Garage Built LS Swapped '64 Chevelle Restomod for Wife

[@rajnbull]

I really like her whole personality about the build of the car that the husband did. my friend had a pristine 66 SS 396 Malibu or Chevelle. he built it from the ground up and I mean it took a year-and-a-half. tragically I lost him in 2010. unfortunately he had a heart murmur. that was not corrected when he was a child. rest in peace James Michael burgo. a quick story he was one of the few younger people to have three jobs at the age of 16. but man I miss my friend so deeply. thank you Shawn for sharing this great video. I wish one day I can meet you

[@Termin8r27]

In high school during the early 90's I fell for the 1969 and 1970 Chevelle. I liked how it was different than the Camaro's too. Like pretty much anyone, I really loved and still do, the 1970 LS6 Chevelle - the highpoint of the era before insurance and gas killed them off. Living in SoCal, I've seen so many 64-65 Chevelle's and they have become my all-time favorite 60's era musclecars. Bravo to them and their build!

[@houstonnarcoyt6431]

I like her style she looks perfect in that car

[@paulacri604]

Wow I love this car ! And for one major reason, I had one ! Lots of fond memories. As a daily driver, I bought a used silver 64 Chevelle 2 door hardtop 6 cyl . stick back in early 1970. Six months later the car was sporting a slightly modified 68 302 Z28 motor, Pontiac Muncie 4 speed and a 66 GTO posi rear end with 3.90 gears. Hooker Headers with full exhaust exiting the rear. Later in 1970, the car was painted 68 Caddy Nottingham (Emerald) Green. Had a green and silver interior, a perfect match ! Great street car for 10 years before I sold it (big mistake, sorry I sold it).

[@Mattmazz77]

Gorgeous, I'm a big fan of the square body like this and the box nova. Especially the box nova because it's small but you can still fit the big motor with no problem 😊

[@johnbehneman1546]

The perfect daily driver and interstate cruiser. Thanks for sharing.

[@rodz7910]

Man that guy did an awesome job on that ride even though I'm not an LS guy. That ride is SICK!!!! The color, rims and interior combo is Raaaaaad!!!!!!

[@nancyerica7674]

Women like these cars too, nothing but nostalgia, and a remembrance of when there was a time a car was built tough. Car hop trays from amazon, stay safe.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad to know there are women that enjoy the hobby...we’ve become used to it being primarily a mans world

[@nicholaschase768]

The mid 60s, pre-fastback muscle cars are my favorite. That boxy style really grew on me.

[@fishpony1211]

Another bad ass build. Awesome his wife is into cars and they share the same passion!

[@impslap7620]

Absolutely beautiful car. Super classy, not over-the-top. Lucky girl!

[@bravofoxable]

This is just brilliant! What a nice couple. That 'Velle looks incredible

[@Dane_the_Pain]

metallic greys always look good on oldskool metal .. shows off the clean lines 👌

[@rackemwells]

This is such a clean build. It sits so nicely and is tastefully done all around.

[@thejoshbtv]

I definitely slightly prefer this body style Chevelle to the more popular 69-72 (I think) model years. I just love the lines of these.

[@johnnyteunissen7707]

What a cool ride and cool couple!! Nothing crazy, built the way Katie likes and just an all around fun car!! It has some nice bells and whistles on it and the interior was nicely done!! Great job!!👍👍

[@milesmayhem5440]

I might swap my wife for that Chevelle. Oh wait, I read the title wrong.

[@larryh7760]

I like that Chevelle. Nice comfortable cruiser that you can drive anywhere.

[@iansharpe8420]

Awesome video. Great to see a husband and wife hotrod duo. She seems like a badass gal!

[@DeepseaSteve]

Old mates missus is a good sort. He’s definitely punching above his weight

[@cannednolan8194]

Nice car. A nice cruiser. Clean interior.

[@noampitlik2332]

This is great. I am half-way through a frame-off, highly modyfied protouring 66 Buick Skylark GS.

[@hotrod_kris9395]

Happy wife, happy life. Awesome build.

[@ron5118]

All you have is awesome rides. Thanks

[@all4speed]

Killer build Jason. First time I saw you at Donut Derelicts, I did what you said people do haha I ran up to ask about your rear tire tuck, so phat! You bought your car so your wife didnt bug you to drive the Camaro, I bought my 64 so my wife will maybe start wanting to drive a classic with me when I take the 69 out lol didnt give an option either, went auto, 6.0/4l80 though. Love the story!

[@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724]

Love how he did it all..... but mentions none of the problems doing the build

[@regancooper1005]

absolute perfection ,WOW !!! what a car

[@wrxzboost]

such a great practical build for every day. love this.

[@alexisdavila3716]

Beautiful inside and out 👍😉

[@johniorio7951]

excellent!!!!...great vid......I had a whole bunch of these in the 1970's- you could by a nice one for a few hundred bucks.....brings me back to those days, cruising up rt. 1 in connecticut with creedence, or the stones blasting out of the back (i always removed the back bench seat!)...this was thee car to have in the mid '70's...thanks for the time travel Autopia....and really nice modern resto, that console is beautiful.

[@josephmccaw7843]

Happy wife happy life! Great car bud!!

[@Enjoytheinbetween]

Love the exhaust!! You can actually drive and listen to the stereo.

[@solidsnake3861]

great all around ride

[@Casper8x]

yeah i'd drive that.

[@sickjohnson]

Sounds as good as it looks!!!

[@yeghoblacksmith2504]

Nice ride and nice to have a wife who likes cars supercool and crazy ✌btw those rims woof man its like thwy are made for this car

[@acedogg692005]

I don't care what his crapmero looks like or how fast it is, this Chevelle is sick!

[@craigorford9932]

Wow what a great looking car

[@DXFXmc]

Love that stance and look. Again saving the weekend!!🙃😇

[@ricardosoria1823]

Another beautiful build 👌, interior redo is perfect. Tahoe engine looks nice💪 .I definitely love the paint job👍 ! Thanks Shawn💯 , another satisfied follower!😀

[@awesomecomet3577]

Ooh this is making me want to reconsider an LS swap for my '66 Marlin! Beautiful Chevelle, definitely giving me some ideas 😁

[@milesmayhem5440]

A Marlin? Wow! You don’t see those everyday.

[@awesomecomet3577]

@@milesmayhem5440 Yes sir! I thank God I even found one, especially in running and driving condition.

[@ceneb3731]

Beautiful color

[@ThePaully1976]

Great couple, great car and great story, love this channel. BTW you really need to go to summernats in Australia in December because you ain't seen nothing like it.

[@christophwilhelm6431]

Really nice stout stance👍👌👏

[@horacehenderson6202]

Nice tuck on the wheels

[@WilwoodDiscBrakes]

Awesome build!

[@01surge24]

That my friend is a sweet ride

[@Redmon05]

Cruiser, indeed! Awesome ride!

[@flintmi6188]

Cold piece of work 👌 UnderstandMe

[@richardromero2707]

That ride is nice

[@aaronchairez3447]

I would totally buy this ride if it were for sale

[@jacknewton661]

I just got a 64 chevelle convertible malibu all original original engine and transmission 283 power glide 2 speed these cars are cool

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

That's cool. She likes it, even chicks want more power.👍

[@russelllara4306]

Nice, classic

[@scootherring9314]

Missing mine but love your build of a shoebox chevelle

[@solidsnake3861]

i love square types of cars like these or the merc w124 etc

[@rooster7658]

Beautiful chevelle

[@michael-ki4sr]

Love it but the wheels needs some rally's

[@cartracer64]

really like your chevelle. can you tell me about how you fit the rear wheel / tires? are they 17 or 18 x 9? backspacing? trimming the wheel flanges? stock rearend not narrowed?

[@Superchicken798]

I’d like to know this too!

[@cartracer64]

@@Superchicken798 i have heard that you can go 17x9 or 18x9 on rear with 5 1/2 to 6 inch backspace but still may have to trim wheel lip. i have seen in magazine article 17 x 9 with 6 inch backspace with 275/40/17.

[@scotty2036]

Very pretty car , love the back end 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AutotopiaLA]

Nice ride for sure

[@solidsnake3861]

Kate is badass

[@majorwilkesjr.5827]

Not bad . Not bad at all .

[@chrislovett87]

That’s a pretty car

[@stevemeloccaro891]

can't figure out whats better looking, the car or driver

[@dawidos117]

Yeah... 🤔

[@frankdatank7751]

Clean azz ride!!!!

[@triggy143]

Beautiful car and girl. How da eff he get her...🤨

[@JonSwaim]

Nice clean simple build

[@runslaTe]

so clean man

[@winstoncryer7606]

So sorry wasn't trying to offend it was how you were driving it. Not how often.Due to you wanting more power that's all enjoy it.

[@bvandme]

Just a basic good looking cruzzer, reliable, quiet, I like it. But that never ending "quest for mo power" seems to be in her head******** and I get it

[@josephburnham4621]

64 is awesome

[@ivancollins6752]

Tough💪🏿💪🏿

[@landon390]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jb2oldies69]

Thats nice 👍

[@rallydogmakes3861]

Awwwww man

[@jameshutchins3396]

Love home builds

[@12ozbuds]

The front end needs to come down just above the rim and maybe the rear end up a half inch or so. Great car

[@32hernandez93]

Sweet 😍

[@mykesmotorsports]

I asked for a 64' and here it is.

[@taylor5542]

Forget a turbo. Slap a whipple on there. She'll like it better, with no lag.

[@bmp-2267]

I want one. I need one.

[@pablocruise678]

when you build a car for the misuses .... that’s a guy ... I approve of the build..

[@BowerRyan]

He’s learning to let the builder talk more

[@bullrex1]

Thats what she said

[@ithamarl4570]

I would take the Tahoe in this case LOL

[@chevy-714]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@ozzyel24]

How much for something like this?

[@alialtubaikh6449]

A great guy with great channel 👍 Thanks brother شان By the this is your name in Arabic language writing

[@petersonoliveira8496]

Boa tarde wows vai amém BOM trabalhos

[@KevinRoadrageGarage]

Can always tell when a car has been painted in pieces

[@genemounce8302]

....now THATS the hot chick shirt merch add I've been look'n for. brother ! :) lol \m/

[@Ornelas11B]

Was that supposed to be a burnout? I’m confused.

[@JW-rg6rg]

She definitely needs more power, she's old enough to drive 😂.....

[@petersonoliveira8496]

Boa tarde camiseta n tamanho g e / carro rua fasutolo 130 e 213 são Paulo - SP água branca Brasil vai amém BOM 👌💪

[@alialtubaikh6449]

اوتوتوبيا ال اي and that your channel in Arabic

[@jewboy761]

Israel 4eva

[@phootphetishphilip5551]

my father built these

[@quonyoung1280]

Power braking stinks

[@caseydodds4433]

Why do people insist on ruining classic cars by doing restomods,it is a shame.

[@AutotopiaLA]

You probably won’t like our channel since we love restomod and pro touring builds

[@caseydodds4433]

@@AutotopiaLA you are correct,I have since removed it from my recommened channels. It is just not my thing,good luck on doing what you enjoy.

[@AutotopiaLA]

@@caseydodds4433 thanks

[@jewboy761]

@@caseydodds4433 go lay down bud

[@rodeleon2875]

nice car but the wheels are not for me. that low profile look doesn't belong on a classic imo.

[@isaacortiz4728]

Hot chick huh. I'm offended. Jus fuckin with you. I was born in '74 so I don't care what other people are doing or what they think of me and nothing offends me. Shout out to Looney Toons on Saturday morning! R.I.P. Mr. Potato Head.