VTEC Austin ALLEGRO Restomod!

[@urbanjungle9600]

Im always blown away by the level of detail, precision and quality of the work all the team do. Incredible artistry.

[@philtucker1224]

Fascinating ( and slightly counterintuitive) that panel beating aluminium does not stretch or shrink like steel. Every day is a learning day! Thank you Nat! 👍👌

[@DavePilotCH47]

Cal, so happy you mentioned the white Datsun👍🏻. Larry Chen did a great video with the builder. Awesome build!!

[@philtucker1224]

Tom’s work is phenomenal. To be so gifted at such a young age is quite miraculous. (Plenty of very good 50 year old experienced panel makers will never hope to reach his already existing level of skill in their lifetimes)..

[@kuyper]

42:32 - Richard's "Lion Matches" shopping bag! Wow, I remember Lion matches from my youth, but had never seen a bag like that before :) Very cool, and get well soon Richard! As usual, the work done by the entire team is just staggering! True craftsmen, every one of you!

[@michaelramsdale5093]

Trev David is very skilled panel basher, probably one of the best skilled in the UK .

[@markcassidy7961]

Matt looks well happy 😊

[@quicknickdriver8510]

The cars that are nearing completion really start looking good, the orange Allegro especially appeals to me

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

☕️in hand feet up lets see what you’ve been busy this week 🇬🇧👍🏻😉

[@paulwiller1903]

Great video, love the cars and enjoyed seeing the guys working on them....

[@155andRising]

That Allegro parcel shelf reminds me of a TDK cassette tape from the 80s 😃

[@spowagematthew]

What a tease. I was hoping for a Mini Pickup update in the den.

[@johnrowell942]

Moving on nicely with all the projects

[@damiantaylor7993]

Cal, the Ring brothers are building a 70’s Aston Martin DBS V8 over the next couple of years, so that will be quite a cool Euro muscle car build

[@Legoman585]

Your observation of Sema Is So true Karl. That's why I watch you guys and have given up on most of my American you tube channels

[@raychambers3646]

They seem to be leaning more towards bread vans at the moment or Cab overs .

[@red00eye]

@2:18 Literally never seen those clamps in my life and ThisOldTony makes them and RP uses them in the same week

[@MatthewPoxon]

Another great episode. Love the updates from Marc, what a legend 🙌

[@tuckerbunch9553]

In an interview made at SEMA, one of the Ring brothers gave away a bunch of details on an Aston Martin build. He suggested a supercharged Coyote was in the plan

[@martynwhite3811]

I agree with Cal's comment about the white Datsun when so many of the common muscle cars have been done with another crate motor awesome work becomes same old thing. That said if the top builders are competing with each they should start with the same car be it a Japanese, English or Italian then you have a contest.

[@robinsongalaxie500]

Love seeing all you’re doing. Incredible work. Hindges made me chuckle though…… (hinges)😂

[@simonredfern9501]

Marc rocks... super cool dude....😊

[@micheltebraake7915]

Better than a candy store!

[@chrisgarside7974]

Great content as always !

[@htmotorworks799]

Ha, thanks for the shoutout on the 07K stuff, made my morning Nat!

[@-MacCat-]

Thanks guys.

[@stuartchristie64]

I hated allegros growing up , a friend had two including a burgundy vanden plas with the RR style grill, he got someone to pump the suspension up on it (hydroelastic) but i assume he pumped it up too much - as it was like an offroader lol. Austin did some terrible cars - agro, marina, princess, ital - funny thing is I'd now love a Princess or ambassador restomod now with something ridiculous like a tesla plaid running gear (Same concept would also be amazing with a rover SD1) These two are off the charts though - amazing work, i cant wait to see them on track, along with Johnny's 👍

[@aussiebloke609]

Your comment on SEMA is precisely why I watch this channel. Even the rumours of an upcoming Aston (from the Ring Brothers, I think) are still a moderately large GT with a front-engine V8, and I'd bet the drive train will become Americanized as the build progresses. You blokes have the Camaro...but you also have the two Integros, a series of Mk 1 Escorts, a whole stable of different Jag models...even a Landy, for eff's sake. It's more interesting - and likely a bit more of a challenge to take a design that fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down, and turn it into something with presence, like those Allegros are looking currently. You blokes are really creative, not following a well-trodden formula.

[@netgenrb]

Churciill's met. blue looks quite nice with its (temporary) brass window frames. Might look great colour for the wheels as well...

[@rangerlongshot]

s someone who is old enough to remember when Camaros (and Mustangs, Firebirds, Chargers, Cudas...) were brand new the way you have been pronouncing Camaro recently is absolutely correct.

[@Matnrach2-mf9qr]

Air con compressor is a swash plate pump

[@stevepearce1913]

Cal - I've just got to the bit when you are saying how much you'd like to see Euro cars or less usual ones bulit to the high standards. Simple - next year take one of Retropower's creations as your work is every bit as good as the top american shops!

[@stuartchristie64]

better than most I'd say

[@MrBoom246]

Cracking video 👍👍👍👍

[@johnhurst3737]

Mark ... " start the fans please ". !

[@nickbowker5134]

Not a fan

[@EdgyNumber1]

*QUESTION:* Have you guys ever considered doing your own platform architecture for vehicle projects similar to the Allegro (body over different chassis), adaptable for projects of various widths, wheelbases, overall lengths etc.? The idea being that you already have a modular system to call upon where parts and processes can be standardised. Just a thought.

[@andrewhodgson9750]

these allegros look great ,i need to see one in the flesh cos cant get a good look onscreen

[@connorjames6307]

Welcome to "retropower uncut" while stood infront of a cut up car 😂

[@christofferholmstedt3312]

07k's are really nice, thats what i intend on swapping into my project!

[@georgepinder1329]

Hi guys thanks for all the interesting videos. I was lucky enough to attend the open day at the Den which I thought was awesome. I have a question which is after final suspension assembly do you check /adjust corner weights never seen this included on any videos

[@dangerousandy]

Good evening

[@djohh3057]

Its a swash plate ( the AC pump )

[@jamest5149]

I used to be pedantic on pronunciation, but words and especially names vary colloquially depending on location in the world, I now accept words may be pronounced differently or even have a different meaning.

[@dingmanracing]

Ring brothers ALSO doing an Aston..on a Roadster shop chassis with Coyote power..of course Retropower found that out if they spoke with them.

[@stevesloan6775]

I can highly recommend Cerakote for the Camaro's raw machined alloy.

[@stevepearce1913]

Why do I get the feeling that a cursed LS might not be polluting this fine car? They are widely available while a twin supercharged Aston V8 from the Virage-based LM 500 isn't. I used to be the groundsman at Aston Workshop and had the pleasure of seeing one of these monsters close up. This in stock form would give over 500bhp and with further fettling such as a 7 litre conversion could give even more.

[@Rwecosher]

Air con compressor. Same as pressure washer or that daft 1-Srtoke engine: swash plate pump

[@keithfarrell7638]

Ahhh Sunday evening....cracking stuff. Just a thought but would there be any resistance to doing a diesel powered project?

[@fredericrike5974]

Nat, I have seen your shop use Vintage Air materials previously; can they make those evaporator sections in a right hand drive? Or give you enough info to 3D model it and install their innards? The box you are using on the XJ was designed for a left hand drive car- bet you can't guess what hand their home market drives on- but I'm thinking with a bit of ingenuity, the same basic parts would fit in a box that would work better in a right hand drive- and I'll bet they would work with you if you called- great stuff, really good customer relations and engineering people from my experience. Cal, glad to hear you are hanging out with "motor head royalty"! You have worked hard to get to where you are- I hope that client and budget comes along to "do SEMA"- Retropower can get in the ring with that lot ! To all the "guys in the back room" that help make Cal and Nat look really good- as Elvis would say "Thank you, thank you very much"- watching what you all do is awesome every weekly update- I have yet to feel disappointed at how one of your projects turn out- they sound simple when N&C first explain them, and then the head scratching begins!

[@davidklauer3422]

Got my beer! Let’s do this!

[@spatchist]

I believe all Camaros should be Bitchin' Camaros as per the Dead Milkmen song.

[@jryalls]

I think it’s Ring Brothers who are are building a 1980’s Aston Martin Vantage using a corvette transaxle set up. Is that the kind of thing you mean with their execution based on Euro cars?

[@retropowercars]

They are, and yes, would love to see more of that sort of thing at SEMA

[@jryalls]

@@retropowercars Cool, couldn’t remember if it was them or Roadster Shop. Can’t wait to see what they do with that platform.

[@EntraVenuS]

what episode did the saab body go on to the audi ? I've been away

[@SB-vb8ch]

Swash plate type compressor

[@simongroot7147]

Be careful with joining all the V12 intake runners at the throttle body, it causes the air distribution to the cylinders to be unbalanced. This makes some of the cylinders run rich and some lean which causes pistons to melt. There is a reason why the standard Jaguar V12 manifold has a plenum and it is not for good looks.....

[@stuartstephens]

I'm sure the cost of shipping a car there and back would be prohibitive, but I'd think most any of the cars from your shop would be a big hit at SEMA.

[@TomTom-k9l]

Some nice blue tartan bits on Churchills seats and interior would be nice and different

[@uliwehner]

certainly would be, but in a proper jag i would want fancy leather sofas front and back. well, maybe when someone picks up my suggestion to build a 2-door, MK X / 420G

[@hifiandmtb]

Not running catalytic converters in the Allegros, if only to keep the stink down?

[@modelmania825]

for the v12 jaguar intake manifolds , go and get a set of propper TWR intake manifolds , that are bigger than the stock ones , instead of re-inventing the whole damn thing again ,,, don miles in the UK makes them these days ( jaguar sports )

[@andyvander543]

Clinching the Ally panels on the Aston. Is there a better way now? Bonding perhaps or will you do a combination?

[@douglasgreen437]

Did you meet the great Chip Foose ?

[@nigelwest3430]

Lots of nice expensive coverings on the wiring harnesses, the joy of one-off and low volume

[@mickmarrett9284]

The ring bros are currently building a euro car. I do believe it’s a jag like project Utah

[@paulsthill3186]

Good evening. What brand Coilover shock and spring are you'll using on the Allegro's ?? By the way, great work you'll do in general 👍🏼💯

[@Geordie10032]

What colour is the Camaro I love it and would love to paint my Vespa a similar.colour.

[@ianstoys13mgs]

Shit shields !! hahaha

[@VOOM_Tube]

🙈🤣

[@FeathersMcGinty]

Ace video as always! I teach First Aid for a living so give me a shout if you need that or any other courses like MHFA, H&S etc ⚕️

[@jerehada]

The 5cyl Audi looks a really tall engine.

[@mattsmith4053]

Though not a direct link it would be nice to see a Ford Coyote in the Aston. Theyre not the greatest engine ever because they arent a Aston V12, but i prefer them to the LS platform sruff.

[@GenuineAussie1]

Cal. U just want more 60s Corvairs?

[@neilwharton720]

I started watching this channel because it was interesting in restoring old classics , but it’s gone way beyond that to the extreme lengths of milling this milling that to a ridiculous degree and has become the wierd example of cars for the wierd owners.!!!

[@fraserwright9482]

Yes for a bunch of guys who mainly do 70s British cars in a 90s pro touring theme to moan about the Americans only doing American cars seems a bit rich.

[@chrishauser5180]

What is the name of the color of the Camaro and the blue on the blue/white mini car?

[@peterdob6380]

Question You always seem to be struggling with ac install/packaging. Why not electric ac? Packaging where you might have more room. The trunk? Room. In the trunk.

[@4321GO_Simon]

29 minutes in, are you trying to describe a “swash plate”, Cal?

[@LordClunk]

Up until you mentioned fitting air conditioning, I was wondering if it was Jonny Smiths Allegro. But we all know he hates air con.

[@stuartkynoch7289]

It's "CAME RO" LOL ;)

[@ogofog9120]

Just wondered, not an engineer or expert, do you guys ever use powder coating? Some restorers seem enthusiastic others not so…

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

Kal, it is pronounced Camero, even though it's spelt Camaro. You must've heard the yanks pronounce it, Camero 😊

[@dubCanuck1]

Max effort/max budget cars don't always mean "cool" to most car guys. And most of those SEMA builds are 100% undriveable. So, at least for me, they're entering into the same realm as 3D car renders from the Kyza or RobertDesign. At some point, they're more art pieces than actual vehicles.

[@fivedotsdave9723]

Does anyone else have difficulties looking at on-screen welding, even though I have welded for many years I cannot look at welding in a vid because it affects my eyes and something in my brain....

[@uliwehner]

i would not be a proper german if i did not point out the typo @38:12

[@stephenholland5930]

As mentioned in the video...

[@garymees3686]

Not anyone can go to Sema you have to be in the TRADE you will have a lot of angry subscribers wondering why you told them to go when they are not allowed.

[@jagvette1]

So work stops because a painters needle or jet is worn, that's very inefficient, why don't you insist your staff have spares or if Retro pays for them why don't you have spares ?

[@zerebusgarago]

Who edited this? Why leave in a long and boring explanation of why you don't want to blast the car because of filters in the first couple of minutes of the video. You know the time where you are supposed to catch the watchers attention...