I Bought The 1968 Dodge Charger Of My Dreams! Will It Drive Home 300 Miles?
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- Today on Dead Dodge Garage, we sell everything that isn’t nailed down (except the Demon) to spend a truly ridiculous amount of money on a car… but it’s my absolute favorite car of ever! The future is dumb, but at least my dream car is going to be in mine.
But, as you might have guessed… it has some problems.
'68 is my all time favorite Dodge...one of the coolest cars ever designed. Congratulations Dude.
Absolutely agreed. Thank you!
68s the best!!!😍
@@DeadDodgeGarage 68 charger is the best year my uncle had 2 of them, they both were red with white interior, I just watched the video on TH-cam and u said u won't buy any more cars and I said to myself u need to buy a 1969 road runner with a 383 4 speed posi rear I had one.
@@alexdecastro4655 I love Roadrunners but I don't know that there is room in my stable for another B body any time soon. I have bought and sold a few things since the time of this video, but I haven't made any more major automotive investments - and I won't be able to for some time. I think I might like to have an E body (I've got a pretty good A body and this Charger, so that's the next natural step right?) But I also found a '68 340 Barracuda I'd really, really like to own. And on top of that, I'd really like a '55 Chrysler C300. Too many cars, too little time...
@@DeadDodgeGarage Damn, I'm a Mopar head I love that Chrysler C300 my dad had one in white and white interior, if I had money like that I would have RoadRunners, chargers, GTX, SUPERBEES, Challengers Baracuda, I would have it all, I went nuts when I went to Mopar Nationals over at Pennsylvania. Hopefully I'm going this year too.
Thanks for bringing us along for the ride, And beautiful charger added to the family 😁
That Charger looks good and you made it home. That's a double win.
Charger looks like it's been maintained and 300 miles should not have issues. Good health and happy miles ahead enjoying you Charger
The concern was that it sat essentially unused for over a decade, only occasionally going to car shows and such. But it worked out fine, and I've put several thousand miles on it since!
Thanx for the Ride
What a beautiful "Hot Rod"! 452 casting cyl heads... mopar performance port-match templates & the M-1 manifold. Holley Sniper EFI and max wedge exh manifolds. Plenty of init adv and good gas; Lets party!
Gonna be fun Duuude!!
Does block long burnouts as it is! How greedy do I need to get? Haha. Thanks for watching.
23:55 band sounds good. .I hear something cool
68 Charger has always been the one for me try to buy a green and black one from my neighbor 383 car he let it go to the impound decades ago
You are living the dream man
Massaging seats. 😆
Well done Man! 68 Dodge Charger still rules in beauty. Even with a number of things to make it solid, it's money well spent, just a too cool looking whip. Congratulations, you got yourself a keeper.
Congratulations man, hope your truly enjoying your dream car, maybe someday I will be doing the same. 🫡
I've been lucky enough to have owned two 69 Dodge Chargers. Bought one in 81 in a junkyard in National City, CA. $500. Sold it when I was sent overseas. 383, console, 727, Dana 60. In 85 I bought another in Denver, $1200. 318, 727, column shift. No posi. I'll never be able to own another; they're just too expensive now. I have a 64 Valiant to restore. It's good. I like yours!
I love an early A body too. A bodies were my jam forever. Still are, but I like the slightly larger B body - mostly for the ride quality. I’m putting together a ‘66 Barracuda street / strip car currently. Very excited about it. When my wife moved back here from California, it was basically our only car. Rowdy 360, four speed, 4.10s, glass packs with side dumps. We had a lot of fun in the thing. It’s gone through a few sets of hands and has now come back to me. It’s going to be awesome again - soon.
I never, ever thought I could afford a nice Charger. I had actually just tried to buy an absolutely rotten POS shell to slowly build into a car. I got burned on that deal. I got really lucky on a deal for a Cobra replica last year, and when I eventually decided to sell, that (and a bunch of other projects) became my Charger. Still can’t believe it’s in the garage sometimes…
Had to comment even though this is 5mo. Old . I had a 68 in 82-83 had been totaled bent frame drivers side. I cut it apart and straightened it welded it back good enough to align. It was ugly but beautiful to me.All I have left is a few pictures. Most beautiful car of all time. I blame the auctions and the internet for ruining the hobby for all us blue collar guys.
Great job showing the reality of driving an old car a long distance, in an entertaining way. Also does a good job of showing why restomods / pro-touring is popular, and also what a bargain modern muscle cars are.
Yes I could have bought a modern Charger, a modern Challenger, and had a good few bucks left over. But the heart wants what the heart wants…
I enjoyed the whole video. I have a 69 Charger (and 05 Ram). I can relate. When you love your car, all its quirks can be endured... glad to see you're not afraid to drive in the rain.
Hello from Wisconsin
Great car , I bought one in 1972 for $1200. Kept it until about 1974 and due to the 1970's gasoline shortages I only could get $500 for it. Today , this is hard to believe , but many of these old collectable cars were hard to sell. The 1968 was the best looking Charger. Enjoy it.
Oh I know. When I started in the hobby in 2008, Chargers like this were desirable, but most of the smaller A body cars (and later Bs) were still pretty much junk nobody wanted. Times sure change.
@@DeadDodgeGarage Also. monopoly collectors like Jay Leno drive up the price of the great American classic cars.
its awesome to see someone love a car that much , when I found my 69 chevelle I didn't care I loved it and still do , I hate people always point to the negative , you have great car just be proud of it
Buying the Charger was something I thought I might never be able to do. It felt like completing a level in life. Still can’t believe I have it sometimes. Super proud. I’m the first to say it isn’t perfect - and that’s ok.
@@DeadDodgeGarageI Don't think any old car is perfect. They all have something wrong with them. Congratulations on buying your Dream Car also. Glad it's with someone who will drive it. Hate seeing these old cars stuck in a garage and never being driven. Rick people collect them and don't drive them that pisses me off
If I was going to have this style, this would be the year. My friend has had his since he was 17. He has put a lot of love into it. For me though, you can't beat a 67 charger. It's just magical. One day I'll find one, or at least a clean enough one to work on. The lights, the body line, the interior, it was the whole package.
Agree, but only ‘66 has the full length console 😍 the interior is definitely magical on the early car. I had one for years, but once I got the ‘68 I always wanted, the ‘66 became surplus.
Born in '59 and lived through all of this. Man, I LOVED the Charger!!! Just a cool design.
I was dying laughing. I miss my 68 I lost when I was 21. There's nothing like the feel of the old chargers good and bad. And the 68 is the ultimate bad ass of all charger before and after. If there's a bad ass in a movie he's driving a 68
Its a beautiful car man, Pleased for you that you now have your dream car. No matter what price gas becomes, it will always be a dream ride. Nice to see one of these classic vehicles safe in the hands of a man who knows how to take care of it. Be safe buddy.
There's nothing better than looking across an acre of sheetmetal hood and pulling it into the garage for the first time. Well done, sir.
I liked how although it was a big car, sitting in the driver's seat, it felt like you were in a sports car.
It kind of does! They are far from small but I have always been impressed with how those B bodies hold the road. And obviously the view over the Charger hood helps.
Dodge Charger from the late 1960s, has always been my favorite muscle cars.
Congratulations Dude to a cool muscle car!👍
Dude I'm jealous and happy for you. I would trade almost eveything i have to have a 68 charger. Now i love my 68 Satellite but there's something about a charger.
They’re just special. They’re curvy and muscular from every angle. Extremely cool. I love ‘68 Plymouths too! We’re replacing the entire back half and floors of a ‘68 Roadrunner right now. But the Charger is the one for me.
@@DeadDodgeGarage I agree 100%.
Congrats, That was a fun ride!
Nice! Glad you got a charger! I miss the 68' I had. Looking forward to seeing more content on this car.
Grats on the Charger acquisition 👍. In my humble opinion....the 68' is THE BEST year of Charger. Enjoy!!! ✌😎
Mine too! Oh, I am. Haha. The only thing I don’t like is how friggin thirsty it is… but dreams are rarely cheap
Congrats on another dream car! If one wants something bad enough we find a way to get it. Great trip home too, thanks for sharing!
Two very excellent cars even the colors are perfect. Super sweet
Great Show. Congratulations on your new Mopar.....Love your show .Happy for you....Glad you have a cool brother that loves Mopars. My brother is a dick. Wish we were neighbours....I own a 69 Barracuda 440 and a 70 340 Challenger for 35 years...Great sense of humor.And appreciate your honesty .Cant wait for more episodes on Both the 68 Charger and the 71 Demon...........Best B and A bodies ever....Now you Need a E body Next. 70-71 .Peace and thanks very much for your Passion.......Behind Every Good Man there is a Great Woman. Peace Dennis from Canada.................Mopar or No Car My Friend.
Yes behind me is Mrs. Jamie, who keeps the lights on around here and has given me her blessing to do the dumb stuff I do. Really I’m behind her if I think about it. Thank you Dennis. I do like E bodies. I had a ‘73 Challenger - you know, the one nobody likes. That was a fun car. Big block swapped 340 Rallye with a 4 speed. I’ll have another one some day I’m sure. The one thing I really miss in the E body is space for people and their stuff. My family won’t fit for a road trip. But we’ll fit to go to dinner. Haha.
@@DeadDodgeGarage Thanks for the reply...Like I said Happy for You. Not going to ask how much.....I have heard that all my life......Nobody's business but you and the the Miss;s......Great set Up ...Love The 1970.s Vanishing Point Music in the Episode.....I get it.
Awesome! Glad you got one! I had to face the fact that they are out of reach for me nowadays, even if one does come up for sale in my area theres always a bidding war and usually they are nowhere near as nice as the one you bought! Congratulations!👍
That’s exactly what happened to me - and what caused me to say to hell with it, if I want one now is probably my last chance to get one. So I sold my Cobra - which I did very well on - and a good few other extra things. I paid an ungodly amount of money for it - money I could’ve used to enrich our lives in other ways. But I’m happy and my wife seems pretty ok with it. I’ve made good choices in general I think. Haha. Thank you!
@@DeadDodgeGarage 👍
brother don't ever Cary that much cash. you get pulled over state police take it and you gotta get a lawyer to get it back
I’m not planning to make a habit of it
68 Charger is the pinnacle of 60's muscle cars.
Dan didn't hide this well enough. He knows if he ever got the opportunity to bring a '68 charger home to not waste the time checking with first. Just grab it!
My dad's daily driver through the 80s and 90s was a 68 charger r/t with a 440 4 speed. It's been my car since 2003. I can't believe I've owned it for 20 years already! I actually tried to start it today but the fuel pump is not working.
That’s awesome! So cool that you have it. I wish I had anything my dad had driven. Better get it running!
383 is a wonderful engine , my 440 in my GTX is also ok too . I've owned them both and I could not tell any real difference .
Best line ever: …the best thing about this car? It looks just as good broken…. Totally get it as a classic car lover.
Man, I'm jealous. You lucky dog. Great video. My dad had a 70 Charger, also with the 383. He got it up to 136 coming back through the NC mountains one night. But anyways, mad respect bro. Good job. 🤘💯
Oh wow. I’ve been 130 in the passenger seat of a ‘68… it felt like the ass end of the car wanted to take off and fly. I don’t think I’ll do that again. I really did get lucky on this car. It’s been over a year and it still doesn’t feel real. Thank you!
@@DeadDodgeGarage Hell yeah man.
Congrats on the new addition.! Just too cool.
What a awesome car,my dad had a black 68 charger I can see why you are happy that would be so nice to have one,don't ever sell it if you do hit me up lol glad you got to enjoy it,I like it man so nice..
Brings back memories. My trip saw vibration turn into a blowout at 65 mph. Mileage on gas is typical. Blast to drive though. My trip was California to Minnesota. Great times!
Oh wow. Yeah… I’m glad to have missed that part. The rest sounds awesome though. I’d like to cross the country in my Charger eventually.
I absolutely love looking at 68-70 chargers from every angle (except if they're upside down) . I used to have a white 69 originally green that I sold to a gentleman in Bismarck nd in 2002 or so and was told it went up into Canada. Biggest regret of my life is selling it...I will get another someday.
Oh how I miss that Sound of my 68 Charger R/T.... 68 Charger , it doesn't get any better ...
P.S ... NEVER EVERrrrR SELL HER you will spend a lifetime of regret wishing you didn't .. Best road trip you will always remember.
Cheers and a jealous congrats.... now later in life had to settle for a 65 fact 383 Monaco.
But ..... someday hopefully I too will have another 68 Charger ..... Ahhh the dream...
Great find man! I loved the way you film this a lot of car exposure 68 charger is an absolutely beautiful car! I’ve owned American Japanese German cars, but I’m basically a GM old car type of guy, i’m 62 years old. In 2001 I had a chance to buy a 67 Coronet RT 440 4 speed with the Dana60 rear end , it was all original , paint was old, but it was in perfect condition needed a new clutch for $12,500. I didn’t buy it. Yes, I just slapped myself in the face for being such a dumbass. Love this video. Been in that position a few times myself.
That's an awesome 😎 Charger Jamie 😁. The oil leak is an easy fix I'm sure. Could be the chrome plating still on the sealing lip on the valve covers or rear main seal.😊
Anyway Beautiful ❤️ Charger!😊
According to my grandfather-a genuine 1969 440 R/T owner from 71-80-they are the best car ever. Good luck!
My first car was a 68 Charger. Then on to a 72 340 Duster. Looks like you got my past covered. Nice cars brother.🫡😎
6:44 as a matter of fact, I do know what central oregon smells like, so yes. I'd gladly move there if the Californians hadn't blown up the housing market.
P.S. I've seen some hidden gems in that part of the state. Saw a pristine 68 camaro and a few others hiding near Redmond
what a cool Dodge and driving experience, pal ! And: the oil pressure look great !
The wiring looks frightening, back in 1980s renting an apt, another tenant had 70-72 lemans, and he rewired everything along firewall under hood using commercial solid core copper wire for u
About a 69 Charger RT in 1980 from a friend it was a really nice car440 power steering power brakes four speed buckets Council Dana Track Pack power windows no rust but it had five quotes of enamel all different color someone obviously like to paint it the paint was so thick if you open the door all the way the pan would chip off the fender a zip stripped it what a nightmare I had disc brakes up front from the factory I believe they were NASCAR Bendix unfortunately I sold it how dumb was that wasn't worth that much then and I have a 69 charger that was a complete Rock Box I sold to a buddy he fixed the floors I build a 440 for him I installed it it was also for Speed car we called it the one-day charger because him and his buddy got drunk on Jack Daniels and rear-ended a car at about 80 miles an hour then he took off and drove it home with no coolant the engine got so hot everything in the motor turned blue it was junk have a great day I love 68 charges too does a guy in my neighborhood has got a 64 Belvedere Factory super stock with a Hemi and it's the real deal of course trying to pry that out of his hands is impossible car's black with red interior and it's really cool he's on it for 48 years he'll never sell it have a great day
One of the most exciting cars on the planet... But you have a lot of buts here. :) I had a blue one with a 4-speed, 383, posi 373 gears in 1977... I think it was a $1000 car then... In fact i cannot remember what I paid for it.. it was that cheap! haha... But it would Burn the tires off in 3 gears! had a lot of fun with that car!
3M weatherstrip adhesive for the valve cover side. AKA "Gorilla Snot."
Interesting. I’ve used it in it’s intended application but never for engine stuff before. I usually go for “The Right Stuff” because… well, it’s right there in the name.
@@DeadDodgeGarage Old air cooled VW trick was wheel bearing grease on the cork gasket against the head as you were supposed to adjust the valve lash evey other oil change. 3m is real good on chrome covers.
@@reallyaintbuynit2018 I read about the grease trick years ago, and for a time I was using grease on cork gaskets thinking I'd discovered the old school way to make them not leak. Yeah... they still leaked. But they came back apart nicely! 🤣
My man, I don't even come across ONE classic Mopar during my travels in Mississippi. You've already got a yard full 👍😎
Someday he'll learn how a real Dodge Charger is supposed to look and perform. Instead of performing like he believes a 60 year old relic is really supposed to be. But I digress. LOL
what
@@DeadDodgeGarage You don't keep it classic. You modernize it. OMFG. Nevermind. SMH. Sighhhhh.
You’re shaking your head? Lol. At least now I understand what you were trying to say. There are plenty out there that have been modernized already. I like mine as it is meant to be - although I have mentioned in other videos that I am considering a fuel injection conversion. I would also like an overdrive gear. I drove the car 200 miles today, and at no point did I think “gee, this is great and all, but it would be so much better if I scrapped the perfectly good big block and put in a 5.7 hemi.”
@@DeadDodgeGarage Ok I hear you. Whatever makes it work for you.
Congrats on getting your dream car. Mine is the 70 roadrunner. But I should be happy I own 3 old Mopars
Congratulations. I'll be next, in 5 years, but I'll be. Now enjoy and burn those wheels!❤
Well.....If you're going to be stuck in a car with a 6 year old, at least you found one that seems cheerful.
5/3's of people agree. The 1968 Dodge Charger is the ultimate car.
Mopar for life my frist car was a 1970 Dodge charger R/T 440 magnum I was 18 years old 1981
Dopey beyond words BROTHER congrats !
Memphis Dan LeLoLai
Bummer on loosing oil cap.
Yeah… that’s my bad. Oh well. I actually just got a set of factory valve covers with a cap and correct breather though.
Nice deal my mom lives near Bend and have got parts from Baxter for my 65 Dart in 2002
Nice 383 magnum or the 440 both powerful depends on driver. 383with 4speed manual goes good 👍 and also I like to add that car is a million-dollar car there's no price you can set on something that beautiful
Well… it’s not as nice as it looks on camera. But it’s an awesome car. This one is a 383 automatic. I love the cruiser aspect of the car and don’t think I will ever go through all the trouble of a four speed conversion. I did that to my ‘66, and while it was cool, I don’t want to do it again.
🤣🤣🤣no wipers in the rain on the highway in the dark yep ur one crazy mfr but we love ya 🤣♥️✌🏼
This video takes me back. Dad had 2 68s. And the ride home when I bought my 70 340 dart was sketchy just like this. In the snow, at night, thru Providence Rhode Island. All was ok until going up hill and the limited slip kicked in and kept trying to introduce the rear quarter to oncoming traffic. Good times.
I’ve never brought a Mopar home in the snow yet that I can remember, but I did drive a Cobra replica in the snow once…
congratulations my friend, nice car, I love it. I hope to have one one day👍
Junk is junk punk😢
Wut does that mean tho
Dirty Mary Krazy Larry, my all time fav. Sweet sweet car man.
Awesome video oh boy l laughed the whole ride home to grandma 's 😆😂
FANTASTIC!!
I'm glad you got the car you always wanted!
Oh Crap, hope my wife doesn't see this- she already reeeally wants one...
Haaaahaha. Yes maybe don’t let her see it. I love this friggin thing. Having a hard time believing I own it still.
Haaaahaha. Yes maybe don’t let her see it. I love this friggin thing. Having a hard time believing I own it still.
My dream car thanks for the video now im not so jealous 😄
A great day for you ❤️ the charger ànd can't wait to see what you do with it ☺️
Very nice and great trip with the kiddo. Have a great Christmas.
I can relate to your enthusiasm. Nice job
hi just watch this ep the 68 is nice what engine is in it . when you took your truck with you did you have a trailer with it in case you broke down on the road .
No, figured I could rent one if need be. It’s a 383.
Congrats on another mopar!!!
I got a 67 Charger and totally LOVE IT ❤️
There's a '68 charger roller, sitting on a farm in Bellville, Ohio..... it's been sitting for over 30yrs, and is completely gutted.... I talked to the owner about 15yrs. ago, and he said he has a 440c.i. for it, and N.O.S replacement parts for the body & interior..... as of today February 27, 2023.... it's still sitting in the same spot untouched.... really pisses me off to say the least.
Damn… it’s even worse when you consider this is 2024. 😭
😢 Definitely not a General Lee! Sunday driver only.
Awesome video, and great to see so many familiar roads after a while (I moved from Oregon to the Southwest years ago).
‘68 is THE year for A and B Bodies . My preferences are towards the GTO (my first car in high school), 442, and Skylark for their 400s compared to the SS 396, but Mopars in ‘68 still look amazing. There must’ve been something in the water in ‘66-‘67 where engineers finally wrapped their heads around aesthetics and function, as the precursor design to the F-14 was locked down that same year.
If you get the chance in Oregon, I believe the Chevelle Club in the Beaverton area still hosts a local cruise-in off Farmington and Kinnaman across the street from Mountain View Middle School. It didn’t hurt that Gold Eagle Classics (a GM resto parts retailer) used to be in business just a mile down the road off 185th and Farmington.
There was definitely something in the water. It was such a great time for design. It sure didn’t last long… I agree! I have a great aunt in Beaverton and have spent a good bit of time there, but I’ve never been with one of my classics.
As long as you didn't buy it from maple motors you should be good.
My first car 68 road runner 383 4 speed wish I still had it
Such a cool car enjoy it
Change your timing chain. Oe spec good, meaning one roller. Powerbond dampner 8 inch diameter. , 383 internal balanced. BALANCE DRIVESHAFT at 15,000 rpm. Check distributer springs???????? Timing light. So.much goes into your love. Oil pan gasket. Or gold freeze plugs -engine crankcase pressure seal. Also, check oil filter adapter for a leak. If you put a 4 speed automatic (46rh) check your rear engine main seal. Also, DO NOT USE SEAL STOP LEAK. Ground engine block to frame. Battery to frame and engine block. MSD unit ground to frame. DISTRIBUTOR- ground to close side intake manifold like the older heat riser - that spot there. Ground altenator to frame. It's a lot of extra holes on the frame purposely...my .02 cents. Go Sam Houston.
I seriously have no idea what you’re on about. What are these instructions for? Like none of those things are necessary or apply to a driver car like this.
Fantastic !!! Sometimes short time memory loss is to my advantage !!!! Im watching you drive home again !!! Thats twice so far. Lol probably be a third !!! Cheers again !!!
Haaahaha. Thanks, Dave.
You should definitely NOT turn it into a General Lee. Plus, its the wrong year, and the interior is the wrong color. It'd be too much work. 🤣 TV Cars should remain that though - TV Cars. Fun note: My Dad worked on that show (briefly) and would be spray painting fenders Krylon Orange and tuning up the junk motors to get them ready for the next episode.
Incredible. Haha.
But of advice...pull the engine and trans...break em down and rebuild them. The short circuits are a result of poor wiring. Get a new factory wiring harness...replace all fuses and make sure your grounded correctly.
Lastly...redo the flip lights by checking actuator that controls when the headlights open and close.
Put on new factory red paint...and change tires and get the wheels aligned...if they are not aligned right...that's what's causing the vibration. Nice ride...most original 68 Dodge charger I have seen❤😂
1) no. The drivetrain has well under 100k miles and is super solid. I’ve had the intake off. It’s beautiful in there. Zero smoke. Shifts great. It’s fine.
2) no. The short circuit was the result of a split wire coating that we found and repaired in this video. A year and a half and a couple thousand miles later, it’s doing just fine. Everything works.
3) no… I fixed the one split vacuum line, and the headlights work perfectly.
4) no. Bad wheel alignment has absolutely nothing to do with vibration. But yes, I think it is tire related. The tires need to go anyway.
I’ll deal with the little rust bubbles and paint it some day. For now, I’m gonna go ahead and keep enjoying it. If I were to take your advice, the car would have to be taken completely apart and packed into boxes, where it would probably stay forever. Countless people have made that same mistake in the hunt for perfection that they will never find. I’m not planning to be one of them.
I Bought My 68 Charger with a 2 bbl 383 automatic with a fairly decent reddish orange lacquer driveway repaint job in 1979 for $1200. found it for sale just blocks from my parent house , Lynnwood WA as my first car at 18 years old I still own it and drive it although now with an old school modified 440 , original modified 727 , & swapped in oem Dana 60 3;54s assembly .. will be doing full Resto with some improvements and build another 440 engine or Hemi upgrade , its still just as exciting as day one to work on and drive...
That’s awesome! So cool that you have been able to hang onto it and enjoy it. I hope to have mine for a long, long time. I am planning to rip all the 90s stuff out of the engine compartment and get it back to a relatively stock look. But I’m really happy with the 383 and will stick with that. I was tempted by a hemi… but thankfully it didn’t end up going my way.
Front end alignment, moog original springs- check manufacture spec to moog spec. Custom spring shop with variable rate spring meaning rebound. Original engine was a 318, just guessing. Add weight of 383 engine. My guess is one and a half coil turn. Add coil cushion isolator. Kyb shocks. Use oe rubber for mounts and front end. One protease , you have to change all underbody rubber. A.s.e. certificate test. Go Sam Houston.
Yep. Still very confused. This is an original numbers matching 383 big block car. These cars don’t have coil springs… just don’t understand any of what you are saying.
Lmao dude your kid cracks me up. Gotta love the pnw eh? Always with the rain lol. Loved it. Awesome content and I love that charger. Its beautiful
Yeah I think she inherited the comedic timing gift. Haha. She’s fun. Thank you!
@@DeadDodgeGarage lmao I'd say so. Sounds like my kid haha. He done got the comedic and serious side of me
@@DeadDodgeGarage dude just keep on keeping on. That's all I ask. Rock on
Great content sir, you bought the most beatiful automobile of all time in my opinion
My opinion too. I fell in love with the look the first time I saw it, and that got me into cars and pretty much decided the course of my life. It’s really important to me - and I have wanted my own ever since. Thank you!
That was a great show! I never heard of you before, I just seen the '68 Charger and had to click on it. Isn't it always that way. My God, this video is a year old. I will add you to my favorites! By the way, on TH-cam there is a show called Nicks Garage out of Montreal. He specializes on old Dodge performance muscle cars. He is excellent to watch, all the cars he works on for his clients and even has his own dyno room. If you ever need help, he's the one. Anyways, I got to add you to my favorites and catch up on your shows
I am well familiar with Nick. Haha. Yes, this was last summer - but I’ve got all kinds of other Mopar projects and adventures going on. Thanks!
rear tires way too big, they need to tuck under the wheel well, get a reverse rim and they will tuck in real ncie, I had 10" x 16 cragars on the rear of a 442 then 8" x 15 up front, tucked right in handled and drove very well, good corner speed as well, they should tuck right in as well but if you want 12's you will need a reverse style rim or an offset center that pulle em in towards the differential.. ncie car man.. lucky dog!
One more inch of back spacing would have fit the 295 fully inside the quarter lip and still cleared the leaf. I am not wasting my hard earned money on replacement wheels I don’t even like. I’ve got my eye on something more my style that is nice enough to bolt on there. Surprise surprise, it’s a set of Cragars. Thank you!
Hopefully you'll change the rear gearing (which will probably fix the speedometer error).
I’ve changed it back to the factory 3.23 ratio, but the speedo still reads very high somehow. The height of the oversized rear tire should make it read low, if anything, so I’m sure the speedo gear was also changed.
'67, '68 the best GM, Ford, Chrysler....
Liked your trip now that your home FIX THOSE BRAKES. y😁our rite though proper master cylinder and a new proportional valve and you'll stop on a dime. Wheel balance and check universals and you will be ready for another trip. l too have a 69 dodge check my profile has a picture of it there. Mine was a pig with lipstick on it but a year and a half and she;s looking good now.
Brakes have actually continued to work quite well… except for a slight leak at the front left. I’ve put a couple thousand miles on it now. Changed rear gears - had 4.30s, now 3.23s. Changed bad rear U-joint. Vibration is still there - fairly sure it’s tires, which I will be changing anyway to fix the rub. Mine is definitely lipstick on a pig, but at least the important stuff is solid and functional.
I thought the gaskets were leaking your acceleration was OK but not potent I actually seen a black on black 68 charger 383 R/T the guy put it together without gaskets! I could not believe how someone could Forget the gaskets a rule check oil n gaskets filters and baking soda to keep calcium off the battery terminal posts
‘68 R/Ts didn’t have 383s. I kinda just did a video about that 😅 factory, there were no exhaust manifold gaskets… but they sure had valve cover gaskets! Haha.
I had that exact ride once in a freshly purchased firebird only there where no lights in front and it was an 89 Formula totally different league of vehicle. Mine only costed 500 bucks tho. Ya can't mess with that dawg. What a great car you have there.
Yeah there aren’t many $500 Chargers left these days 😅 nice!
Brother, love your videos. i have a 73 440 cuda 4 speed . just spent 3 years building the new engine. its in and running. and a beast. what do you think of the Quick fuel carb? keep the videos coming. thanks. and i love your charger.
That’s awesome. Quick fuel is good stuff! I have always had good luck with them. And thanks for watching!