UNSEEN Footage: Elvis JET vs. DC-3

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

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[@okgo8315]

They're both fantastic.......very different but genial conversions. Thankyou 👍✌️🇬🇧

[@movingloz]

Omg this could be sooo addictive hey. Haha. 😛. These guys are almost as awesome as you Jimmy. Luv it. ❤.

[@flyerbob124]

The DC 3 owner was nice enough to enough to give me a tour at EAA last year. It an amazing motor home.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

With the heat last year, it felt amazing getting in the A/C too!

[@roundengineaero4368]

I am so glad you enjoyed

[@thomassackett4091]

i drove ELVIS's final tourbus,an M.C.I. It was at the shop at Celebrity Coaches,Tupelo,MS. I worked driving tours rock n roll

[@anthonyd5189]

I saw that DC-3 driving down I-88 near Naperville last year or the year before. Pretty awesome.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

It must be wild to see, either one cruising down the highway.

[@fsj197811]

That is just awesome! Best RV's EVER! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joelvis3846]

Amazing build. I think the icing on the cake would be Elvis signed memorabilia hanging somewhere 👌🏽

[@BulletproofPastor]

Good First Sergeants are the reason for good re-enlistment numbers. A bad First Sergeant is why THIS soldier left a critically manned career field. (Both my training and clearance lead to a very successful civilian aerospace career.) Thanks for YOUR service.

[@Steve_Gunner]

Hey BP 👋

[@BulletproofPastor]

@@Steve_Gunner Fancy meeting you here. Hi Steve.

[@Cruiser777]

I guess they butchered Elvis TriStar what a bunch of BS

[@genedavis7238]

72-76..usaf..buck sargent..had the best 1rst sgt in all my 4 years at beale afb.chief senior master Sgt Kingsolver.rip

[@jyomamma]

That's right. Gino is a great guy. This was a great video to see him on video. We could use more of him in the Air Force.

[@MrPeyregne]

I am glad my buddies from Dothan Alabama had the opportunity to visit with you during your stay.

[@MrPalmguy]

All very interesting, with the DC 3 comparison. You picked up some very interesting ideas there, too. My hats off to you all and be safe always, from the Philippines.

[@littlemark01]

Very cool repurposing and fabrication!

[@petermendoza1170]

Hey Jimmy. That DC-3 is a great idea. But your Jerstar whipped it,really ❤

[@jpatt1000]

Well, I only got out on Tuesday and missed the Elvisjet, I hope it comes back next year. I've been gawking at the Fabulous Flamingo for a few years now and would've loved to see them both together!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I agree it should come back, not sure if it’s in the plan or not for next year. I do know Jimmy’s is planning to do a big tour with it.

[@tonyjones6904]

Jimmy your project takes first place by far. Definitely the Ferrari of the two😊

[@bryanrackard9268]

Great work on both!

[@RogerHanks-z2e]

There was a black and blue DC-3 named Snoopy back in the early 1980s out in California. The owner gave me a little tour at the Point Magu Airshow. Awesome!!

[@andymunnings9109]

"It is good to see that you have completed your project Jimmy."

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice from SE Texas Bear - On the road again :) Keep on Trucking! ❤💯🙏

[@Ronzola1]

My brother installed vortex generators at the rear of his motor home and got improved mileage and crosswind stability. The difference on the interstate around big trucks was amazing. They help to lessen the low pressure area at the large flat rear of the vehicle.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

I like them both, hopefully that's allowed!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Sure can. 😎 I could see different purposes for each too.

[@amcconnell6730]

Everytime I see the finished Elvis Jet, I am SO impressed at how well it turned out in the looks department. Following through the build, I had no idea it would look that great.

[@MrKerry4371]

they couldnt afford to turn the lights on in the elvis jet

[@c.a.nixiii4650]

Once the cockpit is completed and cleaned up it will be a gem and work of art. I am tired of hearing that Elvis never really owned this jet. It is well documented that he did and liked this one better as the interior was just how he wanted it. It was only a brief period but he did and had another owner until it was abandoned.

[@JSCB-365]

I love the original seats in the Elvis jet

[@ar15gator]

Definitely came out great!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day, Awesome video Jimmy. 🍺🍺 🥴🥴

[@JSCB-365]

I saw the Fabulous Flamingo at a rest stop in Texas. And made a video of it.

[@excitingstuff8209]

Both are very cool

[@Altacat]

This is a Riot !!! : ) .. thanks for the fun !!

[@sheriwalbright7224]

Amazing how well the older interior was built to last.

[@earlwright9715]

Crushed velour for the win

[@androidemulator6952]

such an American thing to do ! - wonderful !! :)

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Jimmy built the luxury version and it looks so good And the first sergeant built what the rest of us would The very budget version and it is so good 👍👍🇦🇺

[@mikesh3201]

GREEN APU is a quality unit lots of independent truckers use.

[@genebohannon8820]

I remember seeing a video of Ellie's jet from years ago when it was still an abandoned plane in the Western desert. They did a walk through and it looks as I recall, just no wing tip tanks now.

[@JeremySierra]

The pilot's long pause on the intercom was on point 😂😂😂

[@ontheroad_again]

If I recall correctly there was a airplane RV build that was on the TV show "That's Incredible" during the 1980s. It may have also made an appearance on "CHiPs" or a movie during the same period.

[@roundengineaero4368]

That is what I saw when I was 8. When we researched it, we found out is was just a movie prop!!

[@ontheroad_again]

@roundengineaero4368 Andromeda, Built in the early 1980s by Tony Tosta and Jason Von Straussenburg. Registered with the state of California, albeit as a 1979 Pace Arrow motorhome. A rescued 1957 Convair 240 airplane.

[@ramvan2284]

very cool guys.

[@chadbrown7648]

I’ve seen the dc3 in person in traffic that thing is huge

[@justinhobart8747]

WOW ❤ IT!!! Pretty Sweet!!! I've always loved the DC-3... *PLANE SAVORS* 🤪👍 Oh, I miss watching that... Shout out to Mikey & Buffalo! 😜 I would love to see you're overgrown Flamingo in person! I got to check out Jimmy's Elvis Jet in Peoria myself... 😉 My video of seeing it on my little KZbin channel.

[@Carlos-r5n2b]

I think Elvis jet working pretty damn good on a RV frame small engine.

[@zadtheinhaler]

00:24 "We're at 36000 feet, and UUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" is so good haha

[@TheLangko]

The front end of that looks like a F-8 Crusader.

[@antoniog9814]

25:28 Jimmy, I like the 7700 code on the transponder. On the return trip, go with 7500. 👍

[@TN-oo5mx]

Pretty cool on both...i cant imagine the budget that went into either one

[@SXSPRIME]

I like the engine Cowl grill on the DC makes it look finished but elvis jet hands down

[@kaydesign]

The DC looks like a shed inside, the Jet nice and original

[@DominicSwartzlander]

It was at the farm show it was pretty cool looking

[@peterswalmen]

Thanks, so much easyer to watch. I like Jimmy's plane but he makes me nervous wen he talks.

[@JSCB-365]

Fabulous flamingo needs peaterbuilt lights.

[@paultinker1963]

Oshcosh is on my bucket list. Meeting Jimmy is just slightly above that on the list by about 10. And Oshcodh is No.3

[@Incorruptus1]

Technically I think it is a interesting achievement. Just as for finishing and design, there is a lot to learn about working clean guys.

[@jgrenwod]

There was a DC-3 motor home tool around NY City 40 years ago.

[@pete.theeggbox]

i watched the Elvis jet build from the beginning, and kept thinking its too high, centre of gravity will make this handle like a pig, i kept thinking it be better to base the chassis into the lower compartment so it fitted neatly under the cabin floor, so the sides of the fuselage would kind of hide the chassis - and i also kept thinking, i wonder if Elvis would approve but i am satisfied to be proven wrong, the weight was close to the original RV spec, and the handling on the road seemed to go fine once you get used to it, like anything new you get into - the over all look is pretty crazy, very clean, and you know what, i reckon Elvis would love the craziness, i honestly don't think he'd be mad at someone cutting his plane up to use on the road and i'm sure he'd share the price tag pretty bonkers, both planes, very individual, priceless works of mad art

[@kennethmacquilliam8278]

She's my Hunka❤Hunka❤ burning 💕 Love

[@johnmar8188]

Awesome video, some real cool stuff

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@fanelli57]

The DC-3 guy mentioned having a Coffman starter he'd like to use on the DC-3. I think even cooler would be an inertial starter.

[@roundengineaero4368]

We wanted to use it as the shifter

[@jgrenwod]

Did you keep the relief tube? Handy on long trips

[@genebohannon8820]

He said the windows are removable. You just have to arch your back.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

So the Elvis jet gets 11.5 mpg vs 7-10 mpg on the DC-3. Maybe they should race…? 😎 Thoughts?

[@greggv8]

The DC-3 chassis needs a lot of reinforcing to stop it flexing. Box the rails and put in a big X brace.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

@@Blaircraft.Engines plus the diesel engine in the dc3 possibly Cummings or Detroit and possibly Chevy 350 small block in the jet

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

@@tylerbuckley4661 Watch the end, Grizzly talks about the drivetrain, it's diesel.

[@joetuktyyuktuk8635]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂I like what they did with the engine cowling on the DC-3, the Elvis one, looks a little empty under the cockpit. Do you still have the engine cowlings? Maybe tuck both underneath, to each side and a splitter moulding them and bottom of the cockpit together🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@greggv8]

@@joetuktyyuktuk8635 The Freightliner chassis is front engine. That's why they did it that way.

[@TheGeezzer]

I think Jimmy's Elvis Jet is much nicer! It looks tons better with lots of shiny polished steel (or chrome) and its a better colour scheme. It also looks better on the inside. So no worries Jimmy, there's no competition!

[@Radiogirl1931]

Imagine being the owner of the DC3 bus, spending years of work and hard earned money only to read this brain dead comment. Jimmy has a shit ton of money frim the start from youtube views. The Flamingo was built off hard work and love over years of dedication. Get out of here.

[@zopEnglandzip]

The Elvis jet looks like a carnival float, a jet stuck on a truck but the flamingo looks unified. I like them both for their merit.

[@bill426worker5]

Both of these Airplane conversions remind me of what it's like when people do not think things through ahead of time.

[@airman64]

That DC3 is very Cool it's got tons of neat switches and other things but I feel like the front could be better than it is

[@chuckthomas8176]

Elvis jet . Wins for me .

[@DatboiYugo]

I saw the dc3 on the road not too long ago with my grandma

[@ontarget1911]

Now we know where Jimmy got the idea from😅

[@joshclark4513]

Poor grizzly is traumatized from how busy he has been on the project the past 2 months

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

He’s definitely due for some time off, I believe he enjoyed it though as well!

[@jpcii]

Ha! I love the 7700 squawk on the Elvis jet transponder! What could possibly go wrong?

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Honestly, I didn’t even recognize it… of course it would be! 😆

[@airtek4809]

How many hours does it take to keep that stainless cleaned and shined?

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Good question, I didn’t ask. Very impressive for sure!

[@roymarksberry4152]

Oh my god there's another one

[@thecapedgremlin0001]

24:37 I hope they name it "The Elvis honky tonk Angel" and take it to Las Vegas...?

[@tandr3w]

Can you mix jet A with regular diesel? I think it is possible. The mix may get it better fuel mileage.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

We use to mix jet in our space heater, worked just fine. Jet-A is basically kerosene with anti-icing additive. Would be interesting to know what the fuel mileage difference would be.

[@amcconnell6730]

I see in the Elvis Jet that the control yokes were at the same angle - I wonder if they're still interconected, given that the left one is now steering for the RV?

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I would guess that they are then, good question. That would be awesome if so 👍

[@4funrc11]

@@amcconnell6730 🦃

[@airtek4809]

Also any update on the woman that was fired from the Elvis museum?

[@karljokkerlukkas_974]

Cool

[@michaeltaylor8835]

DC3 is cool

[@TN-oo5mx]

So jimmy are u going by zootown? If so come by g falls i would love to meet u and see this...top notch class

[@georgehay497]

Just curious, the R4D has FAA insignia. What N number was it, I grew up in N6. Cool stuff.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Don’t remember the N number, I could find out if you’d like?

[@roundengineaero4368]

This one was N25 with parts of N67 and N69

[@GreggRoberts]

Turn it into a land racer lol.

[@kalebk0422]

Someone needs to show cleetus this for the jet he bought.

[@gravityfuzz]

Not bad Burningman art cars.

[@tonyjones6904]

Because it's considered a straight truck do you have to have a CDL B to drive it?

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Good question… I should’ve asked Grizzly.

[@clarkstir55]

Tow a boat? Fuel tank pontoon party barge maybe?

[@carlosh7166]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

I think they did did a great job on both. The Elvis jet is so clean and shiny, impressive for the time that they had to get it done.

[@JSCB-365]

First Shirt has to enforce the rules everyone knows he used to break.

[@RedneckoutdoorsTraxlyon69]

Need to get some 1202 diesel that's the best for a diesel engines. You'll have to order it through a Canadian company or one of the racing fuel companies

[@sonnyondrums]

well i have seen it... just now

[@markoaks8694]

Also C-47

[@squiggyg.8415]

19:08 who came up with that? my next-door neighbor doesn’t have one in her home because she’s afraid of microwaves. Now I’m wondering which is weirder, mandating one or being afraid of microwave

[@MrKerry4371]

Would have been cool if the inside was lit up - must cost to much to turn the lights on.

[@jpdunamislodge]

You must have bought this old DC 3 from my old boss at Barron Aviation.

[@roundengineaero4368]

Yes we did

[@jpdunamislodge]

@@roundengineaero4368 I helped him start his P51 a few times. He obviously let me have the ground guy position and dint let me have the pilot seat position 🤣

[@jpdunamislodge]

@@roundengineaero4368 I was flying for Barron when 911 happened. Was out of Alliance Airport and on approach to TUL in a FedEx Caravan that morning.

[@Ros.A314]

Transponder on 7700.....already?😁

[@tylerbuckley4661]

When I was younger I used to visit San Diego and there was a tour bus using a dc3 or dc4 body I thought that was cool should have left elvises plane as a plane

[@fanelli57]

@@tylerbuckley4661 and what, leave it where it was to corroded away? It was never going to fly again.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

@@fanelli57 when they converted it to a tourist bus every one knew it woukd not fly again as for the Elvis plane museum piece to the king of Rock n roll the dc 3 was a tourist trap to ride around San Diego diwn town district back in the eighties it was 15 bucks for the tour

[@fanelli57]

@tylerbuckley4661 nobody wanted it, it even got kicked out of Graceland...twice.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

@@fanelli57 they could have restored it as it once was back when Elvis had it and yes that's expensive but more expensive to convert it to a motorized vehicle by sealing the wings and reinforcing the frame to support the motor then the transmission to make it move

[@fanelli57]

@tylerbuckley4661 who is "they"? It sat in Roswell for decades, anyone that wanted to restore and display it could have probably got it for much less than Jimmy paid for it. But nobody was interested. The chassis it rides on is just a frame from a RV, no modifying to install an engine to make it move, it's as it was when it was sitting under a RV, apart from being boxed for a little more rigidity.

[@cardboardboxification]

the Elvis jet needs a jet engine APU, running while going down the road,

[@scotttait2197]

Themed motorhome is hidious

[@Radiogirl1931]

Thays your opinion.

[@Radiogirl1931]

That's your opinion

[@jeremeysmith5661]

Get ahold of green apu

[@jasonrogers8754]

This is in Michigan so it's going to rust completely out in 5 years anyway.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Good point. I hope they treat it for corrosion!

[@Radiogirl1931]

Only if it's driven in the winter, which it isn't.

[@roundengineaero4368]

She is doing fine. I don't drive it in the winter

[@Radiogirl1931]

@@roundengineaero4368 yup. All the good toys go to hide in the Michigan winters.

[@roymarksberry4152]

Is only in america

[@whiskersmcmeow5839]

@CLEETUS

[@georgew.5639]

I wish my car had James Bond like weapons. Missiles, mines, oil slicks, smoke screens and anything else that I could think of.

[@lamarw7757]

Elvis never set foot on that plane. It's not that special. It was for his band.

[@jonasthemovie]

Did I get it straigt that Elvis neither remodeled nor flew in this plane?

[@averygentry35]

There was no VCRs in 70s 🤔