Will an Old Chevy Start After Sitting for 20 Years??

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Today we bring an old Chevy back to life after sitting abandoned for 20 years!
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@d.r.ledbetter2286 3 года назад

12:48 I almost fell off my chair laughing when Kevin banged his head while trying a smooth move and Mook was trying not to laugh out loud

@LeroySains 3 года назад

I died laughing too

@dcummings7253 3 года назад

It's called target fixation and it killed a lot of ground attack pilots.

@dieseladdic1074 3 года назад

Me to

@BELLEVERIC 2 года назад

duuuude lmao ahahahahha i totally missed that part of the video thanks for the laugh

@feliperenan6627 2 года назад

LMAO i'll have to agree with KEVIN on that one; the set up was perfect but the execution rofl

@icondonnied 3 года назад

Please save the radio! It's a Spark-O-Matic! If you don't want it, I'll pay for shipping to MI and restore it!

@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 3 года назад

Damn straight man, they was the sht back in the day!

@PublicWifi 3 года назад

12:49 We know what you were doing! LOL

@brodyschmidt4302 3 года назад

My man kevin was trying to be smooth but ended up smashin his head into the hood

@thehomeboy8139 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂

@timesthree5757 3 года назад

He did get a hug out of it so a win.

@gabrielvieira6529 2 года назад

lolollolol

@feron450 3 года назад

Whoever built that starter deserves a damn medal.

@TheChris1299100 3 года назад

I must have been built on a Wednesday!

@JunkyardDigs 3 года назад

You guys clearly haven't seen our IDI revival

@redsion23 3 года назад

Yeah that IDI starter was invincible 😂

@itsurmombruh1391 3 года назад

@@TheChris1299100 I was built on a Sunday

@FJTovar 3 года назад

@@JunkyardDigs Please find a Chevy # CHEVELLE 73-77. I have one 74 red, 350 w/4b carb, it is the first car I bought. I always drove a square body of my dad.

@TheParaglock 3 года назад

When you try to be a smooth operator.....and you smash your head on the hood.

@jgott1745 3 года назад

Yeah, he almost got knocked the f*ck out lol

@KaiserBruh 3 года назад

tall guy problems

@ragnarocking 3 года назад

I laughed so f'n hard when that happened.

@102Help 3 года назад

Smoooooth Operaaaaatooor

@airenesivad2975 3 года назад

Old Chevys never die. They just rust out and get sticky.

@hunterpowers1829 3 года назад

All that thing needs is a 454, a muther thumper cam, and some long tube headers

@RandyClassicCarsFan 3 года назад

@@hunterpowers1829 yeah atleast something other than the fucked 350. sounds horrible

@jameslandon4126 2 года назад

They die all too often.

@sammymold3556 2 года назад

Bit like me ;)

@trucks_n_tractors_6335 2 года назад

@@jameslandon4126 nah man old ford and Chevy pickups don’t die where as dodges they do

@wes11bravo 3 года назад

Kevin: Hang on, it's on fire. Mook: (enthusiastically) AWESOME!

@noahtaylor6374 3 года назад

Can we all take a moment to appreciate that he has a leather holster for his pliers?

@benmiller5015 3 года назад

It is iowa lol I mean they have a radio station that plays yodel lol

@blakehipp8081 3 года назад

I have one I Carrie on a daily that has a spot for a flat head screw driver pliers and an adjustable crescent wrench

@gunners4129 3 года назад

Leatherman come with them...

@masonlunn7193 3 года назад

@@blakehipp8081 you mean a chisel and an adjustable hammer😄😄

@mattlinthicum4207 3 года назад

its epic, all menly man need them

@EslayerTM 3 года назад

when the radio started to yodel that caught me so off guard lmao

@mikeorr3333 3 года назад

Every country station within a 100 mile radius owns the presets on that truck. It's like my grandfather owned it.

@michealsides6557 3 года назад

And then Johnny Paycheck right after lol

@remmsee 3 года назад

What surprises me the most is that the turbo hydromatic transmission wasn’t empty. I’ve worked on plenty, and I swear those things were designed to leak

@LGemini 3 года назад

The chemistry between you two is great! I love watching you both work.

@RJenkins6586 3 года назад

Under hood camera, at first I thought the fender was blue and you found the truck version of VGG's Independence.

@cjpeek5807 3 года назад

So did I

@willjoo5976 3 года назад

My first thought

@davyleupz 3 года назад

The yodeling music was perfect 👌. 😂😎

@rsprockets7846 3 года назад

That music was from 1975. Time warp

@davidchristie3913 3 года назад

@@rsprockets7846 1946

@AlanGresov 3 года назад

I preferred the yodeling fan myself

@KameraShy 3 года назад

And don't need to worry about a YT copyright strike

@johnszabo7650 10 месяцев назад

Kevin and Mook you Rock SO much fun to see you fix trucks and cars. Good luck with your Shop work. 😅😅😅😅😊

@tgood1985 3 года назад

The Johnny paycheck on that radio was so fitting

@adriandean7815 3 года назад

I owned Johnny Paychecks winabago tour bus. Had a big dodge wedge in it. Way down in Lower Alabama

@OkuriLucy 3 года назад

Johnny who?

@Jerkwad152 3 года назад

Between your beard power level, and Mook's cuteness, there's no way the truck won't start.

@toysoldier46552 3 года назад

Well, with her problems saying "Wasp Nest and Dish soap" there may be a couple of issues lmao

@youvanced2226 Год назад

dont forget how cute kevin was without a beard

@nitrosport5 3 года назад

Those bucket seat/console cores probably worth every bit of what you paid for that truck! Pretty high optioned truck!

@nathanorear6141 3 года назад

I had a 78 high sierra that had the center console bucket seat combo it was rad

@yoooneat7766 2 года назад

We have a 84 Chevy full on deluxe model, got AC power windows and locks, cruise control and power steering. It has a bench but ours is a custom built one with a folding center console

@guitarhippie 3 года назад

I love seeing these old SBCs run after years. My 85 is the same way. No matter how I treat it or how long it sits, all she needs is a jump pack and a couple breaths from Bill Cosby's inhaler and she roars right to life

@aarongrabowski3775 3 года назад

Kevin flailing his arms around saying “Mom” had me laughing way to hard. Nice revival. Watch out for the wastp nets

@jd2181 3 года назад

That akward moment you're about to rub up on your girl and bash your head on the underside of the hood

@allantreloar3543 3 года назад

Got that one before me

@DennisMurphey 3 года назад

Saw it coming and then BANG! Fuuny as hell. He got punished!

@Harey0407 3 года назад

Chevy made sure he wasn't doing that for sure.

@mightymikethebear 3 года назад

Well, since we did not need to see him slide up on Mook, the Chevy punished him.

@dannypitcher785 3 года назад

The ole Chevy said nope not happening here

@isaakwilson2727 3 года назад

I neerly died when Kevin turned on the blower motor 😂😂

@barxracerful 2 года назад

I cant believe it didnt blow mouse parts all over

@caryt103 3 года назад

Great video and save! I graduated high school in 1975 and went to work at a Chevy dealership and did PDI's (pre-delivery inspections) on these trucks when they were brand new. Kinda makes me feel old- oh wait, I am old.

@Originalshorts5 3 года назад

“THE LAST MELON” - love the Ice age reference 👌🏻

@ghola82 3 года назад

I'm a visual learner. I love seeing EVERYTHING under the hood please! Be with the action!

@joseesparza2364 3 года назад

5:57 That is Johnny Paycheck's "Slide Off Your Satin Sheets" . Judging by the previous owners taste in music they were some minty folks.

@JRC99 3 года назад

I got oddly happy when I heard it. I was like "Oooh, that's a good song!"

@jeanhansen3016 3 года назад

I own a 1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale 10 4x4 tone- blue. 350 4- barrel . Runs like a top!!!!! Since March 30, 1998. Montgomery,MN. You would love to see this one!!!!!!

@pierresmusic 2 года назад

Watching the truck come up out of the grass When Kevin was filling the tires was so satisfying

@prylosecorsomething3194 3 года назад

I definitely prefer seeing the engine while you're working on it And my favorite color is green

@geraldolson3598 3 года назад

Wide angle shot preferred, that way we can see when a guy walks imto the front edge of a hood. Green is my favorite color.

@fillg 3 года назад

Rubber Queen... I think I went to high school with her 😀

@BUILTFORDTOUGH79 2 года назад

Hahahahahaha!!! There must have been a few of them, because I went to high school with a few myself. I think they switched their names to “lunch meat queen” now a days

@kadeward4676 2 года назад

You must mean no rubber queen

@gabrielvieira6529 2 года назад

Now I think I got it... lolol

@tennessee4203 2 года назад

Long live the legends thank you for give this old cars n trucks a second chance in life I'm not a Ford or GM guy I'm mopar but I love to see them have another chance in life so we call make joke n argue about what vehicle is better lol thank you guys I support y'all service 🤙🇺🇸

@Woodsman160 3 года назад

I'm only 57 but still seem to be the only one to recognize Sparkomatic, let alone Patsy Montana & Johnny Paycheck....

@GeekGinger 3 года назад

I’m 55 and noticed that Sparkomatic right away!

@smalltownhick2282 3 года назад

Old Kmart deck, and some solid tunes. Both of those guys would be bashed today for lyrics. But gold nevertheless.

@Robrt32 3 года назад

I’m 50, I’ve owned a couple sparkomatics back in the day

@toysoldier46552 3 года назад

Sparkomatic and Kraco were the cheap radios of my day and I will be 50 in a few days lol.

@StretchedBolt 3 года назад

16 and i love johnny paycheck

@jacobmichels5799 3 года назад

“You touched a Chevy 🤢🤢🤢” Hahah that sent me

@steezuschrist6662 3 года назад

Better than them junk fords he saves for no reason

@garnetmcgahey490 3 года назад

@@steezuschrist6662 ok bud

@steezuschrist6662 3 года назад

@@garnetmcgahey490 did I stutter? They literally just had to spray brake clean in it and it fired. Unlike the fords he always revives

@steezuschrist6662 3 года назад

@@garnetmcgahey490 agree to disagree but fords are junk and always have been

@garnetmcgahey490 3 года назад

@@steezuschrist6662 ease up there cowboy

@RYANSCHULTE98 3 года назад

The view at 16:50. I like that. Like hanging out and learning with friends.

@Tenfoldy13 3 года назад

Chevy's start better when you say " BRING THE THUNDER!"

@christopherkatz9484 2 года назад

Or "hold my beer" or "watch the Mt dew"

@robertclifton7667 3 года назад

21:30 There he is! The Great Pumpkin rising out of his Pumpkin Patch!

@yarkobroda 3 года назад

Even in that condition, that round eye square body would be listed for $1500 in my neck of the woods. Damn your, David Freiburger!

@Trdbrglr75 3 года назад

No lowballers, he knows what he got.

@GenerationX1971 3 года назад

That ain’t no joke. Old square body trucks are getting high.

@johnathansmith9059 3 года назад

Yeah massively scavenged down here in Texas..probably because rust free honestly

@yarkobroda 3 года назад

@@johnathansmith9059 I'm up in Alberta. Anything that's spends a couple winters in a field starts to return to earth. Hell, even cars on the road...

@troykruse5161 3 года назад

I personally liked the shot of you trying to pump Mook from behind and then you hitting your head on the hood latch🤣🤣

@awolfalone2006 3 года назад

Watching your videos has helped me get out of the lack of motivation I've had due to the past year.

@RoanokeGaming 3 года назад

So when are we gonna see you track down a 1967 Impala to revive??

@TheMaddawg332 3 года назад

As the owner of a 1967 impala, good luck to anyone who wants to do this, they are all restored or rusted out completely. no inbetween

@RoanokeGaming 3 года назад

@@TheMaddawg332 you gotta buy them from the reeeeaaally sketch people. Theyve got the ones inbetween lol

@trainsbangsandautomobiles824 3 года назад

Gotta be a 4 door, black, with a 327....

@TheMaddawg332 3 года назад

@@trainsbangsandautomobiles824 yea because god forbid someone NOT do a supernatural clone. Mine is actually a 4 door hardtop but has the original inline 6 and is blue with black interior, everyone I meet tells me I need to paint it black, like damn just let me build the car how I want!

@CubCadetMan71 3 года назад

I found a ‘66 that was at least driveable but it was super rough. Kinda looked like the one from dirty Mary crazy Larry but I don’t think that one was a ‘66.

@chrisbrown1248 3 года назад

When this man uploads I know it’ll be a good video

@hollowpoint357sw4 3 года назад

He does a great overvoice as well. Like in the power tour video.

@atranfanatic 3 года назад

Awesome job guys! Good 'ol Chevy! I love my '72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup! It sat for over 12 years or so before I found it rotting away. With the help of my brother over the 2014 summer. We got it going and I drove it home with the front wheels. As the driveshaft was too short. lol If you care to look I have the videos on my channel. Take care and thanks for rescuing another great and timeless pickup!

@mornewucherpfennig1336 3 года назад

I had a real shitty week, you two just made it a million times better.

@TheBiliken 3 года назад

The blower sounded like the screaming pug getting its toe nails clipped....lol

@aricp9173 3 года назад

They really needed to hit the thing with a wrench (works with computers too) or yank the wires. It'll need to be replaced anyway so you're not going to hurt it any worse than it was.

@anthonygranado3315 3 года назад

Why is this so accurate wtf

@bloodreighn 3 года назад

OH MY! Kevin with the "buy me more jewelry" man that was a hilarious throwback, only us weirdo's would know that referance

@Majestic_Biscuit 3 года назад

indeed, the good old ASDF days

@zacharyhetzner4586 3 года назад

I remembered it right away, lol

@forddaysshop1918 3 года назад

Yes

@MrGLADIATOR5100 3 года назад

Simpler times

@aterthune 3 года назад

"core memory unlocked"

@jasonholmes6137 3 года назад

The truck sounded like it was screaming like that goat meme i was dying 😂

@gabrielvieira6529 2 года назад

LOLOLOLOL

@spencerkrebs5316 3 года назад

I like seeing the engine up close while y’all crank it, & my favorite color is Royal Blue

@ThunderHead289 3 года назад

Don’t look up my nose ya shorties. No booger scopes

@tony66au 3 года назад

HEY! Get back to work! BTW...... 2 Female co hosts in 2 Video's? Well done!

@patrickpredham5945 3 года назад

@ThunderHead289 hey man when in the heck are we going to see a @Junkyard Mook @Junkyard Digs and a @Dylan McCool collaboration. the four greats

@patrickpredham5945 3 года назад

and yes booger scopes. you can't escape mook's booger scope mode

@williamwells5014 3 года назад

love the booger scope...

@patrickpredham5945 3 года назад

@@williamwells5014 i think we need to have a video just for booger scope mode

@thefinalroman 3 года назад

Next time try dumping mystery oil slowly down the carb to get the rings wet build compression faster.....

@martinstewart5205 3 года назад

Great video guys,great to see father and daughter work together!!!

@PhartGod 2 года назад

I like seeing the engine up close. And Mook, my favorite color is blue.

@ssupermann 3 года назад

I wish I had a Mook in my life :)

@aricp9173 3 года назад

I think we could all use a little Mook from time to time.

@martinferland713 3 года назад

You have Lois Lane.

@bachtomin213 3 года назад

SBC?. It could be sitting in a field until you're sitting on a milk crate bungied to the frame, and as long as you have spark, air and fire.. it should run.

@kevinAuman1 3 года назад

Heck yeah, this is by far my favorite truck yet I love these old square body chevs! Can't wait to see you really revive and drive her

@RYANSCHULTE98 3 года назад

Y'know....I thought Wrench Everyday made me want to rescue something. But this is my third video with you guys, and now I'm looking for a project? Thanks guys! 😄

@stephenbrown571 3 года назад

I think my exwife might be in the blower box of this truck. LOL 😂

@brianfloyd5510 3 года назад

And you have now stepped into revival Heaven!!! Chevy rules!

@robertj2 2 года назад

To answer your question, I do like seeing the closeups as you’re working. And more Kevin 😎. Favorite color depends on what it’s on.

@tonyburlew7964 Год назад

I'm in the middle of getting my 79 back on the road right now. I've had at least twenty of these old drugs, and I love them

@AndreMarek64 3 года назад

I like watching the engine bay when you're cranking it. A side by side would be neat though.

@Oyvind88 3 года назад

Great video, finaly a chevy😀🇳🇴

@GMguy-wv4qc 3 года назад

When Paycheck came on the radio I subscribed..and anything Chevy makes the heart happy🤣👍

@russellmanweller6694 Год назад

I like the up lose shot of the engine, as apposed to the whole car, because I get to see all the dust and crap flying off the engine when it tries to crack. I like the color green too.

@OriginalVenomZA 3 года назад

Yeh thats what I expected to play on that radio when turned on for the first time in ages. :)

@geraldfullick7871 3 года назад

Love the chemistry you two have..

@volksfordgarage7135 3 года назад

Tons of useful information and cool techniques on every single video on this channel. More power to Kevin and the gang!

@masonbarto4003 2 года назад

I love Mooks personality she’s so funny and kind makes the videos very calming

@idkbacon 3 года назад

Dunkyard Jigs, the best starter torture test channel on RU-vid

@stephenbrown571 3 года назад

It started sounding better towards the end.

@kennethsonier1766 2 года назад

Chevy trucks born to rust 😉 I enjoy watching the pair of you and your antics, I'm a GM fan and really enjoyed watching that pile of rust come back to life, thanks guys 👍☮️

@carneconcarne 3 года назад

I try to learn something, so I prefer seeing the engine up close, when you fix stuff and things. Keep up the good work 👍

@sidedwipesteve 3 года назад

I like to see you and Mook working together on the videos My wife would never get her hands dirty doing anything 😜

@bcubed72 3 года назад

I was actually expecting the Squidbillies theme when ya turned the radio on. _"Don't touch the trim!"_

@joeismissing 3 года назад

Def needs a squidbillies sticker

@jordancivic96 3 года назад

@@joeismissing and a Booty Hunter trucker hat

@johnwayne3904 3 года назад

You ain't lyin'!

@oldmanuncle1237 2 года назад

I have no idea why, but this truck gives me Christine vibes, if Christine was a truck of course.

@michaelgill7994 2 года назад

My grandpa had one of these trucks in green and white. This brings back good memories.

@hollowpoint357sw4 3 года назад

Great job guys. Love your channel. Glad to see you liking and using the knives I sent you. Keep up the awesome revivals. I really don't care what you revive as long as it has an engine.

@trybriguy1357 2 года назад

Isn't it nice to be appreciated? No recognition for sending them in. Kevin had no idea who it was. Then tells people where to send in more for them. And asks for people to buy more merch from them. He then empties half a can of brake clean in the throat of the motor and says, I think it might be flooded, LMAO!!!!

@benhepp9243 3 года назад

How about a shout out to that starter lol 😂

@ginozanga2129 3 месяца назад

i like the upclose videos to see what your actually doing, very interesting and informative

@captainjerk 2 года назад

Dish soap will not get rid of wasp nests. But it will clean up and disinfect after you get stung the heck up! :O

@RageTH22 3 года назад

Im beyond thrilled to see this! A squarebody only a year older than mine! You know ill be watching these intently for anything I can pick up and learn! You guys have made me really happy!

@billyhill2488 3 года назад

When I heard yodeling from the radio I started rolling. When the fan started making horny animal noises I straight up lost it LOLOLOL.

@jessekelley9384 3 года назад

Yeah, those old blower motors sound like randy raccoons when the bearings dry out, lol.

@ncc74656m 3 года назад

Who else basically watches just for Mook at this point? Like, I love watching the restoration work, but watching Mook goof off gives me life, lol.

@roaenokesyzlak7828 3 года назад

Oh i love that name Patch Quilt Chevy. I dig anything, but my heart will belong to Chevy. Great vid guys.

@bluebucketcustoms4431 3 года назад

Yea, square bodys are a "pressurized cab." The fan runs constantly, at least the ones I have messed with.

@danagovang2520 3 года назад

My '77 Chevy heater fan was 3 speeds with no off. Not sure why.

@LowKeyIdiots 3 года назад

Kevin this is the funniest video ive ever seen in my life, the radio and blower motor killed me for about 20 minutes straight!! 😂😂😂😂😂

@danielshepherd2385 3 года назад

I’ve got a 74 Cheyenne...same engine. Was my dads first car....been sitting for 20 plus years. Gonna drop and rebuild the motor. Not a mechanic at all but I’m gonna give it a try.

@iandavis8755 3 года назад

Reminds me of mine...77 C10 Fleetside with 8ft box...I also have buckets and console, which was a rare factory option on them...

@johnhenry8424 3 года назад

Finally bought a GM. Welcome to the real club

@womenlovemefishfearme69 3 года назад

yea the homosexual club

@johnhenry8424 3 года назад

@@womenlovemefishfearme69 You're sexual preference is none of my business.

@JunkyardDigs 3 года назад

I have like 7 😂

@womenlovemefishfearme69 3 года назад

@@johnhenry8424 you're the gm guy not me 😂

@reidwesely9616 3 года назад

@@womenlovemefishfearme69 buddy with out gm you wouldn’t have the gran torino it was made to compete with the chevelle.

@ataylor9084 3 года назад

Gotta love setting your engine on fire to see if there’s spark (BTW Mook my fav color is navy blue)

@tannerparsons9765 3 года назад

I have a 83 me and dad been rebuilding for whenever I get my license, very blessed and very thankful to be able to build my dream truck at 15 to age 16

@McTroyd 3 года назад

Definitely prefer the engine bay view. As someone without a lot of carburetor experience, it helps to see what you're doing to figure it out. Always glad to see Mook though.

@jerredwayne8401 3 года назад

Not only did you finally do a squarebody chevy revival you did one of my favorite year models. And I found out you dont actually hate chevys. Im an even bigger fan of this channel now

@kenleppek 3 года назад

2GC carburetors 4 life!....good throttle response too

@GCF-Media 3 года назад

I love how in the many years you've been doing this, and how many subscribers you have now, nothing has changed. You and Mook are still hoofs and your videoography is still the same. Same angles and everything! You've got your own shop now but you didn't let the fame get to ya. I always love watching your videos. It's interesting to see you tackle a Chevy though. I'm glad I'm subscribed and will continue watching yall!

@swiftm6 6 месяцев назад

"Hang on, it's on fire" fav line from this ep so far @19:56

@davepowell4216 3 года назад

Man... I missed Mook. Loving this, guys

@FPShooter 3 года назад

These revival videos are the best. Up close engine shots please so I can see what you're doing. Thanks for all the cool content. P.S. When I was a kid I called wasps, waspers.

@leefogel2240 3 года назад

Good find and looking forward to what you two fo with this rig.

@nicoengel1508 3 года назад

Very cool, he's alive, I'm really excited, think it's really great that you two bring these old sweethearts back to life again and again. Now you can pack up the truck and send it to me at home in Germany, turn it into a piece of jewelry again. 💪😎🇺🇲