Definitely. I think it was reskinned for a new season and may have never been used. Years ago I bought a Nova asphalt car in similar condition. In the off-season the class was dropped, so the car was already prepped by the owner and never saw the track again. I bought it and used it at a different track where the class rules allowed it. Maybe that happened here?
Call me crazy but it seems like this old girl was waiting and hoping someone would come to her rescue. She had glory days at the track and then was unceremoniously put out to pasture and abandoned. Sometimes I think vehicles have feelings too. That's why she started so easily. Christina made me laugh when she stood way back while you were cleaning the rat nest off the fuel cell, she would have been the first one to run if a rat did jump out. Don't ever go bear hunting with her, especially if she carries a small pistol with her to shoot your kneecap in case the bear should start chasing ya'll. Great video, thanks for taking the time to share.
I said that very thing! When I saw the sun shining on that car it was honestly a spiritual moment! We'd never had a car sitting so long start that easily. It was amazing! You'd be surprised! That stuff doesn't bother me . I step back to get a better view. Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
I'm the same way. That cars (older ones) have a presence about them, almost as if they have a spirit. Like one that's been abandoned and left to rot, it's as if it's dead. But just by airing the tires or putting good ones on it and rolling it out from it's former grave it's like they wake up. It's difficult to explain but ....
@@whattherust yes sir it is 😀 . I don't know if you know him or if you watch his Channel or not, but I reached out to Dalton at pole barn garage about the Chevelle because I know he's looking for a dirt track racer that he can take out to play with from time to time 🙃 .
I love you both I'm a old car and truck fanatic you are so blessed to have a been blessed by God to have a great partner as you have! always give thanks to God for what he has blessed you with!
Old dirt track cars really are exciting. Every one of them has a story to tell. I’ll never forget the experiences I had while working in the pits on a friends car back in the 1960’s. The mud, oil, grease, fuel, tires all had their own unique smells. Add to that the sweat and tears of the drivers and pit crew, all the excitement and adrenaline and the race announcers. And the fans; you knew the fans were there but you were always to busy to look up in the grandstand. Once in awhile you could hear them above the noise of the cars. That feeling of being involved never left me. Even now in my 70’s I think I’d love to have an old dirt track car from the 1950’s or 1960’s. I hope your Chevelle makes onto a track again some day.
Mike, you described the racing experience perfectly. Your description brought me back to my racing days. The sounds, the smells, the exhaustion. Good times.
Absolutely fantastic! This episode took me back 48 years when we would work on our sportsman class dirt track car (Gremlin body, 327 Chevy), that we would run at Flemington Speedway in Jersey. Low buck but lots of fun!
That Creoil that You mention here in South América we mix Creolina with water and boiled the carburator parts,they com up brand new! Wish we had those products here.Once again like your work
So happy you guys are back, missed you. I’m glad this was an easy one for you , you deserve an easy job every now and then. Looked like the horticulture was more work than the car was. Great mechanic Richard and a your a great cheerleader for him Christina ( we know you have mechanical skills too girl ) . Really looking forward to your next treasure. Be well and stay safe you guys.👍👍🇨🇦
@@christinarust6957 definitely I have a 2002mercury grandmarquis love my car going to start to get my oil change change my springs and shocks tune up as well its going to be fun little by little.
You guys are quite the team together. You are an example what a great marriage relationship should look like. Richard you have a lovely ,,sweet , beautiful wife. Wife: you have a handsome, kind and sweet man. You are both blessed. Keep up the great videos!
I know why the car doesn't have any dents in it. The same reason why the 68 Cutlass 442 dirt track car that I bought has no dents. But my car has a removable rails in the side of it too so that helps. I bought it off the man who raced it back in the day. I said something about too bad he didn't get to race the car and he just looked at me and he goes son it don't have any dance because when you get out in front they can't touch you! So that Chevelle must have been a winner 🏆. Great video. One thing nice about that they didn't have to source a Malibu Chevelle frame. You know that's why you see a number of old chevelles just body no frame. My Cutlass has the next-generation Chevelle frame under it. Great video guys
That’s awesome I had a 67 chevelle drove it to work drag raced it on the weekends. I then made it into a drag car running super gas class at New England Dragway got very I’ll sold the car due to medical bills. A while later bought a junior dragster for my daughter then put her in a 86 camaro drag car. Love your channel.
Nice!!!! A 67 Chevelle is my dream car. This is the first one I've seen turned into a stock car. Amazingly good shape for sure. I really enjoy watching you and your Mrs. working together in these videos. Nothing better than to watch one while having my morning cup of coffee. Looking forward to the next one. God bless! ☺
Nature the outlet on the radiator, go get brass or copper 90 degree elbows x2 and a short piece of copper pipe and solder as needed to get around the shroud
True...but wouldn't that be funny! We were driving home last night after working on a 66 Impala and Richard told me a story when he was younger and he and his friend had went to look at a car to buy and a skunk was in the car! And they bought it with the skunk in it! Thanks for watching! Much appreciated 🙏
An awesome find!! At the beginning I was thinking this might have been an actual NASCAR given all the modifications and everything. But I think it's just very well built. Very cool old Chevelle! And she seems to run like a top! Definitely worth the rescue!! Good job!! Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina!! 😎 Keep up the great work!!
Cristina is back. Hooray. COOL old car. Too bad about the stripping. Will take a special person to want that. Maybe Lance at turnin' Rust or Vice Grip Garage. He would try to drive it home. LOL Thanks for the looksee. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Well done Richard and Christina. I had my doubts the carb didn’t look promising. Fooled me and also quick tip on installing spark plugs in hard to reach places, I use a piece of vacuum hose over plug and fish him in. Gives you something to turn plug and keeps you from dropping plug out of reach. Thanks for your great content
Cool video, and a great job once again. Too bad about that Chevelle, though. They are really gorgeous cars, especially the 67. I may be a bit biased, though, since I have had my 67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe for 35 years now! She's not a daily driver any more, car shows only! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
I want to give you a shout-out enjoyed the video great work Richard. I'm new to your channel but really impressed. I can't believe how easy that car started! Almost was like it was parked yesterday. I really appreciate the fact that I can listen to it even with my smaller grandkids and I don't have to worry about profanity flying. Also because it looks like your partner is your wife and she doesn't mind being out there with you. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos you guys have a wonderful day spending time together being together and making a memories God has certainly blessed you !
Richard and Christina , Just wanted to say Happy new year's to you both and thank you for saving this old school race car Chevrolet Chevelle and giving her a new lease on life 🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Your wife is beautiful and funny luck man and you are funny too I love your video of the wagon when the gas pedal got stuck and the hood came open I laughed so hard
Relaxing show.Enough time -no stress- no high voices.....Like it.
Yeahh, some people be like: HEY! WOOOW WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!!! JESUS, OHHH YEAHH ITS FIXER UP'ER BUT WE CAN GET 'ER DONE!
Man! That’s an ultra straight car for being a dirt-tracker!!
Definitely. I think it was reskinned for a new season and may have never been used. Years ago I bought a Nova asphalt car in similar condition. In the off-season the class was dropped, so the car was already prepped by the owner and never saw the track again. I bought it and used it at a different track where the class rules allowed it. Maybe that happened here?
That looks like it's been sitting there 30 years. Way to go.
Thanks! We never did find out how long it had been there, but at least it was 20 years and likely much longer.
It's like when you rescue a pit bull from a shelter and you walk up to it and it licks your hand. Good job... cheers to Christina.
It was amazing how much this engine wanted to run compared to how long it had sat. Thanks for watching!
Call me crazy but it seems like this old girl was waiting and hoping someone would come to her rescue. She had glory days at the track and then was unceremoniously put out to pasture and abandoned. Sometimes I think vehicles have feelings too. That's why she started so easily. Christina made me laugh when she stood way back while you were cleaning the rat nest off the fuel cell, she would have been the first one to run if a rat did jump out. Don't ever go bear hunting with her, especially if she carries a small pistol with her to shoot your kneecap in case the bear should start chasing ya'll. Great video, thanks for taking the time to share.
I said that very thing! When I saw the sun shining on that car it was honestly a spiritual moment! We'd never had a car sitting so long start that easily. It was amazing! You'd be surprised! That stuff doesn't bother me . I step back to get a better view. Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
So they remove the weight just to add it back on and maybe more with the safety rollbar and all the tubing they have for bracing.
@@Hotrodford ideally you want your car 200-300 lbs under weight, so you can add weight over the left rear
I'm the same way. That cars (older ones) have a presence about them, almost as if they have a spirit. Like one that's been abandoned and left to rot, it's as if it's dead. But just by airing the tires or putting good ones on it and rolling it out from it's former grave it's like they wake up.
It's difficult to explain but ....
Crazy...but true.
Beautiful saved another chevelle thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for watcing.
Can’t believe how straight that body is it’s amazing somebody must’ve put that car away the right way!! Great video !!
Kellly
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
That car looks like its never been raced. Plus the front right wheel has no camber. Most stock cars have a Ton! 🤔
You two are great. Christina is so keen to see the car going. Her enthusiasm is infectious.
Thanks Gavin! She was very excited.
Too bad my girl Christine is not as keen on hearing all my race cars and race bikes popping off
What a find. Rescue and place in your yard Christine will enjoy the yard work.
Right on!
I'm praying that God will protect you and your wife and family throughout the year May God bless love in Christ
Thank you Wayne.
Thank you Wayne. May God watch over you and yours this year as well
Oh also love y'alls videos thanks keep them coming
Thanks Chuck! We appreciate you.
Your lady is a keeper... camera and co- mechanic ... whew...❤
Thank you for the compliment. We appreciate you watching!
What a sweet find! That Cre-Oil is good stuff.
It was very exciting to get it going.
Cheers guys
G'morning Richard ☕☕😀 . I love it, that thing is ol' skool badass 🙃 ..
Hello! That is the perfect way to describe it.
@@whattherust yes sir it is 😀 . I don't know if you know him or if you watch his Channel or not, but I reached out to Dalton at pole barn garage about the Chevelle because I know he's looking for a dirt track racer that he can take out to play with from time to time 🙃 .
Absolutely made my day, finally someone has the presence of mind to break out a leaf blower 🤜🤛🙌
Glad you liked it Alan!
Right?
Support from Northeastern Kentucky.
Well done guys ! That's saved another piece of history ! Really enjoyed watching as usual real uplifting stuff makes you feel good !
Thank you Steve! Saving this time capsule was very satisfying.
This is so awesome. I hope you bring it back to life. And get it out of there and cleaned up.
Thanks Thomas!
I love you both I'm a old car and truck fanatic you are so blessed to have a been blessed by God to have a great partner as you have! always give thanks to God for what he has blessed you with!
Thanks Wayne. We appreciate your support 🙏
You did a good job she wants to live
Definitely!
You are so friendly and welcoming both of you that makes watching fun and relaxing.
Thank you for the support Steve!
‘67 Chevelle is a keeper,looking forward to seeing the next video.Richard,You, and Christina do a great job!Take Care, Your Oregon Friend ☮️
Thanks Charles!
@@whattherust You Are Welcome Richard,and Christina!
Cool old car. Good to see it have the breath of life
Old dirt track cars really are exciting. Every one of them has a story to tell. I’ll never forget the experiences I had while working in the pits on a friends car back in the 1960’s. The mud, oil, grease, fuel, tires all had their own unique smells. Add to that the sweat and tears of the drivers and pit crew, all the excitement and adrenaline and the race announcers. And the fans; you knew the fans were there but you were always to busy to look up in the grandstand. Once in awhile you could hear them above the noise of the cars. That feeling of being involved never left me. Even now in my 70’s I think I’d love to have an old dirt track car from the 1950’s or 1960’s. I hope your Chevelle makes onto a track again some day.
Mike, you described the racing experience perfectly. Your description brought me back to my racing days. The sounds, the smells, the exhaustion. Good times.
The nicest couple of TH-cam! Thank you both for the video and for share knowledge!
Thank you Gian! What a nice comment. We appreciate your support!
nice 👌 find in great shape yeah those trailers with power tilting and extend are the bomb
Thank you! Agree is was nice!
I really enjoy watching you and your wife's video's
Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!
Here in Vermont we have a vintage race car track that has races
Well done Richard and Christina, a lovely Chevelle rescued from the brink!
Thanks Andy! Doing this car was a blast.
Absolutely fantastic! This episode took me back 48 years when we would work on our sportsman class dirt track car (Gremlin body, 327 Chevy), that we would run at Flemington Speedway in Jersey. Low buck but lots of fun!
Glad it brought back good memories, Myles.
What an awesome find and a great runner too with so little effort, it deserves a new life. Great work you two, see ya next time.
Thanks for watching we appreciate your support 🙏
Love your passion for history and race cars
Reminds me of my childhood. My cousins and neighbors raced dirt track and demolition derby
Great start. That old race car. It was worth it all to see Christina operate the roll back. Thank you Richard! 💯👊
Richard, a simple electric fan will solve your hose problem instantly. Good job on cool old car.
I had not though of that, but yes, that would be a simple solution! When I go back I will have one with me. Thanks Rich!
That Creoil that You mention here in South América we mix Creolina with water and boiled the carburator parts,they com up brand new! Wish we had those products here.Once again like your work
I love seeing old and brken things fixed and restored and saved from being thrown away etc..
I do as well!
That would be a fun car. Love watching you bringing these back to life.
Awesome job Richard you are a hell of a mechanic man good job
Thank you Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it.
What an awesome car to rescue, and a fun episode to watch! I think you need a leaf blower for this one.
I agree! We should definitely take one with us. Thanks for watching!
So happy you guys are back, missed you. I’m glad this was an easy one for you , you deserve an easy job every now and then. Looked like the horticulture was more work than the car was. Great mechanic Richard and a your a great cheerleader for him Christina ( we know you have mechanical skills too girl ) . Really looking forward to your next treasure. Be well and stay safe you guys.👍👍🇨🇦
Thank you very much Dan. We have some unique vehicles coming up soon.
@@whattherust are you going to remove the 76 Grenada
Will you make another video of the 50 sedan delux
@@brianjansen3696 Yes, we are planning to do a follow-up on that one soon.
You guys should see about the old Packard. Would be great to see if Richard can get that one going. Great job on the Chevelle, love what you do.
Hi Barry. Unfortunately, the engine of the Packard is missing. I would have loved to try and get it going. Thanks for the support!
Trouble that the front of the Packard is missing. I guess that makes it a little too 'ard... Shame, I prefer the older stuff.
Great find Ive got 3 old cars a 53 chevy 55 chevy and a 56 chevy
That is a great trio of cars.
Keep up the good work, I enjoy watching
Thanks Rick! More videos are on the way.
Awesome video.cant wait to see it driving again.
Thanks! We are as well!
She is ready to drive it out of the trees ASAP ☺️
Definitely looks so solid your are both amazing great find this car has powerful potential I injoy the positive vibes you both bring lots of fun 👍
Nelson we agree! Thanks for your support 🙏
@@christinarust6957 definitely I have a 2002mercury grandmarquis love my car going to start to get my oil change change my springs and shocks tune up as well its going to be fun little by little.
You guys are quite the team together. You are an example what a great marriage relationship should look like. Richard you have a lovely ,,sweet , beautiful wife. Wife: you have a handsome, kind and sweet man. You are both blessed. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you for the nice comment. She is great. More videos are on the way!
Well , Hello , Welcome back , and Happy New Year !......... Hi , Miss. Christina !
Hello Jerome! Happy New Year!
Thanks for watching Jerome!
Always a great video. The Cre oil looks amazing!
Thanks! It is very good stuff.
Awesome video
Thanks!
Wow that would be a great resto project! That roll off truck is extremely handy.
Right, I wish I had one. I would use it all the time.
Great video.
Thank you Dean.
Awesome great to see you guys again can't wait to se this thing rolling again.
Thanks Gary!
I know why the car doesn't have any dents in it. The same reason why the 68 Cutlass 442 dirt track car that I bought has no dents. But my car has a removable rails in the side of it too so that helps. I bought it off the man who raced it back in the day. I said something about too bad he didn't get to race the car and he just looked at me and he goes son it don't have any dance because when you get out in front they can't touch you! So that Chevelle must have been a winner 🏆. Great video. One thing nice about that they didn't have to source a Malibu Chevelle frame. You know that's why you see a number of old chevelles just body no frame. My Cutlass has the next-generation Chevelle frame under it. Great video guys
That's what Richard said! We hoped the family would send pics from their Dads race days but unfortunately they never sent any. Thanks for watching!
Incredible. Nice dry fuel cell, a little bit of maintenance and an amazing first start.
Thanks Karen! It was so much easier than we expected!
Great to see thanks.
You're welcome!
That’s awesome I had a 67 chevelle drove it to work drag raced it on the weekends. I then made it into a drag car running super gas class at New England Dragway got very I’ll sold the car due to medical bills. A while later bought a junior dragster for my daughter then put her in a 86 camaro drag car. Love your channel.
I remember New England Dragway well. Heads-up racing on Friday nights. Lots of good memories.
Nice!!!! A 67 Chevelle is my dream car. This is the first one I've seen turned into a stock car. Amazingly good shape for sure. I really enjoy watching you and your Mrs. working together in these videos. Nothing better than to watch one while having my morning cup of coffee. Looking forward to the next one. God bless! ☺
Thank you very much. We appreciate your support.
That one really wants to see the track again. It ran really well, all things considered.
Agreed. We were very surprised it ran like it did,
Nature the outlet on the radiator, go get brass or copper 90 degree elbows x2 and a short piece of copper pipe and solder as needed to get around the shroud
Spent many Saturday evenings growing up at Thunder Road in Barre VT.
Those are good memories I am sure. I remember the stock cars at Westboro Speedway in Massachusetts.
Really looking forward to the next part and hopefully see this awesome beast get up and running - thanks guys
You're welcome!
Very interesting episode! You don't see old race cars like that very often! Well done!
Glad you liked it! We were so excited to be able to rescue this car.
another great video thanks for sharing
Thanks Howard!
I enjoyed it , cant wait to see you drive it
Glad you enjoyed it Brent. We should have an update in the Spring.
I'm glad to see you guys! Its been too long. Loving that Chevelle, looking forward to seeing what it takes to get it moving again.
Hi Jeff. We are very excited to take the next step with it. Free up the brakes, put on track tires, and take it for a ride.
Great videos love watching them thanks
Thanks Raymond much appreciated!
Good job y'all see ya got the wife running this one good to see y'all having fun together
Thank very much. We have a lot of fun together.
small block chevy started like it was parked last week so cool like that year chevelle
Yes, I was shocked how easily it fired.
Fantastic video as all ways .make sure you shut the doors of your car when in places like this any thing can get inside . Be safe friend.
True...but wouldn't that be funny! We were driving home last night after working on a 66 Impala and Richard told me a story when he was younger and he and his friend had went to look at a car to buy and a skunk was in the car! And they bought it with the skunk in it! Thanks for watching! Much appreciated 🙏
It's alive. Great job my friend. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you for the support David. More videos are coming.
An awesome find!! At the beginning I was thinking this might have been an actual NASCAR given all the modifications and everything. But I think it's just very well built. Very cool old Chevelle! And she seems to run like a top! Definitely worth the rescue!! Good job!! Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina!! 😎 Keep up the great work!!
Thank you as always David. We had a great time working on this time capsule.
With an aluminum and plastic brake master cylinder from a 1990s GM truck or van? Really a nascar build? Come on.... Electric choke carb. LMFAO
Another fine automobile saved by W.T. Rust! Hey, it’s really good to see you two back! Please do a pressure wash on this one. It’s asking for it!
Hi David. Pressure wash has already been done! It looks better, but once the wheels and track tires are on it will really look great.
Name it Christine. It's literally helping you along the way to become a driving unit all over again! 😃
That engine sounds really good.
I get so excited when you guys put out a new video, I can’t believe the body panels on this race car are not trashed
Thanks Darren! We appreciate your support 🙏 Totally agree! Maybe it was always up front and won!
My yard could use your green thumb 🤣
Another Chevelle saved, best body style of them all.
Sweet rig!! Love how you both are so excited about these cars.
Thanks! We do get excited about these finds.
Glad to see a new episode. I’ve learned a few things watching your show . Your show is one of my favorites . Thanks for the tips
Thanks for the support Lori!
Nothing like an old CHEVY ☺️👍!!
Cristina is back. Hooray. COOL old car. Too bad about the stripping. Will take a special person to want that. Maybe Lance at turnin' Rust or Vice Grip Garage. He would try to drive it home. LOL Thanks for the looksee. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Thanks Eric! Agree, it deserves a good home. Thanks for watching!
Nice find! Wish I find 73-77 Chevelle race cars like that!
I'd like that too!
Pretty sure the front bumper is a headboard from a bed. :) Very Cool Find Though! love it
Glad you liked it!
@@whattherust I like your channel, just a guy that likes cars. keep up the good work!
Well done Richard and Christina. I had my doubts the carb didn’t look promising. Fooled me and also quick tip on installing spark plugs in hard to reach places, I use a piece of vacuum hose over plug and fish him in. Gives you something to turn plug and keeps you from dropping plug out of reach. Thanks for your great content
Great tip Lynn! Thank you for the support.
awesome car hope you can get this driving
Cool video, and a great job once again. Too bad about that Chevelle, though. They are really gorgeous cars, especially the 67. I may be a bit biased, though, since I have had my 67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe for 35 years now! She's not a daily driver any more, car shows only! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
You're welcome, and thank you for watching!
I like to watch you and your wife working on this kind of stuff. Hope I get some free oil,hey hey.
Thanks Richard.
awesome job guys she sounds totaly great another fine job well done guys all the best
Thank you very juch Paul.
Had a brother in law in KY that ran a Chevelle on the dirt just like that. His name was Roger and the car was always painted blue
I want to give you a shout-out enjoyed the video great work Richard. I'm new to your channel but really impressed. I can't believe how easy that car started! Almost was like it was parked yesterday. I really appreciate the fact that I can listen to it even with my smaller grandkids and I don't have to worry about profanity flying. Also because it looks like your partner is your wife and she doesn't mind being out there with you. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos you guys have a wonderful day spending time together being together and making a memories God has certainly blessed you !
Thank you for the nice comment, Bryan. You can be sure that our content will always be family-friendly.
Richard and Christina , Just wanted to say Happy new year's to you both and thank you for saving this old school race car Chevrolet Chevelle and giving her a new lease on life 🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the support Eric, and Happy New Year!
That's a unique rescue for sure. Great job.
Thanks! I might never run into one like this again, but I sure would like to.
You should restore that vintage to Alabama chair to sit along side it at meets. Thats amazing.
Excellent video love these rescues and knowledge
Thanks Holee your comment is appreciated!
Your wife is beautiful and funny luck man and you are funny too I love your video of the wagon when the gas pedal got stuck and the hood came open I laughed so hard
Thank you Henry! We had a lot of fun with that wagon.
Exciting to hear it fire up so quickly and idle. Looking forward to the next one! Happy New Year.
Happy New Year Jeff!
I would have bet money you would make it run. Ive come to believe in you. Thank you both for all you do.❤️