It actually turned out a lot better than I thought it would when Jimmy bought it. Congratulations to all involved, and I hope to see it in person one day.
@Viva-la-Maquina3 ай бұрын
Jimmy you're a genius. This thing spent almost 40 years in the desert, and nobody wanted it. Now a bunch of keyboard commandos hiding behind their avatars criticize you for taking a risk and preserving history. This nation was built by people with guts that took risk and worked hard. Ignore the losers. Viva la Maquina!
@randy514 ай бұрын
Hi Jimmy. This is Randy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Words cannot describe how wonderful the Elvis jet turned out. It is a masterpiece! Love your channel. Keep up the good work brother. The Lord really has His hands on you. God bless.🙏🙏🙏
@SierraBravo79703 ай бұрын
Hey, I live in Chatty as well!! I couldn’t agree more! Jimmy has done an amazing job on the Elvis Jetstar. Brings back memories I flew the jetstar 731 back in the begining of my career. It’s amazing to watch from the phone call he received that the other bidder dropped and he won the bid at auction to this.
@JarheadCrayonEater3 ай бұрын
I have family near Chattanooga. One of them, my Dad, is named Randy. Small world!
@jessicaw.63213 ай бұрын
I'm from the Chattanooga area too. I agree with you. So cool
@alalmquist94232 ай бұрын
ELVIS is rolling in his grave that thing is NASTY. Randy you have got to be kidding.
@jerryforeman45433 ай бұрын
Great wrap job! Elvis is smiling from heaven!
@MarionBlair3 ай бұрын
I have to admit, I never thought Jimmy could pull this off but gotta give him credit.
@skyleaderuk4 ай бұрын
Well done Jimmy. Great job, I thought he had dug a big hole when he bought this at auction. Just proves, with passion and great vision anything is possible.
@52Ford3 ай бұрын
@@garethconnett7672 You haven't watched Jimmy's video. This is still a work in progress. The interior isn't done because they didn't have time. He had a couple professional detailers come in an clean the interior the best they could. They said there were a few stains they had trouble getting out. His goal is to keep the original interior, but he's going to make it more functional. Air conditioning is high on the list. The cockpit still needs a lot of work. They're going to reupholster the seats and they still need to finish installing all of the controls from the chassis. They basically just had time to hook up the bare minimum before they left. Stuff like the switch for the jakes was absent. I'd like to think one of the longer term goals would be to have a functioning lavatory and kitchen. That'd eliminate the need to bring a second RV along for 1 or 2 day trips.
@No4murasame3 ай бұрын
Hey Jimmy, thank you so much for deciding to fly it into Oshkosh. She absolutely flipping BELONGS there. Blue skies, man!
@400AGLNET3 ай бұрын
I think a GREAT name would be "Burnin Love." Fantastic job on the build, Jimmy. You and your team hit a home run.
@Rv7traralgon3 ай бұрын
Was great to see it at Oshkosh after following its journey on KZbin .
@amcconnell67303 ай бұрын
6:50 "So, let's take a look at some of the details ... go inside if possible?" Jimmy should have said "Sure, got ten bucks?" :D
@gobfranklin67593 ай бұрын
Amazing job Jimmy and crew! Really amazing when you consider all they had to overcome.
@N4CR3 ай бұрын
Awesome job and great to see this come to fruition. I think you'll get the last laugh having a great fun time with this, regardless of if some crazy Elvis collector buys it off your not.
@drlarcey3 ай бұрын
Jimmy, you really knocked it out of the park. I’ve been following this since the auction and that’s just amazing follow-through brother. Great job good example for your kids.
@GCGould3 ай бұрын
can't believe how great looking it is. The "body panels" of the RV chassis are amazingly well done. Great job. Hope you get to the Northeast sometime. I'm originally from St Pete, graduate of USF
@ricksteelcustoms31963 ай бұрын
Jimmy you did a fantastic job on this jet!
@ericgriffin397Ай бұрын
Jimmy has the heart and soul to make it memorable!! I am so happy that he went through with this crazy project that most people would have not done so Thank you Jimmy!!
@rogerdelillo23943 ай бұрын
Better than i imagined. Maybe have some audio/video pieces that can play on loop Elvis tv, and music inside and out to make a more complete experience. Good job
@Dan_Bender3 ай бұрын
He must have used that Milsek furniture polish on that wood! I sent him a case. Great stuff!
@markbrown-us4xe3 ай бұрын
Congrats Jimmy!!! Grizzly driving was sweet. Been watching since the purchase. Burnen love.
@circuitstudiossr3 ай бұрын
Hey Jimmy !! Congrats you made it !! !!
@kevinhedspeth43033 ай бұрын
Congrats Jimmy and Crew! I really enjoyed the build and driving videos of the Elvis Jet! It turned out fantastic!!! I hope you can bring it to Arizona someday...I'm sure the Pima Air Museum would love to have you visit! 😁👍
@sabre0smile3 ай бұрын
It's sad to see it without wings and tail, but Jimmy had nothing to do with it getting to that state, and saved what he could in the best way he could take it to as many people as possible. Wonderful and tastefully done.
@mikedimaio12373 ай бұрын
Jimmy stopped by Graceland on his way to Oshkosh and they fired the girl who let him into the parking lot, so let Graceland know how you feel about that.
@BuckFutter-rs1ry2 ай бұрын
Sounds like the people running Graceland aren't very "Rock And Roll" because I'm pretty sure Elvis would have loved something like this back in the day.
@Cousin.3 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!!
@TruckingToPlease3 ай бұрын
Great looking build. As a commercial truck driver, I've got to ask how change out those drive tires or roadside change outs in the event of a blowout? We've survived a number of blowouts with a low deck step trailer, which is always an event and generally happens at night.
@dustyplumb13 ай бұрын
This has been a labour of (burning love ) and looks awesome jimmy ,grizzly has been working on this As well and deserves a mention plus all the other guys 🇬🇧👍🔧❤ dave
@3866TIM3 ай бұрын
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see it pop up on Bring A Trailer!
@erniekelly24793 ай бұрын
This is crazy. Crazy fun. Crazy cool. Good job.
@WalterThorne-h5k3 ай бұрын
Jimmy. You are going places
@GlennSelan3 ай бұрын
It was great to meet you today Jimmy
@RickMcCargar3 ай бұрын
I toured the two Elvis Jets at Graceland...one really decked out with 70s decor, including crazy bedroom
@cherylwebb48704 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for sharing
@gerardjohnson21063 ай бұрын
Dave Sparks has a boater home. Jimmy has a jeter home. 😂 The Elvis jet RV is AMAZING. 👍👍👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲
@phil100003 ай бұрын
Great job Jimmy
@mudbath5413 ай бұрын
He's done it. Beyond my expectations. his latest flame
@billbaden7423 ай бұрын
It is going to be a distinctive attraction for many years
@kellyjung283Ай бұрын
Thank you Jimmy for saving the Elvis Plane !
@timcorcoran15773 ай бұрын
Jimmy you are the Elvis of the skies!!! And Roads
@Jeffpower-4 ай бұрын
Hey Jimmy, I went to Oshkosh on Monday and saw you, but unfortunately, I was too shy to speak directly with you. I saw Elvis jet RV and noticed you were busy. I had to leave the next day to return to Houston for work. I felt that coming to say hello might have been awkward 😬. Maybe next time, I will feel more confident to disturb you, haha.
@patmadix1722 ай бұрын
Excellent work I like the logo on the tail well rear
@wainjohnson54743 ай бұрын
Way to go Jimmy. If it ever comes back to plant city I'll go see it. I missed the day you showed it at Plant City Airport.
@Iflya36withMichaelApodaca3 ай бұрын
I don’t know how I missed you. I loved your KZbin
@SKYHOOK_DRONE_IMAGING3 ай бұрын
Been watching on your channel and others at Oshkosh! Wish I could be there! Sent you some pics again! Later!
@capicolaspicy3 ай бұрын
Elvis was Jimmy's height - 6 foot!
@robertpimpo46983 ай бұрын
Jimmy that turned beautiful
@JTSunriseMusic3 ай бұрын
So well done
@CorrieBergeron3 ай бұрын
The Elvismobile! My aunt would have loved it.
@markknister62723 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@beckyumphrey26263 ай бұрын
Great job.
@srscott103 ай бұрын
Looks great Jimmy. Nice work. Just call the RV “Elvis”. Short, sweet and simple works every time.
@lamarw77573 ай бұрын
Elvis was never on that plane.
@philiptissington28722 ай бұрын
I think Jimmy has done a amazing job considering how bad it was as a jet .well done keep trucking .🎉
It looks great. One suggestion: put "The Elvis Jet" in big block letters on the skirt.
@grant18563 ай бұрын
Where at Osh Kosh is it? What booth number? We have been looking.
@troyarthur8292 ай бұрын
If you have not named it yet. How about The Elvis Jet Mobile. Plain and Simple. Awesome Work Done so far…
@dpsamu20003 ай бұрын
Lisa Marie 111, With that name they can't refuse you the photo op with the other jets in Memphis. May even shame them into refurbishing them to tour worthy condition too.
@garyfairbrother55324 ай бұрын
Ya fooled me Jimmy (In a good way)! Been watching since before you got the “first” phone confirmation while driving down the road. You stuck with it man through thick and thin. I guess you can add “Visionary” to your resume with no problem from anyone. Name for the Jet… it’s already on it for the whole world to see in giant letters and a cool graphic. And with a deep, low and beautiful voice I can only say: “ Thank yuh, thank yuh very much”. (and best regards)
@wstlndiesel4 ай бұрын
He fooled you even more... Elvis NEVER flew on the jet‼️
@garyfairbrother55323 ай бұрын
@@wstlndiesel: Actually he flew on it several times when being on Top Secret missions for the CIA. I know this because I was his handler back then (and was instrumental in arranging his fake death). He says Hi by the way and is going to surprise Jimmy by taking a tour of it disguised as an impersonator.
@SKYHOOK_DRONE_IMAGING3 ай бұрын
@@garyfairbrother5532 If they believe that, you'll tell them another story. DUH!
@Mercmad3 ай бұрын
@@garyfairbrother5532 You did a great job with the jo impersonator on Thursday! You only got the height wrong as he was at least 6" taller than the real potato. Send my regards to the mask crew for making yet one more silicone master piece !.
@garyfairbrother55323 ай бұрын
@@Mercmad:?????
@mastrofnone80253 ай бұрын
Elvis jet or a couple million beer cans scattered all over the planet.
@grogman19113 ай бұрын
That is flat awesome! A great way to save a piece of musical and aviation history. Now to team up with the wiener mobile and the peanut mobile. LOL.
@MrHiBeta3 ай бұрын
Jimmy, any connection to Webb’s City?
@fatmuscle13 ай бұрын
Elvis was 6' tall.
@StephenSJN3 ай бұрын
Good gosh! JIMMY is COOL as heck! Can I be your son?!?!?! LOL
@tandr3w20 күн бұрын
That is neat. The cocpit need work. A steamer will get rid of the stains on the ceiling.
@wannafly343 ай бұрын
JIMMY!!!!!
@TheFirBall3 ай бұрын
Florida engineer-man..Awesome
@GeneralHawk5053 ай бұрын
I wonder if theyre coming to NYC
@iamthundermug4 ай бұрын
In what world would someone spend that much to do this? Why Jimmy’s World!
@ILSRWY420 күн бұрын
You should have had working pitot tubes and a working airspeed indicator in the cockpit... then you would have a speedometer AND an airspeed indicator! Hell, you could have had a working altimeter too.. then you would know how high you were from MSL AND a Gyro compass... LOL... How cool would that be!
@dogdue45883 ай бұрын
...take another hit, Jimmy!
@MactonePromotions3 ай бұрын
is it for sale
@jimihendrix7313 ай бұрын
Had he bought $230k worth of NVIDIA stock 18 months ago, he’d have turned that into $1M.
@portnuefflyer3 ай бұрын
It should have a real low drag coefficient, especially for a motorhome!
@warrengee-f9l3 ай бұрын
I think every plane should have west coast mirrors 🤣
@gaviny-w35693 ай бұрын
Next project 2.0😊😊😊😊
@mastrofnone80253 ай бұрын
Please..... Don't get him started again. LOL
@ContanceBarret3 ай бұрын
Hello Jimmy. You have to make the seat's off limits or there will be nothing left of them. In the video everyone was flopping there butts in them!
@googleyoutube7663 ай бұрын
It's kind of ironic that you say give a list of why it will never fly again while at Oskosh, a large crowd of people that will say "hold my beer" and then make it fly again.
@stevenlukac6881Ай бұрын
jimmy how can i buy a peacs of the plane
@i-likemy-space77293 ай бұрын
What to call it ? EL-BUS RV
@Peter-ic7vj3 ай бұрын
Boxcar willy is driver.!!!
@sanfranciscobay3 ай бұрын
He paid $250,000 for the Jet, put $100,000 in parts and labor into it for a total of $350,000. Not sure how much the Wing Tags brought in.
@Durandalski3 ай бұрын
He’s a good enough businessman not to tell, but I did the math on the number of tags made and how much they’re selling for. If I remember correctly if he sold every tag made he would nearly double the money he spent on the Jetstar originally. He says in the video he’s sold half the tags so far so I would guess the original purchase price is just about covered, though not the RV build. I think he always planned for the tags to cover the whole project plus a little extra if they all sell. I figured out at the beginning that was his plan from the get go. He’s both a good businessman and a good showman so he plays up how crazy it is what he’s doing as if it’s all spontaneous, but folks forget he made his fortune as an entrepreneur. He had a complete plan to not only break even but make a profit plus steady income off the whole thing before he ever spent 230k plus on the Elvis Jet. :)
@whiskybravoflight4 ай бұрын
Jimmy is genius.
@wstlndiesel4 ай бұрын
Jimmy is a SCAMMER‼️ Elvis NEVER flew on the jet‼️ Its all a scam to promote his KZbin Channel. There are no pics or flight log showing Elvis as a passenger.
@_Joy_Unleashed3 ай бұрын
Amazing machine!!!! What a *fail* , structurally speaking, square windows turned out to be!
@michaelsou41163 ай бұрын
Elvis Presley was an impressive 6 feet tall and weighed 170 pounds at the peak of his career. He wore size 11D shoes. Born on January 8, his zodiac sign was Capricorn. He had blue eyes and naturally light blondish brown hair that he dyed black.
@yurimig2533 ай бұрын
Jimmy is the real rock star ✨ lol
@alanfenwick95603 ай бұрын
name it Lisa Marie
@solidgroundministries64693 ай бұрын
Elvis bought that 8 months before he passed. He never even stepped foot on it and the interior was done by the previous owner.
@MrDannyZ282 ай бұрын
I bet sunshine is jealous of you! So bright and cheery you are!
@alanm34383 ай бұрын
Elvis has left the plane.............................
@SKYHOOK_DRONE_IMAGING3 ай бұрын
Maybe his Ghost did leave the plane, long, long, ago, way back when!🤣
@johnjackson34833 ай бұрын
I think you should name it Pelvis.
@TheWill.LifeImagined3 ай бұрын
Version 2.0 Please😆😆😆😆😆😆
@edgewood993 ай бұрын
Name: THE BEAST.
@wakkogn93513 ай бұрын
Elvis was also 6' tall.
@russhillis3 ай бұрын
I called it a Jetterhome, but that's just me.
@jdaz54623 ай бұрын
So Jimmy lied. He told everyone that he was buying the jet to fly it.
@derekchapel27833 ай бұрын
I guess if you’re a Vernon Presley fan, then this is your plane. Elvis never stepped foot on this plane, Vernon was involved in buying it but the deal went bad. I would love to see documents of Elvis ever doing interior work. This was just a catch and release buy as to why you will never find photos of Elvis with this plane. Pricilla doesn’t have a clue because she doesn’t. She was just there at the auction for exposure and nothing more.
@derekchapel27833 ай бұрын
To be absolutely honest…. Elvis would’ve loved this RV no doubt as it’s cool. Just work on finding proof before you claim things that never happened. All you have is his name on a title. You were better off spending that money on a car that Elvis was actually inside of, with pictures to prove. So please stop trying to sell Elvis’ name for your benefit.
@richardmountz38653 ай бұрын
"Ground Dog"
@alalmquist94232 ай бұрын
Jimmy, That aircraft deserved the respect and burial of a great plane. Now it reminds me of a famous circus dwarf who can no longer preform so you amputated his arms and legs and are dragging him down the road by his neck.