This is like one step away from finding a vin plate on the ground and restoring around it. Love it.

Did anyone else see the rat crawl out during the dash removal? Hats off to your determination! I wouldn’t have taken on a resto like this even when I was younger. I am determined however to watching you do it from my easy chair 😂. Seriously though I wish you good luck and am looking forward to future updates.

I honestly thought you were pranking us. All the way until the floor pan showed up I thought you were any second going to say, "GOTCHA!!!" If you can fix that mess, nothing is out of your reach. Seriously impressed and now hooked on seeing this to completion!

I can't believe what I've just watched. I did an apprenticeship in vehicle body building and repair in 1982 and I wouldn't even know where to start on this one!! Would have thought too far gone. Total respect to you. Going to watch episode 2 now. Can't wait to see it finished.

The most optimist restoration that I think I'll ever see. I'm absolutely loving it.

also if you missed it. I found the rat. it crawled out from drivers dash after you losses it and moved to passenger dash bolt. around 5:15 in video

'She ain't that rough'....wow. Love his use of 'we' like he has a team of 10 guys. Awesome video.

If it weren't for folks like you this world would barely have any of these classics left. Great job 👍🏻

Can we talk about the fact that this man is fully solo with no help fixing basically scrap metal that was once a cuda and is doing a phenomenal job with his only company being a rat, a car, and a camera. This man is a legend in my book.

Now THIS is a resto! This is not "Bought a clunker and dropped a performance engine in it", this is a phenomenal project you're undertaking. Can't wait to see this as it evolves (although I do wish for your sake you'd wear googles when cutting sheet metal with a chop saw!)

This guy done miracles for what little he has. Keep going.

Don’t care what anybody says,this guy it’s my hero,keep on doing what your doing my friend,I love watching you bring dead cars to live

I have suddenly gained a lot of confidence when it comes to replacing the oil filter housing gasket on my 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2.

I’m 68, and when I was 16, remember walking around these cars on the dealership lot. Wishing I could get me one.

I'm a mopar guy, this one should be saved! This is a ambitious project, good luck, and thanks for the posting can't wait to see the progress on this car.

The best cars ever made IMO the 1970 AAR Cuda and 1970 T/A Challenger were in a league of there own. Big props for bringing this one back can not wait to see the car finished. Mark of Graveyard Carz is the man to ask if you have any question he is the master of the Mopars.

Congratulations on saving something most people would have scrapped, can't wait to see how it looks when you're finished with it

this is how it should be done most people would look at this and say its to far gone or not worth it, but this man looked beyond the surface to see its actually worth saving and it can be saved love it FAM!

Really enjoy this dudes stuff, not only do I learn loads about vintage vehicles which are very cool, but I learn loads about wildlife in Arkansas, Pack rats, Red paper wasps, Dirt daubers, Copperhead snakes, lizards that live under car seats and of course the odd deer foot. Thanks for the uploads.

My brother and I just started restoring a 1971 Maverick Grabber in about the same condition as yours. Our Maverick had 43000 original miles on it. The car was bought and made in to a drag car with the original 302 engine. It was rolled a couple of times and had many parts stolen out of it that were still good. The Maverick laid in the wood ever sense 1977 until 2023.

This is inspiring…I felt like I was wasting my time on my 69 Road Runner…It’s no AAR Cuda but the metal work is about 10% of this repair if that…awesome, can’t wait for the next video. Thanks

I went through the same thing with my 69 yenko nova big block car. It had rolled off the roof of a parking garage in 71 and the owner let it sit for years until I seen it and asked if I could buy it. I rebuilt it in 86. Long before the internet so I had to search for the parts and drive many miles to get pieces, I used all new parts. Not a single used piece went on it , I guess that's why it still wins at car shows all the time, I wouldn't trade it for 2 of anything , I drive it every day and lay rubber in all 4 gears. I brought it back to life and keep it alive and it truly keeps me alive also , every time I jam a gear and dump the clutch and smoke rolls outta both rear fender wells I laugh like a crazy person cause it makes me feel 16 every time, the 427 still purrs like a kitten

Man that is one ambitious project. A bit like grand dad's old axe, it's had 3 new heads & 7 new handles!! Good on you for giving it a new life, can't wait to see it progress.

This is the type of car i would never buy after the restoration and later after the purchase find out the history of it. But as a mopar guy glad to see you take on such a big project.

WOW! This resto is like rebuilding a car from scratch and using some rusted parts as templates. Much respect man. Unbelievable. Just goes to shoe with the right guy and a lot of perseverance anything can be accomplished.

This is going to be one of the most impressive restorations I think I’ll ever have seen!

This is the most insane restoration I’ve ever seen. You go man!

My junior year of HS, I bought my first MOPAR, a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Magnum. Upon graduation, I had a buddy selling his 1970 R/T Dodge Challenger 383. I sold my Dart and bought the Challenger. I have to say, the Challenger was my dream car and I actually owned one and only 19 years old. Then the friend I bought my Challenger from brought a guy over that wanted a Challenger and had a 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 magnum. I really like the Roadrunner as well and we did a straight across trade. Well, I got divorced my senior year of college and I joined the Navy. Left my car at home while doing basic and BEEP. Came home and found out that my ex had sold my car. I do not, to this day, know how she managed that. Now I can’t even find one to buy…want to do a light restoration myself but, you are fortunate in getting this car…even in it’s current state and whomever destroyed this car, needs to be beaten within 1” of his or her life. They have no respect for something that is! Shooting a MOPAR muscle car…f*ck that! 😡 will be watching the videos to see the end product. 🤙🤙🤙

Looks easier, cheaper and faster to pull the vin plate and recreate the entire body from scratch! My opinion on this one - about one step beyond impossible. If work actually proceeds on this one, the channel will be one to watch for years! Best of luck!

Wow. I'm blown away. I stumbled upon this film and at first I thought you were joking!!!..... Now i'm subscribed and can't wait to see this project completed. Great work so far!

It's not a joke . People like yourself are needed badly to rebuild history such as that coda. They are one of the nicest cars Plymouth built. Great job . I rebuilt a 1970 Chevelle not in as bad conditions as the cuda . I turned it in to a 1980's hot rod.

I can't wait to see how this comes out! The amount of patience to even attempt something like this, just wow! BADASS!

Can not belive the job you took on . You have guts!

I’ve been following this demo/build on TikTok, but I think the YT format has much more payoff! Getting to watch you actually work vs just getting the narrative is awesome! I was one of the skeptical ones, but you never cease to amaze! Love that you have all the vision and heart to stick though it! I think you could use some more tools to up your productivity… but you made a fan outta me regardless! 🔥🔥🔥

I’m restoring a 1927 Model T touring car that had a barn fall down around it. It belonged to my great grandfather and I have a picture of him with it new when he was 19 years old. May not be worth much to anyone else but to me it’s priceless.

I LOVE Cuda's! I would have never believed this could be saved, but there you are doing it, AWESOME! This will be a fun to watch project. Thanks for saving this one and sharing it with us!

Well you have my full attention! I am going to follow this whole build! This will be one of the greatest come backs if you pul this off! Good luck sir!

You're a rock star for saving this car. Don't give up until it's done.

You are one of the very few smart persons who use proper dust musk when grinding metal. 👍

Man... you are as nuts as I am, rebuilding things almost nobody else will touch or even consider. Its what you do when you want a car you can't afford in good shape, or when its a rare one that met an early demise. That Cuda makes my 65 GTO before the rebuild, and the 69 GTO right now look good. The 68 Firebird wasn't rolled, but its almost that bad, I can save the roof and a few other parts. I'll be watching this one, since I have a 73 Cuda cloned into a 70 AAR. Its fun to drive, even if its slower than all my Pontiacs.

No shredder for this Cuda ! She deserves a second chance ! And you're the man to put her back on all fours ! lol ! Great video!

EXCELLENT!!! Can’t wait to see this restoration series progress! You’ll do it no problem, but it if you get stuck, we’re here to help! Keep the great stuff coming! Thanks & God Bless 😎

I like the way you condensed all that work into 22 minutes. Sometimes I don't have an hour and a half to devote to a video. Great job, looking forward to seeing it completed.

The work you do is incredible. Always optimistic about anything that lands in your hands to fix. Keep it up.

Thank you for giving all other rotting relics hope. And instilling motivation for others to follow in your footsteps.

as a younger man i lived for stuff like this! i hope you continue on with this resto and add longer vids.

My husband and I enjoy watching your channel! We looked at this cuda awhile back and we are watching it again, just noticed the rat that ran out on the left under the door. Enjoy listening to you and watching you do a great job!

I honestly did think it might be a joke, but you actually made some headway and I have faith in the project. If this can be restored, maybe my marriage can be too.

In my experience with cars this mangled, you pull the car to square first, then start cutting. Pretty monumental task you have ahead. Good luck. Beautiful car to save.

This is even worse than the bullet ridden car that “Pole Barn Garage” channel made driveable! Love it!

Wrecked in 70-72, in the UK that would have turned into a pile of rust and blown away by the mid 70's 😆 Beautiful cars, looking forward to seeing it back on the road 👍

Definitely a lot more work than most people would consider taking on. You're just putting together a complicated puzzle, still a really good job considering what you started with.

Dude! I do collision work for a living. This is an insane task to take on. Mad props to you. Look forward to future videos. Your doing good man. 👍

Oh heck yeah! Great to see some restoration work, especially on such a rare car

your drive and determination are second to none, and if you pull this off,then your car will be the envy of your neighbors..well im going to watch part two now.

Hero's don't always use capes & you sir are my new HERO !!! new to the channel will be seeing the 1974 chevy K10 next I have a 79 wish you lived where I live again sir you the man.

I thought you were kidding. I was waiting for a punch line for the first 5 minutes, but no, you jumped right it with both feet and got it looking a whole lot better right away. That's extremely cool. A whole bunch of visible progress in a short time. The next question is, can you sustain that enthusiasm all the way to the end? You'll have an amazing car if you can stay fired up. So far so good.

I bin waiting for another classic from you! Thanks for the effort 👌 I also appreciate you leaving in the slings and arrows (and even electricity) of adversity. Lets get it liked and comment for algorithm Gods to get your channel popping!! 👍💪

This video motivated me to keep pushing my self to finished my Honda.

I admire your fearlessness. To boldly restore where no man has restored before. BUT a little eye protection while recip sawing would be good.

Wow, this is ambitious, I honestly wouldn't even think someone would try rebuild that mess. Love a Cuda. Can't wait to see how she come along.

At the beginning of the video I was wondering if if you was serious, but really glad you are!! This is a serious undertaking, I work for Chrysler, I had to show a few of my buddies your undertaking.....you can do it!! I'm sure you will have many watching!! Be safe!! God Bless!!

You are a mad man and legend! Im gonna watch all your other videos surrounding this vehicle! I hope to one day see the finished product! God bless you man, good luck !!!!

WOW 👏🏼 COOL THANK YOU FOR RESTORING HER. SHE'S MY ALL TIME GREATEST CAR EVER MADE!💯👍🏻✌🏼

Love your videos and this looks like the best yet. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Kudos to you 🥇

Wow! Awesome video! Can't wait to see this ambitious project evolve!

You are one of a kind! You must really love that piece of rust!

you're a magical man, who makes people happy

Awesome. I admire you for doing this one up and having the skills to do so!

She's beautiful she'll clean up nice. All American Racers don't come up often and they are some of the best looking mopars aside from the '50s DeSoto stuff. Praying you find that 340! By the by @05:15 Ya have a new shop mascot!

"She ain't that rough" 😂 this is incredibly impressive, I am looking forward to more

Going to enjoy following this build can’t wait to see it looking awesome again

Phenomenal job dude! Too funny “She ain’t that rough” I like the direction you are going, I really thought you were joking but it’s coming along great!

Can't wait for the next video, looking better than it started out for sure 👍

This is just incredible, I could not see how that car could be fixed up! You have some serious talent sir!

I remember restoring a 1972 Cuda I simply picked up the phone 📱 and called a professional restoration company and had it towed to them. It was a lot of work that I didn't do~

Awesome! Can't wait for the next update! Great to see such a challenging restoration of an icon.

Well, I guess since the car pre-dates safety, you don't really need ear and eye protective equipment now, do ya? LOL OH, I found your rat at 5:20 running under the driver's door frame.

You have my undying respect for taking on such a huge challenge. I'll be watching this one with great interest.

I LOVE that type of job. Just adore it. Save it, fix it, take care of it.

That's one serious rebuild project, great job showing what can be done.

I can't wait to see it when it is all finished!! Keep up the good work!!

Don't listen to the envious naysayers the can not crowd never got a damn thing done, but you are a genuine man's man fearless bold and capable for taking on such a job,and I'm sure you'll do a damn good job... Keep on keeping on young man I'm tuned in and following..

I really like the restorations. I will be glad to watch all of them you wish to put out.

What a beauty 😍 Have fun and dont give up the restauration !

Wow, at the start of the video that was looking to be a daunting and very ambitious project, but you have broken (literally) the steps down into manageable tasks and actually welding in new metal shows that the car can be repaired, looking forward to seeing progress, well done! At 5.15, rat is visible in the bulkhead moving, at 5.20 jumped down onto floor, where did he go? Hopefully, cleared off and did not take up residence in the garage...! Greetings from the UK!

I thought my 1960 cj5 was rough. Seeing you rebuilding this reinforces my belief I can restore my CJ. Just takes time.

I think i saw one good washer that you could start from. I admire your enthusiasm.

Dude! That’s insane! But I’m definitely looking forward where you’re going with this one! Good luck!

This is looking like it'll be quite the challenge. Excited to see what comes of it.

In the UK we would call this Trigger's Broom. Triggers had the same broom for 20 years, it's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles. 11/10 for vision!

Man you have lots of guts, and a crazy clear vision

Very excited to see this project come together!!

Kudos for saving such a car, amazing work.

This is awesome! So glad you're saving it. Reminds me of the Chris Birdsong feller restoring Chargers and whatnot. Looks like you're really making a silk purse out of her there.

Wow I didn’t know you had this in you lol kinda excited to see how it turns out!!

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! ....I LOVE SEEING ROUGH CARS GET SAVED!! ....THANK YOU! .....CAN'T WAIT FOR PART II

Brother , you're a legend for attempting a resto like this. I'm looking forward to watching how this goes 👍🏻👍🏻

This '70 AAR Cuda will be something once you are done bringing it back to life! It's a damn shame you found your car in the shape it was in. I can't wait for your next video to see how far along you have progressed with your Cuda. Thanks for posting your video too!

Awesome no doubt you will bring life back in to that Cuda