Thank y'all so much for watching and commenting! I love it. Please ask anything about this car you want. Please don't anyone think that I have this kind of talent. So many people have helped me build this beautiful car. So much credit belongs to the original owner who completed approximately 80% of the car before I purchased her. Thank you! Nick
Just a Great looking classic car, just love that look. Couldn’t get enough of the original coupe in the movie, went to see that movie 5 times in the first two weeks of it coming out in the theaters. I also own a 32, a three window my dad had built, also I have a 30 pontiac 3 window that i’d like to build with the same look of your car Like I said, can’t get enough of that hotrod vibe.
I NEVER get jealous of anything but im so green right now! What an absolute joy of a vehicle! This is such an iconic status that it desevers awards and recognition on multipule levels! i could play with her throttle linkage for days, this girl is beautiful! Also, did anyone notice the chicken s**t tickets in the passenger door panel?! GREAT GREAT TOUCH! im in love...
Thanks again! Those are original 1962 California traffic tickets. I often wondered if other people were as crazy about this car as I am. Thank you! I've had a tough couple days lately and your comments really made my day. Nick
Very beautiful and faithful tribute to Milner's '32 Ford. Great job! I've built, with more than 80% help from friends and builder shop, a tribute to the Gumball Camaro that Gary Busey drove in the 1976 film "The Gumball Rally". So I know what that feeling is like, and your car is fantastic!
WOW! Outstanding job on this recreation. I see so many folks calling their '32's a Milner Coupe, and they bear no resemblance to the Milner coupe, other than some yellow paint. Your car is a true to form, Milner's coupe!!! Kudo's to you.
You have a real beauty here. I can appreciate the countless hours, cost and skill level to bring this to life. An oldtimer Hot Rod builder myself from 45 years ago, your efforts take me back to the best days of my life. Thanks for video
Thank you so much! It makes me really proud to see those that remember these days. It makes me even more proud to have great builders like you enjoy my simple little videos. Thanks again. Thanks for watching and commenting. You've made my day! Nick
Oh yeah baby! I can't wait for summer. You know I've never taken this thing to a car show? That's definitely on my list too. Take care and keep cruising! Nick
Only problem, and it's well known, is that both cars weren't completely period correct. You also didn't have Summit Racing in 1962 either. The pathway to speed was a lot of trial and error. The only smallblock available in and before 1962 was the 283. But what if Milner, through the "I know a guy who knows this guy" process accidentally builds up a 302 Z28 motor? The stories I have read tell me that the 55 has a 454 and can run 10s. But if it was period correct it might run a massaged 348 or if the builder didn't care about brand loyalty a junkyard 392 Hemi might be under the hood. The scene where Toad gooses the 58 and Falfa replies tells the story...us old gearheads know instantly that there's a really BIG motor in that car! Beautiful build, love to see video this summer on cruise night.
@@spaceflight1019 The duece coupe had a corvette fuel injected 327. Falfa's 55 had a 454. Both cars were linked to Muncie rock crusher 4 speeds. Torque and HP to the 55, but the 32 was much lighter and no doubt faster to the 60'. Rumor was that the Chevy was actually faster but I have no dependable source on that. The scene at the stop light. The "field car" scene for some. When they left the light together it triggered the car crazy in me. Remember the two front ends side by side with both pulling hard? That was it...
@@cureforsale Yes I have the DVD. I just wish I had my copy of "Hot Rod" magazine that featured the car while filming the movie. As I recall the car was on loan from the owner and they went through some sets of tires.
I will never forget the day I saw the movie the first time at the movie theater around the corner from my house. When my friends and I got to my house my brothers friend had a three window coupe that looked just like thatin my drive way😳 😯😍🙃 That is one of my childhood memories I will never forget Thanks for the opportunity to think of it again 👍 VERY NICE CAR ❣
Great car Nick! Again about the garage door a long time ago in the 70s a guy started his car with the garage door closed tripped on something knocked himself out and never woke up. I repair cars for a living and if I start the car I at least crack the door a foot or two so some fresh air gets in
I watched the movie when I was a kid love the way I thought when I left I watched it 40 years later and my girls same feeling but but I had a couple extra fans now
That movie is very special. I've seen it so many times now. It never loses the magic. Thanks for stopping by and passing on the hotrod legacy. My son is 7 and he loves helping me with the hotrod. Happy Holidays!
“ You took the header plugs off, you expecting some action “ Greatest movie car and movie. Love to see a replica with a Man A Fre. ❤️❤️ I know it set you back some for that set up.
I was lucky enough to grow up in the North Bay where the movie was filmed. Some of my classmates worked on those cars. Lots of stories from those days...LOL
That's amazing. Great memories! I've never seen any of the filming locations or cars in person yet! Any cool stories about the Milner Coupe that you remember? Thanks! Nick
Only one concern if it was mine I would open that garage door anytime you fire it up. But it sounds great now. Happy for you that you got all the carb bugs worked out.
Thanks for stopping by! I agree. I only started her up with the garage closed this once for the short video. It definitely isn't safe to do this for any length of time. Thanks! Nick
I couldn’t agree more, I lost a very close friend, we found him at the door, we tried to resuscitate him but it was too late, all he had to do was turn the handle but couldn’t .
@@lorikennard231 That is heart braking! I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for speaking out. Y'all have totally convinced me to never do that again. All the best! Nick
Very cool car. I actually saw the real one at a car show in Seattle Washington one year and Milner was there along with candy Clark signing autograph’s
He remembers correctly. It sure did. More than one person said it ran rough, the clutch was going out, and between filming one of the front fenders fell off! It was quite a tired car at that point. I'm glad it was saved. Thanks for watching and commenting! Nick
@@markrunyon5524 I've definitely heard that. The only one I've known to destroy that statement was the black Graffiti '55. It was a pro built drag car. It was a 12 second masterpiece. Richard Ruth could really build a car. Nick
That's actually a lot nicer than the car in the Movie. We had the one from the movie at our home for a few days and I got to cruise in it with my father who ran George Barris's shop in North Hollywood. The movie car was pretty rough. Looked good in the movie though!
Wow! That's something special. The car looks pretty rough in pictures. Anything special that you remember? I know the interior was torn and smelled pretty bad. Mine has most of the same parts but I'm still working on the patina! Thanks for the great compliment. Nick
@@cureforsale The movie car was painted with lacquer, and it wasn't polished, so it was very dull. All the main cars in that movie were. I was told that's because when filming highly polished cars look dull, but unpolished ones look shiny. Has to do with the lighting is what I was told. It had pretty much nothing done to the interior. The seats were very old. I don't think there was even any carpets in the car, or even a headliner. I was told the chopped top was done by the movie studios in Hollywood, and they did do a nice job on that. They told us they would sell us the car and we agreed to buy it, but then the movie became a huge hit and they decided to keep the car and use it for promotions. We took the car to a McDonald's because they wanted to use it in a commercial, and that was the last ride we took in it.
Thank you so much for the compliment. It was a rollercoaster ride for sure. So much drama! It is so nice to have other people appreciate the time and work involved. Happy Holidays!
After seeing this, I can picture John taking the Headers off before the big race... Double Album Soundtrack was my fav. for years..... Where were you in '62....
My old boss about 15 years ago purchased the1950 Mercury that was in the movie out of a barn and restored it cashed in his 401k to buy it took it to many car shows in Oregon very cool car also. Had been setting for maybe 25 to 30 years needed a light restoration. 👍
@@cureforsale him and his wife were owners of harbor security in Portland Oregon might be able to contact them and their son I think is running the business now and you can get information on the car if he still has it.
Wow, I’m very impressed, as it looks just like the car in the movie! Love it! Congrats on a job well done, and I look forward to seeing your next videos!
Wow. Very good copy of the original. That manifold is a hell of a find. Read recently that tuned right will run with best of 60's hi-po stuff. Test mule for the manufacturer was 63 split window fuelie. This was developed as alternative for equal or more power than that era's fi system. Apparently very few could get factory fi right back in the 60's.
Volkswagen got mechanical fuel injection right on the 1.7L Rabbits. It took cheap, fast microprocessors to make EFI viable in modern cars. GM and Chrysler both tried and failed at fuel injection but the basic principle was sound.
I sure feel that way. I've wanted this car since I first watched the movie with my Dad at age 12. A dream come true. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
That thing needs a lot more camshaft!!!! My uncle built a clone as well but his body was actually a 31 so it has the viser over the windshield an he ditched the fenders with actual front runners and 15” wide sportman pros outback with a 427 BBC with tunnel ram an dual 650 carbs. The thing is insane. I’ve watched his son who is bout the only one insane enough to really let the thing eat and took a guy for a ride who kept saying its basically like how this one is in the video all show and not any real go. He pulled out onto Joy Rd not to far from Woodward ave and its a 5 lane road 2 east bound lanes,2 west bound lanes and a center turning lane and turned that thing loose an literally skated from curb to curb using all 5 lanes to keep it under somewhat control. Needless to say when they pulled back into the doughnut shop an the guy got his knees where actually chartering together and never said the car is just a show car. I mean its 2100 pound car and its a iron block and head so 80% of that weight is drivetrain and the motor hasn’t ever been dynoed but its safe to say its around the 600 horsepower range and no doubt just bout the same in the torque department,so when take into count the weight to HP is insane and its just ridiculous but hands down out of all my uncles cars as well as my fathers 64 Chevy II,it’s easily my favorite as its just fun to see let alone ride in and even though its nature is very manageable to cruise.
Very nice. Most accurate clone I've seen so far. I'd like to some day sit down and build an RC car of Milner's Coupe but, sadly I've had trouble finding anyone who makes a lexan body like this. RC drag racing is a growing trend and I'd really like to get in on it. Not that I wouldn't like to have a real '32 5 window but, I just don't see me ever having a budget for that. What's it run in the quarter?
Thanks for the compliment. I love RC cars. That would be an awesome creation. If you ever get a chance to build one I would love to see videos of it! We haven't had a chance to bring the car out to the strip. Hopefully soon! Thanks again! Nick
Love that car, I don't want to be the one, but working as a mechanic in a shop for 45+ years, my pet peeve is someone starting a car not seated in the driving position. I have seen too many cars run through back walls of shops, or out a closed door. Sorry had to vent. That being said good video.
Great car! The four plastic tubing fuel lines make me feel uneasy, though. I would prefer to see plain or braided steel tubing. Wouldn't want you to have an accident.
I completely agree. Those are one of my favorite parts of the car. I do watch them closely. They are made from a space age fuel specific plastic used in racing applications. The manufacturer said they will never dry and crack but I'm still suspicious. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
I love that movie , I have so much stuff , die casts , 2 lithographs , I know every line , I went to Petaluma for the car show & walk around the location were they filmed, been down to Modesto for there big show & G. Lucas was grand marshal!!!!!, I had even to Skywalker a few times & never meet the man 😞. But it’s ok I’ve been there !!
Awesome! Living in Arkansas I have never gotten to do any of that. So cool! I haven't taken this thing to it's first car show yet. Y'all will definitely be along for the ride!
Jeff, the car in the movie had the motor exactly as he has it here. All the way down to the correct fuel line for early in the movie. You'd be hard pressed to find a closer to the original movie car replica.
@@davidkeeton6716 But dreaming to try! Modern motors are better anyway! I wish to win the lottery and play with these toys. But I'll have to leave it to the Rich boys. If I ever get my hands on em I'd get real lol..
BEAUTIFUL. I've always loved the film, and truly love John Milner - he reminds me of my dad and how he grew up. This car is on my bucket list - one of these days soon I may start the journey towards acquiring one. Fantastic job on this! Subscribed to the channel! Does John actually have that as a key ring/tag? Was it from More American Graffiti? (I drive a 2019 Golf R - with 'THX 0138 as my plate, THX 138 was already taken :P )
Nice! I definitely feel the same way about the car. To me it is a time machine! That key tag was supposedly on the keys during and shortly after filming! Thanks again brother. God Bless and take care. Nick
@@cureforsale Cool! I'll have to seek one out and add it to my Milner set (piston gear shift, replica plate, Milner Racing Team t-shirt) Thanks for the reply, and stay strong in the days ahead with your son!
No they weren't on this car. Yes, it is dangerous. It is something that I have to watch very carefully. Any engine fire and it all goes up in flames. But it is Movie correct so go figure. Thanks! Nick
Was a great movie down here in Aus also. Beautiful job on the car, something you should be rightly proud of. Love the very mild/standard nature of the engine, makes for easy driveability and reliability. I imagine you would need a grinectomy after every drive in her.
im late but id like to ask is that an exact copy of the movie car im thinking of doing a fiberglass replica build but not sure i want an exact replica of the movie car im thinking of a 351 windsor between the rails and a 9 inch rear end out back i already have both in my posession
Not on the movie car! It is a little pouch that was added to the lower passenger side door panel. Yes mine is there and yes it is filled with original 1962 California tickets. Thanks for watching and commenting! Nick
Of course not, but the American Graffiti Coupe did in the 1973 film. That is why I have one on mine. Good catch! That isn't quite period correct for 1962.
The movie’s time frame was late summer of 62 . GM cars in 63 line up had alternators so the fall of 62. I know Plymouth had alternators starting on some 1960 models also Studebaker on taxis and police cars in 60 , so they were out there in the early 60’s
@@joebarber4030 Yes it was technically within the time frame. Often in hotrodding history it has taken a few years for new developments to be adopted by the hotrod community. Therefore, most people believe that alternators didn't show up on the average guys hotrod until a couple years later when they were more commonly accepted and available as replacement parts. For me it wasn't as important as replicating the movie car precisely. Correct or incorrect. It was an alternator for me! Thanks for watching and commenting! Nick
@@cureforsale Way back then, and we know Milner was friends with the local junkyard owner (at least his dogs!), there was a lot of "look at what just came in" and hot rodders used what was available and cheap or free.
this car must be the most copied movie hot rod ever. even Jeff Beck had a copy of it after trying to buy the actual car from the studio before it was eventually auctioned off. Jeff Beck btw was a totally hands on gearhead and self-taught himself both bodywork and mechanics. RIP Jeff Beck.
Those are aluminum ones that were custom made to look identical to the original film plates. I probably should but I refuse to remove them and run typical license plates.
It is a later 1965 Chevy 327. It is the same engine year and set up as found currently in the movie car. Some people believe that the engine has been changed since filming. I do not. Mine also has camel hump 2.02 heads as featured on the movie car. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@dogsense3773Yes There are many Milners out there. We could have our own car show just for clones! Oh well, this one is mine and hopefully others enjoy seeing it half as much as I do.
Milner's car through entire movie the driver door sagged. If you look at the body line. Either he couldn't get it to close properly or it wouldn't. The passenger door had a hole for a key lock
Great replica ! I have suscribed and your videos will provide me with valuable reference material . As a hobby I build model cars and one day will build the Milner Coupe . I have started with a 1/25th scale kit body and chopped the top. I have the Revell and Franklin mint diecast , well as aftermarket parts for my build . One question I have , which I may already know the answer . What color is the color on your replica ? Some articles I have read about the real car had said GM Canary Yellow , some say it was a custom mix. It looks very close to GM Sunflower Yellow used in the early 70's. Any help greatly appreciated . I have two older videos on my channel where I started my build on the model . Thanks and take care . Billy M.
Hello! Thanks for subscribing. Officially the color of this car is: DuPont #5248A which is a 1972 Corvette Canary yellow, Centari enamel. The original painter of the car (Orlandi's Paint and Fender) stated that he just mixed up some left over yellow paint he found in the shop. This was the majority of the color according to the original guy who painted the car for the movie, Mr. Orlandi. Thanks and please let me know if I can help with anything else. Nick
@@RCnAZ-y3z Yeah , but better than Field Car . I actually found a supplier of 2oz. pre-thinned paints for model car use. While he did explain exactly what it was , he had it labeled Milner Yellow . I acquired a bottle with order of paints for other models as well .
@@MrBillyVega I've still got the one I built in the 70's in pieces in a box. Used maybe Testors yellow on it. It won a lot of local contests back than. The one's I see today are more perfect copy of the car. My old one is best of what was available to use at time in the kit's used.
Thank y'all so much for watching and commenting! I love it. Please ask anything about this car you want. Please don't anyone think that I have this kind of talent. So many people have helped me build this beautiful car. So much credit belongs to the original owner who completed approximately 80% of the car before I purchased her. Thank you! Nick
Just a Great looking classic car, just love that look. Couldn’t get enough of the original coupe in the movie, went to see that movie 5 times in the first two weeks of it coming out in the theaters. I also own a 32, a three window my dad had built, also I have a 30 pontiac 3 window that i’d like to build with the same look of your car Like I said, can’t get enough of that hotrod vibe.
@@joebarber4030 Sounds like your family has quite the hotrod legacy. Thanks for the compliment. Have a great weekend! Nick
Ford Coupe with a Chevy motor 😊
This car single handedly got me into cars as a child. Thank you for preserving it!
Me too! This was the car that started it all. Thanks so much for the compliment.
Same here....
One of the best car movies of all time
Absolutely!
That's my ultimate dream car. I just watched both American Graffiti movies again. My second choice would be the field car.
MAN THATS MY FAVORITE CAR OF ALL TIMES
Thank you!
Growing up I love that movie and that has to be one of the best movie cars around God Bless America
I love those times! Thanks. Nick
I NEVER get jealous of anything but im so green right now! What an absolute joy of a vehicle! This is such an iconic status that it desevers awards and recognition on multipule levels! i could play with her throttle linkage for days, this girl is beautiful! Also, did anyone notice the chicken s**t tickets in the passenger door panel?! GREAT GREAT TOUCH! im in love...
Thanks again! Those are original 1962 California traffic tickets. I often wondered if other people were as crazy about this car as I am. Thank you! I've had a tough couple days lately and your comments really made my day. Nick
Very beautiful and faithful tribute to Milner's '32 Ford. Great job! I've built, with more than 80% help from friends and builder shop, a tribute to the Gumball Camaro that Gary Busey drove in the 1976 film "The Gumball Rally". So I know what that feeling is like, and your car is fantastic!
hey gumball rally is here to see on youtube for free in case you didnt already know
@@GeorgiaRidgerunner Thank you! I've owned a DVD copy of it for nearly 20 years.
@@altforce44 id honestly never heard of it also stroker ace is here to see as well as the 1997 remake of vanishing point
WOW! Outstanding job on this recreation. I see so many folks calling their '32's a Milner Coupe, and they bear no resemblance to the Milner coupe, other than some yellow paint. Your car is a true to form, Milner's coupe!!! Kudo's to you.
Thanks for appreciating all the hard work. Most people can't see it. Thanks. Have a great weekend. Nick
Iconic car and a very cool build! Well done sir!
Thank you! Very much appreciated.
You have a real beauty here. I can appreciate the countless hours, cost and skill level to bring this to life. An oldtimer Hot Rod builder myself from 45 years ago, your efforts take me back to the best days of my life. Thanks for video
Thank you so much! It makes me really proud to see those that remember these days. It makes me even more proud to have great builders like you enjoy my simple little videos. Thanks again. Thanks for watching and commenting. You've made my day! Nick
What a beautiful piece of machinery
I'd be out looking for a very wicked 55 Chevy with that beast.
Oh yeah baby! I can't wait for summer. You know I've never taken this thing to a car show? That's definitely on my list too. Take care and keep cruising! Nick
Only problem, and it's well known, is that both cars weren't completely period correct. You also didn't have Summit Racing in 1962 either. The pathway to speed was a lot of trial and error.
The only smallblock available in and before 1962 was the 283. But what if Milner, through the "I know a guy who knows this guy" process accidentally builds up a 302 Z28 motor?
The stories I have read tell me that the 55 has a 454 and can run 10s. But if it was period correct it might run a massaged 348 or if the builder didn't care about brand loyalty a junkyard 392 Hemi might be under the hood.
The scene where Toad gooses the 58 and Falfa replies tells the story...us old gearheads know instantly that there's a really BIG motor in that car!
Beautiful build, love to see video this summer on cruise night.
@@spaceflight1019 Absolutely. 100% correct. More videos soon. I can't wait for summer cruising too! Thanks. Nick
@@spaceflight1019 The duece coupe had a corvette fuel injected 327. Falfa's 55 had a 454. Both cars were linked to Muncie rock crusher 4 speeds. Torque and HP to the 55, but the 32 was much lighter and no doubt faster to the 60'. Rumor was that the Chevy was actually faster but I have no dependable source on that. The scene at the stop light. The "field car" scene for some. When they left the light together it triggered the car crazy in me. Remember the two front ends side by side with both pulling hard? That was it...
Forgot to add that the coupe had a Ford 9" w/ 456 gears, the 55 a Dana 60, I heard 411 but I'm not 100 % sure on the Chevy.
Your reality is my fantasy, I hope to be able to follow in your footsteps. Congratulations on a beautiful piece of art!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Wow the Milner Coupe is one of my all time favorite cars!
Mine too! Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great week! Nick
Another great is the 1934 Ford in "The California Kid" with Martin Sheen.
@@mhammer5 I love that car! Beautiful black with flames. Sweet!
@@cureforsale Yes I have the DVD. I just wish I had my copy of "Hot Rod" magazine that featured the car while filming the movie. As I recall the car was on loan from the owner and they went through some sets of tires.
I will never forget the day I saw the movie the first time at the movie theater around the corner from my house. When my friends and I got to my house my brothers friend had a three window coupe that looked just like thatin my drive way😳 😯😍🙃
That is one of my childhood memories I will never forget
Thanks for the opportunity to think of it again 👍
VERY NICE CAR ❣
Nice! Awesome memories.
Beautiful car Nick, dream come true type of ride, enjoy it safely.
Thanks so much! Stop by for a visit anytime.
Really beautiful old car! American Graffiti is my all time favorite movie! Lots of great looking cars but John’s car is the star of the show for me!
Thanks so much! Nick
Great car Nick! Again about the garage door a long time ago in the 70s a guy started his car with the garage door closed tripped on something knocked himself out and never woke up. I repair cars for a living and if I start the car I at least crack the door a foot or two so some fresh air gets in
Good call. That is a really good preventative measure. I will definitely follow that rule from now on. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
I watched the movie when I was a kid love the way I thought when I left I watched it 40 years later and my girls same feeling but but I had a couple extra fans now
That movie is very special. I've seen it so many times now. It never loses the magic. Thanks for stopping by and passing on the hotrod legacy. My son is 7 and he loves helping me with the hotrod. Happy Holidays!
“ You took the header plugs off, you expecting some action “ Greatest movie car and movie. Love to see a replica with a Man A Fre. ❤️❤️ I know it set you back some for that set up.
Oh yeah. The main thing was the time and expert help spent tuning it. Thanks for the compliment. Keep watching! Nick
I was lucky enough to grow up in the North Bay where the movie was filmed.
Some of my classmates worked on those cars. Lots of stories from those days...LOL
That's amazing. Great memories! I've never seen any of the filming locations or cars in person yet! Any cool stories about the Milner Coupe that you remember? Thanks! Nick
What a beautiful machine!!!
Thank you so much!
Only one concern if it was mine I would open that garage door anytime you fire it up. But it sounds great now. Happy for you that you got all the carb bugs worked out.
Thanks for stopping by! I agree. I only started her up with the garage closed this once for the short video. It definitely isn't safe to do this for any length of time. Thanks! Nick
I couldn’t agree more, I lost a very close friend, we found him at the door, we tried to resuscitate him but it was too late, all he had to do was turn the handle but couldn’t .
@@lorikennard231 That is heart braking! I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for speaking out. Y'all have totally convinced me to never do that again. All the best! Nick
I'm on my 3rd DvD I watch that movie some many times lol
sounds pretty stock. NICE SMOOTH IDLE! What an awesome piece of nostalgia!!
It is much better in person. Thanks! Nick
Nice car and great job! Loved the movie too.
Thanks! Much appreciated. Nick
What a beauty. I'd give up a few body parts to own that.
Thank you! It definitely took some time off my life getting this thing going. Hahaha....
Very cool car. I actually saw the real one at a car show in Seattle Washington one year and Milner was there along with candy Clark signing autograph’s
Very nice! I've never seen the movie car in person. Someday!
I met 'Milner' at a car show in Florida. I asked him about driving the car in American Graffiti. He said it drove like crap. Still a very cool car.
He remembers correctly. It sure did. More than one person said it ran rough, the clutch was going out, and between filming one of the front fenders fell off! It was quite a tired car at that point. I'm glad it was saved.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Nick
From what I"ve alway"s read,most movie cars look good but their usually junk.
@@markrunyon5524 I've definitely heard that. The only one I've known to destroy that statement was the black Graffiti '55. It was a pro built drag car. It was a 12 second masterpiece. Richard Ruth could really build a car. Nick
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! TOTALLY AWESOME TRIBUTE CAR!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Thank you so much! Please follow along. All the best. Nick
Hats off to the builder,what a beauty! !! 😊
Thanks! We are all really blessed. This drama show finally worked out. More fun to follow I'm sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
That's actually a lot nicer than the car in the Movie. We had the one from the movie at our home for a few days and I got to cruise in it with my father who ran George Barris's shop in North Hollywood. The movie car was pretty rough. Looked good in the movie though!
Wow! That's something special. The car looks pretty rough in pictures. Anything special that you remember? I know the interior was torn and smelled pretty bad. Mine has most of the same parts but I'm still working on the patina!
Thanks for the great compliment. Nick
@@cureforsale The movie car was painted with lacquer, and it wasn't polished, so it was very dull. All the main cars in that movie were. I was told that's because when filming highly polished cars look dull, but unpolished ones look shiny. Has to do with the lighting is what I was told. It had pretty much nothing done to the interior. The seats were very old. I don't think there was even any carpets in the car, or even a headliner. I was told the chopped top was done by the movie studios in Hollywood, and they did do a nice job on that. They told us they would sell us the car and we agreed to buy it, but then the movie became a huge hit and they decided to keep the car and use it for promotions. We took the car to a McDonald's because they wanted to use it in a commercial, and that was the last ride we took in it.
@@TheOzarkExplorer Outstanding memories. Thank you so much!
Love the color absolutly beautiful 👍👍👍
Thanks!
What a great clone! A+
Thank you so much for the compliment. It was a rollercoaster ride for sure. So much drama! It is so nice to have other people appreciate the time and work involved. Happy Holidays!
After seeing this, I can picture John taking the Headers off before the big race... Double Album Soundtrack was my fav. for years..... Where were you in '62....
This is incredible
Thanks so much!
Loved the film. The girl in the white thunderbird 😍👌👌 Then there was wolf man Jack, what a voice. Damn, I was born in the wrong era
Me too! Oh hell yeah!
My old boss about 15 years ago purchased the1950 Mercury that was in the movie out of a barn and restored it cashed in his 401k to buy it took it to many car shows in Oregon very cool car also. Had been setting for maybe 25 to 30 years needed a light restoration. 👍
Very nice! I'd love to see more of that car.
@@cureforsale him and his wife were owners of harbor security in Portland Oregon might be able to contact them and their son I think is running the business now and you can get information on the car if he still has it.
@@joefurrer5428Nice! Hopefully I'll see it someday. Thanks. Have a great weekend.
Wow, I’m very impressed, as it looks just like the car in the movie! Love it! Congrats on a job well done, and I look forward to seeing your next videos!
Thank you so much! We'll have more driving videos soon! Nick
@@cureforsale cool! 👍👍
Sweet ride , love the 5 window
Thanks! Have a great weekend!
That's badass I'd have to many speeding tickets!😂
Oh yeah! Thanks so much. Nick
There's about thirty of these cars in America, and six in California thanks!
Oh yeah. We should all get together and compare notes. Maybe even crown a king!
Wow. Very good copy of the original. That manifold is a hell of a find. Read recently that tuned right will run with best of 60's hi-po stuff. Test mule for the manufacturer was 63 split window fuelie. This was developed as alternative for equal or more power than that era's fi system. Apparently very few could get factory fi right back in the 60's.
That sounds correct. The were pretty darn fast based on all accounts I've heard.
Volkswagen got mechanical fuel injection right on the 1.7L Rabbits. It took cheap, fast microprocessors to make EFI viable in modern cars. GM and Chrysler both tried and failed at fuel injection but the basic principle was sound.
%100 cool! Nice job!
Thanks so much!
Nice Car Nick!
Thank You! Happy Holidays!
all ways like the way this car was done the perfect hot rod
I sure feel that way. I've wanted this car since I first watched the movie with my Dad at age 12. A dream come true. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
Thanks for uploading this
Absolutely! My pleasure.
Such a cool machine.
Thank you!
Beautiful car thanks for the video!
Thanks so much!
Very cool brother 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thank you!
So cool brother 😎 I am working on one
Wow! I'd love to see it.
Great car, enjoy !
Thank you! Any questions?
Love the car and what a movie iconic car
Thanks so much!
That thing needs a lot more camshaft!!!! My uncle built a clone as well but his body was actually a 31 so it has the viser over the windshield an he ditched the fenders with actual front runners and 15” wide sportman pros outback with a 427 BBC with tunnel ram an dual 650 carbs. The thing is insane. I’ve watched his son who is bout the only one insane enough to really let the thing eat and took a guy for a ride who kept saying its basically like how this one is in the video all show and not any real go. He pulled out onto Joy Rd not to far from Woodward ave and its a 5 lane road 2 east bound lanes,2 west bound lanes and a center turning lane and turned that thing loose an literally skated from curb to curb using all 5 lanes to keep it under somewhat control. Needless to say when they pulled back into the doughnut shop an the guy got his knees where actually chartering together and never said the car is just a show car. I mean its 2100 pound car and its a iron block and head so 80% of that weight is drivetrain and the motor hasn’t ever been dynoed but its safe to say its around the 600 horsepower range and no doubt just bout the same in the torque department,so when take into count the weight to HP is insane and its just ridiculous but hands down out of all my uncles cars as well as my fathers 64 Chevy II,it’s easily my favorite as its just fun to see let alone ride in and even though its nature is very manageable to cruise.
Sounds like your Uncle built a great car. All the best. Nick
WOW thanks, I never knew how to start a car before /s
Glad you learned something. I'm always happy to help. Thanks. Nick
I seen it and took a pic. I've lost that pic proving I was there. Wish I could get that pic back.
I bet. That would be gold. So cool. Thanks.
Wow! Actual real hotrod history. Love to know what Harrison Ford thought about driving it.
Thanks. Harrison drove the '55. It was a great car. Everyone pretty much hated this car. No one could get it to run properly during filming.
Wow nice play by play
Thanks. I've got a voice and face for radio!
Very nice. Most accurate clone I've seen so far. I'd like to some day sit down and build an RC car of Milner's Coupe but, sadly I've had trouble finding anyone who makes a lexan body like this. RC drag racing is a growing trend and I'd really like to get in on it. Not that I wouldn't like to have a real '32 5 window but, I just don't see me ever having a budget for that. What's it run in the quarter?
Thanks for the compliment. I love RC cars. That would be an awesome creation. If you ever get a chance to build one I would love to see videos of it! We haven't had a chance to bring the car out to the strip. Hopefully soon! Thanks again! Nick
That be a real cool car to have
Thanks. It is a ton of fun. Nick
Uh Nick....the front end of this ...THING you're driving here looks a little low 😄LOVE IT! What I would give for a ride...
Fair enough!
Love that car, I don't want to be the one, but working as a mechanic in a shop for 45+ years, my pet peeve is someone starting a car not seated in the driving position. I have seen too many cars run through back walls of shops, or out a closed door. Sorry had to vent. That being said good video.
You are right! I really appreciate you contacting me. I never thought of it that way. I sure won't forget the lesson now! Thanks. Nick
@@cureforsale After reading my comment, I feel bad, I didn't mean to sound condescending. I really do like your car.
@@sixinarow1 No worries. I knew where you were coming from.... It's all good my hot rod kin!
Great car! The four plastic tubing fuel lines make me feel uneasy, though. I would prefer to see plain or braided steel tubing. Wouldn't want you to have an accident.
I completely agree. Those are one of my favorite parts of the car. I do watch them closely. They are made from a space age fuel specific plastic used in racing applications. The manufacturer said they will never dry and crack but I'm still suspicious. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
@@cureforsale Tygon I assume.
@@mikerieck306 I believe so.
Man-O-Fre intake the best
They are really cool! Thanks.
"Okay, Toad, we'll take 'em all. We'll take 'em
Hell yeah! Thanks. Nick
I love that movie , I have so much stuff , die casts , 2 lithographs , I know every line , I went to Petaluma for the car show & walk around the location were they filmed, been down to Modesto for there big show & G. Lucas was grand marshal!!!!!, I had even to Skywalker a few times & never meet the man 😞. But it’s ok
I’ve been there !!
Awesome! Living in Arkansas I have never gotten to do any of that. So cool! I haven't taken this thing to it's first car show yet. Y'all will definitely be along for the ride!
Love it . i did a. Clone of diry mary crazy larry 69 charger .but I need to put it on you tube yet
You should. That would be great to see. Thanks! Nick
Not unappreciated Just no flat head motor. Neat build just Id want a true flat head to make the build..Modern is cool but real is real...
I love a good Ford engine but just not in this car. As they say....Ford makes it but Chevy shakes it!
Jeff, the car in the movie had the motor exactly as he has it here. All the way down to the correct fuel line for early in the movie. You'd be hard pressed to find a closer to the original movie car replica.
@@davidkeeton6716 But dreaming to try! Modern motors are better anyway! I wish to win the lottery and play with these toys. But I'll have to leave it to the Rich boys. If I ever get my hands on em I'd get real lol..
Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much!
BEAUTIFUL.
I've always loved the film, and truly love John Milner - he reminds me of my dad and how he grew up.
This car is on my bucket list - one of these days soon I may start the journey towards acquiring one.
Fantastic job on this! Subscribed to the channel!
Does John actually have that as a key ring/tag? Was it from More American Graffiti?
(I drive a 2019 Golf R - with 'THX 0138 as my plate, THX 138 was already taken :P )
Nice! I definitely feel the same way about the car. To me it is a time machine! That key tag was supposedly on the keys during and shortly after filming! Thanks again brother. God Bless and take care. Nick
@@cureforsale Cool! I'll have to seek one out and add it to my Milner set (piston gear shift, replica plate, Milner Racing Team t-shirt) Thanks for the reply, and stay strong in the days ahead with your son!
@@hellboy1976 Absolutely! Thanks so much. Nick
Nice. The fuel lines were not braided or anything back then? Is that dangerous?
No they weren't on this car. Yes, it is dangerous. It is something that I have to watch very carefully. Any engine fire and it all goes up in flames. But it is Movie correct so go figure. Thanks! Nick
Was a great movie down here in Aus also. Beautiful job on the car, something you should be rightly proud of. Love the very mild/standard nature of the engine, makes for easy driveability and reliability. I imagine you would need a grinectomy after every drive in her.
Absolutely! Thanks for the great compliment. Hope y'all are doing well "Down Under"!
@@cureforsale Thankyou, yes. Cheers.
That is my all time favorite vehicle! Where were you in '32? It is a dream car for sure, how much is it? Thank you for sharing it 😊
Thanks. This clone cost about 90k. Much love. Nick
Soooooo beautiful
Thanks! Have a great weekend!
Nice
Thanks so much!
THE AMRICAN GRAFITTI MILLNER HOT ROD CUPE
For sure! Thanks.
Note the license plate: THX 1138. George Lucas’s directorial debut.
Absolutely right!
nice!
im late but id like to ask is that an exact copy of the movie car im thinking of doing a fiberglass replica build but not sure i want an exact replica of the movie car im thinking of a 351 windsor between the rails and a 9 inch rear end out back
i already have both in my posession
No glove compartment full o tickets?
Not on the movie car! It is a little pouch that was added to the lower passenger side door panel. Yes mine is there and yes it is filled with original 1962 California tickets. Thanks for watching and commenting! Nick
nice car i always run my v8s with the garage door down to
Apparently it's not too safe. I'm learning more everyday.
Milners '32 is as much a movie star to me as the original barris batmobile. Or John Wayne, Clint Eastwood .or Charles Bronson.
Oh yeah! Thanks so much! I absolutely think of him as a real person. So much a part of my life.
All the best! Nick
@@cureforsale
Thank you for sharing.
Got the header plugs off eh , you expecting some action? Yea. Some punk is lookin for me.
💯👍🥂🎄😎🇺🇲
Did GM even have a alternator on a passenger in 1962 ? I don't thin so Lucy. They did have them on their larger trucks in 1961.
Of course not, but the American Graffiti Coupe did in the 1973 film. That is why I have one on mine. Good catch! That isn't quite period correct for 1962.
The movie’s time frame was late summer of 62 . GM cars in 63 line up had alternators so the fall of 62. I know Plymouth had alternators starting on some 1960 models also Studebaker on taxis and police cars in 60 , so they were out there in the early 60’s
@@joebarber4030 Yes it was technically within the time frame. Often in hotrodding history it has taken a few years for new developments to be adopted by the hotrod community. Therefore, most people believe that alternators didn't show up on the average guys hotrod until a couple years later when they were more commonly accepted and available as replacement parts.
For me it wasn't as important as replicating the movie car precisely. Correct or incorrect. It was an alternator for me! Thanks for watching and commenting! Nick
@@cureforsale Way back then, and we know Milner was friends with the local junkyard owner (at least his dogs!), there was a lot of "look at what just came in" and hot rodders used what was available and cheap or free.
Was that car at the rod run in pigeon forge TN 2021?
No. That was a friend of mine. Thanks.
Is this car in Pahrump Nevada by chance because if not it’s clone is here for sure. ?
No. I'm located in Tontitown Arkansas. Nick
this car must be the most copied movie hot rod ever. even Jeff Beck had a copy of it after trying to buy the actual car from the studio before it was eventually auctioned off. Jeff Beck btw was a totally hands on gearhead and self-taught himself both bodywork and mechanics. RIP Jeff Beck.
I notice the custom licences plate
Those are aluminum ones that were custom made to look identical to the original film plates. I probably should but I refuse to remove them and run typical license plates.
What kind of valve covers do you have on the coupe?
I want that car
Thanks! I has been a tough journey but a real dream come true for me too. Have a great week! Nick
Love the ride but what power plant is that?
Thanks
Thanks. It's a 1966 Chevy 327. It has the Fuelie 2.02 heads. Also known as Camel Humps.
@@cureforsale thanks for that Nicholas, look after that beautiful car!
@@justicelut Will do. Thank you so much!
Is your chevy V8 motor a 283ci of the time or later 327ci
It is a later 1965 Chevy 327. It is the same engine year and set up as found currently in the movie car. Some people believe that the engine has been changed since filming. I do not. Mine also has camel hump 2.02 heads as featured on the movie car. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Should OPEN the garage door! Carbon Monoxide ??
Absolutely! I realized that now. I'm not risking that again. Thanks. Nick
I think the real Milner car spent time in Wichita Ks. But I never saw it while it was here.
Yes. I believe it did. Thanks for watching and commenting. Nick
There's thirty of these cars in America
@@dogsense3773Yes There are many Milners out there. We could have our own car show just for clones! Oh well, this one is mine and hopefully others enjoy seeing it half as much as I do.
Milner's car through entire movie the driver door sagged. If you look at the body line. Either he couldn't get it to close properly or it wouldn't. The passenger door had a hole for a key lock
Is that the actual car from the movie?
Great replica ! I have suscribed and your videos will provide me with valuable reference material . As a hobby I build model cars and one day will build the Milner Coupe . I have started with a 1/25th scale kit body and chopped the top. I have the Revell and Franklin mint diecast , well as aftermarket parts for my build . One question I have , which I may already know the answer . What color is the color on your replica ? Some articles I have read about the real car had said GM Canary Yellow , some say it was a custom mix. It looks very close to GM Sunflower Yellow used in the early 70's. Any help greatly appreciated . I have two older videos on my channel where I started my build on the model . Thanks and take care . Billy M.
Hello! Thanks for subscribing. Officially the color of this car is: DuPont #5248A which is a 1972 Corvette Canary yellow, Centari enamel.
The original painter of the car (Orlandi's Paint and Fender) stated that he just mixed up some left over yellow paint he found in the shop. This was the majority of the color according to the original guy who painted the car for the movie, Mr. Orlandi. Thanks and please let me know if I can help with anything else. Nick
The actual paint mix colors are a mix of piss yellow and puke green.
@@RCnAZ-y3z Oh yeah! Those are the technical names...
@@RCnAZ-y3z Yeah , but better than Field Car . I actually found a supplier of 2oz. pre-thinned paints for model car use. While he did explain exactly what it was , he had it labeled Milner Yellow . I acquired a bottle with order of paints for other models as well .
@@MrBillyVega I've still got the one I built in the 70's in pieces in a box. Used maybe Testors yellow on it. It won a lot of local contests back than. The one's I see today are more perfect copy of the car. My old one is best of what was available to use at time in the kit's used.
Is this the original car milner drove....
Did anyone else see the tickets in the door? 😂
Is that an Alternater instead of a generator 😉
Yes. An early GM alternator was used on the movie car. Not really 1962 but close.