Will My 1970 Custom Wide-Body Corvette Run With The Engine Open To Weather For 20 Years?

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According to the previous owner, this corvette had it's intake and carburetor "borrowed" for another project more than 20 years ago. It has sat open to the elements ever since. Will it ever run again?
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@DonRRicks 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been following you since before you got married and was working out of your dad’s garage “in town”. Don’t see any reason to jump ship now. Hang in there, take care of the main things, and we will be watching videos at the new and improved Corvette Ben Garage.

@kbtruck65blair64 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sticking around to see whatever you put out, been around for years. Thanks for the update Ben.

@johnsarian_cu 2 жыл бұрын

Life certainly takes priority over KZfaq. I'm not a hard core Corvette guy but really enjoy the detail you cover in general. I'll keep looking for the next ones whenever they come out.

@zimman20 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly this, Ben - I'm a Ford and specifically a Mustang guy but enjoy your work! Thanks for checking in, even if it was 'uneven'! Peace!

@brianhall8097 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Ben will be waiting for your content take care of what you got to and congratulations on your move👍👍

@c.s.s.1723 2 жыл бұрын

So great to hear from you again..! You have a lot on your plate right now. If I was there, I would be helping you with it. Love all of the content and I learned more again here today. Things are going to get better soon for you, I KNOW IT…!

@Jeff_Pendleton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. Good video and update on your status. See you soon!

@floridrummer88 2 жыл бұрын

yeah man! just do what you need to do! wish you the best for the next time. thanks for your content and we look forward to hear back from you soon! 😊

@goldenknight007 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, we are all just excited for what comes next. Glad to see a new shop is on deck and new house. Here's hoping the process is smooth for you and the fam.

@keithphillips6111 2 жыл бұрын

It's all good with me bro. I love seeing you save these old vettes...congratulations on your new home.

@asteverino8569 2 жыл бұрын

This was fine, Ben. Glad to see you and you're looking good. The oil drain pan looked like the La Brea tar pits. 😂 The sound effects/music was good. We all have lives.

@briandungan515 2 жыл бұрын

Corvette owner for 48 yrs and enjoy your channel, I'm not going anywhere.

@edstingray3828 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. I have my first dream Corvete and my first of 5. A 1972 Millie Miguel Red Coupe. I'm a retired cop. my cop buddies said once thst kid drops you'll never have a Corvette. Daugherty born July 6, First Corvette August 6, our 5th anniversary. 40 years later still have the 72. C4, 2 C5, C6 GS. I sent your share to my guy who just finished the first complete overhaul of all the brakes system and 40 year old u joints on half shafts. Oh steering column rubber was shot. Qefound two cracked exhaust manifold that are cracked. I made a mistake and had them powered coated with engine rebuild in 1998. Brake system last system. Now starting over again as needed. My daughter is getting this vett after I'm dead. My Only grandson wants the coming C8. Thanks for taking the time to share

@edstingray3828 Жыл бұрын

The above mentioned Corvette except 2012 C6 GS are history. I sold my wife C5 224,000 miles to my mechanic first automatic for his wife. Yes, her milage, we had another we drove together with less milage. That C5 Z51 was also my autocross car. There not been one hose replaced it a 2000, and yes 224,000 miles Great car. My other C5 had 90,000 when we bought the Gran Sport. No garage queen on my house. My 72 150,000.

@casualcombine Жыл бұрын

I feel like every day I check for a new video!

@richxts1357 Жыл бұрын

We are patiently waiting for the next video & seeing your new shop!

@jamesdonohue9747 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on the new shop. Lookin forward to new content .

@kensherwood4866 Жыл бұрын

An honest and clear update which I missed when you posted it. Looking forward to more videos, showcasing your work, fleet and your new base. Cheers and best wishes

@chrisbowers2929 2 жыл бұрын

As the proud owner of a 76 coupe in Dallas that I bought not running and driving. I can say I have learned so much, did 90% of the work myself and now drive it quite regularly (when its not over 100 (a/c not fixed yet)). Thanks for the videos they piont me in the right direction. Chris

@discerningmind 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, yes, this video was better than no video. Much Better. I've missed you and I look forward to what you bring when you can. It's completely understandable why we won't be seeing you for a while. That's a lot of work ahead of you. I'm having the interior of my garage finished off. It's always been just wall studs since the house was built. Everything from my garage is stored in a POD in my driveway, and it's maddening. So I have a good idea of the bother that you're going through. Hang in there. And when you do post again it will be all the better from having missed you during this time.

@SSmith-fm9kg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back. Looking forward to when you get settled down at your new location.

@pauljohnson4846 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait see you working on cars again and see the new shop .

@bigjohn912 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. Love to see more. Long time fan.

@roncashion695 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for finishing up the wide body. I’ll be waiting eagerly for your next video. Love your channel

@jimcabezola3051 2 жыл бұрын

Always good to see an update from you...awkward or not, 😆! Looking forward to seeing your new shop!

@johnschutt9187 2 жыл бұрын

The video us fine! Thanks for putting it out! Keep us posted.

@guidoeehg1140 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck, Ben and family.... we'll wait, for sure!

@whoolph 2 жыл бұрын

Been here since the start, just moved myself, lots done - lots to do. You'll get there . . . thanks for taking me along for the ride too. . . . Rog

@adamharvey9694 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back and congrats on the new shop!

@jmcdowell1972 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching you for over a year and learn alot from all your videos - Good luck with the new place!

@imkwuzn 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, been a subscriber for quite a while and always enjoy your channel. I was starting to get a little concerned when the videos stopped and am relieved to know it’s just because of “life”. Sounds like all positive changes for you and your family. Looking forward to more content when you have the time. Congrats on the new home and shop!

@coolstore1875 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the up load corvette fan from down under.

@Amicaner 2 жыл бұрын

Totally better than no video!!! Thanks!

@franciscoppola7368 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back and good luck moving to your new place. Congratulations on this new phase I know you will do well and we will definitely wait for you to settle in and make new videos.

@kevinmasonsr2656 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 will be good to have you back on more often

@byronholt3993 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the new shop!

@NativeMainer53 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on all the exciting events taking place in your life. C3 Corvettes are my favorite and your work is incredible. You are a truly talented young man.

@kenworcester4387 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you Ben! Looking forward to more videos in your new shop!

@neooneZ1 2 жыл бұрын

yes please, I have watched your channel from the beginning and refuse to give up on you!!!!

@clifffawcett Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Looking forward to seeing the new shop and more videos

@jyjjackfast Жыл бұрын

so happy I found you.

@MrCharlievan 2 жыл бұрын

Still here haven’t left yet congratulations on the new shop!

@johnhannasmusicaladventure8104 Жыл бұрын

You know Ben I've been watching your channel since you started with the Cadillac, sure not going to stop now ! take your time with your shop and of course family is first, and the shop is no small under taking, just sold our home in Jan. in AZ, and then made six trips to central TX, moving is all done, but shop is another story it is getting there day by day, I have a guitar shop, and starting a you tube channel and shot about a hundred video clips, but need to figure out Da Vinci resolve to get the videos edited, also a 1994 C4 followed me home this summer, polo green 80,000 original miles, just waiting on a new alternator, and a rebuilt bcm, then all the 28 year old computers will have been rebuilt, love to meet you some day, keep up the hard work !

@petergniech4631 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new Home and shop.

@dennisbrown2571 2 жыл бұрын

Do what you gotta do, we will be here when things get settled.

@jamesmallory2843 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the new shop and new videos

@rome288 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your success. Anxious to see the new shop and parts car area. Looking forward to new videos.

@russelltrupia4479 2 жыл бұрын

So great to hear from you, and another great video Ben👍👍

@donnie2533 2 жыл бұрын

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

@jeffrysmith3641 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel, have been watching for about three years now. C3 vettes are my favorite, I grew up during that era. Hope your family is doing well and I look forward to more wide body vidios.

@klmorris1576 2 жыл бұрын

your videos are always worthy of a watch and a like

@rayaltman3258 2 жыл бұрын

Ben I am glad you are back!

@rocklorflett2942 2 жыл бұрын

im here , always will be .

@davidleeroth805 2 жыл бұрын

Hope the whole moving thing will run well. The future will be bright, even at the moment there might so many things that need to be solved. And as always - we need some Noodles and Copstick occurs in the videos. ;)

@martyworley5427 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the new shop and all the new videos to come!

@ryangarciaa21 2 жыл бұрын

Love these projects

@QBandBookingKC 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent channel, good luck with all.

@geoffquinn3109 2 жыл бұрын

Bigger, Bader, Faster my friend. Good luck.

@houseofno 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for what you're doing. Ignore the trolls. They're not producing anything meaningful. You are. Keep up the great work.

@rjs2005 2 жыл бұрын

Take all the time you need Ben- your loyal subscribers (I am one) will be here when you are back to making videos and making C3's live again.

@earnestmerida 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, Ben. Moving is sometime for the better, but it always sucks!

@Dragonballguy270 2 жыл бұрын

First video I watched if yours was 8 years ago, when you pulled the Caddy out and put it on a trailer - I ain’t going anywhere

@burtbacarach5034 2 жыл бұрын

I know moving is a PITA,especially if you have a shop to move too.I appreciate the time you took to make this vid,and am looking forward to more soon!

@dcallan812 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the move Nice update 2x👍

@RustedandBusted Жыл бұрын

Great content my man 💪 very very cool projects, always. Looking forward to seeing more! Good luck with the move! We're in the same boat!

@tcwascawy1 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific! Surprise endings, mystery mobiles, et al! You were missed but I'm glad things are going well and, as always, I look forward to resumption of CB. Kudos!

@vinniejohns7895 2 жыл бұрын

It'll be good to see more videos. I hope you still have that Cadillac ??

@darrenbyrne4622 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid mate always look foward to you vette ect vids

@d.dolphinstriker5737 2 жыл бұрын

Goodluck with moving houses and your shop. I will be there when your next video will be online 😉

@DanEBoyd 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like just an ounce or two of water. Now that car looks like a good candidate for those Turbine mags you pulled off of another Vette last year. Congrats on the new place!!!!!

@gandcc 2 жыл бұрын

Ask the best to you as you move and build the new shop. Looking forward to your new videos.

@tomholz9928 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👏 love your channel! Peace ☮️

@dendkmac 2 жыл бұрын

been missing your videos Ben thanks for posting!

@musclecarmaniacs9789 2 жыл бұрын

The best of luck with the big move!

@molsky13 Жыл бұрын

Hope all goes well with your move

@steveorules3972 2 жыл бұрын

That's life my friend, priorities always are 1st, hence the word priorities lol. Look forward to your videos when your ready. ✌️✌️

@joburgoof9404 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Would be cool to see some content on that C5 convertible for a change

@rogeriocosta1035 2 жыл бұрын

Would be nice to explain the selling part in the beginning (LOL), but no problem. Good luck, success and all best wishes on that new shop/house.

@ridewithgnr2116 2 жыл бұрын

What a mess!!! Pretty cool find to bring back to life.

@jeffgibson184 2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸👍. Your only one unsponsored man, you do what you can, film what you can,you do great for what you have to work with. 👍🥩🌽🥔🥛🍪💤

@newsletterman 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Ben.

@newsletterman 2 жыл бұрын

Also. Spotted the Quebec and Ontario plates on the wall. Would love to know their story of how they landed in Texas

@twohacksandajack 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new shop. Can’t wait to see it. I think this is the first video with no dogs? Hope the new place is good for them too!

@jackieliner3812 2 жыл бұрын

That’s funny, I did notice that you had on a heavy jacket😊

@jasonpetrich4141 Жыл бұрын

Those turbine rims you got are worth some cash. Specially if you have the knock off spiners that go with em I have a full set for my 1989 drift truck ( my icon ).

@jessejames96 Жыл бұрын

I would have used endoscope camera to check out all of the critter debris. 😁 I'm writing this before watching entire video 🤪

@forterierocks 2 жыл бұрын

My 1975 L82 sat from 1984 when the TH400 started slipping, my dad bought it in 2015 had it up and running in 2016 unfortunately he passed in 2017 I inherited the car I had the original tranny rebuilt with a shift kit and have driven it every summer since.

@nefaurora Жыл бұрын

Wow, Haven't seen a video from you in over 2 months......Hope everything is AOK with you dude.... Tony K. ;)

@terryataylor1236 2 жыл бұрын

Take care of family is important be waiting what's next

@ralphhammond8398 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, enjoy your videos, always learn something from them. I just picked up a 77 vette coupe, black, 4 speed, 70k, nice car but there's a noise in the rear end when I go around corners and backup, a friend said he thought it was the clutch pack in the rear, have you had any experience with that?......Thanks Ralph.....

@BorkenGarage Жыл бұрын

Saw you on Gas Monkey, I hope Richard was a bit friendlier off camera. Good luck with all the moving etc.

@tokuzumi1 2 жыл бұрын

Many other KZfaqrs will make videos of moving into their new houses/shops/etc. Make a video of that and see how well it does. You can make more if the views are there.

@ohdamnitsthatguy60 2 жыл бұрын

Life happens Ben we really have little control over it.

@carrolbrooks2143 Жыл бұрын

It's always the cheapest, stupidest part, till you ignore it!?!! I'd be willing to bet the exhaust was blocked up by critters! Great channel by the way!!! 🙂🙃😉👍

@flir67man84 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been wondering.. been missing the old vette builds

@phillipgarrow2297 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Corvette C7 owner I've never seen a car type that people modify or customize kind of like to keep them original

@matthewbloom2300 Жыл бұрын

Good video.I was really interested because my corvette that im trying to get started has a slow crank just like that Any idea why the crank was so slow Starter? weak coil? Thanks again for the video.

@ducati543 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see your getting bigger in a new shop. Quick question in the assembly manual they give a range of torque settings, do you split that value in half or use the upper limit? It's just so vague they give a range of 20 to 30 N.m difference I've been splitting it down the middle. Let me know what your thoughts are on this. Thanks

@MrDcross101 2 жыл бұрын

HI Ben. I enjoy watching all of your videos. Where are you moving to? Are you leaving us in Texas?

@punkinsgarageandpaint8299 2 жыл бұрын

I would do this to a vette unless it was super wrecked . I like this cause someone else did it. I'd clean it and drive it.

@jimstanley7139 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben love your video's 👍 at the beginning of this one there was a black 2dr late 30s I believe do you know I if it was for sale or not ??

@corvette_coolness5492 Жыл бұрын

I have some questions for you regarding a 74 corvette. How rare were the leather, tilt and telescopic with the original engine/trans worth? It has the original paint. This one is a project since I have to get the fuel and rear brake lines plumbed up. Also, I plan on getting the rear and front bumper resprayed. Its white with leather interior presmog year for being in california.