Restoration Blog: 1966 Lotus Elan 26R, Update 9 - Jay Leno's Garage

[@2008calander]

Jay please make restoration blogs longer. It's the best part of old cars is restoring them and learning how they did it bach then.

[@caws]

It would be nice to see the actual work, not only the results. Great channel Jay!

[@rickitickidicki]

I did not know how much I loved Lotus until this blog! The level of craftsmanship that is going into the car is going to make it B E A utiful, but the thing that polarizes my ion is the size of the thing. It is such a cliche, but the fun really is from 40-120mph. and having a motor on four wheel dragging you through the air looking and sounding as good as a Lotus, as Low, as open, as close to the ground man am I hooked on this motor. I have got to walk it off...

[@leuvenlife]

Referring to the brake pipes. In the '60's these cars were popular as a 'Build at home kit.' This avoided the VAT (tax added to products that make your life sweeter) and was well within the means of many impassioned motorists, and so the quality can vary enormously from car to car. Likewise, it is possible that this car has had some rebuild work over the years. I don't know the cars history, but I'm hoping that will come in future videos... Oh, and Thank you Mr Leno, for sharing your toys.

[@SuperCrudedude]

Jay is the king of gear heads. I would love to own a collection like this.

[@Platypus2048]

I'd like to see Jim (and Jay) working, not only talk about what have been done. It would be a really interesting addition to this channel. Keep up the good work guys!

[@0000mechan1cal]

He always says 'seeya next week' but we all know he'll have a new video up within two days! What a man.

[@JGoncalvesGTR]

Big Big Fan of Jay Leno and the Lotus Elan!

[@Hiluxtaco]

I am thoroughly enjoying this blog...

[@Zankaroo]

Yeah, can't wait till its finished. First found out about this car when i played Forza Motorsports and while i never used it to race i always loved playing with it, specially after i put an upgraded Exige engine in it. I just love over-sized go-karts

[@laxr5rs]

Thanks, Jay and Jim! How fantastic it is to watch you put this car together, Jim. I'll be by to pick up the car after you're done! Thanks! ;) Wait, what? It's not for me?

[@rogerhudson9732]

So this is 'restomodding' at its best. I used to drive a friends Elan here in England and it was a great drive but fit and finish were never Lotus traits. An inspirational KZbin channel.

[@Gazpacho8]

Jim is an amazing craftsman, I'd like to see more of his stuff.

[@tonyrocks951]

I would love to see more of these

[@cheddyrod]

Can't wait for your next vid on this Lotus.

[@RMAGEDN740]

can't wait to see the finished car!!

[@wot48320]

Another fine video, love the Elan. I see Jay is making denim the official uniform of the garage :)

[@AudioCrossingVideos]

this is my favorite restoration blog car

[@gavinsloma]

love this project

[@ckgta11]

love this garage

[@civichatchman10]

looking great jay

[@RedChicow]

Great work!

[@satajet883]

Nice looking work!

[@AJ06151988]

Jay is a BOSS

[@AboxoroxRoxursox]

I would love to go there one day. Be the best day of my life.

[@KhalilCora]

I can't waitttttttttt hope it be at 30min vid when its done

[@txturbo930]

going to be a real beauty.

[@hejmuesli]

I have a feeling it'll be British Racing Green since it is, afterall, a race car they are building :D

[@xicofixas]

you guys should put some live cams around the shop

[@BigAdam2050]

Welding wire to mock brake lines up? ... thats genius. I'm stealing that one.

[@Dogleg1957]

Everybody's complaining about the welds but I guarantee you J and Jim did extensively research the type of welds that were used in the construction of these Cars. Back then there was no robotic machine welders. So after 1500 man hours of research and undisclosed price. jay bought the original welders used on those cars in 60s. Hence the birdshiet welds .... but period correct birdshiet!!!

[@rzorNvme]

I'd like to be employed to work there. looks pretty chill.

[@allencrider]

The slow boat to a million-dollar Lotus!

[@freakin1random]

Can't wait for the review on the car lol

[@foos1]

I hope Jay/they/his guy is going to finish up those tach welds before thay paint.=) Ya, wiring is a hassle, I'm making up my wiring harness for my 3800 SC swap. Big pain.

[@yo6488]

Nice

[@futten3230]

strange to see the intake manifolds molded into the head never seen that before

[@schlusselmensch]

Not sure I would have stayed with that old tin, Spyder chassis are quite reasonably priced and much happier to absorb the punishment that engine and those rose joints are going to feed it.

[@ROB1235910]

hey Jay my name is william cruz love your show i just picked up a new camaro 2lt rs id like to put some headers on it and maybe an exhaust any hints or tips

[@Euphorica]

off the shelf mandrel bends lol individually bent like he started with a straight tube.

[@Miramar308]

is that the uniform to work with you in the garage? haha i love it!

[@BetamaxBooty]

that's some pretty heavy skeletonization on that frame.

[@SuperCrudedude]

Yeah true I was thinking that also haha.

[@thelarry383]

I'm sure you've won the lottery a few times.

[@ShawnCFarm]

Do you havw anything with tracks on it?

[@ManWithBeard1990]

Is he the same Jim Hall who did the Chaparral 2J?

[@SuperCrudedude]

Me too.

[@fabulousprofound]

does jay do any work on the cars as well?

[@anthonyzarlenga5282]

Do A little. Leave A little.

[@lov2aclr8]

he better. i need my fix :)

[@hayksamvelyan]

It will be blue, watch their previous update

[@game2heart]

9th!

[@h4u123]

Is that a new shirt Jay??

[@DWBCHALLENGER]

Is this "Jim Hall" the one from Chaparral Racing fame? Related?

[@1blindmarc]

If they do that, I'll never get any sleep.

[@DigDeeper_Official]

so much denim in this video

[@sukiaki96]

he filmed every video on the same day so thats why he is wearing the same thing

[@netrioter]

mmmkay...glad to see that 15 million is half of 25 million.

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

most of the video's come from jay lenos garage dot com.. i know now they might be posted in his wedsite and here

[@kreightivemetal]

I know money isnt an issue, but I'd rather use coat hangers than filler rod to mock up brake lines.

[@Joeski77]

Finish NOW!

[@ecorico22]

i predict for the next episode jay will wear blue jeans and a blue buttoned collard shirt...with ruffled hair

[@renzoa.betancourtjr.3515]

where is the next video on the 26r???

[@THGarageWorks]

How would one become an intern for jim hall?

[@onquarter]

aren't those just tack welds?

[@ProfessordevilL]

OMG! How can you say that!!!

[@TheGsemech]

Hard to believe its the same Jay Leno that does the Tonight Show in expensive suits and combed hair......

[@brian55lvr]

maybe time lapse----of the actual work being done---just for the resto stuff

[@DethThrasher1]

because most of the episodes he uploads are old

[@cb7pwn]

one question for Mr. Leno... HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU POSSIBLY HAVE! i can barely afford my truck and car ... lol

[@netrioter]

lol...he took a pay cut to prevent his crew from being laid off..50% pay cut. I guess hes down to 12 mil.

[@StoneRiderM3]

mr. leno alwways looks baked

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

nope your wrong he only hook a 15 million dollar pay cut.. that is half of what he use to make

[@TurtleWithAnM16]

Soo much denim my eyes hurt

[@MishtahPoog]

Does everyone have to dress like Jay in his garage? Is that all-denim look their uniform?

[@notsocialatall]

He probably is.

[@Mike_Davidson]

No more Hair, Makeup, and Clothes Iron-er for Jay Leno. He looks like he just rolled out of a dumpster. LOL

[@billrossman2720]

but we still love him man

[@Mike_Davidson]

***** He's the every mans man, man.

[@EliAngwin]

Jay you need to hire a new welder...

[@twostrokeblacksmoke]

I love his videos and his vehicles but why does he look like he just fell out of bed? LOL I always get a kick out of his hair!!

[@SilverStackers]

maybe im just being picky, but you need a new welder. those chassis welds look like an amateur did 'em.

[@edgarasvas]

Jay, You need a new welder

[@willythewave]

I was thinking what sloppy looking welds too! I even went back and paused on full screen to get a good look at them.

[@mitkobogdanov]

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[@cicci0salsicci0]

in fact, every man inside there, seems to wear the same....

[@halo1234dog]

LOL

[@Mutubeish]

lol

[@tubeengineer]

Those welds look awful :-/

[@shawnlockard2370]

Jay looks tired.

[@Diax1324]

I'll bet you $50.

[@highvelocity123]

Jay is tired from concentrating, I think he has attention deficit disorder. That makes people tired cause it's very taxing to stay focused. Not a joke.