1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS by Detroit Speed - One Take

[@bartholomew2278]

I love listening to that guy give you shit, and calling you a rookie.

[@ValenNitto]

That was the highlight and how the Busch series got its name.

[@CarsUncovered]

Love waking up, getting a morning coffee, and throwing on a One Take haha

[@mkent280]

Best way to start the day!

[@zackdl]

Exactly my morning every day even before work. :D

[@entrepreneur_journey7]

Exactly my morning :)

[@guthrie1181]

morning my exactly

[@papayaman123]

I watch it night time after work drinking a beer

[@VerboseSlayer]

The GM G body has that presence, like a bored monster who could kill you in seconds but is too lazy to do so. It's mellowed out anger and violence on 4 wheels.

[@savagetuner2404]

Reminds me of the new hellcat redeye. Calm and vicious.

[@pathangzia7750]

Poetry

[@TexasRedneck]

crap...here I go again to craigslist...

[@michaeltibus1238]

When I was in high school in 1984, this Monte Carlo SS was my favorite car. That front end looked so tough! Loved it and still do. Thank you for sharing @The Smoking Tire.

[@cerealkilla8930]

This car is screaming for an LS!!

[@cerealkilla8930]

Малиновый Whatever. This car, specifically, is. I don't think I need to list the reasons why.

[@360fanboy360]

nah 350 4 bbl

[@ET_Videos]

Agreed!!

[@klasseact6663]

GLC522 ...I think a period correct 350 TPI and 5 speed would fit this car to a T...T56!

[@5abivt]

lol my first thought too.. LS7 !!!

[@NewOrleansSpeed]

Pulled an all nighter and now I am blessed with the great smoking tire

[@manolo7178]

The Magic Lizard me too guy I woke up feeling like shit out of dankkk, guess its not too bad I can always watch smoming tire

[@AimForTheBushes908]

I like Andy, very cool co-pilot and the golden standard for a one take video.

[@cerealkilla8930]

"Where the gentlemen have invited me out to drive a few of their cars" I'm so jealous.

[@klasseact6663]

Good thing this car guy knows his cars, the Monte Carlo SS was reintroduced in 1983 and it most definitely has a 3 speed auto, without looking it up I'm pretty sure it's a 200 metric. As far as an LS swap, well it's cliche' nowadays but if anything needs an LS swap it's this car, 165 HP!

[@DarthKlipsch]

The only time the monte SS came with a 350 was the mexican Monte Carlo. Came with different wheels and a hurst 4 speed manual. I believe it was only offered in 84 as well.

[@joesterling5262]

also had pontiac grand prix interior.

[@anthonylach8089]

Wrong! SS models came with a 200-4r 4spd

[@klasseact6663]

anthony lach ...not the 83 and 84's, 200 metric. 200R4 was installed into the Monte Carslo in 1985 and through the 1988 model year.

[@anthonylach8089]

Klasse Act I went fishing for info and the fact is they came with a the 350trans before 85. Go figure the Hrust Olds and 442 Cutlass always had the 2004r. But the MCss never came with the 8.5 rear either. I got a 86 442 in the works. Guess you learn something new every day.

[@ThaMythbuster]

'Starting to become cool again". duude... They've been cool in Europe for years and years man :D I've always had so much love for the G-body.

[@shihtzuwarrior507]

I don't care if people consider these trashy, I love G-body's especially the Regal and Malibu

[@TheBanshee17-SS]

What’s trashy about them these cars are badass

[@Carguments]

Glad you did a video on this. Who cares if some people don't like it. It's your channel so you get to pick the content. Thats the beauty of you having this channel for your own enjoyment and then you work for the Drive and do stuff for the masses.

[@McVerne]

I love seeing those kind of affordable cars on your channel, and the G-Bodys styling in my opinion is one of the coolest of the 80s.

[@ItsMikeArre]

Best part about this model Monte Carlo is definitely the front grill

[@fadiouladhsain3469]

This episode of one take is my favorite. Pure American and southern hospitality and funny conversation. Visit them again Matt!

[@modelcitizen1977]

Can we talk about how awesome Randy is? He's like an event in and of himself.

[@braedenmcdonald210]

That white car in the laneway is a early 60's Plymouth valiant, the lines are unmistakable!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Detroit Speed does a lot of work with some of the Ultimate Street Car challenges. Can't wait to see what's coming.

[@usergonemad]

This is clearly well ascending towards cool once more. The shape has aged far better than I ever expected it to.

[@deebocj]

Best Smokin Tire I've ever seen. This guy is great! U have to bring him back. Very knowledgeable without being overbearing.

[@Drake5153]

its always nice to see the rep and matt get along so well even if the car itself isn't crazy exciting, makes a good video

[@fireblizz516]

I think the funniest part of this video is the phone back into pocket fail 9:30

[@KOOOOPATROOOOOPA]

Fire blizz hahahaha oh wow, I'm glad you noticed that

[@blownaway421]

Clearly he was the brains behind the operation and simply was a bit camera shy. You could clearly tell Matt was enjoying the guys engineering and clearly approved of the car, knowing well that the car was completely stock under the hood.

[@2005blackpearl]

Today on Matt takes a quiet drive through the south...love the chilled out vibe seriously!

[@mikelastname9583]

I always loved the Monte Carlo SS! For it's time, it was an awesome vehicle. I wish it had an optional 3.8 turbo, but it was still great with the 305 H.O.

[@twots22]

I saw a lot of bush cars in South Carolina as a kid. Keep em coming Matt.

[@TheWhateverContent]

the shop is about 30 minutes from me. got to ride in their Nova.

[@thecraftybastyrd]

I'd watch this just for Andy, what a cool dude.

[@jimmysbenttips]

Found one on a farm in November. My dream car and bought it when I 20. Love my 84 SS to death

[@Z5Z5Z5]

lucky 😩

[@Blitz0065]

Absolutely LOVE Detroit Speed. Wish you'd driven their 65 Chevelle

[@777jones]

Really like this fellow and he has a good looking American car.

[@leemoknows]

I LOVED this car when I was in high school. Back in the day, they didn't seem terribly underpowered because everything was underpowered back them haha.

[@NewsNowHouston]

I bought one of the first two SS Monte Carlos made IN 1983 not ‘84. Also,this is not the SS factory interior as it came from the factory. ‘83/84 had blue seats with white trim and SS embroidered on the headrests. Door panels were two tone as well. It was very common for these to be stolen and stripped-then put back together with standard Monte Carlo interior pieces-such as you see in this video.

[@HydeWars]

stfu

[@kuntakente3894]

84 they went all blue

[@Lowendansterling]

i always loved this car when i was a kid. it was so "mean"! needs the 454 though

[@42x5mke3]

Daniel Sterling no it doesn’t, it needs a new corvette motor. Or viper motor, either one would be sick a’f

[@sanityd1]

I've always loved these since training day.

[@ChaosphereIX]

Made the year I was born. A classic, fantastic car.

[@onerpone]

God Damn, that was cool. 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo "G-Body" ROCKS. Mic Drop!!!!!

[@65ANDRE]

A buddy of mine mom had this car in 84. God did it sound good.

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

So Cool. I wanted one of these when I was 16 in 1999. I thought they were cool then, and still do. An LSx Swap and these guys suspension work would probably be an awesome car.

[@johnd5805]

My sister and Bro. Law had a 1972 Monte Carlo with the 402 Big Block. It's a shame they were so huge and heavy but the sound that that thing made when that 4 barrel opened up was awesome. The whole car would leap up.

[@rojm]

damn that looks fantastic. that "future" look that all the car companies were trying to go for in the 80's didn't work out for most cars. this looks like it's from an alternate future. glad to see one in such good condition in 2016. cool guy there too.

[@TheBobes]

Love this show. Matt is a great host. Always a good day when you go to KZbin and see a new video. So relaxing.

[@youtubasoarus]

Clean ride! Looks good. Not usually a fan of these old beasts but that one looks pretty good, clean and tastefully done.

[@dustinmitchell4628]

first year of the ss was in 83. my dads is sitting in my grandmother's garage. he passed now my brother has it.

[@Ecosse57]

would love to see you drive more of their stuff.

[@detroitspeed]

There's more coming...

[@peteogrande]

This one is way prettier than the aero coupe

[@DocWolph]

I liked the Monte Carlo aero coupe more. But I'm remembering it from the prospective of a 10 year old kid. But Pontiac got saddled with THE UGLY version of the G-body coupe, the 1986 "Grand Prix 2+2". They tried to put a Firebird's rear glass on the G-body with a front end that just did not work with the rest of the car. IT also wrecked the cars usability not just the looks.

[@GlycerinZ]

I like your Grand National picture

[@demondhaas7401]

I want you to film this car! I'm a euro guy but I dig 80's muscle. Can you film a Grand National?

[@pdublt3d]

Great to see variation in location and cars. Great vid!

[@403patriot3]

DEFINITELY one of the coolest cars from the mid-80's to come out of detroit.

[@Pigeonbutter8790]

Glad to see a G-body that hasn't been abused and neglected

[@HighRollerzLP]

Saw this in my subscription feed and had to click it. Love me some G-Bodies! :D

[@chriscole9621]

there is a guy near me that put that front end on an el camino! its nice!

[@nrvous309]

Being from Detroit, I've always loved the Monte. It's begging for an LS swap though

[@SlickRick214]

Matt you should also pitch some sponsored videos from QA1 Suspensions, Hotchkis, CAChassisworks, BMR Suspension, and Global West Suspension. These are companies that typically specialize in muscle cars and classics, I would like to see great examples of some good old classics with performance suspension kits because there's a void to be filled

[@baddriversofcolga]

It's too bad you weren't in Western NC. There are some amazing roads there.

[@BURNINGchicken3]

The car you saw was a Chrysler Valiant i think, they were super common here in Australia back in the day.

[@LeftTurn72]

Matt, IMO this body style has never been uncool! (4:29) Love your videos and I'm glad you drove this car!!!

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

Seems like a really cool guy riding along

[@riothero313]

That Jammer still has a look. It's not a GNX but, it could be a non-union low budget brother.

[@nathant2414]

I hit the like button before the advertisement even started

[@CodyUnderstorms]

Matt you just look right at home in that thing.

[@mitchellsteindler]

I'm actually confused how you found roads that straight in NC

[@davidroberts7126]

The eastern half of NC is basically Kansas, but with pine trees

[@mitchellsteindler]

@@davidroberts7126 did not know that

[@MagnoliaSupreme]

Should have been had one of these on here. Dan Howe monte carlo ss would be a great one take.

[@slaWterCH]

What a cool guy! First, I thought he was a cop :p

[@TheDonCucaracho]

what a cool laid back dude

[@STEPHENSENGINEERING]

I race one of these with stock suspension, they are very predictable once you figure it out. It's a very fun and exciting car to race :)

[@HOTRODRICO]

in miami we love these whips

[@nukedathlonman]

I always thought as a grade schooler they were pretty cool, and was always curious about them. The Grand Nash was the hot ticket (and still is), but the Monte I felt was a bit under appreciated... But alas no Buick turbo 6. The 305 was hardy blood warming in comparison. At this point given the nice suspension in it and that 80's vibe it puts out, I think a mild LT1 would be just the ticket - just a little more power to give that shove into the seat. I know, I'm likely to get flamed out on that. No, there's nothing wrong with an LS1 swap and that would be pretty cool as well. But a mild second gen LT1 somehow seems more fitting.

[@nukedathlonman]

357 Mag LOL

[@cameronknight1654]

"It'll get you into trouble no trouble no time" now that is a saying right there

[@Dindyracer]

Very cool. Always have liked this body style and the Monte Carlo.

[@neilb6933]

Would love to see this thing thrashed at a track! Looks surprisingly well planted.

[@JR-ic4hl]

That looks great and its refreshing to see it without a cawl hood. Almost every example i see has one.

[@juliolopez53]

got to love the body style, chevy fan boy got mad when he said gn. rivalry is still there, the grudge doesnt go away

[@jbrooks8885]

Bad ass old SS!! love those cars

[@forterierocks]

I have an 84 Hurst Cutlass it's got a bone stock engine, rebuilt trans and a 3.42posi I've lowered it about 2 inches, I have some cheap ebay shocks on it and just those 2 things have made it so much better handling. Next year she's getting a 403ci and TH350 or TH400 and possibly a brake upgrade. G Bodies are awesome cars for not a lot of money.

[@ballard-bt2ts]

I wish you would have laid that car into a figure 8 in an open parking lot at least to use the DSE suspension, they make some good looking stuff!

[@hoss1947]

My 84 SS looks like this one. It's factory original except for new springs and KYB shocks. It's not a powerhouse, but it does handle really well. It takes turns flat, and fast, it will surprise you as to how well it handles. A 383 with an overdrive transmission would really wake this car up.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Always liked that body style

[@stevensanchez330]

Damn that state is completely different to CA , I wonder how it feel to live without traffic lol

[@thegreatcarraway]

It was most noticeable when they drove into the random dude's driveway, you just don't do that in CA.

[@jaygill5582]

country ass backwards...they drive muddy lifted pick up trucks.

[@hookahspot8973]

I showed my friend your videos and he liked them, he have a 1966 Lincoln continental he told me if you decided to visit Michigan he's willing to give you the car for a take, it's a blacked out interior and exterior with a 514 ford racing engine pushing 630 HP and 690 lb ft

[@_baller]

Such a good looking car without having sports car lines

[@markshaver3814]

I love this car. Even though the rims are updated 86-88 aftermarket SS wheels I think they look great and fit the car.

[@runslaTe]

nice roads..real smooth

[@TrevorLangowski]

You should drive Mr. Regulars falcon!

[@TheSmokingTire]

if he brings it to me, I'm so down.

[@hispdjunkie]

Loved the video but he said 1984 was the first year for the SS. I had a 1983 SS with a white and blue interior and column shifter. That was back in the 90s and I wish I still had it.

[@robert23497]

Detroit speed is always happy to swap whatever V8 you want into this or any other g body. Trust me when i tell you that they are in the middle of nascar country and have an engine for you that gets with the program!

[@4fastdrs]

lol, I had one of those as a kid completely stripped it down to the frame and rebuilt the entire car put a 350 in. love that thing :-) the 305 was not bad but not excellent.

[@Loafy23]

I'm glad you took the time to feature this car. Would this be a restomod without the resto part? :D

[@boss12]

I’m obsessed with this car

[@ROYCE415]

Gotta love 80s muscle

[@Luztinn]

Now that's a solid motor vehicle

[@KRBY555]

Don't love American cars and we don't get any in our market, but this is really cool!

[@danielgross8726]

@6:24 That's an early '60's Dodge Lancer, cousin to the Valiant. Thanks Matt, I love The Smoking Tire!

[@wccrispy]

For a second there I thought this One Take was going off script at the house with the white car. I pictured you grabbing the camera, knocking on the door, introducing yourself and setting up a drive in their car. That would have been neat. Otherwise solid video as always.

[@domdrty]

1983 was the first year of the 4th Gen SS. if his 305 is stock it's only putting out about 160 HP, and the stock trans does not have overdrive. the 200r4 wasn't offered until 1985 or 1986. the gbody frame is super flimsy so upgraded suspension components will only do so much. It's a really nice car.

[@allstar930]

That car is fucking awesome!

[@bgd73]

I had this cars twin. the 305 is H.O. predating the later vortec series. the automatic has a little extra lockup around 80mph. One of gm's prophetic machines, as 5 liters +/- took over. I liked this car enough to grab at a 1996 pickup with the last 305...multiport injected instead. A holley wakes up the low end, but burning tires everywhere. the stock rochester had to go in mine.

[@OneWheelUp_03]

brings back memories, was supposed to have this as my first car but sadly my grandfather totalled it blacking out at the wheel n hit a telephone pole, thank God he was ok but to see the car there in the drive way with half the hood bent to the windshield is a sad thing to see,

[@robertjdm]

That car is awesome! Show it some love and stick an LS in it.

[@ATX-js1to]

It may not be the fastest but these cars just look sick man...put a ls1 in it and you are golden