Man I miss my first car so much. It was a 1965 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS. I was the third owner. I bought it for $675.00 off of the Kmart parking lot on Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach, CA. That was in 1976 which seems like a lifetime ago and then sometimes it's like it was only yesterday. 6=8.
My much older cousin lived next door to me when I was a kid. He had a mint 66 SS396/325 Chevelle in Pontiac Blue that he ordered new for about $3600. It was the reason I fell in love with cars. First car I ever drove that could smoke the tires when you nailed 3rd. It's still around, but has changed owners and states several times over the years. I haven't ever quite forgiven him for not selling it to me. (Sorry Gary.) It's back in my home state now owned by a guy that loves and takes care of it, so at least I know it's in good hands.
I like the way you start from the place that is most likely to be straight and square and the adjust pieces forward! And the way you explained the process was excellent!! You must be hangin out with that guy Dennis Taylor some and he is rubbin off on you!!! 🤣 Could be worser stuff!!!🙏
Lower valance is correct. Also, I cannot thank you enough for showing how to do this! I’m fighting fender gap and hood alignment on a 1959 Chevy Apache. Man, this is not been nice to me. 😂😂😂😂 I sent this video to myself so I can use it for reference. Currently, I’m in final phases of body work before paint. I want this right!
Thats such a smart way of doing it! I’ve never had anyone show the ways of hood alignment! Thank you sensei lucky! You are truly one with the automobile.
Thanks for showing us how to perform an alignment on the front clip area. I had a 68 Impala back in the day that I wrecked in the front. This would have been very useful information for me in the repair. Great video Lucky!
Lucky, the original WD-40 is not a solvent--though I know the company makes other products these days so maybe you use a solvent-based. It stands for "Water Displacer-attempt number 40" to get it right. It came from a U.S. military contract to prevent its ICBMs exteriors from corroding. I don't use it for two reasons: the only ingredient the company will reveal is in it is mineral (baby) oil (I like to know what's in the products I use for safety reasons). Second, the smell stinks. In my experience there are better products available.
@@luckysgarageshow Been a big fan for a long time, brother. Your work ethic and sense of humor gives me a lot of laughs. Just like to say "thanks" so you know you are connecting with many of us older (i'm 75) garage rats out here who've been building our own projects for decades.
Lucky how’s your butternut wagon coming along??? And I haven’t seen you in my favorite ride lately the small back window pickup!!!! Keep up the awesome content and I’ll see you in the next one!!!
I was 12 in 1966. A yellow 66 SS396 like that one was how I learned about muscle cars in 1966. The guy's brother got one the same year only a convertible. Always a favorite of mine.
Man I miss my first car so much. It was a 1965 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS. I was the third owner. I bought it for $675.00 off of the Kmart parking lot on Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach, CA. That was in 1976 which seems like a lifetime ago and then sometimes it's like it was only yesterday. 6=8.
That is awesome!
@@luckysgarageshow Thanks Lucky.
My much older cousin lived next door to me when I was a kid. He had a mint 66 SS396/325 Chevelle in Pontiac Blue that he ordered new for about $3600. It was the reason I fell in love with cars. First car I ever drove that could smoke the tires when you nailed 3rd. It's still around, but has changed owners and states several times over the years. I haven't ever quite forgiven him for not selling it to me. (Sorry Gary.) It's back in my home state now owned by a guy that loves and takes care of it, so at least I know it's in good hands.
I like the way you start from the place that is most likely to be straight and square and the adjust pieces forward! And the way you explained the process was excellent!! You must be hangin out with that guy Dennis Taylor some and he is rubbin off on you!!! 🤣 Could be worser stuff!!!🙏
Attention to detail and a fine eye, thanks Lucky, for the great content.
My pleasure!
Thanks Lucky. Been working on my 57 hood for a while, appreciate the insight.
Lower valance is correct. Also, I cannot thank you enough for showing how to do this! I’m fighting fender gap and hood alignment on a 1959 Chevy Apache. Man, this is not been nice to me. 😂😂😂😂 I sent this video to myself so I can use it for reference. Currently, I’m in final phases of body work before paint. I want this right!
No problem! thanks for watching and commenting.
Great work as always 🎉
Thats such a smart way of doing it! I’ve never had anyone show the ways of hood alignment! Thank you sensei lucky! You are truly one with the automobile.
Thanks for the support and watching . Hope it helps
Good info, Lucky, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for showing us how to perform an alignment on the front clip area. I had a 68 Impala back in the day that I wrecked in the front. This would have been very useful information for me in the repair. Great video Lucky!
thank you my friend
Thanks for the visit
Lucky you do nice work and you share what’s not to like
Appreciate you!
Dude!!! Great info video!!! ✌️
Appreciate it!
Thanks Lucky!
That paint color is really working for me. Thanks for the great information! Can you do one on door hinge alignment?
Great suggestion!
Good Stuff 👍
Thanks 👍
Very helpful for me ! Thanks
Good stuff!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
thats a pretty chevelle.
I do have to say... its very nice
😎
Lucky, the original WD-40 is not a solvent--though I know the company makes other products these days so maybe you use a solvent-based. It stands for "Water Displacer-attempt number 40" to get it right. It came from a U.S. military contract to prevent its ICBMs exteriors from corroding. I don't use it for two reasons: the only ingredient the company will reveal is in it is mineral (baby) oil (I like to know what's in the products I use for safety reasons). Second, the smell stinks. In my experience there are better products available.
What size rims and tires are on this Chevelle? I have a 67 that I want to upgrade the rims and tires and the size looks nice.
👍👍👍
I like that color
5:30 - 💥😳
That’s a pain to do…. Rather you than me….
Good luck
Impact zone is your wallet. Perfect.
Impact zone is your wallet 😂
Great tips, Lucky. Nothing beat old age and treachery.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@luckysgarageshow Been a big fan for a long time, brother. Your work ethic and sense of humor gives me a lot of laughs. Just like to say "thanks" so you know you are connecting with many of us older (i'm 75) garage rats out here who've been building our own projects for decades.
“Impact zone is your wallet” - Lucky 2024
Thanks for the awesome tech tips!
A true Master Class there Lucky
Appreciate that!
This tutorial is gold Lucky! Six minutes of absolute gold. Thank you ✌️
Glad it helped!
Thanks for sharing the info Lucky!
Any time!
Lucky how’s your butternut wagon coming along??? And I haven’t seen you in my favorite ride lately the small back window pickup!!!! Keep up the awesome content and I’ll see you in the next one!!!
Its good. Its for sale!
@@luckysgarageshow The pickup truck? And how much???
AMEN, LUCKY! WD40 does not age well. It becomes a sticky varnish. I have a can somewhere and if I can’t find it, good riddance.
I was 12 in 1966. A yellow 66 SS396 like that one was how I learned about muscle cars in 1966. The guy's brother got one the same year only a convertible. Always a favorite of mine.
Lucky, what is your go-to lube for hood hinges? Thanks!
I want one that's a clean Chevelle is that the original paint
Nicely done 🤙🏻
First car I ever bought was a 67 Chevelle 283 power glide floor shifter it was really nice I got it 1975 or so unfortunately it got totalled.
Very nice!
Thanks Lucky ! In the process of replacing all the body bushings on my 67 and need to adjust so thanks again for your help 😎🇺🇸
No problem 👍
Great process! From fixed panel alignment to the front, perfect! Also love the lubricant tip. wd gets em free
Thanks for the comment!
Want!
Thanks for tips Lucky,i will use your advice on my Nova!
Hope it helps! What year Nova?
Lucky thanks for the video 👍
Appreciate you!
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Nice Work!
Thank you! Cheers!