I Raced a Manual Car for the FIRST Time (AND Did Big Wheelies!) 😬 Hot Rod Garage BTS - RKN Video 5

[@chrislowery185]

The 55's look GREAT together. Excellent job on BOTH cars. The way the Savoy was leaving the line was PERFECT.

[@Cody_4]

Your energy and excitement is unmatched! It’s awesome to see just how excited you are to just be around and work on cars, and you get to do it with your dad, the Taylor’s are a top notch team. 👍✌️

[@Meyhaven71]

When it's not your own money it's always exciting 😂

[@Cody_4]

@@Meyhaven71 Hell yeah lol always fun to tear up sponsored or somebody else’s stuff 😂

[@rayiveson1951]

Those two cars were built in 1955, just imagine the two people that bought those cars brand new in 1955 if they could see them today just something to think about

[@danielboyd4618]

The Plymouth might have had a v8 I don't think Chevy had the 265 yet but if they were both 6s Plymouth was still running a flathead so ewww

[@outlawofga]

Yeah... that would be awesome. Probably some mild mannered people who would faint when they seen this kind of performance...😲😳😃

[@jameswoodward6312]

When I bought my 68 RS..I thought the same thing when pulled the 4 speed out of it and put a 400 and a glide in it. It's amazing what goes through your head when you find receipts, under the back seat that were dated 1970's and 80's.

[@01trsmar]

@@outlawofga ..Most people today would faint with that much power..

[@01trsmar]

@@danielboyd4618 If the Chevy had the 6 it was yuck too,super slow...But the Plymouth 6 is the most reliable engine ever made,Chrysler used those engines for everything..But V8 is the way to go..

[@daveseddon5227]

I'm so impressed with the Savoy build - glad to see the team getting it sorted! 😊

[@patricksperformance2203]

Don't you love that she now hosts Hot Rod Garage, and she's still the same Alex! Along with all of her other achievements, her enthusiasm is still always off the charts.

[@douglawrence9616]

I really don’t know how many times I have watched your race at Woodward ave. But that was truly one of the best driving I ever saw!

[@redbeardoutdoors4914]

❤❤❤ I love the salt flats! Other than that crazy darn weather out there. Pop up rain showers all the time to ruin some good racing. Me and my buddies took our demolition derby cars out there in july 2021 for a bangerang race and had a blast!! You and your dad should build you a demolition derby car! It's good, cheap fun!! Especially the front wheel drive compact cars! Their super cheap and you can completely destroy the rear of the car and the car will still drive around because they're fwd. Awesome video as always Alex and you look stunning !

[@D.Guitar]

Alex , You get to drive some Mad Cool Cars

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Wow. A lot of work for one pass. No pressure. Miss the shift and its all for naught. As always, thanks for taking us on the journey.

[@adriane7841]

It did seems like a little bit of a waste of a build for a single pass.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

@@adriane7841 I guess for the Taylor brand it may be worth it. Up against all the other car show channels and they win. In reality they bring advanced artillery to fight people with homemade cannons.

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

Alex you and Megan remind me of young Ann and Nancy Wilson y'all just keep on Rocking 🤘🤘

[@INNYAFACCE]

HOLY MOLY TAYLOR= DRAMA QUEEN !!!!

[@CarsandCats]

I think the Savoy is cooler than the '55. Dennis's builds just keep getting better. Put him and Lucky together and I think you could dominate the world!

[@jspaulding4106]

Agreed. I like the Savoy better. And I know it wouldn't be possible without all the work put into the "original" '55.

[@MissionRestomod]

Manual trans drag racing is an entirely different beast. Blower fans to cool the clutch are a must. Also, a clutch pedal stop can save the over extension of the slave/throw out. That’s a BADASS car. They should give you guys first right of refusal if and when it’s sold.

[@raymondtakamoto8063]

Your so lit everytime you video. I love it. I'm a old man but your a breath off fresh air to racing. Not street outlaw type your more informative and get your hands dirty. I'm a fan as I was for Shirley Muldowny back in the days when my dad raced his Dart GTS 340 in New Mexico.your going places Alex keep it up.Enjoy your dad's work and family time.

[@raymondtakamoto8063]

Great team also

[@blucheer8743]

I have followed the “Freiburger” era over at hot rod mag, their KZbin channel, motortrend roadkill projects, I have to say this is my favorite car of that era: The family aspect, the patina’ed old clapper, from a generation ago, being given a new lot in life, the modern crate motor, modern suspension, brakes, electronics, the Savoy is the perfect hot rod in many ways. Very well done! the Hot Rod torch, be it a plasma cutter, is being passed on and its going into good hands!

[@ronaldsteveson76]

ok I'll take my statement back, the Savoy is cool but that 55 Chevy 💪👍👍👍👍👍 Props for staying in it when it gets a little squirrelly!

[@fred7854]

Hey Alex, can't wait for the next video. Glad you, your father, and the rest of the team got it figured out. Best of luck to you and your father. Take care and be safe.

[@drewleard8439]

Man those are both beautiful cars

[@ERidParasoth]

It has probably been beat to death but PLEASE do a 55 Ford to complete the trio!

[@qxtankxp]

I've only seen one other guy mention that lol you're good brother

[@MrGixxer1300r]

It is easy to be fast when Dad owns one of the better small chassis shops in racing, but the more I watch the more I see a young women that has more knowledge, and skills than most men older than her. Seeing her work with Derick from vice grip garage, and rebuilding their tranny on the street car challenge, Drive a 211mph 1/8th mile, she does great at any drag and drive event, keeps her head together, and makes good decisions. I'm 57 and have been drag racing both cars and motorcycles since I was 21 and I haven't done a 1/10 of what Alex has. Kudos to you young lady, and keep up the great work.

[@jameshendrickson8159]

I'm glad to see that you learn from failure and don't make any excuses. Says alot about you. Don't Ever let anyone take that from you. Learn and grow from your mistakes and don't ever dwell on them. You can develop a better future by merely reflecting on your mistakes, not dwelling upon them.

[@stephencarter1442]

Had the same thing with the o-ring off the trailer heading to the lanes. Argh. Always have a spare now..nice recovery and win. Thanks for sharing .

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

Every race team needs a girl, preferably a daughter to crawl in the front windshield opening to move their 55 Savoy. Alex best wishes thank you for sharing you and your dads incredible adventures

[@J1Z06]

I like that The Savoy is a stick shift! That beast really leaves hard! I love it! Keep up the great work. I love this channel.

[@Area-fm1by]

Alex is the the real deal she's coool!

[@davidwalker9188]

Those were some pretty nice wheelies you were pulling in the beginning

[@vehdynam]

Amazing what team work ,dedication and co ordination can do . Many thanks for the update.Looking forward to drag week.

[@thomasmoore2695]

I'ma be honest,I was always a 55chevy guy,but the Plymouth looks great and you sure don't see em much. Both are awesome.

[@marklottero5345]

I loved your new video intro. The pics of the 2 55s together are really awesome.

[@garylucier6817]

A handful where the total thrash and last minute parts, met up with last minute minds and excellent tech help all met up to produce excellent last second results in the middle of the night between testing and race day! Stay cool girl as the minds work over matter as long as cool heads prevail when you have the kind of help you have....It takes a village, or a great team, and you have the greatest of teams.

[@swede910]

"- That's our boys,.....doin' things." I love it! 🤠🎯

[@Westie_NZ]

Great progress from you and the team, Alex. And great to see the '55 out and about....

[@cecilfrench2238]

Wheelieing cause that is my BMFer beautiful mean and fearless

[@opiealvin]

New intro turned out good. "It's a little bit ghetto and I like it." I cried laughing at that one. Great team work from all involved. Genuinely great team work.

[@Nichole-440HP]

just watched the beginning of the savoy build on hotrod garage , it's come a long way !

[@thomaskoshinsky7768]

woo-hoo you go girl.alex you always were a great racer even when you started drag week in high school. you and your family are the best.wish you many more great years of racing.

[@billlevassiur8274]

Great build,not without issues. Great energy you have. Good luck. Wheels up - race fast - stay safe. Live to race another day.

[@mrmongo6722]

Definitely a tuff build with Rona and everything else you were dealing with but you, your Pops and the rest of your team you still managed to pull it off at the last minute……👍🏻

[@bobimpala96]

I hope Motortrend/Discovery sells the car to you and your Father!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Alex you DRIVE BEST COOLEST CARS! 😃

[@stevenhedrick9516]

Reality version of BEAUTY and the BEAST

[@andrewgrant3470]

Dude is that a new intro? Did Meg do that ? If so love it keep the content coming hope to see race week updates. Daily uploads woohooo

[@Godscountry2732]

Love the wheelie’s Alex and congrats on Hosting Hot Rod Garage.

[@fcspecial1953]

Hey Alex, I watched the episodes with the building of the Savoy and thank dad for showing how to build a simple but functional "build table". What the shows didn't tell you was what type of tubing and diameter used for the chassis build. What I want to know is where did you find a new front bumper for the Savoy knowing that's not a popular car to restore like the 55 Chevy. You're an inspiration to all young girls who don't think they can go into motorsports when actually they can. I'll keep watching 😃

[@johnlee8231]

Been waiting for this.

[@michaelhenderson5098]

I really enjoyed this video showing us what all went on behind the scenes. Lots of hard work.

[@joetri1970]

The but it does cool wheelies was priceless.

[@doomman700]

Michigan gas stations are trailer friendly. They are filled with snowmobile trailers all winter😉

[@redbeardoutdoors4914]

The 55 looks badasssssss❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bobdailey5910]

Great job honey I'm so impressed with you you do not give up on that's what I love about you!

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

Excellent content! Lovin' every moment of every video!!!👍👍✌️

[@danw1955]

Hah hah, must be a blast to be tooling around town in a 6 second, 55 Chevy that's actually *streetable!* Livin' the life, crazy as it may be! Glad y'all got the clutch problems worked out on the Savoy and you can actually grab some gears now. Anxious to see how it does in competition!👍

[@gcrauwels941]

Love how the Savoy launches. Good'n violent.

[@douglawrence9616]

Now that is a big wheelie!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Good afternoon Alex! You rock 😊

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

The adventure continues!!! ;)

[@firepinto]

Great job! Looks like a blast!

[@toddmatson4179]

I grew up a stones throw away from that parking lot in Michigan...Enjoy your videos

[@mikeboersma1915]

With how well the wheels come up is it possible the engine is back just an inch or two to far back. Just curious to here your thoughts

[@karlringe9523]

Hi, Good one! Busy, busy, busy! Thank you. I am currently working on an intermediate vx ss with a large rear for hook up, and need to keep it legal, lol, for the Australian road laws bla bla bla with a medium range horse powered ls1 to assist with the big horse powered vz ute. Bit like the savoy and stepping into 100% proof. Well sort of. I'll keep in touch. Stay cool. Karl

[@jimmybrumfield3358]

Beautiful video of the car leaving in a wheelie

[@jorgemedina1169]

Love you Alex my Respect for you dad

[@redbeardoutdoors4914]

Does Alex ever respond to questions and comments on her own KZbin channel?? Or just post videos

[@agentcrm]

The Savoy has decent lines As an Aussie, I really hate those pressed steel hitches you guys use. (VS the cast hitches used everywhere else) From never having raced a manual, going straight to that is doing it the hard way. One of these days you'll get a car built well before you need to have it racing.

[@steveadams7995]

Need to make the inspection plate on the bellhousing easily accessible & get an electric leaf blower to cool the clutch & also maybe look to go to a lenco or liberty trans

[@chukhentcy5642]

Wow! "Youz Guyz had a take "Embrace The Suck" to a whole 'nother level! EEEYIKES!👍👍👍

[@kaskl5403]

Cool build.

[@thomasmoore2695]

That's some sick ass wheelies,yeah I wouldn't of thought of the let it set for 30 minutes after a pass but... AND rip that effin shifter.

[@InnocentMiscreant]

Taylor Built for the win

[@makeitwork583]

Are you allowed to put a leaf blower on the transmission in between rounds? Do you think it would make a big difference? Love your channel. Be well.

[@laurenschenck5355]

So proud of you Alex for driving a manual car you did AWESOME 🤩

[@crazyd1377]

Alex you did well with what you had. It will improve. Keep after it hun! Good luck!

[@rickmassey1272]

You kinda resemble the 55 Chevy front clip/grill when you smile.

[@jerrybrothekid]

Just curious more than anything else, couldn't you install a 1" Clutch Master with a new throughout bearing, and reduce the clutch pedal travel ( Bring the pedal stop out a bit ? ) to ensure complete and accurate clutch disengagement during shifts ?

[@billmiller7138]

That Mayflower looks great down low to the ground!

[@CraaaigV302]

Sick intro hell yea

[@jerrycoon3369]

Love the wheelies! That thing leaves hard! Maybe you need an old school Lenco? LOL

[@chriscatarcio2983]

Two of them. One for the 55.

[@jerrycoon3369]

@@chriscatarcio2983 Yeah! Sounds good to me!

[@Cody_4]

+1 on that idea lol It’d be badass to see a Lenco in them especially the 55

[@jerrycoon3369]

@@Cody_4 I'm old school I like the lencos and dual four barrel carbs or roots blowers! LOL

[@Cody_4]

@@jerrycoon3369 I’m right there with ya lol

[@johnrode7109]

Good video and good luck

[@EnfieldJoe]

Savoy is seriously rowdy!!

[@villusepp7932]

All you need now is a '55 Mercury/Ford!

[@monroefive-o40]

That little Hemi needs a big radical cam so it can sound like a real race car.

[@xozindustries7451]

You guys built a great car, that thing hooks hard

[@jameshendrickson8159]

Alex. I'd love to see you compete in pro-stock , as well as pro-mod and run it heavy...

[@ThumperKJFK]

Totally awesome, wow. 👍👍

[@tonyjohnson9212]

Love it. Alex starts hanging with nick and now she doing 12am Mexico street hits

[@L.A55]

Both cars are awesome !.. gotta be honest though, that 55 chevy still steals the show ...

[@RidingWithAlexTaylor]

I 100% agree!! But I’m partial. Thank you :)

[@96insa]

Love the new intro. Great video as usual.

[@RidingWithAlexTaylor]

Thanks! Meg made it

[@andrewmurray6772]

Hi Alex, I love both the 55' and the Savoy that you and your Dad have built, yep, i'm a little jealous, we don't have many cars like that is Australia !! All the best :))

[@leandroemanuelmulla9524]

Hola Alex como estas ? Desde Argentina te mando un habrazo ..podrías mandar saludos ? Me encanta lo que haces ese nuevo chevy quedo jenial hermoso tremenda bestia

[@Scootermagoo]

It's not that we expect it from you, but we expect it from you.. what an ... welcome to tv I guess, grats on the car.

[@chriscatarcio2983]

Just tell them. It's harder than it looks. And it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. Stick cars rule. You and your dad will get it.

[@Tech-ez1qj]

You have the most amazing, caring father.

[@RidingWithAlexTaylor]

For sure :)

[@chicoflores2064]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrLotrecht]

I am German .in the last years more people switch to automatik drive but I think 90 % drive a manual here in Germany !

[@otisbailey5455]

Hindsight..mechanical clutch linkage. Just need the leg to push it.

[@josephpuou96]

Awesome job everyone 💪🏼Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽😎🌴

[@palmettopowersports1642]

Anyone else madly in love with this girl??

[@qxtankxp]

She is pretty awesome huh

[@crazylarryjr]

You can say ugly all you want but i like the savoy look better than your 55. It's slightly lower maybe a bit more aerodynamic and actually as you built it (Stance), looks faster. i realize the gen 3 hemi has no chance of getting even close, but the look and stance make it look faster

[@toddclark332]

They look really good on you and you should save them for your kids

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Hello from N.E Arkansas,Hope your having fun,And good luck 🤞🍀