So glad that you decided to film this brother, you are the Internet Charger Jesus, preach to all of those who do not follow the Birdsong Book O' Chargers.

Last year Uncle Tony Garage he went and looked at a duster and it was a flipper hack job with a BS story . That flipper was speechless .

This guy gave us not just a solution but a whole lecture, this is what you call a person that helps and to educate

I was one of the "dummies" when I bought my 68. This was years ago and I had been looking for a long time and actually had 2 sellers back out on me. Finally found a complete "barn stored" Charger and just pulled the trigger and picked it up almost sight unseen. Turns out there was A LOT more wrong with it that I thought (RUST!). Got lucky with a lot of the body and solid frame rails but long story short, I'm still working on it years later. I should be driving the damn thing already... I will get her finished in no small part due to these videos. Unbelievably helpful!!! Thank you for all you do on here.

Couldn’t of said it any better, I’ve been messing with Mopar’s for forty plus years. Guys and Gals that know these sixty’s and seventies Mopar’s know where to look and what to look for. When folks ask me about any old car and they’re not able to do the work for themselves I always tell them don’t buy a cheap pos, save your money and get a nice looking, reliable car that you want you’ll save a ton of money. I tell them to take a buddy who’s knowledgeable about those cars and someone to be the voice of reason. Great video Chris, viewers take his advice.

It's always good to hear this kind of info from you, cause I know it's unbiased and true. I have wanted a Charger for as long as I can remember. I mean the Dukes of Hazzard started airing when I was four years old. That cemented these cars in my mind forever, that and girls with great legs! I agree with you about the numbers matching hype. Granted, there are some real gems that deserve to be original and done right. But for me? I'll take a base 318 charger that I can build the way I want and have fun driving it.

100% complete just needs a drive train and it needs to be assembled. LMFAO

Wow man.. God bless you for helping other's with your expertise .

I think the majority of people who complain they can’t find one are looking for a concourse quality vehicle for 5K.

great videos - i remember the good old days - a long time ago the day after my sixteenth birthday I bought a four year old 1969 charger for a thousand dollars. I saved the money working fast food and a paper route. You would not believe how much that car affected the rest of my life. thanks for bringing back great memories.

One thing I’ve seen is idiots selling stripped down cars (rollers) with no drivetrain no engine no trans for 20k+

I love it, Chris buys a Charger to get a Joe Dirt steering wheel.

Excellent advice man. This applies to most old cars. Also applies to old motorcycles, finding out the hard way.........getting done, but DAMN........

Hey Chris there are a lot of people out here that want you to stop educating everybody on how these people are ripping you off. You are educating everybody on how not to get ripped off and it’s killing them😂😂. Keep up the good work..!

Price ranges would be a good addition to these videos.

Good advice, I did buy a 70 charger burnt orange on burnt orange from my dads neighbor a couple years ago . My dad kept asking me to come check it out I was pretty busy so he sent me a couple pictures and I saw that it was a RT so of course I found some time to go check it out. The neighbor had it in his barn since 86 and we had never seen or heard about it he new my dad was a mopar guy because he drove a 59 coronet and offered him the car.

There was so much useful information in this video. Thank you for sharing these lessons that cost you thousands of dollars to learn. You shared the cost of so many of the vital components but no one ever speaks of cost/value of varying condition from complete car to rotten hunk of rust. I know things are only worth what someone will pay for them. And I’m aware that a complete running driving car can be worth less than a mangled heap solely on the options on the vin plate. I just think it would be helpful to have a clue how much a decent 2nd gen charger should cost

No you can’t please everyone Chris, you’re right buddy, it’s like damned if you do and damned if you don’t!

Thanks for your expert advise Chris , much appreciated .

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this for us!

You have the best advice Chris! I constantly refer you to other people and websites!

Great tips Chris. I recall seeing a past video where you gave details about chassis rust and how to find it.

CHRIS, good to hear from you again. We all have missed your videos. If a great you are passing your knowledge on! Thanks Cheers

I'm pleased! You're one guy I know that can build a $100.000 chargers all day long! Thanks for posting! Best to you young man!

Dude, you're awesome....period. I get everything you say. I've owned several Mopar's and am working on a 67 Coronet 500 convertible right now.

Thanks for the info. I picked up my 68 almost a year ago in similar condition to yours here in Wyoming.

If you're gonna drive with that metal steering wheel in Las Vegas heat, you'd better get some driving gloves.

Good vid, lots of info! Thank you for sharing. You bought exactly what I’ve been lookin for, a stock standard 68/69 charger for a build.

Always ask for receipts if seller claims rebuilt this and that. You rock Chris.

Man I learn so much from your videos . Thanks buddy buddy . I’m totally more wise about what to look for now .

Chris, you are a mopar restoring god!! Thank you for bringing back true american muscle back to life!!

Thank you Chris I have bought a few that was basket cases and it worked out better for me

My first car was a 68. Green top. Green interior. Green body. 383 / auto console. A/C. Where is it now? Who knows. 1974

Once again good tips

Great Advice Chris! What People That Haven't Torn Apart And Rebuilt Any Type Of Car Is The 'LEARNING CURVE' Associated With Said Car.

I appreciate that you took the time to explain all this stuff to us knuckle heads we can't help it some times but thanks for sharing it was a good video like always long live the all mighty chargers👍👍👍

Lots of good advice here. Thanks !

Outstanding video. Thanks for sharing.

Another GREAT video!! Appreciate all the GREAT advice. I got drunk on Ebay and purchased a project 70 Charger for a good price but I was expecting to buy a lot of sheet metal panels, especially the back quarters and trunk because 90% of project Chargers need that anyway... and yes the interiors are stupidly expensive too!!! But these are 50 year old cars... I just resent the higher price for MOPAR parts compared to GM & Ford...

Valuable Information that will help in the purchase of any vehicle, Thank you for that. I do love these Chargers don't gimmie wrong, but i literally can not find one of these in my state, if they are up for sale it's instantly bought by a hoarder, and one you know well here in the state or Wyoming. Which Is why as a beginner to restoring a car I decided on an 81' G-Body Chevy and those are challenge enough. One day if I should find a Charger I would like to restore one. The insight and information you provided on many of the different parts, pieces, sections etc. also seem to similarly apply to the car I have just obtained. I watch this channel along with many others. Thanks for sharing.

I hope theres still chargers like that when I'm old enough to buy one or can afford one

Another very nice video with good info, thnx!! I just like your down to earth approach 👍👍

Lotsa great advice. Looking forward to the rental build, that's a great idea. Think I would stick with a small block for a rental if it were me. You'll want to rent it more than a couple times hah. Thanks for sharing

Thanks For The Advice About "Number Matching Car And Engine Blocks"

NEVER OCCURED TO ME BUT I PURCHASED MY CHARGER IN 2003.$2 GRAND. IT WAS GOOD AMOUNT OF CASH FOR ME BUT SOMETHING AFFORD. I MUST HAVE BOUGHT RIGHT BEFORE PRICES GOT CRAZY HIGH. I STILL FEEL PRETTY LUCKY

Great tutorial. I learned a lot from this video. Thanks!

How much is the tuition for an Associates Degree in Chargerology with Professor Junkerup?

Most people can't see the potential in a car that needs some work! I prefer a car that doesn't have a motor and trrans in it, that way I can put what I want!

Thanks for the video,but we need to see more fab work ,and i want to see a nice paint job on just one of your nicely paneled up cars.😜👍👍

I know you are super busy chris, but I hope you will post some restoration vids soon. You are an inspiration to so many, and you are so talented. I am not trying to blow smoke up your %#&, I just really want to see more panel replacement vids. I have learned a lot from you! Thanks in advance.

I love your videos they are informative and very interesting.

Great video, thanks for sharing.

68 charger is my favourite, round tail lights....

Great advice, you should make a downloadable check list for vehicle pre-purchase inspection with a parts purchase list and preferred parts venders.

great video lots of good info on what to look for

That is a great video. So much info. Thanks man.

Holy moly, look who decided to finally post something?

Your message really speaks to me! My absolute dream car is a 1969 charger! When i decided to look at the market for one they were just way out of my price range. And I was looking to restore one, im no stranger to hard work! But even a rusted out roller just a shell was over 10k and that a base model, nothing special! What makes these cars so expensive a amature enthusiast like me cant even afford one? But i was able to aquire a 1970 dodge Coronet that hopefully will someday be on the road. But hopefully a charger will cross my path! Good message! Like seeing your cars and what you do to them!🤘

Glad to see you stoped at the top of the Scipio hill, on your way to the Fillmore, bever, area.

Agree 100% bought my 69 Roadrunner in pieces- complete. Blasted, on a body jig, title, vin, data plate, drive train, axle, trans, k-frame x2, old crager ss wheels, orig N96 parts, etc etc. And got a great deal to boot.

Great video sir. Thanks

Been working on a 68 keep up the videos they help

My dad has been saying the same things you mentioned in this video since i was about 8 haha! It's a cavalcade of truths, and more people needs to hear it.

Dude your videos please me. I've learned so much about Chargers that I didn't know I needed to know and you have doggies in your vids!!

Awesome advice!

I love the 68 chargers. And b body’s. As well as almost any muscle car

Some people don't learn lol but looking forward to seeing you build this 👍🏾👍🏾 yeah nothing is cheap to restore or replace, 😐

Most of the complainers are the one's who are stuck in the 80's and can't accept prices are no longer 80's prices. We all love a deal, but reality is a real smack down for many. I tell these people go find and buy are gem Sedan from the 60's or early 70's and have the same fun in a cool car for a fraction of the cost. And the old saying holds true: "You can't build it for what you can buy it for".

God the hours and hours I've spent watching your videos. Better binge watch than anything on tv. Start at 10 PM and look down next thing you know its 6am haha

Great video you are definitely one of the good old boys. I know one thing if I was looking to buy a Charger I'd buy it from you. After watching your videos it would be near new or damn close . Keep up the good work .

One I'm looking at has a Dana 60 . It's bronze /Copper colored. 383 (seized) with factory ac and disc brakes. Comes with extra interior dash parts all glass has been smashed out of it but has 2 rear windows inside has 68 rt parts in it. But it needs a new ass but rails are solid grills perfect and all ac stuff is there.

Nice I Want It... LOL!! Keep us up to date on this reman...

Great advice. I bought a '74 Challenger a year ago last October. Although it did run and drive the Canadian pedigree prob should have set my spidey sense off. The guy sold it to me included trunk pan, floor pan, rear quarters, front fender, rockers, and a couple other miscellaneous items. I did the destruction portion of the rust removal but a smart thing I did was hire a couple guys to put the metal together. I don't do that kind of stuff and as much as KZfaq guys make it look easy I am pretty damn certain I came out ahead on time, money, and fits of rage. I bought the car pretty well (I think) so as I approach the end I will wind up all in for around $20k including all new interior and paint.

I would rather buy the shell and boxes of parts. I did that on my 1969 GTX convertible 25 years ago. Still have it today.

Damn that was straight talk. Greetings from Germany

We were visiting the Petersen Museum earlier this year, and a quote from Mr P stood out to me. He said, ‘always pay more for the right car.’ He went on to say that the right car will be more enjoyable to own in the long run.

My dream charger is rust free with a strong reliable engine and a nice enough interior for daily driving. The paint doesn’t matter to me one bit. If it’s bad I can Matt black it and it looks fine

What sage advice.

I am pleased you posted another video

Nooooo way that daytona build is going to be insane. Can't wait Chris. Thanks for the video buddy!

Thank you for this. Really wish I could find my dad’s that he got new in 1970 after returning home from Vietnam.

Good stuff. Happy Motoring.

I understand what you're saying completely if it's already been torn down all the rusty stuff taken off then the rest is or soda blasted and epoxy saved you a lot of work I bought a 1968 Camaro here and Tampa Florida I looked under it before I bought it look good from what I could see and I didn't know exactly where to look for rust in other crusty places so I drove it for a little while and I kept seeing more more rust so I took the carpet out lo and behold street signs so someone put street signs in the floor and got up under it and dressed up with a little Bondo put the carpet and padding in good to go so now I'm doing a whole lot more work and a little less driving .

It is good to end the video with us laughing out loud. Thanks Chris.

Chris u r a charger loveer for sure lol

Better than a 10-200

Thats what I like about having a 4th gen Dart. You don't get much street cred at car shows etc for having one, but parts are still easy to find and they won't break the bank.

Great video. Next one on your 58 fury.

I bought my 68 charger which was complete site unseen from Oklahoma. Its needs work but nothing i cant handle. I paid 7k for it plus 1k for shipping

Listen to this man. He is in the money. I have a basket case 69 R/T S/E that I should have left where I found it. It has taken me years to locate all the pieces that were missing from the car.

TOO bad like hearing the prices , I know there expensive because I looked at Chargers for years. Finally got a very nice Charger for a decent price. The triple black you bought was priced right. Where are you going to find an original triple black R/T for that money, not on the east coast for sure.

If you're just starting out in Mopar look for the off the beaten path cars..One example was a 1973 Town and Country wagon. It was running, solid, inspected, and ready to drive. It had a smog era 440 with a 727 and an 8 3/4 rear. A decent rebuild can pump that 440 to 400hp and 500lb/ft of torque. Even at 5000 pounds that's still respectable for a cruiser. I think it was $4000. Everybody has seen a Charger but when was the last time you saw a Town and Country wagon? Forget taking a kid to a car show. You can take the whole school to the car show.

I need to keep an eye out on KSL. I’d love a nice 68 or 69 Charger or even a 70-74 Barracuda.

I like all the information you were spitting out lot of good points you do drive around and find them but one of those that I kind of like the old race cars and I'm seeing them pop up on KZfaq a lot now where it's the old Circle Track cars that people are putting back on the road but back when I used to think of it people looked at me like I was crazy but I guess I was before my time but I was young and still have no money so but I moved from Kansas to Oregon and there's a whole lot of Scrappers so a lot of older stuff is long gone and it also doesn't help that I'm in the backyard of Graveyard Carz pretty much any Mopar sitting somewhere they've gobbled them up

That Joe dirt steering wheel ar a blast in the winter bar

Thank you Chris

Interesting and entertaining just right for a quiet Tuesday. M

Great video Chris. About the repop topic, please do a video. Im restoring my -68 and repop stuff is so bad.... Its like 1 out of 10 repop stuff Ive bought that looks close to original....and works like original. And the hardware that comes with repop stuff, never ever use it, cheap brittle metal screws that breaks off etc.

chris we all listen to your wprds of wisdom as you are the second gen charger guru

You are spot on,there are lots of scammers out there. My big thing is the title. So many buying cars and either there is no title or there is some shady business with the title. I've had people raise hell at me saying its not a problem getting them. I say save yourself some money and get one with a clean title. BTW I really enjoy the videos.