FULL BUILD: Restoring a '70 Chevy Camaro RS/SS

A new MuscleCar project is started: transforming a 1970 Camaro RS into a stock-style RS/SS 396.
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[@RobColbert]

I'm a software developer and don't know a thing about auto restoration. I do, however, know this car (they were on the road while I was growing up). I can NOT believe what I just watched start-to-finish. You two just did that whole car right, I thank you for caring that much, and for sharing your knowledge and skills. I hope many people get to see this so they can see what we saw back in the day. When you said, "It will be like showroom new," that just wasn't a lie. That is what you (re)created. Stunned. I don't have more words, they don't exist. Thank you again.

[@KanjoNights]

I'm sure I won't be the only one to say it, but PowerNation we really appreciate these full build videos. It's great to watch a project start to finish and not have to jump around from video to video. I really hope we see more of these in the future!

[@Translucent_DSM]

I Absolutely Hate When They Squeeze An Entire Build Into 10-12 Minutes. The Full 2-3 Hours Are Somewhat Satisfying To Watch.

[@sscobrapride]

yes yes yes

[@Globalflavor]

I bought a 1970 split bumper from a coworker, that found it in a garage of an elderly lady. The car was in relatively good condition with the exception of the White vinyl upholstery, it was torn to shreds and looked terrible. It was 307, 2 barrel engine with a 3 speed manual on the floor. It went really good for what it was, it just topped out fairly quickly. I had built a 350 to replace the 307 in my 69 RS that I had bought from my sister. The cam that I picked was too large for the automatic transmission with 3.08 gears in the rear end, I had planned to get a stall converter for it but never did, but I pulled the 350 out of the 69 and put it in the 70 with a M22 4 speed. With the 3.73 gears in the rear end it worked out perfectly and with that combo, I truly had a quick car. It took a while to manage the power off the line without spinning the tires but I got it down pretty good, I was able to run 11.17 at a 117. Like an idiot, when I went through a spell where money was tight, I ended up selling both cars, and I regret it.

[@workingcountry1776]

This was on tv in 2012 over several weeks on speedvision i think

[@brendanmccreanor7046]

Totally Agree.👌good to have the clips together. Each segment show an individual process subject however 👌

[@ZuroX92]

This is how a car show should be made. All car, good information and no drama.

[@Kabodanki]

the voice is a bit too much though

[@VengefulBatz]

“WOOOOO!” “GETCHU SOMMA THAT!”

[@therandomizer9943]

I don't mind the southern accent

[@abgkkk9291]

If I may give you a suggestion that every video has a translation for all languages, especially Indonesian, for your attention, I thank you very much.

[@bradleylovej]

I know, right? These really are great car shows they had on power block. No bs, just building cars and imparting knowledge

[@rickbacon5853]

I just want to add a few tidbits of info for this build- I fought to do this Camaro for a couple years, the idea was shot down repeatedly because it was a “stock” restoration which means advertiser involvement would be limited. Because if this, there wasn’t much time allotted for the build, since we had so many other things we needed to show during the season. The entire build start to finish was less than 90 days. We didn’t have any “after hours” help, and also had to keep up with all our other obligations during that time. Tommy and I were stretched thin! And we didn’t have time to go back and fix anything later. I didn’t have the plastic clips needed to support the headliner rods, so I had half of what was needed to install it, plus I’d never installed one. We didn’t have a steamer to help install the seat Upholstry, so it didn’t look great. If I had the car I would re-do most of the interior, as I wasn’t happy with it at all. As for the hood stripes, they were done in about half a day, and I hadn’t had time to do any clean-up prior to the photogs grabbing pictures. The edges were cleaned up later, but the shots had already been taken. Overall the car was solid and well built for the limited time we had to do it! I would love to buy it and finish it the way I really wanted to. Oh, and yes, I did go back and seal up the holes in the fenders! Editors don’t always know what should be included, and what can get cut. Why didn’t I drill the holes prior to paint? Honest answer, I Forgot. This build was done in 2010 with only Tommy and I. We’re not perfect but we had a lot of fun and really tried to impart knowledge and passion. I’m running a shop in CA now, and love that these old episodes are still inspiring and helping people! Have an awesome day!

[@cameronwhitehead3860]

Still a beautiful car especially for 3 months of work by 2 guys

[@haroldtuttle3766]

rick bacon Mad skills sir! This type of build may not have have appealed to all the advertisers but it sure speaks to the average viewer. With your and Tommy’s well spoken instructions people could see themselves taking on a project like this. I miss this format, you and the amazing cohosts you worked with.

[@solelymusicable]

Well done sir!

[@AlexCrinzi]

Wow, what a project...so glad you were able to do it on the side. Awesome!!! Though i gasped at the stripes in the close up shots at the end. Glad i checked the comments and saw the whole scoop, What a feat to do it in 90 days!! My father's the original owner of a z/28 1970 1/2. he's getting some work done on the carb now, replaced the muffler, 4-spd manual, all original. i think he finally fixed the radio too lol - what a car!!

[@Hunter1998ice]

You guys did a fine job, every restoration can be done better in some sort of way but seeing how you guys got it done and on the road is awesome!

[@ozarksfarmerhansen8782]

This has to be one of the smartest things Power Nation has done in years is to make a full build out of all the episode's. Can sit down with my boys and watch the whole thing back if want to see what it looked like to start with in different areas.

[@patrickyoung3503]

I agree with your comment . I put my dinner by two hours watching this awesome video . My only complant is I'm two old to even think of attempting anything that big . The old saying is true , you only get out what you put in . The boys are Past masters in restoration .

[@davidfillion9981]

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LP L 🎉🎉

[@charleshayman4083]

You guys made that look easy. That’s what knowledge and experience looks like irrespective of video editing. I’ve been dragging around my 1969 Camaro with me in hopes of restoring it for 35 years . I’ve had it since I was 17 in 1983 when it had 42k miles . I bought it for $3,500 from my neighbor who swapped the original 327 for a stock 4 bolt main 350 out of a 70 Monte Carlo, slapped some bondo and several coats of fresh hugger orange paint , SS emblems, and new vinyl top. Although it was an X-44 base car it came factory with all the SS options such as a 14 bolt rear, front disc brakes, gauge cluster, factory optional tach and premium interior. The car had been sitting in a backyard for several years with a small tarp on it when the original owner ( a Vietnam vet ) had simply vanished years earlier. I tried to track down the original 327 but it was sold and gone. Being 1983 I was compelled to put a Pioneer Supertuner in it with Jensen Coaxels in the front and triaxels rear, pioneer cassette player and Kraco 60 watt amp 7 band eq. Dancin in high cotton I was. Lol. Then of course a Holley 650, aluminum intake, Accel super coil, wires shackles and 50’s on back with Goodyear Eagles white letters out of course . Toss on some chrome valve covers and air cleaner , Harley Davidson head band around the rear view mirror complete with a pair of feathered alligator clips attached and Voila! You have a stereotypical badass teenager from the 80’s. She’s got a dry home in the pole barn in Southern Indiana now . She needs a complete restoration. Hasn’t been started in 30 years, needs a floor pan on drivers side, has rust from where the vinyl top was in the usual places, the trunk looks brand new and I had replaced the rear quarters , metal panel where the rear lights go, and front Left fender in ‘86 and painted her the original poly maroon. It originally had a white vinyl top but I just couldn’t do it and went with black. Wish I had omitted the vinyl top. Well here I am now getting old and life and kids and work and a battle I won with cancer and she’s just sitting there waiting. If I ever get to actually retire some day you can bet that car will be my priority. I just want to get it done before I croak. That would be cool.

[@Karne282]

Really hope that happens … sounds awesome

[@TheGreatest1974]

There’s just nothing like 60’s & 70’s American muscle cars. They’ll never look as good again as these designs. They just look SO cool. 🇬🇧

[@dantehunter]

yes, u r correct but it was not just American cars,60s ~80s r the best and greatest years of good looking cars, Italian France, and especially some greater Japanese cars, back in the day they kinda look like American muscle .look them up ^^

[@Mango_Puffin]

You think that because you’re old. It’s okay to be nostalgic

[@TheGreatest1974]

@@Mango_Puffin you idiot. You have to reach a certain age to BE ABLE to be nostalgic.

[@ac-130fan]

@@Mango_Puffin telling someone else what they think, why they think it, and what they should think. Ha.

[@welove2step]

Ignore the lil JDM kid. They really don’t make them like they used to.

[@angeljmadrid]

I haven't seen power nation since like 2010 on free cable. I'm glad they evolved and now have a KZbin channel. SICK

[@boowiebear]

I love this show. No drama. No politics. Just grease, metal, cars and southern accents.

[@DicitAmos]

Exactly! This one's very different, but bet you'll like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX6apppobp1pj80&ab_channel=%D0%9C%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8FRCM

[@loretotrinidad7457]

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[@shahenshahdoodhwala1151]

Hey just wanted to ask this car didn't have front wiper coz did not see it

[@eliztakasuki7585]

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[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

Love it - no scripted drama, no phony deadlines, just two guys with an amazingly diverse array of skills doing it RIGHT.

[@dubz1020]

Take away the electric guitar and it'll be prefect

[@captainsergeant]

"If we don;t get this Camaro finished today we lose the shop!"

[@fishsquishguy1833]

Appreciate these great no drama builds! What’s even better is getting to watch in this format with no commercials and no product pitches like the broadcast show.

[@GabrielRojasAhumada]

No commercials?

[@mafiaperformance]

You should do this with all the builds. I watched it from start to finish.

[@chadjackson4786]

just dont use puke green. What an awful color

[@john.t645]

@@chadjackson4786 Blue with white stripes would have looked pretty neat. I still like the green though.

[@jamescole6846]

I watched it all as well. And the Green is awesome. Sorry Chad. That was the cool thing back then with all the wild colors. You were making a statement like wearing a pink shirt.

[@trumanhw]

Could I axe you to say, "Dook r jooooooobs" please..? (Ala South Park) -- Thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqCvYqeOp7F0Z8U

[@bennypowell983]

TrumanHW day took r jabs

[@131dyana]

This brings back memories of our oldest son and his Dad fixing our used cars. Thank you for sharing this. God bless.

[@tonylee7714]

I was a Body Shop owner for 27 yrs , I can tell you both are good mechanic and Body man , your fingers got lots of milage , keep up the good work !

[@billymanilli]

just curious, if you'd "approve" of those stripes, if they came from your shop... (close up shot at 1:31:51)

[@khalifaalfalasi1166]

Im still shocked why this show isnt showing on netflix.. one of the best car restoration ive ever seen ! Keep up the good work guys 👍🏻

[@jaym1244]

Love the "FULL BUILD" video! I could watch these all day long!

[@DreamKeeper.]

Just bought a 78 Camaro from my grandparents neighbors. Can’t wait to get started

[@kjmcdonald2760]

Best restoration show I've found. No BS reality stuff. Also helps that I just finished a 70 total restoration. Can't wait to look at all the other videos. Cheers

[@david_onthetrail]

Wow, I can't believe I just sat through an hour and fourty minutes of this and enjoyed the whole thing, thanks for a great build. Love the second Gen Camaro's.

[@carolinedizon137]

they are so entertaining and good in their stuffs

[@sanderslongdrive]

Didn't understand a word but I love watching genuine experts at anything at work mathematics, cooking, engines......I couldn't be more impressed with these chaps!

[@joshender9606]

These guys make this look soo easy! I've watched this video many times, and now I have a 1973 Z/28 to restore :D

[@jaysmith6013]

Hell yeah, they are true craftsmen with a lifetime of experience. They’re the real deal Holyfield

[@doreathashauf]

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[@douglashine9638]

I am actually a Mustang guy, but I’d be dang proud to own that Camaro...

[@matthewboylez34]

I've always admired how Ford managed to put 460 HP (Gen 3 2018) into a 5.0 Coyote. There are some custom NA builds that are putting down 600 HP from the Coyote. That's nearly 2 HP/CI. But... I'm still an LS guy lol.

[@kleimbach77]

me too

[@BenitoFan760]

Same. Ima Ford fanboy but I'd be honored to rostore this Camaro

[@goodtalker]

I had a 67 Pony and a 67 Camaro......loved 'em both. Then I had a family.....cars went by by...LOL LOL LOL

[@USMC-1911]

@Buzz James mine to always liked the split bunpers always lived that look .

[@JohnnieBravo1]

What a rainy day treat!! FINALLY stumbled into this video, after building (and autocrossing) these 2nd Gens for many (35 or so) years. The real treat was the scene where you guys used a machine shop in the city where I live to repair that block! What a nice fun surprise.

[@cameronthomas4290]

This is amazing, Absolutely no fake drama

[@bee-beargaming]

Agreed

[@grizzlejoseph857]

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[@eswords1]

exactamundo Cameron. Cant stand those shows where they are less about the cars and the work and more about trying to compete with the kardashains

[@cljerjr31]

this is great, having all the episodes of one particular project consolidated into one show !

[@SGTJDerek]

Remember the Gorilla build from Xtreme? Never did see if Ian ever even finished that one.

[@babyhuez597]

I agree. They should do this with the entire collection.

[@EpicToadRage]

Agreed! I watched the whole thing in one go like it was a night at the movies. 🎥 🥤😀🍿

[@bryanyoung2963]

I second the motion!! nice to be able to watch it start to the finish. Thanks

[@Pyxe_ZA]

Definitely agree. Coz some of these “series” of builds don’t even have the episodes numbered, so you end up watching them in the random order you find as you go along

[@Truth_Matt3rs]

I used to own a '70 Camaro w/ a 307 cid (200 h.p.) engine in Illinois. It was a rust bucket. But I did have a fully rebuilt 350 cid put in it.

[@zioo3117]

I love the history and the fact that you put a 402 into the car. I like the map that you laid out for what you are going to do with this car. Like seeing some of the modular construction. Love getting rid of the bad interior. Love going back to the stock color. That was an amazing carpeting with insulation that you pulled out. Leaks mean rust. Replacement panels is very cool. I saw that leaf spring sticking out. Even with sludge in the 402, it can be resurrected. Very interesting to use the stud gun to shape the car back to originality with the hammer and dolly finish. Repair the below windshield using the two piece hand made patches was brilliant and provided a very incredible bonus of retaining the factory spot welds, so that originality is maintain and no one will know that a repair was done there. Amazing. Finally tuning that SS 396 was difficult, but then you got it right. Final episode and you were driving that beauty. I've never seen a restoration that only lacked a few minor details from being an award winner, to instead being a great driver that looks like and award winner. Pleasing interior, upgraded suspension and rear end and the best motor available then. This is a 1970 that anyone would be proud of: an RS/SS that you guys knocked out of the park. AF

[@clydepodvin5026]

You guys are a beast when it comes to redoing a car. Very impressed with the way you explain every step of the build.very informative.

[@wildbill5670]

It doesn't hurt that they have a "Jay Leno" budget.

[@rickfansler4042]

My first car was a 70 1/2 RS camaro. My uncle had it and i traded him a 35 MM camera for it. I loved that car and to this day its still my very favorite car. Maybe the only think better would be a RS/SS version .Great job on this build guy's !!!

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

Normally a partially scripted show like this would bug me but I really enjoy the information you guys rock. Much respect

[@DoverBoy20]

This brought back such great memories, and a few bad ones. I restored a '73 with my father back in the late 90's, not to this level of tear down, but I was proud of it. Should have spent some money upgrading the brakes though, perhaps It would still be with us today.

[@jayurban8282]

I’ve owned a 70 1/2 SS Camaro since 1980, its a 300 hp 350 with an automatic transmission, it’s got the full bumper. These guys are so skilled at what they do, their knowledge is extensive. What they are doing is not easy.

[@rickwarrick3092]

Guys, this was really fun to watch, you two are really in great form. As a child of the 50s, it's really nostalgic to see a 1970 Camaro looking and running new like they did when I was in school. A nice time capsule to watch, and she sure looks and sounds great. Thanks for the memories, guys!

[@snuffyvontrap1486]

Awesome work, thoroughly enjoyed that. Even the wife was watching. Did anybody else get over exited when the black stripes were unveiled. Like to do this to my old 79 Chev 4X4 I have had since 16…just rotting away!

[@mushmont]

what i like about these guys is that they treat each other with respect and don't constantly put each other down.

[@managementhawaiianisles3235]

MoPar guy here, but I love '70 Camaros. Owned a '78 Z 28. loved it. 🙂

[@Grunt_11Hotel]

Love having the episodes consolidated like this!

[@bumblebee7231]

They just don't have shows like this anymore, it's all marketing drama reality shows in shops, a show like this is nice to have because it gives you a fully professional handle and educational look on simple things of cars, no drama no problems just fixing cars the way it should be done

[@maryrafuse2297]

These guys really know what their doing. They are true artists. Deepest respect!

[@martinhernandez628]

Early 70's is my favorite years for cars. I remember walking into a dealership with my dad in 1970 and seeing camaro's , Corvette , chevelle , monte carlo , el camino , novas and c10's all in the lot .

[@charleslowe522]

I love older cars because they were special and had their own character. I love new cars as well, technology and innovation are something to behold. I love my 1986 Grand National because it is rare and not so much cookie cutter like newer vehicles.

[@crackerdan8010]

But he bought a Pinto

[@stuarthalli4359]

I just found this and I love it, no fake smack talking, just good honest info and love of cars. Thanks guys, well done.

[@media411newsandinterviews6]

Wow can you guys keep doing whole builds in a single episode i love the whole episode

[@MP-qn1jw]

WOULD YOU PLEASE TEACH THESE GUYS ENGLISH?! THANKS!

[@twasbrillig33]

THANK YOU for showing the welding fixes and the techniques you use, that was fun to watch.

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

I just want to say that, no matter how many times I've heard it, I love it when you say, "y'all keep it between the ditches!"

[@tm4nn159]

I owned a 72 when I was around 20. This video stirred up some great memories. It makes me want to start a build of my own. Thanks for a great video!

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

Hindsight is without doubt 20/20! In 1994 I had a Chevrolet Impala 2 door Sport Coupe with a factory 400 ci motor that came with a Carter 2 barrel carb. It smoked blue like crazy with low compression in 3 and 8 when I got it. I had the motor pulled broke all the way down rebuilt to short block and put on some ported and polished cast heads, intake manifold with the open air pass through space under the carb by Edelbrock. A Holly 750cfm dual pumper, high flow oil and H2O pumps, transmission was rebuilt with a B&M shift kit and high rpm converter addition of a fluid cooler with electric assist pump to keep it cool, B&M Slapshift floor shifter. Usual chrome valve covers, T handles, 15 inch air cleaner, timing cover etc... Finished with NGK HO distributor, coil, wires, generic headers wrapped in tape running duals with x pipe all the way back with cherry bomb muflers. Momo sport stearing wheel made for a 88 Z28 installed. Factory guages were pulled and with sheetmetal work and a bit of head scratching a digital C3 dash was installed. Then pulled the bench seat and installed stock 86 Z28 IROC seats and center floor console sitting up a bit on a custom booster as well as the seats boosted up a bit so you could actually see out the front. Rear seats were removed leaving enough room to actually fit in a second set of 86 IROC Z Recaro seats if set low and pushed back a bit. Back passengers could barely see out the rear side 1/4 windows and almost couldn't see out the front over the dash so a small portable tv, nintendo and power inverter was installed to keep them entertained. So driver and 3 passengers sat more comfortable than stock. In back with the addition of a custom sheet metal divider for the cab and trunk with 3/4 of a 2nd ź28 center console extending to the back to provide an armrest and cup holders. The factory gold color was maintained with the addition of SS striped front to rear and all the trim and grill were painted flat black. Finshed with factory 90 Z28 17 IROC wheels wrapped with slightly to narrow 215 35 17 for the wheels Michelin tires to fit. What's all this have to do with a 70 RS Camero? I had a chance to trade the Impala for a stock one with only 10,000 miles a d didn't do it.

[@jamesdewer]

Amazing, that body is straight. How you all found it is amazing. Living in California I can tell you the California State permits required to perform all that work you're performing would make restoration prohibitive.

[@bigredc222]

Permits for what, please explain?

[@jamesdewer]

@@bigredc222 it's California bro. Here you don't have to worry, someone even does it for you. Going forward can we please admire this awesome car. No idea why people want to move here. Zero.

[@pbandjwrx]

this reminds me of being a kid again. I used to watch the first version of this show every saturday with my step dad before he became an alcoholic.lol good memories

[@tomlangmusic9623]

Thanks for the tips on bottom end assembly (and the whole vid of course). Just got my machined block back for my V6 build and that is exactly the next thing. Man, you guys are hard workers!!

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Thank you for saving this car close to stock. I might have gone with a lightweight aluminum block. Very cool. Love the color!

[@ed_e619]

You two guys rock! Your expertise from A to Z is amazing!

[@jgstargazer]

These guys are great but shouldn't he be wearing something to cover his hair because his hair will probably be stiff with paint 57:12

[@MP-qn1jw]

@@jgstargazer YES! AND, HE SHOULD BUILD FULLER!!!!!

[@tommyhawks856]

To get the timing set right on a carburated engine with a distributor, you need a timing light, a dwell meter, a vacuum gauge and a tachometer. You use the timing light and dwell meter in conjunction with other to get the dwell and timing set right. You then use the vacuum gauge and tachometer to fine tune the carburator.

[@ermias75ermis2]

This video editing is as smooth as the car job done .. Watching from start to finish like it's a half an hour video.. Very informative and educational ... Money well spent i say to the owner of this build.

[@cadilac949]

Love that their explaining everything while doing it. I love this stuff!

[@terryrutherford2114]

I had a '70 Z28 (Clone) It was a car converted from an automatic trans to a Munci 4 speed. It had a solid cam shaft 350 CID (like an LT1) and a 3.73 posi rear end. Even though it wasn't original or stock it was hell of a fun car. Thanks for this build video.

[@tonyb1184]

1970 was the year I was born. Awesome restoration and a stunning Camaro. Well done guys she's a beauty!

[@billymanilli]

stunning? did we watch the same video? lol that thing's a mess... fixable... but it's rough and really should be redone

[@garystratton4125]

Love watching this.. brings back memories. You guys make this work look easy and the quality of the work is better than new. This work is different every day. Mysteries of missing parts...and I probably shouldn't have been in that business because of my hot-headed temper. I acted like a 2 year old when something wasn't going right or if I was having a bad day. Anyway ya'll build some great looking cars there. Top Knotch

[@billymanilli]

I dunno about it being "better than new"... take a look at those stripes 1:39:51 -52 (seriously... pause it and look at that "quality")

[@gmbee9481]

this is right renovation (the moste clips from US are really done by amateurs…with all respect) - this guys are right one ! 👍👍👍

[@RSchwara1]

After owning numerous 2nd gens back in the day I watched every minute of the video! Great job and great video!

[@jabberwocker6305]

At last , something whole and in chronological order

[@barryphillips7327]

Yes and not having part 1 2 3 4, just watch and enjoy!

[@DavidFlores-cz4vu]

I just love to see you solid baked guys talking about cars n working!

[@camman61]

thank you ``!!!! I enjoyed the watch !!! Im 60 years old and never get enough of this !!! Clean look !!!

[@michaeloliver8790]

I love this show I have really learned a lot about the whole process

[@dr.donscience4518]

Reference comment starting at 2:23 - They called them a 400 because the GM top brass made a rule = no engines over 400 cubic inches.... Hence either a 396 or 400 despite being 402.....

[@rickyfoster2793]

Not a lot of people know that! The ole race ban and they didn’t want the engines in the vette to be in other cars( Incase it was out performed)

[@denniskirk4055]

Keep it between the ditches or you get stitches!

[@mobilemowers]

Then why the SS454 Chevelles ? They ran till 72/

[@danareynolds1786]

In 1970, GM dropped the 400 inch limit in their intermediates, how else do you explain the 1970 models GS455, SS 454, GTO 455, and 4-4-2 455?

[@dr.donscience4518]

Here’s the Pontiac explanation: “For most of its early run, the venerable A-body platform was subject to a corporate policy limiting the maximum engine size available. Beginning at 330 cubic inches in 1964, the limit was increased to 400 cubic inches in 1965. In 1970, General Motors removed the limit altogether. The result was the 1970 Pontiac GTO 455, which was stuffed with a beefy 455 HO V8 long-stroke engine. Rated conservatively at 360 horsepower and producing a tremendous 500 pound-feet of torque, the 455 HO gave the GTO the powerful aggression needed to appeal to performance-minded buyers.”

[@raa8201]

What a beautiful car. Excellent work gentleman. Reminds of my first car, 71 Camaro, 350, Olive green w/white z28 stripes, green houndstooth int. For the last 25 years, a 65 corvette, matching #'s L78 396. Honestly, I almost would rather have the Camaro back! I've always enjoyed your show.

[@matteodepellegrini]

That's the *best restoration vide I've *ever seen. Watched it from the first to the last minute. You guys are great!

[@rolle_thee_aviator]

I could watch this show all day. Great job guys!

[@PeggyParrow]

I use green sleeve locktite on them, put the sleve in the icebox on the fridge , it sure goes in a lot easier .

[@c0wb0yTV]

love these combination videos where it shows the whole project! thank you for posting

[@kyrujames]

powernation is the OG car show. almost two hour episode posted free, while motortrend is trying to get everyone for a monthly fee. thanks powernation

[@curtvick2892]

kyrujames free my ass! Every commercial made this year is on this video!

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

@@curtvick2892 AD-BLOCK!! Moron!!!

[@workingcountry1776]

This isnt free theres annoying commercials every few minutes and this is a 10 year old build that is well known

[@jrc0004]

I restored a 70 RS/SS 350 back in early 2000's. Purchased for $1500. It was all there, but had a funky paint job from late 70"s and rod bearings were gone, rans strong still. Numbers matching, 4 speed. Rebuilt original motor .30 over, put some trick flow aluminum heads done up some, 10:25 compression, balanced. Painted it the original Sherwood Green, had interior done back to stock form. Lowered it about 2". Man, that car ran! It handled due to herb Adams suspension, KYB shocks etc. I still have pics from beginning to end. Sold it in 2005 due to moving and racing family. God I wish I still had that car. I also had a 73 RS Z/28 that was red with black rally stripes and had a 72 RS/SS. Hindsight 20/20. You know how much those cars would be worth now?

[@artgrusensky121]

well done and no BS. This DVM appreciates your love of your dogs too!

[@m0j0rising]

Just came across this. Beautiful refurb and really interesting seeing you guys work. Mad props!

[@Marketng]

Derek, I would get a rack of front weights and some inside dual rear weights then you will be fine in the hills. The glass will not be very high price either since it is straight glass. Try pulling the tounge back straight and weld a couple plates on each side. If you got a junk car frame cut it out of that. It will keep you going while you find something bigger to replace it. There are aftermarket AC for those tractors too. Glad to help you look if you want me too. It was just one of those days but the money will be minimal. I’m sure it is not easy to run a camera while mowing on a new farm in the hills. Show was still fun to watch as usual. Let me know. Thanks Mark

[@JAHBNEEL]

Nice job guys. I like how detailed you are in restoring the car.

[@brentcrawford7609]

I really like the full builds like this

[@claytonthorpe]

Geez this video is ridiculous!!!! Larry THANK YOU!! I seriously can’t speak with the amount of craziness tucked away in those sheds!

[@steveabcdef7165]

Awesome close up shots of the cylinders getting honed, the block getting decked and the piston ring gap getting filed.

[@jeffvanark]

I love the car and the work that you guys did on it. I will have to live vicariously through you as I will never be able to realize the dream of having an old muscle car...

[@chemoautotroph]

I am 58 years old. In 1970 I was 8, and ever since then I’ve been in love with this car. It has been my favorite car above all. I hope to one day own one before my time is up.

[@iron6702]

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[@robertcruz1127]

Wow this requires a lot of knowledge, very impressive what this guys can do.

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[@agusrosidi8104]

Sweet

[@ericdolan2130]

At 1:42:46: "Make sure you wear gloves". OSHA guidelines clearly state that no one should wear gloves when operating a motor driven tool with a rotating motion. Better to have the part ripped out of your hand and cut the crap out of your hand, than have it grab the glove and pull it with your hand into a rotating tool. Drills, lathes, bench grinders, etc. all have the potential to tear your arm off. I have a nice big scar on my thumb from a drill press 35 years ago to remind me of that. If I had been wearing gloves, it probably would have been much worse. Not trying to sound like a douche or know it all, but rather point out something folks don't think about. Great production guys, thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@daos3300]

had a couple of instances on bench grinders where gloves have given me just enough warning for me to pull my hand out in time. damage to the glove instead of my hand. that said, i wouldn't go near a lathe or mill with gloves on.

[@Milkmans_Son]

​@@daos3300 Your close call taught you the wrong lesson, bud.

[@macleod1592]

Been watching these power block videos since the late 90's. Used to be Car & Driver, Horsepower TV and then Trucks. Always loved them.

[@Darchful]

A gentleman car, a great car. Love it.

[@FjordMenFilms]

PLEASE DO THIS FULL BUILD STYLE VIDEO WITH MORE OF THE PROJECTS!! Thank you :)

[@randyscrafts8575]

A friend had a 1970 Camaro same color didn't have the stripes. It had a built 400 Pontiac engine in it (2) four barrel carbs. I used to take it to the store to get smokes when I was like 14 or so. Couldn't get into it too much as it was way too fast and opening up both four barrels made a lot of noise. That was the fastest car I have ever driven even to this day and that was decades ago. Love that body style.

[@Anubis78250]

"Can you sleeve this?" "Is this your car, or a client?" "It's a client's car." "Sure! We can sleeve it, no problem. Be good as new." Honestly if I were putting the work in to restore this beauty I wouldn't settle for a sleeve.

[@SGTJDerek]

I'd have gone a different route. A Big inch Small block like a 427 from World. Aftermarket suspension. 5spd. Year One's 17" SS wheels. More the "Sleeper" vibe. As much as an early '70s Camaro can be to those of use who never saw these things in the wild at any rate.

[@slagman163]

Thanks for the beginning to end video, was great. Do it more often...

[@eskieman3948]

Good catch on the actual cubic displacement of the "396" - you're right, it was actually a 402ci. It's amazing how many Chevy guys do not know this, and will actually argue with you about it. As of mid-1969, Chevrolet started manufacturing the 396 engines with a .030 overbore, resulting in a new displacement of 402ci, however, since the 396 had developed quite a reputation in the marketplace, they didn't change the name of the engine as long as it was a performance model (SS396 Camaro, Nova, Malibu, etc.). BUT, as you had stated in other models they called the 396 engines a "400", such as in a non-SS Malibu (they would have a "400" emblem on the front fenders. I have an original '71 Monte Carlo with a 'Turbo-Jet 400'.... it's actually a 402ci. Chevrolet marketing made things even MORE confusing because they offered a "400" small block engine during the same time frame - in some models, they were marketed as a 'Turbo-Fire 400'. Confused yet? 😲😲😲😲

[@Drunkengoose1993]

Rick Bacon is one of the most American names I've ever heard

[@BenitoFan760]

Lol. I was about to comment that 😎👍

[@mikenelson9568]

@Oops Oops You know I’m not quite old enough to have watched the show but I hear it all too often when I tell people my name and somehow I thought my name was all too common. Mike Nelson. The older guys would always say “hey your that guy from Sea Hunt”!

[@leogordon8799]

I got an uncle name roy ham seriously 🤣🤣🤣

[@xoxoXoieoxox]

i belive the word bacon is french??

[@low-phas]

Rick Gunn? Rick Bomber?

[@Thecyclist84]

The car turned amazing. The only thing I don’t like is the sound of that exhaust

[@danmyers9372]

Yeah, that’s why one of the first things an owner did back in the day was to get rid of the factory exhaust and put on done after market mufflers. In the 70’s that meant glass packs!

[@rickbacon5853]

No joke! I hated the sound of it, but we wanted it as close to factory as possible. Personally, I would take it off and install the same system we used on the UFC ‘Cuda. That Magnaflow system sounded amazing!

[@repro7780]

Me, I would have put a nice set of headers on it, and magnaflows, glasspacks, Cherry bombs, whatever your fav is. It would sound sweet!

[@billymanilli]

the stripes look SUPER crude too... up close shot of the nose finished made me want to 🤮

[@davidyoung3211]

Thanks guys bringin an oldie back to life!! Loved it!!

[@UncleLub]

I didn't realize I needed the therapy this show provides.

[@aaronbarrett9894]

Right? :)

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[@ellebas7713]

thank you!! i love your amazing videos!, i see it from Mexico and i appreciate all the project since start to finish

[@simantotelicom9532]

Rp o l2

[@Chopski64]

I'm in the process of a rotisserie restoration on my 89 IROC. Tommy's injury reminds me why I ground down or cover up in sharp/head banger areas during the process. Lots of spot welds have sharp spots on them. Nice build. Love the color.

[@NVzla]

Man, best year in second gen F bodys.

[@monadking2761]

Loved that you called it a 70 and a half. I rebuild a 70 -1/2 SS for my son and it has a vinyl top with factory A/C with the R12. I too converted over to the gages from the idiot lights and found that I had to swap 2 wires in the harness to the dash panel to get the newer gage panel to work. The bigger mod was the radio. I installed a little 3.5mm headphone jack to the factory radio, so you could take your phone or mp3 player and put the signal right into the radio amp by passing the AM/FM section of the radio. Not many people know that it's done that way because it is so small of a change. I noticed you never showed how you snuged up the nuts on the side fender SS letters. I bet you had to unbolt the fenders.lol. Nice job on the car very impressive on what you did and really appreciate what it takes because it took me 2 years even down to the orginal seats with the head rest which are very hard to find. If you ever want to get the factory sport mirrors I have some and extra parts. Just 1 question, where are you seat belts and overhead straps?

[@wethepeople4392]

Reminds me of the 71 SS I had. Fantastic job guys. Now how about giving away to one of PowerNation's subscribe viewers 😀👍

[@JohnBuoncristiani]

Thank you for the comments on this build Rick, I had a ‘72 split bumper SS/RS when I was 16. Biggest question was why drum brakes replaced in the rear. Seems like 4 wheel disc brakes would be a “no-brainer”.

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

At 1:39:52 you can see that the hood stripes need some serious clean up.

[@brandonw2505]

Oh my! I noticed that too. They need better making tape. That would bother me crazy knowing that if it was my car.

[@Feledwards]

good catch...yeah, that doesn't look good at all.

[@uhhidk6864]

Naaa normal for a custom 50 footer paint job, but honestly those stripes are horrible,unevenly sized and with rough edges. Rick is actually a painter brought on the show originally as a guest to do some custom flames with Lou on Muscle Car on power block... you would hope it would be better it is beautiful car with some vo-tech paint work ......shame.

[@ichoozjc]

Looks like a sharpie "paint" job

[@Andrewatlanta]

Yeah, dealbreaker. Shockingly bad.

[@MLFranklin]

Beautiful car! I love the modified stuff, but there is something really satisfying about seeing factory correct parts coming together.

[@peterjohnston1224]

I watched from start to finish. Normally I'm a Ford man, but this year Camaro is one of my favorite. But you fella's did a brilliant job, and she looks sweeet! Thanks very much.