The Return of KITT: My Knight Rider Car Finale Upgrades Revealed!

[@RetroRecipes]

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[@NozomuYume]

Looking forward to the all-important actual AI KITT. I wonder how much stuff in the car you could legally have AI KITT control (probably all the infotainment stuff, etc., just nothing involving actually driving the car). Though I wonder if you could get around that with TeslaKITT by having AI KITT issue instructions to the Tesla features.

[@GAMECLOSET]

Maybe buy a second one, and turn it into KARR? (I know… LF would not approve. So, scratch that.)

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

Hi - Mr Fractic - this was fantastic... Yes yes... i'm a (reminder) You said last year that you will make other (similar era videos? Like perhaps visiting the Airwolf sites?) And whilst you at it: seeing as many of us will never be able to have out own KITTs, please make follow up videos in the future. I do not know if the "KIDD" in many of us will ever die. (Boys and Girls - as much as they want to deny it...)

[@philiprowney]

On the root route thing, remember the American song about a certain road. Route 66 ;-)

[@GeorgesChannel]

Maybe you can win David Hasselhoff to appear on your show and let him greet his old friend! Mabe even do some scenes together.. I heard you worked with lot of importand people in the film-industry ...:) Maybe they can help...

[@Catonzo]

"I'm not a carshow kinda guy". I think it's illegal in all states and the rest of the world to own such a beautiful car and NOT take it to carshows. Stunning piece of work KITT is steadily becoming!

[@RetroRecipes]

That's fair.

[@poesraven1985]

lol well I live in Iowa, n been to Many car shows with my KARR replica I built. n it kinda SUCKS that u walk away, Empty handed n no trophy cuz of , favoritism and bias. people voting 4 friends n neighbors. instead of cars. or participants voting 4 each other n car clubs as well. it's a SCAM. n just disappointing not 2 get a fair shot. when u Know u earned it. so I cam agree with him there. the shows should ALL be Spectator voting ONLY. then it would be fair. However when I'm out driving him , getting fuel. or at a show, all the people wanting pics or videos. makes it worth it. lol I went Southern Knights of Atlanta last month. n met Hasselhoff's former wife actress Catherine Hickland. and Toni Hudson. who was Dirk Benedict 's wife. he was Face in A Team and Starbuck in 78 Battlestar Galactica as well as Michael Scheffe. who designed the front bumper n dash. n AJ Palmgran from Knight Rider Historians. n got my car signed by them. n that's WAY better than any trophies.

[@SimonKelk]

Don't worry, he will be a car show guy soon enough, they will be inviting him along :)

[@patrick.771]

@@poesraven1985can we see your KARR replica somewhere?

[@zarstar1576]

Replicar kitt delorean etc still made

[@grantchin1526]

I'm nearly 50 now but the 8 year old boy that is still part of me cannot find the words to fully express what this car still means to me, along with many other things from my 80s childhood that are long gone now. Also the memory of my father who is no longer with me. Thanks for pulling on the emotional heartstrings in such a positive way.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for sharing that

[@stephanepiquemal8297]

This KITT series is turning epic. It was almost a wreck when you received it and look how it is now... It's amazing! I can't wait to see what you will do next, thanks for you passion and dedication Mr. Fractic :)

[@RetroRecipes]

The pleasure is all mine to share with the community... well mine and KITT's.

[@kellyberry]

he does remember KITT is supposed to have a built in phone right? KITT Told Micheal If u had asked I would have told u the car has a built in phone

[@Lumibear.]

I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to see that you brought him back to life. Well done you!

[@2721b489]

I wanted to take a moment to wish you the best of luck and extend my heartfelt congratulations on owning a Knight Rider KITT car! It's truly a remarkable achievement and a testament to your passion for retro recipes and nostalgia. I remember watching Knight Rider back in the day, and the iconic KITT car was always a highlight of the show. Owning such a legendary piece of Hollywood history must be an incredible experience. I have been following your journey and your enthusiasm and love for what you do shine through in each episode. Your dedication to authenticity and the quality of your content is evident, and it's no surprise that your channel has gained such a loyal and supportive following. Once again, congratulations on your ownership of the Knight Rider KITT Car. May it bring you joy, inspiration, and many memorable adventures. Wishing you continued success and happiness in all your endeavors.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much!!! I worked very hard for decades to get to this point but I also know how lucky I am 🙏

[@kellyberry]

Do u remember in KnightRider 4000 KITT was in Micheals Old Classic Chevy but Micheal Later takes KIFT Out of the Red Car and places KITT into the Red Car and Maddock says U DIDNT KITT replies Im afraid he did Mr.Maddock and I must say this new body fits me like a glove

[@miroslavzima8856]

If KITT would be self aware, he would be proud of you with all those repairs and time invested!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you!

[@davidherron9151]

I know it's not a 100% excuse but I think that besides maybe the last owner not having the budget to get this job done properly, it was the environment in which he probably had to work in. The UK as you know is a cramped and wet cold difficult awkward place to live unless you are a multimillionaire. I hope they see what happened to the car and they are happy about it returning home

[@VilyndaStout]

@@miroslavzima8856 I agree!

[@jonmyers8046]

Kitt looks awesome buddy. I'm not so sure about that guy with the nice hair claiming that there are still other Kitt vehicles still on the Universal lot. Better check him out with Joe and AJ at Knight Rider Historians. 🙂

[@roypennock8046]

Great work! Speaking as an auto mechanic, one thing you may want to do long term, would be to replace those "wire twists" as you called them ( up here in Canuckistan we call them Marrettes) with crimp-style butt-connectors like the ring terminals you used on your power wire. You can even get ones with integral heat-shrink insulation. Wire nuts are mostly for stationary applications and buldings and in a vehicle are guaranteed to come loose.

[@RetroRecipes]

Yeah that's a good idea!

[@stevesether]

@@RetroRecipes Even easier, replace them with wago connectors. They should work fine on 12V systems, and they have the added advantage of being easily removable.

[@cawfeedawg]

wire nuts are also illegal in marine applications for obvious reasons.

[@SimonBauer7]

​@@stevesetherwago is just better to install and easier. very nice stuff.

[@ScandalUK]

Amazing advice - I’m an engineer in a different field, great at wiring electronics but I always get one of my vehicle engineering buddies to do the work on a car. But advice like this is invaluable!

[@bobbus_74]

I found myself smiling so much whilst watching this. Well done Christian. It's so good to see the transformation since you first took ownership of it. It's now looking like a proper Kitt. I look further to seeing yours and Kitt's further adventures.

[@Rob_Huskett]

So happy for you and great work so far. Kitt looks way better than what he started like. One suggestion about the power feed for the light bar. It would be safer to have the fuse next to the battery rather than in the car just in case something happens in the engine bay to the wire. Sadly I speak from experience and luckily the fuse by the battery blew and saved my car. I have been hoping for someone to put all the bits of a Tesla into either a Trans Am or a DeLorean for ages now, I hope you do. All the best.

[@RetroRecipes]

Good point! I discuss in episode one of KITTesla why I don't think that would work. Tesla's code is pretty locked down, and they cancel cars who try to hack. Also the cameras wouldn't align where Tesla expects them. It was my first thought but I think too far a stretch. Instead I put KITT in a Tesla!

[@leeroyboy79]

Hey fella! The hard work and the joy you get out of doing all this isn't wasted on us viewers. From start to finish I couldn't help but smile. I appreciate that and your efforts. Bravo!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you!!

[@eskey691]

Yep absolutely loved this, man you have put some work in to this and man can you tell. I mean anyone who sees this will be like a big kid at Christmas you guy have done such an amazing job. Now all you have to do is get both the helicopter from AirWolf and the bike from Street Hawk😂. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend, take care and looking forward to seeing more of Kitt 🙂🙂

[@dbfalcao]

It's absolutely amazing how you've paid attention to every last details to bring Kitt to life again! Your video is a master piece ! Thank you so much to have brought my memories too! Big hugs!

[@Ron_Rhodes]

If Kitt gets lonely sitting in the driveway, perhaps you could install a Max Headroom AI to pop up on the viewscreens to keep him company.

[@fgaviator]

Next addition we want to see in KITT: a baby car seat. Knight rider style! 😊🤠

[@RetroRecipes]

It's happening!!

[@Testacabeza]

Start thinking about getting the truck next!

[@itsmephil2255]

Joe at Knight Rider Historians has that in his driveway

[@RetroRecipes]

@@itsmephil2255 And I know where he lives! Mwahahahahahhhhhhh! (Just kidding Joe.)

[@itsmephil2255]

@@RetroRecipes hopefully you can take your K.I.T.T. to meet the Semi at some point

[@M15terE]

The work you have done restoring that car is fricking awesome. Love how passionate you are about the show and the vehicle. Can't wait for the A I update.

[@TheRattleShark]

Great job, Kitt is looking 800% better than off the flat deck. Looking forward to more videos.

[@vettebecker1]

Awesome job on bringing K.I.T.T. Back to life, hard work really pays off! I couldn’t imagine having a replica K.I.T.T. of my own. Had a chance once, but with a family it came and went. Love the upgrades ❤

[@CheeseCakeLova]

I’m glad you pulled through the initial disappointment and didn’t give up. The results are glorious. Thanks a lot for sharing the joy!

[@mrjsv4935]

Excellent work, beautiful KITT replica 😎👍 Love that KITT animation made by Commodore, looks so period correct for original Knight Rider :)

[@ben8447]

I can't smuggle a retro Kit car toy into my mancave without my wife rolling her eyes. He gets to buy a frigging real one! Life is not fair folks.

[@GAMECLOSET]

That’s why mine is 1/24 scale and sits upon my gaming shelf.

[@RetroRecipes]

It helps that Ladyfractic is a fan of KITT too :D

[@ben8447]

@@RetroRecipes You are really lucky. Most guys, when the lady is expecting a baby, are told to sell their sports car and get a sensible family car. You get Kitt! That is wild and probably another reason to love her all the more.

[@RetroRecipes]

@@ben8447 To be fair I bought it before baby was even going to be a thing, but yes she's a very understanding wife. That said as mentioned in ep 1, it is a company car ;)

[@GAMECLOSET]

@@RetroRecipes wait until you see what I did with the pics you sent and the 1/24 scale KITT, I have. LF will dig it for sure. 😃

[@danhudson4614]

I was surprised at first glance you didn't just replace the L.C.D's . I assume the connection options are much upgraded on the new displays. Oven silicone sealant might be a better choice over black tack. I know it's heat resistant up to 450 ° C and is black in colour . Also probably vibration resistant. Never tried it though on a car!. This project is soo eppinfractic it's literally heading towards being KITT ...NOW. I just know your not done with it yet and that's the best part of this series. I feel like I'm 9yr old again 😂🔥❤

[@rogerh2625]

While I'm a long time computer fan, I've never really watched Knight Rider. Your enthusiasm & passion shine through though, in the same way as in the retro game vids, so I'm hooked. Amazing job sir!

[@RenoDeJong]

It's still worth watching actually if you relate to the present day, talking to his watch, surveilance mode (lidar), and heart rate monitoring are now science facts :-) I've watched a couple of episodes again, and was captivated again

[@anotheruser9876]

Dr. Perifrankenstein working on a TV show car. "K.I.T.T.'S ALIVE! K.I.T.T.'S ALIVE!!!"

[@Testacabeza]

Man, the front scanner light is a game changer. Superb. Looks amazing. I am like you regarding cable management, no soldering :)

[@RetroRecipes]

I like to solder, just not in a car, so I support that!

[@JayS1889]

Fantastic video I really enjoyed watching and I can’t wait for the next one!!!! you have worked really hard in the restoration of KITT, it looks amazing now from when you received the car. I’m glad it’s gone to a good home happy rebuilding.

[@BaconFire]

I had wondered if we were going to see an update as this KITT restoration of yours is my favorite part of your show. Having grown up watching Knight Rider as a kid, its really a treat to see its inner workings. I'm glad this KITT landed in your hands as you are passionate and patient. We look forward to your future progress videos on KITTS restoration back to its "analog" elegance.

[@andrewharper4296]

Amazing work and congratulations on the project so far. I’m too OCD on these sorts of things and it would take me forever. I’d end up redoing all the cabling, tidying it up, heat shrinking everything. 😂 A quick idea for you. Maybe get two of the cheap rear view cameras off the internet, mount one at the front and one at the back and connect them to one of the spare inputs on the screens. So you’d have a front view and rear view as you drive along. That would look cool I think and apart from the time involved routing the cabling shouldn’t be too much of a big job. Good luck with the rest of the project and looking forward to the next video. Also with regards to the A/C, because of the age of the car I’m wondering if maybe it broke and was just removed rather than fixed. Some of the components would have been possibly hidden behind the dashboard and I’m also wondering if it was all removed to install the dash kit? Blower motors, heater matrix, etc.

[@Matt.Wilson.]

Just like you I loved this show as a kid. In the early 90’s a neighbor of mine somehow had an authentic one and he would work on it from time to time. Whenever he did I would run over and watch. Your series gave me some serious nostalgia and I’m very grateful for that. I love your channel and everything you do here. Keep it up! BTW, his hubcaps fell off all the time too 😂

[@RetroRecipes]

Hehe that's a good point they did! Thanks for your kind words - it means a lot to know people love what we're doing here so much! 🙏

[@RodsRcStuff]

Can’t wait to see what’s next. Absolutely love it. Great job 👏🏻

[@carloscollomps1552]

This is coming along nicely! I can see this car turning into a self driving, self aware AI, hybrid electric/*insert futuristic motor here* Kitt in the future after all the upgrades.

[@UpLateGeek]

That transformation is pretty amazing! It's pretty clear this is just the beginning, so I can't wait to see the result when it's fully complete! Hopefully you can fit a baby seat in the back, so Babyfractic can grow up experiencing how that feeling of nostalgia affects others, not just you and Ladyfractic. It can only be a good thing to see the joy on people's faces when they're taken back to their childhood by meeting KITT in real life!

[@kingmonkey25]

It's so satisfying seeing it all come together, those halogen lights really do 'make a difference'! Seeing the joy on people's faces at the end is so wholesome, you can just see the delight in their faces from the hit of childhood nostalgia. Looking forward to the next chapters! ❤

[@filbrit]

I’ve absolutely loved this series! Really looking forward to more KITT content.

[@donnajinks8349]

Excellent season, we got so much joy from following the KITT restoration, your passion and love for this project really comes across. Thank you!

[@payt01]

The moment you received it, I knew you'd turn Kitt into this awesome looking replica. It looks better than the original already. Maybe you could actually add some useful functionality on all those screens.. jhow about a Knight-rider themed navigation, or something like that? Can't wait for the next recipode!

[@RetroRecipes]

Great idea!

[@BluffMunkey]

Found myself smiling from ear to ear watching this the whole way through. It was awesome watching you do pretty much exactly what I would have done if I had the time and means to do so, and not just settling for a superficial facsimile. That AI idea is the icing on the cake, as is the (more important than you think) non LED front scanner. Love it, and looking forward to seeing more!

[@SunshineMix101]

KITT is looking great. 'Not sure if it is possible bit it would be great to see you visit some on screen locations and compare then and now pics. :)

[@BigStuCorby]

Wow. From how it arrived off the ship to where you are now is an amazing achievement. Congratulations from Corby England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@craigstarfury3246]

Watched from start to finish, great engineering and love your passion for KITT. You just need to get Airwolf, Street Hawk and the A Team Van to complete your collection!!

[@KingEurope1]

Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I happened upon an episode of Knight Rider on TV this week, having never watched it before, and I watched it with a massive smile on my face knowing of this video series, much to the confusion of my partner!

[@RetroRecipes]

That's awesome! :D

[@jooei2810]

Absolutely love it, your humor is on point, K.I.T.T. looks amazing and the music selection is epic!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@knighriderredux]

The countdown sound is the highest quality i've heard yet. Most builds sound like they are being played out of an old Tiger hand held video game speaker from the 80's. Really turned out beautifully. Great job.

[@ClassicRetroByte]

This Kit is really coming along nicely.👍 However I cannot help but cringe at your Wiring 🤐

[@GeorgesChannel]

Wonderful episode, my friend! Loved every second of it. Your patience and hard work really paid off :) Not only that you made your dream become true, but you also take us with you on this journey and share your joy with us! Thank you so much for the shoutout, never ever expected it :) Awaiting the future episodes:)

[@LamerDeluxe]

What a cool surprise to see your work used here! I enthusiastically told my wife when I saw it. Really cool and well deserved!

[@GeorgesChannel]

@@LamerDeluxe Thank you my friend for the nice words! It was a wonderful surprise for me too :) This shows what a great and generous person Chris is ! He deserves all the success with his project and channel. Its just a matter of time :)

[@LamerDeluxe]

@@GeorgesChannel it is a really fun channel and I enjoy watching this project progress.

[@tekvax01]

There is so much work put in here! Nicely done. However, not to be picky, you really should use a hot air gun to shrink the tubing and not an open flame. Also, wire nuts may not be your best option to connect wires, as they may loosen up with time, and vibration. But as with everything, your mileage may vary. Great build sir! :)

[@drnt8126]

I'm watching from Turkey. We are grateful for what you have given us to bring the legend of our childhood back to life. I can't hide the smile and happiness on my face every second of the adventure, like you. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@RetroRecipes]

It's my pleasure. Teşekkürler!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

You know with AI and Tesla self driving cars Kit car can be a reality. 👍👍

[@c-mos]

Frankly speaking, I was never a fan of "Knight Rider". I have seen maybe just a few episodes. However, this renovation episode of Retro Recipies is just awesome. It's amazing how this old piece of cinematography history - originally in so poor conditions - turns into the demon of roads. Greets from Poland!

[@mavfan1]

You could have said that unfrankly speaking you were a fan.

[@kieranclarke135]

You must have doubled teh weight of KITT with all of teh extra wiring clips and electtonics you have added.. Nostalgia rocks.Outstanding to watch this project progress

[@Boricuanima]

This was so therapeutic. Just watching you come up with DIY solutions to each problem, and making the best of it was quite inspiring. As a fellow KITT fan I knew I would never be able to get one (I went with a yellow 'bumblebee' Camaro) and this is as close as I think I'm ever gonna get to the 'feeling' of fixing one up LOL. Please never stop making KITT videos.

[@MysticWhiteDragon.]

Loving the series! Just a thought, With the help of PCBWayyyyy you could maybe use a Raspberry Pi 4 and some Raspberry Pi Picos to clean up and add some more abilities to KITT while keeping the original look. The Pi 4 has support for dual screens and someone has already created KITT's voice box panel using a Pico. That would also allow for easy upgrading in the future as well! I'm sure there would be quite a few people that would be willing to help you in doing this if you wish to go down that route.

[@RetroRecipes]

It's all happening but through a slightly different route

[@davidh4548]

Only a true KR fan can appreciate your music selection. This is awesome!!! Congrats and so glad it worked out for you!

[@RetroRecipes]

Good ear!

[@Thaleios]

That looks sick! The 8 year old me wishes he could take a ride with old KITT. I watched it at release in prime time too, so it brings back a lot of feels.

[@vintagemotorsalways1676]

Never caught one this early looking forward to seeing this restored to its former glory

[@Mymatevince]

Looks so good! Very interesting to watch and nicely edited. Good job 👍

[@quintonthomas983]

Knowing how to do this kind of electronic work definitely helps with putting the Knight Industries Two-Thousand back together. Probably one of the most enjoyable KR restoration series.

[@RetroRecipes]

Wow thank you!

[@TheHobbyLodge]

Dreams can come true, congratulations and well done on all the efforts it took to get you to this point... ENJOY!

[@EmillSSNG]

It's like You're almost building Your own KITT... incerdible work man! You deserve all the attention and fame You get when You are cruising on the streets in this piece of art

[@stevelapierre4776]

😲Crikey.. I am in awe.. YOU have brought KITT back to life for him , and all of us.. amazing.. even April/Bonnie would be proud.. and of course KITT.. just amazing.. and watching you work on KITT.. brings back so much emotion and memories when they had to fix him up.. this is remarkable and love it.. you are Knight Industries new technicien.. amazing. and Ace Mate to you and everyone involved.. just amazing!!! 😊🏆👌 ***as KITT would say '' PERFECTION''... just saying!!

[@paulsidhuUK]

Wow, that really made me feel super nostalgic, and its great KITT is in the hands of someone who appreciates it.

[@Roblofty]

This has been so brilliant to watch! I rewatched all of Knightrider during my first year of Uni last year and I’ve been agonising over what to watch next year (Airwolf? A-Team? MacGyver?), now I’m thinking I might just start over with Knightrider! 😁

[@WillieSimpson777]

The best part of the video was when you discussed your plan to make this car even cooler than it is right now! Great work!

[@TheExtraMile]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us! And props on the editing and general quality of the video, much appreciated! :)

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@somethingsmells5387]

I resent you. Completely.

[@GAMECLOSET]

Resentment is a waste of energy. I prefer healthy envy from afar. 😂

[@RetroRecipes]

I worked extremely hard for decades to get to this point, but I also know how lucky I am. I invite you to join in the fun and share the happiness here - this is _our_ KITT.

[@mikeuk666]

@@RetroRecipes this looks like a sex scam bot.... careful

[@blorbb5398]

Wow!! I had my doubts during the video about how the finished work would be, but the last part of the video (26:00) is absolutely awesome!!! Really looking forward the next chapters of this project Mr. Knight!! (very specially GPT assisted KITT chatting)

[@jimcabezola3051]

What a spectacular job you did!!! You did it up right! Wishing you, Ladyfractic, Babyfractic, and the Puppys-fractic many happy journeys in your dream machine. EDIT: Did I hear you correctly? Did I hear you say "electric conversion?" I will be there for that! Aloha!

[@MrHolozip]

This is so incredibly nerdy, and I can't wait to see what you do next with KITT. Thanks for sharing your progress!

[@theangrymarmot8336]

Some advice for the Fractics - Do your research - intently - on car shops when/if you take it somewhere. I have been in the custom/hot-rod industry for a couple decades (including doing work on licensed batmobiles, concept cars, etc) and having worked for some not so great shops, and some great shops - taking the car to a not so great shop will do nothing but ruin your ownership of a car. The easiest way to find a great custom car shop is to go to some car shows that have a variety of interesting cars and talk to the owners about who they recommend and don't. Here are some tips I have learned from working in the industry : Big time "walk away" indicators are projects that have been in the shop for a loooong time. Yes, some very high end builds take years - but if you walk into a shop that has many cars in process, and many have been there for years and aren't really high end then you can nearly bet that that shop is either milking the customers for more money than they should, or using funds from one car to pay for progress on another. I worked for a shop that did this (I didn't know when I was hired, and I quite as soon as was financially feasible.) The owner had several (4-6) builds that should have been 4-6 month projects, but had stretched them for years and years by fluffing up invoices for more money and overstating part / paint / etc time frames. The owner was over-extended financially so by billing the customers (these were out of state customers) for work not yet performed he could "kick the can" down the road a little longer. For example - a custom build that has hand-made/custom body panels, updated/custom engine, crazy paint & interior, etc - yes that build can take years. However, a "common" classic / custom car that isn't getting all that kind of work - and is 60-90 percent complete looking that has been there for years - that is a warning sign. A common excuse is for the owner/estimator to say "the owner ran out of money" or "they can only afford xxxx dollars every so many months so we wait with their ability to pay" is probably not a great shop. Any good shop won't let a car just sit taking up space for a owner's financial convenience, and at least 70% of the time I have heard that - the shop is milking cash from an owner who isn't local. Don't add any value to a shop because they do "magazine / TV" builds or work. I have done tons of magazine/TV work - and these builds are never as nice as they look in the pictures. This type of work is always rushed, on an extreme budget, and using whatever parts they can get for free/discounted from their advertisers. While it is neat to do - it isn't an accurate judge on the quality of the shop. Look at what they are doing when you are there, don't be star struck by a bunch of magazine articles framed on the walls. Also, any shop that doesn't want you to see what is in progress is probably one to be avoided. Actual craftsmen/women at good custom car shops take great pride in their work (as should the owner/service writers) and will be more than happy to show you. The last shop I worked at was a very, very good one - and we regularly had people (both prospective customers, and photographers, tourists, enthusiasts, car even pre-tours, etc) that wanted to see the work. Luckily the front desk employee would show them around so not to disturb us doing the work. Take a look at what is in the shop. Nice tools/equipment generally mean well paid employees. Well paid employees generally are more apt to do better work. This isn't 100% always the rule - but correct enough to warrant consideration. Nice, clean shops with nice, clean equipment is a good thing. If the shop can't keep it clean, organized and the employees can't take care of their equipment - how well are they going to treat your car? When it comes to electrical - this is a biggie. I specialized in this, and still do work by "request" in this arena. If you are having electrical work done - and they are using wire nuts, insulated cheap crimp connectors , low-quality wire (like copper clad aluminum...) and/or disorganized "rats nest" style wiring - you don't want them to work on your car. I can't count how many cars I have worked on that were damaged (fire/heat) or unsafe due to poor quality electrical work. It isn't hard to do quality electrical - nor is it that much more expensive. The automotive environment is reasonable hostile to electrical stuff - so wire nuts, cheap crimp connectors, and crappy wire quality will fail due to temperature swings, vibration, etc. Since your KITT has so much aftermarket electrical components - make sure to discuss this with the shop in detail. Even if that isn't what they are doing - they need to know. Especially for under dash style work - like a/c. Have them document what works /doesn't work with you in person - and give a brief overview of the stuff so they have an idea of the layout. Given what I have seen in the videos - anyone doing a lot of work under/around that dash will eventually unintentionally probably unplug/disconnect something, lol. Since A/C is probably high on your list - don't skimp out. The guy in this video had it right - given the age of the car and the in-op status of the A/C you are best to replace basically all the components (compressor, lines, condenser, dryer, orifice, evaporator.) Any contamination from sitting open, or if the compressor self-destructed - there will be contaminates in the system. No amount of "flushing" will get it all out. Any shop that does good a/c work will have a reasonably modern a/c service machine. If they drag out something that looks like it was from 1962 with broken gauges - not the guys you want on the job. Using quality components will obviously improve a/c performance and longevity. Cheap, rebuilt parts store compressors aren't worth the headache. As far as aftermarket a/c kits - I have installed dozens and dozens of Vintage Air and Classic Auto Air kits and they all perform/work well. If a shop quote seems too cheap - then it probably is. Many, many shops fall into the dishonest practice of quoting low to get the car there - and then when it is apart they amend / charge way more. They know you are more than likely/forced to approve it as the car is at their shop, and in pieces so they "have you by the balls." I would trust a shop that says "We don't know how long it will take/what it will cost - but we will update you regularly" then one that says "It is xxx dollars, won't be a problem, no issues" when it comes to dealing with "custom" cars. Book times don't apply for custom cars. On your KITT for example - I would be okay with "book time" on power train / paint & body - but anything electrical/under-dash/interior - book time isn't going to be accurate and I guarantee you will be paying more than quoted. Honest /accurate billing discussion is a very good indicator of the quality of the shop. Sorry for the book post - but just want you to be a little careful when selecting a shop.

[@RWB123]

KITT is looking great! Adding AI interactivity to it will be amazing, especially when they get the voice dialed in. The front LED swap really made a big difference in making it look original. And I don't believe the guy at the AC shop who said he used to work on KITT cars, then he used to just drive them around, why he lying to us like that LOL 😆

[@THEcucufate]

Brilliant! The AI Kitt and the video screen graphics on a commodore are a golden touch. I got chills! LOL I think if you keep the prompts shorter for the AI they might make more sense. This makes me want to do all this with my absolute zero dollars of investment LOL. At least I can live vicariously thru you. "This is just amazing!" Great work! PS: you might want to look into some car parts for police vehicles. With all those electronics, a separate battery, or bigger, might be needed to avoid electrical failures, and for sure a bigger alternator if no separate lithium battery. 🏁

[@nothinghere2602]

You did an awesome job with KITT, Peri! Enjoy driving it. Quick question, does the dash speedo work, and if not, is that on the list to fix? It looked like the tach was. And make sure you can fit a baby seat in the back. Baby Fractic has to go with dad!

[@Samuel-gc6js]

Bloody brilliant work. Must be so rewarding doing all the electronics yourself too. Epic work!

[@Reaps]

I'm almost (completely) jealous of the sheer amount of determination you do justice to your projects, everything i do seems half-arsed in comparison and you inspire me to do better.. God help us all if you get a Delorian.. ;)

[@user-tb5ns7hc5i]

Would be very cool with Tesla-like cameras that auto activate the scanner and scanning sound when someone approaches KITT as a proximity warning and plays a security animation on the monitors, and if the person doesn’t leave, to have KITT talk to them. I hope you a hid a separate UPS backed up battery and tracking GPS inside - unfortunately that car will be a theft magnet.

[@pac213344]

I recently just ran into your channel on my KZbin feed. Love what you do with your retro museum in your house, but this car build just flooded me with memories of watching knight rider, A-team and others. Thanks for your work. Keep it up. thanks, a fan.

[@1blisslife]

I would of put smoked glass behind the TV bezels. That's to make it more authentic when tapping on them (like a CRT) and prevent the screens from accidentally being broken again in the future by fans. That glass surface could help hold those screens a bit better than those screws too. Your project is coming along greatly btw. Cheers

[@gotrunk25]

Amazing ! I'm so happy for you. Hard work, but it was really worth it. You deserve the happiness of owning KITT 👍

[@PhenomProductions23]

Knight Rider as all die hard fans know ran from 1982-1986 so for that guy to claim he worked on the original back then, he'd have to have been at least 18 at the time, which would make him at least 55 years old today. U less he dyedps his hair black he looks more like a 40 year old than a 55 year old guy.

[@RetroJack]

Great to see K.I.T.T. at Vasquez Rocks - I can't think of a more '80s TV place, and I'm sure the real show had at least several episodes filmed there! 😋

[@hivedaddy]

Incredible work man. The detail in everything that you do it's amazing. Pity you can't get a delorean and convert it to BTTF version with the same dedication when your finished with Kitt and make them have a race. Love your work ❤

[@PooperScooperTrooper]

LOVE IT! As a serious fan of Knight Rider as a kid, this is really something special and I'm really enjoying it all! Thank you!

[@brick6347]

Excellent video, and the car is looking beautiful! But please don't make that car electric, the roar of the engine is part of the charm and its history! If you want to be more environmentally friendly perhaps investigate a biofuel like ethanol? I mean, just my 2c, after all it's your car!

[@stevenpike7857]

I remember when KITT bragged that he had 2 terabytes of storage capacity. Back in the 80's that would have been unheard of, but it's funny how that would be no where near what would be needed to have a "sentient" Ai in your car.

[@DarkAlaranth]

We all can't own a K.I.T.T... But we can all watch you with yours and cheer you on! Looking forward to more videos starring the car I loved as a kid! ^_^

[@anotheruser9876]

I got inspired by this. I'm going to build an Airwolf. Say Alexa, how do you rob a bank successfully?

[@honestmaxx81]

Great work Perifractic!! Its really coming along now eh! Loving the Harold Faltermeyer style tunes too

[@aisrael13]

Much appreciation goes your way for this wonderful project. Thanks for taking the time to document it. Time to consider s knight industries spec baby seat?

[@BellUH-1]

Without the red cover, that front scanner reminded me of KARR, be careful, now that is self conscious it might turn evil, you have to educate him properly.

[@essbe7158]

Fantastic work. Great job being so persistent, inventive, and focused. Your car looks great.

[@LotoTheHero]

This is cool! It's really come together! Very happy for you. Hope you're able to get a AC in there soon, I feel like that would be a must!

[@Lorten369]

Omg yaaas. You did exactly what I "asked" for about A.I . not that it had anything to do with it as my comment got deleted for some reason. But so nice. Love it.

[@mrshankj5101]

You did a beautiful job making KITT come alive! I'm interested in the AI update!

[@Crushonius]

i love you brother but these wiring hack jobs are really REALLY grinding my gears please be safe i have seen too many car fires

[@ZoZo-fc1we]

Your knight rider is amazing!!! Knight rider is great there should be another series and they should make knight riders for everyone from factorys!!! Knight rider

[@techstuff7414]

I'm glad everything turned out well after the state it arrived in. It looks a million times better after all the work you've done. It looks like you're leaving it parked in your driveway. Please be careful of burglars and vandals. When you have an interesting car some people will damage it for no reason other than they're jerks.

[@Bikeguychicago1]

It won't be a complete replica until you can play Intellivision Auto Racing on one of the TV screens with an Atari joystick

[@VenturaIT]

So cool, I never ever noticed how funky that passenger side dash was as a kid... are there any shots of it from the TV show without the huge point into the passenger's chest area? Now you have to raid "the back area" where that guy told you the other ones are.