My 1st car in 1979 was a 70 Roadrunner, don't feel bad, I was 16, and trashed it totalled drag racing at Milwaukee's lakefront in April of 1980. I still feel shitty about right now, and I'm 60 years old. Cheers!
This is an old video but I know yalls pain is still there lol. Had a 67 coronet 500 when I was 19. Blew the original 383 magnum up and ended up letting someone practically steal it from me.
Dude, that was BADASS, I love them Fuselage C-Body Mopars, I have a '72 Plymouth Fury 3, 400, 4 barrel, 727, 3.23 8.75 rear!!! Cop car wheels, and full 2.5 inch exhaust with flowmaster mufflers!!! I love these ig Mopars, they're tanks!!! Mopar or no car
I had a 71 in the same color (white hardtop) with a 383. When I was in High school (in the 80s) it was like the Millennium Falcon (the fastest hunk a junk on the road). I miss that car.. Cheers!
The only thing I hated on the one we had was that massive body roll even after the new gas shocks were installed. Comfortable car, but definitely earned the "land yacht" moniker.
Shocks don't control sway or body lean, only speed of wheel movements. This car with just an Addco rear sway bar would really handle better and not lean over nearly as much. It helped my 70 Plymouth Fury 1 440 police pursuit.
The narrow track doesn't help much. I had a '66 Polara hardtop coupe, 383 2bbl. The worst part was the drum brakes. OTOH, that car would drive for miles, no-hands, on the expressway, just wobbling between the lines.
@@ImForwardlook No, I was young, lost control on an expressway and took out a lightpole, crunching it up to the dash....hence, totaled. One of my regrets.
1972 dodge polara spotted in noosa queensland australia this afternoon.was awesome speaking to the owners and having them show us around it.liked your video - rachel
cCan you read my mind by chance? You have Creative compassion. The thought that hey mabe there are others out there that would enjoy watching this video and not just enjoy it on the surface because it is a great video, but gets us thinking on many levels. You know how many of us have done the same kinda thing in our lives in one way or another at one time. Maybe now you are the conduit that we need, each in our own way to fill the bill for that void we have. You are much apreceated for doing this and also having the forethought to acquire and build this amazing car. I bet you may have even envisioned this video as one of the final results of doing it. Thank you for inspiring me and my thing with my car. My 66 Newport with a BB may star in my version of your video. Thank you!
I appreciate your comments. This is by far my most successful video. Somehow it all just came together pretty good. Most of my other videos are kinda disjointed, stream of thought messes. I put Easter eggs in my videos but, sometimes I put them too much to the forefront and subject of video gets lost in the background. Anyway, thanks again and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Had one. It got passed down through all my siblings until I got it in the early 80's. I used to go drinking on the country roads with at least 6 of my friends after stocking shelves at the local grocery store. Used to bust snow drifts with it. What a tank.
Thank you! The car was a plain old civilian with a 360 2bbl from the factory. I did however rebuild the engine and make performance upgrades. Most importantly, the 3.50 Sure Grip unit 8.75” rear end was what made this video possible!
@@shedman7323 fantastic stuff...Sure Grip was just the ticket! Brought back memories of a buddy's 1969 Fury that we gave similar treatment .....love it.
Django Reinhardt - the legendary French-Gypsy guitarist....YES! He inspired a whole generation of rock/jazz guitarists. Seriously. Much like the Dodge f'ing Polara. My hat's off to both! Those Dodges and Plymouths had beauty only a mother (f'er) could love. And I hope that driver has been institutionalized by now. BEAUTIFUL.
Yes indeed. Love me some Django! And love a 72 Polara! To me they looked like a car that had seen it’s own reflection, and now angrily roams the roads to take its revenge out on its designer for making it so hideous!
Yes Reinhardt is a mircale. And he played with 2 fingers on left hand. I also think he is grand father of metal, some compositions are clearly in shred style.
@@shedman7323 by god this has got to be one of my fave videos I've found on TH-cam by far. Fantastic filming! P.S. Have you perhaps got the link for the song version you used here? I've been tryna find it but there's no luck for me.
I had a buddy in the early '90s who bought one that had been traded in a few hours earlier at a local Dodge dealership. $250 cash + a $99 processing fee. Drove it for about 6 months, and one day it crapped out in Navy traffic on the HRBT while I was a few cars back. He limped it to the area just before the tunnel goes under the water, parked it on one of the HRBT employee parking spots, and walked away from it forever.
That was my first car! Same green but with a vinyl top and a 400. Actually should say it was my dad's car first, but I'd steal it at 14 yo, when he was on business trips, and taught myself to drive in it. First stop was always a big empty parking lot driving similar to the style you show. Boy could that tank realky whip around when the snow came! (lol)
What is happening is that when the initial torque is applied to the rear wheels it loads the suspension,pulling the body down. When the tires break traction,the pressure is released allowing the body to spring up back to it’s original ride height. This creates the illusion that it’s lifting. Also, it bounces past it’s original height for a split second as the torque is released.
@@shedman7323 Thank you, didn't expect the simple answer :). I heard a rumor that it is tricky suspencion lifts the back. In the drag racing on a huge tires this effect is obvious 1:23 But here the wheel looks roundy before start, so there was a room for guesses
Digging these hijinks! Big Dodge is the way to go. My Pop had a nice '69 Dodge Monaco 440. It was a gentleman's muscle car, four doors, all power, docile cruiser but could morph into a nasty tire melter in no time flat. I really like that car. He got rid of it well ahead of when I started to drive. We still reminisce about that car that should have been kept and saved. Thought I spied a Camaro. I have a pewter colored '99 LS1 (V8) Z28 convertible, gray leather interior, chrome wheels, 77K miles. Everything works and cosmetically still a nice car, deep shiny original paint, garaged most of it's life. Looking for a '99-'02 hardtop manual SS or a Z28.
I learned to drive in a 1971 Polara 2 door, same green with green vinyl top. It had a 360 2 barrel and 273 gears in the 83/4 rearend, and did 130 mph down hill once lol. Can't even find a 71 2 door these days.
Same year, color, Vynal top. My Dad had one of these with the power group, AC, CC L, WINDOWS, seats, tilt, am fm 8 track and a torque laden 440 we put a 69 roadrunner 440 wedge in. It rocked and rolled. Lasted 27 yrs. Handled like 💩 though.
Ain't that a bitch? Bought a 77 Gran Fury ex Wisconsin State Patrol auction car for $825.00 in 1984... 440 Police Interceptor, cop tires, poverty hub caps, cop brakes, electrics, suspension & exhaust. Wish I still had it!
I build them pretty tough. This car is equipped with its original 360 punched .030 over with Keith Black Pistons, Stealth 4bbl intake, mild comp cam, beefed up 727, and a Yukon 8.75” 3.55. Plenty of low to mid power.
@@shedman7323 Thanks man I appreciate your input. Reminds me of the cheap hub caps that fly off the wheel at every sharp turn because they were so cheaply applied in Detroit.
i have a 1980 dodge 3/4 ton pick up with a 318 police interceptor with a carter performance 4bbl dana 60 rear end a 727 rv trans it will pull a 30 ft camper behind it and will do 100mph easy it pegs the speedometer and it has so much power it will pull a house down let alone roast the tires the engine has 100 pounds of oil pressure cold and never drops below 60 pounds hot just changed the original timing gear and chain so it only has 60 to 80 thousand miles on the moter cant find no info on the number stamped on it because it is a government moter so the public was not able to buy cop car motors but it does not have a stock cam the open headers and duel exhaust brings out the cam its loud too it has nascar pipes coming out the side in front of the rear wheels never saw a truck this fast before its a sleeper for sure
nobody mentioning how great the camera work is. would've taken a lot of time placing those cameras around, picking them up etc. 10/10
Thanks! This was actually shot and edited on one iPhone. So, it took even more time.
Now this takes me back to all them 60s and 70s films i loved as a kid and still do! great fun!!
Yeah mee too, I kept thinking about that Jacked up black Fury at the beginning of Thunderbolt & Light Foot!
I lost my first car for acting dumb and going to jail. Had to sell it. My 1974 dodge coronet. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
My 1st car in 1979 was a 70 Roadrunner, don't feel bad, I was 16, and trashed it totalled drag racing at Milwaukee's lakefront in April of 1980. I still feel shitty about right now, and I'm 60 years old. Cheers!
This is an old video but I know yalls pain is still there lol. Had a 67 coronet 500 when I was 19. Blew the original 383 magnum up and ended up letting someone practically steal it from me.
Dude, that was BADASS, I love them Fuselage C-Body Mopars, I have a '72 Plymouth Fury 3, 400, 4 barrel, 727, 3.23 8.75 rear!!! Cop car wheels, and full 2.5 inch exhaust with flowmaster mufflers!!! I love these ig Mopars, they're tanks!!! Mopar or no car
It just never gets old watching this video, brother. Love it!
I had a 71 in the same color (white hardtop) with a 383. When I was in High school (in the 80s) it was like the Millennium Falcon (the fastest hunk a junk on the road). I miss that car..
Cheers!
This video is filmed extremely well.
That’s exactly right!
The only thing I hated on the one we had was that massive body roll even after the new gas shocks were installed. Comfortable car, but definitely earned the "land yacht" moniker.
Shocks don't control sway or body lean, only speed of wheel movements. This car with just an Addco rear sway bar would really handle better and not lean over nearly as much. It helped my 70 Plymouth Fury 1 440 police pursuit.
@@davidkeeton6716Yes! Some good upgraded sway bars do wonders in these cars.
The narrow track doesn't help much. I had a '66 Polara hardtop coupe, 383 2bbl. The worst part was the drum brakes. OTOH, that car would drive for miles, no-hands, on the expressway, just wobbling between the lines.
Great video ! I had a '72 Polara ex CHP car in 1977. The 440 Police Interceptor engine layed rubber forever ! Never forget it.
Any chance you remember the plate or unit number Steve? I have one right now, so does two of my friends.
@@ImForwardlook No, I was young, lost control on an expressway and took out a lightpole, crunching it up to the dash....hence, totaled. One of my regrets.
this was beyond great. Please make a sequel.
Always think of the original Walking Tall ( 1972 ) film when I see these cars.
That was literally a kick ass movie!
I always wanted one since I saw that movie!
1972 dodge polara spotted in noosa queensland australia this afternoon.was awesome speaking to the owners and having them show us around it.liked your video - rachel
I saw one in Qld also. It was crazy, I think that it was a Dodge BiPolara.
I love this! Gotta use the sounds from this in my stopmotion, this entire thing was beautiful.
Thank you!
Oh hell yeah!
Me, a '73 Fury... as my daily driver my high school Sr yr ...
Drove it hard, wonderful ride.
Love the action! Great video, great car, exciting driving, well done!!
One of my favorite Mopars of all time very beautiful car wish I had one
Well done! The memories "MY TOP END IS UNLIMITED"
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry! Good quote!
cCan you read my mind by chance? You have Creative compassion. The thought that hey mabe there are others out there that would enjoy watching this video and not just enjoy it on the surface because it is a great video, but gets us thinking on many levels. You know how many of us have done the same kinda thing in our lives in one way or another at one time. Maybe now you are the conduit that we need, each in our own way to fill the bill for that void we have. You are much apreceated for doing this and also having the forethought to acquire and build this amazing car. I bet you may have even envisioned this video as one of the final results of doing it. Thank you for inspiring me and my thing with my car. My 66 Newport with a BB may star in my version of your video. Thank you!
I appreciate your comments. This is by far my most successful video. Somehow it all just came together pretty good. Most of my other videos are kinda disjointed, stream of thought messes.
I put Easter eggs in my videos but, sometimes I put them too much to the forefront and subject of video gets lost in the background.
Anyway, thanks again and I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Had one. It got passed down through all my siblings until I got it in the early 80's. I used to go drinking on the country roads with at least 6 of my friends after stocking shelves at the local grocery store. Used to bust snow drifts with it. What a tank.
I suspect that was a undercover police car!😂 But still, that engine is one of the best sounding ones at idle and on the move. Very nice!
Thank you! The car was a plain old civilian with a 360 2bbl from the factory. I did however rebuild the engine and make performance upgrades. Most importantly, the 3.50 Sure Grip unit 8.75” rear end was what made this video possible!
@@shedman7323 Good job! Very impressive work and performance.
Thats a mopar for ya 😃
@@shedman7323 fantastic stuff...Sure Grip was just the ticket! Brought back memories of a buddy's 1969 Fury that we gave similar treatment .....love it.
A 360, you say? Good Lord I guessed that it had a 440 to be able to burn the tires like that, even still, impressive sir!
Awesome driving stunts! They could've had you as an awesome stunt driver back in the day!
Looks like Bill Hickman from the movie Bullet when he drove that beautiful black Dodge Charger... same kind of driving!
Django Reinhardt - the legendary French-Gypsy guitarist....YES! He inspired a whole generation of rock/jazz guitarists. Seriously. Much like the Dodge f'ing Polara. My hat's off to both! Those Dodges and Plymouths had beauty only a mother (f'er) could love. And I hope that driver has been institutionalized by now. BEAUTIFUL.
Yes indeed. Love me some Django! And love a 72 Polara! To me they looked like a car that had seen it’s own reflection, and now angrily roams the roads to take its revenge out on its designer for making it so hideous!
@@shedman7323 you're a friggin' poet.
Yes Reinhardt is a mircale. And he played with 2 fingers on left hand. I also think he is grand father of metal, some compositions are clearly in shred style.
@@shedman7323 by god this has got to be one of my fave videos I've found on TH-cam by far. Fantastic filming!
P.S. Have you perhaps got the link for the song version you used here? I've been tryna find it but there's no luck for me.
@@Storkz0re All true. The original guitarist from 'Chicago' was a fan.
When I was a kid we had a 71 Polara in that same color. Happy memories!
"Cause my top speed is.....Unlimited!!!" haha
Dad had ole 400 in 72 Polara... most of the time we ambled about in it.... but if you stepped down hard.. it went. Thanks for the memories.
You’re welcome!!
Yup. A muscle car doing muscle car things. Frickin' awesome.
They should be makeing proper cars like this again.we don't want electric crap!
I had a 72 polara several years ago but nothing like this one. This is bad ass! Love the video!
Kinda like Buford Pussers car in Walking Tall. Just needs the vinyl top peeled off.
Tell 'em, "My top end it UNLIMITED"
That is so cool dude. I like a 71' polara more but this is still dope as hell.
I need to bring one of my 360s down to your machine shop, that small block of yours really rips!
Thanks! It does pretty good. I’m satisfied with it.
@@shedman7323 That's a 360? I thought you had warmed up the 400 that may've been under the hood...........
@@piercehawke8021 Just a rebuilt 360 with a few performance upgrades, and a 3.55 sure grip.
Excellant performance. I've always wanted a 69 to 71 Polara or Monaco. My favorite c-body.
Mine too!
Yeah !! This is the way. Greetings from Paraguay.
Love the body wailing about! If I were you I would start seeking some rigid shocks to try eliminate that roll! My respect to the owner
I have 72 Newyorker 2Dr with a built 440 and it gets it done like your car. Love the video.
My first car was a ‘72 Dodge Polara ex NC State Trooper car 440 cu. same green paint in ‘77
Thanks for commenting!
That was awesome! Way to get after it - C body for the win!
You know it!
The body roll on those always get me...Hit a bump on one side of the county and it levels off in the next county over!
Fantastic car, sight and sound!
Cool af video too!
Warms the heart with great innocent fun from times past
I had a buddy in the early '90s who bought one that had been traded in a few hours earlier at a local Dodge dealership. $250 cash + a $99 processing fee. Drove it for about 6 months, and one day it crapped out in Navy traffic on the HRBT while I was a few cars back. He limped it to the area just before the tunnel goes under the water, parked it on one of the HRBT employee parking spots, and walked away from it forever.
That was my first car! Same green but with a vinyl top and a 400.
Actually should say it was my dad's car first, but I'd steal it at 14 yo, when he was on business trips, and taught myself to drive in it.
First stop was always a big empty parking lot driving similar to the style you show. Boy could that tank realky whip around when the snow came! (lol)
Well done man. Loved my 360 2bbl 2dr coupe. RIP.
LoL I love the suspension on these old cars. It really is something else.
Police package suspension ❓ Even if not, those beasts can handle a bit of abuse, eh ❓🆗
@@mrdiplomat9018 Taxi cab suspension.
I say this is the best vid I have watch in a long time!😁👍
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for commenting!
I love the way it sounds!
That thing sure is nice and straight. One more thing, you dropped a hub cap back there. You might wanna go back and pick it up.
I had a 72 2dr with the 360.
Sure wish I could have another one.
One of my all-time favorites!!!!!
What is that paint code. I want to possibly paint a polara that color. Sharp looking.
I don’t remember, and I’ve sold the car.
Dang Shed Man, you sure bust a move in that Polara! 🤭 Camera probably needs therapy after all that! 😬🤣
Love your movie Pops! Perfect performance.
The car is awesome but love the Earlie Cuyler hat. "Break out the party liquor!"
Do not touch the trim!!
dude...you even dupped the blues brother's license plate. very classy touch.
Try not to throw a rod or anything
I remember when that Dodge Came out,scared everyone that tried to get around it.!
Thank you for bringing a smile to this ol guy's tired face on a long night outta gas... lol
I remember stamping out an ash tray at Chrysler Warren Stamping plant on employee day in 1972.
Can someone explain the magic, how and why the body lifts when rear wheels goes spinning? This seems common among muscle cars.
What is happening is that when the initial torque is applied to the rear wheels it loads the suspension,pulling the body down. When the tires break traction,the pressure is released allowing the body to spring up back to it’s original ride height. This creates the illusion that it’s lifting. Also, it bounces past it’s original height for a split second as the torque is released.
@@shedman7323 Thank you, didn't expect the simple answer :). I heard a rumor that it is tricky suspencion lifts the back.
In the drag racing on a huge tires this effect is obvious
1:23 But here the wheel looks roundy before start, so there was a room for guesses
I had a '72 Polara 2-door, 360 car. It wouldn't burn out like this one though. Needed a 440 !
Beautiful. This is how they are supposed to be driven. Mopar!!!!!!👍
👍 I want this on my tombstone!!
Digging these hijinks! Big Dodge is the way to go. My Pop had a nice '69 Dodge Monaco 440. It was a gentleman's muscle car, four doors, all power, docile cruiser but could morph into a nasty tire melter in no time flat. I really like that car. He got rid of it well ahead of when I started to drive. We still reminisce about that car that should have been kept and saved.
Thought I spied a Camaro. I have a pewter colored '99 LS1 (V8) Z28 convertible, gray leather interior, chrome wheels, 77K miles. Everything works and cosmetically still a nice car, deep shiny original paint, garaged most of it's life. Looking for a '99-'02 hardtop manual SS or a Z28.
Man you driving that bad boy
Sweet Polara. Those 360s are runners, punched out 340.
Dang! She's a runner!! Very nice!!.
Thank you!
I learned to drive in a 1971 Polara 2 door, same green with green vinyl top. It had a 360 2 barrel and 273 gears in the 83/4 rearend, and did 130 mph down hill once lol. Can't even find a 71 2 door these days.
What a great video! What a boot leggin rod they would have made! Just need to get the handling little better.. but best running one I've seen yet!
Thank you!
Absolutely best 2 1/2 mins of my life today!!!
Glad I could brighten your day !
Epic. Pure Rock n Roll baby.
I found this video in dictionary at "crazy fun". Thanks a lot!
Best video I saw today.
Awsome , love that , finally someone who gets it
Those cars were tough as nails!
Same year, color, Vynal top. My Dad had one of these with the power group, AC, CC L, WINDOWS, seats, tilt, am fm 8 track and a torque laden 440 we put a 69 roadrunner 440 wedge in. It rocked and rolled. Lasted 27 yrs. Handled like 💩 though.
“He won’t be satisfied till my engines are a puddle of lead”…”My poor bearings!”…Scotty in Star Trek TOS
I love 1972 Polara's front end, it's unique.
They look like they’re mad at the world
A hawkish, sinister look like no other!
Always remember-drive irresponsibly.
👍 and buckle up both the lap and shoulder belts LOL
My granny use to drive that. Same color
Life was good when there wasn't a computer between your right foot and the fuel supply!!
We would get the 440 arizona hyway patrol cars at auction late 70s for around $200...
Ain't that a bitch? Bought a 77 Gran Fury ex Wisconsin State Patrol auction car for $825.00 in 1984... 440 Police Interceptor, cop tires, poverty hub caps, cop brakes, electrics, suspension & exhaust. Wish I still had it!
Reminds me of the 73 Fury scene from Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
I love your polara my aunt has a exactly like it
Hell yeah. The proper way to enjoy it.
Holy balls, don't kill it! I have a 440 HP and trans I've been itching to put back into a car just like that one.
I build them pretty tough. This car is equipped with its original 360 punched .030 over with Keith Black Pistons, Stealth 4bbl intake, mild comp cam, beefed up 727, and a Yukon 8.75” 3.55. Plenty of low to mid power.
00:30 "I'm gonna show you my twice-piped system, buddy!" :)
You know it's gonna be good when the driver is wearing an Evel Knievel T-shirt.
That was cool! Thumbs up from Kingsport, Tennessee!
Thank you!!
@@shedman7323 You are welcome.
Epic so nicely put together
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
Haven’t seen anything like this since the channel “Stunting Steam McQueen”.
What the second music name?
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@@shedman7323 Thank you Thank you
sweet vid, you got her runnin like a top
Thanks!
I think those dog dish rims are Plymouth Division hubcaps and they came as factory option on the 1969 Dodge Charger? Is that right?
They put those caps on anything from Chargers to Pickups and anything in between! AKA “poverty caps” The only lesser option was no caps at all!
@@shedman7323 Thanks man I appreciate your input. Reminds me of the cheap hub caps that fly off the wheel at every sharp turn because they were so cheaply applied in Detroit.
Even this Aussie knows what the BDR529 plates mean.
"Elwood!"
Hey, I've come back here two years later after my previous comment. Do you have this video without the music?
This is all I’ve got.
@@shedman7323 Ahh, well then, I still enjoy it either way!
Who is that Gator Mcklusky ?
Man, I needed that! Thanks!
what are those tires? they look awesome and huge
i have a 1980 dodge 3/4 ton pick up with a 318 police interceptor with a carter performance 4bbl dana 60 rear end a 727 rv trans it will pull a 30 ft camper behind it and will do 100mph easy it pegs the speedometer and it has so much power it will pull a house down let alone roast the tires the engine has 100 pounds of oil pressure cold and never drops below 60 pounds hot just changed the original timing gear and chain so it only has 60 to 80 thousand miles on the moter cant find no info on the number stamped on it because it is a government moter so the public was not able to buy cop car motors but it does not have a stock cam the open headers and duel exhaust brings out the cam its loud too it has nascar pipes coming out the side in front of the rear wheels never saw a truck this fast before its a sleeper for sure
Smile factor...1000!!! Awesome brother