1950's Front Engine Dragster Build (Trimming The Body)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

Комментарии • 62

  • @r1lark
    @r1lark 15 часов назад +1

    That thing looked cool as a coupe! Great '50s Eastern rod look. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the pics Mike.

  • @garygoetz8624
    @garygoetz8624 22 часа назад +1

    Nicely taken shape - can hear this baby turning those slicks 🍩☕️

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  22 часа назад

      Can’t wait. ! I’ll be doing a few street hits in no time. Haha 😂

  • @timothynewkirk2654
    @timothynewkirk2654 23 часа назад +1

    You ARE Driven, to work in an unhealed shop ! She's looking Great ! ...Newk from Kentucky

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  21 час назад

      I had my little heater going but it ran out shortly before I started filming. It’s been damn cold up here. Hoping to have my heat up and running soon.

  • @waynespyker5731
    @waynespyker5731 День назад +2

    Like it's historic photos, especially the '46-'48 front crossmember.
    Merry Christmas to you and family.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад

      @@waynespyker5731 it’s the whole 46-48 chassis. He narrowed it behind the motor to fit under the body. It was pretty wild

  • @mikewinkelman7015
    @mikewinkelman7015 23 часа назад +1

    It just keeps looking better every thing you do to it. It's going to be an old school beauty. Merry Christmas Mike and family.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  23 часа назад

      @@mikewinkelman7015 thanks Mike. Merry Christmas 🎄. Hope you have a wonderful day.

  • @brianvandemortel6710
    @brianvandemortel6710 14 часов назад +1

    Looks a lot better Mike you doing the reviews and giving away the tools is a great thing for your loyal watchers have a nice break and Happy Holidays

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  14 часов назад

      @@brianvandemortel6710 I’m glad you’re okay with it. Thank you. 🙏🏼 Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @eddiereeher7594
    @eddiereeher7594 Минуту назад

    good show.Keep on wrenchin😎👍

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 20 часов назад +1

    Nice Cut Mike Looks totally different Very KOOL Great slideshow at the end of Pictures

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  20 часов назад +1

      Thanks John. I like it a lot better.

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman4543 23 часа назад +1

    Barbara, lookin better all the time Mike, great pics of it before, an all the documents along with it.. sounds like ull have fun spending time with family this Christmas, that's what is all about.Merry Christmas too u an Allie,an the rest of the familys.😎🤙👍✌️

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  23 часа назад

      @@kyleforeman4543 thank you Kyle. Merry Christmas ! 🎄 hope you and the family have a great holiday.

  • @henryverrydt4943
    @henryverrydt4943 17 часов назад +1

    Thanks Mike, enjoying the grinding smells lol. Happy Holidays!

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  16 часов назад

      @@henryverrydt4943 haha. Someone needs to make a feuding smell candle for us guys. 😎🤙🏼

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k День назад +2

    Glad to see your son is coming home!!!..Also the product reviews sound cool also..thanks..-John

  • @EdwardSterritt-k9k
    @EdwardSterritt-k9k День назад +2

    like the winter storage photos nice wrap and looks better cut down have fun with your son

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад

      @@EdwardSterritt-k9k thank you 🙏🏼

  • @papasmodelcarroom8450
    @papasmodelcarroom8450 17 часов назад +1

    WOW Mike it's looking REALLY GOOD. That was some cool old pics 😮😮😮
    Have a great Xmas with the family.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  16 часов назад

      @@papasmodelcarroom8450 merry Christmas 🎄 it’s looks good guys ! Thanks so much

  • @marshallcrank
    @marshallcrank 21 час назад +1

    The car is sweet Mike .I enjoyed the video. And you are very funny. Keep up the great work brother.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  21 час назад

      Thanks for the support. It’s definitely looking better and better. Can’t wait to get to work on the pedals and rear brake setup next. 😎👍🏼

  • @Ecosse57
    @Ecosse57 22 часа назад +1

    "wicked debra"! looking good sir.
    merry christmas, all!

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  21 час назад +1

      Oh she nasty 🤣🤙🏼. Nasty Debra Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @Ecosse57
      @Ecosse57 16 часов назад

      @@ThisOldHotrod 😁

  • @dalewyatt1321
    @dalewyatt1321 День назад +2

    Looks damn cold, best get your heat happening as priority 1.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад +1

      I’m working on it. Maybe Santa will bring me a new one. Haha ❄️ ⛄️

  • @floridian7143
    @floridian7143 14 часов назад +1

    Thanks for sharing!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  14 часов назад

      @@floridian7143 Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @timferriss905
    @timferriss905 22 часа назад +1

    I like it. And the history. I’m glad you have family coming home, it will make the holiday all the more special. All the very best. Tim.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  21 час назад

      I’m looking forward to hitting the relax button. I’ve been pushing at work and in the shop

  • @glennnickerson8438
    @glennnickerson8438 День назад +1

    Don't throw anything away Mike--you'll need it someday!😉

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад +1

      @@glennnickerson8438 haha. Very true.

  • @carlwilliams6312
    @carlwilliams6312 День назад +1

    Looking much much better now , keep up the work , great to see how your building this dragster 👍

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад +1

      @@carlwilliams6312 so much better. Thank you.

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox 15 часов назад +1

    Thanks for another , Brother !

  • @douglasbarnhart3324
    @douglasbarnhart3324 День назад +1

    Thanks Mike looks alot better with the lip off !!! Get that heat running.😂😂😂

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад +1

      @@douglasbarnhart3324 haha I’m trying !

  • @hotrodmyk
    @hotrodmyk 19 часов назад +1

    Interesting seeing the old pictures of the car. Don't know what to say, it was not the prettiest. Anyway, you're coming along nicely. Stay warm and have a Merry Christmas.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  19 часов назад +1

      @@hotrodmyk it was funky. But it’s nice to look back and see what it once was. It must have been a big part of his life to keep it since the 50’s.

  • @davidhyson9910
    @davidhyson9910 День назад +2

    It's a racecar, needs weight reduction! LOL "if anybody needs this..."
    Merry Christmas, Mike and family.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад

      @@davidhyson9910 Merry Christmas to you also. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @Enter-a-name55
    @Enter-a-name55 16 часов назад +1

    Huge difference. So much nicer. Are you going to use the deck lid to make a surround for the driver ?
    Merry Christmas Mike.
    From Canadian Mike.

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  16 часов назад

      @@Enter-a-name55 Canadian Mike ! Thanks brotha ! I sold the decklid. Going to leave it open like it is.

    • @Enter-a-name55
      @Enter-a-name55 16 часов назад

      Maybe just some sheet metal might give it a little more of a finished look. Just my two cents.
      I think it's pretty cool what your building there Mike.

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k День назад +2

    Mike, that is an extremely massive hydraulic press in your shop..where did you find that and have you used it a lot ????

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад +1

      @@Biokemist-o3k it’s from an old ford dealership. It’s a 40 ton press. It’s amazing. I use it all the time.

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k День назад +1

      @@ThisOldHotrod I have a 25 ton press that I found in an elevator repair place that went out of business in a place called Lebanon a couple hours from me..I have to paint it but it works great also..

  • @christopherjohnson4733
    @christopherjohnson4733 День назад +2

    Good morning

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  День назад +1

      @@christopherjohnson4733 good morning to you as well.

  • @JamesBaric
    @JamesBaric 21 час назад +1

    Use the collar you cut off tucked in and down around the tip surround instead of a piece of conduit. You’re going to need more rigidity. Don’t narrow the car leave it be

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  20 часов назад

      Ya that’s an option. Not sure that’s the way I want to go. I’ll have to see how it fits into the body

  • @eustolioramirez2955
    @eustolioramirez2955 9 часов назад +1

    It’s your car make it to please you

  • @billcampana4328
    @billcampana4328 16 часов назад +1

    You ruined it!

    • @ThisOldHotrod
      @ThisOldHotrod  16 часов назад +1

      @@billcampana4328 hahah I know.