I have to agree wholeheartedly! The last few months and few thousand miles driving cross country has been without any problems. For that old Chevelle to have sat as long as it did and to hit the road again with little effort is all the proof I need. And giving a consistent 22 MPG average was a nice surprise. I'm glad you liked the vehicles and I hope you stay tuned! Waiting on parts to finish the next video.
It's hard to find something better than a vehicle that looks good, dependable, easy to repair and doesn't break the bank! I'm afraid those days are long gone. The 60-66 generation of chevy trucks definitely had the style and character!
My attitude isn't "But it's got four doors," it's "And it's got four doors." More expensive new, more convenient/practical ever after. Many two doors are more attractive, but "beauty is only skin deep." Four doors are easier to live with. I had a 67 Beaumont four door, a slightly more expensive version (nicer split grille, different dash, nicer tail lights) of the Chevelle sold through Canadian Pontiac dealerships. This Chevelle is a real beauty!
I agree. The 4 doors are much easier to live with and use as a daily driver. Winter is coming and she will be kept inside until spring. The under carriage is too clean to let the salt get to her now. I even prefer the inline 6. Simple, reliable and economical. I still get looks and compliments from people everyday. It reminds them of simpler times. Thanks for the comment. I've been sick, but I'm recovering and hope to upload new videos on the C20 soon.
@@smalltownlivin1828 I'm a big fan of the inline sixes. When the second straight eight died in my 53 Pontiac, in 1980, I put a rebuilt 292 Chev six in it. And when the straight eight in my 40 Buick was way too expensive to rebuild, I put a used 250 in it. Just for comparison, here are some numbers: 53 Pontiac: 268 cu. in., 122 hp, 224 ft/lbs. 69 Chev: 292 cu. in., 165 hp, 280 ft/lbs. 40 Buick: 248 cu. in., 107 hp, 203 ft/lbs. 76 Chev: 250 cu. in., 155 hp., 235 ft/lbs. The later Buick 263 was 120 hp., 215 ft/lbs. Our 250s compare very favorably with the fabled straight eights of similar and somewhat larger size. And they have that lovely seven main bearing crankshaft. Best wishes for your recovery.
I subscribed. What an awesome channel! Can you please make cold starts of everything you have/get in with this inside view showing us what you do with the gas pedal to get these old carbureted vehicles started? love seeing that!!!
When we get this 250 back together we will do that. I hope to improve my content and camera skills. I believe the "Look what the cat dragged in" video was a cold start on that Chevy C20. Thanks for subscribing!
I think I have a similar issue with my chevelle. I have a new set of lifters. Another project I hope to get to soon. Thanks for viewing. Come Saturday we might have a big surprise. If it doesn't work out I'll share it anyway.
I appreciate that! I know few have actually driven a column shift manual transmission daily, but it isn't as awkward as people my think. I just love the simplicity of these cars and still be able to enjoy a comfortable ride. I hope you check out the old Chevy C20. Much gratitude for you subscribing!
@@verseb1 Yes Sir! That is why I have the Chevelle for trips and the Chevy C20 for work. Both with the 250. I was probably born just alittle too early. Take care. Eric
@@smalltownlivin1828 My second car was a 55 Pontiac, 261 six cylinder and three on the tree. One day I got too boisterous (bois will be bois, I guess) with the one to two upshift and the lever wound up in the 12 o'clock position. So I put a much cooler three on the floor shifter in it. This amused my Mom, for whom three on the floor was normal, and three on the tree was a cool modern convenience.
@@stephenandloriyoung5716This is thefirst time I've driven a column shift regularly and I've gotten so accustomed to it I've decided to live with it. I do prefer floor shift, but this Chevelle just fits my body size and arm length. I would love to have the tremec 5 speed on the floor in this car to take advantage of what power it does have, but that might have to be a future project.
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. :-(!!!
America doesn't have the transportation infrastructure that other countries have, and the culture of independence runs deep. I have a feeling the ending of this story has yet to be written. There is alot more that the average person isn't aware of when it comes to the rapid change to green energy.
I love them old car's like that I love the six cylinder Chevys there really dependable
I have to agree wholeheartedly! The last few months and few thousand miles driving cross country has been without any problems. For that old Chevelle to have sat as long as it did and to hit the road again with little effort is all the proof I need. And giving a consistent 22 MPG average was a nice surprise. I'm glad you liked the vehicles and I hope you stay tuned! Waiting on parts to finish the next video.
@@smalltownlivin1828 u hang in there it won't let you down lol
Had a 64 with the 230 and three speed that may have been the best car i ever had. Drove it for 14 years.
It's hard to find something better than a vehicle that looks good, dependable, easy to repair and doesn't break the bank! I'm afraid those days are long gone. The 60-66 generation of chevy trucks definitely had the style and character!
This car is in remarkable shape....and it shows very well. I would have it a outdoor car shows for sure, it's a keeper!!! Thanks for sharing
I really appreciate the comment! It really is surprising sometimes this car made it this far in this condition coming from the NE US.
My attitude isn't "But it's got four doors," it's "And it's got four doors." More expensive new, more convenient/practical ever after. Many two doors are more attractive, but "beauty is only skin deep." Four doors are easier to live with. I had a 67 Beaumont four door, a slightly more expensive version (nicer split grille, different dash, nicer tail lights) of the Chevelle sold through Canadian Pontiac dealerships. This Chevelle is a real beauty!
I agree. The 4 doors are much easier to live with and use as a daily driver. Winter is coming and she will be kept inside until spring. The under carriage is too clean to let the salt get to her now. I even prefer the inline 6. Simple, reliable and economical. I still get looks and compliments from people everyday. It reminds them of simpler times. Thanks for the comment. I've been sick, but I'm recovering and hope to upload new videos on the C20 soon.
@@smalltownlivin1828 I'm a big fan of the inline sixes. When the second straight eight died in my 53 Pontiac, in 1980, I put a rebuilt 292 Chev six in it. And when the straight eight in my 40 Buick was way too expensive to rebuild, I put a used 250 in it. Just for comparison, here are some numbers: 53 Pontiac: 268 cu. in., 122 hp, 224 ft/lbs. 69 Chev: 292 cu. in., 165 hp, 280 ft/lbs. 40 Buick: 248 cu. in., 107 hp, 203 ft/lbs. 76 Chev: 250 cu. in., 155 hp., 235 ft/lbs. The later Buick 263 was 120 hp., 215 ft/lbs. Our 250s compare very favorably with the fabled straight eights of similar and somewhat larger size. And they have that lovely seven main bearing crankshaft. Best wishes for your recovery.
perfect car, good service, decent mileage, can fix it with pliers and a butterknife she is a keeper 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well said! They are getting harder and harder to replace. I have a boy, so he will drive her after I'm gone.
That car and truck are both such great vehicles! Awesome classic vehicles.
Definitely simple and dependable!
I subscribed. What an awesome channel! Can you please make cold starts of everything you have/get in with this inside view showing us what you do with the gas pedal to get these old carbureted vehicles started? love seeing that!!!
When we get this 250 back together we will do that. I hope to improve my content and camera skills. I believe the "Look what the cat dragged in" video was a cold start on that Chevy C20. Thanks for subscribing!
I had a 81 pickup with a 250 lifters collapsed in it to probably sat for a long time very cheap easy fix .
I think I have a similar issue with my chevelle. I have a new set of lifters. Another project I hope to get to soon. Thanks for viewing. Come Saturday we might have a big surprise. If it doesn't work out I'll share it anyway.
The way gas prices are I would be proud to have that six cylinder wouldn't change a thing
I have thoroughly enjoyed running down the interstate in this old Chevelle. Every stop along the way she started some great conversations!
nice car, I used to have a 66 3 spd on the tree , 250 6 cyl 👌
I appreciate that! I know few have actually driven a column shift manual transmission daily, but it isn't as awkward as people my think. I just love the simplicity of these cars and still be able to enjoy a comfortable ride. I hope you check out the old Chevy C20. Much gratitude for you subscribing!
@@smalltownlivin1828 so darn easy to work on. I replaced the clutch, lifters , rear main seal brakes, & some steering parts on mine
@@verseb1 Yes Sir! That is why I have the Chevelle for trips and the Chevy C20 for work. Both with the 250. I was probably born just alittle too early. Take care. Eric
@@smalltownlivin1828 My second car was a 55 Pontiac, 261 six cylinder and three on the tree. One day I got too boisterous (bois will be bois, I guess) with the one to two upshift and the lever wound up in the 12 o'clock position. So I put a much cooler three on the floor shifter in it. This amused my Mom, for whom three on the floor was normal, and three on the tree was a cool modern convenience.
@@stephenandloriyoung5716This is thefirst time I've driven a column shift regularly and I've gotten so accustomed to it I've decided to live with it. I do prefer floor shift, but this Chevelle just fits my body size and arm length. I would love to have the tremec 5 speed on the floor in this car to take advantage of what power it does have, but that might have to be a future project.
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by
reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated
central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down
all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From
2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as
exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox
oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no
investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even
created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. :-(!!!
America doesn't have the transportation infrastructure that other countries have, and the culture of independence runs deep. I have a feeling the ending of this story has yet to be written. There is alot more that the average person isn't aware of when it comes to the rapid change to green energy.
That's what happens when you live in a communist country
I saw it was a 4 door immediately. No sense in watching the video.
And a six banger