1968 Dodge Charger Restoration - Episode 2 - Teardown Begins

[@mikeroberts5646]

Hey a little more safety for our Youngster,2x4s hurt on bare little feet and good thing he didn’t pinch his hand going past the garage door Please be carefull And happy to see his knowledge and enthusiasm

[@kenny3217]

Man that thing is rough. I am in the middle of restoring my 1980 Scout, and whenever I get discouraged by all the rust I come watch videos like this and instantly feel better. My truck at least has most of it's floors, body panels, and a solid frame.

[@ventgoblin8080]

This just popped in my recommendation list and it’s crazy to see how much this car has changed

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure is! It’s coming right along!

[@uhoh3098]

I always like looking at the old videos just to see how far its come

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That & how much the kiddos have grown!

[@kbullwinkle]

Hey i just found your channel...watched the first 3 videos...I'm impressed..clclearly you have skills...and some common sense to...thoroughly enjoyed watching your progress...cant wait to see whats next...I've owned a 68 charger in 1975 and a 70 road runner in 76...wish i could find one in any condition...keep up the good work....and the boys are great...love to see more of them...

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching Kevin!

[@Alextheampguy]

Its important to keep yourself hydrated. Keep up the good work 🤘

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Always! 🤘🤘

[@christopherstark7585]

Lager! Great beer choice! 👍🏼

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I miss my Yuengling!!!

[@WisdomVendor1]

I just now saw your first video on the 68 charger restoration. I'm about to binge watch the rest. I scrolled through the thumbnails of the future vids to see if you had a left front fender yet and it appears you do. I have an extra left front fender I was going to give you if you didn't. It'll be a little while before I learn how much progress you've made, but I very much look forward to it and welcome to the 68 Charger owner club. :-)

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🤘

[@charlesgammon38]

Late to the build gonna enjoy watching it through the end

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching Charles!

[@rdkngcat]

Stance is cool even though broken. Looking forward to seeing where you take this build, all the best..

[@travisjohnson5747]

I feel your pain. I just bought a pair of 65' fastback mustangs ..both pretty bad underneath but one is basically a roof donor for a conversion. Everywhere you put a jack under broke through.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’ve always wanted a 65 fastback. Sounds like some fun builds! My charger was the same way. Barely anything solid to put a jack on. That’s why I chose the rockers first so I have a solid foundation to build off of. Good luck with your builds!! Thanks for following!

[@travisjohnson5747]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 I'll be watching👍

[@regionm8664]

Good progress. I’m working two 68s now. Good to see great content continuously being made.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks man! Well stay tuned! Lots of big stuff coming up that I’m excited to share. Good luck with your builds! Hopefully they are in better shape than mine.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I just noticed you posted on my second video. Check out my others if you haven’t! I will be uploading Episode 7 tomorrow!

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

jersey! Hope have that engine rebuilt. I see it is real bad but it is the original low miles motor so no wear...but hopefully shop will help you with the cost of the rebuild.

[@bryantidwell5474]

If I was you I would keep that original motor and transmission for your charger you can have them rebuilt

[@rb67mustang]

I totally agree with you.

[@gerrysmail8891]

Hi, another Mopar guy from Ohio! I subscribed and hit the bell. Good luck and Godspeed on this build!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for following Gerry! New videos coming this week!

[@MITCHSLAW1970]

Your giving me hope with mine❤❤❤

[@VintageCars999]

I'd like to get a 68 Charger to restore, but hopefully it'll be in better shape than this one, but I'm excited to keep watching through this series. Shame that motor is toast, needs a rebuild sure someone will buy that off of you if you're looking to sell it.

[@sjcali6161]

Congrats on your find. I’m currently working on a 68 myself. It was a 318 auto-console car but I’m converting to manual and putting in a T56.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Very cool! Even though the car needs a ton of work I still consider myself extremely lucky to have found it. I can’t wait to get it back on the road! Good luck with your build!

[@sjcali6161]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 these cars are more and more rare everyday. Mine will be with me forever and will go to one of my kids. Cool thing about them is there are very few parts that they don’t make a reproduction of. Not sure how much you want to invest in it but I highly recommend not using torsion bars with the stock lower control arms. They don’t make a reproduction of stock lowers and there are way better designs now. I’ll sub and watch as you build. Feel free to reach out. Good luck.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Right now I’m planning to go with a QA1 tubular k frame and control arms with coil overs in the front. If I’ve got to replace it all, why not replace it with something better! Thanks for the sub!

[@sjcali6161]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 I was actually going to mention that but you’ve done your homework. You going to keep it an auto?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

No, it will be a 6 speed of some form. I’m really interested in the 392 Hemi w/ 6 speed pallets offered by Cleveland Power & Performance. They offer some really nice stuff that is as complete as could be. Add fluids & a battery and you can start the engine on the pallet! I think I have about a year or so before I’ll be ready for the drivetrain. I’m sure I’ll change my mind a few times between now and then.

[@jasonmolen11]

Nature's port job right there!

[@jopex_-rp7rb]

90%rust, 9%legend and 1%good

[@Star69ca]

Ведро конечно забавное) Спасибо.

[@gasm1100]

I’d recommend putting on some hard roller wheels and tires to Let it roll. I’ve done to many of these for dragging anymore. It’s a steep learning curve

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

There's a couple reasons why you want to keep the original engine. First off is its date coded for 1968 so it has value there and the late sixties 318 had higher compression than later engines. Plus a numbers matching car could add a great deal of value. At least dont get rid of it right away in case you change your mind. Great videos by the way.

[@jamesedwards7198]

Iv subscribed and I'll be waitin for you to finish the car and still see the scratches in the drive way to remind you of everything you went through

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for following James! I can’t wait until that day!

[@kaenangreene9659]

You definitely have your work cut out for you 👍. Ill be following the whole way!

[@robertironside3166]

Ever think of dumping some fill next to the garage there and building an addition on it and raising the ceiling to accomodate a lift? You could use the work space :-))

[@rdkngcat]

The audio is quite quiet even turned all the way up. Love the back story on the car..

[@martinsane]

Good grief. Best quote when you pulled the valve cover and said the same thing the previous owner said when he thought about selling it, "I can't even give this thing away"...

[@glennross217]

I can't wait to see it when you get it done you have a very nice car what color are you going to paint it the regular color for a charger is orange with a number one on it

[@kbullwinkle]

Id have a shop look at the motor or at least have it disassembled to see if it usable regardless of using it or not...Happy New Year...be carefull

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks you too

[@draggerlane04090]

Boy you must have a true passion to rebuild cars Props to you man. You said your fire wall looks great but to me something looks off on the passenger side It doesn't look right I don't know could be my imagination

[@meh-canics9628]

That 318 reminds me of the 413 I tore down this summer

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Looks like i pulled it up from the titanic!

[@jopex_-rp7rb]

Im thikning about buying dodge charger 66, so on what should i pay atention? Exept rust and oil liking, maybie something about engine?

[@carlkwasnjuk9518]

Poor kid got the wood dropped on his toe!

[@rusty_gold_garage7138]

Save your motor it could be rebuilt if you wanted to. But its original to your car. It would also make a cool base for a table if you so chose.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’ll go on the shelf for now!

[@bristol831]

12000 miles? Let's see them gas and break peddles! I personally don't think so!

[@Cirathos]

I look up at the sky and ask, "Where in the frig is everyone finding these things!"

[@elsydro8064]

Just found your channel,love it, I’m going to be starting a 69 on my channel soon

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Very cool! Good luck with your build!

[@charliekline3975]

You must live close to pa then drinking Yuengling we call that piss beer here in schuylkill county

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yessir! NE Ohio

[@lossantostuner4771]

How did you get a blind bulldog

[@bobbyjones8205]

hang on to that engine if it's the original. $$$$

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It is original. I am in the process of disassembling now to get it cleaned and machined.

[@Wooley689]

I hate to say it, but I think the story fed you is not completely true. You do have a couple of good helpers with you though it would seem.

[@thewerxshop0486]

I hope you know Chris Songbird from Junkerup.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Chris is the man! I know him well

[@thewerxshop0486]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 good! After seeing what you brought home his expertise and his template car are gonna come in handy.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

100% agree!

[@filipplaftak9734]

You should get an profile picture

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Working on it!

[@keithmutvei7850]

Careful with the music. KZbin copyright gremlins like to claim videos with copyright music

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I only use open source music from Epidemic.

[@stanleymaley7875]

Merry Christmas from stan

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Merry Christmas Stan!

[@kbullwinkle]

Oh..and please get that vette under roof...had a couple of them too..77 & 93

[@classiccarrebuilds2771]

are chargers easy to find? hoping to get to the states next year and i would love to bring one home..

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Not the easiest to find! Especially at a decent price. Rollers with no engine that need body panels go for $20k right now... I still feel very blessed and lucky to have found mine. Keep looking.. they are out there! Thanks for following!

[@classiccarrebuilds2771]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 keep up the good work if i find one i will need to see how its done!

[@torekristoffersen176]

No, second gen Chargers (‘68-70) are very difficult to find even here in the USA! They are extremely popular cars. Even project cars that need a lot of work go for very high prices. But.... they are so worth it! Good luck! Where is home for you?

[@classiccarrebuilds2771]

@@torekristoffersen176 northumberland UK

[@torekristoffersen176]

@@classiccarrebuilds2771 excellent! Good luck!

[@johnfasanelli4259]

Your kids 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

My best buds! They love being out there!

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Not restoration unless there mouse sucker 2k involved... little man got his chair ready to watch and learn. may need Donor rear frame, front assembly isn't attached to any thing.

[@tedmatias1536]

Interested to do sheet metal to my 69?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Where are you located? What all needs done?

[@tedmatias1536]

Ted Matias NJ Floor, torsion bar member, rear quarters, outer rear wheel wells, rockers, rear lower panel and end caps, corner at wind shield and at rear. Can email you photos

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Send me a message on Instagram

[@bad74maverick1]

I would like to see you leave it alone drive train wise if you're going to do the same to the rest of the car. I've never rebuilt a Mopar engine but I have done some fords that were (or looked) much worse than that top end. One I had a 390 that sat outside in what could only be described as a mud hole with mud up to the exhaust ports and a piece of foil over the carb. I had to use an air chisel to knock out the pistons. It bored fine with the exception of 1 which had to be sleeved. Heads magnafluxed and hot dipped fine. don't give up on it. Just my opinion and experience. P.S. Go LIONS. Ohio love here.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Go Lions!! Thanks for the tip & for following!

[@bad74maverick1]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 No problem, has been fun to watch. I have like 3 small one minute videos of a 67' mustang I towed out of a yard after sitting for 11 years on my page. little bit of tuning and I had it running out of the gas can. Now it's road worthy. Next is my 60 Ranchero. I am going to do a full resto mod on it but I'm going to do it as if a kid were building it in 1970. So no electronics, no crazy blowers, only aftermarket parts available 70' or before.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

🤘🤘. Hell yeah! Good luck with your builds!

[@gasm1100]

Asphalt can always be re- hit sealed

[@2koolchris291]

She’s already leaving skids

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

First of many!

[@265chevy]

I am going to call this build the Ratty Charger lol

[@SnakeheadRT]

Engine looks in bad condition....but hey now you can stick a 440 magnum in there😂

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

392 hemi is where my head is at right now. Will be a little while before I have to decide, but that’s the direction I’m leaning right now

[@MattiaBottazzo]

03:04 🤦🏻‍♂️😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@darnellwhite7408]

Take to a machine shop its original.

[@johnfasanelli4259]

Motor is not bad its rebuildable I have rebuilt worse that's nothing

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s going on the shelf. I’ll be dropping in a 392 hemi later next summer if all else goes well!

[@johnfasanelli4259]

Ok do not get. Rid of the motor or trans rebuild it and keep it big money car when done u bought for 5 prob put 25 to 30 in it and its a 50 to 60 thousand dollar car

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s actually got 12k original miles on the car... but it looks more like 500k miles. I’ll keep the engine and the trans if I or someone else wants to preserve it in the future.

[@johnfasanelli4259]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 i m tell u do. Not get rid of it if u ever want good money for ur car its worth more with the original stuuf esp in a mopar

[@mssedmebich1621]

What does 10 gallons of mouse urine do to an engine?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s not the urine I’m worried about it’s all of the acorns and mouse nest crammed into every square inch of the engine!

[@mssedmebich1621]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Disassemble it and send the block and heads out for a good boiling. I haven't rebuilt an engine in 2 decades but, I've started with some pretty bad seized up crap and made them run again. We had some machine shops in the area that would rebuild a shortblock for $350. I'm guessing the price has gone up a wee bit since the 80's.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I will definitely look into it. It could use a good cleaning!

[@totaltrumpet]

My guy you said youre gonna watch football youre a lions fan what r u gonna watch

[@mickbottomley6815]

expensive piece of scrap to far gone 😞

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I like your optimism! Thanks for following!

[@torque-ej4nu]

Even if it was, one mans garbage..... another man's treasure.

[@VintageCars999]

Just needs some new metal, a welder and a whole lot of patience.

[@damianbrennan2258]

U really make out the motor is no good its a easy reco u can get everything

[@RobVicPer1]

Plan ahead and call and get you and the boys a tetanus shot appointment. A lotta work you ain't kidding.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

We are up to date!

[@RobVicPer1]

Cracked me up. Keep up the good attitude. Thoughts and prayers for you or the car. I don't know who needs it more😁