I FIXED My $4,000 Corvette For $70 *First Drive*

[@rogermaybank9345]

You two sitting in the badly adjusted seats, driving a car with no windshield instantly made me think you were Steve Martin and John Candy in Planes, Trains and Automobiles!

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

Sir, do you think this car is safe to be on the road. Yes, yes I do. lol Great movie

[@MotorboatToo]

Not to mention the glass shards blowing around, and not even knowing if the brakes are going to stop the car.. Looks more like a... "Hold My Beer" moment. Lol

[@Getusom]

Awesome movie….where are your hands? Between 2 pillows….those aren’t pillows. Hahhahahaaa. Loved it

[@pizzonona]

This car is cooperating so much with you, please save it, dont scrap this one

[@darnellc7276]

It Sounds amazing

[@vadim7590]

Yes, please throw 20k into it.

[@ImYoutubing247]

Whatever is gonna make him money. He already said that saving most cars on the channel usually isn’t beneficial

[@herbiehusker1889]

​@@vadim7590just needs glass, junkyard seats, and a few minor things. You could have a nice car for less than $2000 more.

[@SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC]

Please fix it

[@gregdiamond6023]

It’s in your blood JR. You may still do a little salvage work but you’re back at fixing up hoopties.

[@gerry-p9x]

Yeah luv this trash content

[@redneck4528]

No one wants to watch videos of cars being parted out that's why channels like JJ auto wrecking has few views/subscribers etc and they are the biggest in a niche no one cares about.

[@holland1331]

Keep going with this one John Ross. This is one of the more interesting builds you’ve worked on lately. Thank you.

[@Six5.0]

Vandalized Z06 . $4,000 DJs Lock & Keys. $70 First rip in vandalized Z06… PRICELESS! 😂👏💪

[@Mrshoujo]

You'll just GOT to build this one up, nice & cherry restoration.

[@EncrypticMethods]

Repaint mint blue, coilovers, massive wing. Track weapon

[@Chris-hw4mq]

LMAO, no they wont they will just flip it.

[@RealRickCox]

Dang… that was FAST! Looking forward to seeing how it’s completely restored.

[@gerry-p9x]

Holy shoot batman do a wrap on it

[@scotts1668]

Doesn't this just hsve chevys notoriously inefficient and dated 5.7 in it..... slow af

[@mtrgv]

You all should drive the Corvette to the Bowling Green Kentucky Corvette Museum and park on the grass out front!! "Hey man, I need some parts, you got some?!" LOL

[@SlimWhittman]

I was smiling the entire time you were driving it. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@badmonkey3669]

Maybe that ground wire on the BCM has something to do with your light problem that would explain why it was there if so

[@frostshock13]

Man, I would have killed to find this deal. Such a fun car to rebuild.

[@Sealdog8321]

Idk if fun is the word I would use...🤔 maybe interesting...

[@brian5o]

While you’re waiting to have the transmission rebuilt, you can double-clutch into the gears with the bad synchros. Depress the clutch- shift into neutral- release the clutch- depress the clutch- shift into the next gear.

[@bearing_aficionado]

I didn't realize Mexico got that cold? You did do this test drive in Mexico, right?🤣

[@FarrellMcGovern]

It's certainlhy makes a nice sound! Watching you during those frosty pulls reminded me of that old "blown away" Maxell tape commercial with the guy sitting in front of a JBL L100 speaker.

[@avioncamper]

How many of his viewers even remember that commercial and print ad?

[@WatchJRGo]

@@avioncamper I know I sure do, used to use their cassettes 💯

[@herbiehusker1889]

​@avioncamper anyone older than 30 should know it.

[@avioncamper]

@@herbiehusker1889 At 57, I better :)

[@gerry-p9x]

Is it live???? Or Memorex??¿?

[@AndyZ325is]

The best series in a long time. Save it. I want to see more!!

[@JBsC6]

You don’t need the special hud windshield to see the hud . I had a 2001 z06 that didn’t come with a hud and installed a hud with the non hud windshield that came with the car and it was fine. Lots of guys with c5 s that did not come with hud installed hud with the non hud windshield and it was fine. Good luck

[@caddyguy5369]

It's really up to the individual as to how much a blurry image bothers them. If you look at your display close, you will notice two slightly offset images. That is the difference in the special windshield. On a normal one the inside and outside of the glass are relatively parallel resulting in offset images. The special ones focus it to one image. Now if it is worth the difference in cost for most people? I would guess probably not. I believe the magnitude of offset can vary with the shape of the windshield, so some cars may be worse than others. I have a HUD in a 2000 SSEi. I broke my HUD windshield, ironically removing the HUD module. :-) I thought I had glass coverage, but I didn't so I ended up using a spare non HUD windshield that I had laying around and was saving. The difference is quite noticeable. It is usable as you can make out the speed well enough and that is all I really want it for. The smaller icons are a bit blurry though. I would prefer a HUD windshield, but that will have to wait until it breaks again as I have glass coverage on it now.

[@caddyguy5369]

Afterthought: It would help be not as bothersome if you've never seen the focused image I suppose.

[@mkuhlman77]

Like two boys in a candy store. Dad can we keep the puppy? 😂 I love it

[@mtrgv]

Used retail price for a 2002 Z-06; $16,600 - $21,600 So at 4 grand JR got a great deal. Window glass; $1000, Seats; $500, Tune; $250. So with a total of $1750.00 he'll have a running and driving Corvette, seems like a killer deal to me.

[@TheJohn8765]

The whole interior is garbage, tho. As is the bodywork and paint. And with 12 owners, the engine and tranny and brakes are super abused. That thing has been launched hundreds of times, no doubt. It's a dead man walking.

[@mtrgv]

Even with a good used interior from an junked Corvette, say 750 bucks, he's still under 7,000 dollars compared to a good used Z06 at 16000 dollars. @@TheJohn8765

[@embeastn_plays6925]

This is the perfect level of build / cadence 2ish days a week for a month. Every man pocket lint rocket.

[@stevestadnik9206]

Those are easy to bypass. You can find a chart online with the 15 different values of resistance. Then get a potentiometer and an ohmmeter and try each value. Have to wait 10 minutes between each try. When you find the value, solder in a fixed resistor. I have done this on a GM TPI swap.

[@josephshuster4904]

Too Cool from Central Florida,,way to go,an old Vette owner,,old Wichita guy,,,,

[@rudypernas7962]

please SAVE IT is a good car and sound really nice love your channel

[@brian5o]

I’m reposting this comment in hopes that you’ll see it, JR. There’s a work-around for bad synchros. I know it works because I’ve used it myself before. When shifting into the gears with bad synchros here’s what you do…. Depress the clutch- shift from prior gear into neutral- release the clutch- depress the clutch again- shift into gear with bad synchros- release the clutch. Doing this helps the gears mesh better, prevents grinding and with practice, you’ll get damn quick at it. I know I did. I had an 88 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP. A friend of mine had one before me and after me and all 3 cars had bad 2nd gear synchros. I learned double-clutching from my friend.

[@rogercollins2653]

Save the car for when you don't have any other content you see you can always bring this back up and do something on it and we're going to watch it and we're going to be really cool about it because as you improve this car we is your followers are you know we're going to feel like we're part of this you know make us part of this As you move forward with this project just invite us along

[@jamesemcclure]

That Corvette is going back to your grass roots of you channel. Awesome purchase

[@uncleheide]

Great project- please follow-thru and finish this nice

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

OMG...you two taking that thing out for a drive had me belly laughing. Just a couple of big kids!!😂

[@ShaunCox5]

good project car for the channel and its not a boring car, I'd like to see what you guys can do with it maybe mod it? Would be a good series imo

[@jeremyTallen1]

Nothing beats a test drive in Mexico!

[@rocketsdachampions]

Man this video was amazing JR, when is first started to the first test drive, I was smiling and laughing my azz off lol!!

[@Cartier_specialist]

It looked like the idle issue healed itself based on the last start just before the end. I'd think 950 rpm would be an okay idle for a manual car. Perhaps a smidge high.

[@gerry-p9x]

Better than a sinkhole Corvette from the museum!!!!!!!

[@brandons9398]

What is it about the roar of an engine that makes a grown man smile and scream like a child in a candy store? I really don’t know, but I absolutely love it.🎉

[@hiimjustinw]

It wants to run! Best episode on the channel in a while! Love it!

[@gerry-p9x]

Better than goooooonzsquads

[@TheJeracuda]

I STILL say that Oreilly's needs to sponsor you as you go there so often giving them free advertisement in your videos lol

[@Anne6621]

tan interior would look killer cool , black interiors are to hot anyway

[@peterdaniel66]

OMG you just took me back 35 years with that drive. My favorite channel by far

[@Stuntfish]

It's time to look at the Gt8 by DDR motorsports. You can use that car to build one. They might even make you a deal if you turn it into a build series.

[@Revvedupmontana]

For that price and as well as it runs, I agree with eric and you should fix and keep it for a while.

[@00DUCK]

That thing sounds great! Looks like it would be a fun cheap hotrod after fixing all of the little issues, glass, seats, lights, headliner, tune, clean it up inside and out.

[@frh-freerangehuman]

I was crying watching you test drive. 😂. It reminded me of pictures of speed tests on the salt flats. Great fun.

[@therefactory8114]

You don't have to use the HUD glass. I've installed HUD in 2 early 2001 z06s that never had it and it works fine without the special glass. Can see it in direct sunlight fine. I'm sure it's better with HUD glass but not necessary.

[@djuell01]

Smiles per mile were amazing, I am sure it was a great feeling getting that started and taking a ride. I hope you build it unless some one gives you an offer now as is.

[@cppctek]

Fav project I’ve seen in a longggggggggggggggggg time. I’d ditch the hud. Also I’d dyno it and tune it asap

[@gerry-p9x]

Drive it like you stole. It.....

[@stevestudley5685]

I knew this was going to be fun! Keep up the videos on the yellow - black - blue Corvette. We love it.

[@lukewalker1051]

Educational and entertaining. All said, the car hobby is a leap of faith. Believing it can be done. What a tangled web of BS to climb through the steps of getting the PCM to talk to the key and get it it to fire. This thing with some paint correction, glass and rebuilt trans would be the perfect track rat. Beat the hell out of it at the track until it breaks, fix it and beat it some more.

[@ajvot71]

Make it an Eric build!🎉. Also, they make plastic razor blades that work really well for scraping without damaging the finish. Might want to give them a try.

[@avioncamper]

Great deal JR. Replace the glass, polish the paint, and replace those seats. Not sure about swapping the whole interior or just the buy correct front seats. Sure is loud ! Is the the same model Jake has?

[@edgardominguez8678]

I will watch every video related to this car made by you, several times each. Please. 🙌🏻

[@daun7710]

Awe man, that's bad ass. Good find bro. The chick that beat the hell out of that car is fuming right now. Her competition lives on.

[@tjm5492]

Great drive. Felt so much like I was in the cockpit with you guys I had to put on a hoodie!

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

You've nailed "your look" at 14:28 dude. I'm not even kidding - dress like that all the time.

[@mannine99]

nice beater Z06

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

It sounds so good! Excellent score!

[@brucesahroian1482]

JR! This brought a smile to my face!!! Happy moments!!

[@blackenigma1054]

cool video jr…… i think you should keep it awhile and make some videos on it. It can’t hurt and that motor sounds very healthy!👍🏿😂

[@isaacsoderlund9677]

Eric is going to love love love his new car!

[@windronner1]

That was one terrific series. Congratulations, Corvette whisperer.

[@grabir01]

Make sure to rock the motor back and forth while watching your distributor to check for timing chain slack.

[@rsw9480]

Standard Windshield Glass will work with the Heads Up no problem .I added HUD to a 2002 I had with standard Windshield and it worked fine.

[@dmann1209]

Hardcore driving experience! Solid content , I am looking forward to the repairs.🎉

[@SteveBassen]

Definitely deserves a long term restoration project!

[@chrisi9265]

If I remember correctly for VATS, if you know the resistance value you can just interrupt the VATS wire in the steering column with the same value resistor and bypass it.

[@SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC]

That C5 is so cool please don’t tear it apart and scrap it

[@victorthecarguy3126]

I'll bet you could use one of those stick on display tape stuff from a set of obd2 Chinese gauges to have the HUD work on a standard glass.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

To Quote those most wise philosophers Bill & Ted, “EXCELLENT”.

[@TraceZ28]

I had a Pilkington non-HUD windshield in a C5 years ago and it was no issue.

[@mtrgv]

JR driving with the lean back seat; priceless !!!

[@dieselfueler]

That bcm ground wire is probably from the lmc-5 that's looks to be installed.

[@floodx4947]

I just have to wonder, at what point in this cars life did it go from being someone dream car, to just getting completely roached? My C5 has nearly double the miles, and is in 'near' mint condition. It has a few paint chips, and the leather looks like you would expect for 200k and 20 years, but it's still my baby.

[@LTV_inc]

I’m impressed by a man who has extra BCM,s. 😊

[@RealRickCox]

Man - that car sounds MEAN!!

[@troypeacock5754]

Won't rubbing alcohol take off the house paint? Or mineral spirits?

[@michaelcabral2174]

Couple of cheap needlenose vice grips do wonders on the side terminal batteries itallows you to jump them really easy

[@macgroober1396]

FYI those door window seals are NLA from GM the last time I checked. Repros are out there but I haven't read any good reviews.

[@wrcconstructionllc]

Lee C just got in a Blue with black interior C5 Z06. Check with him on interior parts and back glass

[@Coltyyyyyyyy]

Hot Damn.....That engine purrs like a lion.

[@benjames2497]

I definitely think its worth saving the car. Fun to watch!

[@ssom7291ify]

That's so awesome! You're videos are great again! Please save it!

[@grahamfrost2480]

She's saying save me and give me a makeover. - Great car and what a sound. Also let's not forget it's a Z06 C5, 😁

[@N_Simerson]

$4k........save this beast! We all need a sick build series

[@5wasthenumber]

I love these awesome but cheap car videos. Much more approachable for the common guy in a garage! Super cars are nice, just out of reach.

[@johnulery5179]

Hey good morning from Philippines here for the winter! What about the ford focus transmission update? Keep up the great job enjoy your vids

[@autospecial1]

Keep going with it. Resurrect this one.

[@mtrgv]

A half a dozen repairs and she can run with the big dogs. Where are you going to find a running & driving 2002 Corvette at 4000 dollars? not many places for sure.

[@frankm8533]

Definitely not

[@JSAFIXIT]

Personally, I'd have myself one badass track car. For 4 grand, and probably 4 grand more to get it sorted, you'd have one badass ripper

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

Looks like a great candidate for @PowerTour @JohnRoss ??!! lol… How’s the inside of your house going there? We’ve not had an update in quite a while.. Stay blessed brother!!

[@murry001]

Whoever owned this car before you did absolutely EVERYTHING you should never do to a car.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Before you junk it lmk ill buy it and fix it up. Im looking for a cheap fun car project right now. Good find for sure jr.

[@anthonygeiss3708]

JR has his own definition of fixed.

[@blakeperry9729]

I have two c5 Z cars, and the windshield cracked on one, and I just had the plain non HUD glass put back in it, and you can still see the HUD perfect.

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

Good information to know.

[@kramer8865]

@WatchJRGo I might be completely wrong and if so please disregard, maybe someone in the comments might know better. But would you be able to buy some Head up Display film from an aftermarket HUD system and use that instead of getting the OEM windshield from GM to work with the cars HUD system?

[@FrederickSavoy-vk3fe]

I have a question I see the ignition says pool key wait 10 seconds. I’m having that problem with mine. It stays column lock. I did the bypass for the mod but still get message.

[@herbiehusker1889]

This is the content i subscribed for.

[@leevandyke8524]

You look like the blues Brothers, 166 miles to Chicago, like I said before that would be awesome drift car

[@tomgrice4493]

Love to see you fix this car.

[@jimdieseldawg3435]

That’s gotta be a keeper and you can promote your salvage business skills by building it back up with only pre-owned parts 🙂

[@homer23422000]

Your other issue for resale value is the seats, I know Corvette aftermarket seats are expensive, and OE seats are old and might be a little worn out, but would work if you just wanted to clean the interior, exterior, fix the glass and the other obvious problems, and sell it in a year for maybe $7-8K as a beater Z06.

[@bengriffin8905]

Great pick up.

[@sportsguy28227]

Sounds Awesome!! Are your eyeballs frozen??