Full Build: From Rusted Out 1961 Chevy Impala to Revved Up Red Sled

[@PowerNationTV]

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[@ernestoclaudodip9671]

This is BISCAYNE , not an IMPALA!!!!

[@WhiteNacho]

@@ernestoclaudodip9671 That’s right it only has 1 taillight and it’s not a bubble top.

[@نجيببنالتهامي]

صلاة والسلام على النبي العربي من عمل عملا واتقنه دخل الجنة

[@نجيببنالتهامي]

احسنتم اتقان إلى حد مثالية

[@jim944]

@PowerNationTV , I have a 70 Chevelle SS 396 4 speed and if you guys want to use it to restore for one of your shows I'll be happy to let you use it 😁 . 🇺🇲🍻

[@morgansword]

I spent many hours unsubscribing to channels that no longer have my interest in their content or found they are not honest. I kept this channel for a few reasons. Your approach to repairs and how it was done is much the same as I would of done it. Yes I am now seventy four and not here much longer seeing my health decline and not able to afford that status of the presidents health care system. I do compare this channel to other channels I watch and see a group here to get a super hard to complete job accomplished. If I remember right, the dash in these cars was welded in, made it impossible to remove. Sure it can be done but the advantage is not enough to warrant to do it. Using same types of linkage for the clutch impressed me. I did fab work from late fifty nine in a shop for logging equipment which included fixing bunged up crew buses that met a corner with a drunk driver at the wheel. Yep, saturday night was cold beer in the creek for when they were finished work for that week. Hard to believe those guys, myself included did not have a sandwich or candy in hand for every five minutes of work. We packed lunch in a brown bag that had last night leftovers, plus a sandwich... and three thermoses of coffee that a man could walk on.... left in a tin cup would eat a hole in the can. One other channel I kept for good reason (I might mention the five window advance design brought me to the channel) .. is a channel called INVision Prototypes. Nick is one heck of a design and build person, and works with his dad. I do hope you check his channel out and see great playlists. I always return favor by sharing your channel name to others I recommend. Nice work and not too gaudy fake looking. All work can be done with a lot of simple tools by anyone willing to spend the hours of work involved. Time lapses make it look like a weekends work but go to a wrecking yard and see great rigs left rotting because of loss of interest, costs, change in jobs... tons of reasons for their project going south.

[@iainball2023]

Awesome experience shining through. Shame most won't take the time to read. ❤

[@ChutneyGames]

This is actually a TV show, it just plays at 3am

[@fredclements6843]

Well I don’t know about the honest part but if I had an unlimited budget an spending someone else money. I like channels that are just joe blow an have to build it like normal people. If you a car guy like I think u are . Try pole barn garage or junk yard digs or speed bump garage.

[@davidholmes1771]

Just reminded me to clean out my KZbin closet!

[@xarzznb1]

I ain’t readin allat

[@bsullivan7]

You guys are Master Craftsmen. Your knowledge, approach and skills are Awesome. My father was in Auto-body repair for almost 50 years - As a teen and between 1945-1990. My dad was highly respected in our city, and I was fortunate to see lots of repairs he did. If my dad were alive today he would he would have High Praise for your work.

[@JohnPollard-ej6so]

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[@willsco76]

It's about damn time these episodes are available.

[@willsco76]

This was the 8th episode from season 3 in 2008

[@papadiefashion]

money money money, allways money..

[@cuthwulf]

These guys really inspired me as a DIY auto enthusiast. After watching this, I went out and purchased a used Mach 1 Mustang for $7800. Then I built a $400 thousand dollar shop fully stocked and ordered $100 thousand dollars in after-market parts. After paying my crew $50 thousand dollars in labor, my home project if finally done and ready to roll. See? Anybody can do it!

[@mjay4700]

Ahh the Larry Potterfield / Midway USA method.

[@kevinwright5148]

They didn't spend 100000 dollars

[@kevinwright5148]

Oh see what you saying

[@danielkeene1623]

🤣🤣

[@nightstorm9128]

That's amazing,,I hope your still going in your shop,,I know it cost you some money starting out ,,,I have no talent at building anything,,But I do have a large car collection ,,mostly custom built hot rods that I bought,,I had a custom garage built 100 by 100 feet,,As of now I have 22 cars,,My favouret is a custom 1967 ford galixy 500,,with a supercharged Godzilla 7.3,,,Cars are my hobby,,,My dad and mom buy me a new car when I want one or if I get board of some,,,I also like bikes,,I have 14 sport bikes,,And I got a 2024 Honda gold wing last month,,,,,I went with my dad on a trip and seen it in a shop window,,,,I just couldn't leave without it,,Dad didn't want to buy it but I can be very persuasive when I want,,,But I bore of bikes very quickly,,,,But it's very hard work cleaning them all,,That is part of the deal for all the cars ,,That I clean them myself,,,,Us working men know what hard work is,,,,

[@MrRollie51]

I had this car back in the late 69 -70’s . Great little car. It was black. I really liked this ride. This video really brings back some old memories.

[@pilotusaero9383]

I cant tell you how sneaking someone into the drive in, in the trunk, brought back memories, my gosh what a beautiful work of art that car is!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Did the same to get into a raceway to see practice. Was in a Pontiac Star chief.

[@oldandintheway9805]

Summer of 1962; Hid my sister on the front floor, blanket covering her, to sneak her into the drive in. We were poor back then. We were so poor that we couldn't afford grandparents. Now that's poor!!!!!

[@robfdavis]

I miss Rick and Brent . Rick is the ultimate narrator and while you don’t get more than a “ hey man “ from Brent his skill is obvious. No idea where these guys are now but I hope they’re in some top tier shops somewhere .

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

If you're referring to Kevin Tets, he has his own KZbin channel called Paintucation. He just up loaded a video this morning tearing down a 74 Camero. He's also working on an old Z car too. 😊

[@robfdavis]

@@Endy5_Still_Alive I’ve watched his video this morning too , I’m referring to Rick Bacon here who before coffee I called “Kevin” six degrees and all . Sorry Rick my bad .

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

@@robfdavis 😂 No problem, good sir.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😍😍😂😂

[@chuckhand8622]

I watched a show where the guy that ended up with this car wanted to do the Power Tour so, he took it to a shop to make sure everything was good, what he found while scare you. To start the headlights were held in with zip ties and that was just the beginning stuff that needed to be fixed before the car was road worthy, so much for good work!!!

[@roberta4989]

Phenomenal! I am a retired wrench. Big Chevy fan...ran an NHRA Super Street car. The 327 motor came out of a 61 Impala. Great to watch all that work and I didn't have to do any of it. Really enjoyed this episode and Chevy journey...really hit home, memories of my past. Thank you!

[@kitdinker]

I'm just watching the video and I'm exhausted watching all that body work.

[@dennok3357]

If I were to dismantle a car like this, I would not know which part goes where. I have lots of respect for these guys and what they are doing.

[@dwyanejetersr6470]

As always Rick you guys please, beautiful job I'm 70 and remember a lot of the cars you guys resurrect. Thanks Guys!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍

[@TheRoadhammer379]

This episode is 16 yrs old, no one is going to reply to you, nor see your comment.

[@ken2tou]

My first car in ‘69 was a “Bubble Top” 61 sedan. White, with the red stripe. It was a great little car for an 18 yo. Only cost $300. Thanks for the memories.

[@V8SKULLS]

I've been a power nation follower for years, and so many talented people have come and gone on all there shows, Mike, Rick, Mark, Lou, Stacey, Eliza, and Joe. Yes there are many more I don't remember there names off hand. But miss the old TNN & Saturday morning Runs. So when ever I see this show come on, I'm glued to watch them over & over.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀😀😀😀😉😉

[@poweredbyford87]

I dunno if you saw but Joe Elmore died a while back :(

[@MichaelAllan01]

"Long time watcher-first time caller". Dude(s), much respect! I believe this may be the most realistic, honest (problematic) reality tv build-ever. Nothing fit, rust, the works. Very impressive~

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

This build really highlights Rick Bacon's skills as a master fabricator, and talented artist. The build may have took some time to complete, although no corners where cut, and many custom additions were added to the build throughout, making this beautiful restoration top notch, and worth the wait.

[@lhvjr12]

I’m a simple man. I see a new full rebuild video from PowerNation and I clear my schedule and hit the play and 👍🏼 button. 😎

[@charliejohnson5630]

Thanks for finally putting this one together I got tired of flipping through episodes to see this one to completion 😀

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@johnellington7057]

Had this year in the 4 dr and 235 city straight 6! She had a ride like none other but even with the 6 cly it would run and fly! Yes I jump some railroad tracks. Nothing like floating on the ceiling! But bought it at Bogus Ford in Harlingen TX for $750 with dad cosigning. Bought in 68 with 77000 miles and 19 mpg! Changed tge cracked head myself along with the clutch and throughout bearing. My first wife and I had our first date in this buggy. Sold it in 1970 for what I paid for it! Still had rice rolling out from under the seat from our wedding. Wonderful memories takes me back to being 18 years old! Thank you!

[@Stupidfastracing]

Miss watching this every Sunday morning

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😍😍

[@boneseyyl1060]

Yup, fishing shows followed by by these guys. Life was good.

[@tomfl58]

I put over 40 years doing body work and watching this brings back many hard work memories, I also did a lot of fiberglass working on RVs . Thanks guys nice job .😁

[@LukeEdward]

Let’s be honest, a classic that was a shell when Lou was around, took us from Mike and Rick and through the Tommy era, and was 4 years of show builds, is a spectacular vehicle. #Powernation, I would love to see a 2024 update on this beast!

[@wolfman2342]

Man this is one of my top favorite channels, incredible work all the way around from master craftsmanship to production, filming, editing......list goes on

[@appleapple3855]

I didn't remember shows like this doing the often overlooked reinforcing of the frame. Bravo!

[@marketprosinternational1015]

Amazing! Watching you guys fabricate all those body panels was truly amazing. True craftsmanship. I personally wish you did a stock restore, but that car looks amazing

[@garyluck8502]

This several years old but I never had seen the whole story really glad for it to pop up!!!!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@amounifnd]

Pure Artwork. Like seriously that Red Sled detail all by hand.....

[@uromaniac]

A complete build, with no time constraint or other personal drama. I'm loving it! Good production quality for 2008.

[@carlaboyce7158]

Y’all are the real deal. This is awesome. Watch y’all work on a piece of time and bring back to life greatly appreciated and really rewarding. Can’t wait to see the final result.❤

[@PowerNationTV]

Thank you! This vehicle was actually just at SEMA too! Check out our social media channels for the post last week!

[@ventgoblin8080]

Finally I have been waiting for this build to be posted

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@williamjones1738]

OMG. I love the Red Sled. Had a blue 61 2 door 54 year ago. Loved that sweet thing.

[@brentvonaschen7064]

Been watching Power Block shows for decades. So many hosts along the way. Great job ya'll

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

What I like about these Shows is the fact that they also tell the story behind the car in question. How it came to be, when it was built and what kind of achievements it got etc. I like it.

[@Importman2009]

You guys are crazy putting so much work into this old car. Well done!

[@MrRollie51]

Says you! ?

[@wwillis1262]

Man I'm a fan....I'm sold eight.. I love your story and I love your attention to detail. I know where my motor's coming from.

[@StoneyBrownTV]

I've been waiting so long for this one!! Red Sled was always a favorite and the reason I started watching Powerblock. Great stuff guys! 😃👍

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘❤❤

[@StoneyBrownTV]

@@Hoa-Mechanical you agree too then? 😄

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

One of the Racers in Arlington, TX had a 1961 Biscayne Coupe. It was powered by a souped up 409, backed by a 4 Sp. with Posi-Traction rear end. Nobody around could beat it. At the time, I thought it was ugly , Fifty years later, I see it as a beautiful Machine, that did it's job.

[@wendehorn6314]

I just can't believe it's been 16 years since this video came out ... God, I feel old now.. 😂😂😂

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@adamcraker9629]

I know right! They kept saying the cars 47 years old. Haha the math didn't seem to add up.

[@natemarch1987]

Yep, seems like yesterday

[@cjwharton1]

As funny as that is, this show is 16yrs old (in 2024), but at 30:20 he used a Forrest Gump joke that - at that time - was 14 years old! "A rusty car is like a box of chocolates"

[@keithusace4352]

Power Nation the one show I love too hate to watch. They're so many cars come out of their garage I'd love to have seating my garage in the mornings so I could be cruising around all day and the Red Sled is no exception. Loved the ending at the drive-in it back some memories with a chuckle.

[@johnlangrall5766]

You guys are off the chart with this

[@kennethgoodrich5365]

You guys did an excellent Job on this car, it’s absolutely Beautiful 🥰💯👍

[@WalId-u5p]

46 minutes of rust This definitely was hard work for you guys

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

You misspelled "character". 😂

[@mildly_miffed_man1414]

@@Endy5_Still_Aliverust is lighter than carbon fiber didn’t you know? they’re just speed holes is all!

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

@@mildly_miffed_man1414 (sings) Always look on the bright side of life! (Whistles)

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@nathanwoodruff9422]

Thanks RTM for putting this together as one video. I watched these episodes originally on Spike TV every Sunday morning. I couldn't wait for Sundays... I got even more upset when the season would end and Red Sled was not complete. It was like 3 or 4 seasons before it was done and I don't think I saw the last episode at the drive in with Tommy in the Trunk. That is kinda funny! Thanks for bringing this back.

[@irawardofficial]

No words for that one LOL !! Best rebuild I have ever seen :).

[@alfredoacostabeneficiaryak3239]

My favorite Impala is the '61... I love the show! Thank you for making my weekend!

[@vickypratamaputra4363]

1961 Chevrolet Impala 🇺🇲🚘 0:01 Intro 15:48 Bending Braces 22:40

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@terryeustice5399]

You did an awesome and amazing job. Most people could not afford what you did to this old Iron. But, we can admire it.Thanks for sharing . 💯💕👊👍

[@emdae921]

That flash rust before powder coating gave me nightmares lol

[@corymerry3399]

Bet it fails since it's been 16 years since this was filmed.

[@emdae921]

@@corymerry3399 I guess we have come along way since then tech wise, what was once awesome like those flames welded to the chassis lol, standards are easier to achieve nowadays i guess. We will always see flaws in our pasts.

[@corymerry3399]

@@emdae921 um what are you meaning. Rust prep has been the same for almost ever. I do powder coat and my shop would have had the frame re blasted to remove the rust. The flames had nothing to do with them driving the frame thu rain.

[@Jontecronte]

Cant believe they didnt reblast before powder coating!

[@dianed2985]

Awesome jobs guys. ‘61 impalas have always been my favorite.

[@IronSikh44]

Brent was very skilled!

[@ivanivanov-qz3iq]

You dont need an old ruined car to rebuild agai,you have fantastic equipments and endless quality material!one photo enough to you!thank you!

[@scottsatterthwaite4073]

Painting the centers of the Foose wheels black was a mistake. I think the chrome would have looked sharper with all the chrome and stainless on the car. But, red might have looked good too.

[@golf-sierra]

Saya melihat ini dengan takjub, semua yang terlibat, mempunyai keahlian masing-masing, mereka bekerja dengan sepenuh hati, teliti dan ingin membuat hasil yang sempurna, ini memang bukan sekedar memperbaiki mobil tapi mereka membuat karya seni modern yang luar biasa!! Salam dari Indonesia untuk orang orang yang luarbiasa ini ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jake-tw8qr]

Brent looks like someone's prodigal uncle who is really good with cars, but the family doesnt talk about his personal life, lol.

[@majorpayne5289]

Such a beauty! All that frame work for maybe 375/400 rear wheel power. Crazy.

[@kerrywootton2435]

That was a great combination of shows. I had always wanted to see the whole thing from start to finish. Thank you for the videos.

[@epokqc]

That's lead you're dealing with here, not Uranium or anthrax.

[@ken2tou]

😂

[@RXZrec]

Unbeliveble work! You made a "MuscleCar 2024 Impala", to me one of the best cars never released in USA. I'm Italian, I know what I say because my father had a black 1961 Impala in the late 70ies and all 80ies. Chevrolet, to me, made a real great car. You are amazing guys, what You did is unbelievable to me. All my compliments (You made a car for my actual 68 years of age 😁). Very well done, all my compliments.

[@patalexander1965]

Much work with folks that have experience in building automobiles! Beautiful work fellows! I always say “ pretty piece” of work here as well!

[@floridaboomer523]

Unnnnnnn-Believable !!! The only word kept coming to mind watching you guys in action was GENIUS.

[@stuartedward4402]

Outstanding attention to detail as ever. Always a pleasure watching your passion for the work 😊

[@michael_3985]

I had a SS Impala 61. So I loved this video. Nice job guys.

[@murraywagnon1841]

I owned one of these. I bought it from my Dad in about 1969. I drove it for about five years and then gave it to my brother. Same roofline as this one, there were three different roof lines.

[@MICHAELJOHNDONAIRE]

That is a number one restoration brother,shout out from Davao city Philippines,Mamer Donaire SR.

[@extramile150]

great video...great car! my dad's first ever brand new car was a 1961 chevy belair 2-door liptop. your impala liptop is very rare as buyers either went with the cool looking bubbletop or the good looking 4-door sedan. the impala liptop i can't even remember seeing one on the highways back in the 1960s. then in 1962, the new 2-doors had either a bubbletop if it was a belair or the new design 2-door coupes. i think in '62, you could no longer order a liptop in all three chevys, ala biscayne, elair and impala. again, love your impala liptop sled!

[@thomasd9237]

Whether rusty & dented or perfect & polished These are beautiful cars 👍👍

[@tonymickens8803]

I came home from the hospital in a 409 Impala when I was Born back in 1961!

[@switchedon6530]

Mind blowing skills guys, absolutely outstanding rebuild restoration project. Top job well done guys 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ravia.vkumar1080]

WOW ! this is one KZbin video that i watched non-stop ! Loved every minute of it !

[@WilliamKiene]

The unique body style is becoming rare in 2 door models. Wonderful to see the example saved.

[@rajeshayodhyawasi8634]

I have seen 1 impala in my small town, almost 37 years back, 1987, it was a 2nd owner car, may be 26 year old, baught by a prominent person of town, Huge fins, fluttering soundbof engine , Quite impressive, when hardly that town used to have not more than 15 cars total. Old memories

[@raybame5816]

Nice....Even a whole lot better than back in the day! Watched much of your channel, all fun stuff and the videography and editing is great. - 81 y/o in CT.

[@robertmashburn8330]

These Cars were Iconic, you guys did a Beautiful job. Enjoyed the Video ! 🌹

[@ronaldtentschert6876]

This was my favorite rebuild of all.

[@davidwestbrook2664]

Definitely up there, for sure! I highly recommend the My Mechanics channel. What he's been doing with a 240Z over the past year is pretty amazing.

[@stevenowell]

True artistry, especially the Red Sled air brushed badge

[@michaelsteyn5325]

The amount of "love" that's gone into this restoration...

[@PuraVetus]

I know absolutely nothing about cars but I find this fascinating to watch. No idea what they are talking about, I just enjoy it.

[@cornflake73]

What a beautiful car! That 409 is a mean machine.

[@cecilhao5830]

Your channel content is great, it realistically reproduces the process of repairing old cars. Looking forward to seeing more programs!

[@PowerNationTV]

We appreciate the nice comment.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

That is what I consider a TRUE CONCOURSE restoration. It is definitely better than when it rolled off the line at the factory. The attention to detail is the best I've seen. It came out looking absolutely amazing. Curious what the car looks like these days since I notice the copyright on the video was 2010.

[@mystisith3984]

Oh. An oldie that is a goodie. It feels like ancient YT automobile era already... Not my kind of vehicle but watching the work done is inspiring nonetheless.

[@greer2402]

This is a full restoration. You can learn a lot about cars just by looking at this

[@glenfenderman]

Quite amazing how enough young guys and the right tools can make all of this look easy.

[@Geoduck.]

I remember this one. I think my grandparents had one in cream or beige. In the late 60's I took my drivers test in their butternut yellow Impala fastback. What a great car.

[@karaDee2363]

These guys are great! They have some serious metal fabrication skills. The car looks fantastic❤

[@kevinlewis9151]

Thanks for doing something close to what we have to do with Indiana cars. Nice to see someone else dealing with the rust and BS we deal with in salt county

[@Yehoshua_Eliyahu]

I am very sorry that I missed the body repair before the primer😢... Excellent work, guys!!

[@pureinspiration9140]

By far the best restoration I have seen yet. Well done guys!

[@shangrila73eldorado]

The whole build is a work of art by true mechanics and body work technicians. But the work done at 1:31:35 is something to behold. This man could teach DaVinci a thing or two.

[@mecanomy]

good job guys.. i appreciate people who do clean, meticulous and quality work... the chevrolet impala's in-line six cylinder engine is an engine I like very much.. but it is very difficult to find an in-line six cylinder impala anymore... in-line six cylinder......it's awesome..(this is my opinion) I respect your work..

[@PowerNationTV]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the comment!

[@warwickdennis4114]

You guys built a whole new car, lot of work was done and involved in the process.

[@jimmiebrown5014]

That floor pans looks really nice Y'all did a great job The frame looks great too

[@JudyYarmol]

You did a good job putting everything back together. You have a real nack for this kind of stuff.

[@davidwayne5152]

That airbrushing was absolutely awesome to watch.Great skills bro😎👍🏼

[@kriduro1956]

Impressed,my only complaint was the passenger fender and the hood,has a big gap,even i can see the bolts,but everything else is beautiful!

[@PennerFab]

Dads got a fully restored 61 Belair sport coupe, 409, 4spd, and it is such a sweet car 👌

[@charlesw1263]

I've never seen so much Bondi being used... lots of work put in guys...nice

[@twalrus1]

My first car was a 61 Bel-Air in root beer color. (as as the Impala but with 2 lights on each side on the back). I bought it in 73 for $125. That back seat can fit 2 16 year olds very nicely. The trunk can ft 5 kids for sneaking them into the drive-in theater. The engine compartment was huge and no emissions equipment so you could sit on the fender, put your feet on the engine and replace the spark plugs very easily. You could see all the way to the bottom of the engine so if you had a bad starter, you could use a screwdriver to "short the starter" into starting standing up. (times were tough for a 16 year old during the recession, so don't judge.) I always parked on a hill so I could pop the clutch to start it. A lot of memories in that old bucket of bolts.

[@pablobarros610]

Your work is truly admirable, keep it up. Congratulations directly from Minas Gerais - Brazil!

[@geraldsimon3268]

Love that you saved this difficult project.