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Welcome to Slow Car Fix. Ed here, and I am looking to share my passion for Collector cars and actually USING them.
I am living the life of a car addict in southern Ontario Canada. Restoration, customizing and retro fitting classic cars.
I will include some car stories, car shows, travelling and working. Corvair, tri-five Chevrolet, Model A Ford, Air Cooled VW, G-Body cars and of course LS Swaps.
Hot rods, rat rods and driver cars. We like to drive and use our cars and use them for road trips.
If you like old cars, old things, metal art, metal work, guitars or generally anything vintage, please SUBSCRIBE, like and share!
About Ed;
I am a "next generation" car guy. I am constantly working on, thinking, planning and dreaming about old cars. I am a Millwright and Electrician by trade, and I have been fabricating and welding since I was a little kid.
Hope you enjoy!
I am living the life of a car addict in southern Ontario Canada. Restoration, customizing and retro fitting classic cars.
I will include some car stories, car shows, travelling and working. Corvair, tri-five Chevrolet, Model A Ford, Air Cooled VW, G-Body cars and of course LS Swaps.
Hot rods, rat rods and driver cars. We like to drive and use our cars and use them for road trips.
If you like old cars, old things, metal art, metal work, guitars or generally anything vintage, please SUBSCRIBE, like and share!
About Ed;
I am a "next generation" car guy. I am constantly working on, thinking, planning and dreaming about old cars. I am a Millwright and Electrician by trade, and I have been fabricating and welding since I was a little kid.
Hope you enjoy!
Fixing the Clear Coat Catastrophe: Wet Sanding & Polishing Success!
After the frustrating clear coat failure, it’s time to redeem myself with some wet sanding and polishing magic! In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how I corrected the botched clear coat job. From wet sanding to polishing, watch how I transform the unsatisfactory finish into a stunning, glossy surface. Let’s turn this disaster into a victory! If you missed the initial fail, check it out here. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to see more car detailing tips and tricks!
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Fixing a Stubborn Leak: Replacing the Torque Converter Seal on a 1964 Corvair Monza
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Struggling with a pesky transmission leak after installing a used transmission on your classic 1964 Corvair Monza? I am! Join me as I tackle the issue head-on by replacing the torque converter seal! In this video, we'll dive into the process of moderately fixing that stubborn leak and getting my Corvair back on the road. No step-by-step guide here, just some good old-fashioned car talk and trou...
Epic Wipe on Clear Coat Fail: How This Product Made Things Worse!
zhlédnutí 787Před 2 měsíci
I attempted to use a new wipe-on clear coat, hoping for a smooth, glossy finish. Instead, I ended up with a disaster! 😱 The product didn’t perform as expected, and my efforts to fix it only made things worse. In this video, I’ll show you the entire process, the mistakes made, and the unsatisfactory results. Stay tuned for the next video where I’ll tackle the fix and (hopefully) achieve the perf...
Final Touches on My 1964 Corvair Project: Installing Interior & Weatherstrip (3 Corvairs Down!)
zhlédnutí 650Před 3 měsíci
Join me as I wrap up the finishing details on my 1964 Corvair project! In this video, I'll be installing the last of the interior pieces that I have been collecting and replacing the weatherstripping, but things take an unexpected turn after a test drive. Not only do I encounter a major issue, but it ultimately leaves me with three of my Corvairs temporarily out of commission. Watch as I naviga...
1964 Corvair Revival: Fixing a 30-Year Transmission Problem!
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 3 měsíci
Join me on an exciting journey as I tackle a major transmission problem that likely caused my 1964 Corvair to be parked for 30 years! Follow along as I remove the old, faulty transmission and replace it with a questionable used one that I got for cheap! Will this gamble pay off? Watch to see the entire process, from teardown to the test drive that brings this classic car back to life! *New* Buy...
G-Body Body Mount Replacement! Rust Repair!!
zhlédnutí 856Před 3 měsíci
This is a Mess!! Shiny LS Swapped car and I have to hack into it to fix something that I should have fixed years ago!! Join me while I cut through my trunk floor to replace the rear body mounts to stop the body from bouncing off of the frame on my 1981 Malibu, that happens to be the first car I ever owned!! *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com For More content - join P...
Upgraded Fuse Panel for your Classic!!
zhlédnutí 596Před 3 měsíci
The benefits of installing a modern fuse panel in your classic car! I offer some tips and tricks for installing a modern fuse panel in a 1963 Corvair that could be beneficial for all classic cars. Reduce the risk of fire, or electrical failure that could leave you on the side of the road!! *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com For More content - join Patreon! patreon.co...
Junkyard Ford parts for my 1957 Chevy!!
zhlédnutí 851Před 4 měsíci
This small project got out of control in a hurry. A simple swap of some junk yard seats from a Grand Marquis escalated quickly. The end result was a massive improvement on my LS swapped, 4 Link, 1957 chevy! *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com For More content - join Patreon! patreon.com/SlowCarFIx Buy some SCF Swag! Shirts, sweaters, stickers! slow-car-fix.creator-spr...
Broken Cars! The Reality of Car Collecting!
zhlédnutí 688Před 5 měsíci
Getting ready for spring and going through everything that needs work in my small collection of cars. Join me as I go through car by car and explain what work I intend to fix this year! *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com For More content - join Patreon! patreon.com/SlowCarFIx Buy some SCF Swag! Shirts, sweaters, stickers! slow-car-fix.creator-spring.com/ Check out my...
Fixing my 1966 Volkswagen Beetle with Chevy parts!!
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 6 měsíci
I just spent a bunch of money sorting my 1966 Volkswagen Beetle! It still has a few odds and ends to sort out, one of them is the chokes on the dual Solex carburetors! Join me and I explain what all I've had done, and we fix a lingering problem with some parts I have laying around the shop. *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com For More content - join Patreon! patreon.c...
Gapping Body Panels - Tri Five 2 Door Conversion
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 6 měsíci
Making the panels fit the car properly is always a challenge. Especially when your car is pieced together with aftermarket and original parts. Join me as I show how I chose to get the best door gaps I can with a method that was hated by the internet the last time that I showed it in a video. *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com For more SCF content - join Patreon! patr...
Rust Prevention! Tri Five Chevy 2 Door Conversion!
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 7 měsíci
Protecting all my hard work!! Join me while I work through and show you the products I use, and the methods I use for Cleaning, seam sealing and painting all the patched together bits on my 1955 Chevy Belair 2 door conversion! *New* Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com/slowcarfix Buy some SCF Swag! Shirts, sweaters, stickers! slow-car-fix.creator-spring.com/ Check out my oth...
Tri Five Chevy 2 Door Conversion - Inner Quarter structure from scrap!
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 7 měsíci
Building inner quarter structure from scrap and left overs. I am finally overcoming a part of the project that I have been avoiding for a while. Building the structure that fills the hole where the 4 door back doors used to be. Watch me struggle through one side to figure out how to get it done, and then streamline the process for the other side. New Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buym...
1955 Chevy Belair 2 door Conversion Paint Removal!
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Join me while I make some progress on my 1955 Chevy 2 door conversion by doing all the wrong things. Also I provide an update of my other projects around the shop. Happy New Year! New Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com/slowcarfix Check out my other videos on this and other projects; Give up on my dream car?? 1955 Chevy Belair Project czcams.com/video/Tb0laxm1CPk/video.html...
Perfect Simple Welding table!! Re-purposing junk!
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This table has annoyed me for years! Too big, too high and extremely awkward! A day or so of work, with very little additional materials and I have the perfect welding/fabrication table for MY use. New Buy me a Coffee and keep me fueled! www.buymeacoffee.com/slowcarfix
1955 Chevy Belair - Fabrication to make tail lights fit and fixing damage!
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1955 Chevy Belair - Fabrication to make tail lights fit and fixing damage!
Maximizing Efficiency: A Complete Overhaul of My Shop Layout!
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Maximizing Efficiency: A Complete Overhaul of My Shop Layout!
Corvair Engine Failure and Revival: From Disaster to a Fresh Rebuild!
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Corvair Engine Failure and Revival: From Disaster to a Fresh Rebuild!
'55 Chevy 2 Door Conversion Progress!
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'55 Chevy 2 Door Conversion Progress!
Big Horsepower 1970 Monte Carlo, 1970 Camaro and More!!
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Big Horsepower 1970 Monte Carlo, 1970 Camaro and More!!
Revving Up Nostalgia: Cruising to the Corvair Club 50th Anniversary in our Classic '61 Rampside!
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Revving Up Nostalgia: Cruising to the Corvair Club 50th Anniversary in our Classic '61 Rampside!
EV Charger install and Classic Car lighting upgrade and more!!
zhlédnutí 494Před rokem
EV Charger install and Classic Car lighting upgrade and more!!
Bought a bucket list DREAM CAR! 500+ miles from home!
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Bought a bucket list DREAM CAR! 500 miles from home!
What I'm doing WRONG on my 1955 Chevy 2 Door Conversion!!
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What I'm doing WRONG on my 1955 Chevy 2 Door Conversion!!
Family Car Show! 1961 Corvair Rampside Pickup! LS Swapped G-Body Malibu!
zhlédnutí 468Před rokem
Family Car Show! 1961 Corvair Rampside Pickup! LS Swapped G-Body Malibu!
1955 Chevy 2 Door Conversion - Adjusting door gaps!
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed rokem
1955 Chevy 2 Door Conversion - Adjusting door gaps!
1955 CHEVY BELAIR - Installing the body on the frame. 2 DOOR CONVERSION!!
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1955 CHEVY BELAIR - Installing the body on the frame. 2 DOOR CONVERSION!!
Corvair engine removal - Step by Step in detail!
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Corvair engine removal - Step by Step in detail!
Metal gapping is so enjoying to me. I have had a handful of 55's and none of them fit up real well when they were new. I enjoy your work. Keep it up
Man i wish you could help me do mine! I have a 56 apache.
I'm Sorry. Im not going to watch 7 8 minute commercials to view a 15 min. video...
@@user-wx5qm4sy6k I don't control the ads. CZcams does. Best of luck finding the content you are looking for.
Can you get a shorter intake and if so is there a part number. What alternator did you use and what pully on power steering pump. Do you have to shave the 4l60e also
It will slide right in like the video you can get a car intake alt/power steering pulley is stock
I have a 79 El Camino i took a 5.3 out of my truck im getting ready to drop in. I just want my Camino to run as good and as quiet as my truck did. It will be plenty powerful enough for me bone stock
could not get mine to work
I was wondering where those shots from behind were coming from!!! Hello Jacob!!
Did you ever have rust in the quarter windows ?
Beautiful Corsa, thanks for sharing and great job!
Hello, I would like to know which steering pump pulley did you use?
Good job bud , lots of work , came out nice . I'm going through this very same inner well thing right now on my 55 , not excited about it lol
What stock exhaust manifolds (or doorman) will fit g body LS swap? and what power steering pulley# will clear steering box with the truck engine assembly swapped in?
This car has headers. On my '57 truck I used stock manifolds and cut and re-welded them. The Pulley, I can't remember the part number off the top of my head, but I know I have told other people what the part number and the belt number are, so you could dig through the comments. It's a dorman part. Plastic pulley, gives 3/8" clearance to the steering box with everything else being stock and a/c delete.
I feel your pain , i have one just like it here im about to start on , rubber mat in trunk concealed a crack from end of trunk to hump behind back seat , tail panel qas screwed on , alot of bad spots i couldnt see. Not looking forward to it. Best of luck with yours
My poor Corvair is so grungy in comparison haha
@@mcm730 They're all nice in their own way.
I put an engine from a wrecked 65 Corvair Monza (140hp)into a 1965 Corsa. Did the job at the back of a dealers lot in Thompson Manitoba in 1971.No jack, bits of wood, on my back on the asphalt, most of the time. It took me a while. It ran fine, until I let it go when I got married and was dirt poor. Are there any sig nificant differences between the 65 and 66 model years? Loved the way the car handled, 80 mph going sideways on a gravel road northern Manitoba. Very manageable, Michelin tires. Loved that car. Beautiful lines. Heating sucked. Like your site, hope to see more on this awesome car.
Great video, & content I'll now know what to look for if I get a 4 door G body. You did a hell of good fix thanks for sharing your time, & knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed. It was a time consuming fix but the car is good and solid now! Thansk for watching.
I just started getting into these G body Malibu's, & yours is really sweet; I also like how you employed the kiss method on the build. I'm looking mostly for a 4 door that I would keep mostly stock, & use it as daily driver, & long trips as well. I'm retired so I don't do any daily driving anymore, & like your tag reads to many cars 8 to be exact, & they are all Chevrolet's. I also want to get a 65 or 67 Monza sport sedan, But I'll have sell 4 of my current vehicles to thin the heard out; Plus 1 more that I want to hold onto a little longer. Thanks for the video, & the content.
Thanks for watching, and glad you're enjoying the Malibu content as well. As far as the too many cars plate, if you are talking about my cars, there's a lot more than 8 around here.
@@SlowCarFix No I was talking mine.
@@ACF6180T that's a pretty good size collection.
@@SlowCarFix Thanks.
Nice video; I have a 64 Greenbrier 110 P/G & it has never leaked, But my 67 is totally different story, & it didn't start leaking till I put a finned pan on the 1st one was slightly warped ( pan ) so I sent it back, But it still has the leak, But I don't know when I'm going to get back into it as of right now I have a all the parts to fix on the shelf to fix it. I use to own a 60 700 4 door with the P/G & it never leaked as well. Love your garage set up it does make the job allot easier. I have no thoughts on what could be causing the leak still on your 64, & I read your replies to a few comments; I was thinking that the seal hasn't soften up enough, But you've driven it a couple of hundred miles so the seal should be broke in. Thanks again for the video, & content.
Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I have about 1000 miles on it now, and it leaks very little when it sits overnight. I am considering it acceptable. Before this video, it would soak the entire back of the car in trans fluid. Overall, it's a win.
@@SlowCarFix I hope when I get back into the 67 that I get the same results I'd be very happy with those results as well.
I have some bad tranny leaks in my 64 that I can only ignore for so long. Any recommendations on a jack or stand to use when pulling the power train? I’ve got nada and am not sure what I need.
Check to make sure that you actually need to pull the power train. If it's a PG, there's only one spot it can leak that requires you to pull the power train. I've done it many times on tall jack stands, you just need to make sure the whole car is high enough that you can get the engine out from under the air grill. There are lots of attachements you can get to go on a regular floor jack. I used to use a motorcycle jack and a block of wood.
@@SlowCarFix it’s a 3-speed manual. I could fix the shift shaft leak in car but it’s leaking where the trans and differential connect as well, it seems. Been topping off every three days, but it’s not cheap to keep it that way. It’s my first real project, belonged to my great grandpa.
Looked good Saturday
@@Chris78MalibuSilver Thanks Chris
I think the black wheels look great!
A helpful video, but too much talking when less would be more, and not enough explanation when more talking would have been helpful. The anti-squeak you used for the strap wasn't necessary, but it would look SOO much better if you trimmed it to the same width. Three stars out of five.
@tomscyclerecycling8242 thanks for your comment. There's lots of other CZcams videos out there. I'm sure you'll find the one that you're looking for.
It's looking very nice now. YES!!! Paint the wheels cream. In my opinion black wheels do not look good on classic cars.
Yenko tuned is Hartley tuned.
The Yenko Stinger was a outgrowth of Bill Hartley's street racer.He made alot of money late night road racing.
Ed looks great nice job very cool! Its amazing what you can do today to spruce things up.When I was in Highschool I worked partime in a Volkswagen Beetle Repair Shop cars just like yours,HA! Did alot of clutches no lifts floor jacks then,HA! Glenn
Do you have any idea on how to replace the dipstick tube on 1964 CORVAIR ? The CORVAIR I purchased the dipstick is broken I think in half. My tube sticks up above the engine cover about 8 inches. So I’m not sure if the other half is in the tube or not. Any ideas ??? Thanks, Steve
Sounds like you need to pull the cover and have a look.
@@SlowCarFix so its that easy? Removing the top engine cover will give me excess to the dipstick tube bottom ? Again Thanks, Steve
@@SlowCarFix if the dipstick is broke will the part that has broken is it possible it could drop into the oil pan ??
If you pull the fan shroud, you'll see where the dipstick tube enters the block. Worst case, if you pull off the blower housing, you can see in the block and see what's going on.
well u could drive the Porsche and sell me the Corvair lol, my harley already leaks, so whats 1 more oil spot?
Get out your wallet.
Oil pans rust out and so can a converter Good luck. And yes powerglides are noted for draining down and leaking when parked
thanks
Ed. One of the primary reasons I follow you is that you remain humble and modest but at the same time you stand your ground and remind us followers that we can all have different opinions and still respect each other. The world needs more people with your attitude!!👍🏻
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoy the videos and I'm also glad that you understand and enjoy my Outlook on things. Thanks for watching.
We have found a hairline Crack on torque converter hubs before. Some are almost impossible to see with the naked eye.
@jamestribitt5658 that's a thought for sure. So far it leaves a drop the size of a quarter overnight and I've now put a few hundred miles on it. I'll continue to monitor, but if it comes apart, that converter will not go back in.
Put some AT 205 in it and see if that helps. The stuff really works, I've used it on my own car to stop a manual trans leak.
thanks! I'll check it out
That is a lot of work Ed. For a result you are less than happy with. My 2 cents worth which is just that. I believe I would have used a Matt finish. I am just not a fan of the gloss. The satin finish may not have shown as much flaws. Thanks for the lesson. As if I choose to do this down the road. Lesson learned. Great video. Thanks.
Matte vs Gloss is just preference. I don't think it would have helped in this instance. Regardless, after some work, I now have a result that I am happy with. Watch for the next video update. Thanks for watchin!
Mind sharing the price it finally went for?
owner decided to keep it for a while. It'll likely be for sale again sometime around 10k Canadian
@@SlowCarFix sweet. Thank you for that reply!"
@bobbybrandnew3277 if you're interested, send an email to slowcarfix@outlook.com and I'll touch base with my friend that owns it.
What year is the Bug?
1966
Your disappointment, while a bummer, is refreshing. However your truck is amazing!! I used an off label product on a tuurriblepaint paint job. Anyplace I put the product on an oxidized undercoat it workef pretty good. Any place there was old clear coat it was not good.... I appreciate your candor and attitude about your driver. 👊
Geez man kill the weeds growing around the foundation of your house. Then paint the damn bug!!! You need more shine in that shop. 😂
Feel free to come and pick the weeds. Shiny paint causes stress. I have enough stress.
I'm so glad you didn't try it on the Corvair. Maybe the Corvair could get a more permanent shine with a ceramic coating. But I never tried those ceramic coatings so... what do I know ?🤔
I've done ceramic coating before and have also stripped ceramic coating. It's not really a thing that adds gloss, it's more of a protectant thing. I think the Corvair will stay as is.
Well, that was a lot of work. Trying to cheap out never works for me either.
A giant waste of time, but hopefully someone sees this video if they're trying to decide to try it, and maybe we'll decide to do it the right way.
Great collection of vehicles.
thank you
I like this kind of video because you show the devil in the details. I have a 64 Corvair and I will definitely re-watch this video in the future. BTW, when my last LM Corvair convertible was covered with snow I would run it with the heat on while I shoveled the driveway. The heater cleared everything to the front clip. The heat works shockingly well when sealed.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Best gas tank replacement video for corvairs on CZcams ! Super informative and actually showed all the steps all the way through 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed and that it was helpful for you!
Would you ever want to finish my 58 for me its 3/4 done and I like your work. I'm not sure if you do work for other people or not though
Thanks! Sometimes I take on work. I do have a full time job, but I have been known to take on side work. email me slowcarfix@outlook.com
I just picked up a 63 Monza 900 Spyder convertible. What is involved to switch out the 4 lug hubs to 5 lug? Great video!
I've never switched them. I think I would look into adapters if you're set of 5 lug.
I hear a Minnesota or perhaps Wisconsin accent :)
Ontario Canada
Geezz it’s like watching DD speed shop. Metal tools on paint. Not worried about scratches. 🤣😂
I could care less. Shiny cars suck
@@SlowCarFix well ya know what they say opinions eh…..
Pulling body off the frame is the only way it can be done. That called a body-off restoration, not a frame-off. Frame off makes no sense.
that's what the title says, pulling the body off the frame. thanks for watching
Would it be too much work to install a manual transmissions on the '64 ? I mean, if you already have the parts, of course.
I've done it before. It's a bit of work and there was a time that I had pretty much every part needed when my wagon got wrecked. However, I have a bunch of manual Corvairs and an automatic quiet early coupe is a nice thing to cruise with. The leaks can be a pain, but when they're right, they are really good.
The bezel with the radio in it would be my preference. I would not coat the dash with a gloss of any sort. Just due to glare or reflection from it onto the windshield. A Matt finish may reflect some as well. What a great solid car that is. Another great video. It is an education on early’s
agreed on the radio bezel, that's the one I did. The dash won't be super high gloss. Thanks for watching
I had that wipe on clear applied to my very faded '69 Chevy truck. It looked ok for about six months until it started fading that highlighted the streaks in how it was applied. Looks pretty bad now , several years later. Your existing paint looks better than mine was, so hopefully you will be ok. Like the earlys, too.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to start with the bug because it's kind of a mess. I'll see how that goes before I do the '64.
Trying to get my 62 going redoing engine
good luck with the project!
Not bad yet need turbo parts