The Corvette

- Turn on subtitles/CC's if you'd like explanations on what I'm doing throughout the video. - This is a 1976 Corvette, it has the L48 small block 350 and a Borg-Warner 4-speed manual transmission. I don't own this one, but I was put in contact with the owner when I sold my boat to him. He just recently picked this car up and asked if I'd want to work on it. While it technically does drive, the engine runs awful, the brakes are halfway gone, it leaked out all the power steering fluid, the driveshaft is falling out of it, and there's still a plethora of other issues to be addressed. Chapters: 00:00 - Bringing the car home 06:05 - Disassembly begins 10:55 - Removing the transmission 16:33 - Removing the engine 22:27 - Cleaning up the engine/Pressure washing 28:10 - Fixing frame damage 30:30 - Power steering control valve rebuild 38:24 - Fixing the brakes 44:39 - Rebuilding the half-shafts 54:02 - Rebuilding brake calipers 01:08:03 - Installing aluminum intake manifold 01:12:37 - Replacing timing chain and water pump 01:19:59 - Replacing the oil pan 01:22:36 - Finishing the engine 01:29:15 - Replacing the clutch 01:32:35 - Installing the engine 01:34:51 - Resealing and installing the transmission 01:39:24 - Finishing installing the drivetrain 01:55:44 - Fabricating the exhaust 02:02:53 - First start + troubleshooting, back on the ground 02:11:07 - Car wash 02:13:51 - Final touches 02:17:59 - Driving

Added 17 Jul 2026