Roanoke's Lost Legend Gets a Big Block Chevy 454ci

[@boomerbassmeme]

Caroline for Daughter of the Year! "a big block is the way to do it" , "you don't need springs to do a burnout!" 🤪👍🙏🙏

[@HHWheels]

hehehe yes!!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@roydagger]

Caroline is the prettiest girl of the year!

[@Eschelonistic]

Something tells me your old man is so excited you share his passion. Live it up. He's all for what you want to do here as you both enjoy the ride and he smiles ear to ear knowing his daughter actually appreciates what he is into. (Trust me, that is hard to find).

[@HHWheels]

He definitely is! We absolute adore working together on this stuff. It's our own thing.

[@BeastOfSoda]

I love how you guys are basically doing projects to make each other happy and proud. It's a dynamic that I can't get enough of, and that's what makes you an excellent family.

[@HHWheels]

hahah I'm glad you enjoy watching, cause we are having a BALL! :)

[@rockyfbenedetto2029]

Caroline I totally think that you are absolutely a awesome person who any father would be so proud to have you as a daughter love you Rocky Benedetto from Massachusetts 😊

[@HHWheels]

Awee!! Thank you for the sweet comment!! Hello northern friend :)

[@rockyfbenedetto2029]

@@HHWheels how is everything going were are you at what state

[@rockyfbenedetto2029]

I really hope that you and dad are doing well with all of the bad weather up south

[@blahblah4125]

You two are the best and most enjoyable Father/Daughter team on KZbin! You are both great to watch!

[@davidgough1161]

You guys a re a good time, I enjoy the interaction and the education passed from Dad to Daughter!

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!! I love working with him! :) Thanks for watching

[@shawnpersico305]

A full hour of James and Caroline, absolutely awesome guys. Love it keep it up. Always enjoy your videos.

[@HHWheels]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thx

[@ccbiezenbos]

Caroline is my spirit person. Them driving the Thing in the rain was priceless. Oh and yea, big block all day.

[@HHWheels]

hahah so glad you enjoyed that. We most certainly did hahahah

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Some "females" car channels get on here and flash skin more than they flash the FuelTech system. This girl is a real mechanic. No fluff. Just real car content. With a great soundtrack. 👍

[@HHWheels]

Awe! thank you!! So glad you enjoyed watching :)

[@theariesexperiment4642]

@@HHWheels Your response got my sub. And yes. I enjoyed the content. Keep it up and stay safe out there..God Bless

[@terrymott8581]

My first car was a 66 Chevelle in '79. It cost a whopping $350. Had a 283 3 speed manual, from red light to red light it was a blast. Best roof line ever designed.

[@HHWheels]

Couldn't agree more!! Thanks for watching!

[@Victorm.Robinson]

Me too I'm thinking about changing my 305 motor to a 454 in my 1978 two-door Caprice classic with 63 original thousand miles and like you said it makes no sense but then again it makes a lot of sense 454 big block Chevy😮😅😂😂❤

[@danieldyke1074]

Working as a team and enjoying it ,very cool!

[@terrymowls926]

Use key 🗝️ put in ACC position and incert paper clip in hole to remove the Lock

[@Kenny-1958]

That was painful to watch

[@HHWheels]

yeah..... i know.... not my finest moment.

[@American_Jeeper]

James, I hope you know how lucky you are to have such an awesome daughter who takes an interest in the car hobby. My daughter never cared to learn, even when I got her a 1973 Super Beetle and ended up restoring it myself. The silver lining is that at least she can drive stick.

[@HHWheels]

I hear ya,, I’m very blessed with all my kids!

[@oldludwigdrummer6844]

I just found your channel last week. I've been binge watching your videos since. So far, this is my favorite.

[@HHWheels]

Yay! Thank you!

[@oldludwigdrummer6844]

@@HHWheels You are very welcome! thank you for providing this awesome content. You guys are so cool. I don't have have a daughter, but as a car guy, It would be cool it she was like Caroline.

[@janwiersma1449]

1:49 that was a real surprise for your dad when he saw that motor in the middle of the shop, great inhouse Drone filming footage also. assuming your dad was still on his way to the shop. 😉 ow You have 1 extra subscriber by the way . love your builds. 4:20 really needed that Griswolds clip in there.

[@HHWheels]

YES!!!!! I'll have to use that next time!!! thanks for watching

[@jimmiebrown5014]

To get that key cylinder out you have to turn the switch on accessory then push the pin in that little hole and turn it past accessory to the left and it will come out

[@Kenny-1958]

That was painful to watch

[@jimmiebrown5014]

@@Kenny-1958 not for me I have done it a thousand times or more it is easy piece of cake

[@tocooh6838]

Healthy Hips Wheels.

[@brinleynicholson4588]

She's driving a dump truck and I love it 🤣

[@AdamJones-cl4xd]

Last two minutes of vid was worth it to me.

[@nomad5059]

you were a very lucky young lady cutting those mufflers off like that. my wife did that in that kind of top and got hot chunks of metal down between them! Never saw her come out of her shirt that fast in my life. :)

[@HHWheels]

Oh wow!

[@Victorm.Robinson]

But remember Caroline the sooner you put some foot into that 454 that powerglide going to explode you need to put a 400 turbo transmission into the car instead of leaving the powerglide 2-speed😢❤

[@ronaldbutler9687]

I agree with you. I wouldn't waste my time with that power glide.. That isn't the right move. They were talking about springs. Lol.that is the least of the worries.

[@HHWheels]

it's only a temporary deal!

[@Victorm.Robinson]

@@HHWheels I believe you, and believe that you are so beautiful too my respect as you use your skills and how you ware those shorts 😉🩳

[@freddymardiceii3273]

Everything you guys touch turns amazing!! Can't wait to see the transformation! Good call on the big block! Love you guys always! 🤘🙌😊 make it legendary!

[@HHWheels]

thank you freddy!!! you are LEGEN- wait for it- DARY!

[@rtbell2806]

Had a 70 malibu in 77 with a 350 2 barrel and a 3 on the tree i bought for 100.00 from a customer when i was a mechanic in Rochester mn. I was 21 years old and it was my first race car project. I put a LS6 454 with a turbo 400 and 4.56 gears in it and ran 12.50's off the trailer, re-cammed it and installed a HEI distributor and ran 12.20's with a 3500 lb car! It was my alternative to drinking and doing drugs, and it never owed me a dime!

[@danielhucklebridge5006]

You're all really a first class act. Please keep more videos coming.

[@HHWheels]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Victorm.Robinson]

Next time Caroline just tried the keys before you remove the ignition in the Malibu just take the keys out of the Nova and use them in the Malibu maybe it'll open you never know😮😂

[@williesweetjr8713]

Yep! My original 1964 Impala SS keys, operated several of my friends old chevys back in the late 70's no doubt to their worn out nature!

[@bartismoellis1052]

You two deserve more subs . Your video quality is great.

[@HHWheels]

Thank you so much!

[@FORDMANBUBBY]

I have a 66 chevelle malibu. 327 power glide. Swapped for 396 and th350. Funny part i drilled out ignition and found keys on passenger side floor board. Pissed me off. Great build you guys.

[@HHWheels]

Thx,we are still going with it! Can’t wait to get back to working on it.

[@robertgarza2599]

On the top of the Battery Neg. Post. There is supposed be a Wire mounted on the fender and Neg. clamp Battery.

[@Harko-]

Thanks for another excellent episode! You two make perfect car tinkering entertainment. And cliffhangers 😀

[@HHWheels]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thx for watching!

[@davidgough1161]

I used to live in Roanoke, I have seen that car, just can't remember what part of town I saw it. Looks like a cool project!

[@HHWheels]

It definitely is! :)

[@bobbyv5143]

That look that Caroline had on her face while cutting the exhaust in half,,,,,, I'm positive that helped! 🤣

[@HHWheels]

the "focus" face hahaha

[@elijah2078]

It's a bit inspiring to see this hands-on young lady enjoying the automotive hobby!

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!! That's the goal! I/ we want to inspire more men & women to join the awesome hobby!

[@BrettRSutherland]

A suggestion for the interior of the Chevelle ...... Paul Cox, FAB RATS is building a WILLYS and the interior was stripped so after a clean up he contacted the guys who insulated his shop with spray in foam and it worked great

[@HHWheels]

I'll have to check it out!! thanks for the tip :)

[@rustyaxelrod]

Nice score and well worth the effort, even with the rust. I got a special place in my heat for these cars, my first ride was a 1967 Chevelle. 👍

[@HHWheels]

Very nice!

[@jimhopkins4062]

This brings back old memories. I had a 66 Chevelle super sport L34 396 4speed 12bolt posi ihthe past.

[@random_rodent]

I don't know how you wouldn't be enthusiastic your self if your daughter was enthusiastic about something like that 😁👍 #justproud

[@HHWheels]

hahah it wasn't hard convincing him hahahaha

[@edwinbonnelljr1587]

Great job on that Chevelle and 😊 now get it running and sounding good hell yeah

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I had a 67 Malibu that my best friend gave me. I was working on it at my brother's house. I went back over there the next weekend and found out that he sold it. I didn't speak to him for about 15 years.

[@HHWheels]

nooooooooo!!!! I am so sorry that happened to you!!!

[@jimthomas1989]

The 66 Chevelle Malibu didn't have the extra bracing as the 66 Chevelle Super Sport did , so prepare for the Frame to have Stress cracks with that big block 454 !

[@Kenny-1958]

Put a paper clip in hole of the ignition switch, turn key counter clock wise, you can just remove the cylinder, not the whole switch.

[@brianmoore1648]

If I'm not mistaken,you have a Malibu edition. I say that due to the tri. on the wheel wells, and the rockers ! That how my 66 is

[@tangimoanasamuel4987]

Awesome there you 2 hope to see alot more on ti's build or any of the many builds you both have

[@HHWheels]

Thank you! You will!👍

[@billholemo2518]

That 2sp is childs play to put a high torque rebuild kit in.😂 my buddy Pat ran a Power Glide in a 11 sec car for 3 yrs of track time!! Kit was 750 bucks .

[@lonnieblackwell9215]

I ran across your channel and I really like the content that you all are putting out so I just had to subscribe. Keep up the good work and Caroline, you are a hell of a mechanic.

[@HHWheels]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@50mercfan]

my buddy found a 1966 quarter under the console of his 66 Chevelle when he was restoring it.

[@kellykonoske91]

You guys need a couple "Boltsters" Look 'em up. Very handy for keeping track of your loose bolts.

[@HHWheels]

ooooo yes! I have seen their stuff before!!

[@davidgough1161]

I haven't been to Hilton Head in a long time! I hope to see a lot more content from "down east"!

[@HHWheels]

Heck yeah! Lots more to come!

[@Arlie-nk2nt]

Im 19 years old and one thing my dad taught me is the way to a mans heart is a big block

[@paulpage9651]

Love your vids,hope yall not affected by storms

[@lesliesmith2586]

Love a 66 Chevelle. Pole Barn garage uses a spray cleaner, works very well. Think he gets it Dollar store.

[@HHWheels]

thank you!! and yes!! that's a great alternative!

[@joeysartain6056]

Now we're talking. 454 cid in a Nova. Reminds me of my high school years back in '78

[@jamesferriday9945]

Love you guys connection and bond such a uplifting channel

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!🙏

[@billholemo2518]

Foaming spray Oven Cleaner works Very Well to Degrease an old Engine 😊😊 may take a couple of doses but work good.

[@The_Hollywood_Mission]

I got all of my parts from OPGI for my 65 EL Camino. Not the original front split bench front seat.

[@richardsiegfried9423]

I'll take that 66 Chevy II nova with the small block and t5 at the beginning:)

[@Turntable_Currents]

Outstanding! I love the longer videos. Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@HHWheels]

Thank you! We are enjoying making the vids!

[@jimarena1166]

I'm new to the Chanel, I love you guys. Jim from Melbourne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺

[@HHWheels]

Hello across the pond!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Kenny-1958]

Make sure that flex plate is external balanced for 454.

[@alexandercage2500]

Waking up the Legend because you said so, Caroline !

[@HHWheels]

Heck yeah!!!

[@ni_wink84]

I lived in Vallejo for a few years when I got transferred up there for work, being from the LA area it was… different lol, curious to see where you guys are in the next one

[@marcblock7581]

I had a 1966 Chevy Malibu when I was 17 years old and I got rid of it when I was 25. I miss that car.

[@thomasputnam4491]

I got a good fixable 283 and 4 speed and shifter and all the parts you need

[@jimmiebrown5014]

On that key switch you have to take the key cylinder out before you can get that ring off

[@HHWheels]

There's no replacement for displacement!

[@Victorm.Robinson]

Two old beetles that have been eaten by a spider 🕷️😮

[@robertepley4339]

You got to go ahead for a big block. Change the Spring's dad says it's OK run with it.

[@Victorm.Robinson]

Bring me that 66 Nova for my 1973 Bradley GT kit car? Palmdale California 93591 that needs a steering column 😂

[@jamesengel8867]

If youre looking for accessory brackets and would be alright with a serpentine setup, Kwik Performance offers a bracket kit and options for using small block chevy serpentine setups on big block chevys

[@HHWheels]

ooo! we will have to look into those - thanks for the advice!

[@kenblank8044]

I think you guys are great. We need to get more subscribers on here.

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!

[@robertepley4339]

See if hes on board, cause hes gonna have to be !! Love it !!😂😂😂

[@eddiereeher7594]

good show.liked 2 it fire up like always Keep on Wrenchin😎👍

[@brianmoore1648]

Im always waiting for the dad to do the "Humpty Dance"!lol

[@HHWheels]

Ha ha!👌

[@leeparcell6233]

When is the next video of the 66? Love those cars, had 2 of them back in the 70s. Now looking for another one for my last project.

[@HHWheels]

Working on it!

[@jefferybuchan4235]

I was looking for the external weight on the flywheel and did not see it, maybe just camera angle but 454 are external balance so I hope it has it. Any way keep up the work on the old girl.

[@HHWheels]

Yup, it’s on there!

[@brianmoore1648]

A 1978 cj7 jeep is a good donor for chevy 66 horns . Just switch mounting brackets

[@paullund9386]

Dang, I wish I could buy that 67 Chevy II from you all... oh well!!!

[@HHWheels]

I'm sure it will be up for sale soon!

[@paullund9386]

@@HHWheels is it a 2 Dr or 4Dr ? Also, may I ask for more photo's of the car if it will go up for sale? We need to talk more about it if possible? Thank you for the Reply. very much appreciated.

[@rewpower8694]

the 454 is a must

[@HHWheels]

absolutely!

[@onegative8887]

I wished i had family support on my retromod muscle car projects

[@mikebennefield3054]

love watching your videos wish i had family that would wok on projects with me 👍

[@HHWheels]

So glad you enjoy it!

[@paulpage9651]

Love your videos, I hope yall wasn't impacted by the storms

[@TheRyanbohn]

If you’re giving your cars away, I’ll take the GTR!! 😂 Love your content!!!

[@JakesSpeed]

James and Caroline, ive recently found, are so bad ass. 454 all day u go girl hell of an idea and episode!

[@HHWheels]

Thank you

[@danieldyke1074]

Use small block fuel pump it's the same!

[@brianmoore1648]

The throttle at the firewall in engine bay is gonna need more fore though than you think

[@GabrielGiron-g5o]

Born in the usa since 1966 northern calif 🇺🇲spaniard country

[@countrymtman]

I like that she gets down and dirty with her father and knows about cars there ain't to many girls around here that do and would.

[@dadfirstalways3578]

Dollar store oven cleaner is the best grime/grease cleaner of all time. Idk if you guys know this trick or not, but it's better than any off the shelf stuff at the parts store.

[@BillySBC]

Now we need a tubular front clip and another big block for the Nova and we should be cool.

[@HHWheels]

YES!

[@BillySBC]

@@HHWheels Yep, makes the old Box Novas very popular at the track once you drop a front clip, a big block, and weld in the rear frame connectors to stiffen the unibody. Now you have something with the same power as a muscle car without the weight of a muscle car.

[@bradleymadosh911]

Use oven cleaner it works best to clean grease off parts

[@kennyjordan215]

400 small block an 454 big blocks are external balanced. Flywheels got a added weight on them

[@ronaldrathbun4388]

I knew somebody else would have caught that. The flywheel Caroline pulled off the shelf didn't have any weights on it that I could see. If it's truly a 454 it needs the externally balanced flywheel and harmonic balancer.

[@ronaldbutler9687]

I'm thinking the racing stripe the orange one on the driver's quarter throw some clear on it

[@HHWheels]

hmmmmm. i like that idea!

[@andersbohlin1282]

Great video 👍🏻

[@HHWheels]

Thanks 👍

[@bobbypemberton6257]

When degreasing an engine and transmission, try using oven cleaner, it works great.

[@HHWheels]

Great stuff, but I burned myself so bad from that when cleaning an engine once. So ever since that, I have been on the hunt for a better alternative.

[@bryanmeier272xp8]

all depends what you going to do with the car id probly take out the power glide trans tho id bet that needs a rebuilt to if was my car and turned into a drivers car for the streets id like to try one of those 6 speed manual think they come in 4th gen Camaros or if automatic 400 turbo trans im thinking the 350 motor would be easier but love the big block 454 i wouldent keep either on permanent tho i would rebuild that 283 if its original motor my cousin had a 66 but it was the 4 door with stright 6 3 on the tree still was kool car we drove that thing from michigan to Tennessee and my uncle had the 65 malibu ss convertible 327 3 speed on the floor one of may favorites

[@freddiemoralez1536]

This girl is a worker 💪🏾😎

[@brianmoore1648]

A good name would be. 😊 "DADS PARTS STASH"

[@RichardFaircloth-p2h]

Try oven cleaner for that final clean

[@oscarn8482]

Cool Serie. But using a Chevy ll as a partscar😢 hehe😅 Jepp, time to wrench in Norway now, SeeYah😊

[@HHWheels]

Hello over in beautiful Norway!! Thanks for watching, friend :)

[@glenncutright9769]

thanks for saveing the 66 chevelle be fore it returned to mother earth nice job

[@broosbetonboringen]

Love it HHW Wheels Nice video Nice video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!!

[@markkaufmann1916]

The 1965 quarter-dollar coin may look like an ordinary 25-cent piece, but some of them are worth up to $35,000 due to their unique minting errors and

[@HHWheels]

darn!! the more ya know! Thanks for the insight!

[@tedslife7086]

I built a 496 for my all restored 1964 Impala

[@HHWheels]

bada$$! :)