I Rescued an Abandoned Dodge Charger after 35 Years

This is a 1968 dodge charger that hasn't run or been driving on the road in 35 years basically abandoned until we Rescued it.
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[@whistlindiesel]

Very professionally done video. Our battle will be legendary.

[@danielc.4871]

You guys should do a video together

[@michaelsclark]

Our battle 🤔 I smell some kind of collab

[@CalebBuckley]

Your 69 vs his 68

[@jesusgutierrez6656]

The battle of the chargers

[@tstryker03]

Ya derby Charger battle.

[@HooviesGarage]

Like everyone here, I cannot put in to words properly how much I love tater, and how well the car fits you!

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

WE LOVE YOU HOOVIE. HOOK ME UP WITH THE PIMP MY RIDE VAN

[@ArrowTob93]

Damn! I felt in love with that beauty. I would drive it exactly like that. Just getting it street legal for Germany and then drive it every day to the university! 😍 If you ever wanna get rid of this car pls let me know and I will import the car of my dreams to Germany 🤯

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Ey up hoovie!

[@leemast4010]

Must love Hoovie for encouraging bad ideas!!

[@marcuscoquer5958]

The godfather of Witchita KZbinrs has arrived. Is this why you're selling everything Tyler? To try to buy the cheapest running, driving Smokestang in the USA?

[@unclemikeb]

I am so glad to see someone rescued that car. I had one back in the 60's, loved it. Still love it. We needed a bigger vehicle after having kids so I reluctantly sold it to a coworker. His son still has it. There are times when I really miss that car. I loved that body style the first time I saw one at the dealer. Just knowing it is back in drive-able condition makes me happy.

[@faststang85]

He will manage to fuck it up like everything else he owns.

[@Mike_B.]

We have the same name.

[@k00lkidz4]

@@Mike_B. are you nerds gonna kiss

[@ayoodavidd]

@@k00lkidz4 lol

[@IamKingSleezy]

Something undeniably beautiful about an old car sitting defeated like that until she gets another chance at life. Thank you for reviving that piece of history Westen.

[@Schwarzgeist89]

Big Boy got himself some old school American Muscle…looking forward to seeing what beast comes out of the 68’ Charger

[@hounddogjakegaming]

Me too

[@raviolibandit8396]

A cummins

[@Schwarzgeist89]

@@raviolibandit8396 Nah, he already did that with the Smokestang. 😛

[@NoWhiteLighters]

$1 says he slaps at least 1 turbo in it

[@huntertippetts3670]

I mean he does have a he'll cat he can't do anything on the streets with ! I'm thinking a swapppp

[@wwjoshdew]

i can't tell you how much I love the jokes. this is about the sketchiest thing we've done in about... today. and "it's been so long... like 2 weeks". even commenting my two cents on a channel with over a million subs. have a great day.

[@jwag9931]

Literally my dream car

[@simonwanjohimutahi5180]

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[@jnicholaswildcat]

I will straight up by it from you, I don’t care what I gotta do

[@ulmanramos879]

@@agnez112 -

[@saxmusicmail]

Uncle Tony has a T-shirt for you... just sayin'.

[@refrigerator1953]

The sound of that engine is perfect 😩

[@mordy2085]

Yeah it's incredible bruh

[@shannonshepard3021]

Thanks for sharing this Awsome find!! Had 3 69 RoadRunners in my first marriage and I loved mine, drove it everyday. My daughter grew up in it. It was the late 80s early 90s. Love the old Muscle, they are the Best.

[@Peace_Keeper348]

The charger at the brink of death: my time has come. Westen: The living are not done with you yet.

[@staticboyj.r.]

Well if you take the engine out doesn’t that mean it died

[@samgrimes3162]

Captain America: Civil War- Black Panther to Zemo?

[@valentinoartist578]

@@staticboyj.r. just a cars type heart transplant bro

[@throtl]

So epic! Well done boys!

[@josephaustin2479]

Aye looks like the next resto mod build

[@lelandlande9833]

Hi throtl

[@JustJordoe]

you dont want to miss my come up!💙🤞kzbin.info/www/bejne/raGXZalqnL2Vd5Y

[@mastapieceproductions7903]

Q

[@Teddd_2]

Wassup

[@joshuajesch7154]

That is a good noise. I hope to someday meet you and taters 🙂 . I'm a 40 year old ND farm boy/grain trucker and I love your channel. I used to own a rough shape white 69 charger that i sold so i could buy a rebuilt 396 chevy engine back in 2002 (still have the motor but miss the charger everyday since ) and it almost brought tears to me hearing yours do what she's been denied for 35 years.

[@aliirtazahussainkhan5919]

This is hands down one of the best engine sounds i have ever heard coming out of a car. It sounds better than vin diesel's charger. Sounds almost like punishers(movie) black dodge charger. . Loved it. Wish i could have one of my own. One day . Indeed. Gotta work hard . To own one 🤘🤞✨.

[@shingie_x]

This could have been a 5 part build series but Westen just had to give us in one go😂. Great find, great classic.

[@Slammed46]

i hate when people drag it out. welp today we installed a new steering wheel cover, come back for episode 62.7 of the build series.

[@bradeenryan5497]

@@Slammed46 It needs a middle ground tbh like doing a build over a month is fair so they can make a decent return money wise off of the video, but that being said some youtubers especially bigger ones *cough cough TJ Hunt* like to literally put out a video to announce that next week they are putting out a video

[@xaviersagaste90]

Roadkill

[@vincentsjoden2196]

Why wait? 🤣

[@buddwizersiren_9173]

This shit is so funny. I love the fact that Westin is basically a grown baby. He gets so happy and it lights up my day.

[@gasratzcustoms]

Nice rescue! So glad to see you have saved a classic.

[@hin0te190]

having a car that you love that was abandoned basically and you built and put back together has gotta be one of the best feelings bro i wanna do this, restoring an old car i like but i doubt i will but it would be fucking awesome bro

[@michaelweston9772]

Even in that shape, still a beautiful car. I had one back in the late 90's. Bought it sight unseen at an estate auction. Dude that passed had 14 old cars sandwiched into an old barn. I got lucky and took a '69 that hadn't run in years, was moldy, dusty, and needed interior work, but the frame was good and there was very little rust. Got it at a steal for $2500. The lady selling them just wanted them gone. I was fortunate to have a small group of buddies who were car guys and we put some work into her and got her running smooth. Painted it a really cool burnt orange with some sheen to it. Drove that car for about six years, right up through college. Definitely got noticed and had quite a few young ladies check out the back seat. Unfortunately I had a run in with a drunk driver one evening that did damage and ended with the car wrapped around a large maple tree. Too bent to hell to save. Now that I'm older and have some toy money to spend I'm looking for another one that is either completely redone, or close to it. This definitely brought back some memories.

[@nickward5758]

That's such a tragedy for a car like that to end the way it did. This is a good example of why drinking and driving don't mix, it could end the lives of both people and cars that are loved and cherished by many

[@charlesr.4452]

This is my dream car and I only wish I could pick up one for that price right now. I don't even want to buy a restored or built piece because I want to put my own time in and make it my own but it seems like everyone finds one and wants to sell a shell with nothing in it for 30 grand or more. I'll just have to wait a while longer.

[@oz9063]

@@charlesr.4452 The dream. To work on a car and make it truly yours

[@aliirtazahussainkhan5919]

Respect 🤘❤️

[@SP-sy5nq]

Sad end for a charger, but better than sitting as a collector’s piece unloved and undriven!

[@wild_goose_0285]

Can we all just be grateful for the fact that Weston took all this time to make one glorious video and not a boring 39 part miniseries.

[@computernaut]

Honestly, I prefer seeing more of the process. It helps us to appreciate the final product more.

[@99milesaway41]

I'm with you. I've seen 100 cars, motorcycles, etc, built, this was nice

[@gd1996]

No, we need more vids

[@benmac940]

Would have been good if it was bit longer and showed a bit more of the process. But certainly like the fact he doesn't drag it out over dozens of episodes.

[@aaronpreston47]

Bold of to assume this is the last we will see of this car.

[@chrisbrennan2891]

Western .I am new to the channel, just happened to find you a couple of days ago and I have to say that you are the best site's real deal that I have seen lately . You say it and show it how it done and are alive and kicking in your personality.dont stop .Maby one day you could put a blower on a 1968 to 1972 Oldsmobile cutlass.Thanks for all your hard work and God Bless! You!!

[@Muzica948]

What a car! The "paint job" , the shape, the motor! so nice man, good job!

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

This had strong Roadkill vibes especially when he brought out the cardboard list board and sharpie. But then when he pulled out a 440 out of a motor home I knew he was going full Roadkill, just in time for General Mayhem to be brought back to its 440 motor home glory as well.

[@Crispy77760]

yes but he at least fix the brakes before driving it lol

[@FutureGPTranscoDriver]

hell yeah

[@kretioninum]

HECK YEAH

[@wadebrewer7212]

Waaaaaay more effective at motor harvesting....🤣

[@Twisted_RC]

I was gonna say, as soon as I saw the motor home, roadkill flash backs 😅 🤣

[@crf1012]

I wish he uploaded more! This guy is hilarious! Makes me laugh every video I watch The humor is just great!

[@A_FEMALE_MAN]

#paidcomments

[@DerickZ28]

Funny thing about his channel, most channels get about 30% of the views of their subscriber count. This guy is constantly in the 85%+ range.

[@JM-yx1lm]

I'm curious what age y'all are?

[@crf1012]

@@JM-yx1lm I am 16 and have been watching since I was 13 or so

[@davidpeters9343]

That's so freaking awesome!! Well done man keep up the great work much love to ya see ya on the next one

[@bossgaming9877]

I love how happy he is enjoying his life❤️

[@greasylifevlogs]

The patina on that thing is absolutely gorgeous. Glad to see another American classic back on the road.

[@simonwanjohimutahi5180]

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[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

Looks like we need our Chargers to meet.

[@lostkidaf7952]

The torch has been lit.

[@BigWiggerNoobTube]

Was just gonna say you need to get with him

[@housestark45]

God, I have really been wanting you to make a video about the charger,i have missed it so much

[@danielseelye6005]

Yes, breed the two Chargers and create a Pony...car! I'll see myself out 😉

[@fredpadilla9644]

@@danielseelye6005 please do!!!

[@treycrowley1770]

YOU ARE THE MAN !!! I so pumped to see what the future is for that fine ass car. Love your videos!!!

[@vividink2865]

For the first time I get excited over a yt video. Good job, guys, you really made my day!

[@MartyT]

Shes a beauty.. Nice work getting it back on the road

[@girthtrude5040]

love ur vids

[@LITTLE1994]

Yup.

[@lisamcdonald7828]

While that casing is cracked on the Dodge motorhome transmission you want the gears out of it! The motorhomes had lower gears in the transmission. Swap them into a long tail 727. Old drag racing secret. Neat old charger.

[@01trsmar]

Dont know about the industrial 413 though...thats what that motorhome has..read the air cleaner 265 hp was the industrial 413,yes they made them in h.d trucks until the late 70's car 413 ended in 1965..

[@fadinrenegade]

@@01trsmar Is was a 71 or 72 that was rated at 265 wasn't it?

[@lisamcdonald7828]

I have a 1970 Commander Motorhome with the 265 hp 413 in it. I didn't notice a raised water pump with connections to the 2 heads on Westens motor. That is the easiest way to distinguish between the 413 industrial and 440 motorhome engines. The other way is exhaust manifolds.

[@lisamcdonald7828]

Sadly Westen didn't really give a good view of the engine until after the two weeks later. Not sure what the 1971 or 72 440 has for Hp but would think about the same as the 413 would be about right. Neither were high compression engines and the 413 was setup for better cooling then the 440 and more industrial applications. Surprisingly they offered the 413 for as long as they did the 440 in motorhomes and in big trucks. I wonder which one was the more expensive engine option. I am guessing the 413 was a more expensive option then the 440.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

not true. old wives tale. there was no low 1st 727, that was the 904/999 trans. however, the 727 motorhome trans has a 4 pinion planetary, and more clutch packs. you can get aftermarket low 1st gears now though.

[@tektronixv1682]

You made me cry. It was an awesome and emotional video that car its a fighter.

[@sophicutler1528]

Loved it! Funny and nicely edited to get to the point!

[@mitchelldecker7771]

This is where David and mike on roadkill failed when they tore apart their pace arrow for the big block in the general mayhem. They should have just rented a skid steer for about 325$ a day. 🤷 this build is gonna be awesome 👏 😎🇺🇸

[@DerickZ28]

That wouldn't have made as much of an episode lol. Then again 🤔

[@dave1135]

Picture Dave running the skid steer and Mike standing with both fists pumped in the air

[@mightymachinez]

I thought the same thing LOL, almost exactly like roadkill

[@stephendoing2253]

They had to pay a guy to finish it

[@wallrus0346]

The more I watched this I realized how similar this is to Roadkill's Charger, and it is AWESOME.

[@hellobruh9406]

I was thinking that when I realised why they had a motor home

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

Vice Grip Garage bought it I think.

[@philz600]

@@Valdemar-Perez-III they bought the Vanishing Paint Challenger i believe

[@knote4958]

motorhome powertrains are an easy go-to powertrain for old muscle. A big block V8 with a big cam and a sturdy transmission. A 440 and 727 powertrain is what you'd find from a factory charger back in the day anyways.

[@mikolajrychlicki4866]

Motor home 440 power

[@kryptblunite3331]

I just came across channel from watching you put the blower on the charger. Bro, I couldn't hit the subscribe button fast enough. I am enjoying the energy and fun you guys have on this channel. Now, if only I could locate a 1968-1969 Charger to play around with. Love the videos.

[@snoproblem]

It's alive!! Aliiiive!! A comeback story worthy of Shelley. You know, I wondered about the old joke that Chargers of this era were decimated in the late 70's by 'The Dukes of Hazzard', but the estimated butcher bill is about 300 cars, according to Google. So there's plenty more to be found, out there, waiting for second life, given by loving industrious hands. : )

[@ryantruelove2742]

This literally warms my heart seeing you so happy and I can’t wait to see this build progression I love the content

[@simonwanjohimutahi5180]

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[@cheddarbiskit1]

Westen does roadkill. They had general mayhem, he made general mayonnaise.

[@GLL2006]

Exactly

[@GLL2006]

Exactly

[@dannyjudge2876]

Mayonnaise blew the alternator then the ignition coil said “see you later”!!!!

[@RussellBrosGarage]

Nailed it!

[@jerredwayne8401]

Mayonnaise allot of bondo on the assend! 🤣🤣

[@forrestreddickiii6050]

Your attitude is amazing, I love it, care free and relaxed, and you figure stuff out, so hey go have fun and enjoy, it’s your life , live it👍🏻😂

[@itzyoboy1]

this is my first video of his I ever watched and now ive been watching ever since. And I love your content

[@dominicramadhar7585]

This could've been a 40 episode build... I'm GLAD IT WASNT... this guy knows what we want and it's why I'd watch

[@Jman23199]

Does anyone else remember when roadkill did this exact thing ? An brought a 68 charger back to life that episode was a classic

[@lolekthejohn]

Back when roadkill was still great. I hope westen doesn't fall off his track, being sponsored by dodge..

[@debiantdemon4020]

Yup and they also ripped the engine out of a motorhome too 😂😂

[@jackkohles4897]

that is still one of my favorite episodes and favorite car from roadkill

[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

I think they put a 2j in that sucker

[@niteninja0133]

@@CodeineAbdulJabbar no youre thinking of the death metal charger with Finnigan. Freiburgers Charger had the hellcat motor that they just removed on Roadkill Garage

[@billydistasi3207]

Very wonderful to see! Great work bud! Made the dream come true!!

[@TheViho]

This was an awesome watch, hats off to you my man keep it up. fking right!

[@rang0_5214]

After seeing the smokestang, I'm curious to see how this one turns out. That car sounds awesome too.

[@johnannen9873]

I'm so excited to see it moving! I actually passed you while you were bringing it to your shop and got super excited to see what you'd do with it!

[@RAGINGWATERS70]

My all time favorite muscle car! Memories of Dukes of Hazzard!! I'm happy for you and your friends able to bring it back to life! 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@buildfixdrive]

Thank you for your service

[@codymedeiros7243]

Westin never misses, always positive just a great dude gotta love him and his content

[@bigheadb2753]

“Hello sweetheart, how are you doing today” had me dying. That’s one bad ass charger, looks good without paint to be honest

[@HotRod38449]

Seeing that, hearing that, gets me extremely excited for my turn in my 66 dodge charger that I also have a motorhome 440 and a 727 tranny for, well done

[@TTOS69]

Man I swear your videos are cinema quality. Love ya big boi!

[@koren.tomislav]

This is brutal. I wish I could be there, even for a minute, to hear that symphony. One day I will find one for my garage. All praise guys!!! Great vid!

[@menacing_wolf_7339]

Hey! Your channel is great and I’d love to watch more of this, please continue

[@LeviMartin13]

This is my first video I’ve seen of these guys and they are already my new favorite KZbinr

[@butternuts14]

That car is gonna be ridiculous when he’s done with it, when he’s passionate about a project, it’s sick. Look at the smokestang

[@MrZillas]

From Winnebago to Dodge, it's like LEGO. Plug 'n Play, man, Plug 'n Play!!!! ... No serious, fantastic sound and work. LOVE IT.

[@neillpotts6019]

This video is mad Mad MAD !! But it's also brilliant .... never laughed so much ... chewing up the motor home was pure genius.pu Keep the videos coming 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jakeorenzo1009]

Following in Roadkills footsteps. Awesome👊

[@zakvilanilam3388]

This is an episode of Roadkill Edit: He needs to drop the twin-charged hellcat engine in this car

[@MahirBhardwaj-yr6my]

No matter how many time i look at this video. I still love this for restoring the lady ❤😂

[@lavantebroussard498]

love the rip it out approach amazing love it

[@americandream5664]

Just like Roadkill and the General Mayhem, taking a motor home engine and putting it in a 68 charger

[@lukeschofill9158]

@RASEL what the fuck?

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

That is a beauty!!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

I love the way you do things, Super cool

[@TheProsessor]

This might be the best sounding car I've heard in a while

[@JosephHeil-zu7by]

You can just see the fun and excitement on his whole body. It almost makes you excited for him. When are you doing another build series?

[@bretthess6376]

"This is the sketchiest thing we've done in about.... Today."

[@carrot5570]

I LOVE THIS GUY FIRST TIME SEEING HIM ON MY FEED AND I ALREAdy subbed great channel

[@SonsyPoetgaming]

This man just did something I've always dreamed of. My dream car is a 68 charger and I've always wanted to buy an old, beat up car and fix it up

[@scottmeacham1738]

When I was but a wee lad my neighbor had a '68 charger. It was doo doo brown with a black vinyl top but with those little button clearance lights, it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen to this day. Can't wait to see more on this one! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@Lracer61]

I vote for leaving the paint alone, looks pretty cool. Awesome video buddy

[@g_compo8639]

But imagine it fully painted up in piano black that's one of the blackest black you can get all polished is like a mirror with the chrome restored and genuine wheels restored she would look mean as hell

[@indianaslim4971]

Patina is stupid for a classic muscle car like this. Can't wait for the patina craze to be over, sick of people dropping thousands of dollars on drivetrains and having a butt ugly car.

[@1spunkymonkey2]

@@indianaslim4971 Patina looks great on classic trucks but belongs nowhere near classic muscle

[@indianaslim4971]

@@1spunkymonkey2 I mean, to each his own, it's their vehicle and we don't know anyone's finances/skills but to me the patina fad has run it's course, kind of like girls twerking, I like butts but I don't think twerking improves my appreciation for them.

[@nexxusty]

So addicted to your videos brother. Love everything about them.

[@TheJMan1K]

One of my new favorite channels. My only complaint is MORE VIDEOS!! :)

[@sebastianturco8534]

Breaking news: large bearded man jumps bridge in his Charger

[@puffdaddy7369]

“It moves!” (And then in Westin Champlain style, the mirror falls apart.) Love ya buddy!

[@michaelfriend3207]

Love the channel and so glad to see you get my dream car and work on one

[@charliewilson3528]

Love the paint job!

[@justmydaily8239]

That is my dream car I love the dukes of hazard and have always wanted the general lee congrats man good for you to be able to get one.

[@midnapoonovabuslfsfan541]

All it needs is the 01 in the sides.

[@beauch63]

Same!! Same!!! Same!!! a guy is happy crying ova here for you Westen!! 68 is soooo choice!!!!

[@dustynsanders7024]

Yes general lee potato

[@ofiliogarcia2497]

Ever since I watch the Dukes of Hazzard the dodge charger has been my favorite congrats on getting the 68 charger and can't wait to see the cool upgrades you will do it.

[@gsp911]

That was a '69, the "right" one. 👌 The '69 has been my dream car since 1975, and still is.

[@steveda809]

Epic Video. Love the enthusiasm. This i like my absolute dream car. My chances of owning, restoreing one are pretty low. (I live in Europe. There are not a lot of em around)

[@bakerjodanlee]

my favorite video of all time, sounds like a beast

[@szymczokus]

I just love the pure joy on your face and in your voice when it starts and when it drives. Would love to have a similar moment in my life someday.

[@TheVoid435]

I just started watching him and I’ve binged watched like every video he’s made in the last year. Pretty lit.

[@alessandramarques7727]

incredible! I'm a fan of this guy

[@allenblumhagen]

I would actually consider leaving the paint like that. So much character, very cool car, a national treasure.

[@Just_your_average_pumpkin6045]

8:17 that’s a happy man for sure

[@LeslieGovender]

This is absolutely amazing. This is the stuff I love to see. The old Tater given a new life instead of just rotting away. Congratulations

[@maarefalikhan]

Man, loved the video, got yourself a new subscriber, gonna watch the charger experiments

[@zyiiredorsey5243]

Crazy how you bring something like that back to life

[@Box-7733]

Westen is the G.O.A.T., …..nuff said!

[@mikebelcher5111]

100%%

[@stogyonwheels819]

I love the content but I miss the actual build videos of you and your buddies working on the projects.

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Another great video from Westen..

[@barbaracalabro873]

My first car.. this in yellow with black vinyl top.. Loved it!

[@tangydiesel1886]

At the 10:00 minute mark, that is the look of pure happiness.

[@toddpeters9007]

Classic body style! Good job guys

[@Supercell725]

Can’t sleep so I watched your video. Pretty cool video, you guys rock

[@tham33kus60]

This is freaking awesome ! One of my dream cars right there 😍

[@brandons9536]

Been here watching this channel grow for awhile now... I cant express how happy I am for you brotha! You deserve it & much more! Keep up the great content !!

[@joeycoppens1064]

9:22 was so spot on working on a charger