When I Built Christine In My Small Garage

Building Christine in my garage or, when a crazy idea turned into an obsession!

[@eugenejulson8742]

These cars are easy to restore. All you have to do is stand in front of it and say “show me “

[@TrekWorks]

It's funny, after working on the car almost a year, later on I couldn't remember doing a lot of the work. Weird! ;)

[@eugenejulson8742]

TrekWorks Lol

[@cambo1200]

More like “show me the money”!

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@TrekWorks Uhhhhh, thats why you were SUPPOSED to wear a respirator.... Lol. I finally found one in a barn in 2014. She is black where Christine is red, but otherwise, she's right. The 318 poly is cool, but being a lifelong Mopar guy, I am going with a 413 thats dressed like the 383 in the movie cars, with the factory low profile dual quads. I read the book in 10th grade just a few months after it came out. I was HOOKED. The High School parking lot was full of Camaros and TransAms and Biscaynes and F150's, but I found and saved a '67 Dodge Monaco 500 with a 383 Magnum. It is still with me today. King said Christine had a '382' in the book. As a 10th grader, I was reading the factory manuals and counterbooks at the local dealerships and hanging out in the local machine shop learning everything I could from Graham Heath, an old mechanic who personally knew the Dodge family. So Christine really touched my heart as a kid in school in 1982. I still have a copy of the RV Auto Trader from 1987, where one of the movie cars was for sale, for $12,500 I was making 3.85 an hour. And I wept trying to come up with a way to find twelve five. Lol, it didn't happen. But I have her black twin now. Thanks for your time and energy in posting your work with your Christine.

[@thekingsilverado9004]

@@TrekWorks Budweiser has some funny side affects.

[@TheSixfinger1]

There's no way on Gods earth I'd have sold that car! Gorgeous!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

im sure he made a good profit on it

[@deborahrohl7690]

Neither could I

[@phantomblott1]

That just broke my heart that it was sold. I still have dreams every now and then, of my 1959 Impala Sport Coup that I bought in 1964, 348 engine with 335 horse, Bog Warner 4-speed and 3.70 rear gears. Cars of the 50's were so drop dead beautiful, always wanted a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk.

[@Timberwolf69]

To find out that your favorite scale model builder sometimes grabs a wrench to build a real car... I'm amazed beyond words. She turned out really beautiful, you did a great job with those colors.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

That's what I was thinking.

[@jasonlang6360]

absolutely gorgeous I wish they still made cars like that

[@flashy5150]

I still liked the gold air filter covers better, that’s how the “Golden Commando” looked back then.

[@TrekWorks]

Yep but Arnie or maybe Christine herself changed them to chrome plated ;)

[@skinnerhound2660]

You are very talented, I so respect a person that can restore a car and FINISH especially in a two car garage. Looks like you and others made good use of that four door. When you said where it came from I wasn't surprised about the frame. I own a number of collector cars and I don't think I could have sold that beautiful car. Thank you for sharing.

[@vilstef6988]

There were so many amazing and beautiful cars made in the 50s!

[@Wooley689]

Stunning job. I would have had to find a drive-in showing Christine movie and slowly roll in with head lights off. Trippy that would be . lol

[@thekingsilverado9004]

That was done here Locally not that long ago @Beckys Drive Inn. A guy from Sunny Glenn area has a Christine. Was his grand mothers car. Whoever repainted it did one fantastic job. I have a rare 99 new body style SS Silverado truck that ran thru a house in Loveland Texas due to a police chase. Bought it at an auction in Mesquite 3 years ago and her name is Christina kind of a pun off Christine because of how badly she was smashed. My two helpers saw the slow progress of the truck being restored and because I always worked on her after hours and weekends the truck got the pundit name Christina like she was working on herself when nobody was looking.

[@michaelkovach7973]

She came out looking terrific Boyd! I can see you put a lot of love and care in her restoration. Well done!

[@dougabbott8261]

Nice job . Hard work and perseverance prevails once again. Those fins , simply marvelous.

[@glebb215]

Good Hands👏👏👏 Nicely Done👍

[@JazzStrat781]

Wow, you did an incredible job! That is one beautiful Plymouth! I have to say that donor car was so clean, but like you said that lives on in different ways. Best to you man!

[@preban336]

Excellent work!!! She is living again!

[@stuarthall2180]

A truly magnificent job sir especially from your tiny garage, like most on here I'm very envious.

[@martin2560]

Did a 1971 Chevelle Malibu 350 when I was a kid. It was a great adventure plus I learned much. Beautiful dude.

[@TrekWorks]

Ha, my first car was a '71 Chevelle. I had it fixed up really nice and drove it through high school and several yeas after until I got married. I absolutely loved that car and it was practically indestructible.

[@Cole-ek7fh]

so you took apart the donor car, which was fine, and fixed up the one that needed fixing...

[@TrekWorks]

The donor car had a rusted out frame that was beyond repair and unsafe to drive. The parts from it got my car on the road and I also gave a lot of the left over stuff to a local guy here that was rebuilding a 4 door sedan and he got his car on the road too.

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@TrekWorks AHHHH!, "Beyond Repair",,,, those words are a mere challenge.

[@davidcollis4758]

@@TrekWorks You should have used the frame from the first car and completed the second car. Just sayin'. I love the movie and the cars. Take care.

[@maryrafuse2297]

Impressive work and dedication. A lot of blood, sweat and tears between photos no doubt! When we get back to normal it will make a great parade car. Love to see it in summertime Nova Scotia.

[@HobbyLinkInternational]

Wow that was some amazing work and she came out gorgeous Boyd!! Thanks for sharing that journey with us :)

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks my friend, it was a great experience. I've got a few more car stories to put together that I hope to get around to one of these days.

[@kodydusty]

Christine is my all time favorite movie, love that car. You did a beautiful job restoring her, just be careful she doesn't get jealous with the wife around.

[@michaelhintz5870]

WOW!!!! Looks FANTASTIC Boyd!!!!!

[@halfcrazyoldchristianredne895]

Absolutely awsome and incredible. I salute you sir.

[@MichaelSmith4747]

Very nice work! I think it is ready for the Drive in movies!

[@federationshipyard4073]

Awesome Boyd thanks for showing her to us.

[@pleasantdaddy]

Great job! Just beautiful

[@gazwilcox1131]

Awesome work there would love to drive something like that around England

[@chipps1066]

A work of art.Kudos from Georgia!

[@black_jackledemon6298]

Nice job. Central Texan myself. Love helping to save old cars or make cool practical vehicles out of repurposed parts in true hot rod tradition if I can. Wish you luck in your future projects. 😊👍

[@roberthagen7024]

Beautiful ride .excellent work

[@jamescooper5204]

I am so envious of your talent & skills, She went from Rags to Riches, Beautiful old car from a diehard mopar fan, Nice Job Sir, 😁

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, Mopar or no car!

[@bigcheeezzz7135]

Outstanding!!. 👍👍

[@JG40061]

Great job ! First Class

[@xrlent12]

Beautiful work Boyd. Can definitely see the passion you had for this car.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, I am trying to show that even if you don't have a lot of money an a big professional shop that you can make it happen if you are determined and stay the course.

[@mattalki]

Wow, Boyd, I remember you telling me about this car. To see her in the flesh, so to speak, is really neat! You did quite an amazing job with the restoration. She turned out really beautiful. I would have had a hard time parting with her. Thanks for sharing the memories!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Matt, it was a quite an experience. That old car never let me down either. Never had a single thing go wrong and we drove her all over the place. Out of the many that I've turned a wrench on, she's the one I wish I still had.

[@ScaleModelKitReview]

Wow, she is a real beauty,you did a fantastic restoration and I wouldn't expect anything less. I was wondering if you would ever show us your craftsmanship. Thank you Boyd for sharing this awesome work of art. Cheers.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Steve, it was hard work but looking back I really enjoyed every minute of it.

[@richardsgameplay6537]

Wow! What an amazing job! Respect!!!

[@vincentenk4449]

Beautiful job sir!

[@bengaltigers777]

nice job. you lived my dream . mines coming . great video.

[@65blablabla]

Fantastic job.

[@luckyduckydrivingschool3615]

Awesome job! Christine will grant you powers now... use them well.

[@Mack-op1vw]

Well cool, some lighting behind the grill and some music 60s music with a remote maybe.

[@Juan_Doooh]

Beautiful build

[@Popsaircraftdetail]

Great work beautiful car

[@shawnbaraw2637]

Absolutely beautiful and my dream car to you do great work

[@jerrycraig6522]

WOW, good job your car looks great!!!

[@jason681174]

Beautiful car and you did a great job on her .

[@brads69dodgegtsconvertible16]

Well done!

[@bhower02]

amazing work

[@ericverpeten8503]

wouw !wouw! wouw! Thanks for sharing , just awesome !!

[@eg395]

She is BEAUTIFUL! I too would have a hard time parting with her. I have family in San Anton’ and I wish I would have an opportunity to see her in person. Darn.

[@frogdude21XXX]

Very cool!

[@yeshualionofjudah7107]

The donor was in much better shape. I would’ve restored her.

[@Juan-ll6sf]

What's really scary of those 1958 Plymouths is the straight steering column and their weak factory drum brakes. Yes, it must be factory restored. But I would prefer a safer customized classic with reinforced cabin, floor, doors, pilars, and hardtop. Add a Mopar compatible safety steering system, disc power brakes, seat belts and air bags. You'll still have a gorgeous and safer classic to drive and enjoy for thousands of exta miles. A traveling and safety equipped classic "Christine" to go everywhere, including the classic car shows. Thanks.

[@dodge5522]

Man turned out slick👌

[@jerrypeacock2234]

you even found the golden commando duel quads, that's doing it right, not sure about the little kids at Halloween but I bet it scared the crap out of there parents.

[@REDZ28won]

Awesome!

[@pclayton5063]

Sure helps to start with a solid car. Nice job!

[@thunderbird885cc]

Wow, had to be hard to part with that car . Very nice work sir

[@Brumz65]

Beautiful one of my personal dream cars is A Christine 🖤

[@oohgee3093]

Good job 👍

[@paulcochran1721]

Thanks for sharing that! Have you watched coldwarmotors here on you tube ? They are currently finishing up a '60 fury among other things.

[@MrDravenLee]

You did a great job. There was me thinking you only made models :) Christine the best car ever.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool video!

[@ricardoortiz-wn6ff]

Man that was awsome I love the movie...what a beautiful car ....incredible work u put into it that was great u got to enjoy it with ur family

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, she was a good girl and never let us down. The new owner last I heard has had the same experience. Makes me smile to hear that because I tried to do the best I could with what I had.

[@jeffblack4268]

I LOVE this. You’ve built and owned one of my all time dream cars. Great job Boyd! I’m sure you miss it!

[@TrekWorks]

At the time I was really into restoring cars and it was on to the next one. I had a lot of great cars but for sure she is the one I wish I still had. The fun factor when driving her was off the dial. Also now a '57-'58 Plymouth 2 door hardtop even in bad condition is worth a gold mine. They were not as appreciated as say a 57 Chevy so almost all were trashed and forgotten. Personally I think they look better than the shoebox shape of the Chevy. Lower, wider and way better handling to boot.

[@jeffblack4268]

TrekWorks I agree. I love the silhouette of that car. It’s the “if I hit the lotto I’m going to buy one” car.😄

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@TrekWorks Lol,,,, did you say "better handling"? WaaaaHaaaaHaaaa,,,, I guess compared to a 57 Chevy maybe,,, but my Gawrsch,,, all of these old boats just float and squish around on a curve. Lucky for Christine she got torsion bars up front. THAT, makes a big difference. But still. I just had to put in my two cents. I have tried out a set of 17 x 9's with BFG G force T/A's and some updated KYB's along with a 1.5" swaybar from a police suspension setup, and that has made my '58 FAR more sure footed,,,, but a V6 Challenger that weighs 400 MORE pounds, will outhandle my "Dark Christine" any day. But the Challenger goes home with its head hung low when it comes to attention from bystanders when the Black Christine is on the boulevard.

[@TrekWorks]

@@patrickwayne3701 I got the better handling quote from a car magazine that test drove the Plymouth brand new in '58. At the time, it did handle better than most other American cars. With the Fury setup, it was faster than those old shoe box Chevy's as well.

[@biggcory1]

Clean machiiiiiine 👌

[@daveross5314]

Dang why would you sell her shes gorgeous

[@wildbill1230]

My hat is off too you. Well Done !

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Excellent job , you had a nice car to start the resto with. So hard to find them now for reasonable prices.

[@TrekWorks]

I bought it for $3,500 at the time. Now you'll pay $10K easy for a 2 door hard top that's a rotted out hulk.

[@skyrizione8811]

Thanks for not butchering this gorgeous car.

[@svenmartin840]

You save her. And I hope the new owner. Keeps her new. Till the year 2163. Where in my sci-fi book. My person that i made. Has a 1958 Fury where his Great 6 times before he was born. Found every 1958 Fury. That was built. To keep her as new as possible. With some modern parts. Like disk brakes. Power Steering and Power Brakes. And a Hemi Engine. And he uncovers her. And his sons,nephews and grandsons. Have kept her new as possible. Old Plymouths never die. They just find new homes. To be saved

[@robertmorris2573]

That was a great ride. She was a beautiful car.

[@jrsgarage7623]

I love that car. I always thought it was autumn red n ivory white. Maybe thats the 56 chevy 2 tone colors

[@joemcmillan2089]

Nice!

[@bingosunnoon9341]

My dad had a 57 Fury wagon. I can still recall how awful it smelled when the engine was running. Twelve mpg if that.

[@kenswitzer4133]

How many six foot tall trophies do you have now? She’s beautiful. Hope the new owner will cherish and baby her. 👍🇺🇸🤙😃

[@MrChief101]

Mighty damn cool.

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Very nice

[@daverodkey]

Sweet !

[@jeffjames4064]

What a beauty👍👍👍👍 I gotta ask, what was wrong with the parts car?

[@courtneyhall7140]

beautifull.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

I’m you did a beautiful job it looks great I remember my dad had one of these years ago and he sold it for like 600 dollars before this car was in a movie awesome job beautiful you need a set of Christine plates although I imagine someone or all have them but you kept at it and have a beautiful car I imagine the body work was crazy hard she’s so long and it looks strait as a arrow

[@TrekWorks]

Yep, I spent a lot of time block sanding those 10 ft long quarter panels lol!

[@keithshively843]

Hey Boyd - love your attention to detail! Amazing as usual! I was just watching one of my favorite KZbin channels and thought of you - (after seeing this video) - if you don't already know of it - I thought you might enjoy it. Iron Trap Garage. Thanks for not only being an inspiration but also sharing your knowledge.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

What's the channel Keith?

[@keithshively843]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Hey - the channel is "Iron Trap Garage". Matt does old school hot rod builds - always has great stuff to share and has a killer garage. It's like going back to the 50's or 60's - cool stuff! If you're into that check it out.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@keithshively843 Just subbed them and said that you sent me over. Thank's Keith

[@keithshively843]

@@THROTTLEPOWER Hey Tim - glad you liked it - it's one of my favorite You-Tube channels. I check'd out your channel - keep up the good work! Keith

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@keithshively843 Thank you very much Keith!

[@LiamDillon]

1:1 scale build! Nice.

[@llmyth007]

so this is a 1 to 1 scale kit right??? how much does the model kit cost??? =)

[@redlion9199]

Very nice build but the 318 I don't believe was made in1958 Maybe a 292 hemi or 312 . 318 was late 67. To 1999 ish. I'm older I have seen both. But forget the larger motor. So if I'm wrong sorry, I could ask my old Mopar friend but time has ticked on by for him. RIP brother!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Someday, I want to do a project car. I'm very much into old Japanese cars, especially the ones that were never sold in the states. I'd need a garage first...and time...and money and...

[@1pcfred]

I fixed up a car without a garage. I don't recommend it, but I'm just saying because it can be done. Really all you need is a couple trees, a rope, a pulley and a tarp. You throw one length of rope between the trees with the pulley in the middle and tie another length of the rope to the middle of the tarp. A spray can cap makes a great tie point. Then when you want to work on the car you haul the tarp up with the rope in the pulley. Takes 5 minutes to get it setup good. I've setup tents too. The rope and pulley is a better deal when weather hits.

[@kurk1701a]

THAT IS one fine car she looks so good and all the work you put into it,is mind blowing, but it must have been so rewarding , Are you thinking about doing this again with another car ? Wow again beautiful car!!!

[@TrekWorks]

Maybe some day.

[@miketurner4871]

Good job! What type of paint and spray equipment did you use?

[@TrekWorks]

Old fashioned Dupont single stage paint and a basic gravity feed spray gun. I was on a tight budget!

[@jimburig7064]

Well, she's already red. A good start

[@curtissimpkins]

Nice i just love classic cars.

[@mantismodels1207]

"Ok...show Me".

[@Krommer1000]

Ha! You just beat me to it. :-)

[@thepumpkingking8339]

I see your "Ok Show me" and raise you with "You cant Polish, a Turd"

[@harveywallbanger2899]

Mantis Models Let me tell you a little something about love. It has a voracious appetite. ... You feed it right, and it can be a beautiful thing, and that's what we have.

[@harveywallbanger2899]

Krommer1000 story of your life. Why don’t you jerk store and get a second hand jerk.

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@thepumpkingking8339 it's not 'turd',,, Will says it as 'toid', "You know Pepper,,,, You JUST can't polish a toid" (It was here, that I believe he signed his own death warrant with her),,, and Pepper says: "No, but the boy DOES have good hands".

[@forthwithtx5852]

Awesome work, Boyd! Were the gold air cleaners and valve covers stock? Shame the beautiful 4 door had to give up the ghost for a rattier 2-door, but it was worth it. Did you see the Christine build on Graveyard Cars?

[@TrekWorks]

Yep, the 318 Fury setup in '58 had the silver painted block and gold valve covers and breathers. There was also the 350 Golden Commando that year. It later became the 383 and after that the raised block "RB" 440.

[@FrankieKato149]

Looks greats what was total cost of rebuild

[@TrekWorks]

Not too bad cause I did alot of the work by myself. If I remember it was somewhere around $6-7K but that was also several years ago.

[@andrewdrabble8939]

She is a work of art Boyd. Talk about a sexy car

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, back in my day we would refer to a slick looking car as a straight up legit "Tuna Troller". Don't think that's quite as in these days ;)

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@TrekWorks I have worked in San Antonio and got to enjoy the Riverwalk one evening for dinner. Beautiful town. I hope things are staying sane down there.

[@ladamurni]

You need the License plate: CQB 241 Great car man! I wish that one day.... ohhh forget it I am 56 years old.

[@bustyrandit]

Age ain t nothin but a number, go for it.

[@TrekWorks]

@@bustyrandit Yep, I'm the same age and I'd do it again right now if a car came along.

[@rapscallion3506]

So you've graduated to 1:1 scale?

[@generatorjohn4537]

Did you restore this car while working a full time job? Very nice restoration BTW.

[@TrekWorks]

Yes, at that time I was working a lot of 10-12 hour days. I was just really motivated and a few years younger lol!

[@raymondj8768]

wow YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON HER SHE LOOKED GREAT AND IM GLAD SHE NEVER SQUISHED YOU BEHIND THE WHEEL HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@jamesburris4078]

The old girl sure turned out beautiful... Are you still in SA? I'm just outside of Victoria, and love Mopars way before they became popular...

[@CycolacFan]

Very impressive work, especially paint and body in a home garage. I’m curious why you needed the donor four door, if the engine from that needed rebuilding why not rebuild the original one? Aren’t the interiors very different from a two to four door, why not upholster the original coupe seats? Hoping you didn’t junk the sedan purely to takes its dashboard...

[@TrekWorks]

The engine in the two door car had a cracked block so I needed a new engine. The sedan had a severely rusted frame that was too far gone to fix and be safe which is why I felt ok about parting it out. The seats in the coupe were reupholstered and that's what I used. You can't use the sedan bench seat in a two door because it doesn't flip forward to let people get in the back seat. The good parts left over went to a local guy who was rebuilding a 4 door car so nothing usable went to waste.

[@CycolacFan]

TrekWorks good to hear, thanks for the reply. Again, lovely work on that restoration.