Restoration Blog: November 2016 - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay gives an update on some of the restorations going on in the garage.
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[@jaywest4102]

Please start a second channel showing the craftsmen doing the maintenance and restoration work. Watching them work might help inspire the next generation

[@bgh187s2k]

That's a great idea!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Excellent idea, the people you see in the videos (and also some you don't see) are all knowlegeable enthusiasts with both feet on the ground. No stupid scripted fights in this garage!

[@Nizacx]

jay really should get an apprentice in, the right person would love this type of work.

[@markwilliams5654]

Yep and get some local kids to help out teach them

[@stevendoesburg6555]

Yes, that'd be great. Watching people who know what they are doing, doing what they do best without any of the drama, repetition and general shallowness that comes along with cable tv would be amazing.

[@iaagg]

I love that ending when the guy thanks Jay. You can tell he REALLY means it. Jay is so cool to say "hey it's fun".

[@leegoddard2618]

Yes sireee. 😉😁 I agree.

[@panthershockey4453]

These restoration blogs are some of my favorite videos you put out, thanks Jay!

[@juanbrito-nina2877]

Panthers Hockey Agreed! keeps me workin on my toys...

[@Geardos1]

Yes. So many delicious details.

[@shahzeebakhtar7282]

Hi Jay, great update! What happened with the VOLVO project?

[@phooesnax]

+1 on that. Great the guys get to do some of their work too.

[@jd-py5nm]

love to learn and see how he keeps these cars on the road

[@timhiltonsuperstar]

God bless Jay Leno...a true American of the old school. Look at all those happy guys working for him.

[@onelogue]

Restoration blogs= Best episodes!! Even the men working there seem to be genuine enthusiasts and just nice people. I can tell they really like working for you. It's clear when Jim thanks you in the end for allowing him to fulfill his personal dream of building his Lotus.

[@jfrorn]

As its been said before, these resto-blogs are the best. Its the heart and soul of this whole classic car business...

[@AimForTheBushes908]

That was a true heartfelt thank you at the end there, Jay. Glad to see you have good rapport with your guys.

[@jeremyb4493]

I keep going back through these restoration vids and I really enjoy the mutual respect and appreciation jay and his expert craftsmen have for each other.

[@the1realanalogman]

Jay is the guardian of some extremely important vehicles and he handles the responsibility with tremendous love and respect. The relationship with his guys is obviously handled likewise. Jay's garage is hallowed ground.

[@mannyrosario83]

That lotus is coming along beautifully. Love that color.

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

Woah, I've never been one of the first 500 on one of these videos before. These restoration blogs are so interesting.

[@fitzyholden1036]

All for more restoration blogs.

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

i love that jay lets his guys do their own things too , that lotus is amazing !

[@reelreeler8778]

The restoration blogs let people know that great looking and running classics don't just fall out of the sky......thanks Jay

[@RukaSubCh]

Aw the Merlin engine looks so cool. Jim's lotus looks great !

[@Ohenry436]

You have to admire Jay for not only letting his guys work on their own projects, but sharing those projects with us alongside his. He's a class act for a boss giving praise for their hard work and skills.

[@GNXperimental]

Greatest car garage in the world

[@TheRealTrevorland]

I like the restoration blogs because they show real engineering and problem solving that goes into restoring a car. Even if you have a fortune, you can't just run out and buy parts that don't exist. The way they are able to re-create and 3D print parts is truly amazing. Great work.

[@ecdctech]

I love you jay , your a special person !!!

[@vincentbasso4903]

Jay is a treasure and one of the important person in this hobby

[@davidhollenshead4892]

If you ignore everything about Jay Leno's Garage, you would find he does a lot for other people. You are not supposed to hear about his generosity but occasionally the media gets wind of it & covers it. Case in point, a few years back, Jay helped the family of a Police Officer, was killed in the line of duty, but the media learned about it, and thus it was in the press. But only his accountants know of everyone that he helped.

[@petertimowreef9085]

This is how life should be, finding out where your interests lie and then indulging in them and sharing them with others. I think Mr. Leno is one of the happiest people on earth.

[@brainache555]

Jay really have the best of the best people working on the cars and they are not in a hurry. Would love to visit them.

[@jjhoops023]

There's honestly no other shop in the world that i would trust to modify historic cars like these. The work you and your craftsmen do is so impressive and inspiring

[@5052Kevin]

This is by far the best part of Jay Leno's Garage channel. Seeing the ingenuity and detail that's going into the various restorations is fascinating. It makes the point well that restoration is a meticulous business where time spent and care taken has immense rewards. For me too they could be hours long! Kevin Malone Durham City UK

[@jazzman528]

Jay's garage is a true custodian of automotive history present and past

[@stephenlambrecht8414]

Jay, I was co-founder of Madera Concepts with Tony and Jeff. We started the business out of my old cabinet shop while the three of us were working for Clenet Coachworks back around 1979. We parted company in 1995 when I branched off into specialized industrial manufacturing. There is an interesting story of an Indonesian gentleman who specified Rolls Royce build him a 1-off Rolls Royce sports car. Rolls worked on the design and informed the customer he would have to purchase 12 cars, not one. He said okay, I will put one at each of my homes. Metal Crafters of Costa Mesa was selected to build the cars and Madera Concept was sought out by Rolls Royce to fabricate accenting wood treatments. Rolls Royce kept their word to the customer (who was a Rolls dealer as well) and fabricated the cars for him. In their crafty way, the car design remained but was added to the Bentley brand.

[@umac76]

I actually got a little surge of excitement when you said you were getting that Brough Superior SS80 running that hadn't run since 1969. It's a great thing your doing, bringing history to life and keeping it living longer, and I, for one, really appreciate it. I think this will be your legacy, more so than your TV shows and comedy.

[@servicarrider]

Jay Leno, my man. In the vernacular of days gone by...you are one righteous guy.

[@KevinRay_man]

Jay is just the coolest person...not only does he have this amazing knowledge and passion for cars, but he allows his friends and employees to use his shop/rotisserie’s n tools and who knows what else. I never thought I’d enjoy this man to the extent I do, growing up watching him every now n then in the 90’s and whatnot. He’s such a wonderful man. And the guy just thanked him for ‘letting him do this’!! Goes to show that he really *is* just helping just to help fellow car guys work on their cars...feels oddly heartwarming knowing that people like him are out there.

[@popeyeman69]

What a great video. The restoration blogs are my favorite also, just the need to be a few hours long! LOL Such detail and craftsmanship is very rare these days. Thank you for the inside look Jay!

[@joeychaseable]

I wish Jay could live forever... He isn't replaceable!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Gotta be a hard-core enthusiast to do what Jay Leno does with restoring these cars. I love that this series takes 'regular' guys into this world of automotive styling and technology and that it introduces us to the people who keep the whole thing alive. As a 'fringe' auto guy I like the finished products Jay shows the most but this stuff is also 'real Jay Leno.' I also appreciate Jay's dedication to storing authentic parts when he updates brakes and transmissions and tires and ignition systems for the roadability of older cars. I am of the type who appreciates 'restomod' processes for keeping fantastic styling, craftsmanship and the bulk of the engineering 'alive.'

[@stingray427man]

Great to see you allowing your guys to work on their own projects, when time permits. The proper tools and equipment necessary to do full restorations are not cheap. Definitely a benefit for the folks you employ.

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

I want to thank you for doing what you are, sharing your collection with this generation. Not only do you show cars that would never be seen even in a museum, but you show them driving as well as the internal workings of these amazing vehicle and explain them in a way that can create a love for them in others. We're only a few years apart, I grew up loving car's, bikes and aircraft and saw most museums and small airports in and around California, but none of them offered what you do. Thank you, not only can my brother and I enjoy your show but so can our kids and grandkids. God bless you, I pray you can continue for a lot more years.

[@volvogamer]

That Lotus Cortina looks amazing, I can clearly remember being taken out as a child in my grandad's one of these. Happy and simple times.

[@leuvenlife]

Nice of Jim to humbly thank Jay for letting him do his build there. Respect is wonderful

[@rogerbayzand4455]

So nice to see the Lotus Cortina painted, that was my dream car as a young man in the 60's, can't wait to hear the Merlin roar !

[@aserta]

These are the best. Watching cars, learning about them, it's awesome, but following guys inside the car's innards, i love it the most.

[@bonerici]

got to love what Jay is doing. There are rich people who spend there money on stupid things. When you see this you understand Jay is employing a small army of small businessmen, craftsman and tradesman fixing his cars. Even though car collecting is purely a selfish hobby he is putting a lot of americans to work when doing it that's awesome. Also that lotus at the end was the best, love it.

[@sthr2110]

Eric Taylor True although, personally, I would prefer to see that money go towards a much larger number of people who are more in need and just as deserving.

[@torchandhammer]

I think it's also about preserving and promoting a certain type of people who can do hands-on craftsmanship that otherwise might be lost. In that sense, it makes sense to see the money go to a smaller number of people. We'll need their skills when the apocalypse hits.

[@danfarrell8958]

Preserving history and making it accessible to the public like us is not selfish.

[@bobfmirvine6652]

Eric Tay

[@JDGillis]

The money Jay spends on restoring and preserving these wonderful pieces of automotive history is already being spread out to a large number of hard working people who do not work directly for Jay, and Jay Leno already contributes to many charitable organizations and foundations that have nothing to do with his automotive hobby. So worry not St Hr, Jay is already looking out for those whose need is not merely for speed.

[@Utegras]

If there where a Car Guy Nobel Prize, you would win it every year. Thanks for enriching my mondays.

[@speedracer9640]

Those were all very nice cars. My favorite was the 1966 rear wheel drive. I always enjoy watching Jay Leno videos, he really not only knows cars, but knows how to talk to people about cars. That's something hard to find. Thank you for making the video. - Mike Davis

[@MartinHoyer]

Everytime I open a Jay's youtube channel and see a new restoration blog video, I open a good beer and really enjoy these few minutes. Thanks!

[@linxMuppet]

Jay, I've said it so many times but THANK YOU...from a humble Texan I offer my sincerest appreciation...you are a national treasure and I am not speaking in hyperbole

[@adamnewman1050]

It is humbling to see Jay offer a "sanctuary" where Men (and Woman, no doubt) can exemplifie their Passion. In this current World of debauchery it's very refreshing. Thank You Mr. Leno.

[@fasmukjii.9064]

Those guys working for Jay are adorable. Seems like a bunch of grown grey boomers having the time of their working lives.

[@alspeccoffeesessions1420]

love how you know about every vehicle you have and how hands on you are with these restorations, some collector doesn't even know what vehicle they have.

[@bigselza2795]

Its great that he keeps all these rare old vehicles alive so somebody else can enjoy them down the line. Of course we all know Jay will live forever, so if you would like to own one sometime soon, don't hold your breath!!! :)

[@Screaming_Sloth]

Thanks Jay. Way to keep the old machines rolling.

[@mikecooper03]

Man that Cunningham is simply amazing, I wasn't even aware of that car before this channel. Keep up the great work Jay - it's simply a joy to watch cars be restored "right" - not with some phoney-bologna reality show deadline.

[@tmytco7664]

I think these restoration segments are some of the best of Jay Leno's garage. Also it's nice to see Jay commend his guys.

[@billjohnson7041]

I am a retired shop teacher and have many projects also but not in your league -they make me happy. Glad to see Jimmy working for you. Keep working on these and putting out updates- Thanks, Jay

[@troybond5426]

I enjoy seeing the restoration projects of rare classic cars. I look forward to these shows.

[@joshacollins84]

I agree with Jim Hall. Thank you Mr. Leno for allowing him to pursue such a fantastic project in your shop. I am really looking foward to see his Lotus Cortina complete, as well as all of the other projects. Furthermore thank you Jay Leno & the Jay Leno's Garage team, just for sharing your adventures & love affair with these interesting vehicles. I enjoy every moment. Cheers Josh C.

[@dlkline27]

The amount of information Jay carries around in his head is awesome. He must have a fantastic memory and recall ability.

[@rogergarrett1078]

I really enjoy restoration blogs the most of all your videos. Keep them coming and keep restoring our automotive history.

[@wyattoneable]

Thank you Jay and crew for letting us hang out in the shop.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

That place must be what heaven is like.

[@Marillionado]

Jay's restoring some of man kind´s most important work. Hope he keeps doing it for a long time.

[@Markle2k]

Nicely makes up for the Ferrari promo that CNBC made you do. At 16:14 , the look that says that this isn't the first time Jay decided to interrupt and talk over the guy with the details.

[@VeiRoNv2]

Markle2k FeelsBadMan

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Markle2k Right. Because Ferrari needs to advertise.

[@Markle2k]

Willy Lamb Did you enjoy the walking pace tour of Willow Springs?

[@jd-py5nm]

i love ferrari but know jay does not so i i was a little surprised when he did that episode ferrari doesn't need the support but i can see why cnbc would want an episode. but i don't understand the ferrari hate

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

It was delightful. I think I counted 435,560,584 grains of sand.

[@regsparkes6507]

The Lotus Cortina is what makes my heart beat !!! The RR Merlin is something I'd love to hear running.

[@Simonofcalifornia]

That was the fastest twenty minutes o me life. Thanks Jay!

[@deciusvarus]

Dammit Jay. I'm trying to go to bed here!

[@thomaswelcomer8443]

yup.... like so many others, I love seeing "behind the scenes" and also enjoy the guys responsible for such great work. I don't remember seeing an episode of a typical "Jay Day".... answering the IMPORTANT questions like, "Is Jay on a schedule at all times?" "How does Jay choose what area of the garage he will sweep the floor?" and of course, "How much denim is REALLY in the closet?" Thanx Jay for being such a cool caretaker. We are lucky to have you share so much with all us strangers...

[@timothysvec8568]

Thanks Jay for letting your employee do his lotus in your shop. You are showing us a facet, of who you are.

[@erikjohnson2889]

I could spend all of my time in this garage. I just love it.

[@king0cans]

One of these days I want to meet Jay. What a wealth of automotive information. That shop is amazing. Good job!

[@VelocityLabs]

I love these, do more of them!

[@bubarowe]

I really like the restoration blogs and the videos of the older stuff. Way more interesting that the modern cars. I just love seeing so many different versions of what a designer thinks a car should be. I also liked the way Jim thanked Jay for the opportunity to have the time and space etc to do the Lotus, and Jay really offhandedly side stepped the the whole compliment. It's about the cars!

[@johngoforth3797]

That Benz engine is going to be a stunner when it's done. Thanks for sharing Jay!

[@dustyrusty7956]

Jay - your restoration blogs are always interesting. I admire you for your support of your staff (e.g., Jim getting to do HIS Lotus in your shop). Please stay healthy so we can see these blogs for another 20 years!

[@terrymoore9185]

THESE TYPE OF SHOWS ARE THE BEST.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Have to admire Jay for his knowledge and passion for the subject. He firmly on the list of top ten people I would love to have a beer with.

[@JuanFernandez-zv2oz]

Thanks for keepin it PC at 10:10 Jay. Much respect from the fish-people. 🐟🐠🐡

[@bernzcaughey9147]

Thanks Jay for another behind the scenes tour. Really appreciate seeing the amount of work and care that goes into each project and what is most enjoyable is meeting your amazingly talented men who bring all their knowledge and skill to the shop. You are really blessed to have them as they are to have the opportunities thanks to you. Thank you all , love the show.

[@michaelmarks8954]

Enjoy the car/motorcycle videos but these updates are my favorites. Look forward to many more years of your videos. Thanks Mike

[@roybennett2148]

Mr. Leno, you've got the greatest box of toys. I envy you.

[@sthr2110]

Roy Bennett I used to (envy him) when I had 2 or 3 cars. Now, though, I have nearly 40 (NOT bragging or gloating!) and, honestly, can't wait to get back to 2 or 3. Guess my priorities have changed lol.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

Except that they are not really his "toys" but history, hence the museum.

[@seaglider844]

Love these blogs....Jay is doing car guys a great service...fascinating to watch. Also Jim made a point to thank Jay for letting him work on another of his dream projects....of course it also happens to be a REALLY cool car (the Lotus Cortina).

[@ronnyfurst5511]

its so cool that Jim can do his own car in the shop.... that shows he must be a good guy and a good mechanic. I always love to see all your vids. Oldtimers are pieces of the past, they had a story and a life to tell about. Thanks to all of you guys there in the shop, for this amazing work and safe those wonderfull cars.

[@v8berenguer372]

Thank you Jay (and your team), for keeping alive all of thouse BEAUTIFUL and historic works of art!

[@Chuck59ish]

On the Lotus Green, since Colin Chapman was in the post war RAF, it looks like a mix of Olive Green and Hunter Green , both colours that were used on camouflaged aircraft and vehicles of the post war era. Chapman was a scrounger, he'd use pieces from anything he could find. Looks like everything is coming along ticky-boo.

[@Chuck59ish]

Also Hethel where the Lotus is was both an American bomber base in WW2 with the 310th, 320th and 389th Bombardment Groups and after then Americans left it was home to the RAF's No. 303 Polish Squadron, so Chapman probably found left over paint from both the Americans and Polish squadrons.

[@rikkinock2562]

Lotus only moved to Hethel in late 1966 early 1967, after production of the Mk1 Lotus Cortina ceased

[@joemmams5785]

way,way back I owned and drove a Cortina...never,till now,knew it was a Lotus...exact car Leno was showing...WOW!!!

[@carmingallo100]

Jay is amazing he's keeping the spirit and history of automobiles alive with all he does.If you're a real car guy you can understand what a great thing he's doing.I hope to meet him someday. I look forward to more restoration blogs.

[@captainofindustry6625]

thank god for this channel

[@blue04mx53]

This is one of my favorite episodes. Also, it is just cool to see the size of those crank bearings.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Thank you Jay. These movies warm many hearts!

[@johnwellings3225]

love the way you care, for these old bikes Jay and the attention to detail

[@Blanchy10]

You are a true gentleman Jay. Love to see your staff getting to build their dreams too!

[@leswolstenholme4925]

Thanks for sharing the obvious immense amount of pleasure you get from restoration of some beautiful motors.

[@rogalea]

Hello Jay. Thank you for these videos. They are by far my favourite you put out. Is there any chance you could do a video on the artwork on your walls? Those huge posters are mind-blowing!

[@Epiha]

Roberto Galea yes please excellent idea, would to meet the artists and the story behind the art even if it's from an old car mag.

[@mortier9]

Jay mentioned them a couple years back. He has a graphics shop blow up old ads and inkjet print them. They really look good. You can even do this with internet image files provided they are large enough.

[@rogalea]

mortier9 do you have the link to that video?

[@ozzstars_cars]

I enjoyed the shop tour. It's good to keep those old guys busy. Keeps them from getting in trouble. haha

[@kerryrwac]

These are your best videos.I particularly like how you bring out and engage the hands on guys , showcasing their abilities . Their pride in their work shines through and their appreciation for the opportunity to build their dream cars . Hell even the Pepsi guy works for you now and Pepsi pays well lol .

[@Cheerful_Holiday_Spirits]

Jay, you are king of all kings when it comes to automobiles! Give your team nice bonuses this Christmas! They seem to be great and good at what they do! Just a reminder, if you ever need someone to work for free on the weekends, I'm your man! I live close to your shop!

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

People. I have met these guys and they have forgotten more in 1 day then I could learn in a lifetime. Its so nice to see such a preservation of history with these cars and bikes. If I wasn't so sick. Id work for Jay for a month free.Just so I could learn and absorb the wealth of information that all of these guys contribute. I can attest his shop is amazing. Its car heaven for a gear head.

[@keitht6557]

Jay. How about doing a series of videos with the guys in your shop working on the projects. You have so much talent and the resources you put into your builds is amazing. Technology, techniques, fabrication and suppliers. I hope you're recording your efforts and wisdom somehow to pass on the knowledge you have to other builders and collectors. What an impressive operation.

[@MyUsernameIsAlsoBort]

First of all, I wish you guys would do restoration blogs once a month. They're so cool! Second of all, can you PLEASE do an episode on the Owen Magnetic? We've never seen it running!

[@grizmt7779]

Don't know much about the Lotus, but I just love the paint job. I am hoping you will be keeping us up on the progress, on these great restoration blobs. Thanks for giving so many help with their projects.

[@cglawrence]

Jay, you could create your own TV channel with non stop car stuff. Restoration, paint, maintenance, all of us car nuts would watch it. You don't have to be on the shows because you are busy doing your thing, but I know there really isnt any channels that show what you and your friends do.

[@johnpagdilao6075]

I was looking forward to the Volvo update. We got the Lotus though and I have to say it's coming along rather nicely.

[@Jordendog]

Thanks again Jay. Love these updates and the education that goes along with them.

[@ewadge]

Love these restoration blogs. I can't wait to see the Lotus Cortina and Baker Electric finished. The bikes are amazing also.

[@SendingStache]

this is the best youtube channel around. especially love these restoration blogs

[@TheBlkzenki]

That lotus if freaking amazing!!