1974 Cuda Stroker RIPS! - Fairy Tale or Horror Story?

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Meet Goldalox. When this car's new owner bought the car, he had no idea of the horror story that would be uncovered. Can Nick save the day and turn it into a fairy tale?
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[@billrook6165]

I love Nick's sinister chuckle when he breaks 'em loose. LOL

[@NicksGarage]

😈

[@rodrigocampos510]

😂

[@PlymouthVT]

"I have to drive it hard. That's why I'm here" lol...put that on a t shirt please. Beautiful beastly car. You lucky bastard.

[@davenorman8251]

Nick has that "Ooo Baby" look on his face as he dumps the clutch.

[@andrewthomson2228]

Hi from Scotland, it's 10 to midnight and as a truck driver I am about to leave the yard on my 14 hr shift,but couldn't go until I watched the end of yet another great video,I love Nicks youthful enthusiasm,all the best.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for hanging out. Have a safe shift. 👍

[@Bige4u]

Now thats what you call... enjoying the fruits of ones labor.

[@timbullough3513]

Old Jim Rockford would approve those U turns

[@minnesotatomcat]

There’s not many cars from 1974 that still looked good but the Cudas still had it! 👍

[@darrellsomers5427]

The SD 455 pontiac fire bird ran in the 13 seconds stock with low compression,it weighed more then the 74 cuda ,if you have a slowpar if it doesn't have hemi heads or good aftermarket heads it sucks lol power will always be in the heads I think nick sucks he couldn't even get 350 HP out of a boss 302 lol ,and the 340 that slopar guys think is so great nick had to do head work and an after market cam to get 1 HP per cubic inch lol

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@darrellsomers5427 how many engines have you rebuilt to 1:1 or better?

[@360escapades]

73 cuda here. 340 3 speed manual. The Forgotten Cuda

[@NicksGarage]

This one will be hard to forget.👍

[@360escapades]

​@@NicksGarageI meant my car. :)

[@kevinm9838]

Having Nick build your motor and drive your car, is like the ultimate Mopar honor!

[@rodrigocampos510]

Yes, indeed. I am in line waiting on the Legend! Mr. Nick Panaritis

[@hurtlocker6611]

thats the nicest 74 Cuda ive seen , just love that paint job.

[@NicksGarage]

It is a real head turner.

[@Orcinus1967]

Is that original paint? Anyone know what color?

[@robertwest3093]

Big block power in a small block package. Can't beat that!

[@nickolasbullington1643]

That opening was cinematic gold!

[@kevinwoolmer5478]

Love that colour

[@TheDutchPathFinder1]

Those rear tires definitly have seen better days.....but thats the way the cookie crumbles huh? 🙂

[@NicksGarage]

When you own a car like one of these, tires are like socks at summer camp. They don't last long.

[@ed.puckett]

I love it when Nick goes "heh heh heh" after romping on an engine. Like a cat's purr, and Nick is satisfied.

[@chriswalshe499]

Yeah he does. It's his post-burnout heh, heh, heh.

[@OlSgtLove]

I know one thing for sure ...The owner better be super careful when putting the pedal down on Goldalox , cause she'll hookup and get away from you if not careful ... What a beautiful and powerful Cuda !!!!!!!

[@minnesotatomcat]

I have a feeling there’s gonna be more people looking for Nick to build them a bored and stroked 360 after these videos, very impressive small block power! 👍

[@RaiderX948]

Nick's laugh says it all.

[@NicksGarage]

The more he chuckles, the better the test is going.

[@curto9664]

hey nick, we used to call them "daily doughnuts" ! yes what a beautiful beast!

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Man this Cuda hits hard! The owners are definitely going to feel the need to power!

[@NicksGarage]

We hope they love it as much as we do.

[@tomfry131]

That was awesome some more videos of that. She is sweet

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Always was a small block fan, mostly GM , BUT I NEVER HAD A 318 , OR 360 FAIL ME . OWNED A FEW

[@nealrehm6900]

Very cool muscle car neck! Back in the day, 1974 out on interstate 75 just in to Kentucky I had an impromptu race with a yellow Cuda magnum. I was driving my 1970, hugger, orange, formula Firebird 400 4 speed with my brother in the right seat. The yellow Cuda had three people in it, and with a nod of our heads and nobody on the road we decided to hit it! It wasn’t from a standing stop, we slow down to about 50. I don’t know how we both hit it at the same time, but we did it three times. What I remember is that the Cuda left a huge cloud of blue smoke/oil every time! It was worse when he decelerated. This went on for about 5 miles. On the third jump I’m looking at the Cuda and I’ve got a lead on them by maybe 10 feet what I didn’t realize was there was an old farm truck coming up on the entrance ramp that was only doing maybe 40, I was hitting 135 ! My brother sees this green old farm truck and says he’s going to pass, he’s going to pass, and just about that same time I see this truck!! I push in the clutch and bear on the brakes. The Cuda, who is in the same lane as the old farm truck comes around me, and does the same thing! I I wind up, taking the shoulder of the road on the left fishtailing a bit while the yellow Cuda is covering my windshield with droplets of oil! My brother is white as a ghost, holding on for dear life. We both go around the green pick up truck as we’re passing through 80, we get back into our respective lanes and nobody else is on the road except me the yellow Cuda and a green farm truck about a mile behind. We both slow down to about 60 and we look at each other and realize, we’ve both had enough! The Cuda gets off at the next exit, probably to fill up his engine with oil! I was probably 25 years old and there’s a reason why insurance companies don’t give us really good rates when we’re young. Love your channel I watch it all the time. NWR

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for sharing. This story should be put to music!

[@nealrehm6900]

What kind of music,maybe stairway to heaven! Or sympathy for the Devil!

[@victordjinn632]

@@nealrehm6900 I was thinking "Eastbound and Down-Jerry Reed".

[@nealrehm6900]

That would be good to sings how I always had a citizen band radio and all my vehicles! And still do!

[@ThomasThornton-zh7cl]

As for headers Hooker 5115's are the only headers that really fit, love my Hookers!

[@doughelmle6575]

And kudos to george on the awsome camera work!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Much appreciated.

[@DerrylTaylor-d1n]

I betJeff gets goose bumps watching his car! I sure do!

[@NicksGarage]

You are not alone.

[@FreedomRock44]

Nick you are like a kid in a CANDY store!!!!!!! NICE RIDE!!!!!!!

[@claytonandrews251]

That smallblock breathes well in the cool swamp air

[@malcolmmacdougall]

that Cuda looks awesome

[@NicksGarage]

Don't it?

[@malcolmmacdougall]

the colour really suits it @@NicksGarage

[@chargerdave2046]

Ahhhhhhhhh, a good ol' Mopar U-turn!!!

[@genejustice5616]

SO NICE!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@scottd4426]

Give the kid a ride Nick . poor Nico is drooling on the side of the road for a ride . Show him whats possible when you do a job properly and with passion

[@gulfy09]

Just a ride in the passenger seat only for now..

[@erichlausch9886]

After seeing a british Comedy now its Muscle Car Time ,greetings from Lower Saxonia Germany 😉

[@waynekoszenski9913]

wow what a ride thanks nick

[@NicksGarage]

You bet!

[@creekdweller9662]

What a beautiful beast

[@eddiea3782]

That 'Cuda is a beast! Gorgeous. 😍🤩

[@michaelstansfield319]

Big blocks ruled back in the day, but with modern induction, heads, exhaust, and stroker kits, small blocks have really shown their potential for awesome street performance.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

302s,327s,340s and a few 350s hurt a lot of big block feelings

[@blinkie1523]

Awesome intro George and sooooooooooooooooo fitting for a Cuda of this calibre.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you like it! Thanks Blinkie.

[@benjudy4406]

May as well put some new sneakers on that dream Ride before it leaves. George, I can’t say enough about the Narration and videography on this one. We’ll Done my friend!😊

[@mikehoskin]

No worries Nick that’s the way they should be tested in the hands of a professional and the builder of the engine …….like your show man Everything you do makes sense. Just relax. and show us some more magical Mopar’s love those long runner ones that was a cool one for 413 long ram never got to see one of those run you showed us one in history as cool as heck

[@davidlabar6919]

I'm a chevy guy but i'd luv to own that cuda it's awsome.

[@scottkovacs7634]

Love the way you build these mean street machine's

[@ragingbull3406]

I've got a 414 small block in a '71 Duster 4 speed with 3.55 gears. I know the feeling!

[@lautburns4829]

When Nick smiles, you know it’s great!

[@jacksonms212]

Nick rear driver tier is warped ... it didn't look like much but it does have a wobble and it may be the vibration causing that rattle and if it's not now give it a month or so and it will be . Give it a look I know the videos are a week or so behind real time . That said get eyes on that rear driver tier . ;)

[@garyslentzii2796]

That looks like a lot of fun. I sure miss my 71 Satellite. Can't afford one these days. 😢

[@douglasb9105]

BEST channel on KZbin.... HANDS DOWN!!!!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Wow! Thank you Douglas.

[@stevelioliopoulos4902]

Yasoo Nicholaki. Steve tuned in from Adelaide Australia

[@NicksGarage]

So glad to see you here, Steve. Enjoy!

[@migmadmarine]

Nice ride. Hemi power in a small block👍

[@susanholiday7347]

I just 🎉 ❤️ that Gold Cuda!!! It has it all and beautiful, too! Thank you, Nick, for a big job, done well.

[@rickallen6378]

Beautiful car; and what a madman behind the wheel!

[@360escapades]

Now thats how you drive a Car! No loss of control crashing into other cars on youtube videos! Lol

[@pb68slab18]

That's Nick's definition of ''rotating the tires"!😆

[@fw1421]

Beautiful Cuda. Love the color!

[@billyhndrsn4542]

The rear lifting brackets looked like it moved left/right from rear view camera angles. I know it should flex up/down, not sure left/right, my eyes could be deceiving me. Looked like possible tire rub. You have a high performer on your hands, as the customer requested. So many fun miles to be had with Goldie. I feel your pain with the headers on the drivers side hanging lower than the passenger side.

[@MnPaul1]

I bet that this was the source of the rattle Nick was hearing.

[@billyhndrsn4542]

​@@MnPaul1 could be possible. I have never driven a car with those rear brackets, so I could be wrong. If it is flexing left/right for prolonged time could possibly affect rear bearing and brake effectiveness in my thinking long term. When car was started did it sound "breathy" to you in the shop ? Me getting old, probably. Such a nice car. Edit: the exhaust sounded "breathy". I realise it did have the breather element and filter on, but the exhaust note sounded winded I meant.

[@danielethier2015]

Glad we could all tag along for this anticipated test run!! Nick: why are you hitchhiking..I'm only test driving up and down the parking lot. Me: drop me off when your done

[@jwesztergom]

What a beautiful way to loose a couple thousand miles off the back tires. Wow.

[@NicksGarage]

Yes indeed!

[@1500dodgeram]

Gotta love Nick's test drives!!!

[@wildbill5126]

Gorgeous Plymouth Cuda, Nick Well done Sir.

[@egregiousblunder5395]

Sighhh... Bucket list car for me but unfortunately I'll probably never touch one. 70-74 Cuda's are hands down the best Mopar muscle car ever made! I'll take one in Amber Sherwood green with a hot 440 and black interior if you are giving them out Nick lol.

[@NicksGarage]

You have great taste, Egregious.

[@susanholiday7347]

I wouldn't change anything. I'm only dreaming.

[@carterlee8344]

@egregiousblunder get on an exchange and buy some XRP for the long haul and a ‘Cuda could soon be yours.

[@tonyr6190]

Awesome build beautiful car runs like a hemi

[@paulkaminski2911]

Drive it like you stole it, Nick! Wait a minute! Maybe you did....it's not yours!!!! 😂😂😂

[@stevenfan1218]

Nick's like a kid in a candy store..I don't think I've ever seen him beet on one like that.

[@scottd4426]

"I'm going to drive it hard , That's what I'm here for" . Classic Nick . you got me laughing out loud again.

[@hippydippy]

Beautiful Ripper! I didn't even know they still made Cuda's in 74 though. Very Cool.

[@ronsereda4242]

The awesome car and the drive speak for themselves but that was a really good intro by George.

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Nick that is one beautiful car and I'll tell you what that thing goes like a scared rabbit good job buddy

[@Musclecar1972]

I know a lot of people prefer the Dodge Challenger, myself, I have a soft spot for the Cuda, I always felt the styling was a bit smoother, and if I’m not mistaken, the Cuda was a bit smaller and lighter than the Challenger. I believe back in the day, the Cuda was a bit cheaper as well. I had a friend back in early 1970 that had a AAR Cuda, at the time I had a 1969 Yenko Camaro, we decided to give it a shot, well to my surprise, he stayed right with me through first and second, after that, I was gone, with my M&H wrinkle walls on, it would have been different, but that little car was quick, very quick. I’ve been a fan ever since.👍

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

A lot prefer the 'Cuda....

[@Formerlywarmer]

AAR cuda was a road race car and ur comaro was a drag based car so no surprise it should’ve been faster and with a driver in ur car he wouldn’t have gotten out on u at all. MOPAR2YA 😎

[@Musclecar1972]

@@Formerlywarmer Well, you assume a lot, lol I street raced for a few years before this, and he didn’t get out ahead of me if you read the post, we were side by side, the street tires of the time were not the best, and it was a friendly competition, had money been on the line I would have been a little more attentive. It was a surprise to me that he did as well as he did, I never expected him to do anything but fade away from the get go, but he did not, they are quick cars, period. And to be honest, the copo cars are overrated, Ive owned 2 of them, both 69 Yenko cars, I traded that Yenko for a 1970 LS-6 Chevelle, even with the weight difference, it was quicker than the Camaro. I have owned and restored more muscle cars than most people know exist, some new, most used. I have my last one left, to old now to handle them anymore, I am picking it up from the speed shop today , as luck has it, I ordered this car new in 1972, Olds W-30 442, not particularly fast in stock trim, this one is number matching, but pretty highly modified internally, it runs pretty well. 👍

[@Formerlywarmer]

@@Musclecar1972 I read “ wrinkle wall slick” and put u into the category of the guys I listened to wen I was a teenager in the 70s. Car guys are car guys and rarely do any two agree. Ima Mopar man 100% not the A typical but Mopar no less so I couldn’t just let it go you should know that

[@franksupholsteryshop]

My first car was a '69 Barracuda. Nice job Nick, as usual.

[@NicksGarage]

Very cool!

[@thomasward4505]

Challenges are definitely my favorite but a Cuda is pretty cool also. Ebodies are definitely Chryslers best effort

[@jumpinjojo]

And Challengers.

[@rod426]

LOVE this B-Cuda! Good job Nick!

[@bdubz5150]

Same color as my AAR ‘Cuda was. Or at least close to it. We had ported/extrude honed manifolds with 3” aluminized exhaust, and Flowmaster 40 series on it back then. To tame the temperament of the 6 pack, we had billet metering blocks installed. I sure miss that ‘Cuda. The car on This vid reminds me a lot of it.

[@jumpsuite]

Nick the smile on your face tells the whole tail gearhead for life Nick

[@nateschneider936]

My Dad has a 70 Cuda that he built a 408 stroker for...very similar to this. It rips! Those small blocks wind up so fast. I love it.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Haven't saw that look on Nick's face since the 427 Yenco Camaro...its a Winner.And George you did an excellent job on this video your narration at the beginning of the video was Top Shelf.

[@brianhdueck3372]

It is sad that the car was not what was stated. But man! What a gorgeous car it is now! Wow! I love it! When Nick laughs it’s a beautiful thing

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregorywatts-wv3mh]

Nick was having a lot of fun . you can tell by the smile

[@gator1406]

That's bloody nice Nick, imagine if you tested a car down at slacks creek Brisbane like that. They would arrest me. Love your show mate. From Will in Australia..

[@timothyfritsch8801]

carefully as my buddy just said there wild horses tough to control sometimes

[@NicksGarage]

Wise words.

[@don66hotrod94]

That is one healthy smallblock. Well done, Nick!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

The color on that Cuda is amazing to look at and it has got the POWER.....That is because Nick built the Stroker 408 in it.....Thanks Nick and George the amazing camera man and his voice ❣👍 Old F-4 Phantom 2 pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@nealrehm6900]

Are used to paint cars for a living. That color is probably one of the hardest to get right!

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

OMG - This Car is AWESOME in Every Respect....the owner is now a Lucky guy by taking it to you Nick... I LOVE IT !

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Jeff is one lucky guy! What a beautiful looking and running Cuda! Thanks for the video Nick and George!

[@NicksGarage]

Our pleasure!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

This cuda looks and sounds amazing! ❤

[@scottlambert4077]

Georgia you did another amazing job equal to Hollywood I really enjoyed it thanks for posting

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leelavoie6753]

This is what DREAMS are made of…! Nicely done Nick and crew. 😃👍

[@bandagefreak]

Nick's Mental Checklist: "Floor it. Beat it. Roast it!" It looks like young Niko is turning in Kowalski himself with his 70's hairdo! 😎👍

[@jimc3688]

Next step is to improve the traction. Those E bodies are pretty light in the back. Kept waiting for Nick to bang 2ng gear.

[@robbiesmith6417]

Needs some cal-trac and better tires

[@mikechiodetti4482]

The owners are going to say; "I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED!" Good one Nick! A thorough test to verify all is good! (and a little fun too!)

[@pappy017]

Evenin Mr George an Mr Nick!! Have a Great week!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, you too!

[@pappy017]

@@NicksGarage just reviewed this one, again:) One of my favorites! Wish my '72 was this nice! Awesome ride! Congrats, Jeff! Nick, you da Man!!

[@donlemme898]

Even though the stock engines were anemic in ‘74 the styling was still beautiful. Gorgeous car for the real world.

[@ecleveland1]

That is going to be such a fun car to cruise around in.

[@ivycycles]

OMG, what a beast that stroker is..... It's amazing what is available now that such amazing vehicle can be achieved. I doubt anyone else could have made this work out like it has.

[@ericball6000]

Dr. Nick, I am going to say that, not a Fairy Tale, it is a dream Cuda now with a Stroker, I like that bat turn, well done, cheers.

[@robertorhymes]

It's now a testament to the Mopar family tree but the guy who sold it as a stroker was taking a diabolical liberty Now Geoff and Heather can ride with pride because Nick's Garage has turned the tide This is a Cuda with serious attitude if you put wings on it you could get some altitude It's got that Chrysler rumble and thanks to Nick's Garage it won't stumble It's been named Goldalox and it rocks Ready for shredding the meat off its tread blocks It's got the pistol grip and Nick is about ready to let it rip Cars like these are what makes Nick's Garage so hip Nick has to do a shakedown run to make sure the job is properly done He's not doing burnouts and fast shifts just for fun Waow I really dig this one It's no shed and it's got that sit up and beg They don't make em like they used to and no one can build em like Nick A 360 stroker with the performance of a Hemi is truly sick I dare say with the lighter block off the lights it'll be even more quick Goldalox yours to discover at Nick's Garage they take care of each other Thanks Nick Geoff and Heather Word to your brother George

[@NicksGarage]

Ro-ber-to, Ro-ber-to! Go, go, Ro-ber-to! ⭐️

[@robertorhymes]

Someone just backed into my old m3 They blamed it on me but I was stationary His reversing was lairy I tooted my horn but each minute into this world another one is born Never mind driving I wouldn't trust the guy to mow a lawn Say a prayer he's insured with the same company...@@NicksGarage

[@Cryptoman_5000]

Here's a horror story from Nick's garage. It's called Kendall's 383 block.....lol A true nightmare for Nick.

[@joelenglish7092]

'cuda ready for haloween

[@NicksGarage]

A sweet treat.

[@randylear8264]

Nick I’m 64 years old and I drive my 24:24 Mopars like you did with this beautiful Cuda. And they hold up with no problem. That 360 stroker is a beast. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@chrisallen2005]

I have never been a big Mopar fan but Cudas like this one can alter my thinking.

[@miketowtruck13]

Its so heartwarming to see Nick stop and pause everyso often while street testing to feel the cars and you can see his true automotive love when hes testing another one of his children hes about to set looose to its owner.

[@christopherfranklin1881]

Mental checklist? He is having a darn good time. He's going to have to buy the owner a new set of rear tires. LOL.

[@4ondflor]

That car sounds awesome! Effortless burnouts = smiles all day long