Dennis McCarthy's '56 Chevy Hot Rod | The High School Drag Racer
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Dennis McCarthy from Vehicle Effects specializes in picture cars and is well known for building the cars for the Fast & Furious franchise, this is the car Dennis chose to build for himself since it reminds him of his drag racing days in high school so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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My dad is the one that built this car, looks and sounds even better in person. He's built many cars and always does a hell of a job, he's very "detail oriented" as some would say. Cool to see it featured on a big UA-cam channel like this
I doubt your dad built it
Quit telling lies to impress your boyfriend
@@tomgreen4520 I have video of it on my channel, go back under your bridge troll
@Charles Daniel what? That was barely a coherent sentence. I don't honestly care enough to prove anything else. If you don't believe me why even comment? Just go about your day dude. You should have better things to do, if not that's pretty sad
Get him to check the travel on the brake pedal..08.42 it nearly goes to the floor..
@@GeminiMoto Props to your Dad.
This car just puts a smile on my face. Old school in the best way.
I like that thing. Loose sliding bench seats that get the fear level rising. A period correct hotrod with all the right sounds! Badass
What a fantastic car. Unlike a lot of the other build fads this never goes out of style.
I agree!
The worst thing is in 1972 I remember going to a demolition derby at the county fair with my family and watching a whole bunch of 55 to 57 Chevy's being bashed beyond recognition in it.
Who knew?
@@dukecraig2402 Oh yea, that went on a lot Duke.
Thank you Dennis for shredding the clutch! Much respect for a man who drives with gusto. Most of all, thank you for banishing autotragics from your fleet. Save the manuals!
this is the first time I've seen something like this on a video here I think, loved it :D
"Save the manual". For sure... M always lookn for the C pedal r stick in any clip. Cant help it.
I love that Sean looked genuinely scared when he was ripping that thing!
All I could think was, breathe Shaun, breathe
Comet flashback
LOVE IT. Thanks for a true hot rod WITHOUT an LS under the hood. Great episode. Great guest. Great ride.
Amen
With the Tri -5’s when you look closely at the 56 you can see many of the best styling queues from the 55 & the 57 - I think it was underrated and this one turned out classy.
Dig it! Nothing like being like "Yup, it broke but I've got a welder, gimme 24 hours"
Tight 56! Love the tire/wheel combo!
Badass, OOOH fuck, it broke, see ya tomorrow and do it again. How cool is that. Thanks for parts 1 & 2.
Really looked like it was a fun ride after he got it to hook up and go after that little mishap. Personally find it badass that it’s a small block 56 too and it’s definitely not slow.
Gear slammin old school goodness
This checks all the boxes on the cool chart, for sure! The front bumper delete makes it look mean. I'm not a tri-five guy, but this is badass!
Luv Denis' passion for old school hot rods. Simple straightforward Bad ass '56
My first car back in 1966 was a Hot Rod '56 Chevy. It had a "built" 327 (332) Isky roller cam, Mallory dual point, Edelbrock manifold 680 Holley and a 4speed Hydro trans, with a blown 4:11 Chevy rear end. I bought it from a Collage guy who needed the bucks and I put a '57 Pontiac rear-end in it. Street gears but built tough. This was prior to the Ford 9inch. The gearing wasn't right, but I drove it. What a fun ride. More power than I knew what to do with at 17. Anyway. The trans blew up and I was screwed. Then, I got drafted and I sold it to a Vietnam vet friend of mine. Back in those days Pontiac rear ends had BEEFY gears and axles. That was the way to go. Today, I so wished I had that '56 back again....Life goes on. In my opinion the '56 has the best lines of the three 55-57. But. That's just my opinion...
Great '56
Exactly what I grew up around
Most were small blocks
Cool little ride 👍
Memories of Whittier Blvd. 3 nights a week at Bob's big Boy or hanging out on a side street watching to see somebody to race down in Santa fe springs. Way too many cops on the Blvd. Plus you could run uncorked with less chance of getting pulled over. How cool to check out that sweet ride ! Autotopia LA
comes through AGAIN!!
@@tonysteppan8495
Had a next door neighbor with a 390 powered Hillman and a 350/turbo 400 70 Datsun pickup named Tang
Can't remember what year the Hillman was
Whittier Blvd most Friday nights
@@bryanluntz1603 We lived next to the Quad mall off laurel. The mall parking lot always seem to be where broken 396 Chevelles with a rod poking out of the block. Dead giveaway was the oil slick.
So many years have passed. Funny you mention a Hillman. In the 70's I worked with a guy who had one. But he lived in Orange County, So I don't know if he ever hit the Blvd. His car was downright fearsome. All motor, fiberglass seats, He knew what it was capable of, but I only got one eye opening ride. My brother ran a 69 GTO judge carousel red. look orange to me. His Buddy had a 69 also Green black vinyl top. My 57 chevy was a 265 2 barrel so running anything other than a Honda 50 was about it. HA! I'll ask my brother about Tang, see if he recalls. So many cars that we never thought would disappear into the 80's. But the late 60's and early 70's was a wild time.
holidays
@@tonysteppan8495
Wayne Short was my buddy with the Hillman n Datsun from Lakewood
I had a 4banger Datsun myself
Whittier Blvd and Bellflower Blvd were the cruiser weekend places then
Bellflower was cruising only
Take about an hour to cruise a mile or two
Super crowded
Good times
@@bryanluntz1603 What a trip. Lived in Maywood early on, moved to La Puente then Whittier and back to Walnut. Worked in city of commerce for 20 yrs. My Dad 38 yrs. small world Huh! Most of the folks I worked with were from Bell and Downey aera. Hey Man Have Happy Holidays!
Hits harder than most of the cars featured on the channel.
What a beautiful car and perfectly built, just classic. And it has three pedals, awesome just awesome. I'd daily drive it :)
So true
Gotta love the bang shifting 4spd building a 55 chevy 2dr post gasser with straight axle of course will be a 468 bbc with a muncie m21 close ratio and big 456 gears in a Ford nine inch will be fun that's what it's all about idc if the muncie holds up or not that's part of hot rodding beat on it just like this with slicks and open fenderwell headers dont need no mufflers... my pops taught me well I love oldschool even though I'm into LS stuff but nothing like old school hot rods doesnt need to be the fastest thing the look and sound and 4spd is all you need
Old school sweet. Poetry in motion........................
That is my Kind of Car. Going up in the 60s70s my Pop had many and Drag Raced them. I'm Old School and always will be!!! There's Rarely a car that I see that I wouldn't change a thing. This 56 is perfect. My Pops had one just like And Sold it in 1972 for $500 bucks I was 7 years old and in love with it. The Car was from Texas and Rock Solid. My Dad pulled the body off the frame and painted and replaced everything. The body was in primer when he Sold it and it had slicks on it and skinny up front. Post car 210 I think. Love it Love it!!! Keep the cars coming.
i luuuuv this car...exactly how i remember them in the mid 60's. so glad he kept the sbc...283-327 small mains chevs were the best. this will *always* be cool
I first went to the drag strip in the late '60s when I was 5yrs old. We took a lot of pictures there. This was the exact car I first saw there. The same mods too. They ran high 12's. I'm going to dig out those old photos today.
Fred Garvin, male prostitute.
I'll bet you thought nobody would catch that one.
I was a kid in the late 70's when SNL was in it's golden age, I saw all of them when they came out and some have stuck in my mind from the night they originally aired with Fred Garvin being one of them.
Who could ever forget Dan Aykroyd trying to pose on that bed like a high fashion model, OMG my side still hurts over 40 years later I laughed so hard.
It's right up there with the time the repairman came to the Lubners house.
Awesome! Building a 56 now that I have had for 50 years. Actually, rebuilding. Glad to hear him say he would like a big block in it as I have a 69 model 427 going back in mine. :) Good times!
1:00 The Chrome Trim that runs from front to back looks cool.
Not chrome. Stainless.
That's one angry 56'. Awesome car and awesome build! My Grandfather had a 56' in the same color but with a white roof and rear quarters. This car brought back memories.
Is that neptune green?
Listen here you fockers! The Monte Carlo from Tokyo drift was sick as hell! Had those slicks on all four tires. Mean looking car loved it!
Oh man that was pretty cool!
Have a merry Xmas guys.
I can't believe it! This is my '56 from high school! Same color even! I can't stop watching this video!
Things a rampaging beast ,wouldn't change a thing it's perfect!!!
I love how the car jumps when you stab it.
Just love how the front end bounces when he shifts.
oldskool59 - yep, I agree - I also thought the car kinda ‘stood to attention’ at the start of each pull...!
Sweet! I love the drivers! I haven't seen a decent gasser in a while (maybe you can help), but this '56 Hot Rod can fill the gap until then.
Check out the Southeast Gassers association and Nickey Performance in Chicago builds a few a year.
Everytime I see a 55 to 57 Chevy I can't help but to think of Two Lane Blacktop.
Matter of fact I think I'll dig that DVD out and watch it today.
Cool car. Love the old vintage green Stewart Warner Gauges.
I love watching anything Dennis builds.
This take me back to the good old days when cars was a real car.
I can totally relate to breakin' stuff
Seems I do it frequently when thrashin'
Sweet Ole ride dude
It’s a gasser Dennis…it’s a gasser😍 beautiful piece❤️🔥
LOVE THIS‼️My First car was a ‘56 Chevy Belair and I Still LOVE it Every time I see one! This sure brings back Lots of Fun Hot Rod racing for fun memories❣️I’ve been a car lover all my life ❣️Thanks Soo Much ♥️‼️
There's just something about an old Chevy, love the stance!
Seeing that car rip through the gears, mm mm!! feelin the muscle in that!
Whoa shit! Monster 56. Rare. You see too many 55s and 57s. Bitchin old old school with new twist. 👍🤑🙈🤑👍
The ‘56 is like George Harrison of the Beatles ~ it’s really the best one and my favorite. Happy holidays!
This isnt a car, this isnt a hot rod...this is ART.
That's what banging gears is all about!!!
Great intro - that's a MAN'S car - SHIFT IT!!!
That's just mental, absolutely love it. It was the look of joy on Shawn's face. Priceless.
Man that car is just so perfect ... those wheels really fit the throwback style .
What a sweet ride love the light front end on the shifts
Those 4.88’s sure bring the revs up fast. Beautiful 56
Classic old school build. Love it. Remember tri-5's built like that back in the day...70's - 80's. Very, very nice build. Merry Christmas.
Nice car bad ass good to here there still old school guys out there
The cars keep getting better and better.
My favorite ride you have had on so far
Hot rods like these are the reason I got into cars. Really cool ride. Absolutely love tri fives
Great memories man. My brother had a '55, my best bud a '56 & I had a '57. All the tri 5's. The "push bar" front bumper was definitely legit from the 60's. Nice!
Totally dig it. Love the retro hot rod vibe.
So dope. I grew up in SoCal and this car speaks to me. I would totally love to have one just like this. This is a top favorite episode, been following since early days of this channel
Glad you liked it so much! And thanks for being there so long. I genuinely appreciate it
Right on! killing it with the content
Hard shedding, respect Dennis
Loved this episode, that '56 IS what I grew up with as my dad's '55 had the same vibe. By far the best part for me , it is an old school hot rod and it broke, but was back side steppin the clutch. Full props!
Smiling ear to ear here too! Love old school, did some racing with my high school buddies in the 60’s That SB sounds awesome!
Nice 56 Chevy! Awesome Old School brings back alot of good memories 💪😎👍
This is the way a 56 Chevy is supposed to look like. But I agree a Big Block 632 would be nice 😊
Now that is old school 🔥 #Savethemanuals
A very sweet 56 Chevy love it.
I've been subbed for a couple years and NEVER miss a video. We need MORE tri fives. That 56 rips
Yes!!!! Old school cool! I love this car!
This is more like it, Shawn!! None of those rubber band tyres on oversized wheels - THIS is where it's at! Happy Christmas to you all from over here in Scotland :@D
I also old past 70. And I like that you kept the stock front suspension. Back in the Day to run in the gas classes a straight axle wasnt a requirement. Like you stated most straight axle cars where Ran in the Altered wheelbase classes.
Love to see more old school stuff.. Don't see enough of it these days.. Great video keep up the good work😎👍
Absolutely my style…I keep my Chevelle the way I would have had it when I was in high school in the 70s…that’s when I became a car guy and I keep that way…this ride is one of the best so far show cased…Love it.
Miss my grandpa's 56 Belair ! Damn nice ride !
30 seconds in and I'm in love
Thats killer, I love nostalgia rods.
That look exhilarating! LOL Badass machine!
Love the Tri-Fives. So cool.
I’m 68 got my license in 69. Man I love that 56. It’s perfect! Brings back many memories of the original Irwindale.
Very cool 56 sounds and looks so cool sharing on FB.
He is such a legend. That’s one beautiful car he’s got too. I like how he knew exactly what was wrong with out even looking at it. That’s how you know he’s a real car nut. Great video!
Absolutely love it. Manual transmission, carburetor, no seat belts, no ABS, no airbags, no electronics, this is a mans car. I wonder how he gets away with slicks on the street?
I can't afford a car that nice. I have a 1982 Chevy S-10 shortbed standard cab 2 wheel drive, carbureted 383 with headers, 5 speed manual, 4:10 gears in a custom Moser rear end, no emissions crap, straight pipe exhaust, 225/70-14s on the front, 275/60-15s in the back, cowl hood, no power windows, no power door locks, no power mirrors, no heat, no A/C, no stereo, no power brakes, no power steering, no nothing that doesn't make it go, stop, and turn.
What a great looking car.
Man thats one badass 56 Chevy Belair.
CONGRATS ON THE 300K SUBS chief ! Merry Christmas from the Texas hill country ! \m/
I purchased a 56 Chevy 150 utility sedan that was built by Pacific Bell in Sanra Rosa Caif. It delivered phone books in our area. The shop that seviced it since new was the registered owner at the time I bought it...other than a paint shop and the six cylinder swapped for a 283" it still had the original upolstry.
Still have it....but is now powered by a L-78 BBC with a six speed backed by a Chevelle 12 bolt rear with Alson ladder bars...Black paint with blue flames.
The last of many tri fives that I've owned...LOL
Gorgeous. Actually love the colour. Reminds me of spearmint. Sounds spot on. Awesome job 🤙
We know Dennis is COOL 😎, but I didn't know he was THAT cool! Love the 56!!
Luv that old school
Well it’s a good thing he’s your neighbor if the car messed up the first round 😆 I really like this one! It’s so clean
Made it easy to haul back to the shop and shoot more driving the next day
Prolly give my left testicle for that 56 Bel-Air. My old man had a 55 with a 327ci in it. Headers, offenhauser high rise manifold, dual quads, cam, etc.... he always talks about how he'd rather have a 56. I love em all 55-57
Fantastic car, great gear banging that's how it should be driven!
My cousin in front Royal Virginia had a 283 4 bbl and it seemed so fast and cool in 1967
This is one of the BEST videos yet! Keep ‘em coming!
A step back in time,,,thank you
He’s got the best taste in cars
Love watching this; feel like I'm there in the car. Especially with the car blip; pulled me right in. Idk, hope that made sense to somebody, ha...
What a sweet old school ride reminds me of my 56 Chevy Wagon had the front bumper removed almost the same color of mine those were the days my friend 😊
I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE OLD-SCHOOL HOT RODS!!!! SO SIMPLE & SO MUCH FUN!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Absolutely Pefect!! Thank you for keeping it an old school 3 pedal!!
That car is absolutely perfect. If you look close you can see the rear tire is a 29.5/10.5/15w