Anyone Else With Vintage Car Related YouTube Channel?

[Bulletpruf]

I started a YouTube channel a few years ago and finally started posting some vintage car and truck content. At this point, I only have video of Project Brutus - '87 F350 dually field find rescue - but I'll have some Chevy content in the not too distant future. My channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgryrF3kzdti0bH4tTb2p9Q

Any other YouTubers? Anyone have any tips on content, increasing subscriptions, etc? I have a real job (active duty Army), but I'm trying to grow my channel as my career winds down.

Thanks

Scott

201065

[Zachalanche]

As a user of Youtube my one request is Please Please Please don't start every video with "hey what's up guys" as soon as i hear that I just assume the next 10 min will be some dude jawjacking in front of his garage while providing no valuable info or entertainment.

[Bulletpruf]

As a user of Youtube my one request is Please Please Please don't start every video with "hey what's up guys" as soon as i hear that I just assume the next 10 min will be some dude jawjacking in front of his garage while providing no valuable info or entertainment.

thanks, Zach. I try to keep the jawjacking to a minimum and on point.

[hoosiergta]

I've been enjoying your show since I found this thread . I'm mostly a lurker here and haven't posted up since around 2008 . I used to be a 3rd gen Fbody guy but have moved on to C4 vettes and 4x4 Chevys. And thanks for not starting each show with "Whats up You Tube or Bulletproofers or ...."

[Bulletpruf]

I've been enjoying your show since I found this thread . I'm mostly a lurker here and haven't posted up since around 2008 . I used to be a 3rd gen Fbody guy but have moved on to C4 vettes and 4x4 Chevys. And thanks for not starting each show with "Whats up You Tube or Bulletproofers or ...."

Hi Dan -

Thanks for the kind remarks and I'm glad you like the videos that I have posted.

Sounds like we have somewhat similar tastes -- I've never had a 3d Gen F-body, but have had several of first-gen F-bodies (Shivverlay and Poncho). I'm hoping to buy a really neat '67 that I've had my eye on for almost a year; if I end up with it, you'll see it on my channel. Same with Corvettes -- I've never had a C4, but I've had a few C2's (big and small block); would like another one at some point. And I've had at least half a dozen 4x4 Chevy/GMC SUV's - mostly 3/4 ton 4x4 big block Suburbans form 1987-2001.

I should also have my sole vintage Italian car on the channel soon - 72 GTV track day car with a hopped up twin spark engine, cage, Recaro's, etc.

202100

Best,

Scott

[hoosiergta]

Love the GTV , I love little rear drive sedans about that size . I never had anything that cool but after my dad passed away ( 26 yrs ago ) my mom bought a car without letting me watch out for her . She wanted a 4 cylinder car for gas mileage and front wheel drive for getting around better in inclement weather. ( I'm still not convinced they are )Anyway she bout a 89 Toyota Cressida , which was neither. It had a twin overhead cam straight 6 with a fully independent suspension. Car was a blast with it's 3.90ish rear . Anyway , I've been watching a show called Built by Jeff and he's doing a Alfa 105 with a ferrari V12 . I'm not real up alfa cars but the bodies look close to the same . Are they ? My 4x4 is a 10 mpg gas sucking suburban with a 8 inch BDS lift and 35 Micky Baja MTZs . Looking forward to more stuff . Really liked all the steps you took bringing the 302 back to life . I've sat a 350 in my S10 that hasn't started in 21 years .Which most would say is nuts but I had it rebuilt 4 or 5 years before for a previous S10 . ( This is my 4th ) I thought it might be on a skid for about 2 years so every once in awhile I squirterd oil down the spark plug holes and turn the crank . I better do the drill to the oil pump in case it's lost its prime .

[Bulletpruf]

Love the GTV , I love little rear drive sedans about that size . I never had anything that cool but after my dad passed away ( 26 yrs ago ) my mom bought a car without letting me watch out for her . She wanted a 4 cylinder car for gas mileage and front wheel drive for getting around better in inclement weather. ( I'm still not convinced they are )Anyway she bout a 89 Toyota Cressida , which was neither. It had a twin overhead cam straight 6 with a fully independent suspension. Car was a blast with it's 3.90ish rear . Anyway , I've been watching a show called Built by Jeff and he's doing a Alfa 105 with a ferrari V12 . I'm not real up alfa cars but the bodies look close to the same . Are they ? My 4x4 is a 10 mpg gas sucking suburban with a 8 inch BDS lift and 35 Micky Baja MTZs . Looking forward to more stuff . Really liked all the steps you took bringing the 302 back to life . I've sat a 350 in my S10 that hasn't started in 21 years .Which most would say is nuts but I had it rebuilt 4 or 5 years before for a previous S10 . ( This is my 4th ) I thought it might be on a skid for about 2 years so every once in awhile I squirterd oil down the spark plug holes and turn the crank . I better do the drill to the oil pump in case it's lost its prime .


My dad bought a Cressida new in about 1985. It was a 5 speed; vast majority came with an auto. It was a heavy car but fairly quick for what it was.

Jeff is building the same car - Alfa 105. He picked a hell of a large engine to stuff in it.

I'd prime the oil pump on the 350 and keep the cylinders oiled. Helps to back off the rocker arms and tape the intake and exhaust closed, too.

Here's the link to the 302 video in case anyone else is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS2xYHcoPtM&t=12s

[hoosiergta]

Yeah , had them taped off till about 3 years ago . Thats when I sat it in . Then life got in the way .

[Bulletpruf]

Yeah , had them taped off till about 3 years ago . Thats when I sat it in . Then life got in the way .


I hear you. I have a few long-term project cars that have been a work in progress for 10 years or more, including my '71 Javelin track day car project - built 401 with aluminum heads, t-10 4 sp, built 9", cage, etc.

202629

[Twentyover]

Did you have a build thread on the Alfa a while back? I seem to remember a build thread from a serviceman serving in Europe building one of these, and your screen name is familiar


Hi Dan -

Thanks for the kind remarks and I'm glad you like the videos that I have posted.

Sounds like we have somewhat similar tastes -- I've never had a 3d Gen F-body, but have had several of first-gen F-bodies (Shivverlay and Poncho). I'm hoping to buy a really neat '67 that I've had my eye on for almost a year; if I end up with it, you'll see it on my channel. Same with Corvettes -- I've never had a C4, but I've had a few C2's (big and small block); would like another one at some point. And I've had at least half a dozen 4x4 Chevy/GMC SUV's - mostly 3/4 ton 4x4 big block Suburbans form 1987-2001.

I should also have my sole vintage Italian car on the channel soon - 72 GTV track day car with a hopped up twin spark engine, cage, Recaro's, etc.

202100

Best,

Scott

[Bulletpruf]

Yep! Here’s the thread - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/118434-1972-Alfa-Romeo-GT-Track-Day-Build!?highlight=

[Bulletpruf]

YouTube channel is progressing. I'm at 745 subscribers now, which will put me at 1,000 subs by 1 Jan 23 or so. I should have the required 4,000 watch hours by then.

Filming and editing videos can be a time suck, but it also keeps me on task. Before I started my channel, this is about when I would push the current project off to the side and go buy something else. That's why I have 6 project cars and two that are about 90% done, but nothing is roadworthy... Anyway, I'd prefer that my viewers don't think that I'm some douchebag who can't finish a project, so I'm just chugging along.

I'm still doing everything 100% solo, but I'm getting better at thumbnails, editing videos, and figuring out what folks want. Having said that, I'm still surprised at which videos of mine get a lot of views and which ones fall flat. Live and learn, I guess.

[Bulletpruf]

900 subs now, and I seem to have gained momentum -- getting a lot more views and subs daily, especially since Thanksgiving. Not sure why; maybe just the result of having 16 videos up, some of which seem to be popular?

[Bulletpruf]

Ok, the momentum kept up and I was monetized about a week ago. Based on what I'm seeing, I'm guessing I'll make about $60 this month. Not enough to go very far, but channel continues to grow.

[skooli]

That GTV is gorgeous. I've been in love with them since I was stationed in Sicily. We came out of a restaurant one evening, and I heard some beautiful noise coming from a garage down the hill. When we walked down to check it out, a couple of local gents were tuning a GTV, and I can remember the sound like it was yesterday.

[Bulletpruf]

That GTV is gorgeous. I've been in love with them since I was stationed in Sicily. We came out of a restaurant one evening, and I heard some beautiful noise coming from a garage down the hill. When we walked down to check it out, a couple of local gents were tuning a GTV, and I can remember the sound like it was yesterday.

Thanks!

When were you stationed in Sicily? I was stationed in Naples from 2015-2018. I bought the GTV there and brought it back to the states.

[thinkfastroth]

Hi Bulletpruf,

What editing software and cameras are you using?
I'm starting to look into creating a new channel in 2023.
My brother and I have been in the restoration business a little over 20 years, and several people have asked if we had a channel. This year, I'm going to take the plunge.

Thanks,
Dan

[Bulletpruf]

Hi Dan - I use Final Cut Pro editing software and a Canon M50 camera. Did a fair amount of research on both before I purchased. You’ll also need microphones (I use inexpensive hard-wired mics), tripods (inexpensive at Amazon), and some supplemental lighting.

Pm or post here if you have any further questions.

Scott

[thinkfastroth]

Hi Dan - I use Final Cut Pro editing software and a Canon M50 camera. Did a fair amount of research on both before I purchased. You’ll also need microphones (I use inexpensive hard-wired mics), tripods (inexpensive at Amazon), and some supplemental lighting.

Pm or post here if you have any further questions.

Scott

Thank you, Scott!
I will check out the software.

Dan

[Bulletpruf]

Up to 1250 subscribers and growing steadily - about 150 per month. Still waiting for my first YouTube payday.

Have 19 videos up and hope to get another one done this week.

Happy New Year,

Scott

[Bulletpruf]

Ok, so I finished my first full month monetized and YouTube owes me $58.77 or something like that. They don't send you a payment until you have at least $100 in the account, so I guess I'm in the penalty box for now.

Anyway, the $58.77 was earned in a 30 day period where I had close to 1,500 watch hours and about 1,200 subscribers total.

$58.77 isn't enough to fill up my daily with gas, but it's a start. Figure I need to double it about 4 times until I can make enough on YT to cover a decent car payment, and that's going to take some time.

[RIF RAF]

Nice on getting monetized.
I'm nowhere near that yet but I've only gotten serious about doing videos this off season and things are picking up.

https://www.youtube.com/@codysmithmotorsports736/videos

Currently part way through designing a 3 link/watts link for my Cutlass

[Bulletpruf]

Nice on getting monetized.
I'm nowhere near that yet but I've only gotten serious about doing videos this off season and things are picking up.

https://www.youtube.com/@codysmithmotorsports736/videos

Currently part way through designing a 3 link/watts link for my Cutlass


Badass car! I subscribed and watched one of your track videos. Look forward to seeing more action videos!

[Bulletpruf]

Up to 21 videos and 1544 subscribers and things are slow. Views are down, pace of new subscribers is down, etc. I'm still putting out content and I get a bump every time I post a new video, but I think folks just aren't working on cars as much during the winter. My guess - I'll get a bump in a few weeks as football season and hunting seasons end and as the weather warms up and folks start thinking about wrenching again.

Looks like I'm earning about $60 a month, but still waiting for my first official payday; YT doesn't send funds if you make less than $100 in a month, and I only cleared $58 in my first month of being monetized.

[Bulletpruf]

Up to 1683 subscribers. Things may be picking up just a tad.

I'm also up to 24 videos now, and lately I've been more focused on tech videos - how to check engine block for cracks, how to measure a bore and check for taper and out of round using dial bore gauge, how to measure valve guides and check valve recession, etc. These should be steady performers over the years. At least I hope they will be.

I have changed my settings for payment so I'll only get paid when I have $500 in my Google Adsense account. Otherwise, the $60/month will just get lost.

[hoosiergta]

I just subscribed because of this thread and that pic of the 87ish cutlass!

[hoosiergta]

In case it helps , I like to watch things that involve fabrication or suspension mods . I'm more of a remove and replace kind of guy on transmissions and engine .Your one ton really does it for me as I've picked up a roller 2000 GMC 3500 HD roller . I've acquired a 8.1/496 BBC and a NV4500 . It came while a 4.63 Dana 80 This truck is basically the equivalent of a F450 . 10 lug wheels and is GVW at 15000 although some are rated to 18000 . Its categorized as a 1.5 ton. Thinking about 4wheel driving it with a Dana 10 lug super 60 from a ford and a Ford divorced 205 . Going with a flatbed . Hopefully one tha dumps . I'll try to post up some construction pics if your interested. It is your fault after all.

[Bulletpruf]

I just subscribed because of this thread and that pic of the 87ish cutlass!

Excellent! Thanks!

[Bulletpruf]

In case it helps , I like to watch things that involve fabrication or suspension mods . I'm more of a remove and replace kind of guy on transmissions and engine .Your one ton really does it for me as I've picked up a roller 2000 GMC 3500 HD roller . I've acquired a 8.1/496 BBC and a NV4500 . It came while a 4.63 Dana 80 This truck is basically the equivalent of a F450 . 10 lug wheels and is GVW at 15000 although some are rated to 18000 . Its categorized as a 1.5 ton. Thinking about 4wheel driving it with a Dana 10 lug super 60 from a ford and a Ford divorced 205 . Going with a flatbed . Hopefully one tha dumps . I'll try to post up some construction pics if your interested. It is your fault after all.

Sounds like an awesome project! Post up some pics!

I loves me an 8.1, too. I had one in a 2001 K2500 Suburban that I sold a few years ago. Heck of an engine!

205855

[Bulletpruf]

Now up to 28 videos and 2,000 subscribers, but income hasn't picked up - still only about $50 per month.

Just posted a video on the 7.3 IDI turbo diesel engine short block build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-96getWjac&t=103s

[skooli]

Thanks!

When were you stationed in Sicily? I was stationed in Naples from 2015-2018. I bought the GTV there and brought it back to the states.

I was based out of there for three different 6 month deployments. I was there in '96, 2012, and again in 2014. I retired out of Sig in '14. I was a P-3 crewman for 21 years.

The restaurant I was talking about (where I saw the GTV) was a place called Paradise in Motta.

[Bulletpruf]

I was based out of there for three different 6 month deployments. I was there in '96, 2012, and again in 2014. I retired out of Sig in '14. I was a P-3 crewman for 21 years.

The restaurant I was talking about (where I saw the GTV) was a place called Paradise in Motta.

I never did get down to Sigonella while we were in Italy. BTW - thanks for your service. I'm retiring in August; will have 28+ years in the Army.

[Bulletpruf]

I'm at 31 videos and 2,200 subscribers and income has picked up, but not by much. Looking like about $60/month these days.

Once I'm back home in San Antonio, there will be a lot more opportunities for content -- I have about half a dozen project cars from 1966-1971.

[screamingchickentx]

All Camaro/Firebird, but have event coverage of events in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area and product videos showing installation and products in action. Videos cover 1967-2002 Camaros & Firebirds.
https://www.youtube.com/@screamingchickentx

[Bulletpruf]

All Camaro/Firebird, but have event coverage of events in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area and product videos showing installation and products in action. Videos cover 1967-2002 Camaros & Firebirds.
https://www.youtube.com/@screamingchickentx

I'll check it out! Thanks for the link.

[Bulletpruf]

Well, the build is as done as it's going to get. Project Brutus is currently on eBay with No Reserve. Explanation here -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWl0XclMQXo&t=5s

[evahall]

Things are moving slowly even with 21 videos and 1544 subscribers. Views are decreasing as well as the rate of new subscriptions, etc. Even though I continue to publish content and experience growth whenever I publish a new video, I believe that people simply don't work on their cars as much in the winter. My prediction is that I'll experience growth in the coming weeks when football and hunting seasons expire, the weather heats up, and people start thinking about fixing things once more.


It appears that I am making around $60 per month, but I have yet to receive my first paycheck because won't send you money if you make less than $100 per month and I only made 58 Doller ($) in my first month of being monetized.

[jeff s]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrTVqPpPcelShkUhkpspVQ

Content is mostly shop updates on all the projects we're building.

[Bulletpruf]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrTVqPpPcelShkUhkpspVQ

Content is mostly shop updates on all the projects we're building.

Subscribed!

[Bulletpruf]

Well, it's been two months since I've posted a video (I just moved from Virginia back home to Texas) and somehow the channel has gained a bit of momentum. Maybe it's because more folks are turning wrenches this time of year? Anyway, I'm up to 2,570 subscribers, and a whopping $50.42 per month in revenue!

I have a bunch more content planned, but first I need to get the garage unpacked and organized. After that, I think we'll go with the 68 GTO convertible with the built 455 and the '69 Bronco barn find project.

[MachineADDICT]

Did a really huge amount of research on both before I bought ‘em. You’ll need microphones, tripods, and some supplemental lighting.

[Bulletpruf]

Bumping an old thread with a long overdue update.

I'm retired from the Army now and back home in San Antonio. Outgrew my attached garage so I rented a 20' x 50' shop. Currently in the shop - 71 Javelin 401/4 sp road race project, '69 Bronco barn find project, '91 F350 crew cab diesel dually.

Branched out into heavy equipment (Cat D7 and 977H), but don't have any yellow stuff in the stable now.

I have 40+ videos up now, and I make $500 in a good month. Not-so-good month is about $100. I'd like to bring home over $1k/month, but I need more subscribers to get there. Currently at 7,500 and I need well over 10k and more regular videos to get there. Thinking about buying a project that will drive content - maybe a '65 GTO or a '69 Camaro.

I'm struggling to post videos every month; I work from home and unfortunately, business is great. That's good for the bank account but not so good for my wrenching time.

[thedugan]

Thank you for your service.

Camaro content is my vote :)

Subscribed

[Bulletpruf]

Thank you for your service.

Camaro content is my vote :)

Subscribed

A good friend has a complete '67 SS/RS, 350, 4 sp, manual drums and brakes. We have agreed on a price; just need to sell something to fund the purchase...

[Bulletpruf]

Up to 8,700 subscribers, but income is stagnant at about $200/mo. I've also started working on my '69 Bronco barn find project; no shortage of content there because everything needs TLC. I rebuilt the transfer case, I'm about to start the trans, and the engine is next.

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I also picked up a '72 AMC Javelin that I plan to build for the 24 Hours of Lemons. Hope to post the first video for that in the next few weeks.

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[chekropy]

How’s your channel doing now? I see you’ve got almost 10K subscribers. That’s awesome. I wish you good luck.

[Bulletpruf]

Thanks. It will be nice to hit 10K subscribers.

Income isn't great; only about $300/month now, but it's better than nothing. It would be nice if I could get to the point where it could cover the monthly rental on my 20x50 shop, but I'm not there yet.

Scott

[chevelletiger]

I'll sub buddy to help you out,might start a channel next yr. Too

[Bulletpruf]

I'll sub buddy to help you out,might start a channel next yr. Too

Thanks!