So, you want to daily drive a classic car?

A quick overview of the things I've had to do to keep my 48 year old car on the road.

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I drove my 1973 Chevelle as a daily driver for many, many years in the 80's and 90's. Absolutely no reason why you can't drive a classic muscle car as a daily driver today as long as it's mechanically sound.

[@ethanlander4252]

Well that’s kinda always something I wonder about when people are all like “u can’t daily drive a classic car” but like How about back then when people daily drove them? Just cause there ARE better cars out there in terms of safety or technology now, doesn’t mean those are any worse!

[@fishsquishguy1833]

@@ethanlander4252 No reason why you can’t enjoy a classic car everyday. A few upgrades to make it a little safer in modern traffic might make it more enjoyable. Stuff like upgrading to disc brakes and modern wheels and tires and some suspension improvements should help avoid rear ending that minivan driving idiot in front of you. LED lighting so you can see and be seen better at night wouldn’t hurt. Could upgrade to electronic ignition and even EFI for better drivability if that matters? Upgrading the cooling system with a better radiator and electric fans can help too. All that stuff can be done pretty stealthy too so as to not take away from what makes a car “classic” All those improvements are really not needed though if you are aware of some limitations the car might have with modern vehicles and traffic. People not paying attention to driving will become so much more apparent when you are out cruising with your pride and joy. Most guys, like myself, just use them as fair weather cars and might drive them to and from work like a daily in the summer. Then there’s a reason to buy a second car: The Winter Beater

[@bbb462cid]

@@fishsquishguy1833 I agree overall, but mind you "upgrading to modern tires" was the norm back in the 1980s- you're not going to go to your local tire dealer and get bias plys any more, or fibreglass. You'd have to specially seek that out, so "upgrading to modern tires" is really just "buy tires like everyone else has for 40 years". Upgrading the brakes is a must in my opinion- if you have a singe pot master cylinder. if you have a dual master, then four factory drums are absolutely OK but the driver must know what they do and how they do it. They are not 'dangerous' at all despite what people think, it's just that today people drive as if every car has electronic systems to save them from themselves. And still, rear ending minivans is done by people with new cars with great brakes all the time. The key is to stop tailgating people, which is the absolute normal thing to do today. Lights...T3s aren't what you get over the counter any more. Sure LEDs are better but really...you can see just fine with halogen. Cooling....old cars in many cases, if they cool poorly, it's becasue previous owners have screwed up the cooling system. This is a thing I used to help people with almost every week in my old club. Many owners think that removing the thermostat "lowers your coolant temp" and even removing the "puke tank" and the fan shroud help with cooling. It's all a pile of absolute steaming HORSESHIT that somehow got traction with people who thought they knew better than the design engineers. T-stats have temp ratings to govern when they fully open, and removing them takes away the system's ability to heat the engine correctly while doing _nothing_ to keep the coolant cooler. I don;t care if any readers of this message have uncles, fathers, brothers, husbands etc who are NHRA mechanics who recommend doing it, it's a myth and it's baloney. And fans need shrouds, they aren't to preserve fingers it's to direct cooling air and even increase velocity while sitting still and the fan blades should usually stick halfway out. Clutches for fans should be replaced every so often, just spin it with your finger, if it spins freely when the engine is cold (and off, duh) replace the clutch. Puke tanks are not for puking coolant onto the street, they are for normal and regular expansion and contraction of coolant in the system and removing them (if they should be there by design) means you're sucking in atmopsheric pressure into a system that should probably see 15psi...which incidentally raises the boil-over temp to about 247*F. Many classic owners seem to think 212* is their boil-ove in a pressurized systemr. Not true. rad caps also can go bad and even repros that look factory correct are cheap/ 31 years of owning a car built in November 1969 in Flint, sold it finally in 2020, about 500K miles with that car under my right foot. Only reason I don;t do it any more is I already restored that car twice, somebody else can do it the third time lol. I'm nuts enough to be thinking about a 65 Vette coupe these days...damn things drive like trucks used to but what they hey, it's sex on wheels.

[@thehumancrumb.668]

@@ethanlander4252 yes but everything was new then... But yeah like he said as long as everything is mechanically sound you should be fine.

[@PhillyBatts]

Grandad did the exact same thing. 73 chevelle with 307 2 barrel with 350 turbo and drums all the way round. He put disc's and a 4 barrel on it and drove it for 14 years. I'm fixing it up right now since he pulled the motor around 15 years ago and it has set in the shop ever since.

[@williammarriage7305]

I inherently my grandma’s rusted-out ‘57 Chevy when I was 9 and I’m 16 now and I would like to get it running.

[@andylamorena6723]

You should do it find a job put money into it and drive it when you get your license

[@mad_man_savage452]

That car can be worth a lot of money if you do your rebuild right but at the same time it will cost you a lot money to do it that way

[@55dionysus]

Your grandma must have been hot. My wife( a grandma) drives a 70 hemi Cuda .

[@jasonmarchetti2739]

I have my mom's 55 Chevy. Not a daily driver, just a fun car for the summer

[@secretsquirrel2]

Nice, which model is it?

[@cjmadison2397]

That's a great car. I'm 18 and thinking about purchasing a '67 Mustang.

[@crowvelle]

CJ Madison Thank you! Man, if you can get a good deal, and it’s what you really want, I say go for it. It’s a lot of money and work, but I think the experience alone is well worth it.

[@khi437]

SAME! My grandfather had one too!

[@schwinnstingrayguy3757]

Hahahahaha no way my daily driver car is a 67’ mustang and I’m 16 no joke lol

[@VL1975]

You need to go drive Prius.

[@Thadirtybubble.]

VL123 hater, u mad cuz u drive a accord

[@ModelA]

I daily drive a 1931 Ford. The key is being a le to do the work yourself. If you keep having to send your car to a shop, that will cost a LOT more, and you're never sure it was done right or if the parts they used are junk. It is in their interest for your car to break, don't forget that In high school, we'd work on them all weekend and deive them all week. Endless cycle. Good work, man.

[@minimalistgecko4867]

Probably a lot easier when people didn’t have to work so much. The crazy thing is, people aren’t seeing the connection of putting themselves into the situation where they have to work more to afford more to work more...I’m not exempt. But I’m learning at 42, and being born in 78’, I’ve seen and experienced a lot of older vehicles. But man, has the world changed...even myself, until a year ago, have gone away from working on my own car.

[@dennisleporte2327]

I'm so sick of modern cars, just investigating my options.

[@Taylor-dt2wd]

@Dennis Burger yeah why the hell are basic trucks 50 grand? It’s insane

[@dennisleporte2327]

@Dennis Burger Haha hey Dennis, Dennis here. You could barely get a decent shit box now for what those old cars were brand new! Lmao

[@Taylor-dt2wd]

@Dennis Burger also doesn’t help that people pay for it. And by pay for it I mean they take a massive apr loan for 80 months. The market supports what these idiots pay for

[@OOICU812]

I think the ignorance and egos of the buyers is a big part of the problem.

[@burtbunns2270]

We drove them back in the day every day to work school grocery shopping why stop now.... it's all we had....

[@deadlox3367]

I feel like a good technique for dd a classic car is just making sure to leave like 15-20 minutes early so if you have a small issue you have at least a little bit of time to at least attempt to jerry-rig it to work or fix it.

[@masonhiggins1259]

about to daily drive a 1974 f100 with a big ole 460 just have to replace some of the wiring to the tail lights and ill be good to go

[@trouble603]

When the car was first sold they were intended for daily use, not just a garage ornament

[@everestsdriveway366]

I just bought my first car! I’m 16 years old and I always dreamed of getting a 1967 Mercury Cougar! Guess what? It’s sitting in my driveway right now! Been fixing odd and ends here and there but she is a great car! Aftermarket stereo! Built 289v8 and dual exit exhaust! Not to mention a B plus interior and exterior! Love my car haha!

[@JamesOko99]

Do you use yours daily? I’m looking at buying a restored 351w V8 XR7 in the near future but I’d be looking at using it for a 20 mile round trip commute daily!

[@everestsdriveway366]

@@JamesOko99 yes I do, unfortunately Mt Cougar has had some bigger issues just due to the specific car I bought. Suspension issues, leaked in the rain. Etc. Replaced suspension and windshield and stuff like that. Now I'm out of school and it's become quite clear that I can't afford driving the car everyday. Even though I love doing it. Currently I'm looking for a efficient car to drive more often than my cougar! But overall yea my Cougar has done quite well all things considering!

[@kalemathews1899]

My biggest concern about buying a classic car to daily drive is people crashing into me, I’d hate to waste a good car

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Oh I'm sorry I didn't see you I was looking at my phone instead of the road stupid millennial always glue to their phones no wonder why insurance cost a lot

[@kalemathews1899]

John Mcclane I rarely drive my galaxie, but when I do I come across bad luck. A young girl in a Ford Focus was looking at her phone and went over the double yellow into my lane. Luckily my horn was loud enough to ruin her seat, and I put two feet on my brake pedal since I have manual drum brakes😂

[@estevanenriquez9105]

@@AlejandroP1980s 😂

[@kalemathews1899]

John Doe nah sadly she didn’t crash into a tree or something😕

[@kalemathews1899]

John Doe oh fuck bud😂😂

[@GaugeTrivetteMusic]

I've dailyed a 70 gmc c10 for 2 years now leaks oil from the pan like crazy but its only left me sitting once popped a new distributor in it and kept on truckin. Most reliable thing I've ever owned my grandfather bought it brand new.

[@jaco5187]

I've been dd a 1965 Mustang straight 6 for three years. Best car ever! Only thing I've done is replace the C4 with an AOD for lower engine RPM and better gas mileage. It's so easy to work on.

[@fishsquishguy1833]

Great upgrade! Can enjoy 4.10s and still cruise on the highway too.

[@robertsimmons9402]

I just stumbled upon your channel. Seeing as how I'm a sucker for a-bodies, I had to subscribe. Very cool car and channel. I've got a 68 el camino that I bought in 07. Since then, I've only put about 10 miles on it. It was about a 9 out of 10 when I bought it. I've basically done what you've done plus a little more. I swapped the front drums for discs, and completely rebuilt the entire brake system. This includes all the hard and soft lines. The entire front and rear suspension has been rebuilt. I have a body bushing kit but haven't installed it yet. It's a 327/power glide car right now, but I think I may go with a 700r4 for the overdrive. It's been cranked on a regular basis but not driven for some time. Between my job, my daughters cars, regular household chores and honey do's, it's sort of been put on the back burner. 2021 will be the year to bring it up to daily driver status. Was actually thinking about fitech fuel injection, and an aftermarket ac unit. By the way, if and when you paint the chevelle, the factory color looks awesome and would be cheaper to keep than doing a color change. Keep up the good work. And keep wrenching away.

[@jdgreen214]

1972 cutlass supreme/442 restomod. I actually bought the car totally rebuilt by the previous owner. 455 big block TH 350 transmission automatic. Its 2 tone black and red bucket seats console. staggered 18 inch wheels. Drinks to much gas to be my daily. Next car is a 1987 Buick grandnational. 74k original miles. Its currently getting a restoration by Steve V. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram he gives updates to his work. I love this car it will be a monster when I get it back. From stock turbo to 60, alchohol injection, turbo chip 18 pounds of boost. I also bought a 1992 gmc typhoon number 2001 having ignition system problems right now stay tuned.

[@mistersmith3067]

I got me a 1990 Firebird Formula with the old 305. Hell of a car! Not as fancy as today modern cars, but sure is loud and fun

[@terrysspeedshop]

My first car was a 72 the same color. Seeing yours brings back good memories

[@afastcuda1970]

I daily drive a '85 Dodge D250 and I found the trick is to have two classic vehicles. It's a lot of work to keep both going but alot of fun. I would get another simular Chevy for parts interchangeability. You can always rob parts off of one to fix the other in a pinch.

[@TheREALOC1972]

I have daily driven a classic car almost all of my adult life. and here's a list of questions and my answers I routinly get. 1. Why do you drive a drive an "old car", well it's fun..... Everytime I get out of my car I'm always smiling, does you smile when you get out of your Kia? 2.Isn't there alot of Maintainance? sure, but no more than a new car. 3. Do you replace alot of parts? Sure at first but once something goes out then there's no more or less than a newer car. 4. What kind of gas mileage do you get? Not as good as your Honda Accord gets but then again your Honda Accord doesn't make you smile when mash the go fast pedal...... 5. Does it cost alot? well ... lets put it this way.... We make the same amount of money or close anyway and remember when you went into the city last year for a weekend and then spent the rest of your vacation time at home while I went to the Bahamas???? A new car costs roughly $1000 a month on just payments and Insurance, My present car, a 75 Pontiac Grand Prix cost me $3200 and I put another $2500 into it to get it running and make it look decent for a total of roughly $5700, then I sold the 81 Ford Truck I was previously driving for $11,000. I was $4300 to the good before I started, $4300 will do ALOT of Oil Changes, tranny fluid changes, replace alot of water pumps and buy ALOT of gas..... my classic car doesn't cost me 12k a year just to own and drive it to work like 2023 Toyota Camry does....... It costs me almost nothing comparably, plus if I need to work on it I can do it in my driveway with minimum tools and don't have to send it off to the dealership or a specialist just to change the oil, My buddy and I can pull my engine and rebuild it in my garage and put it back in over a weekend and couple 12 packs of adult beverages........ can't do that with a newer car.

[@AtZero138]

Nice Work Man, I honestly feel weird in a modern car, I Daily Drive my 68 Dodge Dart, its my second, the other One is my girl friends first car! At 17.. i drive her Dart for 11 years straight, and mine has been on the road for 6 years.. super Stoked on you saying it's your only Car.. I Live this Just like You.. also my advice, If you can't Replace today if it breaks then it stays on haha bolts etc.. like your water pump, all them bolts, break one and now what.. I know you understand what I'm saying.. keep or up man.. and no wind noise at all.

[@rnt45t1]

Not 4 Sale, great license plate! I love it.

[@Brickington23]

Just got a 64 1/2 Mustang in ridiculously great condition as a daily driver so this video was super helpful to get an idea of what to expect, great content!

[@dribiscit66]

AYYY i got a 66 stang rn

[@Brickington23]

@@dribiscit66 Nice! I ended up selling that mustang because it was way more money and maintenance than I cared to provide, they’re awesome cars to look at but not to own (just my opinion). How long have you had yours?

[@dribiscit66]

@@Brickington23 since last november and it ran till the end of december lmao, I started tearing apart the engine and have been learning it inside and out. She's gonna be runnin again soon tho Ive had a ton of fun working on it!

[@ohllysgarage3668]

I've been daily driving classics for most of my life. I've gone modern a few times but I always go back to the simple life.

[@amguit]

Thanks. I’ve been looking for vids that talk about how to maintain them as daily drivers.

[@Joesmusclecargarage]

I cycle between my LS swapped 67 Chevelle and my 83 LU5 Trans Am as daily drivers. Both have 40 degree A/C for cruising in the Phoenix heat, both get well into the 20s for gas mileage, and both can cruise at over 80mph on the expressway with ease.

[@mad_man_savage452]

This is why I have my 01 Honda Accord for the week day and my 71 hemi cuda for the weekend

[@georgegeorge8038]

@ CrowVelle Classic and very antique cars are some of my favorite stuff. Thanks for the videos man! :)

[@marzipan6204]

Nice car! For the windshield wipers, my car has the same motor with the hideaway wipers and integrated washer pump, this might be helpful. I bought a new motor assembly and they still wouldn't work. I found that if the motor is getting power with the switch, and the ground strap has a good connection, if you can get the wipers to start moving by either rapping on the gear section with a screwdriver handle or jiggling the wipers, then the park mechanism is probably jammed. I've found it jammed on even new assemblies. It's not too crazy to take apart. Inside you'll see a plastic pin that goes into a plastic assembly that actuates the contacts that turn the motor on or off. When the wipers are parked, the pin gets parked in there and moves a little piece of metal that controls what power goes where when you turn on the switch. Sometimes, that piece of metal needs a little light tweaking or a little grease so that it moves when you hit the switch. I managed to fix mine with the motor still mounted on the car.

[@averystovner8238]

I’m getting a 1974 Mercury Comet this weekend. All stock and 44000 miles. I’m hoping i don’t have to do to much maintenance!!:) good vid!

[@googlepissoff5776]

How has it treated you? I’m looking at a 1976 comet right now and I’m a little hesitant due to maintenance cost and parts.

[@jasonbray9857]

I drive a 1960 chevy as a daily for almost 20 years now and yes when things brake you have to fix right away it’s on connor who what 1960 chevy ls1 on you tube .. your car is awesome and I agree don’t worry about paint .. always loved 71 brings me back to back roads in my good friends car ..

[@shadvan9494]

the key thing with daily driving a classic is all about preventative maintenance and using high quality parts. the shit from Autozone and O'rielly is all made in china and it is crap. I use rock auto and use AC Delco for most of my chevy stuff. the only other issues are modern oils and modern Ethanol blended fuels. modern oil does not have enough ZDDP to protect flat tappet cams. flat tappet cams require a minimun of 1200ppm ZDDP to be safe. most modern oils only have around 400-800ppm zddp. I use Lucas Oil Hot Rod and Classic (my preferred choice) or AMS Oil Z-rod. Z-rod is around 1400ppm ZDDP, but Lucas Hot Rod and Classic has 2100ppm. you have to plan ahead for oil changes and order it since most parts stores don't carry it. also Lucas Oil has a corrosion inhibitor in it so it will protect the insides of the engine should you decided to park it over the winter like i do. you all so need to replace the old rubber fuel lines with modern fuel lines, the ethanol in modern fuels will destroy them in no time, same goes for mechanical fuel pumps. also carps need the Viton accelerator pumps, the old rubber pumps will shrink up in no time with modern fuel. buy high quality parts, the stuff sold threw autozone and others is just cheep Chinese junk and will not last six months. one other thing to know is reproduction parts made by OER are hit or miss. some of their stuff works great, some of it is absolute garbage. the OER Dash pad for my 1971 Camaro SS 396 1/4 short on one side and 3/4 of an inch short on the other. i went through 3 of them before finding a decent one, but even that one was short on one side. looking back now i wish i had just paid Just Dashes to restore mine original GM dash pad.

[@christiannunez1305]

I drive an 83 datsun pickup, and it has a mechanical fuel pump, so should I switch to an electric one or....

[@TheREALOC1972]

Good Comment! The Oil ZDDP can be compensated with oil treatments and proper cleaning of the engine from the get go. I have never driven anything but classic cars my entire life, the first thing I do is a complete fluid change, when I do the engine oil I will go to Autozone or O'Rielly's and buy the cheap store brand oil and oil filter and when I fill it back up I will do 3 quarts of engine and 1 quart of Murphy's Mystery Oil, the MMO will clean out all the B.S. and breaks down all the sludge that's been built up in the engine for god knows how long, and run it for 150-200 miles under normal running conditions and then I will drain it and not just pull the oil plug but I will pull the oil pan too and let it drain all night long then I clean the bottom of the engine off and the inside of the oil pan with brake clean and then put all gaskets on it whether they need it or not and refill it with Castrol High Mileage oil because it's ZDDP is rated at 1300.

[@dreamingcode]

Great vid! I think people are forgetting this was someone's daily driver in 1969. And if a lot of things have been updated, why can't it be one now?

[@crowvelle]

Thank you! And that's a good point, we're spoiled with today's cars. This used to be the norm.

[@05gtdriver]

Yeah, but you still have to be mindful that you're in a car that lacks ABS, which demands that you leave a proper 2 1/2 to 3 car lengths distance between you & the vehicle in front of you, thus allowing all the irritating drivers in modern cars a space to cut you off. Classic cars are great, maybe take her out once a week to work, etc., but to use in congested, daily traffic? No thanks, It'll leave you wanting to murder all the other drivers that cut you off or disrespect your irreplaceable classic.

[@stevenbaker673]

69 you min71

[@donniebunkerboi9975]

@@05gtdriver not to mention if you're involved in accident the car might get restored but not the driver

[@alienatmosphere]

The lead singer of our band daily drives his 1967 Riviera GS 430 Big Block. It is featured in our latest music video! Thanks for giving Nick the motivation to keep driving it! - Matt

[@crowvelle]

That's fucking cool, man. I'll check you guys out.

[@mrmook3001]

I daily a 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury. They're a pain in the ass during winter but a real pleasure when things warm up.

[@TheREALOC1972]

My mom had a 81 Grand Fury when I was a tween and a teen, loved that car, glad to hear they are still some that still drive them, I've always been a sucker for the "undesirable" cars. I've always drove the "Undesirable" classic cars my entire life, I'm presentally driving a 75 Pontiac Grand Prix.

[@shaylernoah1178]

Daily driving a classic In a rural country setting is a pleasure. Daily driving a classic in the city is a nightmare.

[@charliefrisbie3764]

This is a Bow-Tie version of My Daily-Driver,My 68 R/T Charger that I've had since the Summer after My Graduation in 1988. At That time,the body was GREAT & "Almost" rust-free,but the Drivetrain needed a Bunch of HELP, Especially the Engine. Initially cost me $500 in parts from "Rose Motors" , a local small business that started over 80 years ago & "Motorsport Specialties" a Speed-Shop that just celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Thanks to them, she's Always had the Very Best parts & advice. She's Fun,AND FunCtional. When I say Daily,I mean ANY weather,including the Kansas winter. Snow,Rain,etc.. Show cars are Nice, but how much Fun is the owner REALLY having with it?? My Black paint is about On Par with Your Chevelle. Un-Afraid to go from asphalt to a Dirt Country road,high speed,Much like the Dukes of Hazzard,but mine is a Triple Black 68 with Cragar S/S , instead of the HEMI Orange & Hurricane wheels. My Wife,family,and friends LOVE that,Especially my kids. Happy to know someone else is doing this also. Long as you don't skimp on cheap parts from a place like "Auto Zone" or "O' Reilly's", and maintain the car properly, it Should Last for a Very Long Time before any Major repairs,or even something SO drastic as a Full Restoration is Needed. I've Never jumped a Gulley like the Dukes,but High Speed on a dirt,sand,or gravel is Just as Much Fun as it Looks like on TV. 😆 My car has a Slightly Warmed over 440 Magnum engine & a 727 Torque-flight Trans (floor shift) Sure-Grip rear end with 3.23 gears. My set up is deliberately Only slightly more High Performance than stock,mostly for the "Reliability" factor. 20 F & snow,She will fire Right Up. Always Great to see these Ol Musclecars out & About coz people like you & I enjoy driving & working on them in our garages,either alone,or with friends (which is damn near Impossible to do with a Late-Model automobile.) It's FAST,but Still gets 18-22 MPG.not too bad for a 52 year old car that I gave $1,100 for in 88 when I was 18. Lotsa guys wish they Still had their First Car. I'm fortunate enough to have Kept Mine for All These Years & Still un afraid to drive it the Same way I did "Back In The Day" . Hopefully your video here will inspire Others to do the Same . ROCK-ON,bruthaman 😎🎶‼️

[@crowvelle]

That is cool as hell, man. You should make some videos too, there aren't enough of these amazing old survivors.

[@robertsimmons9402]

Ebay is also a good source of parts for old school daily drivers. I've bought a lot of nos and oem chevy parts for my 68 el camino. Although I'm not driving it at the moment, it's on my 2021 to do list.

[@NorCalMtnBiker86]

I have a 1971 Camaro. It was my daily driver for 16 years until I got a modern truck. Yeah just like this guy got to make sure your fluids are good and there are a lot of maintenance you got to do. Now that my car is just a weekend fun car I been investing more money into to upgrade it. These classic cars are bad ass daily drivers and it will make heads turn all the time.

[@averystovner8238]

Glad there’s lots of other classic car lovers out there!

[@mtopping6893]

Perfect,understated, cool, classic

[@charlesmchoop3007]

Thank you alot for this great content. I'm from Germany & allways had japanese & domestic Classics as Daily because I was to afraid of when it comes to US Cars. It's where my heart belongs to when it comes to cars but never had the chance to get some experience in it (as a daily driver how long parts need to be shipped, how much mpg on german roads with our dam expensive fuel prices & high taxes etc.) After nearly over 15 years I grew me some balls & just got my first V8, a '93 Chevy C1500 SportSide, all matching numbers, clean Title/History etc. from San Diego & it was the best thing I ever did. Because of the harsh winters where I live I got me also an V6 '00 Camaro. Now I want to make my dream really come true & looking forward to get a Chevelle or Nova, my favorites or a Monte Carlo, Caprice or Malibu. I also want to stick again with one car only, would sell the Truck & Camaro. Maybe for the winter again an old small Honda or Toyota.

[@crowvelle]

Wei Shen That’s awesome, man. Congratulations on the truck, & the Camaro. Yeah, if you had the truck and a small FWD car for the winters, & nice classic for nice days, you’d have the perfect setup! As long as you have the room for all of them. 😂

[@charlesmchoop3007]

@@crowvelle The room is not problem, but the money all to afford ;) :P If I can make it happen then the Truck & Camaro has to go, I'll drive the Chevelle or Nova etc. during the spring, summer & fall & looking forward for something small & cheap for the winter. I'm glad my wife is also an Car Enthusiast & she likes to drive all my Classics I had & also the current Car / Truck. She also don't want drive something new & is happy with her rustfree, still in first paint '91 Honda CRX. She is also is looking forward for an US classic & all the years works her ass off but next year she has the money together & will look for an first gen Camaro RS SS. xD I could never afford & I like her passion for her dream making it true after over 10 years. Also she never told anybody from it & I only know it since 2 month or so. I would have love to see my own face when she told me & showed me what for a car will ship next year to us. I'm so happy to have her on my side for sure & happy that everybody of us can go their own way but in the end, allways together :) I wish you a great week & thanks again for the awesome content. May God bless you & greetings from Germany.

[@alijama1249]

Try get the Malibu 1970 original motor 400 but it’s 403 and it’s very rare I had one for almost 16 years sold it regret it as long as you take care of it well last you for ever

[@aidenmcdonald1285]

I’m thinking of getting a 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma, thanks for the video.

[@TrinityDestroyer]

I’m 26 and I just bought a $29,000 1969 Firebird that I intend to use as a somewhat daily driver (I live in Colorado, so I’ll stick to my Nissan Pathfinder in the winter). I had a 1975 Mustang II as a daily driver, but my v6 exploded, and it’s too hard to find parts for an engine swap, and frankly the car just isn’t worth the price of fixing it up. The Firebird is in fantastic shape already, and will definitely be worth fixing it if and when it breaks later down the line.

[@seanbrosnan2074]

I'm planning to hopefully buy a 1969 charger if i can find one for cheap to daily drive. It's been my dream. My dad currently owns one but it needs restoration badly, no motor. Great video.

[@crowvelle]

Maybe you could convince him to make that a father/son fixer-upper project. Might be better to start with something you already have. There's never any telling what someone's done to a classic like that, when they're trying to get rid of it.

[@billymercury3897]

I was thinking of buying a 70' Plymouth Roadrunner as a first car. Thank you for the advice!

[@carlthefriendlyllama2126]

Are you going to go for it?

[@billymercury3897]

@@carlthefriendlyllama2126 yes

[@NoCaping]

That curse word.came out of nowhere 🤣🤣

[@kjamesjr]

Drove a 68 cutlass as my daily for 3 years. From 2006 to 2009.

[@MrJose123704]

I daily a 72 Monte Carlo and it’s a pleasure to drive

[@livinghorror31]

I love this! I daily a 71 Ford LTD. I put the time and money into it and it runs like it it did new.

[@crowvelle]

That's awesome, man! What a great year for cars, right? 😄

[@livinghorror31]

@@crowvelle haha yessir. Nothing better than old American made !

[@leecunha4442]

I daily a 86 cutlass supreme 4 door. Very comfortable and reliable

[@zogador_II]

I’m 15 and I’ve got a 65 Impala. I’m nervous to start work on it because I don’t have a mechanical clue and I’ll probably end up making it worse. But man are classics cool

[@crowvelle]

You have to learn somewhere, I suppose. There should be a few videos about that car. Just start with small things, and work your way up, man. You'll get there.

[@christophersilva7634]

Nacilaguel can’t believe you beat me I’m 17 and I got a 65 SS once I got my license

[@zogador_II]

christopher silva oh man would a SS be nice. I’ve got a 283 so no big hp but I’m still glad that once I get my license this year I’ll be driving her

[@AzraelPlay2Much]

Have dean teach you 😂

[@chevyguy1422]

@@AzraelPlay2Much dean prefers 67s

[@angeloc3842]

Yeah change all your fluids , every rubber part you can find . Make friends with a fun beer drinking mechanic. Keep him well lubed 😂. Learn to love the experience. With every fix you enjoy your car more and more. Start off with a complete car that’s not a hack job 👍🏼

[@antiqueshistoryandconspira3791]

I just bought my first car which I'm pretty excited to start fixing up and making her purr better than she does now. The car that I am referring to is my 1966 Rambler American 440. Although there's no power anything on it, I am excited to drive this basic car. I really see not a lot of reasons as to why you shouldn't daily drive them, especially an economy sleeper like my own. The only things I'm nervous about is not having power steering or brakes, but since it's the car I hopefully will be driving for a very long time, I think I ought to get used to it. The only other thing is driving it in the winter. I live in New England and the roads get salted and I know how salt can rot a car. Also, gas mileage, I know gas is high at the time of commenting.

[@stevemino142]

For sure however there's a few things imo that need extra attention for one depending on where you live undercoating every 2 years and doing regular oil changes every 3000 Miles or less spark plugs once a year that's really all there is too it drove my dad's 76 pontiac grand prix for about 5 years in Northern alberta Canada never had a problem with it-30 -40 it was usually the oldest car on the road started every time I wanted it to factory 400ci 4 barrel pontiac it was a detuned ram air engine...good video

[@rustedhorsepower5132]

Ha Haaaaa, I hear ya. 1st thing I hear 9 times outta 10, "when you paint it it's going to be a mean looking car" , then there's the one guy that asks, "does it have a 12 bolt under it, what gearing is it?" Great video.

[@crowvelle]

Absolutely 😂 Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@greaserdboy3585]

I daily drove a 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 with a modded 350 engine for 3 years. It was very reliable, fast, and clean paint but gas mileage was awful. I still have it but it’s in the garage so I can fix some rust spots because Michigan sucks.

[@emisanchez7181]

You have a really nice car!! my car is a 1972 ford Maverick with 16k miles I’m using it for high school

[@crowvelle]

Emi Sanchez Thank you! And that’s awesome, take care of her!

[@justmarco8780]

I got a 75 maverick

[@samanthamaxis2180]

I'm in the UK and I daily drove a 71 mach 1 351 and I did not really have many issues and I had it for 6 months about 200 miles a week, Currently got a 73 bullnose pontiac formula 400 and 68 charger 440. I drive a m4 and honestly old is the way to go

[@Spectrumpicture]

I work from home and just bought a 64' Falcon Ranchero for my daily driver.

[@MRjoker13121995]

Great vid! I recently bought a 1970 imperial lebroun in great condition. I live in the netherlands got it imported from the usa. 7.2l 420 mopar horrible mpg, although worth it. Over here its €1.85 - ( about $1,75 - 2 usd ) per liter, so its only going to be a weekend car.

[@crowvelle]

Thanks man! That's awesome, sounds like a bad ass car. Sorry about your fuel prices, that's mind blowing to me. I thought ours was expensive!

[@MRjoker13121995]

@@crowvelle man i cant believe your guys fuel prices so cheap! compared to ours it makes me jealous. luckily i got it fitted with LPG so i can drive it on gas, wich is allot cheaper then fuel.

[@blgarage9519]

I recently bought an '83 Delta 88 with 63k miles. I dont think it counts as classic yet but you virtually never see cars that old with no rust in Michigan...so there's that lol

[@dragonboypayne21]

Good video and information!

[@crowvelle]

RAMCHARGER TEXAS Thank you very much!

[@willavedikian2001]

Nice car, I’ve got a 72 cutlass and I’m 16 and it’s my first car that’s gonna be my daily, I’ve got a newer alternator, distributor, and ignition and I’m thinking of getting a modern overdrive transmission chucking my th350, other than that the only modern thing is the radio deck and speakers

[@crowvelle]

Will Avedikian That’s awesome, man. Just keep driving her. Upgrade parts as necessary.

[@relco9825]

As someone who was in similar shoes ... overdrive is very nice

[@schwinnstingrayguy3757]

Nice bro I’m 16 and I got a 67’ mustang

[@MrJose123704]

Get a 700r4 transmission

[@noahgaray7923]

A 200r4 will bolt right up with no changes to the driveshaft or anything. I have a 72 Cutlass Supreme. I’m 20

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

My daily driver is a 1983 Chevy Celebrity. Not sure if that qualifies as a 'classic'. All parts (except body) are available from Rockauto. I've also found several pieces from junkyard cars. I swapped the original 13" wheels for 14" wheels from a later model. I change the oil and filters myself. Have had new brakes, shocks, water pump (twice), belts, thermostat, overflow tank, radiator, front axle, catalytic converter, muffler, tires. The carb was rebuilt before I got it. It needs new valve cover gaskets but it's a big job on a V6, so not done it yet.

[@TheREALOC1972]

My younger sister and BIL are rebuilding her first car, which is a 85 celebrity, to go to Cruise-ins and Cars and Coffee's with. They also have done a 14" wheel swap but they put Enkei 92's on it.

[@ryankane7177]

"been through like three water pumps" Yeah...

[@gojoe2833]

Even reputable classic car vendors are selling cheap Chinese crap, especially for parts no longer made by GM or other reputable American companies. Sad and scary...

[@ryankane7177]

@@gojoe2833 I had to special order a radiator cap that wasn't made in Israel, because due to a personal experience I refuse to deal with anything that comes from that place. For some reason they have that market cornered. Other than that, yeah, I worked at an auto parts store for a while. And they carried a lot of garbage. I wish Ford still had in-house FoMoCo/Motorcraft parts on the market. I'd buy nothing but that if they were actually making it.

[@angeloc3842]

Rule #1 of driving a classic everyday. Have another form of transportation. Ie. Motorcycle, little pick up, wife’s or roommates car. They require some tinkering but it’s a 💯 worth it!! Before ya know it you’ll be taking 10hr road trips 👍🏼

[@johnberry2366]

Nice chevelle. Paint and rims and you got a nice classic.

[@amguit]

What’s up Crowvelle! I am still coming back to this video for reminders on things to take care of. I hope all is well with your Chevelle. My Malibu is still going strong!

[@crowvelle]

Thank you AM G, & good to hear about your Malibu. Just did my valve seals, & she's running pretty good. Thankfully, a bunch of other guys have made videos about that. First time for me, & they helped a lot!

[@amguit]

Nice! I am thinking about the bushings now for both the front and rear. I noticed that my front control arms bushings are pretty worn. I am pretty sure the rear are in bad shape too. So I need to focus on addressing the suspension items.

[@crowvelle]

@@amguit I'd say that's a great idea. I ended up getting some cheap eBay tubular control arms for the front, & all new front suspension components, new shocks & springs all the way around. Have yet to do the rear bushings, but with the front alone, it handles a hell of a lot better.

[@EXAVIOR1000]

I daily a 65 ranchero gasser with a power glide. It’s super uncomfortable and obnoxious but my god is it a joy to drive

[@humanbeing4150]

I daily a 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440. It’s a blast... except at the gas pump.

[@TheREALOC1972]

yeah but even gas mileage considered it's still cheaper than a new car.

[@duallyentertainment3005]

I really wanna daily drive a 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis!

[@bradnewberry8004]

Really great looking car,

[@crowvelle]

Thanks, man.

[@mr.fourspeed2007]

I drove a 71 Plymouth roadrunner for 3 years and decided to restore it. It was more fun when it was unrestored.

[@mcm730]

I just bought a 72 vista cruiser. Once I have her in solid shape she’ll be the car I drive, nothing newer for me.

[@nathanfelix8063]

More than possible to daily one of these sexy beasts just bought an 81 Camaro berlinetta 6 months of daily driving all I needed was to tightens the alt belt so if u can find one worth having it's more than possible

[@groundshakersociety6637]

I found myself a 350 swapped 84 camaro. She's been nothing but a hotbed of problems but I still love her, she's coming around though.

[@romanpierce1362]

I’m slapping together a ‘79 dodge truck to replace the ‘08 2.7 v6 Charger I daily now. I’ve kept up on maintenance but it’s starting to get some sludge buildup. And it’s getting harder to keep ahead of. On the other hand, the slant 6 in the ‘79 has a million more miles of life in it. She needs some body work though.

[@crowvelle]

Certain newer vehicles seem to have that problem. I'd say you'd be better off with the truck. Who cares about body work right? The important part is that it gets you where you need to be.

[@maakatipa4613]

As a kid growing up, i looked at all sorts of cars and thought to myself, Man i would love to own one of those. But never once did i think to myself, Man i would love to own one of those and keep it in a garage and basicly never drive it. Cars are made to be driven. That's how they become classics. " Oh i remember owning one of those, yes , it sat in my garage for twenty seven years. What memories! NOT!

[@RiouInsuiko]

Driving a classic and dealing with that as a daily is one thing, it can be kind of appealing. The only real hiccup I've found is getting insurance for it. Places you'd use like Grundy won't insure vehicles that you plan to use as "grocery getters". AKA a daily. It's possible to get minimum insurance in case you get in a wreck, but I haven't found any places that offer reasonable rates for collision coverage as well. Something like a $30k car they'll ask 3-5 grand a year for just for agreed upon value on the car. It just doesn't make sense to be paying that just to have a daily when you can have a daily driver and only pay like $300 a year to insure it with collision instead.

[@E36ASAP]

The thing is people lie about the value of the car and it depends on your insurance company tbh and my Nova is fully insured I have hagerty.

[@TheREALOC1972]

That's why you just do liabilty insurance, because here's the thing..... classis cars prices may be going up but so are their value. 8 years ago I had a 72 Dodge Dart that was rear ended while sitting a stop light that was totaled, the insurance company gave me 10k plus released the car back to me for it, why? Because everything I ever did to it I had receipts for, they couldn't argue "well were just giving you blue book value for it because it's just some old beater", they tried... but after I said "it wasn't just some old beater and I have the receipts to prove it, I'll see you court." they cut that 10k check quickly..... I then stripped the Dart and went and bought a 76 Volaire station wagon for $300 and put the 318, 3 speed auto trans, rear end and front seats in the Volaire and sold every else, even after putting a new paint job on the wagon I made out like a bandit plus I got a different car to drive to boot.

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@E36ASAP People lie because insurance companies want to low ball them, is my car worth 15k? No... but it's not worth $1500 either.......

[@originalSlayer1]

I let my wife daily drive a 67 Mustang big block for 2 yrs before i found out it was a 1 of 1 Scode. Then it went to the garage for the last 15 yrs

[@drennonkeller7262]

I drive a 1990 chevy truck for my everyday and it is well worth keeping a classic , they look cool and are eye candy , with a Shiney paint job or faded , they look bad ass compared to a new one ( DON'T GET RID OF IT )

[@thehomiejuan1306]

Nice👍👌I own A 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco

[@maddog3080]

Only thing I'd do different is convert front brakes to rotors

[@brayanmacias6083]

I'm 18 and I drive a 1976 ford f250 with a 390 4 barrel edelbrock carb

[@staceysmith6518]

Hi enjoyed your video,, if you put good quality parts on a Chevrolet 350 it will not leave you strandedI was suggest running double roller time in chain, Using brand new American made waterpark, same goes for alternator, brake parts etc. the investment is well worth it in the car will last you for years and he won’t be on the side of the road.

[@fixitshop3025]

My daily driver is a 1972 f100 and once I finish my mustang I’m going to drive that a lot to

[@fernandovids]

I have a 66 mustang and I’m putting a modern engine and I live in IL I will only drive it on nice dry roads

[@DooberD33]

Looking to buy a 70 firebird here soon looking to daily it

[@javi285]

That’s a really nice car, I’m 14 and my dad bought me 1966 mustang and working on it before I can legally drive

[@crowvelle]

That's awesome!

[@maddox2028]

Damn, I’m 15 looking to buy a nice classic. When do you get your license? I get mine at 17 but my permit at 16, kinda sucks

[@crowvelle]

@@maddox2028 I got my permit at 15, but I was a little late getting my license, too. The wait sucks, but it doesn't matter when you get it. When it happens, it's great. Definitely keep looking, so you can find the right one on time!

[@maddox2028]

CrowVelle can’t wait to finally get working on cars

[@builtbydylan8315]

I daily a 77 el camino during the summer

[@samleen]

getting my license this year and I'm saving up for a 1969 Polara 500 muscle 440

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

nice.

[@joshuaavila8317]

Man I daily a 1989 Silverado with 500k mile original engine theirs a story to it but cutting it short my grandpa gave me it before he passes and it sat for 10 years I made it work and I've gone threw 2 transmission and I still drive it will ls swap soon

[@MostlyBuicks]

I have "daily driven" dozens of classic cars, why not? But mine have looked a LOT better than that one. In fact one of mine was a 1971 Malibu in Sandalwood beige, bucket seats, console and a built small block 400 for torque mated with a 2:56 rear gear (for highway fuel efficiency). Before it became my daily driver, I did a complete restoration on it. A daily driver must be reliable and beautiful for my requirements.

[@TheREALOC1972]

Ive daily driven classics all my life and I agree it has to be reliable but "beautiful" not so much. I will take the suspension apart and repaint it and replace what needs to be replaced but i'm not throwing a 10k paint job on it, I'll paint it but it will get done in my garage, I'm not put 20k into a car just to drive it 45 miles to work everyday......

[@bbb462cid]

If you take any worn out car and drive it, something's going to break. Doesn't matter if it's from 1960, 1980, or 2010. "Classic car" doesn't mean "shitbox".

[@Eddy_-eh9xx]

I’m 16 and I have a 1980 Pontiac firebird base model, so you know no crazy power there cuz my parents don’t want me dying soo😂but I’m going to start daily driving it in a couple of months but for now I’m trying to find any flaws I can fix and get it to tip top shape so I can daily drive it without any concern

[@AtZero138]

Just checked I've put 22,000 miles on my mild rebuild 318ci.. I meet people who always say hey man I see this car all the time, you want to sell it.. nope.. thanks thou..

[@crowvelle]

At Zero I get that all the time, too. Understandable, they want to be cool like us. 😂 Thanks for watching, man.

[@AtZero138]

@@crowvelle Hahaha.. I've said this so many times, Even Traffic is better in my Classic, Casue I'm where I want to Be, either you understand that or You don't, I believe you Get it.. Peace Bro from Southern California..

[@vintagecarnews5899]

i love that video

[@crowvelle]

vintage car news Thank you for watching!

[@vintagecarnews5899]

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[@LDuke-pc7kq]

I am thinking of the same

[@randyperfecto7468]

Good stuff

[@tynado1173]

Good idea for a video

[@fishypictures]

I don’t understand why people say you have to turn a old car into a daily driver. It is and was built to be a daily driver. I been driving old cars since Before I was old enough to drive. What’s the problem? Ohhhh, I see. It’s because people transcended into having someone else maintain their cars. Then car became too complicated to maintain yourself. Now you have to ask permission from the car to do anything to it. Listen, an older car is simple. You just give it what it needs , It will always be cheaper in the long run. Depending on the car you choose it can be as comfortable or as uncomfortable as you want. But you want status, you want everyone to think you are an auto enthusiast and a performance driver. Well you will have to pay for it and all the expensive maintenance to go along with it. New cars are safer, no doubt because they are built to crash . Old cars were built to last and they will with maintenance. Hear a whistle in the window … new rubber seal… ticking noise ? a quart of oil….. new tires from time to time… rebuild steering components after 100,000 miles$ 400.00. New shocks $200.00 And so on. Some people pay $1000,00 a month on car payments.. That’s. Crazy! I could easily recommend good old cars…. Try a car like mine, a 1972 Ford galaxy 500, a 351 Windsor… super comfortable bench seats , great heater, smooth running and can be fast as hell if you want and it can take a hit. I’ve been lightly hit in the rear and sustained no damage. I saw a new Honda get a similar rear end and it looked like a giant carnation bloom . Hondas are great cars, but like all new cars ,they can’t take a hit. It’s about choices. Back to the video.

[@riogrande163]

Except that most old cars have worn and deteriorated, to the point where they need some work to be a reliable daily driver, hence the phrase "turn into a daily driver".

[@applepoop10]

I use to daily drive an 1984 Toyota Corolla before some jerk rear ended me and it was totaled.

[@robrobster9148]

I have never heard of an oil catcher. I see there's a hose from the valve cover to a box? Is that the oil catcher? Blow-by oil catcher?