I Bought A TOTALED Camaro ZL1 1LE CHEAP At Salvage Auction!

The only thing better than buying a new Camaro ZL1 1LE for Salvage Stories? Getting it WAY cheaper than you expected at salvage auction! I was shocked to see the bid on this 6th Gen Camaro ZL1 1LE close so low, but it raised a serous concern... Did I miss something???
Either we're going to make a TON of money on this Supercharged LT4 monster or everyone else saw something I missed, but there's only one way to find out... After an unknown driver gives it a smokey little test run..
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[@slcwhere1534]

BABE WAKE UP SCRAPLIFE POSTED

[@Fasteddie1085]

My heart broke mins into the video …I thought he was gonna fix this ZL1😢

[@RipRoaringGarage]

I thought so too. This was an easy fix. The rate that theyre getting destroyed, there not that many ZL1s, much less with the 1LE.

[@cheapme1850]

I thought he was a little quick on putting the pillow on the face of the patient too. I’ve seen them fix much worse, but I guess $19k for the drivetrain is an offer not to be refused.

[@scraplifegarage]

We have entirely too many rebuilds in progress, gotta pay the bills! Trust me, if we didn’t have a business to run (and had a theoretical unlimited budget) we’d rebuild everything! But if we didn’t do this, we wouldn’t be able to rebuild anything at all.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@scraplifegarage We get it. Just sad to see this one get parted. It wasnt so bad. Frame rails looks straight. Not even sure why it was totaled to begin with...

[@scraplifegarage]

@@RipRoaringGarage it may not have came across in the video but there was a LOT of inner structure quarter damage etc. it was definitely fixable, but not cost effectively by insurance standards.

[@t-dogmontgomery3098]

Even heavily damaged still stays alive

[@t-dogmontgomery3098]

@That V8 Life Yeah of course I mean body wise bro

[@02f4irider]

I would have given one of my nuts for a zl1 in that shape. It was very rebuildable still with it being straight. This is a dream car of mine.

[@dragonladyz290]

Me too! If I knew it was selling that cheap, I would have bid on it myself! I don't think I would have won it though. I would've put $25,000 as my "max bid", and he said he put $26,000 as his max.... For someone who wants to just own the car, these prices make a lot of sense. As a former auto body tech, I could have fixed it for prices that would make it a great investment.

[@c5doob]

the craziest channel on youtube, just what car youtube needed.

[@paulpichler]

Oh man, I really hopped you would fix it. Damage doesn’t seem too bad.

[@mattmatthews13]

Don't turn the dipstick upside-down when checking the oil, it can give a false reading.

[@biglefty08]

You think this would be common sense 😂 some people need a hint is all

[@JimNichols]

I watched till about 8:04 then bailed when you pulled the engine and trans and I saw those beautifully straight frame rails..... There were actual tears, no really, tears because that was a very repairable monster of a car... :( Gotta pay the rent I know. Love the channel and the mechanicing, wrench turning skills and also appreciate the time involved in conceptualization, scripting, videoing and editing that goes into these productions ... Peace out brother.

[@fgdgrddsew2]

Would cost alot to put in to fix the car. After all these guys are wreckers and make money from stripping and selling parts. This was definitely a good car to buy to strip.

[@dragonladyz290]

Yeah, from a business perspective, it was the smart decision. To repair this car properly would cost at least 15k, then you're into it for around $38,000. Then you have to worry about if someone is going to pay around $56,000 for it to make any sense to do it this way. Much safer investment to part it out.

[@JimNichols]

@@dragonladyz290 like I said... pay the rent... lol 🤣 sarcastic humor doesn't translate well into humor.

[@carlinshowalter1806]

Should bought a high mileage v6 car and used it to fix this car.That car was to nice to scrap.Easy fix.

[@rogermahaffey26]

all about money

[@2fast2nick]

LT4’s can crank for a while. They won’t fire until all the parameters are right. Like the DI fuel pressure etc. It happens if they sit for a while. Looks like a decent car for sure

[@scryla2000]

I was really hoping y’all would rebuild it

[@scraplifegarage]

We have entirely too many rebuilds in progress, gotta pay the bills!

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

That Camaro is awesome you can take that to the hoopti show plenty of those just make sure it's safe and all the lights working drive it don't bother fixing it I love it don't have to worry about dense or scratches have a great day my buddy just bought a 27 Packard sedan hasn't run since 68 if it's a nightmare have a great day

[@rockeroller]

That cars last burnout. R.I.P.

[@AndresHernandez-hh3vm]

Really detailed lol very entrataining. I hope KZbin brings you the profit you deserve

[@neu318]

Love the videos, and like that you have a leaderboard with Dalt's face on it. LOL. So glad I stumbled onto your channel. Keep the videos coming.

[@Ken-bj5ce]

Yup, nice deal guys. That's why many watch and use Copart auctions, you can get the car you want, and especially if you have a nice shop to repair it.

[@JoshWatson]

Over shot a little. Those tail lamps are only $430 brand new for the pair from GM. 😁

[@bliz-8410]

It looked like this coulda been a rebuild other than a parts car, unless there was frame damage but nice flip as always

[@scraplifegarage]

We have entirely too many rebuilds in progress, gotta pay the bills!

[@mssedmebich1621]

It's sad for guys who like to rebuild things but, sometimes the parts are worth much more than a salvage title rebuild.

[@kickit59]

I am surprised you didn't put the passenger quarter panel complete section up for sale!

[@dragonladyz290]

Quarters don't sell for that much used, plus the labor to cut it out, and the unbelievably high cost of shipping something that big, you can still get all that stuff new from GM, WITH the guarantee that it will arrive at your house or shop in perfect condition. Having worked at body shops, I can tell you; it sucks a lot when you have to work with used quarter sections. You have to drill/cut out the factory welds/seams perfectly in order to use the parts. Sometimes you don't have a choice ( like when new pieces aren't available.). But when it comes to weld-in parts, you're always better off with new👍

[@nitrous07me]

I like how they’re leaving it running & driving it with no coolant in it

[@mattmatthews13]

I love the videos guys. Keep them coming

[@kleemanjad]

Fernando feel my knob.. highlight of the day. Lol

[@anthooony]

This was a top 5 KZbin salvage video. Can’t wait to hear about how you ship your parts 😅

[@my31and37]

Man, that drivetrain would be amazing in my 67 RS/SS convertible..😍

[@sutherlacd27]

It would be an awesome swap. But also super expensive. I would be more tempted to look at building a junkyard 5.3L with twin turbos and getting an upgraded t56 transmission

[@dragonladyz290]

True. I went with a LS -2(6.0L) with a single 105mm turbo and a 6L80e in my '89 Trans-Am GTA. Nothing like having an almost bulletproof 6 speed auto trans with paddle shifters. I debated which trans to get for years, and finally settled on a junkyard 6L80e with only 1,700 miles on it. Poor 2500 Silverado still had it's paper plates when it got wrecked....

[@sutherlacd27]

@@dragonladyz290 the 2nd gen ctsv has that transmission as well. Mine was very solid. There are guys making 1000hp on that transmission...just needs quality tuning to handle it. The only negative thing I can say about that transmission is that it reacts so slow to the paddle shifting.

[@400hpmustang]

Love to know the back stories on these rides, it wasn't like it was driven by a younger driver. This zl1 is borderline part out/repair it imo. Another great vid!

[@user-bc8dr7cm7c]

That car actually looks better bent up than it does new.. Even heavily damaged still stays alive.

[@thesniperofcs]

I would love to fix this no problem 🤠🤠

[@LeonBarnes85]

No best to purchase a shell

[@TheEverydayLifeNetwork]

This makes me want to keep my ZL1 1LE. So many ZL1’s getting destroyed and parted out. Plus they are done making these!!

[@InsaneBimmer]

Why GM never dumped the LT4 into a RCSB Silverado I'll never know...

[@dragonladyz290]

I know, right? Ford has the Raptor, Ram has the TRX, and Chevy has... A suspension package for the Silverado.....

[@MS3DALE]

Because Mary Barra 😡

[@RhiNoX-]

frame rails looked alright... My favorite color.

[@WayApp]

Hats off to you for taking a chance on that totaled Camaro ZL1 1LE. 👏

[@bobx5400]

Love these breakdown videos

[@hannahcurlee3888]

What are you eventually gonna do with the dodge demon you bought?

[@datboi8140]

Can you do a vid on how you keep everything organized?

[@dragonladyz290]

Good idea! Maybe do a "A day in the life of Fernando" where we get to see him put the stuff in the bins and put it away....

[@Papito24]

I Owen that same car and would like to know about the set of rims with tires! Are they bent at all? Also those marks around the lip, can a paint shop fix them! Very interested! Thank you in advance

[@donaldjackson4456]

Take the fenders off and turn it into a roadster

[@michaelpackulak2833]

What did you do with the side skirts ? On it ? They looked mint !

[@joshcardone1836]

Lol love it. My 2015 SS was just stolen and found stripped on Oakland CA. I had about 7 grand into mods. My car was spotless and in pristine condition. I miss my camaro

[@SketchyTone]

Bought a salvaged title 2017 A8 SS for 4750 in like 2019. Took me a while to fix it up but turned out to be a great car. Put about 15k of parts and labor into it, upgraded lights to a 2018, got some nice custom rims, painted it mustang orange and had an orange interior, front was a ZLE and fit a ZL1 hood on it (debaged it), put a Borla ATAK all ebay finds. Covid came by and sold it with a salvaged title for 27.5k. The camaros bring great money.

[@Michael_torres10]

I feel if he would’ve fixed the zl1 , he could’ve easily sold it for 55k

[@sutherlacd27]

I haven't checked the prices recently but just before covid hit there was a bunch of zl1 that hit the market with a lemon/buyback title from the manufacturer. There was a shortage of parts for the superchargers at one time and they did a buyback on a bunch of cars because it was going to be months before they could get parts to fix them. At that time they were selling for roughly $45k with low miles on them. Same for the c7z and V3.

[@germandelariva3754]

@@sutherlacd27 yeah they’re raping really really bad rn 100k plus miles they still want 45k or more rn.

[@abdurahimdogan4344]

Me to I was very surprised it didn't take much time.

[@jeremyjones5992]

Hey did you guys sell the 2018 Camaro zl1 hood air detector under the carbon fiber insert? If not where do I go to purchase?

[@ronanderson5736]

You got one hell of a deal on that bad boy! Sweet!

[@camaroant8426]

Watching this channel for the first time, you got my attention with the ZLE but you took everything almost off of it, I thought this was a repair salvage or totaled vehicles. Sad, you guys didn’t rebuild the ZLE

[@weswhittier3216]

What are you doing with rear spoiler?

[@Adabulldoya]

That car makes me feel things in my chest. I can’t wait to own something on that level. I’m about to ls swap a 3rd gen Camaro. Think I’m gonna look into a super charger

[@Broke2built]

You guys live my dream everyday looks like so much fun I hope to get to that point in my life eventually

[@josh09141]

@scraplife what you gonna do with the exhaust? I'm in need of one sir!

[@marcgomez1013]

So sad to see this ZL1 parted out, love that blue

[@bbimm9855]

does the shell get crushed or sold as part too?

[@donsmith6045]

I missed my calling! 50 years ago, I had a vision of a business like this! All my family told me to quit dreaming and get serious about your life. And here it is, love watching you follow your heart and making a great living at it!

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

They are way to expensive, I was looking at Camaro SS's yesterday and they are still selling used for like 35K you can find some for sale at 29K but they have like 60K in miles and 3/4 different owner's. And that is scary to me for a 5 year lone on 25K... I can't believe how hard I work and how Poor I am..

[@Bonzai30]

Is the front passenger side fender for sale?

[@MrLowe-on8kc]

You know I'm very much looking at that sporler and wheel tires. Where are you located?

[@kevins4426]

that rear window is still good!

[@andrewless4067]

'For the FORD GUYS'!!! Love it!

[@solo901]

How much would you sell the supercharger I need one for my budget build

[@adrionnag5691]

I missed the episode you started doing the scoring system that's lit

[@scraplifegarage]

No you didn’t, you just watched it 😎

[@dragonladyz290]

I like it too!

[@zodaboiweliit1062]

What auction do you use

[@scottsymonds1950]

awesome, ya said i won a prize, welp how about sending me a finished car? lol great content so far guys keep it up!

[@pauldean40]

I WANT THAT REAR SPOILER !!

[@cronk6879]

im surprised body shops don't want the good body bits. is it just to much work for what its worth?

[@benlecluyse]

Amazing Camaro !!

[@wilczek1118]

Do you have a gauge for jeep srt 6.2 gauge

[@schafer240]

1 owner, low km, I know what I have. No tire kickers

[@dgxldegamersxl6404]

How much on the odometer

[@adam96blackss]

Man you forgot to pull off the shark fin antenna to sell!

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

Reminds me of the camaro some KZbinr gave away

[@nelsoneichelberger6519]

great parts car 🚗

[@jamard39701]

Genius move. Purchase a salvage vehicle for dirt cheap and part it out for probably double the price purchased. I know the car guys are not enjoying this but profit is profit to some people. I understand both parties.🏎️💰

[@bobbydwheelhouse]

Goonzquad watching this thinking they’d repair that in 2 weeks 😂

[@waynemiller3845]

Hi I'm looking for a set of catiltic converters for a c6 grandsport the front ones thanks

[@sutherlacd27]

I believe magnaflow makes affordable high flow cats. Probably cheaper than what used OEM cats would sell for

[@robwest5685]

How much for seats?

[@alexvillalobos7137]

Those front subframes break before the suspension does all the time. Cast aluminum is not strong

[@knighttaylor4272]

good freaking win

[@alexvillalobos7137]

I freakin hate the damage auctions cause. I bought a rear ended Camaro and the messed up the front end radiators and all maybe even hit the motor/pillows as the hit it with the forks….. idk how they tried picking a low car with having the forks anywhere close to the ground

[@vincentgreen5166]

Y haven't we seen y'all finish cars ? Y'all take them apart but I never see the final build

[@MonacoMotorcars]

I bought the suspension. It’s on its way to Canada. 🎉

[@akruffneck47]

Hey you forgot to pull the gas cap lid... lol

[@kosmashionidis]

Give it to vtuned, he can fix anything.

[@rling1976]

I need the rear wing and lights.

[@ironkobe]

How much for the wing

[@aaron_1le456]

aye I was considering buying the trunk for my car, only reason I didn’t was because I’m looking for a white one lol.

[@Shrined]

Correct me if I’m wrong. Isn’t the LT4 the supercharger and the LT1 the engine ?

[@ChaosAttractor13]

I need the exhaust system

[@donlondon378]

The ZL1 1LE is a beauty but it doesn’t come anything near to that beautiful Nissan juke😍

[@toeknee1100]

The car wasn’t running when it was damaged. No air bags. It drove straight down the road. This is best case scenario parts car.

[@philjenkins2320]

That car actually looks better bent up than it does new.

[@Reptar_5.4L]

ill buy that exhaust!!!!

[@alonerandom2165]

MAKE IT THE FIRST TUBE PIPE CAMARO 🤷 LIKE THEY DO WITH THEM 350/370Z'S AND THE CORVETTES

[@QadamNahkal]

Looks like a piece of art 🎭

[@brettolague7474]

Just curious how much does the drive train sell for?

[@jimmycline4778]

25:17 I bought a GTO LS2 with 47thousand miles for 3200 dollars at a junk yard, I have 5k total installed in my one owner 02 Silverado that I bought new!

[@sutherlacd27]

The gto hasn't depreciated in over a decade now. The prices have been constant for years now. Great cars to get into and hold onto

[@rachelbolyard1527]

Are the carpets and headliner not worth anything? Just curious.

[@scraplifegarage]

Headliner no, in almost all cases they are so cheap new that they aren’t worth the cost of shipping. Carpets are weird market, older cars with mint carpets yes. New cars like this 9/10 carpets are good on salvage cars, so we can pretty much take them out of whatever cars we have on the shelf in the rare case someone needs to buy a carpet on a car this new (flood rebuild, etc)

[@carlosch2593]

Seeing that Z/28 above it hurt 🥲

[@LeonBarnes85]

What did that car being into

[@ivanwoodworth4958]

You need to raise the price of those seats

[@scottgriffin2005]

Badass track car!

[@trinisaif]

TBH i would keep this as it needs just some bodywork from the looks of it.

[@joseangelmoncada3460]

How can i buy a corvette with you?

[@royp2905]

Numbers don’t lie but I still love my srt 4 , very fun car