1974 Toyota Celica GT For $300 FLIP or BUST? - NNKH

[@elleryqueen4783]

People comment about the neighbours, I would love to live next door to this guy,so reminds me of me from years back, I appreciate the fact that people like myself and this guy make noise,smells,and temporary mess, but when the neighbours are in trouble we are the first to help. I love this guy and I wish him and his family and the baby on route,cat and dog the very best. Ellery from the uk 🇬🇧

[@randomguy1807]

I would love a neighbor like him too

[@elagduck]

Mad skilz too.....impressive.

[@defaultname531]

Me and a few friends had a "guys house", always wrenching, building and partying. Someone asked our neighbor how it was living next to us and they said "Great!" Other than the noise froml engine over revs, skillsaws and such they knew we were always willing to help out, cared about the neighbors and were friendly and decent. 😊

[@VDUBguy]

Autumn is here,the baby that is.

[@elleryqueen4783]

@@defaultname531 Fantastic, now it seems neighbours or fellow campers on campsites are reluctant to even smile at one another, how things have changed, in my later years I have put a gate into my older neighbours garden so I can check on him and supply water for him free, as he’s on a water meter and I’m not. Cheers to you. Ellery. Uk 🇬🇧

[@Tiberius2112]

Every time you release a video I have to instantly sit down and watch it. Your energy and work ethic are off the chart. Even if you were rebuilding a lawnmower I would still wanna watch it,

[@TimHede]

Chris...that's what I really dig about you...your work ethic.. You took a 300 dollar car, made some cash..and gave us a great video... Hats off buddy....

[@Renault-v10]

Spoiler alert

[@paulcarter2907]

That's what appealed to me initially, so much energy and a can do attitude..plus a truly deep knowledge of motors, it's his trade I know, but Chris also has a passion for it...

[@Cabalero24]

+1

[@donnysouthwell8104]

He probably made more off the video then he spent buying the car

[@飯塚禎典]

その車は日本でも当時は凄く人気があったのだど、残念な事にその車はGTではなくSTですね! だけどエンジンがかかるようにしたのは大したものです😊😊

[@kennethning9404]

Again Chris hope yall can enjoy a cold beer 🍺... just the best channel... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CharlesA24]

yes

[@serhiitaranchuk7348]

Guys i love the American I is Ukraine guy Hello Want in your country..

[@bottomlands]

Why give Google $30?

[@aquaseafoamcrayon1739]

@@bottomlands Because most people don't know YT(google) keeps 30% of "Super Thanks". What a ripoff.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Dude! Thank you very much! I'll have to take Jen out first chance I get! Greatly appreciate the tip.

[@jouniinvelez7469]

This is the best "will it run" - channel. All the others just drone on and film their face, you talk while you're actually doing stuff. Same goes for your other channels. I hope you don't get tired of it.

[@PontiacFirebirdFormula305WS6]

I would love to see that Riviera brought back to life! Awesome video as always!

[@johnyb9884]

Agree completely!My dad had a couple of those cars. ‘65 with hidden headlights was super cool

[@cseivard]

The Riv!❤

[@antoinecapkun-huot5258]

Agree !

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Love Rivieras. But IMHO its only worth $1000 running with a title! Less without. You have to resell stuff. Will it starts are nice, but my kids,etc don’t want “junkers”. My former son in law thought that metal rusting away in the back lot was gaining value,- capital growth does not work that way. I’ve owned old,odd cars, motorcycles, boats and airplanes. So been there, done that! Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken

[@Mouthy_Trucker]

i LOVE then old rivs !! especially with the hideaway headlights and that sweet interior with the waterfall center stack

[@michaelmyers3892]

After letting my beloved 78 Toyota Celica GT 5 sit for too long I pulled her out of the garage and went from bumper to bumper for 3 years replacing anything and everything she wanted, she's a beauty factory Toyota orange with black interior rear lubert tailgate glass Emmanuel hand crank sunroof 5-speed manual in the list goes on, sure she's not a fast car or some canyon burner but God she's a blast to have and I've owned her for 30 years

[@themanguy2110]

please post a video of it!!

[@michaelmyers3892]

@themanguy2110 as soon as I get back home I'm on the road I'll try to get a video up of it

[@blastingweevil2968]

i used to live next door to a guy just like you he had welders and compressors in his kitchen and motor bikes in his living room he was a fantastic guy ANYTHING you needed he would have it and was allways ready to help.

[@elleryqueen4783]

@@blastingweevil2968 Truly fantastic days, I’ve built engines in my living room on a plywood sheet in front of the coal fire, then spilled oil onto the carpet, I wonder why I’m single 😀

[@swamp-yankee]

That doesn’t sound like him cause him and the wife keep a nice house

[@glennmanchester5696]

I had a dear old friend who's been gone a minute now but he was the same way he could fix anything if you brought him a frame some wheels and milk crates full of parts he would build you a Harley a 58 panhead as a matter of fact I helped him with we built many small block chevy motors in his garage and more than one 12 bolt chevy rear-end set it all up w a new posi carrier and setting pinion depth correctly and all that I learned a lot lot from him over the years and wish I had not had to move away but at the time it was in the best interest of the family anyway God bless you Harold I miss you buddy Rip..

[@AlanKinninmonth]

im like that had a industrial compressor in my living room handy as a table and a mig welder in the kitchen !!! tools everywhere and motorcycle parts !!! i will never change be like this till i drop .

[@miguelangelcolon1345]

@@elleryqueen4783 thats why🤣

[@R_J_G]

My mom has a bright red celica manual mid 70s. Loved that little car.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

Chris is a great mechanic who approaches every issue with logic and reason... a super combination of entertainment and education (and a really nice guy to boot!). He and Jenn make a wonderful couple (and baby makes three!). Always great content without being the same old same old. This channel deserves to be in the "million subs club"!

[@208original]

The soap is no joke. I worked in commercial printing for 13 yrs, getting ink, solvents, grease & oil on your hands & arms. The walnut shells in the soap is key, and it really does leave your hands soft, essential when you’re washing hands a lot.

[@pietrodinoto9373]

Chris, I do like your rescues. I also like your cross-country buy and drive home. I understand that with a new baby that this is difficult. I do hope that you will be doing a couple of these, as I like the adventures.

[@MrPhotodoc]

One of the best aspects of NNKH is his organization. Everything has a place and is easy to find. Something I have yet to master.

[@kurtvanluven9351]

I know what you mean. My place looks like a yard sale.....................after a tornado.

[@jeffreygibson8123]

Thanks!

[@discoverlight]

Definitely give that Riviera a chance. I’d love to see it on the channel.

[@MrMattDat]

Hearing that engine fire up just made me smile and smile! Very cool!

[@nathankoroush7918]

The owner worried about that tiny Holley tree cracks me up, true hoarder mentality.

[@LandRambler]

Like the music at the drone flyover at endgame

[@winstonlanogwa2637]

@@LandRambler Thats Acid Trumpet by Kevin Macleod

[@davidcurtis5648]

not much up top eh

[@williamdon3442]

One of my favourite mechanic/car channels to watch.

[@Dbcooooper]

Dude, I love how you go over the car. Explain to us everything you’re doing. Very interesting. Keep up these awesome videos 🙏

[@davewhiteman8353]

Did you get to spend your ransom money, DB Cooper?

[@Dbcooooper]

@ the mystery is what keeps the story alive so…no comment!

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

He died years ago. His wife came forward even had some of the original$$ the FBI was to embarrassed ​@@davewhiteman8353

[@3ZN357]

That riviera is amazing man. Any opportunity you have to bring it back should be taken. They’re some of the most American cars ever. Truly designed, and truly classic cars

[@bradnewman8498]

Those 5speed transmissions are quite strong. They were popular in the 80’s/90’s here in Australia for swapping into 6 and 8 cylinder cars to replace the 4 speeds. They hold up well behind stock to mild small cube V8’s.

[@timcarr953]

I like the way you edit. Keeps the entire video entertaining. Good job!

[@Victorm.Robinson]

I had a 1974 Toyota Celica GT it was red with white interior a standard transmission of course it was plenty fun I put some 19 87 Toyota Supra wheels on it and it looks so sweet😂

[@ironking76]

I bought a new 77 GT. Loved that car.

[@zachbradley4027]

Whenever a new video comes out I stop whatever I am doing to watch it. Then I get motivated to organize my tools, work on my rides, and get out to explore my city.

[@mikechmarnakis2103]

Smile on your face when you work on these cars is priceless

[@davebest5624]

Great video, the amount of work you put into that old girl was amazing. Maybe the car he gave you the title for was a runner when parked 😊

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thank you for the tip! And I think he has a couple other celica's on the property so maybe the title is for one of those. I'll find out in the future

[@S-North]

My dad had this car back in the late 70's here in the UK, it was a great car!

[@nathanhodges7823]

My dad had 2 in the 70's too, a white with black interior and a yellow one with black interior 😎 Also in the UK...

[@S-North]

@nathanhodges7823 Yep, black interior also! I can still feel the burn on the back of my legs to this day!

[@1357-t9l]

Watching the video, I thought that your neighbors can be very friendly and patient people! You are very lucky with them!

[@mikecostello1727]

Chris that's so true about Facebook, I closed my account in 2019 and recently I've had friends ask me about being on FB again and I told them I'm not. And they sent me screen shots of some of my pictures and verbiage of my asking for donations for childhood diabetes foundation. I told them it's a scam and to report it. I reported it and still waiting for it to be taken down. Crazy how they'll remove political posts they don't like but not scams that actually hurt people and their reputations. Keep they awesome videos coming 😂❤

[@Mys10v829]

So true, I recently seen naked women on marketplace looking for dates and when I posted a screenshot of it about FB letting that be posted, they threw me in FB JAIL for 24 hours for posting a screenshot of what they put on their site, bunch of b.s.

[@jorgeb9715]

Whenever you report vulgarities,naked or explicitly material,,they go after you,,I was banned from FB for 7 years,,came back,,made more trouble,,two warnings I'd left,,no freedom of speech

[@williamb2642]

Love this channel..all the best to you and your family!

[@christopher8432]

Do people really complain about Chris's videos or claim it's staged? I've never seen any comments claiming that. If you don't like the content, don't watch. It would take a special type of person to watch a video then complain or claim it's staged. The mind boggles. NNKH could make a video of painting a wall and I would watch it, the guy is entertaining and insightful and does such a great job editing for a complete experience. Keep doing whatever type or style of video you want and I'll happily watch. Thank you for all your hard work

[@robertlangensiepen8932]

Thanks! Love your videos Chris great to see old cars running again!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks the ton Robert! Very happy to hear you enjoy the videos.

[@EarlieP]

It's nice to see somebody take something hopeless and actually making money off it versus making it just about content then parking it in a field with the rest of the junk when done.

[@CircuitBored]

A Celica! One of my favourite cars on one of my favourite channels. What a great Sunday treat. Lots of love from the UK.

[@richardthompson6265]

I agree super channel, always a treat .Love from Stourbridge 🇬🇧.

[@richardthompson6265]

Loving the footage at the end superb.

[@davewhiteman8353]

Coventry UK here. Love this channel too

[@SFHCommish_1]

I’ve seen your videos on my KZbin lineup but this the first time I decided to go ahead and watch one, and I am really pleased and enjoying your way of restoring. When I was younger, I had a Toyota corona mark two with a 2 L engine. Remember I had to adjust valves too. Celicas were so cool back then and they were like the early mustangs. You could dress them up cheap and make them really slick, looking with tape, wheels and pinstriping.

[@jamesadams1064]

NNKH car recovery and landscaping. Nice find, Chris. Always entertaining and informative. And I do know you’ll find Hoffa one of these days. Best to you and the family.

[@yetivillerx5482]

Thanks Chris! You consistently put out great videos for us. My favorite channel by far.

[@martonmechanicalmachines9842]

My mate used to race and rally a brown 74 Celica GT in the 80s. I remember as a kid watching him work on it up the road from where I grew up. The thing was rapid and he used to race his mate in a Lotus Sunbeam.

[@edwinsantiago7165]

great footage chris from beginning to end you stayed on it to get it the motor running. Definitely a learning experience for anyone

[@billmyatt1438]

Love it! One of the most natural KZbin channels

[@FatSal619]

Love the Ariel shot, plus tha smooth jazz sounds kool 🎶

[@OriginalClaw]

Chris...Man, did this bring back memories! This was my first car at 16.... lotsa fun on rural PA roads! They were great-running rust buckets but the rear end would easily get away from you in damp/slick conditions. LOve your content!

[@noneavailable1916]

Mine also in Maryland

[@ianhall6614]

You’re the man Chris! And those old Buick Rivieras are absolutely classy units. Seems most people don’t give two hoots about them but they are the best looking car in the 60’s!

[@HermanMunster-o2j]

U and pole barn garage have the best non racing channels on utube! 👍👍👍👍

[@allstarplumbingremodel1783]

Good job on bringing that one back up and running again...i had a 1988 Celica GT with the 22R in it...5 speed manual...pretty solid trans on it...could do hard pulls off the start...i was pulled over on fwy one time clocked at 144mph... was fun to drive...lol...thanks for the vids Chris...looking forward to the next

[@GWBergen61]

Had a ‘74 Celica GT in Alberta 1985 the most reliable car ever, -30c and it always started when others that were plugged in wouldn’t, sadly they are total rot boxes.

[@Randy-cd3lg]

1985 I took my driving road test in one,,,also edmonton!

[@akafrosty6175]

Airdrie here. Let's go, team Alberta!

[@GWBergen61]

@ Calgary, I was stationed there. 👊

[@calvinleslie91]

Lethbridge, Alberta here for the show too!

[@brian56]

They began to rot on the showroom floor!

[@Smidgen-x4i]

My brother had something like this in metallic light blue, 5 speed. He was a car guy. Not mechanical but in driving. He liked good handling and shifting. I miss him and his Celica. I love to watch NNKH set up the snatch block to thread the needle to pull out a car. Real skill. And love how you got the engine going.

[@secretharbour5733]

That 5 speed gotta be worth something in Australia that was an upgrade to put behind your old Holden six cylinder red motor.

[@davemanley2954]

Learned to drive in my sisters car just like that one. Also just found a kubota tutorial from some years ago on running a b7500 Very helpful- Thanks

[@Shawnpmetal]

Another great video. My son and I have been wrenching regularly on the cars since we started watching your channels. Thanks for the great content.

[@Clearanceman2]

The parts are worth more than $300. You never let a basket case scare you off from the reality of investment cost and profit. Good job!

[@outandaboutadventures2123]

Enjoy all you shows and especially the work you do with the drone footage really appreciate the views

[@mickeyrube]

That cabinet drawer full of bolts is amazing.

[@neonnoodle1169]

Chris has drawer fulls of every concievable kind of hardware. Mind boggling

[@frfrpr]

This guy films as good as he wrenches

[@dusty52267]

Great to see you having time to post regularly Chris. Wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Agree with the previous comments. My favorite channel.

[@geoffreymeek226]

Super Video Chris as always. So interesting. I am amazed how you get these old engines started. Hope Jen and baby are doing well. Miss seeing her on the channel.

[@vhrocks81]

I heard your reluctance, but seeing that Riviera would be cool. But yeah, $3500 seems like too much.

[@longjohn77]

$1500 maybe

[@duilyogato]

Chris, the engine whisperer! I love how considered you are about people and the environment around you. It's shame that I can't get your merch here in Brazil. Love your channels. 😁😁😁😁

[@davidatkin6546]

A Riviera revival would be awesome 👍

[@craig8727]

I second that!

[@joshb6440]

At $3,500 for that much rust? Yikes.

[@damonrobus-clarke533]

That Rivera would be great restored- looks better than this- at first glance! Would be great for the Toyota to live as well.

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

Most Definitely ! !

[@cloakedgt]

@@joshb6440 thats nothing up here in the rust belt, the body on that car is mint, no rot around the windows its complete, id say 3k is fair, if it needs a floor and trunk thats nothing, if the frame is good than its 100% worth 3k

[@hosackies]

This guy is way too skilled and knowledgeable to be just making a few hundred bucks for his time.

[@justinbieniek]

Only KZbinr out there that genuinely excites me when he posts. Keep it up NNKH!

[@unclerick8224]

I had one of those back in the 80’s; lime color, auto, a/c, full power. We had a great time with it. Thanks for bringing back the memories! Best of luck Chris and Jenn.

[@semilost4358]

The recovery part is not my favorite thing, but I personally don't mind the "Will It Run" stuff. Keep the vids coming Chris.

[@stephenkrzanowski]

Yes to saving that Buick Riviera!

[@royroach5328]

Chris I am glad I found your channel and from what I can see it is properly named! May you continue to be blessed!

[@Rob-Müller]

Chris, I really appreciate how you will take an old beater like this and save whatever you can. Parting these out and saving at least some of the car is way better than crushing it and melting it down. Good job. Hope the parenting is going well!

[@christopherstudley9374]

Think I paid 400 for one of these many decades ago now. It was a blast, not a hot rod but fun. Side note: the guy taught me a trick on how to clean this (white) low mileage vehicle that had all the same type of stuff this one does on it (or more) & while it does strip all the wax off, it definitely makes quick work of cleaning it... ( detailer's don't fillet me ;) ). You have to do this with a garden hose & a bucket or two. You'll need a wash cloth, running hose water (no sprayer needed) & the key is it must not dry on the vehicle. The top secret ingredient to this is yes, you guessed it: Comet. Dump it on as you see fit onto the wash cloth * onto a wet vehicle and simply wipe. One bucket is for the wash cloth rinsing. One bucket to dump onto vehicle after wiping. NOTE: I have only tried this on a white vehicle. I have no Idea how & if this would work on any other color. Then after you've dried it, (provided it's not rusty) polish, wax, & treat accordingly :) Great score !

[@backlineguy]

fun to be able to watch you work on these Will It Run cars...hope you grab that Riviera!...or even that little Caddy...best to you, Jen, and the papooshka...

[@haideralqudihi9448]

we address this video as hitting the house for the first time after 15 years this is unique video😄👍

[@piddmr]

As always Chris, I love the content. You were the very first KZbin channel that I ever watched and subscribed to and I still think your channel is the best………..keep it real. I’m looking forward to you getting back on the 67 Mustang as I own one myself.

[@may121953]

You seem to be able to get nearly everything to run Chris. Congrats on the great content.

[@IAmUndersteer]

Love this one, Chris! A bunch of buddies of mine love classic Toyotas, and my parents had a 70s Celica before I was born. I appreciate that you see the value in these things, getting parts to people who will use them, taking time to look for what’s good about every car when most would see rusted junk. Bravo and keep it up!

[@chriskidwell7518]

Hello can ask your friends or if any one would be interested in a new old stock Toyota carburetor for 1981, 82, 80 Corolla 18 r engine

[@brucestorey3400]

When released In Australia in 1972 the five speed was pretty unique. As I recall, they came initially with a 1600cc engine, which over the years with new (and bigger) models grew to 2,000 or maybe 2,200cc. These first generation models, like in this vid, are becoming very expensive here - if you can find one!.

[@cmleoj]

I drove a 73 Carolla from 1978 to 1986. It was still running when I sold it. Great car. Thanks for the video. That engine sounded beefy without the muffler!

[@The911technician]

Would love to see you get that Riveria going! As my grandpa always say it was his poor man’s Cadillac!

[@eddieblanche4674]

I am impressed with this guy Chris as a mechanic..he really knows what he is doing about cars👍wish he lives around nearby me and have him work on my classic car.keep wrenching Chris..you are awesome.

[@ChrisDunnMaine_420]

What Cairns are complaining about will it runs now your channel do whatever you want to do I'm still here no matter what type of content is

[@kdogg82]

Me too. After awhile people complain about anything...

[@danderson9881]

Great Video's btw! Interesting to watch you explore and the drone footage is awesome! Cool to see some big city stuff from a different perspective.

[@bread-gz3rl]

8:10 kevin from junkyard digs probably wants that 401

[@1_Lost_Soul]

My sister, Terry, had one of these. We cruised almost every road in Florida back in the mid 70's with it. Great little car it was.

[@PresaMarty]

Always a good day when nnkh uploads this one’s gonna be super cool ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@jwfinley7808]

I drove a 1986 S-10 2.8 4X4 for 17 years every day driver. because of its size made it even better!

[@jwfinley7808]

I could get in and out where others couldnt!

[@aquaseafoamcrayon1739]

@@jwfinley7808 That's why I still daily my 99 4.3 S10. Over 300K on the original motor and trans.

[@jwfinley7808]

@aquaseafoamcrayon1739 I bought mine with 175.000 on it. when I donated it 279.000 and it still ran!

[@jwfinley7808]

just change oil. I did always!!

[@dawngunny1112]

Chris is love the fact that all yoir videos are 100% real. You can tell the cars been sitting a long time. You clean them out and then get them running. Another fantastic video chris 🫡

[@tomperry1048]

Greetings from Sydney NSW: Don't scratch the paint, mate.

[@Lapeerphoto]

My Daily driver was a 1977 hatchback/fastback Looked like a mini-mustang. It also had a white interior. It too was a 5 speed. Mags and Pirellis. LOVED that car!

[@mcnamarasgarage]

Old Celica....love it. Great video Chris

[@cloakedgt]

man that car is much more solid than expected, all 4 frame rails are mint, shock towers are mint, floors look mint, just needs a few patches, would be a shame to part it out, that car is 100% worth restoring

[@kdogg82]

Thay riviera is awesome. Such a cool looking car

[@g2ggarage]

I love the “Will It Run” episodes Chris. These are forgotten and neglected classics, thanks for giving them a chance at a second life! Beautiful drone footage at the end as well 👍👍

[@papabearof3]

sarahintuned would be crying right now, she's been working on a 74 Celica r34 for along time, strip the bumpers, badges, trims and rain rails.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

LOVE IT! My first car was a 1974 Celica GT. This brings back awesome memories. Had to double take to make sure this one wasn't the one that I owned. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[@everetthanes1788]

Would love to see the Riviera on the channel

[@trentdawg2832]

I cant but help noticing the graveyard over in your nieghborhood…….my father always said “ you know why theres a fence around the cemetary??……cause people are dying just to get in”…………man i sure miss that guy. Rip pop’s

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That siding repair on the house should be simple…it happens.

[@ELEDUCADITO1]

I loved the sound of that engine. Thank you much

[@Youdoneedmyname]

YT channel Sarah &Tuned May want parts from it. She’s restoring a 74

[@FoundingStockNZ]

"She" 😂

[@denjhill]

Chris, you are amazing. Just a "get it done" sort of guy and truly no nonsense. I would enjoy having you as my neighbor any day.

[@thinkpad4]

Toyota's have the best engines. That engine has 400,000 more miles left in it

[@dejock70]

Very few guys out there working as hard as you do creating great content. Keep doing what you're doing. 630k subs and counting. And I'm in Wilmington, DE so it's always great to see a Philly guy doing good!!

[@Stunnas89]

Do the Riviera Chris!

[@sugiuwara4266]

Man there are so much cars I wanna try to start here for my pleasure, you made me rebuild and restart my own first car that I drive everyday now, big up on you dude, keep up the great content