An Unexpected Change of Plans.. // V8 '74 Celica

[@markphilpot8734]

Some people have no idea the amount of time and effort that goes into your videos. This isn’t snap your fingers stuff here. We appreciate the effort you put forward into each one. Besides, you make this fun. Hello to Angel who came to help out. Helps not having to be a one woman army all the time! Press on Sarah. We care.❤

[@michaelblacktree]

People can have pretty unrealistic expectations. As a small-time content creator, I can appreciate the work that goes into being your own film crew. Doing this for a living must be pretty stressful. I just do it as a side gig.

[@brealistic3542]

I think if anyone watches one of her videos, they might just get an idea.

[@MegaRetr]

Your humility and hard work make your channel stand out))))

[@LesterSuggs]

To help cover the cost of speakers. Because quality tunes are important in a 70's ride.

[@pavlikj]

Sarah, I can honestly say that you have never made a boring video. Part of why so many people watch you is your obsessiveness with getting things done correctly. And your version of correctly means as period spec as possible, your attention to detail is fantastic, and people appreciate that for itself. The fact that you just don't let the little things go. Whether it's cleaning an area of a vehicle that no one but you will ever see once it's all put back together, going through electrical systems wire by wire, and even when you're talking out loud to yourself so we get insight into your thought processes. It's all of the above things that you do that make us die hard fans of yours keep coming back.

[@timonsolus]

Absolutely. Plus Sarah’s funny as f*@k.

[@roberttribbie9179]

@@timonsolus But, Smart too, which adds to to the overall overall :)

[@deltan9ne306]

Cannot forget the short, shorts. Someone had to say it.

[@bobbyfreedberg]

@@deltan9ne306 Not those of us who know. It's all of the above stuff though!

[@AviatGinzu]

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[@mikeabbitt8309]

Sarah, I am of the opinion that most of us viewers watch your videos to see how you tackle the small details. People say “Don’t sweat the small stuff”, but if one wants to do a proper ‘restomod’ one has to sweat the small stuff. You are consistently showing the work that goes into doing the job properly by sweating the small stuff. I thank you for that.

[@nobodynothing6551]

"Custom: there are no instructions, I'm making this out of my brain" (written like a definition) needs to be a shirt!

[@tobysurmann1936]

You are correct - this DOES need to be a t shirt

[@Cupra317hp]

Truly. Nice one

[@82496125]

I was thinking Nut News 9 might work, then I realized how horrible of an idea that was

[@bsmirnov]

10am somewhere in western Siberia... Having a cup of coffee with an oatmeal cookie and watching new Sarah's video. Good start of day for me 😊

[@DavidKAnderson]

Almost 11PM in Sapporo, Japan...sipping a little Nikka whisky and watching the new S-n-T, too... Nice end to my day.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Near Novosibirsk ?

[@jeffreyparcells5704]

I just had to tell you that I love watching your videos I used to have a 74 Celica just like that mine was canary yellow I miss it so much that was a great car

[@bsmirnov]

@@michaelbrinks8089 Тюмень

[@bubimirtomo]

19.00 in the evening drinking tea and watching from the balkans ello bois! ;D

[@ianmcmillan1411]

I'm old enough to REMEMBER these cars, they were hugely popular here in South Africa.. love all your videos on this thing!

[@DrFiero]

Helpful hint: when you're slicing out a square (like your notches), drill a {whatever diameter} hole for the corners - then cut into them. Nicer appearance, and no stress risers in the corner which can crack later.

[@michaelblacktree]

I was going to make a similar comment. If you drill the corner holes big enough, you can drop your jigsaw / air saw blade in there, for some really neat cuts.

[@garyworokevich2524]

My hopes and prayers you finally get your barnominium built. The costs of storage bins must be annoying. It would be nice to have Gump and the rest within eyesight every day. Storage of a variety of necessary equipment.........less time wasted dropping what your doing and hopping in a car. 🤞

[@gertsy2000]

Zepplin and Deep Purple Indeed. Bring it on!

[@im3phirebird81]

Are you talking about that song at 13:52? That track is awesome! What is it called?

[@fredthebarber]

Please don’t apologize for your process, we love it! It’s always impressive and fascinating, as well as entertaining. You rule!

[@g.n.6471]

As someone who’s upgraded the audio in every vehicle I’ve ever owned, I approve this video.

[@Full_Throttle_no_Brakes]

I love when you say or do the measurements in Metric. From the rest of the World, thank you!

[@Dusty0116]

Hey Sara, don't worry about the boring parts of your builds being boring! Your humor and your in-depth description of what and why you are doing something the way that you are, is both entertaining and veery interesting! This is one of the reason we watch you! Loved this video! You are doing a great job!! Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@gigantor62]

I love the boring stuff. Cheers!

[@Primus54]

Compliments on your camera placements in order to show us as much of the intricate details as possible of your tasks in cramped quarters. That must take some serious planning and a lot of time. It is appreciated. 👏 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@desertrat77]

Even in the midst of all the car building, you still fastidiously take the time to put fun stuff in your videos -- like the mock newscast look, complete with crawls!! Stellar job, Sarah!

[@xrtim]

Dynomat inside the doors, way better sound and less road noise!!!

[@victorpirsoul3979]

Dynamat? Dynamite could be an issue. 😂

[@gigantor62]

As an ex mechanic, I have so much respect for Sarah. Great video!

[@xl600mine]

Sarah, word of caution about those rubber mounts on the radiator from my experience - they are designed to be used in compression, and not in shear. The threaded posts tend to seperate from the rubber when they are in tension or shear as they are not fully embedded into the rubber

[@timonsolus]

But would compression + shear be OK?

[@everettstormy]

I agree. They are never used in shear or tension places I always see them used to isolate vibrating machinery

[@ccbiezenbos]

This person is 100% correct.

[@xl600mine]

​@@timonsolusit would be better, but I'm sure it'd still have a propensity to fail. The threaded posts are basically glued to the rubber on the surface with a very small bit being over moulded during manufacturing process

[@JT-cf7dq]

Might need a bit a frame to take comp load and get the bounce isolated?

[@paulcondie2520]

Huge older gear head here, I'm 58. I love old BBC 1970s muscle cars , old Mopar, and new CT5V Blackwings ETC...... but I have to say this Celica is one of my favorite builds ever! Imagine the drivers car this is going to be, a complete Beast of a car for sure, amazing build!!! 💯🔥💪🇺🇲

[@kraxmel]

I can so relate to spending an hour looking for something I put in a place so I wouldn't loose it. LOL

[@mattv.7402]

Keep doing what you're doing, Sarah!

[@IKnewMickey]

SO Close!! I'm excited!!

[@dondonaldson1684]

"Difficult ro make interesting"? You underestimate yourself Sarah! Holy crap, how do you video all those shots. You are simply amazing.

[@kevinlyon9501]

We all know your process, no shortcuts, content wise just do whatever works for you, pretty sure the majority of us are here for the full story of a car build. ❤

[@bandwagon240]

Headunit sounds great, just sounds like it needs a bit of DeOxit on the volume/tuner contacts. Pretty easy to do, should be able to pop the knobs off and get enough in there to clean those contacts without disassembly. Finally, my experience with restoring 70's Japanese Technics hi-fi comes in handy.

[@3henry214]

+1 on the DeOxit... it brought my Sansui G-9000 and other various electronic gear back to life, pure gold as far as I'm concerned.

[@brockkickass8927]

Shin, used for locating Furniture in the dark. You are directly responsible for my deep dive in to my HotRod. A car I received after my father passed away a few years ago. Taking on tasks I typically wouldn't. Thank you.

[@really748]

They make foam cups to go behind the speakers

[@SarahnTuned]

They're also massive breeding grounds for mold if dirt and moisture get on them.

[@stephcooper5998]

Sarah, Your use of SAE and Metric plus "aluminium" helps your followers outside of the US. Thank you.

[@IronmanV5]

Thanks for keeping it real and showing just how much really goes into doing a Resto/Swap. It'll be SO much more satisfying when it's finished and you're blasting Radar Love while blasting down the road.

[@techauthor324]

Cool choice of song!

[@IronmanV5]

@@techauthor324 That song just popped into my head when I saw her putting in the new speakers. Both versions, Golden Earing AND White Lion...

[@FPSHungary1337]

I’m really loving this Celica build as my car in high school was a 73 Celica fully loaded that was purchased used from a Toyota corporate manager. If that car could only talk it had plenty of stories to tell if you get the drift. Living in the 70’s was the best of times. Really appreciate the content, Sarah! 👍

[@kpreno]

I have gotten so used to this car taking forever that I think when it's finally done, I'll be sad because I will want more 🤣

[@toranalover100]

Just commenting because child in time is one of the greatest songs ever

[@pedalcarguy]

FYI, people talking to themselves is a sign of smartness, not craziness. Wonderful project! I have always dreamed of an early Celica, since my first car was the first version of Corolla. I wish you singular fortitude to carry your project to the finish!

[@akm0614]

Your videos are such a refreshing change from other car channels! I love that you stick to your values of real-world builds and super clean, detail oriented OEM-style installs that stay true to what the vehicle is. Anyone can LS swap something, lots of car channels aren’t showing all the work, or they’re super bro-y, or they’re just plugging sponsors the whole time. You’re killing it, keep it up!

[@iainmcglynn833]

As a long term watcher , start of MR2 , I can say you have never made a bad video Not once The standards are other worldly Appreciate all the efforts , blood sweat and sushi ❤

[@larrydavidson3402]

Anxiously waiting for that first start. The Celica is definitely going to be an awesome build.

[@deltapag5051]

Hey Sarah, we manufacture brushless cooling fans! They're the thinnest brushless fans on the market. Give Delta PAG a call 😊

[@frankbodenschatz173]

Sarah, you have a new sponsor! Ooie!

[@mikeklein4949]

Thank you for splainin' what's hapnin.

[@Torsee]

Modern speakers make old head units sing!

[@macxgeek]

This is by far my favorite KZbin channel! Your wiring is so clean and your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you. Love it

[@AllensAutomotiveReparations]

Kudos to you for staying motivated and knocking out all the little stuff. A lot of builders will cobble stuff together to get it running, to hear the exhaust note etc because it helps them stay motivated, otherwise the mundane little tasks like endless wiring, weatherstrip, lights etc just wears them down and hey become disinterested and often a project can get sidelined for a period of time due to this.

[@Michael_Schm]

I honestly love living vicariously through you. And I'm sooooooo happy you are getting closer to finishing the Celica.

[@Simulera]

This is likely a $300K Celica build with labor (or more like totally *unlikely!)…. Wow. And we just couch potato watch you go at it, basically alone. This entire thing has been amazing to see unfold. It will be a legend car that is clear now, but it took a lot of guts and vision to be so confident that it would even work and just start this resto-mod project series as if it was fairly obvious. It’s not obvious, that is for sure. It’s just such a cool idea - and so unlikely that everything could possibly fit together. You’re re-engineering that old car ad-hoc, alone. Its impressive.

[@stevehornett4896]

Sarah, as previously commented, please don't ever stop doing what you do. Don't ever change!

[@NikMitchell]

Even speaker installs are top-tier omg-why-don't-I-do-that-too quality. $800 speakers may be expensive, but you install them in the way they deserve. Taking notes for my next install! Thanks, Sarah, you rock. 😁

[@4jack8mama]

Not sure about the plastic behind the speakers. Seems like a recipe for buzzing. They make foam baffles if you feel like the speakers need some sort of protection. Also, that second speaker did not look sealed. Not gonna have much low-end. A better method is to cut a piece of 1/4" MDF to mount the speaker. Seal the MDF to the door with some silicone caulking. Former installer, here. We rarely used foam for this purpose, and only to seal small gaps. Speakers really want to be on a strong, flat mounting surface.

[@RyanDSM1975]

Sweet Child in Time is the definitive Deep Purple song and is the PERFECT accoutrement to this car! 🥰

[@chefgiovanni]

Nice job on the updates. Get her done.

[@opiealvin]

Silver sharpies are the best. We used them to mark battery part numbers at the parts store. Worked great and high visibility.

[@mostcom]

discovered 10 years ago for addressing black enveloped Christmas cards I sent out to customers. Have had a few around ever since.

[@grey1wa]

Thanks for showing the parts most everyone else skips it's the details that matter to do the job right :)

[@mikelo303]

When you are mounting the speakers, you should use damping matt, all around doors to dampen them from vibration. They are stickers (rubber) to buy for that everywhere. Dramatically helps the sound.

[@SarahnTuned]

Doesn’t need it

[@mikejonez1984]

Should consider putting some sound deadener in the door to help with the acoustics and harmonic vibrations created by road noise ✌️👌👌

[@SarahnTuned]

Already has it

[@matthewhuntingtonb]

0:46 Dented in tweeter dome, you can try a vacuum pull. First get the vacuum cleaner hose over it, then toggle the vacuum cleaner on and off for just less than a second. Only a little at a time to prevent the vacuum cleaner from ripping it right out.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

It’s the way you are, and how you do the little things, that makes you interesting to watch. Great editing skills too.

[@thechuckster6838]

Sarah, when you combine audio channels, you should use a resistor network, unless the head unit has a resistor network, or equivalent built into the unit. Mono from two independent speaker outputs can blow up the output driver on your radio. Some manufacturers suggest using the two positives to sum mono. There are some manufacturers that make dual voice coil loudspeakers that allow each discrete speaker channel to connect to its own voice coil.

[@davidgustafson4563]

This. Definitely need to confirm this head unit can be used this way. You could end up destroying the output amp stages.

[@4jack8mama]

I'm also concerned about wiring 3 speakers in parallel to two output channels. I'm not sure there's an easy option to do it properly. Ideally, I would run a separate amplifier in bridged mode to get left and right signals safely into one speaker. Dual voice coils should not have different signals driving them. The voicecoils are mechanically coupled together, so varying electrical drive signals would end up interfering with each other.

[@patrickgarrett8373]

thank you for all your hard work that you do Your humility and hard work make your channel stand out.😀😀😀 it a joy to watch you it make the worid go round😉

[@earnielovern9044]

Love to watch your restoration videos. You go all in on them. Keep up the great work!

[@robertwebb7152]

Love it. Especially keeping the old school radio. Sometimes it’s just better than rolling with the same playlists all the time from my phone.

[@mroboto]

I'm watching from Western Australia. Your videos are so entertaining, hilarious and informative. I love the Celica project, my friend had the "mini Mustang" hatchback version and we took an epic trip down to Margaret River wine country in my 20's and these videos brings back great memories. And you inspire me to get on with my 1972 Datsun 510 which has languished in the garage in peices for 17 years. Thanks Sarah! Your work ethic is appreciated on so many levels. P.S. : Some subscriber in the States should buy you an air compressor for your shop. Or I will. Somehow.

[@blumpkin50]

This car is going to fing RIP. all built by you, an absolute one off clean ass, bad ass Celica. My dad had a white one just like this in the mid 80s. I remember him doing doughnuts in the parking lot as a kid.

[@norman3605]

Have you considered doing some soundproofing of the cabin? It will make the sound system sound even better.

[@underwaterdroneservices7292]

FYI - I've been around long enough that your old style TV portal with the channel knob AND the UHF knob was future tech. And, none of this colour nonsense, b/w only for years of my life!

[@alexplus3]

17:01 my favorite singer Prince "when doves cry"♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Better to do a video on the little intricacies than on knitting lobster gloves for Salt River lobsters.

[@duckrutt]

Wouldn't a lobster glove be a mitten?

[@josephvarano3531]

I know you don't take vacation but you should treat yourself. You work soo hard. Thank you

[@johnbarker5009]

You won't miss those old speakers. If they hadn't gotten squashed in storage you'd probably find out very shortly the surrounds were disintegrating, which would soon allow the magnets to crash into the voice coils, shorting out the speakers and destroying your amp.

[@paulmcgrath2459]

Details probably no one else noticed, when you put the image in the "TV", 70 's console TV for the Celica, 90's "modern TV for the MR2. Very clever and creative editing. Keep it up, your stuff is very entertaining.

[@Cumminspower365]

I think Sarah is absolutely gorgeous

[@marcmalek5956]

No need to rush, we’ll be here for all the content on this beauty.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

Marc Malek did You planned or think to use that word "rush" since music from "Rush" is also very applicable for the year of this vehicle [along with a list of others from that era too] 🙂 (If You know which groups belong in that era, especially from those that liven then

[@Thesinistereyes1]

I just can't wait for the day, you give this the beans.

[@broomad]

Thanks

[@SoundBoy808]

Keep up the great work! In a new take on an old phrase... I can wait to see the finished car. As I know you wont hurry up and cut corners!

[@chrislang2341]

One knows the worker by the work. As with all your projects Sarah your ocd wins the day. Great content, quality production, care and attention to detail, interesting projects, great car reviews, lovable personality, great humor. Thank You

[@raymondaparris5140]

Congrats on carving a social media nitch that is supported by your interests and talent and hopefully compensates you at the high level you earn and deserve. As a result all your viewers are rewarded with being able to watch an entertaining and interesting person that seems sincere and focused on what they do and produce.

[@floridamaninthewild]

Finally got caught up on this build! What an amazing job you are doing with it! Especially the wiring. It's always been the hardest part of anything I've restored and you make it look easy! Not in the amount of work but how well you understand it. I happened on your channel when the video of you picking up your gram's ranger and I've been binging ever since!

[@supertedogpriken]

Use a vacuum cleaner to "suck" out the dent on Squished loudspeaker "humps" Start at low sucking and work your way up enough suctions. If you go full power you could end up removing everything.....

[@slickbama8322]

You know what Sarah? One day I will find all those things I put somewhere "Perfect". No way I'll forget where I put these! Once a week at least. I feel for you.

[@CarlDerry-j1w]

Putting something "where we won't loose it" is the kiss of death in our house. Carl, TX

[@manifestSD]

Most rewarding SnT build to watch since bringing Dos and Teeter Tot back from the dead. And I mean dead. 🌸 Getting the RA21 engine bay painted will be the most satisfying effing thing ever.

[@waynefisher7753]

The roar of your subscribers will be heard around the world when you finally start it! All the details will not go unnoticed!

[@romanjohnston]

The quality of the sound is more about your choice of speaker. Hertz and Morel are my two go to's for low amplification systems. They are hyper efficient at 93.5 and 92 db from 1 watt. They are exceptional for just upgrading speakers in a stock system. I do that for every car I buy.

[@timbrown9731]

Being a child of the late 70s I approve of this stereo system 🥹….1978…..

[@johnconnor7501]

I can’t wait to see you drive this car !

[@ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣΧΡΗΣΤΟΥ-λ5φ]

Your attention to every detail is phenomenal. Hello from Greece

[@rayschoch5882]

Very impressive improvisation on the radiator. Losing track of parts? You're not alone there. I've spent many an hour (or more) looking for something I put away in a special place so I wouldn't lose it. Looking forward to the next step(s).

[@BjornBear21]

Always look forward to every video!!!!

[@kevinolaughlin4278]

This has been a great project,i remember when you started. I thought this is going to be awesome ,and it definitely has been 👍

Thanks Sarah for validating how long it really takes to do things correctly. Videos are great.

[@sgtzsquad]

Awesome job!

[@loudelvis610]

Interesting I worked on a few 70s Celicas in the early 80s and I'll confirm that center dash speaker is indeed difficult to replace

[@PipeManPeep]

Vacuum cleaner on the centre of the speaker cone! 😉

[@Glasscitycarnerd]

As an owner of two Celicas (90 and 93 ) I bought from original owners, this is my favorite project of yours yet!

[@coreysweigart4290]

Awesome possum! Thank you, Sarah!

[@kengoodey]

I watch all of your vids, but the project cars are my favourites. Of course I want to hear it fire up, but the anticipation is also a buzz.

[@KendrasEdge757]

“Nut News 9- Hardware That Matters!” 🤦‍♂️ 😜 one of the best channels on the tube right here!! Love all of your vehicles & Appreciate all of your content Sarah!! God bless~

[@garrykellogg3215]

6:26 Yes, there are, and Honda has been using them, as well as Lexus, Volvo, BMW and Mercedes, all of which can be found in a Automotive Reclamation Yard.

[@FernandoChaves]

The car does not run yet, but the stereo works. Don't make excuses, this is how it is done, this is how it has always been done. I have seen a number of projects stuck in exactly that stage. A lot of beer drinking went on in the car while stuck in that stage...up on blocks. This could go on for years and is akin to aging fine wine. Mine was a Chevelle.

[@mrgreezy1]

Scalvage is a hybrid word of salvage and scout out… that’s what you meant. 💯

[@MIKEBERRY-mg9cs]

Love your attention to detail.

[@timwise6876]

Awesome attention to detail, thanks for the injector tip, might get some biggies for 2GR MR2 😆,