Workin on the Ex Vice Grip Garage 74 Camaro

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Күн бұрын

Today I'm helping out my buddy Kevin Tetz of Paintucation fame straightening out his 74 Camaro Split bumper conversion. Tag along as we have some laughs, tell some lies, have a good time and try to pass it off as hard work !!
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@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

Had a great day working, I use the term loosely, with my buddy KT on his 74 Camaro, be sure and check out his channel @paintucation Its a veritable gold mine of how to tips for you guys and some great car builds

@jerryhatrick5860 Ай бұрын

I've been flowing this build. Kind wish he'd kept it stock with the ugly chrome bumpers one year only hahahaha. But its a fun build.

@paintucation Ай бұрын

Huge thank you to Kiwi!!! It was a fun day, and we made good headway!! Cheers!

@aspalovin Ай бұрын

"There was more good about this car than the other''. What were you dealing with on the other one!!!? The Stern of the Titanic?.. LOL

@jseal21 Ай бұрын

I had no clue you have a channel on KZbin. My Saturday mornings can go back to the good ole days.

@jonfreeman7486 Ай бұрын

Two of my favorite guys in one video.

@marvinellis1517 Ай бұрын

I had a 1973 split bumper......nice look 😊

@guyjordan8201 Ай бұрын

God I miss friendships like this. You guys add a lot of joy; thanks.

@robbieautrey3158 Ай бұрын

Nice of you to go and help Kevin out Kiwi. Can't wait to see what the conversion will look like once he does the Split bumper on it..

@The_R-n-I_Guy Ай бұрын

Been watching Kevin longer than KZbin! Love his channel too! I miss watching all the car shows on Saturday mornings. Since you guys are fairly close. Maybe we could have a semi-regular get together. Either do evry other show on the other's channel. Or both of you have cameras going and release it on both channels from different perspectives. Maybe have Kevin come to the Kiwi shop for some. You at his shop for others. I'm just spitballing here. But I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one who wants to see a more in-depth and regular collaboration with you two. Just a thought 😊. Keep up the good work fellas

@johna1160 Ай бұрын

Chris, I'm guessing you forgot to bring the lavalier (clip on) mic with you to Kevin's. There's a huge difference in sound level and quality when you're behind the camera as opposed to in front of it. Not a huge deal, but I like to hear (and understand) everything you say. I'm learning a lot from your shared nuggets of wisdom and experience, and I don't want to miss anything.

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

I'd managed to break my mic the day before but I have a new one now😬

@aspalovin Ай бұрын

Have you met Derek yet Kiwi? Would be fun to see you two get a hold of an old Aussie Ford for a revival and then you do a cool resto-mod?.. like the fast back Cougar?

@MidnightOilsRestoration Ай бұрын

Boy Kevin loves to drag you in helping on second gen Camaros! I remember that black one years ago when you and a whole group tag-teamed it! Good friends always answer the call 😅…thanks Chris 😊

@TonyGeneseo Ай бұрын

Awesome video !! I’ve said so many times how much of a pleasure it is to watch you do what you do and the way you explain things and your talent and knowledge that was earned ! Being appreciated for your knowledge by friends and others, but it feels like playing around helping a friend. How can it get better than that ?!?! Take care !

@shedred1967 Ай бұрын

Awesome repair.

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

😎👍

@guywerry6614 Ай бұрын

Imagine having someone of Kiwi's talents drop in your project! Nothing wrong with a 74 Camaro ... it's going to be a great project.

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

Cheers mate!

@Nine_Finger_Wrenching Ай бұрын

Greetings! Kevin sent me. 😎👍

@butcher390 Ай бұрын

Ralley sport Camaro , nice 👌 That rocker is coming out MINT !! Are roof skins available ??

@paintucation Ай бұрын

Yes, @autometaldirect has them.

@alantrimble2881 Ай бұрын

You can pretty much build a classic Camaro or Mustang from a catalog. They sold millions of ‘em & pretty much everything is available new.

@shotsrodder Ай бұрын

She’s a little toasty 😂😂 I know that you guys will do it right 😎

@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 Ай бұрын

I built a lot of these 74 through 77 out of wrecks when I was younger. I still have big pile of these Parts left in the barn. Thanks for bringing back those memories.

@erich3273 Ай бұрын

Love to hear and see the work you guys do

@Kenjh71 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Interesting collabs, hope to see more in the future.

@SpeedyG289 Ай бұрын

A master class Kiwi. You’ve earned that bourbon. Cheers!

@charlesdalton985 Ай бұрын

This collaboration brought me to your channel. Thanks for sharing this perspective and all the great content you've put out. ~ Chuck

@ldnwholesale8552 Ай бұрын

That must be the last of the flat back window cars. I prefer the look of the early cars BUT the later ones have nicer trim and drive nider as well. Though I am 6'1 with a dodgey back so I cannot drive them for very long. I have to sit up straight and then my head is in the hoodliner

@fishgeralding9224 Ай бұрын

I knew it was a 74 when I saw the rear window reveal. In 75 the window came down into the sail panels. I bought a 74 new, always despised the ugly aluminum bumpers on it. Lol Bless your heart for helping him out! 👍Kevin, no cheese on Chris's sandwich! 😂

@countswing284 Ай бұрын

Great job guys. Saving another rusty, bent classic car. Surprising how nice the inner structure was on that roof. Cheers! 😎👍🏎🏁🏁

@krazi77 Ай бұрын

the nice thing about these cars, they can be built entirely from a catalog.

@nitromyke Ай бұрын

My favorite year for a 2nd gen Camaro !

@garrypritchard1658 Ай бұрын

The roof looks like it was at the battle of ( the little big horn)😅😅😅

@user-Brad37Ford Ай бұрын

Hey Kevin , great show !! Good seeing Kiwi , all ya need is UTG on the show ! Take it easy ! 👍

@Rock-Forehead Ай бұрын

Should take a whack at the front rear spring perches to see if they are still sound as well...

@IowaBudgetRCBashers Ай бұрын

Awesome. It’s cool seeing you guys collaborate

@douglasatkinson2476 Ай бұрын

I appreciate that you have gone to Chris who knows rust-tangs like no other....

@garyhosier4765 Ай бұрын

Hey Kiwi! How about sharing some of your experience on mounting engines? Specifically I have a 69 Camaro I’m dropping in a BB. I’m using the stock style frame mount but Prothane polyurethane motor mounts. They don’t even fit the frame mount. They are the tall narrow mount but they suck. I tried installing the engine but couldn’t get alignment to get bolts in. I lifted it back up and removed the motor mounts and tried to bolt them to frame mount and couldn’t even get them that way! That’s bad😢. Now I’m grinding on them and opening holes some to get them to mount before I reinstall them.

@EndOfTime. Ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video.

@debbiebermudez5890 Ай бұрын

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Well when he started I thought he was nuts ; but after fallowing he was right not so bad , don’t miss understand it is a lot of work ! Nice job guys ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍🇺🇸

@gulfy09 Ай бұрын

Dr Kiwi to the rescue..

@GeekGinger Ай бұрын

At least when you swap the 74 to the earlier front it already has the matching small rear window. My 71 was originally a parts car for a 72 that turned out to be beyond hope once I dug into it. Funny how that works 😂. The 71 was a $800 and pulled out of a field but it was mostly solid.

@terrycarter8929 Ай бұрын

I was wondering where Kevin went to. I liked him as a host.

@daviddial7010 Ай бұрын

Compare the measurements from center to the undamaged pillar. And length from hinge to latch pin.

@stelitejet Ай бұрын

What breaking out in a rash.... You can shower.... 😂 Shit I'm not a Ford man and still watch your channel 😂

@rexfariss5653 Ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@oldtimerf7602 Ай бұрын

Kiwi, what TV were you a part of?

@donaldhalls2189 Ай бұрын

Should be a great car when finished, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

@PETERNESS Ай бұрын

Would the HQ Monaro Coupe be Australias equivalent Kiwi?

@strokermaverick Ай бұрын

Kiwi, Kevin is paintucation, you are bodyucation!

@dewreckdeberjack9618 Ай бұрын

Rock on!

@garrypritchard1658 Ай бұрын

What's it like working on a proper car be your envyous😂😂😂😂

@robertchall8576 Ай бұрын

looks like a lot of work.

@jerryhatrick5860 Ай бұрын

Bet he won't post a video you ask him not to. Seems like a solid dude.

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

Kevin is a top bloke, what you see on camera is what you get in real life! I'm fortunate to be able to call him a friend !!

@StevenMilne-sm4fk Ай бұрын

Least they make the panels these days for the popular models.😎ponch had a gold one in chips?

@pauljones2031 Ай бұрын

Wow I remember that guy from powernation tv.

@DanEBoyd 11 күн бұрын

I would want a '70-'73 to start with, if I was doing a Split Bumper conversion. It really doesn't matter, but it would drive my ADD @$$ bonkers, knowing that the car's appearance doesn't match the VIN...🤣 I like the later second gens too, but prefer the '70-'73 - and with Firebirds as well. GM nailed it with the early second gens!

@GeorgeMelle-vu1tb Ай бұрын

Looks like it was a vinyl top car Kiwi can do it good luck guys.

@barrycuda3769 Ай бұрын

So, he's converting it to the earlier 1970-1973 look , with the round taillights etc ? . Iv'e heard that people are doing that now. It's good that the '74 model still had the nice looking back window ( less work), personally I hate the later wrap around type on the Firebirds and Camaros.

@LongIslandMopars Ай бұрын

That’s my question, too.

@itneverwasme Ай бұрын

Great vid....you two should start a new channel named Kiwi-Kev

@melvindavis2789 Ай бұрын

How do I get on the list of people that can call ya up for help/advice? Looks like its gonna be great when its done. I have found several little issues while stripping everything to bare metal. Nothing major, so far, has only been cosmetic.

@garrypritchard1658 Ай бұрын

How much did you push the right hand a pillar out to get the bottom of the left hand a pillar right it should have been put on a rack and pulled out just asking kiwi😂😂😂

@nickbruni8041 Ай бұрын

🤘🏼🍻⛽️

@TAVOAu Ай бұрын

👀👍

@glennnickerson8438 Ай бұрын

Poor Kiwi, a Camaro!😲

@jayweiss4378 Ай бұрын

That’s a lot work… looking forward to watching it and not doing it 😂

@davidmiller1618 Ай бұрын

I would go with bourbon also.

@paulhoogeveen7353 Ай бұрын

Barra power the Camaro??? 😉

@VarandMusic Ай бұрын

This channel gets better with every video, not seeing uncle Tony anymore is also a delight.

@harriettedaisy2233 Ай бұрын

Kiwi, don't confuse me. I'm a self confusing model requiring no external input to attain maximum confusion levels. 😅

@garyhosier4765 Ай бұрын

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

It varies. A lot of the Mustang ll kit come with premade urethane mounts so your tied in to using them. Urethane mounts can be quite harsh as there is little give in them. If you're not making huge HP I'd be tempted to use rubber mounts. Hope this helps 😎👍

@garyhosier4765 Ай бұрын

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I’m tempted but Its a 498 dyno’d at 627hp and 600 lbft. I don’t know if that’s huge but it’s a lot to me. Would rubber control it?

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

@@garyhosier4765 yeah that's a lot for rubber mounts !

@johncorley4506 Ай бұрын

Do you have a video on how to flush mount a windshield or back glass on the 60s mustang if not do you know someone that does. I have a 68 id loke to do that with

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ай бұрын

I did it on my 66 but that was 12 years ago, way before I was making videos. It's a lot of work but look awesome. There is a company making oversize front and rear glass specifically to be flush mounted. That saves you a lot of time but they're about $1200 each plus shipping.....

@johnwhitaker545 28 күн бұрын

I could never figure out why people gravitate towards the split bumper cars. The turn signal placement and those little bumpers don’t flow well with the rest of the car. The signals underneath the solid bumper complete the cars.