Raw Old School '68 Chevelle Doing Burnouts

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  • This car is such a cool old school build. 600hp & over 500 foot lbs of torque with a NASCAR transmission makes for some serious fun and some great burnouts! And I'm barely hitting it in this video. The owner says it'll doing hard pull burnouts through 3rd gear. I'll see if I can get him driving and we'll do a follow up and shred some tires.
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  • @MrBluoct
    @MrBluoct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    .12 seconds
    Leaving high school sideways each day in the late 70’s 🤘

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Awesome!! 😂

    • @MichaelSmith-xc6pe
      @MichaelSmith-xc6pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same from 83 to 86 for me at my school

    • @Hugo-py2ce
      @Hugo-py2ce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha I use to do that with my 1979 400c.i. pontiac trans am in the 90's...those were the days! Cant believe it's been that long..

    • @MrBluoct
      @MrBluoct 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hvac sales1 🤘

    • @MrBluoct
      @MrBluoct 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Smith 🤘

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Less is more. THIS is how I like my musclecars. Another great video.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you. I like the new builds as well but this is just a pure raw muscle car. Badass!

    • @HERodriguezJr
      @HERodriguezJr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, agreed! No LS, no 22 inch wheels. Old school and raw is where it's at. Carbbed and 15 inch wheels. PERFECT. This is exactly how I want my 69 to look like.

    • @yamahaguy1732
      @yamahaguy1732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hector E. Rodriguez Jr. yeah it’s badass

    • @SGTJDerek
      @SGTJDerek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That build is just like a '32. It's TIMELESS.

    • @StuartOliver83
      @StuartOliver83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

  • @keewatin427
    @keewatin427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Stanced perfectly. 15 inch GM steelies. Amazing.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, this thing is beauty and beast together

  • @earlscaanlon4353
    @earlscaanlon4353 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love the 68 chevelle tha most of all,because those skiny tail lights. My sisters husband had this year, and at 11 years old riding in that thing was so cool. He had it jacked up with big wide tires on tha back, thin up front.....on chrome craiger rims. I remember being in the back seat singing songs played on the radio, and his EQ jumpn...red yellow green lights. 6x9s rockn in tha back,5n quarters in tha.doors. those days were tha best ever.
    Love your videos. Thanks

  • @leem9886
    @leem9886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I like this more then the 500k builds... you aren’t scared to drive it and do burn outs in it...

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      He said I could and I still held back. He told me to stand on it 1st through 3rd and it’ll lay stripes in all 3 gears. Maybe I’ll get him to show us how to do it??! Come on Dennis!!!

    • @turbo6598
      @turbo6598 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When the car is nice and simple you're not afraid to drive it and get on it I like these low-budget build

    • @maggettirandy3082
      @maggettirandy3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sweet build. Best chevelle year, 68! Best rear valance and taillights. 69 change was sorry! They ruined the body line.
      High school buddy had a 68 , 396 bb, posi . Would do the best pb sitters ever!

  • @justbored9906
    @justbored9906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I always said, "if it looked good from the factory, why change it?"

  • @takefivepaullucido
    @takefivepaullucido 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That Chevelle is absolutely beautiful and the straight-up steel rally wheels look badass! Love it!

  • @TheMastblaster
    @TheMastblaster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    That is how I would prefer to own a car no modern upgrades keep it classic.

  • @BlockaderunnerCSA
    @BlockaderunnerCSA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sometimes less is more. I love the simplicity of this car. No fancy chrome wheels or over the top interior. Just plane Jane muscle.

  • @mlk4life
    @mlk4life 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    man - that car is freakin boss. the stance is perfect - the ride is simple and clean. its damn near perfect.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is. Love the simplicity and the power and the TRANS!

    • @johnnybaby4036
      @johnnybaby4036 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutotopiaLA hey he never called back. Anyway I found another one and I was wondering if you know what his wheel and tire set up is style and size please. I’d like to run the same on mine! I greatly appreciate all your feed back

  • @davidhickman1289
    @davidhickman1289 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was 18 I bought a Chevelle SS 396 375 horse in Phantom Blue so this video really takes me back in time. I will never forget the sensation and sound from dual glass paks when I kicked in the 4 bbl. It was a great period of time.

  • @richdouche8253
    @richdouche8253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I keep coming back to this video. I LOVE how he built this Chevelle. Perfect!

  • @proskills2168
    @proskills2168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great episode. Your enjoyment of this car was tangible. Genuine & sincere. Nice job.

  • @sauldelatorre6172
    @sauldelatorre6172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a nice build. Prefer this over those over the top builds. Thank you Shawn for showing us this beauty

  • @Youonlylive1nce
    @Youonlylive1nce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    if u freeze around 8:32 you can see the tire sizing, 275's in the rear and 235's in the front

    • @qers
      @qers ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, came here for some wheel info for my own Chevelle and got annoyed they almost didn't talk about wheels at all.

    • @procalgarage1792
      @procalgarage1792 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any word on the “offset”?

    • @stanmendoza7871
      @stanmendoza7871 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rear rims look like 8 inch wide 5 inch back space with 255'S @@procalgarage1792

    • @barnabyjones5161
      @barnabyjones5161 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@procalgarage1792they're 15" rally wheels, buddy. There is no "offset." This isn't a ricer.

    • @Brownalicious
      @Brownalicious 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@procalgarage1792 My guess is a 15x8 with a 4" backspace - thats just my thought.. not sure if it's correct

  • @MartinScreeton
    @MartinScreeton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely reminds me of the street races in the 70's... Love the plain jane look as well...

  • @PaulRhodes420
    @PaulRhodes420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for that drive! Sounds like power from the get go!! The shifting of gears even sounded muscly when you hit 2nd gear, that chirp is music to my ears!! I had ‘71 Chevelle automatic transmission that would chirp 2nd gear, sometimes a light chirp for 3rd gear if I was on it hard and nasty!! Thanks for the walk down memory lane!! I want another one so bad! But due to my money, being on disability and all, might not happen unless “Santa” is feeling like he wants to help me out!? LOL!! This would be my “make a wish” dream come true!! 🙏🏻 ✌️🎅

  • @ryand4786
    @ryand4786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome car !!!! Late 60s chevelle have been my fav car , this one is really done right. Has it where it counts , Motor, the stance , the rally wheels . So simple , but that’s what makes it so unbelievable . Please show us more of these builds , and keep up the great work man !!! 👍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More to come I promise and yes...this car is just perfectly set up everywhere you look

  • @topfuelfan
    @topfuelfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm watching this in 2020 for the first time. My first car was a 68' SS 396 4 speed with 456 gear. That beast would pick the front wheels off the ground. It's now 43 years later and seeing this .. I want one again, well at least for a long weekend ! Woo!! NICE!!!

  • @TheMrmmkkpro
    @TheMrmmkkpro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea, I'm 59 and been hot rodding since the late 70s, this is how I roll. There is something about a naturally asperiated engine. I'm running a 1975 firebird with a 1973 front clip and ram air hood, 1972 455HO, M-21 4 speed.
    Very nice ride, thanks for posting, she sounds sweet. 👍👍🏁🏁

  • @yamahchopper
    @yamahchopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had a 1968 chevelle when i was 15 yr old! And I'm still in love with chevelles

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love em too and I really love the way Dennis built this car

  • @anthonygrimm437
    @anthonygrimm437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love it! This is a bad ass 68! Beautiful and strong all the way around loward to perfection! Easily worth the $$$ thanks for the view!

  • @tierone4761
    @tierone4761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video & recording angles, thank you! Hearing the whine coming out of the 4-speed as your going down the road reminds me of the ‘55 Chevy in “Two Lane Blacktop”, that noise was very obvious in that car as well. Gotta love the old school combination of a 4-speed behind a carbureted Rat Motor! Good Day Everyone!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really good one hear and the sound of that trans and banging the gears is incredible!

  • @oldschoolhiphop2275
    @oldschoolhiphop2275 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's about as close to perfection as you can get for that car. Nothin outrageous. The power is there but not too extreme. Great sound nice & mild yet you can hear it. This guy knew what he was doin with this car.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes and yes he does. Dennis has been building cars his whole life and knew exactly what he wanted to do.

  • @skuz34
    @skuz34 6 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    ignore the internet haters...they dont understand how expensive a real car build is cause they are just honda kids that think all cars start at $5000

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Glad you get it. And unfortunately I’m going to keep showing big dollar one off customs a lot cause I’ve got a lot of friends 👊 I appreciate the support. Truly.

    • @oldschoolhiphop2275
      @oldschoolhiphop2275 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was just explaining that to someone. Building a true muscle car takes time & patience. It's a journey with a story worth explaining behind it. The end result is something to behold. Just listen to how good that chevelle sounds the power it's a beautiful thing.

    • @kevinbatts2804
      @kevinbatts2804 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed

    • @chrissanjuan9605
      @chrissanjuan9605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I pefer a oldschool musle car than a car that sounds like a trumpet and goes as fast as a model T

    • @smokumjames6510
      @smokumjames6510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      traded a dune buggy for my 68 and put it on the road for 1800 got about 10k in it now and it rolls smooth and would put this one down no problem

  • @Kofi.86
    @Kofi.86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's sick luv it.Just hearing the engine growling give me goosebumps

  • @Beach5289
    @Beach5289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that trans whine , it sounds so raw . . miss my 68 Chevelle's , this really takes me back .

  • @djsonfire0001
    @djsonfire0001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two words.... Real Car!! I love the whine of the transmission and a lot more than just crazy loud exhaust.... Just something different! I've seen a lot of interior is redone but I'd have to say stock usually looks a lot better look how clean that is!! Just looks amazing... Nice time machine!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a cool one. Absolutely love the trans on it and the look is simple on point

  • @hotrodtodd7609
    @hotrodtodd7609 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Those transmissions are a blast to drive!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So much fun. Gotta commit for sure!

    • @stephenricci9743
      @stephenricci9743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What make model tranny is it?

  • @kaiserashkaiserash8162
    @kaiserashkaiserash8162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beast, I love this car, she's prefect and how good does it look. Great build 👍🏻

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perfect set up here. I wouldn’t change a thing

  • @amraceway
    @amraceway 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It doesn't get any better than this. I find the what ifs using mainly factory parts produce some great looking cars.

  • @ericheine2414
    @ericheine2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Give me the 66 through 1970 Chevelle was one of my favorite cars. It had a full frame and everything bolts to it. There were lots of them around and a plethora of parts for cheap. You could just wait till your buddy stacked his and go buy what you needed off him. You know help a brother out.
    Big block small block 4-speed sway bars posi steel rims.
    Dollar per horsepower a better buy than anything else around.
    Heavy enough that you felt safe at a hundred and ten miles an hour.
    Strong enough that you could abuse the living shit out of it.
    My favorite was a gold 66 I had.
    It always had different engines and transmissions in it. It was like the Chevelle kit. You could put it together all sorts of different ways. Sliding left, sliding right, donut clockwise, counterclockwise figure 8, what a great greasy sled,
    Smokey toasty, banging gears and fucking with with the radio, just burning tire until you let up. No 12s without cheater slicks or wrinkle walls, Low 13's and that big block come on. The big block lunge. It's like when the weight catches up with the inertia and the RPMs
    Dancing from 3rd gear into 4th.
    Hours of enjoyment. Some sloppy loose big block you got from a wrecking yard, with an intake Cam and headers, ready to be beaten to within an inch of its miserable life.
    Routinely, some big block that came out of somebody's flat bottom boat. Frankenstein Big Blocks. Big Blocks out of Caprices or old Impalas, loose 396 with a 427 cam. Why won't this thing blow? This thing should blow.
    Maybe you're not beating it right?
    Quick to the cow fields.
    Smoking weed, drinking beer, listen to The Rolling Stones,
    Cross up competition, drifting, drifting, drifting look out for the cow, drifting

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This comment is awesome!!! 😂😂

  • @gnarlytothemax
    @gnarlytothemax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now that the smoking tire is done, this might be my new favorite channel. Good stuff man keep it up!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Sam. Keeping it going here man

  • @McLarenF1God
    @McLarenF1God 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hey man. You're a great guy. One of the main reasons I subbed.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Just showing my passion for people to love or hate. I appreciate your support and comment.

  • @spacerothstein1381
    @spacerothstein1381 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get to take my Grandad's LS5 Stingray one day a week in summer. I just brought it back into the hangar and I GOT THE FEVER! Tell Dennis I like his style.

  • @xander-R467
    @xander-R467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, I love this Car. I'm a Pontiac guy, but this raw old school Chevelle is just perfect. The definition of muscle car. Nice vid.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sure is a badass Chevelle. I love the simplicity and that trans!! Wow

  • @jamescheatwood1515
    @jamescheatwood1515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love the steel wheels.

  • @NTKUSTOMSDOTCOM
    @NTKUSTOMSDOTCOM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Soo cool thanks for sharing with us Dennis & Shawn. One awsome muscle car ! Love the engine.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Figured you’d like this one. Raw. Pure. And the trans!!

    • @gerald506
      @gerald506 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is Dennis last name? I would like to follow him

  • @jordanjohnanderson
    @jordanjohnanderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice car and THANK YOU for doing real burnouts and not brake stands like everyone else on TH-cam (which any car can do).

  • @bryanc531
    @bryanc531 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s one badass ride!

  • @LouisWing
    @LouisWing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the Chevelles and this is a cool ride. I totally get the build cost vs the value.. I think any car that you put in $100k isn't really about the money (for resale purposes), it's about the value of the car to the owner. Keep going my man!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got it. Too many people don’t understand that. Builds are never value based they’re passion based

    • @cobaltmidnightoilamp6748
      @cobaltmidnightoilamp6748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Louis Wing, I chose the 1968 Chevelle Malibu to star in my literary work of "An Incubus Behind the Wheel," as a dusty, battered "dark graphite '68 sedan". This work is to be the backstory to "Mineral County," based on a peculiar dream I first experienced in mid-fall(October of 1989)
      and this work will star a 1968 Chevy Impala custom hardtop sedan as another suspect vehicle. I chose these particular make, models, and year because, for some reason, they have such a rather interestingly eerieness to them. ✍️🏽🪔🔎📘🔦

  • @lotse_1187
    @lotse_1187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your face when you see the cops....kkkk. Bro, you are amazing man, i tell it forever. Show to us all this cars. This old school with this transmition....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Make me remember when i drive a V8 car for the first time. Congratulations to the Chevelle owner and to you buddy. Thanks again.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol!!! I'm always a little nervous about getting pulled over right about the time I stand on it a little.

  • @ronbianchi6874
    @ronbianchi6874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 67 and 69 Chevelle, boy i wish i still had them. i am 60 years old and still have pictures of the parked in front of my house where i grew up in Philly.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a few I wish I still had too. I can relate

  • @CJ101RC
    @CJ101RC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That car is badass. The transmission is the same as tractor trailer transmission’s. You synchronize the shift points with engine rpm.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. Was my first time driving this type of trans and it was amazing. Almost like a sequential.

  • @G-reg313
    @G-reg313 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video bro! Keep em coming!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and I promise I will. So much more to show especially in the custom world.

  • @davidshock3541
    @davidshock3541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this car. thanks for showing us the car , defiantly worth 12:37 of my day

  • @rollofire22
    @rollofire22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the 1968 SS396 Chevelle 4speed exactly like that one in high school, wish i never sold it. Now i looking for another one to build! Very cool car

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really cool car. Would love to have this one.

  • @justinwiley9798
    @justinwiley9798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I think 68 was best year for chevelle

    • @JT-sl3ui
      @JT-sl3ui 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1968 was the first year of the second generation Chevelle/Malibu that ran through 1972. '68 & '69 very similar-'70 stood alone-'71 &'72 very similar. 1967 was the last model of the first generation. All are beautiful!

    • @aaronanderson7619
      @aaronanderson7619 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JT-sl3ui 64 65 is first. 66 67 is second.

  • @carlosaponte1520
    @carlosaponte1520 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful car just the way it is.

  • @gnarlytothemax
    @gnarlytothemax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed going back and watching this. Clean and simple. I dig it.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super simple old school Badass

  • @chrismc.4437
    @chrismc.4437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfectly executed. I've had a similar build in mind except with a '69 Coronet. Very understated, clean and all business. Cheers

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, this is such a great old school muscle car!

  • @leadslanger
    @leadslanger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A 68 300 Chevelle with a factory big block and 4 wheel disk brakes..... ooooookay.

    • @jeffm7669
      @jeffm7669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought the same thing. That's a solid gold unicorn. Wonder if they will feature a 69 Z28 a/c car next

    • @timspeedinc
      @timspeedinc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I’m having a hard time with those SW gauges being factory (the tach and those three under the dash)

    • @leeduke9518
      @leeduke9518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      leadslanger I didn’t see anything in this that showed a Chevelle 300 all I saw was a Malibu. 300 car were post cars

    • @steves4639
      @steves4639 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leeduke9518 you could get a 300 Deluxe 2dr hardtop in '68

    • @JRC99
      @JRC99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt it was a 300. Probably just liked the look and decided to do it that way.

  • @Lockness205
    @Lockness205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn good looking car and sounds amazing, nice video bro

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this car! Simple old school cool

  • @docfischer7291
    @docfischer7291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a beautiful car. I personally would have added A/C for comfort for the family but , yeah . Perfect stance. Perfect tire and wheel package which factory usually looks the cleanest and unadulterated. As Cartman says…. “Shweet.”

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Chevelle.. these classic's are very nice.. and great to see them!

  • @YippeeKiYayMrFalcon
    @YippeeKiYayMrFalcon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd love to see some vintage race cars, drag cars, etc. Anything with race history really interests me.

  • @MEANGENE
    @MEANGENE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice Chevelle bro ☝

  • @kennethhedden9964
    @kennethhedden9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dad hade a 68 Chevelle 327,but he was a transmission guy. Loved to hear it chirp. Hell,he made his huntning van chirp.

  • @user-uz8hd6bx1q
    @user-uz8hd6bx1q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 5 years late on this video, but I’m blown away with this built. Very simple But an true muscle car!

  • @kenjohnson9498
    @kenjohnson9498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a beautiful car, i can see where a lot of the $100k went - was spent removing the '68 specific side trim and filling the holes.... could have spent less starting with a '69. that's what i thought it was until i saw the vent windows, don't need A/C with vents.
    still it's a beautiful car

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s such a cool ride. His cost was less because he’s a builder but said this is about the real cost for the guy that commissions a build like this with these parts and set up

  • @samspace81
    @samspace81 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Old School I see you

  • @blah9664
    @blah9664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is how I like them, clean and close to stock in appearance with a nice stance and tire combo.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get it. Really well done simple old school build. Class choices.

  • @bohemialite6371
    @bohemialite6371 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that old school Chevelle is awesome perfect nothing is missing

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bohemia Lite totally agree with you!

  • @distastefulvideos
    @distastefulvideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool!

  • @reggiejackson5732
    @reggiejackson5732 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What is the rear tire size. I love Camaros and Chevelles. ✔
    .

  • @backwoodsbully9841
    @backwoodsbully9841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the stance and tire combination. Perfect!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Simple old school cool 😎

  • @deahelkcunklaer2180
    @deahelkcunklaer2180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how Dennis preserved the originality. The designers in those days really knew what they we doing. This car won't look like a dated build in 5, 10 or 20 years.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is timeless the way Dennis set it up

  • @Davz2SS
    @Davz2SS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    F’ing yes!

  • @FourSpeedFilms
    @FourSpeedFilms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I remember when he first got the car!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really?? I love that he let me shoot it and drive it. Killer car!

  • @nicnaranjo6424
    @nicnaranjo6424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely one of my dream cars! Awesome .thanks. Love the show!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you’re enjoying what we’re doing. Killer car. Love the trans in this thing!

  • @lenwoodcruze3594
    @lenwoodcruze3594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First video,I like how straight up this guy is and his commentary flows very naturally.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lenwood!! Appreciate the support and I promise there’s so much more to come from our channel.

  • @MyLifeAsLouis
    @MyLifeAsLouis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The noise!

  • @rodcognito002
    @rodcognito002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Friend built 69 chevelle. He is about 32 deep in it. Its 454 4spd. Ground up and some good friends helping. Ok. You got 1 more sub. Great vids.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks. And I know guys that have built with friends too. I just love what the big dollars builders do with creating custom parts, fab work, etc. I’m just a hardcore fan of great cars. $5 or $5 million if it’s cool it’s 😎

  • @boulonman
    @boulonman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very cool combo: raw visceral power + super clean classic lines. 100K is not unrealistic considering worksmanship. Well done !

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely agree with you. I love the simple, raw approach Dennis takes on his personal cars.

  • @VoteWithABullet
    @VoteWithABullet 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real nice ‘68 and that phantom blue is a beautiful color.

  • @charliecruz4451
    @charliecruz4451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That my favorite car old school with I'm so 69 Chevy

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is such a badass ride

  • @mathieulandry2559
    @mathieulandry2559 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm in love with this one!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So is the owner and I fell for it immediately. That trans is so damn cool!

  • @stephenmerck5931
    @stephenmerck5931 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely magnificent chevelle.wouldn't change a single thing.clean,American muscle.👍👍

  • @carloshugomunozbarabino5795
    @carloshugomunozbarabino5795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice Chevelle,
    Great look... 'original steel rims'

  • @vh8765
    @vh8765 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great looking car.
    If all the labor is sourced to do the build it would probably be 100k easily.
    If one does the build himself he could save substantial amounts of money. Labor is very expensive.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the few people that seems to understand customs get expensive.

    • @sanfranciscobay
      @sanfranciscobay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      VH. What do you think, 1/3 for parts and 2/3 for labor?

  • @PhaQ2
    @PhaQ2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Notice how it never hit a wall or another car or even some spectators during the burnouts? It's not a mustang...

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol!!

    • @ajflyingatyomouth2831
      @ajflyingatyomouth2831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So the mustang just plows into crowds in its own? Hmmm.

    • @cesar2934
      @cesar2934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So the mustang drives on its own with nobody sitting in it and drives into crowds ok

    • @TheCulnes
      @TheCulnes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea I thought the original autonomous human eating car was a Plymouth Fury. As a Mustang guy I'm about tired of hearing this crowd control crap.

    • @fogtown3027
      @fogtown3027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheCulnes Well shit every video I’ve watched on the tube that involves mustangs doing burnouts, shows a lot of wall action 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @begaxbega2785
    @begaxbega2785 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these beautiful chevys . Thanks for bringing them to us , Autotopia .

  • @Robert8455
    @Robert8455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love Chevelles 66-72. I love the clean and simple look and that super straight body. I also dig the plain and wide steelies. I think if it were mine, I would need a modern FI motor & a 6 speed manual, A/C, PB, PS cause I'm in Texas and there would only be like 2 or 3 week out of the year I could drive it without AC. Really digging all the cars and videos you get to show us Shawn.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dennis set this car up to how he likes them. I’d do a few things different too but he’s a hardcore car guy and this is built exactly as he wants it. Thanks for watching. Stoked we get to shoot the stuff we do.

  • @betosgarage
    @betosgarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My next project has to be a chevelle or 70 nova

  • @mikemccullum743
    @mikemccullum743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What’s the wheel and tire set up? I want them for mine.

  • @Poncho758
    @Poncho758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely love that car yes I’m old-school to. Love color best color for 68 Chevelle

  • @stephencampbell8498
    @stephencampbell8498 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like this build! Reminds me of high-school auto class.

  • @skullofserpent5727
    @skullofserpent5727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mr. Shawn, any chances to get your hands on 67 4 door impala with 427 or 454 engine. yes, you know why.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually don’t know why...help me out here. And I can do some poking around for sure.

    • @skullofserpent5727
      @skullofserpent5727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AutotopiaLA thanks for the reply. 67 impala is featured in very famous TV series Supernatural. Cool car. I guess not many 67 4 dr impalas are on the road

    • @TreyGoose
      @TreyGoose 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@skullofserpent5727 4 doors aren't worthy

  • @daveschannel2027
    @daveschannel2027 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice car
    Could you tell me the tire sizes? This wheels look great on it

    • @gerald506
      @gerald506 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to know the tire size too they are definitely offset. It might be 245/60 up front 275/60 out back. Usually guys go with 275/60 on rear when they run 3.73 but he has 3.55 though.

    • @daveschannel2027
      @daveschannel2027 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gerald506 I I agree 275/60 rear and I believe 265 50 on the front.
      Compared a lot of pics and it’s not a 235/60 or a 245/60 it’s wider.

  • @jakemesa3211
    @jakemesa3211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the finest cars you have shown!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @chevrolet355
    @chevrolet355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this car! My 68 Chevy II nova 2 door the original color of it is fathom blue also. I'd love a 68 or 69 chevelle to build next after my 56 chevy

  • @DrivingDallas214
    @DrivingDallas214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    anybody thats ever had a car built knows the budget can get as high as the owners money can go, i wouldve guessed more than 100k for that build depending on what they started with

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dynasty 214 obviously you get it. Have probably gone through the process too. 6 months becomes 2 years and $50k turns into $150k 😂😂😂

    • @DrivingDallas214
      @DrivingDallas214 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      AutotopiaLA yep 69 Chevelle that was almost gone. Im about halfway there lol. Not a cheap hobby

    • @kanervatie
      @kanervatie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not even close 100k.

  • @PimoAn01
    @PimoAn01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heard to believe even a simple build like this still cost 100k very discouraging

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Custom cars add up when done right.

    • @sidefx996
      @sidefx996 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Plain" or "simple" is a style not a budget. It's probably still a complete nut and bolt frame off restoration and there goes your 100 grand. Sure you could build a car for a lot less that on the street or on camera looks pretty much just like it but see them up close in person and you'll see where the money went.

    • @JD-rx5bo
      @JD-rx5bo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      100k don’t go far…..

  • @jimg7630
    @jimg7630 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m liking this style of build more and more

  • @jimmycline4778
    @jimmycline4778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like these wheels and tires on this car so much better than more expensive bigger wheels!

  • @hurricanesam1
    @hurricanesam1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    9k already Shawn

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy Sam! Love seeing the growth and new people checking it out.

    • @hurricanesam1
      @hurricanesam1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been spreading the word of this channel. So I may got you a 100 some subscribers😁

  • @MrCharollas
    @MrCharollas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fathom blue, not Phantom blue

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the correction

  • @cavtj1
    @cavtj1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first thing I liked about this car is the stance! Then the color and the simplicity! Very nice!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same for me. It’s all just simply right imo

  • @robertc4311
    @robertc4311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build...only change I’d add are the Derby style center caps from the 67 Z/28 rally wheels...sweet as ride!

  • @skeezix8156
    @skeezix8156 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow factory manual four wheel disc. Unheard of

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn’t know that existed

    • @brianduval8664
      @brianduval8664 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It didn't, he's full of sheeott!

    • @cammer68oliver2
      @cammer68oliver2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Umm... no, he’s not on this one. I’m questioning the horsepower and the cost to build it... BUT, most chevys in the late 60s had 4 wheel discs. I know the 69 Camaro does. I’d bet the 68 Camaro did too. My 68 mustang had discs brakes on the front, from the factory, with the GT package. You all do your homework before runnin yer flappers! Lol

    • @brianduval8664
      @brianduval8664 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      David Oliver Wrong. Most late 60's chevelles had 4 wheel Drums. Standard. Front disc brakes & front only - were a option. No Chevelle ever came off the assembly line with rear disc's. Ever. Show me an rpo code. Show me a factory part #. This Chevelle may have rear disc's but through aftermarket parts only

    • @danieltubbs5422
      @danieltubbs5422 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wrong, my 69 Cutlass is a high option big engine car and it has 4 wheel drums. Discs were only a front option. Camaro rear discs were an option bred from Trans Am racing and the Z/28.