From Rust to Street Cruiser - Full Custom Garage - Car Show

[@fredford7642]

My compliments! It is truly great to see a master metal worker make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. He transformed a hopeless mess of a car design to evolve into a prize winning concept. Again, my compliments!

[@lordleonusa]

An incredible craftsman, fantastic workmanship, and making those lenses! Very impressive!

[@robertporter6507]

Packard and Hudson are just realy cool in my book.

[@thomasmixson7064]

At 5 years of age in early June 1954, I first remember seeing my maternal grandmother. She lived on a 960-acre farm in the Texas Panhandle. Meeting us at the foot of the long driveway, she had stepped from a new, brown Packard Sedan. She stood a little over 5 ft tall, a stunningly attractive 64 year old brunette. She wore Western lady's pants held up by a Western belt. I didn't know till years later she would always have a pearl handled Colt 45 close at hand. She was the 1st woman I ever saw in pants. But the Packard, I remember how smoothly the engine ran and how comfortable it rode. For her this was the last Packard she would own. Cadillac was moving quickly into more modern and exclusively fashionable cars, as Packard seemed to dwell on past glories.

[@leonardwilliams8109]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@43painter]

I really adore that Cherry Black color of the car !! Fabulous end result.

[@maxspeed57]

Ian is a genius. I love his work.

[@siddembowski2844]

This is one of the best resto mod you have ever done congratulations

[@conaire19]

That car is unbelievable, you did a brilliant job buddy, on to the next, can’t wait,

[@severinappleton3438]

Ian is to me 1 of the best people - both as a custom fabricator & a true friend !

[@skipcantor868]

What an incrdeble transformation. You truly have a gift. Awesome build.

[@richardhiersch5163]

Former Packard mechanic: Superb!

[@duncanjames914]

Wow! That is a sweet ride!

[@Parrain0606]

An artist whose canvass is vintage automobiles! I salute you sir. 30:43

[@Thomas-t2x]

Perfect chop. Pure style 👍👍

[@barrywinslow9798]

Another excellent example of your talent. Keep bringing us more please. Oh, congrats on you guys move. I know the pups will love it too. God bless ya

[@billmagorian490]

The metal fabrication and the old school lowering, along with the taillight lens fabrication were over the top. Things not covered were the engine, brakes, electrical and interior. The car looks Way Kool. I would like to see a supplement on the aforementioned.

[@NormanSilv]

Ian Roussel? Master Metalsmith and designer.

[@billfeld5883]

The very first car i remember is my Dad's 1948 Packard Clipper and yes I did help him work on it!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 It's better than stock, great job!!!

[@rickwalsh91]

WOW! 😮 We sadly passed up great running flat head 8 cylinder 1948 4 door Packards for $400 at Estate Sales back in the 1970s! … Didn’t know what to do with them!!! 🤔 Great Utilization. Thanks! 😊 🏆👍😎

[@richardhiersch5163]

Wonderful work from bones to recovered and updated design lead sled cars! Yet they are still packards. Congratulations.

[@richardhiersch5163]

Such well made and tasteful tail light lenses! Enormous praise for these beauties. A little suspension correction and go go GO!

[@darticulate8751]

I love whatnyou do in your Garage man, Really Impressive work ! Bravo to you guys !

[@davidwright8432]

Out of original chaos and uncertainty - a thing of beauty, a work of art and one helluva car besides! Sculpture you can drive. Awesome, in the true sense of the word!

[@garyseaton4619]

I love watching a Master at work. This is going to be a very cool Packard.

[@CarmeloArnone]

Ce type est un genie !!

[@Scorpion-se4ef]

From South Africa, wow my man , ur such a gifted man ,well done, absolutely beautiful job.

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Holy hell what a beauty car, what a fine friend, gorgeous work man!

[@kharakim]

Grew up in cruising days of the 50s, but this beauty is the pièce de résistance of the genre. Never saw anything that could touch it or come within a country mile of it.

[@thorzeens]

love the look and the tail lights

[@joerusso9990]

That packard came out awsome great job on the body work

[@DavidDeelLoco]

Ian Roussel is the only person I can think of who I would like to meet. This guy's an automotive artist. Like an artist, he sees things most people can't.

[@thomassinbruno2612]

Ian Roussel is the best of!!!!!!👍

[@michaelalsterin3061]

Fantastic job! That´s one amazing car! It was a pleasure to watch this art of a car come true!

[@davidboose5803]

Super Great ! Video it turned out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SHOdown13]

You can't even tell it's a 4 door. Sweet ride in an unassuming color.

[@Jimbo-in-Thailand]

👍👍 Ian!!! WOW it's gorgeous! And this is probably the most tasteful customization of a not so pretty vintage car I've run across to date. The sleek new lines of the car wouldn't be out of place had it rolled out of the Packard factory this way back in 1948. Even the slightly lowered stance looks perfect. Best of all are its original mechanicals and, I guess, the interior as well. Gotta admit, as an old fart, it's heartbreaking to see so many vintage American cars being completely bastardized to the point they're barely recognizable. Add to that those sporting ridiculous severely overdone clownish fake 'patina' rust bucket exteriors! Anyway, my compliments on this beautiful refresh of a rare old bird! Oh yeah, just subscribed. Best Regards from Thailand! 😁😁😁

[@stevencrane2053]

Unbelievable work 👏 🙌 😮AMAZING

[@MarkM7111]

I Love FULL CUSTOM GARAGE🤠

[@tempest957]

Superb craftmanship! Well done so professional! Love from the UK! the home of rain!

[@Scano41]

Wow love the colour, has to be the best packard out there

[@duaneayers6117]

Bad Chad or anyone else has nothing on Ian. Ian is the best. A 1 of a kind.

[@ManMountainMetals]

You watching his new channel 👀?

[@peterpumkineater6872]

Bad chad has no finesse, just a bull in a China shop. 😢

[@ManMountainMetals]

@@peterpumkineater6872 his wife is 😍 cute.

[@idlabi]

Bad Chad can’t build shit

[@lasalleman6792]

That Packard Coupe is pretty nice.

[@davenel9113]

Ian you are a MASTER great job .Dont know what to say great job perfect

[@Namdrac]

What a Vision! The results are gorgeous to say the least, one sexy Boston baked bean right there!

[@rolansmith9951]

Dude got a job for me I love what you doing 😊 I’m creative and skilled ❤

[@malalamalala6769]

Damn! Nice work. 🙏

[@nedwulin3239]

Amazing car! This video just made my day. Thank you.

[@frankhagar4651]

Beautiful work, thanks

[@raybob49]

Super....Wonderful...Exciting. How good is all this? Thanks very much (UK.)

[@juanasanelli6831]

Que buen trabajo Gracias por salvar una joya de la mecanica

[@carolinag211]

AWESOME JOB!!🎉🎉🎉 CAN WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEXT PROJECT!!

[@brlngtn]

Holy smokes!!! That car looks sweet.

[@KennethMason-j6i]

Very much love this.But I would love to see in the process.Very much love this.But I would have loved to see the process on the windows and how are you made them

[@silverc4s146]

Inspiring. Thanks so much

[@bob281261]

love the workmanship.

[@CharlesSmith-kx4cy]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

@33:07...great sounding packard...great car!

[@gordondafoe3516]

Typically I hate custom car work, but this bad boy is a serious head turner. Sweet cruising machine!

[@mahanly]

Beautiful!

[@BrianValley-me6bg]

Beautiful sled!

[@stevewatt5394]

Awesome job sir!!😮

[@tank-x7i]

Far out man ! That is one cool car !!

[@kennethsleigh3170]

Very cool old school custom

[@packrcch]

excellent car as-is and a good baseline for upgrades as desired, e.g., air suspension.

[@douglasb8558]

You took a wreck and made what looks like a speeding bullet train. Wow!

[@МаратБадмаев-и8э]

Которое уже видео смотрю и убеждаюсь что вы настоящий мастер и художник от бога.

[@San_Simon247]

Im not even into those cars and I like them now after watching this video 👍

[@BillLaBrie]

Great! Someone finally found a use for a Clipper.

[@StevenStratford]

Lights look amazing

[@johnv.cramer3008]

I love the Packards i had one and i had the Hudson with to carbs.!

[@montehyler]

New subscriber here! I really enjoyed this video! Fine work!

[@markboon341]

Beautiful job. Would like to see the new glass and interior fit.

[@SlickCrusty]

excellent

[@ManMountainMetals]

FULL CUSTOM IAN is his current KZbin channel ❤

[@pierredecine1936]

Very nice work - I drive a more modern 4-Door Led Sled - 1996 Caprice Classic - 3 " lowered Base Model - 15 X 8 Alum Slots -- Dual Exhaust 4.3 Liter V8 LT-1

[@davidfusco6600]

Nice job! It’s really nice of you to give it to your friend. What did you do for the interior? Tuck and roll I hope!

[@wasanthaya13]

❤ Restoration in its best... Good Driving ...

[@mikeguthrie5432]

My friend, I really think you "rang the bell"!

[@ToufikLamou]

Good work

[@wrstew1272]

We have had three Packards, one of the best cars ever made. Inline 327 in the last two, hauled ass and drove better than a Caddy or Lincoln. Initially had early post war what had a hood that pivoted from either side, found out by mistake it had a four speed 😊

[@shoaibakhtarlalajee3923]

Very nice work bro

[@MrSalsa1973]

Far out dude!!

[@EugeneAlex-vl8ii]

Nice concept sir 👍

[@paullindgren1051]

Ian you are the master of fab man nice 🚙

[@justingreaves6769]

He's so grateful that he sells it not long after lol, i wouldnt sell anything what someone made for me let alone a ian roussel car

[@ratnadipmajumdar8230]

That's very cool 😎❤

[@Uncleesins]

❤ from India 🇮🇳

[@kennethingle3523]

That is really Beautifull

[@mmulqiatirwan7923]

Mantap bos,,,

[@TheSavageRepairman]

I could swear I saw this build last year.

[@josehuerta4398]

😮😎 like it 😊

[@eldonnparks8059]

What's up with showing a completely different Packard for the top chop at the end of the video? A four door was changed to a two door and much more radical chop. That wasn't the car this video was about. I wanted to see before and after overlay of the car featured in this video to appreciate the artistry and extent of the top chop. I'd also like to see a full video on that mystery Packard that became a two door. Thanks for revealing two and a half gallons of Bondo were used to smooth the roof. Probably more than half that Bondo was sanded off in final contouring. Fabulous job. Great color choice.

[@nickgeorgie1957]

Άξιος!

[@Fazilhot1]

Super super super ❤❤❤

[@yourhandlehere1]

Might need a bit more suspension work, looks pretty bouncy but Yay!

[@cliffwestnidge6604]

Always enjoy full custom, but the music ahhhh

[@stevennapodano4289]

Y’all need to have a contest for your loyal followers 👍. The winner could come visit / work with you in your shop….😊. Just an idea

[@СергійЯкимчук-ъ7м]

Маєш талант...супер

[@dimashjayarathna2450]

I love your content, how u replace the windglass with plexiglass ?

[@roaminx]

WILD. This Packard is a 1949 - 1950 Series 23. The 1948 Series 22 sedans and coupes had smaller, more squared-off back windows. Packard also offered a woody station car--Parkard's name for a station wagon. The junior 1948 convertibles went on sale in 1947. The 1948s that were not sold in 1948 were sold in 1949 and are known as the early 23rd series Packards but only their ID tags were updated.