Our first DRIVE in an original '70 CHEVELLE 454 LS6

[@AutoTechNick]

I am not going to lie. I am pretty impressed that he favors the stock and original Chevelle over the in-your-face Nova. Out of the two, what is your preference? I like the rarity and coolness of the Chevelle, but man, it is hard to beat a mean-sounding hot rod like the Nova!! ~ Nick

[@tbishop6726]

I'd love to have a 70 SS . First car was a 72 four door. I'd be happy with a Malibu cloned to look like a SS as it would almost be affordable to get.

[@bobcatstillwell4844]

I totally appreciated that most awesome blast to the past! I would of been as giddy as a school girl in that beautiful SS 454 Chevelle. My first car I saved and bought was a 1971 SS 454 Chevelle. It was jet black with white stripes. Turbo 400 automatic. Black interior, bucket seats, Thank you for taking me back to 1979!🙂👍

[@AutoTechNick]

Absolutely, Your old Chevelle must have been a stunner! ~ Nick

[@jamiesonsime9197]

That LS6 is amazing. The Eagles 8-track is the real pièce de résistance!

[@AutoTechNick]

It's a complete time capsule! ~ Nick

[@improperbostonian6722]

These are the Cars I grew up with the 1960s & 70s Will always be the best!

[@AutoTechNick]

Indeed. They are very special cars. ~ Nick

[@chadhaire1711]

wrong

[@gordocarbo]

@@chadhaire1711 Why is he wrong?

[@chadhaire1711]

@@gordocarbo rust buckets, bad brakes, crap handling, rattle trap bodies, gas guzzlers, cheap interiors.......should I go on?

[@TomSteiner-n5h]

​@@chadhaire1711They may be all that but check out the popularity and resale value. What vehicle from that era wasn't a rust prone car, not very many. I bought a 1970 Chevelle SS Forest Green L34 4spd with white stripes and black bench seat interior. I paid 7800 for that car in 1998.l put a few bucks into it and now have a great car . Get hundreds of compliments and is it for sale questions.

[@frankwurth5375]

I'm sorry boys, but the Nova has all the appeal of a cinder block! But that Chevelle is the definition of class!

[@jprice3648]

?? ok

[@donriedl3484]

Wow nice examples to train the next generation !! Very good video.

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you!

[@joewilson5157]

I grew up in novas, we had a 64 and two 73s. This was sweet to see.

[@gordocarbo]

Dad bought a 65 Chevy II wagon new...283 blue/blue Can still remember the way that interior smelled. Born in 68

[@b103206]

He seems clueless and doesn't seem to really care. Pretty typical. But what an amazing and beautiful car.

[@AutoTechNick]

Yeah, it’s really hit or miss. Somedays he is super into it, and others he’s very reserved. Like you said, not unusual for a young teen. Although I’ll admit I didn’t really expect him to understand the significance of this Chevelle. That will come with time. The young Nick would not have understood either. ~ Nick

[@gordocarbo]

Hes a young guy, cant expect him to know a bunch. We all started somewhere

[@gordocarbo]

@@AutoTechNick He will remember that ride 30 yrs from now. FIrst solid lifter BB ride...torque baby!

[@jegr3398]

He's just a teenager taking it all in. I remember when I was learning about muscle cars as a kid.

[@ronaldbutler9687]

That's for sure. 1980 is when I had my 1971 Chevelle. I was 15 yrs old. I was on my own with my car. That's why Nick I evey you guys. I miss my dad back then to. Made a lot of mistakes. No fun. But I remember what memories I do have. Right on Nick

[@mzaccagnini7179]

The hood pin are not just for looks. They are a safety feature.

[@gordocarbo]

Amen!! If anyones had a hood latch fail and pop up on them the pins stop that. Mine had pins when I got it...welded them shut. Sometimes wonder if its a good idea to add them again

[@Epik-hm8ws]

LS6 for sure! Dream

[@Steve-p6v]

Right! Wat a gem bro. Actually both of those bow ties are gems in my opinion.

[@gordocarbo]

Hes a lucky guy just having a chevelle at that age! Nothing wrong with a stock 2bbl esp if hes gonna drive it a lot...gas is $ nowadays! Gives him a chance to get the feel for it and plan for mods he really wants! Had plenty of stock musclecars back when I was a teenager. Great cars to learn on easy to get to stuff Hugger Orange or Cortez Silver Trevor!

[@AutoTechNick]

I absolutely agree!! That 2bb will help keep him out of trouble. He hasn't been bitten by the speed bug yet, and I'll do my best to prolong that for as long as possible. As of right now, he is HEAVILY leaning towards Hugger Orange! ~ Nick

[@MrGriffin23]

Very Clean! Love it. I’m in the PNW also. Maybe we’ll catch y’all at the show sometime. I have a ‘71 Chevelle Restomod.

[@AutoTechNick]

For sure! Would love to see you and your ride at a show this summer. I would like to get Trevor’s 72 down for a day at Goodguys this year…. Maybe I can talk the ol man into bringing the LS6… gave ya a sub! ~ Nick

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

I started watching for the Chevelle and had a 70 that was mint but I love the Chevy 2 ❤

[@AutoTechNick]

They both may be muscle cars, but they are two totally different genres. I appreciate both for different reasons. It's hard to beat how mean the Nova sounds, though!! ~ Nick

[@ronaldbutler9687]

That engine in that nova is put together a little bit better.money might be SS but that Nova is sweet.its the perfect yr.

[@lafayettedickens6236]

The LS6 featured square port heads which flows more air at high rpms plus a solid lifter cam. These two differences in engineering gave it the higher hp output but also made it a bit more temperamental than the more basic 4 bolt main big block with hydraulic lifters and forged crank.

[@rooseveltrobinson2686]

My Dream car 😍

[@smithwesson4891]

Ilove solid lifters

[@stevesabra1857]

I ordered one new in 1970 the exact same color combination but with the 4 speed muncie M22 stone crusher transmission. but some POS stole it from me with only 3200 miles on it.i replaced the stock wheels with Cragar S/S and Mickey Thomson tires.Washed it every day and waxed it once a week. most beautiful car I ever owned. and that includes the 63 split window Corvette I owned.

[@AutoTechNick]

I have had a cherished car stolen from me as well. I know the feeling and it is terrible. I bet that Chevelle was a blast with the M22!! ~ Nick

[@Steve-p6v]

That's awsome your my hero! Lol you actually owned 2 of my dream cars.

[@ronaldbutler9687]

Those fine spline Rock crushers were some nice trans. I sure miss the 80s.

[@chevysilver-ray-dough6328]

Trade the automatic for a 4 speed and that would be my dream car, but close enough 😂

[@AutoTechNick]

I fully agree! I wish it was a 4 speed. ~ Nick

[@chadhaire1711]

automatic was quicker Goober

[@Campbell_Clan]

My first car was a 68 Chevelle with a small block 327 with the 2 speed power glide trans, Holley 4 barrel carb. It wasn’t as fast as the big block 396 but it was plenty fast enough for my first car. I owned 2 70 Chevelles with the 350 and they were not as fast as the 327 was.

[@AutoTechNick]

I am very, very fond of the 327! My first car is a 1952 Chevy truck that I built with my father. (You can see it in my shop in some of my other videos). I had a well build 327 in that truck. Surprised lots of people with it! ~ Nick

[@Dld1985]

I drove pretty much every muscle car made from 1965 to 1971 including a LS6 Chevelle. If i had my choice the LS6 Chevelle would be my choice. Yes , I drove the Hemi cars too. I replaced the LS6 in mine with the LS7 which has the open chamber heads and more camshaft but I went with a roller.

[@AutoTechNick]

Very cool! I am curious to know what qualities you enjoy in the LS6 that make you prefer it over any of the other top muscle cars? ~ Nick

[@ChicagoRob2]

I love Chevy big blocks, but I still prefer my ‘63 426 Max Wedge, with its more raw, in your face, persona.

[@johnmilner7603]

The hood pins only came on SS cars that had the ZL2 Cowl Induction Hood (flapper).

[@lafayettedickens6236]

I don't know about 1970 but in 1971 you could order the hood pins without the cowl induction hood.

[@inglewoodblackman6038]

Chevelle is 🔥

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you

[@WillieRides57]

My high school buddy bought one from the original owner for $2,200 in 1976!!! Forest Green w/ M22.

[@AutoTechNick]

Hopefully your buddy held on to it for a long time!! ~ Nick

[@alyssarodriguezlife1471]

I would buy both there to hard to decide both nice

[@TUCKANDROLLE]

Do a clone and make it sick. Drop the small block, make it a stick, hood pins a must .., add the 70 hood .

[@TUCKANDROLLE]

Btw grandpa has exquisite taste.

[@chriswalker6776]

Badass cool 😎

[@lafayettedickens6236]

Okay so I gotta ask. What is your definition of a clone? If you put SS stripes and chrome delete the exterior and go with the Chevelle guages, bucket seats and horseshoe shifter with a big block it sounds like a clone to me.

[@AutoTechNick]

@@lafayettedickens6236 For me personally, it’s the badging and how it’s presented. I don’t mind incorporating SS features, but the car would not receive any SS badging. It would remain as a Malibu.

[@jprice3648]

Holy Grail?? Not quite. It would need a muncie 4 speed to be the holy grail.

[@iq6840]

Id do a more modern 6 speed just for comfort on ghe highway. Thats whats cool now adays is you can add some good new stuff, a t56 magnum and a good oil and tranny cooler. Good stuff. If you had a 6 speed you could go with 3.55 gears and it would have a real sweet spot in 3rd and 4th gear, a very very usable sweet spot.

[@gordocarbo]

Have 4.11s and a 26 inch tire. 6th is still unusable unless Im going at least 75. SOme due to the cam but stil...5 spd woulda been better

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

I liked these but prefer the 65 ss drop top with a 396. I dont care about numbers matching , thats for guys that never drive their cars .

[@AutoTechNick]

Indeed. A convertible 65' 396 is a very cool car! ~ Nick

[@ronaldolweiler7745]

@@AutoTechNick I bought one in 1978 . Blew the 327 and put a crate 396 in it . I'm 61 and just tore the car apart to get it painted and apolstered

[@AutoTechNick]

Sounds like a cool project you have on your hands! I have a soft spot in my heart for the 327. I have one in my 52 Chevy truck...

[@gordocarbo]

I hear ya. Only the purist/numbers geeks believe all that stuff makes it rare. None of my "numbers" cars fetched one red cent more than non. Runs the same...Im in this for fun not money...thats a job that doesnt pay worrying about that

[@gordocarbo]

@@ronaldolweiler7745 Feel the same about matching #s who gives a ratts butt. Drives the same as non. Selling any numbers cars I had didnt bring one penny more everyone wants a deal..Its just a way to try and get more $ Some buy into that garabage I wont

[@barrycook624]

I THINK YOU ARE WRONG WHEN YOU SAID IF THAT CAR HAD A TACH IT WOULD GO IN THE THIRD HOLE IN THE DASH THAT WERE THE CLOCK GO THE TACH IN THEM DASHES GOES IN THE FIRST HOLE CHECK A TACH DASH YOU WILL SEE WERE IT GOES

[@mzaccagnini7179]

I Would put a 4sp man in his car. 😊

[@chadhaire1711]

3 speed was quicker Goober

[@gordocarbo]

@@chadhaire1711 Says who? A good driver with a stick can beat an auto, and vice versa.

[@MaryAnnWheatley]

The only thing I don't like about is that you are driving it, and I am not!

[@AutoTechNick]

😂

[@MaryAnnWheatley]

@@AutoTechNick I was manifesting Chevys New Chevelle but remembering this BEAST changed my manifesting! LOL

[@blazano7487]

Too bad it’s not a 4 speed 😢

[@AutoTechNick]

I know right!!!!

[@chadhaire1711]

3 speed auto was quicker Gomer

[@mikechevelle3418]

Incorrect dash for an SS.

[@AutoTechNick]

What are you seeing that makes it incorrect?

[@BradyMurdock]

It's correct for a base ss dash without clock and tach. The Malibu could actually be optioned with tach and gauges. U14 would be the code @@AutoTechNick

[@AutoTechNick]

@BradyMurdock I do know that this car was not optioned with a tach. Not sure about the clock. I’ll have to take another peak at the build sheet. ~ Nick

[@gordocarbo]

@@AutoTechNick Wouldnt worry about it. Tachs are pretty much a novelty...sales gimmick back then.

[@chadhaire1711]

454 was 450 GROSS horsepower which is only 365 NET horsepower...any 2023 Dodge Charger with stock 5.7 puts out more at 375 NET horsepower. Lets get it right

[@gordocarbo]

What does a 2023 Dodge have to do with a 1970 Chevelle?

[@chadhaire1711]

@@gordocarbo 2023 has more horsepower and quicker than this over rated Chevy was the point you missed

[@gordocarbo]

@@chadhaire1711 Hp numbers dont mean its faster. Spend some time at the track youll see its irrelevant. 4 doors...2 too many. Hertz has fleets of these in their rental lots

[@chadhaire1711]

@@gordocarbo Spend some time at the track and you will see the number of doors is irrelevant Goober...the Charger is just as quick...

[@msh6865]

@@chadhaire1711 so, it only took Dodge 53 years to catch and finally pass the output of the SS 454? Also, let's look at prices. Which car regularly fetches the higher $$$ amount on the auction block? And don't even try to compare which car is cooler and will get more looks and thumbs up. Apparently the only thing "overrated" is your IQ.