Customizing the engine... aluminum fabrication

[@tonymosca6591]

Hard to compare builders. What Chad does in a small garage with basic tools is amazing. Can’t compare to a multi million operation like Kindig. Chad gives all of us hacks hope that we can make something that we can be proud of. I also like Ian Rossel for the same reason

[@DavidA877]

Nicely said

[@FIGGY65]

I fully agree with your outstanding comment. The late, great , John Buttera had a similar situation in his home shop….An iconic and talented machinist/welder/racer with unworldly credentials, he cranked out everything from concourse level corvette restorations , prototyping for Harley, his custom aluminum CNC Harley drive belt systems, race car chassis, et al, all from the comfort of his home shop. It’s a great testament that we can all build our own dream car within the confines of our skills, space and budgets if we are resourceful, persistent and humble.

[@EricHearnden]

There is no comparison, if its built by Kindig or Rousell you can guarantee that it will be roadworthy and functional, if it1s built by Chad its more yard art.

[@jayrodriguez8927]

Built and qualified a car for Indy 500 out of his garage he hands were truely blessed

[@FIGGY65]

@@jayrodriguez8927 . Yes Jay! 😎, and his funny car chassis’s and countless other mechanical works of art. IIRC, he may have started as a tool and die machinist at SnapOn in the 50s?

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Chad and Jolene, Wouldn't be better to place a 4 barrel on the engine dome first and line up the hole in your air intake to line it up . Jolene please advise Chad to build himself a metal work table with a vice casters to get himself up off the floor to save his knees and back

[@nboldrini]

Absolute good advice. I am 80 and wish I had broken some bad habits.

[@njdrt-rdr3845]

It pains me watching the way he works on the floor.

[@bobmcclintock8080]

Chad is showing the ordinary person who is trying to make ends meet that you don't need all those fancy tools to do your project , good for you Chad. Ontario fan

[@robertdehaes7572]

Great move on build-off idea. Neither you or Ian need to prove anything and create bad blood. Proud of you!

[@randyjeffs2935]

I think a custom made sun visor would really look cool. Doing a great job, love your work.

[@RossSeltenrich]

Can't people play nicely in the sand box. Chad does what Chad does. Don't like it too bad. I love his work! more talent in his little pinky then i ever have.

[@randyhorton8369]

I watch you Chad because you inspire me to build my own car. Been working on it for three years now, still a ways to go, but I'll get there. I only have a small garage, limited tools, but have what I need. A grinder a welder and some other stuff. Have made a few tools to get things done. I would probably never have started this project without watching what you do with the same stuff I have. Keep doing what you do, it's amazing.

[@snoopu2601]

Keep putting the hour's you can and make a list of what needs to be done so you can cross out or put an × what got done. It could even help by checking (the round about cost) and write it by what needs to be done. When I was doing other people's vehicles they let me keep the left over materials they were not going to use help me with some of the cost on my vehicle. The materials for body work got pricy from when I started in the late 80s. It might be the area I live. Some state's charge less for product's like New Mexico and Arizona there product's cost less from where I'm at.

[@randyhorton8369]

@@snoopu2601 Thanks. I am in New Mexico, and things like everywhere else just keeps going up. But I do what I can when I can. It certainly helps that the wife unit supports me and this model a build....

[@franktomlin3970]

You could not hold JJ's jockstrap honestly. I would simply stay clear of those comments sir.

[@JerryHurley-fi7pg]

Old School Mechanic says when putting on fender skirts use an elbow latch with an elbow spring lock to prevent them vibrating and falling off.

[@allensooter8429]

Make sure you have room for the distributor cap before you mount the air scoop to the carburetor .

[@metro_ss]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned but if you spray your sanding disks with WD 40 it will help with keeping disks from getting clogged up when sanding aluminum.

[@bryannorcross9352]

I’m not always a fan of your builds, but your skills are what I appreciate. That is what keeps me interested in your channel. Thank you for your inspiration and your work.

[@kevinmcleod7580]

My man Chad pour home town hero ! At least I get to see him actually do the work ! Thumbs-up Jolene ❤don't let it bother you there's all kinds of builders out there iim happy we all got you and Chad and team Hiltz !

[@EricSheppard-g4u]

Amazing what Chad designs with basic tools makes it look easy

[@michaelcousineau822]

Chad, You can get a carb adaptor for a Edelbrock intake to a Rochester carb from almost any auto parts supply for pretty cheap. If you get a used edelbrock carb, it may need to be rebuilt and the your rochester carb runs well. no need to change throttle cable fittings, vacuum lines or anything else. Simply place the adaptor on with four screws, and bolt on your carb and your done.

[@jorgejansen8198]

6061 aluminum alloy fabb work... very rare

[@mikegutsch5769]

Stay tuned for the much-anticipated Headlight Extension Removal episode... it's coming! How do I know? Because I know Chad ultimately knows in his heart-of-hearts that they're not helping this otherwise cool creation.

[@berlinvalentine]

Both have awesome talents !

[@bradleymckay365]

My family makes boat covers and interiors for big million dollar boats, to cars and small boats and we figured out years ago that plastic was by far the best for patterns. We can go fit a yacht entirely with plastic go back to the shop make everything with material and it always fit.

[@davidbaker137]

Great Show and Enjoy Watching, Like Seeing Fina and Keep Up Taking Care Of The Property Outside, Girl Doing A Good Job!!

[@maxyearwood1085]

They make all kinds of breathers for carburetors that actually fit and look great. Spend a little once in a while to avoid all the hassle of patch cobbling stuff that has issues. Keeping the engine clean and flowing air helps the performance and serving the car.

[@tinkerne-round4079]

Some are better than others. Those triangle screen foam edelbrocks ones for example are very restrictive according to engine masters.

[@oldgrizz8720]

Peace to you too Jolene! I like that we get a glimpse of you from time to time. Car is looking better and better everyday.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

I still can't get into his headlights but I'm waiting to see the finished products. But I'm liking what you talking about for the breather for the car. And you know it was telling extensions from the side looks like belong

[@edwardberwind8544]

You're in the middle of sanding and welding the car installing skirts and now you switch to fabricating an air cleaner assembly in a dust bowl, brilliant! I just like injecting a little fun into the mix. It's all good.

[@laurensmith1828]

The guys probably have the weekend off so he is keeping busy i bet

[@davidmobley5984]

Great job thanks for your time 😊

[@JohnSchwartzkopf-r1c]

I’ve had both my knees replaced so no working on the floor for me. Do it as long as you can if that’s what you’re used to. Keep up the good work!

[@John-kl3ue]

Your a good man mate ..Always love the show from outback Western Australia…the weather over on the east coast has copped some Horrific weather floods are out of control,, .

[@danieldivertie]

Hi Chad in Australia we call fender skirts SPATS

[@alangrady6946]

BAD CHAD AND JOLENE FOR THE CUSTOM BREATHER PEOPLE

[@oldredchevy-hh6de]

The '49 and '50 Ford Meteor had a grille that looked like the Merc grille. Not hard to find. I see eebae has one right now for $80. Would drop right in place.

[@MichaelMeyers-c1e]

I like watching Chad , but you’re out of your mind , if you think he has anything to show Jesse James . Not even the same planet . One guy says Jesse’s just a bike builder ? The guy can make anything . He builds custom guns that are within a tolerance of tenths of a thousandth , he’s a metallurgist . I’m amazed at what Chad gets done , with what he has to work with , his vision, Doug and Nate are good guys and Jolene is incredible on the camera , but , Teach Jesse James something about metal working , uhm nope !

[@Marksmanbbs]

Jesse started young and has worked with nothing as well so he knows a lot of the inforrnize tricks of the trade as we figure them out when you are inclined in what yea do,but chad wasnt calling jesse out in anyway as he was just explaining his thoughts of one of jesse;s shows,but Chad has had the experience of shows so he knows that it was all about the viewers nit the knowledge,

[@MichaelMeyers-c1e]

Title of the Video ? Jolene titles the videos !

[@BootedIV]

Your scoop air cleaner won't fit once you put in the distributor. You'll have to make a tall collar/spacer to raise it up over the distributor.

[@user-ug9eq3xn3u]

I used Bolts wing nuts on the bottom of my scoop , Made it easy to take off and on

[@dawayneduffy3509]

I can't wait to see you here in 🇭🇲& yes practice makes you much better. Have a great day.

[@laurensmith1828]

Woohoo,Jolene gave us a wave in the mirror.

[@tubsboathouse]

Ah - didn't you drill out the holes in that piece of aluminum to the next larger size because the holes you made with your pattern didn't fit?

[@markaubuchon2227]

Thanks again for the daily updates. You guys are the only car fab types that do this. I’m so amazed at how hard you both work You’ve set the bar high for those that release a clip a week.

[@B4TS1]

The "breather" is called a Hilborn-Style Scoop. They sell for about $200 U.S .with adapters for one or two 4 barrel carburetors.

[@mariondurden9831]

Should've just used a mailbox 😂

[@ironroad8616]

Use wood cutting blades to cut aluminum. They cut aluminum like butter. Also, when you rub out your patterns with a piece of paper, make sure your hand/ finger is dirty, I use to rub my hand on the floor/ground then trace out my paper pattern, think of it like lead pencil Tracing out a coin under a piece of paper.

[@natvson]

What about the call out with Jesse James? Did I miss it ?

[@vesseldriver]

You better get the carb. on the intake FIRST to make sure where you want this scoop positioned, since there could be obstructions, such as Distributor Cap, Oil Cap, etc. so make sure everything fits before cutting the carb. intake hole.

[@jerryowen5749]

Enjoy your work , you are very talented. I`m almost 75 years old and have a hard time getting up and down off the floor. You really need a work bench.

[@Copperpot8898]

Love the videos, I like that you do daily content and show all the things it takes to do fabrication. Keep up the great content

[@bobmcclintock8080]

Mirror Mirror on the wall who's the prettiest camera person of them all !

[@DavidA877]

We are so looking forward to your visit - Kind Regards 🇦🇺

[@colmmccabe2998]

No he didn't call out jessie james he mentioned his name in context to the job he was doing and the way jessie james dose things. Click bate is the name of the game hear

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

Chad, you are making assumptions with that round piece. Get your carburetor mounted first. Then see where everything fits best.

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

@@daddysails8926 , yea, i was 3/4 way through it. I said my comment because he said he was going to drill 4 holes and pop rivet it on. So, i assumed he got up to do that so, i paused it and commented. Thanks for watching it before i finished and setting me straight.

[@markplant2184]

Awesome, Thanks....Good luck Juice

[@Aaronlewis8846]

Yeah there is no need to prove who is a better builder. You keep doing what you do Chad. Which i think is amazing stuff. Haters will hate, everyone has them. Im sure them other builders do too. There are so many reasons why i love this channel too many to name. But one is the fact that its real and honest. And the way you explain and teach as you go. Why not make your work easy by doing the easy work to get it done. No need to complicate things. I dont really watch those other guys and really dont care to. Not that i dont like them its just that i love this channel. For some of the reasons i mentioned plus more. Just keep doing you Chad and Jolene and dont worry about the others and haters. You guys are amazing. I want to send a prayer out to your friend in Australia. Thats so sad and hope and pray things get better for him soon. Side note: That was cute Jolene giving the ✌️sign behind Chad in the mirror. Lol.

[@robertthomas5590]

I enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@country4lyfe365]

Wish our comments were acknowledged. Only "lesser" thing about chadz channel. But.... ya can't have it all. Lol. Ah great , inventive, mold breaking channel is worth it. God bless.

[@cinemafx1]

Another way to transfer holes. You can use the handle end of a screw driver to mark the holes. Mark and punch two holes and use bolts to locate your pattern again and mark the rest of the holes with screw driver handle.

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Happy Sunday Chad and Jolene ❤

[@michaelanderson3771]

Consider some spring loaded pins that slide in to that lower lip to hold those fender skirts on at the bottom front and rear edges. Love the skirts.

[@frankkirby5763]

I’m always with Chad and Jolene. They are the best custom hot rodders around. Their talent’s are amazing. I truly enjoy every video they share with us. I appreciate other car builders but they are not Chad and Jolene content. Best wishes.

[@lukegreengreenluke4143]

We got the winter blast in Arkansas mountain home Arkansas-4 outside

[@noponder]

Thanks for showing me about making patterns. I don’t work on cars much but making patterns has helped me with several of my other projects. It does make the project go faster.

[@terryallen9475]

It' called a bug catcher. there is a plate already made for a single carb. the plate is held down with air cleaner filter.

[@shovel82]

That's a hillborn style, a bug catcher has the three round butterfly panels on the intake that open with a throttle actuated linkage.. There is also a larger four intake piece filter called a buzzard catcher 🤣🇦🇺👍

[@Ricas-hq4bx]

Skirts just always gives classic car even , a better stands. And your hands you always the car a fantastic luk, miss jolene do your magic with that camera

[@stevek1030]

Looking good! The contact between the carb adapter and the aluminum will corrode without a gasket.

[@matthewhutchins4284]

Good lord at the headlights on that thing lol you should be able to see into the future with them things.

[@edwinheredia4305]

I wish I had a sister Like Jolene Because I know I will have the best brother In-law God bless them.

[@michaelmoran7752]

chad that is a cold air scoop that goes through the hood to get cold air to the carb where is te air filter?

[@chuckmorris3367]

I like that idea with the breather… it will look awesome.

[@russjones6892]

Enjoy the videos. One tip when making patterns, we used thicker paper, or flattened out cereal box’s and small tack hammer to tap along the perimeter, shows all details including holes. Rock On!

[@joefalcone6164]

There should be a rubber molding that slips on the edge of the skirt, so it’s not metal to metal, at least that’s the way the ones on my 59 pontiac are, also gives it a nice tight fit

[@kevinstroh117]

To keep your grinding pads from clogging up. Get some stick wax or candle wax put on the grit of the pad. It helps grind aluminum faster and keeps pads from getting clogged.

[@Philip-xk5ui]

This guy doesn't seem like he has much artistic talent...

[@tuffnuff2]

Looking great so far and I'm glad you decided on going the barrel bolt route, to lock your skirts in place,,, by far the easiest no nonsense method. Also be sure to leave adequate clearance between your distributor cap and scoop base,,, too tight and cross arcing will result and the engine will misfire,,, non stop. The shoebox is shaping up to be a superb winner, with your crew and of course,,, Jolene & Fina''s input. :)

[@robertvoigt3453]

What you call a protractor, we in Australia, call dividers or a compass. Our protractor is a semi circle with 0 to 180 degrees on it.

[@country4lyfe365]

Man... that plasma cutter is sweet. I bet they are expensive.

[@garywhite6900]

Looks like your heading for a disappointment because you have no distributor or actual carb placement to guide you...

[@laurensmith1828]

I got over jesse 10 years ago because of the holier than thou attitude .met him at sturgis and he was really cool shaking our hands and talking . He went on a ride up the custer prk road with about 200 bikes

[@country4lyfe365]

Lol. Chad is gangster....I mean he works with what he has..works extremely hard....no frills or fancy machinery reminds me of when in L.A. watching old-school Chicano's in thee barrio all get together in garages n work on one single lowrider. One buddies garage would be thee machine or mechanical shop, another buddies garage would be interior, another would be paint. I was only 13 but it was soo cool back then. Chad throws old school vibes. Very inspiring.

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

Chad shouldn't call anyone out their not calling him out.

[@timerickson8895]

He didn't

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

​@@timerickson8895He sure did, He could have made that statement without using names.

[@cannabisticannabisticino2718]

All it takes is a little creativity, no complicated tools needed. Great work guys 😎✌

[@mikakari9498]

Headlights need a change.

[@willwade1101]

A friend of mine has had the same metal garden shed for the past 33 years. He keeps it from rusting out by spaying it down once a year with WD40. He buys it by the gallon and puts it in a pump sprayer and insures he hits everything outside and about 6 inches up from the floor inside.

[@mikehidiroglou9699]

How do you change the tires if you have a flat in the back?

[@timerickson8895]

Take off the fender skirt

[@mikehidiroglou9699]

The Fender skirts are welded on. Not a good thing if you get a flat on the highway.

[@timerickson8895]

@mikehidiroglou9699 he will cut them off when he's done welding the up so they stay in shape. Maybe watch the videos before replying

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

I think Jesse James is a little bit too arrogant for me. I’ll take bad Chad every day all day. ✌🏼😎💯

[@charlielemmons5525]

The breather should work out fine. Great seeing and hearing Jolene making comments as well. I say put it in the center.

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice Start on the air cleaner Chad and Jolene Sending 🙏🏻🙏🏻 For Juice His house was Beautiful I remember watching the house tour

[@stephenbonin3049]

The car looks awesome but he went a little too far with the length of the headlight extensions.

[@ericbarlow5508]

Why exactly do your friends have to change if you quit drinking?? Weird 🤷🏻.

[@JohnSchwartzkopf-r1c]

I’ve used spent shell casings of different calibers to punch holes for gaskets. Works like a charm.

[@gfenwick1]

more fabrication, less drama. seriously, you get suckered into defending yourself when you should be ignoring it. your car, your choices. Its an apples and oranges comparison anyway. Kindig and James are fully resourced outfits, you are showing the average punter how to fabricate and build on a budget. Get on with what you do and forget about what others want etc.... Going off the reservation to defend yourself is pointless

[@mikelavigne5085]

Just use wood blades to cut aluminum. Regular old skill saw and a jig saw work just fine...

[@DoonerLivingstone]

Jesse should come visit and sit in during a show. I think you guys would get along. Maybe learn a few things from eachother.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

I really doubt Jesse would learn anything from Chad, other than how not to do things. lol

[@MickH60]

@@jamesmatheson5115 real intelligent retort mate, naturally creative people always have something to pass on, you're just trolling...

[@jamesmatheson5115]

@@MickH60 Glad you think so, Jesse is a class act, plus when someone can make custom firearms, Im thinking he is so far above Chad. Besides, Jesse knows how to fab parts up without using steel rod.

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Nice breather for it...gonna look good on the dressed up motor...prayers for juice in Australia...hope I got the name right...Goodluck on your channel jolene...already subscribed..love the extra content 😊..cyas tomorrow

[@henryallisonsr8318]

Hi Jolene and Chad hope you had a blessed. Chad I thank you for showing me how to make fender skirts and as soon as it warms up enough I'm going to try to make some for my s10. God bless and have a blessed night

[@carlbroomhall9665]

Instead of running the rod straight through Use a small round filter made to fit inside the scoop, lots of places sell them, the threaded rod will secure the small filter with a wingnut ect and hold the scoop too.loving the build great watch as usual👍💯

[@kuluinmufflers4100]

This things really coming together. Very cool.

[@Darren.helicoptor.man78]

That Air intake would of looked better on the hood and modified it to look sloped at back to go with the long look of the car .!!

[@trureinhart4860]

Pretty steady hand for an old guy

[@nellanono2]

Love the breather i hope it works it will look awesome. Finders skirts make the car. They are perfect.

[@robertlane3513]

wow some nice to be able to see Queen Jolene doing her Magic because of the Mirror

[@dogit1840]

simplicity is the mother of invention 💥💥🛠️

[@imronson4366]

Hey hey ❤ the inner fenders 😂

[@piranha79velasq62]

You should of measured an draw lines an stuff😅😅lol jk like the rabbit ears behind you😂😎✌️✌️