Cleetus's "EAGLE" Back on the Frame Jig! (GOING BACKWARDS?)

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[@CJRaceCars]

Get your merch now! Thanks everyone who supports the channel and helping us grow. Cjracecars.com

[@TheOriginalAndysGarage]

Do you accept food stamps for merchandise

[@tashaemerson3530]

We know promod 98s are going on it

[@CJRaceCars]

@@tashaemerson3530 😳

[@CJRaceCars]

@@TheOriginalAndysGarage 😂

[@kenkrauss5045]

Cameron thanks for the white shirt offer 💪 It's been super hot and sunny in SoCal... Love mine👣

[@duck2500]

This is the exact type of content I love. Just a couple guys building a racecar and talking about all the engineering/ knowledge/ experience they have. The coolest part is them explaining all the details and why they build the cars that way

[@quickdeuce]

@14:00 hearing Cameron and Danny talking about being their own critic did my heart good. That was something m 'ol Dad told me (he was a bricklayer, I was a concrete finisher),, "Son, you're the pro here,, YOU KNOW what's right. At the end of the day, when you go home YOU NEED to know you sold the customer the very best work you can do knowing you can always get better. Try new things and see if there's something you can do better."

[@johnk3930]

Did my heart good too, as being raised in a body shop. Dad told me son you are your own worst critic ,, if you satisfy yourself, you’re going to satisfy the customer,,!! You have already done way more than you have been paid for !!

[@ShackWv]

Always nice to see a business willing to listen to feedback and not be afraid of change thinking they know everything. Not that I’ll ever buy a drag car. Nice to see good business

[@johnfischer2034]

“If I don’t look I don’t know”…you can tell Cleetus was there recently. I was hoping he’d take after y’all instead of him rubbing off on you guys 😂

[@CJRaceCars]

😂

[@eriklarson9137]

That was funny!

[@eriklarson9137]

I feel like I need to add. CJ, great job what you are doing here! Keep it up!

[@thetexianpatriot2201]

😂🤣

[@columbiariverdetailing1943]

I can't wait to see cleetus make his first run in this bad boy!

[@bobnks]

Merch dept is on point! Got both my shirts quick and with e-mails for heads up when shipped when out for delivery and when delivered! Thanks CJRacecars!

[@CJRaceCars]

Thanks for the support 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@JamesTK]

When Mullet had the SMX they were up against cars like this. Just insane, they had no chance. Great that he's getting into the higher classes with a purpose built car

[@DRCK-sp2gt]

You know whats funny is he was given a top fuel dragster from the Aussies. Not sure if it will be as fast as Eagle. Wonder what he is waiting on to break that thing out, if it has even arrived yet.

[@dopeboygbp]

​@@DRCK-sp2gtwhen did he get that. I either missed it some how forgot

[@DRCK-sp2gt]

@@dopeboygbp he never posted about it but the aussies did i will see if i can find that and i will tag it

[@DRCK-sp2gt]

@@dopeboygbp kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qQgYh3oct1gKMsi=6rO2F_v26t1DeABz

[@MrPig208]

​@@DRCK-sp2gt correct, Gup from Powercruise has gifted him a 2 Seater TopFuel Car

[@billdoyle514]

I'm glad cleetus introduced us to your shop and the main thing I take from your videos is that you and your crew are extremely talented and get along together. I'll be a fan for life and hopefully someday a customer!

[@BoogersMechanics]

Tell you what guys; if I ever hit the lottery, I would ask to come work for free. The knowledge you guys have & are willing to explain; is unbelievable. As a fellow Welder/Fabricator, I can truly appreciate all the information & craftsmanship. Hats off to you guys! This has Easily become one of my favorite channels!

[@jont8707]

Dan knows his stuff thats one sharp mind hes forgotten more than most of us will ever learn you go dan the man 👍🏻

[@Hodge3425]

Think about a car on an assembly line, you guys are manufacturing an entire vehicle! By hand! Highly Cleetus resistant! Way better than any production car! I’m learning so much you guys are really killing it! i’ve never seen such an attention to detail!

[@The_Chosen_None_]

3:12 I saw Dan smirking, more than when he found the notcher 😂

[@CJRaceCars]

😂

[@mafia631]

i honestly leave cleetus vids or any other vids to watch this channel. The content here is soooo good❤

[@colemiller8685]

Dan is everyone’s favorite grumpy uncle/grandpa 😂😂

[@SigRho1429]

As a small business owner, how do you manage to go 5-10 minutes without making or taking a phone call? That’s the most miraculous part of this video.

[@genemounce8302]

When your shop is booked 12 months out, I'm pretty sure you can chose to 'mute' your phone at will. LOL I'm guessing.

[@JonathonDelumyea]

I believe he's more then 12 months out lol and I'm sure his cell number isn't public and he has someone answering the shop phoness

[@HurdleHelps]

I'm willing to bet it's like my small business, hire good people that you trust to do their job correctly. Pay them good and take care of them, they will take care of you. The owner is more of a guide to the business than in control.

[@benboulter1402]

Not a very high volume business. I do landscaping and it is high volume

[@benboulter1402]

Think about it these builds don’t happen quick, and the price tag. If they did only builds for a year get like what 8-15 of them done. Landscaping I’ve mowed over a hundred different clients in one week.

[@jamesmckinley4213]

Honestly Danny is my favorite! he reminds me of some of the old-timers I have worked with in the past that just have so much knowledge stuffed in there heads that I could listen to for hours and learn so much from!

[@lborate3543]

I think if someone has a career of 30+ years of building cars, and those are PROMOD cars? I'm just going to say they are doing it correctly. I did maching for a few years out of high school, and I was amazed that one of our mill guys could look at a bolt and tell me the thread... or how they could listen to a machine run and tell me about tool wear. Just some things time teaches folks that can't be taught. You guys are awesome!

[@markim5087]

I was a double master tech,also raced ,and built cars,and you get used to seeing tools,bolts,threads and parts and you just know what it is after seeing it 1000’s of times..

[@markim5087]

It’s silly to say you can’t show the rear end this channel is about building the car, not hiding stuff till cleetus show the part which he has had for weeks,and just hasn’t posted it yet,even though it’s already been sent to your shop..

[@markim5087]

It’s silly to say you can’t show the rear end this channel is about building the car, not hiding stuff till cleetus show the part which he has had for weeks,and just hasn’t posted it yet,even though it’s already been sent to your shop..

[@lborate3543]

@markim5087 I'm sure there is some agreement there, with the amount of exposure this channel gets from cleetus I'm sure it was just agreed to on both sides. It's good for everyone though.

[@Dr.Unsteady]

2:43 the face he made when you asked him😂 you can tell he forgot hes part of a video

[@jasonburke3064]

I would love to be around Danny all the time. Just a crazy amount of knowledge that guy knows. Just incredible.

[@naughtmeenaym869]

I learn a lot here but I don't ask dumb questions. Knowing your videos are great because of the staff (including the intern engineer), then still taking the camera in absence of your slick videographer, shows dedication. Hoping it's not too much for CJ to run a business and film.

[@SF-wu2mp]

Besides the beautiful craftsmanship the crew is also what makes this channel so awesome. Love the content boys keep um coming!

[@CJRaceCars]

Let’s go 💪🏻

[@oliverrobey6973]

Love the emergency power cut off love how you guys did that

[@ricatiman]

Watching these build videos has really opened my eyes to what's involved in building a world beating car - this looks like the best race car I have ever seen. Great Job Guys!

[@davidmobley5984]

Get well soon camera man and faimly 😊thanks for video

[@prxfade1410]

Was wondering where he was, boss man got demoted down to camera man 😂😅

[@stephenhood2948]

It is so very cool to see projects like this start as a pile of tubes, nuts and bolts and continue through to a completed race car. I cannot wait to see what Eagle is capable of!! Thank you for posting this, as an avid Cleetus fan it will be so cool watching him blast off 5 second quarters knowing we saw where this all began.

[@shoresharp8349]

Cameron you have a great group of guys . To see you Danny , Troy , the other guys explain there craft so well on video is awesome. Im sure it isnt easy but you all make informative videos better than any other race shop on youtube.

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you. Lucky to have them. They love what they do and like sharing it (most the time) lol

[@2.Plus.2.Equals.5]

Love the tube chassis. Great stuff. And great videos highlighting how/why it's done.

[@henksteen5349]

Uploaded for 55 seconds, i think i'm pretty early haha, Keep up the amazing work i've been enjoying the whole build!! love from The Netherlands

[@CJRaceCars]

Let’s go 💪🏻

[@alexandermarken7639]

I love the devotion to safety and the clear focus on perfection. The angles and strength is insane in it's accuracy. It is almost like aviation construction accuracy.

[@markcrockford9679]

same sort of stress levels if not a bit higher for the car!

[@ChrisHimself1357]

Dude congrats on 100k! It's about time we got more footage of the industry behind the fast cars, not just 6-7 seconds of racing

[@CJRaceCars]

Let’s go 💪🏻. Lot more cool stuff coming.

[@raykaufman7156]

This was THE BEST video I've seen about real life with a fast chassis. Great content, Cameron.

[@SpearmanJeepAdventures]

I feel like Danny will forget more than I'll ever learn in a lifetime. The man is a wealth of knowledge, and really proves himself as one of the many assets at your shop. Wish I worked with guys like him when I was learning to be a grease monkey back in the day.

[@thelonewrangler1008]

I've worked with a handful of people like him, and if you're willing to listen, they'll teach you things you won't learn anywhere else🤓

[@CJRaceCars]

100 percent

[@MrPinball1980]

Keep at it guys, loving this series, Great work by you all. Sub from England !

[@CJRaceCars]

Thanks for the sub 💪🏻

[@MrPinball1980]

@@CJRaceCars no thank you for the content !

[@dannyht92]

After watching this. Next weeks episodes are gonna be 🔥

[@CJRaceCars]

Absolutely 😎

[@RogerJohnson-p3b]

Just when I think it can't get any better it does! Amazing team, amazing talent simply the best.

[@sjgoff]

Love this format - feels like you are right there in the shop. I like the clear high res video over the 'stylized'. Get well soon camera man :)

[@DMP6969]

You’re super lucky to have Danny as an employee! His knowledge and attention to detail is amazing!

[@CJRaceCars]

@@DMP6969 absolutely

[@baddaddy8718]

I love them stands..so simple yet so practical…..100% stealing that idea guys👍🏻

[@thunderrollin]

If i may make a suggestion. Look into a Gorbel shop crane with 2 hoists for use over the jig area. I think it would be safer and more efficient transferring the chassis and putting engines in. I used to install them and it is fairly simple to do. Other than that great work and quality

[@CJRaceCars]

We will definitely be getting a crane system in our new building.

[@richardmcgaffin5609]

Awesome video guys. Please keep the video coming cause you guys are pro craftsmen. All of you.

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@DRCK-sp2gt]

From the way it appears Cameron is doing things right, seems like everyone is happy being at work and he doesn't bark at them telling them what to do. For the most part the guys know what they are doing and do it very well! Got a good approach and good tact good qualities. Can only do well when leadership leads by example and not by orders.

[@davidmobley5984]

Alot of work thats all I no .great job guys😊

[@cashbert5643]

You did a great job behind the camera! Loving the content and thanks for giving us a peek behind the knowledge curtain!👍

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you I did my best lol.

[@Moon___man]

hoping for speedy recovery for camera dude and his family. caught it for the first time a few weeks ago and man it was rough. never slept so much in my life lol

[@CJRaceCars]

He just came back in today. Said this was the worst he had ever had it,

[@shoutout.kokain8713]

Damn CLEETUS has really helped grow this channel big time!!!!! So crazy!!!!!

[@CJRaceCars]

Forrr sureeee 💪🏻

[@davidsummers1124]

I'm a bridge guy at work, and one thing we do to strengthen the tension zones of concrete strectures (beams and columns) is we epoxy carbon fiber to the concrete. Wonder if something like that could be done to high tension areas of these cages without adding a bunch of weight. Like wrapping the tubes with carbon fiber. You could do a simple bend test, one bare tube of steel and one with carbon fiber and see if it can take more pressure.

[@CJRaceCars]

Not a bad idea.

[@raykaufman7156]

​@@CJRaceCars It works...we've done it on TransAm chassis. Everything has to wrap. That makes it difficult to add gusset panels. Also, your carbon guy has to know his stuff...for real.

[@ruckone85]

Let's go Eagle! You guys are beast!

[@joshuaableiter4545]

You guys must be top of the scoreboard on Poly Bridge 2!

[@CJRaceCars]

😂

[@PatrickDavis-dd3jn]

CleeutM Eagle 🦅🥇🏆🏆

[@thejam69]

Very glad that Cleetus introduced me to you guys! ❤️🇦🇺

[@charlieevans5756]

Lets go eagle. You guys definitely teach us the in and outs of racing 😉

[@CJRaceCars]

Let’s go 💪🏻

[@johnstancato8785]

Hell yeah brother looking good can't wait to see it on the track God bless

[@dwaynesullivan-qo2iz]

Can't wait to see the finished product

[@BloodMoneyRacing]

Flex fit hats for big heads

[@markcrockford9679]

Amen Guys ! A lot less suspension tuning to do when the car is square and straight for sure !

[@mrbotucker]

Pretty incredible work boys. Bravo!

[@MrPinball1980]

Danny is awesome !

[@TheMikekarrie]

@@MrPinball1980 the star for sure

[@MrPinball1980]

@@TheMikekarrie he really is right….. what a wealth of knowledge and experience . Danny is worth his weight in gold !

[@yattaran1484]

Sorry for late reply. Out from home a while. Video quality is great as always !. Hoping cameraman's speedy recovery. 🙏

[@vehdynam]

Thanks for the update , and the explanation of the different chassis certs. Much appreciated as always.

[@spanky-the-monkey-bird]

I would like to see a Cleetus based T Shirt if possible. Im buying the Donny shirt tonight when I get home. Thanks so much for the entertaining videos on the EAGLE... Hell ya Danny!

[@CJRaceCars]

Thanks for the support 💪🏻

[@karlpron]

The more Danny talks the better. Seriously.

[@davem6218]

You all rock. I'm really enjoying your videos. Still want to see a video on that Escalade. I have one and it's too stock.

[@likilikiki]

Me: Why don't they plate that centre cross part on the chassis?🤔 CJRC 5 seconds later: And we will plate this too

[@CJRaceCars]

😂😂😂

[@michaelloth5870]

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, so I don't know it a protractor is going to do him any good?😁 Great video, I love your shop.

[@mlstrib]

Y'all rock, looks amazing. I could just about almost build a gocart before this series but now? Shooooot I can definitely almost build a go cart!

[@jasongreen6842]

And Cleetus is PAYING FOR IT!

[@theadventuresofthetates214]

Danny seems like a wealth of knowledge. I would be all for a background video of your guys and where they came from and how long they have been doing it.

[@hardknox1917]

Dan is a treasure . Great on camera and very good at speaking and explaining as well as performing his craft , Cj you’re also very good on camera and speaking . 5this channel is built for the long term success

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻💪🏻

[@billdgen116]

Getting it done that's forsure. Looks great. Be safe boys 🙏. Your doing a great job.

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@stevenleades]

Stress build up in chassis is unavoidable. A mate growing up raced carts and they would bolt the chassis into a jig and stress relieve the joints with a propane torch to extend its life.

[@okay.buddie]

MORE DANNY! grin... getting that Danny shirt!

[@johnvalentine7484]

Good video CJ... Looking forward to more

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you. Some good ones coming 😎

[@TenheadLife]

I love the videos of you behind the camera asking the good questions. It’s a better feel. Hopefully you can figure out a way to do this more often

[@CJRaceCars]

We will try to do more of that

[@danmerrill4176]

Love the content! Excited for what’s next with this car.

[@ccpm8049]

Phenomenal videos as always. I love the in depth being and up and coming small performance shop

[@jryer1]

Great team work! Amazing talents everywhere in that shop.

[@kilgorefamily76]

The car is really coming together now. Solid work from you guys. It will almost be a shame to cover it all up with the body panels.

[@zachrehak2391]

Can you explain a little further on chassis certs? I understand 25.x are usually 6.50 or 6.0 certified at a certain weight. How does the cert work once you get faster than 6.0?

[@JakeobLamping-epici4z1]

I honestly couldn't tell the difference in quality of the video besides maybe the microphones. I love it!

[@10SecondZ06]

Hell Yeah Brother!

[@ballodium9358]

thanks for sharing cjrc.

[@dcskate9032]

What about a cantilever shutoff switch in the cabin? That would allow you to manipulate the length of throw/pull on the handle more. Switch the cable mount to the other side of the pivot point and you could easily lengthen where the cable mounts, giving you a shorter throw for the driver🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CJRaceCars]

Doable but where it’s at and the throw is personal preference.

[@jasonburke3064]

And u know cleet is going turbo. Thank god.

[@timwoods603]

Great update Cameron.

[@b3nny90]

This new camera guy seems to be ok i guess. Talks a bit too much :p love your work guys keen to see the quick progress. Hoping for a speedy recovery for the camera guy. With the little bit of cage cert talk, I'd love to know more about what all the numbers mean because they change wildly and would clear some confusion up.

[@CJRaceCars]

😅

[@VideoRanger]

Interesting and enjoyable video. Always wondered how a car was moved off and on a table jig. No doubt, these guys at CJRC know what they’re doing.

[@roostingthe6520]

I like this channel. I Learn a bunch..

[@jerrygrantham2048]

I really enjoy watching you and Danny talking about the car

[@TobyCatVA]

Get well soon Camera Guy you are surely missed.

[@Prof.Squarepants]

I don’t know what is more beautiful that jig table or the car ❤❤

[@DRCK-sp2gt]

I am just going to go out on a limb and say that I am thinking he is doing Pro Charger possibly dual chargers. The reason is he has done the TT deal and with this build he's doing a lot of first times for him. The second reason I think this is if the other car you are working on is a nitrous car but also a '69 the front end of Cleets chassis has trusses and looking at other photos of pro charged cars in your webpage cover, those have trusses, and they end right about where the fuel cell is on his car. That and it may just be perspective, but Cleets car looks a little longer in the front than the other '69 it is definitely beefed up more than the other car when they were at the same or close to stage of the chassis build. Not to mention he said during the motor build he didn't plan on hitting high rpm. I could be wrong; he could be doing compound turbos for all I know. Just my guess. What's the chances I could get one of those sweet shirts at a discount if I am right. Seeing if he really reads all his comments. 😏 Either way you guys are killing it.

[@kimweedon8056]

Great work you do fellers. There is no Better builders than those with experience.

[@conormcgregor.7333]

I really like the more in-depth tech feel of the video. I like learning why things are the way they are when it comes to building the chassis, please more of that.

[@CJRaceCars]

Definitely trying to do a little of both styles

[@staggerinstanton56]

Y'all are the consummate builders.

[@cpcassone]

Dan accidentally let it slip! The eagle is definitely getting a supercharger!

[@CJRaceCars]

😳

[@cpcassone]

@@CJRaceCars regardless of whatever power adder it gets, you guys are making Cleetus the most beautiful, highest quality, custom built, cleanest, hand crafted race car I have ever seen! Keep up the good work! 🤘

[@jayflemingvideos]

Enjoyed the attempted misdirection on the power adder. According to Proline, the intake has dual TBs for twin turbos.

[@CJRaceCars]

😅

[@JodyWillis-gm2mp]

I can't wait to see Cletus do his first run in his new race car

[@burgboy2459]

I can’t wait to see this done!

[@robinwendt5527]

The details you guys explain again like I said b4 why this channel is growing so fast. It's awesome information; even know most of us small Joe smoes will never need the information it's definitely interesting

[@mikeoverby2232]

Imma say right now I think Cleetus is going with a big blower like Justin Swanson in NPK racing. MOST of the Hemi’s seem to run blowers and MOST of the 481X are turbo or pro chargers. Just my guess. I really wish he would make this car easy to swap over to big tire so he could try big tire out once in a while and really get that traction to try to run in the fives and It could also open them up to some possibilities of getting into something like NPK. He has a pretty darn big and could definitely gain more fans by putting them out there in something like NPK following.

[@cameronfountaim6901]

@CJRaceCars I think we're life twins😂 my name Cameron. Build cars. And sing😂😂😂😮

[@CJRaceCars]

😂😂😂😂