A 1968 Dodge Charger that had been sitting for 35 years with no engine or transmission was restored to working condition. The owner found a suitable engine in a 1979 Winnebago motorhome, which they dismantled to retrieve the 440 big block engine. Despite a few setbacks, including a cracked engine block, they were able to repair and install the engine, along with a transmission and other necessary parts. After three weeks of work, the car was finally able to move under its own power and even perform a burnout. The owner named the car "Spud" (but later entertainer) and considers the project a success, despite needing further work to increase its horsepower.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator bought a 1968 Dodge Charger with no engine or transmission.
2. The Charger was a one-owner vehicle that had been in a family since it was brand new.
3. The car had been sitting in a shed for 20-30 years.
4. The narrator's friend bought the car from a coworker.
5. The Charger had not been on the road since the 1970s.
6. The narrator wanted a 1968-1969 Charger and decided to buy this one.
7. The car had 15 inches of bondo on the back.
8. The narrator found a big block Mopar engine in a 1979 Winnebago.
9. The engine was removed from the Winnebago using a skid loader.
10. The engine was damaged during removal, with a crack in the block.
11. The narrator had to find a new transmission, a 727 model.
12. The engine was rebuilt and installed in the Charger.
13. The car was worked on for three weeks, with many parts being replaced or repaired.
14. The car was finally started and ran smoothly.
15. The transmission was installed, and the car was able to move.
16. The narrator drove the car for the first time in 35 years.
17. The car did a burnout, and the narrator was thrilled.
18. The narrator named the car "Entertainer" due to its rough appearance.
19. The narrator plans to add more horsepower to the car in the future.