1973 Chevy Suburban 454 Sitting 23 years - Will It Run And Drive?
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In this video Jen, Gus and I fly out to Las Vegas to buy a 1973 Chevy Suburban Cheyenne Super 20. Its been sitting since 1999. Drop a battery in, with fresh fuel and go? Game on!
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That's my aunt Lynn's house, I remember climbing into that truck every day asking her to take me on a ride. Thank you for bringing it back to life!❤
Bummer they didn't seem to see your comment. That must be really weird seeing it up and running again!
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 I didnt think UA-camrs wanna identify physical premises …
I always say the mark of a good youtuber is fan interaction...
I like that you don't complain and don't give up easy. Your a good mechanic. Your girl friend is also very helpful.
Those old 454s are a beast. My step dad had an early 80s with no cat and I had a jetski that took 110 octane (low-lead) premixed fuel. Well, he ran that 2 stroke premixed 110 octane with lead and the thing just ran like nothing.
Also, welcome to the west coast/desert. You'll find lots of old vehicles with no rust. My 05 Sierra and 05 Ram both have no rust while others on the east coast have rotted rockers, cab corners, bedsides, etc.
Why can’t I stop watching this video? These guys are so much fun and seem like a fun pair. The puppy is adorable. Very positive vibe
I love how excited Jen gets with this stuff. Very supportive.
All an act
@@hankhill3417 doesn't matter. I still like it.
@@swatson0061 not really an act idk why he would say that kinda odd lol
"ya said diesel, right?"
@@hankhill3417 your weird
The great thing about Jen is she just keeps smiling no matter what crazy crap you drag her into to! Yes, can I please ride home in a dust covered broken down piece of shat! 😂
She's definitely a keeper!
Jen is so sweet, and they both treat each other so well, much respect to you two kids! Luv the vids!
Yup, I think 98% of wives/girlfriends would NEVER go for an adventure like that. None that I have ever met anyway.
Jen only is unhappy when Chris strands them out in the middle of nowhere lol
It's called being rich.
You guys are a great couple ,Jen is so bubbly and happy and I imagine a great companion . Love the work you do and the hands on repairs . 👍👍👍👍👍
I just noticed myself get a little grin watching that engine running right before you convinced the last cylinder. Something very soothing and satisfying about watching this stuff. Thanks yall.
It's ASMR for gearheads.
No arrogance, humble and doesn't have the need to make viewers laugh at corny things. Very refreshing, very much appreciate your instructional content. Keep it up.
I love your never give up attitude! The Suburban is great and I'd love to see you guys drive it back home. The people in Vegas are super nice as well, it was great of those guys to help out with the wheels. Can't wait for episode 2!
Keep on keeping on Jen send me your # 😁
Can't beat a old school Chevy Suburban 4x4 SUV with a Chevy big block 454 V8 engine under the hood , plus that year 1973 was a great body style for these as well 🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍
I wish I could find a woman as supportive as this woman is. You are an absolute dream and you my friend are a lucky man
I think it might be worth a new manifold and fuel pump. Nice work.
Fuel pump was one of my first thoughts too!
Hell yeh it’s worth the parts, 454 block’s alone are going for $1500 or better, they are getting rare. 🐾✌️🇺🇸
Really found this one interesting. What a challenge. Its really cool that Jen gets so excited about the project as well. Keep those vid's coming.
Just wanted to say how much i enjoy your videos. I enjoy Dereks video and not knocking him at all, But all the silly talk gets old. Yours is so much better. Your editing, content and sense of humor is so much better! You will soon be the new King of this type of Video!
Nah but seriously though I can’t take it the silly talk is just not for me
@@kershcwood247 same, he's a great dude and knows his stuff, just not for me.
Very impressive mechanic skills!
That was so neat seeing those guys coming out to help you. They looked just as happy to get that old suburban going as you were.
Timing is off .. adjustment on the rockers
But nice job Chevy is the most for giving engine... 👌
Funnel with the lip works great
There are Still some good people in the world..
@@darrinpeterson6318forgiving is one word, but yes
Chris has the best "Will It Run" content on UA-cam.
I've watch a bunch of these types of videos, and other videos are typically a 3 hour affair with no editing and will put you to sleep with their lack of character.
Truer words have never been spoken! His channel is going to blow up!
Yeah true! I’m just starting to watch this one but the fact that this is his is awesome. What a find🎉
Can't think of any "Will it run" channel having that effect on me... *cough* junkyard dig *cough* vice grip garage *cough*
@@BXtremP i don't know what you're trying to say..i like jyd and vgg..there are alot of will it run channels who don't even show the process of even wrenching ..those are the "hollywood" channels..i like alot of other people have been turning wrenches my whole life and for me that's over 30 years...if you don't like someones channel don't watch but don't try to armchair and talk down about them on other channels..it makes you look like a fool
I have to agree. I've watched others and they are boring. They talk to slow, drag on and just not very entertaining.
Man your woman is a keeper bro, out here supporting your dreams and hobbies and keeping a smile on her face the whole time.
I’ve watched a ton of your videos and always impressed with your mechanical knowledge and genuine positive attitude. Gus is a bonus! He’s awesome and so fun to see him in your videos. Thanks for the content.
Definitely going to run but I wonder how much gas it is going to drink first 😂😂 nice keep the oldies alive😂😂😂 keep it coming
it need lpg hhhhh😁😁😁
I can't wait for part 2. This is awesome. I hope this goes all the way and you guys get to drive it back. I love these adventures!!!
Yeah fully agree i would definitely watch a part 2. Very cool Suburban revival and i'm European BTW.. super cute dog too !
Really hope he finishes this one!
I hope so they gone this far cant let the intake stop you.
You drove a testiclela to a auto parts store. Bought 20 gallons of oil products and chemicals to get a 454 Chevy to run. THAT DID IT!!!!!!!
Liked and subscribed. : )
Flying around with his beautiful wife, wrenching on Subs in the desert ... starting to question my life choices over here😂
Nice save from that resting place. Fun to see your wife goes along and like it.
Chris and Jens general confusion and lack of interest in the Tesla is my favorite part of this video
I sure admire your stick-with-itness! Just one setback after another and you kept slugging on through! That's one solid Suburban. You couldn't find one that good 25 years newer here in Ontario. I just couldn't believe the lack of rust even in the brakes! And with the 454/400 combo it'll tow a barn. Good save.
You are not just a good mechanic you are also Relentless!! a good combination I can't believe you kept going and persevered well almost did.. I still consider it a win you got it running glad I found your Channel
Dang this is maybe the greatest comeback revival vid I've seen. Starting with that dust caked engine bay, a stuck crank, and when the distributor didn't spin I had to check the video runtime cuz I thought for sure a very different end to the video would be near.
Amazing persistence through the desert rain!!
I hope you go back and finish rescuing that Suburban, very excited about this one.
Idk why but I’ve always loved Suburbans, GMC & CHEVY, I’ve owned a few, I now have a 2004. The LS is just what Chevy needed for these. This year is awesome. Was cool before suburbans were cool. Anyway I still have much more to watch on this video
Your channel is so amazing! The content is so down to Earth, no pretending to be some Divas or know it alls. Its awesome Jen likes to get involved and help out o much! Who wouldnt take their family pet??? Please do a Part 2, its an oldie but a goodie and deserves to live on! Love the channel and look forward to each new video! Keep up the great work!
I miss Gus. Can't wait to see him out on the river this summer. Have a safe trip!
Pick up, blazer or suburban, to me this is the most beautiful front chevrolet ever made!
Shame this one didn't work out. I thought it would just need a battery and some fettling to get it running, but it started throwing up one suprise problem after another..
I admire your determination..
A valiant effort.
I learn more about how cars actually work here than I ever thought I would know. Awesome content, plus Jen and Gus!
At least with old-school cars and trucks. Fuel injection and OBD2 systems are a whole different breed for the most part. But the basics are still the same at least like spark, compression, fuel, etc, etc.
Man do I learn a lot of tricks from you Chris! The decades of your hard work really shows in these videos. You would think every “will it run” video would be the same but there not. I really appreciate you sharing all the trade secrets that you’ve learned. Back in the day, no senior mechanic would share his tips and tricks with any young guy in fear that young guy, being me, might take his job one day….at least that has been my experiences being 53yrs old….I’m definitely old school. Things have definitely changed over the generations. Thanks again👍 And my thoughts and and prayers are with you, Jen and the little man Gus. I love the fur baby 😄….A gift from God❤️😊
1973 was the first year for those generation Chev & GMC Suburbans, K5 Blazers, Jimmys, pickups, & medium dutys. 1991 was the last year for them except for the regular cab pickups & medium dutys which were discontinued before that year. The half ton & three quarter ton regular cab pickups were the first to go in 1987, & the one ton regular cab pickups were next in line to go in 1989. It was either 1989 or 1990 when the medium dutys were discontinued.
I love the old U-Haul truck that the guy was driving, with both wheels on the right side rear and one missing on the left side rear.
You are the mechanic man 100%
Great job guys. Hope you get it home!
My first car was the family hand-me-down 1977 Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton 454. What a monster :) Back when you could put any kind of fuel except diesel in it to run. I don't care how de-tuned they were or anything else, that ride will always be my favorite. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I grew up with one of these as well. My dad had it to haul his stock car and for family trips.
Yep I'm the one who started the conversation about the groove in the rotors. Factory GM rotors had a groove in the middle. Just like the Monte Carlo! 😁
Man that's nice, pretty deluxe with rear air. My parents bought one used in 1974, a 1973 with a 350, it was burnt orange with wood side trim, yours looks like it may have originally been the same color.
I love how she is so supportive of him sticking by his side. We need more women like her. Not one complaint from her and she always is smiling. When she said you Said diesel right lmaò 😂😂😂. Good Content.
She's perfect. Smoking hot, chill and likes these old Chevys. One in a million!
No way that was an hour! I just got motivation to get my 2002 suburban running. Thanks Chris!
There is no space left in the engine did not open it, you're awesome ❤
Summit Racing has the intake manifolds. Great job resurrecting the Suburban! I’m looking forward to Part two !
I love watching the outtakes. Yall are funny and actually friends. It's awesome. Keep em coming
Great find I love suburbans no matter the year I've had a 85 ,94 and a 01 Chevy for life!
So admire your persistence, fortitude and skills..You would have been such an asset on the wagon trains..It's your can do attitude, priceless, well done. Made America Great..!
A rig like that is all about the smiles per gallon!! It’s really impressive to witness your level of knowledge! And then you’re humorous together! You said diesel? Stop it! 😂 Absolutely love the suburban! 👍🏻❤️👍🏻🇺🇸
Hardest working pair on the tube, you doing an amazing work AND keeping it interesting all a long. Love it and subscribe it.
I bought a 67 Chevy Impala from it's 1st owner and he was a believer in marvel mystery oil. Every oil change he would use it and once a month in the gas. When I sold it the new owner brought the engine to work with the heads off. They looked like they were brand new!!! Cylinder wals perfect. Only a little wear! The engine has 117.000 miles and looked like it had 5000 miles!!! Not kidding!
Just about the same time this old girl got parked, I got my 1999 3/4T, 454 Suburban and had it for a wonderful 16 years and drove it almost 400,000 miles! Truly the best vehicle I have ever owned to this day (66 and counting). I wish you all the luck (you'll need it to drive it home) should you choose to follow through! Amazing problem solving on the fly and with no tools in hand. Really impressed with all the obstacles you hurdled in 3 days! Count me as another SUBSCRIBER!
I was impressed with your ingenuity on getting the stuck cam/valve train to spin to line up the timing gears and also the rocker stud shim trick to bypass the groove worn in it. Nicely done! Can't wait to see if the Suburban can make it to PA!
This truck is in awesome shape for its age!!!Another great road trip for you guys and Gus!!!!
Chris this is my favorite Will it Run episode and I’ve seen em all. Crazy how much you did with just hand tools! And that old suburban is really sweet.
Wow, it's amazing to see you taking on the challenge of restoring and fixing a classic car like the 1973 Chevy Suburban 454! It takes a lot of dedication, patience, and skill to bring an older vehicle back to life, and you should be proud of yourselves for taking on such a rewarding project.
As you work on restoring and fixing your Suburban, remember that every step you take is bringing you closer to your goal of a fully functional and beautiful vehicle. There may be times when the work feels overwhelming or frustrating, but keep pushing through and don't give up! You'll learn so much along the way and develop valuable skills that you can apply to future projects.
And when you finally get to drive your Suburban down the road, feeling the power of the engine and the wind in your hair, you'll know that all of your hard work was worth it. Keep up the great work and enjoy the journey!
Sending good vibes that we'll be watching you two road-tripping it back to PA! You two (three including the Gus man) are great! I really enjoy being able to just sit back and forget about the world while I watch y'alls videos. Chris, thanks for taking the time to show us all the "ins and outs" of the issues and good luck with the extra flip flops!! hahaha! Y'all take care - thank you for all that you do to get these published for us to watch, we enjoy it! Darren in TX
It looked a dawdle but turned out to be a pain. The big man sussed it out as usual. Great work, brilliant channel.
It remind me so much, working with my dad, in the garage, in my country Argentina. So many memories, come to mind. You get to do, what you love and you have your wife helping, and not complaining.
man, that guy is not only superbly skilled , but he can work like a ....... quite amazing and astonishing and thank god for youtube that makes this worthwhile.
So it’s a wet Sunday here in the Uk and I’m so looking forward to watching this . Love these type videos and honestly it could be twice as long and I would be happy . Love everything you guys do 👍
i am in England, just came across this channel by accident and its also the type i like to watch.. esp as wind and rain so bad i cant work on my Japanese 4x4s, old Toyota pick up and Pajero Mitsubishi..
Oh yeah made my day. Revival with NNKH fam. Perfect!!!
Our '76 Chevy Blazer was crispy when we sold it in the 80's. Even with undercoating they were known for being rust prone. But I loved ours, too
In81 - 82 I had a 75 Suburban 454 , automatic , 2 wheel drive , GO LIKE HELL !
What's the point of having a dog if you're not going to take them on vacation? They're your kids, your baby's, your love, I see you care about your kid, so thank you for including Gus, we the people love to see him as mush as possible
I have owned several Suburbans and currently own a 96 Big Block K20 Suburban, so I am interested in seeing you fix this and drive it back home. Chevys back then were so much easier to work on. Maybe you can find a junkyard intake? I enjoyed the episode.
Hay Chris can't wait to see part 2 interested in seeing you drive it home tom Dan CT
I personally would love to see you finish this rig
I haven't finished watching yet but i actually liked the black wheels.
That hour just flew by - can't wait for a part 2! Really want to see how it cleans up inside, I'm sure Jen will get it looking brand new.
You mean how the rental Tesla will clean up, after being filled with tires, cages, etc, and having it's doors kicked closed?
I LOVE that you bring gus on all your adventures, whoever said to leave him home is wrong. He gets to see the world and be with his mom and dad all day. Way better than being without mom and dad for all that time. He loves it too, you can tell when your dog hates something and Gus man does NOT hate these adventures. Hes a good boy. Also, love these south west will it run and drive home adventures. I hope you do these a lot more in the future.
if the world was full of Jen's it would be such a better place, she seems to be down for whatever and always happy!
Chris:
A few years back a guy from Reading was cleaning out his hunting cabin up in Potter or Sullivan county and he got the hantavirus. He died in the hospital. One of the problems is that it’s so rare east of the Mississippi that doctors don’t spot it right off.
Probably not much that you can do with Gus and the chickens but I had a dog get so sick that he had to overnight in the vet hospital. At the time we blamed it on eating Canada goose poop but we never were sure.
Love watching your new video. Such a great mechanic. Love to see Jen and the gus man. Keep em coming mate. Can't wait for part 2 now. Love you all ❤
You are good at what you do…..great stuff
My first video from y’all and I’m a fan, I got to say I like how you actually show the work you do and take the time to explain it all, thank you.
It’s a Big block 454 truck! That alone makes this Suburban worth restoring. 😁
Those were some good people you were dealing with. I love how Jenn is all smiles the whole time. The Suburban is my favorite. You seem like a great guy and I like the content so far. Earned a sub.
Awesome truck, hope to see more! Great attitudes and perseverance make for another great video! Thanks Chris and Jen!!!
i'm not even a car guy but watching your process is amazing.
My family owned a '76 Blazer (basically the 2-door version of this beast). We may have just gotten a lemon, but it turned out to be the single worst auto purchase we ever made. Within a few months of buying it (new), the fuel pump went out, the underside started to rust out, the fuel gauge stopped working, the rear window crank mechanism broke... I could go on and on. To add insult to injury, it got about 10-12 mpg combined city/highway. By the time the car was less than three years old, it seemed like at least 2/3 of the engine had been replaced. I ended up selling the car for next to nothing and was just happy to be rid of it. That said, I did love the way the engine roared... when I could actually get the thing started.
Great episode! Don't give up! Looking forward to seeing you guys drive that battleship back home.
Most people would have given up when they realized the distributor wasn't moving. I admire your commitment!
Keep up the great work and content!
Absolutely great content. Quickly becoming the top of my list for enjoyment. This guy is so knowledgeable and super cool, laid back kinda guy. Oh yeah, I love the dachshund!
This is one of the greatest cars ever made ! Until 1999 Chevy Suburban is the best ! Chris is such a great patient guy ! Jen is one of the rarest good women to find. Keep up the good work ! Love from Libya !
They're definitely promoting this video because of Jen and her actress good looks 30k to 1M soon.
Yet another awesome episode of your adventures… “you said diesel, right?” has got to be the best line in the 59min!😂
You’re the man I’d want with me on a road trip! You make the timing chain replacement seem like a normal everyday chore! Happy trails.
Reminds me of my grandfather's suburban, I loved that old tank. Good old beast . Just lean over and take a nap on the bench style seat . And the old GM v8 .
Well, from reading the comments everybody loves Jen. Now for the long drive home.
Great content. You and Jen and Gus re always a joy to watch. You’ve inspired me to do a couple of restorations myself. Blessings y’all…be careful and have fun.
I'm not a hatter but you started backwards roflmfao ..... u always , always always first check engine being frozen up , see u could have lubed up cylinders b4 going to get tires and rims , u got rookie rookie rookie written all over you ....
.... you don't even sound like a experienced mechanic
Wow! Your aptitude to get this beauty running is relentless, I would’ve given up as soon as realizing the timing chain was broken. 😂 good work man. Watched the entire thing super entertaining.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that smells marvel mystery oil every time I use it
Malaysian here. My dad was a college student in Arkansas during the 80s and the college church lended him their Suburban to drive around town if needed. Just imagine a small Asian guy had to drive a big truck. Sometimes he and other 10 Malaysian students ride the Suburban just fine.
You guys are so fun to watch. I love the adventure road trip feel and all the fixes along the way!
Stumbled across this channel and I must say, this is the definition of the American Dream. Two people who have worked hard to become the best they can be. Wow! 🎉
Randomly found this video and your channel. I love the commentary you give, how excited Jen is about things and Gus is adorable!
Wow, I was riveted to your diagnosis, when you cranked that over my jaw dropped!!
Great to see Jen in the video. She's good help and doesn't mind getting her hands dirty . Gus is a great supervisor. Love this old rig.