Behind the Scenes at HOT ROD Magazine! HOT ROD Unlimited Episode 30

Ever wondered what a job at HOT ROD magazine is really like? In this episode of HOT ROD Unlimited we take you inside the offices at HOT ROD to show you what goes in to publishing the longest running automotive magazine of all time. You'll see the staff at work as we brainstorm new issues, work in the shop, shoot feature cars in the studio and drive our favorite cars. It's hard work, but someone has to do it.
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[@Lgs260495]

You get a camaro! And you get a camaro!! EVERYONE GETS A CAMARO!!!

[@matthardy4994]

I guess ford sponsored this episode.

[@Cservoss25]

you guys literally have the coolest job in the world. I love cars and everything HotRod Magazine stands for and I'd sell my kidneys just to sweep the floors there. keep up the great work guys.

[@Brsrkr_71]

I don't know why but all of a sudden I want a Camaro...

[@ziiofswe]

"She runs hot, so we're taking the hood off!" I wonder where I've heard that before.......

[@jamesfeil2468]

😂😂😂

[@ricomichel]

By the looks of this video, Hot Rod should be called Camaro magazine. It's the only car or car logo in the whole video, I wonder how that happened

[@trumbley22]

Perhaps it was a big joke because everyone complains that they're all about Camaro's... In fact I know it was.

[@Strike86]

Jesus you aren't kidding, like literally every single car in this entire video, toy or otherwise, is a Camaro. There's Camaro logos and stuff everywhere. That can't have been coincidence.

[@zykotec]

look at 8:16

[@tomcooney183]

I found it pretty hilarious and I like that they put effort into making a joke like that for us haha

[@C-M-E]

Does the Franken-Stang-a-maro on Finnegan's wallpaper count?

[@dragkid185]

I'm not sure... but I think they like Camaros.

[@whoewasthatit]

drinking game! u take a shot every time you see a camaro

[@michaelcaplinger5115]

im on the floor with my hand on the toilet good game

[@shawninlow3929]

Funnest part of this video, finding a car that was not a Camaro.

[@jimthykeson9617]

As i commented to the MT bunch, you guys are sooo far ahead of the 'new' media curve it hurts! I've read Hot Rod & MT before you were born, but all the printed words and pictures cannot match the reality of this format. Bravo! to the editors of the 'brave new world' of automotive journalism!

[@bartowsanta6313]

That was great. It got to the point where everytime there was a Camaro I couldn't help but smile.

[@GeneralLee131]

Ugh, that red 67 Camaro they have on the lift in their shop...So gorgeous.

[@deafyboy86]

Although I was listening, I was actually laughing way too hard at the fact that they managed to put a Camaro in almost every single camera shot.

[@dannork1240]

it costs $$$$$$$$ to publish a magazine (not to mention all the web stuff they do) so if GM kicks in a couple bucks to stick Camaros around the place, who cares? If it helps keep the lights on a little longer, it's all good.

[@bobbybass7972]

So you don't mind objectivity being plowed up the ass... got it...

[@ErikGjovik]

I love the white board session "Is hugger orange red enough?"

[@Basil_Kehoe]

I wonder who sponsored this episode

[@mutthead1444]

Its how you get to watch it for free........

[@tindrumstoo]

Wow that was a lot of Camaro in one episode! I think you guys were just trying to see how much Camaro you could get in to this one.. Very funny! Had me laughing.

[@williamg3518]

lmao their is literally a camaro logo or car in every shot!

[@neurodick3868]

Feel like chevy gave them some cash lol all the print outs...

[@The.Lone.Wolf.]

camaro memorabilia eveywhere, I love it!

[@w4cky7]

Could you have possibly fit anymore Camaros in?

[@RumblestripDotNet]

I love the "Dare To Be Different" cover and it's a Camaro! The jokes write themselves!

[@theblacklines]

I love the Camaro placement. Very funny.

[@Rowdypilot]

I'm actually impressed with how much thought went into making sure there was a camaro of some sort in pretty much EVERY LAST SHOT! That takes some serious effort

[@Maxximtl]

"Who likes Camaros anyway?" The funniest quote of the entire video.

[@philm.8124]

LOL...Camaro Rod! My favorite is the white board in the meeting room.

[@mtpruden]

Thanks for all you do! Favorite magazine since I got my first subscription when I was 6.

[@zykotec]

lol, sooo many Camaros, everywhere. Not everyone gets the joke it seems :P

[@Burnscar81]

The dude at 0:38 is obviously working really hard. Maybe he's on lunch lol ;)

[@madbikeboysins]

Jessi Lang rocks, mainly because she makes dull stuff fun. Elana, I like your input into HRM, plus it seems that you're more real about driving old cars everyday. I spent years driving my 67 Mustang everyday, the stories I could tell about the kindness of strangers when broken down...

[@outskirtscustoms]

This must feel like a dream job but I bet it keeps you on your toes.

[@Mattwiistand]

You guys should have a video were all the staff sits at table and talks about what some of the most historical hotrods are and some of your favorites!

[@MisterBonedigger]

Good eye! It was a Hot Rod branded 1958 Les Paul from the Gibson Custom Shop. Done in 2008.

[@jaread35]

Product placement!!!!!! Your lucky I love Chevy.

[@availablerandomname]

love seeing how its done

[@LiLongboarder155]

AH! That sounds absolutely amazing! Im drooling a bit over the thought of that

[@SecretWeapon101]

That's Finnegan for ya! He always says stuff like that on Roadkill! :D

[@Gluhorse]

I want to see every employee of Hot Rod magazine imitating a dragon coming out of a waterfall

[@ronnyinwaxhaw]

Without your comment, I probably wouldn't have paid as much attention to the abundance of Camaro stuff. Thanks for making it funnier!

[@freeride21a]

"and she runs hot, so we're taking the hood off" HAHAHAHA!

[@ryguy1010sprin]

This video was awesome, you guys are awesome, these cars.. awesome. Thanks for all the awesome

[@spyfox258]

you seem so insightful and have an endless knowledge of cars, lets hear your wonderful argument...

[@AdVenNarkotik]

Nelson's engines are so damn amazing & beautiful

[@khalil20089]

Loved this to the beat!!! Made my day!

[@TheCamarodude96]

I am a huge Camaro fan, and own a '69 SS. But the amount of Camaro merchandise made even my head hurt.

[@mrfilipelaureanoaguiar]

Keep going guys,really nice job you guys are making.

[@gilloglyb]

Glad you liked that part.

[@harrytiger2025]

There's so many sponsor plugs here I thought they were taking the piss!

[@treygrant3269]

i love that you guys post videos on KZbin, but i would love to see more roadkill episodes

[@iRDaBrit]

Wish I could write again. I miss my magazine days. RIP Sega Pro.

[@RamblinAround]

Man, that was great. Liked the outtakes at the end too.

[@jamescampbell4205]

That moment when you realize the crusher swap started in this video 1:45

[@ratss454]

i didnt read any of the comments before watching this vid, but within the first 2 minutes, i had started to laugh thinking about the hate mail you guys were going to get on this piece. i then realized it was some kind of joke. well played hot rod!

[@rayyanrizwan60]

yay david and mike are my best car reviewers and adventures

[@SecretWeapon101]

CAMAROS!!! My favorite car!!! Love it! 1:53 -- Finnegan, is that a Mustang I see on your Computer Screen? xD lol!

[@carzzi]

Saturated product placement for Camaros did not go unnoticed.

[@stkrrauch1]

i like the chevy camero theme

[@MrSpiderman145]

Man that F-Bomb looks really nice.

[@717xcrunner]

Waaay too much Camaro in that office for us Blue Oval guys.... But i'm still jealous!! Great work guys, keep it up.

[@happydug]

Longest running magazine is awesome. Freiburger needs to spend more time on the hot rod channel.

[@tmurda1967]

Wish HotRod would feature more Camaros and Chevy products :) Love the work guys and keep it up! Roadkill is a riot by the way amazing work.

[@MrWinn]

After reading years of Hot Rod I can honestly say that I'm not surprised by all the GM. ;p

[@rocketk79]

You guys rock! Keep it up especially the roadkill show👍👍

[@sebastienh78]

Did you noticed, that mustang on Finnegan screen is modified like a 78 trans-Am. Look at the flares in front and behind the wheels, the wheels, the rear spoiler and the COPO camaro hood!! :)

[@chunkyboiz931]

i love all the camaros!

[@vqpwr]

LOL Camaro's everywhere! haha

[@HesteBremse]

Nice insider, thanks for sharing it ;)

[@gilloglyb]

Gotta make our Friday deadlines.

[@BS.Wickman]

WHOA 1:44 mark - Crusher Camaro with a LS9 swap ?!?! and the Muscle Truck with a LS7 swap ? HOLY JEEBUS !

[@noobtime5131]

Well.. this explain those Camaro's anywhere, everytime.

[@Ralphlovs69cars]

Good Job guys!! Keep the Camaros coming!!

[@mcbm22]

Owning 8 Camaro's I Really enjoyed this episode...

[@TheManiteeHD]

The whole chevy thing was pretty funny

[@jeremiahsmith6689]

im a chevy guy that likes 60's mustangs and ive learned because of my 67 stang parts for a ford tend to cost more at least for the engine than it does a chevy and ive mostly driven chevy vehicles. that might be one of the reasons if you ared dealing with a budget the cheeper things are a bit more likely chosen for projects

[@Breakfast__Burrito]

I don't know if you are serious or not, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. Mopar is short for MOtor PARts and originally was a division of Chrysler Co. that made spare and performance parts. GM had AC Delco and Ford had FOMOCO. Eventually Mopar became a slang for Chrysler Co. because Chrysler is the name of a car company and an automotive corporation. This is why I said Mopar. Nowadays, Mopar still makes parts, but they also have grown into a performance division of Chrysler.

[@JohnMartin-hh3ec]

Great a Chevy episode. no slow Ford and Mopar crap. GREAT!!!!!!

[@Adamsbrown81]

Heres a good drinking game! Take a shot every time you see a camaro!

[@crash1915]

Finnegan looks like jimmy neutron with a goat

[@s10dreamer]

Well played with the Camaros...well played.

[@briandrum1]

Exactly what I said on their last video!!!! Roadkill should just have their own channel.

[@Træfisk]

oh i love the F-Bomb, what an awesome car that is.

[@CamaroAmx]

i think they ment in America. the oldest car magazine still made in the world is Autocar, but it's a British magazine.

[@gstevie97]

Answering the board at 0:56: Hugger Orange is red enough; it's easier to make a 3rd gen fast than a 4th gen pretty; Better Off Dead is a good movie; and Bullitt is the best car movie, even though a Camaro isn't featured.

[@alqahtanis3oood]

U have really awesome job guys, Im an AIRCRAFT ENGINEER and I prefer working on cars. Good luck guys

[@damarchingeagle]

There was an editorial at one point that said the whole thing was an april fools joke, hence all camaros

[@MotorTrendWatch]

Thanks to the very few of you who got the joke. APRIL FOOLS! We had to post early due to our show schedule.--Love, the Hot Rod Staff

[@Ozkartez]

i did not noticed it until i saw it in the magazine

[@MotorsportsNJ]

Awesome hats

[@murry001]

Camaro everywhere I look on this video lol

[@mbclk65amg]

Awesome Chevrolet commercial ;D

[@StudleyHungWell]

Thanks to this magazine I get nothing done at work.

[@htweelz]

LOL!! I'm just seeing this today and I'm wondering WTF is up with all of the Camaros. I figured it had to be an April Fool's joke. I've been a subscriber for over 30 years now and everyone always wrote in about "having nothing but Camaros in it." Great job!

[@andreshates]

so awesome! :)

[@BartekPL83]

Guys from the video are: driving chevrolets, dressed in chevrolet clothes, have chevrolet toys, posters... scared to think what they're eating on lunch ;)

[@AliLS14]

David, bring us the new ROADKILL !!!!!!1!!!!!!

[@JackV8]

I love your videos

[@stiliqn007]

so this is why there's less roadkill than any other series

[@BirkJunghanns]

Yes ROADKILL!!! ROADKILL!!!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Hilarious. These videos are not long enough. Btw-you guys had a pretty good laugh, huh? Do we call this the Camaro plaster? Because everywhere you look there are Camaros plastered. Everywhere. Pretty funny. Great asset to the Motor Trend channel.

[@azlax2011]

I wish I could work there and just work on cars all day