I Bought A CRASHED C6 Corvette INSANELY Cheap!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2023
  • Ever come across a deal that seems TOO good to be true? That's exactly what happened on this '13 C6 Corvette... Nearly 500hp, 23k miles & a 'light' wreck? Easy money! Right?
    Of course not... When I went to pick up this Vette it was suffering from a mysterious electrical issue, in fact the cammed LS3 wouldn't stay running for more than 10 seconds at a time...
    If we can resolve the issue on this iconic Corvette cheaply, we're going to profit BIG TIME... If things go badly, we're going to be in a world of trouble..
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  • @scraplifedalt
    @scraplifedalt ปีที่แล้ว +158

    More Corvette. Less Porsche. I'm just saying....

    • @c5doob
      @c5doob ปีที่แล้ว +8

      he is the only one crazy enough to save a porsche with a moldy milkshake in the engine, and intake, and intercoolers, and turbos..

    • @beamngbois
      @beamngbois ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that was your vet looks nice

    • @fortnitegaming3212
      @fortnitegaming3212 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hell no Porsche is infinitely more interesting and much higher quality and prestige than a corvette. Keep those boss 911’s coming brother. Corvette is 🗑️

    • @maiva_yt
      @maiva_yt ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I dont mind having them both on the channel

    • @fortnitegaming3212
      @fortnitegaming3212 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maiva_yt both is fine. But corvette just never will be Porsche. Like comparing Porsche to Ferrari. They just are worlds apart in prestige.

  • @randycrookshank4972
    @randycrookshank4972 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great episode! This is easily the best car channel on TH-cam! Perfect mix of tech, cars and personalities!

  • @dylannoack
    @dylannoack ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My first thought was the start switch. What tipped me off was you saying it was clicking on and off sitting there and could read it was in accessory mode for a moment. Really oddball issue but luckily an easy one

  • @ericsherwood7423
    @ericsherwood7423 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Make sure that whatever brand of fibreglass resin you use is SMC compatible. The fibreglass that C4 and up cars are made from uses an internal mold release agent that will make repairs prone to coming off due to the release agent. Resin on broken and cracked fibreglass fixes nothing. It’s still broken. The only repair is to reinforce the broken section with resin, cloth or mat. Without the cloth or mat it has zero strength.

  • @cfwebdeveloper
    @cfwebdeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Employee handbook that actually benefits the employee, nice lol. Awesome vid!

  • @elliot5335
    @elliot5335 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude!! You are amazing!!! That was the coolest ending ever!! I kept on saying in my head, man - someone is going to be so lucky whoever gets that car, wow!!! And yaaaay you kept it in the family! One of the perks, great video! You guys rock!

  • @426wookie
    @426wookie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In my experience on an old c6 i was helping out with that had the same issue not staying on, this 90 year old dude working with me knew exactly what it was because he's had such a history with the car. We swapped out one of the relays and it was all good

  • @RipRoaringGarage
    @RipRoaringGarage ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me after 60 seconds, sweating that this car will be parted out.
    Me after 61 seconds: Cheering and all smiles!

  • @gezdipz5425
    @gezdipz5425 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just love the way you pull parts off the shelf,keep up the great content 👌

  • @Bnm-fk9fi
    @Bnm-fk9fi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who would’ve thought it 😮 great work guys. Logical fault finding process. Well done guys. That C6 sounds awesome 😊

  • @andrewbeetz2196
    @andrewbeetz2196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great find, turned out beautiful, looks so prestigious!

  • @chrisr7486
    @chrisr7486 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Passenger floor where the harness goes into the bcm the pins pull out and cause the issue you’re having. I’d start there and you’ll find the problem. I’ve fixed way to many.

  • @LeeJOHNB
    @LeeJOHNB ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show. Living over the pond the regulations don't mean much but you guys have the show so entertaining love it.

  • @tylanbakardi2750
    @tylanbakardi2750 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All you have to do is hit that with the heat gun and the color will go back to normal or a torch

  • @bradenzook6138
    @bradenzook6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I originally subscribed for the hellcat but I realized how great all of your other content is too.

  • @davidschannel6131
    @davidschannel6131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got pissed when I first saw this video. I thought you were gonna part it out for a little bit of damage definitely need more Corvettes saviors.

  • @robertjones1709
    @robertjones1709 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Lucky! So and So! With the Employee discount 👍 wish I was working there! Good luck with that Corvette 😮 that was a Fun recon right there

  • @SpecialEDy
    @SpecialEDy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Leave it in a bag of rice overnight, see if the electrical problem goes away

  • @alexandermcalpine6826
    @alexandermcalpine6826 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video , well done 👏🏻

  • @tobiasnihlast4283
    @tobiasnihlast4283 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I absolutely love watching your guy’s content. If you keep regularly posting you will EASILY have over 1M subs by november

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s an oddly specific timeline, but I like it!

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 ปีที่แล้ว

      You guys deserve the 1M subs, and more! I REALLY APPRECIATE that you post more than once a week.

    • @jw18xxx
      @jw18xxx ปีที่แล้ว

      @ScrapLife Garage
      He's not wrong. Most channels blow up TH-cam algorithms after about 200k subscribers.
      Most accidently come upon the channels like me.
      Throttle house, Hagerty, and many others started as pet projects for fun and grew with in a year.
      Great content that you keep growing on will pay off for you guys.
      Great crew by the way, showing them and their/your process is a tool I feel you should build into 👏

    • @CoH_88
      @CoH_88 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scraplifegarage love the content - easy top 3 car channel alongside legit street cars and mat armstrong

  • @viperkev1978
    @viperkev1978 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see that blue is300 from the last episode in the background👀👀💪🏾

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😁😁

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! Can't wait for that one! Hope that one doesn't get stalled like Dalt's RX-7 (Or Dalt's channel!). Seriously, he has some good stuff on there, but hardly ever posts....

  • @sergioquiroga9477
    @sergioquiroga9477 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man y’all have a dream job great episode 👌💯

  • @anitamemarzade1963
    @anitamemarzade1963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:51 love the fact that subtitle recognizes the engine roaring as [Music]

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I was the only one who used subtitles. I love when it thinks it's "Applause". Or sometimes it will just say "Foreign" about a sound it doesn't recognize. Luckily I'm only about 60% deaf, so I know what it really is... Otherwise, Listening to an engine throw a rod and then lock up might be a bit confusing when it's labeled "music" or "applause". Sort of sends the wrong message, right?

  • @armandopatane5343
    @armandopatane5343 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love this channel and I cannot figures out why

  • @nunyabusiness6400
    @nunyabusiness6400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That cam setup is SICK!

  • @aaronsnowden6311
    @aaronsnowden6311 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great looking Corvette and congrats on making some good money on it.

  • @simonbinni5269
    @simonbinni5269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work guys

  • @pathfinderdiscovery9395
    @pathfinderdiscovery9395 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome he got the car threw you guys , I bet he is so dam excited an I bet he does close to 180 once he gets the feel of the ole gal

  • @paul9874
    @paul9874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I noticed in your videos you appear to suffer a lot of inclement weather. Hopefully you will have some sunny days ahead.

  • @gd1996
    @gd1996 ปีที่แล้ว

    I figured it was a tune thing with the battery going dead. But a bad start switch could kill the battery two and why it needed one. I like you owned up to the repair not being perfect... watching many rebuild channels, others would be saying it was mint and perfect etc lol

  • @lawerancelanham
    @lawerancelanham ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Graphite paint would look like that finish too. They use it for mower blades n so forth, it's a friction inhibitor.

  • @concernedcitizen2868
    @concernedcitizen2868 ปีที่แล้ว

    i don't mind when you part them, but i love to watch you save em. This was a good save, so is that is300.

  • @danielsmith9500
    @danielsmith9500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn it’s clean. I do fiberglass and paint and body when I csn and thst would be a blast for me to fix. Especially if I had bought it

  • @jessixox
    @jessixox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heres a possible list, crank shaft position sensor, bad ground, bad map sensor, bad 02 sensors, fuses, relays, short, and so forth only way to know is to pull the engine and check the body grounds for corrosion.

  • @SpecialEDy
    @SpecialEDy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could of waxed the fiberglass. The OEM fiberglass might of been, it would add some gloss and luster to the flat matte finish.

  • @8chuck21
    @8chuck21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's the alternator alternator alternator LOL

  • @joshparks269
    @joshparks269 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I swear, I wish I lived a little closer to you guys, id love to come work there. Cars and fun - 2 of my favorite things to do.

  • @kyrujames
    @kyrujames ปีที่แล้ว

    My c6 needed all the modules reset after a battery failed apparently back in the day. Had similar issues (my friends dad owned it for most of its life.)

  • @andypaul382
    @andypaul382 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the channel fellas here in the UK 🇬🇧

  • @mikemack6013
    @mikemack6013 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i wish i worked for your shop i could use a vet now that i see all the cool vets in your shop i want one

  • @anonymous-tn6ij
    @anonymous-tn6ij ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to get one of those buffer pads on the drill the smoother you make that the less white and powder it will be

  • @earthdoesurvivalcraf
    @earthdoesurvivalcraf ปีที่แล้ว

    officially a fan XD the employee discount part tho XD

  • @j0sh707
    @j0sh707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fucking start button! Last thing I would have thought to check. Great video as always...

  • @Dominik.999
    @Dominik.999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Corvette need More this cars like Chevy or other cars and maybe car have issue with low rpm

  • @ronaldmoparornocar9590
    @ronaldmoparornocar9590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go to a body shop store and ask for SEM trim black use it on all my black trim wheel wells ECT ECT.

  • @davidcorder95
    @davidcorder95 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heck yeah I was whiching your last video that gto was kinda cool it’s my dream car someday

  • @mattnsac
    @mattnsac ปีที่แล้ว

    a little application of epoxy on the wing edge thats damages followed by a little cut and buff will have that damage gone and back to fresh in a few days (epoxy takes a while to cure up hard).

  • @stefanscheepers7405
    @stefanscheepers7405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just love this channel im 27 now never owned a car love from SA

  • @jeffpostweiler1544
    @jeffpostweiler1544 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the magic black stuff that you used on the inner liner called?

  • @97JoMiller
    @97JoMiller ปีที่แล้ว

    not sure how you make any money or that guy who's an employee doesn't end up getting jealous... I'd want to keep it lol

  • @anonymous-tn6ij
    @anonymous-tn6ij ปีที่แล้ว

    If you’re already doing the rear, you should just get the wider rear fenders like the grand sport or zo6

  • @FREEYSLTHUGGER
    @FREEYSLTHUGGER ปีที่แล้ว

    I honestly was thinking the ignition switch aswell because I had the same issue on my stock 08 STS-V with 131k on it!

  • @FREEYSLTHUGGER
    @FREEYSLTHUGGER ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great ending!

  • @rajcam80
    @rajcam80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great car! What's my stock 2010 CTS-V worth?

  • @jasonnovia1846
    @jasonnovia1846 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So awesome taking care of employees

  • @jamesj5469
    @jamesj5469 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need that chop lol

  • @jake_S550
    @jake_S550 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you guys have any catless headers for 15+ s550 5.0s?

  • @sbox78_fredo8
    @sbox78_fredo8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need that 5.7 drive train for my 2006 srt8 Chrysler 300 shell

  • @djpmatchbox
    @djpmatchbox ปีที่แล้ว

    the fire car would make a really cool vette kart...

  • @chesspiece81
    @chesspiece81 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to see the ZR1 vs 997 shootout when they're done.

  • @jasonflippo5925
    @jasonflippo5925 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like the same issue I had with my GT500
    It was a chewed wire/wires from mice 😮

  • @Usmc913
    @Usmc913 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    14k for that. For 24k I picked up a 2011 with 17k miles. The market is still high as giraffe snatch.

    • @shadyshinichi2JZ
      @shadyshinichi2JZ ปีที่แล้ว

      When did you buy yours? 24k seems pretty decent price.

    • @Usmc913
      @Usmc913 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shadyshinichi2JZ West Virginia. Wired them the money. Flew out and drove it home 800 miles.

    • @davidr6865
      @davidr6865 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Picked my 2011 up in 2020 for $25k with 8k miles. 6MT torch red. People are on drugs rn

    • @Usmc913
      @Usmc913 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidr6865 Exactly. I get that we kind of got good deals but I really don't think they're worth more than that. I could have turned around and flipped it for 10-15k profit but that's ridiculous.

    • @davidr6865
      @davidr6865 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Usmc913 we did get very solid deals, but they also made sooo many of these cars so they are not that rare. Why would I pay $40-45k for a clean grandsport when for another $15k I can get into a z06 c7 or a base c8 in another year

  • @jamesparker1455
    @jamesparker1455 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ignition switch probably has debris or dust in it not allowing for the button to fully retract after pressing therefore it reengages by itself to shut off the engine. try deoxit spray and clean it

  • @he-man4438
    @he-man4438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @charleyspeck7289
    @charleyspeck7289 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is living how I far wanna get to in life 😂

  • @cablelag
    @cablelag ปีที่แล้ว

    On the plus side of the Employee Discount, it doesn't include new tires :D

  • @keithwingfield5101
    @keithwingfield5101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep it and turn it into a ZR1!!!!!

  • @armandopatane5343
    @armandopatane5343 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mean baby mean = love it 😍

  • @BLAZENYCBLACKOPS
    @BLAZENYCBLACKOPS 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When my 2008 BMW 550i was randomly stalling it was a ECU issue.

  • @Ahmed-pn8zn
    @Ahmed-pn8zn ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a faulty fusible link? Ecu connectivity issues?

  • @kellycoffey4084
    @kellycoffey4084 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a good chance and that is cool

  • @whipzsurgeon
    @whipzsurgeon ปีที่แล้ว

    Someone fed the Gremlins after midnight. 🤔

  • @leifandersen2756
    @leifandersen2756 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don’t have snap a Dragon to check the car’s fault ?It is a splendid investment !

  • @stewkeene
    @stewkeene ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats a car I could own and love driving 😍

  • @bentleytrump5367
    @bentleytrump5367 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice W 🤑

  • @Luisaldos550
    @Luisaldos550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I probably would’ve went for alternator first

  • @0Heeroyuy01
    @0Heeroyuy01 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro if i had access to all those corvette parts i could build the ultimate C5 zr1.

  • @lancemillward1912
    @lancemillward1912 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will take a long time to get to the shops 5 seconds at a time

  • @christopherayers1435
    @christopherayers1435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's not the start switch it's the starter the lug is lose an need to be replaced that why it keeps shutting off it needs a starter

  • @BandoLando
    @BandoLando ปีที่แล้ว

    blue is300 in the background?

  • @robertbisson964
    @robertbisson964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alternator problems !

  • @pathfinderdiscovery9395
    @pathfinderdiscovery9395 ปีที่แล้ว

    A friend of mine crashed one an the stupid theft system caused issue he said but who knows hope u find out in vid if not nice ride , can ya not fix all that an sell hell out of it or ya keeping it , it’s nice as hell

  • @smithjohn3080
    @smithjohn3080 ปีที่แล้ว

    That wing looks like itll polish out

  • @jaimesalazar5070
    @jaimesalazar5070 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of trailer is that?

  • @bradymadden1801
    @bradymadden1801 ปีที่แล้ว

    how does one go about getting ahold of you all , to purchase this corvette??

  • @SloC6
    @SloC6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where the hell do you find these cars?

  • @904C5ZOSIX
    @904C5ZOSIX ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this vette for sale yet?

  • @joesavage6084
    @joesavage6084 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Camshaft sencer or transmission sencer

    • @ellwitz9838
      @ellwitz9838 ปีที่แล้ว

      Camshaft sensor or transmission sensor

  • @davidcarter3284
    @davidcarter3284 ปีที่แล้ว

    Body man or scrap man 😜

  • @lordlichi
    @lordlichi ปีที่แล้ว

    before i liked cars, this was my first ever favourite car

  • @paulroberson5094
    @paulroberson5094 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason it why it was sutting down the cpu needed to be run

  • @eggr17ify
    @eggr17ify ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my 07 C6 corvette it's the bees knees

  • @cameronlynch7952
    @cameronlynch7952 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really wanna get a C6 now...

    • @davidr6865
      @davidr6865 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too late they’re overpriced

  • @martinblanco7899
    @martinblanco7899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad fuel? It could have water in the gas tank since it’s been cold!?
    Try some iso heat!

  • @rnt45t1
    @rnt45t1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, just slap some zip ties and instagram handles on it and you got yourself a Friday night small town cruiser.

  • @kleemanjad
    @kleemanjad ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like wolverine done some damage

  • @daynerampersad8968
    @daynerampersad8968 ปีที่แล้ว

    SEM black trim paint

  • @slickman1953
    @slickman1953 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I want it, what the price

  • @beamngbois
    @beamngbois ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @shadowkidgaming8253
    @shadowkidgaming8253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you not sell that book with the car? It’s the owners manual you said lmao it belongs with it matching vin and everything