Connecting Power For The First Time! // V8 '74 Celica

[@EvilUnderTone]

That should help you get a nice new Fluke meter. Have fun and thanks for the hard work!

[@bsmirnov]

😲Holy Moley

[@bbqcrew1]

A worthy cause!

[@4Kandlez]

¡Ay, caramba! 😲

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

10/10 mate 👏👏👏

[@randywl8925]

Love it! So freaking cool 👍

[@davealley2761]

Some of us Old Timers appreciate your work because we've done it ourselves. The only difference is wondering how you get it done with those Nails!

[@SarahnTuned]

My nails are f*#ked right now 😂

[@josephpanozzo4815]

You are the best car mechanic/restorer I’ve even seen.

[@aluminumfalcon552]

Fun fact, many birds, including parrots DO eat rocks, very small pebbles, to help grind up their food in their gizzards.

[@SarahnTuned]

Wild

[@michaelblacktree]

Does that technically mean they're cyborgs? I mean, they have inanimate objects implanted in their bodies... 😛

[@richdurbin6146]

I first read that in a Doctor Dolittle book from the 1920s.

[@shazmodeus2795]

many dinosaurs did too.

[@kevocal]

@@SarahnTuned we had parakeets as kids. Absolutely true. They use tiny pieces of gravel.

[@randalreigel4089]

Your comedic approach is always welcomed. Along with your obvious mechanical skills. Thanks.

[@Jim-ic2of]

So freaking 😎 cool .

[@gerry-p9x]

Satire

[@randalreigel4089]

@@gerry-p9x Isn't satire the same as comedic?🤣

[@Dagrond]

Always glad to see a builder on YT that finishes projects and shows us all that is involved. Too much fun.

[@gerry-p9x]

Yeah. Goonzsquad got lame

[@jody024]

This is why I have been watching her videos for years now. No cheesy/goonish nonesense, funny puns, inuendos, and great attention to detail.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Only one ever finished a project that i know of, except for the Ford Rally car, but that will get done.

[@rickynolen8882]

If you haven't figured it out by now, there are over 650000 of us that are obsessed with anything Sarah.

[@TotallyNotRoadkiill]

Can we all just agree that Sarah always has the coolest t-shirts

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

Presentation is always an eleven. As in one more than ten.

[@Bobby82568]

I geek out on these wiring videos because hardly anyone has the patience to show the process. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@xduskflyerx]

These have been GOLD for advancing my knowledge. A lot of what is really useful is the pure geeky details that are left out other places. I appreciate when I can learn efficiently, and also gain an understanding of the difficulty and time consuming nature of the hands on work.

[@awesomearizona-dino]

YEP- because it can be a hellish nightmare, builders frequently lose their patience to put it nicely.

[@REZguygarage]

I appreciate the wiring knowledge and the awesomeness

[@craigtheriault6208]

Agreed, not many auto KZbinrs show much of this process and it would be the least that I have knowledge of.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

If I ever buy another 74 Celica, this time to swap to a V8, i have a "template" video to go by for many of the parts. Thanks for making this eazy. 😂

[@danw1955]

Hey Sarah.. I'm a retired mechanic here in western N.M. (sort of next door to you). You definitely check all the boxes for my interests, since I'm a big Toyota fan, and I specialized in automotive wiring for over 30 years. I'm very impressed with your penchant for doing it right the first time, and I can imagine what you went through to combine systems from 3 different vehicles, while trying to keep it all looking like it was designed that way from the factory! I'm really anticipating hearing that 2UZ crank for the first time. Keep up the fantastic work gal!!🤩⚡⚡👍👍👍

[@SarahnTuned]

It’s super interesting to see how Toyota has stayed consistent over generations of employees designing the vehicles. There’s stuff done identically the same in 1974 as they did in 2005 in some aspects (taking into consideration available technology of the day).

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@SarahnTuned Japanese engineers are true craftsmen. Who will go above and beond to get it right.

[@bruceb4349]

If it works, don't fix it, right ?

[@wild_lee_coyote]

The time and effort you are putting into this car and channel is unmatched. Keep it going

[@garyworokevich2524]

I'm am not qualified to judge you......but I do appreciate your work. I always learn something new.

[@zachbelstra4901]

I think part of it isn’t specifically because of the content, but because we like Sarah. You’re funny, you’re smart, you work your butt off, and you manage to make whatever kind of content you happen to be making interesting and entertaining - even if it normally wouldn’t be. Keep it up!

[@Oz-Rein]

I think this is the key. It's not that wiring is especially interesting, but Sarah makes it interesting with her wit, work-ethic and attention to detail.

[@tonyratcliffe4090]

And she's a Zeppelin fan...,

[@hgarn628]

Former toyota engineer here. I don't know if it has been brought to you before but every part in a toyota car goes through the process of "DRBFM" meaning "Design Review Based on Failure Mode" which is basically doing "if the part is great then don't change it" so when i see pedal designs almost identical then... 😏😏

[@davidbowden7083]

But... The a25a.....

[@hgarn628]

@@davidbowden7083 DRBFM applies to incremental changes, if you want a major tech shift like the one wanted for platform architecture/cost cutting reasons then the method is useless.

[@mostcom]

What did they do to prevent cosmic ray particles from flipping a one and zero on the chip in the drive by wire controllers?

[@IronmanV5]

The wiring may be time consuming, but time spent with you is time very well spent.

[@bobewetoob]

Back in the day, I rewired my Datsun PL521 Pickup. Every little bit of it. I even welded up a new dashboard frame and stuffed all of the wiring and relays into an "aluminium" box. These wiring videos are GOLDEN. Many thanks!!

[@philiplivingston2776]

I can now understand the importance of your adherence to "factory" as much as possible. Years after you touched this monster, some Toyota (or other knowledgable) mechanic will be able to make sense of the wiring. I wish everybody had these values, Sarah!

[@Olk940]

Awesome to see a lady that likes to build cars and has such an awesome personality. I bet she's a blast to hang out with.

[@DavidGarcia-ws1gp]

Thanks!

[@cameraobscura2684]

Hey Sarah, we do "judge " you. We judge you on your fantastic work, the creative content and dry humor. Keep it up.

[@eliseomartinez3258]

hey sara !!!! when, when it that car going to start.. i want to hear that motor START.....

[@Bradsroad]

"The Celica is coming back to life!"......lol ....love seeing little bits of it coming back on board.

[@drunkenhunter]

yaaay, another video :>. thank you. i'm obsessed with this series

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

"That thing takes a lot of heat to shrink... usually it's the other way around!" 😁😁😁👍👌👏 I simply love this channel!

[@bryanhenderson9637]

Best line ever... "I wanna touch it so bad and see what happens".

[@jamesgardner2101]

This is where all my willpower goes.

[@sickjohnson]

Oh those intrusive thoughts just never stop! LOL

[@GhostRyderFPV]

The last "Connecting Power For The First Time" video, for Mr. Dos, is easily my favorite SNT video. Ever. Of all time.

[@bsclifton]

11:58 "I overcomplicate things in my head because I like to get it right the first time" - love it 🙂 I'm in that camp too. Measure 10 times and cut once with enough authority that you could write an article about it 🤣

[@bridgecross]

The fact that this car had a CB radio at one point is deeply correct.

[@SarahnTuned]

It was a one owner car

[@dalehenry4694]

Love the wiring

[@xciteful]

Sarah do not be deterred, you are performing in the most awesome of fashions with this series.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

I so hope you take a couple weekends off to take this car to a few shows. People should be able to see your work. This thing is going to be beautiful when it's done.

[@SarahnTuned]

I wish I could take time off, but I spend every dollar I make, making these videos.

[@TeamHorneyRacing]

@@SarahnTuned I think the videos of you taking this to shows would be great additional content so you can make videos and do shows as one. Same for the MR2, would love to see a vlog of you hitting up a trackday with Charlie or foodcake.

[@falcon_three_fifty]

I love that t-shirt in the beginning. Taking the old school Toyota logo style and Vibe and making it your own. Mad respect, Sarah! ❤

[@BlackSolstice07]

13:11.... Your comment of how time consuming the wiring really is, is an understatement. Sarah, you are the ultimate consummate of detail and perfection.

[@johntabolinsky828]

Normally I would run away from watching wiring videos but you make them interesting and enjoyable.

[@sargefreedom1578]

It is so satisfying when you power up circuits the first time, voltage is there and the smoke stays in.

[@fritzytg]

Missed opportunity for a “that ain’t goin’ anywhere” wiggle on the newly mounted battery box!

[@jimrundlett-doom9339]

As always, great content!

[@robcreel4257]

Slowly coming together. Aka, real time. It's a pleasure watching you work. You're OCD is creating another badass automotive marvel.

[@jerrycapizzi2081]

Another greaaaaat video!

[@robertosantinni9656]

Your attitude and spontaneous ad libs are what sets you apart. I mean besides being Prior Air Force. 😁👍

[@greenmoose_]

As soon as I see one of these videos pop up I click. I dont think there are any car youtubers who put this amount of effort into a restoration yet manage to keep it accessible and entertaining! I'll almost be sad when this project is over, but I'm sure whatever you've got planned next will be amazing too!

[@robertschagen9016]

As a 25 year auto electrician, I am constantly impressed by your methodic approach, technical skills and accumulated knowledge. Ignore the judgers. One tip: I used to temporarily use an old sealed beam in place of individual fuses when connecting something for the first time. The brightness of the light gives you an indication of resistance. Bright light- could be a short circuit, no light - open circuit, Dim light - prolly correct resistance. In any case, prevents the smoke from escaping.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

That wiring is quite a massive task! Having wired a safety control system on 7 *slightly* different locomotives, for which the schematics didn't match, I know what you're going through! You're doing a wonderful job!

[@StirlingLighthouse]

This is a great series. Thank you Sarah 🙏

[@richardbarcenas8121]

That's super dope that you're so close and are self sponsoring your video !! Your work is impeccable and I'll be buying one of your shirts !! Keep up the great work sarah !

[@allwillca]

YOU ROCK and the fact that you say "I over complicate things in my head because I like to get it right the first time" is so awesome and a lost art by many. Keep up the great work!

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

I wonder how many people watching this were blessed to see any of Ricky Lake's real gem episodes.

[@SarahnTuned]

I have very few viewers under the age of 30, so most i'd say.

[@thomasbraeking6225]

@@SarahnTuned From my experience, most under-30s would watch what you do and believe it to be a blend of black magic and bargaining with Beelzebub.😁

[@salchristiano6606]

I really enjoy hearing you work out the plan on the videos using us as sounding boards. People who call this boring, have an attention span of a newt

[@1974UTuber]

I love how perfectly shiny that rear bumper looked when you were fitting the battery. That car is going to be such a gorgeous beast once you finish

[@Gersberms]

Computers (the capacitors inside) can draw a very high current when you first connect your ground. Enough to cause sparks. It's better to make a direct connection first and then break it while holding the probes to the terminal and wire. So make a direct connection and while breaking the direct connection, leave the multimeter connected in series - any parasitic draw can be measured that way while not blowing the fuse in your multimeter.

[@deltavee2]

That's useful. Thank you. Getting educated by the commenters is somehow typical of Sarah

[@prokskee]

AMAZING 🤩 You are BUILDING a car 😮 I’ve been watching from the beginning and this is just amazing. One person doing all this is …

[@HMarcBower]

One of the reasons I like watching the wiring videos is because you seem to really like doing that work and it comes across in your whole attitude - like watching anyone geek out about a thing they really like. :). Plus I had no idea how much wiring goes into a car - even an older model!

[@jimlarson777ify]

My second car was a 76 GT, loved that car! This series is great, perfect for those of us who enjoy someone who is working smart! Also I love your humor!

[@brianmiller6995]

I learn stuff watching your channel. Like, I'll never attempt to wire a vehicle - see, I learned something. You make it entertaining. Thanks!

[@kaygeebee]

I can barely get myself to work on finishing the wiring harness on a John Deere H112. You, on the other hand, build a whole custom harness showing us attention to detail that is incredible. I’m always inspired and blown away by the work you do. Keep up the great work.

[@djludd5651]

Hello Sarah! Congratulations for the quality of your job. It's just perfect! I'm a big fan of japan car ( i have a 85 Corolla AE86, 96 Subaru Impreza GT and 08 Subaru Legacy for daily drive) and i love the way you will make this car looks the most like oem. I can't wait to see it finished. I live in Switzerland, here we have the Swiss quality label and i can say, you can have the Swiss quality label without any problems for all your job! Thanks for sharing that with us! Best regards Ludo

[@unclebobsgarage9136]

You are doing an awesome job.. Pipe down people you will learn something.

[@inssan6550]

Thanks

[@ianprice2298]

It cannot be overstated - quality, clean, and individual grounds are vital. That goes for cars, PA systems, really any electrical or electronic system.

[@user-no1cares]

Your wiring posts have been very interesting. One circuit at a time, safety, cleanliness & appearance. Bravo!

[@daveg2113]

If I could absorb and remember 20% of what you're doing here I'd be happy. Amazing work

[@robsendall9847]

Always both informative and just so light-hearted.... that's your skills 👍😁

[@blodpudding]

Also, it's quite common for birds to eat pebbles and rocks to help with digestion. True story. ❤

[@B5Daytona]

My wife and I truly love your videos. I love your puns too….lol We are about to watch you connect power for the first time. This Celica is gonna be so sick!!!!!!!

[@randalreigel4089]

Sarah... I love it when your work gets straddled properly so that the outcome is flawless.😊

[@dantress751]

I’m in love with this car

[@thebnicho]

Loving the loom work. It's my favourite part of any build. Frustrating to do but very satisfying when it's done neatly and logically. Also completely unappreciated by most people who don't understand the hours involved! Keep up the great work.

[@Marcelmopartruckguy]

My brain has near melted down several times trying to follow the wiring series…..i love it!!! I am learning more off your videos at 57 years old than i ever could imagine-don’t change a thing, love the humor as well!!

[@Nathan-io1mu]

I love how you never cut corners. You do the best I have eve seen.

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

I always enjoy your video's. educational, inspiring and entertaining. Well done Sarah.

[@darren8517]

You make wiring fun! Much love from Seattle Wa.🥰

[@rosschamberlain1823]

Personally I just LOVE popcorning around the shop looking for a fire extinguisher after applying power. Well not really. Awesome job as usual! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@Wreckerboy]

I’m just amazed you can do all of this work without a decent work bench, and without breaking a nail. If I go out to the shop to do anything I’m filthy in five minutes and bleeding in 10. Bravo!

[@DieselWeasel667]

The hype for the seat belt light lol. I get this so much, I did the exact same thing when I rewired my Datsun and I got the parking lights and dash lights to turn on

[@panamafloyd1469]

Not wiring related, but I know the feeling. Once helped a co-worker get her dad's small food truck running again. Big ol' Chevy gasoline straight-six. Points, condenser, cap & rotor. Twisted the key, and "It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!!" like an old Frankenstein movie. 😆

[@rbkahuna8192]

Just to be serious for a change , this project has been really impressive to watch. I’ve always been scared of wiring and I’ve actually understood a lot and learned a few things too. 😊

[@cammark35]

Some channels have cool projects, some channels have in-depth tech data/how-to. Very few have both. I appreciate what you do here.

[@kennnva551]

Well, dangitall! I guess my age is showing. Your dashboard seatbelt warning light confirms I was wrong when I said my '74 Celica didn't have one. Carry on young lady!

[@scatpack440]

Awesome progress and the most exciting time just around the corner. AWESOME job Sarah!

[@cruisemansgarage]

Thank you for another informative and entertaining video. As a fellow (albeit much, much smaller) KZbinr, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. I learn something every time I watch.

[@fredericdeblois]

Great, you're almost at the end of the wiring and everything's working so far. Great SNT logo inspired by the old Toyota logo, Karen is talented, you too of course.

[@justineseiferth8010]

Legit, the most actually interesting car themed channel. I mean I just LOVE how you are able to incorporate your thinking process into the work.

[@GregPaul01760]

Love these detailed videos, as they showcase your knowledge and sense of work standards.

[@ianway551]

Total admiration. A project most of us would walk away from. Fantastic series.

[@justsomeguy404]

swindled by beauty, intelligence the mechanical ability. Did I mention beauty!

[@brandonlanois1734]

Yeah, that was the first thing you mentioned.

[@ikaros4203]

u might be in for a little surprise lol

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

​@@ikaros4203I was thinking the same thing. The song Lola comes to mind.

[@markphilpot8734]

Some don’t give you the credit you deserve. There’s always haters. The key is your viewership really gets into the Sarah way. Few have your dedication and some of us have seen that since the garage days. Press on Sarah. We support you. Yeah buddy!

[@Marcus_Aurelius_1978]

Nothing to judge here! Only to watch entertaining and educational videos about restoring a legendary car! Keep on doing what you're doing and everything will be fine!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it.

[@larryzuniga7741]

This build has been so cool

[@bmurphy8946]

I appreciate all of the detailed comments you make like AGM batteries don’t need ventilation like lead acid batteries do. Every video of yours I watch I learn something new, thank you! and yes your wiring videos have been wonderful to watch

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Its always great getting to the end of a wiring project thats been looming over you...😉👍

[@tonysansom]

That's a shocking pun! I can see what the draw was though 😃

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

@@tonysansom I usually don't get all amped up over Japanese cars. But Sarah's electrifying personality sure gets one charged up.

[@JRB-l7o]

Your excitement at the beginning put a big smile on my face. I cant wait to see/hear this one running, i love it!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I've never been this early, wooooo for long weekends!! Excellent progress Sarah, watching this build come together is so exciting and now that it's finally spring here I get to go play in my garage with plenty of inspiration.

[@pauldutram455]

I could cook you a great meal but I have no mechanical skills so I am amazed at your skills and knowledge. You lay everything out so clearly and are so precise. Always enjoy watching!

[@ninjapumkin]

“Trimming carpet for beefy robot sausage” I got that one ☺️

[@ShiftyKen08]

I love your wiring videos! It takes patience, passion, expertise, and apparently comedy to do it right, and you've got all of those in spades!

[@bliers]

I just can't get enough of the stuff you do :) Keep on keeping on !

[@thedonhugo79]

Thoroughly enjoying your work. You don’t do the typical KZbinr “I got this pile of junk, sent it off and I BUILT a whole new car!” You touch everything, you clean everything, you show the tedious, time consuming steps it takes with no shortcuts. Respect to you 🫡 I am a fan

[@robertthompson2043]

You might not see this, but small tip for terminating the mesh loom on your harnesses or wires. Get some marine grade heat shrink and use it in place of the electrical tape and it looks so much cleaner. The marine grade heat shrink has the glue/sealer in it that grabs the mesh loom very well. Just thought I’d share. Great work Sarah!

[@SarahnTuned]

I ran out

[@jimmyjazz60]

I have a factory AGM battery and it’s vented. Replacement batteries have hole for the vent tube. Maybe they don’t need a vent hole and tube but they have a vent hole.

[@mostcom]

I don't know for sure, but my experience is the same as you. Maybe not all AGM batteries are the same structure.

[@silvenshadow]

Wiring is a dark art that most people just gloss over. Thanks for including all the details. ❤

[@jimcirabisi]

I love it when you do more wiring. Love how you explain every aspect of what you are doing.

[@sgtzsquad]

The satisfaction of the vehicle coming alive after undertaking a huge process in the wiring is just awesome to watch. Great job!