BIG CRASH Racing this Bugatti Kit Car after Full Engine Restoration This Will be a Fun Road Trip

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
  • ‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ and Makay are doing a full blown restoration on the Bugatti Kit Car! They tear it down to nothing and find that it resembles the original 1969 Moon Rover! Follow along the journey from start to finish and enjoy some fun with desert racers Squirrelly Chipmunk and Atomic Beaver at the end!
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    Thanks for watching!

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  • @stevelong6213
    @stevelong6213 26 дней назад +62

    Looks like whoever built that thing originally had harvested every bed frame in the house to finish the project.

    • @49nicholson
      @49nicholson 26 дней назад +5

      😢😢😢😢😊❤❤ 9:37 😢

    • @Bob-Whiting
      @Bob-Whiting 26 дней назад +5

      @@49nicholson Use your words Nicholson! Lolin'

    • @Chris38908
      @Chris38908 26 дней назад +3

      😂

    • @jamesmeredith381
      @jamesmeredith381 26 дней назад +3

      The lawn chairs!

  • @user-yz9cr4gu9n
    @user-yz9cr4gu9n 26 дней назад +21

    That’s wicked cool. The whole moon buggy clip had me laughing. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

  • @Sinister1Q
    @Sinister1Q 26 дней назад +24

    I enjoy Sunday mornings with Merlin

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 26 дней назад +10

    That moon rover scene cracked me up 😂 As for a number for the car, I vote for lucky 7.

  • @timothymerritt620
    @timothymerritt620 26 дней назад +15

    The ladies really made the build fun looked like pure enjoyment great job Merlin

  • @cayminlast
    @cayminlast 26 дней назад +11

    Excellent way to spend a lazy Sunday Morning, watching Merlin and the crew work on a fun project, compared to what it was like when you picked it up, it's almost perfect.

  • @justinsane7128
    @justinsane7128 26 дней назад +11

    Ren the stunningest and bravest astropup.😊

  • @brianhowe4875
    @brianhowe4875 26 дней назад +12

    With that color of green on the body, put a 33 on it to honor Handsome Harry Gant…different racing series but he’s a legend and that Skoal Green looks so good on the Bugatti lol

    • @Bob-Whiting
      @Bob-Whiting 26 дней назад

      And 33 rhymes with Bugatti!

    • @Derf1313
      @Derf1313 25 дней назад

      & what talented wood worker too!! Still have a couple of hats (& way too many pictures, from those years, of the races! Have 1 that has the 3 green cars in crn#2 at MIS! 55 - 33 - 66, Benny & Phil Watson's & Harry !). Thanx for bringing back a wonderful memory!

    • @Derf1313
      @Derf1313 25 дней назад

      Parsons! Not Watson, darned auto-corrupt!

  • @goldenwheeledbanshee9160
    @goldenwheeledbanshee9160 26 дней назад +12

    Green paint looks like British racing green 💚. Go, go, go, Bugatti

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 26 дней назад +14

    Awesome video! Love the car.
    Lots of hard work to upgrade.
    Thank you for sharing 👌 😊

    • @Bob-Whiting
      @Bob-Whiting 26 дней назад +2

      'Cept Merlin made it look EASY!

  • @wadericker4795
    @wadericker4795 26 дней назад +12

    👍 That was a fun time! Jennifer and I got the giggles going on more than once! LOL Jennifer showed me some younger pictures of McKay she found on Facebook! OMG . Good job on the "Bugotti" 💯

  • @rickmullins3052
    @rickmullins3052 26 дней назад +15

    Merlin. The boots on your Bugatti axles are clocked wrong. You want them at either 10 or 2 o’clock position. You have them at 12 o’clock. They can’t flex with the suspension in that position.

  • @TxRiderDave
    @TxRiderDave 26 дней назад +3

    Moon buggy skit was funny.
    Lunar dust is a big problem. It contaminates everything and it jagged dust unlike Earth dust which is smooth in comparison because of erosion. Also, moon has 1/6 gravity of earth.
    Gals look like they had a great time!

  • @jubalainerussell9182
    @jubalainerussell9182 26 дней назад +5

    That Bugatti turned out real nice. congrats Merlin.

  • @twowheelfan
    @twowheelfan 22 дня назад +1

    Desiree rocks! This looks like it was so much fun. And you filmed/edited so well! Good job!

  • @user-gv8ue8qz9g
    @user-gv8ue8qz9g 26 дней назад +6

    merlin in all my subs its between you and paul.realy enjoy both.

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 25 дней назад +2

    Oh my god, the moon skit was so funny, wow the car came out amazing.

  • @johnme7049
    @johnme7049 25 дней назад +2

    Put the number 54 on it and call it Herbie's older brother. lol You should have a blast in that thing, the girls sure did.

  • @chadjohnson2853
    @chadjohnson2853 26 дней назад +4

    Fantastic video brother ❤❤. I was gonna say 07 or 09 for the number. However after hearing Atomic Beaver 😂😂. That’s a winner!! 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧

  • @timdunmyer4549
    @timdunmyer4549 26 дней назад +3

    I'd say number 06 since that's the color of the pool ball. The ending was priceless.

  • @davidweidner1675
    @davidweidner1675 26 дней назад +12

    You should race against Emily at Flying Sparks Garage and her Bugatti

  • @davidbreaux5989
    @davidbreaux5989 26 дней назад +2

    I really enjoyed this single video build. The Bugatti looks FANTABULOUS.

  • @stephenlewis8143
    @stephenlewis8143 23 дня назад

    I still think Ettore Bugatti is looking on, & admiring your work, white to green & new pieces and parts to make the machine drive smoothly. The black & white segment was most fitting as it gave a historical element to your project. The gals racing with their helmets & smiles, that was nice too. Thanks for the video.

  • @CJM7080
    @CJM7080 26 дней назад +2

    The moon buggy stuff is awesome. Excellent job.

  • @steveschmitt5137
    @steveschmitt5137 25 дней назад

    Merlin, great job putting this video out. Start to finish a complete project. That's cool . The Bugatti looks great, too. Merlin, you sure have a terrific sense of the fabrication when you'rer building your projects. Thanks for sharing, and tell McCabe thanks for his part in this . Stay safe.

  • @user-sy9mo5yx9x
    @user-sy9mo5yx9x 19 дней назад

    Amazing work on rebuilding this car! Fun watching the lady’s having some fun, keep up the great content Merlin always enjoy watching!!

  • @RusThompson
    @RusThompson 26 дней назад +3

    You all crack me up. So damn funny but the girls are hilarious!

  • @donanything6816
    @donanything6816 25 дней назад +1

    Hello Houston? 😆😁
    Had me busten up.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 13 дней назад

    Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 26 дней назад +3

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, good work 👍😁.

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 25 дней назад +1

    The Bugatti is turning out pretty cool. You are the king of the kit cars. Put the number for the type on the sides. 35 for example. Black numbers on a white circle.

  • @JimWooddell
    @JimWooddell 22 дня назад

    Looks nice, Merlin! What an improvement from what it was! And the ladies had fun too! Win Win!

  • @ronaldbrown7780
    @ronaldbrown7780 24 дня назад

    Great Job Merlin and Crew , love the Replica Buggetti ❤ Seeing the girls Driving and Riding was Way Cool.

  • @TerryMillican
    @TerryMillican 26 дней назад +2

    I am 66 years old and I just love watching y’all❤❤❤❤❤

  • @BuildwithMooney
    @BuildwithMooney 25 дней назад

    Great build Merlin, you always look like you are having fun at your craft! Ladies you look great race ready! 😎

  • @JohnWilliams-nj2nd
    @JohnWilliams-nj2nd 18 дней назад

    Dude, you had me rollin on the floor with the moon buggy scene

  • @garymcmullin2292
    @garymcmullin2292 26 дней назад +1

    oh cripes!! you guys are having too much fun, what an enjoyable video, ya have it all, great creative skills from Merlin, superb fabricating and an eye for just how to produce a top notch entertaining video. Thanks for the experience.

  • @garychaiken808
    @garychaiken808 9 дней назад

    Great job guys. Thank you 😊

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 25 дней назад

    How can these get any better!?! Chuckled all the way thru (other than the lead pop! I've worked lead, decades ago, lol). The girls were, & are, a Hoot! & the skit... I'm sure it woke up 1 of the dogs!! Well done! Definitely looking forward to more of this fun, oh & that lovely green grin generator. My contribution for #'s : 13 of course, Barney Oldfield's was 999 when he started for H. Ford, Mario! but he drove # 2, 5 & 11... Good luck! & If I remember correctly, the moon rover had mesh tires, they threw a bunch of dust & pebbles! Thanx !

  • @Kickinpony66
    @Kickinpony66 26 дней назад +1

    That little can you are melting the lead in is called a Crucible. @27:05... I had to LOL, because you are wearing shorts! @32:40... You could get some metal screen and put it in the radiator shell. And, when the USA goes back to the Moon, the best "Barn Find Will it Run" video is going to be made, with the Lunar Lander!

  • @garyfeltus9801
    @garyfeltus9801 26 дней назад +1

    That thing looks like a whole lot fun to drive. The Houston thing you guys did was great LMAO. Great video.

  • @patrickb5656
    @patrickb5656 20 дней назад

    You are correct in that they use aluminum for the ant molds. It is really neat to see. The entire thing becomes solid metal, and they dig it up, and put it on display in places like museums etc.

  • @deanpratley125
    @deanpratley125 25 дней назад

    Simply amazing job Merlin! Amazing! Well done!

  • @alainmichel8057
    @alainmichel8057 26 дней назад +2

    Bonjour Merlins comme Numéro le '001' irait très bien Bon courage pour la suite Bonne route a la prochaine vidéo --- Alain

  • @stephenpoe2037
    @stephenpoe2037 24 дня назад

    At least they had helmets ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @merlepatterson
    @merlepatterson 26 дней назад +2

    They actually have some pretty good slow motion videos of the moon rover which shows how well the fenders worked to keep moon dust from going all over the astronauts.
    As far as a number, I'd go with 12. Just seems right like "1" and "2" in a race.

  • @krazedkamper
    @krazedkamper 20 дней назад

    Loved the moon buggy skit! 😂😂

  • @rjcandy
    @rjcandy 25 дней назад

    Love the moon buggy skit !!!😂😂

  • @timothybailey7118
    @timothybailey7118 26 дней назад +2

    Okay Merlin, gotta bust yer chops this time. I know ya can’t see the junkyard gas tank but I thought fer sure you’d come up with some cool retro antique container for dinosaur juice.

  • @stnkyp8
    @stnkyp8 26 дней назад

    OMG…laughing so hard at the moon buggy skit.! Great build for a fun ride.!!

  • @jeffclark2725
    @jeffclark2725 25 дней назад

    Oh the adventures, liked the motorcycle helmets, thumbs up, great video

  • @trappedinkalifornee
    @trappedinkalifornee 26 дней назад

    “This is scary….” Ye gods man that WHOLE THING IS SCARY! But once you work your magic on it, it will be a fun little toy. Looks to me like who ever built it got hurry up and finish-itus and took a few too many shortcuts. 👍🏼👍🏼 Merlin for the rescue!

  • @dougreed9843
    @dougreed9843 25 дней назад

    Merlin great job on the Bugatti what a change in a cool little car .

  • @StevenMiller-cx4rr
    @StevenMiller-cx4rr 22 дня назад

    Gotta love us Gen z fabricators, Merlin melting tire weights with an oxygen/acetylene torch right overtop of the leftover paint- thus proving that it’s obviously not that combustible. What a cool little car.

  • @vicswanby454
    @vicswanby454 25 дней назад

    I really like the changes you did with the Moongoty. I'm going with 69 for the number and I agree with the black outline of around an inch and a white center with the number of choices being tilted like it was in motion. And from what I remember seeing these kind of vehicles as a find seafood like a 2 to 3 in strap across the hood that matches the interior. Great video and fun in the process. You guys really turned this thing around..

  • @ShaneFawnl76
    @ShaneFawnl76 25 дней назад

    Really Merlin seriously what a great little bit of the Moon riding I believe they didn't need fenders what they needed was a leaf blower on four wheels. What a good show. Right on Jimmy good to see you. Put a three you the pastor in the car that's a good number

  • @johntyson8932
    @johntyson8932 26 дней назад +2

    White circle with #69 in black in the circle. That way, no matter if it's wheels up or down, the number is the same!

  • @jeffbell8868
    @jeffbell8868 26 дней назад

    101 for the number. One of one. Because it's unique to only the way you build things. Love your channel.

  • @countryboyscooter3402
    @countryboyscooter3402 25 дней назад

    I'll say it again! I love all the vw content you offer! ✌️❤️🤘

  • @markwilson3797
    @markwilson3797 26 дней назад

    Great run ladies

  • @kevbev1524
    @kevbev1524 26 дней назад +1

    Ren needs a space helmet,
    Especially living with all you space cadets. Hahahaha 😂❤
    Good job on OL' Boogatcha boody.
    Number 07 or 08
    Crazy 8

  • @tonycasto3402
    @tonycasto3402 26 дней назад +2

    Atomic beaver and squirrly chipmunk 🤣❤️

  • @CaseysOffRoadRecovery
    @CaseysOffRoadRecovery 25 дней назад

    It's getting hot alright. Not just that torch either!

  • @rowdy4314
    @rowdy4314 26 дней назад +1

    Another great video the car is turning out awesome great work.
    Thank you

  • @marketshare3969
    @marketshare3969 24 дня назад

    That was a hoot watching the ladies drive that car mademy evening. 👍👊😎

  • @tubeu28
    @tubeu28 26 дней назад +2

    The car number should be equal to the number of cars owned! Good job guys

    • @adrianneedham2373
      @adrianneedham2373 26 дней назад

      But he did say somewhere between 1 & 100 he’s got to be about there with model A 😂

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 19 дней назад

    Super cool Merlin.
    Great test drive

  • @brianalder2234
    @brianalder2234 26 дней назад

    Never seen someone look so enthusiastic about a project than Mr McKay!
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    👍👍

  • @ronaldbrown7780
    @ronaldbrown7780 24 дня назад

    God Bless You all and Stay Safe 🙏 Out There

  • @tonyshepherd39
    @tonyshepherd39 25 дней назад

    I love green ! Looks a little like John Deere Green . So now it is John Bugatti now right ? Anyways beautiful job ! Thanks so much for sharing ! 😁👍

  • @hardwurkindaddy
    @hardwurkindaddy 22 дня назад

    You should paint the number three on it. That was the number on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a race car in the beginning of the movie.

  • @taebsen
    @taebsen 26 дней назад +1

    15 - Apollo 15 was the first mission that used the moon rover. Might be a good number for the moongatti

  • @Dragonford350
    @Dragonford350 26 дней назад +1

    I'm thinking number 55 since ya turned 55 this year and yer making big things happen.

  • @MrSparks54
    @MrSparks54 25 дней назад

    The moon rover had fenders because the dust is so abrasive and damaging, especially to space suits, so the fenders were intended to prevent large quantities of lunar dust from covering the astronauts and the vehicle while in use. There is gravity on the moon, just 1/6 of gravity on earth. Thanks Merlin

  • @metalmangle
    @metalmangle 25 дней назад

    The Moon-gatti. :D Such a cool car. Don't see many of these on youtube. And my vote for the number is 77.

  • @DarrenandMelissa1
    @DarrenandMelissa1 26 дней назад

    Great Video, looks like fun was had by one and all :) We didnt get a picture of the finished product though

  • @johnperun232
    @johnperun232 26 дней назад

    Outstanding work, and A GREAT DAY 👍Great Content and Recovery of your Bugatti Kit
    Thanx for sharing your Great knowledge of experience
    Have a Great Day 👍

  • @shaneharrison4775
    @shaneharrison4775 26 дней назад

    Great job turning the rough cut Bugatti into a road gem of a little sprinter.well done Merlin

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 26 дней назад

    I so enjoyed this video! Merlin, you are a wizard performing your magic as usual! Your good friends, Makay and Jimmy, are a great help when needed and step up! The Bugatti looks great and sounds better on the road! Now I'm looking forward to you finishing the Porsche! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 26 дней назад

    What a great project!! It looks fantastic!! Cool little car!!!

  • @wesgraham9588
    @wesgraham9588 26 дней назад +1

    👍

  • @epah9829
    @epah9829 26 дней назад

    I like it, actyal real work to an end!

  • @kennethmenges5707
    @kennethmenges5707 25 дней назад

    Merlin, the cars name after the moon river should be MOONGATTI and it should be #11 after the Apollo 11 moon landing from the year you were born. I love what you’ve done with the buggar car.

  • @59vaughn
    @59vaughn 26 дней назад

    You are makin mr. B U Gatti so proud....😏....and the moonraver replica has some serious explaining how it's back on earth...🤔😬

  • @Kristof-Kay
    @Kristof-Kay 26 дней назад

    that little loos nice cruising along the road, you worked a near miracle turning that one arounnd, great job as always Merlin, thanks for sharing

  • @craigsouthern5089
    @craigsouthern5089 26 дней назад

    Once again Merlin,you pulled a few more rabbits out of your magic hat today. Thanks for taking us subscriber's along for the ride. Merlin the original OG of fabrication. Love the Bugatti project. Love the channel. Keep up the great work. How about # 69 in memory of the moon landing. ✌️👍🤙🤙😁😎🍀🍀🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🪄🪄🪄🪄🏁🏁🏁🏁.

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman 24 дня назад

    That umbrella is to fight off those pesky solar flares and them klingons that circle uranus LMAO!!

  • @DJ63phx
    @DJ63phx 26 дней назад

    You've become a fancy dude. You've got a Bugatti, you gotta Porsche.

  • @alanm.4298
    @alanm.4298 25 дней назад

    Turning the BUGatti into the Loony Rover... genius! 🤣
    I see you found a moon doggie too! Those are only found on the dark side of the moon.😳
    Still waiting for you to do your moondance.😂

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 26 дней назад +5

    Thelma and Louise strike again.

  • @randalltufts3321
    @randalltufts3321 24 дня назад

    Fenders were thin fiberglass and snapped into place. The body actually folded. There is a video on the construction you can watch. Very interesting

  • @twostroke350
    @twostroke350 26 дней назад +1

    I'd imagine the moon buggy had fenders because if it kicked up a stone and cracked the visor of your spacesuit, you'd be having a bad day.

  • @davidburns3611
    @davidburns3611 25 дней назад

    The moon buggy clip cracked me up lol

  • @kidunot1901
    @kidunot1901 26 дней назад +1

    Hey Merlin send sleeper dude some model A wheel bearings and grease caps he could use some... love you do great job

  • @russelll2245
    @russelll2245 25 дней назад

    I reckon it needs the old radiator put back in. Besides looking better you have the added bonus of a little bit more weight over the front.👍
    I also reckon it needs wire spoked wheels to really do it justice...

  • @novicracker1980
    @novicracker1980 26 дней назад +2

    @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage Merlin put the number 99 on it. Its a super Lucky Number.

  • @edwardlincoln5680
    @edwardlincoln5680 24 дня назад

    I've been to the Historics at Laguna Seca, most of the Bugatti's are a light blue. Look like you will be having fun with yours.

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 26 дней назад

    Always an adventure 😀👍

  • @delialusk1
    @delialusk1 24 дня назад

    Nice job!!!!

  • @billcar741
    @billcar741 26 дней назад +2

    00 double nuts