I Bought The BEST SS Chevrolet EVER From Copart!

The SS (Super Sport) name has a long and storied heritage with Chevrolet. From all the way back in the 60's, the SS name signified the best performance Chevrolet had to offer. Including the Camaro, Nova, Impala, and Monte Carlo to name a few. This means that giving a Chevrolet sedan the moniker "SS," is a pretty big deal.
The Chevrolet SS sedan embodies all the usual Super Sport qualities. A very healthy Chevrolet 6.2L LS3 engine, beautiful bucket seats, and Brembo brakes to tie the package together. The special part about the SS sedan though, is the true LS3/6L80e drivetrain. In typical fashion, I bought one of the worst condition ones that the salvage auction had to offer. That doesn't mean that this won't be a standout performer on the Salvage Story leader board though!
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[@scraplifedalt]

The best part about a Holden, is its Chevrolet engine. Change my mind…😁

[@Abelsgarage_]

Not a “ Cheverlot Engine” . It’s a GM engine and it’s in a lot of GM model Including the Holden Division.

[@mrphiscal]

Worst part is that autotragic. 😂

[@ianvader4697]

best part is it looks good, and you can thank aussies for that!

[@nedkelly9688]

If Holden was left to build engines themsleves i am sure would of done something better. change my mind. Holden v8 was one of best sounding V8's ever made and easy to make horsepower also. Holden would of answered to Ford's Barra 6cylinder if was allowed to as Holden hated Ford Australia being better. GM and America ruined Australia cars. GM decided why spend billions on Australian designed motors when GM engines were already designed for USA. LS engines are garbage..

[@TnTFredbear2098]

@@nedkelly9688 i will admit holden was killed by GM but GM bougth out holden due to it about to go under in the first place so in reality they saved holden for at least a couple more years until 2017

[@ihsankahlan7702]

REBUILD A ANOTHER SS. get this to 5000 likes

[@jaycalibre609]

Come on guys!!!!

[@DownWithit]

Do it👍

[@LeeC]

7500 and I’ll throw a blower on it too..

[@KCN1F]

​@@LeeCand then you'll wreck it doing donuts in the parking lot and have to rebuild again!

[@cheapme1850]

This isn’t going well at all. ☹️

[@jesseallan3886]

I love the fact that someone put Holden badges back on it. In Australia, people put chevy badges on commodores. The SS was available in a ute, a station wagon, and a limo (Chevy Caprice) in Australia.

[@IanMoone-bl7le]

FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT THEY'RE SO RARE AND SUCH A SLEEPER

[@scottwal7003]

Go to Australia bro there's tons

[@lukemaloney1170]

They are a dime a dozen here in aus. Iv owned 2 and they are shit.

[@JaredS23]

I’m not sure what sleeper means anymore

[@MichaelD429]

​@@scottwal7003that's where you would have o get the parts from. In the US they are rare unfortunately

[@Tx331]

⁠@@lukemaloney1170if it was shit why did you buy 2?

[@MonaroTravels]

Shame to see a VF parted out, so rare over here.

[@kevinbrand7992]

I love the SS, loved it when it came out. At the time I was driving an E39 540 sport/6sp that I loved better! Nice work and yes, let's see a rebuild of one of these cars!

[@hadgkiss]

That’s a Holden, mate! Australian designed… My mate’s Dad was the chief designer of the modern Monaro.

[@jamesworley2674]

100%

[@WorkingOnRocks]

Malibu designed 🙄🙄🙄🙄😂

[@ramblingtiger9320]

100% Mate! But there is a Chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel 😂

[@theboss9845]

Exactly!

[@Deekay1958]

@@ramblingtiger9320 Bogans do that to their Commys all the time.

[@automotivemotorbikerebuild3448]

With Holden no longer going in Australia , New Zealand these SS are climbing up in value , that colour is quite rare over ere as well. SMS such a same to pull this apart , would of made a great rebuild . And having Holden badges on it in usa makes it quite special .I think this should of been saved .

[@therealrandemonium]

Ohh .. and Rebuild an SS.. 🤠

[@Bnm-fk9fi]

Irrespective of the damage it breaks my heart to see any Holden SS broken like this. Truly one of the classics here in Aus and worth so much now they are getting even rarer. 😞

[@michaelmontanez948]

A SS is definitely worth rebuilding. I had a G8 for years, Holdens are awesome rides... Sleepers.👍

[@funkgremlin2765]

This is one of my dream cars. Literally a 4 door corvette that flies under the radar. Perfect for racing mustangs and chargers lmaooo. I was looking at one a few months ago but they’re getting so expensive I just grabbed an e55 amg for 4 door v8 goodness

[@ryanevan1692]

I would love to see a rebuild of an SS. They are so dope and relatively unknown outside the car scene. Shout out to Chevy for dropping the ball on this beauty

[@camaroant8426]

Big brother of the G8 GXP, the GXP came with a 6.2, the GT came with a 6.0

[@WorkingOnRocks]

Ig you can find early model 6.0 Chevy SS’s 👍

[@S2NAZ]

I didn’t know the 6.2 was put in the G8. Thanks 👍🏻

[@justinwebster7761]

Wasn't some of the GXP supercharged

[@keithczerniawski]

@@justinwebster7761not sure if it was supercharged however the GXP was offered with a manual, where the GT was not GM thought about doing it than later they decided to only reserve that option for the GXP.

[@justinwebster7761]

@keithczerniawski ok I wasn't sure if only a few of them had an option to have one but thanks for the info 👍

[@ronriley952]

I have an SS with a manual transmission and I love it! I can't believe they didn't sell a million of them. I'd love to see you rebuild one.

[@lukemaloney1170]

They did sell a million here in aus where they are made.

[@ronriley952]

@@lukemaloney1170 But not in the US. The SSs were not advertised. My guess is that it was too big a hassle to import them and Chevrolet was trying to limit the demand. The car in the video is badged as a Holden. I'm pretty sure these cars were not imported as Holdens. Some owners rebadged them as Holdens for some reason.

[@nedkelly9688]

@@ronriley952 No none were imported as Holden, just start off as Holden then sent to Walkinshaw performance or HSV Holden Special Vehicles and changed to everything needed to be a American car. Sorry firewall is changed at Holden to LHD also But Americans love and know it is a Holden and change it back to one as respect. Be like Australia rebadging a Camaro or siverado to Holden.. just fake. Also American still believe Holdens are American.. brag about the Pontiacs that are Holden are actual American and our utes copy the El Camino lol hilarious they are so clueless. See youtube videos at car shows and a lot still think are made in USA.

[@builtoverbought8911]

@@nedkelly9688it’s a Chevy brother it’s American, sorry😎 if Chevy didn’t exist you wouldn’t have the holden.

[@Dylan_Mulvaney_OFFICIAL]

​@@builtoverbought8911General Motors not Chevy. GMH is the Holden.

[@Johnnyvette383]

Yes would love to see a Chevy SS rebuilt!!!

[@marywilliams9368]

Rebuild one!! I have a 2015 SS and a 2015 Caprice PPV and it’s hands down the best cars I’ve ever owned. Please please spread the word about how amazing these things are and plenty parts cross share.

[@user-qc4zr5yk8x]

Show me your caprice 🌹

[@Torquematterz]

The SS seats are very desirable. Caprice PPVs would sell their left nut for those bc they bolt right in with no modification. Same with center consoles

[@SarasGarage]

next Time Rebuild it PLEASE. I am a Big Fan of the SS, I do own two, a 2005 Commodore and a 2014 Ute. Still have them in Switzerland.

[@nedkelly9688]

lol has them in Switzerland.. bet that gets some looks. I own 2003 Holden SS ute own a 2011 Holden SV6 ute as daily and own a 2011 SS Holden ute with Maloo kit also.

[@ABRetroCollections]

Differences in the Camaro SS's with the 6.2L; The automatics came with the L99's. Manuals came with the LS3.

[@Blurgamer17]

My mother has a Blue VF2-SSV Redline Commodore that she's kept since 2018. We've had a couple of mechanical scares due to service shop blunders, but it's still here and running with its LS3 intact. Nice to see one in barebones, despite the damage. Helps knowing what she's got.

[@PaddyBoy644]

13:35 As an Australian that worked at Holden while the VY, VZ and VE were being made this video hurts! 😕 Definitely hard to watch. Pat 🇦🇺

[@JasonMcCord-qk3yb]

The first time I saw one of these was when they were new, I walked right past it, thinking it was just another boring box from the formerly great GM car company. When I had gotten about 10 feet behind it, and was still walking, I heard it start up…. I heard the rumble of the stock v8 exhaust, and realized it was coming from that car…. Being a LS nut, I recognized the sound right away! From then on, I was hooked! I love that it’s a real sleeper. If you don’t know much about cars, you would never think it’s a car that came from the factory with more than 400 hp! I will own one, eventually. BTW: Pontiac G8, Chevy SS, Cadillac CTS-V Are all the same Holden platform (I think they were called the “Zeta”platform, but I’m not a Holden expert.) To me, the best Holden was the Maloo UTE. I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for an El Camino! BTW, sometimes people make fun of the guys who put Holden badges on their SS’s…. The simple fact is; They were Holden Commodores before they were re-badged as Chevrolet SS’s.

[@ChevyARt15]

Don't forget the Caprice PPV.

[@nedkelly9688]

Lol is because the Aussie who designed the Holdens also designed the Cadillac CTS-V and why the CTS-V wagon has some similarities with the Holden Sports wagon. Holden Australian designers still to this day work out of Australia designing GM cars worldwide. Was actually Michael Simcoe who designed the 1998 Holden Coupe that turned in to the 2000 Holden Monaro and 2005 Pontiac GTO coupe. Also the Zeta platform chassis is under the Chevy Camaro think 2015

[@bartmix8994]

I really enjoy these videos. Keep up the great work!

[@robertjones1709]

Fernando is completely Right. As the Camaro was based off the Original Holden based "Z" platform. Shared with the Pontiac G8 as well. And when developing the Gen5 Camaro SS both Australian and Detroit based engineering. Next time you are under a Gen5 note the Splined hub bearings in front. Shared with the AWD version Holdens. Fernando knows what's up👍

[@greyfox78569]

10:15 It's a Holden Commodore, Mate. That is what it shares a body with. G8 and SS are both Commodore based. Pontiac GTO was based on the Monaro which was a two door Commodore.

[@EdgasketGarage]

The video is well made, the cars are sweet- but the wisdom that you guys are sharing about the industry is dope!

[@rockytorrez4553]

Rebuild a Ss love the channel can't wait to see it

[@808SSCamaro]

I always feel the amount you subtract for labor is way low. Thanks guys for sharing! Always enjoy these teardown videos!

[@ItzNickyJ]

A Holden model, nice. I like how these can sound. Music to my ears.

[@cake6320]

I'm gonna need to see that rebuilt SS

[@P-J-W-777]

Those SS seats would be great in a restomod. Simple yet elegant with nothing more than the super sport logo.

[@syndixmedia]

Holden liked using the same bodies with some changes, here in Australia the little brother to the VF (The chevy ss) is the ve which they used for the g8s.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

A very beautiful car. I had a '17 . I would still have it except when I decided to add forced induction I decided it would be less costly to buy a '19 CTS-V. The best decision I have ever made.

[@ddupy]

These salvage stories are my favorite! I'm salvaging my first car now

[@mikecollins7222]

Rebuild a Chevy SS!

[@jakepalmer1986]

Because its a Holden Commodore from here in Australia it shares the body and trans tunnel from the lower spec Commodores that may not have the E-handbrakes, hence the cable hangers in the back.

[@michaelmontanez948]

It's unfortunate Chevy basically did not advertise the SS at all. They are probably the best sedan chevrolet ever produced

[@nathanhine286]

Yes they are the G8 GTO just with a face lift, all parts are interchangeable.

[@clarkamend-marshall2261]

My favorite days is when you guys or LSC uploads a new video :)

[@Getusom]

My sons friend has an SS. Super nice car when he bought it. Not so much now….but it was decent fast for what it was…

[@MIKEH.777]

Does he want to sell that car.

[@Getusom]

@@MIKEH.777 I’ll have to ask my son to ask him…..where are you located?

[@keithczerniawski]

I was actually looking forward to a rebuild on this car and even if it’s a G8 GT or even more better a G8 GXP definitely rebuild please I would watch for sure. Like you said it’s just extremely rare which could cause a problem finding parts depending on damage but the Holden there was a good amount of those made just not here.

[@fx648]

Yes!! Do it!! I have one with over 100k mikes and still love it!!

[@TheMrgoodtool]

I'm looking for a 2016 holden ss with a clean title, not a rebuilt title . Cool video and info! THANKS!

[@fms7293]

My mom got a 2017 SS Sedan 6-speed new. Thing was so badass with its exhaust from the factory

[@niagarafallsnewyork3659]

Bro is is your mom griselda Blanco what a badsss. She still got the car u get to drive it much ?

[@Benagiser]

Don't know why you didn't get more of these state side. They are prolific here and considered a family car. The same body is used for the V6 or V8 and the Ute is particularly nice. They handle well and parts supply (made in Sputh Australia) is great.

[@omega1575]

They were barely marketed apart from NASCAR, which was/is in decline. Plus the name was really confusing, and people thought it was a sports version of another model

[@maiva_yt]

waiting for a mustang, had dodges, chevys and all of that, now its time for a good old ford mustang

[@fredgerstler]

Anything you guys do is great. 😊

[@johnj05]

Always love your guys videos , perfect for lunch break. It was a crime how bad the advertising was for the SS. Nobodies ever heard of them 😂. I honestly think it was just GM getting rid of leftover pontiac stuff with a bang.

[@ricknichol260]

Because the guy that has a KZbin channel out named Tony we used to be on TV took one of these and had a engine in the front and a engine in the back that's pretty cool

[@Wannabenobody208]

No. That was an impala.

[@jasonparker3316]

Please don't scrap this, they don't make Holden's anymore and there wasn't that many sent to America

[@phillcc8524]

one big difference between Aus and the US is that few of our sporty cars were 2 door , guess we are a little more pragmatic in that we appreciate usability , the SS was a weapon in std form , and a 4 door , the next step up is the GTS , also available as a 4 door , and then you get the HSV parts book which lists the differences , almost every part of the brakes and suspension has differences , the motor is uprated and transmission has altered ratios , the differences may be small such as the diff , the GTS got a 3.93 to 1 against the 3.71 for the SS , but as a whole significant . if you find a GTS rebuild ,do not scrap !

[@chas44cranky]

Was hoping it was gonna be a rebuild series 😥😥😥

[@DoctorGorbon]

You are a true man of the craft my good sir

[@notj5712]

Might want to look at the instructions on the leak down tester.

[@67judge]

First time I ever saw that color on a Chevy SS 😮. The glass on the shell of the car is worth something. I can even find the rear window for my 06 GTO anywhere 😅

[@malikdigger4544]

That's awesome rare find @Scraplife Garage a America 2019 Chevy SS which nothing more than Holden but chassis definitely Pontiac G8 stop' production in 2009 .

[@HunterWerner-kx9hb]

LOVE THAT CAR

[@unclemar8352]

Since this is my favorite Chevy car, I would’ve loved to see you rebuild it. But I can understand why you chose to part it out. I’m sad, but I’m still a big fan of y’all’s work. Keep the great content coming. RIP Chevy SS 😢

[@jahthompson1209]

The v10 240 in the back looking menacing

[@mac9955]

I saw a purple oil filter, Royal Purple... That's what I use, someone took care of that engine.

[@psyolent.]

Holden really got the VF right ; they are a lovely car and still a few on the road here. Its a pity they closed up shop, and, a shame you parted this, but, looking at the damage ; and trying to get parts there (or even here in AU now) and getting them shipped to the US would not make it worthwhile

[@thatguyoverthere957]

For curiosity's sake, I'd love to see a hi-res photo of the Big Board

[@PERFECTLS3]

23:49 If you'd have pulled the carpet and the sunroof assembly she may have hit #1...😉

[@kwesto03]

It's not a Chev, it's a Holden.

[@Daggydog]

I’ve got one, but I be in Australia it’s a 2011 6.0lt ls2 l77 6 speed manual SSV rebuilt with almost 500hp atm. Harrop Supercharger is next my my wish list. 👍🇦🇺

[@SSLUTTY]

Don’t have any regrets buying my 2015 Chevy SS truly a underrated car might even say I prefer it over a hellcat long live Holden 🦁

[@nedkelly9688]

You mean RIP Holden as America killed it lol.

[@josephmorgan4]

Please rebuild another SS. It was such a shame seeing this one cut up as these cars are now pieces of History here in Australia as Holden was shut down. This car, The VF Commodore, was the last Commodore they got to build. Please find one to save. These cars need to be preserved. Same with the Pontiac GTO. Thats the last Monaro Holden Produced

[@VJetss]

Where you located I have few parts you can use off my old SS of course their gonna need painted. I have rear bumper, trunk, tail lights, air bags, radiator support if needed Quarter Panels Too

[@devin7632]

U can buy a v6 g8 with timing chain issue for cheap and out that drive train and seats from the ss into. Basically a build your own gxp

[@nedkelly9688]

Oh god clueless are not even the same car kiddo.how about building a original Holden HSV Holden special Vehicles LSA powered version. Your GXP was pile of puss.

[@DoctorGorbon]

Sleeper !!! Like the Pontiac

[@ChevyARt15]

I wanted one of these since they first came out. I just recently bought a Caprice PPV, not as nice but just as fun.

[@eptdy]

The Chevy Caprice is why those brake cables are there.

[@robchopshopdually]

I love my 14 ss just missing mag ride and rear brembos

[@markjones1605]

you should buy a set of wobbly socets. They are worth thier weight in gold

[@travisstuchl]

I've been trying to get one of these to rebuild for about 4 years. I just haven't found one at the right price point. I would have rebuilt it. I understand you guys gotta do what you do. If you think it wouldn't be worth it, well, I'm the guy that frame swaped and rebuilt a standard 08 corvette.

[@nedkelly9688]

I can find you a cheap Holden in Australia you can rebuild.'Even sell you my Holden ute version of the Pontiac G8.

[@therealrandemonium]

Soo .. y'all are forgetting about the Caprice PPV .. A LOT of these parts will fit them, and with a bunch coming out of service and auctioned to the public, many of the parts could go there too .. I may even take the rear diff... (Maybe)

[@nedkelly9688]

Nope us Aussies are not because are our cars. we can name what fits and what does not better then any yank We have lot's of parts even the Holden ute's and station wagons parts fit depending where needed.

[@nedkelly9688]

Caprice is a luxury car in Australia why has all that foot room in the back you thought was good for criminals. We just use the sedans as cop cars or a Toyota ute or a van for criminals. Caprice used to drive our politicians around in comfort lol.

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

Shared with the chevy caprice 2011 to 2017 has same interior closer to g8 exterior.

[@bradstasko5319]

The trans tunnel is shared with the 14-17 caprice ppv with is lever driven. You could buy a cheap caprice and build a badass car with the ss parts.

[@mattfisher4256]

Could the front and rear glass be salvaged, the sunroof and sunroof motor & switch too?? Door rubbers and interior carpet

[@1AutomotiveGarage]

Love what you do with these cars.

[@trackmaster4.246]

You guys do body cuts? And do you guys do compression test on the motors?

[@vetcs8349]

what’s y’all’s bolt bucket, drawer, or whenever you keep all the bolts y’all take off look like

[@Taino871]

I really wish Holden was available here in the U.S. Chevy would have still been my favorite.

[@thunder_]

should rebuild the r9 maloo if you get the chance. Hotwheels looking pickup truck with ls init

[@KurtBrewer333]

Commodores all had put cable handbrake that’s why that mount is under the car

[@jimmyjimmyggful]

Those are some cool Chairs

[@JasonMcCord-qk3yb]

I want to see an SS with a LSA or LS-9! Talk about ultimate street sleeper! Maybe a smaller pulley, bigger cam, bigger injectors, and some tuning. Not going too crazy…. ‘Just’ around 900hp😂. Perfect street car.

[@juventino5648]

Buddy we did over here check out the vf hsv gts and senator hsv with lsa

[@nedkelly9688]

Lol Australia had it and utes and station wagons with the LSA.. So funny you yanks have no idea.

[@rajcam80]

Do a rebuild SS !

[@TheDealRonaldTrump]

Definitely wanna see one rebuilt. The word you were looking for was "embellish".

[@JaredS23]

If you buy the magnaride, remember you have to replace in pairs

[@walterdominguez6287]

Now is time to import from Australia to convert to left-hand drive. As on the east coast of Australia, these cars are written off here permanently, never to be reregistered again here, with very little damage as parts are getting hard to get. So our cars become parts cars and are often exported without the engine or separated with the right hand drive engine.

[@ac24z]

We have to see the NSX!!❤

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

Love these videos.

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

At $6/hr I can see why he can't afford new pants

[@ogplayapp]

5:00 is that an Senna Honda NSX in the background 😮?

[@troy5066]

You should rebuild it into the ute version you can get ute shells from AUS

[@Finnishrockabillyrebel]

1963 SS Impala😍

[@lauriecct]

Rebuild one like a HSV GTSR W1 from Australia. LS9!!!!!! They go for $350k - $500k Australian, And the 4-6 ute variants are over $1million plus.

[@SSANCHEZZ_505]

Love my SS, good save on that thing