'49 Ford Chopped & Widened Placed On a BMW Platform with 62 mm Turbo | Mad Max/Road Warrior Build
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2023
- I've been following along for a few years as John and his friends have built one of the most unique and creative vehicles I've ever seen before. He took a Shoebox '49 Ford body, chopped it, widened it and placed it on a BMW 335i and added a big 62 mm single turbo and this thing rips! It makes over 600 hp, over 500 lbs of torque and looks like something straight out of Mad Max/Road Warrior. Check out Maniacs Garage on RUclips when you get a chance.
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Hey all! I'm John's (the builder) father-in-law. So proud of him, seemingly there is nothing he can't accomplish. Never mentioned, but this build is while John actually runs 3 businesses within his real estate company. Also, this car is the latest in a line of approximately 11 cars he has built. Our john is the best!
It shows, I would enjoy working with him, he seems genuinely a great guy with a super attitude and since of humor, and a wealth of knowledge and driven ambition.
I love the rough almost unfinished look to the car. But the turbo sticking through the hood completely sells it for me. Great creativity and imagination
So creative all around
@@AutotopiaLA 10:07 yeah you are pretty American just like most Americans. Just being completely dumb about what is happening in the rest of the world. A great example of how stupid the average American is and still thinking they live in the best country of the world while it is a third world country with the highest amount of people locked up. Besides that, getting in a car without proper seatbelts and crashing it hard is another example of how shallow and dumb you are…😂 I pity your wife (if you even have one) and more your parents. 😢
Thank you Richard!!
I agree!
Great job with the video guys, and thanks so very much for the love!!! Glad y'all enjoyed it!
Just awesome getting to finally shoot this incredible build!
@@AutotopiaLA 10:07 yeah you are pretty American just like most Americans. Just being completely dumb about what is happening in the rest of the world. A great example of how stupid the average American is and still thinking they live in the best country of the world while it is a third world country with the highest amount of people locked up. Besides that, getting in a car without proper seatbelts and crashing it hard is another example of how shallow and dumb you are…😂 I pity your wife (if you even have one) and more your parents. 😢
Sick car brother this car is up there with the top car builders
@@sneezinhatchthank you!!! Appreciate your support!
Significantly more interesting than the standard LS swap.
Very unique and creative build
Well said! Though we can of course all appreciate a well swapped LS. LOL
You're killing me Sean! I tried to catch these guys when I took my Son out to UTI's Volvo program in Avalon Az. They were busy getting it ready for SEMA, so couldn't do it. Then, three months later when I picked him up, they were at Holley Fuel Fest the Saturday we left, and I didn't even know about it until I got home. I was seriously bummed. I followed the build from I guess about a year into it. This is the true definition of "Build what moves you". Obviously not everybody's cup of tea, but I thought it was just Killer!
Crazy story! I’ve been following this about the same time frame and so glad we finally got to shoot it and I got to drive it! Such a creative cool build
Make sure you say you went to UTI and not that you have one...
@@AutotopiaLA 10:07 yeah you are pretty American just like most Americans. Just being completely dumb about what is happening in the rest of the world. A great example of how stupid the average American is and still thinking they live in the best country of the world while it is a third world country with the highest amount of people locked up. Besides that, getting in a car without proper seatbelts and crashing it hard is another example of how shallow and dumb you are…😂 I pity your wife (if you even have one) and more your parents. 😢
I was born in 1949, my Dad was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force and the first car I remember him having was a 1951 dark maroon red Ford. When he was transferred to Japan in 1954, he had the Ford shipped over there too. So we drove around Japan in our’51 Ford 😊
Very cool
@@AutotopiaLA 10:07 yeah you are pretty American just like most Americans. Just being completely dumb about what is happening in the rest of the world. A great example of how stupid the average American is and still thinking they live in the best country of the world while it is a third world country with the highest amount of people locked up. Besides that, getting in a car without proper seatbelts and crashing it hard is another example of how shallow and dumb you are…😂 I pity your wife (if you even have one) and more your parents. 😢
What a wicked marriage between a Ford and a BMW, so very well done xx
Thank you so much for appreciating the crazy bond!!
This thing is totally rad. It's not a rat rod because it's nicer looking, but it's not a smooth and sanded out car. You can see the welds, and the builder is not worried about making it pretty. You can see the scuffed metal on the body. I don't mean that as a slight in any way. That gives this car character and makes it a beast of it's own. Awesome that this guy did this in his spare time and wasn't afraid to play outside of the box. I would drive this on the daily if I owned it.
I’m with you all the way. Absolutely love the finished yet not finished metal work
Thank you Davivd2! After building counlles customs in the past and going through a 15 year hiatus I really wanted to bring several styles together I had in my head. This is the result. Thanks again for your comment!!
@@ManiacsGarage Dude. It's totally deserved. That ride looks like it could be in a Mad Max movie.
Cool story seems like all the planets aligned for this Sweet ride to come together 👊🏼
That’s what I thought and I know John does
They trully did!.... and the stars too!! LOL
@@AutotopiaLA I hope You are having a Great weekend Brother 👊🏼
@@ManiacsGarage Hey My Friend I hope you are having a Great weekend . I am so beyond tired I thought you wrote and it " Starts " too guess its bedtime Peace from Boston 👊🏼
I love the mega buck shop built cars where a team of pros build mind blowing pieces of art. But a dialed in home built car is always the hands down winner. Normally they will never get credit because there is not a name associated or not big on the show circuit but I will never get tired of seeing them. Thank yall
I agree. So cool seeing something so unique from a “hobbyist” builder
Thanks James!!
That's a pretty fun vision for a street rod. Very cool!
So different and just so cool
Thank you Joseph!!
One of the coolest builds ever
No doubt about it. Pure creativity
Big Dog Ken!! Thank you bro but you know that Boosted Nova is a tough contender!!
Incredible transformation!
Insanely cool what they did
Thank you!!
Best car I ever owned was a BMW. A 2002 BMW 750il that was a beast. It never broke down, MARINE Corps maroon with eagle globe and anchor Florida tag. Marine sticker in the back window. From zero to 100 in 5 seconds flat. Road a drove like it was on rails. That is when those cars were the best of the best. Put 100k miles on it and never once broke down. Today they are trying to get way to much power out of really small motors. I want to see that done and down right brother. Neal APOLLO BEACH FLORIDA SEMPER FI OHHHHHH RAAAAAA
Awesome. Has to be a blast to drive.
Thanks!! It really is but it litteraly stops traffic..... a little scarry sometimes. LOL
Now this is custom unique. Starting as an idea a guy had, he envisioned how it would look yet, without a clue how it would come together... Time, help from friends, determination, and a bit of luck, he built it. Well done John. I'm sure others besides myself, are digg'n your vision. 👍
Thanks Rickey!! The guys and I really appreciate your input! We had so much fun building this!! God bless you man!!
So cool, a some what back yard build bringing friends and creativity together. Awesome Car
The story is as good as the build which is awesome
Thanks Khaba!! Building cars can definitely build lifelong friendships!!
These engines are wildly torquey!
Especially with that big single turbo
It's really fun drivable power!!
@Maniacs Garage one of my favorite builds I've seen!
N54 engines are pretty legit !
A great testament to the tool and die makers 74 to 88years ago, when just 40 years before the 49 was styled and created, the guys were still making horse saddles, mule collars, and wagon wheels. Damn guy- you built a monster. I want one!! Well, dang it , I need a retro moded '37 Ford first. THANKS FOR THE ATE UP RIDE ALONG.! YOU BUILT IT THE WAY YOU WANT IT NOT FOR SOMEONE ELSE.!! GREAT JOB. VERY FUNKY MACHINE AND ONE OF A KIND. I doubt there's another person on the planet that rides in a driver like yours👈
Love it. So clever and, as you said it should be ugly but it's the opposite! With so many fortuitous matching-up in measurements, I would have called it "Serendipity"!
Seems the stars aligned for John and his friends on this magnificent build
Love your comment!! Thank you!!
John and his crew built a bad-ass custom 49 Body BMW. 👍👍👍😁
From the entire Maniac crew, thank you form the bottom of our hearts!!
Your welcome 🤙
rad ride! would definitely go for that side view beer! hahaha 😁😂
Lol! Make it a shorty
Big fan of the 1950 Mercury. Similar to the movie cobra-style vehicle. Tc Shawn stay gold.
This is the kind of build that makes car culture amazing. Roll into a cars and coffee and you won’t stop talking to people the whole time.
I agree. This kind of creativity keeps pushing the hobby
Boy, is your statement true!! I've had many custom cars in my 30 year past and I gotta say that this one is the most attention getting for sure! It's dificult to take it anywhere, but I enjoy every minute of it, especilly talking to people who are not even into cars but are so excited when they see this.
@@ManiacsGarage and that’s what I love about cars. Doesn’t matter if you’re import or domestic, what color you are, nationality, how much money you have….everyone gets along.
I have to admit, when I first saw the thumbnail, I was not too sure I liked the look, but man, after watching the video, I'd drive the hell out of that car! Super cool build, love all the little details! Thanks for showing that car to us, really enjoyed the interview and the ride along.
Thanks for your comment and honesty!! This car is special and it grows on your for sure!! God bless you man!!
I’m more of a modern car guy but this build strikes a core with me because it’s a Frankenstein concept build. I’m down for owning something like this and use it for a weekend drive. See.. if you dream it you can make it happen with vision and dedication. Thank you, I’m inspired 👍👍👍
So cool!! We love it that it inspires you. That was one of our goals when we built it that it would inspire people.
I wonder how much would he sell for @maniacsgarage
Watched it start to finish... fantastic build. Always great videos.. but I love the home grown garage build vibe.
Thanks for watching. It was a long one but deserved the details to be shown. Such a creative approach
@AutotopiaLA you make great videos.. long is good. Not 2 hours but not 15 minutes either.. most people are trying to unplug and enjoy craftsmanship and art.. and someone else paying for it, lol.. trust me your longer form will do very well.
@@JWnFlorida thanks for your input and I love what our new editor is doing for the channel!
Thanks James!! The guys and I are humbled that you would find our build interesting and have been following it on our channel!!
It's funny he was kind of almost embarrassed to open the trunk. I think showing the trunk was an awesome way to show how the two cars meshed together. Cool build!
I thought the same thing. So many crazy cool creative choices made to bring this to life
You are are tottaly right! I have not really show off the trunk before (as I mentioned I was waiting to finish it of with upholstery), but it really does show off the metamorphosis of this car (these two cars) LOL
@@ManiacsGarage Ya for sure. I'm glad you showed it as I'm sure many people are. Such a great build man.
I just built back to stock 1969 AMC AMX 390 XCODE GO PACK group 19 parts, original answer slotline all aluminum mags from group 19, teage wing, Every available option, found a NOS case or r12 FREON that now blows ice could. All numbers match, air shocks in rear, disk breaks in front. Back to hunter green original color. 1970 hood and front medal to keep it cool In FLORIDA heat. Put 1970 fiberglass hood , fenders, bumpers, which is longer the 1969. Painted hood, fender tops, to strip around the windows in MATTE WHITE , plus white AMC Sticker on the back fender. It keeps my car 15 degrees cooler in Florida. Air flow blows also. I like how you think outside of the box. We both did something special. Great job. Semper Fi, Neal APOLLO beach Florida
Sounds like a cool build and more importantly sounds like you are having fun with it!!
That’s a awesome ride 👍👍
Thank you!!
Home builder on a budget and a unique car!... this is where it at!
All the way
Thank you!!
Dude....Jon....that build is AWESOME!!! I so badly would love to rip with you, thats such a cool build🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank you Korey!! Maybe one day.
@@ManiacsGarage absolutely! Well done dude
One of the greatest cars you have shown. The owner did a hell of a job!
I agree all the way here. Certainly the most unique build we’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting
Joe, you are too kind but we so appreciate it!! We had a blast shooting with Autotopia and were humbled that they were interested in our build.
One of the COOLEST builds ive seen. So unique, thats pretty cool
Super humbled by your comment!! Thank you!!
@@ManiacsGarage it's deserved! It's so cool
Its amazing how car builders come up with combinations like this
I love what builders do so guys like me can enjoy them
Thank you Christopher!! Much appreciated!
Bro 😮
if i saw this car in real life i guaranteed i'll pass out
Great job guys ❤
Man that's a great build... props to you, you clearly have a good eye for a great looking car.
John did such a fantastic job along with the folks that helped him build it. So creative
Thanks for your comment!! This build has been brewing in my head (and heart) for many years.
These are my absolute favorite kind of builds! Dude i was smiling the whole video. Fukin awesome!
You, Shawn and I all were smilling through the entire video! LOL I still am every time I rewatch it, wich will be many times. LOL
Love this build!!!!! I just love how far out there it is and everything just works well together
Same thoughts here. Way over the top but it all flows and works
Thanks Dark Knight!! We apprecite your kind words!!
Look, it's a really neat build. Anything from what a gen X kid would want. So cool how things just meshed together. Appreciate it.
Thank you RJ!! We really apprecite your comment!!
This is so impressive, what a build!! So much creativity went into this one...just nuts!. Hats off!!
Insanely creative!
Thank you Tjes R!! We had fun building it and we have even more fun driving it and talking to people about it.
@@ManiacsGarage My daily is a 2002 E39 but my cool cars are my '73 Corvette & '79 Camaro. So, seeing the vid in the Netherlands, I am in awe =) Much respect!
I will always love these builds. This thing is too cool. The owner / builder really cool guy.....love these ones, cool video😊
Thank you Rob!! To be honest we knew the car was going to get a ton of attention, but it's still super humbling to see how much it really does get. We had a great time building it and and even better time driving and showing it! Definitely creates life long friendships!
Awesome! 🔥🔥🔥. Such a bad ass build! What I love most is that he made his own rules…didn’t use the most popular cars to build from, but made it come out just bad ass!!! Loved seeing this one at SEMA and at the Cruise last Sunday!!! 🙌🏼
Same thoughts here Cheech. Rule book in the garage and pure creativity allowed to flow
Thanks for the great comment!! We had a blast shooting this with Shawn and cruising So Cal with it last week!
This car looks like an enjoyable vehicle. I like the fact that you can move from automatic to sequential. I can see myself driving something like this. It is always interesting to see how creative people can get.
Nice one Shawn!
John & crew did an amazing job!! Thx to John for sharing
Cool car
Definitely a creative cool build
Thank you!!
Mad Max to the Max!!! I love custom shoeboxes and this rat is killing it!!!
Mad Max all the way
Thanks!! 👊
A really unique build. They done a great job on it. I enjoyed the video alot. Has always. Car sounded awesome.
Thanksd Hot Rod!! Love your account name!! LOL. We had a blast ripping it to 7400 RPM for this shoot!
What a unique yet badass ride Shawn.
Much appreciated Aaron!!
So cool. It shouldn’t look good, but it really does. Great job!
LOL thank you for your comment!! We agree!
Dude, I was blown away by this car and video. The passion you both had in this video is inspiring, and is why I believe that 90% of the car culture is the best out there, when you can sit and talk about something that is honest just a car or truck but out of that you can make life long friends and Share that passion and love for something, and can create life long memories. What a blessing, much love, and respect 🙏. God bless you all, and keep up the great work and content 👍. Keep dreaming people because beautiful memories are there for the taking.
Bro!! your comments are so inspiring!! The passion you see coming through the vieo is genuine!! It's definitely true for us and from what I know of Shawn, he is as real as it gets. God bless you too, and keep creating those memories!!
@ManiacsGarage brother, what you guys have created with this car is going to have lifelong memories and bring so many people joy. In my mind, that's the name of the game. I know it's just a car, and that is what makes it so spectacular is how just a car can do all that and can bring people closer to one another. I believe that God himself can work through this machine to heal and help people connect, and for me, that is truly a gift that will not stop giving. I will subscribe to your channel right now, God bless you and all the lives you touch. TGBTG.
from behind, kinda looks like the Mad Max version of a TT
Very Mad Max
Yea, you are right! I was wondering why that profile looked familiar and that’s what it is, the TT! Too bad it’s just a T. 🤭🤪🤪
@@JoeMicc1973 lol! Such a cool build these guys did
I could see that!! Good eye!
This has been one of my favorites on this channel. I do like a lot of the others but this is so much more unique. Awesome pick, Shawn!
Thanks!!!
Have seen some killer cars on this channel over the years and this car is no different. Unique, but very badass for sure. You embody all that is a custom car builder. Your creativity, and desire to make the two cars work together no matter what it took is impressive. Congrats!
@ryanmorgan5309 thanks so much. Yes, it was sure a lot of work to get them to work together, but so well worth it in the end!
I know this is 5 months old, but the creativity, and craftsmanship that this gentleman John has done is just inspiring!! This is true hot rodding at its absolute BEST!!
Oh my good lord, what a cool build!!! I love the sound of a V8, but BMW, 2JZ and Barra I6's sound sick. So cool how everything about this build all came together. Such a rad car.
“No one’s asking why I ruined a BMW..” Hilarious!!
Right?!! LOL
I imagine driving up to the Bob’s Big Boy parking lot in Burbank on a Friday night with this thing.
Maybe one day, but for now we will terrorize the streets of Phoenix and Tucson with it for now (and when I say"terrorize" I of course mean "cruise") LOL
@Maniacs Garage - You are a ‘Doctor Frankinstine’ along with your Minions of automotive wizards. Freaking amazing work man.
Pretty Cool Mix of Old and Modern... Sporty and it's Own Look etc. Thanks for Sharing
Now THAT'S an epic ride.
The artistic spirit is in this car. A work of art that should become a movie star.
Thank you for recognizing the potential of this build! I really feel in my spirit that this car will go to places that I even cannot imagine. Movies, maybe? Thanks again!!
@@ManiacsGarage , you're welcome. There are many films where a car is of great importance, like the Peugeot 403 in Columbo, or Kojak's car, a Buick Regal, Mad Max's Pursuit Special (also referred to as the Last of the V8 Interceptors which is basically a Holden Monaro). Etc, etc... I totally see your car in a movie, she has to pass a casting! 🙂Best and thank you. PS : And I do think that you have to try this, what you say in the video here : 13:33. PS : I find everything amazing about this car, I literally love the interior with those red seats. And the front of the car has a real personality (23:16).
In short, she has something out of the ordinary, and her strangeness makes all her charm. "It's Alive!" 🙂
I think this is my favorite build ever, wow
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome vehicle!! Truly awesome!!
Exactly what I thought
Thank you so much!!
This is true hot rodding and creativity, rough cut but still refined. I am in love with this beautiful beast of a build.
ManyThanx Saw This Ride At The Covid Cruise One Sunday! Very Nice!
I'm jaw dropped, so impressed, in love with that car.
Hey, Shawn... been watching the channel for a good while now.
In watching this episode, it made me think, I haven't seen a mercury sled on here yet.
It would be so cool to see an all out custom merc sled chopped, beautiful interior, ford powered.
Great work with this beast, looks insane!👏👏👍❤
Just came across this video and I absolutely love this car! I'm not a fan of Ford or BMW but I'm a fan of this Maniac! 💯
Wow,the transformation from a deadly,boring BMW,to this.
To this!!
I fell on my knees, for this solution to combined to different cars!
Thank you!!
killer looking and original (mostly) design. Love the fuselage steel color
Seen this car at sema a couple of years ago.. Was blew back by the craftsmanship of it.. Great job
This is so unique and wonderful all the way around. Love it!
This is amazingly rad. Thanks guys. Love from the UK ❤️
This is so sick I can't handle it.
I love this build. Pure creative beauty
That's awesome!!! Thanks!!
That BMX handle is just amazing thinking :)
That’s how creative his approach is
Well, we wanted a drift look and had a $10 budget. LOL
One of the coolest builds, so far, on this channel.
Love it, very original. And hella reliable
Incredible car. I love the artistic blemished look. Thanks, "dude' for sharing!
Awesome....Its nothing short of wicked...inspiring...thats what it is...Thank you for sharing ...From South Africa
Thanks John, for some serious creativity. You just know it'll take Shawn at least a week to peel that grin off his face!!!
Coming from a long BMW background (1st car was a '67 BMW 1600 in 1969 & there have been many since then up to a 330xi for the last ten years...), I'm curious about how you got past the iDrive software that ties nearly everything into it. Deleting stuff from the computer's control usually makes them lose their minds. How did you get past that? That sort of thing was soooo much easier in 1949! Really impressive project John, very well done!! 👍
Such a creative cool build and a blast to drive! Still smiling
Super cool build. Its awesome that the car is mostly a newer BMW with a old shell. I want to do something like this with a truck but put in on a car chassis
A chopped 49 was supposed to be my first car until a tree fell on it. The 65 Falcon hardtop was cool, but damn I wanna do one like this!
Terrifically creative build and I'm subbing his chan. Seems like a totally legit human. Thanks for sharing.
Cyber Doc, we will try to not let you down! Thanks for the sub!!
The man has awesome imagination, what a creative build. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Chuck! I feel that God has something for everyone. To some it's creativity. We just have to tap in. Thanks again for your comment!!
Really cool to see the custom car community using a 335i donor more specifically the N54 powerplant!
Brother, You and Your Crew review the Most Rad Rides!!!,and do a Great Job at Bringing it to The Masses!!!,My Fav is that 68 Red Stroker Torino, and that Recent Porsche Blue 65 Fastback Stang!!!
BMW with A Ford emblem on the Hood.. ok I get it😄
So cool and unique
@@AutotopiaLA Shawn what’s unique about this Car????? This is A BMW (aka)… Beamer.. Not A Ford..😆
@@bernandoturner4840 my explanation of “why it’s creative” probably won’t add up since you’re asking so yeah…it’s just a BMW with a Ford emblem on the hood lol
@@AutotopiaLA Shawn… I’m messing with.. Sir you are one of the best in the car industry/car world… never be offended by what I Say… our camp ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️all of your Car Videos.! We can’t wait for the next one..💯😄👻
@@AutotopiaLA Yup! 😉
Ótima construção e conceito, meu sonho de consumo, estilo futurista - retrô, espetacular......
This makes me want to bracket race this weekend!! I absolutely loved this video! I smile from ear to ear the hole time!
She sounds really nice! Beautiful build 💯👍🏿
Super cool build. This is hot rodding boys.
I love it! Midnight blue would be the perfect color.
This is super cool guys!
Thank you so much!!
What an awesome build,I love it 👌 well done !!
Shaun, that car is so far "out there", I just don't know what to think.. hate it? love it? IDK
I know what you mean but personally I love it! Really love the creativity and the story plus it drives great
Sean, this episode is the first time you mention some background on yourself. Musician background? Very cool man, and interesting.
Shawn is one of the coolest and most genuine dudes!! Had a really great time shooting with him!!
So cool, cars make the best art, plus u can drive it
Love the man crush thing going on.
😂👊
Mad Max would be pround. Greetings
That’s the truth!
Thank you!!