What's The REAL Cost Of Building A 60's Mopar Muscle Car? Well I Ain't Cheap...
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- My 1968 Plymouth Satellite is all together and I've been driving it daily, enjoying every mile. This wasn't the cheapest way to bring an old muscle car back to life but I didn't sacrifice anything for safety.
I spent money where it was needed in the floors, quarters, brakes and suspension. It may not be the absolute prettiest but I guarantee it's one of the most solid B bodies on the road.
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I think you did great Dan, if you've had offers in the high teens. The profit is rarely worth the labor involved. But one thing for sure, you brought enjoyment to the people watching.Thank for that.
Oh I just like working on em
Dan and Dani.....I just want to thank you for thanking me.. Not many U-Tubers acknowledge that it their viewers that are one of the reasons for their success. I personally think your videos are great and also educational. Keep doing what your doing and good luck in your endeavors.
There's know price for bringing back these old cars too life bud ,great job. The sad part of this is I am 64 year's old ,my uncle and is dad has a junk yard, I been around it sense the late 60s, and seen alot of great car's get crushed , Crazy I know, so thank you guys for bringing them back, I wish I could.
I'd say you made out great overall. As we learned from C.A.R.'s generous donation, there still is a brotherhood of car enthusiasts out there who enjoy helping each other, as it was in my '60's hot rodding days. Channels like yours are bringing that camaraderie back, which I think is great. You're motivating, helping and making friends, which is worth more than $. You can drive it for a while, and still sell it for a profit, even considering your labor. Can't say that about a new car bought from a dealer. Thumbs up!
Ten grand for a 440 b body that’s solid and reliable and not sketchy-= money well spent! And of course very cool
Thanks man!
Nice car. The money was well spent. The car is saved and lives again! I wish we had muscle cars in Britain!🇬🇧
100%
With the connection of have done the work yourself. If a fella hasnt done it, its tough to understand.
Was thinking the same thing.
I don't count my time, because I enjoy doing this, its therapy to keep me busy so my mind doesn't go bad places (result of war and a hard life growing up) my focus is on driving them after the build. Its not the car itself, its not the status or 'look what I have' thing either, no for me its all about what I can do with them. They are the medium in which my abilities, knowledge, and intellect can be measured and weighed to see where I am in the learning process. Getting it done for less than $10k when its a mopar is impressive.
Yeah everyone has a hobby that usually loses money. Figured this isn't the worst way to spend my time
@@DDSpeedShop getting into old cars like we are prevents us from getting addicted to drugs.. can't afford the drugs when you have old cars to build.
Im a pontiac guy but watchin ur videos gets my mopar interests goin lol Awsome job 👍👍👍👍
Worth every penny, Dan! Have fun with it until you sell it (if that's the plan). Thanks for sharing! ALWAYS great content!
Yep..you had fun n we had fun following..thanks n to all that helped
Thanks for sharing your Satellite adventure, not to mention your honest assessment of its cost. That car is freakin cool!!
I paid 11,500 for my '69 roadrunner it's pretty rough but that's mostly floor pans it was a 383 4 speed but I got it with a 440 4 speed in it..have about 1500 in the new pans and have to get a windshield still I can get 26 grand for mine with the parts so you'll do good on that car also even tho it's just a satellite.. good job buddy on getting the mopar back on the road
Nice to see what the actual $$ amount was. We can see the time spent is significant also! We've followed along, and it was only in 20 minute increments! Your time to edit, and stuff we didn't see behind the scenes. It's a lot of time commitment. Thank you for giving us a chance to see what all goes into this! It has both inspired me, and made me realize it's a big time commitment, and money pit. I am more determined than ever to get my old Valiant going, finish my 80's truck, and get to work on my 47 chev.
Oya the time really adds up haha
Nice job, Dan. I check both Facebook and Craig's List frequently, and a satellite like yours would easily go for that high teens (American!) any day of the week, so your labor was well spent. But don't get rid of it - I think you would enjoy it more as a daily driver than the Challenger, although it will be interesting to see how that ends up when you get done with your proposed changes to make it streetworthy. Thanks for the entertainment. And Danni, thanks for the filming, support and chuckles, keeping Dan honest!
Thanks David! Yeah im kinda in love with it right now
The trick with anything in life is don't get overwhelmed, stick to the plan and don't spend what you can't afford (remember it's a hobby). It might mean doing some horsetrading , swapping work and taking some time off from a project but it will get done. It's like real estate, collector cars have their ups and downs but if you do as much as you can yourself you will prevail. Good job Danny Boy!
Bottom line you're doing what you love so in my book your way ahead of the game 🏁🏆
It’s been worth it to us. We get to enjoy you spending the money and the great narration! On to the next one!
It adds up for sure but when it’s something you enjoy doing it’s all worth it! Saved another one! Nice work Dan!
Hobbys cost money right? Haha
Still a awsome job, and car - money has no object when it comes to labor of love and enjoying what you do , to make a nice cruiser for the boulevard.
Satellite looks awesome dan
i have 10k in a 1966 mustang and I might not get that back. i think your mopar is good for more. enjoyed the build and your channel
Great final price,you did a great job getting it back on road and for under ten grand is impressive!
Ten grand on a B -body, Dan it’s called a investment, it’s only going to go up in value. You spend 10 grand on a late model car and in 5 years it’s worth nothing
I would love to be the guy that owns that car that takes it to the next level cuz it's a cool car
That's really not that bad!! My dad guessed around 8k and I guessed 11k. Thanks for the video! Have you ever considered visiting Nick's garage up that way?
Thanks man! Nicks place is a ways away
This is the most cost effective to have a vintage hot rod. Trade your time for money. When it comes time to sell, you wont lose financially. You can pay as you go to have a hot rod. You know exactly what is in it.
Satellite looks great! I was just on kijiji and saw a '56 pontiac nomad. Can't remember actual name. Just east of Winnipeg. Price seemed fair to me
Sorry it's a '55.in Lorette
The 1968 Plymouth Satellite is awesome!! The money will be worth it. You could probably get $20-$30 for it. Sell the Challenger and Satellite and put it toward that shop you've been talking about? No need to "MOPAR UP" the driveway. You'll need the room for your Tri-5s!! Cheers!!
Thats the exact plan
The car is worth it cause you will get your money back if you choose to sell. If you don’t then it will still provide miles of fun driving. Great vid as usual. Thanks.👍👍
You'll make a profit whenever you decided to sell it, meanwhile reap the rewards! I enjoy your videos.
Mopars are not cheap. The good thing is you have the tools and knowledge to do your own work and save $$$$ on labor hours. Keep it up love the work you guys do. 👍
cost seems right. 5k is more than i would want to spend on a project car. thanks to youtube you can do stuff like this. thumbs up
$5K is CHEAP for a '68 B Body...values are going straight up...and will continue to...Old cars are for people with "the means".
Gotta pay to play
@@DDSpeedShop speed cost money, how fast do you want to go?
Love those Mopars, was raised on Chrysler products, had a few in my youth!✌🏻🇨🇦🇺🇸
Did the same thing 25 yrs ago, got a 68 sport satellite roller, traded body work labor for the shell, took the 440 i had in my other car (72 Chrysler new yorker) that I got for 300$ and built it and the trans for the Plymouth. Didn't finish it 100%, but had a 500 hp engine, and painted body with six pack hood for just under 7k....fun times!
Dan its neat that your shared the expense of the car. . But I really come for watching u work on them and turn them back to drivers again. And then there fun of just watching you and Dani have a good time. 👍
You did well Dan! Car is a solid driver. Used unknown 440s with trans in canada people are asking 1200 to 1500. Usually need rebuilding. If you said you've been offered high teens I'd consider it a big win! Nothing like a little sweat equity. Fix that front fender you'd get even more. LOL. Have a good one!
Haha I like the character of the fender....
Dan, for someone like me, I don't have the ability to do this, it would have cost me way more to have saved this car.
This car would have been another lost Mopar had you not saved it.
I'm wondering if you'd show this to the original owner ( son) ?
You did great!!!!
Satellite looks great 👍
Hope the ink came off ...im assuming you had to scrub !! marker pens absorb quick on non marker board surface. ..awesome car
Well it was a lesson learned haha
@@DDSpeedShop hey its Winnipeg its gonna get Graffiti anyway
i hope we see the video on Queen D channel behind the scenes hehe
My aunt Mary owned a nearly exact '70 satellite in MA .In about 1974, when visiting her, I used to watch the turn signals atop the fenders and used to think they were as cool as icecream...yup, they still are!! Mesmerizing! Haha!
You did well Dan , and please don’t sell the car . You will regret it . She is a beauty .
I have a 1973 Holden HQ sedan 6 cylinder and am converting it to full V8 driveline. You inspired me to do it Dan. Like you I am spending the money.
Awesome! Go price an equivalent mopar.... see that you did VERY well. Got lots of profit potential. Ya couldn't buy one in anywhere close to that good of condition for anywhere near that price.
Love what you do that car will sell in us for good 💰
I see you made your own "MOD TOP" Satellite........LOL...........sweet Car!
Did a great job and you're a Lucky Guy having a good lady who supports you
Worth every penny bud! Great job! Love that car! Also, I have a minty flat hood for your Challenger that you can have for free if you want. I'm in Alberta, so we could arrange for you to grab it when you swing through this summer if you like. Jay.
Nice Jay🙂
Oil filter,oil, transmission fluid,brake fluid,antifreeze,spark plugs,wires. Many, many forgotten little things. It all adds up.
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Oh yeah by far my favorite car that you built but that is mainly for sentimental purposes 👍
I really enjoy your channel.
You remind me of a great friend of mine that unfortunately passed too soon.
There seems to be an abundance of pretty much rust free / low rust cars in your part of the world, especially Tri-5 Chevies for short money.
Excellent candidates for car projects.
Keep up the interesting projects. Very cool turning four door cars into two door cars.
Take care.
:)
Great job on the satellite, great job on the video. Thanks!
Looks awesome Dan!!!! You Able to do another YT ad revenue update on how it works/going
I actually think the next guy could do a front fender, paint, pretty stuff, interior, and make a ton of money off of your efforts... Just Say'n!!
More power to him
And roadrunner hood
You can definitely make a profit if you were to sell ,but looks like you fell in love with it for now!
"Profit"?...not really...but he can get paid for his labor. "profit" would be anything over the hard cost + labor...
Well Done!
Thanks again for the video and education
Great investment, Any Mopar is worth saving and putting money into.
Have fun and enjoy your ride.
You guys are Awesome 👌.
Really cant go wrong with a 68 mopar you did well you tube paid for the labor, i hope ! you wont lose on this for sure !
I think you did well with this one. By doing it yourself you saved loads of money. If you were to have to pay for these parts and the work you performed, you would be in excess of $20G.
good number for a driver for sure. having to pony up in the beginning for the good body saved more than it cost, the windshield with no rust was worth every penny
Yeah super solid car
Not bad, Dan…..not bad since a fully restored ‘68 Satellite will cost you 30k-plus here in the States!!!!!!
Hi Dan + Dani good vid 🖒🖒 That Mopar was $$ Expensive !!
"On the plus side theres 12 different flavors of Kraft Dinner" Bahahaha! Love it!
There is?!!! Cool! Tuna doesn't count!
in the Puget sound area $20,640 us is high retail but that's for a 383 unrestored.
I think you did fine on the coast
Thanks for pulling the numbers together. I'm still scared by the Drum Brakes with a 440, but you are the one driving it. Maybe you can bring it back and put Disks on the Front in a future Video, when you are looking for a change of pace in content.
I think you have a great car for a great price. Labour is labour, but you got some good deals and you have to account for the Canadian$ cost of parts. But if you can get the high-teens price for it then you're doing pretty good. 60s vintage cars in good shape are expensive anywhere in Canada. Be safe and stay well.
Good job as always! Thanks and keep on going
Dan there is a 1964 Dodge Polara in your area for $500 on Kijiji 😜
Don't tell him that, already has 2 dodges, he must be feeling sick already
Dan, 10K for that car here in Australia is on the money for what you paid for the staring project. Now throw another 10K at it and we're talking getting it on the road. American car's of any sort and even vintage Aussie cars are friggin GOLD. Cheer's Tassie John
Dan I enjoyed your videos on the 440. I had a 66 Plymouth sport fury 440 four speed, great engine!!
Awesome stuff again Dan!!!!
I knew you was Canadian as soon as the video started. I live in Detroit and you know the Hockey Competition gets pretty Heated. Nice Car Man.
Anytime you are doing something YOU enjoy, then your time is not valueless. It is a hobby , and should be enjoying your time.
I have a '60 Fury me getting ready to build. Hard to say cost's on like the engine. It came out of my '65 Sport Fury, $200.00 for car. But engine kit was $850.00, cam $350.00, springs $150.00, no machine shop yet. Body parts trunk floor, right outer drop down and trunk seal, $600.00. Inner fender wells $385.00, both front fender rear drop downs $125.00, Rocker panels $98.00, left front frame nose and corner window trim $128.00, all rubber seals $425.00, front end rebuild $350.00, fender mounted turn signal kits (less housings) $89.00, mirrors $45.00 and few other things. Still want front buckets for it.
Thanks for the realistic expense summary
I've seen cars painted with blackboard paint! the walk around analysis with costs written on each part reminds me of Thoreau when He said, " I see the tree not as the Woodcutter, in board feet, but as a whole... (paraphrased)". The Car(Tree), the woodcutter,(Dan), But See transcendentally it seems as Dan is both the woodcutter, and Thoreau, the whole from its parts a sum greater and intangible from the mathematical total.
I think the 440 you have to value@ 2-3000 for the build
You forgot a bunch fuel lines break lines transmission and if I actually thought about it I'm sure there is 2 or 3 more things but all said and done you couldn't buy 1 for half of that so you did good 👍
Re used the fuel line brake line is 29 bucks a roll and a roll does 2 cars
thanks, i like the statistics on costs, with my 9 vehicles, it adds up, good video.
Thanks for sharing your build great job Dan Thanks again for your friend Rob from B.C 🇨🇦
You won't find another one for 10K! Better keep her, cash in the bank Dan.
if he wants to buy a house...he needs cash, not 15 cars.
I know the feeling. I have a 70 challenger... in Ontario... that needed alot. the costs add up ! BUTTTT worth it!!!!
When you add 200 hours of labor and a fair market value for the donated 440 you have over $25k in the car. You prob can get $20k for it and you might make $5k in youtube money from the series so yea its a win. Plus it was fun to go along for the ride on this build! Mopar ✊🏁
I think that's why its important to start off with a car you really like and want to own because with me its always the same , buy a car think it's ok but after a few cruises I'm rebuilding everything mechanical, engine, trans suspension etc. I will keep and enjoy the car until it pays me back in miles and smiles. Then repeat the process.
11 years ago I picked up a rock solid short bed 83’ 4 speed D150 ,slant six ,66k miles for $1,900. I dropped in a Very Happy 318 a year later once I got a little taste of mopar power I knew I wanted more! So literally after saving pocket change and 5 dollar bills for 10 years I finally broke that piggy bank last month 🤑 Mopar=MoMoney but im still spending a fraction of what new muscle cars or trucks with over 500hp cost you don’t have to spend $50k+ to have fun!
I would say that you have a certified investment there Dan for the outlay - as somebody else has said, 'pay' to get the wing repaired and painted and....Taa Daa! House down payment...UNLOCKED! But keep and enjoy for as long as you can/want. Nice car.
You also replaced the directional lights and other lights too....
it cost more to restore than it did when it was new. that's kinda crazy when you think about it. i just drug a 1936 chevy truck in rough shape out of the woods where it had sat for close to 50 years. i don't even want to contemplate what i'll have in it before it's back on the road. but i only have a couple hundred bucks in it, so that helps. now all i need is glass, drivetrain, running gear, seats, wiring, paint, sheet metal for the cab, doors and floor, door hinges, handles and latches,....uhh, i think i'm gonna go lie down for a bit. i'm feeling kinda lightheaded and woozy.
Great job Dan. Keep on keepin' on!
That’s real still real good. I always say at least 20,000 to get one going.
Yup...a reasonable figure to get any old "patina" car running...nothing fancy.
Awesome car buddy good luck with it 👍
They cost a lot to get back on the road but this was worth all that and more......
I think that’s about £6k UK money not bad at all. But what did you earn from it on you tube, hypothetic question
You enjoyed doing it hold onto it and it will make some money, great work
My Mopar buddy has spent way more money on his satellite than I have on all my cars put together.
Dan you built a kool Hot Rod. Good jam, damn good jam. Power Tour !
Nice job Dan 👍🏼 lots of $$$$ spent !
Great job Dan. The good news is it is a running cruiser and you have worked most of the kinks out. Enjoy the car
I have loved watching this build. Gotta say partially because of this series I am on the hunt for a Dart. Finished the F150 in January, hope to finish the Cutlas S by fall so hopefully next winter I’ll have my first mopar in the stable. Cheers man! Enjoy all your videos
Nice!
Money well spent and that money will generate ya a profit towards the house. Good Job! You won't lose.
I owned a 66 cornet in the 80s and a 71 Charger my first car I paid for was in 1982 I was 18 I bought a 302 71 2 door Mercury comet from the Chevy dealer where I worked I got it whole Sale price for $400 it needed a clutch when I bought it why it was sold as whole sale not on the " ok used car lot " .. I worked at the dealership as a new car detailer and used . I detailed them when they were delivered off the truck and again for the new buyer when they sold . I loved that job my first real job went from there to a junk yard as a mechanic removing parts from cars in the yard I ended up trading the v8 comet for a 71 charger with 58,000 original miles on it ..anyway the owner paid me extra every week to stay late and rebuild motors with the son who was my age and a friend .
I paid 5,000 for a 74 nova a couple years ago, running driving. 350/350. Nasty cheap diy paint and a couple dents but… Decent deals still out there.