'66 Buick Back From The Dead! - HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 5

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
  • On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, we raise a '66 Buick from the dead. After spending 33 years sitting outside in the desert, the broken down Buick Special is revived by David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan of HOT ROD and Rick Pewe of 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine.
    Rick's mother bought the car when it was near new and parked it when the transmission failed in 1978. In 2011, the guys spent two and a half days wrenching on the car, with the hopes of driving it home from Phoenix to Los Angeles. Come along for the ride and see what happens!
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  • @znejnejco123
    @znejnejco123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Don't you just love it when Freiburger says "mint".

    • @ChristmasCrustacean1
      @ChristmasCrustacean1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Neil Ozzieznej BAM

    • @jtriegel
      @jtriegel 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hell yeah I love a smart ass lol

    • @Trabant601L
      @Trabant601L 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i love when he says "we could die"

    • @sharkycat1096
      @sharkycat1096 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Neil Ozzieznej yet when Rick says it, it's not the same.

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some little boys from Haggard starting saying it too. But man..they are the worst mechanics

  • @johnkoski1652
    @johnkoski1652 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    this is how road kill all began its still timeless video adventure, they should make vacation package like this

  • @a1duzit
    @a1duzit 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Its crazy how wheels and a drop could make a car look that good

  • @ShortyLaVen
    @ShortyLaVen 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite cars I've ever owned was my '66 LeSabre. 340, ST400... It was given to me by my shop teacher's aunt when I was in high school. In two days we had a rebuilt 340 dropped in, cleaned up the trans, all the brakes done, new fluids.. I drove that car for almost a year before someone wrecked into it last winter. The Buick 300/340 is a really underappriciated motor! I got 23mpg highway, and put maybe 35-40,000 miles on it in the 8 months or so it was on the road. Man, I miss that car.

  • @PhattyMo
    @PhattyMo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "Dude,that doesn't taste right"

  • @Taydrum
    @Taydrum 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Freiburger and Pewe are together, they absolutely feed off of each other.
    "mint" "MINT"
    "Flawless" "flawless"

  • @MotorTrendWatch
    @MotorTrendWatch  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! We love making them.

  • @slurp812
    @slurp812 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a blue 1967 Buick Special, hard top. But still this brinks back memories! We called it the Bu-Dog

  • @TechSeller
    @TechSeller 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hats off to all of the unseen people that make the road kill show happen too....TY everyone.....I soooo enjoy your shows!

  • @boingkster
    @boingkster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many Roadkill firsts: "Mint!" "Implement of bashing," "Well orchestrated machine," "Look at the action on that!" "It's 10pm and we're going to pack it in for the night..." *Brake Check* and... most importantly... "YES!!!"

  • @TechSeller
    @TechSeller 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great show guys! I love all the classics, I have always been a big Buick fan but also love all of the other classics. Road kill rocks! HATS OFF TO YOU both, DAVE AND MIKE, You guys have a great chemistry that makes this show Great and unique!

  • @GoldGraffitiKing
    @GoldGraffitiKing 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "like a glove" as he tosses sheet metal signs over the floor boards...... AHHAHA

  • @paulsmangelsdorf
    @paulsmangelsdorf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This HAS to be where Roadkill came from

  • @RobotJustice
    @RobotJustice 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I love this car. My mother had a '68 Buick, so looking at this thing just brings me back.

  • @StewMM
    @StewMM 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the engine to still work after all those years is just amazing.

  • @noflrs
    @noflrs 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE BEST SHOW ON MOTOR TREND

  • @Rebel9668
    @Rebel9668 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have a '68 Buick Special Deluxe. It was a 4 door sedan and had a roof, but it was the same color and I loved that old car, lol.

  • @KB9813
    @KB9813 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This should've been the first episode of roadkill.

    • @TJrcTX
      @TJrcTX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think it is the first episode of roadkill that never aired

  • @suregrip413
    @suregrip413 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the video as much as reading the article awhile back. Thanks.

  • @thebigsee1547
    @thebigsee1547 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If this was a vacation package adventure I would pay for it!

  • @danbrennan2772
    @danbrennan2772 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    the signs for the floor inspired me to patch my floor with an old license plate. Awesome idea. love theses guys

  • @FasterthaMyou
    @FasterthaMyou 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I thought Rick was kinda welling up after the maiden voyage. Sweet ride, guys!

  • @WBatte1
    @WBatte1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A couple thoughts. You should have known that the wheel cylinders would fail when they bled themselves, the seals let the air trapped past so it was just a matter of time. I like to use a remote oil filter kit in the gas line instead of numerous smaller filters. They trap more crap before plugging and time to change it spin one off spin he new one on. I use a paint strainer on a funnel to reclaim the gas in the filter after changing.

  • @InvincibleExtremes
    @InvincibleExtremes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    literaly just brought back to life a 1966 buick skylark with the 300 buick here in hawaii...

  • @danesderelicts
    @danesderelicts 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to you guys now I know what to do when gas starts to overflow the carb.

  • @Jon38
    @Jon38 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I subscribe to 4wheel & Offroad and love it when Pewe digs up some ancient jeep from his backyard and goes wheeling. Great job on these episodes guys.

  • @labtide
    @labtide 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe they didn't change the Wheel Clyinders and hoses to start with they already had the parts. No way i would have driven out the driveway without changing them.Love the show.

  • @YouKilledKenny415
    @YouKilledKenny415 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your shows are my favorite method of procrastination haha.

  • @STARSHIPTROOP
    @STARSHIPTROOP 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the remote starter, had to do that myself some while back

  • @Shakerhood69
    @Shakerhood69 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, the Article in Hot Rod was fun to read too!

  • @zeek3177
    @zeek3177 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    throws rail road sign on driver side floor board says "like a glove" LOLOLOLOL

  • @westofeden
    @westofeden 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing what these guys can accomplish in that amount of time.

  • @spencerd3696
    @spencerd3696 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the floorboards, it’s fantastic

  • @nopenope1186
    @nopenope1186 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos. I must say though this makes me realize how bad my 1964 Impala is as a daily driver. Glad I park it most of the time.

  • @mudwiser1391
    @mudwiser1391 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video borders on Greatness!!! If I was to describe this video in one word, that word would be "AMERICA".

  • @omni100won
    @omni100won 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was afraid that thing would collapse on the ground because of the rusty body. Man, you guys are brave!

  • @martorambo5707
    @martorambo5707 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES KEEPIN IT LIKE IT IS YOU GUYS RULE !!

  • @Autofanatic28
    @Autofanatic28 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Can't wait!

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT piece. Loved it. Look forward to updates on this car. Awesome.

  • @K31TH3R
    @K31TH3R 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are amazing guys. This is SO much better than Top Gear U.S. that they should honestly be ashamed, they're nowhere near same level as this, this is quality.
    This is what automotive shows SHOULD be. Not dainty pretty boys who think they look great on camera, but guys who know their sh*t and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.

  • @flectz
    @flectz 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great series.. best car channel on youtube

  • @demonsparkx
    @demonsparkx 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:47 LMFAO man, what a shopvac!

  • @CanRex13
    @CanRex13 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    that buick looks nice in my opinion

  • @oldschool1928
    @oldschool1928 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best part at 6:14. Great job guys!

  • @agrove304
    @agrove304 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That buick was cherry man. I can't wait to see what you guys do too it in the future. Also, can't wait to see it at the autocross. Could you talk about autocross information and how to get into the races.

  • @ChrisHargrave23
    @ChrisHargrave23 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything is too nice for Finnegan! :)

  • @1ZYPHER3
    @1ZYPHER3 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    man i love this series its great keep them coming

  • @Zaneshadows
    @Zaneshadows 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here's a challenge: Find an '87 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and bring it back to life! I love those old wagons, and I have one myself.

  • @watchyourr6172
    @watchyourr6172 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So this is roadkill before roadkill was a thing? :D

    • @jefffrey7825
      @jefffrey7825 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +YZFmotoWolf First Roadkill aired in Feb 2012, This was aired in April 2012,

  • @scottboyer8450
    @scottboyer8450 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    10:10 Then it happened...ROADKILL!

  • @BrianRussTVC
    @BrianRussTVC 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    PLEASE Please PLEASE!!!! more content like this!!!

  • @sonoma314
    @sonoma314 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys have all the fun

  • @TheKillerPoncho
    @TheKillerPoncho 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love love these videos!!!! I cant get enough!!!! Great work guys!!!!

  • @bikingnutcase0
    @bikingnutcase0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    its a remote starter switch. it looks fancy but all it actually is, is a push-to-make switch with two wires and a pair of crocodile clips. you clip one croc clip onto the battery feed to the starter motor, the other onto the starter motor solenoid, press the button and the engine will crank over. if you have the ignition switch turned on it will start and run. you can do the same with a screwdriver or other metal implement so long as you're careful not to short-circuit anything.

  • @CalliVR
    @CalliVR 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    ''MOM! I'm going to the Dessert to dig a Buick.''

  • @KodyRobinson1
    @KodyRobinson1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guy are the best!

  • @bduff007
    @bduff007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah Homeless Dave has shoes on, how respectable

  • @MotorTrendWatch
    @MotorTrendWatch  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming April 20!

  • @martyhandley4456
    @martyhandley4456 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that car isnt Roadkill! Its got the damn hood on it. I have always loved the buicks, refined as designed

    • @danilzy
      @danilzy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you watch the older, longer version of this episode they actually take the hood of.
      So roadkill indeed !

    • @Kristo99
      @Kristo99 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, on hot rod network channel

  • @sergioduenas2583
    @sergioduenas2583 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 66 2 door wildcat! It's on construction! Can't wait it's not a drop top but I'm ok with!

  • @idak12
    @idak12 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from australia and you guys are very funny but cool.

  • @bomesh3an
    @bomesh3an 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I have the mechanical knowledge that you have guys.thumps up .you are My idol
    greeting from Saudi Arabia .

  • @gunitindaclub
    @gunitindaclub 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    did he say, "hit the autocross?" in a 66 buick special? daring!

  • @jrod78415
    @jrod78415 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first episode of roadkill awesome

  • @jm0n55
    @jm0n55 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    that thing actually looks pretty good!

  • @hardtackjack
    @hardtackjack 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job! You guys should come fix my Cutlass!

  • @9000eldiablo
    @9000eldiablo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:03 that doesn't taste right...XD lol...classic!!

  • @TexasDragRacingVideo
    @TexasDragRacingVideo 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Service! Product just as described - Super Fast Shipping - Will buy from again...Highly Recommend - A++++++++++++++++

  • @jon8336
    @jon8336 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think that Buick looks cool tbh.

  • @Peaceby2027
    @Peaceby2027 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    American men, motors, and SPIRIT can do anything.

  • @kevinbacon8716
    @kevinbacon8716 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy shit. David actually wore shoes back then.

  • @christopherpalmatier6479
    @christopherpalmatier6479 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the sheet metal bender

  • @kadenwatt2033
    @kadenwatt2033 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As of Sunday August 23, 2020 --- Freiburger has put the Buick up for sale.

  • @SalahDemeer007
    @SalahDemeer007 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved the rims! cool car.

  • @wilcothefox
    @wilcothefox 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are for real car lovers.

  • @netrioter
    @netrioter 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had a 65 skylark sedan with the 300 2 speed....the trans was awesome....dual range first gear...the Super Turbine 300...variable vane torque converter

  • @tf68charger
    @tf68charger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The unofficial first roadkill

  • @TommyZTrains
    @TommyZTrains 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    REALLY Enjoyed this !!

  • @MrBlackbutang
    @MrBlackbutang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Buick

  • @GooglFascists
    @GooglFascists 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    1987 isn't OLD. Find a 1971 Custom Cruiser, the one you could
    load 4x8 sheets of plywood into and still close the neat clamshell
    tailgate, (the one where the glass went up into the top and the
    gate rolled down under the body).
    I had 3 of those we used for A/C service and in our remodeling
    business. 455 V-8, fully loaded, 9 passenger, 5,100 #, 15 mpg
    on the highway.
    The '87s were new stuff, lower power and weight with a GM
    motor. Last true Oldsmobile V-8 rolled out of Lansing in 1974.

  • @CalPhotoGuy
    @CalPhotoGuy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I'm the 79th person to give a thumb down after realizing this is a highlight reel from something I've already seen? Cool.

  • @stranotech1
    @stranotech1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that is a beautiful car!

  • @multigilligman
    @multigilligman 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn this makes me want to go out and build an old car right now!!!!!!

  • @PeterReginald
    @PeterReginald 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show!

  • @looklookerlooking
    @looklookerlooking 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This should have been a Roadkill episode.

  • @penguabob
    @penguabob 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:20 "We got fluid in the rear end" lol

  • @JamimaNumba1
    @JamimaNumba1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are so unreal that I feel as if I'm watching a TV Show! :O

  • @paulschiska7110
    @paulschiska7110 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The water pump... Mint😀

  • @AuchNein
    @AuchNein 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its got floor pans like a 66 Mustang...lol

  • @tehZvxGamerz
    @tehZvxGamerz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I feel pretty safe in this, this is good." hahahaha

  • @elden2003
    @elden2003 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @id104335409
    @id104335409 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leaving the top down can get you a face slap!

  • @ratrodramblin
    @ratrodramblin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats crazy is how short the studs are on the drums you would think you couldnt get the lug nuts on. also the studs are pressed into the drums. only time ive seen than is on my 47 chevy 1/2 ton.

  • @lionieg
    @lionieg 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool those motors are beast go buick!

  • @letsgetmehealthy
    @letsgetmehealthy 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one of these!

  • @prisoneralex2752
    @prisoneralex2752 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these videos, keep them coming!

  • @est351
    @est351 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do videos like this in Argentina I own a 1970 Dodge GTX, awesome looking car

  • @mackenziehopkinson
    @mackenziehopkinson 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is basicly roadkill with a different name woho

  • @JakeTheSnakeProductions
    @JakeTheSnakeProductions 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    that thing is awesome as frig!

  • @cowboyassass1n
    @cowboyassass1n 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    wish I could find deals like that!! diamond in the rough!