I Bought The 1968 Dodge Charger Of My Dreams! Will It Drive Home 300 Miles?
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2022
- Today on Dead Dodge Garage, we sell everything that isn’t nailed down (except the Demon) to spend a truly ridiculous amount of money on a car… but it’s my absolute favorite car of ever! The future is dumb, but at least my dream car is going to be in mine.
But, as you might have guessed… it has some problems. 
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'68 is my all time favorite Dodge...one of the coolest cars ever designed. Congratulations Dude.
Absolutely agreed. Thank you!
68s the best!!!😍
@@DeadDodgeGarage 68 charger is the best year my uncle had 2 of them, they both were red with white interior, I just watched the video on RUclips and u said u won't buy any more cars and I said to myself u need to buy a 1969 road runner with a 383 4 speed posi rear I had one.
@@alexdecastro4655 I love Roadrunners but I don't know that there is room in my stable for another B body any time soon. I have bought and sold a few things since the time of this video, but I haven't made any more major automotive investments - and I won't be able to for some time. I think I might like to have an E body (I've got a pretty good A body and this Charger, so that's the next natural step right?) But I also found a '68 340 Barracuda I'd really, really like to own. And on top of that, I'd really like a '55 Chrysler C300. Too many cars, too little time...
@@DeadDodgeGarage Damn, I'm a Mopar head I love that Chrysler C300 my dad had one in white and white interior, if I had money like that I would have RoadRunners, chargers, GTX, SUPERBEES, Challengers Baracuda, I would have it all, I went nuts when I went to Mopar Nationals over at Pennsylvania. Hopefully I'm going this year too.
I've been lucky enough to have owned two 69 Dodge Chargers. Bought one in 81 in a junkyard in National City, CA. $500. Sold it when I was sent overseas. 383, console, 727, Dana 60. In 85 I bought another in Denver, $1200. 318, 727, column shift. No posi. I'll never be able to own another; they're just too expensive now. I have a 64 Valiant to restore. It's good. I like yours!
I love an early A body too. A bodies were my jam forever. Still are, but I like the slightly larger B body - mostly for the ride quality. I’m putting together a ‘66 Barracuda street / strip car currently. Very excited about it. When my wife moved back here from California, it was basically our only car. Rowdy 360, four speed, 4.10s, glass packs with side dumps. We had a lot of fun in the thing. It’s gone through a few sets of hands and has now come back to me. It’s going to be awesome again - soon.
I never, ever thought I could afford a nice Charger. I had actually just tried to buy an absolutely rotten POS shell to slowly build into a car. I got burned on that deal. I got really lucky on a deal for a Cobra replica last year, and when I eventually decided to sell, that (and a bunch of other projects) became my Charger. Still can’t believe it’s in the garage sometimes…
Well done Man! 68 Dodge Charger still rules in beauty. Even with a number of things to make it solid, it's money well spent, just a too cool looking whip. Congratulations, you got yourself a keeper.
Congratulations man, hope your truly enjoying your dream car, maybe someday I will be doing the same. 🫡
Born in '59 and lived through all of this. Man, I LOVED the Charger!!! Just a cool design.
Great job showing the reality of driving an old car a long distance, in an entertaining way. Also does a good job of showing why restomods / pro-touring is popular, and also what a bargain modern muscle cars are.
Yes I could have bought a modern Charger, a modern Challenger, and had a good few bucks left over. But the heart wants what the heart wants…
I enjoyed the whole video. I have a 69 Charger (and 05 Ram). I can relate. When you love your car, all its quirks can be endured... glad to see you're not afraid to drive in the rain.
Hello from Wisconsin
Had to comment even though this is 5mo. Old . I had a 68 in 82-83 had been totaled bent frame drivers side. I cut it apart and straightened it welded it back good enough to align. It was ugly but beautiful to me.All I have left is a few pictures. Most beautiful car of all time. I blame the auctions and the internet for ruining the hobby for all us blue collar guys.
There's nothing better than looking across an acre of sheetmetal hood and pulling it into the garage for the first time. Well done, sir.
I liked how although it was a big car, sitting in the driver's seat, it felt like you were in a sports car.
It kind of does! They are far from small but I have always been impressed with how those B bodies hold the road. And obviously the view over the Charger hood helps.
If I was going to have this style, this would be the year. My friend has had his since he was 17. He has put a lot of love into it. For me though, you can't beat a 67 charger. It's just magical. One day I'll find one, or at least a clean enough one to work on. The lights, the body line, the interior, it was the whole package.
Agree, but only ‘66 has the full length console 😍 the interior is definitely magical on the early car. I had one for years, but once I got the ‘68 I always wanted, the ‘66 became surplus.
its awesome to see someone love a car that much , when I found my 69 chevelle I didn't care I loved it and still do , I hate people always point to the negative , you have great car just be proud of it
Buying the Charger was something I thought I might never be able to do. It felt like completing a level in life. Still can’t believe I have it sometimes. Super proud. I’m the first to say it isn’t perfect - and that’s ok.
@@DeadDodgeGarageI Don't think any old car is perfect. They all have something wrong with them. Congratulations on buying your Dream Car also. Glad it's with someone who will drive it. Hate seeing these old cars stuck in a garage and never being driven. Rick people collect them and don't drive them that pisses me off
Its a beautiful car man, Pleased for you that you now have your dream car. No matter what price gas becomes, it will always be a dream ride. Nice to see one of these classic vehicles safe in the hands of a man who knows how to take care of it. Be safe buddy.
Thanks for bringing us along for the ride, And beautiful charger added to the family 😁
I was dying laughing. I miss my 68 I lost when I was 21. There's nothing like the feel of the old chargers good and bad. And the 68 is the ultimate bad ass of all charger before and after. If there's a bad ass in a movie he's driving a 68
Great car , I bought one in 1972 for $1200. Kept it until about 1974 and due to the 1970's gasoline shortages I only could get $500 for it. Today , this is hard to believe , but many of these old collectable cars were hard to sell. The 1968 was the best looking Charger. Enjoy it.
Oh I know. When I started in the hobby in 2008, Chargers like this were desirable, but most of the smaller A body cars (and later Bs) were still pretty much junk nobody wanted. Times sure change.
@@DeadDodgeGarage Also. monopoly collectors like Jay Leno drive up the price of the great American classic cars.
Congrats on another dream car! If one wants something bad enough we find a way to get it. Great trip home too, thanks for sharing!
Nice! Glad you got a charger! I miss the 68' I had. Looking forward to seeing more content on this car.
Dodge Charger from the late 1960s, has always been my favorite muscle cars.
Congratulations Dude to a cool muscle car!👍
Grats on the Charger acquisition 👍. In my humble opinion....the 68' is THE BEST year of Charger. Enjoy!!! ✌😎
Mine too! Oh, I am. Haha. The only thing I don’t like is how friggin thirsty it is… but dreams are rarely cheap
68 Charger is the pinnacle of 60's muscle cars.
Two very excellent cars even the colors are perfect. Super sweet
what a cool Dodge and driving experience, pal ! And: the oil pressure look great !
Very nice and great trip with the kiddo. Have a great Christmas.
That Charger looks good and you made it home. That's a double win.
What a fabulously entertaining video. Love it ! Had a 69 GTX I went out to Indiana to get. Similar surprises & glitches including a gas tank that leaked if filled more than half way !
I can relate to your enthusiasm. Nice job
Congrats, That was a fun ride!
Congrats on the new addition.! Just too cool.
Congratulations! Living the dream.
Very nice man, congratulations on the purchase, reminds me alot of my Dad's 68
This video takes me back. Dad had 2 68s. And the ride home when I bought my 70 340 dart was sketchy just like this. In the snow, at night, thru Providence Rhode Island. All was ok until going up hill and the limited slip kicked in and kept trying to introduce the rear quarter to oncoming traffic. Good times.
I’ve never brought a Mopar home in the snow yet that I can remember, but I did drive a Cobra replica in the snow once…
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve wanted a ‘68 Impala since I was 7 years old. Last August I bought one! Also bought “my dream car” like you.
Nice! My brother got his dream car trailer too - a ‘67 Impala four door hardtop (what you may well know is the Supernatural car.)
@@DeadDodgeGarage awesome! That has blown the price of ‘67s through the roof. I’m glad they didn’t go with a ‘68 😬.
So much class in one car. Congratulations
A great day for you ❤️ the charger ànd can't wait to see what you do with it ☺️
very nice glad you got home ,, great ,now the fun begins,,
Congrats awesome video !
According to my grandfather-a genuine 1969 440 R/T owner from 71-80-they are the best car ever. Good luck!
Oh this is a Mopar Beauty!!! Much love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦😊😎💕,An Awesome Choice!!! It's a Charger 😈🔥
Awesome! Glad you got one! I had to face the fact that they are out of reach for me nowadays, even if one does come up for sale in my area theres always a bidding war and usually they are nowhere near as nice as the one you bought! Congratulations!👍
That’s exactly what happened to me - and what caused me to say to hell with it, if I want one now is probably my last chance to get one. So I sold my Cobra - which I did very well on - and a good few other extra things. I paid an ungodly amount of money for it - money I could’ve used to enrich our lives in other ways. But I’m happy and my wife seems pretty ok with it. I’ve made good choices in general I think. Haha. Thank you!
@@DeadDodgeGarage 👍
congratulations my friend, nice car, I love it. I hope to have one one day👍
I love your channel because I am old and went through all of this before but at least you could fix them on the side of the road.
I had two Chargers but they were a 72 and 74.
Awesome dream and great car. Thanks for bringing us along. Good luck with her!
It’s been a year and a few months so far! I love this car. It’s awesome. I’ve made a few small changes and repairs. Very pleased.
My dad's daily driver through the 80s and 90s was a 68 charger r/t with a 440 4 speed. It's been my car since 2003. I can't believe I've owned it for 20 years already! I actually tried to start it today but the fuel pump is not working.
That’s awesome! So cool that you have it. I wish I had anything my dad had driven. Better get it running!
Beautiful car man you must have been so excited to get her home.
I have owned a1969 Dodge Charger SE 383 HP with 82,000 original miles. I did a not and bolt restoration in 2007. It’s insane how much they are selling for now. I really feel bad for people getting burned by cars like that one for $170k. That’s horrible! People spending that kind of cash should spend a few hundred bucks on a Mopar expert to do a pre inspection before they buy it. I’ve done it with every classic car that I bought that I couldn’t see myself and have never been burned thank God. Any classic car should be inspected before purchased. Period. Take care 👍👍👍
what a car...your actually living my dream dude that dodge is stunning
It really is… I got ridiculously lucky on that one.
Beautiful car. I bought my 68 back in 1972. It was an early production model and was built in Sept of 67. It had a lot of teething problems. I could never keep the radio or side marker lights working. It leaked under the dash but otherwise, I sold it in 1975.
Man, I'm jealous. You lucky dog. Great video. My dad had a 70 Charger, also with the 383. He got it up to 136 coming back through the NC mountains one night. But anyways, mad respect bro. Good job. 🤘💯
Oh wow. I’ve been 130 in the passenger seat of a ‘68… it felt like the ass end of the car wanted to take off and fly. I don’t think I’ll do that again. I really did get lucky on this car. It’s been over a year and it still doesn’t feel real. Thank you!
@@DeadDodgeGarage Hell yeah man.
Lmao dude your kid cracks me up. Gotta love the pnw eh? Always with the rain lol. Loved it. Awesome content and I love that charger. Its beautiful
Yeah I think she inherited the comedic timing gift. Haha. She’s fun. Thank you!
@@DeadDodgeGarage lmao I'd say so. Sounds like my kid haha. He done got the comedic and serious side of me
@@DeadDodgeGarage dude just keep on keeping on. That's all I ask. Rock on
Brings back memories. My trip saw vibration turn into a blowout at 65 mph. Mileage on gas is typical. Blast to drive though. My trip was California to Minnesota. Great times!
Oh wow. Yeah… I’m glad to have missed that part. The rest sounds awesome though. I’d like to cross the country in my Charger eventually.
Congrats and welcome to a very exclusive club... for better or worse.
Mostly better as there is nothing sexier on the road.
Huge moment indeed...congrats Yo
All dreams come true just got to work hard to achieve them. Nice ride Boss. Classic all the way…
ngl, this muscle car is the pinnacle of perfection literally, my other dream cars have few negative points but this one? not a single
I’m still cracking up from watching this love it and the car to . Good luck
Congratulations!
Charger looks like it's been maintained and 300 miles should not have issues. Good health and happy miles ahead enjoying you Charger
The concern was that it sat essentially unused for over a decade, only occasionally going to car shows and such. But it worked out fine, and I've put several thousand miles on it since!
Nice car! Congrats on the purchase!
Thanx for the Ride
What a beautiful "Hot Rod"! 452 casting cyl heads... mopar performance port-match templates & the M-1 manifold. Holley Sniper EFI and max wedge exh manifolds. Plenty of init adv and good gas; Lets party!
Gonna be fun Duuude!!
Does block long burnouts as it is! How greedy do I need to get? Haha. Thanks for watching.
I absolutely love looking at 68-70 chargers from every angle (except if they're upside down) . I used to have a white 69 originally green that I sold to a gentleman in Bismarck nd in 2002 or so and was told it went up into Canada. Biggest regret of my life is selling it...I will get another someday.
Nice!!!! Good luck.
That is one sweet ride dude
My first car was a 68 Charger. Then on to a 72 340 Duster. Looks like you got my past covered. Nice cars brother.🫡😎
Way to go man!
Great job. I love it
What a awesome car,my dad had a black 68 charger I can see why you are happy that would be so nice to have one,don't ever sell it if you do hit me up lol glad you got to enjoy it,I like it man so nice..
Very nice car, and a beautiful drive.
That’s awesome congrats man!!
Sorry I’m late to the party. Dude, nice car. I’m always fixing issues with my car. Not sure the headaches balance the pleasure yet. Anyway, cool video, all the best with her. 👍🍻🇨🇦
Buddy, I bought my 2nd place dream car a year ago. 70 torino gt,wanted a cobra jet. Mine is in mint condition n I love it. Your positive stature is on q. It's in your driveway and you own. Props to u. Now the memories build. Very happy 4 u. That ride is all u buddy. Maybe one day we'll hook up. Would be darn glad to meet u.. Always remember, it's good to own it and have problems. It's what the dreams about.
Hell yeah! Thanks! Some day we’ll do channel meets, I hope!
Good for you brother.
1968 was a good year! My favorite year for a Charger.
Awesome video, and great to see so many familiar roads after a while (I moved from Oregon to the Southwest years ago).
‘68 is THE year for A and B Bodies . My preferences are towards the GTO (my first car in high school), 442, and Skylark for their 400s compared to the SS 396, but Mopars in ‘68 still look amazing. There must’ve been something in the water in ‘66-‘67 where engineers finally wrapped their heads around aesthetics and function, as the precursor design to the F-14 was locked down that same year.
If you get the chance in Oregon, I believe the Chevelle Club in the Beaverton area still hosts a local cruise-in off Farmington and Kinnaman across the street from Mountain View Middle School. It didn’t hurt that Gold Eagle Classics (a GM resto parts retailer) used to be in business just a mile down the road off 185th and Farmington.
There was definitely something in the water. It was such a great time for design. It sure didn’t last long… I agree! I have a great aunt in Beaverton and have spent a good bit of time there, but I’ve never been with one of my classics.
I hope you don’t stop uploading your so entertaining
I’m working on videos every day! Jumping between different projects has made my uploads a little sporadic lately, but you’ve got plenty more to look forward to. Thanks for watching!
Awesome vlog...brother have you got your work cut out, working on my favourite car, of all time....would have this, in a heart beat...lol.. (my all time ultimate car).....and I'm British..just needs some love and respect....Best of luck, and respect. Cheers mark 👍
Great content sir, you bought the most beatiful automobile of all time in my opinion
My opinion too. I fell in love with the look the first time I saw it, and that got me into cars and pretty much decided the course of my life. It’s really important to me - and I have wanted my own ever since. Thank you!
My man, I don't even come across ONE classic Mopar during my travels in Mississippi. You've already got a yard full 👍😎
Nice car…that road from Bend to the wet side brings back memories
Oh yeah. I’ve done it at least once just about every year for the last 28 years.
Sweet ride
Oh how I miss that Sound of my 68 Charger R/T.... 68 Charger , it doesn't get any better ...
P.S ... NEVER EVERrrrR SELL HER you will spend a lifetime of regret wishing you didn't .. Best road trip you will always remember.
Cheers and a jealous congrats.... now later in life had to settle for a 65 fact 383 Monaco.
But ..... someday hopefully I too will have another 68 Charger ..... Ahhh the dream...
Very cool, still have my dream car since ‘85, 1966 Charger! Never gonna let her go!
I still have my ‘66 too! I’ve had it since 2013. My daughter came home from the hospital in it, and went to her first day of school in it too. She says we should keep it forever. I’m good with that.
@@DeadDodgeGarage very bittersweet watch.... I am glad you got into one, sorry it cost so much for you to get it. [I am really being thankful that I got mine in the later 80's after high school,, and I'll refrain from saying how much] so you don't just hate me for that.
I am tickled that your kiddo went with... I am sorta bummed I didn't have any to share moments like that with. But, my Sis had 3 and my Brother had 2, so I get to be Uncle Pat instead,, which has it's benefits.
That's a great color combo. Mine's Apple Green with the same interior and white butt stripe. 440/833/2.73 Best mileage has been 16.4 with these gears and a 27.5" tire. But the car is WAY more fun with 3.91's
I think a tremec is going to find its way in the car fairly soon and that will make things perfect.
Thanks for posting your adventure and keep sharing. New sub here.
I used to see these on the road all the time in the 70's .
I had that exact ride once in a freshly purchased firebird only there where no lights in front and it was an 89 Formula totally different league of vehicle. Mine only costed 500 bucks tho. Ya can't mess with that dawg. What a great car you have there.
Yeah there aren’t many $500 Chargers left these days 😅 nice!
Dan didn't hide this well enough. He knows if he ever got the opportunity to bring a '68 charger home to not waste the time checking with first. Just grab it!
Man...great video ❤️that 68!
Is that a A/C Cobra?!!!!... 😎🇺🇸
Dude..enjoy that Charger 😎👍
It’s a Cobra replica, yes. I actually sold it to pay for the Charger, but it hadn’t yet been picked up by shippers when I brought the Charger home. I do! Whenever the weather allows - which was a lot until fall finally came this last week.
I've just finished restoring my 68 from a wreck. I know what you mean about money pit 🤣😂 you really make me laugh when you narrate. 😆
I enjoyed the ride along. Reminds me of a trip to Myrtle Beach from Kannapolis NC. My buddy and me in 1979 in my 69 Charger 383 auto with an Offenhouser 2X4 bbl. I bet our mileage was worse. But we had fewer miles to go. We picked up our girl friends that morning and drove to the food store. A fine officer of the law pulled me over in the parking lot and after checking all my paper work. Let me know my brake lights were not working. He gave me a business card that his brother in law owned. Towing and repair. Told me not to move my car until the car was repaired. Then he proceeded to park across the street and observe. My buddy was a great mechanic and said it was the fuse. So we bought some fuses along with the groceries we came for. Then returned to the car and replaced the fuse. I drove out of the lot and right by the cop with out using my brakes. The law pulled out quite quickly and just as he approached my rear bumper. I braked for the stop sign. He had such a disgusted look on his face. 😂. The 2X4 intake is one funny story also. For another time. I felt your joy in the trip. Many more ahead.
This was an awesome video bro!😂
Brother, love your videos. i have a 73 440 cuda 4 speed . just spent 3 years building the new engine. its in and running. and a beast. what do you think of the Quick fuel carb? keep the videos coming. thanks. and i love your charger.
That’s awesome. Quick fuel is good stuff! I have always had good luck with them. And thanks for watching!
I just got my dream Charger Yesterday. It has been 50 years for me. Was going to drive it home like you did but the price included delivery by car hauler. Take care. From Sioux City,Ia
That’s awesome! Congratulations!
All time favorite car. Can’t imagine the feeling man. One day. One day.
I was born in Everette but I go back every couple months. I’m resurrecting a 1965 Biscayne that sat since 1977 if it’s okay I can stop by and show you everything I did to it.
How the hell do you only have ~4k subs!? Love your content!
Tell your friends! Haha. It seems the algorithm is starting to notice. Thanks for watching!
My Mother had a new red 68 Charger R/T with a black vinyl top, white interior and a white bumblebee stripe.
I was 16 at the time and just got my DL and when she would let me drive it I was in heaven.
That’s amazing. My great grandma had a 383 car almost identical to mine - except it was a burnt orange or copper color and didn’t have a vinyl top. She was well known for ripping around town in that car.
Congratulations on your 68 Charger.
Great find man! I loved the way you film this a lot of car exposure 68 charger is an absolutely beautiful car! I’ve owned American Japanese German cars, but I’m basically a GM old car type of guy, i’m 62 years old. In 2001 I had a chance to buy a 67 Coronet RT 440 4 speed with the Dana60 rear end , it was all original , paint was old, but it was in perfect condition needed a new clutch for $12,500. I didn’t buy it. Yes, I just slapped myself in the face for being such a dumbass. Love this video. Been in that position a few times myself.
Cool new addition to your stable. Was that a Bigfoot I saw at the river ? Thumbs Up.
Such a cool car enjoy it
FANTASTIC!!
I'm glad you got the car you always wanted!
Oh Crap, hope my wife doesn't see this- she already reeeally wants one...
Haaaahaha. Yes maybe don’t let her see it. I love this friggin thing. Having a hard time believing I own it still.
Haaaahaha. Yes maybe don’t let her see it. I love this friggin thing. Having a hard time believing I own it still.
Looks good.