Will a BURNT and ABANDONED Nova Drive Home After 30 Years??

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  • @JunkyardDigs
    @JunkyardDigs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Check out part 2 on mooks channel!!
    th-cam.com/video/_LZie10-iSg/w-d-xo.html

    • @3point1415926536
      @3point1415926536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "The floors are actually really solid" "I don't know why the floor looks somewhat decent" 😅

    • @YP-il6nu
      @YP-il6nu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How do we contact you if we want work did

    • @BigAwkwardChunk
      @BigAwkwardChunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Toasty toad xD

    • @mamaluca1958
      @mamaluca1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I sure miss having my dark green 76 Nova 4 door. It was a awesome car wish l never sold it.

    • @beenwashedup5754
      @beenwashedup5754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When you pull the plugs squirt some marvel mystery oil in each cylinder th free up rings my dad was a master mechanic and my uncle's worked for gm on the production line also a master mechanic squirt a good squirt in each.plug hole let set over night and squirt a little bit before you start also you can torch you plugs to get off oil and soot I saw this on you tube and tried it it works so + you tube for tip

  • @petercolquhoun2086
    @petercolquhoun2086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1275

    The obvious name for this car is The Phoenix. It has literally risen from the ashes.

    • @willbachman9312
      @willbachman9312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      If only it was a firebird your name would stick hard

    • @johnherdener6801
      @johnherdener6801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Except Pontiac renamed their X-body the Phoenix in the mid 70's. Could put a Pontiac grill in it..............

    • @southstreetbarbecue7875
      @southstreetbarbecue7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@@willbachman9312 But the guy who found the car is named Phoenix.

    • @goldinator
      @goldinator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is so fricken good… oh my god

    • @marcokik677
      @marcokik677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Fuego Nova

  • @chetpomeroy1399
    @chetpomeroy1399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +740

    _"Make sure you leave the place better than when you found it."_ That *alone* is enough to get a thumbs up from me!!

    • @mrshmanckles1463
      @mrshmanckles1463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Leaving that place with that car alone IS leaving it better that he found it.

    • @dervwfahrer
      @dervwfahrer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We had that Rule learnt in the Military Time (Germany) Leave the Place at least like you found it - or even better

    • @WeeShoeyDugless
      @WeeShoeyDugless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      As a young kid working in the woods my dad drummed it into me as a kid to leave every job squeaky clean, even down to the last twig when clearing up some old biddies back garden after removing a huge oak.
      I'm 66 now and infuriate my work colleagues by being ultra clean at work.
      Nowt wrong with them principles though👍👍

    • @donaldtims6008
      @donaldtims6008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrshmanckles1463 000++

    • @CallMeJay95
      @CallMeJay95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is so true. My dad is always telling me that even now that I am an adult.

  • @venkateshbhat9890
    @venkateshbhat9890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    It literally brought me tears when that old burnt out baby walked out of the shed on its own. Just like a paralyzed old man recovered.

    • @coltonbates629
      @coltonbates629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Skynet1 weirdly specific and accurate

    • @tnc7399
      @tnc7399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      But the stories it can now tell. And at least it was an inline six not a v8. We need to keep the higher trims better. And this was a ricer before ricers.

    • @jamiejam3490
      @jamiejam3490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was like the movie Christine

    • @paulriversred738
      @paulriversred738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@coltonbates629 my thoughts too lol

    • @paulriversred738
      @paulriversred738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Skynet1 named christine? Lol🤷‍♂️

  • @chinthammasaengsri642
    @chinthammasaengsri642 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Kevin, you and Mook inspired me to dig INTO MY OWN GARAGE and start a rescue on my 1974 Pontiac Ventura with a 350 cu in. V-8. It's been in that garage since 1997, but is in incredibly mint condition. If you all can get this burnt out '72 Nova running after being singed, I can get that Ventura running. Thanks Junkyard Digs!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @real_gosha
      @real_gosha 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      did u ever get it running?

  • @diggindanfl91
    @diggindanfl91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +888

    I think "Burnt Reynolds" seems like a good name for the car

  • @krystophm1730
    @krystophm1730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Reminds me when me and my brother recovered a 71 malibu. Sat in a field for 15 years. Sounded exactly like this nova does now and we drove it daily for years. I miss the great times in that green beast.
    Miss you the most brother.

    • @goinbananas7606
      @goinbananas7606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      glad you and you brother enjoyed those memories, i just bought a beater car and let my brother smash it tonight he scared the fuck out of me, will always be a memory

  • @Darrin_Wyatt
    @Darrin_Wyatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Imagine how strong that body is now that it's been heat treated.

    • @black_rhino241
      @black_rhino241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Depending how hot it got and the type of steel it will either be brittle or super tough

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@black_rhino241 or warped

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@black_rhino241 yep

    • @sw96
      @sw96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      High heat with a slow cool down usually means really soft metal.

    • @matthewrhodes2010
      @matthewrhodes2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's not how heat treat works the whole body would have to be quenched in oil for it to heat treat the body is most likely much weaker

  • @carlkeig5640
    @carlkeig5640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I found this video quite emotional 😢, to see that thing start and drive out of that garage on its own steam and run after being basically burnt alive was a beautiful sight, and that's to you for not just sending it to the yard like most people would.Your a proper car guy bro 👊 , big love from the UK🇬🇧, I'm now subscribing to your channel ❤✌

  • @DUSaggin
    @DUSaggin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    i vote "Toasty Toad" also i'd repair it mechanically and electrically but other wise leave it just as it looks and only replace the grill. it looks awesome like that i think!

    • @garageofscrap
      @garageofscrap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      It’ll make one hell of a *hot* rod

    • @DUSaggin
      @DUSaggin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@garageofscrap for real.

    • @advancedretard
      @advancedretard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it's more a toasty turd

    • @DUSaggin
      @DUSaggin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@advancedretard lol yea, but it can be fixed up mechanically and electrically. its got character though, i think it looks bad ass.

    • @ghostg8
      @ghostg8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Super Nova

  • @Rileygee0224
    @Rileygee0224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Cop: Sir do you know why I pulled you over today?
    Kevin: I can name several reasons, got time?

    • @coreycarver9974
      @coreycarver9974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol I can see that happening

    • @ImTheJoker4u
      @ImTheJoker4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Kevin: No sir, I can't imagine why you might be pulling over this fine American automobile.

    • @greendryerlint
      @greendryerlint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      The proper answer is "Depends on how long you were following me."

    • @_Frank_the_Tank
      @_Frank_the_Tank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'm a fellow Iowan, and also an owner/operator of a small fleet of rolling garbage that once identified as automobiles. Out in the boonies where most of his filming is done you're not gonna get pulled over and bothered for much of anything... You'll likely not even come across the single highway patrol officer who's out patrolling that particular 50 square miles. They're typically hiding behind a tree row or a sign somewhere with their radar gun, and they could care less what rolls by just as long as its rolling by at a speed close enough to the limit. Some of larger towns they get a little more uppity about tint on the front windows, a busted windshield, exhaust noise, etc etc, but they're typically secondary offenses they tack on if they've already pulled you over for speeding or driving like a moron.

    • @novadiecastman5251
      @novadiecastman5251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@_Frank_the_Tank so am I , and your right , the only things they are worried about is speed and seatbelt, if ya do those two things your okay

  • @Ecosse57
    @Ecosse57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    "straight up muscle car"
    lifts hood to reveal straight six...
    classic 70s/80s high school car. nothing to be too ashamed about.

    • @GeekGinger
      @GeekGinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That’s exactly the kind of crap we drove to school back then. The only thing missing is the air shocks.

    • @m1a1hm
      @m1a1hm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You got that right. If we couldn't make it fast we made it look fast,

    • @smarternu
      @smarternu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...and nothing lost to the fire.

    • @YerluvinunclePete
      @YerluvinunclePete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I once had a hood scoop I stole off the top of a McDonald's parking lot garbage can.

    • @MikeDS49
      @MikeDS49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No way in hell a person right out of high school today can afford a newish inline 6 car! Or newish anything, really.

  • @chosenone1004
    @chosenone1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You know a car is badass when it can be old and burnt and still look so sexy . I’m not sure if it’s the story behind this , the car or just the way you guys dove right in but I love this video . One of the best I’ve seen in regards to getting a vehicle back up and running from nothing
    Definitely a new subscriber gentleman
    🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

    • @SoupyMittens
      @SoupyMittens 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd argue it looks even more badass with the burnt paint, it looks straight out of mad max

  • @RandomGuyDan
    @RandomGuyDan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I love these videos for showing that there are still interesting cars out there buried in garages, storage units, and barns just waiting to be saved. And without a doubt it is now the Toasty Toad

    • @arronbaker2161
      @arronbaker2161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it the Toasty Pumpkin 🎃

    • @aristotlechagares4944
      @aristotlechagares4944 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely a real winner, Toasty Toad. Mook is right on that. Great video. Thanks

  • @jackvinceta
    @jackvinceta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Call that car the "Marlboro" because its red and it smokes.

  • @MoparMike
    @MoparMike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Like it or not Kev... it's now officially the "Toasty Toad." Mook nailed it with that name.

  • @rantaviouswilliams
    @rantaviouswilliams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When she crunk up for the first time and you drove her out the shed that just put a tears in my eyes cause that’s beautiful much respect ✊🏾 New Subscriber n you teach me a lot because I’m currently studying automotive in college

  • @lauram5905
    @lauram5905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Man, this guy’s 25, fresh outta college, kicking ass with amazing barn finds, meanwhile I’m 27 and beating on my Camry after my 9-5 (4-12) job 😂

    • @piotrdabrowski3899
      @piotrdabrowski3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      well, what's stopping you from buying a burned car that you don't know if it will run at all? :) i mean c'mon, everyone can fix cars right? it's easy! :)

    • @unuks9731
      @unuks9731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@piotrdabrowski3899 well

    • @Br3ezyTV
      @Br3ezyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@piotrdabrowski3899 lmao it’s not easy, it takes time, skill, patients and a whole lot of knowledge to be able to work on a car, keep dreaming kid you ain’t know anything abt what your saying 🤣

    • @piotrdabrowski3899
      @piotrdabrowski3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Br3ezyTV i’ve been sarcastic mate :) you can’t be jelous of someone elses achievements. Pursue your own.

    • @Br3ezyTV
      @Br3ezyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@piotrdabrowski3899 wym can’t be jealous 🤣 jealous of what? I know how to work on anything 🤣

  • @KrxSlimer
    @KrxSlimer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    It reminds me of the movie "Christine". Definitely call it Toasty Toad.

    • @KrxSlimer
      @KrxSlimer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Todd Amtmann yes she was

    • @marcokik677
      @marcokik677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuego Nova

    • @westendpimp2003
      @westendpimp2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My favorite movie

  • @bryansimon4072
    @bryansimon4072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Just to piss you off Kevin, I vote “toasty toad”.

  • @keithhansen2734
    @keithhansen2734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love these videos. Back when I was young I did the same thing on a limited basis just to have a car to drive. 1953 Ford, 1952 Hudson Hornet, 1967 Austin 1100, 1953 Pontiac... Wasn't so much for fun as it was a necessity, though. I was too poor to buy a decent car... Now, just to clarify a little, not to criticize; the Nova was a name given to the Chevy II in 1962 or thereabouts, and at that time it was NOT an acronym. The Omega (Olds), Ventura (the Pontiac version of the Nova, not the full-sized Pontiac which existed for a long time) and Apollo (Buick) weren't even produced until 1973. They were named the way they were to be clever with the name Nova, which existed long before they did. So Nova BECAME an acronym, but it didn't start out as one. Also, Nova, doesn't mean "doesn't go" in Spanish. " No va" does, sort of, but it's two words--"no" meaning "no" OR "doesn't in Spanish, "va" is the irregular conjugation of the verb "ir" which means to go. In Spanish the word Nova means Nova, like in an exploding star, just as it does in English. Also, the Nova sold fine in Spanish speaking countries. The story of it not selling well is an urban legend not supported by the facts. In any case, keep up the good work on rescuing these old cars.

    • @imsmart_yetdumb9278
      @imsmart_yetdumb9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like it when people actually give a care in the world enough to show the truth about the world around you.

  • @WatchWesWork
    @WatchWesWork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Time to upgrade to the 12-35 F2.8 lens. Love mine. Actually, I never use the kit lens. If you want it I'll send it over.

    • @JunkyardDigs
      @JunkyardDigs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      That I may be interested in!

    • @alan6832
      @alan6832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JunkyardDigs Are they that concerned about brake safety in the Army? in Iraq? or is armor perhaps higher on the safety list?

    • @shaunbarnes7094
      @shaunbarnes7094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JunkyardDigs are you going to fixing up

    • @JunkyardDigs
      @JunkyardDigs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wes, I did it again..... I'm even more interested now

  • @rayclark9643
    @rayclark9643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The look on Mook's face when she first saw this wart covered wonder made it worth staying till the end:)

  • @BwareTNEB
    @BwareTNEB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I think the name "Crisptine" fits well. The body has lovely Crisptina too.

    • @bigjohnson7415
      @bigjohnson7415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      DUDE! Nailed it!

    • @wyrmas
      @wyrmas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +1 for Crisptine, this needs to be the name

    • @jacobsanders4254
      @jacobsanders4254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel like it would be confused with chris pine too often

    • @BwareTNEB
      @BwareTNEB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacobsanders4254do you get mistaken for Bernie Sanders?

    • @midwestspeed7889
      @midwestspeed7889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With that engine it should b named SLOWVA 🤣

  • @BokBarber
    @BokBarber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sometimes I come around this channel as a pick-me-up from my project car woes. It never fails to make my situation look better.

  • @brokebimmer320i
    @brokebimmer320i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    "Now Tom, I said supercharged, not super charred."

  • @john242ti
    @john242ti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Definitely Toasty Toad. The one that farts under acceleration... Re: the lens, been there, done that. Except, in my case, the front half of the barrel came off the rear half. Happened long ago, in high school. Camera fell off a chair while I was changing film. Luckily, wasn't that great of a lens, so no real loss.

    • @algnedpe7271
      @algnedpe7271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just bought an old pentax spotmatic that had the same thing happen. 28mm f2.8 had the whole front element fall off, plus a dent in the thick metal prism.

    • @dannysmith7362
      @dannysmith7362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What are you doing with the nova are you selling it

  • @markmurphy3578
    @markmurphy3578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I like the idea of naming it the “toasty toad” 🐸
    I had kind of thought about the “burnt turd!” But I think Mook’s idea might be the winner!

  • @lanashill7949
    @lanashill7949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "leave the place better than you found it"! You make us oldsters proud. There's hope for the human race yet!

    • @larryalexander4833
      @larryalexander4833 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen not many young folks have any morals these days . Us older generation know what's right tho !

  • @NGSunglasses
    @NGSunglasses 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    20:26 Legend has it they're still finding ATF several counties over.

  • @jockmchaggis6797
    @jockmchaggis6797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It should literally be called "Phoenix" because, it did after all rise again from the flames

    • @lowest.tier.garage
      @lowest.tier.garage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like Toasty Toad, but damn, that's a great idea right there.

  • @herkloader34
    @herkloader34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is the most interesting video I've watched in months! Great job bringing the old Nova back to life.

    • @chosenone1004
      @chosenone1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was actually thinking the same thing . This is one of the very few videos like this that I watched from start to finish .

  • @0_O_0001
    @0_O_0001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    16:51 "Underglow from the 70's" is underrated.

  • @garyworokevich2976
    @garyworokevich2976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    TOASTY TOAD!!! Cleaned up, made stock, new steel wheels, with dog dish
    hub caps, skinny tires. A little body work, simple paint job, all mechanicals back up to snuff,
    then flip it, or Mook's new daily driver.

    • @foureye7058
      @foureye7058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure you could reasonably do that. You'd still flip at cost with how much it needs.
      Even done yourself, even done cheap, that kind of body work and paint gets expensive if you care at all about it not looking like crap.
      Not an expert, just my opinion after many, many hours of talking to folks at meets and on craigslist about project cars and flips.

    • @garyworokevich2976
      @garyworokevich2976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@foureye7058 I hear what your saying, it's more a shot at humour. Having said that, I have a 2002 Caravan for a daily driver, that looks a bit better than the Nova, not by much, that is my daily, mechanically sound, doesn't smell too bad. My fav catagory of cars, original unrestored. Jay Leno's fav catagory as well. Had a collection going back in the 90's, barn to store them, and work on them.
      Too old now to do that stuff, so I appreciate Kev and Mook for what they do, and the multitude of other car channels. Thanks for the response, and have a good one. I also believe Mook won't give up driving Booger.

    • @Z_732
      @Z_732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daily drive it the way it is.. seal it and keep it. The problem is, the spots that got too hot have lost their strength in the steel of the body anyway.. keep it and name it accordingly.. jmo

  • @ep-ou7sc
    @ep-ou7sc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    That was such an old country thing to hear lol. "I watched you almost hit a corn field at 90 with a Monte carlo"

    • @yourfinestlocalidiot
      @yourfinestlocalidiot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Change "Monte Carlo" to "Dodge Charger" and you have the entirety of the Dukes of Hazzard, stunts and bootlegging.

  • @HeSavesMankind
    @HeSavesMankind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reminds me of a Christine II. Especially when it's emerging from the barn slowly.

  • @MM_in_Havasu
    @MM_in_Havasu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Mook had this "WTF" look on her face, LMMFAO!!! "You literally brought home the biggest toad ever......"
    Cool video, glad it lives!

    • @troublemcallister730
      @troublemcallister730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, no matter what Kevin calls that car we will always think of her as 'Toasty Toad'!😎

  • @BigTex8319
    @BigTex8319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    If you get pulled over for it being burnt just tell the cop it's a " hot rod".

    • @Bishdab
      @Bishdab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for this lol

    • @donnabrown9476
      @donnabrown9476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good one!🤣.
      .....JYD Mom

  • @denniselgatoblanco824
    @denniselgatoblanco824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    NOVA in astronomy is "a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months" Top notch installment to the channel my man!

    • @larrybreuer4495
      @larrybreuer4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nova in Spanish is No Go or No Going…might be a little more appropriate. Lol

    • @richardbonfiglio1765
      @richardbonfiglio1765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrybreuer4495 You're thinking of a Ford.

  • @tireroastersgarage
    @tireroastersgarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This level of greasy warms my soul! Great work!

  • @johnparker1126
    @johnparker1126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    "smells like its still on fire," "it probably is......" LOL

  • @bradrobinson7960
    @bradrobinson7960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I think you should call it "Phoenix" because it rose from the ashes and Phoenix helped you.

  • @Jpee123
    @Jpee123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Just imagine driving down the road and getting pulled over, and telling the officer we are making part 2 of Planes,Trains, and automobiles!

    • @jayinmi3706
      @jayinmi3706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're probably not as old as that movie. lol

    • @Starfurexxed
      @Starfurexxed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      heh, I remember that movie.

    • @donpalke4519
      @donpalke4519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or part 2 of the movie christine

    • @Jpee123
      @Jpee123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donpalke4519 true, didn’t think of that one, lol

    • @Jpee123
      @Jpee123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jayinmi3706 for real..🤣🤣

  • @IROCZer
    @IROCZer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you brought it through the wood walls inside the barn... as she rolled through the door, All I could think of was Christine.... That should of been her name. Nice work, was waiting and hoping to see the post car wash shot.

  • @chasiu75
    @chasiu75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    That stick on clock brings back some memories of the 80's. That was very typical of the time.

    • @nyshockartist
      @nyshockartist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @chasiu75 #chasiu75 Its only missing the stick on, junk yard, calendar.

    • @icondonnied
      @icondonnied 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The clock is a bottle cap. Probably had a white stripe on it that faded with time. I'm sure I had one of those in my car in the 80s..

    • @JohnsJunk
      @JohnsJunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thought it was a USB charging port. Then stick on digital clock hit me. We're old.

    • @TakuroSpirit77
      @TakuroSpirit77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't forget the compass everyones dad and grandpa had on their dash too

    • @Onewheelordeal
      @Onewheelordeal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TakuroSpirit77 My dad 100% had that on his dash and on my first car too lol.
      Now I basically ignore my digital one

  • @randallfarr4706
    @randallfarr4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Let's see a pressure wash video. See if it just blasts apart from water pressure. Also Toasty Toad sounds good👍.

  • @aidynskrzelinski1054
    @aidynskrzelinski1054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This thing seriously reminds me of Christine (the movie) when she's on fire after the gas station scene and chasing the dude down the road. Seems a very fitting name 👍🏻

    • @jasonstray9582
      @jasonstray9582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the exact same thing

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's the way to do it have fun while you're working that's what I like about the show.

  • @FatTourist
    @FatTourist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    oh my, would love to see a complete restoration work on this one

  • @wannaseethevid
    @wannaseethevid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the best revivals yet. The toasty Toad lives!

  • @dredaily13
    @dredaily13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The shot of the carb with the valve cover off was automotive art!! Also, I think that the exhaust was plugged well for the first half the video.

  • @AmericanPsycho-js2tc
    @AmericanPsycho-js2tc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a scene out of christine, first sunlight in 30 years!!!! Awesome guys

  • @protree_productions
    @protree_productions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    "Blazed and confused" is the perfect name for this car prove me wrong.

  • @chasiu75
    @chasiu75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's so satisfying to see it come out of the barn under it's own power.

  • @beatermotorsports
    @beatermotorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    It's just like Christine except for everything.

    • @dmritchie3
      @dmritchie3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This made me laugh

    • @neonxeno2
      @neonxeno2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its just like herbie but a different car and different circumstances

    • @radracer2033
      @radracer2033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean it's red so close enough

    • @donkEEpunch85
      @donkEEpunch85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, yep! The one about the thing with all that stuff that happens! Exactly right!

    • @tylerzavetsky4960
      @tylerzavetsky4960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Literally exactly the same but completely different.

  • @stevecr8934
    @stevecr8934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mook is proud of you so I guess we are too. Toad Nova. I like it. Cant beat a 6cylinder Chevy for running.

  • @markscungio2996
    @markscungio2996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kevin, find a 292 six with 4BBL intake and carb from a full size Chevy or GMC van from the 80s-90s. Give the 292 a bottle-brush hone, toss in some gaskets and run it in the Nova, you will be SURPRISED at how those run with a 4BBL !!

    • @gabrielv.4358
      @gabrielv.4358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The 6's are awesome. IDK why the hate

  • @Kevin-kb6uq
    @Kevin-kb6uq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I would have loved to ride in the passenger seat just to see the looks on peoples faces when they saw that going down the road! Probably thought it was some offspring of Christine.

    • @pclayton5063
      @pclayton5063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If the headlights come on in the darkened garage.....................

    • @dirkstires9767
      @dirkstires9767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      After I picked myself off the floor thought comment on your reply to Toasty Toad and that was hilarious 😂😐 Even I would have thought it was a car from hell !!! Thanks,

  • @paulmarynissen
    @paulmarynissen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m getting a ’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ vibe with the driving of the burnt out car

  • @StreetDayAuto
    @StreetDayAuto 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    43:37 is such a badass shot of the nova. It looks as if it was saying "you though I was dead because of a bit of fire? No."

  • @MineTwine45
    @MineTwine45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Should name it "S'more" since it kinda looks like a burnt marshmallow.

    • @Tiggerozzy
      @Tiggerozzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😹

    • @MineTwine45
      @MineTwine45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, and probably also because it will always need "something more" lol

  • @stevenplaskett7728
    @stevenplaskett7728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Dynamic compression is critical to diesels as well. A diesel will never run without enough minimum rpm cranking speed

    • @CubCadetMan71
      @CubCadetMan71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. Fired up a John Deere 820 yesterday that sat for 10 years outside. Was cranking over slow and wouldn’t fire. Put a different battery in it and away it went.

    • @jessiemasse4261
      @jessiemasse4261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The way the fire burned it looks like something from mad max

  • @bristol831
    @bristol831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That would make a cool burnout car for Cleetus' burn out
    Competition! It got the perfect paint for it now!

  • @bobwendel9692
    @bobwendel9692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always like it. When a old engine been sitting and u rev it up to scrape the rust off the cylinders

  • @Bodydog101
    @Bodydog101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gives a whole new meaning, to the word patina. I’m still smiling, just love it.

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the most honest war scars I've seen on a vehicle, and I love it. I would beg the owner to not do anything about it.

  • @Tarkov.
    @Tarkov. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Finally, a car in worse shape than the independence chevelle.

    • @JunkyardDigs
      @JunkyardDigs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Lol what do you mean "finally"😂

    • @tandmbros5877
      @tandmbros5877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@JunkyardDigs this is independences cousin 😂

    • @kenleppek
      @kenleppek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@tandmbros5877 "special" cousin

    • @wesleyloveslizards2691
      @wesleyloveslizards2691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@JunkyardDigs you should make it a burnout car and compete against Independence Chevelle

    • @wesleyloveslizards2691
      @wesleyloveslizards2691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think Independence is good it's a moving american flag

  • @jeffdowling1682
    @jeffdowling1682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This hit home for me. Bringing a ‘76 Camaro back to life with the inline 6. I was so happy when she started and so sad when I found the giant crack in the block. Working on getting a replacement 350. That steering wheel goop is so nasty I have rags wrapped around mine too even after cleaning the crap out of it.

  • @solarflare4259
    @solarflare4259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Kevin ‘s “ let’s look at the interior, it’s not bad”…

  • @phantomnus
    @phantomnus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I'm yelling "BRING THA THUNDER" every time they try to start it

    • @hobens1
      @hobens1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      HELP ME UNDERSTAND

    • @humoroustumor
      @humoroustumor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “Well I’ll be DIPPED!”

    • @uzivatel56
      @uzivatel56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've never seen such MICKEY MOUSE STUFF!

  • @My_in-laws_condo
    @My_in-laws_condo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Should name it Fire Marshal Bill - “Let me tell you somethin !”

    • @Psyrecx
      @Psyrecx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *show

    • @romonecrosby
      @romonecrosby 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jim Carrey played fire Marshal Bill on the show a living color

  • @petecunnien5368
    @petecunnien5368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m with Mook, Toasty Toad is perfect!! I think a drag car would fit it best

  • @jcrami3504
    @jcrami3504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These old Chevy inline 6 are bulletproof! I remember my old fourth gen Nova had one

  • @scottdowdy9994
    @scottdowdy9994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You know everyone is backing Mook on this one. Toasty Toad.

  • @icerazar713
    @icerazar713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Laughed so hard, I had tears in my eyes after watching the ATF fluid shooting everywhere. This revival is almost as funny as the Satellite revival you did with Thunderhead289. Enjoyed the video👍

    • @grimsley9989
      @grimsley9989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      “Make it rain!”
      Proceeds to make a hurricane

    • @cpjtimothy
      @cpjtimothy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      call it Burnie the burn chevy

    • @stemarabellathecat
      @stemarabellathecat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Timestamp?

  • @chrisstang1966
    @chrisstang1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The Phoenix. She literally drove out of the ashes.

    • @player2games123
      @player2games123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes awesome name

    • @dcfuksurmom
      @dcfuksurmom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought supernova was cool but this tops it.

  • @reallybrokenalways
    @reallybrokenalways ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Strong "Christine" vibes when it started moving. :-) LOVE IT!

  • @peterlobb6456
    @peterlobb6456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Seriously, someone called Phoenix is reviving a car from the ashes? 😂

    • @paulriversred738
      @paulriversred738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣nice

    • @marcokik677
      @marcokik677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He should call the car Fuego Nova it fits well

  • @kirkstruik6118
    @kirkstruik6118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I enjoy the revivals every time. But I’d love to see one of these as a project car and get restored.

    • @calebryan3862
      @calebryan3862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hopefully the Wildcat that's a beautiful car

  • @mitchellsiroski2489
    @mitchellsiroski2489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yep Moog nailed it THE TOASTY TOAD its a keeper.

  • @dexterfreamon7196
    @dexterfreamon7196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have worked on cars alone for a long time, did the same stuff they did, million trips to town, didn’t block a coil wire but forgot similar key components to starting an engine. Glad to see I was not alone.

  • @8dogsbarking
    @8dogsbarking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I KNOW this will sound crazy, but what IF you “sorta” build that thing with a 70’s look, rebuild the 6, and put a huge turbo on it? 🤷‍♂️🤪 Might could go with a 5 speed and keep the siders.

    • @novadiecastman5251
      @novadiecastman5251 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas , no joke their are guys that turbo those 6 cylinders , but yeah that would be very cool and different not what everyone else has!!!

    • @tomjoad8272
      @tomjoad8272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@novadiecastman5251 how do those straight six engines run with a turbskie?

    • @Sparkington9
      @Sparkington9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Barra swap 😉

    • @novadiecastman5251
      @novadiecastman5251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tomjoad8272 I know that their is a group of them that race at cedar falls raceway here in Iowa, as a Matter of fact I have sold Tom 2 stright 6, one from my nova and one from a nova I parted out ...

    • @gabrielv.4358
      @gabrielv.4358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      6's are awesome

  • @leneal2315
    @leneal2315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Please genuinely fix up the nova, I would love to see a series on fixing the body and paint, SAVE THE TOASTY TOAD

  • @asfixjunkyard1320
    @asfixjunkyard1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I would love to see this fully restored

    • @SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024
      @SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why? 73 is uglier then my sister. Doesn't even have a v8...

    • @foolicooli
      @foolicooli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Fake Treyten :)

    • @heathenamerican8149
      @heathenamerican8149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I definitely would restore it and drop a V8 into it.

    • @ChaytonRemington
      @ChaytonRemington 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024 thats your opinion.

    • @heywoodgillettemi2868
      @heywoodgillettemi2868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would just make it mechanically sound with new goodies underneath, leaving that beautiful burned patina. Mad Max that nova out!

  • @brettnewman7390
    @brettnewman7390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d like to see Ol’ Smokey there fully restored and doing some burn outs!

  • @tinkerne-round4079
    @tinkerne-round4079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Have you ever watched the movie Christine? I think you should call it Chrustine.

    • @bosmerfromcanada3878
      @bosmerfromcanada3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely a good name.

    • @dalehadley3283
      @dalehadley3283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I knew I was getting Christine vibes from this

    • @BriShep123
      @BriShep123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly what I was thinking

  • @toysoldier46552
    @toysoldier46552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So "Toasty Toad" it is, Mook nailed it :P

  • @6petrolhead6
    @6petrolhead6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Mook called it. The "TOASTIE TOAD "

  • @MGillDesign
    @MGillDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    31:50 This makes me think of the movie "Christine."

  • @colinklang
    @colinklang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    54:48 oh yeah fellas we've all been there and know that face!! Mook doesn't approve of the crusty crab
    Oh man this is definitely one of my favorites you have done!!

  • @alancottrill
    @alancottrill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    If Luke was there he would have rebuilt the starter on the tailgate of his truck day one.

    • @letaloudone
      @letaloudone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad they wouldn't give you a garden hose give it a wash when you got out.

  • @noisefuljoy
    @noisefuljoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's ironic that you were working with someone called Phoenix. Having risen from the flames, that Nova IS a phoenix!

  • @Saddletramp1200
    @Saddletramp1200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    56:45 The defining moment in this nightmare. I love it🤣

  • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
    @AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Took me awhile to get over using a DSLR but GoPro and phone camera works just as good for TH-cam

    • @fathertiresias8561
      @fathertiresias8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, great for walking around CoPart but people producing 'real' content need the flexibility and quality of a DSLR. As usual Randy, you are talking rubbish. Junkyard Digs are clearly doing things right as they have a subscription level and number of views per video that you can only dream about. Kevin, if Randy ever approaches you for a joint venture do youself a favour and walk away. But please do more content with Derek!!!!

    • @kellyadams3743
      @kellyadams3743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re the man Randy. Respect from Lawton!

    • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
      @AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kellyadams3743 Lawton in the house!! Repping Oklahoma!!

    • @kellyadams3743
      @kellyadams3743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutoAuctionRebuilds thanks for the reply! Feel like I’m talking to a celebrity!

  • @TorquilBletchleySmythe
    @TorquilBletchleySmythe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "This motor's good!"
    Exits in a cloud of blue deathsmoke

    • @JunkyardDigs
      @JunkyardDigs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thatd be the trans fluid we dumped in

    • @TorquilBletchleySmythe
      @TorquilBletchleySmythe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JunkyardDigsyeah, just playin'. Love your work 👍

  • @ianmckenzie5303
    @ianmckenzie5303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The only names I could think of was the MelaNova or CarcaNova it's covered in cancerous bumps and lesions after all. Had '72 Nova with 307 3sp Standard on the floor.

  • @GwynnOak1
    @GwynnOak1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next time change the starter snout, that way you'd have a decent starter. Only two starters for that car, large diameter turbo flywheel, and smaill diameter, powerglide. The only difference is the snouts, one straight bolt, the other stagger bolt.

  • @lucifermorningstar8541
    @lucifermorningstar8541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When you started moving that card reminded me of Christine

  • @caseyramseyer9874
    @caseyramseyer9874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Crispy dragon. It spit fire at you, it has an attitude, and it breaks shit.

  • @atomicforcegaming2867
    @atomicforcegaming2867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    When are you gonna put a ring on Mook man ? You guys are made for each other !

  • @Allaboutfamily2374
    @Allaboutfamily2374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am glad your doing something for her I have had my 74 for 27 years was in family when she was bought new this would break me too see mine done this way