Old 73 Square Body - CAM SWAP

[@born2soon]

I had you pegged for early 70's, not 83! You go Waylon! I'm 72 and you do more work by accident than I do on purpose.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

where did you get 83?

[@born2soon]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire It’s in the video….I’ll have to watch it again. Maybe I saw wrong.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I'm really curious what I said that sounded like I said I was 83 hahaha.. Not YET!! haha let me know what you find please..I'm curious cuz we are the same age

[@born2soon]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire Don't know where I got the idea from the video. It ain't there. I watched the whole thing again and at no time did the number 83 come up. Sorry about that! September 12th 1952 is my birthday. I was born on George Jone's 21st birthday.

[@TheRGSfan]

​@@1963impala2drWaylonWire at 6:20 when you showed the pictures of the concert and you put on screen about Dylan. I believe they mistakenly thought you were saying that you are 83

[@johnweeks5614]

It sure is nice seeing the old 73 looking all beautiful and running good again

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thank you

[@johnweeks5614]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire your more than welcome

[@LvnLifeJoyfully]

Love the music! .. and wow what beautiful scenery!

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Hello Ken. So very nice to see your beautiful truck looking and running good again ! Nice work Ken.

[@jacquejecker4435]

Well, Waylon! I'm right there with you. Last August I had a problem with heat exhaustion that kicked my butt. A month later, when I was just starting to feel like I had a little energy again, Covid hit me for the first time. Kicked my butt again, really bad. The Covid wasn't bad but the way it left me was WAY down. I am a wood turner, I make things out of wood on my lathe, and I really enjoy it. I have only ventured out to my shop a couple of times when someone wanted a specific item made. I also experienced the phenomena of walking into the shop, looking around, and going back in the house. I just didn't have it in me. Last week I finally started spending a little time in the shop every day, just starting to clean it up again, which it needs very badly. I can't make anything until I get it back into order. But I am getting there. There is still a lot we don't know about that virus. At our age, we can't take much of this stuff. Thanks China.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

it will get better.. im back to doing stuff again

[@chevahaulic]

No problem my friend !! Glad to be of assistance :)

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Thanks again!

[@fredflint1797]

I've been hankering for a visit... Thanks for the hospitality!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Any time!

[@jameswitkowski6736]

We all have those days , nothing to worry about , you'll be fine . Great chanel and great job 👍 ....!!!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Thanks 👍

[@cycleguy666]

With the sweet Rotella oil those rockers and cam will outlive all of us Ken!! Bahhh Humbug on roller rockers!! She's a Stocker!!

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

We are glad to see that your truck is up and running once again, Take Care!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Thanks 👍

[@PaulSargent-k5e]

Getter done Waylon it's good to see you getting back in the ole shop oh yeah 👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Glad you had some help Ken! 😁👍 Enjoyed the video as always and happy wrenching to ya 🔧

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thank you

[@jaysonstoy3645]

I hate to tell you, that's what makes a good mechanic, to know when to engage the phone a friend. Hopefully, it's a smarter friend(one not frustrated at the job task at hand).lol lol, easy to miss a step. thanks for another great video

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

check out chevahaulic's videos.. he's the real deal..

[@odahithedubious2017]

I sure wish he had more time to make videos. He builds some absolutely fantastic cars. My mom had a '65 Dynamic 88 for years, it was the car I learned to rebuild carburetors on. Both she and the car are gone now, but his diesel swapped '65 brings back memories. He definitely IS the real deal.

[@AntiqueCarsRCool]

Now, that is something I've never seen. A camshaft come out with the heart still in the power barn! Cool stuff. Noa changing oil on the ground... Waylon, before I watched your channel I didn't know there was a way to change oil other than on the GROUND. Hahaha

[@hankpugh4980]

Most important is you are feeling better,but glad to see a video too.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks brother!

[@jimschafer9196]

LOL maybe having the dryer running with coveralls would have been a great outro.

[@kriswright1022]

The mind is willing but the body wont cooperate! Know how ya feel, just finished a 5 months round of chemo, and slowly but surely gaining my strength back! Yer videos are like therapy, giving me motivation to get back out in the shop. Huge 👍, brother Ken! Grizz from NorCal!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

keep fighting brother!

[@johnalexander4356]

So happy to see you again. I've been down for the last few months after surgery so I have been craving new videos to keep me occupied. It's awesome to see you and your grandson working together. Those are such important times.

[@liljoeii6091]

Glad you got your square body pick up all fixed up I thank you for the video

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for watching

[@breakstuffinc]

Bonus cam footage at the end was epic! thank you.

[@dddevildogg]

For me,and for Waylon I guess Those hand tools give way more satisfaction,you're not trying to beat Flat Rate and you'll have way less snapped off stuff too The last cam I did was on a Ford I-6 Econoline-we had to make a window in the grill Nobody ever noticed the hack! You can't even come close to buying a beautiful squarebody for $8 grand.Maybe a rust bucket with a oil burner hitting 200,wrapped around the odometer a few times and a slipping trans

[@bufords]

I hear you on the lost ambition! Lost mine 10 years ago and been struggling since. I keep buying more projects though! Hard to get started sometimes, but once you start wrenching it all changes. Its like you walk in the shop and all ya hear in your head is " I don't wanna". Then you manage to get a bolt out or 2 and yer good!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thats right! once I got into it. I was wondering why I drug my feet so long.. its all in my heard im sure

[@guyschaefer9847]

Waylon, it happens to the best of us! Enjoyed coming along with you for this work.

[@jameshicks4944]

Sir, that is a good looking truck, and it sounds great, congratulations on a job well done, and thankyou for making the video and sharing it.

[@Diablo01G]

Hello I guess I'm a bone head too cause. I did the same thing about a week ago. I'm just seeing your video and I got a kick out of it. It happens to the best of us. Keep up the good work. And God bless you.

[@pb5778]

Thanks for sharing this video with us

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

My pleasure

[@shanewright6958]

Thank you for another video. Another good one 👍👍

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for stopping by

[@seandayma]

Noa has grown into a fine young man.

[@rustyrods8535]

Sounds great and you’re teaching Noah a lot of very useful lessons. Great shake your cam pose at the end.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Ken. Even before Covid I would go to my shop with good intentions. My mind wants to do something constructive but my body just doesn't feel like it. 73 sounds great. Thanks for producing the videos. You be safe and God bless.

[@demnis]

hey HI again Waylon ol buddy from the D Mi 😎 hey thanks for sharing another great video and is good to see/hear from you again and I was just thinking about you it's been awhile since you posted a video 😅😮 also I'm glad to see you got big Red rebuilt 🎉👍💖🔥🤩

[@richardlincoln8438]

I sure wouldn't feel bad about taking the grill out Ken. With all the accessing the engine compartment, it's real easy to booger one up. Thanks again for the effort You spent to share the job with us. Best Wishes to You, Your Family and Friends.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

you're probably right.. I'd probably put one of my big clod hoppers through it! haha

[@marksmith9637]

You have such a beautiful place

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thank you. i feel very blessed

[@tallboy2234]

Great Video! 👍😀

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Thanks for the visit

[@rickaccount]

another cool video.. thanks, Ken, for being you :) and great to see old red working nicely again...

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@frankkirby5763]

What a great video. The engine sounds great. I’m in my late seventies and I have to stay on my daily routine or I will slow down. I’ve had Covid twice and I know what you are saying. Best of health to you and blessings. I don’t talk much on here but you deserve a huge hand shake.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thank you sir.. I know what you mean..if I stop.. I seize up! keep on trucking!!!

[@lateefcarrere1649]

So, you're not a mechanic...but in my opinion, you do a heck of a job. And don't worry about that gasket mistake - "professionals" have done worse, and got paid for it. Keep doing what you do; you'll be fine 🙂👍

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I don't know if I'll ever be "fine" but as Popeye said. .I yam what I yam! haha

[@bobtucker8875]

As I'm watching I had to ask myself,self where is Noah's Brat????? Great content guys as always, your truck sounds great 👍, thanks for sharing 🙏😊.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

stay tuned!

[@Kickinpony66]

Man, watching Noa use that string trimmer made my back hurt! When it comes to replacing rod and crank bearings... If it ain't knocking, it doesn't need it! I like the ending! You look like a Viking wielding a Claymore!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

well he has a young back haha.. I don't remember what the ending was.. I thought I was backing the truck out of the shop.. dont recall "wielding" anything hahaha

[@Kickinpony66]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire you kind of looked like a madman wielding that camshaft!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

finally saw what you saw.. that was an editing artifact. I didn't even know it was there haha..had to make a thumbnail! haha

[@oliverdann3155]

your like my dad never stop being you

[@chuckthomas8176]

Yes sir .. motivation done motivated gone

[@catman19]

Glad i didn't get the jab, i'm in the shop every day

[@Gearswapper]

Another great visit from our west coast hero and comrade!! God bless Ken!! Great to hear from you

[@archstanton9206]

Good to see you on the move again. You are not alone in the lack of get up and go dept. This summer hasn't been "normal" for me either. Are you looking for an inner fender for the right side of the truck?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

it got mangled in the lift accident. the new one is in that big box in the back

[@gregsheffer912]

We are having the same problem since Covid.....absolutely no energy. Hoping it will come back to all of us. take care

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

keep fighting.. you'll come back!!

[@MrHevyshevy]

Another fine job. I get the doldrums too.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for stopping by!!

[@robertchall8576]

I have had the same problem getting the cam shaft out .

[@dennisthurston727]

Covid did the same thing to me. It took me months to get in the groove again

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Yeah, an LS swap would be great for the old square body. But like you, it's tough to justify, or even come up with the $$$ to do stuff like that.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yeah, its not like I'm going to drive it to the east coast.. I have an impala for that! haha

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire 😂👍

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

for my next trick.. I might drive my impala down your way.. but I'm not coming in the summertime! haha

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire Good plan!

[@toddt1each]

200 for all that water and you have all that property....... Jim Stafford sang about stuff that grew all over his farm 😅😅

[@eddief3326]

missed you. lol. I know it is dishearting sometimes . enjoyed it.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for watching!

[@H4rleyBoy]

Ken, I was looking at the opening of the video 0:30 and to the left of the dirty dozen there are two long mounds disappearing in the the distance top centre of the screen, did they once do dredge mining there? not much seems to be growing there either.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

nope.. you are looking at the natural foothills on the eastern slope of the Cascade range. the trees grow where the water is.. so naturally in the canyons between the hills...

[@guyfuller1369]

I’m not a comedian, but I appreciate a running gag!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Im a better comedian than I am a mechanic! hahaha

[@DavidCales-j2p]

I'm same way. Got ol squarebody I tore apart about 7 yr ago. Still setting out in garage tore apart. Just can't get back on it.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

just make yourself get an hour into it.. I did that and finally got motivated but after 7 years, maybe you should just sell it! haha.. do whats best for "you" man.. for me it was best to get back into it. now I feel like doing other things...

[@jannear8641]

COVID did the same thing to me. Plan all day on what I’m going to do in the garage, get out there and it’s nope not today.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I hear ya! keep on trucking.. you'll get back!

[@RVerJerry]

Great job.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks.. sent you a text while I was in Fresno..was hoping to grab a cup of coffee with you.. never heard back from you.. maybe Pinkie gave me the wrong number..

[@marilynallen644]

That old truck just don’t want to be fixed. I feel for you it’s seems that it is just one thing after another. 😂

[@rhartis123]

i am 83 an had a seizure and I have the same problem. I have several projects but spend more time sleeping, it is so hard to get started on one of them.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

keep fighting brother!

[@chuckthomas8176]

Wow she is a glistening star ..

[@markr478]

Hey Waylon your back-up lights are out !

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

wonder how many more people will tell me that

[@danielyoder5006]

Not sure if you’ve heard or not but there’s a Wenatchee cars and coffee this Sunday for vehicles 25 years and older. Should bring something down!

[@mjmcomputers]

Nice work!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

Thanks for the visit

[@MrAmartin8]

Good to see ya again Ken . Ya the older we get things get a little more difficult but when you like and enjoy what you are doing it's all good . Keeps ya young . Ya didn't say what ya found with the crank bearings . Just curious ....

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

my buddy talked me out of looking.. he said.. you're better off not knowing! haha

[@mikemasheris9814]

don't forget the right inner fender

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

pretty hard thing to forget

[@markrobertson9015]

Well there is nothing wrong with telling people your not a mechanic and then working on an Engine and do mechanical things but I hear you if you say one word people will bug you to no end to work on their stuff for free. I didn't go to school and put in the time and effort to work for free. But if you need their services it's like pulling teeth. I hear you about COVID I just tested positive about a week ago and I have been on an antibiotic it has just knocked the wind out of me. I'm still under a Quarantine and can't go anywhere but I'm going get over this crap and get on with it.The truck looks great sounds pretty nice too you take care Ken see you in the funny papers.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I ate two meals in 8 days..yeah, it knocks ya down pretty hard but we get back up and keep on truckin' cuz thats just who we are!! take care!!

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

What cam grind did you go with? sounds real good. I used the Rotella T4 for years but switched to the Mobil 1 European 0W40 oil instead and been very happy with it in my flat tappet engines. Flows awesome in the winter but still 40 weight when hot, plenty of zinc and phosphorous and noticed reduced oil consumption in some engines using it. Price ain't bad, 12 quart bag in box from walmart free delivery is like $59. Apparently Rotella contains a different type of zinc better suited for low RPM diesel engines and doesn't protect as well at higher RPM but I never had any problems with it so not sure there.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

good tip. I also put in a zinc additive

[@rickyteague447]

Better be careful you'll be a mechanic 😱🤯🤠. Too late

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

oh I don't think there is any danger that! hahaha.. thanks m'friend!

[@docdetroit146]

I started my grand automotive career at a local small shop/gas station in the middle 1980s, most common engine work ? Camshafts in chevy 305s and head gaskets in 292 chevy

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

sounds bout right. haha

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Man, Noa sure has grown up. My "get up and go" left in mid April and is just now slowly coming back. We had a long, hot, muggy summer and that took the wind right out of my sails. It's starting to cool off now so my innerds are telling me to get moving again. Was that concert at the Gorge Amphitheater?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yes it was.. ol willie can pick as good as he ever did

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire Nice!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

couldn't understand a word Dylan said.. but of course I haven't been able to understand him since back in the 60s.. haha

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire Ha!

[@jimmiller-vl4fk]

Thanks for the video!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for stopping by

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

"Excuses are like noses, everybody's got one.''

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I have no excuses. Im just an idiot

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Those clear plastic fuel filters mounted betwen the carb and fuel pump are a fire waiting to happen. They get old and brittle and prone to rupture

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

my next project for this truck is to run metal line from the pump to the carb.

[@stevenpackard1463]

yup ,had quadruple by pas in may (69 years old) , all went well but i`m in the same shape my mind says yes but my body comes in from the garage too

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

it will get better.. I had a quintuple bypass 7 years ago. I didn't even know there was such a thing! haha

[@SallyHall-o3o]

I fill ya,same thing happened to me I went to my heart dr. he said I had inflamation around my heart from covid, then went to my gastroligest he said I had inflamation around my stomach that was a year ago just now starting to fell normal GOOD LUCK!

[@audiewaterson1223]

Ken you may be suffering from mental fatigue. You have suffered two major losses on one vehicle that’s like family and the other was a major build that you really stretched legs on. Then you get the coof on top of it. That’s enough to strangle anyones ambition.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yeah, i'm pretty sure I have mental issues! hahaha.. thanks for the comment brother!

[@johnalexander4356]

Also... There no need to have put rollers rockers on that engine. The expense just can't be justified on that engine unless you're going to do a rebuild with a bunch of other upgrades. We all love that fancy stuff until we get the bill!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

well, i think they are saying rollers are better than getting a flat cam but I guess one every 15 years isn't bad lol

[@waltbellamy9739]

im the same way !!

[@labrd41]

Back in the day, I just can't believe Chevrolet ran all their engines 20 minutes @ 2000 rpm right off the assembly line.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I don't know if they did or not but they "should" have! haha. I dunno.. its just what I was taught

[@labrd41]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire That's todays instruction on every aftermarket cam and most crate motors. Scared me have to death running a brand new Chevy crate motor at 2500 as instructed.

[@fredjones1238]

what happened to NOE'S Bratt did it give up or on the list for repair ?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

"Noa's" brat is next in line as soon as the dojellac will roll

[@fredjones1238]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire just what to make sure you can stay busy and out of trouble

[@capttom7772]

HOT DIGGITY; ANOTHER WAYLON'S VIDEO❗

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for watching!!!

[@charlesmccormick4443]

All you have to do is , get number 1 up on compression , set the crank balancer mark on 12 degrees on the cam chain cover degree scale , then install the distributor with the rotor button pointing directly at number 1 spark plug wire in the distributor cap , then snug the distributor down enough it will stay there , and start the motor if your getting gas , its that simple , how do I know that ............

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

probably the same reason I know this stuff.. cuz youve done if for 60 years?

[@donbrutcher4501]

Roller rockers? Why? As an Automotive Engineer with a number of small block Chevy's around here, one with roller rockers, I can think of no good reason why that truck needs roller rockers.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

oh its a buzz word.. people hear it and like to spread it around. haha.. I know they are better than having cams go flat but I guess once every 15 years ain't bad haha

[@JacobBurch-e7u]

Cool

[@jonhboleware3409]

Waylon i replace a bad cam the metal locked the crank up

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

oh! thats bad!

[@shotsrodder]

Did you soak the lifters in oil overnight 🤔

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

sure did

[@crash4me719]

Where is the right front inner fender?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

ok...count the comments.. how many people have asked that lol

[@jct300m]

What happened to the passenger side wheel well?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

it got beat up in the crash , the new one is in the bed of the truck

[@ronjohnstonaustralia2417]

Again with the rubber fuel line ??

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

nope, its fuel injection line which is resistant to the ethanol. but its still the next thing to go!

[@BearButler321]

I keep seeing that broken rear intake bolt (driver side). Why haven't you fixed it ? Eventually it's going to leak water, possibly inside the engine.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I tried, ive heated it, I tried to drill it and use an easy out and I have not been able to get it out. next step is to try and get enough weld on it so I can weld a nut to it and hopefully from all the heat it will turn out. it hasn't leaked yet but I know what you're saying.. I just needed to get it out of the shop for right now.. I won't be driving it this winter.

[@waltbellamy9739]

what ever happend to gerwood ?

[@RichardBerry-v5i]

Love sqa

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

what is sqa?

[@stevehetrick2676]

Wondering, guess ya don't need a passenger front inner fenderwell? I spy!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

did you "spy" that big box in the bed?

[@strawbalehead]

Ken, seriously, do you have a paypal? I enjoy the show, and would like to pay or donate! BTW, Is Noa an EMT yet?

[@JacobBurch-e7u]

Yap

[@MrGoofwu]

Angry Cam-man

[@kentkirkpatrick7953]

I've noticed a lack of motivation last few years since about 2020. 90% of my projects have stalled it feels. I just dont "feel" like doing anything?! Very odd for me.

[@shotsrodder]

Never reuse a gasket 😂

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I know I know but it depends on what you are working on.. i've seen my dad grease up a head gasket and reuse it on an old 216 back in the 60s. I've never gone quite that far but he didn't have money for a new one.

[@shotsrodder]

Working on a truck engine is a pain you can’t reach anything easily and you can’t fit inside the wheel wells 😂😂

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

there must be an echo in here.. haha.. take care!!

[@ericfallis6202]

Me too covid almost killed me double pneumonia

[@JacobBurch-e7u]

You have a 454.

[@JacobBurch-e7u]

Ya I know you love that 327 it would be hard to put that a side for the big block. You done the the right one for it .