How A Few Upgrades Got This '72 Dodge Charger Back On The Road

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
  • Mack Metcalf and his '72 Dodge Charger are the latest to have help from our Driveway Rescue team. This time, Mike and Pat head out with the Nissan van filled with RockAuto.com parts and see how they can lend a hand.
    The main issues with Mack's car are the cracked dash and it's running hot. But along with the cooling system, belts, and dash, the guys also help him out with some new shocks to help it ride smoother.
    Thanks to RockAuto.com and Nissan we're able to bring the van full of parts needed to help these viewers out. Be sure to enter your vehicle for Driveway Rescue here. #RockAuto #Nissan #IntelligentMobility
    You can sign up to be considered for Driveway Rescue here: bit.ly/2TGRMgw
    For more on Nissan Commercial Vehicles, visit: pntv.us/lnk_397...
    For more on RockAuto, visit: pntv.us/lnk_cc5...
    Websites:
    www.PowerNatio...
    www.PowerBlock...
    Facebook Pages:
    PowerNation - / powernationtv
    PowerBlock - / powerblocktv
    PowerNation Daily - / powernationdaily
    Detroit Muscle - / detroitmuscletv
    Engine Power - / enginepowertv
    Truck Tech - / trucktechtv
    Xtreme Off Road - / xtremeoffroadtv
    Twitter:
    PowerNation - / powernationtv
    PowerBlock - / powerblocktv
    Instagram:
    PowerNation - @PowerNationTV
    PowerBlock - @PowerBlockTV
    For more on PowerNation, check out PN+ at bit.ly/2oTCIyJ

ความคิดเห็น • 103

  • @ericriddle467
    @ericriddle467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey that's pretty cool to help people out like that good job guys

  • @davidking8968
    @davidking8968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good to see the charger running and driving good.great work.everone.

  • @xxerkxxxxocxx6615
    @xxerkxxxxocxx6615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    In the beginning he says “it has a huge overheating problem, it doesn’t like leaving the driveway” then says “he daily drives it to work” whattttt

    • @Adierit
      @Adierit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well to be fair, he only said it doesn't like leaving the driveway, not that it doesn't leave the driveway at all.

    • @413x398
      @413x398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He probably works at the dispensary right down the street on the corner there.

    • @the6thsenz955
      @the6thsenz955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he probably work close to home

    • @robvoyles
      @robvoyles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      those cars could take it, i drove a 72 roadrunner 383 with a blown head gasket and overheating from Virginia to Tennessee and it made it with out quitting.

  • @frawgsgarage9146
    @frawgsgarage9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to own this car! I am glad its seeing the road again!

    • @frawgsgarage9146
      @frawgsgarage9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you decide to sell it I would like a shot at buying it back.

  • @randyhammett4467
    @randyhammett4467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Considering it's age someone went to the junkyard and found some '73-'74 taillights and maybe that Rallye hood. It is a big block engine. It probably overheats once it gets out of the driveway and takes longer to get to work. Don't forget Rock Auto is sponsoring the segment. No problem drilling hole in t'stat. Finding parts for body of '72 is harder than the more plentiful '73-'74 models. A lot will interchange. Let's don't nitpick a daily driver.

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see RockAuto sponsor a show like this, it gives the public hope. Guess its my turn for support so will subscribe

  • @kj197734
    @kj197734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rockauto, rockauto, rockauto, and more rockauto. I think we get it that you can get parts from rockauto. I just don't get how all of these people buy all of these vehicles and don't have any clue to change parts. Especially when it is a classic car that parts are easy to change.

    • @neilwhitmore
      @neilwhitmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rockauto didn't have parts for my 74 charger :/

  • @firenguyen517
    @firenguyen517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is in good hands 🙌 for sure. Love PowerNation!!!

  • @tomcrosby6332
    @tomcrosby6332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best looking rear quarter window

  • @jesse111487
    @jesse111487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awsome that you help out normal average citizens

  • @drivexyz2297
    @drivexyz2297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    he was a hipster before hipstering was a thing

  • @phw340
    @phw340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Darn spell check! Meant cowl induction! Looks great!

  • @roknroy1
    @roknroy1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    engine needs at least 34 degrees total timing for best results

    • @littlerhino2006
      @littlerhino2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably had a failing head gasket, this was just a RockAuto commercial

    • @mickangio16
      @mickangio16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. If had 24°of advance in distributor shoulda set idle timing to 12-14° for a total of 36-38°. Retarded timing also makes engine run hotter!

    • @terryschnereger8531
      @terryschnereger8531 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Meh meh meh who you calling a retard??😳

  • @mjdhnao8502
    @mjdhnao8502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless you folks

  • @chuckvancour8881
    @chuckvancour8881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey fellas I got a 73 charger I could use some help on

  • @jenseninterceptors
    @jenseninterceptors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy has a pretty nice home and other cars in the driveway but I get that the PN crew liked the car because I do too LOL

    • @paulhoskins7852
      @paulhoskins7852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It could be his parents' house and other cars.... ya never know!

  • @sdmoparmaninsd6713
    @sdmoparmaninsd6713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    also 30 total is way too low for a low comp 400, should be 32-35 depending on fuel quality

    • @petersouthernboy6327
      @petersouthernboy6327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You really think he’d notice an extra five hp on a tired clapped out 47 year old motor ?

    • @sdmoparmaninsd6713
      @sdmoparmaninsd6713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@petersouthernboy6327 5 degrees is a bit more than 5hp, so yes he would. Also retarded timing will cause the car to overheat as well...

  • @Canuckrz
    @Canuckrz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    5:27 ...or you could just buy a quality thermostat that has a jiggle valve built into it instead of buying the $3 one

    • @kunu98
      @kunu98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was thinking the same thing. I got one from autozone for $9, it had a jiggle valve built right in it.

  • @sherriculmore6242
    @sherriculmore6242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great!.....need more shots of the whole car in between work...coooool

  • @phw340
    @phw340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a cool induction hood scoop from a Z28?
    Love these driveway rescues! Come rescue my ‘72 Challenger Rallye!!!! Heeeellllppppp!!!!

    • @markg7030
      @markg7030 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it's a late 1970's Z-28 power bulge. It looks good on the MOPAR!

    • @revolutionday1
      @revolutionday1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@markg7030 You should get your eyes checked, if you think that garbage "looks good".

    • @robvoyles
      @robvoyles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 72 Rallye Looks showroom, with 12500 miles

  • @everettmccullough2655
    @everettmccullough2655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad to see all that work done! But I'm surprised a man with that sweet of a beard needed a pit crew.

  • @paullodge4310
    @paullodge4310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Similar problems on my Charger. Which is a 72. Come on over guys. We'll make a day of it and then go for a drive.

  • @stickit2theman1
    @stickit2theman1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, I would KILL for a beard like that. What's your secret, Mack???

  • @chargerdave2046
    @chargerdave2046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just curious, are you planning on trying to get him a proper front and rear bumper plus grilles and taillights ?. Would look a tad nicer with the 72 set up.

    • @SophiaAphrodite
      @SophiaAphrodite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      1972 had 3 different styles of grilles and tail lights depending on the model and production month. Front had the hideaway, the grille with a silver loop, to the black out loop and black out and typical 73' style grille. Same with the tail lights. They varied from the solid, to the angled, to the 73' versions some blacked out and some not. My guess this was a late production model.

    • @robvoyles
      @robvoyles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is the correct grills and tail lights.

    • @robvoyles
      @robvoyles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SophiaAphrodite also had the Rallye which i have.

    • @chargerdave2046
      @chargerdave2046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robvoyles No, it is not!. Those are 73-74 grilles and taillights

  • @kevins4426
    @kevins4426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want some ice cream

  • @218422100
    @218422100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sure wish you'd show up and help me with my 1974 Charger SE....😎💯

  • @chikechovis2499
    @chikechovis2499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this a rockauto.com commercial?

    • @paulhoskins7852
      @paulhoskins7852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who do you think sponsored the show?

  • @junk77hd
    @junk77hd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 95 Buick Roadmaster. I know it's not a muscle car to all. But it's a project that I picked to build as s sleeper/daily. Need help

  • @michaelstrangefranke7002
    @michaelstrangefranke7002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Higgins is cool

  • @americanpatriot2.06
    @americanpatriot2.06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A plastic cover to hide the original dash. So they just put some cheap plastic on like a band aid. Needs a replacement OEM dash!

  • @wcollins4974
    @wcollins4974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe you were right there an didn't do the timing chain set ???
    Now when it goes out and usually soon. It all comes back off agin and will cost him an arm an a leg to have done !!!
    And what 6,8 more bolts an future problem solved !!!!!
    Some people just have to learn the hard way !!!

    • @petersouthernboy6327
      @petersouthernboy6327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree that timing chains are wear items - but it’s certainly more involved than “6-8 more bolts”. You have to drop the front of the oil pan, the front crossmember, and pull the crankshaft dampener.

  • @joeschlotthauer840
    @joeschlotthauer840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Dash cover, really.....

    • @qwertyu3864
      @qwertyu3864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Forreal 🤦🏽‍♂️🤧

    • @terryschnereger8531
      @terryschnereger8531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep, best $120💵 investment I have ever spent on my 74 Charger.

    • @rolandob4492
      @rolandob4492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Terry Schnereger it’s gay

    • @terryschnereger8531
      @terryschnereger8531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rolandob4492 i was on a beer budget.🍺💵

    • @terryschnereger8531
      @terryschnereger8531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rolandob4492 I'll sell you my car??

  • @veggiej35
    @veggiej35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you guys sponsor me for so new suspension upgrades on my 64 1/2 k code mustang located in Los Angeles

  • @chevycaprice8956
    @chevycaprice8956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man if the owner dont look like joe dirt 😁😁😁

    • @paulhoskins7852
      @paulhoskins7852 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe dirt with a really long beard and a soft-spoken, gentlemanly manner?

    • @dontellgucci1117
      @dontellgucci1117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No no no

  • @kunu98
    @kunu98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m sure the average guy gets thermostats and hoses from autozone and amazon for shocks and other parts

  • @dlucas527
    @dlucas527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way nice car!

  • @thomasdeangelo1655
    @thomasdeangelo1655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did I hear that right a AC Delco alternator on a mopar? LOL

  • @sdmoparmaninsd6713
    @sdmoparmaninsd6713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    72 with 73-74 grills and tail lights :|

    • @SophiaAphrodite
      @SophiaAphrodite 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1972 had 3 different styles of grilles and tail lights depending on the model and production month. Front had the hideaway, the grille with a silver loop, to the black out loop and black out and typical 73' style grille. Same with the tail lights. They varied from the solid, to the angled, to the 73' versions some blacked out and some not. My guess this was a late production model.

  • @tjclt250r
    @tjclt250r 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like a GM A body under the cover...70 GTO MAYBE?? is that a 79 Z28 scoop on the charger??? WTF MAN...I like the green Suzuki Quadracer

    • @revolutionday1
      @revolutionday1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that hood thong looks absolutely trash.

  • @robertcard8200
    @robertcard8200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its a 73 or 74 but its not a 72 i had one and the front grill had round head light rings those are a 73 head light rings and the tail lights are not a 72 i look in the junk yard for a new tail light and it was different your project is a 73 to a 75 72 was the only year of the tail lights it had

    • @chetparker8251
      @chetparker8251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, it's a '72 with '73 or '74 grille and taillights put on it - just like several earlier comment posters have said. Check out the side rear window shape. That shape was only available on the '72 (and '71) models.

    • @robertcard8200
      @robertcard8200 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chetparker8251 so why not use the correct grill a tail lights for that year

    • @chetparker8251
      @chetparker8251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertcard8200 Good question, but one that you would have to ask the owner. However, if I had to guess I'd say the car had an accident back in the day and the 1973 parts were available cheaper and/or more locally than the 1972 parts as repair items.

    • @robhaunui3343
      @robhaunui3343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly ! Look at the C-pillar...it's a '72 !

  • @morrismckinnon6047
    @morrismckinnon6047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He needed help for that? If I called friends for these jobs I'de be laughed out the room! Very cool car though, the man has taste at least, but if you're going to run an old car, know how to do the basics... wait, it's a forty year old car, it's all basic!

    • @neilwhitmore
      @neilwhitmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think it's all basic man

    • @littlerhino2006
      @littlerhino2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably had a failing head gasket, this was just a RockAuto commercial

  • @VegasBuggMan
    @VegasBuggMan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Daily driver with no plates? 🤔

    • @CanadaBud23
      @CanadaBud23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's called,.. No want plate on TV. Do you even have two brain cells to rub together?

  • @Mark-om4jr
    @Mark-om4jr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that is a 1973 charger

    • @robhaunui3343
      @robhaunui3343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Look at the C-pillar...straight away,that tells you it's not a '73.

  • @cobadogeats
    @cobadogeats 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big block Mopar with 30 degrees total timing? they usually like 36-38, run like a dog without it.

    • @littlerhino2006
      @littlerhino2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably had a failing head gasket, this was just a RockAuto commercial

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that guy has a huge Beard.

    • @revolutionday1
      @revolutionday1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The guy is literally a caricature of a character.

  • @BALrider1Steve
    @BALrider1Steve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Over heat and they do the cheap dash cover crap

  • @neilwhitmore
    @neilwhitmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    72 charger with 73 tail lights? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, also whats with the hood?

    • @tjclt250r
      @tjclt250r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know man that looks like a 79 z28 hood scoop WTF

    • @neilwhitmore
      @neilwhitmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tjclt250r something isn't right

    • @SophiaAphrodite
      @SophiaAphrodite 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1972 had 3 different styles of grilles and tail lights depending on the model and production month. Front had the hideaway, the grille with a silver loop, to the black out loop and black out and typical 73' style grille. Same with the tail lights. They varied from the solid, to the angled, to the 73' versions some blacked out and some not. My guess this was a late production model.

  • @sdmoparmaninsd6713
    @sdmoparmaninsd6713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8- 1/4 diff = :(

    • @maxmowers1434
      @maxmowers1434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sdmoparman in SD it would be a lot better with a slant six and a 7 1/4 rear diff

  • @kevinhawley3303
    @kevinhawley3303 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    that guy from rockauto so full of shit xD

  • @CHEVYCAMARO4GEN
    @CHEVYCAMARO4GEN 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe it’s true, they only pick people with money who are just lazy

  • @artjones2498
    @artjones2498 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont voice my opinion much...but if this guy cant replace a water pump..thermostat...and radiator....on a car like this????...he shouldnt own 1...thats all basic basic...work

  • @GJ-DT
    @GJ-DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Weird vid