Chevy’s SSR Convertible Truck - Here’s Why You Should Buy One!

In this 33rd video you will get to see a 2003 Chevy SSR. This car is unmistakably one the coolest vehicles on the road and guaranteed to turn head. It is a cross between a truck and a convertible. It is a powerful muscle car with an incredible engine with an unbelievable 0-60! It is practical and fun to drive and has the power for burnouts too. The colours just pop on these cars, with the added fact that so few were made over 4 years they are made for collectors. If you can buy one - They are guaranteed to make you money as a collector car in the long run!
In case you are keeping Track this is Episode 33 of Classic Car ChitChat Videos!
I hope my Classic Car ChitChat video’s make you smile. I do them in my spare time because I truly love cars and my intentions are simply to honour the beautiful cars I get to see and to really understand the passion and love of the vehicle by the driver (or caretaker as Jay Leno would say) of the car. I also understand too that my videos perhaps lack the polish calibre of great KZbinrs like: Doug DeMuro, Scotty Kilmer, and of course my favourite Supercar Blondie. I also know that I can’t even come close the quality & finish you get from the likes of Jeremy Clarkson and the boys at Top Gear. I think they use a little fancier equipment than my little iPhone… LOL
Mission Statement:
My Objective through creating these videos is to shine the spotlight on people who love their vehicles whether it be a car, motorcycle, or even a bicycle…. Bottom line is if it has wheels and you love it then let’s show that passion to the world!
Equipment Used:
Camera - Just an iPhone SE (Nothing fancy - which proves anyone can use whatever you have handy to make a video… you don’t need really expensive equipment)
Gimbal - DJI OM4 - For that ultra-smooth cinematic look. (To be honest... still not quite sure how to use it but one day I will figure it out!)
Audio - Rode Wireless GO II (I gotta be honest… this is really the biggest investment that was made… I wish there was a cheaper option but after the first couple of videos I soon realized that audio quality is important and hopefully better than the onboard mic on the iPhone!
Contact Details: If you have any questions or just want to chat you can reach me through all the (non-traditional) typical ways through the following:
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Email - [e-mail]
If you have read this far, then I thank you. As always, I truly appreciate your “thumbs-up”, and by leaving your comments it demonstrates to me that I managed to get you involved and hopefully made you smile. Most importantly when you subscribe to my channel then you are truly acknowledging my effort to help share with others like you my passion and love for “all things that have wheels” and honouring the people who take care of them.
Thank You
Kevin

[@TheReckoningYard]

Man, when I was a kid an ssr was a dream car of mine, it was so quirky and unique, nothing like it on the road. Great video!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Definitely a head turner and a really cool car!

[@jonoxthomascito6516]

What a gem glad I even got to see it

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Jonox, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. This is one of those underated cars. They are so unique and still tun heads at every traffic light.. So much fun to drive too.

[@michaeldimech4547]

That has to be the coolest truck on the road with a very cool owner! Great video and chit chatting, you two had me laughing! I really like his old-school approach of describing the car… it’s nice to hear cubic inches etc., after all a chev V8 is a chev V8. Perfect blend of modern and old for both the truck and the driver! I want one now :).

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Michael.. we’ll said and I couldn’t agree more. The objective of my videos is to share the passion the car’s “caretaker “ has about their car and allow them an opportunity to share that passion in a friendly “not in your face” style. It’s not about the specs but the person!

[@villyrivera6856]

I just purchased a black, 2004, SSR with only 26,500 miles ... A fun car ! I mean truck !

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Billy, first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. I had to laugh.. is it a car or a truck.. the debate continues. However what is clear that it is brilliant in every way. People always stare at it and they are left with a sense of wonder. What colour is yours?

[@lifewithme1353]

** update ** If you didn't already know, this is not a 350 5.7L engine, it's a 327 5.3L in it .... for 2005 and 2006 the put the ls2 6.0 which is from the gto, trailblazer ss and the corvette, and in 2006 if you got the manual you had around 400hp

[@joshuadrazin5814]

And the 6 speed didn't come out until 2005

[@aaronwilson5762]

Also the 5.3 is actually 325 cubic inches and in no way really related to the old 327 small block

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you so much for watching my videos and for clarifying the details.

[@jasonsanders49]

Yes it's a 5.3L vortec 6 speed 4L60E automatic transmission they made it in purple not blue I'm looking at the possibility of buying one with the LS1 corvette engine great trucks although I wish they had a spare tire but they only have a tire inflation kit behind the drivers seat because underneath were the spare should be is where the battery is mounted it is also a fuel injection system not a carburetor of any type

[@omarhanraman9133]

This has given me a chance to appreciate what an interesting truck this is. I'm planning to buy one now. Thank you for sharing.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Right on!

[@NealChauhan]

Love the chemistry with the owner in this video! Such a stunning ride 🔥

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks Neal.. Frank is definitely a really cool guy and loves his cars.

[@davidbusekrus2336]

I have changed from owning Corvettes recently. Bought myself a 2004 Red SSR. Love it !! 2/2022

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

David.. first off thank you so very much for watching my videos I truly appreciate it😀. I agree the SSR is something else!

[@steveriley1178]

Absolutely one of the coolest cars Chevy made. Still turns heads today. Cool video - very funny - you've started a dating site for Frank!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you Steve. Frank is an awesome gentleman 😀

[@ordinarymatt]

thanks I'm picking up one this spring as my beach runner when its too cold for the Harley. This was informative I love the enthusiasm.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Matt, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). You are also going to pick up a true gem of a car. I bet you can't wait until the spring. 😊

[@bobboal3492]

I love my 2005 Asphalt Black Supercharged SSR with only 51,000 miles. Lots of fun..

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Bob, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the "caretakers"of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). You nailed it. This truly is such an awesome (and let's not forget - fun) truck. All you need are the beach boys playing and you are good to go.

[@billwenzel2161]

They are a neat car. A bit concerned about an owner who says the engine is a 350 V8 with a 4 barrel carb when in fact the engine is 5.3L (323 cubic inch) and fuel injected.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Bill, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. In all fairness Frank is getting up there in age 😊. He has several cars as you will see on my videos and keeps insisting he won't buy more.. But falls in love with cool cars like this one and he will be the first to admit it's hard to keep track of them all. If you get a chance check out the video on his 67 Corvette Stingray video.. It will leave you speechless.

[@parkermc353]

I have an 04 ssr in yellow and I love driving it everyday

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Parker first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. Before I made this video with Frank I did not realize either as to how cool the truck is. Practical, fun to drive and definitely a head turner- especially in yellow 😆

[@roncarter1958]

Another great video Kevin… with a great guy (Frank Cohn) and another of his great rides. Thanks for continuing with this series of videos

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you Ron.. I could not agree with you more. Frank is one hell of a guy. Now if only we could find him a nice lady 😀

[@juliafinch359]

I've always wondered about these retro cars and I have to say I am now hooked. I see them often here in California but never had a chance to really appreciate the uniqueness of this amazing car. Kevin as always your videos always make me smile and I love your approach of taking a fun look at the car and getting to know the owner. My only complaint is that I tried calling Frank with the number you posted in the video but couldn't get through. LOL

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you Julia. It really is a cool car and really fun to drive around in.

[@joeparrino3745]

Not 4 barrel ,FI ,have a red 05 absolutely love it

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Joe, first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. Thank you also for the clarification. They truly are an incredible car that is overlooked by so many.

[@derekgaliee4351]

Love your channel

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Derek.. first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intent is to share the love and passion people like you and I who love our cars refer to them as members of our family.. and in some cases loved more than certain members of our families:)

[@susanball7925]

This is a really cool car. I have never seen one up close until your video. I loved the phone number for Frank too. I think I will try and dial it 😀

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Susan.. totally right.. cool car and even cooler owner

[@derekgaliee4351]

Awesome Vehicle 👍💯😄

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Derek.. first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. I could not agree with you more a beautiful car often overlooked.

[@derekgaliee4351]

Sorry I meant to say these weren't supposed to be High Volume vehicles that some of the blogs & podcast & magazines & some you tubers guys don't understand ! Love your car ! Keep up The Good work 🙂

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks again Derek.. it is my humble way of sharing stories about cars and their caretakers as Jay Leno said.

[@williamboner7313]

I have a yellow one and love mine

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

William, first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. Personally, I had always seen them driving down the road and thought ‘wow what the heck was that’. It wasn’t until I met Frank that I really got a good chance to ge

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Up close and personal that I fell in love with it even more. I love the yellow one too.. just perfect car.. enjoy!

[@davidrountree9162]

Looking to buy one now

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

David.. first of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing. The SSR is a beautiful car/truck. It always creates a conversation and people just stand and look at it because it is so unique and cool.

[@kevinmiele5289]

i traded 2015 srt challenger 392 38k for a 2006 black silver ssr chrome package 16k in aug 22 upgraded radio chrome package ....I think because of my golf bags fit perfectly and convertible it was a steal

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Kevin, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). Isn’t it just one amazing car… turns heads every time.

[@JoeHeine]

Come buy mine!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Joe, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. These have to be one of the coolest cars out there. What colour is yours?

[@ronniehunsucker3151]

Have you replaced the hydraulic. Cyl. Or had them rebuilt.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Hi Ronnie, sorry for the delay but Frank is a busy man. The answer is yes he had to get the hydraulics replaced. Fortunately he found a guy in Canada that had a pair and was able to get them off him.

[@derekgaliee4351]

I am considering buying A Plymouth Prowler have seen about 7 under 5,000 Miles

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Derek.. I love those.. if you are in the Toronto area I would love to make a video about her.

[@xyzyyz]

That’s funny. He thinks it’s carbureted. 😊

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

William, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to showcase the car and also allow the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. My goal is to honour the car and the car lover. My apologies if there was any error here on behalf of the owner or myself. Our intention is never to mislead but showcase incredible cars that often are overlooked by so many people. The SSR in my view is an incredible car that is a head turner and will always be one.

[@xyzyyz]

@@ClassicCarChitChat I wasn’t criticizing. I was just amused by him wanting and buying a toy because he has money and is not a mechanic, just a car lover. 👍

[@CONTENDER791]

Fuel injection , not a 4 barrell.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Contender, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). I will certainly share your feedback with Frank.

[@jerelminor1523]

Its not a 350 its a 5.3

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Jerel, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the "caretakers"of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). Thank you for sharing the details. I will definitely share with the owner.