1969 Charger 500 Restoration - Back From The Body Shop

[@eugenecastles7475]

Good morning Nick and George, hot coffee, Nick's garage and my Charger 500, awesome.

[@NicksGarage]

Enjoy! We are sorry you had such a long wait to see some yellow paint.

[@rmxrider20032000]

Beautiful car, sir. What a story for you and this car. Thank you for your service.

[@danohstoolbox]

good morning eugene hope you had a merry Christmas 🎅🎄

[@devilsmokes7780]

shes a beauty .

[@ericball6000]

Eugene, looks like you are going to have a very good new year, cheers.

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Seriously Nick don't know what I'd do without your show a man it's really good show

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Thanks for watching.

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

Still the most beautiful shape to come out of Detroit ever. If only the modern Charger looked as good!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

It sure is a sharp looking car.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

There is no car on the planet that is more beautiful than the Charger body style back in the day,it is an American icon.🇺🇸....Thanks Nick & Roger and guy's🥰.....Roger did a very awesome job on that car...WOW 💥👀👍

[@Godscountry2732]

The Bodyshop is on a level we rarely see. They took the time to assemble all the exterior body panels, bumpers, grill, stripes, masking, etc to avoid fitment problems that might have damaged the body and paint on final assembly ..Bravo! . Dodge should have reproduced the 1968 -70 Charger as a body in white for the aftermarket car community. It is one of the most beautiful American cars ever manufactured. I would put it in the same category as the 1968 Jaguar XKE. Both cars were light-years away from other cars of that time period.

[@rogerouellet6000]

Thank you I appreciate it, it is exactly for this reason that we have assembled as many parts as possible on the body to remove the risk of damaging the paintwork

[@Godscountry2732]

@@rogerouellet6000 It is well deserved, you guys do amazing work.

[@williamnichols8366]

From the Space Coast of Florida: Neat history, In 969 I was a young salesman for Wheaton Dodge in Wheaton Maryland. I drove an "XX29 model code" Charger 500 as a demo for a year. Turbine Bronze w/White interior, 426 Hemi, 727 auto trans. My son came home from Hole Cross Hospital where he was born in this car. I sole it just before I left the Dealership. I've always wonder what happened to that sweet ride (Lots of stories and memories). Just saying FYI!

[@lorenzodominguez2623]

Long live the CHARGER 500 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@HoosierGarage]

Nicks excitement, that's what its all about.

[@autounionv16]

You know, I haven't watched the channel for ages and thought "I wonder how the Charger 500 project went..." and I tune in today and you picked it up yesterday!!!

[@richardh1072]

It’s been a long time coming but worth the wait!

[@tomquinn607]

Wild paint! Wild 440! Really a treasure.

[@c.wdervin5987]

Man this absolutely kills me!!! I can’t wait to restore my 70 charger rt survivor!!!

[@terryl7855]

Tell me about it. I went hard this summer on my 70, it's been sitting a long time. I had mine painted yellow in 88, taking to the original a4 silver metallic.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

I learned as a finish carpenter around finished cabinets.... 3 things to be wary off when around FINISHED items, 1: BELT BUCKLES 2: coat, vest, jacket METAL ZIPPERS 3: Levi's jeans, rivets

[@rogerouellet6000]

Yes it is very important to pay attention to its details but the most important in my opinion is to prevent visitors from touching the car!!!

[@curtday5463]

Nice to see a plan come together. PS Leo cleans up nice LOL. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL Nick.

[@herbiederby3394]

A tip of the ole cap to roger and crew yes indeed 💯%professor nick and owner are all smiles....🙂👍🙏

[@chrishorst6993]

That’s a beautiful piece of History. Love the color

[@brantleys_ytchannelforkids6401]

You are The Man Nik!!!!!!! I Love Everything You Do!!!! 💯💯💯💯💞👍🦾

[@badhombre9820]

Nico , take your time with the 500.

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

I love the black and yellow paint Scheme Nick I painted my Dodge 440 my Coronet RT the engine was black and yellow with some Chrome I loved it

[@andyjames2082]

25 degrees C, chin up from South Australia, looks really cold there, love the channel 🇭🇲👍

[@rogerouellet6000]

No not too cold just -5 degrees that day! But I much prefer 25 degrees lol

[@deaconblue949]

When you get the Charger finished it would be nice to get a shot of the Kowalski Challenger next to it. Two beautiful ground up restorations....

[@itsjustme3686]

Absolutely HISTORIC!! Tears came to my eyes. GREAT VIDEO!!!😊

[@JOHN-ej2wp]

I love people like these guys who have such a passion for cars and take care of cars as if they were their very own.

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

Patience is a virtue & waiting to see how this turned out was well worth the wait. The pucker factor on Nick's face as he was driving back was intense. White glove treatment for sure, nice to see it assembled.

[@robertbreckur8009]

Clay…It has been said that everything happens for a reason…Think about it…No more junk…I guess a flip front end and straight front axle is out of the question LOL…Let’s keep moving forward And see how far we get…AWSOME stuff Bubba…. B.

[@7s29]

Just beautiful.

[@nicholas790]

Am I the only one that recognized that glint in Nick's eyes? He's going to find another one of these and restore one for himself....just you watch!!!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

We have one in mind. Another special B Body 1970 Charger R/T.

[@Paul1958R]

Nick, Manny, Robert Great work! Eugene is going to have a rolling museum piece! Paul (in MA)

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Eugene is a lucky man Whoever has that charger 500 man he is so lucky especially where it's sitting right now it's going to look good when it comes out me and I can't wait to hear it

[@ronaldmoparornocar9590]

Awesome job!!!👍👍👌👌👍👍👍... Nick I hope Santa is bringing you a new pair of boots! Holy cow man they are balder than a race slick.congrats Eugine she's beautiful...👌👌👌👍👍✌️

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Nicely Done Nick Roger and TEAM!!

[@C.S.Sensei]

Excellent job. And weather only counts if it's driven. Eugene can still say "never been driven in rain or snow." 😄 Now the fun part begins, all down hill now. Another 8-10 weeks if everything goes well, just in time for spring. And I think everything will go perfect, just as it looks like the car is now, this car wants to be new again, it's begging for it. 😀 👏👍🇺🇸🚖

[@bigbearvenom6145]

The car looks fantastic can't wait for it's drive test, smokem' if you got'em

[@metoon3092]

The 500 is back !! Very cool to have it back at Nick's . Super nice ( Not _quite_ as nice as the U- Code Challenger ), but nice !

[@eugenecastles7475]

I disagree, I'll take my rare 500 over a U code Challenger anytime.

[@frankmoore159]

There she is charger 500……wow, nick you have that look in your face , like lil kid getting a treat I love it

[@meowerstationone3793]

Well worth the wait. Beautiful job by Showtime. Can't wait to see it all come together! Loved the before and after side-by-side shots George.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eugenecastles7475]

It just gets better in the upcoming months. Enjoy the rest of the build.

[@OW38B]

Holy Smokes! She is just beautiful, Roger and crew did a fantastic job on the car.

[@Oscarphone]

Beautiful.

[@marcushume2240]

That's one beautiful looking charger 500. Showtime did amazing job my hat is off to you boys. WOW. Absolutely amazing. So straight. What a beauty queen she is. Does the paint glow in the dark. LoL. Can't wait to see her finished Nick. Oh man l can hear that motor in her already purring like kitten, roaring like tiger and screaming like a Demon.. Eugene thank you for sharing your Charger 500 with us. Now it's up to Nick his boys preform their magic. Great video George as always. Appreciate all the hard work every one puts into this number one KZbin channel. Always entertaining and educational. Thank for sharing and very Happy New Year to Nick's Garage!

[@DCVentures]

Nick, gotta get you new boots. Those tires are bald! Car looks awesome too

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Time for new boots. Agree.

[@nickeldime309]

Beautiful Mopar!!

[@robertgrant4501]

Not only you Nick wished you owned the Charger 500 I think everyone watching wished we did. The car looks great so far. It'll look great when finished.

[@dennisspangrud6850]

That's a cool car Nick

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Great Charger! Just a beauty. In 1978 my Bro in law had a ‘68 Charger w/ 440. Loved that car! Always good to catch up on Nicks Garage videos while wearing my almost worn out Nicks Garage hoodie :-) 👍

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Hello Major Payne.

[@majorpayne5289]

@@nickpanaritis4122 Hey there! I just now completed the order for a new Nick’s Garage hoodie. Just about worn this old 1 out! Thx for all the great videos! You guys are the best!

[@josdaalmans6977]

What can you say, speechless, a beauty and enjoy the assembly of it.

[@josephfine3394]

Nick, that Charger 500 is really something awesome! I hope you can do a photo, even poster-sized, of your beautiful Challenger next to the Charger 500; Sell it on your website, that'd be really special!

[@eugenecastles7475]

That would be awesome.

[@michaelh.9794]

Awesome, Nick! This is an Amazing project. Great Job, Roger! You and your skilled team of Wizards knocked it Out-of-the-Park! Eugene certainly made the right choice with Nick's Garage!!! Beautiful.🏁

[@eugenecastles7475]

I agree with you, Nick was my first choice for the restoration. I never considered taking anywhere else.

[@kencooper2059]

I didn't think I would like the color either, but now that it's all together it's grown on me. I had a '67 Barracuda that was about the same color.

[@joemiranda7889]

Like I said before damn Nick I wish you were working on my car I know it will be a joy to have that happen

[@philhunt3908]

That car came out amazing just awesome can't wait to hear it rip some tires

[@leewalker3514]

Love it nick can’t wait to see it done I’m in Newnan Georgia but it feels like I’m there

[@robbiesmith6417]

I just found your channel about a month ago and I can't stop watching best channel on you tube

[@NicksGarage]

Welcome aboard!

[@sophieszymeczek4787]

Nick..I can tell just by looking at you that you are EXTREMELY honored to have been entrusted with this beautiful project, AND incredibly proud of the job that everyone has done.

[@NicksGarage]

You’re right.

[@jeffbendertheenforcer5834]

Amazing ...Keep up the great work !! I know where i will be bringing my future Mopar to be restored !! Love the channel Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you!

[@robertsanders6463]

Beautiful!

[@charlesdavis7461]

Nick your love of the car is not hard to see and to restore it as if you owned it. If I had the money, I'd want you to have the joy of restoration. I would have to have a smaller car though, I am from those days but the small cars these days have spoiled me. I'll take a Challenger (1970-71) with plenty of horses.

[@mfc4591]

finally....wow Roger did a fantastic job. Now your expertise experience and great team will be able to assemble. Hope you had a good Christmas, I wish you Leo, George and team and your families all the very best for the year to come. if you see Vasiliy hi to him too

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you. Happy new year.

[@michelb5554]

Wow, Great jobe and paint, can't wait to see this vehicle coming back to life. 😍😍

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@POPO-fy9hl]

Can't wait to see more of this car build ...........Beauty

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

Check it out everyone Nick is looking at that charger 500 and watch him wringing his hands he can't wait to get started is that a Mopar man or what dadgummit I love this show

[@novaguy8419]

That is a beautiful car and it will be priceless 👌😎.

[@Chris38908]

I like the one in the movie dirty Mary an crazy Larry loved that car .

[@douglasdailey5998]

355 rear end gears are the perfect all around gear. Yellow and black like my 1976 Dodge D100 short bed.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Very nice car.

[@rod426]

Another top notch video! Addicting it is! Definitely "Beauty and the Beast". Can't wait to see more.

[@jimmyraythomason1]

I hope Eugene has a big enough trophy room 'cause that baby is going to win a LOT of them!

[@earlblakley4910]

Really turned out nice. That's the same color as the charger in the movie Dirty Mary, crazy Larry isn't it?

[@robertorhymes]

The day has finally come Nick is collecting Eugenes Charger 500 from Showtime which is too much fun!

[@eugenecastles7475]

My fun meter has been in the danger zone since watching the video.

[@robertorhymes]

@@eugenecastles7475 Congratulations Eugene you selected the correct restoration team to work on your dream machine!

[@everetmauiman5321]

That's one bad beast I love that car very beautiful car nice car awesome show brother nick keep on making more awesome videos ALOHA my friend from maui HAWAII

[@troydspain1099]

January will be OUTSTANDING!!!

[@rickallen6378]

Very happy for you Nick. Your entire life of working on these cars has brought you to this point and has readied you for this task. Savor every moment; it's only going to happen once.

[@robertharding4166]

Just beautiful Nick. Roger this is a credit to you and your team. Nick you will be a proud man to hand over the keys to Eugine. And Eugine wow. I hope you are able to enjoy this wild ride for for the rest of your life. 👍

[@shanecloyd6646]

Your awesome, like an engine whisperer, you hear what those engines are telling you, to get the very most our of them.

[@petermontagnon4440]

Nick , I bet when Eugene sees her he will be in tears!!!! It is a good thing that we have a long winter up here in Canada!!! LOL Oh Bother from a different Mother you will enjoy this lady!!!

[@larrylindsey1497]

Looking forward to the BURNOUTS!

[@vintagesavoiur]

One rare car there! Perfect and original!

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

Talent and patience for this project. Thankfully Nicks Gararge has it now

[@757warbirds]

looks great guys can't wait to see it on the street.

[@billlittlejohn2331]

The still at the beginning is perfect! The way that light turns the area yellow is spot on! Absolutely beautiful car!

[@chevelle99xify]

Mint wow, amazing !!!!! Way to go !!!!

[@m3horn]

Show time muscle cars has done a nice job on that 69 charger 500 👍👍

[@eugenecastles7475]

Indeed, they have exceeded my expectations.

[@davidvonkrusze4677]

Mr. Eugene amazing......... Beautiful vehicle..... Many many blessings..... This is truly Amazing

[@eugenecastles7475]

Thank you David.

[@garrymelnyk8084]

Luck you Eugene! Thank you to Nick and crew for your videos. The Charger looks terrific. Happy New Year to everyone!

[@jamesmackinlay4477]

It's so perfect I would afraid to to drive it let alone put it together. But it as built to run so when you know all is well with it have the guys sweep the street down LOL and take it out there and stand in it.

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Never seen nick so excited

[@daltonhanleyjr4142]

Great episode

[@FredD63]

Looking awesome Nick

[@dhackens]

WoW that car is priceless ....

[@kingearl2596]

So this guy gets a better then new 1969 Charger 500 - wow!

[@thunderstruck5484]

I remember seeing “Dirty Mary Crazy Larry “ at the Drive-in in 74 this car reminded me of that car Larry drove, thanks Nick beautiful car !

[@NicksGarage]

Great stuff.

[@kenthawkins2418]

I'm with you Thunderstruck54...it keeps reminding me of that movie.

[@PaulJFleischer]

To me, Nick this is one you should be very proud of.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

If it were my car, I'd say store it until springtime and better weather, and DRIVE it home.......that would be so beyond cool to do that!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Such a beautiful car! Congrats Eugene!

[@NicksGarage]

People stare at it the way they do at a sunset at the beach.

[@eugenecastles7475]

Thank you OCG, I'm glad that you are enjoying the build.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@NicksGarage Lies!! No way a sunset could ever look this good! HAHA

[@cozythunder1]

Totally awesome and fantastic looking!!

[@jamesrobinson9062]

Glad you got it back let the fun begin

[@toddmeltsch3797]

Awesome job by Roger and his team. looking forward to see Nicks team bring over the finish line with that orange 440 under the hood. Lol “beauty and the beast”. good one Nick!

[@HammerHeadGarage]

Congrats to Eugene and to Nick! A great day.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@mikestackhouse9001]

That 500 is a real gem and the yellow/black/hemi orange combination is going to be off the charts beautiful! Eugene will turn heads twice, first from the sound of the"beastly" 440 and second the beautiful color and straight lines of a Charger 500. He is one lucky dude.

[@1980bwc]

Not too many people can say they have a brand new that they've owned for 52 years! Not gonna lie. I thought going back to this colorcwould ruin its looks. Boy was I wrong. Its beautiful and DIFFERENT.

[@mobes329]

Very enjoyable video! Thanks!