'66 Buick Back From The Dead! - HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 5

On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, we raise a '66 Buick from the dead. After spending 33 years sitting outside in the desert, the broken down Buick Special is revived by David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan of HOT ROD and Rick Pewe of 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine.
Rick's mother bought the car when it was near new and parked it when the transmission failed in 1978. In 2011, the guys spent two and a half days wrenching on the car, with the hopes of driving it home from Phoenix to Los Angeles. Come along for the ride and see what happens!
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[@znejnejco123]

Don't you just love it when Freiburger says "mint".

[@ChristmasCrustacean1]

Neil Ozzieznej BAM

[@jtriegel]

hell yeah I love a smart ass lol

[@Trabant601L]

i love when he says "we could die"

[@sharkycat1096]

Neil Ozzieznej yet when Rick says it, it's not the same.

[@roodick85]

Some little boys from Haggard starting saying it too. But man..they are the worst mechanics

[@johnkoski1652]

this is how road kill all began its still timeless video adventure, they should make vacation package like this

[@a1duzit]

Its crazy how wheels and a drop could make a car look that good

[@ShortyLaVen]

One of my favorite cars I've ever owned was my '66 LeSabre. 340, ST400... It was given to me by my shop teacher's aunt when I was in high school. In two days we had a rebuilt 340 dropped in, cleaned up the trans, all the brakes done, new fluids.. I drove that car for almost a year before someone wrecked into it last winter. The Buick 300/340 is a really underappriciated motor! I got 23mpg highway, and put maybe 35-40,000 miles on it in the 8 months or so it was on the road. Man, I miss that car.

[@PhattyMo]

"Dude,that doesn't taste right"

[@boingkster]

So many Roadkill firsts: "Mint!" "Implement of bashing," "Well orchestrated machine," "Look at the action on that!" "It's 10pm and we're going to pack it in for the night..." *Brake Check* and... most importantly... "YES!!!"

[@TechSeller]

Great show guys! I love all the classics, I have always been a big Buick fan but also love all of the other classics. Road kill rocks! HATS OFF TO YOU both, DAVE AND MIKE, You guys have a great chemistry that makes this show Great and unique!

[@TechSeller]

My hats off to all of the unseen people that make the road kill show happen too....TY everyone.....I soooo enjoy your shows!

[@Taydrum]

When Freiburger and Pewe are together, they absolutely feed off of each other. "mint" "MINT" "Flawless" "flawless"

[@slurp812]

I had a blue 1967 Buick Special, hard top. But still this brinks back memories! We called it the Bu-Dog

[@GoldGraffitiKing]

"like a glove" as he tosses sheet metal signs over the floor boards...... AHHAHA

[@MotorTrendWatch]

Thanks! We love making them.

[@WBatte1]

A couple thoughts. You should have known that the wheel cylinders would fail when they bled themselves, the seals let the air trapped past so it was just a matter of time. I like to use a remote oil filter kit in the gas line instead of numerous smaller filters. They trap more crap before plugging and time to change it spin one off spin he new one on. I use a paint strainer on a funnel to reclaim the gas in the filter after changing.

[@Rebel9668]

I used to have a '68 Buick Special Deluxe. It was a 4 door sedan and had a roof, but it was the same color and I loved that old car, lol.

[@RobotJustice]

Man I love this car. My mother had a '68 Buick, so looking at this thing just brings me back.

[@paulsmangelsdorf]

This HAS to be where Roadkill came from

[@mohnnadalazzam6293]

هخخ

[@charlestorruella6140]

I know this post is old but this is where roadkill came from

[@suregrip413]

I enjoyed the video as much as reading the article awhile back. Thanks.

[@noflrs]

THE BEST SHOW ON MOTOR TREND

[@labtide]

Can't believe they didn't change the Wheel Clyinders and hoses to start with they already had the parts. No way i would have driven out the driveway without changing them.Love the show.

[@StewMM]

For the engine to still work after all those years is just amazing.

[@FasterthaMyou]

Man, I thought Rick was kinda welling up after the maiden voyage. Sweet ride, guys!

[@KB9813]

This should've been the first episode of roadkill.

[@TJrcTX]

I think it is the first episode of roadkill that never aired

[@westofeden]

Amazing what these guys can accomplish in that amount of time.

[@danesderelicts]

Thanks to you guys now I know what to do when gas starts to overflow the carb.

[@thebigsee1547]

If this was a vacation package adventure I would pay for it!

[@Jon38]

I subscribe to 4wheel & Offroad and love it when Pewe digs up some ancient jeep from his backyard and goes wheeling. Great job on these episodes guys.

[@InvincibleExtremes]

literaly just brought back to life a 1966 buick skylark with the 300 buick here in hawaii...

[@mudwiser1391]

This video borders on Greatness!!! If I was to describe this video in one word, that word would be "AMERICA".

[@Shakerhood69]

I love it, the Article in Hot Rod was fun to read too!

[@STARSHIPTROOP]

love the remote starter, had to do that myself some while back

[@danbrennan2772]

the signs for the floor inspired me to patch my floor with an old license plate. Awesome idea. love theses guys

[@martorambo5707]

YES KEEPIN IT LIKE IT IS YOU GUYS RULE !!

[@nopenope1186]

I love these videos. I must say though this makes me realize how bad my 1964 Impala is as a daily driver. Glad I park it most of the time.

[@spencerd3696]

Love the floorboards, it’s fantastic

[@agrove304]

That buick was cherry man. I can't wait to see what you guys do too it in the future. Also, can't wait to see it at the autocross. Could you talk about autocross information and how to get into the races.

[@sergioduenas2583]

I have a 66 2 door wildcat! It's on construction! Can't wait it's not a drop top but I'm ok with!

[@flectz]

great series.. best car channel on youtube

[@K31TH3R]

These videos are amazing guys. This is SO much better than Top Gear U.S. that they should honestly be ashamed, they're nowhere near same level as this, this is quality. This is what automotive shows SHOULD be. Not dainty pretty boys who think they look great on camera, but guys who know their sh*t and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.

[@bomesh3an]

I wish I have the mechanical knowledge that you have guys.thumps up .you are My idol greeting from Saudi Arabia .

[@oldschool1928]

The best part at 6:14. Great job guys!

[@YouKilledKenny415]

Your shows are my favorite method of procrastination haha.

[@BrianRussTVC]

PLEASE Please PLEASE!!!! more content like this!!!

[@bikingnutcase0]

its a remote starter switch. it looks fancy but all it actually is, is a push-to-make switch with two wires and a pair of crocodile clips. you clip one croc clip onto the battery feed to the starter motor, the other onto the starter motor solenoid, press the button and the engine will crank over. if you have the ignition switch turned on it will start and run. you can do the same with a screwdriver or other metal implement so long as you're careful not to short-circuit anything.

[@Zaneshadows]

Here's a challenge: Find an '87 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and bring it back to life! I love those old wagons, and I have one myself.

[@scottboyer8450]

10:10 Then it happened...ROADKILL!

[@Autofanatic28]

Thanks! Can't wait!

[@TexasDragRacingVideo]

Awesome Service! Product just as described - Super Fast Shipping - Will buy from again...Highly Recommend - A++++++++++++++++

[@KodyRobinson1]

These guy are the best!

[@omni100won]

I was afraid that thing would collapse on the ground because of the rusty body. Man, you guys are brave!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

GREAT piece. Loved it. Look forward to updates on this car. Awesome.

[@martyhandley4456]

Man that car isnt Roadkill! Its got the damn hood on it. I have always loved the buicks, refined as designed

[@danilzy]

if you watch the older, longer version of this episode they actually take the hood of. So roadkill indeed !

[@Kristo99]

yeah, on hot rod network channel

[@CanRex13]

that buick looks nice in my opinion

[@netrioter]

i had a 65 skylark sedan with the 300 2 speed....the trans was awesome....dual range first gear...the Super Turbine 300...variable vane torque converter

[@ChrisHargrave23]

Everything is too nice for Finnegan! :)

[@jrod78415]

The first episode of roadkill awesome

[@idak12]

I'm from australia and you guys are very funny but cool.

[@zeek3177]

throws rail road sign on driver side floor board says "like a glove" LOLOLOLOL

[@sonoma314]

you guys have all the fun

[@christopherpalmatier6479]

I love the sheet metal bender

[@1ZYPHER3]

man i love this series its great keep them coming

[@TheKillerPoncho]

I just love love these videos!!!! I cant get enough!!!! Great work guys!!!!

[@GooglFascists]

1987 isn't OLD. Find a 1971 Custom Cruiser, the one you could load 4x8 sheets of plywood into and still close the neat clamshell tailgate, (the one where the glass went up into the top and the gate rolled down under the body). I had 3 of those we used for A/C service and in our remodeling business. 455 V-8, fully loaded, 9 passenger, 5,100 #, 15 mpg on the highway. The '87s were new stuff, lower power and weight with a GM motor. Last true Oldsmobile V-8 rolled out of Lansing in 1974.

[@MrBlackbutang]

Awesome Buick

[@watchyourr6172]

So this is roadkill before roadkill was a thing? :D

[@jefffrey7825]

+YZFmotoWolf First Roadkill aired in Feb 2012, This was aired in April 2012,

[@jm0n55]

that thing actually looks pretty good!

[@bduff007]

Woah Homeless Dave has shoes on, how respectable

[@hardtackjack]

Excellent job! You guys should come fix my Cutlass!

[@SalahDemeer007]

loved the rims! cool car.

[@paulschiska7110]

The water pump... Mint😀

[@gunitindaclub]

did he say, "hit the autocross?" in a 66 buick special? daring!

[@Peaceby2027]

American men, motors, and SPIRIT can do anything.

[@est351]

You should do videos like this in Argentina I own a 1970 Dodge GTX, awesome looking car

[@jon8336]

I think that Buick looks cool tbh.

[@demonsparkx]

4:47 LMFAO man, what a shopvac!

[@stranotech1]

that is a beautiful car!

[@17dumitru]

love tuning

[@kadenwatt2033]

As of Sunday August 23, 2020 --- Freiburger has put the Buick up for sale.

[@PeterReginald]

Great show!

[@TommyZTrains]

REALLY Enjoyed this !!

[@letsgetmehealthy]

I want one of these!

[@lionieg]

Very cool those motors are beast go buick!

[@mattsuesssuess2462]

I have a 1966 buick special sitting in my barn with a 340 motor. I'm never going to fix it up. You can have it for free if you want. I live in Lodi, CA.

[@JakeTheSnakeProductions]

that thing is awesome as frig!

[@kevinbacon8716]

Holy shit. David actually wore shoes back then.

[@VidFunZip]

These 66 and 67 A-Body Buick have some of the best body lines.. I do hope they restore it.. These Buick's get no respect!

[@devonfarmer3438]

epic floor bords

[@rogerramjet5092]

Sara I say since when have F&F ie: Finagan & Frieburger been accurate or informative. I think you did a pretty good job considering how nervious and no script.I think you were vary entertaining and w/o adoubt easier on the eye then those two. I would hope that we will see more of your segments in the future. yes please

[@SWatchik]

these guys are genius'.

[@tf68charger]

The unofficial first roadkill

[@elden2003]

Great video!

[@CalPhotoGuy]

So I'm the 79th person to give a thumb down after realizing this is a highlight reel from something I've already seen? Cool.

[@9000eldiablo]

3:03 that doesn't taste right...XD lol...classic!!

[@Ghostystuff]

damn that look awesome.... i want one

[@cowboyassass1n]

wish I could find deals like that!! diamond in the rough!

[@NJPurling]

One would assume that Rick undertook to fix the gearbox as well as the engine. I can understand why the running gear was replaced afterwards. Good brakes & good lights are essential. If it'd been sold on to me I would have had those wheels cleaned up and painted or powder coated & kept the hubcaps we see on the care here. I like the 'ghetto' style statement. When they replaced the corroded floors i'd have had the guys paint the new metal exactly like the railroad sign & stop sign they used.

[@ratrodramblin]

whats crazy is how short the studs are on the drums you would think you couldnt get the lug nuts on. also the studs are pressed into the drums. only time ive seen than is on my 47 chevy 1/2 ton.

[@prisoneralex2752]

Love these videos, keep them coming!

[@TheBeaker59]

I remember my first car as a 17yr old in 1977 it was a 1962 Austin A40 (this was in New Zealand not too many American cars there then) first job was to remove the rotten carpet cut up a 5gal kerosene tin for the corner sections then pop riveted it in over the floor holes some tar was melted in a pot and brushed over everything then some left over carpet from a house cut to shape sweet no more wet shoes driving in the rain.

[@riyazmohamed1221]

good job

[@multigilligman]

Damn this makes me want to go out and build an old car right now!!!!!!