Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
@@markdavis8947 i agree with you 100%…. I sure would like to know the labour cost on that endeavour!!!!! Someone with that kind of attention to detail and skillset can’t be cheap
For everybody complaining about them not giving credit to Chris Birdsong this is an edited down version of the full episode. I know for a fact David mentioned Chris’s work on the car multiple times on Instagram. I haven’t seen the edited version but I would be willing to bet he got a shoutout.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this from the full episode which is on motor trend
He did give the credit to birdsong and actually had him on the show in this episode but you would need to watch the full episode on motor trend, RUclips shortened it drastically.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
Always loved the car. 68's are the ones. Awesome thing -to be better than the legend you're named after. Chris Birdsong is amazing knowledge and talent, really enjoyed how sweet and professional a job he did. I love it back with 440/727. That's what "belongs" in the car.
i remember saw general mayhem when i was 13 and i was in love with the car...now having 23 years and looking him again makes me really happy and remember that time. Amazing job
That 440 motor home engine must be so happy, in heaven and excited. It cried with love and gratefulness when it was put back in that beautiful charger. Machines do have feelings., I can feel that. Phenominal stuff guys. Men like you guys are truly the best man. Blessings
Chris really did a great job of putting the car back together. Anyone who loves cars and wants to earn 6 figures without giving up 4 - 6 years earning a degree, Learn how to weld, fabricate, design, use CAD, etc There is a need for talented designers, fabricators, CAD users. So if sitting at a desk or being on call 24/7 isn't for you. Join the next generation of car guys and gals.
@marco7563 Thats the norm. We didn't get into motorsports, fabrication, customization for the money. LOL Were thankful after making no money for many years to be able to support our families. It's now a respected field where skilled people can make as much as a PhD. But yes, that is what you can expect to earn if you're really good at fabricating, restoration, body and paint, rebuilding damaged vehicles, building racecars,etc.. I don't know where you live, but a hundred thousand dollars a year isn't a lot of money if you live in LA, San Diego or on the east coast. I grew up in Oceanside Calif and lived in NY for many years. Top A mechanics in the NY and LA markets were earning 100,000 a year in the mid-1980s eighties. I was one of those A mechanics so I would know. what we were earning. A small fabrication ,bodyshop,etc that does A + work will easily gross a million plus a year. So yes,100,000 -150,000 plus dollars is about the average salary for a A + guy or gal today.. I knew two brothers who were body men at a huge Lincoln Mercury dealer in Jacksonville, FL One brother did all the paint blending while the other did heavy collision repairs. They were netting 500 - 600 a week in the late 1970s for 40 hours.I saw their pay stubs. But again, the brothers were really good at what they did. Of course, this is for skilled people, not hackers who change jobs and or their business name every 3 years. So, yes if you're really good, and do A+ work you can expect to earn.100,000 -200,000 a year easily.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this from the full episode which is on motor trend
So glad to see the Mayhem back to it's former glory, complete with the motor home engine. Now get out there and send it around Dirtfish where it can really show its stuff.
You know at first I gotta say I was surprised they took the hellcat motor out but I get it! Something bout a 440 sound that is unmatched!! Love the episode!
Now knowing Chris 'Junkerup' Birdsong actually rebuilt this car, (and these guys didn't even give one thanks). I'm assuming most of the rest of the work done in this video, was done off-camera by other mechanics. Dulcich probably had to have a stunt double just for the ride-along.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this from the full episode which is on motor trend
We used fuel oil accumulators and lube oil accumulators in the engineering plants on US Navy ships. Ours were high pressure cylinders with rubber nitrogen-filled bladders inside. When a fuel oil or lube oil system was pressurized the bladder was compressed as the cylinder was filled. If we had an unexpected plant shutdown the fuel accumulators would allow us a more controlled shutdown of the boilers. The lube oil accumulators would provide enough oil flow to protect rotating machinery as they rolled to a stop. Never thought about putting one one a car. Darlington, South Carolina
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
OH i get it SO you have to pay to watch MOTOR TREND so the money goes to these clowns who build cars that are totally out of reach of people watching the channel OK i got it NOW THANKS@@DocHolliday3841
I LOVE IT!!!!! GENERAL MAYHEM RESSURECTION!!!! GREAT BUILD ON THE 440!!!!! ONE BADASS MOTOR!!!! GREAT BUILD DAVID & STEVE!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!
All reality t.v. is real lol. . . Prop's to Chris for rebuilding the old girl for you . . . definitely deserves a mention . . . great to see her back to her old self !! Pleased that you have saved her . . . collectively !!
Wow this turned into a “give Chris Birdsong some love” thread lol i kept admiring his work too… wonder how much other work is done behind the scenes? But yep Birdsong Rulez!!!
They did give him the credit and they even showed birdsong giving us a little tour of what he did. The full episode is on motor trend, RUclips drastically shortened this clip.
This is the first roadkill garage clip I’ve watched since I had my subscription canceled for not living in North America. Thanks for at least making the clip a decent length.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
I have a K member out of a 68 charger after we upgraded to a modern suspension so it would handle better. You can have it if you want it. It's in Maine
You have spent a lot and time on the charger, would love to see you do a complete restore , it deserves restoring, its worth a lot of money. Keep up the great work guys
It's worth more in this state then a fully restored charger to be honest, this car is kind of what lead to it exploding. Them tossing a cheap motorhome motor in this clapped out charger then sliding it around in the rally course. Granted, it's far nicer now then it ever was back then due to the work Chris did.
they just had Birdsong unhack job the General Mayhem body (see his videos on it junkerup birdsong here on youtube), he fixed most the wrecked body stuff while keeping the look , he did the reinforcements it should of gotten before the hellcat twisted it , this basically was them restoring it back to its most iconic state with some upgrades
After reading alot of these comments about Chris Birdsong and having built a few in my 65 years, I have to tell you the absolute truth. Chris Birdsong did the hard, difficult, and all the things that take the awesome skill he has. No offense to Freiburger and Dulcich- but.Chris's talent is why the General is so sweet. Lots of us can do what David and Steve did. Hardly anyone of us can do what Chris did. Or at least as well as he did.. Period.
I see that that other Master of Mayhem Westen Champlin has shoehorned a vast Cummins diesel into an old Charger. No doubt you've seen the video...👍 Good stuff! More please!👍😎
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
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CHRIS BIRDSONG (JUNKERUP) YOU ARE A BLOODY LEGEND! Got that Freiburger & co.
All thanks to Chris Birdsong, seems to have been forgotten. We'll worth watching his series on the Generals restoration.
Freiburger mentions it on his social media freely, it must be something to do with motortrend.
@@fellowship_of_the_goat He mentions it several times on the full version. This version must be cut up weird
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
Not only did Chris Birdsong replace the metal, he also gave General Mayhem a serious rear end racing end style upgrade
Major props to Chris for putting this thing back together...👍
Agreed
Nice how they mentioned that right?
@@nathandube1685 you are absolutely correct there, Sir...
@@markdavis8947 i agree with you 100%…. I sure would like to know the labour cost on that endeavour!!!!! Someone with that kind of attention to detail and skillset can’t be cheap
@@nobodyspecial6436 pretty basic hack job. that wasnt a hi end job by any means
A shout-out to Chris for replacing all the metal.
For Chris the fixing the butchery that was done.
I see his RUclips videos but didn't know if it was fake or not 🤣
Yeah wow they bucherd it great job Chris on the complete redo👍
He does artful work. 😎👍
Chris is the BEST. JUNKERUP!!
birdsong did a nice job putting it back together
For everybody complaining about them not giving credit to Chris Birdsong this is an edited down version of the full episode. I know for a fact David mentioned Chris’s work on the car multiple times on Instagram. I haven’t seen the edited version but I would be willing to bet he got a shoutout.
Chris from junkerup needs more recognition for getting this car back to the shape its in.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this from the full episode which is on motor trend
Chris from junkerup youtube channel did really a great job.
Agree with other comments below, would have been nice to mention that Chris Birdsong basically rebuilt the body.
Completely agree!!
100%
This is not the full episode, its a RUclips chop job
He did give the credit to birdsong and actually had him on the show in this episode but you would need to watch the full episode on motor trend, RUclips shortened it drastically.
Chris is the man 🤘🤘
Yes Mr Birdsong needs a shout out for all that hard work I don’t think anybody Elsa could have fixed the superstructure like he did!!
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
Always loved the car. 68's are the ones. Awesome thing -to be better than the legend you're named after. Chris Birdsong is amazing knowledge and talent, really enjoyed how sweet and professional a job he did. I love it back with 440/727. That's what "belongs" in the car.
Put it back together and let me know how much you would take for it and I would like to have one for myself thanks
i remember saw general mayhem when i was 13 and i was in love with the car...now having 23 years and looking him again makes me really happy and remember that time. Amazing job
Mr Birdsong did an amazing job on the body and chassis repairs 😁
That 440 motor home engine must be so happy, in heaven and excited. It cried with love and gratefulness when it was put back in that beautiful charger. Machines do have feelings., I can feel that.
Phenominal stuff guys. Men like you guys are truly the best man.
Blessings
I agree!
Also not to mention that 535 HP and 565 Ibs of torque of 440 Motor home engine with some beafed up factory parts as well as some aftermarket parts.
And thanks to Chris Birdsong for resurrecting that car and undoing the previous butchery.
Motor trend needs to put full length roadkill episodes back on youtube
What about a shout out to Chris Birdsong?
Good job junkerup
Chris really did a great job of putting the car back together. Anyone who loves cars and wants to earn 6 figures without giving up 4 - 6 years earning a degree, Learn how to weld, fabricate, design, use CAD, etc There is a need for talented designers, fabricators, CAD users. So if sitting at a desk or being on call 24/7 isn't for you. Join the next generation of car guys and gals.
6 figures lol, for very lucky people, and you shouldnt be chasing big money
@marco7563 Thats the norm. We didn't get into motorsports, fabrication, customization for the money. LOL Were thankful after making no money for many years to be able to support our families. It's now a respected field where skilled people can make as much as a PhD. But yes, that is what you can expect to earn if you're really good at fabricating, restoration, body and paint, rebuilding damaged vehicles, building racecars,etc.. I don't know where you live, but a hundred thousand dollars a year isn't a lot of money if you live in LA, San Diego or on the east coast. I grew up in Oceanside Calif and lived in NY for many years. Top A mechanics in the NY and LA markets were earning 100,000 a year in the mid-1980s eighties. I was one of those A mechanics so I would know. what we were earning. A small fabrication ,bodyshop,etc that does A + work will easily gross a million plus a year. So yes,100,000 -150,000 plus dollars is about the average salary for a A + guy or gal today.. I knew two brothers who were body men at a huge Lincoln Mercury dealer in Jacksonville, FL One brother did all the paint blending while the other did heavy collision repairs. They were netting 500 - 600 a week in the late 1970s for 40 hours.I saw their pay stubs. But again, the brothers were really good at what they did. Of course, this is for skilled people, not hackers who change jobs and or their business name every 3 years. So, yes if you're really good, and do A+ work you can expect to earn.100,000 -200,000 a year easily.
it would be nice to give Birdsong credit for mostly building the car
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this from the full episode which is on motor trend
I wish you guys had mentioned Chris Birdsong For all the Fab work on this Pile b4 he got a hold of it was junk
But rude eh. He really put his heart and soul into it and no thanks.
Finnegan should get him to rebuild HIS junk pile 68 too.
They did in the actual episode, Chris was actually there to explain some of what he did. This is a severely cut version of the episode.
So glad to see the Mayhem back to it's former glory, complete with the motor home engine. Now get out there and send it around Dirtfish where it can really show its stuff.
Roadkill and roadkill garage are the best shows on TV, I hope there is more to come
Bittersweet watching this, miss being able to binge all the shows on MTOD before it became unavailable in my country.. Oh well what can you do🤷♂
Still Willing To Pay for Content. Love MTOD.
I'm in the same boat, faithful customer from the very beginning of the monthly fee launch of MTOD then just dumped off the channel.
Sucks
@@jaimesplahn1579 I'm happy to pay, just not available in Australia anymore.
@@peterdawson8180 I'd say try a VPN, but they started blocking me from using mine. UGH
download them?
You know at first I gotta say I was surprised they took the hellcat motor out but I get it! Something bout a 440 sound that is unmatched!! Love the episode!
To alot of Modern car lovers they consider it a huge Down Grade.
@@CJColvin imo it’s definitely the opposite!
Now knowing Chris 'Junkerup' Birdsong actually rebuilt this car, (and these guys didn't even give one thanks). I'm assuming most of the rest of the work done in this video, was done off-camera by other mechanics. Dulcich probably had to have a stunt double just for the ride-along.
Yeah after watching all the work that other guy did to rebuild this car this was pretty disappointing. Wonder if they even do anything themselves
Dave talks about Chris doing the metal work all the time on his instagram. Blame motor trend
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this from the full episode which is on motor trend
@@DocHolliday3841 too bad this vital truth isn't pinned. So many on here bashing because of not seeing the full unedited episode
I’m guessing next year or two years motor trend or Freiburger is going to sell that car I Thinkin birdsong or Johnny Mopar is going to have that car
Chris B killed it replacing all the chop-shop hack job metalwork that was done prior to his magic!
I see Dulcich updated his Grill too. 😬
Great, but when did Dulcich steal those horses teeth?
😆😆😆
We used fuel oil accumulators and lube oil accumulators in the engineering plants on US Navy ships. Ours were high pressure cylinders with rubber nitrogen-filled bladders inside. When a fuel oil or lube oil system was pressurized the bladder was compressed as the cylinder was filled. If we had an unexpected plant shutdown the fuel accumulators would allow us a more controlled shutdown of the boilers. The lube oil accumulators would provide enough oil flow to protect rotating machinery as they rolled to a stop. Never thought about putting one one a car. Darlington, South Carolina
I still can remember when this thing was first done up. Glad to see it back the way its meant to be!
Glad the Charger is still alive
They didn't thank the guy who restored Al the missing metal and rust.
They did nothing to the body Hats off to Chris for that
No mention either...sad
@@Bumblebee4788 so sad...
If you guys watch the full episode, they do give Birdsong a shoutout for restoring the body and frame. And Freiburger has thanked him on Instagram.
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
OH i get it SO you have to pay to watch MOTOR TREND so the money goes to these clowns who build cars that are totally out of reach of people watching the channel OK i got it NOW THANKS@@DocHolliday3841
Dole-check got himself a new pair of choppers!
I was looking for this comment
Love that car and the OG Muscle Truck
Good to see the general back to making some mayhem 👍
This was made on my birthday!
I LOVE IT!!!!! GENERAL MAYHEM RESSURECTION!!!! GREAT BUILD ON THE 440!!!!! ONE BADASS MOTOR!!!! GREAT BUILD DAVID & STEVE!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!
A different guy named Chris rebuilt a lot of the body,
This is why I fell in love with this show!
All reality t.v. is real lol. . . Prop's to Chris for rebuilding the old girl for you . . . definitely deserves a mention . . . great to see her back to her old self !! Pleased that you have saved her . . . collectively !!
That car, has been rebuilt, so many times. ❤❤❤❤
Awesome job.
Wow this turned into a “give Chris Birdsong some love” thread lol i kept admiring his work too… wonder how much other work is done behind the scenes? But yep Birdsong Rulez!!!
Glad to see the general back.
Bring roadkill back to U TUBE.
Great to see it back. Shame you’re not allowed to watch Roadkill if you’re not an American 🤷🏻♂️
Shout- out to Chris Birdsong for all the great work he did on the car, it would be prober for you guys to give him credit for that….
They did give him the credit and they even showed birdsong giving us a little tour of what he did. The full episode is on motor trend, RUclips drastically shortened this clip.
This is the first roadkill garage clip I’ve watched since I had my subscription canceled for not living in North America. Thanks for at least making the clip a decent length.
Shout out to Chris Birdsong.
I am a newer fan, your shows are fantastic and fun to watch. Keep up the great work.
Wow you guys sure did a great job on the General (cough Birdsong) lollll
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
Ooooooo careful motortrend somone outside of america might see this
Acompanhei a saga do general mayhem... Muito bom ver que está na ativa e com upgrades. Parabéns pelo video. From brazil.
Did Steve get a new grill.. something is different
I was thinking the same thing. Whitening/invisalign or dentures?
Oooohhhh the memories.... Thank you so much guys for this ❤️
I can’t stop looking at Dulcich teeth
You guys are masters. I'll never be as good as you but damned if I'm not inspired by your work!
I have a K member out of a 68 charger after we upgraded to a modern suspension so it would handle better. You can have it if you want it. It's in Maine
God Dam, it's so good to see this charger up and running again.
Iv been dreaming of owning one of theses 2nd gen charges all my life.
Hopefully 1 day.
So nice to see some traditional technology. The kind that just works.
I WATCHED BIRDSONGS WORK ....ITS SERIOUS
STUFF......HES A PERFECTIONIST.....THE SLIDERS HE PUT IN THE SHAKLES. ....YOU HAVE A VERY UNIQUE CHARGER.....
You have spent a lot and time on the charger, would love to see you do a complete restore , it deserves restoring, its worth a lot of money. Keep up the great work guys
But it is the Mayham. The value is it junk.
It's worth more in this state then a fully restored charger to be honest, this car is kind of what lead to it exploding. Them tossing a cheap motorhome motor in this clapped out charger then sliding it around in the rally course. Granted, it's far nicer now then it ever was back then due to the work Chris did.
they just had Birdsong unhack job the General Mayhem body (see his videos on it junkerup birdsong here on youtube), he fixed most the wrecked body stuff while keeping the look , he did the reinforcements it should of gotten before the hellcat twisted it , this basically was them restoring it back to its most iconic state with some upgrades
@@zacwicht3189 Yep, massively reinforced the frame, repaired all the damage caused by the modifications, and more.
We appreciate you Chris (junkerup) birdsong they might not but we do🇺🇸
Unfortunately, in Europe we can not see new episodes of road kill and road kill garage
Same in New Zealand 😭
I loved this show and Ill love it till this day!
After reading alot of these comments about Chris Birdsong and having built a few in my 65 years, I have to tell you the absolute truth. Chris Birdsong did the hard, difficult, and all the things that take the awesome skill he has. No offense to Freiburger and Dulcich- but.Chris's talent is why the General is so sweet. Lots of us can do what David and Steve did. Hardly anyone of us can do what Chris did. Or at least as well as he did.. Period.
I didn’t think you would still work on this beast. I remember watching the first episodes the car with my dad… good times.
I have a photo of the car in my room
Yo Steve! Whats up with your chiclets?
always loved Steve's shop and property .
love watching you guys
Great video. Looking forward to seeing the GT Universal Engine Lift plate on the next episodes!
I see that that other Master of Mayhem Westen Champlin has shoehorned a vast Cummins diesel into an old Charger. No doubt you've seen the video...👍
Good stuff! More please!👍😎
Glad you put it back, kind of. But not a bunch of these cars left out there.
Wish you guys would move the videos back to youtube.
did Dulcich get new teeth or something?
I thought he looked different somehow.
This has to be the best episode of any roadkill videos… 3.0
Has a hellcat motor. Naw I’ll take 440 big block power. Maybe cause I’m younger but I’d keep the 707
The oil accumulator.....with a valve
Can. Also prelube. Before startup.
Reverse. Lockout.
Chris Birdsong did a great job undoing all the hackery that ''professional'' shop did. They Roadkill'd that car more than Roadkill ever could.
Pieces of the c-body Roadrunner live on 🤘
Yall should put a full interior in this make it comfortable outside will look and sound like mayhem but itd be more practical for events and cruising
I want a part 2 like the old days ☹️💔 a full episode return to tradition
Frieberger really needs a podcast called "Flip Flops & Big Blocks"
Nice to see the ole girl back
What, no mention of Chris? Geez guys give old turdshlong his props!
Freiburger gave the proper credit to Chris birdsong for working on the body, Birdsong was even featured in this episode explaining what he did. But you can't see it here because RUclips drastically shortened this into a clip from the full episode which is on motor trend
Happy it's getting the wedge back
Dulcich,he is the mastermind!!
THE LEGEND RETURNS
Dulcich,the Val Kilmer of hot rodders!!!
Who gave Steve Mr.Eds teeth???
I meant no disrespect I'm a clown
Wilbur
good to see it again
Good call 👍🏼
This episode was awesome
I love this car more than any other road kill car
Amazing job bring back the og general mayhen
i really love this car general mayhem rules!
Second. Its good to see the general mayhem.
After they grew up with our money (we, the international audience), now they left us outside in the cold ...