Rat Rod Jeep Death-Wish Trip! - Roadkill Episode 15

David Freiburger claims that this road trip on this episode of Roadkill is the most stupid thing that he and Mike Finnegan have ever done. Freiburger wanted to do a Jeep trip, so Finnegan bought an old Willys flatfender--one that had been turned into a two-wheel-drive rat rod using some very sketchy fabrication. The guys made it semi-safe, then hit the road to drive to the Desert Bar in Parker, Arizona, where they sold the Jeep to a guy for the price of their bar tab. Watch to see the crazy fun in the scariest vehicle ever on Roadkill.
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[@Bossnium]

I miss this type of RoadKill, re-higher this editing team.

[@cyberpleb2472]

"re-higher"? Is that the opposite of re-lower? ;)

[@LULU1422__]

ikr also re hire

[@chrisdooley6468]

I agree. I don’t recognize the current RK really. Finnegan isn’t on it all the time either. I miss these first three seasons or so. It was charmingly simple

[@randytaylor6931]

*Rehire

[@jay18394]

@@chrisdooley6468 I'm thinking of buying motortrend on demand for like a month to see all the new RK episodes, I stopped watching when they moved off youtube. Do you think it's worth it?

[@hunggarchristian]

"This is gonna make a mosh pit look like a precision military operation..." - David Freiburger. Winner of the 2013 quote of the year.

[@bobross4449]

That describes my school marching band loading up

[@retroguitarmaster]

I need help, i cant stop watching roadkill

[@frenchcanadianbastard9998]

Charlie Prince me either

[@jamesflores9456]

épic charley im with you there bud

[@bradleymoody6851]

+Charlie Prince neither can i

[@RandomGuyNo3]

+Charlie Prince know the feeling....

[@dribrom]

+Charlie Prince This was the first time I saw roadkill.... It's a good show.

[@Jackhintze06]

"Riding in this might be so miserable that you just crave the relief that only sweet death can bring"

[@user-nm9vs1zc3y]

Jack Hintze lol i read this comment just as they said that

[@brozay96salazar53]

Lmao me too! 🤯

[@ratache]

Shouldn't be legal to call a place a bar if it closes at 6

[@ElectronicsForFun]

lol true, but this bar doesn't have any kind of hard wiring or plumbing. the whole place is powered by solar panels and once it starts getting dark they can only keep the lights on for so long before the batteries start to go. l mean if it was just lights then they could keep the place jumping all night but they have music, electronic cooking, and they use that stuff all day long as well so they can't have too many batteries because they will never charge since all the panels are powering the bar during the day. the amount of batteries they have to run the place after dark is minimal, so they kick everybody out and use what's left of their power to clean the place up and keep the food fresh all night.

[@tank2449]

they have never heard of a generator?

[@ElectronicsForFun]

tank2449+ to power a place that big, that would be a big generator and it would drink gas faster than a 460 bigblock. solar panels make more sense because the sun's energy will last way longer than we will. also it doesn't matter anyways because this isn't the kind of place where you would want to stay all night long, it's kind a day hangout like place where off roaders can stop have a beer and party a little bit and then go home. driving to and from this place at night is a very bad idea, because it's easier to get stuck in some fine sand or mud or whatever when it's dark outside and then ad being drunk on top of that.

[@night5738]

Electronics For Fun since when can a place be open to the public without a restroom since there’s no plumbing, it’s PA that is not legal at all

[@ElectronicsForFun]

septic tank.

[@AllAroundAshton]

I can't tell if "Loose Nuts" is the name of the Jeep or a warning from the previous owner that the thing is about to fall apart. hahahaha

[@ElectronicsForFun]

well it did have bolts that were too small to make it all the way through the nut.

[@jadenbryant9586]

Ashton Rountree probably both

[@scottgreenleaf5366]

it is a disclaimer

[@graphite24816]

Yes.

[@scoobybankroll7331]

Maybe both 😂😂😂

[@dirtnasty8446]

I remember watching this new. Crazy it’s been 7 years, doesn’t even seem that long.

[@andirokcikeko1503]

After Top Gear UK being fucked up, you and RCR are the only hope. Keep doin' what you're doin'.

[@boalacrosse]

+Andirokçi Keko check out Haggard Garage

[@Venddenta]

+Boalacrosse They make shitty little blogs not an actual show imo.

[@timvpost]

+Andirokçi Keko RCR is easily my favorite chanel

[@RanchOwnzU]

+Rudi van Wyk haggard garage isn't many (including my) cup of tea... they may be popular, but it's a more or less useless show to those of us with moderate to upper class vehicles we don't want to carelessly mod, at least that goes for my 07 infinity. Roadkill really knows how to entertain, aside from their content, the personalities to boot are just spot on.

[@Venddenta]

RanchOwnzU Yeah and I find Roadkill to actually be informative, I've figured out the basics of an american v8 engine just by watching roadkill. And Frieburger is doing that engine show in which he really shows off his knowledge of mechanics. Don't get me wrong I am only 19 and would like to mod a jalopey and drift it, and mod my daily to a degree etc etc but I just don't find haggards videos to be useful, the information is not laid out in a concise and cohesive manner.

[@WhosKona]

Story of my life... "Does it run good?" "No" He says confidently

[@jamesprice2163]

Thats how it went with my buddys first car a 1978 chevy camaro z28 four speed Me: does it run good? Him: no i had to push it the last mile home

[@Asylum_]

Me tho

[@rsmd27]

I was dying when he said friburger was his dad 😂

[@pete_43299]

“Finnicomics”

[@cameronrussell9362]

This is the greatest show on the internet! I've only just discovered it and have already wasted many hours. My wife thinks I'm strange for looking up junk cars on eBay.

[@UzarskiDesigns]

As long as that junk isn't _garbage_, you're fine.

[@jacobcraft123]

I looked up a junked 68 charger found one for $1,000 ...it was legit only the body , no tansmission.....no engine.....no wheels/suspension......no interior...i wanted it soooooooooooooo bad cause since its only the body u can do whatever u want to it

[@dylanlockler1039]

This is the greatest show on the internet? I've only just discovered it and have already wasted many hours, My wife thinks I'm strange for looking up junk cars on eBay!?!?!!

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

This is the greatest show on the internet! I've only just discovered it and have already wasted many hours. My wife thinks I'm strange for looking up junk cars on eBay

[@hypecity69]

I love how this guy seems to know the distinct taste of every type of automotive fluid

[@jamesprice2163]

Its how my dad worked on his 75 cutlass 442 in highscool what he dosent know is im buying him another one for his 51st birthday

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

Da French know wine... we know automotive fluids :) Yum!

[@traceyorgan6246]

@@jamesprice2163 I know now son.

[@jamesprice2163]

@@traceyorgan6246 hahahahaha

[@Jack-gd5oc]

Actually alot of mechanic I know including me if we can't tell what's leaking we taste it. Coolant is always sweet and transmission fluid has an interesting smell and taste that I can't really describe, and if it's not the other two it's oil

[@FDanielon]

The builder took "loose nuts" a bit too literal

[@riftwalkers165]

FDanielon so true 🤣🤣

[@mikeallen8724]

that bar lost a lot of free advertising. why no cameras?

[@atheaonpayne6863]

With over 5 million views... ya lost a ton of advertising. Dumbasses!

[@mikeallen8724]

probably an illegal bar with no licences. shame, would have finished the story nicely.

[@M3iscool]

Well, I was also thinking that part of the appeal of going to the bar is the mystery about it.

[@philcollin3370]

mike allen well its a small bar so they probably don't want a lot of people

[@ElectronicsForFun]

and it's weird because RVing youtubers go to that bar all of the time with their gopro cameras and vlog the place l mean it's not much different it's not like roadkill is a TV show.

[@markf1592]

Still one of my favorite episodes.. I wish there were new ones. 💁‍♂️

[@paulhutton2527]

22:45 Best birr at work erver! Wait, that sounded drunk! -Mike Finnegan

[@RBeeMedia]

"hold on, that sounded drunk" lol, just a bit

[@calleakesson2787]

Öp8ä..öo

[@gavincarroll5071]

+Tabarnacos2 yea then put it on half speed it sounds extremely drunk

[@omarbueno3658]

The builder took "loose nuts" a bit too literal

[@jamesony]

By far my favourite of their cars in RoadKill... such a gnarly jeep!

[@sandymclea]

Like a skate board with a Briggs and Stratton on the back... LOL,,, classic.

[@sidefx996]

"Does it run good?" "No." "Tastes ok" LOL!

[@omarbueno3658]

who pulls over and helps someone and takes or expects payment

[@waitingforacentury]

The lady at the end might have some spare airbags for the Jeep

[@mjlsx376]

Waiting For A Century not worth it for that pile of a jeep

[@jamesprice2163]

SS dude id trade my daily for that jeep its badass and would run great with a amc 304 in it

[@icykickflip]

HA. Nobody gets it

[@Strangernightg]

You guys at Roadkill are awesome. That jeep that you guys were driving without any plates , Registaion or insurance reminds me of when I was 20 years old . I used to own a 1978 Toyota. and I used to drive it with unproper plates , No insurance , no license and back in those days the law isn't like it is today here in NYC . So thank you for bring back those memories !!! Roadkill is number one in my books . So keep on keeping on down the road . FROM : NYC , THE BRONX .

[@sarahklarkson3169]

"Are You Two Brothers?" "No" "He's My Dad" Lmao

[@chucklee1313]

There needs to be an episode on that Green F-Bomb xD

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

Watch it in the F&F movie...

[@bronsonmahnke8611]

Keep it up guys, I love this show!!! Cant wait to see what else you have planned for roadkill

[@joeysabat559]

I use to watch these as a kid.... this is bringing so much memories back

[@supreme2005]

My favorite part: "Does it run good?""No."

[@UmbraAtrox_]

No airbags... no seatbelts .... legal on the streets .... god bless murica^^

[@bradbrown947]

its called America

[@TheForzadrifter]

***** you dont understand the joke behind the spelling.

[@ottoteed6398]

who cares? they're liable for their own safety.

[@UmbraAtrox_]

Here in Austria u pay a 90€ fine (122USD) if you dont use your seatbelts and you can not get plates here for this jeep

[@gearhead2255]

Micky Sypal they didnt have plates lol they just got lucky

[@carlosmmvidal]

Anyone back watching again the few free roadkill episodes left?

[@MisterBewst]

Can’t believe this episodes this old. I miss this style of roadkill.

[@jasonplant5432]

I knew that you ole boys were the editors of both those magazines. And it's great to actually put a person to a character that I feel I know allready. Good work man.

[@themadlad_]

"i don't care, let's just get to the beer" another great quote from our boys at roadkill

[@MichaelMassimino]

I seriously love this show, hoping for more!

[@stevehislop]

I´ve totally forgotten how much fun this episode is.Good Roadkill.

[@agentk8263]

You guys are the best!!... I can't get enough of your show and all the awesome stuff you do that many of us dream about doing but never can thanks for fulfilling many of our dreams

[@misisipimike8020]

Is this the best episode? For sure, top 5. Or 10. Damn, they have a lot of good episodes.

[@midnightheston2531]

check out episode 60 and the 24hrs of LeMons. They both had me rolling on the floor

[@steveskouson9620]

"This is like going on the freeway, on a skateboard, with a Briggs & Stratton on the back. Best line in a LONG time! steve

[@Bataleon2320]

First episode I ever watched & I am EXTREMELY glad I clicked on it! YOU GUYS NEED TO MAKE A WEEKLY SHOW!!!

[@teethendrikson]

this was the peak era of Roadkill, I love these episodes, great editing and real problems

[@robbygee2539]

Man. I freaking LOVE this show!

[@zavatone]

Oh, god, I needed to see this before my day started.

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

As much of a "Pile" as this jeep was when you started the family who ended up buying it for $407 still got a great deal, and you guy's did definitely make it a smidge less deadly so there's that to consider to lol.. Love going back through these old episodes and been enjoying every single minute so thank you again for the great content/work. 🙏🙏🍻

[@ebikeengineer]

I have to thank you. This video inspired me to take my LJ on a cross country road trip to visit the Desert Bar. Many Thanks! My son and I had a great time and the Nellie E was a great destination!

[@dalton9493]

what legendary Bar closes at fucking sundown?

[@terryjackson532]

🌠🌇Beard

[@dalton9493]

Terry Jackson beard is love beard is life

[@PeteDGAF]

I guess not a good one, cause they dont want any cameras near it

[@davefiasconaro5681]

PeteDGAF Full of minor's???

[@dalton9493]

maybe its a titty bar

[@Heidegaff]

I love american way of thinking. "Does it have wheels? Does it have an engine? Congrats, you can drive it on the streets!"

[@markengle2199]

I’m so impressed these guys have done this for so long and not gotten hurt. They drive stuff a lot of people wouldn’t drive around the block across country. They are hardcore car guys.

[@101Volts]

I gotta say this is inspiring. Dad and I are into stuff like this, going out of state to get cars and bring them home to work on them so this show brings good ideas.

[@iFulixzer]

How come you dont get pulled over? I mean you dont have any license plates.

[@LostProfit]

+V3VANG Luck.

[@paparylee7291]

Probably all the cameras following them around means that they have money. cops don't arrest people that have money.

[@ZeroNullMT]

+V3VANG white dudes

[@CoRRupTioN1986]

+John Hunter nice racism dude.

[@ZeroNullMT]

+CoRRupTioN1986 nice misunderstanding of what racism is and how it works

[@rafarocket]

you traded him fuel for pulling you out? must not be in the midwest then. they would have done that for free. nicest people in america reside in the midwest.

[@WhosKona]

Yeah no kidding... I just saw that and meanwhile I live in Canada, but I thought it was just common courtesy to stop and help out for what you're worth.

[@dv2877]

I'd buy that car

[@chriskosinski6529]

i live in illinios and i agree but the south is even nicer

[@WhosKona]

Southern people do seem to be extremely pleasant from what I've experienced. Being from a foreign country, you expect the coast to be lime and the south to be quite crass. Contrary to pre-conceived notions, you really do get a unique sense of community once you head down south.

[@ThePcHelperdude]

Chris Kosinski Not really. Southern people are just a bunch of racists

[@kobirubin166]

Thank you guys for the laughs, bless you for the smile 😀

[@TranceProphecy]

You guys are perhaps the best internet serie ever produced in the United states.

[@Databyter]

Kinda shitty that the bar wouldn't let you film. Sounds like a cool place and I think whoever made that decision missed some valuable free advertisement. I'm not gonna be shitty and judge, I guess they think they have their reasons.

[@patrickkelly733]

Databyterr Because they make Moonshine?

[@SikMisfits]

Databyter The fact that they are able to close at six, and all those cars leaving pretty much shows they don't need the advertisement and probably don't want it.

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

Databyter Its a bar in the middle of nowhere I don't think they are interested in advertising.

[@Databyter]

They better be if they want to stay open.

[@Databyter]

POVadventure They need people to know about their business regardless of the method, unless it is run by a rich guy who runs it at a loss for shits n grins. As I said, I respect their decision, I am just puzzled by it. On the face of it, it would seem like a missed opportunity. Las Vegas was a casino in the middle of nowhere. Believe me they would never have had any success without taking advantage of marketing opportunities.

[@BantonOrg]

first time I see this show.. it was good, cheers :D

[@steezzyyo]

i love rewatching these videos because i basically grew up on these videos

[@Barty.Crowell]

It's 4:30am and I'm still up watching Roadkill!

[@KlunkerRider]

That rod has a lot of potential, it needs a full-on frame up rebuild to fix all the issues but overall its a pretty cool looking ratter. I would replace those rear whitewalls with taller wider tires so the car levels out better, and use skinnies on the front for better clearances and probably replace the steering wheel with a smaller diameter job. I would also immediately replace the windshield, I hate the taste of bugs.

[@marniedoyle8063]

Good call, but I think it also needs a supercharger just like the draguar. I hope the guy that bought it had a good time with it.

[@EJL2004]

totally man! I'd definitely switch out the batman shock mounts, slap some lexan in the window frame, maybe a lap belt for a bit of self love haha. Such a great idea just hack jobbed. Having a willies jeep rod would be pretty original driving around town.

[@WRavalJazz]

[@ElectronicsForFun]

are you kidding me? those are the best kind of tires to put on a hot rod, they look cool and do wicked burnouts with the tron styled smoke that gets left behind.

[@nathangwiz667]

"wanna Know what death looks like? This is what death looks like!" Sounds like something Al Capone would say.

[@willyoung164]

the thing that always amazed me about this episode is that they managed to never get hit in the face with a rock this whole drive

[@nineEIGHTstangGT]

another great episode, thanks yall

[@420Bullseye]

I would've bought that thing just to pull the motor out of it and part the rest of it out on ebay,,, that engine is a burnout madman with some tlc!

[@ryanpayne3875]

Soooo. These guys need to do Top Gear America. They know how to do it. It would be almost as good as British Top Gear. Almost.

[@billyhill952]

probably my favorite rk episode ever

[@phillipward8776]

I love the way Friburger points out everything that can go wrong, and when it happens he takes it in stride and goes with the flow. Finnegan and Dulchtich seem to get a kick out of the situations and watching Friebuger's reaction. I love the show, maybe one day I'll learn how to spell everyone's name. My editor and I parted ways after he drunk dialed me from British Columbia several times at 2am gripping about U.S. politics. Now I have to learn how to spell and use proper punctuation. Oh well. Keep turning out your great shows, they seem to bring joy to many, doing what you love, while bringing joy to others, and getting paid for it, puts you fellows in a mighty elite group, good on you!

[@vincentvangang4115]

lol i love how apparently freiburger can differentiate oils by taste 14:50-15:00

[@rhetttheskater78]

Obviously you have never worked on cars you definitely can taste and smell the difference

[@wonderbubble3980]

I didn't know I needed a jeep flatrod until seeing this.

[@MaxToysOfficial]

2yrs ago but i still love this video!!

[@dougbourdo2589]

Man, that looks like one Hell of a good time. You guys Rock !!

[@RacelineMatt]

Freiburger towards the end: "Oh yeah, boobs are good." LMFAO!

[@drbatfink]

who pulls over and helps someone and takes or expects payment

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

Apparently that guy! Musta been his favorite extension cord :)

[@getchasome6230]

With it being roadkill, and as such the gas is paid for they probably offered and he accepted. I wouldve told them no, but you dont know his situation... his low fuel light might've been on. Idk

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

The guy that stopped probably ly only had an empty can so they may have given him the money to go get the gas...think Bout it. Not a lot of people roaming around with a full gas can in their car 😐

[@johnelledge6685]

YES!!!! The riding gear is off the chain!!! Love these guys.

[@austinjay5915]

I’ve watched this episode probably 10 times so good

[@BigBoyO56]

Any videos on the army green Camaro in the beginning of the video?

[@Barty.Crowell]

Fourth fast and Furious movie

[@jamesprice2163]

Its called the "f bomb camaro" its either a replica or a real one used in "fast and furious" their might be videos of other ones but i havent seen one of david's

[@dylansnyder7757]

@@jamesprice2163 fast and furious based their F-bomb cars off of Davids

[@Nightstorm241]

watch fast and furious dude all of them

[@BurkesRepair]

Freiburgers car IS the real car. Its called the F-Bomb Camaro. Pretty famous car. 1500 horse, twin turbo. The car is so bitchin that they asked Freiburger if they could make replicas of his car for the 4th Fast and Furious movie. I believe they made 5 replicas, they all used measly little 300 hp GM crates under the hood. They look good, but are nothing like Freiburgers. His doesnt get shown much, I think hes trying to keep it from turning into a clapped out Roadkill car. I have the feeling hes got a lot more sweet cars we dont know about.

[@actionmethod]

You'd have to get to a bar pretty early if it closes at 6pm!

[@markmcgrath9736]

actionmethod Yes, like lunch time apparently.

[@ElectronicsForFun]

it's the kind of bar where you would go and hang out for the day, it's not the kind of place where you would pull an all nighter.

[@LawrenceRoss1906]

No one has more real pure fun than these two.

[@whiteouthamstra]

Ahh the good ol motor trend days right here.

[@DuhRat]

anyone else was thinking LSX willy?

[@calvillocobra98]

400 dollars for that jeep i will pay 1 thousand for that bad ass car

[@josephsterling2733]

How about you save that $600 and spend it on fixing the front suspension and such????

[@laa0fa502]

Hey pal, wanna buy some snake oil??

[@briannayohre5198]

Got it for 2k

[@calvillocobra98]

@@briannayohre5198 lol

[@bradleynielsen7776]

I love roadkill watch it every day

[@jacobjames1171]

I remember reading about this thing in JP. Great story. I'm glad I found it.

[@asasial1977]

I'd buy that for $407 any day!!! yeah it still needed work but running driving, titled for $407.. yep all day long with a smile. Hell it would probably bring $2-250 in scrap metal.

[@getchasome6230]

Just the sbc would sell for 200-250 even as a core

[@flexthis1452]

Samd bag and smc all that wheels worth 400 to right person probably

[@Serps-ii9zc]

I remember when they found it on Craigslist a few months later, he said in the add he had no paperwork for it so it wasn't titled.

[@envidsa]

No plates, no problem. How. The. Fuck.

[@crazejason]

Yeah honestly... they didnt even put plates off another car on it LOL. Im from Alberta (no front plate required) and i did a roadtrip to the US and got pulled over cause i didnt have a front plate...

[@EM-fi2qg]

Holy hell, how did I miss this episode! Absolute comedy!!!!

[@perrycastellano7136]

Man... I miss these earlier Roadkills!!

[@cwntnelius]

That Jeep is absolutely sick, would be even better if it was put together by someone who actually knew what he was doing and if it was a manual....

[@pyro8818ak47]

I LOVE ROADKILL!!!

[@1gigatitan]

The animal

[@Thelonius_Magee]

Just found this channel you guys are better than everyone! Earned a subscription with the video I just watched

[@user-cr6lj1zy3c]

this is why love roadkill

[@Martin-tg4wv]

He always wears flip flops and it triggers me😂

[@acrane2]

14:02 god damn fucking $4.05 gas prices smh...

[@SmallLab129]

We were topping out at almost $5 at one point in CA.

[@ricardomendez6990]

one day it will be your first born child

[@marcusevensen8360]

Alex Crane

[@acrane2]

NeRo_TemPoz

[@nature2835]

1.75 to 2.00 in Texas lol

[@hillbilly7292]

You guys are awesome love the show

[@68pishta68]

That was rad, love the spontanaity.....We jump started a dead Maverick with no heater and drove it from Orange County, CA to Canada one weekend, called in sick on Monday. Lost a tire in Seattle (no spare) and lifter started to tick in LA coming home. Battery survived.

[@Metalwrath2]

if you crash with that thing you probably die lol

[@marniedoyle8063]

heck, you might even die without crashing.

[@noyoufuckingravioli5967]

Can't record the bar, even though they have pictures of it on their website

[@TheHappyhorus]

Nice little adventure guys, thanks

[@mynamesmiked]

Dude I have the exact same Tony Hawk jacket lol. Excellent as always guys.

[@jaymoe5.7]

Didn't the camera crew they rode back with get a flat tire, none of them knew how to fix it. So finigan and freiburger had to change it drunk.

[@cokfordollie]

Yes that did happen they said it in their Q&A episode

[@JRC99]

The image of F&F changing a tire while drunk off of their asses is hilarious, but it saddens me that people in this day and age don't know how to change a tire.

[@jamesprice2163]

JRC99 that was the first thing my dad taught me how to do i couldnt fill up the car but i could change a tire (i was seven)

[@jetguy1205]

did freiburger really taste the oil?

[@uMovie97]

Yes

[@jamesmanning2711]

Have you never done that?? Hahahhaa

[@mathewlee4007]

+James Manning i have it doesn't taste that bad... just don't taste too much

[@tannerrienbolt5248]

if you have never done that your not a car guy

[@mathewlee4007]

true im training to be a mechanic

[@roymakelimjr.3293]

I love this show can't stop watching

[@nferraro222]

"...I don't care, let's just get to the beer" - 10 years later and I'm laughing again.