PULLING 2 OLD CHEVELLES OUT OF THE WOODS AFTER 40 YEARS!

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Komentáře • 130

  • @human_error1
    @human_error1 Před rokem +7

    You gotta bag out that van! 🤩 The world would love to see that rollin once again

  • @dontcare563
    @dontcare563 Před rokem +2

    My first car in the late 70's was a yellow 72 Malibu with a 350 engine. Have lots of good memories of that car!

  • @jamesk3565
    @jamesk3565 Před rokem +2

    Really nice to see he he picked up the Greenbrier for you, excited to see more on this. Awesome video John!!!!

  • @arthurfromtoronto
    @arthurfromtoronto Před rokem +3

    Great work as always John, really nice to see the family coming together. You can see the happiness in your father's expression getting those Chevelles out. Van project is going to be sick!

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      I really appreciate that man! Thank you! I’m hoping we can finish my cabover sometime soon, and can then start on the van 😂

  • @johnuhelski8613
    @johnuhelski8613 Před rokem

    Great save on these cars , look forward to the resto !

  • @formula112967
    @formula112967 Před rokem +3

    The chrome bumpers are in excellent shape.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      They really are! We tried to be mindful of them!

  • @bmxican150
    @bmxican150 Před rokem +1

    When your Pop's talked about the DeWalt fresh out of the box and let out that chuckle, I couldn't help but chuckle myself. Typical Dad Moves! That thing was sweet though. As always awesome video John!

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      Thanks man! And definitely a dad move 😂

  • @GrafsGarage3
    @GrafsGarage3 Před rokem +2

    So much awesome GM Patina packed in one video! Happy new year, and new goals to achieve!

  • @K2JFM
    @K2JFM Před rokem +1

    I have one of the Chevy emblems at 20:21. Picked it up on ebay years ago and never knew what model it come off of. Awesome!

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover Před rokem +1

    Ludwick just has all the cool toys to be had, was all a cab over tease 😂. That new project is beyond cool as beans, love the 110 socket cut into the rear top post, great for going camping .

  • @boboshop55
    @boboshop55 Před rokem +4

    That '68 had a great stance after it came out! 😄

  • @ryanheisey7719
    @ryanheisey7719 Před rokem +3

    Everything specific to a 300 Deluxe, rocker molding for one cant believe yours still has them..."Chevelle" emblems on the fender, the "short" eyebrow moldings at the front fender , that center rear panel emblem between the taillights, also special to a 300 and 300 Deluxe is the taillights and taillight bezels and rear bumper as 300 series didnt have reverse lights in the bumper like the malibu and SS did, and last but not least the whole interior if original is 300 Deluxe specific 300 and 300 Deluxe where similar but the Deluxe has white stripes on the door panels and middle centerline of the car on the seats extremely rare interior to find in decent shape

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      That is great information! Thank you! My father even said “who knew” about the 300 Deluxe, as they weren’t collector cars yet when they came off the road with rotted frames in 1980. So crazy!

    • @ryanheisey7719
      @ryanheisey7719 Před rokem

      @@JohnLudwick proper 300 deluxe are few and far between cause nobody ever put their proper trim back on them I actually restored mine using 7 years of finding NOS parts still need a correct interior for mine though as it was long gone when I bought the car when I was 11, 31 now and I'm still searching

  • @my31and37
    @my31and37 Před rokem

    Reminds me of the time that I tried to buy a 67 SS 396 convertible that had been sitting in the owners front yard forever. "No we're going to fix it" I passed it everyday for years. When they were finally ready to sell, unfortunately the car literally broke to pieces.

  • @jimstewart2457
    @jimstewart2457 Před rokem +1

    I can’t wait to see when you guys get all the projects done.

  • @slamslidestyle
    @slamslidestyle Před rokem +1

    Love it. So fun. The vans sick. Pops it cool as hell too.

  • @scottsmith1386
    @scottsmith1386 Před rokem +1

    MAN I need that passenger door if it's not rusty! But I live clear out in Oklahoma, dang it.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      Yea man so far! I’ll have to ask him if it’s solid!

  • @jaysone950
    @jaysone950 Před rokem +1

    Check out dad with the subtle “Dunkin’” plug 👀😄

  • @stretchwakefield4832
    @stretchwakefield4832 Před rokem +1

    New favorite channel to watch

  • @charlesfavorule1832
    @charlesfavorule1832 Před rokem

    Corvairs were big in my family growing up, my father had many of them and he included me with his work on them and I was involved in all of it! They are special vehicles and very dependable too! I miss those times with my dad. Carry on john and dad!

  • @randyluca6339
    @randyluca6339 Před rokem +1

    Too bad you could not save the 69 Malibu, but it was too far gone laying on the ground that long. I still have one that I purchased in 85 that came from Tennessee.

  • @garysgarage.2841
    @garysgarage.2841 Před rokem +2

    Looks like those Chevelle's we're put out to pasture a little too long. They would make great yard art though.

  • @silverstar4289
    @silverstar4289 Před rokem +1

    That truck will never be done. Will be dragging more stuff home.

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 Před rokem +1

    Cool episode , it's amazing how after 40 years the 68 tire still had air in it.

  • @stoveguy2133
    @stoveguy2133 Před rokem +1

    Had a green briar with olds 455 toronado drivetrain. Zero rust.

  • @mightymikethebear
    @mightymikethebear Před rokem

    The supply of good used classic cars is so small in the present day. The good news is that everything is available as a repop to rebuild these cars. Good luck, I will check your channel again soon.

  • @MambaCooks
    @MambaCooks Před rokem +3

    Hey man, been watching you for a while now. I have a 1966 Chevy corvair 500 up for sale in good condition. I live in Sacramento California. I know you have a corvair already and this one I feel you can fix up and make it look how I wanted it to look

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      That’s awesome man! I really wish I had the space and wasn’t on the opposite side of the country!

  • @dyer2cycle
    @dyer2cycle Před rokem +1

    Looks like you got a McCulloch Mini Mac with that Corvair van!...and it has a 110 volt AC outlet as well!😄

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      There’s more outlets inside too 😂

  • @davesnow2540
    @davesnow2540 Před rokem +1

    Show up the Beetle !!!

  • @johnboyman2806
    @johnboyman2806 Před rokem

    Chattanooga TN hell yeah me too

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop Před rokem

    There might be a couple usable parts on those cars. I think you and I have similar interests in cars. Always loved those corvair vans. 👍

  • @michaelvarble4392
    @michaelvarble4392 Před rokem +1

    Snatch blocks don't double your power it lessens your resistance by half

  • @Fierofreak01
    @Fierofreak01 Před rokem +1

    You just got yourself a new subscriber.. Looking forward to what your going to do! -Jason

  • @speedfreak8200
    @speedfreak8200 Před rokem +4

    Who likes 69' taillights better than 68'

  • @DeanofMachines
    @DeanofMachines Před rokem +1

    Drag that COE out and get working on it. That thing is cool sweeet

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I wish I wasn’t living 1000 miles away from it now 😰

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines Před rokem

      @@JohnLudwick I feel that man. I grew up near Syracuse NY and left for the Navy in 2010. I sold off a 71 Jeepster before I left. 8 years later I came back from over seas and bought a house near ATL. Soon after my Jeepster came up forsale in NY with the paperwork still in my name. I bought it and brought it to GA and started a TDI swap.
      Lemme know if you ever want a collab.

  • @oldscoolcooldiecast1879

    My grandfather had a 68 Malibu 4 door that shade of color in mint condition and when it was wet I remember him burning rubber leaving church or get togethers more then once lol to me a 68 Two door SS chevelle is the best looking although a 70 ls6 is my dream car in red with black racing strips and a 4sp

  • @thekingsilverado3266
    @thekingsilverado3266 Před rokem

    My grandsons got one of them yellow Play School saws just don't cut as good as that one does.

  • @ryanheisey7719
    @ryanheisey7719 Před rokem +1

    That 68s a rare one as I also have one myself it's a 68 300 Deluxe sport coupe not many made looks like a 6cyl car originally though judging by the fender marker light bezel

  • @blueoxmodelshop3405
    @blueoxmodelshop3405 Před rokem +1

    Very cool video. It's kinda sad seeing two Chevelles dead in the woods.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      Yea it’s totally sad! Both of those cars had rotted frames in 1980 when he originally put them there, though. So they had come off the road originally. Still sad!

    • @blueoxmodelshop3405
      @blueoxmodelshop3405 Před rokem

      @@JohnLudwick I’m sure some parts will live on though. On another note, that Greenbrier is rad!

  • @thekingsilverado3266
    @thekingsilverado3266 Před rokem

    I need folks help here my brain does not work right this early in the morning. About 10 or 11 years ago a close customer friend brought a 1970 Chevelle here and 1977 Laguna Malibu. Both of em did have frame rot issues having been driven in their early days in the snow here in the North Eastern USA. He did get some frame and sub frame pieces from an internet company located in Arizona. He claims it was good product fit spot on. I don't know the name of that company cannot remember since I mainly do pickup trucks. I deal with AMD metals recently switched to them totally when me or my customer can afford the pricey prices. The AMD stuff fits really well better than the garbage LMC is selling lately.

  • @FrankBullitt390
    @FrankBullitt390 Před rokem +3

    They can still be turned into race cars, just pop the front clips off and cut the rest of the frames away and sell whats left to be put on new chassis.

  • @Newtruck99
    @Newtruck99 Před rokem +1

    Is awesome that they are in that good of condition still. I have to add to... I notice on a lot of these father son vids... the younger is always holding the camera while the older is doing all the work. Lol.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      I know it 😂 they always just want to focus on the work and get the job done, while I’m trying to also document it haha

  • @erickort1987
    @erickort1987 Před rokem

    19:34 nice find

  • @davecarakasavage919
    @davecarakasavage919 Před rokem +1

    Vice grip garage collaboration

  • @michaelguinn5736
    @michaelguinn5736 Před rokem

    You need to finish that truck!!

  • @girl-pl3wx
    @girl-pl3wx Před rokem +2

    1968 & 1969 models !! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @jamesross4702
    @jamesross4702 Před rokem

    I bought a unfinished project last year that I'm trying to complete,66 Corvair with a SBC in the front of it

  • @10JKUsah
    @10JKUsah Před rokem +1

    If there's anyone I'd trust to recover any car, it's your dad. And not only does he have all the tools, but he has the tricks too. - Phil M

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      He really does! I hope you are well, Phil! And hope to see you again soon man!

  • @unlimitedfactory4297
    @unlimitedfactory4297 Před rokem +1

    The one that isn't falling apart would be cool on a stock car chassis... ideas ideas ideas

  • @ike7909
    @ike7909 Před rokem +1

    The rot caused in the NE amazes me.

  • @clinteast7476
    @clinteast7476 Před rokem +1

    When you have to cut a old car out of the woods you Know its something special! CHEVELLE!! MALIBU !!!

  • @thekingsilverado3266
    @thekingsilverado3266 Před rokem

    Man that one tire really swelled on up how hard did you fellas pound on that thing....

  • @jamesyates3140
    @jamesyates3140 Před rokem

    I have a fiberglass dune buggy with a corvair motor and 3spd transmission it gets a lot of attention

  • @chrisholcombe137
    @chrisholcombe137 Před rokem

    Make that truck project with your dad priority 1
    Had to use a jeep with a wench to get a 68 Chevelle Malibu out of a 🐖pig pen to the axle in sh* t !
    Worth it though did 150 mph not a shake or shimmy .

  • @jeffpeterson4735
    @jeffpeterson4735 Před rokem +1

    Love that corvair greenbrier it is a 64

  • @ChrisJones-pw9bi
    @ChrisJones-pw9bi Před rokem +1

    I've got some vw pans in Clarksville tn if you need them

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      That’s great to know man! Thanks Chris!

  • @acerlogic1869
    @acerlogic1869 Před rokem +1

    Nice Property!

  • @carybaker7334
    @carybaker7334 Před rokem

    Panther mit 8,8 cm L/71

  • @jrsgarage7623
    @jrsgarage7623 Před rokem

    Whats up with the 110v house outlet on back of that van?

  • @robertlyman9789
    @robertlyman9789 Před rokem +2

    Should have left them there

  • @ricardofierro7041
    @ricardofierro7041 Před rokem

    I noticed that the front tires were NOT rotating on the 68 chevelle when it was being pulled out with the tractor. Regardless it would help if the car is put in Neutral so the tractor won’t have to pull so hard. I am 73 years old and I was a certified mechanic for over 60 years, so I know what I’m talking about. Thanks

  • @tizieljefe0348
    @tizieljefe0348 Před rokem

    plzz the cab over
    greetings from italy

  • @stretchwakefield4832
    @stretchwakefield4832 Před rokem

    Dope Chanel

  • @fraserobrien3828
    @fraserobrien3828 Před rokem +1

    nice

  • @vanamsgarage
    @vanamsgarage Před rokem

    Whats happening to the chevelles?

  • @dadstoygarage1878
    @dadstoygarage1878 Před rokem

    cool episode! is your dad parting out the cars or sending to scrap?

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      Thank you! Yea he’s definitely keeping/selling everything that’s savable!

    • @dadstoygarage1878
      @dadstoygarage1878 Před rokem

      @@JohnLudwick nice. The episode caught my attention due to a similar vehicle I am hoping to buy in spring. One of the local salvage yards (the owner is a family friend) was a cool place to walk through when I was a kid. The owner loves muscle cars and had a pile of them in the yard. My dads 1970 nova came out of there like 30 years ago. A few rows over from dads car (where all the chevelles sat) there was and still is a real deal 1968 chevelle ss396. It’s been sitting in that same spot on top of a 68 nomad all this time. I’m hoping to bring this car home. Sitting on top of another car keeping it out of the mud, it seems to be pretty rust free.

  • @user-tq1ek4sn2n
    @user-tq1ek4sn2n Před rokem +1

    Хотя бы колеса накачали Или другие поставили бы

  • @lowerclassgarage
    @lowerclassgarage Před rokem +1

    Beetle pan them!

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      A body dropped Chevelle on a Beetle pan would be amazing 😂

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 Před rokem +1

    When you were saying that recoveries go easier with your dad because he has all the tools then you listed them, you missed the most important tool -- experience.

  • @maniacaloffroad5338
    @maniacaloffroad5338 Před rokem +1

    You had me at Husqvarna. #HusqyLife

  • @donkeyboy585
    @donkeyboy585 Před rokem +1

    So both frames rotted out in like 12 years. And I thought Delaware was bad lol

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      It’s seriously unbelievable up in NH 😂

  • @michaelsidhu4079
    @michaelsidhu4079 Před rokem +1

    Did your Dad manage to get the 69 Chevelle out in the end?

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      He disassembled it and took it out in pieces 😂 It was far too rotted unfortunately!

  • @jakoberrify
    @jakoberrify Před rokem +1

    Um, is that an outlet on the back of the van?!

  • @timkis64
    @timkis64 Před rokem +1

    the 68 is same color of my brothers 68 malibu he had in 75.just a 327 4 speed car.nothing great.

  • @Jeffgordonfan24hesthegoat

    They’ll sell at Barrett Jackson for 30k each 😂

  • @djbillye4943
    @djbillye4943 Před rokem +1

    PULLING 1 OLD CHEVELLE OUT OF THE WOODS AFTER 40 YEARS!

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem +1

      You’re absolutely right 😂 Although they’re both out now, except the 69 came out in pieces haha

  • @marioncobaretti2280
    @marioncobaretti2280 Před rokem +2

    Roll it over and drag it on its roof

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  Před rokem

      Wouldn’t have hurt it any more if we did 😂

    • @robertlyman9789
      @robertlyman9789 Před rokem +1

      I’d be embarrassed to say those were mine

  • @ih8hertz1
    @ih8hertz1 Před rokem +1

    Literally destroyed it due to a very poor extraction plan

  • @tallie7490
    @tallie7490 Před rokem

    A dude we all hope it's something that you will ever finish,to many unfinished projects,or maybe you just like the ideas they bring you, if not sale to someone that will finish them, looks like you have to many other things to do, just find them and list them ,sale to people looking

  • @user-cs6up8eq7s
    @user-cs6up8eq7s Před rokem

    68 300 deluxe it's not a Malibu

  • @robgto7051
    @robgto7051 Před rokem +1

    oh my god that poor 69