How to Build a hot rod 🔥🔥 Episode 10.

[@hedlund88]

Have to say its nice watching someone who got into hotrods and building cars on his own and isnt like a 3rd generation doing it

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I appreciate that. I struggle like everyone else in the process of learning as I go… but it’s certainly been an adventure. A good one !

[@davidhyson9910]

I agree 88, I have learned on my own for 5 decades. Time to build at Hot Rod, Mike is giving us a friendly nudge, push, kick in the pants.

[@terryganz3220]

Love your channel , I'm 63 years old and, looking to build my first hot rod when I retire in 2 years . Have my sights on a 29 two door sedan . Your very informative and helpful . Thankyou .

[@ThisOldHotrod]

That’s fantastic! Thank you for the compliments. 🙏🏼

[@donlandenberg8126]

Thanks for taking us along Mike. I'd love that car. I've saved some cars that should have been scrapped. Love it. Stick it out, we'll hang out with you.

[@billmiller7138]

I sure remember that first video when you were dragging the 34 out to take it home. That got me hooked!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks Mike!! Congratulations on the ten thousand subscribers keep on rolling.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yep, I agree Doug!

[@paulwomack1048]

SBC is the way to go! Parts are relatively cheap and won't scare off any buyers, except those hardcore Ford guys.

[@matthouse8499]

The paint match is perfect on that cal pach 😁👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hahah it is.

[@matthouse8499]

@@ThisOldHotrod ya tks Mike your channel is awesome reminds me of a lot of the cars I built with my late brother , and a few others for friends

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@matthouse8499 thank you so much. That’s a huge compliment. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.

[@garyf2245]

great job 10000 and growin

[@bradclevenger8170]

I’m working on a 1928 Chevy four door sedan right now. When I get discouraged on my project I watch your videos to get back in the groove. Keep up the good work

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate that. I hope your see your project through. It’ll be worth the long hours you put into it.

[@bradclevenger8170]

@@ThisOldHotrod I have definitely learned a lot. It’s not like anything I have ever done before. I have started a KZbin on it and only have two videos up so far but hoping to make another soon.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Excellent ! I’ll have to go check them out

[@bradclevenger8170]

@@ThisOldHotrod thank you!

[@kenpecora7526]

Mike, I love these videos. When I find myself getting frustrated and losing ambition on my project, you inspire me to keep going. Thanks and keep posting

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks I much. I’m happy w the Working man’s hotrod. It’s really turning into something cool. You guys are going to love it !

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice job Mike Congratulations on 10000 You should save the Old panel and make it a trophy for a car shell have your body pinstripe it

[@davidhenke3585]

We use those "knockers" often. You can remove damaged screws well. If the knocker doesn't get that screw, it's drill the head off time. Great tool!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Such a great tool. Love having it when I need it

[@mconfluence]

You seem a little down in spirits buddy. You're rockin that little hot rod.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Not at all 👍🏼👍🏼. It was 2 weeks ago too … I was probably tired.

[@mconfluence]

@@ThisOldHotrod that is good to hear. Keep up the great work 👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@mconfluence will do !

[@billscruggs5170]

Always liked your shop. Heck just to look around that is worth five thousand subscribers.

[@rustysparks8645]

Mike, 1. Congratulations on reaching 10K Subs 2. Thanks for the TOHR - TTT [Top Tool Tip] for the Eastwood Screw Buster. It certainly is much better than the old school Manual Impact Driver that you have to pound with a large hammer whilst putting a twist load on it to loosen rusty fasteners. On yes, I still remember the 'knuckle rash' which was inevitable in using such a crude impact driver. 3. Here's to the next 1000 Subs arriving soon. 4. Checked out TOHR Back Catalog - loved the cruise videos - roll on Summer. 😎 Many thanks again. for sharing your project 👍👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks so much Rusty ! Thanks for coming along for the cruise !

[@juanbarturen2726]

Hey. We use that screw buster in the Aviation industry. I am a retired aircraft mechanic. Removing screws on panels. . Apex tips. Check out aviation tool companies. I love your down to earth approach to doing things. You deserve the 10,000 subscribers. Good job.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you for the tip. I’ll check those out, also for the kind words. 🙏🏼😁

[@knutbkristiansen]

Awesome episode

[@randiegadberry5448]

Always looking forward to the next episode!

[@milohall5447]

Your shop takes me back to when I started on my own. Your channel is therapy when I hit a wall on my own projects. Keep doing what you are doing, follow Your calling, trust your gut,,, people will come and go, so what. Keep rolling brother. I would trade that high value Cast Iron 2 speed for a good aluminum one or a TH350 just for the mounting simplicity, and drop in that early 283 for sure. But that's just me, you be you.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I’m not keeping it. I know it’s heavier than an aluminum. But the next guy can worry about it. This trans is still good. For now, that’s what matters. 😎👍🏼

[@milohall5447]

@@ThisOldHotrod Hmm, yeah, I agree, we can't keep them all,,, right on.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking good, great vid!!! 👍👍

[@andrewdannelly3350]

Leave the heater on we can hear you no matter what quit freezing Lol love the videos

[@patricksmith4622]

Excellent especially combined with some on blaster

[@kyleforeman4543]

Can't beleive it's been 3yrs already, wow, it's been fun learning with ya,along with surprises from that other half Alley. Stay safe keep doing videos buddy..

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Ya man. 3 years. Flew by. I’m gonna keep pickin away at all these cars ! Thanks for the support !

[@BoxcarsGarage]

While I agree 100% on the screw buster....I have one. I'd point out that one should use the trigger sparingly....if you go full auto all the way thru the extraction you can push the fastiner through the backside of the hole....I did that a few times before I learn the lesson.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I’d certainly agree w you. Next time I use it in a video I’ll mention that. Thank you 👍🏼

[@stevenbranch7362]

Mike you are just rockin ! I had one of these screw vibrators that I picked up at Hershey or Carlisle back in the 80s. It was just a guy selling the parts to put it together but you had to buy the hammer remover to get some strong bits. I don't remember how much but it was cheap at the time. I did my 41 Ford panel with it's help. I have no idea where it is now. 5 or 6 moves and things go missing.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Great tool to have. Luckily companies still make them for us “young” guns ! 😎👍🏼

[@kurtludwig6962]

Great content and insight of building a hot rod, thanks

[@lorenzoo955]

I love your channel, always interesting to learn with you 😎✌️

[@billrandell4641]

I got my impact screw driver, like yours but different brand, 25 years ago..I swear by it!!...👍🗽🇺🇸

[@ThisOldHotrod]

What a great tool.

[@billettinger2171]

Good job Mike I think you should do the 283 something different

[@waynehayes8237]

Congratulations. Enjoy your videos.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Pretty cool you talking about the tools you use to get the cowl bolts out and the process of replacing the sides. Can’t wait to see your next videos

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Craig 🙏🏼. Next week is Motor and Trans ! It’s coming along !

[@juanbarturen2726]

If the screw head is buggered up. Ad. Little valve grinding compound. Takes up the gap on the screw head

[@ThisOldHotrod]

That’s great to know.

[@davidhyson9910]

I love that you literally don't know what episode you are on. It's kinda your catch phrase! I really like the running 283 option. God bless the LS Swap guys, such givers! Hey I know you don't promote your merch, but I got the beanie and stickers. It's been in the 40's in AZ and that thing is nails! Love the lenght of class time. One cup of coffee! Great job Mike, 10k is a big number. THOR!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hahah. I’m lost at sea sometimes. 😂👍🏼. Man I laughed when I saw a beanie and you were in AZ. Haha. I said man it’s that cold there. ?? Haha. Glad to hear you’re diggin it. I live mine ! Wear it all the time. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

that east wood tool is amazing

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Great tool

[@piratescovegarage8269]

Hey! I've been subscribed for at least 2 years, if not longer. Watching you build this inspires me to work on a few old ones I have. My passion for cars is grand to say the least. Even though my channel is based around trifive chevies, there's a 1930 Ford 4 door sedan that watching you has inspired me to hopefully introduce later this year. Keep doin what you're doing and I'd think that 283 would be good to use. Till next video 👋

[@rickfox6995]

Started watching with this build. Have learned a lot. Keep up the great instruction. Have a project that has been setting a while, didn't know where to begin. It's a bunch of different car & truck body parts that were left from vehicles that were destroyed in a tornado. Have them setting all together the way I want. Just needed a way to join them so I have a solid structure. Thank you

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Rick ! Thanks for following along. 🙏🏼

[@kevinbrown559]

Great job, keep it going

[@darrenmilford1573]

Congrats on 10k subscribers. I'm sure you will continue to add to that number!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼. I’m happy people are enjoying the videos and the channel. Pretty cool !

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

1 job starts easy then a million of other things come in as the beach boys sang fun fun now i have a rusty old classic lol

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hahah. I’m checking things off the list 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@galenwalker165]

Looking good love the videos keep it up

[@kylegreen3728]

Congratulations on the 10k subs! I enjoy watching your videos and have been watching for a while. Great job!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Kyle. You’ve been here since almost the beginning. Thanks so much.

[@darrinwatts9229]

You keep calling it a piece of garbage. I would love to have that car. As a disabled vet I could only dream of owning something like that.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I stopped after this video. I worked on the car for two solid weeks. Almost every day. The more I worked on it the more bad stuff I found. It’s now to a point that’s it’s no longer a piece of junk. It’s a hotrod finally. Took some time to get past the bad stuff. Onward and upward !

[@Joe.Doucette]

As usual.. I enjoyed the episode. :)

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Joe 👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@paulresca6681]

For what it’s worth, I think when your enthusiasm and approach to the cars continues as a hobby, you’ll keep and gain followers. If you lose interest and enthusiasm the following will lessen. My opinion is that is a long way off, if it ever happens. Thanks again

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank You Paul ! I’m in it for the long haul. 💪🏼😎🙏🏼

[@juanbarturen2726]

I forgot. There are air gamers, and there are aircraft rivet guns. We used the rivet gun. The air hammer can get away from you, so be careful. Hit it in bursts for better control.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

It certainly can ! You’ve got to go east with it.

[@joecrone9862]

Very cool!

[@Dave_Boyer]

Congrats on the 10000!!

[@jerrypalmer1370]

Yes it does

[@dougwebb6193]

Okay I've been watching you for quite a while now and the reason I think that your success is occurring just sorta you're a regular guy that happens to have a lot of natural it seems talent for creating and because of that talent you create interesting videos well done my friend

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you very much. I truly appreciate those words. I really try to put in 100%. It’s important to be relatable because I am just a regular guy. Like you and everyone else who loves these old cars. I’m very appreciative and humbled by everyone. Thank you 🙏🏼. I’m really excited about this year and the channel. I have a good feeling 2023 will be a great year. It’s staring off that way ! Mike

[@barryflanagan1800]

Looking great

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Barry. I appreciate it very much.

[@TairnKA]

I'm guessing the gas tank is separate from the cowl versus being part of the cowl (top of tank is cowl)? If so, instead of filling the fuel filler pipe hole, maybe add a flip up vent scoop? Oh, before I forget... again, Congrats on your 10K Dude. ;-)

[@ThisOldHotrod]

The gas tank is the top portion of the cowl. I’m leaving the filler as is. I don’t mind the look of them. The next guy can do that if he choses 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@davidhenke3585]

We are proud of you

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Dave !

[@randymatheny8621]

Right 👍

[@black88coupe]

Keep up the good work 👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you. I’m planning on it !!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

I think I would put the v8 in it and wire it enough to get it running. I think you would have better luck selling it.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I think that’s the plan Stan. It’s amazing I can actually say that and it’s your name. Lol. Thanks for that ! And the support. 🙏🏼

[@stanleyfanning5316]

@This Old Hotrod keep you the awesome videos. Yeah that's a good old song. Lol

[@christopherjohnson4733]

I hope you don't stop . everything you're doing I have to do I'm trying to figure out how can I send you pictures Of my ride

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I’m not going to stop. No plans. You’ll understand tomorrow on a bonus episode. 😎👍🏼

[@corylaport9827]

i have the same car but ming is perfect shape im thinking about doing the same thang you just did but only 4 inches

[@ThisOldHotrod]

It’ll be a much easier process for you, that’s for sure.

[@dadsrustorations5103]

Mike do you ever catch your sweatshirt on fire with your cutoff wheel? A lot of sparks.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Not usually. I have in the past though. It’s been a while.

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

will it be a rat rod must be hard working and building this rod dedication like it

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Not if I can help it. It’s shaping up nicely. I rolled it out of the shop yesterday, it’s got a great stance, has the look of an old Tradional styled hotrod. That’s my vision. I hope the next person continues that. But that’s up to them.

[@tompaterson902]

D nuts, not to be confused with Deer Nuts, they're under a buck.

[@theodoreko2700]

You are suppose to say in the pile.

[@RusThompson]

What's special about the cowl panels? Are they rectangular or angles to deal with? Send me the size and I'll cut them out of scrap and donate them to you. How can I get my info to you? How thick is steel? 18 gauge? From one Mass guy to another, I'll have to visit this summer when I go to the Cape for my annual pilgrimage.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

They’re nothing fancy. I have a stockpile of metal sheet. I just don’t want to take the time on this car. It’s just quicker to buy lower patches. I also don’t have the correct bead roller dies to create the bead across the bottom of these panels. The dies are as expensive as all the panels combined. So nothing fancy … that’s just my reasoning.

[@RusThompson]

@@ThisOldHotrod OK, keep up the nice work. People see your dedication to building and attention for detail and appreciate it. It's not easy to find anymore. We are old school taught and ethical so thanks for that. Rus Thompson

[@davidhenke3585]

Why didn't you use the better cowl instead of cutting both?

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Because the body is already connected to the sub floor. Not to mention the hinges are all torch cut. The windshield posts and headed are missing. Lots of reasons not to use the extra cowl.

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

i watch bad chad also

[@ThisOldHotrod]

We all do 😎👍🏼. He’s an inspiration

[@rona1144]

Trash to treasure. Since you are going to sell it maybe not call it garbage? You are transforming it from that into more than a rusty relic. Each thing you fix is one less piece of ugliness to the future owner and increases its desirability. You have taken it a long way already , I think close to being over the hump, approaching where someone might normal start or better. 👍🏻

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I mention that in an upcoming episode. It deserves more for sure. The Working Man’s Hotrod is a good fit. How it all started. 👍🏼