ABANDONED 1970 Chevelle - I Found My DREAM CAR - 

The big block from the nova would fit in that Chevelle just nicely

The toilet, where all important decisions are made.

2500 Canuck Bucks is a steal for anything like that these days. A spit shine and you could triple it! Well done sir.

"I'm the talent, I will be in my trailer"! 😂😂😂

My dad had a 70 LS5 454 SS 4-speed in the early 70's. He traded it for a 4 cylinder Monza during a "fuel crisis". The lesson I learned is not to do what the crowd is doing or you might lose your big block muscle car due to politics.

David Wooderson is back! These '70 Chevelles have really turned into unicorns! I am a tri-five guy but, I have been waiting for you to get a '70 again after letting the green Malibu get away. Can't wait for this one!

A 57 Chevy and a 70 Chevelle in 1 week. It is going to be a busy year and great content

It's the 67 chevelle for me but they're all beautiful. Good buy DD

Dan buys a car, immediately puts Daisy's on it, good man!

Love your show, love you both, always makes our day! This brings back such good memories! Ok, so here's a story... Mid 80s bought a 1970 2 door Malibu hardtop, gold on gold,, 307, 2spd auto, great interior, totally stock, no rust, steelies with stock caps, fading paint....ran ok. Drove it for a while...saved up some money, then my motorhead buddies helped me to transform it...sort of. Stayed with the wheels ( but put on high speed tires)and paint, but totally redid the suspension (bushings, ball joints, springs, shocks, massive sway bars, et al), put in a pro built hi-po TH400. The coup de gras (sp?) was a brand new built for me Chevy small block 383 Late Model stock car engine built by a famous Long Island speed shop. The builder told me 450hp and it will run at 9 grand all day. And dang if it didn't! Total sleeper look and ran oh so good! Had it for 10 or 12 years before I sold it to help finance a house. Got caught 3 times at over 130 mph, but never got a ticket!!! Go figure!

The 68, and 69s have 4 head lights to. But 70 is the best of the best, everything changed in 71. PEACE ✌️

Dan, Daniel my brother! Chevelle!! Now you're talking! My very first car was a 1968 Chevelle, bought it in 1977 for $800. No, it wasn't a SS.. basic Malibu with a 307. So, let's get crackin'! This is what a speed shop is all about! Congrats on the buy! Thank you Ms. Dani 😊 Signed - Your friend, the Cancer guy! (4 radiation treatments left! I'm kickin' it!)

Hey Dan, you just can`t beat a 1970 Chevelle !!! Nice Find Danni and Dan !!! Rave- On !!!

Dan and Dani, I’m so excited for this Chevelle build!!! Can wait for this project to start not only is this an excellent car but it’s one you are very passionate about which is so awesome when a car builder can work on his dream and I tell ya the magic filters through on camera…..did I tell you how excited I am…. Let’s go!!!

70 headlights and especially a 70 rear bumper is special to me. Only year like that. JMO but of course your time and especially $$$. JMO.

Like your thought process. 70 front end with the 71/72 rear bumper! Had the same round tail lights as the 2nd generation Camaro. Congrats this will be a nice build to watch

My dad still has the 70 396 SS Chevelle that my grandpa bought new! The most beautiful car design ever

This will be my FAVORITE build on the channel by FAR! I have a 71 chevelle project that DESPERATELY needs my attention.

You have the skills and the capability to do, and finish, what most of us car lovers can only dream about. Keep up the good work. PS. I had the ugliest Chevelle ever made, a '73 4 door. 350 v8 but did great burnouts.

MY MOM & DAD HAD A70. I GREW UP WITH THAT CAR. SO HAPPY 4 YOU DAN.

My friend Tyler had one just like yours, it was in bad shape but when he was done, wow painted white with the black stripes down the hood top and trunk, 396, automatic 12 bolt rear end, just a beautiful car when he was done.

The "should get yourself a trailer" commentators are living rent-free in your head Dan lol let them go! Looking forward to watching this one, glad to see you saving these!

Cool! Sweet car! When I think of a Chevelle I think big block so since the Nova has the small block this one should get a big block. 😬

Thanks Dani for keeping Dan honest about were he makes his decisions. And a good decision it is!

Cheer up Dan! You can always go into vehicle repossessions if RU-vid doesn't work out! LOL. Enjoy your stuff man.

Got to be a big block four speed car!

Dan - you got me: after a couple of offhand comments about you should have a trailer to do this, you say this tow system is one of the best investments you've ever made. Love you guys. My Chevelle was 71 327ci blueprinted 🇨🇦 BTW Don't forget the towing lights on the roof

I had 3 57 Chevies, 210 and Bel Air, that I engine swapped in 1972. Then a 1960 Impala convertible with floor shifter and a 348. Gas station attendant left the radiator cap off the last 57 and the engine seized 100 miles from home. After hitch hiking back, I found a 68 SS396 that needed an engine, for $400, and got a junkyard 396 for another $400. Over 50 years later, I still have it. Plus there's a 71 in the driveway now as well. Both are running.

The 1970 Chevelle is also my favorite year. My neighbors bought a silver one new. It is one of the best midsized cars GM built. I can't wait to see how this one turns out.

DAN! do this one with a nice paint job! 1970 GTO orange with a black top!! Ok that's settled now...

I was 18 in 1970. Knew a guy that bought a new triple black white stripes 70 Chevelle LS6 four speed. 54 years later, I still want one, so know how you feel.

Infant me was brought home by my parents in their 1970 Chevelle in 1973. We lived on the beach and the Blizzard Of ‘78 had its way with that car. I miss it even today. My first car in 1991 was a 1971 Chevelle. Enjoy the hell out of this hot rod!!

I just bought a 70 Chevelle to replace the one I let get away over 20 years ago. I paid $1200 American w/o a title in similar condition. I plan to subscribe and follow this build. Mine has to wait because of several projects in front of it. Good luck and congrats on your dream car!

I agreed the 71/72’ Chevelle is a complete masterpiece. I love the 4 round Corvette style tail lights.

I don't know that I'd call that a "mint" 70 Chevelle....I would call it an "honest" 70 Chevelle. Like nothing to hide, ya know? I love 70 Chevelles! I have a really nice 67 Malibu Sport Coupe (owned her for the last 35 years) and if she heard me say that....man, she'd be MADD! Nice score, Dan. I think she'll come out great. Good luck, and I will be watching for sure.

Rock on brother! I bought a 1970 Chevelle SS that was blue with white stripes in 78 also for 800 bucks. the previous owner had taken out the 396 and the Muncie and replaced it with a 300 horse 350 and a Saginaw 3 speed. within in 2 weeks it had a Muncie Rock Crusher, Spider intake, a cam and a Holly 750 double Pumper. Drove the wheels are for 3 years. until a drunk hit it parked on the street at 75 in a 25 mile an hour Zone. Mourn than that car to this very day. Can't wait to see it come together. But please reconsider the back bumper, those 70 square tal lights are iconic.

TOTALLY AGREE………70 Chevelle is THE right one!!! Good luck with it, can’t wait to see you working on it. 👍👍

My buddies mom bought a new 70 300 2-dr post Chevelle , blue with white top . 307 automatic , no a/c , power brakes or steering but it did have a radio . About as plain as you can get , the price was extremely cheap for a new car . I loved that car , imagined it with a killer big block . She drove it for years and sold it when the engine quit tunning . Hell no I didn't buy it as it was gone within a couple of days and she sold it really cheap . Damn my luck .

68-70 had 4 headlights, but 70 is the only year with that distinct front end. Nice car!

It’s hot rodding earnestness,Dan.Nothing wrong in whatever direction you’re going.

Sweet. Can't wait to see how it progresses. I've had 69, 70, 71 & currently a 72 Chevelle. My 70 I paid $250 for and it ran/drove. Of course this was 30 years ago but even still at that time it was a steal. 350/350 2 Dr and it came with extra parts.

1970 chevelle has been my dream car since before I could drive. Looking forward to seeing you get this thing together and on the road!

I have a 70 Chevelle and it has been my dream car since I was a little. I put a few thousand miles on every year. Looking forward to this build. That car is screaming for a big block. I was talking with the rep from Tremec and they designed the TKX around the 70 Chevelle so you don't need to cut the floor. Stiffen the frame drop a 12 bolt with a 3.73 gear and that thing would be cherry. I also highly recommend putting a Vintage Air system in it and it will be ready for power tour! I put one in mine 2 years ago and it isn't that bad of a job to do.

Formula is easy, 454, 4 sp, 12 bolt posi, Red with black strips on cowl induction hood. Nuff said. Thats a big boy car!

Thank goodness it's a car you have had experience driving before, my it was a shame when you found you had personal oversize issues with the dream hot rod 67 satin black Camaro. You say it takes a year to make a satin black with white stripes hot rod 70 Chevelle with a 71 rear bumper the way you want but watching you clean and asses with so much enthusiasm I'll bet you're burning tires before the summer ends. Admit it Dan you're smitten, calling this abandoned project mint is more a testament to your skills rather than the car's condition. I can dig the headspace as you calculate car parts and work needed while you sift this build through into available time but excitement seemingly speeds up the process almost exponentially.

Yea black on black with with white stripes would look awesome. Also the 71-72 tail panel would be👌. The movie was faster, never seen it but had to look it up to see what color chevelle you were talking about.

I had a feeling it was a Chevelle. You were talking about Chevelles and how much you love them in another video. I had a 72 that someone started turning it into a SS clone.

Nice car! Like the car plucker too! Can't wait to see how this project works out.

The movie was Faster you’re thinking of. As always another cool project. Love the videos & your honesty on everything you show

Hey Dan and Danni, i am really looking forward to this build as i love a good Chevelle, with your thoughts on showing costs, how about a running total on the videos, showing what was bought and costing, maybe shown at the end of each episode, love to you both and the pooches

🗿💨I love the sport wheels these came with, 15x7 with thin trim ring. Chevelle shares instrument cluster wit 70-72 Monte's. 70chevelle is my fav of the 70-72. Thanks for sharing Dan👍👍

You rascal. I got rid of a motorhome for a friend and got the 454/TH400 (22K miles) out of it. I need one of those. : )

Dang, I see everyone is loving this one! You did a great buy with this one, can't wait to see you do'er up right! 😁👍

love the chevelle. I am so glad you got this. I am partial to the 68's but this one is great too. I think your idea of the round tail lights is right on. really looking forward to this build.

‘70 Chevelle…. 👑 of muscle cars!! Nice Dan!

Danny, the thermacells are way better than the mosquito coils

I'm excited for you Dan. Looks like a great platform to start with. It's an honest car, in that what you see is what you get. Looking forward to seeing this project.

As a GM guy that has owned over 60 vehicles since the early 80s, I dislike every car on your channel but I love that you really enjoy them and save all them from becoming scrap and other car guys that share your tast in cars gets a chance to start with a solid foundation. Keep doin what you do... Screw Blew Chu.

The movie was called faster, and that is a bucket list car of mine. Love what you do. Can't wait to see what it turns out like.

Hey Dan&Dannie Looks like a fun project coming up. Take care of One Another 😊

Nice buy Dan. Missing a lot of parts, definitely rough but nothing you can’t handle with your skills. Decent price for one that solid and a great car to build. It is one of those makes and models you can’t go wrong with if you keep it or sell it down the road. I remember them new when they came out in the new car lots when I was younger. Pretty sure they got in something like 15 of them in a bunch of different trim codes, they all sold fast. It seemed like those days of cool cars coming out every year would last forever, nobody knew what was going to happen in just the next few years.

Congrats my favourite Chevelle too!

Should put a super charger like your nomad, that would be cool, but make your way, love chevelles, mine was a 68.😊

Great car! This will be a great build you can get everything for those things, they even sell complete bodies. I’d like to see you do a nice resto on this one. If it’s a keeper I’d say to take it a step up from the Nova. I also think a nice big block is the way to go with a Chevelle.

Long term project, love it , chevelle love it , this must be a big block manual !!! . I can’t wait Dan for the uploads . Cheers 🇨🇦

Looks like as long as you are working on cars your happy 😃

The best day ever, the first day of your new project car!!!!!!

The good news is that there is a TON of aftermarket parts for Chevelles. Looking forward to the vids on this project. Great score

On a scale of 0-Dan, I would love to work even 1/2 as hard as Dan.

Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all kool stuff and ride Dan go work of art rolling and driving

I also have two oem 1967-73 Chevelle frames, no rearends, thanks BigAl California.

Nice find, maybe you can build one set up to turn and stop? Don't get me wrong, I like the gassers and go straight stuff for sure. Might be worth trying something different from the DD norm.

Very cool Dan And Dani Glad ya got a car you truly love and gonna build up cant wait to see plans

YES, YES, YES!!!! Nice purchase Danni...

Dan I dig the Chevelle and I'll be watching every episode . In the 90s had a 72 El Camino, hugger orange with a black vinyl roof add bed cover.

have that 454 (the cam motor) rebuilt by your engine guys just like 400-450 horse and put a 4L80E behind it for Power tour

70 is my favorite year Chevelle too.Looking forward to this one.

Hate to tell you but 68 &69 both had 4 headlights. But you are correct 70 is the year most sought after great for you.

The seat from the Chevelle would possibly work in your model A

I have a 1971 chevelle with a 70 front end. I love the 4 tail lamps on the 71-72 and the 4 head lamps on the 70

I 100% agree with you on the looks of the 71/72 bumper. I always thought that if I could ever own one, I’d have the 70 front end and ditch those frumpy looking square taillights for the better looking ones.

Dan you are amazing your forward vision out of this world Danny thanks for standing by your man cheers.

Deep dish keystones in back keystones all around fit this car beautifully.big in back small in front.tell him Dani!

I've always been a fan of the 69. My uncle had tons of 70's over the years. Funny I was raised with an all GM family and I own mopars lol.

Always check Ecklers for Floor pans and open box sheet metal stuff for A and G body cars. I just got an *open box* full floor pan for my 78 el camino for $183.10 shipped to my door on fathers day weekend.

Looking forward to this one! My parents had a Chevelle Malibu and a Barracuda when I was a kid, to bad they didn’t keep either one for me.

Nice! Second car was a 68 know rocking my dad's 67

The Cragar like 14" wheels you took off are actually Keystone Raiders. Fyi ,I love the Daisies and have had several 70 Chevelles over the years and I always swaped out the rear bumper for a 71 72 and set it up for 4 real tail lights and used 65 ford mustang back up lamps mounted to lower rear valance panel.

Neighbors; "Oh look honey...Dan's dragged home another shitbox...and now he's screwing with our trash bins."

Get rid of the sprawling square dash. Big block w/ real muncie and 12 bolt. And be prepared to weld a big seam on that frame behind the front wheels, couple good shifts it will split.

Oh dan-o dan-o dan-o....64,65,66,67,68,69,and 70 all had 4 head lights. 70 being the last year of four headlights. Anywho looking forward to this one for sure. I like what your thinking so far.

I know for a fact that you will fit in it Dan! I can't wait to see you tear into her. The metal work is going to be tedious but just keep looking forward because I have no doubt that you are going to make her beautiful again. What a find!!!👍

The wheels you were talking about at the 17 minute mark are the "Heavy Chevy" spoke wheels also found on 80 and 81 z-28s....

Congrats, that's a great car! I can't wait to see it being put all together DD Speed Shop style!

I like it , like the color you picked for it . Definitely change the rear bumper to a 72 , 73 . Big block 454 , auto or 4 speed. 355 rear gear . Make it a go fast !

DDSS - Great Score. I look forward to seeing this happen. 24:14 the deck lid’s OG color is my fav of ‘Velle colors. your boy Derek VGG will be jazzed you found her. many badge their Chevelle rebuilds as Super Sport cars, but the *Malibu* trim is Classy AF & it makes me happy every time I see it on a ride. Congrats, DDSS. Bravo!

Back in th day, my buddy had a dark green metallic 70 Chevell. Rick had a gold 67 GTO. Mark had a 73 blue Charger and I had a red 67 Mustang. Great times! Congratulations D.

Dan you just glassed over Danni saying Shout out to herself about knowing what a rocker it. Dan pay attention. Talent😂😂😂😂

Looking good 🎉 a good builder car for sure also hasn’t been fooled with too much.

Congratulations on this acquisition. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one.