WILL it RUN and DRIVE? 1969 L-46 4-Speed Corvette Garage Find! All ORIGINAL! NUMBERS MATCHING!

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Flathead Terry's Garage

Flathead Terry's Garage

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@joejohnson4868
@joejohnson4868 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the oil pressure gauge and clock repair footage. You are never too old to learn something new.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
You bet Joe! Totally agree!
@russellboyd-jb8jv
@russellboyd-jb8jv Жыл бұрын
i love c3 corvettes, I own one for years. I will watch any c3 videos you make and hit like,
@rayward3835
@rayward3835 Жыл бұрын
Luv your simple solution to getting your Vette back on the road. I had a 1970 LS5 (454)four speed Vette thirty years ago and did the same updates. It even had your Hooker Header leg melting side pipes.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray! A 454 4 speed will GO! AND leg burning side pipes! Awesome!
@paulgrimm
@paulgrimm Жыл бұрын
Nice clean Vet. The owner stored it in a clean place .I like the small block
@friguy4444
@friguy4444 Жыл бұрын
Wow. This is seriously one of my number one dream cars. I'm not a wealthy man but I have been able to find cheap versions of my dream cars over time. But this one has not been one. They are not easy to find for reasonable money. Four speed 1971! So COOL!
@josephackeret7911
@josephackeret7911 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a vette from Dale Chevrolet Waukesha wi. Dale was the place to go if you wanted a muscle car. I once looked at a 69 SS chevelle there. Funny thing was I got married and lived in Waukesha for 42 years. Dale was gone by 1977 .
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Cool stuff Joe! It's rare to see those original emblems still on the 60's cars. Thanks for the info!
@michaelanderson5975
@michaelanderson5975 Жыл бұрын
I must say I am totally impressed with this gentleman his demeanor his calmness and his knowledge about this automobile is truly amazing to me he represents what America is all about of course I don't know him personally but I admired his presentation and couldn't stop watching great job keep up the good work I am a fan we need people like this out here to restore old american-made muscle cars God bless America 🙏👍💪😎🇺🇲
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words and observations Michael! They help me know that the effort is appreciated!
@nicksterklad1
@nicksterklad1 Жыл бұрын
Good job bringing the Vette back to life.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! It was well worth the effort.
@garyclarke6925
@garyclarke6925 Жыл бұрын
Bought a 1969 big block in 1973. It needs to see some pavement after 13 years of sitting.59,000 miles.Thanks for inspiring me.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
You bet Gary! It's worth the effort to get you back behind the wheel of a Big Block. Keep me posted. (flatheadterry@gmail.com)
@wyattoneable
@wyattoneable Жыл бұрын
Nice! I had a 70 with a 454...I should have never sold that car.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Roger that Wyattoneable! I shouldn't have sold my 1968 Camaro RS.
@reversemaxxus
@reversemaxxus Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT tutorial! I also have a '69 350/350hp 4 speed, same color (proves they were not ALL RED) Clock still runs ok, but nice to see step by step diagnosis/repair.
@TheInsaneShecklador
@TheInsaneShecklador Жыл бұрын
They're not all blue either. My father ordered his 69 L71 in LeMans Blue but when it arrived at the dealership it was Fathom Green. He decided to keep it instead of waiting a few more months for a blue one like he ordered.
@MyF1Scuderia
@MyF1Scuderia Жыл бұрын
My first Vette was a Fathom Green 69 RSTR W/a White Top 300 hp 350 Muncie 4spd. I drove the U NO What out of it and sold it! Cried for a few years & my Wife said I could get another one so I ended up with a Sunfire Yellow 66 Coupe W/A/C & it had a Special Hi Perf 350hp 327 4spd 4:11 Posi , Knock off wheels, Black Leather, Teak wood wheel & Power windows. NO PB but stopped on a Dime! Fun Rocket ship! I was a member of the NCRS Southwest Chapter & the Scottsdale Corvette Club. It also made the 1999 March Mid America Corvette Calendar! This vettes pretty cool! Keep it orig! Have FUN!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Cool stories and Vettes!! Glad you got that '66. Damn Sweet!
@dianemcewen8922
@dianemcewen8922 Жыл бұрын
Terry what great a find it needs your touch.i would have thought it would be an electric gauge with a sending unit.that gauge is called a Borden tube gauge very high quality .thanks for the video.mike
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Good info about the gauge too.
@richardphelan8414
@richardphelan8414 Жыл бұрын
Fram ,I wouldn't run it on my lawn Mower ,Wix or Baldwin filter, flush the radiator Though you can't go wrong with a new aluminum rad and a 160 thermostat .I own a 66 stingray roadster Numbers car L79 327 350 hp ,4spd ,with a 4:11 posi with 62 k on the clock will be following along to see what you do ,get rid of the plastic line on the oil gauge and change it out to copper tubing you will hate life if that plastic line lets go while cruising ,A very good explanation on cleaning the clock ,You need some hard Runs put on it to clean the cobwebs out of the motor ,go for it
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments Richard. NO MORE FRAM FILTERS FOR ME! I just put this cheapy one in knowing I would be replacing it with a Wix shortly after running it. Your '66 sounds awesome!
@darrenairey5938
@darrenairey5938 Жыл бұрын
I noticed you put a fram oil filter on it!!! On an engine and car like that i would put on a original gm or a wix or a k&n filter. Much better filter material and the anti drain back valve actually works! I used to use fram cause thats what they stock in canadian tire but have noticed on my 2valve 5.4 triton timing chain rotational noise on the first 3 sec of start up before oil gets pumped back up! Once i switched to a wix or motorcraft or k&n no rattle on start up meaning instant oil pressure! Probably something to do with the anti drain back valve in the fram. Also many engine experts will also say the same from extensive testing. Once cut open the wix and k&n and motorcraft filters are beefy with more filter material and better made. The fram is just a garbage filter...
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Darren. I agree with you! I put this cheap Fram one on for the short initial running to collect the very old, contaminated oil. Then a better high quality oil filter soon after.
@lucidrain9469
@lucidrain9469 Жыл бұрын
You are very detailed about your work, that deserves much respect 👍 Awesome car by the way!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lucid! Glad you appreciate my efforts!
@a.c.m.e.ink.4568
@a.c.m.e.ink.4568 Жыл бұрын
Great job Terry. I got a '73' I would love to get back on the road. It needs everything that you did to this one. I just don't have the money to do it.
@johan8724
@johan8724 Жыл бұрын
Looks in good nick for a 69er all original
@shawnbeck2303
@shawnbeck2303 Жыл бұрын
Man, I like bringing cars back to life. But, A Corvette is the Best! Shawn.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@mikebroszczak5767
@mikebroszczak5767 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job, video, camera work, your video has helped me out very much thanks
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Appreciate it!
@whatabout..
@whatabout.. Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the detail. Learned quite a bit through your expertise. 👍
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kinds words. I appreciate it!
@rwright3395
@rwright3395 Жыл бұрын
Cool project for sure . You're a lucky dog 🐕 for sure. Great cat !
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bud! Woof!
@edwardzimmer2171
@edwardzimmer2171 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Great video. Not a bunch of bs. Nice car.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward. I try to stay on point without too many shenanigans!
@siobob1
@siobob1 Жыл бұрын
I love the '68-'77 Vettes, probably '73 is my favorite year. Great job getting this beauty back on the road.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!
@mykec.selene8302
@mykec.selene8302 Жыл бұрын
Naaah! 1970 by far is the best year for Corvette!!! And the most horsepower too! That's real horsepower mind you! To the wheels and not just the crank!
@leonb2637
@leonb2637 Жыл бұрын
What a great car and nicely brought back to life without overdoing it. Reminds me of one the guy at the gas station I worked at in NJ back in the mid 1970's had. Same year, same color but with the 427 engine. Had paperwork including the window sticker and consumer invoice when initially bought, I believe the MSRP as equipped was about $6,100. I wonder where it is today.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Great story and memory Leon!
@chrisbalsamo968
@chrisbalsamo968 Жыл бұрын
I love that color green.
@brianazmy3156
@brianazmy3156 Жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite model from GM is the STINGRAY. Long distance driving is a challenge though. Well worth it. Kudos for keeping low mileage on it.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! I agree with the long distance driving. It's a challenge getting in and out of it along with very limited storage. But its damn FAST and Fun though!
@athanbrotsis6173
@athanbrotsis6173 Жыл бұрын
Amazing workmanship brother
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Athan!
@crawford323
@crawford323 Жыл бұрын
I leaned on my console on my '73 cleaning and cracked it. Wonderful.
@bubbajohnston
@bubbajohnston Жыл бұрын
Good job Terry The rocker panels are from a 70 &up
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bubba!!!
@markfuchs9385
@markfuchs9385 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job Flathead Terry and Happy New Year...
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! Happy New Year!
@richardgadoury8452
@richardgadoury8452 8 ай бұрын
Terry, The car looks great. I've had 3 C3's, maybe 4, I'm 75. Yours sits really nice, well done...
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard! As you know then, these C3's are fast and fun!
@that_thing_I_do
@that_thing_I_do Жыл бұрын
No short cuts mechanic...great!
@richielittlewood867
@richielittlewood867 Жыл бұрын
I have a 71 period correct numbers matching with 31 k miles original. Still drive and a head turner .
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
That's crazy low miles Richie! Good to see you get it out cruisin'.
@Redbuzzcut
@Redbuzzcut 9 ай бұрын
She a beauty! Nice to see one of my childhood dreams (in my favorite color schemes!) returned to life.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 9 ай бұрын
You bet RedBuzz Cut!
@f4easy2
@f4easy2 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks f4easy2!
@flatcreeker46
@flatcreeker46 8 ай бұрын
Impressive craftmanship. Not many would bother to rebuild the gauges DIY. And the clock repair, congratulations. I knew the clock worked on a similar principle with spring driven action and electric rewind of spring in my 1039 Mercury; who'd'athunk it. Was once advised I could refresh a vintage oil pressure gauge with hot Marvel Mystery Oil injected with a small gauge hypodermic syringe. It seemed to have worked.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Flatcreeker! And thanks for the tip about Marvels. I have a bottle of it and it didn't cross my mine to use it on the gauge!
@fiily1
@fiily1 Жыл бұрын
My cousins 72 stingray was a blast, and is still in the family and being restored. My scariest car to date has been my other cousins 66 Chevelle SS 396 turbo jet, my knee's were shaking as it was just so much raw power and torque with the 4 spd rock crusher. Grew up with the Monte Carlo's 454, gto's, 442's, 350cu, just simple cars, and simpler times going to the beach and getting thumbs up by all people who love old muscle cars.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thats awesome! Great to hear its being restored. How cool is that? 😎 Damn, those were and are adrenaline machines! Thanks for sharing.
@aulestiastudio
@aulestiastudio 9 ай бұрын
You are a Master mechanic! I enjoyed the systematic work you employed restoring the Corvette!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! It's a blast to drive and worth the effort to get it back on the road.
@williswet
@williswet 5 ай бұрын
My '73 which I recently SOLD TO A FRIEND was completely numbers matching right down to the alternator. It was a factory L-48 which was gutless so I bought a GMPP ZZ-383 about 15 years ago and it's now a screamer . After missing a Corvette for two years I bought a 2004 C5 convertible. Great ride and handling and very comfortable but It couldn't touch the ZZ-383 so I replaced the Heads, Mass air flow and Air filter system from a wrecked C6 Z06 and a new Comp Cam. Now it moves! I've raced my old '73 with the ZZ-383 and they're damn close. One very helpful change I made to the '73 was an HEI distributor with a cable drive for the tachometer. Worth every bit of $250 or whatever it cost me. Cheers!
@andrewvillanueva3722
@andrewvillanueva3722 Жыл бұрын
You are very talented mechanic getting that car road ready!!!!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew! I appreciate your kind comment!
@vikingmike8139
@vikingmike8139 Жыл бұрын
That is a very nice Corvette. All that jewel needs is to just keep cleaning it up, everywhere. Don't forget to change out the transmission gear oil with some 80W90 gear oil with the MIL-L-2105 B spec. You can use any GL-5 gear lube as long as [it] has the J2360 designation. Don't believe the 'hype' that these types of oils eat or corrode the yellow metal synchro rings in your Corvette's Muncie. They won't. Also, depending on how warm it is where you enjoy your Corvette, use a quality 85W140 gear oil with the same J2360 spec. for the differential. Your Corvette will love you for doing so, and don't forget the posi additive if so equipped. Happy Corvette-ing, Cheers!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and detailed info Viking Mike! I did change the differential oil with the Posi additive and didn't post a video on it yet. Not fun without a drain plug or cover!
@vikingmike8139
@vikingmike8139 Жыл бұрын
Good going, that differential loves that sort of stuff. Here's what you do. Now that you got some fresh oil in the diff mixed in with some of the old oil, drive it for twenty miles, then use your diff/trans oil fill gun and vacuum out as much of the mixed oil out, then put more new oil in again. Do this a couple of times to make sure you have ALL fresh 85W140 or 80W90 conventional oil in there. I removed my third member and had a magnetic drain plug installed. Way easier to do the changeover maintenance. If you do as I described every 6,000 miles, the diff oil if basically always 'FRESH'. Good luck and drive that Corvette.
@hollywoodmarine8828
@hollywoodmarine8828 Жыл бұрын
Nice work, and congratulations! Wish I could find one like that.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Hollywood! I got lucky when I contacted an old acquaintance that gave me a lead on this one. They're out there!
@jonaszepog1829
@jonaszepog1829 10 ай бұрын
You are a genius. The work you did on the clock was amazing. You revived a beautiful car, congratulations ! I see you bought 245/60/15 tires. Those are a little small in diameter, compared to the original factory tire size diameter for a C3. 255/60/15 or even better (for looks, not handling), are 225/70/15, which fill the wheel wells really well, like the original F70/15 bias ply tires. 245/60 ok on front if springs have settled, like yours, but definitely then you should have 255/60 on the rear to fill those wheel wells! Negative space in a wheel well is like having large door gaps. Millimeters make a difference...our eyes can discern the difference when there is even a little too much negative space. But I loved your video and learned a tremendous amount. Thank you
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice complements Jonas! And the feedback on the tire size. I totally agree with you. I should have taken more time to "fill the wheel wells" better. I just went with the same size that Mike had put on it years ago. The 255/60's would certainly be the right direction to go and really make it look Kool!
@stevenneuwirth871
@stevenneuwirth871 Жыл бұрын
that’s a nice color I like it
@arielsantiago-vc1fq
@arielsantiago-vc1fq Жыл бұрын
You have preform a super repair, professional work great job....
@johnmilner7603
@johnmilner7603 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to drain the block. When you bench bleed the MC or bleed brakes, never push the piston to max or you will tear the seal. 32:53 that copper band is the same thing you see in tire pressure guages. The clock points will usually be worn or need filing. If they are worn you can add solder then file flat. I had to do that on my 70 Z28.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Great tips and info John! Thanks. I was aware of not pressing the Master Cylinder in too far so I was very careful when performing the bleeding.
@harolddeyoung8642
@harolddeyoung8642 11 ай бұрын
Excellent, Professional Maintenance and repairs. The guys who do the goof ball stuff get more views.... but, you Sir... are a real Mechanic.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Harold! I appreciated your kind words.
@jakerazmataz852
@jakerazmataz852 10 ай бұрын
A lot of these guys just want to get them running. But yea, there is a lot of cost/corner cutting.
@williswet
@williswet 5 ай бұрын
The original color for the rims is Argent Silver. Glad to see you found RE-Man Delco Calipers. Pretty much problem free if you drive the car a frequently. Let it sit for a couple years and you'll have issues.
@aliasproductions81
@aliasproductions81 Жыл бұрын
Great vid..I really appreciate the part code references and especially how you break them down with text. You're actually the first person to include it in your vids that ive seen on youtube, which is surprising. I figured more creators would add it if they call it a "restoration" vid
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice comment! I observed that as well so I like to add these details whenever possible to help the viewer. It sure is handy!
@JoeHernandez1210
@JoeHernandez1210 Жыл бұрын
This video was great and interesting. Just Subscribed 👍
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you Joe!
@raymondtrotter4655
@raymondtrotter4655 Жыл бұрын
Great job on getting everything done to get er road worth again Terry. When I was 10 yrs of age , 1970, my favorite Hotwheel was a 70 Corvette that looked like this car. What's a car like that worth these days Sir? Might be in the market for it. Great video. Keep um coming. Truck Driver Ray ✝️
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray! I had tons of Hot Wheels too. Fun stuff for sure. I would value this Vette at $28-30k because of its originality. I've seen some go for far less than that though, so it really depends on condition. Thanks for watching 👀!
@Gau-rt2vr
@Gau-rt2vr 7 ай бұрын
Gracias por la vuelta si estube ahi 😊
@wyattblackwood3927
@wyattblackwood3927 Жыл бұрын
That is so sweet, sounds awesome when you get in. I love how you've kept it all original. Nice job !!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wyatt! Wish you could hear it in person.
@GreaseMonkey1958
@GreaseMonkey1958 9 ай бұрын
Great Job on this old Vette. Enjoyed the vid very much. John
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 9 ай бұрын
Thanks John! Appreciate it!
@Mr-er6fg
@Mr-er6fg 10 ай бұрын
I never had one years ago. It was exactly like that one but blue. And automatic. I dont miss it. I never had it. Exactly like that one except it was a 77.
@kevinamymurphy7126
@kevinamymurphy7126 Жыл бұрын
43:00 please don't let a foot ride on the clutch; that's the absolute reason that clutches burn out so quickly. BUT, that's a really nice job, really nice explanations and really nice footage of how to get it all done. Hats off!!!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Kevin. I didn’t realize that bad habit until I was editing the video! I have since corrected that on my '68 Camaro 4 -Speed too!
@heyrod59
@heyrod59 Жыл бұрын
You can use CLR (Calcium/Lime/Rust) remover (meant for home use) to clean out radiators that have crud builup and its great for clogged heater cores too.....
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@peterphillips1493
@peterphillips1493 Жыл бұрын
Great job on a great car!getting to own a car of that caliber is not a thing many get to do.original right down to the paint.with your meticulous. Craftsmanship,it found its correct owner.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Peter. As you can see on my channel, I really enjoy getting these old treasures back on the road. It takes effort but its fun to me!
@rickhay9782
@rickhay9782 Жыл бұрын
Pop out that back window...the only way to cruise 😊
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Great Idea Rick! It sure helps with air flow.
@Amarillobymorning777
@Amarillobymorning777 Жыл бұрын
GR8 vídeo clip.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@yardman1977
@yardman1977 Жыл бұрын
Geat find. And onky 8k. Guy obviously didnt kno what he had. I used to have a 1970 red on red vert l46 that I bought used with a ton of miles from my Dad's friend it ended up blowing a valve or something so I sold it but that thing was awesome my dad told me his buddy cud get it up to 85 mph in 2nd gear I used to get rubber out of second gear and a little chirp out of 3rd I love that your car does not have the luggage rack and itsa coupe. Love that dark green color too Also small block more balanced and less nose heavy that the 454 You will be a hit at cars and coffee with that bad boy
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Hey Yardman, thanks for the cool stories. They are fast rides as you know! The seller, Mike, took out a $3200 loan for this Vette in 1971 so he didn't have much money invested so he was happy with my offer. I was taking a gamble, as I didn't know if it had any major drivetrain issues or not.
@jamesseverin
@jamesseverin Жыл бұрын
Nice job! Sweet Car!!!!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks James!
@user-427.commodore
@user-427.commodore Жыл бұрын
Subbed real working on an older car, just what i like to see, thank you
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Commodore! (Thank you for the comment and Subscribing!)
@arthurcgans8198
@arthurcgans8198 Жыл бұрын
Lookin Good Terry! Lots of work but well worth it!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! Glad I was able to get it out of the garage and back on the road again. Its fast too!!!
@arthurcgans8198
@arthurcgans8198 Жыл бұрын
@@FlatheadTerry Yup! I had a friend years ago with a 69. We took it to work a few times and yea, it was one fast machine!
@ThePerfectSeason1972
@ThePerfectSeason1972 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t catch how you may have acquired the vehicle. I know it said barn find, did you run across it during some estate sale or word of mouth? I had the same vehicle and year, motor and tranny, gold convertible hard top. I sold in early 81, wished I hadn’t, but you know how that goes. You can’t keep them all. Nice video and relaxing to watch, even though you were meticulously working. Thanks for posting it.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Hey Stanley! Glad you were able to own one of these Vettes and thanks for the kind words! I updated the video description above with the details on how I found it. I have many friends that are into old cars and motorcycles like me so I started asking them and hit the jackpot when Dave gave me this lead! "It's not WHAT you know, It's WHO you know!"
@claytonmedina9599
@claytonmedina9599 11 ай бұрын
Wow thats amazing... congrats I've always liked the shark nose vettes ... n I wish l could find a barn find myself .. I guess you need to know people n live in the countryside Unfortunately l no longer capable of doing manual labor n mechanical work age n rheumatism has got the best of me it I'm so happy to these videos of people like yourself working on cars n build things 1 of last few pleasures l enjoy .. good luck on your find I wish you many years of enjoyment ... n l have a used RoadKing l bought n never really got a chance to enjoy it ... broke my back .. great job showing your mechanical abilities by the way ...
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Clayton and sorry to hear about your challenges.
@bobp5356
@bobp5356 Жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful car and sounds absolutely awesome.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!
@malcolmcurtis9786
@malcolmcurtis9786 Жыл бұрын
Terry a credit to you sir, a fantastic tradesman.👍👍👍👍🇬🇧
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you Malcolm! I appreciate your kind words from the other side of the "pond"!
@angelofazzina5362
@angelofazzina5362 Жыл бұрын
Hi, i have a 69 with L-46 too Silver red interior rag top. Learned a lot from your vid too !! Was looking to see how side pipes like that mount to L-46, i have 70-72 alternator bracket for when i do it to my car. Thank you again for this great Vid !
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Angelo. The L-46's are great rides aren't they!👍I like the Rag tops too. The one challenge with Side Pipes is that there's a chance of burning your leg getting out of it! (Don't ask me how I know!😉)
@rickarndt3895
@rickarndt3895 Жыл бұрын
I had a 71 with a 454 and a 4 speed and a 488 rear and it was a convertible and hard top. Midnight blue with black top and interior
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Awesome Vette!!
@martyncotton5740
@martyncotton5740 Жыл бұрын
Great job😎👍👍
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Martyn!
@schummiehugo
@schummiehugo Жыл бұрын
thanks tarry.. nice vid nice car.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Schummiehugo!
@mykec.selene8302
@mykec.selene8302 Жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the pipes!!! That's gotta be the best sound for exhaust systems!!! I had a Ford Ranger pickup and it had sidepipes and I have loved that sound ever since!!! Love the car too bro please let me know if you plan to sell it? I'd love to take it off your hands very much!!! I would treat her like the Queen she is!!!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks mykec! It sounds awesome for sure. Later in this episode you can see me going thru the gears and hear a "pop". Those 50 year side pipes are very rusty and have some small holes developing so that'll need to be addressed. It's currently not for sale, but if it is, I'll let you know!
@ronniejohns2463
@ronniejohns2463 Жыл бұрын
That's nice
@dinosworkshop6870
@dinosworkshop6870 Жыл бұрын
Great video and restoration.
@jessekauffman3336
@jessekauffman3336 Жыл бұрын
Great looking car
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse!
@nyernga
@nyernga Жыл бұрын
I'm on my 6th Corvette but my first was a new 1970. I still have the 50 year old polaroid of it in my parents garage.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Wow! You are truly a "Vette" guy! Great that you have that old photo. I have some of my old rides but not many which I regret.
@toddlong2785
@toddlong2785 Жыл бұрын
That's my favorite color on Corvette.
@arturnagy6994
@arturnagy6994 Жыл бұрын
Nice Job!
@milwscruffy
@milwscruffy Жыл бұрын
Funny, it doesn't look like a 2003 red Oldsmobile. Yep I looked up the plate.😁
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Ha!
@peterfranks7619
@peterfranks7619 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea how a radiater flows inside. Obviously I’m not m mechanically inclined. Still I thought it was interesting you showed us.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Now ya know!
@friguy4444
@friguy4444 Жыл бұрын
One of my dream cars is this very year and spec of Vette! Well bought and great video! Thank you for all the hard work in making this excellent video and bringing us all along for the ride! That car is a peach! I would imagine they put Posi Trac rear ends in all of the Vettes and probably still do but I'm not really up on that. Is she a to wheel peeler?? Oh and one more thing. FLATHEAD TERRY ROCKS!! LOL.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Greg. Greatly appreciated! I don't do any burn-outs, donuts, burning rubber, etc., anymore like I did when I was a wild teenager. Why? Because then I gotta fix whatever I just broke! I spent a lot of time rebuilding and replacing broken parts back in the 70's. (WAIT! that's what I'm still doing!)
@pistolpete6114
@pistolpete6114 6 ай бұрын
I bought my wife her birth year C3, a 1970 454 with AC. It's all original except for the radio, exhaust and speedo.
@daxtonbrown
@daxtonbrown Жыл бұрын
I have a 67 Camaro. That is almost exactly the same instrument dash panel for the speedometer and fuel gauge.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
You bet Daxton!
@waynewebster8074
@waynewebster8074 Жыл бұрын
You can get rid of just about all that rust on the exhaust and ground molding if you lightly dampen an SOS soap pad and scrub. In my youth i used to take old bicycle rims totally coved in rust and make them look almost new that way. But mind you, lightly tap the pad in some water to bring out the suds. Too many people over moisten the pad which removes most of the rust arrestors from the SOS pad which is makes the pads so great at removing rust.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info Wayne! Learned something new. 🥸
@alicemoon9008
@alicemoon9008 Жыл бұрын
No Comment’s - Great 👍🏼 Job ….. Hi 👋 from Chertanovo Chopper’s Custom Club …… Moscow City 🌆 ….. Russia 🇷🇺 …..
@kenpenry6597
@kenpenry6597 Жыл бұрын
I sure enjoyed the video thank you
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Big Thanks Ken!
@jettrink7510
@jettrink7510 Жыл бұрын
Those Chev ralley wheels are beautiful
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
They're my favorite for sure Jeff!
@friguy4444
@friguy4444 Жыл бұрын
With those headers I would think you'll be a bit higher in power. Maybe another 30 hp or so.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Not sure how much HP they add but the side pipes are LOUD!
@gulliver3644
@gulliver3644 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very descriptive and informative! New subscriber.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gulliver! And for subbing too!
@ltsgarage7898
@ltsgarage7898 Жыл бұрын
I have a homeless friend. Well homeless. He lives in a 30 something motor home. Changes streets every week or so. Which means he also has to move two box trailers 1 corvette oh his other smaller motor home. Then his old international flat bed truck. Plus his 2 40’s Harleys and a Norton. His corvette is a 1969 small block 4 speed convertible. It right below a daily driver. It runs and drives well but it needs a garage so he can work and clean it up. He hasn’t worked in years yet has all of these vehicles.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Wow! I wish I could help him out. (If he's willing). You can contact me at flatheadterry@gmail.com.
@texaswader
@texaswader Жыл бұрын
That was my dream car. I'd be a buyer depending on your asking price Terry. Excellent job all around!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the offer and kind words Texas, but it's not for sale.
@kenmcleod8618
@kenmcleod8618 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😊
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
@Christopher-mb8tn
@Christopher-mb8tn Жыл бұрын
Nice car great show.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you Christopher!
@peternielson4815
@peternielson4815 8 ай бұрын
❤Great video, so informative, great lighting and camera work! Thankyou!👍🙂
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Peter!
@stevebilenky4059
@stevebilenky4059 2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video and your appreciation of matching numbers and thoroughness of updating maintenance but curious about not using a Genuine GM oil filter, there is a difference.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Steve. As written in the description and comments, I initially used a cheap filter when I first ran it after 17 years to remove the old contaminated oil. Then changed it again to a better filter shortly after.
@stevebilenky4059
@stevebilenky4059 2 ай бұрын
@@FlatheadTerry That's great news. I used to be a Chevy factory rep and remember cutting open a GM filter, unrolling the filter material and compared it and the check valve to others. Again, enjoyed the video!!!
@stosh2112
@stosh2112 11 ай бұрын
Oil line to the gauge. Wow!
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry 11 ай бұрын
Crazy isn't it?
@jakerazmataz852
@jakerazmataz852 10 ай бұрын
That's how they did it. Also had a clutch cable. I miss those days. '72 Lemans.
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
73 was the last year for the mechanical oil pressure gauge with the plastic nylon line running inside the car (believe the 68 line was steel), for 74 the gauge read 0-40-80 and was electric compared to the previous 0-35-70 mechanical.
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
The Fram Oil Filter WAS TEMPORARY! I know it's cheap and I know that I would replace it shortly after the initial running. [I don't need any comments telling me something I already know!]
@bluekoi455
@bluekoi455 Жыл бұрын
I held my tongue!!!😅😅😅😅
@FlatheadTerry
@FlatheadTerry Жыл бұрын
@@bluekoi455 Thanks for doing that Blue! I'll never use a Fram filter again!!!!
@larrywhetzel7044
@larrywhetzel7044 Жыл бұрын
I had a 68 vett 427 435 wish I still had it
@jakerazmataz852
@jakerazmataz852 10 ай бұрын
I googled after watching the vid. A gorgeous yellow 427 one came up for sale in RI. Wish I had an extra $90k.
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