"My days repairing old cars are over!" So how did this '71 Chevy C10 get in the CAR WIZARD's shop?
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- This is an amazing 1971 Chevy C10 in immaculate condition, but how exactly did it get in the CAR WIZARD's 🧙♂️ shop when he just told us he was no longer working on 'old cars'?
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Here's a personal story from 2016:
I grew up in a western suburb of Chicago. In the early 70s there was a '71 C10, identical to the C10 in the video, that I used to see all over town; only this one had the owners name written in fancy smallish writing on the side (R. Rabe).
Jump ahead 45 years and I'm living in a highrise next to an indoor mall, about 5 miles from where I grew up. In the summer I used to take evening walks around the outskirts of the mall's parking lot. One evening I was walking and noticed a pickup parked with the lights on. When I walked over I noticed it was the very same truck I saw as a kid, in perfect condition, just like the truck in the video. The truck was locked, so I was unable to turn the lights off for whomever left them on. I decided to reduce the area of my walk to keep the truck in sight in case the owner needed a jump when they returned. Sure enough, about 20 minutes later 3 teens (2 girls and a boy) had the hood open, so I headed back over and told them how I knew that truck from my childhood years. The young man said it had been his grandpa's truck and he left it to the family when he passed. He also mentioned that his grandpa had been a landscaper, which is why I used to see it all over the place.
Anyway, I walked home, got the car and drove back over to give them a jump. They were very appreciative, and I couldn't get over the fact that I was able to get up close and personal with the beautiful C10 from my past ❤️
Unfortunately nowadays, someone in that part of town would be standing back, waiting to jack the ish out of them lmao, and people being on edge for such, makes you a pretty brave dude for offering to help
@@alanmoncus2331 It happened in the suburb of Lombard, about 20 miles due west of Chicago, so not a bad area at all (at least it wasn't then).
That said, I lived in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago from '10-'15, so I totally get what you're saying 😉👍
Seen one just like it on marketplace tonight for 1100, no where this nice but decent and was a 1972, same exact colors as the one in the vid
@@kimosabbe50 cool story, I live right next to Lombard so now I have to keep a eye out for this truck now too. Rare to see even any 80s Chevy trucks around here so should be easy to spot
I love these trucks 67 thru 72 Chevy & GMC I prefer the 70 Chevy because of the grille !!! Now a lot of people don’t know a little technicality that the 67 was a one year only design on the hood You really have to know what to look at about it the designer of this generation of truck actually Quit GM because they changed his hood design I don’t know why you will have to research it to understand it any how my uncle had a new 67 C/10 My Dad was into Fords I grew up in west suburban Melrose Park Illinois the Illinois Vehicle Code is very antiquated Up until 80 or 81 half
ton trucks were required to get a annual safety inspection C / 10 or 1500 or D / 150 or F / 150 And all PickUps in those day were considered a Commercial Vehicle even Rancheros and Elcaminos any thing with a open back and you had to have your Name on both sides with your registered home garage location even if you were not in any type of bussiness Even back in the 60s station wagons were considered a commercial vehicle
It's so beautiful. At my age a super model could be standing by that and I'd walk right past her to admire that thing.
oh, you are at that age where reality has kicked in too, huh? I hear you...
Feminine beauty fades. Gorgeous automotive metal endureth for ever.
How old are you?
Super models are superficial and walking by a person like that is common these days as everyone is living in fakebook world
@@mr.gutwrench 38. Not saying I wouldn't admire her after the truck or even shoot my shot. But my first priority would be the truck. I see a beautiful woman everyday, but I hardly ever see a mint condition unmodified old chevy.
Wizard please consider making exceptions for some vehicles like this, I enjoy your classic content the most! Especially with hoovie. Definitely make sure the customer knows they have to pay for your time even if it's just looking for parts I'm sure most wouldn't mind if they are truly trying to get the vehicle fixed.Or have the customers themselves do the searching(if they can). Thanks for the great no nonsense content
In the case of this truck, there is a ridiculous aftermarket for parts, from basic consumables to tricking out the ride.
Car Wizard should do some research on which models have a "healthy" aftermarket support and accept cars on a case by case basis.
Agreed. Once Hoovie started buying all those supercars I started watching less. Nothing against him, it's his channel, just seeing an older, less known, hidden gem car is much more likely to grab my attention. I'm not really into super cars, new or old.
His shop is just a recording studio
I have yet to see the wizzard work on anything ☠️
You should watch the video where he explains why he isn't working on them anymore. My take is the problem is not just that the parts are sometimes impossible to get, but that old cars like that are dying with things breaking constantly, he won't be able to keep up with it anymore. Getting cars in and out is paramount, those old things are heavy and large too.
Cool truck (and that it will get back the power steering so relatively easy). I understand that you are not working on these old cars in the future but it is sad since we will not see such cool cars anymore, at least on this channel.
Yeah, I’m out if it’s just a bunch of boring newer cars.
Nice to see one not lowered and retains the factory trim and hubcaps! Wizard I know you in your heart you still like older vehicles thanks for repairing it!
Ah nice, the asshole SCAMMERS are back!! The wizard is not giving anything away tonight folks, it’s just the scammers wanting to steal our money, and they aren’t getting it!!!
Beautiful old Chevy floods my memory bank with some wonderful memories.
The power steering boxes were known to wear out in these trucks . My dad had a 68 and he converted it to manual steering when his wore out .
Probably exactly what happened. Some mechanic had a junk manual box and pitman arm (or the brother found one in a junkyard of something) and did it cheap.
The same with my father's 65 Ford it was cheaper to keep it on the road with a manual conversion.
@@emjayay the reason my dad swapped the manual box onto his was because the junkyards didn't have any power ones that were any good . This was back in the late 70's when the junkyards had a lot of these trucks . When my dad called around and asked about a power steering box he got the same answer from everyone , " we don't have any that are any good , but we have a good manual box ."
My family has owned a 71 C20 from new, my great grandfather left it to my grandfather who still has it. Wish it was in this kind of shape, it’s been a work truck it’s whole life.
Does it still run ?
Hey man that’s what it’s for and it’s a damn good work truck
That’s awesome! I wouldn’t worry too much about it not being show quality. It has a long history and was used as it should have been.
@@shaft3285 it does, hasn’t stranded up yet, 270k miles, on its original 350, it does burn oil at an alarming pace if I’m honest.
@@thebigpicture2032 absolutely, it was a parts truck for his shop for decades, then a farm truck for my great uncles, then a lawn care truck for my uncle, now it hauls hardwood flooring from time to time for my grandfathers company.
My 15 year old grandson just bought real nice '72 Chevy C10 step side that I'll be helping him fix up. I like to work on those old Chevy trucks! I have an '80 Chevy K20 4wd with the original 350 engine, NP205 transfer case, TH400 and 4.10 positrac rear end.
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My dad had a 72 Chevrolet same color combo, trim. I always liked that truck.
I've even had a brand new thermostat come in DOA closed in the late 70's. Don't ask how much trouble that caused, trying to diagnose an overheating engine.
really nice Chevy. takes me back to when I was a kid
15:17 You could build a small warehouse on the property and hire a restoration mechanic. Move the old cars out of the main shop where they block work flow. This would also create new subject matter for future video content. 🍾🏁 No need to turn away buisness especially if you "enjoy" working on old cars. ( 15:17 )❤️
There are fair ways to approach a job with unknown problems. The easiest is to give a price to examine the car and list the issues. On top of that, you offer no warranty on the serviceability of any old stuff on the car. Customers who walk away from that are not people you want to work with. Those who understand old cars will be more than happy to discover their minimum budget for the work.
Excellent idea!!!
@@davidelliott5843 Very true, although In a previous video he mentioned it's more about old cars taking up floor space while waiting for parts that never come in. Thus slowing the work flow that the shop can handle.
that would be a great idea I called in the schedule a motor rebuild on my 73 Grandville but they gave me the bad news of they no longer work on invitage cars I would of loved seeing my car on an episode 😢 😞
I haven’t had an inclination to watch any films on here in the last 4 months or so, but this one was a must-see. I like Chevy trucks and the 67-72 models are are my favorite. Back in the mid-nineties the brother-in-law to a friend of mine sold me his ‘85 C-10, 2wd, shot bed truck that he purchased brand new from the dealer. That truck had the 250 in-line six and “three-on-the-tree”. It was more bare bones than the truck in the film; you name it the truck did not have it. That C-10 was the most fun Chevy truck I ever had.
Car Wizard, I think you should make some exceptions to working on some of the classic cars. You can get parts for many of them still.
I had a 71 GMC C25. Manual steering was fine as long as the front tires are kept narrow. The originals were narrower than modern tires. Wide tires become difficult to steer at low speeds.
Getting a bit tired of the repeated moaning and giving out In each video to be honest...
@@mmm365 haha lol yes... that's what fast forward is for haha
I use to cruise with my buddy in his dad's truck that looks exactly like this one!
My experience with the factory manual steering on my 70 K20 is that the pitman arm puts a lot of leverage on the sector (rocker/pitman) shaft bushing and bearing, insuring a fairly short steering gear box life. I don't doubt it was the same problem with the original hydraulic assist box.
The broken new parts issue is why you should only buy quality parts with a warranty. Many I see come with a 2 year warranty. Or places like FCP Euro with lifetime warranties on everything. Still need to pay labor, but it helps.
Oh, Wiz, you're pulling our legs. We all know that's not an old car. Like you keep saying, it's a TRUCK. 😄
BTW, in 1971 GM was offering Delco AM/FM stereo radios. So the truck may have had no radio to start with. That code list would show it.
Truck, car, same thing
@@LittleVictorMinecraft Very interesting fact is that in 1971. Chevrolet and GMC introduced front disc brakes on trucks, Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban, cargo and passenger vans. They provide better stopping, dissipate heat, fade resistant. This is important being that trucks often used to carry heavy loads and is used for towing and hauling.
I wonder how many 1971 truck buyers opted for AM/FM.
In 1968, my Dad bought a left-over '67 Chevy Malibu Concours station-wagon, with a 327, Powerglide and power-steering. It had the full 'suburbia' package with wood-grain side panels, chrome roof-rack, and power tailgate window. It was the first car I remember in our family with AC - factory of course. But it had one rare factory option - at least so rare I've never seen another in a Chevelle or Malibu of this vintage - a Delco AM/FM mono radio. I do have a copy of an original 1964 Chevelle owner's manual. So I know Chevy offered AM/FM back then. I just have never seen one in a '64 Chevelle, or in any other '67 Malibu.
@@sunbeam8866 In the '70s, if you wanted to avoid top 40 bubblegum music, you needed FM, that or a tape player, or preferably both.
@@sunbeam8866 my brother's inlaws have a gmc custom with both ac and am fm from factory thats being restored right now i think its a 307 though. Its pretty plain other wise.
if you get easy to work on older cars in the future I love this content
We need old cars too wizard on this Chanel keep that in mind
I bought a 72 C20 new for $2,917.42. On the sticker and in the glove box it had a RPO for a HD radiator. It did not have it but the dealer replaced it and made it right
now you can have a gasket replaced and power steering added on for the same amount
I had a 72 c 20 when I was 16. Gave it to my uncle. He restored it. Beautiful truck
"I don't care" is not a statement I make to my customers. I tell them that I fully understand and I can see that they are new or newer and then explain the build quality on modern parts. However, they are your customers you can talk to them any way you like.
Consider hiring a part time employee to do part searches so you don't have to. There must be a retired mechanic that wants to work part time. This would free you up to make videos and make repairs on vehicles. The wealth of knowledge a retired mechanic would have would be a benefit to your shop.
Ok, you found the part. Now you need to wait months for it to arrive. The job will sit and sit, taking up space. Oops, it's the wrong part! Start all over again and wait many more months to finish the job.
@@Hotlog69 --You are Correct, been there-done that, i'm 75 years young...
Best looking truck EVER!
"Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in!" - Car Wizard when a C10 arrives.
Good one! I salute you for a job well done.
In Silvio’s terrible impression voice.
Remembah Puwl Haba. A US President once said: If I were a girl, I would be pregnant all the time, because I can't say no.
There's a very old red Nova in the back.
I'm a minute in and still slackjawed looking at that truck. Looks gorgeous. I wish we had more like these over in Europe. And that two tone paint? That needs to come back. Gorgeous.
My late uncle had one of these in 2wd.
Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard, drywall screws can serve a good purpose, I had a 08 Focus with power mirrors & I whacked the driver's mirror & they wanted almost $500 to replace it. It still worked so I used drywall screws to reattach it & it worked fine until I traded the car in. Yes, people made fun of me but I didn't care cuz it cost me nothing!!! Thanks for sharing another exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂
Yeah, better than nothing, though I'd suggest in the future picking up a few stainless screws at the hardware store. Not as brittle as the drywall screws, and much more resistant to corrosion.
Drywall screws are my go to item for many repairs. I keep a variety of sizes!
Back in the early-mid '70s my grandfather had one similar to this. And even back then his wasn't anywhere near as good of condition as this one.
Wizard, I think you should re-think your "no old cars decision". Here's why, as in the example above, old 'high volume' cars and trucks were made that are highly collectable today and the production numbers at the time (perhaps a million, or two+) the parts are still readily available. The second reason is that there are a lot of old guys (me for example) that like your channel and wish to see you work on these vehicles! So, you need think about how your decision effects your "viewership' numbers here. ;)
Agreed. People like watching him work on the cool old cars. It should be on a case by case decision. If it's an old car, where there are no parts, turn it down. if it's one that has lots of parts available.. go for it!
Yes I completely agree
I certainly understand you do not want to get into restorations but please reconsider working on basic repairs
for these old chevy pickups, especially since parts are still available through places LMC`
It all depends on how many people want to restore them. I finally found a gas tank for my 1967 Dodge van, date stamped 02-22. So, the parts are out there.
I had a 69 Dodge van (A108) with factory power steering! Only available in 69-70 with 318/Auto.
@@21Piloteer That was a bigger van. Mine is called a "compact" van. I have the 318 v8 auto, no power steering (to go wrong) and a rear heater.
@@Waterlooplein1 Indeed, the A-100 was the 90" wheelbase and the A-108 was the 108" wheelbase. I had '72 B-200 and a '77 B-100 as well.
@@21Piloteer You know. you're right! It does have a 90 inch wheel base!
You can’t ever be done with vintage cars. They are magnetic
@@festuspunky
Not as much a modern Mercs and BMW’s.
@@festuspunky lmfao what do you know
@@Alehyn666 Modern cars are much more reliable AND much cheaper.I've owned a LOT of both.You can't take an old car out of town/road trip;THAT'S sucker's gonna break down on ya!
@@festuspunky atleast not complex to fix. Ofcourse depends... if its a classic Lincoln or Cadillac, then you're right, if its a classic Chevy like this then you're wrong.
Its the same with classic Mercs and BMWs, certain cheaper models (3er and very old E class) are not complex like today.
@@rudygracia5573 i take my 1978 chevy c10 out of town all the time. It's my daily driver 350 small block th350 transmission I travel 700 to 800 miles one way to visit family all the time I even tow my cousins 2016 ford f150 all the time cause that thing is always breaking down on him. Classic cars/trucks aren't unreliable just some people don't belong under the hood of a vehicle they do more harm than good
Part of owning an older car is being prepared to pay for the research now. even the 90's stuff is getting tricky with some models. Maybe a 'Classic Wizard' venture would do you well with the understanding prices will be different.
Imagine doing that in the 80s or 90s before the internets. You would have to know someone who's Uncles friend knows all about trucks you should talk to him!
What is a good source for parts anymore? Wizard said the charging components that were on there lasted just months, but he didn't mention the origin or quality of the replacements.
Car magazines were the source in the 80’s and 90’s.
If it's a late 70's or any 80's Chevy pickup, you can find parts for those everywhere. Usually even in stock at your closest parts store.
What a BEAST!! Imagine my surprise turning a corner on my way to a customers house and seeing one of these things on the driveway... Thing is that drive way is located in Liverpool, Great Britain!
Not sure if Americans actually know just how HUGHE US trucks and cars look in the UK, sat next to out tiny houses and tiny cars 😆, they have so much presence. 👍On my bucket list to head to the USA for a month and road trip coast to coast in a cool muscle car.
Good luck Carl, I hope all goes well!
Sorry Karl! I didn't look twice!!
@@46miles Haha, it's ok, I'm used to it... It's when het called Kevin I can't really fathom🤷♂🙃
Karl. I have a '60 sprite here in Texas and it's just the opposite for me, so small in the driveway! Like a toy. Cheers.
Very nice truck! The owner should have many, many more years of happy driving and memories of her brother while driving it. I really like it when a vehicle means something beyond just being basic transportation - thanks for sharing the story.
Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-(
In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.!!! (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN & BEFVO laws)!!
The steering wheel and column are the same as in my 1989 Winnebago RV on a P30 chassis. Chevy certainly got their money's worth on a lot of those old parts.
Similar, but definitely not the same.
Remanufactured in Mexico....THATS THE PROBLEM!
Very cool video! I hope we get to see the finished power steering set up.
Another nice video and beautiful truck.
I wonder if the glove box door was replaced at some point and that service plate doesnt apply to that truck. Not sure if that plate has a vin to match to the vehicles vin.
My thought exactly.
I purchased a brand new 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 se manual, on the window tag spec sheet it listed 4 wheel anti lock brakes.... Not on there at all, (I knew it when i bought it and did not care) after a couple years they recalled the car, offered to buy it back.. I declined, but you never know when they make a typo on the spec sheet.
You kept your word, as always. I salute you as a man of honour!
Maybe the original crapped out and the cost of a replacement grear box was either unavailable or very costly and the only quick fix was to switch over to manual setup.
That is not an Old Car/Truck .... But you guys rock, taking care of of a good customer is becoming rare these days. Its nice to see a 70's truck in exceptional condition. I know your in business to fix transportation for the common folks and make a little money. But its nice for fossils like me to see somebody else out there who loves their wheels (plus show the kids that 70's cars weren't total crap).
after 1972 the 70s vehicles are total crap. the later you go into the 70s the bigger piles of crap you will discover. But at least are cars did not suffer like the English cars in this period
This is when they made great trucks
ive always wonder. what do you guys do with the old parts like that old gearbox? do you guys resell them or just toss them?
Working in the parts aftermarket.
Most parts of that type are remanufactured and have a core charge associated with the purchase. That means that the old parts are returned to the vendor and eventually back to the manufacturer where they are rebuilt (remanufactured) and resold.
However in this case because there are no old parts to return for a core (other than the steering gear box). The shop absorbs the core cost ... which can be expensive (which is charged to the customer).
However if the Wizard was able to get new parts (which are still available surprisingly) ... they usually don't have a core fee ... and most shops will recycle the old parts via a scrap metal recycler.
I mean those are easy to work on. I guess you don't like making easy money? Instead.. You wait for hoovie.
Hearing that a good mechanic will "no longer work on old cars" hits me in the strange place. Childhood memories are dieing & i hate it so.
Beautiful truck. Absolutely gorgeous
The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on TH-cam! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music!
Don't forget the way he bends his knees and sticks out his hands when emphasizing a word or a thought
@@weegeemike Hahaha, looks like I am not the only one noticing the mini squats he does when he begins a speech.
Beautiful truck! Back when they were built “Like A Rock”!
My first truck was a 72/C20. 350/4barrel , manual shift. 17:750 wheels. I’d gladly give 50 Grand for another brand new truck like the one I had. Tough, reliable, and simple, and it looked good too. Everything a truck should be. The truck in your shop is a beauty.
I’m a Ford man but would kill for that truck !
When an alternator fails on a newer vehicle you know pretty quick because modern vehicles use more volts to run the ignition system and fuel pump. You’ll be lucky if you make it 1 block.
The truck doesn’t have power steering? Most of the vehicles I owned in the 80’s didn’t have power steering. My 72 Vega, 71 Dodge Dart, 71 Plymouth Valiant, 68 Ford F 100. I think at 58 I could still drive those vehicles no problem today.
I would rather work on that old truck than that Lamborghini behind you good job wizard
best fix is by pass that voltage regulator and install a modern alternator we do it to all the old ones once the original goes out
Try replacing the regulator first. Way cheaper fix. You can also get these alternators rebuilt at auto electric shops. Both options less expensive than replacement alternator. Both viable alternatives if replacement alternator is expensive, hard to find, or both
yep one of the first mods i did 20 years ago. theres other mods to the charge system that gets better voltage to the battery.
immaculate sweet truck, likely good for another half century
First of all ... a beautiful truck (I've kept my father's SUV & it has immense personal significance to me) & kudos to the Car Wizard in honouring his booking ... 👍
I do get why the Car Wizard is moving away from these older cars ... parts availability is a real issue ... my local shop here in Australia is having trouble sourcing parts for some cars built in the 2000's ... let alone the 60's, 70's 80's etc ...
I'm still looking forward to the Nova side project and I'm sure 'Euro-asian Bob' will still be bringing in some cars from time to time 🤞
Lastly ... I would not be surprised if The Wizard gives in too his love of these cars on one-off occasions ... 😉
I stopped buying remanufactured parts if it's possible for me to do it at all. I rebuilt a remanufactured alternator, things were finger right when I opened it up.
I wonder what will happen all those great mechanics when the combustion engine ban comes in? (clue: ain't never gonna happen, at least not for commercial vehicles anyway)
Enjoy watching you work on these classics-you may need a classic division at the shop.
Wizard come on re-think that decision. Yeah its a pain to find parts, but your working on History with old cars. That disappoints me:(
To each his own.
Bobby Joe working out of his garage will be pleased to help you....
Working with older cars would be much easier than the cars of today. Nice 71 chevy truck, BTW. Its gorgeous.
Except,Those older cars(esp American one's)had to be worked on all the time!Transmissions,Starters,Alternators,water pumps didn't last.Today,A LOT of cars exceed 100k before you have to touch anything.Not so back then.
@@rudygracia5573 Some things are higher quality today, like seals/gaskets and suspension/brake systems for sure... but not everything. And there are exceptions even with parts that are usually better now. For example, torsion bars are still better than coil springs, and leaf springs, at absorbing energy... and always will be. A muncie m21 will outlast any transmission made today. Also, a late 60's, early 70's 351 (M or W, doesn't matter as long as it's not a C lol) can (and frequently do) sit in a field for 35 years and drive out of there with pretty minor work done. Nothing we make today will do that 35 years from now. Just wont. Metal is too thin, and there are way too many things that can be easily destroyed simply by condensation and electrolysis. Modern vehicles are also designed to fail after that 100k mark (or whatever the warranty duration is, it does vary) in a lot of cases. The only exception I can really think of for your avg consumer grade vehicle is Toyota/Lexus. Everyone else in that segment seems to treat their entire line-up as disposable. I've been doing this almost 30 years, and I've watched how things have changed in that time. It's drastic, and not all for the better.
@@DJTourniquet Well said! The biggest problem I face when working on, or buying anything post 2000/2001 is how fast the plastic connectors disintegrate from heat and weather. And with so many in modern cars there's no avoiding it. I think that's one of the biggest killer of modern cars is all the electronics integrated in that will prevent these things from lasting 40, 50, 60 years or more. The mechanicals have been made more and more on the ragged edge of durability to meet the tolerance bands; they pretty well go out at XXXX amount miles and can't really be rebuilt or reworked, they HAVE to be replaced. Those 351 Fords, 352/390 FE, SB/BB Chevys, SB/BB Chryslers can be rebuild almost endlessly barring a catastrophic failure
@@DJTourniquet I Agree.Disposable for sure.I've just been lucky I guess.My 2012 Mitsu Lancer is at 135k right now,and I've only changed the serpentine belt tensioner.I remember owning older American cars;they blew through Auto tranny's and engines WAY before that.
Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-(
In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.!!! (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN & BEFVO laws)!!
This truck is wonderful - well done to the owner
When is your 3D printer coming in? You're going to need one eventually if you keep this up. What are the odds of finding a fifty year old NOS replacement part these days? Good luck, Car Wizard.
It's a nice truck I would have skipped the power steering and put AC on it but that's just me
This channel was built from Hoovie picking up old cars and hoopties, then fixing them. This channel will not survive very long if you're just repairing new and exotic cars.
probably meant new appointments. I guess someone had manual steering put on.
Not a 40k value truck. Maybe it has 40k of previous work to it.
if it was a short bed, then ~20-30k.
that's a 10-15k truck because it's a driver quality long bed with no rust and no a/c and no power steering.
maybe 11-15k after your upgrades/repairs.
It's worth what someone is willing to pay. Since it has sentimental value I'm sure it's worth more than $40k to the owner. Your drastic under estimate is almost insulting.
@@PasleyAviationPhotography give me a break dude. if you want to give me 20k for my same condition 1970 c10 long bed with a/c, power steering, power brakes, 350 v8. then message me and i will take your money. I can find that same condition truck every day of the week for 15k easy. 10k if i patiently wait for 1 month.
The previously sold trucks determines market value, not one individual's sentimental value. and saying it is a 10-15k value truck is not an insult. Market is what it is.
I own a 1970 chevy short bed and a 1970 long bed and shop the market daily for parts, deals and to keep up with market prices.
15 k max
@@leemp337 --yes, I own a 1998- Z71 Silverado 4x4 in Mint Condition, never Wrecked with a New 350 Engine and everything works including the Key Pod. I could get $15-20 thousand today, i've already had offers but this was my son's first truck, he give it to me several years ago, the Sentimental Valve is Priceless...
@@randybeard6040 sentimental value is not market value. Wizard is talking MARKET VALUE for that CONDITION of truck. You proved my point by saying you can get 15-20k. someone else has that same 98 truck in the same condition or better and will sell for the 15-20k. Your truck is out of the market but there are plenty others out there. so your truck is irrelevant to the market.
Another rectification needed is taking all that religionist mumbo-jumbo off the truck!
Chevy Fan-boys are TOTALLY missing the plot of this video. Cheap, Made-in-Mexico replacement parts for Chevy trucks are KILLING trucks, and owners’ wallets.
Wizard, old pickups are easy to get part. I had a 1970 CT pickup, and I could get every part for the truck. The old pickups are collectables, and there are companies who are more than willing to produce the parts. This also includes ALL body panels, floor boards, chrome, I mean EVERYTHING!!!
my days of watching are over
wow judging by the comments here this may require some rethought to satisfy a very large portion of your viewership. As other suggested perhaps stick to common classics like this c10? There is a lot of old school truck owners here commenting. Some with incredible knowledge on very specific years/details. Wizard give this some re-thinking please??
But they left it Catarpillar yellow.
Chevy had such a beautiful bright orange in those years, and yet...,
Sigh
I didn't like your channel before but now I couldn't wait to subscribe lol thanks videos on my channel
I sure miss those days when working on your vehicle was actually enjoyable. vehicles from the 1960's and 70's they was plenty of room to get at everything , I'm no mechanic but it was easy to replace a water pump, alternator ,starter, radiator, thermostat ,spark plugs, and so on , Not like cars today where engines are shoehorned into the engine compartment and things are buried under brackets, sensors, wiring and what should be a easy job turns into a nightmare of aggravation and hours of frustration ,
If this guy's a wizard, he's definitely missing his wand 😂😂😂😂geez and a whole lot more.
Ah, the early 1970s. The only decade of vehicles where the nastiest colors could look so good.
Nice truck, make sure it has the correct steering wheel. Iirc the power steering trucks had a smaller diameter wheel vs manual
I'll take an old Chevy truck over a newer one any day of the week. I'm in the process of getting my '85 shortbed on the road. I got a beast of a 350 in it, now it's coming down to the small details like wiring which I am not looking forward to.
A/c was an option into the 80's at least now its standard
Mr Car Wizard is an honest mechanic and a knowledgable one. If he says the newish alternator and regulator, both of them, are not working, he is almost certainly correct about that, he didn't break them, he isn't incompetent at diagnosing them, he isn't trying to sell you new ones even though the old ones are fine. So I'm not going to claim that the parts are ok and I'm going to believe Mr Wizard and I'm not going to throw a tantrum. But this isn't the case at every repair shop. A significant percentage of mechanics will tell you a part is bad, even though it is good. If you are not a mechanic yourself, there is no way to tell if its the part that is bad or the mechanic that is bad. So what do you do? For me, I learned how to diagnose problems and fix them myself. The only way I know of distinguishing the bad mechanics from the good mechanics, is by paying them do some work and seeing what happens. I could end up losing money that way. What about people who are unwilling or unable to do diagnoses and repairs themselves? I have nothing to offer them. For me, it is easier and cheaper for me to learn about cars than to learn about people, learn who is honest and who is not honest. For other people, who are unwilling or unable to learn about their cars, I don't know what to tell them. It would be nice if there was a way to distinguish the honest form the dishonest that doesn't require spending money and seeing what they do. But I am not aware of any way.
No more working on old cars? Does this mean Hoovie finally broke the Wizard?
Nice truck, However, No P/S, No P/B and No A/C, I will pass
Makes me just want to weep for all the cars and trucks I parted with when I was young and dumb. Mostly because now I'm old and dumber.
I personally hate modern cars. Other than the challenger they are all Ugly. The classics are the only good looking cars anymore. I refuse to work on or drive modern
Sorry I don't want to see videos of modern cars. They are just not good looking so personally I don't care a bit about them
I’d work on this before I’d work on new computerized crap.
Remanufactured water pumps have been the bane of my existence for years. The foreign made new ones aren't much good either.
I've seen that "work cart" in your videos for awhile. Makes me chuckle because my mother-in-law had that exact same set-up in her office - in the form of a desk.
You should work on them tho your viewers (subscribers) enjoy them and the stats prove that . Give your viewers what they like or at least try
Mr Wizard, what is the best muscle car (pre 79) to work on.
No more old car videos? That's too bad, I love those. If your only doing rice burners, not as much interest.
Wish they made trucks like this still. Function over form, simple, and utilitarian. Beautiful C10
Come on Wizard don't give up on the old cars, I am going to share a Marine motto with you, "pain is only weakness leaving the body." You can do it! I enjoy your channel, the content is educational and fun.