When I was thirteen years old a family friend and I went for a test drive in a 1970 Superbird. Being a big Petty fan I was over the moon. I am so glad you are restoring these beautiful cars.
I owned that 69 dodge Daytona purchased it from Race mothers in Marion Ohio brand new off the show room. With no guarantee as the hood was sealed I traded my Olds 442 on that car while attending OSU. After that car I went to a 454 corvette so I was use to power on the street. I put those stickers on the car and drove it around as my parents about had a heart attack. One day I drove into an intersection of an interstate and was met with a guy that was driving a Plymouth super bird 440 six pack. He took off down the interstate and I did also, as I blew his doors off before we reached an overpass. He was the son of a local car dealership and though he had the best beast in town until he met my car, he went limping back to daddy.
Alright Bob. You carry yourself very well. This is just the type of thing I enjoy. I have restored more mopars than I could count. Even the other Detroit iron as well.
One thing makes me wonder........I hear this fellow say we did this and we did that. I wonder if he is like my dad. My dad takes credit for stuff he didn't do. He just pays the bills. I do the work and he takes the credit. LOL I love the fact that they are taking care and giving new life to this car.
Great video and presentation! Really appreciate your goal of preserving the car and maintaining its originality. They’re only original once! Look forward to future videos!
I didn't see you mention anything about the air cleaner. The only 426 Hemi part that I have is an original, untouched '69 Hemi air cleaner and base that was a wall hanger since the mid '70s. It would look perfect in that engine compartment. If you're interested, let me know, I can get you some pictures. Great video of an amazing survivor, btw!
Of course-thanks for the note Burb. The air cleaner on a 1969 Hemi is a chrome round one, and on a 1970 Hemi is the oval one with an orange top. Always interested in old parts-give me a shout taxspeaker@gmail.com
So i have a 2006 Daytona edition charger in Top Banana. I absolutely love it and i love driving it. Hopefully 1 day 50 years from now somebody owns it and rebuilds it just how you are doing to this Daytona.
Sorry, Omar. Your car sounds really nice, but it's not in "this" Daytona's league - not even close. "This" Daytona is just one of a handful of pieces that make up the "Holy Grail" of American car history. But keep your 2006 up; people will enjoy it!
Personally I love the "day 2 look" with the decals, hedders, etc. I would love to see it with the mag wheels as it was in its heyday, but I totally get the rarity, relative near 100% originality and high value of a car like that, having it returned to original it what it deserves.
When you clean parts and surfaces under the hood, try using WD-40 as a cleaning solvent. Use a tooth brush or soft straight cut type brush (like a house paint brush) and go at it. The WD will dissolve petroleum/grease/oil while not damaging paint or plastic. It will also work wonders on rubber hose's and wiring. I use white paper towels to wipe so you can see when all dirt is removed. For parts like the cooling fan WD will work well to remove the road film that gets blown back from driving in the rain. After going at it with WD-40 to remove all dirt and crud then wash with Formula 409 and clean water to remove the WD-40. You will be surprised how well this works. Meguires new "Ultimate" series compound and polish is what I would recommend on saving original paint. Some new formula in "Ultimate" series removes oxidation with chemicals instead of abrasives. So you won't scratch the snot out of the paint or grind it off with coarse compounds. LPS # 1 makes a nice final cleaning solvent as it works like WD but does not attract dirt. I use LPS#1 and tooth brush on wire bundles and connectors. Hope this helps
I bought a 69 charger from Harvey Dalton in Blue Ridge Tx. a year ago, and the previous owner on the old title, was Christine > forget the last name.....Could this one be from her? He said it was the 2nd nicest one they ever restored, and it runs like off the showroom floor in 69...
Looks like Christine had just a desire to keep original parts as the Jennings gang. She sounds like quite the woman to take an interest in such old cars and still retain after all these years.
My grandad bought a brand new super bird. He said it was the worst built car he ever owned. He sold it when I was six after owning it for only 2 years. He died in 1999 at 91 years of age. He regretted selling it right up to the day died.
You didn't mention the single-pole ballast resistor, that must mean it has a points distributor, single or dual points? I always set the secondary set at 0.02 thousand more than the primary set, gives it a little more advance when you need it most.
Dual points, Prestolite. Chrysler said 30° on each set, total 42°. Chrysler didn't go to electronic ignition until '72 or '73, except on earlier taxi-cab applications - and the '68 SS Hemi Barracuda-Darts (again, Prestolite distributors, mechanical tach versions).
I could listen to this man talk about this all day
I remember these cars brand new when i was a young man, i always wanted a superbird or daytona, still love them, thx. Matt
I totally agree with your comment on the victim crap, no need to apologize. Love these videos, keep them coming. 👍
Agreed
My goodness he knows which way the washer fluid reservoir cap should open! Respect.
When I was thirteen years old a family friend and I went for a test drive in a 1970 Superbird. Being a big Petty fan I was over the moon. I am so glad you are restoring these beautiful cars.
For a channel with 2 videos to be this cool is impressive. Please keep the videos coming.
Thanks, we hope to have the first start attempt up this week!
Great Mopar mind
Really well done video. Love the detail and the passion for the cars.
I owned that 69 dodge Daytona purchased it from Race mothers in Marion Ohio brand new off the show room. With no guarantee as the hood was sealed I traded my Olds 442 on that car while attending OSU. After that car I went to a 454 corvette so I was use to power on the street. I put those stickers on the car and drove it around as my parents about had a heart attack. One day I drove into an intersection of an interstate and was met with a guy that was driving a Plymouth super bird 440 six pack. He took off down the interstate and I did also, as I blew his doors off before we reached an overpass. He was the son of a local car dealership and though he had the best beast in town until he met my car, he went limping back to daddy.
I can't wait to hear this rare of
piece of history start! ...and Henderson, you are THE man!
Thanks for doing this video. I've had my Daytona for 51 years and your showing me things I never knew.
Thanks Jim, I am sure you could teach me a lot, too. Bob
Congrats on the 51-year ownership of a Dodge Daytona - one of the rarest claims in the auto industry.
Alright Bob. You carry yourself very well. This is just the type of thing I enjoy. I have restored more mopars than I could count. Even the other Detroit iron as well.
Thanks Steve. I love the wing cars but appreciate all restorations.
Good morning Mr. Jennings. I'm also from Indiana. Beech Grove is the little city within a big city of Indianapolis. ☺️
One thing makes me wonder........I hear this fellow say we did this and we did that. I wonder if he is like my dad. My dad takes credit for stuff he didn't do. He just pays the bills. I do the work and he takes the credit. LOL I love the fact that they are taking care and giving new life to this car.
I love your channel and if someone gives you crap online, just remind them that you have 8 wingcars.
Tell them to be quiet, adults are talking.
Awesome car! Wow what a find...thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing your cars and knowledge with us
You have some great treasures. Thanks for keeping them just as they were when built. Looking forward to seeing more of them.
Appreciate it Roy, I have been out for a couple of months but we will have more soon.
The ULTIMATE muscle car.
You really have a ‘knack’ for this! Your an excellent youtuber!
Great video. Excellent presentation and an awesome car.
Because “here in America we’re all victims first”, boy you got that one right
This is such an amazing collection, and I really enjoy how you are preserving the history of these great machines. Extremely impressive!!!
Thanks Justin.
This christine sounds like a heck of a car enthusiast!
Awesome video guys. Dream car garage for sure.
Awesome car and great narration, love the detail!
The only problem with this video is I am watching it instead of working on my old car..LOL
What wonderful piece of history glad it made it into you loving care and family who will ensure its preservation for a long time to come.
Great video and presentation! Really appreciate your goal of preserving the car and maintaining its originality. They’re only original once! Look forward to future videos!
I didn't see you mention anything about the air cleaner. The only 426 Hemi part that I have is an original, untouched '69 Hemi air cleaner and base that was a wall hanger since the mid '70s. It would look perfect in that engine compartment. If you're interested, let me know, I can get you some pictures. Great video of an amazing survivor, btw!
Of course-thanks for the note Burb. The air cleaner on a 1969 Hemi is a chrome round one, and on a 1970 Hemi is the oval one with an orange top. Always interested in old parts-give me a shout taxspeaker@gmail.com
Wonderfull presentation!
So i have a 2006 Daytona edition charger in Top Banana. I absolutely love it and i love driving it. Hopefully 1 day 50 years from now somebody owns it and rebuilds it just how you are doing to this Daytona.
Don't hold your breath Omar.
Sorry, Omar. Your car sounds really nice, but it's not in "this" Daytona's league - not even close. "This" Daytona is just one of a handful of pieces that make up the "Holy Grail" of American car history. But keep your 2006 up; people will enjoy it!
Very cool stuff your knowledge of these very special cars from the hayday of Mopar muscle and the awesome cars that were built..
Good man ,nice
This is incredible, Love you video`s on the daytona.
What an informed man..👍👍👍
There’s 4 cars in that garage that are worth their weight in gold..... people dream of having one..... this guy has 4!!!!!😮😮
Great video. I enjoyed it very much.
Personally I love the "day 2 look" with the decals, hedders, etc. I would love to see it with the mag wheels as it was in its heyday, but I totally get the rarity, relative near 100% originality and high value of a car like that, having it returned to original it what it deserves.
When you clean parts and surfaces under the hood, try using WD-40 as a cleaning solvent. Use a tooth brush or soft straight cut type brush (like a house paint brush) and go at it. The WD will dissolve petroleum/grease/oil while not damaging paint or plastic. It will also work wonders on rubber hose's and wiring. I use white paper towels to wipe so you can see when all dirt is removed. For parts like the cooling fan WD will work well to remove the road film that gets blown back from driving in the rain. After going at it with WD-40 to remove all dirt and crud then wash with Formula 409 and clean water to remove the WD-40. You will be surprised how well this works. Meguires new "Ultimate" series compound and polish is what I would recommend on saving original paint. Some new formula in "Ultimate" series removes oxidation with chemicals instead of abrasives. So you won't scratch the snot out of the paint or grind it off with coarse compounds. LPS # 1 makes a nice final cleaning solvent as it works like WD but does not attract dirt. I use LPS#1 and tooth brush on wire bundles and connectors. Hope this helps
Awesome
I bought a 69 charger from Harvey Dalton in Blue Ridge Tx. a year ago, and the previous owner on the old title, was Christine > forget the last name.....Could this one be from her? He said it was the 2nd nicest one they ever restored, and it runs like off the showroom floor in 69...
thank you for your comment of victim hood ,just subscribed
I would like to see if someone who modified and painted these cars would do a interview ,would be neat to hear.
Loved the comment were all victims lol
“…all victim’s of course.” Love it!!!!
Looks like Christine had just a desire to keep original parts as the Jennings gang. She sounds like quite the woman to take an interest in such old cars and still retain after all these years.
My grandad bought a brand new super bird. He said it was the worst built car he ever owned. He sold it when I was six after owning it for only 2 years. He died in 1999 at 91 years of age. He regretted selling it right up to the day died.
A guy around Kirksville Missouri owned a 426 hemi Daytona yes it was a hemi car
Are you referring to Glen-Ray radiators in Wausau, Wisconsin?
You didn't mention the single-pole ballast resistor, that must mean it has a points distributor, single or dual points? I always set the secondary set at 0.02 thousand more than the primary set, gives it a little more advance when you need it most.
Dual points, Prestolite. Chrysler said 30° on each set, total 42°. Chrysler didn't go to electronic ignition until '72 or '73, except on earlier taxi-cab applications - and the '68 SS Hemi Barracuda-Darts (again, Prestolite distributors, mechanical tach versions).
“Sometimes you get tired of that victim crap....” 👍🏻
So did I miss the video where you finally got it fired off and running
Stupid question do they make replacement bady panels for these two cars? These rwo cars are my dream cars.
That is an incredible piece of history. Does it have the fender tag and build sheet?
Yes, both, and original title
Any chance of getting Christine to do a video?
What kind of a dope would "thumbs down" a Daytona video?!?
I wondered the same thing Tom! Thanks, Bob
Did you keep the original brake fluid? Huh? Did you? lol
Got a laugh from that, yeah kind of anal!
Love the shirt you're wearing! Can you tell me where I can get one?
That would be Magnumautoresto.com !!
No TAC? Every Muscle car Has a TAC..
Bahahaha here in America were all victims! Love it
THIES GUYS LOOK AT A VIN # AND CAN TELL YOU WHAT EACH LETTER MEANS...WISH HE WAS MY SHOP TEACHER...
Every Kid wanted the hot wheels that had the fin on the back...If i ever got money thats one of the first things i would buy!
I know of a whole race of people that loves the victim crap
Are you ever going to start the dam thing or keep putting out videos filled with facts most of us know