Resurrecting A '67 Camaro From Nightmare To Dream Car - Detroit Muscle S9, E9

New 2022 episode! We pay it forward helping to resurrect a Camaro that is more than just a car for its owner. And we’ll head to Las Vegas to meet some Matco Tools merchants who believe in making a living through giving.
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Pickup Up The Rescue Vehicle
06:46 - Suspension Upgrade
09:06 - Driveway Drop Off
12:08 - Matco Tool Expo
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[@PowerNationTV]

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[@oscrthgrch7]

I remember taking my '67 Camaro out for a drive on some of the back roads near Tucson many years ago, only to see a bulge in the cover of my twelve bolt from the inside out the next time I had it on the lift at work! I pulled the cover, and three teeth had broken off from the ring gear (I think the carrier bearings had worn to the point that it had excessive backlash). So I bought the tools, ring and pinion, bearings and shims, and learned how to set up a ring and pinion. I also dropped from the 3.90 to 3.73 to make it a little better on the highway. I bought that car in 1987, and when it burned up in the 2018 Camp Fire, it had a 406 with Brodix heads, a Tremec five speed, disk brakes, a fast ratio steering box from an '88 IROC Camaro, etc. Now it has gone to Camaro heaven, and I'll never have another.

[@jameshedrick605]

That sucks. I had a 69 dodge charger that i just got done fully restoring and i was waiting for the rims i ordered for it to come so I could drive it. One day while i was at work the breaker box shorted out and burnt the garage down and destroyed the car. It took me and a couple of friends almost 2 years to do it and almost $50,000 to get it where I wanted it and never could find one again

[@patrickjohnson7801]

I bought my 67 Camaro in 73 when I was 17 for 775.00 , it had 89,000 miles on it and FF 50 years later it is still in my garage with 110,000 miles on it.

[@richardresendez2325]

Get up on a Saturday morning every one at home still asleep and go go a ride in your classic Camaro is amazing .👍

[@MrMrwilem]

Love the 67…had one much like it. Been a mechanic for 35 years, best Matco tool guy that ever was is Robert Hall. SC.

[@donisys]

Tommy Bosher hair progression. Just watched an old episode, first time I saw him. That hair and those shades. My how time flies.

[@edhdougherty]

Oakley Batwolfs. I wear a pair everyday.

[@jasonmead6760]

I know exactly what this man is feeling because I have a 77 nova that I bought in 1996 and just like him life happened

[@chuckmoore8668]

I know how he feels. My grandaddy had a 72 Impala sedan with a 350 in it, he bought new in 72. I loved that car as a kid. On Sundays when we went to their house I would sit in that car and did just like him. I probably put a million miles on that car in my head. When I turned 17 he gave me that car for my birthday because I still sat in it a pretend to drive it! I wish I still had it. I loved that land yaht!

[@dexterplant778]

If you guys want to make a rescue contribution, you can start with my 71 Torino GT, I can't do the physical work anymore, not to mention the cost, so do a possible new friend a big one and make a legendary ride.

[@joedefedele6380]

Great video and educational also. Project car suggestion for Power Nation: Standard equipment (BASE) 68-69 Buick GS 400 or 70-72 Buick GS 455 with a few "Day 2" modifications HD coil springs, HD shock absorbers, HD front and rear stabilizer bars (anti-sway), HD manual steering, front finned aluminum brake drums, manual brakes, NO a/c, NO power windows, NO power antenna, NO power door locks, HD 3 speed GM manual transmission (standard equipment), HD clutch, positraction differential with either 3:08 or 3:23 gears, bench seat, only option- Buick hood-mounted tachometer, standard instrumental panel or sport gauge instrumental panel whatever is in the car. "Day 2" modifications: aluminum intake manifold(maybe), headers, high flow mufflers, 3" to 3 & 1/2" exhaust system, HD oversized aluminum radiator with electric fans, Custom AutoSounds factory appearing AM-FM, Bluetooth radio with 4 speakers, tires equivalent to G60 or H60-14 for 68-69 GS, possible G or H 55s or 50s in rear, G60 or H60-15 for 70-72 GS possible G or H 55s or 50s in rear. Special Note: in 1974 only, the Buick Le Sabre was available with a 455 with a 2 barrel carb. I think it would be interesting to use in the 70-72 GS as an economy muscle car even though it is not date correct. I hope your channel and team will consider and build this project car. I think your viewers and subscribers would find this interesting and educational especially if you also give a presentation on what a totally new standard equipment GS with no options came with from the factory. Looking forward to many new, interesting and educational videos from you. Joe Please reply so I at least know you read this suggestion. Thank You

[@anthony_sasquatch8056]

So good to see tommy still doing this this guy really made me a fan of this show. Great knowledge and good fit for this show.

[@allenmichaud1605]

Hey man been watching since the 90's. All new trim and interior. Full maintenance and some big cam sounds. That dude is all of us. Go back. Do it up

[@kWT49]

Awesome. That really hit home with me. I had a 65 f100 wanted one my hole life. Tried my best to get it one the road but didn't happen. Ended up cutting it up and scrapped it which just killed me. Felt like loosing part of me.

[@richardresendez2325]

Love the way tommy talks

[@JaredR1996]

I dream of a 4 speed car. Awesome to see that car on the road

[@joshjarrell4072]

I get the dude with the 67’ doesn’t need it fully painted up and a ton of horsepower, and it’s his stress reliever and good for him! I’m wondering if he realizes how much that car is worth how it sits? There are a shit ton of people that want that car! Good for him for not selling to the highest bidder. But I’d buy it!!

[@davidrutledge6033]

What I would give for y’all to do a old school budget first gen chevy s10 build

[@patluvsvettes]

Very cool! Love those 1st Gen Camaros!

[@jimbaldridge9392]

I get that the owner wanted to just drive his car, but they should have convinced him to replace missing parts... Passenger side inner fender well and some body work on the passenger side rear bumper quarter panel. It doesn't need show car quality paint. I know it's the owner who likes it and I think that's good, at least fix up the interior a little and polish out those wheels, so when you take the family out the kids will enjoy more thumbs up in that Camaro. 😎👍

[@bobhilly546312156332]

I was kinda hoping to see that old Camaro leave a nice set of 11’s on the road

[@bavarianhero]

Ohhhh this is going to be a good one!!!

[@ivantinoco2643]

I love matco tools!!

[@corywilhelm9768]

It's GORGEOUS. Yes

[@oldsledpurgatory3595]

The '76 Camaro I had years ago had a peg leg 2:73 rear. Not much for acceleration but it would top 130 mph (and start to lift off the ground) and spin that right rear tire for about an eighth of a mile.

[@Ringoz46]

love the car but it needs a good restoration and that man has a good heart

[@davidgwin4540]

I'm about half way through the video while I send this. I hoping 🙏 they do not stink bug stace it for the dude. Cool! Looks good 👍

[@Darknamja]

I ran the stock 2.73 rear end in my '72 Chevelle 454ci. It was excellent for highway runs between NY and NC on the weekends. 😉

[@HNiCDuke]

72 chevelle. That's my dream car.

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

A 2.73 would be more tolerable in a big block car. I had a couple in small block cars and it toned down the fun factor.

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

That’s a great thing

[@imranabbasi7871]

Good luck 👍

[@Dr77738]

right! be your own success story... yay!!!

[@PyroBlock]

You'll need more than just new leaf springs to fix wheel hop

[@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342]

Yah. Gotta add traction bars.

[@joshuadelgado9517]

A full version would be awesome

[@ajbreaks]

Very cool

[@eskieman3948]

Tell me that the Camaro driver doesn't sound just like 'Boomhauer' from "King of the Hill"! (11:18)

[@JerryDLTN]

9:17 looks like Normandy, TN

[@born2wrench]

Man I thought they were going to build that 67

[@KreepaweedZ23]

Nice...

[@jameshedrick605]

I know what he means about a car like that. I recently got one that i was going to do a full restoration on and then I got hurt at work and needed surgery and i ended up selling it to pay for my surgery. Now i wish i didn't sell cause it took me almost 4 years to find it

[@bruceh92]

Great donor. Just like the original Mustangs - the '65 and '66 - the original Camaros - '67 and '68 - are the most desirable. Notice I don't include the '69. The two first model years, to my eyes, are the best ones for an update or simply drive original for the purists.

[@trashbandit2449]

The 69s are the most desirable, easily costing the most. Which is too bad that they only made them one year and the prices are ridiculous

[@tomhoulihan1]

Why didn't you fix the missing wheel stud on the right front ??

[@jimbaldridge9392]

And at least rebuild the front and rear brakes, it's probably running the stock drum. They could've upgraded him to a inexpensive set of disks, even if they would be just the front. A car that has sat as long as this one or any car should have it all looked at. Take the family out to a safe trip 👍😎

[@dadlife8289]

Why show only 30 seconds of work on the car?

[@troyferguson705]

My very best friend steve would crap a Twinkie if you guys rolled up and helped him get his 1971 chevy c20 custom camper special 😁he calls it the beast ! It would be awesome if you would ....but you guys are busy with your own cars keep the vids comming yall .....T FERGUSON

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

Did you guys change his speedo gear so his speedometer reads correctly? Since you didn't mention it, I am going to assume you didn't.

[@thespicemelange.1]

One long matco commercial

[@wheelmanvicful]

Can u guys help me get my 69 nova running...it has a 468 fuel injection big block On viking Coilovers

[@vickypratamaputra4363]

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

[@yashveersingh1795]

😍💯⭐️

[@tphvictims5101]

Gas prices must be driving MATCO dealers under.

[@TerrorGaming16]

😍😍

[@jeffstewart7976]

Never in my life have I heard it called a POS unit. Posi yes. Just seems weird

[@Charlieswirld]

YES! I let it slide the first time they said it, but I full-on cringed the second time they said it. Reminded me of Brian Connor wanting all the NOS for his car.

[@P5YKHOTIK]

If you have a great automobile... it is a sad thing to not be able to cruise.

[@pan59023]

a lot of people get a car and never do anything to it no money is no excuse i did without for 45 year to fix my car a bit at a time start with the floor first

[@LS1LE]

In what world do we (hotrodders) refer to them as POS units, instead of POSI rear ends, or a limited slip differential if you want to get technical. But POS; no, absolutely positively NO. Stop it, get some help.

[@LloydchristmasXe274]

My thoughts exactly

[@danareynolds1786]

Wow.. the show is less than 22 minutes long, you spend the nearly first 6 minutes flappin' the jaws, around 4 minutes hands-on, and then go straight to a giant ad. Twenty-two minutes I'll never get back.

[@toddmichon]

They never to seem to bring up the financials when talking about owning a franchise. Just come out and say what it takes to get started.

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

I guess there’s no state inspections in Tennessee.

[@bmstylee]

I wish we had inspections in Ohio. A lot of the cars on the road need to be parked. Tailgates falling off, hoods held down with ratchet straps, trucks folded in half behind the cab, , collapsed rear suspensions and that's just a small sample.

[@bobbyheath4003]

Not on a 1967dumbass

[@harveylong5878]

@@bmstylee you forgot the structural duct tape, bailing wire and fiberglass screen re enforced bondo

[@bmstylee]

@@harveylong5878 well that's a level 2 repair in my area.

[@EASTOAKLANDSS]

This episode was a big let down . Really guys? Gears , posi and leaf springs 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bradgarrett7790]

Matco tool expo segment @ 12:32 in this video was kind of awkward. Anyone else notice the chick looked like she was very uncomfortable and the longer the interview went on the more she looked as if she was about to implode?

[@timcomer1444]

I’m in need of some help please please please on my 1968 prostreet Camaro I need Garage squad or Tommy’s help

[@user-px3fb8ch4o]

I really love american muscle car but here in philippines that is too expensive.. even a motorcycle can't afford to buy... maybe this only dream to me.. not going to be real.

[@benison7450]

He s lucky... Ppl in india donot have cars... Only 5 to 10 % do.

[@joejago5231]

Snap-on tools are way better

[@lonelypinebeefarm4297]

If yall gonna restore someone's car I have one no were near as bad. If yall need something to do. 68 malibu. %90 good. Was my uncles car after he passed i bought it from my aunt. The engine is a 68 327. It was built by me my dad and my uncle in 94 my dad bought it in 96 to put in his 62 impala. Dad passed 2 years ago so I have his impala that I'm tearing down to restore so now I have the 327 in the chevelle. All kind of memories every time I get behind the wheel. Like they still with me.

[@danasharpe3247]

Nightmare To running Nightmare...

[@elboss123456]

WHY YOU GUYS IN A NISSAN INSTEAD OF AND AMERICAN UTILITY VAN

[@harveylong5878]

cuz Nissan probably gave RTM/PN a very handsome incentive aka bribe to exclusively use Nissan

[@danf4616]

Sadly the whole automotive industry is going to radically change, relatively soon. How long before IC engine cars are no longer made? Already most car makers are going fully electric in a few years. Then how long before IC vehicles are banned from use? It is getting harder and harder to even get parts for relatively newer cars. Tool makers and mechanics will have to specialize for much more reliable, and complex, electric vehicles. Where will Matco and small repair shops be then? Who knows? Changes are coming fast. Not good... 😢

[@andrewmasonwerdna]

Well dealerships, all that other stuff soon gone too, good change tho :) besides the fact that we need photon compression engines so we can go lightspeed, cause electric blows lol.

[@mchristr]

It will be a long time before electric cars take over because they are simply not as efficient as combustion engines. The OEMs are jumping on the band wagon because their marketing and corporate PR people see it as a way to look "green."

[@danf4616]

It's true that the conversion to electric-only will probably take longer than most expect. But all it will take is a few big breakthroughs in battery technology before nearly everyone jumps on the bandwagon. The rediculous idea that you have to spend like $15,000 to replace the battery on an EV after only 6-8 years turns most off of them, I think. 20 years ago you could say the idea of no more internal combustion engine vehicles was crazy. But what about now? In 20 years what will happen? 🤷‍♂

[@boblongdickder6178]

I suggest you vote Republican

[@raymondguzman5083]

Well it's up to us to decide if we're are going to let them ban them I sure as hell wont

[@beastking55]

PLEASE COME HELP ME WITH GMC 1500

[@fordfairlane662dr]

It looks like a rotted piece of garbage..from Feezles junkyard in Pennsylvania!

[@montgomery6104]

Let's go Brandon!!

[@dontaybreadgangtv5305]

Wrong channel buddy

[@32degreesretarded62]

@@dontaybreadgangtv5305 its always the right channel.

[@unmalo2768]

@@dontaybreadgangtv5305 - Nah, if you took offense to that, then your @ss in on the wrong channel

[@dontaybreadgangtv5305]

@@unmalo2768 lol I can tell that you have a mental problem, seek help my boy..

[@americanhistoryx18]

@@dontaybreadgangtv5305 found the Biden voter

[@gmonynegro595]

The car is junk, the owner has attempted to do nothing on the car.

[@leevahal900]

So much junk so little time.

[@throttleblip1]

Was this a matco training video? Quit it

[@jont6709]

Please don't turn this into an awful reality TV show. That's the whole reason I quit watching tv.

[@harveylong5878]

nah, PN will just turn all the shows into one long infomerical for whatever corporate overlord err I mean sponsor throws them the most cash to shelp whatever product

[@christophertownley6734]

Basically...insure you have a lot of money...call sponsored rock auto. 👎 Unsubscribed.

[@SteveXNYC]

Canumarow American greatest junk.

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

Not after they've been upgraded with the latest technology!

[@rikiwakwak]

10 min of the car being worked on. 25 min worth of adds. Unsubscribed. I've had enough of that bs.