the limit of the parts in this motor. Lol

@@americannostalgiagarage umm the turbo intake is open so you do you but a pebble is going to trash it so when you’re pulling that motor remember I called it

I’m hoping she’s as bad ass as she look. Thanks

Thanks. Gotta put her to the test soon and see what she can do.

Not a lot of dates left in our area. But I’m going to try and make one before they close out the season.