Yes totally awesome that they’re high school sweethearts and still together with memories they’re still making and yes she was a hottie but he was a handsome dude as well 😃
This is what it’s all about. Sharing your passion with the next generation. His memory will live on by passing the car on to his children and grandchildren. He was driving that car when he met his wife of 50 years. That’s beautiful. I really enjoyed this video. Greetings from Toronto, Canada 👋🇨🇦
Best video I've seen and I'm all Mopar great family just a heart warming video..I'd take that 383 out rebuild it slightly modified to 400 hp it's advertised at 335 but closer to 350 you can bolt on 100 hp do a 480 lift cam in it nice 3 angle valve job make it better ..those cars look great with bf Goodrich 50s out back 60s up front Cragar SS
@@mrcontroversy222 He was raising a family and went to work every day for 38 years, didn’t have time to wash his car. Now it’s time for the next generation to take over.
@@mikaeldinoto take over what though? Letting it rot? I wasn’t taking about a “wash” . The fact that it took them two days to get it started out of 38 years shows not real car people. But cool ass video
This story is so refreshing. His son so respectfully accepting the challenge in bringing this Road Runner back to life....and all well knowing it'll always be dads car. Kudos my man
I love how momma and poppa had big smiles and momma was in her glory I think the love for cars is in your genes and in some cases passed down it was great to see 3 generations involved in that rebirth of that 68 Roadrunner even though the little one just smiled alot I wish they were my neighbors
This is the best unscripted car rescue video on you tube! Thank you for sharing your genuine story with the world. Seeing your father and mother behind the wheel is priceless!
Thats what its about passing the passion of old cars and showing the younger generation about the experiences of working on them and God is amazing helping you all get it running again
I was a street racer when I was a kid in the 70’s and had the time of my life! But now that I am old the most favorite thing about old muscle cars is…. Given the current state of the country today, you can take any group of seniors of any color or any ethnicity, and put an old muscle car in front of them and suddenly the only color that matters anymore is what everybody’s favorite paint color is! Suddenly nothing else matters but the muscle car! It’s amazing and I LOVE IT!! The joy dad and mom was sharing when they were cruisin down the street was PRICELESS! Good luck with the restoration and would love to see a follow up video after yer done! What the country needs is more old muscle cars!!! That first road runner horn BEEP BEEP was AWESOME!!
Being a Mopar guy and RR owner myself I was loving every second, smiling like crazy watching that ol girls come back to life. Happy memories for them 👍🏼
@@sprintcarsandguitars959 This one has been sitting 50 years, it has a reason to clack! The oil had a long way to go to get to the valve stem. I worked in a machine shop and rebuilt my 400 from Satellite Sebring Plus. Only way to get rid of the tapping was to machine grind the valve stem end, using a special measuring device, so all were the same height still in tolerance. A great oil pump didn't hurt.
@@zedbear1 i had a 350 olds in my jet boat,had non adjustable rockers. i had a few that were clicking,so i removed the aluminum pedistal and ran it over 36 grit sand paper on a flat surface. took up the little play it had and quieted down the rocker big time. works great on the olds big n small blocks.
I owned a 1970 Road Runner from 1973 -1975. Biggest mistake I ever made letting it go. What I would give to have it back now. So many memories that car held from my young free life. It is amazing how much of your life's memories a car can hold. Great video.
My feelings about a 70 Duster I had in 87, 340 blueprinted and balanced pushing 550 hp very fast car for those days 😢 then I had to sell it. Wish I had it now, stupid move.
I had a 69 Roadrunner! Beep beep! Loved it! Great memories! Wish Id have kept it. I miss the "real cars" from the 60s and 70s! How many auto mechanics today could tune up a 64 chevy? Point, plugs condenser,Rotor, time it.... you had to know what you were doing! No computer could perform those procefures! Everytime I smell the exhaust from a car back then.... it brings back those memories!
You have a 20 carat diamond in the rough there! That RR with all original, numbers matching equipment is a true Jem! The old muscle cars are getting rarer by the day, You have a long road ahead of you, but when you get there, you will have something more valuable than everything you put into it!!!
Great Video! Love the horn! My dad had a friend that had a Road Runner. He would come pick my dad up for work and toot the horn. My mom said I would stand straight up in my baby bed and say Beep-Beep!
My neighbor had his 66 GTO in his garage for 40 years and is having it restored finally.....All the dads had muscle cars, his is the only one that will be resurrected.....Thank you for posting!!! Beep beep!!!!
YOU WERE A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE THEN AND YOU ARE STILL A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE TODAY 50 YEARS LATER MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH 50 MORE YEARS OF GOOD LOOKS / VERY NICE VIDEO , THANKS FOR SHARING
I have my dad's 63 E type jaguar and my grandfather's 74 Bronco completely restored, They bring back great memories from my Childhood in the sixties and.
My father is a retired firefighter . He’s 91 now and still active . Thank you for your brave service to our communities . 4 speed car ! Right on ! That will be a fun one to bring back . Seeing the smiles and good times is what it’s all about . Nice family .👍👍
That is SO AWESOME!!!!! I’ve got a 72 LTD Convertible in the garage that needs a little help, I hope it doesn’t take that long, but at 61 I’m excited to get it going again!!! I have renewed interest as soon as the cash comes again. Full circle! In 20 years your kids will be excited for their turn. God Bless!!!!
Awesome, luv the stories of them, his daughter writing her name in the back seat, the smiles on their faces as they drive down the street, God bless, and greetings from Brownsville
@@chipperwoods Probably from sitting so long. Needs to get oiled and moved or rod fell off. I have a Hurst shifter on mine that replaces that style. Where you located? I'm in Texas also outside Austin area. Glad to help with info. Had my first RR in Matador Red in the 70's. Had many different Mopars for 45 years. Till Later.. Best at Ya's.
@@johndee5973 thanks for your help, I’m in San Antonio Tx. My dads car was matador red also till the sun got to it until he put it in the garage. I would prefer putting in a hurst since I think some later RR in 68 came with them.
So happy to see that you are going to take care of your dad's car. Roadrunners are super cool cars, they deserve to be preserved. After he passed away in 2016, I inherited my dad's silver '63 split window Corvette that he bought in 1973 after graduating from college. The car was his baby, and he drove it every weekend. I will never sell it and plan on giving it to my son when I'm gone. It's a very important part of our family history, as my dad picked my mom up for their first date in the car. My mom said that my dad drove like an old lady that night because he didn't want to scare her.
Those boys remind me of our son at that age. He loved cars, tractors, motorcycles and anything with a motor. We enjoyed lots of great times restoring and driving on and off road. He’s a young man now and he still loves cars.
Hmm, it's nice but I'd make it a show car. Why? Well.......... A lot of people seem to forget that old cars are a liability. Headlights are crap, handling is crap and if the unthinkable happens, they will fold up like a paper plane. I'd never give one to my child and would advise them against buying for regular use. First thing I looked at when my daughter came and asked me about a car she liked, "What is the Euro NCAP score"?
Wow Jerry! What a great story. My first car was a 1968 Dodge Super Bee with a 383, the same as the one here, except it had a 727 torqueflite automatic. I rebuilt the motor in 1978 in high school auto shop. It was wonderful that the dad passed it down to his son. It was great watching friends and neighbors contributing. Congratulations!
Thanks, yes.. interestingly, I reneged on my 1968:RR/4 SPD/Green / Deluxe interior / Fan Declutch,etc::: waiting until Aug 1970:: fIRST new car; 1979 Coronet 500/ loaded: a long story , from Dealer next Door ,etc..
The kids sure changed their tune about the car. Wouldn't get in at first and then couldn't wait for a ride when it was running. They also really liked the prank on grandpa with the horn. They will always remember that couple of days they spent helping get the car running.
100% I had timed it so we could drive down to my dad and moms place while my boys were on spring break. We got so lucky and were able to make it happen for my parents. I will have them in the car as much as I can once she is safe to do so.
Awesome story. My father gave me his 58' Ford F100 Custom Cab. Big glass windows all around. Hes had it for over 50 yrs. i will never sell it. My mom passed 3 yrs ago and my dream was to see them in it together. It runs but it needs some upgrades. Its stillbin their home in Los Angeles and i live in Texas now. Im not financially able to get it restored or just fixed up a little to make it easier to drive (power steering mainly). Hes 76 now and i dont think ill get it to where i want, so he can drive it around comfortably. I enjoyed your video.💯
Took me back many years when me and my pops worked on his 1966 Chevy pickup. I smiled all the way through video. Some sadness after realizing that use to be us. Thanks for sharing
His reaction to vent windows was hilarious 🤣 i was born in 82 myself. But my dad was a Car Guy that made sure I was a Car Guy. Good to see people get excited about the Past. Sure Miss my Oldman. Also excellent choice on the Avs2 carb. I put one on my 82 c10 before I Ls swapped it.
What a heart warming story... It's more about a family working together than about a car.... and I'm a car guy (my first car was a 69 GTO).... wish y'all the very best..
i love the way you explained the story that I found down in Southwest Texas. That's it, what you wrote. I'll be looking for your comments on other videos on this channel.
Great story thanks for sharing. Not everyone is able to hang onto the cars of our youth, and not just any car. It’s a Road Runner! Who knew that yesterday’s cars would be so valuable and appreciated today.
I am so happy for you. You got to receive and work on that car WITH your dad. What a memory brother. Love him like no other. There are not many like him. Your parents seem like they are so great.
this is so cool; some of my favorite parts of the video is watching the son learn about things we used to find mundane on the older cars, like the flip out vent windows and the headlight dimmer on the floor. All cars should still have dimmers on the floor. Beautiful car, great story!
Was awsome to see him drive it again..but i believe he was more proud of the fact that it was his son getting his hands dirty doing it..he couldnt ask for a better son..thanks for sharring..
Times like this are priceless.thats special an dude keep this car an pass it down to your son .I would give anything to have one of my dad's cars .he had a white 65 ss Impala.
This one gave me Goosebumps! Watching the original owner and his sweetheart of a wife driving around in the 68 Roadrunner!😂❤😅😊❤ His son and friends and neighbors were awesome at getting the old hot rod up and running again.... "BEEP-BEEP!"😮😊 Roadrunner!❤😂🎉
What a great family! Excellent help from friends and folks in town. And I’m impressed with Roger’s prep and willingness to jump in. Could not help but smile at the end.
Great story Great Car Great Family. Cringed a little when the boys got ON the car to wash it. But then the little boy was beaming and smiling saying he loved the car.good job Dad a car kid convert❤
And my wife thinks I’m the weird one that tells our tenants that our garage is not included with our rental property.I keep my 73 nova in the garage and refuse to let the tenants use the garage. My car is a solid driver that I too got from my dad.I drive it in the summer when the weather permits.I liked this story because I can relate to all of and knowing now I’m not the only one who keeps the hot rod in the rental garage was the cherry on top! Good luck keeping the car another 50 years!
So very cool! Congratulations! I bought a 68 GTO from Seguin TX and it has been sitting since 1977. Just got the motor to break free and started it next weekend! 400 4 speed HO car. Again congratulations!
The smiles on Poppa and Momma faces was worth more than every penny in all the banks in Texas. fifty years together is a blessing from God. Only a few good hearted people are blessed enough to last that long. That takes a very special loving and caring couple that can smile after that long. and may they have a few more good ( Great ) years They have earned it. If my first wife had lived the 22nd of July would have been 40 years. and I still miss her everyday just like her last.
Great Content!! About Time you made it to TX!!!,I have a 67 Buick Riviera in DFW that was a tribute to My Father & USMC,it’s been covered up for a while at My Mother home!!It needs fixing and a video to see it run again!Thank you again Jerry
This was how we learned back in the days from watching our fathers /uncles it’s great to see this kind of video those young children will always have this memory
What a awesome 👏 thing to pass the car 🚗 down to their son and an amazing ending! I hope he give the car the restoration to its formal glory it deserves. Great Story I’ve owned a Roadrunner myself that the engine was built to the Gills by the late Great Maurice Petty so I can relate. Wish I had mine back because that car would absolutely fly and I never lost a street race with it the entire time I owned it. So I have a soft spot for Plymouth Roadrunners and MOPAR Muscle cars.
Such an inspirational story. Your parents looked so happy sitting in the car again which is exactly how I feel everytime I drive my Chevelle. Thanks for sharing.
Great story about Family, thanx for sharing. My cousin had that year and ordered the car with a 426 Hemi, nothing like the good old days to remind us of a better time. 😃
The old 383 probably could use a refreshing of rings and bearings and camshaft as well as heads rebuilt. But you guys have a true 💎 gem there. It's awesome to see her up and rolling again.
I used to work at an Esso gas station in WV when I was 16. I actually got to drive a 1969 green road runner after I changed the oil and washed the '69 Road Runner. It was such a powerful car. 😉 I really like your story of one that sat for over 30+ years and your tenacity and hope it starting is very inspiring. Thank you for posting 👍👍.
That will be a great car to restore. I'm a retired master mechanic 43yrs. Don't cut any corners on your restore it will be worth alot of money when it's done. It could be handed down and it will just keep going up in value. Glad your dad saved it. Wish I kept my 70 Rally Sport Nova.
This was pretty cool to watch. Having to get the whole family involved was awesome to see. Thanks to your dad for keeping the car for all these years. My favorite car is a 70-72 Chevy Monte Carlo. I just love that car. I'm 63 and wishing I could get another one before I go. I know they are expensive these days.
She was a freshman he was a senior, lol nice! He found the prettiest girl in school and asked her out. 50 years later, still going strong. Sweet!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.
Yes totally awesome that they’re high school sweethearts and still together with memories they’re still making and yes she was a hottie but he was a handsome dude as well 😃
The joy on ur MOM&DADS face was priceless!!! ,
Great video. The smiles on the parents faces when they were driving in the car was priceless.
This is what it’s all about. Sharing your passion with the next generation. His memory will live on by passing the car on to his children and grandchildren. He was driving that car when he met his wife of 50 years. That’s beautiful. I really enjoyed this video. Greetings from Toronto, Canada 👋🇨🇦
Thank you, greetings from San Antonio, Tx
Best video I've seen and I'm all Mopar great family just a heart warming video..I'd take that 383 out rebuild it slightly modified to 400 hp it's advertised at 335 but closer to 350 you can bolt on 100 hp do a 480 lift cam in it nice 3 angle valve job make it better ..those cars look great with bf Goodrich 50s out back 60s up front Cragar SS
SHARING A PASSION? HE LET THE CAR ABSOLUTELY ROT FOR 38 YEARS
@@mrcontroversy222 He was raising a family and went to work every day for 38 years, didn’t have time to wash his car. Now it’s time for the next generation to take over.
@@mikaeldinoto take over what though? Letting it rot? I wasn’t taking about a “wash” . The fact that it took them two days to get it started out of 38 years shows not real car people. But cool ass video
The smile on your moms face riding in the car again, was priceless. What a beautiful moment….❤️
Okay this is a hoot😊thank you for sharing this. Great family you have.
This story is so refreshing. His son so respectfully accepting the challenge in bringing this Road Runner back to life....and all well knowing it'll always be dads car. Kudos my man
a true story of “ love”.. that car… love of family , a marriage and memories of good times in life ❤️
That was tremendous! The smile on his face and mother’s excitement! How cool!
I love how momma and poppa had big smiles and momma was in her glory I think the love for cars is in your genes and in some cases passed down it was great to see 3 generations involved in that rebirth of that 68 Roadrunner even though the little one just smiled alot I wish they were my neighbors
Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.
Great story and what a wonderful family and community! Thanks again, Jerry...for the fine storytelling!
Glad you enjoyed it. I like the way people in a community help one another, and same with families. I want to tell these type of stories.
@@thewriter2549 jerry is the king of car vids, welp , jerry , whistlin diesel, donut media(James & Jeremiah) ,and scotty the hands kilmer
This is the best unscripted car rescue video on you tube! Thank you for sharing your genuine story with the world. Seeing your father and mother behind the wheel is priceless!
Thank you so much.
Agreed. We do alot to say thank you to our family.
had a 1970 RR 383 fun to drive.loved watching you folks bring this beast back to the road.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment.
Thats what its about passing the passion of old cars and showing the younger generation about the experiences of working on them and God is amazing helping you all get it running again
I was a street racer when I was a kid in the 70’s and had the time of my life! But now that I am old the most favorite thing about old muscle cars is…. Given the current state of the country today, you can take any group of seniors of any color or any ethnicity, and put an old muscle car in front of them and suddenly the only color that matters anymore is what everybody’s favorite paint color is! Suddenly nothing else matters but the muscle car! It’s amazing and I LOVE IT!! The joy dad and mom was sharing when they were cruisin down the street was PRICELESS! Good luck with the restoration and would love to see a follow up video after yer done!
What the country needs is more old muscle cars!!!
That first road runner horn BEEP BEEP was AWESOME!!
Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
From Jan's husband. A father that saves his first car for his son, you are a very lucky man. Love this story.
Thank you, as a father of two sons of my own I truly now understand the love a father can have for his sons. Blessed.
I love videos like this, Jerry because it shows that there are still people who have good values and cherish history ❤
Being a Mopar guy and RR owner myself I was loving every second, smiling like crazy watching that ol girls come back to life. Happy memories for them 👍🏼
why do all those dodges have clanky valve trains,ahhhh non adjustable rockers,
I was thinking it was a ballast resistor being a Mopar.
@@stoveboltlvr3798 - good call, I always had 2 extra in my glovebox
@@sprintcarsandguitars959 This one has been sitting 50 years, it has a reason to clack!
The oil had a long way to go to get to the valve stem.
I worked in a machine shop and rebuilt my 400 from Satellite Sebring Plus. Only way to get rid of the tapping was to machine grind the valve stem end, using a special measuring device, so all were the same height still in tolerance. A great oil pump didn't hurt.
@@zedbear1 i had a 350 olds in my jet boat,had non adjustable rockers. i had a few that were clicking,so i removed the aluminum pedistal and ran it over 36 grit sand paper on a flat surface. took up the little play it had and quieted down the rocker big time. works great on the olds big n small blocks.
I owned a 1970 Road Runner from 1973 -1975. Biggest mistake I ever made letting it go. What I would give to have it back now. So many memories that car held from my young free life. It is amazing how much of your life's memories a car can hold. Great video.
Thank you for watching.
My feelings about a 70 Duster I had in 87, 340 blueprinted and balanced pushing 550 hp very fast car for those days 😢 then I had to sell it. Wish I had it now, stupid move.
I had a 69 Roadrunner! Beep beep! Loved it! Great memories! Wish Id have kept it. I miss the "real cars" from the 60s and 70s! How many auto mechanics today could tune up a 64 chevy? Point, plugs condenser,Rotor, time it.... you had to know what you were doing! No computer could perform those procefures! Everytime I smell the exhaust from a car back then.... it brings back those memories!
Right on my friend,
You have a 20 carat diamond in the rough there! That RR with all original, numbers matching equipment is a true Jem! The old muscle cars are getting rarer by the day, You have a long road ahead of you, but when you get there, you will have something more valuable than everything you put into it!!!
Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
Well done, gentlemen. I love the friendship between the older men. Don’t see that too much anymore.
Another great one Jerry! I’m 52 now and he parked his Roadrunner when I was 14!😀
Amazing how the time goes by. Happy for the family. Enjoy!!!
That is so awesome the look on your mother and father's face when they took a ride was priceless way to go.
It sure was.
That was a good one Jerry, seeing that ole boy drive his car again with his lady at his side made it 👍👍
Great Video! Love the horn! My dad had a friend that had a Road Runner. He would come pick my dad up for work and toot the horn. My mom said I would stand straight up in my baby bed and say Beep-Beep!
My neighbor had his 66 GTO in his garage for 40 years and is having it restored finally.....All the dads had muscle cars, his is the only one that will be resurrected.....Thank you for posting!!! Beep beep!!!!
Beautiful present to leave your family,
and being blessed with 50 Years plus many more with his wife…
Happy 50th anniversary.
YOU WERE A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE THEN AND YOU ARE STILL A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE TODAY 50 YEARS LATER MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH 50 MORE YEARS OF GOOD LOOKS / VERY NICE VIDEO , THANKS FOR SHARING
Thank you for your sweet comment and for watching. Good bless.
I have my dad's 63 E type jaguar and my grandfather's 74 Bronco completely restored, They bring back great memories from my Childhood in the sixties and.
My father is a retired firefighter . He’s 91 now and still active . Thank you for your brave service to our communities . 4 speed car ! Right on ! That will be a fun one to bring back . Seeing the smiles and good times is what it’s all about . Nice family .👍👍
The Best part was the smiles on there faces at end, beautiful
That is SO AWESOME!!!!! I’ve got a 72 LTD Convertible in the garage that needs a little help, I hope it doesn’t take that long, but at 61 I’m excited to get it going again!!! I have renewed interest as soon as the cash comes again. Full circle! In 20 years your kids will be excited for their turn. God Bless!!!!
I bought a new 1968 Road Runner 383 auto when i got out of the Army in 68 nice car .
I wish my dad gave me a Road Runner 😂😂 this man is so lucky to have such a great dad 🥲
Awesome, luv the stories of them, his daughter writing her name in the back seat, the smiles on their faces as they drive down the street, God bless, and greetings from Brownsville
Love it! I have a 68 Road Runner 383 4 speed. Just rebuilt the transmission and a new clutch. Congratulations!
Thank you.
The inland shifter won’t go into reverse, might be the spring. Haven’t gone underneath to try to manually shift it yet.
@@chipperwoods Probably from sitting so long. Needs to get oiled and moved or rod fell off. I have a Hurst shifter on mine that replaces that style. Where you located? I'm in Texas also outside Austin area. Glad to help with info. Had my first RR in Matador Red in the 70's. Had many different Mopars for 45 years. Till Later.. Best at Ya's.
@@johndee5973 thanks for your help, I’m in San Antonio Tx. My dads car was matador red also till the sun got to it until he put it in the garage. I would prefer putting in a hurst since I think some later RR in 68 came with them.
So happy to see that you are going to take care of your dad's car. Roadrunners are super cool cars, they deserve to be preserved. After he passed away in 2016, I inherited my dad's silver '63 split window Corvette that he bought in 1973 after graduating from college. The car was his baby, and he drove it every weekend. I will never sell it and plan on giving it to my son when I'm gone. It's a very important part of our family history, as my dad picked my mom up for their first date in the car. My mom said that my dad drove like an old lady that night because he didn't want to scare her.
And that right there is how kids become car people. It didn't even smoke. What an awesome project. Nice job family/friends. I enjoyed this one Jerry
Thanks 👍
Thank you sir.
Those boys remind me of our son at that age. He loved cars, tractors, motorcycles and anything with a motor. We enjoyed lots of great times restoring and driving on and off road. He’s a young man now and he still loves cars.
That’s great! That car deserves to be on the road again and creating more memories with the family.
Hmm, it's nice but I'd make it a show car. Why? Well..........
A lot of people seem to forget that old cars are a liability.
Headlights are crap, handling is crap and if the unthinkable happens, they will fold up like a paper plane.
I'd never give one to my child and would advise them against buying for regular use. First thing I looked at when my daughter came and asked me about a car she liked, "What is the Euro NCAP score"?
Personally, I always change oil in old engines regardless of colour versus viscosity.
Otherwise, a great little heritage vid.
Great job guys
Wow Jerry! What a great story. My first car was a 1968 Dodge Super Bee with a 383, the same as the one here, except it had a 727 torqueflite automatic. I rebuilt the motor in 1978 in high school auto shop. It was wonderful that the dad passed it down to his son. It was great watching friends and neighbors contributing. Congratulations!
Thanks, yes.. interestingly, I reneged on my 1968:RR/4 SPD/Green / Deluxe interior / Fan Declutch,etc::: waiting until Aug 1970:: fIRST new car; 1979 Coronet 500/ loaded: a long story , from Dealer next Door ,etc..
The kids sure changed their tune about the car. Wouldn't get in at first and then couldn't wait for a ride when it was running. They also really liked the prank on grandpa with the horn. They will always remember that couple of days they spent helping get the car running.
100% I had timed it so we could drive down to my dad and moms place while my boys were on spring break. We got so lucky and were able to make it happen for my parents. I will have them in the car as much as I can once she is safe to do so.
My Dad and Mom got me in a 69 Camaro we bought new I was 7. I got it in 79 as a senior in highschool Grand Haven Michigan.
Awesome story. My father gave me his 58' Ford F100 Custom Cab. Big glass windows all around. Hes had it for over 50 yrs. i will never sell it. My mom passed 3 yrs ago and my dream was to see them in it together. It runs but it needs some upgrades. Its stillbin their home in Los Angeles and i live in Texas now. Im not financially able to get it restored or just fixed up a little to make it easier to drive (power steering mainly). Hes 76 now and i dont think ill get it to where i want, so he can drive it around comfortably. I enjoyed your video.💯
My Dad gave me his 1969 RR when I was 13. It was the first car he bought when he got home from Nam in 1968.
Took me back many years when me and my pops worked on his 1966 Chevy pickup. I smiled all the way through video. Some sadness after realizing that use to be us. Thanks for sharing
At six years old 55 years ago! The first time I went to drag race was in a 383 road runner! 75-80 drag way!👍
His reaction to vent windows was hilarious 🤣 i was born in 82 myself. But my dad was a Car Guy that made sure I was a Car Guy. Good to see people get excited about the Past. Sure Miss my Oldman.
Also excellent choice on the Avs2 carb. I put one on my 82 c10 before I Ls swapped it.
That Chrysler starter noise is like Americana it's self! Well done family, well done!
You can see him reliving his ride in his head as he's driving it.
I bet memories were just flooding his brain!!
Good heart video folks
383 ?
Bro your little man loves being with daddy he's precious. Little racer of the future.
What a heart warming story... It's more about a family working together than about a car.... and I'm a car guy (my first car was a 69 GTO).... wish y'all the very best..
i love the way you explained the story that I found down in Southwest Texas. That's it, what you wrote. I'll be looking for your comments on other videos on this channel.
Great story thanks for sharing. Not everyone is able to hang onto the cars of our youth, and not just any car. It’s a Road Runner! Who knew that yesterday’s cars would be so valuable and appreciated today.
Young man is so blessed to receive that gift..Dream car.
I am so happy for you. You got to receive and work on that car WITH your dad. What a memory brother. Love him like no other. There are not many like him. Your parents seem like they are so great.
Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
this is so cool; some of my favorite parts of the video is watching the son learn about things we used to find mundane on the older cars, like the flip out vent windows and the headlight dimmer on the floor. All cars should still have dimmers on the floor. Beautiful car, great story!
This 1968 Road Runner needs to be completely restored...But it's a Nice Time Capsule !! Vintage Car !!
What a great video!!! Love seeing a long married couple still together. Thanks for sharing this.👍
MAN, they were a good looking couple when young. They STILL are! This video is completely charming.
Thank you.
I'm glad they finally got it started.
Hopefully we'll get an update video on the restoration in the future..
With all the right parts and getting all the help from friends and family it's a winner. Congratulations.👍
Was awsome to see him drive it again..but i believe he was more proud of the fact that it was his son getting his hands dirty doing it..he couldnt ask for a better son..thanks for sharring..
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Hey from Nova Scotia Canada. Nice ride, blast from the past! Reminds me of my time in the 70’s. Also great time and memories with family.
Love,love love this video!! Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this great car back to life.👏👍
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Times like this are priceless.thats special an dude keep this car an pass it down to your son .I would give anything to have one of my dad's cars .he had a white 65 ss Impala.
Jerry knows the way to a successful video story! FAMILY!! AWESOME!
This one gave me Goosebumps! Watching the original owner and his sweetheart of a wife driving around in the 68 Roadrunner!😂❤😅😊❤ His son and friends and neighbors were awesome at getting the old hot rod up and running again.... "BEEP-BEEP!"😮😊
Roadrunner!❤😂🎉
Loved this!
And that car deserves a FULL restoration 👍
What a great family! Excellent help from friends and folks in town. And I’m impressed with Roger’s prep and willingness to jump in. Could not help but smile at the end.
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Love how you are sharing your passion. Your boys are gonna love it when they get it.
What a great father son collaboration! Love it! Miss my dad.
Great story Great Car Great Family. Cringed a little when the boys got ON the car to wash it. But then the little boy was beaming and smiling saying he loved the car.good job Dad a car kid convert❤
What an amazing video Jerry, that is what the car community is all about getting family together.
And my wife thinks I’m the weird one that tells our tenants that our garage is not included with our rental property.I keep my 73 nova in the garage and refuse to let the tenants use the garage.
My car is a solid driver that I too got from my dad.I drive it in the summer when the weather permits.I liked this story because I can relate to all of and knowing now I’m not the only one who keeps the hot rod in the rental garage was the cherry on top!
Good luck keeping the car another 50 years!
So very cool! Congratulations! I bought a 68 GTO from Seguin TX and it has been sitting since 1977. Just got the motor to break free and started it next weekend! 400 4 speed HO car. Again congratulations!
Thank you. Would be cool to see that 68 GTO.
I love seeing how happy she was when she got to ride in it 😊 that has to make it all worth it
One of the best old car guy videos I have seen on youtube. Absolutely loved it!
Thank you.
A guy who didn't know what a starter was got this thing running after all these years. Quite a testament to these cars!
What a cutie couple they are. The grandkids will remember this. This reminds me of the song, 'It's a family affair'.
Thank you.
With a little tlc and passing it on to the next generation the Plymouth road runner is a sweet ride telling the stories is what it’s all about 😊
The smiles on Poppa and Momma faces was worth more than every penny in all the banks in Texas. fifty years together is a blessing from God. Only a few good hearted people are blessed enough to last that long. That takes a very special loving and caring couple that can smile after that long. and may they have a few more good ( Great ) years They have earned it. If my first wife had lived the 22nd of July would have been 40 years. and I still miss her everyday just like her last.
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Great Content!! About Time you made it to TX!!!,I have a 67 Buick Riviera in DFW that was a tribute to My Father & USMC,it’s been covered up for a while at My Mother home!!It needs fixing and a video to see it run again!Thank you again Jerry
I get to the DFW area a lot, so maybe we should talk about a video. Send me an email at jerryheasley@gmail.com.
This was how we learned back in the days from watching our fathers /uncles it’s great to see this kind of video those young children will always have this memory
What a awesome 👏 thing to pass the car 🚗 down to their son and an amazing ending! I hope he give the car the restoration to its formal glory it deserves. Great Story I’ve owned a Roadrunner myself that the engine was built to the Gills by the late Great Maurice Petty so I can relate. Wish I had mine back because that car would absolutely fly and I never lost a street race with it the entire time I owned it. So I have a soft spot for Plymouth Roadrunners and MOPAR Muscle cars.
One of the best videos I've ever seen. Just a pleasure to watch.
Such an inspirational story. Your parents looked so happy sitting in the car again which is exactly how I feel everytime I drive my Chevelle. Thanks for sharing.
I think the look on your fathers face said it all. Great job. To see him reliving his youth was well worth the time and effort.
Great story about Family, thanx for sharing. My cousin had that year and ordered the car with a 426 Hemi, nothing like the good old days to remind us of a better time. 😃
That was exceptional, Jerry! Just awesome! Thank you so much for bringing it to us! All the very best!
The old 383 probably could use a refreshing of rings and bearings and camshaft as well as heads rebuilt. But you guys have a true 💎 gem there. It's awesome to see her up and rolling again.
I used to work at an Esso gas station in WV when I was 16. I actually got to drive a 1969 green road runner after I changed the oil and washed the '69 Road Runner. It was such a powerful car. 😉 I really like your story of one that sat for over 30+ years and your tenacity and hope it starting is very inspiring. Thank you for posting 👍👍.
Thanks for watching and replying. Can’t wait to feel what you described. Pops said the same thing.
My female cousin had a super bee, 69. I learned to drive a manual in that. Road runners and super bees are special cars.
Very nice story. Love that the kiddos were so excited when it finally started.
The distributor is loose. Dwell the points at 30 to 35 degrees of distributor dwell for best performance. Love the car for sure!
That will be a great car to restore. I'm a retired master mechanic 43yrs. Don't cut any corners on your restore it will be worth alot of money when it's done. It could be handed down and it will just keep going up in value. Glad your dad saved it. Wish I kept my 70 Rally Sport Nova.
Wow this one cool car. What a gem .
SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS, HAVE FUN. I DROVE A BRAND NEW ONE IN 68, NO POWER ANYTHING, 4 SPEED, GREAT CAR.
This was pretty cool to watch. Having to get the whole family involved was awesome to see. Thanks to your dad for keeping the car for all these years. My favorite car is a 70-72 Chevy Monte Carlo. I just love that car. I'm 63 and wishing I could get another one before I go. I know they are expensive these days.
True heart and persistence pays off again thanks to all who helped, a very proud moment.