Aydan Pulls His Engine & Starts To Analyze The Damage On The S*it Box

[@michaelcaraway2305]

One thing I see that is really impressive, Aydan knows and has hands on every inch of this car.

[@rhnstjegilrhkscvn1djhrj969]

kind of looks like "you broke it, you fix it" of course LOL

[@GaryLX870D]

Wouldn't have it any other way 👍

[@XrayDean]

When you drive, you check every bolt. No one else. Nobody else is responsible when 💩 goes sideways. My rules for my car I had

[@timothylites3653]

Plus look who is dad is, he's been around cars since the day he was born. He was born in racing.

[@paulcrocker4553]

Glad to see the cage do its job and be intact. In its few years of being Shitbox of Doom, its definitely lived up to its name, but at the end of the day, it's just a drag car that can be repaired, life goes on, just glad that your son is ok. Perhaps contact Derek(VGG), I bet he can track down a body replacement, I'm sure he can help you find what your looking for.

[@briano32]

I was thinking the same thing. Derek visited a junk yard a few months ago, that was huge! All classics. He did a video on it. Diesel brothers, Dave Sparks gave him the lead. I wonder if there is one in there.

[@paulcrocker4553]

@@briano32 that's the place I was thinking of, also his buddys place that the skylark came from.

[@someyoungguy6990]

@@paulcrocker4553 Hhmmmm rusty gold...!! Im just happy young Aydan is ok, that was one hell of a shit fuck moment.

[@ben.alldridge]

It's a real credit to how well Richie built the bones of it to begin with given the car's history. Glad the boy walked away from it, it was a gnarly hit to watch.

[@truckladders4104]

Your shop assistant reminds me of Buddy from Ozark an intelligent goal oriented old dude (close to my age so no disrespect) from Detroit. Older industrial guys have a definite no nonsense way of arraying themselves and what they say

[@beratsbuilds]

Awesome to see that you are rebuilding this thing - in one way or another

[@acurarl9929]

All in all you guys are safe an can take something away from this. just glad your getting after it.

[@TheBrokenLife]

11:20 Next time, take your brake vacuum bleeder tool and suck the oil out. If somehow you don't have one, it's _well_ worth the $40 to get one. I use mine constantly for goofy stuff like that. For reference, I'm talking about one of the air operated ones that are just a venturi with a bucket and hose. Mine is an Ares 70923, but whatever is cheap is probably whatever is good.

[@drptripp]

have a collision shop put it on a frame machine, determine what to do after they pull it back out, I have seen miracles happen on a frame rack

[@Mr78017801]

Loved this video! Thanks.

[@patriot2164]

Take it to a Professional , "Un-Bender" ? Damn , As time goes on , you get Attached to the "Box" , Even though the car is "Totaled" It looks pretty good for what it went through ! Thanks for sharing Tom

[@alschneider6364]

I laughed out loud when you said ..People thought the roof rack survived the crash really well....Holy shit people!...Really?

[@jdwoods22]

just an FYI those little wings on the wagon are to direct air to break the vacuum effect and helps keep the rear window clean. So glad Aydan walked away with no injuries

[@joeblock62]

I always thought they were to direct fresh air into the back window when it was down... instead of exhaust fumes?

[@jdwoods22]

@@joeblock62 Same thing breaks up that low pressure area behind the vehicle

[@ronb7597]

Glad Ayden is ok, grab a porta power and start pushing, you might be amazed. Can’t hurt it any worse. Love the videos

[@zowiefenderblast4602]

One thing I remember about my pops is he ragged on me for my mistakes. When he thought I had learned + hearing from his past, he would always lightened up on everything. I miss my pops these days, but know how to life. Cheers my fellow Michigan motor heads.

[@dougvaldivia3395]

not sure what drag illustrated requires for a person to be considered for their 30 under 30 program but aydan surely should be in there for his total effort involved in his drag racing program

[@masskilla469]

The most important thing is he came through uninjured and the cage did its job. I saw two of these cars in this huge junkyard in Arizona last year with no rust just weathered. Don't know if they are still their but if interested let me know.

[@waynecasper5346]

I know how Aydan feels I rolled my Turquoises and white 55 Chevy Nomad wagon back in 1965 three times, thank God it was the wagon it was or I mite have be killed so good luck on building another one and looking forward to seeing the new one.

[@bobbyprince9350]

Sounds like you were either a bad builder or a bad driver just saying

[@waynecasper5346]

@@bobbyprince9350 hahahahahaha no not hardly to fast for conditions plus we didn’t quite had the suspension set up things like now days

[@maxfastest]

Thanks for the update ! Glad there was no injury !

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

Glad he's ok biggest part is time you're getting to spend together

[@rapidtransit8373]

Tom seems like you got a good boy there. Wish I could hurry up and retire and get to spend more time with mine. 2 more yrs. Great video sure his next one will be a beast thanks for the video.

[@Luckieoutdoors]

Don’t wait my dad passed away a year and a half into retirement

[@rapidtransit8373]

@@Luckieoutdoors like me my father was a mechanic his whole life retired died the next year. He died from mesothelioma turning brake drums without wearing a mask.

[@cotton-Dave]

When I first saw the SBOD at RMRW last year I thought it was rather ugly, but by the end of the week I loved it! I really hope that you can find a replacement body so it can still look like what we have become used to. Best of luck, guys, and thanks.

[@riwoof]

When you see it go down the track at 8.5 seconds it kind of grows on ya. Definitely has curb appeal when it goes that fast! 😎

[@bobrohrer5925]

Tom & Aydan - You did a great ob with design, build and install of the frame. It’s integrity held 100% - Body is the problem area in rebuild. Once any body panel integrity is weakened it is hard to get it back to where it was. Your decision but one thing to thin about is putting a 55 or 56 Nomad body of the frame. It will obviously require adjustment but it will look great. Just something to consider.

[@thecideralquaeda]

Build 'em safe.... never a truer word spoken, sir. So sad to see the accident- had me truly speechless.... but testimony of a great team of builders.... I salute you.

[@duanecreativemachine]

I've always told my guys a racecars job is only 1/3 to race the other 2/3 is to protect the squishy meat stick behind the wheel. If something happens and there is a wreck and the driver isn't hurt then the chassis did its job. Glad he is Ok and like everything else he will learn from it.

[@hydroy1]

I love that line at 21:15 , We might even have to take it toooooooooo ?????? (wheels turning, smoke coming out of ears & eyes going round & round) I don't even know ?????? lol , Yep, been there Tom . Yep after this I think that cars name needs to be ----- oh GOD !

[@wildhorsewildhorse561]

If you are still looking for a body, give DD SPEEDSHOP a call. He had a couple bodies you might be interested in. Good luck with the rebuild, looking forward to seeing you fellas back on the track.

[@roddyhaskett8310]

I hear cletaus has a fiero for sale

[@boballen2150]

Don't get hung up on the patina. Do whatever gets Aydan back at the track the quickest: New body or keep this one. Patina you didn't cause is just patina without a story. Patina and mismatched panels you've created carry your story.

[@RustyWells2]

Facts^

[@vehdynam]

Thanks for the update. Glad to see Ayden is ok and working on his car. Looking forward to the project being resurrected , one way or the other.

[@5.0tussin]

i dont like or usually comment on spending other peoples money but i vote for hammering out the OG sh*tbox body..just adds to the legend of how radical this thing truly is, either way glad Aydan is safe and being humble, love the attitude, him and sh*tbox are a great pairing :)

[@shawnkelley9169]

Thanks for the great video you guys I'll keep an eye out for a car🧐

[@martymorse2]

Aydan, when reporting or teaching make sure you are looking at the camera. When you do not look into the camera it makes us think you are not interested in what you are doing. Remember, the goal of this Vlog is to try and teach us about your race car and your Dad's. When you stare off into space it sends a subliminal message that you do not care. It is also important that you look at your Dad when he speaks. It shows that you two are working together as a team to fix your race car. It is also a sign of respect for your Dad's knowledge. Remember, you are the expert on this car, let us know what is going on with your race car and how you and your Dad will make changes to ensure it is back on the road and track soon. Thank you for taking the time to teach me about your racing, as well as your Dads. You guys are the best in the field of Race Week Racing. Keep up the great work. Never stop being a teacher, and ever forget, the more you learn the less we know about drag racing. It is a complex sport that requires a lifetime commitment if you wish to be the best. Go Team Tom and Aydan Bailey Racing!

[@chatta6013]

Aydan does that cause he knows rich dad will fix whatever, not being funny but it's just facts. They are super rich and don't do things like normal poor people.

[@victormackenzie-davis2711]

"JUST THE TOP"? replace, would it not be cool to mix match patinas as part of the story of Aydan's start in racing. Can you imagine years from now walking the car telling the stories on the body panels? just a thought

[@HiggyRSQ]

I think the word you were looking for in regards to straightening the body was "a magician". The cage definitely did its job, testament to the original builder.

[@brentmcmillan646]

Always lessons to be learned! Ayden had his hands full and we’re all very glad that he was ok!!! Still haven’t found a ‘57 wagon body just a ‘55 that’s the same color. The guy has some ‘57 4-doors but I need to look at front clips. He has at least 80 acres of cars.

[@TravisHargiss]

Just glad he is ok and healthy, cars can be replaced, life cannot 🙏

[@matt1465]

So you’re scraping it? Really like the turbo set up ..

[@mjlcars1]

The best fix for that is to put the roof cut from the other car on that one. Jack it out first before you cut it though. Looks like fun!

[@Basshertz13]

I’ve been waiting for this video since the wreck let’s be real , once again car cage and build saved him but Dad wouldn’t have put Ayden in something that wasn’t bulletproof. Ayden great driving , Dad And Ayden and all who helped great build.

[@burningbridges9127]

I'm glad you explained that that roof rack wasn't on the car because I was looking at it going my God that's a hell of a roof rack!!! what a commercial for advertising for that roof rack. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@clintonsmith9931]

Some 57s had 265s I had one in 1960 With cast iron power glide and 2 bll carb

[@DDSpeedShop]

That wagon looks like a mint builder.

[@tonyroberts7481]

Just glad Ayden is okay. We learn from our mistakes, hopefully.

[@dudet9662]

a fool repeats his mistakes, a smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes made by others.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@dudet9662 Once is a mistake. Anything after that is a choice.

[@bobbyprince9350]

What size motor is in shitbox

[@tomahoks]

But I think I saw spool explode as the car flipped. What am I missing here?

[@RioZLander]

Spending most my life learning how to work with metal and fabricate and weld id kill to have a shop with tools and have that roll in to be fixed up. love that car I hope it gets put back on the road could look sick done up like a mad max Frankenstein

[@billyrayband]

leaving some dents is the way to go, unless the cage is toast.

[@manuelmartinez5263]

thank the lord for ayden being young and strong to come out of it safely I freaked out out how terrible it looked.

[@edackland]

Ever thought of 55 or 56 wagon. If a 57 can't be found.

[@dee9117]

Man the kid seems to have come along way with a wrench And being better On camera you can see he wants that car fixed!! He’s got the car bug..awesome to see looking forward to rebuild of this car and the videos to follow🤙

[@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC]

Glad hes ok, shitbox took a beating but could have been way worse, you will be back in no time

[@grandn8646]

Take it to Greg and Jeff Mancini at Auto Crafters north of Oxford lol

[@thisoldrednecksgarage4288]

Ddspeed shop in Canada has one

[@fetusmccarlane9627]

It's been through a lot over the years. It Probably is a smart option to start again

[@54raceman]

Yeah that damn thing is cursed

[@davidstaton1835]

It's named the shitbox of doom.

[@patriotbrickrepairhotrodsa6099]

Performance Plus Here in Odessa Tx has a clean one for sale

[@budddove6480]

Wet plugs on a car thats been rolled is almost a guarentee everytime. Out of the groove and going to fast for his experience is the culprit imo. Regardless, glad he had the best safety equipment and he's alright. Cars and egos can be mended.

[@TheOutkast27]

How big are those turbos they look really small

[@rogerminter3599]

I am really glad you're ok. I remember my first roll over. I was driving a class 5 Baja bug, caged, and seated. I was 12, maybe. I took that car out of the mud filled dry lake, on to the pavement, and the two inch difference betwixt the mud and pavement rolled us, due to my being still on the gas. I didn't bend the cage, and my uncle Robert beat the sheet metal out. And we both lied to my mother.

[@oikkuoek]

Banging that box back to shape would be the best learning experience to metal shaping.

[@honestspirit56]

That car held up extremely well considering the crash it had. Your building skills were put to the test and I’d call it a pass. So glad everyone is safe, and the plan is to rebuild the car to run another race. What a legendary story to add into the collective. History being made Sick style.

[@kcav5374]

Just glad the roll cage did it's job and kept your son safe, The Body? Donate it to the Smithsonian??? Good luck & I hope the a new version of SBOD

[@young11984]

Man when its a shit box the more mismatch color original patina saved parts then that gives it more character imo, car has a purpose and show car it is not lol

[@DBGrimson]

Good luck you guys. I hope you all find the donor body you need. Would be sweet to see you all try to refab the body on video. I do get the amount of time that would take to have done. Great to see Aiden getting his video time and him doing well. Can't wait to see how things turn out.

[@K1lostream]

You make a good point about the mechanical failure and Ayden talking about personal mistakes. He might have made mistakes, but could anyone say the crash wouldn't have happened if they had been driving the car? I know I couldn't!

[@dnmtorp]

Dan at DD Speed shop on you tube just finished all the bodywork on a 56 wagon, it still has all it's patina and its for sale. Check out his channel to see the wagon.

[@vincebahorik8602]

I don't care what you do I just hope your bring it back that was a nice car

[@mckrackin5324]

The old girl held up really well, all things considered. Look forward to seeing it run again someday with Aydan at the wheel. He seems to have handled it well. That had to be a scary ride.

[@billclark5943]

The old Hass VF's were the best. I have a '92 that will still hold better than a thou

[@thomaswestrup2886]

A bodyshop with a good frame tech oughta be able to pull it, and square it up relatively easily. Maybe buy that rotted one for parts, even though the correct color is underneath? I mean, patina only goes so far, when everybody already knows the story? At that point it'd be more cool knowing that the car survived the battle!!

[@jaratt85]

Time to upgrade it to a big block, a well built in BB should go as fast as he's been going, adding turbos from there will make it even faster.. like your cars. What's going on with your Nomad that's at the Taylor's shop? Or is it still there? I'd suggest adding more to the cage to help keep the body intact in case of future rolling as Nomads are getting hard to find.

[@davidbeers5949]

Dropping the tools in the drip pan reminded me of the old farmer who accidentally dropped a quarter in the outhouse told his friend he lost a quarter and then took out a dollar bill and threw it in there his friend said what'd you do that for he says well I'm not going in there for just a quarter.

[@titanium5275]

Could you put a loop in line you were talking about to prevent fluid coming back,by the way Great show!!

[@terrywilson581]

Hate to see it case looks good lot of work💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍👍💪

[@tatmanco]

I was working and missed it What happened to the car ????

[@jonlennon3348]

Metal can be replaced but I am just glad Aydan is alive and well.

[@djsandvig1]

I’m amused that you’re very careful to try and maintain “ patina “ on a car you’ve named The Shitbox……rock on

[@H3110NU]

I am thinking repairing the body will give the Shitbox a more authentic feel to it. Panels not lining up and creases just had character… assuming it doesn’t effect the handing etc.

[@jerrylong381]

Hey Tom and Aydan, You might check with Dan at DD Speed Shop channel. He is all about Tri Fives. He may have a lead for you.

[@anthonypblake]

Tim McAmis has a video where he mentions that he is now of the mind set that the top of the cage should be skinned (especially above the driver) for that very reason

[@henrysmith8012]

So glad hes ok.

[@larrybomber83]

Moving the tank to the back is called Lesson's Learned!

[@bobpratt8224]

Yea that wagon was probably a 265 or 283..turbo that!!

[@joeblock62]

You need to hit up the old guy in Texas where Newbern got his 57.

[@nashguy207]

So glad Ayden is ok. You know what they say hind sight is 20 20!

[@robertbreckur8009]

Glad the boy’s OK…Bend it out…I’ll help too…LOL…WOW… Bob in USA.

[@Hillard-t3q]

As a gag to Hayden, tack a set of snow skis to the roof upside down when you get his next body.

[@johnfiore91]

Also, Jeremy from @Fasterproms used a guy who used a frame machine to straighten his Caprice body. I can’t remember the guys name but he has a KZbin channel also so you could work up a deal I’m sure.

[@johnellis5179]

Check with Dan at DD Speed Shop. He’s got the perfect wagon

[@v4yt126]

Arthur Tussik would have that straight like it never happened

[@kevinbelcher8490]

could you leave the battle scared body on the car as long as it doesn't interfere with the safety or drivability of the car?

[@billkenworthey5258]

Glad to see work on sh8t box. Cut off top and replace or fabricate. Just say'n

[@glamiskid50]

I’m sure Ayden will learn from it You’ll figure out what cause it make things better just glad he’s OK and you’ll put the car back together

[@rockeroller]

"Changing the body" will not be SBOD. Why not try and fix the dented panels? For the roof you can either find one rusted out, chop the roof and swap it on, OR (2) drill out the roof spot welds , then have a team English wheel it back to straightness. OR (3) make a fiberglass copy of your nomad roof skin,then laminate it to the shell ( nomad roof is shorter,will require a Lil stretching with fiberglass).

[@rockeroller]

Simply use a bottle jack and some cribbage to straighten the right quarter. I'm amazed at how good the quarters look.

[@twistedkidmotorsports9093]

They’re born every day

[@stannelson2582]

Could you cut the top off and use the local wagon s top. Pillar s up

[@andrewstoner4355]

you raised you a smart kid there.

[@Hillard-t3q]

Seems like a plausible scenario, he got out of the groove the RPMs took a jump and lifted the head causing the pressurization which put water down in front of the rear tires. And all of it took probably less than a full second. It's just racing.

[@gregorholmes1837]

Race cars require all the braided hose n 100$ fittings. Yet seem to leak more n have more failures then a factory car.

[@iknklst]

Do you understand the pressure values here? Nothing in a stock vehicle pushes pressures anything close to what that motor/transmission needs or produces. Any pressurized system you run at 100% or greater will fail, not might fail, it will fail sooner or later.

[@NBSV1]

Would be the same deal in a street car if you blow a head gasket and over pressurize then cooling system. It blows out somewhere. The expensive fittings and hoses are mostly because the race stuff tends to get taken apart much more often and those fitting and hoses hold up much better while still being easy to take apart and put together. Traditional hoses like on a factory car often blow out in a racing application and they get damaged after repeated cycles of removal.

[@gregorholmes1837]

I said...A know it all says what?

[@terryburgett6075]

Tim have you been in a crash like that?

[@RexCars1]

Two things.. One SOOOO Glad Aydan is ok.. Just show's you guys Really did your homework on Safety.. Second.. As hard as it is going to be to either Re Body or Fix the OG.. GREAT that the Shit Box will return.. 😎 Really looking forward to seeing that happen.. Carry On...