Today i will walk you guys through what it is and what it takes to daily drive an old car!
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@Laascaanood6143 жыл бұрын
I really like how he just say keep it simple. Just do the basics not a ls swap
@w41duvernay3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE NO LS swap. Engines have their own characteristics unique to them, keep it Oldsmobile. May I suggest a 425 Oldsmobile guts in a 455 block.
@saucytony4609Ай бұрын
@@w41duvernaythanks olds keep it olds id put 403 in with 350 heads
@gordocarbo23 күн бұрын
@@w41duvernay LS swaps are so overrated no reason to it just complicates things! Beauty of these cars is they are very simple. Less to go wrong. WIring harness, nothing to them. All available aftermarket now Affordable for insurance parts, can add an OD trans if you fwy drive a lot. No reason to go efi. Been daily driving musclecars since my 1st car, mid 80s. I always set aside 1000 after buying them. Go through it bumper to bumper. New wheel cylinders if it had drum brakes, all new hoses inc brake hoses very important! New fluids tune up parts New mech fuel and water pump belts wether it needed it or not. If it had AC get it working. New tires, all th elittle stuff that can leave you stranded. 160 high flow milodon stat and plastic flex fan. Never ever had one of them break down and leave me stranded and I wasnt easy on them. Evne after a 100k 12 yr frame off I plan to do the same now that Im retired in my 50s. Gonna love every second, too! Big cubes, or a long stroke is where its at on the street. Torque throws you back in the seat not hp. New paint? So what drive it anyways. SOlid lifters same thing you dont have to "adjust them all the time" thats a wives tale!
@powermovemj66594 жыл бұрын
the fact that you have a old car is great
@kineticsurf4 жыл бұрын
Sweet Olds. Every trip to the grocery store is an adventure in a jalopy. Always super stoked to see something like your bomb on the street. A well prepared and maintained classic ride used daily says everything about the pilot. Means that dude is smart, patient, creative, brave and prepared. Party on.
@skepticalmechanics174 жыл бұрын
kineticsurf thanks for the support brother! Love daily driving old cars its a life style hard to handle 😎
@Jo_Wardy3 жыл бұрын
they did it 1969 and onwards I'm sure they can do it today. regardless of who you are.
@tedkaczynski3126 Жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 hey guys! What kind of paint did you use in this video?
@Jo_Wardy3 жыл бұрын
if you daily drive an old car from the 60's you would drive it for work friends groceries to the mall on holidays and for towing. thats a real daily driver. love that people daily cars 20+ year old cars 30+ 40+ and so on.
@BoltofTalons3 жыл бұрын
Hey, the car that I have in my profile picture is a daily driven classic that me and a mechanic named Joe saved from the car crusher. All the parts are original and refurbished, and it works amazing. Its a 1988 oldsmobile delta 88 royale sedan. It had 179k on the odometer when I bought it for $450, and put in another $145 for a water pump. Some of us younger guys are wanting to save the classic cars that aren't priced above our means of living. Some of the newer cars aren't very appealing.
@BoltofTalons3 жыл бұрын
And my father had a 1969 Cutlass 442 in high school that had the factory Gold paint
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
nice cutlass man! glad u saved it, im with you new cars are too boring!
@BoltofTalons3 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 thank you
@beararms69452 ай бұрын
I drive my 73 mustang mach 1 every day unless it's raining 😂 I didn't buy a knickknack 😂
@super_retro84653 жыл бұрын
I also think it depends on your lifestyle, your job. If you live 10-15 min from your work or some grocery stores etc...it's not too bad. Or a decent job to help pay for parts here and there. Also helps to know some local mechanics as well to help you out on projects
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Very good point! Definitely depends on the lifestyle and friends help alot too!
@grindsoul3 жыл бұрын
Been daily driving an 85 Cutlass for the last year.. Its been interesting to say the least lol. definitely keeps you on your toes
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
lol definitely! builds character also love g body cutlass hopefully we can get one on the channel soon!
@Anaconda-squeeze2 жыл бұрын
I drive a 85 monte...but I don't daily drive it
@sebastianpalacio80723 жыл бұрын
That’s a badass ride! I’m 15 and I own a 78 Silverado and I love it.
@app_manifestation2 ай бұрын
do you still have one?
@graciechristine103 жыл бұрын
I drive my old stuff on average 500 miles a week and have never owned a car that didnt have a carb and its been working for me.. everyone else drove these cars daily at a period of time so why shouldnt i 😊
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Thats great man! Lets keep these cars running
@JAdam-xl9fk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I bought my 69 cutlass S for $200 from a neighbor in 1982 when I was 16. It was rough even back then, but made a lot of memories. Nicknamed the Battle Wagon after surviving being rear ended by a vw. Long may she run.
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Haha the battle wagon! But $200 for a 69 cutlass, thats a steal! You still have it?
@JAdam-xl9fk3 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 Sadly the rust was too much for me. Sold it about 1990.
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
@@JAdam-xl9fk sorry to hear that man! Are you planning on buying another one in the future?
@Pissrust693 жыл бұрын
I daily an 88 camaro with a 350 5 speed manual. Never had an issue. Just lots and LOTS of preventative maintenance.
@groundshakersociety66373 жыл бұрын
My 84 camaro just had tons of wiring issues
@Pissrust693 жыл бұрын
@@groundshakersociety6637 was it cuz someone had their fat little fingers in there or was it chewed up and corroded?
@groundshakersociety66373 жыл бұрын
@@Pissrust69 a little of all 3, had to go in a completely make a new wire harness from scratch.
@Pissrust69 Жыл бұрын
@@groundshakersociety6637 way she goes lol. I’ve since built my camaro and now it only comes out in the summer. Been daily driving a 77 impala for the last year, all year in canada. No issues either. Did have to replace most of the suspension since it was old but thats it. 800 bucks cad on rock auto for everything i needed
@davidrollins4962 Жыл бұрын
My year. First car i bought out of high school. Still have it. 2 door sedan. Love the ride.Been restoring body off for 40 years. Congratulations on your ride. From Ontario Canada
@Ideal.WhiplashTV8 ай бұрын
Nice dude! I have a 1966 sport fury i bought as my first car, im 18. I love it, it has a 318 and its straigt piped.
@noahgaray7923 Жыл бұрын
Love to see it. I just sold my 1972 Cutlass Supreme almost exactly a year ago. It was in similar shape to your 69. Not perfect, just an all American backstreet brawler. Just yesterday, I picked up a 1988 Caprice 9C1. Time to start changing the fluids and getting it into daily driver condition. If you handle the basics, especially ignition, old cars are very easy to daily drive.
@obedientmas2983 жыл бұрын
I’m 17 and I drive a 67 firebird
@johnnie23882 жыл бұрын
Great video! I just bought a 84' Dodge Ram D150 few weeks ago. It's my first classic carbureted vehicle. I couldn't be happier..and I'm ready to tackle her & restore her.
@fishypictures3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly how I roll. Every day.
@yingyang2033 жыл бұрын
Picked up a 73 duster plan on daily driving it I work in a shop as it is so suspension was the first all upgraded super stock 2800 leaf springs did kyb shocks strucks all around new control arms tie rods rims tires and had to fix a header gasket leak so just replaced them w race headers and left them open needles to say my neighborhood loves me
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Wow thats alot of work! Good job im sure it rides very nice now, 73s have been under appreciate it for years! Happy that people are starting to realize how good they are! He’ll yeah disturbing the peace simce 1973 lol
@mincenchez58873 жыл бұрын
So jealous of that cutlass. I’m 16 and currently own a ford cortina and although it’s an awesome car I got for a great deal (aswell as the car is in stunning condition) I can’t wait for the day I can afford to buy a hunk of junk rust bucket of an American muscle car with a v8 in it. Cheapest cutlass where I live right now is $20,000 and it’s got a rust hole through the drivers side floor.
@ocelotcake93592 жыл бұрын
81 impala wagon rocking a 5.7 l 350 v8 out of an inboard boat love it man alot of space for surf boards
@dreamingcode2 жыл бұрын
I love this video so much! I'm have a couple of classics which I wish I could work on myself. I find if you dont have the skill spend more to get a car that is in good shape until you learn how to fix more. You should have a main reliable car too. This way you arent pressed is your classic goes down. Once you get more skills you can buy cars cheaper that need more work you can handle. Always good to have a garage you can work out of too. Or bite the bullet and spend for a car already restored
@balestinian Жыл бұрын
No joke this is the best car video I have ever had the pleasure of watching on the world wide web. The official car gateway drug. Thank you.
@robbyrob83493 жыл бұрын
Awesome Olds👍. I'm seeing a lot more and more old cars, trucks 30+ years old on the road as daily drivers. As modern vehicles become more, more expensive, people are going to have no choice but, to buy old cars, put rebuilt engines, rebuilt transmissions in them, keep them alive like all of those 1950's cars in Cuba lol
@commando80883 жыл бұрын
Just started watching but already commenting. Since I was 17 I only owned “classic” cars. I totaled my 64 impala and for the past 4 years I dailyed a 69 Impala. School, work and a gf who lives 50 miles away. Zero issues. Its stock btw. Maintain your car and you’ll have zero issues
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Glad u support us man!!! 64 impala thats a hell of a first car, sad its gone but i do love the full size 69s! We gotta drive them, not park them, sounds like urs Skeptical Mechanics certified! Keep wrenching man!
@bradparris992 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you wear both the lap and shoulder belts in your Impala.
@Pilikestortoises3 жыл бұрын
All i want is to have an old car like yours as a daily driver, only issue is that my job is delivering food for a local restaurant. I make very good money there at least for an 18 year old, so i dont plan on leaving any time soon. But i cant be driving a Cutlass on deliveries and beating the hell out of it
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Hahah play it smart get one when it works out!
@tomsriv4 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I'm looking to get a 71-72 with a olds 350 and a stick shift. Hard to find stick shift cars of this era and even more rare on the more upscale Oldsmobiles. I figure if I find the right car I'll swap an M-21 in it or maybe even the S-10 five speed since it isn't going to have that much torque.
@skepticalmechanics174 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying the content! We appreciate the support. A olds with a M-21 Muncie would definitely be a badass build!
@mr.pigeon93143 жыл бұрын
Fellow Oldsmobile driver, hello.
@lindsaymcpherson47443 жыл бұрын
My car buddies think I'm nuts but the 69 olds cutloose is the best looking muscle car !!
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Best car ever man!!!
@mikabjorninen8203 жыл бұрын
Nice old cutlas .i still have my toronado and also a 455 olds in my boat.Oldsmobile factory used more zinc in their cars in those days than other manufacturers .you can still find many unrusted oldsmobiles.im an old poop but love the sound and power of olds.cheers! Keep enjoying oldsmobiles they never die.
@Meanmachine22683 жыл бұрын
Bought myself an 1968 Olds Vista Cruiser,its a beater now,but it runs and drives good and I want to make it my daily.
@damiennewyorker81054 жыл бұрын
Great Video and a new fan! I have a 69 Cutlass too that was beaten to hell from the original owner and I do the same gameplan you do; fix all the neglected maintenance, get a Pertronix kit, new plug wires, coil, re-core the radiator, new brakes, tranny tune-up, new Red Top Optima and it comes alive again! Add Old School Mags on Cooper GTs and add some cool stickers - I'm good for the first year! I don't even bother with paint in the beginning but I start banging out 50 years of dents, looking for missing NOS parts on eBay and have fun driving it all day long in Los Angeles Traffic without a worry. Better than a trailer queen and the girls love it more than last year's Camaro, or BMW HA! Here's a great trick I do - Get the original Maintenace Repair book that GM made for the dealership mechanics back in the day. Great job, Bro!
@skepticalmechanics174 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great project!!! Keep us posted man, also let us know if u upload a video of it would love to see it!
@damiennewyorker81054 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 you know I will thanks man
@Guarino394 ай бұрын
I’m picking up a 1972 cutlass s with a 455 w30 swap today. I have watched this video 5 times now.
@gt-37guy63 жыл бұрын
Some locals by me have a 1969 442 that has the same rattle can paint but in dark purple / blue...they splurged and bought 50 spray cans to "restore" her... They have a blast with the car and take it to lots of local shows, and is daily driven 400 Olds auto. You have some Great advice to people looking to get into the hobby. It takes a long time to get all of the weak points taken care of to make a 50 year old car "reliable". Over 7 years having a 70 Tempest, I was left on the side of the road at least 5 times including two flatbed tows....stick with it!
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear there people driving these cars out there. 70 tempest thats a rare Pontiac! But it defended be like that broke down multiple times but its part of gettto know the car and what you need to prioritize when fixing! Agree Stick with it!!!
@mkshffr49362 ай бұрын
Just about the only GM I would consider. Very classy cars.
@ronaldpalmer218010 ай бұрын
Thanks guy ,very informative, I also have a green 71 convertible cutlass,thank God I have friends who have old cars ,they saved me alot of money .
@Drey19573 жыл бұрын
My daily is a 1985 chevy caprice 305 I had for a year and drove last winter Now I'm buying a 1968 mercury monterey with a 390 32k Miles
@inkey2Ай бұрын
This is why I always like "basic" vintage cars....65 Novas, old falcons old dodge darts etc. Keep all my tools in the trunk and the most likely spare parts to fail.....hoses, belts, cap, points, radiator sealer, etc. Once had a heater core blow 50 miles from home. All I did was bypass the core with a hose. When I was young all I drove was vintage cars. After owning a 1962 Chrysler,, that cured me from buying luxury cars. If they break down on the road......can't fix them on the spot.
@juststuntproductions3 жыл бұрын
Love this guy. Make him the Classic car President
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
haha thanks man! i promise to not disappoint you guys!!!
@marionino577110 ай бұрын
just bought a 65 barracuda for a daily driver - I moved from Chicago to Atlanta, so I don't have to worry about winter, but the super hot summers is a challenge without AC. And patience is keyyyy, you have to love it, otherwise you will learn to hate it
@MagnumXL4202 жыл бұрын
I deliver pizza in an 85 Buick LeSabre :p sometimes I even get the 77 Toronado out, and deliver in that for giggles from time to time. You're absolutely right though, everyone loves seeing the old iron on the road!
@tombob6713 жыл бұрын
People give you thimbs up because you are beating the new car system of $600 and up car payments and debt slavery for up to 7 years
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! Definitely beating the system, honestly its a lifestyle and i love it!
@shawnstrong73310 ай бұрын
Love it beautiful ride im buying an 84 monte carlo ss with a 350 in it i can't wait to get her going
@jaco51872 жыл бұрын
I daily a 66 Mustang. Other than a lap belt, it has no safety features whatsoever. It scares the crap out of me, but I love it. Fuck all these modem cars with their computers.
@skepticalmechanics172 жыл бұрын
Yeah its a rush everytime u drive one of these things! But it makes us better drivers😅
@bradparris992 жыл бұрын
Great car. Feel around up on the headliner as there may be mounts for the shoulder belts. If so, I would definitely add them.
@bryanyokofich50212 жыл бұрын
I used to daily my 86 Camaro everyday. Needless to say every day was an adventure
@thedullone Жыл бұрын
Driving a super cool so called beater that runs good is the way to go. Why worry about every dent and ding. Plus with even limited tools and knowledge you can work on them yourself. 👍👍
@neimz20073 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys keep it up...
@jonathancomfort9939 Жыл бұрын
Can't believe you refer to that 69 classic as a "beater"....regardless of its condition it's golden, purely my opinion.
@TheREALOC19722 жыл бұрын
I daily drive a 77 Buick Skylark with a 307 in it for the last 15 years. I paid $800 for it and put another $800 putting it on the road. It needed a new battery, new tires, new brakes and the fluids changed. Since getting it I had the "Outlaw" chrome wheels on it when I bought it and I traded them with a buddy for some steel wheels and just repainted them black and put some cheap baby moons them. Since i've owned it pulled out the seats, went to a Carpet outlet and paid $50 for a carpet remnant that was big enough to cover the floor, I've pulled out bench seat and bought some buckets out of a wrecked Cavalier for $25 and put them in. I went to a cap I also yanked out the back seat and just put a piece of 1/2" plywood there, covered it with the left over carpet and put some speakers in it. I've also repainted the block in place and repainted the valve covers and Air Cleaner. This summer while I'm on vacation I'm going to roll it in the garage and lay down a cheap paint job with the Duplicolor paint, two tone deep blue and white roof close to what it is now, It's a daily driver, I don't need a $10,000 paint job on it, it just has to look decent for cruise nights.
@TommTooTone3 жыл бұрын
I love the A body, I got a 4 door A body Skylark. My car has never broken down on me I think it's bcuz I prematurely change oils
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Hey im with you man! Too many oil changes is not a bad thing, it can only help😅
@Pissrust693 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 lol i change mine every 1000 kms. I can definitely relate
@coralyscapeles15093 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Truly my dream car
@noampitlik23322 жыл бұрын
My grandma had that car. Hers had the 2-barrel, low-compression 350.
@ramirodiaz45454 жыл бұрын
That's the way I've always done it. My daily, everywhere and everyday is a 90 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a 401and a 3310 780 cfm Holley that I installed. Bought in Yosemite and drove home to Ontario, California. I only paid $1750 for it. 🤘👍
@danhoyland1423 жыл бұрын
Dude you put a 401 in a cherokee?? That’s badass!!!
@ramirodiaz45453 жыл бұрын
@@danhoyland142 it's not a XJ it's a FSJ. It's the big ones with the wood paneling that all the artsy fartsies pay big money for. It's the one in my profile pic.
@supremecut71683 жыл бұрын
I love those wheels!! Cool show bro
@robertfrantz4788Ай бұрын
That's a nice Cutlass, the wheels are cool. It's solid, and it'll last you a long time. Enjoy.
@thug_piojo71112 жыл бұрын
this was a perfect encouraging video, mom says no to me buying a oldie but my chicano ass dad says yes!!!!!
@abandonedwayamoon87493 жыл бұрын
I love this car I can't wait until I can drive !
@LoveHipHopLifeStyle2 жыл бұрын
Lots of trueness in this video
@Pissrust69 Жыл бұрын
Been daily driving a 1977 impala all year in alberta for the last year and a half. No issues. Had to replace most of the suspension though since it was old but thats about it. 800 bucks CAD on rock auto for everything. You really cant go wrong with an old car.
@GJ-DT3 жыл бұрын
Badass car, where you get buckets?
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
i got them from a garage sell!
@mrwoodchuck57013 жыл бұрын
I support this 💯, 71 owner
@KoopaXross2 жыл бұрын
In my experience the new cars break down before the old ones. That was the case with my RX-7 FC turbo 2 from 89 vs. audi s3 from 2015 and chevy aveo from 2013. Those 2 started making weird noises half a year ago. The chevy is creaking on the springs whenever u turn the steering wheel at all and needed a coil replaced.
@noampitlik23322 жыл бұрын
Remember. These cars were all daily drivers when new.
@pauldeschamps8965 Жыл бұрын
Keep them rolling
@burtbunns22703 жыл бұрын
I remember high school it was g 60s chrome wheels air shock's stickers on the window and a thrush muffler ... 😂 Now if it's not got back up camera or safety features of all kinds people don't know how to drive them 😂😂😂
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Im definitely going for that 60s street car vibe! Also strongly agree cars now a days are making people bad drivers! They rely too much on all the features!
@Galyouth2 жыл бұрын
Trying to get a nova 2 but ain't got the cash. Saving up though. Gonna get it one if these days.
@skepticalmechanics172 жыл бұрын
We all been there! Keep hustling bro, u get ur nova soon
@keepingitstreetproductions14143 жыл бұрын
Cool video
@Sn34kB013 жыл бұрын
I own a 71 Ranchero 500
@bradparris992 жыл бұрын
I had my grandfather's when I was a teenager. I would highly recommend wearing both the lap and shoulder belts. From personal experience, they are life savers in a collision.
@huntinwabbits7933 Жыл бұрын
I daily drive a 700 HP Hurst clone 442 in socal. Fun.
@ScarlettFire3413 жыл бұрын
those doors are off a 68 / with the vent fly windows / unless it's an 1969 F85
@basilcarroll97292 жыл бұрын
It's a 2 door post coup. Could be had in Cutlass or F85.
@unknown-co3hu3 жыл бұрын
i bought a 72 chevelle with a 396 and winters almost over. i have 4 months left of high school and well this is my first car and i’m 18. what should i look out for with an old car? i don’t care about how my car looks, i just want to daily drive it, i just did a oil change, spark plugs, coolant flush, power steering fluid and put on new tires, other than getting 9mpg.... what would you recommend i put more money into to keep the car reliable and not brake down
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear ur going this route! Also chevelle thats a great first car congrats man, looks like u got the basics down so far! I say ur next move would be make sure ur carburetor is running solid,quality shocks make a huge difference (i got bilstein), steering suspension kit (it will fix the play on the steering), new ball joints, disc brakes if u don’t have them already, sending Unit on the fuel tank and fuel pump, After all that u should have a solid daily. Next u can start diving into servicing the transmission and rear end! But good luck and keep us posted with the build!
@unknown-co3hu3 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 thanks man and you aswell, i love a body cars and my dad has a 72 chevelle aswell which is what made me want to get one, i haven’t been able to drive it yet because of the snow here in michigan
@baggy89523 ай бұрын
Im fixing up my 1969 volvo amazon at the moment, im planning on daily driving it. (that is if my parents will allow it).
@SwedishEmpire1700Ай бұрын
You guys gotta remember these cars USED to be daily driven back in the day so why not today?
@no-damn-alias3 жыл бұрын
You clearly live in a place where there's no road salt. Then this is ok if you want to do that although depending on the modell parts might be a problem. Where I live they salt the roads like it's a contest. My 07 is just about to completely rust out. I just couldn't bring it over my heart to drive a real classic car in winter here.
@heavyweightchampionofdaworld3 жыл бұрын
What kind of seats are in the cutlass?
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Not sure I bought them off a parts car! They are definitely aftermarket
@domquixote16153 жыл бұрын
What about the fuel consumption? Is it ok for a daily drive?
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
Lol This thing eats gas!!!!! I should’ve talked about that, when daily driving one of this thing u can’t worry about gas! Just pump it don’t even look at the prices 😅
@domquixote16153 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 hahahaha, thank you for the honesty! It would be nice if you make a video talking about this topic. Or maybe it would be sad 😆
@LazDombovic3 жыл бұрын
love it
@mrperkinsthehusky2 жыл бұрын
I wanna daily drive a 50s classic form local driving think it’s a good idea?
@juststuntproductions3 жыл бұрын
Love those seats. What are they called?
@skepticalmechanics173 жыл бұрын
thanks! im not sure what they are but i bought them from a guy parting out his project car!
@Metalodeath Жыл бұрын
If only these days you could find a car like that’s not a roller for $1000 lol
@moparnut62864 жыл бұрын
I'm no.83 sub great channel!
@skepticalmechanics174 жыл бұрын
83, thanks for the support!
@christophersilva76342 жыл бұрын
Daily driving a 65 Impala SS😴😴
@justsumguy2u8 ай бұрын
If you're gonna daily drive an old beater, Oldsmobile is the way to go---their V8's ran forever
@dariojob1002 жыл бұрын
How goes it with gasoline at the moment? Because i will move to the US from Europe. Cheerz
@dariojob1002 жыл бұрын
I mean gasoline, for dealy driving
@bryanball89094 жыл бұрын
Until I seen the custom battery hold down, spend the money and get a real hold down. It'll probably eliminate some of the problems.
@skepticalmechanics174 жыл бұрын
Bryan Ball thanks for caring i will put it on our suggestion box! That battery isn’t going anywhere and the strap dosent cause any problems it just holds the battery! This baby is a daily driver not a trailer queen so i think we can live with out the real hold down.
@bryanball89094 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 I'm actually working on my 1970 F85
@ramirodiaz45454 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah BTW I only paid $65 for that Holley and a $25 Ebay rebuild kit y sas pelate
@skepticalmechanics174 жыл бұрын
Ramiro Diaz thats definitely a deal!
@danielamighetti68909 ай бұрын
How can I paint my car like yours??
@tommywatterson52762 жыл бұрын
I'd like to find a mid 80's Olds Toronado in great shape. And drive it daily.
@kali44212 жыл бұрын
Hey, I was trying to search for old car reliability and ur vid came up. Idk much about american cars but I found one that is affordable for me right now and i'm not sure uf it is a good idea to buy it as an everyday car. It's a 1980 Oldsmobile 98 from Japan which I trust because they take very good care of their cars but i'm kind of skeptic about the deal. I am trying to zoom in on the engine because the price seems sketchy for a car like that so I feel like the catch is they are selling it for cheap because it might be problematic. Of course there is no photo of the hood popped up upfront they just took it from the side of the car and it's a little blurred as it is a little further away. Although, I am able to notice some minor rusts and the circular air filter seems rusted and beat up which I am worried about because I live in a very humid place and not many people out here know much about these cars. Is it a good or bad idea to get it? I need your opinion, based on your knowledge and experience. Thank you in advance🤙🏽 Btw ur stickers are bad ass🤣
@skepticalmechanics172 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear ur trying to get into oldskool muscle! From japan! Thats great history but theres alot of factors that matter, if i was you I would try to meet up with the seller and check out the car in person! Alot of times its more about what your plans are for the car? Once you figure that out you can lay down the pluses and minuses, you need to know what you can live with, rust? Bad transmission? No interior? Also keep in mind any old car will be problematic into you get familiar with it, its gona take a while to get it 100% keep us posted we want to know how this goes!
@kali44212 жыл бұрын
@@skepticalmechanics17 Thanks for getting back. I can't fly to Japan to meet with the dealer though😅 I'm buying it off a website that ships it directly from Japan to your location. It's a great way to score some sick vintage japanese cars for cheap and jdm cars too. I know many who have purchased cars from the website and I have helped some friends get theirs and it seems legit and true to it's word. This is the first time I have seen an American car on it going for low though and I just sold my car so I need a temporary car. But with what you have said I might have to think about it because I don't know if I have the time but, I am up for a challenge though. Appreciate you🤙🏽 For anybody interested in the website and this is not a promo, it's called CarsFromJapan. Keep in mind tho, shipping costs and pricing may vary depending on your location.
@patrickmatias7462 жыл бұрын
I think it’s totally possible to daily drive a classic car, it just has to be set up right
@patrickmatias7462 жыл бұрын
You properly set up competent suspension, brakes, and engine cooling
@TrinidadBadMon3 күн бұрын
Me too 64 fury
@user-david626521 күн бұрын
I got a mint 65 chevelle ss 4speed 283 for free was passed to me