Finally Installing the Engine! | Homemade Boat-tail Speedster Pt. 59

For the first time, the speedster finally gets a running engine installed in the frame!

[@noobFab]

Looks so good! The huge grin on both of your faces when you sat in it with the engine in… that’s why we all love this hobby. So excited to hear it fire up and see it move for the first time. Well done!

[@stephenrankin2078]

In the last few moments of the video you and your fathers smile and joy are what it’s all about

[@453421abcdefg12345]

I really enjoyed this video, filled with real engineering solutions to the problems that crop up in a build like this, it is good to see that real engineering still exists out there, most builds of today are based on CNC programmes doing all the work that engineers used to do in their brain! I will continue to follow this first rate build, and no doubt spend many hours watching back issues! Chris B.

[@tfoley455]

The smile on your face says it all. Can't wait to see you drive it

[@IR-nq4qv]

A lot of thought process has gone into this from ground up speedster build. Awesome job brother, some of the neatest engineering I've seen in a long time. Keep up with this great build, these are exciting times

[@aretardridesmotard6128]

I just love that you are using a Jag engine in this. Such an underappreciated piece and will align perfectly to the aesthetic you are going for. Can't wait for first drive.

[@joshuagrech7071]

Let's goo, been hear since day 1

[@Ecosse57]

i'm left lacking words to express my joy over this milestone. congratulations and thanks for sharing this wonderful project!

[@shadowfaxx5]

Love the proud look on your Dad's face!! Great Job!!

[@johncollins719]

I'd bet not 1 in 10,000 men in the US could do what you have done. Good work!

[@guywilson187]

Great to watch the joy the two of you share as this project progresses. Very much looking forward to your next update in this pleasantly surprising welcome return.

[@jonathan5354]

Yes, yes, yes! What a big step in the build. Thanks for taking the time to shot and edit the videos for us!

[@srp01983]

That 6 cylinder Jag engine is going to sound perfect for that car. Look forward to hearing and seeing it run.

[@warrenholmar1129]

Really like the recent addition of your dad. Also congratulations on the milestone of fitting the engine. So glad you have managed to make progress on the car even with the new job.

[@EldeNova]

Major moment! Well done Vince. All the planning and effort is really starting to show now.

[@calholli]

Maintaining that same quality level throughout the build is impressive.

[@StanleyKubick1]

aesthetically, it really looks like you nailed it. it's gorgeous from every angle

[@yodasbff3395]

Four years, but worth the wait. 👍 Looking forward to seeing it moving under its own power. Great video. 👍

[@craigcaggiano431]

Enjoy each progression and looking forward to seeing you test driving this car.

[@daviddaniels6473]

I'm happy you chose this route. I know from experience it's fairly simple to tie a Dana, or 9 inch into the back of a Chevy. C6, or Torqueflite, not so much. The KISS rule applies

[@simonevans343]

THANK YOU FOR GIVING US SOME THING WORTH WATCHING

[@tonythorne4623]

I have watched from the start well done absolutely brilliant. Good engine choice to.

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

I learned today that Jag put the pilot bearing in the flywheel and not the crank shaft. I think I like that better. Keep up the good work.

[@MacroMachines]

Jag actually had a bronze pilot bushing in the crankshaft. That of course doesn't fit the transmission I'm using, so I converted it to the early Ford-style bearing in the flywheel

[@KeeperofTheMountain]

@@MacroMachines I am sure it will work fine though.

[@clintonfaraon9646]

You have me more excited than I've ever been for this thing. I can't wait to see and hear this thing move down the road.

[@svenskakaroliner2149]

I aint much of a car guy, but even i am geting excited to see you reach this milestone in your build. Have to ad that your videos fo teach new knowledge about cars every time.

[@patrickwayne3701]

Watching for a while now. Great progress. Thanks for posting more.

[@dennisbackstrom2244]

Awesome content. I’m loving that this car will be a runner and more or less a complete project. I’ve been watching from day One. I’m a fan of you and the project. Also, a huge shout out to your Dad, he has had a few cameo appearances during this process, but watching him help you get This buttoned up before you head out, shows what a neat man he is. I assume that he has Passed on some of his skills to you. Great Dad. 👍

[@r1lark]

As always, EXCELLENT work!! Looking forward to the start with the engine in the car.

[@jonathontaylor8861]

I've followed your build for a good while now, and I'm thoroughly impressed, it's taken a while but you're pretty busy with other things, it's going to a Beautiful finished car, well done.

[@erikdevries9208]

Another enjoyable video documenting your accomplishment. Beautiful.

[@kauaislash5]

Neat project and Congrats on getting it to this point! I have a boat tail CycleCar build on the back burner I need to build a body for and only just came across your project, so I’m looking forward to going back an watching your previous videos for some inspiration and motivation.

[@anthonykent7983]

Awesome awesome awesome. Can't wait to see it driving .. so you must be ecstatic to drive it. Well done.

[@eldonsmith1965]

that engine looks good sitting in the car 🚗 your doing it right ✅️ watching from Arkansas

[@dass1333]

Well done looking more impressive every step of the way.

[@jonathan5354]

That i6 looks really well fitting in the engine bay! What others would maybe call a downgrade from the V8 you had earlier is definitely not so.

[@markthecraneman8465]

You are a clever lad... hats off to you.

[@lmacp6164]

That engine just looks right in your car.😊😊

[@stamoulohta]

Man, I am so proud just for being here since the tank series.. I'm like walking around buffed up in this comment section!

[@happyhollowtales9034]

I love reading the comments... almost as much as watching the videos.

[@jayschuon8330]

I wish I could give more than one thumbs up !!! Beautiful!

[@gaelicstorm7]

simply wonderful young man, what an amazing achievement...👏

[@paulstallings6910]

So happy to see your progress.

[@axelzanelli6475]

Great Job! you never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity. Looking forward to the first drive!

[@Jagermonsta]

hah i love the huge smiles on both your faces, well done

[@barryphillips7327]

Your work is at least as good as ANY shop in town or BETTER, i am sure you could machined the flywheel yourself, with the lathe and other tools plus your skills!!

[@hubertbelden652]

Hell yeah guys coming together!!!

[@brycejeannotte7699]

This is exciting. I am really looking forward to the next video!

[@lewispaine4589]

Great to see you back, I thought you weren't going to do any more videos, glad I was wrong

[@DukeOfTwist]

Imagine rocking up to your first job interview in this. Hi, my resume is in the parking lot - wanna come for a ride?

[@ShotgunAU]

making memories right there dude.

[@PaletoB]

Looking good! Quite inspirational. A tip is to use studs for the starter to save the aluminium threads, if it fits. But you probably already knew that,😉

[@johnnybrace]

what a lot of painstaking work...but so worthy. Love the ketchup bottle rapid tap applicator. Oh and nothing so indispensable as a lathe.

[@kurtludwig6962]

I’m enjoying your comeback

[@alkatib5866]

Awesome work ...and keep up the good work

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Amazing progress!!!

[@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ]

Just like the Amishs have their place where they live with horses, it'd be nice to have a place where people can live with that era of transportation. No blinkers needed, you just yell «hey there my good fella, I'm bout to turn this here way!»

[@xozindustries7451]

Congrats, great job guys

[@kayhaverkort4220]

Awesome! Just one word. AWESOME

[@davesalter4928]

Can't wait for next episode.

[@henriristolainen8867]

You have make one cool car,im very happy for you anf thank you that you have take us whit you by these videos.keep on going man

[@jamiefitzpatrick8504]

Congrats

[@hueytheno-gooder9926]

You need to dutch key the bearing retainer to the flywheel. Then it will be bullet proof!

[@hanseriksson2398]

Amazing work!👍

[@mikef.1000]

Great work!

[@RedHotChilliMe]

You genius 🇬🇧🥇🧐🍻what a build

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Fantastic! How many guys your age can say they've build a car by hand? Not many!

[@noelmcgarry456]

I've been waiting for this, my worst nightmare was that you got married and never finished it 😛

[@RossTheBuilder]

Hell yeah man. This is dope

[@richardbradley961]

WELL DONE. REGARDS .

[@thundertc88]

This is so freaking cool.

[@davisonnyatinyirenda4626]

Oh boy! I really like that. Who's working with you, your dad?

[@thercbarn5001]

That's just sweet!

[@paulmollise1856]

Very nice ! 🤘

[@jobian1279]

very exciting!

[@bigredc222]

Fantastic.

[@gordon6029]

4 years! Wow.

[@jaromonkey]

First off all if you would like to do static balancing you should remove greace from bearing, cause it generates friction. If you would do so you could get much better results in static balancing

[@frankjones4094]

Brilliant!

[@rossboyd2272]

What about balancing of the crank and flywheel and clutch together.

[@lomsomesGarage]

Is that engine a internally balanced or externally balance engine I’m not use to working on those is why I’m asking if external that would explain the weight difference on fry flywheel man I’ve enjoyed watching you grow into a young man been watching from the beginning congratulations on your all your accomplishments in life

[@andron967]

Since you are using a Jag engine please only use genuine Lukas electrical components. They saved England from Covid. They gave it one of their parts numbers and now it's unavailable. Also they have the Prince Of Darkness on long term back order. Thank you for your cooperation. And please don't be negative thinking about your grounds.

[@peterbonnez]

Wonderful

[@peterwest3379]

Wow, love it

[@krekautofunilaria8730]

Bom trabalho...top

[@danromeo6571]

Bravo !

[@Mr-ut7nj]

AWESOME!

[@slausonm]

Awesome!

[@davian157]

Been They're SINCE You STARTED!!! 💫💫🤌🤌🤌👌👌👍👍👍

[@arnaldofettuccine5227]

Sweet! 👍👍💗

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍 very exciting

[@lennym1636]

Nice real nice...

[@Michael-wq8qu]

You ground a little bit off the clutch pressure plate for the starter but dosen't the pressure plate turn on the flywheel and will interfere all way around?

[@quickturn66]

They ground the bell housing

[@kalashnikov_grigory]

Молодец

[@JoZf_Gibson]

Merci

[@drewmog123456]

You Janks are a funny lot! Jagwar? It’s pronounced “jag you are”!

[@pyroboobysmith359]

The smile on your face says it all.

[@puridade1]

you could have made the facing of the flywheel yourself on the lathe

[@VliegerNL]

Having followed this (and your other) build(s) since day 1, this is seriously exciting. Beautiful job, and once you polish those cam covers and aluminum intake, the engine will look amazing. The Jaguar 6 is virtually indestructible and and sounds fantastic too. What a winner you have built here. You are allowed to be super proud of your creation!!!

[@gvet47]

I was surprised by he did no to dress up by the Ed ngon we before installing it. Paint and polish always look better.

[@patfilice]

Fantastic

[@bigtrip2750]

Every time I watch I'm proud as hell of the traditions you're KEEPING ALIVE! And STILL a HUMBLE HUMAN BEING. Keep on that path my man.

[@henkholdingastate]

I am a Dutchman and it strikes me that the American "shed" is often a complete machine factory. You do a nice job. Top

[@scottmortland7255]

My absolute favorite build series of all time! Way to go, young feller!