NEW Vacuum System Install On The Free Abandoned Airplane !

[@rebuildrescue]

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[@Kaboom-0623]

yup you rebuild an airplane just the same way you would eat an elephant ... one bite at a time

[@suzannethomasson8692]

I guess they need some BETTER HELP

[@williamconner9407]

The 401 is really starting to look amazing!!!!! I know Sam is looking down and can't wait to see you guys make the first flight!!!!!

[@ual737ret]

Serious progress on the 401 is being made. It’s getting really close to coming alive. I can’t wait to see it.

[@rebuildrescue]

We appreciate your support!

[@Scottinqc]

It’s that last 20% that’s gonna make everyone tear their hair out though….. they haven’t even gotten to the interior yet…. Much “fun” to come with the cabin electrical

[@bumbarabun]

@@Scottinqc yep 80/20 rule is there

[@juansanchez-tr1dq]

Hope to see it move under its own power by spring!

[@RobertFerrell-t7t]

It’s so good to see the crew back at it! I can certainly understand the humbling experience that happened in your helping out in North Carolina. And all the while working on the 401 was your major calling and then filling all the hopelessness of those that have lost. Everything has got to be a hard thing to reconcile within yourself. The only thing I can suggest to you Jason is one day at a time one moment at a time and whenever you feel overwhelmed stop what you’re doing. Allow yourself time to work through it before tackling anything else. And also there’s times were just powering through something is therapy in and of itself.. God bless you and the crew and thank you again for jumping back in the saddle and providing great content!

[@donharper7759]

Good to see some real progress happening on the 401👍

[@34timmyboy]

Coming on nicely. Looking forward to seeing the first flight test.

[@rayfiore7779]

Jason, thank you for putting your acquired skills to use in N.C. It is a preview of what to come with the 401 in the future.

[@mbathome112]

Awesome job guys! One step at a time. You’re getting closer. Sam would have loved it. Great work.

[@andyjames6664]

Massive well done. The complexity of those engines is amazing. Love watching you do all this. Keep up the good work and you’ll be flying missions again. Bless you guys.

[@Gstation9]

Holy Hose Down ! Let's Fly it on Monday ! Great Job Fellas ~

[@Stephen-carr]

Crazy to think it's been over 2 years on the 401. Seems like just yesterday you where talking about how to paint it and getting it ready only for everything to change. Don't recall ever hearing about final paint choice. Still hope it's the classic white and green. That made it so popular on the channel

[@Virtpilot]

Amazing work... It´s coming together! Keep up the good work and God speed from Finland!

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for watching and supporting

[@mattamos193]

Good to see you back at it guys! Bit by bit.

[@stoyan_vuchev]

The current situation in some parts of the US is devastating. My sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out to the people who lost their homes and loved ones. Many of them don't have access to humanitarian support, and it seems that the government is not taking the necessary actions to help the people, which really bugs me out. Apart from that, I'm happy to see that the Phoenix is one step closer to fly again. It doesn't matter what comes on the way, the 401 Phoenix will fly again! Keep up the Great work! 🫂❤‍🔥

[@danmcintyre9961]

I very much enjoy watching this plane get built.

[@thejacksonmurphy]

Keep up the grate work Rebuild team! It’s coming along and one day you’ll be rewatching these videos to see what you accomplished!

[@Bluoranges]

Looking good guys, hose work can be daunting at the best of times but you'll get there.

[@zandanse]

The complexity of all of these systems and components is daunting! One can see why planes like this are so expensive to buy and maintain. Good work team!

[@jorgeaparicio762]

Rescue crew, Jason I’ve been a fan since you got the 401, I miss Sam a lot. With that being said the Phoenix is coming together awesome work Guys..

[@jephthahb]

Getting it back together piece by piece . ❤

[@Discovery123.]

I think this 401 is just for the show. Get it certified and fly able is different story. Good luck!!!

[@nekolivegaming]

21:00 poor Jason out here eating soot 🤣 Nice to see the 401 coming along!

[@Ellis157]

I can see that Joe has honed his skills very well get it

[@vipwryann]

Great to see more progress 👍

[@gawebm]

I built a very simple aircraft with a Lycoming engine (Zenith CH601 XLB). After I got the airworthiness certificate and after first flight, it still took over 2 years to tweak, fix, adjust, redo, undo, redo again, replace infant mortality parts, troubleshoot electrical issues, and on and on. I can't even imagine all of the time and effort it will take to get this plane to be a reliable aircraft - after it is "100% complete". It will be a number of years still before this plane is flying missions. I just wonder that 2 years from now, and the plane is still not flying, will the support erode? It's an amazing effort by this group of people but it is such a money and time suck I can't help feeling all this effort could have been spent on a more productive effort. I still don't think they comprehend just how much effort will still be required after this plane is "finished". I DO enjoy the videos and commend the team on their amazing effort.

[@mobsquad8500]

I hear you…but certified aircraft are different then experimental, and not to sound like an AZZ…but A&P, A&P IA…it is not the same.

[@MaxLaMenace]

I'm starting to realize that Better Help's strategy from the beginning was to overload us, perfectly sane people, with a ridiculously huge amount of ads to the point where we're going crazy and become in need for their product.

[@mattbehari5939]

Better help is shameful, they admitted to not using actual therapists and selling people's personal information don't know why certain KZbinrs lie to their fans like that

[@mtower4689]

The term insane to describe someone struggling with their mental health is shameful. You don't need to be insane to benefit from seeing a therapist. I doubt your intention was to perpetuate stigma, but that is what this comment does.

[@MaxLaMenace]

@@mtower4689 yeah except for the fact that I didn’t use that word…

[@rcusick973]

Great video a lot of work done glad to see it coming together

[@mustangbob51]

Really glad that we don't have to worry about vacuum pumps on the back of our R2800's in the A26. We already have so much going g on.

[@YenaS-l7g]

Ooh that's really good spegeti you guys are awesome in sorting and placing 😮

[@v1rotait23]

A super interesting and "fun" episode of reverse engineering systems from a complex airplane nearly as old as me! One has to wonder at the approach to design and building aircraft from back in the 1960s? I guess that because everything was hand drawn and totally manual back then, it's no wonder you get to have a "lovely time" figuring out those awful exploded diagrams, and correcting all those "undocumented features" you find, such as incremental mods, fixes, and changes! Thankfully your great workshop banter and jokes helps keep you all "blue side up"! Keep plugging away boys, this is a great project! 🤪 Jason, your team efforts in NC with your mate's R44 have been very much appreciated delivering communications and supplies to the desperate folk down there. I've been keeping tabs on all the videos circling YT. It breaks my heart to see people don't matter to "the government", but that's to be expected. Look after yourself! Cheers from NZL, David

[@chriscook8076]

Perfection is rarely easy. You guy’s are killing it one piece at a time in a good way. Thanks for the content.

[@adctvuk5035]

Sams looking down on you laughing Jason saying "i told you to take photos"

[@rca-in-glasgow6781]

Joe The Vaporhone Master! Also “sometimes it’s hard to know who stuck which nut where.” That is so funny it buggers the imagination! SAGE ADVICE🙏😎

[@paulpeterson7853]

Looking great guys!!!

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you Paul👍🏻

[@ShawnPossible]

Good morning all you beautiful rescue crew and viewers. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe days to come. The 401 is coming along very well, looking so good. Keep up the great work, Pete. You got this. Thank you Jason and the rest of the gang for making Saturday mornings exciting. See you on the next episode.

[@eharris3021]

I'm an old USAF crew chief (dirty 30s and C-141s). This brings back memories (some painful) that I didn't realize until watching this project just how much I miss that life. There's nothing like watching an aircraft take to skies after all the BS&T, and cussin' you went thru to get her ready to fly. There's a ton of content out there about flying but not nearly as many about what it truly takes to make a plane flight ready and even fewer still that get this far down into the grease, grime and bloody knuckles! Thank you for giving me back those memories. As the old saying goes, without maintenance, a pilot is just a guy in a cool leather jacket and sunglasses walking down the street! I can't wait to see this old girl back in her natural state, AIRBORNE!

[@chipsawdust5816]

Lots of people are saying it's really close to flying. No, it's not. Restorations are SLOW - and they are sending everything out for overhaul when it needs to be installed, which adds time. Once the deice boots are on, the props are on, the interior and avionics are in and operational, then we'll be able to say it's close to being able to fly. You aren't going to be able to fly it until the whole job is done. Otherwise it's not conforming to its type design, ergo not airworthy.

[@夜空が素晴らしいです]

We're getting there Phoenix 401, just a little bit more!

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

This is why you have the best content, Jason; you guys have been doing this RIGHT from the beginning. Ok, well maybe when you guys took it apart more photos and tagging of parts could have and should have been done but live and learn. I restore old antiques and antique electronics, and no matter how many photos, drawings or videos I make in the process, there is always something I can't remember. With all of my documentation something is always missed, it never fails. What I'm trying to say is that it happens to everybody. The bottom line is you guys are taking your time and doing it RIGHT. Keep the faith, and it is going to be a brand new 401 that you, your team, your viewers and everyone (including Sam from Heaven) can be proud of.

[@thunderbolt513]

Hi RR team. Nice to see Greg back again, even if he`s just an observer. 401 is also Greg`s engagement and project, like all aall on board. Keep it up guys. Sam`s proud of you for sure.

[@johnnunez17]

That is awesome. Really enjoy watching the 401 videos👍🏻🇺🇸✈️

[@christophermarshall5765]

Coming along nicely. Be interesting to see if Jason decides to repaint it. I know a really good colour scheme for it!! Sky blue pink and purple spots!!

[@NeedtoSpeak]

You know what’s funny….there were guys commenting when this project started that this plane would be up and flying after “some work”. Others said the cost would be simply off the chart. 📈 I wonder what the parts and labor (actual, plus donated material and donated labor) is.

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

I was so relieved to see that hose cutter later in the video, using the loose razorblade was really hard to watch as I know what it feels like if you slip!!!

[@Zardwark]

Pete rocks the Kasbah! I used to know the 401 would fly again, now I *believe* the 401 will fly.

[@RetroJack]

The editing is top-notch on this one! Also, one of my favourite retro-computing KZbinrs lives in rural Asheville and had his house neatly bisected by fallen trees - shout-out to Lazy Game Reviews / LGR! 👍

[@macedindu829]

This is the epitome of moving mountains one rock at a time.

[@jimdavis6833]

I'm almost 85, relatively healthy, and I see little chance this 401 will fly before I expire.

[@ComeAndAveAGo]

NONSENSE MY OLD MAN IS 95 AND HE’S CONFIDENT

[@iainadam1005]

Have some faith. I'm sure this will get off the ground in six months. Keep all things crossed.

[@lescleaver3113]

What you all are doing is great you’re making improvements to the factory system is far better then what was engineered. Sometimes I think they made it harder than what it needed to be done and then again back when it was built maybe they didn’t have the lines for the vacuum system available that are available today.

[@pschneider1968]

When it's finished, it will be a totally new airplane! 👍✈😀

[@mikebarnett1908]

Hey Guys, Great work.... I like Pete's work ethic. He also seems like a great guy to work with. Guys I can only imagine how you all feel, but y'all are bringing Her back to life, and it will all be worth it. The 401 will be almost like new. Keep up the Great work. Sam would be proud.

[@absolutezero6423]

The light at the end of the tunnel analogy got me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@rebuildrescue]

😂🤣👍🏼

[@YenaS-l7g]

Wow that's awesome engine needs those part's to make them 👏 closer to running cool 😎

[@mikepocock575]

Another cracking episode,thankyou guys.

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@ericjpoe]

Pretty sure she's supposed to be flying by now. I heard Pete say it would. Dang it, Pete!

[@lescleaver3113]

I feel the 401 will fly again probably within the next year. You might make Oshkosh next year if you’re lucky providing get the help and get all the parts and the funds in place that’s a very good possibility. I’m not giving up. I’m sticking with the channel. You’re giving me inspiration and hope.

[@mmccon2007]

Wow, Guys. Yes, pictures are your friend. Lesson learned. You got this though, putting it back by the book will be the right thing to do. For future repairs, if it's all by the book, you can repair it by the book.

[@GlennLaycock]

So much work and patience - it like watching a couple past the honeymoon phase when reality starts to come back into play.

[@robertosoest3846]

Have fun🎉 greetings from Norway.

[@alrad5686]

Really starting to take shape now. Soon it will be time for that 1st test flight. Then to the paint shop. Keep plugging Rescue crew, your efforts are showing!

[@Youngberg1000]

Got a running bet, you’ll start both engines before the end of the year. Don’t let me down!!

[@fanatamon]

Very cool, again great to see.

[@radicalradiotech4944]

Good on u Pete good stuff

[@petethewiseman2184]

So, I have a question for you guys about the 402 wings. I see you guys trying to remove internal components from the wings, and you are trying not to damage them. Are you guys going to use those wings on the 401? I ask because it was my understanding that you were not, and if not, why not remove the skin of the wings so that you can access the internal components? Maybe I am not seeing something here, but that seems like the most expedient and economical use of your time, and also making it so much easier to access the parts you are trying to get at.

[@scottgaree7667]

Maybe hoping they can sell the 402 wings at some point.

[@Wedge-Antilles]

We love Pete

[@Ellis157]

Aww man Jason when you were under the wing and you just pulled your arms down stretched him straight and that look on your face was like like I'm gonna set this thing on fire you could see the total disdain for the aircraft at that moment and it's there I had it's where they say the moment he knew he effed up but you got this man you got a great support team and mechanics are awesome joe is Joe still just being Joe doing Joe things in a Joe way you gotta love Joe and come on let's give it to the camera crew

[@necaro]

we are getting there!! Step by step. Joe and Pete are doing a great job. Joe continues to be a pivot element in this project.

[@MrJessDancing]

Well at least you now have pictures of your vacuum system mockup to use for the final installation. One heck of a process. Keep going! Thanks.

[@mikerapoport3615]

The carbon in the deice line was from dry vacuum pump vane wear not exhaust

[@larryburwell8550]

alot of progress made for sure. plumbing nightmare for sure

[@ericsantichen7861]

My guess is another year until it flies

[@MrMassivefavour]

Those hose aint loyal!

[@lonniemathias186]

I know the red sheaths over the hoses are to protect them, but what if they were color-coded the sheaths different colors for different applications, something the industry could adopt?

[@Smannellites]

Great progress. I have a question - how are you going to ensure that everything that is hooked in temporarily gets properly tightened down and not overlooked?

[@FrankSando-l5o]

One step closer to clear prop 👍

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

Everyine is slowly becoming more and more unhinged on the 401 project 😂

[@doylemccoy383]

I see you don’t talk about timelines anymore lol

[@extremesheepdawg6379]

World’s most expensive 3D jigsaw puzzle reassembly. Safety is paramount and making it better than new so it lasts is great. I would rather watch it be rebuilt over time and done with all due care and diligence than a sloppy haphazard repair job that gets it back in the air quick and back in the shop soon after.

[@chrishickson5626]

Yeah another rebuild rescue video!

[@rebuildrescue]

Glad you stopped by the channel!

[@Durandalski]

This restoration seems pretty close to building a plane from scratch at this point. I’ve earned a whole new respect for the old warbirds that have been restored with far less documentation and parts availability!

[@Ripper13F1V]

As a 13-17 year old kid in the 80's who's litterally torn apart P-40's, P47's, P-51's, Corsairs, and more, and helped put them back together from bucking rivets to greasing bearings, I concur. Taking manuals with delicate yellowing pages, that were made in a war that was many times older than I was and following the procedure, or interpolating how we were going to do it was the biggest of challenges. Parts can be overhauled or made, but figuring out the tools and process they were thinking back then was the biggest of challenges.

[@tennysoncason772]

Nice work.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

Life is like a hurricane, here in Duckberg Racecars lasers aeroplanes! It's a duck blur

[@CBloudoff]

I see the birds in your hanger and they are eyeing the 401! Careful... they are trying to reclaim her! lol

[@rebuildrescue]

A family of Doves that just won’t leave…. 🤦🏻🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@jamestribitt5658]

It's really taking shape. The amount of work you guys have done is mind boggling. Very few people can stay focused on a project this big. Amazing work guys!

[@kristenkylemack9477]

There is a saying something like: The best things are worth waiting for! Yes! This project has taken time & longer then you thought! That's OK! Anybody that tackles a rebuild like this one have high hopes to get it done fast! Well, I learned that it happens in Gods time! 😂❤ Then when it's finished & you look back at the Journey! When you roll down the runway & she lifts off the ground & heads up into the Sky! You will Celebrate & appreciate the time & excellence in the work that everbody put into this rebuild rescue mission.. The dedication toward finishing what you started & doing it right, will lift your spirits! The 401will be one of a kind,, special Bird, who will leave the bird nest she was & be the rescue bird she was meant to be!! The learning experience will make you wiser & the friends God blesses you with, will remain in your heart & memories forever. Embrace it ❤ Be Happy! 😂

[@i82996]

My same philosophy in restoring tube radios. Like it left the factory.

[@FranktheTank-bk8me]

Project 401 onwards and upwards. Project Phoenix will rise again!

[@rebuildrescue]

It means a lot to have your support, we wouldn't be able to do any of this without you guys 👍🏻

[@tommyovesen]

Great progress. I've followed this channel since you got this plane. Great content!

[@rebuildrescue]

Much appreciated Tommy!

[@RobertLake-mf2qt]

Exceptional results come from exceptional people. You all produce extraordinary things that are a wonder to everyone who watch you. Keep up all the work you are doing with the plane and whatever else requires your attention. All the very best to you and God bless you.

[@bstiger6482]

the new A & P [I think he's Vince] gets things done. He needs to work with Joe and take over the 401 project. No bullshit talking like Jason, just get r done attitude. Maybe the 401 will be flying within the next year and can do missions to help people.

[@rebuildrescue]

Ouch wow that’s rough 😂 Joe and “Pete” did an excellent job working on the 401 while me and Vince were down in Asheville NC on a mission helping people. We’re happy to have him on the team !

[@DanielHunterUSA]

Nice job guys

[@csachevauxsansabri2612]

I can't repeat it enough. You wanted to at Oshkosh 2023 and when that didn't work out you said you are definitely going to be there for 2024. Whel I said is 2023, you are dreaming. If you are lucky, you are going to be there for 2025 but it think its more probable for you to be there in 2026 if things work out good for you. I also sayd at the very beginning, this project is going to give you contend for years. You are going to be crazy busy. I'm still waiting on the renagate rebuild. Was thinking, if you still got that one, wouldn't it make a cool tugging car for your plains? Spetialy the 401?

[@ZakChlebowski]

Coming along great!

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello and thumbs UP!!

[@emmanuelalmonte2307]

The best thing they shroud do when the 401 is finish and ready to fly is to have Sam family there when the 401 take its first flight ✈️

[@3dholicpilot522]

Great job, everyone! Will this plane be landing on the runway at Oshkosh 2025 ?

[@OreExplorer]

Can't wait to hear that thing fire up. Good luck!

[@rebuildrescue]

Thank you for making us apart of your Saturdays👍🏻

[@OreExplorer]

@@rebuildrescue Haha Since the first christmas video.

[@thedoctor4637]

HeavyDSparks (on YT) posted a video about a month ago about a gentleman near Reno who’s downsizing/liquidating the majority of his vast military vehicles collection. Not that you’re already jammed with projects, but there are a good number of aircraft that could fit within Rebuild Rescue’s mission.

[@thedoctor4637]

P.S. I don’t want to be the one spreading rumors and trying to undercut certain people by sharing this; I only think this might align with the goal of this channel as well as HeavyDSparks.

[@thedoctor4637]

P.S. I don’t want to be the one spreading rumors and trying to undercut certain people by sharing this; I only think this might align with the goal of this channel as well as HeavyDSparks.

[@Azdude801]

Pete, you're the true MVP!!

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

Highly recommend Bluetti s, Jackeries with solar panels get the biggest units they have No gas or oil to fool with plug n play. so either units. Their 3,000 watt new units just released in Jackery run window units. Run your fridge low power flash on the jackeries. Either brand That way you can run pellet grills no problem

[@kevintaylor791]

80% done, only 90% to go!