ABANDONED Dodge Challenger Rescued After 35 Years 

Hey check out the rest of the build on this car! IT SURVIVED! ru-vid.com/group/PL5EUCGKC_YdS1aS7sqbnPr7-1ckLH2jlS

I don't know why but I just love watching people bring old cars back to life

My son passed away Oct.10,2022. He was trying to fix our truck before he passed away. I'm hoping to fix it and call the truck "Bubba".

14:44 I thought he turned on the engine and I was like “damn it sounds like a god damn tractor. This car is old as hell”. But it was the tractor.

You are a lucky or blessed somebody. I'm 53 years old, worked on cars all my life, been trying to find a 70-74 Challenger or 'Cuda/ Barracuda I could restore, but never have found one. They were either gotten to by someone before me or the seller wanted enough money where if I had that much money, I'd buy myself a new one. Unfortunately , these are rare as hens teeth, and always have been all my life, and I'm 52, been around a littlewhile... Worked for Mopar here in Pa most of my life as a tech, so I have a real love for all things Mopar. Love the channel, just subscribed and started binge watching. Started tonight with part one of the Challenger rescue, and I cannot wait to see what you do with it!. God Bless.

“It’s straight besides the dents” needs to be a shirt

Hey I never leave comments but I wanna say thank you for trying to bring back something that’s over 25+ years and I understand the struggle of breaking every single f*ing bolt I’m glad you found this and I hope it brings you a lot of happiness

this video reminds me of the stuff me and my father used to do. my dad left me a couple years back and when i watch your videos, it give me a reminder of how much fun it was. Thank you man!

No-one says anything about that guys driving skill pushing that car with a chain on its tractor 🙏

14:45 IT RUNS!!!!!! .... slowly realizing it wasn’t the challenger idling lmaooo

Your old man is an ace with that tractor! 👍

I love the muscle car community and their urge to save cars no mater the condition much respect.

6:48 there's a plant growing out of a goddamn car while i can't grow one in specialized soil lmao

Good lord its my satellite as a challenger. Base model as hell🤣

At 14:45 i was really impressed that you got it running even if it sounded like a disel. Then i saw the tractor 😂

"Tell me if they do [turn on]" Me: Oh yeah, likes that possible! Who in their right mind would-" "Are they on?" "Yes"

Damn that car was in amazing condition even at the start

I remember when my brother had a beautiful 1975 Challenger in "Plum Crazy" metallic purple with a white vinyl top and white and black interior... it was the best looking car I had ever seen.

I was a clay modeler in the Dodge Studio back in the day I worked on the front and the rear end on that particular model nice to see it come out of the woods I hope you get it running make something out of it enjoy your videos keep up the good work

Absolutely fantastic , can't stop watching this. I love these cars , I had a Mach1 Mustang and a Cadillac coupe de Ville back in the 80s and regrettably sold them, but if I'd have had a Dodge Challenger I think I would probably still have it. I'm from Yorkshire, England if I thought I could get to the States legally to work I would offer to come and work free with Dylan on these amazing cars. They're better than Ferraris in my book. Many thanks to Dylan for this series of videos. Keep on trucking!!👍👍

**goes in to his garage and hugs his Challenger** I'll never let this happen to you.

I think I would have gave this old gal a power wash before starting pulling it apart. Too many creepy crawlies in that Challenger! Tons of potential though!

New subscriber. Just rescued my 71 challenger project a few weeks ago from an old fellas backyard in Texas. Been sitting since 1990. Love your serious, keep it up

13:45 Omg the way my heart skipped a beat. You can tell the beast has been dying to snap out of hibernation.

I appreciate that you don't edit out the messy business of working under a vehicle! It never goes completely as planned and turning bolts and screws, while up-side-down, is akin to juggling in the circus. Also, pointing out that wearing eye protection is the most important tip. You won't be able to work on your car if you can't see it.

Don’t let anyone get you down.. keep the faith, and bring her back to life

I'm super excited about this revival series! Glad I stumbled across it! How cool it would be to be able to save these classic beauty's! If you ever need a grunt let me know man! Much love bro! Thanks for the content and God bless!

👍My sis has a farm outside of Munfordville KY. & just about every time I’m down in her neck of the woods I see vintage auto potential within every mile driven. Keep up the good work, D! Always a great time here. 👍🇺🇸

6:47 a plant is growing on the car!

Hello from East Texas.... keep the old dodge cars and trucks coming! Amen Brother....

Memories for me, I had a '74 for 13 years. Glad you rescued the car.

It’s like when u found your true lover ♥️🙂 never be sad again

Baby was waiting for the owner to comeback but he never could make it back. I hope you give it an amazing second chance at life!

Man, a nice pressure washing video with this car will be soooo soothing...

My sis has a farm outside of Munfordville KY. & just about every time I’m down in her neck of the woods I see vintage auto potential within every mile driven. Keep up the good work, D! Always a great time here. 🇺🇸

I love how interactive this is!

You should make that 3: 18 its own mini project series and then put it back in the car later because its original numbers matching and that's pretty rare car.

I'm happy to see increasing interest in the later first generation Challengers (1972-1974). I have a 1973 Challenger, a Rallye 340 model, B5 blue. It's been in storage for years and needs a restoration....maybe one day. Great video y'all and best wishes from Sugar Land, Texas.

*Bryan Pulls Up With Challenger* "I got your 10 second car"

New subscriber. Just rescued my 71 challenger project a few weeks ago from an old fellas backyard in Texas. Been sitting since 1990. Love your serious, keep it up 👍

Poor thing needs a wash! Looking forward to the show!

IF nothing else, this shows how nature can reclaim dominance even in abandoned autos.

I love that you talk us through what youre doing. Amazing

Just found this gem of a channel. Cant wait to catch up

Wow seeing the lights come on felt like being revived!!! Great stuff

“It’s straight besides the dents”. -Dylan. -Also me looking at every vehicle I own.

I enjoyed this video as much or more than any current car-related show I’ve seen on TV. Great job.

I like watching these videos as much as anything you will see on TV. Great job. Enjoyed it.

I'm ready to see these Challenger run

This is like the charger videos, absolutely my favorite ones. Glad to see that car getting a chance of reclaiming it’s glory!

Really enjoy your videos, I'm watching the Challenger saga now. These cars are from my era, love seeing them renewed. Keep up the good entertainment. Thanks

If I might make a suggestion, before you give up on the 318 that was in it after engine is out, mount it in your stand and put a strap wrench around the harmonic balancer more often than not that will turn it loose. After all its a 318 darn near an indestructible engine. Keep up the great work you and your Dad do.

I just want to know where the hell he keeps finding these mopars because i need one

My girlfriend had a '73 Challenger IN 1973. It was new off the showroom floor and it was beautiful! I miss her, but damn, I loved that car!

Dylan I'm glad you got your dream car. I got my dream car much the same way. A 73 cuda. The car was just sitting in someone's driveway and just being used as a workbench for other shity cars. I traded my motorcycle that I payed 400 bucks for and that cuda was mine. That was in 1988. That cuda is still in my garage and now my sons are drooling and waiting for they're chance. I've also got a few other old muscle cars that are still works in progress. Keep up enjoying your challenger. She's a sweet ride 👍👍😎✌✌

That's awesome you found a 73' Challenger. Just got a 2018 one and its sweet. Love these cars.

alllllll i’m saying is, the car looks amazing even after all thsi time pre restoration. it’s a beauty

Always good to lube cylinders as you did, then after a few days or so spin engine over with the starter while the plugs are out if it is unstuck, this pumps out the atf in the cylinders and gets oil pressure up before starting engine, it helps avoid a dry start that can damage bearings, cam and upper valve train, also I change the engine oil and filter before starting...

My grandmother has a ton of old cars just resting at her old home in Arizona where I grew up. My mom's old car that is a 1967 mustang, my uncle's old 1956 f100, and my grandfather even has an old buggy he turned into a monster truck himself, plus more I can't remember to think of. I love cars so much for some odd reason and It's my dream to one day when I'm older to go back and restore those old cars. I don't know why I typed this out watching this video just reminded me of that dream.

Hell yea! I'm glad you got this thing. Let that man's memory live on through his awesome car! I don't know who he is, but I certainly wish he could watch you restore it!

once u get the engine out, take it apart and find out the problem. Keep it 318, those are great engines.

Don't understand why video's like this get dislike's when really it's an awesome video of an old challenger! Cool video bud.

Glad to see a young guy who like likes to do this stuff. We are a dying breed keep at it brother.

Nice car. makes me want to get my 74 running. I'm about 80 miles west of you. Maybe we can compare them when we get them running, be blessed brother

I’m following this project and I know it’s going to come out great. Keep that enthusiasm going. The videos are awesome and very detailed. Very good 👍👍

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience 😊, I see you and I get emotional, Thank you for rescuing a great piece of history

Best car channel and nicest host on the web! Thank you, sir!

I love videos like this. I think you're making the right call pulling it now... hope its something kind of simple...I'm rooting for this engine.

Great Video Dylan! Another muscle car rescue. 💪 Great work with the filming (and how) and editing it all together.

How could someone abandon this amazing CAR😔

man when i look up restoring old cars this is the first video that pops up

I’m a HUGE classic Mopar fan. Love your channel!!

Nice find for a 73. The 318 V8 was a durable and long production run engine right up to the redo of the Imperial in the early 80's, so you can find parts for it. Nice to see one from the 73/74 years being restored. Looking forward to the restoration. I subscribed.

I love the work you do on these dodges you rescue it's amazing

I am new to this channel - and this Charger has my full attention! I gotta follow the Charger videos to the last one. This is gonna be good! I noticed some guys are like., "If it were me I'd do this - or that" and so on. Everybody has their own opinion on how to do something, but there's not just one way every time to do a certain thing. One way wont always work for the next person and so on. Just do what you do! This is good!

Beautifull classic!♥ it's nice that you save him!♥

AWESOME FIND! Love the three speed manual! I love it like you do brother. You are definitely a MoPar family! Love your video work buddy.

I know nothing about cars but these videos are so interesting to me, I love them !!!

i am so glad you are saving it , this is a shout out from South Africa .

1st off...great car to start with...a restorers dream for sure...1/4s are unbelievable. but before you pull that old A motor, even if you are going to rebuild or replace it...you,ve got 1 huge ace card you may not have thought of with the manual transmission....get a tow-strap and pull it at about 5-10 mph in 1st and pop the clutch and depress rapidly several times...you may even do the same in reverse....if its not blown-up that,ll break it loose....saw a freak take a 67 mustang...the 302 hadnt ran in 20 years...i swore up and down it was seized...absolutely nothing would budge it....then 1 saturday he used that method over and over after pre-soaking...i said if it doesnt break free you,ll break a ring or ringland or worse...but he refused to quit....finally after about 20 tries...it broke loose, and fired right up and smoked like a chimney....i think he drove that car for 3 years....and it was running when he sold it.....real life true-story.....great car you,ve got with metric tons of potential.

I'm liking this before it comes out heck ya dude

When the headlights came on, I was like Wow. Congrats

Hey man I came across your RU-vid on Facebook and I'm so glad I did. Your content is right up my alley. Happy to be a subscriber.

Nice car, finaly back to live:) Can't wait for more videos:)

Keep the videos coming! Hello from Australia.

Caught you on HOT ROD BBQ… excited to start this journey watching you work on this old car. Love the first couple I’ve seen, thanks!

I envy you for bringing back to life a muscle car legend! I own a 2020 RT Plus Shaker, but I still love the originals....

Dylan.... put some gloves on messing wit that rust and pressure wash it before you bring it inside

I can't believe you dragged it into a garage without cleaning the mess off of it first for your own sake! Air gun then power wash then air gun again and shop-vac that interior.

Great video! I am restoring a 73 Rallye with a great pro shop near Frederick, MD. We are using components from a 72 base 318 car I bought in 1995 and tried to do myself. But as an amateur I was doing more harm than good and was over my head. The 340 for the Rallye is long gone but I will be using a bored out 318 a friend who raced sold me when he stepped up to a 360 for his Cuda - it is a nice engine; and this car will be a 4 speed. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos on this Challenger. Duane

Just my opinion,but back in the day, my friend and I had a small garage.Two things we learned, 1. Never use champion plugs and 2. shell oil. Also STP oil additive we called blue mud. My friends dad put brand new champion plugs on a tester and they would fail in rpm test. Jus saying....pex

Dylan, this is one very cool car. Will you try and keep it stock! Needs a lot of love!

holy crap you have my dream car :D always wanted one of these challengers

My first car. 73 triple black, 318 and air. 14 years old. All I liked was Is having the seats recovered. My 18 year old grounded sister snuck off in it to the store, put it on its top on the way back. 1984.

I saw this on Facebook, heard your voice and thought that sounds like Dylan. Nice save

Luckly it was more oxidated more than rusty. And also, I've seen people put an a.c or heating in old cars like challengers, as well as a Bluetooth port so they could put on classics. ( Good idea but I'd prefer CD)

The lights work. "It's alive ! It's ALIVE❗"

Amazing!!!!! I hope some day be able to go into a project like this 👍👍👍👍👍

GREAT CAR PROJECT LEARNING THIS IS WHAT IS LEFT OUT THERE--ONE LUCKY GUY!

I cant believe how good of shape its in considering it sat outside all those years.