Dennis McCarthy's '56 Chevy Hot Rod | The High School Drag Racer

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Dennis McCarthy from Vehicle Effects specializes in picture cars and is well known for building the cars for the Fast & Furious franchise, this is the car Dennis chose to build for himself since it reminds him of his drag racing days in high school so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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  • @GeminiMoto
    @GeminiMoto2 жыл бұрын

    My dad is the one that built this car, looks and sounds even better in person. He's built many cars and always does a hell of a job, he's very "detail oriented" as some would say. Cool to see it featured on a big KZread channel like this

  • @tomgreen4520

    @tomgreen4520

    2 жыл бұрын

    I doubt your dad built it Quit telling lies to impress your boyfriend

  • @GeminiMoto

    @GeminiMoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tomgreen4520 I have video of it on my channel, go back under your bridge troll

  • @GeminiMoto

    @GeminiMoto

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Charles Daniel what? That was barely a coherent sentence. I don't honestly care enough to prove anything else. If you don't believe me why even comment? Just go about your day dude. You should have better things to do, if not that's pretty sad

  • @SpeedTriple59

    @SpeedTriple59

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get him to check the travel on the brake pedal..08.42 it nearly goes to the floor..

  • @timothydraper3687

    @timothydraper3687

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GeminiMoto Props to your Dad.

  • @boston7704
    @boston77042 жыл бұрын

    This car just puts a smile on my face. Old school in the best way.

  • @CamaroRick
    @CamaroRick2 жыл бұрын

    I like that thing. Loose sliding bench seats that get the fear level rising. A period correct hotrod with all the right sounds! Badass

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx9962 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic car. Unlike a lot of the other build fads this never goes out of style.

  • @THROTTLEPOWER

    @THROTTLEPOWER

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @dukecraig2402

    @dukecraig2402

    2 жыл бұрын

    The worst thing is in 1972 I remember going to a demolition derby at the county fair with my family and watching a whole bunch of 55 to 57 Chevy's being bashed beyond recognition in it. Who knew?

  • @THROTTLEPOWER

    @THROTTLEPOWER

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dukecraig2402 Oh yea, that went on a lot Duke.

  • @TheMotorman80
    @TheMotorman802 жыл бұрын

    I love that Sean looked genuinely scared when he was ripping that thing!

  • @szd963

    @szd963

    2 жыл бұрын

    All I could think was, breathe Shaun, breathe

  • @jessphuqette1716

    @jessphuqette1716

    Жыл бұрын

    Comet flashback

  • @tremmer2229
    @tremmer22292 жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT. Thanks for a true hot rod WITHOUT an LS under the hood. Great episode. Great guest. Great ride.

  • @johngarneau4073

    @johngarneau4073

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @wardmontgomery9259
    @wardmontgomery92592 жыл бұрын

    With the Tri -5’s when you look closely at the 56 you can see many of the best styling queues from the 55 & the 57 - I think it was underrated and this one turned out classy.

  • @michaelbrown5601
    @michaelbrown56012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dennis for shredding the clutch! Much respect for a man who drives with gusto. Most of all, thank you for banishing autotragics from your fleet. Save the manuals!

  • @MegasXLR

    @MegasXLR

    2 жыл бұрын

    this is the first time I've seen something like this on a video here I think, loved it :D

  • @farmhand6524

    @farmhand6524

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Save the manual". For sure... M always lookn for the C pedal r stick in any clip. Cant help it.

  • @jamesborek8125
    @jamesborek81252 жыл бұрын

    Dig it! Nothing like being like "Yup, it broke but I've got a welder, gimme 24 hours"

  • @calvincooley1074
    @calvincooley10742 жыл бұрын

    Tight 56! Love the tire/wheel combo!

  • @tfjack97
    @tfjack972 жыл бұрын

    Badass, OOOH fuck, it broke, see ya tomorrow and do it again. How cool is that. Thanks for parts 1 & 2.

  • @anthonyarnold906
    @anthonyarnold9062 жыл бұрын

    Gear slammin old school goodness

  • @yamahaxs6501
    @yamahaxs65012 жыл бұрын

    This checks all the boxes on the cool chart, for sure! The front bumper delete makes it look mean. I'm not a tri-five guy, but this is badass!

  • @richardwarfield7386
    @richardwarfield73862 жыл бұрын

    Luv Denis' passion for old school hot rods. Simple straightforward Bad ass '56

  • @wyattfortune5494
    @wyattfortune54942 жыл бұрын

    Really looked like it was a fun ride after he got it to hook up and go after that little mishap. Personally find it badass that it’s a small block 56 too and it’s definitely not slow.

  • @SWFabrication.
    @SWFabrication.2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful car and perfectly built, just classic. And it has three pedals, awesome just awesome. I'd daily drive it :)

  • @THROTTLEPOWER

    @THROTTLEPOWER

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @johnmedina5399
    @johnmedina53992 жыл бұрын

    Hits harder than most of the cars featured on the channel.

  • @steves9905
    @steves99052 жыл бұрын

    i luuuuv this car...exactly how i remember them in the mid 60's. so glad he kept the sbc...283-327 small mains chevs were the best. this will *always* be cool

  • @davepalmatier5190
    @davepalmatier51902 жыл бұрын

    That is my Kind of Car. Going up in the 60s70s my Pop had many and Drag Raced them. I'm Old School and always will be!!! There's Rarely a car that I see that I wouldn't change a thing. This 56 is perfect. My Pops had one just like And Sold it in 1972 for $500 bucks I was 7 years old and in love with it. The Car was from Texas and Rock Solid. My Dad pulled the body off the frame and painted and replaced everything. The body was in primer when he Sold it and it had slicks on it and skinny up front. Post car 210 I think. Love it Love it!!! Keep the cars coming.

  • @oldskool59
    @oldskool592 жыл бұрын

    Just love how the front end bounces when he shifts.

  • @jeffreynolds3848

    @jeffreynolds3848

    2 жыл бұрын

    oldskool59 - yep, I agree - I also thought the car kinda ‘stood to attention’ at the start of each pull...!

  • @christopherhill6064
    @christopherhill60642 жыл бұрын

    I love watching anything Dennis builds.

  • @deedywoodruff9224
    @deedywoodruff92245 ай бұрын

    LOVE THIS‼️My First car was a ‘56 Chevy Belair and I Still LOVE it Every time I see one! This sure brings back Lots of Fun Hot Rod racing for fun memories❣️I’ve been a car lover all my life ❣️Thanks Soo Much ♥️‼️

  • @tomvalpo9361
    @tomvalpo93612 жыл бұрын

    I love how the car jumps when you stab it.

  • @MagaRickn
    @MagaRickn2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Building a 56 now that I have had for 50 years. Actually, rebuilding. Glad to hear him say he would like a big block in it as I have a 69 model 427 going back in mine. :) Good times!

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld2 жыл бұрын

    I first went to the drag strip in the late '60s when I was 5yrs old. We took a lot of pictures there. This was the exact car I first saw there. The same mods too. They ran high 12's. I'm going to dig out those old photos today.

  • @dukecraig2402

    @dukecraig2402

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fred Garvin, male prostitute. I'll bet you thought nobody would catch that one. I was a kid in the late 70's when SNL was in it's golden age, I saw all of them when they came out and some have stuck in my mind from the night they originally aired with Fred Garvin being one of them. Who could ever forget Dan Aykroyd trying to pose on that bed like a high fashion model, OMG my side still hurts over 40 years later I laughed so hard. It's right up there with the time the repairman came to the Lubners house.

  • @danbourg76
    @danbourg762 жыл бұрын

    That's one angry 56'. Awesome car and awesome build! My Grandfather had a 56' in the same color but with a white roof and rear quarters. This car brought back memories.

  • @christophwilhelm6431

    @christophwilhelm6431

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is that neptune green?

  • @budwickman446
    @budwickman446 Жыл бұрын

    My first car back in 1966 was a Hot Rod '56 Chevy. It had a "built" 327 (332) Isky roller cam, Mallory dual point, Edelbrock manifold 680 Holley and a 4speed Hydro trans, with a blown 4:11 Chevy rear end. I bought it from a Collage guy who needed the bucks and I put a '57 Pontiac rear-end in it. Street gears but built tough. This was prior to the Ford 9inch. The gearing wasn't right, but I drove it. What a fun ride. More power than I knew what to do with at 17. Anyway. The trans blew up and I was screwed. Then, I got drafted and I sold it to a Vietnam vet friend of mine. Back in those days Pontiac rear ends had BEEFY gears and axles. That was the way to go. Today, I so wished I had that '56 back again....Life goes on. In my opinion the '56 has the best lines of the three 55-57. But. That's just my opinion...

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead2 жыл бұрын

    There's just something about an old Chevy, love the stance!

  • @rjmzz430
    @rjmzz4302 жыл бұрын

    Things a rampaging beast ,wouldn't change a thing it's perfect!!!

  • @buckreynolds1779
    @buckreynolds17792 жыл бұрын

    Old school sweet. Poetry in motion........................

  • @sickjohnson
    @sickjohnson2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man that was pretty cool! Have a merry Xmas guys.

  • @victorblack7104
    @victorblack71042 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe it! This is my '56 from high school! Same color even! I can't stop watching this video!

  • @sanfranciscobay
    @sanfranciscobay2 жыл бұрын

    1:00 The Chrome Trim that runs from front to back looks cool.

  • @glorialotz3333

    @glorialotz3333

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not chrome. Stainless.

  • @talesofanasphaltjockey
    @talesofanasphaltjockey2 жыл бұрын

    Man that car is just so perfect ... those wheels really fit the throwback style .

  • @XAPAN88
    @XAPAN882 жыл бұрын

    It’s a gasser Dennis…it’s a gasser😍 beautiful piece❤️‍🔥

  • @haffrods7055
    @haffrods70552 жыл бұрын

    I've been subbed for a couple years and NEVER miss a video. We need MORE tri fives. That 56 rips

  • @keithsinquefield9278
    @keithsinquefield92782 жыл бұрын

    This take me back to the good old days when cars was a real car.

  • @tobeurichard8969
    @tobeurichard89692 жыл бұрын

    Seeing that car rip through the gears, mm mm!! feelin the muscle in that!

  • @sru1436
    @sru14362 жыл бұрын

    Cool car. Love the old vintage green Stewart Warner Gauges.

  • @edrivera4574
    @edrivera45742 жыл бұрын

    Nice 56 Chevy! Awesome Old School brings back alot of good memories 💪😎👍

  • @427CAMARO68
    @427CAMARO682 жыл бұрын

    That's just mental, absolutely love it. It was the look of joy on Shawn's face. Priceless.

  • @mwhitelaw8569
    @mwhitelaw85692 жыл бұрын

    I can totally relate to breakin' stuff Seems I do it frequently when thrashin' Sweet Ole ride dude

  • @bryanluntz1603
    @bryanluntz16032 жыл бұрын

    Great '56 Exactly what I grew up around Most were small blocks Cool little ride 👍

  • @tonysteppan8495

    @tonysteppan8495

    2 жыл бұрын

    Memories of Whittier Blvd. 3 nights a week at Bob's big Boy or hanging out on a side street watching to see somebody to race down in Santa fe springs. Way too many cops on the Blvd. Plus you could run uncorked with less chance of getting pulled over. How cool to check out that sweet ride ! Autotopia LA comes through AGAIN!!

  • @bryanluntz1603

    @bryanluntz1603

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tonysteppan8495 Had a next door neighbor with a 390 powered Hillman and a 350/turbo 400 70 Datsun pickup named Tang Can't remember what year the Hillman was Whittier Blvd most Friday nights

  • @tonysteppan8495

    @tonysteppan8495

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bryanluntz1603 We lived next to the Quad mall off laurel. The mall parking lot always seem to be where broken 396 Chevelles with a rod poking out of the block. Dead giveaway was the oil slick. So many years have passed. Funny you mention a Hillman. In the 70's I worked with a guy who had one. But he lived in Orange County, So I don't know if he ever hit the Blvd. His car was downright fearsome. All motor, fiberglass seats, He knew what it was capable of, but I only got one eye opening ride. My brother ran a 69 GTO judge carousel red. look orange to me. His Buddy had a 69 also Green black vinyl top. My 57 chevy was a 265 2 barrel so running anything other than a Honda 50 was about it. HA! I'll ask my brother about Tang, see if he recalls. So many cars that we never thought would disappear into the 80's. But the late 60's and early 70's was a wild time. holidays

  • @bryanluntz1603

    @bryanluntz1603

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tonysteppan8495 Wayne Short was my buddy with the Hillman n Datsun from Lakewood I had a 4banger Datsun myself Whittier Blvd and Bellflower Blvd were the cruiser weekend places then Bellflower was cruising only Take about an hour to cruise a mile or two Super crowded Good times

  • @tonysteppan8495

    @tonysteppan8495

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bryanluntz1603 What a trip. Lived in Maywood early on, moved to La Puente then Whittier and back to Walnut. Worked in city of commerce for 20 yrs. My Dad 38 yrs. small world Huh! Most of the folks I worked with were from Bell and Downey aera. Hey Man Have Happy Holidays!

  • @stelitejet
    @stelitejet2 жыл бұрын

    Love to see more old school stuff.. Don't see enough of it these days.. Great video keep up the good work😎👍

  • @dkstudioart
    @dkstudioart2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!!! Old school cool! I love this car!

  • @chrischandler5914
    @chrischandler59142 жыл бұрын

    Loved this episode, that '56 IS what I grew up with as my dad's '55 had the same vibe. By far the best part for me , it is an old school hot rod and it broke, but was back side steppin the clutch. Full props!

  • @HomeImprovementInsider
    @HomeImprovementInsider2 жыл бұрын

    That's what banging gears is all about!!!

  • @briankinnear7461
    @briankinnear74612 жыл бұрын

    Classic old school build. Love it. Remember tri-5's built like that back in the day...70's - 80's. Very, very nice build. Merry Christmas.

  • @-g-4356
    @-g-43562 жыл бұрын

    Listen here you fockers! The Monte Carlo from Tokyo drift was sick as hell! Had those slicks on all four tires. Mean looking car loved it!

  • @stevepick9527
    @stevepick95272 жыл бұрын

    Smiling ear to ear here too! Love old school, did some racing with my high school buddies in the 60’s That SB sounds awesome!

  • @PeninsulaBassClub
    @PeninsulaBassClub2 жыл бұрын

    The cars keep getting better and better.

  • @ironhorse127
    @ironhorse1272 жыл бұрын

    Those 4.88’s sure bring the revs up fast. Beautiful 56

  • @chuckmiller83
    @chuckmiller832 жыл бұрын

    He is such a legend. That’s one beautiful car he’s got too. I like how he knew exactly what was wrong with out even looking at it. That’s how you know he’s a real car nut. Great video!

  • @roddernorthstar154
    @roddernorthstar1542 жыл бұрын

    My favorite ride you have had on so far

  • @heinrichbier4759
    @heinrichbier47592 жыл бұрын

    What a sweet ride love the light front end on the shifts

  • @ethankc2864
    @ethankc28642 жыл бұрын

    Hot rods like these are the reason I got into cars. Really cool ride. Absolutely love tri fives

  • @sandozman6085
    @sandozman60852 жыл бұрын

    Thats killer, I love nostalgia rods.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman15462 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE OLD-SCHOOL HOT RODS!!!! SO SIMPLE & SO MUCH FUN!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

  • @michaellopez550
    @michaellopez5502 жыл бұрын

    Nice car bad ass good to here there still old school guys out there

  • @robertrusso877
    @robertrusso8772 жыл бұрын

    The ‘56 is like George Harrison of the Beatles ~ it’s really the best one and my favorite. Happy holidays!

  • @danmyers9372
    @danmyers93722 жыл бұрын

    Totally dig it. Love the retro hot rod vibe.

  • @connorholcomb6141
    @connorholcomb61412 жыл бұрын

    So awesome, I LOVE old school builds just have a classic magic around them that draws me in way more than something modern or radically custom.

  • @DejonColeman94
    @DejonColeman942 жыл бұрын

    Hard shedding, respect Dennis

  • @Caz885
    @Caz8852 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic car, great gear banging that's how it should be driven!

  • @cyrilculton1181
    @cyrilculton11812 жыл бұрын

    Great memories man. My brother had a '55, my best bud a '56 & I had a '57. All the tri 5's. The "push bar" front bumper was definitely legit from the 60's. Nice!

  • @tylerstephen6053
    @tylerstephen60532 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous. Actually love the colour. Reminds me of spearmint. Sounds spot on. Awesome job 🤙

  • @buff6637
    @buff66372 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Pefect!! Thank you for keeping it an old school 3 pedal!!

  • @409adamc9
    @409adamc92 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the BEST videos yet! Keep ‘em coming!

  • @iansharpe8420
    @iansharpe84202 жыл бұрын

    Love the Tri-Fives. So cool.

  • @MCsAdvice
    @MCsAdvice2 жыл бұрын

    This isnt a car, this isnt a hot rod...this is ART.

  • @DymondzTrucking1962
    @DymondzTrucking19622 жыл бұрын

    A very sweet 56 Chevy love it.

  • @bandagefreak
    @bandagefreak2 жыл бұрын

    This is more like it, Shawn!! None of those rubber band tyres on oversized wheels - THIS is where it's at! Happy Christmas to you all from over here in Scotland :@D

  • @thecollectoronthecorner7061
    @thecollectoronthecorner70612 жыл бұрын

    I also old past 70. And I like that you kept the stock front suspension. Back in the Day to run in the gas classes a straight axle wasnt a requirement. Like you stated most straight axle cars where Ran in the Altered wheelbase classes.

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin2 жыл бұрын

    Man thats one badass 56 Chevy Belair.

  • @derekv275
    @derekv2752 жыл бұрын

    30 seconds in and I'm in love

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp2 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! I love the drivers! I haven't seen a decent gasser in a while (maybe you can help), but this '56 Hot Rod can fill the gap until then.

  • @jasonstanford

    @jasonstanford

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the Southeast Gassers association and Nickey Performance in Chicago builds a few a year.

  • @dukecraig2402

    @dukecraig2402

    2 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I see a 55 to 57 Chevy I can't help but to think of Two Lane Blacktop. Matter of fact I think I'll dig that DVD out and watch it today.

  • @melvinburwell8202
    @melvinburwell82022 жыл бұрын

    Whoa shit! Monster 56. Rare. You see too many 55s and 57s. Bitchin old old school with new twist. 👍🤑🙈🤑👍

  • @Tom-cy5em
    @Tom-cy5em2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool 56 sounds and looks so cool sharing on FB.

  • @BradThePitts
    @BradThePitts2 жыл бұрын

    Great intro - that's a MAN'S car - SHIFT IT!!!

  • @supersport57
    @supersport572 жыл бұрын

    What a great looking car.

  • @kentstephens4770
    @kentstephens47709 ай бұрын

    Nice old school Car. I'm old school and love looking at these. Fun to drive also.

  • @01surge24
    @01surge242 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely my style…I keep my Chevelle the way I would have had it when I was in high school in the 70s…that’s when I became a car guy and I keep that way…this ride is one of the best so far show cased…Love it.

  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR19962 жыл бұрын

    Now that is old school 🔥 #Savethemanuals

  • @VL1975
    @VL19752 жыл бұрын

    That look exhilarating! LOL Badass machine!

  • @michaelcrisp2239
    @michaelcrisp22392 жыл бұрын

    A step back in time,,,thank you

  • @josephharnett5075
    @josephharnett507511 ай бұрын

    What a sweet old school ride reminds me of my 56 Chevy Wagon had the front bumper removed almost the same color of mine those were the days my friend 😊

  • @edwardberwind8544
    @edwardberwind8544 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! brings back so many memories.

  • @josearturolara6497
    @josearturolara64972 жыл бұрын

    Miss my grandpa's 56 Belair ! Damn nice ride !

  • @pauldashwood2897
    @pauldashwood2897 Жыл бұрын

    Love this when it gets on it ..great build guy just got to love a 4 speed Muncie ,keep safe people..

  • @rickfazzini22
    @rickfazzini222 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel, Great on the video, editing and sound! I like that this guy is such a pro he knew exactly what broke and fixed it over night and had you back the next day for the redemption run lol.

  • @donshotrodgarage1717
    @donshotrodgarage1717 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video man! That 56 Chevy is so slick man they nailed it on that car! And that 327 hits hard in there with the muncie 4 speed and 4:88 out back! Very cool stuff man. Have a good one Buddy 👍

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman45432 жыл бұрын

    Luv that old school

  • @timmitzlaff8960
    @timmitzlaff89602 жыл бұрын

    I’m 68 got my license in 69. Man I love that 56. It’s perfect! Brings back many memories of the original Irwindale.

  • @farmhand6524
    @farmhand65242 жыл бұрын

    Love watching this; feel like I'm there in the car. Especially with the car blip; pulled me right in. Idk, hope that made sense to somebody, ha...

  • @jakespeed63
    @jakespeed632 жыл бұрын

    Like you said...Perfect!!! Love the color choices too. 56's are my favorite of the Tri-5's.

  • @sasktaildraggerpilot4238
    @sasktaildraggerpilot42382 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another great video. Merry Christmas to you all

  • @genemounce8302
    @genemounce83022 жыл бұрын

    CONGRATS ON THE 300K SUBS chief ! Merry Christmas from the Texas hill country ! \m/

  • @jasonlavoie4710
    @jasonlavoie47102 жыл бұрын

    Dame that's a sweet old ride sounds mean love the oldies

  • @ccjensen4670
    @ccjensen4670 Жыл бұрын

    I purchased a 56 Chevy 150 utility sedan that was built by Pacific Bell in Sanra Rosa Caif. It delivered phone books in our area. The shop that seviced it since new was the registered owner at the time I bought it...other than a paint shop and the six cylinder swapped for a 283" it still had the original upolstry. Still have it....but is now powered by a L-78 BBC with a six speed backed by a Chevelle 12 bolt rear with Alson ladder bars...Black paint with blue flames. The last of many tri fives that I've owned...LOL

  • @craigrobinson5756
    @craigrobinson57562 жыл бұрын

    It's so clean, amazing!

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