Ep. 1: Cross Country in a 1963 Chrysler! Roadtrip! Montana to Wall, SD! Sip n Dip! Wall Drug!

[@ericriggert9231]

That tire shop deserves a shout out. They knew how to deal with poverty caps. They cleaned the inside of the wheels. They swapped your tires, and they HAND TORQUED your lug nuts with a torque wrench IN A STAR PATTERN after cleaning up the threads???!?!? That is incredible.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@ericriggert9231 I was amazed to see professional quality work done. It’s been a decade since I seen a shop like this.

[@MarkCSevenSixTwo]

This is like taking a vacation without actually being there. A few beers and your road trip is an excellent way to spend a Saturday evening...cheers from the UK, Austin, and thank you for keeping those old Mopars on the road 😎👍.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@MarkCSevenSixTwo Stay tuned for the rest of the journey!! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!

[@MarkCSevenSixTwo]

Really looking forward to part two 👍😎​@@ObsoleteAutomotive

[@moparguy37]

Love it! I dont believe Ive ever seen a low optioned 63 Chrysler Newport with dog dish hubcaps, no backup lights and manual transmission!!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@moparguy37 That’s why I had to have it!

[@Freedonone]

You're more than an automobile channel. You're an educational adventurous as well. 👍

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@Freedonone I have many interests and I try to combine them on my journeys. Glad people enjoy it.

[@drivingfreak]

I know the owner of the O'Haire. Sandy did a phenomenal job with this place! I've driven that stretch of MT-3 between Great Falls and Billings many times, speaking of monotony! Can't seem to go fast enough to pass the time.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@drivingfreak There was a lot of “nothing” out there. But it was interesting scenery I don’t normally see back east.

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

compliments to the Inn Keeper!

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

I've never seen a wheel cleaner before. What a nice town. You got mermaids, and tires that hold air. It's not just Falls, Montana, it's Great Falls!

[@Hungry_Hunter]

A beast of a car. Very cool

[@MrModelworx]

Great video Austin, really enjoyed watching thanks.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@MrModelworx Thanks! As always I’ve found things that I can improve upon for future videos. Glad you found it enjoyable. Stay tuned for the rest of the trip!

[@404goldie7]

Love the taillights on the '63, the oval steering wheel and the floor shifter! And you could get an unusual interior/exterior color combo if that's what you wanted! IMO, sixties Mopars are the best and toughest cars ever.

[@404goldie7]

And, you can tell with the manual transmission it's a different starter, it doesn't have the Chrysler sound you normally hear.

[@Jvaishnava]

One of the cleanest gauge clusters in an American car. I’m really liking the transmission for some reason… thanks for the ride.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@Jvaishnava It was a great trip!

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

the O'Haire has some cool carpet :) And mermaids... what a place!

[@williamratcliff31]

Wow what a nice motel. Congratulations to who ever owns it just beautiful 🎉 n love that you have a bar there also

[@MikeJustice-en1nh]

Love your videos keep them coming

[@IvanLuketina]

What timing for this video. Just bought a 63 Chrysler 300 4 door, mostly original! I'm in love with it . Cool car and sweet road trip!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@IvanLuketina They are great cars!

[@stephenholland5930]

Another cool ol' Newport, and a rare manual too. The dashboard looks mint. A very enjoyable video, Austin, and looking forward to part two.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@stephenholland5930 Tune in next weekend! Thanks for watching!

[@edmontontangobar4991]

Beautiful car, great trip. Montana looks a lot like Alberta - badlands and all.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@edmontontangobar4991 I’ve never been to Canada but it’s on my to do list.

[@HondaverseGTF]

Was looking for 70's Dodge Dart videos and came across your channel and the trip videos. Absolutely amazing material.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@HondaverseGTF I take it you saw my video on my 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger? Glad you’re enjoying the videos.

[@HondaverseGTF]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive In deed I did. Such a cool car, love these particular hub cap style in particular. Thanks for posting

[@Fevebblefester]

I have always liked the body style of the 63-64 Chrysler bodies. And of course the mechanicals as well.

[@jerrywagner4690]

Last gasp for Mr. Exner. But she is a beauty.

[@ronchase1673]

I once owned a black 63 Chrysler Newport, it had the361 motor, a relative of the 383 with red interior and baby moon hubcaps, this car was very rock solid and I wished I kept it oh well one of many many that got away, I a stick you said? Mine had an automatic with push button trans

[@kidguzzi_chrisgalardi]

Great episode! Loved all the cool footage 👍

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@kidguzzi_chrisgalardi Glad you enjoyed it. Once again I’ve learned of some more equipment I need to get to capture footage and audio better! Stay tuned for more episodes!

[@olikat8]

23.00 mark...I started laughing seeing the California tag & "Driver's seat tai-chi" whatever out the window. Montana folks love to see Californians & their ways.

[@chipieal]

Here is some Newport info. The first separate Newport line was introduced in 1961. it was an instantaneous success as it was priced just slightly above the low price three. In 1964 the base price of a Newport was $2964.00 !!!! This was without most options you expect as standard equipment. Radio, heater, automatic, full wheel covers, white walls, sound insullation and foam padded seats. My 64 was Black with a white and black interior. It had Auto, P steering, P brakes, heater, remote mirror, tinted windshield and a reverberator. i drove it 175,000 miles and still miss it.

[@mgman6000]

That would be equivalent to close to 30k today I think you can get a car with ac radio power windows auto trans etc for 30k

[@CarburetedCowboy]

Love your trip videos. My only request? Leave in every single cold start so we can see how it does every morning.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@CarburetedCowboy I could probably do that.

[@markbehr88]

Love the video. I am a new subscriber. I have my own classic car channel and found yours. We have similar interests so I subscribed. I plan to watch all your past episodes. I have done a few US road trips mainly n Chryslers myself. 👍

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@markbehr88 Thanks for subscribing. I’ll check out your channel.

[@markbehr88]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Thanks. I am working my way through your videos. Loved the Newport NY trip. 👍

[@skelelator]

At the 15:54 msrk, when you turned left, the bus station was used in a scene in the 1974 Clint Eastwood film, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@skelelator ah interesting. I just thought it was a neat building and took some video of it.

[@bigmountain7561]

Hey Austin you need to put a set of highway gears and drop down another 1000 rpm’s. It would make the ride much more enjoyable

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@bigmountain7561 The original 3.23 chunk is in the trunk if I wanted to drop the thing down some RPMs. Didn’t want to mess with that out there though.

[@bigmountain7561]

Oh ok then I realized it’s a three speed. It’s a really sweet honest cruiser. Just driving down the back roads seeing people and the sights. I was in the military and I hate flying now and rather just get in buckle up and see what happens.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@bigmountain7561 I do not like flying. Which is why I always drive if able.

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

Your "atomic design" radar is spot on! Really fun videos from Obsolete.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@HelpingHand-ic4wt Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@andreamills5852]

Ward Cleaver would be proud .

[@douglasnieblas74]

Awesome video. Can’t wait till the next installment. Hopefully this trip will be a cakewalk compared to the New England one.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@douglasnieblas74 Be sure to tune in each week to see how it all plays out!

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

the '63-64 Chrysler outside door handles have a piece-on-piece look to them, I always thought of them as being "Flintstone-like", kind of like that stonework at the O'Haire. So it looks right at home there :)

[@chipieal]

i am watching this video in Billings, mt

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@chipieal It’s all familiar to you then ha

[@chipieal]

I sure wish I knew you were coming through. I would like to have met you and see a non-existent stick shift Newport. I mention this as I drove a Newport from 1964 -1969. Great car and LOTS of good memories but I never saw a stick shift one. Only stick 1964 Chrysler I ever saw was a 1964 K with cross rans and a 4 speed.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Surprisingly I’ve owned three 1963 Newport stick shift cars! But anytime I see one for sale I look to see if it has a manual transmission.

[@aidanacebo9529]

the "Green River Ordinance" is a law that prohibits door to door sales, canvassing, and similar activities. it's been around since the early 30s.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@aidanacebo9529 Interesting. I knew someone would know!

[@wilco3588]

I remember in the early nineties in Kansas going to look at a Chrysler I believe around 63 that had a stick shift. even then I knew was not normal unfortunately the car was rough and the price was high. Something about the price for an automatic was very expensive or there was very generous price difference with a stick shift.? as I remember it was on the floor I thought it would be the only one I would ever see!

[@jeffsmith846]

I'm sure that in the Summers before cars had AC that the free ice water brought in a lot of people. I'd forgotten what a huge tourist trap that place is. Don't think I ever took the time to see more than about 1/3 of it. Enjoying the ride along so far!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@jeffsmith846 The place is huge! The ice water probably has lost its appeal these days but neat that they still do it even if for the novelty of it.

[@harrycallaghan3057]

Another interesting and enjoyable video. Watched a video recently about a town called Steubenville in Ohio, looks right up your street.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@harrycallaghan3057 Have to check it out.

[@danielulz1640]

It is just so weird to see any 56 through 64 Chrysler without transmission push buttons.

[@sickpunch1]

lol i believe it's pronounced Bell Foosh. It was the destination of a long journey in John Wayne's The Cowboys (1972). Excellent movie.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@sickpunch1 I ain’t even pretending like I know how it’s supposed to be said. 😂

[@chipieal]

The oldies station is K Bear from Billings

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@chipieal It was a nice surprise with an AM radio!

[@P00katube]

35:53 If that 1973 Chrysler is for sale, you might want to contact Stuntman and Cameraman from Neutral Drop on KZbin. They have been looking for an old Mopar 4 door sedan (Preferably a Chrysler) with a 440 engine so that Stuntman can do a neutral drop🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@therusyn]

How do you not experience vapor lock on these long, hot trips? I wonder for you every time you turn off the engine for a short stop.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@therusyn it can happen sometimes. But keeping your car dialed in and tuned properly goes a long way.

[@junkyardhack6292]

Randy and the Rainbows "Denise Denise"!!

[@HelpingHand-ic4wt]

I see you got the 1963 Chrysler Newport "Badlands" interior option. Striped beiges.

[@chipieal]

In answer to the question. about final drive ratios the Torqueflite equipped Newport had a 2:76 whereas the 3 speed had a 3;23. Tuned etc - your car should do 0-6) in around 8.5 seconds.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@chipieal This car is equipped with a 3.91 rear axle ratio that the original owner installed for better towing. Though I may reinstall the original gear at some point.

[@chipieal]

Thanks for not stopping at The Conoco station ouside of Hardin

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@chipieal Is there something I should know about it?

[@andreamills5852]

Are the drivers side lugs still left hand threads on your 63 ? You're living the dream 💯 .

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@andreamills5852 Yes this car still has the left and right hand thread studs.

[@stephenholland5930]

That's a massive roof rack on the Newport. Are you intending to keep it on the car or fit it to another one?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@stephenholland5930 it was on the car since new. I will be keeping it for the car.

[@jomfrulysetsfall2119]

What's the rack on top for ladders

[@chipieal]

Is the 63 a standard 361 low compression 2 barrel or a 383 high compression 4 barrel? I realize this car is probably a bit tired. But at speed on an interstate my 361 regularly got 18 MPG. Could the final drive ratio be that different.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@chipieal This car has a 3.91 rear gear installed by the original owner. It’s a 361/2bbl.

[@RodKelley-b4g]

do you sell your vehicles ? if so, is there a list of the caqrs you have that I could get?. Rod Kelley

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@RodKelley-b4g Some do come up for sale. I have several available now. Do you follow me on Instagram? I post stuff for sale on there. If not. You can email me at: [e-mail]

[@markellsworth2814]

1.25:31 Do not pet the fluffy cows.

[@ericwoy4132]

We're those tires bias plys?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@ericwoy4132 I had bias ply tires installed.

[@bobhorne8410]

1:14:14..you liked it now! Me too

[@lefttea]

Just curious, do you have your hotels already planned out, or just book the day of? Thanks

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@lefttea I normally book the day of. Mainly because with driving in old cars you don’t know if something will happen and you not be able to make your reservation.

[@lefttea]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Cool, thinking about traveling like this when i retire. Mom and pop places with real keys. :)

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@lefttea Real key for the win!

[@chipieal]

Where you stopped in Broadus, Montana i sold the security system to!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@chipieal Oh yea?

[@JerryWelbach-gu1gv]

What kind of gas mileage did you get over the whole trip?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@JerryWelbach-gu1gv it varies between 11-15mpg

[@MarkB.-mo3lz]

I believe Belle Fourche, would be pronounced "bell forsh". 🇨🇦

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@MarkB.-mo3lz I’m sure I butchered that so badly. Sorry. 😂

[@johndemeen5575]

Has it got air conditioning?

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@johndemeen5575 When you roll the windows down!

[@johndemeen5575]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive just like my 2010 ford edge. I miss wing windows, and roll down windows. Thanks , St.Paul,Minnesota.

[@izzynutz2000]

I wonder if that Wall Drug 80-ft dinosaur isn't a repurposed Sinclair Dino

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@izzynutz2000 Not entirely sure if its origins.

[@bjepper1]

Those long trains back up traffic for miles here in Spokane Valley Washington. You’re right, it’s coal that is being shipped to China.

[@Random324-42]

Too bad the Sip N Dip was closed.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@Random324-42 Luckily I was able to go earlier in the summer.

[@torqueflite4408]

Nice Chrysler… it’s a shame it has a modern starter…it’s not the same without the old Mopar starter sound.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@torqueflite4408 These cars actually have an older type direct drive starter. The manual transmission cars have the same type starter that was used in industrial applications and trucks. The automatic cars have the new gear reduction type starter that MoPar used for decades.

[@torqueflite4408]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Hmmm… I’m old enough to remember Chrysler co. using the reduction gear starter from ‘62 up to ‘87 when they switched to the NipponDenso units. And the reduction gear starters where used from a bare bones Plymouth valiant slant 6 manual or auto to a rip snorting GTX 44O regardless of tranny…🤨

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@torqueflite4408 You’ll just have to trust me. I’ve owned three of these stick shift Newports. Age has nothing to do with it… some vehicles used the direct drive units. These ‘63/‘64 Chryslers used the direct drive starter. My 1969 Dodge D200 big block/4 speed also used the direct drive starter as did my 1967 Slant 6/ 4 speed.

[@torqueflite4408]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Yes, upon doing more research you are correct sir..I guess you learn something new every day..👍

[@unclerog]

Howdy from Billings Montana... I'm pissed at you... You left Great Falls and you whizzed right through my town didn't feature it in your video at all... And so yeah I'll tell you right now that's why nobody waved at you in Broadus... So yeah LoloL And also if ever again watch your ass on Highway 212... It's one of the most dangerous Two Lane Highways in the country!!!!

[@ds70bonneville]

36:00 the last of the Fuselage Design😊

[@dudewheresmycar908]

28:18 Wyoming coal