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My 1972 ROAD RUNNER FINALLY RUNS! But I Screwed Up.

David Freiburger

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This Mopar had it all! Nice paint, decent interior, 440 engine, four-speed trans, Gear Vendors overdrive, 3.55 gears. It’s a ’72 Road Runner, among my favorite body styles. I snapped it up…then everything went wrong. In part 1 of this budget-conscious rescue series, I pulled the 440, fixed all the loose bolts, cleaned it all up, reinstalled it, and got it running. This time, it drives! At least briefly.

Don’t forget to watch the first installment of the Resto Rescue on The David Freiburger Channel! It’s right here: RESTO RESCUE! This ’72 Road Runner Looked ... —D/F

SEE PART 1 HERE
RESTO RESCUE! This ’72 Road Runner Looked ...

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@TheDavidFreiburger Creator 1 year ago (edited) Pinned

PART ONE OF THE RESTO RESCUE IS HERE: https://youtu.be/ZAcvAnrhUZM?si=j7QW0hDF2KCB2Q2u

@thor6580 1 year ago

The good news is that when you pull the engine to fix the rear main seal you'll be able to easily replace that throw out bearing.

@jamesehamilton 1 year ago

The moment at the end of sitting in the car staring out the windshield in silence, defeated, and experiencing a full on emotional cocktail of righteous anger and regret was the most relatable part of this whole episode for me. Hang in there, David. We've all been there. Probably alot. You'll conquer it.

@RaceCar21 1 year ago

Well, I guess I know what I'm doing for the next 53 minutes and 42 seconds.

@briansredd 1 year ago

This is the type of programing that a certain network SHOULD have been doing. I think most of us average car guys can relate to trying to put something together at home in the driveway on a limited budget, the shake-down process & all of the frustrations that go with it. Thanks David!

@Andy_Wyo 1 year ago

Can you imagine having Freiburger or Dulcich's number to text with questions on builds? The knowledge they possess is incredible so please keep posting!

@ni_wink84 1 year ago

I’m bummed RK and RKG are gone now but I have to say having you here on YouTube is really nice! Weekly stuff coming instead of months apart, doing your own projects and cars instead of new ones I really like that you’re here and I hope we are able to support you here enough that you’re able to keep (and want to keep) content coming! Thanks for all the great videos freiburger, you’re a legend! Hopefully you and the dulcheck can get together soon too!

@stevehicks8944 1 year ago

I am reminded of something Rick Voeglin wrote once when he was Car Craft editor about maintaining a muscle car: it required Christian forgiveness, Buddaist compassion and an atheistic refusal to abandon the project no matter how vexing. You’ll get through this.

@My2ndtimearound 1 year ago

That color brown rules. It’s sooo 70’s it’s cool.

@ChesterCobblepot 1 year ago

Thanks David for showing your struggles with cars. It’s making all of us normal humans feel like we’re not crazy for all the dumb stuff we do. It’s incredibly validating. :)

@Pipeline-surfer1 7 months ago

Dave, what a great channel. I enjoy watching your channel just as much as the resto garage channels on cable. The main reason why I like your channel is because you are not all high end with car lifts, and a tricked out garage. You are a guy that pulls his engine in his driveway and you do all the repairs in your driveway. No creeper, no Snap-on tools, no bells and whistles, a real basic blue collar guy. Just like when you were 20 again.

@rlh4331 1 year ago

It might be a 72 and not get a lot of love, but it’s a sweet ride. Most of us would be proud to own it.

@RobertLathrop-ju2yq 1 year ago

Well, that was one of the most realistic shows I've watched. That is how it typically goes. I usually finish my projects with "you idiot!!", as I curse at myself for either forgetting something, or just doing it wrong. So, as a token "I feel your pain", here's a little tip. At least you know you're not alone.

@oldguy1528 1 year ago

The more I see this car in the sun, the more I love the color !!!

@bradspring3303 1 year ago

Well, David, I see you out there working on the road Runner. I’m almost 74 years old and I gotta pick up in the garage that I’ve had for 36 years. She hasn’t run really well in the last year so I’m gonna get out there and work on it. Much respect son.

@charlesdalton985 1 year ago

I'm going to add to those who wrote they like the color - it is beautiful! Sorry for the rough patch, we've all been there and we're all pulling for you. Nice work, thank you for taking us along. ~ Chuck

@michael4265 1 year ago

One thing I have learned watching this short series so far is that David doesn’t like the 72 as much as the 71.

@ChuckRod1971 1 year ago

Dude! Every time you manage to drop some obscure fact or historical knowledge and that’s why it’s always a joy to watch….

@albr6770 1 year ago

Brings back memories of working on drum brakes in the 70's! Back then we used screwdrivers and pliers! Good times!

@greasygus 1 year ago

Huge fan of all your work Dave. Been watching since I was in my early teens. Late 20s now and still learning from you. You helped an entire generation stay into the hot rod hobby and culture. Thank you!