Crusty Chevy V-8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse and Stop-Motion | Redline Rebuild

After our Chevy small-block 283 disassembled itself, we couldn't help but give it a full engine rebuild. This iconic V-8 engine came out of 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible 25 years ago and has sat untouched ever since, but now it's getting the rebuild it deserves.
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0:05 - Various parts come off the intake manifold (stop-motion)
0:11 - Valve covers removed (stop-motion)
0:16 - Water pump removed (stop-motion)
0:20 - Exhaust manifolds and spark plugs removed (stop-motion)
0:35 - Intake manifold bolts removed (stop-motion)
0:49 - Intake manifold, rockers, pushrods, and heads removed (stop-motion)
0:58 - Oil pan and timing cover removed (stop-motion)
1:21 - Oil pump and pistons removed (stop-motion)
1:29 - Timing chain and gear, main bearings and crankshaft removed (stop-motion)
1:43 - Parts cleaning (time-lapse)
1:49 - Head disassembly (time-lapse)
1:56 - Thirlby machine shop (time-lapse)
2:47 - Rotating assembly balancing at Apex Competition Engines (time-lapse)
3:15 - Paint stripping and vapor honing of rusty valve cover (stop-motion)
3:22 - Prepping and painting block and heads (time-lapse)
3:48 - Painted block un-taping itself (stop-motion)
4:04 - Camshaft bearing installation (time-lapse)
4:17 - Crankshaft and camshaft installation (time-lapse)
4:48 - Piston ring grinding and assembly (time-lapse)
4:54 - Piston installation (time-lapse)
5:09 - Timing gear and timing chain installation and adjustment (time-lapse)
5:26 - Head assembly with valves and springs (stop-motion)
5:45 - Roller lifters, heads, pushrods, and roller-tip rockers installed on block (time-lapse)
6:12 - Intake manifold installation (time-lapse)
6:18 - Spark plugs and exhaust manifold installation (time-lapse)
6:25 - Distributor, valve covers, and carburetor installation (time-lapse)
6:34 - Fuel pump, water pump, pulleys and fan installation (time-lapse)
6:50 - ENGINE RUNNING!
7:32 - Engine sounds and revving
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00:00 Engine Disassembly
01:41 Parts Cleaning
01:56 Machine Shop Time!
02:47 Balancing Rotating Assembly
03:15 Paint Time!
03:48 Tape Peeling
04:03 Assembly Begins
06:44 It's Alive!
07:07 Wrap Up

[@microbuilder]

I cannot even begin to imagine how long it takes to get these time lapse shots done. Amazing work!

[@billmartin4602]

Can you say overtime.

[@funnyshowyouknow]

There was a video where he said it takes something like 8 times as much time as it usually would. It’s insane.

[@dgc940]

Did you notice on a few shows the camera rig on the conveyor belt? BET IT COST MORE THAN MY RIDE!

[@Hagerty]

A long time... but well worth it, we think!

[@HnK_Alex]

B Roll stop motions take an incredible amount of time. You can work an entire day just for 10 seconds of video. NUTS!

[@killianapiee1903]

The guy in charge of editing the video deserves a raise

[@ar2043]

Your editing crew needs a GIGANTIC raise. I don't care how much they are already making..... they need/deserve more!!! 🤣🤣😂😂😊

[@bendybendy405]

Whoever did the filming on this needs a raise asap

[@nickbunyun]

The editing.. the music... Hagerty is on another level of editing. (cant even think how long it took to do the screw/bolts shots... but worth it...) legit i opened this video to have something in the background, and i couldnt look away for the 8 minutes lol

[@markwright2360]

you said it !! absolute greatness, Thanks guys!!

[@Hagerty]

Thanks Nick! The disassembly shots took... a while! But we thought it was worth it, too!

[@worldcars6893]

Sir please 🙏 big fan of your work..can you please 🙏 make one video shoot and edit tutorial please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 please 🙏

[@gunner0811]

@@Hagerty I would imagine a few bottles of some nice cold beer, too. 😆

[@alaeddinek4599]

Where do you get these musics on your time lapse videos 🔥

[@haha__cool_yes]

When I was a teenager I helped my dad rebuild the 350 for our ‘67 Camaro. I’ve watched the old Smallblock rebuild countless times, and it’s so cool to see another one in the current redline rebuild editing style!

[@onthegowithgreggsavage]

As a shop owner I know the amount of work it takes to rebuild a motor, and all that stop motion photography takes a lot of time and talent as well, if anybody is looking to have an engine remade ? these are the guys that you would trust to do it. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, this is quality viewing that any small child could sit in front of and enjoy and possibly learn something. There needs to be more videos like this. Good job guys !!

[@user-bh7cs4dp2r]

So cool ! Cannot thank the people who produced this enough !!!

[@thelastime51]

Just. Unbelievable. Not only the level of cleanup, machine work, restoration, paint, assembly, and attention to detail, but to take the time to do what amounts to "claymation" video on the disassembly was nothing short of astounding. Next-level talent in so many areas...

[@johnsullenger4397]

The most amazing thing about this whole video is how all the exhaust manifold bolts came out without even one breaking.

[@Raven-rl7gj]

The stop motion in this video is PHENOMENAL! Congratulations to whoever did that work. This was a pleasure to watch. Thanks for producing this video!

[@arsanzic2161]

Have to say this is without a doubt the best time lapse engine rebuild video I've ever seen. The photography was awesome and I can only imagine how much time you put into it. Very entertaining, and the associated rebuild videos are also very informative/helpful. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@burritocat2018]

Unessacera bullsg

[@xbroly2k41]

The most impressive thing of this stop motion is the rotation of the camera and how smooth it rolls. Brilliant work

[@Puffie40]

You see the rig they use in some of the shop diary videos - it's a motorized slide rail that slowly moves while the time-lapse is taken. They must have added a motorized turntable for some of these shots. The corkscrew motion is probably done in the video editing.

[@trainmaster0217]

Wow! What a great video. Love the animation. Keep 'em coming

[@riadenchong770]

No matter how many you guys make...I watch a thousand of these ....

[@torekristoffersen176]

Incredible editing here! Love the content on a sbc engine!

[@busterulmer7092]

Best time lapse ever! Kudos to Davin and the team

[@Jknueven7]

This may be the most esthetically pleasing video I’ve ever seen!!!

[@JubileeValence]

Stop motion is the best I've ever seen!!!!!! And I grew up with Gumby, King Kong & all the old dinosaur flicks! Outstanding! Over the top! Cheers!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Another timeless piece of editing goodness! I love the macro lens shots of inside the engine where the camshaft goes. Never knew how roughly casted those engines were back then. She purrs like a kitten like Davin says. Those restrictive cast iron manifolds really makes the engine quiet. A set of long tube headers and a beefy cam would make this engine sound niiiice. But I understand, this rebuild was meant for a stock cruiser. The engine was rebuilt better and more balanced thanks to the guys at Apex Competition Engine for balancing the crankshaft.

[@karenthomson9749]

A shame to put that carb and manifolds back on it imo.

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@karenthomson9749 I know, but it was relatively stock build as Davin mentioned before. He even mentioned before the block got painted, that black painted blocks are race engines. Orange painted blocks are stock lol

[@spaceflight1019]

Well... when I saw the roller tappet brackets being installed I scratched my head a little. When they installed the OEM manifold and two barrel carb it becomes clear that this isn't a fire breather but an engine made to live on pump gas on the street.

[@SouthMainAuto]

So awesome on sooooo many levels!

[@yellowboxster06]

I’m betting that years 50 from now we won’t be as excited watching someone rebuild electric drive motors…but hey, I could be wrong. An amazing video; watched every second of it.

[@marcushaynes843]

They did a fantastic job on the 283 Chevy. Bringing it back to life.

[@billp5424]

That video is a cinema masterpiece. But... that engine is about 66 years old. The oil fill in the intake and the vapor can in the lifter valley indicates it vintage. The exhaust manifolds are 70’s items. Ram horn manifolds would be correct to that motor. But I still loved it.

[@williamjkaufman721]

It came out of a 66 Chevelle, that'd make it 58yrs old.... 🤦

[@sebastiansmela3608]

Is there a reward for the best Timelapse in the history of the universe? I hope there is, because this one definitely deserves it! I love it 😍 Great job guys!

[@spinningsteel4624]

Truly a master in his castle. And the pep talk at the end was fire because my cruiser is out in the shop😂😂🤣🤣

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

About the most enjoyable video this Gearhead has ever seen.....

[@ConanObrien22]

This is a work of art

[@scottimusgarrett15]

The team that makes these time-lapses episodes is incredible! I've done stop-frame animation before, so I know how time-consuming and difficult it can be. Kudos on some fantastic work! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@jf_moreira]

Outstanding work! From the moment you click on PLAY, you won't be able to stop watching until the end. Very engaging and well done job, congratulations!

[@hawkdsl]

The greatest engine ever produced. Period. SBC.

[@seankirby8831]

This absolutely amazing to watch and makes me appreciate the work that my local mechanics put in when they helped me with rebuilding my engine

[@hud86]

The amount of patience needed to stop motion all this is incredible!

[@MikeLaRock88]

You guys are like heart surgeons for automobiles

[@farrierhoofs6354]

Love watching the invisible man work, never disappoints

[@r8alvar]

This is all around quality. Well done on so many levels.

[@sadlerbw9]

I watched all the individual episodes where this engine was being worked on, but it is still always fun to watch the time-lapse and see it actually fire up and run at the end.

[@meitsme6]

Probably the best editing I’ve ever seen in a video

[@TarekMagdy]

When the timelapse is more impressive than the rebuild itself 💥💥💥💥💥

[@pastohh]

The stop motion disassembly is remarkable, good job.

[@georgeyoung613]

This is visually stunning. The amount of time that went into making this must have been staggering. To everyone who made this, I thank you for all your hard work and effort. Much appreciation and respect to you all 🙏 🫡.

[@slasher9883]

The editing and cinematography of these videos is off the charts. Especially loved the camera following the cam bearing installation. Well done.

[@Troica-Kostroma]

Video lesson for the Faculty of Engineering on auto engines. Divine!!!

[@tomdavis3038]

I certainly wish engines of today were as simple cheers

[@bhumiriady]

Another awesome installment of Redline Rebuild! I love these timelapse rebuild videos so much. Keep up the great work!

[@matiasdamian8106]

You Guys just never stop getting better in your work, from Davin to all the guys who make the shots, filming, editing, everything. You're always above expectations! And look how that perfect balanced engine Revs dude! Love you guys from Hagerty, keep doing this great work

[@stephencurrie1163]

Chevrolet is the heartbeat of America 🇺🇸! I have a 1984 Silverado truck 🛻 4+4. Like a Rock!

[@timcurry4161]

That was a fun watch. I learned more about how an engine goes together than i ever knew

[@erikbarsingerhorn4485]

Brilliant editing and what a specialist in engines you are sublime!

[@paulstan9828]

Love the time-lapse and stop animation. 😁👍

[@brandonclark8736]

The old guy working the boring machine is my favorite.

[@harleymanpearce]

And that's how engine rebuild videos should be done, awesome job, I love watching your content

[@DaveOneil-xv9xp]

Stop motion videos like this are well worth the hundred plus hours put into it. Awesome job.👍

[@flyingdude0010]

Your cinematography skills are incredible. You guys have stepped up your game in every video and I can only imagine the time and effort that goes into this level of video. Could you ever do a behind the scenes on how you set up shots?

[@uncleshawnofthejungle29]

Man the amount of work that went into this video. Holy smokes. Good for you guys. And the fact that maybe I missed one but not a single broken bolt that I saw.. unbelievable

[@davidfreiboth1360]

My first car was a '67 Impala Sport Coupe with a 283, "Powerslide". Except for the "ram's horn" exhaust manifolds that was the engine that defined my youth. Other than the curious need to rebuild that 2bb Rochester carb and the nylon timing gear that left me stranded with my high school girlfriend on a deserted side road, it was an excellent mill. Thank you for not giving in to the "stock build" trolls and allowing me to see this old lump brought back to it's original form .... 2bb carb and all. Excellent!!

[@virtusleather]

Mind blasting editing. My goodness the hours that must take! Amazing build boys!

[@ramrod410g2]

The editing on these videos is just unreal! So much time and patience from the camera man to the editor to the mechanics! Keep up the awesome works guys and gals! 🇺🇸

[@PorkSoda147]

Oscar worthy!! Bravo. Great work.

[@gregwicker856]

I always looked up to people who can build engine's. Great video!

[@JS-oy6nn]

These are the coolest videos ever.!! I can’t imagine how much longer it takes to shoot these videos like you do but man is it awesome.

[@yodasbff3395]

Incredible video editing, a pleasure to watch. That should be a very sweet running engine. 👍

[@Noone-bl4wn]

Now this right here ladies & gentlemen is ART!!!

[@richardmoore5115]

Wow! I have not seen claymation work this great since I saw the movie "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad" back in the mid sixties. Who has that much time and patience to make a video like this? Where is the academy award for this animation? Come on, Academy, get with the program!

[@Project_Jolene]

This guy is the best! I love this channel

[@0616ko]

Definitely my favorite channel. Another outstanding job on this project. Congrats to all involved.

[@LSniumUwU]

I would be mad trying to take pictures and rebuild an engine at the same time, these people are really good at cinematography and mechanic skills.

[@whodoneit218]

!!!THAT!!! Was, without a doubt, the coolest, thing I have ever seen on KZbin! AMAZING!!

[@gerryk101]

This was so beautiful to watch and see the hard work put in and dedication. Professional and top quality 👍

[@ezequielsilva2709]

Isso é muito satisfatório, ver dias de trabalho resumido em 8 minutos, thank you 👍🇧🇷

[@S0AP187]

I was so amazed by the video editing quality I wasn't even paying attention to the actual rebuild. crazy

[@TroyShahanMusic]

Looks cool. Plus I appreciate everything that goes into making stop motion work. Great stuff!

[@greggiacona238]

That was incredible, thank you for sharing!

[@mach1553]

🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁 Performing this time lapse animation is just as expertise as this precision engine rebuild! - Like WOW!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁 …I'm sharing this video It should be shown in all mechanics school classes!

[@bryanfritchey4797]

Love these old engines getting new life! It's inspired my some to get an old Ford with an inline 6(which is in need of a rebuild) Love to see an 300 L6 get the Hagerty treatment! Hint hint😉

[@CarguyEd5150]

Amazing job and video production. I can't imagine the amount of work it required to make this video and well done! I love these rebuilds and like the fact that a roller camshaft and roller rockers were used, which only makes sense to upgrade to better technology to insure longevity, when you can. Beautifully detailed engine and awesome craftsmanship!

[@wayneque2101]

One of the best motors ever built, the small block, next was the big block. By any he way, shove the he guidelines for this channel, right up!! GOT IT !!!!🥊

[@74mayberry]

I’ve watched many engine tear down and rebuild videos, so I really didn’t need any commentary on what was happening, that being said, this video is awesome!

[@N-Scale]

Nicely done gentlemen !! They were always a sweet engine and good to see one come back to factory condition (or better ) Thanks so much for all you do Davin and crew

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

I can't imagine how in the world they did this without bumping the camera out of position halfway through every shot.

[@sergiomonteiro2739]

I'm from Brazil and I love your videos with old engine rebuilds, even more today that engines are disposable. Congratulations for your work

[@dallascowboy23]

that has to be the best engine rebuild I've ever seen with the stop motion filming.

[@christianmedellin6266]

Si ya de por si es tardado reconstruir un motor , ahora en time lapse es mucho más complicado , de verdad mis respetos para todo el equipo de este maravilloso canal . La edición y la reconstrucción es de otro mundo 😎😎👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mgmcd1]

Love those real small blocks. I’d love to get my hands on a 327 from the mid-60s that hasn’t had the crank journals enlarged.

[@skinnerhound2660]

After looking for a good while, I found a 1/62 SB 327 250hp. Never bored or apart. Pulled the heads, zero ridge. They are getting harder to find.

[@pauloconnor7951]

Engenuity South bay Los Any

[@jonathanross360]

Brought back the good ol days ✌️

[@felixg3152]

This has got to be the 2nd most beautiful video on the KZbins!

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

This must have taken forever to make! Wow!!

[@notpolygraphk1991]

This is when America built everything in house.

[@ghostuscoyote]

Literally stop motion animated that engine! Love this video!

[@sculptus5708]

Incredible! The stop motion scenes themselves would haven taken an incredible amount of time. You could have built 3 engines during this same amount of film production time. Bravo!

[@vernongandy9026]

The video magic I witnessed was way better than any Disney magic. Thanks for sharing this.

[@biffdemartino3414]

The photography is outstanding!!

[@x-rayplay270]

The best stop motion ever made

[@edwardlaplante4408]

Nailed this one. Totally on another level.

[@ManSkirtBrew]

I love that with all of the modern innovation and specialized tools we have, the best choice for installing pistons is still the back end of a deadblow mallet. I watched my dad do it countless times as a kid, and I can still hear the noise it makes.

[@jomavs4842]

This kind of stuff is really helpful when I'm having anxiety attack. Thank you.

[@evodog2300]

This is one of the coolest video teardowns Ive ever seen. The slow motion teardown was awesome. Everything was awesome. Good job 2 u all and thanks.

[@jaakkopontinen]

Stop-motion was nuts & beautiful.

[@andyhuebschmann5616]

This is the first time that I have seen an engine take itself apart!!! AMAZING!

[@gunner0811]

Watching this awesome video makes me think that my son should see it. He just got a '64 Chevy Impala project car. No engine but the body appears to be in fairly decent shape. I will forward this video to him. Nice work, gentlemen!