Torque Monster 66 Plymouth Melts Tires! PLUS 69 Charger 500 Rebuild Update!
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
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Nick is running around, taking care of business as he makes muscle car dreams come true. Try to keep up as the boss takes us for a a quick stop at his favourite burger joint, then gives us an update on the progress of the 1969 Charger 500 restoration, and takes us for a blast in a 1966 Belvedere that his client wanted made into a torque monster. Hold tight!
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The best thing about 60's plymouths is their blunt aggresive body style. Big block, tons of torque, its like blacksmiths hammer!
“I don’t want to abuse it too much.” Classic Nick. My favorite car of all. Fantastic camera and editing as always, George. Have a great week everyone.
Thanks Don. Just the right amount of abuse. heheh.
@@NicksGarage exactly!
@@NicksGarage hey where y'all located in New York or Jersey
I had a 72 Dart Swinger 225 slant 6 in the same yellow in1985. My dad and I put a Clifford dual exhaust and 4 bbl intake. The head was ported and polished with 177 intakes and 144 exhaust valves. We bought the biggest lift and duration cam that we could find. My dad put a Dana 60 rear end in it that had stock gears from a 383 car. It sounded like a bunch of firecrackers going off. It was a fun build. Happy anniversary to you and your wife. Much love from Rockford Illinois.
Thank you.
Built a Chevy 6 before. Always wanted a Chrysler, had parts, ( stock tri pwr.)
THE NEW YORK BELVEDERE!!! I loved seeing that thing just sitting up on a rack in the shop last year. Seeing it action, is sweet satisfaction!
Sure is! Mike is going to love his machine.
I had a 66 Belvedere with the 318 and even with the 318 engine I loved that car. My mother took it to the grocery store in the rain and wrapped it around a tree. Never let mom drive your car in the rain!
About 30 years ago a friend and I tracked down the owner of a 66 belvedere, it was a 383 auto, radio/heater delete car. My friend bought the car. The deal was, if he was ever to sell the car I was to get first dibs buying g it from him. He called me one day, says, guess what. I knew right away, he sold the car and didn't tell me, he let the car go for $1500 which was a steal even at that time. Love the 66/67 Satelite/Belvedere/GTX. The Charger is looking incredible Nick👌
Ohh the days of long throw shifters … I was very young when my brother was drafted to Vietnam but I do remember he had a 57 Nomad .. it was parked in our driveway for a couple of years then he had my dad sell it … if only I were older back then
Wow, cool! I remember seeing that '66 Plymouth Belvedere up on the rack and was wondering when it would be featured on the show. My first car was an Arctic White '66 Plymouth Belvedere 2 door hardtop with red interior (with 273 V8, auto. trans., it ran great and was built like a tank!) I miss that car... Happy Anniversary to Nick and his wife! Love the show, Mopar or no car!
We are glad we could get it on camera before the car ships.
I bought two months ago a 66 Belvedere, original White Paint with Red interior and original equipped with a 273 from Fender Tag but now with 69s 440hp engine. Best regards from Germany
@@Alicechevy, that certainly sounds like it was exactly like my old, first car! Very cool, thanks!
@@markn.7623 When do you want to have some Pictures write me here a comment ;)
Hey Nick firstly happy anniversary to you and your wife. That Charger 500 is starting to look real sweet man so I guess Eugene will be one happy man as Rodger and his team are doing a fantastic job. George your filming of Nick putting the Belvedere through its paces was pretty awesome to sit back and watch, thanks guys for yet another top video.
Salut Nick! That place you keep turning around at looks like a prison. If it is a bet some guys love hearing that car sing.
Hey Nick you are like a kid in a candy store ! Love that old plymouth Thanks for everything you do for us and happy anniversary to you and your wife
Hi Nick, I was 16 years old in 1969 and worked at a Pontiac dealer. I saw cars with whitewalls on one side and blackwalls on the other side, even saw a Pontiac with a complete Chevy interior. I guess assembly lines then and now aren't perfect. : ) I guess that's why the back-up lights on the Charger were messed up. P. S. Love your channel.
I had a 69 Sport Satillite rag top the same color. Many times over the decades have I longed to have that car again. Although Eugene's is a Dodge it still jogs fond memories of days with my Plymouth and the other mussel cars where I grew up and played. I'm sure Eugene well up with pride when he sees it again (for the first time). Happy Anniversory Mr. and Misses Panaritis.
Thank you Ed.
That Charger 500 is one to be proud of. Happy 30th to Nick and Mrs. The 66 Belvedere is just my personal favorite. Dents, two different kinds of upholstery, and everything underneath is perfect, 883 dash to bench throws too.
66 Plymouth sure is a sleeper😴 Thanks Nick & George....Nick when l came home from Vietnam🤣....An by chance if you ever looked up at the Blue Angels in the late 1970's you were looking at me in lead solo✈ PS Congrats on the 30th Anniversary that is a Big mile stone💘🎊🎆👍👀
Some of the video of that Belvedere reminds me of the chase scene from Bullitt with the traffic driving around slow or stopped. And then Nick hammers it and the old tires light right up! Put it though the pace...
Nick and Roger, You guys should take this Charger to Pebble Beach!
I mean Eugene!
I've been a correctional officer in a Max prison in Wisconsin for 29 years. I'm now working day shift in a tower, & absolutely LOVE it when local classic car guys light'em up!!!
Towak monstah FOR SURE!!! I mean them tires were INSTANTLY up in smoke!! That’s what GOBS of torque will do for you!!! Great job, Nick, and when I start building that 68-69 dart with the 500 inch 6pack stroker, perhaps we can collaborate on it!!! And George, your production work is just FANTASTIC!!! Great day and week to you all!!! 😀
Nick knows how to put a “car through the paces” without going overboard. Nick you really know how to handle these old muscle cars when giving them a workout! I really like the camera angle showing you working the shifter and your feet working the pedals. Great stuff🥲!
This is what it takes to restore a car properly! Unlike the TV show crap done in 7 days Nick and company do legit restoration work!
Beast!! That throw on the stick would drive me nuts.
Happy Anniversary Nick and Wife! That Belvedere rips! Mike`s jaw will drop the 1st time he stomps on that loud pedal, then he will giggle like a school kid. Well done Nick and crew. Eugene`s Charger 500 looks amazing. Hat`s off to Showtime!
Wow!!! That '66 Satelite is really a popcorn machine!!! Some of the things that it can use, is a shorter stick-shifter and heim-rod ends for the shifting linkages underneath... That Charger 500 restoration is coming along very well...
Nick, happy 30th anniversary! Have a good time, you have the weight of the world on you all the time.
That Torque Monster you built is a real shredder for sure! It'll do donuts all day long. Good thing it has a solid drivetrain for when you bring it up to fun rpm and let 'er rip. I would like shorter throws on that Hurst shifter, myself. It starts right up, idles, is quiet, perfect street car- but watch out!!
Back in the day my neighbor had one of those with a 383 and was always buying back tires for it!!! LOL
Eugene's looking good!
Congratulations on your 30th to you and your wife Nick. 🎉🎊
Love that big camera mount on the back window of the Plymouth George. Looks like it's almost ready for electric! 😄
It looks a bit like a trawler, but it catches some neat angles.
I love it I used to have the 1967 belvedere it was a fun car the charger 500 is looking amazing
I think the car is more special knowing that those back up lights are not quite the same and they came out of the factory that way, kind of like an imperfection in a coin to me and makes it more valuable because it’s a story.
Right on.
Good morning Nick; we're going to need to build you a Proving Grounds for the old cars. I enjoy your channel, keep them coming.
Good idea on the proving grounds
Nick.... that's one mean 440 torque machine for sure. She sounds beautiful and runs through the gears smoothly.. I enjoyed the ride Nick . Beautiful 440. Looks and sounds great. You take the time to check everything is in good running order before returning to your customer. That's a sign of excellence you don't see any more. George another excellent video. Thank you Nick and your team for all you do. Number one Muscle car shop in Canada!
Nick: Once again you take me in the time machine. The Belvedere is..perfect. NOTHING like the sound of built V8 with a healthy cam. 👍
*EUGENE!*
I bet you're grinning as much as I am watching this.
Your car, man - it's actually *happening* now!
When that rascal is done, it instantly becomes one of the finest examples of a 500
in the country, hands down.
I know you're anxious my friend, but man...finally, PROGRESS!
*NICK!*
Ah, road stories. We all got 'em and some of them are borderline disgusting. :-)
All part of it...
By the way, that shifter in the Belvedere looks to be one of the sloppiest Hursts I've
ever witnessed. It sure could use a rebuilding. How much of that is slop in the A-833?
The Hurst Competition Plus is a beauty for the Mopars; I love mine on the 18 spline.
Thanks as always *GEORGE!* Hey y'all, support this channel!
- Ed on the Ridge
You’re a prince, Ed! Thanks as always.
Thanks Nick and George! A few points/questions: 1) I LOVE the '66 Plymouth and that burn-out at the beginning 2) I HATE rain with a passion 'cause it keeps me locked inside 3) How does Nick stay thin eating burgers and fries? Have a great week ya'll, stay safe and have fun.
Yep, I agree!
For número 3 it's simple. He works his butt off.
@@nelsong4719 There's your answer.
What a great car. I'm going to show this to everyone who wonders why I'm converting my 440 66 Belvedere HT to manual.
Betcha them boys in the prison be running to the window when they hear you coming
saying HE'S HEAR COME CHECK IT OUT!! lol
Glad you were able to help them. I'm Australia it's getting really difficult to find competent mechanics. Especially being rural. I know how to do the work myself but due to back injuries I am unable to make it happen
Yellow is not a color I normally like on cars but I love this yellow! I fits the car.👍🏻
The Charger 500 is going to be a real beauty. Happy Anniversary to you and your wife Nick, we celebrated 37 years this past March. The Belvedere reminds me of my 67 Fairlane GTA with a built 428cj, it would spin the tires going from 1 to 2 at fifty mph and bark them in high at a hundred mph
Congtats on your 30 wedding anniversary Nick, and your lovely lady.
Thank you kindly!
Mike is going to be a very happy guy when he get behind the wheel of his Plymouth!! And don`t worry Eugene, your going to be very happy soon also!
I'm going to spin it one more time Nick says. Just like a little kid on his birthday. Goosebumps from my head to my toes! I love it.... Word of the day torque monster 👹 happy Halloween to Nick's garage
Right. That's what keeps Nick so young! Burning tire and banging gears... Who is Tom Cruise? Isn't he the guy that played in that movie mission possible? 🤪✌🏻
@Lex Riordan lmao
Right off the bat, @0:01 - Nick is like a little kid in a candy store. He is in his element, and is overjoyed. You can see it in his eyes.
I went to High School with a fella that had a 66 Hemi Belvedere that was the same color as this one. What a nice car! He was the guy that everyone wanted to beat. Yeah.... good luck with that!
Those french fries looked good and the yellow on the 500 looks good too!!! I'm not 100% with the colors but is that Top Banana? Soon enough she'll finally be done!
Love that Dart GT in the bay right next to the 500 too!!!
Congratulations on your 30th anniversary Nick and Mrs. Nick!!!! And many more happy years to come!
Now that's a 440!!!! A tawwwk monsta!!! Lol!
I remember one time I didn't wear my seat belt in my Pontiac Catalina with the 400,i took a sharp corner a bit to quickly only to find myself in the passenger seat wondering what the heck happened! Those vinyl bench seats are pretty slippery boy! !! Lol!
Nick practicing some getaway driver skills in front of the prison :-D
thought Nick was going to do a Dirty Mary Crazy Larry getaway scene
I would like to see Mike's face when he fires up his torque monster .
Sounds beautiful !
or a small video of him smoking the tires and saying his way "torook manster". great build Nick, Guaranteed Mike will be smileing ear to ear when gets on the pedal for if hammer hard will just leave the rims on rear axle if not careful.
that belvadere looks like a ball and the kind of car you can and will want to drive DAILY all summer.
600 horsepower, 600 lb ft,wow..when it hits second it just continues to roast the tires !! awesome nick !!
Hi guys, if love to see the huge grin on miles face when he pulls this monster off the line!! Good things always take time! NYC will never be the same as Mike lays rubber round town!! Good luck Mike & wife as you cruise in the torque monster!!!
Step on it Kawalski, " it's a road block " lol. That Belvedere looks like it is some serious fun. Ty for sharing Nick.
Forty years ago my buddy Paul Martin (RIP) had his garage near that “road block” on Nick’s Belvedere run. He was one helluva good guy.
Like the patina, if mine I would just add the correct turn down exhaust tips.
Hope you read this nick being a guy from NJ and knowing exactly where that car was from is neat !!! Perfect restoration man WOW
love that 66 Plymouth, only i'd see if that shift lever could be sorted out, looked so very imprecise, like youre rowing a boat trying to find the gears... but a lovely ride still.
That shifter is clapped out.
Didn't 66-67 have the Inland shifter. That's probably the root of the problem. It looks like it says Hurst on the side of the shifter. So it's likely just a well worn Hurst shifter.
That 66 get's out of it's own way that's for sure :)
And so much personality. Mike and his car match.
Congrats, I only made it 21 years. I lost my wife in 2018. 30 years that's amazing!! Bless you two!! 👍💪💯
Very sorry for your loss. Every day is a gift.
Thanks for the ride-along in the '66 Plymouth. I"d almost forgot how long the throw is on an old-school 4-speed.
Lets see here ,no power brakes ,no power steering, 3 pedals for the nice short throw shifter [lol] , no need to go to the gym!! Great car and setup.
Good morning Nick, I've been waiting for another episode, since last Monday.
We're sorry to keep you waiting! Wish we could have a show every day.
Good morning Eugene, I can't wait to see what is up with your baby.
Great choice of color! Must of been a stressful final decision to make , yellow can either make it or break it. Amazing car Sir!
Waow Eugene your car looks sweet talk about a treat Nice to take a peek
@@Zachsmoparandmashedpotatos It really wasn't hard decision on the choice of the color. It was painted the original Y2 yellow, just like the code on the fender tag.
Another Fantastic Nick's Garage video ! Just my opinion, the Charger 500 is going to be an awesome car ; but, the Belevedere is my choice. A bit of patina in the paint, and a _MONSTER_ under the hood.
Thanks for sharing Eugene charger 500 it is gonna be beautiful once it's put all back toghter an happy anniversary to you an your wife Nick
I miss my 66 Satellite. Sold it to keep my house in 2009 when my dealership was shut down.
I had a customer at JBA Speed Shop that had a Belvedere in that same color. We swapped the poly out for a 438(383 stroked) Indy 440 iron heads and a A-833 with a GearVendor and 3.55s.
Like some of the old folks said “ Moderation “ everything in moderation, that includes eating too! I just missed going to Nam by about 4-5 years, or I should say, if I had been 4-5 years older I probably would’ve got sent to Nam, actually it was probably only around three years when they were pulling the last troops out of there, but my National Guard unit was sent there I think it was 68-70 or something like that, I joined up in 77’. Happy Anniversary Nick to you and your wife!
Sounds like I’m same age
Great job guys. It does look like that's going to be a mighty fun car to drive.
Bought a new 66 Plymouth Belvedere II, The same color as this one, 383 Commando (4 Barrel) with the bullet proof Torque Flight tranny, It was a sleeper. Love the patina, begs not to be redone. Back then you ordered a car to be built, Mine took just 3 weeks from ordering at the dealer to delivery.
I think I figured it out Nick. I get that Mr. Rogers neighborhood feeling from the music and editing. I say that as a compliment because you guys do a wonderful job that feels like home
I love the 500 Nick!!! Rare piece of history coming back to life 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Love the bench seat with the long shifter. Classic 60's.
Looks like manual steering to keep your arms strong too. What a Beast !
Learned stick in a '65 Belvedere 440. Forest preserve cop got me for
55 in a 15 zone.
Shifter throw on this Plymouth reminds me buses in eastern europe in the 80s. Dash to seat? Impressive. Now I know where “rowing thru gears” saying comes from.
Congratulations on your 30 year anniversary nick, I hope you have many more happy years together
Dr. Nick, the Charger 500 looks great so far, and that Belvedere is a sweet sleeper, Mike is a very lucky guy. cheers.
I was eight years old when that 66 rolled off the line. By the time I was twenty and spending time in the local wreaking yards , they were filled with cars just like this one. If I knew then what I know now.
INCREDIBLE job on that Charger!
Dadgummit Nick I enjoyed that Belvidere oh man reminds me of my Coronet RT but what I enjoyed more than anything is the look of enjoyment and love and excitement and Mopar on your face said it before say it again you're quite a guy
The Charger will be better than ever. I had a 66 Satellite 440 auto drag car... lots of fun and an awesome body style, cool. I ate a 7-11 Hoagie once and the went fishing in a canoe.... not pretty, a hard lesson. cheers
The car just looks so right in this color!
I was really surprised to see you drive your Hellcat in the rain! Slip Slide'n away. Be careful with the Beast! Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania.
There's always tire smoke around here Let's start the week with a smokin 66 Belvedere! When Nick is out on a road trip he always eats light He doesn't want to arrive late because of a toilet break So a well done burger and a few fries is the choice he will make On the way to check Eugenes Charger 500 for an update I like the solid colours not so keen on custom metal flake The Badges are on the colour nice and strong all these little fiddly jobs explains why proper paint and body takes so long Nick is having a busy day out in the Hell Cat No drama driving it in the rain for a pro driver like Nick it won't give him a heart attack Congratulations for Nick's 30th wedding anniversary Family is what it's all about in the good times and through adversity Nick's Garage is like muscle car university This 66 Plymouth looks like it's gonna shred some rubber to me Nick is driving hardcore foot to the floor Mikes car is what you want when you're going to drag strip War Sideways action scrambling for traction Nick's Garage my favourite Monday distraction
I would like Nick to say he will build a engine for your "CAR" To clear things up, #1. You have to send proof showing YOU have owned for 10 years or more. #2. Nick will work with you on your design, on the dyno. #3. You may buy one and only one ticket for $10 dollars. Let,s be fair,. #4. Nick will have the car put back into street driven Quiality., as needed. Not show quality. Yes Nick will work with you. Elegible cars are mopar, 1950 to 1990. All engines.
What engine will be built, Slant 6, A, B,RB,Hemi. ?
(This is a good money maker too.)
This sounds like what the average Joe Drives!
The Belvedere looks like it's ready to go rob a liquor store!
No better way than to start any Monday morning than with a cup of coffee and a video from Nick's Garage! Thanks for posting another outstanding video Nick and Happy Wedding Anniversary too!
Morning! Thank you for watching.
رغم انني لا ادتقن الانجلزيه جيدا لكن انني من المتابعين الاوفياء لقناتك المحترفه في الميكانيك مع انك دائما مرح و بشوش و نشط تزيد هذه القناه جمال شكرا لك على مشاركتك لنا هذه الفديوهات الشيقه
شكرا لك على المشاهدة وشكرا لتعليقك اللطيف.
My 66 Belvedere had 383 4 speed silver with white interior. This one may not win a beauty contest but it will make you smile with the pull off the line.
When you take your car to Nicks Shop, one must always include an extra set of rear tires in the repair budget. LOL
How does Nick stay so ripped? I love Nick's enthusiasm, real car guy to the core, God Bless.
He runs up and down a long shop for 12 hours a day, 6.5 days a week, while pumping engine parts with his bare hands. 🔧💪
And by eating light ie. burgers, fries, cola, etc…
Chocolate milk, donuts, and Nick's Garage....Life is grand!
Great video Nick. Put some dog dish hubcaps on that car and you have the ultimate sleeper for the street. Badass!
The shifter in the Belvedere sure has a lot of play.
That's because of the length of the handle. It gives the look of sloppy shifts but if the original shifter was there it would look much tighter smoother and easier. Still a very cool SLEEPER 66.
It looks like more than long travel. After shifting into first the lever moved back quite a bit.
This car's color is beautiful. It looks similar to the stock yellow color on the 65 Corvette.
We agree! But the camera and the shop lights do not do it justice.. when this car is outside, under the sky, it will be simply awesome.
I had the same factory colour on my 73 Z-28 and it just popped with those 2 black stripes on the hood and rear deck. Glad you kept it original for the 500 Nick.
Killer machine.Great video. I can hardly wait to see what Eugene’s Charger looks like, all dressed up.
Nick, when you pulled the hole shot near the prison where you were hazing the tires, it reminded me of the Charger chase scene in the movie Bullitt with Steve McQueen.
THAT THING WILL RUN RIGHT OUT FROM UNDER THE PAINT!
1969 Charger was my FAVORITE YEAR...HEMI OR 440...EVEN A 383...PISTOL GRIP 4 SPEED(Which if I owned one would have either a 5 spd or 6 spd O/D tranny...yup...lovely paint...MAN THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
The old 833 gearbox was notorious for having a long through at the shifter. especially when the forks got wear on them, but they were still tuff transmissions.
Forty years ago I had a '64 Dodge 440 with a '71 Police Interceptor 440 with 727 reverse manual, 3500 stall, it too was a "torque monster."
I had a Daytona which I had to restore in the 90's. I removed the rear widow plug and everything underneath was rust. The workmanship that was done to convert the rear window was hideous. They did a surprisingly good job shortening the decklid though
30 years congratulations nick may god bless you and yours
Man this one of my favourite cars that you have built the engine for👍🏻 Torque Monster is Right!
The length of throw on that that Belvedere shifter is two zip codes long.....What a great car.