Free Florida Swamp 1985 Chevy Corvette Rescue!! Can we Save it? PT 1

[@raimoe4512]

Randy you gotta put this one back together completely and restore the ole girl. This is your Christine. She is absolutely possessed. I love it.

[@timssmallenginerepair1467]

Yeah That's what I was thinking.....especially when the lights started working and stuff.....lol

[@Jddvs]

That car can be saved! Lots of parts available. It will make super content to see it brought back.

[@jenniferstephany9231]

That corvette deserves to live again.

[@jogmas12]

I don’t like the C4 corvette. Worst vette yet. My favorite vettes are the c3 from 68’ to 72’ and C5 vette Z06

[@donellmuniz590]

Ehhh, not really 🤣.

[@donellmuniz590]

@@jogmas12 I also like the 68-72s. But I doubt I'll ever own a Vette, ANY Vette, unless one is dropped in my lap. Like this guy.

[@dancemasterfreak456]

Dude, fix her, she wants to live and is trying so hard! Definitely subscribing!

[@dicktrickle4197]

Agree

[@LuxuryRumble]

Check our page too please

[@HAZYFALKIRK]

me too

[@Hypurian1]

My father left me his 95 vette... its black on black on black and covertible. I am doing every thing I can to restore her but I may have to giver her up.....

[@CB_On_The_Beat]

@@Hypurian1 keep tryin brotha if you can get her runnin it’ll all be worth it

[@Kerveros1904]

this guy has pure determination. Keep up the good work. Looking forward seeing it painted and working in full power!

[@bebemotocustom9582]

As long as I see the mustang and the corvette I’m watching all the content without skip any second. Promise!

[@mariusvandermerwe4027]

Rebuild it!! I can only dream of doing it here in South Africa!!!

[@micahhill4786]

@@khalidedros743 really brother damn.

[@buroojk]

I wish we had people selling cars at the prices they get in the US... I've seen people buy running cars for $50 to $100... R800 to R1600... can't get a decent wheelbarrow for that here...

[@micahhill4786]

@@buroojk damn that’s crazy.

[@bellowsjeep3999]

I’m so glad you are taking this on and not just abandoning it. Kudos! Also, 85 was the first year for the TPI engine, way better that the crossfire ones!

[@jdisdetermined]

TPI is awesome! Plus its just such a cool and unique engine bay presentation with TPI sitting on top. Very "torquey" and fun to drive little setup. 👍👌✌

[@bellowsjeep3999]

@@jdisdetermined I agree Keith, the TPI set up is one of the best looking engines they ever made.

[@ledgercook5761]

Had a flooded car before, trans fluid looked fine, got it running. Drove it around checked again, strawberry in the trans now. Shifts good, feels good🤷🏻‍♂️👨🏻‍🦯

[@johncahill3644]

I had an 85 back in the day, and honestly the electricals were a nightmare. Chevrolet never could make mine work right. It was forever leaving me stranded. I finally just sold it. I wasn’t wild about the 4+3 transmission either. That being said, this looks like a great adventure for you. Best of luck with bringing it back to life!

[@onehellcat6493]

As a 17 year old car guy, I volunteer to take the Corvette, I would love to have a project like that, it has potential, even though it looks horrible 😂

[@tenmillionvolts]

Samcrac, JR, Westen ... Look how far you've come Randy. I'm so proud of you. Hard work really starting to pay off now

[@davidpizzica9706]

Randy, That corvette deserves to be brought back to life again. I'm from the Pittsburgh rustbelt

[@mikehuffaker3593]

“Free” is the most expensive word in the English language.

[@William-Morey-Baker]

right up there with "complimentary"...

[@rpm2dayg648]

"Free boat" takes honorable mention.

[@MowalaInc]

🤣

[@davidbolton184]

Add “ all you have to do is“

[@webmonkees]

can I just add, folks, safety glasses both look cool and keep you looking lookers intact. Very encouraging to me. I was in the hospital for 3 years and now I have um.. 5? 6? 7 projects no newer than 1998 to work on. My daily is a crisp mint 2001 Accord with a average of 9k a year. It had the risky airbags. So I have 4 carbs to rebuild and a head gasket.. I may need to reduce my inventory liability a bit. Oh wait, I already have a autoauctions account for.. over 3 years at least. They can send me a 1985 Subaru but I already have a spare. . If any of you aspiring YT mechanics want some content, how about a 1985 Dodge Power Wagon that's a little cheaper if you want to rebuild the carb system yourself. Interiour is a bit exterior.

[@Gordo101978]

Oh, and Randy, get yourself some safety glasses man!

[@MrJayjoe32]

Hey Randy, one of the best videos I've ever watched that you've done. I watch every video in a series getting this car on the road. Get that car restored

[@Panelman-wx8fo]

That’s bad, really bad. I’m going to watch every minute of the resurrection.😆😆😆

[@christopherhamilton5557]

It’s “Auto Auction Rebuilds”, time to rebuild! This should be fun. I love how KZbin makes projects this do-able. Otherwise, it’s a junker.

[@Jddvs]

His channel should “blow up” with this one. Lots of Corvette guys are gonna sub just to watch this build.

[@pinball541]

This is going to get Randy a lot of followers for this one. I was riveted watching Ronald Finger on his channel rebuild his 1984 Pontiac Fiero that was sitting in a forest for 20 years. I think Randy won't let this one go, & will keep this one as a trophy for the time spent. This might be his baby he will never let go.👍 Hello from Phoenix Arizona!🔥

[@jakestone9030]

‘cross fire injection’ was in the 1984 corvette. ‘Tuned Port Injection’ came in the Corvettes in 1985 along with 25 more horsepower (as you probably already know by now…being a year later)

[@vincentfisher4748]

1985 was the first year for the tuned port engine in the corvette. You got your work ✂️ out for you. Good luck 👍.

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

So, straight body, complete, running engine. This is a perfect garage project car. I think it looks bad, but just needs a lot of TLC. Seriously, this is a lot better than Ronald Finger's Fiero or the Budget Buildz Porsche 911.

[@dragonslair59]

That fiberglass may be weak as toilet paper. By the time it's cleaned and prepped for paint might find out the body is junk. It costs more to repair or replace fiberglass properly.

[@BobPegram]

The Vette needs a power wash, then decide about paint, etc. Get in touch with Corvette Ben, he has parts and would be a good resource. Maybe that interior won't be too expensive to fix.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

The interior and rubber gaskets are horribly expensive!

[@BobPegram]

@@ronaldwarren5220 Ben has parts Corvettes, then again I'm sure he knows the value of the parts. Still, good used has to be cheaper than reproduction or new parts.

[@Samcrac]

I'll be honest I'm a bit jealous that I didn't buy this for myself especially since it was only like 40 miles away from me.

[@yolodiy7236]

This is a project for someone more advanced then you Samcrac. Lmao

[@RyanRoadReaper]

@@yolodiy7236 Ever seen Randy fuck around with a Range Rover? No, that's right (No shame to Randy for avoiding those POS, just saying that Sam is just as qualified to work on the Vette)

[@yolodiy7236]

@@RyanRoadReaper which range rover the one he had his friend take apart and found out the person that did the timing chain forgot to pull the clip out of the tensioner lol I haven't watched Samcrac in a long time because I was seeing more ads and on top of the ads there were sponsered ads lol

[@chavsy85]

Shut up Sam your content is getting boring. DIY GANG is much better then your ad channel.

[@Skon1988]

Thats Said would love to se something like this on your channel. I want to see a Challange between you and randy, he buys you a cheap flip car from auction and you one to him, and the winner is the one with the biggest profit or smallest loss in the end. That would really be interesting to watch 😊

[@christianbattestin9747]

Cross Fire was '82 and '84 only. Recall, the first C4 was tagged as an '84 because it came too late in the '83 model year to be classified as an '83.

[@jessethomaswv]

C4 love is lacking on KZbin. Several thousand examples exsist. Fellow. Thank you!!

[@donaldlawjr367]

The fuel in that vette looks like deck stain from the 1980’s.

[@jeremyaustin9103]

Deffo make this a decent car again. Parts are almost free and you can do everything

[@2003cobramustang]

Glad to see the old girl running and glad is Nick buying parts! Hope this will be content gold! I’ve said this before keep up the great work!! Awesome content! Porch looks nice!

[@jeffdowns6117]

1984 corvettes has the cross fire injection motors. 1985 first year for the TPI engines in the corvette.

[@crash3355]

This is the heart of Corvette for 1985. A tuned-port fuel-injected 5.7 Liter V8. With a Bosch hot-wire meter that measures with computer accuracy the mass of the air intake to optimize performance regardless of altitude, humidity, barometric pressure and ambient temperature.

[@rwandersonut]

It's only running on a couple of cylinders. Pull those plugs, replace them and the wires. After that you are looking at injectors.

[@sidgysoho1960]

You have the most intelligent comment of the group. Cor-Ben did the same as did SMA, and the trio ain't all she wrote. This model has the lovely " Optispark ". While excellent while working, hi-maint. Fairly involved to service having to remove the water pump. Aftermarket kits available. Cheers.

[@sidgysoho1960]

My Bad ! It's the injectors on those years that are the stinkers. The " Optispark " came later. What was I thinkin' ?

[@rwandersonut]

@@sidgysoho1960 In a general knowledge sense, I would eliminate the most obvious and least expensive first. Since the goal here is to get it running, the plugs and wires would eventually be done anyway no matter what so might as well get them out of the way before getting into the more expensive parts. There is obviously a fuel issue here, however, if on a budget, eliminating the wires and plugs would allow you to disconnect the injectors one at a time to help narrow it down. For my own vehicle, I would replace them all off the bat. However, for a budget build, he may want to try and "clean" them. On that subject, a "fuel system cleaner" will only improve poor flow, it will not clean out totally clogged injectors. The issue with the injectors could also be in the wiring harness as well as being gummed up. I just don't like to crank that much on an engine, it unnecessarily stresses the starter and could burn up some wiring too. Great find for a real project though, but it will be a black hole of time for ayone involved.

[@sidgysoho1960]

@@rwandersonut Thanks for the conversation. Just watched Corvette Ben, it was part 7 of 8 on the Daily Driver 1985, and he went ahead and replaced all 8 injectors. The former owner did only 2 ? And that early style of Bosch are not reliable over time. He put Gen III's in and Bob's his uncle. I'm saying Randy can check the basics but in order to minimize stress on the engine and components, address the known weak links ASAP. Cheers. Black Fri. less 15% fuelinjectorconnection.com/collections/gm-car-rebuilt-injectors/products/fic-rebuilt-bosch-design-iii-24lb

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

@@rwandersonut No, no... forcing the passenger window to work is top priority!

[@robertmerwede9998]

Randy fix the corvette. Show those people that thought it was a joke giving you the car that you can fix it up and sell it

[@brianjones5935]

yeeeeee

[@aaronderossett3998]

Spend $15,000 so you can sell it for $5,000 and show those jokesters whose the boss!!! lol

[@samuelbemrose]

@@aaronderossett3998 if you keep the car, its a worth investment. because youd be bringing it back from the brink of death

[@aaronderossett3998]

@@samuelbemrose I still dont think sinking $10,000+ into a $5,000 car is a "worthwhile investment" whether u keep it or not.

[@Gucci5511]

Marvel Mystery Oil is liquid gold !!!!! This would make a sick track or drag car... Pressure wash the interior.. New seats... What’s not to love??? So jealous.

[@turbanwearersblow]

That thing is in better shape than most project cars start out. On a vette, first thing is to look at the frame

[@Ebacherville]

this gen of Vette had galvanized frames.. they hold up pretty well

[@wilgarcia1]

"straight in to the garbage can" That part may be tough to replace.

[@sorenmiller3110]

NEEDS NEW SRARK PLUGS !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hemiroyd7431]

Give it to Ronald Finger any rusty part he would refurnish

[@BigBaddaBoom]

@@hemiroyd7431 Exactly.

[@weedeater49cc]

@@sorenmiller3110 i was thinking injetors are clogged from first time he tried starting it before he cleaned the tank plus plugs probably probably need to go through whole fuel and ignition systems but this car would make awsome street fighter with just a supper charger and like 5-9 pounds of boost its basicly a race car form the factory put any engine in it and go race it like put a 500 hp turbo 4 cylinder in it and would still be a beast kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJnKmYWGprGbhpo

[@weedeater49cc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip3JmIGMmbmkgNE

[@kwb200]

Derek from vice grip garage would love this car especially the interior it will be just fine a guy could fix it lol.

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

A guy would definitely give her a good fixeratin

[@logan9285]

I was just gonna say, Derek would get this vette up and running on all 8. Sounds like this engine is only running on 2 cylinders

[@kevingray7917]

@@logan9285 needs that Italian tune up

[@wb5648]

she could drink on some injector cleaner and some mower gas for sure 🍻😎

[@russellcardinal9074]

Good fellow

[@wewsel]

I was getting a strong Christine vibe while watching this one. I'm going to be glued to this one.

[@sergiorodriguez2811]

She wants to run strong but this is awesome

[@Stefan7020]

All parts like seats etc. you can get at a pull apart

[@darrinwilliams9904]

Little fun fact. Midland Florida is great for old cars. I always talk to older folk and younger folk alike, they bring their old hotrods and classic cars down here to ride, because it never snows so no salt on the roads, but even brand new cars can experience rust from the salty winds from the water. So if you love sunshine abd a damn good sunday ride, come on down

[@jasonmichaelfarrant7808]

my step dad has 88 c3 with same troubles it was very helpful very grateful .

[@garagenextdoor807]

This is like a Forza barnfind except we get to see the progress, I can’t wait to watch you fully restore her, Randy!

[@HappyQuailsLC]

More like a swampfind!

[@Realnatesellers]

I’m 90% sure that the 84 came with CFI and 85 came with TPI, That *Should* be an L98 motor, SBC 350

[@scoman73]

You are correct sir. Only 82 the last year of the C3 and 84 the first year of the C4 had the crossfire injection engine. Not that the crosfire was something special either, just two GM throttlebodies that they used on everything TBI injected.

[@wd4246]

Man that was crazy!! No one would've expected her to run.

[@haroldphillips2416]

Wow, unbelievable. I would have never thought that the tank will clean up. Awesome! Great job.

[@russlyons62]

Crossfire was used only on the 1982 C3 and 1984. This is the original engine for a 1985. I hope you do restore this car! I’ll watch every step of the way. I have a 1984 that looks a bit better but will need the same type of work.

[@tommysparks6536]

You have done a great job for considering what you started with

[@josephknowles5114]

Give your lad, a chance to shine give him the job of making it shine inside and out.

[@moeheil8839]

This girl wants to run! Pls bring her back from the dead, i believe in you man!

[@chrisjmartini]

The C4 is my favorite gen Corvette! It's design was ahead of it's time. A challenging project to say the least, but would be highly satisfying to complete...

[@zeldadahedgehog]

84 was the only year for Cross Fire Injection in the C4 with the L83, in 85 they went to Tuned Port Injection with the L98

[@glennstiller7616]

My first reaction was no way can this be saved BUT after thinking, no rust repair needed, interior can be replaced from a wreck as well as any other exterior parts. You're biggest challenge will probably be electrical. May actually be doable. There is a GM OBD1 reader available that plugs in under the hood, and they're cheap these days. Avail. on Amazon.

[@alt7488]

lol..these things rot around the windscreen frames

[@dragonslair59]

And the frame. See people don't realize you won't find rust on fiberglass or realize under that crud and worn out paint the fiberglass might be crazed or cracked or even just deteriorated and weak. At which point repairs done right get expensive. And let's not forget the state of the panel bond too.

[@robertlohr1860]

So it was physically in the swamp?

[@hondamaticgarage9369]

1984 had the cross fire, 85 was first year for the TPI. this looks like a job for darek from vice grip garage.

[@donellmuniz590]

Derek. Or as I call him, D-wreck 🤣. Yes it is! But he just did a C3 a month ago.

[@hondamaticgarage9369]

@@donellmuniz590 well i'll be dipped ! darek did do a C3 now its time for a C4

[@michaelleblanc5396]

Worst system I ever owned had a z28 and one day it just went to he'll and nobody could figure it out and it had 50 k miles

[@marcv8258]

you have clogged injectors. Had the same thing on a grand national that sat for many years. Take them out and put 12v to them and force carb cleaner through them

[@donellmuniz590]

Cant ya just run Berryman or Seafoam or somethin' thru the engine while it's running?

[@darrenswails]

@@donellmuniz590 it may work some, but if trash is lodged in the tip it may not be enough to force it through, hence Marc's advise. I think I remember car wizard showing how to do it.....maybe weird beard.... somebody with a beard....lol

[@blueovalfan23]

@@donellmuniz590 i wouldn't bother with anything but pulling them. they'll work off a 9v battery if need be. i had the same issue on my truck, it was sitting for years before i got it to. some wouldn't even spray with pressure on the injector and a 20v drill battery lol. ended up just grabbing whole a set from the junkyard. not an issue after that. i did clean them out with a battery and carb cleaner first.

[@JayAR_YT]

@@BlackLung87 if its worth all the time to take it apart, might as well do it right for the smallest possible ammount

[@rapidron3]

My 84 Corvette had the Crossfire Injection, I took it off and put a Weiand High Rise with a Holley Street Demon 625 best thing I ever did to it ... It had been sitting in a junk yard for 10 years, i traded a 93 Camaro even up for it. With a new battery and some fresh fuel I drove it home. It was rough but not as rough as that one

[@robertlohr1860]

It’s a project car….this will make you a hero, something I would love to detail and clean up………one lucky guy….

[@mcbride991]

This channels (car content) is getting back interesting again with these two new ones

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Just wait for the Corvette I just paid for in Louisiana ;)

[@JessG.101]

Muflers are cloged up from all that swamp water

[@collinklitz7434]

Mud-fler lmao

[@collinklitz7434]

Mud-fler lmao

[@donaldmoy6021]

@John Connor Just cut the muffler and cats off and see if it runs better. Sound like the engine is choking. Engine got to breathe to make HP.

[@mc996cars1]

This has been a PSA for "SAFETY GLASSES"

[@charleswestbrook118]

I think I heard a vacuum leak...from Randy's head! Seriously, you are setting a stupid precedent for your kid and for any other kids watching (an likely some adults as well) by not wearing safety glasses! You must have one heck of a guardian angel to have lived this long...

[@namehere3155]

If someone didnt say this I would

[@nortoninter1]

Or spelling :-)

[@mc996cars1]

@@nortoninter1 lol, I just realized I spelled that wrong..

[@bruceleealmighty]

@@mc996cars1 Thankful for edit, huh?

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Old Chevys never die they only look that way.

[@xsuperwardx5609]

84’ was the last year of the crossfire, 85’ was when they introduced the tuned port

[@MrSchmitty1000]

Do a budget rebuild with the most needed stuff,maco paintjob, used better interior and send it

[@vikingman4614]

He definitly needs to keep the budget low on this one.

[@williamroberts4049]

I road in old fords as bad being towed down gravel roads with mice running back and forth in the car back in the 60s by my dad oh the memories 👍

[@helo1bob1]

When you push the car in. Put an empty tire between both cars.

[@eddiesouther]

I was going to say that also but I don’t think you could damage either car!

[@TheCaskOf43]

The Chevy TPI was and is a very aesthetically pleasing engine. The throttle response was incredible also. It made for a very quick and fun car when in the Trans Am/IROC and Vette. Even when applied to the 305.

[@itsvoodoo7050]

Oh man that thing is misfiring. Those injectors are probably clogged.

[@jarretberfond3158]

Randy this was a fantastic video. Best content! Had me yelling at my phone “STARTTTTTTTT!!!”

[@BigChiefSixty]

You just have to replace the bulb on the blinker it will work again ✌🏼

[@madrush2645]

Cross fire was 84 tuned port began in 85

[@flatbeavergarage7692]

84 was the last year for the 'missfire' and 85 first year for the 'TPI' ...good motor

[@jefferymaclean9467]

Honestly glad I watched this video before the second Vette video, but glad I did. Have to say I don't think I've seen a car want to live so Badly. Incredible to see..

[@frankenjeep2986]

I love your attachment to these cars, it's just so genuine. Keep up the great great content! And thank you man

[@danielnathan5889]

A 1985 Corvette did in fact come with "tuned port injection".

[@darrenswails]

Wasn't it the 84 that had a truck engine?

[@klasseact6663]

@@darrenswails the 84 had the carry over engine from 82, the Crossfire injection which was twin TBI's.

[@csham8875]

Yes this was the first year for the TPI. had a Z28 with the 5.0 TPI in it same year. Great engine

[@manstersr]

I think that was the original engine too and someone commented that Crossfire injection was twin throttle body injection units, I didn't think so, it's been a while but I remember Cross fire injection with individual injectors but I looked at an old GM diagnostic reference notebook and apparently it was throttle body injection (TBI). That should be an LT-1 in there and those are good engines. I'd take the drive train out and put it in another car or sell it.

[@darrenswails]

@@manstersr I thought LT1 was mid 90s Vette?? And caprice cop cars and Camaro??

[@sabrekat7904]

Just need Weird Beard to polish it for you . . it'll be as good as new

[@theperson7718]

84 was the year for the crossfire injection and the first production year for the C4. 85 was the first year for the tune port injection. 86 was the first year for the third brake light.

[@boydmerriman]

This car was once someones pride and joy.

[@todddenio3200]

Its filthy, its crusty, its nasty but it goes to show to not judge a book by its cover. Im impressed with how fast you got it running. What would be really cool is if you could find out its history and how it ended up that way and after you get it done send the previous owner a link to the videos of its resurection and maybe get them to do a video reply to seeing it after its completed...lol

[@bigtexas7580]

*18:40** That old vette is magically coming alive like the car Christine from that old movie with the red plymouth. If the radio starts playing music only from the 80s then you already know LOL*

[@adrianbickle1447]

He should of changed the windscreen wipers first

[@gerechoppers]

1984 was the only C4 that came with Cross Fire fuel injection. It was a carry over from the 1983 C3.

[@mexicanspec]

There was no 1983 C3.

[@timothyharrison8953]

@@mexicanspec Exactly! I think they meant 1982.

[@dragonslair59]

Actually 85 was an early late cross over yr for cross ram and tune port injection. Be careful removing the retainer clips for injectors the get brittle and can be difficult to find and or at a reasonable price

[@TwentytenS4B8]

TPI came late in 85.

[@barryfarmer8589]

I believe that motor is a 302 with aluminum heads.. it was in the Pontiac GTS

[@edward88914]

Duuuude!!! I was not expecting that Vette to run, especially with all the water damage. I cannot wait to see the finished product!!

[@missionpassed4584]

Now these are the car projects I love, get stuck in and actually get dirty fixing the car up and making it run, that car gave someone immense pleasure over the years as they cruised the highways maybe with their girlfriend, wife kids husband and to let it just sit and rot is soo sad. keep up the good work.

[@eduardochipe562]

She wants to live Definitely gonna watch the resurrection

[@charliebruckman8661]

Picture this... candy green and the name SWAMP THING.

[@makpsv]

Yup, and then a get together with TK and his Green Monstah. 🤣 I think it ahould be better to leave like it is now, it gives it character... 😁

[@jonbolliger1912]

Swamp Vette or Swamp Monster. Or, wait for it... Swamp Drain.

[@makpsv]

@@jonbolliger1912 or... Swamp Stain. 🤣

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Soilent Green

[@adrianhinds9200]

Green but not candy apple, needs a little camouflage or army green

[@merqury5]

She needs some Tanya Harding and an Italian tuneup ala Derek Vice Grip Garage

[@Paulie1232]

I just subscribed, I have to see the outcome. I purchased my 85 for a grand and another few grand, some hard work, my baby is sweet and running like a champ....good luck....

[@VettemanLT5]

1985 was the first year for the L-98. The 1984 was the only one that had the L-83 ( I may be mistaken ) Cross-Fire motor. The L-98 was a good solid torque monster especially after February of 1986 when they slapped aluminum heads on it and roller rockers in '87. Great engine and good on fuel too not to mention it's a pretty motor to look at.

[@ms_enj]

Can’t wait to see this running properly, Randy. Old Vettes are awesome!

[@benmiller5015]

Your comment makes me feel really old cuz I'm older than that Vette lol

[@jimwiskus8862]

Really amazing story so far. Would have been nice to have seen it being pulled out of where ever it was. Maybe the electrics will be ok? It was encouraging to see taillights and lights in the front end lit up. Especially the dash. Would be nice if you could save it for your son.

[@michaelc6522]

Great Video I like when people included their family it teaches the kids about cars and how to keep them running

[@snuffysmiff]

Years ago I bought an old, wrecked VW Beetle for $25 strictly for the parts. It had been sitting with a half-tank of fuel in it for 22 years! It smelled like very old spar varnish with a truckload of garlic mashed into it. Surprisingly, after draining it out I poured it out at the edge of a field and struck a match to the puddle-it flamed off like it was fresh premium right out of the refinery!

[@beachdoktor1]

Bless you for trying to save that old "girl!!!"

[@ericstoner8260]

This is the first time I’ve ever even heard your channel and I would totally watch if you build this car up

[@TacoBell5DollarBox]

I'm still trying to figure his channel out. I dont know if he actually rebuilds these things himself. He may just be like the "General contractor" and hire people. I'm still curious though and will watch a few more episodes but right now I'm not seeing a whole lot of him doing repairs. I could be wrong...

[@brittanyatkinson8332]

This is like a Forza barnfind except we get to see the progress, I can’t wait to watch you fully restore her, Randy!

[@KillingMachine96]

"Everyone needs a hobby." "What's yours?" "Resurrection!" OK. Colour: Leave it white. LED the brake lights as I'm unsure if you can put newer bulbs in the pop-ups and the LED will give you more light. Red line paint on the tires. Turn signals in the mirrors. Red interior with inexpensive led string lights. All this based on if the body is structurally sound. Swamp Thing? No. Christine? No. Survivor! This car WANTS to live. Ya know, that might have been Granny Clampett's rheumatiz medicine in the gas tank.

[@jasonkeyes474]

The 1984 Corvette came with the wretched Crossfire V8. All other model years after that did not have the Crossfire. However, that EFI and its various incarnations did find its way into many V8-powered GMs throughout the Eighties. You dodged a bullet in not getting the Crossfire, that's for sure!

[@keironastbury9399]

I think they are a beautiful-looking car don't give up she's trying to start herself self you can tell you'll have to call Kristine 2. I love that kind of corvette bring her back to pristine condition.

[@infinity3jif]

i see why these old broke down cars with no hope come to Randy for help, he'll make them run and drive again, he'll make them feel loved again 'lol'

[@Polaris88Reid]

trigga ville the only vehicles I show any love to is the older 1960 to to 1970’s only . I cannot indorse the new mouse box car’s and I don’t support Honda or Toyota . I don’t buy anything Communist China 🇨🇳

[@hgbarnes1584]

That was a seriously fun video Randy! It sure looks and sounds like it wants to be saved. Can't wait to watch more. Thank you.

[@MrZaner1]

"Swallow it down ole girl" that's what he said!!! Lol

[@OmaBike]

Well, this brought back memories of my old junker 'vette I had in the 70s.

[@PaulK0405]

For any Corvette.. “Job One” .... ALWAYS !!! Restore it’s dignity and pride... WASH IT DOWN !!