Rebuilding a 2017 Viper GT

[ForTehNguyen]

Another rebuilders channel. I like this guys style, more straight to the point. Hes fixed a Lexus RCF, GTR, Hellcat previously. Anyone know if this was a members car? This one actually includes a whole new front frame and hes going to have to transfer everything over. Looks like insurance attempted to fix it but backed out


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MvBeaXl30w

[Fatboy 18]

Subscribed thanks for the link. I would love to work on a project like this

[viperr]

Nice video. It shows exactly what you are in for. It is more than I would tackle, but you will have a very nice Gen V with a unique look. Great idea to change the color as long as it is coming completely apart. Also it is nice to have a brand new frame so everything starts off correctly. You will love driving it when you finish your project.

[Mark1107]

I like goonzsquad better. Better editing than this guy, lol. I don’t need to see your holiday inn videos, lol. But a different perspective, so thanks for sharing.

[Vipes]

Looks like this one is going to be labor intense, just transferring everything over to the new frame but won't really require much body work or new parts to purchase. I was shocked when he said he's going to change the color since it didn't need much paint work. I don't think some people realize how high quality the OEM/prefix paint is on a viper. I would say he's decreasing the value but the car is a salvage title so it won't matter much. I'd be curious to know what he paid. The Goonz paid $42k but that TA didn't come with 95% of the new parts needed like this one.

[ky13]

Thanks for posting! Looks like a fun project. Will be following along.

[ForTehNguyen]

I posted on the video about the viper being 150 hours to handpaint. Just need to let him know, if he does repaint, what he will be undoing.


I like goonzsquad better. Better editing than this guy, lol. I don’t need to see your holiday inn videos, lol. But a different perspective, so thanks for sharing.

i find Alex's style to be more straight to the point, goonsquad videos at times starts getting a bit showboaty and sometimes they talk way too much. In a few of his vids Alex even disclosed how much he paid for the car and how much in repairs it cost.

[Bryan Savage]

This dude really needs a partner to help him video.

Also, Nardo Grey is the Vape Pen of paint colors.

This project would be awesome though. Having a whole frame in a crate and moving everything over would be a lot of fun. Certainly more fun than pulling dents and fixing cracks.

[darbgnik]

This dude really needs a partner to help him video.

This project would be awesome though. Having a whole frame in a crate and moving everything over would be a lot of fun. Certainly more fun than pulling dents and fixing cracks.

Yup, basically a big mechano set, I think it would be fun!

[pMak26]

Commenting just so i remember to go back n watch this later. :D

[Vipes]

https://youtu.be/kVrucovFcPE

[ForTehNguyen]

that no oil pressure light was a bit scary, hopefully it wasnt run too long pre auction like that

[CajunViper09]

that no oil pressure light was a bit scary, hopefully it wasnt run too long pre auction like that

Man I cringed at the sight of that oil pressure blinking also! And then he only put 10 qts in it. I hope he finds the other qt that is needed.

[Fatboy 18]

Crap music but enjoying the strip down

[blingnoring]

Crap music but enjoying the strip down

I agree, i'm going to learn a lot from this

[ViperJon]

Also, Nardo Grey is the Vape Pen of paint colors.
.

Man I couldn't agree more. Looks like muck and it's the trendy shade because Lambo did it years ago.

[USAFPILOT]

is he still planning on painting it some terrible color?

[Leanmass]

https://youtu.be/PyQ7GvJ0pBI

[Vipes]

https://youtu.be/PyQ7GvJ0pBI

WOW! That guy was efficient, looked like he had done it before. The guys doing the red one need to watch that and take notes lol.

[ky13]

https://youtu.be/PyQ7GvJ0pBI

Wowza! 175 hrs

[SLYBRI]

WOW! That guy was efficient, looked like he had done it before. The guys doing the red one need to watch that and take notes lol.

According to John Gastman, Brad has done quite a few frame swaps. His shop is across the road from Roanoke Motors in Illinois.

[Bryan Savage]

https://youtu.be/PyQ7GvJ0pBI

Man, that chain hoist made it look easy!!

[MinGrey02Stg2]

Man I cringed at the sight of that oil pressure blinking also! And then he only put 10 qts in it. I hope he finds the other qt that is needed.

My car did that on first start up after an oil change. Blinked a few times and then normal oil pressure. Scared me for a second though. I assume that's what happened here.

[Leanmass]

He paid $54k plus fees. When you factor everything he has into the car i’m guessing conservatively he will have about low $80s into this project. He’s basically doing this for his YouTube. You could easily purchase similar unwrecked viper in the $80k range. As for Goonzsquad viper they had a better deal because it is an orang TA with heads and cam package. I would have replaced the frame. I wouldn’t be comfortable with the way the frame was repaired.

[Vipes]

He paid $54k plus fees. When you factor everything he has into the car i’m guessing conservatively he will have about low $80s into this project. He’s basically doing this for his YouTube. You could easily purchase similar unwrecked viper in the $80k range. As for Goonzsquad viper they had a better deal because it is an orang TA with heads and cam package. I would have replaced the frame. I wouldn’t be comfortable with the way the frame was repaired.

How do you figure? He’s putting almost nothing into the car except labor and a couple suspension parts.

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooUv7R36Qpw

[viperBase1]

Crap music..
Yea I've had enough of this nonsense. Can't take it anymore..

It's basically the same crap music the Goonzsquade puts in their videos.
And they loop it over and over again and again! Aaaaggghhhh!

Get some real tunes!

[MinGrey02Stg2]

Yea I've had enough of this nonsense. Can't take it anymore..

It's basically the same crap music the Goonzsquade puts in their videos.
And they loop it over and over again and again! Aaaaggghhhh!

Get some real tunes!

I think Youtube flags videos and mutes the audio if they use a popular song. The background music they use has been made by people who sort of give up the rights to the music and allow people to use it for free.

[ForTehNguyen]

ouch this one has a hairline crack in the oil pan. Maybe some epoxy or JB weld can fix it.


Yea I've had enough of this nonsense. Can't take it anymore..

It's basically the same crap music the Goonzsquade puts in their videos.
And they loop it over and over again and again! Aaaaggghhhh!

Get some real tunes!

youtube will flag you if you use a copyrighted song and mute your video. Its pretty BS

[viperBase1]

I think Youtube flags videos and mutes the audio if they use a popular song. The background music they use has been made by people who sort of give up the rights to the music and allow people to use it for free.


youtube will flag you if you use a copyrighted song and mute your video. Its pretty BS
Thanks guys.

I have an in-depth understanding of U.S. copyright laws, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and YouTube Terms & Conditions.
Well.. at least the last time I bothered to read the YouTube T&C's.. which they can change without notification to anyone.

My point is, judging by the music they use in their videos, their target audience seems to be 12 year old girls from Asia. WTF!!!
After using my mute button, found myself fast forwarding through the videos.
So I'm good!

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAm3xysLngE

[Rare Snake]

I know a lot of you guys are ripping on this guy, but I like these videos. I'm not the most mechanical guy, and I'm a bit chicken to turn anything more than a basic wrench on my car. Watching this teardown, and the TA one too, it eases a bit of that fear, as I can understand better how the heck it all fits together if (when) something ever has to be fixed. I'm still not racing out to the garage to get right into it, but knowing that I could if I really wanted to makes me feel a bit better about it.

Kudos to him for having the balls to even attempt this, and I cant wait to see him finish it. He's going to have an awesome car and the knowledge and experience that some of us can only have nightmares about.

I doubt he's in here, but if he was, I would say good job!!

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0EwsoDVw8s

[viperguy69]

Yeah, but what you have to really consider with both of these guys builds is the money they are making from advertising on YouTube not to mention the free stuff they get from people who just want to help out or the companies that want to donate lifts and tools so that we all see them and then want one of those...

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lc9ZCaBdEM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEaLbEFEvIs

[Alex Rebuilds]

He paid $54k plus fees. When you factor everything he has into the car i’m guessing conservatively he will have about low $80s into this project. He’s basically doing this for his YouTube. You could easily purchase similar unwrecked viper in the $80k range. As for Goonzsquad viper they had a better deal because it is an orang TA with heads and cam package. I would have replaced the frame. I wouldn’t be comfortable with the way the frame was repaired.

I am going to have low 60s in it.

[Alex Rebuilds]

I like goonzsquad better. Better editing than this guy, lol. I don’t need to see your holiday inn videos, lol. But a different perspective, so thanks for sharing.

I am actually the owner of that channel I'm sorry you feel that way. Cant please everyone.

[Alex Rebuilds]

I know a lot of you guys are ripping on this guy, but I like these videos. I'm not the most mechanical guy, and I'm a bit chicken to turn anything more than a basic wrench on my car. Watching this teardown, and the TA one too, it eases a bit of that fear, as I can understand better how the heck it all fits together if (when) something ever has to be fixed. I'm still not racing out to the garage to get right into it, but knowing that I could if I really wanted to makes me feel a bit better about it.

Kudos to him for having the balls to even attempt this, and I cant wait to see him finish it. He's going to have an awesome car and the knowledge and experience that some of us can only have nightmares about.

I doubt he's in here, but if he was, I would say good job!!


I appreciate you watching my videos and thank you for the kind words.

[Leanmass]

I am going to have low 60s in it.
That’s great that you can get it done for that much. I saw your viper at the auction and figured that it would probably cost me high 70s low 80s if I did everthing myself. I factored tax, title, shipping cost and materials . I don’t have the skill set to paint cars. I figured a new paint job would probably cost me $10k to do a whole new color professionally.

I enjoy your channel the most because you are gaining me insight on how this car was built. Your channel is educational and gets straight to the point. You are doing a great job. Keep it going.

[ForTehNguyen]

I am actually the owner of that channel I'm sorry you feel that way. Cant please everyone.

i prefer your format, more straight to the point than goonzsquads. They do too much showboating sometimes. But both channels are doing a great service to keep these vipers alive

[USAFPILOT]

I enjoy all of these restoration videos. Whether Alex or goon squad. They will be invaluable down the road as a reference for anyone wanting to restore a car or just R&R a particular part.

[Bryan Savage]

I enjoy all of these restoration videos. Whether Alex or goon squad. They will be invaluable down the road as a reference for anyone wanting to restore a car or just R&R a particular part.

Agreed. Videos are super time-consuming to make, and the fact that someone is doing it merits respek.

[ForTehNguyen]

sweet trade on for much needed parts in the latest vid, is that anyone in the group?

[Mark1107]

I am actually the owner of that channel I'm sorry you feel that way. Cant please everyone.

I apologize. Alex. I’m very impressed. I like your videos. I’m on video 4 of the viper. Please keep up the good job. I can’t believe how mechanically inclined you are. You have to be really smart to do this. I hope your channel blows up!

[Gen5snake]

Awesome reference videos and the documentation of this process is a great contribution. Thanks Alex. I'll be watching.

[ViperGarageElite]

I apologize. Alex. I’m very impressed. I like your videos. I’m on video 4 of the viper. Please keep up the good job. I can’t believe how mechanically inclined you are. You have to be really smart to do this. I hope your channel blows up!

Glad you are a big enough person to apologize. You have to give credit to this young man for doing a crazy swap. Being an everydeay car freak not apolished film maker should not matter. I do agree with you on that point but this kid is fun to watch and asks for anwsers to questions he doesn't know. Would you rather have a polished politian who says everthing correctly but you can tell they are shit or an upolished doer getting it done. This kid is the TRUMP of viper builds. You are to be commended for your apology as most wouldn't bother.

[viperguy69]

Yeah, I was the one who traded the parts for the frame. Going to build another one because I had so much fun on the Gen III/IV to Gen V conversion I did just over a year ago.

Except I meant to say ACR #2 (or it may be ACR #1) with panels acquired from a late 2014 FCA production test vehicle... I guess the camera got to me!

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[gfviperman]

Really enjoy watching Alex and the Goonz!

Been working on my Vipers since 1994 ... not close to the extent of either rebuild ...

However, always fun the learn more about them ...

[darbgnik]

Yeah, I was the one who traded the parts for the frame. Going to build another one because I had so much fun on the Gen III/IV to Gen V conversion I did just over a year ago.

Except I meant to say ACR #2 (or it may be ACR #1) with panels acquired from a late 2014 FCA production test vehicle... I guess the camera got to me!

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I guessed it may have been you!

[Mark1107]

Seems like Alex rebuilds and Goonzsquad both have either had other projects or are having a hard time finding parts. Neither have posted viper videos in weeks...

[ForTehNguyen]

goonzquads just got a huracan to fix, that will keep them busy

[ForTehNguyen]

I guess Part 8 wasnt posted. Part 9 came out today


https://youtu.be/LAJbTjaiWQk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5xvLysxHec

[Vipes]

http://i65.tinypic.com/dlnbf7.jpg

I believe this is the new color he's going with. Looking forward to seeing it on a viper, I think it will look great.

[serpent]

I believe this is the new color he's going with. Looking forward to seeing it on a viper, I think it will look great.
That does look like a nice color, too bad it has the GTS hood. LOL

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuGTV84cyQ0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz_bUBtSOdk

[blingnoring]

so is that the right direction for his rotors? cause it seems more logical if he swapped the left side with the right to let more air in

[ACRSNK]

http://i65.tinypic.com/dlnbf7.jpg

I believe this is the new color he's going with. Looking forward to seeing it on a viper, I think it will look great.

Looks like Audi Nardo Gray

[AZTVR]

so is that the right direction for his rotors? cause it seems more logical if he swapped the left side with the right to let more air in Looks correct per StopTech's directions. https://www.apcautotech.com/getmedia/8ece2da4-67c1-4146-8c16-c35a9fad7ea1/StopTechSportSlottedInstructions.pdf

[gfviperman]

Guy continues to do a great job. What a fun project!!

Go with body color on the engine covers ...

[ForTehNguyen]

in the video the rotors are marked LF LR RF RR and in the right positions

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGXPVZjF5xg

[blingnoring]

I was skeptical of that color at first, but its growing on me quick. can't wait to see it all together

[gfviperman]

How much fun would this be???

Agree on color.

Looks great!!

[gfviperman]

Where is this guy located??

[Vipes]

Color looks badass, I think some gloss black vinyl GTS stripes would look narly on top of that paint.

[Mark1107]

Where is this guy located??

North Carolina or Tennessee

[Alex Rebuilds]

Guy continues to do a great job. What a fun project!!

Go with body color on the engine covers ...

I was thinking the same but i did a poll and like 90% of the people voted yellow.


Where is this guy located??

Upstate South Carolina!


Color looks badass, I think some gloss black vinyl GTS stripes would look narly on top of that paint.


I was thinking maybe yellow stripes? And if i was to do it i would just get them vinyl if i don't like it i can just peel it off

[Alex Rebuilds]

http://i65.tinypic.com/dlnbf7.jpg

I believe this is the new color he's going with. Looking forward to seeing it on a viper, I think it will look great.

Its called "Chalk" according to Porsche. Paint Code: M9A

[ForTehNguyen]

i would say no stripes, for now, dont think yellow ones would look very classy. Light colored car with light colored stripes doesnt turn out well

[One Viper Bite]

Single black skinny ACR stripe (no middle ACR stripe).

[USAFPILOT]

Black GTS Stripes! don't over do the yellow. I have matte black GTS style vinyl stripes on mine and they look great.

[IHOP]

Black GTS Stripes! don't over do the yellow. I have matte black GTS style vinyl stripes on mine and they look great.

+2 for black GTS Stripes! As previously stated matte yellow on that color is not going to look the best, too much water color.

[SLYBRI]

Reminds me of a lighter version of Donk_316’s former TA. Love it!!

[Alex Rebuilds]

- - - Updated - - -


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfARHzXNN_k

Let me know what you guys think about this episode :D

[USAFPILOT]

Is that exhaust going to work with the side sills? the tip looks like a 4th gen exhaust tip.

[gfviperman]

May have to do some cutting and pasting ...

[Alex Rebuilds]

Is that exhaust going to work with the side sills? the tip looks like a 4th gen exhaust tip.

I bought Gen 5 Acr inserts for the Rocker Panel, they are more circular I believe I think those will work. will find out when they come in.

[SLYBRI]

Keep up the great work, man! That is one sexy beast in progress!

[gfviperman]

You are doing super job!!!

You will love Viper ownership!!!

Vipers are way fun to work on ...

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPSr-JZ3mfg

[gfviperman]

Color looking better with each panel being added ...

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58kL19238so

[gfviperman]

So close, but so many small details to work out ...

[Hathoway]

I can't wait until he drives the car around for the first time...supposedly next video but who knows.

[Scott_in_fl]

Coming along great!

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhQyIfqX5k

- - - Updated - - -


So close, but so many small details to work out ...

just like any other project the final 5% is the roughest

[gfviperman]

Might as well try a YELLOW Driver's Strip ... go vinyl at first ...

Good solution on the exhaust tips ...

[USAFPILOT]

I knew that exhaust wasn’t gonna work. Too bad you cut it up, coulda resold it and went with the stock exhaust, maybe some high flow cats. Looks fantastic though, and is gonna be a great car when completed.

[Hathoway]

I knew that exhaust wasn’t gonna work. Too bad you cut it up, coulda resold it and went with the stock exhaust, maybe some high flow cats. Looks fantastic though, and is gonna be a great car when completed.

From a comment on youtube video sounds like he's going to let an exhaust shop fix it instead of cutting it up some more.

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijFdHr9nG0M

[gfviperman]

Car looks great and so do the wheels ...

Do we know from where he got the wheels???

Neat touch with his name on the rims ...

[MinGrey02Stg2]

Car looks great and so do the wheels ...

Do we know from where he got the wheels???

Neat touch with his name on the rims ...

They're made by https://www.al13wheels.net/ .

[SLYBRI]

That is freakin sick!! 🤤 Any plans to put TA 1.0 aero on that guy?

[USAFPILOT]

looks great...what model wheels?

[ForTehNguyen]

busted steering rack


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0dORDDDDoI

[gfviperman]

Rack replacement looked pretty straight forward.

There are re-build kits for the Gen IIs. Good to know.

May grab one ... for the "just in case" ....

Stripes will be killer on this car ...

[Alex Rebuilds]

looks great...what model wheels?

al13 db003

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zxZsN5uCwA

[gfviperman]

Hope he makes a few bucks ...

Seems it will be hard to make a lot ...

Would have preferred a black center band with yellow driver's stripe ...

But car certainly looks super ...

[Red Snake]

Nice job. Car turned out great. Hope you make some $$$ on it.

[USAFPILOT]

I think the car is fantastic, but I've got no idea what its worth.

[ForTehNguyen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VYenJJeh0g

[Rocfela]

Alex’s Viper is on cars.com, 84.9

[Mark1107]

Alex’s Viper is on cars.com, 84.9

That’s pretty optimistic. I would say 60-70 max even with a new frame because branded title and custom paint. Non wrecked Vipers are 70-90

[USAFPILOT]

Yeah, I don’t see him getting that. 70 tops

[SRT_BluByU]

Values have been going up overall.. though there have been an occasional good find

[blingnoring]

lets say he drops the price to $75k and right under that add goonzquad list their TA for the same price. which would you buy?

[ForTehNguyen]

goonsquads one is already better because of the orange, T/A, and H/C engine, just mainly worried about how the CF repairs will hold up. Alex Rebuilds viper wouldnt have that issue

[Voice of Reason]

I would take Alexs car over Goonsquad. His build seems to be of higher quality where as Goonsquad there seems to be a lot of

[Mark1107]

lets say he drops the price to $75k and right under that add goonzquad list their TA for the same price. which would you buy?

I would take Viperjons goonzsquad OTA all day long and twice on Sundays the OTAs are sweet. Plus Goonzsquads will sell at a discount. Alex’s is nice and better build, but that color screams ugly to me. GTSRs, Stryker reds and greens and OTAs are the only cars I love.

[USAFPILOT]

Goonsquad car is a Heads and Cam car as well, which is something to consider for sure!

[AZTVR]

The car is now advertised for sale,
asking $74900, by Central Motors Inc Jacksonville AR on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CentralMotorsJacksonville/posts/2463138843930808)

[Matt Dillon]

Looks like a great buy for somebody if they're planning on keeping it & not worried about trying to sell it later on down the road. Seems like he did a great job of rebuilding it also, just not a big fan of the color!