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Strip It or Flip It - Four Generations in an 88 Chevy truck!
What is the fate of this 1988 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado? Are we going to fix it to sell, or will we strip it for parts? Watch to find out!
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Project Find - Our 1988 GMC Sierra Shop Truck!
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Come see our newest project find, which is also one of our oldest projects! So what if we found it in our side yard, we still found it! It's our 1988 GMC, LS swapped, manual transmission swapped, and totally broken. Subscribe to see our build of the shop truck!
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - 1988 Chevy S10 - The Anthology
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The $500 Challenge 1988 S10 complete episode! Watch as we finally show your our completed project, under budget.....just barely! Can we get it road worthy for $500? Can we sell it and make at least a $500 profit? Subscribe and find out! See out other videos for parts lists!
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 5 - The Final Reveal!
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The $500 Challenge 1988 S10 Big Reveal! Watch as we finally show your our completed project, under budget.....just barely! Can we get it road worthy for $500? Can we sell it and make at least a $500 profit? Subscribe and find out! See out other videos for parts lists!
The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Water Pump Replacement!
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Watch as we install a new water pump in our 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ! Gates Jeep Cherokee water pump - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C2W85Q?tag=themidnight05-20 Goodyear Serpentine Belt - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SNSY5NH?tag=themidnight05-20 Peak Radiator coolant (buy 3) - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CCIFZI?tag=themidnight05-20
The Midnight Mechanic - Strip It or Flip It - Episode 2!
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Watch as we decide whether or not this 1997 Jeep Cherokee deserves to die....or be saved!
The Midnight Mechanic Project Finds - Old Cushman Titan!
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The Midnight Mechanic Project Finds - Old Cushman Titan!
The Midnight Mechanic - Strip It or Flip It - Episode 1!
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The Midnight Mechanic - Strip It or Flip It - Episode 1!
The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Radiator Replacement!
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The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Radiator Replacement!
The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Serpentine Belt Replacement!
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The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Serpentine Belt Replacement!
Then Midnight Mechanic Project Finds - 1971 Pontiac Lemans!
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Then Midnight Mechanic Project Finds - 1971 Pontiac Lemans!
The Midnight Mechanic - 2007 Toyota Camry Front Strut Replacement
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The Midnight Mechanic - 2007 Toyota Camry Front Strut Replacement
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - The Camry - Episode 2 - The Evaluation
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - The Camry - Episode 2 - The Evaluation
Then Midnight Mechanic Tech Tip - Rotating Caliper Pistons to Compress!
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Then Midnight Mechanic Tech Tip - Rotating Caliper Pistons to Compress!
Then Midnight Mechanic - 2015 Malibu Oil Change!
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Then Midnight Mechanic - 2015 Malibu Oil Change!
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - The Camry - Episode 1 - The Purchase
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - The Camry - Episode 1 - The Purchase
The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Thermostat Replacement!
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The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Thermostat Replacement!
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 4 - The Repairs (Part 2)
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 4 - The Repairs (Part 2)
The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 4/14/2024
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The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 4/14/2024
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 3 - The Repairs
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 3 - The Repairs
The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 4/7/2024
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The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 4/7/2024
The Midnight Mechanic - 2014 Chevy Traverse Rear Disc Brake Replacement
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The Midnight Mechanic - 2014 Chevy Traverse Rear Disc Brake Replacement
The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 3/31/2024
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The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 3/31/2024
The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Auxiliary Electric Fan Replacement!
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The Midnight Mechanic - Jeep Cherokee XJ Auxiliary Electric Fan Replacement!
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 2 - The Evaluation
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 2 - The Evaluation
The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 3/24/2024
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The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 3/24/2024
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 1 - The Purchase
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Episode 1 - The Purchase
The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Introduction
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The Midnight Mechanic $500 Challenge - Introduction
The Midnight Mechanic - 2014 Chevy Traverse Rear Disc Brake Replacement
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The Midnight Mechanic - 2014 Chevy Traverse Rear Disc Brake Replacement
The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 3/17/2024
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The Midnight Mechanic Weekly Update - 3/17/2024

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  • @FullFaithRepair
    @FullFaithRepair 5 днів тому

    Subscribed!

  • @RudySueoka-np9in
    @RudySueoka-np9in 5 днів тому

    I really honestly believe that you need a bigger shop like I got

  • @WilliamFlemingSr
    @WilliamFlemingSr 5 днів тому

    Hi. great show. I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4. It always seem to leak. My guy put in a oil cooler that cracked and had to out another one in. Needless to say, the oil was all over the place. The engine is super v6 with 234,000 miles. I'd love to see any videos you may have. I never changed the plugs or the transmission. Should I have it done now?

  • @samgrieg
    @samgrieg 6 днів тому

    Was splash shield missing in the lower part of the wheel well ?

  • @ek.related
    @ek.related 8 днів тому

    Cool got to see the side of the car

  • @tonybernheim8365
    @tonybernheim8365 8 днів тому

    MSD makes great HD factory module/coil/cap and rotor kits for HEI distributors...Do you want to deal with A.Z./ Oreilly Limited Lifetime Stuff every time you have to walk down the road to get parts...when your left stranded on side of the road....??

  • @eagleturtlestar
    @eagleturtlestar 9 днів тому

    Great video , my 1998 XJ is having this done!

  • @liampetersen9492
    @liampetersen9492 9 днів тому

    I am scared of this now

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 9 днів тому

      Everyone always wonders why I have so many fire extinguishers in my shop. Here's why. 😂

  • @butterflymomma2003
    @butterflymomma2003 11 днів тому

    You Schoch guys are hilarious! Good thing you don't have any baseball gear.

  • @Maratrac1
    @Maratrac1 11 днів тому

    That cab was certainly full of Schoch. You are blessed to still have your grandfather in your life.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 11 днів тому

      We are not a small people. LOL. And yes, very blessed to still have him and for him to be so independent still.

  • @TheREALOC1972
    @TheREALOC1972 11 днів тому

    It's a running and driving OBS Chevy, those things bring GOOD money, even as a long bed. I'd clean it up throw some cheap but nice custom wheels on it and pass it on to someone as a nice daily driver that they can work on themselves as a daily driver and a weekend fun truck.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 11 днів тому

      I don't know about driving, but definitely running! We've been kicking around trying some new build ideas on one of these trucks and this one seems perfect for that. We're not going to go crazy, it'll still be a good driver for someone when we're done.

    • @TheREALOC1972
      @TheREALOC1972 11 днів тому

      @@TheMidnightMechanic But you did take it on a drive.... so yes it's running and driving, yes the trans needs rebuilt but if you know what your doing you can do it yourself. I personally would rebuild the automatic trans because when you put a manual in it you shrink your market by 50% at best, if the new owners want a manual then let them do that themselves.

    • @russellbroadwell
      @russellbroadwell 10 днів тому

      Short beds definitely bring a higher price. Be interesting to see if it's profitable.

    • @kellyschoch3509
      @kellyschoch3509 6 днів тому

      Everybody inhale!😂😂

  • @joellikness2121
    @joellikness2121 11 днів тому

    Chase's face when you said you didn't bring a fire extinguisher. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @LutherHumphrey
    @LutherHumphrey 12 днів тому

    S 10 is a pick up not a car

  • @custem257
    @custem257 12 днів тому

    Some grease or silicone on the gasket to keep it from bouncing around ... would have been the way the old man would have taught my ass but everyone has there own way ...

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 12 днів тому

      I never like doing that, adding anything extra to a gasket just gives it extra areas to leak.

  • @Midnightautorepair
    @Midnightautorepair 12 днів тому

    I love doing S10s all the fun of a G body for a quarter of the cost! Over on my channel I did an 83 S10 with a small block all in for 1500 bucks and mostly built from everyone else's leftover garbage lol... Good work guys...I just subscribed!

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 12 днів тому

      @@Midnightautorepair this one might be getting a cheapo 305 spare parts swap very soon!

    • @Midnightautorepair
      @Midnightautorepair 12 днів тому

      @TheMidnightMechanic in fact that's what mine got...a 230hp mercruser 5 liter AKA Chevy 305... Got it for free locked up solid but extremely low hours... Look for a late 80s or early 90s Bayliner as a donor... It's either gonna be a 305 or 350 and old boats in back yards people almost give away... What part of the country are you guys located?

    • @Midnightautorepair
      @Midnightautorepair 12 днів тому

      @@TheMidnightMechanic ua-cam.com/users/shortsf5VpZ27OQws?si=Ew7DvD_g9Zld6XG1

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 12 днів тому

      @Midnightautorepair we're in North Carolina. Joel has a good 305 that's been sitting in his shop for a long time. It was in our 89 Firebird Formula at one point.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 12 днів тому

      @Midnightautorepair love it, looks like you're in NC too!

  • @matthewcoughlin3445
    @matthewcoughlin3445 14 днів тому

    I've done it before but this saved me atrip back and forth from the car thx

  • @Hobotraveler82
    @Hobotraveler82 14 днів тому

    This truck brings back memories of my 90 S15 Jimmy Gypsy 4x4. Love these old square body chevys. New subscriber. 😊❤

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 14 днів тому

      Thanks for subscribing! We're going to be posting up some new videos of this truck once we get out of our backlog of work here. Joel has been collecting parts for it!

  • @TheREALOC1972
    @TheREALOC1972 14 днів тому

    My nephew has a 86 S-10 That was almost a complete Parts Pile/Facebook Marketplace build. He paid $200 for it with a blown up engine, we put a Olds 307 and automatic trans that came out of my grandma's old 78 Old Delta 88 and was just taking up space in my shop, he put new gaskets all around, and painted it up all pretty, the block and heads is Olds Gold engine paint with black valve covers and intake, The seats came out a late 90's Cavalier that he bought for $50 off of Marketplace that we took the covers off fixed the foam that was gone on them and recovered them with some new tan seat covers I bought several years ago that I had in my parts loft and then forgot about. The only thing he bought new was the paint and we painted it with Majic Implement New Holland Yellow paint and then we sandblasted and painted the original steel wheels black. He's probally got 1000 bucks into it all in but that little truck's a ripper. I'm actually kind of jealous how nice it turned out.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 14 днів тому

      @@TheREALOC1972 that's great! Love to hear stories like that.

    • @TheREALOC1972
      @TheREALOC1972 14 днів тому

      @@TheMidnightMechanic yep, that';s what this hobby is all about.

  • @Youza899
    @Youza899 14 днів тому

    Dude you’re awesome,most informative video on the small stuff that I’ve found,Had all kinds of trouble with the carbon button seating

  • @triton6522
    @triton6522 15 днів тому

    How does it work for jumpstarting another car? Can you do that from the terminals in the engine bay, or do you have to use the actual battery?

  • @joellikness2121
    @joellikness2121 15 днів тому

    Stop lying..... they're all very very sentimental to you.

  • @renegade6785
    @renegade6785 15 днів тому

    Cool Video 👍😎 I Like the old chevys the s10 are my favorite Truck Greetings from Germany

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 15 днів тому

      Thanks! We're a little partial to S10s ourselves. My first car was an S10 Blazer that will be featured on here at some point.

  • @ProtoType99468
    @ProtoType99468 15 днів тому

    real life: my friend had his S10 non-running legally parked in street in front of his house (insured & tagged) along with an 80's wagon that did run. These volunteer cop-types decided to ticket them and haul them off. As a nite shift worker he woke up and they challenged back and forth and when the real cops got there they figured out the volunteer cops were trying to haul off the mans property in a shady way. My friend won but he's still pissed off.

  • @666s8n
    @666s8n 16 днів тому

    I have a creeper in the same style, but it's a Lisle Jeepers Creepers. Giving it to my father for Xmas, as he's a mechanic, as a two part gift. The idea being that we will restore the creeper together. My father is not going to be around a whole lot longer, so those extra memories are going to be priceless

  • @donredker6253
    @donredker6253 17 днів тому

    edit this down to present like one episode. Use more overhead time lapse, feature the big guys humor more often and show every detail. People watch this kinda of stuff because we want to see our past come back to life. Use more iconic cheap stuff and let us see our high school parking lots again. Overall ... watchable

    • @joellikness2121
      @joellikness2121 15 днів тому

      Overall... watchable might be the biggest compliment we've ever gotten. 😂 We are working on trying to get some more quality content put together, so keep watching and appreciate the feedback!

  • @MrStroked10
    @MrStroked10 17 днів тому

    2 BIG dudes in a lil truck, LOVE IT!!!

  • @samuelpyle2916
    @samuelpyle2916 19 днів тому

    I passed yall today on the freeway on my bike and love the content

  • @MrAlboogie04
    @MrAlboogie04 26 днів тому

    The easiest water pump install in the world of cars, lol. Great Video and explanation 👍

  • @DontBeA_Richard
    @DontBeA_Richard Місяць тому

    I love it when you can find a good truck at a good price.

  • @zamanhrsz8254
    @zamanhrsz8254 Місяць тому

    I have to replace the cable there can you upload video for that too?

  • @BrendaKelly-h1y
    @BrendaKelly-h1y Місяць тому

    I was wondering who you would recommend that is the best parts to buy from?

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic Місяць тому

      There's a link in the description to buy them off of Amazon, but I also tend to order a lot of parts from Summit Racing.

  • @jaycatenza4194
    @jaycatenza4194 Місяць тому

    Any chance you could tell me what colors the wires are? Someone yanked on this one, I’m doing and pulled wires out.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic Місяць тому

      @jaycatenza4194 I don't have the Jeep here anymore at the shop, but looking at the videos it looks like when you are looking straight down towards the side of the plug with button, the white is on the left, black or whatever color is on the right.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic Місяць тому

      Look at 1:30 and zoom in on plug.

  • @berniezvl4531
    @berniezvl4531 Місяць тому

    this is great, I wish you had also replaced the thermostat at the same time, I need that part of the procedure. thank you

  • @jeffcunningham69
    @jeffcunningham69 Місяць тому

    Hi Mr midnight, I don't know what else you have in your library but you're definitely going to be my go to advisor. You're very articulate, good photography and to the point. I'm going to change my girlfriend's water pump on her 12 Grand Cherokee. My question was when you put the new water pump on was there a gasket or o-ring. And do I have to goober it up with form-a-gasket. (That tells you how old I am) Thank you Jeff

  • @bootlegbrother3172
    @bootlegbrother3172 Місяць тому

    Regardless of car does passanger piston always rotate counterclockwise

  • @jdvoyager91
    @jdvoyager91 Місяць тому

    I’m trying to do this on a 2009

  • @doublem6027
    @doublem6027 Місяць тому

    A lot of people are bringing these mini trucks back to life.. I have one myself

  • @joejimenez5399
    @joejimenez5399 Місяць тому

    n what auction do you guys use?😊

  • @IgniteLight
    @IgniteLight 2 місяці тому

    Finally!

  • @nickreiter6412
    @nickreiter6412 2 місяці тому

    I get a loud hissing noise at the factory pin hole at the brass clamp on turbo. If i unplug vgt electrical connector, hissing goes away immediately. Def exhaust fumes blowing out of the pin hole im explaining. It burns my eyes w engine cover off van inside

  • @nickreiter6412
    @nickreiter6412 2 місяці тому

    So what was the reason for changing the vgt solenoid?

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @nickreiter6412 low boost, slow spooling up and quick drop off of boost on decel.

  • @aiidan6921
    @aiidan6921 2 місяці тому

    Do some floor pans, paint everything in por15. Ditch the bed for a flatbed and BAM

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @@aiidan6921 frame was almost rusted in half. Shame, it was a cool truck.

  • @Ole.red_4.6frmda252
    @Ole.red_4.6frmda252 2 місяці тому

    Ready to see the ole dimes appearance

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @Ole.red_4.6frmda252 That's one of our $500 Challenge vehicles, you can see it in a couple of videos on our channel. We should be doing the final reveal soon on that one.

    • @Ole.red_4.6frmda252
      @Ole.red_4.6frmda252 2 місяці тому

      @@TheMidnightMechanicnawwwww man the white one😂😂

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @@Ole.red_4.6frmda252 🤣🤣🤣 didn't realize who that was! We have too many S10s around here.

  • @joellikness2121
    @joellikness2121 2 місяці тому

    At this point, you don't find rusty Jeeps. Rusty Jeeps find you.

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @joellikness2121 says the man currently trying to sell me a rusty Jeep. I won't fall for your tricks.

  • @kevinmoncada5120
    @kevinmoncada5120 2 місяці тому

    rounded edge out just the information i was looking for thanks man

  • @annon1731
    @annon1731 2 місяці тому

    Which flywheel did you go with? Also, is the LS7 clutch to a LS1 a direct bolt on or is there some sort of shimming required?

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @@annon1731 it is the LS7 flywheel. It came in a kit from Tick Performance.

  • @supercar954
    @supercar954 2 місяці тому

    i love this so much

  • @heathherren3969
    @heathherren3969 2 місяці тому

    Was the engine smoking from there or just behind the turbo?

    • @TheMidnightMechanic
      @TheMidnightMechanic 2 місяці тому

      @@heathherren3969 what do you mean? It wasn't smoking from anywhere.

  • @joellikness2121
    @joellikness2121 2 місяці тому

    Cool vid, but what are "leftovers"?

  • @305miami
    @305miami 2 місяці тому

    Well? Did it work?