I bought a JUNK 67 CAMARO. Will it run and drive?

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Жыл бұрын

I bought this 1967 Camaro for a deal in hopes of getting it running and driving and back on the road. The previous owner said it did not run and said he tried a bunch of things to get it going again but had no luck. It needs a ton of rust repair and it needs everything mechanically but i love these cars and this one deserves a second chance at life. Will it run and drive? Watch as i do a revival on this rusty Chevy Camaro. If you like the video please consider subscribing to the channel and dropping a like below, it really does help the channel grow. Thank you for watching.
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@RusThompson Жыл бұрын

This was good, you cracked me up explaining things and then the drive. The looks you made. Subtle things you did to bring comedy to the video. So you deserve a subscribe, I'll watch more of your videos now. Thanks!

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Thanks for the compliment and for subscribing. I’m glad to hear you got a kick out of it. I have to say, after all the editing to get these videos down to a manageable length I usually end up cutting out a lot more of me making faces and laughing at myself for screwing something up. I could probably make an entirely new video on bloopers alone. Thanks again!

@RusThompson Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage I'm an old time back yard mechanic, I'm 68 now so I have had cars like this as daily drivers. I used to buy and sell cheap cars in the early 70's before I went Army. Now I'm retired and bought a 68 Chevy Impala that I am restoring back to health. This will bee my last car I buy, I will drive it until my life is over. I've owned over 100 cars so going back in time is fun. Take care

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

@@RusThompson thank you for your service and for keeping those hot rods you’ve fixed over the years alive.

@johnmarmara1064 Жыл бұрын

By far my favorite video so far. Stoked to see it take a maiden voyage. Keep up the awesome work. I will most likely watch this over and over for your facial expressions. I am acclimated to shitboxes so every thing you felt is like a normal feel in my cars 😂

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

The fear and fun all mixed into one on this drive. But I’m glad it’s up and running. Now it’s time to scrape off the barnacles from being shipwrecked all these years

@bilbobaggins-xp9pz Жыл бұрын

This is pretty cool. Keep at it brother.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. And thanks for watching

@user-ub3vk7so4c 8 ай бұрын

love these cars. I hope you get it running and driving soon.

@americannostalgiagarage 8 ай бұрын

That’s the plan. Thanks for watching

@automotivechaos Жыл бұрын

Nice! Good to see it on the road again. You forgot the most important test tho...gotta see if it'll do a burnout!

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

I would most likely be picking up the rear end with a shovel if I tried a burnout with it. So that’s next

@ellisonlowrimore7751 Жыл бұрын

Got to love the Flintstone floors.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

I’d be the talk of bedrock with these floors haha

@Quiwi707 Жыл бұрын

One on my favorite car, good buy Courage pour ce projet 😉 Amazing the fact that car start Again like this !!

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Yeah these cars are just awesome hot rods. Glad to have finally picked one up. Now the project begins. Thanks for watching.

@edwardcalcagno4346 Жыл бұрын

good video. the car needs work but it still exists. thanks.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

It’s only partially melted. Hahaha. You’re right though. Once I get cracking with the metal replacement it will be a new 1967 camaro hahaha.

@edwardcalcagno4346 Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage its a complete first gen camaro. the rust is a bummer, but its a survivor.

@jimrobin98 2 ай бұрын

Love this car!!

@americannostalgiagarage 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Me too. Going to be a battle with myself to get rid of it. Thanks for watching.

@troykruse5161 Жыл бұрын

Of course it’s peppy. It’s a 327

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

You ain’t kidding. After I’m done I plan on taking advantage of the short stroke and hitting some high rpm burnouts hahaha. Thanks for watching.

@bradzimmerman3171 Жыл бұрын

So why is the 5.3 Silverado so lame oh right it's a gM can built piece of rusty crap hmmm *

@KennyFisher-io4dm 8 ай бұрын

It is what it is! I have owned a '67 SS350 convertible for 48 years and it is a rust free Va car because I meticulously maintained it! I was also in the USCG in the 70s and noticed the sticker on the front bumper, I mention this because I drove my Camaro 200 miles in 2.5 hrs and did not even carry a spare! I have over 200,000 miles on the original drive train, eceptions: rebuilt 350 in '78 and went through the muncie once! Also put a 4.11 posi out back! Car even has original ball joints(grease 'em)! Had to replace radiator last year with an aluminum one found on ebay for 120 bucks! Also own '87 Buick GN bought new in' '88! Have a '68 Mercury Cougar wife's brother bought new in '68! 428 Cobra Jet with ram air, C6, posi 3,51! I love these old classic cars!

@americannostalgiagarage 8 ай бұрын

That’s quite a cool collection. Also a testament to the old adage that if you take care of something it will take care of you. I’m on the opposite side of the spectrum with this one, it’s going to need everything. But I’ll have an adventure doing the work on it. Side note, thank you for your service to this country, our service men and women don’t get enough credit in this country and it’s a shame. Thanks for watching, hope you continue to enjoy watching the channel.

@grabasandwich Жыл бұрын

It's pretty rough, but I remember back in the late 90s seeing a blue 68 with nearly the whole rear quarter rotted away! I used to memorize all the local first gens back then. There were maybe five or six. I miss my youth.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

For sure. I joke, but this car isn’t half as bad as some others I’ve seen. Thanks for watching.

@rwright3395 Жыл бұрын

At least you have one my friend. That's nice a 327 . Dog now hope it has a spoiler on the rear lid

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t have a spoiler currently but I do love the first gen spoilers. They look great with front splitters also. Thanks for watching.

@fdholley 3 ай бұрын

Half happy/half terror is kinda more like it 😂😂😂

@americannostalgiagarage 3 ай бұрын

Half happy/ half terror/ half poor man by the time this done. That adds up right? Lol

@fdholley 3 ай бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage it looks great...classic sports car

@americannostalgiagarage 3 ай бұрын

@@fdholley let’s see if i can make it look halfway decent. Haha.

@danlovett3697 Жыл бұрын

Nice car . Just came across your channel . Looking forward to seeing what progress you make on it . Just subbed ....

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for checking out the channel. The camaro is definitely going to be a more involved project on the channel but I have other stuff coming and I have some projects ongoing already

@phoenixblack1220 8 ай бұрын

Meh, looks pretty solid. I’m pretty most of that will buff right out. Great vid!

@americannostalgiagarage 8 ай бұрын

Hahaha. I’ll get to buffing right now. Thanks for watching.

@ercost60 Жыл бұрын

LOVE IT! It's a good partner for my '67 Corvair project. Let's race!

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

I’m a ways off from a race but that’s a very cool idea. Not to mention an awesome project

@mistersecret88 Жыл бұрын

That will buff right out😊

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Yeah little elbow grease and she’s good as new. Hahaha. Thanks for watching.

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

She will be a nice little pony when you are done. New subscriber from watching this.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah I’m psyched. Although I have to say 69 is my favorite year of the first gen. But I’ll enjoy this one for now and buy a 69 later on. You can never have enough cars. Am I right? Lol. Thanks for watching.

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage I'm partial to the '70 with the split front bumper having been born in the same year. Unfortunately, I'm a disabled veteran living on my VA disability only. I can't afford a project car. I however can enjoy watching others working on and enjoying theirs. Be well friend.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

@@mattbrown5511 thank you very much for your service sir. The country is in debt to our hero veterans. Our country should be treating you guys better. But I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos. Makes me feel like I’m doing just a little something although you guys deserve so much more. Thank you very much for watching. And I hope you one day can afford your split bumper camaro. Those are some of the coolest Camaros ever is you ask me.

@ChristianCaseGamingAndMore Жыл бұрын

The rims are the nicest and cleanest on the whole thing.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

No doubt about it. The wheels are the only thing that’s not rotted off. Thanks for watching.

@ChristianCaseGamingAndMore Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage yeah I bet my dad had a 77 Pontiac Grand LeMans four-door thing was rotted out rats loved making a home of it smelt awful inside 😂😆

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

@@ChristianCaseGamingAndMore when animals make a house in your car is the absolute worst. And you’ll be finding new homes all around your car for years. Gotta love an old school Pontiac though.

@ChristianCaseGamingAndMore Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage yeah my pop has had nearly 20 years

@chriscatarcio2983 Жыл бұрын

Well bought. Nice restoreabel car. I'd get a m22. For it. Fix the small amount of rust . And drive the hell out of her. 😁👍

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

M22 is a GREAT idea but they’re kinda expensive nowadays. As for the rust I already bought the full floor pan, full trunk pan, lower firewall/toeboard, rear frame rails, and inner and outer rockers. Would you consider that fixing just a little rust? Hahahaha I really painted myself into a corner didn’t I?

@richardresendez2325 2 ай бұрын

I did it with my 67 it was a basket case but it can be done keep the hope

@americannostalgiagarage 2 ай бұрын

Nice. Very cool project. That’s the plan, stick with it until it’s done. I’m actually going to start tearing into the rust repair on the channel soon. Thanks for watching!

@toddrichardson9256 Жыл бұрын

Hey I might add that engine is of the leaded era and you might want to get some lead addictive so you don't destroy the valves and heads

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Excellent point. Thanks for the reminder. And thank you for watching.

@rodrigogarcia1296 Жыл бұрын

I’m also in the process of learning/ repairing a 71 elco. Would love to learn more about the timing/distributor/coil process. Everything else seems to be simpler. Fuel, air, compression, spark. I subscribed also btw. Chevy fan, tryna learn more. Like how do u tell timing is off by listening?

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Telling if a car is off by ear is usually pretty easy once you’ve gotten comfortable with how the car is supposed to run. But being able to tell whether it’s timing or fueling can be a little more tricky and comes with more experience. Stick with it and learn as much as you can you’ll be a tuning wizard in no time. Thanks again!

@brettjones5041 Жыл бұрын

good content mate i prefer the 67

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. And thanks for watching. These first gen Camaros are beautiful cars. I’m looking forward to restoring it.

@rwright3395 Жыл бұрын

Call Classic Industry's & get a parts catalog

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Going to need practically one of everything. Maybe 2 of everything so I have another after I screw up the first one. Haha. Thanks for watching.

@melissadunagan6596 Жыл бұрын

I hope you fix it up like new.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

That’s the plan. Thanks for watching!

@daleestep9518 Жыл бұрын

That's why collectors should stick with art or wine these cars were made for people that actually know how to work on them and will drive them

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Hahahah. Well I’m not smart enough to understand art and I don’t like wine. But I sure do like old school muscle cars so I’ll stick to fixing up rotten junk and spending all my money. Thanks for watching.

@daleestep9518 Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage good idea

@jlove24 Жыл бұрын

My dads first car was a 67 camaro ss with a hole in the floor as well

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

It’s always cool when these old cars bring back fun memories. Thanks for watching.

@TexHasselhoff Жыл бұрын

👍

@r3tr0sp3ct3r Ай бұрын

My cousin's '68 RS was worse, it turned out really nice.

@americannostalgiagarage Ай бұрын

That’s awesome he must have worked his butt off. Good to hear though. There’s hope. I’m going to begin the rust repair soon. Thanks for watching.

@Quiwi707 Жыл бұрын

Preum's 😁

@jerryhablitzel3333 Жыл бұрын

I bought one in 1981 for $600 that was just about that condition. It was just another junk Camaro.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Lol. Under a grand? I miss those days. Why do we torture ourselves like this buying these rotten cars hahahah. Did you restore it?

@jerryhablitzel3333 Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage No drove for a Couple of years then sold it to a guy who painted it but I wouldn’t call it restored. Probably ended up a parts car.

@chrismansker8870 10 ай бұрын

most likely the subframe bushings are gone and hole in the floor dose not help but cool car

@americannostalgiagarage 10 ай бұрын

You’re probably right. This car needs absolutely everything. Eventually I’ll get to it. Thanks for watching.

@charlieb308 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a NY show car, every guy here is a “real man” who drives classic cars in road salt. In NY they would call those huge holes “surface rust”.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

You’re not kidding. All joking aside I bought this particular car because it was complete and it’s more solid than the others that were available in my budget when I bought it. Thanks for watching.

@charlieb308 Жыл бұрын

@@americannostalgiagarage Good Luck with the car, if I had a dollar for every guy who said “a real man drives his classic car all year round” I would be rich.

@Merylstreep1949 Жыл бұрын

Take it to Mecum I'm sure someone will pay 50.000 for it just have a good backstory and put some rusty Yenko badges on it

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

I’ll just tell everyone the car was once owned by Popeye the sailor man and see how much that bumps the value.

@Merylstreep1949 Жыл бұрын

@American Nostalgia Garage lol! Better yet say it was Buddy Holly's car before he died or Elvis's car

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

@@Merylstreep1949 hahahaha

@santatigerclaus Жыл бұрын

that thing is cherry to most

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

It’s mint. I could turn around and sell it at Barrett Jackson and clear $150,000 easy hahahaha. But in all seriousness, I’m one of those people lol. I bought this one because it was decent in my opinion. Thanks for watching.

@fratboyz01 Жыл бұрын

To in-depth into it bit by bit to get it going

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@gman9035 Жыл бұрын

Just a little rust

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Yeah not too bad lol. No more rust than the titanic has so we’re in good shape lol. Thanks for watching!

@pnuts1649 Жыл бұрын

Haha.........how many cars do you think were junked or parked till they rotted away because the points closed up or were not installed correctly? It has to be hundreds of thousands.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

That hurts to think about. Lol. We could all have a. First gen if cars were being junked for silly reasons years ago.

@georgebumgarner7012 Жыл бұрын

Is it for sale ?

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Not yet. It’s going to be a more involved project for the channel. It needs a lot of metal work and I plan on replacing everything that’s rotten to make a brand new 67 camaro.

@texasgarage145 Жыл бұрын

Aint nothing but metal work lots of metal work. That's all

@texasgarage145 Жыл бұрын

Look at it this way at least you got a complete car. It's not missing a bunch of stuff, yeah You have some rust here and there ,whatever it's just metal work at least you got all the parts.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. That was my thought exactly when I bought it. Thanks for watching.

@benwright6330 Жыл бұрын

..what's a good deal? How much did you pay? 🤷

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

It was the best priced one at the time especially for a complete car. Let’s just leave it at that lol

@timmygiles9554 Жыл бұрын

If that’s junk you don’t need it

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

I don’t need any of the cars I have. But I want all of them and more. Lol. Thanks for watching.

@castlegarage6969 Жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for that 500$ car

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

$499 hahahaha. If only you could get these cars for $500 still. But those years are long gone. Thanks for watching.

@castlegarage6969 Жыл бұрын

@American Nostalgia Garage I have a 69 camaro and restored it it was an endless money pit..lol. ya there isn't any left you got some work ahead good thing is floors and quarters etc. Are out there new ..man you are gonna earn it on this one.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

@@castlegarage6969 yeah you’re absolutely right. The leach money right out of your wallet. And this one needs everything so it’s some investment. But I legitimately enjoy working on this stuff and I think the car should be worth a good coin when I’m done. I would love a 69 those are my favorite of the first gens. But no doubt about it I’m certainly going to have a lot of work ahead of me.

@castlegarage6969 Жыл бұрын

@American Nostalgia Garage just subbed your channel will follow along.. I just got a c.5 corvette and I've got lots of plans.. my 69 will take a backseat wanted to change to fuel injection. Well mabey someday..run out of money.. lol.

@americannostalgiagarage Жыл бұрын

@@castlegarage6969 love c5’s I have one of those as well. It will be on the channel at some point as well. I want to upgrade the turbos to bigger units and do a 6.0 in that car. Stay tuned and thanks for the sub.