70's Junkyard Chevy Nova... Will It Run? - NNKH + Rust Sweat & Gears

This 4 door 1978 Chevy Nova has been sitting in a junkyard for many years. Let's see what it needs to get going again.
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[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

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[@Newyorkgardener585]

You got great luck with cars and automotive stuff I'll tell you that most people wouldn't even know where to start with that thing you just make it start great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Can't believe you let them demo a serviver car it was pretty straight and a runner

[@jessesmith3026]

Bro the key was in the glove box it looks like lol

[@kevinAuman1]

I'm currently only 16mins in and the fact she has already ran tells me that if we don't get to see a massive burnout by thee end of this video then im surely going to be a little letdown feeling 😝😂🤷‍♂️

[@TheRedNeckConnection]

Your videos are amazing!! Three cheers for NNKH. HIP HIP HOORAY (X3)🤪

[@RosarioSound]

From the moment I discovered your videos I instantaniously felt that this is something else from all the others and thus far you've only verified that feeling. Your humble approach to doing mechanics and to other yotubers, your knowledge, yor VLOG-style and yor lovely Jen, truly makes this channel unique! To me you're a role model. With Love from Sweden!

[@Gutterball]

well said, total inspiration to all of us and the fact that you are unfazed by anything

[@M.TTT.]

He got big and hasn't lost himself in the fake youtube acting like others do sometimes

[@Platinumpuppy]

my dad had an old 4 door green nova. It saved his life one morning. in dense fog a guy in a duster went to pass a car and hit my father head on. My dad woke up with the chevy bowtie impression in his chest and a cut on his forehead. He was sore for a few days. I will always say that this nova saved his life.

[@M.TTT.]

Dang!

[@GuildOfCalamity]

First time I've ever seen a tractor bucket used for body repairs... thank you for that.

[@lewisfaught223]

I have to say, your neighbors are awesome to tolerate some of what you bring in, and Jen is straight up a SAINT! I am just living vicariously through you lol

[@alan6832]

I think Jenny silences any possible laughter at unfashonable hats unless she is among those laughing. You did somehow pick the right neighborhood too, most such neighborhoods are at least 20 miles from the auto parts store. Though there may be some in which you can walk to the junkyard.

[@markmilostan2493]

I can't get enough of this channel. You are so creative and crazy. It's a stress relief listening to you rough through whatever you took on. This was the greatest bunch of craziness I've watched.

[@claudespeed277]

Not the fate the car deserves after a revival, still cool to see it alive once more.

[@M.TTT.]

Only thing good about it is the sound, but yeah it was pretty nice. The killer was no title and unknown past.

[@wolfguardian8312]

Look'n at this car in the shape it's in made me cry......those era Chevy's are such beautiful rods....

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

That car with 14 rims beauty rings looks epic😊😊

[@icicicles]

All kinds of treasures in this video, Jen sings like an angel, you strumming the guitar, and a night out at the derby. I especially like that you never take our knowledge for grant, that we already know everything, you always walk us through your trouble shooting methods. Huge THX!

[@richardthomas1743]

That was an awesome video! A little bit of everything and the ole Nova went out in a blaze of glory! Good job Brian! And Jen , WOW that was a pretty darn amazing song and nice job singing it. Thank you Chris and Jen , thumbs UP!! 👍💯

[@ZeroCool2013]

I totally agree 😉 I think this channel gonna have massive following as it should. Girl got the pipes and pretty looks most definitely yeah she do 😁

[@neonnoodle1169]

Awesome and super entertaining video! Loved it. Keep ‘em coming. That bodywork by front end loader was genius!

[@raguhmuffin]

We get to witness a star being born

[@jamtv99]

Thats a Sick tire machine. Glad to see the old, cold and covered in mold still being put to work.

[@georgegarton8736]

Jen has a great voice, great song. Thanks for sharing.

[@patmcgaha8120]

Going into a junk-yard and resurrecting vehicles that were given up on is amazing! Good picking and singing as always.

[@millsap40]

that tire machine is a giant hunk of gold what a beauty

[@jimmyz2098]

I come to KZbin mostly for guitar vids, and guitar-related stuff. And music. Maybe some boat and water type content (prolly how I found your channel). But I look for other random things as well.... and this channel has rapidly become one of my favorites. You guys are just absolutely awesome! I love your approach to life. Didn't even know Chris played the guitar. I knew Jen did... you guys do it all. So much fun! Great young couple... and you guys inspire me to want to live just a little more! Awesome.

[@cityhomestead40]

Your Girls (Jenn) got a good voice and you killed it on the 6 string Chris!!! Thanks for sharing guys keep up the good work!!!

[@friguy4444]

Wow!! Jens voice is MONEY! I'm a musician and a singer and she really has a beautiful voice!! Thank you!!

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

Man, cars like that were still a fairly common sight to see on the road in the early 2000's. Surprised how good it ran for sitting that long.

[@madddog9xderby447]

Cash for clunkers ruined that for us

[@joedavis9678]

Had a beautiful 77 as my second car when I was 17, thank you for your videos! Shame I got rid of mine but want another in the future🥹…you da man! I might be the only one sad to see what happened with yours😭

[@timmybob4871]

DOUBT!

[@thisguy2720]

@@timmybob4871 why?

[@joedavis9678]

@@thisguy2720 it was a booger green that was painted cherry red with a white vinyl top, got from a girl who wanted a new car and was embarrassed to drive it. Pretty clean example, her dad ran a body shop, in Minnesota I believe, and wouldn’t drive a green car so the jams were that old color and I always wished to see it in it original green… some people are going to hate for many reasons, let ‘em. It was a rare car to see in 1996 and even more now…

[@Tatman1212]

Jen IS A STAR! NNKH Has become one of my favorite KZbin channels. You guys have it all and you keep your videos interesting and offer a wide variety of entertainment. Keep it up and God bless

[@rayscrafield2106]

Yea Jen!!! That was great. And thanks to both of you for the great footage. I've never been to a destruction derby before but now I'll have to find one to go see. What fun. You two are truly "livin' the life".

[@bobcostello1440]

This guy makes me smile every time I watch his videos. He's got some skills. And Jen's nice to watch too!

[@txvet8474]

Wow..what a fantastic video. I probably changed a thousand tires on one of those machines back in the mid 70's. Jen's song was perfect with all the shots of the car and the derby. Well done my friend. 😃😃😃

[@sudd2685]

I had basically the same car but it was a Buick, bought it from a elderly lady with 32000 miles, drove it for 8 years, older brother drove it for 5 years, he sold it and another fellow drives it now, great southern car. Thank you for your videos.

[@kennethmillar8173]

Chris absolutely love the derby and a thankyou Jen for singing a fantastic song

[@lisadeyoung5361]

I love the way to ripped the brake shoes off... Classic! You Sir...are gifted. I did Tires ... LOTS and LOTS of tires, so..from a fellow TIre Buster.... you're technique is strong.

[@DMGendron1]

That backward entry on 29:37 😂

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

Poor nova, my parents had a 1978 4 doors straight 6 it brought back memories. The custom hood work was lost. Great video.

[@alan6832]

I don't want to see demo anymore, especially not on that scale, so from the revival perspective, that was definitely a failure, though I don't know what chance it would have had for someone else to come along and save it from the crusher if Chris had walked on by. It might be infinitesimal, but it isn't zero. The thing to do is, once you take it, price it just out of reach of the scrapers and demo drivers and keep working on it until it is worth that price. The objective for me is charitable. that being the working poor who can't afford the rents on the bus line, and for them, the priorities are reliability and mileage, plus snow traction. What strikes me as the wierdest is that Junk Yard Digs does stuff for charity, but never revive cars for charitable purposes, though there are charities who provide cars to the working poor, and vans to the homeless. I just never see this connection made to revival mechanics, even those doing other charities. The V8 in that Nova has no practical purpose though, unless it is to tow trailers, in which case it needed a hitch.

[@randybarnes8454]

Crushing Metal, Sink the Pedal, couldn't say it better. The song, voice and guitar, just right. Good job you too.

[@brandonlockhart1728]

Love your content brother, going through some depression and you really boost my spirits. Your organization is stellar and I really learn alot thank you.

[@Nza420]

Having used one of those tire machines many times, i would recommend keeping your hand on the end of the tool that forces the bead off the wheel. I have seen that tool go flying before... fortunately, it didn't hit anyone. It would have been ugly had it done so.

[@buckeyejim2989]

💯👍

[@homemaintenancebyclive153]

I worked at a petrol station and fixed tyres when i was on school holidays. I used a tyre machine like that one. That was prob around the 70s. Enjoying yr channel. Good to see Jen and the Jus man

[@TheIriepunisher]

The old tire changer is really cool, awesome how the old tool can still be useful way past their years!

[@rsprockets7846]

i used that same machine in 1971

[@prevost8686]

@@rsprockets7846 I started my automotive career in the 80s and many shops were still using them. They just worked nonstop.

[@zudorzoltan6894]

Yesss another one!!!! I’ve been binge watching lately. Please keep them coming, great work and love the long edits!👌👌

[@XEGTDodgeMagnum]

Very nice ending!! Jen, you have a Beautiful voice. Both of you are very talented. I would love to hear more in other videos. You guys make a Great team!! Keep doing what you're doing. 👍

[@swatson0061]

Wow, Jen is really talented. You 2 have a lot of fun together. Right on brother.

[@ES-xc6fk]

Crazy, after enjoying this video I went on to Flying Sparks Garage to watch their new video and they gave you a shout out about your 2 cycle gas mix for first running. Your moving up in the world Chris! Congrats.

[@TheLoccCodyGee]

Never abandoned another video so quickly in my life after seeing you have uploaded 😂🙏💯

[@stevewalther4199]

Dunno if anybody else mentioned... Keep your hand on that bar so it dont flip up and break your jaw. I spent over 15 years working on a Coats machine. I've seen it happen. Dig your channel, keep it up.

[@justindorado8152]

i love the way u took the right rear brakes apart just throwing that old crap brakes to the side and rippin them down and keep on moving lol

[@donaldlawton7384]

Oh my gosh😂 !!! We used to have a circle track at the scrap yard I worked at. We had alot of rain. There were mud holes big enuph to loose a V.W. in . Soo many great memories ❤👌👍👍

[@EDUGTAV]

So sick man! Keep up the good work! Thanks for making such a nice videos! Greetings from Spain! 🇪🇸

[@achecase]

One is a die two are dice, thanks for the content - very nice.

[@tommybigeasyheathcoat8103]

I had a 75 like that. Jen is beautiful. Your a lucky man.

[@dgb56bgd]

I’ve watched other car recovery shows…but your’s is ONE OF A KIND. SO MUCH COMMON SENSE. Great info about just getting her done and making her run. THANKS! Sweet!

[@FrethKindheart]

Great video from beginning to end. The tire machine is a nice find. That old Nova got to live again, and that's what it's all about.

[@dextermorgan4337]

Yea as a demolition derby car

[@robertwaidman4170]

Original song was great! Good job, Jen! Glad you got that Nova running, Chris. Sure seemed like a strong runner. Kind of a shame to see it go the way it did, but it certainly went out in a blaze of glory! Really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work. Oh yeah, please wear some gloves when you’re cleaning the junk out of those vehicles in the future. Would hate to see you get poked.

[@anthonyhoofatt7253]

You come across the coolest cars. They bring back memories.

[@timmer1229]

That is not a junker. That is a CLASSIC! I love it and would love to see it run and drive again.

[@The911technician]

Don’t ever stop making content bud cause this was an awesome video!

[@tom84835]

Just watching your ratchet strap review video then this pops up, brilliant!

[@skeetersaurus6249]

I have a friend that had a 1978 Nova...4-door, originally a 305 V-8 (a lot had the six in them). He bought it when it was about 5-years old...used it as a work-commuter. SIX ENGINES later, no telling how many sets of tires, oil changes...a drunk hit him, totalled the old car...that was 2015...he owned it for 32-years, and by his best-guess, it had around 2-million miles on it. He admitted, he always hated the car, but it was an 'undying cockroach' that drove well, rode well, didn't stand out, being a 4-door, no one wanted to steal it...it was like 'a granny's car'...that worked. He's tried for several years to find another body to 'have it back again', but there just aren't that many out there that don't need a 'total rebuild' to even put on the road again.

[@jumpinjoe75]

Brother you guys know how to have fun. Great voice Jen.

[@martonmechanicalmachines9842]

Awesome as always, never a dull moment with NNKH.

[@sean3861]

Came across your channel by chance. Keep up the good work. Watched all your previous videos 👍🏽 really enjoyable. From the UK 🇬🇧

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks so much for checking out the videos and pretty cool that you're watching from over the Atlantic

[@sean3861]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow names Sean. Looking forward to the next part of the plymouth fury. 👍🏽

[@rj4tvofficial601]

Thank you so much also sir for notice me.I am also subscribe your channel sir..I like what your doing sir.. god bless sir take care always.

[@user-fe6gc5rw2f]

Crushing Metal, I love it. I got 2 episodes in before I went to work this morning , Miss Jen,have to get you to tomorrow Don't forget about Gus and Turbo God bless love and respect

[@jetstreek17]

I really like the speed that you move through the car checking things over. I never get bored. Thanks for making great video's.. BTW there was a key in the glove box.

[@wolfguardian8312]

I own one of those....1978 Nova 2 Door, Silver Blue Metallic (Same color as yours) with a 250 CU IN six and 4 speed Muncie manual transmission. 5 passenger with bucket seats and a center console, Factory AC and guage package.....rock'n car.....Has more power than most people believe....That 250 CID engine coupled to a 4 speed manual trans and 3:42 gears kicks ass.....I installed the factory V8 muffler so it has dual exhaust pipes....sweet car...I still have it today, October 17 2022.....Last year I found the factory rally wheels, trim rings 'n center caps 'ta replace the stock wheels....Looks super sweet with 235-70-R14 Red Stripe tires....My Nova has NO rust on the body or chassis and is in pretty much pristine condition....A real keeper....

[@maineman11]

My favorite video. Maybe because I'm partial to late 70's Nova's and GM's. But also the fact that it sounded bad-ass.

[@piterofunlife3977]

I like how u putting more an more videos out keep up good work.

[@Antsummerfield83]

Love your videos only recently came across you on KZbin. Keep up the great work 👍

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks so much for checking them out tony!

[@garydault8805]

Jenn has a beautiful voice! Can’t believe how good it ran!

[@joegilly1523]

Having fun in that old Chevy nice. I never did that stuff in my vehicles,worked at a car rental place. I beat on them all for the two years I was there. The most fun Job Ever. I enjoy your vids,I have two dash hounds. Cute puppy you have .

[@ronskopitz2360]

Oh, man - that was the car I’d hoped you were going to grab!!!

[@MattChase10-4]

Love your videos. You get right to work without all the goofy shanagins like somebody else always does. Lol

[@neonnoodle1169]

Yep…NNKH videos are really excellent. Unique and varied content, perfect (relatively fast) pacing and good editing. Looks like you’re getting some well-deserved serious traction!

[@crazmaro133]

You put a big old smile on my face with that 10 / 10. It was the first machine I used back in the early 70's. Moved up to a 20 / 20 later.

[@malcomsue]

It was parked because it is a Chevy Nova, no other reason required. A fitting end, really enjoyed the Demo derby. Great song Jen.

[@jessenelson9676]

The four matching ones look like the Dodge SRT-4 wheels

[@rickerra]

Agreed. 5x100 bolt pattern. Worth a few bucks. The other 2 look like PT Cruiser rims (same bolt pattern).

[@StuffBudDuz]

PLOT TWIST: Turns out the Beanie Baby sold for ten times as much as the car.

[@mhassouneh]

You read my mind 😮

[@averagedudethirteen3257]

Just watched this video. Love the Nova revival but hats off to Jens song. It was awesome. Great content.

[@jeffdiehl8394]

well done! all around great entertainment - came for the car(nage) and knowledge, stayed for the music! great job.

[@bjornzorger3731]

Love you videos and positive attitude,you're living the dream .

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[@martohilll5962]

This old Aussie loves watching your channel, great to just watch you doing what you do

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

didn't know Jen could sing! She would be easy on the eye at the local pub. think I would go just to listen! Channel theme song is in order Jen! Batter up. "Bus Grease monkey" has a great one, "Bus Grease mountain" describing the hill they have to climb to get repaired. Mike and his son are pretty cool!.

[@InspiretoVictory]

Definitely need more of Jen singing. She has real talent. A great voice and can sing on key! Love this channel, dude.

[@mikey2949]

Jen singing was the cherry on top!

[@lysajane3643]

This is my favorite TV show. Better than any show out there. Super impressed by how you fixed the hood. And how about that Jen! She’s got some pipes on her. I’m guessing you guys don’t waste much of your time watching tv. Your skills are amazing.

[@CopeCory]

Wow, another great fun video! Saved a car, made a derby car, great ride in the cruiser on the way, saw the derby, saw the babes at the show, and final serenade from a beautiful singer. Not sure you can ever top this one. Thanks for the great work!

[@moderate3]

Cherry on the top is song at the end,beautifully done fellows

[@drods7138]

Dude you are a riot!! Love it when you get a junker running then beat it up a bit!! Oh and that tire machine don’t let go of that bar I have had them fling off. B careful.

[@miles5884]

Need more of her singing please. Awesome video great content as always. Love this channel.

[@jeremyneff6331]

love what you do im from reading pa now living in florida ,im 41 now left pa in 1998 when i was 15

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Not what I wanted to see but watching it in action was a treat! Love how you bring these vehicle back to a new life

[@scottlambert3612]

When I was in High School back in the 70"s we had a Coats 10-10 at the gas station I worked at right Route 80. I changed 100's of tire on that machine. That machine probably changed 25 tires a day 7 days a week Nice find!!!!

[@neonnoodle1169]

Those old Cotes tire machines were tanks. Very cool pick up. Just the sounds that thing makes brings back memories!

[@junior3815]

Between your knowledge, narrating skills, positive attitude and smokin' wife, easily becoming my favorite channel. Good on ya! #goodcontentgang

[@crforfreedom7407]

I used a Coats 10/10 when I worked at Sears Auto back in the '70s. Best machine EVER!!! Really fond memories. Would LOVE to get my hands on one. You're a fortunate man to have one of the best changers ever made.

[@jeffhowser1820]

Everytime I go thru the Lehigh Tunnel I always think about tiles coming loose and going thru my windshield. In the early 80s our family car was a blue 1975 Nova 4 door.

[@rodneycarey44]

Loved the ending, you’re more than just gears and oil.

[@jeffrose3941]

Great song at the end to close the chapter on the Nova!

[@oldschoolbassman4590]

So cool. I donated a 73 nova to the orange crush demo team years ago.

[@daviousmaximus6446]

Wow, Jen has a sweet voice and you guys are so great together. Thanks so much, these vidjoes make me really smile.

[@randywilliamson5613]

Enjoyed the vedio. Jen has a voice and beauty of a star. I haven't seen a vedio of Chris singing but he surely plays the guitar like a pro.

[@GvillBoy]

I did not expect to see the car get used in this fashion. I had no clue this was even a thing. Lol I really enjoyed this video. 💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@elfiasco78]

The guitar and the singing at the end was topping it all over, very nice. Greetings from germany.

[@mrmongo6722]

That old tire changer brings back some memories of working at a SOHIO filling station back in the day. Of course that’s when you stopped what you were doing when that bell rang and ran out and pumped gas for people when they rolled up and always cleaned their windows .

[@buellrod]

Dude haven't been to a demo derby in years thank you for taking me via the Internet what an awesome run in 305

[@mikepoppjr]

I became a professional auto mechanic in the 90s I used that tire machine alot I like that machine

[@guymanicone7921]

You guys are phenomenal. Love that little ditty at the end, she's got a beautiful voice.

[@rodrahama2344]

My family had this car new in 78, maroon on maroon, I added a white vinyl top and chrome Tru spokes rims Thanks for the memories.