Mullet El Camino Build Episode 29! Seriously....a HOOD?????!!

[@CleetusM]

I dreaded the day this happened... 😂😂

[@Cheezn4urdreams]

IKR.... I cringed when I heard there was a hood involved!

[@kevhans1]

Kev did some good work, love the hood

[@joethebarber1]

It was gonna have to happen. If you want to go faster you can't keep fighting aerodynamics, dude

[@Aeroswine1776]

You may gain a thousandth or three 🇺🇸 🦅

[@willied7759]

Adulting is hard lol things we have to do to grow and mature and go on to bigger and badder things.

[@markduncan5314]

I really enjoy the fact that when something goes wrong, there is never an excuse. Just an explanation of what happened and what the plan is to fix it. It's great, and says a lot about the KRS team.

[@timjackson6941]

Yess. Its so professional.

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

“A lot of you guys are here for mullet” maybe true initially but you’re the man Kevin, I think we are all invested in whatever y’all do down there now at KSR

[@Knotaro_bot]

Absolutely right

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Facts

[@bradd5112]

Yes, lets talk about that pickup in the background!

[@danielfmyers]

Agree. Anyone with a little engineering curiosity is loving this channel.

[@AidanLynch208]

@@danielfmyers as a recent engineering grad, i can confirm this!!!! Kevin makes me wish i went electrical engineering instead of mechanical lol

[@trrrewr]

Kevin win's the Freedom 500, builds a drag-week car, AND puts a hood on a Cleetus car. Is there anything this man can't do??

[@Physhi]

Not to mention he was banned from competing in the go-carts group because he won all of that as well!

[@shaunmilor]

not to mention tuning Finnegans Game over! Boat hit 130! he was ripping good job Kevin!

[@crunks420]

AND tuned Finnegan's jet boat so it starts properly.

[@bartrd50mx79]

Sleep a full night

[@SloppyMechanics]

looking tired Kevin, hope you get some rest before all that driving

[@KG-ed9eq]

Maybe one day you and Jamie could do a raceweek as well!

[@JamesEsau]

@@KG-ed9eq He did take the dale truck on race week 2.0 last summer

[@mattio79]

He took PFI Speed's Brent... Kevin ended up getting that rest.

[@KG-ed9eq]

@@mattio79 @james I was talking about Matt (the guy who commented) and Jamie Happel doing a raceweek.

[@roadglide128]

Ya know a couple years ago his mentions of going home to his girls after long days to be a dad would never even strike me. Now I have a 2 year old and making sure I'm home to do those things even after giving work my all. That is why Kevin will always come out the real man in my personal opinion. Class act of a human🤘

[@spedward8609]

I feel like the hood is going to tie this thing all together

[@jmalin1975]

Until cleeter has to do something under it the first time when Kevin isnt around lol

[@triplehfarmsllc7348]

Yes sir if only we couldn’t see the turbos it would be so much better

[@rexsterlingbuchanan2929]

Lebowskis rug........ I hope no one steals the hood..... It really tied the car together.....

[@alreed2434]

@@triplehfarmsllc7348 I was hoping that they would be under it but not my car. Would be interesting to know the et / trap speed difference of it. I have to imagine there would be some difference.

[@spedward8609]

@Joe Smith I think once he cuts out in front of the turbos it should look better

[@Thefabforums]

Looks awesome !

[@obd1tuner1]

It's Friday fool!

[@anthonyjones657]

He does some amazing work doesn't he

[@alexseychell1298]

Such a perfectionist!!

[@jurisklavins2578]

I'm glad you recovered the stolen hood - probably had to wrestle it away from the 'perp' 😂

[@Hacob_R]

The fitment of that hood having the turbos literally pop out is incredible. It looks amazing, hope you’re really proud of your work. Awesome to hear you’re always making time for family stuff, too. Kevin does it all, making it look easy. The guys you’ve got helping you know do amazing stuff too. You’ve got a good crew hope they know it.

[@khabaaustralia]

I wonder what the hood ornament above the grill is going to be? Hopefully it's a Bald Eagle 🦅, although could be a Giraffe 🦒

[@pedropereira8183]

Bald eagle with a mullet

[@toolshed1979]

SUCH a great point!

[@zachaliles]

A bald giraffe.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

A giraffe with a mullet

[@thatjacksondude858]

@@pedropereira8183 bald eagle with a mullet AND a pair of Heatwaves

[@kylegilbert1570]

Love the detail in the work. I wish every mechanic/ fabricator was as devoted to perfection as you ! Ole Cleeter is a lucky man

[@wowguy3562]

I love how Kevin needs to remind us that there will be a time-lapse segment, as most of us would just figure that was the shops normal working speed

[@bandie3481]

Brilliant xD

[@drewpoter8240]

Finnegan gave you a shout-out on his channel for tuning his jet boat to start better

[@donwilbanks2226]

KSR: When anything less than perfection is not an option.

[@RiotBadger]

Mullet brought me here, the quality work, the methodical problem solving and attention to detail makes me stay. Inspiring!

[@HiddenFlameGuardian]

Not going anywhere, Kev! Came for the Mullet, stayed for the artistry. I learn a lot from your videos. It's a real pleasure to see people that are the best at what they do, do what they do. You're a legend, boss!

[@Bobby_Andrews]

"I don't know how long its going to stay on there, but its on there right now" HAHA

[@jamiemullen8772]

Stainless surrounds for both turbos on that hood would help keep it pretty. Heat from the turbo and exhaust is going to burn that hood up around those areas.

[@martindinner3621]

Solid idea.

[@iknklst]

It would add to the looks of the car, like the streaks coming from the Merlin exhaust stacks left on the engine cowling and the streaks left by the machine guns firing streaming back across the wing of a P-51 Mustang.

[@mikeeslinger4200]

Kevin. Even after mullet, I will still be here watching your videos!

[@HeritageDatsunRacingAustralia]

I reckon you’re right about scalloping out the hood a little bit to flow more air. Function > form. Could even make a little alloy half radius bit under the scalloped area to help with directing into the turbo

[@alexmushroomfloki]

Exactly where I went too!!! Yes yes pleaaaase

[@STimedic1]

Scalloped, formed and riveted thin metal ducts would look cool as hell! I'm mildly concerned about some form of heat shielding around the turbine sides and downpipe to keep the hood from deforming or paint flaking away though!

[@xXDeltaXxwhotookit]

I'm sure that'd be his plan if he had time... maybe even the same for over the exhausts

[@drewwilliams1337]

Exactly what I was thinking, the half-radius would make it perfect.

[@nibbsie7875]

Half radius intake pipe cut on the angle

[@syzfilms]

50 years in the automotive business. This is a shop I wish I could have worked for. I look forward to what you build next.

[@rotn50]

Shoutout from Australia mate, love your work.

[@khabaaustralia]

A

[@jimlstheworldyewww7516]

hes making Kevin’s great again

[@tomanycooks]

shout out from sunny coast

[@Eric_4D]

Same , from Wollongong, about an hour south of Sydney... where you from?.. 🇦🇺🇦🇺 👍✅

[@HARDCORE7679]

🇦🇺 Yes mate! QLD!

[@photodave219]

Kevin, You are the prime example of “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” Seriously, you’re giving us all a serious education on everything that goes into building a winning race car.

[@Roestikrokette]

working a 16 hour day, coming home, tired.... looking in to youtube, ooh new KSR video, i have to look it first, then sleep! :D

[@briantruck2284]

😆🤣🤟

[@briantruck2284]

It sure helps relax

[@nibbsie7875]

May need some stainless heat shielding around turbos, or cleet will be pulling it off! Add in the half radius with a slice off intake tube. All in polised stainless would be ideal but matt black would look just as good. Love your work!

[@andylewis7360]

I was wondering how you were going to get those holes exactly the right shapes in exactly the right positions, Kev. Felt sure you had some Uber-smart trick method and in the end it was just a case of methodically measure three times and work your way down to perfection. No Cardboard Aided Design - Just a craftsman’s eye and patience. Good job, mate. You must have been dreading that! I’d need a lie down after that! LOL

[@southernpride9557]

I am never disappointed in your level of Perfection . I will continue to be a Follower of KSR . Continue to be a Family man . They will appreciate it more than you know . The front view of Mullet Awesome . 😁

[@tony21227]

WOW! The car looks soooooo good with the hood. Cleetus has to keep it!

[@noahh7584]

We'll always be here for ya buddy, you built a whole car for cleeter. We're forever in your dept.

[@Rostol]

Dude, this beauty of a beast... never thought i could be this proud about a guy I never met, making a car for a competition I was never that much into... but bro. this car ... probably know this car in more detail than any car I ever drove. saw the runs, smooth as silk. way to go.

[@brockkickass8927]

I’m a lifer on this channel now Kevin. Mullet brought me here. The build quality and performance will keep me here for good.

[@QuantumLeap83]

I LOVE the way that hood looks. Hope they leave it on.

[@JohnnyVegas66]

True Craftsman right there!!!! Most importantly Good father needs to get home and tuck his chirens in!!!! Keep killing it bro 😎

[@TheCow1000]

Glad to see you guys caught that Hooligan who stole the hood!

[@noname-jr1vo]

Remember kids. Fiberglass by itself is a non flammable insulator. But the resin that holds it together contains epoxy and polyester which at certain temperatures can be very flammable. I hope all goes well without incident or fire. Heat wrap and blankets mite not be a bad idea for the hot side.

[@bearfighting3069]

I really hope he leaves the hood on, it really ties everything together.

[@seeneed4speed]

If you want someone working on your car that possibly loves it more than you Kevin is your man! His attention to detail and the effort he puts in to things you didn't even know you needed or wanted are nothing short of legendary. I will definitely be staying for more than the mullet build!

[@dannmohr5721]

That hoods the “Cherry on the Top”......looks great Kevin even if Cleetus don’t like it....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

[@cfwheezy]

This man is the very definition of "do it right the first time". Amazing.

[@65msp]

I'm here to see what your talented shop can do. I started watching because of this car, I'm stuck now. I bought a hat.

[@mdvener]

Cleetus is really lucky to have a friend like you. One of a kind. Thanks for all you share with us. You have more smarts n talent than I could ever dream of having.

[@mostneuter]

Sure without hood it looks beautiful, but in my opinion, with a hood it really looks sexier

[@dirt2039]

Once it’s outside the shop it will look better. Can’t get Glamor shots in the shop

[@reo369]

As a shade tree mechanic myself I appreciate your attention to detail. Can't wait t see what else you build. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Much success!

[@deanvanderhoof5916]

As usual Kevin great job on the hood, she's looking fast. After watching Cleetus's video I really think 6 seconds is going to be easy for this car. Be proud my friend.

[@kylewhiteley8655]

Love the smooth jazz for the time lapse!

[@lancemiller9866]

Kevin I forgot to mention I'm definitely staying around even after mullets gone I subscribed long time ago when you first worked on Ruby maybe even further back can't recall my favorite cars at your shop Soccer Mom Lawn Dart The viper Like that white dually And all of the other cars are also cool so I'm not going anywhere

[@krishiatt7203]

My dude takes care of his kids and his customers! You're a good man Kevin Smith, keep doin you brother.

[@JAFTW]

Kevin, as long as you are putting out vids, this fella is gonna keep watching em! Keep up the excellent work.

[@IAmMrTrumpet]

Great work!! Looks pretty sick with the hood, and the scallop idea would finish it off 🤌🏻

[@adammadsen8622]

I came for Mullet, i stayed for Kevin❤️

[@rothe31]

Skilled Craftsman aren’t cheap and cheap craftsman aren’t skilled. Kevin you do amazing work and KSR is going places! You do some fine work and truly pay attention to the details! I get tired of the, “Ehhhhh it’s good enough”. Is it good enough or is it the best you can do. More people need to have a similar mindset and positive attitude as you do and the world would be such a better place!

[@jaredthomas6808]

I would have butchered that hood. Nice finesse Kevin!

[@hasan1986hasan]

When I came to your channel was for cleetus car and watching it being built. I don't plan on stop watching after you done. You give great insights into building race car 🏎 that I love seeing your thoughts process.

[@DrewJackson73]

It makes me feel better that the fuse was to small and the bulb was bad... YOU ACTUALLY ARE HUMAN 😂😂😂

[@alreed2434]

Has anyone actually seen him bleed? I'm not so sure lol.

[@mikedrop4421]

In fairness he didn't build the bulb nor install the original fuse so this isn't very strong evidence. He's probably still not human.

[@unsaved013]

@@alreed2434 that doesn't mean anything, he could be living tissue over a metal skeleton like the terminator

[@Thebadbeaver9]

@@mikedrop4421 yeah exactly lmao, I was expecting him to end with the exact opposite "YOU ARE INHUMAN!!" Lol because thats all that proves 😄

[@Wildturkey10121]

I wish I had 1/10 of Kevin's energy and work ethic and was half the father he seems to be. Damn young man you impress me more and more the more I watch your channel.

[@ManKidRides]

1/2 way through a video... PAUSE KSR has posted!!! I'll get back to that other video after digesting yours, love your work and am learning lots thanks to your concise explanations and reasoning. Keep it up!

[@edwinmorales4909]

I do the same 😂😂😂 Other video can wait

[@danp4452]

I came to Kevin’s KZbin channel to watch him build mullet but I decided to stay. I’ll watch whatever he decides to put up for us to see because you don’t get the chance too often to watch a real master at work and see all the details! Thank you Kevin for making these amazing videos!

[@brackoncorbridge1966]

Keeping a record of the compression would be a great way to track the health of the engine. I'd say great idea. Love your work detail. It's the little things u knw.

[@RCDisiac]

All the beautiful black trim on the grey is perfect... I love the way she looks

[@unavailableusername9694]

Coffee with Kevin, great job guys

[@alexandeedibben9964]

Yes sir 2second cup

[@Krause_transport_garage]

The attention to detail is like no other. You are a perfectionist and it shows. The automotive industry needs a crap ton of more guys like you but unfortunately you are a rare breed. Major props to you and your team for the amazing things y’all do.

[@tpetry1303]

Hood looks amazing! Totally makes it look bad ass. Great job on the whole build. When I win the lottery first thing I do is have Kevin build me a car.

[@Superchunk1977]

I came here for mullet, but I love watching y’all work,

[@FuManDrew365]

Yea a couple half moons infront of those turbskis would look fresh and allow for just a little more fresh air coming in... i say do it lol

[@simon515]

I'm not here for Mullet, I'm here for Kevin and the boys and their top tier fab work. This channel is going to be massive!

[@pedrole7036]

kevin is becoming so natural in front oif camera !!! this guy got the future of youtube on his back now !!!

[@Charger9069]

Started watching for mullet, stayed for the craftsman ship, professionalism and great content. Love this channel.

[@todrobinson3733]

Keep doin what you do kev nobody is gonna leave when you’re done with mullet

[@themillera9]

Good lord, THANK YOU for doing a hood. Cleetus’s hoodless look drives me nuts, hahaha.

[@The_Cat_Authority]

im here for all future builds!! cleetus may have introduced you to all of us but you are an awesome dude kevin!!

[@AmfP_89]

Mullet brought me to your channel. Your skills are what's keeping me here lol.

[@ElizaJane85]

I'm a fan for life Kev, you'll hear from me long after mullet.

[@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T]

Kevin a lot of us came here because of you and Cleeter comin together on stuff but we are staying because you and your crew and what you do and the videos you make of your builds are freaking awesome. Wont be leaving this page!

[@route222FAQ]

Hood? For Cleetus? I can dig it considering I know this build is all about “FAST”

[@daltongang73]

Came for the Mullet, gonna stay for everything else. I love these informative videos

[@Fast351]

Is the hot side not going to melt the paint on the hood? Figured you'd do some sort of stainless trim ring on that... In any case it really ties it together!

[@stevejewell8496]

Same question. I hate to see that pretty paint all bubbled up or the hood melting on the turbo housing.

[@HeritageDatsunRacingAustralia]

Put some heat shielding on the underside of the hood should help somewhat

[@jacobcobb9960]

I had to pause the video for a few seconds to just stop and admire how ALL of the Dzus Fasteners are angled for a perfect semetrical pattern. O_O I cant say enough, how much I love the attention to detail on this car.

[@Hw3racing]

I’m not here for mullet. Or Kevin. I’m here for that soothing ass time lapse music.

[@tkania8888]

All Kevin's content is awesome. Him and his team are killin' it!

[@TheNickkirk]

Looks great I really like the scallop idea would be great to “fill the scallop as a scoop to limit warm air entering the turbo but time is not your friend!

[@brentadler9539]

You are the epitome of seeking perfection. Love your work, your skills are second to none. Thanks for your awesome content.

[@scottbroyles2114]

"Years down the road you can run a compression test" HAHAHAHA .. this is a Cleetus car, it's gonna be lucky to hit 3 months before it has been scattered

[@CGT80]

Yes, when he said years, I was thinking the term should be months. This car will have a bigger/more powerful engine in a year or two, unless Cleetus runs something else to go faster than this one. Just look at how fast they have progressed on the other builds.

[@ralan350]

Consider how long it’s been since I’ve had the engine out of Leroy he might make a couple years

[@Physhi]

OH THE TURBO! Bend the hood in so the turbo gets all of it! Much better than cutting.

[@skler121]

Watching the holes getting drilled i nearly shed a tear. 🥲

[@Whacintosh]

I read that as “shat a tear”

[@zebulonstampfler9117]

You got a life time member in me, Kevin!

[@Yeah-right-2024]

I'd like to see Kevin and Laz do a project together.

[@NoizTheDj]

Badass! True Mullet brought a lot of us here….I think we’re staying:)

[@karlpron]

At 8:00 break controller is back :D I want that job, especially at Kevin's. I can support that lift a lot longer.

[@Dntworryboutit1]

Came to this channel for Mullet, but im definitely staying because of the crazy cleanness of the installs.

[@samuelride837]

Man Kevin looks beat, he definitely needs a holiday after mullet 😂

[@KCadbyRacing]

Yup, it's called the Midwest Drags holiday🥴 Win with KSR 🏁

[@samuelride837]

@@KCadbyRacing I’m sure it will be incredibly relaxing 🥴

[@ooklamoc4411]

You’re a terrific example for anyone interested in working on performance cars. This series should be required watching for auto shop kids. Meticulous, thoughtful, and owns up to errors. Heck of a combination.

[@TheJamesLykins]

Curious how much this will improve the time - removing a lot of drag. Also curious how it will affect temps

[@tylermack1520]

That looks amazing kev

[@Don_Rodrigo44]

yall aint kidding when you say the last 10% takes most of the time seems like the build that never ends

[@Engineering_Improvisation]

Glad to see the hood going on. At the trap speeds this thing runs, it will make a difference with aerodynamics.

[@ddracing937]

Congratulations Kevin that’s a nice build something to be proud of for sure

[@MadmanJnr]

I like on Cleetus's video alot of people were complaining about the lack of a Hood.... I hope they watch this to see just how much work is involved in getting it on. Nice work Kevin!

[@charlieshammer6129]

Congrats Kevin and crew, what a truly great build! I'm stoked to to see what is next.

[@tomlanore4283]

I like the idea opening up the holes in hood in front of the turbos to allow for max air flow. A rifle bullet profile opening would look sick.