Forgotten Barn Find Camaro First Start In 21 Years - Vice Grip Garage EP29

I bought a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro sight unseen. Once again it's way up north by the Canadian border. It's been sitting in a barn for 21 years and appears to be in decent overall condition thanks to sitting in a relatively dry environment. I do eventually get it started after some fixin on it. And of course, I have to take it on a test drive.
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[@ViceGripGarage]

The 79' Camaro is back SOON! Part 2 coming shortly - if you're not subscribed be sure to do that now and ring the bell for notifications!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Well this seems like a great idea!

[@ViceGripGarage]

I agree! 😎

[@Daveunruh]

383 and a crash-box conversion!

[@OGsirfluffybottom]

I actually just picked up a 79 camaro for myself recently. So of course i had to come back and watch the video of you getting yours

[@nickstewart3725]

Can't wait!...that's one clean project!

[@georgewcamp]

Anyone else see the arcing behind the distributor in the beginning? Wondering if a Guy found it, have to watch and see :-)

[@BigWilleyMusicandFun]

yup

[@ShainAndrews]

Heard it, then went lookin for it.

[@tylerswan7410]

yeah I saw that too. Maybe a gash in a spark plug wire. A little electrical fire never hurt nobody.

[@tuckercorbett6144]

George Camp see it

[@joeyperry705]

I saw it right away

[@jessefuller2012]

Omg I think we all just wanted to reach right through the screen and tell ya where the arking was coming from 😬

[@tedprice7993]

I thought the same thing.

[@obenwahkenobib8899]

A guy will tell ya it’s at 26:10

[@debbyducky.]

I was doing the same

[@darianistead2239]

Yeah, was watching the lightning occuring and it was like a horror movie "turn around"

[@gabrielvieira6529]

haha ye

[@corydriver7634]

Love coming back to your older videos every now and then. Classic stuff.

[@dunsborough4921]

He was so slim back then.

[@marioobermaier6911]

@@dunsborough4921 and more Cars did die, now the Survival Rate is way Higher :D

[@2m0xfm]

Don’t mean to bring anyone down,I lost my mother to covid last week, so I’m on compassionate leave,found your channel Derick, made me smile and chuckle when I really needed it most, thanks for all your Videos sir 👍

[@willmcnair4595]

Heads up

[@xprettylightsx]

May God Bless you and your family. I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to our nation.

[@Sockcrust]

your humor is literally the best i have seen on KZbin.

[@ViceGripGarage]

wow, THANK YOU!

[@JRWahrhaftig]

@@ViceGripGarage It's true -- other than professional comedians on their youtube channels -- you are the funniest youtuber that I've ever heard. It does help to be a gearhead to get the comedy as my wife doesn't understand why I'm laughing many times at the dead pan delivered hilarious comments. Thanks for the great videos and all the laughs Mr, Vice Grip Garage!

[@jimmymayer9395]

love your easy going attitude sometimes I split my sides laughing, I wonder if you know how funny you are sometimes I thing your channel is he greatest. As well you are very smart in all you do.thanks for making these videos

[@AntonyThorburn]

amazing

[@fanboyzone]

Nooo it’s nelk but this guy is a gem

[@thatbaldnurse]

As hilarious as a Guy is, I'm honestly learning so much from him about basic car mechanics. This dude needs his own PBS car repair show!

[@CannaCJ]

This is the best pitch I've ever heard regarding VGG.

[@SKA343]

Screw pbs

[@thetjdman]

KZbin probably pays more anyway

[@m00seknucklejohnson45]

I agree

[@TheOnefalcon07]

Nah youtube is better than pbs

[@doncalderalo5278]

"Is it gonna work?......Probably not." Always cracks me up.

[@RodneyFreeman]

I've been binge-watching for two days. A guys found the best channel on the interweb!

[@CougarDude69]

Me Too!

[@docwobbles]

Four days binging here!

[@joelalexander5338]

This is probably the best “car guy’s” channel in the world. Honest “engine!”

[@mericafreedomland3583]

Facts!

[@darkdelta]

👍👍👍

[@jeepinmark]

The real deal!

[@somebodywatchin]

😀 too funny!

[@SuperSnipehunter]

I love your channel brother. My only complaint is this: in 2014 I lost a really good friend to a freak accident. He was in the hurry to change his oil on his mustang and just used a floor jack, like the one you used. It failed on him while he was under the car and he basically died a pretty slow death as the car crushed the life out of him. His son found him about 15 minutes too late. Be safe bro. It's not worth it. Jack stands save lives.

[@rpgcrab3299]

My grandad used to work on old Lincolns and Oldsmobiles and Buicks out in his carport. I was little, so watching him study and scrape on spark plugs and spray random chemicals down the carburetor was wizardry to me. Thanks to Derek, I can now tap into the Old Ways. Thanks man, you're a talented teacher.

[@mr.riceguy8285]

"I think I'm in his bushes, OH SH!t" Love this channel. I'm curious what he sold this car for? Seeing Derek work on stuff has lit a fire in me to get out there and work on my own junk. Seems a lot more fun with the right attitude.

[@toddjensen692]

I totally agree.

[@aijeMnairdA]

Is this the first time he’s cussed on this channel?

[@walter2990]

Sometimes, even a cool dude realizes that he's about to run over another fellers shrubbery, and might let a naughty word slip out. Rare, very, very rare event!

[@y2ksierra]

@@aijeMnairdA first one I’ve heard and I’ve spent hours here 😂

[@sccarguy8242]

“I don’t like shiny stuff, it scares me”.... classic lol

[@christopherbonanno1120]

Chrome don’t get you home

[@randallamps]

That's too bad son.

[@gingerwright7736]

I rolled!! A guy cracks me up!!

[@paliacho9]

It's like roadkill... just better and more relevant.

[@peytongoad5936]

And free

[@rogermarshall8991]

Some folks, just never learn. 1st tool out the box would be a trailer. Nothing fancy but makes a roller out of Purdy much anything. A feller shouldn't pay full price for a half way home rig. Oh well at least it's a bow-tie product,. If that means much.. Only Fomoco & MOPAR Parts don't fit the first time. Real well anyway. Good luck with your new found migraine.

[@GregHuston]

yeah and no endless supply of free parts!

[@doarianwebb8189]

still have never watched road kill

[@captainredneck0683]

I don't do Roadkill anymore. It's good entertainment when it's free. I'm not paying for that shit though. I like this channel way better!

[@alexmoreno8333]

14:01, mouse notices it’s home has moved and comes running back towards it. 😂

[@muddskipper]

That's amazing. Good catch.

[@richarddavies5674]

I can't see it. Where should I be looking

[@jamessimonson4705]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I think I heard you swear for the first time 😂 39:40 when you almost took her into the toolies.

[@sidewaysthroughthekitchend3075]

I cant believe it! i owned that car back in the eighties! THAT CAR. To funny, was a nice ride back in the day. the paint is not original, it was repainted after an accident i got into. im a car guy and you just know your previous cars, and geographically the location makes completes sense. hope you put back in shape, the stories i have with her are priceless LOL!

[@jessepitt]

I’m surprised he didn’t respond to you, I would think he would be interested in the story.

[@ewanmcmaster1706]

jessepitt yeah same here

[@danbartolini27]

Cause a guy may have done a car fax on it and knows the other guy might be lyi.... Um mistaken

[@ViceGripGarage]

@sideways through the kitchen door. Please email me at [e-mail]. I'd like some history, so I can unload this car factually.

[@sidewaysthroughthekitchend3075]

sent you your email, its in my name not my channel name.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nicest drive shed I've sever seen!

[@yatesuser86]

Thats what I came here to say

[@davidfox5827]

That building is wood!!! It's perfectly radiused and looks like it's mae from scrap pieces!! That building is crrrazy....firreal...

[@rogerfuller7876]

Just so everyone knows I pass by it all the time. It’s a great building. He’s friends with my uncle!

[@alwaysopen7970]

Nice wood barn.

[@liamfoley4452]

Guys has got some absolutely BEAUTIFUL machines

[@ottf24]

feller just realized that derrick was a few cold snacks lighter back in the day 🤣

[@greggilbertson3313]

Boy! A guy sure has a mighty fine barn! And I ain't kidding ya!

[@xDuncan03x]

a guy comes home one day and watches 3 videos and goes to work the next day and asks his boss to hand him the digical reader. Then a guy comes home unexpectedly to fill out applications

[@scottyas209]

A guy could probably get unemploymenent for that.

[@KristaMae]

Ah I got it wrong. Called it digimal. Still have my job; will try digical reader next time.

[@multibucker]

"It's got all the seats... this is a 'Goin' to Town' rig!" LMFAOx2!!

[@stephenwilliams4746]

Low Key, My dude is a Genius In the Mechanics! Lol 😆

[@broughswenson651]

One of the things that I absolutely love about your channel is the lack of cussin'. Mind you I'm no prude, I've been known to let out a sting of profanity that is still hanging over lake Erie, but I really appreciate your frustration coping. However, when you took the maro for its first test drive and veered off into the bushes, and let out and 'oh shit', I knew two things. One, that the situation was instantly real, and two, that I was laughing my ass off at the first time I had ever heard any kind of swear word out of your mouth. Keep on keepin' on! You sir, are the best auto mechanic channel on KZbin.

[@randallgrenier3582]

Absolutely hilarious, this guy could do stand up. Had me laughing the whole video

[@ViceGripGarage]

appreciate that!

[@jameseastwood4984]

He could indeed, but he's even better doing the humour WITH the car content. Marvelous! Keep it up.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

@@ViceGripGarage I just started watching a week ago you’re wicked funny love the channel

[@coffee8814]

i mean, what else does a guy neeed but first gear in an automatic LOL

[@derrickgordon1164]

Is that Cutlass behind that Camaro for sale ???

[@daviddrivez9978]

Is it just me or is this guy like a younger Red Green Great videos man!

[@jack002tuber]

Son of Red Green

[@joeygreenhaw8503]

Have to agree!

[@alternateimpact81]

If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy

[@4N5W3R5]

Keep your stick on the ice!

[@rogersmith9506]

I agree!!

[@Hypo327]

Really entertaining, because you feel like you're right there doing it with him, and every remark he makes are ones you've made yourself...lol!

[@Dorngrunder]

Haha all the nick names. Heard a new one in this. Steering wheel = direction selector 😂. Absolutely love this channel, Derek. Makes me laugh every time.

[@scrapinpennies4365]

"She comes right up on a guy" 😂😂😂

[@ViceGripGarage]

surprised a feller a little

[@sammyb.9344]

Do you still have it

[@davesrvchannel4717]

check the vacuum to the transmission. Any time they won't come out of first gear, always check vacuum.

[@kevintucker3354]

And the cheap little accumulator it’s hooked to.

[@carolinabeacher1558]

and if its not that, its the governor in the transmission, easy fix. just a little round cover on the side, pop it out pull the governor and see if the shaft moves when you push the weights. if not, replace springs.

[@michaelcuff5780]

Dave's RV Channel yea i thought that too. But after a while they made that electronic too.

[@Balto1357]

that and the modgulator valve, adjust the timing a little, i personally wanna see if he can get the AC to actually work XD very hard to find a camaro with working ac like that

[@Balto1357]

another thing, with the gas in the back under the trunk, i found that to be a luxury at the gas pumps getting the choice to either side of the pump is pretty convenient

[@chrisackerley1842]

"I don't like shiny stuff, it scares me" [@ 2:44]. A good philosophy to live by!

[@pauleedeehimself8489]

A guy sometimes sound like Bob Ross... Soothing level 9000

[@GUNKOfficial]

We can't wait to see this video!!!! Everyone on the team is SOOOO excited!

[@wihamaki]

Just subscribed to the Gunk site as well. Hope that helps a feller.

[@jamieforrester7108]

I hope you keep hooking a Guy up. Those wipes looked like they worked well.

[@perotekku]

Sponsor this man!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Appreciate ya'll watching!

[@GUNKOfficial]

@@wihamaki Thanks for the subscription!

[@1980bwc]

You should've poured some of that there sea foam in the transmission. You don't even have to pour it in. That stuff is so good that you can just pop the hood and chuck the bottle somewhere in the vicinity of the dipstick, and that thing will shift like a new one. Lol

[@PFW1999PKT]

Love that I can see the ignition sparking in the video! LOL

[@jamesholtman4912]

Feller, you have found a gold mine there! 53ish Chev BelAir 2dr!!!!! 52 Ford!! WOW true barn finds.

[@777FreakyD]

A guy just found your vidyas and I'll be dipped... found new favorite KZbins show. Fella had to subscribe to such facktree quality.

[@mikeromeo8905]

A guy just can't help it...These videos R like potatoes chips, and I'm Rosie O'Donnell, and just can't stop eating ...

[@wheellan]

He's 100% a Dad and you can TELL. Love it.

[@lonewolfnightsterryder5955]

Great channel. Just stumbled on your channel while flipping through out of boredom. I happen to be gonads deep in a 78 z28 "rebuild" and this and the 79 dodge pick up you did, are making my day. The wife and the money suckers are gone for the night so I get the tube to myself for your quality infotainment. Thanks for the good work and hope to see much more. You are truly a mechanic after my own heart. Part mechanic part MacGyver, part, adventurer and part give it to Jesus er. Keep the air sucking and the fuel flowing and the lightning flashing. God bless and great channel.

[@timothyskover3431]

I jsut love how you always do the right thing. I also love the way you KNOW how to McGyer things together and they work!!!

[@jonh.5630]

“Nailed it ohh sure didn’t” haha love your humor😂

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watching Jon

[@grantstockland2499]

I love your lingo for things, like direction selector and air maker 😂

[@floodx4947]

The first few minutes, it was funny, the next few minutes, it started to get annoying ... and I cant tell you about the last half hour, because it got on my nerves so much I just stopped watching.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for trying Shannon, I'm not for everyone

[@ViceGripGarage]

Glad you enjoy Grant! Thanks for watching

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Open short at the firewall just to the drinker side from the hei cap. OBTW this message is from the future, the Duster is radical, wish I could afford to buy a hat or sumpin so I could win on Dec 5th in 2023. ^5 great content even still. Digging the old vids. TY for being my favorite channel.

[@v4yt126]

Found the channel after cleetus and now hooked in these times decent honest to goodness people are what we all need.

[@Travis7109]

At about 27:00 when he says he “hears arching” look to the left of the distributor when he tries to start it. You can see it.

[@whataguy7032]

Yeah, passenger side at the firewall, open spark.

[@geoffws6]

@@whataguy7032 perfectly legit. Let it ride...lol

[@mannye]

Extra illumination. Safety feature.

[@matteponken1]

Thats factory

[@ViceGripGarage]

strong coil, I could hear it ha ha

[@nickaleo7]

The ol’ direction selector (steering wheel) LOL!!! HAHA

[@ViceGripGarage]

😎😎

[@rockymountainsunshinepodca4309]

I’m glad that I’m not the only one who drops wrenches while working on cars. 😃

[@ChildofYHVH]

Oh wow. That shop is made entirely of wood. Totally amazed!!!

[@mybugmy64bug31]

dang! a guy's gotta wait another 27 hours, Friday is gonna drag by now- but glad i got this to look forward to

[@IRideBarney]

4:25 This had me on the floor, I wasn't expecting it. :)

[@mikehunt8375]

That guy there gets some money! Beautiful cars, tons of sleds, must be a big ole farm. A feller likes!

[@connerluland3131]

Iv absolutely fallen in love with this guys videos

[@neiltimpany532]

a guy just found this channel and watched too many videos. so thats the perfect amount !

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

I'm not a paper salesman, but a typical sheet of paper is 8.5"x11". This is the absolute best channel on KZbin. I'm always asking people if they watch it, and if not, I tell them they should. Lol

[@slabbadanks5829]

I feel like a casual conversation with a guy results in approximately 36 subtle insults a minute. Just my type of banter

[@THECREATOR1099]

When he pulled it out of the corner of the bard I could feel my slipped disk just watching him 😂

[@TimmyP1955]

Tiger Paws were heavily advertised back in the 70s. It didn't die, you killed it.

[@robertcastleberry5108]

70s 80s and 90s

[@GarageTimeTV]

"It says its got science in it" Good enough for me!

[@mikeromeo8905]

I was lmao...

[@netaen]

In 1978 I and a friend of mine rented a blue Camaro for two weeks in Philadelphia. Those were the days.

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

I sure do miss my 79 z28 clone, but it had a 468cid with th400... And my 72 SS, a real one, 350cid & m21 4 speed...not numbers matching... Unfortunately, I was a heroine addict and EVERYTHING was sold and planned for dope...! Now I'm 64+ months sober and life is great...!!! I still really miss those camaro's though...! DON'T DO DRUGS...!!! Anyway, thanks again and keep up your awesomeness...!

[@GrimReaper4383]

It's like I'm watching an episode of The Red Green Show.

[@fieldinglover]

needs more duct tape !

[@daviddevries65]

Yes. Just like Red Green. Funny stuff , yet informative.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

But does Red Green offer precise, digitalised statistics for everything?

[@alisteraldridge]

Im Mexican but lived in Canada 2003 2006 and loved that show, by the way am I the only one that saw the BIG spark arch jumping on the fire wall behind the distributor when the engine is running?, hehe.

[@applefordguy76]

I started watching him yesterday and was thinking the same thing!! Maybe a long lost brother! Pretty entertaining though, I enjoy watching "hasnt ran in years" vids and he makes them interesting.

[@greg6895]

Dang! l love watching these shows! makes a feller smile!

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks for watchin Greg

[@MultiHotrod74]

Dude! 454, 8-71, jack up the back end, Centerlines in 15x7 and 15x10. True early 80's fashion

[@InnovativePoolsLLC]

Power braking it till she quits in the middle of no where .. the reason I stay watching

[@Dannyvirk]

I think i've watched this 3 or 4 times, makes me laugh and i feel happy. I just wish the rest of the world did the same.

[@toddfrazier3844]

One of the best cars in there and no mention....G body cutty!!! I want it!!!

[@kangdangalang6419]

I've never needed a GTO more than the one that was in that barn!

[@ronaldziehlke9720]

A car that old and has no road cancer is a find indeed.

[@potrykusrdale2799]

Dry Barn stored.

[@shawl777]

I’m a rare lady that loves car videos. You make me chuckle as well, very entertaining! New sub here...🤗

[@ViceGripGarage]

That's awesome, thanks for subbing Linda! I really appreciate it!

[@gubtefumcki6399]

Somebody should stuff you and put you on display

[@mvb819]

I play this guy’s vids on my garage tv. He makes me feel better about myself while I’m working on my own beaters.

[@dwightparish7637]

Derek. I lost it when the dryer sheet went flying out the window. Your look was so funny. Hahaha

[@ashtonbyrd4190]

i laughed when i saw that taser goin off in the bottom left after he said he heard an arc

[@gigsterc9971]

Hey your uncle red green says hi. Keep your stick on the ice. Bud

[@hschwie1]

After 3 minutes and 48 seconds tying cable together ... “Is it gonna work? Probably not.” Hilar i o u s !!! 😂

[@randyheath8566]

A Guy Loves ❤️ your Channel and Content, your Family also

[@tonyedwards2064]

This ones got oil an hay in it.....It'll work...This guy has timing man..Good Luck Derek!! Yer a good dude

[@brianwilson7476]

Wife: How do you watch this. Me:How do you not.

[@amber110526]

Definately a watch channel

[@everythingwasroses]

I'm a girl and I'm asking your wife the same question. How do you not? I'm obsessed with cars and Camaros. Honestly, the best things in life.

[@michaelmcneil4168]

You reason like a Democrat.

[@milotorres6894]

The first time I watched the caddy rescue simply rolling in my chair, but make no bones he is funny w/ knowledge he applies simple logic to I'll be dipped working out the essential mechanical work to achieve if she'll take the onions. What a comedic and mech.wizard.A good guy at heart...

[@grezmico]

A guy's wife gets mad because a guy starts talkin like him

[@mdegroat]

*Licks dipstick* “Good enough” Me - Subscribes

[@ViceGripGarage]

Thanks Michael, appreciate it

[@levidark4631]

that's exactly what I did watching his video about the f250 lol. There is jeep that has been sitting on the back of my property since I bought it and his videos make me want to go mess with it!

[@oliver-ht1lv]

@@levidark4631 do it

[@jerrypocha3707]

If it tastes okay, still good.

[@leedsinshetland]

Same.. 101 mantanence.

[@linkah]

@25:00 minutes you can clearly see it arcing to the firewall or something big time, and he even calls it out he can hear "Arcing" but never investigates! I love this guy!

[@BobNSuch]

I laugh at all your videos with the humor and all but this one makes me laugh most

[@brianmcintyre6407]

Your next shirt should be "Yeah! Way too much...Perfect!"

[@ViceGripGarage]

discussion is happening!

[@traviscallicoat6126]

@@ViceGripGarage dude you and zipties and bias plies should make a few videos together thatd be bad ass I think my two favorite youtubers in one video Makin us all laugh like hell

[@georgecrabtree8637]

I like your question "How much air pressure in dry rotted tires?..... all of it" I love it lol !! I remember buying the ole tiger paws!!

[@ViceGripGarage]

I'm surprised she held air!

[@OVERKILLFPV]

Who was yelling at there screen saying the spark is right there.🤣🤣

[@Triple_Nines_wrld]

The Camaro emblem pulls up in the back for the gas 😂 he used a funnel I’m dead I love this channel 😂

[@goldenx_xthumb]

This guy has a new subscriber!!! He gives off a Bob Ross Vibe but for cars lol

[@dthbox]

Bob Ross meets Red Green.

[@devindean1167]

GoldenX_XThumb damn I jus commented that😂

[@RC135crewchief]

27:14 anyone else notice the arcing near the distributor? that tick in the cap he heard

[@MichaelWittner]

I came to note that but everyone beat me. Lol

[@jerrycraig6522]

EVERY BODY saw it cept Mr Derek!!!

[@antleraddict4775]

That is something you look RIGHT past

[@robertkenny103]

Hi Deric. Loving your show again. So here in the UK we have a very strict Ministry of transport test. You cannot drive your vehicle at all without this test. It will stop you having an application for our annual vehicle tax. So you need to pass the test and its tests everything! Including emissions. In a nutshell everything you’ve driven would not pass the test. Mike Taxi one days old. Gets the test. But if you buy a brand-new car test once it hits three years of age. And then on for every year that lives!

[@seandayma]

The original blue in the trunk was a good color.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

At 27:10, the red wire to the left of the distributor is the arc....

[@dmikhou]

I felt like I was watching blues clues, I was pointing it out and yelling lol

[@djstl100]

Ya think so inspector,😄

[@trash_house_customs3928]

"how much air pressure in a dry rotted tire?.....all of it" my life in 12 words😂

[@ViceGripGarage]

all seems fine

[@Maddoktor2]

@@ViceGripGarage Probably...

[@IanBoyterJazzsax]

I know zero about car mechanicals, but I just keep watching this guy! He's just Attitude Correct!

[@scottyas209]

A guy appreciates the whistle and the way a guy can use all fingers to point at something.

[@rcrouch4652]

"nailed it" "ope sure didnt"

[@fallenbanner9312]

“Transmission...*takes a whiff* that smells like burnt French fries and hair” 😂😂 you sir are the funniest guy I’ve seen on here in a while

[@AntonyThorburn]

and licks the oil...

[@nathanielheidemann3112]

Derek, I live in upstate Ny by the lake. Where I live, inspections are just check engine light inspections. As long as your light is off and you have no codes, your good. Never had a mechanic look at anything.

[@thunder_mountain_muleys]

Ahhhhh. I said it once and forever. 1950 Merc. You ain't talked about that snake, Stallone. I watched Cobra and GI Joe before school in my single digit days. Yup. MERC!!!

[@radar468]

Everything is just kinda sprinkled in!🤣👍🏼

[@EpicToadRage]

When I was 16, I destroyed 3 transmissions in just under 2 years. What I learned though, was that in the GM automatic transmissions, reverse goes first. It takes twice as much pressure as the forward gears. So, if the transmission is starting to go out, you'll lose reverse first. So... when taking an older car for a test drive, put it in reverse and punch it. No problems in reverse, and she's fine.

[@StevenBlack2013]

What if I have reverse and it works as it should, but when in drive you have to bring the revs up between 1200-1800 before it begins move? This is what's happening in my 1980 Firebird formula 4.9 with th350

[@flyingace5057]

@@StevenBlack2013 if it's a turbo 4.9 it may have something to do with the turbo

[@StevenBlack2013]

@@flyingace5057 it's a naturally aspirated 4.9

[@ElectronikHeart]

@@StevenBlack2013 If you don't get reverse, the pump is shot. If you have reverse, but 1st is slipping, the clutches are bad.

[@michaelevans5237]

yep Lucas trans fix ; not one for snake oil magic ; that one actually works .Had a 88 asstro van 288k miles , lasted 6 years ; she'd had 365000. , windshield leaked , axel binding , no heat. What a soldier

[@hammerandsawcustoms]

The places you go and the gems you find there Neighbor. You're getting to be like Morgan Freeman, you could read the phonebook and I would watch! LOL