Cold Start & Rowing Gears~ 1964 Chevelle 496ci Stroker (Getting Groceries!)

[@randallfrank5682]

Nice to see that this beautiful car doesn't have 20 inch wheels and skinny tires.

[@leojt9423]

@@randallfrank5682 old school !!!

[@RamenNoodlePackets]

@@leojt9423 Shes just the way she should be, shes beautiful. Thanks for not mutilating her.

[@leojt9423]

@@RamenNoodlePacketsthank you!!

[@RamenNoodlePackets]

@@leojt9423 You're welcome, again she is a gorgeous beast. It deserves to be preserved and not bastardized. Motor stuff, you know giving them a pace maker n such i don't mind but all the body mods and rims and electronic crap and revamping their interiors, nah man. makes me cry.

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

Agreed. Putting those 20 inch rims on a beautiful classic makes it look like a clown car.

[@sqr2024]

Great seeing a young guy enjoying old muscle.

[@leojt9423]

Thank you! My father was a mechanic, I grew up turning wrenches.

[@greenidguy9292]

I’m the proud owner of a 70 LS6 Chevelle, although these days it has more than its original 450 horsepower…respect brother, sweet ride!

[@leojt9423]

Hey thank you, and to you too!!! 1970 LS6 is a dream car!

[@540chevhell9]

Groceries $35 Fuel $65 !!! Speed camera ticket $165!! But worth it ! Subbed !!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you very much!!!

[@brianscustomcanvas1911]

That's wicked funny😃 can't tell I'm from New England by that phrase😂🤣😂 you forgot $500.00 in tires. But you are a 100% on point. Back in my day no camera just a pile of guy hanging out watching burn outs in town and bracket racing.

[@jeffcornelison888]

The great thing about this video is that this guy actually drives the car the way that it was meant to be driven. Bad ass video!👍

[@leojt9423]

Well thanks man!

[@londolly]

if you like slow , things a pig

[@altered148fiat]

@@londolly he scared of it drive that bitch like you stole it.

[@laming2006]

@@londolly LOL! Says the guy that drives a mini-van!

[@Slicey007]

One of the greatest sound "tracks" ever. I'm 51, son to a father who grew up in this era who always had muscle cars. I will own one someday too!

[@trevorjameson3213]

Man that was great, and the sound is perfect! My Dad had a '65 Chevelle with the 327 350HP 4-speed. He bought it new, it was the light blue color. I remember it when I was a kid. Beautiful car and pretty fast. I remember as a little kid standing up in the back seat and saying "Daddy go fast!" and he would punch it and pin me to the seat! Great memories! He sold it around '74 unfortunately, but I will never forget it, awesome car.

[@leojt9423]

@@trevorjameson3213 what a great memory man, thank you for sharing! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Nicholas-cn5vk]

It's been a long time since I've heard the sounds, and seen the sight of my happiest times as a teenager when these cars were new! You have an old mans thanks, young man.

[@leojt9423]

Hey thank you! I appreciate that a lot!

[@jacksimmons3895]

One of my favorite cars of all time. I grew up with these in High school. Nice to see one still out there still having fun....ENJOY!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you! Glad to have it and still be enjoying it.

[@kimmorrison9169]

When you (and I) were in high school these didn’t carry 496 stroker big blocks. Maybe a 327 with a little extra.

[@stevestock2439]

Fantastic, nothing better than a stroked bigblock chevelle. You are a lucky man!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!! It’s a fun car and was a fun build

[@JOHNTHE8TH1]

Thanks, brings back memories of my 1965 mustang 289 w/top-loader 4speed manual

[@bubbarub1839]

There ya go… Put some AI behind a 289 Hypo, and a T-5 Speed, that would be fun!!!

[@ssaafur]

I grew up in a ‘67 Chevrolet Malibu. 327 4 barrel. Some years later my dad and I bought a 70 Stingray with a 427c, Edelbrock Torquer and Herman Headers in to straight side pipes. Cam was updated and pistons were bored: It was lovely to throw those gears. This video made me relive those days. Thank you.

[@leojt9423]

Thank you for sharing!! That sounds like an amazing car.

[@RobBjorgan]

So many great memories of mine 327 four speed Also had 66 and a 69 SS

[@leojt9423]

That’s awesome! I love those years too. Very cool!

[@motorcityrcattack9872]

BEAUTIFUL car. Nothing like that big block sound. That red interior is bangin too. I dig it.

[@leojt9423]

Thank you man, it’s a good car!

[@frankfitz3421]

Thanks for the ride! 👍

[@jimmyjimbo61]

Love it! Hard to find a simple and nice old school build anymore. And it has a nice 496 in it! Cool car. Never change it...

[@leojt9423]

Thank you very much!!

[@jamesmcgill363]

Thank for the video . My first car was 64 Malibu SS . 4 speed . It was a blast to drive . Man this brings back memories . Imagine this at 16 ! I remember laying rubber down in all 4 gears many times . We changed the flywheel out to 9 inch and made a big difference when running through the gears .

[@leojt9423]

That’s awesome man! Thank you for sharing that!!

[@brucedeerhaven]

Same here with a 283/220 hp. Pretty strong but lacked that “kick ass” speed. Replaced many a clutch & blew the engine once. Next car was a ‘70 Chevelle SS396. Now that car was a Beast!

[@hornetbrown]

Built for speed...and terrorizing the streets!

[@leojt9423]

Sure is!!

[@Chevyssboy138]

He don’t have streets he gots fields 😂

[@corylynch315]

Man I'm building and 64 right now and this is what keeps me going. Awesome car and video.

[@leojt9423]

Well thank you!!! Good luck with the build, let me know if you have any questions!

[@74SD455TA]

So kicks ass! Great car with a really great owner/driver, I can tell and I am 66 yrs old.

[@leojt9423]

Thank you for the kind words! Still cruising it all these years later!

[@antonleimbach648]

Beautiful. Good of you to wear that lap belt on that bench seat. I wrecked my 72’ when I went around a curve fast and slid all the way over into the passenger side of the bench. I still had one hand on the wheel as I slid over and I pulled the wheel too far which turned the car way to the left and I hit a concrete light pole. I was so embarrassed when the police showed up. I had to pay for that light pole.

[@leojt9423]

Glad you live to tell the tale!! These old cars are dangerous, especially when they have a lot of power. Gotta have some form of seatbelt!

[@GatesRapes]

When I was very young, my older bro had a real 67 SS , no power anything - blue / black 396 4speed 4:11 factory car , headers to big of a cam and all that jazz, absolute handful til he blowed it , parked it - I'd come from school and row through the gears , in the early 80's - , he and I both miss that car !! Sold it for neàr nothing by today's standards, buyers put a small block in it & totaled it

[@leojt9423]

That sounds like a perfect spec car! A shame it got totaled. But the story lives on!

[@xyz-g3w6b]

The Chevy V8 and Ducati V twin at idle and at full pelt are the sexist sounds on the road! Thanks for taking us shopping 🤠👍

[@leojt9423]

Thank YOU for watching!!!

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

I was 13 when this car was built. It was part of my growing up.

[@leojt9423]

Love it, thanks for sharing!

[@chuckcoats1515]

I have a 454 in my 57 Chevy Belair and I'm going to pull the engine out in a couple of months and rebuild it. I'm going to stroke it to a 496 and install a new set of 265 AFR heads, fresh cam and new pistons. Can't wait to get started on it. Very nice running car you got there ! Thanks for sharing

[@leojt9423]

@@chuckcoats1515 nice plan! Those are heads I have too. The torque is wild!

[@wreckum56]

Nothing like cubic inch and torque!

[@leojt9423]

No replacement for displacement!

[@DenaliShep]

This is the most fun I've ever had riding around with someone running errands

[@leojt9423]

Well I really appreciate that!!! Thank you!

[@robjones8733]

Dang! 😳 What a machine you have, thanks for sharing!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you for watching!

[@brianscustomcanvas1911]

Riding with you brought me back to when I use to go to Amherst car show last Sunday of every month in NH. I truly miss those yrs. I had a 66 nova ss 327. Thanks again for the ride😁

[@leojt9423]

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you enjoyed. I miss the big New England car shows too.

[@paulacri604]

Damn, does this car bring back memories or what ? Bought a used 64 Chevelle 2 door hardtop back in 70 with a 6 cyl, 3 speed stick. A few months later, the Chevelle was sporting a complete [and additional built] 68-302 Z 28 motor, Pontiac Muncie 4 speed and a 66 GTO posi 3.90 gear rear. Hooker headers with a complete exhaust behind the rear wheels. Painted 68 Caddy Nottingham Green (emerald green). Car originally silver. Fun car to drive for 10 years and quick cause it was so light ! Surprised a lot of drivers on the street. Sold the car less engine in 1980 (stuck in a 30 over 327 , sold the Z motor separately). Can't tell you how many times I wished I had kept this car [but it was many] !

[@leojt9423]

Love this!!!! This is the stuff that makes owning and ripping these old cars around so worth it. Thanks for sharing man!! I love that color and that drivetrain combination too.

[@paulacri604]

@@leojt9423 Thanks, I spent a lot of time and effort on this build. The one before it was a 55 Chevy 210 with a 500+hp 331ci Corvette small block, Muncie 4 speed and a 4.11 posi rear. Best time in quarter with 4.88, 11.96 and 114+mph. Like a dummy I sold this car too and that was the reason for buying the 64 Chevelle.

[@leojt9423]

@@paulacri604 wow sounds like an absolute w ripper of a car! We always regret selling them.

[@paulacri604]

@@leojt9423 Yup both these cars were no slouches. Back in that time frame (late 60's, very early 70's) I worked part time in an automotive speed shop [while going to college full time] so I couldn't drive a non mover. Never drag raced the 64 but it motivated along quite well and surprised a whole bunch of drivers [on the street] as it was so light (3100 lbs+ w/o driver). Ah yes, those were the days ! Gone but experiences never to be forgotten !

[@leojt9423]

@@paulacri604 thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@Robert-qh4xn]

Nothing like a fast car and a country backroad.

[@leojt9423]

@@Robert-qh4xn that’s what I’m saying 😎

[@coryhartman1578]

Those have to be 40 series flowmasters. Know them very well. Beauty! Runs as clean is it looks

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man! If I recall correctly I believe it’s the American Thunder 3” system. May be based on the 40 series mufflers though?

[@mikeb3153]

Sounds similar to a summit 2 trap before the traps blow

[@rctopfueler2841]

Could be super 60s ,no matter it sounds awsome looks to kill great video

[@laming2006]

Superb car. Sounds SOOO good. I was also impressed that you played with it some, but always under conditions safe to do so and not anything even approaching "spode mode". Well done!

[@74SD455TA]

Grocery Getter!, pro stock from the days of Arnie "the farmer" Beswick!....days done by, really rocks!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!

[@johniorio7951]

damn...that was a blast....a virtual cruise in an old malibu!!!...man, I haven't been in one of those things in about 40 years...awesome.

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man! So glad you enjoyed it. It’s a great car

[@donweathersbee3199]

The same here. Wasn’t it weird watching him find reverse, when us old timers are use to a four speed in these old school cars. The first time I saw a New Chevelle I was 14 yrs old at Church ball practice. It was a beautiful 4/sp, bucket seats, maroon SS. Don’t know how she managed it but a girl was driving and said her husband had bought it a few weeks back. Well, just like a bunch of morons after practice 4 or 5 guys wanted her to give them a lift up the road so they hopped up on the trunk as she was backing out. Knowing her husband would be mad if he knew they were sitting on his car, She told them to get off, those old blue jeans with their rivets in the pockets, digging into the paint. Dad having two nice 55’s when I was growing up taught me to respect other people’s vehicles, never to lean against and never sit on anyone’s car, I knew better, and knew this wasn’t going to be good. With that she popped the clutch, and scattered them up the road for about 50 yards. Most of the five had road rash like from a motorcycle accident. They didn’t feel much up to playing ball for a couple of weeks. The next time I saw the car parked their were scratches from where the blue jeans rivets dug into the paint as they were slung off the trunk lid.

[@johniorio7951]

@@donweathersbee3199 great story...that sounds like the chick from american graffitti, a few years later.

[@terrancemabry8443]

You can’t tell me that you don’t get adrenaline rush from your car! It’s got be like owning the road 😊☝️

[@leojt9423]

You gotta be on your game giving that car the business!

[@calicoasting]

Cars like that need to be on the street !

[@leojt9423]

It terrorizes the streets!

[@calicoasting]

@leojt9423 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 YES!!!!!!!!

[@leojt9423]

@@calicoasting still driving it!!

[@kevintaylor8832]

Pretty car. Thanks for the ride and the burnouts!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you my friend!

[@genelyda1102]

The way it is done no distractions 😊 just enjoying Shift the six speed gears I had a multi four-speed and a 66 Corvette convertible with a while 327. It’s a good feeling every once in a while.😊

[@leojt9423]

Thanks for sharing!! Glad you can relate!

[@frankl.5153]

Very nice. Mine back in 1973 was a stock midnight blue 327cid/350hp SS convertible with a Muncie 4spd. Sold it about a year later. The next day after the sale, I was told the guy totaled it.

[@leojt9423]

Wow what a story! Sounds like a perfect spec car too. A shame!

[@cdnpont]

Very nice. I can actually hear a similarity to my 496. Like you, I use ANY excuse to get out and drive it, including grocery getting, mail run etc. lol! Cheers!

[@leojt9423]

@@cdnpont Love it! Cheers!

[@rogjackson]

"Dad, I'm gonna go get some groceries. I'm taking the car. I'll be back in an hour."

[@rtnmusic1]

Look and sounds great..!! American Muscle cars are awesome!!!! Thanks for posting.!!!

[@leojt9423]

Thanks for watching man!

[@timothycunningham3983]

BEAUTIFUL CAR. EVERYTHING LOOKS AND SOUNDS GREAT. NOT A BIG FAN OF RED INTERIOR THOUGH. BUT STILL A GREAT CAR.

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!!

[@treerobo6864]

I had a 67 Chevrolet 396/375 hp back in the day it was a beast, now days theses new cars will leave it sitting still

[@leojt9423]

It’s true, new car technology is pretty crazy. Your modern V6 Camry leaves most classic stock hot rods in the dust!

[@treerobo6864]

@ yea that’s true my wife’s Camry will out run the 74 z28 Camaro I had

[@leojt9423]

@@treerobo6864 crazy times, man!

[@treerobo6864]

@ it sure is but you have a beautiful cool ride that they don’t make anymore

[@leojt9423]

@@treerobo6864 thank you!

[@matsfredsson9445]

Nice car in pristine condition and with perfect engine for running errands... ;-) A plus for keeping the bench seat!

[@PEDALFEVER]

So lucky to own several classics. And I can tell you really enjoy driving them too. Well, naturally they love to be driven, that's what they are made for right? I recognized the scenery too as I am originally from your part of Mass as well. I like how you take us through the whole thing from the cold start and then the ride in it. Keep the awesome videos coming dude!

[@leojt9423]

PEDALFEVER Thank you very much for the feedback! I wish I had started documenting the builds and cars years ago.. would have so much good content. Will have more coming!! Thanks again.

[@albertchavez2693]

Sure reminds me when i was ij my 20s with my 68 Camaro 327 Mouse 4 on the floor:) rubber in all 4 gears, use to love pulling off the line at stop light and be sideways with folks all scared thinking i was goin g to crash:) Never ever crashed her . I did go thru many clutches and 2 trannies:)))

[@leojt9423]

Hahaha that’s awesome!!! And that’s what it’s all about!!!

[@UserName-ln5ol]

Boy almight it is at 4:23 when i had that devious "ohhhhh hahahahahahaeeeeehhhhh" realization. Burnt them tires like a flick of a switch. Love it

[@leojt9423]

@@UserName-ln5ol ahahaha if sure does! Thanks!

[@JD-zf7gf]

SWEET!!!! Dad left us his 65 SS!!!! Love that car!!!! Looks as your was originally auto with ac. Nice ride and it sounds just bad ass!!!!

[@leojt9423]

Thanks JD - yes sir, was originally a 327 power glide car. However I got it with a 355/th350 so It wasn’t original still. Thanks for the comment!

[@chaotic_fox7254]

finally i saw a muscle car from 60's with 5 speed manual)

[@leojt9423]

It took some work to get it in there, but the overdrive is worth it!

[@jamesdezarn-xt8cu]

I ran one of those thru the gesrs in 1972, my best friend had a 65 ss chevelle that he put an L78 396 in, scary and fast!

[@leojt9423]

Nice!!! It’s a lot of engine for a small car

[@parkermcmillan8653]

Nice ride Man

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man

[@buff6637]

Wow! Beautiful Car! Spartan and All Business!! So Glad it's not a restomod Ls swap!! Old School Cool !! Thank You

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man glad you dig it!

[@bw6078]

Nice year Shevelle. I hope you still have it.

[@leojt9423]

Thanks! Still have it!!

[@lancewebb5990]

I miss my 64 chevelle ss. Body was mint original never cut on solid car. I did a second repaint on it deep Marrone with black interior. The motor was gone when i found the body in a garage for 28 years. I buit up a high nickel 400 s.b.c into a 406 with a nice cam. Car was auto factory so did not go with a m22 i went with a 3 speed auto tci trans. Had a bulit 12 bolt rear end and a eaton posi unit. And a full stainless exhaust and borla mufflers. It had a very nice deep tone to it. And she would fly! I made a very bad choice i kept my title stamped open but in my safe for if i ever died my kids did not have to go through legal crap. My now ex got it out of my safe when on vacation put her name in the buyer area and sold it for 20k. I could not do anything!!! Guy she sold it to would not sell it back to me but did sayif he sold it he take 45k. Still see my car all the time at shows and drive around. But anyway nice car Brother

[@leojt9423]

That’s a tough story man, so sorry to hear it! Glad you enjoyed a great car while you could

[@lancewebb5990]

Thanks man. Look forward to future videos of that beautiful chevelle of yours

[@leojt9423]

@ thank you! I put a few of them up in the last few years, since making this one. Check them out! Still have it, car still rips.

[@geotracker30]

Sweet car! Always liked chevelles especially the mid 60s. I have a 65 El camino.

[@leojt9423]

Thanks! And very nice - I love elkos !

[@timhopper389]

Now THATS the way to go for groceries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leojt9423]

That’s what I’m talkin about!!

[@forrestprice7939]

Good looking car I know this video is 4 yes old. But I love it. Many memories driving my dad’s 64 Chevelle SS 327 4 sp he bought new in May and I was born in July of 64. I learned how to drive in that car. His had bucket seats & padded dashboard. It is also black with red interior He still has the car. He’s late 80’s now so hopefully one day I’ll get to restore it One thing I did notice on your car was the racing flags on the fender. Those only were on the SS. The regular Chevelle just had a V with red, white & blue in it If you still have the car, hope you are still having fun driving it. I enjoyed the video very much. Take Care

[@leojt9423]

Hey there, thanks so much for the comment and for sharing. I’m glad you like it and I’m glad your dad still has the car. I still have this one and still enjoy driving nice too. Thanks again!

[@gregcampbell3064]

Fixing the interior back up on my 66. mice got in it over the winter and it stunk so bad you couldn't stand it. Thought about a 496. has a 396 currently (375 clone engine) with a TH 400 and 4.10's. 3" exhaust, Dynomax Ultraflows, 2" primaries, 3800 stall. It's a red on black car. Bought it when I was 15 and owned it for 40 years now. Love first gens!

[@leojt9423]

Sounds like a great car, man! I had the same thing happen to my headliner too. I pulled it all out around the time I made this video, but I still have put the new one in yet ugh

[@johnmilner7603]

I bought a 64 Chevelle 2D, bench seats back in 1973 for $500 from a 1 owner lady. 283 2-bbl, automatic transmission. Sold it to my Uncle and I bought a 1968 Z/28 for $3,000 in ‘74. Everything was $3,000 in ‘74. If I only had the bucks to buy a few supercars. But, I like your car. An automatic converted into a 5-spd. When you hammered it and went sideways in 1st and 2nd, I got a woody.😂 😂 I’ve had several Z/28’s along with new 77, 78 and 80, all 4 speeds I ordered. But in ‘81, I bought a 70 Z/28, non RS, 4-spd from the original owner for $5,000. I still own the car. The original owner keeps asking me if I’m ready to sell it yet. He wants it back and he only wants his back and no other one. I said it’s not for sale.😮

[@leojt9423]

That’s a great line of cats!! I’ve always really wanted a 79-81 z28 4spd. Very cool man!! Don’t sell it!

[@eddieburgett9678]

Very beautiful car ! With a electric fuel pump and another intake that gets more in

[@dennisbagatin4480]

Sweet I could watch you drive around all day sounds sooo good 👌✌️

[@tomm9860]

Nice, Chevy enjoy life is short. Yes, I'm and old Pontiac GTO guys for the 70's

[@leojt9423]

Hell yeah man!

[@elitepersonality9515]

Awesome car man. Down to that color combo. Videos like this are why I come to youtube lol.

[@leojt9423]

@@elitepersonality9515 hey thanks man! Glad you like them. Put a videos up since this one too.

[@DD-gi6kx]

I have a 64 chevelle SS, tucked into end of garage waiting until I finish a 63 chevy II, 5.3 alum block for the chevy II, but l'm leaning towards old school big block to the 64 very nice car, something to aim towards to see yours

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!! Best of luck in your builds!

[@swappedoutZ71]

Sounds good and runs good man, love that its manual. Can definitely see the big cube torque at play here

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man! Still ripping on it 5 years later.

[@wendellrountree4899]

Beautiful car you have and runs great!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!

[@msg63bretired82]

PERFECT. Ass kickin big block chevrolet lets everyone know it doesn’t need loud mufflers.

[@leojt9423]

She’s a ripper!!

[@dragonlips2005]

8:23 is when he actually gets the groceries for those viewers who clicked on this video for that!!!! :D

[@rutter1ify]

Looks and sounds great, this car would be lethal on UK roads 😂✌️

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it. It really is a ripper. Check out the video I most recently posted. There’s one clip of basically just redlining it through 1st and 2nd.

[@ericnixon4225]

Awesome video of that beautiful 1964 Chevelle,really is a beautiful car and very rare as far as very many in that nice of condition.but in the beginning of this video you also had an extended cab 4+4 that looked realy awesome as well.thumbs up and now im a subscriber to your channel.keep up your dedication and time on your videos because its always awesome to see ones like this one.🇺🇲💯✝️🙏😎

[@leojt9423]

@@ericnixon4225 Thank you for subscribing and thank you for the kind comment!

[@DanLayne-q1w]

Very cool Chevelle and sounds awesome!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!

[@bigthunder2860]

Sounds nice passenger side blowing a little oil,I like the Hurst shifter

[@leojt9423]

Thanks!

[@genelyda1102]

Love the red interior

[@siellgee1955]

Very smooth shifting!!

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!!

[@kleenk8]

Beautiful car, we call shifting like that coffee breaking.

[@leojt9423]

Coffee breaking??

[@kleenk8]

@@leojt9423 When one doesn't speed shift. Not derogatory by any means.

[@leojt9423]

@@kleenk8 I didn’t take it that way, was just trying to make sense of it hahah

[@mikeh4245]

Sounds great! I have a '64 Malibu 9-passenger wagon, wish I had your motor in it ;-)

[@leojt9423]

@@mikeh4245 very cool!!! I love wagons. What engine is in it?

[@mikeh4245]

@leojt9423 In the midst of taking out the '86 305 and putting in a slightly hopped up 283, in the back of my mind I'm thinking of an LS... But love big blocks, so I'm torn :-)

[@douglaslumley2619]

Awesome man! Reminds me of my '64 Camino!

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man!! It’s a great car. A handful for sure.

[@richardsiegfried9423]

Super nice Chevelle bro. Reminds me of my dad's 65 SS he had. 327 4spd 12 bolt. He had a dual 4 max wedge old school intake that I have yet to find another like it. That back on red is real sharp

[@leojt9423]

Hey thank you! Sounds like he had a great car!

[@richardsiegfried9423]

He had several good cars. This was Vietnam Era where malibus and goats and 442's were all around. He told me he paid 1500 for my uncle Jim's 66 SS chevelle 396 4spd. I just about fell out of the chair. He flew from Oakland/Hayward to Florida and picked it up and drove it all the way back to California. Along the way is when he picked up that 65 Malibu SS. I've got pics of all his cars and stuff. It's truly something

[@elainerussell924]

Well you almost got it up to 50 mph ! Next video pull up the anchor !!!!

[@leojt9423]

@@elainerussell924 see the other vids!

[@puttervids472]

Man that thing is perfect. Bench seat to pipes to 4 speed behind a rat. Red interior is also choice.

[@leojt9423]

Thank you! It’s a driver quality car,but I have fun in it

[@puttervids472]

@ I have owned a restoration shop since 2001. Driver quality is the best quality. I enjoy a fresh build too. But I honestly have never owned one. Because I don’t care about showing them. I want to drive.

[@leojt9423]

@@puttervids472I agree 100%!

[@ghost500e]

Murica🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍 Nice car man. And greetings from Sweden. Maga interior😜

[@eazyev92]

Nice driving 👍. That’s my dream car lol

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!! Build one!!

[@mastertek383]

Sounds like it never gets over 3500 rpm. That's a great head and cam selection. I would like to see the torque spread on the Dyno. I bet it makes 500+ pounds from 2k and holds it to the top

[@leojt9423]

Check out the newest Chevelle video from a couple weeks ago. Got some RPM on camera for ya. It’s a monster for sure.

[@leojt9423]

The one with “Malibu violence” in the title*

[@jamesunderdal8976]

Easily... mine similar build made closer to 610 foot pounds 585 hp

[@musclebone7875]

@@jamesunderdal8976 I agree! She's a torque monster for sure. Mines made 565hp/600tq on 9 to 1 compression ratio

[@patrickshaw8595]

Niiiiiice! VERY AMERICAN. I've driven a lot of these cars with big block power - and my advice is a little smaller and much heavier steering wheel and a lot faster ratio power steering with a lot less power assist. Makes it easier to keep the front end ahead of the back end when you have a little too much tire slippage. It's way too easy to wind up in a ditch without these tweaks (ask me how I know)

[@leojt9423]

Thanks Patrick! A wise suggestion. It does have an upgraded quick ratio steering box. However I can’t bring myself to change the factory wood wheel, like it too much!!!

[@patrickshaw8595]

@@leojt9423 High powered stick transmission cars should be able to instantly be steered lock to lock with just the left hand and arm. I pretty much kept the affordable blown big block Early A Body thing alive in KC since the late 70s. I've totalled a half dozen cars like yours (to be fair I usually took less valuable 4 doors and made "shorty" and "dachshund" 2 doors out of them) and only advise you out of concern watching you saw the wheel at parking-lot speeds, Do as you wish.

[@williepelzer384]

That's the steering I grew up with teaches how to drive! Which most people can't.

[@patrickshaw8595]

@@williepelzer384 Easy to drive when you only got 400-600 horsepressures available. Start creeping up on a thousand and it's a different story, Willie.

[@SkilsawDoctor]

BAD-ASS RIDE MAN!

[@leojt9423]

Thanks man!!!

[@Ozigs52]

man, thats my dream car.

[@leojt9423]

Hope you find one !

[@andrewpinheiro7202]

That’s a sweet car man .

[@leojt9423]

Thank you!

[@no1dirtbag]

Big Blocks with the clutch rule!!

[@leojt9423]

She goes!!

[@RobertoAviamarTowTruck]

Like so much this car...what engine !!! 👍

[@leojt9423]

Thank you! It’s a big block Chevy!

[@tedthilly1934]

That 496 pull’s great

[@leojt9423]

Sure does thanks man

[@joeymcquilkin3670]

I’m confused - I guess I’ve only seen 70’s Chevelle’s, I always remember them looking like longer Camaro’s, this one looks like an Impala or a Malibu and I see the Malibu emblem on the dash - what gives? I love how you get you whole body into the shifts - I do the same in my Honda lol

[@leojt9423]

@@joeymcquilkin3670 this is the first year of the Chevelle, 1964. 64 and 65 were small cars. The Chevelle started taking its bigger and more hotrod shape in 66+

[@Gen3HemiBuilder1964]

Cmon man no lift! Beautiful car btw.

[@leojt9423]

Hahaha I drive it much harder now! Check out some of the other videos!

[@Gen3HemiBuilder1964]

@@leojt9423 🤣 right on man I’ll check em out.

[@ehrenbragg7286]

MY KIND OF GROCERY-GETTER!!

[@leojt9423]

My man!!!

[@garys8754]

Love the seat belt. Where’s the 3-point harness and roll cage?😁. Total badass.

[@leojt9423]

Hahaha it could probably use a harness!! Thanks!

[@garys8754]

@ Row safely brother.

[@jerrykast7713]

Beautiful car. Wish you had a place to really turn it loose.

[@leojt9423]

Thanks!! I have since in more recent videos!

[@mattdavis5994]

Man my 396 has a ton of power, i couldnt imagine 100 cubic inchs added

[@leojt9423]

Nice man - in retrospect a hot 396 would have been plenty for this car. I over did it a little bit haha.

[@James-us6xf]

@@leojt9423 how much power are you making? What heads and can?

[@leojt9423]

@@James-us6xf I don’t know actually. I haven’t dyno’d it but my guess is 600-ish.

[@TwoPair72]

496 and still plenty of room under the hood. 😁

[@wdfaws8124]

Thanks for the ride!

[@leojt9423]

Thank YOU! This cars been sitting idly in my garage for a year.. need to make another one of these!