1970 AAR cuda restoration part 1 it will buff

This 1970 AAR cuda was wreaked drag racing in the 1970 shortly after the engine transmission rear end and other parts where striped off the car and left for dead in the woods for 50 plus years the drive line was put in a pickup in the 1970s so who knows where they are now hopefully we can find the original drive line so we can have a numbers matching restoration this will more than likely be a long process it may take a few months to get all the parts and this car back on the road
PO Box 9 timbo Arkansas

[@andrewbickerstaff9791]

This is like one step away from finding a vin plate on the ground and restoring around it. Love it.

[@iroh1048]

LOL

[@Motooboyy]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@tater1958]

And after watching this video I'm not sure if it's even a complete Vin plate

[@jasperaj1]

This comment is very close to being as good as the content it's made on. Brilliant!

[@moerdacq]

Came here to make a vin plate joke.

[@Steve-ct4jn]

Did anyone else see the rat crawl out during the dash removal? Hats off to your determination! I wouldn’t have taken on a resto like this even when I was younger. I am determined however to watching you do it from my easy chair 😂. Seriously though I wish you good luck and am looking forward to future updates.

[@unidentifiable6152]

I was wondering if I was the only one

[@bill90405]

Yeeech! Must have been living in the heater housing, everything else is too full of holes to offer shelter. Get a cat!

[@johnlanham9057]

05:17 drivers side straight down from the A post in that big hole ……

[@Thinginator]

Yep, spotted that. At first I thought it must be a scrap of something flapping in the breeze, but this is indoors...

[@bbqlips]

Watch a rat exit the car at 5:23 into the video😂

[@steve23464]

'She ain't that rough'....wow. Love his use of 'we' like he has a team of 10 guys. Awesome video.

[@42lookc]

I honestly thought you were pranking us. All the way until the floor pan showed up I thought you were any second going to say, "GOTCHA!!!" If you can fix that mess, nothing is out of your reach. Seriously impressed and now hooked on seeing this to completion!

[@marcfinley5487]

also if you missed it. I found the rat. it crawled out from drivers dash after you losses it and moved to passenger dash bolt. around 5:15 in video

[@michaelgunter8193]

I was wondering if any body else saw that...has a nice lil shop rat now

[@gtametro]

big boy wasn't he

[@oldguysdoingstuff6216]

Whew. I had to go back and watch it again.

[@roverwaters3875]

now the rat is in the house

[@dochoovie8746]

Great eye Marc! Now we got the shop mascot!

[@chahan1201]

Can we talk about the fact that this man is fully solo with no help fixing basically scrap metal that was once a cuda and is doing a phenomenal job with his only company being a rat, a car, and a camera. This man is a legend in my book.

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

I can't believe what I've just watched. I did an apprenticeship in vehicle body building and repair in 1982 and I wouldn't even know where to start on this one!! Would have thought too far gone. Total respect to you. Going to watch episode 2 now. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@Biden_Cult_Morons]

If it weren't for folks like you this world would barely have any of these classics left. Great job 👍🏻

[@manicoptio9305]

The most optimist restoration that I think I'll ever see. I'm absolutely loving it.

[@peteracclimatiseconz]

This is no where near as bad. But its now a collector aussie car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nITMpKKIj9SKY6s

[@NJRangerGeorge]

The restoring a burnt hell cat is incredible too

[@pieroberlingieri9408]

Había una rata en tablero

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Just think one day people will be doing this to Honda's,😂

[@Fl0xtpvnk]

That’s why I love this channel

[@EthanDean57]

I have suddenly gained a lot of confidence when it comes to replacing the oil filter housing gasket on my 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2.

[@rickyvonnewhite9541]

It’s all relative, isn’t it!?

[@satanofficial3902]

@@rickyvonnewhite9541 "It is my full scientific conjecture that those who are related to you are your relatives. And this is my theory of relativity." ---Albert Einstein

[@Blk63Vette]

This guy done miracles for what little he has. Keep going.

[@pepeperez9814]

Don’t care what anybody says,this guy it’s my hero,keep on doing what your doing my friend,I love watching you bring dead cars to live

[@thedungeondelver]

Now THIS is a resto! This is not "Bought a clunker and dropped a performance engine in it", this is a phenomenal project you're undertaking. Can't wait to see this as it evolves (although I do wish for your sake you'd wear googles when cutting sheet metal with a chop saw!)

[@phillyry]

I'll definitely 2nd that! Safety goggles, a MUST! If u go to, get an MRI and u got micro metal particles in your eye which u may not know about, it can rip them around in your eye causing permanent blindness! 👀

[@genehunsinger3981]

a FAT WALLET is of prime PRIORITY.

[@macdaniel6029]

And safety gloves for welding. Once you get glowing hot metal on your hands you will know why ;)

[@satanofficial3902]

Safety always number one priority. Number one.

[@Toxic2T]

What's wrong with making a clunker go fast? Sleepers are the new norm.

[@d.g.n9392]

I’m 68, and when I was 16, remember walking around these cars on the dealership lot. Wishing I could get me one.

[@imaouima]

I remember the same thing in 1984 (used lot). A lot of nice Mopars were selling for around 5k. A friend owned a mint Hemi 70 Challenger, paid 10k for it.

[@charlesharnois3684]

I'm a mopar guy, this one should be saved! This is a ambitious project, good luck, and thanks for the posting can't wait to see the progress on this car.

[@mrsteel9026]

Really enjoy this dudes stuff, not only do I learn loads about vintage vehicles which are very cool, but I learn loads about wildlife in Arkansas, Pack rats, Red paper wasps, Dirt daubers, Copperhead snakes, lizards that live under car seats and of course the odd deer foot. Thanks for the uploads.

[@jamesross4702]

Congratulations on saving something most people would have scrapped, can't wait to see how it looks when you're finished with it

[@teamidris]

At least one person did scrap it :D

[@Adrian2140]

@@onno_vocks This. You can't rebuild a car outta rust and 90% of that that's exactly what it is. I'm guessing the vin is the only thing of value there.

[@julisapoe2780]

​@@Adrian2140 yeah you can't weld to rust.

[@bizjetfixr8352]

The only way this makes the remotest sense is if he pays himself zero for labor, and keeps it when it's done. Any legit Mopar appraiser is going to recognize it for exactly what it is. Essentially a VIN swap.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

I went through the same thing with my 69 yenko nova big block car. It had rolled off the roof of a parking garage in 71 and the owner let it sit for years until I seen it and asked if I could buy it. I rebuilt it in 86. Long before the internet so I had to search for the parts and drive many miles to get pieces, I used all new parts. Not a single used piece went on it , I guess that's why it still wins at car shows all the time, I wouldn't trade it for 2 of anything , I drive it every day and lay rubber in all 4 gears. I brought it back to life and keep it alive and it truly keeps me alive also , every time I jam a gear and dump the clutch and smoke rolls outta both rear fender wells I laugh like a crazy person cause it makes me feel 16 every time, the 427 still purrs like a kitten

[@goldenhippie6352]

AAR cudas, around 2700 made.. Yenko Nova like 38 made... your Yenko completely worth restoring in this condition.. that AAR.. someone should cut the tail panel off for a wall hanging and scrap the rest.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

@@goldenhippie6352 I didn't know they only made that few yenko novas. I never looked it up, i know the 427 has more than enough power, even when I try to drive normal it spins tires, I always liked the 69 nova better than the other years , I have the air shocks pumped up all the way and the 12 inch cragers on the back with mt 50,s and it still spins every time I take off lol. I love the old cragers that's all I have ever put on it. thanks for sharing

[@goldenhippie6352]

@@coinslotsandjoysticks2572 no problem! You are one lucky man to have a Yenko Nova, been my dream car since I was a little kid.. however with them only ever making just under 40 of them that dream is slim.. the Nova was the one Yenko Don himself was afraid of and that is the reason the production numbers were so low.. it scared him to put that car into the hands of the public.

[@bradleynelson5915]

@@coinslotsandjoysticks2572 , yes it's actually probably not something a person would want to beat on and use as a daily driver. Just saying......

[@ThePontiac98]

Why on earth would you drive a yenko nova like that

[@shaneberstler3729]

This is the type of car i would never buy after the restoration and later after the purchase find out the history of it. But as a mopar guy glad to see you take on such a big project.

[@daylightbigboy]

This is the most insane restoration I’ve ever seen. You go man!

[@crimthegrim]

this is how it should be done most people would look at this and say its to far gone or not worth it, but this man looked beyond the surface to see its actually worth saving and it can be saved love it FAM!

[@arlenbell4376]

Looks easier, cheaper and faster to pull the vin plate and recreate the entire body from scratch! My opinion on this one - about one step beyond impossible. If work actually proceeds on this one, the channel will be one to watch for years! Best of luck!

[@electrix6751]

Bad advice. You'd be creating a BOGUS and ILLEGAL car. Graveyard Carz restored a wrecked '71 440+6 'Cuda that was in almost as bad shape. You can here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4iYm2mNmbqnbs0

[@genehunsinger3981]

once it goes for sale,I'd hate to be the poor "dodgy half-wit" buy'n it.

[@oliverw3646]

I think the question here is WHY

[@MO3MINI]

Watch on tiktok… has new floors, frame rails now. He’s seriously putting this car back on the road!

[@contraband1543]

@@MO3MINI I would piss in my own eyes before I would use tiktok

[@yellowscott]

Man that is one ambitious project. A bit like grand dad's old axe, it's had 3 new heads & 7 new handles!! Good on you for giving it a new life, can't wait to see it progress.

[@darrenbellefontaine1130]

The best cars ever made IMO the 1970 AAR Cuda and 1970 T/A Challenger were in a league of there own. Big props for bringing this one back can not wait to see the car finished. Mark of Graveyard Carz is the man to ask if you have any question he is the master of the Mopars.

[@patshes1951]

Can not belive the job you took on . You have guts!

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

This is going to be one of the most impressive restorations I think I’ll ever have seen!

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

I LOVE Cuda's! I would have never believed this could be saved, but there you are doing it, AWESOME! This will be a fun to watch project. Thanks for saving this one and sharing it with us!

[@StratovariusFTW]

"She ain't that rough" 😂 this is incredibly impressive, I am looking forward to more

[@SmokingSteelGarage]

Wow. I'm blown away. I stumbled upon this film and at first I thought you were joking!!!..... Now i'm subscribed and can't wait to see this project completed. Great work so far!

[@genehunsinger3981]

You had us at "BLOWN",,,,but now you're talking "completed",,,,,,,,,,

[@gonefishing7813]

This is inspiring…I felt like I was wasting my time on my 69 Road Runner…It’s no AAR Cuda but the metal work is about 10% of this repair if that…awesome, can’t wait for the next video. Thanks

[@joeysane416]

I can't wait to see how this comes out! The amount of patience to even attempt something like this, just wow! BADASS!

[@weldthatiron3683]

Going to enjoy following this build can’t wait to see it looking awesome again

[@howdareyou8773]

WOW! This resto is like rebuilding a car from scratch and using some rusted parts as templates. Much respect man. Unbelievable. Just goes to shoe with the right guy and a lot of perseverance anything can be accomplished.

[@genehunsinger3981]

i wonder if it'll look like it's going down the road side ways......

[@shaynechild2517]

Well you have my full attention! I am going to follow this whole build! This will be one of the greatest come backs if you pul this off! Good luck sir!

[@jeffmcmurray4913]

The work you do is incredible. Always optimistic about anything that lands in your hands to fix. Keep it up.

[@richardsb3606]

I like the way you condensed all that work into 22 minutes. Sometimes I don't have an hour and a half to devote to a video. Great job, looking forward to seeing it completed.

[@RMphy89]

Thank you for giving all other rotting relics hope. And instilling motivation for others to follow in your footsteps.

[@mchristr]

You're a rock star for saving this car. Don't give up until it's done.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Mad respect for what you are doing! Enjoying this build so far, just watched part 2. Coming together!

[@msignal2000]

You have my undying respect for taking on such a huge challenge. I'll be watching this one with great interest.

[@DScaglione.]

EXCELLENT!!! Can’t wait to see this restoration series progress! You’ll do it no problem, but it if you get stuck, we’re here to help! Keep the great stuff coming! Thanks & God Bless 😎

[@dadsvespa]

No shredder for this Cuda ! She deserves a second chance ! And you're the man to put her back on all fours ! lol ! Great video!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

This '70 AAR Cuda will be something once you are done bringing it back to life! It's a damn shame you found your car in the shape it was in. I can't wait for your next video to see how far along you have progressed with your Cuda. Thanks for posting your video too!

[@pangrac1]

You are one of the very few smart persons who use proper dust musk when grinding metal. 👍

[@JonFukuda]

I’ve been following this demo/build on TikTok, but I think the YT format has much more payoff! Getting to watch you actually work vs just getting the narrative is awesome! I was one of the skeptical ones, but you never cease to amaze! Love that you have all the vision and heart to stick though it! I think you could use some more tools to up your productivity… but you made a fan outta me regardless! 🔥🔥🔥

[@toxin911]

as a younger man i lived for stuff like this! i hope you continue on with this resto and add longer vids.

[@Grumpyoldman037]

I really like the restorations. I will be glad to watch all of them you wish to put out.

[@cherliebravo9044]

This is awesome! So glad you're saving it. Reminds me of the Chris Birdsong feller restoring Chargers and whatnot. Looks like you're really making a silk purse out of her there.

[@damianbailey7537]

This is even worse than the bullet ridden car that “Pole Barn Garage” channel made driveable! Love it!

[@EagleKammback]

Oh heck yeah! Great to see some restoration work, especially on such a rare car

[@juanitacoy2862]

My husband and I enjoy watching your channel! We looked at this cuda awhile back and we are watching it again, just noticed the rat that ran out on the left under the door. Enjoy listening to you and watching you do a great job!

[@HEKTIC458]

Wow! This is a BIG undertaking! I’m so keen to see this resto

[@phoenixblack1220]

In my experience with cars this mangled, you pull the car to square first, then start cutting. Pretty monumental task you have ahead. Good luck. Beautiful car to save.

[@boblister665]

It sure makes getting new stuff to fit. But I have only done auto body for 46 years so still learning

[@phoenixblack1220]

@@boblister665 not quite 46 for me, but over 30. It’s how I was taught and it works out pretty good for me.

[@rustbeltbrett]

Wow! Awesome video! Can't wait to see this ambitious project evolve!

[@yardsausage]

your drive and determination are second to none, and if you pull this off,then your car will be the envy of your neighbors..well im going to watch part two now.

[@user-tn1hk6zm2freedom]

My brother and I just started restoring a 1971 Maverick Grabber in about the same condition as yours. Our Maverick had 43000 original miles on it. The car was bought and made in to a drag car with the original 302 engine. It was rolled a couple of times and had many parts stolen out of it that were still good. The Maverick laid in the wood ever sense 1977 until 2023.

[@alephnull127]

This is looking like it'll be quite the challenge. Excited to see what comes of it.

[@genehunsinger3981]

I'd wager the PREVIOUS OWNER was happy to see it GO!!!

[@2speed818]

Can't wait for the next video, looking better than it started out for sure 👍

[@daniellebcooper7160]

AWESOME !! Literally a 'Back from the Dead' restoration. Cant wait to see the journey of this cars second coming. (Hello from Australia btw).

[@anthonyenglish9298]

This is just incredible, I could not see how that car could be fixed up! You have some serious talent sir!

[@hamonryechinaski180]

I bin waiting for another classic from you! Thanks for the effort 👌 I also appreciate you leaving in the slings and arrows (and even electricity) of adversity. Lets get it liked and comment for algorithm Gods to get your channel popping!! 👍💪

[@ArmstrongProds]

Awesome! Can't wait for the next update! Great to see such a challenging restoration of an icon.

[@jamiel3504]

That’s such a special car and I absolutely can’t wait to see it finished, amazing work going on there.

[@deanwaring6100]

Brother , you're a legend for attempting a resto like this. I'm looking forward to watching how this goes 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chadsmith1092]

Dude! I do collision work for a living. This is an insane task to take on. Mad props to you. Look forward to future videos. Your doing good man. 👍

[@disguyovahea]

She's beautiful she'll clean up nice. All American Racers don't come up often and they are some of the best looking mopars aside from the '50s DeSoto stuff. Praying you find that 340! By the by @05:15 Ya have a new shop mascot!

[@thisguy2720]

05:20 bottom left under rocker. Hes huge

[@jamesf4405]

Outstanding! It's great to see this car brought back!

[@richardkan8499]

Am amazed you're taking on this project. Amazing job.

[@iowaboy8432]

I can't wait to see it when it is all finished!! Keep up the good work!!

[@restomondo9699]

Love your videos and this looks like the best yet. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Kudos to you 🥇

[@rebeldevil5710]

I thought my 1960 cj5 was rough. Seeing you rebuilding this reinforces my belief I can restore my CJ. Just takes time.

[@Shiloh8548]

I’m restoring a 1927 Model T touring car that had a barn fall down around it. It belonged to my great grandfather and I have a picture of him with it new when he was 19 years old. May not be worth much to anyone else but to me it’s priceless.

[@josealegria3615]

Very excited to see this project come together!!

[@alexstools]

Awesome. I admire you for doing this one up and having the skills to do so!

[@DrewGarage]

Wow! When I saw the cover photo, I had to watch this… I am absolutely amazed that you got it cut down as far as you did, and were able to get everything back together and more impressively lined up! What you’re doing is fantastic, and a major contribution to the preservation of automotive history. A full heartedly believe that it is a worthwhile effort, but it’s almost hard to imagine that it is, because so little of the original car was left! Amazing project subscribed and hoping to see part two if I can find it ha ha

[@K3NnY_G]

Absolutely next level, this guy's gonna be known for this and I'm all here for it; It's like an artist I don't even know how you can see where anything's supposed to go with the state of that thing.

[@dh2360]

That's one serious rebuild project, great job showing what can be done.

[@genehunsinger3981]

but SHOULD it?,,,,,haha

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Wow, this is ambitious, I honestly wouldn't even think someone would try rebuild that mess. Love a Cuda. Can't wait to see how she come along.

[@TAllyn-qr3io]

My junior year of HS, I bought my first MOPAR, a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Magnum. Upon graduation, I had a buddy selling his 1970 R/T Dodge Challenger 383. I sold my Dart and bought the Challenger. I have to say, the Challenger was my dream car and I actually owned one and only 19 years old. Then the friend I bought my Challenger from brought a guy over that wanted a Challenger and had a 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 magnum. I really like the Roadrunner as well and we did a straight across trade. Well, I got divorced my senior year of college and I joined the Navy. Left my car at home while doing basic and BEEP. Came home and found out that my ex had sold my car. I do not, to this day, know how she managed that. Now I can’t even find one to buy…want to do a light restoration myself but, you are fortunate in getting this car…even in it’s current state and whomever destroyed this car, needs to be beaten within 1” of his or her life. They have no respect for something that is! Shooting a MOPAR muscle car…f*ck that! 😡 will be watching the videos to see the end product. 🤙🤙🤙

[@murraymeekel7842]

Kudos for saving such a car, amazing work.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Dude! That’s insane! But I’m definitely looking forward where you’re going with this one! Good luck!

[@niets8]

What a beauty 😍 Have fun and dont give up the restauration !

[@northwestbuilts7177]

This video motivated me to keep pushing my self to finished my Honda.

[@ralphferguson1]

Man you have lots of guts, and a crazy clear vision

[@wizardofhyd]

Phenomenal job dude! Too funny “She ain’t that rough” I like the direction you are going, I really thought you were joking but it’s coming along great!

[@michaelguinn5736]

At the beginning of the video I was wondering if if you was serious, but really glad you are!! This is a serious undertaking, I work for Chrysler, I had to show a few of my buddies your undertaking.....you can do it!! I'm sure you will have many watching!! Be safe!! God Bless!!

[@ironjohn5914]

I remember restoring a 1972 Cuda I simply picked up the phone 📱 and called a professional restoration company and had it towed to them. It was a lot of work that I didn't do~

[@jackgurteeen37]

The best first episode of doing such a massive resto i've personally ever seen. No yacking on forever and a day just a short intro to the problem child and then BOOM! let's get into it. Hooked can't wait to see the end result mate. Blessings from Shropshire England.

[@jcargentum]

Someone still had a title to that!?!? This is on the level of a job that Chris aka Junkerup would take on. If you are going to try to resurrect a car, this is at least a good one to invest time in. 👍

[@FMChimera]

Rust Bucket Restos started with a Charger not much better than this. He too basically saved a firewall and a VIN tag. We won't even mention DIY Gang's burned out Challenger.

[@whatsmynameagain691]

As long as the VIN plate doesn't rust & fall off, then I guess it's still considered a car.

[@brandoncropper1259]

As long as you have a VIN and a bill of sale you can register it

[@FMChimera]

@@brandoncropper1259 Nope, not in a lot of states. Indiana isn't even terribly picky, but you do have to have a clear title, or go through a fairly annoying process to get one. Some states supposedly make it almost impossible. Georgia and a few others are exceptions.

[@brandoncropper1259]

@@FMChimera you can register it in Vermont and transfer the reg cause that’s your title

[@marygarner5249]

Awesome no doubt you will bring life back in to that Cuda

[@davidbazaldua535]

WOW 👏🏼 COOL THANK YOU FOR RESTORING HER. SHE'S MY ALL TIME GREATEST CAR EVER MADE!💯👍🏻✌🏼

[@MISTERPRESIDENTELECT]

you're a magical man, who makes people happy

[@erscustoms911]

Wow I didn’t know you had this in you lol kinda excited to see how it turns out!!

[@likebot.]

Well, I guess since the car pre-dates safety, you don't really need ear and eye protective equipment now, do ya? LOL OH, I found your rat at 5:20 running under the driver's door frame.

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

I thought that my Chevy K20 was a big job but dang, you’re building a whole car! I’m going to love watching this

[@wolfen7577]

So nice to save an oldie, especially one that was mangled...great job!

[@jpalberthoward9]

I thought you were kidding. I was waiting for a punch line for the first 5 minutes, but no, you jumped right it with both feet and got it looking a whole lot better right away. That's extremely cool. A whole bunch of visible progress in a short time. The next question is, can you sustain that enthusiasm all the way to the end? You'll have an amazing car if you can stay fired up. So far so good.

[@QWERTYZ1CATS]

Honestly would like to see this be rebuilt. Looks like a challenge

[@dispursedd]

We wont ever see this with wheels on it again, but I love the content this guy puts out.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Looks like a Challenge-r lol

[@notyou6950]

You are one of a kind! You must really love that piece of rust!

[@deadkennady]

One of the coolest cars ever made! I am amazed how much progress you have made already! Hitting subscribe. I dont want to miss this!