![]() ![]() It’s a throwback to how things used to be, and the comradery with fellow competitors. “We can show people you can have fun without a lot of money, or a laptop for tuning. “We’re on Sick Week as rednecks having fun,” said Derek. The interior is mostly stock with a 6-point roll bar, a wiring job Derek describes as “old school breakers, like what might have been used on the Apollo mission,” and a 5-point set of racing belts dated August 1988.ĭerek will upgrade safety and maintenance items, but wants to campaign the Chevelle as closely to as it was last raced. The Chevelle wears Cragar Super Trick wheels on all four corners, and the suspension is mostly stock with the addition of ladder bars on the back. A Turbo 350 transmission and 4.88 gears in the factory 12-bolt rear end transfer the power. That makes rescuing one that’s been left for dead a potentially lucrative proposition, especially if you can do the restoration work for yourself.The 1971 Chevelle sports a 406 cubic inch small block with factory Chevrolet ‘double-hump’ cylinder heads, an Edelbrock single plane intake, and Holley carburetor. The first season of Roadworthy Rescues was released on September 28. It is a show about Derek Bieri and his amazing skills in transforming a non-running abandoned car back into its working state. It was previously shot in Kentucky, Detroit, and North Carolina. They’re such iconic cars with their simple, muscular lines that values seem to be on the rise. Roadworthy Rescues is filmed on location at Vice Grip Garage in Lewisburg, Tennessee. We don’t blame this guy for grabbing yet another Chevelle after selling his ’70 and ’71. Maybe he doesn’t upload videos of his vehicle purchases which don’t go as well? Whatever is the case, this video of him rescuing and resurrecting the Chevelle definitely is worth the watch, especially since this is better stuff than what you see on TV these days. He always includes a disclaimer about how nobody should follow his example or advice because he’s “an idiot.” The funny thing is that while his ideas always seem harebrained, they also work out. If you’re not familiar with YouTube channel Vice Grip Garage, this guy does this sort of thing all the time. If you have something to share let us know. Built with a supercharged Big Block V8 with enough power to 'recycle tires on command,' this rusty classic is a true show-stopper. We are always looking for good bang shifty stories, projects, photos & videos. A faithful recreation of the Vice Grip Garage 1972 Independence Chevelle burnout rig, made with loving care to be as accurate as possible. Plus 1970 Chevelle SS 396 & 454 Cars & Parts. After all, with all the speed holes made through metal oxidization, there’s always that risk this car could literally come apart on the highway. The Vice Grip Garage NASCAR Truck Gets Electrical, Bumpers, and a BODY. motortrendtv motortrendplus chevelle chevy 4door crewcab 307 cammed musclecar musclecars musclecarsdaily roadworthyrescues vicegripgarage. ![]() This whole Chevelle looks like it’s about 6 or more ticking time bombs, so taking it out on the open road, even after getting the engine purring seems like tempting fate. The Blaisdell Chevelle is an absolute goin ta town rig. I bought a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle online site unseen from a town that I thought was in Iowa, but it turns out it was in Illinois. ![]() Read more from Motorious here.Įven with a car that’s in pretty good condition, a long trip can trigger a failure that was a ticking time bomb. Yes, it’s not a great plan and that’s what makes the video so entertaining. After seeing once photo from it, the guy from Vice Grip Garage decided to buy it, then get the car running before driving it 600-plus miles home. That’s especially true if fluids weren’t stabilized, which we’re pretty sure is the case with this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. Most cars which have sat unmoved out in the open in Indiana for 30 years are going to have a lot of problems.
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