TMCP #545: Bonus Episode – Todd Liebelt and his Amazing Corner Carving ’65 Chevelle!
This week on The Muscle Car Place is an extra “4th-of-the-month” bonus episode that I simply could not wait until next month to share! I spoke with Todd Liebelt who not only races autocross (as I like to do) but has built an almost identical in appearance Chevelle to mine. I say almost because Todd was able to make the changes in his car, that after years of ownership I now wish I had made to mine. Our paths have never crossed before, but somehow we have generated two cars that are certainly really close siblings!
Ten years ago I made some decisions on how to build my Chevelle. Since the car has been built I have had some great driving opportunities but I have wondered how it would have been if I had built it just a little differently. Specifically, I’ve always been curious about the chassis and if it would have been better to go with a full replacement instead of (as we did) modifying the factory GM frame and then adding great bolt-on suspension options on.
I also wonder how would it have handled on the track if I had bigger tires, especially up front where I’ve run out of grip time and time again? Well, luckily for me I have been presented with the unique opportunity to talk to Todd who has an almost identical car ….except that he made the choices I did not and has the inside scoop on if it was worth it. Basically, by speaking with Tood I have the chance to go back in time and learn what the “other path not taken” would have been like (and if I should take it now).
TMCP eBay Pick{1965 Mustang
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Visit us every day, or just click the flame […]
TMCP eBay{1965 Chevrolet C10 Truck
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. 1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup truck Visit us every day, or just click the […]
TMCP eBay Pick{ 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. 1965 Corvette Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get […]
TMCP eBay{1965Chevrolet Corvette
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via […]
TMCP eBAY Pick:{“1965 GTO Dream Project? Rust free, disassembled, and put into heated storage in 1979!”
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via e-mail! “’65 GTO Dream Project? Rust free, disassembled, and put into heated storage in 1979!” Today’s Car: 1965 Pontiac GTO This is the […]
TMCP eBay Pick: {“’65 Chrysler 300 4-Speed with A/C and 29,000 Original Miles!”
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via […]