BUGATTI: FABRICATING THE TRANSMISSION/DRIVESHAFT TUNNEL

[@nickday3541]

Very nice.. Seeing Jolene in it almost makes it as though she's ready for the road. Love those doors! Then again, everything about it looks stunning. It's going to look absolutely amazing when it's finished! Every day is one step closer but have to say it's a pleasure to watch. Once again, thank you for showing/ videoing every step of the way for those of us who follow. 🐾🐾

[@barry0517]

Finally the beautiful Jolene graced the video and looked comfortable behind the wheel. 😘👍🎉🙌🏻🧚🧚

[@dwartfarquart9590]

So nice to be along for this. Jolene looks very natural in the car. I know bikes pretty well and nothing about cars unless it is a Ford van or pickup. Of course, the algorithms keep showing up about Bugatti automobiles. Years ago in the mid 90s, I worked in a dealership that sold "A" Bugatti built around a Ducati 900 motor. The conservative nature of the area where I live makes it a tough place to sell exotics. Good on you and your friends helping with the motor and wood. It is entrancing to watch it come together.

[@javieraviles6314]

Great , great job. When she stepped out of the car her smile 😃 it’s what makes all the job done priceless .

[@hurk130]

Chad said "I am looking for strength, integrity....and a pair of plyers" Funniest thing of the night! I really enjoy these videos. More than the show for some reason. I feel like I am getting a one-on-one lesson in custom coach building. I get to hear the thought process of why something was engineered the way you do and no commercials!!!! LOL. Stay safe, warm and keep doing what you are doing.

[@robertwaid6988]

This unique car build deserves a commemorative tee-shirt done in the old Hot Rod school look. Print a thousand, sign, and sell. I'd buy several. BC& J are such super cool cats. Keep the videos coming!

[@bobfendrick7819]

Great work on seat fitment looks like you nailed it.What a creative Man you are Chad ! Thank you for all the Zenfull lessons on life & creative thinking .And how to turn All that into something real …So Cool…~Bob~

[@wandalavers4977]

Like your step by step video Best show on Discovery.keep up the good work.👍

[@philipkaegi2911]

Chad is amazing in building this car. Jolene looks amazing and super classy in the Bugatti. Can't wait to see it on the road.

[@bigheadedmartian]

I have been watching this build from the beginning first of all i want to give Bad Chad props for building a fuggen Bugatti and to top it off she is beautiful and looks good in this ride, keep Rockin On .

[@olsonspeed]

Best use of a '62 Volvo ever, beautiful work re-contouring of the original body.

[@richardjennex6583]

Jolene your going to look amazing driving that beautiful car down the rd and I could only imagine how Chad feels to poor his heart and soul into this car for you again thank you for taking us along with yous

[@mikebondarczuk5892]

Lovely when a plan on the fly turns into gold, well done

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Looking swell thx for the video great one 👍🚗😊 and pro filming Jolene 👍😊

[@jeffreycrossin427]

Jeff from Jersey! At the back you measured down 4 inches. Then you 45ed the square tube. That dropped it down below the 4 inches. You put the mark on the sheet metal for the lowest point and then the tube was below that mark.

[@colinstables]

The bump stops will provide clearance

[@MyKwaker]

I think Ettore would approve..A fine tribute to the man..well done sir..

[@adelphi0]

Looks like the car is the perfect fit for your lady...good on you guys...keep it going...you both are an inspiration in life!!!...LOVE IT!!!...

[@clemsilvernail1274]

Great work Chad and Jo. Love you guys

[@MrSk3406]

Your talent and energy are incredible. I love this build. It is the best of all car build threads. You show how its done in real life. The way its done with tools and old parts we have. No Boxes and crates of new parts donated/coming in from promoters

[@SteveBueche1027]

I would raise the lower dash board. She’s gonna lose her kneecaps in an accident. I would also consider a tilt steering wheel for her natural position of the wheel. Maybe a collapsible steering column as well?

[@townandcountrytallywhacker2968]

My knees hurt when I saw how close Jolene's kneecaps were to the sharp edge of your beautiful wooden dashboard.

[@briquetaverne]

I noticed that too and I wonder if that won't be a future medical issue in case of a front end accident or even something less radical like sharp braking to avoid something in the road like an animal for example. It just appears to be a little too close to that kneecap.

[@tertessa]

She differently fits... great build ...👍👍👍

[@erwinadams6848]

I enjoy the different elements of this build. Meaning it doesn't matter if it is square or round. Everything moves together. All the different angles

[@dariomicchia1680]

Hello friends, today I decided to search for you on Google and there I found your channel on KZbin and I am happy to see you work more, I love your show I see it in Argentina where I live in Discovery turbo! sir you are really amazing and everyone who works on your show, thank you very much

[@magnetmannenbannanen]

the more i watch this show, the more i learn, i had a car idea in my head, and as i watch i keep changing things, because of chad. you guys are such a great team, if i can ever afford it i wil have a car built by chad.

[@baxterscientific]

Smart man to keep his wife satisfied. That is a nice present for her. Car looks great.

[@jackparker365]

Car is looking epic. But I have to say, that tunnel is too big for the car. It’s going to dominate the interior. The car is dainty, Jolene is dainty, but the tunnel is huge. Keep it square and simple, just follow the lines of the transmission more. Luv it and the channel though, keep it up guys, it’s one of my favourite things to watch at the moment made even better by your daily updates 👍👍

[@jackparker365]

Having watched the next episode where Chad jumps in alongside the completed tunnel frame I take my above comment back. It looks fine, will be easy to sheet and functional. Keep it up

[@MindDezign]

Jolene match's that car so much, she looks like a model every time she gets in and out of it. It's a Chanel Elegant Suit of Armor .

[@randallbeasley7322]

This is great stuff Chad, i could watch you all day figuring things out!

[@simplyfred8044]

Jolene sitting in the car with the door shut reminds me of Suzanne Somers driving the tbird in American Graffiti. Classy.

[@ebikeliverystable]

I see about 3 inch of available realistate in your seat being designed. Like the custom frame and hope room is being left for adjustable frame. Mad respect for the work thus far. Keep that beautiful woman happy

[@briquetaverne]

***** Question Chad: Why would you run two 55 inch top rods all the way from the top of the Bell housing all the way to the back? Even if the Drive shaft rose to the top of the rear of the body's cut out, the bell housing and the Transmission won't move at all. If anything any movement would be from the transmission's drive shaft's universal and back. It would seem to me that running two shorter rods down to the height of the rear of the transmission's knuckle would allow for more room where you could put a shorter stemmed gear shifter as well as appearing to have more room in the front between both seats.:

[@KM-xp1pn]

I love watching people may think a 45 minute or 1hr + video is too long because its done right its goes quick and educational. I agree Jolene looks great in that car you guys need to go to Monterea car week or how ever its spelled. She looos super happy and who wouldn't such a sweet car may take another year bit I will be here waiting.

[@jamesr.epstein]

I am enjoying every minute of this build.

[@bozan8036]

GREAT JOB 👍 love watching this guy, especially the Friday intros lol happy Friday back

[@bentleynut1648]

The slope on the top part of the dash has perhaps made things a bit harder (unfortunately). It has meant the lower part of the dash is too low and in danger of hitting a drivers legs (although as you have shown.....it does work for Jolene). It’s a juggling act to get things right that’s for sure. When I did my boattail speedster I found I had to juggle steering wheel size, rake of steering column, space between steering wheel and dashboard, height of seat, thickness of seat, “V” shape of seat, back seat support and pedal location. I spent a week playing around with different positions, trying things out for myself and different drivers, before I finalized an approach. Took ages but was well worth it....particularly if you are driving the car for hours.....it needs to be as comfortable as possible. Maybe consider spending a bit more time to optimize this for her and other drivers. Anyway....love your enthusiasm....both of you. Enjoying the build very much.

[@richardashcraft7200]

I think it's too close to the knees as is.. but he said something about adding additional clearance of 7" ... I think ??? But I wouldn't leave it as is

[@gmcnelly2468]

Wisth all due respect, Ms. Jolene sure makes that Bugatti look good!

[@kevinhutton103]

What beautiful car it turning out to be. They say deeds are better then words, what a super great way to show another person how you truly feel about Jolene then to build Her a custom car from scratch !

[@sharontracy5353]

A husband making his wife an automobile from scratch, wow. Take notes fellas ....on how to make your gals ears wiggle ! I concur with comments on safety issue with knees, I said ouch when I saw how close . What a beautiful couple thank you for sharing your voyage.

[@bobbyoz8251]

Great work Chad that car will be amazing!

[@ronhayes8265]

She looks lovely in it! Cant wait to see the finished product.

[@MyKwaker]

Legend!!!!...no bullshit..its a hell of a lot of work..enjoying youre pace and comitment bud..

[@irfanullahmaingal6910]

Great job well done have a good day to both of you

[@bowzy588]

Well done Chad, best car show in the U.K

[@jiminycricket2230]

What a labor of love for his girl fitted right to her size and everything. You're a good man Chad.

[@NBLife459]

So much talent.Imagine what he could do if he took his time.The bugatti/jolene looks amazing keep up the good work love the show from New Brunswick

[@marknease1631]

Somebody needs to send Chad a couple dozen black Sharpie markers.

[@10us101]

well then buddy step up mark

[@MIKEH.777]

Doing a great job you 2 with the channel keep up the great work God bless you guys , the car is a wonderful work of art and it looks absolutely beautiful 🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌

[@Itsall897]

Seeing jolene sitting in the car with her arm draped on the door reminds me of the beautiful Hollywood starlets of the past, it won't be the engine bringing the car to life it will be the beautiful lady behind the wheel.no disrespect to you bad Chad you are a gentleman in your own right.

[@rpintadoautomtriz4752]

Awesome jobs...hello from Mexicali, México

[@xanimate]

Jolene in the Bugatti ❤️ been waiting for this for so long 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@xanimate]

Once a man with a talent and balls to say " Jolene wants a Bugatti and I will build her one " and now has evolved into a master craftsman finishing his most precious project to perfection, if the car was finished back then it wouldn't have been like this and never noticed and forgotten with time but now has a special place in automotive history, hope Jay Leno finds you an og Bugatti engin for this now that will be like a cherry on top to finish it. Love you both take care 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@edricoddot]

Hey, Jolene looking really good. Oh was she sitting in the Bugatti, didn't notice.

[@michaelrosebud]

Just a thought Chad, I would think about making a relief cut on both sides of the steering column, in a contour sweep down and under on the left, then back up to almost present a separate dash on the right side, reason ?....it could, God forbid, be a real knee breaker if the riding got rough. It just looked like her knees were quite close to the dash, just a safety thought, BUT..the car is looking great :-)

[@TheFastStang]

I would follow a bit more the lines of the gearbox with the tunnel all the way down till the driveshaft begins and from that a short bit straight towards the back, and after that up to the point were it is now on the rear axle section. The driveshaft never will hit the tunnel anyways. Even with my idea it can be flat on the top too, but not so high in the middle. It wouldnt look so boxy and square, cause the rest of the car has round lines, and you would have more room and still plenty for the shaft. But thats only my opinion. You have to do it your way if you want!

[@gordondeitz7838]

We're waiting for you to get the show on. Ya got a bunch of hard azz construction workin' men hangin' in my wood shop waitin' for ya. 👍

[@davidsolloway9349]

You are getting a real cool car Jolene !

[@GreggFesto]

Awesome Episode - Great to see Jolene. Chad and Jolene, Thank You very much for these videos and listening/responding to those of us that leave comments under the videos and on the chats during the premiers. EVERYONE SHOULD LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE BAD CHAD!!

[@colinstables]

Great vid, I’m painting my chassis tomorrow and weather is cooling here in nz so will turn up there soon

[@markroberts2379]

Chad : You're so communicative of your thoughts and very entertaining ! 😄 Keep on keeping' on! 😜

[@nancycardoza8724]

Loving Jolenes Bogatti you are so talented.

[@faerieSAALE]

Hey - look at me coming in at number 26! Another long afternoon naps - and - I feel great. ( I don't sleep well at night ) Well, can't win them all.

[@briankinnear7461]

Structure is always a good thing. Especially in a little hotrod like this.

[@jordany7018]

Ya you might want to consider putting a bend (or dip) in that centre console thru the middle there, it seems rather tall. Merely my opinion 🤙

[@josephcarpenter7193]

Oh it’s nice with new seat mods maybe still not be a safe area for the knees .....and I’m sure glad you include us in the viewing keep up the good work ....uknowwhatimsayin

[@davidmorgan745]

Thank you for showing someone besides Chad. LOL Love the show. Keep it up !

[@garyhughes9199]

I think you would have a better look and function if you would step the counsel down closer to the floor, giving you more space in the cabin

[@TheRanchNetwork]

Love the progress and love the process!

[@glendonrafuse9786]

AWESOME JOB CHAD ENJOYED THIS VIDEO...

[@johnpassmore8176]

Great job. One thing I do is I use a paddle switch on my cut off wheel. A Lot safer. To many close calls. I think counsel is A little high but it's your build and your doing such a great job

[@Mudgrove]

Looking good Chad but I worry about knees into the dash if there was any trouble.

[@frankieavalanche1805]

Awesome as usual. I see some comments on trimming the dash. Correct me if I am wrong this is only a mock up dash. Be patient and wait for the master to reveal his finished product. We all are so fortunate to have such a talented Professional teach and show us how its really done instead of a Hollywood camera crew cutting all the details out in favor of dressed up nonsence. I far more enjoy the real camera crew 👍

[@junkcarreviews5390]

Just a suggestion?? Could you make an inlay piece of veneer on the top of the console that matches the dash? Might add to the look of elegance?

[@jonbarc4489]

Could you not give the trans tunnel another inch on the right hand side? When you start the engine up, it might shake and hit the tunnel side wall?

[@gallantservices8327]

It's FRIIIDAAY and looking great

[@chaslee7826]

Anyone else shut their eyes when he welds? Just habbit of when it happens around me at work 😂

[@jamesmcritchie8310]

Is it to late to think of putting a lowered seats( like a sunken living room) as it sure looks cramped and uncomfortable sitting so far back on that relaxed angle to get sight line out the windshield. Also no knee room,for clutching and braking.

[@jamesmcritchie8310]

The Lamborghini contact was a very slant back windshield and very low car maybe get some ideas from that one

[@johnpaszko3762]

Hi Chad! Just watching you weld up that ten inch square tubing above the transmission for your center console. It probably should be longer.......then, 45 your side tubing. Reason I say this is because it seems like your too close to the transmission's starter gear cover at the top. Might be a tight fit when removing or installing the trans without damaging the firewall, just saying. Enjoying you vids as always! The car isn't even done and it looks fantastic, you are an meticulous artist! I'm a gearhead myself and I'm still learning a lot from watching your vids! Keep up the good work and good luck on your project cars! By the way I'm young guy, I'll be 74 in three months! Have a wonderful day Chad and Joline! JP JR. Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, USA.

[@JonDingle]

I hope that bellhousing doesn't knock against that box section as the engine rocks into life on start up. I would have thought at least half an inch of clearance would be needed. Most engines and gearboxes twitch on starting. Great video and good to see the progress being made.

[@alethacriss1528]

Chad tom and I really enjoyed your shopping show last night, Too much cool stuff! We are concerned about the dash though in your lady's car. Her knees look really close to the bottom edge of the dash. We looked at other dashes on other Bugatti's and they were all different but the knee clearance did not seem to be an issue.

[@langdonfairchild1st805]

Nice one chad. Little bit more adjustment with the new seat and leg room is just fine. 👍

[@robertfinck1275]

The only benefit of having the center console so high would be to do a section about 2" high below thost top bars, and isolate it from the outside. Put a wood top insert front to back and put a few switches and a couple cup holders for comfort.

[@apollolang3399]

I think the dash is a little low, but still great work really enjoying the show, I wait every night for the update

[@alandust2188]

Nice transition passing off the camera guys. I swear, that car looks better every time I see it.

[@davidsolloway9349]

You could make a nice glove box in that centre counsel

[@andrewbodl3796]

You have made a piece of art for the road

[@kelleygrove766]

Let Chad run the camera!!!!!

[@fastcarsfreedom7282]

You can make a glove box console or cup holder in the top of that tunnel with all that extra space.

[@mattpovah5952]

An aluminum cap on the top of the dash, shaped like a half oval, would give you a place to put the gauges more in line with the line of sight of the driver, perhaps. Was looking at the angle of that top dash piece and thinking that might look good as well. It’s going to be a beautiful car, look forward to seeing it in person some time.

[@yamaha226]

We need a subscriber push. He deserves it, Hello from Pennsylvania.

[@its_me_voltron6394]

The car is all curves and you're going to put square tunnel in it ?

[@markwheeler8041]

the visible parts are teardrop. the tubing is for strength.

[@bobandkathylyon7930]

If you're boxing in that floor, that's a great place for sound deadening insulation, as well as within the door skins, and the trunk box.

[@markwheeler8041]

she was so happy sitting in her car!

[@markroberts2379]

JoleNe ! You look splendid in your car !

[@michelinebeaulieu8204]

i like what you do very interesting nice car bravo from quebec...

[@99snubby]

the car and Jolene look great.

[@kwikslvr73]

might have trouble with the shifter with that tunnel so high

[@mackdickson1209]

Yes, i would suggest sloping the tunnel down to follow the trans, then back up to required height for diff hump. it will lower the mounting height of the shifter and look a bit less imposing.

[@user-kc7fc5ql4k]

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[@bwyou812]

Still looking at the inside door panels and was wondering about the glass. It looks like there will be no roll down glass?

[@malcolmwoodnorth3081]

I might be wrong but I don't think the original had roll down windows.

[@123ninjapower]

And it's Friday all day, bring it on.

[@raudy59]

I thought you were using different rear end from Jeep ? Is the Jeep pig same height to driveshaft distance as the Ford rearend you are measuring ??