1971 Plymouth GTX - Jay Leno’s Garage
Dan Hallisey's Plymouth GTX with a 440 breathes through the Air Grabber hood and doesn't disappoint Dan's former shop teacher, Vincent Vanni, when Jay opens it up!
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This is why I have so much respect and love for Jay. He deflects all complements and takes genuine interest into someone who made a difference to a bunch of high school kids.
Scott Hill ... compliments
Love this video. Jay is a humble guy. Jay's right about having an oral history Love the inside jokes..like, "seems like more than 375 horse power"
@@Lockemeister You are so right!
I hope they post the interview with the shop teacher. I would love to see it, and hear his stories.
The only thing that drives me nuts is that Jay puts his hands all over the cars (leaving finger prints) and often opens/closes the doors by using the window or body of the door, instead of using the handle.
Much respect is due to the owner for having the respect to send his workshop teacher to ride with Jay, instead of going himself. Good man.
100%
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@@fargonianproductions2767 found the millennial
Ryan all I’m saying is not all millennials are sjws
MET-TECH LLC i agree 100% good people for sure 🙂
That conversation between Jay and Vince is the most fulfilling time I have ever spent on KZhead. Thank you both!
Really? Jay let this owner get away with some BS in his description. Actually 3.54 rear, 370 HP, etc.
"Yeah, when I restore cars, I do them factory-correct." Really? Serpentine-belt upgrade with aftermarket A/C.
@@jimstrict-998 who cares
"Funny." Thanks Jay, car is a joke.
Damn true
I took MrVanni.s ROP class at Claremont High back in 1981 Glad to see that he is still around.
So cool to hear
Thats cool.
So did i
And I remember u were his substitute
He was such a great teacher! Thank you Mr. Vanni
80+ years old , sharp as a tac . What an influence and role model . They don't make em' like that any more . What good people .
eworldtraveler yea, I had a step grandmother who was 92 living in Santa Barbara, she was witty and funny and sharp. just passed away unfortunately. My aunts neighbor in Beverly Hills is 103 and I hear she’s all there mentally as well. Impressive lol
@GO AWAY hahaha
@GO AWAY Oh man old age is gonna be FUUUUUUN...can't wait...😃😃😃
Salt of the Earth
I forgot what they we were doing...the test drive...I was so interested in their conversation. Jay, please interview more of these legends. 🏁👍
Vince is probably among the very most charming guests Jay's ever had on his show.
So true
He should be a reoccurring guest!
Just a terrific dude it seems.
@@sergiomartinez1096 saved me the trouble! 👍🏼
I could just sit and listen to Vince all day. Where I live the city museum has a project to capture the experience of senior people so we have a record of their real lives after they leave us.
When at 26:56 Jay puts down the foot, the way Vince cracks up and goes "That's better, I like that" just made my day. Absolute role model material. That's who i'd want to be when I'm 80.
Rare episodes, amongst people who fully respect others... Car would be very happy with them.
Their both having failed to buckle up is nothing to emulate.
@@fairfaxcat1312 lol
Fairfaxcat it has lap belts too
Fairfaxcat they are both wearing the provided lap belts.
I can't stand to see Jay get old. He's one of a kind.
When you bring an amazing car on this show but let your teacher get to be filmed riding, you are very respectful, appreciative guy.
16.25... the cops on tail?
Its that kind of carr! Well spotted :)
Old school shop teachers are the best. They really taught us how to do things. I agree with Jay sit them all down and capture the stories, and tips and tricks, before they are lost to history.
Yeah they are a lost breed unfortunately.
My shop class consisted of making useless wooden statues with my geography teacher that was equally as frustrated as us with the curriculum.
Yes. I do wish general audiences were less .. ageist. We need to capture and hear these older people tell us about their interests, before we lose the chance.
Mr. Able let kids take the Aluminum heads off of his Corvette when they asked him for them. He went with iron heads and achieved better thermodynamic efficiency. The kids got to go fast. What a great man.
@Robert McCracken - agreed. I had one of the very best, Dee Barrus. Amazing guy who had a deep impact on my life. I loved shop class- the things I learned there like a disciplined approach to trouble shooting, welding, and many other skills learned that I still use today. Good times...good times.
What a thrilling episode. The car, the conversation between Jay and the guys. Of course, the GTX WAS the mid-size platform, not the full-size. The full-size Plymouth was the Fury.
To me, the 1971 Plymouth B-body (Satellite, Road Runner, GTX) is one of the most beautiful auto designs ever. Such an inherent attractive aggressiveness to the grille and wonderful execution of the 'coke-bottle' body design. This GTX is primo!
The front grille design was always iconic in my opinion.
it has such attitude
Yep my absolute favourite. The wrap around bumper is mean as hell. And those flat wheel arches👌
I had my 70 road Runner 383 4 spd for 14 years and drove it all over the USA. My friend bought it, I was going to buy a 71 RR or GTX but waited too long (a divorce) and could no longer afford a nice one, and getting too old to do a full resto...the way I wanted to :(
Look this video was about the teacher, the cars a car, but teachers like that are one of a kind. Loved it
My dad and I use to regularly watch Jay Leno garage together before he passed away from a heart attack a couple years ago. I just love watching Jay Leno's garage, brings back good memories and nostalgia!
So sorry to hear that Brad. I bet that was special times with your dad. I remember my dad as well.
One of my good memories is watching Motor Week with my dad early weekend mornings when I was a teenager
Sorry to hear that bud
The color-keyed bumpers on the 71's were a brilliant styling feature, decades ahead of their time.
When I was in high school 1974, I had a '71 Roadrunner with 383, 4 barrel, & headers. It was a fun car. Same body style as this GTX.
Props to that guy for letting his shop teacher go on the ride with Jay.
Yes! Plus who knows how much longer the older guy will be with us... Plus he is famous now that he road with Jay! 😁
A teacher like this can help society more than any "get tough on crime" program. Its so nice to hear that he was honored by past students for the positive effect he had on them and the respect they in turn carried for him. Teachers are paid no where near what they are worth in America.
The GTX was basically a Road Runner with some power options, and was nothing to be sneezed at! Nice car!
Jay don't ever retire. One of the best episodes. Dan and Vince are bonded for life.
Yep, and keep the Mopars coming! 😅
Best Automotive show on KZhead 💯
Dons Adventures it’s one of my favorites but check out the Goonzsquad
Check out Uncle Tony's Garage
savagegeese is more technical
Pity about the audio
Nick's garage
The ONLY thing that kept me from dropping out of high school back in the early 80s was Auto Body Shop and my teacher ( Mr. Caldwell). Before auto body shop I missed at least 60 days of school after I got into body shop the first year i missed 2 days ( jr year) and my senior year i missed 1 day. After High School he got me a job at a local Chevrolet dealership . I went on to work 25 years in the auto body trade.
What a great story! 😀
That is awesome, thank you for sharing.
Nice
Now your son can take gender studies instead
@@fitnessguru8012 sad but true
That conversation with Dan's teacher Vince was outstanding. Thank you, Jay.
The shop teacher needs his own show. Really enjoyed listening to him.
I really like that Jay treats the old timers with such respect. Salt of the earth!
The old guard. Don't know if we'll ever see any more like him.
Good video
I appreciate you not cutting down the long conversation out of the video.
A knowledgeable and passionate teacher who pays it forward like Mr. Vanni is a rare gem. Back in the day teachers like him never considered quotas or school politics. They were just doing what they loved and it showed, which helped us absorb and retain everything. We got _excited about learning._
Paint is phenomenal, for only doing touch up work on this presentation. Great work restoring a classic.
Welcome To The Madness swirls
They usually add a couple of clearcoats when touching it up. This allows you to buff it and make it look new
I miss single-stage paint.
Yeah, you can see a few body dents, they are very minor and the paint is worth more in this condition than it would be to remove these very minor body imperfections. Gorgeous car.
Man, definitely one of the best episodes ever... So much content, history and knowledge in one person. People like this guest don't get replaced, they're unique... Thanks for this well spent half our
Teachers like Vince provide lifetime value in the lessons they teach their students. I'm from the days when they taught "Industrial Arts" in high school and I'm in my 60's now. I STILL use the skills I was taught by the I.A. teachers. It's sad to see education in the trades displaced by training to pass standardized tests today. I don't think we'll see the same value in these "new lessons" 40 or 50 years from now.
One of the best episodes of Jay Leno's Garage. It was a pleasure listening to Vince talk about cars.
i love when this show is about "normal people" and cars i can related to
Me too.
Yes cars you'd relate to and may have been driven in though flash cars are good but fantasy stuff for the masses 👍🍀
I was lucky enough to go to a school where we had shop classes. Even though I had a +90% average in math and the sciences, I made sure to take every one I could. I ended up doing mechanics, where we had to disassemble a non-functional go-kart engine, diagnose the problem, and reassemble it so that it worked (me and my partner were the first to get it working, but it blew up after running for 10 seconds hahahaha); carpentry, where we built a new 30-foot wall in our school, including metal frame, insulation, electrical, drywall, and paint; and craftsmanship, where we did a few small projects. Honestly some of the fondest memories I have of high school, and I ended up using a variety of those skills when I built my own guitar from scratch.
Instead of watching this video, I listened to it, as I was busy making my dinner, and it was thoroughly enjoyable, hearing this man, and Jay, recounting the earlier days of automotive excellence.
Just have to add, Jay please do more of these types of stories. It's nice to hear about people we might never meet. People who matter. Thanks. You're not a comedian, or a talk show host. Your a good person. So many of us appreciate your effort.
Thanks for honoring the teacher Jay ! I think if more young mentors\educators were respected as you have this man, we could all look forward to a brighter future. Keep up the great work!!
Growing up in the 70's I had a couple shop teachers that made a big difference in my life. These are special guys.I'm so glad that Jay took Mr. Vanni with him on the ride.
Listening to the old teacher talk was like going back in time. Jay is right, recording and listening to his stories would be priceless.
I understand you do this for a living, but I was still really impressed with the job you did interviewing Vincent. I really felt like I got great insight into who he was and what he was about by the end of the segment. You certainly understood that the car was interesting, but Vincent was what was really important.
Need to see more of this guy.. invite him back all day long
I only hope I am as sharp and still messing with cars at 80!
Who thumbs down a video like this? Nice guys talking about and driving a nice car, what’s not to like?
The comments
Maybe Ford guys? Maybe Chevy fanboys? Maybe ricers who thumbs-down anything that doesn't sound like a fart in a metal trashcan? But if they were so narrow-minded I can't see why they'd click on this video at all. I think my best guess is; people who think driving is a chore, and can't understand why Jay would talk up any car without a touchscreen.
Indeed.
Owner doesn't answer paint ( TorRed / Dodge called it Hemi Orange) question on "touched up" stripped body " found no Bondo." With now painted chrome bumper car. This was the body design for 1970, but development of Superbird, using Dodge front fenders (Coronet) made late summer of 69, and stamping problems on these curves...Only detail of THIS design, from wind tunnel, is grille shape called "Bulldog" was used in 70 Satellite / RR / GTX / a million cabs and cop cars. No Chrysler starter or requested historical sound. 14 inch wheels on a 440 GTX, with bogus tires.....$300 whipped door emblems inside.
The guy in the Prius that was next to them on the road when Jay punched it.😜 Or any tree hugger, save the planet, snowflake living in CA. that thinks all muscle cars should be crushed and made into park benches.
This one reminds me of my neighbor Dud's 1968 Pontiac Judge GTO. It had the new rubber front bumper and wider grille but the body style is pretty much the same. It was a four speed on the floor with the Hurst pistol grip;. After high school he stayed and helped support his widowed mom and could afford those GTOs. He would pretty much pay one off and then trade it in the next year for a different ,newer model. We "Cat the Drag" often in it and hit the root beer stand on Saturday nights. Great memories that teens today just won't understand. Before i had a ride i would wash and wax my friend's cars with them.We would steam clean the engine and compartment occasionally too. We did thorough detailing in the 60s and 70s folks. I ended up having The Car of The Year 1957 Chrysler Saratoga in mint shape and later a mint 1962 Chrysler Imperial in 1975 that I and my future wife drove back to Indiana from California ,after we got jobs out there ..after hitch hiking to Calif. from north Indiana. ( PS The cars Jay shows off from the 60s and 70s were the daily drivers when I was a teen then. I am 73 today. Peace.
Dan: You could easily put 3 or 4 suitcases in there! Jay: Or people!
Jay leno 2019 XD
spoken like a true American-Italian!
sneaking people into the drive in movies
I had an old 66 Coronet 500 with a similar large trunk. I used to call it the "Juan Corona sized trunk".
We used to sneak a lot of people into the drive in that way😉😉
What a nice man I had a shop teacher similar to him true motorheads and truly loved cars and teaching about them! Wish we had more men like him around today.
Or just shop classes. Schools went right down the dumper when guys who couldn't sit still and hated books couldn't get it out in shop class. My brother was like that and he ended up being a VP for Honeywell in the thermostat division after starting out as an alarm tech. His ride today is a '68 Chevelle just like he worked on in shop class.
@@sarjim4381 That explains why those thermostats suck so bad.
Shop classes aren't gone everywhere. My son took auto shop in high school. They learned a LOT, on actual cars in the shop garage, and disassembled/reassembled lawn mower engines to understand how they work. All kinds of automotive projects, even wheel balancing. It was an elective for him and he loved it. He even brought in his own 4Runner so the (very good, early 30s) teacher and the class could diagnose an issue. Awesome.
God bless the owner of the GTX to get his autoshop teacher involved with the restoration. In 1976 through 1978 I was in autoshop two hours a day. Joe Mac, my auto teacher, was a big influence in my life; God rest his soul. I completely rebuilt my 68 Dodge SuperBee, motor and all. What a great experience and confidence builder. I do all the work on my 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T. The dealer charges $400+ to change out 16 spark plugs on the Hemi.
I think what makes this episode one of my favorites is the ride with Vince... reminds me of my dad and my shop teachers.
Jay opens the air grabber hood and says "Maybe it needs a little Viagra". He always will be a great comedian.
That's your idea of a great joke?
Made me chuckle
What a great teacher. California needs a 1000 more teachers/men like him. Thank you for including him in the video.
one of my Favorite body styles ever....just love the look of the front, bumper , grill, headlights
Chrysler's "fuselage styling" was so beautiful.
Agree, I even had a couple HO scale slot cars with this body style, I still like the 1970 the best!!!
I miss my 72 Satellite (base model). Got it used but couldn't afford the gas in 1980.
That they allowed the man to speak, tell his stories and listen to him is a rare thing today. Normally he'd by cut off, edited and paid no attention to. Good job to Mr. Leno and the producers. I really enjoyed this.
Vincent is one hell of a great guy. So nice to hear his wisdom.
Jay Leno is truly a genuine gentleman, much admiration for him and appreciate what he does for the industry.
I so agree with you Jay, back then being a "Teacher" was a true calling and so many teachers of my era REALLY made solid contributions and helped give direction to the lives of students who were fortunate enough to be taught by them. I love your show. ps. It broke my heart to hear Richard Carpenter say that none of his kids were interested in his car collection. If my father had such a collection I would have been in HOG HEAVEN and I would have taken such great care of them. Thanks so much!
This car owner and the reconnection with his teacher is so cool. What a nice teacher. He reminds me of my art teacher. Gave us so much time and energy. Now they don't even offer those classes in my old school.
One of the best car conversations regarding the respect Jay has for this teachers ability and also his history. I love the fact that he asked a question and let Vincent’s life experience and knowledge shine through, imagine the stories and knowledge you would get from this man in a 3 hour class, hell I would gladly pay to have him give me lessons on making horsepower and car building!!
"I like it when you put your foot in it" , man is this me at 80? I can only hope! Great episode , and i really dig the styling of the '71
I loved it! I am a soon to be retired teacher. After 45 years of teaching it’s time to move on. I had to laugh though because as I watched, I could see the ‘old school’ in the owner , Dan’s teacher. As teachers, we always feel the need to talk and talk and talk. It’s what we do. Thanks Jay for letting him get out as much as he wanted in the drive. We are used to being the ones talking when you are teaching
Real cars guru's like Jay n Vince are old dusty gems. Thier insight and knowledge the fact that we're turning wrenches and passing down what they learned in thier lifetime is what the love of cars is all about. Great video great guest on your show Jay. The hemi duster episode is my fav of all jays videos.
As a future teacher, it is amazing to listen to Vince. All the best, Sir.
Unusual episode and a nice looking car. But the real treat for me was the very relaxed conversation between two knowledgeable people that love cars.
Vince is a national automotive treasure. Few are left, and those that are, carry within them a priceless wealth of knowledge and perspective. I could listen to Jay and Vince's conversation all day. God bless Vince and all he's done for so many.
Leno is a genius. People say stuff in a car interview they'd never say in a studio interview because they feel comfortable. He's not just an entertainer that likes cars, he's integrated the two things which very few people have been able to do successfully.
God bless you Vince, what a lovely man, old school manners and charm
According to the Chilton's Manual the 1971 High Performance, 4barrel 440 was rated at 370 HP and had a 9.50:1 compression ratio, down from '70 when it was 9.70 for this engine. All the hi-po engines of 1969 were 10.00:1 with the Hemi at 10.25:1. When Jay stepped on it you can hear that this car lacks the crisp bark that the early hi-po 440 motors had. It is a beauty regardless.
Thanks for the informed comments concerning the GTX. Owner also stated "68, 69, 70" for production yeats for the GTX. As the ex owner of a 67 GTX convertible. I beg to differ.
In terms of gross ratings, you're correct. But Chrysler Corp published both gross and net ("as installed") figures in 1971. The 440 4 barrel GTX engine was officially rated at 370 Gross HP and 305 Net. Source: www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/mopar/71transit/71transit.html 305 Net HP in a 4,100 pound isn't much by today's standards.
This was an excellent episode. It’s nice to see Jay let a guest once in a while go on and chat like Vince the shop teach while Jay cruised in the GTX. Vince gave us wisdom and perspective. Nice job.
Great episode! I loved the conversation with Vince, who reminds me of my own 82 year old dad, who taught auto mechanics back in the '70s. Those old, middle-class, educated seniors all sould alike when they talk; gentle, humble and down to earth.
Vince - was an awesome interview. Long live ROP. In my day they were Vocational Ed classes. Auto & metal/body shop classes really helped me out in high school.
Brings back memories, I was working at a Chrysler Plymouth Imperial dealer when this car was new. I started in 1969. The GTX was introduced in 1967 as the Belvedere GTX. One of my High school buddy's got one for a graduation present.
Wow! Now thats a present!
My dad had a 69 GTX with the 440 it was a beast. Thing would just sit and shake 😮
Out of all the Jay Leno's garages I have watched I loved this one the most. Vincent Vanni is a treasure. He made this program. I wish you would have driven for 3 hours with the cameras rolling and talked to Vince. Loved his stories and his style. You can learn a lot from a fellow like that. Please bring him back for some more rides and some more stories. People would love it.
Best video Jay ever did. No competition.
How many times can you say "Back In The Day" ? Love the old shop teacher's dialogue. Still smiling. Ahhh the sound of that idling engine.
Thank goodness it has normal wheels on it instead of those "wagon wheels."
You are so right. Wagon wheels look ridiculous on cars.
Or spinners, Yoikes
That’s what I call em too lol
Excellent I will start referring to them as such.
I prefer the bigger wheel my self. Those tiny trailer tires look odd on a big car .
That was a fantastic episode Jay, having Vince with you for that chat was great. Perhaps a mini episode series of jay driving shop teachers around and having a good talk.
ThudFalls that’s the kind of idea you don’t say aloud for free. Brilliant. I’d watch it.
These old-school shop teachers. Mine was Mr. Kohl, who was a retired Navy man who regaled us with stories of his service days, or talk about the good ol' boys who came before us. His enthusiasm and pride was infectious. I remember we bench-started a straight six that my partner and I rebuilt for him. It fired up right away, and he was so excited. We revved that thing so the whole school could hear it. Some of the guys in class were not the sharpest tools in the drawer, but he was an incredibly patient person.
I remember back when my pops co-worker had a modded 383 plum crazy 71 GTX with a pistol grip 4-speed. And that car looked so cool just sitting still.
GTX was 440 or 426 Hemi, only engine options. but ppl did lots of engine swapping then..my 71 satellite was an original 383 car & when i bought it, it was a '74 cop 440 under the hood.
@@gzuzsavz Great point. Alot of Mopars were engine swapped throughout the 80's and 90's.
@@chemicalnbc5820 Yup my 69 Roadrunner was originally a 383 car but the previous owner had blown it up and installed a 440-4 barrel. I eventually blew up the 440 and put a correct 1969 383 back in it
Plymouth Fury was Full-Size. B-bodys like these are Mid-Size. ChryCos limited slip rear is called a Sure Grip. Posi-Track is a GM trademark.
4500 lb. Midsized car lol. Period fast is right. Back when 17 seconds in the quarter was fast
I may have yelled at the screen when he said Posi....
Haha, I chuckled when Jay said that. The C body Polaras and Chrysler Newports are a whole step up in size from these. People look at my Valiant and tell me it's a big car, It's fun to tell them that was literally a compact car of the time
@@Liam8488 Mopar A Bodies forever.. and 3,100lbs heck yeah it's a Compact.. my 68 Dart drive all day everyday.. no sure grip but that's in the works.. people like to tell me, you drive thru a wall in this... No I couldn't.. this seat belt is there to keep me dead inside my Car and not out the window Haha.. peace
@@AtZero138 Nice! I've got a 67 Canadian Valiant. Pretty similar to your Dart. Mine has manual brakes and steering. Nimble and economical little car. Gets 20mpg city after all these years. They should have never discontinued those things
Years ago, I couldn't stay up to watch Jay on TV. I just fell asleep from work. I love cars. I love cars of the fifties and sixties and early seventies. It's just great to watch these on the video. Send them on the big screen t v, and i'm always enjoying it. I'm glad to see these shows. It's just so much fun to watch and listen to Jay speak to everybody. In a down the earth matter, it's just fun to watch all his shows. I hope he keeps going. The beauty is that this will be around for decades and decades and hundreds of years , I hope people will get to see what we were like and what we drove and how much fun we had. And even a few 1930s and 40s cars too. Jay does such a great job. It's just like me being there listening to him talk while i'm standing next to him.
I totally love this shop teacher! What a great man! They're a Dying Breed! God bless him
Mr. Vince Vanni the shop teacher is wonderful, and very cool!
When I hear Jay say "this thing goes pretty good" I know there will be a good 20-30min of good content
Love the car...And loved listening to Vince, you are right Jay it is so important to get these people on tape or whatever because they have so much knowledge...
Vincent is a very special man.god bless you sir.
What a beautiful car. I love the color-keyed bumpers and the air grabber scoop
bumper option..was called Elastomeric, bc that was the material used. very cool, indeed!
That's the only thing on the car I didn't care for.
Im 35...I Remember the Arm Seatbelt...and Riding in the Back Window of Grandpa's New Yorker 318..what a time
Haha! I'm 41 I got the arm seat belt too!
@@shakarussanders9911 Those Days we're Great...Now, Wheww. Lol 😎 Never forget the 80s 90s
@@bansheemania1692 Yeah man! Great times! My Dad had some cool cars back then!
No car,before or since, looks like a '71-'72 Plymouth Satellite/RR/GTX Beautiful
I just love the sound that that car makes.
Oh I always loved the design of this car! What a front end with those headlights and black grille. I loved growing up in this era of cars. I’m 58. Amazing these were the cars our Dads drove!👍👍👍
I actually owned one of that EXACT same model back in 1975. GTX 440 Sixpack in Orange. I sold it to a classmate in College. He endo'd it on I5 at a reported 140 mph. And walked away from it. Into Jail.
yep. not a good story, a sad one. but shows these mopars were anything but unsafe. very tough/strong unibody. seatbelts help alot! obv.
How do you even survive that? That guy is the friggin luckiest man alive.
Jay rocks! During covid I found his channel and I watch a few every now and then. I watched him when he was new in the tonight show. A very humble, respectful individual. Thanks Jay and also to the car owner for honoring this teacher. Teachers can make or break kids. We don't know the power we have to influence those around us. Take care.
The Chrysler B-body is a mid-sized platform. I know they look big, but technically the C-body was their fullsized corporate platform.
Yep and the B body was lighter then chevelles being unibodys
Wow! This 1971 Plymouth GTX looks amazing! Thank you so much *Jay Leno's Garage* for this amazing video! Keep it up!
GTX 440 was indeed an option on the Road Runner for 1972-1974. Ordering a 440 Road Runner in those years automatically designated it as a GTX.
Farenheight 451, now that is a deep reference for a book! Ray Bradbury was a good storyteller. Great work from Jay and Mr. Hallisey and Mr. Vanni. I would like seeing more guests like these.
The old teach young how to fix mechanical stuff. The young teach old how to use smartphones. So much to learn from each other.
Good point!
I repaired the doors on my 10 year old 'fridge, to more durable than new, and that "throw-away" appliance has existed well the 10 years since. Now, my 15 year younger 2nd spouse has gotten into asking me to fix everything, rather than running out to buy new, and letting the delivery guys haul away the old residue. I'm waiting for my honorable service medal,,,,
We had 30 years of running through life and we hadn't smartphone could fix most of the stuff I owned but I wasn't able to buy on ebay and have shows for vehicles on a tablet get parts from the other side of the world its great 👍🌍🍀
I agree. The 20somethings that I work with are fascinated with the classics in my little collection and, while I can't say that I'm all that interested in their newer stuff, they HAVE helped me figure out a few issues with my later models. Hell, they've even talked me into trying out an aftermarket efi system on one of my old trucks. The "kids" seem to enjoy hanging out in my little shop after work and on weekends, and, they make this 51 year old guy feel a bit younger when they're around!
@@MikeBrown-ii3pt Your comments make a nearly 57 year old man have great memories of my old shop. I taught my kids and their friends how to play country and some rock music there. We went out alot and performed as well. It was the best years of my life. Thanks for commenting and please keep doing that as long as possible. Your service is sorely needed sir... 👍
I could listen to Vince’s stories all day😎
Great great episode. This gentleman is one if very few who had a real live not just for the cars but for people. I could see that his career as a teach was more than just a job to him. I can only imagine the amount of people that have been changed by simply having him as a teacher.
As far as smaller Mopar muscle cars,Jay must have forgot about the Dodge Dart GTS Swinger,Plymouth Duster 340 and Dodge Demon 340.
I had a 73 Duster 340-4 speed. It was the low compression 340 but still pretty damn fast in that light little car. One of my favorite cars I've ever owned. My favorite was a 69 Roadrunner 383-727 auto. I miss all the cars I had in those days
@@jeremythompson9122 ...you had some sweet Mopar muscle. As a teenager,I used to hang out at the local Plymouth dealer and lust after the yellow [black hood stripes] '71 Duster 340 that was on display in the showroom. Never bought one,but my friend latter bought a mint '69 Plymouth GTX with the Hemi option. That car was scary fast.
@@EdMan57 Amen!! Hell, with Chrysler's Direct Connection program, you could make a slant six powered Mopar easily run 12 seconds in the quarter mile (I still have their catalog)
@@LaGaspa ,didn't Chrysler offer a 225 cid 'super slant six' that had 3 carbs in the early '60's?
@@jeremythompson9122 i had essentially the same: a '73 Dart Sport 340.
Fun episode. Great reminder about how the cars are fun and, sometimes, valuable but the personal relationships and memories are priceless.