Good morning Nick and George, The final numbers on the engine are very impressive the way it will run in the car. The car is going to be a blast to drive, and I'm so looking forward to the day when that happens. I always look forward to Monday's and another episode of Nick's Garage. I especially enjoyed this video, and seeing the headers glowing cherry red, which has happened many times in the past, lol. George, your talents are awesome, I really loved the intro, the camera work, and the music. Thanks for your efforts in making Nick's Garage the best channel on UA-cam.
Eugene back in the day my girlfriend had a Plum Crazy 70 340 Cuda’ and her friend had a 68 Coronet R/T 440 and in 73 I bought a 72 Challenger Rallye 340 your car brings back a lot of memories good luck with the car 😎😎!
@@kwhite145 There are lots of good memories associated with the Muscle Car Era, and I was fortunate enough to be part of that special time driving my Charger. Looking forward to when I can drive the 500 once again.
Good morning Vasilis, I'm sorry to see that you are leaving Nick's Garage for other endeavors. I want to wish you and Christina all the best as you both start a new chapter in your lives. I will be looking forward to the day when Christina installs the black tail stripe, on the 500. When that finally happens, the car will be close to being ready. You have been big part of the work that has been done on the Charger, and I thank you for all of your efforts. You will be missed by everyone. Best of luck to you and your wife in your new business together.
I'm going to miss my Monday morning friend Vasilis. He's one heck of a good wrench and I wish him the best with his new adventure! Thanks for the great ride Mr. V it's been a good one!!
I wish Vasils good luck in his new job. I will miss seeing him in Nicks Garage. I worked in many garages over the years. Leaving your co workers is not easy, but your always welcome to come back and visit to talk over old times.
Good luck Vasilis! Really sad to see you go, but we all wish you many good things. Thanks for spending the morning with me in the dyno room on my first visit to Nicks. You’re a wonderful person and you deserve a lot of success and happiness. Hopefully we’ll still see you on the show from time to time! And congrats Eugene, that 440 is HEALTHY!!!
Dr. Nick, great video, but sad to see Vasilis go, and I wish him and Christina all the best, but I know that we will see him from time to time, good luck Vasilis, cheers
We will all miss Vasilis but hats off to Nick for wishing him farewell and best wishes..How many times do shows like Bitchin Rides, Iron Reserection, Etc. Lose, fire employees and never acknowledge their departure..Class move Nick..
Beautiful sounding, looking and performing 440 for Eugene's car. Great job by everybody involved. We're all lucky to have been able to spend time with and get to know Vasilis, most of us thanks to watching this channel and a few in person. We're sad we won't be seeing him working at Nick's. We're also happy he's getting to do what he wants - and that's what's important. Hopefully he visits once in a while and makes everybody's day better, like he always did.
That Charger 500 is going to be a blast to drive with all that torque. Eugene must be smiling ear to ear right now. Thank you for sharing this Nick!. Now, when you get Eugene's car back from paint, we must see it come together and especially the road test where "you put it to the pace" Nick.
I love Nick’s passion for every engine that gets hooked to the dyno! I will always remember seeing that Charger 500 in person before the first video of it came out (Charger 500 Is my ultimate Charger) Another great episode guys Thank You!
Goodday Nikola, Your attention to detail is something else, the numbers are amazing, everyone is happy, everyone is smiling. One more step to completing Eugene dream. Now we are all waiting for the reassembling of the 500. Great job mastora. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
My husband is a Mopar man and his family is to. He says dodge has always done more with far less. The lack of aftermarket performance parts, often smaller cubic inches. Yet they have always sent the other guys packing. We love your show. He is always talking about the professional and dillagent work you do with these increasingly rare engines. They're masterpiece's when you're shop. Thank you
That 780 Holley, which is the 4150 type with the secondary metering block, looks beautifully restored. When I bought a 73 Charger Rallye 440 in the early 1980's it had the Mallory Voltmaster coil on it. It worked very well. I have a second one that leaked half the oil out if it, but it probably still would work.
VASILI, I just want to say thank you! I’m sure I speak for thousands of viewers when I say we really enjoyed watching you on Nicks Garage! You will be missed and the garage won’t be quite the same without you. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. Yiasou ! 🚗 💨 🇨🇦 🇬🇷 🇦🇺
Love the details that Nick provided about the build. I absolutely agree with keeping some things to yourself. The knowledge and information is readily available to anyone willing to seek it out. Vasilis… best wishes to you and your wife. I have enjoyed watching you work. I’m sure Nick will miss you, but I am also sure he is proud of you. Have a great week everyone. Carry on.
So sad to hear Vasilis is leaving.. He will definitely be missed as he is a work horse and can outwork at least two good men. He also has captured a lot of experience working for you at the garage. For sure you will feel his loss for quite some time in the garage. I feel happy for him to open a new chapter in his life with his lifelong partner (his wife Christina)..I know with his work ethic, they will be very successful.
Hey Nick that was awesome to finally see the way the engine is going to be set up in Eugene's sweet ride not to mention how well it sounded thus performed real beaut too. Eugene will will be very happy with that I'm sure. Sad to see Vasili leaving for hopefully bigger and better things, can only wish him and Christina all the very best. I'm sure we will see them both or more so Vasili from time to time even though he will will be sadly missed. Stay safe all.
Vasilis, will miss seeing you in the shop with Nick . I wish you and your wife all the Best in Life and in the Future ...Good Luck Young Man and Take Care ...
Thanks for another great video post Nick. That motor sounds sweet (probably better when you’re there in person). Farewell to Vasilis🍀. You’ll be sorely missed by all. Hope your business goes well and best of luck🍀 to you and your family ❤️.
I was just going to ask where has Vasilis been when I noticed he appeared at the end of the video. Good luck Vasilis. You have been a great asset to Nick's Garage.
That's the 3rd time I have seen your computer crash on your video's, Nick. Another great video with such Drama! It's like watching a mad scientist working. I haven't been making comments lately due to being to occupied with my personal life. The Charger 500 build I couldn't resist a comment. 😁👍👏👏👏👏👏 Sorry to hear a loss of a good machanic, but gained a new recruit.
Hi every one, first I am so sorry about Vasili to leave the gang, I wish a good luck to him, second congratulations to Eugene and looking forward to see your awesome car are completely done. Cheers guys have a great time 👍
I had to laugh when Nick started speaking "French" when the computer crashed. 😄 But it was a lot easier to fix than a broken valve or bad bearing. Good luck Vasilis!
Just think, Nick is a scholar. He knows everything about Mopars (PhD) and speaks three languages. Greek, English and French. I wonder how many times he has said "Viola"?
Once this project is done I'm voting for Hot rod of the year in Hot rod magazine way to go Nick that is one of the smoothest running motors I've ever seen
Vasilis, I wish you the best of luck with your new business and starting a new chapter in your life with your new bride. You will be missed young man! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania.
The factory air cleaners had a beautiful pedulum slope into the carb. You really can't beat it. Those day the factory was doing its homework! Thanks Nick.
good morning nick another great job nick on the 440 sad to hear Vasilis is moving on we are going too miss him .have a good day nick .your friend Henry lloyd from glace bay cape breton nova Scotia. George 👍great job as always
That 440 is a beast gonna be a blast to drive that Charger 500 around. Nick the best mechanics always have a few secrets, that's what makes them the best. Gonna miss Vasilis for sure he is also a great mechanic and just a heck of a good man. Taught by the best Dr. Nick. I want to wish Vasilis and Christina all the best on their venture.
Nick and crew, always love watching your videos and bring the ol muscle cars back to life ...yall take me back to my days growing up with my Dad's Dodge Charger and my time with my ol GTO...I'm an ol Disabled Army Veteran now and don't get around very good ...yall make my day brighter and goe back in time ....All the best Nick ..
Good Evening Nick. I have been waiting for this for so long. We have all noticed Vasile missing for a while. Been missing him. But as all things must move on. Best of luck to Vasile in his new ventures. We can't wait to see the charger roll into your shop. Regards from Brendan fr South Africa
When I was with the 2nd Pats, we were doing our Gunners Course. My SGT told me to go full Rock and Roll. We got that barrel cherry red hot. Then he asked me to for a cigarette of both of us . We then lite them on the barrel. LOL
Some may question loyalty with Vas leaving but how many of us are extremely loyal yet had to blaze our own trails at some point? The only constant in the world is that there is none so when a great employee chases their dream they leave with mutual gratitude and respect which I am sure is the case here.
I have run most of my cars on a chasis Dyno over the years why? because the Dyno tells it like it is ! simple things make horsepower and more impotantlay torque no guessing thanks Nick !!
(Sadly, for possibly the last time): *VASILIS!* Best of luck and Godspeed to you and your bride's new business venture, young man. One old man's advice, however: *Never* forget from whence you came, sir... I'm sure you know what that means. :-) *NICK!* The Howard's cam is an EXCELLENT choice for a Mopar, of course - probably the best in quality these days in cams/lifters. You've done your usual stellar job on *Eugene's* engine here, but there was just one little thing missing I noticed: Where's the PCV, man? :-) (You know I'm just giving you a hard time, my friend.) *EUGENE!* One thing just sticks out of this whole video from me to you: I'm just so *happy* for you, my friend! All the years I've fooled around with my old Mopars, I've never had a truly fresh rebuilt engine - leave alone one with Nick's hands laid on it! This original numbers one for your 500 makes all the right sounds, feels right, makes numbers. It's a good 'un for sure. I pray you enjoy it in good health for years to come! Y'all count your blessings out there - and support what Nick and George are doing here, - Ed on the Ridge
Wow, an engine Magician. Awesome, always a learning process watching you guys, but extremely entertaining and well captured. Nick you need to make a movie of your life 👍
We're all a bit saddened to hear about "Vas" moveing on. This is the way of our profession. If that person is good enough at what they do they will want to open there own shop. I myself had to leave the shop I was working In for 5 years. My father wanted me to take over his position as a General maintenance/construction manager for the City of New York. I had to, no one else could understand the way my Dad planned things. But I still worked at Pontiac Petes shop for "Special builds" on night and weekends. One leaves, a new one comes in, that's our way of things. I know Nicks feeling some kind of way about this, but he knows our way. Never does how I end these things is more appropriate. The way of the muscle car will never die.... Sometimes a guy has to move on. Bye Vas, hope to hear from you again. T.
Good luck to Vasilis. Those boots will never be completely filled. Can't believe the power difference with that Thumper carb. Goes to show this engine is very much undercarbed with that old 780.
One spectacular automobile the charger 500s going to be I love it a little tuned original 440 and that color of the car yellow the car is just stunning
Wow what a shock! I guess I never thought in my mind Vasilis would leave Nick's garage, I am both sad and happy at the same time as I'm sure he will create a fine business on his own, and as for the new guy he seems to be enthusiastic and I'm sure he won't be a replacement but a fine addition to the team, and if thing don't work out my 21 year old son with the skills I have taught him his entire life will be a good fit, as I'm just too old haha. So watch your back Mr Vasilis replacement lol but not really.
I'll bet Eugene is starting to get excited. I know that the rest of us are as well, but we aren't going to have that monster in our garage at the end of the day. Wait, let me get my coffee.... Break a leg Vassili! In a good way of course....
Good Morning Nick Happy Monday as usual you bring us all fantastic videos and knowledge that I have forgotten from 45 years ago. My favorite of the Mopar’s are the Imperial LeBaron Coupes from 70 to 72. With massive appetites for Sunoco 260. Someday I hope I can own a really nice one and when all this Covid gets finished come and visit beautiful Canada. Thank You 🙏 so much for making me remember the old days.
Good for nick not sharing the cam specs. Its sooo easy these days to study and learn all info is literally out there. Back in the early 1990s it was tough to learn anything on your own. You had to network and make friends with real racers. I had to literally seek out and call Herb McCandles personally, great dude. I had to humbly ask advice from the fast class racers at real drag stips…. Esta safety park, lebanon valley, shannonville, luskville, san air, temple tx. Its easy these days. It’s probably a pretty mild cam in there, thats a good combo, lots of fun.
Nick, Have you ever thought about contacting Barry Newman (Star of Vanishing Point) and see if he will sign the glove box on Kowalski? Barry lives in Boston MA, 82 years old and still active. You could mail him the glove box door (or an extra one) for him to sign and mail back, after he agrees. It would be a nice touch for Kowalski....just sayin
Good morning Nick and George, The final numbers on the engine are very impressive the way it will run in the car. The car is going to be a blast to drive, and I'm so looking forward to the day when that happens. I always look forward to Monday's and another episode of Nick's Garage. I especially enjoyed this video, and seeing the headers glowing cherry red, which has happened many times in the past, lol. George, your talents are awesome, I really loved the intro, the camera work, and the music. Thanks for your efforts in making Nick's Garage the best channel on UA-cam.
Yes yes yes!!! The best channel on UA-cam!!!
Eugene back in the day my girlfriend had a Plum Crazy 70 340 Cuda’ and her friend had a 68 Coronet R/T 440 and in 73 I bought a 72 Challenger Rallye 340 your car brings back a lot of memories good luck with the car 😎😎!
George you should leave it painted the way it is looks awesome as is
@@kwhite145 There are lots of good memories associated with the Muscle Car Era, and I was fortunate enough to be part of that special time driving my Charger. Looking forward to when I can drive the 500 once again.
Mr.Castle,you're in for a HELL of a ride!
Good morning Vasilis, I'm sorry to see that you are leaving Nick's Garage for other endeavors. I want to wish you and Christina all the best as you both start a new chapter in your lives. I will be looking forward to the day when Christina installs the black tail stripe, on the 500. When that finally happens, the car will be close to being ready. You have been big part of the work that has been done on the Charger, and I thank you for all of your efforts. You will be missed by everyone. Best of luck to you and your wife in your new business together.
Nnñ
What a Beast... sorry to hear vasilis is moving on. He got a great start under Nicks tutorship.. good luck to all. Have a wonderful day.
I'm going to miss my Monday morning friend Vasilis. He's one heck of a good wrench and I wish him the best with his new adventure! Thanks for the great ride Mr. V it's been a good one!!
So SAD to see Vasilli leaving NICK. I watched him the whole time he worked for Nick. Such a nice guy. I hope his new business is a HUGE success!!
I wish Vasils good luck in his new job. I will miss seeing him in Nicks Garage. I worked in many garages over the years. Leaving your co workers is not easy, but your always welcome to come back and visit to talk over old times.
Good luck Vasilis! Really sad to see you go, but we all wish you many good things. Thanks for spending the morning with me in the dyno room on my first visit to Nicks. You’re a wonderful person and you deserve a lot of success and happiness. Hopefully we’ll still see you on the show from time to time! And congrats Eugene, that 440 is HEALTHY!!!
Dr. Nick, great video, but sad to see Vasilis go, and I wish him and Christina all the best, but I know that we will see him from time to time, good luck Vasilis, cheers
Nick would have made a terrific Field Commander in the Greek Army. He tests motors with the utmost thoroughness. Nice work.
This is one of my favorite engines from Nick's Garage. Perfect numbers and roars like a lion. Wow. Best of luck Vasilis!
We will all miss Vasilis but hats off to Nick for wishing him farewell and best wishes..How many times do shows like Bitchin Rides, Iron Reserection, Etc. Lose, fire employees and never acknowledge their departure..Class move Nick..
Beautiful sounding, looking and performing 440 for Eugene's car. Great job by everybody involved.
We're all lucky to have been able to spend time with and get to know Vasilis, most of us thanks to watching this channel and a few in person. We're sad we won't be seeing him working at Nick's. We're also happy he's getting to do what he wants - and that's what's important. Hopefully he visits once in a while and makes everybody's day better, like he always did.
That Charger 500 is going to be a blast to drive with all that torque. Eugene must be smiling ear to ear right now. Thank you for sharing this Nick!. Now, when you get Eugene's car back from paint, we must see it come together and especially the road test where "you put it to the pace" Nick.
I love how excited you get when your in the Dyno room
Appropriate title to the video. What a beast. Charger 500. Congratulations to Vasili! Another great video.
I love Nick’s passion for every engine that gets hooked to the dyno! I will always remember seeing that Charger 500 in person before the first video of it came out (Charger 500 Is my ultimate Charger) Another great episode guys Thank You!
Such a great version of Charger. I hope people don't let them rot.
@@babaloo42 Thankfully Nick is bringing Eugenes back to life! Pretty cool that Eugene s the original owner too!
Goodday Nikola,
Your attention to detail is something else, the numbers are amazing, everyone is happy, everyone is smiling.
One more step to completing Eugene dream. Now we are all waiting for the reassembling of the 500.
Great job mastora.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
I put that same Holly on my 69 383 Super Bee in the early 70's. So much better than the Carter. 280 Isky cam, with Hooker headers.
My husband is a Mopar man and his family is to. He says dodge has always done more with far less. The lack of aftermarket performance parts, often smaller cubic inches. Yet they have always sent the other guys packing. We love your show. He is always talking about the professional and dillagent work you do with these increasingly rare engines. They're masterpiece's when you're shop. Thank you
That 780 Holley, which is the 4150 type with the secondary metering block, looks beautifully restored. When I bought a 73 Charger Rallye 440 in the early 1980's it had the Mallory Voltmaster coil on it. It worked very well. I have a second one that leaked half the oil out if it, but it probably still would work.
VASILI, I just want to say thank you! I’m sure I speak for thousands of viewers when I say we really enjoyed watching you on Nicks Garage! You will be missed and the garage won’t be quite the same without you. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. Yiasou ! 🚗 💨 🇨🇦 🇬🇷 🇦🇺
Now that is a big flat long torque curve!! Tire shredder for sure!
Yea the only thing missing is the charger 500... and Vasili leaving ouff thats gone a hurt,great video,thank you for sharing Nick & Georges!
Love the details that Nick provided about the build. I absolutely agree with keeping some things to yourself. The knowledge and information is readily available to anyone willing to seek it out. Vasilis… best wishes to you and your wife. I have enjoyed watching you work. I’m sure Nick will miss you, but I am also sure he is proud of you. Have a great week everyone. Carry on.
So sad to hear Vasilis is leaving.. He will definitely be missed as he is a work horse and can outwork at least two good men. He also has captured a lot of experience working for you at the garage. For sure you will feel his loss for quite some time in the garage. I feel happy for him to open a new chapter in his life with his lifelong partner (his wife Christina)..I know with his work ethic, they will be very successful.
All the best Vasilis may your new venture go well. Nick and Leo will have their work cut out for them. Thanks men and thanks for this edition George.
Don't forget Manny.....
Hey Nick that was awesome to finally see the way the engine is going to be set up in Eugene's sweet ride not to mention how well it sounded thus performed real beaut too. Eugene will will be very happy with that I'm sure. Sad to see Vasili leaving for hopefully bigger and better things, can only wish him and Christina all the very best. I'm sure we will see them both or more so Vasili from time to time even though he will will be sadly missed. Stay safe all.
Nick, as a lifelong computer expert I can tell you there’s infinite forgiveness available for using foul language when the computer fails.
Nick, the 440 magnum sounds incredible and is throwing down some impressive numbers. I can't wait to see it running in the Charger 500.
The 0-3310 Holley 750 is such a classic...along with the 0-1850 600.
Good luck Vasili! Nice to see you folks again!
Good luck in the future Vasiles. You are a great mechanic. You will be missed. Nice to meet you Leo. ML&R to you all!
Good luck Vasili! We will see you famous on your own soon enough!
Best of luck in the future Vasilis. You will be missed.
Good luck in your new venture--Vasilis and Christine!
Nothing will ever sound like the old muscle cars
Good morning Nick and Crew Awesome numbers on the motor, Good Luck Vasili's on your new business with Christine you will do well
Loved your narrative in the beginning of the video George, great 👍🏼 job! Thanks for making Nick’s Garage an amazing experience!
Glad you enjoyed it, Michael. Thank you.
All good things to you Vasilli.
IMO you are leaving as the undisputed king of the Burnout!!!
Cheers.
Vasilis, will miss seeing you in the shop with Nick . I wish you and your wife all the Best in Life and in the Future ...Good Luck Young Man and Take Care ...
Good luck Vasili!
Thanks for another great video post Nick. That motor sounds sweet (probably better when you’re there in person).
Farewell to Vasilis🍀. You’ll be sorely missed by all. Hope your business goes well and best of luck🍀 to you and your family ❤️.
Vasilis, I will surely miss you on this channel, but I only hope for the very best for your future.
I was just going to ask where has Vasilis been when I noticed he appeared at the end of the video. Good luck Vasilis. You have been a great asset to Nick's Garage.
That's the 3rd time I have seen your computer crash on your video's, Nick. Another great video with such Drama! It's like watching a mad scientist working. I haven't been making comments lately due to being to occupied with my personal life. The Charger 500 build I couldn't resist a comment. 😁👍👏👏👏👏👏 Sorry to hear a loss of a good machanic, but gained a new recruit.
No doubt Vasilis will knock it out of the park wherever he goes! Best of luck to him! Don't be a stranger!
Hi every one, first I am so sorry about Vasili to leave the gang, I wish a good luck to him, second congratulations to Eugene and looking forward to see your awesome car are completely done. Cheers guys have a great time 👍
Vasilis, I hope to see you on UA-cam again soon. Good luck!
Vas , sorry to see you go!! But best of luck in your new endeavors!!!! We will miss you!!!!
Nick your attention to details is what I like the most, if it’s not correct you go the extra to make sure it is keep up the excellent work
I had to laugh when Nick started speaking "French" when the computer crashed. 😄 But it was a lot easier to fix than a broken valve or bad bearing. Good luck Vasilis!
Just think, Nick is a scholar. He knows everything about Mopars (PhD) and speaks three languages. Greek, English and French. I wonder how many times he has said "Viola"?
Once this project is done I'm voting for Hot rod of the year in Hot rod magazine way to go Nick that is one of the smoothest running motors I've ever seen
Vasilis, I wish you the best of luck with your new business and starting a new chapter in your life with your new bride. You will be missed young man! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania.
Well. said, Bill.
Yes, Vasili is the prince!!! Best of everything to him and his wife as they launch out on their life venture!!!
Hopefully he will stop in from time to time.
Good luck with your venture Vicilis
love the sound of those big blocks.....pretty good power too nice work nick ....
Greaaatt build Nick !!! Anyone would be lucky to have you as their mentor !!!👍👍
We will miss you Vasili…… Good luck 👍
The factory air cleaners had a beautiful pedulum slope into the carb. You really can't beat it. Those day the factory was doing its homework! Thanks Nick.
good morning nick another great job nick on the 440 sad to hear Vasilis is moving on we are going too miss him .have a good day nick .your friend Henry lloyd from glace bay cape breton nova Scotia. George 👍great job as always
Oh no not Vasili.... All good wishes on the new venture...
That 440 is a beast gonna be a blast to drive that Charger 500 around. Nick the best mechanics always have a few secrets, that's what makes them the best. Gonna miss Vasilis for sure he is also a great mechanic and just a heck of a good man. Taught by the best Dr. Nick. I want to wish Vasilis and Christina all the best on their venture.
Nick and crew, always love watching your videos and bring the ol muscle cars back to life ...yall take me back to my days growing up with my Dad's Dodge Charger and my time with my ol GTO...I'm an ol Disabled Army Veteran now and don't get around very good ...yall make my day brighter and goe back in time ....All the best Nick ..
Vasilis good luck bro. Don’t forget your buddy nick. He treated you like a son…
Good luck vasillis im sure nick will miss you
Good Evening Nick. I have been waiting for this for so long. We have all noticed Vasile missing for a while. Been missing him. But as all things must move on. Best of luck to Vasile in his new ventures. We can't wait to see the charger roll into your shop. Regards from Brendan fr South Africa
This makes my Monday morning a trip to Nicks dyno room for some thunder
Crank it up!
When I was with the 2nd Pats, we were doing our Gunners Course. My SGT told me to go full Rock and Roll. We got that barrel cherry red hot. Then he asked me to for a cigarette of both of us . We then lite them on the barrel. LOL
Best intro yet! Love watching Nick at the Dyno...
Glad you enjoyed it CowPoke!
Some may question loyalty with Vas leaving but how many of us are extremely loyal yet had to blaze our own trails at some point? The only constant in the world is that there is none so when a great employee chases their dream they leave with mutual gratitude and respect which I am sure is the case here.
I have run most of my cars on a chasis Dyno over the years why? because the Dyno tells it like it is ! simple things make horsepower and more impotantlay torque no guessing thanks Nick !!
Vasilli,
Good fortune and bright future to you and your new family, young man. It was a joy watching you bring life back to old muscles machines.
Going To Miss You Vasili Wish The Best For You and Christina at Your Shop 😀😊😎
(Sadly, for possibly the last time): *VASILIS!*
Best of luck and Godspeed to you and your bride's new business venture, young man.
One old man's advice, however: *Never* forget from whence you came, sir...
I'm sure you know what that means. :-)
*NICK!*
The Howard's cam is an EXCELLENT choice for a Mopar, of course - probably the best in
quality these days in cams/lifters. You've done your usual stellar job on *Eugene's* engine
here, but there was just one little thing missing I noticed:
Where's the PCV, man? :-)
(You know I'm just giving you a hard time, my friend.)
*EUGENE!*
One thing just sticks out of this whole video from me to you:
I'm just so *happy* for you, my friend! All the years I've fooled around with my old Mopars,
I've never had a truly fresh rebuilt engine - leave alone one with Nick's hands laid on it!
This original numbers one for your 500 makes all the right sounds, feels right, makes numbers.
It's a good 'un for sure. I pray you enjoy it in good health for years to come!
Y'all count your blessings out there - and support what Nick and George are doing here,
- Ed on the Ridge
Thank you again, sir.
The torque on that beast is what's impressive
Thanks again guys stay safe to all🙂
Wow, an engine Magician. Awesome, always a learning process watching you guys, but extremely entertaining and well captured. Nick you need to make a movie of your life 👍
Excellent. Final engine test. Looking forward to seeing the finished car. Thanks
We're all a bit saddened to hear about "Vas" moveing on.
This is the way of our profession.
If that person is good enough at what they do they will want to open there own shop.
I myself had to leave the shop I was working
In for 5 years.
My father wanted me to take over his position as a General maintenance/construction manager for the City of New York.
I had to, no one else could understand the way my Dad planned things.
But I still worked at Pontiac Petes shop for
"Special builds" on night and weekends.
One leaves, a new one comes in, that's our way of things.
I know Nicks feeling some kind of way about this, but he knows our way.
Never does how I end these things is more appropriate.
The way of the muscle car will never die....
Sometimes a guy has to move on.
Bye Vas, hope to hear from you again.
T.
Well said.
Good luck to Vasilis. Those boots will never be completely filled. Can't believe the power difference with that Thumper carb. Goes to show this engine is very much undercarbed with that old 780.
One spectacular automobile the charger 500s going to be I love it a little tuned original 440 and that color of the car yellow the car is just stunning
turn the lights off so we can see the headers
All the best to Vasilis! Enjoy your next step brother!
I live only a few miles from Trick Flow , where those heads were made . It's great to see them being used on one of your builds .
This is the third time I've watched this I tell you what Nick you're good the cruise good I love your shows man thank you again
" Let me tell you, it sound better when your here in person. " Invitation accepted 😎🤗
Wow what a shock! I guess I never thought in my mind Vasilis would leave Nick's garage, I am both sad and happy at the same time as I'm sure he will create a fine business on his own, and as for the new guy he seems to be enthusiastic and I'm sure he won't be a replacement but a fine addition to the team, and if thing don't work out my 21 year old son with the skills I have taught him his entire life will be a good fit, as I'm just too old haha. So watch your back Mr Vasilis replacement lol but not really.
Great show as usual,good luck Vasiles
Those 240 trick flow heads with the right cam, and compression gets the job done.
Good morning Nick and crew! It's Monday and time for another great MoPar video! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania
Morning Bill. Thanks for joining us again.
It's gonna be awesome in the car! Also that was pretty cool when the headers were glowing
I'll bet Eugene is starting to get excited. I know that the rest of us are as well, but we aren't going to have that monster in our garage at the end of the day. Wait, let me get my coffee....
Break a leg Vassili! In a good way of course....
It does sound real good
Good Morning Nick Happy Monday as usual you bring us all fantastic videos and knowledge that I have forgotten from 45 years ago. My favorite of the Mopar’s are the Imperial LeBaron Coupes from 70 to 72. With massive appetites for Sunoco 260. Someday I hope I can own a really nice one and when all this Covid gets finished come and visit beautiful Canada. Thank You 🙏 so much for making me remember the old days.
Thanks for joining us, Joe.
Good for nick not sharing the cam specs.
Its sooo easy these days to study and learn all info is literally out there.
Back in the early 1990s it was tough to learn anything on your own. You had to network and make friends with real racers. I had to literally seek out and call Herb McCandles personally, great dude.
I had to humbly ask advice from the fast class racers at real drag stips…. Esta safety park, lebanon valley, shannonville, luskville, san air, temple tx.
Its easy these days.
It’s probably a pretty mild cam in there, thats a good combo, lots of fun.
I like that the 440 has not been restored to factory specs. Very cool.
Halloweens coming early for nick spooky stuff
Vasilis opening his own shop! Good luck.
Nick, Have you ever thought about contacting Barry Newman (Star of Vanishing Point) and see if he will sign the glove box on Kowalski? Barry lives in Boston MA, 82 years old and still active. You could mail him the glove box door (or an extra one) for him to sign and mail back, after he agrees. It would be a nice touch for Kowalski....just sayin
I want to meet him in person if possible.
good morning nick and team got to love a big block grandson home today we think your is awesome have a great week
Thanks and good morning to the whole family, especially your wonderful grandson. We think you are pretty awesome too!
GOOD LUCK Vasilis 🙏🙏🙏