Rebuilding My 67 Camaro's POWERGLIDE Transmission Only COST $67

I bought a 67 Camaro RS for only $6,500 and I'm taking it to LS Fest East. There isn't a lot of time to get ready so we're swapping in an LS2 from J&J Auto Wrecking bit.ly/GoJnJOH
The LS2 is getting the complete Holley EFI treatment and some BRAND NEW HK Wheels as well. I love the way the wheels and tires came out, can't wait for the body work to match the drivetrain!
EVERY PART TO SWAP YOUR 1st Gen F-Body: www.holley.com...
HK Wheels: www.holley.com...
Nitto 555G2 Tires: amzn.to/32mf0yr
Now I've got 2 weeks to have this ready for LS Fest East, let's make it happen. www.lsfest.com...
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Common Questions:
What motorcycle do I ride? A few. Ducati 1198, Honda Goldwing, Honda Grom, Honda Ruckus
What do I do for a living? Make KZbin videos.
Can you wheelie? No, I suck.
Are you fast? Sort of. I suck mostly though.
Where can I keep up with you off the bike?
Instagram: WatchJRGo
Facebook: WatchJRGo (or JRGo, FB hates my branding)
Do you go to school? College, for 2 classes.
Why do you ride so dangerously? What do mean? I was doing 25.
Do you go to the track? Of course, hopefully there will be videos in the future.
Do you play video games? No, but I might stream N64 Goldeneye at some point. Twitch: WatchJRGo
Are you afraid the police will watch your videos and arrest you? Something something evidence something something warrants and due process of law
#CarRescue #Camaro #67Camaro

[@WatchJRGo]

I rebuilt this just for the numbers matching crowd... Hope this appeases you 😛

[@corbingreiner9879]

Eh? Ten years ago numbers matching meant something. Restomods are selling for more $$. I've bought a few classics over the years with a trunk load of OG parts. I like to keep some cars stock only because everyone molests them. Normal is mainstream lol

[@alt7488]

meh should have put a built t400 in it

[@MrPaige222]

WatchJRGo JR get yourself a unit of RVS.... it will make the transmission shift like brand new It's truly magic in a bottle. Builds up friction surfaces to factory spec while you drive. My 1993 Honda vtr250 had a SERIOUS rod knock and slipping clutch. 60 bucks of RVS and the knock was gone, compression restored and clutch grabbed great for 10 years before it finally died. Got about 40k miles on a virtually dead machine.

[@rsprockets7846]

Why¿???????????

[@Prosecute-fauci]

Red Rider7 you have 2 moms instead?

[@rvne3959]

With Josh, your dad, and the Ninja you have a kick-ass team

[@JerryDLTN]

I think Josh, JR, and Gabe should get a 40'x40' metal building with a two post lift to clean out their respective garages and not have to borrow other people's garages

[@iainmcglynn833]

Let’s hear it for Dad pockets , everything you need , to hand Get him on more , he’s a mine of info and do humble 🙏🙏🙏

[@ScubaSteveGTR]

I just came in here to comment about how much I enjoy listening to your Dad but it looks like I wasn't the only one! Dude is a wealth of knowledge. Even him talking about restoring tractors was fascinating. Keep it up man, really enjoy your content!

[@WatchJRGo]

ScubaSteveGTR thanks bro!! 💯

[@warlockpolarbear724]

This video is everything I loved about Kansas. Good hard working people that love getting things done. Always wanted to go back.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

It is so cool that you and your Dad can do a project like this together. Don't take that for granted it's a great experience that you can look back on years from now and cherish.

[@ChrisTheKid83]

Nothin like workin on something with your Dad 👍

[@ajw828]

So cool that you're rebuilding Powerglides just like your grandpa! Always love seeing these videos and all the knowledge and wisdom your dad has. Keep up the great work.

[@mdoyle1981]

Your Dad is brilliant! Glad to see him getting the appreciation in the comments he deserves.

[@matty2helpfull]

I absolutely love the old those old 2 stroke Detroit diesels the sound is music to my ears

[@pinoy413]

The amount of knowledge between these 2 guys could fill a library. Nice work.

[@carneasadafries8050]

J.R your dad is my freaking hero. It's no wonder you're so mechanically talented. He's a wizard!

[@neuronbob]

Your Dad is immensely COOL. Respect given for what he knows and does. 👍🏽

[@traviswarehime5796]

I’ve been following you for a long time, and my favorite videos are the ones with your dad.

[@fhm5384]

So cool! I would pay $$ to take a class from your Dad and learn some of the things he knows. That generator story was great and glad we got the hear the story and see the old girl run!

[@rebkhai]

That's cool as hell. Them old guys always have some cool stuff to look at. Much respect!

[@jerryberryhill3619]

I have that exact generator that came out of an AT&T switching building in Memphis TN, got it free just to remove it.

[@watchjaredwork1487]

We got that one for $500 lol

[@craiglange4852]

what wonderful memories of you and your Dad. If you run short on content go to him for stories. Would really like to hear/see them.

[@aarond23]

Your dad great as always, very knowledgeable

[@SmokinTaz07]

Your dad is great for the knowledge of rebuilding the transmission

[@simisteve1425]

JR, please have your dad to a review and walkthru of the Camaro, I'd like to hear his take on it, and comments on your project.

[@onandup8006]

I could see him being an excellent teacher for mechanics.

[@danshadoin7661]

I love PapaGo videos. He's among your collaboration stars!

[@jeffsheets9389]

Watching you guys work is like art !! 👍🦄

[@TheSinisterSalad]

Those Precision Transmission guys are awesome.

[@tony66au]

Thats a 671 Detroit which is why the GM Blowers are called 671 Blowers, 2 strokes need a blower to run and that one sounds brand new. Those Detroit Diesels are the hot rods of the diesel engine world and worth a look in as a swap for something if you trip over another one somewhere

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

Wow, nice mechanical work. Cool generator. Never actually seen anything like this, truck engines are fascinating beasts.

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

Your old man's a beast with that impact, guess the fruit does'nt fall far from the tree.

[@JohnSmith-eo2nf]

When you called it a tail shaft and your pops said tail housing lol 😂 Great video - thumbs up

[@gordythecreator]

Thanks guys! Damn AT's still scary to ME. Sure is interesting, and I'd love to rebuild 1 myself SIMPLY for educational purposes

[@jeremyaustin9103]

Detroit diesels are a world class product. Awesome

[@dalcallcenter2879]

That generator is awesome

[@SteveNoblin]

I have a 67 corvair that i'm still waiting to restore with a powerglide

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Quality time with Pop's we need a goldwing video

[@bamboozled9120]

They often say the younger generation outsmart their parents , not so much in this case 😉

[@ctiley2212]

Keep working and doing things with your Dad, he'll love it and you'll remember it for the rest of your days and not regret it after he's gone.

[@hdrk59]

Amazing Father...he needs his own channel.

[@anthonymiller3970]

Jr your dads the man!

[@hojnikb]

I can't believe cars used to only have 2 speed autos!

[@paulog8813]

Now we all know where your mechanical skills came from!!! 👍 what’s your daddy’s shop work with? Greetings from Brazil.

[@watchjaredwork1487]

The back portion where they rebuilt the trans is an ASME pressure vessel fab shop, in the middle is a UL listed electrical panel shop, and up front are a bunch of engineers. Another large part of the business is service techs going to local factory’s as well as all over the country and the world doing industrial controls work. So basically, we work with a lot of different things haha.

[@paulog8813]

@@watchjaredwork1487 tks

[@charleseckhart2343]

U are a lucky man spend all the time with him u can

[@mosanders0574]

Your dad needs his own channel

[@aktimes2]

The only transmission I ever had to have rebuilt was off an 82 Ford Thunderbird.

[@tedbiernacki376]

Yep, just like everybody else is saying. Jr's dad needs his own channel. And of course it'll be call Watch Jrs Dad! And the first few in the series will be watching Josh rebuild a 2-speed automatic transmission. I assume they are one of the easist to get your feet wet on !Wasn't he saying he'd like to be able to do that sometime in his life?

[@elund408]

powerglides were used because they were light and cheap but when they blew up it was spectacular, put a blanket around that 50 year old transmission.

[@BlueXonar]

Man I love your Dads accent.

[@stickshift97]

I really want to see more of that Detroit Diesel generator!

[@bradleyfarnham2951]

Our farm has another generator like that for sale if y'all need parts and this is set for 240

[@andrewzanas9387]

On today's show, restoring a 277/480v 3 ph 4w emergency gen set to power Wichita for 17.96 during lunch break.

[@johntarver5684]

Yeah! Loving this build!

[@dariopranckevicius1250]

Your Dad is awesome!

[@kennethwilliams7731]

Jr! Were you and your dad both boy scouts as kids? I ask because you both seem to be very organized and very prepared at all times! Enjoyed the post! Keep em coming?

[@TheFG177]

Damn you gotta do a video bed lining the truck!

[@FirstNameLastName-ev3jk]

Super impressed you can rebuild an automatic gearbox at ‘home’.

[@markpierson5874]

I liked because your dad is cool and knowledgeable my dad was an ass and is dead.

[@schalkvandermerwe4160]

Daddy WatchJrGo taking everyone back to school. Noice!

[@ToxicMisfitsYt]

Those old trans are so easy to build

[@samanthamatthews3382]

You dad is super cool🍨

[@LutherTraining]

More videos with Dad!

[@gordonmacqueen8694]

four thumbs up for the Detroit!

[@APDLuu]

Where them safety glasses at for that parts washer... the osha intensifys

[@johncarella1836]

Love when your Dads in the vid’s!

[@Digital-Dan]

So how rare are Prii in Kansas? It has been 15 years in NOCAL since every other car was a Prius. Now a Model 3, of course.

[@rayadams5076]

Hey JR, they didn't call those transmissions 'Slip n Slide Powerglide' for nothing.

[@edorofish]

06:30 the cleaning music makes me think I'm on a Risky Business train ride.

[@johnnyhawk329]

What kind of business does your dad have in his shop? Do more videos with him.

[@WatchJRGo]

He builds steam generators and industrial control systems 🍻

[@johnnyhawk329]

@@WatchJRGo Thanks for the reply. Love your videos.

[@Brad.whatthe]

Dads are awesome

[@ebib5014]

Slidin in the lamb with the powergliiide slime green paint peanutbutter inside

[@WatchJRGo]

My jam 🎧

[@jesseward6211]

What does your dad do for work? Seems very intelligent!

[@stevenmoore8985]

Ur dad is so awesome!!

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Really should upload a second unedited version of this

[@gregormedwid7406]

Very good

[@shayneclinton9450]

DUDE! Moar vids with your pops! Throw in Josh and the Ninja and with your powers combined.....

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

JR's Dad is like: "I ain't got time to read no part numbers!"

[@n84434]

Poor John.... seems to be destined to be a parts washer for ever....

[@johnnyballard2178]

Nice transitions

[@DISOPtv]

Josh for President

[@kylerbell1859]

What song did you use for the time lapse?

[@j.f.l.7649]

No doubt he's your father, you look exactly alike

[@joelharris3073]

9:21

[@dumberfeet]

I miss my old man so much

[@robs5579]

I won't miss mine but glad you had a good relationship with yours

[@ToddEStewart]

I’m sorry how does a dad help his son fix a car without cussing at his son constantly and telling him to hold the flashlight where he is working?!

[@kevinbarry71]

"You are in my light!"

[@thenaturecreater8906]

I wish that i coud work so good with my dad.

[@MrDemonchild71]

Or beating him with a pair of old jumper cables 🇦🇺🦘

[@ROACHRAGE2]

That's hilarious! I hated working on cars with Dad. He wasn't patient at ALL!

[@webfreakz]

Wait, we have the same father? :D

[@Joelfrickinjohnson]

Shout out to the older generation and their vast knowledge of all things mechanical

[@mexicanspec]

It is too bad we are losing most of them and there is nobody to fill the void.

[@Joelfrickinjohnson]

@@mexicanspec just have to soak the knowledge up while we have them around

[@TheMrLebaron]

My Grandpa died at 89. He was actually a Aircraft engine mechanic during the time of the Korean war, actually went over. Then he worked for 45 years as a pipe fitter and precision machinist for PPG. Swear to god he could rebuild a Ford 351 in his sleep, could probably build you a damn helicopter out of a ham sammich and a coke can. That old generation knew their stuff

[@SIXPACFISH]

Thank you varry mush, Thank you varry mush!

[@stig120212]

true will soon be a forgotten art, like plumbing , history, and anything technical

[@oregonziggy2391]

Your dad rocks. You should have him on your channel more

[@jeremywimer8842]

Very cool that you and your dad can work together on this! These memories will be with you (and all of us) forever. Great work fellas!

[@Moosecop32]

On this episode of WatchJRGo, I show you why my Dad is cooler than your Dad!

[@jwharvey7167]

Love this old school engineer. "I gotta start the jet engine up but I have something cooler" Big two stroke diesel. Legend.

[@someonebald2022]

I like your dad: "I rebuilt one of these in 38 minutes, once...."!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephensiler3854]

What a gift to have your Dad with his years of experience to learn from. Also, that 2 stroke disel at 300 rpm.... Wow.

[@rlessmeier]

Anybody else get super stoked to see JR's dad?

[@editorjuno]

The senior Ross should have a fan club -- he's like a walking encyclopedia of mechanical/electrical knowledge, It was a true pleasure and privilege to watch him work and see the way the two of you get along!

[@tyson4739]

Better than Scotty Kilmer for sure!

[@editorjuno]

@@tyson4739 -- AFAICT Kilmer is a decent mechanic and an hilarious U-Toober who's correct more often than not. The impression I get is that Ross Sr. is an engineering-level expert who I'm sure would never indulge in Kilmer-style exaggeration and click-baiting.

[@mullinsjm1]

His dad reminds me of mine. They broke the mold after that generation.

[@wingedhorsegarage473]

I love watching you work with your Dad! He’s still teaching and correcting you . Priceless. ❤️

[@ryanmartinage]

You know this man is serious business when he fills up both shirt pockets.

[@astrobinge]

About to go to bed and JR posts a video. I guess sleep can wait!

[@WatchJRGo]

Super late tonight... takes a while to render and upload the longer videos 😢

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Yep same 😂

[@hojnikb]

@@WatchJRGo Build a ryzen7 desktop for your renders :D

[@Blurky82]

Your dad, his skills and the accent are awesome, more vid's with him please! 😎

[@Cartier_specialist]

Dang, your dad is like a machine on the transmission rebuild.

[@deancarter990]

Your Dad is amazing. You need to do more father and son projects. I like to see what other things he can do. Your Dad is amazing.

[@JackBWatkins]

JR’s Dad: “it was 240 but I hacked it to 480”

[@leonarddaneman810]

Just tie the two 240 lines together and . . . bam, 408v.

[@Boss_Scaggz]

@@leonarddaneman810 Not necessarily. Tying two voltage lines together doesn't put them in series, i.e. additive.

[@leonarddaneman810]

@@Boss_Scaggz yes . . . or, maybe there were two transformers he had to deal with . . . 480 volts is enough to power a small hi-rise.

[@Boss_Scaggz]

@@leonarddaneman810 Yes, he probably used a transformer, which was my point. To your second point, to "power" something, you have to think in terms of power. Voltage doesn't mean anything without current, but it's probably pretty powerful.

[@leonarddaneman810]

@@Boss_Scaggz No telling without the schematic . . . could be it had an output panel for multiple lines . . . Nice generator though. 2-stroke diesel . . .

[@aaroneimer5016]

Your dad needs to make videos. He reminds me of an older mechanic that i knew that i just used to pump for information all the time.

[@Archetype123]

Love to see the old school approach from a seasoned vet. Another great video.