Will It Make It To The Duct Tape Drags? 1974 El Camino - NNKH

In this episode, Me, Jen , and Gus head for the Duct Tape Drags in Tucson, Arizona in the 1974 El Camino. The valvetrain is clanky and the water pump is leaking but we're out of time so let's hit the road and see if she makes it! This trip has been a blast so far and we even get to meet Derek from @ViceGripGarage
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I love the channel as a senior who can’t travel. Thanks for taking me with you .

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me too

[@alexlabs4858]

This is such a cool part of KZbin. Always interesting to see how different viewers watch videos and why!

[@danbolton3180]

Can't remember the last time my wife asked me " Have you checked the dumpster yet?"

[@Blucenturion344]

"there's some really good stuff in here" nothing says 'Chris Brown' like that statement.

[@akhliyoribragimov9185]

She accepts Chris with every little thing!!! I know how it feels like, so I'm happy for Chris))) hopefully we will meet one day and scavenge in a trash together and fix some cool stuff)))

[@madmex2k]

A great thing is she is very frugal as he is mechanically smart. She goes to Thrift stores to shop while they are on the road. She got Gus the pet cage on their Torino trip( I think) from a thrift store really cheap. Great to have someone looking out for the family. Definitely a great team.

[@robftzptr4438]

Truer word were never spoken.

[@danscott3880]

My ex wife loved it in the Dumpster 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@boomer150]

You are living the American dream man, fixing classic cars, beautiful wife at your side, dog, cross country trips, meeting amazing people along the way. I am the son of a mechanic so your videos have become very enjoyable to me. Keep it up. God bless America.

[@rowanpickering5826]

NNKH hands down the best channel on KZbin for people who genuinely love the problem solving that comes with buying and fixing older cars. Always a great time.

[@schmuhf]

I'm perfectly fine with not seeing a video every seven days. If you up the pressure on yourself and it stops being fun for you, it will eventually stop being fun for us. Take your time, enjoy the time with your fine lady, and send some videos our way whenever they're ready.

[@haemhorrhoidian]

Good to see Derek and you both having a laugh 😀

[@davidswetland2469]

Props to the unsinkable Jen & Gus - great support team😊

[@moofdoggmike]

These vids are awesome!!! thanks for the effort and content and a lil donation for the cause! Take care!

[@e.s.bryant765]

Jen is by far the best wife on KZbin. Endlessly in a great mood even camping in a micro tent on the asphalt, or broke down in a second parking lot. Cheers. I do live outside Raleigh. Shame what happened there this week.

[@ronru]

I thought Jen is his sister.

[@tjlqk3]

@@ronru he calls her babe and baby, I’d say that’s his wife/gf lol

[@jeffreysherman5981]

Yeah your wife is good with her hands n has a great attitude, Gus priceless

[@j954e]

Definitely his g/f. And I think she’s half buzzed 90% of these videos.

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Don’t think he thinks enuff of her to put a ring on her finger I haven’t seen one but isn’t that the mood of millennials these days? She definitely deserves a commitment from someone.

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NNKH best show on KZbin.... keep em coming. 🙂

[@javajetson257]

I can foresee a convoy road trip with many people doing one of these with you guys. I'm sure its coming.

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Vind ik ook 😉

[@oldkoot5828]

Vise Grip Garage is good too.

[@williamward7707]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure...

[@jefftabor595]

“All I have is Vaseline” man of culture right there!

[@TXH1138]

Your mechanical skills are second to none. Jen's attitude is amazing. Gus is a hoot as always.

[@andrewkeys21]

I would love to know how you really learn all the ins and outs of complete car repair like you do, plus the amazing shop you have at home and how you're able to do so many things on the road with limited tools...

[@jaysmoke3132]

Could not agree more

[@edwardskoda2409]

Agreed. I teach automotive electronics and emissions and the HVAC and drivelines classes in the spring. Chris is much more thorough in sharing his knowledge of the way he does things illustrating procedure every step of the way.

[@tonydowd8566]

This channel is amazing. Thank you for doing what you do. Jen is amazing as well.

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Exactly 😂😂

[@joneslargo]

i like watching these kind of videos, your channel and VGG are the best to watch ,thanks for posting

[@williambrower1425]

I have been married for 45 years --Jen is real keeper - Dude you are a lucky guy !!

[@adamdavis2760]

I love your vids man just the way they are. You have the perfect mix of mechanical with personal and pet. You two do a great job just being yourself. I look forward to the next one :)

[@geebopbaluba1591]

One little thing you can learn about sbc is that bolt you see in front of the block at the fuel pump rod is for holding that rod while your installing the pump. Just unscrew that bolt and use a longer bolt the threaded hole to hold that rod up and put the pump in with bolts loose and take the longer bolt out finish bolting the pump up and install the short bolt back in and your golden.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Oh really? Never knew that. Thanks for the tip!

[@danielromero-zf4jl]

Yep, most always wonder want that bolt is doing there. You got it!!!!

[@karenfyhr2363]

Derek showed that tip in one of his videos, but I don't remember which one...

[@chrisnaaa3378]

i made the same comment. cheers. hahahaha.

[@robertmason8341]

I just was putting small block Chevy fuel pump on an engine from Blueprint (the company that sells crate engines) the other day and come to find out that some later model castings are wierd and although they have the bolt there, it’s just a blind hole that wasn’t drilled all the way through to the fuel pump pushrod. Blew me away cause why else would you waste the time to drill just deep enough to tap it for a short bolt but not all the way trough to the pushrod. As far as I know that front bolt doesn’t serve any other purpose. And yes I poke around in the hole, it wasn’t just clogged with gunk. It was brand new engine (well fresh rebuild). A hacksaw blade or anything similar works real well to hold it up as you QUICKLY slide the pumps arm in under the pushrod, just make sure to turn the engine over till the pushrod is on the base circle of cam’s eccentric (retracted into the block furthest. This gives you more room and time to slip the pump arm under it before it slides back down blocking the opening!

[@ferventheat]

Your creative mechanic skills are endless. MacGyver, eat your heart out .

[@helgedell]

So true. MacGyver fixed a carburator that lacked the return spring for the throttle on a Jeep with the spring from a push button pen, though... silly but true. :p

[@sergeparadis3444]

I love these kind of trips

[@rogerborgeson8468]

I'm a Arizona native. Your videos are so awesome. I'm glad you guys enjoy our state. 🌞🌵

[@dannyjamison8337]

@ Roger Borgeson. I lived in Arizona for a year back in the early '90s, and will always consider it the most beautiful state in our nation!

[@kipparimies]

Love these roadtrip videos, really nice to see how it's going over there other side of the world!

[@waynerc38]

You are really onto something here. Most of our attention spans are too short to watch someone working on a car for an hour, but throw in travel scenery, drone shots, a charming lady and a cute puppy, and that will that will keep me watching. You are striking just the right balance in editing.

[@jayortiz1741]

You won the lottery with Jen

[@432b86ed]

Jen's "check the dumpster" made my heart melt. All warm and fuzzy. Anyhoo...

[@DeathProof2828]

I love your videos, I hope we don't have to wait so long for part 3 🙊🙊. Jen definitely loves the pools 😄 and Gus loves plastic bags 🤣. Greetings again from Germany

[@markymark6089]

Doesn’t matter who doesn’t like you’re content 99.9 of us do you you’re wife and Gus are amazing keep up the good content 👍😊

[@juptonstone]

Dude.. I honestly believe that you have the best wife ever! KEEP her, she's awesome!

[@itsmephil2255]

Chris, you are either clinicly insane or the coolest guy on youtube Most people would scrap that car....but no you drive it 100s of miles and love it 😆

[@abudaaim5847]

Can't wait for the tour of the ambulance when it's finished

[@markduncan6690]

Bar Hoppling with Jen and Chris!

[@borischerniy4430]

The narration about fixing an old car adds reasonable interest to the bright movie about your beautiful wife!

[@rickmunson8317]

Like the hour long videos and enjoy seeing you'll together

[@ralphnorton8324]

That bolt in front of the engine is the fuel pump rod access. Right in line with the rod. Pull that bolt out, put a longer one in to hold rod.

[@markburgess290]

I appreciate the anxiety of the road trips with these older cars. Keep up the good work

[@kennethning9404]

Thank you Chris Jen and of course... Gus so much.... I cannot express how much I love yalls work. You and Jen work soooo hard.... Yall Tha best looking couple hands down.... Thank you Chris ❤❤❤❤. We love all your videos... I mean all.... Yall so Dang cool. God bless you in Jesus name 🙏 ❤❤❤ 🙏

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Dang man! Thank you so much for the overwhelming support! Appreciate you very much! God bless you and your family. Thanks very much for tuning in and supporting the channel!

[@ericstonge3285]

Another great video guys keep them coming ☺️.

[@unclerick8224]

Chris, you are "living the life;" cross country trip in a classic, staying at top quality resorts, having the best food and brews, and best of all, an understanding lady by your side! Jen has a great attitude!

[@Unknown1880]

Wearing a Diesel Creek shirt is pretty cool. Your and his channels are my favorite.

[@RedondoBeach2]

True grit. Good on you for having this trip as a memory for a lifetime.

[@benbirkigt493]

I love your road trip video adventures they are my favorite videos so keep them coming.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

Your mix of videos is perfect sir. You're not scripted or stuck saddled with having created a comic language or format of video (like others have done). Just keep doing what you do. Your channel is one I keep coming back to, to watch your older videos too. They never feel old and repetitive (again like others do, not naming names). I think you have found what works here for NNKH. Watching you walk through an old power station is as entertaining as stripping a motor. Oh and all while wearing flip flops 🤣

[@salahbahgat9450]

I had a lot of fun in this video. I hope you are well

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad to hear that! And doing well. Hope the same to you

[@PetesProjects0]

Jen is a good sport camping out on the macadam like that at the drag strip. Gus is a real highlight of your videos.

[@carltable5084]

Great video. Thanks for posting and showing you can fix stuff on your own even with minimal tools and no garage.

[@wineinbeautifulplaces1200]

I really love these trips and thank you and your wife for the great video. Thank you and drive and be save getting back home.

[@WegotTheBOMB]

Shout-out to Jose, the unsung MVP of this video.

[@chuckeilertsen3521]

I have a easy litte tip for you when changing a mechanical fuel pumps. Theres a stubby bolt in the front of the block even with the fuel pump rod. Before you start changing the fuel pump. Take the stubby bolt out then take one bolt out of the fuel pump and screw it in were the stubby bolt was it's a longer bolt. Scew it in by hand then snug it up now the fuel pump rod is secure. Change out the fuel pump screw the one bolt in then take the bolt you screwed in the stubby bolt hole. And don't forget to put the stubby bolt back in. Your welcome.

[@staceysmith6518]

Hi I really enjoyed your video and adventures with the El Camino. Look forward to saying the rest of your trip. You are a really lucky guy you have a beautiful supportive wife who’s willing to put up with a man in his machines lol. Also really love the pup

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Jen has an amazing singing voice. Impressed I was

[@edskii79]

"A little bit of cheese never hurt an engine" 😂😂😂

[@jefffendrick418]

Don't change anything. Its great. You, hoovie,and waldo,are my favorite videos

[@greglautz8470]

Having been born and raised in phoenix, I always get tickled pink when I see my favorite KZbinrs in town and in the parts of town that I roam daily. Love your videos, I've learned a ton about Automotive mechanics from watching your videos recently, keep up the amazing work my friend!

[@rickc5197]

Great series from great people! Thanks!

[@Rick-4552]

I will say it again Jens a keeper!

[@gwaponobby]

I haven't before seen videos where you try and start them and then drive them all the way home. It's great. Reminds me of going on holiday as a kid. My Dad's old bangers would always break down on the way. Roadside repairs. Somehow we always reached our destination. Fond memories.

[@damianjackson9084]

You 2 are brilliant love your road trips jen has really warmed up to the camera you guys live life to the fullest

[@francispalmer9737]

Loving these road trips, great fun. Cheers you guys and Gus

[@Patriot11111]

When I was in high school in 72 I was so happy to find out my 69 El Camino had the air shocks. Everyone had the rears raised. Good doggy

[@darwin.portman]

Great video...I can't wait for the new "El Camino Adventures" but also the "Jen and Gus Adventures"...you guys are awesome!👍👍👍

[@tuk2433]

I love these revive and drive and revive classic car videos. You have a great team and the best attitude. A fan for life!

[@discoverymoi]

Loving the El Camino series. On to the next episode.

[@allensworth79]

Derrick from Vice Grip Garage. If you never watched his channel,. You are missing out. His stuff is top notch and hilarious at the same time. A down home genius with vehicles.

[@nastyn8te328]

I am enjoying your road trips with random vehicles. The way you purchase a vehicle hundreds of miles away that have been off the road for many years and try to drive them hundreds of miles home seems like an adventure. Definitely good for the soul and I'm sure it would be a good bonding time for partners. Testing the relationship!

[@richardrobinson601]

I could feel your frustration ! Glad to have gotten through that with you two. 😏

[@pocketdimes1048]

My wife is from Tucson but we live in San Diego. We still have our house in Tucson and drive back once a month. There is nothing like a Tucson sunset.

[@daryldettmer9160]

I like the adventure trips ,, great scenery and Jenn doesnt look too bad either .. ha ha

[@devon2084]

Man,you're the best mechanic on youtube right now,followed by junkyard Diggs.

[@masonboard]

Lmao JYD videos are 90% Raycon commercial and 10% merch shilling

[@drummerdude476]

@@masonboard oh boo hoo, Nnkh and literally every other KZbinr has merch plugs and sponsored content. I’m glad the KZbinrs I love can make money from their content. JYD fuckin slams homie

[@drummerdude476]

@@masonboard Nnkh is literally wearing his pb blaster sponsored merch in this video, which is fine to me, I glad our boy can get that sponsor money. Just makes you look like a hypocrite

[@masonboard]

@@drummerdude476 how does that make me look like a hypocrite? Wearing a shirt with an automotive chemical brand on it isn’t anywhere near as bad as spending half your video shilling for shitty products that have nothing to do with the video topic at all JYD used to be great, but it’s devolved into little better than television with the constant commercials. I’d put at least Mortske, Puddin, WWW, Vice Grip, and thunderhead289 above JYD. That’s my opinion, and I’m sticking to it

[@bannedlist3451]

I like junkyard digs also but I think Mortske Repairs is much better imo.NNKH is definitely one of the greats.

[@brianmef71]

I like how your videos aren't just about working on cars but also shows the fun in your life. 🙂

[@chuckwarmoth9844]

It's all good. Thanks for the entertainment

[@michaelbeane4009]

I saw the voting and was like yo I think VGG was there and then BOOM there he is

[@johnmccanntruth]

Looks like you guys are having a ton of fun!

[@HossMan48]

Love this content!!! Can't tell you how many times I've been on the road replacing hoses, belts, and water pumps. Most of my vehicles go over 400-50 miles before major engine work. Thanks, Chris, Jen and Gus. Happy trails...

[@chrissmith7669]

Man that el Camino would be an awesome Harley Hauler

[@fatboydan02]

Nice car!! kudos to you on your parking lot maintenance skills!! Jen is a keeper..babydoll looks, easy going, adventurous,beer drinker,talented singer (noted from other videos) As always looking forward to your next video... Be safe and be well!!!

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Loving these road trips...!

[@jennifersugint]

Thank you, Carl :)

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

You the man Carl! Thanks!

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I bought an 85 XL600R 6 weeks ago. Your videos on that were a huge help dealing with it's bad timing chain and tensioner, thank you..!

[@craigbowley6783]

I personally like whatever you post. I like the footage of you going out and buying a car and driving it home and making a vacation out of it especially since jen is such a trooper and chill about it. That makes it enjoyable to watch. Just keep em comin and we'll keep watchin. Even if you were to put out more than 1 a week👍

[@jennifersugint]

Hey thanks for saying that, Craig. We really do appreciate all the positivity from you guys watching. I wish we could respond to everyone, but we have such limited time believe it or not when we are on the road doing these videos. But we do read the comments and it means the world to us that people like you support what we are doing. It’s not always easy, but the struggle makes it fun. At least for us fools lol.

[@josephbonnette7877]

Love the Goose Man Gus. He is just too cool. ❤❤❤❤

[@angelguidesabbath]

You definitely deserve more subscribers, such great videos. A few ads and sponsors could help even with larger videos like this.

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Jen is awesome ! She is down for whatever. Loving these style of videos. Thanks Chris and Jen and Gus

[@josephrabant7432]

Idk if I'm more amazed at your composure when things mess up or your energy level throughout the day. Glad you got to have some wobble pops with VGG👍

[@frederickdoddington7185]

Here's a too from an old mechanic. At 21:31 where you're replacing the fuel pump and you put cheese on the rod, if you look at the video you'll see a bolt at the front of the engine that is perpendicular to that rod. If you remove that bolt and install a slightly longer bolt in it's place (finger tight) it will hold the rod in place while you install the pump.. I learned this trick working on small block Chevys in the 60s.. Try this next time you replace a Chevy fuel pump...amaze your friends 😎😎

[@dannyjamison8337]

I'm positively addicted to these road trip videos with Jen and Gus along! As long as you make them, I'm down. Also, I'm happy too check out your sponsors.

[@Maxdekriek]

LMAO.... FIXED IT WITH CHEESE.... WHAT A LEGEND ...... greets from holland...max... ps..... love the chanel BTW...

[@Muddy96Tacoma]

"A little cheese never hurt an engine" cracks me up ! Keep up the great content !

[@CS-oe8og]

Jen is the only reason I watched, she is an angel!

[@sneekn5983]

You, Jen and Gus are in my top five and that is a very short list... Loved Derek signing your ride!! Just keep doing what you are doing, love the projects and the Life content, it's great...

[@kingdeuce7750]

My two favorite KZbin dudes (Vice Grip and NNKH) if the same place at the same time. Mind bottled!! Good stuff and great video Chris.

[@josephcormier5974]

You guys are having so much fun and the car is going to be awesome thank you for sharing this five stars my friends

[@RaymondMills-fe6pl]

Yo yo yo I'm from Philadelphia I love watching you three I really enjoy the repairs you do on all of the vehicles and you keep me laughing I also learn alot just watching many thanks 😊

[@GemmaLB]

Your road trip videos feel like you're taking us along with you 3, it's awesome!

[@WingmanJohnny]

Wow you're channel always let's me look at something you never think of. You just showed me to check out the new parts before putting them on. Glad you guys had a great trip. Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching

[@thebeek123]

It’s a will it run and drive video with a bar, hotel, and food place review channel all in one.

[@dougwilson7530]

Keep putting out more like this love them . Guss. is the best more Guss

[@70chevs]

Love the roadtrips, I feel I'm along for the ride. Great mix of roadside repairs and sightseeing.

[@realtimecartravel]

You guys are great, a joy to watch

[@Dusty2112]

LOL I think the gasoline man forever was a bit in the sauce lol. Great vid. Thanks

[@kevinhamilton9053]

for all that goes wrong, you always have a great attitude...very positive. Love your channel Chris!

[@Stoneheadification]

Those Roadtrips really bring out the early OG Roadkill vibes with them, keep it up cant wait to see if you guys accually flew home and left the el camino or if you drove it all the way home. Great content as always.

[@pietrodinoto9373]

The buy, trip and repair videos are fantastic. Love them, please do more!!