seeing these old rigs come back to life in full function just hits the spot. thank you for keeping these old cars alive
@scanjet16003 жыл бұрын
There's got to be a way to replicate those broken plastic pieces using 3D printing
@chefcjnobles16803 жыл бұрын
My friend had to with a taillight for the now discontinued Cadillac XLR. With 3D printing, anything is possible. I’d actually start selling those pieces if I fabricated them.
@scanjet16003 жыл бұрын
@@chefcjnobles1680 It won't be long until we can 3D print parts using metallic media, I'm so sure there's a market waiting to blow up with computerized drawing software and 3D printers. It's time to say goodbye to ridiculously expensive and hard-to-find spare parts!
@Duramaxjon3 жыл бұрын
I just realized after watching your videos on the Envoy XUV that someone a couple miles down my road has one lol. I never thought anything of it before
@litz133 жыл бұрын
You can tell JR worked in IT : He bought a car with a freakin' computer for the *roof*
@johndakin72443 жыл бұрын
Theres an xuv at the pick a part in my town. Its unmolested too. Barely any parts have been taken off of it.
@nbrowser3 жыл бұрын
Not only does JR fix stuff n whatnot in her channel, he educates the viewers about oddities like this thing. Thank you sir for your hard work.
@SwimCoach83 жыл бұрын
Looks like some of that could be 3D printed as replacements.
@tennysonjames29693 жыл бұрын
another reason why i really think jrgo needs to get a 3d printer set up of sorts in house. it would make some freaking awesome content as well.
@stevenphillips60193 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing.. Watched the Wheeler Dealer dude get some unavailable sunroof parts printed
@SwimCoach83 жыл бұрын
@@tennysonjames2969 My wife has used public access printers at the local library....Even good models are painfully slow. Not sure about the content value hehehehe
@theannoyedmrfloyd39983 жыл бұрын
Instead of plastic gears, get metal replacements.
@ryanm43193 жыл бұрын
Better yet, print them!
@brantleyhudson28923 жыл бұрын
@@ryanm4319how would you print metal replacements?
@chrisnorton28373 жыл бұрын
Yeah replace all of the plastic bits w metal.
@ajw8283 жыл бұрын
J and J coming in clutch again! Can’t wait to see this thing perfect!
@hitardo3 жыл бұрын
11:52 I completely agree: a computer which helps you diagnose is always a good thing, especially when there is one which works / talks with many brands, vehicles, and systems.
@batterymakermarkii26543 жыл бұрын
All fixed, you'll have the modern version of a Studie Wagoneer!
@wmalden3 жыл бұрын
Wagonaire.
@DeKrampus3 жыл бұрын
The Studie's better looking.
@mattheiustwittyham55013 жыл бұрын
Studebaker did this in 1963. If it was such a great idea it would have caught on. before GM tried it again and failed in typical fashion. The studebaker was a better design with far less plastic and flimsy garbage.
@andypre16673 жыл бұрын
Brought to you by the very model of a modern major general; he has information vegetable, animal, and mineral! He's very well acquainted too with matters mathematical. He understand equations, both the simple and quadratical...
@stevenphillips60193 жыл бұрын
This is why I am an old VW guy.. there are absolutely no computers and no frills! lol.. I love to see you fixing things though! When you get old like me.. your OCD will be worse than mine is! :p
@Scotty_in_Ohio3 жыл бұрын
That motor sounds like a lonely single lady's bed side table.....
@theannoyedmrfloyd39983 жыл бұрын
... companion.
@pops556503 жыл бұрын
Massager
@Zer0Fall3n3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@jacoby1234ification3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@blackcountryme3 жыл бұрын
Ah a vulva pulva!
@greathornedowl36443 жыл бұрын
Nice project. Darby Autoworld shaping up. Wow, who knew an Envoy was a unique vehicle. Tailgate reminds me of those power tailgates of the early 70s station wagons
@michaeltutty15403 жыл бұрын
The tailgate has more in common with the 68/69 Chevy wagons, which borrowed the idea from the 66 Ford LTD. 72-76 full sized GM wagons had the clan shell gate. The upper, glass, part was always electric, but the lower part was manual unless you paid extra for the electric motor. That was even the case on the most expensive factory clam shell, the Buick Estate Wagon Limited. There are two quick ways to tell if one has the manual gate. The trim at the top of the gate is smooth with the electric option. The key switch is also smooth and almost flush with the body. Manual gates had a handle formed into the trim and the switch had "ears" to turn the mechanical locking mechanism.
@greathornedowl36443 жыл бұрын
@@michaeltutty1540 Thank you, I recall a friend's dads Olds Vista Cruiser - button on the dash and tailgate slide underneath
@paulog88133 жыл бұрын
What model of Autel scanner you recommend.
@zappy5953 жыл бұрын
He uses the MaxiSys Elite
@paulog88133 жыл бұрын
@@zappy595 tks
@BleuCollarFndryMTL3 жыл бұрын
Computers add so many tools to our lives. I'm 64 and enjoy the technology.
@K1STG-Fred3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry, I laughed pretty hard when the screws fell out of that motor. 😆
@michaelduffek28663 жыл бұрын
"the motor's loose!" bolts: *ABANDON SHIP*
@danielmckenzie68583 жыл бұрын
happens to all GM products, they fall apart
@michaelduffek28663 жыл бұрын
Could say the same for modern day Fords
@danbi20003 жыл бұрын
@@michaelduffek2866 some fords
@baoboumusic3 жыл бұрын
3:25 "This is the happiest day of my life!" Girlfriend seeing this: *Uhuh?*
@ssenssel3 жыл бұрын
She's gone! Now we know why... =P
@robinobannon6956 Жыл бұрын
JR, you really made me appreciate what I have had for years and now JJ (My 2004 Envoy XUV) needs a new home. She costs more to fix than her BB value. She is my primary vehicle so I need to purchase a new one. Want her? LOL...wait, I am serious. She would only be appreciated by an enthusiast. Robin
@michaelduffek28663 жыл бұрын
WatchJRGo: my Envoy is completely WORTHLESS and BROKEN Hoovie's Garage: I bought the CHEAPEST Envoy XUV in the USA and FIXED IT for 3$!!!
@lightning95sc3 жыл бұрын
More like Hoovie fixed it for $3,000
@Bicketybam683 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think you got that backwards, JR will fix it on the cheap, Hoovie would get the Wizard to fix it for the price of a new boat... using JR's method. :P
@lightning95sc3 жыл бұрын
@@Bicketybam68 That was, exactly my point.
@michaelduffek28663 жыл бұрын
@@Bicketybam68 "Wizard you bought a new house?" "Sure did, let's go discuss the total on that Envoy you brought in"
@Bicketybam683 жыл бұрын
@@lightning95sc Which is why I didn't direct my response directly at you (like this one is). It was in response to the original post.
@nealwright56303 жыл бұрын
This thing was waaaay over-engineered. Too many small parts expected to move too may big things too many times.
@B0xlife13 жыл бұрын
Too many small PLASTIC parts, if it had used metal components I’m sure it would of faired much better!!
@alanrussell66783 жыл бұрын
@@B0xlife1 But then they can't make money selling you replacement parts and labor to install.
@stevenpdxedu3 жыл бұрын
Knowed squat about this truck when I gots here . . . Now I's a X spurt. Thanks JRGo.
@keyo02053 жыл бұрын
There’s currently one of these cars at one of the LKQs near me. The Mount Airy, MD lkq
@CR76593 жыл бұрын
Probably can make some money stripping the rare parts off it
@loganstanton3 жыл бұрын
Maxisys Elite is the best thing I've bought for working on cars shy of a cordless 1/2 impact - bought it after watching all the things you've used yours for and it has saved me major $$ at the mechanic/dealership
@31dknight3 жыл бұрын
That is one sweet ride.
@glennthomas74353 жыл бұрын
You've got to be the luckiest guy in the world, finding a complete replacement part!?!?!?
@generatorjohn45373 жыл бұрын
When you fix or replace the track should you spray those tracks with silicone? You are probably correct, previous owners tried to open the roof with snow and ice on top.
@firesurfer3 жыл бұрын
Or was pissed about something else and tried to force it.
Additive manufacturing, please do it!!! There has to be a 3D printing guru on here, help a guy out!
@brantleyhudson28923 жыл бұрын
I know it's broken, but that XUV is pretty cool. Everything you didn't realize you wanted in a crossover.
@billziegmond49433 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see the roof work
@isaacsoderlund96773 жыл бұрын
Bro-law in the background just wants to know when you're fixing his truck! Lol
@chadsanders35063 жыл бұрын
It takes 2 people for the sunroof, you can leave the roof open 24-7, there are drains in the floor, I recommend pulling floor panel up to check and clean the drain system
@SteveBassen3 жыл бұрын
You need a 3D printer for the roof track parts... It'd pay for itself between this one and the next German pano sunroof you encounter
@matthewscott29053 жыл бұрын
I saw one of these the other day. Was pretty cool to see it in person.
@ssolo61783 жыл бұрын
Just seen one of these in the salvage yard. Nice gray interior in a dark blue color.
@bojangles10233 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to see you enjoying a project.
@ssenssel3 жыл бұрын
Man, this roof looks so flimsy. Still better looking than the Aztek.
@joerichards26163 жыл бұрын
Think about it though. It's just a cover for a pick-up bed. It's not structural at all so all it has to do is keep stuff dry.
@adriandenson88553 жыл бұрын
Yaaasss! After missing a free bmw by one letter ( Adrian C congratulations! ) this video is exactly what I need.
@billkrause45853 жыл бұрын
You're a smart fellow, so you'll be very successful in your future. Our compliments on these videos. Thanks for that!
@wasifsyed10853 жыл бұрын
I have fixed the sunroof in 1987 mercedes 300e, it had worn out track. No fancy tablet was needed. Found a donor vehicle at LKQ and took the headliner and roof out through the door. Was 2500 for the job. Did it myself for few hundred. You forgot to wear your own merchandise, I just watched Jr not go, lol
@ronfess86053 жыл бұрын
you can get a new repair kit for $40 plus shipping and gm still sells the cables
@twwtjohns3 жыл бұрын
You were definitely right about someone having been in that roof before.
@Hacker4life3 жыл бұрын
Wow, very interesting episode. I will be tuning in to see how you fix that thing
@jesybeckman3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos man! I bought one of these a few months ago. Had to replace the tailgate window rails. Fairly simple.
@theturtle21213 жыл бұрын
Would make a great camping rig⛺️
@BaseballRoscoe253 жыл бұрын
I hope you make a video of the guy coming to get the BMW!
@kevhans13 жыл бұрын
Can you create a second channel about the shop? Or add more on here? I really enjoy those videos.
@nickloss3 жыл бұрын
GM trucks of that era don't use limit switches for the moonroof, they just count the turns of the motor. I imagine it's the same for that roof. When I disconnected my battery with the moonroof open on my Tahoe it had to recalibrate to work properly again.
@pablopicaro76493 жыл бұрын
Low budget approach - convert to manual motion. remove the power drive junk and just push pull on top panel
@SilentServiceCode3 жыл бұрын
previous owner definitely tried to fix it, gave up and unplugged it.
@spuwho3 жыл бұрын
A previous owner probably had a load up top and thought they could open the roof and stripped the gears and then forced it and broke the retract cables.
@MassiveTrackHunter3 жыл бұрын
@4:27: The moment you know you are working on a Trailblazer.... XD
@pgtmr27133 жыл бұрын
Time to find a 70's Bel Air wagon with power clamshell rear tailgate to demonstrate next to this. I think 1975 was the last year. Really old cool tech.
@zaccassini53843 жыл бұрын
I have an XUV that luckily has all its moving parts functional. I recently learned that they offered a Trailblazer about the same year in a SS trim. I wanna see someone drop an LS2 in the XUV.
@MrMattDat3 жыл бұрын
Great job again! Computers are great, but what can we expect out of plastic gears and shuttles? Time for some custom upgrades!
@dpowerz5183 жыл бұрын
Next time I buy one of them XUV I will tear the roof apart and take the parts out I never knew how pricy they were . I’ll take every part for all the windows and stuff out and put it on KZbin while I’m doing it to sell them!
@stevencoil98313 жыл бұрын
Man I just want to see the roof getting fixed but I guess have to wait for the next episode
@Bicketybam683 жыл бұрын
If you couldn't find the parts needed at J&J would you considering trying to recreate the parts needed either out of resin or even 3d printing?
@nukedathlonman3 жыл бұрын
Well, are thw tracks gummed up - the grease all dried up? Only asking as is there any type of preventive maintenance the might need to be done with the replacement to ensure it'll last the rest of the Envoys life.
@patrickmoodabe97283 жыл бұрын
Really cool truck JR!!!!
@michaelhuey41873 жыл бұрын
Hey JR, do you have a buddy who could machine some of those broken plastic parts out of aluminum so you could replace the easily breakable plastic versions with durable aluminum? Plastic on parts like that? WOW, what engineering! 😖
@AaronSmith-kr5yf3 жыл бұрын
I wanna see JR tackle a wonky roof on a Kennedy era Lincoln Continental. Can't use the Autel for that one lol.
@Hewitt_himself3 жыл бұрын
it probably doesnt have limit switches, just uses the motor amperage as there are a lot of things that could get in the way (kids hands, anything that was carried in truck mode, etc) so they just used amp reading as a free moving vs obstructed guage
@danielmckenzie68583 жыл бұрын
fine gm quality plastic parts everywhere surprise they not perfected plastic crank bearings yet or heads lol
@dafirnz3 жыл бұрын
There are no limit switches, it's all based on learning the ranges through motor output. That's why any time you have a problem with a motor that controls something over a range, the first thing you should do is look for a relearn procedure and try that first. Obviously it won't do anything if the part is mechanically borked, but it's usually just a matter of holding down the operation buttons in sequence.
@matthewbrayton81663 жыл бұрын
That is actually a felt material in there as well, not just plastic. Its to minimize friction. Toyota sun roofs work the same way with the same parts. More than likely the grease in the track hardened after not using it for a while and the motor slipped on the cable at that point. See at least one a year for the sunroofs on the toyotas.
@Roadranger19443 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the video can t wait for the next one this was a cool design too bad the parts were not metal
@whuttontarnation24843 жыл бұрын
Literally saw one of these today. Was like it would be funny if that was an xuv and then it turned out to be one. Walmart has all sorts of crazy things
@mhdsfsyukhtjyrghetuk3 жыл бұрын
How did you get the roof to slide open without the motor running it I have a xuv that the roof won't open and i want to get the roof opened up so I can use it as more of a truck even if it involves taking the roof off all together
@rhiantaylor34463 жыл бұрын
Hey, how about a video on the Autel range. I might have bought one by now but they are quite expensive and there are a lot of variants so I don't want to buy the wrong one. They even have what looks like a software-only version for use with a tablet etc.(Maxi AP200). Any guidance you can offer ?
@1jbunceiii3 жыл бұрын
What model number autel?? There are way too many choices on their website??
@KalebKronic3 жыл бұрын
I tracked down Maxisys elite on amazon from what he showed. Around $2400 Thing costs more than I paid for my old beater. I guess if your working on many cars be a good investment though.
@gregorycasey66293 жыл бұрын
I personally don’t like computers but I worked on them for 7 years. But others using them I am all for.
@michaelbaka47773 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing a 3-D printer in JR's future! Am I not seeing something?? Looks like you could wire-brush the worm screws and size up a new motor gear...problem solved. Not to mention a through lube on all sliding or rotating parts could help? Sorry, I'm cheap!!!!!
@Avi8tor8573 жыл бұрын
You could 3d print new parts vs replacing the entire mechanism. Would be more interesting and it's getting popular 3d printing the more obscure parts. And bonus publish the files for others to use.
@waterislife.92043 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@watajob3 жыл бұрын
I wanted one of these years ago but always steered clear just for this reason. Shame they couldn't set it up manually like an Avalanche/Escalade EXT.
@alansmith47343 жыл бұрын
When you need a Diagnostic Tool that costs more than the vehicle that you are working on, you are a KZbin Star!
@itsmephil22553 жыл бұрын
That truck is super cool
@aidenmurphy29973 жыл бұрын
2:04 Are there any check engine lights on that may have something to do with it?
@Paullsthebest3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS TRUCK
@CR76593 жыл бұрын
You really should track down a Studebaker Lark Wagonaire so you can compare the two roof systems side by side. I would imagine the Stude is all metal parts.
@Jessicas2CarGarage3 жыл бұрын
AMC did a wagon that did that trick too.
@dposer103 жыл бұрын
The slide mechanism is made with a felt like material in it its not full of plastic its made that way.
@creativeintuition82773 жыл бұрын
3D print those plastic parts!
@koolaid533 жыл бұрын
I thought about that too. It seems like a person could pump out a few of them and sell them to the folks who are attempting this repair.
@williamreich4443 жыл бұрын
how about a link for the computer diagnostic tool/pad that you are using ?
@gatlinweidler22183 жыл бұрын
i just realized JR's triumph shirt says 69 on the side. nice.
@p0weraid3 жыл бұрын
Never seen one of these pretty cool
@bundunett32123 жыл бұрын
JR, you can convert it to an Avalanche style truck, angle grinder!
@jamergamer00763 жыл бұрын
7:48 two white screws look like eyes to a "why me?" face
@man_on_wheelz3 жыл бұрын
I'm having a really hard time understanding how that motor can drive those worm gears... unless the worm gear is actually just a really long toothed rod and operates more like a rack and pinion.
@RodderFiles3 жыл бұрын
its an all out commercial for Altel lol sneaky haha
@jamesschultz75503 жыл бұрын
You should also like the Studebaker Wagoner from the sixty era. The same type of roof idea.
@michaeltutty15403 жыл бұрын
Wagonaire. JR would not care for it. It uses no computers to do a simple function. JR seems to prefer electronic complexity for the sake of being complex.
@jamesschultz75503 жыл бұрын
You are probably correct.
@lindamorse36693 жыл бұрын
Does the convertible top have a fuse anywhere?
@StevenLundellJr3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the scan tool you are using?
@michaelhawkins55303 жыл бұрын
I remember that Webasto was the supplier for those roofs.
@paularettiger68388 ай бұрын
My uncle just gave me one of these vehicles. I'm on here trying to learn how this roof even works
@Gucci55113 жыл бұрын
Love you brother Things in motion.. rewarding work.. love it
@captainmorgan60353 жыл бұрын
Just had to redo brakes and bearings on mine. Problem with bearing is rust causes sensor to lift and abs kicks in at low speeds. Good for another 3 years and my roof still works but mine has bolts secured 😂. This was definitely A vehicle made for the south. I’m sure that’s exactly how The roof broke was snow and ice. That roof and rear window doesn’t work when frozen. There’s a trick in the winter time leave the window rolled down about a Half inch or so then the tailgate will open without the window needing to roll down. I never touch the roof when there’s snow on it though or it will be broken common sense. Ive Had mine for about seven years now and almost up to 200,000 miles , And about 500 hours of work LOL, oh yes if you own one you will be working on it a lot.