LS Swapped 1971 Chevelle SEMA Build

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

We met Ricardo at SEMA 2019 and knew right away that we had to shoot his Chevelle. His styling choices are very cool and its a very tasteful build overall. We love the color choices and the interior is simply beautiful.
And with an LS swap you know it makes good reliable power so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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  • @markdrewett149
    @markdrewett1494 жыл бұрын

    Very refreshing for someone to be honest about their HP.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    With no apologies too. He wants it to be a reliable driver and doesn’t need 1000 hp. Can’t wait to go for a drive when it’s all dialed in

  • @newschool72

    @newschool72

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea, i agree with both comments , with an aside that half the fun of having alot of hp/tq is having more power than a 10" street tire can handle, lol

  • @jaycustom21

    @jaycustom21

    3 жыл бұрын

    How many ponies? I totally missed it.

  • @willlloyd7762

    @willlloyd7762

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaycustom21 420

  • @fartsare2023

    @fartsare2023

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rte? Lol And besides how much do you really need? 🤷‍♂️

  • @DayNNyteDJs
    @DayNNyteDJs4 жыл бұрын

    Flawless finish. Love the way it's rocking at 8:30 sitting at the red light. Both guys just rocking in their chairs like it's normal. Wait until they tune that beast. Beautiful craftsmanship. Perfect stance. You guys should all be proud of that one.

  • @khalylburns8807
    @khalylburns88074 жыл бұрын

    That chevelle is beautiful

  • @fogtown3027

    @fogtown3027

    4 жыл бұрын

    Khalyl Burns What about them og floor mats though😂

  • @yamahaxs6501
    @yamahaxs65014 жыл бұрын

    I knew I recognized the seat style from somewhere! the Benz seats look great! that interior is lit!

  • @DXFXmc
    @DXFXmc4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect example of what a modern muscle car should be. Awesome build

  • @dannyal467
    @dannyal4674 жыл бұрын

    Damn that’s a bad ass Chevelle I always Like the back tail lights on this year rather than the 70 just my opinion great video Shawn

  • @Packer1290

    @Packer1290

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you ever watch the movie "Faster", the Chevelle in there has a '70 front and a '71-'72 rear. Its like they made the Chevelle that should have been.

  • @corevaluesinvestmentgroup8940

    @corevaluesinvestmentgroup8940

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, if I buy a 70, it’s getting 71 rear bumper

  • @deangelo66
    @deangelo664 жыл бұрын

    One of the few channels I follow religiously. Great cars. Nice conversations. Wonderful details and you always put your foot in them. Love it.

  • @josephrose9226
    @josephrose92262 жыл бұрын

    The more I look at Mr. Lopez’ work, the more of a fan I become. He and his team turn out some exceptional builds. Well done, Sir.

  • @christophermarechal5017
    @christophermarechal50174 жыл бұрын

    Love the build!! Ricardo and crew are genuinely cool guys💯👊💯

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin4 жыл бұрын

    That's one badass Chevelle brother.

  • @jm-hb9tl
    @jm-hb9tl4 жыл бұрын

    8:20 It's like you 2 are bopping to some imaginary music at the stop light😂. Once tuned it will be spot on. Love the color combos. I always loved the Chevelles. I had a 72 a long time ago and regretted that I didn't have it too long to enjoy much.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It needs some minor tweaking (tune, brakes) but it’s a great build. Killer color combos!

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda38184 жыл бұрын

    Man, that is some color on the Chevy. Very inventive.....lots 'o pesos went into that rig. There is NOTHING that hasn't been touched on this beauty! A good build is never done.........

  • @Alanvazquez93
    @Alanvazquez934 жыл бұрын

    every mexican here saying great job a el gran patron viejo quedo mamalon el chevelle saludos desde mexico orgulloso de tu creasion ;) great video dude

  • @imhappyandyou.4003
    @imhappyandyou.40034 жыл бұрын

    It's safe to say that all the amazing vehicles shown here on this channel are truly a "Labor of love" and it truly shows!.. Thanks for sharing this journey with us all and please keep them coming!. 🙏🏻❤️🍻

  • @ron5118
    @ron51184 жыл бұрын

    That car is completely wicked. Love it, thanks.

  • @mr.s.7166
    @mr.s.71664 жыл бұрын

    def the best year for this car ... awesome

  • @bigwilly43729
    @bigwilly437293 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Very “simple”. Always a big fan of “less is more” concepts.

  • @Demetrius4278ddfgg8
    @Demetrius4278ddfgg83 жыл бұрын

    The interior is just so simple yet beautiful

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp4 жыл бұрын

    What an outstanding build & the time frame het got it done in is outstanding, too! I hope Ricardo has you back for a proper shakedown when the tune, belts, and brakes are all dialed in to his liking. I hope a little of his fine tequila is left over for that run, too.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely need more of El Gran Patron...one for driving and one for after driving 😂

  • @craigm2209
    @craigm22094 жыл бұрын

    Love the car and that dude did sweet job on interior 👍

  • @martinjsandoval5088

    @martinjsandoval5088

    4 жыл бұрын

    Than you... we try our best...

  • @chrislovett87
    @chrislovett874 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful clean build, love the color combinations

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    The colors are so rich. Love it!

  • @Technoirz
    @Technoirz4 жыл бұрын

    That interior and that color combo 👍

  • @storyteller1749
    @storyteller17494 жыл бұрын

    I'm totally envious of that Patron!! I just bought a bottle of the "everyday" Patron last night for me and a friend to enjoy tonight. But the stuff y'all were drinking must be soooo smooth. GREAT CAR tho!! Perfect color the interior looks amazing. And I can only imagine what it'll be like when everything is all dialed in. Thanks for sharing this one Shawn. Gonna go check out the merch now. Need at least one of those t-shirts.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    The shirts are really good quality so you’ll enjoy those. He nailed it on this build and yes on the bottle of smooth tequila. Love it!

  • @mz4879
    @mz48794 жыл бұрын

    this is a fun show, thanks!

  • @vincentcook5089
    @vincentcook50894 жыл бұрын

    I've always had a soft spot for orange muscle cars. Guess it goes back to Bo and Luke Duke. Pretty sure they never wore seat belts either. That interior was clean, stitching was exceptional. Thanks Shawn for another dream build!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    The interior work on here is stunning. This whole build is really beautiful and a few minor tweaks will make it a great cruiser

  • @williamromero4445
    @williamromero44454 жыл бұрын

    One amazing piece of art The color combo is perfect you guys did an awesome ridiculous job on the Chevelle. 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇵🇷

  • @blackbeard308
    @blackbeard3084 жыл бұрын

    That is a badass Chevelle good job Ricardo and your crew

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    They really built a work of art

  • @SanDiego_VDubLife
    @SanDiego_VDubLife Жыл бұрын

    Damn. Five months. Insane. Got some good ideas for my Chevelle too.

  • @buellreaucracy
    @buellreaucracy4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Love the color!

  • @moises5109
    @moises51094 жыл бұрын

    Not too many hispanics in the mus le car/ custom field so good for u compa ! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @mauriceandrews2723

    @mauriceandrews2723

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brother you'd be surprised 🇲🇽🇺🇸

  • @2414kels

    @2414kels

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's plenty.

  • @stryf3901
    @stryf39014 жыл бұрын

    Great work, Guy loves what he does and it shows, “Bien Hecho Compa”!

  • @jtravis30
    @jtravis304 жыл бұрын

    Its kind of a breath of fresh air to see a custom on a stock frame and not be totally radical and butchered. My favorites are the survivor series cars.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love em all when they’re done well and this one is a wonderful build with great color choices

  • @Kofi.86
    @Kofi.864 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ride its clean 🔥

  • @huggyb2007
    @huggyb20074 жыл бұрын

    Very slick, paintwork immaculate

  • @gman60139
    @gman601392 жыл бұрын

    looking at this video again, this interior is fu*king beautiful!!!

  • @emperorabyss7299
    @emperorabyss72994 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Chevelle!

  • @mrbubbles720
    @mrbubbles7204 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully modified, what an amazing color.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love the gold to break up the orange and black. Great choices on this and that interior is 🔥

  • @boombro4705
    @boombro47052 жыл бұрын

    Wow such a clean old school build.

  • @kevingathers4845
    @kevingathers48454 жыл бұрын

    Really really nice and my favorite year too!! Good job guys!!👍😎

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    They nailed it on this one. Beautiful build

  • @antwonlewang1390
    @antwonlewang13904 жыл бұрын

    Based on hp number and looks alone this car fits me like a glove love it 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hear ya. Beautiful and total reliable driver!

  • @davidmoultry8275
    @davidmoultry82754 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! Love how the cam causes the rocking motion. 💯

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually, the tune was still off but when right it should still have a nice rhythm with that cam

  • @supersport57
    @supersport572 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful custom Chevelle, great job

  • @Calel_S
    @Calel_S4 жыл бұрын

    Such a beauty, I love her color.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same for me! He nailed it on the color combo

  • @jameshoberg1609
    @jameshoberg16094 жыл бұрын

    Ricardo and his crew did an absolute knockout beautiful job on this car. Not my choice of exterior colors but nonetheless a very well-built attractive car

  • @2414kels
    @2414kels4 жыл бұрын

    Love the combo and that engine bay is so clean.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same for me. Great color choices

  • @2414kels

    @2414kels

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA you find some great cars love the channel 👍👍

  • @kareemebanks3785
    @kareemebanks37852 жыл бұрын

    this may be the best chevelle build I've seen so far

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a beautiful build for sure

  • @kareemebanks3785

    @kareemebanks3785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA definitely is. Without a doubt.

  • @kareemebanks3785

    @kareemebanks3785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA do you know if they put bigger brakes and rotors on it yet?

  • @brizrocwell7098
    @brizrocwell7098 Жыл бұрын

    Extremely beautiful ride brotha, that ls1 motor sounds awesome!!!

  • @vegasdriver
    @vegasdriver4 жыл бұрын

    Another one of my dream cars

  • @valentincidmex9814
    @valentincidmex98144 жыл бұрын

    SE NOTA QUE ERES MEXICANO Y NO PODÍA FALTAR EL EMBLEMA DEL TEQUILA. FELICIDADES POR EL EXCELENTE TRABAJO EN ESE POTENTE AUTO.

  • @bray7607
    @bray76074 жыл бұрын

    I love how people are pulling the front seats out of all kinds of cars you wouldn't expect, I've seen Audi, Alfa Romeo and now Mercedes and they all look great. That shifter was really cool, the paint and interior were all on point looking fantastic, but the icing on the cake was the bottle in the boot =D (oops trunk hehe)

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    The boot! 😂 I really like this build. The colors. The choices. And yes on repurposing seats from a wide variety of vehicles!

  • @sickjohnson
    @sickjohnson4 жыл бұрын

    Badass is right...and that interior is perfect too! Cheers.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    The interior and the color combo are so good on this one

  • @adaminglis3636
    @adaminglis36364 жыл бұрын

    Well done to the host. Loved the color.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. The color combo is so good on this one

  • @TexasViking
    @TexasViking3 жыл бұрын

    Great episode!! This guy built a really cool car

  • @tycheez85
    @tycheez854 жыл бұрын

    The chevelle looks great with all the chrome blacked out. When I get one that's exactly what I'm going to do.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Love his choices and execution on this build. Looks mean af

  • @Xanthium111
    @Xanthium1114 жыл бұрын

    Those black bumpers look killer, I might have to copy that someday.

  • @solidsnake3861
    @solidsnake38614 жыл бұрын

    this looks realy good

  • @PaulRhodes420
    @PaulRhodes4203 жыл бұрын

    Hello Santa!!! I’ve been a good boy all year!!! LOL! I had a 71 back in the day and it was nice!!! The power of straight motor and good headers & exhaust make all the difference!! And the sound of an automatic trans. snaggin’ second gear!! I’m drooling over here, can you tell!? Ha!

  • @Foxtrot1967
    @Foxtrot19674 жыл бұрын

    Nice ride. Could use a higher stall converter or simply put it in neutral when you come to a stop.

  • @rhinohippo55
    @rhinohippo554 жыл бұрын

    wow the interior...... crazy

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful interior. They’re detail work is on point

  • @Mr.Beastforpresident
    @Mr.Beastforpresident4 жыл бұрын

    Now this is NICE!!! 👍👍👍

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, really beautiful build from Ricardo and his crew

  • @majorcurto5418
    @majorcurto54182 жыл бұрын

    So fresh and so clean, I can't wait to have one of these bad boy! Hopefully Rick Ross doesn't buy them all..lmao 🤣😂

  • @darrellwilliams9850
    @darrellwilliams98504 жыл бұрын

    That’s a good looking Beast

  • @victorramonvargasluna1099
    @victorramonvargasluna10994 жыл бұрын

    Good job guys...good job!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. They built a beauty

  • @lsvip1820
    @lsvip18204 жыл бұрын

    Love this build

  • @syedbasharatalishah4869
    @syedbasharatalishah48694 жыл бұрын

    Nice car and his colour is beautiful

  • @williamsager1238
    @williamsager1238 Жыл бұрын

    Piece of artwork.: rock on 🤘

  • @cesarjose3260
    @cesarjose32602 жыл бұрын

    I wanna bring this machine to Brazil 🔥

  • @sthatem6946
    @sthatem69462 жыл бұрын

    The first thing that comes to his mind when he drives the beast “he needs breaks”

  • @horacehenderson6202
    @horacehenderson62024 жыл бұрын

    Sweet ride

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sure is a beauty

  • @Califormula
    @Califormula4 жыл бұрын

    Mmmmm can't wait for mine to be done 😈💪🏾

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see it!

  • @badbrad5424
    @badbrad54244 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car!! Why do you have 72 blinkers on it, is it preference, or don’t you like the split blinkers on the 71’s?

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s a question for Ricardo. His info is in the description if you want to ask him

  • @imhappyandyou.4003
    @imhappyandyou.40034 жыл бұрын

    I really love that every single video that has such amazing cars when put on "Captions" say's "Music" when people hit the gas and they take off lol.. It really is "Music" and I just wish I could create some of the same myself!. LOL

  • @kiplindsay8413
    @kiplindsay84133 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!

  • @kibagami95
    @kibagami954 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful Chevelle, it's definitely my favorite car....

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    And since this shoot he put a new engine in to get more power!

  • @kibagami95

    @kibagami95

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA Waoh ... She already had it in her womb. I am French, 44 years old and a fan of old American cars since I was a kid, the lines, the melody of the V8, I love them all but I have a weakness for the already beautiful original Chevelle, in restomod it is a jewel. Thank you in any case for all these videos that treats us. Cordially. Of France.

  • @derrick_v
    @derrick_v4 жыл бұрын

    This is 10x better with a good pair of noise cancelling headphones! The cars sound next to you.

  • @derrick_v

    @derrick_v

    4 жыл бұрын

    That lope @ 8:20 -45 wow

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I’ll have to put mine on and have a listen

  • @distastefulvideos
    @distastefulvideos4 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Beautiful build

  • @DevinM420
    @DevinM4204 жыл бұрын

    the way that thing idles 🎶🎵🎶

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    And when he gets the tune right it’ll be spectacular

  • @Ss31994
    @Ss319944 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It really is

  • @Ronagery
    @Ronagery4 жыл бұрын

    Blissful as usual

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, beautiful build and Ricardo is such a cool guy

  • @michaelpeterson9038
    @michaelpeterson90384 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful car 👍👍

  • @devillockj
    @devillockj4 жыл бұрын

    Channel keeps getting better👍🏼

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. That’s the goal 👊

  • @duwayneburnett1936
    @duwayneburnett19363 жыл бұрын

    That thing lopes like an old muscle car with a big cam. Those two bouncing in their seats at the stop sign! I have a 72 Chevelle and am looking to do the ls swap. Nice car. Cool honest guys.

  • @fl35m
    @fl35m4 жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could afford it.

  • @indalecioalcaraz7263
    @indalecioalcaraz72634 жыл бұрын

    NICE & CLEAN CUSTOM 71 CHEVY CHEVELLE

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful ride!

  • @indalecioalcaraz7263

    @indalecioalcaraz7263

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA SHAWN BLESSINGS FOR YOU & AUTOTOPIA-LA

  • @seanhayes1965
    @seanhayes19654 жыл бұрын

    Great looking car!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Absolutely love his color choices

  • @SantosM1022
    @SantosM10224 жыл бұрын

    Oh my 🤤 beautiful

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sure is a beauty

  • @jb2oldies69
    @jb2oldies694 жыл бұрын

    That’s one nice Chevelle 👍

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sure is a true beauty

  • @moisesvaca8125
    @moisesvaca81252 жыл бұрын

    The care is beautiful

  • @amario1974
    @amario19744 жыл бұрын

    Espetacular!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    👊

  • @jeancharlesrabaux5658
    @jeancharlesrabaux56582 жыл бұрын

    Y love it the colors the motors the cars hooo yeee sure sooo good project

  • @siwash99
    @siwash994 жыл бұрын

    Nice one!

  • @jasonvorheezie6313
    @jasonvorheezie63134 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful seriously damn

  • @martinjsandoval5088
    @martinjsandoval50884 жыл бұрын

    We did a great work on this car

  • @clarewatkins5230
    @clarewatkins52304 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Chevelle Amazing attention to fit n finish I LOVE it Full Send U.K. stay Safe

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are highly detailed on their builds. This car is even prettier in person

  • @mefman9
    @mefman94 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous car. 😍😍😍

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful build

  • @davegerrard6857
    @davegerrard68572 жыл бұрын

    "We got the seats from a Mercedes! We stole them" 😆 🤣 😂

  • @runslaTe
    @runslaTe4 жыл бұрын

    looks mental

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s such a nice build. Love his color choices

  • @dirtbike9003
    @dirtbike90034 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that’s badass

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really a beautiful build

  • @christopherstacy6056
    @christopherstacy60564 жыл бұрын

    awesome car man

  • @Rokavlon7
    @Rokavlon74 жыл бұрын

    First Siefpy. Beautiful car.My love from Greece🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And yes, this one is beautiful