You wanted more rust...

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 01/31/2017 at 12:35 • Filed to: Reidus and Cletus

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So we’re gonna give it to you! The new episode of Reidus and Cletus has more rust than you’ll need for a lifetime, and I fix it all! Follow the journey of our 1968 Datsun Roadster from junkyard-bound parts car, to a half-shiny mountain machine. Enjoy.

Laurence > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 12:43

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Just finished watching this - one of my favourite shows on YouTube, easily. Really looking forward to the next episode

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 12:44

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Me right now

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Laurence 01/31/2017 at 13:10

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Thank you very much! We’re having a great time making them too!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 01/31/2017 at 13:10

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Insatiable. Good!

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:12

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how close were you to just cutting bait, and walking away from the datsun after seeing how rusted it was?........

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 01/31/2017 at 13:15

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Well, initially I thought I could fix it all, but the moment that made me reconsider was when I had some friends come over and they all saw the rust and went “you’re not going to fix this are you?” because they didn’t think it was worth it. Every time I found new rust I thought of giving up, but what kept me going, was knowing that there wasn’t another one out there to buy, and there still hasn’t been one in my price range for MONTHS.

gmctavish needs more space > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:16

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That was awesome.

I had an E24 that broke its distributor rotor while I was crossing a busy street. It half-ran for another block or two, backfiring badly, before totally quitting. Basically the same thing your Datsun did. It took me a while to figure out what was wrong, the rotor didn’t come off, the guide just broke, so nothing was visibly wrong until I realized I could spin the rotor freely.

Also, Westside road is great, and driving through the Rockies is one of my favourite things. It’s really cool to see more western Canada on YouTube.

Laurence > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:18

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Great to you enjoy them as much as I do haha. Crazy how you turned the Datsun around so well - I’d have seen all that rot and just given in.

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:26

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Great job, man.

You need to do a home paint job on this. You can totally handle it.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > gmctavish needs more space 01/31/2017 at 13:28

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It baffled us for a few hours! It was a great road, apparently there was some construction a few miles up it, so we would have had to go back anyway. Figures.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Laurence 01/31/2017 at 13:29

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I came really close to giving in many times! But I knew I could fix it, and improve on some of the water catching designs.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > crowmolly 01/31/2017 at 13:29

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Thank you! Maybe I will someday. Cletus is probably going to be getting the first paint job on R+C though.

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:33

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yeah, i heard the mention of $2000 purchase price. i was asking, because there always is that moment when you objectively look at a project and realize that you are honestly better off walking away, and either parting it out, or using it for a parts car.

but hey, after you have put cars like your datsun back together, with nothing more than your own cardboard templates........ the rest is cake. you also KNOW how much time is truly involved in putting one back right again. knowing how much effort is involved in fixing a rustbucket, is usually what it takes to keep from taking on a project that you are not particularly passionate about.

how is that mustang looking?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 01/31/2017 at 13:35

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Yeah it was cheap enough to turf if it was too terrible, but rare enough that I couldn’t! I haven’t even seen the Mustang with my own eyes yet! Haha, but Cletus has, and it sounds a lot better than this one. Familiar sounding story eh? ;)

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:41

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Both you guys need paint jobs and you looked pretty detailed during your metalwork. Go for it, you’ll save thousands (and probably get a better job than some commercial respray places)!

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:46

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its a sad feeling to give up, on rare cars that you cant find anymore.

yeah, very familiar story . i have my own rusty package deal showing up in mid february, sight unseen, SUPPOSED to be mostly all there, great price.........hook, line, and sinker....... 

you guys going to try to get the 2cv?

gmctavish needs more space > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 13:47

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Ah yeah, that’s usually how that goes. Definitely go back another time though, some time when I have a fun car again I need to do something similar

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 01/31/2017 at 14:01

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We might! We got a lot of things on the go for sure, we’ve also got my Suburban which we’re probably gonna take on a crazy road trip as well.

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 14:12

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those suburbans get thirsty.....

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 14:23

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I’m waiting until after my girls go to bed tonight, then I’ll put it up on the big screen. I am very excited!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 01/31/2017 at 14:30

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But they tow a lot ;)

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > shop-teacher 01/31/2017 at 14:31

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They can watch too if you like! Haha, it’s G-rated.

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 14:34

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yeah, it should be able to tow that mustang back home no problem.........

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 14:58

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I’m sure I will watch it with them, I did for the first episode, but for the first run through I want to be able to pay attention. The girls can be a little ... distracting :)

My four year old loves watching Roadkill. She always wants to watch the Stubby Bob episode. Or in her words, “Can we watch the one with the wheelie truck?” I think we’ve watched that one twelve times.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > shop-teacher 01/31/2017 at 15:43

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Yeah all our episodes are profanity-free so you people with kids could watch

vicali > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 15:44

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Awesome, now take it over the Connector!

Not going to lie, a little disappointed you didn’t take it south through Nakusp and Lumby; but then again.. maybe that was a good call.

shop-teacher > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 01/31/2017 at 15:55

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I appreciate that. I will watch it with my girls (gotta get them young!), I just like to watch things for the first time on my own, so I can give it my full attention. I attempted to watch the new Roadkill with them a couple days ago ... I think I actually say like 1/10th of it.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > shop-teacher 01/31/2017 at 16:01

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File under “dad things.” Totally get it. Well we hope you enjoy the show!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 16:31

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I shall be showing this to my dad. He had one back in the day as well.

swaptastic > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 17:11

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Great job. Well rounded video. I think your show is off to a great start.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/31/2017 at 18:05

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If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 18:12

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There’s a ‘68 that’s supposedly not a rustbucket only like an hour and a half from here. Unfortunately, I do not have $3800 to spend at present because barges are life.

The Compromiser > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/31/2017 at 23:25

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Keep going. This is excellent automotive canadiana. I watched the whole thing. Loved it.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 02/01/2017 at 15:54

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Awesome gentleman, loved every minute of it! Very entertaining, but also very genuine....you can tell Reid loves that beast. :)

Psyched for the next one! No idea what that engine note is at the end...

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 02/01/2017 at 16:01

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I really do love it :) You’ll find out soon enough!

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 02/01/2017 at 22:49

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Finally found half an hour to watch it. My wife was nearby and kept looking over my shoulder and finally sat down and watched the whole thing with me from about 5 minutes in. And she normally ignores all the car-themed things I watch. Bravo!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 02/02/2017 at 12:18

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That’s excellent! Thank you! We definitely try to make it entertaining to all, not just to car aficionados.