One of my favourite details for sure, and one of the most satisfying! It was awesome seeing how thrilled the new owner was! Hopefully he gets it back on the road soon! Have a great weekend everyone! Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! And check out the new Yard Geek video too! 😎
A trick to remove rust from chrome... Coke cola and aluminum foil... I use to use this trick on my motorcycle when the chrome would start showing rust spots.
You did an excellent job with my old car 💕 My son is extremely happy with your detailed work & I am very impressed -looking forward to him taking me for a little ride in the old street rod ... Luckily she's in the right hands now, he's extremely adept with engines so she's going to have a great life from here on out ❤️
Here's a fun fact regarding the '74 Challenger, it was the last year for this generation of the Challenger because of the oil crisis so Dodge just assembled many models using parts that would belong to higher models. One of the more famous '74 Challengers is a burgundy one with a black vinyl top that belonged to Bruce Hudson, a 22 year old deckhand who tragically passed away on board the infamous Columbia steamer, Edmund Fitzgerald which sank on November 10th, 1975. After his death, his mother Ruth drove it before selling it, History Mustery Man discovered it a few years ago and it's in bone stock condition, in the ownership of a guy who later met and reunited Ruth with the car before she passed away from old age. Great video so far Mitch!
I've seen the Challenger you are talking about at a few car shows but none in several years he would have a sign that you could read the story about the car it's a beauty for sure
I honestly feel like youre doing a great service to the classic muscle car genre by helping to keep them alive and going, and being a part of the restoration process to help get these gems back on the road for the owners and others to enjoy!
I am an Old School Chevy guy, but I am delighted to see this classic Mopar come back to life. I hope the owner carries out his plans for a restoration, as he has got a great start from The Detail Geek!
I’m three years into restoring a ’74 Challenger. You can find a ton of aftermarket parts built to OEM specs. It’s good to see another one getting ready for the road. Likely a 318 in there now but if it is a 340 (couldn’t tell) I’d try to rebuild the motor if it’s salvageable. A 340 six pack is a great setup.
I'd agree, that looks like a 318. I used to have an '80 1/2 that had the more or less the same motor in it. What's the big one they had back then, like a 426 Hemi?
@@samragsdale2301 426 Hemi would have had the most HP @425 but the biggest motor they put in was the 440 @390 HP. Both those numbers were fudged as they low balled them to help buyers get insurance. 6-pack 440's routinely dyno'd well over 410 HP.
You know, every time you get a car like this in I think it’s impossible to clean a mess this bad and every time you prove me wrong. I’m delighted that this the case as I get so much enjoyment from these transformations. Watching the dirt come off with the pressure washer was super satisfying! What a great detail, thanks so much for sharing this beauty!
❤❤❤ To make a statement, I used to thoroughly detail my own car, no matter the original shape of the car. Our neighbor would make fun saying that I was going to wash the paint off the car. I thought it was funny too. I have always had pride in my vehicles. If you take care of your own car or truck, it will take care of you. The only other person that I would trust detailing my truck, would be this man. I love watching this channel because it's how I have always detailed my vehicles. I have not been kind to my body and it takes me so much longer than it used to, but heck not like I'm busy anymore. Great job on this beauty!!!
I’m a 21 y/o woman and I love watching cleaning videos for the satisfaction and I *was* here for that at first, but now I’ve learned a lot about how to wash cars just watching your channel! I’m definitely subscribing to your new channel as well, I have a feeling I’ll get some knowledge about yard work as well from you! Love your videos ❤
@@lynnjasen9727Mopar cars get serious rust issues above the beltline only dipped. In primer when ASSEMBLED TO THAT POINT then they are made left to have no paint under roofs and fenders. Ets dash 😊
She's a beauty. I have to admit, I got a little misty eyed seeing her shine again. I'm glad someone is going to give her some loving. I really do enjoy that you do a mix of barn finds and newer cars.
I love watching you detail those old cars! I regret now selling my 69 Chevy Nova that I wanted to restore, but too many engine problems and not enough money to repair it.
Mitch your attention to detail is amazing. I think you are OCD. But you never disappoint on-the vehicle you detail. You are a wizard. Thanks for the opportunity to watch these videos.
Soooo beautiful!! wish I could see it when it's fully restored and oh my gosh, that body was so straight...I think this is my favorite of all time! great job Mitch! have a great weekend!
WOW!!!!! Mitch you did a superlative job on this Dodge Challenger, making it look new again! You always do a super job on every detail. Have a great weekend.
My absolute favorite muscle car. My first love had a '72 Challenger, red with black stripes, black roof, white interior. To me, this is the most beautiful car ever produced. The detail and the chrome bumpers made this era of cars really stand out. Thanks for restoring this beauty and I wish that young man all the best in getting it up and running. Awesome detail work.... You breathed new life into this Challenger! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Those carpets cleaned up like new! Couldn’t tell many generations of mice had been all up in there haha. Shame the seats didn’t fare so well but they cleaned up nicely too. Another sterling job Mitch! Loved the customer’s reaction, must be so wonderful seeing his Mom’s car in a better state ❤
Hey Mitch, The Challenger looks great, the reaction was genuine and jazzed. I would have love to see it on the road again!!! 😍 As Always Amazing!!!🔥♥️💯
Lets go!! I get a detail geek video on my birthday!! 🎉 I’m so excited! What a pleasure to work on a classic car! Keep these great videos coming Mitch! Everyone have a great weekend!
Wow, you did such an amazing job of cleaning up this gem and showing off the diamond underneath all that dirt and grime. Another amazing transformation complete.
I agree with you. I refer to people who own classics like these and allow them to rot as automotive crypt keepers or automotive concentration camp runners… they are not people I admire.
Incredible transformation. 😁Would be cool to see a revisit of this car further down the line once it’s back on the road, as not everyday you get to see a 1974 challenger 😊
Nothing better than getting these beauties back on the road. Too bad a cover wasn't on that car, although the paint does look good. Nicely done, night and day difference.
absolutely love these cars from back in the day. The character and identity of cars back then, nothing today holds a candle to back then. Beautiful car!
You, sir, are a true craftsman! Watching your videos is the highlight of my week. I love watching the fantastic transformations the vehicles go through!
In a few time, all the abandoned vehicles will be clean. Like all the grass in Australia will be mowed, all the sidewalks clean… someday, blackheads and pimples are going to be just memories cheers to TH-cam for that
My dad bought a ‘74 Barracuda new and sold it just a couple years ago. We restored it in the 90’s. The seats were identical to those, torn up the same way. They just didn’t hold up. I can see the door panels were also painted black. The white interiors chalked up really badly, so most people painted them black. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. If only I could have bought his car……
It’s my car. The engine is not original. The engine is not rebuildable. I’ve been seeing this type of comment a lot "HOW COULD HE RUIN AN ORIGINAL CAR AND SWAP FOR A NEW HEMI" and the truth is I don’t care what people think. I want to drive it and enjoy it, I’ll never sell it so as far as “value” goes I don’t really care. It’s not an R/T or a T/A or a 1970, or a hemi car. It’s a base challenger from about the least desirable year out there. The car is special to me and I’m making it my own so kindly keep your rude comments to yourself.
I mean even then what is that a base 318? if it was from the period it was probably choked or heavily detuned so I don’t blame you for wanting to swap it out with something you’ll enjoy more and can get parts for easier. Heck might get better mpg with a modern hemi lol.
I haven’t watched your channel in a while, but wow does it feel amazing watching you from when you were filming on your driveway, to using your garage, to now what looks like a huge unit for cleaning these cars!! so grateful to have watched your journey! 🤍
My dad has a car that was in a garage for 9 years before we finally decided to get it running again. This is it's 3rd engine due to incorrect tuning from a shop and in conclusion the engine getting ruined, it was in the garage waiting for the new engine with my uncles friend before they had a falling out. I feel very soft over this car because it helped me and my dad form a connection we didn't have much before ever since I got an interest in cars. I'll simply say without a cover it was a good amount of dust on it, it probably sighed in relief when we first washed it 😅
"He's gonna replace the motor-" Why? "I'm sure that there are replacement options available for a car like this today-" Not true. Nick's Garage was definitely an eye opener to this one, but getting parts for a car this age is damn near impossible. Nick does definitely have his guys who know how to make replica upholstery replacements if need be.
Mitch, I had a 1971 Challenger 440 six pack and 4 speed stick. Plum crazy, white convertible top and white interior. It was one of my favorite cars. I only wish I kept it…
WOW! I never cease to be amazed at the heights the automotive industry has reached; with proper care, a car that is over 50+ years old can look as good as new!! Unbelievable!
I found a 1974 Ford Torino around 2006 on ebay. The car was sitting in a field in Riverside CA. I bought it, took it home and cleaned it up also. It's now a Starsky and Hutch replica!!!!❤
That car just screams for a full mechanical restoration. It doesn't need any cosmetic work beyond new front seat covers, new shifter handle, and re-chrome those wheels. What a stunning example of a fifty year old car.
Love this car! Mitch when you were vacuuming the drivers side I was saying to myself he better get that annoying spider web after and I’m glad you did haha I have an eye for detail too 😅
Great Job!!! looks fantastic!!!`Good news for your client AMD makes all the body panels and Classic industries has all the interior panels, glass and tons of other parts for the E body. I have a 72 Cuda and a 68 Dart and have used parts from both places' good quality stuff. Hope they have a great time with the Challenger it came out beautiful!
To add an edge to the tire rim cleaning you can go in there with a special drill bit and strip it down to its previous metal shine. But that may go on the side of auto body rather than detailing. Anyway, love this show.
Dylan McCool's channel deals with old school muscle car rebuilds.. He'd probably be the perfect guy to get in touch with for muscle car parts that are OEM. I've watched some of his videos in the past and he didn't have much trouble finding car parts for a Dodge Charger he did along time back.
This is so interesting because so far I only watched your videos on cars that were completely dirtied up by careless use (smoking, work debris, mud etc) and it fascinates me how different the wear is on a car that was just set aside and forgotten. It totally makes sense, but while this car looked terrible at first glance it seems like most of the dirt is the kind that is rather easy to remove. It's not ground into the carpet and upholstery or smeared across every surface. The Escape from the most recent video from the outside looks much less dire but actually was so much more disgusting.
I WAS AN AUTO DETAILER.. ALSO HAD A 1972 340 CHALLENGER. ITS VERY GRATIFYING SEEING ALL YOUR HARD WORK MAKE SOMETHING EYE APPEALING . GREAT JOB!! WERE YOU ABLE TO ELIMINATE THE MOUSE URINE ODOR?
One of my favourite details for sure, and one of the most satisfying! It was awesome seeing how thrilled the new owner was! Hopefully he gets it back on the road soon!
Have a great weekend everyone! Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! And check out the new Yard Geek video too! 😎
Yes, Absolutely the owner excites loving to drive his favorite classic car on the road again. For sure 100%. 😊
Yes, this is a super nice car. I’m sure he would love to get on the road.
Hey mitch just curious are you ever going to make a music channel to fully show off your guitar skills
I have to say doing top to bottom doesn't really do anything to the dirt on the bottom
A trick to remove rust from chrome... Coke cola and aluminum foil... I use to use this trick on my motorcycle when the chrome would start showing rust spots.
You did an excellent job with my old car 💕 My son is extremely happy with your detailed work & I am very impressed -looking forward to him taking me for a little ride in the old street rod ... Luckily she's in the right hands now, he's extremely adept with engines so she's going to have a great life from here on out ❤️
Thank you! It was a blast to work on and it really did turn out great. Can't wait to see it back on the road!
Donna, it would be great if your son documented the transformation so we could watch as well. Please pass this request on to him. Thank you!
if you could, could you please ask him if he can document and record the restoration/build of the engine?
I love it when owners leave a sweet little comment😊!
Hopefully, all goes well with the restauration!😊🔨🔩⚙️🔧🪛🛠️🧿
What year is that Challenger? 73?
15:40 was praying that dangling insect was gonna get sucked up as he was doing the carpets XD
Yep. And he did it with his usual flair 😊
I couldn't stop looking at it 😂
I'm not a religious man, but I was thanking God!
@SergeSigouin neither could I lol.
I was praying it wouldn't get sucked up. 😢
Here's a fun fact regarding the '74 Challenger, it was the last year for this generation of the Challenger because of the oil crisis so Dodge just assembled many models using parts that would belong to higher models.
One of the more famous '74 Challengers is a burgundy one with a black vinyl top that belonged to Bruce Hudson, a 22 year old deckhand who tragically passed away on board the infamous Columbia steamer, Edmund Fitzgerald which sank on November 10th, 1975. After his death, his mother Ruth drove it before selling it, History Mustery Man discovered it a few years ago and it's in bone stock condition, in the ownership of a guy who later met and reunited Ruth with the car before she passed away from old age.
Great video so far Mitch!
how do you have all if this info? if this is true thats a pretty cool story
@@that_blobeye_sti look up History Mustery Man!
@@that_blobeye_sti, definitely true and kinda eerie story just knowing the back ground. It's all over the news internet and a book written about it.
I've seen the Challenger you are talking about at a few car shows but none in several years he would have a sign that you could read the story about the car it's a beauty for sure
@@davepelfrey3958 Bruce and David Weiss, whom also passed away in the sinking were supposed to go to Cali' once the shipping season was over.
I honestly feel like youre doing a great service to the classic muscle car genre by helping to keep them alive and going, and being a part of the restoration process to help get these gems back on the road for the owners and others to enjoy!
I am an Old School Chevy guy, but I am delighted to see this classic Mopar come back to life. I hope the owner carries out his plans for a restoration, as he has got a great start from The Detail Geek!
I’m three years into restoring a ’74 Challenger. You can find a ton of aftermarket parts built to OEM specs. It’s good to see another one getting ready for the road. Likely a 318 in there now but if it is a 340 (couldn’t tell) I’d try to rebuild the motor if it’s salvageable. A 340 six pack is a great setup.
It's a 2bbl carburetor on that engine, so it's a 318 car. 1974 was the first year for the 360 engine, 1973 the last for the 340.
I'd agree, that looks like a 318. I used to have an '80 1/2 that had the more or less the same motor in it. What's the big one they had back then, like a 426 Hemi?
@@samragsdale2301 426 Hemi would have had the most HP @425 but the biggest motor they put in was the 440 @390 HP. Both those numbers were fudged as they low balled them to help buyers get insurance. 6-pack 440's routinely dyno'd well over 410 HP.
@@pscartozzi that’s crazy that they could do that naturally aspirated and all back then. You’re really pretty knowledgeable, that’s awesome!
Those engines made a lot more power than that.. engines were vastly underrated back then.. the 426 Hemi was putting out more like 525hp..
You know, every time you get a car like this in I think it’s impossible to clean a mess this bad and every time you prove me wrong. I’m delighted that this the case as I get so much enjoyment from these transformations. Watching the dirt come off with the pressure washer was super satisfying! What a great detail, thanks so much for sharing this beauty!
Haha, thank you! Enjoy your weekend!
Nothing is impossible. Especially not cleaning a damn car.
Your low level mind is easily impressed and not to be taken into consideration
@@arizonacolour8793 It would have cost you exactly nothing to not post that.
@@jeffbell2434lol😂😂
The camera wipe at 4:39 was 💋🤌🏻 *chef's kiss* 😊
Awesome car I which I had my 1973 😢😢😢😢😢
❤❤❤ To make a statement, I used to thoroughly detail my own car, no matter the original shape of the car. Our neighbor would make fun saying that I was going to wash the paint off the car. I thought it was funny too. I have always had pride in my vehicles. If you take care of your own car or truck, it will take care of you. The only other person that I would trust detailing my truck, would be this man. I love watching this channel because it's how I have always detailed my vehicles. I have not been kind to my body and it takes me so much longer than it used to, but heck not like I'm busy anymore. Great job on this beauty!!!
Thank you!
I’m a 21 y/o woman and I love watching cleaning videos for the satisfaction and I *was* here for that at first, but now I’ve learned a lot about how to wash cars just watching your channel! I’m definitely subscribing to your new channel as well, I have a feeling I’ll get some knowledge about yard work as well from you! Love your videos ❤
Today’s cars will never hold up like the masterpieces of the 70’s.
No. They hold up better than the old ones. I was in my 20s then, and everything but the design aesthetic is better now. Except for hemis! 🇨🇦💕
@@lynnjasen9727 😂drink your prun juice grandpa
@@lynnjasen9727Mopar cars get serious rust issues above the beltline only dipped. In primer when ASSEMBLED TO THAT POINT then they are made left to have no paint under roofs and fenders. Ets dash 😊
We had a Ford Maverick, maybe a 1973. You could hear it squeeking a block away. Total garbage.
@@brianmeegan6384 yeah upper lower control arm bushings were noise makers
She's a beauty. I have to admit, I got a little misty eyed seeing her shine again. I'm glad someone is going to give her some loving. I really do enjoy that you do a mix of barn finds and newer cars.
This transformation was absolutely GLORIOUS ❤❤❤
I can't stand spiders. This whole time, I was praying that one didn't lash out at you. Amazing job. Keep rising shining star. Love your work.
Thank you!
@@TheDetailGeek I was awfully nervous about that spider too... the dramatic tension there, lol. Well done!
There's one now, crawling on your hand.
I love watching you detail those old cars! I regret now selling my 69 Chevy Nova that I wanted to restore, but too many engine problems and not enough money to repair it.
This disaster car being white so we can really see the change from grime to great is just perfection 😍
high Fives!
Mitch your attention to detail is amazing. I think you are OCD. But you never disappoint on-the vehicle you detail. You are a wizard. Thanks for the opportunity to watch these videos.
Soooo beautiful!! wish I could see it when it's fully restored and oh my gosh, that body was so straight...I think this is my favorite of all time! great job Mitch! have a great weekend!
Agreed! It’s a beautiful car. Have a great weekend!
WOW!!!!! Mitch you did a superlative job on this Dodge Challenger, making it look new again! You always do a super job on every detail. Have a great weekend.
Thank you!
Such a shame to swap out a numbers-matching big block for a Hemi. But, as always, such a pleasure to watch you work your magic on this beautiful car!
Thank you!
its not a big block
You’re right, I was wrong about the engine size. But still…
the 318 is not numbers matching anyways
'74 Challenger could be had with a 318-2bbl.
My absolute favorite muscle car. My first love had a '72 Challenger, red with black stripes, black roof, white interior. To me, this is the most beautiful car ever produced. The detail and the chrome bumpers made this era of cars really stand out.
Thanks for restoring this beauty and I wish that young man all the best in getting it up and running.
Awesome detail work....
You breathed new life into this Challenger! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
What did the girl look like haha
@@Roman-h1rI was the girl, ha! The guy was gorgeous!
Those carpets cleaned up like new! Couldn’t tell many generations of mice had been all up in there haha. Shame the seats didn’t fare so well but they cleaned up nicely too. Another sterling job Mitch! Loved the customer’s reaction, must be so wonderful seeing his Mom’s car in a better state ❤
Hey Mitch,
The Challenger looks great, the reaction was genuine and jazzed. I would have love to see it on the road again!!! 😍
As Always Amazing!!!🔥♥️💯
Lets go!! I get a detail geek video on my birthday!! 🎉 I’m so excited! What a pleasure to work on a classic car! Keep these great videos coming Mitch! Everyone have a great weekend!
@Botdog614, Happy Birthday to you!!!! Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Birthday Botdog!! Have a great weekend!
@@TheDetailGeek thank you Mitch!
@@cynthiahopkins7090 thank you Cynthia!
Happy birthday brother
Nice to see a barn find detail, super authentic and a killer job.
Nothing like waking up and eating breakfast to the best detailer out there
Thanks man!
For me it’s eating lunch or dinner and watching it on the TV
Ahhh PERFECT way to start my Friday!!! Coffee ☕️ and detailing!!! ❤❤❤
Wow, you did such an amazing job of cleaning up this gem and showing off the diamond underneath all that dirt and grime. Another amazing transformation complete.
The real crime is how this work of art was sitting abandoned
Is it weird how I want to see this restored fully and hear it rumble?
Once it is done, it will need another detail for shows.
I agree with you. I refer to people who own classics like these and allow them to rot as automotive crypt keepers or automotive concentration camp runners… they are not people I admire.
Love your work, so happy to see someone from a younger generation who can clean like crazy!!!❤😂
A Happy Father's Day to Detail Geek's dad and to the man himself, the father of detailing on social media!
Thank you! 😊
Wow! That pearl white came shining through! Incredible job. I love that you remove the seats to get the interior as clean as humanly possible
Incredible transformation. 😁Would be cool to see a revisit of this car further down the line once it’s back on the road, as not everyday you get to see a 1974 challenger 😊
Definitely would be!
I love detailing cars like this the satisfaction and pure joy I get on the transformation is never dull ! 👍🏻😉
Nothing better than getting these beauties back on the road. Too bad a cover wasn't on that car, although the paint does look good. Nicely done, night and day difference.
absolutely love these cars from back in the day. The character and identity of cars back then, nothing today holds a candle to back then. Beautiful car!
i was definitely waiting anxiously for you to vacuum up that dangling spider in the drivers seat area, and i was happy when you did hahaha
Excellent guide on diagnosing engine issues! Your expertise really shines through 2:39
"He took the car and she got the house, which means he absolutely had his priorities straight."
Exactly!
never forget, you can live in a car but you cant drive a house!
He’s lucky it was a Challenger because most cars haven’t appreciated 5-10x in 20 years the way houses have
Another great job on this classic challenger!! Well done, Mitch!
I would love to see a update on this car when it becomes drivable. This is a rare car plus how new it looks. That's really awesome
You, sir, are a true craftsman! Watching your videos is the highlight of my week. I love watching the fantastic transformations the vehicles go through!
Wow, thank you!
I’m starting to think that every barn in North America comes with an abandoned vehicle.
In a few time, all the abandoned vehicles will be clean.
Like all the grass in Australia will be mowed, all the sidewalks clean… someday, blackheads and pimples are going to be just memories
cheers to TH-cam for that
i hope thats the case so i can buy one
Such a great job. I love seeing these old iconic vehicles getting new cleaned and restored to their former glory.
whoever did the repaint, did a great job
Aw, nothing like a classic brought back to life! Aces, mate!
I love watching y'all bring these old muscles back to life and let them breathe again 🎉🎉🎉
I love that it’s a common theme of everybody getting all these older vehicles restored as well✊🏼👏🏼
Bro!..... I used to detail cars, I had almost forgotten how satisfying it was to watch a transformation like this. This was good for my soul!... 😌
My dad bought a ‘74 Barracuda new and sold it just a couple years ago. We restored it in the 90’s. The seats were identical to those, torn up the same way. They just didn’t hold up. I can see the door panels were also painted black. The white interiors chalked up really badly, so most people painted them black. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. If only I could have bought his car……
Now that's bringing a car back to life! Good job on the vintage car detailing work brother! Looking forward to more content like this 🤟🤟🤟
Wow, I'm in awe! You cleaned the hell out of that car. "Fantastic job"
Wow, thanks!
LOL! I was waiting for 15:41!
It’s my car. The engine is not original. The engine is not rebuildable.
I’ve been seeing this type of comment a lot "HOW COULD HE RUIN AN ORIGINAL CAR AND SWAP FOR A NEW HEMI" and the truth is I don’t care what people think. I want to drive it and enjoy it, I’ll never sell it so as far as “value” goes I don’t really care.
It’s not an R/T or a T/A or a 1970, or a hemi car.
It’s a base challenger from about the least desirable year out there.
The car is special to me and I’m making it my own so kindly keep your rude comments to yourself.
I can’t wait until this car can do burnouts with hemi power and not just drive around 🤩❤️
Well said!
I mean even then what is that a base 318? if it was from the period it was probably choked or heavily detuned so I don’t blame you for wanting to swap it out with something you’ll enjoy more and can get parts for easier. Heck might get better mpg with a modern hemi lol.
I want to thank you very much for all the effort you put into the videos! They always turn out great.
Glad you like them!
I haven’t watched your channel in a while, but wow does it feel amazing watching you from when you were filming on your driveway, to using your garage, to now what looks like a huge unit for cleaning these cars!! so grateful to have watched your journey! 🤍
Welcome back!
I don't get it. You got a nice car you care enough to throw in a 'barn' or shelter, but can't buy a cover for it?
Rich people things bro
My dad has a car that was in a garage for 9 years before we finally decided to get it running again. This is it's 3rd engine due to incorrect tuning from a shop and in conclusion the engine getting ruined, it was in the garage waiting for the new engine with my uncles friend before they had a falling out.
I feel very soft over this car because it helped me and my dad form a connection we didn't have much before ever since I got an interest in cars. I'll simply say without a cover it was a good amount of dust on it, it probably sighed in relief when we first washed it 😅
Some good work there guy ! These cars were really hot my last 2 years of HS then oil crisis hit and burners fell out of favor fast...
"He's gonna replace the motor-" Why?
"I'm sure that there are replacement options available for a car like this today-" Not true. Nick's Garage was definitely an eye opener to this one, but getting parts for a car this age is damn near impossible. Nick does definitely have his guys who know how to make replica upholstery replacements if need be.
Because it’s not the original engine, and this engine is not rebuildable.
Living in the rust belt all my life it is truly amazing how little rust is on that old beauty. Love it!
Clearly the parents didn't care for the car or the son, he had to buy it from them...
Mitch, I had a 1971 Challenger 440 six pack and 4 speed stick. Plum crazy, white convertible top and white interior. It was one of my favorite cars. I only wish I kept it…
The Dad should be ashamed of himself for selling the car to his son. He should have given it to him.
WOW! I never cease to be amazed at the heights the automotive industry has reached; with proper care, a car that is over 50+ years old can look as good as new!! Unbelievable!
that is a sexy car!
WOW, just absolutely phenomenal transformation! My favorite video by far, would have loved to see this one in real time.
Watched this on my birthday today. Thanks Mitch for a great video. Plus my dream old car such a classic
Happy birthday!
It's highly therapeutic viewing these detail videos! 😊
The work you do is just amazing.
Talk about night & Day!
I aspire to keeping our car this clean 🧼✨
MOPAR on no Car! Awesome video! Love the Cragers! 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
I found a 1974 Ford Torino around 2006 on ebay. The car was sitting in a field in Riverside CA. I bought it, took it home and cleaned it up also. It's now a Starsky and Hutch replica!!!!❤
Ive known many Canadians over the years and its so cute how they say “holy” a lot 😂❤
That car just screams for a full mechanical restoration. It doesn't need any cosmetic work beyond new front seat covers, new shifter handle, and re-chrome those wheels. What a stunning example of a fifty year old car.
Love this car! Mitch when you were vacuuming the drivers side I was saying to myself he better get that annoying spider web after and I’m glad you did haha I have an eye for detail too 😅
What a transformation! You really brought that paint job back to life! That pearl white paint looks great!
Looks amazing! Would love to see once it's road worthy again! Excellent job Mitch!!
There is a difference between seeing something thats just filthy and detailed and something thats classic and brought back to life.
Seeing the owner's reactions after all that hard work must always be such a rewarding feeling!
Great Job!!! looks fantastic!!!`Good news for your client AMD makes all the body panels and Classic industries has all the interior panels, glass and tons of other parts for the E body. I have a 72 Cuda and a 68 Dart and have used parts from both places' good quality stuff. Hope they have a great time with the Challenger it came out beautiful!
Thank you for the tip!
Their reaction was awesome. I can’t believe how good the paintwork looks underneath all that dirt. I would love to see it fully restored.
That came out really well. Its also got that Vanishing Point vibe going on as well, love it 👍
Great job! I always felt that the old loop pile carpet was pretty bullet proof.
To add an edge to the tire rim cleaning you can go in there with a special drill bit and strip it down to its previous metal shine. But that may go on the side of auto body rather than detailing. Anyway, love this show.
Dylan McCool's channel deals with old school muscle car rebuilds.. He'd probably be the perfect guy to get in touch with for muscle car parts that are OEM. I've watched some of his videos in the past and he didn't have much trouble finding car parts for a Dodge Charger he did along time back.
incredible transformation very nice hope you keep getting classic cars like this one congrats
Beautiful job, the paintwork glows. It looks pearlised at certain angles. This is going to be a headturner when it drives down a street. 🙂
This is so interesting because so far I only watched your videos on cars that were completely dirtied up by careless use (smoking, work debris, mud etc) and it fascinates me how different the wear is on a car that was just set aside and forgotten. It totally makes sense, but while this car looked terrible at first glance it seems like most of the dirt is the kind that is rather easy to remove. It's not ground into the carpet and upholstery or smeared across every surface. The Escape from the most recent video from the outside looks much less dire but actually was so much more disgusting.
I love how much the level of Canadian increased once you were done and the guys showed up 😂
This is the best comment here!
Why is it just by watching these makes you feel so relaxed 😊
Love the classic car details. Incredible clean up!
I WAS AN AUTO DETAILER.. ALSO HAD A 1972 340 CHALLENGER. ITS VERY GRATIFYING SEEING ALL YOUR HARD WORK MAKE SOMETHING EYE APPEALING . GREAT JOB!! WERE YOU ABLE TO ELIMINATE THE MOUSE URINE ODOR?
Wonderful! What a tribute to this car 🤩🩷
What a beautiful car! A real treasure! Preserving history! A job wll done! Thank you for sharing this!
What does the floor look like below the carpet? Perfect time to check it out with the seats out. Also how were the frame rails and trunk?
Wow,this challenger rocks! ❤❤❤ fantastic revival job
Fantastic! I love these cars, glad you revived her 😊❤
Wonderful job Mitch! Thanks!
Once again you did a fantastic job, just a reason I'm such a fan of your site and work you do.
I have recently developed an intense fascination and love for car detailing and now I found a perfect TH-cam channel dedicated to auto detailing
Funny thing was that day when it was posted it was on my birthday.
I remember watching this one but wow that was a crazy detail. Nice job Mitch