Was It A Mistake Trading For This Vice Grip Camaro?

Derek Bieri of @vicegripgarage traded me this 74 Camaro for some other stuff ( that actually ran! :) ) You know I have a huge weakness for 2nd Gen Camaros like ZedSled, and Mr Freeze and the abandoned crappy ones always seem to find me... www.paintucation.com/ has all kinds of tutorials on restoration, but I don't know if i can bring this one back. This car is special, its a 74 with the good back glass, just like the 70-73's so the potential is there if the structure is sound.... Watch and see if it's worth saving. ( spoiler alert... they're ALL worth saving and this one is gonna get saved again! the 4th time by my account...) maybe It’ll end up a restored 74 ( not) maybe it’ll be another split-bumper LS powered clone…. Maybe a turbo 6 cylinder… you’ll have to watch and see. Please subscribe!
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[@paintucation]

I love 2nd Gen Camaros! I'm gonna do all I can to bring this one back!

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

My friend had a 74. That was read the shifter in that is cool if you pull it down to low one or a first gear in the automatic when you're ready to shift instead of tapping it forward. Bump it to the right, just go ahead and slap it to the right. You'll kick up in the second slap it till the right again and it'll Camaro. Did that and I'm pretty sure it was his 74. They could have been the seventy six but i'm pretty sure it was a seventy four and maybe all of them do it so check that out

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

Kevin,you failed to mention the front glass,and how you cracked it,taking off the hood

[@user-rt8ik1ow4i]

Don't get the fake rs split bumper with lower rectangle parking lights,please get a real split bumper bumper,If you do the fake one,it will look bad,really bad.I hate whoever makes it that way,it's a joke really

[@user-tl7hx2hw3i]

Only you can prevent unemployment

[@bodarville2510]

This is the Mayo Clinic for cars!

[@ujmrider]

Since Derek drove that home, it probably has front brakes. The back brakes, we'll pretend we didn't see those. Perfect.

[@javybeaz3236]

Kevin Tits is a Chip Foose on welfare. Junk yard cars

[@paintucation]

It'll be fine...😬

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Kevin doesn't get the credit he deserves. I've learned a ton over the last 20 years or so going all the way back to Trucks! Thank you for putting in the effort into your KZbin channel it's very much appreciated.

[@paintucation]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

[@leonallen9833]

Yes Sir!! Power block tv was my favorite time slot of the week. Before widespread KZbin and what not it was a wealth of information and entertainment for a gear head.

[@hickeyskustomresto]

I own a lot to Kevin also, he's the best at explanations. Thanks Kevin @paintucation I'd also include a thanks to Stacey David, and Car Craft magazine. There are many more but these ppl helped me evolve and push further and further, always learning and bitting off more than I could chew and succeeding anyway.

[@paintucation]

@@hickeyskustomresto I've gotten used to biting off more than I could chew, it's very humbling most times, but it always leads to growth. Thanks for your kind words man, I really appreciate it

[@DownEastSaw]

I’m really happy to see Vice Grip helping Kevin get more recognition and subscribers. Kevin is the real deal and can really offer the next, more internet based generation, a ton of useful knowledge.

[@1manshtshowandautobodystuf891]

He choses NOT to be as noticed anymore.

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!

[@swizlstik]

Kevin is an OG car guy. He was doing this when Derek was Little Grip Garage

[@Bdogg12784]

This is the second og Derek has helped get a channels numbers up. Tony Angelo said his channel stay tuned might not of happend if he didn't talk to Derek and get encouragement and advise.

[@brucelee6815]

Kevin I love how much detail you get into with these videos for those of us wanting to learn looking forward to watching more especially that 280 you recently acquired.

[@wtaylorg]

Kevin is a legend in fabrication. He’s the greatest auto painter I’ve ever seen. We are lucky that he is creating this channel and we can watch him work.

[@paintucation]

I'm humbled!! Thanks so much! I'll try to earn that compliment

[@mariocooldude9092]

Hahaha he taught me its ok to use regular polyester body filler on plastic bumper covers 😂 no need to pay big $$ for special bumper only stuff

[@user-ss5gs2jt8u]

Really is he better than the legend the little squingeali SHORTY😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅👺👹👺👹😎💤💤💯💯💯💯😊

[@kender1412]

He's good. I think Robbie has an edge on him in the painting realm, but still...

[@noampitlik2332]

Way before there were youtube overnight classic car personality cults, there were guys like you. Much aporeciated.

[@paintucation]

Man, you have no idea how humbled I am by this comment. Thanks for your acknowledgement... I've been working hard for a long time to make a difference.

[@28704joe]

Agree

[@Twominutedevotions]

Makes me happy that Derek has been with both Stacey and Kevin this week. This is awesome that my whole motor vehicle media consumption is coming together.

[@javybeaz3236]

Kevin Tits is a Chip Foose on welfare. Junk yard cars

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

This is going to be a perfect series for those who can only afford completely trashed beaters to fix up. Thank you Kevin.

[@paintucation]

Trashed beaters need love too!!😁

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

@@paintucation I met you one time at a Southern Middle Tennessee Home Depot. Even though I followed around like a stalker, you were cordial and kind after I finally got the nerve to speak. You're a good dude 👍🏼.

[@javybeaz3236]

Cant believe Kevin Tits is Back

[@geraldscott4302]

Dan at DD Speed Shop replaced about 90% of the sheet metal on a '67 Camaro. He really fought with it to get things to line up. Aftermarket repair panels apparently don't fit very well.

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Missed you for a while glad I found this channel. That is awesome you are making that a split bumper camero. 74 is a ugly year looking forward to your next video. I always learn a lot from you.

[@marktaylor6837]

The 1970-1/2 split bumper Camaro is my favorite of all time. I was reliving the struggle and pain as I watched you push that car into the garage. Been there, done that! Feel the muscles burn! If your cardio is like mine, I bet those lungs hurt too! I absolutely love your floor jack. Super low profile and a real retro look. So cool! You have a very relatable personality Kevin. Good sense of timing when to be funny. I did notice the "Here's looking at you Derek" grille damage humor! I discovered you through Derek's channel, but now I'm here for the long haul. Your videos are entertaining, but more important to me, educational. I appreciate that. You keep making them Kevin, and I'll keep watching them !! All the best from Massachusetts! ☮️ on 🌎

[@paintucation]

Thank you sir!!! I really appreciate your kind words. Welcome aboard!

[@drewk448]

I’m right there with you. The split bumper is one of my favorites.

[@normp3273]

This episode took me right back to those Saturday mornings or Sunday mornings when you were on Network TV!! Love it!

[@Brokeandtwistedgarage]

Man, watching this after vice grip, low buck garage, and zip ties and bias plies… it just like watching TNN back in the day on a Saturday morning! Love the content Kevin! Cheers from Alberta Canada

[@paintucation]

Thanks Eh!!!

[@HairlipButcher]

Ol peggin leggin zip ties is a freakin riot! U really wanna see his unedited stuff on pareon i highly recommend it. He needs to do a collaboration with vice grip!

[@Brokeandtwistedgarage]

@@HairlipButcher agreed! Pegs the man!

[@nulltugboat]

hey man! from Okotoks! Love this guy and VGG, just started watching LBG and his $1 wagon

[@ivycycles]

Have to admit when you started cutting that roof skin off, I expected the worst. So happy this car will be living a new life now restyled in your competent hands, Kevin 🙂Will be looking forward to future episodes.

[@paintucation]

That might have been the end of the project..... I'm glad it was so clean underneath. Not what I expected.

[@keithfilkins2043]

Glad to hear you are going the 70 RS route,very cool !!! Look forward to your videos on this project and others! Thanks for what you do Kevin! Love the Vise Grip Garage connection.

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!!! I've always wanted a Split Bumper car. Derek's been a good friend!

[@keithfilkins2043]

@paintucation I've always wanted one myself, I think they are one of the best looking cars ever built! Good luck with it Kevin!

[@joshuadavis6094]

It actually brings me a bit of peace knowing that the 74 is gonna live on! Keep it up Kevin... Got a subscriber for sure!

[@michaelmyers3892]

Good to see Kevin doing What he's good at, been watching him forever and a day probably 20 plus years love is work and explanations

[@MikeEngine-yl4cv]

Yeah Kevin knows a lot not afraid to work I’ve always been a fan good to see him doing stuff for sure

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

Hey Kevin.. just like your way of doing things, and your up right honesty ,and the the teaching knowledge! Thank you for that, and all of the years watching you grow .

[@RadRodsandDadBods]

Man this was by far my favorite episode. It was funny, it showed educational information for people that may be thinking of buying a project or wondering how deep a project may go, it showed how to disassemble a 2nd gen Camaro, and most importantly it's another Old Car Saved. Great Job!

[@josephsfields]

After watching your very relatable struggle to move the Camaro into the shop I was hooked for the rest of the video. I think I remember Derik opened that car on a warm sunny TN day and spent several minutes trying to relate the odiferous qualities to us who were not there to partake.

[@kenweiss7913]

Thank you for the next level of saving these rides! Derek finds them, and now you can take them to the next level! I hope you do that and build your channel. No drama, just good clean processing of valuable cars being saved.

[@mikesoja6485]

Great job Kevin . You captured the essence of many a guy working on his non running projects without help to push it uphill. Been there done that . Between You and Vicegrip garage as well as a few others I can still live out my dreams

[@JPVolvo]

Kevin I’ve seen you for the first time teaching your tricks to Derek, I’m very happy to have found your channel on your channel

[@craighansen7594]

Kevin is a real pro! Ive done the rusty restoration thing for a long time and i always learn something valuable from his videos !

[@kmart7855]

Looking forward to this build! I met you at SEMA several years ago and you couldn’t have been nicer, and it was cool to see ZedSled in person. I’ve always been impressed with your work and your willingness to help us regular folks.

[@paintucation]

Thanks man... I'm no different than anyone else... I just talk to a camera instead of a therapist! LOL! Kidding, I appreciate you watching.

[@christopherc4814]

I love that you’re changing it to a 70 RS! Can’t wait to see more!

[@craigouwens6931]

You, are a machine man quite impressed that you pushed that in

[@BillAumack]

LOVE those Camaros. Had a 1976 back in the day. Would love to have another one. Will be watching. Thanks Kevin.

[@enricopolazzo33]

This is such a cool project. I had a 76 back in high school. Put way too much money and time into it. Love the idea of converting this to a 70-73 style. Will be watching for sure. Kevin is a top notch educator

[@bryanttaylor4300]

I'm so happy this car is getting saved. Build it the way you want it and it will be awesome

[@user-tv4iv1cw7d]

Awesome love the Camaros to can't wait to see the rest of this car come together.

[@jimallison4350]

Been there and done that on my 77 z28. i will be following along because it brings back memories, I did mine before the reproduction parts were so prevalent and right after GM discontinued the originals. I still enjoy mine and it's held up well.

[@GlenHunnGPCustomFabricationLLC]

Its so cool seeing you work in a more natural way and not formatted for TV. Always been a big fan!

[@paintucation]

I like it too! No time restrictions, no network rules. thanks man!

[@65oldguy]

I’m gonna love this build, that’s exactly what that car needs! A new set of front teeth!!!!! The Split bumper 70 Camaro is a way more attractive car.

[@rolandledesma-de7qd]

Everybody agrees the split bumper is is the best looking. Stop beating a dead horse.

[@Majestic167]

Dam, you read my mind about creating a split bumper car!!! I would paint it like the Baldwin Motion cars were, but that’s just me. I always loved that paint scheme with the L88 hood.

[@ricksavage582]

I picked up a 74 Camaro that I will be tearing into this summer. Perfect timing for me to follow your progress on this build. Thank you for sharing your knowlege, a true master!!

[@WhiskeyDents]

I’m so glad you’re gonna put a different front clip on there

[@brianpreslik9894]

I was really, really hoping you go the split bumper direction with this. Love love love it...

[@risinbison1106]

The best chop shop in LA couldn’t tear a car down that fast…lol. Love the idea of turning this into a 70 RS clone, my favorite Camero style.

[@paintucation]

I'm speedy! Lol!

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Camaro

[@earthlydescent]

Honestly Kevin, I've always loved your work on the various shows you worked on professionally, but I prefer this more raw, down to earth content. Thanks for your efforts, this was a great show!

[@paintucation]

Thanks man! I'm enjoying this format very much. I can relax a little more and not pay attention to the clock. Thanks for watching!

[@scottsullivan1464]

I really like seeing how you assess the vehicle as you remove the parts. That is helpful to the home hobbyist vs typical KZbin will it run vids.

[@joshuahansen5679]

I love watching him yrs ago thought me a lot as I was growing to who I am now hope he keeps on this platform and teaching plus keep Derek around to help you push next time lol

[@jimmymiller7568]

Me too

[@Obizzil.]

I would love to see this entire project

[@Gettinbentfishing]

I grew up around a 73 z28. Love those cars. My dad bought it new in 73 and still has it to this day. It's mint. I'm 40 and still can't wait to drive it lol.

[@Orcinus1967]

Graveyard Cars has demonstrated that any car can be restored. Its just a matter of cost. Glad you said "worth saving".

[@kenjackson5938]

That’s obvious….. but if it was to cost 75,000 to restore this…. Yeah,,, no! Hey how bout $50,000 to restore a Vega…

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

I'm glad Kevin is trying to save this one👍💯

[@fanpe68]

Really looking forward to this conversion build! I’ve owned 7 2nd gen’s including a 72 RS and 73 LT. glad you can save this one.

[@hornesbee]

I love it! That's the beauty of being a fabricator and painter. You build it just the way YOU want it. Kudos !! Your video's are good for the enthusiast and the guys learning how to do this kind of stuff the right way !!

[@marvincarter870]

Good job Derek at VGG selling this to Kevin. It's going to be a good project!

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

I have to wonder how Kevin doubted for a second that it had brakes. Everyone knows brakes are the first thing Derek always fixes...

[@Thomas63r2]

Totally the right move to transform this '74 donor into a '70 RS!

[@_Dave_S]

I feel the same way about 2nd gen Firebirds that you do about 2nd gen Camaros, so I can relate to a lot of this. I can almost smell the mouse pee as you cleaned those nests out lol. There were a ton of nests in the last Firebird I owned. I miss those cars! I'm glad to see you saving this one.

[@carl5536]

You took the thought right out of my mind. I'd make a 70 split bumper Camero as well cause it's a good idea and a good start for building the car that you would rather have...

[@ronsherfy6291]

70 rs is cool but the 74 Z/28 was an amazing car with the bold Z/28 graphics!

[@ThePenn7]

Loved the split bumper Camaros when they came out and I still do 50+ years later. Great plan!

[@davidjohn5852]

I love those cars. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

[@ryanclaymore1057]

watching Trucks as a teenager was one of the huge contributors of me wanting to be a mechanic as an adult. crazy going back to watch some of those episodes now, the nostalgia is real.

[@paintucation]

It's cool that they're all in KZbin now!

[@kmo9219]

"Shut up!" I was feeling for you, man. I was always the guy called on to push around someone else's vehicle...Ha!

[@ernestthomas3965]

That's one hell of a cameraman to watch you struggle to push that car into the shop. I thought you were going to blow a gasket.🤯 Also, I know of a 1972 camaro RS that is for sale. Needs restored, but is in good condition. It was a 4 speed car originally.

[@paintucation]

Well heck! If I'd known where your 72 was maybe I wouldnt have stroked out pushing mine into the garage! LOL!

[@ernestthomas3965]

@@paintucation it's a couple of houses down from me. I'm in Huron ohio. The car belonged to me about 20 yrs ago. It's been sitting untouched for 15-18 yrs. It has motor and transmission, but not original.

[@d-train8033]

What really love about watching this channel is that he does work like the average guy with the tools most of us have in our garages

[@YeOleBorther]

Oh man I really want to see a full series rebuild of this, nice work got my hands itching!! 💪

[@allenhorne7032]

Are you sure Derek wasn't at the front the car, preventing you from pushing the car in the shop? 🤣🤣🤣 Hey, at least you got it in there!

[@dtw322]

BAM, There we have it!

[@patrickrooney5130]

I like what this guy is doing. and I will keep watching this channel. that's 2 channels I'll be watching out for. Your freand and mine. Vice grip garage.

[@charlieseidelmann6702]

Nice collaboration with VGG. And I am looking forward to this series. Kevin, you do a great job of explaining the do’s and don’t’s , pros and cons. Thanks for helping the car community.

[@blacksupersport8311]

Love this project and the conversion from 74 to 70 is awesome. The 74 isn't a Z/28 so you're not ruining a classic Z 👍🏻 saw Stacy David doing a similar project but his Camaro didn't have the correct rear glass like yours so I'm looking forward following this project. Side note I really missed watching all the power block stuff and I was really excited when I found your channel 👍🏻

[@TwoHeadedBaby1]

My first car was a 74 Type LT painted flat black. Loved that thing. It too had a vinyl top that had been removed. Roof was good trunk pan/quarter panels/rear frame rails were not.

[@ryanbean3548]

That’s awesome to see it saved,I have my late fathers 72. When Derek moved close to me I begged him to help just get it going, use it for a video, but no luck yet

[@NotAGarage]

I always wondered what happen to this Camaro. I've been a huge F-Body guy my whole life. I'm happy to see someone gave the Camaro love and attention. Especially the roof lol

[@autometaldirect]

Definitely going to be a killer project! The 2nd gen #Camaro is a staple now in the restoration world and for great reason. They absolutely are a perfect platform for either restoration or modifications. Cant wait to see this one unfold.

[@paintucation]

Thank you!!! Im really exited about this one!!

[@TheOldMachines]

Proper car guy! “We need literally every single piece…. Ok!” Good stuff

[@dougdigiacomo3613]

Glad to hear you’re doing a 70’ front end and taillights that’s the best Camaro ever in my opinion

[@chargingsumoproductions9526]

Pretty awesome to see someone take one of Derek's rescues and make something of it.

[@paintucation]

Sometimes the planets align!! :)

[@Mr6384]

I did learn something… I never knew that about unibody cars and rust. I had, for a minute, a 65 Thunderbird. The floors were gone so my dad, being helpful, put two Do Not Enter signs in place! Great video

[@hetzlerracing5490]

When you looked at the camera after struggling to push the car and said "shut up", I laughed out loud and had to hit the subscribe button. I've been there myself many times. I usually end up having to use either my lawn mower or my pick up to help move something around the yard.

[@hoots02]

One thing is for sure, Kevin does not get the credit that He deserves. I've been watching him since Power block TV days as a young teen. I learned how to rebuild motors do body work and " everything" else !!!! Super stoked about this build, looking forward for the next videos on this build. HOOTS

[@jeyweb4236]

When you pulled that front bumper, my first thought was to replace it with a split! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

I am stoked to watch this series.glad to see those bumpers go.

[@jackjumper4231]

6:29 I love that the cameraman never even attempt to help push the car

[@FishNFoolLures]

I really like how the headlight panel kept reinstalling it's self and he removed it 3 times LOLOL

[@geraldscott4302]

I remember when that car was new. I was 14 at the time. A neighbor bought a new gold color Type LT. I've had two second gen Camaros. a '79 Berlinetta and an '80 Z28. That was back in the mid-late '80s. They were in near new condition. AZ cars, zero rust. I remember being upset over a few scratches in the paint. I can only imagine what those cars would be worth today in that condition.

[@kixtonjordan9521]

Grew up watching you on trucks and can’t wait to follow this Camaro build 🤙

[@572camaroguy]

The split bumper RS front end is the Sexiest front end ever. Fantastic choice.

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

No matter what it's being saved is how I look at it. In the future if someone wants to take it back to stock they can. But this will keep it living for many more years to come. Better than letting it continue to rust away or go into a crusher.

[@daledassel5658]

Very cool project Kevin! Make it exactly like you want it! Looking forward to following this build😎👍

[@justinwise6950]

I found your channel after seeing you on Between the Aisles! It was awesome to see you again after watching you for years on TV. I really look forward to this project!

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!

[@youtuber5709]

I'm excited to see this build i love second gen Camaros , my first car was a red 1971 SS 350 Camaro that i bought in 1976 .

[@timothymassina6138]

Glad I stumbled upon your channel. I have all your videos even back into your long hair days lol. I use to watch them when I was in Iraq and Korea back when I was still military. Thanks for all the info and tech through the years!

[@scottjordan6569]

It was great seeing Kevin and Derrick working on that old Ford truck together!

[@051biohaz]

Looking forward to following the progress on this one. Thanks for the upload

[@charlesdalton985]

I greatly appreciate getting to follow along with you analyzing cars like this. I've been playing with cars for almost 45 years and your lessons are valuable. As an aside - nothing makes me feel older than pushing a car, I felt your pain (I swear I stop half the time to see if a brake has seized). Hoping this is the beginning of a series on this car. Thank you as always ~ Chuck

[@kirkprell4493]

I had a 74 as a teen, never got to drive it on the road because of my own poor decisions, one of my favorite cars.

[@chrisdeering8524]

Glad that VGG showed your work on the give away truck! This is a project to follow I like your style I am subbed looking forward to more Hi from Australia 😊

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

LOVE Camaros!! Second gen my favorite. My only Camaro, '76 base model with a 305/auto upgrade and nothing else. Radio delete, the engine was the only music I needed! Lol. Oh yeah, orange with black interior made it look sportier than it actually was. All for $1,700 Canadian in the early '90s. Really enjoyed driving the car for almost 6 years as is(was)! ✌🇨🇦

[@SwanseaTitanFan]

I’m so glad to have found this channel. I can’t wait to see this project grow

[@stephenc8956]

Nice. Look forward to seeing your vision come to fruition. Cheers from NZ

[@dougaranda6187]

If you can make something cool out of that, you are a master restorer.

[@mikkelwynkoop1014]

I'm definitely looking forward to this build !

[@adams9848]

Pulled me in with the title. Kept me here with the content. Great work, brother. Subscribed.

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!!! Glad you're here!

[@kjtilka]

You got me, I am adding you to my subscription list, looking forward to seeing this car project journey.

[@papatomsthoughts]

Kevin, I remember when you were first on TV, your way to explain things is great. I love how people like you and Derick bring some of these old classics back to life, thank you. 😊😊😊😊

[@dcspooky6903]

This going to be amazing when you are through with the restoration. Look forward to seeing the next installment👍👍