SEIZED 1970 Chevelle SS 396 - Will it run after 40+ years?

This very original, authentic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has been off the road for decades! The engine has locked up and the mud daubers have moved in, but that won't stop us from trying to get this old big block firing once again.

[bobtucker]

That car is worth every minute you give it. The 396 sounds really good, a little miss but could be something simple. A little body rust, but not terrible bad. First time watching, but I'll be back to see what happens 😉. Thanks for sharing.

[RazorOn]

I just bought one of these in about the same if not a hair better shape, as in not any rust through on the panels. I intend on doing this project for a couple years with my three boys, two of them legal adults and one still teenager. I can't wait. Great video. Subbed!

[CMCSenior]

It’s a classic and needs to be restored. I bought one new in May of 1970 and kept it 14 years until I was forced to sell it due to employment move. I miss it more than any car I’ve owned.

[mzaccagnini]

That needs to be restored to its original condition! I SAY TO YHE PATINA!

[Huntinghogs]

When a q-jet is turned correctly, they are pretty good carbs.

[GearheadRob]

Thats really cool that it started after sitting all that time.

[reidhall]

Thanks for sharing, l really enjoyed the Chevelle video.

[kman-misu]

Vice Grip garage, "Let's see if it'll start because I need to be home on Wednesday and I have to drive it 600 miles home". That guy is crazy or brave. LOL What a find though! It'll be good to see this old Chevelle up and running again.

[KrzyKanuck]

People watch one Pole Barn Garage video and hate the word patina 🤣 who cares what you like patina or full resto or primer ...Its a hot rod and it deserves to be driven ! Good luck with the build man. 🏁

[robertgassaway]

What a great find please restore it back like new it needs to be petty again.

[Flatheadba]

Why is it when someone picks up a old car it has great patina.. Patina is a car that is sun faded not all rusted out.. its a great car and i wish you all the luck in the world to get it up and driving James..

[jamescorless]

When I was a kid you could buy these cars used for about $1500, not today. I had a 67 chevelle when I was young. Wish I never sold it.

[samking]

You got your work cut out on that old girl! Best of luck bringing her back

[kmani]

Just subscribed from Iceland thanks for sharing !

[robrobster]

Actually those "Quadrajunk" carbs are the best ever. Economical and performance wise can't beat 'em

[chefjimmie]

Looks like the whole car was underwater. The even coat of rust from the firewall and the master cylinder tells the story.

[secondgengarage]

Column shift bench seat is my favorite.

[CourtJ_mlto]

WHEN IT Barked off I could smell the PB and marvel mist clear in CHICaGO!

[jedclampett]

I've been running a 402 BBC in my '71 F-250 highboy since 1979

[michaelpeterson]

Hello, when you looked at the steering arms, i also seen no motor mount bolt in driver side, I would assume that the engine was set in place, since it is not the correct motor, do a bolt check on all of it.

More advice, its easier to move south to the cars, then it is to haul them north bound. Is why I moved to Arkansas, now gotta haul the ones I did back south, lol😊

Im working on a 69 vette with a 70 427, just rebuilt the holley 750 on it.

Good luck,