PROBLEMS Rebuilding our Salvage Title 505hp Z06 Corvette - Flying Wheels

[@MikeB707]

Some advice from a retired pioneer of the Automotive industry…. Blowing out the interiors prior to vacuuming is an excellent concept, However, I highly suggest getting a quality filter / water separator for your compressor. I’m literally watching your video right now and I can see the stagnant/ pungent water (from the compressor) being absorbed into the fabric & rugs. This is going to leave a musty smell and promote mold growth. It’s a simple fix and your customers will appreciate it down the road…. 👍🏻

[@cristobalnew]

I would adjust the suspension to the factory ride height. It is sitting way too low. Other than that, it's perfect.

[@startingtech3900]

I agree

[@artemiocortes8556]

That is stock height. That's the way mine was . Sitting like a monster truck ,I had to lower it .

[@peter9930]

nah needs more low

[@trevormyers3114]

You’re crazy, that’s perfect.

[@startingtech3900]

@@trevormyers3114 I think me an op have had lowered cars before. We don’t like to scrape on damn near everything. Unless it’s on bags it’s not good as a daily or even weekend cruiser scraping on damn near everything lol

[@Advillin]

Gave you a thumbs up, you are so kind to share all of these little tips and tricks with us. I would love to have my own dealership and find a great guy like German. Thank you again for your honesty and sharing the right way to do things.

[@kheaslett]

Hi Craig... i am a cobbler in Florida near Gainesville. i use Super glue for some of my repairs... instead of having to hold the superglue till it dries... i use an excellerant... to speed up dry time... takes 5-10 seconds. just be careful not to get glue on fingers while you spray excellerant... the glue heats up instantly and will smoke. do not breathe either... have a fan blowing fumes away... look up using baking soda with super glue...on youtube... lots of uses... i use to fill in these cheap ladies boos that have hollow heels.... then grind level to attach new heel material...i use the super thin superglue for that...with excellerant !!! the result can be sanded very smooth & is hard as a rock...similar to fiberglass.

[@joeberard5810]

Reupholster the seat, because that would drive me crazy! You could see in a red stripe or put a Chevy emblem or some decretive detailing.

[@roblange3845]

Washing a Z06 with a brush. I bet the vette owners are absolutely crying right now, good example to set. Paint correction does wonders but doesn't cover the abuse and such.

[@terryvuylsteke2434]

Craig, perfect video!! Thank you. I have recently retired from G.M. 30 years in the business so to say. From stamping to fit and finish I've been there. Your Vette looks good, sell it, keep your new one. and brother, your vlog is amazing!!! Cheers from London Canada.

[@lesterparker1594]

Maybe you can answer this for me. Why the hell cant GM build an engine that doesn’t blow up in 8k miles. My stupid 2020 trailboss was junk and had to spend a month in the shop having rods and lifters replaced. I traded it as soon as I got it back and GM lost a customer for life. I should of done research because it was an isolated issue. It’s happening to people everywhere

[@bebin73]

Sell a C8 for a salvage title C6?

[@jim5k]

You might as well have just sanded down the paint. That's brush is a total hack job. Using a proper clean microfiber wash mitt and two buckets with grit guards is the way. A cheap foam cannon attached to a pressure washer also makes all the difference. It's not much harder to just do it right.

[@casmithc2]

My Dad always said, If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Shut up!! It is not your car. You probably can't afford it anyway!!

[@Jack-og7ev]

@@casmithc2 you just broke your dads golden rule, stooge

[@FlyingWheels]

How, its a monster, it came out beautiful, and ill make a bunch of money on it. Sounds like a win 3x to me. Lots of hate coming from you on this video. Everything ok at home Anthony?

[@mikeletry4468]

3M Adhesive remover not razor blade will remove the residue from emblems. Won't mess up paint.

[@ryanjohnson8821]

Love the channel and content. Craig I just wish you didn't do half butt repairs on $20k+ cars. I cringed all the way through the Taycan bumper repairs, same with gluing the seat and painting the carpet. I just think have a upholstery shop replace that panel on the seat. Or have a mobile guy come around and do a more professional repair would have been a better choice. Save the crazy glue and spray can repairs for the high mileage sub $10k beaters.

[@stevechamberss3237]

You’ve never seen how a used dealership works🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanjohnson8821]

@@stevechamberss3237 I've seen how my buddies run their used car dealership and I've worked in a dealership. It's not like that from what I have seen. Then again, my buddies cherry pick and buy really nice cars that don't need much reconditioning. They also left a retail location and moved to a warehouse because they did not want the headache that walk-in buyers bring. They post 100 pics of every car they sell and do most of their sales online. They cater to buyers all over the country. It's a different business model than your typical used car lot. That's how they chose to do business. Craig can chose to do it better on nicer cars, that's all I'm saying. No need to spend $1,000's reconditioning a $5k beater. Corvettes, Porsches, etc. deserve better.

[@bebin73]

@@stevechamberss3237 they don’t all half ass repairs.

[@scotthammond8120]

Craig…you’re definitely one of a kind! Thank you so much for taking the time away from your family to do these videos. If nobody else tells you…THANK YOU!

[@gregjewell7551]

Great videos. For the red Z06, I would have properly repaired the passenger seat bolster, it was rough, and tidied up the RHS side molding repair like you suggested. Nice job overall, great looking car

[@yoonisrobleh611]

German is a monster when it comes to paint 🔥🔥 3rd car he turned into showroom condition . Man is a beast

[@davidr6865]

You better keep that car. That’s a beast on the track and it matches your c8. Last of its breed.

[@eddiesteadman5701]

Love the C6. It's the new 69 Camaro. Factory hot rod. Tons of performance mods available. Sweet

[@patrickwatson5276]

Sell it, make the money as always. When a beater comes your way, buy that. Team up with a Celtic to get rid of that Bentley, work an advertising deal for the car....write it all off. Hook the new mike to your collar, closer to your mouth. Best

[@dopeyduck8352]

Long time subscriber here, I talked to you a while back about the Cummins swap on that Ford, I just want to say that I love how your affiliate links in Amazon aren't full of products that cost an arm and a leg. Ordered a few things off there because of that

[@reddawg917]

Just check the RPO codes on the sticker located on the side of the glove box. That will tell you every thing that the car came with…trim level etc

[@krisi.2011]

I have A Z06 C6 and the oil cap is underneath the right red engine cover the one that you're looking at is the dry sump oil goes in the bowl but when you put in the engine oil when you do an oil change it goes in underneath the cover and then you top up in the dry sump

[@hacatan24]

My dad has a C5 Corvette and his came with a borla exhaust and it sounds exactly like the one that you have on that car.... Even the crackling noise too...

[@jodysilvia2]

Craig i was sure you would do the right thing and buy that vet for your father, you still could, it would be great content.

[@johnnypk1963]

Washing cars in winter w snow on the ground is something I refuse to do anymore. Kudos Craig.

[@walltech1]

Double check the harmonic balancer if you haven’t already. I’m having to replace that on my C-5 and it’s quite the job. When it was pulled into the shop it sounded like you had the harmonic balancer squeak it does when it’s going bad but outside when it’s running it doesn’t so I would just check it anyway.

[@Anon1mous]

I cannot believe you opened that coolant cap! You are a braver man than me!

[@GTFORDMAN]

easy and cheap way to fix that misaligned hood; put blanket over hood then jump up and down on it till its aligned!

[@hacatan24]

Another thing too man I'm glad that you got the mic... I was going to ask you about getting a mic but I guess everybody else already said that 😂

[@mickmcgrath2313]

I tried to warn you about that Bentley, brother! I've been in automotive for over 30 years.

[@billsansalone8417]

Craig, I've had 9 corvettes so far, 3 in my garages now, keep it!!! Good Job

[@aaronbritt2025]

Craig, why don't you have a foam cannon? The dry sump tells you it's a Z06. Only the LS7 got the dry sump. I think we should start using "German" as a verb. That Z06 got fully Germaned. The only problem with a reconstructed title is that the value is affected by the fact that many prime lending banks won't finance it. As a result, your loan might have a higher interest rate. Of course this can be avoided by paying cash.

[@orangebullet1]

Jesus Craig, you gave me PTSD when you started to turn the radiator cap after just shutting the car off. When I was a child I was severely burned by radiator fluid when my mom mistakenly did that. Luckily no scarring. Anyways, love your videos.

[@woodrowbunopaddle]

9:40 Car guys/mechanics 'Craig we did that back 40 years ago when they didn't have low profile lifts"

[@davidthompson5845]

Nice Vette. Sell it before it gets away from you (too much motor and power). Its so hard not to run it hard because that is what is was made to do. Very nice red Vette.

[@bossanova7462]

LOVE THE CORVETTE VIDEOS KEEP THEM COMING 💰💰

[@JUANP973]

Try to work out the fitment of the front end, change the badges you purchased and if you want try to work on the side molding so it comes out to your liking, other than that another great one 🙏

[@rupertsheldon7081]

2008-2010 are known for dropping valves due to crappy 2 piece exhaust valves and a machining error that caused rapid guide wear. Good chance the car has bad guides if the heads have never been off to fix. The failures usualy happen around 50k miles. You might want to remove a couple valve springs and check for guide wear or to see if the heads have been "fixed" with new stainless exhaust valves and bronze guides. Last thing you need is to sell the car and have the motor puke a couple months later.

[@SLVRFOX88]

I posted that on his first video. I have been wanting a Z06 and seems like it’s a very worthwhile expense to prevent damage to a very expensive engine

[@lesterparker1594]

GM engines built in 2020 are still blowing up at 8k miles. GM is crap and has been for years

[@mph5896]

Buyer beware. Buyers responsibility to research it and determine their risk when purchasing an old car. They also have the option to purchase a warranty to cover issues.

[@rupertsheldon7081]

@@mph5896 I doubt you can get a legit extended warranty for a salvage title car

[@mph5896]

Probably not. So buyer beware.

[@danlaur7973]

Start by installing the correct fenders & removing all of the cheesy badges

[@ek9107]

i totally felt the bentley would be a problematic flop car. even though i totally understnad why you went for it.

[@lesterparker1594]

Same. I left a comment on the video where he bought it saying he definitely should have bought a pickup truck for the price he paid for the Bentley. Could’ve made bank on a truck

[@startingtech3900]

@@lesterparker1594 Bentley ruined his entire Ferrari flip series so sad

[@grega4450]

I think he knew it to when he bought it. Everyone makes mistakes acts on emotions. I am sure it will work out.

[@lesterparker1594]

@@startingtech3900 I know right. People aren’t dropping $30k on a old used up Bentley. They know it’s one of the most unreliable vehicles ever made and costs a fortune to fix when it breaks. Eventually some dummy will buy it, but man he could’ve sold a $30k truck in a day

[@startingtech3900]

@@lesterparker1594 ddid you see at the end of the video the bently air suspension failed and it has other issues, its not worth 15k now so sad craig dropped the Ball on that one

[@davidtomas8043]

Love your work Craig. Thank you for sharing.

[@DoorDashDuo]

Cardinal rule as a car dealer. Do not get attached to the cars/trucks.sell it...your new corvette is awesome!

[@davidmcnew4214]

Craig are the heads fixed from the valve guide issue? If it drops a valve it will possibly crack the block, some people get lucky and it just destroys the head and piston. There are KZbin videos on this at Raceproven Motorsports, shows the destruction and what it takes to fix.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

The Z06 cleaned up just as I had assumed it would. Personally I would have a body shop respray the front bumper and do a professional repair on the damaged side trim…I’d also get a professional to fix the passenger seat. You bought the car right keep it as a track/drift machine that can do double duty as a fair weather driver. Given its title history it will never bring top dollar so enjoy it and drive it like you stole it. Put a I don’t want to sell it price on it I’m the spring/summer and if someone is willing to step up sell it then.

[@ScottR76]

either strip it all the way down to be an actual race car or dump it. I had an 08 z06, it's only a matter of time for the valve guide/cam issues with that engine.

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

Craig, great work, but for $30K, there are still some serious issues with this Z06. Wrong front fenders, panel fitment, paint cracking, torn leather, etc. Did you ever end up checking that the frame was aluminum? With all the weird Z06 emblems, and wrong panels, it might be a Grand Sport in disguise. (Z06 "tribute") What did the VIN reveal? Matching numbers? Either sell it for $20K or keep it and drive it like you stole it!!

[@badlsxgarage]

I was looking for comments of someone questioning if this was a Z or grandsport. And here it is. I would definitely be looking closer. If it's not aluminum frame car it's not a Zo6. Period! But if it is a salvage Zo6 and has been hit in the front, someone has put grandsport front fenders on it with zo6 badges.

[@badlsxgarage]

And I cant tell but does it have a removable top? If it does it is NOT a Zo6. ZO6 Came with a fixed roof.

[@2001joeperales]

It is indeed an ls7 Z06, you can tell by the flat runner intake manifold that only the ls7 came with. It does have the wrong Grandsport fenders and the optional Grandsport twisted spoke design wheels. I didn't see any latches for the removable targa top so it is a fixed roof. I've owned a c6z06 since 2012 so I'm kinda of a c6z06 need. Just a fun fact for everyone the brake pads AutoZone sent were the right ones. The c6z06 uses a padlet for each piston of the brake calipers.

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

@@2001joeperales Very true, provided that the engine is actually a numbers matching LS7 to the car?

[@danielmurphy9140]

That Vet you bought at action has an LS 7 engine in it. Chevy just said they are not going to make or sell that anymore.

[@DunnMotors]

When I want to keep something I put a (I don't want to sell it price) and i let the prospective buyers and tire kickers know that and why it's a higher price and if someone wants it for that price, then I sell it. Otherwise I enjoy it until I want to sell it and then it's priced more reasonably.

[@joshdossantos]

Wow, can we talk about how great your dad looks for his age!

[@stevemorris270]

I'm sorry to say this, really sorry, but no one smart buys an old Bentley.

[@startingtech3900]

Every one told him that he screwed up the rari flip

[@brianbeam361]

Agree, why the fuck he bought that was beyond me. Nobody wants that pile of shit a d I’ve driven one, heavy, slow, sure they are kind of nice but have no resale value at all.

[@JonBlondell]

You have a good eye for these. Actually for all cars!

[@venomrogue1]

That would make an excellent 38th birthday gift for me…;) we are relatively close. I’m in so VT..now to find $25-30k

[@steveorules3972]

I'd keep it, they will NEVER make another 7 liter na Corvette again, they will always hold their value. I have one and unless an emergency comes around I won't sell it. If the heads are not upgraded I'd get them done just for piece of mind and it gives you a bonus hp gain. 08 and up come with the better tr6060 tranny also.

[@edwardsadler6003]

The car could be a sleeper it has grand sport fenders and the wheels are similar to some offered, I've had several corvettes and the c6 z06 is among my favorite it weighs a little over 3,000 pounds and a torque curve like a supercharged car, It's a blast to drive and the car isn't for someone who has a problem controlling the right pedal and traction control is almost useless.

[@jasonjohnson-rustvold5099]

I've always called them the "Wrong Zone". "Where you get the wrong part every time. " (for those who remember Auto Zone 90s slogan.)

[@gord2358]

Congrats on hitting 245,000 Subscribers.

[@dizk5283]

Really enjoyed the long video Craig.🔥

[@ryanjoe1977]

you doing a great job on the corvette and i always love corvette and keep up the good work

[@FlyingWheels]

Thanks, will do!

[@it52mykn33]

Instead of using a blade get your self a caramel wheel of ebay/amazon. Its designed for vynal stickers and the glue stuff left behind from badges

[@rorosnusnu2035]

Hopefully you can get that Bentley sold when Spring comes.

[@witness1013]

'pop start' loool I've never heard it called that, looooool

[@_DMAC]

When you check your oil cap: "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard..."

[@gj4093]

I saw the potential in this car. Very nice and the accident being at such low mileage is another plus. The clear, well free pas but i would have has the seat repaired but to each their own...

[@davidbarriga1491]

I loved the blue convertible your dad passed on. I probably would have bought that instead of this red one. Still, it's coming along nicely 👌 😎

[@jd-wy4sr]

The film crew makes a big difference

[@comradg]

The car looks beautiful, really didn't expect it to turn out that way when I 1st saw it. Did you borrow any of the tricks from the paint correction guys? I originally thought that you should get rid of your Nissan and and use this as your dedicated drift car. But now that it looks so lovely, please please sell it for a profit but and keep reinvesting that green

[@FlyingWheels]

I absolutely agree with everything you said. And yes I use the tips from from Uber reflections that I learned with my other Corvette

[@carlmaki8701]

You guys are amazing on detailing a car

[@OneOut1]

Excellent reconditioning job Craig. Sell the car and give German a bonus. That is your business right? Why do anything else?

[@Sanbonzakuraa]

50k bonus 🚀

[@Carls_World]

Growing up I loved the stingrays but as we got into the 80's and 90's they began looking more like the Iroc and cameros and I hated corvettes. I hated them up until the new rear motor models came out. However, all of a sudden I'm beginning to like/LOVE these models as well. This car is freaking beautiful. The only thing that would have me concerned is the frame or whatever is causing the body gaps. Can you share what is causing that and if it could be fixed? Depending on the outcome of the frame concern, I would keep it for the engine and use the car for racing or remove the engine and install it in the race car. If the frame isn't damaged then I would sell it. . I didn't think it would come out this nice. Like you, rebuilt titles don't scare me as long as I build that into the price I'm paying for the car. Either way, I look forward to learning more about the framework and your decision.

[@osielalvarez8958]

When washing the cars don't brush the hood left to right try to wash with the wind flow of the car that way if God forbid you leave little scratches it's harder for the dirt to stick when it just flows off the car

[@rwilliams101]

Hard choice! Awesome car!! Wish I had some extra money, I would buy that in a heart beat!! Black out badges is the only other thing I would of done

[@putitback4789]

Black out badges 🤢 what is it with you gen zers wanting to spray paint or plasti dip everything. Tacky taste!

[@grega4450]

not sure those donuts were real smart. :)

[@khalidedros743]

Static guys with lowered vehicles have been doing that wood hack for years😂😂😂

[@patricks1976]

Sell this and the C8 and get a C7 ZR1 with a manual transmission way more fun !

[@FutureShawn0058]

You gotta give us new C8 Z06 details Craig!! How long of a wait and did you get it at MSRP. Give us the good stuff brother!

[@grantjim1054]

love my C6 Z06 You might want to replace your interior lights with led's.

[@Rockinrn]

German is a magician.

[@hacatan24]

What brand did you use to spray the inside of the vehicle like by the door??

[@jamesmyers9285]

So much better looking than the newest Corvette Model, especially with Chrome wheels. In regard to the Gorgeous Bentley, it is owned by VW, which should say it all, but like all VW products the cleanest-looking designed vehicles on the road, they just lack long-term reliability.

[@upstateshenanigans430]

I had to come from the TV to the phone just so I can mention how badass the right hand drive looks. Imagine this car rippin around Japan, you'd be the man lol I guess it would turn heads there in the same way a r34 turns heads here but if were being honest the a c6 looks better then the r34 and the c7 looks better then the r35. Its not fare to compare performance, AWD vs RWD but if I have to admit it the skylines preform better then vettes as it should with AWD but you will never look as good doing it lol

[@bdsouza1977]

The R34 isn't a look. Its a complete aesthetic and a nearly unobtainable dream.

[@justinmurphy7173]

There's a ton of adjustment in the fenders on the z06

[@peterkrishchuk1517]

We need more auction videos and see how much cars are going for….

[@chevellecruiser3897]

What code reader is that you are using? I am just starting out and see this as a thing to have, buying older cars. Thanks.

[@Rockinrn]

I can’t believe you’re using that brush on the Z06.

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

These c6 Radiators are too smal, need put in a aloy one,also radiatorsupportbar is weak..i replace mine with a steelone selfbuilt..next i will put in coils into mine..leafsprings and magrides are junk...🤔if resell it..just sell it..replace the Radiatorfluid with engineice..it helps a little...

[@harrywright5793]

Love the videos... hating the quality of the sound at the moment, for some reason it was way better when you filmed it yourself.

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Use two buckets Craig, one for the top and one for the bottom and wheels. My first bucket usually washes all horizontal surfaces and windows, The 2nd washes vertical surfaces and wheels. Less scratches in the paint that way. Looks great! Btw, heard today GM has discontinued the LS7.

[@FlyingWheels]

Great idea

[@bebin73]

You don’t ever use the same bucket for rims and paint. Brake dust is highly corrosive and you don’t want it anywhere on paint.

[@coldnnh6983]

Enjoyed video, I can understand cleaning it up and making it presentable, run well, it is a 14 year old car that has been wrecked..question is can someone get a loan on a salvage title and how much does that hit the price of car

[@GoatWerke]

I would've fixed that seat differently, now with the hardened glue it's going to be harder to fix properly. Overall it came out beautiful but don't keep it lol

[@mommyofthree8271]

I'm still patiently waiting on the summer house rebuild!?

[@brandondawson6896]

Is there a chance it's a Grand Sport that the previous owner just put Z06 badges on? I thought the floor mats and head rest had Z06 stitching on them.

[@FlyingWheels]

Has aluminum frame we confirmed

[@alexflosho]

The intro was a bit over the top but otherwise amazing! This deserves an Oscar. I would watch this as a movie.

[@michaeldoering3231]

I would say keep it unless you get a offer you can't turn down. Cash is king.

[@richarddobreny6664]

looks like a Grand Sport with LS7 engine covers….ah. okay i got to the part where you talked about the fenders…

[@coasttocoast-bn3yi]

Sell it think you done really well with the prep

[@arnaldoserrano2289]

Fix it and keep it, it will worth more money than your C8.

[@dancee1007]

You should of left that rip on the seat 💺 alone lol but nice Corvette 😇

[@Autocreatorz]

pull car between lift jack up front with jack swing arms under jack up rear swing arms under

[@djombock]

I have the same motor in my 5th gen Z/28. They don’t like being modified though.

[@justinmurphy7173]

Those grand sport fenders kill it for me

[@bdsouza1977]

Damn this is serious skill.

[@SoonerMikeD]

You gotta keep that bad boy

[@royperry2859]

That did look like the wrong brake pads. That's sad I pay a little more attention to Corvette customers I want to make sure they get the right parts the first time.