Reviving a Classic: 1967 Rebel SST Convertible

TLDRAfter sitting in a shed for 43 years, this 1967 Rebel SST Convertible is being brought back to life. We cleaned it up, fixed the brakes, and installed a new carburetor. Watch as we get it running and test the transmission.

Key insights

🚗This car has been sitting in a shed for 43 years and has never been driven.

🛠️We spent a day cleaning it up, fixing the brakes, and installing a new carburetor.

🔥After getting it running, we tested the transmission and it performed well.

🚀This classic car is now ready to hit the road and be enjoyed once again.

🔩We also replaced the old poverty caps with new rally-style wheels for a more aggressive look.

Q&A

Why was the car sitting in a shed for so long?

The car was actually gifted to one of the sons of the original owner, but he never ended up driving it.

What condition was the car in when you found it?

The car needed a lot of work. The paint was faded, the brakes were shot, and the interior was in rough shape.

How did you get the car running after so many years?

We cleaned out the fuel tank, rebuilt the carburetor, and replaced the ignition components.

What modifications did you make to the car?

We replaced the old poverty caps with new rally-style wheels for a more aggressive look.

Is the car drivable now?

Yes, after fixing the brakes and getting it running, the car is now ready to hit the road.

Timestamped Summary

00:08This car has been sitting in a shed for 43 years.

01:00We spent a day cleaning it up and fixing the brakes.

08:14We got the car running and tested the transmission.

10:50We replaced the old poverty caps with new rally-style wheels.

14:45After all the work, we got the car running again.