The F-Rod Is Born! '31 Model A Drag Racer | Roadkill Garage | Motor Trend
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Freiburger and Dulcich set off on an epic quest to build the F-Rod, a 1931 Model A. With a naturally aspirated 572 big-block Chevy v8, this machine is built for the drag strip. But can they make it run?
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Fun fact: If a car can do the quarter mile in 9 seconds or less, you could drop a cannonball from 1/4 mile high above the finish line and drop it when the car left the starting line, and the car would beat the cannonball to the quarter mile.
😂 " AND NOW FOR TODAY'S USELESS PIECE OF INFORMATION!"
Just kidding, it's a fun fact.
If the car is more than 13.5 feet long, it wouldn't make it. If you ever try it, be in a short car...lol
Ah, this reminds me how much I loved Roadkill Garage when I could watch it in Germany! Bring back at least your originals, I´m happy to pay the same as before! Don´t you guys like to earn money? Or did the discovery channel put you in some scammy contract? It is incredibly frustrating to be honest...
The HR on demand press release stated that laws changed and they were shutting off out of US / Canada subscriptions. A non HR related channel located in a Euro country stated that they have to pay taxes to the US and their country of origin for any YT profits. I'm betting this applies to non YT content too and might be why HR shut off out of US / Canada subscriptions.
@@bobroberts2371 Interesting - but if that would generally apply to US made content, YT or not, there wouldn´t be any US shows availlable over here anymore...but from streaming services, normal TV networks to Payperview there is tons of US content availlable and they are still able to make some good profit out of it.
That change of law would most certainly apply to them as well.
I get that some networks in Europe own the rights to some of the additionary content they offered but that shouldn´t affect their original productions.
I have to look into that whole tax thing...if it is affecting US content that hard, I wonder why MT on demand is seeming to be about the only platform having those kind of issues with bringing their content to Europe.
Also when I could watch it in Australia!
Exactly this
Well said! Absolutely annoyed to have lost access from UK, and have it replaced with the poor Discovery option.....least I get Discovery free from mobile supplier but it is months behind
I love your 5 window Millner fiberglass hot rod!
🤣
or Martin Sheen's "California Kid"
@@humberto1988 i thinks thats a great little movie
I can tell simply by your wiring you've been planning this a long time. Beautiful, intelligent build. Awesome results. Can't wait for the evolution of farkles, finish and paint.
Paint?
There's nothing "old man" about that hot rod. These rods were old when I came of age (80's), but were always and will always be cool.
Exactly, I'm 29 and saving every penny for a model A or a 32 three window!
@@barneymiller7894 Good luck and I hope you get one. Timeless classic.
@@ForeverDownByLaw Thanks 👍
Street rod? That looks all hot rod to me.
I’m 35 and couldn’t agree more. I personally lean more towards rally/drifting and this is one seriously badass hot rod!!
The F-Rod is the coolest and most well done project car on Motor Trend. The parts chosen and the attention to detail is absolutely perfect, (anyone attempting to wire a car should watch how this car was wired).
Freiberger really is a genius when it comes to preserving and respecting automotive history, choosing the right parts for the build, and a vision for what the final car should look like to just be cool and fast.
Hey Motortrend when we gonna see more roadkill and other motortrend shows on discovery plus? You do know you have a fanbase outside the USA right? Need more effort here
I watch it on motortrend on demand in Canada... Wait and get a deal on Christmas for 2$/month....
Even if you don’t wait for a deal it’s only $45/year. That’s less than 2 tickets to a movie + popcorn. And with the subscription you get TONS of other auto content.
@@m.andre-l.5970 You're still in the allowable zone, no Motortrend for anyone in Europe and Asia etc that isn't north/south/central America and Canada
@@jbro507 that's why Motortrend is so brilliant and the only shows I watch is car shows and being in England watching old American junk goin fast was amazing but then Motortrend screws us because politics
@@harleyrobertson73 Probably need to get a VPN, pick a location and watch what you want.
The wiring segment was great! Very informative and it's the only the 2nd time I've seen someone wire up the battery disc switch with relays that way.
David,your triple-shutoff-thru a relay-main shut off is pure genius...Awesome!!!
It is nice to have the push button on the firewall behind the motor like that too. The triple shut-off switch setup will keep thieves away as well.
I’m so glad you guys are back roadkill makes me feel like I came home from school on a rainy day and had hot cocoa
Harden up bro.
@karenthomson9749 soundin like a real Karen.
What ever happened to this car? Will there be another episode?
I have a '34 three window glass car I was trying to decide what to do with. I think I'll try to duplicate this car but just a bit milder. I have a fresh 1957 New Yorker factory dual quad 392 Hemi ( a little over 400HP) that I'll throw in it.
I’m so glad that they’re doing these recaps of episodes/builds on RUclips again.
I love it. It has actual tires, it's carbureted, and it's beautiful. Of course I'm an old guy at 63. But this is a car I would love to have.
Thank you guys for kicking my out of the motor trend world, After 10 years of supporting you and waiting for every episode.
THIS! Makes me so angry. Many many years at following motortrend and roadkill and many other shows now cant see anything even with paying money... Yeah nice.
@@Fileguru i agree!
@@greghaa that Doesnt make me Any less offended or pissed off, its the principal, it’s fkn rude
@@madeiniceland7459 I hear you. I get it. No doubt this is about the $. It always is.
@@greghaa i agree, its most likely some money and legal stuff there dealing with, it might be fixed when the lawyers figure it out:)
I'm really curious to know how that 800.00 dollar transmission pan/cooler performs.
Finally! A period correct Old School Hot Rod with modern technology. I don't even care that it's powered by a Chevy. I'd love to see this thing win it's class on the power tour.
Don't forget that big AGM Odyssey battery. That's all I use. Far superior to Optima. Which are now hecho en Mexico.
Sweeeeeeeeeeet, only needs a Ford mill but she’s sweet. Really like the tool box mount, I’m going to use this idea in my 29 Coupe. Thanks for doing a real hot rod. Here’s to you David 🍻🍻👍👍👍
Why put a Ford motor in it?
He wants to go fast junk ford engines can’t do that
@@Wanous-hv7zo - you mean you need a complete aftermarket engine to run what a stock coyote would I think the trash here is garbage motors
@@Wanous-hv7zo People who stick Chevy engines in everything are cancer in the hot rodding world. They're lazy, boring, and uncreative. They're the sort of people who painted by numbers as a kid and now believe lizard people are real as adults.
@@barrysnell6775 do you not understand why people do that? Chevy engines make reliable power for less money. That is purely it
We need top 10 funny moments of roadkill garage
If you ever lose a cylinder the oil will go straight to the rear slicks. Not too smart in my opinion.
Not bad for a field car. 😂
Field car? What’s a field car? 😆
This is so far the best video I've ever seen on moder trend
Really? Yet another Ford with a Chevy engine is the best video you've ever seen on Motor Trend? Really?!
What's this 8th mile stuff, What happened to 1/4 mile
Like offering someone half a beer.
Ever thought that maybe thats the closest track for them to test at?
You do realize that not all drag strips are 1/4 mile right?
I would really like to pay 5 dollar a month to watch this content, but Motortrend decided to geo-block anyone outside the USA.
That's because of new international media tax laws. It would cost them more money than they were making from international viewers.
NO Grinding of Aluminum on a stone bench grinder wheel! Come on Freiburger you’re better than that!
Why not?
You must have eagle eyes, because I couldn't tell from that one second clip with the grinder taking up four percent of the screen that he didn't have a silicon carbide wheel, which I'm sure I don't need to remind you is safe for aluminum, on that grinder. Sharp eyes indeed.
Way To Go GRANDPA
The planning and thought process on the wiring is mind blowing to say the least
I can relate to the blown out discs. I blew out three discs yanking up by the ports a pair of Boss 351 heads. The discs sounded like popping giant knuckles when they blew out.
yep hurts don't it
Awesome set up, add a solenoid shift button that is triggered by a msd box to shift to second. It's a nice. It would let you keep both hands on the wheel during your pulls
Not happy that I’ve paid a subscription in Australia and can’t keep watching new episodes of my favourite show……. The old episodes never get old but when you know every next word davo is gonna say it starts to get to your head 😂😂 it would be nice if we could view it in aus
Hands down the best content on TV or YT! It’s always informative and entertaining and helpful! Most of all, it’s awesome!
That intake hat looks mint. What an awesome unit!!!
that toolbox mounting system was worth watching the entire video. I need to rig up something sim'lar on my Jeep.
Why ruin it put a built 460 in it keep it a Ford !!
If he has other plans he might just go call a certain Ford guy that is known for making power with Ford engines.
Cheaper to run whatcha got.
Why would you want to spend more to go slower
@@trlprk A engine built by Jon Kaase is going to be way better than that 572
@@williamsanders468 and cost 2x as much
I can't wait till we see some episodes in drag week or some drag racing with mike and blasphemi. Love the coupe Dave i enjoyed this video now gonna watch the episode on motor trend
Great little car. I want to do something like that to run in the low 10s and learn to drag race!
The 4.11 gears it'll really get lost, got safty tubes but Dave don't care, brakes are good tires fair..
Henry Ford is going to come back from the grave to haunt you for the engine you put in there. Awesome car and episode.
yea i kind of wish they stuck with ford for the motor, like a 460 or something, but oh well its still a snazzy rig either way
Why has it taken me 18 years of my life to realise coilovers are called that because the coil is over the shock 😂
I knew that but seems like once a week I realize I’ve been missing something just as simple 😂😂😂
@@Formerlywarmer litterally 😂
mind blown
I think you have mastered the art of hot rodding. What a cool build
5:95, that's great guys!
Nice work grinding aluminum on that stone wheel. Hope you never worked in a machine shop.
Big NO NO.
@@999torino i'm sorry, i don't understand about grinding aluminum on a stone wheel. i know it tends to clog the stone, but the comments here seem to indicate it is dangerous. can you explain? thanks, john
@@johnbecay3859 Yes, it does clog the wheel, and continued use with a clogged wheel can overheat it and cause it to come apart violently. I guarantee Freiburger knows this. You might want to Google this if you would like more info, might save you or someone else a bad injury some day. Regards!
Never heard of silicon carbide grinding wheels? Hope you never worked in a machine shop.
@@999torino the question I ask is if you have actually used any bench grinders
45 degrees it's so cold! Freezing! Must be California!
I’m building a 32 Chevy coupe 5 window. I really love the way you did the wiring and I’m thinking I wanna do the wiring the same way. And the way everything in the trunk looks great I wanna do the same. And the toolbox is genius. Loved the video. I’m always looking for anything and info on ways to go one this car just because it’s a full build. Thx for a great video. Keep up the great work.
DON'T CALL IT THAT!. AND DON'T CALL IT THAT!. BECAUSE HE DON'T LIKE THAT!. It's a ford with a Chevy engine!. Nothing more..ty
One of my favorite cars boys. I was suprised at the flip flops on the first test run, until I realised , thats what I do ! She's a runner with a Dulcich tune for sure.
Call me old-fashioned, but I always thought that when you put an idea to pen and paper, it was no longer a "mental picture". Just sayin....
using BBF with a set of boss 9 heads would have been way cooler.
Why? So he could pay twice as much for less power?
@@ChristopherHallett - he used a complete aftermarket engine you nerd; dollar store mark zuckerberg
@@CoyoteFTW yea and he still probably did it for less money
Please don't wreck that. It's quite nicely preserved
The 31/32 build on the MT channel is a good primer for anyone thinking about putting a lot of power in a vintage car. The 5.00 bucks a month is a super deal.
I feel for you. I've had a herniated disc with extruded fragments since 1988. Fusion w/fixation in 1991. 32 years later and it's still causing me pain on a daily basis. Take care of your back now or you'll regret it later!
Freiburger, I am sooooooo jealous! Who has more fun than you and Steve?
What about Ford 460, or a 429 no? Well how about early 60's 427 side oiler Thunderbolt engine? Not even, how about an F40 engine? Whoa! Way too cool for Frieburger.
Veggieburger - I just build a car in 24 hours, No joke Whatsoever.
Car- Oh yes I am a joke with big block and 4 Carburetors With Nox And Without Radiator.
How to make a Ford fast put a Chevrolet power train in it
Shut up Donald
@@CoyoteFTW I mean he's not wrong
I wouldn't be able to drive it with the steering wheel crooked... with my mechanical skills, it wouldn't be drivable anyway ;)
Although love the car which is cooler than ice but I would have liked to have seen you spend $30,000 and modify the predator to be true to make Henry happy
Right off the bat he puts it down saying don't call this an 'Old Man's Street Rod' then goes on to say, 'Don't call it this and don't call it that'! WTF???? This is IN FACT an old man's street rod!
To all you ford maniacs back in the day before mail order crate engines and chrome everything
building a car meant going to the junk yard and getting anything you could afford and making it work.
Mr Russell was from Oregon Wolf Creek
He found model T's nobody wanted put aircraft piston in 2 transmission together. Found Oregon trail pistol buried under tree close to house.
**Motortrend back available in Aus when??** 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
45 Fahrenheit in September??? we are still going to the beach in October in Malta?? Its surely not California!
David why can't You put a Ford motor in a Ford body, don't tell me that You can't find a 427, 428 or Boss 429 .
Sorry about your back David! I remember seeing you jump that wagon and thinking "Thats gonna leave a mark"
Model A Sport Coupes were 3 windows but yeah, I hate it when people say Model A 5 window. Also when they call a Model A a "Deuce coupe" or a roadster just because it is fenderless.
Also, yooooo that snarly howl when you stab the throttle, beautiful music to my ears.
that thing definitely a blown hemi!
Chevy in a Ford boo get a new Shelby from a wrecked Stang lord knows there's plenty from some idiot that thought he could handle it
The look on your face when you found out the 31 ford motor was junk.........classic
That tranny pan is really cool do think under the high torque and chaise twist could cause the coolant rib to crack and leak coolant into the tranny fluid really cool part I think you hold the record for most expensive tranny pan lol wicked car
Thats something I never understood is when there is freezing temps out guys wearing shorts and a hoodie and or stocking cap or a winter parka 🙄. I'm warm blooded and I still wear the proper clothes for the outside temps
California guys
The flip flops drive me crazy but still my favorite show.
I'm thinking this is Freiburger's answer to Blasphemi. I'm impressed that it doesn't have any Dodge parts...
Thank goodness!!! Talk about blasphemous!! As a Chevy guy I'm ok with the big block, but Kaase could have given it a more appropriate engine. - just twice or three times the $......
@@tonymorse7178 - get what you pay for
Nothing to see here! just another ford with a Chevy engine! (for power and dependability sake)
I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD DO REALLY BITCHIN WORK???????????????????????????????????????
Man I really would love to watch it here in Austria still...great content
Did you just place an ally part on your bench grinder? Roadkill !!!!?
I was r&r one of those air-cooled trannies I did the usual leave a couple of bolts in it before I threw the Jack under it well that bell housing with the holes in it it broke and almost landed on my arm
Well we hate your putting a Chevy motor in it. A 460 based bbf was the way to go. Chevy guys don't want Chevy mulls in ford's either.
Ever watch drag racing on U-Tube? Lots of fox body Ford Mustangs w/Chevy power
A 30's ford hotrod with a small block Chevrolet in it is more common than having a Ford engine in it. They have been putting Chevys in Ford hotrod since thae late 50's.
Do you even know why everyone loves using Chevy engines
Pinstriping a 31 ford in 1962 is the equivalent of doing a 93 today
He said he wants 8s...in the 1/4...but they only show us 1/8 mile run😢
DIGGIN THE 31 FORD DAVID F my favorite!
Did I miss where the car goes 8.80's ? Love the build but want to see the next episode on this car.
Was a cool car till I seen he was putting a Chevy in a ford I switched videos fast
That bbc motor you want to use ? How long is the cord you will use? And what gauge wire ?
That's seriously tasty, my birthday is 19 August, just saying
ha..45 degrees isnt cold...im watching and its 6 here in northeast pa.
Is that an old Arkansas inspection sticker on the drivers side lower corner of the windshield?
THIS is not what I think of as "Roadkill", definetly not the regular shenanegans and unsafe rigs. Excellence!
Ya , Plus it's expensive and won't be comfortable to drive very far. To Drags and back home , maybe. You only live once.
Oh look, yet another hot rod with yet another Chevy engine. Yay. Please restrain my excitement... 🙄 I suppose someone thinks not using a 350 was super creative, too. Zzzzzzzzzzz...
You sure are pretty salty
4:11 "weird gm orange" on a Chevrolet motor? I hope the red is Oldsmobile red.
Would have rather seen a ford in a ford I'd rather a good sound and motor but it's not my build
Gotta love the blue collar budget builds.
Hella-sweet!!!!
Wow. David actually wearing socks AND shoes... The apocalypse is upon us...
... genuine Henry Ford steel. 👌
Which is really nice but steel body replica is just as good and for 25k for a bare 5 window body from united Pacific is fantastic or a roadster rolling chassis with a bare body for 22k is awesome
Pretty disappointed you cut Aussies out of the Motortrend loop :(
Why so many 90* fittings in the fuel system?
Powerglide = poor man,s Lenko 👍👍😁🇦🇺
You lost me in the first 30 seconds when you anounced you would be putting a Chevy engine in a Ford...next!
BEST DAY AT WORK EVER ; ))