Bob Bertelsen built Green Mamba a 1968 Corvette in 12 1/2 months in his garage. This video tells how the modification where done and the mechanics of the build. Follow Bob's builds and races at musclecarsbybob
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@johnbunkoski66716 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who did what the title says ! Described a build ! Great car ! And gave credit to who is really important to him!
@fontking1a6 жыл бұрын
As an owner and lover of the C3 Corvette, having owned my 1969 427/435 since 1970, I must say you have built one of...if not the coolest....C3 Corvette of all time, Bob. I'm 71 now and having a bit of difficulty sometimes getting up and out of my car because of the Hooker sidepipes and a sore right hip, but until the day comes when I no longer cannot do it at all, I'll continue to own and drive my 540 hp fire breathing monster. We know Chevrolet lied way back then on the horsepower rating but now I know for sure exactly what the beast in my garage is rated at. In fact, every time I start my car....somewhere in the world a Prius dies!! With the machine you've so nicely built, it's nice now to have some company. Again, awesome job on the concept and completion of what is probably the coolest C3 of all time.
@badrs4146 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Loved the Prius comment.
@spaceweasel5 жыл бұрын
I had an L71 '69 convertible in my younger days. Was much fun! :)
@ronaldwarren52205 жыл бұрын
Several years ago I was driving my LT4 red 96 convertible and came upon a Prius that had a sign in the back that said, "I get 60 mpg". Of course, he was driving 45 mph on a 55 mph city Interstate in Michigan. I downshifted and blew by him and let him hear my exhaust as it revved to the limit. He probably thought of me as a fool but it made my day!
@spaceweasel5 жыл бұрын
I, also, owned one of these. Mine was a convertible. We lived in great times. Let's make America great, again.
@bradleylovej Жыл бұрын
Came her upset about chopping up a '68 Vette. Saw the craftsmanship of this build and thought, wow what a cool '68
@BlessedMe114 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful Corvette and what a great, interesting, well made video! Green Mamba is a stunning looking machine. Thank you Bob, for sharing your awesome talents and skills.
@detroitspeed6 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob! We look forward to seeing the Green Mamba tear it up!
@nojnoj30696 жыл бұрын
She is stunning. You knocked it out the park. A totally awesome one off incredible machine. Well done.
@trillrifaxegrindor44116 жыл бұрын
this car is beautiful,your vision is crystal clear and perfect
@tangerinedream89876 жыл бұрын
Corvettes always look good no matter how much u modify 1 they'll come out the other side beautiful. Plus that green mamba looks amazing!!!!!
@badrs4146 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@oneoffour63 Жыл бұрын
That is one hell of a Corvette!!!! Your hard work paid off big time!!
@JuanVargas-yq1rz6 жыл бұрын
You have a gift sir, tremendous display of craftsmanship and engineering. On top of all that's it's bad ass.
@helikestoskate4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic project. Thank you for sharing. Its amazing that you completed that in just over a year. As someone who is just wrapping up a 63 convertible restomod I appreciate you sharing the parts and systems you used, as well as your one off parts.
@Mr.Swapportunity4 жыл бұрын
Giving credit where credit is due... Good for you sir. Love the car! You are very talented and truly blessed.
@dapz3256 жыл бұрын
This car was built with lots of vision, passion, great companies and cash. I respect you for knowing what you wanted and making it a reality , its a true work of art. Its not exactly my dream build but its also not my car. Your dedication is much appreciated . Thumbs up to you.
@matthewcook849711 ай бұрын
Beautiful car, the modifications blend perfectly! Well done!
@vazfx166 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful...the fact that you created this yourself is super awesome!
@micksterboone45176 жыл бұрын
Beautiful build in a short time. Nice work!
@BDKennels5 жыл бұрын
I am blown away. That is the best all around C3 I've ever seen. I've owned and loved them for years and yours is perfect. Well done.
@badrs4145 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deregerm6 жыл бұрын
Awesome build. Great video. Thanks for posting.
@MikeStang20044 жыл бұрын
Great build man! Wish I could see more videos of this beautiful beast! God bless brother.
@jimclarke11086 жыл бұрын
Great choice of car and engine, your a clever guy with good judgement
@mexban6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, I love the headlights and the trunk feature
@garyvaughan77486 жыл бұрын
Love the build ! ...You have EVERY right to be proud .....You won't say this but to the harshest critics,but I surely will .."Do you have the skills and imagination come close to doing this level of work?!?"....If so many of US would love to see YOUR creation(s).....sounds like you could teach US all a lot .....Now about those headlight configurations ...WOW just WOW..!!!...I have a C3 ,myself and while I do not have vacuum problems yet ,(owned car since 2006,fixed them all,this time,... I think.....LOL),I want to do that so that I can get rid of ALL of the relays, hoses ,and delayed door openings .....Thanks for the view!
@kerrymarshall20715 жыл бұрын
Perfect I love it and all your hard work makes it the best vette of that era I,ve seen to date
@CHUUMPASS6 жыл бұрын
a real work of art. truly engineering and art perfectly blended. and the best part, it is all fully functional, while the car sure has a big show factor about it, it has at least as much go factor to go along with it. phenomenal build !
@BadLuckGarage6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous!! Sharing this video for sure!!
@jamalclark73794 жыл бұрын
Fantastic car,you are an inspiration to us backyard enthusiasts that anything is possible,thank you
@BarbaricGuardian4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful build
@miketee24449 ай бұрын
You know its hooking up pretty good when you're Door Gaps close up on launch. Believe she'll need chassis work next but a damn nice ride.
@glennwiebe51286 жыл бұрын
Fabulous car! I've always loved the early Vette's. Also, thanks for giving credit to Whom it belongs. Blessings!
@trillrifaxegrindor44116 жыл бұрын
this isnt really an early vette,its a c3
@white-dragon44244 жыл бұрын
Yeah, looks like one of the early C3s, with what would normally be chrome bumpers, possibly a late 60s one rather than an early 70s?
@stephenberry1564 жыл бұрын
Fantastic build buddy. My 74 is a sea of parts right now. I like your ideas.
@Joel.Invictus4 жыл бұрын
Amazing build, brother! You are truly talented and blessed to say the least. I'd love to use some of those body style ideas on a custom build myself. Again, great work.
@harrykingiii1346 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother!!! Your Vette is amazing!!!
@willywilliams52725 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! I want to get a 1968 C3 Corvette too, thanks for share your Talent !
@jeffmaney93206 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Liked the mods and your details of the build
@FoxMarketing6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you using the BASF R-M Green Mamba paint and those great Cobra seats with Schroth racing harnesses!
@scottsmith9664 жыл бұрын
What an awsom car, the best part is when I hear these guys thank God and give him the glory. Great vidio & great dude. I hope and pray that I have a nice car like this, keep grinding those gears buddy🙏🙏🙏
@alfredocalpito94396 жыл бұрын
You did great job, I appreciate your talent and abilities...thanks for your detailed youtube video.
@deesel666ify6 жыл бұрын
That's a proper restomod. Built with a purpose and functionality. Not just a trendy bucket of bolts trailer queen, with fancy paint like some that I see. Very nice car.
@Stinger4306 жыл бұрын
Your car is amazing. I love it!!! But that trunk! That trunk is pure brilliance.
@mavericknonconformist697214 жыл бұрын
I like the pull out electronics drawer in the dash, Neat!
@AgentOrange8596 жыл бұрын
Damn. He knew how he wanted to build it. And built it like that. Wicked.
@TychoAussie6 жыл бұрын
Bob, I have just been blown away. Not only by Green Mamba, but by the incredible detail and energy you were able to put into this video! Hoooo-leeee smokes. I want to be like you. Only, I can't! Just.....incredible! I *have* to see this car in person.
@badrs4146 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hopefully next year Green Mamba will be at an event near you and you can see it in person.
@badrs4146 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. Hope you can see the car at an event sometime.
@zahari_s_stoyanov4 жыл бұрын
7:38 Wow, I knew car bodies were flexible but that's the first time I actually see it on camera :D
@rayologyxm6 жыл бұрын
Awesome build
@edmondsarvarian37496 жыл бұрын
awesome job. well done dude.
@TXBucksnort4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Loved the story and giving God the credit! Wish we could a heard the engine.
@MrPutrifyingEagor6 жыл бұрын
Cars like this excite me! Cars like this are where its at, with Magnificent Homebuilt ingenuity & Craftsmanship. Bob, your car is amazing, thanks for sharing with us. Really enjoyed hearing about the build, definately looking forward tp seeing more of this! Ferraris & Lambos etc are boring, they do not excite me. You are a genius!
@thedrivewayC3 Жыл бұрын
Wow - You put about as much work into this video as you did into the build. Amazing job and I trust you are enjoying the crap out of it. As a viewer, it was a little frustrating to hear you talking about the engine without seeing it - could have used more of the interior too! Such a nice job all around. Thanks for sharing.
@badrs4146 ай бұрын
I heard that a lot, so in the video of my next build we made sure to include engine noises. check out the last build kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJiPqZqB2NC8pXU.html Thanks
@drewmartinez11206 жыл бұрын
I might get a 79 that id love to do some modern touches too thanks for giving me a few ideas
@jamescasello81006 ай бұрын
One word comes to mind, AWESOME
@randyvanmeter7996 жыл бұрын
Nice build. similar purpose and style to my build that was put in mothballs in 08...Hope to pull Hammerhead out and finnish...Thanks for the inspiration and placing glory where its due!
@joshuamiller11556 жыл бұрын
This is the best build I have ever seen.
@naitch17615 жыл бұрын
wow amazing work brother beautiful
@charlesmares41435 жыл бұрын
Holy smack!!! This is amazing!!!! How does this have so few views and likes?!?!? Excellent work!!!
@keithsclassicgarage11334 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Amazing work!
@real1011006 жыл бұрын
Great job
@NR-vw2rd5 ай бұрын
Amazing how talented you must be to create such a beautiful machine. THANKS FOR SHARING (as in Wayne’s world, “we’re not worthy”).
@Psychedelic-Playground Жыл бұрын
7:38 maybe install chassis braces under the car and on the sites. The flex of the frame is not good for racing. Otherwise insanely cool build!
@stanthology6 жыл бұрын
Body design is really good. Great car.
@dancharron70986 жыл бұрын
Sick ride! you inspire my next build with this. I been a Corvette fan since I first saw a 1974 Vette with a lady charming a snake on its hood. then confirmed my love for the beast My neighbor built a 1974 with a 396, she was a Black beauty, I got a ride in it. and I was hooked. but then I owned a few Carbed cars and a few Fuel injected cars. and I lost interest in carbs. So my 86 TA has been put aside since 2007, time to bring that beast out and buy a 1974 Vette. use the TA to build up an Engine or 2 and then when all the parts are ready, build the body and chassis of the vette and paint it balk and blue.
@stevemd0076 жыл бұрын
so beautiful ,love this car
@badrs4146 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@AlejandroGonzalez-hx6bu4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!
@johnboyc89246 жыл бұрын
Your a legend Bro a real living legend , my kinda build
@kalkaneldorado24015 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮 what great 👍 built !
@royvega06196 жыл бұрын
Awsome, beautyfull and unique.
@VulcanGunner4 жыл бұрын
Sweet build
@shanephelan756 жыл бұрын
wicked car, I think that year is the best corvette body ever made.....just awesome car bud
@waynebooker4983 жыл бұрын
I love the frame flex in the burnout at time 7:38. It seems you have some work to do in stiffening the chassis. Nice build, it looks great.
@TheFirstCause5 жыл бұрын
Goes into trance mid paragraph."Without god I am nothing" trance ends and paragraph continues.
@clubsport93344 жыл бұрын
Bizarre.
@MarMPB4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic build! That is Sema Show quality easily! If the car was mine, I would do a few modifications, but it’s a matter of personal taste. Good job, sir👍🏻👍🏻
@timbixbi99384 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous ride!!!
@mattjubie3 жыл бұрын
most beautiful vette i've ever seen
@duramax784 жыл бұрын
If I had bags of money I’d almost do the Same, no flares though. Great job. Awesome car man.
@onearmbanditoabfontaine93474 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, don't know if you'll see my note but I love the way you did the headlamp and I'll do the same about, sorry but thanks for the idea. God bless you!!
@badrs4144 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them.
@TommyRibs6 жыл бұрын
Well done, a great car.
@philortega65166 жыл бұрын
Great video bob,i met you at sema on fri. Asking about the kind of carpet GREEN MAMBA has,thank you for the help. And for the guys saying one day when they win the lotto. You dont need to win the lotto,just work hard in whatever you do and,YOU CAN have a cars or truck like this,it just takes time. Phil
@retoyer6 жыл бұрын
Awesome custom Vette
@LovelyGirlnaba6 жыл бұрын
very nice video I like it
@djcosmosis44776 жыл бұрын
~ GREENMAMBA ~!!!~ YESAHHH , I Am , And Raised On ~ Mopar Muscle ~ .. All Muscle Vehicle's Are A Magnificent Muscle For Real .. Thank You For The Share And Detailed Info On The GREENMAMBA .. Makes Me Feel As If I Am A Part Of " Your Pit Crew " ( I Can Really Metaphorically , Feel As Being A Part Of , Been Around Many , Many Muscle Build's : Mopar - Chrysler , Dodge , Plymouth : Chevy , Ford , Foreign As Well ) : Thank You , And Look Forward To More In Future ..
@mycorvettelife6 жыл бұрын
Now that is one bad ass Vette!
@jesusdiaz66916 жыл бұрын
Good job
@benallbaugh4 жыл бұрын
You are my hero!
@mavericknonconformist697214 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@AttainingExcellence16 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@ebaymotorhomes6 жыл бұрын
Bad ass car. Good job.
@Ricovette4 жыл бұрын
Amen Brother! Thumbs up from me for this upload... Stay safe... Rico
@apelikemenace4 жыл бұрын
I wanted something like this when I was in my 20's C3 autocross car.
@overbuiltautomotive12994 жыл бұрын
lovely build man i use megasquirt ecu n their are android 2 din radios that are pretty goo now fer those that may wont the am fm radio still
@tylermarcotte46306 жыл бұрын
Amazing design on the build and great quality, but I wanna heart the thing rip! All I needed was 5 seconds of sound and I would have been happy.
@christianaboody38396 жыл бұрын
Well done
@docbrockyt6 жыл бұрын
If I had the money, skill, talent and time, I would dream of owning a car like yours.
@thomashalley72586 жыл бұрын
Super clean super mean. Now that's a all around car.
@ronaldwarren52205 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. You are an artist! God has truly blessed you brother. Be safe.
@shannonshull69895 жыл бұрын
Beautiful build! That took skill, vision...and alot of coin lol.
@josecastellanos45386 жыл бұрын
With time and money patience knowledge can do alot of art...
@PHAT50CHEVY6 жыл бұрын
I love it good luck those headlights and front valance are vicious the whole car looks great i have a 1969 corvette convertible #s matching stick with air ive had this car in my life since i was 16 so id love to do some of those body mods but i cant cut it up i did the motor plenty i want to put a tko600 5speed but rite now Theres to many toys and im a C10 owner also a few from 1960 to1972 but i had to comment on your car good luck hope u do well great video
@gooney06 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@watever67426 жыл бұрын
Nice built, like what's you did with the front. Look cool if you can drop inch more👌
@fuse911Ай бұрын
May God bless you more
@DavidANeely6 жыл бұрын
Great car
@carm440355 жыл бұрын
I love the car. I wish there were some pics or video of the engine.