I built a Wooden Hotrod - Boat Tail Speedster

Follow along as I build a wooden car body for my 1931 Ford Model A for the #RocklerHobbyChallenge
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[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks for following along. There will be more videos related to the car, as well as furniture builds and shop projects coming. Also, if you like listening to podcasts, check out the Makeshift Podcast that I do with my friend Cory. We talk about the stuff we’re working on, struggles we’ve faced in our journey, and even share some stories from out time in the Navy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/makeshift-podcast/id1630676137

[@martincaruana6632]

What a labor of love. Marrying 2 passions. It must have been very satisfying. Great job.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you so much. 🙏

[@jackreed3445]

Found my way here from a KZbin Short. I've never been much of a Boat Tail fan but this project has got me liking the style. Beautiful work and if I wasn't so old and decrepitude I would want to try something like this. I did a lot of woodworking and manufacturing but this is a lot if work for sure. jack

[@denniscliff2071]

Flathead V8 would be the way to go IMO. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

I think that’s the way I’m leaning. I’ve had flatheads in my previous hotrods and they were great.

[@raychambers3646]

I built my first kart at about 8 yrs old ,big wheels on back and roller skate wheels on the front , nice rake !

[@user-xj3cp7yb4m]

Great job in paying attention to detail. Reminds me of the movie called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. . . . I ❤ the car. Definitely something different! 😁👍

[@sirfrydryk360]

It's beautiful. Reminds me a little of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@davejobe6282]

I've built a lot of car in my time and when done people have no idea of how much time and thinking goes into it . Mr I'm impressed with your passion and craftsmanship . Nice job 😎👍😊

[@jvmiller1995]

Please don't leave us hanging. I would love to see more. Oh BTW the flat head is the correct answer on the motor. It i different when restore a car all original. I understand these projects though I started on my 53 truck 5 years ago. It is getting close but a ways to go still. All the drive train is done except the drive shaft and I spared no expense. Full body off mustang 2 front 4 link rear rear with a full professional built sbc and all the goodies.

[@henryskinner1092]

I just found your channel and man are you GREAT. Everything you do is fantastic. God Bless and Stay Safe.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

I really appreciate that. Thanks for following along

[@5695q]

Stick a model B engine with insert bearings and pressure oil in it with a more modern 3 or 4 speed and hydraulic brakes. A lot of work but it will look beautiful when finished

[@FullSteamDesigns]

That would be pretty nice

[@MakeEverything]

Man, you did such a great job on this!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@louiedavis3138]

Loved your project and commentary.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@lukaspotgieter7363]

What a surprize.Never thought you would be a car guy too.

[@paulworsaa8739]

Keep an open mind here... Envision these choices... A.. Buick aluminum 215.... B.. twin Harley Davidson shovelhead engines , mated in the middle.. C.. air cooler Cessna engine.. D.. Subaru flat opposed engine.. E.. blue flame straight 6.. F.. think out of the box..."once a mind is expanded by a new idea, it never again retains it's original dimensions... Great video

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Those all sound like some awesome ideas actually 🤔

[@linkinmylog]

Awesome work!

[@oc6huki]

Best build video I’ve seen in years. This inspires me to take on a new wood strip project!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks! Do it!

[@craigwilcox4403]

Out-freakin'-standing! As a former airplane, boat and racecar builder, I am in awe of your abilities in designing and building your car.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you! I really appreciate that

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Fun build. Congratulations!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@metalillness5951]

Outstanding effort! Thank you very much for showing the process. FEW people can take a vision in their head, forge through all the unseen obstacles and reach their goal. I'm impressed!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you so much

[@erautosales4997]

Off the charts cool! Absolutely love it! I believe this will be a legendary car well after we are all gone as long as it is preserved and taken care of. Great job!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you. I hope so.

[@peterdarr383]

Cypress logs lay in the swamp for 200 Years before they rot.

[@David-zn5ur]

I like how you keep forging ahead and how if plan A doesn’t work on to plan B. An old woodworker told me “ it’s not how well you’ve made it, it is how well you cover your mistakes” he did beautiful work like you are doing.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Definitely a wise saying. Thank you

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@FullSteamDesigns first of all....great job Second of all.... cypress my dude....how did you find that?...(note: I'm in Louisiana!!!....here you get a life sentence for accidentally bumping into one!!!) And C....how much would you charge me to do one?.......like an auburn?

[@FullSteamDesigns]

@@clevelandmaker386 thanks. It’s locally grown here in SC. It would probably cost a fortune to do another one if I ever had the time again.

[@Rogueflier]

How has the algorithm not given this channel a million subs....? cheers🍻

[@FullSteamDesigns]

🤷‍♂️ fingers crossed that it does

[@edshultz9760]

This reminds me of one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!!!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

I still have to watch it

[@michaelanderson3771]

Look amazing you should be so pleased with the end results

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@keithslagter6199]

Dude, your an amazing woodsmith! Hats off to you and all the labor put into this project. Bravo! I can't wait to see it finished. Awesome video

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@71tbomb]

Wow. So much work. But so worth it.Very Nice.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@71tbomb]

@@FullSteamDesigns Your welcome. I've restored a couple of cars. But this is so much ,more. And better.

[@71tbomb]

Even Better.

[@michaelhutchinson9413]

What a great project! You are obviously a serious craftsman and know what you are doing. I respect your well equipped shop and and proper safety procedures as well. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@travislawson1185]

While in college in Denver in 94-99 for Industrial Design, I built a complete custom rolling chassis for a 29'ish Ford 2 door sedan using a Ford 300 inline-6 and a 4 speed trans. The rear end was a Ford 9" and the front straight beam had quarter elliptical leaf springs that made the front end look like it was just hanging out there. I had an old 29 steel Ford body for the car but as I approached the end of my chassis project, a wind storm dropped a 100 year old oak tree that flattened my sedan body sitting out behind the garage. I spent a year pondering my options and although the project never was officially finished I toyed with building a complete "Woodie" style 29 sedan body. Now fast forward 20+ years and I own a small custom shop building vintage motorcycles, I have acquired a complete 41 Chevy truck cab that will fit on my old chassis. I plan to join the two sometime later this year. Thanks for the video, it's always cool to see how other people think outside the box to solve a problem.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Sounds like it will be an awesome project. Thanks!

[@josephmacdonald6141]

Looks great, I’ve built a car, mostly aluminum and I know at least a little work every day gets the job done, we’ll done!!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

Fallow The Process, Never The Plan! .....Great Job!😉👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks 🙏

[@thisolddog2259]

Very similar to building plank on frame model ships. Fine job!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@thisolddog2259]

@@FullSteamDesigns your welcome

[@thisolddog2259]

When I do ships I run the planks on both sides at the same time. And you're definitely right, when you get to curvatures it gets tricky with a lot of custom shaping and twisting of the planks. I like to use spruce, it seems pretty friendly.

[@edwinjstephens4958]

Hello there cowboy here just watched your boat tail project great job she's a real beauty I'll be following along can't wait to see her finished all the best remember always be safe healthy and happy God Bless 🤠

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@Greg-io1ip]

Nice work, I learned a lot. That's going to be a work of art. I'd look at using an old straight 6 Mercedes. Stay with the artistic theme since you don't want to race or risk a project like that.

[@cvoyag8er]

what a beauty, own it, lots to be proud of. good on ya

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@normanfawley7379]

Well done that Man ! Great stuff ! Carry on Sir.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you!

[@richardw3294]

Boy do you have a ton of patience. Beautiful work 👏

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@giuseppe4909]

Awesome build ! I have found 3/16” strips work quite a bit easier than 1/4”….but I was building a kayak with sharper curvatures…also, built on stations and then removed as a shell so it could be ‘glassed inside and out. A heat gun, used carefully, will assist in the bend / twist aspects…. 👍

[@brucewrandol]

Beautiful job. Fun and very challenging I’m sure.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@MikeSamuelsII-ve8gp]

Interesting. Reminds me of my all-time favorite car, which is a 1924 boat tailed Hispano-Suiza that they only made one of. It was screwed together tulip wood, pontoon fender that were made later in its life and had copper plate to finish of the tail. If it didn't inspire this build you may want to look it up.

[@jefflevoir6127]

Fantastic work. Well done. 👍👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@donrico5122]

Great vision and determination. Those curves are king!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks!

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

That's a thing of great beauty and hypnotic to watch it take shape. 👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@Paradigm1976]

Really great work. And brings to mind the idea that you can never have too many clamps.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Haha that’s a fact

[@davehyde6207]

Just saw this post...amazing workmanship well done you...very impressive

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@davehyde6207]

Keep on keeping...great work and patience

[@charlie418791]

Brilliant work. 👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@davidelley8979]

Simply amazing.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@manoman0]

I see work of art.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@cdavey9563]

Dam inspiration you gave me some good ideas. Love it makes me want to fond a basket case to restore

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Do it!

[@2LV855]

Wicked nice tool inventory.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks

[@richardpetit6738]

How brave and clever you are! Wonderful project!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@thekiltedtexan2480]

Wickedly totally awesome dude

[@good_brit]

Cool build

[@actonitecordowner.1571]

A most remarkable effort. Love to see it finished.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you. I’m working on it.

[@battz99]

Very snazzy looking vehicle and well done, but I have to tell you that an old Dutch friend down here in the Dordogne beat you to it by a couple of years. He is good with wood and has built boats and even aircraft but was looking for a project a couple of years ago and came up with the idea of a wooden car. One of our other Dutch friends is a Citroen 2CV fanatic (he has a fully restored 2CV, Mehari and he's just finishing a Forgon, which is a 2CV van) and he found an Ami 6 that was up for sale partially restored because sadly the owner had health problems. However, he'd fully restored the engine, chassis and running gear and my friend acquired it and sold its body (which wasn't attached to the chassis) and set to building a wooden body for it. He doesn't have access to the fairly advanced woodworking technology that you have so what he came up with is a bit more angular but a fine item nevertheless. He needed some help with the wiring loom but got all of the systems working and the best thing is that although it looks nothing like one, the inspector here in France turned a blind eye and gave it a Controle Technique as though it was still the original Ami 6 that makes it road legal in France. I've got a short video of it that I haven't uploaded but I think now that KZbin is looking for shorts maybe I should if anyone's interested.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Yea definitely upload it. I’d love to see it and I’m sure other would as well.

[@battz99]

@@FullSteamDesigns OK, thanks for your kind reply. here's the link to it - it's very short I'm afraid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6XTeJhjnZlqjsk

[@jimcabezola3051]

Outstanding! Such patient craftsmanship! In my fevered mind, you're building a 21st century Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. Looking forward to seeing you drive this beautiful creation.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you. I can’t wait to drive it.

[@jerrybailey5797]

That's is a true feat of engineering woodwork , looks amazing 👏 👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@davehudson4607]

All I can say is Wow, that’s awesome. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@vintagegoldmusic6843]

Good job.nice work with creativity

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@livewire4495]

Outstanding!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@steggieman1986]

Dude! Great job!!!!!

[@daviddamico4288]

Looks awesome so far

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks

[@dannychiguina3962]

Awesome build

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks

[@TERRYB0688]

Hi just found your channel, have subscribed, nice work pal, Terry from Scotland 👴🏻👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@garytate8284]

Great work and attention to detail. Well done! Can't wait to see the next instalments.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@hobbies6396]

So hard to step into the untried, unknown, not-done.... you feel lie you are carrying the weight of a thousand wasted lives... this was looking great

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@johnherdener6801]

tumbled across this and so glad I did. This is F-ing amazing!!! Looking forward to more.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks!

[@brendaboyce9967]

What a fantastic build! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@gregeoryl]

Nice work. I have seen a wooden Hispano Suiza years ago. Copper rivets really brought out the beauty.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@surgicalshooter911]

Honestly, I wanted to skip to the end of the video to see the final build, but I couldn’t stop watching the entire process. Great video and great build. 😬👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks!

[@bigmountain7561]

Awesome Build, Very Vintage, personally I would keep the Banger and just redo it, but I would have a Flatty on a engine stand just ready to go. Honestly with all the channels I watch on building yours is the most original and takes us all back to hot roddings roots and the way they constructed cars. Bravo your a breath of fresh air that we all needed to see. Thank You 🙏

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thanks a lot. That really means a lot to me. 🙏

[@bigmountain7561]

@@FullSteamDesigns You’re Welcome

[@gmamagillmore4812]

If you go with a V8 flathead, you'll have to put in a later model K member on the frame. AN ohv head on the four banger might be more interesting.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

@@gmamagillmore4812 I just use an f1 crossmember

[@bigmountain7561]

@@gmamagillmore4812 Never thought of it that way. Sounds Awesome 👏

[@scottcates]

Damn nice.

[@jamesfield5346]

Absolutely 💯% amazing... what a beautiful vehical.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@ggrimm79]

Work of art.

[@nickrudd2568]

Dude, Thats amazing.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@TheDocrock100]

Fantastic job. I built a model a woodie out of Birch. Came out cool. Sold it before I got to drive it. Somebody wanted it more them me. I love the build, once they are done it is time to build another one

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Haha you’ve got that right. I love driving them, but there’s just something about building them that really does it for me. Thanks!

[@johneldred4060]

Very cool and amazing workmen ship looking forward to the next video. Thanks

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@johnhicks9929]

WOW ! JUST WATCHED YOUR VIDEO AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY !! YOU COULD BE A COACH BUILDER OR BUILD WOOD BOATS !! GREAT WORK AND YOU HAVE SUPER TALENT !

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@gsp911]

Just stumbled upon this video. Throughout the video I was constantly thinking "wow".."that was clever"..."wow"...."well thought out"..."wow", from start to finish. 😁 I pressed the button, I need to see more of this. Well done, nice work. 👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

I really appreciate it. I’ll have more videos coming between other projects. Working on casting the gas cap now.

[@damageincorporatedmetal43v73]

I remember, and I was able like that, but now I can't do it anymore. But that doesn't mean I won't fight for what's rite !!!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Right on

[@normangarland6558]

Just stumbled across this. I too have a running Model A frame and was wondering what direction to take. Your skills with wood are to be applauded and I respect that. After watching I have a better understanding about how to do the woodworking. I will probably do a wood/aluminum mix. Thanks again for the inspiration!!!

[@robertwilson4262]

Wow! Impressive wood work. Hope there's more, would love to see the finished car.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you. There will be more. I’m just starting to get back to it between other projects.

[@robertwells6454]

Cool car, cool idea. 👏👏👏

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@robertwells6454]

@@FullSteamDesigns I think a V8 swap would be great. Or even putting some speed parts on the 4 would really be a neat thing. Flathead's Forever. 🤟🇺🇸😎

[@sulesokoni1437]

Very inspiring .I have a friend who made a canoe the way you made the body for your hotrod.You have given me ideas as to how to enclose my electric trike Thank you

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Sounds pretty cool. Thank you

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Wowee she is a thing of beauty

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

@@FullSteamDesigns welcome sir hope you come by and checkout some of the project videos on my channel

[@timothyboles6457]

Wow!!! Great work!!! Hope you're happy with it! Because it sure looks great!! Can't wait to see the next installment

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you. I definitely am

[@robertpradella6550]

It's beautiful!!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@oldcarjunky]

That is a beautiful car body WOW. !

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@modelermark172]

Beautiful work. Simply beautiful! I really appreciate your rule-of-thumb, seat-of-the-pants approach to building your Boat tail Speedster. I hope to build one myself, someday; albeit in 1/25th scale. But I was able to learn a lot from your tutorial that will help me when planning my model. Have fun driving your finished car!

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you! Good luck with your project. The hardest part is getting started.

[@Visigoth_]

This is so very cool (you have a good sense of artistic style). Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@oldcarnut3953]

That's awesome. It's like... Carpenter meets Auto Mechanic! It looks amazing! Can't wait to see the finished product. Personally, I think she's cool enough to be worthy of a flathead V8. Just one man's opinion! Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you!

[@johnfair62]

Beautiful. Looking forward to the next video.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@lannysanders6043]

love it- excellent.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@howieab606]

Awesome work, very ambitious. Extremely well done.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@michellecarroll1488]

that is very cool

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@timweidner3335]

Very interesting project and process. Thanks for sharing.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@peterbonnez]

How wonderful. Chapeau to you sir.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you

[@kings-of-gloss]

Cool! 😁👍

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@DLlama]

Whoa... that's insanely impressive 🤩 In a world of low effort content, this definitely isn't that! F'ing incredible bro! 💯

[@90FF1]

Beautiful job. In the 50s/60s (?) there was a cover story of a wooden car very similar. Possibly Mechanics Illustrated. Thanks for giving us the how to.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

Thank you. I’ll have to see if I can find the story.

[@90FF1]

@@FullSteamDesigns The one I remembered is on the cover of September 1956 issue of MI. While searching I found another, I had not seen. Nov 1964. Also on the cover of Mechanics Illustrated. Yours beats 'em both although the earlier one just ain't too shabby.

[@FullSteamDesigns]

@@90FF1 thanks for finding those