650HP PROCHARGED Chevy Chevelle SS Restomod

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2022
  • Kyle has had this '68 Chevelle for over 20 years so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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  • @ToughGarage
    @ToughGarage Před rokem +50

    I tip my hat to the owner for 1 holding onto the car since he was young and 2 doing a heap of the work himself. Fantastic

  • @darrylaitchison6449
    @darrylaitchison6449 Před rokem +40

    I love how at 1:05 he said he put disc brakes knowing that Shawn would appreciate that after the incident with the Merc Comet.

    • @mikemurray5263
      @mikemurray5263 Před rokem +1

      And notice the use of full harnesses! I've been doing the same since seeing that terrible face plant in the dash. That had to hurt!

    • @Packer1290
      @Packer1290 Před rokem +1

      I'm pretty sure the Comet guy had disc brakes too.

    • @mikemurray5263
      @mikemurray5263 Před rokem +1

      @@Packer1290 yes he did, also a sticking throttle that over stressed the brakes to the point of failure.

    • @hanc37
      @hanc37 Před rokem +3

      I hate drum brakes. Pain the ass to work on. I changed my 68 Camaro to four-wheel disc brakes before there were kits available. Had to use a Corvette adjustable brake proportioning valve to make it work.

    • @MrMan-ol4ic
      @MrMan-ol4ic Před rokem

      No doubt about that, for sure!

  • @tonymanna9160
    @tonymanna9160 Před rokem +13

    Chevelle’s have always been my favorite muscle car. Badass car for sure!

  • @96SouthernGuy
    @96SouthernGuy Před rokem +16

    Beautiful car. Doesn’t come across as “violent fast”.

  • @omnipotentone6545
    @omnipotentone6545 Před rokem +6

    Thanks to you both.
    Kyle deserves heaps of compliments.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      He sure does. Did a great job on this

    • @omnipotentone6545
      @omnipotentone6545 Před rokem

      @@AutotopiaLA One thing is for sure. You have interviewed some wonderful people and ridden in m a n y amazing cars.

  • @JoseMorales-tn5jf
    @JoseMorales-tn5jf Před rokem +11

    Love that car. Huge fan of the 68. This one didn't disappoint 👏

  • @bryanluntz1603
    @bryanluntz1603 Před rokem +10

    Tuff little Chevelle Kyle
    Got the retro muscle with some great upgrades
    A nice throaty sound
    Super clean work
    Like that you did a bunch of the work yourself

  • @FrisellFan01
    @FrisellFan01 Před rokem +4

    Truly there is so much to love about this car.............he did a fine job on this......

  • @ronaldezz
    @ronaldezz Před rokem +3

    Love the stance on this, and the colour, the wheels, the interior, the lights...the sound!
    Beauty.

  • @bravofoxable
    @bravofoxable Před rokem +3

    Love these stories... For sure badass car, love that Kyle taught himself so much and did just about everything himself. Great stance and that color!, also nice blue eyes 😜

  • @jasonhull5712
    @jasonhull5712 Před rokem +2

    Love it. And I love how the owner has put in the work. It's so rewarding to smash that gas pedal down on a engine you built with your own two hands and feel and hear that machine sing. Well done. Tasteful build .

  • @Lu-lk5bz
    @Lu-lk5bz Před rokem

    This is absolutely music to my ears in sound and stops me in my tracks with such beauty. ❤️

  • @williampeacock9473
    @williampeacock9473 Před rokem +8

    Simply a beautiful car brings back a ton of memories for me. I would definitely love to have one.

    • @vincecalabrese5131
      @vincecalabrese5131 Před rokem

      Gs 455 buick!!!!! That's the one I want!
      But this chevy is nice!!!!

  • @kanervatie
    @kanervatie Před rokem +1

    What a nice, simple looking=CLEAN! Chevelle. That is a restomod I'd love to have.

  • @johnboy5632
    @johnboy5632 Před rokem

    Daaayuuuummmm thats badass! I like the old skool look and sound and the New tech and new modern elements to it, Very Well and Tastely done!!!

  • @24james
    @24james Před rokem +2

    Sweet build. Awesome stance. Job well done💯🇺🇸🦾🔥

  • @cannondevin
    @cannondevin Před rokem +5

    Nicely done, perfect sound perfect amount of power. I love a classic muscle car that you can actually drive and get high in the rpm’s every now and then without feeling like your headed to outer space

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      I’m with you. Perfect power range for driving and having fun

  • @KRock393
    @KRock393 Před rokem +3

    Super clean and yeah, that stance with the OG tilt is perfectly done!

  • @nik_karpage
    @nik_karpage Před rokem +2

    Super cool and sharp looking 68 Chevelle

  • @williamsager1238
    @williamsager1238 Před rokem +1

    You guys always surprise..I swear the shows just keep getting better..thanks so much ..hope to make it to Cali someday to see the shop

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Come on out!

    • @johnnybaby4036
      @johnnybaby4036 Před rokem

      @@AutotopiaLA I’m actually very interested in buying this car. Can you connect me?

  • @josephburnham4621
    @josephburnham4621 Před 5 měsíci

    Love it! Wish I had my 68 back. Great ride

  • @JM-vg6hu
    @JM-vg6hu Před rokem +3

    SICK AF I LOVE IT CHEVELLES ARE MY FAVORITE BY FAR! BUT THAT OTHER BLUE ONE WITH 850HP WITH THE 632 cubic inch is just perfect for me love em with big blocks 💪🏽😍😍😍😍💪🏽

  • @gman60139
    @gman60139 Před rokem +4

    Wow?! A lot of what he has done is what I am in the process of doing. Love the stance and rake.

  • @frankhoffer3504
    @frankhoffer3504 Před rokem

    Dude, fantastic 👏 build, what a stance, it's beefy, and she stands proud, thanks 😊 👍 again Shawn for another super video

  • @ayowtfJerik
    @ayowtfJerik Před rokem

    Every build on this channel is amazing man. Someday I’ll get a beauty like one of these 💯💯

  • @ortiz4uz
    @ortiz4uz Před rokem +2

    Solid car. The interior seats front and back caught my attention. Done really well...

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Yeah, he did a great job with this one

  • @FLXD
    @FLXD Před rokem +3

    Beautiful car! Love it!!

  • @atsekjoker
    @atsekjoker Před rokem

    another nice episode - keep it going !

  • @melvinburwell8202
    @melvinburwell8202 Před rokem +5

    Perfect mod and look. Not overdone. Like we used to do. My mother and neighbors hated my 71 also. Lol.🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️👍😎🤑🤑

  • @Handlehandlebars
    @Handlehandlebars Před rokem +1

    Was expecting another LS motor car but pleasantly suprised at a guy who built his own procharged stroker...awsome car. Not a hug fan of that style grill but the rest is awsome !! Sounds like he has a lean tip in going on. Need to tune that carb

  • @larryh7760
    @larryh7760 Před rokem +2

    Great Chevelle. I love the fact that it wasn't overdone.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      Same for me. Just enough done but didn’t lose the original car

  • @rbszx14r56
    @rbszx14r56 Před 4 měsíci

    68 Chevelle's are my favorite as well as 66. This is so very cool. Love the pro charger

  • @arnulfob3454
    @arnulfob3454 Před rokem +2

    Well done dude !!!

  • @paolod853
    @paolod853 Před rokem +1

    Here comes that sound again and again.... Superb idle and revving

  • @CuriousKL
    @CuriousKL Před rokem

    I've seen hundreds of Chevelles at car shows. My favorite usually leans towards a 65 or 66. But........ this one is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @timothyvaher2421
    @timothyvaher2421 Před rokem +1

    Great to see a Labor of Love Restomod over time. Plenty of original ideas. 💡 Make it your own as the money 💰 shows up. Fast ⏩

  • @joshroberts9487
    @joshroberts9487 Před 9 měsíci

    Love everything about the car! Love the fact that he did most of the work himself as well. The one thing that got me though was the fact that he wears his sunglasses inside.....

  • @joel1964.
    @joel1964. Před rokem

    Looks sweet. Excellent job 👏

  • @oahu_mopar
    @oahu_mopar Před rokem +1

    Looks like a pewter blue I had on my 98 eagle talon. Love the color.

  • @FrisellFan01
    @FrisellFan01 Před rokem +4

    those headlights......say so much.......

  • @adrianstanciu6132
    @adrianstanciu6132 Před rokem

    Looks awesome brother!👏👏❤

  • @tremmer2229
    @tremmer2229 Před rokem

    Great build. One of my faves...

  • @coolmoe3289
    @coolmoe3289 Před rokem +1

    1:07
    "I Put Disc Brakes On It" 🤣😂
    I'm Sure We Will Never See Anybody Not Wearing Their Seatbelt Harness Improperly Ever Again..

  • @jamesborek8125
    @jamesborek8125 Před rokem +4

    Love it. Especially going to a tech school just so he could build his own engine. Much respect. 🍻

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Such a great build and a great story with it

  • @vincecalabrese5131
    @vincecalabrese5131 Před rokem

    Man that's beautiful, what a beast!!!!
    Nice!!!!!!

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA Před rokem +6

    Upholstery is stellar and that one-off color caught my eye. How did those front wheels articulate when backing out @4:11 ? That was wonking. This car is sick. Love the build and history.

    • @Handlehandlebars
      @Handlehandlebars Před rokem +2

      I think the CPP kit is a "true turn" kit that has sharper turning radius. Pretty awsome

    • @CyberDocUSA
      @CyberDocUSA Před rokem

      @@Handlehandlebars, yeah, not familiar with that but sounds kickass and must perform well. Thanks.

  • @gokartracers
    @gokartracers Před rokem

    This guy takes care of his stuff. I like that. He knows what it will do.

  • @Knight_Raider_
    @Knight_Raider_ Před rokem

    Beautiful ride 🤙🏽

  • @guyh.4121
    @guyh.4121 Před rokem

    My favorite style of Chevelle. Luv the part when he just idles out of the garage. Can’t beat it.

  • @samsonbreed6049
    @samsonbreed6049 Před rokem

    Super Awesome ride 😎👍

  • @ronwhittaker6317
    @ronwhittaker6317 Před rokem +1

    sweet interior for sure that came out awsome someone was paying attention

  • @kerrycollymore2247
    @kerrycollymore2247 Před rokem

    OH YEAH BABY SWEET SWEET RIDE

  • @fnaauto7282
    @fnaauto7282 Před rokem +2

    Best year of chevelle imo 💪

  • @dalkaklaric7199
    @dalkaklaric7199 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful build thankyou Sean and Dean, only zonk rear needs to sit a bit lower

  • @RobertSiwik1968
    @RobertSiwik1968 Před rokem

    Great car! I enjoyed it

  • @ethanmaxmartin1665
    @ethanmaxmartin1665 Před rokem +2

    I love it man

  • @victorcumba6305
    @victorcumba6305 Před rokem +2

    That Chevy is nice and clean in and out very nice and the wheels simple but nice 👍383 with a pro charger 🔥

  • @mikeholmed7029
    @mikeholmed7029 Před rokem +2

    Very kool, he needs a 572 for his next upgrade.

  • @joeymccullough2716
    @joeymccullough2716 Před rokem +1

    Sweet Chevelle! This is a real world car that most of us could build. Mad props to dude for doing it himself! 👍

  • @jayretro510
    @jayretro510 Před 10 měsíci

    Sheeshh for sure a dream first car build 🔥🔥🙏🏼

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead Před rokem +2

    Nice all around clean build!

  • @deopersad2915
    @deopersad2915 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome 😀👍🏻 love that he built it himself ! , and has that slant look, as I did in my car's 🤙🏼 don't like car's that are dragging the back end look lol but it's very cool car 😎👍🏽

  • @f-4gww458
    @f-4gww458 Před rokem +6

    Very nice Chevelle, except for the wheel choice. I like the look of the wheels, just think they're too big. Don't like anything over 18" on the older rides and a little more sidewall on the tires. I'm old school.

    • @Steve-bi4ej
      @Steve-bi4ej Před rokem +1

      Completely agree. I like your style sir

  • @theassgapperr2379
    @theassgapperr2379 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful car with modern tech but still old school feel love it

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins3396 Před rokem

    20 years, that's real hotrodding, build part and live with it then repeat. Well done

  • @davidsykes8505
    @davidsykes8505 Před rokem

    that was super COOL!

  • @dadstoygarage1878
    @dadstoygarage1878 Před rokem

    Looks sweet!

  • @iansharpe8420
    @iansharpe8420 Před rokem +1

    Such a cool story. love the car!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Same for me Ian. He did such a great job on it!

  • @joelplatt4851
    @joelplatt4851 Před rokem +1

    Once again, great job brother and bad ass car ✌

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Thanks and I agree…he did a great job on this

  • @spdrcr666
    @spdrcr666 Před rokem +1

    I respect the heck out of this build. Following the same template with my 72 Nova. Wish I could get Shawn to come to Chicago so I can get on Autotopia, LoL

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      Sooner or later we’ll add in travel shoots. Right now it’s tough due to budget traveling with the crew plus I have to run my business…but we will add in travel at some point

    • @spdrcr666
      @spdrcr666 Před rokem

      @@AutotopiaLA I look forward to it. One of my bucket list Items is to get my bucket of bolts on your channel, LoL

  • @warrenmorgan3026
    @warrenmorgan3026 Před rokem

    Love the stance!!!!!!

  • @supersport57
    @supersport57 Před rokem +1

    true craftsman, great build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Agreed…love what he did and that he did most of it himself

  • @terrylee773
    @terrylee773 Před rokem

    What a freaking beauty

  • @aaronflores9325
    @aaronflores9325 Před rokem +1

    Another classic Shawn.

  • @KalybYohe
    @KalybYohe Před rokem

    That car is beautiful 😍

  • @razerone49
    @razerone49 Před rokem +5

    Beautiful build minus the halo headlights. Those are more fitting to the low riders of East LA. They cheapen the quality of the build

  • @johnboy007
    @johnboy007 Před rokem +8

    Awesome color. Beautiful car inside n out plus under the hood. Wheels are ok. Ditch the headlights👍

  • @josearturolara6497
    @josearturolara6497 Před rokem

    Love it, keep it simple good old stroker motor 🔥

  • @reneeabram6297
    @reneeabram6297 Před rokem

    I like this guy I have a 68 chevelle first car since I was 15 still have it

  • @koffinNAILS
    @koffinNAILS Před rokem +1

    That color is sick

  • @tonyguillen9697
    @tonyguillen9697 Před rokem

    Bad ass story and beautiful car 🔥💨💨💨👍

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat Před rokem

    Beautiful color 👍

  • @A92CB7
    @A92CB7 Před rokem +1

    Amazing

  • @mlogan9929
    @mlogan9929 Před rokem

    Very very nice!

  • @scottiebwaaii2602
    @scottiebwaaii2602 Před rokem

    This is a real nice machine

  • @yesyesshaun
    @yesyesshaun Před rokem

    Love the color

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 Před rokem +1

    😎I need something like this in my collection

  • @robertrico7598
    @robertrico7598 Před rokem +1

    This is it, I LOOOOOOOOVE this car.

  • @rodyoakum1194
    @rodyoakum1194 Před rokem +2

    Luv luv This Video

  • @jb2oldies69
    @jb2oldies69 Před rokem

    Nice 68 👍👍

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 Před rokem +1

    so nice ... '68-'69 are my Fav year Chevelle ...

  • @hotrodder5034
    @hotrodder5034 Před rokem

    Nice Chevelle! My 95 Camaro Z28 had that same hesitation. When I changed spark plugs that problem went away.

  • @ghatazhak4265
    @ghatazhak4265 Před rokem +1

    Awesome year

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 Před rokem

    love that color ...

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 Před rokem +1

    that car is set up just right. Not so crazy you cant drive it. Nice job bub!

  • @marcelljackson2868
    @marcelljackson2868 Před rokem +6

    I like the headlights the car looks great the rims are spot on with the color. I know he saved alot of money doing most of the work

  • @lenaoCaloi
    @lenaoCaloi Před rokem

    I love this car

  • @horacehenderson6202
    @horacehenderson6202 Před rokem

    Beautiful car

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před rokem +1

    Nice!!! 👍👍👍👍

  • @jorgejefferson8251
    @jorgejefferson8251 Před rokem +1

    I'm not normally a fan of the modern headlights on a 60'-70's muscle car, but those work for me.

    • @MrEvilTag
      @MrEvilTag Před rokem

      Its not really modern. Just goofy halos