Barra Bedford and Big Block Crown at SUMMERNATS! (It got Rowdy)

Today on The Skid Factory we're at Summernats 35 with Millsi's Barra Bedford and Al's Big Block Crown!
Unfortunately the Crown has suffered some damage to the transmission after a run down Skid Row but we still enjoyed the event nonetheless!
Thanks to everyone who stopped and said hi! We love meeting like minded people at events like this!
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[@StandardBubbleBoy]

Thanks for addressing the issues that most other KZbinrs are ignoring.

[@chillywilly883]

@@ROVER25X bogans getting too rowdy with the skids on the cruise route. Tards running all over the road. Few vehicles from event went into city and drove like asshats.

[@chillywilly883]

@@ROVER25X goons gonna be goons

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@ROVER25X Stupid is as stupid does. Of course they ruin it for everyone else - this is how events like this end up being shut down by local councils.

[@shanewhiting8595]

@@ChristopherHallett this isnt more bogan.. its an increase on recent years but overall vastly different to the past. this year was worse because of the last couple of years etc everyone was rowdier... and more dick headed. which is a shame

[@mikeymasi]

Which issues??

[@Hezath]

Great content Al. Love your coverage of the event, and thanks for having me interviewed in your video! It's a real privilege to be on your channel. :D

[@Hezath]

Your closing words on this one were well put, and worth saying. And also need to mention, that Datsun ute with no trans tunnel rules so hard. That is just the best! Now I'm wondering why does any car even have a trans tunnel? Haha.

[@mattgraham1983]

@@Hezath dude 👍 great ride, glad you commented because I sub to your channel 👏👍 thank you

[@Beavy]

Inspirational stuff mate thanks for sharing your story

[@joshtypexoxo]

I love your style

[@FreeFinca]

@@Hezath 🤙🏻

[@simeonorive145]

Love that an air cooled Porsche was crowned Grand champ. Did not expect that one would be entered, let alone win. Good job AL missed seeing woody but you carried it on your own.

[@Custard1506]

Did you see the build for it? Literally custom built from ground up. Real Steel did an insane job.

[@crampynz]

She's an absolute beauty. He did really well in the driving events too, which helped with the overall score.

[@StratoJohn]

I work with an Aussie Dr and was explaining to her that I watch a lot of Australian car related stuff on KZbin and her first question was "Are they all Bogans?" 😂

[@duckmcf]

Only the ones wearing steel capped thongs…

[@Kisyfurr]

Yup

[@izzyboss6875]

Yes, yes we are.

[@sixor3883]

An Proud Bogans we are!

[@stevemaclean915]

Ya needed to explain that True Bogan means proud traditional aussie, no capitals cause we aren't up ourselves!!!👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@70XU1]

How good is the job Heath did on his Torana!! One of the best interiors I've seen. Great work again Al, I bumped into you down there and as my other half told me to tell you " go the Skiddies!!" 😁

[@shawnenyard593]

Hey guys, I'm coming all the way from the states next year. Got my ticket last week. Also, you guys have been a big inspiration for my project car. I picked up a Barra for it last week as well. Cheers!

[@theskidfactory]

That's great. Whats the Barra going in?

[@shawnenyard593]

@@theskidfactory Going in my 1982 Fairmont Futura that was given to me by my grandmother when I was 16. It has always been really slow so I figured a Barra and a 6hp ought to wake it up. (I replied earlier with a photo link but I guess it got removed)

[@9002alex]

The Stitt! That brings back memories from the old toymods mega cruise days! Good to see he’s still go that thing. Great work. 🤘

[@AlNotara]

World's collide huh! Toymods and The Skid Factory 👌

[@65Coasty]

I've been going since the first one. Saturday arvo was pretty wild. The heat and beers always brings out the "looseness" of the crowd. I stayed away from that area and chilled out. By Sunday arv I was desperate to get back to the Sunny Coast 🌞 . I'm lucky to have a son living in Canberra too.

[@chrishays454]

Biggest gathering of Bogans on the planet 🤣 The blue Torana corner carver was the best most authentic street car there

[@dontfeelcold]

The Stittmobile has some history. Started off NA hooning around the Castle Hill showgrounds on Friday nights in between racing F1 rc cars. It had a turbo added, got stolen and recovered. Had a lot of work done to the rear suspension, full respray and lots of polished engine parts. And blown head gaskets. 7Ms love a blown head gasket.

[@joshs199]

I really enjoyed the insight into Australian car culture.

[@BradGryphonn]

Thanks, Al. I've copped some stick by commenting about d-heads putting organised events like Summernats at risk of being shut down. Not only does is put the event at risk, but as the saying goes, "It's all fun and games until someone has to call an ambulance."

[@STREETCARCULTURE]

Great to catch up with ya Al at the nats. Summernats was pretty intense, especially not having been before!

[@millsi1978]

Great weekend lads! Thanks for the plug, much appreciated! Brisbane Sydney, Sydney Brisbane spots available this week 3/4/5 Feb 23. Pm me

[@grantlouw3182]

1200hp fkn awesome!!

[@SamMassingham]

Remember kids, don't be a manus. Great video lads, being from the UK I'm really jealous of what a great car scene you guys have down under. Would love to visit for summernats one year 👌😁

[@bluebird8004]

Everyone should be a Manus

[@nate-tz8sx]

Come over Sam some hot weather and skids will do you the world of good 👍 and once you've seen a blown skid car you may just want to migrate too

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Good talk Al. I'm 60 this year, I am so grateful that there were no cameras around in my bogan / knobhead year's.

[@scotthunter1639]

Not truer words spoken Allan 💯.. My daughter and I were there on the Friday and it was starting to get out of hand then.. Was a fantastic event but way too many spectators as well as entrants this yr..

[@bojordan3]

It was great to meet and have a chat with you whilst you were getting the Crown loaded onto the truck Al! Shame the car didnt last the duration of the weekend. Im glad you mentioned what you did at the end of this video, hooefully the fact that its coming from you guys will hit home for a few blokes who need to pull their heads in to keep the great event going in the future. Cheers for the content, looking forward to what The Skid Factory has in store for 2023.

[@bendolan4991]

Always loved the stitts wagon. One of the best cars from the forum days

[@Caz885]

is there any topic of it anymore? I'm really interested.

[@micjarrett]

Awesome to see The Stitt and his Crown wagon. It's not your usual Summernats car but you've never been to Canberra until you have had a ride in it.

[@grantm1891]

After modifying cars for 30 years it makes me respect what some factory engineers are capable of. I still love watching this stuff though, and still love swinging the spanners....and crimpers.....and the welder. I'll never get it as good as factory but certainly have fun trying. I grew up a grommet but the older I get the more bogan I get.

[@shirtz69r]

I'm a Canberra boy and see that white crown wagon everywhere. If you reading the comments bud, it's awesome. Glad you could get it in a vid!

[@SJN302]

This explains why I couldn't find the damn crown all weekend. A shame that your cruising was cut short, hopefully you get a better chance next year. Also, great final message to the idiots who wrecked the fun for the actual enthusiasts

[@Eddiepl75]

Glad the end of the video addressed the issues. I love cars and their events but I don't ever see myself going to a Summernats the way it is.

[@STAG162]

great to see Stitty made it into the episode. kind of inevitable really, a local with another Crown (which he's had for about 20-odd years). I've ridden in that dicky-seat and still got pics of what it looked like before its transformation. top episode, unfortunately Summernats never really has my attention because it has everyone else's, and yeah... inevitably it leads to what happened on 'that' Saturday. problem is bogans don't know a limit, and won't until something becomes that limit. I'd rather save my money and keep away from that shit, personally.

[@playwme3]

It’s not a Canberra car event until Stitty’s fridge shows up.

[@5lcalais1]

I'm taking mine next year hopefully but will be parking up Saturday about 2pm and leave it there til Sunday to avoid the dickheads, probably even earlier cause I'll be watching the burnout comp lol Though maybe I'll take mine into the burnout eliminations just for shits n giggles, only a stock v6 with a turbo setup and a t5 so it's got no chance of even qualifying lol

[@damosmart1726]

Yeah this was cool as as was the 7m shout out, #7mtheworld

[@bonesreed7700]

Hey Al, Was great to meet you on the Friday night i had the noisy green RX4 doing runs behind stittys wagon! Made my day 🤘🏼

[@theskidfactory]

We have the out of tailgate footage of your car, loved it.

[@bonesreed7700]

Oh nice! Would love to see it if possible

[@pup_harris2934]

Well said at the end Al, was there on the Thursday and it was getting wild, all it takes is an accelerator to get stuck and people are getting run down, and then no more Summernats!

[@bluebird8004]

Al I'm 47 on the 8th of March and I SO get what you're saying. Gotta get there one day. Love your work guys👌

[@jimrolland153]

Good on ya Al for not condoning the lunatics

[@JuStDaNsViDs]

Good job with the edit Woodrow, can't even imagine the length of footage that Aldi gave you (probably on purpose too)!

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

MVP was the Super Cox. Actually snapping the wheel off at the axle. Thanks for sharing Al.

[@demelitia]

Always a good sign when the scrutineer has a top notch mullet.

[@edbarnes2364]

Great advice al. We all want to keep doing this shit!

[@lockjawjak]

as an avid lover-and hoarder- of the 7M I approve this video

[@billykneale8652]

good on ya guys woody it was a shame didn’t see you there i was looking to get the signature all good ALAN! legend mate! thanks for the photo and signature down at the mower racers mate love your work sure by now the crown is back together and maybe the mower has 4 wheels again HAHA!

[@jpstrim]

Was great to see the crown in the flesh, cruising or otherwise! Excellent words at the end as well, loved the event but will be giving Saturday arvo's a miss haha

[@greenaddictiongarage3236]

Watched this episode with my almost 2 year old daughter. She loved it, may have a future lawn mower racer here.

[@poochey1]

Grommie in the back of the crown was the best!

[@deankdx]

at least the crown was there! good to see the bedford back on the road too. how's Jays (Low Standards youtube) Ratty RX3 with the 3 rotor! that's got some serious work (and his 2JZ oddysee) how good is Heath's Torana Hatch, have seen a few snippets on it and it's an epic build on so many levels, pretty much everything has "drillium" (lightened with holes drilled in it) he even made his own muffler in 90s supercar style.

[@kizmetmars]

Millsi, great to see the Bedford running again!

[@chrischerry2787]

There's a lot of engineering skill on display plus a WHOLE lot of time & money! 👍

[@dank_productions94]

Man I will have to make it to a Summernats one day, going to motorvation this weekend but im sure it's not quite the same haha that crown sounds fkn wild and just looks perfect to me, Throws down a decent skid too ❤️ Spewing the gearbox shat itself :/

[@Legoman585]

After watching your video i wanted to know what happened on Saturday that you didn't show any footage of, so i watched a couple of other videos. The event organisers have to really take a look at what there promoting and so many things but WOW.

[@dant565]

Not a bad fantasy Al. Always loved the grey SS.

[@theskidfactory]

White series 3 for me.

[@matk4731]

I can see Summernats becoming a police state event just like the Bathurst 1000 is now if it is on at all. Shame about the Crown. Bet Woodie is spewing he missed it. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

[@lordcaptain73]

Maybe next year the organisers won’t employ a security company that legs it at the first sign of trouble. Scumbags who can’t handle their booze should stay tf away from awesome events like Summernats.

[@theairstig9164]

Many lessons learned. I'd suggest a little bit of self editing of the behaviour among groups is required. That means not glorifying skids through crowds outside maccas until the cops show up. I agree the security hired were low key useless. I agree the yobs got loose. Its your event. Treat it like its your kid's backyard party and it will grown up strong respectful and disciplined. Sometimes the kid needs a clip over the ear and a quiet word

[@matk4731]

@@theairstig9164 Totally agree. Throw the dimwits out not just drivers/cars but anyone not towing the line. & what happened to the responsible serving of alcohol? As it stands there is no way I would take my family there.

[@BIGPOG]

I am glad you addressed the stupid shit that happens i have never been and the seens were abit like shit will i be able to go or will this be the last year if cops get involved and security gets harnessed i can tell you right now the government will deem it unsafe and can it. just be smart peoples we can all still have a good time and have some fun without endanger others and making people feel unsafe as they work.

[@wobblysauce]

Electric rear window… such luxury. And that Nanna on LPG… spotless

[@bennyfactor]

This was fun to watch! And that crown wagon is majorly cool.

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

I'm only 39 Al and I can appreciate a good VN ;)

[@30YearOldBunta]

mad respect for building a car of that level and then even more respect for driving it

[@tyriestarrs6346]

Damn bad luck I did the same thing breaking gearbox Thursday morning on skid row 2 years ago! Would have thrown you the keys to the 1600 to have another go!

[@honestpat7789]

Hard luck with the crown. She’s making you earn her love, but did sound sweet (before the blowout) on skid row 😢

[@lordcaptain73]

Catching both the blue and white VK’s in the same shot was awesome.

[@warrenhendey6408]

Just spent some time close to where you guys are in Queensland (from Denmark), a beautiful part of the world. I don't usually leave a comment, but I wanted to say that I appreciate the no-nonsens good videos you put up and hope to buy you a lemon squash one day. All the best! :)

[@64Pete]

My completely irrational judgment of Millsy has been elevated a few notches with the Jackass hat. Noice.

[@goosesgarage6666]

HK,T,G can be easily identified by taillights, the HK has the slim lights with the chrom trim extending across the boot, the HT and HG lights are similar but the HT has a chrome strip between the red and amber lenses, HG doesn't. So in short the monaro was a HK and the premier was a HG.

[@xcarcraft2350]

Nailed it bruz 👍🏻

[@mattlineker645]

Al love your content always watching I think Australia have a amazing car culture here in the uk we have a huge car culture but my self I love Austral cars keep the great work

[@lowstandards5269]

Year made to make it on a skid factory video:) Your knowledge of hk ht hg is the same as mine.

[@BIGPOG]

I was hopeing ya stopped and said jump in that would have been mad haha you guys will have to suss something out next time your both at an event.

[@theskidfactory]

I would have happily accepted a ride in the RX3 mate. The lap in RotorBens ute took quite a while due to 2400rpm idle speed and a Honda half radiator but we made lots of new friends randomly pulling up in peoples campsites to let it cool down every couple of hundred metres.

[@BIGPOG]

@@theskidfactory that would have been super sick fingers crossed for next time.

[@aussiebloke609]

1:21 Looks like that's a Brougham. They had a slightly longer body than the Kingswood/Premier, both in the boot and a longer rear door. If memory serves, they came with the Chev 307 c.i. V8. Of course, this was before the Statesman model came along to replace it. Haven't seen one of those since the mid '80s. 👍

[@elantraboy]

Great video by yourself & Gus. Your words at the end are very true regarding stupid antics by the snall minded minority which could potentially make life difficult for the organisers of the event who may be asked by the authorities who give permission as to what solutions they could introduce to minimise or eliminate a repeat occurrence and as many in power these days they might be looking for reasons to kill fun for thousands of folk who not only build these cars but go along to admire the cars and have a good time. That minority just have to grow up or indeed grow a brain!!

[@chillywilly883]

Mulletnats 2023.

[@joeltyler3427]

1:10 Mum says that is a HK Monaro

[@aretardridesmotard6128]

I watched a spectator grab a throttle linkage on skid row, crazy stuff. Loved that rx3 that old mate dragged out of the bush though! Some nice stuff out there.

[@peteanderson2533]

Yea, what a dick, saw on facebook, apparently he apologised?

[@LOW70Y]

The crown wagon is epic 👌🏻👌🏻

[@vongdong10]

Goddam. Millsi has really been pouring $$$ into that bedford.

[@millsi1978]

Someone has a keen eye and someone else has an empty wallet........

[@AndrewMitchell001]

feel for you ive just blown my gearbox up second time in 2 years 4K rebuild each time.

[@Jake_Hamlin]

Fool me once…

[@mattfisher4256]

LOVE the Mario Kart starter noise 😂

[@Mardy72]

That sad, slow fade really got me in the feels

[@skozlozlaurie712]

Wise words from a wise man.

[@coolhandluke1503]

Just checked I've still got the hot4s with Stittsies fastest fridge in the galaxy

[@toni_zestino_aus]

When the Zestino radial's are so grippy, they break stuff! 🤣😉

[@theskidfactory]

Not the best choice of tyre for skid row. Everyone else was running Bob Jane All Rounders. I have much to learn still.

[@summernats]

Maad.

[@gregmyatt9932]

Summernats! Been twice, to feral, never going back.

[@lancemarriott9671]

Yesssss the legendary stit-wagon!!!!!

[@afryhover]

Freaking Aussies have so much fun! Awesome!

[@BigDaddyGdog]

Next year with the hako

[@jo300hn]

I swear the guy in the little brown ute had 6½ toes on one foot.

[@chrismatthews9328]

At least you got to take a car there and break it Al. I would be happy just to get there on day.

[@MrDOHC1JZ]

As soon as I saw the Crown Wagon I knew it was The Stitt

[@MafiaboysWorld]

"Woody unfortunately could not make it, he had a hot date..." Hey Woody, what was his name? 😁👍

[@TC-yx2ss]

He overdid the chillies🌶.

[@art-is-lazy4509]

Interesting on the news they/Garcia were saying that was the last year of the old Nats format and there are big changes coming to tone down those behaviors that have hurt the Nats brand so badly, including drug sniffer dogs and severe alcohol restriction (bye, bye slushies). Pity its come to this but after almost being taken out by an out of control blown HT, HG, HK on Gunghalin drive, in heavy traffic, when taking the family to dinner and what we witnessed inside Nats on Sat, I can see why it needs to change. Loved Heath's Sunbird, do a vid on that and the build?

[@CruiserBrah]

Luke is a top bloke, pity he drives a Ranger as well though :P

[@motozz8258]

Spicy engine ignition those 426's

[@paulbronwyntaylor2028]

Well said 👍👍

[@eumoria]

Hey Al! You have some crazy friends... but fuckin solid mates. Car culture is strong down there :D

[@andymair7992]

Mowers or Crowns, if you don't break it, you can't make it better! 😃

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Nice mate, awesome rides

[@matthewwilkie7090]

well said about the behaviour

[@lachlanparkinson7808]

Good words Al 👌

[@ShaunButterley]

Shame about the Crown, but awesome to see you and the kiddo having a blast.

[@kzarnold3678]

Good time's

[@jascairns4711]

What did you do for the clutch on the cox ?

[@bigcountrysgarage2.030]

I would have never guessed you guys loved low riders

[@angelotsi849]

That Monaro on the trailer looked like a HK by the chromed metal grill.

[@installwebercarburetorsona6159]

Good job turbo yoda

[@theskidfactory]

I had twin downdraught webers on my 1800 Lampredi in my 124BC coupe.

[@stevesloan6775]

GOLD!!

[@noduh736]

That loon with a bare Trans grinding away on gears

[@benpalmer5033]

😂

[@theskidfactory]

It's his first manual car, go easy on him.

[@ryankelly445]

He's destroyed many a box in his time

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Seeing someone roll up in a scruffy bedford with a falcon 6 in it and kick out an easy 1200 does not compute.

[@theskidfactory]

Welcome to The Skid Factory.

[@robm805]

white crown wagon..is stunning

[@Polsom]

The projector display cutting out mid pull on the Dyno, only Mainline owners would understand 😂 Someone find a ground strap!

[@theskidfactory]

We joked that it's only on 600plus hp cars.

[@Polsom]

@@theskidfactorystill haven't found the exact cause, but probably due in fact to the amount of EMI the retarder generates rotating at such high speeds. Entirely possible your theory of a certain HP causing the cutoff could be true. Noticed it on the Dyno used here, a ground strap made from an old jumper lead, between the dyno bed and the chassis of the car sorts the issue out. Even devices not related to the Dyno computer are affected.