1968 Dodge Charger Restoration - Episode 14 - Front Clip Install - Part 1

[@markmacdougall3197]

We are US military living in Germany for the past three years. I have a '69 Superbee that I left not too much further along than your Charger is. I'm living vicariously through your videos. Next best thing to working on my own car.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thank you for your service Mark! I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath for close to 5 years with the Air Force. Some of the best times I’ve ever had!

[@rickeyswearinger8954]

Wow Son, that sure went together nicely.And also gave me the opportunity to tell you how proud I am of You....Makes for some good motivation Make it happen.

[@georgeparker7409]

Certainly a pleasure to see someone use "the old magnetic patch holder in the hole trick!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Works like a charm! Besides I’d hate to drop the patch in the hole!

[@AllisonChainz3718]

It's amazing to see these old cars start to look like new again. Keep up the good work.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for following!

[@blucheer8743]

Kinda of amazing not much holds that front clip on!

[@joef1006]

Ohhh shes coming along awesome job getting that front end on definitely helps with keeping the motivation going for the mammoth task you undertook 👍👍👍👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yessir! Made me feel like I was a lot further along than I actually am!

[@jonathanbach7978]

Anyone else just smile when those body gaps started to line up?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I haven’t stopped smiling since!

[@English2Elvish]

WOW! This is a exciting stage indeed, talk about progress indeed! Awesome!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks 🤘😎🤘

[@rroop1973]

I have watched the progress from the first video until now. You do amazing work. The car looks great.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Richard! 🤘🤘

[@rickbarger5161]

You should be very proud of yourself that things come along great

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Rick! 🤘🤘

[@filipplaftak9734]

Its amazing to see how mutch work you have done alone in 4 months. 99% of the people would have sitting it in the backyard all of this time and say that tehy are planning on fixing it

[@MrJmw33]

I watch hundreds of car/truck builders on KZbin but this one’s one of my favorite. Great work!! And don’t tell me you’re taking your talents to South Beach😂😂

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Oh Jeeze... I’m no Lebron. Lol . But yes, Rust Bucket HQ is picking up shop and moving west! Charger & Camaro are coming with us!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Also glad to be considered among your favorites! Thanks for watching Jason!

[@greg6895]

Nice work! You're doing a great job, it's a pleasure watching you revive such a great car. Thank you!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching!

[@fritzramirezjr8144]

Your 68 is starting to take shape. LOOKS AWESOME.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@RandDCustoms2]

Excited to hear the news! Loved the video. Great to see it together. Screw twice, weld once!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Agree!

[@joesteed8316]

Absolutely brilliant work! I love the channel, the hard works really paying off now.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for following Joe!

[@richardbaker5151]

Hi from the UK. just watched all of your charger videos and looking forward to the next instalment, I'll be starting a '73 Mach1 Later this year and have about the same amount of metal to replace, I've been watching Fitzee's Fabrications and have learnt a lot from him, he has some videos on the perfect butt weld, how to do trunk rail repairs and windshield frame repairs, could help you out with some great tips, he's been doing metal work for 30 years. Keep up the great work.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’m a big fan of his channel!

[@BallisticWrenchGarage]

Looking good. Cant wait for the first fire up.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Me neither!

[@wesleyodom6932]

Im waiting to see more friend. This is looking good.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Wes!

[@stevenslight2607]

Fantastic to see the car coming along. Again. Can’t wait for the next video. 👍👍🇬🇧

[@williamw.1626]

Great video again. Can't wait till your next video and news.

[@musclerestorer7223]

That was fast !!! Great job !!! Can't wait for next part!!

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Smart One "Man" operation nicely done... looking good so far...

[@TheGrenzgenial]

nice to see when your kids running around and helping out. (: amazing job.

[@derekteevan7077]

It's looking so good now.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I agree!

[@claycharmsFOREVER]

Love it when a plan comes together! Threat progress! Keep the hammer 🔨 down! 😀👍

[@keithhebert9334]

I would be proud to greetings from Delaware County been watching you from the beginning good work

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Keith!

[@tmytco7664]

I like how you follow through on every repair. Good job!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@barrydevlinred]

Awwww man thats starting to look like the fire breather its meant to be im so chuffed for u seeing it all coming together and ur face says its all mate well done🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@vulcan-900bobber7]

No short cuts, I like that 😁

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Trying my best!

[@rexstonbull250]

Great progress being made .

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@kopanomofokeng6562]

This man is brilliant!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

🤘😎🤘

[@curtiscarpenter7423]

Amazing job like always. I love the dodge charger

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

You and me both!

[@bernierezny8156]

Man I was at work when this hit had to waittell home. CONGRADS man looking good 👍

[@oldaves_projects3775]

It's looking freaking kick ass

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@wolfstorm4608]

Another fantastic video! The car is looking beautiful bud keep up the good work 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 🤘🤘

[@raipe105]

Nice job.👍

[@JNoutdoors652]

Great video, can’t wait for the next one in this series👍

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Looks great so far, can't wait till its all nice and put together.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

You and me both!

[@chuckeecheese162]

Looking good 😎

[@hubertbelden652]

Looking really good sir 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@russclewley6945]

Very exciting work going on here! Moving right along. It will be solid in no time. Keep it up. Very inspiring.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Russ!!

[@kevinhumphrey932]

I must say you definitely like the 68 charger I've got a 68 that was scavenged for parts but the floor pans all the rad support windshield post is all very solid the spring shackle mounts could you some attention but other than that is a solid car

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Kinds like a fun project!

[@deundrasingleton4857]

Love the channel great work !!!!!! Should start your own shop if you haven’t already

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Maybe one day!

[@DXFXmc]

He'll YES!! Finally my weekly fix!!🤗🤓 Awesome job.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks! 🤘🤘

[@sinistercharger]

This is coming on very well 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@Brad_Q1999]

I love the work you do keep it up and this thing will be done in no time

[@bradleyroberts6637]

Great progress! Keep up the good work and thanks for the videos! It's great to follow your restoration of this Charger.

[@stevencoughran6115]

Looking good ,love watching but wished you post more videos

[@brettmerryman2837]

Very impressive!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Brett!

[@kennethengstrom9261]

Great work 👍👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Ken!

[@robertreavley7145]

I’ve shared this video on 2 groups I’m in on Facebook bud! Let’s hope you get some more fans out of it!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Hell yea! Thanks Robert!

[@robertreavley7145]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 cool! Your welcome bud!!

[@bobbysbee4611]

Still a fan here

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

🤘🤘

[@pasqualetripodina5995]

Work in progres 👌🇮🇹

[@carverphil1]

Impressive. enjoying your work.

[@27sincity]

Been watching since the first video and subscribed to your channel the same day. I admire your craftsmanship as I am learning about this work because I am having my '71 Cutlass done now. Also love the boots!

[@hotrod1984s10]

Fantastic video series. I wish you all the best, excellent work!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks 🤘🤘

[@doug.patterson4732]

that is going to be an awesome car

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes it will be!

[@allclassicsrestoration1430]

Great job keep up the good work bringing that one back. I'm starting on a 70 Superbee in similar condition. I also just started a channel of my own.

[@paulgilson9876]

Awsome to watch

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Paul!

[@jonathanbriefcase2748]

Heya pal. Nice work, you really put in the time and effort on this episode (every episode, really), and it’s great to see that your efforts are so satisfying.to you. Thanks for bringing us along. 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@markszczepaniak5888]

Your doing a great job, keep up the great work.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Mark 🤘🤘

[@chrissullivan1756]

Awesome job !!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Chris! 🤘🤘

[@gabrielantoniomartin9020]

Amigo te felicito Muy bueno tu trabajo

[@dgadver]

Lookin' good!!!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Dave!

[@joevergnetti767]

Amazing amount of work! I can’t wait to see this come together, you def need to take the old owner/son/brother - cant remember, but anyway, take him for a ride when it’s done!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’ll be the Son. The owner recently passed away

[@MikeJBlues]

Looking good

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Mike 🤘🤘

[@blucheer8743]

Great channel bud!

[@mavecobrasil4446]

🙋🏼‍♂️boa noite irmão 👍🏻 🇧🇷

[@bbgcars]

looking fantastic bruh!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks!

[@ticcoz3459]

Nice car

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for following!

[@garyprice464]

Looking good bro props from the Uk

[@andrewbaluk1663]

the fender gaps wide on one side and narrow on the other indicates the front end is skewed slightly to the drivers side. measure the diagonals from reference points on the body to the front corners of the clip and only weld it in when they are equal.

[@GeekAndSon]

Lookin good!

[@Autovisions]

Starting to come together keep it up !

[@2koolchris291]

She’s looking great man. Whats the motor plans for her. I think that she deserves a big block. Can’t wait for the transformation video from rusted and wrecked to restored and rocking. Can’t wait to do what you’re doing one day

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

392 Hemi 6 speed

[@2koolchris291]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 a Hemi will go perfectly in her. It’s amazing to see what body panels can do to a car. Can’t wait for the next video

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this Rust Bucket: Hold my 🔧

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

& my beer!

[@starman7945]

Mig mans back. Time for an adult beverage.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

More mig mania! Thanks for watching!

[@DScaglione.]

So I take it that the mystery delivery were the 2 front fenders and some other things? If so, I saw the dent on the passenger side front fender, which shouldn't be a problem smoothing out. Excellent work, especially with the patches. Keep On Keepin' On Sir! Looking forward to more progress - wish I was there to help! God Bless 😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Surprisingly no one guessed the mystery delivery! I guess it’ll remain a mystery until the next video!

[@DScaglione.]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Ok, well I’m at a loss there LOL. Keep up the great work Sir! 😎

[@deadendgarage2006]

Looking good. Did you take some X measurement both vertical and horizontal to help verify the fitment? I would suggest mounting the doors since they have the least amount of adjustment room.

[@jaredpetersen7343]

I hope u know there is a big ding on the passenger side fender towards the end of the video. U can clearly see it. Hope u do but keep up the good work during these crazy times. ;)

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Ofcourse. I got it for $300 on marketplace. Needs a little hammer dolly messaging. For the price i couldn’t say no!

[@olivergeertz4503]

Hello from germany nice work man ... 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Oliver!

[@scotttracey3748]

You done an amazing job,Your the man. 🥃

[@kamilchopek3722]

Good work! Greetings from Poland ;)

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Kamil! 🤘🤘

[@scottkovacs7634]

Keep it up looks awesome

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Scott!

[@pasqualetripodina5995]

Waooooooooo very beatyful dodge yes yes❤ 👌

[@samuelrivera3557]

Wow again another great video on your build and amazingly doing it solo! You were meant to take on this challenge, AAA+++, Q: What gauge metal thickness you use for your Patches?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Typically 16-20 for most. I used some leftover rocker material I had for the frame repairs in this video. It was 16 ga.

[@samuelrivera3557]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Thanks

[@johnlad1481]

Awesome dude 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

🤘🤘

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Startin' to look like a car again! Been following this particular car from the start, and being a Chrysler guy from way back, it's good to see people like you and some others bringing these old Hot-Rods back to life again. The thing that begs the question though is: what's going in it? I don't recall if it had a Powertrain in it when you got it...440?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Originally a column shift 318. I’m going with a 392 Hemi 6 speed.

[@alibrown8317]

You the man 🥃

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Ali! 🤘🤘

[@gerrysmail8891]

Wow hey...its a Charger...who knew! 😂🤣✌🍻😎

[@MegaGsizzle]

Awesome 👏🏻 can’t wait to hear the good news! Also you should move to Texas lol

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

We’re moving! But not to Texas!

[@darrenbrooks1443]

Did they ship your right fender with the dent like that? Or unfortunate incident after arrival? Always hurts to have to work on new panels. Keep up the good work!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

No, the panel I received from amd is excellent. The passenger fender was on marketplace for $300. I had to jump on it! Needs a little love and hammer dolly work but it should turn out just fine

[@darrenbrooks1443]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Definitely don't blame you then, $300 plus a little time is better than the price on a new replacement now.

[@george8718]

Great 👍

[@davidbrown-55]

Uh oh! Big changes coming. Hope everything's ok boss. The big Amd box was in the driveway, what’s in it?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Everything is great! You’ll have to wait and see what’s in the box in next episode!

[@ronaldmoore8131]

Did your right front fender come with that custom dent near where the antenna hole would be? Fantastic job so far but I would have rejected the part or negotiated a significant discount.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I bought it off marketplace for $300. 5 mins with a hammer and dolly and it will be like new

[@elijahhall8637]

Good job. Can you tell me the bands name that you are playing.

[@DScaglione.]

Thumbed-Up, then hit 'play'!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@cesarmontoya9051]

Love the progress looking awesome bro . What color you going to go with?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Leaning towards black right now. Red interior!

[@mikeroberts5646]

Little confused I thought you bought you bought a new Torsion bar cross member?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s on the shelf… will likely use it on a future build

[@johnp1966]

man, the car is looking great! your doing a great job on it. did you say in another video that you've only been welding for like three years?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yep not very long... but a LOT of welding in that time. Doing patches and installing sheet metal doesn’t take too much experience to do. Practice on a floor pan. You’ll be a pro once it’s in!

[@johnp1966]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 I've been welding for about 20 years as a diy guy, just thought it was cool that you weren't afraid to tackle a project of this scale being a relatively new welder. freaking awesome man.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘