ABANDONED 1970 Chevelle - I Found My DREAM CAR -

Well today started off a little different than I expected. I woke up and checked out Market Place first this at 6:45 am. Well the rest of the story is pretty self explanatory.... See Chevelle, message on Chevelle, pay for Chevelle, take Chevelle home.
Happy happy guy. It's rough but should be a pretty awesome car.
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[@FunForAll58008]

The toilet, where all important decisions are made.

[@cannednolan8194]

Ya bad decision like taco bell or gas station food on their way out. Now room for good decision.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Yes indeed the real man's business office 😂😂

[@trentdawg2832]

Got your head all up in the toilet and still dont know shit!!!!!!……..but yea alot of executive desicions made on the porcelian throne!!!

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

The 57 four-door that you recently bought it's front seat was laying on the roof...

[@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061]

I completely agree

[@markwalsh262]

The big block from the nova would fit in that Chevelle just nicely

[@infidel3162]

it went with the 67 camaro

[@keithodell6426]

468BB? John and. Cecil can handle that.

[@Zooooom01]

2500 Canuck Bucks is a steal for anything like that these days. A spit shine and you could triple it! Well done sir.

[@hangfire6368]

My dad had a 70 LS5 454 SS 4-speed in the early 70's. He traded it for a 4 cylinder Monza during a "fuel crisis". The lesson I learned is not to do what the crowd is doing or you might lose your big block muscle car due to politics.

[@thebigpicture2032]

My economics teacher taught me that - always do the opposite of what the crowd is doing.

[@stephenvelden295]

My motto in life. " It's hard to stand out from the crowd ... if you join it!"

[@mikesterly1696]

You and vise grip garage are my favorite channels. It's about the story and saving cars

[@jamesf4405]

Dan, Daniel my brother! Chevelle!! Now you're talking! My very first car was a 1968 Chevelle, bought it in 1977 for $800. No, it wasn't a SS.. basic Malibu with a 307. So, let's get crackin'! This is what a speed shop is all about! Congrats on the buy! Thank you Ms. Dani 😊 Signed - Your friend, the Cancer guy! (4 radiation treatments left! I'm kickin' it!)

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

F UCK Cancer and Thinking about you and the Battle from YVR !!!!

[@derek2380]

My first car was a ‘68 Chevelle too. Bought it 1995 when I was 15. Was a 30 year old car my senior year when I graduated

[@jamesf4405]

@richardmiller5238 I had mine for 2 years. Rust had got it before I did and that's what did it in. Had a lot of fun in that car!

[@ronnielester2933]

Congrats man, I go in on the 9th for testing and treatment options, keep fighting the good fight.

[@robbishop9303]

My first car I bought in HS was a 68 Chevelle SS convertible , 396/375hp . I had a job and talked my parents in to loaning me the asking price of $3300. They should have never allowed a 17 year old to be the guardian of that much hp 😅

[@deanrayne7302]

A 57 Chevy and a 70 Chevelle in 1 week. It is going to be a busy year and great content

[@chiphazzard8173]

It's the 67 chevelle for me but they're all beautiful. Good buy DD

[@bigbow62]

Now Chevelles... its the 1966 Chevelle for me 🙂👍 Had 2 back in the day... a Malibu and SS Give me mid year (66' - 67') Chevelles everytime, I'll take the coke body style over the 70 slab sided styling. That 70' Chevelle will make a fantastic project car.... Can't wait to see that wicked machine evolve. Thank you Dani & Dan and Mur for entertaining videos ✌️🙂

[@hubiesgarage]

David Wooderson is back! These '70 Chevelles have really turned into unicorns! I am a tri-five guy but, I have been waiting for you to get a '70 again after letting the green Malibu get away. Can't wait for this one!

[@gerry-p9x]

How many we junk in late 70s due to fuel. Crisis😮😮😮

[@TheBlake27]

The "should get yourself a trailer" commentators are living rent-free in your head Dan lol let them go! Looking forward to watching this one, glad to see you saving these!

[@hankpugh4980]

70 headlights and especially a 70 rear bumper is special to me. Only year like that. JMO but of course your time and especially $$$. JMO.

[@DalyTheThird]

Infant me was brought home by my parents in their 1970 Chevelle in 1973. We lived on the beach and the Blizzard Of ‘78 had its way with that car. I miss it even today. My first car in 1991 was a 1971 Chevelle. Enjoy the hell out of this hot rod!!

[@justingould7348]

Cool! Sweet car! When I think of a Chevelle I think big block so since the Nova has the small block this one should get a big block. 😬

[@Dowin-o5e]

Hey Dan, you just can`t beat a 1970 Chevelle !!! Nice Find Danni and Dan !!! Rave- On !!!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Dani for keeping Dan honest about were he makes his decisions. And a good decision it is!

[@aprilhilliard3302]

Love your show, love you both, always makes our day! This brings back such good memories! Ok, so here's a story... Mid 80s bought a 1970 2 door Malibu hardtop, gold on gold,, 307, 2spd auto, great interior, totally stock, no rust, steelies with stock caps, fading paint....ran ok. Drove it for a while...saved up some money, then my motorhead buddies helped me to transform it...sort of. Stayed with the wheels ( but put on high speed tires)and paint, but totally redid the suspension (bushings, ball joints, springs, shocks, massive sway bars, et al), put in a pro built hi-po TH400. The coup de gras (sp?) was a brand new built for me Chevy small block 383 Late Model stock car engine built by a famous Long Island speed shop. The builder told me 450hp and it will run at 9 grand all day. And dang if it didn't! Total sleeper look and ran oh so good! Had it for 10 or 12 years before I sold it to help finance a house. Got caught 3 times at over 130 mph, but never got a ticket!!! Go figure!

[@jeffmoran5973]

My friend Tyler had one just like yours, it was in bad shape but when he was done, wow painted white with the black stripes down the hood top and trunk, 396, automatic 12 bolt rear end, just a beautiful car when he was done.

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Dan and Dani, I’m so excited for this Chevelle build!!! Can wait for this project to start not only is this an excellent car but it’s one you are very passionate about which is so awesome when a car builder can work on his dream and I tell ya the magic filters through on camera…..did I tell you how excited I am…. Let’s go!!!

[@garyjohnston8000]

My dad still has the 70 396 SS Chevelle that my grandpa bought new! The most beautiful car design ever

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿💨 sweet 👍

[@user-427.commodore]

Dan is a car magnet...😊

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

The 68, and 69s have 4 head lights to. But 70 is the best of the best, everything changed in 71. PEACE ✌️

[@Randy-yr6bj]

69 is my best working on it now

[@mzaccagnini7179]

I agree the 70 is the best!😊

[@bryanomicioli3301]

64-70 had 4 headlights….

[@Mr.Avuncular]

​@@bryanomicioli330164 is my favorite !

[@Rubiflake]

@@Randy-yr6bj I had a '69 325hp SS in high school, kinda miss it.

[@C1_Rocksta]

Hey Dan and Danni, i am really looking forward to this build as i love a good Chevelle, with your thoughts on showing costs, how about a running total on the videos, showing what was bought and costing, maybe shown at the end of each episode, love to you both and the pooches

[@1bcasso]

Badass 1970 the best year! I have one myself. My dream car I fell in love with when I was 15yr old. Finally Bought one a few years back at the age of 34yr. I'm going to follow your build!

[@shanman41]

I have a 70 Chevelle and it has been my dream car since I was a little. I put a few thousand miles on every year. Looking forward to this build. That car is screaming for a big block. I was talking with the rep from Tremec and they designed the TKX around the 70 Chevelle so you don't need to cut the floor. Stiffen the frame drop a 12 bolt with a 3.73 gear and that thing would be cherry. I also highly recommend putting a Vintage Air system in it and it will be ready for power tour! I put one in mine 2 years ago and it isn't that bad of a job to do.

[@larrykittell726]

The 1970 Chevelle is also my favorite year. My neighbors bought a silver one new. It is one of the best midsized cars GM built. I can't wait to see how this one turns out.

[@robertpeeler4359]

Hey Dan if I remember rite Iron Trap garage bought a lot of Chevelle sheet metal they deal mainly in old ford parts

[@renchjeep]

I don't know that I'd call that a "mint" 70 Chevelle....I would call it an "honest" 70 Chevelle. Like nothing to hide, ya know? I love 70 Chevelles! I have a really nice 67 Malibu Sport Coupe (owned her for the last 35 years) and if she heard me say that....man, she'd be MADD! Nice score, Dan. I think she'll come out great. Good luck, and I will be watching for sure.

[@waynebernier1061]

TOTALLY AGREE………70 Chevelle is THE right one!!! Good luck with it, can’t wait to see you working on it. 👍👍

[@billyduffany3387]

I had a feeling it was a Chevelle. You were talking about Chevelles and how much you love them in another video. I had a 72 that someone started turning it into a SS clone.

[@vanstechcorral]

I had 3 57 Chevies, 210 and Bel Air, that I engine swapped in 1972. Then a 1960 Impala convertible with floor shifter and a 348. Gas station attendant left the radiator cap off the last 57 and the engine seized 100 miles from home. After hitch hiking back, I found a 68 SS396 that needed an engine, for $400, and got a junkyard 396 for another $400. Over 50 years later, I still have it. Plus there's a 71 in the driveway now as well. Both are running.

[@ReimundCabel-c8c]

It’s hot rodding earnestness,Dan.Nothing wrong in whatever direction you’re going.

[@LoveForDays104]

Those soul crushing ones are really worth finding again. Best of luck Dan! 🥰💕🚙

[@travisjohnson5747]

Sweet. Can't wait to see how it progresses. I've had 69, 70, 71 & currently a 72 Chevelle. My 70 I paid $250 for and it ran/drove. Of course this was 30 years ago but even still at that time it was a steal. 350/350 2 Dr and it came with extra parts.

[@edpoell2876]

Thank goodness it's a car you have had experience driving before, my it was a shame when you found you had personal oversize issues with the dream hot rod 67 satin black Camaro. You say it takes a year to make a satin black with white stripes hot rod 70 Chevelle with a 71 rear bumper the way you want but watching you clean and asses with so much enthusiasm I'll bet you're burning tires before the summer ends. Admit it Dan you're smitten, calling this abandoned project mint is more a testament to your skills rather than the car's condition. I can dig the headspace as you calculate car parts and work needed while you sift this build through into available time but excitement seemingly speeds up the process almost exponentially.

[@chris85mora]

I agreed the 71/72’ Chevelle is a complete masterpiece. I love the 4 round Corvette style tail lights.

[@kennethlaw9830]

Never like those. 69 is my favorite

[@codyvannote8466]

1970 chevelle has been my dream car since before I could drive. Looking forward to seeing you get this thing together and on the road!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I like all the Chevelles up to 72. But I really like the box versions, 64-65, 66-67 are good, but not my first choice and the 68 and 69 are my second favorite. But there is no such thing as a bad early Chevellle to me. Might have to get another one soon. Look forward to seeing this one with a straight axle and a tunnel ram.

[@757optim]

You rascal. I got rid of a motorhome for a friend and got the 454/TH400 (22K miles) out of it. I need one of those. : )

[@johncox9876]

DAN! do this one with a nice paint job! 1970 GTO orange with a black top!! Ok that's settled now...

[@tomgribble9292]

MY MOM & DAD HAD A70. I GREW UP WITH THAT CAR. SO HAPPY 4 YOU DAN.

[@mikedmt]

Nice find, maybe you can build one set up to turn and stop? Don't get me wrong, I like the gassers and go straight stuff for sure. Might be worth trying something different from the DD norm.

[@Buckvette77]

I just bought a 70 Chevelle to replace the one I let get away over 20 years ago. I paid $1200 American w/o a title in similar condition. I plan to subscribe and follow this build. Mine has to wait because of several projects in front of it. Good luck and congrats on your dream car!

[@GregShadrick]

Hate to tell you but 68 &69 both had 4 headlights. But you are correct 70 is the year most sought after great for you.

[@daviduglem3213]

Cheer up Dan! You can always go into vehicle repossessions if KZbin doesn't work out! LOL. Enjoy your stuff man.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Dang, I see everyone is loving this one! You did a great buy with this one, can't wait to see you do'er up right! 😁👍

[@jaygoodrich7042]

The movie was Faster you’re thinking of. As always another cool project. Love the videos & your honesty on everything you show

[@motov8-garage832]

Yea black on black with with white stripes would look awesome. Also the 71-72 tail panel would be👌. The movie was faster, never seen it but had to look it up to see what color chevelle you were talking about.

[@thebigpicture2032]

I had a 70 Malibu that looked just like that - California car with a 454 big block, 4 speed Muncie and 12 bolt posi that was wicked fast. It was a great combo and a sleeper with primer paint weathered by the California sun. Had to sell it around 20 years ago to feed the kids but it was one of my most favourite cars.

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿💨I love the sport wheels these came with, 15x7 with thin trim ring. Chevelle shares instrument cluster wit 70-72 Monte's. 70chevelle is my fav of the 70-72. Thanks for sharing Dan👍👍

[@LoveForDays104]

It sure can be hard to get ride of some treasures, but it will surely work out well for you down the road. 🥰

[@bryandraughn9830]

Nice car! Like the car plucker too! Can't wait to see how this project works out.

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dan&Dannie Looks like a fun project coming up. Take care of One Another 😊

[@strangealliancem.v.c1449]

The movie was called faster, and that is a bucket list car of mine. Love what you do. Can't wait to see what it turns out like.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video.

[@joelouisscilabra3138]

You have the skills and the capability to do, and finish, what most of us car lovers can only dream about. Keep up the good work. PS. I had the ugliest Chevelle ever made, a '73 4 door. 350 v8 but did great burnouts.

[@ralphhayward5693]

Dan - you got me: after a couple of offhand comments about you should have a trailer to do this, you say this tow system is one of the best investments you've ever made. Love you guys. My Chevelle was 71 327ci blueprinted 🇨🇦 BTW Don't forget the towing lights on the roof

[@kodiak2005]

YES, YES, YES!!!! Nice purchase Danni...

[@josephcetar9202]

Looking forward to this one! My parents had a Chevelle Malibu and a Barracuda when I was a kid, to bad they didn’t keep either one for me.

[@henzig8774]

Always check Ecklers for Floor pans and open box sheet metal stuff for A and G body cars. I just got an *open box* full floor pan for my 78 el camino for $183.10 shipped to my door on fathers day weekend.

[@tminner59]

Nice! Second car was a 68 know rocking my dad's 67

[@heavyweight8854]

Danny, the thermacells are way better than the mosquito coils

[@tonyflorio3269]

You have a hot traditional smallblock and LS in the fleet; this one cries out for a mild 454/4-speed/3:31 gear (so you can drive it wherever you want). The BB may no longer be the cheap way to make max power, but the sound and torque suit the car IMO.

[@benshore7357]

Looking good 🎉 a good builder car for sure also hasn’t been fooled with too much.

[@79tazman]

I use to have a 70 chevy chevelle 300 sedan with a 307 2 bbl I bought it off a little old lady that bought it new in 1970 and used it for groceries and church and parked in the garage when not in use i was green on green and in mint Condition for being a 1970 car from Ontario. I got it for cheap I paid thousand bucks for it back in the late 90's. Most of the belts and hoses was all GM anyway drove it around for a year and ended up selling it but he car was the cleanest original chevelle I have ever seen with no rust at all and the paint shined like new after I cleaned it up and buffed it and I wish I would of kept it.

[@beachidiot]

I'm excited for you Dan. Looks like a great platform to start with. It's an honest car, in that what you see is what you get. Looking forward to seeing this project.

[@torekristoffersen176]

‘70 Chevelle…. 👑 of muscle cars!! Nice Dan!

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

70 Chevelle NICE! I think you can build it for the numbers you are talking…that’s going to be an awesome machine…looking forward to the build series. BBC 4 spd…or 6L with a cam/springs and a 4L80…or T56 6 speed…anyway you build it you can’t go wrong as it’s a 70 Chevelle. High five I like!

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

Im happy for you man maybe one day ill be able to find my dream car also good luck 💯

[@sandrail2011]

Like your thought process. 70 front end with the 71/72 rear bumper! Had the same round tail lights as the 2nd generation Camaro. Congrats this will be a nice build to watch

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

Congrats, that's a great car! I can't wait to see it being put all together DD Speed Shop style!

[@fastbackcj]

The trim on top of the fenders and doors and on the quarter panels going to the quarter windows; I believe is Malibu trim you do not see that often. I would try to save it/Complete it if possible. Saw a Chevelle at a cruise in (Malibu, not SS) and it looked different from what you usually see and in my opinion looked great.

[@vancity2349]

Congrats my favourite Chevelle too!

[@Bama_Vintage_Iron]

The Cragar like 14" wheels you took off are actually Keystone Raiders. Fyi ,I love the Daisies and have had several 70 Chevelles over the years and I always swaped out the rear bumper for a 71 72 and set it up for 4 real tail lights and used 65 ford mustang back up lamps mounted to lower rear valance panel.

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all kool stuff and ride Dan go work of art rolling and driving

[@Jdwescott]

70 is my favorite year Chevelle too.Looking forward to this one.

[@jeffturner9436]

Rock on brother! I bought a 1970 Chevelle SS that was blue with white stripes in 78 also for 800 bucks. the previous owner had taken out the 396 and the Muncie and replaced it with a 300 horse 350 and a Saginaw 3 speed. within in 2 weeks it had a Muncie Rock Crusher, Spider intake, a cam and a Holly 750 double Pumper. Drove the wheels are for 3 years. until a drunk hit it parked on the street at 75 in a 25 mile an hour Zone. Mourn than that car to this very day. Can't wait to see it come together. But please reconsider the back bumper, those 70 square tal lights are iconic.

[@JoelJolley-ul8hl]

Keep the bumper!

[@s10-Mike]

Yes Dan. The movie was called faster. That car was badass 👌 like when he wips it around after the shootout in the old weird guys apparment. You got a smoking deal.on that one

[@thehoule70]

Nice car Dan My first car I ever bought was a dark green 1970 chevelle deluxe 2 door 6 banger 3 speed auto and I bought 15x7 keystone’s from a pawn shop with tires they were the factory white centre and chrome lip paid 250 for the car bought it in the dead of winter of 1985 from a used car lot -40 started right up sold it years later (a family )

[@russellfuchs7903]

My dad had a 71 or 72 Olds 442 two door. Sold it 36:42 before my brother and I got our license. Smart move on his part. We would see it driving around from time to time for several years.

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

I mcloving the new 70 Chevelle. That car looks like a Mailbu and not a 300. Look at the vin or trim tag it should be 13637 for a Malibu. 135 or possibly 13437 for a chevelle 300 Model. The color looks like Desert Sand it's a fairly rare color on 70 Chevelles. I assume that car was built in Canada so the cowl tag will show options. Although it could be a American built Chevelle shipped to Canada. I would leave the 70 bumper but I've heard alot of people say they like the 71 72 better. Cool video Man

[@BillHilly69]

I 100% agree with you on the looks of the 71/72 bumper. I always thought that if I could ever own one, I’d have the 70 front end and ditch those frumpy looking square taillights for the better looking ones.

[@bryanomicioli3301]

70 looks better with the SS bumper pad, odd looking without it.

[@AaronBrevik]

Fantastic video Dan and Dani. This will be a cool build.

[@timmaxwell5008]

Oh dan-o dan-o dan-o....64,65,66,67,68,69,and 70 all had 4 head lights. 70 being the last year of four headlights. Anywho looking forward to this one for sure. I like what your thinking so far.

[@DDSpeedShop]

In this body style

[@TheCardCommando]

I'm a big chevelle guy so I'm super excited about this. My 70 Chevelle is at the bodyshop for paint right now. Mine started life as a 300 as well but I can tell you that based on the trim and the interior that is likely a Malibu. Trim on fenders and doors was a malibu option. 300's didn't have the chevy badge on the grille. Piping on the door panels was malibu as well. Unless a lot of parts were swapped at one point that was a malibu. 300 deluxe was actually pretty rare in 1970 so a lot of people weren't aware it existed. 300 deluxe had vinyl floors instead of carpet as well. Great car regardless and you got it at a great price considering what is there.

[@TheCardCommando]

Also 300 deluxe had the same door panels as the heavy chevy. No piping and a woodgrain insert along the top.

[@TheCardCommando]

Also the malibu trim on the doors and fenders have value if you decide not to keep it. No one reproduces it so if a guy wants it to restore a malibu instead of SS cloning it they will pay up.

[@pitdawg6418]

Awesome find Dan and Daniela! A CHEVELLE! Yessss!

[@donsaunders5348]

The wheels you were talking about at the 17 minute mark are the "Heavy Chevy" spoke wheels also found on 80 and 81 z-28s....

[@keithroute8906]

I don’t have those type of wheels but if the center caps are metal, you can remove the tire and heat the wheel and cap, that will soften the epoxy enough to get them off. I had access to powder coating ovens at the time. I did it on a set of American racing rims someone epoxied some caps that had…off road use only cast in to the backs of them. You never know what some people will do or what you will run in to on an old car. I bought an old Skylark for parts one time. Thought I would snag the windshield for a spare. Someone had epoxied it in and it took days to get it out. Totally was not worth the effort and I would never do it again.

[@liambennett76]

As a Chevelle owner I approve of this budget build! Looking forward to the next episode

[@CarolHeath-bg3bo]

Love the chevelle ! Can’t wAit to see what u do with it. Keep it up man

[@rexkean]

I love Chevelle's! Had a couple back in the 80's. Sure miss them. Glad you got this one, can't wait to see the 'mastery'!

[@Chevl67]

70 Chevelle, great project car and the price was right and it’s in good hands. I like the 71 Chevelle rear bumper idea.

[@pontiac411]

As a GM guy that has owned over 60 vehicles since the early 80s, I dislike every car on your channel but I love that you really enjoy them and save all them from becoming scrap and other car guys that share your tast in cars gets a chance to start with a solid foundation. Keep doin what you do... Screw Blew Chu.

[@peglegtoo]

love the chevelle. I am so glad you got this. I am partial to the 68's but this one is great too. I think your idea of the round tail lights is right on. really looking forward to this build.

[@david929190]

Today I did not buy a 1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD. But I really wanted to. Good thing you filled the car buying void.

[@mikepoint4717]

Long term project, love it , chevelle love it , this must be a big block manual !!! . I can’t wait Dan for the uploads . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@cutworm59]

Back in th day, my buddy had a dark green metallic 70 Chevell. Rick had a gold 67 GTO. Mark had a 73 blue Charger and I had a red 67 Mustang. Great times! Congratulations D.

[@lusterwright2886]

Cool car can’t wait to see more on this. Car keep up the great builds and videos

[@kyledaytona]

68-70 had 4 headlights, but 70 is the only year with that distinct front end. Nice car!

[@BigfootsnMopars]

Wow, matte black… I never would have guessed that color again🤣 must be a Chevy thing? Looking forward to this build Dan. love 70 Chevelles. Had a grey metallic one with black vinyl top and black stripes.

[@ANOCKS]

Dan I dig the Chevelle and I'll be watching every episode . In the 90s had a 72 El Camino, hugger orange with a black vinyl roof add bed cover.