I've Made Terrible Financial Decisions! Here They Are!

I spent all my money on crappy project cars, and parts, the rest I just wasted! Why finish one project car when you could just buy another one and dig deeper into into the Project Car Hole!? I've had to get a second shop space, our bunker, and it's already crammed full of half-finished, long forgotten and definitely not roadworthy projects. Here's the whole stable of cars that I've got together, the good, the bad and the rusty. Check 'em all out because we've gotta get them done one way or another. (Ok, the Demon is great but it's been mostly downhill from there!).
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[@conradcrawford1384]

I really enjoy all your stuff and am STOKED you're going to do a project with VGG!

[@bgee461]

VGG is premium content for sure 👍💎

[@MichaelSPalmer]

I'd personally love to see the Cuda finished up inside and out -- suspension, body, and interior that would turn it back into the dreamcar you originally envisioned before the realities of production spoiled things.

[@NobleHays]

I've always been intrigued by the original idea of the fishtail as a street/drift car. I feel its too unique not to finish.

[@user-sq6nu3rv1m]

I agree, it's way too nice to stay as a rarely driven track weapon. It'd be great to see you sort out the suspension gremlins too.

[@BarbalinardoInnovations]

So glad you’re bringing the Cutlass back, can’t wait to see what you end up doing with it!

[@StayTunedTA]

Ha! You literally work here.

[@stephenbittinger6693]

@@StayTunedTA I know where there’s a way better 240 to swap that sr20 in. It’s in st thomas pa

[@hugieflhr03]

If Tony does pull the 455 engine for something else, make sure he drops that 455 in a pick up or blazer.

[@mechajunk5856]

Honestly, I'd go with the lowest hanging fruit, probably the olds. A win is a win, and it'll build momentum for the rest. I'd ship off the bmw, do a simple swap on a rx8 and get seat time, leave the S13 in the corner full of desiccant packs and collect parts slowly (or wait for the market to appreciate even more), get the 86 going for some crossover youtube stuff (flex those driving skills), make a master plan on how you want the cuda to really be, and work out the lotus and demon when you are looking for a change.

[@branchandfoundry560]

Took the words out of my mouth. Momentum is a powerful tool. Knock out the quickest/simplest wins first--even if they're not super sexy--and build from there. EDIT: And yeah, ditch the Beemer. It's s hit pile momentum killer/detractor.

[@magnusshawn4698]

I’d love to see that Camry powered FRS do the hill climb. That would be amazing.

[@donparker1823]

Great show Tony. I'd get rid of that Nissan rust pile ASAP. Yank the engine and sell that with all the parts you have for it but yikes, don't work on it.

[@branchandfoundry560]

For sure. Sell...to a scrap yard? I mean 240s are cool. But that 240 is toast. Write dow that loss and move on. Otherwise it'll suck the life out of your program.

[@markkuntz3228]

I love the Demon! Chase down the gremlins an enjoy it. The olds cutlass would be an awesome build series to watch.

[@benanokhov]

+1 for a Demon road trip!

[@daveditcher4059]

Lots of love being thrown your way about these cars. Since I am much older, and possibly wiser, here is my take. Too many cars that need work to make them drivable. Ditch the 240SX, the Lotus, the BMW, and the Olds. Funny you didn’t even mention your 911 or Firebird. Finish the ‘Cuda and you have a drift car for the street. Revive the Scion and you have an all out race car. You have the Demon to satisfy that old school muscle car itch. In your line of work, which we all love you for, there will always be new projects presenting themselves…….and hardly any of them get finished. Keep up the good work.

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

Tony I would love to see you and some of the old gang go down to The Freedom Factory and show Cleetus and the boys how drifting is supposed to be done ! That would be awesome 👌

[@branchandfoundry560]

Hell yeah, I second that! No question. That's a win all day long.

[@petecarter3568]

@@branchandfoundry560 P

[@bluesfan4life_945]

I'd get the Cutlass going 1st , for the guy that unfortunately didn't get to see it finished. Then I would wake the Demon up .

[@cwbr34]

Hey Tony, IMHO fastest way to get your DRIFT ON could be 1. Sell the BMW 2. Sell the 240 3. Buy Copper Boggetti's ls swapped 240 You guy collaborate a couple vids together and we get to watch! Triple WIN 🏆 Just saying! ✌️

[@Axial_Andrew]

Hell yeah, Tony!!! Stay Tuned and V.G.G. 👍👍👍

[@StayTunedTA]

I'm STOKED and it's such a cool car!

[@willpidgeone6325]

@@StayTunedTA el camino? Ranchero?

[@rickfinsta2951]

Love that Cutlass. As long as you keep it Olds-powered I'll watch all the content you care to post about it!

[@Luminaring]

Maybe it needs an E-bay turbo?

[@84hurstoldsdude77]

Yes Real Olds Power KEEP YOUR Olds all Olds

[@HOMEWORK4.0]

Yes! Please, don't LS swap it!

[@invictusbp1prop143]

@@HOMEWORK4.0 Don't even speak that blasphemy...

[@bentate651]

I can't wait to see what you've got in store with VGG. I always look forward to your videos! Keep it up Tony!

[@_Dave_S]

Thanks for the tour Tony! The Cutlass is awesome! I'm a Pontiac guy, but like you, I like all the different makes in this body style. Looks like you have a very solid starting point! And a collaboration with VGG?? I can't wait to see what you and Derek get yourselves into there!

[@1967davethewave]

Back in '82, when I was 15, I bought a '71 Demon 340/4 speed. It was black with a black interior. $400 bucks!!! I already had a '69 Charger I was working on. My dad got mad at me about something a couple of years later and sold the car to someone for an undisclosed amount and he kept the money. He sold my Charger a couple of years after that and I also had a '69 Charger R/T that was just setting at his place along with a '69 Roadrunner. He sent both of them to the junkyard while I was 1700 miles away at college. He was such a great guy.

[@robertwells6454]

Tony I am really enjoying the content that You have decided to make. 🤟😎

[@StayTunedTA]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@jesusluna1377]

Just be you're self that's the people like originality and the way you make things happen,i follow you from Motor trend.my family and I we enjoy your channel thanks.

[@Im.Richard]

Love the Cutlass. Need more of that please

[@elkechance2184]

1971 Cutlass Lime Green with a Dark Green Vinyl top and Lime interior. Bought and sold for $500 back in the early 80s. Hated it back them, have missed it ever since (looking for a nice one all the time). Good luck with your 1970!!

[@adamtaylor6829]

Cutlass, I'm biased owning A 69 myself, would be good to see some BOP appreciation And people love a story to go with there car. Keep up the good work Tony

[@StayTunedTA]

I love that thing. I think we gotta hammer on it soon!

[@onwplay0000]

The car that’s covered I think is a road runner, 1968. Fix the no steering bmw and sell it off for cash to build the lotus for the show, cause no one does that but everyone will love it. It’s really cool to see the projects come together that makes me keep coming back for more. Especially love the engine tech stuff

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

I’m so glad you invested in audio my dude! Looks and sounds great

[@340Demon]

Demon and Cutlass - Quick but quality repairs and just enjoy the hell out of them with the family. 328 - You don’t want it, and you want an RX8. Chris Rudnik is trying to thin his fleet, has a really nice RX8 and is ate up with BMWs and drifting…you see where I’m going? Lotus - Very cool car, but I don’t think it’s too rare/valuable to mod. Maybe a K series swap? Cuda - This is the dream car. I think you and the car have enough of a following that companies would step up and sponsor/donate parts. I’d make a list of what you want it to be, start making some phone calls and go from there. It deserves to be a long term project done exactly how you’ve always pictured it. 240 - Throw it in the woods. Scion - Exactly as you said. Basic maintenance, then try whatever wild ideas pop into your head with it. The variety of your fleet is awesome, and Automotive A.D.D. needs an awareness month.

[@mattrodgers4878]

Love the Mopar stuff!! As a longtime Olds fanatic, obviously the Olds is the cream of the crop when it comes to the project cars!!! Swap in a 455, 4L80 trans, do some simple cheap suspension/brake upgrades, and have fun. Just don’t swap in a LS engine!!!! Ain’t no feelin like Oldsmobilin!!!!

[@jacobmoses3712]

Here's an impartial way to decide what to work on. Assign each car a number and throw a die (or dice) and whichever car wins, that's the one you work on. If you have more than 6 cars, a gaming die (like Dungeons and Dragons) would work

[@mikecook2788]

You should swap the SR20 into the Esprit. That car would be awesome!

[@lukeofearth1036]

Ditch the 240, give the motor to Finnegan for his Toyota mini truck and finish that Cutlass. Any video with those old Mopars would also be great.

[@lestaylor3641]

Great video T/A. I do watch Vice grip garage and Derek is a great guy. I believe the car undercover to be another roadkill car. He has the vanishing paint challenger. The name escapes. Im not sure if it still has the hellcat motor in it tho. But thats my thought. The cutlass is very cool and i would love to see a monster motor in it while we are still producing gasoline. Your cuda would be my choice to get for me. ✌👍

[@drax333]

I believe you are thinking of the General Mayhem Charger. I really doubt it's that particular car since they just got done switching it back to old school 440 power recently and Freiburger is in love with it. However, my first thought on seeing this car was 68 Charger so I don't think you are too far off.

[@nowayjose596]

@@drax333 Yeah, with that squared off rear it's gotta be a Charger.

[@lestaylor3641]

@@drax333 I believe you are correct. Done on Roadkill garage. Motorhomes bad mayhem gooder. 😁✌

[@MH-rb7lp]

My comments: Cuda - replace the front suspension with some bolt in stuff, quick fix. Finish the interior and wiring and make it the car you are thinking about. BMW - Sell it 240 - part it out and put the good parts in a better donor (of some type) and make a true JDM drift car you love Lotus - spend some quality time to repair the car basically back to stock. Maybe put EFI on it with some good brakes and then drive it Scion - pick a plan and work towards that (hill climb, drift or whatever) Demon - pull the steering box and send it to Firm Feel and get their stage 3 rebuild. Pull the pan and sort that out (probably the rear seal) I'd do the Scion first followed by the Demon, then the Cuda, then the Lotus and then whatever comes from the BMW/240 deal.

[@kisaac6933]

Love watching all of your projects, but stoked for some Olds stuff!!

[@Luhkewarm]

The Cuda is a dream car. Throw the kitchen sink at it. The demon should be your version of Lucky’s Chevhell. Daily it and just keep it nice enough to drive daily. The 240 looks like a money pit. The cutlass would be a great car for the channel. No one seems to make content about finish work and actually documents it.

[@nukedathlonman]

Love them all - I think you need to make a plan so you can tackle them all and get them where you want them to be. :-)

[@madmaxington]

Tony you sunova... You are living my dream. Got a little cash in your pocket and went and bought every whim car that popped up in your head... the exact thing I would do. I would love to be in your position!! Have to say though, you may want to thin the herd... Too many projects usually means not enough drivers. Regardless of what you do, please keep posting and growing the channel, the content is getting better and better.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

Awesome toy box Tony…love them all for different reasons. Personally I’d kick the BMW and 240 to the curb and focus your time and money on the Cuda and Olds. Can’t wait to see the collaboration between yourself and that Vice Grip Garage fella…love your presentation style! Looking forward to congratulating you when you hit a million subs.

[@badledgend1172]

Here's my two cents on the list: *Cutlass:* put it back together with what you have and see where it goes. *Cuda:* GET THAT ISH FINISHED. *BMW:* ditch it. *240:* pull the drivetrain, ditch the rustbucket. *Lotus:* get it running, drive it. If you love it, put the SR motor from the 240 into it. Otherwise, get it the hell out of that shop. Crap cars, hard to get parts. *Scion:* DEW IT. *Demon:* get her buttoned up and going!

[@garbageday99]

The cutlass is a good example of the tragedy of "ill finish it one day"

[@morganleblanc730]

I had a 71 Cutlass in College and I loved that car. So many memories. So excited that you are doing the cutlass.

[@TheSlickster0]

The Cutlass definitely deserves the right treatment. Get ahold of Dick Miller or Mark Remmel and that small block will happily make 500+ hp N/A!

[@invictusbp1prop143]

Love it. My first car was a 72 Cutlass. Had 60k miles on the Rocket 350 w Rochester 2v and Turbo 350. Column shift, bench seat. Promptly trashed the 350 and replaced it with a 403. Ran headers into just enough exhaust pipe to leave the turbo glass packs dumping out directly under the front seats. Shredded lots of Road Huggers with that thing. Ran like a scalded ass ape. ...til I got t-boned by an old carolla or something, full of drunk dudes that ran a light. Cops said they were probably going close to 60. All I have left is a Polaroid of it before I pulled the motor and the parts that were still good. Still makes me sad.

[@colintoth6736]

Super Excited about the Olds!! Bas ass car! Super cool you have alot to put it together. If you're gonna do the paint and body, it needs the Ram Air Hood. Super iconic and cool, one of my all time favorites! Get after it Tony!

[@mikelaumaillier9271]

Like all the cars but at the top of the list, for me, would be the three vintage "muscle" cars. To get your projects done, make a "To Do" list for each cars. Then start with the one with the shortest list and go from there. I remember the 'Cuda when you got it ready for the show. That was quite a project !! Thanks for all the videos. Best Regards - Mike

[@guamtoecutter2113]

Lotus = Lots of trouble, usually serious! Colin Chapmans mantra was "Simplify and add lightness" When they work they are awesome but build quality was poor. Also note the Morris Marina door handles!! Big love from the UK.

[@jfs6545]

The Olds is a keeper. Don't see enough of those! I know the 72 Cuda is a bondo queen, and it was rushed for SEMA, but you have to keep it, man. It's branding. You can do insane stuff with it and not worry, which wouldn't be true of a straight resto grade one. Heard of VGG? Um...yeah. VGG is always a quality production, he is awesome. I would lean into that project for sure. Can't wait for the upcoming episodes.

[@keithalbrecht4785]

That Dodge Demon takes me back to when I was in High School. I hung around a guy he had a 72' Demon black, 60-15's tires on the back. he had a 360 in his, I don't be leave it was the one that came in it, But it ripped! It would lay some rubber down!!! It be very cool to see your back out on the street!!!

[@marcosathens8140]

Whatever you do, KEEP that 340 DEMON. I used to have a 1971 340 Duster, 4 speed. Wish I still had it. Keep it stock, That will keep the "wow factor" it will be worth more.

[@roywhitman7109]

The Demon's a keeper! I've had mine since 1973, Jr HS vehicle! 340 4spd, also! Your drift race car! The videos looked frightening! The Cutlass is sweet! Used to race a 442 back in the 70's at a Sunoco station I worked at! The Cuda! Keep improving on it! Maybe find a new home for the engine in your rust bucket! The tiny car, well, you're choice!🙄 I'm guessing B body Mopar under the tarp! Best of luck with all of your projects!!👍

[@theautorefinery]

Lookin super forward to your 70 cutlass project. I have a ‘70 as well!! And it’s my release when I have free time. They are by far the best of the muscle car era I agree. Growing up in the engine bay of my brothers ‘69 w31 sparked my love for oldsmobile over 20 yrs ago.

[@teddyjones8027]

Out of all the Dodge, Chevrolet, Buicks, Pontiacs, Fords I've owned I am a straight up freak for Demons and Dusters and my vote is for the DEMON !!!! Thank you for sharing and please keep em coming. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE.

[@joeb8476]

I will give you 68 years of experience, When they say you can't go back thar's not true. But what is true it's never the same! #2 Too many projects means no projects get done!! Great Job on HRG.👍Big Fan.

[@colintoth6736]

The cuda is by far one of the coolest cars you own. Id love to see some real flares, color matched engine bay, fix the front suspension and put a real dash and some carpet in it.

[@garylankford9306]

I agree, the Fishtail is now a legend.

[@isaaccan3155]

Looking forward to the VGG collaboration

[@button-puncher]

1A Batteryminder trickle chargers. Northern Tool has them. Get one for each. Lead acid and AGM batteries can trickle charge for years. They will be ready whenever you need them. As for the cars, close your eyes and pick one. That are all awesome. EXCEPT for the 240. Yank the drivetrain and push it off a cliff. There's wet cardboard boxes with more structural integrity.

[@Eero_V]

Tony, love your channel! If I were you, I'd ditch the 240, you need dozens of work hours with the rust repairs alone before you can start modifying it... And will it ever be as cool as the 'Cuda? Nope! I'd spend that time making the 'Cuda perfect, and then you need to show us some sideways action! 🤘 Absolutely loving the Demon too, and the Olds is a sweet project also, would be fun to see you finish it.

[@paulsmith9341]

I went cruising in my mom's 69 Olds. Green on green with a black vinyl roof. We'd burn through a tank of gas @buck a gallon. Seats 6 comfortably!

[@ToddDavey]

A. Sell/part out the Nissan and BMW B. Get the FD car to some hill climbs C. Fix the Cuda front suspension D. Fix the Demon E. While doing all that other stuff buy Wentworth tools and make Mr Chapman proud

[@Mick_A_Knuckle]

Liking your channel lots Tony! Here's my list: Olds: Keep it for sure, classic muscle. Cuda: Absolutely keep, great looking car. BMW: Toss it. 240SX: Sell it for good money to someone who really wants a 240SX. Lotus: Absolutely keep, such a cool car. Why not pull the SR20 out of the 240SX and transplant it? Scion: Well that's a keeper, obviously! Demon: Another keeper, naturally. Numbers matching 4-speed car!

[@StayTunedTA]

I think you might be right on, except the Lotus needs an easier mid-engine swap. They are out there.

[@telecasterfool1773]

If you don't want to work on it - send it. Pull the motor on the 240, get rid of the rusty roller, then wait until you find a nice 240 with a blown motor. I want to see you working on something you're excited about.

[@StayTunedTA]

Really, that is actually a great idea. I don't want to turn wrench one on that thing. I could store that motor and parts pretty easily.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Here's my take, for what it's worth: Move the 240 and that BMW down the road. Finish the Cuda suspension and interior. Needs a dash badly. Love that Cutlass! It does have potential. Sure, get it running, then go for upgrades to the drivetrain. Those Olds motors are not that great. I would go for a stroker smallblock Chevy or an LS. For sure ditch that TH 350 ASAP! They suck balls! But for real. Get it up and running first with what you have. It would be cool. It would also be cool to see that Lotus get up and running. Maybe you will decide it's not for you, but if it's running and driving decently it will be worth a lot more money to some collector if you decide to sell it than what it is now. That's crazy that you hit your head on the roof. You aren't a real big guy either. WOW! I bet it would be a fun car to blast around in though. I would get new wheels for it. Magnesium that is cracking is not something you would want to depend on. Just saying. That FRS is bad ass! There is your drift car that you can take out when you get the urge. Can't get no better than that! Love the Demon! Looks like a few little minor fixes and it's back on the road. Why not go for that? You might need a quick win. There you go! A couple of quick fixes and you are on the road reeking havoc! ;-) Can't wait for the content Man! I have to say, you are one Cat who can drive the tires off of anything! You are seriously one hell of a wheel man! Love your channel!

[@basilcarroll9729]

Olds motors are awesome!

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

TONY!!! Brother, turn that Scion into a grip car and do hillclimbs… that car is a great platform and is already built. Do it!!!!

[@HMXDave]

Good stuff TA! My first car was a 72 Duster 340. Turned it into a Pro-street deal in the 80's before the term Pro-street was a thing. I remember having to ride my bike in the winter (Canadian guy eh) because my only car had slicks and a roll cage. Hahah. I sold it in the early 2000's and wish I could find it. Went to a fella in the Indianapolis area.....I heard he was a pilot and had a disability with one of his hands or arms. If that car is around I'd love to find it....

[@jeffreyurbain9604]

I live in Lansing where the cutlass was made and I see these things everywhere I even pass three of them on my way to work every day. I would love to see you get that thing on the road and just be a dependable cruiser something you could get in any day and just drive down the street and have a little fun. Same with the demon if that’s all it needs is a oil pan and a steering box something else you could just take out and cruise on a random weeknight

[@teddyjones8027]

Thank you for sharing, I'm all about the DEMON !!!!

[@stephennadworny8401]

Thanks for going through your collection with us, Tony. Personally, I'd like to see work done on the Olds, Cuda, or Demon. The mystery car from Derek sounds cool too. Keep up the great content!

[@jonstapleton76]

Can't wait to see you and Derek teaming up!

[@anthonykoulis5498]

My dad had a 68 cutlas before he had me and my brothers. Same motor as you have and was told to be the fastest car out there at the time (it got stolen, long story). It was also red, so Id LOVE to see that thing rip!

[@mopar53astarrr]

As a guy who’s owned an RX8 for many years I say do it! Butttt, try and stick it out with the renesis for as long as it allows. While it is an unreliable pain in the ass, 9500 rpm is an adrenaline rush even with only 250hp. The platform in stock form is down right impressive, like a street legal go kart. I had a hard time finding the limits at first. The car just does what you ask. But, after the renesis says adios, swap it.

[@geoffreynilson5140]

Def. get the Demon fully sorted, seems pretty simple with off-the-shelf parts, then do the same to the 'Cuda, again because it would require minimum Time and $$$.

[@andrewapperson6722]

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with this problem!! I have an 88 s-10 w/a 2.8 that is probably going to get a sr20det. Pull yours, and put it in the rx8.

[@danmyers9372]

I owned a 1972 Cutlass back in the late ‘70’s. TBH it’s the only GM product I have ever owned. I need a cruiser after totaling my second built up car sending me into the state pool for insurance (I was under 25). The car was slow (350 auto) but it was good looking and very comfortable to drive.

[@joshuaelizabethfoster6276]

Those magnesium rims need heat, rather then welding. Brazing is way more stable, as you noticed, magnesium is used in underwater welding rods and a main ingredient in thermite. So at any rate if it catches on fire it won't go out when snuffed of oxygen. But, Brazing uses heat rather then flame, works in place of welding on lots of heat sensitive metals like magnesium, aluminum and like such.

[@jamiemullen8772]

Cuda needs love. Such an icon.

[@LucoreAuto]

Ohhhh brother that Lotus... if you truly want a project that will cost you your soul... that's it. They CAN be great but... ugh Our vote Project 1 : Cutlass!

[@Ozarkprepper643]

We all got to have our projects, even the ones will never get to. Besides the bone yard under the trees I have a barn full of cars. It's not so much the wasted money in buying. I've never paid much for a car and won't buy new. What bothers me is some of the vehicles I practically gave away in the past. Perhaps none hurts more than the 57 Thunderbird, 64 Lincoln, and 68 Newport conv. 70 Opel GT.😒 And I wish I would have kept at least one of the Falcon rancheros. Two of my vehicles that draw a lot of attention when they're out are the 75 Celica ST Coupe 40 over, ported head, larger valves, cam, offy dual port, with Weber. and the 76 Celica GT lift back with a 383 Stroker. The worst Money Pit I had was a V8 Vega wagon I drag raced. The vehicle that had the most different configurations. 76 Hilux. It started life out as a work truck for my farrier business. Then it was then a street truck with M5015 stuffed under fiberglass fender flares and spoiler like the '70s Vans had. It became a desert racer. and then ran the mud circuit for a few years until there was nothing left of it. Lol ( except the original 20R) which lived on in a 80 4x4. And now in a buggy. Just finished the 43 Willys. It received a new frame, suspension and engine rebuild. Started working on the 61 F150. with its 289 and Granny four speed.

[@chevelleranch7481]

I love the Demon! I would love to own one. Most guys want any other Mopar model like a cuda or road runner...but I have always liked the Demons and 70 Dusters.

[@DejonColeman94]

Sick Collection and Vice grip collab 💪🏾

[@79tazman]

1969 Olds 442 is my favorite Olds I love the taillights on them. I have a olds Rocket 350 with automatic trans that came out of my old mans 1973 Olds that he pulled before he junked the car because the car was rotted but the engine ran strong

[@claymillican25]

Essentially I love all the car but essentially though I really love the Mopars !!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks bud! Yeah, I like the Mopars too.

[@kboldin]

For me, its not about the make and model, its the journey. What each car needs and why. What happens after its fixed. Its like the Cutlass, after its up and running taking it back to the widow so she can see her husbands dream didn't die. The Lotus, your dream come true and what was good and what was the disappointment? The BMW and drifting with you buddies! Its the story that binds!

[@StayTunedTA]

You are totally right, I love learning (and telling) the stories behind all these cars. Most of them are near 50 years old, so there's always a good story.

[@stephenflowers8516]

I had a 70 Cutlass, Red with a white painted top with white interior factory cold air package 350 Rocket. Great car. 40 years Long gone unfortunately .

[@JyveKilla]

you suffer the same issue as my dad, fully keen then get mentally stuck on something and cant stand going near it anymore. that lotus is an easy deal, rebuild those carbs and forget the webers, send it to a trimmer and just say make it nice inside respecting originality and just throw some period suitable wheels on it for now. the cheap drift bmw, just fix the front end and you'll be happy, dont overthink it

[@badassbuick86]

Love the love for the 68-72 Oldsmobile. I have a 1972 Olds with a LC2 Grand National swap. It's an amazingly easy, and fast swap.

[@Hotrodder11000]

I'm not a mopar guy, but I think the Fishtail is one of the coolest projects ever and your story with the Demon is so damn cool too!

[@MayheM_72]

2 words: that Cutlass! Also, I always loved the Lotus Esprit, but since I wear a size 13 shoe, I guess I could never drive that car.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

There has to be a medical term for car addiction, hot rodder is the only name that comes to mind,but there is no cure and if there is one I don’t want it, just need more time and money to finish my cars properly before I leave this earth. Love the video.

[@harrysatin5110]

GTX or Roadrunner? Vice Grip is awesome! Can’t wait to see. You guys should go live one night, the fans would totally get a kick out of it!

[@garylankford9306]

I had a 70 Cuda with a 383. The oem suspension was a death challenge straight from the factory. I had to sell it, it was a Michigan car and everything below the door handles was pinholed.

[@travislivengood2744]

Man. I grew up in 68-72 Cutlasses. I wish you could still get into a decent one for a reasonable cost. Those days are far too long gone sadly. Please leave it the burbly Olds motor in it. Maybe throw a 3rd pedal in it and make it a fun cruiser.

[@mattt1670]

I'd really like to see you build an RX8. Ditch the BMW, but if you score an RX8 please keep it a rotary! Not the Renesis, but a REW would be badass!

[@reddragon6613]

I love that Olds Cutlass, ESSENTIAL as well as the Lotus.

[@randyhoepker5528]

My favorites out of your cars are Demon, Cuda and Cutlas. Those interest me the most. Cut out the rust on the drivers quarter on the Demon. She deserves better! Lol . I had a new 74 Dart Sport with same split bench interior as yours, but with the 318-3 on the floor. Unfortunately she didn’t have many guts compared to the automatic 318 cars I owned in the 70s. They were pretty quick compared to other post 1971 small blocks I street raced.

[@Rattlecanjeff]

Hmmm…choose between working on a rusty 240 or an English Lotus? I think they go to the back of the line! Short putts are the Demon, and to a little lessor degree, the Cuda , bimmer and Cutlass.

[@rkirschner7175]

The Oldsmobile and Demon are sweet.

[@BucketIndeed]

I'd probably sell the 240; I don't think you'll ever be able to turn it into a car you're really happy with, at least compared to the rest of your garage. You could probably turn what you get out of it into an RX-8, depending on the market. I might part out the BMW; if the internals are sound, and I think they have that reputation, it would make an interesting swap candidate for the potential RX-8 mentioned above. At any rate, grab the project that grabs you and dive into it, but keep the Demon close by so you can switch to and finish it when the other project starts kicking your teeth in.

[@StayTunedTA]

I like it! I really can’t decide but I want to be building stuff that I’m excited about! Demon isn’t going anywhere, ever.

[@BucketIndeed]

@@StayTunedTA Yeah, seems like every car channel has a project trying to find or recreate the car they wish they'd never sold. Must be nice to be on the other side of that coin. At any rate, I'm here for it; based on the rest of your cars, I'm sure if you think it's cool it'll be fun to watch! 👍 edit: And VGG! That's going to be a fun one!

[@StayTunedTA]

@@BucketIndeed When I was a kid shopping for my first car (the Demon) I talked to so many guys who wished they never sold their first car, or some old muscle car they had, so I decided I would never sell that thing, if at all possible.

[@harrysatin5110]

Keep up the great work, really I think the ‘68 ‘69 Cutlass S or 442 are thee best looking A bodies of all time. Second is a 69 Buick Skylark with the side skirts on the quarter panels. Number three is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454.

[@aarongrattafiori617]

Get the lotus running and driving! That will be a weird adventure and you plus the audience can learn some new things? OR cutlass rebuild... OR LS swap the BMW?

[@jdwise1279]

I admit I`m biased! Build the Olds first. I had a `68 convertible and a `70 Cutlass S with the 310 horse 350. Both were great. That Cuda looks like a great project too!

[@clank4442]

I want to see you fix up that Lotus. It will take less time than the Cutlass and be equally rewarding, plus when was the last time anyone saw a exotic car being fixed up by someone down to earth? Either or I can't wait to see whats next.

[@ZeGermanHam]

I'm mostly interested in the Firebird (not shown in this video), but I'd also like to see something happen with the Lotus and the Cutlass. If you're looking to thin the herd, I'd drop the 240 (too rusty).

[@MrALTRD8]

Axe the BM, go all in on that Olds, would be a great build up for the channel that’s not just some LS deal. Super cool if done well