1968 Coronet R/T 4 Speed Rises From The Dead

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Nobody could believe their eyes when the head came off this numbers matching 440 and there was a BOLT inside the piston. Nick got down to work and rebuilt the engine, tested it on his dyno, and now it's back in the car and ready to roll. PLUS Nick test drives the Cobra AND tells us all the story of how he first found his passion for cars and engines.

[@topenddean]

That Coronet R/T holds a special place in my heart. My Father bought a Y2 yellow automatic '68 Coronet R/T in 1972 for $750. That was the first true High Performance car I ever rode in. I was 14. The first ride was from Winneconne, Wisconsin to Milwaukee. When we got on the Interstate coming out of Winneconne he stood on it from about 50mph to 110mph. I had never before ridden in a car that pulled like that! I was a MoPar guy from that moment on to this day. That R/T was only in the family for a few years but oh what an impression it left on me. I now own a 1968 Hemi Super Bee in the same Y2 yellow color. It's my connection to my Father. RIP Dad, I miss you.

[@twinzoski]

This channel shows how generous people are based on Nick's character and his crew!

[@gerrygamache5677]

Thank you to the Cobra owner for letting Nick take Jeff and all of us for a ride today.

[@robert4005]

I’m an American and I say Nick can pronounce “Dana” however he wants to!

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

Nick is a good guy.....for him, I'll give "Dan-a" a try ....sounding good already. :D

[@aurktman1106]

Its pronounced so many ways, Nick can say it how he chooses. I've heard "day-naa", "dan-naa", and "day-ner" (New England folks).

[@birdman1021]

🤣🤣🤣 lmfao

[@thewookiee5174]

It's 12:15am Tuesday morning all the way over here in New Zealand, and there's no better way to start a day that watching the Mopar King do his thing.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for staying up late. 🌙🌏

[@TheSteve1175]

@@NicksGarage Put a clutch in it if he's driving all the way down here. Be Blessed and Be Safe 😇

[@jonnelson4717]

Nick's Garage qpp

[@redfive2008]

That Cobra sounds fantastic. 13 Prius owners are not amused.

[@RBCharger]

Those break checks are always a little scary for me. I was driving my 1969 Charger going down a hill in the Capitol Hill district in Seattle and came to a complete stop twice. I then made a turn onto a level street and hit the gas. Coming to a red light, I hit the brakes again and . . . nothing. The drum brakes were so heated after the other two stops that they had given up. I hit a lady's Mercedes and damaged my front fender while trying to dodge traffic in the intersection. After that, I converted to 11" front disk brakes using Mopar parts from other years and models going by a parts list I found in a Mopar magazine.

[@robertlee9395]

Good to see the Coronet back on the road. That's a long road trip to Texas. I went from Detroit to Laredo TX, when I got to the TX border I was only half way there! Man that's a big state, like a Canadian Province! My first car was a 68 Coronet. Let my friend drive it and he lost it and totalled it! Man I miss that car. It was straight and rust free.

[@boltingskyline5234]

Don't sell yourself short by calling yourself a Dr, Nick! You are a Expert, a Master of your Craft! Best Wishes, Nick 🤗

[@zeke112964]

Love the Oily Man story Nick!....I too had a neighbor who was the "Oily Man" ....his name was John Bakalian and he was a Ford man and got me interested in cars....his boys all had muscle cars.....1970 Boss 302, 1970 Shelby Mustang GT 500 and a 1970 Shelby Mustang GT 350

[@phill903]

That a beautiful 1968 Cornet R/T 440 4 speed Dana... Wish it was mine ;-)

[@onenikkione]

Dr Nick you bring 'em back to life, I unfortunately put my '69 Charger R/T 440 mag Four speed manual into it's grave. was so nice to hear that transmission sound again.

[@shawnewaltonify]

Nick, you bring more back to life than just engines. These sights and sounds bring back so many memories because it was the golden era of cars. Great job getting a proper guy who knows something about video production. He is able to get us into the cars and the garage with you, and that is what makes all the difference. Thank-you to everyone involved for you commitment to these cars! Can we see you guys drinking coffee please?

[@kalanirobb54]

Big Al's green satellite is tough!

[@serget2168]

The only thing that I like about Monday's is Nick's Garage on KZbin

[@johnchalleen3278]

It's Thursday...

[@JC-fm9ps]

He's watching on a Monday

[@tearsofrageclan4143]

Love Community coffee! I used to work at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine Louisiana and I passed by the Community roasting plant every day on my way to work! Nothing like the smell of fresh roasted coffee in the morning!!!

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

Whenever I watch these videos. I feel like I'm at "Uncle Nick's". There's a lot of knowledgeable guys out there - though few as knowledgeable as Nick - but none as genuine and personable. While you can usually learn something, you ALWAYS feel better.

[@andyolsten3901]

I'm not really a Mopar guy, but I love all the old muscle cars. Thank you for putting out your videos, I really enjoy watching them out here in the 52nd State of Jefferson.

[@KennyInVegas]

Uncle Tony's garage is a good channel but NO ONE can touch Nick's Garage!!!!!!!!!!!! God, do I LOVE Mondays when Nick puts out another video........... Thanks George for all of your hard work creating such GREAT videos!!!!

[@mikefedele4521]

It is a sad though to think that the passion that goes into this trade is slowly dying off. People get older and they pass on taking with them a life times worth of knowledge. I am thankful for guys like Nick taking the time to share his life's work. I love watching the old become new ish again.

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

People who can thumbs-down Nick should not be watching this channel! Nick is an awesome guy and deserves nothing but TOTAL RESPECT!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Del. Thanks for your comment.

[@hornetbrown]

Love that big boy Coronet, 'drivers' make great show cars too. I wish I had my father's '69 Monaco 440--fast, great highway car, A/C like a freezer, white on black 4 door. Nice gift of the center backup light for your car, Nick. People send gifts because your show really means something to them, it's not just the cars. It's the camaraderie.

[@terencerucker3244]

"Here we go!" Every time Nick says that you know you are in for a treat. Just can't beat the sound of an RB Mopar. Keep em coming.

[@novaguy8419]

That was a great story about the oily man. It is amazing how we fall in love with the mechanical things.

[@mrcappetto]

Nick - I sure enjoy watching your channel. I am a 65 year old retired USAF aircraft mechanic. I started working on cars and motorcycles around age 16 in the sixties. When you started to talk about the old points ignition systems, it made me chuckle. We were very fortunate to have grown up in the original muscle car era. Kudos to you and your shop members from the Pacific Northwest.

[@NicksGarage]

Right on, Mike.

[@robertcoffin6030]

also watching you open the box that had the lamp in it , made my day.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

robert. That was special.

[@jimfisher8990]

If I worked across the street from you guys I would schedule my breaks for when you drove up and down the street in those magnificent machines

[@acts2211]

I love the way the camera panned over the hood of a grabber blue Mustang that capture the satellite coming into next garage

[@captjack2112]

Guess I'll never get tired of Mopars sounds

[@nicomjerry250]

Working on the most beautiful cars ever built in Nick's Team ist a dreamjob. If I was not born on the wrong continent, I swear I would send my candidature to You. Best TV for old school fuelheads ever! Thank you very much, stay healthy and keep it up 💪👍

[@CarguyEd5150]

Great job and I have to say, this has become my favorite thing to watch with my morning coffee. As a old school car guy, these videos are damn cool! Keep it up, Nick and stay healthy. Peace.

[@blinkie1523]

Nick thanks a million form New Zealand, the ONLY start to the day. That Cobra was a beaut we thing, I have a friend with one running a 302 which is more than enough. A simply awesome video, thanks to all including the camera man. That 440 sure sounded sweet bro!

[@georgekaritzis2374]

If its all Greek , Its all Good Yasoo Great episode and your camera guy blew it to the moon again

[@dukeman7595]

Dr. Nick, it fits you well, I like it.

[@Robsbrd99]

You're absolutely right Nick. That car is something special. This is the video it deserved. We got to hear how sweet the engine and trans sounded. Thumbs up!

[@kevkeary4700]

That Coronet is lovely, no flashy stuff, just real American Iron.

[@danstahn2731]

Back in the day, I had a 68 Dart Swinger 340 dark green with a black stripe around is butt. Loved that car.

[@johnnyzonta5173]

Never a dull moment in watching episodes from Nick's garage, always learning new things .

[@joelkirby3735]

For anyone following the comments I am searching for a 1956 Desoto 330 Hemi , would be interested in either complete car or just the hemi itself , thanks to Nick and his staff for all the awesome entertainment and wealth of knowledge .

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Joel. There are a few people out there that have 330 Hemis for you to buy.

[@joelkirby3735]

Thanks Nick , Here in Kentucky USA they allnseem to either been scrapped or no one is willing to part with one , I love that motor myself

[@joelkirby3735]

Also Nick Thank you for the great shows you produce for us, watching them renewed my love for cars in general

[@jimgee2676]

nice shot of the 70fury thanx George :)

[@NicksGarage]

Right on Jimmy!

[@tomnekuda3818]

After watching Nick make coffee that strong, it makes my hair curl! You don't 'get in' a Cobra.....you 'put it on'...... Nick, I almost died of starvation (for an old fat guy) when you showed the Greek pastries.....I rented my little house from my Greek landlord when I was in grad school. He and I were bodybuilders and he owned a Greek Mom/Pop cafe. Needless to say, we could sure put away those pastries back in the day. Man, the memories.... Oh, yeah, good job on the Cobra....thing seems to have a lot of goose.....Keep the Faith

[@jasonmarshall6980]

Nick . It's jason from Clearwater FL. Thank u . I enjoy . U have a old school muscle heart. I know it takes a lot . Amen . Be blessed

[@NVRAMboi]

Michael did you a solid with that Community Coffee Nick. Legendary coffee in the southern U.S. states (and maybe beyond? - in the U.S). Thanks for showing that beautiful 1970 Plymouth Fury. The owner of that car should be very proud. I haven't seen one that nice since forever.

[@ollilehtonen6764]

I can't wait to see Sebastian's Chevy brought back to life. His dad'll be so happy!

[@Ray56z]

Late '60s?? We were born the same year Nick, but I tore down my first motor at 4 years of age. I'd been handing tools to Dad, G'pa, others on our farms for more than a year. Left at home that day and I seen that 3 hp Briggs & Stratton for a grain auger-it was on. And when I mean tore down, I had everything disassembled but the carb still laying in 1 piece. I didn't expect the result I got when I showed Dad, it was put it back together right or the belt was coming off. I'd already had 1 belt tanning when he caught me with his .44 mag and I wasn't taking another one. It ran, I'm sure he pulled it back apart and tightened bolts/nuts after the first start up, but it sat on that auger for years. Wish I'd of stayed with it as you have though. I hadn't owned any tools in a couple decades but emergency tool kits for vehicles until lately. Now I'm taking care of my 4 outboards and just did first start up today for a friend on her 115 hp Yamaha the factory messed up by installing #4 rings backwards and one upside down-not the same as a MOPAR or FOMOCO.

[@tinkmarshino]

always fantastic! I learned at a young age also Nick I was about 10 when I wanted to know how engines worked so I walked way down to the junkyard and got a lawnmower engine tore it down learned how the ole faltheads worked.. Started to fix them and build go carts and mini bikes until the neighbors told my dad to make me stop.. I finally got to engines when I was 16.. Tore my first one down put in new bearings and rings then back together and low and behold it ran.. to this day I do not know how it did run.. I guess I just have the intuition of those that work with there hands.. But alas this winter was my last when the 63 t-bird roadster left I quit working on cars.. it has just become to painful in my old age.. But watching your show helps ease the pain a bit..Thanks for the share Nick and please carry on...

[@campirider]

"from the kid in the back alley - Nick has become the oily man" I love it! Isn't it amazing how the legacy continues thru watching and fascination.

[@ericball6000]

DR. Nick, that Coronet looks and sounds awesome,you have a great crew at the shop,and a big thumbs up to your camera man who makes fantastic video's,I thank you.

[@Moparmaga-1]

Oh the b-3 duster looks awesome. I love that color.

[@70stunes71]

As always, excellent job on the video. Now it's time for my own coffee LOL hope you guys have a great day. Shout out to all the veterans out there!

[@NicksGarage]

Seconded!

[@williamkroth9429]

Nick's videos are a welcome treat every Monday! Thanks you.

[@colin6769]

A pleasure watching u "Dr. Nick" ... and seeing all the great cars I grew up with ...... cheers from Cambridge, ON.

[@matyLSX]

Nicks is great to watch you can tell his passion for hot rods. That’s no act. Great job you and all your crew...

[@caratcranker5874]

Nick is a true gentleman, an absolute interesting pleasure to watch EVERY video he makes.

[@ml2trick]

Always a Good Video. Anybody who cuts down a Cobra or a fake one. Has Never driven one. Uncle Tony is a Great Channel also.

[@01trsmar]

Never liked them,clown cars ! They are made for small people,he has a size 10 size and has trouble,my size 14 wont fit nor my 6'4 height !! This is why I like Mopar,they are better looking,drive better ! Ride a lot better have heat,a/c,radio comfort and room to drive anywhere all the time..Not clown cars that are only good for summer..

[@craigpennington1251]

The only thing better than a Cobra is a 64 Cheetah or a 1969 Lola MKIIIB - absolutely awesome, LOLAS.

[@moparedtn]

GEORGE! Good Lord, man, how do you keep upping the ante week after week? Video Dude is becoming like a cinematographer or something! Outstanding work, sir - although I have to admit I'm going to snicker the day you whack something with that camera stick while Nick is driving. :-) Yep, Nick, I agree - I love the sound of a healthy 18 spline 4 speed as it whines it's way up and down the gears. I just got my rebuilt one in my own GTX and I just love that sound. It's very uniquely Mopar sounding! Oh wow, UNCLE TONY!?! I didn't know you knew Tony DeFeo, Nick! He's another of my favorites that goes back decades. That guy has street cred like few others and yes, his YT channel is a riot, too. VERY cool you two guys know each other! Next, you'll be telling me you know Rick Ehrenberg.... :-) Yes, of course we always watch the whole episode. I've never missed one since you started the channel and the Patreon and merch money is the least we can do. I gladly do so as long as you want to keep doing this! Y'all be safe up there, -Ed on the Ridge

[@72mach-1]

I love that the Coronet R/T is mostly original with rebuilt Engine, sounds fantastic.

[@CJE2007.5]

That cobra sounds good. Like that nice deep rumble. Wish there were more classics on the road here in Idaho.

[@OfficialNakatsuMegami]

Finally a C body in Nicks Garage. A Fury / Sport Fury.

[@biggerbehindthetrigger2814]

I had a VW-Manx that was a 1963. The VW dealership helpede build a 2140 cc motor with Empi parts. It was just like you said about a kit car. It felt like a toy to drive but it was a real car. It didn't pass the safety inspection so I could run it down the dragstrip. That's what my 65 Barracuda was for. I fell in love with the original Hemi under glass. My dad and I put a 392 in that car that my dad built on paper and them in real life. He was only off by 30 hp at 5800 rpm from his paperwork to the Dyno. He worked at Chrysler do it's in our blood. My dad passed away in 2003. He forgot more then I ever knew and I can build a motor. Anyway sorry for the rambling. You bring back a lot of good memories hanging around my dad as a young child with all his racing buddies in the garage working on cars and drinking a few beers. My dad always had the old cases of bottles of beer stacked up in the corner and he would tell me to load them up and he would take them back for the deposit and he would buy a few more. It was those little jobs like going under the car to pick up a dropped socket or a bolt. You know that they always go to the center of the car if you drop them or they fall into the frame or a little book that only small hands can get. I remember my dad holding me upside down so I could track a bolt. That is how I started working on cars in 1973. Thank you and have a great day.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Bigger. I also started working on cars in 1973.

[@biggerbehindthetrigger2814]

@@nickpanaritis4122 I think I was a bit younger. My dad had me helping him when I was 4 years old. That's when I changed my first tire. My first car was a 72 Dart with a 383. Way too much power for a young driver. I crashed it after my dad and I worked on it for a year. The car was only 12 years old then. I feel like a old man😄

[@craigpennington1251]

Don't lie NIck, you love that Cobra. Your face says it all. You had a blast driving it. Yes, they are really fun, cool looking, and very fast. So are the 68 Coronet R/Ts. Both puts smiles on your faces.

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

Traditions passed on from generation to generation with love.

[@wyld0001]

I enjoyed this video so much that I've watched it twice now. Great job to everyone at Nick's Garage

[@NicksGarage]

Twice is nice. Thanks, wyld.

[@stlrsmike]

I love the sound of a big block winding down too!

[@kenwinston2245]

" I never drove one of these before ... " ...and you couldn't get him out of it 😃 thanks for taking us along

[@fredcrook8228]

MORE brilliant camera work! Love the panning as Nick turns around at 8:45. Just phenomenal. :D

[@WarJakEnterprises]

Their videos are so awesome & professional!

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Nick, I had a 70 Fury Grand Coupe back in 76 and loved it. I actually lived in it for a couple of weeks but ended up totaling it by going thru 3 trees and hitting one about 3 foot around.. You could of changed the rear spark plug from the passenger seat. I loved that car, a real cruiser. Wish I had it now, a real beautiful car, but huge. Thanks for the memories - Later

[@toddprifogle7381]

Your camera dude is like most excellent man ! Editing is professional to the T's . Better than that. Nick's Garage is down in history. You guys made it , you are there. CONGRATULATIONS to all the people @ Nick's Garage . What a terrific group in front of and behind the camera. Thank you so much.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

todd. I thank you.

[@markdouglas1741]

Now, there's the Nick that i remember and liked.

[@gearheadted9210]

440 mag what a great engine sounds awesome!

[@bubbaluvv]

Your my favorite car guy to watch...I love the passion...true car guys all become kids when having a good drive...keep up the great work and I'll keep watching

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

My dad worked at a Ford dealer as a finance manager. Nick like you I got my car bug young. My dad would bring the old red books home for me and my brother to read. My first car I loved was the 1969 mustang Mach 1 and then our neighbors 1970 Buick gs. Such awesome cars.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

I'm always worried that I'll get caught watching Nick on company time..... But then I think, caught by whom? lol Great intro George and what an awesome addition to Kowalski... Rare find!

[@brunotulliani]

Gear heads are just so down to earth and generous people! Great gifts and the reverse housing light was the bomb!

[@brunotulliani]

Thank-you one day will I visit the shop and bring some fresh cannoli and espresso!

[@pier-lucbegin534]

Good job Nick really interessting and shoutout to your cameraman and editor, the quality of your videos is awesome !

[@marcmo7138]

Holy moly he likes strong coffee. I use 2 scoops to 10 cups of water. He did 5 scoops to 5 cups. running rich there Nick

[@brianhdueck3372]

Nick, your videos are just plain awesome! Love them all! Your camera man is no slouch either!

[@VintageMoparnut]

Nick you and the guys as always do a great job and love the show. I like the gator skin roof on Big AL's satellite😎

[@cory0702]

Boy Mike is going to be happy, you know that bolt was a heart breaker. Great video thanks

[@markthegunplumber8376]

when i worked in the oilfields i had a Cajun customer who drank the Community coffee. he poured me some and you couldn't put enough sugar in that stuff to make it drinkable. you are a tough man Nick if you can drink and like that stuff.

[@sirswerve2493]

My first car was a 69 Coronet. 318 904 auto. After a year or two It had a 440 727. Wish I would of kept it. Love them Mopars.

[@terryschnereger8531]

Hey Nick, you breathe life into all the muscle cars that come into your shop. Keep up the good work. Love the channel!👍🏁

[@KENNEY1023]

Cornet 68 RT with original motor, turned out fantastic.

[@clarebutterfield6927]

Nick, the Plymouth Convertible was nice! The Dodge Coronet is another 'Nick" success!

[@bobdunn1777]

Hey Nick its a bit strange experience looking at the Coronet. We used hundreds of Coronets in the taxi business. Slant 6 with 440 transmission. Pretty rough but ran forever even with oval cylinders after 200K.

[@GIGABACHI]

Oval cylinders 😂👍. Yah, those things were resilient.👌

[@Michael-tq5il]

So many beautiful cars at your shop, Nick. Thanks for posting these videos. I hope one day to visit you and your employees.

[@MrDriftonin]

I owned a cornet 68, it was huge, plenty of back seat room to do anything.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Richard Buckner check that

[@01trsmar]

Thats the reason young guys today like Crew Cab trucks lol..Not as cool or quick as a Coronet RT but has a big back seat and a bed!

[@MrDriftonin]

@@01trsmar Before I finally found a wrecked charger with a 440 magnum to put it mine, I still used that back seat. You could live in the trunk. One thing I liked that dodge did, they had adjustable front suspension bolts, so you could lift it or lower it. All car manufacturers should have did this. Simple design.

[@craigpennington1251]

I had a 68 Super Bee Scat Pack. Converted it to a 413 solid lifter flat tap with over 600 lift, 4 speed, 3:23:1 posi, some suspension mods, headers with oval straights, and L60X15s all round. No problem burying the speedo needle with plenty to go. That car was built in Canada and weighed 2600 LBS. You guessed it, No power assisted anything and it ran with points dist. and a 60,000 volt hyd. coil.

[@johnchalleen3278]

Start a family?

[@buckshot6481]

Love all the old MOPARS! man I could hang out there a day or two.

[@tomsigler6575]

Big Al’s car looks just right with those painted steel wheels.

[@stevedimond267]

Love that body style. 68- 69 corranet, roadrunner, gtx. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

[@Jrez]

Awesome Uncle Tony's Garage sticker! Classic Mopar guys gotta stick together!!

[@billnalder1017]

I had a green Satellite just like that one going thru college with!..It was cherry and i loved it- but it didnt rip like that 440, it only had a 318 but i loved that car!

[@mikecrowley6487]

You keep outdoing yourself every week, now can't wait for next Monday's video Thanks Nick and crew

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you, Mike.

[@andyrichey1192]

I love watching your muscle car builds !! Brings back great memories. Thank you Nick, i'll continue watching more.

[@elcabezon5487]

Wow,,at this instance was watching the Cobra 351 Windsor, and there were 351 comments,,Nick I was craving that coffee and the pastry

[@eddiea3782]

Beautiful Coronet R/T. Nice job Nick.

[@dcallan812]

Driving the cobra kit-car put a smile on Nicks face 😂☮☮☮☮

[@mrdiplomat9018]

I think he’s having way too much fun ‼️✌🏻🇺🇸

[@dcallan812]

@@mrdiplomat9018 yep he is 👍☮

[@thomasmarti5856]

That Coronet is awesome!!! I did notice the other day watching UTG that he had one of your stickers , made me smile :)

[@NicksGarage]

Right on!

[@witnesszer0]

love those camera shots on the ride along

[@txnetcop]

The sound of a HOT CAR is music to my ears...thanks Nick!