Driven To Drive - 750HP 1970 Chevelle - Episode 1

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2019
  • We ride along with Matt, the owner of 'Melba Toast': a 750hp, 1970 Chevelle that combines that classic muscle car vibe with a truly modern twist, packing a Texas Speed 454 LSX, full SPEC chassis, Evod wheels, Baer Brakes, Dakota Digital Gauges and a full Avant Garde Design Interior.
    On the 400 mile drive out to Columbus Goodguys, Matt talks why he picked this car to build with us and what he loves about it!
    Check out the full build gallery HERE: roadstershop.com/galleries/mat...
    Chassis details HERE: roadstershop.com/product/full-...
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Komentáře • 105

  • @joeknowski675
    @joeknowski675 Před 2 lety +5

    Love it! I'm in the process of making my 70 chevelle a summer, fall, and spring daily driver. Restomod and I dont care about the MPG it pays for it in smiles.

  • @jameshoberg1609
    @jameshoberg1609 Před 5 lety +2

    Matt, you done it right is a beautiful awesome car built by a awesome shop. Kudos for you and those that made your dream come true. Very nice and thanks for sharing it

  • @1970SS
    @1970SS Před 5 lety +5

    I hope to finish mine soon. This one is beautifully done!

  • @simon.houseaccount4807
    @simon.houseaccount4807 Před 3 lety +5

    Just really liking the builds this shop is doin.

  • @NickV70
    @NickV70 Před 5 lety +3

    Love it! Happy to see Matt enjoying this 70 Chevelle!

  • @dandorris8531
    @dandorris8531 Před 5 lety +9

    Simply beautiful. Wish I could have RS so my 70 chevelle. Have had this car since 16 now I’m an old man at 52.

    • @cuzz63
      @cuzz63 Před 4 lety

      So you still have it? I am 56 and had a 72 SS when I was 15 and have been wanting to get one now I am 56.

    • @mikeyouwanthjjjburkhardt6064
      @mikeyouwanthjjjburkhardt6064 Před 6 měsíci

      I’m 39. I have 10 cars. I’m going to sell everything to get close to this car.

  • @glennwalker1932
    @glennwalker1932 Před 5 lety

    Hey Matt you are one lucky guy to own such a beautiful car and you're so right cars are made to drive my first car was a 70 chevelle and I wish to have Roadster shop build me the same car as yours,enjoy.

  • @xciteful
    @xciteful Před rokem

    Amazing video - from beginning to end. Bravo.

  • @phillipari296
    @phillipari296 Před rokem

    Absolutely perfect. Great job and excellent taste.

  • @ManaloPictures
    @ManaloPictures Před 3 lety +5

    Please tell us what everyone wants to know. What are the tire, wheel, and suspension specs? Personally it's the best I've seen on a 70 Chevelle and I'd like to get mine like that too! Great work! Thanks!

  • @HotRodDave
    @HotRodDave Před 2 lety +1

    I have put 10k miles on my 65 El Camino in less than a year. It has the OG drive train in it and I have done 500 mile trips in 1 day with no problem. The modern drive trains are really nice but you can still do it with all the old school stuff. I dig the 70 Man its B I T C H I N !

  • @gandalfcoigny9013
    @gandalfcoigny9013 Před 5 lety

    Can not wait to build one of these!

  • @whome5810
    @whome5810 Před rokem

    Stunning! Well done Sir!

  • @erichuff3572
    @erichuff3572 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video guys! You should do this type of video on all your builds,

  • @habideenmolake
    @habideenmolake Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely flawless!!! Buuut why doesn't the cowl induction function??? Great car! Great video!!

  • @Nuke-dh9hy
    @Nuke-dh9hy Před 4 lety +4

    Such a beautiful car. Would like to see the SS454 badges on it, but amazing nonetheless!

  • @alnaemi
    @alnaemi Před 5 lety +9

    BG music is louder than your voice.. loved the ride btw

  • @mlogan9929
    @mlogan9929 Před 5 lety +2

    I have a 71 which is my favorite A Body. I know how you feel when your muscling down the road.

  • @andrewipp426
    @andrewipp426 Před 5 lety +3

    What a great 70 Chevelle, you have done your car the right way, doing the break in and troubleshooting the car first.. that is the sign of a reliable really nice show/driver car. The trip looked like an amazing time based on the grin and the cars that accompanied you, really nice car! Best of luck with it, I am trying get an idea of what type of cost it was for your build, I know it’s personal was it it your original car you supplied or they got it for you but I’m figuring the car is approximately $125-150k total to complete, either way best of luck with it...enjoy the miles !

  • @romancarmona4117
    @romancarmona4117 Před 4 lety

    What a beauty!! A 4sp with 750hp is the way to go!

  • @nellotsogkas1443
    @nellotsogkas1443 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful hats off to the builder. Love the interior. What seat are those and are the rims 20 and 18

  • @simon.houseaccount4807
    @simon.houseaccount4807 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s one clean nice car /build

  • @ericsautomotive9229
    @ericsautomotive9229 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome car!

  • @bigmotor3845
    @bigmotor3845 Před 3 lety +2

    Man!
    One pretty Chevy!!!

  • @edmalivao841
    @edmalivao841 Před 5 lety +1

    Magnifique très beau travail 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @f14hellcat28
    @f14hellcat28 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful car what rims are those?

  • @hyphy916
    @hyphy916 Před rokem

    I am installing the LSX 454 retro style in my 70 as well. Any idea where he purchased the valve covers and air cleaner? Thanks 🙏

  • @romashteyuk
    @romashteyuk Před 5 lety +5

    What budget on this project?

  • @leifstrong
    @leifstrong Před 4 lety +2

    AWESOME ! ! :)

  • @rafatrill
    @rafatrill Před 5 lety

    I'm from dallas I hope to see this car driving around town

  • @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman
    @ibrahim-chevelleMalibuman Před 9 měsíci

    I ❤chevelle it’s my dream car. Awesome

  • @brianmorgan9365
    @brianmorgan9365 Před 4 lety

    Dam nice car !!!

  • @armandodelriolobato7555

    Hermoso auto , my dream car

  • @user-fi1kt1tj2h
    @user-fi1kt1tj2h Před 4 lety

    the best Chevelle ever!!!

  • @CrzyMav
    @CrzyMav Před 4 lety

    Bitching ride! I’m working on one rite now...I’m looking for an instrument cluster that looks original but will work with the LS conversation that I did. Mine is silver with black rally stripes...Love this wheels you installed. They give it that original look but if you know cars. You know that they are a new version of the originals.

  • @Thinkz70
    @Thinkz70 Před 4 lety +5

    Finally a wheel setup I want to put on my Chevelle. What's the spec's on the wheels and tires, also who makes the tires and wheels? That's one sweet ride u got, mines a 71 but I'm gonna convert mine to a 70 also.

  • @iyizjewelsisley3821
    @iyizjewelsisley3821 Před 5 lety +1

    love the car great ss power who built the engine!

  • @luism9678
    @luism9678 Před 4 lety +1

    Melba Toast 🤙🏽

  • @tonywalker2334
    @tonywalker2334 Před 4 lety

    Anyone know if Roadster Shop did this interior or who actually did it ???

  • @jayg1358
    @jayg1358 Před 3 lety +1

    What size wheels are those

  • @caribetaylordt
    @caribetaylordt Před 2 lety +1

    What Wheels are those?

  • @StormRoxas
    @StormRoxas Před rokem

    What size are the wheels, front/rear ? Sits strong

  • @MrMajumbo
    @MrMajumbo Před 4 lety

    I have a 70 SS and looking for large rally wheels. Who makes those rims and what size are you running. Thanks

  • @stephencampbell8498
    @stephencampbell8498 Před 2 měsíci

    B B B Bad.......!!! Bad to the Bone! 🌟

  • @iq6840
    @iq6840 Před rokem

    What manual are you running?

  • @MrCRTOFRESH
    @MrCRTOFRESH Před 2 lety

    What wheels are those

  • @mjz187
    @mjz187 Před 3 lety +2

    Was Suspension done to if so Does it ride like a modern car??

    • @RoadsterShop
      @RoadsterShop  Před 3 lety

      All of our chassis come with upgraded suspension geometry so using stock components is not an option. We engineer and tune dampers for our chassis to provide the most performance and comfort we can for each car. So, yes, it will ride like a modern sports car. Check out the other videos we've recently loaded with the '68 Mustang and the El Camino. Those will give you a good idea of how sporty the cars are.

    • @mjz187
      @mjz187 Před 3 lety

      @@RoadsterShop Ok thank you I will check you guys out!!

  • @iq6840
    @iq6840 Před rokem

    What rear end gear?

  • @haroldjackson6417
    @haroldjackson6417 Před 4 lety

    How much?

  • @miguelcjr11
    @miguelcjr11 Před rokem

    Who made the wheels?

  • @charlieb308
    @charlieb308 Před 5 lety +1

    I love the wheels

  • @Panda-wh7ru
    @Panda-wh7ru Před 4 lety +2

    Let put music over me talking the entire video LOL

  • @melvinstewart5876
    @melvinstewart5876 Před 5 lety +4

    It's ok.. Who? Am I kidding it's perfect

  • @alexisashley6975
    @alexisashley6975 Před 4 lety +1

    I bought 70 chev.in 79 as 396 for man munci Tran. 420 rear axle posi Trac clean factory Chevelle all good stuff 1200 $ just as cool as the man says. Hi

  • @rooseveltrobinson2686
    @rooseveltrobinson2686 Před 4 lety +1

    What is the price for this build?

  • @Th3T3xan
    @Th3T3xan Před 5 lety

    🤤

  • @charlieb308
    @charlieb308 Před 5 lety +19

    I love when guys spend 50-100 grand making a pro touring car and talk about gas mileage of originals. Come on, if you can afford to spend insane money on a build then you can drive and fill up a classic.

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 Před 2 lety +4

      That was 200k build

    • @jasonchristopher2977
      @jasonchristopher2977 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Agreed. I'm gen X. We just fixed up a car and lived driving it. Not saying it's not nice but it saddens me to see my hobby get to this place where average folks who dream of their favorite cars can't afford them cause they cost as much as a house. I'm all 4 the Lemans to GTO badge swaps to make a cheaper car look the part. My uncle bought his for 10k in 1995. We thought that was a lot for a true SS Chevelle. Now that's a shifter and a few pieces of interior. We'd buy 3rd gen F body cars, rip out 6cyl, or weak 305, swap in a carb 350, 327 with a thumper cam, headers, 4 bolt mains, and a 5 speed and just think we had it all. No 10k paint jobs, 30k engines etc. I love this hobby. I always will but hope the new gen can get into this hobby too, not watch only cause cars can't be afforded.

  • @clos1764
    @clos1764 Před rokem

    Is this a real SS? Or a replica chevelle?

  • @anthonymaniz9896
    @anthonymaniz9896 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm a Ford guy

  • @charlieb308
    @charlieb308 Před 5 lety +1

    If I had 100 grand I would have a car like that.

    • @chirobiggs
      @chirobiggs Před 5 lety +3

      This one is probably 3x that

  • @zo6longhorn600
    @zo6longhorn600 Před rokem

    Why does there have to be music playing especially that loud while he's talking about the car, I can barely hear anything he is saying

  • @user-iv5bq8nv1g
    @user-iv5bq8nv1g Před 3 lety

    Тачило умат!!!

  • @joeross2914
    @joeross2914 Před 3 lety

    😎👍👍👊👊

  • @robspring81
    @robspring81 Před 4 měsíci

    Gotta be a 180-200k build

  • @martinlohstroh
    @martinlohstroh Před 5 lety +14

    Waaaaay tooooo much talking and not enough photos of the car .

    • @RoadsterShop
      @RoadsterShop  Před 5 lety +4

      Full build gallery is on our site - link in vid description...

    • @NickV70
      @NickV70 Před 5 lety

      I liked to hear Matt's thoughts about the Chevelle. Ton's of banger vids on these cars and not often do you get to hear open thoughts from the owner.

    • @Fergdog4Ever
      @Fergdog4Ever Před 5 lety

      RoadsterShop what does a build like this cost? Lots of viewers want to know so the dream, with savings/work/little luck may come true one day...

    • @martinlohstroh
      @martinlohstroh Před 5 lety +1

      @@Fergdog4Ever If you have to ask you probably can not afford it . 100's of thousands maybe 200,000 - 300,000 plus

    • @mattsaxton8357
      @mattsaxton8357 Před 4 lety

      @@NickV70 Thanks dude!

  • @sergeykosimtsev1584
    @sergeykosimtsev1584 Před rokem

    🌞🎄🧙⛄👋👍👍👍

  • @gevonharris9356
    @gevonharris9356 Před 5 lety

    Love it I will trade the wife for that 😉😂😁

  • @carlosvaldes9793
    @carlosvaldes9793 Před 2 lety

    Nice car, but you have a 71 chevelle steering wheel.

  • @hotwheel6663
    @hotwheel6663 Před 3 lety

    This Dude must be rich

  • @larrybinetti603
    @larrybinetti603 Před 3 lety

    Wosh music wasnt playing so you can hear dude talking!!

  • @KillerAlmond
    @KillerAlmond Před 2 lety

    Sorry, came here for the band. Nice car though!

  • @jonathanhuntersr4829
    @jonathanhuntersr4829 Před 4 lety

    Wake me the fuks up when the videos ova.😪😴

  • @user-wi3is8jl5x
    @user-wi3is8jl5x Před 4 lety +1

    Not trying to add to the already insane a mounts of hate on the internet. I love the car, but a guy telling me a story about how he paid someone else to build his car, snore. Oh, "i chose the color". f me!

    • @RoadsterShop
      @RoadsterShop  Před 4 lety +7

      "Not trying to add to the already insane a mounts of hate on the internet." but i'll pitch in my 2 cents that nobody asked for anyways....

  • @markthorpe2033
    @markthorpe2033 Před 4 lety +1

    Leave it stock that's the way it is meant to be. If u want new car handling and performance. Go buy a new camera or challenger

    • @RoadsterShop
      @RoadsterShop  Před 4 lety +13

      Or let the guy writing the checks decide what he wants to do...

    • @2414kels
      @2414kels Před 4 lety +1

      Oh, STFU you so called purist think every car suppose to be the same. It's called preference , and a matter of fact upload your car.

    • @mattsaxton8357
      @mattsaxton8357 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RoadsterShop HAHAH!!!! Gotta love the trolls.

  • @Fury5.010r
    @Fury5.010r Před 4 lety +1

    Got excited until I heard LSX. Should be a 540 BBC.

    • @2414kels
      @2414kels Před 4 lety +2

      Or it should be wtf the owner wants and not what you think it should be stfu.

  • @boblongdickder6178
    @boblongdickder6178 Před rokem

    In 1970 I was smart enough to buy a 70 SS LS6 Chevelle black white stripes pearl white bucket seat interior the car has 12,000 original miles so far