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So today Rich "comforts" a grieving wife.. repeatedly, then we do what everyone has been screaming for since day 1.. putting the D into a Tesla with a Cummins Engine
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[@kkallioj]

I feel bad for Bob, but I'm glad his wife got help several times.

[@Robert-mt9jw]

I would help her every day!

[@Clockpie5436]

its so nice they’re helping her

[@corydehaan8349]

Good for her. Rich cracks me up.

[@okeyezeilo6187]

🤣

[@connorohoare7470]

She got the help not that she needed but the help she wanted

[@AntonAtan]

Bob is the real MVP for having a good sense of humor and letting them make so much fun of him 😀

[@models6082]

his premature death really saddens me😞 (and that means a lot from something that doesn't have a "soul")

[@Kaminoextragalactic]

😃 so much gooding sensing and humouring 😃 having funing everydaying 🤠

[@chevyfan029]

Bob lore 😳

[@Amuris86]

Bawb is da baws

[@petergamache5368]

@@models6082 He died the way he lived ... premature.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Bob's wife deserves the Model D. I'm sure you're giving it to her, but it needed to be said. Also this car is going to piss off so many people... And probably not _just_ Tesla people.

[@kleemanjad]

Model DR Dick Rich

[@jeffjefjeff724]

robocock

[@acreativename7999]

People getting pissed off about a tesla deserve to get pissed off

[@Sean-xu5ti]

I also heard the model I and the C are also very nice. Butt stay tuned for the model K extended version.

[@James-May]

we got one

[@briankuhn7396]

“Bob also had erectile dysfunction.” 😂 🤣 That comment as a side note right at the end…. It got me!

[@cincinus50]

Dude, the storytelling in this channel keeps getting better and better. I love seeing the shenanigans that you come up with. Much better than what is on TV.

[@trumpwolftickets1440]

That's what spaceball is all about brother ⚾

[@egbertandrew7074]

May be the next Morgan Freeman😜

[@WillProwse]

😂😂😂 this intro is hilarious. 99% of tesla owners described right here

[@WillProwse]

"bob decided to celebrate" im dying 😂

[@WillProwse]

RIP

[@g00fysmiley]

I wonder if Bob also commented a out your model S plaid situation about how you "were obviously using it wrong" tesla simps are something

[@ThomasGillot]

Guess I’m in the 1%. I should be taxed more.

[@kylereese4822]

Or put Ford Mach E motors in it turn up the power also the E motors don`t have the diff on the side thus a smaller motor thus a custom battery box could be made same as it`s contents aka 18650s go for the worlds 1st P100D Model 3....

[@bignose4703]

I really hope you're taking GM up on the supercharged engine!

[@JDelta87]

The idea of a diesel swapped Tesla never crossed my mind but I'm definitely here for it.

[@Ballzzzz416]

Same

[@petermolnar8667]

Check out the smokestang if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s just genius

[@Ballzzzz416]

@@petermolnar8667 that’s thing is nuts hope the model 3 is like that

[@roborovsky6950]

Would've loved to see an European style diesel swap, like a 3liter bmw straight six or something.

[@abishaicaldera2978]

Hell yeah Cummins is the best I love this engines best reliable and fun driving setup forsure

[@lesliefranklin1870]

You should throw a dieselgate VW engine in there. That would merge two orphans.

[@thetechfromheaven]

He should get plugged with Jared from Wrench Every Day, he has some good knowledge on boosting those good ol' VW coalburners

[@mizaqenyad4269]

“Merge two orphans” 😂😂

[@rkan2]

Agreed - though a more reliable VW 1.9/2.5 without any DPF stuff would be better and still fit the story

[@microsoftaddict]

I was going to say the same, but I think the point of this car is not to even be fast, just obnoxious. And what is the biggest antithesis to a silent electric car? A loud ass Cummins tractor engine. The VW would likely be too tame to really get the point across. As they said, it’s about noticing and making a statement. I originally thought a 98-99 mercedes diésel would be great, but again way too tame to really make a statement.

[@roborovsky6950]

@@rkan2 I feel like a straight six bmw or mercedes engine would fit perfectly under the bonnet and be able to pull up to 500hp from it.

[@OutOfNameIdeas2]

i love the direction you guys have taken. we need more ICE remakes of electric cars. so much fun

[@noirtesseract2104]

I notice Rich cares about the well being of other peoples wives. Done in a none creepy way.

[@ProCarsGaming556]

Very nice of him to help people's wives out. As a white man I can say I would be happy to know he could take care of my wife if I died.

[@maxnex7676]

I almost cried listening to what happened to Bob, but immediately perked up when I realized the neighbor was ready to rush in on several occasions to help his wife. 🤣🤣🤣

[@gmcoelho]

Looking forward to the "world's first steam engine swapped Tesla" series

[@HiroNguy]

Hell yeah! Rankine cycle FTW! And not a steam turbine either, rather a piston one. Rollin' steam! 🚂

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

thats what I said in the ice-t video. Because I want the car to run with actual hater's tears

[@aerodyneservices]

followed by, worlds first horse drawn tesla carriage, complete with auto sensing buggy whip

[@HiroNguy]

@@aerodyneservices Now that's 100% biofuel right there!

[@aaronmiller5012]

How about a hybrid Tesla. Still has an ICE and maybe use the super capacitor hybrid system that Lamborghini has. Doesn’t require a battery. Also, in the future, do a V8 or a Duramax diesel swapped GMC Hummer EV if possible.

[@jochenstacker7448]

I had to Google "let's go Brandon". I think it means "I take livestock medicine"

[@mattbrew11]

Intro is every single new Tesla buyer ever thank you for cutting through their bullshit

[@teslasummoned4434]

Been watching Rich’s videos from oldest to newest & boy has it been a journey to this point. Much respect!

[@midlanticfishing5405]

There’s no going back now!! 🙂

[@Xiph1980]

I do think the lack of Popeye's for the past years is disturbing though.

[@mr1shaggy]

The man is legit

[@ssn608]

I just finished a 4000 mile round trip to New Hampshire in my Texas truck, to pick up a truck camper from Truck Camper Warehouse (very nice people). I was cared silly I'd run in that white stuff that falls from the sky up there. Fortunately, I hit a 3 day window when the state wasn't snowbound, though I see you guys weren't so fortunate. Thought about stopping by to say, "Hi", but ran home instead when the phone said "winter storm warning". Got back in time to enjoy clear blue skies and 77 degrees on Christmas day. As literally always... enjoyed your content. That's why I "like and subscribe".... don't know why anyone wouldn't.

[@dwhitman12341]

Omg. I was laughing my ass off at the intro. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Poor Bob

[@crispy-k]

Would be kinda fun to calculate how much diesel has actually been spent to build tesla factories etc. 10/10 as always ;)

[@Muskar2]

Because of the moving goalpost fallacy?

[@craighoffman8160]

The real calculation is how much rainforest in Asia was cut down and how much diesel was burned to mine the nickel and lithium for the batteries. Batteries are very CO2 intensive to create. In fairness, while a Tesla (and any battery powered vehicle) is significantly more CO2 intensive to manufacture, they are net CO2 winners vs. fossil fuels over the course of their lives. Be that as it may, electric is not the pure environmental savior they are made out to be. That and America does not have nearly enough grid capacity to handle widespread rapid EV adoption.

[@davidj4662]

@@craighoffman8160 Yeah, but the righteous virtue signaling is priceless.

[@MKRN98]

@@craighoffman8160 Volvo did a research about electric cars vs. ICE cars. Electric car needs to drive 70k kilometers to be clean, when ICE car makes 150k kilometers before it reaches amount of pollution electric car production made. So at the moment, imo, ICE cars are better deal for environment. And in all honesty, when electric car reaches 100k km/60k miles, it's usually the end of its life cycle in most cases. Yes, there are some cars that drive more, I'm saying they don't but it doesn't equal out at the end for whole EV scene. Unless they'll come out with better batteries that makes less pollution to produce and can be recycled as whole, it's not a great alternative for our environment. Hydrogen cars are more environmental friendly but I guess nobody wanna pursue it except Japanese Toyota.

[@mattbrew11]

All of it

[@Matt-yv6yu]

Outstanding cinematic masterpiece as always! And GM offering the the supercharged engine is incredible!!!

[@unloveableandre]

8:10 Superman! That Tesla hit Superman!

[@DuffusMonkey]

4BT"s vibrate more than a a kick start Hitachi Magic Wand. Bob's wife will love it! Depending on the year I probably designed some of the parts on that Bread Truck

[@GarryMcGovern]

That opening 3:30 minutes is genius - absolute pure gold. That is some of the best writing I have ever seen on YT...... ever seen ANYWHERE! Massive fan here in Ireland, doffing his cap and bowing the head in respect sir - SUPERB!!!!

[@grandisonrogerson2528]

PURE GOLD!

[@MilwaukeeF40C]

What is the acoustic tune? Sounds like a Buckethead pike.

[@wpgspecb]

minus the no masks, minus the "lets go brandon" sticker and minus the dog shock collar.

[@TauCu]

@@wpgspecb Why you gotta be such a minus?

[@herbertkraft7379]

Man, I feel edged with the minimal updates on ICE-T. I want to see the beast unleashed!

[@lawrencekendrick6440]

It's impressive that the crush zone saved the 12v battery. No blood or guts in the cabin.

[@matthewholzinger1042]

I remember in the early '70s going from Chicago to Maryland a couple times to visit family seeing several caravans of army vehicles. Was always impressed.

[@bgerardj871]

True story, Elon and Rich we born on the same day. They’re soulmates, and clearly Elon is having a hard time with this😂

[@LouisSubearth]

Some say Grimes broke up with Elon so he could be with Rich

[@DannoFZ1]

Rich is the Master of Trolls. Well played, Sir.

[@chiefdenis]

All the trolls look up to him

[@HiroNguy]

They see me trollin' They H8n....

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

I am in awe of the amount of stuff Stevon can do. What a man.

[@dwaynezilla]

"He's dreaming. I wonder what he's dreamin' about." Don't you recognize his bliss face?

[@MillBrookRailroad]

Model D. Perfect! As soon as you read off the engine bay dimensions, the first thing that came to mind was a 4BT. I WONDER if you'll get that from a bread truck? Hmmm... You had bottles of V8 for ICE-T. Maybe Twinkies for the model D. :-) Great video, guys!

[@theyeetus1428]

If a 4BT can fit, that means a 6BT can fit if they stretch the hood.

[@dillonh321]

I think the r2.8 would be a better fit.

[@TheCoolDave]

No question the most entertaining car channel on KZbin... Looking forward this project..

[@mercurymadness9005]

This is awesome you guys. Can’t wait to see the build. Rich I love your dry humour Makes me laugh so hard. You’re an amazing man. with an amazing talent and with an amazing crew Keep going keep on keep on

[@Mordanthanus]

I was just chuckling until he got to "Bob was thrown off a local bridge." I almost spit my drink.

[@sqmotorsports9230]

Man that frontal impact was brutal. I'm thinking concrete pier of some sort like an overpass support.

[@-darrell]

I think even though it looks bad the void where an engine would be becomes a big crumple zone and transfers less energy to the driver compartment during a crash.

[@sqmotorsports9230]

@@-darrell that's an interesting question I would like to see tested: does the added mass of an engine, etc, absorb energy or pass it through to the passenger compartment? I can see either outcome being possible, so that would really need to be tested

[@RogerM88]

Take a look into a VW TDI Diesel engine. Plenty available, compact as the legendary 1.9 TDI, and many aftermarket parts to boost it. The UK Shop "Darkside Developments", could even assist on the build.

[@williamletts9487]

Or maybe a 4bt Cummins which is pretty much a tdi on crack

[@idrisddraig2]

@@williamletts9487 Way too heavy and too low HP for it's weight

[@machinist7230]

@@williamletts9487 too heavy. They're like 900 lbs. They're far better off doing a 2.8L Cummins crate engine.

[@williamletts9487]

@@idrisddraig2 yes, in stock configuration, but they can be built to make a lot of horsepower for very cheap

[@RogerM88]

@@williamletts9487 but would it fit the engine bay with the hood close? The 1.9 TDI would almost for sure fit. Giving it that sleeper look.

[@thetechfromheaven]

Uncle Car Guru never ceases to amaze me with his inventions. Also I think he is getting prepped to raid the Tesla Gigafactory.

[@Aeroman66]

This is awesome! You should put a 2 stroke Detroit diesel in this thing, that would be funny

[@Nihil1st1347]

That was the funniest intro to an automotive content video I have ever watched.

[@vholt9000]

Thanks for the shoutout Rich! I'm an OTR owner operator and I'm glad there's people out there like you that truely appreciate how your goods get to you! Keep the shiny side up!

[@jstravelers4094]

The main stream media has done a pretty good job in recent years educating the public on this point. I have heard this a lot. And of course it's true. And it's the case all over the world.

[@jackwills8550]

Looks like Colorado is gonna be having a supply shortage more so than any other state. They gave that guy 110 years for that accident but i heard that Ghislaine Maxwell only faces up to 35 years for all of the shit she and Epstein did for over 20 years. The guy should serve time but 110 years is ridiculous when you compare what Epstein and Maxwell did. I drove a semi and ran a crane for 14 years for a small crane company till i broke my back. Stay safe out there bud.

[@zxggwrt]

You guys are KZbin royalty. Your ambition and your execution are exquisite!

[@tichu7]

Is there nothing Stevon can't do.... He's a true renaissance man.

[@SergeyPupkoMusic]

That smooth brain line had me in a fit... Laughing so hard I'm clawing for breath while years are pouring out of my eyes... Thank you Rich for being a comedic genius.

[@Marsupial2]

I’m so hyped for this, maybe call it Vin Diesel.

[@Cloxxki]

All the scuffs are red, fire truck confirmed. Those are magnets to Teslas.

[@philtucker1224]

Maybe Firetrucks have their own cloaking device? 🤔

[@hungryhungryhummer]

I knew my hopes were too high when I thought you were jamming a 12v in there😂

[@DeltaKilo77]

Just the pure joy I'd get from pissing off the electric purists make me want a LS swapped Tesla. Congrats, I'm very jealous. Love your channel.

[@HiroNguy]

IKR! It's even better than a Ford swapped into a Camaro!

[@myeyesaresmiling442]

Not sure if it’s possible but would love to see a dually Tesla! Diesel and dually would send the fan boys completely over the edge! Lol Looking forward to following the build!

[@sab0nes]

That Hello Fresh transition was so smooth

[@kadinstarkey1033]

You got me dying man🤣 "Bob was thrown off a bridge. Bob also had erectile function." 😂

[@toyotaboyhatman]

Marty: Doc, are you telling me you built a diesel.. out of a tesla?! Doc: The way I see it if you're gonna build a diesel why not do it with some style? Besides, not like this car was going to leave the landfill seeing as how much it costs to repair any tesla.

[@davidwright1653]

I actually read this in Marty's & Doc's voices.....I need serious help!!!

[@HiroNguy]

🤣😂🤣😂 2.6 GW!

[@TheDeanosaurus]

Got the diesel from the Libyans

[@HiroNguy]

@@TheDeanosaurus These days it'd be from Afghanistan. LGB!

[@BiltsOne]

"Bob also had E.D.", I lost it after that. 🤣💀

[@iWysocki]

Rich is the hero every Bob’s wife needs and deserves. Thank you Rich

[@MilwaukeeF40C]

Why is he wearing Crocs?

[@iWysocki]

@@MilwaukeeF40C because that’s what heroes do.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I’ve waited all day to sit down and watch this!

[@mihijaiiddi2198]

Rich is really a good story teller, one of the reasons i always look forward to his videos

[@kimjorgensen24]

No one can tell a story with built-in suppositories like uncle Rich 😂👍🏻

[@derpenstein713]

That prince was very respectful of Bob's wife. Some say he's still respecting her to this day... multiple times a day.

[@xsleep1]

Speaking of rolling coal, for your next trick how about a coal-fired steam engine Tesla conversion? Think of the historical significance: One auto brand carrying all the power plants of all cars of all times. After that, a horse, or better, an oxen drawn Tesla.

[@ogkushmastadanig6123]

Yikes Hard Pass ™️

[@mizaqenyad4269]

Huge props to Bob, guy is obviously cool as hell, and he has great sense of humor hahahha.

[@cbplays3436]

Would love to see you get with Westen Champlin on this project! He stuffed a cummins into a 2017 mustang GT and it is epic

[@dayewalker9408]

Another fine episode by youse guys!!! I wouldn't expect anything less. Happy New Year!!!

[@Dingleberry-TV]

Man these guys make all of my dreams come true

[@pancakes99]

Nice to see a big noisy loud smokey Tesla.

[@HiroNguy]

Am looking forward to seeing Rich B. interviewed on Babylon Bee!

[@willmatic84]

THE NAME FOR THIS PROJECT SOULD BE [CUMSLA] 💪🏽😤

[@briggs713]

Hey Rich and team. My wife said drop more contents, she said it makes her feel better. ( she has a belly ache, not the Rona) She loves the channel lol

[@joshjansen7731]

Looks like they already have the 4bt sourced and the vw tdi motors are a great idea too, but if love to see the Cummins r2.8 in there. Maybe after ice-t Cummins will get onboard with them.

[@MainelyW212]

Cummins swap a Tesla? Rich… congratulations… you are officially the worlds greatest troll. We love you.

[@HiroNguy]

"The space between...." 😆 Great Roxy Music easter egg there!

[@leol8658]

I only want to know if the part with “let’s go Brandon” sticker on that model s was filmed AFTER that now famous call on Christmas Eve. In any event, Uncle Rich and Steeevon are trolling on a level higher than that deep space Tesla roadster lol

[@AceEverett]

Love my diesel, can't wait to see some beautiful turbo piping on yours, cause mine is still stock. The bullet hole wheels would be sick, a nice hint that it's diesel to us truck guys. I'm actually waiting for mine to come in today (pro comp 69s).

[@yamadog24]

I love this friggin channel. Dont ever change, Uncle Rich!

[@thacovesyde9489]

God yes I can just hear the technicians who built the tesla pouting over this! 🤣

[@Rockport1911]

When half of your " new" Tesla has to be thrown in the dumpster :) ICE-T was a cool project, this one will be too. Trailerhitch is mandatory!

[@Vhicken]

Wow the biggest takeaway for me is that the rear doors won't open, what the fuck was Tesla thinking?

[@philtucker1224]

Yes I really hope no one was trapped in there! (-over here in the U.K. the fire truck crews just cut the whole roof of straight away (just in case) ….) have a great new year dude 😊👍

[@AkioWasRight]

Tesla just doesn't care, as long as the gimmick sells.

[@boxeclectic]

Elon Musk once again, is requesting your location.

[@kennyfordham6208]

I was expecting Rich to take Bob's wallet, when he checked him. 😆

[@timothydurm4366]

For space concerns, look into the 2.8l Cummins crate engine. A 4bt would be bad ass, but may give you unreasonable challenges.

[@AJLethal]

the first 3 and a half minutes of this video are nothing short of a masterpiece

[@briancox2721]

A Tesla that rolls coal. Slap the BMW badges on it, and you'll have the smuggest, douchist vehicle to ever grace American roads.

[@de0ndre]

I can't even stop laughing at the story to watch the rest of the video. good stuff 😂😂😂

[@AgentOrange96]

30:34 The Killdozer was actually a Komatsu, so it's the right brand!

[@Ncnee44]

We’ll have to see this Model D go toe to toe with Westen Champlins Smokestang

[@nickpollay1681]

Yeah and/or Cleetus but I’m sad by the very vague videos. All we get now is a 9 minute video of whatever he did the last two months

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍Rich should get a VW diesel engine just for the diesel gate edge and get a new Dot certificate.

[@AMDemon420]

🤣That intro is the funniest thing I have seen in awhile. Thanks Uncle Rich. Bob's wife says thanks for all the help as well.

[@richardhobbs7107]

14:50 an unresolved childhood issue, . . . . steven . . . . .

[@workdesu]

from no emission to pretty much one of the most polluting engine 😂 lmao tesla is indeed getting the D slap on their face lol

[@HiroNguy]

Where's our electric coming from? Almost half of mine is uranium, a bit less than half is cooking with coal, and the rest is methane/NG.

[@mikejulien2330]

Why would you throw a perfectly good body off a bridge like that?! I could have used that spine for my project! It looked barely used!

[@ItsAlive111]

I feel there was a missed opportunity to troll both Tesla and FCA by installing a 3.0 “Ecodiesel” in this Tesla…

[@jasonbrindamour903]

My big wonder.....when is Rich Rebuilds going to build a Tesla powered brand new Delorean??? Seriously, an electric Delorean!!! And you can buy all of the parts/body brand new to this day. C'mon do it Rich!!! It doesn't have to be jazzed up like the BTTF car but a mini version of the flux capacitor for S&G's would be fun. Heck, maybe even different LED lighting that happens anytime the vehicle hits 88MPH. Make that car what it wanted to be back in the day! Who else is with me on this....let's vote this up and get his attention!!!

[@jonmayer]

That hole directly in the middle of the windshield. I would love to know the story of that crash and what happened to that car. Edit: Ohio plate, enough said.

[@Voyajer.]

Probably camping out in the far left lane and tipped someone over the edge.

[@hypefilms6061]

The guy is a cook,a designer,a musician god knows wat esle 😂😂😂steven is dope

[@carloscalderon6241]

Was it just me or was someone else also waiting for Stevon to be in some kind of flip flops in the snow?😂

[@Aheitchoo]

Next month on rich rebuilds: TWO Stroke powered model X!!

[@philtucker1224]

😊- or maybe a hybrid using a home generator in the frunk ha ha!

[@Xiph1980]

Doesn't Cummins have like a crazy 24 liter 2-stroke single cylinder diesel? Maybe this video is the two-stroke one too! 😜

[@Aheitchoo]

Ooh how about the single rotor from team boosteds build as a range extender for a model X.ake the mazda MX30 but cooler.

[@kylec.5462]

Now the question is, will it be lifted and 4x4 perhaps on a cutdown truck frame

[@mrwhips3623]

Bro if diesels took a break, we'd never eat again!

[@jayriouioj3807]

im dyeing the lets go brandon part lmao

[@warcrime2145]

out of nowhere "bob got errectile dysfunction" lmao

[@Boomtendo4tw]

They really need a Mazda engine since the body is designed like a Mazda. Maybe an RX7 motor

[@LouisSubearth]

Tesla did bring the guy who designed the second gen Mazda 6 to be the chief designer of Tesla

[@LHSlash]

Who wouldn't love this car? Even Elon, although he can't admit it in public, would be impressed