Lingenfelter LS7 Powered Widebody C2 Corvette Pro-Touring Build
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2 жыл бұрынGreg's '65 Corvette Pro-touring build with a 630hp all motor LS7 so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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@minnesotatomcat 2 жыл бұрын
There’s nothing better than seeing an older gentleman drive a car like a 16 year old kid!!
@23727bgk 2 жыл бұрын
Actually a 16 year old would crash it...
@highoctanehustleofficial 2 жыл бұрын
Bert - that’s hysterical!!!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
And keep it off the curbs!
@charlesroer972 2 жыл бұрын
Keeps him young Dosnt it !!
@vette63 2 жыл бұрын
@@23727bgk a 16 yo couldn't afford one.😁
@xnbk-yotiex5247 2 жыл бұрын
When I saw the cover photo for this video in my notifications, i think i broke a finger tapping the play button!
@csr801996 2 жыл бұрын
In the words of Dale from stepbothers, That.......was.......AWESOME!!!!
@icanmanifest 2 жыл бұрын
I still think these are the best looking Corvettes ever designed
@alfredrealistic9119 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 1000%
@danmyers9372 2 жыл бұрын
Over all without a doubt. I will add however that the front grill on the ‘58-60 C1 Vettes is the most awesome front end ever put on a car.
@fobbitoperator3620 Жыл бұрын
The most symmetrically gorgeous car ever built is the '65 Stingray!
@BIGchrisJbitch84 Жыл бұрын
Yes Sir!!💯💯
@FlowTieGuy Ай бұрын
100% and it's not even close!
@belotface 2 жыл бұрын
The phrase " Drive it like you stole it" comes to mind
@motocrossriders2002 4 ай бұрын
That is the motto I live by...
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’m blown away with all the positive comments! Thank you to the AutotopiaLA subscriber’s! And thanks to Shawn and his crew for doing such a great job on the video!
@stratolestele7611 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU Greg!
@scryla2000 2 жыл бұрын
You’re living the dream bruh! I’d trade my Hellcat in a second for this car!!!
@1godgodgodgodgod Жыл бұрын
love the ride
@marcwalker9610 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us along for such an amazing virtual ride 🏁👏🏁 You sir are a fantastic builder/driver and such a gentleman 😊
@andrewipp426 2 жыл бұрын
He has built a no nonsense bulletproof race car for the street. The way he’s having a blast kicking it’s ass and making no apologies for hammering the beast, beautifully built piece of machinery! Well done !
@SerPurple51 2 жыл бұрын
A race car for the street! Gotta love him finding a beat up body and having a vision for it. He definitely has the car dialed in too.
@putinkhuylo 2 жыл бұрын
Now THAT'S a fun Corvette! Six years of track use and only change the oil...OMFG!
@jabawockee199 2 жыл бұрын
An absolute beauty!
@andyanderson7503 2 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite video/car. Dialed isn't the word! This is the benchmark that every build should try and beat!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the car! Thanks!
@paulm6481 2 жыл бұрын
This man is the real thing. Knows his car and drives it. Car is such a nice built vehicle. Great job.
@melvinburwell8202 2 жыл бұрын
Those C2s are what changed the world. Best on this show. Badd ass perfection. Vote for best of show.☝️☝️☝️❤❤❤😎😎😎
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robsorgdrager8477 2 жыл бұрын
As soon as I seen the rear suspension 😍🥰. I love these builds done by the old school guys. Cars that are built to be driven and driven with aggression. See here's the thing, yeah those pro touring builds that have a full leather custom interior and ride on air bags that's fine for the normies . If I'm gonna put this kind of money and my own time into a build it better make mom's scared for their children's safety and every cop in the tri-state area will have a picture of my car on their dash. 😈
@ssoffshore5111 2 жыл бұрын
Preach on brother!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great humor!
@tomoday4450 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful Vette 👍🏻
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning
@JA-wb5my 2 жыл бұрын
Sick!!!! What a Machine….
@toddgriffith5242 2 жыл бұрын
I had to catch the video. What a beast! Your sunglasses stayed on under breaking lol. 😎
@duane9707 2 жыл бұрын
This car is perfect for those Sunday drives in the hills. Oh hell, any day of the week that ends in "day" would be great for a drive in this vett!
@supersport57 2 жыл бұрын
so much fun, driving that beast!!!!!
@royalordinance 2 жыл бұрын
This and the Buick 1000 are off the chart! Autotopia once again outdoing the Competition!
@victorbetancourt3105 2 жыл бұрын
That Gforce pull is 🔥
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
It is intense!
@SWFabrication. 2 жыл бұрын
Shawns reactions are priceless when it comes to the braking capabilities. And the donuts and smiles, just awesome. Such an incredible car. Great episode guys.
@chriscarol4965 Жыл бұрын
Well, now he is in a car with functioning brakes which doesn’t have to rear end others to stop at an intersection…. 😂
@harryreyes7183 2 жыл бұрын
Now that’s probably one of the best corvettes ever!
@jeffv103 2 жыл бұрын
That rocker arm IRS is a work of art.... first time I've ever seen a configuration like it. Just wow!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
That rear set up is my own design! Thank you for your appreciation!
@solomonstello Жыл бұрын
@@gregthurmond1676 If I had the money I'd pay you to build me a C2.
@dauntae24 2 жыл бұрын
If we were in the 1980s this car would have a TV show written around it.
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
That would’ve been cool!
@vanceking354 2 жыл бұрын
Always a blast. No chiropractor needed!
@jethrox827 2 жыл бұрын
What a glorious build
@khabaaustralia 2 жыл бұрын
LOL love the pedal attitude, never to Old. Loved it and as you said Shaun, Blown away
@marcust510 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that this man drives the piss out of this masterpiece is so dope! Goal in life = be like this guy! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 much respect!!! PS: C2 Vettes are my favorite generation. Dream Vette ALL DAY!!! 😮💨
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Love your words!
@marcust510 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregthurmond1676 🙏🏽
@GoatedOne201 2 жыл бұрын
All 8 generations I love , I'm a corvette guy all day but C6 and C3 are my top 2💨
@thehoule70 2 жыл бұрын
Nice car love the colour!!
@jc-qc3yu 2 жыл бұрын
The company that makes this guys Engine is no joke they make like 2500 hp LS big money Awesome car
@FrisellFan01 2 жыл бұрын
There is so much to love about this car.......I don't know where to start......what a gem of a build......
@77chevy4x4 2 жыл бұрын
Dennis Hopper would definitely appreciate it .
@ConemantheBarbarian 2 жыл бұрын
That 356 wouldn’t stand a chance 😁
@charlesc.parker1164 2 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for putting your videos on. I'm 69 and truly miss horsepower but you give us a taste of it and it's truly appreciated. Stay safe my friend.
@sanfranciscobay 2 жыл бұрын
The Driver enjoys stomping on the throttle and brakes and driving it hard.
@bryanluntz1603 2 жыл бұрын
Serious little racecar My first thought when I heard him on it too Shawn That's a bunch of RPM's Very Cool Vette
@mikethatguy27 2 жыл бұрын
Shawn rocking the matching shirt! Loving it I need one.💯🙌✌
@A_Scanner_Lightly 2 жыл бұрын
This is the greatest car ever built. I'm speechless 😶
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FrisellFan01 2 жыл бұрын
I have to say a Corvette has never drawn me in to want to know more about it ...until this car......I like them a bunch... but this one is special
@donovan962 2 жыл бұрын
Greg T is the man! One of the best Vette builders in the country. And an amazing driver who has and probably still is at the top of the USCI race series!
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
All true. And top it off…such a cool guy
@orwellknew9112 2 жыл бұрын
What a monster car. Who over put that together knew a thing or two.
@Mick_A_Knuckle 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, this dude gets it! Talk about getting the most from your car.
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@antwonlewang1390 2 жыл бұрын
The looks on your face Shawn when he accelerate and abruptly stop 😂😂
@martinmcgimpsey9750 2 жыл бұрын
God that looks good! Who wouldn’t like that ride!
@hotrod2321 2 жыл бұрын
This car is a beast.
@justloudcustoms 2 жыл бұрын
Thats how theyre supposed to be driven...otherwise..what are they for...true testament to how well and why it was built...the guy is a old school badass
@bluefin4673 2 жыл бұрын
You ought to try growing up with this dude. He's never let up since the day he could drive. Amazing build and amazing driving..
@highoctanehustleofficial 2 жыл бұрын
Is this YOU Mike Ives???
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Mike?
@bluefin4673 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregthurmond1676 Yep, that's me. I remember having the same emotions as Shawn in your Chevelle SS...
@Bob-ww7ot 2 жыл бұрын
Sick ride!!!!🙂
@jb2oldies69 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vette 👍👍
@fartzr.schmelli3351 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this is the kinda Vette I want. Love the C2 styling. But with modern stuff underneath...Perfect! Gorgeous car. Will go anywhere and do everything! Drooling 🤤 🤤 🤤!
@giovannydelacruz6862 2 жыл бұрын
Actually knowing Greg and seeing what’s in his shop and his wife’s corvette as well. This man loves what he does. I don’t have a bad word to say about him and he’s 100% one of if not the coolest guy I have gotten to know or ride a long with.
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gio for the nice comments!
@cjbecker1683 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have a guy that like for a neighbor 👍
@stratolestele7611 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. That's awesome!
@stratolestele7611 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregthurmond1676 wow, being able to drop a note to a legitimate celebrity! Greg, what can I say, you are just plain cool, and just plain fun! Absolutely fantastic build. Really well done! I'm guessing we're about the same age and you're really inspiring me to get my build going. 👍🇺🇸 I'm in Austin. If you ever head back to CODA, it would be my privilege to meet you. Heck, we can bring my wife and we'll all go out for BBQ (or I can bring it to the track). Do you have a website, or do you know if you're coming back to Texas?
@tucsontim8841 2 жыл бұрын
New favorite! Rad car. Great driver.
@Eyes_Open_Limit_Reached 2 жыл бұрын
Old cars have so much personality. This is just bad ass!!
@scottiebwaaii2602 2 жыл бұрын
I love this build. This is what tha love of cars is all about
@bzmaro 2 жыл бұрын
Man he throws down! That thing is a work of art and love how it gets driven
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
He does and this things built to take it
@MegasXLR 2 жыл бұрын
You know it's fun when Shawn starts clapping haha
@Sergeantgrunt 2 жыл бұрын
This is why I don't want a numbers matching car. I just couldn't do this with a complete car. Which is why I'm looking for a roller with as much body as possible. Great video! Love the car!
@tatismasculinity 2 жыл бұрын
One of top old school corvette builds, we need more of these in the car world
@georgef1176 2 жыл бұрын
You know a wide body is done right when the common eye can’t even tell it’s wide. Truly a bad ass Vette
@hugoagogo2156 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching this show for a while, This is my favorite car yet.
@joeymccullough2716 2 жыл бұрын
When you’re old enough & worked hard enough to build the go kart that you always wanted.👍 That had to be a blast.
@Andrew-zx9wx 2 жыл бұрын
What a sweet build and showcase. Looks to be about as much as you can have with your pants on, haha!
@NinjaMike_Plays 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome car 😎
@marcwalker9610 Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite episode, Driver/Builder/Vehicle, just everything!! Riding in it, especially with such a confident fabulous driver must be something so very special!! Cheers 🍻 and thanks for the virtual ride 🏁👏🏁
@cjbecker1683 2 жыл бұрын
If there was no sound & just facial expressions we know this is a beast of a ride 👍 There's nothing better in the car world than a man that drives his machine this is an incredible ride.........Awesome!!!
@427CAMARO68 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning, love the colour.
@komaboi19 2 жыл бұрын
Of all the cars that have been on this channel, this is one of my absolute favorite. Looks great, performs great, and doesn't sound obnoxiously loud.
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! But Scar does make some noise!
@JaredR1996 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful color 😍
@KingCast65 2 жыл бұрын
"High." LOL Could be my favorite Corvette resto mod ever. And FWIW finally someone who knows how to introduce music into a vehicle video. You should barely hear it most of the time. So simple.
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Our editor Kyle does a great job and this car is pure insanity!
@ktriebol 2 жыл бұрын
The LS7 is a perfect match for C2.
@motocrossriders2002 4 ай бұрын
Or for any car, for that matter...
@Kareem2369 2 жыл бұрын
I guess I’ll be the first to say, this car is amazing!
@dave5833 2 жыл бұрын
You are Sir and it is I have 650 ponies to ground in my BelAir
@devinosborne7785 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous car. 65 - 67 are my favorite years for the Corvette. A 65 - 67 Corvette Stingray and a 68 Mustang Fastback are my two dream cars. I love the addition of the Stinger hood. That LS7 sounds AMAZING. I fucking love that Greg doesn't baby this car. He drives it the way it's meant to be driven. Another amazing video.
@Panthercholo 2 жыл бұрын
Why not 63 and 64? 63-67 are the same body style except for the split window in 63.
@devinosborne7785 2 жыл бұрын
@@Panthercholo nothing against the 63 or 64. For starters, I'm not a big Split Window guy. Not diminishing the beauty of the car, it's just not for me. I am aware that the body style is the same however what gives the 65-67 the edge is the engine options. I prefer the engine options and specs that came with the 65, 66, and 67 model years over the 63 and 64. I love the 63 and 64, 65 and 67 just gets the edge for me. Plus I've seen a few gorgeous builds just like this one based around the 65-67 model year Vettes. When it comes to generations, I've noticed I tend to lean more towards the middle years or end of generation years because in the case of the Corvette, you get the same beautiful styling but with bigger, more powerful power plant options. I guess in my eys they're just more perfected.
@Panthercholo 2 жыл бұрын
@@devinosborne7785 Makes sense. I'm a '64 lover myself. Most of my cars, since my first car at 15, have been '64s. I'm partial to small blocks, especially the 327.
@devinosborne7785 2 жыл бұрын
@@Panthercholo I'd honestly take a 396 or a small block. The small blocks are more nimble in the front end. I hope to own a 65-67 'Vette Stingray, 68 Mustang Fastback, a 240Z (not picky year wise) and a 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
@chriswhite9430 2 жыл бұрын
I watch all your videos, great work! This is my first time posting on any video, after seeing this car I'm literally grinning ear to ear like an idiot! Holy Christ that's the shit right there
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Im stoked to hear that!
@frankhoffer3504 2 жыл бұрын
Love the color dude 😍
@DymondzTrucking1962 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool car. I love that color that's beautiful.
@davidwillis3913 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy but damn that's one badass Vette. Shawn love your channel, you have such a great job. You better pinch yourself every day!
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
I love what I do! And this car is so well built and driven
@realshidd3062 2 жыл бұрын
Badazz car 👊🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
@VL1975 2 жыл бұрын
Bad ass car. It has it all..the acceleration and the stopping! Love the orange too. That looked fun. And Greg is a good driver!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had a blast with Shawn and his crew!
@omnipotentone6545 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shawn and Gregg !!!! Every aspect of this video was better than any other. .Gregg is the first and only individual to thoroughly demonstrate the stopping capacity of his vehicle on your program. I was tense in my seat only viewing the video. He truly beat on it. Your ending remarks summarized most of what stood out In many ways this could be the best vehicle you have ever recorded and posted. Excellent work on both of your parts
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Such nice comments! I was nervous that my car wouldn’t live up to the quality of cars that AutotopiaLA does! Thank you!
@thejoshbtv 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely sick car. And I love the color.
@dwighttitus9994 2 жыл бұрын
The car looks sweet, handles like a Go Kart, and Greg is a hell of a driver!!!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Freebird67 2 жыл бұрын
That was awesome stunning car stunning colour and engineering
@I-Teee 2 жыл бұрын
Greg, you’re awesome. Keep living your best life
@lprto9831 2 жыл бұрын
Favorite body style corvettes. Such a bad ass car the paint 🔥 love that he showed how good his brakes are and then smokes the tires up couldn't have asked for more. Guy drives the heck outta that thing
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the car!
@peterc3143 2 жыл бұрын
Such an iconic shaped car. Awesome 👍
@logicn.reasoning9744 2 жыл бұрын
This car is bad ass, gorgeous and the driver really knows what to do with it. Makes for a great vid!
@motherloverjones6008 2 жыл бұрын
Great build. The drone really came thru on video.
@michaelbrown5601 2 жыл бұрын
That patented Shawn grimace means this unit is a performer. Greg shows us that age is just a number. Dude is forever young and I love it. Does he have more cars to show off?
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes more to come!
@jonathanjones1814 2 жыл бұрын
Awsome build...Nice & solid with no drama 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@bronsonbowers890 2 жыл бұрын
This dude drives his car! More video like this please 👍🏻
@MRF2188 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with the owner about not using a bunch of plastic covers to hide that beautiful LS
@darryljackson4813 2 жыл бұрын
At 10:04, I was smiling with you! That smile at that point in the video was worth the whole video. I'm a big Corvette fan, and this is one of my favorites from your video collection. Thanks for posting this bro!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Im happy you liked it Darryl!
@bradalexander6252 Жыл бұрын
My mom had a split window, the best looking corvette. All Corvettes have big hips, it's the way the front tucks under and matches the lines on the way to the back. Love that generation.
@hollywood3190 Жыл бұрын
No electric car ever made could excite all our senses like this beast.....iconic American muscle
@KyleKnoblauch 2 жыл бұрын
When you think your favorite part of the build is the brake set up, and then Greg does those donuts to end the video......🤔😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love doing donuts!
@KyleKnoblauch 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregthurmond1676 it cuts them so easily too!!! You did an awesome job here! I really love how you did the custom cut outs on the rear bumper to keep it from lifting and to show off that bad ass cantilevered suspension😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@eeblatter Жыл бұрын
Straight up build no trendy frills and BS. All bidness. Nice job.
@jameslawson7225 2 жыл бұрын
That is what u call a BADASS ride...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@billmagorian490 2 жыл бұрын
Greg is one hell of a driver. The donut and his shifting were amazing. The guy knows his stuff.
@AutotopiaLA 2 жыл бұрын
He’s a serious driver for sure
@primozkrajcar4144 2 жыл бұрын
I'm blown away as well! What a car man! That engine is legendary already, LS-7, natural aspirated, high revving...What a build! Congrats to Greg for the build!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your words
@vinniecorleone62 2 жыл бұрын
A killer Vette with a real motor, very kool to see it really driven too!
@gregthurmond1676 2 жыл бұрын
Lingenfelter engine’s don’t disappoint! Thanks!
@vinniecorleone62 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregthurmond1676 When I worked for Guldstrand Engineering back in the 90's we stuffed a Lingenfelter 406 into our 1985 Vette for the Silver State Classic which I drove, 219 mph Vette.
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