JW's Garage

First start attempt after cam swap! The 1957 chevy is just about finished.

I have the rarest C5Corvette, joking of course we all know jay Leno ones the one tiger shark and well my car isn’t rare at all. Just thought I’d poke a little fun at the age old “rare corvette debate”. #corvettec5 #corvettez06 #corvettelifestyle

64 Impala, 57 BelAir fender trim removal, or moldings if that’s what we wanna call them and in working on the C5 corvette correcting a body defect from the conversion. Hey y’all welcome back to the channel I’m just finishing up the 64 impala so we’ll chat about that car a little, on the 1957 chev BelAir I’m remove the fender side moldings and show ya how that is done and lastly I’m working on my C5 to get ready and drive to the Lonesome star roundup which is Kesse James annual car show. #64impala #trifive #c5corvette

We did another Road Rally in the C7Z06 Corvette. Pikes Peak & the Continental Divide We started in Lubbock Tx, and drove straight in to Blackhawk Colorado and toured all over Denver, Aspen, Blackhawk, Colorado Springs, and Pikes Peak area. #corvette #c7z06 #colorado

The Corvette wide body build is done! Join me in a review of all that went in to the build and the finer details. As always thank you for watching and clicking those Amazon links to the products in this video. #c5corvette #widebody #build

Almost finished with the C5 Corvette FRC Project, the entire right hand side is done assembled buffed polished rocker extensions installed and now we’re fitting the drivers side fender flares and taking all the crucial measurements to ensure they sit perfectly in the same position on each side. #c5corvette #fenderflares #z06corvette

Today I’m Installing the fender flares on to the C5 Corvette FRC project. #c5corvette #corvette #fenderflares

Hey everyone hope your having a great week today we have a project update on the FRC corvette and a quick look over a trailer project I been working on the past for months I finished. I’ll get some links to products in the video later this afternoon, wanted to get this video up first thing and get back to work it’s going to be a great day!! #c5corvette #corvette #widebody

Todays video I complete the Cadillac 4 piston brembo conversion for a C5 Corvette. This is the first I’ve done this conversion and very cost effective in comparison. Please be sure to like, subscribe, and share the channel. Product links below. #c5corvette #cadillac #brembo ac Delco Rotors. https://amzn.to/3ZUYkv1 Steel M14 washers assortment. https://amzn.to/3Wr9sNg Powerstop Stainless brake lines front / rear https://amzn.to/3kr2EBH Cadillac Calipers. the ATS-V Calipers I found plenty of online at eBay Motors but I was able to get these through a GM retailer new condition at an equivalent price of what I found used.

Adapting the Cadillac big brakes from the atsv to a C5 corvette. #c5corvette #big #brakes

Laying flames! Start to finish how to lay a flame layout and the tips for a smooth cutout and taping techniques. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a 👍 up. Thank you!

Continuing the paint work and suspension, C5 Corvette FRC project. The paint has sat overnight and today I’m wet sanding any blemishes from the surface before the paint completely cures, after that I jump over to the rear suspension removing the mono leaf beam and installing the coil over replacements. #c5corvette #autopainting #coilovershocks

A quick overview of the Cadillac ATS-V big brake upgrade on the C5 Corvette project & final prep of the body panels before getting them sprayed today inside the portable Vector parts painting spray booth! Not touching much in the painting aspect as it’s the same for everything that gets shot and it’s in a bunch of other videos so go check them out. Links to items shown in the video. C6 Z06 front Rotors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027A7SKG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_77VC7363X8JQE97C4RVB?linkCode=ml2&tag=jwsgarage-20 Vevor portable spray booth. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F2RQ7NV/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_36RY5AJVECN86X6HC1P6?linkCode=ml2&tag=jwsgarage-20 Those super fancy Dickie’s coveralls that are stunningly sexy, get em right here. https://amzn.to/3vZgaPw

C5 corvette FRC, bringing the headlights in to the 21st Century with LED lighting from AUXITO. In todays video we changed out the factory headlight bulbs and replaced them with 9006 LED modules from AUXITO and do a comparison of the two inside the shop with the lights off so you can really see the difference. Follow the link below for big saving at Auxito. https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1421215&u=3489337&m=91709&urllink=&afftrack= #c5corvette #ledheadlamp #corvettelife

In video 4 of the C5 Corvette Project I go over two products I’ve used for decades when it comes to Corvette aluminum suspension and chassis paint restoration. It’s quick, its easy, but it smells like a birty butt! Be sure to like 👍 and subscribe it’s the holidays help a brother out! Amazon links to the products in this video. Duragloss 861 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ITWHEU/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_undefined?linkCode=ml2&tag=jwsgarage-20 SEM Trim Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073T7FQ23/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_undefined?linkCode=ml2&tag=jwsgarage-20 3M scotchbright https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGPCTHT/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_undefined?linkCode=ml2&tag=jwsgarage-20 #c5corvette #chassis #suspension

C5 Corvette suspension confusion? In todays short I explain the correct part numbers for the C5 corvette ball joints front upper and lower, rear lower and why you can’t find a part number for the rear upper! Then I give you the part # #c5corvette #z06corvette #c6corvette Link to ball joints below. Lower ball joints https://amzn.to/3YcI7jY Upper ball joints https://amzn.to/3h4F8sZ And if you need the tool https://amzn.to/3VReOkU

In video #3 we’re removing the door bump trim moldings with a prison shank and then removing the rear quarter panels esp the drivers side with the fuel door. Thank you all for tuning in I will post links to the tools and items used below Don’t forget to follow us in IG, FB, and become a member over at Patreon and get on the mailing list.

What we do for fun in Texas. Out enjoying the country in some super fun cars and a little track time as well. #rally #c5corvette #c7z06

Does your C5 Corvette smell like Los Angeles? In today’s video I go over milking the bug butts and squirrel nuts out of a corvette’s fresh air intake vents rain gutter utters. Be sure to hit that like 👍 button and subscribe to the channel. You can also support the channel by scbscribing to our Patrion account for in-depth processes and random automotive related content, and you will receive a couple decals in the mail from JW’s Garage.

Getting started on the C5 Corvette FRC project. I always start the same way on these cars and it begins with disassembly and a lot of cleaning. #c5corvette #z06corvette #corvettefrc

Been busy first I road tripped my C7 Z06 3000 miles, visited the National Corvette Museum, visited the Sloan Museum in the motor city. Did another road rally, bought myself a GMC OBS project and I have a new customer project a C5 FRC Corvette. Whoo it’s been busy, oh and I caught the coof FML!

LS Swapped El Camino or is it? Tune in to see one of GM’s rarities and we’re going to fox a few minor problems on this clean 80’s car, truck, crossover, idk they were odd but cool. Over personally always liked the El Camino. #elcamino #lsswapped #caballero 1,200 degree LS spark plug wire sleeves. https://amzn.to/3WTpiBM Powermaster LS 168T starter. https://amzn.to/3NVl8Vy

Out and about with Diane Trailblazer update / repairs and a new trailer project is here at the shop that we are working on. @Out and About With Diane #trailblazer #trailer #build

C5 Corvette, fixing a bent forged wheel! Hey y’all yeah I bent another wheel on the C5 Z06 Targa up in north Texas…. But we can fix it. Thank you for watching be sure to like and subscribe. Links to products used in this video below. #c5corvette #forgedwheels #wheelrepair

The $40 must have MOD! For C5 Corvette owners. Welcome back to the garage and the Channel today I'm going over one of my favorite interior mods. Not only is it fast, but its simple, and your passengers will love you for it. below are links to the products used in todays video from Amazon. 12V to 5V 2.1Amp Duel Port USB. https://amzn.to/3BBxI8j Digital 12V USB port. https://amzn.to/3PWBDBc Mini fuse Add A Circuit connectors. https://amzn.to/3SytQvd 1 1/8" hole saw. https://amzn.to/3zS4lgP #c5corvette #corvette #mods