Finishing Up the 1970 Camaro RS/SS Tribute Build and Hitting the Streets - MuscleCar S6, E14

On this episode of MuscleCar, Rick and Tommy take Limelight out for a spin and visit one of the biggest classic car shows in the country. Rick shows some of the biggest mistakes painters make on their own rides.
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OEM recycled and new aftermarket parts

[@NotOnYourLife]

At :50 seconds in, the corners on the hood stripe need a lot of work. The car itself is fabulous, a real blast from my childhood.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Once you clear basecoat there’s no “fixing” black to lime green contrasting mistakes

[@jaredmayer3960]

You’d never notice at 80 MPH

[@NotOnYourLife]

If you look at the Mecum Auction pics of the car, someone did fix it.

[@NotOnYourLife]

@@jeffallen3382 I doubt it left RTM looking like that, but sometimes production requirements show a finished product that isn't. Shame on the production crew for letting that shot get into the episode.

[@TheBeardedMiracle]

Seen that a few episodes back when they did them. Thought they'd tidy it up. Apparently they didn't. Roof lining looks shit too

[@robertwest3093]

Can't get much better looking than a split bumper Camaro.

[@tedjones-ho2zk]

Next project should be Tom's car. We would all like to see that project.

[@jamesaustin4044]

Exhaust sounds like it's gonna sling a rod out the side. No wonder it was usually the first mod.

[@southernstyle8835]

Sounds like it has a rod knock

[@PowerSportsGarage]

I agree, I am not a fan of sleeving cylinders anyway. But it definitely sounds like something is knocking. I wouldnt trust that engine to last.

[@superduty4556]

@@bigboreracing356 calm down, snowflake.

[@4rcowboy]

@@PowerSportsGarage they used the old single muffler factory set up, they all sound that way.

[@raylaux8295]

@@bigboreracing356 Ok, Snowflake Fan Boy

[@spencerm8340]

STREET RACER bro gtfo were sharing our opinions not stealing ur girl 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ bye BITCH

[@richardbambenek2601]

I had a 68 396/375 Camaro, Tripoli turquoise white hounds tooth interior Muncie 4 speed 3.73 rear end.To that I added a cowl induction hood tarantula intake manifold, competition cam, Hooker headers Keystone mags, wide tires all around and a competition clutch. It was a kick to drive. I wish I still had it.

[@gordocarbo]

That is the most incredible color Ive ever seen. In the sun its indescribable.

[@PsychoSainten]

Hopping in my 76 camaro now! Classic for life!

[@OldManFrank]

*I have a 1976 too.*

[@otsenres1636]

73 over here!

[@shadvan9494]

M first car was a 1976 camaro, 350 4 speed. F41 suspension. Red with black interior. I had the old Ansen D slot mag wheels on it. The original engine was pretty tired when I got it. Rebuilt it my self in auto shop. Made around 350 Hp when I was done. Sold it when I joined the USAF. Have regretted selling it ever since. I last saw it about 10 years ago, it was rusted and clapped out, and the current owner had made it in to a bumblebee clone. My current ride is a 1971 SS 396 4 speed.

[@johnhancock5554]

That Camaro is straight butter! Must see more restores like that! 🇺🇸 👍👍 🏁 🇺🇸

[@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN]

“Sometimes the old stuff is Cool” -Old Man

[@DurpandDurp]

Orozconleche as he said that I’m looking at those sunglasses laughing

[@acewilliams7917]

When he said that i'm like, really? Cheap ass shit now days. The old stuff is the best stuff.

[@genxmurse7019]

What a beauty that Camaro is!

[@fusionsportdaily1650]

Not a fan of GM, but; Tommy, why don't you do an episode restoring your Impala. That would be dope!

[@tomnekuda3818]

That is really a sweet build!

[@twwtjohns]

That's a sweet ride!

[@mrwendellwrench163]

My first car was a 63 Impala same color 283 power glide. Loved that car.

[@Woodyj1983]

Sorry but the stripes are trashed, gotta fix that before a close up

[@bilbobaggins4710]

???

[@coop4274]

The Executioner look at the bleed threw on the corners. Looks like shit.

[@psygn0sis]

0:50 Holy sheet! He's right.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@@jeffallen3382 yeah what the FUCK did they do???

[@MrLokojorge]

Hahaha, I had to do a double take but I noticed that too right away... after that, I started to see a lot of other flaws. I don't know about you guys but I am disappointed now, as much budget as they have and as many viewers you would think this would not happen!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Back in the 90s , I bought every new Oakley that came out 😍

[@dennisschell5543]

A blast to drive I'm sure!!! 😎

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

I remember watching project lime light on muscle car in like 2011, I miss this show 😢

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

Honestly, right now I Personally thought these guys knocked it out of the park nice job !!! as far as people saying it got a "Rod Knock" but did they not build this engine to spec? I thought these 396's had a solid lifter cam in them? but I don't know if they used a solid lifter cam or not I would have assumed if they were building it to spec. I see what everyone was saying about the stripes "Yikes"!!!! lol but hey let's be honest unfortunately when these guys are on TV they are under a stupid time crunch to get stuff done which really sucks im sure deep down these guys are not 100% pleased themselves over that outcome.

[@brettkoeshall2325]

They totally rock the car guy work.

[@theoldguywalking5075]

Beautiful car guys, I just wish you had installed some headers and good exhaust. Makes me wanna put a BBC and a 4spd back in my 81 Camaro.

[@mattperkins7038]

Lol nice masking job at 51 seconds

[@jerlaine1638]

Maybe show us how to fix the dent proper instead of just saying “don’t do it this way”

[@jessphiliprodriquez7381]

The Plymouth Rallye wheels are sharp!

[@PatHaskell]

Does that headliner need some work?

[@countryprepper4719]

The sun will take care of that 😉... LMAO 😂

[@genxmurse7019]

@@jeffallen3382 Wow saw that, too! If that were my project, I would have had a pro do that. I don't care how much it would have set me back; you cannot skimp on the finish with a car like that.

[@94Whiskey]

Classic beauty....sexy lines....beast of an engine....and a manual transmission!!!

[@johngialanellajr8650]

He is so right, there is nothing like a BB in a Camaro. Sorry Z-28 guys. I used to own a numbers matching 1970 SS 396 L-78with headers., 4 speed Muncie M-21 and optional 4:10 12 bolt Posi. My present Camaro is the other BB in 1970. SS 396 (402) L-34. with Headers. Both Camaros are numbers matching.

[@gordocarbo]

Agree...add any 280 cam headers dis curve to a 396 and you were walking away from most anything Had some LT1s and theres no commparison between the 2. One drive and youll forget about little engines Sure miss them.

[@pdinardo9472]

I will be coming with cash in hand,to buy this car off you guys. I had a 76 Pontiac formula. I still have it. And I want yours now. Whenever you are ready to sell it!

[@Chuffin_ell]

I think you should have made an exception for tube headers. Other than that, it’s awesone

[@razzymarcus8044]

Nice green thing

[@starrguitarworks]

Holy crap. Those tape lines on the SS stripes look like Stevie Wonder laid them out. I can only assume that there’s other glaring flaws we haven’t seen. Kind of a disappointment.

[@roknroy1]

stevie wonder is not blind, he was caught saying"don't let me see this on tv"

[@leoh6515]

13:45 bruh he tattooed it lol 😂

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

cool did the pnsearch

[@KwyattCreations]

1:04 those Sunglasses are Fast and Furious

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I had those in 1990s

[@kevins4426]

those burnouts and donuts are fun

[@PhaQ2]

I appreciate this old girl's growl. She's a sweet ride.

[@countryprepper4719]

All these people on here complaining about the quality of work on this. Not bad for 2 handy Hank amateurs. 👍👍

[@johnmilner7603]

So accurate that you forgot the adjustable head rests on the front seats. All 70’s came with them and it was a 1 yr only seat. And the Z28 was the only Camaro in 70 to get the factory stripes. Missing the front seat belts and that headliner install is terrible.

[@barnabyjones5161]

Not to mention that nasty rod knock...

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Boy I sure miss flat-spotted bias ply tires before they warm up !

[@tallcamaroguy]

Look up the description of the Tennessee plate on this car, it is for commercial vehicle doing government business

[@richs7362]

Like I commented on the episode #1 The L78 396 / 375 had 4 bolt mains. This one has 2 bolt mains. Different block.

[@Trev0r98]

You can see that the headlights are kind of crooked. The middle horizontal seam that cuts across the lenses are at a slight diagonal off level. Very minor, nitpicky kinda thing, but it's noticeable.

[@brandonneely9982]

12:37 check out the red head in the green tank top. WOW!!!Are those real!🤩🤩🤩🥵😱

[@StevesDIYProjects7]

like that impala :) i have a 64 skylark :) but its a street car not a show car :)

[@jeremyhaisma5622]

0:52 pause it. the race stripe..... seriously!?

[@markalan1two]

i think that was the episode Stevie Wonder guest stared to help with masking, rough as guts

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@markalan1twoI don't wanna brag but I used to do a little better than that , by the time I was about 7 and building glue together models.

[@Revy9211]

sounds like its about to need another sleeved bore

[@bradholladay5990]

Nice Camaro I would put a small block

[@bobsilver3983]

The best way to put in a headliner is to use alligator clips on a hot day...and let it sit for a week or longer...then on a hot day STRETCH it AGAIN, and if time allows...let it set again, then stretch it more. I have done 4 headliners...I am no expert but the last on I did in a 1968 Cutlass turned out professional. The key with them is patience. Do not do them on a cool day...get the car outside, do it in hot weather, you will sweat your ass off...but your headliner will be tight. The bow loops must be trimmed on both side in the spots to make the curve down to prevent wrinkles. Headliners suck to do, but professional shops charge pretty good money to put em in.

[@gerardomendoza9688]

14:20 wow a 88' Lincoln Town Car was mi first car and I still 👍 got it too and I drove that Town Car to highschool, and friends from highschool still ask about it too LoL, I wana get it running again 👍 😎 I just parked it because of a electrical issue plus it needs alot of paint and body work but that's the least, what counts is that I wana get it back running and driving again 😎

[@stevereinhart4067]

No 1

[@mitchstreetman9935]

by 5 seconds. lol

[@jdsstegman]

Rick, did the hood stripe tape bleed on you? Seen in the close up that the edges are not very good. Any way you could cover this issue and explain the best way to get a good result and avoid bleeding?

[@ymehair]

I would of done black interior and headliner. Would of made it look great.

[@weswright3187]

Isn’t there some panel beating that needs to happen with that hood? What happened to the big raised ring around the ding?

[@NVzla]

Was the nova faster with the 350 and 4 spd?

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Did you say Poly-Glas (2:12) that's by Goodyear, these are Firestone Wide-Ovals !

[@erickort1987]

the COPO style spoiler option wasnt available til after april of 1970

[@jmswyo]

Why'd they leave off the head rests?

[@jaredmayer3960]

It needs a rock crusher...still super tight though

[@ineffable1129]

Scaring some hybrids, until they run into the first modern V6 Camaro which is about as quick but sublime drama wise.

[@xishootstuffx]

Love the car, but hate the shoddy stripe work and it sounds awful.

[@izzynutz2000]

I know you had said in your last episode that you were looking for a stock G M 396 chrome air cleaner top and if I'm not mistaken, it's either the 15in or the 17in? I'm not sure if those sizes are correct but I know it was a stock big block block air cleaner for a truck that all they did at GM was chrome it. Back in the day somebody had stolen mine.. You could not buy another one from the parts counter at GM or your local dealership but you could buy the sticker (back in those days you didn't have reproduction parts accessible as they are today) and when I went to go order another one they asked me what size it was and if I'm not mistaken they said it was 17 in in diameter when I got it it was black and I had to send it out to be chromed but for all intents and purposes it was a stock big block air cleaner top for a truck... Maybe that will help..

[@frankallenjr7251]

Seats need the Head rests

[@sucapizda]

Something seriously wrong with how it sounds. Its like a exhaust from a 285 on a big block. Sounds funny.

[@b.healey1982]

Gotta get Tommy driving.

[@GasCapECBOK]

When did this episode originally air?

[@psygn0sis]

16:01 MMXI =2011

[@felixthecat1672]

Those sun glasses.. HA!

[@georgestemple3310]

Other then the car not sounding to good excellent job my favorite year

[@randyjones7818]

The 70 z.28 was a very fast car and a 350 lt1motor and bout 300 pounds less...r

[@gutz1981]

Your editor needs to know how to use deinterlace.

[@davidb0126a]

Hey Tommy! What exactly were you looking for at 12:36? ;D

[@K-Effect]

When was this episode recorded? 2005?

[@markr5132]

Couldn't you guys figure out the the screws and screw clips behind the black grille were black oxide not silver. Shoot some silver on the oversprayed gas tank. get a heat gun to the wrinkled up back upper corners of the back seat and put in new headliner. FYI green pee's the 375 hp rating was just for the insurance guys, this is the same engine only .30 over = 402 CID which is properly rated at 425hp 1965 Vette's 396 option. I had a Copper Bronze white vinyl top with green cloth factory custom interior RS/SS 350hp 396 4sp with every option except PW A/C defrost, spoiler, tilt etc... back in the day. These have NO weight on the rear tires and mine was warmed up a bit and wold spin the tires up to 90mph no bs, just don't think your going to win many drag races while this is going on, as my brothers 300hp 327 67 vette walked away from my while I was spinning away impressing myself keeping the car spinning!

[@abdallahdaali3683]

I love USA and My dream is to live there and work .

[@bilbobaggins4710]

I don't recommend it...We have lots of problems politically and socially...Many say a civil war may be imminent

[@bilbobaggins4710]

@Pop's Random Fun Channel well considering that mexico had 33,000 murders last year, double that of the USA despite having 10X the population we still look good but I was referring to the political divide...It's huge ..The left has gone full communist

[@psygn0sis]

Oh look "STREET RACER" is back with his famous and childish "STFU" at the end of every comment.

[@abdallahdaali3683]

@@bilbobaggins4710 I am from Morocco and not from Mexico

[@abdallahdaali3683]

@@bigboreracing356 I am from Morocco and not from Mexico

[@nbowling10trio]

340 duster has power to weight almost identical to an Altima 3.5 V6. CVT has the advantage I guess since the Altima few tenths faster zero to sixty 5.9 vs 6.2 & 14.1 vs 14.5. Actually the dusters numbers match the heavier Maxima. My uncle had a 340 duster. Back then it was faster than most cars it came across on the street. It would hook and go when the more powerful cars spun due to the heavier power plant up front and heavy body weight. All my family members claim it says the fastest car they'd ever rode in. Maybe some of the engines ran better than advertised?

[@93LT1RamAir]

Why is the video interlaced in the year 2019????

[@chazsmith6846]

Lmao

[@HopsAndLead]

Interlacing looks like hell

[@mustangmike4078]

Made my comment before reading the others, apparently virtually everyone else thinks the exhaust sounds terrible as well. Not trying to rag on the car though, just making an observation.

[@car-man]

I run the car maintenance KZbin channel in Korea. I'm always learning such a great ideas on your channel. I hope we have a chance to be together. Thank you.

[@williswhatchutalkinbout4367]

Getting really annoyed seeing your comment over and over....

[@oldschool9447]

A 6 speed would have been trick & a smoother driver

[@v8sserieschevy917]

Where is the grille?

[@sdime9858]

I used to have a Pinto that was almost the same color

[@thruitallauto2538]

Hate those little spoilers on the back.

[@barnabyjones5161]

Is that a knock?

[@mikeaguilar5764]

She's real fine my foooouuuurrrrrr ooooooohhhhhhhh niiiiinnnnneeeeee!

[@johndrummond88]

might of spend a another moment on the headliner, looks like they left it unkempt

[@user-ut5qc5by6s]

where is ur seat bult guys?

[@turboboy0]

I have always hated the sound of that factory exhaust.

[@gradycanty6432]

These have to be from like 10 years ago

[@jeffspeer9130]

My dad was going to buy me that exact car back in highschool and I would pay him back. Got to the car lot got the keys and he said I could drive big mistake on my part. Got to a long straight road I asked him I could open it up he said yes and the back wheels were going side by side and burning rubber. He said let's go back to the lot . Got back he took the keys back to the salesman and told him no. I asked him why he said you will kill yourself with that car. Story over I will never forget that car

[@h2oskiaddict]

Those hood strips look like a blind man taped them off.

[@superkillr]

Shoulda took that thing to a dyno.

[@v.e.7236]

Wait! You "show" how to do body filler the wrong way and only mention how to do it correctly? WTF?

[@memphisreigns1498]

Right at 50 seconds I noticed when they did the close up of the Camaro emblem the botched job they did on those racing stripes they didn't take the time to do their Corners properly with tape and that's why you have that overlay coming out and around the corners are all thicker then the street lights it looks really bad you would have been better off putting actual stickers down and then clear coating it even if you put the stickers down on the car after its clear-coated and then put another layer of clear coat or two but I can't believe how bad that looks so much time went into this car I'd be redoing those it would drive me nuts

[@S.D.P.]

Do you pay extra for punctuation?

[@odibaracatibaro1255]

This engine sound like a coffee pod

[@bigmarkdarula]

Duster or dumpster ?

[@williamcantalamessa5231]

Tail pipes don't look so good. To low and long

[@karlsmith2570]

William Cantalamessa which is exactly how they were stock

[@nickking1510]

Karl Smith exactly I worked at a gm dealer at same time period the pipes are like Oem

[@richardturk7162]

I wonder if Tommy ever washed his hair?

[@deadshot4245]

I have a 70 I drive everyday

[@blakeraustad7674]

Ok?

[@spencerm8340]

its sounds like it threw a rod

[@larryw5429]

Wonder what was wrong when it didn't want to start on the last episode! They never told us the real reason it was back firing no matter what they did!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Timing was the issue