1974 El Camino Desert Queen Sitting For Years! Will It Run/Drive? - NNKH

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Jen and I saw this beauty on FB and we we fell in love! We were told this 1974 Chevy El Camino has been sitting since 2002. The new owner (Tony), pumped up the tires, poured some gas in it and it sputtered. Originally he was going to pull the motor and use it for his boat but decided it would be a crime since the car is all complete. Tony was super cool and let us to come out to do a video and see if the El Camino would run and be road worthy. This is the first video and there will be more very soon as we attempt to breathe live into this old Elco.
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@d_rock_t Год назад

Love it that Jen loves these old junky cars as much as you do. Dont change your style.

@crforfreedom7407 Год назад

🙄

@NewLife-qj9mx Год назад

Agree, I like that shes part of the video

@Jaarzima Год назад

It was nice meeting you today at oreilly! My daughter will not stop talking about Gus! Thanks for the sticker and making her day!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Год назад

Great meeting you guys as well and thanks so much for checking me out the channel!

@Jaarzima Год назад

Always, we look forward to checking all the past videos out!

@mikejennings2346 Год назад

Awwright! Another Road Trip on NNKH with Chris, Jen, and Gus. This is gonna be a lot of fun to watch. Good luck ya'll.

@scroungasworkshop4663 Год назад

I just love it. Jen is the best looking mechanic I’ve ever seen and she looks good twisting a ratchet. It’s a brave move driving it home but I guess that’s half or maybe a quarter of the fun. Gus is the icing on the cake and I love the way you both adore him. What a beautiful family you guys are. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

@1969bonneville Год назад

You have a rare one there. In 74, Chevrolet had the Spirit of America edition available on all models in anticipation of the Bicentennial. They didn't sell very well so 74 was the only year for them. That's the first el camino I've seen. I've seen the option on an Impala, Nova and a Vega before. Probably adds value, but not sure how much. Definitely rare though.

@dcformee123 Год назад

They did make the option in 76 still.

@joellekarma Год назад

I was a Highschool senior in 1987 I bought a 1974 Chevelle Malibu 4 door with a 350 My Mom who was very skilled helped me paint it cannery yellow I drove that car for years. It had a points distributor I converted it to HEI I added a 1970 stock4 barrel manifold and Quadrajet carburetor and dual exhaust. It was no race car but it would travel down the highway with ease at high speeds. You check the Transmission fluid when its running not while engine is shut off.

@DaBossk Год назад

N I C E

@johnnyfisherr2656 Год назад

Exactly

@Hanzyscure Год назад

I think he knows how to check trans fluid on or off.

@joellekarma Год назад

@@Hanzyscure Just suggesting is all

@paxhumana2015 Год назад

@@joellekarma , I would have LS swapped the car and made it have some go.

@Hard_Right Год назад

damn i remember when this channel had like 20,000 subs can't believe how fast it's grown... actually i can believe it, this is THE BEST will it run channel on youtube in my opinion

@jennifersugint Год назад

Thanks for your support! I was just saying that to Chris. I remember the moment he hit 20,000 subs and how excited I was for him. I am over the moon excited for his growth. All from hard work and dedication!. Thanks for watching. We appreciate all the viewers so much.

@Daddyrabbit_2 Год назад

I would have agreed with you over a year ago NSDE! All of their adventures are interesting,informative and entertaining!

@troyrosenbaugh9935 Год назад

This, vice grip, junkyard Diggs

@deerski4426 Год назад

Hi Jenn, you have the same smile as Cheryl Ladd. Beautiful and Not afraid to get dirty! Chris you are awesome and I wish I had a quarter of your knowledge for turning wrenches. And Gus, his beautiful blue eyes get me every time 🐶. I am a new scriber and am so glad I found you 3. ❣️ love from Washington state, jeff

@alexlabs4858 Год назад

I have to agree. This is #1 on my will it run list.

@freewheeler88 Год назад

Chris & Jenn ...Thanks for taking us along on your Florida trip ...Good Times. Love your "Will it Run" Series.👌💥!

@alanmclenon9703 Год назад

Going full "My name is Earl" That is pretty cool, someone in my neighborhood back in the 80s had an SS454 that he kept spotless.

@Ogsonofgroo Год назад

OMG what a desert queen! I just started this episode and am already gobsmacked, one of the few early 70's Chev's that had nice lines and was somewhat practical with almost a half tonne carrying capacity, I am amazed the original cap is there, the project is a diamond in the rough for sure and now I am going to actually watch this with a good bevy and muchies :) Side note ~ Canada killed many of these with rust and I suspect most survivors are in BC, even have a few in my neighbourhood :)

@Pureignition58 Год назад

0:47 My grand father had one like that but it was brown with beige pin striping. Before he bought the camper shell, he took me to San Francisco to visit Alcatraz Island. I pasted out in the bed of the El Camino while we were on the freeway and my grandmother told my grandfather to pull over and she put the air conditioning on and told me to get in the front seat and sit in the middle. Things were so peaceful back then.

@betobsbf Год назад

Very cool to see Jen talking more in the videos! Gus is a very sweet puppy btw

@knockrotter9372 Год назад

that access panel in the trunk is a GM stopgap, the el caminos and malibu wagons shared the same frame and floors, so instead of making a different cast for the elkie floors they just threw a slab of sheetmetal over the rear footwell on the wagon floor and hey lookie now you have a place to put your beer in case you get pulled over

@andrewspirk6502 Год назад

So pumped when I get the new video notification! Love where this channel is going.

@ronaldmiller2740 Год назад

HI NNKH,, CHRIS.. GOING BACK TO SEE PART 1 MAX AND I .. GREAT DRONE SHOT.. SEEING THE EL CAMINO JUST COMING BACK TO LIFE,, THANK TO JEN AND GUS HELP.. WOW!! SPIRT OF U.S.A. ,, THANK'S ALL.. PEACE ..

@carldevries2023 Год назад

Wow!! A “Spirit of America” ElCamino!! I had no idea these existed ❤❤

@wilsonfigueroa1679 Год назад

You guys are a perfect couple and perfect car handy keep flipping and most of all keep it humble I rely admire you guys.

@brettbritton7795 Год назад

The older Chevy small blocks had pressed in rocker arm studs -- running them at high RPM's would pull them out a bit, looks like that is what happened --- they sell threaded studs - pull out the pressed in stud - tap it and thread in the new stud --- Done ! Great videos -- good luck !

@allstylinone5122 Год назад

Love the Spirit of America edition on a ElCamino. 👍

@glennsepelak5113 Год назад

Jen "I love reusing other peoples trash " GOT to Love her!

@modstek Год назад

Four miles to Walmart is farther without breaking down than Sleeperdudes projects lately 😆 Keep up the good work I'm sure the big Sponsors are right around the corner 👍

@lickitup8461 Год назад

Back in 1984 when I was a senior in high school I got a 1969 El Camino out of a farmers field. Changed a junk motor and some bodywork and had myself and awesome hotrod. Just love El Caminos 👍

@paxhumana2015 Год назад

My ex-stepfather had a black one that was from 1970 and it was an SS model. Sadly, there was more rust than truck on the truck, though. If he had not had more issues than a magazine, as well as had been a stable person in his life, then he could have taught myself the art of vehicle maintenance, but, seeing as I have autistic spectrum disorder in real life, I probably would not have made a good mechanic, unfortunately.

@jrnash5329 18 дней назад

I've always had one , after blowing up my big block Camaro I got the 1st '72 El Camino & I've had 5 more. Once I drove one I never wanted to drive anything else , cept maybe another big block Camaro HA !

@matthewpeterson3329 Год назад

Hey bud, you were right in my back yard on this one. It would have been a treat to come meet you and your traveling companions. I know you are trying to film as much as possible so you don't want a bunch of looky loos, but if I could offer a suggestion... drop a vague hint of your general location a few weeks ahead of time. If time allows, maybe shoot out a video short for a meet and greet... not to be recorded necessarily, but I think your following is strong, and folks would like to say hi in person and shoot the shit about cars. I'm certain most of us would be willing to offer support when needed too. Anyway, great stuff as always!!!

@jennifersugint Год назад

Where Are you located?

@matthewpeterson3329 Год назад

@@jennifersugint I'm in Maricopa. It's probably a 45 minute drive from AJ. I usually listen to your show while I work, rather than watching. Between NNKH, Junkyard Digs, and Vice Grip Garage, there is plenty to keep my ears occupied while I work. I love the long format. Keep up the great content!

@karaDee2363 Год назад

The smartest thing you ever did was having Jen on the videos more... And Gus too... But now you have so many subscribers that my comment will get lost in the crowd 🤣 LOL Looking forward to part two..

@jasonpetrich4141 Год назад

Oh my good God where did you get that picture of David!!!??? That's amazing, one of the best guys at hotrod!! Love roadkill... dude you got a nice ride and it comes with the topper!! Score. I have always loved the elcos all the body styles, I only drive trucks And love the g body's, So it's the best of both worlds.

@sheldonbenson4510 Год назад

You do great work bringing all these cars and trucks back to life,love your videos,and I noticed you are wearing a diesel creek t shirt Matt has a great channel to

@gigigiseleworld Год назад

Love your channel... "I still think that Discovery Channel" should offer you a contract. Safe travels 🥾🥾

@zBrainlezz Год назад

I'd agree, but Discovery Channel has a habit of signing RU-vidrs up to do their own TV shows and then screwing them up after the show ends. I mean, look at what happened to RESTORED

@mayhem035 Год назад

Koa campgrounds are the best! Back in the 80's they started on those cabins ! I was 10 years old.. love the video!

@livinglikarockstar Год назад

Dad gave me his worn out 77 el camino for my high school graduation present in 84. built a 396 out of used parts here and there and drove the wheels off it! She's a keeper, special edition!

@keithjefferies9862 Год назад

Just love these trips away with Jen and Gus and i can see your enjoying every minute Chris

@steelwheels327 Год назад

Love El Caminos!! too! The hidden storage was because the EC. was built from the same platform as their station wagon so the spot where the storage is located is exactly where the backseat passengers feet would be at.

@jerrywilliams9190 Год назад

Jen's a FOX! Chris?......he's not too bad either. SUPER nice guy and very knowledgeable and helpful - easy to follow/understand.

@jasonspringett5367 Год назад

yesss, I been waiting for this one!!

@jstar1000 Год назад

Diesel Creek T shirt love it, Matt is the man!

@twinkie27271 Год назад

I was looking to see if Matt commented.

@MountainAdventures1 Год назад

I have an '86 El Camino (the Cruck). If you do a decent driver-level restoration, you'll never want to get rid of it. Only disadvantage is that it draws a lot of attention to itself, be prepared to have someone come over and talk to you every time you make a stop. I've also had traffic swerve out of their lane and almost crash into me because they took their eyes off the road to look at it. Hope you make the journey without incident.

@Rezcue337llc Год назад

The only way a revive trip video be more interesting is the cost breakdown. Granted power to this fella and his channel to get reimbursed for clicks on this content. Just believe 900$ shipping quote and the 2-3 week wait time doesn’t seem high anymore.

@Spennyman10 Год назад

Spirit of America edition. Nice find.

@cliffweinan3907 Год назад

Brings back memories of my 73 El Camino restoration. Nearly everything needs TLC, but they are fixable. With 4 coil springs, the 3rd generation El Camino rides so smooth over a pickup truck. El Camino and Ranchero are the original SUV, sport trucks.

@geirmyklebust Год назад

My daily drive since 2017, blue and white '74 Camino, still love this car. Slot mag rims, Speedhut gauges, nice steering wheel, and nice seats.

@paulcarter2907 3 месяца назад

What an untidy engine bay..Pipes and tubes everywhere it seems..Others seem much simpler..Great video Chris, again, thanks...

@onecrak Год назад

You guys are just cool man, cheers from Australia 👍👍👍👍

@evilborg Год назад

i loved the El Camino -- as a kid growing up in the 70's i always wished to own one but never got a chance

@Blucenturion344 Год назад

This is hands down my fav vid of yours, Chris! Just outrageously great! Jen is worth her weight in gold in your productions, and life!

@geebopbaluba1591 Год назад

When I was a senior in high school in 1974 a friend of mine had a 74 SS 454 Elco and man I’m sure it belonged to his dad but damn I loved that car.

@stanleyflory6702 Год назад

Sportin the Diesel Creek shirt! The real star in that driveway was the mid 90's Country Coach Magna! Those years were prone to bad cams it seams. I got a 350 out of a 76 Impala a old lady owned and it had the bad cam, but a off the shelf parts store "350 hydraulic" Isky cam and lifter set fixed it right up! Got many miles out of that motor!

@rickmunson8317 Год назад

My brother had a Camino. Always was working on it. Enjoy the videos. Enjoy seeing you all together on your adventures.

@megagregg Год назад

Obviously the stud on that rocker was pulled out a little. You can see it has more clearance under it than the others. This happens when you rev those really hard.

@georgetubbs8211 Год назад

I NOTICED THE STUD HAD PULLED SOME TO

@megagregg Год назад

@@georgetubbs8211 yeah he probably needs to tap some threads and put some threaded studs in. He'll find out sooner or later when he takes a closer look or reads this comment.

@spacecomma4355 Год назад

I came here to say this. I can't believe so few people saw it.

@burtbacarach5034 Год назад

My first vehicle was a 74 El Camino,350 2 barrel TH 350.Thing was black and white,black interior with swivel buckets and a console.Bought it in 1980 for way to much money,it had been hit in the front and the frame was wacked,first time I washed it a the car wash the paint peeled off in sheets,Car was a total turd and I loved it!I've had a couple more since then,a 77 and an 81,somsday I may own another,Great vid!

@annafraley5388 6 месяцев назад

These fly out to get a junk car and drive it back home videos are GREAT ..!!!👍👏🥳✅

@TechyRodsWire Год назад

my fave channel now!!! made my day to see a new video!! love you guys!

@MrJohnBabcock Год назад

Great video! Love that NNJenn and Gus came along for the trip and support. Was fun watching all the side bits of the trip as well as the mechanicing. Keep doing you!

@debbiebermudez5890 10 месяцев назад

Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍 Man you done it right you can’t go wrong! Am the owner of the 1976 GMC Sprint 400 cid had 60,000 one year ago now 68,000 miles . Good luck on work ! 👀😎👍🇺🇸👀😎👍🇺🇸

@royfrye2871 Год назад

Great video. Congrats. You are the proud owners of a Spirit of America El Camino! Sweet!👍👍⚡⚡⚡🇺🇸

@kc0lif Год назад

i like that generation of el camino especially with camper shell.

@Bigdaddyslasher Год назад

Those old 350 heads the rocker arm bolts are notorious for pulling out of the head because they're not threaded in. High RPMs kill them ask me how I know LOL.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Год назад

Interesting! That might explain a couple things. Maybe they're already partially pulled out. I was thinking it's collapsed lifters

@Bigdaddyslasher Год назад

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow you're more than likely right since that motor has been sitting so long. Keep making the videos I love what you're doing.

@goldysgarage189 Год назад

Dude, I spit my evening coffee across the room upon viewing that David ‘def leopard’ Freiburger pic. Shampooing the carpet after posting this

@jennifersugint Год назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol so you get our sense of humor then

@jrgenfriborg3508 Год назад

Hi. I’m 64- had 2 of them when I was 19 -20 years. Loved them.

@mjbray3525 Год назад

Those starburst panels were GM’s solution for customers who didn’t spring for the clock option. My Chevelle has one in the cluster too lol

@williamcleveland9218 Год назад

My first new car was a 1974 Elcamino, I paid 3700 out the door. It was two tone blue on blue 350 power steering and brakes.

@PoleBarnGarage Год назад

When you find a toolbox/glovebox/dashboard entirely full of spark plugs in a vehicle, your confidence levels drop dramatically.

@whitepunch1392 Год назад

Back in the day them bumper jacks was a dime a dozen . Wish I still had one .

@frankm8533 Год назад

Great episode I could do this stuff all the time. That's a awsome car

@pdrphil8159 Год назад

My 1st car was a 73 Chevelle.. Id love to find one thats not a bucket-o-rust. The 74 Camino is based off the Chevelle . I love em. Most came with the 170 hp 350. Low compression smog hogs . The EPA won out & killed the muscle cars for 25 yrs. But , you could buy them cheap in the 80's . Love to find a Chevy Monza Spyder.. I had a 77' with the small V8 In hi school. It had a 262 I think. I had to practically pull the motor to get the back 2 plugs out.. A lot of em were crushed because the frames rotted at the wheel wells..

@mikebatl1 Год назад

I was getting nervous . Wasn't a video for a minute . I like your road trip videos, nice bonus for the week.

@markduncan6690 6 месяцев назад

I just Love it ! Spirit of America Baby!

@terrye6853 Год назад

Another really nice episode, appreciate the work you guys put in to get these done

@stevesalvage1089 Год назад

Great team work there ! Very entertaining ! Keep up the great content I'm a big fan !

@jobu9224 Год назад

You are a brilliant mechanic. In awe that you can work on absolutely anything. That is talent.

@somerandomguy3868 Год назад

As I recall and it's been a minute, those trucks/cars were pretty useful

@Lugnut64052 Год назад

They were. Lots of guys put shells on them and used them for light construction.

@chugaaa Год назад

Love this channel so much, I wish they could post every day! Lol. Good luck on your way back it looks a bit crusty 🙏🏻

@davidwoollett1877 Год назад

Great video! Love 1973 -1976 Chevelles/Lagunas. My second car was a 1974 malibu that ended up getting a cam, quadrajet, duals and a posi/sway bar from an olds cutlass with 3 55:1 gear and i ran 4 AFX scat trac L- 50-15s on the back. That car was so cool. That was 1980. Keep bringing the great videos!

@Jlmartin25 5 месяцев назад

Best ever channel on youtube! Keeping what you’re doing!

@dickritchie2596 Год назад

Who wouldn’t love these three? 👍🏻🇺🇸

@RubenChickenFences Год назад

Loving this video as usual. Please give us more.

@DT7967 Год назад

Been watching Vise Grip Garage for years and found you guys. I was a mechanic for many years. Unless someone did this kind of work, they do not understand how difficult it can be. Jen is a trooper however I'm sure some of the stuff has to be edited out!-:) She's always smiling but my wife does not like to help me working on cars because sometimes I get kind of irritated working on them!

@lawrenceengel3330 Год назад

Sure do love watching these adventures you three get up to 👌

@larryreagan6936 Год назад

That's a 1974 El Camino Spirit of America.. a pretty rare car actually!

@JDnBeastlet Год назад

Great video. I really like your approach to solving problems on the fly - wish I was more like that but we've all got our own strengths! Great to see Jen and Gus along for the adventure. Take care!

@jefferybye2169 Год назад

Greetings Chris and Jen and Gus, from Jeff in Pennsville, i love these will it run videos that your traveling too..great work like always..

@jayyin88 Год назад

Having the significant other who supports your hobby is a true blessing. You don’t know how much I envy you for that.

@magicmarouke1425 Год назад

Dude ,I absolutely love these rescues from scratch. Especially the will it drive home part . Like the 70’s vehicles you choose too . Keep up the good work

@BradleyKole Год назад

You’re my favorite RU-vidr

@davidsnyder2000 Год назад

Great video guys…love Gus❤️🙂 And I think the butterfly/moth was attracted to Jen’s energy. If I were to say more, you guys would think i’m nuts. Animals and God’s other creatures know good souls when they find them…it’s your positive energy guys🙂👍❤️🙏 Much love👍

@ulfhellquist6172 Год назад

My favourite channel :-) Looking forward to the next one! Greetings from Sweden!

@danielsmith8412 Год назад

Not even a car guy but love watching your videos. Keep doing cross county drives. Love your style and explanations on how things work!!!

@alanmclenon9703 Год назад

Those 70s GM small blocks are notorious for soft cams, had a 77 Impala wagon with a 305 and it started clacking and the rocker came off and it dropped a valve, all I can figure is it got jammed up and broke the top of the valve off or knocked out the spring keeper, either way it was catastrophic.

@ecannon649 Год назад

Great video, looking forward to the next. If that cam is wiping the lodes out that means the metal shavings are all in the engine. I wiped a lobe in my sbc years ago and it wound up killing my bearings etc. Best of luck to you guys.

@tuguybear930 Год назад

As it happens I've been reading a book about Dog's senses. It no surprise to me that Gus knew that piece of plastic was in the ground. A Dog's sense of smell is incredible.

@frankiesanchez8565 Год назад

Hi Chris it was nice to finally meet my favorite RU-vidr here in New Mexico I’m the guy you seen this morning at Arby’s hop y’all have a great safe trip back home can’t wait to see the new video soon

@tentotwo8290 Год назад

Absolutely love your style of videos, can’t believe I only found you a week ago. Thanks to all three of you for your hard work. All the best from across the pond. (North Wales)

@clstjam4321 Год назад

Is it just me or did that rocker stud look like it was taller than those adjacent? Some old SBCs are known for lifting those press-in rocker studs. I've had it happen three times on three motors. The fix is drilling and tapping them out and replacing them with screw in studs.

@prevost8686 Год назад

If you were on a tight budget you could “pin” the pressed in studs. You drilled through the pedestal,through the stud, and then hammer a hardened pin through both. A lot of dirt track guys who were broke would pin them as it was far cheaper than machining and installing screw in studs.

@alexanderlove8465 Год назад

Excited for this video!

@DG-mi2mc Год назад

So glad i Found your channel. No nonsense, Quality content. Love it! 🙏

@chicagovasko Год назад

I love this channel. Bro your my street release.

@Bigdaddyslasher Год назад

Nice ride

@saxmanbrad Год назад

truly look forward to every single new vid! love the content, thanks from Annapolis!

@richardthomas1743 Год назад

Hey Chris, Jen and Gus! Hell yeah lets do this!!

@brucebociung820 Год назад

I sold that El Camino to the guy you bought it from It has a rebuilt engine in it with 30,000 miles on it The receipt for the engine is in that paperwork I bought the car from the son of the original owner

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Год назад

That's so cool that you ended up seeing this video! And yes I haven't dug through all the receipts yet but he did mention that it was a rebuilt engine bored 30 over.