This is my Granny’s car from Kansas!!! She is a whopping 4’9 which explains the sunvisor! So many memories in this car! I am also the daughter of Tim’s Auto Sales! We are alive and thriving!!!! I am apart of the daily operations!!! Thank you for a great video!

"not only can you be on the spectrum, but you can be in it too" got me rolling, lmao

Please never stop speaking out for right to repair! Absolute legend

The hello kitty steering wheel cover just adds a level of sophistication and elegance that is incomprehensible, who would ever let go of such an amazing machine?

Rich with the red hair girl in the passenger seat, JR with the solid camera work, I thought I was watching the new GTA VI trailer

Emergency personnel pole. Yep.

The funniest part is the sound of the busted axels tinkling on the ground as he's being towed, hiding behind the sun visor. That's like peak Uncle Rich right there!

was an honor transporting this for you! great video made me laugh a lot! I didn't even notice the sun visor when i was in it lol.

Get this man an Academy Award for videography!

I'm just glad you finally realized the potential of that sun visor and what it's actually meant for.

You could have taken that to Robot Cantina. He's in Kansas and he could have hooked that thing up with a lawnmower engine or something to get you home. 😂

I had an 87 Chevy spectrum. It was a factory turbo 4 cylinder. Apparently it was a pretty rare car. I loved it when I was 17. It was a blast to drive. I drove it until the turbo died. Turbos were expensive in the late 90's so I sold it. Would love to find another one for cheap now.

When you come back I'll have a turbine swapped Geo Storm ready for you (chain drive of course) 🚀

I had one of these as a hatchback. That little Isuzu motor it came with had no problem revving to over 7000 rpm every day. It was an interesting little car.

At 29:55 I think I see the problem with the final drive setup. It looks like the CV shaft is using taper sheeves to attach the CV to the keyed shaft that is supported by the bearing blocks. This is not unusual and is common on power equipment and the like. But the taper sheeve is designed to be compressed and held on the shaft/keyway by an outer portion (usually a belt pulley or sprocket). The taper sheeve even has smooth and threaded holes which are used to install and remove the 2 parts (like a built-in bearing/gear puller.) Without the compression of the taper, there is nothing keeping the sheeve from sliding off the shaft or opening up under torque and causing the keyway to roll and destroy the shaft.....both of which happened here.

There are no direct flights to Kansas from anywhere. And flights are $1000 from here too.

Swapping in a car that already has a manual transmission, keep the bike Transmission in 4th gear or whatever the one-to-one ratio would be and have that driving the input shaft on the transmission. I'm sure it would be far better than what he attempted to make

His whole Tornado skit 😂 every few months having to worry about a tornado destroying everything. BUT hey small price to pay to live next to Hoovie 🤣

9:15 This is why I am subscribed to Rich Builds, the guy has roots he remembers and shares the importance for freedom!

I love how the license plate says "JFC".

This was a lot of fun! Glad you enjoyed Wichita!

You paid $5000 too much for this gem, Rich. They should have paid you $2000 to take it.

Those are rebranded Isuzu I-Marks. The Isuzu versions were pretty nice will high end features and very reliable. I had an 88 and bought it new. Manual transmission but other than that and crank windows it was loaded with features like a sunroof and cruise and spoilers. Even alloy wheels! They had a couple of passenger car options back then along with the Trooper and Rodeo. The Impulse was super sporty and cool! Loved my I-Mark. It took GM to dumb them down and ruin them. Just like they do with everything they touch!

This is the epitome of "just because you can doesn't mean you should". Btw its just an Isuzu Imark.

This is pure gold! From the Hello Kitty steering wheel to the lawnmower fuel pressure regulator, you just can't make this stuff up. Rich, you're a madman (in the best way possible) for taking on this challenge, and thanks for taking us along for the wild ride! Also, major props to John Ross for the hand clutch conversion - that's some seriously creative engineering. Although it didn't quite work out, this video is a testament to the spirit of DIY car culture. Looking forward to seeing what kind of crazy car you find next week!

I fricken love when he sneaks in the ad (square space) and I don’t see it coming 😆

Rich, that pole in the middle of the room could be part of your stage! Cheers!

Hell yes! My first car was a maroon 1986 chevy spectrum. I wish i could have Hayabusa swapped that thing, it was a pig. 0-60 in like 12 seconds. Love this thing.

I love that it's SO LOUD that we can't even hear the navi that JR's riding.

I had one of these in the 90’s. I changed the badge from ‘Spectrum’ to ‘rectum’. Got some good laughs.

You should have visited robotcantina while you were in Kansas, he has some fun projects with 3 cylinder diesel insight and some geo metros afaik. Jimbo is a fun guy

The Geo Tracker/Chevy Tracker/Suzuki Sidekick/Asuna Sunrunner/Pontiac Sunrunner/Suzuki Vitara (and probably other names as well) was a great vehicle. Has there been another vehicle that has been as badge engineered as that little truck? Edit: It was also sold as a GMC, a Mazda, a Wanli and a Guangtong. Amazing.

@23:05 Rich looks like the Temu version of the movie Hustle and Flow "Humble and Slow" Keep it up Rich I can't wait for the next project.

That's hilarious! My wife and I bought a Chevrolet Spectrum (not Geo) brand new in 1988 just a few months before our wedding. It was the same color as in the video. It was great on gas, but a small hill or headwind at highway speeds would slow you down and need to shift down to fourth gear. Cheers.

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. I love Rich and J.R. collaborations and the absurdity of this one is pure entertainment start to finish.

So the problem is he isnt revving the engine high enough to get the torque up to get that heavy car initially moving. That engine was never designed to try to move that much weight.

Props to JR for the first roller shots on foot 🙏

"RIGHT TO REPAIR " Is a must..... I work on all my own vehicle's, couldn't imagine not being allowed to or having access to parts! America =Freedom!😮

Looking at Rich's book I realized he has a last name. I did not know that

When Rich does his Magic this thing will be fun I bet. At least the cluster is killer LOL

The true hidden talent of Rich Rebuilds is the subtle, humorous and wit of sarcasm every other sentence. Making a true mockery of wrenching is the only way to handle self-repair with an ounce of sanity when done. Bcz if the engineers would fix their OWN designs, they would NEVER ingenuously design it that way. Keep on Postin' Rich and Team RR.

You get a like just for the right to repair segment. As a dealer tech in the past and now a tech for a freight company, the right to repair act allows me to properly have access to Ford, GM, Freightliner, Volvo Truck, etc. Thank you for getting that out there on the a channel of this caliber. "This is uncomfortable... I can't do it..." Had me losing it.

Always loved these since I saw one while on vacation in the Caribbean a few years ago. It was badged as a Isuzu Gemini Imursha Turbo. Factory recaros, had those yellow foglights in the headlights like the JDM Integra. All factory. Super cool cars.

Next vid: creating the world’s first electric Chevy Spectrum.

Own an 87 Chevrolet Spectrum Sedan the same blue as this one. Definitely brought back some memories on this interior!

I’m 3/4 of the way through this and I feel his pain. I hope he gets enough content for the $5k-$6K this adventure is costing. $3K for car, $1K for flight to pick it up, $1K to ship it from the place it breaks down back home, $1K for him to fly back!

That is absolutely a re-badged Isuzu I-Mark, I used to have an I-Mark turbo, with the little handling by Lotus badges. It was a cool little car.

You found the reason for the carpet! Paparazzi blocker of shame!

Should have flown into MCI in KC, not ICT In Wichita. Would have cut your flight cost i half and been closer to Topeka. 😅

Was also sold in Australia as the last ever model of the Holden Gemini - the RB. Not many left now.

I had a 91 Chevy Sprint with the 3 cylinder 1.0L engine, awesome car!

I just started watching the video but I had a 1985 Chevy Spectrum just like that but it was a 5 speed manual without power steering. I put a system in it and american racing rims. It was my first car. What a blast from the past!!!!

Hilarious. Thank you. A good laugh. Greetings from The Netherlands

A few years ago, I almost bought a Samurai with a Mazda Rotary, but had visions of blown differentials like in my youth... glad I passed on that one

My first car. 1986 Chevy Spectrum same color with 200K+ miles, before it was rebadged as a Geo.. thing was a champ. Drove it for a year and sold it to a friend who drove it for a few more years..

They were Isuzu Gemini in Ireland ….. with 1.5 diesel, soooooooo willow

Great exhaust. I always crack up listening to this channel.

I feel like a big reason the first and most common motorcycle/hayabusa powered "cars" were 3-wheelers. Adapting a motorcycle drivetrain to a single rear-wheel solves and simplifies so many problems.

Before both axles breaking I saw this ending in a tow of some sort, lol!

I find it so wholesome that not all CarTubers go for the same type of woman. Hoovie goes more for the April type, and who are we to judge, and you like your woman in a fixed location type of arrangement. So they don't leave. Makes sense. ;-)

Hanging out with Rich and the Kansas KZfaq Mafia sounds like a riot!

Y’all should make a slip joint using 2 sizes of square tubing that perfectly slide inside each other welded to the axle ends so there’s some movement. Get a go kart diff for it, & do the square tubing for both sides. It’ll be janky but it’ll work.

I had an 87 spectrum. It lacked power but made up with the amazing gas mileage. Loved that thing. Fun fact: GM and Toyota worked together on a few projects. Toyota Corolla=Geo Metro. Toyota Paseo=Geo Storm Toyota Matrix=Pontiac Vibe And now they're in bed with Honda (again)

The tinkling sound of those axel shafts on the pavement is hilarious.

Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

'86 Nova , was a Corolla joint venture with GM . Most assembled in California . All Corolla except Bowtie hubcaps and emblem on dash ,,, !

I'm pretty sure Kansas doesn't just let anyone in, some qualifications are required.

Put that motor in rear of the car . And make it mid engine car. Kt will be way less problem causing

This is awesome I actually saw this one on Facebook and sent the link to a friend who had a spectrum as his first car

26:57 The shot of the car with the half-shafts “tink tinkling” under the car was *hilarious!* 🤣🤣🤣

as someone who loves and wants to collect Geos I'm super jealous you even found one, they're basically impossible to find

Good to see you hooked up with JR....:)

It was great seeing you with JR and 100% Jake. Nice video, thanks for sharing. 👍

I had seen a Chevy Spectrum back on the day, I was 14 then, but never realized it was Geo affiliated. I had a Metro after it went back under the Chevy umbrella. I drove my brother from Dallas to San Diego to get a Datsun 260z and had the speedo pegged all thru the deserts and she never faltered.

Uncle Rich Grips Garage!!

the square space add never gets old🤣🤣🤣

GEO was a GM subsidiary that sold a variety of rebadged cars from Toyota (Prizm/Corolla), Suzuki (Swift/Metro, Sidekick/Tracker), Isuzu (Impulse/Storm and I-Mark/Spectrum). My favorite was the I-Mark/Spectrum Turbo 5-speed.

Wow, this is the genuine article… real automotive history that you won’t learn in books. Down to the pristine welding soot on the engine mounts. If this video really came out 8 days ago, that means this stunning automobile is 6 days ahead of its time.

He's aliiiiiiiive

Rich you nailed John Deere.. lmao.. garbage parts with an expensive logo..

Rich I don’t know what part of mass your in, but try to fly outta tf green in provi next. No stress and everything makes sense. Easy in and out right off 95S

I had a 98 Chevy Metro...with all the Geo parts inside...joys of a 18 year old. I had a lot of fun with that car.

wheres Stevon? channel feels lost without him

Geo was a mix of companys cars. Being titled as a chevy was near their end, of GM killing them off. The spectrum is actually a Toyota Corolla, the storm is an isuzu impulse, the tracker is a Suzuki sidekick, the metro was a daewoo or was it a Daihatsu and so forth. Shared stuff with other brands and not eachother. Geo Parts departments must have lost their minds stocking stuff

16:56 front wheel looks like it ain't even spinning😂 thoes hubcaps really are an illusion in themselves!

Saw that thing on FB market place a few weeks ago. I remember showing it to my friend and then we spent like an hour trying to figure out how many different names that car went by.

A friend of mine took the engine from a Geo Tracker, added a Swift GTi head, Eaton M45 supercharger and dropped it into an MGTD. Man, was it quick. He could beat guys with Mustangs, Camaros and even Honda Civics. Not bad for a car from the early fifties.

It was cool of Hoovie to give jake some time off to play with his friends 😂

This car is also known as the Isuzu I-mark. Came in 3 door, 4 door. At the same time with the Lotus tuned Isuzu Impulse. GM had a big lineup of Isuzus, Suzukis and Toyotas. Geo Metro, Pontiac Firefly, Geo Tracker, Geo/Chevy Prism (There was a Corolla rebadged as a Nova, lol), Pontiac Vibe were the best cars GM has sold.

Dude I literally saw this on facebook marketplace. Well nice to see someone actually picked it up!

One of my exes in the 90s had a Chevy Spectrum, it looked just like this, same color and everything. This brings back some memories.

Look up POS in the dictionary to find this car.

Misleading title 🙄 Why even lie about this? What has happened to people to think this is acceptable? Just say "Hayabusa Swapped Geo Spectrum" and you'll get the views. This isn't a "GM Experimental Car" it's a one-owner car that survived for nearly three decades before a kid got ahold of it and destroyed it because they couldn't appreciate the sheer miracle of preservation that they were given.

Thats the best saying and describes your channel perfectly. “REALLY not bad”.

Call it the GEO X-ray edition Spectrum cause X-rays are high energy

Total fucking clickbait.

In the 90s, my mother drove a 5 speed Geo Metro. When the time came, we road around with snicker bars watching the odometer roll over from 99,999 back to Zeros

Ive seen a few of these busa swaps, there is a VW rabbit with a busa swap thats super nice, they are ok if they're done right, this one is about 50% there, a little work and this could be ok but definitely a death trap in this condition.

Reminds me of when i fitted a 3000w motor to a mobility scooter with a chain and go-kart axle. Before i fitted a chain tensioner, that crunching noise goes through your soul! 🤣

Rich! I had 2 of those cars and I loved them. I had an 85 and a 90 iMark XS. Drove the wheels off of em!