This Might Be Perfection: BIG BLOCK ‘70 Chevelle, 5 Speed Manual and that Stance!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR1996 3 місяці тому +67

    The moment I saw this car on IG I knew I couldn’t wait to see this video. I love me some Chevelles

    • @highspeednoblesgarage2
      @highspeednoblesgarage2 3 місяці тому +9

      Yup, I saw it on IG and saved the clip knowing that I had to watch it.

    • @JaredR1996
      @JaredR1996 3 місяці тому +7

      @@highspeednoblesgarage2 such a beautiful Chevelle. That’s how I want mine to look whenever I get one

    • @danielevans9379
      @danielevans9379 3 місяці тому +2

      Yup. With a big block 454
      You can’t get anymore American muscle than that!

    • @daniel-nw5iq
      @daniel-nw5iq 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@danielevans9379hell yeah 👍 that's some real American shit right there 🤠💪

    • @daniel-nw5iq
      @daniel-nw5iq 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@danielevans9379Daniel is American 454 posi 💪👍🤠

  • @elmecotoys
    @elmecotoys 3 місяці тому +34

    Hate it or love it to me when I think of American Muscle the car is 70 chevelle to be exact! Grew up with mustangs but good lord do I love 70 chevelles. All time dream car. Can’t get anymore muscle than a 70 velle.

    • @Fin3rain
      @Fin3rain 3 місяці тому

      I mean mustangs in the literal sense ain't muscle so that makes sense

  • @FresnoTAP
    @FresnoTAP 3 місяці тому +17

    70 Chevelle is definitely my favorite

  • @fedupgamer9075
    @fedupgamer9075 3 місяці тому +23

    A lot of cars wear the wide twin stripes, but I always felt the Chevelle wears them the best.

    • @1xBossup
      @1xBossup 3 місяці тому

      I think the 60s Shelby Gt350 is a close tie, but I very much agree. I always adored the Tuxedo Black Paint with White Stripes on the Chevelle.

    • @chuyhdz3082
      @chuyhdz3082 2 місяці тому

      🫡

  • @BBQ-n-Pigskin
    @BBQ-n-Pigskin 3 місяці тому +28

    500hp at the crank with a stick is all anyone needs for a good time in a classic muscle car

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 3 місяці тому +17

    This example of a KISS method build is basically perfect... you could reach further in any direction, but at what cost? You got all the bases covered.

  • @mcbm22
    @mcbm22 3 місяці тому +30

    I'm daily driving my '72 big block 4 speed car right now...always get good reactions from people...will never buy a new ride always the classics

    • @dylanmeredith2293
      @dylanmeredith2293 3 місяці тому +5

      I daily a 66 chevelle and a 71 camaro so many people love to come up and tell me the stories they have when they had a muscle car its always nice

  • @ygb7898
    @ygb7898 3 місяці тому +4

    I like how he kept everything original. Specially interior. I’ve a 68 Buick Skylark frame off and kept everything OG but sometimes it’s tempting to go full restomod.

  • @AJKLOS34
    @AJKLOS34 3 місяці тому +6

    Mad Respect for Fernando

  • @Ragnarok1979
    @Ragnarok1979 3 місяці тому +17

    Finally, a real chevelle. Those cars are meant to have big blocks, not a played out LS swap

    • @dobetter4271
      @dobetter4271 3 місяці тому +1

      LS isn’t played out best platform out there and there not cheap if your going big money LS like the LS3 or LS7

    • @Ragnarok1979
      @Ragnarok1979 3 місяці тому

      The LS7 is the worst platform you can use for high horsepower builds.
      Best? For what? That's not close to true if you're seeking max power.

    • @dobetter4271
      @dobetter4271 3 місяці тому

      @@Ragnarok1979 the LS7 makes 800hp N/A with no boost and it’s very reliable with a good heads cam setup it beats 1000hp cars and trucks all the time the Z06 is a nasty car now if your talking boost for max power just change the piston and rods out for low compression or get a LSX LS7 easily make 1500hp

    • @Ragnarok1979
      @Ragnarok1979 3 місяці тому

      @@dobetter4271 cool, a big block can make 2500+. Heavy hitters don't use LS engines.

    • @dobetter4271
      @dobetter4271 3 місяці тому

      @@Ragnarok1979 not true the fastest street cars in the world are LS powered and it’s funny how small block VS big block and the small block LS makes more and is a lot I mean a lot more reliable there’s 3000hp LS fox body’s out there do your LS research them old school motors can’t touch the LS look at the LS 427 vs old school 427 and it’s funny how mod for mod cam headers the old school only makes 400 to 500hp and the LS 427 makes 700hp

  • @JosephNuttall-h7n
    @JosephNuttall-h7n 3 місяці тому +4

    Man I just love those 70-72 Chevelle's.. Amazing Chevelle dude..

  • @MrMgh76
    @MrMgh76 3 місяці тому +4

    That Chevelle is perfect love the upgrades. Nothing sounds like a NA big block

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 3 місяці тому +6

    love it! kept it real and not undrivable. kudos to Fernando! torch is in great hands! Plus his son is next in line, so cool. Thanks AtLA

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 3 місяці тому +6

    As a non-american, when I hear "American muscle car" two cars spring to mind - the Chavelle and Dodge Charger. Great video!

  • @HighOctaneSpeedShop
    @HighOctaneSpeedShop 3 місяці тому +9

    Now THAT'S how you start a video. 💨🏁

  • @biglakehotrods381
    @biglakehotrods381 3 місяці тому +4

    This is as good as it gets. Hemis, cobra jets love em too, but it doesn’t get any better than a big block Chevelle!

  • @cuzz63
    @cuzz63 3 місяці тому +2

    You know I am back for any Chevelle. Beautiful car. It is refreshing seeing a car thats not as highly modified...in fact its about the same level as my Chevelle.

  • @RandyDrives
    @RandyDrives 3 місяці тому +2

    Damn glad to see my boy Tony’s wheel company getting some recognition! He makes some insanely bad ass custom forged wheels that will go head to head with any forged wheel company

  • @bodine2537
    @bodine2537 3 місяці тому +1

    Prettiest badass car ever built right there, wish I still had mine, kept it 22 years and still miss it

  • @Twolife
    @Twolife 3 місяці тому +3

    I grew up around these cars... friend had a '70 Heavy Chevy Chevelle with 454 with M22 rock crusher trans!

  • @Zmscott468
    @Zmscott468 3 місяці тому +5

    This is the exact car im finishing building right now. Breaking in the rebuilt 454 on the run stand any day now and body is nearing paint. Chassis is boxed. Speedtech tubular stiffening kit, umi stage 4 handling kit with a da rear coil over as well instead of drop springs. Wilwood 6 front 4 rear with hydroboost, mcleod rst twin disk with hydro conversion all mcleod with 1400 to bearing into a silver sport tkx to 12 bolt posi 373's. Down to the 18 305 35 18 and 265 35 18'. This car is sick! Going to be listed for sale shortly after build is complete so hit me up if your in the Denver area!

  • @Termin8r27
    @Termin8r27 3 місяці тому +1

    Those views when its rolling head-on is just freaking amazing. 70 Chevelle, especially in red or orange is hands down badass. What a car!

  • @soyounoat2814
    @soyounoat2814 2 місяці тому

    Stance, wheels /tires, color, overall exterior appearance is 100% excellent. Running gear done right damn I want one just like it.

  • @ERPASSASSIN
    @ERPASSASSIN 3 місяці тому +7

    Simple clean and mean 👍 nice example of a 70 Chevelle

  • @nellotsogkas1443
    @nellotsogkas1443 3 місяці тому +2

    Keep it coming with the 70 Chevelles. Nothing better bad ass ride!

  • @Eha400
    @Eha400 3 місяці тому +2

    Love it!!!!!!! So clean so perfect!!! Mostly all original! Love the sound. Can’t beat that big block sound !

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA 3 місяці тому +7

    👍🏻Like #139. Fernando has a sweet ride here, one that his son may one day inherit. Love the color and that it's an original interior and numbers matching car. Fun, fun, fun!

  • @christophwilhelm6431
    @christophwilhelm6431 3 місяці тому +11

    That bold rear quarter with some width tucked under and a 396..

  • @jbaz830
    @jbaz830 3 місяці тому +11

    305 in the rear and not mini tubbed?
    Damn and I thought I was pushing it going 285 on a 18’’ rim on my 69 Chevelle.
    Badass Chevelle dude!!

    • @cuzz63
      @cuzz63 3 місяці тому +5

      Yea, I dont know about 68/69 but 70-72 can fit a 305 without mini tubs. You have to get the rim backspacing spot on though and maybe trim some of the metal from the outer wheel well lip as some are pretty wide.

    • @HuntEmUp31
      @HuntEmUp31 3 місяці тому

      I fit 295's on the back of my 70 and it's a pretty tight fit. There's maybe a half inch gap from the wheel well lip to the tire. Almost went 305's myself but don't think they would've fit with my wheel backspacing

  • @RestoMods
    @RestoMods 3 місяці тому +3

    Gotta love a big block Chevelle!!!!! What a clean car.

  • @angryhd2976
    @angryhd2976 3 місяці тому +2

    This is what we want to see, Muscle cars for the common man.

  • @spaid34
    @spaid34 3 місяці тому

    Awesome, seeing what you did with the car. This was my dad's car and was in the family for years. He was the previous owner. Take care of her bro bro. .. we are brothers now. ... lol

  • @mlogan9929
    @mlogan9929 3 місяці тому

    I had a 71 for 20 years and Love it! I Like this one a lot.

  • @TEXASRATTLESNAKEATX
    @TEXASRATTLESNAKEATX 3 місяці тому +5

    Good lord that’s my dream car right there one day

  • @joeross2914
    @joeross2914 3 місяці тому +2

    Big-Block Power/Rumble..😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ryandye6242
    @ryandye6242 3 місяці тому +1

    This is my DREAM CAR!!!!!!

  • @AJKLOS34
    @AJKLOS34 3 місяці тому +3

    Love when he said STOCK BLOCK

  • @kenxiong6830
    @kenxiong6830 3 місяці тому +1

    Gorgeous machine. This is the one Chevy I’d love to have in my collection. Thanks AutoTopia LA!!

  • @dakac5
    @dakac5 3 місяці тому +2

    Oh man! I love it. Perfection. All the way around. Well done

  • @ryanperry9472
    @ryanperry9472 3 місяці тому +1

    That is a DAMN cool car! I love everything about it! I love that it still has the 396 in it and a pretty much stock interior. As always Shawn, you and your team put out some great videos!

  • @lukiw7044
    @lukiw7044 3 місяці тому

    Great that it looks almost original. He only put an icing on the cake to make it look perfect. Great episode. Greetings

  • @julianpearson4908
    @julianpearson4908 3 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been looking for a 5 speed big block chevelle video. Perfect timing

  • @aaronburratwood.6957
    @aaronburratwood.6957 3 місяці тому +2

    Flowmasters make my heart flutter.

  • @RuralEmo311
    @RuralEmo311 3 місяці тому +1

    Very good . I'd probably make the same upgrades. If I had an original matching 70 - L6 I'd probably keep it a museum piece but this is a sweet driving badass car.

  • @Tonyclifton-q4f
    @Tonyclifton-q4f 3 місяці тому

    Fernando comes across as a real cool cat ,just a wicked Chevelle ,love it

  • @TheIncredibleHoosier
    @TheIncredibleHoosier 3 місяці тому +1

    1971 chevelle is my dream car

  • @esidedude2869
    @esidedude2869 Місяць тому

    The reason you are starting to like that style of car is because, like me, you are getting old. But don't sweat it. And I agree with you on the power subject also. Like Jay Leno says "The real fun is between 40 and 120mph." You don't need 1000hp to raise hell and have fun.🤘🏁💯

  • @bruce5405
    @bruce5405 3 місяці тому +3

    Great camerawork!👍

  • @cyclonekevin6199
    @cyclonekevin6199 3 місяці тому

    I have the habit of keeping the plastic on. Lol That’s my dream car. It’s the perfect cruiser

  • @offdatgogo
    @offdatgogo 3 місяці тому +1

    8:25 awesome ASMR! I'm a pro detailer and I'm always peeling that fugly plastic off of stereos, kick panel plates, etc. The engineers works so hard to develop these items and people just leave the plastic on it. Make it make sense LOL
    BTW, awesome Chevelle 🔥

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 місяці тому +1

      Someone who understands my pain lol!! Had to peel it off

  • @solidgearnetwork
    @solidgearnetwork 3 місяці тому +1

    I watch this for motivation and I think F this I'm keeping my 73 Lesabre simple with pure balls like this car. Dammit I'm almost there 🙃

  • @BAS3BALL_bat
    @BAS3BALL_bat 3 місяці тому

    Dude! Those wheels are PERFECT!

  • @WoodLox
    @WoodLox 3 місяці тому

    13:44 money shot shifting. The fastback future engineer, the 2nd gen. Father and son radical Firebird with the suspension beyond Cantilever where pops worked for a race team. Izzy’s truck, the Torino and now the holy grail 70 Chevelle BBC manual music brakes and suspension. That’s a heck of a cruiser. Air conditioning would make it the Chevy on top 🍒 Pure bliss

  • @YukonDemon
    @YukonDemon 3 місяці тому +1

    Just gorgeous. Nothing added that doesn't need to be there. Everything added that ought to be. Very curious what the next motor might be... 🤔

  • @brokenwrench404
    @brokenwrench404 3 місяці тому +1

    Killer ride! 👍🏼

  • @runslaTe
    @runslaTe 3 місяці тому +2

    This thing is done right..

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 місяці тому

      Definitely and more to come

  • @danmyers9372
    @danmyers9372 3 місяці тому

    I love that he kept the classic look of the car with chrome, body side moldings and paint scheme. And a warmed over BBC under the hood! The build of the car is very close to how I would mod a classic muscle car. The only change I would make would be to ditch the skinny 35 profile tires. They look cool but in a cruiser like this they make the ride too harsh for my tastes. And a Borgeson power steering box would be a perfect mod to tighten up the steering feel.

  • @Nicolas_Carras
    @Nicolas_Carras 3 місяці тому

    Gorgeous car. Classics never go out of style. Timeless.

  • @hungryalien
    @hungryalien 3 місяці тому +1

    love the 69-70 chevelle! proper engine too!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 місяці тому +1

      70 is the one for me and this one is a perfect driver

    • @hungryalien
      @hungryalien 3 місяці тому

      @@AutotopiaLA indeed! does it have AC? hehe

  • @SquareBurb_90
    @SquareBurb_90 3 місяці тому +3

    Very Cool Ride 🔥🔥🔥 The Wheels 💦

  • @themightywookiee
    @themightywookiee 3 місяці тому

    STUNNOMENAL!

  • @nickscotto3605
    @nickscotto3605 3 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful car, thank for another awesome episode and let me know when you come up to Reno Shawn!

  • @jb2oldies69
    @jb2oldies69 3 місяці тому +4

    One nice chevelle 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @305classics
    @305classics 3 місяці тому +1

    That is one badass classic!

  • @octane_addict_autos
    @octane_addict_autos 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful example of a nice big block Chevelle. Also thanks for removing the plastic from the radio 😂

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 місяці тому +1

      The Plastic!!! Had to go obviously 😂

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 3 місяці тому +1

    In '70 I had to choose between this and the Roadrunner 440 that I bought....some choice. Wish I had them both today.

  • @jnarvaez89
    @jnarvaez89 3 місяці тому

    Im a huge LS fan but im glad to see something different 🔥

  • @dylanmeredith2293
    @dylanmeredith2293 3 місяці тому

    some great cars recently on here, its nice to see carbs and old school drivetrains

  • @UASirko
    @UASirko 3 місяці тому

    Good day, nice car, nice video. Good luck in your work! Hello from Ukraine. American muscle cars are the best!

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor 3 місяці тому

    Looks and feels exactly as it should

  • @clintarbogast9431
    @clintarbogast9431 3 місяці тому

    That stance is killer! Bad Ace ride brother!

  • @lagerbeer1974
    @lagerbeer1974 3 місяці тому

    If this were mine, I wouldn't do a damn thing else to it. Well I would add the original factory steering wheel from 1970. But that's it. Plenty enough power! Its for cruising, not abusing. With 500 hp, Its got all the get up and go I need. Sounds amazing.

  • @cannondevin
    @cannondevin 3 місяці тому

    My type of build. Keeping its true identity!

  • @jakeblack4095
    @jakeblack4095 3 місяці тому +1

    That car pops! The color choice is awesome! She is sexy! You guys are nailing it with showcasing these builds. Thanks man!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 місяці тому

      I agree. Really nice street car!

  • @Richardsutherland-ry9gm
    @Richardsutherland-ry9gm 3 місяці тому

    Sweet Sweet Sweet!

  • @bluesmoke218
    @bluesmoke218 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely perfect

  • @tonymanna9160
    @tonymanna9160 3 місяці тому

    Love it. I would kill for one of those.

  • @oggreek9643
    @oggreek9643 3 місяці тому

    "Everything on here is original. You got the 5 speed on there. It was an automatic car, previous owner did the conversion to go to manual" lol
    All jokes aside, this is an amazing, beautiful car.

  • @mhousto20
    @mhousto20 3 місяці тому +1

    Nothing sounds better than a big block Chevy. 396 is good for 7k RPMs, let him scream. 70 Chevelles will always be around. I miss those days.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 місяці тому

      It’s a really nice car and loved driving it a little

  • @shawnsingh1347
    @shawnsingh1347 2 місяці тому

    Hot car... hooks up nice.. well done bro!

  • @maya00795
    @maya00795 3 місяці тому

    Awesome shawn.......... Hell yeah🦅🦅........... Greetings from india🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🤘🏻🙌

  • @lukasprien4338
    @lukasprien4338 3 місяці тому

    Absolutly amazing

  • @Sheenoobie
    @Sheenoobie 3 місяці тому

    My dream car right. '70 ss has the sexiest body of any car, any year i dont care what anyone says

  • @brandonshelton4875
    @brandonshelton4875 3 місяці тому

    Awesome car and it sounds so good!

  • @user-AK47-7.62mm
    @user-AK47-7.62mm 3 місяці тому

    Nice catch !

  • @itsdeeperthancars2173
    @itsdeeperthancars2173 3 місяці тому

    Nice Chevelle, that's how a muscle car should be. Wished Chevy had the rear bumpers from the 71/72 on the 70 to match the dual headlights.

  • @viperq
    @viperq 3 місяці тому

    Pretty awesome keeping the 396.

  • @ljsites
    @ljsites 3 місяці тому

    TAKE THE PLASTIC OFF! I used to leave it on to the point it was hard to get off😬. Oh, and by the way, that is a beautiful Chevelle. That sound 🙏🏽

  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 3 місяці тому

    It's a dream car with old school cool 😎

  • @SolveFixBuild
    @SolveFixBuild 3 місяці тому

    Big block rowdy that is awesome

  • @petemcfeet28
    @petemcfeet28 3 місяці тому +2

    Love the car and the upgrades. If it was mine, I would have loved it in its original green.
    Cheers!

  • @Mountain_man71
    @Mountain_man71 3 місяці тому

    Great looking chevelle

  • @mapscorp
    @mapscorp 3 місяці тому

    Thats my dream shit right there! 70's Chevelle SS
    i laugh hard because when you guys are just cruising and that engine sound got like that monke with a sony music player on hes hands...

  • @ronschwolsky1626
    @ronschwolsky1626 3 місяці тому

    Awesome whip!

  • @619cisneros
    @619cisneros 26 днів тому

    Badass car and a cool dude!

  • @idontlikecops1
    @idontlikecops1 3 місяці тому

    If that thing had blank stripes it would be PERFECT

  • @chrisgoncalves9405
    @chrisgoncalves9405 3 місяці тому

    If you guys ever want to come out and film in NJ we have 2 restomod 70 Chevelles that went with a OEM + looks like people do with German cars. One with a 572 and the other with a custom small block. 😊

  • @AndrewWisniewski-o6f
    @AndrewWisniewski-o6f 3 місяці тому

    Love the ride

  • @carlosgarza1962
    @carlosgarza1962 2 місяці тому

    Man what an awesome chevelle

  • @CZ-kz7ug
    @CZ-kz7ug 3 місяці тому +2

    Can always put a whipple on that 396.