FULL BUILD: Restoring a '70 Chevy Camaro RS/SS

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2020
  • A new MuscleCar project is started: transforming a 1970 Camaro RS into a stock-style RS/SS 396.
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  • @user-ih8mf5ey4p
    @user-ih8mf5ey4p Před 11 měsíci +67

    Im still shocked why this show isnt showing on netflix.. one of the best car restoration ive ever seen ! Keep up the good work guys 👍🏻

    • @joshualocklear1099
      @joshualocklear1099 Před 8 měsíci +6

      It used to be on cable back in the day. All these videos are close to 10-15 years old

    • @diamondhands8505
      @diamondhands8505 Před 20 dny

      Cos now they want us driving electric ⚡️

  • @rickbacon5853
    @rickbacon5853 Před 3 lety +1151

    I just want to add a few tidbits of info for this build- I fought to do this Camaro for a couple years, the idea was shot down repeatedly because it was a “stock” restoration which means advertiser involvement would be limited. Because if this, there wasn’t much time allotted for the build, since we had so many other things we needed to show during the season. The entire build start to finish was less than 90 days. We didn’t have any “after hours” help, and also had to keep up with all our other obligations during that time. Tommy and I were stretched thin! And we didn’t have time to go back and fix anything later. I didn’t have the plastic clips needed to support the headliner rods, so I had half of what was needed to install it, plus I’d never installed one. We didn’t have a steamer to help install the seat Upholstry, so it didn’t look great. If I had the car I would re-do most of the interior, as I wasn’t happy with it at all. As for the hood stripes, they were done in about half a day, and I hadn’t had time to do any clean-up prior to the photogs grabbing pictures. The edges were cleaned up later, but the shots had already been taken. Overall the car was solid and well built for the limited time we had to do it! I would love to buy it and finish it the way I really wanted to. Oh, and yes, I did go back and seal up the holes in the fenders! Editors don’t always know what should be included, and what can get cut. Why didn’t I drill the holes prior to paint? Honest answer, I Forgot. This build was done in 2010 with only Tommy and I. We’re not perfect but we had a lot of fun and really tried to impart knowledge and passion. I’m running a shop in CA now, and love that these old episodes are still inspiring and helping people! Have an awesome day!

    • @cameronwhitehead3860
      @cameronwhitehead3860 Před 3 lety +54

      Still a beautiful car especially for 3 months of work by 2 guys

    • @haroldtuttle3766
      @haroldtuttle3766 Před 3 lety +55

      rick bacon Mad skills sir! This type of build may not have have appealed to all the advertisers but it sure speaks to the average viewer. With your and Tommy’s well spoken instructions people could see themselves taking on a project like this. I miss this format, you and the amazing cohosts you worked with.

    • @solelymusicable
      @solelymusicable Před 3 lety +18

      Well done sir!

    • @AlexCrinzi
      @AlexCrinzi Před 3 lety +16

      Wow, what a project...so glad you were able to do it on the side. Awesome!!! Though i gasped at the stripes in the close up shots at the end. Glad i checked the comments and saw the whole scoop, What a feat to do it in 90 days!!
      My father's the original owner of a z/28 1970 1/2. he's getting some work done on the carb now, replaced the muffler, 4-spd manual, all original. i think he finally fixed the radio too lol - what a car!!

    • @Hunter1998ice
      @Hunter1998ice Před 3 lety +9

      You guys did a fine job, every restoration can be done better in some sort of way but seeing how you guys got it done and on the road is awesome!

  • @BottleBri
    @BottleBri Před 3 lety +168

    There’s just nothing like 60’s & 70’s American muscle cars. They’ll never look as good again as these designs. They just look SO cool. 🇬🇧

    • @dantehunter
      @dantehunter Před 2 lety +6

      yes, u r correct but it was not just American cars,60s ~80s r the best and greatest years of good looking cars, Italian France, and especially some greater Japanese cars, back in the day they kinda look like American muscle .look them up ^^

    • @Mango_Puffin
      @Mango_Puffin Před 2 lety +4

      You think that because you’re old. It’s okay to be nostalgic

    • @BottleBri
      @BottleBri Před 2 lety +5

      @@Mango_Puffin you idiot. You have to reach a certain age to BE ABLE to be nostalgic.

    • @ac-130fan
      @ac-130fan Před 2 lety +5

      @@Mango_Puffin telling someone else what they think, why they think it, and what they should think. Ha.

    • @welove2step
      @welove2step Před 2 lety +4

      Ignore the lil JDM kid. They really don’t make them like they used to.

  • @ozarksfarmerhansen8782
    @ozarksfarmerhansen8782 Před 3 lety +106

    This has to be one of the smartest things Power Nation has done in years is to make a full build out of all the episode's. Can sit down with my boys and watch the whole thing back if want to see what it looked like to start with in different areas.

    • @patrickyoung3503
      @patrickyoung3503 Před rokem

      I agree with your comment . I put my dinner by two hours watching this awesome video . My only complant is I'm two old to even think of attempting anything that big .
      The old saying is true , you only get out what you put in . The boys are Past masters in restoration .

    • @davidfillion9981
      @davidfillion9981 Před 10 měsíci

      LP
      L

    • @davidfillion9981
      @davidfillion9981 Před 10 měsíci

      LP
      L
      🎉🎉

  • @KanjoNights
    @KanjoNights Před 3 lety +1319

    I'm sure I won't be the only one to say it, but PowerNation we really appreciate these full build videos. It's great to watch a project start to finish and not have to jump around from video to video. I really hope we see more of these in the future!

    • @Translucent_DSM
      @Translucent_DSM Před 3 lety +48

      I Absolutely Hate When They Squeeze An Entire Build Into 10-12 Minutes. The Full 2-3 Hours Are Somewhat Satisfying To Watch.

    • @sscobrapride
      @sscobrapride Před 3 lety +10

      yes yes yes

    • @Globalflavor
      @Globalflavor Před 3 lety +13

      I bought a 1970 split bumper from a coworker, that found it in a garage of an elderly lady. The car was in relatively good condition with the exception of the White vinyl upholstery, it was torn to shreds and looked terrible. It was 307, 2 barrel engine with a 3 speed manual on the floor. It went really good for what it was, it just topped out fairly quickly. I had built a 350 to replace the 307 in my 69 RS that I had bought from my sister. The cam that I picked was too large for the automatic transmission with 3.08 gears in the rear end, I had planned to get a stall converter for it but never did, but I pulled the 350 out of the 69 and put it in the 70 with a M22 4 speed. With the 3.73 gears in the rear end it worked out perfectly and with that combo, I truly had a quick car. It took a while to manage the power off the line without spinning the tires but I got it down pretty good, I was able to run 11.17 at a 117. Like an idiot, when I went through a spell where money was tight, I ended up selling both cars, and I regret it.

    • @workingcountry1776
      @workingcountry1776 Před 3 lety +4

      This was on tv in 2012 over several weeks on speedvision i think

    • @brendanmccreanor7046
      @brendanmccreanor7046 Před 3 lety

      Totally Agree.👌good to have the clips together. Each segment show an individual process subject however 👌

  • @ZuroX92
    @ZuroX92 Před 3 lety +78

    This is how a car show should be made. All car, good information and no drama.

    • @Kabodanki
      @Kabodanki Před 3 lety +2

      the voice is a bit too much though

    • @VengefulBatz
      @VengefulBatz Před 3 lety +1

      “WOOOOO!”
      “GETCHU SOMMA THAT!”

    • @therandomizer9943
      @therandomizer9943 Před 3 lety +2

      I don't mind the southern accent

    • @abgkkk9291
      @abgkkk9291 Před 2 lety

      If I may give you a suggestion that every video has a translation for all languages, especially Indonesian, for your attention, I thank you very much.

    • @bradleylovej
      @bradleylovej Před rokem +1

      I know, right? These really are great car shows they had on power block. No bs, just building cars and imparting knowledge

  • @angelmadrid1202
    @angelmadrid1202 Před 2 lety +20

    I haven't seen power nation since like 2010 on free cable. I'm glad they evolved and now have a CZcams channel. SICK

  • @RobColbert
    @RobColbert Před měsícem

    I'm a software developer and don't know a thing about auto restoration. I do, however, know this car (they were on the road while I was growing up). I can NOT believe what I just watched start-to-finish. You two just did that whole car right, I thank you for caring that much, and for sharing your knowledge and skills. I hope many people get to see this so they can see what we saw back in the day. When you said, "It will be like showroom new," that just wasn't a lie. That is what you (re)created. Stunned. I don't have more words, they don't exist. Thank you again.

  • @boowiebear
    @boowiebear Před 3 lety +99

    I love this show. No drama. No politics. Just grease, metal, cars and southern accents.

    • @DicitAmos
      @DicitAmos Před 3 lety +3

      Exactly!
      This one's very different, but bet you'll like it: czcams.com/video/CM7ug2986Yk/video.html&ab_channel=%D0%9C%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8FRCM

    • @loretotrinidad7457
      @loretotrinidad7457 Před 3 lety

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    • @shahenshahdoodhwala1151
      @shahenshahdoodhwala1151 Před 3 lety

      Hey just wanted to ask this car didn't have front wiper coz did not see it

    • @eliztakasuki7585
      @eliztakasuki7585 Před 3 lety

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      @eliztakasuki7585 Před 3 lety

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  • @mafiaperformance
    @mafiaperformance Před 3 lety +732

    You should do this with all the builds.
    I watched it from start to finish.

    • @chadjackson4786
      @chadjackson4786 Před 3 lety +23

      just dont use puke green. What an awful color

    • @john.t645
      @john.t645 Před 3 lety +16

      @@chadjackson4786 Blue with white stripes would have looked pretty neat. I still like the green though.

    • @jamescole6846
      @jamescole6846 Před 3 lety +12

      I watched it all as well. And the Green is awesome. Sorry Chad. That was the cool thing back then with all the wild colors. You were making a statement like wearing a pink shirt.

    • @trumanhw
      @trumanhw Před 3 lety

      Could I axe you to say, "Dook r jooooooobs" please..? (Ala South Park) -- Thank you.
      czcams.com/video/toL1tXrLA1c/video.html

    • @bennypowell983
      @bennypowell983 Před 3 lety +2

      TrumanHW day took r jabs

  • @DreamKeeper.
    @DreamKeeper. Před rokem +1

    Just bought a 78 Camaro from my grandparents neighbors. Can’t wait to get started

  • @sanderslongdrive
    @sanderslongdrive Před rokem +1

    Didn't understand a word but I love watching genuine experts at anything at work mathematics, cooking, engines......I couldn't be more impressed with these chaps!

  • @cameronthomas4290
    @cameronthomas4290 Před 3 lety +129

    This is amazing, Absolutely no fake drama

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Před 2 lety +10

    This brings back memories of our oldest son and his Dad fixing our used cars. Thank you for sharing this. God bless.

  • @joshender9606
    @joshender9606 Před rokem +37

    These guys make this look soo easy! I've watched this video many times, and now I have a 1973 Z/28 to restore :D

    • @jaysmith6013
      @jaysmith6013 Před rokem +6

      Hell yeah, they are true craftsmen with a lifetime of experience. They’re the real deal Holyfield

    • @doreathashauf
      @doreathashauf Před rokem +1

      ku'h'l'h'l'hu'lkuhlhlhul

  • @jaym1244
    @jaym1244 Před 3 lety +23

    Love the "FULL BUILD" video! I could watch these all day long!

  • @GrowthCurveMarketing
    @GrowthCurveMarketing Před 3 lety +6

    Love it - no scripted drama, no phony deadlines, just two guys with an amazingly diverse array of skills doing it RIGHT.

    • @dubz1020
      @dubz1020 Před 3 lety +1

      Take away the electric guitar and it'll be prefect

    • @captainsergeant
      @captainsergeant Před 3 lety +1

      "If we don;t get this Camaro finished today we lose the shop!"

  • @stephenhayden2712
    @stephenhayden2712 Před měsícem

    Fellows yall did an awesome job restoring this Camaro, I love the look of it and performance !!!! 👍

  • @charleshayman4083
    @charleshayman4083 Před rokem +6

    You guys made that look easy. That’s what knowledge and experience looks like irrespective of video editing. I’ve been dragging around my 1969 Camaro with me in hopes of restoring it for 35 years . I’ve had it since I was 17 in 1983 when it had 42k miles . I bought it for $3,500 from my neighbor who swapped the original 327 for a stock 4 bolt main 350 out of a 70 Monte Carlo, slapped some bondo and several coats of fresh hugger orange paint , SS emblems, and new vinyl top. Although it was an X-44 base car it came factory with all the SS options such as a 14 bolt rear, front disc brakes, gauge cluster, factory optional tach and premium interior. The car had been sitting in a backyard for several years with a small tarp on it when the original owner ( a Vietnam vet ) had simply vanished years earlier. I tried to track down the original 327 but it was sold and gone. Being 1983 I was compelled to put a Pioneer Supertuner in it with Jensen Coaxels in the front and triaxels rear, pioneer cassette player and Kraco 60 watt amp 7 band eq. Dancin in high cotton I was. Lol. Then of course a Holley 650, aluminum intake, Accel super coil, wires shackles and 50’s on back with Goodyear Eagles white letters out of course . Toss on some chrome valve covers and air cleaner , Harley Davidson head band around the rear view mirror complete with a pair of feathered alligator clips attached and Voila! You have a stereotypical badass teenager from the 80’s.
    She’s got a dry home in the pole barn in Southern Indiana now . She needs a complete restoration. Hasn’t been started in 30 years, needs a floor pan on drivers side, has rust from where the vinyl top was in the usual places, the trunk looks brand new and I had replaced the rear quarters , metal panel where the rear lights go, and front Left fender in ‘86 and painted her the original poly maroon. It originally had a white vinyl top but I just couldn’t do it and went with black. Wish I had omitted the vinyl top. Well here I am now getting old and life and kids and work and a battle I won with cancer and she’s just sitting there waiting. If I ever get to actually retire some day you can bet that car will be my priority. I just want to get it done before I croak. That would be cool.

    • @SuperNikhil001
      @SuperNikhil001 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Really hope that happens … sounds awesome

  • @cljerjr31
    @cljerjr31 Před 3 lety +326

    this is great, having all the episodes of one particular project consolidated into one show !

    • @SGTJDerek
      @SGTJDerek Před 3 lety +6

      Remember the Gorilla build from Xtreme? Never did see if Ian ever even finished that one.

    • @babyhuez597
      @babyhuez597 Před 3 lety +9

      I agree. They should do this with the entire collection.

    • @EpicToadRage
      @EpicToadRage Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed! I watched the whole thing in one go like it was a night at the movies. 🎥 🥤😀🍿

    • @bryanyoung2963
      @bryanyoung2963 Před 3 lety +4

      I second the motion!! nice to be able to watch it start to the finish. Thanks

    • @Pyxe_ZA
      @Pyxe_ZA Před 3 lety +4

      Definitely agree. Coz some of these “series” of builds don’t even have the episodes numbered, so you end up watching them in the random order you find as you go along

  • @managementhawaiianisles3235

    MoPar guy here, but I love '70 Camaros. Owned a '78 Z 28. loved it. 🙂

  • @david_onthetrail
    @david_onthetrail Před 2 lety +27

    Wow, I can't believe I just sat through an hour and fourty minutes of this and enjoyed the whole thing, thanks for a great build. Love the second Gen Camaro's.

  • @JohnnieBravo1
    @JohnnieBravo1 Před 2 lety +4

    What a rainy day treat!! FINALLY stumbled into this video, after building (and autocrossing) these 2nd Gens for many (35 or so) years. The real treat was the scene where you guys used a machine shop in the city where I live to repair that block! What a nice fun surprise.

  • @fishsquishguy1833
    @fishsquishguy1833 Před 2 lety +6

    Appreciate these great no drama builds! What’s even better is getting to watch in this format with no commercials and no product pitches like the broadcast show.

  • @douglashine9638
    @douglashine9638 Před 3 lety +51

    I am actually a Mustang guy, but I’d be dang proud to own that Camaro...

    • @matthewboylez34
      @matthewboylez34 Před 3 lety +2

      I've always admired how Ford managed to put 460 HP (Gen 3 2018) into a 5.0 Coyote. There are some custom NA builds that are putting down 600 HP from the Coyote. That's nearly 2 HP/CI. But... I'm still an LS guy lol.

    • @kleimbach77
      @kleimbach77 Před 3 lety

      me too

    • @BenitoFan760
      @BenitoFan760 Před 3 lety

      Same. Ima Ford fanboy but I'd be honored to rostore this Camaro

    • @goodtalker
      @goodtalker Před 3 lety +1

      I had a 67 Pony and a 67 Camaro......loved 'em both. Then I had a family.....cars went by by...LOL LOL LOL

    • @USMC-1911
      @USMC-1911 Před 3 lety

      @Buzz James mine to always liked the split bunpers always lived that look .

  • @raa8201
    @raa8201 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What a beautiful car. Excellent work gentleman. Reminds of my first car, 71 Camaro, 350, Olive green w/white z28 stripes, green houndstooth int. For the last 25 years, a 65 corvette, matching #'s L78 396. Honestly, I almost would rather have the Camaro back! I've always enjoyed your show.

  • @kjmcdonald2760
    @kjmcdonald2760 Před 3 lety +6

    Best restoration show I've found. No BS reality stuff. Also helps that I just finished a 70 total restoration. Can't wait to look at all the other videos. Cheers

  • @tonyb1184
    @tonyb1184 Před 2 lety +3

    1970 was the year I was born. Awesome restoration and a stunning Camaro. Well done guys she's a beauty!

  • @stuarthalli4359
    @stuarthalli4359 Před 2 lety +1

    I just found this and I love it, no fake smack talking, just good honest info and love of cars. Thanks guys, well done.

  • @camman61
    @camman61 Před 2 lety

    thank you ``!!!! I enjoyed the watch !!! Im 60 years old and never get enough of this !!! Clean look !!!

  • @jabberwocker6305
    @jabberwocker6305 Před 3 lety +135

    At last , something whole and in chronological order

    • @barryphillips7327
      @barryphillips7327 Před 3 lety

      Yes and not having part 1 2 3 4, just watch and enjoy!

    • @DavidFlores-cz4vu
      @DavidFlores-cz4vu Před 3 lety

      I just love to see you solid baked guys talking about cars n working!

  • @UncleLub
    @UncleLub Před 3 lety +370

    I didn't realize I needed the therapy this show provides.

  • @mushmont
    @mushmont Před 4 měsíci

    what i like about these guys is that they treat each other with respect and don't constantly put each other down.

  • @TylerRogersUSA
    @TylerRogersUSA Před 7 měsíci +1

    love this mans voice

  • @media411newsandinterviews6
    @media411newsandinterviews6 Před 3 lety +65

    Wow can you guys keep doing whole builds in a single episode i love the whole episode

    • @MP-qn1jw
      @MP-qn1jw Před 2 lety

      WOULD YOU PLEASE TEACH THESE GUYS ENGLISH?! THANKS!

  • @Grunt_11Hotel
    @Grunt_11Hotel Před 3 lety +7

    Love having the episodes consolidated like this!

  • @Truth_Matt3rs
    @Truth_Matt3rs Před 7 měsíci +1

    I used to own a '70 Camaro w/ a 307 cid (200 h.p.) engine in Illinois. It was a rust bucket. But I did have a fully rebuilt 350 cid put in it.

  • @LOGANBOGGS-xl2pj
    @LOGANBOGGS-xl2pj Před 2 měsíci +1

    I always enjoy watching restoration videos and I will too eternally and this was a great video on restoring a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro too. So great.

  • @Curtis.Carpenter
    @Curtis.Carpenter Před 3 lety +29

    Normally a partially scripted show like this would bug me but I really enjoy the information you guys rock. Much respect

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 Před 2 lety +24

    You guys are a beast when it comes to redoing a car. Very impressed with the way you explain every step of the build.very informative.

    • @wildbill5670
      @wildbill5670 Před rokem +1

      It doesn't hurt that they have a "Jay Leno" budget.

  • @jaxs2384
    @jaxs2384 Před 2 lety +1

    Made in USA makes me proud 💪💪💪

  • @rochbrunet9350
    @rochbrunet9350 Před 2 lety

    Yep!! Same comment as Cameron Philips. Just a joy to watch pros at work.

  • @zioo3117
    @zioo3117 Před 3 lety +8

    I love the history and the fact that you put a 402 into the car. I like the map that you laid out for what you are going to do with this car. Like seeing some of the modular construction. Love getting rid of the bad interior. Love going back to the stock color. That was an amazing carpeting with insulation that you pulled out. Leaks mean rust. Replacement panels is very cool. I saw that leaf spring sticking out. Even with sludge in the 402, it can be resurrected. Very interesting to use the stud gun to shape the car back to originality with the hammer and dolly finish. Repair the below windshield using the two piece hand made patches was brilliant and provided a very incredible bonus of retaining the factory spot welds, so that originality is maintain and no one will know that a repair was done there. Amazing. Finally tuning that SS 396 was difficult, but then you got it right. Final episode and you were driving that beauty. I've never seen a restoration that only lacked a few minor details from being an award winner, to instead being a great driver that looks like and award winner. Pleasing interior, upgraded suspension and rear end and the best motor available then. This is a 1970 that anyone would be proud of: an RS/SS that you guys knocked out of the park. AF

  • @tonylee7714
    @tonylee7714 Před 2 lety +1

    I was a Body Shop owner for 27 yrs , I can tell you both are good mechanic and Body man , your fingers got lots of milage , keep up the good work !

    • @billymanilli
      @billymanilli Před rokem

      just curious, if you'd "approve" of those stripes, if they came from your shop... (close up shot at 1:31:51)

  • @rickfansler4042
    @rickfansler4042 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My first car was a 70 1/2 RS camaro. My uncle had it and i traded him a 35 MM camera for it. I loved that car and to this day its still my very favorite car. Maybe the only think better would be a RS/SS version .Great job on this build guy's !!!

  • @Drunkengoose1993
    @Drunkengoose1993 Před 3 lety +307

    Rick Bacon is one of the most American names I've ever heard

    • @BenitoFan760
      @BenitoFan760 Před 3 lety +4

      Lol. I was about to comment that 😎👍

    • @mikenelson9568
      @mikenelson9568 Před 3 lety +1

      @Oops Oops
      You know I’m not quite old enough to have watched the show but I hear it all too often when I tell people my name and somehow I thought my name was all too common. Mike Nelson. The older guys would always say “hey your that guy from Sea Hunt”!

    • @leogordon8799
      @leogordon8799 Před 3 lety +2

      I got an uncle name roy ham seriously 🤣🤣🤣

    • @xoxoXoieoxox
      @xoxoXoieoxox Před 3 lety +1

      i belive the word bacon is french??

    • @phaslow4393
      @phaslow4393 Před 3 lety

      Rick Gunn?
      Rick Bomber?

  • @twasbrillig33
    @twasbrillig33 Před 3 lety +13

    THANK YOU for showing the welding fixes and the techniques you use, that was fun to watch.

  • @tomlangmusic9623
    @tomlangmusic9623 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the tips on bottom end assembly (and the whole vid of course). Just got my machined block back for my V6 build and that is exactly the next thing. Man, you guys are hard workers!!

  • @snuffyvontrap1486
    @snuffyvontrap1486 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome work, thoroughly enjoyed that. Even the wife was watching. Did anybody else get over exited when the black stripes were unveiled. Like to do this to my old 79 Chev 4X4 I have had since 16…just rotting away!

  • @maryrafuse2297
    @maryrafuse2297 Před 3 lety +71

    These guys really know what their doing. They are true artists. Deepest respect!

  • @JAHBNEEL
    @JAHBNEEL Před 3 lety +9

    Nice job guys. I like how detailed you are in restoring the car.

  • @claytonthorpe
    @claytonthorpe Před 7 měsíci

    Geez this video is ridiculous!!!! Larry THANK YOU!! I seriously can’t speak with the amount of craziness tucked away in those sheds!

  • @michaeloliver8790
    @michaeloliver8790 Před 2 lety +20

    I love this show I have really learned a lot about the whole process

  • @GuyOutside
    @GuyOutside Před 3 lety +33

    “Did you put Diesel in this?”
    I was about to lose it 😂

  • @ed_e619
    @ed_e619 Před 2 lety +12

    You two guys rock! Your expertise from A to Z is amazing!

    • @jgstargazer
      @jgstargazer Před 2 lety +1

      These guys are great but shouldn't he be wearing something to cover his hair because his hair will probably be stiff with paint 57:12

    • @MP-qn1jw
      @MP-qn1jw Před 2 lety +1

      @@jgstargazer YES! AND, HE SHOULD BUILD FULLER!!!!!

  • @rickwarrick3092
    @rickwarrick3092 Před 2 lety +31

    Guys, this was really fun to watch, you two are really in great form. As a child of the 50s, it's really nostalgic to see a 1970 Camaro looking and running new like they did when I was in school. A nice time capsule to watch, and she sure looks and sounds great. Thanks for the memories, guys!

  • @williamr1499
    @williamr1499 Před 3 měsíci

    Literally every project you guys do uses some of the most expensive parts available on the market. Thank you for keeping those unattainable vibes.

  • @davidyoung3211
    @davidyoung3211 Před rokem +1

    Thanks guys bringin an oldie back to life!! Loved it!!

  • @martinhernandez628
    @martinhernandez628 Před 3 lety +10

    Early 70's is my favorite years for cars. I remember walking into a dealership with my dad in 1970 and seeing camaro's , Corvette , chevelle , monte carlo , el camino , novas and c10's all in the lot .

    • @charleslowe522
      @charleslowe522 Před 3 lety +1

      I love older cars because they were special and had their own character. I love new cars as well, technology and innovation are something to behold. I love my 1986 Grand National because it is rare and not so much cookie cutter like newer vehicles.

    • @crackerdan8010
      @crackerdan8010 Před 3 lety

      But he bought a Pinto

  • @cadilac949
    @cadilac949 Před 3 lety +30

    Love that their explaining everything while doing it. I love this stuff!

  • @elizabetefabiano5708
    @elizabetefabiano5708 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The attention to detail is insane and the finished product is absolutely wicked! Nice work!

  • @macleod1592
    @macleod1592 Před 2 lety

    Been watching these power block videos since the late 90's. Used to be Car & Driver, Horsepower TV and then Trucks. Always loved them.

  • @rolle_thee_aviator
    @rolle_thee_aviator Před 3 lety +4

    I could watch this show all day. Great job guys!

  • @brentcrawford7609
    @brentcrawford7609 Před 3 lety +8

    I really like the full builds like this

  • @terryrutherford2114
    @terryrutherford2114 Před 2 lety +2

    I had a '70 Z28 (Clone) It was a car converted from an automatic trans to a Munci 4 speed. It had a solid cam shaft 350 CID (like an LT1) and a 3.73 posi rear end. Even though it wasn't original or stock it was hell of a fun car. Thanks for this build video.

  • @randyscrafts8575
    @randyscrafts8575 Před rokem +2

    A friend had a 1970 Camaro same color didn't have the stripes. It had a built 400 Pontiac engine in it (2) four barrel carbs. I used to take it to the store to get smokes when I was like 14 or so. Couldn't get into it too much as it was way too fast and opening up both four barrels made a lot of noise. That was the fastest car I have ever driven even to this day and that was decades ago. Love that body style.

  • @RSchwara1
    @RSchwara1 Před 3 lety +20

    After owning numerous 2nd gens back in the day I watched every minute of the video! Great job and great video!

  • @robertcruz1127
    @robertcruz1127 Před 3 lety +56

    Wow this requires a lot of knowledge, very impressive what this guys can do.

  • @astronaut_69
    @astronaut_69 Před rokem +1

    Videos like these are time capsules !

  • @mrkeopele
    @mrkeopele Před 2 lety

    SOOOOO GLAD you left in the hard first fire issue, reality tv! thanks

  • @USMCCGAGNG
    @USMCCGAGNG Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for saving this car close to stock. I might have gone with a lightweight aluminum block. Very cool. Love the color!

  • @FjordMenFilms
    @FjordMenFilms Před 3 lety +4

    PLEASE DO THIS FULL BUILD STYLE VIDEO WITH MORE OF THE PROJECTS!! Thank you :)

  • @stephensim5839
    @stephensim5839 Před 2 lety

    you guys make metal fabrication look so easy

  • @jayurban8282
    @jayurban8282 Před 3 měsíci

    I’ve owned a 70 1/2 SS Camaro since 1980, its a 300 hp 350 with an automatic transmission, it’s got the full bumper. These guys are so skilled at what they do, their knowledge is extensive. What they are doing is not easy.

  • @jeffvanark
    @jeffvanark Před 2 lety +5

    I love the car and the work that you guys did on it. I will have to live vicariously through you as I will never be able to realize the dream of having an old muscle car...

  • @pbandjwrx
    @pbandjwrx Před 3 lety +25

    this reminds me of being a kid again. I used to watch the first version of this show every saturday with my step dad before he became an alcoholic.lol good memories

  • @joeottsoulbikes415
    @joeottsoulbikes415 Před rokem

    Hindsight is without doubt 20/20! In 1994 I had a Chevrolet Impala 2 door Sport Coupe with a factory 400 ci motor that came with a Carter 2 barrel carb. It smoked blue like crazy with low compression in 3 and 8 when I got it. I had the motor pulled broke all the way down rebuilt to short block and put on some ported and polished cast heads, intake manifold with the open air pass through space under the carb by Edelbrock. A Holly 750cfm dual pumper, high flow oil and H2O pumps, transmission was rebuilt with a B&M shift kit and high rpm converter addition of a fluid cooler with electric assist pump to keep it cool, B&M Slapshift floor shifter. Usual chrome valve covers, T handles, 15 inch air cleaner, timing cover etc... Finished with NGK HO distributor, coil, wires, generic headers wrapped in tape running duals with x pipe all the way back with cherry bomb muflers. Momo sport stearing wheel made for a 88 Z28 installed. Factory guages were pulled and with sheetmetal work and a bit of head scratching a digital C3 dash was installed. Then pulled the bench seat and installed stock 86 Z28 IROC seats and center floor console sitting up a bit on a custom booster as well as the seats boosted up a bit so you could actually see out the front. Rear seats were removed leaving enough room to actually fit in a second set of 86 IROC Z Recaro seats if set low and pushed back a bit. Back passengers could barely see out the rear side 1/4 windows and almost couldn't see out the front over the dash so a small portable tv, nintendo and power inverter was installed to keep them entertained. So driver and 3 passengers sat more comfortable than stock. In back with the addition of a custom sheet metal divider for the cab and trunk with 3/4 of a 2nd ź28 center console extending to the back to provide an armrest and cup holders. The factory gold color was maintained with the addition of SS striped front to rear and all the trim and grill were painted flat black. Finshed with factory 90 Z28 17 IROC wheels wrapped with slightly to narrow 215 35 17 for the wheels Michelin tires to fit.
    What's all this have to do with a 70 RS Camero? I had a chance to trade the Impala for a stock one with only 10,000 miles a d didn't do it.

  • @skittlecar1
    @skittlecar1 Před 2 lety +1

    I wouldn't want a matching numbers restoration. I want something I'm not afraid to drive. Looking forward to this.

  • @artgrusensky121
    @artgrusensky121 Před 3 lety +17

    well done and no BS.
    This DVM appreciates your love of your dogs too!

  • @Darchful
    @Darchful Před 3 lety +20

    A gentleman car, a great car. Love it.

  • @user-wo4nf7ch5d
    @user-wo4nf7ch5d Před 5 měsíci

    by far the best show

  • @berettagt88
    @berettagt88 Před 2 lety

    That Camaro is beautiful now, that color is amazing!!!!!

  • @ermias75ermis2
    @ermias75ermis2 Před 3 lety +4

    This video editing is as smooth as the car job done ..
    Watching from start to finish like it's a half an hour video..
    Very informative and educational ...
    Money well spent i say to the owner of this build.

  • @tm4nn159
    @tm4nn159 Před 3 lety +6

    I owned a 72 when I was around 20. This video stirred up some great memories. It makes me want to start a build of my own. Thanks for a great video!

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Před rokem +1

    These guys make this look soo easy!

  • @earlyoung2863
    @earlyoung2863 Před 2 lety

    I owned a 70. Bought it as the 2nd owner. The poor kid who owned it first, was drafted into the Vietnam War. So the Camaro was ONLY a few months old when I started college in the fall of 1970. It had factory "gold" paint, black vinyl seats that would burn you alive in the summer. Didn't come out with AC either. 307V8 with a 3 speed stick. I put a great stereo in it and drove around 700 miles a month, while in school, 175 miles from home. I had the widest tires I could get on the back and it would STILL burn rubber! It was fast for a little V8....and tough. I had dual glass packs on it that purred. Damn, I miss that car😢.

  • @slagman163
    @slagman163 Před 3 lety +10

    Thanks for the beginning to end video, was great. Do it more often...

  • @m0j0rising
    @m0j0rising Před rokem +4

    Just came across this. Beautiful refurb and really interesting seeing you guys work. Mad props!

  • @cristitovaldeavilla1520
    @cristitovaldeavilla1520 Před rokem +1

    One of the best car restoration i have seen. You guys are the best!

  • @cadreauribe
    @cadreauribe Před 2 lety +1

    That final line: "She´s up for going out and scare the heck out some hybrids man" the best!!!

  • @kyrujames
    @kyrujames Před 3 lety +7

    powernation is the OG car show. almost two hour episode posted free, while motortrend is trying to get everyone for a monthly fee.
    thanks powernation

    • @curtvick2892
      @curtvick2892 Před 3 lety +1

      kyrujames free my ass! Every commercial made this year is on this video!

    • @testosteroneinc.3800
      @testosteroneinc.3800 Před 3 lety +1

      @@curtvick2892 AD-BLOCK!! Moron!!!

    • @workingcountry1776
      @workingcountry1776 Před 3 lety

      This isnt free theres annoying commercials every few minutes and this is a 10 year old build that is well known

  • @irishwristwatch2487
    @irishwristwatch2487 Před 2 lety +1

    22:47 was the most genuine reaction on this show lmao

  • @JorgeRodriguez-po7kx
    @JorgeRodriguez-po7kx Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for Full Video

  • @NVzla
    @NVzla Před 3 lety +12

    Man, best year in second gen F bodys.

    • @monadking2761
      @monadking2761 Před 3 lety

      Loved that you called it a 70 and a half. I rebuild a 70 -1/2 SS for my son and it has a vinyl top with factory A/C with the R12. I too converted over to the gages from the idiot lights and found that I had to swap 2 wires in the harness to the dash panel to get the newer gage panel to work.
      The bigger mod was the radio. I installed a little 3.5mm headphone jack to the factory radio, so you could take your phone or mp3 player and put the signal right into the radio amp by passing the AM/FM section of the radio. Not many people know that it's done that way because it is so small of a change.
      I noticed you never showed how you snuged up the nuts on the side fender SS letters. I bet you had to unbolt the fenders.lol. Nice job on the car very impressive on what you did and really appreciate what it takes because it took me 2 years even down to the orginal seats with the head rest which are very hard to find. If you ever want to get the factory sport mirrors I have some and extra parts. Just 1 question, where are you seat belts and overhead straps?

  • @chemoautotroph
    @chemoautotroph Před rokem

    I am 58 years old. In 1970 I was 8, and ever since then I’ve been in love with this car. It has been my favorite car above all. I hope to one day own one before my time is up.

  • @johnnyshd8250
    @johnnyshd8250 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice shop. That's what I like to look at first. Sometimes I like to reclear the whole panel after adding stripes to melt in the edges of the stripe. Looks awesome. Love the color.

  • @eswords1
    @eswords1 Před 2 lety +5

    Love these full build vids and you guys do a great job at editing for the good stuff. A suggestion if I may; if you refer to another PN video ( e.g. the steering box rebuild ), would you put a link in for it or any others you mention. Save us a lot of searching. Thx

  • @garystratton4125
    @garystratton4125 Před 2 lety +54

    Love watching this.. brings back memories. You guys make this work look easy and the quality of the work is better than new. This work is different every day. Mysteries of missing parts...and I probably shouldn't have been in that business because of my hot-headed temper. I acted like a 2 year old when something wasn't going right or if I was having a bad day. Anyway ya'll build some great looking cars there. Top Knotch

    • @billymanilli
      @billymanilli Před rokem +1

      I dunno about it being "better than new"... take a look at those stripes 1:39:51 -52 (seriously... pause it and look at that "quality")

  • @gerhardtraun9116
    @gerhardtraun9116 Před rokem

    I am from vienna.i learn 1976 carmechanik. You are absolute insane. Very good job

  • @user-uw6ut5xv6c
    @user-uw6ut5xv6c Před měsícem

    Thank you for the comments on this build Rick, I had a ‘72 split bumper SS/RS when I was 16. Biggest question was why drum brakes replaced in the rear. Seems like 4 wheel disc brakes would be a “no-brainer”.