I bought a classic Corvette for only $3500.
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- čas přidán 15. 03. 2023
- Shawn Pilot ( known as the wheeler dealer at Gotham Garage on the Netflix hit series Car Masters Rust to Riches ) takes you along on a classic Corvette find. This Craigslist deal of all deals gets more interesting when Shawn tries to get it fired up after years of storage.
Special thanks to Corvette Pacifica my place for Corvette parts
Bedankt
Wow, my first "Super Thanks". I appreciate that, thank you. Or should I say bedankt.
@@ShawnPilot1 I would paint it Beverly Hills hot pink maybe you could paint it a pink variation
Good luck with that classic vetted. I bought a 72 vetted several years ago and boy was it a money pit!!!
@Shawn Pilot great videos!! Not sure of you're interested, but I've got a killer 1971 K5 Blazer I'm selling!!
I am quite sure that your brazier would be a lot less trouble than the 72 vette that purchased several years ago.
I have no idea how CZcams got me here but good lord did I love this freaking video. Your passion hit me right in the heart man. Well done sir, keep it up.
Big compliment, thank you.
If its numbers matching stick to the Ontario Orange! if not Black on Black is always cool. Great find and vid. Liked and subscribed.
Love this sort of thing .. great job Shawn .. can’t wait to see it painted .. I say go with original factory color
Me neither...I think I was watching a video about some fat kid locked inside a candy store. Then stupid CZcams algorithm took me to this video.
Agreed
Gotham portrayed you as a guy who didn’t want to get your hands dirty . Nice job, looking forward to seeing more of your content! 👍🏻
Welcome aboard!
Glad I found your channel always liked watching you on Gotham hey man you got one heck of a deal
He grew up in a body shop...and now HE'S the star of the show...although guest appearances by the Gotham Garage crew would be welcome...
I agree,
At what point did you see him with dirty hands? None of the work was shown at all. It's fucking bullshit man! All drama and bullshit!
This is SO much better than the show on Netflix! I had no idea the passion you have for cars and you work on them yourself! Nice job! I've subscribed!
What happened to this guy?
You are the most entertaining and likeable and really knowledgeable car guy i have ever seen before and I've been around car people my entire life !!! Congratulations !!! You just made my day with this video and the burnout tire smoke show's !!! Thank you
He’s good but there’s way better channels out there
@@TaylorJones-jj9uvchrisfix is good but when it comes to vettes this guy is the best
"I got no brakes!" "I gotta go for a test drive!" You crack me up. I had a lot of fun watching this video. Nice job. Subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed!
@@ShawnPilot1 me too! I just had to subscribe as well! I totally understand the mindset: “Oh, Wow, it’s running! I’ve got to drive it!” No hood, air cleaner, outside mirrors, brakes, door panels, and it’ll probably just die half a mile from my shop….. “Screw the consequences, I’m going for a drive!” When it died I thought “Uh,oh! One gallon gas can + hungry un-tuned carb/motor +heavy right foot = long walk with empty gas can! Lol, great stuff! Can’t wait for more!
Reminds me of the time I saw a parked Range Rover with a leaking caliper. The driver came out, I showed him he said "Thanks" and drove away. Hope he didn't kill himself, or worse someone else! Re: the repairs, I've never had a coil crap out on a car like that! Coil packs on newer cars yes, but not on the older cars I owned with one coil. Good to know!!!
Paint it red!! "Green ain't mean, cause there a red"
Keep it orig orange. Groovy color, groovy car!👍😎
@@DimlyAwareHUmAn
I sold auto parts back in the day, coils going out was common enough, and they were a cheap trial and error fix.
IDK where this dude came from but with such a nice shop, charismatic personality, and fun project ideas, I see this channel skyrocketing to the top.
I subbed today 😀
He is from the Netflix TV series Gotham Garage
LOL RIGHT?!?! HE JUST POPPED UP ON MY FEED.
Gotham Garage! That’s why he thinks he’s in a movie all the time! He’s a actor! But that know a lot how to get good prices on cars
I don't even watch these shows. It auto played and I couldn't stop watching.
Seeing your passion for corvette is unreal, nice to see you having a good time outside of GG keep up with the passion Shawn loving it ! 🙌🏻
"I've gotta get out of here and... do some breathing." Caught me of guard and made me laugh. Great video!
Walking away with the empty gas can with a fade out was actually kind of poetic. I'm kinda blown away by this video because I just haven't seen anything like this in a long time
When Shawn walked backed with the empty gas can, I died of laughter.
How did you write your comment if you died?
@@OMGWTFLOLSMHColourful use of metaphors...
We've all been there.
Me too, notice how he left all that out of the video. Slick editor that he is and no mention of it from him either. As a corvette technician, maybe he was embarrassed, cause he knows he should not have run out of gas on his jury rigged tank.
Been watching Rust to riches to disengage a bit in the evenings, this channel is a pleasant surprise - hope it takes off for you Shawn. I think one thing that isn't touched on much in shows like this is the true cost of parts + time and actual profit, especially over a period ( some projects pay off more than others etc. )
Come back! We need more videos! You can’t leave us hanging like this! Your content is 🔥!
I think back to original color would be the best bet. p.s. Flying Sparks Garage is working on their c6 & could certainly use some advice. Emily & Aaron are pretty cool folks.
Omg this was so awesome to watch and see Shawn’s pure joy in bringing this car back to life. I’ve always liked him on Gotham garage and this confirms that he’s a passionate and genuine guy. Love it!
Shout out from Malaysia Shawn. Loved you in GG and love you even more in this. You keep it real Shawn. Looking forward to more materials
I just subscribed, Shawn your my favorite guy in Gotham Garage but also I love Corvettes and its cool to see your knowledge on them and the junkyard full of them!! So awesome! I'll be checking in on your channel for new videos now 👍
Damn bro I knew you’re a Corvette enthusiast but I didn’t know it was this deep…It was nice seeing you go through the trials and error process. I think it will inspire more people to go out there and do it themselves. Awesome channel 👍🏼
Corvette greed 😂
My vote is for the Ontario Orange metallic, not many cars that color.
Semen cream interior .. then it’ll be like a creamsicle
The burnout in front of buddies gated house..lol.....These videos are gold...keep them comin...I stumbled on this by accident like many probly did.....
Shawn, you were the best personality on the show. hats off to you mate and wish you all the best! Easiest subscribe ive clicked!
I really want you to make it. The old show made you seem like a joke. You are a hard worker,smart, and are doing your own video work. Smart man. Too much respect for you
Shawn, you rock! GG portrays you as a snobby deal geek, but you are hands-on and quick to diagnose. PAINT IT SEA FOAM GREEN
Good call, or jade which is about the same.
I said Corvette blue...but I think seafoam Green would be better
My 65 Chevelle was seafoam Green....love that color for a chevy
uuuuuyyyy...yeahh
Gotham Garage was a Joke the fit and finish on some of those cars were horrible.
Sea Foam or Surf Green 💚
Incredible, you made quick work of this one, Shawn. Awesome job!! fist bumps from Canada
Man you are the man, it always fun seeing you on the other show, as others glad to have found your channel. keep it going brother!!
Netflix should give you your own show bro! This is quality content.
Ha ha ha
Man what an episode!! I absolutely loved this old school Corvette restoration, keep 'em coming! 🔥
Great video quality, love all of it, great editing, content, please keep making more. Makes me want a Vette
First video watching you and I'm hooked. Love that dune buggy style red Vette! Your joyful mannerism boasts excitement to my viewership! Thanks and. excited to see more! Donation added.
Thanks Shawn for this entertaining and informative video. You're a Corvette mechanic genius. Keep up your labor of love. Shout out from NYC.
Really enjoyed the video and your energy. Can’t wait for the follow up video! Love that you’re explaining the real time diagnoses and showing how it’s done.
Not just entertaining but educational as well great Shawn well done! Keep it up 👍
You always were fun to watch in Gotham garage great show by the way me and my kid loved it
I’m so glad i found your channel, great content! Fun to watch 💯
This is the best car show in a very long time. I always thought you where the person that actually knew what he was talking about in that netflix show.
Finally a real mechanic making an entertaining show. 5stars 👍👍
I watched you and Gotham crew when I was going thru chemo, so much thanks for keeping my tired brain entertained. This reminded me of my days in LA when that vette was new, damn I miss the early 70’s , racing at Riverside drive and cruising at Van Nuys Blvd. Keep up the awesome content! Subscribe!
I am 3 blocks from Van Nuys Blvd. I will keep them coming. Thanks for subbing.
Do people still cruise Van Nuys Blvd like they used to? My cousins and I used to cruise almost every Friday and Saturday nights. Then head over to Bob’s Big Boy on Riverside in Burbank.
@@ShawnPilot1The prices of classic cars are sinking like a rock. I think within the next 10-20 years those 60's and 70's muscle cars will only be worth a fraction of what they were 30 years ago. Especially, after the baby boomer generation dies off in which is sadly already starting to happen.
@@ShawnPilot1Therefore, you'll see great 50's, 60's and 70's classic car deals everywhere.
What's happening with your videos, just discovered your channel, it's brilliant don't stop man I was looking forward to more videos,then was disappointed to discover only the four , in please we want MORE!!!!!?!!!??
Just stumbled across this guy and I love his content, he's so genuine
Great video. This car fell into the hands of the right guy to raise it from the dead. Being a corvette guy, it’s like a new addition to his family. Great buy, great job and great video. Your humor was great too. Well done 👍🏿
Great find, man ! Congratulations, and I hope you're having a great time fixing it up. Hopefully we will get another video of this one as you move forward with the restoration.
Bro, you are just awesome. There are a few times that CZcams gives me fantastic recommendations, and THIS is definitely one of them.
Shawn I love your videos. Your knowledge and personality ROCK.
How are you not more popular, what charm, what passion and what energy. You are amazing sir, reminds me of the roadkill episodes here on youtube and I love those!
Shawn I just found your channel today. Love your content and your energy and vibe are amazing as well. This corvette fan and owner has subscribed.
Thanks and welcome
My dad had a 79 that he sold because of medical issues. Glad your channel came up on my CZcams feed. Can't wait to watch more.
Your freakin awesome Shawn!!!!
Loving the content. I was bummed to see Gotham Garage end.
And, I feel you were the main character.
What's really awesome about this car is that it's a manual, not an automatic.👌
That 71 is a real jewel. The great thing about fiberglass is that it doesn't rust! I spent 23 years at GM dealerships & one in particular was a big Chevy dealer. The owners private collection was mind blowing! From a 1923 Chevy Cabriolet with 23 miles on it to a set of Impala Convertibles from every year! Every year Camaro & Corvette too
They rust. Just not the body.
@@dukeallen432 lol... How well do I know... I've worked on a few thou Vettes in my time
That's the same year that a buddy of mine had. He almost never drove it. He pushed it out of the garage to wash a t then pushed it back into the garage which was carpeted. When he sold it in 1995 it had 3500 actual miles on it but the engine oil pan was just about rusted through. The underside was terribly rusted. The guy that bought it did a frame out complete restoration. He actually drove it to car shows an such.
What a score!
I did sub so my vote: that factory Ontario Orange. If you wanted to drift a little from factory but still be orange that Mopar Burnt Orange metallic or Fords Competition Orange are really nice and either one would look killer on a 71 Vette and go great with a black interior.
This upload is awesome. Although I'm a casual watcher of channels like this one and I don't know a lot of about cars, I enjoy these types of show. If this channel keeps making contents like this, it will reach 1M subscribers soon. Content is great; there's humor, knowledge and drama to overcome.
Man the video work is great! Love the way you put your videos together👌
Very entertaining video not sure how you’re video popped up but it was very cool to see. Great deal on the 3500 corvette!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤙🏽
Oh man... I bumped into your video by accident. Love how you're doing it! Keep it real, show the fails and celebrate the wins!
Shawn, honestly I never would’ve thought it was originally orange. So I went and looked this car up in its original 1971 Ontario Orange, and I have to say, it looked pretty darn good in that color. Then I remembered that years ago a friend had an AMAZING looking Fender Stratocaster guitar in “Burnt Candy Tangerine”, so I did a search on that color, and found several hot rods that had been done in that color. You should take a look at that and consider Burnt Candy Tangerine for this Vette. It would hold some of the original appeal, but look a hundred times as amazing. Great find my friend! - A fan of old Vettes from New Hampshire
My sister had a 1972 Orange and a 1976 white. The orange was badass.
Orange sounds like a great color.
@@johnpublic75music
I just happened upon your videos and completely fell in love with your presentation and I am a Corvette lover. I just bought my first Corvette it’s a C8 2023 hardtop convertible three LT. I wish I had your skills I would definitely rebuild Corvettes it would be awesome but I really enjoy watching your videos and thank you very much.
Just found your channel…. Loving it mate keep up the good work very entertaining. From the uk .
I don’t own a Vette but Shawn’s videos are so entertaining. Keep ‘em coming
I’m glad I found your show! This is great, I really like the work you do and you’re really good with the camera.
I love this video.. I’ve seen it several times.
I love your passion.. congratulations from Spain for a huge and nice work … and I do not only mean the car, I mean the video edition too.
Please keep on road..
How the heck do you not have more than a million subs.... You put so much into your videos and I LOVE ITTT!!!! Glad to be here
Dude.. Shawn... How in this wild and crazy world do you *not* have 500k+ subscribers??! Man your camera work, content, and most importantly your personality are incredible.
This video is the first one I've seen of yours. It caught my eye when it came across my feed and this is where the story begins lol.
I'm very ecstatic to have ran across your channel, man, now I've got a new favorite one to watch for sure!
Take care, brother. --JW from Middle Tennessee
*Edit: Alright, I just clicked on the channel and seen the two uploads, and also you're on Netflix as well. So all that fantastic camera work and inviting personality makes sense now 😆 I'll have to click on Netflix and check it out.. I rarely ever watch that platform, hence why I haven't seen your work before. I'm still a fan though, brother man! Lol
Same! Just subbed.
I naturally would of thought this guy would have at lest 100K subs hes got some good stuff going on here!
Only two videos …. 5k subs sounds pretty good for just 2 videos unless I’m missing something but I agree with you! Great video, camera work, production! I subscribed! Looking forward to more content.
very early days
7.2k in 4 days is pretty good growth just wait until the masses find him it’s just us car guys rn
First time seeing you-your channel. Dude! You are a trip!!! LOVE watching a guy work on "real" car. I forget how easy was it to do things under the hood to cars before computers came along and everything was squished into a friggen box. And definitely one of the best finds/deals ever. Good for you and good job. I'm leaning towards RED.
This brought so many smiles to my face! Thanks! New subscriber!
Not sure how I landed on this page after viewing old jags, but this was so fun to watch! Great find and great job with the vette!
That's an incredible deal for a classic Corvette! You've got yourself a real gem there, and we can't wait to see how it turns out once it's fully restored.
Lol, "a guy in Beverly Hills", that was a real strange looking Beverly Hills with alleys and cheap ass tract home.
Looked like the San Fernando valley in the backyard of BH. Lol
You gotta paint it red Shawn. BTW your humbleness and passion is out of this planet. keep doing what you love and God bless you.
So happy I came across your channel..love you man you have such a good personality
Great channel Shawn. Had a 64 convertible for 22 years. Love to see you´re make em run again.Keep up the good work. Greetings from Sweden 👍
Put hose into pop bottle with brake fluid. Open bleeder. Pump away. Push out air bubbles. Been doing it for 30 yrs
Wrap the bleeder screw threads with teflon tape.
I love watching you put old corvettes together.....never owned one but always wanted one
SHAWNY BOY!!!! I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU ON UTUBE DOING YOUR OWN THING. This will be the first video I've seen, can't wait. So, what's up with Gotham garage? I have always enjoyed your intelligence and ability to close a sale. God bless and good luck!!! Really big fan!
I don’t watch too many car videos, nor do I intend to, but you sir are so real it is even funny, I subscribed immediately….so funny!
Just stumbled on this channel. I could tell that there was more to Shawn than what was portrayed on the show. If anything, Shawn was the most important part of the crew, finding buyers and deals. Anyways, I was looking for part 2 of this video and was surprised to see that there are only 4 videos on the channel. Part 2 is not one of them. I hope we get more videos. The content is good.
you remind me of my late-grandfather figure. super into corvettes, always got that mechanic sense of humour, and was the sole reason im into corvettes myself. he heard that i was gonna save up and buy a 1996 Chrysler New Yorker for my first car, and shoved his then (now mine) 1989 C4 Corvette in my face for two grand, and is now my first car. absolutely loved the heck out of this video! glad i discovered your channel
My favourite car, so pleased to see there are still people around with the expertise and enthusiasm to keep them running.
Great buy, great price, and a great mechanic; oh’ and a great Video! Still tinkering with my old 95 vet, and still much fun. Get more time, I will watch more of about your 71 model here!
Randomly stumbled upon this channel, gotta say, Shawn has always entertained me on CMRTR, hope this channel does well, just a feel good way to start your day, grats.....
Enjoyed it, Shawn. Been a fan of the show for a while, and this is a fantastic format. Love that you're really getting into the aspects of fixing these cars up. Subscribed!
thanks for the sub
You where my favorite on the Gotham Garage team. Glad i found your channel. !!!!
I’m so happy I stumbled on to your channel, great find . Cheers 🇨🇦
Shawn, that '71 Stingray was a great buy. If that is the original long block in it, then the '71 has higher compression than a smog pump equipped '72, eh?
I think that particular Vette body style looks fantastic in Black or White, in my opinion.
Your "parts yard" is impressive.
Happy to be a subscriber. Best of Luck!
Great to see you posting on CZcams. Looking forward to sharing your next installment. Stay safe J.
Great show. Just tuned in and now a subscriber. As far as a color, I think candle apple Red. Sure to get noticed and probably a ticket or two. Look forward to the next show.
It's a 4 speed too 👍
Dude I am so glad I found you on CZcams ! You're so hilarious great content, and you look like a corvette master mechanic for sure ! The part where you need someone to help bleed the brakes and your talking to yourself is so golden ! love it !
i had to watch part twice! pump it up
Wow, I had no idea you know so much! The TV show doesn't do you justice! Lol great vid!
Really enjoyed this. Nice to see you doing it solo, sleeves rolled up. Awesome
Dude this guy breaks it down so easily to understand and how to diagnose a car! I barely know anything about cars 😂 keep on making these videos brotha !!
Thanks! Will do!
Hey Shawn,
I’m so happy to see you on CZcams! I hope you’re very successful. I went through a half dozen 68-75 Vettes in my earlier years. My favorite was a 72 LT-1 with Air. I think it was the only solid lifter car with AC that GM ever made. I think they made 271 of them. I sure wish I still had it. It was remarkably weak In performance compared to a 70 LT -1. The pollution control stuff and the lower compression made a huge difference in performance.
You really made me “homesick” for another. I may start looking for another. I’m really wondering if I’ll enjoy driving one, it’s been a long time!
PS: No question in my mind on the color. Ontario orange. It’s original and orange is popular again. If you’re lucky they prepared the jams poorly and they’ll be easy to strip.
I like the mood sir ! 😊 THANK YOU!
Aaah I love older BMWs but 70’s Corvettes I have a liking to. Nice to see your Channel Mr Pilot
Wow Shawn ! Great content very well edited and kept me well entertained , I’m a huge c5 fan I’m glad I came across your channel
Welcome aboard!
I love these old Vettes! It was a time before they were insanely expensive and a man that worked hard could buy one to enjoy. Simple to work on and absolutely beautiful! I love people that are passionate about their vehicles you got a new subscriber keep them coming love it:P
I owned a '69 427 390hp with a 4 speed. It was totally stock when I bought it in 2004 with only 70K miles on the clock. Low optioned car without AC or even an AM/FM radio. Perfect color combination. LeMans Blue on a black interior. I had the paint corrected because they painted those cars in lacquer on fiberglass and it had lots of spider webbing. I sold it in 2011 because it was too much like the car owned me. Didn't want to change anything because I couldn't show it in C3 Stock if I did. It won lots of hardware after the paint correction. It was also one of the most uncomfortable cars I have ever owned, but it did get lots of eyeball out on the street. I bought a 2009 C6 in 2015 and I love it. More power, more room and it's Victory Red!
Hi Shawn I just saw the video with the 71 Corvette and you’re so funny when you’re bleeding the brake, you make me laugh 😂😂😂 actually the hold video was fun keep up with the good work you are awesome.
This was the first video from the channel that I’ve seen. Nicely done. It looked like so much fun.
If you haven’t painted that thing yet, I’d like to throw my hat in…. JET BLACK!
Red corvettes are everywhere. Black on a hot rod says dangerous but classy.
Nice Buy, Shawn.. I Love watching old corvettes come back to life. Gotta save them..
I just happen to run across your channel, and you are hilarious!! The part where you were bleeding the brakes was classic! Definitely subscribing!
I just found the channel and I already hate for your find ;P My favorite car ever and you go it for that price???
Enjoyed the video and how you put across the history.
I will look the channel for more Corvette adventures
Saludos from Spain! Cheers
Frankenstein for real . I don’t even like cars but you brought this back to life was cool. Like watching a movie with a good ending
Great video Shawn. Extremely entertaining! It’s great you have your own channel now!
Your channel is gonna be huge, keep it goin brother, also just my 2 cents something that would be awesome is to open a Q and A for other more novice builders out there, they could possibly send in vids of issues they may be having and get your diagnosis, would make a cool segement vid between vette building vids
Watched this video twice and the other videos great work and we need more videos ☺️
Shawn love what you do. Keep it up.
I loved this video, Shawn! I appreciate how you keep it “family friendly.” As a houseparent at a children’s home I will definitely be watching this again with my boys. Thanks & I can’t wait to see more!
Welcome to you and your boys.
This is real entertainment. You’re a real mechanic. This episode its amazing. Looking to seeing more episodes 👌
I have watched every episode of GG, love you guys. I would go back with the original color since that pretty much stock original. Great video. I'll be watching for more.