I don't understand how people say they spend so much time working constantly on their classic cars. I daily a 1969 Impala with an all original drivetrain, interior and body. It has manual disc brakes, HEI, new rims/tires and a new stereo. I drive it to work and school. 300 miles a week. I changed the fuel pump once and the 50 year old alternator. I've never been stranded. It never failed to start. If your car is breaking down everyday, you did something wrong too it lol.

@fransiscoh9450

5 жыл бұрын

Hey man i been thinking on pulling this trigger on this 78 caprice coupe,pretty easy restoration but its going to be my first project car. Im kind of scared because its going to practically be my daily driver and here in colorado it snows for about 4 months any advice?

@masoncaputo4150

5 жыл бұрын

@@fransiscoh9450 First off, thats awesome you decided you want to save a car and bring it back to life. Now, second my advice as all I've ever owned is classic cars (a 1964 and 1969 Impala) at age 19 for school, work, trips, etc is to make sure you have a GOOD FOUNDATION. Make sure the frame/chassis is solid. Floors and trunk pans are expensive and hard to replace so make sure they are solid as well. You live in colorado. First thing you do with the car is sand off all the rust on the frame, floors, etc, immediately get them painted (I used semigloss black rustoleum) . Once the paint is dried, use a undercoat and coat the frame/floors to protect against salt. Now, to make it useable everyday. Get an HEI. Points I hear can be annoying. Theres nothing wrong with drum brakes, just be a defensive and aware driver. If you're new to carburetors, make sure your carb is taken to be properly adjusted, even in the dead of winter my 4 bbl 327 sbc starts up without hesitation. Keep an eye on fluids. Any other questions, just ask.

@fransiscoh9450

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And nah im not new to carburetors thats why i want me a classic car like they say, they dont build them like they used to. Thanks for the advice it was really helpful

@masoncaputo4150

5 жыл бұрын

@@fransiscoh9450 Awesome, and they really don't build them like they used to. New cars are designed with planned obsolescence in mind, to be used and thrown away after a few years. New cars are bland and boring. Take care of your caprice and most of all, enjoy it. Too many classic owners store their cars in a garage 364 days out of the year, now whats the fun in that?

@redneckwithajeep5001

5 жыл бұрын

Hell my 55 first series Chevy pickup is practically a daily driver. Changed the rear end to a 3.08 and put a Saginaw 4 speed in it and the original 6 cylinder sits happily at 70mph

I drove a 73 Dodge Dart for like 6 years. Secret is routine maintenance, which is cheap and easy to do by yourself. And always, I mean ALWAYS, keep all fluid levels at their normal range, and repair any leak inmediatelly.

I wish more people would daily their classics, thanks for promoting the cause!

@Brickington23

3 жыл бұрын

I daily drive the one in my profile picture and it actually treats me better now then when it was a weekend car and doesn’t leak.

These cars were daily drivers when they were new. No reason why they can't be just as reliable now. I do this for a living and you are correct about every thing in the video. Yes better headlamps with headlamp relay systems and overdrive transmissions bring them up to modern without loosing the classic style. Check out this car on you tube kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqVsmMhue6i5abQ.html

@DAN007thefoxx1

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. H If you're gonna get a 1965 Ford Mustang to daily drive, heed my advice: Either have it T5 put in, get one and do it yourself or try to find one thats already been swapped especially if you drive on the highway all the time. In town its not so bad, but overall it would be better for your engine.

I’m 16 years old and I’m pretty mechanically inclined, I’m nowhere near a pro but I’m not totally new to the whole thing. I just bought a 1967 Mercury Cougar. Runs drives etc, but of course it need work and I’m fixing all the different odds and ends. Just learn as you go!!!! (My mother was the person who was gonna register the car for me, but she is a firefighter and has been gone 2 weeks since I have gotten the car. Point is I have not driven it on the main road. Tomorrow is the big day haha!)

@iby9477

2 жыл бұрын

how was it? and u should make some videos on it if u still have the car or any other classic car

@qbeene6853

2 жыл бұрын

Could I buy her when your done dream car

nice no bs video. there isnt alot about driving an old muscle car daily, but you're right. every day i start my camaro i smile, im not angry about going to work or an extra store trip, i come out and look at it the same way the people who ask questions do. its marvelous, those people dont see the scars on the knuckles, the way you have to twist to work under the dash, all the extra time spent working to afford to get to do more work. keep it up bro

Hello, I have been successfully daily driving my 1965 Mustang coupe for a full 2 years here in eastern PA. It is my only car and I drive year round even in snow and I drive nearly 50 miles round trip 5 days per week to work. So good job to you Wesley!

@bricklinhh3481

6 жыл бұрын

They are so much cooler than new cars. Ever seen one of these? kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqVsmMhue6i5abQ.html

@dannycar25

2 жыл бұрын

whats it like driving in the snow? been always a dream of mine

Refreshing to see a no nonsense, straight to the point KZreadr out there. I’m 15 and just starting on a 65 impala daily driver project. Nice vid 👍

I hear you dude, I daily my '67 Mustang coupe, 306 5 speed, built the car from a shell, no power anything

@OlivierEdits

4 жыл бұрын

You think I should buy a 1969 charger or build it too?

@L8bro

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, daily drive my '66 Mustang v8.

Nothing like the sound of a decent V8 with a manual gearbox - nice Cougar mate. My dailys are a '64 Landrover and a '71 Moto Guzzi - yeah, you have to have them sorted and keep a sensible eye on maintenance. Agree about the tyres - I do run crossply tyres on the landrover and they are like plastic hoops in the rain - zero - let me say that again - Zero - grip in the wet. I have to slow down before cornering, but they do appeal to my sense of humour, so I put up with them On That Car. Otherwise the 'Guzzi and my '78 Holden V8 get the best tyres I can afford. I've had these vehicle for so long I usually avoid talking to Everyone about them, you hear the same 'witty insights' over and over again. Really good vid - well thought out: subscribed.

You make great points here this video made me remember all the little things you have to do to keep em’ on the road. But the thumbs up at every stoplight make it worth it. Smiles for miles.

Good thing you did this vid for the newbies out there that just getting into a classic.so many think it just jump in and go.ive never had my classics over heat or anything but just taught young .always look at the gauges.even in new cars.thanks

I like your video most people tell you to make everything modern. You gave some ideas and still kept it old school keep it up man

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

I am a firm believer in keeping a daily driver simple, and it has worked out well for me so far. Thanks for the view and the comment!

@JASONWINCHESTERX_X

6 жыл бұрын

Racing Rejects thank you for this awesome video

@DAN007thefoxx1

5 жыл бұрын

@@RacingRejects There are some modern amenities that I like too much to sacrifice in the name of authenticity for the time. Like AC in summer and heat that blows really hot in the cold. I also added a modern radio because I wanted to be able to stream my own choice of tunes to the vehicle's speakers.

I daily drive my "66 Buick Wildcat. Yes, I checked everything over, had a complete tune-up. It has points, everything original with the 425. New shocks. Love my car

EXCELLENT vidéo !!! Very informative,indeed.I just purchased a 68 wildcat and do so appreciate your review ... hoping to see more.

My 1968 mustang has an AOD with 3.55 posi gears and it's great despite what people think. Great video and beautiful car!

Really good tips!! Very specific. Love that you have a merc instead of the more common mustangs, chargers etc. Nothing wrong with that and I love them but good to see something different. You have such a great attitude too bro!

Hi, you were my inspiration to pick up and restore a 66 Mustang coupe. I don't drive it as much as you do yet but it is my only vehicle, so whenever I need to go places this is it. It took hundreds of hours to get to be safe, mostly because I had to learn how to make extensive rust repairs and made mistakes with the engine rebuild but I don't really have breakdowns either. I am thankful that you shared your experience so we may benefit. Have fun and tear it up on the road if you still have the Cougar.

@lichking3711

Жыл бұрын

I second all of your suggestions and comments, and I have found them to be true. I will add that yes, DD'ing classics make you pay much more attention to the road but that also makes the drive more alive and rewarding. I will also add that four-wheel drums can stop and stop well, even coming off the highway. You just can't do it repeatedly.

great vid Wesley. I own a 69 XR7 cat and appreciate you taking the time to offer this advice!

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

Scott Zeller Thanks! Glad to hear about another cat on the road

I daily my 65 plymouth with bias plys. never had any issues. a buddy of mine dailys a 55 pontiac with bias plys as well, he's never had issues either. he even drives his in the snow!

Smart man to have upgraded the lap belts to 3 point belts and wearing them 👍. I had a 1970 Buick Electra as a teenager and I wore both the lap and shoulder belts. In addition to the obvious safety aspect, you get a better feeling of a classic car when buckled up. And after being in a head on collision they may save your life. I walked away with only bruises from the belts which was far better than the unbelted other driver.

Loved it. I've been looking for this for a while. I daily my 73 mustang and just people close to me give me q hard time about it. always working on the car. spending so much money, is it safe. Man. what ever moves you right? It would be cool to have an online community directed to daily muscle, classic and hot rods

Well Said!! I drive my project car as much as possible in the summer. I just picked it up last year its a 87 Iroc Camaro 5spd. 5.0 with t bars!! I had one brand new after highschool but sold it for too many tickects and high insurance LOL!! Yea I'm always trying to improve this car and make it more road worthy, last year the radiator blew so it got replace along with all new hoses and new electric fans shes real cool now!! This year new breaks and some electrcal and new lighting. My dream is to modify her with some modern gear and a new drivetrain. Ls motor and driveline is the future plan but the orginal motor runs nice for now.

thanks for making this i’m 14 atm and have a 78 malibu trying to get my 68 mustang back tho but wanting to still have a decent ride to the point where i can still gun it and all that got a 350 in the malibu but the 68 mustang i sold to my brother has the original 5.0

My 1965 Ford Mustang is my first car and I must say theres definitely truth to these points. I wouldnt personally have as much need for overdrive since most of my driving is in town, but when my Cruise o Matic 3 speed goes, Im manual swapping it. It leaked at one point but it turned out to be bad gaskets and the metal casing is still good. I had some electrical problems but now theyre mostly ironed out. Mine unfortunutley did not come with AC so I plan on installing an aftermarket one in the future. It had a whole bunch of bad front end parts and it wouldnt hold an alignment in the beginning. The speedometer works but the needle bounces all over the place in the winter. Im using the stick-on GPS as a temporary solution to that. I have gauges to cover oil pressure, voltage and RPM. After market radio and extra speakers in the back plus bluetooth capabilities. Otherwise still runs a period correct engine (2 barrel V8 with pointed distributor and auto choke) and tranny with a 300 open diff. Gets about 16MPG in town but doesnt need premium gas. Manual steering. Dont really want a PS system tho.

He is right. I don’t worry about cost to keep it running right, it’s always going to be cheaper than a newer car. Mostly smog free and cheaper insurance and cheaper registration. Here in California that’s important. Costs are high. I run a 1964 Dodge 440, big block 400 bored 40. over , runs good, scary, super cool, lots of looks and thumbs up. I encourage young people to try it. Disclaimer…… they are not as safe as newer cars so don’t crash it.

Super helpful 👍🏼

I drive my 68 Mustang everyday, and i wouldnt trade it for anything. Its sucks on gas, but i knew that when i got it. I love fixing and messing with it, so its all right with me when something breaks on it, Great advice for others who drive classics everyday on this video!

@DAN007thefoxx1

6 жыл бұрын

WoodysAardvark Im considering a T5 swap in my 65. Also AC since it didnt come with that factory option. Already have a working gauge cluster going for me.

thanks man. useful!

Thank you

Could you get polymer or sylicone parts for anything that’s rubber

How can i find the parts that i need for a muscle in europe

I daily a 1971 Plymouth Sebring plus I drive it every where and it has a 440 big block and a Dana rear I use it every day

Dang. Good thing I bought my 66 mustang as a roller. In august. Now she has new quarters and wheel wells. Brand new atk high performance 302 motor. New gas tank fuel line. Dual brake master cylinder. I rebuilt my c4 with a b@m ratchet shifter. She runs 75mph at 3000rpm.

I have a torch red 1977 corvette.I enjoy all the attention i get,when i drive it,I take it out three to four days per week.You do not see many bright red forty four year old sports cars.I keep my car well maintained,If you take care of your car,it will take care of you,for sure.thankyou.russ.

nice video

I agree 100% classic look but modern safely

Hey man what steering wheel do you have in that car? is it oem??

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

I think it is a grant. The button in the center is a oem one that has been cut down

I’m going to swap a t5 into my 68 cougar any week now. Mine is a original 302 with a c4. Wondering if I’ll need to run the Fox body tailshaft orvthe more forward shift location of the s10? & maybe what will I have to do to my center console? I realize your was already a manual but did the stock fox body shifter location line up? & did you need to do anything special with bell housing, flywheel, starter, etc? & did you run the clutch old style cable or use the fox body hydronic slave cylinder? Thanks

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

Dan Sprouse hey Dan, glad to hear you have a cougar too. My car was originally an auto car, we built the clutch pedal assembly and mounted the master cylinder to the spot where the original clutch cable would have went through. Hit me up on our email at theracerejects@gmail.com and I will explain how I did it with pictures

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

Dan Sprouse you will have to shorten the driveshaft but the original c4 yoke goes in a t5. The trans cross member has to be modified as well

Thumbs up liked for you.

hey you have a really nice car but how do you keep it from getting stolen? do you have an alarm? or what do you recomend from getting it stolen. reason i ask is my dad had a 71 el camino and it got stolen a long time ago and i would hate to get my car stolen if i decide to daily drive mine. what do you recomend?

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

If i leave it somewhere a long time i pull the coil wire. But here in south mississippi we dont worry about it too much

My ‘68 mustang kept overheating on me and my dad so we took apart the cooling system and saw that the original owner didn’t have a coolant thermostat in it, so the car wouldn’t know how much coolant to cycle through the car. After that she ran like a dream

I’m looking to Buy a Street 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 for around 25k the 351 Cleveland has been modified to all hell no original parts left mostly high performance with radials would you say this could be used as a reliable daily driver?

@martinv1734

5 жыл бұрын

To me it sounds like it could be used since most of the parts are no longer 50 years old

I’m thinking of buying a 1967 Chevy impala next year, problem is I’m 6”7. Would that car fit me?

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve never sat in a ‘67 Impala, but it is a big car. I think if you need more room you could install a set of bucket seats and maybe mount them further back and/or lower for your comfort.

what state ist this ?

What state is the Desoto National Forest is in.

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

De Soto is in south Mississippi.

Nice cat man... 1 what type of suspension an leaf spring are you running 2 what type of rims an Tire size?

@RacingRejects

4 жыл бұрын

Stock leaf springs with a towing “helper spring” on it. Basically a coil over that goes in place of the rear shocks. On the front I cut 1.5 coils out of the springs. Rims are 17in steel wheels with 235s in the front and 255s in the back.

@marquicepenix6165

4 жыл бұрын

@@RacingRejects thanks man i have a 68 cougar I'm doing if you ever get free time do a walk around of your car an talk about what worked an what didn't thanks again

But what are some other ways to get more mpgs besides the overdrive transmission? my 66 impala does 11 mpgs and gas is too expensive so what do yall recommend

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

Highway gears and maybe try to shed some weight, but a 66 Impala will always be a gas guzzler unless you do some serious modifications.

@jairogarcia5513

5 жыл бұрын

@@RacingRejects i was also thinking fuel injection but i dont know if that would make a big difference honestly i just want to hit atleast 15 mpgs

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

@@jairogarcia5513 yes that would also help. A simple solution is to re-jet your primaries on your carburetor to a smaller size. To do this properly you need to buy a new spark plug, change the jet size, then cruise with the new plug in. After 10 or 15 miles at cruise pull the plug read it to see if it is too lean or not. There are good diagrams on google on how to read a spark plug. You can also use this technique to determine your optimal spark advance. Good luck!

So you pretty much gotta do a full restoration

Brakes first! The car needs to stop b4 it can go! Then suspension it needs to steer n handle like new to be able to enjoy the driveing experience! Then drivetrain u need to be able to trust the car to drive ANYwere! Then it can be a daily! 67 impala daily here!!

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

Safety third man

My dads friend is selling his 69 Chevelle Malibu. My dad wants to buy it so we can work on it and restore it together. It runs and drives and has a 350 crate engine. The paint is bad and it has a few rust bubbles in the quarter panels. All of the points you made in the video would have to be done/replaced to make it a good daily driver. He’s asking 7,000. Do you think its a fair deal?

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with the value of those cars but I assume it is similar to most muscle cars of that era. It is hard to put a price on a car without seeing it ,but I feel like that is a fair price for the car you’ve described. Look for similar cars for sale online and compare prices and you can also find price guides for classic cars too. I like to check Hagerty’s price guide before looking at buying a classic car. To me, the biggest factor of price on a car like that is rust, so be sure to look over the car and estimate how much rust repair will have to be done.

@michaelsandoval2063

5 жыл бұрын

Racing Rejects thanks for the feedback! Love your channel man

this seems like a really weird thing to ask but people from craigslist brought this to my attention. Is there way to put a discrete roll cage in a classic car? Kinda like frame reinforcement in the case of a crash? Has anyone thought about it or has done it? Is it a dumb idea and am i just stupid?

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

Most high end custom shops will hide the roll cage as well as they can. Some do a very good job at that. A full nhra cage will have some bars that are impossible to hide like door bars and bracing in the rear seat area. Im sure we will be building a cage at some point on the channel, so stay tuned and we might do a video on caging a car.

@maxymk123

5 жыл бұрын

@@RacingRejects thank you and i look forward to the video! i really love all your content!!

my uncle had a 69 cougar and my dad had a 69 maverick and my grandpa had a 67 cougar and I have a 69 Mustang

So I’m trying to buy a old 1987 cougar for around 8k, it’s in really good condition but it has about 140,000 miles on it, is it worth it?

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

87 or 67?

@memevids4u26

5 жыл бұрын

Racing Rejects yea I meant 67 sorry 😂

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the condition, but 8k probably isnt bad. Usually they go for about 3k for a rough one to be restored and a nice resto with a good powertrain goes for 20 to 30k.

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

If its running and driving with a decent paint job and interior 8k is about right. For stock drivetrain

Drive my 69 impala everyday to school, work, and trips. Reliable, comfortable and cool. No problems with my original drivetrain. Whats your excuse for your trailer queen?

So the same would go for any classic muscle? Or are there some more difficult. (69 mustang, charger, GTX, etc.) I DD my C5, and am planning on snagging a decent not too much work old muscle car. Thanks for the videos I def needed more content on classic muscle cars. Subscribed!! Love your car btw man congrats!

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

Yes this info could be applied to any classic car. Keep in mind that each car has its own quirks and it would be a good idea to research the cars you are interested in for common problems. Good luck!

@debonairecatalina6570

6 жыл бұрын

GreyC5 full size cars are where it's at, you can get a 67 to 72 Polara with a 383 in it for 2 or 3 grand, buicks Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs are good bargains. Give them a look

You need to show the cougar more

I'm thinking about buying a 68 mustang coupe. Custom paint and wheels. 302 Edelbrock engine with 2.5k miles on it. 96k miles on the body. The guy is asking 10k for it. It needs floor pans and bushings. Should I go for it?

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

If the floors are rusty then there is probably more rot hiding somewhere else so look for that. Use the rust as leverage for negotiation.

@sin-mtz1510

5 жыл бұрын

@@RacingRejects How much do you think I could offer for it? I dont want to low ball him or offend him.

@RacingRejects

5 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to put a number on a car without looking at it. Don’t be afraid to haggle the price because 98% of cars sell for less than asking price. Do some research and decide on what you feel is a good price. If you and the seller can agree on a price that you are both comfortable with then go for it. If you aren’t comfortable then walk away.

It’s called Fuel Injection

I have that car as my daily!! Is that a 68 or 67?

@RacingRejects

4 жыл бұрын

1967

@theirongriffin4567

4 жыл бұрын

@@RacingRejects nice mines a 68 and wow didn't expect a reply thank you

I daily drive a mercury cougar as well. Mines from 1980 though, not as sexy.

Basically modernize everything to daily drive your classic car, and whether strip it.

He mentioned fel pro gaskets...theyre good, just not the cork shit, I went through 3 sets in 4 months on my 65 Catalina convertible. Get a nice T H I C C set of rubber ones lol. No seriously...get the rubber, not cork.

@RacingRejects

6 жыл бұрын

Lucas Winders yeah I just bought some rubber valve cover gaskets, they are the best. Also, cheap valve covers are bad too, they don't evenly distribute the clamping force across the gasket. Thanks for watching!

@debonairecatalina6570

6 жыл бұрын

Racing Rejects hell yeah I subscribed too! This video went over everything

I’m scared that it will get stolen

Overdrive in a classic car.😡 I drive around with a th350 trans with a 2700 stall and 410 rear gears.. 😤

Your only issue with classics is safety. However if you have modern brakes and are a good driver you will be fine

There’s nothing to it. Daily it. Fix whatever it needs attention and keep up the maintenance with quality parts. Period .

cool but not safe