1969 Dodge Super Bee - A Stunning Restoration of a ‘60s Classic

This stunningly beautiful Super Bee restoration is an inspiring rescue story that will have you wanting to start working on your own restomod today!
Owner Kevin Hayes found this neglected beauty on Craig’s List and fell immediately in love and KNEW he had to save her from a slow death by rust.
What is truly inspiring is the love, support and assistance Kevin receiver from his family and friends. But it was Kevin’s wife, Tracey, that was the inspiration and motivator to keep Kevin and his son in the game to complete this restoration. You can say this Super Bee is a real family project!
The result speaks for itself. The car is a high-performance driver that has been rebuilt to the original factory specs. Packed with power, acceleration, and stunning good looks, this car is a head turner and attention grabber everywhere it is driven. Go for a drive with Kevin and the Bee, and you will be amazed at how many people stop by and offer comments, memories, and encouragement for such a beautiful restoration.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS RESTORATION
Auto Metals Direct - www.autometaldirect.com/
RP Customs Auto Body Inc. - www.rpcustom.com/
Blast Services - blastserv.com/
Craigslist - craigslist.org/
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[@stevenhon3091]

The best car and the best year!

[@leonardwashington9997]

Yahoo!!😀.. I'll keep saying..let's Save as many as we can.. that's a Sweet 🎂🍒 Super Bee 🐝..👍

[@gaetanodetorrice5555]

That is your Christine. Very beautiful car❤👍

[@Calbenmike]

Me watching this video, makes me happier.

[@warriordefender4906]

Best Super bee I ever saw. I'm a mopar freak and for me its Mopar or no car. So glad you put it back together!!!!!!!! Thanks

[@gaetanodetorrice5555]

People who have the same passion as you do feel the same way ❤🤣. I know because I have a 1966 Plymouth barracuda formula s four-speed 83/4 rear . 273 4bbl. And I truly understand how you feel 👍👍👍

[@dirtlump]

What a great Car !

[@lhayes7516]

beautiful car Kevin . totally agree with how therapeutic these things can be.

[@johnboy007]

Beautiful❤

[@kevinbrucestevens7747]

Good job.

[@jthev]

Love those 69 Bees. My B5 Blue Bee and I have been together for 52 years.

[@ronaldbradshaw3693]

Yes,car therapy, you always feel happy when you are behind the wheel of an old school big block Mopar!!! Nice!!!

[@geralddrury4829]

Love the 69 Bee, Mine burned and was replaced with a Formula S Barracuda 383 in 84. And Go Gators!!!!

[@kevinhayes8611]

Great looking Barracuda.

[@albertchavez2693]

Back in Highschool my brother had this car in blue with 4 otf and the seats were even covered with that plastic bubble type covers , She was prestine :) myself i had a 1967 blue SS Chevelle 396 turbo 400 and we had the best of times like fast times at Yuma Highschool AKA Ridgemont Highscool lol :)

[@kevintaylor8234]

Moving art.........

[@charlesjacobsen9895]

Best super Bee I’ve ever seen, a true Mopar classic, love the sound of that 383, I know because I had a 69 Roadrunner in 1969 as my first new car .

[@nikaan7383]

Beautiful Car, nice to see how much joy it gives you. I have a 69 Roadrunner 572Hemi and a 69 Charger RT/4SPEED. If we have nice weather, i drive every day with my Mopars.

[@lukereardon1821]

So great to see a Bee brought back to life like this one. These kind of cars are the most economical cars of all because of the way they make you feel.

[@marktucker5837]

I wish i had one i love super bees

[@markc7367]

Super Sweet Super Bee ! Therapeutic just looking at it !

[@stevennowlin6155]

I bought 69 b in1973 sophomore in hi school give 800 for it at Ford dealership it was like the red 1functioning tunnel ram air I wish everyday I had it back envious of the man loved seeing it

[@anthonyhebert5630]

"cheaper than a therapist" nuff said!

[@venutiraines2413]

Absolutely awesome

[@user-wu9sk7fs7v]

super cool...I had a 69 super bee, a 69 roadrunner, and a 71 superbee....the 69 bee was my absolute favorite..you sir have a gorgeous car...love it

[@scarbourgeoisie]

The '69 Bee is so underappreciated when compared to the more popular B-Body Chargers & Roadrunner/GTX's. To me, the '69 Bee is simply gorgeous, front to back. It can hold its own against the other B's.

[@ROADWARRIORMUSTANG]

ITS the holy Grail

[@randolphdevault6613]

The Coronet is the progenitor of all "B"s. I prefer the Coronet's definitive tail light array. They knew it was what everyone was going to see the most of! Nothing runs like a Dodge. It is truly a spiritual experience to feel the torque transfer along the drive-line.🚀

[@lovemetal2467]

It's my favorite old-school Mopar. It's my dream car, either with a 440-Magnum or a 383-Magnum. Nothing like the stance of a Coronet or Superbee.

[@wheelie63]

all the right decisions............. a heartwarming story.

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

There are no bad days driving that baby! What a absolutely stunning Super Bee, my day is improving just watching a video of her! what a great rebuild with just the right amount of tweaking to her ( the sure grip, shift kit,355 gear,council, ect).....just a fantastic job on a legendary car .

[@tomasm9974]

😀... You are lucky man 😀. Congratulation ! Very very very nice Bee... Enjoy it !!!

[@doug8525]

Man I’d love to have it!I was lucky enough to be a teenager and see all these cars when they were new!

[@1royalpalm]

In 1969 (I was 21 and in the navy and only making chicken feed for pay) I wanted a Super Bee like yours, but the sad fact is I couldn't afford one, so I had to settle on a stripped down 340 Dodge Dart Swinger. Your restored Super Bee is absolutely awesome in red exterior and white interior. Thanks for posting.

[@ronlind1757]

Thank you for sharing this video of your gorgeous 69' Super Bee. My favorite year by far.. not a bad angle on it. Love the white interior with the red. Beautiful restoration and great 👍 story... thanks

[@jameswalker8443]

Great job. I also love those Superbees .. I'm lucky to have my DAD'S 1969 BEE that he bought new in 1969. It has about 56000 original miles but needs a complete restoration.. Your video has been a inspiration to get back to getting it ready for it's restoration.. Thanks for sharing your car..

[@avman1339]

Somehow I missed the intro, about the ride in the back seat of your dad's friend and his 442. My "hook" was set at 7 yrs old in the back seat of my parent's 1969 Roadrunner. Basic 383 HP auto, but when my dad matted the gas to run down a speeding car on the Interstate (he was a cop) and caught him w/in a half mile, I've been a Mopar fan ever since!

[@bdt5788]

AWSOME, FANTASTIC, GORGEOUS MOPAR.!! IM SURE ALL OF US WHO VISITED HERE FEEL & SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR THESE INCREDIBLE MUSCE CARS. 👍👍

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[@timalcorn4765]

You have a beautiful Mopar

[@RuthGodwin]

Congratulations Kevin, I remember your dream from early childhood ❤️

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[@shannonshepard5047]

I know how you feel, my Pontiac formula 462, 535 horse, 5 speed manual trans make all the bad go away when I drive it. Life is good!

[@eddierudd7632]

Well done Mr Hayes! That is one beautiful automobile!

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[@charlieb308]

Great car and video

[@marktucker5837]

You did a great job it is very nice

[@rrobbins4]

Beautiful car!

[@c.wdervin5987]

Very cool my man!! I can’t to start restoring my 70 charger survivor

[@c.wdervin5987]

U don’t see cool videos like this about the attachment to the car with process of restoring and driving. Most videos r pretty much cars for sale. Very awesome job my man! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mrmoparrr]

Mopars are made to go straight! If we turn to sharp the door handles scrape the Ground!

[@knuckleheadz777]

Awesome video production work. The classic car is pretty awesome too...

[@GreatAmericanCruiseIn]

Thanks for the compliments, Corey. Small, passionate crew and a desire to create a channel that shares amazing stories!

[@79tazman]

That's a sweet car love the white interior and looks good with the Magnum rims on it too I like the A12 Super Bee look the black steel rims with the chrome lug nuts and the red line wheels myself but those Magnum rims look great too

[@michaelhouse6606]

Great work! Love that car.

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[@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz]

Nice but i like the styling of my Dads 1969 RR , sold it when i was a kid but ran it alot back in mid 70s..hemi / gto killer. started off a 383 auto ...motor blew ..put a 68 383 motor in it outta a RR changed it to std ..383 4spd ...two 750 coulda been 650 double pumpers, marine centre head , cam ,not sure what size,headers open alot , nice fat mickeys lol some other things i dont rember , i know my other uncle had a 69 super b hemi an he would almost gap it , an his brother had a mach 1 an a gto .... no chance ....his buddy had a 440 duster done up an they were always pretty even ....

[@runninonmt8259]

My 2 favorite Muscle cars are my 69 Roadrunner & your 69 Super Bee !!

[@davelewandoski4292]

that BLUE car on the rotisserie sure looks more like a '69 road runner than a Super Bee......

[@kevinhayes8611]

It is . The car is going to the same people that helped me do mine. Just good timing for the story of my Bee

[@dogsense3773]

There one in san Francisco, red the owner install a hemi in it,it's my friend car, in January 2020, we started the car, it was sitting for 3years, the fuel pump had a leak, we put a new one on, drove it 20 miles,all is good

[@onedge70moparsuperbee23]

Awesome car!:)

[@donfinkey692]

Love it!

[@jahlion9546]

Nice car way a beauty,where the seat belts,safety first keeps you alive.

[@kevinhayes8611]

Lap belts

[@Rev.nighthawk..pjred1984]

Seen one today exactly like this one black tail stripe and scoops 100% original 440was parked in a garadge in texas over 10 years guys dad passed it to him when he died he opened the. Trunk andstill had spider webs in therefrom sitting

[@avman1339]

I "get it" the way it makes you feel! I had a 71 Charger R/T at 16 yrs old in 1978. 440 4bbl auto, and stock it would beat all of the new "muscle cars" that some of the guys in high school were getting. I could beat the Z28s and Trans Ams with 4 passengers in my R/T and the AC on. Now, my warmed over 70 Roadrunner, 440 6bbl, manual transmission, 4.10 gears and too much to list makes me feel like a teenager again, and it's way faster than that Charger R/T was. I like cruising in it and the occasional rip down the quarter mile too, but just hearing it idle w/the header cutouts open is therapeutic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnqmoXaar9yXnqM

[@antoniomartinez7993]

Funny you mentioned people having dad stories 🙄 I have an 440 block, Trans, and rear end to a 69.5 six pack my dad had when I was a kid....

[@ws678ta]

Where can I buy some of those 'flat-head' pistons for my Super Bee?

[@joepereira1205]

Beautiful car... Not to be picky but on the original fender tags , the right hand screww is not painted , its plain .

[@nonametyvm]

less music - more care sound

[@DavidJohnson-zs9lw]

By thee looks of thee trees, this is filmed in Florida.

[@kevinhayes8611]

It was in CLW.

[@edpinkerton7947]

Possibly the Florida sweatshirt he was wearing???

[@ROADWARRIORMUSTANG]

BFGs All Terain T/A

[@davidramey6198]

H p