Went Down The Rabbit Hole.. // 1974 Toyota Celica Resto-mod

[@solid303]

”Regulatoooors.. You gotta keep em separated” is my new motto. 🤣

[@ChicagoRob2]

Sarah-n-Tuned is the Gold Standard for KZbin auto channels.

[@dillyd3488]

"Robot Bukake" is definitely the name of my next garage band....And possibly the title of the first chapter in my autobiography 🤔

[@jesseroberts9607]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while and I’ve never seen anybody tedious as you when it comes prepping for paint or undercoating. I commend you for patience and patience as you jump into a dirty job.

[@garrisoncummins7812]

Looks like that Ziebart undercoating they used to give you when you bought a new car in the '70's supposedly to prevent rust. It didn't. 😁

[@iainmcglynn833]

If you are a long term watcher like me NOTHING ever surprises you about ocd cleaning by Sarah The standard Is perfection or as close as possible and nothing less Later much later the standards attained early on will all become clear as this build will belie its age and overspray will be a distant memory Well done , proud of this work so far

[@richardlapoint1845]

You're exactly right. Her projects always look great

[@mothmagic1]

Actually I think Sarah's attitude is that perfection is a barely acceptable minimum.

[@richardlapoint1845]

@@themuckler8176 my bad

[@Grunt49]

Wash the parking lot.

[@brihtl]

5:43 It is not pointless. That's why I appreciate you, and that's what separates you from the average car enthusiast. I wish you would be my car mechanic.

[@MontytheHorse]

Have recently discovered your channel and am loving watching this project. I’m also amazed that the undercoat has lasted so long. With some British car of that era I doubt the undercoat survived long enough for it to still be there when the car left the factory!

[@StumpyVanLife]

And the winner for best phrase by Sarah in this video is "robot bukkake"!!

[@StumpyVanLife]

Honorable mentions goes to "I can't believe how hard it is already"

[@rubenfranco9046]

Your attention to detail, and dedication to doing it right is awesome. Don't ever change.

[@fishflash1]

Fart blaming, LOL. The epoxy coat was brilliant. You still have the sound deadening feature from the factory coat. Both bumpers look so much nicer without the bumperettes. Another great video.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Sarah: "This might be too much,.." Everyone watching: "I know how to clean and protect the underside of my classic car now".

[@torkildranzau9071]

Tak!

[@johnnydoe66]

"It makes no sense to do this now", sure it does, you're Sarah and we would expect nothing less.

[@mussels64]

One of the absolute best channels on youtube.

[@IKnewMickey]

Sarah-N-Rabbit hole.......it's what makes you you...... we all saw this coming from 100 miles away

[@Gene1969]

In this episode, Angel Foodcake decides that Sarah might make a questionable babysitter.

[@Wooley689]

lol

[@gwynnromano5881]

😂😂😂

[@richardlapoint1845]

🤣🤣

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

And as a bonus element: ' What chemicals will dissolve an infant.'

[@UglyGenius]

Roll out. That's what Angel was supposed to say. "Regulators, roll out."

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it. I love how the ants have become regular characters.

[@SarahnTuned]

Antimals are always interesting

[@paulschmolke188]

The undercoating will help with sound levels inside the car. Sound deadening, I think is worthwhile. Looks like many things held up well; lights, etc. it’ll be wonderful when you’re done.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@harleyshihtzu5558]

Next time you want to clean fender wells, buy Meguiar’s hot rim chrome wheel cleaner G19124. They make one for aluminum wheels to so make sure it’s says chrome wheel cleaner. I think u will be surprised. Plus I’ve used it to clean a lot of stuff that are hard to get clean. Keep videos coming. We luv them.

[@jimrundlett-doom9339]

Love your dedication in doing things right. Time consuming but, the results are stellar!

[@geoffskelton2772]

Rather than watch the Superbowl....I am here watching Sarah!!🙂

[@Anne6621]

Sarah is a prime example of a job worth doing is worth doing right

[@charlemondcharles2622]

Part of a restoration is making the vehicle look like it when it was first presented. Love you attention to detail on each project you do.

[@CHenry1951]

Sarah and her " OCD " ................ Outstanding !!

[@Primus54]

It always amazes me how quickly Sarah’s videos start racking up the views and comments within minutes of the upload. I’m finding this project to be as interesting and entertaining as my favorites from the Mr. Dos catalog. I’m guessing Angel might be starting to pick some of the music selections? Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@gertraba9806]

Spray the wheel wells with a satin black paint.

[@deltavee2]

34,286 views in 6 hours. Yow. Our Girl is doing deservedly well. I'm glued to this build. I can't wait to see that machine lay rubber in all four gears!!!

[@jeffpalmeri9102]

Back around 1980 I worked at a dealership as a lot boy, etc. I wound up taking on the responsibility of rustproofing the new cars that came in. The joke was all the cars were already rustproofed at the factory. When I asked why I was doing it again, I was told because it only cost $30 to apply but the dealer charged $300 as an option. What was really bad about it was I had to drill holes in the doors and fenders to apply the rustproofing. This created metal shavings which only made the vehicle rust faster. There was no way to prevent because the metal shavings would fall inside the doors and body panels. I didn't work at the dealership for very long. I couldn't handle the dishonesty.

[@shr00m7]

The Music and Editing in this video were great, it really captured a vibe.

[@joshuawilliams1055]

Safety starts with you!

[@thedarkknight1971]

Sarah - 01:49 - I have in the past for cleaning wheels and wheel wells and such, attached firm plastic brush heads (once used a toilet brush with a solid handle for my aging alloy wheels) adapted to fit a battery drill. It WORKS WONDERS, and different sized heads get into all sorts of different sized areas and angles! 👍😏 😎🇬🇧

[@Goldpony95]

Sarah you are wildly entertaining and I love the progress on the Celica. I can't wait to see the next update video on the progress.

[@theaffliction21]

Love this car, live this project. You are beautiful inside and out and a wonderful human being

[@mph20000]

I love how you say "Aluminium" the correct way !

[@jamiegroves1761]

Thanks Sarah 80s flash back,permed mullet.when I had hair 😎🍺👍🇦🇺

[@neoanderson7]

The attention to detail. 👏🏻😉 It’s great to see Angel providing support. You guys play off each other great! 👍🏻

[@SeanLynchXY]

Yay! That was funnest!

[@michaelklein807]

The definition of fun - getting way more time on the midway than your ticket price would let you think there would be.

[@j2kinflarc768]

This is a great build. I’m enjoying how much work your putting in. I definitely get it when you say you just can’t leave it. I’ve gone down that rabbit hole quite a few times.

[@blackstorm86]

My guess is the undercoat is actually factory applied PVC and was baked on. I worked on the production line of an auto manufacturer in the 80's and that's how it was done. Your decision to freshen it up with bed liner is probably the best way to go.

[@mikefrench3800]

That under coating looks amazing!

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, turned out ok 👌🏻

[@paulrapp6]

@Sarah-n-Tuned Sarah dear, your understatement is as endearing as your OCD 🐧🤪🐧.

[@andrewward4246]

you should use Chip Foose's method on the rear bumper and delete the bolt heads, and fill in the bumperette holes, so its just all chrome. Have the bolt hidden on the back side. It's a classic move that Chip always does on his builds and I've always loved it because its so clean.

[@ramblerdave1339]

Chip's method is an old school method, probably taught to him by his dad Sam, a legendary Hot Rod and Custom builder himself.

[@gt40f]

If you want to go all out you strip the chassis completely, put it on a rotisserie, sandblast it or dry ice, and then paint it with catalyst urethane

[@rixkafer56]

Great job cup cake you and fruit cake make a great team..

[@LoBelly]

So glad you got rid of the bumperettes - have been willing them away every episode 👍

[@SmashedGlass]

It's so satisfying seeing how far down the rabbit hole you get on these resto-mods.

[@ryanwilliams1651]

Can anyone imagine if Sarah has a Daughter.... That child will be Dolled up wearing combat boots. Also the cleanest diaber change ever!

[@miguelgomez9078]

Love the channel! Just keep on keeping on. Since you’re into detailing, I think you may enjoy the Detail Geek channel. Y’all both do great work.

[@samuelstewart2762]

You are a unique person i watch a lot of guys repair cars and none take the time like you to start with a clean surface much less a clean underside to start with love the work you put in and the jokes you crack are well worth it one in a million 🤠

[@martyburgess341]

The Celica was a popular car in Australia. I've driven this model and it was a whole lot of fun. Many of my friends had them too. They didn't come with those Bumperettes though. I am so enjoying this build! ❤❤

[@DK-vx5co]

When we clean inside the wheel wells, we use a concrete mixing tub, a garden pump sprayer bottle, warm-to-hot water, soap (simple green) mix in spray bottle with warm water, one of those detail brushes you used on the inside and towels. Don't need gallons & gallons of water and everything just drips into the tub and makes for easy clean. 👍

[@davidmajersky1969]

Don't forget to put the blinker fluid in them blinkers works wonders.

[@SarahnTuned]

Lol

[@Harry-Cardboard]

I'm glad to see you adhering to your policy of using Sarahisms: "Adhese" Love it.

[@jesse3321321]

And these are the videos I love from your channel.

[@flamingmoe1805]

I used that liner on my entire work truck. Cheap paintjob!!. Would say it chips slightly easier that regular paint tho

[@leftcoaster67]

Angel don't ask questions, just let her continue with her Sarah-ism's.

[@DavidGarcia-lf7bd]

Thanks!

[@steveske8575]

Just Sarah doing Sarah things. Sarahing.

[@bostedtap8399]

Truck bed liner looks great, much kudos on the diligent preparation 👏. Thanks for sharing

[@Laguy211]

Wow that celica looks completely brand new. It looks like it came straight from the show room. See you mañana ❤😊🙋🏻

[@firebald2915]

I'm starting to believe Sarah is gonna need a large pole barn to store all of her automotive collection in. Outside in Arizona sunshine.... The UV rays is equal to road salt where I come from.

[@Bryan-fn3yq]

If you have to re-chrome the bumper, I would definitely fill in the holes. I think it will look a lot cleaner. Of course, it is easier to say when it isn’t my car or me doing the work.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah.. I just don’t necessarily trust chrome shops to not warp or ruin an unobtainable bumper

[@mikaelnordstrom8321]

I agree, Foosify it and rechrome or paint it (depending on the desired feel).

[@DoctorHayduke]

@@SarahnTuned Trust no one.

[@TimmyJoePCTech]

I want that car so fkn bad. I had an 83 corolla coupe RWD 5speed when I was young and I've looked for anything Toyota 83 and Older and there's NOTHING left out there. I'm sad about it.

[@petermoller8337]

Morning Sarah I’m on my second cup👍🤗😜

[@DannybFlat01]

Much Better than the Super Bowl! Thanks Sarah

[@timothyspangenberg358]

My 1985 Celica GTS that I'm restoring also has the same black coating. I just left it alone and counted it as original patina.

[@SarahnTuned]

I think it’s Zeibart, my 2011 Tacoma had it too

[@jackanderson1418]

I love this celica project can't wait to see that V8 installed tha KS for the great vidio.

[@mas13ish1]

I could tell how deep the rabbit hole was when I saw you start this project. LOL You are such a perfectionist, but your results are exceptional.

[@007NunyaBizNess]

I really like these old Celicas. I wish this was mine...after your done.

[@SarahnTuned]

This isn’t a giveaway car

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Sunday Sarah!!! You keep slaying us with your jokes! Never change! The bumperette delete is akin to swapping Euro Spec bumpers onto old Mercedes SELs, night and day difference. High5 to Angel!! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@peterterpstra4038]

I'm so glad with Angel Fruitcake, you react well on each other, makes it interesting.

[@bryandickerson5365]

Keep the stainless rocker trim - DEFINITELY! It’s those little details that make early Japanese cars so cool looking. It would be like spray painting a classic silver-faced ‘70s Marantz stereo receiver black - ugh!

[@SarahnTuned]

It’s a source for corrosion and looks tacky.

[@bryandickerson5365]

@@SarahnTuned Yes, it is a corrosion vector, but you have ways to alleviate that issue, but I respectfully disagree about “tacky”. You’ve got a vision and should follow it, but I truly believe that you may eventually come around to see the beauty of vintage Japanese bling. I removed the stainless from my Datsun 510’s rockers decades ago and now realize that the original designers knew proportion and detail way better than I did. Wax on, wax off….

[@vlamnire]

Your cleaning for sure is more than I've seen on other car build channels. I think it seems like something that you don't HAVE to do and it's kinda glossed over. But I think of it as you are removing any potential for further corrosion on the already old metal/other parts. You could find something that's hiding maybe? There literally is no cons to doing it so it makes sense just to clean it like it was just assembled.

[@KD-ql9us]

You have finally found your perfect project companion

[@mostcom]

Really like Sunday Sarah's project car mania channel.

[@andrewwasson6153]

Nice! Nothing wrong with nerding out over attention to detail. Also, nice to see the safety equipment (gloves, googles, respirators) when you’re around nasty chemicals.

[@TheRealFLX81]

You probably wont ever read this but I am absolutely voting for black bumpers on this beast.

[@matiasalmeida4112]

I'm in love with those shelby wheels, they're too beautiful.

[@waynegouin939]

She brings OCD to a whole new level. And I like it!

[@jimfinlaw4537]

The Celica is looking really great. The new undercoating looks so much better without all that gold overspray. Pain in the butt to clean up with lots of elbow grease, but it looks so much better.

[@MrLargePig]

I usually don't howl with laughter and fall out of my chair laughing, but "robot bukkake"...

[@tjb968]

So beautiful, industrious , practical and funny. We love you, and your videos don't stop

[@gt40f]

The swap is nice to see, a step up from a basic restoration. The progression of a builder is, basic restorations, engine swaps, body modifications, suspension fabrication, then a kit car. And then the pinnacle which is a scratch build.

[@bobpatterson5402]

Great video! I scraped alll of the under coating from under my 65 Plymouth Valiant and 67 Barraciuda. I did this because I did not the first time I “restored “ the 67 Barracuda and the front fenders eventually rusted out from th e underside because water had gotten iunder the undercoating. Your 49 year old Toyota looks a lot cleaner with no rust so you probably don’t have to worry about such things. I used a gasket scraper , a wire brush and a propane torch, it was hard work and i looked like coal miner afterwards!

[@stevenjames1138]

I love watching the way you restore and renew old cars! The amount of detail and care you put into each vehicle is truly impressive!

[@ColeDowden]

Is it weird to admit that I'd watch Sarah obsessively clean ANYTHING? And THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ANGELFOODCAKE!!!

[@timbrown9731]

P&S Brake buster FTW… my pops worked down the street from P&S in the 90s he would come home with awesome P&S products, their multi-dressing was the boom back then..

[@bentandre5524]

wow, this project grows on me....

[@pmscalisi]

Going down the rabbit hole is the only way to do a project!!

[@quevicular]

Hey Sarah, you might find it very beneficial if you somehow were able to purchase a hot water pressure washer. I make up my own spray with pine sol and sodium hydroxide. It completely erradicates the grease and dirt. Leaves it spotless and ready for paint and smells great after. Make sure you wear the appropriate gear cause this shyt burns when it hits the skin. It cleans the area you are working in as well

[@SarahnTuned]

My shop is too small to keep nuking it with big messes like I do.

[@raullasvegas]

The wheel wells, and undercarriage look amazing!

[@jonathaniler]

This is my favorite project so far.

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

LOVE those pants!!....3 words, Castrol Super Clean

[@kuujo50]

for future reference , make up a wet sand blaster , super efficient , lots of diy utube vids on them , ive done nearly my entire hilux , chassis and body with my home made wet blaster.

[@Rjhs001]

I get it Sarah but I know I wouldn't have the patience. Really well done, to both of you.

[@clintonpearson2101]

Pro tip- Add additional reducer to the Raptor Liner to create a smoother texture.

[@charlescaprez9203]

Don’t get stuck. Let me know if I need to help dig you out. Colonel Chip

[@mdrc3288]

At one point i thought you would ruin this beautiful survivor!💔😱 The recoating brought my heart back in place!❤‍🔥😎This car deserves to continue on and on and on...

[@corneneethling2277]

New watcher to the channel. Working as the Procurement officer at our pick up building factory, I was wondering what type of liner you were going to use. Then I saw the mixing cup, and realised, nothing is better than Raptor

[@davejolic]

be careful in the rabbit hole, it can go deeper than you think!

[@stucook8622]

Thanks Sarah and Angel for the video 🐧

[@808v1]

the innuendo in your videos is hilarious.