I like your methodical approach to repairing and replacing parts on the cars you rebuild. Glad to see you get things done and don't skimp on repairs. Two thumbs up
I concur. I would have slapped some paint on it...easy enough and cheap. I also would hav drilled drain holes at the bottom since it's easy enough also.
Learning so much from you Ben Im restoring a 1975 coupe it was definitely owned by BUBBA so its basically bei g built from the ground up thank you for your help please keep the videos coming. Tim
Great video! You know, people put those fans on thinking they're somehow gaining power, when in fact they're losing power. Best is to go to a clutched fan, but if you can go electric, it frees up quite a bit of power over the clutched fan.
This may just be my OCD speaking, but wouldnt it have been a good idea to wire wheel that radiator support cage and rust-treat and paint it so that it doesn't rust up like the old one did? Maybe hit the fan while you were at it?
There is a slippery slope when it comes to putting new and shiny things in a dirty and original engine bay. Soon you'll be removing EVERYTHING to bring it up to the standard that you set with the one new part. I have seen it happen too many times.
I was thinking the same thing, even though this isn't a restoration, I would have sanded and painted that used rad. support before putting it in. and I absolutely would not have used some crappy chrome thermostat housing for that matter........... just sayin
BUT, with this being the one major source of rust, maybe coating it with a sealant would have been a good ides even if the other parts are left as is. But, it IS your car, so....jus' sayin'.
Look to see if it's a Rochester or a Carter Quadrajet. Most GM cars use the Rochester, and pick up's and van's used the Carter. They look the same, but have some minor differences. The name is on the middle left side of the carb. A lot of people don't know Carter made the Quadrajet also. There an easy carb to rebuild... you should rebuild it yourself... but then I think all carburetors are easy to rebuild, except the Motorcraft Variable Venturi. That carb need dial indicators to set it up correctly... and there easy for me too.
I love your videos I think they are awesome I am hooked on them I just wish you would talk about the prices that you paid for your cars and how much the parts cost you thanks great job
I guess I can include parts prices, but I don't include prices of the cars (purchase price or sales price) because I don't want that to be the main focus. Too many shows about that already. I want to show the work done and the thrill of bringing something back to life.
I love what you do. I really do. That being said I don’t understand why you didn’t take the time to clean the rust off that radiator mount and paint it with a rust inhibiting paint. You had it out and it did have some surface rust. Why wouldn’t you take the extra time and make sure it is fully protected?
I always use distilled water in my antifreeze. It's cheap so there is no reason not to. I also can't fathom why you didn't paint the new radiator bracket before you installed it.
I got a question, what makes a corvette a keeper in your eyes, as they really come and go on here, and I understand that's quite literally,your business on here, but I gotta wonder what set of options and engine powerplants would make you keep one of these turn around cars like this? as you sold that triple black (I think LS4) C4 that I gave you the video on, which really quite shocked me as it sounded like it was a keeper for you. plus with how many things they did to these things, it would be fun to know what to go for from someone like you, who's had your arm neck deep in all of them at some point or another. plus I must note given your love of the chrome bumper cars I'm heavily surprised you havent tried to add chrome bumpers to the front of the 73, along with the appropriate badges at some point or another.
Well I do still have my73, so there is that. In my eyes what makes a C3 a keeper is the rarity. Keep in mind, most of these cars you see on my channel are small block, automatic coupes. AS for the C4, it was cool, but I ran out of stuff to fix, and I was not driving it as much as I would thought. Figured I would send it on its way and maybe one day later get another.
ah so like if you found a Junked ZR1 lying around or something that would be the keeper then, and I gotcha with the other thing, so it just that at this time you wanted more project cars and it was too sorted to be that lol
I have noticed that there is no radiator shroud on this car. Is the shroud essential equipment, or can you do without it? The reason I ask this question is because I have a '75 model with dual electric fans (which I'm not a big "fan" of) and would like to replace them with a stock style clutch fan, but would rather not have to spend the money on a shroud and related parts if I don't have to. I know that many cars can live very well without a shroud, but because of the way the radiator mounts in a C-3 Corvette, I don't know how well it will cool. What say you?
+Roger Lee it really depends on where you live. Hot places like texas yeah a shroud would help alot if you got stuck in traffic at idle for a long time. If your always on the highway, then you could be fine.
on my '74, it would do fine idling but get super hot on the hiway. It had the shroud but was missing the chin spoiler. what a difference it made to the car with a new spoiler!
hello Ben I'm a fan of your videos do you have any updates on the 96 convertible black on black C4 how is that coming along I would love to find a 1995 or 94 C4 Corvette coupe and use it as a daily driver. thank you so much for your videos
That car actually got traded in on a C3 and then I sold the C3. Sorry there wont be any more videos BUT I had really run out of things to fix on the car.
………..hey Ben, does it really matter if the coolent installed is green or orange? As long as it's 100% coolant and does the same thing does colour really matter? Just asking. :) Mind you, I'd be wanting you to be working on my car because I like your thoroughness and your wanting to go by factory specs. I like that mainly because I like to operate that way. I just like factory direct, best way to go. :) Cheers, Steve
….yeah, but there's no way you're going to mix the two together. Being as thorough as you are you'd make sure that all the old stuff was drained out before you'd put so much as a drop of the new in. I can't see it being blended together. C'mon, 'fess up, you just like the way it was originally, you're just like me. :)
You say you want to make the best job as possible. Good. I don't want to criticize but why didn't you wire brush the radiator support as it was out already, and give it a quick antirust paint coat ? It would have looked as new and future rust protected... Just my two cents.
Orange coolant is trash, it clogs the system if you don't change it every 5 years. My 2001 silverado has a plugged heater core because of dex cool. I switched it to green now but still need to flush or replace the heater core.
I would like to keep in touch with you and possibly buy a car from you I am wanting a 1971 through 1973 or four or five or 6 or 7 reading color with black interior or possibly any color interior long as it's cool
There's an Aussie whose area is electronics. When he comes to a solution to a problem, he says "and Bob's yer Uncle!". Well, my nickname is Bob and I only have a niece and a nephew. I make no claims on being anyone else's Uncle! Oh well, I think the saying is out of favor in Great Britain, so that only leaves the Aussies and New Zealanders to irritate me.
I like your methodical approach to repairing and replacing parts on the cars you rebuild. Glad to see you get things done and don't skimp on repairs. Two thumbs up
I am surprised that you did not paint the replacement radiator support before you installed it!!!
I concur. I would have slapped some paint on it...easy enough and cheap. I also would hav drilled drain holes at the bottom since it's easy enough also.
Learning so much from you Ben Im restoring a 1975 coupe it was definitely owned by BUBBA so its basically bei g built from the ground up thank you for your help please keep the videos coming. Tim
You make working on a C3 look so easy ...
Coming along nicely.
Great job with your parts bin , can't wait to see this one done
Thanks for posting, I'm sure it's time consuming and a lot of work. It's appreciated!
Now that is a big tub of chem dip. I wouldnt be allowed in the house for at least a year if I even looked at a 3 gallon of that stuff
Orange coolant, used by Wheeler Dealers.
oh boy, friggin Bubba strikes again, big time!
Great video! You know, people put those fans on thinking they're somehow gaining power, when in fact they're losing power. Best is to go to a clutched fan, but if you can go electric, it frees up quite a bit of power over the clutched fan.
Thanks for the video Regards from Holland
keep up the good work your videos are as authentic as it gets
Love your content, keep up the good work!
Also don't forget to do the heater core flush it a must
two little holes in the corners of the radiator support will let water drain
This may just be my OCD speaking, but wouldnt it have been a good idea to wire wheel that radiator support cage and rust-treat and paint it so that it doesn't rust up like the old one did? Maybe hit the fan while you were at it?
There is a slippery slope when it comes to putting new and shiny things in a dirty and original engine bay. Soon you'll be removing EVERYTHING to bring it up to the standard that you set with the one new part. I have seen it happen too many times.
I was thinking the same thing, even though this isn't a restoration, I would have sanded and painted that used rad. support before putting it in. and I absolutely would not have used some crappy chrome thermostat housing for that matter........... just sayin
It is better than the old T stat housing, all rusted in place with a broken vacuum switch sticking out of the top of it!
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BUT, with this being the one major source of rust, maybe coating it with a sealant would have been a good ides even if the other parts are left as is. But, it IS your car, so....jus' sayin'.
wheres the fan shroud a must needed part to keep the engine running cool . with out it it will run hot
Ben, How about drilling some weep holes in the Rad. frame and squirt some used oil in it?
Look to see if it's a Rochester or a Carter Quadrajet. Most GM cars use the Rochester, and pick up's and van's used the Carter. They look the same, but have some minor differences. The name is on the middle left side of the carb. A lot of people don't know Carter made the Quadrajet also. There an easy carb to rebuild... you should rebuild it yourself... but then I think all carburetors are easy to rebuild, except the Motorcraft Variable Venturi. That carb need dial indicators to set it up correctly... and there easy for me too.
Radiator support paint $4.home depot,20 min.job,come on ben.Not judging ,you do good work.
I love your videos I think they are awesome I am hooked on them I just wish you would talk about the prices that you paid for your cars and how much the parts cost you thanks great job
I guess I can include parts prices, but I don't include prices of the cars (purchase price or sales price) because I don't want that to be the main focus. Too many shows about that already. I want to show the work done and the thrill of bringing something back to life.
There isn't a fan shroud installed. That Corvette will most likely overheat without that extremely important part of a complete cooling system.
No worries, a shroud was included when sold to the new owner!
I love what you do. I really do. That being said I don’t understand why you didn’t take the time to clean the rust off that radiator mount and paint it with a rust inhibiting paint. You had it out and it did have some surface rust. Why wouldn’t you take the extra time and make sure it is fully protected?
I always use distilled water in my antifreeze. It's cheap so there is no reason not to. I also can't fathom why you didn't paint the new radiator bracket before you installed it.
Really Ben...with your knack to detail,you didn't bother to sand/clean/paint the rad support?? Was Bubba on your mind that day??
Ever do any corvettes that are manual transmission? Have been really enjoying your channel
you did not do the heater core!
have you gotten an update on the red vette that went overseas?
I guess he started with silver one, before 77 was collected
I got a question, what makes a corvette a keeper in your eyes, as they really come and go on here, and I understand that's quite literally,your business on here, but I gotta wonder what set of options and engine powerplants would make you keep one of these turn around cars like this? as you sold that triple black (I think LS4) C4 that I gave you the video on, which really quite shocked me as it sounded like it was a keeper for you.
plus with how many things they did to these things, it would be fun to know what to go for from someone like you, who's had your arm neck deep in all of them at some point or another.
plus I must note given your love of the chrome bumper cars I'm heavily surprised you havent tried to add chrome bumpers to the front of the 73, along with the appropriate badges at some point or another.
Well I do still have my73, so there is that. In my eyes what makes a C3 a keeper is the rarity. Keep in mind, most of these cars you see on my channel are small block, automatic coupes. AS for the C4, it was cool, but I ran out of stuff to fix, and I was not driving it as much as I would thought. Figured I would send it on its way and maybe one day later get another.
ah so like if you found a Junked ZR1 lying around or something that would be the keeper then, and I gotcha with the other thing, so it just that at this time you wanted more project cars and it was too sorted to be that lol
I have noticed that there is no radiator shroud on this car. Is the shroud essential equipment, or can you do without it? The reason I ask this question is because I have a '75 model with dual electric fans (which I'm not a big "fan" of) and would like to replace them with a stock style clutch fan, but would rather not have to spend the money on a shroud and related parts if I don't have to. I know that many cars can live very well without a shroud, but because of the way the radiator mounts in a C-3 Corvette, I don't know how well it will cool. What say you?
+Roger Lee it really depends on where you live. Hot places like texas yeah a shroud would help alot if you got stuck in traffic at idle for a long time. If your always on the highway, then you could be fine.
Thanks, that helps. I live in Alabama which is very similar to Texas weather-wise, but most of my driving is open road.
on my '74, it would do fine idling but get super hot on the hiway. It had the shroud but was missing the chin spoiler. what a difference it made to the car with a new spoiler!
I thought you were going to change the water pump ?
me too! How can you tell if a water pump is "new enough"?
all right now that ya.
2nd lol but ben i love ur vids lol u seem like a very honest person
hello Ben I'm a fan of your videos do you have any updates on the 96 convertible black on black C4 how is that coming along I would love to find a 1995 or 94 C4 Corvette coupe and use it as a daily driver. thank you so much for your videos
That car actually got traded in on a C3 and then I sold the C3. Sorry there wont be any more videos BUT I had really run out of things to fix on the car.
why is orange coolant bad?
………..hey Ben, does it really matter if the coolent installed is green or orange? As long as it's 100% coolant and does the same thing does colour really matter? Just asking. :) Mind you, I'd be wanting you to be working on my car because I like your thoroughness and your wanting to go by factory specs. I like that mainly because I like to operate that way. I just like factory direct, best way to go. :) Cheers, Steve
Usually a good rule of thumb is go by what is already in the motor. For example, if you mix green and orange together it solidifies and turns to mud.
….yeah, but there's no way you're going to mix the two together. Being as thorough as you are you'd make sure that all the old stuff was drained out before you'd put so much as a drop of the new in. I can't see it being blended together. C'mon, 'fess up, you just like the way it was originally, you're just like me. :)
why not drill holes in the lower corners to drain water
One thing at a time
You say you want to make the best job as possible. Good.
I don't want to criticize but why didn't you wire brush the radiator support as it was out already, and give it a quick antirust paint coat ? It would have looked as new and future rust protected... Just my two cents.
Just a question, you don't like to put a small vapor vent on your thermostat?
Ive never done it, but have heard it being done
The coolant color for gm cars is orange
Only after 1996.
Orange coolant is trash, it clogs the system if you don't change it every 5 years. My 2001 silverado has a plugged heater core because of dex cool. I switched it to green now but still need to flush or replace the heater core.
+Horsepower Garage alao, if you mix it with green coolant it becomes like a sludge. Gross
I would like to keep in touch with you and possibly buy a car from you I am wanting a 1971 through 1973 or four or five or 6 or 7 reading color with black interior or possibly any color interior long as it's cool
you dont paint old engine parts
where do you buy your parts?
+PeterQ9406 mix of ebay, local autoparts stores and willcox corvette.
Hi Ben,
Can you tell me what model Q-Jet carburetor you have on this motor ?
Thanks.
I believe it came out of a 1977 Chevrolet? Other than that I know it is garbage and will be looking for another one.
Oh OK, I thought it was a Corvette original. Never mind !
Thank you anyway.
It could be from a 1977 corvette. I can send the numbers if you are intetested. For sure not orignal to this car, which is not surprising
Hi Ben, That would be great ! I'll run them and see what shows up.
Thanks.
J
17057204
Looks like super stupid Bubba owned this car in the past.
I like the videos but that shit of calling rigged up stuff bubba one of my nick names is bubba oh well
Don't take it personally
There's an Aussie whose area is electronics. When he comes to a solution to a problem, he says "and Bob's yer Uncle!". Well, my nickname is Bob and I only have a niece and a nephew. I make no claims on being anyone else's Uncle! Oh well, I think the saying is out of favor in Great Britain, so that only leaves the Aussies and New Zealanders to irritate me.