THIS Is The First 69 Dodge Charger I’ve Ever Taken Apart!

Before we can get back to work on our 1969 Dodge Charger this week, we have to fix our snow cat, WHISKERS!
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[@WDDetailing]

The 57 Bel Air collab is going to be the restoration of the century 👀 cant wait to see what you do with it

[@RobbyLayton]

I am pretty excited for Sure!!

[@davidayers7796]

Glad you commented, makes it's easier to go find your channel since *ahem* somebody didn't put a link in the description

[@CADDYLIFE69]

I’d love to have this beauty. Did you all get into it?

[@charlessorocco2900]

@@RobbyLayton Got an impersonation @muttgs. I reported them but gave them my phone number. Didn't think it through. 😕 didn't give out my address.

[@jamessands2190]

@@RobbyLayton Robby I think it needs a new color one of Mopar's bright color sublime green 💚 or or the purple 💜 can't remember the color name it's plum crazy purple I believe

[@s.gossett5966]

I like the idea of mixing up an upgraded green. Something that nods to the original, but with some modern pop.

[@Beastyluke123]

The lighter green go green would give it that pop like you're saying, while keeping it a color that was available from the factory

[@haroldvenables4305]

I used to be an auto glass installer and nothing is skechier then watching Robbie and Hillbilly pull that windshield knowing it's rariety.

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

Robby is being dramatic. Summit Racing shows replacement 69 Charger windshields for $299. With this car being a Hellcat swap the original factory issued date coded glass isn't important.

[@MrChrissy1r]

A lot of people don't realise that glass, all glass, gets more brittle as it ages. I have been handling using cutting glass since the mid 60's and often get people ask me to to cut or trim a piece of their own glass for them, this I do but always stress that it is at their own risk. With old glass I always warm it to at least room temp too. I was at the Glass and Glazing exhibition in Washington in the 80's and also been 5 times to exhibitions and glass factories in Germany.

[@jeremywimer8842]

The seat belt brackets on the visors are for the shoulder straps. In the late 60s Mopars they were not retractable or auto adjusting, the brackets were there so you could store them up out of the way when not in use.

[@jessepitt]

A lot of cars in that era used the same seatbelt setup.

[@dandudeck1908]

Apparently the shoulder straps in the Charger had been removed somewhere along the way. Otherwise, you would have had to unhook them to get the visor off. My Dad's '69 Chrysler Newport still has the shoulder straps hooked up there. I don't think they every got unhooked, not even once.

[@fourutubez7294]

It's great to see Hilly Billy's confidence in front of the camera grow

[@0verboosted]

I was thinking the same!!

[@bondobandits3441]

The degenerate smoking some camels

[@jimdavison4077]

I know what you mean, it's ironic how a person who is so self assured in so many other things just feels lost when you put a camera in front of them.

[@tracker1955]

Since I'm old I can tell you that many Chargers of that era were painted a dark almost olive green, so Hillbilly seeing brown isn't so far off.

[@stevewilliams3051]

Hey Guys, I live in Indiana and love barn/field finds. Something to really look at is the undercarriage on that 57. The Midwest is heavy wet and nuts/bolts will be rusted beyond tight. The other issue we have is our grass grows high and traps the moisture against the belly. Have a blast on the road trip and be safe!

[@davidward7781]

Hillbilly is underrated I don't think people realize how mechanically inclined a guy like that is

[@mendonesiac]

I agree -- but then again, did he just put 90 weight into a np 241?

[@Kyle_Lowrey]

They don't call him hillbilly for nothing. He's got all the hacks. It's like he carries a 10mm in his back pocket at all times.

[@LionkingCMSL]

Being I owned a 1975 Plymouth Scamp painted Forest Metallic Green I can confidently say that is the same color and you should repaint it to the same color.

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

Robby, it’s hard to describe how much I appreciate you restoring my 69 charger. I know it’s in great hands, let me know when it’s ready. 1M!!

[@davestevens4263]

He’s sending me to pick it up for him , just a heads up & im bad with directions & might end up at my house here in ca . Lol

[@dbrown8388]

😂

[@hotrunny]

It's Most likely going to live here in Arizona for a few years first.

[@blackshirt4ever02]

@@davestevens4263you mean my house in Kansas

[@4speed3pedals]

I went to the WDDetailing channel. The V on the front of the hood being silver means it originally had a 265 small block and not a 283. The V for a 283 was designated by a gold V. If it is the original, it will have an oil filter canister instead of a remote filter as the 55 version of the 265. Big improvement for filtering and oiling. Be aware, if you actually restore it and use the engine, you cannot upgrade to a camshaft without a slot on the rear jorunal without combining the 2 oil feed holes at the rear bearing tunnel. All tri-fives used the slotted cam. If upgraded as is, you will pay dearly for cutting off lubrication to upper end of the engine. It would be nice to see it restored and not turned into a retro mod. This car is one fantastic find. Danchuk is pretty much out of business. If you need restoration parts, Cars Inc. in MIchigan and Ol' 55 aka East Coast Chevy in PA are probably the best place to get new parts. Cars has the original pattern material for interiors and they stamp correct gauge sheet metal as well as fill in with some import metal. Your daughter is a real cutie. ; Your daughter is a cutie.

[@alanheather8441]

Great video shows how good you and your team are at car repairs ,like the content keep them coming

[@tanashaffer2413]

My husband and I restored cars. He was a stickler for keeping the original color. There is usually a plate in the engine doghouse that says original color or vin# some times gives a clue. I was not a fan of keeping original everything but I came to agree with color and I'm sure Robbie can mix up original color with some flake or super glossy that will make it original but better.

[@larrybe2900]

Most anything metallic is a good look. I've seen metallic green and it just looked classy.

[@johnbize5736]

I think he should paint it the original factory brown.

[@robertheinkel6225]

What I hate is when the exterior color is changed, but the door jams and trunk are left original

[@jdunlap6551]

Since it’s not stock restoration anything goes. Dodge had an orange so how about how about candy orange?

[@sterlingungerman5474]

“But for right now, we’re still dysfunctional” Me too Robby. Me too.

[@TheDavalope]

Paint it such a dark candy purple that it almost looks black until it is in bright light or sunlight! Awesome!

[@TheDavalope]

Silver flake base with very thick candy dark purple and extra clear.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

It's coming along nicely guys. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@leiser71]

as a retired heat treater I think that gear wasn't tempered correctly after it was hardened thus leading to breakage (back in the day our shop heat treated the parts for Hurst Shifters)

[@stevebrengosz1825]

Also 40 years of abuse

[@mjh123crh]

Shifting into low, or trying to shift into low range before coming to a stop will cause chipping and breakage also.

[@sc4105]

I would paint the Charger the original green. Go crazy with the paint on the Snow Cat.

[@diyfferent]

Definitely Metallic Emerald Green! That would be my choice. It would look soo good.

[@craigbrown4504]

The seat belt clip on the visor is for the shoulder harness storage the shoulder harness was separate from the lap belt and you could just wear your lap belt without the shoulder harness connected and the shoulder harness would be stored right along the bottom edge of the headliner clip into the visor clip it had a piece of elastic that kept it tight and a chrome wire hook to hold it in place it would be stored there and if you wanted to use the shoulder harness you would remove it and clip it into your lap belt

[@Stevens_EDC_Reviews]

It's definitely green. I'd go back to the factree color for sure. Good job as always guys and gal!!

[@jfnoevil]

Enjoying every videos one after the other. It's great that you get parts from Bombardier's native land Québec. Now a little french prononciation. When you say Québec you don't have to pronounce the letter " U ", it's a silent letter in the name Québec. When you see the letter " E " with a little slant hat " É " it's pronounce " Hey " always. So if you want to say Québec properly you say " Kaybek " instead of " Kwaybec "... Cooolio thx to the crew and keep'up the good work and workout. 2023 is gonna Rock !

[@sebastiend.5335]

Exactement! ;) *Prononce= pronounce

[@jfnoevil]

@@sebastiend.5335 tabarnak LOL

[@TheOriginalMrB]

Never thought I’d get a French lesson while watching a guy called Hillbilly talk about how a transmission oil bottle farts when empty enough. 😂

[@BigHeinen]

Hey Robbie, the 241 transfer case was manufactured by a company called "New Process' and was used in Jeeps, Chevy's, and Dodge 4WD's. Bombardier just used them as well. BTW - it's green!

[@waggy401]

I'm not sure what case that was, but it wasn't a 241. The 241 uses a chain between gears.

[@michaelolsen8835]

The windshield rubber on a factory install uses 3m 08509 bedding compound on the bottom and 1/3 of the way up on both sides, and in both upper corners. They also used clear glass sealer between the glass and rubber in the lower and upper corners. Glass companies tend to use nothing or urethane and they always leak.

[@ArizonaSusan]

Robby, when you get your 2nd container, may I suggest the covering be attached to the outside edge of each container instead of the insides. This will keep the weather and its elements off the top of each container.

[@gord7025]

They make a roof for them that turns them into a building. I don’t know if he wants them spread out that much though.

[@murphymmc]

There are several ways to "dry in" those container roofs and losing about 16" x 40" of potential covered storage is a big deal when you already have too many vehicles exposed to weather.

[@Pablo17]

Whiskers needs a lick of paint guys, well done Big Dinner for the weight loss mission 👊💥

[@kiwijeff3964]

A full custom paint job!

[@claudeoldfoggy7118]

I love how you include your wife and kids. You and fabrats are so endearing.

[@JABBO56]

I love the idea of you restoring the 57 Chevy. I'm a retired 66y/o trucker with an obsession for 57s. I know you will make it beautiful.

[@ronjenkins6674]

Repaint it the factory color. There is a tag with the factory color in the engine bay. :) When I was young I had a 69 charger that needed a lot of work, but I didn't have the money. I left for the Air Force and didn't take it with me it was so messed up. The rear frame was bent over the rear axle, but it was equal on both side and it was still driveable but it looked bad. I remember sleeping in the back seat when I was too inebriated to drives, it was really big compared to today's cars. I can't wait to see the Charger finished.

[@detroitdiy]

Looks like green to me, I think Hillbilly sees the brown in the green. I hope you go into some decent detail when you fix the right front crash damage. Great video, guys.

[@apollo5751]

Hillbilly is seeing the brown in the metallic.

[@stephen-oi3nz]

Love yer honesty and Hard Work!

[@gr3ndl3r]

I love the wheels that were on the Charger. The first new car my mom and dad had was a 74 Dodge Charger. It was lime green metallic with Cragar SS wheels, powered by a slant 6 with 3 on the tree. It was supposed to be my first car, but, as often happens, life had different plans. I would love to find a 74 Charger one day, but that's one of those, "after the lottery" things.

[@psg6314]

Taking the car apart is the fun part of the rebuild and the hard work begins to put it all together again, great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@karena-keithjensen6662]

I love the projects your doing, however I miss watching the day to day collision repair that you used to show

[@petermcclenaghan2254]

Hey Robby, I love the "Top Banana Yellow" Charger from the movie "Dirty Mary Crazy Larry" so that would be my color choice! Look forward to seeing this one done! All my best to your whole crew!

[@timhenson4815]

Yall are great !!! That charger is gonna look so nice when done

[@denniskemnitz3771]

That snowcapped is Kool. TLC.

[@terrallputnam7979]

It was definitely a green car. Those Sea Land containers are going to help you keep the shop clean and well organized. You have several projects and you need designated shelves for each project.

[@gophersk]

I'm with the boss lady. That green would sweet.

[@wadericker4795]

If that Charger is all original, a numbers matching car, then I would paint it back to original color!

[@mikemiller3007]

Not an original 440 car. Also heard them say it’s gonna get a hellcat motor😐🤷‍♂️

[@bear44mag]

I love to watch. Your Charger build series. If I had the money and a good back . That would be my dream car to build. I think I would take it back to the factory green.

[@scssarge4409]

Candy Apple Green with Gold Flake would look brilliant.

[@bobcarry4820]

Make sure you treat Hill Billy and Dinner well. Without them the show would not be such a success.

[@andyrbush]

Love the jokes at the end. You guys must be working 24 / 7 to get all that stuff done. Great video.

[@TX_BADMAN]

I am your latest subscriber and I used to race a 69 charger most weekends at drag strip in Mansfield TX. You will not believe this but I remember every single peace of that car your took off. I also remembered the problems I had with it and could only smile. Thank you for takeing me back and I look forward to watching more of your older videos.

[@aaronwoodbridge7979]

That Green looks great with Black all day long. Happy New Year's keep up the great work

[@donbearden1953]

Robby, I always look forward to seeing and hearing your daughters jokes! Shes a doll!

[@trentmoseley]

Please do the original color. Would be so awesome!

[@chrismccue6493]

So cool that you help your brother out and he helps you.

[@justindorado8152]

keep up the great content you guys thanks

[@pmae9010]

Please go with the OE green, so much easier down the road if something happens. AND, it's a really nice color.

[@Quad_Awesome]

Yes, Go with the original Green.

[@stevemcgrath8546]

They day that all of you (Matt, Rory, you guys, etc.) were up there in foot-deep snow removing all of that equipment that the contractor got stuck out there, I knew that you got your money's worth out of HillBilly when he got that skid steer running and drove it down the mountain. Keep up the good work, guys, and Robby, I hope you're matching him $ for $ on his 401(K) plan!

[@mwb3984]

Robby, go for the Dodge Factory paint color Medium Blue Poly B7 2020. With a Black interior. I remember what that looked like, BITD. My teenager buddies and I considered the Charger as being The Muscle Car. Can't wait to see it when you get done.

[@b.r.3232]

Dinners lookin good! Keep up the great work! Whiskers works! Yaaaahh!

[@charleswinner6805]

Sweet charger. The color is definitely green. I would go with a more custom color.

[@brianpulstsr8680]

Have you thought about buying a diesel heater like they use in boats and RV's for Whiskers? (Yes, you'll have to install a small diesel tank somewhere.) Very inexpensive and possibly a lifesaver.

[@kentmckean6795]

14:10 That piece is for clipping the factory shoulder belt to for storage.

[@andyrobotham4797]

That is definitely green! Keep up the great work everyone, love your channel!!

[@reddog543211]

Great video guys....little one is so adorable !!.... so cool watching the charger get disassembled ...thanks for putting up all this hard work !!

[@cute_claire]

Good to see Billy being more comfortable in front of a camera. Great video guys.

[@marcz2483]

I will be looking forward to the 57 Chevy build. That is my dream car. Look forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@babydilla11]

As a retired OSHA compliance officer, you should have cut that bit with Hillbilly being lifted to the container roof by the forklift!

[@izzyday6907]

Is there anything Hillbilly can not do? Good job !

[@markpickel5397]

That sure looks green to me. I’d like to see a candy apple green paint job

[@stevenbrewer9983]

I really loved watching the Golden Nugget build but im really excited for the Challenger build. It's going to be a beautiful car when it's done

[@kiwijeff3964]

I'm off to check out the 57. Look forward to this build.

[@timahern22]

Robbie i personally think that plumb crazy purple would be VERY cool on the Charger

[@vaporbill2843]

Plum Crazy and Sublime are my favorite Charger colours. Paint codes are 2210 for Plum Crazy and 2128 for Sublime.

[@wofahrterdennrum1184]

Hey Robby, since you are a body and paint shop, how do you think about a bare metal / flat black (black out all chrome) finish on the charger? Fo me this would be a dream come true. Hi from good ol Germany! Alex

[@brianhaygood183]

That would be really impressive and show off his tapping skills.

[@lilred-emax2027]

Yes that metal bracket on the sun visor is for the shoulder belt which is separate from the seat belt. The other end is attached to the ceiling. For the door glass technically they come out and back in as a single unit. I think you have it now but it's a pain. Or you can remove that rubber piece at the top of the quarter vent window and slide the main glass up past it

[@dustymojave]

My uncle Jim was color blind. One time we went out to dinner with them. While sitting waiting for a table, my brother pointed out that Jim was wearing one brown sock and one green. Sure enough, he was. His wife said that he did that often. Jim said they can't be different colors. He had another pair just like them at home. He also didn't understand what all the fuss was about leaves turning color in the fall. He said they still looked the same to him. Obviously Hillbilly is also colorblind. The original color on that Charger is dark green metallic. A friend of mine had a 68 with a 383 and an automatic in the same green. He also had a 68 Roadrunner Hemi 4 speed in metallic blue that was featured in multiple magazines in the late 80s/early 90s. It was GREEN. F8 Ivy Green, to be precise.

[@randallsmerna384]

I would imagine that one shouldn't shift between high and low while moving. I believe it's the shifting while under load that caused the ring to get destroyed. I bet the mating edges of the other gears are also damaged and have burrs and are sharp. Those should be inspected and filed as well to aid in its meshing. You may also want to change your shifting habits....

[@alexislaisney3404]

Imagine harder

[@randycook7226]

green with a gold stripping your all doing great work you were in Idaho a couple weeks ago Virginia road from west side of the old highway and the road goes to lava hot springs i work with the road and bridge department... good job on wiskers...someone said paint it like the A team van that's a good idea..and good looking charger...you have a great team...hillbilly and dinner and the boss i can't remember your other worker--s...keep up your great work keep having fun at your work...thanks for your video's..

[@TheOldaz1]

Interesting transfer case rebuild. That charger will be fantastic.

[@rachelleborland4774]

Im really enjoying this build. My mom had a New 69 dodge charger It was white. IT was standard on column. All 3 of us girls learned to drive it. She sold it in 2000.

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

14:10 Yep. That is for the shoulder belt when not in use.

[@jamesdavid5997]

My favorite old school car is a Bel-Air.. at least for looks... So you e got my vote to see the restoration. Sweet cars yours getting your hands on... Awesome content

[@michaelferrando4122]

FACTORY GREEN...IMHO....ENJOY YOUR FAMILY/FRIENDS/SHOP. PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS IN THE NEW YEAR..

[@grantbuxton]

Sport coup! Sweet!

[@jessealvarado6939]

Whats up my new family showing some love and learning more about yall and I must say Yo Dinner you got this brother yes sir👊🙏😎

[@paulhall170]

I could pull car apart, easy. But it'd never go back together properly; love watching you folks work!

[@scottgoss9561]

Absolutely paint the Charger a beautiful Black!! I went to high school with a guy whose parents were very wealthy. They bought him a Black Charger that was absolutely stunning! A beautiful car!!

[@MidniteLiquid]

I would go back to the original color which looks like Dark Green... paint code F8. There are so many gray, white, black and silver cars all of the time anymore. I think Dark Green Metallic with a lot of clear would look gorgeous! Add the white R/T Bumble Bee stripe at the rear and a black or dark green vinyl roof to match. It would look tasteful and elegant.

[@jonpett5806]

You guys do a great job ! Paint it the green !

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

storage containers fill fast and can be hard to get to items in the rear.. side doors are not hard to put in and well worth the effort... I know we are up to three...

[@marklar7551]

I like your black blue silver combo Robby so I think all of your rigs and give aways should have that scheme. I like the high gloss flat I see on some new cars, but your silver should always be the shiniest metallic silver or chrome. So some stripes or two tone on this suped up beast would be great and do everything you can to keep it from rusting again. 👽

[@j.crenner191]

Great to see the organization! The shop needs a white board for the long list of projects that are half done! I can't keep track any more

[@jimdudder7450]

When I restored/rebuilt my '69 back in the late 70s (had been wrecked) and also using parts from a wrecked '68, I strived to keep it as original as possible. Rebuilt 440 and painted/reupholstered the original factory black. I still to this day, try to keep everything as original as possible. LS swaps etc. are not original and to me, updates with computer/relays/sensors just makes for more things to go wrong and cause problems.

[@haroldheia7949]

Most of the time I would say stick with the factory color . . . BUT, it rocks in that yellow. When you picked the charger up, we loved the color. After all, you must have some left over nugget paint! 😄

[@kennyroland9391]

Great work team. I see a color green.

[@chrismccue6493]

What a dynamic crew you guys are awesome. I just want to say I would love to win the Charger . I wish you were in Pa because I have a 03 Mercedes that I would love for you and your team to fix some scratches and detail it for me love your work. You take pride in all your work and that means a lot .

[@chrismccue6493]

I can't wait to see the 57 Chevy that you guys hopefully will get and work on one of my favorite Chevy vehicles 55 56 57 . Best model out there

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

It's green and it should 100% go back to that stock green. One of the best classic colors on old mopars!

[@Mrintelligent2025]

Your daughter is so funny . You all are AMAZING. Thanks for sharing my friends.

[@davidk4940]

Folks, do not give this car away. It is an investment. In a couple of years, you take it to Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale and make a fortune. I have fond memories of this car in high school...in SF...on the hills. Bullet.

[@davegerrard6857]

It would be a good idea to install some good lighting in the storage container before you start filling it with stuff!

[@lordmugglestone]

the two storage container with center canopy kits are nice. I want to do that also for my property. There's good YT videos on putting those together, and any mistakes they ran into and fixes...

[@muldoon493]

Robby - disregard this if you already know, but you may want to install some exhaust fans / ventilation in the storage containers to prevent condensation from forming inside the container and getting items inside wet.

[@theburtseoni]

Paint the Charger the original green color! That's my vote! Then, will be looking forward to the work on the '57 Chevy project!

[@timmochka]

13:56 my vote is for original green color!

[@Rickybobby12]

That's awesome 57 chev Belair is my dream car I can't wait to see that car get done