I Bought A TOTALED Camaro ZL1 1LE CHEAP At Salvage Auction!

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @slcwhere1534
    @slcwhere1534 Рік тому +65

    BABE WAKE UP SCRAPLIFE POSTED

  • @Fasteddiebreakshearts
    @Fasteddiebreakshearts Рік тому +275

    My heart broke mins into the video …I thought he was gonna fix this ZL1😢

    • @RipRoaringGarage
      @RipRoaringGarage Рік тому +37

      I thought so too. This was an easy fix. The rate that theyre getting destroyed, there not that many ZL1s, much less with the 1LE.

    • @cheapme1850
      @cheapme1850 Рік тому +19

      I thought he was a little quick on putting the pillow on the face of the patient too. I’ve seen them fix much worse, but I guess $19k for the drivetrain is an offer not to be refused.

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +70

      We have entirely too many rebuilds in progress, gotta pay the bills!
      Trust me, if we didn’t have a business to run (and had a theoretical unlimited budget) we’d rebuild everything!
      But if we didn’t do this, we wouldn’t be able to rebuild anything at all.

    • @RipRoaringGarage
      @RipRoaringGarage Рік тому +22

      @@scraplifegarage We get it. Just sad to see this one get parted. It wasnt so bad. Frame rails looks straight. Not even sure why it was totaled to begin with...

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +17

      @@RipRoaringGarage it may not have came across in the video but there was a LOT of inner structure quarter damage etc. it was definitely fixable, but not cost effectively by insurance standards.

  • @02f4irider
    @02f4irider Рік тому +63

    I would have given one of my nuts for a zl1 in that shape. It was very rebuildable still with it being straight. This is a dream car of mine.

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 Рік тому +6

      Me too! If I knew it was selling that cheap, I would have bid on it myself! I don't think I would have won it though. I would've put $25,000 as my "max bid", and he said he put $26,000 as his max.... For someone who wants to just own the car, these prices make a lot of sense. As a former auto body tech, I could have fixed it for prices that would make it a great investment.

  • @2fast2nick
    @2fast2nick Рік тому +8

    LT4’s can crank for a while. They won’t fire until all the parameters are right. Like the DI fuel pressure etc. It happens if they sit for a while. Looks like a decent car for sure

  • @t-dogmontgomery3098
    @t-dogmontgomery3098 Рік тому +38

    Even heavily damaged still stays alive

  • @paulpichler
    @paulpichler Рік тому +36

    Oh man, I really hopped you would fix it. Damage doesn’t seem too bad.

  • @gilbertwashburn7095
    @gilbertwashburn7095 Рік тому +4

    That Camaro is awesome you can take that to the hoopti show plenty of those just make sure it's safe and all the lights working drive it don't bother fixing it I love it don't have to worry about dense or scratches have a great day my buddy just bought a 27 Packard sedan hasn't run since 68 if it's a nightmare have a great day

  • @mattmatthews13
    @mattmatthews13 Рік тому +6

    Don't turn the dipstick upside-down when checking the oil, it can give a false reading.

    • @biglefty08
      @biglefty08 Рік тому +1

      You think this would be common sense 😂 some people need a hint is all

  • @JimNichols
    @JimNichols Рік тому +18

    I watched till about 8:04 then bailed when you pulled the engine and trans and I saw those beautifully straight frame rails..... There were actual tears, no really, tears because that was a very repairable monster of a car... :(
    Gotta pay the rent I know. Love the channel and the mechanicing, wrench turning skills and also appreciate the time involved in conceptualization, scripting, videoing and editing that goes into these productions ... Peace out brother.

    • @fredericoespinoza
      @fredericoespinoza Рік тому +3

      Would cost alot to put in to fix the car.
      After all these guys are wreckers and make money from stripping and selling parts. This was definitely a good car to buy to strip.

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 Рік тому +5

      Yeah, from a business perspective, it was the smart decision. To repair this car properly would cost at least 15k, then you're into it for around $38,000. Then you have to worry about if someone is going to pay around $56,000 for it to make any sense to do it this way. Much safer investment to part it out.

    • @JimNichols
      @JimNichols Рік тому

      @@dragonladyz290 like I said... pay the rent... lol 🤣 sarcastic humor doesn't translate well into humor.

    • @carlinshowalter1806
      @carlinshowalter1806 Рік тому +1

      Should bought a high mileage v6 car and used it to fix this car.That car was to nice to scrap.Easy fix.

    • @rogermahaffey26
      @rogermahaffey26 11 місяців тому

      all about money

  • @Ken-bj5ce
    @Ken-bj5ce Рік тому +3

    Yup, nice deal guys. That's why many watch and use Copart auctions, you can get the car you want, and especially if you have a nice shop to repair it.

  • @joshcardone1836
    @joshcardone1836 Рік тому

    Lol love it. My 2015 SS was just stolen and found stripped on Oakland CA. I had about 7 grand into mods. My car was spotless and in pristine condition. I miss my camaro

  • @c5doob
    @c5doob Рік тому +5

    the craziest channel on youtube, just what car youtube needed.

  • @donsmith6045
    @donsmith6045 Рік тому

    I missed my calling! 50 years ago, I had a vision of a business like this! All my family told me to quit dreaming and get serious about your life. And here it is, love watching you follow your heart and making a great living at it!

  • @SketchyTone
    @SketchyTone Рік тому

    Bought a salvaged title 2017 A8 SS for 4750 in like 2019. Took me a while to fix it up but turned out to be a great car. Put about 15k of parts and labor into it, upgraded lights to a 2018, got some nice custom rims, painted it mustang orange and had an orange interior, front was a ZLE and fit a ZL1 hood on it (debaged it), put a Borla ATAK all ebay finds. Covid came by and sold it with a salvaged title for 27.5k. The camaros bring great money.

  • @AndresHernandez-hh3vm
    @AndresHernandez-hh3vm Рік тому +3

    Really detailed lol very entrataining. I hope UA-cam brings you the profit you deserve

  • @WayApp
    @WayApp Рік тому

    Hats off to you for taking a chance on that totaled Camaro ZL1 1LE. 👏

  • @MrGman2804
    @MrGman2804 Рік тому +1

    To all those lamenting this car was not being repaired? The parts were worth $44k. What would it have been worth as 'damaged => repaired'? They made $11k margin, so they would need to make $55k plus the cost of repairing it to make it worth repairing, which they could not possibly do. So it was sold as parts. The sad part was when it was totaled. Once that happened, breaking it up is the only sensible thing to do.

  • @nitrous07me
    @nitrous07me Рік тому +2

    I like how they’re leaving it running & driving it with no coolant in it

  • @kickit59
    @kickit59 Рік тому +3

    I am surprised you didn't put the passenger quarter panel complete section up for sale!

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 Рік тому +1

      Quarters don't sell for that much used, plus the labor to cut it out, and the unbelievably high cost of shipping something that big, you can still get all that stuff new from GM, WITH the guarantee that it will arrive at your house or shop in perfect condition. Having worked at body shops, I can tell you; it sucks a lot when you have to work with used quarter sections. You have to drill/cut out the factory welds/seams perfectly in order to use the parts. Sometimes you don't have a choice ( like when new pieces aren't available.). But when it comes to weld-in parts, you're always better off with new👍

  • @TheEverydayAutoNetwork
    @TheEverydayAutoNetwork Рік тому +2

    This makes me want to keep my ZL1 1LE. So many ZL1’s getting destroyed and parted out. Plus they are done making these!!

  • @RhiNoX-
    @RhiNoX- Рік тому +2

    frame rails looked alright... My favorite color.

  • @bliz-8410
    @bliz-8410 Рік тому +18

    It looked like this coulda been a rebuild other than a parts car, unless there was frame damage but nice flip as always

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +14

      We have entirely too many rebuilds in progress, gotta pay the bills!

    • @mssedmebich1621
      @mssedmebich1621 Рік тому

      It's sad for guys who like to rebuild things but, sometimes the parts are worth much more than a salvage title rebuild.

  • @scryla2000
    @scryla2000 Рік тому +9

    I was really hoping y’all would rebuild it

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому +3

      We have entirely too many rebuilds in progress, gotta pay the bills!

  • @ChristineNamwaba
    @ChristineNamwaba Рік тому +2

    That car actually looks better bent up than it does new.. Even heavily damaged still stays alive.

  • @neu318
    @neu318 Рік тому +1

    Love the videos, and like that you have a leaderboard with Dalt's face on it. LOL. So glad I stumbled onto your channel. Keep the videos coming.

  • @abdurahimdogan4344
    @abdurahimdogan4344 Рік тому

    Me to I was very surprised it didn't take much time.

  • @my31and37
    @my31and37 Рік тому +4

    Man, that drivetrain would be amazing in my 67 RS/SS convertible..😍

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      It would be an awesome swap. But also super expensive. I would be more tempted to look at building a junkyard 5.3L with twin turbos and getting an upgraded t56 transmission

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 Рік тому

      True. I went with a LS -2(6.0L) with a single 105mm turbo and a 6L80e in my '89 Trans-Am GTA. Nothing like having an almost bulletproof 6 speed auto trans with paddle shifters. I debated which trans to get for years, and finally settled on a junkyard 6L80e with only 1,700 miles on it. Poor 2500 Silverado still had it's paper plates when it got wrecked....

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      @@dragonladyz290 the 2nd gen ctsv has that transmission as well. Mine was very solid. There are guys making 1000hp on that transmission...just needs quality tuning to handle it.
      The only negative thing I can say about that transmission is that it reacts so slow to the paddle shifting.

  • @rockeroller
    @rockeroller Рік тому +4

    That cars last burnout. R.I.P.

  • @anthooony
    @anthooony Рік тому +1

    This was a top 5 UA-cam salvage video. Can’t wait to hear about how you ship your parts 😅

  • @kleemanjad
    @kleemanjad Рік тому +2

    Fernando feel my knob.. highlight of the day. Lol

  • @InsaneBimmer
    @InsaneBimmer Рік тому +6

    Why GM never dumped the LT4 into a RCSB Silverado I'll never know...

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 Рік тому +1

      I know, right? Ford has the Raptor, Ram has the TRX, and Chevy has... A suspension package for the Silverado.....

    • @MS3DALE
      @MS3DALE 11 місяців тому

      Because Mary Barra 😡

  • @JoshWatson
    @JoshWatson Рік тому +4

    Over shot a little. Those tail lamps are only $430 brand new for the pair from GM. 😁

  • @400hpmustang
    @400hpmustang Рік тому

    Love to know the back stories on these rides, it wasn't like it was driven by a younger driver. This zl1 is borderline part out/repair it imo. Another great vid!

  • @thesniperofcs
    @thesniperofcs Рік тому +6

    I would love to fix this no problem 🤠🤠

  • @camaroant8426
    @camaroant8426 Рік тому

    Watching this channel for the first time, you got my attention with the ZLE but you took everything almost off of it, I thought this was a repair salvage or totaled vehicles. Sad, you guys didn’t rebuild the ZLE

  • @datboi8140
    @datboi8140 Рік тому +3

    Can you do a vid on how you keep everything organized?

    • @dragonladyz290
      @dragonladyz290 Рік тому +1

      Good idea! Maybe do a "A day in the life of Fernando" where we get to see him put the stuff in the bins and put it away....

  • @Papito24
    @Papito24 Рік тому

    I Owen that same car and would like to know about the set of rims with tires! Are they bent at all? Also those marks around the lip, can a paint shop fix them! Very interested! Thank you in advance

  • @Adabulldoya
    @Adabulldoya Рік тому +1

    That car makes me feel things in my chest. I can’t wait to own something on that level. I’m about to ls swap a 3rd gen Camaro. Think I’m gonna look into a super charger

  • @hannahcurlee3888
    @hannahcurlee3888 Рік тому +2

    What are you eventually gonna do with the dodge demon you bought?

  • @marcgomez1013
    @marcgomez1013 Рік тому +1

    So sad to see this ZL1 parted out, love that blue

  • @mattmatthews13
    @mattmatthews13 Рік тому +7

    I love the videos guys. Keep them coming

  • @michaelpackulak2833
    @michaelpackulak2833 Рік тому

    What did you do with the side skirts ? On it ? They looked mint !

  • @jimmycline4778
    @jimmycline4778 Рік тому

    25:17 I bought a GTO LS2 with 47thousand miles for 3200 dollars at a junk yard, I have 5k total installed in my one owner 02 Silverado that I bought new!

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      The gto hasn't depreciated in over a decade now. The prices have been constant for years now. Great cars to get into and hold onto

  • @alexvillalobos7137
    @alexvillalobos7137 Рік тому

    Those front subframes break before the suspension does all the time. Cast aluminum is not strong

  • @cronk6879
    @cronk6879 Рік тому +1

    im surprised body shops don't want the good body bits. is it just to much work for what its worth?

  • @donaldjackson4456
    @donaldjackson4456 Рік тому +1

    Take the fenders off and turn it into a roadster

  • @Michael_torres10
    @Michael_torres10 Рік тому +6

    I feel if he would’ve fixed the zl1 , he could’ve easily sold it for 55k

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      I haven't checked the prices recently but just before covid hit there was a bunch of zl1 that hit the market with a lemon/buyback title from the manufacturer. There was a shortage of parts for the superchargers at one time and they did a buyback on a bunch of cars because it was going to be months before they could get parts to fix them. At that time they were selling for roughly $45k with low miles on them. Same for the c7z and V3.

    • @germandelariva3754
      @germandelariva3754 Рік тому

      @@sutherlacd27 yeah they’re raping really really bad rn 100k plus miles they still want 45k or more rn.

  • @marcasswellbmd6922
    @marcasswellbmd6922 Рік тому +1

    They are way to expensive, I was looking at Camaro SS's yesterday and they are still selling used for like 35K you can find some for sale at 29K but they have like 60K in miles and 3/4 different owner's. And that is scary to me for a 5 year lone on 25K... I can't believe how hard I work and how Poor I am..

  • @ronanderson5736
    @ronanderson5736 Рік тому

    You got one hell of a deal on that bad boy! Sweet!

  • @Shrined
    @Shrined Рік тому

    Correct me if I’m wrong. Isn’t the LT4 the supercharger and the LT1 the engine ?

  • @Dantheman5127
    @Dantheman5127 Місяць тому

    22:26 bro just standing in the back 😂
    26:50 “not pikachu” 🗿

  • @toeknee1100
    @toeknee1100 Рік тому

    The car wasn’t running when it was damaged. No air bags. It drove straight down the road. This is best case scenario parts car.

  • @donlondon378
    @donlondon378 Рік тому

    The ZL1 1LE is a beauty but it doesn’t come anything near to that beautiful Nissan juke😍

  • @weswhittier3216
    @weswhittier3216 Рік тому

    What are you doing with rear spoiler?

  • @bbimm9855
    @bbimm9855 Рік тому

    does the shell get crushed or sold as part too?

  • @MrLowe-on8kc
    @MrLowe-on8kc Рік тому

    You know I'm very much looking at that sporler and wheel tires. Where are you located?

  • @jeremyjones5992
    @jeremyjones5992 Рік тому

    Hey did you guys sell the 2018 Camaro zl1 hood air detector under the carbon fiber insert? If not where do I go to purchase?

  • @andrewless4067
    @andrewless4067 Рік тому

    'For the FORD GUYS'!!! Love it!

  • @solo901
    @solo901 Рік тому

    How much would you sell the supercharger I need one for my budget build

  • @benlecluyse
    @benlecluyse Рік тому +2

    Amazing Camaro !!

  • @kevins4426
    @kevins4426 Рік тому

    that rear window is still good!

  • @SirXhenry
    @SirXhenry Рік тому

    @scraplife what you gonna do with the exhaust? I'm in need of one sir!

  • @zodaboiweliit1062
    @zodaboiweliit1062 Рік тому

    What auction do you use

  • @alexvillalobos7137
    @alexvillalobos7137 Рік тому

    I freakin hate the damage auctions cause. I bought a rear ended Camaro and the messed up the front end radiators and all maybe even hit the motor/pillows as the hit it with the forks….. idk how they tried picking a low car with having the forks anywhere close to the ground

  • @Broke2built
    @Broke2built Рік тому

    You guys live my dream everyday looks like so much fun I hope to get to that point in my life eventually

  • @jamard39701
    @jamard39701 4 місяці тому

    Genius move. Purchase a salvage vehicle for dirt cheap and part it out for probably double the price purchased. I know the car guys are not enjoying this but profit is profit to some people. I understand both parties.🏎️💰

  • @Bonzai30
    @Bonzai30 Рік тому

    Is the front passenger side fender for sale?

  • @MonacoMotorcars
    @MonacoMotorcars Рік тому

    I bought the suspension. It’s on its way to Canada. 🎉

  • @RyanTrotter-o5m
    @RyanTrotter-o5m 28 днів тому

    Do you account the money you make from the video of each car into that price gain or loss?

  • @pauldean40
    @pauldean40 Рік тому

    I WANT THAT REAR SPOILER !!

  • @schafer240
    @schafer240 Рік тому +2

    1 owner, low km, I know what I have. No tire kickers

  • @adrionnag5691
    @adrionnag5691 Рік тому +1

    I missed the episode you started doing the scoring system that's lit

  • @wilczek1118
    @wilczek1118 Рік тому

    Do you have a gauge for jeep srt 6.2 gauge

  • @aaron_1le456
    @aaron_1le456 Рік тому

    aye I was considering buying the trunk for my car, only reason I didn’t was because I’m looking for a white one lol.

  • @waynemiller3845
    @waynemiller3845 Рік тому

    Hi I'm looking for a set of catiltic converters for a c6 grandsport the front ones thanks

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      I believe magnaflow makes affordable high flow cats. Probably cheaper than what used OEM cats would sell for

  • @dgxldegamersxl6404
    @dgxldegamersxl6404 Рік тому

    How much on the odometer

  • @robwest5685
    @robwest5685 Рік тому

    How much for seats?

  • @kosmashionidis
    @kosmashionidis Рік тому +2

    Give it to vtuned, he can fix anything.

  • @rachelbolyard1527
    @rachelbolyard1527 Рік тому

    Are the carpets and headliner not worth anything? Just curious.

    • @scraplifegarage
      @scraplifegarage  Рік тому

      Headliner no, in almost all cases they are so cheap new that they aren’t worth the cost of shipping.
      Carpets are weird market, older cars with mint carpets yes. New cars like this 9/10 carpets are good on salvage cars, so we can pretty much take them out of whatever cars we have on the shelf in the rare case someone needs to buy a carpet on a car this new (flood rebuild, etc)

  • @k.a.d.msrt8326
    @k.a.d.msrt8326 Рік тому

    Reminds me of the camaro some UA-camr gave away

  • @bobbydwheelhouse
    @bobbydwheelhouse Рік тому +1

    Goonzquad watching this thinking they’d repair that in 2 weeks 😂

  • @philjenkins2320
    @philjenkins2320 Рік тому +1

    That car actually looks better bent up than it does new.

  • @vincentgreen5166
    @vincentgreen5166 Рік тому

    Y haven't we seen y'all finish cars ? Y'all take them apart but I never see the final build

  • @brettolague7474
    @brettolague7474 Рік тому

    Just curious how much does the drive train sell for?

  • @rling1976
    @rling1976 Рік тому

    I need the rear wing and lights.

  • @dennisbrill6087
    @dennisbrill6087 2 місяці тому

    I hope you gotta fix that Camaro. Hope you can fix it up. Keep the fixed it up but never gonna have enough Camaro to go around if people just told them all the time so you need to fix it.

  • @ivanwoodworth4958
    @ivanwoodworth4958 Рік тому +1

    That spoiler alone is worth 6k. I own a 2022zl1 1le. And it’s sad to see this car like this.

    • @betonblack3621
      @betonblack3621 Рік тому

      Lol no it costs 6k. Not worth it. Chevy is crazy for that price

  • @adam96blackss
    @adam96blackss Рік тому

    Man you forgot to pull off the shark fin antenna to sell!

  • @chesspiece81
    @chesspiece81 Рік тому

    I'm going to get a 2014-2018 Sierra/Silverado RCSB for my next DD and swap a LT4 with heads, cam, headers, and 2650 or Gen 5 3.0 Whipple.

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      I'd twin turbo whatever engine comes in the truck originally

    • @chesspiece81
      @chesspiece81 Рік тому

      @Chase Sutherland The trucks only come with a 5.3. Armageddon makes a nice kit but having owned almost every version of a modified LS one with a PD blower is my favorite.

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      @Chesspiece the 5.3L it comes with is aluminum block and comes with flex fuel sensor right? Upgraded cam for boost, heads worked for boost or aftermarket heads, and a pair of turbos running e85 would be a monster for far less than a HCI LT4 with a 2650...like a fraction of the cost.
      With that said we all like what we like so what you like is what you should do.
      But I'd probably do a nice LSA with a Kong 2650 over the LT4 setup myself. Should be cheaper to purchase and modify as well as easier to tune since it's not DI.
      However what power level are you aiming for? The stock blower with the right pulley setup, porting, and adequate cooling can make huge power and performs incredibly well.

    • @chesspiece81
      @chesspiece81 Рік тому +1

      @Chase Sutherland I know, another option is an iron L8T block since it will take a lot of stroke and bore. Have it machined for a forged rotating assembly with a 427 or 442CID, PNP LT heads, 3.0 Whipple or F1-A Procharger and easily make 900whp on pump gas at low boost.

    • @robertlyman9789
      @robertlyman9789 Рік тому

      Have you seen the Syclone concept truck?

  • @bobx5400
    @bobx5400 Рік тому

    Love these breakdown videos

  • @scottsymonds1950
    @scottsymonds1950 Рік тому

    awesome, ya said i won a prize, welp how about sending me a finished car? lol great content so far guys keep it up!

  • @nelsoneichelberger6519
    @nelsoneichelberger6519 Рік тому +1

    great parts car 🚗

  • @royp2905
    @royp2905 Рік тому

    Numbers don’t lie but I still love my srt 4 , very fun car

  • @trinisaif
    @trinisaif Рік тому

    TBH i would keep this as it needs just some bodywork from the looks of it.

  • @ALLMUSCLEUSA
    @ALLMUSCLEUSA Рік тому

    You mentioned nothing about the cost of that huge building, maintenance of tools and equipment, ebay returns/carrier issues, taxes and enviro fees, misc bs that pops up out of nowhere, and your labor quote seems a bit low with the amount of guys running around there. Those seem to be fairy tale numbers. I guess if it gets views, it gets view. Nice work.

    • @sutherlacd27
      @sutherlacd27 Рік тому

      To be fair I would assume that they are big enthusiasts so the building, tools, etc double as a huge part of their hobby. So by using it under a business should help them save on personal expenses

  • @akruffneck47
    @akruffneck47 Рік тому

    Hey you forgot to pull the gas cap lid... lol

  • @NoobaudioTx
    @NoobaudioTx Рік тому +1

    MAKE IT THE FIRST TUBE PIPE CAMARO 🤷 LIKE THEY DO WITH THEM 350/370Z'S AND THE CORVETTES

  • @basvandecamp4553
    @basvandecamp4553 Рік тому

    I don't understand the shipping costs. The customer chooses where he wants to buy something and knows it has to be shipped so he pays also for the costs. Or am i crazy?

  • @MetaFuryTank
    @MetaFuryTank Рік тому

    Why they don't take the windows out? They are not worth anything?

  • @carlosch2593
    @carlosch2593 Рік тому

    Seeing that Z/28 above it hurt 🥲