I bought a old Chevy Monza Racecar! - Vice Grip Garage EP31
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Either the best or worst idea I've ever had! I found this gem on the line, and had to have it. No idea if it runs, so let's find out! Even better... will it race again..?
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Free, premium entertainment. Plain and simple. Love it!
thanks Ken
i pay $40 a year and get every car show there is AND Roadkill
Yes, more of that Camaro. Also, I second Ken!
@@cdoublejj I have alot more respect for the guys who do it for the love of doing it, and are less concerned about their production values and how much money theyre making for their handlers.
I was dying the whole way through this ...you're quickly becoming my favorite car personality on the ole interwebs! That gunk scene was pure gold!
You know you’re due for a new tire when they start leaking water...
Nah, it'll RUN out of it.. LOL
Would definitely like to see more on the camaro.
Amen
I been wanting to see more of his wife lol
Yes
A guy would love to see more of the camara’
Its an awesome thing of beauty. A true classic. a blast from the past. Increase the value of the car by 100% by adding $10 of gas.
That is the tallest most unusual lookin cylinder head on the planet.
Vega engine? Check the Gas and fill er up with Oil. Peace
That engine was referred to as the "Iron Duke". Unfortunately the heads were very prone to cracking.
That's not an Iron Duke. The Iron Duke was the Pontiac OHV engine.
What we're looking at here is the Chevrolet 2300 Monza/Vega engine that was GM's attempt at developing an aluminum block engine with out cylinder sleeves. Didn't work out so hot....
Clint Collins yup, me and my brother were thinking WTF is going on with that old thing
Eiffel tower of power!
I had a '79 Monza 2+2, 350,2spd glide. Traded buddy for his '73, 53000mile Challenger, it was around 1994 ish. We did these things back then.
Wasn't too interested in those then even less now, but Derek's vision in tandem with Black Velvet sure makes for pleasant car entertainment! 639 quartz of oil off the engine......lmao!!!! No windows? So what? Off to the car wash! That's a positive attitude fellers!!! You go boy!!!!
One of my favorite youtube channels for sure. Love your sense of humor
Hotter than a Summit Racing Catalog, yes.
Rally Cross , can't wait to see what you do
with that awesome epic piece of American
muscle!
Awesome show, "Hotter then a summit racing catalog" lol
Dump some 20/50 in it with some fresh fuel and send it. A guy doesn't have time for repairs when there are adult beverages and interweb purchases to be made.
forget the 20 part id go straight 50wt hell gear oil!!
Why finish the projects you have when you can buy more??
Sound advice!!
Literally me
Starting projects is my favorite
that sounds like common sense....that talk ain't welcome around here
Because starting the project is the easy part
I had a Chevy Monza and a Pontiac Sunbird of the same year. I was going to use the Monza for the same purpose as being a dirt track car but never got around to it. The 79 Sunbird was a daily driven car for a while and had a Buick V6 in it. It would burn the one tire off! I would love to see more from the Camaro build!
Yup, you’ve most definitely got the 140 CID motor there. Based on what I see around the car it looks to be a 1976. If the 2bbl is stock, then you’re producing a whopping 87hp (perhaps a couple more with that open header) 😉 When you’re ready to V8 her, let me know. I’ve got what you need.
You bet bud! Im gonna see how this tower of power runs first, then figure out what to do next. But, you're on my list of go to folks!
I actually had a monza mirage . The 305 was swapped out for a 350 plus the 4 speed was amazing. At the time unfortunately I had no idea what I had and got rid of it . It was a really fun car, so light and all that motor ❤️
vega G.T steering wheel. Used to be a prize for old pickups.
The moment to "test on er" draws ever closer!!
"Air bags??" Wasn't expecting that! :D Someone raced that? Looks more like demolition derby! And I still get a kick out of you taking cars to the car wash and power washing the engine! Amazing how clean they get! Looking forward to the next video! I want to see you get her running! Yes, would love to see more Camaro!
looks like a banger/enduro car, could also be a dirt car
When you find your mind, could you please tell my mind to come home? I'm sure they're hanging out in the same place ...
I think I saw 'em headin down to FAT JACKS Bar an Grill. Had a couple honey's with 'em too.
I think I saw 'em headin down to THE GENTLEMENS CLUB..........that can't be good.
HaHa, the 4 banger was iceing on the cake. You got a rare gem race cars there.
aluminum block and over head cam can’t wait to see her lay rubber.
Yer scaring me a bit. I understood everything you said. Greetings from the home of Road Runner Supreme Power batteries. If you can't get it at Fleet Farm you don't need it.
"the rest is gun powder and bald eagles"
You're damn right it is.
😎
That’s a 140 I know them from the Chevrolet VEGA
@Bryan Iron duke is a 2.5.
Someone who sells batteries gotta sponsor soon
I had one only i turned mine into a drag car . easy car to drop a small or big block in. somebody enjoyed getting dizzy turning left going round in circles. they have it all over the place ! if you put a small block in i highly recommend larger fuel line front to back. it would be easy to tub do
that chevelle a favor buy it a big block and use that small block in the monza. that little car will fly
"It is hotter than a Summit Racing catalog in here"... Pure Gold...
Years ago I had a ‘77 Monza “Spider”, it was a factory 305, 4 speed car, pretty much a factory souped up version of the Monza with a sweet graphics package and spoiler. It was hatchback, It reminded me of a cross between a Vega and a Camaro, I’d kind of like to have another for the nostalgia.
I had the same car! Fast as heck and hugged the corners like the tires were velcro!
Mine was white with green stripes, 3" long and the best slot car I ever had! LOL
Looking forward to see what happens next have fun with it
"Look at the distance on this stuff!!!" Love it!!!
i wonder if that is the no deck aluminum block like the ones they put in the vega...made a lot of power for a 4 banger but blew head gaskets like a mofo...
I thought i read that they didn't have sleeves in the block so they'd die prematurely?
Your a guy who rises up to the challenge! Just make sure u get that radio switch working. A guy has to have some tunes while racing! Nice video👍
Throw a 305 or 350 in it and really have some fun 💪💪
If you get all of the factory parts from one with a v8 it go's pretty well. I did several in the 80's you would need everything across the front including water pump, exhaust manifolds, motor mounts and body side mounts also. with all of right parts it a nice swap.
That's a good idea
Eiffel Tower of power, that made me choke on oxygen🤣
How does it get funnier every time, thanks for sharing I've never seen a monza engine I've only read about em in books, due to ther steel cylinder sleeves always leaking coolant there kinda of a rare bird.
Do the right thing and restore it to its former glory!
They picked a nice racing number.
Also very yes to more of the ‘maro
Grass roots racing is the best racing! Rockford Fosgate sponsored build I see! 👀
Door gaps are perfect!
Needs a 383 and a blower 😂 you'll win at everything just by showing up
I’ve got a ‘73 140 in my old Jeep. I didn’t put it in there, mind, but it refuses to die! It would be free to anyone who wants it , western Washington local pick up only! Thanks VGG!
YESSS -First! hood pins make everything run faster!
Built a few of those 140s back in the 80s when you could still get a few aftermarket parts for them! Fun project you have there!
My mechanic buddy has a manza with a 383 stroker big slicks full race style she runs 9.8 all day
reminds me of the dirt track racers we have here in deerfield ohio it must have been a starter class since it just has the inline 4 snapper motor in it. I am not sure why the fuel cell would be in the trunk it would usually be behind the driver where the battery is and the battery should be moved to the passenger floorboard. I am just going by demolition derby rules.
"I think I've lost my mind"
You and me both bud
lol..."goin to town pants" I love you man, you're awesome!!...A guy would like to see more on the old Camaro also..lol..Thanks for the video!
I lost it at the "eiffel tower of power" haha
Buddy had one of these as a race car back in the day. He had chopped the firewall out of it and moved it back 2 1/2 inches and dropped a 350 in it. Its doable.
After a couple dozen adult beverages, I can match a distance like that.
I think a V8 was an option on those but not sure. Could be a lot of fun just the way she is though. You gotta rev those babies till it sounds like the pistons are swapping holes and then grab another gear. It's small enough it could pass for a golf cart. They got some pretty neat race tracks at them golfing courses.
Definitely a 9 second car.
Love the channel man. I know a fella is mainly Chevy. I like em all. My go fast car has a coyote. My truck is a 95 z71 step side, the fancy TBI. I like your cool Chevy finds
Glad you enjoy bud. Thanks for watching Josh!
Saginaw 4 speed a plus. Horrible "Vega" ionized cylinder boat anchor engine a minus minus minus.
Brilliant.
Aluminum block Vega trash the Porsche 928 was the only other aluminum block no sleeve motors to be made neither one worked worth a poop~Charles you called it :))
Finally VGG found its way to El Cheapo Garage in Hamburg, Germany. Perfect! We celebrate this stuff! Keep up the grreat work!!! Sven
thank you!!
Looks alot like this beauty came straight outta Rick Hendricks stable- im right huh?
Absolutely! This surely is a championship stock car... no expense was spared!
I've got a minty dashpad and centre console for that baby. Actually I have half a shed full of parts that you don't need for that car. I have had 6 h bodies 3 Monzas and 3 Sunbirds. I had 4 at the same time for a little while. I just have one left and I'm keeping it because it's the only rust free one I've ever seen in person. Good luck
A guy gotta need a turbo on that 4 banger
I had a 80 Monza coupe. Came with the 4 banger, but I swapped it out for a V6 and 5 speed manual. The car was a beast!
Well this is a project. Inline 6 turbo!
fresh from a tahoe, alum everything dohc VVT... yesssss!
When I was 14 years old a friend of my dad's gave me a 72 VegaGT wagon that had been sitting for 15 years. I cleaned the plugs didn't replace them and luckily the fuel tank was bone dry so i put an new filter on and replaced the rubber lines then put gas in it and the thing fired right up. I have faith in the little Monza
Gun powder and bald eagles. Bahahaha heck yeah! A guy just cant wait to see the next video, when you gas on her!! Yes more camaro when you can
Great video Derek lmfao 🤣 at the evil laugh 😅 @ViceGripGarage
Not completely, but I hope I'm watching when you do completely loose your mind lol
lol that was awesome. I had one of these many moons ago. had the doors tied together across the inside of the car . and yes more on the camaro for sure !
Just add boost or nitrous that old engine can handle it! Lol
My, My, thats a pretty car!
Guy can be happy with that, battery in and cracks over, she happy.
No worries about jerkycan on mousenest and sparks, its the afterburner, goes faster that way!
Grtz!
That's a good car for your 307
That's a real jewel there.
Put the 307 in it an test on it it would be FACTORY!👍
yes more camaro vids pls!
👍
@@ViceGripGarage love your videos!!
How much for it bro? Love your vids
a 30 pakc o adult beverages, from CanaDerb, some guy strapped his kiddo on it, sweet booster seat!! Factory!!!
This is my first time watching this page. This guy is HILARIOUS.
that car is ahead of its time. theres a cell phone holder in the center console!
that steering wheel has a video worth of history and is used in multiple gm vehicles.gm using the same parts bins for every model since the 50's/60's
This car needs a turbo.
YOU HAVE THE BEST ATTITUDE OF ANY PERSON I KNOW. I NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD, GOOD JOB GUY. POST MORE GUY...
Thanks buddy
Who ever "welded" on er should have their thumbs removed :P
Ya but the guy had 10 of them...
Were not sure he even had thumbs
Heck yes on the Camaro!! Also, a series of you going laps at the local dirt track would be SERIOUS ENTERTAINMENT
This guy thinks this channel needs more subs.
Had a monza spyder with factory small block 262v8 (boat anchor lol) nice that had a 400 small block and 4 speed laying around at time. Talk about bringing it to life!
The timing belt turns the water pump. The water pump tensions the timing belt. It's a give-and-take relationship......
Yes please show more of the Camaro!!!
you bet!
Is that a Chevmonzerponsbird? Wow! Haven't seen one of those in for ever!
Monza famously had a V8 option that had a procedure to change the spark plugs which included lifting the engine out. Guys used to just cut holes in the wheel wells instead.
Yes yes yes to more content on Camaro. I am fixin one up about the same year and need know "what not to do" on her.
This is what we want to see. You are still the most entertaining person doing car stuff. Thank you.
You can put a 8 in it. Monza made the spider . It was pretty bad ass.. came with a v8 .. quick little bastard.
wow , She's factory ..LOL.. ENJOYED !!
"It is hotter than a summit racing catalog in here"......dang I am using that quote tomorrow any way I can
hope it works well!
It’s got a kind of mini nascarlo thing going on, I like it 👍
You freaking killed me on this one. Laughed so hard I charded,
I bought a rough one in 1988 because it came from the factory with an 8.5 10 bolt. Poor high school boys narrowed rear end for his 74 Camaro.
So I watched a battery restoration that Thunderhead289 did. Basically he emptied the acid and replaced it with distilled water and epsom said. I gave it a go on the battery for my 1971 Duster and it worked. I just did it a few days ago and it’s still holding a charge after it had been dead for about a year.
Got to work around 9 this morning. Had a notification this video was ready to watch. I know it's only 13 minutes but I've been distracted all day with work. Dangit. Just sitting here now listening to the Colossus of a Lawnmower in the background and I don't know why, but I'm sitting here at work alone, laughing.
Thanks for the Video.....I got the notification as I was leaving(way ta go Utube) thought I would wait till I got home to watch and glad I did. Boy is that a show piece, worthy of your gentle hand......HaHaHa....you just need some sparkalators to go with the digicles, and sheell fire right up. I had a fastback version of one of those back in the 70's.....I bet you didn't know they will take an off ramp on two wheels.....never want to do that again....I needed a new pair of going to town pants.... Regards....keep the videos coming Pardner....
Those 4 bangers love the N20 no jet needed just tape the line into the choke horn.
Let's go racing, you'll have it up and running in two days I have faith in you. I love your channel and yes I'd like to see you finish the other car. Have fun besafe.
Thanks William
I had a 76 Monza loved that car.