Taking on a C7 rebuild after others have failed Part 1 of the basketcase Vette
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- I never thought I would see the day that I had a Vette on my channel but that day is here. This 2014 Corvette was hit in the left fender and suspension. It was taken apart 6 months ago by someone that no longer works on cars. Three other people started working on it after that and quit. The owner of the car came to me and asked if I could get it done since he has been without his summer car all summer. I said I would think about it. While working on a Vette is fun, trying to sort out a mess others created is not. But hey, I like a challenge, right? So here we are. More time will be spent figuring out where stuff goes and what I am missing than actually doing the work. It has been moved around and stuff has been lost and broken during the moves. Every part replaced is brand new so that is a nice change from all the used parts I normally get. No spot weld or rust here but we do have some parts to glue on!
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Why can't you concentrate on getting the Mustang finished?
Because it doesn’t pay the bills and I do what I want.
@@vehcor I guess that's a good reason.
@@vehcor I was gonna ask the same but I'm glad I didn't.. 😨😅
@@ssenssel Everyone who is a regular should know Scott doesnt mince words lol
Did Jack leave his brain on a Mat?
"This was a long time ago, before the internet, when running your mouth actually had consequences" LOL.......not truer words were spoken!!!!
Yeah, you said those things to him in person, yikes! 8-))
People have a tendency to not say anything to me. I have been called unapproachable. 😂All the trolls get mouthy when their keyboard protects them.
@@vehcor You can't help that much, it's the way you look with your face at rest. When you mouthed off at Vette owner, your features hadn't settled into their adult form I guess.
Now if you were a woman, you'd probably feel that you had to smile all the time. That would change things, but I'm not sure how, it would depend on how your smile meshed with your features.
Thinking about it, the evening crew (your daughter) doesn't smile too much, but her features don't make her unapproachable. She does/did have a boyfriend, right?
@@vehcor I would be yo ass ol weak ass
@vehcor if I had something to say, I have no problem saying it to your face. But I don't have a problem with you or your work. I enjoy the videos and keep them coming!
It's cool to watch a pro like vehcor work. That whole steering assembly? Yeah, I'd finish that up around Christmas and have 2 bolts and a mystery wire left over.
That was the easy part. 😂 I always like suspension repairs.
Rotor. Warped from hit????
@@rsprockets7846 no, it would break, they warp from over heating
Only two bolts? Damn, you're actually pretty good bro lol
Small world! While I enjoy seeing your GTO and your Parking Lot (Hmmmm...) it was easy to develop this fondness for SCOTT and his channel here. I find it great to follow someone with the 'ability to think" and that's him no matter what his build happens to be. HE is why I watch every minute of every video. I usually read most all of the comments and don't recall if I saw you comment but hey, so far there's 647 comments so I may have missed a couple. Anyway, click to his VIDEO page and have an interesting look. HINT (He likes Pontiacs too)! LATER! Sonny (CT)
People underestimate how hard it is to take on someone else’s work killing it as always Scott 💪
It is even worse with 4 someones. 😂 Thanks for the support!
vehcor right !! 4 others somebody been her before’s lol anytime brother!!
You must have got your point across Mr Spotty was a perfect gentleman.
I keep the paper shredder just off camera as a reminder. 😂
He really had to point out the crickets, now that all I can hear. 😂
I thought about that after I did it. Now you can enjoy my torture as well! 😂
Amazing work like always sir, I know it's not rocket science, but your consistency to do it right is what makes you the best!
Thanks for the support!
So now you get to handcuff him to a sweet labor bill!!! Revenge is so nice when payback comes in the form of hundred dollar bills!
😂 And a bill for some rear tires!
@@vehcor #burnsoutsarethelaw (on private property)
I remember helping my neighbor back in the 70’s when they use to glue those front fender on. He use a mixture of bondo and durglas to glue seam strip if I remember wright . Miss your video last wk.
Back then any method that held it together was good! Today the safety experts make us adhere to standards. 😂 Thanks for watching!
Good afternoon Scott, damn you saved another one. It just amazes me the stuff people will try on a vehicle that they know nothing about. Sounds like there was more than one of them. You pulled another one through. Thanks for the great video. You take care and stay healthy. Good luck.
I think some of them were just scared because it is a Corvette. A car is a car. We use a caulk gun instead of a welder but it is just a fancy Chevy. 😂 Have a great weekend!
Bruh you make aligning car panels look so easy, I think you just did the hardest part everything should be a breeze from now on!
I hope so. Once it is all together and I find out I missed a part 38 steps back, it might get complicated. lol
I appreciate the longer video since we didn't get one last week. Thanks! 👍
Sorry about that
Admit it Scott, you liked playing Corvette Tetris! 😂
You did a damn fine job assembling from the parts. Looking forward to seeing it finished!
I will absolutely admit it. This car was a lot of fun to work on! Thanks for the support.
The one favorite i have while growing up in Chicago was,don't let your mouth write a check your ass can't cash lol classic.
Yep, then the Internet came along and everyone forgot that! 😂
@@vehcor You right about that.
It is incredible how easy you make that look. Thank you for sharing.
It was actually pretty easy. Figuring out the fastener location was the worst part so far. Thanks for watching.
19:42 “click” oh man that made me laugh!
It sounds like he watches Ave also...
I have a torque spanner like that too 😂
I picked it up many years ago when I was just learning about cars. It still makes me laugh every time.
Yes, * B U T * . . . . . . . That calibrated elbow torque wrench is WORTHLESS when you use the adjustable wrench wrong!!! Look at how the adjustable jaw is pulling *away* from the nut, as it gets tight. This is a huge pet peeve of mine, I know, and this video actually shows why using an adjustable wrench backwards is such a bad idea. Thank You! for another excellent video, and keep up the good work!! I have the utmost respect for a good body repair person, as they add true artistic ability on top of mechanical skill.
A fortunate friend to have you!
Thanks!
Just amazing work-well thought out. When you test drive, wear the tires down so your bud has to by a new set-they are expensive-hee hee!
Just had to go back to the basics on this one since I couldn’t start at the beginning myself. Thanks for the support.
I like the way you explain the processes of how to do things, I really appreciate it, I like your videos
Thanks!
Great video!! I love C7’s I watched this 3 times. Time for Scott to head to the auction to find a wrecked C7 project. I would probably watch them 3 times each too.
It's mesmerizing to watch you work on these cars. You are savvy brother.
The best thing about your videos is they are to the point.
I don’t have time for nonsense filler! 😂 Ok, sometimes but that goes at the end so it is easy to skip.
The guy that owns this C 7 is ONE LUCK DUDE to have you working on his car. You sure know what you are doing. Real enjoy watching you work. THUMBS UP !!!!
Just a big puzzle and you selected the right pieces. Feather in your hat for a job that evidently stumped some others. Way to go
U are the best builder I’ve saw on here thanks
Thanks for the support!
I can't even figure out which bolt goes where when I'm the one who took them off a few hours earlier and put them in the box...
😂 Just leave the the extras in the console!
Amazing work and he said at the beginning it will be slow... Man you are fast and efficient lined the fenders , did the gaps , damn I wish everyone was as good as you are :D Keep up the good work sir , glad to see you in this build :D have a nice day
Thanks for the support. Lining up the gaps was easier than figuring out what fasteners went where. lol
Obviously you have more brains and common sense than the others had . Good work pro .
Great 👍 work as always love watching you explain and do it right from start to finish keep those nomes at bay 🎅🎅🎅🎅😂😂😂
Somebody’s been here before!
It must have been the Corvette gremlins!
The worst kind!
Beat me to it
@@vehcor why no upload last friday
You make all that work look so easy. Thanks for all the videos.
Always look forward to your videos! Love your sense of humour!
Thanks!
have not watched you for a while but you my man are a master trades man cheers from australia
Yes there he is
Just wen we thought their was not going to be the magic words boom
In the pile
Made our weekend ! Great to see you well buddy
I really enjoyed this, great work can't wait to see what it'll look like!
I’m always impressed with your work and work ethic.
Nice work 👍
Thanks!
Always enjoy your videos.
It really is a pleasure to watch a pro. This is a master class in repair.
🇺🇸 Back in the early 1960's I learned to work on cars. Everything was simple and straight forward. Of course they are no where as complex as they are now. I'm just amazed to see just how much, every time I watch your videos. Thanks👍~ the consummate sidewalk supervisor
This should give the people who think you need to rebuild fancy sports cars their fix. Can’t wait for the next video.
It’s no Lamborghini but I’m getting there. 😂
19:43 "click!" 🤣 German Torque, Güdentite
Like virgin, ya?
Still makes me laugh 😂
@@vehcor also, can I get a "metric adjustable wrench" in your Amazon store? I didn't see one of those in the Snap-On catalog.
Guten Teit. That accented U makes it sound like an oo
@@forevercomputing thanks for the assist, I clearly don't know my German 👍
another Excellent job by an Excellent Craftsman, ty Bro !
Now we can undo the clamp…and watch it fly across the shop. LOL Kindest regards 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Awesome video, just now seeing it!
Thanks!
Awesome job Scott .thanks for sharing.
I just found your channel and I'm enjoying it so thanks. As a Brit I like your dead-pan narrative and it's so refreshing to not have to listen to "Hey, yo, dudes, so whatssssssuuuuuupppppp" as an introduction.
Another fantastic job again.👍
Love the "click" from your "adjustable" metric wrench.
I just went thru this with a 17 Grand Sport convertible. It WAS totalled, hit center front and left back quarter. Frame was bent, all the special grand sport coolers were wasted or missing, 4 bent wheels, motor mounts broken, rack and pinion broken, wire harnesses were all pinched/cut. It was a mess. Another shop bought it, found out they were in over their head, cobbled some new outer panels on it to make it look good in pictures, and sent it back to the auction. Be glad you didn't have to straighten the aluminum frame, that's a bad day at work.
Very good job for your first time on this car 🚗 👏
Thanks!
Scott I have all the confidence in the world you will make it right. You are 1 in a million. This is the only channel that I watch that I actually learn something. You have talent that I hope others learn from.
Thanks for your confidence!
Reruns Are so rewarding .
Nice video Scott--I love Vettes, Seems like a pretty straight forward fix. You make it look easy. Cheers, Jim
Thanks, I like them as well. They just don’t make profitable rebuilds so I don’t get to work on them often.
In the plastic pile. Love that patented torque click. The sound of well done.
That torque click made me laugh decades ago when I was just starting to work on cars. It still does to this day. The plastic pile doesn’t pay as well at the scrap yard. 😂
Oops I didn’t give that a thought. Should have said in the recycle pile with milk jugs.
Go Illinois!!! Mr Spotty for president!!!
I’m Mr Spotty and I approve this message.
At least he took it to the right man. He will get a excellent job with you doing it Scott!!!
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
Nice work. Great narration!
_Happy Friday Scott!
Good to see you and Mr. Spotty again, missed you last week. Superb video again this week and some real variety from the Fords, and the Fords, and the Fords....Like the perfect line in the video, "He who fixes the car gets the first test drive". Priceless! Can't wait for the smoke show and C7 road test antics. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, best to the MIA afternoon crew, work safe, be happy, and kind. Press on, you got this, LIKE A BOSS!
Doug@ the "ranch"
Thanks for the support! Have a great weekend!
You are indeed the jigsaw master......those who pretend to know how to rebuild pay attention....pleasure to watch it be in line as it should be.
As usual ,very informative.
Good job man , like the channel, not boring at all.
Thanks, the haters just call my builds boring since I don’t do supercars. This is as super as it gets around here. 😂
Excellent work and patience to sort out all the past mess and bad repairs previously before you.
Well done. Great to watch your builds n channel.
Love your no bs build good one matey
I thinks it’s metric says the guy with the adjustable wrench love your sense of humour 🤣
Good you return, nice project, kinda make me forget the mustang.
Scott you are the right Doctor to cure this Vette! Like always very well done repairs! I am looking forward to the next video!
Thanks for the vote of confidence!
Another great video sir. Can't wait to see the test drive video!!!
Thanks, me too!
Amazing. You make it look so easy. Bumped a curb in my C6. Got it home and took the wheel off. After a quick look, I called the tow truck and took it to the dealer.
Those curbs will jump out at you sometimes. 😂 Nothing wrong with knowing your limits, Vettes can be intimidating. Hope they got it back on the road and good as new for you.
@@vehcor Thanks for the concern. After the fix, it was back to being perfect.
Nice job with this project. Thumbs up and thanks for sharing this build.
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Not boring build Friday, Nomes and crickets, what else magical do you got.
Merican muscle - got to love it
Gremlins, like the ones that took this apart and scattered! 😂
This guy does great work
Excellent job Scott.
Once again, you make common sense look too easy.
Thanks, common sense isn’t so common these days. 😂 Thanks for the support.
Your channel is one of only three out of many I'm subscribed to that as soon are I put it in a tab, I'll hit like before ever watching it.
Thanks for the support!
Wow, now I know what it takes to put a fender on a car - a lot. Quite impressive. My rear quarter panel on my Saab 9-3 was hit from behind, and it took a month to get the parts and get it put back together. The hardest part was finding the parts since Saab shut down in 2011 and it was a 2006 (this happened in 2015). Could not find enough clamps for the bumper, so we reused one clamp from the old bumper and retrofitted to the new one like he did here.
“Thank you true revenge”
It’s a good thing the internet wasn’t around when we were 13, for sure. Love your channel and all of your videos...the highlight of my Fridays. Thanks for making your artistry look easy to this old tree hugging, Prius owner 🤣
It's nice to watch your process. I was thinking about how much the vehicles benefit from the fact that you care. You are not cutting corners and the care really shows.
Now you entering my territory. My daily is a Corvette, and they are so fun to work on ;-) I loved the line "come on dude, pick your battles!" Keep up the good work.
Look at Richie Rich over here with his DD Vette! 😂 Even if I wasn’t poor, the winter here means I could not be so lucky. This car was incredibly easy to work on though. I hope I get the opportunity for more! Take care!
For some reason your feed stopped popping up, but I've found you again, so problem solved.
As always, watching you work is almost a meditative experience, so cheers for some mechanical calmness in these weird times.
Thank goodness, a boring Friday this week! I was beside myself last week. lol
I had lots to do so something had to give. I had run out of my safety bank of videos for my busy weeks when I can’t make one. I have to wait for winter to build it up again. 😂 Thanks for the support!
@@vehcor I to was a little sad last Friday. You do excellent work! I got a 94 gmc pickup you can work on if you ever run out of projects 😁
@@vehcor Family and life are way more important. Youre very welcome!
"And I don't want to hear how your Milwaukee could have done it!" 17:50 Sounds like you heard that before...I love it!
Yep, I swear the people in the comments are getting a commission or all work for Milwaukee. 😂
I like this build. It’s neat to see you fix other people’s mistakes. Probably sucks but my hats off to you sir.
your grade school associate bully is lucky you turned out to be you!!! Your a good dude to help him.
Ha, he is actually older than me but a great guy. We still mess with each other. I think I am enjoying that as much as the build. 😂
still lmao from the tie rod wrench and CLICK!! to funny. Love your videos!!!
Good to see you back at work.
Never stopped, actually just too much to do to make videos. Thanks for watching!
Your awesome great show keep talking that stuff man
I just subscribed to your channel. You do some awesome work. Love how you explain as you go along. Love the little comedy along the way. I going back watching some of your videos. Back in the old days you didn't have inner and outer structures. Unibodies are a way of life now. Was so easy on the older vehicles, unbolt the damage and bolt on the new.
(fairly) New subscriber from Maine. Great videos. After watching I understand what folks mean when they say a repaired car is just as good or better than one without a history. Interesting and entertaining content. Thanks for posting your work.
you have to love those box jobs
NICE WORK.
I really glad to see you posted I looked and looked last week. I went into a daze until a few minutes ago when I got the notice you posted. Glad to see your vids again and hope everyone is OK. You made that look very very easy I would not have known where to start now I saw that you started other on the side and went around. That's why you get the big bucks great job sir.
I was a little overwhelmed with work last week so something had to give. Thanks for the support.
Good to see you and Mr. Spotty back. Was a little worried about not seeing you two last weekend. This video makes it up. Pay back is best served with some hot burn outs. Take care and stay healthy.
Thanks for the support. Hopefully I can be back to my weekly schedule.
Awesome video
Awesome!!! You never disappoint, that was boring 😀
I like that multi-purpose tie rod end Ranch that crescent wrench is huge awesome video
You mean adjustable hammer? 😂
I hope the other shops that were in there see you professionally crank this repair out. Nice work. Can't wait to see the test drive!!!
Looks good great video as always keep up the good work
Thanks!
I have come to the conclusion that if it can't be fixed, you can fix it, keep up the good work.
Anything can be fixed with enough time and money! 😂 Thanks for the support!
Damn i really like your clips!AND i don't even have a drivers license.... but i from sweden... and we can go bu train or bus here ;) But non the less... looking forward to every friday and a new clip!
Thanks for the support!
Unexpected turn of events, payback time, don"t look back (past) this thing moves fast
My only revenge will be messing with him and empty threats. 😂