Scotty Kilmer is anti-engine washing but this Chrysler needed it bad. What a rocken sled! For a 70's malaise era stationwagon, the Chryslers hold their own.
DAMN I used to use pledge on the woodgrain of my family's 1986 Plymouth Voyager in the 1990s Haha great somebody found out that works better than armor all.
This style of Chrysler Town & Country was produced as 1974 to 1977 models. Often these wagons pulled large travel trailers ... amazing considering unibody construction with no separate frame.
great vid! love these old land yachts, and have owned a few over the years, including a 72 Fury III grand sedan (god I miss that thing!). Glad that thing was hidden, as the body would've been scrapped for the 440 long ago. glad she's been saved and given a new lease on life. keep up the great work!
Watching again you doing those rips down the road remind me how bad things were in the 70s when big engine cars still had to follow mileage requirements. The tall gearing was almost stupid. I was a kid but remember mother's 73 Buick Estate wagon with 455. Those GM Quadrajets would sing like nobody's business but good lord that car could hardly get out of its own way until about 40 MPH. Same for a 76 Cutlass 350 with 2.41 rear gears. That puppy would almost hit the federal speed limit in first gear. Think it was good for 53 in first. Probably barely exceeding 5k RPM. So thankful those days are gone.
Unbelievable ! There was the exact same car - color as well that belonged to a couple that owned a Mom & Pop store here in Pa . it was only used to go to the strip district in Pittsburgh to restock their store . what cool memories seeing this Wagon brings back .
My aunt worked for the Lake Champlain ferries and had one of these along with a free ferry pass for her car and anyone in it. One summer 11 of us (6 adults, 5 kids) went to Ausable Chasm in it at least for the short hop from her house on Flynn Ave. in Burlington to the King Street ferry dock, and from Port Kent to the Chasm visitor center. Of course most of the grownups and all us kids got out on the boat! A year later she sold it for a new Ford Escort; the owner of the gas station she always used told her he had to let a guy go (because she was buying so much less gas).
I clear coated the factory vinyl woodgrain decal on my 86 AMC Eagle wagon. Other wipe on products just didn't last and didn't give enough protection. It's been more than a year since I had a body shop clear it and I have zero regrets. I have a video on my channel showing before & after.
I subscribed to your channel when you revealed the 73 Fury from the Great Texas Hoard. A little scary when it burned up part of the ignition circuit! I had thought that you must be shooting your content somewhere near my residence. I'm now sure having recognized some of the locations in this compilation. We're in the same county. I have a 1971 Fury Gran Coupe. Great to see you are keeping several of these classic C Bodies alive and driving! I think I've seen the Charger featured in one or more of your videos locally too.
Wow, it truly is a small world! I was out and about one day and saw a ‘71 Fury parked. This was locally, I wonder if it was your car? Feel free to shoot some pics to: theunskilledmechanic@gmail.com
god , my mom had a new on in 77, same car, same color, except hers had power windows, it was embarassing to be seen in when I was 12 yrs, we called it the potato wagon and it was junk by 82 with MI winters
@@timgrimes7498 I don't remember them being a shame at all. Your mother's car spent salty winters in Michigan. I live in Tennessee. We didn't have salty issues here.
happy to see you saved this car.
Scotty Kilmer is anti-engine washing but this Chrysler needed it bad. What a rocken sled! For a 70's malaise era stationwagon, the Chryslers hold their own.
DAMN I used to use pledge on the woodgrain of my family's 1986 Plymouth Voyager in the 1990s Haha great somebody found out that works better than armor all.
What a beauty. Love the wagons.
Thank you!
Mad. props to anyone who rejects the concept of a disposable society. Looks great!!!
You did a real nice work on that Chrysler wagon. You have Skills!!!!
Thank you!
Spock and McCoy say Hi!
@@SpockvsMcCoy What are you two doing in the 21 century ? Live long and prosper .
@@buick1955 I entered a time portal and could not escape!
The paint is Jasmine Yellow. Before using an orbital buffer, clay bar the paint and apply wax to the woodgrain.
Love the 440.. great video
Me too. Thank you!
This style of Chrysler Town & Country was produced as 1974 to 1977 models. Often these wagons pulled large travel trailers ... amazing considering unibody construction with no separate frame.
Apparently this one used to tow an Airstream around. I find that quite impressive as well.
@@theunskilledmechanic Airstream, then and now, are top of the line.
I found your channel because of the Scotty Killmer review keywords, a while back.
great vid! love these old land yachts, and have owned a few over the years, including a 72 Fury III grand sedan (god I miss that thing!). Glad that thing was hidden, as the body would've been scrapped for the 440 long ago. glad she's been saved and given a new lease on life. keep up the great work!
I love the 72’s! Thank you for watching.
Watching again you doing those rips down the road remind me how bad things were in the 70s when big engine cars still had to follow mileage requirements. The tall gearing was almost stupid. I was a kid but remember mother's 73 Buick Estate wagon with 455. Those GM Quadrajets would sing like nobody's business but good lord that car could hardly get out of its own way until about 40 MPH. Same for a 76 Cutlass 350 with 2.41 rear gears. That puppy would almost hit the federal speed limit in first gear. Think it was good for 53 in first. Probably barely exceeding 5k RPM. So thankful those days are gone.
The videos are great keep up the good work
Thank you for your support!
Haha.. Scotty Kilmer! That’s funny.
Nice job
Thank you!
- And your jittery speedometer is because the cable screws-onto the back of the dashboard, and needs a squirt of light lube.
Unbelievable ! There was the exact same car - color as well that belonged to a couple that owned a Mom & Pop store here in Pa . it was only used to go to the strip district in Pittsburgh to restock their store . what cool memories seeing this Wagon brings back .
My aunt worked for the Lake Champlain ferries and had one of these along with a free ferry pass for her car and anyone in it. One summer 11 of us (6 adults, 5 kids) went to Ausable Chasm in it at least for the short hop from her house on Flynn Ave. in Burlington to the King Street ferry dock, and from Port Kent to the Chasm visitor center. Of course most of the grownups and all us kids got out on the boat! A year later she sold it for a new Ford Escort; the owner of the gas station she always used told her he had to let a guy go (because she was buying so much less gas).
Wow, that’s crazy! They are absolute gas hogs, that’s for sure.
Really miss your vids!! 😢😊
New video today at 11AM!
Dude idk how you find and fix all these classic Mopar rides
I can't get enough of them, haha.
Someday you might be like Adam on Rare Classic Cars ha. He must have hundreds of all makes. Have you checked out his channel?
I clear coated the factory vinyl woodgrain decal on my 86 AMC Eagle wagon. Other wipe on products just didn't last and didn't give enough protection. It's been more than a year since I had a body shop clear it and I have zero regrets. I have a video on my channel showing before & after.
Will you be doing any of the shows for you tubers? Your channel is fun to watch.
We are considering No Name Nationals. Are there any other shows to consider?
Great bringing her back to life! :-) Why did you cover up the sound of that vintage car's engine with crap music?
I subscribed to your channel when you revealed the 73 Fury from the Great Texas Hoard. A little scary when it burned up part of the ignition circuit! I had thought that you must be shooting your content somewhere near my residence. I'm now sure having recognized some of the locations in this compilation. We're in the same county. I have a 1971 Fury Gran Coupe. Great to see you are keeping several of these classic C Bodies alive and driving! I think I've seen the Charger featured in one or more of your videos locally too.
Wow, it truly is a small world! I was out and about one day and saw a ‘71 Fury parked. This was locally, I wonder if it was your car? Feel free to shoot some pics to: theunskilledmechanic@gmail.com
Nothing like the big Cbody I just got a 1972 New Yorker got it on the after setting several years
Now that’s awesome!
Hi y’all from west Alabama
Hey Jamie, hope all is well!
@@theunskilledmechanic not good I got chronic migraine
Be careful backing anywhere near high curbs, that tailpipe is just waiting for a good smack to fold it shut. Says the voice of experience... :(
Uh oh! I’ll keep that in mind from now on…
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Is this the same car you're driving now or did you find another one?
Your videos are all too long but I like the content.
Thank you. What’s the ideal video duration, in your opinion?
@@theunskilledmechanic 10-15 mins each
What happened here?
New video please.
god , my mom had a new on in 77, same car, same color, except hers had power windows, it was embarassing to be seen in when I was 12 yrs, we called it the potato wagon and it was junk by 82 with MI winters
Hahaha, that’s a fitting name!
It didn't last long from 77 to 82. What a shame.
@@auaiao9 yes the whole Chrysler line of car's after 1970 was indeed a shame
@@timgrimes7498 I don't remember them being a shame at all. Your mother's car spent salty winters in Michigan. I live in Tennessee. We didn't have salty issues here.
Think this channel is done , no posts in almost a year and no response to email.
Where’s the new content?