1968 Dodge Charger Gets NEW QA1 Front Suspension

1968 Dodge Charger Gets NEW QA1 Front Suspension - No More Torsion Bars!!

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@weepnwillo 9 ай бұрын

The new mics sound fantastic! Looking forward to the video's as you build the Charger. Glad you are going all out with the Charger build.

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. They we are slowly starting to get used to them. Thanks for tuning in 🤙

@williamhershey9713 9 ай бұрын

I can't wait to see this build. It's also so cool to hear about these after-market options.

@bigal7561 9 ай бұрын

Wow that's beautiful....and so is the car. Had a 69 charger back in the day and I loved it

@justinhromek73 9 ай бұрын

Fun build! Can’t wait to follow the progress

@BillyJoeJimBob28 9 ай бұрын

Holy Krap! Just a 440 Stroker, he said. 😂 600 🐎's 😯 That Charger will be Bad to the Bone! Very exciting! Gnarly stuff coming for the 68! 😎

@jamesdalzell6741 9 ай бұрын

i thought your sound and videos were ok before, now it really has improved i feel like im standing there with you, and this is going to be a cool build, great work.

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement James. We think we sound funny through the mics but this last video we are starting to get used to them. There are plenty of benefits to them 🤙

@johnnyhotrod 9 ай бұрын

That’s gonna be an awesome ride!Love it,following your progress closely.

@randyhoepker5528 9 ай бұрын

That is exciting news for the 68 Charger! The suspension and 600 hp drive train is going to be fantastic and you will forget about driving your Chevies for awhile any way! Lol Keep us posted as you progress through this build!

@willcardona119 9 ай бұрын

I’m happy to hear of the new direction your going on this build. It’s an investment that you will have so much fun with and be able to drive it daily. That car is worth good money and god forbid you need to cash out on it you will get good money. Win win situation for you guys. Love your Chanel and your builds are awesome. I can’t wait !!

@octanejimmy 9 ай бұрын

Restomod Time! That thing is going to drive fantastic!

@kennnethrohm4448 9 ай бұрын

Well if it was myself, I would put in a mild roll cage in it, and then make the rear set area into a storage for your clothes and some food coolers for your road trips😊

@jacquelineg3987 9 ай бұрын

You two are my heroes!! Love your videos, even though I first discovered your channel via tortuga!! ❤(vanlife) and old cars… two of my favorite things. Blessings to you both, much respect 🙏 Going all out!!

@maxmillion4216 9 ай бұрын

That's going to be a real hot rod when you two are done.. I don't what you been eating Liv, but you look Stunning today. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

@jeffrowlette 9 ай бұрын

I put an Alterkation suspension in my Cuda.....amazing difference 👍

@AltenergyNy 9 ай бұрын

Very Cool! Looking forward to seeing this build!!

@Jdwescott 9 ай бұрын

You should hit up Chris birdsong to see if he can help you out with bumpers and a grill,I think he's the charger king lol.

@g.o.b.2558 9 ай бұрын

Junkerup👌

@thomasschroader503 9 ай бұрын

Great job so much fun watching you build a great 🚗

@32road 9 ай бұрын

Ahhh, the slippery slope of ‘just a driver’ to ‘road warrior’!!😀 With your’s and Danny’s strive for quality and taste, ‘a driver’ just ain’t gonna happen, sorry😂. The Charger is gonna be a fun car, enjoying watching the transformation. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us!✌️

@diggindiggenit6540 9 ай бұрын

Wow what a transformation so quickly nice job

@greggsvintageworkshop8974 9 ай бұрын

It's going to be REALLY NICE! I love the 68-70 Chargers!

@jimbo8972 9 ай бұрын

your so lucky to have gotten a dodge charger !

@jesusguzman5435 9 ай бұрын

Sweet build

@paulhardman2515 9 ай бұрын

The Charger build is looking good! Awesome work!

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul 🤙

@randyhoepker5528 8 ай бұрын

Looking at an earlier video of this car, where you drag raced the 56 and LeMans and then put the Charger up on the lift and evaluated it, just wanted to say this about the Charger. This has really good bones for a second Gen Charger. She’s so solid underneath compared to most project Chargers of this generation. Most of them have no rear frame rails or trunk floor left. The floor pans are always gone and the roofs are rotted away. I live in the rust belt and we don’t find many Charger projects here any more. So you have a great starting point. I see that you keep upgrading your goals on this car the longer you have it. That’s the right thing to do with it as it’s going to be worth the $ you invest in it!

@GodisgoodLeoIneke 9 ай бұрын

Nice bild✌️ look forward to see it when you guys finished ♥️💪 by the way your boots are awesome 👍

@glenfangboner1568 9 ай бұрын

Excited to see this Charger build!!

@JT-dj9hc 9 ай бұрын

Very happy your stepping up ...its a mopar she is worth it 👍

@davidowen888 8 ай бұрын

Nice pieces 👌

@jamesmallinger9555 9 ай бұрын

Sounds good,can't wait to see it done ❤Love Jim J&R mobile service

@mroptical1982 9 ай бұрын

Great update on the Charger. I definitely agree on using the new QA1 system I have owned 3 Mopars and I wish I had that because I broke my knuckles putting in the headers and starter.

@carnut1921 Ай бұрын

Gonna be great build. That grill center piece is 69 only , for 68 you have to replace the whole grill.

@marshallbravestar1972 9 ай бұрын

I can’t wait before the Charger is ready

@TravisCockerell 9 ай бұрын

- Thanks for using the microphones! 👍

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

We are slowly getting used to hearing ourselves through them travis. It's just so different sounding then we've been uses to. but we are definitely seeing the benefits. Thanks for the push 🤙

@torekristoffersen176 9 ай бұрын

Good luck with AMD- I’ve been waiting for them to get a few parts in stock for my ‘68 Charger…. and waiting, and yet more waiting…. I thought Covid was over…😉

@douglaswiggins1810 9 ай бұрын

Nice car an show thanks

@LesMorrisracing 9 ай бұрын

Cool Danny and Olivia! My ranger has a 545 BBF Aluminum heads and a Howards .800 roller cam.

@anthonyturk9823 9 ай бұрын

That's a SICK '68 Dodge !!!!! Love to see the '69 Camaro get some love parts videos!!!! It was hard at first seeing the New Subframe sink in to my eyes, I was falling in love with My dream Girl first . . . . . . '69 Camaro Content !!

@lilred-emax2027 9 ай бұрын

It's getting there! Can I just make a small suggestion and that is the oil pan. I had a giant 7 quart gold milodon pan on my 69 charger with a 440. I ended up going with a stockish 5 qtr pan cause a kept bottoming out in the road especially since you are using the mustang II drop spindles. Just putting that out there

@1968charger 9 ай бұрын

This is very true ...I did the same thing

@tomm1109 9 ай бұрын

When you gonna jump it??? Kidding! I'm so glad to see another being saved. One of my favorite cars of all time and too many have been destroyed for stupid reasons.

@Trex1268 9 ай бұрын

I have a 69 big block bone stock. There's no doubt it drifts left and right when driving it, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

@midnightgambler3718 9 ай бұрын

The sound is SO much better now!!

@elwoodsummersjr596 9 ай бұрын

Great video, can't wait to see it finished, did you ever consider a 6 pack intake and carbs on that big block ❤❤

@toddclark332 9 ай бұрын

That's guna make it really nice you too hey hope you have a great Halloween 💗👻🤘

@m.c.3071 9 ай бұрын

👍 Great project and if it helps try Chris Birdsong of junkerup he might have extra parts, in a recent video he did buy some 68 charger grills. Never know 🙂

@BillyJoeJimBob28 9 ай бұрын

Ditto, hit up Chris Birdsong. Another General Lee? In Cali forn i A? 🤔 🤣

@jasondiorio 9 ай бұрын

I spy a wooden sign....does that mean....sanchez time? LOL!

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

Haha, good eyes 👀

@RexCars1 9 ай бұрын

Great Upgrades For The Charger.. Should be lots of fun.. As far as the old truck on the side of the road?? Looking at the inside of the cab.. Tells me 1960-63.. You asked what the rear axle was.. 3/4 ton HO72.. :)

@wesleypulkka7447 9 ай бұрын

Looks like it'll be a real Charger!

@briankinnard654 9 ай бұрын

Must be nice to have Big Name Companies giving new parts for everything. Just gotta say they're name a lot. Us poor Bastards gotta save for years to get stuff. That's why alot of projects get unfinished.

@jasonfalk7696 9 ай бұрын

This project is going to be badass! Are you doing the US Car Tool chassis upgrades? I would recommend, since the weight of the car, is now going to be ahead of the firewall, instead of distributed under the car? Keep up the great vids!

@hectorraigosa7149 9 ай бұрын

Just rechrome rear bumper.. they'll straighten before chrome. Asid see from that, new bumpers aren't the same as original equipment.

@stevemayo1175 9 ай бұрын

Love this Project But now ya Gotta do the Cuda with all QA1 But Put you a Late Model Blown Hemi In it With a STICK Yeah Baby Yeah

@stacyshelton541 9 ай бұрын

I’ve done that and would just keep the stock suspension ,save your $$ and put it elsewhere I actually liked the stock better. To each their own ✌🏻

@YODAMAN5 2 ай бұрын

AWESOME so sweet for any MOPAR, but, out of my price range for my clsssic challenger....MOPAR 4 EVER.

@1gatomon 9 ай бұрын

Try contacting Chris Birdsong for your grill. If he does not have one he knows where to get one.

@DexterousGamings 9 ай бұрын

So who is the AMD you guys are talking about? Great video as always

@travisbeavers1203 9 ай бұрын

Yall can try mopar restos for your grill bumper etc he's a killer dude and has lots of stuff

@richroeder2541 9 ай бұрын

Better think bout a roll cage in that unibody if your gonna put six hundred horse power in it

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

It's on the list 👍 As well as the subframe kit

@palmergaylord1090 9 ай бұрын

Real gnarly guys there's there's no replacement for displacement

@nephewsque6751 9 ай бұрын

It's going to be nice once finished. But how can yall afford all those cars and the rebuilds so quickly 👍

@NetWit20 9 ай бұрын

I'll look around for the grill.

@happyinfidel1 9 ай бұрын

nice.. hemi?? Guess not 426 but this new idea sounds great.

@donreinholz8121 9 ай бұрын

The Charger is going to be fast and have a nice ride when it is all done. 6 speed automatic will be easy to drive.

@justinelliott293 9 ай бұрын

I'm not familiar with older cars, what do they normally use instead of rack and pinion?

@axleratio 9 ай бұрын

Recirculating ball gear box.

@mikegreer9041 9 ай бұрын

The car is designed to support the weight torsionally, from the torsion mounts. I just can't see what holds it up

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

We agree. We have plans for re-enforcements. Just one step at a time.

@Dalekennth1969 9 ай бұрын

Nice sauna black pain

@BigElCat 9 ай бұрын

Do you guys have any experience with 3M body panel adhesive ? They make a special tool that will grip the edge of a panel, then the none crimped side of the seam just sits in flush. They say the adhesive is stronger than a weld, and easier to glaze over. Never used it myself, but it looks interesting.

@olikat8 9 ай бұрын

While neat to look at, I can not justify the $10k or more the whole set up costs. Want to make it handle? Look up Rick Ehrenberg's old tech articles on how to improve & maximize the stock set up. Firm Feel makes some very good pieces as well. Chris Birdsong did a very funny episode of how a lot of aftermarket stuff is big $, marginal at best. And parts? Where would you get parts if stuff breaks out on the road? You can't.

@melosolitarios9016 9 ай бұрын

Hi yes, how much is a oil change ?

@enriquelicea9821 9 ай бұрын

If you can put a Red eye Engine...nice

@user-hv9iy4ne5m 9 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@777Dorado 9 ай бұрын

FYI nothing really bolts on and stays true, especially front ends with heavy driving. With the BIG block you're adding a lot of extra weight and pushing the flexibility of steering, get advice on reinforcement, or else your going to have a nice ride that is going to sit more than a reliable everyday driver anymore. Have a buddy who dropped in a M408-HR-TK-S on a 74 Cuda 480HP @4500rpm Small block, and a dream to drive. It's looking good though you must be psyched...Nice.

@hildysworld 9 ай бұрын

If your going to do abig block and a manual i'm going to recommend a MOSER DANA 60 they are bullet proof.

@randyhemker792 9 ай бұрын

👍👍😎

@dennisnbrown 9 ай бұрын

When are guys coming over to Bakersfield

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

We will be there tomorrow morning in big wave. Hitting the track for a 12

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism 9 ай бұрын

👍🏾

@davidjulseth8667 3 ай бұрын

Great year, make and model do it right be worth BooKoo!

@user-jp8sy2ph1r 8 ай бұрын

I have an extra complete grill assy for a 68 Charger. Let me know if you still need one.

@GnarlySpeedShop 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Could you please email me photos and price: Olivia.scaffidi@gmail.com

@user-jp8sy2ph1r 8 ай бұрын

I sent you an email yesterday. 😊

@jimpatnode4445 9 ай бұрын

Have you talked with Chris Birdsong or Dulsich about body parts?

@lonmcclellan2414 9 ай бұрын

Try. Poor boys garage. At North Carolina. They should have the parts you need... Lon from Ohio...

@alanblacky9901 9 ай бұрын

Get somebody that can rebuild a 727 built the right way is bulletproof I had a few 1968 and 1969 Dodge chargers with 440 and 727 automatic

@OnlyTheEd 9 ай бұрын

I hope you find a '68 passenger side front fender.....what's on there is a '69.

@bksalkrook9348 9 ай бұрын

that cars is going too be amazing once you guys are done !!! good luck

@GnarlySpeedShop 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤙

@silveradoWS6 5 ай бұрын

I have an original 68 grille if you’re interested

@jimmcadams 9 ай бұрын

I have a Brand New Bumper that I didn't use for a project. Let me know if you still need one.

@timburns5025 9 ай бұрын

Groovy man! And did you know the 383 b block is standard, but the 383 RB block means, raised block so the 440 piston rods can be used longer than the the standard 383, and has more than the hemi engine, that's why more was sold. And the original suspension with rack-in-pinon was a mustang2.

@rbarker4426 9 ай бұрын

What type of racing do you plan on doing. Autocross, drifting, drag , or all of above because it seems like your building a hundred thousand dollar or more restro mod. In the beginning it sounded like you were going to make it a dirt track car 😂😂😂

@raymondcampbell6984 3 ай бұрын

727 is not junk you can build them for 1000hp 518 48re is just update 727 if I was around would lead the joints for you

@adamdecker5785 9 ай бұрын

God only knows what color you are going to paint the charger, I would do Malibu blue with white interior, that's just my opinion, have fun with your car's guy's, Adios for now add surf's up!!!!!