1968 Dodge Charger Restoration - Episode 37 - US Car Tool Stage 3 Chassis Stiffening Kit Install

[@joebacarella2829]

Where have you been my friend, I sure miss the videos, yeah, I know probably saving up money, these thing are not cheap. You are showing the world that these things can be saved at home in your own garage.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Joe! I had to take some time off to focus on family. Stay tuned!

[@bov634]

I can't believe how far this car has come, not many people have the grit to revive something this far gone. Well done sir.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother!

[@markszczepaniak5888]

That charger chassis is better than factory originally, much stronger . In addition when you first brought thr car home it was a basket case, it has come a long way. Thankyou for the video and looks like I will be doing some of those mods to my car. Great job.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching!

[@samuelrivera3557]

This has to be the best in home 2nd gen charger project tutorial. You're doing just about everything I would like to do on my'68 charger. You have me glued on your video since the beginning when you first purchased the charger. Great work as always. Until the next time. Keep on welding!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching Sam!!!

[@SimonJ9696]

Thank you for rescuing this car, the #1 muscle car through all time. Best regards from Sweden.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s definitely one of my favorites too!

[@KENNEY1023]

We all can't wait to see you driving, I for one am glad to see your taking the time and effort to build an incredible car that should still be around forever.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I can’t wait to be driving this one!

[@edsmachine93]

Very nice work. I am building a '68 Dodge Dart, I I had the body shop install the Stage 3 kit. With the mini tub kit. I believe the next one I do, I will do myself. Your quality and workmanship is impeccable. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Ed.

[@rangercwgbear6352]

I know there’s this guy building this charger now he driving around his home town enjoying it with his family on vacation wish he say hello lol hope things going good

[@jamesbehrick9588]

You'll love the stage 3 kit!!! i have one on my 70 Roadrunner!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’m in love already!

[@robjohnson3376]

Just re watched this mainly due to the lack of new content, as per usual the music was sending me off to sleep, but I struggled on lol, great work I'm very envious I'd love to be doing this myself but circumstance doesn't allow. My car modding days are over I'm afraid. Great work keep it up buddy. 😎🤠

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 😎🤙

[@DScaglione.]

S T R O N G ! ! ! N I C E ! ! ! Keep on Chargin’ !!! You should invite Birdsong over to check out your work! God Bless 😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Would love to work with him. He does great work!

[@joebacarella2829]

That`s why they say boxed and fully welded, hey while your down there forget the stitching, I too would be fully welding, you only get one time to do it right and water should stay out. That beast should have some good rigidity. I can`t wait for the clean up of the underside, with epoxy and undercoating. what a job you are doing my friend, that`s Mopar Madness, awesome.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother. I can’t wait either!

[@jimmyterrell2467]

Great work! I totally agree with fully welding all the add ons. That’s the whole point of adding them. Keep up the great work. I’m using your vids as an expert tutorial for my own build! I’m learning so much, you have no idea how you are encouraging others to tackle their own projects! You are a Godsend!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for watching! 😎🤙

[@hansschwarz9540]

Greatest Job. Best regards. From germany

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Hans! 😎🤙

[@timothyballinger6280]

Just wondering when we was going to see another video? Haven't seen one in a while hope everything's okay?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Soon brother, stay tuned!

[@JackBWatkins]

The amount of AMD panels and other new parts makes the old Charger just like a wife. When your wife turns 50 it is better to get her rebuilt than to trade her for a newer model. Cheaper too.

[@gunjiweber42]

That was some serious welding

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Tons!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Sure hope you family time and vacation going great

[@mightymikethebear]

This car should be really nice when finished. It is always better to fix it right the first time, which takes more time initially.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Absolutely! Built to last! & most importantly built to have fun!

[@davidb0126a]

What a journey! But you're almost there. Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. 👍

[@paulgilson9876]

Lost u..lookin forward to next vid..keep up that awsome work

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! Be back soon!

[@davidbrown-55]

Coming along. Raptor line the underside, paintable also. Zing powww

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That’s the plan!

[@djmrausch]

Love the build. 1 recommendation: Etching primer is always superior on bare metal compared to EP. Sure EP is the next best thing but if u have to build up a complete paintjob from bare metal then always go with etching primer

[@Kurt_Outdoors]

NOW...it’s startin to look real good! Best YT channel man!....

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 🤘🤘

[@seizethecarp_]

Great video man! Doing a lot of the same on my 68. 👍

[@newfieboyhello]

Love this 😀

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching!

[@zAvAvAz]

🙂 great car, great work being done here

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Dennis! 😎🤙

[@scotttracey3748]

Great work it's coming along nicely.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother!

[@mana-ma-non3072]

I knew u had to , going for the best but wouldn’t expect anything less from u buddy

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 😎🤙

[@billmiller5075]

Nice job and top notch craftsmanship

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 😎🤘

[@WisdomVendor1]

I can't really tell if you're strengthening a unibody, or building a tank. Awesome work dude, she's coming along nice! Although it does hurt my soul a bit to know that you're going with a late model drivetrain.

[@blucheer8743]

Project coming along looking good!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@erictate8986]

Rust Bucket Resto's Hello Friend I haven't see you do anymore Uploads of your Dodge Charger in a while I hope everything is OK with you and your family 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Everything is ok. Editing the next video now. Stay tuned!

[@jamesmitchell6598]

I would be curious as to how many feet oh I mean miles of wire you have used since the start. Lol. One thing for sure if anyone need welding tips on sheet metal your the man to call.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

About 40 lbs of wire so far… a lot of it makes it’s way back to the floor with grinding and cleaning up welds.

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

Beauty job. Glad to hear you're doing so many different coatings to protect your time and money invested. Old Neil Young said it best "rust never sleeps". When these cars were new, and just after, they weren't known to be rusty. We had 71'Galaxies and the then new 73' Chevy C10s to laugh at. Holes so big you could put your head into the trunk/box, in the first few years no less. Great motors though. Those 428s were absolute torque hammers. When the Galaxies had rotted away(especially the police interceptors), out came the 428 and trans, then you dropped it into a Rustang or Cougar, where the 390 had been. We wuz reducing, re-using and recycling while the hippies were still dodging the draft, working on their third degree, not yet even thinking about wrecking the economy with a future green agenda. Pretty sure your 68' will outlast the Hyundai era. Can't wait to see the whole underside epoxied, sound deadened and undercoated. It's going to look great. Already does. Kudos Malcolm Ottawa Valley

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! I can’t wait either!

[@jbtoptc7327]

WOW.... I am IMPRESSED. Awesome job. :)

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 😎🤘

[@g.apompa2696]

More of the car than not is replaced. Nuff said

[@alltwocustomz6829]

AMD ☝😎best aftermarket panels inthe business. Looook'N goooood

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

The best!

[@ralfcremers9477]

What about the radiatersupport? Are you grinding the stamped holes with your welds? This stamped holes can be seen and don't look very nice.

[@michaelhill2844]

You weld so much that I wear welding goggles to watch your videos.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

My shoulders still hurt from making this one!

[@charleskuchinsky7487]

33 seconds in to the video I see you put the donor clip for the Cuda back onto to the 71 Charger 😀

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Shows how long this video took me to make!

[@redeye2324]

Hope all is well

[@aaronhollingsworth6808]

I’m glad you are almost done with the charger, I’m so looking forward for the 71 cuda build, 71 cuda is my favorite mopar, also what’s up with the GTO?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s my favorite too! The GTO is taking a back seat while I work on the Charger and the Cuda. I’ll get back on it eventually!

[@nerfbey5250]

I think I shall add this to my to do list. Was filling in the lightning holes necessary?

[@darylupchurch4175]

Love this build 💯 when is the next video coming out ?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sooner than you may think! 😬😬

[@gabrielantoniomartin7995]

Amigo excelente trabajo La verdad buenísimo todo eso para poder reforzar todo el falso chasis Saludos desde Argentina

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤙

[@Jonnysgarage01]

Love it I think I’ll buy the kit for mine

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Do it!

[@handsonhobbies6690]

Can’t wait for your next video. Finally picked up a 69 charger last week. Needs the whole rear half. Need your guidance

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

My should make it easy!!! Good luck with your build!

[@deanrayne7302]

I find it funny you have replaced most of the car and yet you seemed concerned about cutting the frame for the relocation kit. I would have freaked replacing entire rear frame rails not the relocation kit ha ha

[@donsrestorations]

Curious, why did you not fit frame rail support BEFORE the torgue box so it would fit snug over the frame rail? Would the torgue box not fit correctly doing so? Thank you for all of your videos and instructional aides. I have learnt a tonne watching.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I think either way one of the pieces would need to be modified. The cuts on the torque boxes would have been less. If I had it to do over again, I’d probably do it the opposite way.

[@1984buickboy]

Looking good. Dont know if you have chosen a color but the F8 green or crimson red would look very nice.

[@felixnile]

if i remember correct in one of your first vids you said your welding wasn't very good. it looks really good in this vid.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’m a ruthless self critic. I can still get a lot better!

[@MrPauls-vr4mj]

Great stuff!! Love them Mopars. The neatest part about your videos is seeing you improve in a bunch of different ways and overcoming obstacles. Hey, has Mark Worman from Graveyard cars commented on any of this? I bet he would be impressed.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

He’d probably say I’m a butcher!

[@toms1348]

Nice work brother!! You know, I understand unitbody construction. That said I don't understand why they didn't run full length frame rails in the first place. Cost, I suppose. That's a much tighter shell now! Watching you cut the new rear frame rails was hard to watch though. That probably would have kept me with the original leaf sprung rear! Hah!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

A little nerve racking for sure!

[@ninjapumkin]

FYI as far as I know the torque boxes only came factory on most Hemi cars and all convertibles

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yep!

[@mightymikethebear]

It has been a while since the last video was posted. I guess life has gotten in the way of providing entertainment/education. Did you start a second channel? I hope things are back on track soon.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Nope, just working through some personal issues. Editing the next video now! Stay tuned!

[@brianlook7385]

Great video as usual. Not to change the subject, but, what happened to the GTO?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

She’s on ice for a bit. Charger & Cuda are taking priority for now.

[@Arthagnou]

the downside to bigger tires and moving the springs inward is you have created more Un-sprung weight, and thus a car that wont handle has well, but will go straight better.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

& it’ll look a lot cooler! 😎🤙

[@daleprice8161]

Just got to watch the episode of all of the modifications done with the performance kit especially the subframe connectors ..... But as with the last couple of episodes as with this one I couldn't help but notice something in the background it looks like maybe I guess a bluish green Hood for what looks like a charger Hood what do you plan on doing with it ... I was also going to ask you that kit where did you get that

[@bruwin]

It looks like it's the hood off of the '71 Cuda.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I have hoods for the Cuda and also the original hood from the Charger. That’ll probably go on the wall eventually. Definitely a keeper!

[@daleprice8161]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 I was just being curious all good ...but where did you get the kit for the charger would be awesome to get one

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

You can get it from us car tool directly or from AMD.

[@thinkingofyouto1]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ToriL97]

How do you weld under the car and not get spatter from the heat? I never have a problem welding from the side or from above but whenever I'm under my car is seems like the same settings just doesn't work well. I get a lot of popping of the metal and way more prone to blowing out and turning into a hole, but I don't get as good penetration if I turn the welder down.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Try turning your gas pressure up slightly and make sure the surfaces are clean. Should do the trick for you.

[@TheTorchred9885]

Just out of curiosity when welding in the kit was any current flex or sag in the body taken into account ... I know the car is on a lift versus jack or jackstands just didn't know if there was any noticeable droop when the car was lifted prior to welding in the braces.. I'd hate to think that after all that work that there would be a permanent distortion to the substructure ... food for thought... otherwise fantastic work, looking forward to each video in all the builds on the channel keep up the good work!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Good question. I didn’t notice any movement but I will find out when I put the fenders back on!

[@bradw309]

The car is really coming along and looking good. What is the plan for the '65 goat? I remember in one of the GTO videos you mentioned replacing the door pilar assembly with the 66-67 AMD ones. I used them on a 64, but there are limitations. Let me know if you want any info on it. Keep up the great work 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes! The door mounting section is the same, but the angle of the a pillar at the top is different. The gto will come back eventually. Charger & Cuda are taking priority for now.

[@baklash555]

Was wondering if you were gonna make 68 quarter panels or leave the 69 side lights? I've been doing all of that to my 68. Got a long way to go on mine. Good job

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’ll be filling the side markers in the next episode.

[@ruwithlee1970]

It's July have you started assembly of the car yet??

[@scottkovacs7634]

Cuda cuda cuda

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Coming next!

[@daveshipman2677]

Hi dude,your car is looking awesome bud,may i ask what gauge wire your using to weld on the stiffening parts,also i see an engine in the back of your garage,would this be the engine for your charger by any chance,as i'd love to see it thanks,keep up the great work bud,you must be stoked to get this far yeah.?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure is, I unveiled it a few episodes back. Check it out! I use Lincoln 0.030 SuperArc L-56 for everything. Good stuff!

[@ruwithlee1970]

I would make sure you spray inside all the frame rot rails in all your supports that you've spent so much time preparing with cavity wax and lots of it

[@oldpath7357]

Been waiting...now worrying bout you bro. Where you at?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Don’t worry. Editing the next video. Life happens! 😎🤙

[@oldpath7357]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Cool!! I can understand "life happens"....see you then and Shalom friend.

[@karlstarr9440]

It's been a minute hope all is well.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Be back soon! Stay tuned!

[@MikhailScottKy]

It's been a month since the last episode. I hope all is well and some new vids will be out soon.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Should be out this week!

[@sonnyjordan1911]

When is the next video coming can't wait

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Soon!

[@davevic1846]

Hey buddy where did u buy the motor from and how much was it if u don’t mind

[@scottkovacs7634]

A lot of welding wire. What's the full frame for.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Surprise!

[@daleprice8161]

Hey I've got a question for you that stuff you spray it inside of the door skin and the rear quarter panels that keeps the sound down what is that stuff called

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Lizard Skin

[@daleprice8161]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 thank you

[@daleprice8161]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 how's the cuda coming along

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Oddly quite since the Cuda showed up I think ....

[@kenny3217]

You sure you didn't get that kit from Puddin's Fab shop? Nowhere else have I seen as many speed holes with dimple dies.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

US Car Tool!

[@kenny3217]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 It was a joke, I thought everybody in the Car KZbin world knew about Puddin. You should check out his channel if you haven't, its a lot of fun. Welds started off a little ugly but got much better towards the end. Looks plenty strong though and won't see most of em.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’ll check it out!

[@daleprice8161]

Hey how are you doing... haven't seen ya on the builds in a little while in how's the cuda coming

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Hey brother, took a few weeks off to focus on family. Should have some new stuff out this week!

[@daleprice8161]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 hey man I completely understand that you got to take time off now and then especially when it comes to the wife and kids

[@richardbargas692]

Time to get back on the clock! 😉 lol I was a bit worried. Last time you and the family had covid. Seen ya soon!

[@jpalberthoward9]

It looks like we see light at the end of the tunnel, and it's not the headlamp of an oncoming train! I have been on board with this since the first episode because not only do I love '68 Chargers, I am equally enthusiastic about workmanship of the quality you are performing here. Having commended your efforts many times I won't belabor the point. Suffice to say, what you have done so far is exemplary. It seems sometimes that the whole human race is drowning in a sea of mediocrity and the "who gives a shit" attitude. Given that context, watching you build this car compares to a big lung full of fresh air after being locked in a dank stinky basement for a month. Again, very nicely done. I do have to mention one unrelated subject, and that is the music sound track for this video. Did you by any chance have anything to do with the production of this music? Are you by chance playing one of the instruments, perhaps the guitar? Is this possibly a jam with you and some of your compadres? These tracks are first rate, and I had to break out the old Stratocaster and play along with it because it rocks. Whoever this is, they're cookin' with gas! Build a '68 Charger with blues like this for a sound track? You can't get much more pure Americana than that! I am curious to know if you are also a musician, or perhaps an engineer or producer. If so, then let me say that those results are on a par with your car building skills. Quality of this level is a joy to see and hear. Best of luck and massive respect to you, sir!!!! Cheers!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for the kind words! I get all my music from epidemic sound. It’s copyright free music. I have played guitar since I was a kid so I appreciate some clean riffs and mellow blues. I always have it playing in the background of the garage too when I’m working. The Charger has come a long ways! About time for the fun stuff! Thanks for watching!

[@pauleey72]

Do you have a link for this kit?

[@paulgilson9876]

How things going?

[@jasonseal2692]

I thought the drivers side was the left side.

[@tomswindler64]

👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤙

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Oh buddy this is the stuff dreams are made of pretty soon body work and all the goodies and then she well be on her wheels can’t wait to see her driving ,oh one question I’m getting ready on my project car I tried to got back and find the name of stuff you coated the inside of your quarters couldn’t find the name thanks if you could drop the name

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s called lizard skin. Good stuff! They sell a kit on Amazon with the spray gun and a gallon of the coating for around $200.

[@rangercwgbear6352]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 thanks buddy ill get ordered tonight

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Been 2 months since a video- hope everything is okay!!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s been too long!

[@garageforcerestos]

any updates? 🙂

[@cajunspeacial6101]

When is the next video

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Soon!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Most be driving her now jk or real busy with family buddy

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I wish! Been busy with family. Stay tuned.

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Yeh I seen your post on Instagram you enjoy your time with your family buddy they grow so fast I’m sure you’ll be back soon

[@natebean151]

I see if dont get back mounts in perfect your car be dog tracking down road... 😊

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Damn right!

[@robjohnson3376]

I wish you'd cut out the rubbish music, I've never completed one of your videos I'm always falling asleep and missing most of it,

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Turn the volume down! 😎🤙