Chevy C30 Wrecker Brakes/TLC and "Project" Updates - NNKH
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Giving the 1988 Chevy C30 Wrecker some much needed attention along with a Backyard update/tour at the end.
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35 years working on EVERYTHING,,, engine,Trans, rebuilding my whole life.....as a ol boy from the Appalachian mountains,,,,we know how things work,cuz we couldn't afford to replace........I'm proud to say,,,id let this man work on any of my vehicles 💯
Hard to find a great mechanic who can do a flawless clear play by play commentary as he works! Another great video and enjoyed the chat too
Definitely makes for slower progress! Thanks I appreciate you dropping in with the premiere chat
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow glad you decided to keep this thing and fix it up and put a little bit more time and effort into it it will definitely pay off if you turn around and sell it just make your own towing business and turn around and sell the business.
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Check out YT Channel- Paper Beats Rock- for a possible resource for the new tool truck
John wakefield there is a UK garage called salvage rebuilds rob and Chris do accident damaged cars and body work and mechanical
Nice to see a clear video of you working and nice to see you repairing a old recovery truck fabrats are working on one now ✌✌
Full time KZhead!! Hell yes!! Easily one of the best channels for this kind of content. Great job dude!
Awesome. Thought I noticed that too when you said ...back when I was at the shop. When did you quit?
You are one hard working fellow ! Good luck with your tow truck.
Thanks man. Yeah lots of work to get done on it still. But should be great in the end
This is easily my favorite automotive show. It’s going to be the biggest automotive show in history.
Another NNKH video....LET'S GO!!!
Thx!
Thanks Chris. That was awesome to have you in chat during the video. I appreciate and look forward to all of your and Jens content. Thumbs UP! 👍💯
Thanks for tuning in richard! Definitely appreciate it!
I ran all the maintenance on a fleet of school buses for years. Didn't know I was missing working on a 1-ton Chevy chassis until I watched this video. Thanks for sharing.
Lovin the weekly content as of lately. You inspired me a ton with your organizational techniques, seeing you run out of room means your being productive man. I hate to see good stuff scrapped
Thanks for checking it out weekly! Really been trying to get a video out every Friday or Saturday. And yeah definitely need more space. Awesome to hear that you find the organization inspirational
...*you're* being productive... You're is a contraction of you and are meaning you are; you're dumb. Your is a possessive term meaning you own it; it's your right to be dumb.
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Do the ole VGG and move rural to get a 40 x 120 I think it is haha
I appreciate that you take stuff apart and show the failure condition. I find it very informative.
For that roofing material tarp on the Fury, you should definitely lift it off the metal surface w/plastic fencing, plastic tubing, or anything that will allow airspace between the metal and the tarp.
Since you didn't find any metal particles in the filter of the El Camino you should check the pressed in rocker arm studs. More than likely that's your culprit. They often pull out of the heads. Pull the valve cover and lay a straight edge across the top of them and you can tell which ones have backed out.
I really like that you just roll with whatever comes your way. It keeps things carefree and efficient because you don't get caught up with the headaches.
This car education channel is becoming one of my favorites, shows the basics before becoming advanced.
Hey bro you're definitely not wasting your time fixing that thing up man. You are good at what you do and that's gonna be a great rig for helping you out with your channel. I hope all is well with you and your family. God bless you all. Keep up the awesome work 💪👌
If you want a manual Transmission ambulance, make one I’ve converted trucks it’s fun. Keep it up, love your channel. honestly, I wasn’t to stoked on that ambulance either.
Yeah that's a good call! Maybe pick up a manual trans fl60 and put a box on it.
You continue to produce informative and entertaining content. Your work is so thorough and professional. Thank you, Jen and Gus for great viewing.
WE NEVER TARP ANY OF OUR OLD VEHICLES FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU JUST SHOWED. CONDENSATION AND MOLD. WE IN THE ALLEGHENY NATIONAL RAIN FOREST. LOTS OF SNOW, TOO!
I used to rebuild calipers, seal kits , pistons if really bad, rarely had to buy a caliper! Grind off the lips on rear drums and off we go ;-) Love watching you work because you repair /redo mostly, not throw away like todays mechanics!
I used to rebuild motorcycle calipers a lot. But Automotive calipers are so darn cheap to buy remanufactured it's hard to Warrant rebuilding them. Usually more expensive.
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow It is hard for collectors to find really old obsolete rebuilt parts so guys like you are their only go to.
You are not mechanic; you are absolutely magician...
“There you go! How do you like me now?” That was the best
It's good to see the wrecker truck again. That was my buddy grandfather's garage.
I have found that your videos have become my absolute favorite with great filler between fixings of the city and just fun events. I love this channel
New follower but I am loving the content. As a fellow former technician, learning from growing up with my pops fixing old stuff like this, it’s awesome seeing someone keeping it alive. Awesome work bro!! Keep it up!
Also had a similar wrecker back in 2013-2015. It was a 77 C30 tho. Idk if I can upload photos on here. But I sold it to a guy who kinda let it rot but then PowerNation tv bought it and fixed it up. Kinda cool seeing my old truck on tv. Check out their KZhead. They fix the reframe on that one. Here is a link to build video of the 77 kzhead.info/sun/gtKOdK1lhZ9took/bejne.html
So glad to hear that you are full timing KZhead!
Just a tip...if you put some vents on your chev storage that might get rid of condensation. Great vid.
I have to say you impress me with every video you make, your mechanical skills are amazing for a young guy like you ,My favorites are the travel to rescues and drive home. The camping,fine dining, drinking, meeting people camping out, being on the water......this is all bucket list stuff for me. I'm 60 land I need to get living like .*Always on the lookout for your videos ,thank you guys
Videos like this slinging brake lines etc. are awesome. They are very relatable and helpful I know there are certain things I do just cuz it makes sense to me and when I see you do stuff the same way for the same reasons it is reassuring.
Appreciate you showing how to repair things instead of just replacing it. Great vid as usual
I always wondered what causes soft brake lines to "clog". I never would have guessed it was rust build up causing the pinch. The world needs more mechanics like you. You demonstrate true root cause analysis.
As someone that does a bit of powder coating I can assure you that cast iron absorbs oil. I don’t know if it would be enough to ruin brake linings as it’s not very much but I’ve had issues of oil weeping out of the cast iron when heated in the oven to cure the powder coat which of course means redoing the job. It’s amazing the number of metals that will do this like zinc and pot metal so now I take precautions but I’ve certainly cleaned oil off brake drums and used them successfully and I’ve even boiled brake linings to get brake fluid out of them. Both of these methods are frowned upon but both worked for a young bloke with no money 40 years ago. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺 ps, I love Gus😘
I just love that old but beautifull stuff like this is getting repaired and not thrown away into the junkyard
You have plenty of projects to keep you busy and all of us entertained 👌
thank you Chris for another wonderful video,..as always very informative and upto par.. take care be safe and all my best to You, Jen, and Gus
Most content per minute and smallest from listeners per minute on you tube. Top quality no non sense editing as well. Best in its class.
Thanks John I appreciate the feedback! Always trying to pack value in videos
Thanks for the tour and I enjoy your content, it really does help me to keep working on my vehicle, especially the issue with rust. Keep those videos coming.
Thank you for taking the time to explain parts and why you do things during a repair. I was a chef in the Coast Guard for 25 years and then retired. I didn’t get any training on vehicles but I’m so interested in mechanics. Happy I found your channel.
Thanks for including all the safety tips like axle stands and checking the vehicle's stability. We all know what we should do but it is nice to be reminded. I love this channel!
Man...what a classic. Imagine the stories this truck could tell
Thank you for the heads up on your projects. Glad you're doing KZhead full time. Best of luck to you. 😁👍
Great video man! Love the content! My chickens aren't laying much either this time of year. Pretty common. You can put a white light inside the coop on a timer to "add" a few hours of daylight to their system (4p to 7p). It will trick their body into thinking its early summer and they will all start laying almost daily again.
Just love those side trips Chris! A walk through the city would be even better!
I need weekly content please 🤣 This truck definitelly would be a great adition to your business. I hate to see all that rust. You are my inspiration not to give up on my car repairs. Best to Jen and Gus 😀
Great video, and a smart trick I learned from a friend and mechanic. When you are working on the brakes hydrolics, depress the brakepedal and lock it in place before you start. That way you block the master cylinder whitch will let no fluid thru the brakelines. There"ll be next to no spilled brakefluid on the ground. Works great:)
Congrats Chris on doing this full time now! That's awesome. Thanks again to all three of you for taking along with you on the great adventures and passing along the tips and tricks as you make the repairs on all the vehicles. Wishing you the best of luck on the issues with the titles - I think all of know what a struggle / pain it can be. Looking forward to the next one! Darren in TX
I love that you explain the reasons behind issues. The brake line bracket rusting causing a blockage in the line by pinching it, i found super knowledgable
Great video Chris. Great progress on the wrecker - you have a flair for explaining work as you do it. Most of the little I know about working on cars and trucks comes from my Dad, who was a vehicle tech in the Canadian Armed Forces for the earlier part of his 36-year career. He is alive and very well at 81 and spending time with him has always been one of very favourite things to do. I love that you're rocking that Project Farm t-shirt. Much love to Todd for all the great work he does!
Thanks for the great video. I had been in the parts business for over 30 years and I appreciate someone who can take a few minutes to give people simple tech tips.
Awesome tip on the brake line. I wouldn't have thought about that rusty holder clamping down and blocking the line. Really glade u show how to reuse things. Always easy to replace with new parts but sometimes it's nice to know how to make old parts work to get you by in a pinch.
Hi Chris, your day will come brother hopefully you will be blessed with a bigger shop. If anybody deserves it you sure do! Thank you for sharing yet another video, I actually drove Wreckers on the side in Texas. My son-in-law was so swamped down at the time he took time to show me the ins and outs and get me licensed and then on the weekends I got paid to pick up wrecked vehicles and breakdowns. So you know it's fun watching you work on that old 30, my projects are coming along slowly but surely. I posted a couple of crappy videos as I don't own a computer and really can't edit much on the phone but I do the best I can. Anyhow I just wanted to wish you and Jen many blessings and keep up the great work guys.
I like your videos because your honest. You have pride in your work and you show folks how to save money at the same time. 👍🇺🇸✌️
Hell yeah brother, love the content and videos. Between the knowledge both historical and technical it's great. Backyard budget builds are the best and can be super frustrating, it's great to have someone like you who does a killer job both explaining and motivating the average Joe who wants to get their own projects going. I'd love to see some underdog AMC action in the future You are the man keep up the great work and thank you for all you do.
Hey man, awesome to hear that you enjoy the videos and find the knowledgeable as well. I'd love to snag a cheap AMC in the future. Always eyeing up at Ramblers when they pop up
You are a source of all knowledge, amazing how you know everything, and always have all the kit to do any job, impressive stuff 👍
I'm always blown away by how you just call up parts for all these old vehicles when I sometimes struggle to find the right cable for my phone.
I look forward to your weekly videos always informative and you inspire dudes to work on their own cars. Also Jen is a sweetie.
Thanks for qutting your job and making us content to ENJOY!
awesome Chris. Loved the tour of all your projects. Great channel!!
Always look forward to your videos! You actually inspired me to really invest my time to learn mechanical skills and no matter what you are working on, I’m always learning! Thank you for your time and effort into making these videos!
Totally awesome that you find the videos inspirational and can't thank you enough for checking them out!
That truck is “DaBalls”. Thank you Phightin Phils for giving us more than we expected this year.
Just done my brakes on mx5 same thing all rusted looking great now great vid Chris!
Can’t speak for all, but I for One would Watch every UTV Video you put Out. I’m the Type of Viewer that Appreciates you, the Mrs. and the Four Legged Child ( we have Three, newest is 8 Week Cane Corso, Blue) and going to watch Likely whatever the Hell it is when I get that Notification. I’ll catch you on the next one, Keep It Safe Out There Sir
I love the casual tire stabs. 😂
Yoh I'm loving these videos and how determined you are to getting them running can't wait for the next videos
Really dig your content dude, being able to watch you gives me confidence in my own wrenching. You and the little lady seem down to earth. That’s what really makes the channel. Keep the awesome content rolling dude. Hello from Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦✌️
I enjoy your videos bud! I really enjoy the no frills lodging, the local dive joints and breweries. The amateur editing and filming are better than the obvious KZhead influenced editing. I also know financial gain is the reason you started this channel. Hopefully you can balance out your own control over your videos, and not become a jester like these other channels. Take my statements with the salted shot glass of tequila...these are drunken roans from a fellow rust belt car guy. On the other hand, I've learned a tip or two from watching these videos!
Awesome to hear that you enjoy the videos and I appreciate your drunken roans! LOL. To be honest when I started this Channel I didn't even know you could make money on KZhead. Found that out later. But yes it's pretty awesome to be able to turn it into a career and certainly have to make something out of it to help pay bills. Otherwise I'll go back to wrenching which I don't mind doing if I have to. I love working on cars. Thanks for your feedback
Nice comment and wise words I think.
So many mechanic tricks.I learn a ton from watching your videos. Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching
Right on! There's always a new or different way to do something which may be more efficient or better than the way we've been doing it ourselves.
That upload had it all my friend! Wrenching, exploring, suspense and drama. Lol. Very good one!
We gotta get this dude to 500k subscribers
Chris, my hat is off to you, my man! You are too damn young to have this much knowledge, expertise, and awesome shop equipment. I can watch you work on these old rigs 24-7. The way you change and balance tires, I would put you up against any of those Big O guys any day of the week. Clearly you enjoy wrenching more than the average guy. Thanks for all the great content.
So glad to hear that you are leaning towards keeping the C30. I liked to think that it will be a very useful tool to have around that will pay for itself over time.
Man your uploads truly keep ppl interested to the vary last second..and I get bored easy.. especially since I'm 13mins late into game 6 of the World Series..keep grinding 🤙🇺🇸
That brake line holder tip proves to me N N K H for real✊🏾👍🏾... I would have never guessed that . Touche’
Speaking of "coating everything" my favorite way to prevent rust is to go to a self serve car wash, set the dial to "wax", and spay wax the entire underside, much of the trunk interior, and most of the engine bay. Automatic car washes have "corrosion inhibiting undercarriage rinse", which is fine between waxings, but the spray wax is better. Also, silicone tire shine seems to protect mufflers and exhaust pipes that may get too hot for the spray wax to stay.
Best auto mechanic channel on KZhead!!
I don't know there are some pretty killer channels out there for sure! But definitely appreciate the kind words! I'm just wrenching away at junk over here
I'm loving all the content you've been dropping lately, love your channel, the best on KZhead hands down!!
I have used that tire machine a lot myself, and it is the best by far. It is so easy to use once you get the hang of it.
Just love this channel. Man has some street knowledge, setting off that 1968 flare may be a highlight. Lovin your channel since I newly subscribed
Lots of gold nuggets my man! Keep posting for us! Good stuff.
Chris is one of the best mechanics on KZhead👍
Really love the follow up videos on these projects!
I really enjoy your content! I in to fixing up some junk my self, it gives a cool sense of accomplishment seeing something come back to life! 👍
Really enjoy this channel, great content keep them coming. Full time You Tube! 👍love to see Gus too.🐶🐾
Congrats on Going Fulltime, wish you guys the Best, Such a Great Channel.
Much respect for you "Hoops" reference, new the opening of this episode. Sleeperdude would be proud! Love your content and channel
Does sleeperdude say Hoops as well? I picked that up working at the shop. "Cars going to need four hoops"
And thanks man awesome to hear that you like the videos
Casings are tires. Hoops are the rims.
Thanks for the update. If you go, hope you have a great time.
Enjoying these videos more and more!! Thanx Chris!!
I think that square body recca is well worth the money and effort you put into it. I enjoyed the walk around your property with you giving us updates and everything going on. I enjoy the content you share with us very much. Keep up the great work 👍✌️🇺🇲
totally agree on the coats!
Greetings Chris, great video i look forward to see what your gonna make come alive next..your very inspirational dude..NNKH the best channel and the only channel to watch..🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
My favorite channel. Always enjoy all of the content.
Wreckers are cool, can't wait till is cleaned up an back on the road
Thanks for showing the brake cylinders. I have replaced stuck calipers a few times, always wondered if I could restore them
Love old junk..glad you got away from shop.Creative people deserve more.
You really know your stuff, your videos are fun to watch.
Your neighbors must just love you! They must be either very, very understanding or totally deaf…
My man-another great video! Keep’em comin!
Love the channel keep it up you make it look easy when it's really very hard you're right you need a new place with all the cars and projects you got to move
I’ve been watching your channel for a little now and I absolutely love it!! It’s given me the gumption to save up for my own project car. Also, you may not care about this but I’m from PA too, so it was just cool to hear you’re from here as well. Hope all is well!
Being mechanic in Central new York we do a lot of brake lines The nickel stuff is the best you don’t need no brake bender for that stuff I love it.