1971 Chevelle (Burnt)

- Turn on subtitles/CC's if you'd like explanations on what I'm doing throughout the video. - This is a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle. It has a big block 454 and no rust holes to speak of. However, it was in a fire. Most everything not-metal had been melted away and then the burning structure proceeded to fall down on top of the car, covering it in debris. Compounding that, the car was then left outside with no hood or air cleaner over the engine for what I assume to be more than just a few years, leaving it to corrosion and critter infestation. Nonetheless, all the important parts are still there, so surely this one is ready to drive again with just a little work. Chapters: 00:00 - Getting it home 08:33 - Removing melted wiring and cleaning up the engine 17:19 - Un-seizing the engine 21:53 - Connecting power/fixing the starter. 26:32 - Carburetor(s) 31:45 - Getting spark 34:35 - Stuck shifter 36:42 - Prep for first start 38:04 - First start 39:23 - Testing the transmission/brakes 42:16 - Clean - up 56:59 - Fuel system 01:01:02 - Cooling system 01:02:59 - Oil change/Severely stuck oil filter 01:07:54 - Shifter fix/seat fitment/gas pedal 01:17:55 - Running the engine up to temp/tune-up/checks 01:21:33 - New wheels/tires 01:26:06 - Re-wiring the engine 01:36:25 - Flex-plate is in backwards 01:45:42 - Re-wiring the lights 01:55:36 - Finishing touches 02:00:55 - First Drive 02:07:19 - Cats

Added 10 Jul 2026