TERRIBLE 1976 Corvette BUDGET Restoration Begins

I've once again acquired someone else's problem with this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray plagued by years of neglect and poor workmanship. Can we bring it back from the dead?
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[@erikhedin1454]

It just struck me that one of the many MANY things i love about your channel is that you speak with a normal talking volume instead of shouting, which seems to be the norm on basically every other youtube channel. Happy midsummer!

[@jeffhagelin940]

Turns out after watching this , that my employee left the bolt out of the block after changing the fuel pump on my k5. I paused the video and walked out and looked ,sure enough it was gone. I even reminded him it needed to be in . Haha guess I should have done it myself. We had a laugh about it any way.

[@glenbarnier]

i hate the yelling and the goofy ass rap beats so much i will literally stop watching haha

[@FORCE_PBC]

How about being addressed as “HEY GUYS” …. Yuck

[@RichTexas82513]

I hadn't realized that, I definitely appreciate it too!

[@johnrussell3869]

Yessssss more parts ....maybe Jess and son could see duct tape to pull off peeling latex while you are a way ......to remove that mess?

[@edmartin58em]

Yes part 2 part 3. What ever it takes. What ever you do all of Us will watch it. Best KZbinR.

[@justthatoneguy2515]

i second that. id definitely love a part 2 on im invested in this vette now lol.

[@tycoonspaceman]

I third that , watch anything Dalton and the gang do , I look forward to Polebarn , JCS , Buff , JYD and Puddin content much better than the shit that is called TV these days :D

[@billfranraven2107]

I agree with them the best you tube channel

[@martinbaxter2616]

'Those are going on the dumpster, so they can never hurt anyone again.' You, Dalton, are a 👑 Among Mechanics.

[@kb9oak749]

Chrome won't get you home but you'll look more cool as you wait for the tow truck.

[@iknight1]

"I can see smells" - Dalton 😂Also hell yeah we want a part 2!

[@koolaid53]

A two'fer week!?! You're spoiling us Dalton, but thanks!

[@MultiKelly85]

I mean NO DISRESPECT of any kind because this channel is one of my top 5 channels to watch. I honestly hope I get here with my garage someday. But when you said "we put a used window unit in" it caught me off guard and I couldn't help but laugh till my side hurt. The randomness of this channel is the absolute best!!! NEVER CHANGE FOR NO ONE!!!

[@laurencehastings7473]

Thanks for PBG normality. No 30 minute intros, no unnecessary music 'enhancement', no explanations about megabuck tools that you might need once in a lifetime, just the usual Dalton pragmatism seasoned with a squirt of break cleaner, a sprig of sarcastic humour and the aroma of fossilised carbon derivatives. I'm sure I won't be the only one looking forward to part two on this Vette.

[@died4us590]

I forgot to add that i use a 25 year old winch to pull my project in that looks more terrifying than your setup, but it work's lol.

[@thestuffz]

Friends don't let friends use FRAM!!

[@toddbob55]

I used Fram Filters on my ol Ford Ranger sold it w 250k miles never had any issues

[@prevost8686]

Before you slam it Please don’t Fram it

[@Bumblebee4788]

Silver and Gold Frams are fine, it's the Orange ones only that are Junk...

[@less5406]

Dad's van had almost 300k on the original engine running Fram orange filters on it. They really aren't that bad when you do consistent oil changes. I have since changed to Baldwin filters as my local farm supply carries the complete line and oil costs 5-15% cheaper there for the same brand name stuff you get at the auto parts store.

[@prestonjobes3166]

Yah I use them only for flushes I’m rebuilt a motorcycle swapped go kart and I have to do like 4 flushes to get all the bearing material out, and 3 dollar fram filters for the win in that case

[@Matthewbm80]

Got to keep us posted on this vette, im emotionally invested now 😂

[@kravenmoorhead5634]

I love the fact that this man works a "normal" 9 to 5, unlike 95% of all automotive channel hosts, and you would never know it if you watched just one random episode. Share this or any other PBG video with your friends, this channel deserves it.

[@sccarguy8242]

He does not any more, he is now full time KZbin

[@JeffKopis]

He quit his electrician job a couple months ago. And is probably regretting his life decisions now.

[@sccarguy8242]

@@JeffKopis yeah im sure getting to wrench on cars, travel around with family and friends is really a downer, compared to working in a factory for a company that could give two craps about you…

[@RickLovesCars]

@@sccarguy8242 This stuff ain't easy. Becoming a KZbinr is HUGE leap of faith. He has to come up with fresh ideas ALL the time, or else he'll hear about it. And heaven forbid he ever takes a week off, or he's 5 minutes late on dropping a video. Or he installs a cotter pin 'wrong'. And YT doesn't offer any insurance or retirement benefits. Guys like Dalton just MAKE it look easy.

[@spikerbrad23]

Sick flames bro! Everybody knows the first step to repairing any car is to completely disassemble everything and then let it sit for 15 years while you slowly lose all the fasteners and hard to find pieces.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Yesss, part 2 and/or 3 please! It's got a lot of potential. 😎

[@harrycallaghan3057]

No hidden agendas, no fakery, no bull. Just good honest hard work, and entertaining us in the process 👌🏻👍🏻

[@zendoargos4988]

We're going to paint this car out of spite... NOW THAT'S THE CONTENT THAT I TUNE IN FOR!!!! Always love the videos man, great job.

[@h2bracing436]

That needs to be a shirt. "I've made another terrible financial decision" with the C3 behind it lmao

[@RustyZipper]

Now that’s funny! Especially if you can capture that peeling paint and chrome bits underneath! @polebarngarage

[@robvandijk2973]

I would buy that! viewer from the Netherlands and paying my dues as a fan through a subscription. Hope to be able to come to the states and crack one open one day with Mr Dalton!

[@Brian-Gribble]

Thank you Dalton!! now I can sit in the A/C and watch a video! 🤣

[@hotel.colorado]

One of the reasons I enjoy your channel so much. Everyday kinda guy working on cars that just so happens to be recording. Relatable, I think all your followers would agree they could have a beer with ya!!!

[@BobBorakovitz]

JD is the best kid on KZbin - prove me wrong.

[@EReznok]

Ah yes, as the old saying goes, "Every Twenty Minute Job Is One Broken Bolt Away From Becoming A Three Day Ordeal"

[@jaybarnes3142]

Looks like there's no need to start the air conditioner fund for the garage now 😂

[@Aaron_Hanson]

Dalton & JD looking more like brothers more than ever with their fresh haircuts 😂 As for a P2&P3…hell yeah we want more! Cheers PBG family 🍻🍻🇦🇺

[@ThinkandDew]

2 things happened the year that car was made and were important to me, I turned 13 and the USA celebrated 200 years.. I hope the later of those two events inspires your artistic side when painting. keep up the good work young fellers ! I'm loving the channel

[@logicthought24]

I still have my red, white and blue bicentennial plates and a Polaroid of the Challenger they were on.

[@edwardkamenar1493]

OH C'MON!!! Those flame throwing valve covers were AWESOME!! You just tossed 25HP in the trash!!

[@tomperry1048]

Greetings from Sydney NSW ... Spot on, mate!

[@hurk130]

Quote of this vid: "Converted to vice grip size." Winning!

[@markmccallion2856]

Just so he doesn't make a visegrip garage. Derek did that all ready! LOL

[@BeachDogs.Jayhall]

Just cracked my first beer, perfect timing after a hard days grind.

[@BLUEZz73]

Part 2+3 please Bud. I think this channel and low buck garage are the best car fix channels of all platforms. These Boys are about no bull sh:t no fluffy just sortin car sh;t out. That's how it should be just real Bloke's showin ya how it's done👍🇦🇺👍

[@Jay-in4fg]

👍🇦🇺

[@DaveA-bi2ux]

These slower style of videos where it's you narrating into the camera while working are my favorite. Do a part 2!

[@communalnoodle1356]

Ah, just saw the notification and now I have something good to watch. Cheers Dalton.

[@plainbrownwrapper9688]

Dalton, you are killing it with the videos. You are doing so good, i bought some merch and became a member. Your channel, Mr.Goodpliers, Cold War Motors are the only channels I actually look forward to watching. Keep up the great work man.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thank you!!

[@nicksavage1791]

Shoot if you made a 10 part series on the car I would watch. You have become my favorite channel to watch on youtube!

[@died4us590]

I came over here about a month ago, after Western Truck and Tractor Repair recommended your channel. I have watched several of your video's, and love that you fix these, without putting a damn LS or some other electrically controlled garbage in the vehicle's. I was amused to see that you use plenty of liquid nails, which i use for a lot of stuff, and have been using it for well over 20 year's, and the stuff is still holding. I like how you think, because you have to go through a lot of tool's and mental challenges to fix some of this stuff, especially when rust gets involved. I get aggravated at time's, because i have progressive MS, and my whole left side has muscle wasting, weakness, numbness, and tingling. Trying to do stuff when i can barely feel my hand drive's me nuts, but it keeps me out of a wheelchair, so i smoke a an intermittent cigarette, and carry on. Dalton, i like how your wife and boy work with you on this stuff, you got some good friend's to. G-d bless from a lady in Michigan.

[@ShawnR718]

Alright again being a member pays off

[@keessonnema]

Yes, it's so good!

[@dsc420247]

Best $10 I spend every month!!

[@stannie99]

100% worth it!

[@FORCE_PBC]

Worth my 10 for sure!!

[@jerrywilcox9890]

​@@stannie99no its not

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Of course we want a part 2 and 3 or however many episodes it takes…. You pump them out and we’ll watch them!!!

[@markmissildine961]

I love that you tell us the price of the car I really like knowing and no one else does. It help me figure out what a fair/good number is

[@Wendigoid]

As a french dude, honesly, you are a really really good professor of "american V8 damn cars", i own a Ford Galaxie 72' with the 6.6L 400ci on it, witch i need to take tare a lot cause she was sitting outside for like 15 years, and i watch every one of your videos with big interest, i learn a looooot of thing with all of your tips, that just so great to lean that much things. So yeah, thanks for all Dalton, and thanks for you videos dude !

[@garyjohnston8000]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that Corvette summer Corvette was an abomination 😂😂

[@Smackindaface]

I have no idea how youre bustin ass in this heat

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Hell I'm not doing anything. Think about the guys out there in construction or pipeline work

[@prevost8686]

We’ve been running high 90s to 101 for over a week and next week is more of the same. It’s always been like this in NC but I ain’t as young as I used to be.

[@RustyZipper]

I’m an exterminator carrying a 65# sprayer wearing a rain jacket and full face mask. Luckily we barely broke 85• but I give up after 1-2 pm. I feel bad for roofers, black top workers, they get no breaks, no relief. But likely high as a kite 😵

[@douglasboyle6544]

Painting it out of spite. I love it.

[@TehKazlehoff]

im glad you got home after your accident. RIP Squarebody

[@michaeldixon3562]

One of the things thats helped me when using EZ outs and left hand bits is to keep increasing the drill size until im at the maximum size that fits before getting into the threads

[@bryandraughn9830]

Sounds right. Lets the material collapse in hopefully?

[@thestuffz]

🤣🤣🤣 lol painting it out of spite! nice!

[@captainschannel9331]

Dale got himself a corvette! 🏴‍☠️

[@whispertron]

I look forward to you painting the entire body chrome, as would be befitting the "ChromeVette" vision the previous owner seemed to have.

[@LULU1422__]

2 pbg vids in one week?

[@minecraftnoob4273]

He's back on his upload schedule if I'm right he aims for once a week

[@petecunnien5368]

Chrome will get you home 😂😂 I love how JD jumps into anything and everything and you just make things work!! Got my merch today and absolutely love the new old steel saves lives T-Shirt!!!! Best Channel of ALL TIME!!!!!

[@UncleRobsGarage]

You have an incredible amount of subscribers, and nobody deserves it more than you congratulations Dalton

[@calid6960]

Definitely do more videos on the vette. Love your content bro,you Make it entertaining and never boring. It's also cool to see you and JD working on cars together.

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

I miss he beautiful Red Corvette,,, Dalton's Daily ... AirCon in the PBG awesome ....no more dripping sweat and grease...

[@zrs159]

JD, aka Junior-Dude, is growing into a regular dude. Good job being a cool dad, Dalton.

[@justin-sane713]

Keep the Vette going it’s a good story and I’m sure the outcome will be even better! It really is showing how you can do any car well on a budget that the new comers need to see. Keep up the good work!

[@ron8802]

That's what I like about PBG....no sponsers to clutter the shop....no fake personality....100 percent real

[@jesper1406]

Damn Dude, you're on a roll! I love it 💝

[@CapeBretonOutdoors]

grabbing my beer now and gunn watch this lol

[@tdp78_RHF]

FILM ALL THE PARTS FOR THIS VET ;) We want to see it. Also, for some reason, this is the actual first caliper rebuild I've seen. Way to easy to do. Thanks for that, sir!

[@laserhawk64]

I... don't know how, but Dalton, you seem to have mastered the art of the good bad decision. You have a way of taking cars that arguably are worth less than a trash bag full of soda cans at the scrap place, and turning them into running, driving vehicles that are at least vaguely safe enough to arguably flip and resell them, or pass on to friends, as long as the buyer or friend knows a little about wrenching. Literally every car I can think of that you've bought has turned out to be something where if I knew the person who'd bought it, I'd tell them to fill it with fireworks, find an empty field that was nothing but mud and dirt, and see what kind of a Fourth-of-July spectacular they could make with it... and on a Dollar General budget and a six-pack of cans of whatever's on the cheapest sale at Wal*Mart this week and will approximately get you drunk, you turn it into a running, driving vehicle that, again, if kept by someone who at least knows maintenance basics, could be a rock-bottom daily driver for them. I don't know how the heck you do what you do, Dalton, but please don't ever stop. You, sir, are a force for good, however unlikely it may otherwise seem.

[@SarahJones-ik6jh]

thanks for sharing, you inspired me to try something new

[@coopgames0830]

Im so happy i joined the membership 👍👍

[@captainschannel9331]

If you weld a washer on first then the nut on the washer it has worked every time for me

[@Formula455resto]

Yes, keep going with it. Paint it! Silver or red! 👍

[@wes11bravo]

Hahaha, "Unique paint job" - definitely a FBMP selling point!

[@DonnaGarcia-ul6ke]

Interesting perspective, got me thinking!

[@jaredmckelvey3512]

Always got to respect a guy grinding..!! Also showing his son how to fix stuff..

[@kirk467]

Thanks Dalton, yes definitely want to see part 2 brother! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻

[@Thatgreen97Micra]

Thanks

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Thanks so much!

[@tristancampbell5812]

Wow, 25 seconds. That's a first for me.

[@Theradioman55]

2 minutes for me! It’s nearly 2am over here in Australia! 🥲

[@jesper1406]

Not for me. I always finish in 25 seconds... 😏

[@Havoc800]

You and Junkyard digs have become 2 of my favorite car channel youtubers. Thank you for the content.

[@desmondmoonbear8149]

My squarebody just seized the moter, watching PBG to help with the pain

[@MontanaBadass]

Definitely needs to have a part 2!

[@kennyspry5189]

Absolutely YES definitely would like to see a part two of this Corvette. Would be nice to see what comes of the Vet when finished see how it looks after you paint the Vet. I think that after You finish the Vet it's going to be a really Nice Running and Looking Vet without a whole lot of money. Good luck on your trip hope You and your family have a wonderful time be careful driving and be safe.

[@xephon3000]

Dalton: I know this video was a little bit different. Me: Whatchu talking about? This was a blast to watch like all your other videos. Def looking forward to parts 2 and 3 of this ‘vette!

[@MichaelMcAlexander]

Yes, please paint it in part II. Love the A/C unit.

[@jamieschnowske4981]

Its amazing what u can do with a car in only 4 days id love to see more videos on finishing the car

[@brandonfairbanks5764]

We need more of the Corvette please. How about a fox body Ford sometime? Just a suggestion, I'd like to see your take on a half ass metric and standard car. It infuriates me but you seem to have better control. Thanks for the Friday night enjoyment.

[@codycopeland7527]

"This thing is actually gonna look pretty good"...."for fuel delivery this time, we have a used quadrajunk". 😂 Don't ever change Dalton.

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Yeah man i wanna see a part 2 of this , that engine lokks good for some paint just thrown at it no primer or tapping off anything lol

[@joeismissing]

They uptick in production quality has not gone unoticed! The videos look great and the intermittent audio and visual quips go a long way to giving your channel its OWN UNIQUE feel . Starting to really stand out sir ! Great job

[@hab699]

Yes! All the parts of this please.

[@andrewmoyer7391]

HAHAHA Daltons face when he lifts the hood at @1:17 is priceless 🤣

[@aaronprice1497]

I dont know if you'll see this, but for me, you can just go ahead and assume that I'll be on board for as many parts as you're willing to make. Love your content, man. Keep it up 👍

[@larryalexander4833]

Your one of the few that knows about the fuel pump bolt hole. Many Years ago a old mechanic showed me .

[@RileyVanAlstyne]

My dad has a 76' stingray that we redid brakes on a month or two ago! That car was practically restored at 100,000 miles when that 350 finally wore out. His dad and my dad put a newer 4 bolt main 350 in and hopped it up a bit. It's now got a 143,000 miles on the chassis and doesn't have a lick of rust! And it was originally from the north! I'm hoping he keeps that car just long enough for me to buy it and enjoy it as he did back in the 90's

[@TheMrShinagami]

Of course we want part 2 and part 3! I wouldn't mind seeing you work through that small block you took out to see if its any good or not as a separate video as well..

[@morgansword]

More courage than brains come to mind as the corvettes are a hard fix for us really old fossils that did work on one or three. Hope to see more and your Jesse is the lady every man wishes he found. Great girl for a great bunch of people

[@davidroberts3489]

Ima lovin the a/c. Don’t go the way of most channels and get greedy and presumptuous. I watch you because of relatability and your humor not because you start spending money on crews of people to make you look good. My favorite channels are Fitzie, Halfass garage, street Rat, and you. All of these channels are personable and relatable. JD is a big plus also.😊

[@rockmack7343]

good video, informative and interesting. Left me waiting with anticipation for the part 2!

[@scottliggett877]

Thanks for the video Dalton, JD and Jess. Definately looking forward to a part 2 and part 3, however many it takes to finish the car.

[@zundfolge1432]

I like drilling out stuck bolts as much as I like pounding each and every finger with a sledge hammer....I have zero use for easy outs! Weld it out every time. I have never failed!

[@Grauwulf75]

Absolutely love that you're doing another C3! My wife had a '77 L82 when we were in university, I had a 1987 Thunderbird TurboCoupe, both were a total hoot. I'm a Mopar guy by upbringing, I have a Dodge Challenger R/T now, but I absolutely love C3 Corvettes. Second favourite generation after the C2's. I lusted after a hydraulic flaring tool similar to what you use when I was in the trades back in the early 2000's, but I wanted the kit that did all the goofy friggin push to connect flares that the big three seemed to be in love with starting in the late 80's as well. Never got one. But I have the manual version of the double flare tool you're using, saw Kevin over at Junkyard Digs using it and it saved me so much time and frustration when I had to do a bunch of the brake lines on my last winter beater.

[@randywilson708]

Definitely want a part 2 and part 3! Really enjoy your style, you work like a lot of us do, car on jack stands, rolling around on the floor/dirt.

[@2509498788]

Yes ... A part 2 is needed.. thank-you from Vietnam.

[@xirisAB]

Part 2, part 3, part 6 if you need it. I appreciate the deep dives into budget builds.

[@Electric_Eye_]

Just got the email. My PBG Merch is on the way! Just in time for the 4th of July weekend! Thanks PBG fam

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Awesome!!

[@jdaddybaker]

I'm not a Corvette fan, but I'm still watching just because it's Dalton! I hope to have a beer or 2 with you one day. Love the content.

[@fatshady5714]

Love to see you continue on this car! I'd love to see what you do with her. Good work so far and have a safe trip and a great time!

[@justinh5036]

Part 2 can't wait. Thank you for your time and everything you do for us Gearheads out here

[@Bubba_214]

Congratulations on the garage ac! Definitely lookin forward to a pt 2 and 3

[@roballison4129]

definitely part 2 and 3, you did a beautiful job on that pick up so can't wait to see the paint on this one. Cheers!

[@ashtoncrow9368]

I love how you’re just using regular man tools you have a shady spot and concrete which is nice, but most people can have it. Keep wrenching and I’d love to see how you do paint on a fiberglass car versus the ole American steel!

[@Richard-InCanada]

Excellent video. Loved watching it. thx for taking time to create it !! 😊