Super Rare! 1970 Dodge Coronet Convertible 4 Speed - 440 tear down

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[@nickpanaritis4122]

Hey, All you viewers in" INDONESIA". I see that you are all watching this video very much. Please comment if you viewers have any questions. Thanks for watching.

[@qanada]

Nick Panaritis you will be surprised where else you have viewers from. many thanks from Almaty, Kazakhstan

[@muhammadpamungkas1588]

Nick Panaritis God job 👍amazing work💪

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Ualikhan Mamyrbayev. Thanks for watching from Kazakhstan. WOW.

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Muhammad pamungkas. Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@alexandrocastalo7335]

Nick Panaritis I watch all u'r video. Love it...

[@Australia-ky7kx]

'I'm old school. I'm in no hurry.' I like that attitude because it shows care, attention to detail and respect for the engine.The dismantling is to be enjoyed like cigars and whiskey.

[@biglon62]

I have been building engines for 34 years! Love you attention to detail and your passion for the old iron!

[@dondressel4802]

My second car at 17 years of age was a 67 coronet R/T with a 440 magnum motor Sadly I sold it for 600 dollars and it was pretty much in mint condition with 62 thousand miles on it Damn

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

this guy and his wealth of knowledge, incredible. wow I've said it before ........ I C O N

[@stevepuyear2738]

AMEN to that! Absolutely spot on comment. I just love to know as much as what he has forgotten over time.

[@michaelcuff5780]

Man! This gonna be such a cool rebuild! Im 58 yrs old so i was around when these were on the street.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

The real rarity is in that the car isn't completely rusted out. One hell of a nice car being restored there, the 440 is a great, smooth and torquey engine. Mated to a manual it'll be a blast to drive.

[@woytowichb]

I like that.. “Take it off slowly and observe what we’re doing here..” Great advice!

[@claudiokauffmann]

Really liked!!!, He quoted: "Why dont you use an impact wrench?, "Hey, I am old school!" Remind me one of my father's friend, an old man, engine assembly supervisor of GM of Argentina, he was obviously a mechanic, an old school mechanic!

[@johnchlanda5772]

Nick smiling like a kid at the toy store. 😂😁😎

[@jojodiver8706]

Now this is the kind of show I'd watch and not have to groan. No grab ass. No throwing snakes at each other. No bullshit engine "won't start what do we do" drama. Just real mechanics acting like real mechanics.

[@craiganderson9819]

The sound of the engine was amazing and beautiful.

[@shanecloyd6646]

I, hope I, didn't type anything, that may have offended you. I, have nothing but respect, your a dedicated hard worker and a master mechanic, great teacher. I, apologize.

[@DonnaChassie]

I like the guiding voice, describing what Nick's doing.

[@jdtv...9134]

Nicks garage is 486 miles away. I literally hop on the highway and drive straight up to Canada from Pennsylvania 🙏

[@79tazman]

The 70 Superbee and Coronet are one of my favorite Mopars

[@Hot80s]

I'm in awe. I love that rare model. I owned a 70 convertible road rm27 383 4-speed car( 1 of 157 ) that was upgraded to 440+6, air grabber & dana 60. I sold it in 1993 in montreal's auto hebdo for 7 grand running & driving. It makes me sick how overpriced my favorite cars are now.

[@deadfreightwest5956]

That block is clean. My mother had a '67 Belvedere II station wagon with a 318. After 20 years of short trips, the man in the engine wanted out. I pulled the valve covers and they were packed with a weird fibrous gunk. Ditto the oil pan, which had a little clear area around the pickup. When I scraped the gunk off, the steel was rusted. There was rust on the main caps as well!

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Nice to see unusual cars like this can still be found and restored! Seems like all of them are museum-quality at this point...

[@347chas]

Hi Nick, you have just got another subscriber over here in the UK, love your workshop & the cars you work on.

[@NicksGarage]

Glad to have you on board. Thanks for watching.

[@347chas]

Been a V8 lover since the 70's, love to watch you do, have passed your KZbin channel onto Nutty Proffesor Transmisions on Facebook, he's a builder of 727's & 100% Mopar man.

[@427yenko67]

I love Nicks "forensic" analysis of the engine...He sounds like a coroner doing an autopsy of a body.... :)

[@alexandermgarcia6910]

I’m soaking in all this information like a sponge This channel is great and it’s easy to understand My dad had a 1970 Cuda drag car 440 magnum/ automatic I’ve learn so much from channels like this I’ve come to realize how Mopar has infected me with passion and pride I love my country and it’s muscle car history You got a fan Nick Alex Garcia Boston Massachusetts

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Alex! Great to have you here.

[@clintonsmith9931]

In the very early 1960s at a small service station in Texas where I was visiting a friend , a man stopped to fill up with gas . He was driving a new Dodge with a 440 engine , 4 spd. He said it wasn’t real quick but it was real fast and then he was gone.

[@tattoo62]

I have been a diesel mechanic for 20 some yrs maybe longer and over hauled alot of gas and diesel engines. The first one i redone was mine and spun a rod bearing after that rest was fine but i wish i could of learned from you !! You do a great job !!

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

I love that front end. It looks so mean. I'd rather have a 440 than a hemi just my preference.

[@TheDustysix]

Better for a daily driver.

[@mopar92]

Nick Garage along with RoadKill is what a reality show should be. No drama just reality. Sure there is some drama on getting parts on time etc... but this is quality. Keep it up.

[@gerhardpretorius5983]

No Ausie v8

[@williamjones4483]

My first car was a 1969 Chrysler Newport Custom w/383 cu. in. engine. I had several other Mopars after that, including a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring w/318 cu. in. engine. Seeing this one sure makes me long for those days again.

[@raymondmelendrez3590]

I enjoy watching u get into braking down with such passion, your THE MAN NICK.

[@shawnniles3006]

Great vid! My dad had a 69 cornet 440 4 speed he bought the day he came home from Vietnam in Oklahoma city. Have lots of great memories of my head slammed in the back of the seat. Looking forward to the next vid!

[@michaelmarks5012]

What a great episode! Glad someone finally saved a one of 16 beauty. Very fortunate that it still has what appears to be an original engine in it too.

[@mark006868]

It's also One of One with light blue factory big block stripe....

[@1967davethewave]

I read a story some years ago of a guy that found a '70 Coronet R/T convertible setting in a junk yard in Canada that was an original Hemi car. He bought it for what seemed a ridiculous $1500. It didn't have an engine or trans. He restored it. I remember the car because it had power windows and disc brakes. Stuff that was rare on any Coronet back in '70 much less a Hemi car. I think that was in the early '90's but I'm not positive. It would be worth way more now.

[@5.0_life30]

M Marks Power windows in a 1970? Might have been aftermarket

[@nickpanaritis4122]

That_Ford_Guy. Chrysler had Power Windows as a option back in 1970, but this car in my shop did not have this option.

[@1967davethewave]

I own a '57 Imperial and it has factory electric power windows that are so powerful and fast that Chrysler gave them a rubber joint connecting them to the regulator so they wouldn't kill or maim anyone!! I said electric because I know GM was using oil pressure as earl y as '50 or '51 to power hydraulic cylinders to power windows and seats. Other manufacturers may have been as well but Cadillac and Buick are the only ones I have personal experience with.

[@kevinburk1670]

had a 70 coronet with a 318 same blue drove it to the bone yard with 300k on best car i ever had never failed me

[@stmichael4655]

These are my fav's!..i've a A.Z 70 Coronet ...was 318 auto...gonna be a 440+6,18 spline 4.10 S60 wit U.S tool chassis stiffeners..

[@Sarge-R1]

man i have little mopar engines in my blood very nice video to watch

[@unclemikeb]

AWESOME. I'm glad this old girl is being saved. Too often people without the means intend to restore a valuable car but never have enough money. A guy on my road swears he has a super bee convertible that had a factory Hemi engine. I saw a coronet body convertible on the property but can't be certain if it is coronet or super bee. he says the hemi is in a garage wrapped plastic. The car has a 440 in it. I tried three times to convince him to advertise it but he just will not let it go.

[@shaynebaldwin9806]

So happy to have found a Canadian channel as good as this! Big plus that you are Mopar fans. I have a more modern Hemi custom that I have been working on for the last few years. You guys do awesome work!

[@fonhollohan2908]

My first car was a 71 Coronet Superbee with a 440. I believe I was 16 years old in 1976. I wish I still owned it. If I did it would be in mint condition today that's for sure. My was jet black and it was a hard top, Standard of course. It was a four barrel and what I recall the most it that it drank fuel like you would not believe, that was why I got rid of it, but she sure was fun, I know that much!! for the year that I owned her.

[@kennethmoore7337]

I remember working on my 383 magnum. Wow long time ago I was 16 then and still mopar fan!

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Kenneth Moore. I worked on my first engine when I was 17 years old, and it was a 383 Mopar engine. Long time ago. Thanks for watching.

[@cmj20002]

That is the coolest year for the coronet. Love it.

[@shakey2634]

Looks like another gorgeous day in late May in Canada!

[@MaffettMotorwerks]

Man love the sound of a 440! Great vid!

[@bobsilver3983]

The body looked super clean and solid coming in.

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Thank you, Nick. Please consider making a video photographing the complete tear-down and reassembly. It would be awesome.

[@jolujo5842]

Such beautiful lines. Just like the 70's Challengers. Timeless design.

[@jdmrok20]

man I love this show!

[@waynejohnson3812]

Nick, you are the bomb!,..when I find the old 50's chevy pick-up I'm looking for,...you are the guy that's gonna tune it. I love your dedication!!,...I'm in the wine biz,,,hopefully we'll do a deal.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Wayne Johnson. Let me know! Thanks for watching

[@dustinmcintosh6799]

Very excited to see this car completed!

[@MortuMoturi]

Awesome find! Thanks, Nick!

[@michaelm00n88]

NICK is sure to have fun with this one. Go NICK and the crew. I like old school

[@brobicho]

Not alot of people know that the Hurst shifters were guaranteed for life...Ship it to them and they will rebuild it and send it back.

[@acts2211]

Good to know my hurst shifter is getting sticky in my Roush Mustang not sure what the problem is...

[@danielnadeau3409]

Nick knows his shit

[@daveogarf]

LOVE that he says, "Volve cover"! Giggle material.

[@guymcleod432]

Hello Nick sorry I don't No your last name. First of all I finally found out who Nick' garage is I live in Florida and I have seen your stickers on Old Mopar. I am a master technician for Chrysler, Dodge For the last 35 years. Relax they run fine I happen to overhauling transmission the first time I seen your sticker and the second time. All Canadian cars tell me buddy is that where Mopar's go to Die And you brought them back. lol I have worked on just about every engine that the US makes Mopar is my second favorite. lol happened to be A FORD man. Yes I have a tag of the front of my hot rod that says Mopar eater. lol 830 In the quarter Small block well Cleveland also have a Windsor that's just bad to the bone I put the Cleveland in because it was a flat ass HEMI killer. You are doing a great job. I decided to sending you this note to say I respect you for bringing my dodge and Chrysler Back to live. Well done. Be well my friend.

[@AndreSantos-wr7sj]

That’s the true mecanic station.

[@kencope4902]

Hey OILY MAN ..! Hello from a fellow GEAR HEAD Canadian in Denmark !

[@pgtmr2713]

Can't wait to see this thing all fixed up!

[@killerkane1957]

Nice. R/T came with 440, 440 6 pak, or Hemi. That airbox under the hood is a real gem. I’m amazed they only took the hood scoops.

[@zibusisohadebe5281]

This is amazing

[@Angel-en2ks]

Beautiful engine

[@EgolifterTJB]

what an awesome video, this is probably the best cars channel on youtube

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, G!

[@paulinaauliyalubis1280]

It,s a surpres

[@wisheye1]

Love this show!

[@thomassmall4511]

I Had /owned /a 67 Dodge Coronet when I was a teenager

[@dondressel4802]

Thomas Small hey I too had a 67 Dodge Coronet R/T when I was 17 in 1974 It had a 440 magnum motor with a torque flite automatic transmission I got my first ticket going over a 100 mph by the highway patrol here in California He let me off for a 65 in a 55 because we both knew the same people I’d say I got lucky on that one

[@dano4572]

double thumbs up for you and that car! i have not ever seen that particular body with the side scoops.

[@zibusisohadebe5281]

I wish I could live with such people in my life ,omg I love all this 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mworke]

Who's the young Buck helping out in videos - your son? He's a lucky one - being able to work and learn from the master!! Wish I had that opportunity when I was his age.

[@colinslater3088]

Beautiful car wish I owned one!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

if the engine was a virgin there would be an insulation material between the valley pan and intake manifold that was like home fiberglass insulation. i have found that years ago from working on them.

[@enzo74753]

You just won a new subscriber. Fabulous car

[@NicksGarage]

We’re glad you found us. Welcome.

[@shade98765]

Great Observation on those rods....I was hoping you would bring that out, That ride will make a beautiful piece of Mopar History brought back to life! Thanks for sharing....I envy your job!

[@killerkane1957]

dwight fry - mmm I don’t know about that! I’ve owned several. The 6 pak rods HAD to have a dedicated damper with an offset weight. I happen to have a set of rods and a damper in my parts room. Often special duty 440’s came with the 6 pak rods and damper just to use up parts. This is particularly true of post ‘72 motor home engines. Yes. I have one of them too.

[@IvoPoblete]

Seems to me that this is gonna replace Roadkill. At least in my case, as I said. Hope it does!

[@jolujo5842]

Sweet car!

[@yourhandlehere1]

I actually towed a big rollback truck like that with my 68 Corolla. It was broke down in the Taco Bell drive thru. I pulled him across the lot so I could get some tacos. Dude laughed when I asked if he wanted me to pull him out.

[@juniormccloud2530]

I'm glad to have found this channel. You do amazing work , keep on keeping on Nick

[@NicksGarage]

+Junior McCloud We're glad you found us.

[@kingcuda3190]

thanks for the video.. nice to see old cars saved.. ill try to save some of mine 2 .. :) sum day

[@nickpanaritis4122]

KING CUDA. If you need any help, give us a call. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelcuff5780]

This car can smoke the rear tires for blocks at a time whenits done! Keep watchin! Lol!

[@FanelliRestorations]

anyone who got their panties in a bunch when the one guy said "hemi 4 spd" he wasn't referring to the engine, Chrysler corp made the badass 18 spline A833 4 spd trans that went in hemi cars and could be optioned (if I recall correctly) to non-hemi engine cars, hence a Hemi 4 spd trans

[@Gus_Gus_Gus]

So beautiful. Great works guys

[@lioneljoseph8043]

yo nick you got a new subscription

[@NicksGarage]

Glad you’re on board!

[@AZDESERTWRANGLER]

You said “ GO SLOWLY AND OBSERVE “ that should be on a T shirt for young people. Your a genius.

[@Mightymerc1]

Very cool car! Looking forward to the update video.

[@timdav4548]

cant wait for the dyno run nick

[@BM-wr7nx]

Love those shifters

[@kennethconnors7532]

love seeing your down to earth shows,, need more like this

[@NicksGarage]

+Kenneth Connors Thanks! Stay tuned, we'll make more.

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

I'd like to say something about "rare cars". Once upon a time you could order a car from the dealer. If you knew the codes you could pretty much get whatever you wanted. 50 years later it's a classic, a unicorn, a very special car. Well that may be amongst the car purists but in real life it's different. My fathers car is a great example. He liked big Chrysler's, 1957 thru 1973. 300s, Imperials, Newports. The "BIG" cars. In 1976 my Dad got himself a 1973 imperial. But he wanted it to be a bit different. A 2 door Imperial, with 300 hood and trunk lid. It was a difficult job, but I ended up building 3 of them. Black and gold, gold anodized Center line wheels and 440/472 V8s and reworked suspension. This could be considered a classic. My wife 1962 Thunderbird, a classic, but with a 427 sideoiler engine and a modern C6 heavy duty tranny. Re worked suspension, I would not allow my wife to drive a car that was lacking. But it is a classic. You can tell were I'm going with this If you like it drive it I for one wouldn't judge. The way of the muscle car will never die. T.

[@davidcollis4758]

I'm old school just like you Nick.

[@jpbmarshall8449]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting. Keep it old school Nick.

[@stang89617]

NICE !!!! Have never seen a Coronet...

[@222foont]

Nick's Engine autopsy!

[@ronbridges678]

Hey Nick I am a new subscriber to your channel and I love what you do!! I traded my 03 Dodge Ram 4X4 pickup for an 03 Mustang Terminator. Although I have reverted back to my Ford roots I still have an 03 Durango SXT 4X4 that I won't part with. Stay strong my Mopar brother. I really appreciate what you do. Open a shop in Texas and I will bring Mustang Sally for you to freshen up! Much love and respect from Ron in New Braunfels Texas!!!!!!!

[@NicksGarage]

Welcome to the channel, Ron.

[@BTandKM111]

Goddamnit what a beautiful car!!!

[@nicks7768]

Original carburetor? Unbelievable!

[@johnnyzonta5173]

Looking forward to seeing the completed project...great show

[@noway2708]

goose bumps Nicky

[@smartalec2645]

Fantastic machine!

[@scdevon]

That 440 was a way better street engine than a Hemi. Stock for stock, you could whoop almost anything on the street with this car in 1970 and I don't even like Mopars all that much.

[@varietyyachtsvessels6769]

Great video and great Channel Nick. Thoroughly enjoyable!

[@NicksGarage]

Much appreciated!

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

Only 16 made by Detroit absolutely unbelievable ......wow

[@acts2211]

Anybody who is a Gearhead must subscribe to Nick's Channel on KZbin it's an amazing Channel. The workmanship and the Rarity of the cars coming through Nick's garage is stunning

[@AnomalousOne1401]

Lotta work! I've seen worse. But it will be a gem when it's done.

[@smug8567]

She's gonna need: Plugs, points, bearing's, valves, rings, starter switch, ignition wires, water pump, fuel pump, oil pump, clutch, clutch bearing's, clutch plate, brake lining', brake shoes, brake drums, radiator hose and radiator hose couplings'...And I'd give 'er a good wash, too.

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Smug Smugly. Oh yes for sure and lots more.

[@geeterman98]

i always love when they say 'rare' and it's expensive now. since back in 1970 this was a failure of a car. Dodge would have made a million of them IF they were ordered. no one wanted a convertible drag car so they only made 16.