1968 Coronet R/T 440 Tear Down - You Won't Believe What's Inside!
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- Опубликовано: 7 апр 2019
- Nick rebuilds plenty of 440's but very few are numbers matching. Fewer of those come out of 4 speed cars. Today, he's tearing into the broken engine out of a 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T. Just wait until you see what he finds inside. Then, Nick's friends have put together another kind of surprise for him.
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I've been a car nut for 50 yrs and when I watch someone like Nick I know how much I don't know.
World Needs. More Mentors Like Nick. Less school shootings. With more Nicks. Get the kids in the shops .. and off the Box. !!!!
What box you ask? The vid games that teavh evil.. For one and 2 limit computer time. Most teens today cant even carry a conversation on.
SO TO YOU NICK MY MAN...
KUDOS .. KEEP UP THE TEACHING ...
Nick has such huge knowledge of these MOPARS [And so much more] he can look at something and know what is factory and what has been tampered with.....................and then bring the car back to what it was originally. Great to watch these videos and see all these amazing cars. You ARE a GENIUS Nick!
Gary. Thanks.
Knows his stuff and has a great shop and very entertaining yk
I am a Chevy guy and shouldn't like Mopars, BUT I LOVE THIS SHOW! I think I am starting to like Mopars. Thanks to you Nick and your staff.
Can't wait to see this 440 built and running in this R/T. Great Show!
Much respect for reviving old muscle instead of replacing everything with an LS.
That would be sacrilege.
I agree...LS’s are for real men wanting mucho power... j/k
He doesn't need to remove the other head, especially if he can check it out with a scope, and he doesn't see excessive wear on the side that's already open, but he should crate the big engine for museum time and bolt in a lightweight 2.2 for better traction, along with rear battery. or would the AMC 2.5 be easier to bolt in? trade power for traction and mileage.
@Ultra CNC I have 2 440 long block engines. One with a TRASHED auto, thw other with a 4 speed. Pulled them from the junk less than a year ago. I would sell them to see them live on
I'd buy the 440 to put in a mopar
WoW !!! Can't believe what you found in that cylinder what a shame..glad it can be fixed .. can you save the head..i mean ive seen worse that were repaired..
Ive always loved the way a 440 ran..unstoppable..can't wait to see and hear it run thank you and as always ..YOU ARE THE MASTER...Cheers from stockbridge Georgia.
Rodney B. We have a few 906 castings to replace the cylinder head.
@@nickpanaritis4122 well ...lol..i should've known..cant wait to see it on the dyno..thanks again..
You have not just a good crew but great friends. Makes you feel truly fortunate to be surrounded by people who love you. That's not just your job but your passion. You are truly living your dream. You are very lucky. I love the 241. I have only seen pictures of my dad working on one back when he was 16 years old. I wish most of my pictures didn't get destroyed in a flood when we were out of town. It's enough to make anyone cry. I think I still have a picture of me changing my first tire when I was still in diapers with my dad. I imitated everything he did and now my mom says im just like him. I'm proud to be like him. We lost him in 2003. Our last project was a 1974 Plymouth Trailduster. I wish I still had it. It was a mountain goat but full time 4 wheel drive with no power steering. 3 on the tree but we could never find a bushing that went on the shifter so it would get stuck in second gear and I would have to turn it off and manually unstick it on the stearing collum under the hood. It was a pain in the butt but it only happened a few times a month. I kept it clean and greased to minimize the wear and prolong parking it till I could find another. I think I would find Jimmy Hoffa first.😆 I love your channel.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories.
@@NicksGarage your videos bring back a lot of good times with my dad. Thank you.
Bigger behind the trigger Thank you. That’s about the best compliment we could ask for.
He you guys I love the show. I turned 16 in 1969 so 60s muscle cars are my favorite. At 18 had a 69 Mustang 428 CJ. Back then every street light was a race. Your show is great. The boss reminds me of My late Brother in Law. When he got out of the Army he went straight to turning wrenches. The guy could diagnose a motor by putting his hand on the fender. One time a girl at work her 67 Cameroon quit on her. I called my B in L after a few questions he tells me to take out the brass filter on the side of the carb, it was clogged! I dig the knowledge you have boss man. 👍
You can always tell how much wealth a guy has, not by the things he has but by the friends he has. Love your videos Nick and your quality work....from Wyoming.
To say Nick knows his stuff is a gross understatement. Thanks for a great video.
First time I have seen your channel. Excellent. When I was a teenager, my nick name was MO Par. Some of the guys still call me Mo Par 55 years later! Thanks Nick.
Welcome to the party, Bowzer.
Good job for pointing out THE.OBVIOUS sabotage of that engine, and that you will repair it. True masters!
Great episode with 35.24 minutes, you guys are the best.
Thanks Johnny. And thanks for your part in the surprise.
love watching you guys, you're like a bunch of kids in a candy store...it's obvious you love what you do!!!....actually wish I had help onto my 70 challenger 340-6-pak. Unfortunately as a 18yr kid back in the 70's....didn't realize what I had!!!! sad but true.
nick I think you are right,i saw the bolt,have disassembled hundreds of these when I worked at the dealership,saw a lot of engines wiped out due to jealousy,and wives that were twisted,if you can save the block she's still numbers matching,i replaced many long blocks and short blocks in 68-71,some were sent from the factory with same date coded blocks,when those ran out we put 69s 70's in cars till they were gone,looks like youre seeing what I used to see,i'm glad you're still working fixing these masterpieces of mechanical art,i've installed 69-70-71's in 72s clear up till the b's and rb's were cheapened up to junk,cast iron crank engines all need balancing
Wow this guy is a walking encyclopedia. Nothing better than talking to a old timer to get that invaluable knowledge. Can’t believe I haven’t found this channel till now.
Seeing this video brought back memories. My 1st car in 1978 was a 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 in B5 Blue with the 318 V8 that my older cousin sold me to get back and forth to work and college. Still my favorite car to this day. My favorite trip in that car was a last second trip with my brother to see the great Labor Day 1983 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, SC. That ole 318 V8 ran flawlessly through the night as we pulled back into Maryland on Tuesday morning and I was off to work.
Dang Nick, every episode you feature yet another one of my dream cars!!!..love this one!
Omg my mom had 1 when I was a kid . THAT STEARING WHEEL....! The LONG CONSOLE...! Absolutely perfect. She sold it and I’ll never forget how crushed I was when I found out. It’s still my favorite 🤩.
I love watching how Nick supervises, directs, and teaches those working under him. The master teaching his apprentices in some ways, they’re gonna remember those tips and times with Nick for years to come
Yes exactly what I was going to say then I seen this and didn't even have to respond and I'm pretty sure the bolt was the one that was for the distributor what do you think
Wow! The more I watch Nick's Garage, the more regret I feel for past wrenching, but, the more hopeful I am for my next go at it! Thanks for sharing and giving hope, Nick and Co! Best health to you and your crew! Giving thanks to God.
Let's sure hope that Nick was smart enough to avoid the "jab". If not, that may explain his recent weakness....
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I think ALL Canadians were required to take the shot or not be allowed to work.
I'm in America, I refused to take the shot, fortunately, I worked for company that didn't try to force anyone to take the shot. I. Retired now, so I don't care much, but those that lost their job because they refused the shot that sucks.
Few things,, or for that matter People in this world are "As Advertised" or even more rare exceed all expectations,, Nick you personally and your staff and videos fit those descriptions and so much more.
Those who know you best , know your heart, and It is sweet indeed for me to gain a little glimpse into the obvious love that you all share with each other.. Thanks
I want to thank you Nick for doing what you do. This garage help's me keep my sanity in an unsafe world. Keep up the great work fella.
Must be your safe room lol
Peace brother Peace. @@bartschwartz9233
Your Workers and friends really respect you and what you do. These engines a car are built with passion and it shows in the results. Little Aussie Follower ....
Thank you Nick for another great video. You especially made my day, when you said a little muscle doesn't hurt. When I am at home working in my personal shop, I rarely use the power tools. It is relaxing to tear something apart by hand.
Man, I love how old experienced mechanics and technicians speak. No nonsense, and instill that confidence that your things are in the right hand.
Dr. Nick,thanx for the tour of that 440 tear down,you have the best Family and friends,you mean a lot to all of us,take care. bty very cool plate.
There’s so much to be said for someone who actually knows motors/ & what’s more is ACTUALLY EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE about engines and the vechicle s he/ she is working on. I’d be happy as hell to have this man working on my car. And the car 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻👏
I had a 67 Coronet R/T and a 68 Coronet R/T. Now I own a 09 Challenger R/T. You are the best Nick!
True Friends and a Good Wife. Lucky Guy Nick
What a nice finishing touch a custom license plate made for the challenger. That's what this guy means to them. Very touching video.
I had to pull the 318 out of my '73 'Cuda back in 1978. The car sat a few months, and when I tried to start it, the engine was seized up. The oil had been cooked to varnish in two of the cylinders, and it took a hand sledge plus a chunk of 2x4 to break the pistons loose. When I had the block boiled out, they found casting sand still packed around those two cylinders. My buddies and I put the engine back together with a Crane cam, anti-pump up lifters, and a double roller timing chain from Direct Connection, and I drove it for another five years.
Everyone loves Nick, so glad you got the plate, feels like family in the shop, your an extremely humble man, with great talent, that tear down of the 440 unfolding before our eyes was phenomenal, need to get you on Motor Trend TV
I hope not! Motortrend has kicked us outside us viewers for somewhat reason. From what I've seen, Nick is a honest guy who wouldn't do that with his communitiy, because he takes care of them. I'm a vintage car lover from germany and gained a lot of experiences over the years from wrenching on all kind of stuff. But everytime viewing one of Nick's shows, I feel a lot of respect for him with his knowledge and his handsomeness. He treats his customers and his audience well. Just a great guy to be with for sure. When I someday get the chance to come to the us and buy my dreamcar, a 69-1/2 Superbee A12, I want to visit him and his place.
Nick, you are blessed to have the great group of people that you work with.
The video's are awesome no matter the make or manufacturer of the car!
Just like all of the other projects, I can't wait to see how this one comes out!
Nick's like an orchestra conductor and a baseball play-by-play commentator. I love it!
Engine building and drinking don't mix! Looks like the distributor bolt. OR- someone removed spark plug, shoved the distributor bolt in, & reinstalled the 'plug. Bolt was near the plug, and was hitting it. We'll never know which. At least the block is okay!
Congratulations Nick on the special Kowalski plate!!
Another all-time Great Nick's Garage Video! Thank you!
That Coronet is one beautiful unicorn. Numbers matching 440 4speed and a Dana 60 with original paint! Unicorns do exist! And Nick has the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with the Kawasaki! All we need is Sasquatch to show up.
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How Freakin' AWESOME !!! You got some great friends Nick. I cannot believe they got you that plate. Nice Job guys !
This may sound crazy but being a fly on the wall at Nick's Garage for a week for me would be a Great Vacation.
Loved my Mopars as a young man. Had a 70 440 Plymouth Road Runner and a 73 340 Duster. They were simple to work on and a blast to drive.
Nick you're a good man !
I'm glad to see good things happen to good people
Nick, your videos are informative and very humorous. Hanging all those flags throughout your shop is the coolest thing. Respect! Keep them coming.
Nick, howdy. When I was young and inexperienced I bought a 69 GTO 400 4spd. I drove it hard and spun a nylon timing gear and so having no experience and little money decided to change the gear over to cast but I knew nothing about syncronizing the cam and crank gears... Put back together and turned it over. It turned over very fast and I knew it wasnt right so went for advice from an uncle mechanic who right off asked me if I lined up the crank and cam gears. Tore apart again and put it right BUT it had already slightly bent a pushrod. Not enough to see or to stop it from running strong so I drove from Toronto to Thunderbay with it and the rod broke on the way but the lifter popped onto the drainpan and continued to run without wrecking anything else. Youth and inexperience is all I can defend myself with . At first I thought your 440 might have had a similar neophyt experience as there seems to be a lot of it here.
Nick I just stumbled on here. As a Mopar fan I want to follow this R/T to a new life. I'm a dedicated fan of Nick's Garage now. Thanks !!!
Love how the garage looks Nick. The flags gives it a nice warm feeling. Welcoming.
Wow,Nick..it's nice too see so much love and respect from your crew and the public fans .says a lot about you..
Thank you Nick I'm building a 440 Duster in Albuquerque ,I appreciate your videos I found a 74 with no rust .
Great video! One thing wrong? No one is wearing safety glasses! Mr. Nick, I hope all at your shop goes home safe to there families at the end of the day, you too.
Been watching your channel for a long time now. You deserve 1 million subs. Best car youtube channel! Genuine and real. No click bait bs. Nick is old school. The real deal.
I agree, seriously its better than anything that was ever on TV too. No fake drama or BS for the most part, its just quality.
First time watching..great show Nick...Very nice shop..
@@southjerseysound7340 wssw
Yea...but what about the engine? Left us hanging ! !
Nick is such a nice decent awesome guy. He must be a pleasure to work for. I wish I knew more like him.
A air cleaner wing nut went into my 69 GTX 440,instantly shutoff after radical knocking noise at start up,took off head and found small remaining pieces of nut. Piston survived, put it back together. Tough motor. Got to love those 440s
I bought a 1967 Coronet R/T 440 Magnum 4-speed in 1969 with 40K miles. Same maroon ( regimental red ? ) Rally wheels. Paid $ 1,450.00 plus a Winchester .22 mag rifle. Out ran and blew by a SS 396 at 142 MPH, scared the hell out of me but the Dodge was still accelerating. I backed out of it when it started floating. I'm going on 72 yrs now and think of that car like it was yesterday. Thanks Nick and your crew for the rare opportunity to see another one.
Thanks for sharing that story. Great memory.
My gosh, Nick, I just love
"Mail Time"! That was truly heartwarming, very touching and emotional moment. It is also a reflection of your world renowned reputation as a gentleman and scholar. Well done! 👍
P.S. The first thing I thought when I saw that grade 5 bolt embedded in the top of the #2 cylinder's piston was....
'Deliberate act of SABOTAGE' ! It is a very old and effective dirty trick. Looking forward to next Monday! 🤓
I know a guy that left a half inch drive extension on top of a piston, when he missed the extension while he was putting his tools up he used a boroscope and found it.
Smart. Count your tools.
My uncle worked for GM for decades. Somehow he got his hands on the dies they used to stamp the serial numbers in the blocks. He's rebuilding a '70 Corvette and now he has matching numbers too!
I love watching what you do with these engines because I’m a Mopar fan and I’ve learned a lot from you. Please keep them coming and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us
Someone has been playing around with it. Now Nick and the crew will make it right. Great job.
Fun to watch. So important for this motor to be in the hands of an expert like Nick. Waiting to see the finished job.
That's love right there ,that's what friends are all about god bless from Melbourne Australia
Nick, I have a '68 car with the original motor. It's an Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with a Rocket 350 and a 4 bbl. carb. I am currently rebuilding another engine for my baby. I will also rebuild the original to factory specs. and put it away. The new one has a Lunati roller cam, Howards roller rockers and Harland Sharpe roller lifters. I want to come visit you one day. Take care Buddy. Keep doing what you do. The world is a better place because of it.
I love Nick's ability to diagnose these Mopar engines. Nick glances at engine and says, "Somebody's been in here before."
Hi Nick and crew. Thanks for the upload. As always a super job
Big block Mopar is Nick’s favorite engine. You can feel the love from him.
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 Wow great video just tuned in in the first 2 minutes I could tell this man knows his engines I’m glad I found this channel
We’re glad you’re with us. Thanks. 🇨🇦
I worked in the summer at the Chrysler Corp. parts plant in Newark Delaware in the early 1970's. Interesting that the boxcars of parts came from Canada. Unfortunately that plant no longer exists. A good experience for me.
Geez, these cars bring back a lot of memories. I’m 74 now and between my father and I we have owned a few Chrysler products. 63, Plymouth 313, 2 door Savoy auto, 66 Barracuda Formula S, 4 speed, 67 Dodge Dart 273 hipo, , 4 speed, 68 Roadrunner auto, 68 GTX auto , 70 Chrysler New Yorker 440 350 h.p., 71 Duster 340, auto, 69 Charger R/T Hemi auto. I bought the Hemi used with modifications. Ran bottom 12’s @118 m.p.h. I had a 73 Plymouth Valiant slant 6 brand new for a short time, not exactly neck snapping performance though. Lots of fun street racing back in the day Nick.
What a great collection of memories. Thanks!
My favorite car videos Nick. No muscle car without the heart and soul - The Muscle!
Mr Nick if I had an old muscle car I would find you to work on it. You are the man.
Had to repost, as I was still watching the video as I wrote my last comment. That ending was special!! Nick, you got a great team buddy!😁 Keep wrenching on those classic Mopars, and thanks for keeping us entertained with your humor and knowledge about the 'old iron'.😉👍👍
Matching numbers rt that is something you don't see every day sweet car thanks for the great video
Great job crue....now that is team work. You rock Nick
Vasili is a phenomenal apprentice...he doesn't debate or question anything nick instructs.
That guy is set for life as far as mechanical skills goes. A good pupil listens and executes and learns.
It took a NUT to leave a Bolt inside of a engine...Congrats on the plates on your....Car build...An a mighty big thanks...Mon ami vous etes beni Merci......!
Engine autopsy's (no matter what size) have always intrigued me. Thank you. Also spotted a rare flag (at least on this side of the pond), A white background, with 2 diagonal red stripes and a shield with 3 leopards in the center, looks like the flag of Jersey, Channel Islands, UK. Thanks from Narragansett Bay.
Love to hear Nick Talk, Voice of Experience talking.
The MOPAR Doctor 👍 Love all the old muscle car restoration...
Another great video! The Grand Finale was awesome! Well done, gang!!
i wonder if he would work on my pinto?
I really enjoyed this video. They just keep getting better and better! The surprise gift at the end was really special. I wish we all could work for a boss like Nick. Salute to you Nick and the Kowaski Challenger!
Nick,just wanted to say,you’re a special guy, the show is great.the people you work with love you & I can tell there happy there,I’m so impressed with everything about your work your passion for Mopars, as a retired mechanic I have some of the same values, & intrests. God bless you brother & keep on keeping on man,you’re show is the Bomb !!! I just love it.thank you for being you, from Las Cruces New Mexico, I’m out bro,keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I'm a Ford Fan but I like Nicks dementor.He really knows his stuff around an internal combustion engine.
Absolutely Love that Coronet R/T, and cringed so bad as the motor was opened up. Wonder if they didn't use a bolt to hold the choke open as they were starting it the 1st time after they did what work they did on it, and slipped into the carb and they forgot about it?..probably the longer 1 that should have been for that bracket on the top. Even the colour of that Coronet, as I don't usually favour red..but told people Chrysler had 1 in the late 60's I liked, and that is a beautiful example of the 'B' bodies.
Great job on the mail gifts people..and the surprise from the 'Garage Gang' at the end was pretty darn special too! And from Mrs. Nick and family as well.
Nick, you are the best mopar mechanic ive ever seen. I would like to visit your shop. Hell I'd like to have a car from ur shop.
Jerry. Come and see us.
Nick and crew rule! This is best video series bar none!
Your friend from Detroit Benny that is a perfect plate for the car and I love it I can't wait to see that car when it's all done and you're in the driver's seat love you Nick keep up the great work at the shop and God bless you and your family
Another awesome episode, the 68 R/T 440 is superb, what a car !
Awsome video and great content. Love the way you let us in your ‘Mopar experience ‘ along with everyone that makes up NICKS GARAGE.
Great work guys, keep’em coming.
My 1st video watching you and ur boys take apart that beautiful original 1967 440. Even tho its broken i believe you'll make her run again.
68 Coronet R/T numbers matching 440 Magnum, 4 speed and Dana 60, what a great car, shame about the engine being destroyed for now, but once you build it right Nick, it will be an awesome cruiser with plenty of grunt for the street.
I thought the exact same thing about the bolt smashing the piston.. sounds like sabotage possibly but who knows, just sounds strange that it did run (rough) for 20 mins then died..
Your KOWASKI plates are a great addition to complement your Challenger, great people have great friends and they did a good job getting those custom plates for your car.
Another great episode Nick, watch this space i am organising to send you a package very soon my friend
Paul
Man Nick, I wish I had met you when I use to live in Montreal. You sure get lots of beauty!
Your customer is so lucky. 1968 rt 440 numbers match. And you can save it! He should buy a lottery ticket. Thanks great video Nick!
Nice Nick just remember your real friends are the ones that walk in when everyone else walks out.... you're a good man Nick!
Love the mail opening! It's great to see the love of getting things from people that watch the series.
true friends is the greatest gift...and you have so many more around the world..
imarichrocker. Yes, indeed.
Nick that was an awesome video as per usual with a real special ending receiving that plate from those guys and your wife, nice one team! Thoroughly enjoyed the watch this morning too!
Hey thanks guys.
Sir Nick. You are a rare breed. You're knowledge is awesome on Mopar
Nick and crew are so awesome man I’m a mainline tech in Arkansas watch you guys every night!
Nick you are a lucky man to have so many people who love you. God bless.
Nice car Nick & Nice Friends...l think they switched the intake manifold back to stock & that's when the bolt found it's way in... everybody has a bad day once in a while & should a bad day come your way remember - that piston, pushrod & lifter did what they could to save the head & your family & friends do what they can for you...you're a fortunate man
I'm glad I clicked on this. Nick is quite a personality and someone who would be good to know in real life. I love the shop full of Mopar B bodies. I sold my '69 Charger (440 six-pack) last year but I still own my '06 Magnum SRT8. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
This guy is the real deal....... Complete icon
NICE PLATE ! ! !