Nashville to LA! Winter Road Trip in a Topless Deuce Roadster - HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 26
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- On this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited, Staff Editor Thom Taylor drives a channeled, topless Deuce roadster in the dead of winter from Nashville to LA, encountering what you would expect in the middle of winter: ice, rain, cold, frost, and did we mention cold. Thom drove the roadster back to LA to promote HOT ROD's 65th anniversary event, HOT ROD Homecoming, taking place in March 2013 (HotRodHomecoming.com). Watch the roadster slip, slide and spin 2,000 miles as Thom takes Interstate 40 through eight states and 70-degrees of temperature change, taking breaks for burnouts, breakdowns, bad weather and junkyards.
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I love this video I watch it atleast twice a year for the last 4 or so years maybe longer
Wow, all the negativity in the comment section - he doesn't have to be roadkill, it doesn't matter if there are similarities because frankly it's the same channel and that people actually complain about the lack of breaking down on the side of the road goes a long way to show what kind of audience is watching. Be thankful that you're getting another roadkill-esque video to shorten your wait till your next fix.
Wow, RUclips recommended this out of nowhere. Cool.
I can relate; I drove my '32 Ford sedan three times from New Jersey to the California Nationals.No backup, no trailer, no support group just gasoline. Does all that count?
Yes, Yes, Yes!!! More Hot Rod mag, more pre '48, and more off road please. I want to see stuff being built, driven, broken and fixed. Bill's garage is awesome. Bp and other old equipment in the corner, an Indy car, and projects everywhere.
Shamrock Texas looked like a cool town I might have to take a road trip
I had a ride in an Ariel Atom 300 the other day. The driver wore a snow suit and a helmet whereas I only had a light jacket and sunglasses. He only took me for a spin, so it wasn't too bad for me. As everybody knows, this thing is quick, so I was happy despite the cold temperatures. I bet better clothing would have made your ride a little more comfy, too :D. Great video, I really enjoyed watching! Would have liked it to be 30 minutes long :). All the best!
Great job Thom, love the car!
It sure felt like Winter Epic Hot Rod Drive. I did enjoyed it. I wonder about that cow. Thanks!
Great job Thom.
Glad we were able to spark some nostalgic reminiscing for you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and memories!
great vid. living in uk it's good to see the USA from a different angle.
they get it already!
Just my kind of adventure. Glad you made it ok.
are you crazy or just nuts? hahahha good shit man
Rain-X is some good shit man, works great.
That was awesome!
Much appreciated, Mark!
two reasons this isnt roadkill one no hood to take off and not enough fail
nice looking hot rod roadster
lot of people have the tendency to take these projects and get tacky with the style
This isn't a rip off of Roadkill. About the breather for the oil- plumb it to the carb intake. The engine will burn off the vapors and yo won't get oil in your face. As for me, Ford engine in a Ford Body and so on. Plus 4speed trans only, no automatics. That guy was super healthy for that trip. That was a lot of exposure. He must of had all his shots.
mad respect now that's what i call hot rodding!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting us know!
..cow's thinkin:
I wonder what that dude with the leaky rod is thinkin...
Or if he thinks at all...
Does anyone know the name of the music/song playing when they first introduced the car
Matthew Mullins ive been wondering that for a while still haven't been able to find out what it is either
Matthew Mullins Dave Pearson sweet sound of escape found it
***** sorry bud I meant the one at the 40 second mark, but thanks for the other song
Haha! That's funny.
Went through my back yard!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed the video and the ride myself I would go in a heartbeat
This guy is no Freiburger. Or Fennigan for that matter.
Clint Grantham Theres no way that guy drove the whole way.
Clint Grantham no, but he is one hell of a designer. he was very influential in the hot rod/ custom car scene. and he teaches many kids how to draw cars with his how to draw cars books. and he is very well known at art center pasadena.
He seems very pretentious.
Clint Grantham Clint you seem to be shallow with poor reasoning skills. I have alot of friends, all with varried personalities and interest. Thom is not Dave or Mike.. nor is he trying to be .. being yourself is called authenticity. Yet you are saying he's pretentious and that he should be more like Fri and Fin. Not one on the Hot Rod staff is a trained actor or TV host.. they are all writers and that is their primary skill. Thom is not hanging with a buddy cutting up like Roadkill.. he's by himself on a long trip trying to put together some little clips/items to make something interesting to watch. Watch Finnegan on Hot Rod Garage.. by himself and instructing (solo doing a piece like Thom) not near the charisma as when he's just having fun with David.. Live and let live and if you can't.. just keep it to yourself. Rock on Thom.
Closeoutracer agreed, well said man.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Nice car. Franta
We want Freiburger and Finnegan!
Agreed
Awesome video. I remember seeing that car in a magazine when i was a kid; it's so cool to see it again.
I can tell he isn't having any fun driving that thing in the cold
That's why it didn't overheat of course
You were asking what that cow may have been thinking go ahead piss on the fence I laughed my ass off lol
uh, is it just me, or did it look like that nozzle was green when he was fueling up 4:03 ? I have only ever seen green diesel nozzles, not unleaded
bob sled e85
Here in the UK green is unleaded and black is diesel.
i would be very suprised if it was set up for e85, as you can't buy it just anywhere...seems foolish to have a carbed road-car tuned for e85
maybe that station just uses random pump gloves when they need replaced
I like to see hot driven and not trailed I like the 32 roadster but leg room is an issue with fused left hip I'm working on a 33 roadster I'm part of a car club one of the rules is you have to put at least 15000 miles per year on your car
Frieburger and Finnegan would do crazy shit whether they got paid or not. Boring old guys^^^ gotta get paid to even think about it. Hail Roadkill, long live D.F. and M.F.
This guy should play in a detective tv show, you know the cassic lonely guy who's wife left him XD
12:00, almost guaranteed the cow is wondering whether you're there to bring it food.
I would have use a sock for the breather diaper they seem to go longer without over saturation
Robert Nunziata I'm pretty sure his oil leak at the end was caused by him taping the oil breather completely shut, the excess crankcase pressure has to go somewhere. if not out the breather, then past all the seals, taking the oil with it.
I know that the sock let's it breath without the drips that not having a pcv causes
Speaking of 'hanging your balls out' at 8:57, how long did they take to thaw, Thom?
Cow thinking U Know that Fence is electric right ???
Anyone know what music is playing at the start and then the other one at 0:36.
im interested too! :P :)
theres so much nice background music in this series and roadkill too :)
Very late, but better late than never; Westward Heaven at 0:36
We Want :
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Brings back memories. 3 years ago in February, my 13 year old son and I hopped on a plane from Orange County, CA to Dallas, TX and purchased a '68 Datsun 2000 convertible and drove it half way back to So Cal. We towed it the other half after an accident in Las Cruses, NM. We had a top and a heater, but only put on the top in the rain and sleet. Many issues and problems to solve along the way. It was great!
that is my type of hot rod functional reliable durable rugged ang gets you to point a to point b screw a trailer queen
For all those complaining that this isn't Roadkill, they are right. But it is not intended to be. Freiburger is a great editor and writer but he doesn't do Hot Rod anymore. He was no Robert Petersen, CJ Baker or Marlan Davis either. You don't hear people whining because another group of writers came along now do you? Hot Rod has had a lot of different staff members since 1948 and hopefully have many more in the next 70 years. Video like this is still in its infancy so there will many more in the years to come unless this medium turns into an M TV.
Should proofread better. They drove across the USA and back.
Funny how everybody puts a 327 or 350 chevy in these 32 fords dont get me wrong i love a chevy motor i have a 67 impala with 327 and a 69 chevy c-10 with a 350 but why not a 302 or a 351 ya know keep it ford all the way throu!
ben bacana
6:18 the time lapse of the gauges fluctuating looks awesome!
either way, motor trend is better, and I'm a HUGE fan of top gear UK.
who thinks his oil leak at the end was caused by him taping shut the oil BREATHER, no vent for crank pressure, it has to go somewhere, if not out the breather, then past the seals...
That’s an awesome drive and shows that if you build it right you can drive across the us🇺🇸 with out breaking down more drive time less wrenching
Nice video but I'm sorry as a born and bred Ohioan Rock and Roll started right here in good old nothing here Ohio. otherwise why else would we have the rock and roll hall of fame and why would we be credited with its creation
Next time surf the two wheel side of the net, electrical heated underwear makes a 500 mile ride in -5C survivable, waterproofs and and a full face skid lid and you are motoring...(Mind you, I've done 200 miles on an '80's Honda 500 in just leathers and street clothes at a max temp of -1 C and an average of -5 C.....My Girlfriend reckons I was in bed 5 hours before I stopped shaking so respect to anyone attempting a trip like this!). Beautiful vehicle!
I realize this was 7 years ago, but what a cool video.My longest trip in my topless roadster was about 800 miles one way, can't even think about 2000 miles in it. LOL
I been reading hotrod for 45 years,but I truly love watching the video's
Fresh engine? the oil leak is from the short bolt they forgot to put back in the front of the engine. The hole intersects the fuel pump push rod and is used to hold the rod when changing the fuel pump. With all the modern engines, engine builders seemed to have forgot this little detail and because the bolt that fills that hole is so short, its easy to forget it.
Some people just aren't Finnegan and David.
Mate you should have had the guys from Motorcyclist hook you up with a heated vest and gloves, it would have made it feel as if the sun was shining on you all the time!
Dude, you taped the breather shut and when the engine built up internal pressure, it caused oil leaks. Next time toss a couple of socks over the oil breather.
Those cars with the cool noses are Edsels. A product of the Ford Motor Company.
Yea I love those cars
i do agree to an extent. but the history stops when people park the car. use it, abuse it. the more scars, the more storys :))
60 ford f100, 23 t. 38 ford. all inline 6. all turbo charged
You should have driven naked. Now THAT would have been stupid... ;-)
In january!!? Thom, you are a brave man. Would not do this in the winter, in my Deuce Cpe. Knew a couple of guys that drove there roadsters in late 50s or early 60s but not in winter. Must have been a BLAST! THANKS! for posting this.
"i wonder what that cow is thinking?" .. Hmm , How about ,"I wonder why that guy's pissing on an electric fence " ... but i could be wrong...
They dont even know what that stuff is on the west coast lol. I was thinking ski goggles for sure though rather than glasses
well he was....
You cannot plug the blow by tube, vent or PCV system without blowing out a seal or gasket. The blow by system is there to relieve the presume out of the crankcase.
+Les Landry he didn't plug it, he covered it with a breathable material that still allowed air to pass in or out.
+Les Landry Blown oil ring.
I wish I had the time or money to do trips like that, every morning going to work I think, what if I just keep going till it gets warmer and the girls have less clothes on and I can smell the ocean, the only thing keeping me sane is knowing I live in a country where one day I can do that.
Amen
***** That's just the way I feel too. But for me that would be a long drive. Down through England, all the way through France and down to southern Spain.
ChorltonM21 that would also be epic, but then you have the rozza's to deal with and those froggy bastards are NOT nice is your on a UK plate. See we know stuff too ;) not all americans only care about america, I love the whole world, the people on the other hand...lol ;) I hope you get to make that trip, I want to someday ship one of my crappy cars over and drive from the UK to croatia for that amazing food and wine they have stopping in the Czech Republic for some beer for sure! your lucky to be so close to places I want to see sooooo bad.
This guy should have worn a motorcycle helmet... I think it would have made the trek a lot more enjoyable...
Really enjoyed this segment! However I am left dumbstruck by Mr. Taylor's simplistic, ethnocentric take on the origins of Rock and Roll, which does not begin or end with Sun Records. While it is undisputed that Elvis and J.L. Lewis are AMONG those who are originators of the genre, it doesn't end with them. What about other Americans Chuck Berry and Little Richard? Johnny Cash was more of a Rockabilly/Country act. Is it ignorance or do you just repeat the "his-story" passed down to you?
I can't believe you drove that car that far!! That's awesome!! I would never drive mine that far! Don't think it would make it!😞
oh they did to give a shit.nobody who was into cars would drive a rusty or primered car on the streets. man chrome was cheap back then.not like it is today.thank epa for that.guys took pride in their cars.and no girl would be caught dead in a rust ass car back then. it just wasnt cool....
Please read my dad and I were going to the f1races in Austin Texas and when we were going through Topeka Kansas it was a 4 lane highway/interstate and a car was on the wrong side of the road but one lane over to the left of us so we almost died on our way to f1 in Texas
i would totaly do this if i could, me and my dad purchased a simca last year about 400 - 500 km from where we live. first i wanted to drive it home, but since the car was in kind of bad shape (rusty, noicy, not even the speedometer was showing the proper speed) but it was still roadlegal.
I'm from Bristow and according to the path on his map he took I-40 with is nowhere close to Shamrock.
Good video, enjoyable watch. I love this channel. Thank god RUclips has come around, reading is so 1980's.
LUMBER JACKET AND A HOT ROD DANG COOL HAS NO AGE
You probably should have gone south and taken the I10 back to LA
I dunno about Tennessee, but any day that isn't wet or freezing is a good day in Oregon
why don't more chevy's have fords in them? seems a lot of fords have chevy's in them.
I don't think the engine was vented. Or the Overhaul was a joke. It was building up crankcase pressure. Just another one of those men that didn't know what he was doing. I run a open engine in my rod and no blow by or blow out.
Next time, use an old sock or wrist sweatband on the breather.
or an actual diaper--complete with sticky fasteners.
Should have just gotten a snow mobile helmet and keep the seat in it with a blanket and some gloves lol
Way to go Thom Taylor. Your art in a round about way made me what I am today. Jim Ford Highway 101Rod and Custom.
David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan should have done it..! Roadkill all the way, those guys are hilarious together, especially when driving some sort of junker. MORE ROADKILL!!
as long as the radiator hoses dont freeze being open to more air can freeze due to the smaller area and the lack of circulation will cause any liquid cooled car to overheat
The moment at 2:00 when you realize its a manual 4 speed! Ahhh!! :)
he said 500000 miles at the end. i think he ment 5000 miles after the rebuild. just saying i thought it was funny i would not be thinking ether if i had to drive that long of a distance i would just be thinking about my hurting ass.
+COBO SOLO I think because of the cold and the long drive, probably what he meant to say was 500 or 1000 miles. I'm not a car expert but that makes sense so I imagine that's what he meant to say but his face was frozen, causing him to slur his words into 500,000 miles instead of 500 or a thousand miles.
Was kinda wondering why you didn't RAINX the hell out of the windscreen and maybe wrap a rag around the breather . Man you must really Be a Car guy hey ????
this guy looks almost like david icke
I love the car except for those goofy headlights... needs something bigger, lower and in front of the radiator.
Do you like the brackets? I think they look nice.
I'd like to get that land yacht Chrysler Thom passed as he pulled out of the garage.
At 13:23, does the red needle indicate his highest speed achieved? If so, that's pretty ballsy to do 120 mph in somebody else's hot rod. I'm jealous.
how stupid do you have to be to travel without a heater or windshield wipers in moderately severe weather? oh nevermind i just watched the video... zzzz
No Shit!!!
This dudes is just trying to copy the Fry&Finn, plus he sucks at it.