Winter Project Car Update! | Reidus and Cletus Weekly

Cletus talks about project cars, future episodes, and Corvette headlights.
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[@TheCorvetteBen]

Honest truth? You can fix your old vacuum headlights for about half of what the electric conversion costs. $400-$500 is RIDICULOUS just to get the lights to raise. I fix them all the time, and usually the issue is leaky actuators, which cost about $20 each to rebuild. Sometimes more parts can be bad but that is not always the case. Also, the headlights should stay lifted in the up position without the use of zip ties. IF you have to use them, that means you are missing springs or the knee lever mechanism that locks into place. Too bad your not near Texas I could fix your lights in an afternoon.

[@Turbochargedtwelve]

Sounds like a good project to do as a sort of mega weekly update in lieu of one of the monthly episodes you don't have the content for. If this guy could fix them in an afternoon they could probably entertain your endless photo messages and questions for a couple weeks as you figure out how to fix them. Worst case scenario you can't fix them, the car is back where it is today and we all get to point and laugh along with you during the video as you tried to fix them (and maybe someone pipes up and you get the missing piece to make them right).

[@TheCorvetteBen]

I'm down for a skype call to help them out. Would make awesome content for their channel. PM me if interested.

[@stanislavnachev4584]

smart man

[@TorquilMcLeod]

Nice, I was thinking "TheCorvetteBen" would know how to fix those headlights reliably, then I scrolled down.

[@MsFuzzywuzy]

You guys are certainly not dumb, it's nice to see folks like myself just figuring things out. I'm happy to wait for your updates. Someone used my c3 as a winter driver which meant alot of rust repair but not nearly as much as Reidus had to do on his datsun. Do whatever YOU want with your vette, and don't be afraid to spend where you need to(motor, safety). I have a bit of a bias sorry, after all that work I love that vette so much more, but damn is it pricey. Winter is almost over, so just wait until you get some rain to wash the salt off the roads, check the weather, then safety check the vette n go nuts! Reason I say safety check is I had squishy brakes and it was a seal that failed in the mastery cyl and I almost died twice on the way home.

[@01AceAlpha]

CorvetteBen collaboration !!!!!

[@paulsheehan2741]

when you get your corvette running, go visit the corvette in museum in bowling green, kent.

[@rc3140]

Leave them up like they are....well I say make it yours and dare to be different. I think it looks badass but that’s just my opinion. Thanks for sharing another fabulous show. Much appreciate all you guys do for the chann🍺🥓🍺 cheers mate.

[@chronicargonaut4866]

...I like the fact that you'll admit when you screw up (and hell...who hasn't screwed up before, right?)...that shows a lot of character...I've definitely enjoyed watching your videos...and some of the stuff you two have done and/or attempted...you definitely have bigger tesla coils than most

[@KSKaleido]

I didn't even know those plexiglass housings existed. That's a neat little piece of history. Don't let other people tell you how to build your car :)

[@onewheelpeelproductions470]

I sorta dig the look of the fixed headlights with the clear cover, still might do it myself, so I say go for it. As for the Corvair, trying to fix things in a sorta ratty garage with minimal weather protection can put you in a state of mind where you don’t make the most well thought out decisions.

[@MsFuzzywuzy]

HA yea not as inclined to work on winter projects when my ass is half frozen working in a cold garage.

[@18wheeler77]

Pug1 in Inwood does weather proof undercoating!

[@18wheeler77]

Probably late by now, but ever thought of rigging some kind of mechanical actuator. Like maybe a cable that runs from the lights to your dash, where you pull it and lights go up!

[@TheDutchTexan]

Fix the vacuum actuators... Keeping those cars mostly original from the outside is key. Those pop up headlights are awesome. Those Plexiglas headlight covers only make sense on racecars IMHO. I have seen some C3 vettes with the headlight buckets that fit perfectly inside the existing opening. That would be the only way to go if you HAD to have fixed lights.

[@crownvicca]

Rectangular headlight swap for the Vette or better yet have them permanently shut and install a set of lights behind the lower grilles to keep aerodynamics.

[@joevette6294]

Actually youre right cheaper than replacing actuators and will get that L-46 fly with less drag on front end!! and when finished put a couple of coats of expensive wax itll glide in the wind!!!👍👍👍

[@slowdaze]

You guys should do a short Roadtrip to Deboss garage in the ford to check out his Audi! I also vote for having operating headlights on the Vette.

[@OdykKayne]

I quite like the plexiglass covers, my only worry would be UV damage to them over time.

[@davidsewell3477]

plexi glass . says Dave from England. feel the love brothers 😎

[@TwinArsonists]

miata actuators. They have a crank bypass if the electrical doesn't work. It'll keep the look and it's safe.

[@nathanmaret2465]

Keep up the good work, guys! Not sure exactly what the rules are around the "no half-episode" thing... We know some of the stuff you do is pretty heavy duty / time consuming, and I for one would be OK with seeing something done over a number of episodes - as long as each episode had some quantifiable progress! Excited to see what's coming this summer!

[@johnhansen4550]

Listen to Corvette Ben. watch his videos...it will keep the value better

[@motocyclemaverick]

Fix the original actuators, and please paint the Cletus vette😁 I'm dying to watch that process

[@ReidusandCletusTheShow]

Thanks for watching! Paint will eventually be happening. We'll build a DIY paint booth and make it happen.

[@akinoffury2332]

Fix the vacuum actuators plz

[@hallburnout70]

go with the vacuum system

[@VintageandVoltage]

I think you should do whatever you want, to heck with what everyone else wants!

[@ReidusandCletusTheShow]

Now there's a thought

[@VintageandVoltage]

Reidus and Cletus The Show and honestly, I think if you build the rest of the car right, you could make those stationary headlights really cool. They are definitely unique!

[@cristovalvargas6454]

tomakze you probably just need the vacuum switch for the lights and plug everything

[@hasbeengood]

I agree with the CorvetteBen.... Don't disfigure her with that plastic kit. Just get the vacuum system to work. It will be reliable.

[@415s30]

I love them. I thought you told me you didn't like the bubble race lights? Maybe it was someone else on Oppo, I love the race lights.

[@jeffhouk4768]

go with the fixed light system , pattern the vet after a mid-60s late 60 race car

[@ReidusandCletusTheShow]

We just might!

[@swingkidca]

Go for the electric motors...you won't regret it plus you won't have to drill into the body. Or just stick with the zip ties...and spend your $ on a new painless wiring harness. Easy to install ( just time consuming)....oh and just rattle can the Datsun with some primer already!

[@patriotdiz4846]

Kuhl show guys! Love it!!

[@ReidusandCletusTheShow]

Thanks for watching!

[@omgbbqcia911]

hmmmmmm.......options are 1.buy a kit that requires you to drill 8 holes in your fiberglass front end to mount some ugly covers (NO) 2. buy miata motors to make your headlights work electronically (hmmmm) or buy a cheap rebuild kit for your headlight actuators and make a factory system work for a fraction of the cost............ yeah fix the vacuum actuators

[@dadams19111]

True vac ones are used friendly. Are you getting rid of the galaxie any time soon? Do the hot rod power tour. You guys will love it

[@ReidusandCletusTheShow]

Power Tour is awesome but sadly too big of a time/money commitment for us. And Alex is planning on selling the Ford to fund the '73 Mustang build

[@ron5935]

Fix the vacuum leaks. The plastic covers look really really tacky, and will turn yellow like new cars. Conversion ?

[@bnjdc007]

So what's wrong with the vacuum system I still have the vacuum system on mine they come up slowly one first then the other but when they're up there up and when their down there down still working still original I guess each to their own

[@cozythunder1]

Fix them!

[@GregGoulanian]

Do you guys have any winter auto/rally cross events near you? Could be fun to run the Ford around.

[@ReidusandCletusTheShow]

We have lots! But we have no winter tires for the Ford so it would be pretty dicey.

[@777Trolly]

How about DIY studding of the tires?

[@Laascaanood614]

Fixed headlight

[@gearradar]

Why would you ask or even care what the Internet thinks about the headlights on your car. Do what you wanna do.

[@hasbeengood]

If you're gonna want to swap head lights, do it on a meaningless year, like 74 to 82. Not on a chrome bumper car.

[@stanislavnachev4584]

why aren't you guys on Patreon yet ?

[@allmihi1]

rebuild the actuators!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@arbalt]

Fix it the right way -----> the vacuum way :D

[@JCDemoModels]

Vacuum system all the way!

[@novoiperkele]

Nooooooo!!!! No fugly plastic covers!!

[@c3dk]

ohhh no don't do it. You have a 1970 L46 corvette, keep it like is was made in 71

[@endrestedje6959]

Fixed = unsubscribe , sorry man