GTR Door Handles on the Twin Turbo Chevelle! - 1970 LSX Chevelle Ep. 8

[@Peteblz1]

This thing is so custom it's insane. This is certainly a one of one masterpiece already but I can't wait to see it complete. Excellent work y'all.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks a ton!

[@matthewjohnson1643]

It’s nice to show the time and effort it takes to do stuff like this. Most people think it 5 minutes for everything. It’s a lot of try mess up and try again.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Especially when you're mashing together parts that aren't supposed to go with each other. It takes a lot of patience to play Frankenstein with these hot rods!

[@jtdyalEngineer]

This is awesome. Thank you. I am planning and extremely similar door handle swap. I'm using the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix handle, on my 1969 Cadillac coupe DeVille.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

If you post any progress on Instagram, tag us in it! We'd love to see your project! Hope this helped out a little

[@b00st_SS]

Your patience is amazing!! Nice work

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@thecloneguyz]

I LOVE 1970-72 MONTE CARLO / CHEVELLES LITERALLY IDENTICAL FROM FIREWALL TO REAR TAILIGHTS!

[@b6s4shelter]

Look at that! Tim's got a little Judge Gavel as the Judge of all welds and Sheet Metal! Order in the Shop! Fascinating tools of the trade.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Tim would go mad with power! lol

[@RamblinAround]

This is a great build, so much custom fabrication. It was cool watching you figure this out.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NAFIGGAMING]

Anyone else noticed the 3d scan dots over the entire car? Can't wait to see what that's all about. One of a kind please keep it that color orange it's just badass

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We got a big surprise for the exterior of the car! And the color isn't up to us! Ultimately it's the customer's decision. We love the orange and white accents! Hopefully he sticks with it!

[@hobiecatster]

Tim the master. The force is strong with this one!

[@fishpony1211]

Wow that made all the difference in the world! I need these handles in my life. Great work dudes

[@SalvagetoSavage]

They're sick! Unless you're Kyle. Then you struggle like hell to figure out how to open the door! lol

[@fishpony1211]

@@SalvagetoSavage lmaooo!!!

[@AbeyantHero]

I totally dig the custom touches where the car comes into contact w/ the driver daily. Clean mods like that bring past to present I really appreciate

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We appreciate you watching! thank you!

[@Siyadlams]

This technology of the door handles needs to be in a lot more cars. It’s cool. Once again, thank you for awesome content.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for watching!

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

The 2nd one always takes a 3rd of the time to do killer work dude

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's such a breeze once you know what you have to do!

[@dkiv20]

The GTR was the car that made me want to do the smoothed handles on my chevelle. I ended up using the Kindigit set wasn’t terrible to do. Keep the videos coming.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We've been hearing more and more about them! We'll have to check them out for the next build. Thanks for watching!

[@dkiv20]

@@SalvagetoSavage I’ve done mine on my channel is you want to look at them… my metal work is no where near yours but it’s a reference

[@davidblalock9945]

Door hinge pins: as you said, the driver’s side door gets more use. So it stands to reason that the bushings were replaced at some point.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's true!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Always oil hinge pins at least yearly! ... In vehicles... and at home... don't forget the garage hinges/rollers...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@fret_playa - Steel pins aren't like rubber tires... USA wheel bearings usually last much longer than foreign made...

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@fret_playa - Tires have metal in the bead... some also have metal in the belts... IF they even have belts... nylon corded tires are the worst for taking a set even just from cooling overnight... most tires avoid nylon now that replacement materials are available...

[@thecloneguyz]

@@SalvagetoSavage We used to use windshield wiper motors and steel cables in 70's & 80's THEN JC WHITNEY STARTED SELLING THE "HIDDEN DOOR POP KIT" IN 90'S!!!!!

[@JamesYoung61]

It is always a pleasure watching Tim figure things out and then make it happen.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We really appreciate you tuning in to watch! We're stoked you enjoy the episodes!

[@hubertdouglas9509]

Much love from Borneo Island on the other side of the world! Love your builds... really professional and out of the box! Keep it up!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's so awesome that the videos are reaching so far! Thanks for all the support. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it!

[@Skiridr22]

This is some of the best fabrication I have seen in awhile 👍🏾👍🏾

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much!

[@mikek771]

Kindig it in Utah has been putting those handles on their custom builds for years. Their cool.

[@AmfP_89]

This build is so sick. Yall take it to another level every video

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@SomeBoredGuy69]

The door handles look clean!👍 When you guys first introduced this build, you made it seem like it was going to be a few quick mods and out the door. Loving all the mods you are doing to the car.😁

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Well, it was supposed to be a few quick mods! lol

[@nickgibson1191]

so badass. again can't wait to see more progress

[@SalvagetoSavage]

thanks!!

[@randywiddis]

Thanks man.. I was thinking about doing the same thing to my 67 Chevelle. You have shown me how much if a pain in the ass it will be. I like a good challenge but you made it easier.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're so glad we could help out, even if it's just a little! Once you tackle the doors, tag us on instagram! We'd love to see your projects

[@randywiddis]

@@SalvagetoSavage Im not an avid user of Instagram, mostly because i can get a handle on the format. I will try more.. but i have been videoing the process on the KZbin.

[@thecloneguyz]

JC WHITNEY started selling the hidden door popper kit with the hidden magnet in 90's! Before that we used a WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR with steel cables !!!

[@alexv96hrdbody]

Tim great job on the fab work. I really enjoy how you guys are not afraid to show that even thou you guys are amazing, yall still can not think of everything. I truely miss the customizing world and watching you guys work bring back so many old memories. Its also good that you guys show how much hard work goes into customizing stuff. I hate the put it back together and take it apart a thousand times and then people look at it like thats all you did????!!! I see you guys 3d scanned the car as well lol. Cant wait to see whats next. Bless you guys, much love from Dallas

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much for the love! We really want to take you along for the ride of building these cars, and sometimes that means you gotta take some detours and pit stops. We got some big things coming for the outside of this car! Thanks for all the support!

[@georgeyoung613]

I very much enjoyed this video. It was very easy to follow along with you as you went through each step. Your commentary and video positioning could not have been better. There are a lot of people making how-to videos like yours. I have seen a lot of them. I can honestly say, yours are some of the very best. I'm totally shocked that you don't have more subscribers and views. You are not only doing everything right, but you're doing it better than most. Thank you for this extremely well made video. It was as informative as it was inspiring. I will be using your video as a reference when I do this very same mod on my 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. I can't wait to see the diehard Mopar fans loos their minds when they see what I'm going to do. Many years ago I took my Plymouth to the Fall Fling Mopar show in CA. More than a few people completely lost their minds. They went on most of the show telling how wrong I was for using a fiberglass hood and saying things like "That car didn't come with a digital distributor from the factory. Or, "You do know that's the wrong a/c compressor" and "That color was never offered on that car in 68". Calling them "fanatics" would be an understatement.

[@davekeogh]

Great work as usual, a true inspiration for all that love cars and fabrication.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you very much!

[@dannygeouge8459]

You really are a craftsman, aka mad genius. Great video chalk full of useful tips!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Great job! Tim , interesting the thought process to arrive at this cool custom touch for the car. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the build!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@tylerseabook9423]

Beautiful work man

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks a lot!

[@launceherron]

Another amazing video

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardparker294]

Love your work, wish I had the place and know how to do this to my Camaro. Keep up the good work.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's definitely a lot of work, but it's not too bad if you have enough patience!

[@robertromero8094]

I wish I had a decently priced fab guy I got so many ideas for my old school

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Sometimes ya just gotta do it yourself!

[@tonyconrad2895]

Looks awesome Tim. I have a huge suggestion for you however. If you do "remove" the key hole lock from the driver's door, it will look sic. But if the battery on either the car door or the key fob battery dies for some reason, I presume you're goin with upgrade to keyless entry, there will be no back way to get into the car. Suggestion: The key hole should remain on the trunk. If in the case of a dead battery, you open the trunk and pull a secondary mechanical handle to pop the drivers side door for entry. The handle could be tuck up the upper left of the rear deck near the trunk hinge.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks Tony that’s pretty much exactly what we’re doing. 💯🎯

[@genemounce8302]

Wassuuuuuuuup boizzzzz! My new DOPE S2S hat fits so nice,it's my new daily! 💪😎🤙 Appreciate it again Mikey .

[@SalvagetoSavage]

If you have a picture with it on instagram tag us in it! We'd love to see it. We can't thank you enough for all your support Gene! Thanks for always tuning in!

[@genemounce8302]

I'll do it 1st thing when I get back to the casa 👊

[@LuisRamirez-ts3rp]

GTR DOOR HANDLE ARE CRACK 🔥

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you like em!

[@LuisRamirez-ts3rp]

Better than k dig the r Tesla that’s a fact

[@LuisRamirez-ts3rp]

Pls more content

[@UncleManuel]

This content is so good I can't HANDLE it!😁😇🤟

[@SalvagetoSavage]

hahahaha! We really a-DOOR that pun! (ok ours here was really bad but it had to be done)

[@StayFancyRide]

I wan to do the Tesla doors for my impala as well but I've never welded in my life. Good tip video! Loved this.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

I would definitely get some practice welding before trying to tackle this. It would be super frustrating to try to learn on a project that is already somewhat difficult if you do know how to weld. We're planning on doing some welding tutorial videos in the future to help you with your project a little further!

[@StayFancyRide]

@@SalvagetoSavage Hey that's rad. Lol forward to seeing those soon as I buy a decent welding apparatus 👍

[@lancemitchell600]

Nice work Tim! I see some scan dots. I bet whatever you’re doin is gonna look like 🔥.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's going to be crazy! We can't wait to show you guys!

[@davidsingleton7254]

I really like the GTR handles,. I'm going to try and fan them on my 68' Camaro

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That would be sick! Let us know how it goes!

[@weiyunchi]

Looking slick and clean ya’ll!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!!

[@shauncarly8562]

I see the 3D scan markers on the passenger side. I'm excited to see what you do to the outside of it

[@paul3dwards]

This is going to be the sickest Chevelle 🔥

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We hope so!

[@k.c.williams3385]

Amazing build

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@davntelisha19]

Very nice handles

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you like them!

[@MrJmoore8797]

That's a lot of work, I'll stand there all day mad if I had to do something like that.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We've all had those conversations with our wives or girlfriends: them: "Why do you work on cars if it makes you so angry all the time?" us: "Cause this fun and I love it" as our faces turn red with frustration

[@vandettabuilds6641]

Your a craftsman!!! Good job

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!

[@pshort8086]

Sick install! 🤘🏽

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@dbrad32]

Love this build, you guys have serious design and fab skills. It’s like bitchen rides without being cheesy!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much! that means a ton to us here!

[@davegt27]

what a great idea the shaved door handles, we thought along similar lines back in the 1980's but back then I thought the 1972 Toyota celica door handles would be the way to go. now do IRS ??

[@AdamMurrayLive]

The amount work you guys have put into that chevelle is incredible. What would to cost of a build like this be? I imagine into the 6 figures.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

it's definitely up there!

[@Skiridr22]

I’m always yelling at my passenger not to slam the door 🤣

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

Always love your videos you guys are awesome 👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you like them!

[@dalepaulin2112]

those door handles look great!, awkward af but great.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

If they were flipped around like Kyle said, you could open the door wayyyy easier going underhand with the left hand. But no, everyone just said he was crazy! lol

[@dalepaulin2112]

@@SalvagetoSavage i can picture that being better ergonomics.. pls show us what the driver of the car thinks about it... thanks!

[@Ordrock7]

The whole time you were fabricating the door handles I was thinking that you were going to get pissed at the mods you made and you were going to just buy Kindig handles. I'm glad that you made your own. I thought that you would use 2018-2022 Camaro handles, but yours are nice too. But what about the sharp edges from the door skin?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

The fab work isn't 100% done. There will be a good amount of clean up and body work once everything is all roughed in!

[@diablocustomschoker2058]

Exelent work you are amazing😬👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@georgeyoung613]

Any way I could get more info on where you got the new door handles? It's a GTR but what year and model, also are they Japanese direct or are they available in the US? I would be extremely grateful for any information you're willing to share with me. Thank you. Mush respect for all the work you are doing and the content you are sharing. 🙏 🫡 Respectfully, Young, G.W.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Shoot us a message on IG! We'll see if we can dig up some of our old orders to let you know where they came from!

[@benstrait333]

Love the cute little train wheels😂😂😂

[@SalvagetoSavage]

One day it'll be ready for the big boy wheels!

[@thisoldhooptie]

Love it! Question what's the deal with the orange wheels? I have seen them on a truck for sale in fl. Are they placeholders to keep the finals from getting wrecked while under construction?

[@thisoldhooptie]

I just realized you guys are in fl, cool!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

They keep the final wheels safe, but it also makes it a bit easier to maneuver the car around the shop as well!

[@fshwck]

Hate to be a buzz kill but since you connected to the inner handle pull it will unlock the door from the outside now. Looks great though nice work

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We didn't connect the inner handle pull. We ended up making a stand off from the outer pull to change the angle. Even if we did, it's easy enough to make the lock work indecently of the handle!

[@BigThomTattoos]

Thanks for this video! While watching the video I was thinking of the fab time/ difficulty and comparing the GTR handle to the Kindig handles. Have you done a set of those before? If so, how did the fabrication process compare? cost comparatively a set of GTR handles can be gotten on Ebay for $300+ less than the Kindig's

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We haven't tried the kindig handles before.If we went that route, we most likely would fab up our own handles from scratch. Or modify the GTR handle to have a billet handle!

[@Billyspacerocket]

Insanely next level shit = Snazzy job Tim 👍👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@MiguelGonzalez-gp2zz]

VERY AWESOME!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stuey7777]

Love each and every vid you guys put out. The editing and overall quality is just so good, i cant see how this channel hasn't blown up to several hundred thousand subs yet. Anyway, a like and a comment should help the algorithm a little. Can't wait for the next one. Oh also, how is the DeLorean coming along?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We should be showing you guys it moving down the street in a week or two! Thanks for all the support!!

[@71ls2wat7]

Hey I’m really digging those seats and I’m wondering what kind of seats are those, because I have a 71 gto and I would like to put those in. Keep up the good work on your channel

[@SalvagetoSavage]

I believe they're aftermarket Vette seats. But we'll do a full rundown on them when we go to do the interior!

[@stigrunetefke2157]

Nice work :)

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!

[@schtix392]

I’m so loving this build… man the custom work is just insane it’s like watching an artist… my thoughts on the door could be pins replaced or the lack of use on the passenger, water rust pins degraded shes an oldie but a beauty 👌

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're leaning towards the driver side having been replaced at least once before! Thanks for all the love!

[@chadhipwell192]

With all the dots on the passenger side I'd guess it's been 3d scanned. Is this a hint to the exterior mods that are coming? Love your work and detail shown when filming. Keep doing what you are doing, for our health and wellbeing please. Your channel should have way more subs.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We'll get there! We'd love it if you shared it with any friends or family that loves cars! And yeah, we have some big big plans coming for the exterior!

[@dave5833]

I like no door handles poppers are great. Still Tim really nice build.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It would be cool to have a completely flat door!

[@dave5833]

@@SalvagetoSavage that was my choice on my BelAir Build, thanks for responding.

[@jeffp7958]

I wonder if this will work in reverse, I want to put Chevelle handles on my GTR

[@SalvagetoSavage]

There's only one way to find out!

[@dbrad32]

Haha I got to see this

[@dbrad32]

Are you guys going to literally French in the bumpers like you would a headlight or bring them in really tight for better fitment? Just curious.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Yup! That's going to be coming soon!

[@lop8828]

I've never personally like the style of handle. But the process to achieve is on par with chip foose

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much!

[@Califormula]

Thanks for the details. . .i fab like well bad 😂 hope to put tesla handles on mine 🤞🏽 will definitely help thx

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Tag us in it if you do! That would be sick. We'd love to see it!

[@andrevanderheyden7356]

Now you have flush mounted suicide door handles on the twin turbo Chevelle!!!

[@Paulster2]

If you were wondering why the driver's side door was smooth closing with the pins in good shape, it's probably because they've already been replaced.

[@albertfarias9120]

Moses Kealoha love the FAB wk bradas DOING IT DOING MEAN HAWAIIAN ALOHA FROM HONOLULU BIG AL MANOA VALLEY AWSOME CONTENT 😀👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We got worried when we didn't see you in the comment section this morning Albert! Hope you have a great week, from all of us here in Florida!

[@albertfarias9120]

@@SalvagetoSavage AWSOME SHET 😍👌 tha FAB wk 5.7 hemi 2009 charger r/t cherry needs Savage wk 👍😂😂😂AWSOME 💩lol 😆

[@davebruton5731]

IF IT AIN'T BROKE , DON'T FIX IT ! ( a quote , from my older brother Mark . )

[@SalvagetoSavage]

"If ya can't remember where a saying originated from, just tell them I made it up" - also your older brother mark lol

[@hdoglesby]

I don't know why Tim didn't just download the PDF for installing these modern handles onto a 70 Chevelle. Pretty straight forward. Only took him 9 minutes per side. Right? 😉

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Funfact: We never actually speed up camera footage. Tim actually just moves that fast. He's the flash's cousin, "The Spark" lol

[@hdoglesby]

@@SalvagetoSavage I knew it!

[@brucemcelroy3186]

solid fabbin i do say.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

thanks!

[@billjohnson8794]

That piece of metal you trimmed off on the passenger door that fell inside is going to be forgotten and create an unsolvable rattle for the owner 😂

[@SalvagetoSavage]

it's the muscle car maraca! lol

[@e.s.bryant765]

Could Tim tell us who is the maker of his Tig cups? I have been using a gas lens for many years, but those clear lens must have come out since I retired. I noticed him using them on titanium, but didn't realize he used them on sheet metal.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Shoot him a message on instagram and he can get you the guy's website. I think he's local to South Florida

[@ministryofadventure]

I see some markers used in 3D scanning - I am very interested to see the exterior mods

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We got some big things coming!

[@trevort4286]

Those driver side hinge bushings have probably been replaced already

[@mrm5303]

You should take it to the burn yard and light those little tires up 🔥💨

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We gotta get it running first! lol

[@QU35TIONZcc]

I love your content guys

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!!

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

Super clean fab work. Looks like y'all going wide body on a Chevelle!?!?!?!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Possibly!

[@parkwayconcepts8758]

You just affirmed my hatred for working on doors.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's not fun, but it's gotta be done!

[@NickV70]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@rdnkmbl]

So how long until you guys start selling gtr template steel plates?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

If it's something you're interested in, shoot us a message on Instagram!

[@S30Build]

How do the handles seal to the door? is there a gasket?

[@TyinAlaska]

So how much would this car cost to commission you to build? Thanks.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We base our concepts and scope of work off the customer budget. We might let y'all in on the price a little farther down the line if the customer OK's it!

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

Cool 🤗👍👏👏👏

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

@@SalvagetoSavage welcome 🌞🤗 bye bye!

[@joshfazenbaker5691]

Nice car, nice work, FUGLY door handles.

[@johannaaguilar5530]

Dude wtf!? Did you just freestyle 2 straight lines on the door handle patch panel?

[@JohnSmith-fm6wx]

Guess you can’t put something twice the size through that hole love when I ask a stupid question then figure it out 😝

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We try our best not to leave you with any questions by the end of the video! lol

[@wccollins2212]

That's sick bro way to use factory stuff

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@QU35TIONZcc]

The car is getting a wide body I saw the easter egg of all the 3d scanner points all over the body

[@GlassWerx]

Awesome mod. Just don't think it needs the braille for the blind folks to get in drivers side lol

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Down here in South Florida, it's very possible that we have blind drivers on the road! lol

[@GlassWerx]

@@SalvagetoSavage I'm pretty sure we got them here too.

[@MyShadowblue]

Anyone know where to find that mini-grinder thing he was using to trim the plastic off the handle?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Message Tim on instagram and he can give you the brand!

[@MyShadowblue]

Oh cool! Thanks! Let me brush the dust off my Instagram account.

[@willemp6432]

Nothing to say this time just " Thanx "......

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's more than enough for us! Thanks for all the support!