Massive Brakes! ..are too big // 1974 2UZ V8 Celica

[@87Supra4runner]

Love you Sarah for not just being a copy and paste youtuber. I appreciate your attitude, your humor, your attention to detail and your choice in vehicles to work on. Keep it up.

[@darthdzl]

Hear hear. This, in addition to what I said.

[@nealchristensen1793]

The big question what is the next build ? Sarah !

[@darthdzl]

@@nealchristensen1793 Aw c'mon. Let's let her get this one done first, shall we? 😁

[@adrianmonk4440]

I DO NOT THINK YOU'LL GET A BIG HEAD. YOU ARE TOTALLY AWESOME. Teaching Through Repair Technic, Correct Vintage Part selection, Correct Vintage period look, & great humor. Really enjoy your videos.

[@LanceDavide-f3j]

​@@darthdzl🎉😮

[@jeffsr8300]

Growing up in the '60s-70's as a volunteer firefighter we used to give tot finder stickers to any family with children. Great Job Thanks.👍👍

[@im3phirebird81]

You're a warrior Sarah. It's not always easy being one. Some moments i get the feeling you miss Charlie and Angel being part of what you're doing, like when you drop certain comments. I do hope and wish for you to be able collaborate again so you have more company again while grinding it out day in and day out in your garage. I know having thousands of watchers from all around the world is not the same as actually having people close to you in your physical presence. I wish you nothing but the best girl. There are many out there who have nothing on you :-) Keep rocking!

[@yanis905]

+1 for direct eye contact with the camera. It does bring the audience a bit closer in. And your 1974 couldn’t be more timely after I’ve listened to the 1982 one on a road trip this morning.

[@mrwest5552]

Sarah is so intelligent, able to cope and adapt and be FASCINATING to watch plus support. 👍

[@joconnell3473]

Sarah, if you ever get an MRI please make sure you mention those metal fragments in your eye. It’s possible that a tiny one might not have been completely removed and in a powerful magnet it can do some serious damage.

[@stewartlee8858]

Sarah on a Sunday morning Brisbane, Australia. Perfect. Now coffee.

[@SkunkBearTK]

Funny tip about the magnet! I had a shard get stuck in my eye (not just floating around in there). It was horrible. In my panic (and the horror scenarios running through my head about Dr.s poking around in my eye), I decided to try using a magnet I had from an old hard drive to pull it out. It was a success!

[@waynedemke3026]

I'm an old time street drag racer from the early 70's. We were lucky to have disc on the front end let alone on the rear. Stopping a 4000 lb car sometimes was more exciting than getting it going. I envy the massive stopping power you put on such a lite car. Love your show.

[@craigcraigster4999]

Same here. The factory front discs on my '69 Cougar were much appreciated ("thank you" Lincoln Mercury), still wish it had discs all around like Vettes back then, but being a high school teenager I couldn't be that picky. Besides, I still needed the rest of my budget for go-fast mods such as shiny wheels, fat tires, and new paint job. 😄

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

We had a 69 Cougar that had front discs. Was still fun to try and stop once we put a built 428 SCJ in it. I had a 86 5.0 modded with Nos and it had 9" discs in front with tiny drums in the back...A few times at the track I had to go out where the dragsters turned around as I couldn't stop at the street car turn out...@@craigcraigster4999

[@RussellBaker]

This video has triggered happy childhood memories, as 10 year old, my uncle had a red twincam manual back in about 76/77 and it was seriously rapid for back then.

[@bsmirnov]

I'm not on Spotify, so I transferred your "1982 Supra" playlist to YT Music more or less accurately (not all song versions you used were available, so my list is 10 minutes longer 🤷‍♂). Will do the same with your "1974 Celica" playlist if you don't mind.

[@mostcom]

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[@SarahnTuned]

Go for it!

[@bsmirnov]

@@SarahnTuned Done. Both playlists are publicly available on my YT channel (anyone can add them to own library). That 70's list is fire! Love it! 🤘

[@LesterSuggs]

Thank you for doing this! ❤❤❤

[@mrh3085]

I have them both! Also made a one myself titled 1980’s Supra. Hope you like it.

[@frankandrews58]

Sarah, as we say here in Australia you a 'top sort', 'great Chick', 'a rippa Sheila' all of which describe you as being the very best person on YT car channels doing unique resto's on classic cars....that are actually attainable. Only trouble is you set such an amazinly high bar I am only capable of appreciating your work. I would not be able to attain your level of quality work I fear!

[@SarahnTuned]

Rippa Sheila! f*cking love this! Haha

[@productdesign9626]

@@SarahnTuned many older aussie men would describe you as being "a bit of alright"

[@jjohnston1788]

I love watching you solve problems on the go. Your love of cars shines thru and of course your obsessive side too! Love it!

[@cwwiss1]

I'm 69 going on ridiculous but the one thing i've taken from watching Sarah is to be cleaner. I clean everything before putting it back in now. Thanks Sarah ❤.

[@Gritt982]

Thanks for sharing Spotify playlists. It's fun for us, and even tho there's no money in it directly it still lingers in our minds and hearts while we drive and can't watch KZbin. I wish KZbin worked on android auto.

[@JoshHefnerX]

Sarah, that shoulder on the shock stud is the load-bearing surface. I'd recommend filling in the unsupported area with a bit of washer cut/welded in in the old hole or some other bit of metal to add support there. You could be running a possibility of bending that in the future, and would make for a bear to repair.

[@micd9256]

Once this Toyota build is done and you guys host another car meet, I will totally drive down from Phoenix to see it. I'm pretty sure it's going to be your best build yet, and hard to top.

[@johntamlyn6383]

A tot locator sticker is a fantastic historical reference! You never know what you’re going to learn when watching Sarah!

[@jspaulding4106]

Don't forget Mr. Yuck stickers for all your under sink poisons!

[@toddsimpson9164]

Since I went to school between 1977 - 1991, I remember being given the "Tot Finder" stickers back in the 1970s-1980s!

[@bozerbrett7867]

As a retired sheet metal worker, I've had my share of metal tid-bits in the ole eyeball. No fun, I never thought of removing them with a magnet lol.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

You Spotify playlists are fire. Now because I know you listen to more music than just on those playlists, you should do them for your other cars and trucks too. Love to hear what you would put on your Gram’s Ranger playlist.

[@markphilpot8734]

Some don’t know you have done it this way since the garage days. You are an original one of a kind builder. You figure it out and you get it done. Not all are able, but we long timers know how hard headed and bound and determined you can be. Compromise is what others do, not our Sarah. It takes longer, but it will get done and done right. Press on Sarah, yeah buddy!💖👍🏻🛠

[@Jim-fe2xz]

When we would install full sized aircraft parts in scaled down air vehicles, we would say "if your company ID can slip through, that's called clearance! (Approximately .030") LOL A key thickness et beaucoup!

[@trippinwithdumas1382]

That line, about you're different builds. Love love love your videos. Great car content for a general car lover. You're funny, smart and details. Thank you.

[@lexwells4763]

Sarah you need to keep a eye wash cup set in your shop. If this ever happens again, you'll thank yourself for having them. If it happened once, it can happen again. I also recommend the safety goggles over glasses. They work the best. Your vision is nothing to take for granted. Best wishes.

[@EricV63]

Goggles are a great suggestion, but a simple rule is when tiny fragments of material are flying about, a face shield over safety glasses or goggles is really warranted and easy to use. Face shields stop everything since there are no small vents. All the more important when you're working with things above you.

[@mattgarrett2571]

I'm sure it's really frustrating in the moment, but my favorite part of your videos is watching you solve problems.

[@chaoticpuppet1]

I grew up building and fixing older cars. Right now I can't do that and I miss it. I live that nostalgia through your videos. Thank you very much for all your efforts. It really means a lot for many of us.

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Nice fabrication on the shock relocation. I love watching your videos Sarah. Always impressed how you find solutions when things don't go as planned. Have a great day!

[@lanternsown3525]

There's a enough LS Swaps out already! It's always nice to see someone do something different Sarah.

[@802Garage]

Great save for the rear calipers!

[@davidsimmons6197]

Downloaded the 1974 Celica playlist on Spotify! Please be careful with your eyes Sarah, they are important. I laughed a little when you called the Ranger your confessional, and you are correct those quick one on one interactions are welcome. Love your videos, can't wait for the next one.

[@gibhamracing37]

I grew up in rural Indiana in the 80's and those tot finder stickers were everywhere. I'm pretty sure i remember them being passed out in school for us to take home

[@brandycupp9601]

I love what you do. As one car girl to another. Your doing great. ❤

[@keasbeydave]

Love to see your problem solving abilities. You always downplay the depth of knowledge that you have but you are not fooling anyone.

[@Nonakame]

Soo much innuendo! Love it. Keep making things that no one else does, that’s why we love you Sarah!

[@g.fortin3228]

Thanks for that tip with the magnet.. hope I never have to use it but great to know :- )

[@amack9702]

Sarah, you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your work and your passion for what you do! Please don’t ever stop!

[@LMacNeill]

I like that you build things that others don't, too. That's the main reason I watch this channel -- I'm definitely not going to see something I've seen before.

[@andreasbenning]

Geez, Sarah, I'm glad your eye is okay! I've actually never gotten any metal in my eye (except for a coat hanger hook, but that's out of context here...) but I've pulled quite a few pieces out of my face and thought how lucky I was not to get it in my eye. Even if protection is used, things can go wrong. Nice work with the Celica, I've really enjoyed watching this build! I'm starting to realize it will soon be done and I'm already sad we won't get to see it that much soon. :) Thanks for uploading! Greetings from Sweden

[@texas1step]

I like that the rear disk has a separate drum pad for the parking brake.

[@douglaskaye1395]

Thanks!

[@franklindner8259]

Love. Your fearless attitude.u rock

[@australirish3426]

I feel your pain with the axel hardware, I have the same 9” Wilwood combo. The Wilwood backing plates have a rubber bung that you can remove and adjust the parking brake from the rear.

[@australirish3426]

Also… I needed plenty of clearance between the rear calliper and shock for the brake plumbing. The callipers are 1/8 NPT and I needed to adapt this down to a metric flare nut, so I needed room for a 90 degree adapter fitting.

[@davidzimmer2694]

Sarah I'm a OG scriber and have missed a bunch of your vids. I can't tell you how proud I am of how you've advanced your channel and yourself over the years. I'm really glad to be back.

[@danvdz]

This build is the beans !

[@StephenHerrod-v6m]

High school senior class of '73, former AF brat and current Toyota owner, your Celica playlist is perfection. Thanks! Now, let's do an Alfa...

[@aaronfox5808]

Thank you for sharing.... I am hooked on your channel. Your sarcasm is as golden as that build. Please never stop or alter being the you . That ride is going to be awesome.

[@Mike_Costello]

Magnets in tissues to remove metal from the eye is not the hack I was expecting but the one we all need!! Several of my friends drove these Celica's here in Australia in the 80's while I had my Datsun 1600 (510 in the US). This is what we all dreamed our cars would be if we weren't so poor delivering pizza and going to university. How about a Datsun 240Z build next!!

[@matthammond14]

I just liked both your Spotify play lists, 😂 thought I'd stick it on only to find out it was almost identical to my own playlist...😂😂😂

[@Cmnore]

Sarah=resilient+tenacious+determined. And being a metalhead to boot? PRICELESS

[@tperki2322]

A magnet to get metal frag out of your eye... BRILLIANT!!!! Never woulda thought it.

[@garyworokevich2524]

Has a Tony Stark vibe to it.

[@charlesheit4880]

Sarah, regarding your rear brake problem. This is why pro build shops assemble the whole vehicle first, THEN disassemble for paint, body work, powder coating, chrome, etc. Finally, reassemble vehicle. VOILA! Something to remember for next time.

[@jjohnston1788]

Thanks again!

[@GarageItYourself]

That's a pretty snazzy brake upgrade there. Should have the owner headbutting the windscreen with ease 😉 One thing I would suggest with the rear shock mount is using a threaded rod joiner instead of just the single nut. Reason being is the levering forces of the shock on that 6mm thick mounting plate and nut is a bit flimsy IMO and the threaded joiner welded to in there would spread the levering forces over a large distance. Really coming together though 😊

[@mandrakejake]

You're amazing Sarah

[@ShiftyKen08]

Disaster averted. Great solutions come from understanding the problem, and you nailed it. I really enjoy watching you work.

[@MrJpiarull]

Love the dentist analogy when you grinded down the caliper component. My mother is one and dexterity/steadiness are tremendously underappreciated.

[@christopherberg2689]

Im looking forward to seeing you. I will wait till the sky falls down.

[@sarahmanalapan8443]

You can change my oil girl. No seriously, it really needs to be done and your shop is super better outfited than my drive way. 😂

[@LMacNeill]

Damn -- *ANOTHER* awesome playlist!! I could so totally go on a roadtrip with you and never get tired of the music you'd pick. Saved!!

[@timburns5025]

Magnet!! Always for metal Chips, also emergency room to check out! My grandad lost his eye that way! Don't dig at it when getting in your eye!

[@davidginns4112]

Excellent content as always. Highlight of the day, as usual. Your unique work and on camera talents are much appreciated.

[@lamarschoell7827]

DANG, the playlist is absolutely perfect. Definitely some of my top favorites of all time. School by Supertramp I haven't heard this song in 20 years or more. 😊📻

[@SarahnTuned]

My dad was born in the 60s and was VERY into rock music, so it helped!

[@jasonfalk7696]

I'm super happy that you aren't LS swapping this car Sarah! I've watched everything you've put out, because they're YOUR idea's, not because that's what might be the most popular. Great job!!

[@johnnyhotrod]

It’s never easy.I too got a metal shard in my eye and ended up in the emergency room,I waited it out but after a day my eye just kept tearing non stop and I couldn’t see. Keep up the great work!

[@garrettsharp89]

Love to see the updates on this car, it’s going to be so bad ass when it’s done.

[@mishimposble]

Love how the car is coming along. Hey, anyone know the song played around 15:00 ???

[@m.rei85]

Always impressive. Thanks to you, my car related vocabulary in English seems to be better than in German. And I'm from and living in Germany. 😅

[@bobuncle8704]

Them brakes are looking stout. The supra playlist is at 4986, and the celica is at 1046. Yes, DJ is a calling. I’m just really enjoying them. I keep going….Oh! I haven’t heard that in so long!!!

[@SHOdown13]

I didn't do your music playlists because it's everything I already listen to on my Playlist. 😂. Those brakes are going to stop that car like it needed to stop yesterday. I'm truly impressed at your level of knowledge at such a young age.

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Superb welds by Seth !

[@Primus54]

I’m always amazed how you never let an obstacle defeat you. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@bobmiller7426]

I really enjoy your Metal On/ Metal Off. Fun.👍

[@billkidd5020]

that's a great tip Sarah I hope your eyes are ok

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

First of all I wanted to tell you your Playlist on Spotify I are phenomenal. But I also wanted to tell you how much I love this build that you're doing. I'm very partial to this Celica, and it's not just because it's the same model year as I am.

[@davinlaroche3029]

Don't be afraid to cut a hole in the rotor in-line with the hole in the axle flange so you can adjust the park brake. It won't hurt anything.

[@addytuney2028]

So happy you got the metal out of your eye! Great vid thank you fam!

[@505LuckyandStephanie]

What a video, what a car, What A WOMAN! Can't stop watching this channel. WOW!!❤

[@mikeklein4949]

Thank you for being careful. You keep us sane.

[@orawas]

The magnet eye shard extraction technique you mentioned blew my mind

[@annonymous7440]

Safety goggles are heaps better than "safety" glasses. Whenever I have to "finesse" parts I get safety goggles and a face shield. Learned that on my 5th trip to the eye doc. Stay safe.

[@michaelmitten2977]

More playlists! I've been jamming to both of them. I think we need Ranger and Bronco ones. Or, how about your personal faves!!!. :) My biggest playlist I made is my Classic Rock, 389 songs. Great video. Major kudos to you for having to do it all yourself now.

[@afd1959]

Wow! You said it, I heard it. When That car was brand new I was living in Nashua building street cars. After that the Lakes Region.

[@jamiegroves1761]

Sarah hasn’t got No in her ❤️ Nice cobbling 😎🍺👍🇦🇺

[@glencompton2522]

I say … “ SHHPORTT “ now and I like it. Love u love your blogs. Oh I’m ocd too with the little things 😂

[@99wolfseditionify]

I have only ever been absolutely satisfied, entertained and in Awe. Definitely a Doctor of Automobiles.

[@moimeme6749]

This is not a problem sarah can modify and adapt a part ! You are very strong.

[@esiebert7625]

Great work, that’s funny about your brakes, my daughter’s favorite band is Will Wood and the tapeworms.

[@davidking3699]

Sometimes, it's possible to adjust the rear parking brake from the backing plate side... and perhaps like my old F100, just drive it in reverse and apply the brake, and they auto-adjust... an l-shaped bracket might have been a solution for the shock absorber, just turn the bottom mount bolt 90 degrees inwards...

[@dolfandon7124]

Haven't listened yet but I can tell you have excellent taste in music in addition to wrench skill. Top work, mad I missed out on the Supra

[@aaroncarvell7320]

This channel is great, thanks to Sarah, I love the build strategy.

[@thomasgunther]

I like how the t-shirt color matches the car. Such attention to the details. Also very cool t-shirt.

[@benoitguitard2887]

Thank you so much for your videos and your playlists. I realized that back in the eighties I was listening the celica playlist’s titles at the same time that the Supra’s titles. Classics never get old

[@jaglazzarinim2558]

I was working on my XJR jag today I had mice eat some of my wiring ffuuck but you are my inspiration

[@richardgalindo1364]

Not a plug and play build. Sarah had to re-engineer everything in order to fit this V8 into a car that was never built to have one. The platform has very little support so some non Japanese components being used can't be helped. A lot of us like doing strange builds. So keep being you Sarah. That's why we keep coming back.

[@Freditovfss]

That Supra playlist is totally bangin'👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@Patrick-857]

My advice for getting steel particles in your eye is to grab a cheap pair of ear buds like like what used to come with your phone, wack em with a hammer, and carefully remove the tiny neodymium magnet. Its smooth and very small. Put it in your eye and let it roll around for a bit, and like magic you'll have no more steel in your eye.

[@AB-C1]

Great job Sarah as always, Looking forward to that engine coming back to you.. It a great build for sure! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@bluemagoo3116]

I remember the tot finder stickers. I did grow up in New England.

[@dirkdesouza5975]

10:25, omg Sarah, painful, so sorry hon.