Ryan, we do things so much alike. Always paying attention to detail and doing things correctly! I’ve always said “if a job is worth doing then it’s worth doing right the first time”. I’m anxiously awaiting the engine build! I will be riding with you in “spirit” on that first test drive. It won’t surprise me if you don’t drive it until after all the snow is gone and the weather warming up. I just don’t believe you want to get anything dirt or debris on that new undercarriage paint. Thanks for the video!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man! If I get the engine all complete before the snow melts, it will be hard not to take it for a drive but I will resist to keep my undercarriage clean 😢

is a rare thing to actually watch some1 do something with perfection on tubelator

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that David!

Really nice work Ryan. Good call on the hinges. A very visual part of the engine compartment, they also get a workout and need to function smoothly without binding from too much paint build. The rest looks superb. There is something very satisfying about cleaned and well restored suspension. Especially the front. Never been able to put my finger on why - maybe safety, or handling, not sure. But I always find myself looking it over multiple times when the job is done, enjoying how how good it looks. I’d guess you’ve done the same. Looking forward to the engine, etc.. 👍👍

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I sat there and just kept looking at it after I was done 😅. Really makes the project look complete. Thanks for checking in!

When you unbox those Daytona wheel jacks there are a couple of great vids of folks that stiffened them up for much easier rolling. Project is coming along nicely.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I will have to look those videos up soon 🙂

In terms of our garage, tools, and methodology, you and I are almost the same guy. This is as close to reality, as it gets. Good-to-the-point video.

This has fun to watch the progress

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Robert 🙂

you made the bushing install look easy, thanks for the freezer trick.

Love your videos. Your attention to detail is quite remarkable, considering your young age. I don't think I've ever seen you do anything half-assed. Very impressed.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marc I really appreciate that 😁

Nice work! Your attention to detail is inspiring!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed!

Love your content. I restored a 1971 Z28 ten years ago and it was a great experience doing all the same work are completing yourself.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy!! 71 is a great year 👌

Another great update Ryan. Moving right along!!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Another cool ep Ryan and man how satisfying is it seeing it all go back together and looking pristine!!! Nice work! Can't wait to see it on the ground!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cam!

Looks great Ryan!! That little WRX builds some boost!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian thanks! The wrx runs on straight E85 so I can run 20 psi pretty safe 😁

Looking good Ryan. Very clean.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard 👍👍

Awesome work, looks fantastic !

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Look at that fancy b roll footage you got of your trip to Calcutta!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Hahha!

Great work.. looks awesome

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you👍👍!

can you imagine the reaction when you first take the car out for strolls? many a deserved thumbs up and smiles...

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait!

I'm so glad I found your videos I'm doing the exact same thing to my 73' Z/28. Already rebuilt the front subframe and have it off the car, now I have to do the underneath like in your other video.

Thanks to my recommended feed I just came across your channel. Fantastic work here my friend. Currently doing this on my Fbody and this is definitely inspiring! Rock on dude!

Another awesome video Ryan great job great detail

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Another great video! Keep it up!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man thanks!

You're doing an awesome job

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks!

wow super technical but great education. this car you will be able to eat off of

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry, that’s the goal 👍🙂

Great progress Ryan!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morgan!

Great progress Ryan. You’re moving right along.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff!

Great content!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Can't wait to see the finished car great work

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

As always Awesome work bud.watching this in my truck no power in South Texas ice storm.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. We are getting hit pretty bad as well right now in Ohio, stay safe!

It's so awesome she's coming back together, it looks awesome

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Great video. You are a patient man, from removing the broken bolt, to cleaning each part meticulously. I think you should test fit those awesome wheels so we get a peek at how they will look 🙃

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

They will be on very soon! 😎

Looks great Ryan you are doing a great job.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lonnie!

The Eastwood rust encapsulator has a nice chassis black sheen typical of what the factory used in the seventies, not a high gloss, but a medium sheen instead. Like that.

Gotta Love The Harbor Freight Press, Makes The Job Soooo Much Easier.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why I didn’t get it sooner!

The second gen is truly my favorite Camaro. Can't wait for the next episode! ⚡👌

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob!

This is a perfect video,,,, congrats

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Good luck on finding someone to do a proper alignment. The new alignment machines are really great, but from what I have found the people using them just don't care. I ended up making my own alignment equipment because I couldn't find a shop that would do a proper one. I hope to be posting a video on all that soon on my channel.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you find! That is my concern when the time comes 😕

Hang onto the bump stop spacers. That is a Z28 only item. Nice work as usual!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

You always know the rare parts on these cars! I will be putting them next to the front bumperettes 🙂👍

🔥

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

🙏👌

Nice job Ryan I will definitely subscribe, I had a 73 Z28 and loved it sold it in 1985 for $ 4,100

Looks like factory Ryan, great research, effort and result. You are taking the time to do it once correctly without excuse. You will be proud to show it this summer when you get it back on the road. BTW, hood hinges look great, LOL. Hope all is well buddy, Cheers.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man! I opted to just go black with the hinges but I was tempted to get them plated 🙂. I can’t wait to go to some shows in the summer!

@skinnerhound2660

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanSampsonRPh Got mine back for the Monte. They look great, correct rivets ect. I'll send you a picture. Cheers!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

@@skinnerhound2660 Heck yeah, sounds good!

Nasty dirty work, but looks cool when you are done. Will prevent future corrosion too.

old guy showed me a trick on bolts like that tighten lossen tighten loosen

The car is going to look amazing! One little "trick" I do when messing with coil springs is that I take a vehicle tie down strap and loop it through the spring and connect the ends to the subframe on the opposite side. That way it can't potentially launch itself across the room and hurt people or damage things. I'm curious if you have a running total of parts/dollars invested. We have one going for our second gen and it's starting to get up near where I budgeted for the total build lol. Oh, and BTW, I've had the same experiences with OER products. For claiming to be "original reproduction" parts, we sure do have to massage them a lot.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea Joel! I have a “close” total I am tracking and it is getting up there especially with the engine costs lol. Still will be ahead when it is all done though. 🙂

Hope you did the research on those rotors.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

The stock ones or aftermarket? I kept the stockers

hello ryan looking good

Hey brother, I got this front clip in my 3100, and this is going to help a ton. Do you have videos of the steering linkage by chance? Thanks!

Looking good Ryan. When do you expect to have it back on the road?

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am hoping late spring!

Any tips on reinstalling the lower control arms, I know they can be tough to put back on

I wish my springs would have gone in that easily. I really messed up my powder coating on the LCA’s. I wish I had just painted them instead.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I scuffed the paint off one area pretty good but it touched up nice with a foam brush. It was much easier to put these in than the stock springs would be too due to the height difference!

Just cover the bushing’s with grease before you paint then wipe the grease off later.

I understand it would be a lot to ask for but im currently about to do the same thing. Could you possibly tell me where you bought all of the stuff in like a list?

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email carpharm@aol.com and I can talk to you about more specific products and where I got them 👍

Great video, but the one main step I was looking to see was skipped right over, I wanted to see how you installed the lower control arms, I'm doing the same thing on my '76 CAMARO, but having a heck of a time getting them to line up and go back into place, did you have a hard time with that part?

Come’n along real good. This is the best bearing packer that I have ever used. It even forces out the old grease when it’s time to do a repack. A friend of mine who works at a GM Dealership as a mechanic ordered it for me. www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/bp34550/handy-bearing-packer/ Too bad GM didn’t have a metal stop for the lower springs instead of a 2 hole gauge.

It’s really coming along Ryan. Are you going to keep this or are you going to sell it to fund other projects?

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tommy thanks! I’m keeping this one when I am done with it 👍

What disc brakes did you get

Ho yay my buddy came with new video yay

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for watching as always 🙂

@its_marvelous8982

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanSampsonRPh buddy your make the good vid which interested and after you gone tell how that goes into to that and lot things your on the right way

I'm Trying To Get The Ball Joints Changed In My 3500 Chevy. The Weather Is Not Cooperating.

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Agh I cannot wait until this winter is over!

@Doogie_Causey

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanSampsonRPh I Looked Out The Window This Morning To See Ice & Snow On The Ground

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

@@Doogie_Causey Same here! Supposed to get 9 inches of snow over the next 24 hours 😔

What’s the price tag on this beauty?

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Not too sure what it will be worth when it’s done but I know the part’s bill is adding up 😅

Where did you get all the parts for this front end rebuild

Ryan hello watch your show very often please if you will can you find out if the Eldorado Convertible is for sale this car was in the garage where you found the Camaro

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

I believe the seller had a family member interested (last I heard) I will look into it though 👍

@michelleross6714

3 жыл бұрын

I would appreciate it very much. Keep up the great work you are doing!

@michelleross6714

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanSampsonRPh Hi Ryan I am checking to see if you heard anything more in the Eldorado. Thanks!

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

@@michelleross6714 I found out it was moved to another garage and is being looked over. If they decide to sell it I will let you know though!

@michelleross6714

3 жыл бұрын

@@RyanSampsonRPh thanks so much for keeping me in the loop. Keep rocking your show. It's awesome

How much did everything cost that you bought?

@RyanSampsonRPh

3 жыл бұрын

Coil springs, koni shocks, new calipers, pads, and paint just on this front end is about $450 😕. Adds up fast even doing all the work myself!

trick to install upper bump stop...dish soap.