Barn Finds to SEMA builds: Rob Ida's Work is Changing the Custom Car World | Barn Find Hunter

[@Hagerty]

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[@chadburt4766]

I didn't want the interview to end ... A wealth of information that I could listen to for hours.

[@artbeaumont8225]

Exactly what I was thinking too

[@architypeone8646]

Rob is a cool guy! I like that he had the work ethic as a teen to build his own hot rod and that same passion is still there and fueling his business. I wish him much success.

[@edrannou3914]

Mr. Ida is an amazing artist. Crazy skills. He must have an equally talented crew judging by his current projects.

[@cptrikester2671]

The 'Barn Finds' episodes are my favorite ones that Hagerty produces.

[@checkheck8875]

What a great mix of old school and new ways mixed in. History and 3D printing both working together to build custom cars. Love it!

[@ZippoVarga]

You know a man has a passion for the art when there is an awesome back story to go with the car and the stories just flow like a fine wine that's perfectly aged. thanks for bringing us along Tom!

[@rbslammed6163]

And you know a man’s had too many facelifts when tops of his ears point to back of his head

[@michaelkelly9404]

TOM. YOUR SKILL IS TO RECOGNISE GENIUS IN OTHERS. YOUR GENEROSITY IN CELEBRATING THEIR GENIUS SETS YOU APART FROM OTHERS ON KZbin. YOU HAVE A BIG HEART AND ARE A GIFT TO US ALL. THANK YOU.

[@csx2490]

Thank you. 23:24

[@01FozzyS]

What a great story from Rob. All the family involvement with Tuckers, his dad, and Rob's beginnings. It's the passion.

[@SnowDawg]

Amazing story, fabulous cars, and an outstansing shop. I could listen to Tom and Rob Ida talk all day about the stories and cars that Rob builds. So many interesting things going on in the shop and it was interesting that Rob explained how he liked the challenges that customers brought. Thank you for this tour - The Ida Speed Shop is only an hour from my house!

[@TaylorHomeCare]

I love watching everything Tom does. Please more. He makes this channel.

[@joanntommykeener79]

Finally! Someone featured a Henry J !! Thanks Tom. After years of watching KZbin,many different channels I would see Henry J’s in the background but nobody understood the significance of this fabulous car. Probably 90% of the Henry J’s became dragsters. Again thank you so much.

[@pauljohnson7382]

What a great, humble guy. Tom's not so bad either... Interesting and inspiring episode! Well Done Gentlemen.

[@zerocows]

Well done Rob. Great example of teamwork, quality of work, innovation and treating people the right way. How all business should be done.

[@Yvolve]

Anyone who is interested in the CNC metal forming, or Roboforming, should really watch Smarter Everyday's video on the subject. He visits a company who is developing the technology and they really in depth. It gets quite technical at some points, but everything is explained well. Definitely the future of small scale or very complex metal forming.

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

I'm stoked that Rob was able to buy back his '41 Willys pickup. I imagine he has plans for it and I can't wait to see what those are. Great episode!! ❤

[@jstevens2289]

What an awesome craftsman. Great show Tom. Keep them coming.

[@GeorgeSharp-rv6ez]

I just want to say that this was one of the most insperational installments of this show/series. It is very hard to be able to make your dreams come true. For some, things just fall into place. Rob has worked hard and has earned all the respect he deserves. Cool cars, cool show,great people! Thanks!

[@wyattoneable]

This was a great show. I always enjoy seeing hotrod shops that have such history to share.

[@stephenlea5765]

Thanks Hagerty for the Ida shop tour. I’m familiar with the Ida name & the custom cars featured in Hot Rod Magazine throughout the 90s (& also the Hemi Healey restoration) but never knew of the family behind the builds. A more in-depth video is needed, especially of the CNC forming.

[@Yvolve]

Smarter Everyday did a video on this. He visits a company that is developing the technology and the engineers explain everything really well.

[@stephenjones1833]

All episodes are good, but this one is off the charts. Rob Ida and Tom Cotter are kindred spirits with different but complementary interests and talents. And Tom is a great interpreter, commentator, and context-provider. Five stars!

[@marlobreding7402]

In 1969, Culver City CA. I saw an MG TD with a 392 HEMI. Cassler Checker Flag Cheater Slicks out back. Scary looking rod. 0:35

[@jimfacinelli2585]

75 and being doing cars since age 12 and I still learn something every day about cars. Thanks for a very cool episode.

[@thedude3180]

That Place Is ART 🥹

[@cafebagels7578]

Hi Tom and crew. Massive fan from Auckland New Zealand. A car is just a car, but the people and their passion and stories, turns each car into a story. Currently restomoding a 1966 Ford Galaxie 4rd. 1 lady owner out of Arizona. Keep up the awesome work. I have not missed an episode yet.

[@douganderson771]

What a refreshing episode , a touch of the usual with a look into the future . Thank you for stepping out of the woods and dusty old barns .

[@haffrods7055]

It's official, new series coming , Tom's Shop Hops. Lol. This is a good idea. A true car guy taking us on shop tours.

[@scootosan]

you sir are a visionary.... well said

[@5797029]

My uncle offer me the same exact '57 Cadillac for $150 back in 1964. This would have been my first car. I wound up with a '59 Ford Galaxy Convertible. POS. I traded it a few months later for a '61 Pontiac Bonneville bubble top. Then I passed up the opportunity to trade up to a '63 Corvette split window, for $2500. I eventually got my muscle car. A '66 GTO in 1968.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

PURE TALENT.

[@MM-tw6cm]

it is so amazing how soon you click start that the video is done yet there is so much between start and finish but feels as though time stands still while breathing in the history and stories of the cars featured- the people you get to talk with and go over their builds and rides- truly awe inspiring. Keep up the great work :)

[@stuartb9323]

Awesome episode Tom with someone I'm honored to call a friend. Both Rob and his Dad Bob are true gentlemen along with being ultimate craftsmen!

[@WrathRT]

Rob is an absolute legend!! Amazing content! His custom work is second to none. The customer's Jag puzzles me, though. I understand hot-rodding and custom touches, but Rob is basically building them an e-type coupe from a 2+2. I can't imagine this is cheaper than just buying a rough series 1 e-type and customizing that, without needing to chop the entire body and frame to bits.

[@chopt50]

Rob Ida is a wonderful guy and extremely talented. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching his work over the years and talking with him online. I'd love to see his shop someday.

[@onthewayup]

although Im sure Rob has worked and worked and worked his craft.....this is something he was born with, deep inside. There are craftsman.....then, there is this

[@palacefords]

Don't get me wrong, i enjoy the other shows and features on this channel, but Barn Finds and shop tour's like this is what we watch this channel for. Please keep these videos coming, and so will we

[@rickgromadzki8822]

it was nice to see Rob follow the trade in his fathers footprint and show his awesome talents of car building and the story with it great family history. great episode Tom keep them coming.

[@edwardrahm5435]

I totally agree what you said about Rob at the end of the episode. He would be a guy I would be honored to know and a great example for young car guys to follow. Good video!

[@tonydowd8566]

I have absolutely zero interest in any of these vehicles, UNTIL now. This is amazing history. Thanks for making this happen, again.....

[@-joe-davidson]

Nice to see someone embracing technology instead of being threatened by it.

[@cyberlux]

Rob Ida is also responsible in large part for the resurrection of the Asbury Park Circuit cruise nights. A fantastic weekly event.

[@seankeef9838]

The shock of the new, is the art of the old. Beautiful work Rob.

[@HARDMASADA]

I want to thank you for this specific video. I am 71 yo and this is by far the best I have seen and growing up I had a good friend, Curtiss Ness, Washington and he was like you all. This video was like watching and listening to Curt again. The fly on the wall kinda of vid and the 30 minutes flew by. If you could do another (with Rob Ida) more in depth, I for one would love it.. Thank you and to Rob Ida.

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

I believe there are very few craftsmen/people on the same level as Rob Ida. And he seems incredibly humble.

[@markwellington1254]

Rob is pure artistic expression through his cars and trucks!

[@rdefabri]

Ida Automotive is literally a town over from me, and Rob is a really cool dude. I met him once or twice and he's humble and down to earth. Does fantastic work too!

[@davebarron5939]

The Story is STILL the "thing" and this is a great story, great episode. Thanks

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

What a great session at Rob's. He seems like a real gentleman. thanks for sharing.

[@NoNeedForSensorsOnYouTube]

A friend of mine owns a 1971 E-Type Jag. It had the 5.3L V12 powerplant, but he replaced it with a 350 4-bolt and said it's the best thing he's ever done. He also says he has the best running and driving E-Type on the road anywhere.

[@jeffpierce3436]

Tom, this was EXCELLENT!! One of my favorite episodes ever (and I’ve been watching you for years) 👍

[@dankillian4851]

Great show, rob's unbelievable talent, is almost as great as his humble respect for his craft. What a cool guy, who deserves recognition

[@RobertSherman-h9d]

Those cars /trucks are pieces of Rob Idas HEART

[@affordablevs]

What a guy! Like yo usaid, you could just talk to this guy for hours! Brilliant.

[@rixkafer56]

Cool dude and i like how he carries on his fathers passoin for cars..

[@midnightspecial2990]

Best video I seen all year! Rob Ida is one of those iconic builders I read about in the pages of HOT ROD, going back to the eighties.

[@lonmcclellan2414]

I like that he talks to you and not down to you like other car builder's.

[@BB-tm7gx]

No No No Don't end this Video. OMG the best Video ever. If i was young I'd pay to work for this shop and i'd consider it a life well spent.

[@momentumblack]

Found channel from finding Hagerty channel on Samsung TV Plus. Now buying some books. Been watching channel for 3 hours and I can't change it. ME SOO HAPPY!

[@DH432hrtz]

This is one of the coolest episodes ever. I think his answer about time vrs C A D. I've attended a trade school and this was what we talked about during our time at school... not C A D but that technology would be 100 % involved in all trades and I don't recall anyone feeling as though technology would be replace us. Hence our school was a business & Technology. That was 1976 1979 was when I was done!! I minored in multiple trades (welding, sheet metal, upholstery auto mechanics, auto body, painting, machine shop etc) majored in Culinary arts... Really appreciate this content and your guest is a fantastic orator thank you. Cheers Doug 😎

[@richardturk7162]

Great episode Tom. Guys like Rob and his Dad are amazing people. Integrating old and new is how it should be done. That is true hot rodding.

[@Jordanrhart]

Hands down, my favorite builder. Amazing range of vehicles and projects under his belt. The Jack Kiely Merc, in my eyes is the most beautiful custom ever built. I was heartbroken when the Torpedo project project couldn't be finished. I'd love to see some of his builds in person one day

[@AlanShirtsink]

Tom I look forward to your posts as they reflect the feel of the hobby and passion. Thank you for sharing

[@poncho6784]

The cars are absolutely amazing and cool. But Rob’s personal story is what makes this one of my favorite episodes of BFH!

[@mikewatkins7618]

I was not familiar with Rob Ida til I watched this. What an amazing artist and what an amazing life! I was really into cars and hot rods as a teen in the early 60’s. But such things were considered stupid and worthless by family influences, so the most I could do was read about them in magazines. Also, being in a Midwest small town, it was rare to actually see anything like these cars, and I never knew anyone building anything like these. Now I’m acquainted with a custom builder who started in eastern Kansas, then became pretty famous on the west coast, Darryl Starbird. Currently he resides in eastern Oklahoma about an hour northeast of Tulsa, near Grove, OK, and operates a museum full of custom cars dating from the 60’s to the present. I would urge anyone who is into the kind of cars Rob Ida has built to check out Starbird’s museum, the National Rod and Custom Hall of Fame Museum, full of customs wild and mild from many different builders as well as Starbird.

[@patrickmcneilly4293]

Seeing the "201" crossed out on the side of that hot rod is from the time before the rearranging of area codes in NJ. It made me smile because I grew up with a "973" number and "201" is what the area code used to be till the 80s when they started to run out of number combinations.

[@N-Scale]

Nice history Rob and so glad to meet you ( through KZbin). I remember your dads car !!

[@darvinpuhalsky4112]

Holy, what an amazing artist and builder, the stories alone are inspiring, love it

[@pappawmiked2162]

Rob is a phenomenal artist! What he does is artwork,not body work.

[@darrenbyrne4622]

Kool vid Tom that guy has real talent keep the vids coming oh a big high from Auckland New Zealand❤

[@charlesdyer2376]

Interesting story, and craftsman for sure , I knew his Dad back in the 70's when I worked for R&A Auto body in Morganville till 77 when I moved to Fl. now live in Ga. ,and still messing with Hot Rods , just turned 80 , and still driving 3 pedal hot rods in fact I still own My 50 F-1 Pick Up I've owned for 49 yrs it used to belong to Wally Dallenback Sr who built it with a Nail Head Buick to tow his race car to Old Bridge , Wall , and surrounding tracks in the 60's now sports SBS w.4 gear ,and the Gasser look !

[@earlwilson7838]

Love that you go around and share all of these beautiful cars and trucks Thank you

[@garyallen7868]

The stories are always amazing, I could watch this for hours.

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Wow. What a way to end the year. Looking forward to 2024!

[@ifbridges]

Slightly crazy story - the day after watching this I was down in Asbury Park and saw Rob's Galaxy 500. Of course I had to stop and check it out. It's a beautiful car in my opinion.

[@haffrods7055]

I enjoyed the shop tour. Awesome episode

[@milesj6064]

This was a great video and interview of Mr. Ida. I really respect people who can craft things out of raw metal and turn it into masterpieces. I always wanted to learn to weld and machine stuff, but don't have the space or tools to do it, but I can admire amazing work like what he does. Keep up the good work both of you from finding classics to building them.

[@rjs2005]

That truck, built by a 14 year old is simply amazing. I would love to visit Rob's shop- I'm jealous.

[@leegoddard2618]

I love the Henry J. I built models of em when I was a kid. 53 model year was my fav.

[@TrashcanGarage]

Been away from Barn Find Hunters for several years. This one brought me back. GREAT interview with Mr. Ida. I was alerted to his work on a Tucker restoration that I believe he was involved in.

[@vehdynam]

Very good video !! I have followed the Ida's off and on over the years and it was so good to see the shop . Many thanks for this !!!

[@WilliamDundon]

Wow I loved this episode I first saw the hemi Healey in a hot rod magazine story and fell in love with the concept. That’s great to see it again. Thanks for sharing the story.

[@RecoveryRoomRestorations]

Rob had a Tucker recreation, done stock on one side, slick custom on the other, and showed it at the Freehold cruise night. Blew everyone, including me, away!!

[@WalterChejlyk]

The custom automotive future is in good hands. An incredible episode. Thanks Tom.

[@Vaughnbarnes]

That orange Willy’s car is my favorite!!! I would love to own that!!! Just a beautiful car.

[@gregsly1247]

Love the video, thank you for posting it. You are correct in the assumption that it could have gone longer and still be both informative and entertaining.

[@ronniebraine9692]

Great video Tom. Rob Ida what a smart person with great skills.

[@magnoooz]

When that orange Willy's came out was blown away!!

[@kyleforeman4543]

Tks Tom for one amazin video an interview on Mr.Ida an his passion an vision plus self made talents,what a team he has,an ur correct,his sculptures will be in museums. HAPPY NEW YR

[@nicevans6827]

Dear Tom, life is a bit different these days for younger people. You cant swap a bag of sugar for a house and buy your weekly shop cheaply at the supermarket. Many younger people have dreams to do things like this, but life itself gets in the way most of the time.

[@chriscarnage90]

I never knew about rob. Damn you are talented

[@keithhooper5965]

Superb episode! Really enjoyed it. Merry Christmas from 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@robertchristie9434]

It's a 63 1/2 because the fastbacks debut in February '63, halfway through the model year. Prior, notchbacks were the only 2-door hardtop you could buy.

[@beatglauser9444]

to see this Henry J go to waste is killing me: Those little simple cars were stunningly beautiful.

[@kanagawakenji7]

"How much patience you guys got?" If this video was 8 hours long, I'd still think it was too short.

[@TheMxboy199]

Amazing I love barn find hunter I’m 25 so probably younger than most of your viewers

[@tylerstillwell5393]

This is great! Hagerty should really consider working with this shop and work a deal to work with motortrend. I'm sure there are plenty of us won't be able to get enough of these creations 😊

[@troygaskins1301]

Awesome !!!! Major talent trend setter.. can't wait to see him become more famous

[@johnbehneman1546]

A lot of great builds came out of this Shop

[@ralphbillick1210]

Tom , this was a great episode. Never heard of Rob Ida before but I will be looking forward to seeing more of his work. And your enthusiasm in this episode shown thru so much I felt as though I was in the shop with you. Looking forward for the next episode ❗️🇺🇸

[@SB-kw6oo]

Oh my GOD the Tucker styling buck

[@onespeedworld6979]

Everything there is next-level cool. Awesome. Kudos to Mr. Ida and thank you for this great episode!