Fitting a Custom Aluminum Hood and Grill | Homemade Boat-tail Speedster Pt. 29

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I this video I mount the aluminum grill shell and fit the three piece aluminum hood. At the end, I use the tank to tow the car out into the sunlight to get a good look at the progress. Total hours for this build now total 898.5

[@thundertc88]

Don’t apologize for a lack of progress!! I am blown away by your attention to detail. This project is turning out beautiful!

[@virginiarandolph]

as a retired welder and fabricator, all I can say about your skills is...WOW ! I'm inpressed!!

[@beloved_lover]

Man, you've done top job with that grill and hood already and you don't even have tens of years of fab experience. Awesome. Remember to buy a big cake for your father on Father's Day, not everyone has big enough garage or shop with tools to get you started. Obviously you had to get some specialized tools, but never underestimate the value of old tools gathered through multiple decades. I hope I can afford half as nice space for my projects when I have the dough to buy a house and later in my life let the offspring to use it for their creativity and giving all support I can to them. Can't wait to see this project moving forwards and the channel getting bigger, because it surely deserves it.

[@garymucher9590]

Amazing young man with equally amazing abilities already. Just remember, there is only one thing in life that no one can ever take away from you, and that is an education! Money, items, property and every other thing you buy, can easily be gone in an instant, but an education can never be taken away!

[@redwaller1]

I love how you talk about not having much time for your internship... but got so much work done, Bravo! Also pulling it out with the tank was just the coolest.

[@rlspanky]

Thank you for a Great Video. Will wait for the final build day and the First drive. Great Job.

[@Ecosse57]

i'm so glad you took it outdoors. not just for the enjoyment and satisfaction but because it's good to be able to see in-progress work at some distance and in different light. please be sure to have louvers punched in the side hood panels! have a great semester!

[@MacroMachines]

it'll definitely have some louvers in the hood

[@SubversionGarage]

When is the Eastwood Company going to hook this young man up with some tools

[@IowaMercMan]

@Eastwood Company

[@rickbosak8861]

That hood fits nice and tight. Well done. Have a great year at school.

[@KODArunner]

You are one fantastic mechanic, welder & body man! I still like to know what you are going to collage for, because you could make a great living creating "One of a Kind's" in your shop! God bless and keep you safe and moving forward.

[@Kikan319]

You say that but one off shops don't always do so well no matter how talented or skilled someone or a team is. Which is sad really. The time it takes to put together the projects is a lot longer than 3 a month. For him to make money He would probably have to put together at least 40 projects in a year. ie cost of material, time, bills and figure out how much to take out for himself. It can be a difficult thing to balance. Think of it this way, his current project would probably run someone at least 7k. How much of that is going to go into the shop? at least 40% of it I would believe. You also have to pay taxes on your sales in your state which is another cost I didn't include.

[@beaches2mountains230]

Impressive work! Glad to see other people my age taking a liking to these sorts of things! Cheers!

[@dtalon92]

There's something you don't hear everyday. "I'm going to tow this up the driveway with the tank. "

[@timothynewkirk2654]

TY... As always this is an outstanding journey! Yep get back to College to Learn, Learn, Learn! And chase some young split-tail between classes! Hurry back, we'll be waiting! ...Newk from Kentucky

[@gunner678]

Great job, great video. Good luck with your return to college. Thanks for taking the time to share your project. Stay safe! By the way, great to see the tank back in action.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Great detailed video, good luck in college. Looking forward to future videos when you get back from college

[@bloodredhornet2704]

Bravo! Keep up the great work. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos.

[@dennistemple4383]

I really admire your attention to detail which shows in the overall finish of what you have achieved so far, I look forward to future videos.

[@MacroMachines]

great to have you watching!

[@DatBoiOrly]

Man it brings a tear to my eye how your doing a phenomenal job on the hotrod build can't wait to see it finished

[@KalojanGostun]

Gosh, that is just a beautiful car! Can't wait to see it finished

[@billiondollardan]

Incredible work. The front end is looking great

[@thegoatman62]

Nothing pisses me off more, then when someone parks their motorized couch in front of my tank!

[@gordon6029]

Gonna miss the vids, getting exciting.

[@benrandomly2016]

So cool see the car outside and being hauled around by a mini tank.

[@666puggsy]

Awesome build you have some dope skills I'll be waiting and good luck at school

[@SmokeFlame1]

You'll do well in college, because you have the right attitude and work ethic.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Wow the car is a thing of beauty ... The tank is cool too

[@Crewsy]

Please don’t ever think that “unfortunately” you have to go back to school. We understand that school is your priority, as it should be. I dropped off my daughter at university today 3 hours away for her second year and I told her the same thing.

[@gunner678]

Well said. My son is abroad in university, so I don't see him often sadly. The funny thing is he looks just like our friend on this channel, so it always brings a lump to my throat when I watch. I hope your daughter has a wonderful second year, good luck to you and yours!

[@MRTYREMULISHA]

Looks like a REAL hot rod, nice work there mate !

[@ripcurlreadiness8777]

Hello i just wanted to wish you a happy thanksgiving and i hope it is filled with smiles,laughter, and love of friends and family. I hope its filled with many things to be thankful for in the future.

[@reh3ddoes]

18:19 NNNoooooooo!!!!!!! not again. :) You're doing an amazing job. Looks great and can't wait for more!

[@SurlyMike]

This is art.

[@davewinkworth7460]

Great video. Good luck back at college and can’t wait to see the next video.

[@joegarage6132]

I have been watching for some time. Great job, aluminum is not easy and your work looks great to me. If you go to any car shows it should win. Thanks.

[@hespie1]

Great skills and maturity, all the best for college.

[@dirtydsrc]

Wow. Absolutely Beautiful. Ron Covell would approve I think. See you when you get back.

[@arnaldofettuccine5227]

At 0:28 your drill sounds just like a Star Wars fighter :-)

[@danielhughes9556]

No complaints here about the progress. Excellent work. Cant wait to see this thing run. I'm anxious to see your plans for the flathead. Good luck in school, can't wait for the next video

[@jobvdboom5000]

It's getting better every video

[@davidcraddock7011]

We will certainly miss your video's, but your education must come first. Can't wait for your next college break and video. Best wishes for you.

[@PKMartin]

Wow, she's turning into a real beaut! It's always sad when you have to pack up a fun project and get back to work, but no doubt college has its own attractions. Really looking forward to seeing this build progress more when you have the opportunity (especially that old V8 if that's still on the table)

[@warci]

the proportions of the body are stunning, great job!

[@rickglathaar205]

Good to see the tank in action again! Looking forward to seeing this car finished. Now go get learnt!

[@craigfiles7067]

You are doing an amazing job you could be the next chip foose the way your going

[@rogerc.roberts4705]

But stay away from the financial problem(s) Goose had...

[@philipocallaghan]

When you finish the car paint the top surfaces to stop any glare blinding you whilst driving, but leave the side aluminium bare then buff it to a mirror shine and clear coat the lot. A Green or Yellow enamel paint for top of the hood and top of the rear end would be keeping with traditional colours of the time and style of this car. Nice work so far, keep the quality high but don't use wire wheels, they flex too much when cornering and deqrade in performance over time , but they are pretty . Good luck!

[@raynyhus2026]

Great job, have a good year at school. Look forward to the spring.

[@andrewdraper8336]

Thanks for the great videos really enjoy watching. You should be very proud of yourself. Car is going to turn out great.

[@pyroboobysmith359]

Have a great year and we will see you in the spring.

[@Madas4876]

Mate..bloody great job. It is fricken awesome.

[@francistheodorecatte]

see you again on Thanksgiving break. good luck with this semester at college. 👋

[@jimmytillery3717]

Good job young man enjoyed the summer videos

[@nestorpiercamilli2892]

Incredible work, I congratulate you, good luck in the university, greetings from the south of the continent, Argentina.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Best wishes at college 👍🏻 Hurry back Been very enjoyable .

[@naberville3305]

It looks fantabulous. I can't wait to see what you'll do winter break. Maybe some boat tail fabrication?:D I'm gonna keep blasting this channel wherever I can.

[@NickDangerThirdGuy]

You do amazing work, nicely done!

[@andyZ3500s]

It is sure looking good --- nice lines. Have a good year at school and I'll be here for your next video.

[@michaeldenton8610]

Dang it I'm trying to go to bed! Lol I LOVE your content. Excellent work!

[@wimvandesteeg1353]

love the eye for detail!! thx for sharing, and goodluck in college!

[@paulkoomen5262]

Nice video's and nice work, If your are going to do more riveting, I would invest in some cleco's , to hold your metel together makes it a bit easier then screw and nuts. Also put some tape over your riveting snap, that will help your from marring your rivets heads. Just a thought.

[@rickwilkins3055]

fantastic effort !!!!!!!!!!! Well done that man.

[@mickles1975]

I dunno about anybody else but I didn't expect to see a Pershing towing a boat tailed race car when I woke up this morning.

[@peterbonnez]

Amazing - thanks for sharing

[@richardmartin4608]

Wonderful, meticulous work from someone so young ( with so many skills). Hope you’re paying your apprentice ( the guy turning the bead roller) well. Few people realize how difficult it is to turn the handle at just the right speed.

[@badad0166]

Get this man some Cleco's!

[@Usnz411]

Can't wait to see the next video 👍🏽

[@JohnSmith-mu5qh]

Ah I was dreading this current run of videos coming to an end. Car looks fantastic so far - very inspirational! (Just reckon it would look awesome with lines of louvres on the bonnet - it'd be great to see you figure that challenge out!) Looking forward to seeing you reappear.

[@Ronin_4130]

Awesome videos man ! Those edges your fighting are trying to shrink once you roll the bead in it you could attack the problem after with a shrinker if you don’t mind the jaw marks however if you pre stretch your panel on the English wheel right where bead will be once you roll your bead and the panel shrinks it’ll come back to where it needs to be without having to rework your edges just a tip keep it up it’s rad !

[@joshuapangilinan5140]

you should make a ww2 amphibious vehicle!

[@TheSexhaver2625]

Joshua Pangilinan perhaps a Schwimmwagen

[@pastalover21]

You’re doing great! Best of luck with your schooling

[@Pulltabporter]

It’s looking really good so far man.

[@johnpowell5433]

Can't wait until you fit the grill. Meantime, grille looks nice! 😉

[@Yellow_Hammer]

Nice work!

[@patricksmith8205]

You are an amazing young man, looking forward to more on this project

[@ainsworthlewis2038]

Formal training or self thought. Great craftsmanship.

[@MacroMachines]

self taught

[@_Cheko_]

I’m really loving this series so far!

[@craigsowers8456]

Darn, I'm too late (unless you want to drill out all your solid rivets ???). With Aluminum, always "Sealant" between faying surfaces; it prevents "rattles" AND, more importantly, "Corrosion". Same with Rivet installations. Just an FYI, in Aerospace we usually use stuff called "FMS 1044 B1/2, 2 or 6 (the numbers denote the "work life" before it sets) and you just thaw out what you'll need for the day. You can buy it "Frozen" (pre-mixed) in Tubes. Usually applied with a pneumatic "Sealant Gun" but a "Caulk Gun" or even a putty knife will work for you in your Garage. Now ... about your Frame ... "Powder Coat" ??? Beautiful job "Wheeling" ... a lost art and glad to see that you are going to keep it alive !!!

[@johnjones3873]

Nice man cant wait to see more

[@davidfirth6535]

Awesome!! well done, regards, David.

[@Viking2dk]

Damn. That tank didnt skip one revolution going up that hill. It has some serious torque.

[@aaroncornforth2638]

The car is looking great! Good luck in school this fall!

[@charleshart6992]

Excellent work!

[@Redneckmfg]

Great Progress !!! Have fun and be safe …. see you on your fall break ?? Maybe ?? Love watching what your doing... That car is looking really Good !!!!

[@paintnamer6403]

I would have less pucker factor if you used a tow bar! That's real nice work and tender!

[@erikvandenhoek3478]

Thats some fine work keep it up young man👍👍

[@andycook1200]

Love your videos! Look forward to the updates. Good luck with school!

[@bigunone]

Life goes on, videos must wait for schooling

[@MrSparkn687]

If you have more rivets to put in. Might want to look at a rivet fan spacer. Really cheap and reduces layout time to last than half. Nicely done!

[@rogerc.roberts4705]

Agree. They are common tools for AIRCRAFT skin repair, saves tons of time when rivet spacing.

[@Pau_Pau9]

Dude, you got English wheel now! :D

[@garfield1415]

Amazing Video, I love the work that you have done so far, have a great time at college and we will see you when you come back! "The only true way to immortality is to live a life worth remembering" #ThatsYouMyFriend

[@Biffo1262]

Your skill is a joy to watch but college comes first.

[@devers6]

Oh the joys of towing a car without any brakes...

[@tommytalker3416]

He must have a good family background so fullfill himself.

[@cheeto4493]

When you were welding the rails for the hood, you could see it warp under the heat and then return. Looked cool. It appears the warping didn't make a difference.

[@krekautofunilaria9730]

Ótimo trabalho no capricho...muito bom

[@d.j.9961]

I am well beyond sick of not having a rwd hot rod to build & seeing your build, I am thoroughly impressed! Where did you get the frame & suspension/drivetrain? I wish I had a garage & also, the property of which I am on does not belong to me so, even if I built a garage, I could be asked to leave & that is a big issue! The basement destroys everything you put into it! I am rather impressed by your tool collection & skill! Keep in mind that I as well appreciate tools & have a decent collection but of course, it could use some improvement! I do not own a lathe of any sort! I have a long way to go! Nice!!!

[@douglester2180]

Nice work.

[@CLOUDZAUBACKUP]

That tank series u made imma watch all of it oh n u earned your self a new subscriber

[@guillermonieri4203]

Great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@OldCarAlley]

Amazing work!

[@user-oj4xh8cg2l]

not too shaby... keep up the good work!

[@alejozibulsky]

great work