Sharp color! I've done AMT's 66 Chevelle, but am looking for the 67 Revell kit now. Regarding parts knowledge, I bought a few AMC cars in the late 1970s/early 1980s. When I needed some work done on my 1968 AMX two-seater, the local dealer had switched from AMC to Chrysler/Dodge, and suddenly the same mechanics had forgotten how to work on AMCs. Luckily I found a "shade tree mechanic" with a mini-warehouse shop near mine who knew AMCs. He taught me a lot, and my Javelin/AMX shop manual had the Group 13 section with all the optional performance goodies. Owning an "obsolete" car means learning to do your own work.
Thanks! Yes, I know what you mean. In the 90's it was different. Went to some dealers for GM and Ford. They could get parts if they had the old parts books and had someone who knew how to use them. Getting parts for our Chevelle and my dad's Thunderbirds was not too bad. Used parts were hard to find as they were popular cars. With the Plymouth Fury wagon. Mopar went bankrupt in the 80's so most of the old stuff was purged. Just mainly scour the junk yards for stuff. Now with the internet, finding stuff is easier for the most part but you pay more because everyone knows what they have!
Nice build. Friend of mine a a 67 Malibu, non SS in that color. He swapped out the small block, and put a built big block in. It had 525 HP. He said it scared the hell out of him. As it would get squirrely real easy.
I bet! I have driven a 70 Chevelle with a built 502 and it was squirly. My 71 can get loose with the 375hp small block. My Fury wagon with the built 440. It would bite and take off. You really had to jump on it to brake the tires loose. But it also has 315/35ZR17 out back.
HI Raoul, The 375 hp 396 was available in 66 67. The 375 hp engine was very different from the 350 hp engine. The heads were similar to the 427 with an open chamber and rectangular ports. The intake had the rectangular ports, and a 800 cfm Holly is on top. The cam was a solid lifter version.
From what I have read the L78 375HP engine was available in 66 but not 67 from GM. Many had the L78 swapped in but it was not available from GM. Only the 325HP and 350HP were available. For some reason the L78 did become available in the 67 Camaro but late in production, the Chevelle may have been the same but some sites say no. www.chevyhardcore.com/news/chevelle-engine-options-1967/
Great build. I would like to build the Revell 67 Chevelle pro street version and the stock version. I've built the AMT pro street 67 chevelle. Would also like to build the stock AMT 67 Chevelle. 👍😎
Go for it! I have now built them all but only the two stock ones are still here. I sold the Pro Street AMT one on eBay. I dismantled the Revell Pro Street and still have the engine. I wish I didn’t sell the AMT one but I do have photos of it.
Great job, I'm looking forward to building one of Revell's 67's, almost have an AMT one completed for a current Group Build, posted some pics the other day to the channel, check it out if you get a chance! Great job again on your build!
I’d like to know what happened with the engines in any swap-outs that may have been done. If you had them do it, you’re paying for it, so they’re both yours. Or the parts that they replaced.
That is a interesting truth and it depends on the deal. I have seen this happen as I have done parts for years as I mentioned. Most of the time the owner does not want the old parts and they are discarded. Some techs think that they own the old parts. Now at GMC we see lots of trucks get lifts and bigger wheels and tires. We give credit for the take off wheels and tires as there is a demand for them. But the old suspension parts are tossed unless the owner still wants them. But some lifts require mods to frame and can’t be returned to stock. Those jobs are sent to a different shop. Times were different back then so I too wonder about how it was conducted. You could not do this today! Imagine dropping in an LS7 into anything that it didn’t originally come in. Here in AZ, the dealer is responsible for the vehicle passing emissions and all factory emissions equipment needs to be present. Also remember that removal of this equipment is a federal offense regardless if the state it’s registered in does not enforce it. A good chuck of AZ does not require emissions inspections!
All good points. I’m looking at it more from the standpoint of a complete engine swap; 396 for a 427. I read an article about a moonshiner that paid in full for a 1957 4-door Fairlane with the supercharger, then got arrested and put in prison before he took delivery. The dealer then sold the car to a guy that eventually brought it back, complaining of an odd buzzing sound, and an unusual oil consumption. The dealer removed the supercharger and solved the issue. Some ex-NASCAR driver ended up buying the car, and all of the necessary parts were found in a barrel in the garage, so it could be put back to rights. So the dealer obviously gave them to the guy. I have a resin body to do the car in scale. But good thing the dealer gave the parts to the owner!
Love your videos. Any recommendations for a kit for a first time modeler? Thought maybe you would know of one or two that was on the simpler side and that had easy fitting parts.
Thanks. I really like many of the Revell kits for this. Many of the 1/24 offerings that date back to the 80's are a good blend of nice easy builds and decent detail. These kits are easily available and even stocked at my sponsor Hobby Nut Models. (Shameless plug LOL). Dom's 71 GTX, 69 Super Bee, 70 Buick GSX, 70 Road Runner, 66 Shelby GT350, 69 Boss 302 and 69 GTO Judge.
Sharp color! I've done AMT's 66 Chevelle, but am looking for the 67 Revell kit now.
Regarding parts knowledge, I bought a few AMC cars in the late 1970s/early 1980s. When I needed some work done on my 1968 AMX two-seater, the local dealer had switched from AMC to Chrysler/Dodge, and suddenly the same mechanics had forgotten how to work on AMCs. Luckily I found a "shade tree mechanic" with a mini-warehouse shop near mine who knew AMCs. He taught me a lot, and my Javelin/AMX shop manual had the Group 13 section with all the optional performance goodies. Owning an "obsolete" car means learning to do your own work.
Thanks! Yes, I know what you mean. In the 90's it was different. Went to some dealers for GM and Ford. They could get parts if they had the old parts books and had someone who knew how to use them. Getting parts for our Chevelle and my dad's Thunderbirds was not too bad. Used parts were hard to find as they were popular cars. With the Plymouth Fury wagon. Mopar went bankrupt in the 80's so most of the old stuff was purged. Just mainly scour the junk yards for stuff. Now with the internet, finding stuff is easier for the most part but you pay more because everyone knows what they have!
Nice build. Friend of mine a a 67 Malibu, non SS in that color. He swapped out the small block, and put a built big block in. It had 525 HP. He said it scared the hell out of him. As it would get squirrely real easy.
I bet! I have driven a 70 Chevelle with a built 502 and it was squirly. My 71 can get loose with the 375hp small block. My Fury wagon with the built 440. It would bite and take off. You really had to jump on it to brake the tires loose. But it also has 315/35ZR17 out back.
Wow! Nice work!
Thanks!
Beautiful work
Thank you very much!
Love the background stories. The car looks great! What a difference in color in the sun! Beautiful
Thanks so much!
This color looks good on that Chevelle.
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awesome job on the Chevelle sir!!
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Beautiful build, I love love the color! 👍🏻
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Very nice build! The color really pops in the sun.
Thank you! It does!
Great job 👍🏿
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Very nice build. The paint is amazingly smooth. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
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sweet build and awesome detail work
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Gorgeous car model and build! Well done again!
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Well done. The paint looks great.
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Looks great in the sun
It does!
Great looking build! Outside in the sun that paint job is spectacular. As always I love the research you do. There’s always some interesting tidbits.
Cool, thanks!
Chevelle came out great, thanks for showing
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HI Raoul, The 375 hp 396 was available in 66 67. The 375 hp engine was very different from the 350 hp engine. The heads were similar to the 427 with an open chamber and rectangular ports. The intake had the rectangular ports, and a 800 cfm Holly is on top. The cam was a solid lifter version.
From what I have read the L78 375HP engine was available in 66 but not 67 from GM. Many had the L78 swapped in but it was not available from GM. Only the 325HP and 350HP were available. For some reason the L78 did become available in the 67 Camaro but late in production, the Chevelle may have been the same but some sites say no. www.chevyhardcore.com/news/chevelle-engine-options-1967/
Great looking build and really cool fun facts about the car. the outside video definitely brought out the paint, big difference!
Thanks 👍. I'm going to have to do more of that.
This car is flawless love the wheels too nice work
Thank you 🤗
Great build. I would like to build the Revell 67 Chevelle pro street version and the stock version. I've built the AMT pro street 67 chevelle. Would also like to build the stock AMT 67 Chevelle. 👍😎
Go for it! I have now built them all but only the two stock ones are still here. I sold the Pro Street AMT one on eBay. I dismantled the Revell Pro Street and still have the engine. I wish I didn’t sell the AMT one but I do have photos of it.
the 396 /325 motors back in the day had weak/faulty oil pumps why you dont see that many still around sweet build i was tinkin frost silver 😁🤩
I haven't heard about that. Many SS cars were modified and just didn't hold up. But that happened to many cars in that era.
Cool 👍
Thanks.
Great job, I'm looking forward to building one of Revell's 67's, almost have an AMT one completed for a current Group Build, posted some pics the other day to the channel, check it out if you get a chance! Great job again on your build!
Thanks! I have a few more Chevelle’s to build of different years. I did start a 66 El Camino though and that may be done in a few months.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler very cool, my pops is also trying to build all the 60s Chevelles. I look forward to seeing more of your builds 🤙🏼
Nice build's 😅😅
Thank you!
I’d like to know what happened with the engines in any swap-outs that may have been done. If you had them do it, you’re paying for it, so they’re both yours. Or the parts that they replaced.
That is a interesting truth and it depends on the deal. I have seen this happen as I have done parts for years as I mentioned. Most of the time the owner does not want the old parts and they are discarded. Some techs think that they own the old parts. Now at GMC we see lots of trucks get lifts and bigger wheels and tires. We give credit for the take off wheels and tires as there is a demand for them. But the old suspension parts are tossed unless the owner still wants them. But some lifts require mods to frame and can’t be returned to stock. Those jobs are sent to a different shop. Times were different back then so I too wonder about how it was conducted. You could not do this today! Imagine dropping in an LS7 into anything that it didn’t originally come in. Here in AZ, the dealer is responsible for the vehicle passing emissions and all factory emissions equipment needs to be present. Also remember that removal of this equipment is a federal offense regardless if the state it’s registered in does not enforce it. A good chuck of AZ does not require emissions inspections!
All good points. I’m looking at it more from the standpoint of a complete engine swap; 396 for a 427. I read an article about a moonshiner that paid in full for a 1957 4-door Fairlane with the supercharger, then got arrested and put in prison before he took delivery. The dealer then sold the car to a guy that eventually brought it back, complaining of an odd buzzing sound, and an unusual oil consumption. The dealer removed the supercharger and solved the issue. Some ex-NASCAR driver ended up buying the car, and all of the necessary parts were found in a barrel in the garage, so it could be put back to rights. So the dealer obviously gave them to the guy. I have a resin body to do the car in scale. But good thing the dealer gave the parts to the owner!
Love your videos. Any recommendations for a kit for a first time modeler? Thought maybe you would know of one or two that was on the simpler side and that had easy fitting parts.
Thanks. I really like many of the Revell kits for this. Many of the 1/24 offerings that date back to the 80's are a good blend of nice easy builds and decent detail. These kits are easily available and even stocked at my sponsor Hobby Nut Models. (Shameless plug LOL). Dom's 71 GTX, 69 Super Bee, 70 Buick GSX, 70 Road Runner, 66 Shelby GT350, 69 Boss 302 and 69 GTO Judge.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler thank you so much. I’m going to go with the Road Runner!
Enjoy it. Get the latest issue with the yellow box art car. It has the best decals.
Do you remove the by sanding the emblems of before you add the decals in their place. I’m their place . Love that Car
No. I like to put the decal over it. Sometimes it gives the decal some depth.
@@TheMuscleCarModelerThanks I do appreciate your help very much.keep up the Great Work 👍
ps usa 1 drag decals🤣
Go for it!