Bought A BROKEN LS Swapped Nova and Ripped it Across the Desert to DUCT TAPE DRAGS!

[@erichthered]

Super solid last few seconds the kid gets his car back working. Cars worth way more now. Great job.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@francoismachine]

@@StayTunedTA hats off to you for selling him back the car ! Way to go ! 🤝 you guys are the best

[@reginaldbowls7180]

I was going to say the same thing! Totally worth it for both of them. Even heartwarming ❤

[@hydrocarbon82]

I imagine it will need cam bearings, a set of CH-25's for that gen4 block and it will be golden. And toss in a Truck Norris while it's open, they work fine with gen4 truck springs.

[@c.c.x.pearson3308]

@@StayTunedTA That was rad! Didn't even milk it for content, class acts gentleman, class acts.

[@mikelawson503]

I liked that you sold it back to the kid. Way to keep the love of builds alive for him. That could have been his last hotrod because of lose of money or just plain disappointment but you found his issue, did your thing and then gave him a second chance. That was solid Tony. Earned my respect.

[@v65sabreking]

Awesome video

[@krusher74]

just tell him to keep some 20w60 in that thing!

[@SkarryTerry]

I wanted him to actually keep it or give it to someone who actually knows how to ground a negative.. 😂😂😂 Giving it back to the kid is not teaching a kid a lesson, other than the habit of having someone do it for them and they pay for it. Hot rodding is not for that kid😂

[@ryanolson6794]

@@SkarryTerry Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?

[@Gavin-qh7li]

​@@SkarryTerryyeah so everyone knows everything about everything. Just like you ya 🤡

[@WilliamManary]

Tony you might be the hardest guy on transmissions on the tube but you are a true car guy. Giving back to the community by doing the right thing. You basically borrowed and tuned his car for a weekend while leaving some tools and bonus speed parts in the trunk. We'll done. Very admiral.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks man! I feel like we rented it and raced it, fair play.

[@austinpeterson4898]

I think the only person harder on transmissions is Tom’s refurb

[@josephkelly4893]

The ending put the biggest smile on my face Tony!! This is why we love you brother.

[@StayTunedTA]

Right on, thanks for watching!

[@bryanphipps8654]

Stay tuned is the real deal,

[@papercut138]

Stay tuned has a heart of gold! Way to go guys!!!👍👍👍

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for watching!

[@saltyoperator7435]

@@papercut138 naw… I did… and edited. 👍

[@dispatchesfromtheroad9715]

Tony, not surprising, you did the right thing selling that car back to the kid! That shows the character of your show and why we all support you. You did get an amazing deal on that Nova, and that kid was lost as to how to fix his dream car. Even if he has to get another junkyard motor to make it complete, you set him up for success, still had great content, and showed how good vibes can be paid forward. Thanks brother.

[@fink94]

Stayed tuned, Vice grip garage and Finnegan's garage are THE best car channels! ALWAYS a good time!

[@StayTunedTA]

Hell yea, thanks for watching!

[@Duck87763]

Junk yard digs too☄️☄️☄️☄️

[@fink94]

@@Duck87763 totally!!

[@dwilson2548]

Please don't forget Cletus. !!!!!

[@AsswipeGarage]

Don't forget Pole Barn Garage!

[@patricknolan901]

It was very heart warming that you sold the car back to the original owner for cost. I am sure he was really frustrated that the car was not running right and for whatever reason could not figure it out and put it and put it up for sale as a last resort. Not only did you figure out his engine problem by fixing a ground issue. You got the fans running, fixed a trans fluid leak, fixed low oil pressure, adjusted the floor shifter, added the air cleaner, included parts and tools to the deal. You had fun running the car down the strip. Well done Stay Tuned!

[@richiemosteller4833]

That's really awesome, we thank you for looking out for us. There are so many of us from North Carolina who still don't have power and no running water, or even have Internet most of the day, to be able to hear the latest news or try and reach out to missing family members.Not to mention all of our neighbors who completely lost their homes and land. There are so many areas, I grew up visiting and camping at, that are not even there anymore. It's so sad. Whole golf courses just gone. Just trying to give prospect of sizes of earth just wiped away. I know that a golf course is not important. Unless that's where your house was. Didn't mean to write a book. Just thank you. Love watching

[@StayTunedTA]

Stay safe down there, and thanks for watching!

[@williamhelms9942]

Everything 1½ hours to the west of me (Hiddenite/Taylorsville/Stoneypoint area here) all totally screwed! Any help sent there will be most appreciated, a lot of people are in deep trouble to say the least. Thank you!

[@charlenetaylor5548]

The world needs more hearts like yours Tony. Both for selling that car back to the kids, and the donations for the hurricane relief.

[@randokrom]

THIS is only one of the reasons yall are the best. Rowdy, cheap, fun. Keep on rockin as you do my people!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks bud! Appreciate it!

[@MrRhino616]

Im so used to them😢 I'm that that album uocie

[@CycloneTS1]

That's just an awesome way to wrap this up. James wanted it back badly enough to come out to AZ for it. You basically rented it from him for the trip and paid him in tools, repairs and the upgrades. He made out great and got to see Duct Tape Drags in person. Not a bad weekend. And made some people pretty happy. Kudos Tony and your guys who wrenched on it. Next time, get Lucky to install one of the Vintage Air units for those desert temps!

[@tomfuchs6799]

I love that you did all that work to the rig and sold it back to james for the same price you bought it for!!! Stay humble

[@redlock4004]

To sell it back to the kid was super generous of you Tony, you are a true gentleman (with a pizza addiction. I suffer from a pizza problem too :).

[@neilorange4112]

Definitely becoming my favorite channel to watch real people living their best life

[@clownchkn]

Its really grown on me as well.

[@518outdoors6]

Yes! My first car in the late 80’s was a 78 Nova with a 454. People never gave them much love but they are a lot of fun.

[@StayTunedTA]

Great value!

[@eriklarson9137]

People didn't give them love because the engines were garbage by then. BB motors putting out like 200hp... That is why. If you swap the engine sure, but factory they were embarrassing cars.

[@518outdoors6]

@@eriklarson9137 they didn’t come with a 454…that was the swap. All the cars of the era were incredibly slow but the nova was cheap and v-8 ready. Was pretty easy to find a BB and not too hard to get decent hp from them

[@greenhometony]

​@@eriklarson9137 well buddy, I could rip the tires off of my 75. Light unibody, automatic, 350 stock engine. It was fun just like that, drove the wheels off of that car.

[@norm2760]

Great content and returning the vehicle back to its owner plus. The industry needs more men like you Tony

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

I'm out by you Tony. We both know how much that car would fetch around here. How super cool of you to give it back to that guy so he can enjoy it "fixed". Sometimes a project just gets the best of you and you prematurely call it quits (and regret that decision forever). You are a stand up guy brother. Thanks for the content.

[@SMOBY44]

You're the best, Tony! You keep it real, you keep it personal, and you're straight up honest. You'll never lose the shop.

[@jameskellison9342]

Thank God the shop is still safe! Thanks for the killer content! Hugs from Texas!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! One more week we've got the shop!

[@biznatcho7]

@@StayTunedTAWe’re gonna keep the shop! For one more week.

[@joeyperry705]

Tony , you’re the man bro. You’re a legit kind of guy to fix the car, say it reminds you of your aunts car “sentimentally of course” race it, and sell it back to the kid after fixing it. You’re awesome.

[@highvoltagebeaver6640]

So cool! This is why we watch ya'll! You took care of James and fueled another car guy for life!!

[@daveh95]

What you did for him is what keeps the car hobby/addiction alive, that car will always have the story to go with it, and the relationships and memories that go along with it will always be remembered.

[@BobFurman]

Good on ya Tony, you're a stand up guy for selling the Nova back, and for helping the flood victims!

[@JM-qr3kt]

Selling the kid his car back after the repairs and mods made this video. So awesome!

[@richardharris492]

Thank you for doing this you are being a leader and showing others how to give from your heart to help others

[@johnwinston7281]

You made that kid's day . He was smiling ear to ear . Good job guys .

[@brandonpanozzo86]

Tony you are the freaking man thank you for showing todays generation what real hot rodding is about!! Respect for keeping that kid in the game

[@w00f72]

Abandoned project cars are so common I bet you could make a whole series off of buying busted projects > fixing > bashing > selling back at the same price running

[@TimOertel]

4 cylinder LS? Let's go!

[@StayTunedTA]

Hahaha let’s gooo!

[@scottabbott5469]

Absolutely love that you sold it back to him. Much respect. I learned how to drive in a '75 Nova, and learned to drift it in the snow when I was 12. They're awesome cars. Mom got hers because my grandparents bought for my aunt as a graduation present, from the original owner, also grandparents, and my aunt was less than impressed. Her exact words were "A Nova?! I don't want a God damn Nova." I was standing there, wondering wtf was wrong with her. Grandma was fairly insulted and handed the keys to my mom, who also needed a good car at the time. My aunt went and leased a new Escort GT. Some people. Anyway, that Nova went through hell in our time with it. It mowed down mailboxes, got crashed into, and had several paint color changes over the years. When it was time to let it go, dad parked it at Safeway, and before he got home he had a message on the machine. He sold it for $5k in less than 20 minutes on the market. It was a hatchback, with a full custom velour interior in black and silver, with a metallic black paint job that was flawless. I'd buy one myself if I could find a solid hatch for decent money. They're just too hard to find in good shape, and when they are, they're expensive.

[@jameylandry1]

Tony, you rock. The look on that kid’s face buying the car back was the whole episode!

[@anthonydavis2865]

Man Tony this inspires me. I’m a disabled veteran with no kidneys and on dialysis. I have a 76 nova that’s looks just like yours. I’m hoping to feel well enough to get her up and running soon. Thanks for the video.

[@jordangochnour7356]

Best end to that story! Good on you Tony!

[@DrVdubbin54]

Tony you guys are super generous to troubleshoot dudes project and then give it back. Keep up the hard work and many more blessings to your team you deserve all the good things in life!

[@shk2564]

That’s awesome that you did that for the young man! He had given up on his dream and you resurrected it for him! 🙏❤️

[@ChrisHessert]

Yeah. There's a reason Stay Tuned is my favorite YT auto channel. Well... a few actually. 1) Gestures like this, where you return the improved car to the kid who sold it to you: solid! 2) Pennsylvania, Baby! Very well done, very classy fellas!

[@invujerry]

I’m not sure which is more amazing, the fact that Tony Didn’t Break It, when the kid got the car back, or that he even made it back to California. Killer episode.

[@celuiquipeut6527]

You guys are gentlemens. Helping a young kid keep his dream. And its now part of history. Nice move guys!

[@roblang7977]

Love it! My first car (bought it in 99 when I was 14 with my lawn mowing money, had to have my dad drive it home...) was clean a '79 Nova. 46k mile Gold with tan plaid interior old lady car. Miss that car.

[@CorpseRitual666]

The ending is why you're the man. Hell yea. Respect brother

[@Largepapa2]

That was nice to help that kid out.

[@charlesboyle6000]

Thanks!

[@Sauspreme]

I was super excited to see what you and Barb were going to do to with Nova, but selling it back to the kid was the best thing you could've done! Mad respect for that

[@terrygolder2959]

Your a wonderful man Tony made that kids day selling it back to him

[@layzboy2545]

HellYeah Boys! Been waiting all week for this. Love the car. Love that you got it back to the kid. Beer and a Slice Time!! Ready to Stay Tuned 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@StayTunedTA]

Beer and a slice time baby, let’s goooo!

[@adamchancellor3905]

I have a 78 same make and model. Owned it for 12 years and I finally have the motivation to breathe life back into it.

[@corysgarage3928]

It was good to meet ya Tony!Thanks for checking out my blue beater 69 Chevelle in the staging lanes. Fun event for sure!

[@abcsd1254]

You kept your guys on the payroll after Hagerty, you raised money for Steve Magnante, you got the kid his car back, you raised money for hurricane relief. I have more stay tuned merch than any other creator because you’re just such a great channel.

[@Mike-Olds-1]

It’s so cool you sold the car back to the kid that owned it. We all sold cars in our youth we wished we could have gotten back. This time this guy did 👍🏁

[@petercalibo1951]

What a great video. Good find. Too. Love that you sold it back to the kid. You made me smile the whole time.

[@ScottRinseRepeat]

Love when i see a new Stay Tuned drop. Cheers boys!

[@StayTunedTA]

Let’s goooo, cheers!

[@J-Loe]

Man I love the way Tony hates the heat. When dood said ‘It’s oneHundred and Nine.’ Man I felt that shi+

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

Lets freaking go!! The ducttapedrags2024 was a killer show 🤘🏼

[@StayTunedTA]

Let's GO BUD!

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

​@StayTunedTA i was there to see him buy it back. The dude was so happy and good to see his chick support him 🤘🏼thank for all the motivation bro 🫡

[@semilost4358]

Giving the car back to the young kid was a classy thing to do Tony. We could tell that you wanted to keep her! I'm buying some stuff from you store because of that. Mega Respect Sir!

[@ryaninwa5375]

I appreciate that you post in high resolutions, your episodes are great at 1440 on my pc

[@StayTunedTA]

Sweet!

[@ryaninwa5375]

@@StayTunedTA I mean, also, in 4k on the tv... of course

[@justinvanburen8259]

Y’all are amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!! I’m so glad you sold it back to the kid.

[@mattbrcs]

Hell yeah. Solid move selling it back. That shit is worth 8 at least in Cali

[@mesasavage]

You're such a kind soul. God bless you, Tony.

[@randallsavage3795]

LOL the old B and M quicksilver was kickin their ass.... I was yelling Tony pull the shifter up...glad u figured it out. That shifter is common in 3rd gen camaros.

[@montereyjack3679]

Way to go Tony. You’re a real one. Just a regular guy from Philly doing really cool things.

[@stuffandjunkandthings364]

Tony is a freaking class act. Awesome vid.

[@chrisecoff6155]

Ya did it again, Anthony!!! This absolute GEM of an episode took me straight back to when I was 18. My buddy Paul had been given his Mother's bought-new 1978 Olds Omega as a graduation present. On the surface, it was no great shakes - a Buick-sourced 3.8 litre V6 coupled to a highway-geared TH350. All black {including the Landau vinyl half-top} with a red velour interior, rolling on Chevy-sourced Rallye wheels. The only thing that stood out immediately was the complete lack of exterior trim and chrome accents. A closer look revealed several neat features - high-back bucket seats identical to the ones found in contemporary Z/28's and Trans Ams; a floor shifter and full console; a complete analog gauge package instead of a tach and idiot lights; and the rarest of rarities, in the form of a dealer-installed true dual exhaust - with a nifty dual inlet / dual outlet catalytic converter serving as the H-pipe!!l Paul lost no time in making with the upgrades, whilst also roping me in as the gasoline-soaked Igor to his gearhead Dr. Frankenstein for good measure. Paul started with a very thorough dingleball hone that was essentially a .15 overbore. After that, things quickly went hot and heavy, thanks to a whole host of parts salvaged from several junkyards, sprinkled with a few new goodies from Western Auto. Things like the supercharger and complete fuel-injection system from a prematurely expired Pontiac Bonneville SSei {for which Paul fabricated an insanely trick intake adapter to mate the donated organs to the existing long block}, complemented by a pair of custom-made stainless-steel headers, AND two red Thrush glass packs, courtesy of our local muffler shop. We converted the car to a 4-link and coil springs fore and aft, installed a front sway bar to bolster the OEM rear one, and added disc brakes in back. We finished it all up with a complete window tinting, and the installation of a KILLER decklid spoiler that Paul once again fabricated himself, using a trashed 1978 Plymouth Volare Roadrunner's comely ducktail rearend as the basic donor material. The end result was a 300-horse tarmac terror that looked outrageously cool as it gleefully chewed up and spit out any and all comers. In a fitting postscript, Paul's hot Omega lives on to this day - he gifted it to his youngest son upon high screwel graduation four years ago. Neat, eh? Finally, you've maintained your "Stoutest of the Stout" status with both the "regifting" of the car, as well as the plug for hurricane relief. I'll be quite happy to contribute here, once I'm done bloviating.............😝 KUTGW!!!😎

[@LordHolley]

Welcome to Arizona!!! Yes, 4 months of hell, 8 months of heaven... but don't worry, Tony, it's a dry heat....

[@IronChief]

So is fire!

[@normanpatane2417]

I'm so happy you gave it back to the kid! I hope he has smiles for years to come!

[@cbmck79]

Keep it up Tony! Another great video.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for watching!

[@masek12rs]

Tony is a fantastic guy! Glad the kid got rhe Nova back. Went to a good home. Good for you Tony for giving back! Had the pleasure to meet you and shake your had at SEMA a few years back. God bless you and your beautiful family always!

[@scottwurm1572]

Love how he filmed the intro in the nova he was going to look at lol

[@vwbyoy88]

Tony, you are the man. Plain and simple. You just seem like one of the best dudes on the planet. I know it was KILLIN you to be wrenching on the Nova while Frieburger was doing those rippin burnouts!! Great video. Love you and your crew!!

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Hell yeah my brother 💪🔥 Tony you transmission bench pressing SOB!

[@nitroprime9714]

you are one of the best car guys on the tube imo. you gave him back his dream car after fixing it. totally a stand up guy.

[@HighRevNation]

I've made a promise to myself that everytime I watch another video of yours, I get pizza... and I love pizza.

[@StayTunedTA]

YES! We can stand by that promise.

[@StayTunedTA]

That’s a really solid promise to make to yourself, I approve

[@wayneb7190]

Tony, nice to see the guy get his car back. It was the right thing to do. The Stay Tuned crew and you did what you set out to do at the event. That guy will always remember this, and it shows that Tony and the Stay Tuned Crew are some very stand up men. Way to go!

[@ValentinaRosas-i4q]

Seriously, this video brightened my mood!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks!

[@sambuck5710]

Class act Tony, I'm glad the kid got his car back and I hope he gets to enjoy it for a good long time

[@tonykemper8896]

he made it home Sunday and on Monday it was on marketplace for $10k cause its a stay tuned celeb now and he knows what he's got! lol

[@davidclarke6786]

This is the buddy adventure I've been waiting for on this channel. A little Roadkill-esk buy it, road trip it, race it vibe with a Stay Tuned twist. Tony I really think you have something here with finding project cars that someone has lost love with or just hit a road block and you work your magic to give them back something they can enjoy. Keep up the good work.

[@BillMulholland1]

Friday night is now complete 🍕🍻👍

[@StayTunedTA]

Cheers bud!

[@StayTunedTA]

Hell yea, let’s gooo!

[@BillMulholland1]

@@StayTunedTA🤝🤙

[@TheMrSauers]

Thank you Tony! We here in Wester North Carolina thank you! It’s apocalyptic around here and some of the best driving roads in the country have been destroyed along with those that have lost their homes and lived ones. I enjoy that I bought a c5z about the time you did the build on tv, 3 years ago my time and enjoy your vette builds.

[@installwebercarburetorsona6159]

Good job giving the young buck his machine back.

[@hayneshvac2]

Very awesome the kid got the car back. Thank you Stay Tuned for keeping the dream alive. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@donmynack]

So glad to hear the shop is OK.

[@StayTunedTA]

Lol thanks!

[@StayTunedTA]

Slid by this week!

[@TheYamaha37]

I got alot of respect for you tony for selling that car back to him at the same price. He didnt know how to fix it and caused him to sell it. Your awesome dude

[@madmike2624]

You are one hell of a guy Tony, Anam and God Bless!!!!~~

[@TOMSREFURB]

Solid move Tony! Keep up the good work 💪

[@raycrespo1896]

That was the coolest thing I've seen on KZbin I enjoyed watching the show and what you did with the kid was totally awesome thanks for the good time

[@muckduk13]

Much love for you and the boys for supporting those impacted by the hurricane. Added funds. 🤘♥️🤘

[@kh40yr]

A buddy had a nova around that year. It had the GM Concourse Nova badging . We always called it the Intercourse , because we knew at sometime during the trip, we were gonna get screwed by it. Nice Trip. Thanks for the vid.

[@1stpaintballmaster]

You guys are awesome. Love the heart and soul poured in.

[@got6pak]

Tony, that was my Cuda you commented on @ 26:50 in the video 😂. The comment about the value🤣.So cool! Can't wait for next year!

[@stephennadworny8401]

great episode, Tony. Selling the car back to the kid you bought it from was a super rad move. Well done to you and your crew!

[@aariz822]

Super sick video and the vibes are awesome, need to keep your brother on the show he is such a great addition and always lookin out!

[@MIDLANDER31]

You're a good man... that choked me up a bit. What a cool story for that kid.

[@hejmuesli]

Thank you for being one of the things I look forward to on Fridays. During my week I tend to forget that you'll be coming out with a video. I only remember on the day when I come home from work. It's like discovering candy or a beer you forgot you had left over.

[@Jmarxz]

You are awesome Tony! Great video! As a young mechanic who bought a house before any toys your videos give me the horsepower itch I need in my life lol

[@KrisGreenhillsGarage]

Tony Angelo, man of the people! What a great story. Again. This is becoming a habit for Tony. I like it.

[@Lsx70Velle]

Man what a great vid. I’m super envious of you. Solid move selling his car back to him also. I hope we all continue to support you enough to keep doing this full time.

[@WestsideCruisers]

You are awesome Tony. You made this car better than what it was. Good on you for doing that. That thing ran sweet. Very solid. Cheers

[@HamBandit]

Awesome episode! Showing there is still good people in this world. Tony your a good guy! keep up the great work.

[@seandebottis3276]

Pretty stand up move for a guy Tony. Made a friend and also shared the passion. That kid won’t forget it. Excellent move!