Passing Down The Family Muscle Car - Parked 38 Years

It's your car now. Fix it up.

[@stevenwright6573]

She was a freshman he was a senior, lol nice! He found the prettiest girl in school and asked her out. 50 years later, still going strong. Sweet!

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@BradLobregt]

The smile on your moms face riding in the car again, was priceless. What a beautiful moment….❤️

[@agunther08]

Okay this is a hoot😊thank you for sharing this. Great family you have.

[@markpayne6803]

I love how momma and poppa had big smiles and momma was in her glory I think the love for cars is in your genes and in some cases passed down it was great to see 3 generations involved in that rebirth of that 68 Roadrunner even though the little one just smiled alot I wish they were my neighbors

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@mikaeldinoto]

This is what it’s all about. Sharing your passion with the next generation. His memory will live on by passing the car on to his children and grandchildren. He was driving that car when he met his wife of 50 years. That’s beautiful. I really enjoyed this video. Greetings from Toronto, Canada 👋🇨🇦

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you, greetings from San Antonio, Tx

[@jamestolson2526]

Best video I've seen and I'm all Mopar great family just a heart warming video..I'd take that 383 out rebuild it slightly modified to 400 hp it's advertised at 335 but closer to 350 you can bolt on 100 hp do a 480 lift cam in it nice 3 angle valve job make it better ..those cars look great with bf Goodrich 50s out back 60s up front Cragar SS

[@mrcontroversy222]

SHARING A PASSION? HE LET THE CAR ABSOLUTELY ROT FOR 38 YEARS

[@mikaeldinoto]

@@mrcontroversy222 He was raising a family and went to work every day for 38 years, didn’t have time to wash his car. Now it’s time for the next generation to take over.

[@mrcontroversy222]

@@mikaeldinoto take over what though? Letting it rot? I wasn’t taking about a “wash” . The fact that it took them two days to get it started out of 38 years shows not real car people. But cool ass video

[@odysseus521]

This story is so refreshing. His son so respectfully accepting the challenge in bringing this Road Runner back to life....and all well knowing it'll always be dads car. Kudos my man

[@blackonepac]

The joy on ur MOM&DADS face was priceless!!! ,

[@michaeldonohue9760]

That was tremendous! The smile on his face and mother’s excitement! How cool!

[@Merylstreep1949]

I love videos like this, Jerry because it shows that there are still people who have good values and cherish history ❤

[@Keepnthem]

I was a street racer when I was a kid in the 70’s and had the time of my life! But now that I am old the most favorite thing about old muscle cars is…. Given the current state of the country today, you can take any group of seniors of any color or any ethnicity, and put an old muscle car in front of them and suddenly the only color that matters anymore is what everybody’s favorite paint color is! Suddenly nothing else matters but the muscle car! It’s amazing and I LOVE IT!! The joy dad and mom was sharing when they were cruisin down the street was PRICELESS! Good luck with the restoration and would love to see a follow up video after yer done! What the country needs is more old muscle cars!!! That first road runner horn BEEP BEEP was AWESOME!!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@jamesrobinson8903]

had a 1970 RR 383 fun to drive.loved watching you folks bring this beast back to the road.

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@David-uu1oj]

Thank you Clarissa, a lot of memories around this car.

[@Jay-ju9jw]

This is the best unscripted car rescue video on you tube! Thank you for sharing your genuine story with the world. Seeing your father and mother behind the wheel is priceless!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you so much.

[@MrAllegiant1]

Agreed. We do alot to say thank you to our family.

[@richarddevoe5871]

Being a Mopar guy and RR owner myself I was loving every second, smiling like crazy watching that ol girls come back to life. Happy memories for them 👍🏼

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

why do all those dodges have clanky valve trains,ahhhh non adjustable rockers,

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

I was thinking it was a ballast resistor being a Mopar.

[@richarddevoe5871]

@@stoveboltlvr3798 - good call, I always had 2 extra in my glovebox

[@zedbear1]

@@sprintcarsandguitars959 This one has been sitting 50 years, it has a reason to clack! The oil had a long way to go to get to the valve stem. I worked in a machine shop and rebuilt my 400 from Satellite Sebring Plus. Only way to get rid of the tapping was to machine grind the valve stem end, using a special measuring device, so all were the same height still in tolerance. A great oil pump didn't hurt.

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

@@zedbear1 i had a 350 olds in my jet boat,had non adjustable rockers. i had a few that were clicking,so i removed the aluminum pedistal and ran it over 36 grit sand paper on a flat surface. took up the little play it had and quieted down the rocker big time. works great on the olds big n small blocks.

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

Great story and what a wonderful family and community! Thanks again, Jerry...for the fine storytelling!

[@thewriter2549]

Glad you enjoyed it. I like the way people in a community help one another, and same with families. I want to tell these type of stories.

[@guysumpthin2974]

@@thewriter2549 jerry is the king of car vids, welp , jerry , whistlin diesel, donut media(James & Jeremiah) ,and scotty the hands kilmer

[@johnmarincic1650]

Great video. The smiles on the parents faces when they were driving in the car was priceless.

[@tomgeorge9025]

Beautiful present to leave your family, and being blessed with 50 Years plus many more with his wife… Happy 50th anniversary.

[@spiritwarrior6350]

a true story of “ love”.. that car… love of family , a marriage and memories of good times in life ❤️

[@jimhardy92]

My father is a retired firefighter . He’s 91 now and still active . Thank you for your brave service to our communities . 4 speed car ! Right on ! That will be a fun one to bring back . Seeing the smiles and good times is what it’s all about . Nice family .👍👍

[@buck546]

I owned a 1970 Road Runner from 1973 -1975. Biggest mistake I ever made letting it go. What I would give to have it back now. So many memories that car held from my young free life. It is amazing how much of your life's memories a car can hold. Great video.

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching.

[@charlesbuendia3371]

My feelings about a 70 Duster I had in 87, 340 blueprinted and balanced pushing 550 hp very fast car for those days 😢 then I had to sell it. Wish I had it now, stupid move.

[@janicegagnon6770]

From Jan's husband. A father that saves his first car for his son, you are a very lucky man. Love this story.

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you, as a father of two sons of my own I truly now understand the love a father can have for his sons. Blessed.

[@stevekozel5253]

What a heart warming story... It's more about a family working together than about a car.... and I'm a car guy (my first car was a 69 GTO).... wish y'all the very best..

[@thewriter2549]

i love the way you explained the story that I found down in Southwest Texas. That's it, what you wrote. I'll be looking for your comments on other videos on this channel.

[@adrianrivera7950]

Took me back many years when me and my pops worked on his 1966 Chevy pickup. I smiled all the way through video. Some sadness after realizing that use to be us. Thanks for sharing

[@marioparedes4936]

Awesome, luv the stories of them, his daughter writing her name in the back seat, the smiles on their faces as they drive down the street, God bless, and greetings from Brownsville

[@rickbareman2263]

True heart and persistence pays off again thanks to all who helped, a very proud moment.

[@briansadler5502]

Hey from Nova Scotia Canada. Nice ride, blast from the past! Reminds me of my time in the 70’s. Also great time and memories with family.

[@GrandPitoVic]

I am so happy for you. You got to receive and work on that car WITH your dad. What a memory brother. Love him like no other. There are not many like him. Your parents seem like they are so great.

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@tonyt160]

Awesome story. My father gave me his 58' Ford F100 Custom Cab. Big glass windows all around. Hes had it for over 50 yrs. i will never sell it. My mom passed 3 yrs ago and my dream was to see them in it together. It runs but it needs some upgrades. Its stillbin their home in Los Angeles and i live in Texas now. Im not financially able to get it restored or just fixed up a little to make it easier to drive (power steering mainly). Hes 76 now and i dont think ill get it to where i want, so he can drive it around comfortably. I enjoyed your video.💯

[@RedEyedPatriot]

His reaction to vent windows was hilarious 🤣 i was born in 82 myself. But my dad was a Car Guy that made sure I was a Car Guy. Good to see people get excited about the Past. Sure Miss my Oldman. Also excellent choice on the Avs2 carb. I put one on my 82 c10 before I Ls swapped it.

[@MusicManBigTimeStar]

That is SO AWESOME!!!!! I’ve got a 72 LTD Convertible in the garage that needs a little help, I hope it doesn’t take that long, but at 61 I’m excited to get it going again!!! I have renewed interest as soon as the cash comes again. Full circle! In 20 years your kids will be excited for their turn. God Bless!!!!

[@jonnieters2306]

Thats what its about passing the passion of old cars and showing the younger generation about the experiences of working on them and God is amazing helping you all get it running again

[@bluesbubba7429]

Wow Jerry! What a great story. My first car was a 1968 Dodge Super Bee with a 383, the same as the one here, except it had a 727 torqueflite automatic. I rebuilt the motor in 1978 in high school auto shop. It was wonderful that the dad passed it down to his son. It was great watching friends and neighbors contributing. Congratulations!

[@opera93]

Thanks, yes.. interestingly, I reneged on my 1968:RR/4 SPD/Green / Deluxe interior / Fan Declutch,etc::: waiting until Aug 1970:: fIRST new car; 1979 Coronet 500/ loaded: a long story , from Dealer next Door ,etc..

[@whodatnunyabiz6050]

So very cool! Congratulations! I bought a 68 GTO from Seguin TX and it has been sitting since 1977. Just got the motor to break free and started it next weekend! 400 4 speed HO car. Again congratulations!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you. Would be cool to see that 68 GTO.

[@Hunter-yc4xi]

You have a 20 carat diamond in the rough there! That RR with all original, numbers matching equipment is a true Jem! The old muscle cars are getting rarer by the day, You have a long road ahead of you, but when you get there, you will have something more valuable than everything you put into it!!!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@donlemme898]

Love,love love this video!! Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this great car back to life.👏👍

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@bbrcummins1984]

I have my dad's 63 E type jaguar and my grandfather's 74 Bronco completely restored, They bring back great memories from my Childhood in the sixties and.

[@biggcory1]

That was a good one Jerry, seeing that ole boy drive his car again with his lady at his side made it 👍👍

[@timhanson2080]

With all the right parts and getting all the help from friends and family it's a winner. Congratulations.👍

[@mattskustomkreations]

What a great family! Excellent help from friends and folks in town. And I’m impressed with Roger’s prep and willingness to jump in. Could not help but smile at the end.

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@cbrSpeedster1]

Such an inspirational story. Your parents looked so happy sitting in the car again which is exactly how I feel everytime I drive my Chevelle. Thanks for sharing.

[@jameshicks4831]

The smiles on Poppa and Momma faces was worth more than every penny in all the banks in Texas. fifty years together is a blessing from God. Only a few good hearted people are blessed enough to last that long. That takes a very special loving and caring couple that can smile after that long. and may they have a few more good ( Great ) years They have earned it. If my first wife had lived the 22nd of July would have been 40 years. and I still miss her everyday just like her last.

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Another great one Jerry! I’m 52 now and he parked his Roadrunner when I was 14!😀 Amazing how the time goes by. Happy for the family. Enjoy!!!

[@kennyhayes8488]

Times like this are priceless.thats special an dude keep this car an pass it down to your son .I would give anything to have one of my dad's cars .he had a white 65 ss Impala.

[@salvicari4433]

Well done, gentlemen. I love the friendship between the older men. Don’t see that too much anymore.

[@tymullins3998]

Glad j was able to watch you and your family work on the old road runner. It was worth it to see your pops face when she fired up. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tomcox2565]

Great video! My second car was a 68 Road Runner. Sold it years ago, but it’s still around. I put mopar electronic ignition on mine. 383 still runs great ! Great family, awesome project. That’s a mopar for ya! 37 years parked and she’s running

[@tumblelake63]

What a cutie couple they are. The grandkids will remember this. This reminds me of the song, 'It's a family affair'.

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you.

[@billstacks9850]

I wish my dad gave me a Road Runner 😂😂 this man is so lucky to have such a great dad 🥲

[@johndee5973]

Love it! I have a 68 Road Runner 383 4 speed. Just rebuilt the transmission and a new clutch. Congratulations!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you.

[@chipperwoods]

The inland shifter won’t go into reverse, might be the spring. Haven’t gone underneath to try to manually shift it yet.

[@johndee5973]

@@chipperwoods Probably from sitting so long. Needs to get oiled and moved or rod fell off. I have a Hurst shifter on mine that replaces that style. Where you located? I'm in Texas also outside Austin area. Glad to help with info. Had my first RR in Matador Red in the 70's. Had many different Mopars for 45 years. Till Later.. Best at Ya's.

[@chipperwoods]

@@johndee5973 thanks for your help, I’m in San Antonio Tx. My dads car was matador red also till the sun got to it until he put it in the garage. I would prefer putting in a hurst since I think some later RR in 68 came with them.

[@davidress8063]

I'm not a Mopar guy, but this brought back so many memories. Rehabbing my Dad's old VW, my old Firebird, so many more. It's the kind of stuff that makes life worth living!

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

That is so awesome the look on your mother and father's face when they took a ride was priceless way to go.

[@chipperwoods]

It sure was.

[@jimmy7376]

Great Video! Love the horn! My dad had a friend that had a Road Runner. He would come pick my dad up for work and toot the horn. My mom said I would stand straight up in my baby bed and say Beep-Beep!

[@jjtt7408]

YOU WERE A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE THEN AND YOU ARE STILL A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE TODAY 50 YEARS LATER MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH 50 MORE YEARS OF GOOD LOOKS / VERY NICE VIDEO , THANKS FOR SHARING

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for your sweet comment and for watching. Good bless.

[@greenNRGinit]

I used to work at an Esso gas station in WV when I was 16. I actually got to drive a 1969 green road runner after I changed the oil and washed the '69 Road Runner. It was such a powerful car. 😉 I really like your story of one that sat for over 30+ years and your tenacity and hope it starting is very inspiring. Thank you for posting 👍👍.

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and replying. Can’t wait to feel what you described. Pops said the same thing.

[@willisroth2871]

My neighbor had his 66 GTO in his garage for 40 years and is having it restored finally.....All the dads had muscle cars, his is the only one that will be resurrected.....Thank you for posting!!! Beep beep!!!!

[@brentmcmillan646]

That’s great! That car deserves to be on the road again and creating more memories with the family.

[@gottliebdee263]

Hmm, it's nice but I'd make it a show car. Why? Well.......... A lot of people seem to forget that old cars are a liability. Headlights are crap, handling is crap and if the unthinkable happens, they will fold up like a paper plane. I'd never give one to my child and would advise them against buying for regular use. First thing I looked at when my daughter came and asked me about a car she liked, "What is the Euro NCAP score"?

[@gregj.gotham4402]

Time capsule the best of muscle cars. Such a great gift from father to son❤.

[@blackvettespeeder]

Awesome guys Great familia and passing down the that car was great, hard work and never giving up pays off, bring it back to it’s glory days, that car is now a family heirloom Best of luck in the restoration, and enjoy. Teach them boys how to take care of her and keep going Thanks for a great video

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@jayyoung5423]

Cherish and love on that old iron. No one else will, master class!!

[@groundhog8148]

With a little tlc and passing it on to the next generation the Plymouth road runner is a sweet ride telling the stories is what it’s all about 😊

[@marcusthayer2627]

The look on pops face said it all. Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahjewell6584]

This is a wonderful 🎉show of "Family" Love, affection, respect and persistence. I love older model vehicles. New cars have no character. Great Job young man. I'm loving this. Continue being a Blessing to your family on this Journey.

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you so much for watching and the beautiful comment.

[@TOBYH]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS, HAVE FUN. I DROVE A BRAND NEW ONE IN 68, NO POWER ANYTHING, 4 SPEED, GREAT CAR.

[@jaywhite983]

This was how we learned back in the days from watching our fathers /uncles it’s great to see this kind of video those young children will always have this memory

[@bentleydonovan4608]

The Best part was the smiles on there faces at end, beautiful

[@gordonstroup882]

This one gave me Goosebumps! Watching the original owner and his sweetheart of a wife driving around in the 68 Roadrunner!😂❤😅😊❤ His son and friends and neighbors were awesome at getting the old hot rod up and running again.... "BEEP-BEEP!"😮😊 Roadrunner!❤😂🎉

[@josephcure7376]

god bless you all!!! one heck of a job!!!! seriously...i got a bit choked up..i know what its like bringing something back to life..total satisfaction...awesome!!!

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.

[@truthray2885]

MAN, they were a good looking couple when young. They STILL are! This video is completely charming.

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you.

[@odiesclips7621]

What a beautiful family!! Congratulations!!!❤❤❤

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. From Texas!

[@FFAdventuresOriginal]

this is so cool; some of my favorite parts of the video is watching the son learn about things we used to find mundane on the older cars, like the flip out vent windows and the headlight dimmer on the floor. All cars should still have dimmers on the floor. Beautiful car, great story!

[@40redfox40]

What a great father son collaboration! Love it! Miss my dad.

[@napoliansolo7865]

No greater feeling for a car guy than to make the dragon roar again.

[@ericthat]

Thanks for sharing your car story on KZbin. I enjoyed this greatly. God Bless

[@CCRider5312]

What a awesome 👏 thing to pass the car 🚗 down to their son and an amazing ending! I hope he give the car the restoration to its formal glory it deserves. Great Story I’ve owned a Roadrunner myself that the engine was built to the Gills by the late Great Maurice Petty so I can relate. Wish I had mine back because that car would absolutely fly and I never lost a street race with it the entire time I owned it. So I have a soft spot for Plymouth Roadrunners and MOPAR Muscle cars.

[@sporty196071]

Kids will always have a connection with the road runner, great car, great story

[@thewriter2549]

They knew the sound of the horn from the get-go.

[@frankvarela8520]

This was pretty cool to watch. Having to get the whole family involved was awesome to see. Thanks to your dad for keeping the car for all these years. My favorite car is a 70-72 Chevy Monte Carlo. I just love that car. I'm 63 and wishing I could get another one before I go. I know they are expensive these days.

[@rickarndt3895]

Bro your little man loves being with daddy he's precious. Little racer of the future.

[@rockatansky1305]

Congratulations, loved the video, great car, and definitely a great family, good luck....! From the UK.

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. From Texas!

[@MrFarmer2345]

Patience of a saint....congrats on bringing her back to life!!!!

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching.

[@jeffkrueger9330]

love the family photos and the grandkids. Jerry you always bring the heart of the car to life ! love the family !

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks so much. To me, cars bring people together, families included. I hope other people will advise me of other stories. The problem is most people call me AFTER the car has been pulled, started, cleaned. I need to be there before the car is disturbed when the excitement is high.

[@richardoliver1303]

Hi you guys are doing the right thing! Don't forget to take pics with mom and the family while you are working on it. You know in stages. I have done the some with my family. It's priceless!!!!

[@Davebobandbetty]

Amazing video, real genuine people doing ordinary stuff which is so heart warming. Thank you

[@thewriter2549]

Well said.

[@jackflores4703]

Congrats awesome job no Mopar deserves to sit and rot I'm glad you and your family got it running again people think that there just old cars but they are members of the family . Love to see what's next in store for the road runner much love and blessing from houston tx

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@haffrods7055]

And that right there is how kids become car people. It didn't even smoke. What an awesome project. Nice job family/friends. I enjoyed this one Jerry

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks 👍

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you sir.

[@joeschmitt8694]

I saw the guy at the end of the video walking up to the car smoking a cigarette and thought....good thing there's a fire fighter there!!

[@bkizers]

That will be a great car to restore. I'm a retired master mechanic 43yrs. Don't cut any corners on your restore it will be worth alot of money when it's done. It could be handed down and it will just keep going up in value. Glad your dad saved it. Wish I kept my 70 Rally Sport Nova.

[@RobertMoore-yy3nw]

Young man is so blessed to receive that gift..Dream car.

[@jamieostrowski4447]

A guy who didn't know what a starter was got this thing running after all these years. Quite a testament to these cars!

[@deankidd1743]

Love this story. Miss my 70 RR

[@deanmosley2900]

I think the look on your fathers face said it all. Great job. To see him reliving his youth was well worth the time and effort.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

Great story!!!! I had a 74 Charger I kept until 2017 then gave it to a neighbor kid that wanted to get it going.

[@teddyburns7379]

I love it, such a beautiful family, a wonderful day for all, gods plan worked for you, it's just a car, but now it's so much more,,,, lm very happy to see happiness teddy

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you.

[@RobertRandin]

That is beautiful being able to enjoy a classic car that your father had and working on it together I wish my dad was alive enjoy him as much as you can God bless you all

[@Wootangtw]

Pretty cool video… awesome you dad saved that car for you after all those years… thanks for sharing

[@chipperwoods]

Thanks for watching.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Very nice story. Love that the kiddos were so excited when it finally started.

[@scotthoehnke4053]

One of the best old car guy videos I have seen on youtube. Absolutely loved it!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you.

[@richrocks1516]

When I saw this was 30 minutes long I figured I would watch a few minutes and move on. I quickly got immersed in the story and fully invested in the rollercoaster of getting it to fire up. Mom and dad going for a cruise at the end was just badass!

[@chipperwoods]

Thank you for watching.

[@danielj1063]

Personally, I always change oil in old engines regardless of colour versus viscosity. Otherwise, a great little heritage vid. Great job guys

[@markbabcock6811]

Awesome. Congratulations. Hope God hooks you up with the right people to restore that and he can drive it restored once. 🙏🏼

[@patricklarkin4389]

Brother this brought tears to my eyes 😭I restore cars and love to hear all the different stories about the cars life. Enjoy fixing it up. Thanks for the share!!!!

[@chipperwoods]

Where do you restore car at? In Texas?

[@shawngansert1973]

I'm glad they finally got it started. Hopefully we'll get an update video on the restoration in the future..