FRANKENBUG: 1220 HP Blown Nitrous 1965 VW Rat Beetle Dragster | EP14

When a guy with a demented mind gets ahold of tools and a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, the result can only be the Frankenbug: a rusty, scarred, Frankenstein rat rod dragster with a massive 504 cubic-inch blown, inter-cooled big block making 1220 horsepower with nitrous, wide drag race slicks producing epic burnouts, and a hideous chopped body merged from two VW shells. So, do we even dare turn on the nitrous? Can we drive that much horsepower on the street? Nicole Johnson explores the unique creation and turns heads cruising the iconic Las Vegas Strip. Created, built, and owned by Las Vegas native and Junkyard Pirate, Jac Lindell.
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[@crazycjk]

"Some's good, more's better, too much is just right" What a philosophy, perfectly explains this car! Amazing.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes it sure does!! Glad you liked it!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Do you have hats? I'd also buy a signed girl next door signed photo for my garage in front of an interesting build.. I'd bet that you'd sell lots of those. I'm sure a photo of you would be worth more than a T-shirt. Just a thought. Be well.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@maxxwellbeing5208 We have merch at nicolejohnsonsdetour.com 🤙

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Yes, I was there, I didn't see any hats or photos... I'll look again. Thank you for replying. It's so good of you to take the time to do that. Shocking really. It must take you forever. Be well.

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Found the hat. Accessories...duh. Black is perfect. That pick of you would be a good one to autograph. That's one of the best ones. Well...I guess I'll go order my hat. Thanks for your reply.

[@ROACHRAGE2]

There's something about a beautiful woman that loves the car scene. I never get tired of seeing your enthusiasm and fun spirit. Rock on!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..that's very nice!! We're glad you're enjoying!!

[@GuardianMB]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour you are a prudent wife, good answer!

[@toddsteele9868]

The look on your face in the 1st parking lot pass is priceless!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..thanks for watching!!

[@mw8653]

Love this guy had a genuinely mad professor glint in his eye while driving his creation, very entertaining thank you Nicole finding these wonderful vehicles and their owners.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching..we appreciate it!!

[@edwhitson9873]

Shes awesome and her finds are spectacular

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@edwhitson9873 Thank you!

[@heithwatkins]

Reminds me of Sean Connery as he's whipping someone's ass........👍😎

[@Kikinahm]

All dat noise? Need a.Sub!

[@renevelez9444]

Love Rat Rod Creations......But even better is the Nitrous laughter coming out of Nicole timed perfectly with the gas pedal. So much fun!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..glad you enjoyed watching!! Nitrous laughter..haha!!

[@Weissenschenkel]

"Sean Connery doesn't do lip gloss." 🤣 BOTH CAR AND OWNER MADE MY WEEKEND! ♥️ Those skids were INSANE! Thank you for sharing.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@scottofaz]

The look on your face during the first launch....priceless!!! So fun.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@MrSoarman]

The look on his face when she was driving.........oh shit

[@steelavocado1]

Crazy he instantly knew it was flooded after it stalled so he turned off the fuel pump to get it started. He knows every small detail about that car!

[@someguy9440]

"And as the deafening roar and vibration surged through her body, catapulted seconds into the future before being snapped back to our cosmic timeline, the whole contraption, at first crude and nonsensical, suddenly made sense." best reaction ever 😂 and another great episode. Our guy Jac here is legit mad LOL I love it

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching.

[@michaelguerin56]

I can see where Jac is coming from. He has clearly had (and is still having) a great deal of fun with this car! 🙂 If you can do this kind of build, why not? Thanks Nicole and Jac for an entertaining video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@whosyourmate8292]

Wow. Jack is chill AF, what a lad! Great film 👌👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@adlorin]

Everything about this restores my faith in humanity.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's a big compliment..Thank you!!

[@fallingunknown8663]

I love that she used to drive 1500 horsepower monster trucks, rock crawl and race across the dessert in professionally built trucks yet she still naturally gets excited for someone's home built project.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awe..thank you!!

[@heithwatkins]

This is one of the best builds I've ever seen. It's unique and totally Badd Ass. I wish I could make something like it. Nothing will turn heads like this. BRAVO 🖤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you liked it! We agree this is an awesome build!!

[@v2point1]

This video has such a magic feeling to it! It kind of grips you, tickles you and spins you in the air. I could feel the vibration of Nicole's thrill and excitement trough the screen half way around the world. Such an exciting car!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thank you! We so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@shelleyking8450]

Everyone should have one of these. What a stress reliever

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..thanks for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

The car? Or a hug from Nicole? I vote for the hug.

[@roadlaw]

"HOLY CRAP...........!!" She's back! Good work Nicole and the Team, keep 'em coming. 👋

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@RamblinAround]

Great dude and badass car. Love how much fun you have doing these videos. LOL...he does look like Sean Connery.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it!

[@arlinholmes4120]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@johnadriani7467]

I think that's what America is all about.. creating something special through enthusiasm and reaping admiration and sympathy for it.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching!!

[@jamesengland7461]

Epic roast of his steering wheel! Hilarious! Only having a true rapport with Jac can let you get away with it, and I love it!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jamesengland7461]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I'm glad your hands survived!

[@keithosterkamp6207]

OMG. Every inch of that creation lives up to the Franken name and is a work of true artistry. An awesome use of items scavenged and recycled. Mad respect to the owner and creator. Nicole, I know you are used to power but when he lit it up the first time I thought you might need some fresh clothes. The look on your face at that moment was a great representation of just how much power was under you propelling you forward. Thanks again for sharing your amazing adventure. Next time don’t forget your ear plugs!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@CarVideoCzar]

Keith you da man....love your comments.

[@robertrohr3990]

"I feel so cool!" What a blast watching you be so cool! You find the craziest builds for us to enjoy. Thanks Nicole.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yay! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@dallas1201]

I had a smile watching this episode..first time I see a car intimate you but afterwards you dominated that badass beast of a car..jeez

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad we made you smile!! Thanks for watching!

[@CarsandCats]

Nicole, now you see why we build blower cars. It's so much fun to drive them and see people's reactions. If you ever make it out to Florida, hit me up and I'll let you drive mine. It's purple, you just might like it!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..thank you!!

[@johnbarker5009]

OMG Nicole all your videos are hugely entertaining and this one is no exception. That's the most extreme rat rod I've ever seen, thank you for sharing.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you're enjoying. Thank you!!

[@midwestron8576]

Nice to see an engine that is that built up, but is still docile to drive in traffic. Well done! That takes talent.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes it does!! Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!

[@andyhorenziak7025]

💥💣💥💣💥 Tragically Kool !!!!!! Gota be one the most AWESOME vehicles on the planet Epic build especially since he used half a junkyard to make it . This guy has to be the koolest CAT ever !!! Never even lost his composure even when you were behind the wheel... SAY WHAT !!! Y'all drove that monster out on the interstate....... Seriously People!! !!!🤣 One of your best videos Thanks for taking us on the journey I could feel the excitement and energy throughout the whole ride EPIC Nicole, so glad u can't hide your true feelings of exuberanting excitement!!!!! ❤💯❤💯❤💯👍🏻

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@johnrobertson2935]

Credit to you Nicole for having these builders allow you to drive their amazing cars. Thanks for bringing us along

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the ride!!

[@freddaniali]

Great video Nicole... I am so glad that Jac is able to burn a whole tank of gas backing out of the driveway! It's about time we started to talk about gallons to the mile instead of miles to the gallon! 😉

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

Well its not quite as good as a semi but its haulin 2 good butts, so there's that! 😎😎

[@markjones4457]

Yeah, i think that's SMILES per gallon!!!

[@timothydraper3687]

The builder of this car has the air of somebody who knows that life shouldn't be taken too seriously I thought, and is at ease with his own oddness, the place we all need to arrive at. 🙂 Cool guy and cool car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@deanlarkins5858]

Nicole, you are my hero. You have the best job. Your love for the automobile, is so genuine, that we all feel your excitement... I'm amazed at how humble and reserve you are, when you are driving these outlandish vehicles. A lot of shows have people driving amazing cars, but the cars you drive are usually one of a kind. I've noticed a running theme with your videos. Only someone as beautiful, as gracious, and experienced as yourself, could get these people to let you drive something they've never let anybody else drive. It seems like they enjoy riding in the passenger seat, as much as driving them. You and your videos, put a smile on my face, and make me feel good. I truly enjoy what you do. You my dear, are baddass... Keep up the good work. I'll be looking forward to more....thank you.....

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice!! We're so glad you're enjoying our channel! Thank you for your support..we really appreciate it!

[@ChandlerMurielBing]

It's everything I would expect from a car built in Vegas.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

For sure!! Thanks for watching!

[@John_Conner222]

17:08 When their mind is as blown as the motor then you know you have done a great job on your car. Well done lol.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Scotty-gg4gc]

Nicole, thanks for the "ride-along"! It was sooo much fun watching your expressions and hearing your laughter when the pipes roared or when the G forces were on!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

My pleasure..I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@The_journeyy]

*Seeing that big block engine in there just makes miss watching rust to riches*

[@nonamesplease6288]

Holy crap! Frankenbug, indeed! Super video, Nicole. Please keep bringing us these automotive oddities. They are so cool.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you! Will do!

[@drdesmo8489]

What a crazy, well Franken-Bug ! Nicole you always put a smile on our faces, thank you. Love watching this and hope for more as you can ❤️🙏🤘🏼

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..that's what we love to hear!! Glad you're enjoying!

[@pistnbroke2]

😂😂😂 this is glorious. Thanks Nicole for another entertaining episode. I had my headphones on and the volume cranked up.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!

[@Brgnalf81]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour ARE YOU YELLING, 'CAUSE YOU'RE DEAF NOW?!?!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@Brgnalf81 hahahaha

[@shirleyboy8859]

Give a Guy a Workshop and a case of JD.... And this is what you get......What a beast... That must be in your top 5 "Best Drives" :-)) You are the most wonderful Lady Nicole.... Your Laugh is infectious... Your Enthusiasm is Delightful ..... And your Pretty Cute as well....Take care and please post more.... Lots of Love... :-)) xxxx

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you very much..so glad you enjoyed it!

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I always do... :-)) xx I hope you are in a good place now.. xxx

[@mountainchild9322]

MADAM YOU CAPTURED THE TRUE FEELING OF DRIVING A BAD ASS VEHICLE, YOUR EXPRESSIONS DURING THE BURNOUTS BROUGHT A DAMN MAN TEAR TO MY EYES, GREAT SHOW MADAM

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@julios1968]

Living the life !

[@frankieknows1]

OMG!!! That launch off the line…HOLY CRAP!!! I love this channel, I love the cars, and of course I love Nicole! So Awesome!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much!! We appreciate it!!

[@oliverr.6295]

'It's all you Jack...' There's a lot going on here and I love it.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@marcossilva7443]

Nicole, glad I found you. I have so much fun watching these. You are a natural, please keep doing them.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! Glad you're enjoying!

[@wkanost]

What a fun and “interesting” car! You said it though. It’s art AND self expression. All cars are an extension of their owners personality and this represents an excess of personality and over-the-top art! Great episode again Nicole! Thanks!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

So glad you enjoyed it..thank you for watching!!

[@bernardwarr4187]

I am not a big fan of the VW Bettle but that thing is a work of art. Let me tel you this, you have big balls that most guys, I don’t think many people would drive that like you did 👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for watching..glad you liked it!!

[@stoneblue1795]

Oh, my Miss Johnson, that was splendid. What a treat. I liked the car quite a bit too.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ianm4316]

I felt like a bid kid watching you drive that beasty. put a proper smile on my face from ear to ear😎

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..glad we could make you smile..thanks for watching!

[@jamesengland7461]

I'm just going to say, beginning the video with a hug is hugely important in a world that has been frightened into thinking everyone has cooties. Thanks for the visual reminder of genuine humanity.

[@1geckobros63]

that's why electric cars never be this much fun

[@amari_videos_shorts]

Fr

[@Bill-xx2yh]

Your comment…. IS JUST RIGHT, THE JOYFUL/FEAR, THE TREMORING, SHAKING ALL OVER "SOUND(12:21).. ELECTRIC may be the best most wonderful high tech "battery" iPad. I don’t like them and I despise our government forcing us into them. I love the smell of gas and oil, the shifting the feeling of an ALIVE BEAST wonder, "the SOUND". Thank you.

[@lukasadamson6091]

They can. Also "fun" is subjective. How about just accepting both?

[@bryanmchugh1307]

That is one of the most BRUTAL BUG BUILDS I have ever seen... It could hit high 9's I am sure

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@lanternsown3525]

I'm glad you had fun Nicole! Frankenbug kinda reminds me of the Dragula from the Munsters.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@andrewbaines1536]

Another fantastic episode, 👏 keep em coming!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks! Will do! Glad you liked it!

[@kennycarter8179]

Another cool episode! As if the Cuda gasser isn't bad ass, the bug is insane. Sean Connery doesn't wear lip gloss lol. Thanks for sharing!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome..thank you for watching!!

[@tekkietekkie]

I don’t know how you find these crazy people but I love all of these unique vehicles, this one is something I would love to have

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you liked it!!

[@laszlodesimon4768]

Nicole, you never miss the great opportunities for sharing such awesome experiences, like this, and showing your amazing talents at harnessing any and all monster machines with your wonderful enthusiasm and technical knowledge! Thank you for your great You Tube channel and material! You're the best!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! We're so glad you enjoy our channel. It's a team effort and we all appreciate it!!

[@roge1105]

Another episode that does not disappoint! What a great, fun ride

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@diveimage]

Best yet! Totally legit! 🤙🤙 the look on your face when the FrankinBug took off was priceless!! fantastic video! 👍👍👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it!!

[@serenesleep]

Nicole is SOOOOO lucky!!!! (sorry for the caps, but....) I COULD NOOOOOT STOP SMILING while she was driving!!! NICE JOB!!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad we could make you smile!!!

[@CS_247]

HA HA! 😁 How much fun is that Bad Boy!! Just love the way you gave it a sneaky poke to light it up and Jack made the "calm down" sign, followed by "sorry"... No you aren't!! What a ridiculously cool car, and what a great guy to let you take it out!! 🦾🤙

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It was a total blast to drive!! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@doctordjango]

Another great show, thank you so much, Nicole - you’re awesome! 🤗

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..you are so welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

I'm an old-school VW pervert, and I normally hate it when people do this shit to Beetles, but this is pretty hilarious! Thanks, Nicole! I don't think I've ever seen you have that much fun in an episode before!😂 That was great! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..thank you, I was definitely having fun!! Glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate you watching!

[@IBMara]

I noticed, during your drive, you didn't complain about the steering wheel and didn't cut your hands either. That's the one thing I was most worried about while you were driving that contraption. Thanks for the interview. It was great. That Rat Rod has character.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!! No, I didn't cut my hands after all and I had fun driving!! Thanks for your concern!!!

[@rixkafer56]

Sean Connery doesnt do lip gloss lol ! Thats king of the rat rods for sure... A couple of laps around the strip and you're driving frankenbug like a go-kart.. good job and thanks for sharing

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..you're welcome..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Great episode kind Nicole! That "bug terror" Rat Rod is absolutely outrageous😆 Anyway. I like the Gasser Barracuda Blow Fish too. Daily driver? Wow!👍👍👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it..thanks for watching!!

[@igokarts4510]

Small block stuffs into bugs was pretty common here in the Kentuckiana area, back in the day.

[@arlinholmes4120]

I like the video with the Harley Davison motor in the bug I love bugs they ain't cheap i live in Indiana and the cheapest 67 I found was all messed up and they guy wanted 10,000 for it

[@impslap7620]

Love this channel. Nicole’s enthusiasm is infectious. The homie basically built an old-school dragster and put a VW body just to keep out the elements. Oh, and A/C because, daily. Yes, I know it’s so much more. I can’t think of a better way to spend retirement. Living the dream for sure!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@andyMSH700]

That guy really is a study...so funny and you knew how not to press his buttons, helped loads that he liked you. I got the feeling he was griping onto the seat from nerves. What an insane car and bundle of technologies all vibrating together.

[@glennfollett5125]

Hi, this is Glenn from upstate NY, this has got to be the sickest bug I've ever seen, great rat build 😀 be safe but be crazy 🤪

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..We're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@scotty1004]

Great episode and good to see you back Nicole, I love your cheeky laugh

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..well thank you..glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@DanielLopez-cd7zt]

I love all aspects of a Rat Rod. Thanks Nicole for sharing this awesome bug.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!!

[@oldnick9084]

This is one bad ass show with a big, warm feel good factor. Inspiring!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..we appreciate that!!

[@500monkeyboom9]

I was laughing my head off all the way through your driving ,wow just feel good now 💪👍🤣⚡♥️

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@floob247]

Love your energy! 💖

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!!

[@tomdittburner1053]

I've watched this many times. My advice is volume all the way up!! It NEVER gets old.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..we're glad you're enjoying!!

[@elijahhodges4405]

I think you did a great job driving that monster Nicole. You do enjoy yourself. I like it.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Thank you for watching!!

[@elijahhodges4405]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour You are welcome. You are beautiful sister Johnson. You are intelligent and a good person. Keep it up. Jesus is the Christ. I'm old so I have to remember that...

[@leonkane8240]

I love this!! There is no way something like this would ever get road registered here in Australia. The core design philosophy in my builds is that "Modern Woman" will hate it! I am not @ all inferring that you Nicole are a "Modern Woman" :0) I loved watching your reaction to the Frankenbug, you loved it but you did not want to. You broke a nail when shutting the door & then burst out laughing. :0) double thumbs up

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

Wow! What an awesome machine, the chassis is so we'll built, the whole package is absolutely perfect The monster bug is pretty interesting too...I guess, but not even close to as interesting as Nicole. I love seeing every new video, just so I can see what Nicole looks like. Love the tomboy, girl next door look. "Can I have some more please?". Nicole, you're just so cool. This is another great video, you know your stuff and I really like how you let the builders talk about their creations. You have honest interest in the cars and the story behind them, which makes the show work. And then...you drive the car.... Awesome. I wish you did more of these shows. you're personality is so fun, it makes everything worth watching... Why couldn't you do one a week? I think people would watch. Even my girlfriend likes watching you, you make it that good. Nice seeing you again Nicole. Well done as usual. Be well.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for the encouragement to do more. The level of production is very time consuming. We research and put weeks into pre-production for every episode, then shoot for 2 days in 4k with well over 1TB of footage, then edit for 100-140 hours per episode. Getting these out monthly is as fast as we can given our small team and even smaller budget. Lately, to keep our sanity, we slow them down to however many weeks they take, 4-8 weeks in all reality. Would love to do more, but that would require massive budgets and a whole lot more people on our production crew. For now, this is what we can put forth without killing ourselves to do it!

[@blastingweevil2968]

that is the coolest looking car i have seen in my 50 years.... i would sell my soul for that car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@headbangercamaro]

I actually saw the bug in Vegas back in 2016. I talked to Jack Lindell, my good friend/brother Will (Willbert Smith aka Sin City Biker, unfortunately passed away last year, biker legend of Las Vegas) introduced me to him in front of Mr.D's sports bar. Awesome beast. Gotta come back to Vegas again soon.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Jac and Frankenbug are at Mr. D's pretty regularly. That's usually where you'll find him! Thank you for sharing!

[@headbangercamaro]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour yeah,I know,I went back in 2017 again and saw him there again.

[@omentep]

I love that some of these masterpieces could potentially require a periscope to even drive down the road they sit so low in the buckets. This thing is too hot.

[@MRican]

Super high production quality, fire video as usual! 🔥

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..glad you liked it!!

[@vladtheimpala5532]

That’s what I like about VW Bugs. They’re so practical. I was thinking all along that Jac looks a lot like Sean Connery. He looks an awful lot like one of my cousins too.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@nedimgbt]

Love it ....... 😍😍😍😍 FRANKENBUG Between mad max and steam punk ......

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it..thank you for watching!!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

So Nicole, how did you find the steering wheel when you actually drove it? It didn't seem to be as bad as you thought it would be. You seemed to be handling it well. It looked like the thickness made it ok. Your thoughts

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

I was too distracted looking cool for the tourists 😂 Hardly noticed!

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Yeah... people had their phones out, staring and taking pics... a real head turner. I'm surprised that they even noticed the car at all with you smiling and waving. (See what I did there? 😉). They couldn't help but notice that thing.. what a beast...your were freaking...looks like you were shocked by how much power that thing had. You do such a great job on these shows, your so relatable and we can tell that you're truly interested in the back stories. Well Done.

[@heavingbehemoth789]

Imagine hating your name so much that you become violent whenever you see it spelled out. Also, imagine being named Frank.

[@georgiacrandall1765]

Hahaha

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Ha! Good point!

[@johnthegiant320]

that is a beautiful vehicle. I'm not sure if it's fair to call it a car, a rocket....? Thank you for filming, sharing, and taking us along for this hectic, exciting, and really awesome ride. Jac has truly built a proper frankenstien, I mean frankenbug...

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes, he sure did!! Thank you so much for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ToysRUsKid_Critter]

Just insanity…..I want one! Of each.. the builder is a hoot! Mad genius

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it..thank you for watching!!

[@icecold2042]

*You're still the finest looking woman on the planet Nicole x.❤*

[@carguyuk7525]

Still? Replace with 'are' please.

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

She is most certainly one of the most beautiful women out there in my view. Love her style, personality and natural beauty. He enthusiasm and fun personality makes her a very fine woman for sure. I wish we could see more videos...she makes them so much fun. This one was great, she had such a great time driving this car..love her smile. Awesome. It was s'not funny too.

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

I think it's the eyes for me... Sultry..

[@lmaothiswaronlyeffectswhit8057]

I find it extremely attractive when a woman knows how to drive stick, she knows how the whole car works to top it all off. Nicole is definitely the finest women doing this car stuff hands down.

[@maxxwellbeing5208]

@@lmaothiswaronlyeffectswhit8057 She knows more than I've ever thought of knowing. Other than getting to see her, she's really good at picking their brains and getting at the motivation behind these builds. She really does a good job at putting this all together.

[@69JANKS]

BadAss👍🏼🏁 Gotta be Blown to be Known 😎🏁

[@markvarley4557]

I found your channel recently and I've watched a few videos now, loved them all, but this one I found myself smiling the whole way through, this is crazy, and I love it!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome! Thank you! We're so glad you found us!!!

[@donsmith6045]

Since I'm too blind to drive anymore, I'm absolutely living my life through the eyes of other people!

[@johnhicks9929]

OH MY , BIG TIME ENTERTAINMENT . THIS FELLOW ROCKS !!! I AM 70 , ONE DOES HAVE TO KEEP ONES SELF BUSY !

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

[@OpenRoader]

This dude is AWESOME! What a wild ride, thanks for sharing

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@OpenRoader]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour I have really been enjoying this channel. You get to drive some cool stuff. Looking forward to the next one!

[@cyclesingsleep]

I know that among all of the incredible comments that it might seem silly to write, but I really appreciate that amid your genuine excitement and surprise, your words are pretty clean and sweet. You are real and over the top and not vulgar. Thank you!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!!

[@brucelangsteiner4599]

I just love watching your face when you get behind the wheel of any of the beasts you review. Having that much fun sober and with your clothes on should be illegal. 🤣

[@fresnokidsr]

All I can say is Frankenbug is Rad. Thanks Nicole for showing it off with the help of Jack. May you continue to have a good one. Have fun take care

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..glad you liked it!!

[@handyandy6488]

Just sublime - as always. Words fail me, really. You are a beautiful communicator, gearhead, driver, exemplary classy lady. You connect on every level with these uniquely quirky, eccentric builders. Just can't say anything that's not obvious and everyone can plainly see. Had to say it anyway. Thank You!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..that's very nice! We're so glad you enjoy watching!!

[@tunnelrabbit2625]

A work of art, and an excellent show. This channel should be huge!

[@guyredshaw1422]

Whoa! New Vegas rules???!!!!!………that’s one hell of a ‘detour’ from most things normal(-ish) Nicole! Top video and many thanx!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

And thank you for watching..glad you liked it!!