Hoovie Buys an Alleged "Survivor" 1968 Charger R/T

[JR_Charger]

1. I never understand when people complain about ads on websites, when there's ad blockers freely
available to take care of that (I never see ads - anywhere).
2. Musk is a genuine genius, no matter his political bent - this has been demonstrated repeatedly
(personally, I like how he seemingly enjoys poking the "blue" side in the eye regularly).
3. Tyler Hoover is no fool - the fortune he has amassed from nothing at such a young age reflects that.

I think you missed the point beatersRus was making - the content of the ads indicates that the purpose of YouTube is to push a certain agenda. Same with the bots. You can't assume anything about YouTube is real. They pick winners and losers. They throttle and deplatform anyone they don't like. I don't think there is any honesty to "the algorithm" at all. It's the entertainment industry - fake from top to bottom. Success only means you played ball.

Hoovie's fortune comes from his dad's restaurant business. AFAIK he still works for his dad. The YouTube channel may contribute a little extra, but I doubt it's anywhere close to his primary source of income. Probably closer to being the Car Wizard's primary source of income

 

[440 PHIXX]

I won’t watch. I’m not supporting his business after the Superbird rebody that he denied. Yet got last year on BAT for $130k. The price alone should have been proof enough of what the car is. Nice car though.

 

[440 PHIXX]

So you think Elon is a good guy? I don't know much about him but the fact that he is the man behind tesla is enough for me to believe he's not a good guy.

I do. He didn’t say you have to buy an electric car. He said here’s one if you are interested. I knew very little about the guy until he purchased Twitter. I was on there in April ‘09, two months before him. I stayed off if it from 2010 til his purchase, and subsequently allowing free speech.

 

[moparedtn]

I think you missed the point beatersRus was making - the content of the ads indicates that the purpose of YouTube is to push a certain agenda. Same with the bots. You can't assume anything about YouTube is real. They pick winners and losers. They throttle and deplatform anyone they don't like. I don't think there is any honesty to "the algorithm" at all. It's the entertainment industry - fake from top to bottom. Success only means you played ball.

Hoovie's fortune comes from his dad's restaurant business. AFAIK he still works for his dad. The YouTube channel may contribute a little extra, but I doubt it's anywhere close to his primary source of income. Probably closer to being the Car Wizard's primary source of income

Yes yes, everyone knows Google owns YT - and that comes with a very definite leftwing bent.
Nothing new there.

In regards to his own fortunes, let's straighten up some fallacies here:
- His first foray into earning a living was a failed auto sales company; after 5 years, he got out of that.
- Tyler was hired to be Opening Coordinator & Operations Support for FFC Midwest - a "promo guy", as
it were -and did commercials and such for them.
FFC Midwest is the company you refer to as "dad's business"....and last I read, Tyler owns part of franchises
within that company to this day. He was there until 2018.
- He started his YT channel in 2016, having gotten the acting bug of sorts - and armed with an idea he thought
might work on there, which by 2018 was succeeding wildly - to the point he left working for FFC and went full time
on the YT channel.
His parents may have paid his way through college - his dad may even have talked him into joining FFC
when his car sales failed - but what he did with that from then on was all Tyler.

Since then, the man has hosted a couple TV series (one of which airs on Motor Trend channel right now),
his YT channel generates about a half-million dollars a year in ad revenue and he has other contracts with
entities like Barrett-Jackson and even other YT channels like VinWiki.
The channel (and some merchandising) self-funds his car obsession, which in turn feeds the content for the
YT channel - he's paid hansomely to play exotic car broker.

All in all, like him or not (I find him mildly annoying, honestly), the fella certainly is an enterprising, successful
young man - and it's built on what he's done, not family wealth.

Oh, speaking of Car Wizard - Hoover is also responsible for the spawning of at least 5 other successful YT channels
right in his region of the country, mentoring them and allowing them the advantages of what he's learned about
YT and how it works as a presenter.
I actually do enjoy some of those channels, moreso than perhaps Hoovers' himself.

 

[JR_Charger]

....and last I read, Tyler owns part of franchises
within that company to this day. He was there until 2018.

He left the company, but he owns the company? Isn't that a little contradictory?

I watched his videos about the restaurant business. I don't think you should read too much into his official title. The owner's son and inheritor of the company (don't know if he has any siblings or not), isn't a regular employee. Hoovie was doing whatever needed to be done. It's effectively his company and money at stake.

All of his "success" outside of the family business is based on YouTube. Which, I contend, is fake. All bots, algorithmic manipulation, and deplatforming to make sure the right people win and the wrong people lose. Your favorite YouTube stars are going to be just like the stars in the rest of the entertainment industry - all related, all carefully put into place for social influencing and money laundering.

 

[moparedtn]

He left the company, but he owns the company? Isn't that a little contradictory?

I watched his videos about the restaurant business. I don't think you should read too much into his official title. The owner's son and inheritor of the company (don't know if he has any siblings or not), isn't a regular employee. Hoovie was doing whatever needed to be done. It's effectively his company and money at stake.

All of his "success" outside of the family business is based on YouTube. Which, I contend, is fake. All bots, algorithmic manipulation, and deplatforming to make sure the right people win and the wrong people lose. Your favorite YouTube stars are going to be just like the stars in the rest of the entertainment industry - all related, all carefully put into place for social influencing and money laundering.

He left the company, but he owns the company? Isn't that a little contradictory?

I watched his videos about the restaurant business. I don't think you should read too much into his official title. The owner's son and inheritor of the company (don't know if he has any siblings or not), isn't a regular employee. Hoovie was doing whatever needed to be done. It's effectively his company and money at stake.

All of his "success" outside of the family business is based on YouTube. Which, I contend, is fake. All bots, algorithmic manipulation, and deplatforming to make sure the right people win and the wrong people lose. Your favorite YouTube stars are going to be just like the stars in the rest of the entertainment industry - all related, all carefully put into place for social influencing and money laundering.

1. Whatever you wish to believe on how it works, the cashflow from YT to his bank account is very real - and he's not alone
in profiting mightily from however it works there.
2. Whatever his arrangement with burger world/his dad/family is, it's nothing for him to apologize for - and in fact, neither
you nor I would turn it down, should we be in similar circumstances in life.
3. You know nothing of "my favorite YouTube stars" - in fact, most of the channels I follow are very small potatoes, including
several FBBO members' channels.

I repeat - NOT necessarily a fan of this Hoovie guy here. Last word from me on the subject; I have no agenda or axe to grind
about that website or any participants on it.
I'm done.

 

[dadsbee]

He left the company, but he owns the company? Isn't that a little contradictory?

Nope... I walked out the door of one of mine 17 years ago. Still co-own it...

 

[66ChargerHI-PO]

Oh boy, here we go again. This was posted an hour ago. When he revs it up, "Sounds like America"- that's the best line in that episode. I still don't know why Hoovie says it's mostly original besides a repaint, The MP valve covers are not original to the car and neither are the headers or the MSD stuff or the deep tranny pan. C'mon man, so that means it's not a survivor then like he calls it in the video title........

 

[BeatersRus]

thanks for posting that,im watching it now and Cringing...
" its mostly all original except for the repaint " ....Face/Palm !!
and this line pretty much sets the tone...." this Is the dumbest automotive channel on youtube "

also,when did the Car Wizard pickup Oj-s bronco ?? ;)

 

[patrick66]

He likes the Euro-trash, and always manages to find the crap amongst that lot for the Car Wizard to fix for him. Hoovies' forays into various American vehicles have all been crap, too. I'd rather listen to Car Wizard's monotone spiel over Hoovies' ridiculous whining and facial contortions.

It's not the actual OJ Bronco, just a near-twin to it.

 

[Michael_]

What this is, is a "mildly" modified charger with quite a few issues.
What it could be after some repairs is a decent daily driver.
What it isn't and will never be is a survivor.
What it can only be after a full restoration is original.

 

[HooviesGarage]

Hello, I came here to read about rear-end ratios, and instead went through 3 pages of people bashing me and guessing about how I afford all of my cars. I do agree that I'm an idiot and I would hump my own leg if I could, though. Life would be so much easier!

Just to clear some things up, my YouTube ad revenue and sponsors 100 percent pays for all of my cars and living expenses. Before this, I never came close to making a six-figure income... so no trust fund, etc. My upbringing was pretty normal, and I would be very curious to hear who told the originator of the post that I act "snobbish" when not on camera.

The Superbird that I sold at Barrett-Jackson was looked over by multiple experts, and other than the front-right of the car where it was hit, it was the real-deal. It had all of the correct hemi reinforcements, the die lots of the panels were specific and correct to the Hemi cars, and was given their seal of approval. Unlike other auction houses, B-J has a team whose job it is to investigate every car like this to make sure it matches the description. For example, near my car was a Dukes of Hazzard tribute that had several different years of B-Body cobbled together to make the car, but it didn't matter much since it's just a Duke's of Hazzard tribute.

I also understand that my car is not an all-original survivor, but it also has never been restored other than a repaint. What I liked about it is this Charger feels like nicely kept example of what someone would have bought 20-30 years ago, when these were just cheap used cars not worth restoring. If only the prices were the same...

 

[moparedtn]

Hello, I came here to read about rear-end ratios, and instead went through 3 pages of people bashing me and guessing about how I afford all of my cars. I do agree that I'm an idiot and I would hump my own leg if I could, though. Life would be so much easier!

Just to clear some things up, my YouTube ad revenue and sponsors 100 percent pays for all of my cars and living expenses. Before this, I never came close to making a six-figure income... so no trust fund, etc. My upbringing was pretty normal, and I would be very curious to hear who told the originator of the post that I act "snobbish" when not on camera.

The Superbird that I sold at Barrett-Jackson was looked over by multiple experts, and other than the front-right of the car where it was hit, it was the real-deal. It had all of the correct hemi reinforcements, the die lots of the panels were specific and correct to the Hemi cars, and was given their seal of approval. Unlike other auction houses, B-J has a team whose job it is to investigate every car like this to make sure it matches the description. For example, near my car was a Dukes of Hazzard tribute that had several different years of B-Body cobbled together to make the car, but it didn't matter much since it's just a Duke's of Hazzard tribute.

I also understand that my car is not an all-original survivor, but it also has never been restored other than a repaint. What I liked about it is this Charger feels like nicely kept example of what someone would have bought 20-30 years ago, when these were just cheap used cars not worth restoring. If only the prices were the same...

Yep, the car presents as a very good example of "not effed with" and "day 2 condition" - and apparently needs a lot of little
things attended to, but nothing major.
I'm watching just to see how good a steward of the car you're going to be, Tyler - as you might have guessed, that's of
particular interest (concern, even) with many at this particular forum.

That car is not one to monkey around with, but to be repaired and preserved - and hopefully, shared some with the public
as a good example of what was being built back in the day.
Da----errr, I mean Wizard---will take care of the little concerns, no sweat I'm sure.

Thanks for popping in - oh, and you probably want 3.23's back in the car for highway driving.

 

[Michael_]

Hello, I came here to read about rear-end ratios, and instead went through 3 pages of people bashing me and guessing about how I afford all of my cars. I do agree that I'm an idiot and I would hump my own leg if I could, though. Life would be so much easier!

Just to clear some things up, my YouTube ad revenue and sponsors 100 percent pays for all of my cars and living expenses. Before this, I never came close to making a six-figure income... so no trust fund, etc. My upbringing was pretty normal, and I would be very curious to hear who told the originator of the post that I act "snobbish" when not on camera.

The Superbird that I sold at Barrett-Jackson was looked over by multiple experts, and other than the front-right of the car where it was hit, it was the real-deal. It had all of the correct hemi reinforcements, the die lots of the panels were specific and correct to the Hemi cars, and was given their seal of approval. Unlike other auction houses, B-J has a team whose job it is to investigate every car like this to make sure it matches the description. For example, near my car was a Dukes of Hazzard tribute that had several different years of B-Body cobbled together to make the car, but it didn't matter much since it's just a Duke's of Hazzard tribute.

I also understand that my car is not an all-original survivor, but it also has never been restored other than a repaint. What I liked about it is this Charger feels like nicely kept example of what someone would have bought 20-30 years ago, when these were just cheap used cars not worth restoring. If only the prices were the same...

Hey, how was miami?
I wasn't joking when i said that i envy you for that trip. (Greetings from cold germany)

Because of the ratio written on the diff case (which of course does not have to be accurate):
Are you sure the transmission shifts into 3rd gear?
If so you need a numerically lower gear ratio and/or install a gearvendors overdrive.
But my first steps would be verifying the transmission shifts fine, then finding out the actual gear ratio.

Now that you're here you can maybe answer something i was wondering/posting about earlier:
Why on earth did you sell a sorted out hemi car in order to buy a 440 hooptie?
I guess it was a pure channel/business decision? Because you just downgraded your aero, engine AND bought more work.

Yeah as you already found out you pissed some people off with your superbird adventure.
I was also mildly upset here and there, especially when you sold it but at the end they're your cars so do whatever you wan't with them.

BTW:
I really enjoyed your "the price is right" christmas special. That was fun.
Especially the sauerkraut challenge. That reminded me of a scene in an old german movie called "ballermann 6".

 

[BeatersRus]

wait,so what Is the Truth about this car?
it was told to us,here even,that the bird was smashed in the Rear and clipped with another car,a 69 gtx if i recall.
hence our views and thoughts as you went along claiming this was a original and not a rebody.
furthermore,theres some of the worlds most knowledgeable people about the winged cars that hang out here.
so again,we went with what they said.
as far as blowjob jacksons auction experts go,yeahNo....all they care about is milking the cash.

Hopefully you learned something today as you read the posts,like what an actual Survivor car is.
its not a repainted one.
i didnt catch what you paid for the charger,but most of the problems you encountered are common.

moving along,like ive told the others,that Car Trek show is quite amusing.
also,there needs to start being a Penalty for paying too much for the ride.
like,yall need to make Ed drive a volkswagen or something like that next time he cheats.
maybe even a Reliant robin.
Cheers !

 

[patrick66]

Your description/definition of a "survivor" car (which is an unmolested car with 99% of everything original as when the car was new, no repaints or any mods at all!) is different, I guess. You seem to be more at home with broken Ferraris and M-B cars than anything American, truth be told, and that's fine. They don't impress me at all.

I don't think anyone is "beating you up" here, but your antics and reactions DO generate reactions from the people who watch your YT posts. You shouldn't be surprised at what people say.

But this IS the place to come when your knowledge of American Mopar muscle needs to be filled. Accurately, and correctly. Many of us here have had Mopar blood in the veins since the Sixties and are extremely knowledgeable on things Mopar. Install a 3.23 Sure-Grip in that. Your drivability will be vastly improved.

 

[HooviesGarage]

wait,so what Is the Truth about this car?
it was told to us,here even,that the bird was smashed in the Rear and clipped with another car,a 69 gtx if i recall.
hence our views and thoughts as you went along claiming this was a original and not a rebody.
furthermore,theres some of the worlds most knowledgeable people about the winged cars that hang out here.
so again,we went with what they said.
as far as blowjob jacksons auction experts go,yeahNo....all they care about is milking the cash.

Hopefully you learned something today as you read the posts,like what an actual Survivor car is.
its not a repainted one.
i didnt catch what you paid for the charger,but most of the problems you encountered are common.

moving along,like ive told the others,that Car Trek show is quite amusing.
also,there needs to start being a Penalty for paying too much for the ride.
like,yall need to make Ed drive a volkswagen or something like that next time he cheats.
maybe even a Reliant robin.
Cheers !

I was there the entire time they were inspecting it, over an hour. Doubtful the "experts" here ever saw my old Superbird in person. Why would somebody go to all the trouble to fake all the correct hemi reinforcements and die lots when the car was built 15 years ago, when they weren't worth much?

 

[dadsbee]

when they weren't worth much?

Weren't worth much in TODAYS money. People were faking and restamping hemi cars back to the 80's.

 

[BeatersRus]

Weren't worth much in TODAYS money. People were faking and restamping hemi cars back to the 80's.

i knew a guy who was faking charger R/t-s Back in the 80-s !!
so yeah that.

btw Hoovie,out of my entire comment thats what you focused on??
the bj " experts" ?
seriously,tab over to the Winged Section Here onsite.
you might learn a thing or two.

ps,please consider the whole penalizing Ed suggestion.
signed,one of your subscribers.

 

[Michael_]

Doubtful the "experts" here

Oh man, why did you have to put that in quotes?

I was just in the process of writing a long post defending the people on fbbo but in short we really have some knowledgeable people on here that have NICE cars and are around for a long time.
I trust them way more than some auction "expert" clown that ultimately wants to sell cars and you should do too!

I by the way have a charger just like yours except its a 69 and real survivor so i know a thing or 2 about them by now aswell.
1 thing is you should always opt for the hemi because it's easier to change spark plugs on these.