Alex Taylor Visits Merlin's Old School Garage

[@UncleManuel]

Merlin is the cool uncle everyone wants to have fun with... 😁😎🤟

[@dustys3320]

Merlin is 100% like my cool uncle that i idolized and ended up become just like. Teaching that to my Nephew now.

[@brettmoritz3698]

Yes, if he doesn’t adopt me, I am willing to adopt!

[@brettmoritz3698]

I have never seen an in depth instruction on a Model T. That is incredibly crazy and completely opposite of anything modern. Thanks for taking us along for another great ride.

[@scottwood2731]

100 years ago my great grandfather bought two model T s in Detroit. He and my Grandfather who was 16 at the time drove them with the whole family to Pasadena California. He told me the hardest part of the trip was holding the pedal in low gear for two days going over the mountains.

[@KrisD007]

Cool story!

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@KrisD007 It's fascinating to think about details of "motoring" 100 years ago, that are just lost to history if we don't record the stories of our aunts, uncles, and grandparents... and if we're really lucky, our great-grandparents! My dad just turned 98 a few days ago and he's the "baby" of his family now. We have several of our close relatives writing down as many of those old stories as we can, while we can. Me dad has two older sisters that still enjoy pointing out his misbehaviors from the mid-twenties and on. It is fun!

[@chriskulpa4056]

That's a pretty amazing story. I couldn't imagine driving 30MPH all the way to Cali from Detroit. 11 hours to Myrtle Beach doing 70-80 is bad enough! How long did it take them for the whole drive?

[@jeffhairston9645]

I smiled the whole time this video was playing! Great job teaching Alex.

[@MarkWYO]

The look on her face when that Model T got moving was cool. Good times. Then the look on both their faces when they were hitting that throttle on the diesel golf cart.. imagine Merlins photo album of all his past builds.

[@JEreturns]

Lots of patience and clear instructions provided by Merlin.👋

[@gawnfishn]

How cool is that!! To have Alex and Dennis to stop by is pretty awesome!!

[@thesalopgardener]

Alex's face when she gets the T up to speed. Pure joy, and a little bit of mischievous twinkle in the eye!

[@knowledgeseeker3188]

Great fun and memories created!

[@chadepperson5609]

Always look forward to a new upload from Merlin!

[@lonniet.2816]

JUST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MOTORS ETC. BLOWS ME AWAY!

[@XCHANGEDAVE]

Awesome to see Alex Taylor racing in the house. It's a good feeling when you can impress somebody like them. It's nice to see the best of the best hanging out together. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

The one time I meet Alex at Tulsa race way park, she was rude and stuck up acting. I quit following her and have no idea why she acted that way.🤔

[@chriskulpa4056]

@@michaelmcclure8673 Weird. I met her and Dennis at 131 dragway for Drag Week in 2018 and again talked to them for a bit at either Ohio or Indiana track on Drag Week in 2021. Were perfectly cordial.

[@veteran234]

hey merlin love your videos, your so knowledgeable its second nature to you. your uncle would be so proud. god bless you and your family.....

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

I enjoy watching Paul and Matt's videos ,but I learn the most from your videos. like today ,I learned to drive a model t.

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

It was awesome 2 hear Alex giggle smile an laugh like a child. Great story behind that boat engine an bless u 4 giving it back 2 the family.

[@michaellaughlin8457]

watta operation just to drive them things no wonder henry ford started changing things so early in the car game ! absolute treat just to watch thanks merlon n alex 🤗👍

[@jackcreekbbq2328]

Some have the gift of teaching..... Merlin definitely has it. Great job.

[@Wiggiwan]

I keep going back and re-watching this video... so much fun! I'm also learing how to drive a model T Sooo Cool!

[@dnorman2134]

One of my favorites visits another favorite! How cool!

[@stephenpoe2037]

History ! Wonderful History . Thanks for sharing !

[@donlarsen9807]

Nice episode with your visitors Merlin! Keep them coming and keep growing! Until the next time! Stay safe healthy and happy 👍

[@drobousmc]

Seeing Alex's reaction to the hot rod was priceless. Merlin always has the cool visitors which add something to the videos.

[@maddermax74]

its always great to see the younger generation be interested in classics the look of joy in her face was great

[@jumpinjack71775]

Classic cars and classic three wheeler, nice 👍

[@Michael666CA]

I have been watching your channel before I even knew that Paul was your cousin, I actually think I might have been watching you before fab rats. And to see Alex and Dennis at your home and the interaction with you guys was just awesome...

[@scubasteve7946]

This is partly why cast iron is used very often to build water control valves. Many folks don't realize literally every town in the US uses water control valves built from cast iron. Seems like the corrosion is the worst right at the water line where they get oxygen. But when they're submerged full time, it's almost like they have less oxidation and the metal lasts a lot better.

[@shanevonharten3100]

. Rust is literally Oxidization, needs oxygen to happen. The bottom of the lake is extremely low in oxygen

[@Husky1run]

I think because of the difference water flow from blue sand and clay may help preserve the engine a little better internally with the oil my guess

[@onefootfighter22]

Crankcase went under full of blowby, a lack of oxygen is the only explanation for the lack of corrosion. I've seen it before but never such a good example.

[@theservant752]

Must have used some of the engine parts as sacrificial anodes.

[@scubasteve7946]

@@theservant752 yep, that too. There were hunks of aluminum/zinc in contact that were toasted. The carb sacrificed itself to save the rest 😂. Every outboard motor usually has an actual anode attached for the same thing.

[@mattwilliams3456]

That grin and giggle is pure motoring enjoyment.

[@ThumperKJFK]

Oh that was so so cool. Toy's and more Toy's. ✌👍

[@davidruppel1216]

"You have a lot of stuff that can kill you" classic!

[@RattyFlyer]

We all learned how to drive that crazy car. So cool!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great video Merlin, A man and all his toy's! Always look forward to every video!

[@donlandenberg8126]

Thanks for the Viedo. It was great to see you pass down some knowledge. Very few today can drive a T.

[@RBelairjr]

Awesome to see Alex and Dennis on your channel, they are good people…

[@RyanSmith-yk6rp]

Def the best teaching/explanation on the Model T I’ve seen. Can understand what it takes and understand how unnatural it is compared to modern.

[@dougalexander7204]

Merlin’s got a nice Model T. It looks like it would be a workout on a hilly long trip, but fun to drive. Much respect.

[@tomscott3939]

i enjoy watching you with all of your patience very entertaining!!

[@robertr4193]

I am real glad I didn't have to learn how to drive one of though old cars it seems takes a lot more concentration to drive and control. Good job Alex driving it and you as well teaching her.

[@Chris38908]

The Taylor’s are some good people Alex is a sweetheart her dad is very good at what he does with drag cars I mean everything he can build a car from the ground up I watch their channel all the time with fab rats Paul is good to him an Ben do great work love his channel too welder up I watched his channel Steve Darnell for a long time to an hour channel I have a great list of car builders on my KZbin I watch daily so thanks Merlin for doing what you do love it .

[@RMonkey]

This young lady is amazing, Her Father has got to be super proud of his baby girl. Thanks for sharing your experience and time.

[@John_B_Fab]

It's very nice that you had Alex and her dad on the channel 👍🤟 Saw her for the 1st time on Cleetus channel, i then subscribed to her Yt and Insta and i love watching her race! Her and her dad are both nice people to watch :)

[@LibertyLaneLights]

Great video! Alex was a trooper! Merlin didn't cut her any slack, let her learn her way through the unknown. She is a tough young lady!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Awesome video that young lady had a blast. Made this old man smile. God bless

[@timothydockery534]

Alex and Dennis are great people I watch most of their videos. But what's really cool is how all the hotrod people on KZbin are friends. That's why I love car people their all great folks.

[@thman6453]

Good times with good people 👍

[@irench]

You're a good teacher Merlin.

[@tomsbigtrucks]

Merlin is the most patient cool cat how exciting for Alex what a treat!

[@richardharvey8939]

Love Alex and her Dad great collaborators. Awesome Family interaction just like you.

[@christodd9280]

Love to see the smile when she hits high gear.. Good Job!!

[@andrewholmes8337]

That motor is so unbelievable the science of how it servived needs it's own documentary.

[@desertd2609]

Awesome seeing the joy in one’s face when operations these oldies! The more I see this oldie of yours the more I could use your help with my 1908 IH.

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

1908 IH you have my attention now wow that is cool 😎

[@desertd2609]

@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage yes sir, family owned since 1912ish and right here in LHC! She could use a little love but I don’t know where to get it around here. One of the issues is the crank starter assembly decided to partially come apart, she last ran down the local Veterans Day parade 3 years ago before the coils gave out midway down the blvd. Like I mentioned before I will pay you for your time if you’re interested?

[@randytolle6706]

Best explanation of the Model T transmission that I have been exposed too. I believe I understand it. FINALLY.

[@morgansword]

Your a natural teacher Merlin

[@miguelgarcia5535]

Old school garage is officially a professional KZbinr u did it without even trying u are a natural

[@jdfmfb03]

Best video of 2023 so far👍❤️🇺🇸🏁

[@pamhodges4973]

Alex Taylor is the best thing that has happened to TV in decades- What an intelligent, beautiful young lady- Love her on HOT ROD GARAGE!!!! Bob H., Flat Rock, N.C.

[@johnstancato8785]

Thank you for entertaining us with truth and real life God bless

[@tomtribby2309]

That was so much fun Thank you Merlin.

[@renojalanan0287]

Tak tunggu lama belajar nya langsung bisa bos ku

[@mikemullay5622]

I loved watching Alex's enthusiasm for driving the Model T. And you are a great instructor.

[@kenmurray4232]

Always good to teach a younger generation about the old cars were about. This knowledge needs to be passed on before it is lost.

[@thatdave86]

Great driving instructor 🙂 Thanks for the content and efforts

[@JRD77VET]

Thank you Mr Merlin, another enjoyable video. With the Kubota diesel you have in the Golf cart, I have the flywheel bolt circle dimensions if you need to make adapters for any other projects. I make them for Cub Cadet CV driveshaft conversions. Jeff

[@Rockshop_productions]

I was just on vacation in Havasu and I wish I could have stopped by for a visit. I dig the content and always informative. keep it up.

[@bushmatt]

Oh boy "if you can start it you can drive it" brings back a cool memory. When I was 13yrs my first job picking roots on a 3/4sec. By hand. For a farm 91/2 hrs greyhound ride from home. 1 month in I wanted to go to town with my pay 600$ (1 month 12-14 hrs a day Sunday off). The farmer pointed to a old gmc public works truck (crew cab about 1960) and said " if you can start it you can drive it" well a couple hrs later I was going to town ( i was 13yr old the town cops didn't think I was a smart as I thought I was haha.)

[@professornuke7562]

I see the Yellow Submarine there. They tell me Lake Powell is filling up again. Glad Paul, Ben and yourself got her sorted out, while you still could.

[@jberk8529]

Wow!!! That would be so much fun to learn how to drive that!!!!

[@samthompson1270]

Merlin, you sir are an awesome teacher and a walking encyclopedia on all things mechanical. Thanks for sharing your videos with us. They are SO interesting.

[@4_Lanes]

This was fun to watch. I knew nothing about the complexity of driving the OLD cars. The oldest car I ever drove was 50s. Thanks for this. It was very cool..

[@Cybergasm01]

"It's got more power than Brakes" spoken like a true old school hot rodder lol

[@berthongo8531]

The smile on her face!

[@steveschmitt2849]

Merlin, thanks for sharing and a driving lesson. Just a thought of driving, the fact that you drove nothing ever before might of made it easier to learn all the precedures. See you next time stay safe 👍

[@scottsmith8056]

Damn Merlin I think you enjoy teaching more than building and we know you love that!

[@timadams6972]

Thanks Merlin, was nice to see the updates and the wonderful surprise you gave those boat owners. Love the golf cart. ty

[@lestaylor3641]

Wow ! A visit from Alex HRG Taylor and her dad , how cool is that. I could understand her being cautious starting the T up and driving it . Thats pretty cool how the pedals work , the hi/lo and reverse , very intresting. 👍👍✌

[@charlesirby9222]

"Oh my GOSH! What a small world...my favorite racer & her dad both at Merlin's house. I am jealous!"

[@NoahFroio]

Fun times!! I wasnt sure how Hot Rod Garage was going to be with Alex, but she and Lucky are great together and she is a little breath of sunshine and automotive knowledge and prowess,

[@seandonaghy9224]

Awesome much work went into driving those old vehicles really enjoy the knowledge you give out an awesome job on the yellow submarine really appreciate your participation in your heartfelt admiration for that family at their dire time

[@gregoryswartzentruber5303]

Alex is a great student. I miss Tony, but she is an outstanding addition to the Hot Rod Garage team.

[@jcnme]

We Absolutely Love ALL of your videos Brother. Congratulations on OVER 100,000 Subscribers

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

thank you 🙏

[@Hurstie9]

The golf cart is awesome

[@TheOldaz1]

Love it, big smiles all around - reckon I could drive one now. Thanks guys.

[@jdfmfb03]

Love AT&DT thanks for sharing their visit❤

[@CherokeesJeepLife]

I love Alex. She is like the coolest chick out there. I also love the fact her and her Dad have the most amazing relationship. Also thank you Merlin for the lesson on how to drive a Model T. Extremely interesting.

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey Merlin you really make me laugh every time I see your videos and the KNOWLEDGE IS INCREDIBLE YOU ROCK BROTHER love you Brother thank you for sharing your life ❤👍💪🏻✌️

[@josephnickola877]

Dennis Taylor’s a pretty cool dude he’s an awesome fabricator

[@charlesirby9222]

You said it Bub...Dennis is an unbelievable fabricator.

[@byronjobe2306]

That was so fun to watch. Love this channel.

[@Skiridr22]

The folks that design and build those cars was amazing

[@johnperun232]

Thanx for sharing your experience with Alexx Taylor and the yellow submarine experience Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@spagsketti]

I got to drive one of them the other day. It was not stock but a hotrod V8 350 Chev. motor. I have painted cars for 30 plus years and I was looking at his paint (someone else did before he got it). They used no sealer, primer and just sprayed most likely enamel single stage. Everywhere was solvent popped and all the ones that had the bubble top gone was a speck of rust. and it was freckled everywhere. Other then that it is in remarkable condition. He had the door panels off and windows out except for the windshield. Looking into the door panels there was no rust. The only rust I saw was on the drivers side rear window edge and it was surface. There was hardly any dents just the rear panel around the back window and the lower quarter on drivers side. The dents were door ding and slightly larger on the quarter. Easy fix. I have not done anyone's personal vehicle in years as I got burnt out. His 20's Model A made me excited to do it and preserve it.

[@minidigger1000]

Love it merlin Alex is a blast

[@thomasbailey8306]

Great Video Merlin..That Young Lady was Funny when she started the old T...LOL..HAHA...

[@boblister665]

I am just imagining what you and Dennis could think up and build together.

[@danaowen9014]

That was so cool seeing Alex and Dennis visit you.Loved the golf cart.

[@bigchevy350boy]

What a cool rig!! Never seen how the controls work! What a cool video to see! Thanks for sharing Merlin! 🤘

[@leolatch8011]

Good job, good instructor, c good instructions.

[@Scott-ms3ug]

Thanks for a trip around your place and the model T driving lessons!

[@robertbower4656]

Very Fun! My wife also wants “more Wren”.

[@mph6502]

That's pretty cool Merlin!

[@danrussell3439]

Great video, she looks like she was having fun

[@willyporter7373]

Always great to see you teaching the younger generation about 1st generation autos!