I Rip & Tear Apart the Rustiest 1959 Chevy El Camino on YouTube! What Have I Done? Can I Fix It?

[@thomas-i5o7h]

I close my eyes and just imagine this car fully restored and looking fantastic !!! It'll be a hit at the car shows !!!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Me too! I can't wait!

[@madgingercustoms]

This build is going to be awesome. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank for watching!

[@stormchaser300]

Jason at 36:29 is what is called a ground or earth strap one connects to the chassis and the other end to the engine block. the rubber piece is what the engine rests on once its in the car also known as an engine mount.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@stormchaser300 but it's not a motor mount. It's to small and in the wrong location. Maybe a giant horn mount...lol

[@stormchaser300]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage A horn could be a possibility. I'm from New Zealand we have right hand drive cars here i forgot you have a left-hand drive, You need to find a restored car like yours and have a peek under their bonnet to see what it would be. Maybe its a filter to stop engine noise from the engine on the old AM car radios before FM radio was a thing. LOL 😂😂🤣🤣

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@stormchaser300 someone said probably a electric fuel pump

[@stormchaser300]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage Hopefully you find out before your next upload. lol

[@christinebettencourt4163]

That's right, engine ground, gotta have it! Come on, that's an easy one.

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

Your patience is the key bro!! Can't wait to see them all cleaned up, painted and installed...

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@pugliesesspeedshop Thanks Brother! I'm stoked to finally be making some progress!

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

@CountryBoyGasGarage I feel your pain, got a few projects like that myself... Worth the wait though, loving the 59!!

[@Sojourning_]

It's the body frame ground strap for the engine, continuity. with out that car wont start, or what happens the voltage gets confused and creates it's own ground, I seen the polarity reverse, Ground go positive. Ground strap. My 2015 Chevy 4x has it nearly located in the vary same location, That ground strap should rust out on my truck, all the electronics go crazy, even the steering will start to jump back and forth, so all who have a Chevy like mine, it's hid up above behind the inner fender liner well cover, they rot out. I'm very surprised to see it. Building muscle cars back in the day, We put two no# 9 copper wire for grounds from the body to the engine block, one on each side off the fire wall and from the engine block to the frame, make up your own batt cable ground cable, one on each side should cover it. It isn't over kill, Chevy starters charging system, ignition on those old cars can get to be vary sketchy at time. as for the starter, use a number 9 wire from the ignition to the starter, remove the factor wire in the junction wire block on the outside of the fire wall, to the starter replace it that goes for the Distribuidor. and voltage regulator. over heated starters, doesn't like to turn over, put a long nut on the stud post, where the positive cable goes, moving the wires out away from the ex-manifold. it will cure that issue for good. I ran big blocks and small blocks, but the big blocks were more fussy at times. heat. Having engine over heating issues, back in the day we had engine oil water coolers that mounted at the engine oil filter, plus I put an additional trans cooler, all for running out in the CA desert, I never ever had any over heating issues other then the starter some times. The long long on the positive post on the starter fix that. Fix one thing at a time, never never get anxious about other things until your done with what your working on. In time with some luck, some of the stuff will find you out when it is time. I highly recommend replacing the body cab mounting grommets. they do effect the electrical system. grounding, rust. when you get around to teh head lights and tail lights, you will need to cut off all the old wire connectors, at lest two inches back, or more or get a fresh harness, or make your own.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@joesprague1464]

Rod building for the rust of us.Attainable.

[@jaysonhallson-ow5gp]

Good stuff. Keep up the great work. Gravel floors and hotrods... nothing more authentic than that!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@jf2369af]

It is going to look beautiful once everything is all done.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@fredbrooks6488]

Have fun

[@DannyWildmen]

I like your idea of the chane on the spring. In the past I've used a spring compressor that I had bought. That compresser had always sketched me out when I used it.

[@Awsom47Merc]

They make one that literally bolts over the coils. It's less sketchy.👊😎👍

[@DannyWildmen]

@@Awsom47Merc the one I have had three bolts on it. With a clamp on top and one on bottom. What sketches me out is the bolts aren't as big as I would like them to be. But I bought that 20 years ago. Probably better ones out there now.

[@Awsom47Merc]

@@DannyWildmen The new ones have a C clamp that goes over a coil and though the spread bracket and bolts down on the outside of bracket so there's no way it can let go. 😎

[@michaelthrapp8790]

You're awesome bro I love watching your videos I want to see you get that thing all cleaned up and the engine in it and moving under its own power I love classics

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! I can't wait!

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

The upside to those brillo pad wheels over a flap disk is they take less metal off, almost none. You do have to wire wheel after if its pitted though. Great video Jason!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Oliver! I really appreciate your help!

[@jonnieters2306]

Enjoyed the video getting closer to being done look forward to seeing all your videos God bless you

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You! God Bless!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Great start, the front suspension is similar to the GM Holden 60 to 80's great job, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Donald!

[@Home-11]

Wow, a lot of work! It's fun and interesting at the same time. It will be good to see Oliver again. Sounds like a win, win, situation! See y'all next week! ✌️👍😁

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@briankinnear7461]

Nice work on the de-construction. Look forward to seeing things come back together. Be safe and stay well.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@briankinnear7461 Thanks Brian! I can't wait either!

[@craigbowley6783]

Still coming along great bro👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@zzydny]

Just imagining what this will look like in a few months. Gonna be great! 🌞

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks ZZ! I can't wait!

[@christianmccollum1028]

Great going. What a GEM of a '59! Blood, sweat,and tears

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@christianmccollum1028 Thanks!

[@robertburns3014]

Man, you're killing it! It is great seeing the progress you're making on the El Camino. I know it isn't easy, and the money challenges are always there, but you'll get there, Jason! You keep working at it, and we'll keep watching.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Robert! I really appreciate that!

[@brianhayes7618]

Lots of hard work ahead. We will be watching

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@robertsimmons1716]

I know this is a long shot, but being a Chevy and car makers even back then trying to save a buck using the same parts on more than one model, those headlight buckets look identical to Corvairs. There were a couple of types used I think, the 1960 model cars, the FC’s or vans use the same, and the ‘61-64’s another. If so there are many sources such as Clarks Corvair parts, California Corvair, and Corvair Ranch (1000 junk Corvairs).

[@FrankieNY59]

I love seeing your new uploads on the 59. It’s my absolute favorite car. In fact I own a 59 Roman red two door hardtop Impala for about 24 years now. Your content is awesome and I think it’s great that you’re bringing this old girl back to life. Keep up the great work, Jason. You’re doing incredible work on this car. Don’t get discouraged. We all hit bumps in the road but visualizing it all done will keep you going.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Awesome Car! Hey Thanks!

[@vayabroder729]

Like you say; these cars came rusty from factory but ARE THESE MODELS AWESOME! ‘59s are my favorite Chevrolets. I am pretty sure that one bit at a time will do it; it’s going to be awesome!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@vayabroder729 Hey Thanks! Love the 59s!

[@donh8973]

Looking good 👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@keithwallick7440]

I enjoyed this video! That's a lot of hard work you're going through there. I've made quite a few videos myself and I don't think people appreciate how much work goes into filming and editing. I thought you did a really good job putting this video together and I appreciate everything that goes into it. Looking forward to the next one!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You! It is hard but I will persevere!

[@trashandtrail]

Keep up the good work!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@trashandtrail]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage I've got a 20 ton press and I'm right up Big Fall Creek between Winberry and Reuben Leight.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@trashandtrail Hey Thanks! I didn't realize you were that close!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@trashandtrail I'm on Little Fall Creek

[@larryfernow4071]

Your gonna want to make a crutch to put on the inside of the a arm so you don't collapse the a arm while pressing on the new bushings. There's a picture of the tools in the service manual

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! I'm working on that today

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

My pleasure!

[@mavision6525]

Good new series.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@StMaartenIslandBoy]

Great job, and I always say the struggle is just part of the process...

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@ptrcmrn]

Great work!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@MetalheadofNorway1]

good job with that front suspension tear appart

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@MetalheadofNorway1 Thank you!

[@CrazyWillie01]

Me and my 56 2 dr wagon are with ya

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@TheJstewart2010]

You're doing a great job! On the core support being rotted same way in both your car and the parts donor, I feel your pain. I restored a C3 Corvette and every radiator support that was available was always rusted out in exactly the same place as my original. It was either fix what you had or spring for a repop. I see someone else said it already, but the mesh wire is the main ground strap between the frame and the motor. It spans the rubber motor mount because otherwise, there's no metal-to-metal connection between the motor and the frame.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! The mount isn't a motor mount though. Something else was mounted there

[@bernardbrady1651]

Keep moving forward brother. ❤. It will be worth all the hassle eventually.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Most definitely! Hey Thanks!

[@jimschafer9196]

Jason its coming together on step at a time - keep after it, enjoyed the content very much - at a loss of the insulated grounding part your revealed on the clip exit.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Jim!

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Awesome Jason, you have made great progress, a lot of work getting those bushings out, great job, be looking forward to the reassembly, really good video 😀😀

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@DesertRatFabrication Thank You!

[@TheCrackerBox]

You know how to eat an elephant ? One piece at a time !! keep trucking brother ! 👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

You got that right! Thanks!

[@jonamus]

Nice work man! That front end is gonna ride so smooth🤙

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks! I can't wait to drive it!

[@jasonborn867]

Outstanding work ethic and love the progress!! You got this bro!!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@jasonborn867 Hey Thanks!

[@Raycr]

A quick note on those front hubs. Later Chevy hubs from the mid to late 60s use roller bearings and will fit right up. That funny mount thing on the right frame rail, it ain't factory fo sure!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks for the tip!

[@phillipbouchard4197]

Hi Jason, That item you highlighted looks to be the main ground cable for the El Camino. Your vehicle has great similarities to my Uncles 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood wagon that I rode around in as a kid. I can remember my Cousin Bob and I dropping jelly beans through a rotted hole in the right rear wheel well as my Aunt Rita drove us down the road ! Those cars were prone to rust, but you appear to be winning the battle. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to your next video pressing in the new parts. Thanks for the video.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Philip!

[@Testing-123]

That looks like an old Chevy truck engine mount. How is it mounted? It looks like it's on sideways

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Not sure what it is...

[@surplusmarty2986]

You did alright on the front parts. I was in the same situation for my 78 k10. Needed the front headlights guys, grill and some time. Was cut exactly like yours. I could have went with a new repop, but the quality control is super spotty I’ve seen. You got a good bumper, grill and some chrome trim for 200 bones, that ain’t bad considering their scarcity. Sometimes we get home runs and others we strike out

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

You are right! Hey Thanks!

[@martinsargeant6133]

Can you get a hold of the classic Iowa classic cars and ask him about the front end for that El Camino?

[@Classic-Shack]

Great work, great video 👍👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@Classic-Shack Thank You!

[@Awsom47Merc]

Hey Jason. There's a ton of El Camino stuff on YT. Iowaclassiccar channel has one that reminds me of yours. Their's is almost done though. You could go the way of the 800hp blown one ?!! Peace Man ✌️😎👍p.s. glad you found your safety glasses ! 🤭👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I watch Ryan at ICC, also Coldwar motors and Theetravisb both doing 60s. Thanks Man!

[@Awsom47Merc]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage Thanks for the content ! 😇

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

I truly thought that you had taken a huge hiatus from facebook and youtube! I made a comment on a facebook post And you had indicated that you are putting videos back out and this is the First one I am able to check out.I will go back and check out the others. The last that I had seen you were just getting started On the el camino , after enclosing the shop, So it has been a while. I am extremely happy.You are back and that you got the show on the road!

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

Stylus from adventures made from Scratch on the you tube has a junk yard. He is an excellent source. Puddins Fab Shop has featured his yard before. I believe he is in the Oklahoma area, and might be an asset to this project for you! He does ship. You name it, he most likely has or can get ahold of parts for you.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@jamesmcdonald5868 Hey Thanks! Feels good to be back!

[@Doggymcdoggy664]

Should talk with Iowa classic cars. Ryan. He got bunches of parts for these cars. He tell you prices. At least you got a wall hangers also.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Totally! Hey Thanks!

[@jimsterling4568]

I just wanted to let you know I have a few 59 chev parts . Complete set of Drum -Drum set up Front hubs and rear Drums with new shoes with some miles on them . I have a 59 chev convertible with Disc brakes . Very good hood. Headlight buckets not for sure. If you are interested.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Wow! Hey Thanks Jim! 59 parts are getting harder to find, that's for sure...lol

[@tonygrenstiner4088]

Hey Jason great work just wanted to tell you that Speedway Motor's sell a great disc brake kit that will basically bolt on; I put the kit on my 61 Chevy Biscayne it works great if your interested later Tony

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Tony!

[@Fordsrock]

Hard work man

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@Fordsrock it is, but it needs to happen. Thanks for watching!

[@stevensilver1014]

like what your doing . Ground to body

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@jimsterling4568]

The ground cable is the ground between body and frame . just like your gas tank grounds to the body and grounds to frame then to battery

[@StevenStratford]

Nice one..so glad i subscribed

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@user-yu6px4xp1u Hey Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@craigbowley6783]

It's a ground strap. the other end would go to your block.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I understand the ground strap but what's the mount for? Not a motor mount.

[@aftershock2222]

Don’t feel bad about the front end you bought. In Commiefornia,that bumper alone would go for$300.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@paulsfam]

Chevy generator mount and ground strap

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@paulsfam I was thinking about that but I didn't realize they were mounted to the frame

[@coltonupchurch4368]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ I love it brother

[@paulweigle6872]

That is a body ground strap. Not sure what the mount was being used for though.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

It's strange

[@michaelthrapp8790]

Because bro you got a diamond in the rough she just needs a little bit of love and put her back together and she'll be beautiful

[@JoeJr75]

This car/ truck will be narley when you complete it.

[@jonsmith6496]

Gnarly

[@dannyplanck6498]

Cold War Motors is doing a 60 Impala

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I'm totally watching!

[@rickreeve1246]

what a shop u got there

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@rickreeve1246 working with what I got

[@rickreeve1246]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage my engine puller was a cotton wood limb and a chain hoist tools wass vice grips and 9/16and 1/3 inch wrenches and sweat done lot of cars never do that agin

[@rickreeve1246]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage p s didn t have a garage or torch or welder

[@tims72demon]

Do you use a sandblaster on the heavy rusted areas ?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@tims72demon if I had one!

[@tims72demon]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage I have one but it takes alot of air. My compressor isn’t that big so I only use it for small areas that I can’t get a grinder or wire wheel into. The El Camino is a good project. Good bones. Good job👍

[@adriannicholson8819]

when you go to put back swop out the drum brakes for disk brakes it will be a lot safer love you bro later

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Speedway sells a kit I believe!

[@supernovaVII]

Your work environment is sure much nicer than what I had when a replaced the lower ball joints on my 60 El Camino. It was the winter of 63 in Denver and working in my apartment parking lot and it was very cold! I’m pretty sure they were held in with rivets and all I had to get the rivets out was a hammer and chisel. What fun!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

We must adapt! Gotta do what we gotta do. Hey Thanks for watching!

[@danielstrachan8988]

😁👍👍

[@joethanks3745]

✌️

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

✌🏻

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

that's a flux capacitor.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Lol! 😆

[@Oregontrailblazin]

#101

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks for the gifts Becky!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

We hope you love them !

[@sherriaaberts8253]

Love new content Jason keep up great work

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@aaronrichards5814]

I tuned back in until I heard mortske. See ya

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Huh?