My 1st car in 1979 was a 70 Roadrunner, don't feel bad, I was 16, and trashed it totalled drag racing at Milwaukee's lakefront in April of 1980. I still feel shitty about right now, and I'm 60 years old. Cheers!
I'm having a "Dirty Mary Crazy Larry" flashback! They used a bunch of these in all those chase scenes. Its one of my favorite movies and the 72 Polara is one of my favorite cars. Thanks Shed Man... You made my day!
No doubt we are as well! Glad I seen your comment first as I was ready to write one about DMCL as well. In the movie Vic Morrow, the Sheriff, tells Hank to “get on over to Steve’s and pick up that Interceptor”. So when Hank shows up & Steve starts it Hank just has a big grin on his face. “So what’s my Top End” he asks. Then Steve answers “Unlimited”. In reality all those ‘72 & ‘73 Polaras they used & destroyed were actually former CHP cars they had just purchased/picked up in Sacramento. Our favorite scene is when Hank comes to a screeching halt at the intersection & hears all the noise then looks to his left to see the Charger hauling ass out of the woods then he proceeds to pull the gearshift down in low & takes off smoking the left rear tire. That Polara sounded as strong as the Charger did when they were both going hell bent for election after that until Hank ended up clobbering the utility pole & just ruined everything!
Dude, that was BADASS, I love them Fuselage C-Body Mopars, I have a '72 Plymouth Fury 3, 400, 4 barrel, 727, 3.23 8.75 rear!!! Cop car wheels, and full 2.5 inch exhaust with flowmaster mufflers!!! I love these ig Mopars, they're tanks!!! Mopar or no car
The only thing I hated on the one we had was that massive body roll even after the new gas shocks were installed. Comfortable car, but definitely earned the "land yacht" moniker.
Shocks don't control sway or body lean, only speed of wheel movements. This car with just an Addco rear sway bar would really handle better and not lean over nearly as much. It helped my 70 Plymouth Fury 1 440 police pursuit.
The narrow track doesn't help much. I had a '66 Polara hardtop coupe, 383 2bbl. The worst part was the drum brakes. OTOH, that car would drive for miles, no-hands, on the expressway, just wobbling between the lines.
I had a 71 in the same color (white hardtop) with a 383. When I was in High school (in the 80s) it was like the Millennium Falcon (the fastest hunk a junk on the road). I miss that car.. Cheers!
@@ImForwardlook No, I was young, lost control on an expressway and took out a lightpole, crunching it up to the dash....hence, totaled. One of my regrets.
1972 dodge polara spotted in noosa queensland australia this afternoon.was awesome speaking to the owners and having them show us around it.liked your video - rachel
Thank you! The car was a plain old civilian with a 360 2bbl from the factory. I did however rebuild the engine and make performance upgrades. Most importantly, the 3.50 Sure Grip unit 8.75” rear end was what made this video possible!
@@shedman7323 fantastic stuff...Sure Grip was just the ticket! Brought back memories of a buddy's 1969 Fury that we gave similar treatment .....love it.
Django Reinhardt - the legendary French-Gypsy guitarist....YES! He inspired a whole generation of rock/jazz guitarists. Seriously. Much like the Dodge f'ing Polara. My hat's off to both! Those Dodges and Plymouths had beauty only a mother (f'er) could love. And I hope that driver has been institutionalized by now. BEAUTIFUL.
Yes indeed. Love me some Django! And love a 72 Polara! To me they looked like a car that had seen it’s own reflection, and now angrily roams the roads to take its revenge out on its designer for making it so hideous!
Yes Reinhardt is a mircale. And he played with 2 fingers on left hand. I also think he is grand father of metal, some compositions are clearly in shred style.
@@shedman7323 by god this has got to be one of my fave videos I've found on RUclips by far. Fantastic filming! P.S. Have you perhaps got the link for the song version you used here? I've been tryna find it but there's no luck for me.
cCan you read my mind by chance? You have Creative compassion. The thought that hey mabe there are others out there that would enjoy watching this video and not just enjoy it on the surface because it is a great video, but gets us thinking on many levels. You know how many of us have done the same kinda thing in our lives in one way or another at one time. Maybe now you are the conduit that we need, each in our own way to fill the bill for that void we have. You are much apreceated for doing this and also having the forethought to acquire and build this amazing car. I bet you may have even envisioned this video as one of the final results of doing it. Thank you for inspiring me and my thing with my car. My 66 Newport with a BB may star in my version of your video. Thank you!
I appreciate your comments. This is by far my most successful video. Somehow it all just came together pretty good. Most of my other videos are kinda disjointed, stream of thought messes. I put Easter eggs in my videos but, sometimes I put them too much to the forefront and subject of video gets lost in the background. Anyway, thanks again and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
That was my first car! Same green but with a vinyl top and a 400. Actually should say it was my dad's car first, but I'd steal it at 14 yo, when he was on business trips, and taught myself to drive in it. First stop was always a big empty parking lot driving similar to the style you show. Boy could that tank realky whip around when the snow came! (lol)
I had a buddy in the early '90s who bought one that had been traded in a few hours earlier at a local Dodge dealership. $250 cash + a $99 processing fee. Drove it for about 6 months, and one day it crapped out in Navy traffic on the HRBT while I was a few cars back. He limped it to the area just before the tunnel goes under the water, parked it on one of the HRBT employee parking spots, and walked away from it forever.
Same year, color, Vynal top. My Dad had one of these with the power group, AC, CC L, WINDOWS, seats, tilt, am fm 8 track and a torque laden 440 we put a 69 roadrunner 440 wedge in. It rocked and rolled. Lasted 27 yrs. Handled like 💩 though.
Digging these hijinks! Big Dodge is the way to go. My Pop had a nice '69 Dodge Monaco 440. It was a gentleman's muscle car, four doors, all power, docile cruiser but could morph into a nasty tire melter in no time flat. I really like that car. He got rid of it well ahead of when I started to drive. We still reminisce about that car that should have been kept and saved. Thought I spied a Camaro. I have a pewter colored '99 LS1 (V8) Z28 convertible, gray leather interior, chrome wheels, 77K miles. Everything works and cosmetically still a nice car, deep shiny original paint, garaged most of it's life. Looking for a '99-'02 hardtop manual SS or a Z28.
I build them pretty tough. This car is equipped with its original 360 punched .030 over with Keith Black Pistons, Stealth 4bbl intake, mild comp cam, beefed up 727, and a Yukon 8.75” 3.55. Plenty of low to mid power.
Ain't that a bitch? Bought a 77 Gran Fury ex Wisconsin State Patrol auction car for $825.00 in 1984... 440 Police Interceptor, cop tires, poverty hub caps, cop brakes, electrics, suspension & exhaust. Wish I still had it!
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This video is filmed extremely well.
That’s exactly right!
nobody mentioning how great the camera work is. would've taken a lot of time placing those cameras around, picking them up etc. 10/10
Thanks! This was actually shot and edited on one iPhone. So, it took even more time.
Now this takes me back to all them 60s and 70s films i loved as a kid and still do! great fun!!
Yeah mee too, I kept thinking about that Jacked up black Fury at the beginning of Thunderbolt & Light Foot!
I lost my first car for acting dumb and going to jail. Had to sell it. My 1974 dodge coronet. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
My 1st car in 1979 was a 70 Roadrunner, don't feel bad, I was 16, and trashed it totalled drag racing at Milwaukee's lakefront in April of 1980. I still feel shitty about right now, and I'm 60 years old. Cheers!
I'm having a "Dirty Mary Crazy Larry" flashback! They used a bunch of these in all those chase scenes. Its one of my favorite movies and the 72 Polara is one of my favorite cars. Thanks Shed Man... You made my day!
The top end is unlimited! Lol
No doubt we are as well! Glad I seen your comment first as I was ready to write one about DMCL as well. In the movie Vic Morrow, the Sheriff, tells Hank to “get on over to Steve’s and pick up that Interceptor”. So when Hank shows up & Steve starts it Hank just has a big grin on his face. “So what’s my Top End” he asks. Then Steve answers “Unlimited”. In reality all those ‘72 & ‘73 Polaras they used & destroyed were actually former CHP cars they had just purchased/picked up in Sacramento. Our favorite scene is when Hank comes to a screeching halt at the intersection & hears all the noise then looks to his left to see the Charger hauling ass out of the woods then he proceeds to pull the gearshift down in low & takes off smoking the left rear tire. That Polara sounded as strong as the Charger did when they were both going hell bent for election after that until Hank ended up clobbering the utility pole & just ruined everything!
@@tieroneactual2228 I have a 1972 CHP Polara still in original paint, slicktop unit too.
My Top end is unlimited!
@@tieroneactual2228 well... his brakes failed on him. .... and his steering was loose. 😄
It just never gets old watching this video, brother. Love it!
Dude, that was BADASS, I love them Fuselage C-Body Mopars, I have a '72 Plymouth Fury 3, 400, 4 barrel, 727, 3.23 8.75 rear!!! Cop car wheels, and full 2.5 inch exhaust with flowmaster mufflers!!! I love these ig Mopars, they're tanks!!! Mopar or no car
Always think of the original Walking Tall ( 1972 ) film when I see these cars.
That was literally a kick ass movie!
I always wanted one since I saw that movie!
The only thing I hated on the one we had was that massive body roll even after the new gas shocks were installed. Comfortable car, but definitely earned the "land yacht" moniker.
Shocks don't control sway or body lean, only speed of wheel movements. This car with just an Addco rear sway bar would really handle better and not lean over nearly as much. It helped my 70 Plymouth Fury 1 440 police pursuit.
@@davidkeeton6716Yes! Some good upgraded sway bars do wonders in these cars.
The narrow track doesn't help much. I had a '66 Polara hardtop coupe, 383 2bbl. The worst part was the drum brakes. OTOH, that car would drive for miles, no-hands, on the expressway, just wobbling between the lines.
this was beyond great. Please make a sequel.
I had a 71 in the same color (white hardtop) with a 383. When I was in High school (in the 80s) it was like the Millennium Falcon (the fastest hunk a junk on the road). I miss that car..
Cheers!
Great video ! I had a '72 Polara ex CHP car in 1977. The 440 Police Interceptor engine layed rubber forever ! Never forget it.
Any chance you remember the plate or unit number Steve? I have one right now, so does two of my friends.
@@ImForwardlook No, I was young, lost control on an expressway and took out a lightpole, crunching it up to the dash....hence, totaled. One of my regrets.
1972 dodge polara spotted in noosa queensland australia this afternoon.was awesome speaking to the owners and having them show us around it.liked your video - rachel
I saw one in Qld also. It was crazy, I think that it was a Dodge BiPolara.
Well done! The memories "MY TOP END IS UNLIMITED"
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry! Good quote!
A 360, you say? Good Lord I guessed that it had a 440 to be able to burn the tires like that, even still, impressive sir!
I love this! Gotta use the sounds from this in my stopmotion, this entire thing was beautiful.
Thank you!
I suspect that was a undercover police car!😂 But still, that engine is one of the best sounding ones at idle and on the move. Very nice!
Thank you! The car was a plain old civilian with a 360 2bbl from the factory. I did however rebuild the engine and make performance upgrades. Most importantly, the 3.50 Sure Grip unit 8.75” rear end was what made this video possible!
@@shedman7323 Good job! Very impressive work and performance.
Thats a mopar for ya 😃
@@shedman7323 fantastic stuff...Sure Grip was just the ticket! Brought back memories of a buddy's 1969 Fury that we gave similar treatment .....love it.
Oh hell yeah!
Me, a '73 Fury... as my daily driver my high school Sr yr ...
Drove it hard, wonderful ride.
Love the action! Great video, great car, exciting driving, well done!!
Django Reinhardt - the legendary French-Gypsy guitarist....YES! He inspired a whole generation of rock/jazz guitarists. Seriously. Much like the Dodge f'ing Polara. My hat's off to both! Those Dodges and Plymouths had beauty only a mother (f'er) could love. And I hope that driver has been institutionalized by now. BEAUTIFUL.
Yes indeed. Love me some Django! And love a 72 Polara! To me they looked like a car that had seen it’s own reflection, and now angrily roams the roads to take its revenge out on its designer for making it so hideous!
@@shedman7323 you're a friggin' poet.
Yes Reinhardt is a mircale. And he played with 2 fingers on left hand. I also think he is grand father of metal, some compositions are clearly in shred style.
@@shedman7323 by god this has got to be one of my fave videos I've found on RUclips by far. Fantastic filming!
P.S. Have you perhaps got the link for the song version you used here? I've been tryna find it but there's no luck for me.
@@Storkz0re All true. The original guitarist from 'Chicago' was a fan.
Yup. A muscle car doing muscle car things. Frickin' awesome.
"Cause my top speed is.....Unlimited!!!" haha
One of my favorite Mopars of all time very beautiful car wish I had one
Awesome driving stunts! They could've had you as an awesome stunt driver back in the day!
Looks like Bill Hickman from the movie Bullet when he drove that beautiful black Dodge Charger... same kind of driving!
They should be makeing proper cars like this again.we don't want electric crap!
Dad had ole 400 in 72 Polara... most of the time we ambled about in it.... but if you stepped down hard.. it went. Thanks for the memories.
You’re welcome!!
Kinda like Buford Pussers car in Walking Tall. Just needs the vinyl top peeled off.
I say this is the best vid I have watch in a long time!😁👍
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for commenting!
The body roll on those always get me...Hit a bump on one side of the county and it levels off in the next county over!
I had a 72 polara several years ago but nothing like this one. This is bad ass! Love the video!
Man, I needed that! Thanks!
cCan you read my mind by chance? You have Creative compassion. The thought that hey mabe there are others out there that would enjoy watching this video and not just enjoy it on the surface because it is a great video, but gets us thinking on many levels. You know how many of us have done the same kinda thing in our lives in one way or another at one time. Maybe now you are the conduit that we need, each in our own way to fill the bill for that void we have. You are much apreceated for doing this and also having the forethought to acquire and build this amazing car. I bet you may have even envisioned this video as one of the final results of doing it. Thank you for inspiring me and my thing with my car. My 66 Newport with a BB may star in my version of your video. Thank you!
I appreciate your comments. This is by far my most successful video. Somehow it all just came together pretty good. Most of my other videos are kinda disjointed, stream of thought messes.
I put Easter eggs in my videos but, sometimes I put them too much to the forefront and subject of video gets lost in the background.
Anyway, thanks again and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Tell 'em, "My top end it UNLIMITED"
Love the body wailing about! If I were you I would start seeking some rigid shocks to try eliminate that roll! My respect to the owner
That is so cool dude. I like a 71' polara more but this is still dope as hell.
One of my all-time favorites!!!!!
Yeah !! This is the way. Greetings from Paraguay.
Excellant performance. I've always wanted a 69 to 71 Polara or Monaco. My favorite c-body.
Mine too!
I have 72 Newyorker 2Dr with a built 440 and it gets it done like your car. Love the video.
I remember stamping out an ash tray at Chrysler Warren Stamping plant on employee day in 1972.
Love your movie Pops! Perfect performance.
You know it's gonna be good when the driver is wearing an Evel Knievel T-shirt.
Epic so nicely put together
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
That was awesome! Way to get after it - C body for the win!
You know it!
LoL I love the suspension on these old cars. It really is something else.
Police package suspension ❓ Even if not, those beasts can handle a bit of abuse, eh ❓🆗
@@mrdiplomat9018 Taxi cab suspension.
You earned a new subscriber!
Dang Shed Man, you sure bust a move in that Polara! 🤭 Camera probably needs therapy after all that! 😬🤣
I found this video in dictionary at "crazy fun". Thanks a lot!
I remember when that Dodge Came out,scared everyone that tried to get around it.!
Man you driving that bad boy
Thank you for bringing a smile to this ol guy's tired face on a long night outta gas... lol
I need to bring one of my 360s down to your machine shop, that small block of yours really rips!
Thanks! It does pretty good. I’m satisfied with it.
@@shedman7323 That's a 360? I thought you had warmed up the 400 that may've been under the hood...........
@@piercehawke8021 Just a rebuilt 360 with a few performance upgrades, and a 3.55 sure grip.
When I was a kid we had a 71 Polara in that same color. Happy memories!
Best video I saw today.
The car is awesome but love the Earlie Cuyler hat. "Break out the party liquor!"
Do not touch the trim!!
That was my first car! Same green but with a vinyl top and a 400.
Actually should say it was my dad's car first, but I'd steal it at 14 yo, when he was on business trips, and taught myself to drive in it.
First stop was always a big empty parking lot driving similar to the style you show. Boy could that tank realky whip around when the snow came! (lol)
That thing sure is nice and straight. One more thing, you dropped a hub cap back there. You might wanna go back and pick it up.
dude...you even dupped the blues brother's license plate. very classy touch.
Try not to throw a rod or anything
Even this Aussie knows what the BDR529 plates mean.
"Elwood!"
Great video man!! ❤
Thanks!
@@shedman7323 you're welcome!
Greetings from Croatia!
Awsome , love that , finally someone who gets it
Nicely done....refreshing for a change ✌️✔️
Thank you!
Can just imagine all that moonshine sloshing around in the trunk!
Like Roscoe P Coaltrain said, “riding a little low in the water ain’t she, Jesse?”
Absolutely best 2 1/2 mins of my life today!!!
Glad I could brighten your day !
That was cool! Thumbs up from Kingsport, Tennessee!
Thank you!!
@@shedman7323 You are welcome.
00:30 "I'm gonna show you my twice-piped system, buddy!" :)
I had a buddy in the early '90s who bought one that had been traded in a few hours earlier at a local Dodge dealership. $250 cash + a $99 processing fee. Drove it for about 6 months, and one day it crapped out in Navy traffic on the HRBT while I was a few cars back. He limped it to the area just before the tunnel goes under the water, parked it on one of the HRBT employee parking spots, and walked away from it forever.
That was kick-ass!
Epic. Pure Rock n Roll baby.
Smile factor...1000!!! Awesome brother
Very cool. Great work
Thank you! Cheers!
That was great!
Warms the heart with great innocent fun from times past
That was cool! Creative too.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
sweet vid, you got her runnin like a top
Thanks!
What a great video! What a boot leggin rod they would have made! Just need to get the handling little better.. but best running one I've seen yet!
Thank you!
what are those tires? they look awesome and huge
The good old days❤
Hell yeah. The proper way to enjoy it.
I had a 72 2dr with the 360.
Sure wish I could have another one.
Haven’t seen anything like this since the channel “Stunting Steam McQueen”.
Same year, color, Vynal top. My Dad had one of these with the power group, AC, CC L, WINDOWS, seats, tilt, am fm 8 track and a torque laden 440 we put a 69 roadrunner 440 wedge in. It rocked and rolled. Lasted 27 yrs. Handled like 💩 though.
Reminds me of the 73 Fury scene from Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
I had a '72 Polara 2-door, 360 car. It wouldn't burn out like this one though. Needed a 440 !
I'll be 50 in December. Good to know GenX hasn't completely gone to hell.
Thank
If I’m going to Hell, I’m going there playing the piano!
Digging these hijinks! Big Dodge is the way to go. My Pop had a nice '69 Dodge Monaco 440. It was a gentleman's muscle car, four doors, all power, docile cruiser but could morph into a nasty tire melter in no time flat. I really like that car. He got rid of it well ahead of when I started to drive. We still reminisce about that car that should have been kept and saved.
Thought I spied a Camaro. I have a pewter colored '99 LS1 (V8) Z28 convertible, gray leather interior, chrome wheels, 77K miles. Everything works and cosmetically still a nice car, deep shiny original paint, garaged most of it's life. Looking for a '99-'02 hardtop manual SS or a Z28.
Always remember-drive irresponsibly.
👍 and buckle up both the lap and shoulder belts LOL
I love your polara my aunt has a exactly like it
Vids got it all
My granny use to drive that. Same color
It's The Duke's! :)
Life was good when there wasn't a computer between your right foot and the fuel supply!!
Dang! She's a runner!! Very nice!!.
Thank you!
Fucking awesome. Long live old iron.
Thanks!
That was fun!
You got my subscription. Lol. Burning them tires got it immediately.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Holy balls, don't kill it! I have a 440 HP and trans I've been itching to put back into a car just like that one.
I build them pretty tough. This car is equipped with its original 360 punched .030 over with Keith Black Pistons, Stealth 4bbl intake, mild comp cam, beefed up 727, and a Yukon 8.75” 3.55. Plenty of low to mid power.
We would get the 440 arizona hyway patrol cars at auction late 70s for around $200...
Ain't that a bitch? Bought a 77 Gran Fury ex Wisconsin State Patrol auction car for $825.00 in 1984... 440 Police Interceptor, cop tires, poverty hub caps, cop brakes, electrics, suspension & exhaust. Wish I still had it!
I can smell 👃 the hydrocarbons
What motor did you have in this at the time of recording? Sounds gnarly!
Warmed up 360. Thanks!
That's what I was gonna say! Lol