I Rebuilt A DESTROYED Dodge Viper ACR!

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  • @LeeC
    @LeeC  4 місяці тому +65

    Save $50 off your first purchase at salvage auction with Cars4Bid! - cars4.bid/start/7690c898b0a5

    • @truthandreality4650
      @truthandreality4650 4 місяці тому +9

      Great job, sweet ride. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

    • @jamesmason4364
      @jamesmason4364 4 місяці тому +3

      It's pronounced Porscha not like it's spelled.

    • @Airsofthelpvancouver1963
      @Airsofthelpvancouver1963 4 місяці тому +1

      To be honest I'd truly love to see a hellcat motor I think a supercharged V8 in the body style would incredible I under that they are iconic for the V10 and being a sportscar but a hell elephant or just a nice hellcat that you can actually afford maybe consider I think it get more interest then you think.

    • @adamhonda98
      @adamhonda98 4 місяці тому

      The Supra in white is sexy AF

    • @trumanhw
      @trumanhw 4 місяці тому

      Dude, you gotta look into how dB of sound pressure work. Yeah ... WILDLY different.
      Every +10 dB = 2x louder, (and even greater actual pressure change.
      Every +20 dB = 4x louder, (and 100x the actual pressure change)
      That's why you could talk the first time, and even yelling the 2nd time was barely audible.

  • @MrSkoofie
    @MrSkoofie 4 місяці тому +401

    the fact that you brought and used a potato for a prop is the reason ill watch all your videos from beginning to end! 😂😂😂

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC  4 місяці тому +72

      The worst part is I forgot it for like 2 days straight..

    • @cheapme1850
      @cheapme1850 4 місяці тому +6

      Potato? I only saw a camera on my Windows XP computer. Running Internet Explorer of course.

    • @Mouthy_Trucker
      @Mouthy_Trucker 4 місяці тому

      @@cheapme1850hmmm and here i thought it was every android phone ever

    • @AkiUwUx3
      @AkiUwUx3 3 місяці тому

      @@LeeC you had potato, i eat 3 potato
      same thing

    • @Notfiveo0
      @Notfiveo0 2 місяці тому +2

      What about the catalytic converters?

  • @tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691
    @tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691 4 місяці тому +22

    As a retired painter one of my favorite things is watching someone paint for the first time and seeing it click in their head just how much skill is involved in doing the job properly. Then the next best thing is teaching them how to do that job properly and seeing it click when they figure it out. Incredibly rewarding job to be a painter and even more rewarding to teach others to be top notch painters.

  • @deshawnreal1690
    @deshawnreal1690 4 місяці тому +318

    It’s a difference between not having $149k and wanting to spend $149k.🤣

    • @R.U.S.H
      @R.U.S.H 4 місяці тому +4

      I was jus finna say that😂😂

    • @StillFlyingSoulo
      @StillFlyingSoulo 2 місяці тому +3

      The cost of that body/frame work was at least a quarter of that. They really put in a lot of work.

  • @Fenyx46
    @Fenyx46 3 місяці тому +8

    Obligated to comment and thank you for not turning this into a 12-part series with constant sponsorships/ads from companies that gave you free things.
    Great video and great work! The paintjob turned out fantastic.

  • @hondrta
    @hondrta 4 місяці тому +526

    im here!! Video posted 51 seconds ago.... but i gotta shower and get the kid off the bus.... so ill be back... looking forward to this video...

  • @MJ-ck1uc
    @MJ-ck1uc 4 місяці тому +130

    Best life is the the scraplife😈

  • @milestone_media
    @milestone_media 3 місяці тому +15

    When putting the side canards on the front bumper put a washer on the back side of the rivit so it has something to pull without trying to grab into the bumper plastic so it is grabbing the metal washer creating a sandwich effect 👍🏻 much love brother good job as a body guy and shop owner I know the dedication it takes, if you ever need composite repairs were the top shop in Jersey doing composite repairs

  • @pnchr.
    @pnchr. 4 місяці тому +70

    I personally LOVE the viper acr. yea even though the first gen was a bloodbath since it WANTED to kill you, the 5th gen made it look so much more AGGRESSIVE

    • @termonostruman
      @termonostruman 4 місяці тому

      they ddint shpow how they twisted the chasis

  • @Fahrenheit_Motorsports
    @Fahrenheit_Motorsports 4 місяці тому +49

    Out of all the scrap life guys. This is the best channel hands down. This guy has 1 mil sub potential. Great content brotha 💪🏽

    • @tu1469
      @tu1469 4 місяці тому +3

      He’s getting there man, he’s gained like 200k in a few months now

  • @Subarusyndicate
    @Subarusyndicate 4 місяці тому +12

    Wow. Most beautiful car you’ve had on the channel. The yellow especially is an instant Y2K classic.

  • @joshuaboehm6419
    @joshuaboehm6419 4 місяці тому +9

    The Viper was always one of my favorite cars. I feel like they never really got the recognition that they deserved.

  • @spearmintlatios9047
    @spearmintlatios9047 Місяць тому +2

    My brothers neighbor has a 4th gen ACR in black. Seeing the v10 and carbon fiber front is insane in person. What a car. Awesome to watch your build

  • @aidangrassini384
    @aidangrassini384 3 місяці тому +4

    So crazy that you guys are local. Seeing the ACR in person is just a different look. Keep up the amazing work and with all of these spectacular builds.

    • @aidangrassini384
      @aidangrassini384 3 місяці тому +3

      And also hearing it rip down the road, knows a way to a man’s heart

  • @schafer240
    @schafer240 4 місяці тому +271

    Next episode: I hellcat swapped my viper

    • @SkamSulek
      @SkamSulek 4 місяці тому +3

      😂

    • @isaiahjones8123
      @isaiahjones8123 4 місяці тому +15

      Foreal, because he still has a spare hellcat engine that he hasn’t used yet

    • @N1KI007
      @N1KI007 4 місяці тому +29

      Swapping Viper to Hellcat, sounds like changing your pet from bull to cat 😂

    • @RevAim
      @RevAim 4 місяці тому +19

      Hellcat motor is a down grade from the one in the viper i think so

    • @MrIStartedTheFire
      @MrIStartedTheFire 4 місяці тому +5

      That would be disappointing.

  • @joeethereal2968
    @joeethereal2968 4 місяці тому +7

    That's due to Carroll Shelby, Bob Lutz, & Chrysler using a C4 Corvette as the benchmark for the Dodge Viper.

  • @LordHolley
    @LordHolley 4 місяці тому +2

    wow, 19k miles, $52k, and it runs! yeah, that's a winner. Congratulations.

  • @jaredpetersen7343
    @jaredpetersen7343 4 місяці тому +10

    hey Scraplifelee please look at the frame above ur finger on the right side at 7:38 just right above the strut frame u can see its cracked on both sides and pushed up from when they tried to pull it back into place u can see the tear in the top umder the yellow :) please look at it carefully and dont forget it please 😊

    • @jayk7781
      @jayk7781 3 місяці тому +1

      That is a fiberglass inner support fender which is not structurally part of the frame. It is glued to the frame but very replaceable.

  • @jayk7781
    @jayk7781 4 місяці тому +31

    LoL! Small world! I know that car! This car is now in good hands. @LeeC, while the car is on the lift change the oil cooler lines and the power steering lines. Both the car and your garage floor will thank you.

    • @user-tu1ee6dc5f
      @user-tu1ee6dc5f 4 місяці тому +1

      is this car from stl?

    • @Green_Horn_Garage
      @Green_Horn_Garage 4 місяці тому

      How do you know this car just quick question

    • @jayk7781
      @jayk7781 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Green_Horn_Garage We're a small community and the car was from my region.

    • @jayk7781
      @jayk7781 4 місяці тому

      @@user-tu1ee6dc5f the Midwest

    • @jayk7781
      @jayk7781 3 місяці тому

      @@user-tu1ee6dc5f Not from STL.

  • @InitialEngineers
    @InitialEngineers 4 місяці тому +8

    This channel has the best car content on UA-cam

  • @SLIEIGHTY305
    @SLIEIGHTY305 3 місяці тому +10

    the brake caliper hanging by the brake line bothers me 6:54

    • @HerculesRockefellerESQ
      @HerculesRockefellerESQ Місяць тому

      And those calipers are HEAVY to be hanging off a flex hose.

    • @joez2037
      @joez2037 9 днів тому

      Came looking for this comment the second I saw him do that. Zip tie or bungee with the hooks.

  • @zactormak
    @zactormak 4 місяці тому +6

    there was a old viper book back in my old elementary schools library and that made this one of my favorite cars

  • @sketchyraptor92
    @sketchyraptor92 3 місяці тому +4

    Thats my favorite generation of viper! I think they look way meaner than the latest generation.

  • @johnhauser5939
    @johnhauser5939 Місяць тому

    You inspire me. I am 36 years old and I struggled with life for a long time and I still do to this day. I am good at a lot of things but making money just never seemed to be one of them. I am trying to find my way in life, and I think I have something going that could be really grate but I need to put the puzzle pieces Infront of me together to do so. Content creation is one of the puzzle pieces and when I watch your videos it really inspires me. Thank you for the amazing videos.

  • @Scyllx
    @Scyllx 4 місяці тому +4

    One of the best automotive channel on UA-cam, cheers from France :)

  • @kashproductions619
    @kashproductions619 3 місяці тому

    Mane this video definitely motivated me…That’s my dream car and now I’m saving up to buy a totaled one to build up…Thank you for posting this experience regardless of how long it took you to rebuild it…Keep up the great work and stay blessed…

  • @richardgarris9305
    @richardgarris9305 4 місяці тому +14

    When you mentioned that rotor was bigger than your head I was waiting on Fernando to holler out. Not by much 🤣🤣🤣. Great content as always.

  • @roscomojo7
    @roscomojo7 4 місяці тому +6

    I love the Dodge Viper.. Its such a bad ass car!

  • @zaidmaaita3759
    @zaidmaaita3759 Місяць тому

    Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of Vipers (I don't hate them either), but your rebuild is so satisfying, it has totally won me over! 😁❤

  • @joebersani8068
    @joebersani8068 4 місяці тому +2

    Need more of the longer videos Lee!! The viper came out sick good job

  • @JasonMcCord-qk3yb
    @JasonMcCord-qk3yb 3 місяці тому

    That Glasurit paint is excellent, and not cheap! I used it many years ago, when I was working at a European auto body shop. I worked on a lot of Porsche and BMW’s , Mercedes, Ferrari, etc that ended up being painted with it. Really high quality stuff!

  • @kennethwilson7003
    @kennethwilson7003 4 місяці тому +1

    I miss the viper so much, this car is legendary and needs to be back on the street

  • @American_Jeeper
    @American_Jeeper 2 місяці тому

    Holy cow, I’ve looked at parts you sell on eBay for my C6 Vette and completely stumbled across your channel, how awesome!

  • @ThomasBrock74
    @ThomasBrock74 4 місяці тому +16

    Damn dude don't you know any better than to let a caliper dangle by the brake hose..

    • @DrkNeoX
      @DrkNeoX 3 місяці тому +1

      Aluminum caliper..... lol

    • @devonhoskin1405
      @devonhoskin1405 3 місяці тому

      Still bro that hurt my head

  • @MLGtroll365
    @MLGtroll365 3 місяці тому +6

    This man loves cars. And is very knowledgeable about every part. Love this channel

  • @bluey8302
    @bluey8302 2 місяці тому

    New guy here. I plan to get a scrap car and build for myself too. Its just the best way. You get to know the car even better

  • @nickcaporale1245
    @nickcaporale1245 3 місяці тому +2

    The bracket above the coil over has been pulled. You can tell by the dimple in the bottom right corner. It’s been pulled with a hook.

  • @jaydominguez7389
    @jaydominguez7389 2 місяці тому

    Great job lee, I remember when dodge released this and the Viper GT. One of the best race cars dodge stumbled upon. Sounds fired.

  • @johnnyvain544
    @johnnyvain544 3 місяці тому +1

    curious how you learned so much about engines and all this stuff. so impressive. wish i knew half of what you do so i could play with cars like this

  • @tunnelvision2day
    @tunnelvision2day 4 місяці тому

    I just started watching ur channel a few months ago... And I been waiting on a new video for like 2 weeks... Now I get why it took so long for a new upload.. An entire acr rebuild!!!

  • @wyateerp1
    @wyateerp1 4 місяці тому

    Former ASE tech.(retired 2012) Hope the O2 sensor move doesn't set off CEL. My only concern, and back pressure to sound sync . But looks Great

  • @spartan1876
    @spartan1876 4 місяці тому +5

    You also have a reman transmission in it by mopar. Can tell by the orange sticker on the side.

  • @George-zq2sk
    @George-zq2sk 4 місяці тому +1

    Lee! super cool build! I can't imagine what it's like to have the manual demon and this side by side in your garage and think 'what should i go to work in'

  • @t.l.robinson2162
    @t.l.robinson2162 4 місяці тому

    I love to see you buy a wrecked vehicle. Most people think that you do not know what you are doing. I know that you already have a plan. I like watching you do what you do.

  • @johnnycarr9935
    @johnnycarr9935 3 місяці тому

    I can’t say it to many times. MOPAR or No Car. You guys did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SuperLemonAdam
    @SuperLemonAdam 4 місяці тому

    When I worked on copiers (and cars) and something didn't fit quite right...we had to "persuade" it rather than massage. Just some gentle...persuasion...with a hammer.
    Also, new sub...and a native Marylander (living in Vegas now). Can't wait to see more of this Viper!

  • @carlosfacio7531
    @carlosfacio7531 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the hour videos, please keep up with the good content. Never get bored I always learn something new !

  • @JDragoon-001
    @JDragoon-001 3 місяці тому

    God i want one of these so bad, been my favorite car for as long as i can remember. Super glad to see it get the rebuild doesnt deserve to be in a scrap yard

  • @JonathonRoyce
    @JonathonRoyce Місяць тому

    Just found this page today. Sliding the viper during test drives is what got me to sub. W man🤘👌

  • @rickybobby7285
    @rickybobby7285 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely my new favorite channel! Can’t wait to see the Zellcat rip

  • @benjaminkadron
    @benjaminkadron 3 місяці тому +1

    Oh this one is good. Not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous of this one.

  • @choppaj247
    @choppaj247 4 місяці тому +39

    OMFG letting your caliper hang PUKEEEEE

    • @Collywood-Studios
      @Collywood-Studios 4 місяці тому +2

      It is perfectly fine in most use cases (except maybe a 6 piston mercedes or something stupid like that). Wont damage the line or anything as long as you dont let it fall of hang all twisted

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC  4 місяці тому +17

      I got caliper hooks now don’t worry 😉 that was filmed nearly a year ago

    • @spencerfrench8544
      @spencerfrench8544 4 місяці тому

      I squirmed when I saw that lol

    • @Mouthy_Trucker
      @Mouthy_Trucker 4 місяці тому

      @@LeeCyou mean a 10 cent piece of wire?

    • @AndrewPruteanu
      @AndrewPruteanu 3 місяці тому

      I was just about to say something about that😂😂, that's sketchy

  • @BILLOJude
    @BILLOJude 2 місяці тому +1

    12:52 average Supra in the back 15:03 Supra in the front of the shot

  • @jamesf4405
    @jamesf4405 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful car! Excellent work! What will make it special is that you fixed it with your own hands. To me, that always meant something. Id rather have one that I fixed than spend $150k on a perfect one.

  • @dylanholt1561
    @dylanholt1561 2 місяці тому

    The Viper ACR is one of the most raw power total driver driven cars you can drive. You ask a lot of car people that drives expensive cars what cars scares them the most. Most will say the viper. No abs control no traction control. Its all in the driver. The driver has complete control in the car.

  • @righteous247
    @righteous247 4 місяці тому

    I love these videos. The actual potato being sourced. Details are amazing. Fearless fudging to fix these wrecks.

  • @Fasteddiebreakshearts
    @Fasteddiebreakshearts 4 місяці тому +16

    🚥Time to shake and bake with the new Viper snake 🐍

  • @keither7731
    @keither7731 3 місяці тому +1

    Get in touch with Throttle House & put the best track tires on it & see if they can improve there times from the previous Viper ACR

  • @simon_969
    @simon_969 3 місяці тому +1

    This might be my favorite American car ever

  • @colinhamilton6493
    @colinhamilton6493 3 місяці тому

    Great lighting, commentary, and valuable information. Fabulous video, man!

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 4 місяці тому

    I just LOVE your channel!! The cars you buy and work on are awesome plus you do so much work on them each video! THANKS!!

  • @agcacustoms2852
    @agcacustoms2852 4 місяці тому

    Vipers are the beast, v10 just amazing. Can’t wait to see how this car will turn out.

  • @Doowie
    @Doowie 3 місяці тому +2

    It doesn't really look "destroyed", but a beautiful looking car.

  • @ucnhtmenow1
    @ucnhtmenow1 2 місяці тому +1

    It's 3am and I'm supposed to be working on my cobra right now. I got off at 11pm and I have to be at a job at 5:45..
    Thanks for making me procrastinate and watch this entire video lol.

  • @v.touring
    @v.touring 4 місяці тому +4

    Doug is gonna hit you with a cease and desist for that sponsorship

  • @The-Real-MrCap
    @The-Real-MrCap 4 місяці тому

    Love the curb appeal of the car, great lines. I didn’t mind the classic racing stripes breaking up the yellow a little, but either way it’s really wild looking. Having uneven back pressure with different muffling or lack there of side to side usually isn’t a great idea for performance but it was a good solution in the short term. Courageous build! 👍🏽

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC  4 місяці тому

      We knocked them both out! Thanks for the kind words!

    • @Mouthy_Trucker
      @Mouthy_Trucker 4 місяці тому

      @@LeeCREALLY should've spent the money , that bellinger sounds sooooo much better

  • @CarlosDeBernardMrAgapi
    @CarlosDeBernardMrAgapi 4 місяці тому

    nice car. i have maybe 3 or 4 viper on my 50 years. and that is the most cool one. thanks for the video Lee

  • @christopherwhitley9923
    @christopherwhitley9923 3 місяці тому

    damn man, being able to buy a Viper ACR in any condition is amazing. So glad you could save it from the junk yard.

  • @modality14
    @modality14 4 місяці тому +3

    I think you had the only yellow ACR with gray stripes from 09. There's 20 yellow acrs in 09. 4 had black stripes and 1 had grey stripes. If that was an original stripe car. Next viper you get lemme come pick some parts off it..I could use some spares

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC  4 місяці тому +1

      These were vinyl, I saw the numbers but idk if it’s THE car

    • @Bpat610
      @Bpat610 4 місяці тому +1

      Would be cool to find out if it’s THE car. Wouldn’t think a gray stripe could be such a rare factory option

  • @85Stang331
    @85Stang331 4 місяці тому +1

    I was a viper tech back when these came out and I never seen one up close. I’ve seen RT 10, GTS and copper heads.

  • @hecrod5429
    @hecrod5429 4 місяці тому

    Man this guy doesn't miss he is getting all the track versions of the American top three !

  • @michaelb5330
    @michaelb5330 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful car
    Your so lucky to have these kinds of cars so readily available in the USA 🇺🇸
    Now to see you put a demon engine in one of these ??
    Great yellow viper indeed

  • @plynwow
    @plynwow 4 місяці тому

    I love the idea of just keeping it stock. It will hold value better if you keep it stock, as well as have a lot less wear & tear on the engine & transmission so you can enjoy the car for much longer.

  • @levilivingston982
    @levilivingston982 4 місяці тому

    Nice build guys! Can’t wait to see the upgrades you do to it in the future!

  • @hienly2354
    @hienly2354 4 місяці тому

    Best team on UA-cam. Excellent taste in cars.

  • @suppmiker
    @suppmiker 4 місяці тому

    Insane rebuild! I love the watching the longer videos. This was very entertaining to watch!

  • @CrazedSymptoms
    @CrazedSymptoms 4 місяці тому

    One of dream cars too! So beautiful glad you rebuilt it!

  • @Thought_Criminal_666
    @Thought_Criminal_666 3 місяці тому +1

    This is one of my favorite cars ever made. ❤

  • @williamforbes7156
    @williamforbes7156 4 місяці тому

    keeeping the cool cars for the next generation to enjoy on the road, respect.

  • @r22gorlachev4
    @r22gorlachev4 4 місяці тому

    My dream car since childhood! Love the content. Be blessed!

  • @oncerunts1913
    @oncerunts1913 4 місяці тому

    I love it when you guys upload man 🤣 I dont know what it is but i enjoy watching you guys over so many other channels. Keep it up!

  • @TRAIL_MIX_BILLY
    @TRAIL_MIX_BILLY Місяць тому

    Good deal. Part out would make more than your money back. My local Junk Yard co-owner has a nice car collection and one of the newer versions of this car in his collection. Color is burnt orange, and black racing stripes. Huge wing. I had to show him how to turn his running lights on.

  • @justinwebster7761
    @justinwebster7761 4 місяці тому +12

    I prefer the term "persuade" rather than massage when I comes to making things fit that doesn't want to

  • @kickit59
    @kickit59 4 місяці тому

    There is nothing like the smell of fresh tire smoke in the morning! Well done Lee!

  • @jonasirw1
    @jonasirw1 3 місяці тому

    Dig the Ruf shit.. Really enjoying watching your vids.. Extremely satisfying watching you go through the entire process of bringing these vehicles back to life

  • @scr2392
    @scr2392 3 місяці тому +4

    Now needs a stage 3 cam

  • @2003cobramustang
    @2003cobramustang 4 місяці тому

    Never knew the ACR Existed! Do love the color and cool your building your own exhaust.

  • @lukeshaw1603
    @lukeshaw1603 3 місяці тому

    I love the content you are like Chrisfix but you do re builds and it’s fun to watch to just chill out

  • @michaelneace3792
    @michaelneace3792 4 місяці тому

    At 7:40 that upper part on the shock bracket looks like it was pulled with a chain downward, like it was pushed up and they pulled it back down with that spot and that’s why that spot is bent outwards

  • @stratuscapone
    @stratuscapone 3 місяці тому

    this is starting to be my favorite channel

  • @BrainsofFrank
    @BrainsofFrank 4 місяці тому

    Hey man just want to say you guys are killing it. I found your channel and the video of you cleaning out the demons guts, and I thought wtf? Is he? Why yes he is! Cool let's watch and sub to see if there's success. So glad to see all your projects recently get back on the road. I've binge watched most of your videos since that day. And man the smoked series you guys did was awesome it just blew my mind at how bad some of them were. Keep putting out videos and I'll keep watching them

  • @sageosaka
    @sageosaka 3 місяці тому

    Yellow isn't my favorite color for this but the ACR is one of the meanest and sexiest looking cars on the planet.

  • @jacobboeke4986
    @jacobboeke4986 3 місяці тому

    This is my ultimate dream car. Seeing this makes me really happy.

  • @saiyanracing7804
    @saiyanracing7804 3 місяці тому +2

    All worth it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @GerardoM-bb6yl
    @GerardoM-bb6yl 4 місяці тому

    Whole rebuild was just so satisfying! 😭😭🙌🏽

  • @SA-hh9mv
    @SA-hh9mv 4 місяці тому

    Looks like such a rewarding project. Loved watching.

  • @dylanholt1561
    @dylanholt1561 2 місяці тому

    One of my dream cars. Cant wait to see this done.

  • @8ballphilc
    @8ballphilc 14 днів тому

    Another fantastic build Lee! Thanks!

  • @proudpennsylvaniaman7996
    @proudpennsylvaniaman7996 3 місяці тому

    Not gonna lie you got me jealous af. I respect the work you do and not being disrespectful when I say that. But man the cars you get to drive. Definitely gives me some ambition!!

  • @mosttemp
    @mosttemp 3 місяці тому +1

    i think the spoiler needs a change but its still the sickest build