Improving performance and finding weak links on "Patina" my 69 charger to be ultimate street car

[@HighRevNation]

The amount of "we can do this cheaper, and this is why" is the reason this is the best channel. This channel gives me the motivation to get back out to the garage and make some progress on my 70 Charger.

[@CharlesSmith-tw2so]

Chris, those Titanium bolts will end up eating the steel around them. Its due to dissimilar metals causing electrolytic action. Titanium will eat just about any metal it touches, the less noble metal the quicker it will disappear.

[@GarySalyers]

Glad to see Patina back in the lineup. Enjoyed that whole series a couple years ago. Plus the General. Keep feeding my Mopar soul…plz

[@imikalfunangongo]

Dear Lord, Chris... I love my Vette, but I thoroughly MISS my 69 Charger. Still remember Montana Highways.... NO SPEED LIMIT. Seriously.... a vey very BAD decision selling the Charger. Thanks for the memories, dude!!

[@Kyle-ir3bz]

I think derek is the chillest dude on the planet.

[@apocolypse11]

When is derek going to flex his 2020 hellcat? This dude one of the few youtubers that build cars n actually drives them and there reliable. Mindblown

[@WillyMcCoy50]

Just fantastic! I remember when Parina was a wreck and you used a come-a-long to bring the passenger rear quarter back in line. Also glad you set up a way for us to send some $$ your way. I appreciate all the work you guys do! Hi Lightning!

[@buckshot1279]

I love the sound of your car it brings a tear to my eyes

[@mobygodfrey4936]

I can dig the engineering involved with relocating the spindle in relation to the ball joint . Awesome channel

[@GrandPitoVic]

Brother, that car is bad azz!!! I love those years Chargers. And that one looks so good with those wheels.

[@wolfcommander6009]

Love this car..best build on the tube👍🏻🇺🇸

[@blucheer8743]

Best aeromotive channel on KZbin BAR None!!!

[@joebacarella2829]

Chris even the new fan, when you revved it in the garage you could see the fan blades flex forward toward the radiator, pretty cool stuff, that motor sounds fantastic, can`t wait to hear the cutouts.

[@markbrown6236]

Glad to see Patina back on the road smoking tires.

[@theprojectguy2341]

How can this guy not have 500k subs? His content is AWESOME! Gettin' me one a them t-shirts 🙂

[@bobmartin9421]

Always good to see a video on Patina. I love what you done with this car.

[@G60syncro]

I love watching your channel, Though I'm more into euro stuff and will probably never own an American muscle car, the information presented here about body and frame structure and driving dynamics translate whatever the car brand!! The bit you did about swaybars reminded me of what the US VW guys were doing late 90's/early 00's with Mk2 and Mk3 Golf and Jettas on the Autocross... usually a set of springs and Bilsteins and a huge swaybar. Ad on the forums we would see the Euro guys just ditchin' the swaybars altogether and running coilovers and dialing in spring rates and damping. What they ended up with was a more streetable ride and better control for track days! Back then we could just drool at the setups until the goods and prices trickled down to our levels of availability and affordability!!

[@EarlsBackYard]

So happy patina is back missed this car it’s one of my favorites that you have besides your mintie

[@maxfastest]

Amazing stuff Chris ! Wish you had more rime to put vids up. But I'll take what you can give us Thanks !

[@bkgaragerestorations]

I found the same thing with oil pressure when I switched my 429 CJ to bushed Howard’s lifters. It runs a good 15 psi lower at hot idle than before. At higher rpm it’s about 5 psi lower.

[@friguy4444]

11:43 LOL!! Ha ha ha!! Oh Chris. You Funny! LOL. WHere'd that bracket go?? LOL. I have looked for my glasses when they're on my head before. LOL! So no offense meant! Love the channel and the cars and the fun speed YOU ARE ALSO A GREAT DRIVER CHRIS!!

[@jeremyking6146]

Glad to see patina back on the road. I remember when you built her, that engine is incredible and sounds unreal, cheers

[@user-hy5bu3og1n]

I think he might have moved the ac compressor guys . Idk why I would think that not like he mentioned it 5,000 times lol. Dude truly is passionate to say the least cant hate on that

[@frankcastle2045]

Nice work Mr Birdsong she looks and sounds amazing 👍🏻😁👍🏻

[@americanfamiliesfirst3747]

Everyone subscribe and like so he can produce more videos and projects. We all know you guys like patina and General Lee car. Quiet being lazy hit that thumbs up button.

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

Carrol Smith called an overly big sway bar a "solid axle conversion kit". :>)

[@Jaybird66sweptline]

Holy shit Chris that is one badass machine! I'd be fuckin giddy too driving that thing. Is most of suspension stuff Nascar inspired? Dirt track? Or both? Thing of beauty either way. Power meeting handling performance IS most betters! Great build.

[@markanderson8608]

Good job Chris I love the video and all the upgrades on patina good luck

[@garypacholek8070]

Chris, you are always a wealth of information.

[@patrickfeuillet6878]

Very interesting on sway bars and roll center. Thank you sir 😀

[@nealmolder1900]

Wow ! just found this channel! nice to see someone playing with nicest cars ever made. up in canada if there is any they must be only in collectors garages.

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Chris thank you for the video great job with Bettina and one thing but Tina is missing now is a clear coat on her paint

[@kellyhumes1217]

Of all of your cars patina is my favorite!!!! Awesome car!

[@sethosborne4464]

Awesome car

[@metalmangle]

Shoulda named it Ticket Bait. :D Seriously though, she's a way cool car. I've wanted one since I was 5, watchin the Duke boys. I love it!

[@mikeconnelly7032]

Love this longer video!! do you think the steering is too slow maybe a smaller steering wheel, arms or quicker box? It looks like a blast to drive!

[@philbuchanan3149]

My man Birdsong at his best, however that rear valance looks bad.

[@Thermopylae2024]

Derek ...Mr Chill

[@SuperDeadAhead]

damn that motor sings. such a rad setup dude.

[@MrBonusChaser]

I would like to buy the custom made brackets to lift the front of the car and also the brackets for front wheel alignment

[@Mark-vd8oi]

WISH YOU THE BEST . YOU BUILD GREAT CARS REGARDLESS OF PARTS BREAK. EVERY MOTOR HEAD GOES THRU UPS N DOWN

[@JeremyAsh-x1b]

Damn that thing sounds good, MAKE YOUR STICKER PECK OUT

[@wingerfan1]

This car is coming along quite nicely. Wish I could've caught up with you while I was in Vegas, but I was very low on time or else I would've bought all the beers lol

[@vincekartes7145]

You are a master of your craft with an appropriate last name. Always look forward to your vids! Helps motivate me to stay out in the shop wrenchin on my junk! ✌️🧅🧅

[@Gary-x7v]

chris love all ur car builds. sure would love to see the chevelle with a big block and 4 speed

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Nice to see Patina stand and salute! Now that you have the suspension veorked out, a new exhaust with cutouts will be more betters! Thank the Devil.

[@Mr4pete]

Shit hot tunes my friend, love the music, love the car. Pete. Australia.

[@LuckyGuessGarage]

Can I please fix the rear seams in the roof and spray paint it? All the suspension math made my brain hurt. Love ya and your welding and fab work!

[@danfrederick3172]

With the rear sway bar, with the lighter bar installed, could you put link brackets on the backside of the axle tube so you could switch the link from in front of the axle at the end of the sway bar arm, to behind the axle and the middle of the sway bar arm? That would hugely increase the stiffness of that bar. And it would give you the adjustability you were looking for

[@stewartkarol757]

Patina has such a nice original colour, I really like it. maybe a lick of paint and a black vinyl top with a black back panel would do it some justice .. what do you think?

[@craigwalker4211]

We can't all afford/justify the cost of mint paint & body. I've found I enjoy my scruffy car more as I'm constantly on edge with the good one.

[@tonypieczykolan8330]

So much betters!

[@joelschuder6545]

Question,are you going to the duck tape drag's this year? because if you are and you have to roll through Phoenix do you think you could make a stop on the way back to Vegas and maybe check out my Ramchargers clutch.the pedal is on the floor and it was kinda new ,I'm at a loss .

[@jmuduke99]

Ugh - the beautiful Cold-Case! 😪

[@THEM-BONES-1]

What haven't you bought a hoist yet?????? Where did you find those formula 1 super stock tires? Had those on my 71 Cuda.

[@awakennomore]

For the power steering pressure issue, maybe put restrictiors in high pressure lines?

[@williamoberlander7932]

It really is Fantastic Super!

[@RussellCompton-fh3gr]

love it,,,,,so what is the weight now ?? i forget what it started at now

[@billyeichler176]

What in the hell took you so long to get a video out. Love your stuff pal

[@junkerup]

Just life and 1 year old baby

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

​@@junkerupcongratulations, senior daddieBIRDSONG!!!!

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

CONGRATUFKNLATIONS, MR FREAKIN ANIMAL, DADDY BIRDSONG!

[@sethosborne6250]

This cool Charger car

[@AnthonyDupuisJr]

that steering pump is making Patina a hellcat haha 😜 I will miss the South Point .....

[@DennisDulin-cu2fl]

Sweet 👍

[@tonypieczykolan8330]

Say. You inform us on a lot of information. Thanks.

[@MrWoodshoes]

Don't know how you get away with that, the man would have taken my license by now, speaking from experience !

[@roberthirshfield3571]

Can’t wait to see you tearing up the roads here in Vegas

[@masterofnothingfabrication]

Wish I had a derrek 😅 priceless to have dedicated 3rd hand and second spine

[@FarFromNormalProductions]

What do you think about using titanium hardware on the driveshaft? If you have a flanged drive shaft end like you would on a 8hp70 swapped car

[@ShadsGarage0221]

Very nice! ❤

[@roberthirshfield3571]

Chris are you having issues with your Accelerator sticking after it sits for like a month causing no pump

[@lautburns4829]

Man, Chris , that’s really nice engine. Good numbers too! What carb you going to use this time.

[@junkerup]

Has brawler hp 850

[@phillipbremer7715]

i am just honest i would save up just take the time that thing drinks fuel get results with better qulity build i know you said this or that at fuel pump but 454 500 even 351 drink 5-10 per gallon you can just watch the gas gauge move like tune up still same i premature change all fluids and use them in other builds sensor or failed something i know but still pcv and brake booster direct vacum helps stoping my self it just not worth doing things like that

[@michaelrrr]

Moment I saw the General missing parts, had to laugh . “ until I get parts I can’t do nothing “

[@BryieURuncal2023]

Hollywood pho paint job would be preferred cuz you can make as many as you like they're doing that to guitars

[@petespanel]

Ever though of electric power steering Chris.

[@ShadsGarage0221]

How about a clutch fan?

[@aquamarine9979]

Why didn't you strengthen the k-member on Patina?

[@goodtimevids6754]

You definitely need to put a third pedal in the general

[@Mike-Olds-1]

👍🇺🇸

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

Now you can get TWEETY ON THE RACK!!! ASAP!

[@williamstamper442]

Chris, how do you feel about coming to Michigan and helping me get my first car on the road again? Its a 1970 Olds 442 roller and i got all the parts. Been going thru alot of health problems and its been seemingly impossible for me to stay on point lately. Im 55 and owned the car since 1983. Kinda like Frieburger i still got my garden variety but still cool 1970 first car/muscle car. His is way nicer than mine but i do have a 620hp normally aspirated Olds 462 on a dolly ready to go near the car. Got 2 bang shift th400 trans ready to go and the car has a 12 bolt chev with 4.30s and Mark Williams axles ready to go. Its a roller because it's been in paint jail for over 29 years. That's when life got in the way. 3 kids and a divorce later i really wanna get my car back together. Let me know if you are interested in helping.

[@JimmyLoose]

Does the ball joint bracket work on factory drum B-bodies?

[@junkerup]

Yes

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

At the " PROVING GROUNDS" YOU GOT PROVEN .....THE WAY YOU DRIVE , YOU DONT NEED ANY "SLIDE" MOST WOULD JAVE " BURNED THEM UP" AND "RUN THEM".... BUT YOU KNOW , SO YOU GO!!! WHEN YOURE ALL GOOD TO GO, "......JUMP IN THAT THING AND SEE WHAT' IT WILL DO...."

[@Kevin-p2q9y]

Badass for sure

[@pawpawdiablo313]

Could ROB electric power steering just a thought

[@ryurc3033]

Old guy in my area always said "ya dont need that high pressure/high volume oil pump, wasting horsepower moving oil" Maybe he was full of it....but he was winning roundy round races.

[@ryurc3033]

Classic racers seem to swear by the Avons.....but like you said, they are far too short....275/60 or 295/50 that actually performed would be excellent(or even a set that will wear out before belts slip......last 3 sets of coopers). Really on a Chevy pickup, a 275/60 is almost too small. 255/70 is still the cheapest white letter... And they fit good...but I really want 50s for the 10 wide wheels.

[@petecrabtree6734]

🦅🇺🇸💪😎👍

[@DependableAutoTruck]

why isn't everyone running the 12volt ac compressor mount anywhere no belts

[@cliffordhedges6334]

It’s crazy that when you run into this dude at the Car Show , he won’t even speak to you

[@gmcenroe]

In the 70s I bought a 383 yellow 69 Charger with origial American flower mags after crashing a 440 blue 68 Charger on a test drive through an uncoltrolled intersection as a teenager, fond memories but not for the seller of the 68 Charger. I did rebuild the Holley carburetor on the 383 which I am not sure was original, but worked., I had a lot of fun racing against my brother who was either in our mother's 68 Olds 442 or his 350 Chevy 4 speed. I beat both of those cars in my 383 Charger even though the 442 was tough but was handicapped with a 2 barrel carburetor. Mom got a lot of speeding tickets or stops in that car when we were supposed to be looking out for the CHP. I remember once getting stopped by a local CHP in my CHarger when I stank of weed and had an ounce in bulging in my front pocket, but he let me go, probably because my girlfriend's dad was also a local CHP of he didn't want to ruin my day. I liked your engine installation procedure.

[@MrBonusChaser]

Are you available to have a picture taken? Im a huge fan. I might have a 440 fresh bare, cleaned and .30 over block if you’re interested.

[@junkerup]

I don’t mind

[@MrBonusChaser]

@@junkerup when? I’m near the Stratosphere

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

Derek is everywhere you are ..... Is he a cunado( spanish word for brother in law usually a ne'er du well or drunk) ... Or is he family.... ? I mean no offense to Derek, but i have been subbed out for almost 5 years now( just had different emails) and i noticed DEREK every where you are!!!! It is a good thing if you are treating your family good as i grew up with mentally, and physically disabled kids as friends.... If he is military and you are giving him a big shot at "leaving the battlefield , and being well at home" that adds GREATLY to why i watch your channel.... GREAT THINGS FOR YOU , DEREK AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY....

[@junkerup]

Derek has a slight disability

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

@@junkerup see my comments above!!! Derek , I meanT no offense, I APPLAUD YOU FOR LEARNING FROM A MASTER CRAFTSMAN AND GETTING THE BRAGGING RIGHTS TO GO WITH IT!!! CHRIS , YOU KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND KEEP DEREK LEARNING!!!!

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

@@junkerup THANK YOU, AGAIN, FOR LETTING ME KNOW THERE ARE STILL AWESOME ( YOU)PEOPLE OUT THERE FOR POTENTIALLY AWESOME PEOPLE(DEREK)..... LET HIM KNOW !!!

[@99goat99]

I think if you HAD to choose only ONE car, Patina would be it. And I would too.

[@charleskuchinsky5028]

Hey Chris, let Derek do some burnouts in Patina it will be like a Derek appreciation day for the hard workin fella.

[@junkerup]

Ehh love Derek but he’s not a driver lol

[@danfrederick3172]

Throw a steering quickener in that thing!

[@daryllynhutchins8459]

You should thank me really got the comments going by hanging rubbish on patina cars

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

Call COUSIN JED AND UNCA MIKE AT SCOTT'S SPEED SHOP!!!

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

Das FAMILY , RIGHT DER!!!

[@allstylinone5122]

Your vehicle, but I'd leave the general alone, Back when that car was bought new, Automatic trans was a luxury and ya could add a shift kit for a stronger quick shift, plus it was better for the trans. After awhile your gonna hate shifting constantly, especially around town in traffic. Take it from 50 yrs of experience.

Paint protect the old sheet metal 'n eye candy

[@jayirving6996]

How can a guy go check out Chris Birdsong's Mopar land when I'm in Vegas in a month!?!?!?!?!?

[@williamoberlander7932]

Awesome Cool Jed Scott has Jezebel its a 1968 Charger! Same color! Original paint. Scott's Speed Shop " U Tube "

[@ShadsGarage0221]

70 his dad's is a 68.(not trying to be a dick) cheers!

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

​@@ShadsGarage0221they are FAMILY,.. COUSIN JED AND UNCA MIKE HAVE CHRIS BIRDSONG AS A FRIEND/ FAMILY!! CHRIS KNOWS WHERE ALL THE MOPARS ARE AT AND SOME OF THE BEST ARE IN KANSAS.... WHO ELSE WOULD LET SOMEONE SACK OUT IN FRONT OF THEIR GARAGE FOR A COUPLA DAYS UNTIL THE GENERAL LEE WAS FIXED.....? FAMILY ....

[@g6et_wrx177]

That thing boggies