I Bought The 1968 Dodge Charger Of My Dreams! Will It Drive Home 300 Miles?

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Today on Dead Dodge Garage, we sell everything that isn’t nailed down (except the Demon) to spend a truly ridiculous amount of money on a car… but it’s my absolute favorite car of ever! The future is dumb, but at least my dream car is going to be in mine.
But, as you might have guessed… it has some problems.

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  • @kenthawkins2418
    @kenthawkins24182 жыл бұрын

    '68 is my all time favorite Dodge...one of the coolest cars ever designed. Congratulations Dude.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agreed. Thank you!

  • @wheels-n-tires1846

    @wheels-n-tires1846

    Жыл бұрын

    68s the best!!!😍

  • @alexdecastro4655

    @alexdecastro4655

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@DeadDodgeGarage 68 charger is the best year my uncle had 2 of them, they both were red with white interior, I just watched the video on KZread and u said u won't buy any more cars and I said to myself u need to buy a 1969 road runner with a 383 4 speed posi rear I had one.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alexdecastro4655 I love Roadrunners but I don't know that there is room in my stable for another B body any time soon. I have bought and sold a few things since the time of this video, but I haven't made any more major automotive investments - and I won't be able to for some time. I think I might like to have an E body (I've got a pretty good A body and this Charger, so that's the next natural step right?) But I also found a '68 340 Barracuda I'd really, really like to own. And on top of that, I'd really like a '55 Chrysler C300. Too many cars, too little time...

  • @alexdecastro4655

    @alexdecastro4655

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage Damn, I'm a Mopar head I love that Chrysler C300 my dad had one in white and white interior, if I had money like that I would have RoadRunners, chargers, GTX, SUPERBEES, Challengers Baracuda, I would have it all, I went nuts when I went to Mopar Nationals over at Pennsylvania. Hopefully I'm going this year too.

  • @wiggyjones
    @wiggyjones Жыл бұрын

    I've been lucky enough to have owned two 69 Dodge Chargers. Bought one in 81 in a junkyard in National City, CA. $500. Sold it when I was sent overseas. 383, console, 727, Dana 60. In 85 I bought another in Denver, $1200. 318, 727, column shift. No posi. I'll never be able to own another; they're just too expensive now. I have a 64 Valiant to restore. It's good. I like yours!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    I love an early A body too. A bodies were my jam forever. Still are, but I like the slightly larger B body - mostly for the ride quality. I’m putting together a ‘66 Barracuda street / strip car currently. Very excited about it. When my wife moved back here from California, it was basically our only car. Rowdy 360, four speed, 4.10s, glass packs with side dumps. We had a lot of fun in the thing. It’s gone through a few sets of hands and has now come back to me. It’s going to be awesome again - soon. I never, ever thought I could afford a nice Charger. I had actually just tried to buy an absolutely rotten POS shell to slowly build into a car. I got burned on that deal. I got really lucky on a deal for a Cobra replica last year, and when I eventually decided to sell, that (and a bunch of other projects) became my Charger. Still can’t believe it’s in the garage sometimes…

  • @stomper12000
    @stomper12000 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Man! 68 Dodge Charger still rules in beauty. Even with a number of things to make it solid, it's money well spent, just a too cool looking whip. Congratulations, you got yourself a keeper.

  • @Joka.-

    @Joka.-

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations man, hope your truly enjoying your dream car, maybe someday I will be doing the same. 🫡

  • @northernbel1974
    @northernbel1974 Жыл бұрын

    Great job showing the reality of driving an old car a long distance, in an entertaining way. Also does a good job of showing why restomods / pro-touring is popular, and also what a bargain modern muscle cars are.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I could have bought a modern Charger, a modern Challenger, and had a good few bucks left over. But the heart wants what the heart wants…

  • @jeffpriem4888
    @jeffpriem4888 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the whole video. I have a 69 Charger (and 05 Ram). I can relate. When you love your car, all its quirks can be endured... glad to see you're not afraid to drive in the rain. Hello from Wisconsin

  • @italktoplanetsbaby
    @italktoplanetsbaby Жыл бұрын

    There's nothing better than looking across an acre of sheetmetal hood and pulling it into the garage for the first time. Well done, sir.

  • @keithcaldwell207
    @keithcaldwell2078 ай бұрын

    I liked how although it was a big car, sitting in the driver's seat, it felt like you were in a sports car.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    8 ай бұрын

    It kind of does! They are far from small but I have always been impressed with how those B bodies hold the road. And obviously the view over the Charger hood helps.

  • @moralobjection4836
    @moralobjection4836 Жыл бұрын

    If I was going to have this style, this would be the year. My friend has had his since he was 17. He has put a lot of love into it. For me though, you can't beat a 67 charger. It's just magical. One day I'll find one, or at least a clean enough one to work on. The lights, the body line, the interior, it was the whole package.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree, but only ‘66 has the full length console 😍 the interior is definitely magical on the early car. I had one for years, but once I got the ‘68 I always wanted, the ‘66 became surplus.

  • @UfoDan100
    @UfoDan100 Жыл бұрын

    Great car , I bought one in 1972 for $1200. Kept it until about 1974 and due to the 1970's gasoline shortages I only could get $500 for it. Today , this is hard to believe , but many of these old collectable cars were hard to sell. The 1968 was the best looking Charger. Enjoy it.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I know. When I started in the hobby in 2008, Chargers like this were desirable, but most of the smaller A body cars (and later Bs) were still pretty much junk nobody wanted. Times sure change.

  • @UfoDan100

    @UfoDan100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage Also. monopoly collectors like Jay Leno drive up the price of the great American classic cars.

  • @lbowsk
    @lbowsk7 ай бұрын

    Born in '59 and lived through all of this. Man, I LOVED the Charger!!! Just a cool design.

  • @petepeeff5807
    @petepeeff5807 Жыл бұрын

    Had to comment even though this is 5mo. Old . I had a 68 in 82-83 had been totaled bent frame drivers side. I cut it apart and straightened it welded it back good enough to align. It was ugly but beautiful to me.All I have left is a few pictures. Most beautiful car of all time. I blame the auctions and the internet for ruining the hobby for all us blue collar guys.

  • @moparsa2b
    @moparsa2b2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on another dream car! If one wants something bad enough we find a way to get it. Great trip home too, thanks for sharing!

  • @dougritchie4625
    @dougritchie46257 ай бұрын

    68 Charger is the pinnacle of 60's muscle cars.

  • @toddselph5992
    @toddselph59922 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Glad you got a charger! I miss the 68' I had. Looking forward to seeing more content on this car.

  • @urielgarcia4567
    @urielgarcia45672 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing us along for the ride, And beautiful charger added to the family 😁

  • @ronwallace6273
    @ronwallace6273 Жыл бұрын

    its awesome to see someone love a car that much , when I found my 69 chevelle I didn't care I loved it and still do , I hate people always point to the negative , you have great car just be proud of it

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Buying the Charger was something I thought I might never be able to do. It felt like completing a level in life. Still can’t believe I have it sometimes. Super proud. I’m the first to say it isn’t perfect - and that’s ok.

  • @bradleymadosh911

    @bradleymadosh911

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@DeadDodgeGarageI Don't think any old car is perfect. They all have something wrong with them. Congratulations on buying your Dream Car also. Glad it's with someone who will drive it. Hate seeing these old cars stuck in a garage and never being driven. Rick people collect them and don't drive them that pisses me off

  • @scotthay1486
    @scotthay14862 жыл бұрын

    Its a beautiful car man, Pleased for you that you now have your dream car. No matter what price gas becomes, it will always be a dream ride. Nice to see one of these classic vehicles safe in the hands of a man who knows how to take care of it. Be safe buddy.

  • @williamdesmarais4931
    @williamdesmarais4931 Жыл бұрын

    This video takes me back. Dad had 2 68s. And the ride home when I bought my 70 340 dart was sketchy just like this. In the snow, at night, thru Providence Rhode Island. All was ok until going up hill and the limited slip kicked in and kept trying to introduce the rear quarter to oncoming traffic. Good times.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never brought a Mopar home in the snow yet that I can remember, but I did drive a Cobra replica in the snow once…

  • @jonthomsen7433
    @jonthomsen7433 Жыл бұрын

    I was dying laughing. I miss my 68 I lost when I was 21. There's nothing like the feel of the old chargers good and bad. And the 68 is the ultimate bad ass of all charger before and after. If there's a bad ass in a movie he's driving a 68

  • @matskarlsson3219
    @matskarlsson3219 Жыл бұрын

    Dodge Charger from the late 1960s, has always been my favorite muscle cars. Congratulations Dude to a cool muscle car!👍

  • @JoeVizethum
    @JoeVizethum Жыл бұрын

    what a cool Dodge and driving experience, pal ! And: the oil pressure look great !

  • @RabidTransitGarage
    @RabidTransitGarage2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, That was a fun ride!

  • @musclecarmitch908
    @musclecarmitch9082 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Glad you got one! I had to face the fact that they are out of reach for me nowadays, even if one does come up for sale in my area theres always a bidding war and usually they are nowhere near as nice as the one you bought! Congratulations!👍

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s exactly what happened to me - and what caused me to say to hell with it, if I want one now is probably my last chance to get one. So I sold my Cobra - which I did very well on - and a good few other extra things. I paid an ungodly amount of money for it - money I could’ve used to enrich our lives in other ways. But I’m happy and my wife seems pretty ok with it. I’ve made good choices in general I think. Haha. Thank you!

  • @musclecarmitch908

    @musclecarmitch908

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage 👍

  • @muddyudders
    @muddyudders2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the new addition.! Just too cool.

  • @MoparMan1320
    @MoparMan13202 жыл бұрын

    Grats on the Charger acquisition 👍. In my humble opinion....the 68' is THE BEST year of Charger. Enjoy!!! ✌😎

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine too! Oh, I am. Haha. The only thing I don’t like is how friggin thirsty it is… but dreams are rarely cheap

  • @allancharles2616
    @allancharles26165 ай бұрын

    What a fabulously entertaining video. Love it ! Had a 69 GTX I went out to Indiana to get. Similar surprises & glitches including a gas tank that leaked if filled more than half way !

  • @ScottsSpeedShop
    @ScottsSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

    Very nice man, congratulations on the purchase, reminds me alot of my Dad's 68

  • @tedrichardsondrummer
    @tedrichardsondrummer Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! I’ve wanted a ‘68 Impala since I was 7 years old. Last August I bought one! Also bought “my dream car” like you.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! My brother got his dream car trailer too - a ‘67 Impala four door hardtop (what you may well know is the Supernatural car.)

  • @tedrichardsondrummer

    @tedrichardsondrummer

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage awesome! That has blown the price of ‘67s through the roof. I’m glad they didn’t go with a ‘68 😬.

  • @lawrenceschneider7828
    @lawrenceschneider7828 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car. I bought my 68 back in 1972. It was an early production model and was built in Sept of 67. It had a lot of teething problems. I could never keep the radio or side marker lights working. It leaked under the dash but otherwise, I sold it in 1975.

  • @joshuajesch7154
    @joshuajesch7154 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love looking at 68-70 chargers from every angle (except if they're upside down) . I used to have a white 69 originally green that I sold to a gentleman in Bismarck nd in 2002 or so and was told it went up into Canada. Biggest regret of my life is selling it...I will get another someday.

  • @1968charger
    @1968charger2 жыл бұрын

    I can relate to your enthusiasm. Nice job

  • @stephensvien9047
    @stephensvien90472 жыл бұрын

    A great day for you ❤️ the charger ànd can't wait to see what you do with it ☺️

  • @OldIron2188
    @OldIron21882 жыл бұрын

    According to my grandfather-a genuine 1969 440 R/T owner from 71-80-they are the best car ever. Good luck!

  • @waterbourne9282
    @waterbourne92826 ай бұрын

    Very nice and great trip with the kiddo. Have a great Christmas.

  • @NathansMoparGarage
    @NathansMoparGarage2 жыл бұрын

    That Charger looks good and you made it home. That's a double win.

  • @bryanaisenbrey7188
    @bryanaisenbrey7188 Жыл бұрын

    Brings back memories. My trip saw vibration turn into a blowout at 65 mph. Mileage on gas is typical. Blast to drive though. My trip was California to Minnesota. Great times!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. Yeah… I’m glad to have missed that part. The rest sounds awesome though. I’d like to cross the country in my Charger eventually.

  • @dc440-4
    @dc440-4 Жыл бұрын

    My dad's daily driver through the 80s and 90s was a 68 charger r/t with a 440 4 speed. It's been my car since 2003. I can't believe I've owned it for 20 years already! I actually tried to start it today but the fuel pump is not working.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! So cool that you have it. I wish I had anything my dad had driven. Better get it running!

  • @edwardpoe7323
    @edwardpoe73237 ай бұрын

    Two very excellent cars even the colors are perfect. Super sweet

  • @garymckee63
    @garymckee63 Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel because I am old and went through all of this before but at least you could fix them on the side of the road. I had two Chargers but they were a 72 and 74.

  • @bobbymckinney1264
    @bobbymckinney1264 Жыл бұрын

    What a awesome car,my dad had a black 68 charger I can see why you are happy that would be so nice to have one,don't ever sell it if you do hit me up lol glad you got to enjoy it,I like it man so nice..

  • @joelturpin8111
    @joelturpin8111 Жыл бұрын

    congratulations my friend, nice car, I love it. I hope to have one one day👍

  • @CramouGameMaster
    @CramouGameMaster Жыл бұрын

    Congrats awesome video !

  • @Mechanic_kid
    @Mechanic_kid Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome congrats man!!

  • @christinebrunton1489
    @christinebrunton14892 жыл бұрын

    Oh this is a Mopar Beauty!!! Much love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦😊😎💕,An Awesome Choice!!! It's a Charger 😈🔥

  • @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961
    @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Living the dream.

  • @esidedude2869
    @esidedude286911 ай бұрын

    Man, I'm jealous. You lucky dog. Great video. My dad had a 70 Charger, also with the 383. He got it up to 136 coming back through the NC mountains one night. But anyways, mad respect bro. Good job. 🤘💯

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh wow. I’ve been 130 in the passenger seat of a ‘68… it felt like the ass end of the car wanted to take off and fly. I don’t think I’ll do that again. I really did get lucky on this car. It’s been over a year and it still doesn’t feel real. Thank you!

  • @esidedude2869

    @esidedude2869

    11 ай бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage Hell yeah man.

  • @mac_19
    @mac_19 Жыл бұрын

    ngl, this muscle car is the pinnacle of perfection literally, my other dream cars have few negative points but this one? not a single

  • @MrWill73
    @MrWill73 Жыл бұрын

    I have owned a1969 Dodge Charger SE 383 HP with 82,000 original miles. I did a not and bolt restoration in 2007. It’s insane how much they are selling for now. I really feel bad for people getting burned by cars like that one for $170k. That’s horrible! People spending that kind of cash should spend a few hundred bucks on a Mopar expert to do a pre inspection before they buy it. I’ve done it with every classic car that I bought that I couldn’t see myself and have never been burned thank God. Any classic car should be inspected before purchased. Period. Take care 👍👍👍

  • @freedomone776
    @freedomone7767 ай бұрын

    Awesome dream and great car. Thanks for bringing us along. Good luck with her!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s been a year and a few months so far! I love this car. It’s awesome. I’ve made a few small changes and repairs. Very pleased.

  • @chrisbullard5901
    @chrisbullard59014 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, and great to see so many familiar roads after a while (I moved from Oregon to the Southwest years ago). ‘68 is THE year for A and B Bodies . My preferences are towards the GTO (my first car in high school), 442, and Skylark for their 400s compared to the SS 396, but Mopars in ‘68 still look amazing. There must’ve been something in the water in ‘66-‘67 where engineers finally wrapped their heads around aesthetics and function, as the precursor design to the F-14 was locked down that same year. If you get the chance in Oregon, I believe the Chevelle Club in the Beaverton area still hosts a local cruise-in off Farmington and Kinnaman across the street from Mountain View Middle School. It didn’t hurt that Gold Eagle Classics (a GM resto parts retailer) used to be in business just a mile down the road off 185th and Farmington.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    4 ай бұрын

    There was definitely something in the water. It was such a great time for design. It sure didn’t last long… I agree! I have a great aunt in Beaverton and have spent a good bit of time there, but I’ve never been with one of my classics.

  • @fraserobrien3828
    @fraserobrien3828 Жыл бұрын

    very nice glad you got home ,, great ,now the fun begins,,

  • @98saleen
    @98saleen Жыл бұрын

    Nice car! Congrats on the purchase!

  • @user-fv8zo4ee7p
    @user-fv8zo4ee7p5 ай бұрын

    I had that exact ride once in a freshly purchased firebird only there where no lights in front and it was an 89 Formula totally different league of vehicle. Mine only costed 500 bucks tho. Ya can't mess with that dawg. What a great car you have there.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah there aren’t many $500 Chargers left these days 😅 nice!

  • @steve210sa
    @steve210sa Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car man you must have been so excited to get her home.

  • @rustypliers74
    @rustypliers74 Жыл бұрын

    I was born in Everette but I go back every couple months. I’m resurrecting a 1965 Biscayne that sat since 1977 if it’s okay I can stop by and show you everything I did to it.

  • @Randy-lf2dp
    @Randy-lf2dp Жыл бұрын

    Nice 383 magnum or the 440 both powerful depends on driver. 383with 4speed manual goes good 👍 and also I like to add that car is a million-dollar car there's no price you can set on something that beautiful

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Well… it’s not as nice as it looks on camera. But it’s an awesome car. This one is a 383 automatic. I love the cruiser aspect of the car and don’t think I will ever go through all the trouble of a four speed conversion. I did that to my ‘66, and while it was cool, I don’t want to do it again.

  • @mltupper13
    @mltupper132 жыл бұрын

    Dan didn't hide this well enough. He knows if he ever got the opportunity to bring a '68 charger home to not waste the time checking with first. Just grab it!

  • @jcbailey9015
    @jcbailey9015 Жыл бұрын

    Thanx for the Ride What a beautiful "Hot Rod"! 452 casting cyl heads... mopar performance port-match templates & the M-1 manifold. Holley Sniper EFI and max wedge exh manifolds. Plenty of init adv and good gas; Lets party! Gonna be fun Duuude!!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Does block long burnouts as it is! How greedy do I need to get? Haha. Thanks for watching.

  • @randylear8264
    @randylear8264 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the ride along. Reminds me of a trip to Myrtle Beach from Kannapolis NC. My buddy and me in 1979 in my 69 Charger 383 auto with an Offenhouser 2X4 bbl. I bet our mileage was worse. But we had fewer miles to go. We picked up our girl friends that morning and drove to the food store. A fine officer of the law pulled me over in the parking lot and after checking all my paper work. Let me know my brake lights were not working. He gave me a business card that his brother in law owned. Towing and repair. Told me not to move my car until the car was repaired. Then he proceeded to park across the street and observe. My buddy was a great mechanic and said it was the fuse. So we bought some fuses along with the groceries we came for. Then returned to the car and replaced the fuse. I drove out of the lot and right by the cop with out using my brakes. The law pulled out quite quickly and just as he approached my rear bumper. I braked for the stop sign. He had such a disgusted look on his face. 😂. The 2X4 intake is one funny story also. For another time. I felt your joy in the trip. Many more ahead.

  • @Ronnie631000
    @Ronnie631000 Жыл бұрын

    I just got my dream Charger Yesterday. It has been 50 years for me. Was going to drive it home like you did but the price included delivery by car hauler. Take care. From Sioux City,Ia

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! Congratulations!

  • @johnholmes6314
    @johnholmes6314 Жыл бұрын

    Way to go man!

  • @victorrobles5286
    @victorrobles52869 ай бұрын

    All dreams come true just got to work hard to achieve them. Nice ride Boss. Classic all the way…

  • @davidcross4815
    @davidcross4815 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats and welcome to a very exclusive club... for better or worse. Mostly better as there is nothing sexier on the road.

  • @brianhelmick2558
    @brianhelmick255811 ай бұрын

    So much class in one car. Congratulations

  • @lvlehrshad
    @lvlehrshad2 жыл бұрын

    Great content sir, you bought the most beatiful automobile of all time in my opinion

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    My opinion too. I fell in love with the look the first time I saw it, and that got me into cars and pretty much decided the course of my life. It’s really important to me - and I have wanted my own ever since. Thank you!

  • @weirdkindofsexsymbol
    @weirdkindofsexsymbol11 ай бұрын

    That’s great! Nice ride, indeed. One of the dumbest things (and I’ve done many) was haul a ‘61 Pioneer on a trailer with no brakes with my ‘67 Slanty D100 with bad drum brakes and a worn-out steering box and king pins. I live in the desert, and I picked the one of 3 days out of the year it rained. I was in PHX traffic on I-10 doing 40 with my hazards on, hoping no one cut me off, necessitating a quick stop. I couldn’t even do a slow down. Good times.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow… I’ve done some sketchy tow jobs over the years. Like just the other day when I had a dart on the trailer (which currently has a badly flat spotted tire and expired tabs… whoops) but also a stepside truck bed precariously balanced on my pickup bed, blocking my view of just about everything and trying to smash out my back window. But I’m usually at least able to stop. Well, there was that time my ‘99 blew a brake hose right as I hooked up to an equipment trailer with a mini excavator on it and surge brakes… that wasn’t ideal. But I made it across town and bought a hose with my last $25.

  • @BobMarley-dk9hn
    @BobMarley-dk9hn2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao dude your kid cracks me up. Gotta love the pnw eh? Always with the rain lol. Loved it. Awesome content and I love that charger. Its beautiful

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I think she inherited the comedic timing gift. Haha. She’s fun. Thank you!

  • @BobMarley-dk9hn

    @BobMarley-dk9hn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage lmao I'd say so. Sounds like my kid haha. He done got the comedic and serious side of me

  • @BobMarley-dk9hn

    @BobMarley-dk9hn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage dude just keep on keeping on. That's all I ask. Rock on

  • @dtruth5769
    @dtruth5769 Жыл бұрын

    My 69 charger was constantly blowing volt regulators. The lights would get real bright go blue and then pop. But still a bad ass ride. Congrats!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah that’s always fun. My ‘75 Power Wagon used to blow voltage regulators early or worse, and then it would do that.

  • @jimgreeno11
    @jimgreeno11 Жыл бұрын

    I Bought My 68 Charger with a 2 bbl 383 automatic with a fairly decent reddish orange lacquer driveway repaint job in 1979 for $1200. found it for sale just blocks from my parent house , Lynnwood WA as my first car at 18 years old I still own it and drive it although now with an old school modified 440 , original modified 727 , & swapped in oem Dana 60 3;54s assembly .. will be doing full Resto with some improvements and build another 440 engine or Hemi upgrade , its still just as exciting as day one to work on and drive...

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! So cool that you have been able to hang onto it and enjoy it. I hope to have mine for a long, long time. I am planning to rip all the 90s stuff out of the engine compartment and get it back to a relatively stock look. But I’m really happy with the 383 and will stick with that. I was tempted by a hemi… but thankfully it didn’t end up going my way.

  • @OdinHammersmith
    @OdinHammersmith11 ай бұрын

    Sorry I’m late to the party. Dude, nice car. I’m always fixing issues with my car. Not sure the headaches balance the pleasure yet. Anyway, cool video, all the best with her. 👍🍻🇨🇦

  • @markburns2545
    @markburns2545 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome vlog...brother have you got your work cut out, working on my favourite car, of all time....would have this, in a heart beat...lol.. (my all time ultimate car).....and I'm British..just needs some love and respect....Best of luck, and respect. Cheers mark 👍

  • @Davidalan67
    @Davidalan673 ай бұрын

    My first car was a 68 Charger. Then on to a 72 340 Duster. Looks like you got my past covered. Nice cars brother.🫡😎

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 Жыл бұрын

    My Mother had a new red 68 Charger R/T with a black vinyl top, white interior and a white bumblebee stripe. I was 16 at the time and just got my DL and when she would let me drive it I was in heaven.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing. My great grandma had a 383 car almost identical to mine - except it was a burnt orange or copper color and didn’t have a vinyl top. She was well known for ripping around town in that car.

  • @randygriffin681
    @randygriffin681 Жыл бұрын

    I’m still cracking up from watching this love it and the car to . Good luck

  • @66balsam
    @66balsam2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool, still have my dream car since ‘85, 1966 Charger! Never gonna let her go!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still have my ‘66 too! I’ve had it since 2013. My daughter came home from the hospital in it, and went to her first day of school in it too. She says we should keep it forever. I’m good with that.

  • @patrickwayne3701

    @patrickwayne3701

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage very bittersweet watch.... I am glad you got into one, sorry it cost so much for you to get it. [I am really being thankful that I got mine in the later 80's after high school,, and I'll refrain from saying how much] so you don't just hate me for that. I am tickled that your kiddo went with... I am sorta bummed I didn't have any to share moments like that with. But, my Sis had 3 and my Brother had 2, so I get to be Uncle Pat instead,, which has it's benefits. That's a great color combo. Mine's Apple Green with the same interior and white butt stripe. 440/833/2.73 Best mileage has been 16.4 with these gears and a 27.5" tire. But the car is WAY more fun with 3.91's I think a tremec is going to find its way in the car fairly soon and that will make things perfect. Thanks for posting your adventure and keep sharing. New sub here.

  • @BlowmeRoger
    @BlowmeRoger Жыл бұрын

    I flew into a town in the middle of Australia and bought a Fiat 124 sport coupe driving it home 2000km,such a great trip, only thing that happened was losing the brake master cylinder in the last 20km.. .

  • @user-wd9fw4ui6v
    @user-wd9fw4ui6v4 ай бұрын

    Nice!!!! Good luck.

  • @robertwest3093
    @robertwest30936 ай бұрын

    My man, I don't even come across ONE classic Mopar during my travels in Mississippi. You've already got a yard full 👍😎

  • @allanperryman388
    @allanperryman3883 ай бұрын

    Great job. I love it

  • @Jbicebike
    @Jbicebike6 ай бұрын

    Huge moment indeed...congrats Yo

  • @andrewkelly3424
    @andrewkelly34249 ай бұрын

    what a car...your actually living my dream dude that dodge is stunning

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    9 ай бұрын

    It really is… I got ridiculously lucky on that one.

  • @garyoakes6554
    @garyoakes655411 ай бұрын

    Buddy, I bought my 2nd place dream car a year ago. 70 torino gt,wanted a cobra jet. Mine is in mint condition n I love it. Your positive stature is on q. It's in your driveway and you own. Props to u. Now the memories build. Very happy 4 u. That ride is all u buddy. Maybe one day we'll hook up. Would be darn glad to meet u.. Always remember, it's good to own it and have problems. It's what the dreams about.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    11 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah! Thanks! Some day we’ll do channel meets, I hope!

  • @beau4464
    @beau44646 ай бұрын

    Charger looks like it's been maintained and 300 miles should not have issues. Good health and happy miles ahead enjoying you Charger

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    6 ай бұрын

    The concern was that it sat essentially unused for over a decade, only occasionally going to car shows and such. But it worked out fine, and I've put several thousand miles on it since!

  • @pa60pilot
    @pa60pilot Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @ThisValiantAdventure
    @ThisValiantAdventure2 жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing! So happy for you. Have a 16 hour trip coming up to go get a ‘66 Valiant in a week. The drive back should be… interesting.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    That sounds amazing! I have done more than a few fun trips home in A bodies - usually with success. Glad I finally started recording them. Haha.

  • @ThisValiantAdventure

    @ThisValiantAdventure

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage, we’re glad too! Makes great content. One of my kids who isn’t into cars at all will ask if you have a new video up to watch. Loves the humor, as do my wife and I.

  • @goatsimonsox
    @goatsimonsox Жыл бұрын

    This was an awesome video bro!😂

  • @m1a1hm
    @m1a1hm2 жыл бұрын

    Dude I'm jealous and happy for you. I would trade almost eveything i have to have a 68 charger. Now i love my 68 Satellite but there's something about a charger.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    They’re just special. They’re curvy and muscular from every angle. Extremely cool. I love ‘68 Plymouths too! We’re replacing the entire back half and floors of a ‘68 Roadrunner right now. But the Charger is the one for me.

  • @m1a1hm

    @m1a1hm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage I agree 100%.

  • @johnboysoftware7329
    @johnboysoftware7329 Жыл бұрын

    1968 was a good year! My favorite year for a Charger.

  • @user-KrackerJack
    @user-KrackerJack7 ай бұрын

    That is one sweet ride dude

  • @robdog7516
    @robdog7516 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice car, and a beautiful drive.

  • @LifeofnotBrian
    @LifeofnotBrian Жыл бұрын

    Congrats! ‘68 Chargers are awesome! Well done! Seeing this reminds me of when I drove home my ‘70 Torino Brougham 10 years ago. I didn’t really break down, but things happened…😅 312 miles (but who’s counting?) and we used 25 gallons on that trip, while running on 7 cylinders and doing 55-60 mph most of the time with 3.00:1 rear gears….

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice. I’ve since changed the rear gears in the Charger. It had friggin 4.30s! Even so I was averaging around 11 MPG. Not bad…

  • @LifeofnotBrian

    @LifeofnotBrian

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage 4.30s!? Man... Then your Charger did GREAT in regards of fuel :P

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LifeofnotBrian I know! Almost unbelievable! I swear I know how to do math though. Haha. I was hoping the 3.23s would get me up to 16 MPG (as my old ‘66 got with the same 383.) Not quite…

  • @mccoulombe941

    @mccoulombe941

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DeadDodgeGarage man that's some 1/4 mile gears. Love to see ya at the drags some day.... Funny how even a cool car can have issues. I would say you will be all good in less than a year .

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mccoulombe941 -Every- car has issues. Especially the cool ones. Haha. Well, since this video was almost a year ago, I can confirm your prediction! I put 3.23 gears in it and drive it whenever the weather is nice. I drove it an hour each way to work yesterday, after a long winter slumber in the garage! There are a handful of small things to fix on the car, but in general it's quite good.I have no intentions of taking the Charger to the track - that's what my Demon 340 is for. Speaking of which, I think I'm going drag racing tomorrow...

  • @ChrisFitzgerald-hd9yc
    @ChrisFitzgerald-hd9yc6 ай бұрын

    Nice car…that road from Bend to the wet side brings back memories

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    6 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah. I’ve done it at least once just about every year for the last 28 years.

  • @rexricciardi7703
    @rexricciardi7703 Жыл бұрын

    Brother, love your videos. i have a 73 440 cuda 4 speed . just spent 3 years building the new engine. its in and running. and a beast. what do you think of the Quick fuel carb? keep the videos coming. thanks. and i love your charger.

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome. Quick fuel is good stuff! I have always had good luck with them. And thanks for watching!

  • @garageforcerestos
    @garageforcerestos Жыл бұрын

    love it man

  • @joefrieson5100
    @joefrieson51002 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool car enjoy it

  • @joncoggins8729
    @joncoggins872911 ай бұрын

    I've just finished restoring my 68 from a wreck. I know what you mean about money pit 🤣😂 you really make me laugh when you narrate. 😆

  • @ronsre-creations5289
    @ronsre-creations52892 жыл бұрын

    Cool new addition to your stable. Was that a Bigfoot I saw at the river ? Thumbs Up.

  • @Comeback_kyle
    @Comeback_kyle2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you don’t stop uploading your so entertaining

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m working on videos every day! Jumping between different projects has made my uploads a little sporadic lately, but you’ve got plenty more to look forward to. Thanks for watching!

  • @neverclevernorwitty7821
    @neverclevernorwitty7821 Жыл бұрын

    How the hell do you only have ~4k subs!? Love your content!

  • @DeadDodgeGarage

    @DeadDodgeGarage

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell your friends! Haha. It seems the algorithm is starting to notice. Thanks for watching!

  • @007fredh
    @007fredh4 ай бұрын

    Great find man! I loved the way you film this a lot of car exposure 68 charger is an absolutely beautiful car! I’ve owned American Japanese German cars, but I’m basically a GM old car type of guy, i’m 62 years old. In 2001 I had a chance to buy a 67 Coronet RT 440 4 speed with the Dana60 rear end , it was all original , paint was old, but it was in perfect condition needed a new clutch for $12,500. I didn’t buy it. Yes, I just slapped myself in the face for being such a dumbass. Love this video. Been in that position a few times myself.

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