This is how much I won C6 Corvette Grand Sport for at salvage auction, and how much I’ve spent on all the parts I’ve purchased for rebuild. I think it’s gonna be super cheap for a like new C6 Corvette! Also an update on the Pizza Car!
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I'm surprised this one was so cheap, i can't even find one like this for anywhere near this cheap and totaled in 2020.
Do a gtr build
Share the pages where you buy the parts please
Ok I didn’t know your the pizza car guy big props to you fuck dominoes lol but say it looking to build a salvaged c4 up what should I look for price body
Given the cost of some of these parts and knowing what they will likely cost in common mass production numbers – oh dear, screw chemical eng headaches and pump out such car spares…. worries about bushings, just press some new in then, eh?
You mentioned that the car will have a rebuilt title. Does that mean it won’t have a salvage title anymore?
You need to check out Corvette recyclers in Morgan UT801-923-8829. He has a lot of take off parts ,has help me out a lot
Third party parts = Chinese cheap parts! If you have a performance sports car( corvette, Porsche, etc) and you have to revert to Chinese parts, you might realize you can’t afford that car! A 65 dollar oil cooler verses an OEM $500 dollar oil cooler specifically for a corvette, there is a reason for that. An oil cooler has to operate at engine pressure at high temperature, I would not want to put a generic Chinese oil cooler not spec’d for this vehicle. It always a joke to see guys like this buying cars they can’t afford new, so they buy them salvage and then fix then with junk parts, and then want to flip them for a price of a comparable vehicle with only oem parts. What a joke
You are never coming out of that car repairing it your way plus the salvage title. Best of luck though. It will be a true learning experience for you and us.
You are going to spray can your headlights? Really?
A grand sport .. is not a base model.. saying 2011 c6… is like saying.. 2011… 2011 .. just saying. Lol.. good video though.
Chevy's are such a clusterfuck
well no explosions..no blood..no screaming!..you cant be a shade tree mechanic without those 3-things !
Damn 14 grand for a salvaged corvette fuck that I rather buy one used that's not salvaged.
That Batmobile though.
Just picked up a 2009 C6 today. Torch red, LS3, auto. It is a blast to drive!!
Sounds like a bad input into the computer. To turn on the ignition relays to wait for the second input for the start signal.
Hey Samcrac, I’ve been enjoying your videos and the various projects that you have. It seems that you have saved a ton of money buying and repairing these salvage cars. Why not invest in a two post lift? It looks like you have enough space in your garage/workspace for one. Keep up the great work!
cool video i had almost the same experience with a salvaged 2008 4lt paid 125000 and 35000 miles changed dr side control arms upper and lower fender well fender radiator and nose peice ect 20000 total any way i did the lense trans plant gingerly and ended up with alot of hair line lesions see if you can get a pair already white and sell the blue ones that is the only regret ive had good luck either way
Absolutely right about NOT using 3rd party used axle's and drive shafts. Rockauto gets you new parts and you are dealing with a company with stellar customer service if anything goes wrong or you need certain help.
After you get it in drivable condition. How hard will it be to clear the title so you can register and drive it on the streets?
Nothing like a glue and and poor workman ship to remind you that your in an American car.
$13,000? But it’s worth $33,000. Gotta get those Freemason numbers in there.
$18k for a $30k car that's ready to go? No brainer too me. i would not have even bothered with this rebuild. There has to be a value put on your time if you plan on selling it. Sounds like this is not just a hobby.
Labor has to be counted in even if your doing all the work yourself.
You could say that wire clip in the dxp car was…. Samcracked
I can't understand why there isn't more business in this. I have a honda accord 2001, with a rebuilt title, works freakin beautiful. Cost like 10k when I got it like 10-12 years ago. Salvage vehicles, if rebuilt correctly, can last as long if not longer than if you bought it new. Please keep doing this, please keep showing people how to do this. I'd gladly buy from you if I could.
FFS way too many ads…..i quit watchihg…sigh
You should buy a GTR
I feel like the previous owner smacked the hell out of a curb
So you spent 20 grand and done all that work when you can spend 30 at lot and drive off lmao
I love your thorough explanations and focus on safety. Safety rarely gets touched on in rebuilds.
Your videos have about 60% good information, the other 40% is the ads, and the off topic monologue in random areas. I would stick around if you made shorter "stay on task" video.
You should turn it into a drift car c6 drifter 🙂
need upgrade c6,aloyradiator,racecoilvers,,,,stockradiator runs hot in warmclimate,and leafsprings shocksusension is crap,,,esp..after damage its unsafe…..get a rebuiltitle you can expect 5k profit….
What a waste of time, you never gonna get your money back if some day you plan to sell that trash, I'll be excited if you were working on a classic corvette, you have the money to spend it all on parts so I'm sure you be better buying a new one
I am a "backyard" wrench myself, so I know first hand that this process takes time. Keep up the clear-eyed portrayal of these type of projects. Nothing good comes from half-assed repairs. Your approach of sensible costs and realistic repairs is a fresh breath of air for the auto based net.
Excellent video
Ok, maybe I miss herd ya, you said roughly 16,000 in and you expect 18,000 out the door. So you did all that work for a meager 2,000 in possible profit. Hope you enjoyed it.
I believe you got a steal. Somebody did their homework. And reviewed it!
A little bit over $16k currently in the car, for those who didn't want to watch the whole video…
It's looking like your going to be in this Vette right. One question, do you think there will be any issues with the aftermarket oil cooler? That is one hell of a difference in price compared to the OEM oil cooler.
EVEN ITS FIXED NO PROFIT BRO CARFAX IS BAD>>>
Geez…. That's about $50,000 worth of time and (pro-rated for aggravation hassle multiplier) to save about fifteen grand off the price of a whole, already-working used car.
Samcrac I enjoy watching your videos and I plan on doing this shortly myself (with cars)!
Nice video, FYI I have a C5 I do all my own work also. Luckily I work about 15 minutes from a corvette salvage yard. If u haven’t heard of them, they are called Contemporary Corvette in Bristol PA, they ship parts too. Maybe they can help u out if u ever need parts. I don’t work for them or have any affiliation with them other than I’m just a customer. I just like to help people out and save them money when possible.
Did you try to contact the body shop that kept all of the missing parts too get them back?
Do you only shop at Coparts? or do you use other auctions? what are good auctions to go to? Seems like some I look at online are sketchy….