269 MPH CHEVY II !!!

Follow along as we make history with the fastest Chevy II! Buzz’s Bomber! We changed up the injector, strengthen the body to handle speeds over 260 miles an hour and made Chevy II history!

[@ralphsajkowski9002]

Without a doubt, THE MOST INTERESTING DRAG RACE VIDEOS. PERIOD!! How stuff works and the real life outcome, when you change something. Well done!

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

Also, that fabricobbled lathework...that there is the mark of a group of truly talented and capable masters of their element. Everyone thinks I'm wild when I rock this type of value engineering in the garage. You gotta use the tools to their fullest potential, when you improvise wild stuff you damn sure justify the utility of your trailer loadout. Hell yeah, guys!

[@cabinbills6743]

Let’s Go Brandon

[@myownidenity4955]

My dad just retired as a machinist. 41years making chips!

[@jeffpickett9730]

That crew member echoed what we already know” you ARE the man” and there are fewer men like you with every passing year. I’m just very thankful to be able to get to know you and your capabilities and knowledge through the grace of your KZbin channel. It’s such a treat. Thank you Rob!!!

[@robwendland]

Jeff thanks man I sure appreciate the kind words!

[@cabinbills6743]

Let’s Go Brandon

[@kh40yr]

That last slo-mo was bitchin!!!. Looks like you have righted another ship. Thanks and Congrats Champ!.

[@theoldbigmoose]

Rob your videos are both informative and inspiring! Top drawer all the way!

[@robwendland]

Thanks Moose!

[@H3110NU]

It’s crazy how hard it is to get from a low 6 second 1/4 mile to a mid 5 and lower 1/4 mile. Badass to see that thing running that fast

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it Drew thank you!

[@wizardshome9686]

Great work Rob This is really fun stuff to watch, for old geezers' like me - I sent to all my friends

[@robwendland]

Thank you! Sure appreciate it!

[@craigbahr1343]

One safety tip: your helper on the home-made lathe needs safety glasses! I actually wear a shield because a piece of metal went around my glasses and hit my cornea - ouch - and permanently damaged it. Otherwise, I can only offer positive comments on the quality of the work. Great work. I enjoy watching.

[@alkennedy1124]

Yes keep theses vlogs coming it’s the best way to figure out all the tricks , so when I get my top fuel car ,I’ll know a lot more , thanks BigAl California.

[@konkon7767]

Great work done by everyone involved, Rob. It's always great when a plan comes together. Paraphrasing Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith. Glad you're living the dream, Rob. 👍🏼

[@robwendland]

Thanks for the kind words I sure appreciate it

[@konkon7767]

@@robwendland You're very welcome, Rob. We truly appreciate all the content you put out on your You Tube Channel.

[@hankschrader149]

@@konkon7767 I sure do too! It's a great unique perspective that we are now able to be a part of 🤘🤘

[@stevecuthbert8856]

I've never heard anyone explain the tweeks so well until I started watching your videos Bob. Keep it up.

[@truegret7778]

Wow ..... thats impressive - the car, the pass, and the precision machine work.

[@MemyselfandI001]

I got goosebumps just watching this myself! Great stuff, Rob. It was really cool to see how happy they were with the expertise you provided.

[@robwendland]

Thank you for the kind words I sure do appreciate that!

[@chadhardwick1780]

Keep the videos coming.... best thing on KZbin

[@robwendland]

Thanks Chad sure appreciate it!

[@TNTBoom-gf3er]

I crew chief for a TAFC team and couldn’t agree more about the statement you made about having a good group of guys that can go over the car and make sure everything is right and safe. What you did with the imput shaft was genius.. Had that problem beginning of the season but was lucky enough we were close to a lathe and fixed it. Then the shaft on the next pass decided to split in half right at the spline.. Great videos and keep up the great work..

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate the kind words thank you!

[@RandomAuto12]

Man that’s exciting to see you get it dialed in that close with them. I bet they are stoked for that. I know I am. Always good to see things come along nicely.

[@robwendland]

Yeah we’ve been very blessed spinner awesome project!

[@JK-hw1bb]

Absolutely 💯% infectious . The whole process looked awesome. Thanks for sharing. You experience is 2nd to none.👍👍🏁🏁🏁🇬🇧

[@marshgatelaneposse]

Live in the UK and nitro information is light on the ground so your insight and videos have really opened my eyes thanks so much

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it and thanks for watching

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it thank you

[@jerrycann6374]

You guys are right about working with a crew on a race team. I worked with talented guys on a circle track team. We just turned left at the end of the drag race down the straights. We fabricated our own cars and they ran at or close to the front every race. Nothing better than enjoying a race victory after slaving away in the car before race day. It was all fun no matter how hard we worked or how much we sweated. I really miss those days.

[@adambergendorff2702]

I love the on the spot innovation!

[@djfaber]

Taking a motor and turning the knob to 11. I love how these things always sound like they're going to detonate at any second. Great video Rob!

[@robwendland]

Thanks brother appreciate it

[@billjenkins1416]

That transition on that adaptor was so nice. Great video and that car is awesome.

[@michaelisola6328]

Great to see you in AZ Rob !

[@vehdynam]

I love that car , awesome. A great job by all involved, thank you for the update !

[@robwendland]

Thanks for watching Bob!

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Nice!!! Lots of precision work & ingenious techniques here.... Fast!!!

[@davelowets]

😆 I like your style Rob... I've rigged up many tools and contraptions over the years also. Ya gotta do, what ya gotta do to get the job done sometimes. I ain't scared. 👌

[@robwendland]

Thanks brother appreciate it

[@davelowets]

@@robwendland 👍

[@dmeemd7787]

amen about your statement about excitement! A life lesson (that too many people will take literally just to racing, haha) but plenty that get the big picture message 😊🤘🏻

[@robwendland]

Right on appreciate it!

[@brianwiniarski4490]

I love your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@bigviking0001]

Straight down the pipe with all candles lit, good jorb!!! Nice Makita lathe. Takes me back to Awful Awful racing at OCIR. Thanks for this!!!!!

[@garysmith1379]

Loved all the info and a fantastic result. Well done 👍

[@1SICKYJ]

Thanks for all the amazing content Rob 👍

[@RadDadisRad]

I was looking at the wheely bar chalk line. 👌🏻 that looks GOOD! Straight and minimally chopped.

[@scotttipps8155]

Absolutely fantastic Rob. Well done buddy that was awesome!!!!!!

[@robwendland]

Thanks brother!

[@gregschultz2029]

That was fun to watch ,Nice Job By All !!!

[@johnnym1320]

I believe that was John Alwine in that group after the first pass, one of the greatest top fuel motorcycle tuners.

[@robwendland]

Yes it is and a great gentleman as well!

[@robwendland]

That is correct and what a gentleman as well

[@dmeemd7787]

Nice catch!! I went back when I saw the comment and yup! 😊

[@rmzlife]

Just found your channel and I'm loving it!

[@CreamyCornCob]

That was FANTASTIC!!! Great story, great content and ummm.. a Happy Ending 😅😅😅 Cheers Rob!

[@robwendland]

Thanks brother appreciate it!

[@mann5353]

Really enjoying your videos. Its cool for me learning this TF stuff... Thanks

[@edwardchascsa4191]

Great perspective as you filmed ,made me feel like I was there less the noise and burning eyes. Went to many Super Chevy races there. Great video. Really like the man lathe, something I would do

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it thank you!

[@edwardchascsa4191]

@@robwendland you are welcome. I've picked up a lot of ideas from you

[@terrancefields4414]

You guys have a good set up on your first run. Great hook up without wasting a lot of power.

[@marksanchez8314]

I really like your videos keep them coming and look forward to meeting you in 2022 at Pomona and Vegas take care and be safe

[@jimchristie8992]

I was a heavy equipment field mechanic for 40 years. I did that type of machine work all the time, Good for you. People would tell me my shop teacher always said you can't do that! I would say I never took shop!

[@rickreed]

Love your videos Rob. Keep 'em comin'!

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it!

[@garykeenan3724]

One badass car, you one hell of a great crew chief; engine/ frame/ complete race car technician!!! 👍✌️like your racing smartness

[@robwendland]

Thanks for the kind words I truly appreciate it!

[@mooneyes109]

That’s awesome how it’s just little stuff and someone with your experience to take a car from mediocre to running strong. Awesome to see for the family. 🤟😎

[@robwendland]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@andyb9767]

Thanks Rob. I love this car. Awesome

[@PaulSongas]

Awesome Rob!!!! I've been waiting for this one. Keep 'em coming!

[@robwendland]

🤙🏽

[@dougswaim1835]

Great job guys and gal's congratulations

[@richardmorton1310]

Great stuff, love the getter-done spirit.

[@groomlake51]

This is my favorite channel by far now!!!

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it!

[@tjw3999]

love how you ground down that shaft reminds me of lenny bohler dressing torsion bars with a grinder

[@garymckinziejr7194]

Great video Rob. Thank you.

[@robwendland]

Thanks Gary!

[@johndoe1778]

Awesome cheers Rob! 🤙

[@cmarshall4559]

So refreshing to hear 1/4 mile numbers. 5.55 is a sweet one. Reminds me of skuza 94. Congrats

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it thank you!

[@frank-xp6pj]

I agree 100% !!!!!!! can’t stand watching guys run 1/8th mile on full 1/4mile tracks

[@mikeschwindt7407]

How you came up with the make shift lath was bad ass. You are a amazing problem solver.

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

A back in the day comment. I ran a 1967 Nova 350cid 11 to one compression the best heads I could afford. A Fairbanks trans & 410 rear gears. All built by me. I figured I had 5 grand in the car. It was 63 miles one way to the dragstrip. I never broke down on the way home. Its was a lot of fun for cheap. Lots of lessons where learned.

[@tomstclair961]

Ryokita trackside DIY mini lathe.. We are not specialist! We are professional problem solvers of any, and everything. 😆😆😆😆 Great job guys. You have a great smart creative team.

[@johnnylopez7861]

Awesome job guys

[@davidbrandenburg8029]

that was a nice straight run!

[@russellholmes1034]

Always interesting and insightful content thnx rob 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU AGAIN ROB,GREAT WORK!

[@kimmergonzales9792]

Beautiful rod!!!

[@dalebickham2666]

Thanks for the info and insights

[@randallmason9687]

It looks like the perfect daily driver! Jet car for the weekends!

[@MRCATWRENCH]

Thanks Rob, great video

[@TheRealBillyPatterson]

Love your channel. I watch it all the time. I look forward to your videos. No one else is doing what you are doing. it's pretty cool! Reminds me of how I was raised. My dad was an aerospace engineer & drag racer too. I really appreciate your passion, dedication, talent and desire. You and I had an internet misunderstanding on FB a few years ago which was a COMPLETE misunderstanding. You are a smart guy and I really enjoy your channel!

[@robwendland]

Appreciate that! Message me . 🤙🏽

[@TheRealBillyPatterson]

@@robwendland KZbin says there is supposed to be a "View eMail Address" in your "About" section of your Channel but I just dont see it. I cant figure out how to message you. ugh! :)

[@MrMattyDucati]

Why hasnt your channel blown up yet! Great work on the videos Rob, love the insight!

[@robwendland]

🤷‍♂️wish it would!

[@robt3305]

Probably he puts titles on them about a 5 second chevy, when its a MOPAR engine, only chevy body appearance.

[@hankschrader149]

5.54 in THE 1/4 MILE 🤯😳 holy smokes, that would be impressive for 1000 ft! Nickys clutches, none better! Feed the beast vewy vewy carefully. Catching his brother on fire! 😂 Far f*cking out Rob! Glad to see you putting vids out again, it's Hella good stuff

[@robwendland]

Thanks Hamsher appreciate it!

[@rescobar8572]

Dam Rob!! That's was absolutely bad ass!!

[@robwendland]

Sure appreciate it!

[@mwhitelaw8569]

You got that one cookin' man Good job dude

[@SAVikingSA]

that test hit was beautiful, straight as an arrow

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

Man these videos are incredibly entertaining.

[@robwendland]

Thank you sir appreciate it!

[@Bradley_Clark]

Great content, thanks for taking the time to do this. Class limited to a 6-71 blower I suppose? Cheers

[@robwendland]

Yes it’s a nostalgia-based theme!

[@josephplatania5593]

Wow. You had some fun with those guys. Sweet rig. What goes into the between round work. Heads bearings ?? It was so consistent. Those flames at night are so awesome. You must be proud. Have fun !!!

[@mickperger1513]

Great vid, awesome car, one problem, Scott really needs to think about protecting his eyes. I`ve worked in machine shops all my life and believe me I`ve seen some bad accidents from people not wearing eye protection.

[@robwendland]

You got that right!

[@nickhoffman5524]

awesome rob

[@dmeemd7787]

man you guys are THERE for the 270mph mark!! Hell, with how well this seems to be going, you'll be at 280 in no time!! SUCH an AWESOME ride!!

[@robwendland]

Thanks brother!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Only thing you are missing is a full face grinding mask. I have picked so many pieces of metal out of my eyes with a needle, and trips to hospital, that I now won't pick up the grinder without it on. Reading glasses are OK, but they aren't good enough. I may be a slow learner but I got there in the end.

[@robwendland]

Yeah I think we’ve all been out to the doctor enough times it looks like we have shrapnel in her eyes especially when I put that light on that shows all the scarring.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@robwendland you're lucky you're a right hander. I'm a lefty so that means it is hard for me to use a grinder without it flying the sparks towards me. Need tool manufacturers to make grinders where the motor turns the opposite way for us. I have to admit my hand was a lot steadier back in my 20's wouldn't attempt it today (not to mention that super close up focus is a thing of the past), but I always thought the hospital was no where near as skilled at getting them out as I was.

[@H1GHdrogen]

love your content

[@billmiller7138]

Nitro was meant to be run at night! Great one Rob!

[@robwendland]

Thanks Bill!

[@ANotSoHotRodGarage]

I love your videos.

[@robwendland]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@groomlake51]

Shawn and Scott Bowen build a mean nostalgia flopper

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

This is what it is about these guy's are amazing 💯% Rob do you happen to know anything about semi truck's that you could possibly help me out with? I couldn't even imagine going 269 mph in a car thought 105 was fast in my semi 🤣 Oh had to subscribe buddy.....

[@dmeemd7787]

I meant to add.. seems REALLY fortunate the levers didn't catch the input shaft!!

[@robwendland]

100% !

[@texascharlie4554]

Funny thing about this car, That looks more like a Mopar hemi than a Chevy. Brad Anderson makes some fine stuff.

[@robwendland]

It’s a hemi, and they are Alan Johnson’s heads.

[@robt3305]

Yes, even says 426 at the bottom of the fenders behind fron tires. Only thing chevy about this car is outward appearance.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

AWESOMENESS

[@stephanripianzi4004]

So cool !

[@oldandboosted]

In the words of Mr Spock, fascinating!

[@robwendland]

Right on!

[@gullreefclub]

Necessity is the mother of Fabricobble invention. You know you are at a Drag Strip when the John Deere SXS safety vehicle has color matched mag wheels on it. There is nothing like the sound, smell, feel, and sight of a car with an engine running on Nitromethane especially when the sun goes down and the header flames shoot higher than the car.

[@robwendland]

You definitely get it!

[@MattLitkeRacing]

It’s funny because I’ve known Scott long enough I know it’s him at the beginning just watching his arm go by lol

[@prostreethustler239]

Good Job Fellas

[@rogercoder1469]

My favorite camera shot, right behind the car as it leaves the line🙂

[@michaelcarmean4906]

🔥 Come On Man… What Chevy 🔥

[@robwendland]

Michael…… it’s not a Ford

[@michaelcarmean4906]

@@robwendland RW… Right 👍

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

You had the Bird Catcher hat. They have bigger ones. Try the Barn Door size one. I believe its the largest..

[@robwendland]

Are we fix the issue with that injector we put on it.

[@kennethbode2017]

good job

[@seancampbell4288]

My only question is why are the stands not PACKED! This is AWESOME! Great tuning sir!

[@robwendland]

During testing the first two runs there wasn’t an audience but look at the last two stands were packed!

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

That's awesome

[@waste0ftime1]

Nice video as usual Rob! Which class (if there is any?) will this car race in? Or is it only for exhibitions runs or something? Regards from Sweden! 🇸🇪

[@robwendland]

Exhibition/nostalgia!

[@williamgray1056]

What can I say……WOW!

[@vinshanestrickland4179]

I like the chevy ll funny car body it looks 👍