Resurrecting the Flooded Suzuki Cappuccino - Episode 1

[@volleyskate]

Major props to Automotive Aesthetic for getting it so clean. And finally, a video where someone did a proper blinker/headlight fluid flush! Glad you're keeping the Cappuccino and can't wait to see what you end up doing with it.

[@willecutlip]

The Automotive Aesthetic team is the real deal! How many hours did they end up spending on the Cappuccino? 😎💪🏻

[@robertreynolds930]

🤣🤣🤣

[@syrconcrete6399]

Hey, that rust is perfectly repairable, its not like the frame is rusted through or anything structrural, cant wait for Ben's luck to turn to the better

[@stuvademakaroner9607]

Frame?

[@kinecty111]

It's a unibody. That bonded panel is indeed structural. Repairable yes. But a lot of work to do so 'properly'.

[@farhanrahmatullah1615]

@@kinecty111 chrisfix already made a video on how to fix that

[@jordanyoung4359]

Wire wheel the scale rust off, rust converter, slop on a load of seam sealer, move on with life.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

This is good to read. If I ever find rust I hope to repair it as well. 😊😅😊

[@Drag0ncl0ud]

0:52 “can’t drive the car without getting a respiratory disease of some kind” flashbacks to the stance car road trip 💀

[@TrinomCZ]

Don't forget to change the transmission and rear axle oils too. Both of those have breather which most likely were under water and allowed the tranny and axle to fill up with water too.

[@mauvrion_fries]

Some of the best Cappuccino rust I've seen. I'm terrified to remove my carpets for fear of confirming my suspicions based on what the floorboards look like from below.

[@varzenbyta349]

you could just confirm it by waiting long enough to where your car splits into two which doesnt require removing the floor carpets

[@mauvrion_fries]

@@varzenbyta349 "man, I guess it really was rusty."

[@meguy798]

Or like how I waited to deal with the rust on my truck until the bottom of the door sill was basically falling off

[@collinwiedel]

Very happy to see AA doing well. Love seeing their services performed. Absolute professionals

[@BonoT88]

I'm so glad to see this cutie being taken care of. Mine was so rusted that I ended up selling it in pieces. Really looking forward to the next cup

[@supers0nic77]

I wish i could get one

[@BonoT88]

In Europe there are some. I mostly rebuilt the engine with oem parts but for the body it's a completely different story.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@BonoT88How long did you have your?

[@joeydeemendoza]

Excellent work as always from automotive aesthetics ❤

[@Basomga]

This is the first time i saw someone properly flush blinker fluid, props to you guys. Jokes aside, i'm happy to see the capuccino being recovered

[@kkacperowski]

glad you are keeping this car going. such a cool car.

[@AWOL_ODST]

I hope the EVO has had the same AA rescue treatment before the Cappuccino, clearly more important.

[@WillemVerb]

Suzuki Americano ☕️

[@iamjuan6762]

Engine swap in the cappuccino

[@RobinBCG]

LS swap

[@Aimenonze]

no he should put k20 in their 😂

[@john.s1962]

Merlin swap

[@LordPufficuss]

I lost the keys to my VW bug a few years back. I decided to replace the door locks and ignition with a new key. I tore the door panels off and found bare wires trying to burn through the insulation. Later that week I found the keys. Life has a mysterious way of letting you find problems you didn't know about.

[@poultrylord7300]

I always love when you have these guys on, such satisfying content. Miss Daniel tough, rest in peace my man.

[@mokujin6507]

Jimreman channel (japanese channel) is restoring a cappucino from rust dust... maybe if you need info about capp...

[@frozenpete788]

I just thought, dropping the fuel tank and inspect the pump and level float is the best thing, to clean it you could use e85 and shake it really well, rince and repeat. Water would mix with e85 and be removed then dry it. I know you won't forget the gearbox / axle as the breathers might have been underwater too. This car is well taken care of and loved. Cheers from France 💪

[@KevinReillySV]

Great seeing you at lime rock! I’m so sorry about all of this I hope you can make the best of it!

[@gophersan5401]

... AMAZING VIDEO on detailing a car ! As in whoaaaa ! 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@ruimiguelrezendes6190]

Good to see that the car is in excelent hands!

[@otter-pro]

Watching it get washed and getting all the dirt and grime out is so satisfying.

[@shaunbeakley348]

These AA guys seem really down to earth and kind

[@GearsandGasoline]

They're amazing guys

[@screamerchaotix5182]

The person saying it can't be done should never interrupt the person doing it. 🤘

[@88Frank]

Love this episode. Rust is easily fixed and the car is looking great. Props for saving it

[@Cjay2290]

U should make a hole in the ground and put pump, so next time when that happens it drains the water, like $200 for a pump and 1-2hrs of ur day ,

[@mitchellsteindler]

Pumps to where? The garage is on a plood plane.

[@Cjay2290]

@@mitchellsteindler he can run a pvc pipe off the pump n direct it outside away from the shop else where, im sure it would help a lot better than not having anything

[@mitchellsteindler]

@Cj72290 think of it this way. You're in the shallow end of the pool. You install a pump in the pool. You direct the outlet of the pump away from you to the deep end of the pool. Does your water get any lower? No. Only way you're going to not get wet is by never going in the pool.

[@Cjay2290]

@@mitchellsteindler idk exactly how plane that area is lol it was just a idea, I live in the north east of the states so for me its all hills up n downs , at this point he might as well move shop

[@frun4]

Making the best out of a bad situation. Thanks for sharing this, I am sure it was a crushing blow, but it is good to see positive progress ❤

[@sooyster4033]

"Rodential differences by culture" 🤣🤣

[@GearsandGasoline]

Had to Google that to make sure it was a word

[@Lifebehindbars88sg]

Please race autocross with the cappuccino. 😊

[@Runco990]

Thank god this is a pretty simple car, so it's very repairable. Not so much on a rolling techno-box of today. That is such a cool little car, would be great for small town driving where I live, but of course we'll NEVER get such things. Just bigger, and bigger and of course more expensive SUV's and Trucks thanks to the stupid CAFE standards and chicken tax! It's just really refreshing to see such simple engineering again.

[@dbeckMSP]

Great video and I love the music this time, thanks for posting it. The music additions have been awesome the past couple months

[@josephmatuszak3855]

You coulda just taken the starter off and cleaned it out..... unbelieveable how many times I've saved a starter by doing a full cleanse. (It's also unbelieveable how much crud can get packed in a starter over time)

[@leyts]

I'm restoring a Cappuccino here in the UK. I've got the bits you need like the workshop manual and wiring diagrams, let me know if you want a copy

[@dav2mai]

If the ECU has been under dirty water, I would recommend putting it in an ultrasonic cleaner. Some local electronics repair shops can likely do that.

[@konablu1347]

"Bake" the headlights to get the glue softened and split them apart. That way you can clean them properly and reassemble. Will be a lot cheaper than trying to score replacement lights.

[@TravisFabel]

I'm just back here a month later, looking to see if another cappuccino restore video dropped...

[@xingpeiliao4411]

Tavarish has the mega flooded car project. Ben has the mini flooded car project. Intersecting to see how it turn out

[@vilshe7449]

This is totally awesome! Keep up the great work boys!

[@aristanhart4271]

As someone who used to work on greyhound buses, that needles and cigarettes comment gave me flashbacks

[@mikkokuusisto833]

Probably goes without saying but all electrical connections need to be atleast cleaned or better yet replaced. wirestend to corrode where water has seaped in past connector, can be a nightmare to troubleshoot later

[@ayske1]

Piano outro had strong sentimental vibes. Now I want an NB MX5/Miata

[@D3V1NF5]

Ive been watching too much drivetribe, because that rust looks like nothing compared to what they repair over seas. I wouldn't sweat that at all.

[@isaactrockman4417]

Or the American Midwest. If you can’t see the ground from the drivers seat it’s good

[@versita3827]

I found one of these in the parking garage of my apartment building a few weeks ago. It was so tiny and they had a great itasha wrap on it.

[@liamturner962]

It's probably a good idea to change the gearbox and differential oil as it could have got water in the breather

[@thatcoolkip1711]

I have never been more invested in a youtube video in my life, next cappuccino episode when?

[@madmatt2024]

Don't forget to drain the transmission before you start it. It's going to be much easier to get the water out when it hasn't mixed into a milk shake.

[@fredericoespinoza]

The music in this vid was so annoying and distracting and washed out the voices too much, please don't do it again guys

[@DRIFTDISEASE]

Can’t wait for the next video. And maybe go again on a road trip episode?

[@vapour_xs9235]

I'm glad to see this thing getting a 2nd chance. It's too good of a car to go to waste in such poor fashion....

[@rkhgak5751]

Put busa engine in it and u all set 🔥 maybe throw a smol turbo to add more kick to it 🥵

[@renzofigallo8450]

Hope you can bring that car back to life and take care of that rust. It nice to see a different car being worked on

[@8040i]

Yes but the turbo Camaro, please tell me there’ll be more content on that 🙏🏼

[@nsreid88]

This is making the best of the worst situation. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep it up, looking forward to the next one as always

[@driftlx]

Looks great already can’t wait for the next vid!!!!

[@koltrountree5219]

Im so happy to see the cappuccino getting the attention it deserves! Automotive aestetics level of work in nothing short of amazing! I can't wait to see what happens next,as always great content G&G

[@chrishernandez4134]

Mann I’ve missed seeing automotive aesthetic❤

[@parallelracer]

Glad you were able to get if cleaned up! Hope the mechanicals go as well.

[@LENINsWORLD]

How was the date Ben? Did ya'll go for some... cappuccino? Automotive Aesthetics sure did their magic, turned out clean AF guys!

[@CaptDorkington]

So happy to see you save this car, it's so unique in the US, and it would have been an absolute shame to see it destroyed from one storm like that

[@urbancats1]

wth is wrong with the naming of the timelines 😂😂

[@MyShwarz]

so happy its getting a second chance, love these little cars

[@FayLynnVT]

Need More Cappuccino content!!

[@hystericalJuggernaut]

Its great to see the guys at Automotive Aesthetics again , I always love seeing the work they do.

[@knux1337]

Great episode, so good to see the cappuccino again!

[@tinfoilhat1619]

just k swap it already.

[@travisfabel8040]

I'm very happy to see you repairing the car and not just abandoning it

[@AndrewAnkerPhotoAndVideo]

Do the camaro next pleaseeeee

[@SilverScarletSpider]

this is how i know these guys are cool. asian ben is fixing a car that he’s too tall for

[@yongling9825]

He fit in this car just fine.

[@alexbarnes6976]

G&G: my cappuccino is flooded Everyone: FIXITFIXITFIXFITFIXITFIXITFIXITFIXIT!! G&G: Resurrecting the Flooded Suzuki Cappuccino - Episode 1 Everyone: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!

[@zevahcrss]

I’m loving this series already ❤ Best of luck! ☝🏼

[@MarcLawrencePH]

I thought it was hilarious how small the car is when the guys were pushing it around. LOL! Finally, some content I can get behind.

[@smiles564]

I'm loving this rebuilding comeback story, heart breaking that it happened, but heart warming to see her come back bit by bit!❤❤❤

[@twrcrew8852]

if I were a youtuber making tons of money (or enough money to afford a choice in general), the first thing I'd do after seeing a video like this is make 100% sure to read the flood zone charts of any area I'm house shopping and pay the extra money to live upland or in a geographically advantageous area (the highest point surrounded by valleys for instance) for exactly this situation. Homes are permanent and if there's a chance you're in a flood zone, the statistics are definitely stacked against you. I know a lot of people buy houses like "well what are the CHANCES of THAT??? I been here 8 years so far so good!" It's not about what usually doesn't happen, it's about that random 14th, 15th, 25th year where you lose everything in ONE moment (and the longer it takes, the more you usually lose). because it is your HOUSE. a constant point in space in time when speaking in lifespans of human beings. Cheap areas are cheap for a reason. (much of the south included... the wizard of Oz's opening plot wasn't based on nothing. They certainly aren't cheaper due to being nice!)

[@crisrose9707]

That is the most peaceful, tame, docile rust i've ever seen on a cappuccino. These things MELT and that rust is and easy easy fix compared to how bad they can get......ask me how I know :')

[@tacoman6697]

If you ask me, this thing is screaming for a Hayabusa swap. Suzuki engine for a Suzuki car. Maybe if they'd tried that sooner, instead of trying to push almost entirely unaltered kei cars to the wrong market, they'd still HAVE a market in the US.

[@yes437]

Dude you're cinematography is un matched with those car vids. Capturing the felling of working on a car 🤟🏼

[@joseacuna3239]

I’m concerned about the long term wiring situation, those cables can and will develop rust from within.

[@Hitperson]

it's copper, you will get surface oxidation (depending on if it is oxygen free copper) but the biggest issue is going to be at the connectors.

[@joseacuna3239]

I had a car with water damage from a broken rear windshield with cable oxidation from the connector 1 meter into the wiring loom, I had to replace the whole harness since the oxidation created some electrical malfunction due to drop in amperage. Of course it was a Lexus and the wiring was for one of the computers.

[@LimitedExposures]

I'm imagining the previous owner seeing this video and just BEAMING that his old ride is being taken care of so well

[@Chocolate_dragon]

I’ve figured out watching this video is that you guys never worked on any old cars. Tapping the starter is old trick! That rust is extremely minor. You are talking about it like the car is rotted in half! There was hardly any water in that oil! Last car I had get flooded it poured out 3 gallons of water and then oil. I flushed it out with diesel fuel. Dumped oil in it and fired it up. Then kept changing the oil until it came out clear after heat cycling it each change. Did that 4 times. Then started driving it.

[@Hawk7886]

Man, I'm glad you guys gave it a shot. Flood damage very, very easily totals cars, and it would've been easy to write off the Cap.

[@eddiejohnson3366]

Man I didn’t realize how small it is until y’all pushed it into the wash bay. Lololol Ben I can’t believe you fit in there comfortably!

[@182ndNegociator]

What about the differential/transmission fluid? Should probably change that out too.

[@ghomerhust]

all those detailing videos can SUCK IT, because THIS is a cathartic cleaning video!!

[@Tsino69]

HAYABUSA SWAAAAAP

[@ceescorner]

Don't forget to drain the diff and transmission. I'm sure water made it in through the vent hose. You can also remove the fuel feed hose and put it into a bucket and run the pump jumped to empty the tank and then fill the fuel tank and repeat. If not dropping tank is best way.

[@stevenhinkle6957]

Maybe they were waiting on parts but I would've made sure it was running well first before I put that much detail work into it.

[@amsoil_connoisseur2710]

I am a large man that doesn’t fit in regular cars but man a turbo cappuccino would be a baller thing to rip But I’m very excited for this series

[@BobTheMartin]

This probably was recorded ages ago and you don't need my advice But could flush the engine with diesel fuel or something, try to grab as much moisture as possible Also some smaller things like the el. window rails could need greased up

[@ryanbrown918]

Nice to see these guys using a slew of P&S products. They clearly know quality 👌

[@ranneelangelo5973]

Finally another video with Automotive Aesthetics! Been waiting for this for months

[@95theRasmus]

I hope we see some unusual engine swap for the cappuccino but nonetheless whatever you decide to do with it I'll definitely watch.

[@Rentullknot]

engine swap time!!!!! put a motorcycle engine in it!! do a Suzuki engine build series.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

It kinda warms my heart to see AA helping Ben out in his time of need after all the support he's given them over the years 🥹

[@eurobeaner]

Repair the rust. Almost all cappos have rust since they didn’t use seam sealer on them. It’s a super common problem.

[@95theRasmus]

Do another feature video of AA deep cleaning or detailing another car. I loved those videos, its been a while since you made a dedicated one just for that.

[@joonchoi1191]

Man…. Wasted that perfect opportunity for “blinker fluid”

[@frekil4]

Time for an engine swap, i suggest the new GR Corolla Engine also 3 cylinders 😁

[@simonberube34]

Nice to see someone is finally changing their blinker fluid!

[@doddysyq]

glad to see all in place, amazing result such a heartbreaking that happens in Virginia with flooding all over the place there

[@michaelsanders5938]

How much would AA charge the average Joe for this type of cleaning?

[@jaydenhuang7660]

To get rid of the smell, maybe use water in the bucket with a lot of dry ice inside and mix with water, let the gas flow inside the car, wait for hour maybe