Hey, today the episode of Garage Squad where we fixed up a 1969 Daytona dropped on the MotorTrend on Demand online. It will air next week on the regular MotorTrend Channel.
It was a fun build, we didn't want to restore the car, just get the car running and driving reliably for the family. We didn't hack anything up or mess up anything original. It does need a full, proper restoration, but we got it so the car can be driven without any problems right now.
It is originally a B7 car, that the paint was falling off a year in, and the dealership painted the car black for the family.
Yes, they did actually tow it in from Indiana, but because of stupid Illinois filming law, they couldn't say that.
If you have any questions or comments, let me know.
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Cool, thanks for sharing!
Joe was checking my car out at the Lions Club car show in Morris earlier in October.
I offered to trade him for the Pro Mod Daytona but he wouldn't take me up on it!
Cool episode it'll be.....
Great family. They are just up the road from me.
I can't wait to see it!
car would look beautiful blue with white interior
Quote from: erndog on December 09, 2020, 03:50:04 PM
car would look beautiful blue with white interior
Original B7 car as well!
Just watched it on the app. Enjoyed it. PS. Did the original owner get to go for a drive before he passed away? Mentioned he died in October in the credits. :'(
Quote from: Stevetona on December 11, 2020, 12:16:56 PM
Just watched it on the app. Enjoyed it. PS. Did the original owner get to go for a drive before he passed away? Mentioned he died in October in the credits. :'(
No, sadly not. He was actually going to come to the unveiling, but he got really sick the day they were going to bring him, and he never recovered.
Sad to hear that...
The episode is on the actual MotorTrend Channel tonight if you don't have the app.
Watched it last night, great episode and family!
Hope to cross paths with them someday.
Glad to hear the family is keeping the car.
Man, that guy must have changed the oil every 10k miles :eek2: ... but I've seen even worse gunked up engines than that!
Garage Squad :2thumbs: again.
Great job on another year of the show!!! :2thumbs:
Can we bring Heather Storm back PLEASE ?? Replacement little rough on eyes :icon_smile_big:
Nice episode with a great family story!
Sad that Ron Sr. was not there for the unveiling.
MJ
Quote from: daytonalo on December 16, 2020, 06:54:12 PM
Can we bring Heather Storm back PLEASE ?? Replacement little rough on eyes :icon_smile_big:
I hope not, she was a real diva!
Ryan is that you? Thanks everyone for all the nice comments ! Im Ron Jr and everyone on the show was such a blast to be around . Unfortunatley my Dad only got to see the car through my phone vids and pictures . we were able to tell him all the stories also . He did do a video chat while we were on the shoot which was amazing for everyone . Garage Squad did an amazing job . They are the most genuine and real down to earth people ever . I am honored to call them all my friends now . Ryan...meeting you was an honor too....I loved all the stories and knowledge you have . i look forward to having the Daytona out this next year at local shows and who knows what else . I also look forward to sharing my Dad's stories of the car too .
Ron Jr. that grin on your son's face is priceless. Did I hear you say you have a Coronet?
Quote from: avengnce on December 17, 2020, 10:42:02 AM
Ryan is that you? Thanks everyone for all the nice comments ! Im Ron Jr and everyone on the show was such a blast to be around . Unfortunatley my Dad only got to see the car through my phone vids and pictures . we were able to tell him all the stories also . He did do a video chat while we were on the shoot which was amazing for everyone . Garage Squad did an amazing job . They are the most genuine and real down to earth people ever . I am honored to call them all my friends now . Ryan...meeting you was an honor too....I loved all the stories and knowledge you have . i look forward to having the Daytona out this next year at local shows and who knows what else . I also look forward to sharing my Dad's stories of the car too .
Yup it's me!
Quote from: Mopar Nut on December 17, 2020, 03:21:51 PM
Ron Jr. that grin on your son's face is priceless. Did I hear you say you have a Coronet?
yes I have a 68 Coronet also
Quote from: avengnce on December 18, 2020, 10:00:09 AM
Quote from: Mopar Nut on December 17, 2020, 03:21:51 PM
Ron Jr. that grin on your son's face is priceless. Did I hear you say you have a Coronet?
yes I have a 68 Coronet also
Dan Liebrandt here, just down the road from you in martinsville. I will definitely come to visit this next year in the Hemi 500. I only met you dad 3 times. He was always so nice to me, putting up with my thousand questions about the car.
Why do they only do these fixes in the Democratic state of Illinois, Where Mr. Lincoln was a Republican . lol (Hey, I was born there). :nana: :nana:
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 19, 2020, 10:28:22 AM
Why do they only do these fixes in the Democratic state of Illinois, Where Mr. Lincoln was a Republican . lol (Hey, I was born there). :nana: :nana:
Because in the time of Lincoln, Republicans were liberal. :poke:
Hey Ryan, do you guys let walk-on's come and help with a build? :shruggy:
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Hey Ryan, do you guys let walk-on's come and help with a build? :shruggy:
Sadly not. It's just the the main crew, and they outsource the interior work.
I hope not, she was a real diva!
AAwwww spinner chicks need love too.. LOL And boy was she a spinner!!!!!
They never did show any drivers side floor board metal added.
You must not have paid your full cable bill and got the edited version. Only valid explanation.
Quote from: ACUDANUT on December 21, 2020, 04:12:23 PM
They never did show any drivers side floor board metal added.
Nothing was needed, the passenger side was fine.
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If you guys want to see all the pics, here they are.
Day 1
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemipwr70/albums/72157716390512021
Day 2
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemipwr70/albums/72157716441831033
Quote from: RallyeMike on December 21, 2020, 07:57:54 PM
You must not have paid your full cable bill and got the edited version. Only valid explanation.
Must be true. Why did they not fix the headlights ??