I like that guys idea of calling it “terminators” in stead of “horsepower”. *arnold voice* I have 1000 terminators.
@GasMonkeyGarage2 жыл бұрын
This. You might have just changed the game forever 😂
@kingpeezy13132 жыл бұрын
SEMA
@eric633772 жыл бұрын
@@GasMonkeyGarage I know where there's a SD455 engine for that Trans Am😏. That would be perfect for that car.
@Heyjaybird2 жыл бұрын
What kind of idea would you possibly have for a power wheelchair for me????
@larrycrouse2 жыл бұрын
Gm built all wheel steering in the late 90s
@MrKounty012 жыл бұрын
We need a full Gas Monkey build on that camaro! Its too good not to build
@emveee112 жыл бұрын
amen
@cobygogarty73652 жыл бұрын
minus vinyl top, gosh I hate Vinyl and cloth tops, who in the he'll ever thought that was a good idea
@martinchristian72702 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@jeffm38212 жыл бұрын
It's a p o s
@blainefoz12 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to see the Camaro built Gas Monkey style. Would like to see longer episodes more like this one too!
@erichanson91012 жыл бұрын
this is why i started to watch this channel no politics just guys working on cars and checking out some new stuff.
@DavidJones-tv5wt2 жыл бұрын
Definitely back factory Silver refurbish numbers matching block and Trans, period correct interior kit 17 to 20" rallys front rear disk brakes You'll make way more out of it.
@DuneRunnerEnterprises2 жыл бұрын
But the cost of repaint IS big.
@DavidJones-tv5wt2 жыл бұрын
Not big for RR...if the school bus is getting color then T/A 6.6 and Camaro deserve it...
@jrodsumpthin75162 жыл бұрын
Tony: "We've got options, we don't got problems" Love that. I'm guna use it. Thanks for the quote Tony.
@wingerfan12 жыл бұрын
Rebuild that original motor of the camaro with some cool internals and leave it mostly original. Repaint it silver and change the interior back to black. The build sheet is probably behind the upper back seat. Rebuild that trans am motor and get it back on the road as is. Punt it down the road.
@cgbodyauto76352 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%!!!! Change the wheels too.
@bretstanforth47852 жыл бұрын
Love the Camaro vs. Trans Am. A great GM battle over the decades. Hope you rad them both out.
@TheBuba12122 жыл бұрын
I am impressed with Chase his knowledge and skills are amazing to be such a young man
@chrisoeschger33972 жыл бұрын
Chase. You need to make all of your knowledge " Official / Certified ". Pls, Pls, PLEASE...do what you need to do, have Richard pay for, and get any and all the Certified / Licensed / Official documents that recognize your knowledge. Years down the road, you will be glad you did. It will also make the work you do "worth" more. Richard can say that "blah, blah car" was worked on / restored by a "Certified (blah, blah) Mechanic. 😎.
@timmarquez7132 жыл бұрын
Cool to see Tony in the spotlight for a change! We need more of him!👍
@justinolsen55932 жыл бұрын
Chase," these hards are head to come by".I had to watch it again.;)
@darrenbellefontaine11302 жыл бұрын
Another great episode we need more Tony he is funny as hell. Take your time on the Bus don't think any of us are leaving any time soon lol.
@IR-nq4qv2 жыл бұрын
The Camaro already has all the right bones needed to go full on and do a killer pro touring with a nice wheel and tire combo with rally stripe package. All upgradable bolt on suspension parts are readily available...new engine and paint, pull the trigger Richard!
@theconsultant87322 жыл бұрын
GAS MONKEY GREEN vs robin blue. Those cars looked great back in the day when painted Green.
@IR-nq4qv2 жыл бұрын
I should add, the paint, heads and exhaust, not including replacing the engine makes it no longer an original 50 k car anyway and they're not that rare. More of a reason to go full tilt on it.
@RetroZoneNeon2 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a low budget "driveway" build on the Trans am, since it's pretty much a blank slate.
@docfmb12 жыл бұрын
This kid is so mellow being around crazy man. Seems to be a great mechanic too.
@scottroth60942 жыл бұрын
It kinda seems like a good fit.
@ExtremelystrongforJesus2 жыл бұрын
Dark around his eyes tells me that he's really good.
@daviclar8672 жыл бұрын
Kid started early learning about vehicles and would love to know his story how it all started. My dad grew up on a dairy farm in Ames, Iowa and knew a world of car knowledge by the time he was 17 and bought, built and drove the badest hotrod in town.
@wileecoyote57492 жыл бұрын
@@daviclar867 he didn't waste all his time on KZbin.
@davidmaloy54772 жыл бұрын
My favorite part was Fipps at the end being excited that they did a god job 👏 👏 👏
@stakman78 Жыл бұрын
Phipps is useless! Have you seen him screw up everything
@Mr-er6fg8 ай бұрын
He was just happy that Richard didn't flip out when he saw the motor scattered all over the floor! I rewatched that 4 times! Hilarious!
@ExtremelystrongforJesus2 жыл бұрын
Richard on the phone hand combing his hair 🤣😅🤣😂
@GasMonkeyGarage2 жыл бұрын
A quality head of hair like that takes effort, okay?! 😂
@samuelmorrison91352 жыл бұрын
I wonder the same exact thing as Rawlings... why can't we use the energy that each of the 4 wheels turning (like a windmill or waterwheel energy system) to keep the batteries charged as you roll down the road. Even if it's not efficient enough to keep the batteries full when you drive it can greatly extend the travel distance instead of just the battery power alone between charges.
@CBPowerPlays2 жыл бұрын
Damn, I could watch these longer videos 24/7. Keep it up Men!
@wileecoyote57492 жыл бұрын
what about your job?
@keithprobert69722 жыл бұрын
When you were crabbing in the Hummer that overhead shot was well trippy
@jacklane72022 жыл бұрын
Would be pretty cool to see Richard and chase agree on a big build to be done but mainly let chase take of the build, wanna see what the new monkeys can really achieve when they put heart and soul into something👌🏼👌🏼
@Merylstreep19492 жыл бұрын
Richard's friend totally sounded like Arnold 👍
@scott18142 жыл бұрын
Chase…..be more safe…..you were under vehicle opposite side…..Richard sitting in drivers seat….all it would take is….I think you get the pic!!!
@jessetruckparts35982 жыл бұрын
Your right man. If it’s electric why do you have to keep charging it. Where are the solar panels or the large alternator to charge it’s self.
@blakesellick85312 жыл бұрын
Love watching the show you really know your stuff
@GeorgesMiniatureCars2 жыл бұрын
Huge F body fan and I love the 2nd gen!! Reading the comments, I agree that you gotta build the Camaro. Nothing too wild and since the Firebird isn't any thing special, you can go wild on it!!!
@toddatkin52882 жыл бұрын
Chase said: "these hards are head to come by".....
@charleslentz86782 жыл бұрын
A good mechanic always finds the problem and gets someone else to do the work!! 💪💪💪
@hawaiiminded2 жыл бұрын
Always a good day “when the rubbers are still good” lol
@Vic-lo4hx2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see Chase be in charge of a vehicle from start to finish. Make the decisions. No Richard ideas. To see how he makes out on a deal of his own.
@ROT4RYfc3s2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I think chase would build a great and beautiful car if he was in charge of all the decisions.
@demon.733 Жыл бұрын
Shit show
@snakecat586 Жыл бұрын
He’s gone what happened to him?
@hd41002 жыл бұрын
I like to watch you make deals. I like to watch you buy cars at a great price and flip them for a big profit
@earlwright97152 жыл бұрын
A friend of mines dad ,bought him a perfect 69 ss/rs z28 . This was in the 80's , you know back in the day! My friend had done destroyed it a month later
@nickchristenson58182 жыл бұрын
Build the Camaro. Period correct wheels, throw in some modern suspension components and interior, digital gauges. Make it go fast. It’ll sell good.
@libertysgarage84112 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to see you do something with the Trans Am. Cool cars. I got a 81 Turbo Trans Am Special Edition, WS6 and ordered without t tops. 1of 65 for 1981.
@erockhefleyjr68522 жыл бұрын
I hope one day to meet you I am so addicted to watch all of your old movies all of your new movies all of your blogs I love them
@cadengilewski2299 Жыл бұрын
I build the battery’s for the hummer and other gm electric cars (Brownstown battery plant)I’m glad to see they brought quad steer back as well
@ingohagemann201011 ай бұрын
I'm very happy with the battery performance. Driving conservatively, I get North of 400 miles on a 100% charge
@danieldougan85502 жыл бұрын
Richard you're going a lot more and with a lot more Force than you are stopping da
@kevinsworld.70862 жыл бұрын
Damn that Camaro is slick. My cousin has a 77 that he's been restoring for a couple years now. But I love this blue. Back when Chevrolet put passion in their cars.
@poetgarcia82072 жыл бұрын
I would like to see the bus and the Camaro running👍🏼💯
@percivalfactor4162 жыл бұрын
we had that same model with the vinyl top and red paint.way back 1977 or 78 so it was only 6yrs old at the time.i really missed it and I was only 6 or 7 yrs old when my grandpa had it.and what's really amazing is we are one of the only owner of that kind here in Manila Philippines.hope you keep it as your own
@SeventyEightCivic2 жыл бұрын
I miss the days when Gas Monkey built cool rides one after the other... Richard is super nice guy to pay all these new employees to stand around most of the time.
@startingtech39002 жыл бұрын
hes a millionaire who cares lol
@binhere85282 жыл бұрын
Just flips cars these days. You'd be daft to sell a car to him when he makes an offer because you no he's just going to flip if and make coin
@rjmartinsgutinstinctspodcast2 жыл бұрын
I'd apply for this gig any second and be a gas monkey.
@KDBHonda256 Жыл бұрын
Lol we only see what's filmed.
@jimmyusee Жыл бұрын
And those employees make him a whole lot of money. 👍 😂
@jimmycline47782 жыл бұрын
44:02 Exactly, the bigger wider rally’s look better than Cragers!
@switz102 жыл бұрын
Paint the split bumper back to silver, some nice period correct tires, either replace or rebuild the motor. Do a black interior
@figityfuktup2 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of electric vehicles in general... But I have to admit this is the most badass EV I've ever seen.
@lordsothis2 жыл бұрын
Love the shows Rich... Keep em coming!
@mikeyspeeds10562 жыл бұрын
I agree with most. Repaint the Camaro silver and put the early 70's Z-28 wheels on it in matching silver. The engine has to come out anyway, ship to to a shop to get it rebuilt since it's matching #'s. Then test the car to see if the tranny is still good or not.
@Introcapri2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see that hummer on a lift kit 😎😎😎🔥
@cobygogarty73652 жыл бұрын
you can't really mess with electric vehicles, yet... everything is so precise. especially on that hummer with the 4 wheel steering and regenerate braking, can't just slap on a lift kit unfortunately
@ingohagemann20102 жыл бұрын
The truck has a button that lifts it 3 inches now. There will be a software update where the truck will lift itself 6 inches. It's called 'extraction mode'.
@GiottoMoon2 жыл бұрын
I love that Era Trans AM, Disappointed not to see more of it!"
@moonshinefuel2 жыл бұрын
The genius of what Henry Ford did was provide an affordable option for "average" citizens. I'm not seeing it with this truck, not seeing it with Teslas' either. The only vehicle I see on the horizon that might fit that bill is the Aptera, if they can get it launched and hold a good price entry point like they claim they can. It's also has regenerative aspect to that vehicle to where if you just leave it in the sun it recharges itself.
@trythinking66762 жыл бұрын
I think a simple little 2 door hatchback with around a 200 mile range at a pricepoint of around 4k would be awesome. Just a second commuter car for most families. If 1/3 of all the cars on the roads in cities were like that, the air would clear up and gas prices would drop because of supply and demand.
@Billy-s5o Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you guys do a 68-70 Nova SS. One of my absolute favorite classic hot rods and I think you guys could build a one of a kind that would bring in a ton of profit if sold at auction.
@ichavez062 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to do a series where you surprise some deserving individual and restore their car.
@darrenwatland80242 жыл бұрын
great idea, i have a 1967 El Camino that would be a great candidate.
@MHolt35732 жыл бұрын
I love seeing the car buys, getting it running at the shop, selling the cars, ect. Basically like yall are doing. I would love to work there.
@jrmanion72252 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the least amount done to the Camaro as possible.
@paulchristenson52562 жыл бұрын
"See" is not the correct word if you're not doing much. I say full-blown Restomod. Rare Camaro. Split bumper, cool grill and I love the minimalistic rear window. Strip the vinyl top in the process. Could be the coolest build in years for Gas Monkey.
@simonblanco48642 жыл бұрын
Love Tiny one of the original members, plus he's super funny when he argues with Richard.
@GasMonkeyGarage2 жыл бұрын
How would you build the Camaro? 🤔
@serzok12 жыл бұрын
Black shiny top and buff the blue paint. Fix the engine, make it reliable and that’s it.
@1965clement2 жыл бұрын
454 4spd
@glennmonteith9058 Жыл бұрын
Metallic brown with purple vinyl interior.
@buzzshavinutts8898 Жыл бұрын
Z28 clone zone. Purple paint job. White and black checker interior . 👌
@wrongwayroger2519 Жыл бұрын
Ls swap maybe LSX ??? White with blue stripes the SS hood bulge , Crager mags
@skxj Жыл бұрын
Keep the slots on the back and find some matching for the front. Lose the vinyl roof paint her silver tail light panel semi gloss black. 350-400 horse small block beef up the rear or get 12 bolt 410 gears go have a blast driving it.
@thomasgoolsby86612 жыл бұрын
Well, I am getting used to the new crew. I sort of like the different ideas that they come up with. I know that I was getting tired of Aarons way of always doing the same thing to cars. I like seeing one big build going on to follow but Ilike the fast fi;xem and flip deals too.
@MikeJones-dr8os2 жыл бұрын
like the fact they showed much more about the process of tearing it down. and then reviewing options and why they have to think about what to do with it. good times
@muppetgump85222 жыл бұрын
This channel is outstanding
@getchasome62302 жыл бұрын
That camaro is bee you tee full
@proudpapa97042 жыл бұрын
Uh...that's D.C.'s line.
@gregv7193 Жыл бұрын
Between Richard and Dennis those two are arguably the most iconic car guys of our era
@frasertones85192 жыл бұрын
I think Richard might be a little bit confused on the physics of energy regeneration. Lol.
@brendaabernathy4482 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on this one. Never ridden in a Hummer but I like this one. Thanks for video.
@davidrogers19642 жыл бұрын
Time to meet up with Dennis and do another road-trip find.
@tylerriley32972 жыл бұрын
That phone rings I thought it was my phone ringing lol got me good
@ingohagemann20102 жыл бұрын
Sorry bro! I was super embarrassed 😳
@thomasnoonan41712 жыл бұрын
I think the axles should have like a gear and a belt attached to an alternator and that could charge the batterys
@bensutherland68712 жыл бұрын
The camaro is my dream car i want that year sooo bad absolutely Love the channel it's better than the TV show it's so much more personal Thanks
@johnniev76752 жыл бұрын
Actually Honda prelude had that back in the 80s
@offhandacoustic2 жыл бұрын
89 prelude was my first car, didn't have the four wheel steering though. Miss that little car, fun little 5 speed.
@jaboneyoyo58432 жыл бұрын
Just waching the video ..is the camaro still avail? I had the 70 1/2 35 years ago. I love this car
@danakibby6272 жыл бұрын
Should’ve titled the video three guys to put one fuel line in in a week lol
@GasMonkeyGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but that just isn't as catchy, ya know? 😅
@uriahgordon48082 жыл бұрын
I like how you guys find cool cars like the camaro and try to get them running rather than just take them to the garage and just left them for another time love the shows keep up the good work
@gregkeezee59692 жыл бұрын
I would keep the Camaro ariginal and do a badass resto mod on the Trans am... let's see it done.
@carbonesdeleon7202 жыл бұрын
Great video! That camaro in black and chrome with big wheels should be freaking cool!
@beezie22dub2 жыл бұрын
$30 a month in electricity that’s a lie. Lol
@hyper85452 жыл бұрын
Yeah its 30-50$+ every time you charge up. Literally the same as a tank of gas each fill up. This green push is such a scam.
@refillz52812 жыл бұрын
@@hyper8545 Literally not true. The research is there.
@andyb79632 жыл бұрын
@@hyper8545 you're making it up, if not then show the proof or shut up
@hyper85452 жыл бұрын
@@andyb7963 making it up are you 12? I know what I'm talking about because iv been deeply educated in the subject and in politics. Do your own research but be careful to not fall for propaganda because 90% of all news is bs
@hyper85452 жыл бұрын
@@andyb7963 you have to find sources and people that you can trust and that are qualified in subjects they speak about. You will learn whats really going on.
@mattspontiacta2 жыл бұрын
You sure it’s not a WS6 Trans am. It does have the 15x8 snowflake wheels. If those are original to the car. 403 powered TAs also came with the WS6 package. Also the decal on the shaker is incorrect . 403 equipped TAs the shaker decal should say 6.6 liter not TA/ 6.6 . TA / 6.6 is for Pontiac 400s.
@RustyWells22 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling a teenager took the car out when the guy was out of the picture and blew the head and hydro locked it and bent the valves and took it back and parked it!
@TECsta762 жыл бұрын
Quadruple Black Trans Am build.. The additional element is black powder coated (heat resistant) engine and breaks.. A must!
@WarHoss2 жыл бұрын
This was made my GM, the same company that made the crappy Volt that would catch fire while charging....... no thanks
@apl_24mane832 жыл бұрын
Quadrasteer my friend.
@texcc789us2 жыл бұрын
“nO tHaNkS” …ok lol
@tommydronesmaaddaaah99112 жыл бұрын
And What Do You Drive ?
@staceygandy20092 жыл бұрын
Early 2000s gm had a 1500 with rear steer GMC I think. The rear fenders looked a little wider and the axle looked wider.
@proudpapa97042 жыл бұрын
It was ....03, or 07. GM 1500 had that rear steer thing going on but it was SOOO expensive to fix when it broke that dealerships wouldnt/couldn't warranty it...I think.
@tylerparker30242 жыл бұрын
I hate how Richard just buys a car then buys someone's custom chassis buys an engine already built pays someone to do an 8 hour paint and body job then calls it a "gas monkey custom build".. they arent really doing anything.
@Devin-O2 жыл бұрын
Wheel and deal gets them going to the next person who will do the work and makes some money doing so if you do not like that then you should comment on the people who buys them to let him keep doing what he does.
@tylerparker30242 жыл бұрын
Youre not good at articulating your point.. i have no clue what you were trying to say. All im saying is he acts like they build custom cars and they dont actually build anything.
@Devin-O2 жыл бұрын
@@tylerparker3024 Well I will simplify my last comment Richard picks up vehicles cheap then puts a little cash into them and sells them off to the next person making some money on that deal. Side note the term wheel and deal was a off handed remark as the term means to operate or manipulate for one's own interest IE Richard's wheeling and dealing has made him rich but not very popular.
@tylerparker30242 жыл бұрын
Yea but i was talking about their full builds. They dont do any of the actual work they just buy stuff from different people and slap it all together then call it a custom build.
@DJ-3652 жыл бұрын
I was coming home from work and i was behind a New Hell Cat an electric Hummer pulled up next to the Hell Cat The Hell Cat sounded Mean they Raced & that Hummer Blew it away like it was standing still.... I heard when those Batteries go Bad it's like $30,000, for a New one...
@bigblind40852 жыл бұрын
I will not do electric. Im a combustion head im not impressed. Love Gas monkey, not electric glitter monkey. I refuse to take hybrids in my shop let alone all electric! Beta!
@ingohagemann20102 жыл бұрын
Drive one. I thought the same. Came from a RAM TRX. The HummerEV is a LOT better and more capable
@seanwilks77122 жыл бұрын
EV’s are blasphemy…and the motor gods are not happy.
@bigblind40852 жыл бұрын
Think about going to electric drag racing, Boring!
@seanwilks77122 жыл бұрын
@@bigblind4085 and too quiet! I want to hear them roar.
@carlosmcmahon6238 ай бұрын
I love, love GM, and love this Hummer-EV...
@jarheadjake5032 жыл бұрын
I hope the fuel line is replacement with wire construction. I had my son’s Pontiac had some screw ball put a regular rubber hose on his fuel line about two foot and when you opened the four barrels it caused the rubber hose to collapse. SEMPER FIDELIS
@Chevyshow2 жыл бұрын
Mild cam 6.0LS, 6 speed auto, posi rearend, make sure the a/c blows snow balls, 18” corvette rallies and tell someone bring you 60 for it
@michaeljones70852 жыл бұрын
Love the Camaro, be nice if you would day two it. Paint back silver, black stripes, set of little small cragars . Shows going in right direction.
@bradenjamesconnars1893 Жыл бұрын
I'm one of those Camaro Guys. This is Amazing! RR, do clean it up. Make it a turn key. Make it a Good Daily Rider. These were a Casualty of a Union Strike. Many were Crushed! You will make the most$$ with little input.
@vargasjohnson5402 жыл бұрын
You all make a big deal of how clean & original the Camaro is underneath, so it seems like it would make an ideal candidate for a restoration. Also, you're mention the engine is blown, but that doesn't always mean it can't be rebuilt. I'm just going by what I'm hearing and it sounds like the car should be restored, and the block be saved if possible. Because it looks to be nice to be turned into another hot rodded Camaro. YMMV
@brandonsawdargs41542 жыл бұрын
27:42 "these hards are head to come by"😂
@johnnyquest33272 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to see you and Dennis do another big buy or big build together since you both are smashing it here on your channels..
@christopherreid16532 жыл бұрын
What about charging systems in the axles alternator and the necessary systems built in along with solar shouldn't need to charge anywhere else until something breaks
@jamesconley402 жыл бұрын
I think you need to build the Camaro Richard it will make a nice one brother. ...love you guys keep them coming 👍👍
@brandonmorris25132 жыл бұрын
Ole Chase gets work done, man. He's a huge help to RR.
@kenhawkins54692 жыл бұрын
Fipps is a blast. A nice guy and great mechanic
@memoa91172 жыл бұрын
Gas ⛽ 🐵 garage ! thanks for your sponsorship and you have a gda. 💈🇲🇽🙏
@terrancesweetman8541 Жыл бұрын
This is so much better than the TV show you can tell everything is legit and not scripted
@Merylstreep19492 жыл бұрын
Sympathetic resto on both cars, definitely Cragars on Camaro and possibly Trans Am
@claysmell2 жыл бұрын
Solar is not nearly efficient enough even with every last inch of the truck covered with it. Same for deceleration charging but it does help.
@jessiec41286 ай бұрын
My favorite color is Blue as well. I really love this video!! Nice Camaro.And they said they had a guy who started the car every few days a week? Uh, not with those bent and broken push rods.
@cfwheezy2 жыл бұрын
The end of show commentary is good. Miss the old show but the YT channel is FIRE
@Watchingyou72962 жыл бұрын
Would love to see Richard buy nice clean cars and then do a few mods to it gas monkey style and then sell it at the auction or to a private seller. That's what gas monkey is built on, that's what I remember and liked from the show. The big builds are definatly cool also but I'm afraid that you guys aren't doing enough builds or custom mods to a nice clean car that richard just bought and your mostly into just flipping cars and taking road trips all the time. It's cool but it gets a little boring when there's no builds going on
@cfwheezy2 жыл бұрын
@@Watchingyou7296 Just saw this... haha. I get your point but this is not the old Gas Monkey show. Holding it to the standard of a Discovery scripted show isnt the play. This is what Richard does on a weekly basis. What he actually does. Some get built... some get flipped. No production pushing the agenda. Stuff takes time. Builds are complicated. No instant gratification like the cable days. I am just glad he still does a show on YT. Love it.
@keithwright78742 жыл бұрын
Nice Camaro would definitely repaint a different color 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@elevatedinnature2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 Quadrasteer that does the same thing as the EV Hummer but mine has a 6.0 vortec… literally does the exact same thing, and my truck is almost 20 years old!!