Built by Ironworks Speed and Kustom Story from Popular Hot Rodding Lock your doors. A lynch mob of angry purists is about to descend on Las Vegas. That's where you'll find a real '70 SS 454 Chevelle that's been stripped of its LS6 big-block for a Gen IV LSA small-block. Never mind that the supercharged LSA's 556 net horsepower trounces the LS6's 450 gross horsepower, … [Read more...]
Tmcp #214 Jeff Allison Is Back – The Chevelle Lives!
This week my buddy Jeff Allison is on the show to talk about how he diagnosed the problems, what the big worries were, and (in the end) how simple the fix was.It turns out that the coils on the right side cylinder bank were reversed (so Coil #was trying to fire cylinder #2, Coil #6 was trying to fire cylinder #4, etc.) and that the three wires to the camshaft sensor … [Read more...]
Tmcp: Sponsorship Fastlane Is Finally Here….and The Chevelle Will Be Soon!
I thought I would put out a little bonus (i.e. “short”) podcast segment this week to give a little status update on the Chevelle, and also my new course Sponsorship Fastlane. If you’ve been following the Chevelle saga at all you know that at the time it went to SEMA it was show presentable….but not yet drivable. I spent the week in New Mexico at Allison Customs with the hopes … [Read more...]
69 Yenko Chevelle 427
The 1969 Chevelle SS 396 was a hot car, but the COPO program allowed for a run of 427 cars to really take Super Stock drag racing by storm. However, Don Yenko at Yenko Chevrolet one-upped the COPO cars with 99 special 1969 "SYC" Yenko Super Car Chevelles further modified to his liking. This 427 cubic-inch monster features a … [Read more...]
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 4-Speed Convertible
If you were to go buy a brand-new 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, what options would you choose? This week, our featured Muscle Car is a super-clean 1970 Chevelle SS 454 with the 450 HP LS6 V8 backed by a Muncie M22 4-speed transmission. Couple that with a power convertible top, and you've got an awesome ride capable of burning through … [Read more...]
Tmcp Shawn Mahaney On How Restore-a-tag Brings Old License Plates Back To Life!
In this weeks interview, I talked to Shawn Mahaney, owner of Restore A Tag. Restore A Tag has developed a system that results in very high end, museum quality restorations. Some of Shawn’s more famous customers are Chip Foose, Jerry Seinfeld, and Peter Kalikow. Restore A Tag plates have been seen at major car shows, magazines and even at Pebble Beach.Shawn told me that 70%-80% … [Read more...]
February ’14 Feature of the Month: Enzo Morales’ 66 Chevelle
This month we feature Enzo Morales' beautiful 66 Chevelle. The Premise: Build and Drive a 1966 Chevelle Malibu, as a street cruiser that has been modified with the aftermarket's ample supply of parts and accessories. The goal is to modify the underpinnings and drivetrain with modern equipment while maintaining the vintage appeal of a 60's Icon. The Car: 1966 Chevelle … [Read more...]
TMCP – SEMA SHOW SPECIALS 2013!!!! Part 3
The third and final SEMA show special is now available for your listening pleasure. In this episode the focus is on suppliers who donated parts or knowledge to the Chevelle build. The interviews include Detroit Speed and Engineering, Vintage Air, Ron Francis Wiring, RestoreATag, and Chris Holstrom Concepts. At the Detroit Speed and Engineering booth, both Stacy and Kyle Tucker … [Read more...]
Scott Careys 64 Chevelle
Owner/Builder: Scott Carey When I bought the car I was looking for an all original car. This was as close as I could find; two owners and one repaint. My plans were to just leave it and drive it as is while I was building my other car. But as plans often change, one day I thought I would just do a motor swap... well the rest is history. … [Read more...]
Tmcp-jeff Allison Final Chevelle Thrash,Redline Gauge Works,Last Show Before Sema
This weeks show is just before the last full week of work on the Chevelle before SEMA 2013! Jeff Allison, Owner of Allison Customs, and builder of my Chevelle discusses everything that is happening (and will need to happen) to get the Chevelle to SEMA 2013 for it’s world debut from the Ron Francis Wiring booth. We talked about the hectic schedule coming up and what it is going … [Read more...]
