LSX Swapping the 1970 Chevelle with a Roadstershop Chassis! - LSX Chevelle Ep. 2

[@the-d2506]

Money cant buy happiness but it can pay for a wonderful job like this... and that comes quite close to happiness...

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Wait... this isn't happiness? lol!

[@the-d2506]

@@SalvagetoSavage I think I should rephrase... it is a definition of happiness...🔥🔥😃

[@rajeevmasilamony8395]

Hey guys I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but your camera work, dialog, and lighting is top notch. On par with a lot of the huge channels out there.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much! We're so glad you like the content!

[@Lazerchicken69]

spot on, they do an amazing job

[@michaelrolleri4559]

@Mike thanks Mike, a lot of passion under one roof. We all really enjoy what we do!

[@makemyday9366]

Not to mention they don't waste time talking about nonsense just to drag the video to 10 mins.

[@chrisp9926]

The amount of talent from this crew is second to none !!!!!!!!!!! Awesome work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks! We're so excited that you're enjoying the builds!

[@rlikemoney]

Yay Wednesday!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

and only 2 more days till Friday!

[@rlikemoney]

@@SalvagetoSavage haha! I cant wait! Have a good day guys!

[@kevindegenaar]

Fabrication work is excellent.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!!!

[@tristannivens3269]

Glad Taylor had you guys build the exhaust for his Miata cause I've watched every video since then. Great work guys

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for sticking around from the OG project! Hope you're liking the builds!

[@michaelrolleri4559]

a real OG

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Yassssssss

[@AmfP_89]

Nice. Nothing cleaner than a shaved firewall

[@SalvagetoSavage]

You got that right!

[@skylar9121]

I honestly never hesitate clicking on a video that y'all put out. LOVE the format and attention to detail put into these videos! CHA CHING!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Wow, thank you! That really means a lot to us here. We're stoked you're loving the builds!

[@netteriv]

i love wednesday alerts! 🔥🔥🔥

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Love to hear it! Thanks for the support!

[@bigjoe3639]

Super awesome! I want to build one like this someday. Keep up the killer work guys! Love the videos and quality

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you! We're stoked you like the video. And you can definitely build something like this. Just takes time and patience

[@xenboy7778]

Watching people with great skill and passion doing what they love that makes others happy is just an all over win.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@fishpony1211]

Holy crap dude. You guys are legends! I didnt need a new firewall until now lol. That smoothed out finish looks awesome.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Just punch a huge hole in yours so you can do the whole "ah, this one's screwed. guess it's time to build a new one!" lol

[@fishpony1211]

@@SalvagetoSavage lmaooo my wife wont go for that… she is helping me do the build!!

[@michaelrolleri4559]

We love a clean firewall.

[@robertevans6481]

Ec10 to twin snails on a sweet chevelle,and a killer frame,dang made my day!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad to hear it!!

[@BrainsofFrank]

Damn guys you are artists with vehicles and metal!! I have a 1970 Toyota corona that I wish I had the budget to send to you guys

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the compliment. And maybe one day we'll have your car in the garage!

[@SirJohn2024]

Great job, take your time, 20 mins episodes would be fine... 😎

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We'll try to get some longer episodes out for you!

[@markg.2501]

Always a pleasure watching professionals plying their trade. Lookin Fantastic👀

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Much appreciated!

[@hem1kat]

I'm saving up for 1950 Mercury Chassis with airbags. Until then I gotta rock the original scary frame. Smoothed my firewall just like this, though. 1 step at a time. love the content.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's awesome! We love bagged classics. That smooth firewall probably really cleans up the engine bay! It all takes time, keep hammering away!

[@George-zq2sk]

this is the most incredible youtube channel there is. this build is EPIC!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it!!

[@lbh002]

Amazing! I love your attention to detail and that your customer has enough cabbage to pay for it all. Looking forward to the next update.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much!

[@IR-nq4qv]

New subscriber here, the Chevelle drew me in. I gotta say, you guys got a nice cherry body to work with, no rust or whiskey dents. I'm not a purist, I'm thinking, this is how the ride should look, can't wait for the next installment. Great camera work and content.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for the sub! We were super impressed with how clean the body was. We hope you like the upcoming videos too!

[@meanmachine76]

So fresh and so clean, clean!!! Awesome work, looks great!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much!

[@Siyadlams]

Nice progress on the build. I thought you guys were going to stiffen the firewall with a bead roller, but I guess one learns something new everyday. Looking forward to future episodes.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That was the plan, but we like the look of the flat wall, and the material we used was structurally sound enough. Thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate the support!

[@Lazerchicken69]

Love this build, my favorite all time dream car

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!!!

[@pete1973x]

Love seeing pro's at work, you guys are magicians ;-)

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Wow, thanks! We're stoked you like the build!

[@ESharp79]

Another stellar episode guys. Always entertaining and informative!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you like it!

[@sru1436]

looking sick!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@GlassWerx]

Idk how I missed the notification for thus but glad I checked. Gotta get my weekly shot of salvage to Savage. I'd watch if yall did once a day or once a month. Always great content and nice that u guys try to reply as much as yall can.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're stoked to have you back every week! Thanks so much for all of the support and we're glad you're liking the content.

[@hiyaa_georgiee4411]

Crazy to think I live a few minutes away from Roadstershop lol. Their builds are clean. I know that Chevelle gonna be raw when it’s done.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Everything that rolls out of Roadstershop is insane!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Love the build, you guys ALWAYS go above & beyond when it comes to attention to detail.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you very much! We try our best!

[@andrewrpena1]

This build is awesome❗vlogs are really professional & tv show worthy 🙌🏽

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you like them!

[@kulahawaii1983]

Great Job guys👍🏾

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@michaelrolleri4559]

roadster shop for the win!

[@janmartens7954]

Man, amazed with the skillset in the shop,,

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We appreciate the compliment! Thanks!

[@1973GLH]

The business end of a proper build

[@grayheadedgamer]

Love this build!! Can't wait for more.

[@jordancicchesi2431]

So savage 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@jordancicchesi2431]

@@SalvagetoSavage your absolutely very extremely welcome 🙏

[@iainlangley]

Awesome 👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@billrutter5246]

WOW Mike I just looked and you guys have 150k in subscribers now that must be becuase of my big mouth telling my friends about your shop etc...LOL just kidding I think when I met you your channe was like 20 k or so. keep up the great work men. your friend Bill R.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much for all the support! We really hope you're liking the builds and able to sit around with your friends enjoying the videos with a few beers!

[@michaelrolleri4559]

taking off like a rocket ship

[@user-.]

Keep up these great content coming in, once the project is done, it will look very badass 🔥

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching and thanks for all the support!

[@MrGriffin23]

Coming out great!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@timrainwater481]

Keep doing it big Boys!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Always! Thanks for the support!

[@SomeBoredGuy69]

Loving this build!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Killin the game

[@MCUSTOMS]

It's very good work, guys!!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks a lot!

[@ЕвгенийБуцыкин-е3и]

Guys, you’re awesome!!! It’s so interesting to see your builds! Can’t wait for the next episode))) From Russia, with love🤙🤙🤙

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you like them!

[@bobqzzi]

Another very cool project. I'm curious: when you quote a project like this, do you just say "time and materials for as long as it it takes," or a set price, or combination?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It really depends on the project and the customer. Sometimes it's "I want this done a specific way" and it's billed out by the time it takes to get that project done, other times it's "I have this budget, do what you can to make the car as cool/fast as possible!"

[@michaelrolleri4559]

time and material on all full builds like this, but we do give and keep in side budgets

[@stephenbeale9520]

I would really like to get one of those chassis for my 74 nova, but my pockets ain't that deep. Going to have to go the subframe, subframe connectors route. That is going to be one awesome ride when it's done.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

They're nice chassis, but we got one because we wanted to put 1000+ horsepower to the wheels. Whatever gets your car back on the road is cool with us! Hope the project is going well

[@stephenbeale9520]

@@SalvagetoSavage Project is stalled, due to lack of motivation, and cold weather. Hoping to get the body chemically dipped this spring and over to someone to do the metal work I am completely not even close to capable of doing.

[@michaelrolleri4559]

there is def nothing wrong with that

[@frankvarney3625]

sweet turbo,wow. wonder what kind of violet colored tape on bullet parts ?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's just painters tape

[@albegt98]

congratulations, always wonderful projects on your channel ;-)

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sshep7119]

If the 6L90 turns out to be too deep with the RS spec frame, I have a billet shallow pan that I designed for my 6L90 in my modified 69 GTO frame. I have some time on the machining center, I may be able to cut one from a big block of Al.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We actually ended up going with a whole different transmission set up... AGAIN! lol Thanks so much for looking out for us, we really appreciate it!

[@Nathan-dh8tc]

Beautiful chassis and awesome work thus far! With bare metal behind the smooth firewall plate, aren't you worried about future rust between the two sheets of metal? I would think some kind of a weld-through primer would help with that.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Weld through primer is not too fun to work with and leads to less than ideal welds. The two firewalls will be sealed up before it goes to paint and there won't really be a chance of moisture getting in there when it's all finalized

[@alvarom45]

Damn, this is great work.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@stonergstonervision3997]

This guy should have more than 150k followers he should already be passed a mil

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Our channel with the current content is still under a year old. Hopefully we'll get there. We're just trying to give you guys some cool builds and cool content! Thanks for all the support!

[@richardbrown2447]

Fernanglin Nice word Then some Swoop Swoop

[@JenzRock]

As always. U guys inspire.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad to be a little dose of inspiration! Hope all your projects are ripping up the streets!

[@JenzRock]

Not yet. My 81 square body got flooded out. On the hunt again. Rare find up in Canada.

[@justinpeterson6839]

There are pinch seam adapters that will fit into the lift holes where the pads go you guys look like youll be doing this a lot maybe you should get some

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for the heads up! We'll look into that!

[@xN1NJ4smurfx]

Awesome work as always, quality episode 🔥. Would love to be an apprentice in your shop! Curious, did you guys do something off camera to prevent rust/corrosion between the two firewalls?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

No, but before paint, we'll be sealing up the panels, so there is no real chance of corrosion between the two panels when it's all said and done. Factory panels are normally metal on metal similar to what we're doing

[@groundzero4044]

Love the builds , hire me !!!! lol

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Send in your resume! We're looking for a new fabricator/mechanic

[@genemounce8302]

LOVE it!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for coming back every week Gene! We love all the support!

[@b9.]

What Gauge is the firewall sheet metal? Awesome videos!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

16 gauge

[@TyinAlaska]

Is that engine direct inject? If so will you run secondary injectors into the manifold? Just wondering how it might affect hp and trq numbers, and the linear quality (or lack there) of the acceleration.

[@Dave-ip2kb]

Beautiful job! What’s the widest tire you can run on that frame?

[@charlieragin5752]

My favorite year 72 ss That should be one of you while epic bills

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We just did an LS3 swap on a 72. It's in one of the playlists on our channel. It's just labeled incorrectly as a 71 at the moment

[@Viking8888]

What was old is new again! If I had the money, I'd have you guys do this to my dream car.....A 1968 Camaro! 👍👌🖖

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Maybe one day!

[@launceherron]

Awesome content

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

One word , in car guy speak, bitchin’ , great concept, awesome execution, thanks for sharing your time!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for watching! Your support and feedback really means a lot to us!

[@fenycott5631]

I am considering the same roadster chassis for my cutlass. Was there anyway to have made this work without having to do the entire tunnel? I knew I would have cut the trans tunnel for the 6l80 but didn’t anticipate having to do the entire tunnel all the way back..

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It really just depends on the engine/transmission set up you're using. We had to cut ours because the LSX set up sits differently than the stock big block that was in the Chevelle. If we were using the stock block, the transmission would have sat in a way where we wouldn't have had to chop as much if any of the floor out. I'm sure the guys over at Roadstershop would be able to answer all those questions if you're really concerned about it. They're awesome about making sure you get what you need!

[@MiguelGonzalez-gp2zz]

AWESOMESAUCE!

[@Brandon-so9fp]

Sick

[@Stahlkeks]

Just had a thought: why aren't engine and trans models a thing? You know, 1:1 model with the dimensions, but made from plastics or thin alu sheets. I mean you have to do a lot of fitting and mockups with the drivetrain and engines etc are heavy... I think you get where I'm going with this. ;)

[@BLKMGK4]

Is there no concern about rust between the two firewall panels?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Nope! We're going to be sealing everything in before paint so we shouldn't be getting any rust between the panels!

[@beetlebuilder5882]

They didn't even forget to disconnect the parking brake cable. It seems that I do that every time that I pull a body off of the frame.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It almost got left connected if it wasn't for Andrew!

[@MaxPower_Designs]

No metal prep on the now grinded/bare metal original firewall and on the steel sheet with the scale still on and now it’s all welded sandwiched together!? That’s is not gonna do good!

[@hydrakana]

I always cringe when I see holes drilled into frames and bolts are shoved into them before any bare surface is treated. I know this wasn't the case here exactly, but just reminded me of it.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It'll be fine once it's all sealed in before paint. There won't really be any chance of moisture getting between there once it's all said and done

[@hydrakana]

@@SalvagetoSavage Makes sense. Keep up the awesome work, these builds are amazing! Cheers from New Zealand.

[@clydecox2108]

Sweet dreams are this...

[@jus1975]

whats the reason for using silicone bronze

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It works as a filler that we can lay down without adding to much heat to the metal and previous welds. If you're looking for an in depth explanation, give Tim a shout on IG and he can run down the pros and cons for you!

[@jus1975]

@@SalvagetoSavage what's is his handle on ig

[@ZachHord]

Subscribed

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Welcome to the channel!

[@xozindustries7451]

Two layers of bare metal on the firewall? No weld through primer?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Weld through primer can lead to some unpleasant welds. The firewall will be sealed in before paint so no moisture will get in between/no rust will form.

[@armondogarcia7532]

That car should never have tinted windows lol it looks so much better with new glass

[@SalvagetoSavage]

You mean you don't like the 3% tint? lol

[@jeremyvaldez6082]

What gas tank is that!!!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's a Rick's Tanks Stainless cell! We used a similar one for our 72 Chevelle LS3 swap we have on the channel. There's a little more in depth explanation on the tank there.

[@davessparetime83]

You used old style front wheel bearings? Why?

[@TyinAlaska]

You going to powder coat or steelit that chassis or something?

[@hartbeat8609]

👍👍

[@lr7633]

Do you gentlemen work Pro-Bono ? If so I'd like to send you my 71 chevelle :) help a needy friend. Restomods for the needy:)

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Unfortunately not! Our landlord wouldn't like us very much if we did! lol

[@ManoftheNorth9394]

Love the Roadster Shop stuff, but there's no way that carving out those huge logo letters in the chassis didn't weaken it in that area... Bad idea (@1:04).

[@PyroBlock]

Can't wait to see what wheels this car has, because the ones it's using right now are fugly

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Everything chrome is coming off the car. Even the wheels!

[@romankarsten6154]

Если честно то две панели не обработали даже грунтом, а уже сварили. Может я ошибаюсь, но на следующий год внутреняя панель заржавеет.

[@inforolleri4191]

when we gonna see the finished product? lol J/K but kinda not

[@JoeZelensky]

The owner must feel great shame and dishonor not putting a manual trans in there. While he was at it he should have put in an IRS as well.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

The IRS option was an extra $10k for the next step up in their chassis line I think. But we have some transmission updates coming up. He changed his mind yet again!

[@jonnieblaze5114]

BAD A$$!

[@robertcgage]

This build saddens me. :(

[@IsmailNuzaifKokky]

.

[@bobbygilchrist7074]

U\\u hi

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

Who the hell buys a Chevelle then pays to put an automatic transmission in it? Way to ruin a beautiful classic car!

[@kodak_jack]

Too much destruction of the original everything. The body sits too low on that chassis. The solution isn’t chopping the **** out of the body to make it fit. A 70 Chevelle is as iconic as a 57 Chevy. Too much!

[@MrMaxEffort]

It sucks that you gutted a flawless car, i don't like you guys anymore and the same goes to to owner... Thumbs down from me..

[@FACEBOOKS-WBDS]

I did the same thing with a die grinder for a Jeffco transmission. people don't understand the work that goes into it

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Right! It's more than just bolting in a motor and tranny and dropping a body down!