Summary:
The video transcript details the user's experience of purchasing a 1971 Corvette for $3,500 from a Craigslist ad. The user rushes to the location in Beverly Hills and inspects the car, finding it in surprisingly good condition. However, they encounter difficulties with the car not running properly due to a carburetor issue, which they attempt to fix. Later, they encounter problems with spark and suspect it might be related to the coil. Despite these setbacks, the user remains determined to get the car running properly.
1. The user saw a Craigslist ad for a 1972 Corvette priced at $3,500.
2. The user contacted the seller, who claimed the car was complete and not wrecked.
3. The user rushed to the location in Beverly Hills to beat other potential buyers.
4. Upon inspection, the user found the car to be in better condition than expected for the price.
5. The user negotiated with the seller, who mistakenly advertised it as a 1972 Corvette instead of a 1971.
6. The user bought the car for $3,500 but faced challenges when trying to tow it due to transmission issues.
7. The user discovered that the transmission was stuck in reverse due to a shifter problem.
8. The user managed to resolve the transmission issue and successfully towed the car home.
9. The user decided to rebuild the carburetor due to potential issues caused by a lack of a fuel filter.
10. During the attempt to start the engine, the user discovered a lack of spark and suspected the points needed changing.
11. The user changed the points, set the dwell, and tried starting the engine again, but it didn't sound promising.
12. Faced with discouragement, the user expressed determination to figure out the engine issues and not give up.