Will a CLAPPED OUT El Camino Survive a 700 MILE Road Trip??

Today Angus acquires a 1982 El Camino and drives it 700 miles home and back!
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[@JunkyardDigs]

Worry not guys, Kevin and Mook will return! We are gearing up for a very big series this spring that I think you guys will absolutely love! Besides, I didn't want to skip two weeks in a row.

[@laurafoisey4121]

Can't wait to see this series on the sring is Dylan mccool and Luke going to re revive the black satlight

[@justbuggin67]

You are both people. Everyone needs time off.

[@Gadgetman1989]

With current weather problems take care of yourselves, I enjoy your regardless of who's the host, and catch every episode I can

[@BariLopesh]

Ahhh you must be doing that twin turbo limousine build you promised you'd do if we got you to a million likes on the video...

[@michaeldickens7493]

I hope so I've miyou both

[@snackpak888]

I started watching this channel a few years back because Kevin reminds me of my older brother. My older brother passed away last week and I’ve been waiting for an upload to feel like I’m hanging out with him talking cars again. Thank you for what you all do!

[@ayitsyaboi]

Damn man, I'm really sorry for your loss. My little brother died last summer so I can feel your pain.

[@DScaglione.]

Condolences to you both!

[@TheMgcracka]

Sorry to hear about your losses. Going on 2 years last February my dad passed. Really miss him some days. He taught me how to wrench and diagnose on cars. Old chevys were his favorite. God Bless

[@MM_in_Havasu]

So sorry for the loss of your bro, man. God bless all of you.

[@Engineering_Improvisation]

Lost my older brother to cancer 3 years ago. Still miss him.

[@mikemando3238]

I'd like to apologize to Angus. When he came into the parts store I work at my coworkers and me included went nuts like a bunch of giddy school girls when we realized who he was. Sorry about that man. I hope if I ever meet you or any of the junkyard dig team in the future that I can better keep my composure. Keep up with the awesome content guys this channel rocks!

[@sweetkittiez]

Hey bro don't get to meet genuine guys everyday so you will be forgiven

[@ethan-py9he]

bro i promise it’s fine 😭😭, if anything it made them feel special.

[@jamesprice2163]

I'm sure your okay man I'm sure it made them feel like fuckin rockstars lol cause I know If I ever got to meet them or roadkill I'd react the same way

[@gabrielv.4358]

Nothing wrong with that. Just calm down, but its IMPOSSIBLE to do that, I know

[@bigbodyrydagarage5488]

Angus is definitely getting more comfortable in front of the camera. He's a lot more relaxed and at ease. Good content as always.

[@nicholascoressel682]

he is getting soo much more comfortable with the camera. really enjoyed the video!!!

[@vincentgotter4669]

I love me some Angus. LoL

[@harnettsgarage]

My buddy and I tore a rebuilt "350" out of an 86 Pontiac to put in his 65 Stude. Turned out it was an 86 305, we noticed this while it was half out if the Pontiac, took the heads off and it really was a fresh .040 rebuild with 0 miles on it. The car was rotten. We put a used .454/.454 crane cam in it, a vintage holley dual plane, and it's a fun street motor that puts a smile on anyone's face!

[@jonathanz4987]

I enjoy Angus' style and sense of humor. Please continue to have him on the channel.

[@nocomment2944]

I second this.

[@gabrielv.4358]

yes

[@SaucedTech]

I love watching Angus get more and more comfortable with the camera and more personality coming out. Absolutely a great addition to the videos.

[@Rileygee0224]

Kevin's beard get's more majestic with each video I swear.

[@nadeaugrj]

Been a fan for a couple years now, and also the owner of an 87' El Camino so this one's really hits home

[@martinholling9537]

The right mixture of calamity and technology! Angus and Kevin are a great and entertaining team!

[@nicholasroen2051]

I had a 74 El Camino, they are actually quite decent for hauling, im sure you checked but mine had an air shock for hauling heavy loads, one of the 4 rear license plate "bolts"was actually a Schrader valve and cap you could fill with air to raise the back up. I carried my Honda foreman 4 wheeler a few hundred miles no problem, plus with no weight in the back with the shock filled you could get the classic rake. Keep up the good work

[@schamblin45]

Angus does great work. El Caminos are getting harder to find. You should restore it, Angus! It does have the wrong front clip on it though. It came from, I believe, a 78-79. Great video, as always, guys!

[@markkeller1778]

LOVED IT! Angus is a natural born star! No joke, he had me chuckling from go. Can't wait for more.

[@garchompy_1561]

after that explination of intakes, I really just want to see you make a race car lmao. preferrably circuit, some high revving V8, and so on

[@JunkyardDigs]

Soon 😂

[@JasonDavey710]

Angus is a great host. Love the show

[@bradcarroll2040]

Kevin and Mook miss seeing you guys hope you come back soon y'all are one off my favorites to watch

[@Naybob71]

Angus is so good to watch. I’m glad he’s on this channel. Hope the El Camino stays here for a while... I love those cars

[@Firecul]

Something YT has taught me Angus, twist the rachet strap slightly. Doesn't compromise strength and means it sheds the air better and drastically reduces the flapping that annoys the hell out of you going down the highway.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

This

[@discodubber85]

As a former long haul flatbed trucker, I can confirm this. Twist the strap 180 degrees. Not a full twist; just a half twist. Should have a twist on both sides of the load. This will spoil the airflow over the strap that would cause vibration, and it does NOT compromise the integrity of the strap, nor is a half twist a violation of any DOT safety regulations.

[@zak-a-roo264]

Last drums I did, the guy before me used actual soft 16 penny nails for the hardened shoe pins. TOTALLY BENT , system fucked ,so glad I checked !

[@danielwebster8019]

I bought one that somebody had put all new hardware in but switched the adjusters, I had it apart three times before I figured that one out.

[@mr.zurich9157]

This feels so at home for me, I lived and seen lots of places like the ones you see as a kid in elementary school on a bus at around 6:00 AM, sometimes I unironically miss going to school, but I wish I could experience it as a kid again, not forever, just whenever i feel nostalgic

[@lewismocaby3646]

Sorry Angus but the floor pan is actually from a station wagon and the frame is as well. Before aftermarket quarter panels were being produced i used to go out west to Colorado and cut quarters off of station wagons for my 68-72 body style ElCaminos so that I could get rust free sheet metal.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Now we know!

[@quadruple_negative]

I think that it's a really cool feature. Storage space for tools and such that is hidden away from would-be thieves. Kinda like a space or extended cab as the Americans say but secret.

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@JunkyardDigs Whats the update on the farm? are the cars for sale

[@elcaminosunlimited]

The floor pan in these 78-88 El caminos are the same as all other g body cars, coupe, sedan, wagon. The frame is not the same as a wagon, its unique to the el camino.

[@lewismocaby3646]

@@elcaminosunlimited I didn’t realize that even after helping Dad narrow and tub his 81. I did learn from his that they are a real pain in the @$$ to fit a big block in. Not sure if that goes for all big block variations but with a blown engine using Hooker super comp headers with fabricated valve covers it was a nightmare to pull off without butchering the firewall,inner fenders and frame rails.

[@rogerstephens8019]

She's a take apart yet "Gem in the rough " in my eyes and has lines for a " female square-body" car/truck project ! 😊 I like it !!!!

[@michaelhighland6329]

I think we need a Junkyard Angus Channel in the future. He is always fun to watch!!

[@pminoregon9072]

I am kind of loving the "back to Kevin in the studio" vibe. Angus gets to work on vehicles under primitive conditions, and Kevin gets to Google stuff from the comfort of his office. 😊 That makes Angus the "Jim Fowler" to Kevin's "Marlin Perkins", and I am old enough to really appreciate that dynamic.

[@joeday4293]

A Jim Fowler/Marlon Perkins joke? You, sir, are welcome on my lawn anytime. 😆

[@lonniemuncy1005]

"While Jim wrestles the alligator,Marlin pets the baby kittens".Lol,I loved that show.

[@mybigfartsreallystin]

Goes like this: ... ... "While Jim's manually tranquilizing the elephant, I'll be monitoring his progress back at home base with the two-way radio... how's it going, Jim?" Jim: "ARRRRRRRRRGH!!!" Marlin: "Well, it seems Jim's having a slight issue... we'll check back later"...

[@richardthomas1743]

Put a couple of twist into tie down straps to keep them from making that noise.

[@william.s.goodwin]

Calamity will be a great name for when Angus starts a channel

[@vincentiocco2007]

Maybe it's just me but my biggest attraction to this channel is the character and dry humor of JD and then in second place is the content which is awesome. I've let a couple of videos slide but when I get excited about watching a new JD video and then it's not Kevin I get disappointed like Bait n Switch.. Now nothing against Angus he is a great sidekick but I expect to see Kevin hosting JD.. I guess I will have to wait for the next one and hope Kevin returns because I am not watching these.

[@jayibchuby7220]

This is always trying to say but I’m getting roasted for it. Lol

[@billsmith9649]

Same here man

[@deandwx]

Same here..

[@jdekk7733]

Same here, also the I need to make money on KZbin vibe is getting old. Mark my words the first standard youtuber lambo is less then 1year away

[@moconnell663]

4:36 meanwhile, Thunderhead289 put a lawnmower carb on his Maverick, proving that none of this matters :)

[@sureshkumarc.k6534]

*maverick

[@moconnell663]

@@sureshkumarc.k6534 Right! I'm not sure why I said Mustang, lol.

[@brandenpatterson2776]

Every time you see angus start a car in that garage I worry he’s going to die from carbon monoxide poisoning I’m sure he opens the door but it just gets me every time! Great video guys and gal!

[@caterpillarkiller1970]

Haha its a storage locker. Not even a garage. Makes me smile! You can tell from the reflection in the grille that there's outside light coming in.

[@GabePuhJ]

Angus did a pretty good job hosting the episode!

[@Trenton-om9qs]

I was waiting for a video on the El Camino😂. Chevy El Caminos and Ford Rancheros are so weird but so cool. Also nice to see Angus still has the F100

[@MrCuttingI]

I love it when Angus is in these videos he has such a great personality

[@jrodigan5]

I recently came across this channel and it's quickly becoming one of my favorites! If you guys ever find yourself in Indiana I have a 1966 Mustang that hasn't run in about 5 years sitting in my garage that I'd love some help reviving. haha

[@chairmanchairman7258]

I wud love to see that revival um in Africa hope they will respond

[@andrewh9629]

I like Angus and better a vid than none. Some people are such whingers for content they don't even pay you for directly.

[@christopheransell2179]

You traded DOWN for a rustbucket El Camino? To each their own, I guess. Love the vids, keep 'em coming!

[@Robrt32]

Yea I thought the same thing. What a pile a crap

[@jasonpetrich4141]

The elco has a semi built motor/ and a clean title easy fix. That makes it worth it, the truck had no title. And that's a nightmare depending on the state

[@frankrizzo5057]

Not access holes, it’s weight reduction. Makes it faster.

[@ViceGripGarage]

🤔

[@111000100101001]

Also helps break up the boundary layer air flow to lessen drag…

[@tarstakars]

Military gloves in the glove box no less....

[@tonyburlew7964]

I like Angus a lot. That dude is hilarious 😂

[@tkskagen]

YEA! More JYD and JDMook Content, or so I thought... Still great content.

[@zackaryjones7940]

Angus seemed so much more comfortable doing this video. He made some good jokes and was very entertaining. I cracked up when he was getting under the car and said now time to turn this into a shelf. As someone with to many projects to finish it really hit home.

[@phillanassa759]

Small block Chevrolet, I've always used either an RPM Air Gap or a Victor/Victor Jr on street cars. The Victor was actually better with midrange AND top end. If you have gears, a single plane will work, gears and a 4/5/6 speed manual or automatic. Single plane intakes can work in a street car , and you don't need an mega reving engine that lives over 6k RPM to get real world benefit from. It depends on a myriad of things, not just how tightly build the engine is.

[@haroldparker3487]

I'd like to compliment you on your explanations of some of the basics of engines. I worked as a mechanic in the navy and thought I new stuff, but your explanations of dual plane versus single plane was very enlightening, keep it up thanks.

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@richardthomas1743]

1:50 Ummm them headlights are not round! LMAO

[@ThaMythbuster]

It's not missing a ridge cap thing, it's just a quick release quarter panel! ;)

[@VintageCars999]

80s Chevys were notorious for bad fuel gauges. Ask me how I know 🤣. Angus with his philosophy lesson on time🤣🤣, another great episode 👍

[@davidsaunders4450]

Well done Angus, you're presenting is really good now

[@flipppy83]

2:35 the elco's had chrome trim on top of the bed, looks loke someone wanted to delete the trim and shaved the top of the bed side and never re-welded the metal. There should have been a metal peak like at the tailgate that was either pinch welded or folded over itself. I had a friend who found this out the hard way when he decided to shave the drip rails on his old car.

[@gertraba9806]

That's a conquista an upscale trim vlevel

[@davida.p.9911]

I think by 82 they had started using the egg crate grille with the 4 headlights. So I'm pretty sure this is a 78-80 front clip. Good to see you made it! 👍👍

[@MOONDOGGY-jz6bw]

Great Job Angus! You're a natural. Keep it up man. That was a great video. 👍😎👍

[@colebrown4398]

I absolutely love these videos, I have learned soooo much from you guys and many others in the "Junkyard Digs-iverse" all the way from basic level maintenance, to deep engine teardown and re-assembly and even body work! This stuff is awesome to watch and learn and now that I am finally getting somewhere on my own project, (1985 Dodge D-150), I can really put some of this knowledge into practice!

[@jessemurray1757]

since you're discussing intakes for a Camino that has a small block chevy, the performer RPM air gap is hands down the best dual plane intake, it's been proven time and time again.

[@lincolnderinger4746]

brought back a lot of memories. My dad and I both had el caminos at one time. My dads is an 81 and mine was a 83. We both drove pretty far to them and back home to get them. I don’t have mine anymore but we put a 5.3/ 4l80 in my dads. 🤟

[@jebediahgentry7029]

I have an 83. Has a mild build 350. Not having overdrive is killing me with gas, also that cheaper than dollar store toy plastic controls are slowly crumbling to pieces and that terrible GM G body wiring is infuriating sometimes but I LOVE that car.

[@theathjr]

Angus you are AWESOME. Well done sir.

[@charlesguess1276]

Good trip, enjoyed seeing Angus again. Look for the spring content.

[@grumpslowenleft9642]

The old Edelbrock SP2P, don't know how many engines I've put those on - mind you, it is a VERY small runner manifold and tends to struggle around 4500rpm - but terrific low end torque and throttle response. Great for something you just want to drive and be pretty easy on gas, relatively anyway, we're still talking old engines and carbs.

[@InnocentMiscreant]

Total win trading that raggedy ass dodge for an El Camino that's runs and drives with only brake work

[@shaharsdechen2537]

good stuff! love to see angus!

[@gbodytoys]

Great video. No excuses and improvisation.

[@jamesbailey5332]

Yes! I was waiting for a video on an El Camino. One of my favorite cars Chevy ever made. Also, how does he not have any of his keys?

[@danielbrendemuehl7841]

Angus believe me my buddy has a 83 ElCamino and I had helped him replace his wheel cylinders in his drums and that FRICKEN RETAINING CLIP is a pain in the butt. I feel your pain

[@ghostfox2753]

I had to replace my 80 El Camino's wheel cylinders a couple of weeks ago. Holy cow I wanted to die

[@Hdogdog7]

I've also been through this experience, was my first time doing drum brakes too so was not a good time 😬

[@TYOUNG0168]

You rock Angus! Thanks brother. Nice Job... Peace

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Loved it was fun thanks for your time 😊

[@crankemtv3907]

Kevin, thanks for the explanation on single vs dual plane intakes and carb spacers. Me and my friend were just talking about this today for his Corvette and that cleared some stuff up

[@michaelneidt6623]

There should be an air fitting in next to the gas cap to stiffen the rear shocks up... assuming that whole system hasn't rusted out too.

[@mceajc]

That is a funny, funny man. I loved this. Well done!

[@nancykitzinger3078]

Great job Angus!😂😂😂. Look forward to seeing more from you!

[@donmears4090]

I know that life is what happens when you plan other things and it's best to keep things in line on the home front. I enjoy watching Angus work on automobiles and I always listen to a man in a mad bomber hat.

[@chadspry2505]

Angus is always a win!!!! Great content!!!!

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Kevin , you are excellent teacher. Thanks for intake explanation.

[@ArsonIndustries]

I used to have one of those, the space behind the seats behind the carpet is where the spare tire used to go. They were also a great place to hide subwoofers. Used to call it the smugglers hold.

[@TheZakimus]

Hell yeah, more Angus back on the channel! I like the normal stuff sure but I started missing Angus, appreciate seeing him back around

[@johnsarian_cu]

I"m enjoying more of the Wackervision. Could that weird noise have been tire rub with the cycle in back?

[@craighiebert3384]

I love those El Cos! My dad had one when he passed away. My first car was my parent's very used '75 Malibu Classic wagon (same front end as an El Camino). Excellent work, Angus!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Angus and Kevin @Junkyard Digs

[@rusticsofadreams1623]

Absolutely Love Angus!!!

[@DeadReckon]

Oh god help us, Angus is back, calamity and chaos inbound!

[@donaldlawton7384]

Great content 👌. Thank you Angus &Kevin.

[@cayminlast]

This reminds me of a saying we had back in the day "If they catch us ,they'll Angus". LOL! Thanks for the awesome videos and teaching us all the tricks and tips.

[@tysonwilcoxen2730]

I bought a 84 El Camino and drove it like 40 minutes home. The rear driver's brake only had the shoes, the adjuster, and the wheel cylinder nothing else. The backing plate was rusted around the wheel cylinder and it was moving freely around. I hate this set up for brakes.

[@YungEagle3k]

Gm for u

[@TestECull]

11:04 I wouldn't mind seeing how this would affect an I6. I've got a couple of Ford 300s and I plan on swapping their 1bbls out for 4bbls in due time. STock trim, they have a single plane intake 'log', but dual plane and single plane manifolds exist for them. They shouldn't have the vacuum signal oddness described here because of their naturally even firing order, but still.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Those can actually be especially weird because the center cylinders breathe so much easier than the outside ones, and have much different length runners!

[@TestECull]

@@JunkyardDigs I can definitely see that on my plugs as is, factory stock. #1 and #6 look lean burned, #3 and #4 look rich fouled, #2 and #5 look perfect. That matches up exactly to where the carb is in relation to those cylinders, with the carb being dead center in the manifold closest to 3/4 and farthest from 1/6. Definitely some uneven A/F distribution going on in there. But I've always chalked that up to the rather conservative, cheap-to-manufacture, intentionally-choking-it-off-to-sell-V8s stock intake log on my engine having been made with zero concern to distributing A/F mix evenly. Something I've noticed with the aftermarket intakes for the 300 I6 is that they are designed around a more even airflow whether single or dual plane, much more kin to what's on the Chrysler 225 Slant Six than what's on the ford 240/300, Chevy 250/292, AMC258, Jeep 4.0, et-al. I do know that, for peak performance on a carb with one of these big inch I6s, you want multiple carbs. 300s REALLY love a tri-power setup with each carb basically feeding its own pair of cylinders., but they need a hell of a cam or some really tiny carbs to take full advantage. In stock/mild builds like my engine is and will be they don't want more than about 425-450CFM total, which is very difficult to meet with three carbs. I'm planning on a single carb setup(Likely a 475cfm Truck Avenger paired with a Comp 260 cam and a 40-thou overbore) and want it to be just as dailyable as it is with the 1bbl it has now. Mook did swap the 250 out of the burnt Nova for a V8. Perhaps you could do a hotrod build on that engine and share some more tech tips with waking up the I6s in these old rigs. If massaged right they'll make the power of a V8 with 20-30% less fuel used!

[@simonisenberg4516]

I know it's not the loved iconic looking El Camino but I just love the simple boxy early 80s look on some cars. Also appreciate the explanations from Kevin once again.

[@alexkehoe9053]

Kevin your super smart I enjoy watching your visits being a car guy and going to school to work on stuff was involved in a atv accident so not being able to work on cars much due to a result of my accident nit having use of my right arm but watching these videos makes me feel better plus I learn even more everytime I watch you guys thanks for the videos

[@78PastorE]

Angus is a great addition to the channel!! Definitely needs to be put on the full time crew. Great job on the video bro.

[@josephclick5821]

I really like the episodes with Angus!

[@DogsInFremont]

Angus, thank you for the entertainment. You are doing excellent hosting work.

[@grizzlyrider6original70]

I enjoyed this video Congratulations with the truck guys love it!

[@06duramaxlbz48]

Who do we want? Kevin and Mook when do we want them ? Next video . Nothing against Angus but I follow the channel for Kevin and Mook sucks they haven't been here for the last few videos hopefully it's changes.

[@JunkyardDigs]

We will be back! Just trying to get moved into the new place so we can bring you guys a whole new level of stuff

[@tkskagen]

When are we going to get a "Kevin or Mook" Video? I totally appreciate the "side videos", but the platform (originality) is missing... Totally understand that y'all are busy, but these "repetitive" missing episodes with the "Stars" is hard to consistently follow.

[@jdekk7733]

Agreed , it is going away from why I started watching. To professional we need a video every week is nice fore KZbin but not for orginality. Used to be banter and this old car we are trying to start now it is making "episodes"

[@jtvanderbilt6369]

I've got a 78 El Camino over in Eastern Iowa! In the process of restoring it. Love the video!

[@NAFIGGAMING]

Holy shit it's a truck I laughed out loud and had people looking at me like wtf is wrong with you loved it good job man

[@68hotrodrs]

We need angus on the channel!!!

[@dannyhurd1995]

As much as I like Angus and his content I subbed to watch uploads with you and Mook. I get that you are busy with the new house but it's almost like your not even trying anymore.... C'mon Kevin lets have the old format back 👍

[@michaelhylanddpt]

Great job Angus, as always!

[@varrunningtrains4112]

Great episode Angus!

[@zymmer4]

as much as you like angus, he sucks as a presenter..I am on to another channel until I get Digs back..or Mook..

[@billsmith9649]

Every time I see an episode start with Angus, I skip the video. Nothing personal but I didn't subscribe to his channel.

[@Jungletator]

Loved watching angus I love to see the El Comino get a complete restore

[@PrincessTS01]

i spent weeks trying to sort out the brakes on my '64 el camino last spring, it was the rubber brake hoses and lines in the end that needed to be replaced. i love the air-powered vacuum bleeders.