“America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed.” It might be the punchline to a comedy flick, but let’s face facts: we wouldn’t have a job if there wasn’t a glimmer of truth in those words, would we? Nope. We love excessive, unadulterated, no-holds-barred power, from little nitro-burning RC helicopter engines that allow model kits to defy just about every law of physics possible to the multi-engined Sierra Club nightmares that are the Unlimited pulling tractors. But being real, we love accessible speed. And that’s where Hot Rod Garage’s beater-riffic 1966 Plymouth Fury wagon nails it. Outside: California-fresh field find. Underhoood: Chrysler 512ci big-block that is gonna get some more love this episode with heads, an intake, and more. Down the line, the transmission is going to get swapped out for a built unit (if you’ve ever seen a TorqueFlite pop, you know why), the rear axle is going to get some attention, and just because the power level is to the point where safety might need to become a concern, disc brakes and a new dual-pot master cylinder will be added. Tame? Hell no. Fun? Only one way to find out…
I think these guys rock with their projects and attitude.This is what rubber burning enthusiasts like.
How sweet it is to receive $ 20k + worth of free top grade components to wrecnh onto a miserable $ 600 junker otherwise headed for the crusher. Especially a f*-ing POS Mopar thing that was junk when it was new.
Most people I know (many wealthy) do not live in this world.
But for the automotive peasants and YouTube masturbators – whooppeeee look mom, look at me it goes in circles like a chimpanzee. . .
Next Episode: We get the leftover NASCAR cars and have a high speed deomolition derby on Pacific Coast Highway. . .
They forgot to thank the guy with the flatbed who would have to drag that expensive POS back to the shop!
Right then lads – when your’e buying a car try to make sure that every body panel comes with it…..