Randy Grubb's Garage 8: Frogman's Rocket 3 Start to Finish

[@Ken-fh8iv]

I'm quite sure that there are only a handful of custom shops on the planet, capable of fabricating a project like this. Kudos & respect, Randy.

[@jeodewalker2549]

facinating

[@garrygreen4814]

Damn i nearly cried seeing this, i was trained to do this kind of metalwork in the early seventies, it seemed it was only me that loved it so much. I pissed my life away working in an office. Heartfelt and deeply emotional thanks to you two gents for achieving this in your lives. Love from London UK.

[@nathanm5323]

This seriously needs to be made into a TV show. The level of craftsmanship and creativity puts all those other hot rod shows to shame. Anyone even a 'non car person' can appreciate this. It's art pure and simple.

[@Trevor_Austin]

Wouldn’t the world be a boring place without artists, craftsmen and engineers?

[@greekguytalks]

Hyundai owners love boring ......

[@codileecaldwell430]

Would be a better world without crooked cops

[@drmachinewerke1]

He has skills of a old farmer. Artistic design of a Predator. Forward thinking of a man on a acid trip. In other words cool as shit.

[@alexanderkrampe6540]

Randy Grubb is fantastic. A true artist. Wish to meet him once.

[@latifa1020]

Timmy, the Frogman, that's beautiful sculpture in motion! another fantastic project...Stunning!

[@raulpineda9891]

you have all this knolege, tecnology, determination and creativity that is hard to see in an other part of the world thanks for sharing it whit us on the web. I send you a BIG HELLO FROM MEXICO.

[@DiHandley]

The description at the top says "one of the top 15 best fabricators in the US". I have to disagree. You are the best in the US if not the World! What an amazing eye for lines you have. These vehicles will in many years time become very sought after and very very valuable. You're there already Randy. Amazing. Melbourne, Australia.

[@myutube523]

+David Handley Thanks very much, David.

[@twistedyogert]

I really admire your work. Especially the pulse jet car. How fast did that thing go anyway? 190, 200, 500?!

[@YankeeinSC1]

except for the welding on that intake tube @ 10:57, I have to agree. Must have been seeing if his brother in law could find a place in the shop?

[@marktitus6598]

The welding EVERYWHERE on this thing looks like shit.

[@pyrochannel9809]

Get a room David!

[@mrbratt69]

What a gorgeous machine. Definitely a gorgeous piece of art as well. The ability to design and build this machine should make you one of the top 5 custom vehicle builders in the world. I wish I had half of your talent and skills. It's truly amazing how so many people talk crap about something that they have no clue where to start let alone build anything close to the caliper of a vehicle like this.

[@adamskinner5868]

That was amazing, art, engineering, mad metal work skills, hot rods gone to art school n who doesn't love the Frogman, so enthusiastic, mad enough to be really interesting n a little scary, the worlds a far better place with both u guys here, your skills, imagination and need to create. Only wish it was a hour or two longer but made my night watching Rocket2 on Jay Leno's Garage then exploring some of the other creations by Grubb n friends and then finding this, what Joy, my face hurts from the grin I'm still wearing, thanks so much for it all ;).

[@wayne3340]

Watching you test fit those knee reliefs and seeing how they line up with the body panels...one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

[@tonypate9174]

Do get out more ....please

[@cybertree]

Wow, this may be the coolest hot rod I've ever seen...like Randy said *those REVERSES are sooo beautiful, and I bet they are crazy hard to make. It looks almost biological!*

[@cybertree]

cybertree When I look at it, I see a shark-like form. It's a beautiful drag-racing shark made of metal!

[@thomasrochon6670]

Amazing, beautiful, unique, Timeless. A Masterpiece!!! Bravo!!

[@almilani4300]

Masters at work. The wildest wheels on earth. Unbelievable.

[@MyMMC]

im really more into motorcycles... but this shows what happens when a great designer meets a great builder... awesome work. rolling art! hope we will see those in a museum for future generations :-)

[@georgejohnson1124]

What a beautiful piece of hand and machine work.................and just enough power!

[@TheHomeExpert5]

That thing is totally gorgeous, the shapes and the details are awesome.

[@softwar3UPDAT3]

that suspension is awesome how it jumps up from the line, incredible build Randy

[@wealthworldexchange4u200]

Amazing. I respect the body form molding to the metal. I would love yo build one like that one day.

[@bgurtek]

If you're not a master artisan, well,, then there is NO SUCH THING! Thank you for advancing true art in the 21st Century!!!

[@kylesunderlin1787]

I had the chance to see Rocket 3 in person as a work in progress, its great to see the final result, you just keep on raising the stakes Randy and I cant wait to see what you will be working on next.

[@paulplanche1307]

wow, hat's off indeed. I am in awe of your fabrication skills.

[@Jmuney22Trike]

sweet chist this dude is a champion!!!!!!!!!!! all the artists of the past would bow to this guy!!!!

[@thomasulbrich971]

My greatest respekt for this "Quad"!!! I m only a garage mechanic and this ideas and the whole work makes me breathless ! Wish you a lot more ideas in future,cheers from hamburg.germany: Tom

[@SantAlexandre]

The pounce that the bike does when you accelerate is Awesome, to see the fell of the bike, it is an awesome sculpture

[@mickwilliams8664]

Personally, I don't mind if it's unsafe or, the drivability could be a bit suspect. The fact of the matter is, it's beautiful. I tips me hat to your craftsmanship......outstanding.....again.

[@eternaloptimist2840]

@101S And Porsche had a reputation for the back end suddenly letting go ...

[@gregwarner3753]

I did not see a spring damper on the rear. Nonetheless I would expect corner entry understeer followed by massive power overseer on mid and corner exit. Probably drivable but difficult. All that is irrelevant because it is a dramatic sculpture more than a tricycle.

[@BRHHH-mj3po]

I'm not sure if it DOES but I would think the rear end/tire setup would lean/tilt during the turn...I can't think of the technical term right now, my mind is going blank. BUT I would think they'd have designed it to mimic that dodge viper motorcycle with the 13"+ rear tire OR that motorcycle that was designed after the one in the movie TRON. Or it could have some sort of all wheel steering system??? Anything would be better than a solid rear axle

[@darrelmartinez112]

+qaaaaaa

[@fredericrike5974]

Jaw Dropping every time I've seen it, even in pictures.

[@therealbadbob2201]

This is what "unlimited imagination and budget" can do. Absolutely beautiful in every way.

[@reubenhalversonjr6942]

I had the privilege to help load this beast on a trailer leaving the SEMA SHOW 2014 .Randy is a true artist ...Looking forward to the next project.

[@martinezeric]

This guy is amazing. Check his other projects on Jay Leno Garage's channel.

[@uptownsamcv]

why am I just finding out about this in March of 2021? looks like I have a new favorite youtube channel

[@MrClingclong]

I wish I was that clever! You guys are engineers, designers, fabricators, but above all, you are great artists! Fabulous work.

[@ty2u]

i think Randy's videos are just as great as his craftsmanship. Great stuff!

[@redbackspider]

FABtastic!!!! He could build anything, any shape..............WOW

[@radarblip2158]

Excellent, keep challenging the Limits. Thanks for the View.....

[@borzik82]

Beautiful. When I got plenty of extra cash i want it! But with burgundy red main body and cream color the reverse panels. I would also add a tiny fenders on the back wheels and spread them just few inches more. Bravo what an amazing job.

[@buickgnx007]

Wow ! The craftsmanship is unbelievable. Great job !!

[@plinpain]

My god what a machine. In some ways close to one of my ideas for a slick, aerodynamic, eco trike. Fully, or nearly, enclosed cabin. Suited for 1-2 people and made for a cheap but engaging hoot to a drive. Hybrid performance or fully electric commuter or weekend traveler.

[@bradleypryor1131]

Awesome build. Beauty!

[@fuzzynoggin3114]

I'm stunned by the quality of the design and the metalwork. XOXO

[@elpingu1918]

Love it, good to see elbow grease and ingenuity is still alive and well.

[@ryanjennings6541]

I wish there was fab. guys like him In my home town . Id be like a shop rat soaking all the years trial and era knowledge up. When guys like him are gone who's gonna keep custom metal fab alive ...

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Bronze frogs must pay well. This bit of beautiful metalwork can't be cheape.

[@BoxLaneProductions]

Ah epic they have those frogs in the gallery next to the coffee shop I go to

[@richardbarr3153]

I have tons of respect for Chip Foose but Grubbs is a metal genious with an eye for design and exquisite detail. I real artistic craftsman of which theres no equal

[@an1ma169]

unique suspension reacting like a big cat..more commonly known as axle wrap..lol..awesome piece of craftsmanship non the less

[@theginjaninja132]

Yeah when I saw that I cringed hard, awesome creation but i wouldn't feel safe launching the thing

[@dandare1001]

It's the same as the older BMW motorcycles. They did that. It felt a little strange, but one soon got used to it.

[@eternaloptimist2840]

@@dandare1001 BMW bikes didn't have quite so much unsprung weight to tame.

[@Rollin8.0]

@@theginjaninja132 if they get the damping right it's actually perfect - you want the vehicle to push the drive wheels down into the tarmac on launch.

[@theginjaninja132]

@@Rollin8.0 if tuned perfectly in optimal conditions it might launch faster but it would make cornering dangerous

[@larryb6715]

Absolutely stunning design and workmanship.

[@jimhalberson5452]

I have to agree with David Handley, thanks Randy! for your creativity & skills. If it can't be built I'd have to think...... think again, Randy can do it!

[@team3383]

0 to 60 in under 4 seconds. That is a calculated figurewithout taking into account the wheelspin which would be impossible to contain on this thing. Nice design by the Frogman. Nice execution by M Grubb.

[@patrickspeer2990]

Yes, the reverse curves are just right, and the from horizontal grille is awesome. Frogman has a good eye for design, it looks like a big, badass insect. I always wanted to take a 40 foot city bus, like GMC RTS, or old GMC Fishbowl and put 4 blown supercharged nitro meth engines inline right down the center isle

[@derekhansen6652]

A couple months ago, I saw the cleanest Bright orange detomaso Pantera... I pulled over to take a picture, and it was him! Randy Grubb. But I was so distracted by the car It didn't dawn on me till he drove away. LoL 😂

[@stevenpdxedu]

Uber cool as rolling art. Like a good frame on a painting, I'd love to see a specialized riding outfit or "costume" that plays into or even connects with the lines and material of the Rocket 3. The only thing that seems a little incongruous to me about the ummm. . . 'vehicle' . . . is the color and texture of the seat. Elegant lines call for elegant (simple) color and material. The thing is so fun, that's it's function. . . apart from the pure visual entertainment I think proper riding apparel would be the icing on the cake. DO IT! and share with us again. Thanks Tim and Randy. Thumbs Up.

[@longobardilounge8238]

That's not a vehicle,. That is friggin art!!

[@jamesmuller2404]

love how when u take of instead of squatting like most autos, it lifts. very sweet machine I'm not sure about the headlights but every thing else about it is awesome!

[@kevinAuman1]

Absolutely beautiful functional art piece that just screams BADASS

[@x31omega]

That is a true dream machine. Well done!

[@3613jeremy]

That's just beautiful work

[@elvismark6816]

Mr. Frogman I think your Creations are out of this world like no other has and that's something special to be treasured but a treasure is to own not to buy that's what qualities come in hand and knowledge begins because the next one you make might be the one that'll be the ultimate of all thank you for letting me see this vehicle TCB third son of Elvis Presley alive and well in Canada somewhere my daddy came here in 1957 to Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto Ontario Canada for two shows and this is how I come around momentum they had a date together and here I am that's simple

[@sigmaprojects]

Has an angler appearance, so awesome.

[@xeroinfinity]

saw a few of your awesome art vehicles on Jay's Garage. So i had to come and subscribe! WOW! Awesome designs!!!

[@davidgreenfield3690]

OK, OK, I admit it....FANTASTIC work.

[@MrEnder19]

Hey man... We need to keep you! Please wear a helmet when you ride. I know you are absolutely confident of your build, but the world needs your talent and others like you. I would probably cry if I heard you were killed driving or testing one of your amazing machines of art. You are great and thanks...

[@vettelovette]

Pretty sure it's a free country he can wear one if he wants or not.

[@dingledooley9283]

My goodness that tinwork was impressive. Love it!

[@romandybala]

Aluminium

[@dingledooley9283]

@@romandybala anything thin enough to dent with a hammer is tin, but well done for spelling aluminium correctly.

[@romandybala]

@@dingledooley9283 So if its copper sheet and its able to be dented you would call it tin? Or brass sheet? Well? Of course I spelled it correctly , Im not American.

[@dingledooley9283]

@@romandybala personally I don't get the opportunity to talk about sheet copper and brass as much as I'd like but I suppose so, certainly a tinsmith is more likely to be working in copper or brass than elemental tin, after all how many brasssmiths have you ever met? Normally when I refer to tinwork in my trade it is a way of differentiating it from the underlying structure and sheet is just the big flat bit at the start of the job.

[@romandybala]

@@dingledooley9283 And then from that flat sheet the magic begins. Good luck with your projects . Greetings from Melbourne Australia.

[@Billyjack-Two-Crows]

Pure talent, man.

[@albertbrooks8652]

Never Stop what you're doing....

[@jusbnhonest4090]

That’s awesome in every way absolutely gorgeous design.

[@stevewilliams587]

I think the anti squatt certainly works. Beautiful art.

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Randy Grubb, You are freaking amazing! If I lived closer I would be begging to be your gofer just so I could learn from you.

[@coreygrant5974]

Great music in this vid. And of course and AMAZING creation!

[@karljacobson1841]

Unbelievable talent to carry this theme! Reminded me of the first world speed car, the belly tank salt flats racer! Fantastic metal work, totally outside the box! What in the world could you do next? Hybrid diesel, gas turbine, six wheel buggy? Man, you could almost do anything we could think up, I think Leonardo de Vinci has been seriously reincarnated here! Freaking awesome!!!!

[@Auxinelectro]

thanks for sharing this.. incredible video and workmanship

[@kerrydangerfield6528]

Absolutely fantastic

[@TeternalGIone]

Would love to see an electric version with some sort of cool roof! VERY QUALITY WORK!

[@jammils38]

Insanely beautiful! I love it!

[@RBAERO]

Randy, you are a fantastic artist!!!

[@Mariella807]

Rudá Bittencourt dicrobery

[@BlackHorseMilitia]

Outstanding. The entire production. That band of yours is better than good. Intro and outtro.

[@LienYingTe]

Fantastic works

[@anatolyyanikin8781]

You guys are the Best!

[@georgebailey7692]

I love raw aluminum and have it on a couple of my bikes. The trouble is it has to be constantly maintained with either Mother's or Semi-Chrome polish. How is this vehicle maintained with all that raw, polished metal?

[@wilsharpe7738]

Insanly beautiful!! You should make diecast kits.

[@ALL44MAG]

sculpt art very good!!

[@randomdewd4837]

I dont have words. Sick work dudes.

[@GrayRaceCat]

The rear suspension would benefit from a damper installed in parallel below the leaf spring to tame the jacking/rebound.

[@andrewmurray6772]

hey Brian, totally agree. That was the only thing i didn't like about this bike/cart . Launch too hard, and your on the bonnet :)

[@tigerseye73]

@@andrewmurray6772 With this design, nothing will eliminate the torque reaction on blast-off. You may slow it down a little with a dampener but that too will affect ride quality. Its best to just praise it as techno art, beauty to behold, but not to drive.

[@eternaloptimist2840]

@@tigerseye73 I'm pretty sure you can get intelligent suspension that can tell the difference between drag strip and canyon road, and react appropriately. Although it would struggle to handle all that axle mass.

[@siggyincr7447]

The swing arm is so short that any damper that could tame the torque would also create a rear end so stiff it might as well be fixed. The swing arm really needs to be way longer, like reaching up under the engine.

[@SnaptoGrid]

It’s a timeless piece of art 👌

[@cptrikester2671]

Amazing piece of rolling art. 👍

[@ralphmenta249]

Im not a big art fan but this thing is pretty badass. The only thing I personally would change would be the rear end. I would make the track width the same as the front. Great job gentlemen.

[@gmatty2975]

Rear End alone is an artistic statement!

[@robertf6344]

Beautiful. Ditto all the other complimentary comments.

[@XLR8RRICK]

You do great work and I am very impressed. I think you can improve your creations by using some anodizing to compliment them. I see an opportunity to use that blank aluminum canvas to really make it pop. Kudos to you and your team.

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

That is just about the coolest custom ride I've ever seen

[@trainedwarrior502]

I love these concepts, I would modernize them and turn the concept into a modern day roadbuster

[@aaahtex902]

AMAZING WORK! +++ I KNOW RIGHT WHERE GRANTS PASS IS!

[@peterbreuer2001]

It‘s breath taking 👍

[@andysheppard2649]

Love it love it love it .you are so lucky building dream at such high quality workmanship to most of use never get a chance to do somthing so of the wall you lucky buger.but you have influenced me in my own work . Thank you for this video .Andy

[@brkofobija]

Potpuno besmisleno vozilo, šteta novca i truda.

[@JurisKankalis]

Like Mr. Leno would say - beautiful, beautiful machining and a great piece of engineering. My two cents - get a heat gun for the cable shrinks. Anyway. The design and progress of the work are both very pleasing to the eye.

[@rapidrrobert4333]

Many think like this, very few do it. Whoever said that genius is 5% inspiration, and 95% perspiration had it right. I'd go with 2% and 98%.

[@richardthomas1566]

Real good example of form and function going on here .

[@stu8506]

Very nice work but it also looks like a total deathtrap.

[@tractorhead971]

Needs a mower deck underneath, then I'd have a use for it 😎

[@prettyboy1970]

No more so than a regular motorcycle.

[@Amicodablack]

Stu it’s basically riding art...more visual then a performer...I’ll ride it down a strip or something but I wouldn’t try gain track times In it..

[@AlphaMachina]

That's the point.

[@TM-nd6ki]

​@@prettyboy1970 It's not a custom motorcycle. If it has 4 wheels, it's a car, not a motorcycle.

[@Shearwater6]

Now THAT, is a shiny thing! I see you’ve got Don Shipley working there. Respect