Will This Ratty 1969 Dodge Charger Drive 100 Miles Without Incident?

It's the final installment (for now, anyway) on Ralph's 408 stroker powered '69 Charger! So far, so good. Now if only I could fix that horrible driver's seat...

[@clembob8004]

This is making me feel better and better about my plans for my somewhat rusty, hail dented and other assorted dinged and dented 73 Roadrunner. It's actually not nearly as ratty as this Charger, so it's going to remain as is other than some (actually quite a bit of) mechanical/functional work. It still has its original paint and stripes, so it's really not a bad survivor.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome! I would rather spend 20 hours on mechanical improvements than 2 hours on body and paint work - but maybe that’s just me…

[@pcbullets8726]

What an awesome car! Agree with you 100%, these cars are meant to be driven. It's like, what are you gonna do? Save it for the next person? Nope, drive it and enjoy! I prefer stuff like this one with a little character, no white gloves needed. Thanks for taking us all for a ride!

[@heritagefarms552]

Great video as always,I I’m fixing up my first mopar a 1966 satellite it’s been sitting for 25 years, but should be back on the road soon, your videos have helped me so much thank you

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@0004612]

Cool I miss my 67 Satellite. Hopefully I can find it again someday

[@DannyMartin-k1f]

I’ve watched all your videos on the Ratty Charger and many others. And because of your knowledge, personality and unique commentary style in these videos, I can say that watching this particular one was so satisfying! I was so happy to see this footage. The way you shot it, cut it - everything. I love that Charger. I’ve wanted one since I was 14 and I’m 58 now. This made me so happy. Thank you, man.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. It was very satisfying for me too. Haha.

[@billbranch1403]

Couldn’t agree more brother same here except I am 56 years young

[@r.hill.2369]

Great cruise, great music. Rock on! Car is a badass!

[@xlmi7021]

I dig the 70's stance...it fit's the car like Daisy Dukes on Daisy Duke! Yeeehaaaa!!!

[@cliffhaupt5413]

The paint job on that car is like my 69 power wagon. When I bought it, it was flat black. After I pressure washed it the truck was mostly red with some black streaks. I liked the look so I left it like that.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

They did a lot of work to get it back to this point. I really like it.

[@joshuajesch7154]

I'm going to miss it 😥. I love 68-70 chargers so so much. Please bring us another Jamie. Love your videos.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You won’t have to ask twice… I’m literally bringing another home as we speak! 🙂

[@adamhoffman3687]

I think most people don't drive old cars because they are scared they might have to think. New cars are like an appliance. Set it and forget it.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Yup!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s definitely part of it…

[@rexkean]

Love those Chargers! The only downside to them (in my opinion, short guy problems) is the location of the inside door lock! It leaves bruises and scratches on the back of the arm when ya go to throw your arm up on the window! You know, to look cool cruising down the road!😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Trust me, I know… I’m driving a different one across the country right now 😅

[@magpiemak5981]

I agree 70s stance is great. Chip & Boyd weren't makin' wheels when muscle cars ruled the streets. I love this charger. Wouldn't change a thing! I run the same stance/wheels n tyres on both my 2nd and third gen Firebirds. Love your channel

[@0004612]

Indeed. Those wheels are one of my favorites. Takes me back to 1985!

[@Ross046]

Saw an interesting marketplace ad yesterday. "Build your own B body". It was a '66 Charger belly pan. Cowl,sills,floorpan,front and rear frame rails.Intact. This is what we've come to.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Wow…

[@Ross046]

@@DeadDodgeGarage The worst thing was I immediatly thought of the '68 Coronet 500 'vert ad from a few weeks ago. They had just drug it out of the bushes. In two pieces. Hooked on the the front and left the back half behind.

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

And I bet they wanted $10k+

[@Ross046]

@@YouveBeenMiddled $2500.00 for the starter kit.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

@@Ross046 🤢

[@beljames1563]

It would be fun to take the old 66 route out of Chicago to LA then up when you get that car. If you did I would meet you in Tulsa and buy your dinner. Im sure life dictates a more direct route home tho. Anyway be safe and have a fun trip. Looking forward to footage....nice cruise music btw.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Some day I have to do a 66 trip. It’s been on my list for a long time, naturally…

[@ralphnagy9261]

A.K.A CruzineddieDJfor hire.(DJ'ing since 1985, mostly Rock''Roll & Muscle Mopar Cars. A very successful 100 mile run to Olympia and back Jamie. For once in a long while I can drive my Ratty Charger again. Every other Mopar Fan, I hope you do your research, ask a lots of questions, there are no dumb questions before you have a Bad Experience like I have had with my Charger. Yes, a very expensive lesson at that. Well, I know I have a Ratty Charger but that's why I also have a Ratty Steering wheel. How many of those have you seen besides mine? In the seventies my friends '70' Charger had a steering wheel like the one I have, it works. Good Job Jamie, can't wait much longer to get it on the road again. Brother & Sister Mopar fans good luck with your projects or just drive the wheels off of it. Always "Mopar Or No Car" That's a big 10/4. Over and Out.

[@wesbuhr548]

I agree 70s stance is great. Great trip. Always good in a mopar

[@idiotsavant53]

I ha Tor Red 69 R/T 440 Charger. I towed a fully loaded tandem U-haul trailer from Minneapolis Minnesota to San Diego California without incident . And a year later back to Minnesota. Only problem I had was rear axel bearings. First one to repair was in Auburn California and the second one to replace was in Salt Lake City Utah.

[@p38kris]

Nice! 440 noises in the first 2 minutes. Love the videos man

[@steveash9831]

OMG! There you are! I thought I would never see you again! Just because I am running from the law, shouldn't mean that the Feds should come after you for bantering with amazing me on KZbin! Ahhh, don't worry... looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open for the rest of your life, really isn't that bad. Great to see you again my friend! However, the video was so-so.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Agreed - on all counts 🤣

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome car! Sure wish I could afford a ratty 69 charger again!👍

[@JimmyLoose]

You have the OPTION of buying ethanol free gas straight from the pump!?! Ugh. I have to do the old, separate it with water trick here in CA if I want any of that good stuff!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes, but it’s ridiculously expensive, and at the closest station that has it it’s low octane only so like… it’s basically useless. I’ve never tried that. It sounds like crazy science. Haha.

[@forterierocks]

Love the look! I'd clear coat it and leave it as is👌

[@davidlewis2681]

Perfect wheel n tire combo and perfect petina....js.❤

[@wbarney59]

Thanks Jamie

[@louislepage5111]

Love the stance , fix up the interior and leave the rest alone 😊

[@markskonecki2050]

The 70s-80s stance is awesome

[@gsrider569]

New subsciber here, love your channel. I agree with your comment on that 70s look. Think I'm gonna do that with my 68 Charger. I remember fondly of those shackled up hot rods when I was a kid. Keep up the great work.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@randyman828]

That old Charger rocks 👍

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

@6:35 Rock on!!🤘🤘🎸

[@JRC99]

The 70s stance makes the car. The only change I'd do to the outside is either a correct mirror, or one of those "sport mirrors" that people put on everything in the late 70s and the 80s

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Bingo!

[@johnspencer7291]

love the 70s stance!!!!!!

[@Jodyrides]

I had a 1968 charger, the same color as this one. 383 automatic two barrel. I bought it from a volunteer fireman that always wanted to be the first one to the fire hall when there was an alarm. So it was pretty hammered with only 42,000 miles .. it’s smoked oil at the exhaust on every start up when cold, I can still hear the heat riser valve clattering. Those starters in those cars made an undescribable whining sound. The gauges were fluttering most of the time. Once the steering wheel almost broke my thumbs.,, The steering wheel snapped out of my hands all the way to the right in a split second while I was driving. This thing have drum brakes, bias, tires. The door mounted window hand cranks fell off both doors. The seats cracked… there was no performance. It was a real dog. The flip up covers for the headlights didn’t always flip up. Closing a door sounded like I dropped a empty fruit cake king filled with buttons… The bad guys in the movie bullet we’re driving a black at 68 charger. The best thing they could have done to that car was crashed it into that gas station in that crash scene. My 68 charger was The worst quality car I ever owned. Looking at the car in this video, I can pretty much bet that the condition of the interior is not the fault of the previous owners, that’s the way they were. They fell apart. The reason Mopar cars from the 60s go for hundreds of thousands of dollars on those television options is, there are so damn few survivors

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Interesting that yours was such a piece of garbage. My ‘68 doesn’t have any of the problems you mentioned, at double the mile and 55 years old. It’s holding up pretty well, all things considered - except for the mild rust issues, and of course the big dumb tires someone installed on it causing rubbing issues.

[@Cstoreri]

Yes sir no problem!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn right!

[@wiggyjones]

So awesome. Thanks!

[@jefferymurphy8523]

I’m looking for a ratty charger like you are driving in the 17.500 to 20.000 …any cars available…any information would be appreciated..thank you I love your channel…

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Good luck man…

[@kenjohnson3641]

Leave alone n drive it As a daily driver no garage queen 😅 plus u said burritos no corn dog?

[@Full-time-muscle-cars]

Another cool video!

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

The stance is the best..Would ya tell a cowboy to not wear a hat?

[@shanew.williams]

Cool car. Just curious...Where were you going the 100 miles to that you didn't stay any ? just turned right around and came back home.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Rocket where I work an hour from home, and it just so happens that I filmed an entirely different KZbin video in that gap, but apparently couldn’t be bothered to throw a couple clips in the middle of this one 😅 that’s my bad. Sometimes I look at things with the perspective that regular viewers will know what’s going on but I need to be more mindful of that kind of thing.

[@shanew.williams]

No worries@@DeadDodgeGarage. I enjoyed the vid.

[@MrPFFlyer]

Stardate: June 1984. Subject: Release of cosmic debris via Mopar vent system. Passenger: "What's this plastic handle thing here?" (while he's reaching for it under warp speed testing bound by earth speed of 70 miles per hour). Driver: "PAUL! DON'T" ....... too late. Every species of plant, tree, mold spore and rodentia fecal matter 🤢 known to the northern hemisphere of planet earth entirely wallops passenger. Passenger, who just happens to be wearing a red shirt, disappears under a dirt cloud as if being hit by photon torpedos. Subnote: Even Spock, riding in the back seat, broke out laughing, which later required Vulcan medical and psychological evaluation and treatment.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

🤣

[@davidlewis2681]

Hey Jaime any updates on Ralphs Charger? I love that ratty ol' girl..ive watched this vid 3 times..😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I think he’s just driving and enjoying it. Haven’t heard anything lately. It’s awesome!

[@bradwallace6751]

That car perfect the way it is 💪👍

[@Lipmonster]

I figured you got about eight and a half miles per gallon maybe. That's all turn signal indicators are for. to let you know you left the turn signal on. Not sure this car will see those anytime soon.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yep… that. Lol. Ok no it’s definitely better than 8.5. Maybe 10.5? Lol

[@Roosters_Restos]

Railway tracks had a dirty Mary and crazy Larry flash back but no one died so I am good. Funny how your side burns look like Peter fonda's. See ya soon

[@tonyb3864]

Cool driving video. Coolest car on the road. Sucking gas and kickin ass.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

That car is cool like it is. Is that 650 CFM carb big enough for the 440?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s actually a 408 stroker. In a word… yes, it’s fine. But it *could* use larger. You’ll find the difference in the high RPM horsepower number. The smaller carb favors low end torque.

[@user-KrackerJack]

Ud live to have an old mopar they're pretty rare around these oarts nit that i could afford one at the prices they're bringing

[@robertspence831]

Love it.

[@culcune]

I saw the title, 'ratty', 'Dodge', and '...drive 100 miles' and 'incident' and pictured Al Bundy pushing his '74 Duster into his garage.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😅

[@noberet]

Sweet! What's up with that steering wheel? Did you address it somewhere? It just doesn't look '69.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

No it’s not stock. Ralph put that in - it’s a period piece harkening back to the days he remembers when cars like this roamed the streets.

[@willsee1822]

I'm in the 70s stance looks sick camp myself.

[@michaelnault5905]

That's what it was made for!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn right!

[@gregorywatts-wv3mh]

don`t you think that that 650 carb is too small for a 408 ?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I dunno, did it seem like it was lacking power in any way? I’ve run countless 650s on 383s. It’s a street car. It’s gonna be fine.

[@gasser66]

No whimsical observations out of me this episode, but from what I understand comments help with the KZbin science of things for channels so here it goes - Mopar or No cart.

[@MrPFFlyer]

yeah, I wouldn't want a "cart" either...

[@gasser66]

@@MrPFFlyer mopar or no cart is a channel reference

[@MrPFFlyer]

@@gasser66 forgive my ignorance. Hopefully, I wasn't misunderstood about the Mopar comment. I've owned around 60 Mopars, mostly plain jane models, in my life. I apologize if I've offended anyone.

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

I wish I was the same "Ralph" that owns that Charger....*sighs*

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😭

[@santosrojas9610]

A Nice Color Paint Job Would Make It Better 😎👍🇺🇸

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Eeeehhhhh…

[@zairomolino4074]

Must be cool driving with a bent frame and an unattached seat

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Bent *seat* frame. It’s attached very well. Lol. But it’s not the most comfortable.

[@zairomolino4074]

@@DeadDodgeGarage OK its better now . stay safe

[@enforcer5053]

i love the speedo...... Bounce baby!

[@billyzgoneape]

Change that red mirror That's it !!!

[@rickcreel9557]

Please stop being so funny, damnit man lol….

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Right? 🤣

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’ll see what I can do 🤣

[@user-KrackerJack]

Abd the door locks in an awkward spot

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yep… they moved there for ‘69.

[@idaholineman5788]

Bitchin car!! Killer stance

[@leehouston5436]

Yoooo bropar

[@jakebridgetimpastato5622]

No one should admit they are ok with rear shackle lifts!!! Lol!!! So bad!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well I am no one

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

👍🏻💯🇦🇺🙀

[@philaskiphil9487]

how about everybody else on the road ,,,

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

How about ‘em?

[@jasonjefferson7022]

$200.00 bucks.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh, you’re offering silly amounts of money for all of the Chargers. Haha. Got it.

[@12Georgia83]

☕

[@twochaudiomg2578]

What makes a man play goofy music over the music of the car. ? Would UTube give you $$$ for playing music that has nothing in it ?? Thanx marv

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Have you ever watched TV before? How about movies? If so, then you’ll be familiar with soundtrack music. If not, give it a try some time! Movies are kind of cool.