Classic Car Buying Red Flags- Evaluating Cars Via Video

[@classicreaction5340]

Back in the 70s there was this big legend that Van Halen used to go crazy if they found brown M&Ms in their dressing room. David Lee Roth explained in his book that it was buried deep inside their contract with every venue that there was to be no brown M&Ms in the backstage area. The reason was that he knew that if he walked in and found brown M&Ms, he instantly knew that the venue probably didn't read the contract, and probably did everything else shoddily as well, including electrical setup demands, sound, lighting, etc etc......and he would demand a complete double-check of the entire operation before taking the stage in front of thousands of people. Those spark plug wires are the brown M&Ms, man. 😂

[@UncleTonysGarage]

Bingo

[@johnbeer5242]

Classic Reaction 🤔😁😀👏

[@greghackney8437]

Green

[@fotorabia]

Thats why three of their guitars were stolen at the Miami Orange bowl in 1988..i was working on it...they were so obsessed by the M&Ms...they took their eye off the ball...

[@Stillstoned1]

and van halen went to the pots shortly after

[@aaronmedley5184]

I actually work for the company that he pulled this video from. Buyers be very thorough when buying a classic! The vast a majority of the classics I look at are just thrown together. It is so disgusting how many cars I get in and the carbs are not even adjusted properly, it is like the seller cannot be bothered to adjust their idle on their car before they sell it. Uncle Tony's Garage keep up the awesome work man, I see a lot of uneducated buyers picking up classics for all the wrong reasons without the know how on keeping them road worthy. Same for shops, I see a lot of these cars come from a "professional shop" and its just mickey moused together. Thanks Uncle Tony's Garage for educating the masses, knowledge in this sector seems to be dying out.

[@kidwray4313]

Aaron Medley how do go about buying a classic car with out getting scammed

[@aaronmedley5184]

@@kidwray4313 don't buy site unseen to start. If you honestly don't know how to verify if a car is in good condition hire an inspector, they are going to give you an honest assessment of the car because they don't care if you buy it or not. If someone is not willing to show you a title, fender tag, vin tag, cowl tag, rpo sticker or anything documentation that can prove a car is what they claim it is then run. Buying from a dealer helps with most scams but that does not mean the car is nice or even road worthy and that does not mean you are getting the best price. Man I could go on and on. I think uncle Tony already did a video on this topic.

[@kidwray4313]

Aaron Medley good info man thanks

[@peterwright4647]

Gateway looks to be a huge marketing company with lots of classic cars for sale on the interweb. Some look awesome but quite a few look like they were put together just to make a few bucks. Hard to tell what you’re dealing with. This video is excellent from a honest guy who wants to help people from buying and expensive turd. Been there. Done that. 71 Duster 340 that looked great in the ads. Had a friends friend who was a “car guy” go look at it and he said it was a good car. Bought it had it shipped and it was expensive project NOT a good driver. Wiring in the steering column started a fire while driving it home.....Soggy brakes. Speedometer way out of whack. Not working fuel gauge. Go look at it in person. Every time. No exemptions. Thanks to Uncle Tony for the great info on all your videos.

[@sludge8506]

@@peterwright4647 Gateway charged me four dollars just to walk in their front door. 😳

[@davidprevost6670]

Uncle tony has went up over 30k subs since i subbed a couple weeks ago. And this is why great stuff as always uncle t.

[@willefixit]

i subed about 2k not long ago watched them all good honest stuff!

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

And he's at 63k now … he's doing well. :)

[@leeduke9518]

David Prevost it’s cause the video how to do a badass burnout got spread around on Facebook that’s actually when I found out about him was a couple weeks ago

[@gc1042]

it about the views now though that is where the money is at but it is nice to know people are still subbing ..

[@2trkpony471]

I just found him today,great honest content!

[@kevinchaparro4610]

im 25 and im barley getting into classic cars/ muscle cars and everything that uncle tony has said in all his videos is just beyond awesome. im soaking up all the information and taking it and putting it to work. Thank you Uncle Tony!!!

[@russeljones6394]

its like women, if they have fresh boltons and loads of makeup. its best to pass. You know they have a worn out undercarrage

[@MonaichFother]

Reminds me of an "airplane blonde" I went out with, she was carrying a black box in her undercarriage :D

[@forddodge6994]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rattfink3285]

And if there is luggage in the boot and child car seats in the back. Red Flag all day long.

[@LJT9393]

Her cylinder walls have been run dry.

[@joeyseagulls9262]

Always look for one owner low millage with good body with day one add owns with cars and women

[@forddodge6994]

Uncle Tony is like the Grave yard cars show but for the everyday working man , I'm a fan of realistic car shows. And yours is as real as it gets

[@steveshroder2401]

goddamn. Tony it is a pleasure watching someone use their knowledge. Thank you for these videos.

[@vw4x4]

99% Of the population are not this detail oriented, like you and I are. This is a talent and skill that not many have.

[@michaelcarroll4934]

Just like uncle Tony said about those flipper cars, "fuckery is afoot".

[@deliveryguyrx]

I love that phrase;I've started using it at work,lol.

[@rickhibdon11]

LOVE that quote!

[@inthrutheoutdoor3464]

Why anyone would deal with these classic car dealer scammers is beyond me. They also usually ask about 5 or 10k more than car is worth and charge a ton in junk fees.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

The whole collectors market is full of guys trying to make a fast buck then screw. In the sportscard market, I see so many fake Wayne Gretzky rookie cards that it isn’t funny. The repo’s are getting so good that you really got to know the cards not to get burned.

[@immikeurnot]

Now, speaking as someone who was the lead tech at an independent used car dealer that specialized in "high end" autos... If a car is being sold at a dealership and has any amount of recent work done to it, but especially if it has a LOT of fresh work... that work was all done as cheap and fast as possible. These places are mostly buying these cars with something called a floor plan. A floor plan is a loan that lets you buy a car to resell it. The first week or two, there's no interest. After that, the interest hits. The interest is tied to you selling the car; there was a lot of "quick, it's the last day - fax the bill of sale to the floor plan before they close!" at that place. So, even aside from all the negative aspects of hanging on to inventory for longer than necessary like having good money sitting around doing nothing, effectively diminishing ROI, getting taxed on something you might not even technically own (in the US, come tax time state and/or local agencies like to tax businesses on everything on their property, including shit they don't even own - shop owners end up paying tax on MY tools - yell at your local politicians... for all the good it'll do), etc., having one of those Barracudas sitting in the shop getting spiffed up is rapidly going to eat into any potential profit from its sale. They need to get the work done fast so it can be sold fast. Hence the wiring being shit. Hence the distributor being stabbed wrong. Hence the PCV being capped and having two breathers without an oil fill. I seriously recommend that people not buy from used car lots. I'd much rather find a private sale because I'm way less likely to get bent over.

[@eddiej.2354]

Well said..

[@eddiej.2354]

My neighbor is a used car dealer.. I've seen some quick fixes.. Stay away.. At your own risk

[@1979mackdriver]

I started with Plymouth after being drafted and my trip to Korea ended ( that's a long time ago) what this man is telling you about used cars is true and it's coming from the horse in the barns own mouth ) in my days on the assembly floor we never dreamed these cars would be rolling today, we liked to believe we put enough effort into them that they could , If so called upon but never thought they would in a practical sense . Some of these cars have outlived the men and the pensions who built and designed them . So with that in mind your original source of information is dwindling year by year on what makes them unique to their time , Mr Tony is a well spring of knowledge on this subject as he loves the products that We loved building . I think there are others out there who saw the automobiles that the men of my era built and seek out the ut-most detail in their preservation and maintenance. The fella whose comment I'm adding to is also part of that chain , he's dispensed very sound and succinct advice and caution to those of you seeking something that while it's still a thing of Beauty and desire of design , you have to exercise caution on your quest to possess such an object whose era and place in time has long passed. I need not list them since both men have given you their sincere professional opinions .. I never would have thought so many people today would admire the work we did, like they do with the passion you all have . Keep them shining and running sound .. I hope you approve of the work we did. You certainly appreciate it ..

[@ChainsawChuck13]

Speaking from experience, a private seller can and will pull one over on you too if the impending repair bill is large enough. Signed, a guy whose $6700 Hyundai ended up costing more like $15K after the massive oil burning revealed itself in catastrophic fashion, at which point the shop also discovered a worn-out turbocharger and messed-up timing chain guides.

[@jegesmedve2276]

If I were 40 years younger I would hope I could apprentice in your shop, sooo much I could learn!

[@dw4940]

Same here!!

[@zoso1980]

Honest car. Love that description. That's exactly what you look for. I'm lucky with my 1971 Mustang hunting, the hot rodders and chintzy types tend to slap all the spoilers and stripes. The minute I see the chrome trim along the bottom quarter of a 71 mach 1, I move on if someone has started slapping all the extra stuff on the car and the hockey stripes and that chrome trim are there - NEXT. (A 1971 Mach 1, had lower chrome trim the length of the car if WASN'T a factory stripe car. Factory stripe cars had the trim deleted). The engine is exactly where you see the real deal. My Green 71 mach 1, the engine was almost 100% original. That's what made me fall over to buy it. I could fix the wheels, take the hood stripe off - but that beefy original M-Code Cleveland was unmolested and perfect. Still hate that I sold that car. UGH. One I want back. Anyhoo, with any 71 Mustang 5 seconds and I know if it's worthy or it's a flipper's darling. I don't want a flipper's darling. I want a real car, that's been really loved and maintained. That's why I have my 1985 Mustang GT. I bought from original owner AND have all the paperwork going back to day one. THAT's what I want. Honest as they come. Cheers Tony.

[@PureNathan96]

I really appreciate that you're spreading good knowledge and awareness on old classics! Keep it up the good work👍

[@jessiebickel2214]

I've been using your videos to look at cars where I live and I think I've settled on a nice honest example of an IROC Camaro. It's been left stock, still has all its emissions systems, the weather stripping and t tops is cracking but isnt caulked or glued into place. The car seems honest and I love that you show people how to look for honest cars

[@999thenewman]

The truth is the first car was slapped together with leftover parts, cheap as you can get them. If all sorts of vent and vacuum ports are blocked off, it's probably because the fuel system doesn't allow it to idle in any context without stalling. This car is slick lipstick designed to sell for a fast dollar.

[@zephyrold2478]

I second that.

[@discountfeces]

It seems super odd to block off the PCV system, especially when it is so easy to just put a length of hose there. Plus arent you risking pressure buildup in the oil pan?

[@999thenewman]

@@discountfeces Not with the vent on the other valve cover. It's backward thinking because prior to the 1960s, every system on gasoline cars had a vent open right into the atmosphere. The engine will actually run more efficiently with a PCV system.

[@discountfeces]

@@999thenewman So essentially there is no reason for it to be blocked off other than them just being lazy or not knowing what they were doing?

[@999thenewman]

@@discountfeces It's to achieve a clean appearance through minimalism.

[@01trsmar]

Good advise especially for most people who are either new to the old car hobby or owned one 30 years ago and forgot many things...And for myself to assure myself I am not crazy .. Again all those are fine if the car is priced cheap enough,heck rust is fine for the right price ! But not $22,000 ! $8,000 sure ! I love the stock look and hate aftermarket steering wheels and radiators ! I have mostly stock looking cars/engine bays some do have chrome valve covers but well I am a sucker for shiny things..Electrical wiring if I cant see it assume it needs to be rewired..Painted chrome and trim usually is done to save money and loaded with filler and painted..6 months from now it will crack,peel and look like hell, seen that ! Do you remember back in the mid to late 1980's guys would paint all trim flat black(on a nicely painted car),then up until the early 1990's a pastel side squiggly stripe.I have no idea how or why they thought that looked better than stock looking !! My buddy bought a 68 Sport Satellite painted like this lol..Pink,pastel blue and yellow side squiggly stripe and painted trim,flat black and pink omg !!! He bought it because it was a numbers correct rust free 383 4bbl,4 speed 3.55 car that had stock original interior that was very nice and performed and drove really like new ..Yes,I repainted the car and we found nice original re chromed bumpers and trim he still owns it today,only changes when painted back then was a hood from '68 GTX. The 2 piece rad hose is odd on a so called restored car..I can see if you're 3,830 miles from home in the middle of nowhere and 6 toothless men are checking you out,then yes radiator hose cobble job is in order just to get the hell outta there !!!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Good God I couldnt stand those monochromatic pastel paint jobs back in the day. Made hard cars look soft. And all that tweed was getting out of hand as well 😂😂

[@blakemarcum914]

If there’s ever a video where’s there’s not a cigarette in his hand somethings wrong

[@billparker3360]

This is funny strange, the cigarette is the first thing i noticed. Tony, I mean this sincerely. please don't smoke while you're recording thanks and it is a great critique.

[@jalsr.speak2379]

Uncle Tony, hope ur lungs are ok. I like that u smoke in your videos. Did I notice on another video you holding a pouch? Roll your own huh? Lol Classic!!!

[@mritalianhillbilly]

Awesome video! If you see a car painted flat black, or gun powder black, look real careful people, they are hiding some bad bodywork, not all but some. I know, I’m doing my Pro Streetcar gun powder black to hide my bad bodywork. Difference with me, if I ever sell it I will tell you about it, a lot of people aren’t that honest.

[@stevenrice47]

Btw, that's a $850 Griffin radiator and March Performance pulleys. Not a cheap build.

[@freewillfarms2059]

Purist na ... We just like them unmolested . Nothing like a barn find original but those are rare like chicken teeth . Never buy unless in person period.

[@raymondleggs5508]

I don't drive but I always prefer to buy anything USED in person that's a major item especially if it's selling for WAY too cheap. I'm a stereo guy and it pisses me off when they replace the woofers with car woofers when the foam rings around the original still good woofer or midrange disintegrates or they can get a direct replacement for a tweeter from parts express for $10.00 a pop and they just cut the wires. Speakers have no highs but they claims it sounds great. And don't get me started on Ebay, Brand new PYLE 4K receiver damaged in shipping, works, but center channel does not work. If te Center channel does not work and it was visibly VERY damaged in shipping (top was caved in to the point you could see the circuit boards on the front panel, and they were cracked) It don't fuckin' work. And he was selling it for the Same price you can get a new undamaged unit on Amazon.

[@freewillfarms2059]

@@raymondleggs5508 My friend had a konian Boom box and he had to upgrade the speakers, boy it was sweet

[@raymondleggs5508]

@@freewillfarms2059 Conion boombox? Those things are worth quite a bit lol! Those are collectors items.

[@freewillfarms2059]

@@raymondleggs5508 Yeah they are and from what he said it was the grandaddy of them all.

[@jeanettejack2152]

@@raymondleggs5508 Stereos??? Imma start searching around for chicken teeth!!!!

[@mattbauckman9907]

I love me an honest car. I often see distributors (street cars not drag cars) vacuum advance either disconnected or pointing the other way or both. I just shake my head. It’s a sign that someone hasn’t payed attention to the details. Details matter. Great video. Once again thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us Tony.

[@Sak-zo1ui]

I absolutely hate that they painted the rear trim. Absolutely crushes me.

[@73amx18]

It's sad that it came to this ,were classic cars are being flipped and not even done properly. This ruins it for everybody that are doing cars properly.

[@herman452]

I have a friend who has bought and sold many cars in the two decades I've known him. Same thing every time: he redoes the seats and carpet and has the car painted. Never rechromes anything; does as little mechanical work as possible. If it will drive around the block, that's good enough. Some of his cars are better than others. One E body Barracuda he actually paid another friend to rebuild the engine, and paid me to bring the brakes up to snuff. So mechanically it was in good shape. But the firewall was full of holes he stuffed with fiberglass, and the front fenders were fiberglass. Looked great, though, with a good paint job and new seats and carpet, and sold for over $20K. One time he called me to ask me if I would trailer one of his cars to a swap meet/car corral. I asked him why he didn't just drive it as it was only sixty miles away. Oh noooooooo, he couldn't do that. Another time he had an AMX that he again did the paint/upholstery deal. He couldn't get started, so called me. I came over and after a bit determined that the gear at the bottom of the distributor shaft had stripped. We replaced the gear with a new one. Left the cam gear alone as it looked OK and he didn't want to tear the front of the motor apart. After I got it running, he drove it one time for maybe five miles, then he put it up for sale before it tore up again. Again, sold it for a good price (almost $30K). And those were the good cars. Some were awful. But he always seemed to find a sucker who fell for fresh paint and seat covers, and he always made money on his deals.

[@robbiebob6267]

Hi Tony... Love your honest critique in your comparisons, you & I are in the same minds in vehicles, originality is everything! Keep up the good work... 🇦🇺

[@Slax15]

Never get tired of listening to someone talk with passion and knowledge.

[@clemmahabir]

This style cuda brought back memories of my mopar buddy from high school. We we're just kids enjoying 15yr old classics at the time left over from the muscle car era and they were affordable. My friends Baracuda was I believe a 1967 blue formula S with black interior fold down rear seat 4spd and it was a fun car to be in. It was a fast car mostly factory when he bought off of a mechanic at an auto shop that he worked for and my friend eventually owned 3 Baracudas one convertible. I love my GM cars but my friend showed me the other side of classic cars mopar and being a car guy love all classic cars since American muscle is my favorite!!

[@terenceharper5612]

If anything I get from this: Know your product. I can also think of a number of sayings - Buyer Beware, There's a sucker born every minute, and more. Good video for those that have been afflicted by 'wantitis'.

[@goldenaxl]

Alpha, great video. Excellent analysis, plain simple, concise, total absence of nonsense, purely factual. Loved it. Keep up the great work amigo.

Times like this, I am so grateful for my amazingly limited budget as my ignorance would only lead me to buy over-priced stuff. Instead, I buy scrap and build junk and enjoy it greatly! When people ask me about my 74 Camaro "rescue," I am happy to tell them it is made of the finest junkyard finds in my town and nothing on it is correct.

[@deliveryguyrx]

@Bob Frog,I can respect an honest guy! Anybody can bullshit,but it seems like honesty is a lost virtue.

[@joeyseagulls9262]

Thats how we all learned back in the day.you could not buy all these after market parts you had to go to junkyards.luckily i had one near my house he never charged us for parts but we would help him when it was time to crush cars.

[@kramnull8962]

It's just like the car that Tony had on the other video. Had the frame patched and welded. When we build cars for ourself, we know and want to know what's safe and what is a killing machine. These guys can care less, especially when they are looking at getting the money they are expecting for these. ($23k) They get like meth heads knee jerking for their money fix...

[@flyingmerkel6]

As long as it's priced right and everybody knows what's going on. Sounds like a fun car to drive rather than a garage lump to be fussed over.

[@brianglade848]

Uncle Tony, classic....the glasses make you look classic....my dad's classic, so classic no one can go in his yard, the dog doesn't even want to now

[@matthewmorrison9932]

I grew up at carshows. My dad made me learn how to see bondo and non original equipment on cars. He did it so I could learn to judge, but I’ve used it buying cars. Helping friends out. This video does a great job on what to look for. I might like zip ties and bias plys for his showmanship, but the pure information here is unbeatable! It really bridges rookies with experienced buyers.

[@rumrunner1756]

Nice video. What a sharp eye for detail. I loved the patina of the second engine, it looks like it should in my opinion. Much prettier with patina than the lipstick version. I wouldn’t mind seeing a few more of this type of video....anytime. Thanks Tony. ☮️👍

[@phuqubush]

Uncle Tony, bringing knowledge to the KZbins! Excellent examples of what to look for, not that I would expect any less.

[@bigbean78]

Tony, you remind me of my friend’s uncle Tom. He’s been a mechanic for a long time, and he spots things he doesn’t like right away too. He had my project small block S10 at his house doing some suspension work, and he changed a return spring on the carb because he didn’t like the one it had on it. He also re-timed the motor because he said it didn’t sound right. Lol

[@matdooley]

He sounds like a good man to have on your side . good mechanics are hard to come by .

[@bigbean78]

Martin dooley He’s a hell of a great guy.

[@Slotcarking]

You’re AWESOME Tony!!! Your videos are a “must watch” for the true Mopar collector!!!

[@garthlocklin6355]

I live near Atlanta; Gateway and Streetside Classics have some good stuff and a lot of junk with new paint. If anyone is in the market for a classic car the best idea is to learn all they can about which model they desire and try to find the most well maintained original or restored condition for the price. I myself am blown away at some of the asking prices for these old cars, go see it in person! I was a detailer when I was younger and worked for a few classic dealers and at the auctions in Arkansas years ago. Someone dropped off a beautiful Blue '64 or '65 Corvette convertible and I had to drive it into the stadium. Driving at 5 mph in this rickety car was a scary experience! I was already warned the brakes were bad but so was the steering and the transmission and suspension, it felt like it had a cracked frame or a few bent rims. It looked perfect! "Now I know why this car is at an auction and someone is going to get screwed out of a lot of money!"

[@dannysteeves6557]

I feel like they have more junk than good stuff over at gateway. Also, everything seems to be overpriced including the junk. I just laughed at the fact the video he picks out of the entire population of cars for sale in the US came from gateway, but I was not surprised.

[@UMadUCauseBad]

literally this was my 15th video from this channel and i have seen nothing that would even make me think youre not just an educated man trying to help and educate other like minded individuals to not get screwed. I like this. Def sub

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Flippers are one aspect that's driving the prices, especially towards the bottom of the spectrum

[@chumleye1112]

Agreed, unfortunately they ruin it for the rest of us that want to actually own and drive one of these classics.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@chumleye1112 I agree. They snag up a classic project on a good deal and then it's right back online for an extra $1k or more. And watch..im sure sooner or later someone defending them will chime in. Might even be The flipper themselves that chime in

[@thefiascogarage3215]

As a kid, I helped build the headers for Ray Barton's and Bucky Hess' cars not even knowing who they were until I noticed Bucky's car on the cover of a magazine the next week. I just held the pipes in place while they were tacked then the genius took them over to the other building (an old Chrysler dealership) and tig'd them all up so he could make a race. I want to say that my Power Wagon is the thing I most regret selling as well. Pulled so many stuck idiots out and had a 2 lo for effortless 318 driven smoke shows. A friggin golden champion among mere contenders.

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Good info Tony, that white Barra looked like it was quickly put together to flip.. Just like the red car in your viral video

[@MrTheHillfolk]

White too. I had a neighbor who was a flipper for rusty 70s cars. Hed slap some bondo on it and paint it white and set it out for sale in the yard. 2-3 days and it was sold to some sucker.

[@JohnSmith-bx1mp]

@@MrTheHillfolk if it ain't right....paint it white!

[@MostlyBuicks]

I have noticed on even $50,000 or even $100,000 restorations that the factory air is either totally eliminated or when it is still there it is not working or "just needs freon". People do not seem to want to take the time and trouble to restore factory air for some reason. It baffles me.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

or redo the front bench seat and dont put the head rest back

[@eurekasevenwave2297]

I guess because they think the factory system is too "finicky" or "complicated" to re-do is the thinking there? Which, I mean...it isn't. I have a 68 Chrysler Newport, if you know anything about Chryslers they used the RV2 style compressor for those model years. The FSM goes into GREAT detail on how to disassemble it, check the compressor oil level with a custom dipstick, how to check the pressure at different temperatures (all in R12 since that's all they had back then), common troubleshooting. Truthfully AC on a car isn't super complicated so it's always baffled me why I see so many cars with an AC delete (like you mentioned). I only had to buy another RV2 compressor because the one on my car as I got it seemed to have been messed up beyond repair (I was disassembling it for a cleaning and one of the piston's connecting bolts was so stuck I stripped the heads trying to remove them - I think they were 11/32th from memory).

[@ReinventingTheSteve]

Nice tips! Your shirt made me laugh (even though I'm a ford fan 😂). Keep em comin uncle Tony! Cheers from Australia 😊

[@hanskinslo326]

I'm a simple man. I see an Uncle Tony video, I click "like" and I watch. The second car is obviously unmolested, which makes it the best, pure like Uncle Tony says.

[@AtZero138]

Always Honest, Always Straight.. Thanks Uncle Tony..... P.s. great Shirt Oi Oi Oi..

[@blitz4671]

I think your going far with the black wire loom covers....I use them wherever possible and I like how it cleans up the wires. And that aftermarket Chinese rad will cool way better than the copper rad was there originally.

[@UncleTonysGarage]

No..with those loom covers in place, I can't tell the general condition of the cars wiring. Actually talked about that specifically in an different video

[@squarebodyjesus6138]

Wow man. I wish I could know as much as Uncle Tony

[@Driessens_Peter]

i do, but i love to listen to him, sometimes you still learn you know :-) and i like it that i can predict whats hes gonna pointing out, exept for the period correct things of a particular model.

[@kelvinjayjohnston4628]

We have a Gateway Classics here in Concord and the cars seem similar. I think the biggest part is you have to consider their target audience. Most of the cars parked in the warehouse will likely go to someone that wants to buy a classic and at best knows enough to be dangerous with making a purchase. Their expertise is usually I had a buddy with a car like this in high school. I liked your comparison with the two cars but from what Ive seen at the location here the white one would move before the more original 2nd car because it looks to have newer parts/ cleaned up, even if the wrong parts. When you are considering a classic car I think as a buyer you have to remember it is not a new car anyways so don't be afraid of some imperfections like in the 2nd car. Most of the buyers at places like this seem to think it is the same thing as stoping by the local Toyota dealership and that because its a dealer they're guaranteed issue free driving. Another great video Uncle Tony!

[@GoatOffroad]

Catching the shape of the pumpkin at the end was awesome! Great info Unc!

[@willyschmitt5665]

The best way to get a car that is right is to buy a car that you like and to get it priced reasonable then build it the way you like it and correctly. No cutting corners.

[@AlienCel1]

Yup

[@blitz3607]

You remind me of my dad, I've always had a love for cars, but only recently have i started talking to him about cars

[@brianglade848]

In trying to get Uncle Tony to talk some sense in my dad, my dad thinks a lawnmower is a yard vacuum, he just plows over all the dog shit, ends up looking like a brown trout war in the grass

[@monkman369]

@@brianglade848 fertilizer spreader and mower in one!

[@benwinter2420]

@@brianglade848 People can get complications from heart worm from un wormed dogs dry dog shit flung into the air . . it does't cause the same condition as in dogs but can cause internal cysts , worked briefly for a lawn mowing contractor & the taste of dried dog crap in the mouth got old quick

[@ScatPackRob]

Tony the encyclopedia. Listen up folks, Tony is incredibly knowledgeable and is sharing it..... Lucky us. TY Tony, I've been a MOPAR guy for long time and learn a ton from every video.

[@halroy9610]

Love the videos Uncle Tony. Thank you for the schooling.

[@josephtaverna1287]

Uncle tone I love your attention to detail impeccable great video Tony have a good night my friend take care

[@andydavenhall]

To wit, "a perfumed pig.." - Uncle Tony has a quick wit that is as unpredictable as his actions!

[@kgooch69]

I did the resto on my 67 Fairlane myself. There were some parts of the project we're I had to say "good enough is good enough" because I was driving myself crazy. That being said it looks and runs good..and people genuinely seem to like it..but I'm honest about what is..an amateur resto done by a guy in a 2 car garage. I'm always going back to "clean up" things that I'm not satisfied with. The door glass is driving me nuts..I did the bow style headliner..well more like I tried..but all these things are little to me I love driving it... subscribed !

[@UncleTonysGarage]

You and I are very much alike

[@spo5egy]

Right on the nail Tony. I'd rather have an unmolested honest classic than a bastardised garage queen.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

If the garage queen is cheap, i dont mind at all...

[@cantbearsedmechanics]

I agree with you about when a car just doesn't seem right. I've restored quite a few cars from bare shells and you try to get it to look as original as possible. Some mods to make them better to use today are fine but you take the time and effort to make them look like they have always belonged there. And if you see them it gives a clear idea of the standard of work in the whole car.

[@francfurian8215]

Hey Uncle Tony excellent video again. I really look forward to watching them. 2000 miles isn’t far when you’re shipping them to Australia, it’s around the corner! By the way I love your t shirt, very cool👌🏻 Cheers

[@CPIVCR]

I know nothing about car repair, restoration or the like but I appreciate your attention to detail and knowledge of period pieces. I find your channel informative, educational and very interesting.

[@RhinoXpress]

When i'm looking for a classic car i don't want someone elses custom job on it. This is why searching for classic cars can be a pain in the ass because more times then not you're going to run into custom jobs than actual peroid correct ones.

[@jimh2061]

Nice work Tony! It's nice to hear a professional opinion on a car because it's hard to separate your first look at the car.

[@brianglade848]

Uncle Tony, I just watched the whole vid, I agree, if you don't like it, I don't, and you're right, no one took the time to do it right (my dad), inside the master cylinder I bet one of the seals is a cheap Trak Auto part....way to go dad

[@tarstarkusz]

Used cars are always suspicious. Now add in peak-boomerism prices and you really have to be careful.

[@nickparlavecchio4063]

Thank you being 25 year old on a market for a muscle car and not knowing what Kinds of danger is out in the market these videos are so helpful

[@JAXTRUX]

It might just be the ADHD Tony but as an old gearhead we hit it off pretty good,,,, Two thumbs up for your passion man! (y) (y)

[@subliminal1284]

You are making great content, very informative and I have learned a great deal from you. Keep them coming

[@LETSGOBRANDON13]

Damn you sure know what to look for, you have opened my eyes a bunch man Thanks!

[@trackerrrr]

Sloppy little details usually means sloppy big details somewhere...

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Yes, the 2 breathers are a real head scratcher & the steering wheel really drives me nuts too, but man they did get the stance right.

[@immikeurnot]

Only time I've seen two breathers on the same valve cover was circle track cars, and it was on the opposite side.

[@kramnull8962]

Actually the steering wheel looked too off centered for how straight the wheels were facing. Either a lot of play in the steering box or they had the steering wheel off and didn't get it set back right. Never had a Mopar steering wheel off, not sure if they were one way fit steering shaft or not.

[@flynnzero9282]

Lots of people doing two breathers now. Not really necessary, but nothing wrong with it either.

[@pmaddox]

I appreciate all your feed back...keep on keeping on!

[@visionboxed]

This man knows what he's talking about!

[@robertgardner4508]

My friend and I restored a 67 notchback barracuda painted in B5 blue. It's got a 360 small block with flow master headers, and the biggest cam we could fit (can't remember the size) along with a 4 barrel edelbrock carb (which we intend to replace), along with 4:10 gears. Awesome car, just had the interior redone since the seats were totally junk before. The car is my friends, but I love riding/driving and seeing the thing. It's going to be a keeper for sure, built it from the bare body up. The engine and transmission also came out of an old dodge motor home. It runs really well for a free motor, it's extremely happy running. Great car.

[@ericheine2414]

Look at what you're buying, and also look at who's trying to sell it. Size up your seller. Did he invite you to his house. Why is he selling the car. My favorite reason why somebody is selling a car is "My wife got a new car, and she wants space in the garage." It's always nice to buy something from people that have more money than common sense. Do you like the car and the person who is selling it? Also pink slip, registration, and the name of the person selling the car, addresses, all match. Four of a kind beat three of a kind every time. You are in like Flynn.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I used to work for a company that restores factory A/C and heating parts for classic cars. Yes, that underdash ac unit is period correct. I think I have one in my shop. But I didn't know that Tecumseh compressors were installed on Mopars, even if dealer installed. I'd have figured they still would have installed an RV2. But seeing as how the RV2 uses an epr valve and the underdash uses a thermostat switch, I could see where they would clash. The underdash system is more simple and easier to work on.

[@joeyseagulls9262]

Sears also installed those airconditioners back in the 60s

[@vettafaene]

If the distributor was put on the wrong way, what else would we find that had been put on backwards?

[@clintbliss2046]

Bwahahah! You can't put a distributor on the wrong way. This guy has no clue what he's talking about.

[@robertlee9395]

@@clintbliss2046 A Mopar distributor goes in one of two ways. They just put the plug wires in the right order to make it run. You can put it in right, but have the inner part wrong too, I did that once. One turn off the key and I knew what I did wrong!

[@clintbliss2046]

@@robertlee9395Ahhh Saying backwards threw me. Haha! 180 out.

[@robertlee9395]

@@clintbliss2046 Hahaha! I really messed up! My new truck died on a trip. I bought a 74 Newport from the tow driver for $100 to get home. It was running bad. I got a cap, rotor, wires and plugs. I yank the cap and wires off. Somebody says, you gotta do those one at a time! I'm fine. I forgot. I was used to my 318, 400 distributors spin in the opposite direction. Same firing order. Almost had it. I knew what I did wrong when I hit the key!

[@clintbliss2046]

@@robertlee9395 we've all messed up it's part of the learning process. First time I swapped a cam in a car I got it a tooth off. Don't run. Then another time I assumed #1 was on the compression stroke with the timing gear dots clocked at 12 and 6. It's not, it's tdc on the exhaust stroke 180 out. Fired #6 way to early and kicked back as soon as I turned the key. Broke two starter noses before it dawned on me. Good times...lol.

[@LGN_Sniper]

I`m a "Buick Guy" (3.8,4.1, N/A, Turbo) V6 or 455 V8(Stage 1, 2)... but it`s the LOVE! That I love from you.. it`s all about the details!

[@79tazman]

Love your shirt Uncle Tony lot's of people don't know that if it was not for the Dodge Brothers Henry Ford would be a nobody because they were the ones who gave him a loan to get started and built most of the chassis parts for the Model T

[@forsalecarvideos6147]

Uncle Tony! = Internet Sensation!! Keep up the great vids Tony!

[@johngetman1816]

Uncle Tony:CSI NASHVILLE!!The Man continues his dominance!!

[@STARDRIVE]

Also, the proper color for a master brake cylinder is rusty brown with a galvanized lid.

[@UncleTonysGarage]

The point wasn't to find styling differences...If you want to go that far, the second car has a 73-up master. Probably indicative of a front disc swap

[@STARDRIVE]

@@UncleTonysGarage It isn't a brand new cylinder, so who are they trying to fool with a spray can? What else are they hiding, would be my question. And what about the pcv? Plug it to prevent the car running in oil, because of bad compression?

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@STARDRIVE most likely a bigger cam that makes very little vacuum so they plug it. The two breathers would dead nuts give it away if it had high blowby from the rings. It looks like it was put together by someone with no idea how it should be plumbed, let alone timed.

[@b.a.brackus6371]

Interesting and Informative Video! I own a 1972 chevy pickup that is 95% original, and l Love it that way...at least l know it ain't hiding nothing... I like the shirt your wearing😄

[@seriksson9721]

I have seen very many extremely nearly criminal renovations, where the fine painting conceals horrible things. Cars that are then sold for insane prices on car auctions in the US. Many examples of KZbin.

[@ChuckBeefOG]

I passed on a C6 Z06 last week. It was an 09 with 25,000km (15,000mi) for $49k ($36k USD). Then i found out it wouldnt run because it needed a new fuel tank and pump, but he would let it for for $44k (33.5usd). I had to pass because i need to hear it run/drive. If i bought it and the engine was blown i would be wayyy out. Even though it still seems like a good deal.

[@hansgrueber8169]

I wonder what events led to it needing those two things?

[@ChuckBeefOG]

@@hansgrueber8169 same. I missed another one last week by a day. It was an 07 with only 5,600km or about 3900 miles on it.

[@steves5113]

Good stuff. I grew up w/ guys like you. Hanging w/ my dad & his friends @ swap meets in the 70's & 80's. To this day, I look @ cars very differently. Thank you..

[@brotherskrillrc6042]

Capped off going to build to much pressure and leak oil out seals well at least its painted white so you can see all the leaks! Well eventually

[@jasonkraus2831]

You've got the right idea with this, Tony. It's like walking in to look at an old house (more than 50 years old) and it's all fresh paint, brand new flooring, and brand new cabinets. Unless it's just been through a very exacting remodel, my radar goes up for what issues they're covering up. You get the same in cars with guys making questionable decisions in order to get done and turn the product over. Finding those items that have honest provenance is where you can truly find the products that are in good enough shape to warrant the investment. I say with old houses that they've had X years to show you whats wrong with them - foundations, piping, drains, etc. With a new house (or brand new cars) you're guessing to figure out what's the first thing that's going to fail.

[@Eric-rf8xc]

The market for classic cars now is like playing a game of Minefield, there's too many people trying to make a quick buck!

[@TBConl]

Great video, love my Mopar's. Also noticed your subscribers are blowing up! Congrats.

[@jordanhuffman755]

Oam a mopar man myself i look forward to ur videos man keep it up

[@mopar92]

This is exactly why I’m fortunate to have you as a local and educate the shit out of me. And I’ve owned A bodies since 1995.

[@TheDuckumz]

I dont know why but i have a 🚬 with Tony almost every video lol...

[@LJT9393]

TheDuckumz I’ve noticed he never puffs it the whole video lol. I’m here like “yo, your cigs about to burn out”

[@craignehring]

I'd spark one up, but I quit after 47 years. Now I can catch a buzz off second hand smoke lol I chit you not

[@gafrers]

This is the second video i got reccomended. I know almost nothing about Muscle cars and USDM Cars; but i can tell you have knowledge, experience and are passionate about it. A simple video but extremely compelling, interesting from start to finish. Keep up the awesome job.

[@re1600re]

Man ! I wish I would of seen this video before I bought my 68 mustang.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

I like to talk about my brothers 68 Roadrunner because he went to incredible pains, and expense, to keep the car all original including getting some parts rebuilt. It has no power steering or power brakes but that’s how it was born from the factory. As I’ve already told Uncle Tony, he was so fanatical he paid $3,000 for a NOS front grill. It took him very 5 years to get it that way!

[@battlefielding]

i thought he had two cigs in his hand 😂. wouldn’t be surprised lol

[@aronmills8653]

Give it time!! lol

[@todsearle869]

Don't worry about it.

[@ragucav]

Uncle Tony should go around to these cars and inspect them in-person and give it his sticker of approval. He tells you the down to the rusty bolts honest truth about these cars. Keep up the Good work Tony

[@davidstansbury3204]

When they put the engine together it was 180 out so they turned the whole distributor around 😂

[@shaggydogg3786]

Tony I couldn’t agree more.. if someone hacks on the simple easy stuff what lies in the more important things like frame etc..working at a Ford dealership for over 30 years, I told the younger guys “ when your finished it should look like it came from from the factory.

[@kftmotorsport]

Some say...he was born with a cigarette in his hand... and he already smoking when he still inside the womb.. All we know is... UNCLE TONY!!

[@JB-ou4fu]

Uncle Tony, I love the attention to detail and your tremendous knowledge. You bring great value to the classic car hobby. We need you around for a long, long time. Please give up the smokes, your life is too important to cut it short. Those coffin nails almost did me in. You seem like a great guy, live heathy my friend.

[@themopedmetallist]

Mid-rise intake with a log manifold, lmao

[@jessiebickel2214]

Lol glad I wasnt the only one to see that right away. Also the distributor being 180° backwards. Bet they had a hell of a time trying to time the poor thing.

[@JohnSmith-bx1mp]

@@jessiebickel2214 i wonder if the cam timing was off 180*

[@jessiebickel2214]

@@JohnSmith-bx1mp I dont remember even seeing the vacuum

[@joeyseagulls9262]

Huge carb for 318 bad intake probably big cam on stock heads and bottom end it will sound good but run like crap

[@jkk4657]

I agree completely, the small detail show everything you need to know. While I was looking for my truck I would see these trucks all shined up but the pad on the clutch petal or wiper knob was missing. $7-8 parts on a $12,000 truck. That’s shows me they just slapped it together.