Last Minute Hustle - Our 67 Charger Is Back Together And Running But We Still Have A Ways To Go

[@DDSpeedShop]

Pertronix? What's next? Filtered cigarettes? Skim milk? Exercise? I thought I knew you.....

[@brianbrigg57]

Next thing you know it'll be a Holley Sniper and front disks. Sacrilege! Back in the seventies I would buy an electronic ignition kit that was fired by a Hall effect transducer which was triggered by a ring with 6 or 8 magnets depending on the application. I kept a set of points and condenser which could be swapped in about as quickly as in a stock distributor but never had cause to use them over several cars and many years. If I remember correctly the first kit cost about $12 and the last one, about 10 years later, cost $19.

[@johnkranyics281]

👍👍🇨🇦

[@randylear8264]

Just started my 440 I rebuilt over the winter for my 70 GTX. 70 block. Aluminum heads. 484 purple shaft cam. Melling high volume oil pump. Milidon 7 qt. Oil pan. Rebuilt the 3 Holly 2 barrels. 10 to 1 pistons. I also took off the headers and went back to stock 70 exhaust manifolds. At some expense I might add. 😮. She starts right up. But pounds 90 psi oil pressure. Heated up she drops to 70. Doing the brakes now. Just need to bleed them. Rebuilt all around. New master cylinder as well as slave cylinders. Thanks for the motivation UTG.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Happy Marvin Heemeyer day! A true American hero and patriot.

[@robertwest3093]

Yes!

[@jackthereefer1]

You should sell "Uncle Tony" gasoline containers to prime carburetors. Thank you for the video, Mr. Uncle Tony!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

See Ur Amway dealer..dish soap bottle.

[@deltadetrix]

i think he used to, he may still have them on his website

[@MrJayrock620]

The best part about painting a car black, is you find all the spots you missed in prep

[@crspcritter]

Yeah ; I miss my 440 with headers . Never ran tailpipes. Tin can straight through thrush off end of header with turn down tips . Man ;that trailduster rumbled - 😁 ✊🏻👍👌

[@exploranator]

Nice the closed captions when the engine was running and you were blipping the throttle was [music]. SOMEONE at Google is a gearhead, evidently.

[@barryyount34]

I think you're very wrong on an Edelbrock not giving you the performance of a Holley. I have 2 of those 800s on my hemi and they are box stock except the springs and I'm close to the 9s with them. I'd run Holleys but I wanted the traditional hemi look. As far as bulletproof? I agree. People that say they're junk are close minded. The AVS 2 is one nice carb.

[@lau12342]

She's Running! I agree about the Carter/Edel compared to Holley on a cruiser 👍

[@randymack2222]

Fastback (oven) and no A/C! Then paint it semi flat black! Have fun on the tour...

[@moralobjection4836]

Top body line of the quarter is all over the place. Not trying to hurt feelings, just letting you know. I wouldn't let it go to paint like that.

[@6speeddakota]

I had a pertronix igniter on our old 3.0L mercruiser. Never gave us a lick of trouble. This was many years ago, so I'm not sure what they're like now, but it was real nice not having to mess with points all the time.

[@stephenwest798]

I convert everything I own to electronic ignition except magneto fired engines.

[@jonnyc4898]

Always fond of 66-67 Chargers. I still have a photo of my grandpa standing next to his new 66 . I was very young but remember the beautiful red interior. White /Red with ac . Enjoying the content

[@repete2362]

after you spray it put some oil on the door parts and maybe oil the hood hinges

[@isingthebodyelectric1041]

Tip: Make sure the pertronix ignitor grabs its power before the ballast resister. It operates at full battery voltage. I’ve never used one but, I’ve read that’s a common mistake that leads to premature failure. Awesome car man.

[@brotherskrillrc6042]

Very true, I burnt 2 pertronix units from wiring thru resistor and they where expensive in the 90's

[@mikekokomomike]

Cougar cars use Purr-Tronix ignition systems. Get it 😂?

[@gadget73]

came here to say this

[@chrishensley6745]

The Black ghost of Tn.........local legion back in the 70,s Hits the streets!! his wife Cathy tells him when to shift still to this day !!!!

[@fastinradfordable]

The high price is because she comes in the pass seat. Still nagging to this day😂

[@1013301]

Hey, Tony.... I am not a MOPAR guy, but I still love your channel, and loved seeing your ear to ear grin when you got this sweet old-school started for the first time. I am a FORD guy, but I can appreciate a car from any manufacurer that is as cool as this. I even like your MOPAR stuff. :)

[@dadalebreton184]

I loved the sound of my cousin Dart swinger converted with 440 for drag racing. He lives 1mile from our house and would know every time he would start it to test and Tune prior the week-end. Brap. Braaaaaaap! Lol In our garage with the 68 charger open headers was like... You know what! Hahaha!

[@windycityben4850]

Good stuff Tony!! Can’t wait to see the first test drive!! 🙌

[@joecrone9862]

Gotta love the '66 and '67 chargers. Also they can double as a pick up when you're moving too.

[@renchjeep]

Pertronix is to points as fuel injection is to carburetors. LOL. Yeah, I like the Pertronix, but it's definitely a good thing to be taking the old-fashioned points distributor on a trip. Just in case....Take care, Uncle Tony!

[@repete2362]

after market reliability . still using the Hays Magna pulse i bought in 1975. if it goes there are no parts for it i contacted hays about it a few years ago HUH what is that .

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

I mean nothing wrong with a vacuum actuated advance tbh. The originals still work in both my trucks. And one is prone to be finicky its why amc got rid of it in 77 i believe but it still works for me.

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

I had a Mallory Dual point mechanical advance on my 440 GTS ran great.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Perfect combo UT! Been running the same Edelbrock for over a decade and a Pertronix for over 20 yrs. No issues whatsoever!

[@ibraunchy204]

Gotta smile when a project fires up first time

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

I never get tired of that .

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Sounds good Uncle Tony! You'll get it done in time.

[@jerrywalker9592]

Stock big blocks sound meaner than the new junk

[@armondoborjas4362]

That is amazing a mopar firing up that quick 👍🏻 timing must be off 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@guywerry6614]

Ohhhhhhhhhh ... big block with open headers .... one of the great sounds around!

[@TheDasbull]

I recently painted a car with that same paint. It sprays nicely, but make sure to do an entire panel/area fully. It is a "flat" paint and you can't come in and chase "holidays" after it flashes. Great work and a really cool car! 👍

[@CovenGraphics]

love that big block rumble 🤟

[@mlchristopher]

Can't wait to see this car painted!

[@americanrooster2502]

I wish you did more with the big blocks. That 440 is getting me excited about getting mine wrapped up(pretty much waiting on pushrods). That 440 sounds great!

[@waynefergusson9987]

Was thinking dang that battery charger looks like its about to fall of with any vibration and I hope there is a lug nut on them drums when tony selected the gears - Funny !

[@blueyhis.zarsoff1147]

Love the F1 carbon cooling ducts over the front rotors

[@MrBrianbusch]

Sniper is the way to go, for peace of mind, reliability. Set up learns as it goes.

[@njheflin1583]

Your first starts are always spot on, never once have I ever gotta an engine to fire right off on the first try and run the way it should!

[@frenchonion4595]

Uncle Tony gives her a shot of nicotine down the carb wakes her right up

[@TMT915]

Yeah your stupid

[@BadWolf762]

I static time them and they fire up first time, every time and are within a couple of degrees.

[@stephenwest798]

@@BadWolf762 Don't know why people don't know how to static time an engine, I always set mine at 10 degrees advanced and once the cam is fully broken in, I fine tune the engine. It's so easy, where is the mystery?

[@johnkranyics281]

Sounds great! Love the DD Speed Shop style squeaky driver's door. 🇨🇦

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

She's coming along nicely Uncle Tony! Body work is looking great!

[@The_Kman]

Don't forget to show us the car after it's painted! Sounds good.

[@SmokeyRam]

Oh man, an open header mopar has got to be the greatest sound in the world

[@garypacholek8070]

I hope you are going to run a fan shroud during power tour. Trust me it makes a world of difference. The first time I took my 65 coronet to the woodward dream cruise it ran really hot in traffic. The 2nd year I found a fan shroud at a swap meet from a Ford of all things it never got over 180 in bumper to bumper traffic.

[@hubiesgarage]

Great video UT! Spot on about those Edelbrock/Carter AFB's. They are perfect for the street and have crisp throttle response! I had not been around a lot of '66/'67 Chargers but, it sure reminds me of my best friend's black and red '66 AMC Marlin that was their family car we rode in as kids. The shifter on the Charger is nostalgic to me also as it was the same one in my grandmother's '69 Fury III Hardtop with a 383/727 that she was known to get in a few street races with! Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the Charger out on the tour! Take care!

[@john.bmethe3887]

WHAT no clothes pins on the fuel line?haha great build UT thanks for sharing this with us….

[@jamesmarze9850]

Good job Tony looking forward to see the paint job

[@salvatoregiovanni8967]

I agree those Eddys are great carbs. The late Joe Sherman said the whole performance difference between them and Holleys was something that was simply not true. There’s a post of his on Speedtalk forums where he talks about his extensive dyno testing between the two carbs on various combinations showing hardly no power advantage with the Holley!

[@01trsmar]

Finally the Charger was given some love, flat/satin/matte finish covers imperfections better it's good for a quick splash until the nice shiny paint comes that the car deserves(you know you want it)...Hope you have a good time on the power tour!

[@DeansofNomadica]

That "Shadow Charger" sounds GOOD! Don't forget to check the PH balance on that coolant and you're good to go!

[@buckeyejim2989]

Heck Yeah 👍🗿 Thanks for sharing Tony

[@Stevespoken]

My friend in HS had a 440 rebuilt by an old Italian man at napa w a 3/4 race cam 11.5 comp it ran 12.0 1/4 in a69 charger torque flute 3.55

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I wouldn't rush the paint job. Just rattle can it, or something like that to get it on the road. And then when you get back, take your time and get it right. You don't want to go through all that time, work, and money to do a rush job. That car deserves to have the trim removed and polished and give it a good paint job. It might not look as good on power tour. But you'll be much happier with the finished product if you don't rush it. That's a beautiful car. Can't Can't wait to see it done

[@fastinradfordable]

I believe obsessing about perfect trim and surfaces. Is a common mental disorder here in USA

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I just built a Jetta Ute ,and that paint can wait for probably a year. I'm not messing with the bodywork this winter ,so I'll roll it next summer unpainted too.

[@kencooper2059]

She sounds good!

[@gittnjiggy2]

Lube up that drivers door hinges, that squeek is unbecoming of such a great car.

[@davidcamp3045]

68 Charger always been my fave. But this is really growing on me.😁👍 Seriously loving this car..

[@bobclark5479]

Nothing like the sound of a 440 with open headers.

[@barto6577]

Try one at ~9 grand. YES they WILL turn that high. Crane anti-pump lifters, triple valve springs, and a set of heavy spring race points.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

DAMN i LOVE the dashboards in those earlie chargers!

[@FenderTele]

Greetings from the UK im looking forward to seeing you burn rubber on the Power Tour. There is something about burning the midnight oil prior to an event im sure a lot of us can relate to that. The situation of buffing paint at 4 am knowing that your pulling out to hit the road a few hours later!!

[@111000100101001]

So very true to burning the oil late. We finished paint touch up and buffed our racecar in the trailer while rolling down the interstate;)

[@FenderTele]

All part of the fun,on the first run out we took a 50 mile detour to bypass a mile of resurfaced road. You could smell the bitumen and imagine loose chippings taking lumps out of fresh paint!!

[@rctopfueler2841]

thats music you can dance to uncle tony rock n roll aint noise pollution

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Awesome . Lookin great !

[@bkrefting5225]

Once I used Pertronix, I never went back to points. MUST have constant 12v supply, though - no resistors or resistor wire. Have you used propane in an air conditioner yet? I keep hearing about it. Would make good content.

[@coyboybc]

Sounds great ! Going to look wicked with that black !

[@bcbloc02]

The price of that paint tells me why we get a almost constant stream of hot rodders buying gallons of blitz black at the Deere dealer.

[@user-if8nz2yo5n]

I love this car! I like the shifter. Reminds me of my buddy's '67 383 Polara we used to beat around in. It was a column shifter though with a bench seat. It was a tank and man did we treat it like one! The ultimate daily driver. And it would go anywhere! We were often the only one on the road after a good snow storm doing our own plowing - literally! We used to get pulled over pretty regularly because it had a cherry bomb muffler. Remember noise ordinances. It was/is a form of pollution and used to be enforced almost as much as a faulty bulb. Can't wait to see and hear her on her maiden voyage! I think you should leave the exhaust on the floor. Kidding! But it sounds bad ass.

[@waynelemieux5111]

Nicely done

[@daniellefraser2350]

Runnin like a champ. Great show Tony!

[@paularndt6111]

She is a beaut can't wait to c her all finished up. New make over and all.

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Gosh I love that car, can't wait to see it rippin' and doing smoky burnouts

[@husqv5147]

sounds like a beast!

[@mexicanspec]

Forget all the mechanical and paint. Get the flip around head lights working. Priorities.

[@SlowInFastOut1776]

I just ordered some hot rod flatz in British Racing Green for my ‘66 mustang project. Looking forward to seeing how the black looks on the Charger!

[@sc_308]

Sweet!! Looking good UT! 😎

[@MrNota500]

Nothing sounds better than a 440 camming out.

[@metalartcustomsLLC]

Hmmm edelbrock for the win Tony. If I remember right we had this conversation a while back on your live

[@318Magnum]

I had that same crane fireball cam it looks small on paper but it sure works

[@scottrussell4488]

Going to be a looker

[@jonoskowski5545]

Sounds great. Have fun on Power Tour.

[@Copper6Hawk]

Dang. I want to get my 427 chevy to sound that good.

[@armondoborjas4362]

What 🤔

[@MoparJTH]

I love your Charger! I've had my 67 since I was 16. A truly underappreciated piece of Mopar history. Is this an original L Code 440 car?

[@shaunclifton5281]

I Love that Charger. I want to see you test the new Edelbrock improved Holley.

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

Luv ya work mate, i'd rather ur 'spitball' than 90% of the paid work nowdays . Sounds wicked through headphones.. Cheers

[@scottcooper1173]

Squirt Bottle ready for start up..!! Perfect...!!

[@nevillejohnson8316]

Freaking awesome dude... 😎

[@patrickst-georges4008]

Red color will be great red rim with hub cap.thats a big engine nice sound with the sub woofer haha

[@robertschreiber8099]

@ Uncle Kathy; SOUNDS FANTASTIC, STILL!!!!!!!

[@blackmagicfan3431]

Please paint that Charger "WHITE KNUCKLE". .. damn.... already bought the paint

[@glennnickerson8438]

Eat your heart out Danni's boyfriend... Your support crew will be cruisin' in style!😎

[@daledavies2334]

Pertronix, bullet proof. Much better than playing with points and the regular adjustment and replacement. Bypass the ballast resistor and keep a set of points and condenser in the glovebox just in case. I put a Pertronix in my Ford 289 distributor after I got tired of asking for points and condenser. In the old and simpler days, you could go into a parts store and ask for a points and condenser for (in my case) a 1966 289 single point. Counterman would wander in the back and return a minute later with the proper items. Same applied to carburetor kits. Is it 2V or 4V, auto or manual. Now they have to fill in ALL the boxes on their glowing box to find if they have what you need and the location. So now you need to go through the Make, Model, engine, transmission, AC questions. 1966 Ford does not do it. They have no understanding or seemingly interest to find out that all Ford V8 engines used the same points and condenser other than dual point. Those used 2 six cylinder points. A couple of timrs I tried telling the person the parts were for my 1940 Ford Fordor Deluxe with a 1966 289.with a C4 automatic. Response came back that a 1940 Ford did not have a 289. Says it had a 239. Good call Jr.. Now would you like to fill in model Ford. Ya hit a brick wall on reinforced concrete with that. The Pertronix solved that.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍It’ll be on the road before ya know it & look *snazzy* too! If we’re mine, I’d rethink the old a/c install. Auto refrigeration has come a long way (of course, to each their own) but for me… a new vintage air system (heat too) would be a must. Just my 2¢. Keep up the good work👍🇺🇸

[@peacemaker6156]

I use pertronics on my small block. Cant wait to see how yours holds up on a long trip.

[@brucejones7389]

Love that sound. Nothing sounds better

[@Campbase1]

I dont mind the loud engine but, can you oil that door hinge? Loud engine good, loud hinge bad.

[@clembob8004]

I think the flat/satin black paint will look pretty good. I can't say I've ever seen a gen 1 Charger in that color. The engine sounds great!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Don't forget to take it out of gear before trying to start it again lol! The throttle response sounds pretty crisp.

[@johnstontv300]

i can see that quarter panel body line is not straight at all lol, may just be lighting

[@mschiffel1]

Paint it red after you have fun with the hot rod black. The old girl deserves some dignity.

[@amoruzz]

Pretty snappy for a 440 👍

[@427_FE]

I hope the fan shroud police don't see this, you could loose a finger, or scratch your timing light, lol. Go faw fawtey !!! It aint just a road to Staten Island.

[@officialgearhead6736]

Body work looks great and I’m glad it’s getting a full once over on the paint

[@notintohandles]

Front drums. Balls delux.

[@dalewarriorofthesea3998]

Big Block Drum Brakes Goes fast stops slow