1968 Coronet R/T 4 Speed Rises From The Dead
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Nobody could believe their eyes when the head came off this numbers matching 440 and there was a BOLT inside the piston. Nick got down to work and rebuilt the engine, tested it on his dyno, and now it's back in the car and ready to roll. PLUS Nick test drives the Cobra AND tells us all the story of how he first found his passion for cars and engines.
Thank you to the Cobra owner for letting Nick take Jeff and all of us for a ride today.
It's 12:15am Tuesday morning all the way over here in New Zealand, and there's no better way to start a day that watching the Mopar King do his thing.
Thanks for staying up late. 🌙🌏
@@NicksGarage
Put a clutch in it if he's driving all the way down here. Be Blessed and Be Safe 😇
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That Coronet R/T holds a special place in my heart. My Father bought a Y2 yellow automatic '68 Coronet R/T in 1972 for $750. That was the first true High Performance car I ever rode in. I was 14. The first ride was from Winneconne, Wisconsin to Milwaukee. When we got on the Interstate coming out of Winneconne he stood on it from about 50mph to 110mph. I had never before ridden in a car that pulled like that! I was a MoPar guy from that moment on to this day. That R/T was only in the family for a few years but oh what an impression it left on me. I now own a 1968 Hemi Super Bee in the same Y2 yellow color. It's my connection to my Father. RIP Dad, I miss you.
Love the Oily Man story Nick!....I too had a neighbor who was the "Oily Man" ....his name was John Bakalian and he was a Ford man and got me interested in cars....his boys all had muscle cars.....1970 Boss 302, 1970 Shelby Mustang GT 500 and a 1970 Shelby Mustang GT 350
I’m an American and I say Nick can pronounce “Dana” however he wants to!
Nick is a good guy.....for him, I'll give "Dan-a" a try ....sounding good already. :D
Its pronounced so many ways, Nick can say it how he chooses.
I've heard "day-naa", "dan-naa", and "day-ner" (New England folks).
🤣🤣🤣 lmfao
GEORGE!
Good Lord, man, how do you keep upping the ante week after week? Video Dude is becoming like a cinematographer or something! Outstanding work, sir - although I have to admit I'm going to snicker the day you whack something with that camera stick while Nick is driving. :-)
Yep, Nick, I agree - I love the sound of a healthy 18 spline 4 speed as it whines it's way up and down the gears.
I just got my rebuilt one in my own GTX and I just love that sound. It's very uniquely Mopar sounding!
Oh wow, UNCLE TONY!?! I didn't know you knew Tony DeFeo, Nick! He's another of my favorites that goes back decades. That guy has street cred like few others and yes, his YT channel is a riot, too.
VERY cool you two guys know each other!
Next, you'll be telling me you know Rick Ehrenberg.... :-)
Yes, of course we always watch the whole episode. I've never missed one since you started the channel and the Patreon and merch money is the least we can do. I gladly do so as long as you want to keep doing this!
Y'all be safe up there,
-Ed on the Ridge
If its all Greek , Its all Good
Yasoo
Great episode and your camera guy blew it to the moon again
330 hp, 2000 lbs, 6 lbs a horse.......yah that's gonna be pretty quick...
Black 1967 GTX 42,352 miles 440 4 speed.. Time capsule!!! asking 39,995 USD This car needs a trip to Toronto.
Good job Nick really interessting and shoutout to your cameraman and editor, the quality of your videos is awesome !
I suppose I should be working instead of watching Nick’s Garage.
Naw, life is too short
That a beautiful 1968 Cornet R/T 440 4 speed Dana... Wish it was mine ;-)
I had a green Satellite just like that one going thru college with!..It was cherry and i loved it- but it didnt rip like that 440, it only had a 318 but i loved that car!
My fist mopar was a 68 coronet 500 two door 383/727
I
Will
Have
Another
Before I die
Mine was a '68 Charger R/T 440! I want another as well!
mine the super bee version 440 tri power same color. i loved that thing till gas prices went outta sight.
My Pops had one. First car I remember in life. Went through a set of rings a year for 2 years before he traded it off.
@@steves5346 awesome car I love the tri power
'70 Roadrunner/383, stick, grabber.
Don't sell yourself short by calling yourself a Dr, Nick! You are a Expert, a Master of your Craft! Best Wishes, Nick 🤗
Nick thanks a million form New Zealand, the ONLY start to the day. That Cobra was a beaut we thing, I have a friend with one running a 302 which is more than enough. A simply awesome video, thanks to all including the camera man. That 440 sure sounded sweet bro!
You got rid of the bolt?!? It belongs in the glove box.
Great video Nick! Boy, did you get luckey with the reverse tail light. My 2013 Dodge Dart center tail light blew out and it will cost me $341.00 just to buy the part. "🤑🤑🤑🤬🤬🤬!"
DR. Nick, that Coronet looks and sounds awesome,you have a great crew at the shop,and a big thumbs up to your camera man who makes fantastic video's,I thank you.
The only thing that I like about Monday's is Nick's Garage on RUclips
It's Thursday...
He's watching on a Monday
Nick, please do an in-depth story on that green
Satellite. (GTX? roadrunner?) The '70 B body
Plymouth. Still my favorite body style of all time.
Had a '70 roadrunner, coupe. (Had a B pillar, not
like the Hardtop or convertible.) If you look at the
'70 trunk lid, roadrunner is in all lower case letters.
Just like my sig.
steve
I'm always worried that I'll get caught watching Nick on company time..... But then I think, caught by whom? lol Great intro George and what an awesome addition to Kowalski... Rare find!
That Cobra sounds fantastic. 13 Prius owners are not amused.
Always a Good Video. Anybody who cuts down a Cobra or a fake one. Has Never driven one. Uncle Tony is a Great Channel also.
Never liked them,clown cars ! They are made for small people,he has a size 10 size and has trouble,my size 14 wont fit nor my 6'4 height !! This is why I like Mopar,they are better looking,drive better ! Ride a lot better have heat,a/c,radio comfort and room to drive anywhere all the time..Not clown cars that are only good for summer..
The only thing better than a Cobra is a 64 Cheetah or a 1969 Lola MKIIIB - absolutely awesome, LOLAS.
Nick you and the guys as always do a great job and love the show. I like the gator skin roof on Big AL's satellite😎
Careful, Nick. I always disliked working around a hot exhaust manifold.
This channel shows how generous people are based on Nick's character and his crew!
140 mph down the alley!
Dr. Nick, it fits you well, I like it.
Those break checks are always a little scary for me. I was driving my 1969 Charger going down a hill in the Capitol Hill district in Seattle and came to a complete stop twice. I then made a turn onto a level street and hit the gas. Coming to a red light, I hit the brakes again and . . . nothing. The drum brakes were so heated after the other two stops that they had given up. I hit a lady's Mercedes and damaged my front fender while trying to dodge traffic in the intersection. After that, I converted to 11" front disk brakes using Mopar parts from other years and models going by a parts list I found in a Mopar magazine.
Great job and I have to say, this has become my favorite thing to watch with my morning coffee. As a old school car guy, these videos are damn cool! Keep it up, Nick and stay healthy. Peace.
A true mopar person .never never ..puts his ellbows and weight on fenders .............alllways always .fenders covers before anything
Hey Nick its a bit strange experience looking at the Coronet. We used hundreds of Coronets in the taxi business. Slant 6 with 440 transmission. Pretty rough but ran forever even with oval cylinders after 200K.
Oval cylinders 😂👍. Yah, those things were resilient.👌
Dr Nick you bring 'em back to life, I unfortunately put my '69 Charger R/T 440 mag Four speed manual into it's grave. was so nice to hear that transmission sound again.
MORE brilliant camera work! Love the panning as Nick turns around at 8:45. Just phenomenal. :D
Their videos are so awesome & professional!
Another awesome Monday watching now like applied. First 🍻
Right on!
Hello 4iamcaper
@@OuzoLouGarage hey buddy
Love that big boy Coronet, 'drivers' make great show cars too. I wish I had my father's '69 Monaco 440--fast, great highway car, A/C like a freezer, white on black 4 door.
Nice gift of the center backup light for your car, Nick. People send gifts because your show really means something to them, it's not just the cars. It's the camaraderie.
Hey Nick, you breathe life into all the muscle cars that come into your shop. Keep up the good work. Love the channel!👍🏁
I don't think Nick likes that Cobra. He only took it on multiple "Drives" ...LOL!
Beautiful cornet great video, any updates on the 70 GTO with the seized motor. Hi from Calgary 👍👌
DAYNA DAYNA DAYNA!! lol somebody must have threatened you with a stale pastry.
Man I love the Cobra kit car! Ever since watching Bad Boys back in 1995, I always loved those- real or not. Short wheelbase, sidepipes, V8 :)
The Sattelite with plain wheels, and polyglas tires, and EFI is so sweet! In the old days, the Throttle boddy injection was garbage, the new fuel injection is so advanced, it's awesome.
The Charger is sweet , and I think the taillights on the Coronet have to rival the best looking rear end on a muscle car ever.
I love your channel Nick, if I am ever up your way, I would love to stop in. Don't get up there much.
Nick's videos are a welcome treat every Monday! Thanks you.
Big Al's green satellite is tough!
Love the 70 Fury ragtop. Did anyone else notice the bottom of the pumpkin? A little wet. That kinda thing always concerned me. I usually just topped them off with lube and informed the customer.
I had a customer with a dry rear and implored him to let me check it out. His refusal cost him big $$$$. It froze up, the axle snapped off and the rest is history. OUCH!!😳😢
Awesome video! My buddy just bought a 1968 coronet factory big block car. Will post a video on my channel soon about it, super excited to have a B body in the squad as now we have a good variety of cars from the big 3!
Thanks for watching.
That Cobra owner is going to bake if he takes a long drive with the sun at his back, reflecting on the metal dash. I had a Cobra and while I was still building had an uncovered dash like that and felt like I was going to die after driving 2 hours.
Maybe a tin foil suit?
awesome episode guys thanks for sharing.. love the red 68 coronet ! that has to be one of the best body styles to come out of Detroit... also the green belvedere !! your special effects are trippin me out George !! lol
Nick how do you like driving the Cobra. I was disappointed in them.
I prefer a little more car.
The Cobra beat me up.
After 45 minutes I was sore.
Not really the office of motor management I had in mind.
I'd rather have a 4-speed than a 5-speed. Less uncertainty.
I didn't like the muzzle blast during downshifting. There's not much weight to transfer. When a Cobra gets out of hand, it gets way out of hand. Comes down to motor management.
You expect a 2300 lb 2 door car built for the track to be comfortable??
@@otm646 For the money I don't expect you have to grind the edge off my driving shoes.
Love that body style. 68- 69 corranet, roadrunner, gtx. Keep up the good work. 👍👍
The 3 thumbs down are probably KIA owners, lol
Don't worry about 'em.....maybe Prius?
Probably ride a bus or walk.
Kia and Hyundai are pretty decent econoboxes.
Only thing that bothers me, they keep using the
names of cities, but can't even spell their Capital's
name correctly. "SEOUL."
steve
Crazy Canuck
16 MILLENNIAL GREENIE'S
😂
Nick, please wear the seatbelts. It isn't your driving that I'm worried about, but the other guy you never see coming. The inconvenience of wearing a safety harness that might save your life is worth it.
I wonder if the other residents on that public street are annoyed by Nick using it as his private drag strip?
I can show you pictures where a seat belt would've killed me. It was a good thing I was thrown out of that seat belt. It still took them 2&1/2 hrs. to cut me out of the wreckage. And I was upside down & covered with hot fuel. My left foot was pinned with the steering column up against the firewall and the stick shift was wrapped around my right leg. Thank the Lord I am still here.
I say just let the man do his thing. Nick knows what hes doing and i trust his opinion on that
for every instance of a seatbelt killing someone, there are 100 times they saved them...do the math, wear your seatbelt.
I've been in one serious one, 2 kids car seated in the back of a ford escort...not a scratch. Hit a pickup so hard the rear end came out from under it. Had a little one in a mall parking lot when I was a kid...ended up on the dash, thrown from the back seat...8mph, maybe. The numbers don't lie...seatbelts save lives. Do you watch Nascar? Did you watch Dale Earnhardt's last race, where the belt failed? He just barely kissed the wall, and other drivers survive horrific crashes without a scratch.
Nick, the Plymouth Convertible was nice! The Dodge Coronet is another 'Nick" success!
Nice job on the RT.. I had a 1970 440 coronet with a 318 back when. I couldn't get it to steer right , wandered all over. I went to 3 shops for help but only got the story they all steer like crap. Later in my mechanic life I found out any car that has only the spring bushes and the leaf springs to hold the rear axle in place is going to allow axle movement and hence always you are playing catch with the rear axle moving around. You can really loose it if the axle moves around under big power. The answer to great steering is to put a panhard rod on the rear axle. If you really want fine steering, links fore and aft help under big power. also check the steering box for movement when the car is running.I don't know if you can buy these bits but I know you can make them. I remember the oldsmobile 442 cars with all kinds of rear axle links and rods. They steered so nice. Love your work and appreciate your vids.
Nick . It's jason from Clearwater FL. Thank u . I enjoy . U have a old school muscle heart. I know it takes a lot . Amen . Be blessed
Nick looked like "Big Daddy" Don Garlits driving that Cobra.
Here here !!
Too many 440's... Hahahaaaa..
It's like 1968 all over!!
"Here we go!" Every time Nick says that you know you are in for a treat. Just can't beat the sound of an RB Mopar. Keep em coming.
Planet claire. "She drove a Plymouth Satellite faster than the speed of light." She had pink hair.
Planet Claire has pink air, all the trees are red; No one ever dies there, no one has a head.
Uncle Tony's Garage is cool. Great RUclips channel. I learn so many amazing MoPar tidbits from Tony!
Love Community coffee! I used to work at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine Louisiana and I passed by the Community roasting plant every day on my way to work! Nothing like the smell of fresh roasted coffee in the morning!!!
Man...U'all make some beautiful videos....This is way a head of Jay Leno's stuff...I sent you my address to you for my replacement stickers....Can't wait to stickum on my 2002 rebuilt Dodge ram 1500 Sport model Headers the works, lots of body work to...Merci beaucoup pour tout ce que Dieu benisse.....!
Good to see the Coronet back on the road. That's a long road trip to Texas. I went from Detroit to Laredo TX, when I got to the TX border I was only half way there! Man that's a big state, like a Canadian Province! My first car was a 68 Coronet. Let my friend drive it and he lost it and totalled it! Man I miss that car. It was straight and rust free.
Wow,,at this instance was watching the Cobra 351 Windsor, and there were 351 comments,,Nick I was craving that coffee and the pastry
Back in the day, I had a 68 Dart Swinger 340 dark green with a black stripe around is butt. Loved that car.
A pleasure watching u "Dr. Nick" ... and seeing all the great cars I grew up with ...... cheers from Cambridge, ON.
Lol, now if people would call a Z/28 instead of zed/28! Lol! Awesome videos guys!!!
That Cobra's a real ankle burner, he should keep aloe vera in the glove box
Michael did you a solid with that Community Coffee Nick. Legendary coffee in the southern U.S. states (and maybe beyond? - in the U.S). Thanks for showing that beautiful 1970 Plymouth Fury. The owner of that car should be very proud. I haven't seen one that nice since forever.
What year is that White Charger R/T @17:40 ? That paint job is beautiful. I've never seen a white charger . it sits with attitude . I can't find the words man. It's beautiful.
1968. The round cornering light on the front fender is a giveaway
So the cobra is a 351 because its not a genuine?
We did a 427 for a kit car at my work. I work at a Reconditioners here in New Zealand. Really like them.
Big Al’s car looks just right with those painted steel wheels.
Nick put a msd 6al on that kit car and a msd coil and distributor it brought my 351 windsor up a bit.... With e3 plugs
When Nick stared into the oily engine bay the oily engine bay stared back and he become the oily guru 😂
Nothing bad about a 351 Windsor, the Cobra sounds like a 427))
So many beautiful cars at your shop, Nick. Thanks for posting these videos.
I hope one day to visit you and your employees.
Your my favorite car guy to watch...I love the passion...true car guys all become kids when having a good drive...keep up the great work and I'll keep watching
All the cars at Nick's Garage look quick Just another day for Nick A slick oil change for the cab and Nick's got some lovely coffee to grab Mick sent it for Nick If I see it on the shelf then off it i'll pick Coffee and Phyllo pastry it all looks very tasty A very civilised way to start the day. The Cobra's nearly done So it's time to have some fun Power to weight In the Cobra you'll be early and never late Jeff's got a ride to take Al's 440 Satellite Gonna get admiring glances day or night Al knows where to take it To get it running right! Waow a 70 Fury looks super clean in green to me Only the fuel gauge is showing its age Nick will save his customers from rage. Time to retest the Coronet flies like an angry hornet Now it stops like it goes up n down through gear throws After a Brake fix This coronet with a 440 is a heady mix Thanks Nick and crew for sharing your tricks!
Really nice vid. Thanks and always looking forward to seeing next video.
I love the video's, my uncle had a 70 model Plymouth Fury and I had the opportunity to ride in it quite a bit and it was like riding on a cloud, like the different POV'S of the camera
My first car was a 69 Coronet. 318 904 auto. After a year or two It had a 440 727. Wish I would of kept it. Love them Mopars.
Nick, your videos are just plain awesome! Love them all! Your camera man is no slouch either!
Another fine job, by Nick's Garage.
I owned a cornet 68, it was huge, plenty of back seat room to do anything.
Richard Buckner check that
Thats the reason young guys today like Crew Cab trucks lol..Not as cool or quick as a Coronet RT but has a big back seat and a bed!
@@01trsmar Before I finally found a wrecked charger with a 440 magnum to put it mine, I still used that back seat. You could live in the trunk. One thing I liked that dodge did, they had adjustable front suspension bolts, so you could lift it or lower it. All car manufacturers should have did this. Simple design.
I had a 68 Super Bee Scat Pack. Converted it to a 413 solid lifter flat tap with over 600 lift, 4 speed, 3:23:1 posi, some suspension mods, headers with oval straights, and L60X15s all round. No problem burying the speedo needle with plenty to go. That car was built in Canada and weighed 2600 LBS. You guessed it, No power assisted anything and it ran with points dist. and a 60,000 volt hyd. coil.
Start a family?
Imagine that a old Chrysler that the file gage doesn't work. That's about as rare as grass. I have had so many A body's and all of them had bad sending units.
That Community Coffee from Louisiana is really good stuff.
Awesome Uncle Tony's Garage sticker! Classic Mopar guys gotta stick together!!
3:31 LT1 powered F-Body. I can tell that weirdo engine from a mile away. That transitional P.O.S. I had 3 of those.
95, 94 & 96.
10:30 when hallucinogens start to kick in . . . 🤣
12:52 put some dog dish hubcaps on that beast for a complete sleeper look(if there's such a thing as a Sleeper Satellite).
USS Fury, that thing is beautiful. 💖👍
all that strong coffee and sugary goodies, I'd be twitching and testing the throne seat :))
Nick, you bring more back to life than just engines. These sights and sounds bring back so many memories because it was the golden era of cars. Great job getting a proper guy who knows something about video production. He is able to get us into the cars and the garage with you, and that is what makes all the difference. Thank-you to everyone involved for you commitment to these cars! Can we see you guys drinking coffee please?
What do you think about the new Scat Pack are the demon for that matter I'm just curious I know you're old school but I like to know your comments sir
Barry. They are great cars. I also own a 2015 Hellcat Challenger.
That Coronet is awesome!!! I did notice the other day watching UTG that he had one of your stickers , made me smile :)
Right on!
Short throw shifters: not a thing in 1968.
Plain awesome
Awesome video Nick alway love your knowledge with V8 engines, and if your not happy it's fixed👍💯
columbia tn. THANK YOU ,,,YOU MAKE ME FEEL GOOD
15:30, that's a real burnout like we did in the 70s. Not some fake ass brake stand burnout the kids do today.
Watching Nick brew Community Coffee while I'm drinking my cup of Coffee Kult.
How was the coffee in the USN?
@@NicksGarage Terrible but ya get used to it.
Amen fellow sailor . Thanks for that service, Navy man myself 😀
@@NicksGarage Nick, we used to say the coffee had to be strong enough to float an anchor LOL.
@@70stunes71 my uncle was Navy..he said coffee had to be thick enough to stand a spoon up in and black enough to use for motor oil
nice shot of the 70fury thanx George :)
Right on Jimmy!
Dam good episode and little different with the rides. I also liked the history of nick childhood and connection to cars . Till the next one
darned small cars, I'm always hitting gas and brake together with right foot.. but sometimes left will catch brake when clutching..