Donut Media MADE ME buy a PT Cruiser! Facebook Marketplace score!

[@dylisa]

Just found this channel love the videos

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Well welcome aboard glad to have you here! You're still early on our KZbin journey with this channel!

[@smarternu]

I bought my wife an Electric Blue GT first year they made them. custom plates said "Pedalin" She was cool as hell till it blew up.

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

How long did it last before it blew up and what took it out? I'm diving in with almost no prior experience with these things!

[@smarternu]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin Around 77k miles the timing belt broke. i replaced the belt but it walked itself off. I could not figure out why it did that. (I could actually watch it run and slowly walk off,) I suspected crankshaft end play and replaced the motor. Took a while to find a replacement so my wife moved on. Good times while it lasted.

[@fire_breathing_hamster]

I was looking for one of these too!! PT gang coming up

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

There aren't many of them out there, and about to become even more rare and hard to find!

[@Onewheelordeal]

Kinda wild how tame the GT looks vs a normal PT when the SRT-4 looks a world apart from a normal Neon

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Totally agree with you there. There's basically nothing that shouts at you "Hey I'm not terrible and actually fun" compared to the SRT-4 that screams I WANNA GO FAST AND BREAK LAWS!

[@billfioretti3013]

When these first came out we knew them as "PT Barnums."😂 (For obvious reasons... even with 2.4 "Troublechargers.") Glad you didn't go off the reservation and are essentially parting it, Austin. And then parting with it... Have Fun! 🙂

[@bobmiller7426]

I thought the rule was “buy another project when you’re halfway done “! Oh well, live and learn!🤣

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Lol nope definitely not, and even THAT rule I would be violating because I'm no where NEAR halfway down with the Pontiac project!

[@franklong8573]

A few years ago , I saw a PT with a Gen 3 Hemi stuck down in there , wild looking .....

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

IF this car was super nice and something i wanted to save... that wouldn't be a terrible idea. But it's purchased for the heart and lungs, the rest will probably be tossed.

[@franklong8573]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin Well I hope it's something Mopar and cool , that you are going to use...

[@dakotamcclure6165]

I have my dad's pt that I'm planning on fixing up soon I like the wheels on yours

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

I'll be honest these wheels are certainly not a bad thing on this car. Dunno that I would have chosen a bronze wheel for a light gold car but... they have potential. We'll see. Get your Dad's PT up and running again and on the road!

[@dakotamcclure6165]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin not my first choice of vehicles but he loved this dang thing not something I'll drive alot more likely just to drive it to his grave. I just found your channel when you ended up at summit. You seem like a cool dude can't wait to see what you put the drivetrain in

[@timsekhon5299]

Austin, always behind you for the Pontiac stuff. AMC stuff was ok ,but the PT Cruiser , what are you doing Buddy?

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Keep watching, I promise there's a reason for this!

[@tis1980]

Austin, have you decided on what you're taking on Power Tour?

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Narrowing that down next week I think. Still kind of up in the air about it honestly :(

[@tis1980]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin I'm still voting for the c10 😎

[@RonaldRepinski]

You'll enjoy driving that car .

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

I'm feeling more and more like it's going change my opinion of it once I'm able to drive it... we'll see

[@BrianGoodman]

Going to have to hire private security to keep the ladies away while you're cruising in that beast.

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Especially with my ponytail flapping with the windows down! Yeeeehew!

[@051570orion]

Id suggest you keep an eye on the engine cradle that rhe engine and trans bolt too i have seen decent looking pt cruiser's and that cradle look like it spent time with the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean . Lol

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

That's definitely one of the major known issues with these cars, subframe rot is a REAL problem! Supposedly it's solid... we'll see soon enough!

[@arrowkart4j]

Austin, have you lost your mind?…. Kidding. You’ve been through the wringer this few past weeks with FB Market Place.👍

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

I definitely have, and having to make the trip TWICE to buy a car is something I've never been through before. But in the end, success! Just double the fuel bill ;) Now... where did I put my shovel, this whole isn't deep enough!

[@johnbean1994]

What happened to good things 4 good people? I have been away for a while dealing with pain management

[@charlie225]

I saw that Donut episode, so if u check my comment on ur last video u will see I told u not to bu this car. U r a nutcase but thats y we love u brother!😉

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

I'm here to make the Bad Decisions so YOU folks don't have to! ;) This one is definitely one of those... we'll see how it shakes out in the future

[@LamarSmith-t7c]

I got a PT cruiser with a small block Chevy in it 😁

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Ohhhh dooooo you? I'm actually a bit interested in something like that ;)

[@LamarSmith-t7c]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin I ain't quite ready to part with it yet 🤣

[@Onewheelordeal]

Folks would not believe how bad these drove back in the day. I swear with the ride/turning radius, they must've benchmarked it against a pickup truck

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

TECHNICALLY these things are actually classified as "Light Trucks" somehow which is... ya who knows. I've always HAATED these things

[@SweatyFatGuy]

I suppose if you're planning to built an Atom type car, or stuff it in an Omni, then its possibly fun.. I'm thinking an Atom style car with a supercharged 3800 is in my near future. Anyway... I am curious in what you're gonna do with it. High 14s are massively fast and powerful? The Neon guys were super cocky and thought they had the fastest junk on the planet 20 years ago when I was stationed in South Carolina. They cried and made excuses when completely stock 2.73 geared automatic LS1 F bodys gapped them with more than a full second in the 1/8th mile. Guy in my unit had one that he paid a lot of money to make a "Stage 2" and he ran his mouth about racing for money.. before he found out my LS1 ran mid 13s, the 70 GTO ran 12.60s, and the 79 Formula ran 11.40s. I had lots of fun driving around Charleston and the ricer kids thinking Fast and Furious was remotely factual... I saw lots of ricer flybys a couple miles down the road.

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

You aren't very far off with the Omni guess ;) For a 4cyl turbo these little 2.4s have quite a lot of potential, but honestly not building a drag car so some fast and quick and fun that makes turbo noises and is reliable is the goal. And gives modern sensor feedback so I'm not guessing and checking against 80s technology. The word "fast" these days has become interchangeable with "stupid" in a lot of things

[@SweatyFatGuy]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin true.. fast can get unsmart real quick. Sometimes I wonder if I am too old for this sort of thing.

[@raybrindos4514]

Assuming this is going in the GLH? Also, what happened to the AMC 325?

[@Brandon-bi2dn]

2.4 shelby charger by chance?

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Heyyyyyy someone's been paying attention! ;)

[@Brandon-bi2dn]

@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin I actually have a shelby charger that I been working on a very long term project that I'm putting the srt4 motor backed by the old school fwd a555 tranny

[@Brandon-bi2dn]

@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin also if you run the transmission from a dodge daytona or whatever...a520 a555 even an a568 you can retain the stock hubs from the charger and don't need to steal the hubs from the cruiser. Also if you do the old school fwd dodge tranny you wont need to worry about hydraulic clutch setup. Can use the clutch from a 80s turbo dodge and parts store axles and then do the standalone engine management

[@Brandon-bi2dn]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin I also have a shelby charger that's been a really long ongoing project that I'm doing the 2.4 srt4 motor with an a555 tranny

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

That’s how the clutch went out the stock clutch can not handle that much boost that is 100 percent how it went out to much power

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

I agree with you. A combination of miles, power, and bad driving.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy, PT Cruiser PROJECT Time COOP ...

[@thagerdorn2009]

The Neon wasn't that bad of a car, it was the media blowing things out of proportion like they always do. I had a 95 or a 97 Neon coupe with a stick and i loved that car. The SRT4 neon was a nasty car and so much fun to drive. My dad almost bought one off the showroom floor in 04/05 at Spitzer Dodge. It was burnt orange and beautiful. For people who don't know, they had Viper seats in them. Trying to find a clean unmolested SRT4 neon is near impossible. Now the PT was a cool car, my mom had a NA manual one. It was fun. BUT working on them is a pain in the dick to put it lightly

[@melissahedgecoth9643]

Omg a pt cruiser you are crazy

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

There's a method behind my madness I promise!

[@cloes_Grandpa]

Another vehicle not built for a above average guy.

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

One of the major benefits of being 5'7 I can drive absolutely anything. Though I will say the space in this thing even for a guy 6 foot plus isn't terrible! Just... don't try to work on anything under the hood!

[@bluesman7475]

Austin, PT does not stand for Pontiac Touring!! Can you put that Pontiac 350 in it? Bitterly disappointed. I was waiting to see you pick up a 70 to 73 Firebird.

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

There WILL be a classic Firebird in my stable at some point but not just yet, I didn't even really want to buy THIS one but timing forced my hand. However... there COULD be ideas brewing ;)

[@bluesman7475]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin look forward to it!

[@eirik_halvorsen]

Ah, you got the car after all! But still, just giving you the silent treatment is not how it’s supposed to be! No matter young or “old”. Actually from the day one I have always liked PT Cruisers - I can’t help it 😂

[@gatorred157]

i had a ford it was work a sick thing red ford from Hell f150 1997 it was cut in 2 before I got it & the box rusted out the guy fixed it said i want to see title I tend to own stuff the title had no backing it was cut in two & fixed the frame was made so it fixable! ok a PT Cruiser came in his father in laws he said take the part off it it was not fun! if was a legal welder i fixed my truck instead i had his little kid removed the bolts for a sand-witch & drink i got him! littler hands! i traded ford for dodge suv & it 10 years old from bought time!

[@spankyham9607]

Well this was the last thing I ever expected you to get. But the drivetrain swap redeems yourself

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Lol yaaaaa I think this car is so unknown it's completely off my radar of possible Bad Decisions :) But this COULD be awesome! It's just gonna take a whole lot of work!

[@JohnLittlepage]

Church of bad decisions bites again

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

100% There's a reason I stand at the front!

[@DavidNelson-bv8em]

My Stepbrother Has A PT Cruser, Not The Best Car, But I Like It.

[@davidgough1161]

Like you said, horrible car! I can't wait to see what this is going to become!

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

I've hated these things since they came out but they CAN have a good purpose in life!

[@Scottschenkelracing]

These things aren’t gonna be worth crap

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Maybe maybe not but I'm not taking the chance either way. I scored mine while I could.

[@vettegreaser6590]

I don’t give a rats ass of it was 24kt gold, hate that car

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Lol I have pretty much shared that opinion myself since it came out

[@moparmuscledude87]

You know what you really need? To buy my 91 Spirit R/T lol NW Ohio 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@1958Studebaker]

These cars are not hard to work on. Lol

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

What are used to working on? They are terrible! There's no room to access anything at all.

[@1958Studebaker]

@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin I own two, one NA and one turbo lite. Just did a timing belt and it wasn't any worse than any other fwd. I've seen a few swaps in older cars that came with the 2.2l and 2.5l. I think a k car wagon swap would be a fun sleeper.

[@DavidNelson-bv8em]

That's True

[@dirtydeanis4428]

Biggest pile of crap ever put on the road, turbo or not

[@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin]

Ahhhh just you wait! Just you wait!

[@dirtydeanis4428]

I will be watching and waiting….👍

[@eddiecarpenter8440]

Find a 400 Pontiac block

[@andrewstoffel1170]

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