712 ci All Motor '55 Chevy Making Over 1000 hp! Evel Knievel Would Be Proud

We almost never shoot Tri Five's on our channel but this one had to be shot! The entire theme is based around the legendary Evel Knievel and boasts a 712 ci big block, Art Morrison chassis, Kugel front and rear independent suspension and phenomenal metal work throughout. This is truly an exceptional build so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@MarcStollmeyer]

He put more money into that car than Evil did all his stunt cars combined. Incredible Put a 4 point harness in it. Scary to see him get back in a 1,000hp car and the driver utters the words “this IS the shake down test”. ALA knows what can happen….

[@yazdan7774]

i swear this channel has the cleanest cars i've ever seen

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s what we’re always going for and so lucky getting to shoot this works of art

[@CyberDocUSA]

Do you remember the early 70's Evel Kneivel kid's toy where you'd put the motorcycle on the plastic ramp, yanked the geared plastic t-stick to wind the real wheel gyro then launch it? This car... Exceptional build and theme!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

The memories of those toys are great, Thank you 💯🇺🇸

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@LakesideCustoms36, yes sir and no batteries required for those toys.

[@florianpinto9999]

This is work of ART!!!!!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 🇺🇸💯

[@larrypeeples-yk1rg]

Really nice great colors

[@MattFaatimaK]

Holy MURICAAAA this thing is badass....especially since i fell in love with blue interior since the C8 came out

[@sickjohnson]

That is one wicked 55 Chevy man...Evel Knievel would love it no doubt...what a tribute!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 🇺🇸

[@LakesideCustoms36]

What an experience this was to be able to drive the car for the first time with the crew at AutotopiaLA. Some real motivation to see the response to the car and this gives our team the drive to finish the truck and return.

[@christophermarechal5017]

Tony, Great pleasure to meet you and video Evel 55’. Incredible craftsmanship and super unique!! Thank you for allowing us to showcase your ride.🙌

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you Tony. I’m looking forward to the ramp truck and shooting some of your other rides…that Cuda 😎

[@windnsea1103]

look at you go! Great car.. Why have I not heard of this "cuda"?

[@PETERNESS]

as a kid in a brand new country who could not speak a word of english i remember a christmas in the hostel we stayed at and i recieved a pump up evel knevel stunt bike and that helped me to adjust ,DAMM i cannot wait to see the RAMP TRUCK

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

​@@AutotopiaLA WOW wtf all pure motor iove it !!

[@greym6436]

Simply in humble words… Bad Ass.. Done right.🤘🏽

[@ljsites]

Evil Knievel was a death defying stuntman, and a P.T. Barnum style showman. This car reflects the go and the breath taking performance.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

He was a a pioneer that opened the gates for a ton of people for sure.

[@supersport57]

Shawn, this car is nothing but awesome craftsmanship.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

💯

[@fnaauto7282]

Wow every 55 should be chopped like that it looks killer!

[@HITEKSTRANGER]

VERY NICE

[@DeezLouize]

Robbie use to live down the street from my grandparents in Sequim Wa.. we would sometimes catch him mowing his grass and he would ride wheelies on his lawnmower. RIP Robbie

[@email4664]

23:33 Wentworth street-Great build, and always appreciate your videos

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and you know the location! Killer build

[@mariqueflores3342]

Speechless, this car is a Gem

[@Hayabusa-ll7fo]

Insanely sick build...congrats

[@Flying_Dollar_Motorsports]

That scheme is soooooooo freaking cool.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Nothing like it and over the top test pure class

[@richardjohnson7638]

‘Merica! ❤️🇺🇸🤘🏼😎🤘🏼 Keep up the good work, gentlemen - - much love. Stars, suede, and side exit pipes. Winning! Oh yea - And tons of BALLS!! Giddy up!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely a great unique build right there

[@CarlDraper]

i really hope you feature the truck at some point too, that'd be cool

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. Would love to see this on the ramp truck then maybe pull this off and show some of the 712 ci doing some pulls!

[@bigmountain7561]

October 20, 1973 JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, I was 12 years old and watched Evel jump 14 School Buses. My Dad took me and it was Awesome. Then when I moved to Dunedin and heard he was living in Clearwater I was amazed. A lot of my friends had drank with him but I missed out because it would have been a pleasure to have a beer with him. Great Video Shawn, Can’t wait to see the Ramp Truck!!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

I never has the pleasure to watch him perform, must of been crazy. Ramp truck coming along nicely.💯

[@WisdomOverWicked777Rules]

Yeah I was 12 years old at that time too Born in 61 I moved to Clearwater Florida in 1997 I once saw Knievel riding his motorcycle down Gulf to Bay boulevard. The female judge that he had in his case was named Amy Williams I had her as my judge also in the year 2000. Wish I had tried to look him up but I didn't.

[@richheider8455]

Such a rad 55 shoebox with a mountain motor Fit and finish is phenomenal Would definitely put a smile on Evel Knievel face 😲😎🫡

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly amazing build and I’d bet Evel would approve

[@richheider8455]

@@AutotopiaLA I've always preferred the 55 body style in the Tri fives era

[@philclark1688]

Great concept

[@AutotopiaLA]

Class build for sure

[@bodine2537]

Love how clean and simple that engine bay is, cleanest I think I’ve ever seen and white, my favorite color , awesome ride Mr Tony 👍🏼

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you ❤

[@danielmesery2904]

That's a WOW😁

[@AutotopiaLA]

For sure

[@loteazy]

Everything about that 55 was badass

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@khabaaustralia]

THAT EVEL 55 put a smile on my face, loved it.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

😃😃 full smile here as well. Thank you

[@khabaaustralia]

@@LakesideCustoms36 incredible build Tony, hat off to you. The thought that went into the metal work's amazing. Skill & Talent at it's best. Well done and so glad your son dared you to do the Evel build, he was a legend as is your car.

[@mauryballstein8863]

What a gorgeous car! You never see all blue interiors like this. It’s always red. This is one badass theme car.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 👍🇺🇸

[@monsieurnigaud]

never change a winning theme!@@LakesideCustoms36

[@tonymanna9160]

What a monster

[@LakesideCustoms36]

A monster big block ! 💯🇺🇸

[@georgef1176]

Beautiful car. I love the exhaust stain even matches the theme.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

We monitor the exhaust stain to make sure she’s tuned😂😂

[@georgef1176]

I love the stain. I love the build brother. Well done.

[@frankiealbritton9381]

Wow 😳

[@al9030]

Wow Sean..What an Amazing Car!! ..that colorful motor dropped in.that white compartment is Unbelievable..What a Gem!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly incredible build. Love the choices they made along the way

[@al9030]

@@AutotopiaLA ya that motor looks like a piece of candy in that engine compartment..like a toy model growing up

[@PernellHammond]

Wow, this is truly beautiful (dare I say perfect)!!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Not quite perfect yet. Always a work in progress 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m with you all the way!

[@jeremiahshields7827]

In the words of a famous sensi " Hory sheeet!". That engine bay looks like its out of Heaven.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

I might know who that is😂😂 💯

[@carlhayes2299]

I've been a customizer for 45 years and that is the most finely detailed car builds that I have ever seen. I grew up watching the greatest motorcycle jumper to ever live and I personally think that this is the best tribute vehicle of all time. Amazing car in every way. Nice job and oh by the way, in the customizing game there is no such thing as over the top. Because the team that built this car I'm sure has the next great one in the wings. Beautiful car, Amazing build

[@williammillerbis-mccord1142]

I am on the team at Lakeside Customs that built this car and would like to thank you for the compliment from all of us.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

We are totally humbled by the compliment, we also grew up watching the man. You never know when any build might be the last so we made sure to get this one pumped out now. 🇺🇸💯🇺🇸😎

[@stantrisinhro]

A gallon per mile show car. Evel is looking down proud.

[@FrisellFan01]

Well, a 55 Chevy.... my favorite year... this is beautiful....never seen anything like this.....

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you !😃

[@D-mob5563]

The level of craftsmanship is amazing 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree

[@richmond4471]

Lol...

[@tylerstephen6053]

Awesome. I want to see the truck car combo when complete.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

To be continued for sure .💯🇺🇸

[@AutotopiaLA]

When it’s done we’ll show you I promise

[@bryanwashington9511]

Raw power and sitting low looking so clean!

[@frankhoffer3504]

Mechanical and design is phenomenal. I love the sound. If kineval was alive he'd love it. Thanks again Shawn for another awesome 👌 video

[@jamesmarze9850]

Evel knievals legacy still lives on. Nice build

[@LakesideCustoms36]

😎👍

[@jimcockburn4652]

I really love the blue suede interior, that engine is producing some good numbers which must be great publicity.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This whole car is over the top but done with total class and creativity

[@Handlehandlebars]

The sound of that motor is amazing. So throaty and deep

[@jeffwoollings3198]

Can't wait to see the ramp truck. Beautiful work dude

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Ramp truck coming 🔥

[@nickrose7592]

Evel K…. Fuck yes! I grew with up him. Long Island, NY God bless 🙏🏻 Awesome build❤

[@rickstrandberg6398]

This is one of the greatest cars I've ever seen! Great job!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you for the compliment. Means a ton🇺🇸

[@ragnarok5056]

Absolutely astonishing build🎉 - but it needs a safety harness too

[@hugh-iu7vo]

A very cool car nice build

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you .💯

[@brianhinkemeyer1776]

Ordinarily I don't think I would really like a car like this one but HOLY COW Hat's off to every pair of hands that helped build this beautiful machine. Just WOW/10

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@brianhinkemeyer1776]

@@LakesideCustoms36 I've done more than a couple extensive restoration jobs with my old man so I can fully appreciate the amount of time, effort, and relentless attention to detail it takes to finish any car let alone something at the highest level. Do you have any idea how many man hours y'all have in the car? I know it's in the thousands for sure.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me but this is truly exceptional on all points

[@williammillerbis-mccord1142]

Thank you 🎉

[@For_the_love_of_mint]

The bronze is 🔥🔥🔥

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely

[@veto8792]

Can’t wait to see the matching ramp truck he’s building. Please show it on the channel.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Ramp truck incoming 😎 soon.

[@rixkafer56]

Love the evel theme ! Always a fan

[@LakesideCustoms36]

A fan for life . 😀

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Lots of great childhood memories watching him

[@rbszx14r56]

Very cool 55

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exceptional build

[@joeymccullough2716]

Absolutely bitchin’ ride! Helmets off to the builder.👍Robbie & his dad would be very proud.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

That was the goal. 🇺🇸💯

[@R.J.1]

Oh man, this thing is insanely cool. Yo! Bring that up here to Minnesota for Back to the 50's, June 23rd-25th

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Sounds fun.

[@mattmayers3012]

This is how all tribute builds should be!!! Amazing car love the attention to detail I'd turn those pipes down so the paint doesn't get messed up..

[@LakesideCustoms36]

We found the pipes turned down creates to much dust blow back, it’s only a light exhaust dust and not much heat to burn. 🤙

[@mattmayers3012]

@@LakesideCustoms36 Car looks great man nice touch with the seats!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love the turn up…no dust issues and the discoloring of the paint is pretty cool imo

[@raymondanderson751]

Just an insane amount of work in that gem, not my taste but wasn't built for me and it's definitely an amazing car, great job dude.

[@мясистый_кокон]

На часах 9:03 я только что проснулся и меня встречает прекрасное видео! Спасибо, парни! Привет из России;)

[@Ju1cyBruc3y]

This might be my favorite build I’ve seen on the channel! Truly an amazing ride.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 🔥

[@fishpony1211]

That is my favorite color combo… white with blue interior. Holy shit that car is sick

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Good gracious. That is an EPIC homage. Don't jump it plz. (for real tho, all builders and visionaries involved, back pats/tip of the hat)

[@LakesideCustoms36]

No jumping here, A bit to old now.💯💯

[@williammillerbis-mccord1142]

Thank you

[@alliedspaservice]

Great video Tony!! You are definitely on top of your game.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thanks Mike💯👌

[@DeadEnDCrew]

damn Shawn i smelt the fumes from the engine by just looking at the thumbnail!!

[@Anuskasv0]

Fantastic, so many cool details.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Detail city for sure, about drive us crazy.🤬

[@AutotopiaLA]

So many details!

[@larreamma1519]

This is above and beyond amazing!! Evel & Robbie would be proud !! 🤯

[@LakesideCustoms36]

That was our goal ! 🇺🇸

[@walter9724]

Thumbs up to the builders who did a great job. Not sure I've seen a big block that big. The gold and white really suit that body style. I owned a black and white 55 for 10 years and I tell you I wish I still owned it. It had a 2 inch top chop and ran a stock 350Chevy and ran black moon eyes wheels and really looked tough.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

We all love the 55,s . 💯🇺🇸

[@ChristopherTrott]

So clean its like a model!

[@jimk7882]

Wow that blue made the build.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

That also will be the color of the ramp truck.

[@electricwork3155]

Nicest I’ve seen….period👍🏻

[@LakesideCustoms36]

🇺🇸🙏

[@adrianstanciu6132]

Looks like Sinister in white version!👏👏❤

[@LakesideCustoms36]

That was the goal. Thank you 🙏

[@NXT_LVL]

The upswept blast pipe stye side exit says everything you need to know, before you see the BLUE interior. Its a statement for sure

[@LakesideCustoms36]

The exhaust is not for show . 😎🔥

[@55Dag]

IMO the 55 2 door hardtop is the coolest hotrod ever made (I might be biased because I have one). I'm not of fan of builds that are wild over the top but.....this build is AWESOME. Incredible craftsman with a vision. Top 3 of all the 55 builds that I've seen videos of.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Wow, You love them like us. Thank you 😎

[@WordToMomsYo]

Absolutely brilliant build.. The quality of the components and the effort invested in the clean lines... It's simply gorgeous. This one definitely deserved an episode of its own.. And I'd love to see footage of it once the motor and transmission performance has been properly tuned and broken-in, i bet this thing is gonna go like stink.

[@ryanperry9472]

Shawn, I am not even a full minute into this video and it is already my favorite! Even Knievel for the win dude!!!!!!!!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

These guys make it happen for sure .💯🇺🇸

[@robray7106]

Lakeside knocked it out of the park! Absolutely beautiful and creative! The theme is one of the coolest tributes.😊

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 🤙

[@ericdishington428]

Sick!

[@lightinbrian5938]

Definitely thumbs up on every comment. Bad ass car!!

[@kens8903]

I usually don’t care these type of builds but this is amazing.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Happy you like it🤙

[@stevenparker6415]

Bring it back and lets see what 712ci can really do

[@AutotopiaLA]

With the ramp truck!

[@shawnwhite9386]

Absolutely incredible! This is one of the best builds I’ve ever seen!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly incredible build on all points

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Wow, Thank you for the kind words😎

[@henrysmifth536]

R.i.p. Robbie 😢🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@LakesideCustoms36]

😎🇺🇸

[@Nicolas_Carras]

Timeless kitsch. This car will appeal to kids. Straight out of a cartoon. A piece of art.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Totally agree

[@Justin-bz1dp]

Is 55 b632 in at

[@monsieurnigaud]

like the cars of the dick tracey movie. bad ass funny mean and clean

[@derekweaver776]

The best 55 I've ever seen! Awesome build!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 🇺🇸

[@bspeers1]

Very cool tribute to Evel Tony! Thanks for bringing it out to Shawn. Look forward to seeing it on the ramp truck! The car is going to be in demand to be seen at the various car shows. Hope it comes to Toronto next March! Thanks Shawn for doing such a great job!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

We will need to update when the truck is done for sure. Has been a fun project, Toronto sounds fun!💯

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Since I've subscribed the day I watched the first vlog, I saw you've shown some really incredible builds cars anybody would want to own that lakeside customs is primo!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 💯

[@darrenbrisson4336]

@Tony Gomez you made it a theme car but not gaudy in your face man I love the hood and induction system I'm not a bid dub type wheel fan but I like all aspects of the build and wouldn't change a thing love the stance love the color combo even kneel in everyway definitely a 19 out of 10 where's your youtube channel I'll subscribe for sure

[@darrenbrisson4336]

@Tony Gomez it's the thinking outside the box thinking of ways too totally blow their minds drop their jaws I love the way you made it not like every other twenty million like it 55 chevy cool the way you worked the windshield down in front but retained the rear glass putting a cool rake on the roof as well and took out the front vent glass magnifico!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one makes my Top 10 list for sure! Such a cool creative build all around

[@darrenbrisson4336]

@Tony Gomez hi Tony just want to ask, do you know a serious car collector who'd want something super rare, $65,000 usd. It's a 1914 scrib boot rocket cycle car a car made from a bike. All original, it's in a registry, and when it was inducted, the registry made a big deal out of it only three known in canada this is the only complete one if you want to know what one looks like there's one in a museum in Detroit it's green the lad who owns it is jn his upper 70's and doesn't like tire kickers all I'd want is a tiny fee finders fee you know somebody with money who's willing to come to ottawa canada the nations capital city and go see and bring money that's firm they only grt one he will not entertain another visit or except a call again this guy has cool shit I wish I could send you picks of his 56 Fairlane 40,000 he wants you'd cream your pants all original never molested true survivor red and black with white and black interior all original 312 third engine all numbers matching car has provenance was the embassy of South Africa's car in the 50s their president did some bad shit and our defenbakker prime Minister at the time kicked their consolite out of canada and had a auction of all the possessions of the embassy were sold this car has papers to state that fact you should see his daughters 71 ls5 red with black stripes cowl induction hood chevelle convertible he's been offered 70,000 says no its my daughters this old guys not hurting for money and will not budge on his prices if somebody wants something really truly unique in their collection this is it :six one three-five five zero-one five two one: if you know any serious collectors this is no bullshit no fakeree don't send me money they have to come see the vehicle for themselves no pictures it's all in one piece it's yellow and is in really decent shape for a survivor come and buy it then and there no bullshit no haggling it's not American pickers this is an opertunity for someone to own something really cool this is garage kept not a piece of shit again this old man doesn't like tire kickers only chance is the first chance Tony I'm sure you some people who have money 65,000 not much and would like to have something truly unique something that only museums have if so you can reach me at that number day and night any help you can give would be most appreciated thanks again and can't wait to see what comes out next from lakeside customs

[@user-zy4ql7rs7h]

What a beast!!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

#Beastmode🇺🇸

[@iansharpe8420]

Amazing build.

[@texscrotum2497]

I fuggin LOVE IT!❤…AWESOME tribute…that blue suede interior is just a pure acid rush lol 👍👍👍👍👍

[@LakesideCustoms36]

A rush for sure. Thank you

[@yaitsjo8162]

This is now my favorite tri five... what an absolutely beautiful car... major props to all involved in the build

[@LakesideCustoms36]

That was our goal . Thank you 🇺🇸😎

[@poohp.5824]

One sick 55🤘🏾

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Thank you 👌

[@trifive_era]

One bad 55!! Great episode guys!!

[@LakesideCustoms36]

The boys at AutotopiaLA are bad ass!😎

[@mediumjumbo7484]

What a Kooooool ride 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@LakesideCustoms36]

🇺🇸

[@Oldfolks420]

Thank you

[@EYSSEN2001]

This build was tastefully done and he didn’t put a crazy air brush painting on it

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Our goal was not getting to cartoon status for sure.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

WHAT A VISION. WHEN MONEY IS NO OBJECT ONLY A TOOL TO PERFECTION

[@LakesideCustoms36]

A bunch of long days spent on this one.❤

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!!!!!! 👍 🍻

[@AutotopiaLA]

So good

[@kennethalbert4653]

3:45 Yes ! Well put

[@travisalbritton605]

Bad ass love it . Have to have it back after it broke in . Cool ass hell

[@LakesideCustoms36]

We will turn it up next time 💯

[@rodneyharouff5739]

REAL NICE!!

[@raymondsheffield5366]

ABSOLUTE AMERICAN EVEL. Evel and Robbie wold have loved it.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

That was our goal , to make them proud💯🇺🇸🇺🇸