I BOUGHT The CHEAPEST Corvette In The USA That Runs And Drives *AGAIN*

Another 2000 Chevy Corvette? You Bet! A subscriber reached out and said they wanted to sell this 2000 Corvette that sucked some water up in the intake and now has a pretty major engine issue. But it still runs and drives. I said I'd take it and by absolute chance they were on our way home to Wichita with an empty trailer. I swung into Neodesha, KS and handed over $3,500 of the walking around money, loaded the car up on the trailer and pointed the truck towards the home. Now let's check this thing out!
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[@eldonerc2524]

If you do the motor swap. Please do an engine teardown on this one. We all love to see carnage. 😁

[@OldManBadly]

Better than that, contact the guy from IDoCars, and let him tear it down, and see if he can send you a replacement long block! :)

[@dansteffee9759]

I wood look at repairing the heads , might not be bad as we think

[@leinad20002]

@@OldManBadly collab!

[@bbroken1]

Probably just a bent pushrod on intake side

[@m1t2a1]

@@OldManBadly Came here to say I Do Cars. You're right, he'd have all the stuff.

[@wingedhorsegarage473]

You’ve got to appreciate the honesty of the seller. It was exactly as he said it was. You can tell he loved that car .

[@glassvial]

How many Corvettes do you need? JR: yes.

[@breakupgoogle]

This is the way.

[@316Autos]

You're not wrong about the LS engine always getting you home. I had an 00 Trans Am WS6 with a 6.0L LQ4 swap. I drove it from Shreveport to Dallas with a cam bearing that walked out of it's bore. 0PSI oil pressure at idle, 7PSI cruising down the freeway, main and rod bearings suffered no damage on that haul, I couldn't believe it. Nice score on the C5.

[@titanjake8640]

Holy Moly!!!!

[@316Autos]

@@titanjake8640 Pretty much what I said. I bought it like that and assumed it was a bad sender. When I got it home, I threw a mechanical gauge on it, and yeah, the sender was working fine.

[@law_mcc]

The 427 and supercharger sounds like a great idea to me! This beautiful spec deserves it

[@Flies2FLL]

Is yer name Cleetus or what?

[@Chris-hw4mq]

It needs a 427 and twin turbos

[@derekgardin1512]

I love white cars, Corvettes especially look good in white

[@daviddavis1322]

Mother of God, $3500? What a great deal

[@trapjohnson]

Needing an engine does a wonder on the price.

[@CPAJayhawk]

@@trapjohnson if you’re in the industry and can do the work, great deal, if you aren’t, it’s priced about right

[@trapjohnson]

@@CPAJayhawk oh no doubt. I'm just guessing a more functional engine would have sold this closer to the rat-vette

[@shaunwalsh85]

Shit, I can’t even find an ls1 or ls6 ENGINE ALONE for my c5 with 47k or less for less than 5k, and he got a whole damn car for $3500?! Wtf…

[@ww2gunexp]

C5 prices just went up 5% after this video Probably not but these days who knows lol

[@perryr4516]

Hats off to you for putting the price in the description and not forcing us to watch a clickbaity video just to find out one piece of information, unlike some other unnamed car enthusiast channels

[@charleshenshaw9099]

100% that ticking is in the valve train. Even if you replace the engine its a win.

[@jeepzjken]

My guess is a bent pushrod, maybe a bent valve or 2. If there was water in the cylinder, the valves won't open, but the camshaft will try and probably bend apushrod.

[@charleshenshaw9099]

@@jeepzjken Bent pushrod is what I was thinking also.

[@delano62]

Those are some true down to Earth Kansas people right there.

[@joe6096]

I like that color combination. Have the driver's seat re-upholstered. That's beautiful. Most likely the CD changer was installed as part of the head unit upgrade, but you could get one from the factory. They weren't interchangeable with aftermarket head units though. As far as the engine goes, I don't give up so easily on bad engines. I'm all for tearing it down to the bare block and so long as the block ain't cracked you can have it machined and rebuilt. Get it decked, balanced, and blue printed. You can do whatever you want from there - rods, valves, springs, rockers, crank, cam, bore and stroke it however you want....... you get to really create the engine you want for however you like to drive. I'd put the money into it because I like this color combination and the rest of the car is not in bad shape. Also, I'm not really a big fan of any kind of forced induction. I like all motor, with a good loping idle. But that's just me - it's not my money 🙂

[@100PercentJake]

that DVD player needs 2fast2furious in it 24/7

[@IDriveAFord1284]

JR! That’s a bent pushrod! You’re good! Easy fix. Had a 2001 LS - same noise to the T. Bent pushrod on cylinder 3.

[@FeloniousSavage]

6 months from now bought the cheapest C5 Corvette in the USA for the third time... #Legend

[@WatchJRGo]

I'm not sure I can beat this... rollers usually sell for almost $5k 😳

[@FeloniousSavage]

@@WatchJRGo no kidding.... And the majority of them are not this clean

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@WatchJRGo next....an LS swapped Delorian!!!!

[@FarrellMcGovern]

@@clevelandmaker386 LOL!! And there is already an LS swapped Corvair!

[@MrSonordrumr]

I would go with a head rebuild or swap on this one. Sounds like valves ticking or lifters...anyways, looking forward to the build!

[@fauxque5057]

134,000 original miles, look for failed needle bearings in the rockers first

[@sweet123623]

Looking for a bent pushrod

[@loufaiella3354]

Agree. a compression check followed by a camera would confirm.

[@seanwieland9763]

You love Corvettes more than Boba Fett. (His backpack’s got jets.)

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I love this color combo!. Glad this isn't getting the EV swap.

[@ironguy1916]

This is literally my dream vette been looking for over a year for a white with red interior c5

[@WatchJRGo]

For sale soon, give me a couple weeks 😛

[@titanjake8640]

@@WatchJRGo I will check back smiling

[@austinhight2648]

Got a 97 white c5 67k miles wanna buy it???

[@gregorycasterline6060]

I had a loud noisy engine in my 2011 Ford Flex after buying gas. It rained the day before and water got in the gas pump and then in my engine. Had the entire fuel system changed out and fuel lines cleaned out. Works fine now.

[@Roger21989]

Love this channel, wait for it every night. You keep it interesting and varied, never know what’s coming next.

[@garysimonson9593]

Full teardown and build on that engine would be really good content.

[@gradyledlow1972]

I bought a 08 flooded Silverado from copart that ran the same pulled valve cover replaced two bent push rods fixed it still driving two years later

[@badmonkey3669]

I would check for bent push rod and such before condemning that engine and maybe do a compression check before hand

[@outlawtruckinginc.5542]

I agree sounds like a bent push rod

[@jackwills8550]

I said the same, i'd pull the valve covers to see if all the rockers are moving the correct amount. Why would he need to change out a head unless it has a couple of bent valves?

[@aliabdallah102]

Love this channel! Keep up the awesome work my man.

[@jamesrobbins3285]

Hey JR, love the C5 stuff , great channel, thanks

[@dj_paultuk7052]

If your lucky it might just be a bent lifter rod or two. Assuming cam surface has not been damaged, just pop in some new rods. Could be a cheap fix ?

[@jackwills8550]

Do you mean push rods?

[@jeepzjken]

Agreed. That's the first place I'd look. Bent pushrods or valves. Not bottom end.

[@donreinholz8121]

It could just be stuck lifters. Try some Marvel mystery oil and see what happens. Maybe stuck valves on 1 or 2 cylinders? The body looks clean. Do a compression test. I guess run a scan first. Leak down test is good.

[@terrellgrisom596]

Beautiful score!!! Definitely looking forward to future episodes on this one!

[@shysgarage2405]

"What could go wrong?"... famous last words most of the time 🤣🤣🤣 That's a nice get. Can't wait to see this one done...

[@itsnotme07]

Great 20 ft car! Once you're less than 20 feet away...well...that will buff out. Haha. Even with the engine issue...sounded almost decent once it warmed up. Look forward to seeing what comes for this cool ride!

[@haroldboyer1174]

Awesome video JR keep them coming.

[@daviddonley9580]

Any Corvette content is Great contenent, keep up the Great work JR

[@hansonschmid9548]

Break out your white new balances and gold chains boys and girls!

[@WatchJRGo]

I don't have NBs so I have to wear the white Yeezys with the jean shorts 😂

[@240greyhawke]

I would like to know what happened to the other cheapest Corvett in America. If I had the opportunity, I’d like to see if I could possibly buy that one.

[@WatchJRGo]

It's in the other building... will be back shortly 🍻

[@DonJudd]

Just bought my 99 C5 base model a few months back for $2k, and no engine issues. It needed a new washer fluid reservoir, and the ABS module needed some dielectric grease.

[@tollefreyerson6710]

Great new project. Might look into seeing if it’s just the valve train and just doing the heads. Love the red interior!

[@philgrimsey3637]

Not usually a fan of refrigerator white cars but that looks sweet. Especially with that red contrast interior.

[@nicholasnorman6094]

I was so excited when I saw the thumbnail to this. Sweet deal!

[@ajvot71]

I agree with the others that would love to see the engine tear down, regardless of you swapping engines. Looks like a fun project car. Would love to see more on the rat vette as well. Keep ‘em rolling JR.

[@CarswithNash]

Good purchase John!👍😎

[@osuleo]

Great video. Love that red and black interior!

[@stacydornan9765]

My 98 Formula has the LS1 never had a problem ,still runs with most cars to this day

[@jamesrhodes6462]

Hopefully it’s just a head replacement. Fix sell repeat.

[@davidenorth]

Nice get! Can’t wait for swap/update.

[@billwilliam6199]

Love you're show been watching way before you left that job lol.

[@craiggooding6694]

Always love the videos Jr

[@greathornedowl3644]

Interesting project, can not wait to see what you do with it.

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

That thing is really clean, I love the color combination, the rims look great, the LED conversion looks good, get that seat fixed fix the engine and that’s an awesome ride

[@jackmead6166]

Great video excited to see if this is a series and if you're able to can we make the series consecutive so we not bouncing from vehicle to different vehicle to different vehicle? Just a thought............ Thank you I love most of your content.

[@TheRealMidnightsmooth]

Hey JR , I've never been this early. I love the videos please keep up the great work

[@glassvial]

JR you very well may be able to fix this thing cheaper than waiting for find a good price on an entire engine, looking forward to the next video when you start troubleshooting/tearing this thing apart to determine what the case is.

[@HorsePower19]

Very excited to see another C5 come to life as the corvette is my Dream Affordable Car😀😀😀😀

[@matthewmeaux3450]

White on red is a traditional Corvette color scheme. Throw the LS1 into the Extreme and put an LS7 into the C5.

[@Shauma_llama]

I was waiting the whole video for a report on the trunk struts. 😆

[@RemedialRob]

Something in this video made me think JR needs a shop Cat to keep the warehouse free of mice and rats. Also it's a scientific fact that shop Cat increase KZbin views by 15% - 20 %. Other than occasional litter box cleanings shop Cat is all upside fur JR Go.

[@toolrocks88]

He could have had one. We have about 20. We fix and release them. We dont have a mouse problem lol. (This was at our house, I wasnt in the video)

[@larrytelford5077]

Very excited about this one!!

[@31dknight]

Great video from JR.

[@broomad]

Looking forward to this one JR !!

[@raymondmumford6255]

Great find 😃

[@WildDigger]

New subscriber and I have to say what a steal! Matt.

[@tonyheymunkets]

Love the video you should try to fix that motor that would make a great story.

[@longjohn77]

Had a white 98 c5 targa. Forgot how clean they look in white. That red interior is sharp AF. Wish mine had that.

[@kevinh5093]

Fixed my'07 Denali with the 6L80 a few years ago that was shifting hard with .10¢ worth of laminate plastic in the valve body that cracks after heat cycles... Once you replace those the shifting is fine... Truck had 230k miles when I traded it... Best running truck ever

[@T.S.T2014]

My favourite colour combo and the wheels look good as well.

[@witmoe]

She looks super clean. Great buy

[@erickorff1919]

I had a similar noise on my C5Z. Turned out to be a broken wrist pin. It was broken in such a way that it was still in place, but allowing the piston to over extend just enough to lightly tap the head. Got a new wrist pin, piston, and rods, and she was good to go.

[@runwillrobinson]

I agree with you... the ticking is too fast to be rod knock alone. I am guessing valve train too!

[@luchaDor]

Hmm...I'm supposed to go look at a flawless Avalanche tomorrow...

[@WatchJRGo]

If it's in Springfield, MO... it has rust. 😬

[@frankm8533]

Hope it works out for ya.

[@lovellmills7959]

I hope you get it, I have 290K on my 2003!

[@luchaDor]

It is not in MO. Whew! Just South in OK.

[@geraldlafleur7776]

Aw JR, if we want to see E V swapping we go to Rich Rebuilds . It's just makes me sad to think we will be all forced to drive that nonsense someday.

[@frankwolf389]

Score! What a great buy! Only $3500.? Can't wait to see more videos on this one.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Very nice car 🚗, Liked, Can't wait to see this one

[@thatcadillacguy1961]

Corvette content is Gold.

[@d4ve587]

All I want is that you clear that scuttle panel out!! 😭it's driving my OCD mad 🤣👍😜

[@vincentfisher4748]

Great find. Getting that back on the road should be no problem.! Steal of the century 👏.

[@atomikauto9333]

SOUNDS LIKE IT NEEDS NEW LIFTERS TO ME ....

[@jllen729]

You just bought my dream car! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

[@davidthompson5845]

Love the vettes. You need to get a C4 for your channel also. Waiting to see what damage is on the 2000.

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

Wow that is a tidy body and I love that red interior on the white not gonna lie.

[@westonmickey3890]

Great find... how do you always get the best prices on good cars?

[@honestguy7764]

As usual, looking a lot online, and probably being a shrewd negotiator

[@toolzshed]

I think a replacement head could be all this engine needs 😲

[@nathanielcrenshaw187]

The early GMT900s with the 6L80 had a bad valve body, if memory serves, which caused them to slip on the 2-3 shift. My 2008 Yukon Denali had the issue. The 2009 Tahoe I had shifted flawlessly.

[@Divot84]

Speaking as someone from Neody, I know you've been there before because you know how to pronounce it. Good luck with that Vette JR.

[@dalesworld1308]

Buying a car in the dark - THAT'S faith!

[@bendino9016]

cant wait for more progress

[@brandonmorris2513]

JR, you're right about those LS motors. I had a 2001 GMC Yukon XL. I loaned it to some buddies to take it to New Orleans ( from Houston) for a bachelor party. Right after they left they text me to say it was " shaking" . I thought they meant like a tire was out of balance. They never said anything else. They put about 1,000 miles on it that weekend with 8 guys, luggage , coolers etc. In the middle of summer. The Yukon had 300,000 miles on it at the time. Anyway when they got home the damn thing was running bad, and i mean SHAKING!! I said " y'all killed my truck". Turns out it broke a valve spring and the carnage was sitting on top of the head. New valve spring and she was brand new again. Those goofball buddies of mine drove that thing going 80-90 MPH , with 8 grown men etc. AC full blast , running on 7 cylinders with a broken valve spring and still didn't kill it.

[@torryminers2177]

Absolutely killer deal🔥

[@Leebs]

Who's that guy in the truck with you!? Welcome back Eric!

[@svpracer98]

Oofff that lifter! Broke one in half on my dad's '21 Suburban before Christmas (in W Virginia) and that hurt.

[@Cartier_specialist]

It could be a late run 1999 with a manufacture date of 7/99. I like the factory wheels much better than the ones on it now but you can't go wrong at that price.

[@danielvanwiggeren7942]

I'm gonna have to buy this off of you eventually...I've been looking for white with red interior for a while

[@jeffreychapman6287]

This is completely awesome, I’d love to find a cheap one like that . Just sold my c6 base a month ago. Kinda missing a vette .

[@brucebelitz3451]

The sound gave me a panic attack, you just had to rev it! I kept begging you to please shut it down!

[@rafaelpadilla4266]

I have a 2004 Z06 with 9,450 miles. I bought it new at the dealership and it is immaculate.

[@rsvp-realscalevehiclesproj6965]

Cleetus may have a lock on all the Texas Speed 427s! LoL 😆 Seems he is getting one like every 3rd video. 🤪 You may have to call him to get one!! This should be a fun project!!

[@mcc11505]

FuckinOink~! I have a C5 I bought new. The headlight pop up motors have sounded like that for years. I paid to replace one, not worth it. I had my sport seats seams repaired recently-- so worth it. I had a C5 totaled by a little rain that got sucked into the engine, insurance replaced it in 2002. The paint on mine has aged ok, but the front bumper color has aged differently than the rest of the car now. My C5 has been comfortable, reliable, and fast for over 20 years. Never regretted buying it, hated the $800/month payment. I won't do that again for a new C8. Subbed & liked.

[@yawningdoodle]

P.S. Glad your over the covid. I just got over it also.

[@michaelmoore8414]

Sharp project!

[@richieduck67]

Great find what a bargain

[@mmanda515]

Jeez, love that durango!!!!!

[@slomaro-mz9mk]

Sounds like my 02 camaro when I got it that tick sounds like a bad lifter that's what was wrong with my ls1.