The final welds in restoring this 1969 General Lee Dodge Charger for Northeast ohio dukes Part:5

finally right...the last part in restoring the metal on Raymonds 1969 dodge charger that he used in his shows as the show and get away car. it was in need of major restoration and in this video it is the final segment in completing all the metal work

[@mrpurcountry]

Chris is a magician, that's not afraid to show us how it's done.

[@lukesnyder9816]

Probably the best charger video ever. Thanks for taking the time to make this. I love watching you resurrect these cars.

[@mittenstategarage9093]

I love that blue 68. Gorgeous 😍

[@vuch9208]

I had to put the battery charger on the garden tractor battery and had some time to kill before trying to start the tractor for the first time after winter. The grass is over due to get cut. It was a perfect time to watch one of your videos, which are very enjoyable!

[@ModelA]

Dang Chris!! Very well done. Repro panels are always such a pain. You make it look easy.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Great work brother! 😎🤙

[@kellvarnssen7443]

Agreed. You're doing some great work on your '68 as well.

[@edwinjstephens4958]

Hello there cowboy here you are a relief to watch a craftsman at work and yet you're so young can't wait to see where your journey takes you if you're that maticulus now I can just imagine where you'll be creatively in five or even ten years another Chip Fuss or even better keep doing what you're doing and remember always be safe healthy and happy God Bless we'll be watching 🤠

[@gman2974]

You are definitely NOT lazy. Perfectionist, yes! Always enjoy watching the master at work.

[@garryhatchett775]

It’s a pleasure seeing a craftsman at work. Great job Chris.

[@bradleymadosh911]

This is what i came to watch was you doing metal work. You are varry good at it and show how to work with new junk metal lol. Im just glad they make it so people can fix there vehicles right

[@danielnorton8090]

Absolutely the most informational step by step guidance for the correct way to fabricate aftermarket sheet metal to the proper gap placement on a Charger restoration. I watch Welderups videos when I'm doing my own fabrication work in my shop.

[@joebacarella2829]

The tips this guy shares with us resto guys are Priceless, on all the tricks to fitting these panels and getting perfect fit, not many people share this info. Welder settings, pie cuts and all the other stuff, he is a wealth of knowledge, and he shares it with us, just awesome. Chris just tell me why you are not buying every repair Charger you can get your hands on, putting them in this condition, with all new panels and flipping them, they have to be worth about 20K _ 30K each as they sit, am I right on the price, it seems like one hell of a business to me. If I had the money, I would build a shop, buy every Charger I could get my hands on, sell them in what ever stage the customer wanted, and employ you for the rest of your life, enough said, you rock.

[@lt.columbo5919]

Chris is looking pretty good with that "Bo Duke" hairdo...Nicely Done.

[@stlbrian33]

Chris keep up the good work. Love watching you restore those Chargers.

[@wadegray1671]

Thanks for the tips and the trick of working with metal you do some good work I really enjoy your videos keep up the good work really appreciate it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dirtcheapgarage2094]

I’m happy I came back to this video after a year of collecting parts. Currently still building it but I wouldn’t have been this far without watching this channel. Your tips and tricks are sinking deep into this 21 year old brain! Thank you for passing your knowledge Along man!

[@keithwight856]

Well I just bought a 68 Coronet 500 yesterday and it’s bad but I don’t care it’s mine it’s the car I wanted so let the work begin. I definitely appreciate the work you do and I’ll be taking notes thanks for putting it out there

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Love your work. You are the charger man.

[@speedtrapp219d2]

Who wouldn’t want a charger done by you brother you truly care about craftsmanship and quality anyways a guy can dream lol

[@GeekAndSon]

Such great work! Like you said most people won't notice the details.... I do! 😀

[@blucheer8743]

Feel lucky to get this kind of info Chris is an awesome Mad tin man! it’s what I really love about KZbin!

[@richardbrowne1217]

Your a good teacher, Chis! Great video! I learned something new! I hope I can remember it later. "BRAIN FART!" "JOKE!"

[@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546]

Dammit boy! You damn sure know your chargers!

[@bradleymadosh911]

Wow i cant believe how beautiful Smurm looks painted. Holy shit you are good at everything

[@brucegrunert2941]

wicked workmanship

[@shanewright6958]

The car is coming along nicely 👍👍🇨🇱

[@CrankAddict]

I think the best part of these videos is Chris showing us how he has to modify repro panels to fit like factory ones.

[@kellvarnssen7443]

I think they're probably fitting BETTER than factory.

[@christophernoto]

Yeah… No. Really, the factory panels didn’t fit so well, back in the day! 😂

[@nobodyspecial6436]

This guy’s attention to detail is second to none!!!! He is ( and i mean this in a good way) borderline OCD which makes for amazing results…. One of if not the best on KZbin

[@ldnwholesale8552]

To fit like factory ones were supposed to fit. A chap I know has a 69 Charger with poor panel fit. An unmolested rust free never been crashed car driven and registered since it arrived early 90s

[@regal105]

Factory mopar quality wasn’t exactly…. Quality

[@rod426]

Chris, you're a master of sheetmetal!

[@vincebulwin8888]

Just love to watching you work and about time you posted a video young Abraham Lincoln lol

[@Chris38908]

Man I would love to have one of your rebuilds in my garage .

[@yosefmama1136]

I know you can't always show us how you do your magic, but I really appreciate it when you do, and I know every person here appreciates it and can learn from the guru. Thanks for your efforts.

[@stevecanyon23]

Love your videos, Chris! It looks so easy. Thanks for showing how it is done the right way.

[@rajcam80]

You have a ton of talent! I have a 1971 Pontiac Lemans GT-37, which I am going to use the tips, you share ,on my car. Thank you!

[@alanvango5677]

Your so skilled and talented chris well done mate really enjoy and appreciate your knowledge and expertise...Alan watching from the uk

[@kikurass322]

Sensational video Chris, I've done many restorations, currently on a 83 SJ Cherokee and watching you helps me resolve some of the issues I have with my rig. I have had to do a half turret and watching you allowed me to get it done. Here's the issue I was having, the new turret (from another rig) was 5mm too wide, watching you slice etc allowed me to get it right. So even though I have been doing cars for many years, I can still learn and I love you for that. Thanks from down under.

[@pappybigbearUtqiagkia5840]

Remind me my younger days. Now 78. Sons run body work shop now. But done this. Lots of rebuilds. And time. People in my area knew. Car will be my shops for over a year for complete of frame rebuild. 👍👍👍👍Great fab work man.

[@richs7362]

Could never understand recreating the "Duke's flying threw the air and crashing" thing but can appreciate the Chargers. Went threw a couple 68 & 69's myself. neat cars!

[@bradleymadosh3596]

You do some nice work. I bought a welder because of you and your work. I love practicing welding on things. I would love to do the work you do

[@brianmaynard7320]

Chris, the body work you do is f'n amazing!! Learning a lot. This should transfer directly to my Bronco and piecing that together!! Thank you for ALL the tech tips!!!

[@SB-yq3sn]

Always great videas

[@d.l.b3452]

Chris you are incredibly interesting. 🇬🇧🥇🧐👍

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

This is a great series Chris, lots of detail, thank you!!!

[@normziccardi4337]

Awsome video.

[@terryford9837]

Your attention to detail makes all the difference. A job well done sir!!!

[@garyballinger7372]

Great job Wildman....Love it

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

Learned a lot!

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Chris thank you for the video I enjoyed it like usual

[@DoubleRRestorations]

I'm always learning something on these metal working videos. Thanks Chris

[@alfoncesmithe]

Brilliant Chris, your attention to detail and the time and care you take is sublime, working your magic

[@pda49184]

Craftsmanship personified.. Brilliant work Chris..

[@chrisbetter9806]

This guy is the best thing that happened to any old charger he's worked on!

[@paullittle2037]

this man is the charger goat

[@djc8541]

You are an artist of the highest calibre, I am in awe. 👏

[@petecrabtree6734]

🦅🇺🇸💪😁👍 great video as always keep on keeping on

[@johnlee8231]

Thx for taking us along. Your sharing helps push me to take the time to make a nicer fit on my panels

[@jamiemineer4879]

Great show learn so much God bless you Chris

[@76charger63]

That blue 68 looks awesome, can you show us around it on one of your vids!

[@cougariog8817]

Love to watch this talent. Good work bro.

[@terryschnereger8531]

Santa has seen my welds, and he is getting me a grinder, lol.

[@edsmachine93]

Beautiful work Chris. You are truly a fine craftsman! You're always willing to take the high road and the extra step to make it perfect. I have alot of respect for you. Great content. Thank you, EM.

[@paulknight1879]

It is fantastic and amazing watching u working on the cars and bringing them back to life again, so so amazing please show us a lot more of u doing more of it ok thank you....

[@dougwilson9636]

Awesome videos and great tutorial on the art of metal fabrication and massaging. Thanks for taking the time and effort to put these videos out for us!!!

[@berndiggidy4560]

Great work Chris! Love the videos and tips.

[@markbrown6236]

Great video, turned out great.

[@rodneybrand8521]

Hey Chris..i really like the longer videos and the way you explain every detail of this build..i hope Ramon appreciates the effort you put in this car..the car looks better than new...the body is solid as it can be..i hope we get to see it when it is completed and i hope he don't jump it...see you on the next one Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mightymikethebear]

I agree with Chris that this car better not be jumped. I think the car, when finished, should be used as a street driven show car. Drive it fast but take care of it.

[@GrahamDallas]

Awesome as always Chris, I like that you point out the criticality of your own quality control, of which yours is highly tuned.

[@thomaskidd3794]

Man your work is outstanding, wish you lived in Mississippi close to me cause you would definitely get mine to work on no doubt about it !

[@scottwright388]

First time visitor here...I think I'll stick around awhile.

[@WillyMcCoy50]

Finessed that to topflite statuses's! Definitely upper crust. Dodge Coronets are vicious sleepers!

[@danstewart8218]

CHRIS!! You can buy a flange punch, ie a button holer that will cut/punch out the holes you are currently drilling for the spot welds. They are usually air powered and will save you a ton of time over drilling holes which is a real PITA!!!

[@RobertBrownbrowncone]

Awesome to see you do your thing!

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 👍🏻🤙🏼 always takes time to fit it altogether properly to get a great finish 😀👍🏻

[@ricjames3259]

Nice work Chris!

[@Ridendrty]

Chris you have probably worked your way to become the best Charger metal fabricator on the planet. I tip my cap…

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

As always Great job . I agree dont jump the car! from a Dukes of hazzard nut 1🏁

[@carverphil1]

Smurf is a beauty...

[@patdeeker7463]

Awesome work Chris

[@cj8172]

Pure art. Awesome

[@black88coupe]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@williesimpson4552]

Keeping up the good work 👍

[@criscoscorner3791]

Awesome job

[@c3dk]

Great work (again :- )

[@brokennutsgarage]

Love your work bro 🤙🤙🤙🏁🏁🏁

[@junkerup]

Thanks

[@scotttracey3748]

Not much to say other than perfect thanks for the update.

[@user-KrackerJack]

I like that color 🔵

[@russclewley6945]

Big Ditto on the jumping Part!

[@joel4491]

Great video

[@dennissanborn3159]

great to see a youngin saving cars. ni had a 69 super bee 440/6 + a 62 ply. 2 door. (318)

[@jasonvanhorn2052]

Should do a reveal with Ramon

[@pontiac6978]

Can't wait to see the 69 A12 Coronet.

[@waynegouin939]

Thanks Chris!

[@putinkhuylo]

How to build a Charger in 497 easy steps. Your results may vary...if you're not Chris Birdsong. These videos are pure reference material!

[@DScaglione.]

Rock n Roll !!!

[@6thsenseofhumor983]

The house looks nice in 1975 Hemi orange

[@racer67]

A+

[@jasonthunders7571]

Junkerup is too deadly!👍

[@pappybigbearUtqiagkia5840]

Right now I'm still doing things. Bought police cruiser and a wreak 2021 hell cat and transfer over for my grandson 21st birthday in July hopefully 🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙im complete. Have sons helping. Said I'm old and slow. 😂😂😂

[@jlletaw1954]

That's a nice blue for Smurf

[@billrobinson3508]

Hey Chris, Nick @ Nick's Garage needs a hand with the 1970 R/T Charger that just arrived at his shop. Needs lots of new metal panels.

[@billrobinson3508]

You're the person that can save the day and ... Charger