Let's Meet a FAMOUS Cop Car! - 1974 Dodge Monaco - S1Ep6 We're On a Mission From Dodge!

Few Mopars are as beloved as the iconic Dodge sedan from the epic car chase cult-classic film "The Blues Brothers" (1980). Ross and Eric are in full-on "fan mode" when the king of 70s cop cars rumbles into their shop looking for some specialized upgrades. With a 440-cubic-inch plant, cop tires, cop suspension, and cop shocks... they don't just like it...THEY LOVE IT! #classiccars #vintagecars #autorepair #bluesbrothers #mechanic #chaseclassicmotors Recommended Chapters: 00:00 - Iconic Introduction: The 1974 Dodge Monaco and its Blues Brothers Legacy 01:56 - Tribute Quality: Why This Ex-CHP Pursuit is the Ultimate Bluesmobile Clone 05:11 - Shop Shuffle: Swapping the Monaco for a 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible 07:09 - Audio Upgrade: Planning a More Powerful Speaker for Movie Sound Bites 08:21 - Engine Specs: The High-Compression 440 V8 and 110 Octane Fuel Needs 10:18 - Ignition Strategy: Why the Owner Swapped the Ballast Resistor for a Mallory System 12:47 - Speaker Surgery: Removing the Modern Plastic Unit for a Robust Signal Stat Unit 16:06 - Installation Challenges: Navigating Wiring Repairs and Hood Latch Clearances 20:34 - Phase Two: Starting the General Maintenance Tune-Up and Oil Change 21:59 - Technical Tips: Using the Longest-to-Shortest Method for Spark Plug Wires 24:11 - Header Hassles: How Aftermarket Hooker Headers Complicate Maintenance 26:30 - Firing Order: Correctly Routing Wires for the Classic Mopar 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Sequence 28:40 - Dialing It In: Adjusting Idle Mixture and Timing Using a Vacuum Gauge 31:44 - Post-Tune Shakedown: Identifying a Burnt Tail Light and Linkage Issues 35:08 - Green Gold: Choosing High-Zinc PenGrade Oil to Protect Flat Tappet Lifters 38:51 - Final Inspection: Evaluating Oil Pressure and the Impeccable Interior Condition 41:49 - Case Closed: The Unsung Hero of 80s Cinema Ready for the Road Contact us for information about our classic car projects at: [email protected] SEE MORE GREAT CARS ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.chaseclassicmotors.com   / 15jgdpbvsk   VISIT OUR WORKSHOP THE NEXT TIME YOU CRUISE THRU DETROIT: Chase Classic Motors, LLC 22699 Morelli Drive Clinton Township, MI 48036