'Drive it like you stole it' - Old Weaky Road Tested

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This numbers matching 383 sure gave Nick a run for the money. Today, he is going to take it to the street.
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[@josephluciano2802]

Nick, it's Joe. My car looks and sounds great. Thank you very much and I'll call you tomorrow

[@blinkie1523]

It sure does Joe, Nick and the crew did an awesome job on this beautiful ride.

[@NicksGarage]

So glad you are happy, Joe!

[@rogerrubeo1348]

This is Roger, Joe's friend and I can't wait till he gets I back so I can drive it too. Lol

[@brianemmanuelgrey9276]

Joe, you are so right, she looks sooo good. Great work as usual Nick. Like Leonidas, Nick never quits.

[@MnPaul1]

Nice car Joe. I like the color combination. I'm glad that Nick was able to get you fixed up.

[@desiraeluciano9402]

Hey Nick, it’s Joe’s daughter. I haven't seen this car run this nicely since I was a little girl! Good job!! And congrats on the rebirth of your car, Dad !

[@NicksGarage]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤️

[@josephluciano2802]

Thank you, desirae

[@judgegixxer]

That's awesome!

[@dukeallen432]

Soooo cool.

[@egregiousblunder5395]

If I ever had Nick build a car, there would be a strict demand that Nick burn rubber in it, that's got to be a standard test!

[@NicksGarage]

Love it!

[@Orcinus1967]

Hehe.

[@alanweissman439]

Joe is extremely fortunate to have someone so honest and thorough as Nick working on his car!

[@terrenceolivido741]

I am 70 years old and i know Nick ( his soul ). God bless you and us.

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

A testament to how Nick runs his shop shown when he makes a carburetor adjustment in the street, and walks all the way back into the shop to put the screwdriver where it belongs so that it is there next time it is needed. Hey Nick, can you teach my wife how to do that?

[@davidholcomb9961]

Now thats the way a 383 should run from the factory. Great job Nick!

[@josephluciano2802]

Hello everybody, it's Joe, the owner of old weakyI want to thank everybody for the comments and all the compliments on the car. I really appreciate it

[@imarobot3757]

you will be happy with the car Nick never lets a car leave with problems you can bet the car will be a pleasure to drive and reliable , just make sure no hacks touch the car it will go for years trouble free

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Joe you could've brought it anywhere but you know what nicks capable of that's why you brought it to indy automotive in laval quebec home of the best Mopar guy in canada

[@joeljenkins2876]

@@josephluciano2802 I KNOW you'll be pleased with the results: ENJOY!!!

[@josephluciano2802]

@@joeljenkins2876 thank you

[@rossbritton4008]

Nice Mopar..I think it's a bit high in the rump..Maybe drop it 2" and then adjust the torsion bars so it has 3/4" rake..You can also get 1" and 1 1/2" lowering blocks, but I think 2" will look good..I've been know to tie cars down before today then stand back and look at them..Stance ans Wheels make the Car and the wheels are Perfect..

[@FrankRuiz66]

That's a gorgeous Road Runner

[@davidjones5729]

One of the nicest Road Runners I've ever seen. Wow.

[@NicksGarage]

And we didn't even wash it yet!

[@joelpartain3235]

@@NicksGarage It's hard to paint a masterpiece, but the white interior, beautiful blue and , especially the right sized tire on the right sized wheel with an aggressive stance., I love this car !(and I usually hate vinyl tops, too). That Air Grabber is so subtle your opponent won't realize he chose the wrong car until too late.

[@jeffreyschweiger7960]

Good Job Nick, love the little Heh Heh Heh chuckle after the burn out.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@ericball6000]

Dr. Nick, my friend had a 1970 Road Runner with a 383, and he DID drive it like he stole it everyday of the week.

[@lynndonsonier2745]

Nick is in his happy place laying rubber love the little laugh.

[@mikestackhouse9001]

That is now a "gonna getcha" Roadrunner. Nick was persistent and solved all the issues on this nice example of Mopar Madness.

[@1967davethewave]

That's a gorgeous Road Runner!

[@NicksGarage]

We think so too.

[@zethloveless7238]

Nick I think people will remember you for a very long time brother 😀. Your heart and soul goes into everything you touch and it shows 💪

[@terrenceolivido741]

Just what i said in a comment above.

[@brianhdueck3372]

Such a beautiful car! And hearing Nick laugh… aw sweet! You know everything is right

[@djc7039]

She's sweet. Never had the Pistol Grip shifter but say you know your driving a car when you shift that

[@Orcinus1967]

Nick your "He-he" laugh says it all. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey. Thanks to George for making it happen. And of course the owners who pony up to keep these wonderful cars alive. Kudos.

[@4ondflor]

Can’t beat a 70 Plymouth b body. Gorgeous!

[@Thomasploeg1968]

Nick's chuckle never gets old . Awsome job guys

[@mobes329]

I always enjoy seeing how much Nick enjoys each and every car he works on.😊

[@glennk1931]

One beautiful Road Runner.

[@NicksGarage]

We agree.

[@josephluciano2802]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it​@@NicksGarage

[@Orcinus1967]

​@josephluciano2802 What is the color?

[@josephluciano2802]

@@Orcinus1967 B5 blue blue fire metallic

[@markae0]

Thanks for taking us along on a drive!

[@NicksGarage]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelwiddifield920]

If that doesn't put a smile on any man's face something is wrong with you that car is just nice well kept and taken to one of the best Mopar mechanics around in Canada

[@joeljenkins2876]

Well, looks like 'old weaky' has responded to his 'mopar spinach' that he got from Pop Nick!! C'mon, coyote, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!!! Yeah Nick, way to gooo!!! Great week, guys!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Joel. Meep meep!

[@joeljenkins2876]

@@NicksGarage 😂😂😂

[@rickschlosser6793]

Thanks Nick and George! (and Joe) Nick for keeping those beautiful machines operating as if new… usually better. George for documenting it all professionally so we can enjoy it as well. Joe, thanks for letting Nick and George share this process with all of us.

[@GeneSimons-fw5io]

Nick always means it when he says, "well that's enough" (for the third time anyway) 😮 💪 😁

[@NicksGarage]

Haha.

[@MrWill73]

When they are 4-speeds it is a totally different and better driving experience. Beautiful Road Runner👍👍👍

[@donlemme898]

Really great looking car, not a huge fan of a white vinyl roof but on that car it’s classy.

[@markcollins457]

I love looking at the pistol grip it's outrageous . Beautiful car and in today's world with everything blacked out or some shade of Grey or silver The blue and white is awesome. I had a Coronet with a 383 and I always felt it had plenty of power. I'm still a fan of the small blocks for weight savings but the old 383 sounds great.

[@stephenholland5930]

Yep, love that B5 blue colour.

[@joelpartain3235]

Someone who has had both should offer an opinion, is the pistol grip better?

[@jeffthompson4911]

Old Weaky.........gone but not forgotten...........what a miraculous turnaround....yeah

[@johno8817]

Wish I had kept my 70 RR, sold it in 1981. Ugh Oh, was same color too.

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

When Chrysler built cars . She a beauty Nick . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺.

[@johncornell3665]

I love it when Nick chuckles. That is the seal of approval right there! Great job Nick and crew. Seems to roast the tires good! What a nice numbers matching Roadrunner

[@mcemct7434]

Old Weaky is now, Freaky !

[@michaeladamo1188]

I love blue roadrunners with chrome road wheels!

[@walter68bug98]

Love the b5 blue with white interior and the blue dash

[@richb4099]

My good friend bought a 70 Roadrunner brand new. 383 4 speed. I put headers on it and changed the carb to a dbl pumper. We put 7” slicks on it and opened the headers at the dragstrip. I drove it to a class win that day and he got the trophy. It went 13.87 at 101-102 and was miss firing above about 4500-5000. Points ignition probably the problem or maybe spark plugs. We drove it to the track. I’m sure he still has that trophy from over 50 years ago!

[@jeffthompson4911]

Nick, you have all the fun...........................Thanks for the channel Nick................When Joe picks it up, then Joe is going to have all the fun..................... Beautiful car Joe

[@themackguyverchannel7713]

Been following “old weaky” since day one.

[@mjp1802]

It turned out great. I'm sure he's going to be surprised with the performance now.

[@jdgimpa]

Takes me back to the first year I worked in a Chrysler Plymouth dealer. I started in the fall of 1969. We drove those cars like we had stole them back then. There were some that had to have new rear tires before they were delivered.

[@blinkie1523]

Wow Nick, Joe's gotta be more than happy with that now and hey thanks for the ride and what a sweet ride it is. George beaut intro and so fitting for this ride too!

[@wiliamkirkpatrick1532]

Not bad Nick, Pistons with hand cut valve reliefs.Awesome!!!

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

Fairly rare car now, you've brought the value and enjoyment back to this car. I'm sure Joe is gonna love it! Also, and this might be my " old man" view, the white vinyl top sets the whole car off! Very cool, especially on a hot day. I don't know if that's B4 blue, but it looks fantastic! I knew you would figure out what this 383 needs to run right Nick, as an old mopar guy myself, I've never seen a 383 that was weak. Looks right, sounds amazing just like it should👍👍👍💯

[@stephenholland5930]

It's B5 blue. A wonderful colour I think.

[@richardtrevino8886]

That bird might be dirty, but it's a clean bird with a lot of power now. You have worked a miracle Doctor 440. Even though it's a 383.👍

[@Tien1million]

This is a surprise, didn't think we'll get to see it in the car and driving.

[@michaelstrafello7346]

I know you are trying to keep it stock but that diaphragm resembles a gm ac air door actuator

[@NicksGarage]

Interesting...

[@randylear8264]

Nice job Nick. This car has got some bottom end. I am restoring my 70 GTX and this makes me want to get it finished even quicker. I love the color and the air grabber. One thing I would do is put a white hood stripe right up the middle. With a small white stripe up each side of the decal. But if not. It’s still one fine machine. From old weaky to Blue Streaky.

[@davebarron5939]

It does what a V8 is for, it lights up the tires. Well done.

[@Carl6231]

Congratulations for your persistence Nick and glad it runs very well and exceeds your expectations!

[@kendier3808]

We-O It's torquing now He He. Yeah increase in Compression and camshaft is so important. The grind has to match the port size and velocity of the intake and heads.. They usually increase the lift on both intake and exhaust and that makes torque but also don't go too big on the intake duration but more lift and duration on the exhaust. Anyway, that seemed to work for me. But you increased the compression and raised the valves so more flow.

[@jamesmackinlay4477]

Man that 383 sounds good and strong. I had a 70 RR to just like that one but no air grabber and it was all blue same color no vinyl roof. That was over 30 years ago I pulled the 383 put in a 440 man I miss that car.

[@jeffkeryk3550]

Beautiful car. Wow!

[@gordongrimes2797]

now it's tire squeaky what a beast now good job Nick

[@cactuscanuck6802]

Great final result! That's a gorgeous Roadrunner

[@MrNolan911]

I had a friend that had a 68 Road Runner with the Air Grabber, he always called it the Hair Grabber

[@nelagmor7647]

Sounds good Nick. Look like it's got the torque you'd expect. He's got a real nice cruiser now, nice job.

[@JoeHernandez1210]

Awesome Car awesome test drive awesome Channel.

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you.

[@meowerstationone3793]

Love the blue and white color combination on Old Weaky, or should we now call it Super Freaky!

[@NicksGarage]

Nice!

[@user-mi2wg9sh6c]

hey nick you have created another little monster! way to go.

[@NicksGarage]

Got to give the people what they want!

[@Orcinus1967]

Hehehehe!

[@Sherlock067]

Awesome car for sure , love the color, I think I might have to be a friend of Joes! Thanks for the great ride Nick!

[@americanrambler4972]

I owned a 1970 383 Road Runner automatic hardtop with the air grabber, black hood stripe, bucket seats and center console. It also had the stock exhaust. It never sounded like this car. It had a deeper more rumbly less raspy exhaust note. That car would really rip! Never timed it in the 0 to 60 or quarter mile, but it would easily blow past 110 mph in a heartbeat and was still climbing strong above 135 mph. It was not a slow car at all! There were only a couple cars I could not catch, but each one of those had a whole lot more engine than I did. And all 4 of my drum breaks were painted that factory red which looked great behind those magnum 500 chrome mag steel wheels with the brushed stainless trim rings. I did not know the red paint on the brake drums was put on at the factory until decades later. I cherish the memories I have of that car.

[@andyaguirre345]

what a super nice car. I have a 1969 Camaro Yenko tribute. every chance I get I take her out for a spin. Great job Nick. my son will be working at the big airport in New York . I would love to come see your shop.

[@fortyshooter1]

Wow Nick you knocked that 383 build out the park! That is one smooth strong running 383 and a sweet ride for the street....envy here! :)

[@NicksGarage]

Right on!

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

One day, youre gonna get that build Nick, the 400 low deck with 426 hemi crank, raised pin pistons, skinny rings, and a giant M1 intake with thermoquad . 900 na hp ! Youre gonna love it!

[@thomasward4505]

Realistically maybe 450 hp

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

@@thomasward4505 shhh, when you build one as I described, send me the dyno sheet. If you check hot rod magazine about 20 years ago, they built one and published the dyno sheet , it was 900 hp on an M1 intake, with dominator. Please do your homework.

[@JoeFilardi]

hi good ep love the color blue on it you did good nick and george with the camera vid .

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Joe!

[@krz8888888]

Runs good after your tweaks, looks like a fun drive!

[@bobkonradi1027]

That is a Grade AAA excellent looking car, and the owner can proudly take it to any show anywhere. Thanks to him for bringing it up to such beauty and keeping it there.

[@dannypeter6565]

One of the nicest colors. Thanks for the ride Nick. Cheers

[@williamturner8422]

I am pretty sure that it is code , B-3 blue.

[@dannypeter6565]

@@williamturner8422 yep! I love it

[@bradyakubovic2550]

Beautiful car, in the hands of the master!

[@rexmasters1541]

Beautiful car!!!!! Very nice work Nick!!!!

[@NicksGarage]

It sure is! Thanks.

[@tomnekuda3818]

I had a Roadrunner almost identical back in '70.....great car. Air grabber, 4 speed, sure-grip rear end. A bit bigger tires all around(G's in the front, H's in the rear).....brings back the memories. Thanks.

[@capricetony]

That last pull at 16.15 was like amazing music ❤❤❤❤😂DAM!!!!

[@chipps1066]

Looks like she has plenty of torque to me! beautiful car.

[@NicksGarage]

You and me both!

[@matzrat5006]

What a Colour Combo !!!!

[@NicksGarage]

She is a beauty.

[@franco426Hemi]

What a beautiful unit, I always liked it a lot, the road runner is one of my favorites. Excellent video as always!!!!

[@Jelsick]

A 383 is no slouch. I had a 1966 Belvedere with a 383 Carter 4 barrel as a young man in the mid 80s. It was a fun car to drive….but not to stop😅. 70 Roadrunners are my favorite year Roadrunner. Beautiful car Joe!

[@bmwzzzz1695]

I think you stole it Nick! Beautiful car well done

[@hippydippy]

Beautiful Wicked Plymouth... Love it!

[@gulfy09]

Besides the air grabber we want to hear the horn beb beb 😢😢😢

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Beautiful car, beautiful day especially for a test drive. One great test drive! Thank you Nick for this video.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikep1646]

Beautiful Car... Great Job Nick...

[@ralphdromey8271]

My brother inlaw had a 69 super bee 383 4 speed. We built a 71 comet 302 auto with 350 gears adj lifters to 0 4 bbl.carb Winelands intake dual exhaust headers weight 2700 lbs. mallory ign. With the big yellow coil Very fast.

[@leelavoie6753]

Soooo Sweeet! That’s the way a 383 should run. Sounds great and delivers strong torque to the rear wheels! Joe will be very happy!! Go Nick. 👍😃

[@SpecialAgentJamesAki]

Great work, the sound of it peeling out reminds me of car chase movies!

[@eugenecastles7475]

Good afternoon Nick & George, I have been waiting for this one. I'm glad to see that Old Weaky finally has some decent power. Another fantastic build by Nick & his dream team. Joe is going to have a very nice cruiser to go anywhere he wants! I just love to hear Nick's hehehe when he is happy with the test drive. Looking forward to next Monday. I hope you guys have a great week.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it, Eugene. We’re looking forward to hearing your chuckle, when you drop the hammer in your car.

[@timbutler8316]

Nick’s laugh is a stamp of approval when he tests all these amazing cars that pass through his shop!

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@NicksGarage You will hear it for sure when I take my first ride in the 500. My video won't be as good as yours George, but I will do my best.

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@timbutler8316 You heard it when Nick test drove your A12, and I heard when Nick test drove the 500. Nick's stamp of approval is priceless.

[@timbutler8316]

@@eugenecastles7475 yes it is his stamp of approval! What a nice Roadrunner Joe has there!

[@joelpartain3235]

I love Nick's Snidely Whiplash evil laugh. I notice he keeps an eye out behind for Dudley.

[@Tom-og7fi]

That is a absolutely beautiful Road Runner. 383 is my favorite engine.

[@kurtvanluven9351]

I would drive it like I'm outta here. Never see me again.

[@frederickwoodard9551]

What I like on old school classic cars with a shaker hood, I think that is very cool. 🙂

[@dtruth5769]

SOUNDS REAL HEALTHY AND MOVES GOOD!

[@petercalibo1951]

I'm smiling during the whole video. Great job

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@padrefrancisco66]

My dad had a 69 GTX in this same color scheme. White interior and white roof. What a car!

[@rickel-bisi3556]

Awesome job once again Nick! I wish your garage was closer to me!

[@MrT01582]

Been waiting all day to watch this video 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 not disappointed at all 👌

[@NicksGarage]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@Eric-n3q]

That is one badass roadrunner Nick sure is the automotive preservationist by keeping the best cars ever made going for the next generation to enjoy 18:12

[@docsmallblock6584]

I know that exact feeling of holding on to a pistol grip 4spd car, oh what a feeling it is! Had a 71(Charger) Super Bee that had a 383 magnum, air grabber hood, pistol grip 4spd.

[@davidbrown4180]

The Coolest Job in automotive preservation

[@speedgears1236]

Nick the Mopar Master