Free Florida Swamp 1985 Chevy Corvette Rescue!! Wash and 1st Drive!! PT 2

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[@rsprockets7846]

This car has bloomington gold survivor status. Hey better than the sinkhole vetted from museum

[@rsprockets7846]

@@billbowers268 here's a better name. A stink hole corvette......next year it's gonna be at the Vette museum???

[@aditiosetiawan8834]

Subtitle Indonesia pliss

[@justawaterbottle1505]

If you ever get bored of it,I’ve got a 79 ranchero with a 351 I would trade for that in a heartbeat,love those old c4s

[@christopherjohnson520]

I'd want the chassis & remnants from the red parts car, good bone's 4a project

[@Jmoniz79]

She’s looking good please continue to save her

[@guykiphs]

Recovering old cars that other people have written off is the best content, Randy! Keep it up!

[@zachwilson9608]

Thumbs up from really bored deployed marine in Japan

[@zachwilson9608]

@@cliffordkinnear9705 I know it’s very sad and the no one here likes them

[@zachwilson9608]

@@cliffordkinnear9705 that actually would be really cool I’ll start looking !

[@DukeTheSPO0K]

Yokosuka? Spent 2 boing years there myself in 1995-1997. When I was there you had to be E-4 and had to get permission to own a car but they were super cheap. It cost money to scrap a car in Japan so lots of people just gave them away when they transferred. There was so many cool Japanese cars over there that I wanted.

[@MrZaner1]

I always appreciate the way Randy treats animals and others in his videos. You can tell alot about a person from there willingness to be kind and understanding...

[@cjmarsh504]

She wanna live again, she's thankful that you saved her

[@rsprockets7846]

Amen let's say a silent prayer to Zora Arkus. Duntov......

[@cjmarsh504]

@@rsprockets7846 Amen brother!🙏🏽

[@williamsinger4124]

When the swamp corvette starts and runs more reliably than the C7 you bought lol

[@concreteman8777]

That killed me lmao

[@williamsinger4124]

@@concreteman8777 well, you type pretty well for a dead man. Lol

[@Sol-su2mi]

xd

[@alpaljl]

I never thought about that. So true! I'm confident my uncle will ditch his C7 the day the warranty is done.

[@TheAdventuresOfJoesph]

It’s a c4 not a c7

[@Marlon_J]

One thing I can respect about your channel Randy, you always do try to finish all your projects, unlike some other channels.

[@lightningboltz525]

Hint hint (tarvarsh)

[@BetterCallGatto]

Why do you have to talk about samcrac

[@Marlon_J]

@@BetterCallGatto lol, more Tavarish I was thinking about. The guy is talented, but just can't seem to see any project through.

[@MrMUZICMAN420]

She wants to live . She even tried to fix herself as much as she could . You got to save her . She seems to like you very much

[@michaelbentley1826]

I've seen a lot of inspirational videos on youtube, but today I've seen one of the best, Randy's attitude reminds me of the work God does on each of us, we feel so helpless, useless and worthless. Then the almighty just gently works on us, never upset, just lovingly helps us. thanks Randy, can't wait to see the outcome.

[@johnl3230]

I don't understand why people let there cars get to this point, especially an old Corvette like that.

[@NinoJoel]

people let Ferari´s that where build in unter 200 cars rot like this.... We will never understand this

[@timramich]

Because they have no interest in it, but they still get to brag that it's theirs.

[@MetalTrabant]

Most cars between 20 and 30 years old will become just unappreciated junk in most people's eyes, and gets dumped or forgotten... over 30 years, even the most mundane of cars will start to become more or less interesting. And the C4 wasn't at all that mundane, especially if you watch from outside the US.

[@smithgiovanni39]

*their

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Roxy is in charge. She agrees that you should save the Swamp Vette.

[@mariemuskatt9878]

She's beautiful!! When she was sitting there trying to keep going after you added the fuel injector cleaner, I was heartbroken listening to her. I can't wait until she is finished!!! Thank you for not giving up on her. It would be great to drive her after she's done knowing how far she's come!!!

[@mikekramer9873]

New to the channel but you’ve got me hooked. I love the mix of solid mechanical and diagnostic skills with the easy going and accessible narration and presentation. This is the sort of content KZbin was built on. Keep up the great work and Save That Vette!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Welcome aboard! Hopefully I can keep you enjoying the content!

[@thatcadillacguy1961]

I would totally buy a “Swamp Vette” T-shirt.

[@Tregod2000]

Let’s go

[@joshuamayes4744]

I would check the rotary cap and pull up cylinder 1

[@rockyvi5709]

Every Corvette deserves to be rescued. Keep up the good work!

[@codycrawford2385]

This body style Corvette is my dream car, I wanted a Dark Green with a tan top and inside

[@cjmarsh504]

The C4 might be my second choice of car to drive around. That style of body still look great.

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

as complete as this car is , I only wish that it would've fallen into your hands ...I'll still hope that you get a C-4 Corvette of your dreams ..although a Dk Green w/ tan interior would more than likely be a '93 40th anniversary edition , and those had those LT1 engines with the Opti-spark distributor nightmare.. omggggg! ..*shudders* GOOD LUCK !

[@Kevin-go2dw]

Well it was dark green, and there is some tan inside. :)

[@codycrawford2385]

@@angel_dawn_morningstar I seen a 91 like I want a few years ago, I wanted it so bad, but I didn’t need my insurance to go sky high, I’ll find one eventually

[@chazzcoolidge2654]

For me,it'd have to be a really dark blue metallic manual but can't decide on tan or dark blue interior.

[@daveives212]

Randy so glad you decided to bring this one back from the brink. I know you have the skills to get this back on the road. keep up the great content.

[@TheMustangGuy]

"She'll drive on seven. I can guarantee it." Lol

[@williamsinger4124]

She's running on 7 out of 8. That's like, 80 something percent? ...idk there's... just...math. it's running on most of em

[@RetroPCUser]

@@williamsinger4124 just a wee bit off. 82.5%

[@mh488]

"She'll drive on seven" Says every Chevy owner sooner or later. 😁😁👍

[@williamsinger4124]

@@mh488 can confirm. I've had both my Beretta and Z24 over 20 years. At times a coil would short out, and back then we sometimes had to wait for a replacement. But, they always ran on 5, and I babied em. When I changed the coil, I also did the oil and filter. Those old cars have stuck with me longer than most people I know lol

[@williamsinger4124]

@@RetroPCUser well, I did say 80 something, so that counts, right? Lol

[@jasonjackson4555]

My parents had an ‘84 Vette when I was a kid. The bought it new. Seeing the interior really brings back memories. This generation of Corvette is when the cars got really complicated under the hood and behind the dash. Really expensive to fix, but fun to drive.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Always nice to see progress on something that’s been neglected and put out.

[@stevesamuel6603]

@Auto Auction Rebuilds Hey Randy hope you are all doing good , this car man , Im growin' to like it more and more , of course Randy just go through all the fuel injectors and run the fuel system cleaner once more and do the plugs , bcos I wouldn't trust those things after all these years and of course by running the diagnostic find , repair/replace what it shows and the fuel pump or its wiring??!! and she should be mint (I mean the engine of course). And Randy just one Request don't go with those wheels go with some more modern corvette wheels like the ones you had on your C6 or some aftermarket set, your choice but definitely do it and the paint you decide bcos always you 've good colors on cars. And yes the ending was the best to end the video. God bless you man , Keep grindin' and rockin' with the excellent work.

[@chadernest4399]

I’m not a fan of corvettes, but I am impressed that thing is running.

[@lelandlove5472]

Awesome vid...A plugged CAT can cause misfiring and fouling of spark plugs so its a good place to start.

[@grumpyoldman-21]

starts,drives AND STOPS you're not asking for much .....

[@gifted2at94]

This is simply incredible that you got this car running.......... simply unbelievable and I sure as hell seen Randy doing the work! The first swamp vette video Not many would have had the Drive and and skill to even get this car going! Respect

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

What's left of the silver paint (on the headlight assemblies) looks great. I'd say keep it that same color.

[@adamtereska8734]

I second the original silver on the Corvette. No need to do the jambs then.

[@skyjammer]

Yep...if any car deserves the MAACO content, this is it

[@darrenswails]

Pressure wash and clay bar the whole car 😂🤣

[@alexanderdzugas3437]

I have an '85 silver just like what this car once was. It was my grandfather's and is a super fun car during the summertime. I'm glad to see another one getting some love. Great content!

[@aaron69av]

Those early C4s are simply some of the best looking cars in existence. Getting harder and harder to find. Glad you decided to bring her back!!! What a treat. I can at least live vicariously through your rebuild until I can pick up another for myself!

[@aaron69av]

Also, if you haven't seen it, check out the 84' Commercials. "You've never seen anything like this before"

[@aaron69av]

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[@yamf6639]

Hey, Good job Randy dude! Your Amish friend helped a lot too. Can't wait for pt.3 to see the donor! Good luck

[@CosmicStargoat]

I've never really worked on cars much except decades ago changing oil and stuff on my new '68 Mustang, but I love watching these videos.

[@retrobear9367]

Maybe run some Seafoam through it?

[@shonedocumentarymanpitts9631]

I thought the same

[@bobandtay7139]

@@shonedocumentarymanpitts9631 me too

[@invictusbp1prop143]

I would. Marvel’s Mystery Oil is usually my go-to, but Seafoam is good stuff too. They are the two greatest petroleum products ever created.

[@SideKickStudios]

This was so much satisfaction crammed into 40 minutes. Some may say cars are just things, but i beg to differ. You can almost tell Swampie wants to drive, oh so bad, it wants to drive. She may be limping but with enough time and love, she'll be a loyal ride, for a long time. can't wait to see her restored to full glory and beyond. This may have started out as a passing practical joke, but it will be the "meme of the decade!"

[@speeddevil3218]

If you haven't done it yet i am sure cleaning the mass air flow sensor element and the throttle body would help .

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

NAh man... it's the timing, lol... never mind the glogged injectors and rusty plugs and distributor contacts and wires or computer connectors, those just need talked too and encouraged to come back

[@vicentesannicolas680]

I can definitely relate to what you’re doing with the Vette. Just recently completed a 95 mustang GT convertible that was in the same shape as your Vette. Don’t give up on her. She deserves to be brought back to life.

[@michaelhill2844]

You should put a counter on the screen for how many times you say "she's not happy".

[@kmandvr]

And........ "Ole Girl".......!!!!???

[@richardkafka5625]

New AAR drinking game! lol

[@Smart2do]

and yea guys. he talk to much can u hear how she is running noooooooo because u talk talk talk

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Yeah, just keep cranking on it hoping it fixes itself without hurting it more...

[@garyalleccia2793]

As a life long Tech and and co-owner of my wife's 1996 Z34 Monte 3.4LQ, I have a hard time keeping that tempermantle girl running right. And it was never buried in a swamp! So I will say, Well done Randy! Great job with the Vette and the Mustang. Watched the whole process on both. Impressive! Now you can slap $2,000 or best offer on the Vette and you will get it.

[@F_K3NT_D]

Buyer: I think the fuel pump stopped working Seller: Check the radio fuse, that should fix it.

[@theDudeknows]

This is the car that made me fall in love with Corvettes and cars. I was like 11 years old and walked into a toy store. Bought the little blue matchbox one.

[@brucekopping1287]

i have had my C4 (1993) for a litttle over 21 years....recently i thought about upgrading to a C6. after watching this, i am not going to upgrade. i had some engine work done in 2014. it has not leaked any oil since. bird in one hand is better than two in the bush. please keep the vids coming!!!

[@wylieisnothere5062]

18:11 "we got headlights, turd signals"... I cant unhear turd signals lol

[@msbae]

You are doing the Lord's work by restoring this vehicle. Whoever let it sit and rot away like that should be ashamed of themselves.

[@kevinjohnson1958]

Love this Corvette, reminds me of FACEMAN from The A Team.

[@mgreg8134]

I had an 84 that the dash went out on and everyone told me it would need a new dash. I pulled the display out myself and cleaned the contact points and voila I had a display that worked.

[@CrazyOneToo]

You should make up a shirt that says "She is not happy"

[@ERICSATIE83]

Randy (the host) is very nice man! I like when he is laughing no matter what issues he is facing with this car :) Will continue to watch to the vey end - to it’s final transformation!

[@macgroober1396]

What's going to be the next priority? Getting it running on all 8 cylinders?

[@christheboss6085]

The swamp vette lives! I'm certain that if you brought back the crustiest vette in existence you are capable of making anything run. Excellent content as always randy! I'm looking forward to more Corvette and mustang content! I almost forgot to mention the ambassador and the cougar. So much excitement on the way. I love Roxy, she's so sweet!

[@tsimeone]

Looking forward to the next episode, great project.

[@rollingtones1]

The C4 Corvettes were very well designed and built. Sitting in a swamp and then it comes back to life? Awesome.

[@tommyhall350]

She wants to run fast it's a vete

[@neilbrown82]

C4's aren't fast lol

[@jakerisinger3857]

@@billaswangkapre1656 with that logic anything can be fast (which is true) but he's talking about from the factory

[@neilbrown82]

@jayjaylenchase75 lol ur spare parts aren't ya bud....

[@neilbrown82]

@@billaswangkapre1656 cool story bro 👍

[@drumsmiffy]

When the car makes it back into the garage still missing on a few cylinders, it reminds of Stephen Kings film Christine. Hope you bring this car back to life.

[@armorer94]

I drove an 86 chevy astro with the exact same steering wheel. The infamous GM parts bin strikes again.

[@dan_6915]

The most beautiful Corvette, ever! Steve had one in BH90210. Restore it and keep it for fun drives, whenever you feel the need to have a ride&chill evening.. ✌️

[@lindanelson8400]

This is great. A parts car coming. If ever a car wanted to live, it's this one.

[@bigtexas7580]

*Great vid and nice score on the vette. You certainly need a foam cannon for your pressure washer, they're under $20 online and dump a load of thick, dirt dissolving soap on your cars. I use any liquid soap in mine, dishwashing liquid or the pressure washing soap you can buy at walmart and it has worked excellent for a year now. Just foam cannon the vehicle and apply a thick layer of soap then wait 10-15 mins til all the dirt starts running off and rinse. Makes a big difference, especially on super dirty vehicles like your vette.*

[@Schiada95]

Randy you’re the only one I know that can talk to car and think that it’s going to run better. 😂

[@jeantetreault132]

Great job! Randy. Make sure that you hit a nearest scrap yard, around your neighborhood and get some new salvageable bucket seats, some new tires, as well as a new sun roof for replacement. Perhaps later on, you can even clean up all the dash board and the gage clusters, with some Armor All and give it a new paint job, with the original GM factory paint code. Afterwards, you’ll be in business. Thank you for this magnificent presentation. Johnny, Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦

[@TempleofAmon666]

Obviously low on the list but judging by the tires you need a front end alignment, lol.

[@ValentinAdbt]

The L98 kicks in :D

[@matthewcraig6264]

Better make sure park still works after the tow truck driver threw it in park while it was still moving you can hear the gears grinding in the video

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

LOL

[@ninevoltmodz4687]

The parking pore is most likely fine, they’re made to actually click/grind to prevent snapping the pore.

[@darylnicklen3685]

Thanks Auto Auctions IO and Randy what a great Idea looks like the mechanicals and the body are in reasonable condition. Auto Auction Rebuilds is in full swing on this nearly as much work as the MG.

[@olikat8]

"24 Hours of LeMons" racecar...more content

[@curtismann6119]

I truly love that Vet and I got faith that you can put it on the road again great job on the free Vet

[@garykuhn1921]

I wanna see Scooby's face at Maaco when he pulls up in this!

[@ViperJay5]

Swamp thing is looking so much better! I can't to see the rest of this project. Very exciting and to those who dislike it, go find a car dumped in the water and you try fixing it. Great job so far Randy!

[@HETPEZB]

That's a pretty big success already! Good job!

[@haroldwoods861]

from first vidoe of this car, 82 and 84 vette was CrossFire Injeciton. 85 began TPI

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

I like how randy talks to the corvette like a son

[@wylonparker5042]

I love the swamp thing thank you for not giving up on her.. she cleaned up really well if you want to sell it i would be interested would be a awesome car to fix up the rest of the way

[@shumakerguitarworkssgw9505]

I’d be willing to bet the EGR is clogged, along with a few injectors

[@JRHicks-on5go]

Hey Randy! It's fun watching you give thse cars a new chance at life.. and Ironically in the last fee days I have had a car given to me by an elderly couple that can't use it.anymore and don't want it to go to scrap yard. Just gotta figure out how to get it home,its about 2-3 hrs from where I live.. thanks for good work Randy.

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

The Swamp Vette has character (the bugs add to it).

[@billymasoner3735]

There aren’t many mid 80s vehicles that I think are aesthetically pleasing to look at, but GM has just about all of the ones I do like. The Vette, Fiero, Camaro and Firebird.

[@UTubed119]

Honestly this is a track car akin to something Roadkill or Cleetus would run.

[@Hamsalad2]

Hi, just discovered your channel last night. Really enjoying what your doing with the Corvette! Glad to hear that you are fixing her up!

[@evoxus11]

You should have brought it to auto spa to see his reaction.

[@edward88914]

Man oh man, I'm shocked that it's drastically improving. Especially with the fact that y'all haven't done a ton of work on it. I cannot wait to see the continuous progress.

[@sleepe8050]

DID U CHANGE THE OIL AT LEAST????? Do that and just new plugs wires .!!!

[@elvisstopper4208]

Not only is this guy a tight wad he is to lazy to drop the fuel tank.Stop trying to guess whats wrong with it and just fix the damn thing.

[@trentdawg2832]

@@elvisstopper4208 yeah I bet that fuel sender and intake sock are fucked!!!!.....full fuel delivery overhaul!!!!

[@dannycasler4959]

@@elvisstopper4208 Just thought you and Trent Dawg would like to know that the first thing this lazy tight wad as you call him did when he got this car was pull the pump and sending unit out and clean out the inside of the tank ! Not too bad of an accomplishment for a lazy ass tight wad is it?

[@Coinfindr]

dude didn't you see in the first episode, the oil was clean as new, both engine oil and transmission oil @Brad Allison

[@sleepe8050]

@@Coinfindr so he did change it? I must of missed that part I did see the episode.

[@sova24]

Love to see she is driving again. One of the Corvette I really like. Maybe one day I will get one as a project. Great job!

[@ncc74656m]

"Runs, drives, no check engine light! Freshly washed and gets better every day!"

[@Trag_s]

A legend of a car, with a legend of man man. The car has found its true owner. Its wants saving.

[@rpcarrier]

Rotten eggs, lean exhaust condition overheating converter.

[@austinmitchell4511]

Please keep this content going

[@waynerobinson4978]

From: THE SWAMP THING "to" SHOW CAR 🚗

[@srv442]

Ah Randy, hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. I am so loving this Corvette series already! She looks so much better. It’s cool waiting to see what else, electronic-wise, will start working again. I would totally do the same thing with saving her and getting her back on the road. Keep in there and keep with it. Can’t wait for a ton more videos! Scott

[@Not-Great-at-Gaming]

"We can drive it home With one headlight" - Jakob Dylan

[@rsprockets7846]

Park the car overbite outside with batt disconnected so if it catches fire. It's outside

[@paulstamour926]

I love the Swamp Thing videos. I have a 89 C4. I can't wait for more about the Corvette

[@cooperembry5225]

I wonder how this is going to go

[@antoniohuertas8909]

Oh wow, I just moved from Clearwater! I'm not too far but been living there since 2005. Love what you've been doing with Swamp thing and I admire your ambition to take on that kind of project! Watching till the end!

[@jonathanlawson4667]

She'll drive on seven and still outrun that mustang I guarentee it!!! Lol

[@stimpacat]

Get a new MAF sensor. Cardon, I have an 87 did the same thing. Change the TPS and the MAF. Has issues but can be fix. there are are chips you can get that help. an ordinal maf is a lot of money, make sure it is for the 85. I got the Andy Granitelli one from summit and turned out didn't work. get the real one. I finally got ride of my engine light. car runs like new. Awesome find. Bring her back to life.

[@vcrz5767]

Wanna know if He decides if is He or She, "c'mon little girl" or "I got you MAN". :)

[@jonathandibari]

I am hooked, Randy! Thank you for everything you do. Your channel is so very entertaining and I always enjoy seeing new stuff when it comes out. Cannot wait to see this car come together

[@qdood]

The car is a turd but the content is great fun to watch

[@trentdawg2832]

I was thinking the same thing.....but hey...free is free, can't argue with that

[@steve-ph9yg]

A free corvette is a free corvette

[@nayyeriqbal7142]

she is saved finally ... Thank you Randy u the Man.

[@nayyeriqbal7142]

Thank you Sir. May God bless you and your family always. Live long and prosper

[@ralphmenta249]

timing is way off. As soon as he started the first drive she was pinging like panda express

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Hmmm, do you suppose clogged injectors could cause a lean condition after seeing what was in the tank? Maybe handle that before messing with timing that's been locked down for years

[@ralphmenta7997]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS I would normally go there first, so I totally agree if not for the fact that they already unlocked and started twisting the cap. Plus if you listen well it's pretty consistent in the low revs but smooths out. If it was simply injectors, it would keep pinging. Most likely it's both in all seriousness

[@rgs4x]

That is the best kind of vette. A beater you can drive the snot out of and not worry about door dings or scratches.

[@myfastcars]

My 85s CAT went bad on a trip from CT to MD. It started losing power under heavy throttle. Just disconnect the CAT (four bolts at each flange) and run it open exhaust. It will sound like an Daytona track Car. Lots of fun!