FREE CORVETTE! Gets Upgrades and a Road Trip!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2023
- How many 11 year old boys get a Corvette for their birthday? Well Ralphie did when a fan sent him this 87 Corvette that hadn't ran in many years. In the last video we were able to get it running after going thru the fuel system and installing a security system bypass chip in the ECU. After spending way too much time looking for brake parts we finally just decided to simplify the process by getting everything in a kit from zip-corvette.com We also decided to go with Rocket Racing Attack hoops from holley.com Can we get this Vette back to being roadworthy and make it to Ralphie's middle school Basketball awards ceremony. Let's find out.
Parts used in this video.
DB-1183 BRAKE OVERHAUL KIT
DB-606 BRAKE BOOSTER
DB-430 MASTER CYLINDER
TTR19-896160 ROCKET RACING ATTACK HOOPS
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Dad: Give ‘er a rip. Just do it!
Ralphie does a donut
Dad: Don’t tell mom I told you to do that!
Ralphie: I won’t!
10 seconds later they pull up to mom….
Ralphie shouts “he told me to do it!”
LOL!
You guys are so much fun to watch! Congrats to Ralphie on the Rookie of the Year.
And thanks. Now my 6yr old granddaughter wants baby goats.
Thank you
😂
You MUST keep doing the Momma captions!! 😂 Then do a full show at the end of each year dedicated to them!! Instant classic!! 😉😁
I’m glad you like them
I 2nd that 👌🏻
Fun fact ….
The C4 corvette had its brake parts sourced from Australia
At the time we in Australia had world leading brake technology due to our production car racing at Mt Panorama Bathurst
Our local cars all had 4 wheel disc brakes from approximately 1985 on
Great video guys!
Volvo had it from 1968, with the introduktion of the 140 and 164.
I give you that you had sone cool stuff.
Jaguar had four wheel disc brakes in 1957. Try cleaning the throttle body blades.
My dad and his brother worked at the Corvette plant, when it was in St. Louis. When it moved to Bowling Green, KY, my uncle moved with it. My dad stayed in St. Louis and transferred to the truck plant. My uncle told stories of them spinning the hoops out of the casings off the assembly line.
You guys have a lot to be thankful for. You got the vette fixed up , and running better, and the new hoops look great. I think the fuel filter may be clogged up, or the fuel pump is going bad. Congratulations on becoming the rookie of the year Ralphie. You may be the only kid, that Dad and Mom will have to ask you to borrow your car, for a Date Night. Love the channel, and how you work as a Family.
So glad to see you teaching your boy and girls the right way to take care of vehicles!! Awesome job Josh ..
Thanks 👍
What're. In ur Fuil
As a C4 owner, I would first check fuel pressure at idle and while revving the motor. Could be the new pump, sock or filter is clogged with grime that was already in the tank. Also could be the regulator. Pull the vacuum line from the regulator and be sure there isn’t any fuel coming out of the nipple.
You should also do the old paper clip trick and short the diagnostic connector under the dash and count the flashes of the check engine light to see if there are any codes stored. It should flash code 12 three times(once, pause then twice repeated three times), then any stored codes followed by another code 12. The service manual will show you which two pins to short. They’re right next to each other if memory serves.
You’ll figure it out. It definitely sounds fuel related to me.
The new hoops and casings look awesome!
Congratulations to Ralphie on his trophy! 🏆
Thank you for the tips
@@Sleeperdude One more tip:
I noticed both interior door lights seem to be on all the time. You may not realize that the white lens is also the on/off switch. Gently press on them to switch them on and off. If that doesn’t solve the problem, check your headlight dimmer switch by rotating it clockwise to be sure it isn’t in the fully counter-clockwise position which also turn all interior lights on. If that still doesn’t do it, you may have a faulty door pin switch but you “should” see a door or hatch ajar idiot light on the central panel if the door or hatch is open or if it thinks it’s open. Enjoy!
I tell you what, your kids are going to be the best drivers around. And it all goes to the parents for their upbringing...God Bless you all ❤
As an Australian with a thick accent I really appreciate when you put your wife's subtitles up to help with the translation 😂❤🇦🇺
I’m glad you like it
When I when I picked my 94 Ram about 8 years ago, I ended up going all in and replaced all of the brake lines, two rotors pads and calipers up front, rebuilt the rear brakes in the rear, changed out all the hoses. I learned from past vehicles that this is really the best way to go when you've had the brake system open for an undetermined amount of time. I've also towed and extensively off-roaded with the truck so it was nice to know that the brakes could keep up.
Awh, Man! What a cliffhanger! Oh so close and yet so far... why'd God put those hills there anyway? 😆Congratulations on Rookie of the Year, Ralphie! Tosh, I think you've got enough rows in the front yard to plant some flower seeds now. At least they are the skilled laborers. The wheels do look great, can't wait for the paint job. I think Tosh needs to take the vette to the track and test it out, no worries for hills or dips and gullies for the nose to get stuck in. (Gotchyourback, Tosh *wink*) Another great video. Love the content and especially if it's Squeezie approved! Looking forward to the next one!
Another fun episode!!! It's always fun to watch the whole sleeperdude crew together in the shop. Ralphie's Vette is coming along nicely.
Thank you
Good looking wheels, for sure. All new brake hardware front to back. You got a new car driving experience, Ralphie!
I think so too!
Way to go Ralphie, couldn't ask for a better first car. You're going to have the pick of the litter in school when you get ur license 👍😁. My first car was a 1966 mustang with the original 289 in it and velvet interior. Just FYI for you, the fuel pumps on these C4s are a common problem, if after replacing the fuel pump and you are still having starving issues, there are 2 oil sending units located back underneath and behind the distributor, if the smaller one is going bad, it will mess with the fuel pump as far as loosing contact. You do not need to pull the distributor but you will need to pull the wiper motor. Best thing to do is replace both sending units if you dig that far into it. I had the same problem on mine and it fixed the issue.
I believe that this is one of those times that will be remembered for the rest of Ralph's life.
Good luck to ya son, you got a great family. ❤
Loved the smile on Ralphies face when Dad laid 'er into the Cambells!!!
Thanks for the work y'all...ya'all(?) do!
I’m glad you liked it
I WISH I could have driven a vette to school MY freshman year!
Such a sweet surprise for me. Always makes my day seeing a new Sleeperdude video come out. Thank you yet again for sharing! Love you guys.
Me to. Thank you
So fun to watch this group of folk having fun. Please don't change.
Nothing like coming home from a long day at work and watching a Sleeperdude video . I really like the new “hoops & casings” 👍😎
Yes! best part of my week, new sleeperdude videos, You guys are my favorite channel by far! My girlfriend loves it too, the only car channels she likes haha.
Awesome! Thank you!
After you get Ralphie a Ping or Callaway PGA golf hat, check the fuel pressure. Might be the pump or regulator.
You have to have your priorities straight
Ralphie should be entered into the Guinness World Records for being the world's youngest Corvette owner! A terriffic video as usual! Y'all are the BEST EVER! Those new hoops and casings are pure CLASS! I have confidence that you'll get the Vette running like a champ soon! Lots of love and loyalty from Candy & me at Thrif-T body & paint in Wyomin'!
That would be cool. Thank you
Those stock Salad Shooters are what all us water cooled VW guys put on our rabbits, golfs & cabriolets. Definitely a hood resale item. Such a cool car for Ralphie!
Thank you
That boy took the car substitution for the banquet like a champ. Y'all are raising them kids right!
Thank you
Ralphie your corvette's looks good with the new hoops and casings.just a little more work and it will be hot road worthy!!! You guys can do it
You guys are amazing parents. You’re kids are growing up to be so funny, nice and mature. I love this channel I always have. Thanks for the content! Also thanks for being good parents. Much respect
Glad you guys got the vette going and got to road test it. I know you will figure out the fuel issue, I am sure Ralphie is feeling like he is on top of the world right now. Good job guys 👍
Thank you. He is
I find it inspiring that you got the entire family including the animals working together. You guys are doing an awesome job! Hey Ralphie, congratulations on the trophy. Thanks for sharing your awesome videos and God bless you all 👍✌️🇺🇲
Thank you we are blessed
That unidentified canister near the inline fuel filter appears to be a fuel filter/water separator. It takes a cartridge filter like the old-style Chev oil filters back in the day.
Ok thank you
its the purge canister for the fuel tank not a fuel water seperator pretty much only diesels have those its just part of the smog system
I had a '93 supercouple and put a double Eaton blower on it! That thing went from 285 HP, to 590hp. With a 5sp. It ate up Everything on the road! Every Thing! I love your Channel. Always Push the Envelope!!
Thank you
I love watching how much Ralphie is learning. How much you love to teach all of them. Those baby goats are adorable, how are Rocky's grandbabies doing. Congrats on the trophy Ralphie, great job.
He listens more than I realize. They are doing good.
That car is looking good now and Ralph like to drive it .
So fun to watch .
You deserve this Corvette Ralph by the time you reach 15or16 it will be all fixed up enjoy it ❤
Congratulations on your vette!!! I also have a C4, and 2 C3's, and a C2. My C4 is a 1986 indy pace car convertible. I rebuilt mine, it was a flood victim, and has been completely rebuilt, new electrical everything, new interior, new, well...EVERYTHING..lol I do suggest getting the factory assembly manual from zip corvette. It will tell you everything about your vette, all specs, torque, everything. If you need help, get with me, and I'll help as much as I can. Plus, I know of a few corvette savage yards for hard to find parts. And welcome to the vette life!!!
Awesome thank you
Seemed like the tank was vapour locking to me. But probably the fuel pump would over power that maybe?.
Unlucky Ralphie, soon be right though. Your Papa's a right Clever Trevor and no mistaking.
Well done you lot ❤️
With 3 converters on it my guess its time to rid the car of all 3..
That's gonna be a sick car for Ralphie when everything is set and done with it.
Yeah I think so
He is gonna be big pimpin when he is out crusin 🚗
@@itsmephil2255 re😢
Tell ralfie not to worry, dad has five years to make it right! Nice work bringing that vette back from the dead, I'm sure you will figure it out josh
I just Wanted To Say Hi Write Soon
Ralphie was 11 last year when he got the car it was driven around the yard on the other video
Then dad has to buy a new set of casing then sitting for five years 😅😅😅
Great job on the ol' Vette! Ralphie is a lucky little dude!
As for the issues, check that emissions system (cats, egr, etc.) Had an old Ferd that had a similar issue, and thought it was fuel, but turned out to be a clogged catalytic converter.
Enjoyed the video, thanks!!!
Ralphie: "You can get one of those machines, right?"
Josh: "YEAH...if you have money" 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Awesome video you guys. I can't wait until you get it painted and get the interior done someday.. what away for a 16yr. Old ralphie to start out driving. Nicer than anything I ever had at that age.. lucky little Boy..
Just wanted to say thank you for what you do. Great family
After all that time and work and still there's fuel issues. Man that's a a rough one. Can't believe that happened again to y'all. I know y'all got it figured out by now, just hoping it was something really stupid simple to fix.
This old vet looks like it needs itself some of those old school flames down the side of it. Based on the rip roaring around the yard that it's done so far, flames seem like a really good fit for this one. And as good fortune would have it, sleeperdude must have some experience on how to get them on there the right way. A slick new paint job and some flames, Ralphie will be all set to drive himself to high school! Great work on this one y'all. And once again, thanks for the translations for all us non Tennessee folks who don't understand that southern talk. It's particularly helpful when it's announced ahead of time that it will be captioned. 😊
Thank you. Yeah we will get it figured out eventually
Corvettes are the absolute pinnacle. Fantastic episode y’all. Fuel issues a little anticlimactic.Best, most entertaining show on TH-cam.❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
Great video as always. Happy to see some work on Ralphie’s vett. Hopefully the new issue is something simple. He’s going to be too cool for school when he’s finally able to drive it on the streets.
The dad jokes were commendable on this episode👌👍
Glad to see new wheels on the vette, looks great and hopefully it's a air sensor causing the problem. I had a 2010 Silverado for 5 years with the 5.3 ltre, ran great until it got cold weather eventually found out it was the throttle position sensor. Once I replaced the sensor and the gas pedal I had no more rough idle and could accelerate etc like normal, but with fuel injection almost anything could cause surges, loss of power.
Engine is known to seize when water enters the engine air intake system. The air cleaner (located directly in the nose of the engine) allows water to flow into the cylinder chamber which causes engine lock up. Water can be pulled into the air intake system by the movement of air from the radiator fan when it is collected on the front air spoiler.
Engine stalls, surges and runs rough as the direct result of malfunctioning computer control module.
Engine tends to rev/accelerate uncontrollably during certain driving conditions, especially when the car has entered a turn/turning condition.
Congrats Ralphie on your award. Hope your vette is running soon
Thank you
Ralphie will be loving this car even more now with the new additions. What a great car. Awesome work Sleeperdudes. Cheers from Adelaide Australia.
Yes he will. Thank you
I love the smiles when you give it the soup. Such a special moment. Always remember those moments and cherish them.
I had an 86 TPI auto like that one-- except mine was black with tan interior. The front Y pipe has what are called resonators on each side. They were designed to give the vette a tuned exhaust sound.... so it would not sound like your average farmer's TRUCK rolling around. Problem was? They are restrictive as hell. If you will cut OUT those resonators? You will get about ten more horse and also really HEAR that motor. They also sell a Walker front Y pipe that already eliminates the resonators, and all ya gotta do is sign the off road waiver at the place ya buy the Walker front Y pipe from.
The babies are so cute. Vette looks good with the new “ Hoops & Casings “ . Congratulations to Ralphie on his trophy 🏆. Thanks for the smiles and chuckles you and the family bring to us.👍🇨🇦
Thank you I’m glad you liked it
Love corvettes, had several c5 now a c6, but man they are complicated machines!! Love the content, I’m new to the channel good work dad and group!
I was born in 1987 and always wished i had this car, very nostalgic watching. Ralphy is one lucky kid 😃 BTW i learned how drive in the back yard when i was 10 also, tearing up the grass🤣
That’s awesome Thanks for sharing
@@Sleeperdude Yeah my Dad yelled at me, but in the long run, I learned how to control a car when out of control, and skills like that will make you a better driver.
I'd check the fuel regulator. Common issues you're experiencing there is a failing regulator maybe oon those TPIs. Similar problems my 88 iroc had.
I can only imagine how ecstatic i would have been as a 10/11yo kid getting a corvette! he's gotta be having the time of his life. witnessing joy in others is a true gift!
Congratulations to Rallfe on his Rookie of the year win. Great job on the new brakes and hoops
Once again that was a awesome video. Cool car there Ralphy. Always a fun family learning experience when doing car stuff. Thanks for the video!
Did yall see Vienna come flying around that creek ,bringing up the rear of the farm animal heard to get her RC..them little stumps were just a getin it!! ...never seen a pig move like that...haha great stuff as usual...I can't believe how great those hoops made that car look..what an impressive improvement they made!!
Just wanted to say I absolutely love and appreciate what y’all are doing on this channel. Keep up the great work. A family that wrenches together stays together! Also im picking up a 85 C4 in the next couple of weeks. Been sitting in a shop for 20 years so this video was very helpful. I approve of the hoops y’all put on this rig also!
Awesome thank you
Congratulations ralphie on your award!! That’s amazing! Can’t wait to see you get the corvette dialed in and running smooth, I’m sure you and dad can get her ready to rip! Great video can’t wait to see more corvette action soon!
Thank you
@@Sleeperdude thank you for the amazing videos! You have no idea how much they mean to some people! Than you for your time
Always look forward to a new sleeperdude video they always make my day
Awesome thank you
Its hard enough trying to keep up with the Family accent, but the closed captions when the Mother Tosh speaks is Hilarious! Her's requires translation...Nice job you all
I hate to say it, but I'd check that fuel pressure. Those years were notorious for fuel pumps going bad. If you got one of the old pumps that were terrible, you might be replacing the pump again!! Great video, ya'll
love your videos and they are really entertaining! Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
Lmao! Old Ralphie the little gangsta! Old boy gots the bling just blinging! Rocking it like a true G 😂 always a great video! ✌️
He’s so funny
It is cringey for sure
Awesome video guys. Koolest part was when the both of you smiled at the same time. The look on both of your faces was exactly the same.
Congrats Ralphie on the tuneup.
Could be the brand of gas. Had that issue back in the 90's on a Chevy I had that was about the same age as the Corvette. Changed out the gas and the issues went away.
Thank you, we are so glad you are working to finish a project. Please stick with it and finish the Vet before going off on other projects . FYI - It is a let down when you start projects (MG, RV, Falcon, ...) and then they sit and you never finish them or they return to disrepair again. Also, have you considered doing 30 min long reels maybe every 2 days verses hour long ones that come out about once a week? Shorter reels more often would be more enjoyable for us ... just a helpful suggestion. Love your fam!
Those kids are adorable, until you think they will turn into Rocky's
Just messing they are so cute.
Great to see the Corvette getting some love. 2x👍
Thank you
Muy buenos videos pero lo mejor es tu hermosa familia y la unión que tienen ustedes felicidades por todo lo que haces y les siga saliendo todo bien
Thank you. We are blessed
I LOVED THIS ONE. Thanks for the vette update. Looking forward to the next one. Gorgeous Hoops & Casings. Just got 335-25-20s for the rears on my vette.
I'd love to see a shirt with Wawas car in it. Didn't see one unless I missed it. And by the way she's an awesome mechanic. Not afraid to get her hands dirty. RESPECT to you Wawa !!!!!
Great wheels! Looking so much better and you'll figure out the fuel problem. Any ideas on the color you are going to paint it?
Thank you. He has mentioned about five different colors so we’re not sure yet.
The look on their face when the supercoop builds boost priceless!
It’s fun to drive
One of my childhood favorite cars!
Great video 👍nice to see the corvette nearly finished and momma kicking out the new words!
Corvette issues either fuel tank pickup getting clogged or electrical issues when it gets hot or under load.
I'm watching this for the second time and it wouldn't be a show if the Corvette made it there keep up the good work your doing with the family God bless you all
Thank you
Great job! I'm working on the brakes in my 69 Mercury but I'm having a hard time sourcing parts. At least with the Vette you are still able to find parts for it and will for a long time to come. 👍
Thank you
You should try Rock Auto, they had all the parts I needed for my 87 Diplomat police package car.
@@williamcole464 RockAuto is always my first stop when looking for parts. They have the Master and calipers but the flex hoses are not for disc brakes and the booster is not available unfortunately.
One of my favourite cars , Ralphie is so lucky . Great content as usual, all the best 😀
Thanks! 😀
Excellent video Sleepdude Crew Josh :) also change H2 sensor on manifold also 02 Sensor on by Catylic Converter to Corvette and plus Fuel Regulartor to plus Mass Air Flow sensor and run 5% 89 or 91 or higher octane has No Ethonal! Plus get Grey bottle of STP Total Treatment fuel injection and carb cleaner in fuel tank each month to ! Plus check on Computer plug in see what says on lope when doing too after cleaning out codes then engine and drive test to! May have Catylic Converter plugged up from sitting too and be a guess! OB1 tester should help check it out !
Ralphie needs to sit on phone books so he can see over the steering wheel 😂. Loved this video.
Let Ralphie sit on some of the thick manuals that fans have sent you in the mail!
Wards catalogs!
Congratulations Ralphie!! 🏆 😎 The Vette definitely looks better!! And i bet stops much better too! Maybe the sending unit in the tank is the issue. ❓️ Thanks for sharing guys!! 😁
Thank you
The sending unit is the fuel gauge. I had my car stall on me back in 2018 and it turned out the fuel pressure sensor was dead on the fuel pump. 10 minutes later and it hasn't stalled. 6 months later, the replacement part threw the same code and I ended up getting an ACDelco part and no codes.
Great Video guys!! As usual! Gotta love the ol Vette and I don't even like brake videos LOL. I was VERY glad to hear the School doesn't do "Participation" Awards! They are damaging and not good at all. Anyway looking forward to the next video on the Vette!
im really glad you put what Tasha says on the screen so i can pause and figure it out🤣
Sorry Ralphie didn't get to pull up in his Corvette, but I'm sure you guys will figure it out. 🙂 Congrats on the Basketball Award
Thank you
Use the purple permatex grease for contact spots on the brake systems. It'll save you from big headaches in the future.
Ok thank you
Love the Chevy HEI. They are the best distributors they made.
Best intro on TH-cam!!!!! Love this channel...family means everything
Please do a 300 straight 6 in the black wagon, big single turbo or compound setup……. Please!!!! Love the videos, keep ‘em coming
Maybe so
YES!!!! All under the hood :)
That was super awesome.
That's a lot of more old school Corvette C4.
Glad you liked it!
Sure thing, bro.
Sure thing, bro.
Considering Ralphie is gonna be driving it ....when it comes to repairs on brakes there are no short cuts ....i recently redone the brakes on my fiancées 11 Ford Flex...4 wheel disc i replaced all all 4 calipers,rotors ,and pads ...fixin to start on her 2001 Dodge ram 1500 4x4 its gettin new brakes all the way around ,exhaust, tires,and complete frontend rebuild ...all 4 of our kids are grown but i still make sure their vehicles are safe
Good job teaching your children what work is and how to defend yourself on the road and in life.😊
Don't worry Ralphy you and your dad will get it going. Great video guys
Thank you
Did I hear you say in one of your videos that you are from Brockville? My dad was born there.
37:10 Squeezie Logic 101: "You never look at the wheels I guess." 🤣😂😅😂
Apparently so
"shoulda put the distributor in the front like Fords." -- One of the universe's fundamental truths. Putting on my Blue Oval hat and feeling good about it.
👍👍👍
That's getting Spring off to a good start -- the Vette gets a refresh, and Ralphie wins Rookie of the Year! The problem is probably the fuel pump or something temperature-related with the computer.
Keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
I'm just gonna go on and predict that y'all will have a grandchild born exactly 9 months after ole Ralphie gets his driving license.
Omg!! I hope not
That is so cool you are letting your whole family work with you in your videos and have all the animals in it that's the greatest keep having us watching awesome content ❤
Ralffy needs a booster seat to drive the vette 😅
Your right
A booster for the seat and a booster for the brakes! Go Raff. And those wheels!
Love the 'Vette. Love the critters. Especially love your family. Thank you for bringing lots of smiles and for teaching us a thing or two. All y'all are awesome! Michael from Champaign, Illinois.
Thank you I appreciate it