1968 Dodge Charger...how much life is left in a 56 year old car
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- fresh from the field is this barn find type charger, yes i know that phrase is used alot but in this instance the car has been sitting outside in a field since 1984. out of curiosity the little 318 thats in it we try to get it running and driving to see if this charger is infact dead or just hibernating
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“It’s sketchy as shit, jump in Derek!” 😆 Great show!
Looks like so much fun! Had a good laugh when the charger door opened as you climbed in. I had a couple '70 chargers when I was 16, and I was climbing in mine like the Duke boys all the time. Once, I climbed in and just sat on top the door and as I did, the door opened and I fell flat on my back. Knocked the wind out of me! My dad came by about that time and asked what happened, he had a good laugh about it. Good memories. Enjoy those old cars man, thanks for the videos!
Watch out for those lock knobs!
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Great '68 saved ...she's a builder for sure
I remember when I was 14 I was changing the Spark Plugs & wires on my 1970 Monte Carlo.
I asked Dad if I could do that before I got into it. He said ARE YOU NOW, GO AHEAD TRY IT, HE FREAKIN KNEW.
I pulled all the wires off changed the Spark Plugs then I realized as I was going too put the Wires back on ?
Where the hell does each one go ?
I went too the other garage to ask Dad & before I said anything Dad starts laughing his ass off.
HE FREAKIN KNEW WHAT I DID, He goes having problems with the wires after he was done LAUGHING HIS ASS OFF.
He helped & showed me the firing order, ALL WAS GOOD BUT HE KNEW & LET ME SCREW UP.
That was in 1979 & I still remember that clear as a bell.
Dad wouldn't help me with anything, I had too ask him for help unless it was something for him.
Don't even ask me about the first time changing drum brakes, IT WAS AN ADVENTURE.
Those who grew up in the 60s 70s and 80s got the most out their youth.
@@davidgalea6113 Amen!
I believe you are correct on that!
Nice to start seeing you doing videos on the 2nd gen chargers again.
Something strangely comical about riding down the road with sketchy brakes but wearing a Willwood shirt.
Was thinking that too.
Derek is such a Good sport!!
"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow." That 318 in that charger is a perfect example!
You need to do a bullet car everybody does the general Lee to me my favorite chargers still the bullitt car that is just a badass machine and I'm sorry that mustang couldn't even touch that charger 😆
Have you seen Pat Keepat's Bullitt '68 Charger?
Derek you did a damn good job my hats off to you brother
This is by far the best video so far. It’s very educational and absolutely hilarious. From the door not closing g”damn it Derrick what did you do” , forgot it was in gear and the door opening as you’re climbing in. I could not stop laughing.
right with you brother this video is brilliant I was laughing too, Chris is a very funny guy and a genius mechanic he makes these videos so much fun to watch we want more like this ✌
Chris is going to wake up from a nap with Derek standing over him with a hammer in hand.
Ain’t got no gas init
" I wanna get Baptized. "
A hammer in his hand and no pants on.
68 is the best!!!! #1 in my book even though I was born 6/9/69. 😝
Dear Junkerup, Thank you for taking the time and trouble to bring this crusty jewel out of hibernation. Surely it has better days ahead of it now.
So what does a clapped out 318 charger cost these days bug guy ? No I don’t want to buy it.
This car would go for 15 grand.
Ahh u got it to run! How can u not love these old 🇺🇲 cars!!!
ALWAYS THE BEST FOR YOU. THE CHARGER IS ONE OF THE BEST CARS EVER BUILT.
I’m just happy you rescued another beautiful Charger! Keep on keepin on!
The ole 318 just needed some thrashing to make it happy. Pretty cool.
Whatta sweetheart lil 318 she is, another piece of history put back on the road you're doing God's work Chris! Keep it up
SHE BELONGS TO THE STREETS! 😅
Derek is a man of few words but you can tell hes probably the nicest guy in the world
Awesome episode. The joy on your face racing that clapped out beast at the end was the best part
Well, hell yeah 👍! Back from the dead and burning rubber. Amazing save! You have some skill brother and braving BW spiders....I just couldn't do it.
Restomods are extremely pricey these days. Think it's because the new cars are garbage. Also they depreciate as soon as you drive them of the lot. Let's be honest, old school cars are cooler.
Trac-Loc and complete. Looks in more gooders shape than Patina when she came along.
Derek could use a dialouge coach. He's a good help.
I must say, you have a collection that I dream of….i only have one 67 c-body and you got several second gen chargers, someday I’ll have a collection like that, very impressive sir
you should name this charger the black widow seems appropriate
Or name it "Speedur".
Your excitement when you raced LOL!!!!!!
One of your best videos. I had a 318 motor in 74 Dodge Van that I purchased brand new. Got 240,000 miles drivin it had to replace broken R-Front coil spring & had a heavy duty Amco shift kit installed in transmission because I had delivery job with van, those were only repairs I had done with it. Are you going to Quick Flip your new to you minty green charger. You sure cast a big Charger Net, you have paid your Dues. Lookin forward to your next video
Hey Chris I got a 69 gtx stock just was wondering how big of wheel and tire combo can fit without cutting the biggers the betters
Dead longer than I’ve been alive bumper stickers !!! 👌👍😁
I would get it running again and if possible I would drive it up to my local Good Guys car show if you were able to get it safely driveable 20 miles each way to my Garage to the show and back. I would keep the air conditioner in the car, keep the four speed, and run it this summer while I was building a good Motor for it. We enjoyed all of the videos you make and I love that watching you all is getting my 84 year old Dad wanting to help me with my project car and video it. I will be watching the video and then planning to somehow get a 383 Chrysler for my next project. That is what I'm thinking about building with a Four speed also. You have the Father excited to get it done so he can drive it. Happy Memorial Day to you and your family and friends! From my family of Veterans from WW2 to the present day in the 28th Infantry division of the Pennsylvania national guard. Thanks again for sharing this and I will let you work then pass it along as always. Good morning and enjoy your Memorial Day today!
So cool it must be great to be you and have all the fun
Worthy of fixing up in my book :)
So I gotta hand it to Mr Birdsong. First, he has a cool name. (Not even made up either so.....). Second, he's got "Tenacity!" that means a Non stop "gonna make it work, Work Ethic". There's a difference between being Tenacious and having Tenacity. One is something you may have conjured up from the bowels of your being for a certain thing you are determined to get done or accomplish. The other is something you have in your SOUL and that goes for EVERYTHING you do!. Third, he's got his priorities "fairly" straight. Yes he's hooked on almost only Chargers or at least Mopar which is a LOT of cool and a LOT of fun. But once in a while he does throw in....wait no no he doesn't That beautiful Malibu in the background is testament LOL. Poor little Malibu. LOL. Fourth, DAMN IT HE'S A DRIVER! and a HELL OF A DRIVER TOO! One thing that can be a bit or even a lot of a bummer about some YT car channels is that they will be great at the fixing and the banter which are amazing talents but unless you really love the cars because you want to 1. Feel that power on the edge of sanity or. 2. Looking cool is a virtue. Well it's not the end all to be all BUT there is a time and a place to put it at the top of the list! There are a few more reasons Chris Birdsong is a great YT personality but I know if this is too long (As it already is) no one will even try to read it. Even once. Sigh.....Oh well.
This is why I dig your channel!
Hey Chris thank you for the video and you too Derek damn it Derek
I love these chargers man... wishbthey weren't insanely expensive
This cool Charger
Damn Good video, Chris !
Carb needed some love. Blaster.
It’s alive !!!👌👍😁
Funny stuff at the ending, Derek needs a big head start!
In 1984, I bought a 70 Charger for $75.00. no engine or tranny. Got a 318, and a 727 from a 73 Satellite Sebring. My favorite car. Sad to think I will never again own another.
I would have it any day
Power washing the tail section was mesmerizing. What a reveal.
I love the long vids! Be careful those black widas are feared throughout the land! 😆
This would be a good car for Derek ?? I’m sure it’s way out of his budget , but he could work it off ?? Charity case , elevate, the fellow a little ?? 👌👍😁😎
Dammit Derek !!!🤭😂
Loved this vid Chris ,you gotta call this the black widow ...lol 👍👍👍
Not a fair race against Derek. The guy looks over medicated.
So how much u want 4 this $400 POS
I’ll turn it into the death proof charger
It’s not 1990
Right, I actually bought one in 1988 for 400, and it had a running 440 in it.
I can't believe you got that. I would of thought every abandoned old charger had been found by now.
I work in the Rouge complex for Ford and we have tons of black widows that hitchhiked back from Mexico in rail cars. Nasty buggers.
"The Widow Maker" 👍👍
Just because the slots are in the hood doesnt mean it had a light package. It may have had the metal block panels covering the openings, which have been removed. Seems like they were more likely to actually have the lights in '68 models, but the opening was there either way. Like you said, cost cutting. I have found far fewer later models to actually have the lights.
Ur thinking 70, if 68/69 there was either a hole or not. No blanks
@@junkerup My first car was a '69. The car was all original, owned by a family friend. The hood had the holes, and instead of lights like our '68 had, it had metal blanks held in place by an underhood bracket/nut/bolt assembly. The car was bronze in color, with black tape on the hood indentions running left to right covering the entire width, including the area where the lights would have been. That way you couldn't see the flush fitting plugs. I entertained the idea of adding the lights, but it never happened. No idea where the car is now and I hate it, but at the time things were very different (early 90's). If I ever come across the brackets again I'll figure out a way to send you a picture of them. I am fortunate enough to have another B body now which is kinda happening along the lines of the General Mayhem, in that A 440 is going in and just want to get it running, then do improvements as I go. Your stuff and the Mayhem and Engine Masters stuff has been very helpful in answering some questions and pointing out things that are very helpful. Oh, it's a '68 Coronet 440. A 318/904 car that deserves a big honkin' 440. It means a lot that you're out there bringing these cars back.
Joe Dirt Mobil
Green 🍏💚 oh no not another green ,rust bucket resto look sister car to your 68 your favorite color.junker up get er done make her look good again will be watching❤😊🏁💯👍
10/10 video!!! We need more Derek!!!
Great find. Hope you will make something like Patina which is the car I'd love to have in my garage... As of today, only in my dreams😭
Even a 318 is a v8 which means it's automatically better than anything that isn't a v8. The spiders though. Nope. That's where I'd be running for the hills lol. I hope you don't start finding those things in your living room.
cheers.
I love Cornwall tools very nice and American made
The Coolest Channel on U Tube I'm dreaming again Mopar.
I’d like to see Chris and Jamie from Dead Dodge Garage in a collaboration.
Derek looks like he’s gonna lose his lunch during the ride
That was cool
Add it to the fleet Chris! A diamond 💎 in the rough..
Soon to be a winner in your hands! Leave the 318 in it and auto cross it!! See how much fun it is stock. Then with the frame and suspension mods you do! Awesome content to be sure!! 😊
Might be a nice back up driver
The good old 318 most overlooked motor ever.Depending on when you were born if you were my dad's age they were overrated in my age they're underrated
By the way The three eighteen of my dad's Look like a big block Early 318th where .Good lot higher compression
That was soooo... fucking cool !!! Thanks man you made my Sunday night! I thank you.
Derick looks like Jim Morrison .. kinda
Great job getting it running again.
Stop with the up on ur face look at me talk i'me going to be famous shots . Its about the car. When n u have 10mil sub u can do that
No idea what ur talking about
I would drive it! MPG would even been acceptable with a 318 under the hood. Great find!
God I'd love to find a 68 like this.. none are in my area that are fully restored
So interesting.🧐🇬🇧🫶challenger history. 👍
Man what a great feeling to get an engine to run!
🎉Few dents, bugger all rust..bloody ripper..🍻🍻from Australia
You two remind me of one of my favorite movie called America Movie .the main person in that movie has a friend identical to Derick
BRILLIANT Chris love just what you do to save these great cars, its amazing to think that the Charger is older then your very 😎self, just love these videos & your explanation on getting them running ✌please make more
How much does it cost to buy a car
Hey you still racing your modified
Yes just not much
Ah, the dizzys on small block Mopars and the back of the firewall are always fun. Ain't much room back there. Good job boys!
COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!
I like it bud 😊
You had me at “clapped out”.
🄰 🄷🄾🄾🄿🄳🅈?
Albatross. helicopter thingy.
Does derick buy his weed from Dulwich?
Dulcich?
That thing is RAD
I'm a charger nut
Brother greetings from Medellín Colombia I really love the content they make I'm a super fan of the chargers I love the 3 generations 68, 69 and 70 I want to buy one and bring it to my city 🌃 Medellín greetings 🫡
What muscle cars did you guys get down there?
@@JT-un7dc No bro I haven't gotten any chargers here in my country, there are only three chargers in Colombia 🇨🇴 bro at least that's what I know because I've seen it in classic car events, I want to bring from the USA 🇺🇸 to Medellín a Charger RT 1968 or it could also be a RT from 1970
Always awesome = I just can’t help to imagine just how many muscle cars are left out there
Oh and maybe,,,,, just maybe top off the transmission and differential before driving it! That transmission is dry dry dry!
Wow those Black Widows freak me out! I never thought they were in North America but I guess they are where it's hot and dry? I'm a Canadian so we don't have those up here. Just man eating Bears. And Moose that run into your car and kill ya! Or Elk. Or those Beavers that chase you down the street wanting your Drumsticks! Oh Ya know what I BELIEVE DEREK! He wanted to let him win! LOL.
I had a friend of mine who had a 1970 Challenger with a 318 3 speed, it outran a 383 Superbee and a 1969 390 Mustang.
318 will always run 👍
Fun video. Damn it, Derek!
The 318 don't have 100HP the slant 6 has more then that that 318 has 230 hp being a 68. If that is the og 68 block them 318's can be bored out over 60 I know guys that bore them 90 over damn near to a 340 bore. They ar real good blocks the early LA's and the heads should be a closed chambered head compared to the 70's smog heads
when i had my 1969 charger it had a 4 speed in it with a 383 is that standard or custom . i bought it for $500.00 in 1982 it was a rust bucket but today i can believe how much they cost now in even worse shape .
you should keep it
Those 318's just love to run and you give it a heat cycle and the rings loosen up and start working. Typical Mopar
Victory! Gotta love a runner.