Fully Restored 1970 Challenger R/T - Kowalski Rides Again
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Project Kowalski is finished.. what more can we say? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Takes 13 months on a delicate car build. Pulls it outside and dogs the heck out of it! I love it!!!
The Internet is an interesting place - I am ecstatic for a man I've never met, over a car I have never known, regarding a movie I have never seen
...less than $10.00 on Amazon. Keep in mind that this movie is a cult favorite and should not be confused with a Coppala or Scorsese masterpiece. Even more so now is it's relevance for being historically and culturally significant, in my opinion.
Go watch the 1971 movie (NOT the dreadful remake!) and you'll get the complete picture - it's INCREDIBLE!
ill never own a lambo mira but i love them,ill never own a hemi cuda convertible but i love them ,ill never own this car but ill definetely watch it and love it.
WATCH VANISHING POINT,THE ORIGINAL
I've watched it well over 20 times, edge of my seat and ear to ear smile the entire time. no snacks I don't need the distraction
Hi Fran
"This is my car, I'm going to drive it any way I want."
And you, sir, have absolutely earned that. In every way.
I agree 100 percent
Which is what you gotta do with car, you dont know if youre gonna have it for 10 years, or if it will get totalled in a hour from a car accident, gotta enjoy it while you have it.
You now have memories that no one person will ever have. Start with a broken dream to motor perfection. You should write a book with plenty of photos so we can read about the restoration and the ride. We all can relive your and our dreams. LOVED that car !!
Can you please tell me who are the 67 people that actually gave a thumbs down to this man's video? Nick is living proof that you can have it all and still be so humble. He's an honest hard working man that loves his Mopar's, especially his prized Challenger. I'm so proud of him, to be able to actually achieve his lifetime goal, building something that brings out so much youthful enthusiasm from a grown man. How many of us can say the same. Certainly not the 67 who voted thumbs down.
Aldo D. THANK YOU Aldo.
@@nickpanaritis4122 I believe those are just trolls who cruise the YT and don't watch or care what it is about they just post a dislike and move on. I think they're ill people who do it to try and piss off the YT makers. Pay no heed to the dislikes, they are not real. Who could not like the enthusiasm and pleasure you show and provide for us.
They probably drive a Honda. 🚗
People who know that a '69 Camaro was never available with a 454?
@@unavailableusername9694..Nick isn't an expert on all makes and models..but when it comes to Mopar's I'd be proud to have him work on my car.
When i was a freshman in College, a friend of mine and I would drive up the canyon every friday night in his MG to see 'Vanishing Point' at this small local theatre (cost a dollar)...well needless to say that white 70 Challenger quickly became my dream car and my obsession....I searched the entire State of Utah for one back then and nothing was available...so i ended up with a 70 Roadrunner instead- but my dream of a 70 Challenger never died....seeing this one of NIcks is the closest i will ever come to fullfilling that dream and i thank you Nick for giving me this- job so well done!!!!
bill nalder I always wanted a roadrunner. I got to get one before I retire. I bought a 2016 Dodge Challenger Shaker Scat Pack ghost car. It’s one of one. It’s like the ghost cars on the police department
@@426Hemiroadrunner Nice car!!...my 70 Roadrunner was mint, only had 21,000 miles on it when i bought it- not a nick or ding or dent and still smelled new...it was a 383 4bl but the only thing i didnt like about was the automatic column shifter...but good luck to you on getting one they are a great machine!
I love Vanishing Point and the Dodge Challenger is my dream car.
The restoration of Kowalski: Challenger R/T went beyond just bringing a classic muscle car back to life. It was an emotional experience as Nick took us on a wild ride highs and lows until finished to the highest possible standard, this magnificent beast rolled out of the workshop. To me it's more than fabulous car. It is history on wheels, celebrating one of the greatest 'road trip movies' of all time, 'Vanishing Point.' The legend has been reborn.
Nick, “you the MAN”😇 Thank you for helping gear-heads keeping the muscle machines alive and well on planet 🌏. The Kowaski Challenger’s is more beautiful than when she rolled off the assembly line . I decided to go with the Holley Sniper, new fuel tank with the built in fuel pump , MSD distributor, new long tube Hooker headers on my 55 Belair with the 406, 510 hp , 5 speed stick. This is all possible thanks to your videos which has finally pulled me out of depression after losing my wife April 28th 2021, May she Rest In Peace. Thank you Nick and God Bless. Batman 😎
There is just something I really like about you Nick. Arent a whole lot of old school guys like you left. I can 100% see you getting your own television show. Of all the others, You are the BEST! Thanks Nick
I love how the pure beauty of the design is not cluttered by stripes and wings and stuff.
Nick you have made an outstanding Challenger here congratulations and honour to you for your meticulous work.
as Nick was commenting on Ivan doing seats rebuild, I was reminded when I worked at truck plant in Oshawa 1986-88. Our seats were manufactured at the Lear Seiglar plant, just down road in Whitby, some 1/2 hour before installation into vehicles. GM logo was "Just in Time". It certainly is a lot more work restoring than being built at factory. I was feeling for Nick working on his own. A new truck or car in plant took a day to build from scratch. We produced 73 trucks an hour so 500 in an 8 hr shift. Even at 1000 per day, the plant could barely keep up with orders.
I was 6 years old when vanishing point came out. We were poor so my friends and I snuck in the drive in. I loved Mopar every sense that night. So amazing to see this beautiful car come to life. I remember that day so many years ago. Bravo sir. Thank you.
Glad you finally got her done. Remember kid's, it's not what you can buy, it's what you can build.
I don’t entirely agree with that. I worked hard for my srt. I do however build. Both worlds are rewarding
Ever had someone ask you why youre doing a build? I have. I just answer "because i can". Lool conversation stoppers are just as important as conversation starters. Loool
@@coffindancer38 My attitude is more like, 'I don't have to explain my art to you'.
Finally someone drives it like they should. Keep driving it when you can. It kills me to have cars like this and just let them to sit in garage to look at them.
Travis Johnson Yup, not another Trailer-Queen - King of The Road! 👍😁🙏🏻🌅😎
I totally disagree with this. My mom done straight line spin outs in her Duster. This is not driving hard lol. I was figuring he was gonna actually drive it hard. Like taking corners at 40 mph and dropping it in to 2nd and hitting 6,000rpm then dumping the clutch and hanging the backend out in a controlled drift. Burnouts from a stop are drivers ed training.
44:35... should have done a burnout for the cops... videod getting pulled over...
I’m hoping to get a 1971-73 Dodge Charger with a 440 as my first car and you better believe that things gonna go through hell 😂
I agree, but quite often after someone spends the countless hours building something up, they don't want to drive it because they don't want to fix it again.
Nick, it was a absolute honor to follow the resurrection of this beautiful car. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. It is a little bittersweet, because i will no longer see updates about my favorite mopar build. Wishing you many happy miles in her. Thanks from South Africa.
Vanishing Point... My favorite movie of all time. I leave the theatre and get into my '70 Challenger and get strait up stupid all over town. I owned 7 of them over the years. 1970 SE 318 cid, '70 Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pack, '70 T/T 440 Six Pack, '70 R/T 383 Magnum with the infamous and sexy pistol grip sifter, just to name a few. If I had even one of them now... I could retire. Great Job, Nick. Thanks for the ride in your time machine!
Every piece of that car brought back to perfection. What an amazing restoration Nick!
Got to do it right! Thanks for watching.
Legendary,, indeed..
I got goose bumps when you did the first test drive. At the end I shed a tear. Nothing comes close to when you see your dreams come to fruition. Enjoy it Nick, you deserve it.
I used to see these challengers around when I was driving around in my Copo camaro. I don’t have that car anymore. I have a RT 392 Scatpack. I really love the old challengers and it’s a real pleasure to watch you drive your Kowalksi. Big muscle lives.
Everytime we go wheeling in Moab, we always stop at the sight of the last scene in VP.
Then we always seem to watch the movie when we're in camp.
So now you've a fan, not to mention all the rest of the gorgeous momento's of our time!
Nick, 13 months is pretty fast, took me almost 7 years, mostly waiting on special services, media blasting, chrome plating and paint shop. Rolling art, drive and enjoy it.
I ve been watching you a long time ….. and today is the day you start to grow young again and smile from ear to ear with every ride you ll take in that magnificent car of yours. Μπράβο
Nick your Car is Amazing. You must be proud of everyone who helped in this build.
You did a great job on the build. Now ,,,,,,drive it like you STOLE IT!!
PERFECTION! All you need is a set of aviator sunglasses and a tan leather vest 😎
Yes!
LOL !!!
and a trunk full of Bennies.
oh yes
And some uppers!!!
The thing that makes this such a special mopar is the way it was brought back from a basket case to the awesome Challenger it is now. This really says a lot about the level of quality of the work done at Nick's Garage---No compromises,no shortcuts,just stellar work done right! Conratulations to everyone that had a part in this project. Love the test drive! Nick, you showed a lot of control by not melting the polyglas tires in the first run!
just bought a 71 nova, had an ss when i was 17, built the engine, 350, muncie m-22, 12 bolt 4:88 gears, best times of my life!!...untill some a-hole t-boned it...had it for 8 years and was just going for paint..it was 5 years old when i bought it, no rust, no engine for 1000.00 dollars!! paid 15.000 for a plain 71, all new metal, very nice car, but its not an ss.I wish i still had it, i heard they only built 7100 in 71, cant be sure, but she was a beauty! Im just very fortunate to be able to have one now, as this is so much out of reach for so many, its a shame how things have gone with the auto industry, cant compare with the muscle cars of yesterdy! Great job, Nick keeping it alive! love your show, and how you respect everyone!
Astonishing piece of film history from one of the most Iconic chase's on TV. What an extremely nice car.....Congratulations.
I live in australia been following this project since day one that car is abeautiful beast enjoy it, well done
Thanks for watching in Australia, Alex.
@@NicksGarage Great job Nick..
1970 We were stuck with the old body VF Valiant.
It's better that factory because in 1970 allost every new car i was in had a squeak , rattle and loose door window that made noise when rolled down and you shut the door .
Damn, this car built, completed and driven put a smile on my face like it was my car.
Good job from Youngstown, Ohio, Nick!!
And from Youngstown, Florida, great job on restoring this beautiful classic. When I was stationed in Virginia I bought a '70 Challenger that had just come in from the factory a few days earlier. It wasn't a fast car but it was one heck of a lot of fun to drive. Solid red, inside and out, with a white vinyl top and wood grain trim inside. It only had a 318 with a slap stick tranny but on the highway that car was absolutely perfect. Sadly, a nagging -itch of a wife forced me to trade it and I should have divorced her instead! Every time I see a real '70 Challenger I get a sickening feeling my stomach because I really miss that car.
I had a 1970 Dodge Challenger with a 383 with 425 hp and sublime exterior with white interior! What nice cars they were! Wish I had kept mine! Have fun with yours!
You are the finest machinist (automotive technician) I've ever seen "Congratulations Nick" please keep building dreams!!!
Vanishing Point brings back strong memories of when I was 11 years old!!
I was hoping you were going to drive it like "Barry", and knock a foreign car off the bridge into the water!!
Love your car, and how you put it together.
Love your dyno work..
It's very very satisfying to see someone realize their dream this way - totally involved and totally committed. Nick may be the most self-actualized dude on the planet. LOL
Of all the channels I know with 100K subscribers THIS is the one that REALLY deserves it! Congratulations!!!
I absolutely love the way you express your values sir.
Loved watching the build over the past months.
Thanks for being with us.
This is like Christmas morning.
Very happy for you St.Nick
I love Nick's coffee. Enough grounds to make a whole pot, but 6 cups of water... A cup that will kick you in the pants and get you going...
Came into the shop yesterday and I was blown away with the quality and craftsmanship’s that goes into every single vehicle that’s in the shop truly a muscle car dream land keep up the great work !
You had me crying here. Brought back some great memories of restoring a body's with my dad. I would love to build another 65 barracuda just like the last one my dad and I built before he died. I'm very happy for you.
Congratulations Nick on finishing your Kowalski car! Just watch out for those nuts in E-type Jaguars, wanting to trade paint!
Hi, Nick I want to wish happy success in winning the CZcams award. You made me shed tears of joy, when you drove the Kowalski Challenger. Keep up Great work. Im getting ready to retire from the US Army Reserve early next year. I try to let when I can visit you and talk with you.
Cool to see Nick so happy. That car is so perfect! Make sure you take the camera guy out on that night drive so we can see the dash and 8 track all lit up with Robert Plant screaming in those 6x9s.
judge. OK.
Congratulations Nick I Shed Some Tears of Joy When You Were Cruising In Kowalski 😀😀😀😀
"Here we go!"
"Put it through its paces!"
It's beautiful, Nick!
13 months of work!
Those Polyglas tires can't get hooked.
The Car turned out absolutely STUNNING . PERFECTION ! Nick you need a Kowalski Curly Wig and Aviation Sun glasses for when you drive it. I didn't agree the car was too loud but now it sounds like the car in the movie. As always ..Nother Fine Job ! Glad you finally get to enjoy the car you always wanted. You've more than earned it.
Kowalski is just unbelievable. I absolutely love the white on black. The pistol grip Hurst is the absolute pinnacle of Mopar styx.
WOW a super long Nicks today, so much to share with us.
Many congratulations to Nick for completing his stunning car, and congratulations to all the team for your play button. 👍👍👍
You've reached your Vanishing Point Nick Well done !
Haha! Nick isn't vanishing any time soon! Thanks for watching.
I was never a mopar guy, until I saw _Vanishing Point_
Good job Nick. Makes me so happy to see old school muscle get a second life. Bravo.
Beautiful car... Congrats on finishing an amazing car... Enjoy it.
Thanks, Gary.
I'm sitting here in germany, smiling the whole time while watching this episode like if it was my car :)))
congratulations Nick - what a perfect car and thank you & the guys who are making these wonderful YT Videos everytime
greetings & much respect
Andre
parr. Thanks for watching Andre from Germany.
Mr.Nick, congratulations on the Kowalski project car, it is a beautiful car, you and your crew worked so hard it only took 13 months to complete, i can feel the joy and excitement, from Texas, love your videos, well done.
Beautiful '70 Challenger, and congratulations on your CZcams award Nick's Garage!
Nick, you've done an amazing job with the car! It's definitely a dream car. So happy for you, I'll bet you can't stop smiling.
I find myself smiling every time I watch this and I feel lot of happiness for Nick, a man I don't know in real life, but thanks to his CZcams videos, I feel like I've known him for years. What a accomplishment for him and there's nothing like the feeling of achieving one of your long held dreams.
Nick. Ive. Always .like. the movie. And. The Challenger. You. Out. Done. Yourself. Beautiful absolutely. NICE. And. I. Enjoyed .ur. show . You. Taught. Me. Thing. I. Didnt. Know ..thank you
A fine 1970 dodge challenger r&t Barry Newman would be proud to see what a beautiful job you achieved nick well done ..
Now this is a man who appreciates a muscle car and drives it the way they were driven back then.
Nick the enthusiasm you have for your Mopars is a great thing to experience thank you for posting.
Oh no. "Honey, I just found another channel I absolutely must subscribe to!" I'm only 2 minutes in, and I'm right at home in this guy's garage. :-)
Welcome aboard! Glad you found us.
I was surprised those hollow chambers helped quiet the exhaust noise, it sounds sweeeeeet.
I'm so glad Nick got this done, it is great to see him enjoy the fruit of his hard work.
AND it is especially good that he saved this car from ending up in a junk yard crusher.
I can't specifically remember the Kowalski car under hood but every Challenger I have seen under the hood, had a noise reducing pad fastened to the hood. I was surprised this one didn't have it.
Mike. Maybe I should install it.
the greatest gift of mankind is the love and respect from his friends..and good coffee..
And congrats on the CZcams Award Nick. Here's to another 100k subscribers! :-)
I'm a diehard gm man, but cars are about more than that. Its about passion. I can appreciate the passion you have for the vehicles you build and service. The challenger is a great build. As a suggestion, an x-pipe in the exhaust would smooth out the tone. Cant wait till the next build.
One beautiful Challenger,loved that movie since I was a kid
I’ve watched this video a few times now, and when Nick backs his Challenger out onto the street and launches her for the first time, the hair on the back of my neck stands up. Every single time I watch it. This is one of the things I live for being a car guy. Thank you Nick and the fellas for building this amazing car. New cars are nice, but Old School Muscle cars are the best.
I watched this beauty video ages ago, yet I still get the goosebumps when I watch it get back on the road!
Beautiful machine from an iconic film way back in the early 70s👍👌
Best thing about Nick is he drives them like they were made to CONGRATS
I have a 70 Challenger SE 375 hp 440 4 sp with a Dana 410 rear end. It also has factory AM-FM radio and power windows. I bought it from the original owner in 1973 for two grand with 12 thousand miles on it. With the 410 posi rear gear, it does fantastic burnouts starting out in second gear and dropping the clutch at 3500 rpm. It gets driven about 500 miles per year.
Anthony. You have a rare car Anthony. NICE.
@@nickpanaritis4122 Thanks Nick and you have a great CZcams channel and a pretty badass 70 Challenger yourself. My wife still has her 69 340 Dart 4sp with 391 rear gear that her father bought new and gave it to her when she got her driver's license in 1972.
@@anthonynelson9136 . Lucky wife. Good for her.
I think the pistol grip shifter is my fav too Nick.
Nick!!!! Here watching Vanishing Point for my special saturday night treat!!! Had several mopar muscle cars over the years. You do know of course that the movie represented the rebellion against the establishment of the old days. I saw this movie first with friends who were car freaks in '71. One friend i went with tried to talk his parents into an R/T but they werent having any. They bought a '71 Firebird formula 400 with the big breast hood scoops. I had a '68 440 GTX. We took turns driving from mason city iowa, to Winnebago Industries in forest city iowa where we pretended to build motorhomes. Lol i think i purposely partied late and woke up late so the morning commute was a hair raising 130mph. better than coffee wake up ride. Loool!!! I still rebel to this day, no sign of conformity at 66 years old! Party on in that wonderful vehicle and show us some bang shifting/slam shifting stuff ok? Dont let off the throttle just clutch and bang the next gear!!! You know it can take it!!!!
I regret I don't still have my 8-track Soundtrack to Vanishing Point to you Nick. Genuinely happy for you!
so happy for you i almost cried
I would be so proud. I have never met you,( my loss)? Remember, drive it like you stole it. You are like a kid in a candy store. Enjoy. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Congratulations Nick! I hope you enjoy ALL that having that car, having done the work yourself, driving it, the most famous Challenger and one of the best known "movie cars", can bring you. Here's to great joy in your times that you are driving and enjoying that BEAUTIFUL Challenger!
First year for the 454 was 1970....Love your challenger Nick. A true restoration and not a clean and paint like a lot of people do and claim a restoration.
Retire. Yes, I know. I should have said it was a later 454 big block.
I've watched this video half a dozen times so happy for you, that's every man's, every Gearheads dream right there
Z
A fine restoration done right!
My first car in 1981 was a 72' challenger. Red w/ black vinyl top. 318 4 speed w/ hurst shifter. I wish I still had it. Thx for the memories.
A dream come true for a lot of Vanishing Point fans. Turn on the radio and see if Super Soul (Cleavon Little) is on the air. Thanks for all the great videos.
So excited for nick knowing how a project completed feels soon as I seen this everything here stopped
The second great homage to “Vanishing point”.
Death proof star Zoe Bell wanting to get behind the wheel of a car just like this.
Now Nick has finally finished building the same beautiful car.
Many many happy miles and congratulations.
I cringed when they hammered those works of art ...in both movies!
@@billconservative9503 In Vanishing Point the car that plowed into the bulldozers was a Chevy Camaro so not a huge loss.
Now I gotta watch it again 😁
@@kevaninthe4135 i didnt know that, i think i can watch it again
What make no sense whatsoever in Vanishing Point is the ending. Kowalski is just a car jockey. His job is to deliver a car, nothing more. WTF is he doing taking the car on some sort of a mind trip, and wrecking it?
Some of us are less fortunate, so thank you for allowing us to escape with you while you experience your dream come into fruition. This was a fun video with many insights. Good car / good man.
2 thumbs up, Thanks Nick.
I wouldn't be suprised if Nick's challenger is one of the best car restorations on the planet.
Beautiful challenger the 1970 challenger has been 1 of my top 5 since I was a kid
Absolutely beautiful Challenger! I could only imagine what it must be like to drive an old Mopar that's brand new! I can't believe it was only 13 months! Love the choices you made for the car, from drivetrain to the wheels, and the use of original parts! The best feeling is when the car is finally finished and driving for the first time! Awesome job Nick! I'm just as happy for you and the Challenger as you are! I enjoyed the journey each week as the car was coming together! Thank you! Now you need another project series LOL! Or an engine build series?
Nick didn't have to make any choices on the car's outcome. He did a great job of copying the factory Kowalski Challenger.
Your Challenger puts the light in the sky for me
Yup, I love it! Congratulations on your new Charger. They don't make them like this anymore. The sound is great. The looks are great. And the driver is a nice guy who worked hard to get this beautiful car up to spec. Thanks to him and all his friends who know how to value what's great even if it is an old design. Take good gare of it Mr. Nick!
Congratulations on your beautiful build Nick! It may have taken thirteen months to build but I can tell that you've been thinking about this car for many years. So now you get to drive it, love it, show it, and enjoy it! And if you see any bulldozers on the highway....... just turn around!
You know it’s serious when Nick is in awe of his own work...I also love how the street is just lit up from tires frying...
"It's a little too loud." Bless you Nick.
Congrats Nick , great to see you driving the car like it was originally built to be driven.
Oh Nick, getting that beauty back on the road, after all that hard work, after getting all those pieces, and getting it back together and finished right(just wished you would have shown the seats going in and such ;) and have it turn out like that..something Very special! Love love LOVE that sound from the exhaust, and would have done the exact same thing, using those inline mufflers as resonators(which I mentioned in a previous vid) w/the original exhaust tips..it sounds like a purring Lion at idle, then like a unrestrained Beast at Power! That Car is a testament to all those who worked on it..all those who contributed pieces or did work on the restoring of the old(including those no longer on this plane of existence), but mostly to your dedication and passion Nick. And that time in the video where you get out of it and stand next to it with that Huge smile..makes it all worth it. How cool it coincided w/the Plaque from youtube, s just magical. Man that vehicle has a special place in history! Can't wait until you build the original 440 from and for it though, and get it back under the hood, even if that test mule runs really well.
nice. I wish I had videoed all the pieces getting put together. I stayed many late nights and Sundays when I should have had it filmed. But I am no camera person. I should have called my camera buddy, but he has a full time job and puts many hours at home editing on Nick`s Garage. And yes, time to rebuild the matching numbers 440 engine this winter.
@@nickpanaritis4122 , realize many late nights and weekends were put into that car, and also that a camera is often the last thing on your mind when you're trying to get it done, but even 1 on stand set up looking into the car, getting blocked at times would have been nice..only because I'd watch it ;) which is funny actually, because It's not like I haven't removed and installed or re-installed seats, even in a '71 'Cuda, to fix movement tracks or replace seats(my '72 had put in Cloth velvet swivel buckets that I was told came from a high end Monte Carlo or Olds back then) so close vehicles to that Classic. And know George works so hard bring what he does for us, and it is greatly appreciated, have a friend who runs a video service for something else, and have an idea of how much work it is I believe..hrs. an hrs. of editing for even 20 mins. of video!
It's the most beautiful car I have ever seen. Just perfect. I am so happy for you Nick.
Eddie. Thank you.
T+13 months.......Here we go!!!!!! Nice going, Kowalski.....er... I mean, Nick! LOL Thanks for the ride along.
Finished the Challenger and received the CZcams button all in the same video! Good job guys. Thanks Nick. Obrigado e trilhas felizes.
Holy Crap!!!....That thing is awesome Nick!!!!
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this video!
The wait is over! Let’s roll.
Awesome outcome. There is more value in this one hour video than you could ever find on any network TV channel!
Thanks Nick
Plate C
Plate. Thank you Plate. Nice comment.
@@nickpanaritis4122
I have learned so much from your shows!
Unfortunately I am in Calgary, but if was closer, I would bring you my Mopars to work on.
Thanks again,
Plate C
(Plate C is a standards size category for freight cars... My other hobby is trains.. I adopted this ad my handle).
Since Vanishing Point have always had a special place in my heart for white Challengers