How A Few Upgrades Got This '72 Dodge Charger Back On The Road
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Mack Metcalf and his '72 Dodge Charger are the latest to have help from our Driveway Rescue team. This time, Mike and Pat head out with the Nissan van filled with RockAuto.com parts and see how they can lend a hand.
The main issues with Mack's car are the cracked dash and it's running hot. But along with the cooling system, belts, and dash, the guys also help him out with some new shocks to help it ride smoother.
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Good to see the charger running and driving good.great work.everone.
Hey that's pretty cool to help people out like that good job guys
In the beginning he says “it has a huge overheating problem, it doesn’t like leaving the driveway” then says “he daily drives it to work” whattttt
Well to be fair, he only said it doesn't like leaving the driveway, not that it doesn't leave the driveway at all.
He probably works at the dispensary right down the street on the corner there.
he probably work close to home
those cars could take it, i drove a 72 roadrunner 383 with a blown head gasket and overheating from Virginia to Tennessee and it made it with out quitting.
I used to own this car! I am glad its seeing the road again!
If you decide to sell it I would like a shot at buying it back.
Considering it's age someone went to the junkyard and found some '73-'74 taillights and maybe that Rallye hood. It is a big block engine. It probably overheats once it gets out of the driveway and takes longer to get to work. Don't forget Rock Auto is sponsoring the segment. No problem drilling hole in t'stat. Finding parts for body of '72 is harder than the more plentiful '73-'74 models. A lot will interchange. Let's don't nitpick a daily driver.
Glad to see RockAuto sponsor a show like this, it gives the public hope. Guess its my turn for support so will subscribe
Rockauto, rockauto, rockauto, and more rockauto. I think we get it that you can get parts from rockauto. I just don't get how all of these people buy all of these vehicles and don't have any clue to change parts. Especially when it is a classic car that parts are easy to change.
Rockauto didn't have parts for my 74 charger :/
She is in good hands 🙌 for sure. Love PowerNation!!!
That's awsome that you help out normal average citizens
best looking rear quarter window
Darn spell check! Meant cowl induction! Looks great!
engine needs at least 34 degrees total timing for best results
Probably had a failing head gasket, this was just a RockAuto commercial
Yep. If had 24°of advance in distributor shoulda set idle timing to 12-14° for a total of 36-38°. Retarded timing also makes engine run hotter!
Meh meh meh who you calling a retard??😳
he was a hipster before hipstering was a thing
5:27 ...or you could just buy a quality thermostat that has a jiggle valve built into it instead of buying the $3 one
Was thinking the same thing. I got one from autozone for $9, it had a jiggle valve built right in it.
This guy has a pretty nice home and other cars in the driveway but I get that the PN crew liked the car because I do too LOL
It could be his parents' house and other cars.... ya never know!
Similar problems on my Charger. Which is a 72. Come on over guys. We'll make a day of it and then go for a drive.
Is that a cool induction hood scoop from a Z28?
Love these driveway rescues! Come rescue my ‘72 Challenger Rallye!!!! Heeeellllppppp!!!!
Yes it's a late 1970's Z-28 power bulge. It looks good on the MOPAR!
@@markg7030 You should get your eyes checked, if you think that garbage "looks good".
I have a 72 Rallye Looks showroom, with 12500 miles
Bless you folks
Hey fellas I got a 73 charger I could use some help on
also 30 total is way too low for a low comp 400, should be 32-35 depending on fuel quality
You really think he’d notice an extra five hp on a tired clapped out 47 year old motor ?
@@petersouthernboy6327 5 degrees is a bit more than 5hp, so yes he would. Also retarded timing will cause the car to overheat as well...
Great!.....need more shots of the whole car in between work...coooool
Glad to see all that work done! But I'm surprised a man with that sweet of a beard needed a pit crew.
A plastic cover to hide the original dash. So they just put some cheap plastic on like a band aid. Needs a replacement OEM dash!
Sure wish you'd show up and help me with my 1974 Charger SE....😎💯
Is this a rockauto.com commercial?
Who do you think sponsored the show?
Dude, I would KILL for a beard like that. What's your secret, Mack???
Just curious, are you planning on trying to get him a proper front and rear bumper plus grilles and taillights ?. Would look a tad nicer with the 72 set up.
1972 had 3 different styles of grilles and tail lights depending on the model and production month. Front had the hideaway, the grille with a silver loop, to the black out loop and black out and typical 73' style grille. Same with the tail lights. They varied from the solid, to the angled, to the 73' versions some blacked out and some not. My guess this was a late production model.
it is the correct grills and tail lights.
@@SophiaAphrodite also had the Rallye which i have.
@@robvoyles No, it is not!. Those are 73-74 grilles and taillights
Can't believe you were right there an didn't do the timing chain set ???
Now when it goes out and usually soon. It all comes back off agin and will cost him an arm an a leg to have done !!!
And what 6,8 more bolts an future problem solved !!!!!
Some people just have to learn the hard way !!!
I agree that timing chains are wear items - but it’s certainly more involved than “6-8 more bolts”. You have to drop the front of the oil pan, the front crossmember, and pull the crankshaft dampener.
Higgins is cool
I want some ice cream
My 95 Buick Roadmaster. I know it's not a muscle car to all. But it's a project that I picked to build as s sleeper/daily. Need help
Can you guys sponsor me for so new suspension upgrades on my 64 1/2 k code mustang located in Los Angeles
Dash cover, really.....
Forreal 🤦🏽♂️🤧
Yep, best $120💵 investment I have ever spent on my 74 Charger.
Terry Schnereger it’s gay
@@rolandob4492 i was on a beer budget.🍺💵
@@rolandob4492 I'll sell you my car??
By the way nice car!
I’m sure the average guy gets thermostats and hoses from autozone and amazon for shocks and other parts
Man if the owner dont look like joe dirt 😁😁😁
Joe dirt with a really long beard and a soft-spoken, gentlemanly manner?
No no no
Did I hear that right a AC Delco alternator on a mopar? LOL
Parts are parts.
looks like a GM A body under the cover...70 GTO MAYBE?? is that a 79 Z28 scoop on the charger??? WTF MAN...I like the green Suzuki Quadracer
Yeah, that hood thong looks absolutely trash.
72 with 73-74 grills and tail lights :|
1972 had 3 different styles of grilles and tail lights depending on the model and production month. Front had the hideaway, the grille with a silver loop, to the black out loop and black out and typical 73' style grille. Same with the tail lights. They varied from the solid, to the angled, to the 73' versions some blacked out and some not. My guess this was a late production model.
its a 73 or 74 but its not a 72 i had one and the front grill had round head light rings those are a 73 head light rings and the tail lights are not a 72 i look in the junk yard for a new tail light and it was different your project is a 73 to a 75 72 was the only year of the tail lights it had
No, it's a '72 with '73 or '74 grille and taillights put on it - just like several earlier comment posters have said. Check out the side rear window shape. That shape was only available on the '72 (and '71) models.
@@chetparker8251 so why not use the correct grill a tail lights for that year
@@robertcard8200 Good question, but one that you would have to ask the owner. However, if I had to guess I'd say the car had an accident back in the day and the 1973 parts were available cheaper and/or more locally than the 1972 parts as repair items.
Honestly ! Look at the C-pillar...it's a '72 !
He needed help for that? If I called friends for these jobs I'de be laughed out the room! Very cool car though, the man has taste at least, but if you're going to run an old car, know how to do the basics... wait, it's a forty year old car, it's all basic!
I don't think it's all basic man
Probably had a failing head gasket, this was just a RockAuto commercial
that is a 1973 charger
Look at the C-pillar...straight away,that tells you it's not a '73.
Daily driver with no plates? 🤔
It's called,.. No want plate on TV. Do you even have two brain cells to rub together?
Big block Mopar with 30 degrees total timing? they usually like 36-38, run like a dog without it.
Probably had a failing head gasket, this was just a RockAuto commercial
Man that guy has a huge Beard.
The guy is literally a caricature of a character.
Over heat and they do the cheap dash cover crap
72 charger with 73 tail lights? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, also whats with the hood?
I know man that looks like a 79 z28 hood scoop WTF
@@tjclt250r something isn't right
1972 had 3 different styles of grilles and tail lights depending on the model and production month. Front had the hideaway, the grille with a silver loop, to the black out loop and black out and typical 73' style grille. Same with the tail lights. They varied from the solid, to the angled, to the 73' versions some blacked out and some not. My guess this was a late production model.
8- 1/4 diff = :(
Sdmoparman in SD it would be a lot better with a slant six and a 7 1/4 rear diff
Maybe it’s true, they only pick people with money who are just lazy
that guy from rockauto so full of shit xD
i dont voice my opinion much...but if this guy cant replace a water pump..thermostat...and radiator....on a car like this????...he shouldnt own 1...thats all basic basic...work
Weird vid