I Bought A DESTROYED C6 Corvette At Copart Salvage Auction!

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2022
  • When I bought this smashed C6 Corvette, I knew it was bad... turns out, it's one of the WORST I've ever seen!
    Welcome to Episode 1 of a new series here on the channel dedicated to show you the world of unfathomable damage on the cars we buy from Copart & IAA Salvage Auction!
    Have a C6 Corvette Rebuild or Salvage Auction story of your own? Tell us in the comments!
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  • @LeeC
    @LeeC Рік тому +52

    It took only EIGHT minutes for someone to claim the badge 🤯
    What should we give away next video?
    A cut up panel Goonzquad style? Something broken in the wreck?
    Comment your ideas 👇

    • @bretjjjohnson7942
      @bretjjjohnson7942 Рік тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 just anything other than. Thin gauge sheet metal. That's been cut up into small squares. Cause you know, that sounds like a great idea. I wonder if anybodys kid has cut the f**k out of themselves yet???????

    • @bretjjjohnson7942
      @bretjjjohnson7942 Рік тому +7

      I know send out glitter bombs. But instead of glitter, there's ground up. Fiberglass dust from that corvette inside. 🤣🤣

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      @@bretjjjohnson7942 🤣🤣

    • @tomtht3355
      @tomtht3355 Рік тому

      Your 911 to the UK would be fair ( With sorted engine obvs) 😂

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      @@tomtht3355 you mean I have to fix it before I give it away!?

  • @franktags136
    @franktags136 Рік тому +96

    Always enjoy seeing a Corvette that’s in my price range. 🤣

  • @seaaquariumdude6269
    @seaaquariumdude6269 Рік тому +34

    Dynamat was installed on the rear frame rails to help deaden the noise from a rear end collision. 🙂

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer Рік тому +1

      I wonder if it was effective? Fred

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      SMH I can't believe I didn't put that together

  • @KCN1F
    @KCN1F Рік тому +11

    After watching endless episodes of Gas Monkey Garage and West Coast Customs build some fancy shit it's nice to see videos like this. Whatever hit that Vette wasn't playin', I've never seen a transmission tunnel twisted like that!

    • @MrDeadsr
      @MrDeadsr 6 місяців тому

      Im guessing it was parked to close to a corner, a trash truck came, turned and its back smashed the car.

  • @edbenson98
    @edbenson98 Рік тому +13

    Great tear down but I would have worn a mask with all that fiberglass dust flying with the sawzal cutting!

    • @tittyrino
      @tittyrino Рік тому

      Without a second thought. We only have 2 lungs, and a mask is much cheaper than being 50 on an iron lung machine. I am 54 and started bodywork and painting vehicles at 9 years old. I always had a mask on....

  • @WizardofGOP
    @WizardofGOP Рік тому +10

    Fun to watch. Good job, guys. RIP Vette.

  • @docfmb1
    @docfmb1 Рік тому +4

    crazy how hard this car must have been hit, hope you didn't pay too much for this mess. great video, as always, thanks guys.

  • @darrinsantiago3110
    @darrinsantiago3110 Рік тому +2

    Great series man I like that it's a shame about the Corvette but hopefully you can repurpose some of the parts excellent show man keep it going

  • @tehserval
    @tehserval Рік тому +11

    Emblem is coming to me to stick to my tool box. Lol
    Thanks guys!

  • @scottblackwell5789
    @scottblackwell5789 Рік тому +1

    Watching you pull that emblem off to send to one of your subs was enough to get me to subscribe. You seem like a good-natured guy. Well done sir!

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      I obviously underestimated the demand! We got something like 100 messages

  • @TheHelado36
    @TheHelado36 Рік тому +1

    The quality of the videos is amazing !

  • @k.g.kennedy9471
    @k.g.kennedy9471 Рік тому +3

    Lol you guys will do fine with this show . Keep up the halarious work. auto wreaking is a skill of its own. 😎👍

  • @YTjndallas
    @YTjndallas Рік тому +2

    Bowling for the trees was hilarious‼️
    🤣😂🤣

  • @jameswest9261
    @jameswest9261 Рік тому +2

    Most of that would rub out. "Relax my old man is a television repairman got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it." Spicoli , Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

  • @markturton76
    @markturton76 Рік тому +9

    I’d love to see what recycling you do with the scrap you don’t use. Keep up the good work boys 👍🏻

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      Steel/chassis all go to the same place, the rest gets sold accordingly, especially cats.

    • @thescout4313
      @thescout4313 Рік тому +1

      On their Instagram they post the videos of the car at the scrap yard

    • @MrVall345
      @MrVall345 11 місяців тому

      How do I contact you for parts?

  • @kevinbeverlysr
    @kevinbeverlysr Рік тому

    I enjoyed all of it keep it coming guys thxs

  • @roberteastman2651
    @roberteastman2651 Рік тому

    Hey bud great content love watching it as much as possible

  • @Toys4Life
    @Toys4Life Рік тому +1

    Excellent video - loved it!

  • @mk-jl3zd
    @mk-jl3zd Рік тому +1

    Great job,enjoyed it a lot,thanks

  • @keithphillips6111
    @keithphillips6111 Рік тому +4

    That was cool. Heartbreaking, but cool!

  • @markwukoman6847
    @markwukoman6847 Рік тому +2

    I Just went into my garage and hugged my 2012 red grand sport. Tough to watch this video

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      Wish you best of luck with yours!

  • @craigallston4701
    @craigallston4701 Рік тому +2

    I work at Western auto up on Main Street in Stevensville. I have become addicted to your guy’s videos. Trying to roll the wheel just had me cracking up.

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +1

      Glad you’re enjoying them! Thanks for watching!

    • @Howdy76
      @Howdy76 Рік тому

      @@scraplifegarage SOMEBODY CALLED YOU TWO SHIT BIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @CheesusSVT
    @CheesusSVT Рік тому +2

    Really neat to see one of these be cut apart. 😃

  • @tomtht3355
    @tomtht3355 Рік тому +2

    Informative and amusing. How it should be fellas 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      We try!

  • @kosmonautik639
    @kosmonautik639 Рік тому

    Guys I've recently started to enjoy your channel. I'm impressed that you cut fiber glass with dust flying in the air any you won't even care to wear a mask...your body your choice I understand but I'd like to see more videos in the future

  • @daniel.c2501
    @daniel.c2501 Рік тому

    Cool stuff, enjoyed the teamwork it looked like a heavy dropped Airborne operation from C130 and the parachute failed failed to open!! As far as safety is concerned no broke bone's all is well. Grab a beer & rest and relax and enjoy!!!

  • @kevinmoore342
    @kevinmoore342 Рік тому +1

    It’s my first time watching your channel and got to say pretty Cool.

  • @stumpyssmallengines
    @stumpyssmallengines Рік тому

    you lads are great keep them coming

  • @r100scammellpioneer9
    @r100scammellpioneer9 Рік тому +1

    Champion Buckled wheel roller gets the Rubber Medal again!

  • @boltingskyline5234
    @boltingskyline5234 Рік тому +3

    Wow!!! Breaks your heart seeing such a beautiful car in such a terrible state. Was really cool seeing all the damage and imagining what kind of forces were involved. I think it would have been better for you to show everyone you trying to start car instead of cutting straight to why it's not starting. A little odd, but, hey. Cool content.

    • @patfranks785
      @patfranks785 Рік тому

      It wouldn't even turn over. He pretty much covered what they saw.

  • @unclechucky7430
    @unclechucky7430 Рік тому +1

    Love the proper use of PPE! Gloves, Face Shield, Dust Mask and proper Footwear!

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому

      Don’t forget the patented safety squints! Won’t catch me working on a car without them.

  • @ingy421
    @ingy421 Рік тому

    The entire ride side falls an inch -- "That was WEAK!" That made my night, then it falls out anyway haha

  • @nunyabusiness6400
    @nunyabusiness6400 Рік тому +1

    Truly enjoy the teardown that shows the massive damage to the vehicle. Really want to know how this happened! Amazing how the destruction carries all the way forward.

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s crazy to see in person

    • @nunyabusiness6400
      @nunyabusiness6400 Рік тому +1

      @@LeeC I'll bet!

  • @scottthomas5999
    @scottthomas5999 Рік тому

    Wow! Vary sad. Thanks for the great video.

  • @chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505

    Love the video!…very cool to see a vette that wrecked!

  • @styldsteel1
    @styldsteel1 Рік тому

    There it is folks. The Iconic, dime-a-dozen Corvette.

  • @davidfalk8953
    @davidfalk8953 Рік тому +1

    love this show very cool like watching you guys ,fun stuff

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Filming another one tomorrow night!

  • @fivedotsdave9723
    @fivedotsdave9723 Рік тому +1

    The frame rails are so big and lightweight they transfer a lot of resonance sounds, the dynamat helps stop the noise.....

  • @jackpalczynski7884
    @jackpalczynski7884 Рік тому +1

    Very fun looking. I used to have a roadrace car and would get cars for free or near free and use the parts on the racecar then part out and scrap. Always found it fun work. I was a single guy operation, so metal was cut to a size I could lift and carry to my trailer. It was interesting to see scrap steel prices over the year. One trip and I could buy myself a large dunkin coffee and a muffin. Next time, I've got enough for 3 tanks of gas. I see you traded the S2000 for a Vette. I did a smaller level version and once needed some discontinued hasport swap mounts. I traded 4 boxes of parts with a guy across the country for them. He sent pickup tags and UPS came up the driveway.

  • @jamesparker6017
    @jamesparker6017 Рік тому +3

    Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Having seen and loved my first C 1 at 11 years old in 1954 it hurts to see such damage. C 6 's now , I believe best 🎆 for $ . Enjoy ours. 🏄

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Рік тому

    Hey guy's I'm new to your channel and I really enjoy the way you guy's do a wheelie thanks for sharing your video 📹

  • @eduardonoriega9935
    @eduardonoriega9935 Рік тому

    I freaking love your guys videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bobkin611
    @bobkin611 Рік тому

    New Upload from Whislindiesel and you guys. Man today was a good day

  • @DanielCValot
    @DanielCValot Рік тому

    Cool video guys!

  • @justinp2993
    @justinp2993 Рік тому +1

    I feel like we missed the last 1/3 of the teardown, but I enjoyed it, but then again I like wondering through junkyards too.

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      We do plenty of that on the channel, check out salvage stories! This series is just going to show the heavily damaged parts!

  • @andydigiacomo74
    @andydigiacomo74 Рік тому +1

    I just tore a part of C3 and everyone tough car to take apart I’ll tell you

  • @henrysmifth536
    @henrysmifth536 Рік тому

    Great video bro

  • @bretjjjohnson7942
    @bretjjjohnson7942 Рік тому +2

    It's nice watching all the fiberglass dust. Flying around somebody. Knowing its not me. And I'm perfectly safe from being miserable.

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      Honestly the car stuff doesn’t bother me, some of the boat stuff however…

    • @bretjjjohnson7942
      @bretjjjohnson7942 Рік тому

      @@LeeC it all bothers me. But what's the worst for me. Is sanding fiberglass resin.

  • @justinzorn6125
    @justinzorn6125 Рік тому +3

    keep up the great chevy content

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      You got it!

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 Рік тому +1

    Cleatus bought a Corvette with rear end damage. Stripped off the entire body, replaced it with a roll bar, and put an aftermarket rear suspension on the car.

  • @oooldman11
    @oooldman11 Рік тому +4

    A respirator would go a long way to keep you breathing. The long range damage might not show up now but breathing in all that fiberglass dust will surely show up when you are older.

    • @bendall248
      @bendall248 Рік тому

      I was thinking the same thing. Fiberglass is like concrete dust. Once it goes into the lungs it never leaves.

  • @interstateboss5921
    @interstateboss5921 11 місяців тому

    Aye Listen up. That part where he rolled the tape measure up. That tilt back action. Had to slice my fingers up a couple times perfecting that. He is clearly a seasoned pro😂😂😂

  • @519MEDIA
    @519MEDIA Місяць тому

    Love it Bro

  • @threeballedtomcat9380
    @threeballedtomcat9380 Рік тому +1

    Is that C-6 a "screwed and glued" model like the C-5 ?
    If so , cosmetically that damage isn't as bad as it looks. OFC the frame looks screwed , so it would be a BAD job, regardless. I am also assuming that this model used a hydroforrmed frame....
    Thx for the upload, good job !

  • @s8tmanpaul77
    @s8tmanpaul77 Рік тому

    Great vid guys, more please.

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      You got it boss!

  • @rajcam80
    @rajcam80 Рік тому +1

    It will run!
    They always do! Wish you guys where in MI, I would love to work for you!

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      Absolutely!

  • @KG5RK
    @KG5RK Рік тому +1

    Show us the CARFAX ! LOL.

  • @STANGKILLASS
    @STANGKILLASS Рік тому +1

    gosh i was so nervous watching yall removing the rear. ie so much front weight on the lift, and yall removing all the rear weight i was so worried it was gonna tip off the lift. edit: lol you just mentioned it

  • @isa_yah_boi_mj
    @isa_yah_boi_mj Рік тому

    you cant fix that with noodles and superglue !! hahaha awesome vid !

  • @bobcuster8930
    @bobcuster8930 Рік тому

    "The Vette STILL Gets 'Em Wet"...~ the great Bill Paxton, RIP, In 'True Lies, Part 2"

  • @raynavarra
    @raynavarra Рік тому +11

    Very cool video. I would love to see real world business translation for the time spent and actual parts salvaged. Based on what you paid and your return on parts salvaged and labor, is it worth it? I’m assuming the motor is worth a lot if you can actually see and hear if it’s good. Be great to hear some numbers. Thanks.

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +6

      You definitely need to check out the salvage stories playlist!

    • @azslotracer
      @azslotracer Рік тому +1

      @@scraplifegarage how can I DM you?

    • @anthonycucci9206
      @anthonycucci9206 Рік тому +1

      @@scraplifegarage what is that?

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +2

      @@anthonycucci9206 a series in the channel where I break down a certain car each episode, from cost, to tear down, to profit. Check it out!

  • @lomoshn6960
    @lomoshn6960 Рік тому +1

    My guess is for the dynomat is the exhaust was hitting or rattling against the frame.

  • @AlfaKenyBody
    @AlfaKenyBody Рік тому

    Exact same color of my first Corvette... it was hard to handle it when full throttling...rear was "nervous" even with driving controls...

  • @markwarren7959
    @markwarren7959 Рік тому +2

    It fell off the back off a car carrier .....driving up Mt. Everest.🤣🤣

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      You never know!

  • @bobposey6961
    @bobposey6961 Рік тому

    Thanks guys. Now I knew what the guts of my Vette look like. Same color too.

  • @azslotracer
    @azslotracer Рік тому

    A little disappointed we didn't get to what other parts were salvageable. I forgot what you said about the flags that came off of the rear fascia but they would look good on my scion xb. Will he looking for a C6 in May 2023 but I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the entertainment. What was the final $ amount on this salvage project?

  • @jamessharp9790
    @jamessharp9790 Рік тому +1

    Safe to say that the engine , front end etc all salvaged?

  • @tompena7487
    @tompena7487 Рік тому

    Keep rocking

  • @markrichardson3566
    @markrichardson3566 Рік тому

    Great video, there's lots of $$$ in the parts buss

  • @PaullieProductions
    @PaullieProductions Рік тому +1

    You guys are hilarious, “where’d you get that line?”😂

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +1

      He never told me

    • @PaullieProductions
      @PaullieProductions Рік тому

      @@LeeC speaks volumes on who makes the merch🙄😂

  • @christophercrowley6707
    @christophercrowley6707 Рік тому +2

    Wow that was nuts, hope the engine was all good

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому +2

      It did indeed test good the next day

  • @jimscroggins1141
    @jimscroggins1141 4 місяці тому

    totally enjoyed it.

  • @preacherbill52
    @preacherbill52 Рік тому

    I would have liked to see you do a time lapse to 3 weeks later when you got it to start & run.

  • @BVance1972
    @BVance1972 4 місяці тому +1

    Highway pile up due to FOG / ICE and tractor - trailer hit Corvette @ 60mph in rear pass side ! YIKES😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @demetricereeves919
    @demetricereeves919 Рік тому

    Awesome video

  • @surferdudehb352
    @surferdudehb352 Рік тому

    Can you recommend a high quality car cover for my soon to be Viper?

  • @maurycecaesar5140
    @maurycecaesar5140 Рік тому

    This is actually pretty fun to watch.

    • @LeeC
      @LeeC Рік тому

      Good! That’s the point!

  • @Ayixlia
    @Ayixlia Рік тому +2

    That's a T56 Magnum transmission that's used in the Hellcats and Demons. It's rated at 1,200HP. I didn't know Corvettes used them, but I knew Mustangs Cobra R and 4th gen Camaros do.

    • @RileyNewcomb
      @RileyNewcomb Рік тому +2

      The T56 was definitely used for all sorts of cars, Vipers, Mustangs, Corvettes, Ram trucks, but not the Demon, those are dual/multiclutch, the T56 is a 6 speed Manual, I’m sure they swap them in but I don’t think they come with them, maybe an updated version in the older hellcats that were manual

  • @chuckotto7021
    @chuckotto7021 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting! But after watching your complete video, I still don't why you bothered to spend time on it .Can you save the engine and not lose money ?

  • @iconoclast1970
    @iconoclast1970 Рік тому +1

    Fun content. Suggest you wear a mask if cutting fibre glass.

  • @bighoss9705
    @bighoss9705 Рік тому

    Good stuff gents!

  • @stude1953
    @stude1953 Рік тому

    Interesting video!

  • @brinkadore
    @brinkadore 2 місяці тому

    I LOLed my ass off when I saw this, and cried a little, because at first I thought it was MY C6. Short story, I got side-swiped on I65 (right past the turn off to the Vette museum i might add) and did a 180 and hit the rock wall on the side of the highway rear end first at 70 mph. The diff came up though the rear floor, and sorry ruined the radio with the bell housing driving the floor into the dash. My wife and I had no injuries, not even scratches! Impact twisted the rear end to a 30 degree off set from left to right. The real laugh was I started it up and DROVE it onto the flatbed, because he couldn't get under it. Oh yeah, the side swipe de-skinned the passenger door and rear passenger fender. Then it went to Copart. sigh.

  • @simonhanlon7518
    @simonhanlon7518 Рік тому +1

    Wait....this fairly modern Corvette has a leaf spring rear end??? lol lol lol that explains the car meet crash videos.

  • @aphil4581
    @aphil4581 Рік тому

    Whats a 3:42 axil doing in a base model? Stock? Z51? I know the Z51trans has the lower first gear and wider ratios.

  • @noahtrent6124
    @noahtrent6124 Рік тому +1

    The dynamat on the rear frame might be from exhaust rattle, if installed wrong exhausts rattle on corvette frames and are annoying it’s happening on my c6 now

    • @aphil4581
      @aphil4581 Рік тому

      Lol. mine too. The left one likes to slip back out an inch then the vibe starts. I need to drill and dowel it!

  • @OB_SRT4
    @OB_SRT4 Рік тому +1

    I love your channel bro

  • @davidbrown-55
    @davidbrown-55 Рік тому

    What was the cost boss for the vette? I need the exact deal for a swap.

  • @ReysRides
    @ReysRides 7 місяців тому

    1 of 5 is not 15% it’s 20% but cool video man love these!

  • @davidplays6286
    @davidplays6286 Рік тому

    How much do you guys charge to do this I might need service soon

  • @raymondpetrovits2336
    @raymondpetrovits2336 Рік тому +8

    I can’t wrap my head around the fact you guys can still profit from such a trashed car. Every thing you removed was dollar signs. Good luck

    • @johnnyzee383
      @johnnyzee383 Рік тому +1

      profit???

    • @TWEAKLET
      @TWEAKLET Рік тому

      @@johnnyzee383 yeah you can part a car out and make profit if the engine is good thats much of the cost back

    • @johnnyzee383
      @johnnyzee383 Рік тому

      @@TWEAKLET Much of the cost back, would not cut it for me if I was doing what these guys are doing...labor isnt free even if your doing it yourself.getting that car up in the air and just looking at it would tell you the whole back clip has to be replaced and all the labor entailed...new transmission, rear end, lines etc..dont know what they paid for it, but it would have to be worth at least 25% less than what a used motor would be worth, to be worth buying.

    • @TWEAKLET
      @TWEAKLET Рік тому +1

      @@johnnyzee383 they are not repairing it they part it out to repair others or to sell look at their other videos usually completely totaled cars like this go for close to the cost of the engine if not a little more if you look around their shop the walls are lined with engines and other stuff

    • @johnnyzee383
      @johnnyzee383 Рік тому

      @@TWEAKLET OK

  • @landmarkboulders6226
    @landmarkboulders6226 Рік тому

    Hey I actually need that sun visor on driver side and I also need air bag sensors pig tails. Please lmk

  • @erikrummel6277
    @erikrummel6277 Рік тому

    I need a manual C5,C6,C7 trans for mock up. If you guys have any that are unsellable or gutted, I’ll take it.

  • @ladrakeus9252
    @ladrakeus9252 Рік тому

    I always wondered what the inside of a Corvette gas tank looked like... Now I know.

  • @blackietotheend
    @blackietotheend Рік тому

    Safety first , sounds like danger Aaron

  • @danielquintero3977
    @danielquintero3977 Рік тому

    How much y’all bought it for? And how much to repair it?

  • @jamestregler1584
    @jamestregler1584 Рік тому

    Keg bowling at my German club 😂

  • @kevinputthoff2033
    @kevinputthoff2033 Рік тому +1

    What's the likelihood of this being a high speed drift wreck? And the only reason I'm thinking that is the track tires on front, all seasons on back...

  • @robryan3191
    @robryan3191 Рік тому

    I use to buy from Copart in Indiana and that vette would have a salvage title

  • @srwilliams1963
    @srwilliams1963 Рік тому

    I was hoping it started. Lol 😆