TheCorvetteBen is one of a few KZbin channels 'about cars' that I so much enjoy watching! His practical approach to maintaining or even restoring old cars in quite unique, thanks to his insite, especially where Corvettes are concerned. I think he has given a lot of encouragement to especially Corvette owners not to strash their cars too early, just for a simple fix and also to realise that old Corvettes are worth saving. Thanks Ben for your entertaining and informative channel!
@countyorga47445 жыл бұрын
I could watch these videos all day long. I think I will!
@josephfriedling91905 ай бұрын
Enjoyed, liked, subscribed. I'm a little bit of a clean freak....only a suggestion, how about a quick shop vac and engine clean before your next project! Ha ha, I'll be watching!
@martinschaffmeir77296 жыл бұрын
Hey hi sir great post. I personally just love the 73 vetts a one year only car that still look like the 68s
@davidborges35436 жыл бұрын
get yourself a nice little fold up table, stop using car as work bench. love your channel bud.
@glassgurumikeb4 жыл бұрын
He doesn't use the car as a work bench, he uses it as a table, like a nice little fold up table.
@davem66853 жыл бұрын
I agree. Even though the paint isn’t that good, using the car body as a workbench, table, mail box, leaf pile, etc. bothers me. I like Ben and his videos but not the abuse on the paint/body.
@glassgurumikeb4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I think every armchair quarterback and backseat driver comments on your videos! Amazing how people will watch your videos and make comments like that. Great videos, keep up the good work!
@capecodcuda6 жыл бұрын
Always a good day when you get to cruise in a classic vehicle
@Aspra6 жыл бұрын
this is excellent. A nice long video of you just doing stuff. Perfect.
@jamespn6 жыл бұрын
Before removing the distributor, I would hand crank the engine until the number 1 piston is at top dead center. The rotor should now be pointing to the number one cylinder.
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
+James Nasto no reason to do that if you just put it back in where you found it
@craigneiderer75013 жыл бұрын
standard procedure. He could be 180 deg off his way
@philrusciano1156 жыл бұрын
Dear CorvetteBen I am not corvette fan of any kind but you have hooked me on watching you. The caddie and Buick were special I am 76 yrs old an 1985 GSL-SE in the garage I put 1500 miles per year on it and love driving. it.I am sure you know I am talking 5 sp. RX-7 144K on body and 10k on rebuilt engine. Really enjoy your vids have been watching for 2 days.
@just4kicks9505 жыл бұрын
Had 2 73 Vette 's they had their fair share of problems both was baskets but with matching # putting them back together was fun .Lol dope vids ⭐💯Salute 🚘😎
@harleyguyinmilw6 жыл бұрын
C-3 Corvettes have so many places for vacuum leaks, headlight actuators, etc, etc
@wlc1980 Жыл бұрын
Why would you put a new pretty intake and thermostat housing on but not repaint the valve covers? I’ve used the rubber intake gaskets at the front and rear of the intake manifold that engineers designed, and I never had a problem. Nice to see a young guy working on a 50 year old car.
@incogneat09015 жыл бұрын
Man thanks for putting these up i just bought a 72 and im looking to get into that diy life
@Mediaman7344 жыл бұрын
Have fun..! It is enjoyable to work on a car like that. One gets a sense of satisfaction learning to work on and maintain something so unique...
@JohnClark-hl7di2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben FYI to set the timing you need to pull the vacuum off of the distributor and plug it so the idle timing is true.
@mikebroszczak5767 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video very good info I need today thank you. Cheers
@murvisstribling40352 жыл бұрын
Murvis from Orlando Florida man that sounds and runs GREAT I WISH I HAD A PRESON AROUND THE AREA AS GOOD AS YOU
@Ka9radio_Mobile96 жыл бұрын
1972 vets are my favorite because when I was a kid I was looking for ward to the 72s that were coming out. I was very excited that the 1972 model had amber turn signals compared to the white ones on the 1971 model. Now I could tell the difference between the two, some 50yrs later I still tell a 71 from a 72.
@uhplumber59626 жыл бұрын
I always disconnect the vacuum advance and plug it when setting the timing. Car is sounding good but you're not getting a true reading with the advance line connected.
@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus6 жыл бұрын
He is because he's using the timed advance port (upper facing to the right) on the carb, which only sees vacuum when the throttle is cracked open.
@HorsepowerGarageVideos6 жыл бұрын
Ported vacuum runs like crap compared to manifold, you don't get any advance at idle and lose total timing when you use ported.
@realmaindrianpace6 жыл бұрын
That's not been my experience, at least not consistently. I have one car with a 289 that runs great on manifold, and another with a 351W that runs poorly on manifold, stumbled and didn't idle as well. Ran to ported, and it runs perfectly. Both run Holleys. The Holley instructions say that the ported nipple is for dist advance, and don't say anything about running to manifold. The upshot: Connect to whatever runs better, not all engines like one or the other.
@jasonhutton17474 жыл бұрын
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@greenlifeliving2 жыл бұрын
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@Ricovette6 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the video... Thumbs up and a sub from me... Stay safe... Rico (Mill Yellow '01 Owner)
@pdinardo94724 жыл бұрын
Those are my most favorite votes. Love them.
@richierich70785 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to ride in a vette lol. Love all your videos! Helps me out on my project cars!!! Keep up the good work!!!
@bendeco91156 жыл бұрын
I like these corvette projects.
@encoencomen83614 жыл бұрын
Great job. Please everyone. Use a inner throttle spring as a back up. I seen them go.
@louislazarus27345 жыл бұрын
As I approach 200,000 miles in my 1969 L-71 435 H.P. 3X2 carb Corvette that has been my daily driver since 1970, I can assure you having no thermostat does not hurt the car at all. In fact, heat and friction are the two main things that eventually destroy a motor. My car has never over-heated, runs cool, runs fantastic and still has almost 95% original compression in all 8 cylinders. While I don't advocate going against factory specs, it does seem to me that having no thermostat might help toward longevity. I do living in California where the climate is mild and the car is ALWAYS garaged at night. Maybe that's why having no thermostat has not been a problem. Who knows??
@firstvett695 жыл бұрын
That Vacuum Line goes to the Vacuum Canister that is under the Drivers side front Fender where you are standing if it is unplugged I believe the Head lights will not come up and the Wipers will not work If I remember right because the Canister is open.
@kevinshowers64776 жыл бұрын
do you have the vacuum advance disconnected when you are doing the timing? Just curious I always enjoy watching your videos.
@dadams191116 жыл бұрын
sounds like a throttle shaft is leaking on the carb or just a vacuum leak. As a side note the car needs to be at operating temp before setting the final timing and the rpms's have to be at the correct idle speed.
@ozzstars_cars6 жыл бұрын
The early C3's are my favorite Vettes! Looking forward to the series Ben
@gastupntruckin4 жыл бұрын
Hello Ben, I just watched an old vid of you with your ‘73, where you mentioned too many wires to your starter affected the starter’s ability to turn the engine. So, I thought of a solution that you may or may not be positive about, but it could help. Put an oil pressure switch down there with the oil gauge sending unit, and run a fused hot wire to it. From there run a wire to a relay to turn the relay on only when there is oil pressure. From the relay, you could run a wire to an auxiliary fuse box, and from the fuse box, to the accessories that were formerly all running off the starter post. A fused heavy wire from the original fuse box, through the relay to the aux. fuse box could keep the heavy load off the starter post! Just a thought. I enjoy your vids. Thanks.
@garrengroom38315 жыл бұрын
Norris is so lucky to have you for a friend. I have so many little quirks on my Taurus I'd love to have you fix. Carry on Big Ben! 🏋️♂️
@lionelpayette46286 жыл бұрын
Great video, good job on getting the car running.
@chuckwalla2967 Жыл бұрын
Damn, dude, blow out those leaves.
@r1lark6 жыл бұрын
Pretty neat project, and I'll follow along. But I'd really like to see more videos on the '59 Mercury! :-)
@socialghost44006 жыл бұрын
When I grow up, I want to be just like Ben!!! 🤪 Great video as always, keep up the good work! 👍👍
@situationmoney6 жыл бұрын
Hate it when people run an engine without a thermostat! The main problem with running without a thermostat is cylinder wear. If an engine runs at under 160F degrees for months at a time, cylinder wear will greatly increase. It's like an engine with 75K miles that has the cylinder wear of a 300K mile engine. I hope that engine block isn't worn out...
@dicknixon27633 жыл бұрын
Really? What's be the cause behind this wear? I've always understood the cooler the better, within reason. Rich
@doolallyproductions72342 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds good love old chevy 350
@maxfly70794 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, this would have been a prime example to use the Fitech efi unit on. I bet if you reached out to them they have given you a big break on the cost, with your knowledge and Y.T. subs., it would of made for an easy install, and you the 73 Vette would have been that much more pleased with this get it running project...You also would have 2 or more videos of content too, the complete install of the unit and getting it dialed in and the comparison video on how much you like it or not...if it worked out fine, you could be a Fitech spokesman on Y.T. and everything would be good for everyone...maybe on the next C3 with a Rockchester QuadraLeak.
@joakimsoderberg80464 жыл бұрын
According to all service manuals cap the vacuum advance when you set timing....
@johnmilner7603 Жыл бұрын
Do not put RTV on the gasket that faces the head. Use a thin layer of grease so you can get the cover off easily if you need to service under the covers. 19:33 when setting timing, disconnect the vacuum advance hose at the pod and plug it with a gold tee. Not sure why Ben did not do this because your timing would be way off of the timing tab idling high.
@MichaelMcFearin6 жыл бұрын
Cool project wish you would come over to Virginia and get my 81 back to daily driver status. Lovely dog as well, looks like a smart cookie.
@nrgate6 жыл бұрын
That isn't a 73 block, blue was 77 and up I think. For valve covers flip on the edge of a bench and you can hammer them straight and true much faster than a cresent wrench. If it's a wood bench, you can get fancy and flip you hammer and give each bolt hole a gentle hit with the peen to give it a little edge for the bolts to start drawing down on. One more thing lets hear it bark
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
Any motor can be painted whatever color you want. I don't remember if this one is original but I Can ask, I don't believe that it is. I only use the cresent wrench when it is a big bend, I usually use the vice and a hammer.
@nrgate6 жыл бұрын
TheCorvetteBen absolutely, hell car is 45 y/o, being a stick, it has probably seen a beating or a failure from time to time
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
Or more than one...
@tjhamer36 жыл бұрын
One more excellent vid guy
@ffas236 жыл бұрын
73’s didn’t have electronic ignition and the engines were painted factory Orange. 35 gap is probably for point ignition if you are looking at ‘73 specs. I still own my ‘73 Coupe. Wonder what the owner did with all the chrome shielding. Of course he couldn’t use it with that big electronic distributor in the back.
@kevinshorter58618 ай бұрын
Sounds pretty good!!
@BAndersen-ee1xy4 жыл бұрын
I hope that a big part of this project included “fixing” the front end! One of the saddest Vette years, 1973.
@rowdy38374 жыл бұрын
Brian Cooley I think 73 is a great year! A lot of 1year only stuff...
@Mediaman7344 жыл бұрын
Brian, for several years after, it got even worse...
@allenvaughan13 жыл бұрын
My first GM car, is also my first Chevy car (after 45 years if driving): a '77 C3!! Only AFTER I bought the car did I see Ben's video on "Why NOT to buy a '77 C3! As of this writing, I've owned the car for 4 months. Andvwith the exception of two weeks (!!!) this car has been in the shop. All new brake rotors, TWO sets of calipers on EVERY CORNER (learned the hard way about the O-ring issues), new master cylinder and brake booster, new aluminum radiator and dual electric fans, new distributor, plugs, wires, thermostat, and now, all-new rear suspension bearings, bushings and U-joints. The diffy needs rebuilding, the crate motor that replaced the original is sooo weak that if I have anyone in the passenger seat, I have to get out and push! So I found an SBC-- 4-bolt block, and it's being magnafluxed and hot tanked. If it's good I may have it chromed or something--just because this whole project is costing a small fortune! Maybe ceramic coated, what the heck. And have it bored and make it into a 389 stroker (the block was already bored 30-over, and the bores look like crap, so going 40-over), aluminum heads, new aluminum intake and new carb. 450 hp is the goal. Then I'm sure that turbo 350 is gonna crap out on me too. And someday, get the a/c and heat running on the car once again!
@jamyers1212 жыл бұрын
I could have told ya it was your carb setup before the timing when you 1st installed the intake and carb and Not the timing. The timing was pretty close. Always set your time close, but ALWAYS start with your carb adjustments. when you fire it up, check the timing light, if its close, then move to the carb, check for vacuum leaks, and then start your carb adjustments. A new carb is ALWAYS going to be off adjustment and will cause a high idle or just a horrible running engine. Another thing to think about is the timing chain "stretch". An old timing chain WILL have some stretch and cause some timing issue. Also possibly a worn cam and also possibly out of adjustment rockers. Though the cam is hydraulic and self adjusted once tighten properly, you can still have worn lifters, a collapsed lifter, or just a rocker or rockers loosened up over time. Do ALL OF THE ADJUSTMENTS from new carb adjustments, rocker arm adjustment, to timing adjustment and if its still not right, check for loose/worn timing chain or even cam. I would have swapped the cam with a new slightly better performance cam but keeping it streetable, since its a manual tranny. No need to change the torque converter to an upgraded stall converter, since a manual eliminates the issue at idle. Swapping a cam is not much more work after the intake, distributor, valve covers is removed, just need to pull the accessories off, balancer, timing chain cover and remove radiator and perform the swap. Maybe another hour or 2 of work. After all that, that engine would be a newer running engine with a little attitude al9ng with it. Nothing better than a "cammed" chevy small block. The lopey racey idle and a snappy throttle response is what a vette needs. And of course spinning the engine out to higher rpm with that beautiful race engine sound and performance quality, rather than that "putt putt putt and slow revving" grocery getter sound. Great video! But try to wake those engines up a little. The way a vette should have been from the factory. A nice looking vette that also runs strong and snappy response will make the car even more attractive. Its not just about the "looks" but its also about the sound and performance under the hood that completes the vette. To me, a performance car that justs "putt putt putt" doesn't look good, but a mediocre looking performance car with a snappy aggressive tone and responsive engine always perks me up and creates a visual of what its potential is.
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@bennyjones15975 жыл бұрын
My favorite color for the 73 Corvette is this blue one you're working on I love that color
@danapitman22694 жыл бұрын
Benny Jones you mean the one he is sliding boxes and parts around on.
@bradleyfurer78475 жыл бұрын
70’s Corvettes are so quiet compared to modern muscle cars.
@TheCorvetteBen5 жыл бұрын
That is easy to change
@WolfrCats6 жыл бұрын
The Corvette would look good in white. Just like in Gran Turismo 2
@gordonmcmillan8836 жыл бұрын
It pulls just fine on the road, but the last time I heard an idle like that was a radial on a B-17
@micksterboone45176 жыл бұрын
Love my Q-Jet!
@Bigdog302V86 жыл бұрын
It is a really good carb once properly set up. I ran a Q jet for a long time on my chevy. I tried a Holley 650 cfm on it but I went back to the Q jet shortly afterward. that and it makes that sound when you punch it! people can tell when you are at WOT!
@blair79bear386 жыл бұрын
All my gen 0/1 sbc's are Quadrajet fueled. be a cold day in hell before I switch to some other monstrosity
@eovdubsvw87436 жыл бұрын
It still sounds like it running above the idle circuit.
@datto240z5 жыл бұрын
It looks good with the untouched valve covers
@thud97973 жыл бұрын
They should be orange.
@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper6 жыл бұрын
Ben, when setting the disturbitor timing arn't you suppose to plug off the vacuum advance hose ? I believe you have to.
@HorsepowerGarageVideos6 жыл бұрын
you should
@drm3156 жыл бұрын
If the vacuum source is ported (above the throttle plate) there is no vacuum at idle so there is no vacuum advance at idle. It's a good idea to remove the hose and cap the port anyway unless you know for sure that the source is ported.
@HorsepowerGarageVideos6 жыл бұрын
Ported vacuum is terrible and was used on smog era cars to help with emissions, it made them run hot at idle. Manifold vacuum is what you want to use for vacuum advance.
@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper6 жыл бұрын
All I know is , up to the mid 70's it was a must. But back then, I used a vacuum gauge on every tune-up from start to finish on each job. In a way I miss using a dwell / tach & timing light and all that stuff. Even the old " SUN " tune-up and diagnostic machines were fun to use. I can remember them at all the service stations and how expensive they were.
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
+OKIE CHOPPER I wish you could still buy those machines. If buy them all
@walliehart24145 жыл бұрын
To answer the [ WHY,WHY,WHYYY. ?!! ] QUESTION. Remove as much heat as possible. C3 Vette is a hot ride in the summer. Especially when without AC . It will work somewhat but could lead to overheating the heads eventually. Some of these have been rebuilt 3 or 4 times by now.
@jeffryblackmon48466 жыл бұрын
1. What caused the smoke at 19 minutes? 2. Did you ever test the compression? With the plugs out for changing it would have been very easy. 3. Does the PVC line not go to the carburetor? I did not see it anywhere while the air cleaner was off. That could have been a vacuum leak. 4. Turn on the lights so the speedometer is visible. 5. Never buy a used carburetor. You might have saved a lot of money by rebuilding the original one. I'm not trying to be nasty, just my thoughts.
@mjmcomputers6 жыл бұрын
Plug the line to the brake booster and see if it idles down.
@z06doc866 жыл бұрын
Love your content, but please get a leaf blower and use it on the cowl before you work on the cars, especially with the air cleaner removed. Drives me nuts. Sorry, just seems a little unprofessional.
@carguy75366 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. What I am working on needs to be clean so I can focus on the task at hand.
@stude19536 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I was waiting for some of those leaves to blow into the engine when he had the valve covers off.
@KiwiRik6 жыл бұрын
I thought it was just my OCD :D
@stereolababy6 жыл бұрын
i think he put the leaves on there just to trigger you guys
@stude19536 жыл бұрын
L O L!
@bobbybannerman45475 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO AND A BEAUTIFUL VETTE.
@bobburke33846 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried using spreader bars on the valve covers to spread out the load. Good work.
@blair79bear386 жыл бұрын
I use spreader bars as well. distributes the clamping load.
@pappabob296 жыл бұрын
Never had any luck with Holly carburetors. Always new too. Never any used junk. They're a good/excellent racing carb since they allow for so much adjustment but my experience was always that they don't last/are not consistent on street motors. You're always "futzen" with them. The Q-jet has its inherent leak down and needle/seat problems. The Carter/Edelbrock carb is pretty consistent, dependable, and "out of the box" usable.
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
+Pappa Bob I've found the edelbock carbs are either good or no good. Some have been amazing carbs, while other s for some reason havent. Don't know why
@pappabob296 жыл бұрын
Interesting!! All "new" ones??
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
+Pappa Bob never bought a new one other than the one on the caddy, they are too expensive. Rebuilding them it seems like half are good half are bad
@pappabob296 жыл бұрын
I see. My perception from your answer would be that all those used carburetors needed to be rebuilt for SOME reason. Maybe the rebuilding process didn't/wasn't able to address the issue that caused that carburetor to be replaced. Most likely plugged up passages, worn shafts, warped components. Yes, they are expensive but can be found, periodically, at bargain prices and are GREAT right out of the box. Definitely worth the money since they make your motor run perfectly and your car a pleasure to drive.
@HorsepowerGarageVideos6 жыл бұрын
I run a Holley street avenger 670 on my camaro, rebuilt it and tuned it 3 years ago and it has run perfect ever since with no adjustments.
@papioscarw6 жыл бұрын
That vacuum line is for the headlights operating mechanism.
@donmoore44106 жыл бұрын
I like how you don't change the order cars. Would like to know see you do newer car s not Corvette
@chadseals99436 жыл бұрын
I love the longer vids.
@jamestonner20946 жыл бұрын
With the HEI the plug gap should be 45 not 35 .
@gordbaker8966 жыл бұрын
Check the spec's. .045 to .060
@lorihaug34225 жыл бұрын
On your last test run, you had a red light illuminate on the dash, what was that about?
@garrengroom38315 жыл бұрын
How's Norriss' Vette running? Do you still have your '53 Olds? 🤞🤞 I love all of your videos. Hello to Noodle & Chopstick. They are both so sweet. 🚘 🐶🐶
@emadgamal15556 жыл бұрын
I saw him and his corvette at the museum on a school field trip he was waring a dog mask and the back of his car said the corvette Ben and we looked him up on KZbin and we found he had 23k subs
@toddkuykendall60306 жыл бұрын
Did you check the diaphragm in the vacuum advance for leaks ??
@philipstreechon45234 жыл бұрын
GM Mark of Excellence:
@corvettenyc72op216 жыл бұрын
I admire you knowledge in these cars, where did you learn ?
@c3dk6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, why not go for Holley sniper EFI, that would also fit the future BBC engine
@Bigtwin886 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Thanks....
@deltaman39215 жыл бұрын
………….wow, I must be getting old or something 'cause I find Norris' car waaaaay too noisy on the move. Is that coming from the engine or the muffler system? I couldn't see myself driving that for any great distance without it making me crazy. You can't even have a normal conversation with your passenger. :) As usual I always enjoy your videos of you working on clients cars.
@fleetwin16 жыл бұрын
That blue engine does not look to be original to the 73. This thing looks like it hasn't had much TLC, but at least it is not all "bubbad up". Can't really judge much based on the audio quality. But, am glad you chose to replace the carb after someone had messed with those butterfly screws! Was wondering what the rattling was, amazed at how that horn button can make such a racket. I'm sure you will have this thing running and looking nice in short order...
@treebeardisengard43172 жыл бұрын
wow, the car sounds good, just noticed how flat that area is, Tornado alley???
@jrsgarage76233 жыл бұрын
If you ever wanna hire an employee doing the same stuff . I have been at it my whole.life too.and.dont need a babysitter like most self proclaimed master mechanics..lol..im sure.you know.exactly what I.mean. well . have a good night and keep.making awesome.videos
@titolombre70044 жыл бұрын
Did HEI come in corvettes in 1973? I'm working on my 1978 Pontiac Phoenix and ordered a points distributor from a 1975 Corvette just because I'm doing everything up Ol Skool as much as I can.
@retiresoon56394 жыл бұрын
No they still ran points in 73 from the factory, The motor color should be orange also.
@davem66853 жыл бұрын
This must be a different engine from a late 70’s or early 80’s.
@5inthehole5 жыл бұрын
Before you pull the distributor, do you need to be a top dead center with the timing?
@TheCorvetteBen5 жыл бұрын
No, as long as you drop it back in the exact way it came out
@bendeco91156 жыл бұрын
Does Ben have a job or does he just wrench out of the garage?
@brianw39643 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@R0yL335 жыл бұрын
Why bother with the aftermarket intake, esp considering he's replacing the motor in a few years? Without accompanying cam/exhaust changes, I can't imagine you'd notice a difference over factory. Sorry if i missed it, kinda skipped thru the vid.
@johnmoton74673 жыл бұрын
The plug wires are suppose to run under the manifolds and come up from under
@larrygreen89125 жыл бұрын
73’s are good but 68 -72 are better
@rschris5 жыл бұрын
What size carb did you go with here ?
@johnmilner76034 жыл бұрын
Anti-Seize is not required on a cast iron head, only on aluminum heads. You want those plug threads clean on a cast iron head for an excellent ground.
@daveglover61156 жыл бұрын
What is a smog engine? Is that some certain laws of emission in certain USA staes? BTW - I don't live in the USA so unsure what certain 'meanings' are - so please forgive my ignorance but interested to learn! Thanks!
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
The government required engines to meet emissions rules starting in the early 1970s. Basically added up to all the engines being detuned, having the compression lowered, and choking emissions equipment added in order to meet the new rules. Hence the term smogger engine (aka slow and kinda worthless)
@stevedouglas54434 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you paint the valve covers?
@randywilsonjr.51806 жыл бұрын
This car is a earlier version of mine same color. The paint is even in the same condition at mine.
@Rock-Forehead6 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't that block be orange? Was it rebuilt?
@jimh3096 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same. It also has an Coil pack distributor and and EGR valve, not there in 73.
@kelli2176 жыл бұрын
Long-form video! Cool!
@rod4264 жыл бұрын
What about the red light that came on on your test drive?
@michaelcuff57806 жыл бұрын
Should ask the guy if you could get a better intake manifold too.
@keysandcarbs36546 жыл бұрын
Where do you connect your timing light positive and negative to? Withe the battery in the back
@TheCorvetteBen6 жыл бұрын
+Brad Brad I have a battery on the ground
@beirrab3 жыл бұрын
I have watched quite a few of your videos and I have not seen any frame/birdcage related material.
@williamstark95305 жыл бұрын
what happened with the thermostat?
@cfan59502 жыл бұрын
Great!
@kavinskysmith40946 жыл бұрын
Hey speaking as a bodywork guy, I know you gotta do what you gotta do to fit everything in that garage, but go to a linens and things and put down a thick towel first before using the back end of it as a makeshift table, as its those marks that really cause the most long lasting damage especially with that valve cover gasket if you were using his fender as a makeshift table there, as that looks to be a very thin worn out table top which probably does more damage than simply doing that alone on the fender as take your hand over it, if you can feel the texture of the fabric, dont use it, its why when you look at amseis garage he has the thing, that thick, like a quarter inch plastic sheet draped over and connected to the car with magnets to the inner fenderwheels as most of the damage that's been done to my cars hasnt been by MA drivers, it been by negligent family members, and if you know anything about MA, that's saying something that the thing looks damn near brand new 5 years on, despite all of this, and my neglgence, as it was my first new car after all, and the first one that wasnt blue or silver. which hide scratched and damage quite well and if you need tips on bodywork, consult a twitter page called Perfectionist valet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXzCmZiAbNR-opo this guy can make cars shine like you wouldnt believe! and keep in mind that car has a small block chevy motor in size that makes 550 Horsepower, 30 years ago, so its a car worthy of respect, despite all the negativity that the brand gives me nowadays. and this is a guy who uses his cars too kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJqlfqJtn5p6qs0 as this is his work on one of the most iconic british cars ever made instagram.com/p/kPMGxCG2Sr/?tagged=248rpa and that car actually won an award just after that work by that detailer, as the best original countach in the country.