Bangin on 8 and haulin great..."Minty" alive again and movin some junk

about dang time right...i finally get to use Minty for what its intended for...lookin cool and haulin junk

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Junkerup has suddenly come alive with content, I'm loving it!

[@yukonjack.]

Sometimes we need to figure out a roundabout way to give him some constructive criticism as far as what the hell happened to him.✌

[@superduty4556]

@@yukonjack. still getting videos from 9 months ago lol

[@yukonjack.]

@@superduty4556 Yeah I realize that when I saw🐾 Sammy, why did he call him a different name? oh well better than nothing he's probably married now with a baby😳 less time for video probably has a stockpile of old content that he hasn't edited because he hates doing that.✌

[@yukonjack.]

@Drip Scans Well then lightning looks like Sammy's CLONE!!😹😉 Strange I've NEVER seen the TWO DOG'S TOGETHER And I've been watching Chris since 2017 when he first started his channel. I believe a little New vocabulary was interjected into the editing. That Sly cat.🔮

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I think that my favorite Birdsong thing is how he'll just shove an engine anywhere it'll fit in order to haul it. Bed of a truck? Sure, fine. Truck of a General Lee clone? No problem!

[@Carl09of09]

I'm a Mopar fan but still like the other muscle cars too! Minty is awesome! ✌🏻😊🇺🇸

[@brianproffitt7263]

I’m a GM guy all the way but I love chargers and mustangs as well 🤟🏻🇺🇸

[@79tazman]

I remember the buried Charger LOL!! you go and visit it every time your out that way. I would of thought that you know that spot without looking lol!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Yes on the El Camino. I knew of an old guy in my neighborhood growing up that had an SS 396 El Camino... one of those, not for sale, never sell, then disappeared with the car... But was cool to hear the old guy drive by with it.

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

Minty is looking dynomite !! the suspension looks beefed up nice stance or my be its the tires that also make the truck look good . sweet Truck Chris 😎🤘🏁🎸🎵🎶

[@motoroney]

That wrap is killer!!!!!

[@Sickholski]

GPS- "Proceed to Route" Birdsong- "Shut Up" Hilarious

[@DejonColeman94]

Birdsong ur a true icon, just chargers and hardwork bravo

[@blucheer8743]

Fresh n minty and surprising long lasting! Hey all you hot rodders out there… Merry Christmas!!

[@79tazman]

That's a sweet truck I have a 1975 Adventure SE shortbox. The truck came factory with bucket seats with a center console I have been restoring it for a while now and should be done this winter for the spring and hoping to go hit power tour or forsure Woodward dream cruise and Roadkill nights

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Serious TazMan, that's RAD!

[@440phoenix]

That Patina wrap is sick! 🤘

[@teresagyetvai439]

💪🏼minty is cool ✌🏼nice on the El Camino can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s done

[@cowboychevyschneider]

keep the great work I have 1987 dodge power wagon 87000 all orginal miles shortbox 4x4

[@frankiehamilton7983]

Congratulations on the new puppy, new SS and getting Minty going. Also Patina is looking sexy in that driveway

[@tint661]

I had a 71 Dodge D150 the same color as minty. I loved that truck. Cab mounts got bad. When I would make left turns the cab would move enough to put the transmission in neutral. Then I got Brownie. A 74 Dodge D 250. I had the local muffler shop bend me an exhaust system that dumped in the passenger side like minty. The gas tank on the Dodges gets in the way for duels. The other thing I like about old Dodge trucks is the vent windows in the doors.

[@klausvonschmit4722]

Better than a 10200!! On your Minty improvement list add in paint correction and installing a legit ceramic coating Minty will continue looking like the Badass Truck everyone loves plus, bugs or Assholes as that is all that’s left after the bugs go spat on the grill and windshield areas will not stick nor, will mud or dust stick, not even water will leave behind spots and the last awesome part is that even in the desert ceramic coating will last last two to three years on a vehicle living outdoors. As usual Great content

[@wheelieking71]

Personally, I've not been in many vehicles as comfortable as a '70's Dodge truck with a bench seat. Fits me just right. Even though I'm 6'1". I have short legs though. That is a nice truck.

[@michaelray1590]

Amd does sell quarters for your car. You should put fuel injection system on your truck.

[@jacobhawkins8646]

At first I wouldn't have gotten the buried charger, but now I think it would be neet to watch and see what you do with it.

[@mrromantimothy]

is that the one that if it would have had a hemi it would have made the jump? and wouldn't be there

[@brendangeraghty8865]

That Elco would have looked great white.

[@powerwagon7811]

My crew cab was originally " metallic mint" the actual dodge color. Nice truck Chris!

[@jakereintjes4257]

Love watching your channel The El Camino is awesome my 1st car was a 68 SS elCamino I will have me another one of these days but the 70 is my favorite year keep up with the great content You're doing an awesome job and awesome work

[@petecrabtree6734]

Great looking old truck and awesome video. 🦅🇺🇸💪😁👍

[@dadgarage7966]

Those are a proper set of tires. Hopefully, the increased diameter will offset the increased rolling resistance. In this application, fuel efficiency isn't so much an eco thing as it is a range thing. Headers are always an upgrade but they tend to leak. Does it have a limited slip? If not, spend the money on a Detroit Truetrac if available. They work amazing and use regular 80W90 with no additive.

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

My Pappy had him one o' them Dodge Pickemups with the Long-Bed, but his had the Leaning Tower of Power, and it only took us 6 1/2 years to get him to put a 318 in his. I often wonder whatever became of that truck...he bought it brand new...his was Tan with Tan Interior...

[@HPTBANDIT]

I don’t know anything about dodge trucks but in the lates 90’s, I use to go to my local dirt track ever other weekend or so to watch the races. One night, somebody had a really nice dodge shortbed truck in the street bomber class. He kicked everyone’s ass.

[@scotthay1486]

Thanks Chris, another video of cool content, scenery and bad wrecks. A sound track would have been icing on the cake. Look forward to seeing the minty 360 build and up grades. You have made her one fine truck anyone would be proud to own. Later.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Good to see ya Chris!! Minty looks awesome!! Nice tow tig!!

[@Ridendrty]

Good call on bringing that air jet with ya… you’re always two checker moves ahead

[@wreckerjonny6144]

Big block is what I'd do with it. I got a face cord of small blocks . I put a big block in my power wagon. Now I can pull stuff literally.

[@johnkukuk3555]

Interesting video I remember the charger down in the wash I like the Anson slots on the trailer and I'm thinking about fixing up a dodge truck I've had on ice a few years 1990 360 auto 1 ton with the inflated prices I'll probably be further ahead !

[@terrymonroe6490]

Thanks for the video and have a Merry Christmas and HappyNew years

[@skylineleathercompany]

Chris sitting in the engine bay reminds me of high school and my 79 Dodge 4x4 short box. I had no business working on cars 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonyvickers3469]

2nd gen ram 3500 duels are the trucks to have now. and a worthwhile investment.

[@jeffstewart1182]

Best looking modified I've ever seen.

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Chris thank you for the video I enjoyed it and mintyI well I say the same thing she looks good so stay safe out there and God bless happy holidays

[@31terikennedy]

I'm MOPAR but, yep, the El Camino is Kool. Merry Christmas.

[@Robrt32]

It’s gotta be a damn good feeling being you, i wish I had your health, money and know how. I’m crippled, broke and stupid lol. I’m jealous…. Good for you. You living the life, I’ve always wished I could. I ruined my own chance., But that’s not a story for here. Keep on keeping on man and I will keep watching. I been binge watching all afternoon.

[@deanrayne7302]

Those lifters and cams going flat are a nightmare. I wonder when the cam/lifter companies are going to fix the problem.

[@mrromantimothy]

using Rislone in my oil has kept me from wondering.

[@SirKaldar]

I've seen a few guys here on YT using Diesel oil because it has more zinc in it which supposedly helps with the problem. I've been out of the game too long to have looked into it properly myself though.

[@31terikennedy]

Now stick a big block MOPAR in it to make it way Kooler. :D And Happy New Year!

[@chriscatarcio2983]

My GT. weel on my monza doze the same sticky slime stuff to. When it sits for awhile. I take it off with lacker thinner.

[@suncat70gamertank16]

Love that Truck man****"*

[@Chris38908]

396 375 horse had some solid lifters in some of them in 68 I don’t know about all the 396 375 horse engines but I have a friend that has a 68 impala SS that has the 396 375 horse 4 speed in it his dad bought it brand new now he has it in his garage sweet ride .

[@jeffgibson184]

I have a 75 shortbed d-100 minty old forestry truck with the 410-411 gears no power steering and a 727 definitely in need of the 518 trans it’s a 318 rebuild with a 625 cfm 4 barrel carb gas mileage sucks 5-9 mpg I’d put a sniper injection on yours but no headers enjoy the quiet ride listen to music and don’t have to yell at passengers 🇺🇸👍

[@odahithedubious2017]

Some super glue might have been just the thing for those jets. A drop to hold it on the screwdriver, and once it's screwed in you can pop the screwdriver right off of the jet.

[@SirKaldar]

I am very much a truck guy and Minty is sweet!

[@danbuchner1494]

It was funny to see you sitting in the engine bay I am 5 4 and have a ton of room when i am working on my 85 shortbox Next is a 422 cube smallblock

[@cudak888]

Chris, Mopar prices are so inflated in the Southeast that if the buried hulk was within 20 miles of me, I'd be digging out that sucker right now as my best bet towards '68 Charger ownership. Bent or not. Nothing a frame table and some B-body unibody bits couldn't solve. Yes, this is the voice of desperation talking. I've got an (presentable) Bondo magnet of a '68 Satellite more door here that cost me 4k and I've probably thrown easily 5-6k at it just to make it something just slightly better than a piece of Roadkill (motorhome 360 swap, dash bits, fuel system rework). 4k was way overpriced and I knew it - but given how everyone in Florida treats rusty Mopars like a retirement plan, I've started to realize that I didn't do too bad for myself on the initial purchase.

[@SuperSportstudio]

Great video !! love the 70 El Camino SS 396 4 speed Hot Damm 👍✌

[@Ridendrty]

Torquestorm super charger might be gooder for Minty. Affordable too

[@fixingstufftv453]

Love that truck man! put a Holley Sniper on it.

[@shane8911]

74-76 definitely my favourite grille on the Dodge pickups

[@timothybaker6252]

I'm sure someone mentioned it, but in 1970 the base SS 396/402 was 350 HP. Prior years it was 325 HP.

[@glenncrockett4451]

I hope you do Vids on the Chevy SS, Love all old cars but this is one of my favorites 396 with a 4spd are you Fing kidding me lol.

[@eleebid1]

You had my curiosity… but now you have my attention

[@mrchevy7892]

Now Chris, you need the show those engines some mercy.😅😅😅

[@79tazman]

I'm done using comp cam lifters I have had nothing but issues with flat tappet hydraulic lifters and I am not the only one. I switched to crane lifters and have not had a issue with them since but I don't know what it is with comp cam lifters they don't pump up or some are stuck I was thinking I was going to have to run solid lifters on everything because comp cam hydraulic lifters including the roller lifters were nothing but problems and was tired of tossing money away and being accused of breaking the cam in wrong when I have broke in many flat tappet cams for years and never had a issue even with comp lifters until 2 years ago and been a hit and miss issue since.

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

on my D150 I used an Erson cam with Lunati lifters and so far knock on wood no issues

[@c.d.england8217]

Let us know when minty gets upgraded and build that elcamino

[@MikeJBlues]

Awsome wrap, they should have put the back widows In the quarter area.looks sick

[@jessicawells5145]

I'll send you a vintage grill emblem if you want it,came off my 70 SS back in the day.

[@79tazman]

I get a passion A833 for my truck it's going behind my 340 I got it's going to hurt some feelings

[@nathankerry3256]

Minty is a beautiful ride I love those old dodge trucks

[@KanakaMaoli1]

I have that transmission you looking for, 1993 Dodge 518 OD transmission. One big problem Minty can't drive to me.

[@RODZILLA65]

Was that a Blue AAR Cuda or T/A Challenger near your trailer and the Charger body?

[@waynegouin939]

Merry Christmas!

[@moparmission7093]

love the minty build!

[@johncrosthwait2577]

great truck

[@jayirving6996]

whats up with the antifreeze on left side of intake of minty? i run dirt also.. Dirt late model, Evernham R5P7 power! you need one to dump in one of your cars!

[@jasonmushersee]

wish my 91 silverado had get-up-an-go gears drug home a 4000 lb round baler from wisconsin 700r4 never got out of 3rd

[@shawnh.2334]

LOL, I love Trump on the hood with his thumbs up

[@steventangney1367]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@jmuduke99]

I was going to say the same thing, but wasn't sure if I would get torched or not.

[@Barker-pu7ix]

I positive thats not a good thing u might have a leak somewhere for it to have green tint liquid only liquid ik of that's green is simple green and antifreeze I have a question I have a 90 5.2 the 318 with throttle bottle how do i get it to stop surging

[@travelingtech3251]

I feel spoiled to have a new vid three weeks in a row, i hope you can keep up. We understand if you can’t, with you being a one man band. Great content can’t wait to see the build on rustino

[@79tazman]

What's up with the coolant sitting on the intake when your changing the air bleeds on the carb? That don't look any good it's going to stain your new intake.

[@hotrodchevrolet5668]

Whatever you don‘t put stripes on the tailgate. Unless you are going with the fuzzy dice and curb feelers anyway. I dig the wrap too, and I'm not a wrap guy, but for a modified it is bitchin.

[@ChuckWD33158]

Do you have a video about the install of an A518 on Minty? I would like to do it on my 84 Ramcharger.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

That fin window is a Elco thing in 1970 as Chevelle's do not have it. I think you'd do better with an EFI system on Minty.. Since she's going to be you go get her truck!!

[@dannycurtis1744]

That was a surprise 😬👍

[@armedinbama]

Damn, that is a smoking wrap! LET'S GO BIRDSONG! 🇺🇸👍😁👍🇺🇸

[@carverphil1]

I love that truck...

[@79tazman]

That's a good old GM thing with a sticky steering wheel LMAO!! They are all like that not sure what they make their steering wheel with but when they sit they get sticky I am glad Mopar don't have that isse LOL!

[@morganhay859]

Build list on what all you did on the motor?

[@randyellis3116]

Love an elki. have had 3. 68, 69 , 70.

[@yukonjack.]

EZ way to make your screwdriver magnetic is drag the point across a car speaker magnet and Presto there you go, instant cling on.

[@carl4043]

The jets are brass

[@yukonjack.]

@@carl4043 👍ahh I was thinking in hindsight he probably would have already thought of my suggestion if possible.

[@DustDevilGarage]

Nice stuff man keep it up love your content

[@bobh4966]

Why not go nv3500 5 speed in it? They bolt up the the la 360 and hydraulic clutch with high od gear in 5th

[@davidvincent2051]

Man I would kill for a truck like that here in Australia.

[@stevereinhart4067]

Need to invest in a holding screw driver. Won't have to deal with the grease.

[@paulkoski8759]

I thought you got that charger already

[@anotherdayinparadise8992]

I love 68-72 elos. I have 2 72s. Please show us when you fix this thing!

[@bengone3349]

Good rest project.

[@DejonColeman94]

And Elcos are sick, best year

[@MyDailyDodge]

Sorry, I have exactly the same problem with the tappets in my 318 in a 76 w200. How to avoid it after a cam & tappets replace?

[@user-KrackerJack]

The value of El Camino 's is on the rise

[@danmel1231]

How did you fix the lifter problem did you go roller I have the same problem with hydraulic lifters Or did you find a hydraulic lifter that holds up

[@mavecobrasil4446]

🙋🏼‍♂️Bom dia irmão parabéns pelo projeto tô com um projeto do Maverick caminhonete pick-up também🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻🇧🇷

[@Threesixty31]

About your last comments, when you put a 518 trans, you can't tow in overdrive, can you? I assume that owners manual says that you must disconnect the overdrive while towing. Right or wrong?

[@DirtyOleMopar]

Bro I got the set up for you if you want to come to Illinois and I’ll show you all my toys I’ll hook you up for the transmission and the rear end for minty

[@nao_tomori]

ive always just been a car guy, never been loyal to a single brand. cool is cool, no matter what badge is on the front

[@brianproffitt7263]

Mainly a Chevy guy I love Camaros, but I like them all