We Brought A Legend BACK From the Dead!

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

What do you think of this automotive icon? Would you drive it down the highway?!

[@stuartharkins4439]

If yous get that back on the road there will be nothing else like it on the road can't wait to see the test drive

[@gregorynagy8500]

Very Interesting!! Yes I would Drive This. G

[@u.p.tinkering]

Hell yeah!! I am sure it is a handful on streets, but still a blast!🙂

[@deanglasscock1643]

I love it...the car shows what some passion and some "I can't...oh yeah well watch this" can do 😎 and you know what...I would 👏🏻😎

[@robertsummers753]

hellyea!!!!!!!!

[@tynman49er]

Phipps getting emotional talking about his Dad was the best part of this episode! He is the comedy relief too, honestly. By the way, where is chase? Just noticed that after the last few episodes🤔

[@sm70911]

Phipps is an automotive icon for real - he makes the show better with his knowledge and how he got the goods on Richard

[@sweetums76]

To Chase, wherever you are. We noticed your absence, buddy. Your work at GMG was appreciated. Keep safe.

[@StewartLB9424]

"I can JB Weld" ... Phipps is awesome

[@denisteets0818]

Phipps gives me anxiety when he talks.. lol.. spit it out already haha.. ahhhhh

[@azjohn34]

He’s a stoner

[@TheMaster1]

Love that you are restoring a piece of history. What happened to Chase?

[@davidsantos8206]

Long gone from GMG

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

@@davidsantos8206 What happened?

[@WillChandlerFLD120]

Who cares

[@danielrodenwald3144]

Bet that Red bus caused him a mental breakdown

[@isaiaslopez8974]

Everyone is asking about Chase and why Richard doesn't mention him. They probably have an NDA contract to protect themselves. I'm no lawyer but that's what I would've done

[@bobmcdonough6156]

where is chase these days? Did you all finish the red bus? I may have missed something. More builds Bro. can't wait to see this thing run. GYSOT

[@jumpinjojo]

He’s gone.

[@combinedtaxi4692]

What happened to Chase he actually new what he was doing thought the guy from fired up garage replaced him but mia also?

[@Andy-gti]

geuss gorillaPro didn't want their truck @ 17:30 🤣

[@doncannon370]

Great disassembly video. Good job showing all of the original work that was made in house.

[@GiletheCarGuy]

I can't wait to hear this guy's story. Love the faux blower carb housing. I bet that was a lot of fun to drive and created a crowd at ever gas station stop.

[@alexcorona]

Look it up online, there’s dozens of articles. Under the name digger.

[@c.d.morgan4760]

It sure did! Crowds of cops too!

[@atrain882]

Richard better not let Phipps go anywhere 💯FACT better give that man whatever he needs

[@justinharris6601]

Big facts Phipps is a total asset and his knowledge is unmatched and hes a true hot rodder PHIPPSTARR is legit

[@WillChandlerFLD120]

Good guy taking orders from a child must have been hard.

[@JustAGirl008]

Agree 100%

[@leeroygalea592]

Richard the master of micro managing..would hate to work in that shop…

[@edwarddaou9941]

There will never be another Aaron.

[@MichaelSmith-jv7zm]

These guys make a big deal out of the smallest stuff. Aaron said it then did it.

[@2wheel_freedom]

29:15 Phipps reply to learn to weld made me laugh ....

[@djbillye4943]

Sure seems like they don't really get along with each other love it

[@allangooge7871]

I’ve never seen Richard get so involved in one of his builds. But it’s great content. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@izzydizzy1115]

That's because he doesn't have a lead mechanic!

[@ScottH.]

@@izzydizzy1115 exactly! They all look a bit lost now. They take the engine apart and then look like a dog that ripped up the sofa when the owners came home once Richard asked them what they were doing. Not good. 🤦‍♂️

[@illsaveyes]

@@izzydizzy1115 Jerry is tha bomb ffs way more experienced than chase, who was awesome btw not hating on him one bit richards a potcher like me not a lead mechanic. U wouldn’t think it lol but Phipps as forgotten more than rrr will ever know 👍 big up GMG keep it coming 🚀🚀🚀🔥🔥👍

[@allangooge7871]

What happened to Chase?

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Where's Chase lately? He should be on this!!!

[@MGarrison]

Where's chase? I've always been so impressed with him and all the knowledge he has at such a young age. I didn't know they made guys like him anymore.

[@thetilemaniac]

Chase lol! He is probably somewhere designing ugly buses. That " bus build " was such garbage.

[@LawzyDog]

​@The Tilemaniac he does what richard wants hes the smartest guy in there

[@davidsantos8206]

He's no longer working for gas monkey garage

[@whooplife9785]

Exactly what i was wondering and thinking. I'm most people jump to the worst possible conclusion, but man, I hope not!

[@adamthomas4638]

I seen him helping out in lacey Blair's garage if you don't know she's a beautiful girl who does auto KZbin but they are obviously missing him chase was skilled an good at being on camera

[@chriswilgus4752]

Last time I saw chase was when they bought the Ferrari. He wasnt real happy that day. I'm sure he left same reasons Aaron left. Wants to do his own thing,and not be at work 24hrs. Day.

[@johncoinas]

Hes working for some othet company. People posted it

[@Jamescampbell4661]

I wondered where he was. I hate when you are used to certain workers then they leave the show.

[@chad8251]

@@johncoinas what other company

[@eddiestonerbud7188]

@@chad8251 McDonald’s

[@chad8251]

@@eddiestonerbud7188 like fixing their semis? 😂

[@markschumacher2788]

Where is Chase? I have not seen him in several videos. Does he still work for the garage?

[@2wheel_freedom]

Also Victor the interior guy.

[@davidsantos8206]

No he doesn't

[@Vietnamjohn77]

With the advances in fibreglassing in the last 50 years they’d do well to send off the shell for work inside the body . Strengthen it while still flexing .

[@victorycrosby4896]

Chase is young and the world is his oyster with his talent it will a great ride I look forward to follow.

[@thigpen79]

Chase left GMG, why??

[@ayupmeducks7609]

Where is Chase? i miss him. Such a clever lad at a young age.

[@gofiqure8927]

Hey where's Chase?

[@michaelberry1837]

He's gone And Richard won't even mention why hes gone

[@cornhoolio6456]

who is phipps dad? seems like he was a legend back in the day in the car scene

[@joeking6473]

This is definitely Phipps project. He is awesome.

[@dragoneyesus6796]

Does anyone remember the Tarantula top fuel dragster ?

[@DG-lj9qm]

I would put a real blower It should work fine and sound really good.

[@almostserious75]

Reverse engineering something makes you really appreciate the intial engineering that went into the build...Awesome...

[@zAngus]

Camera kids are good at filming each other :)

[@kennethmello5353]

OK Richard waiting for you to come clean on what happened to chase!

[@chuckfowler8875]

Where's Chase and the new guy the one that worked at Fired Up Garage.

[@michaelberry1837]

Good question Richard won't even mention poor Chase's name

[@matthewjames2707]

Finally I have been waiting to see this build since Shaun brought it back to the shop...

[@c.d.morgan4760]

Those radiator hoses going to the back were for trailer with a water tank for highway cruising. Also, there was a "roadster top" in addition to the coupe top. (I've known Minette for many years).

[@girardhunt4508]

Where is Chase?

[@michaelberry1837]

He's gone and they won't tell us why

[@snoopu2601]

For being a young guy building a street legal dragster was ahead of time. I'm shire back in the 70s he was getting lots of head turns.

[@allanperry6507]

Help at Gas Monkey will come and go its just the nature of the beast called Richard Rawlins.Hope we see Chase again some day doing well. Smiles 😃 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@acacia1510]

Less Richard

[@garylucier6817]

I certainly remember that Digger when it was yellow. I was a sophomore or junior in H.S.. And there was a Hotwheels replica car made of it too!

[@Curonianviking]

Hey gang! Where is young Chase? This car is a legend, and just like a bulldog with a face a mother can only love, yet they are stinking adorable, so is this car! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! It's definitely a one off!

[@GRUMPYGUNNUT]

I think this is the best episode yet. More like being there watching the real process. Without all the BS.

[@billyplace8178]

Treat Phipps better

[@itsIVLEAGUE]

Phipps seems so exited about this car

[@keithlempka2593]

1st thing address the Chase issue, and update on the bus. And rebuild the Ferrari to oem, and get rid of the tall goatee guy , he is very dull

[@EvanGunStuff]

I feel like working for Richard would probably suck. He seems kind of like a diva. Im here for the guys that work for him. We need Richard to address the chase situation. Its fine if he moved on to a better company that just needs to be said

[@getchasome6230]

I didnt even notice he was gone

[@harveyjohnson2587]

I agree not the same without Chase

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

I was wondering what happened to him. Now I know why Richard brought on a couple of new guys.

[@jameskellison9342]

I imagine it’s not a lot of fun working with Richard. He thinks way too much of himself

[@getchasome6230]

@@jameskellison9342 Richard should've paid that kid so much leaving wouldnt be an option. Chase carried the whole shop

[@camaro88rds]

Damn I love this car, glad to see it getting restored and upgraded on some things. Just curious though, wouldn't it be possible to make a new mold out of the old shell?

[@debraadrian7803]

Does Chase still work there have not seen him on ur videos lately

[@ams.8958]

Was waiting for this... keep up the great work guys.. love sent from the UK 👌🏻

[@u.p.tinkering]

Awesome episode Richard and Team! So cool how he had that blower setup!!!

[@vmwindustries]

Fipps tossing out the gages! I thought you guys were keeping it O.G. Like a peice of history.

[@erich6879]

What happend to Chase?

[@michaelberry1837]

I guess he went to bigger and better things but it would be nice if Richard Tell us what happened To him

[@MichaelSmith-jv7zm]

That new guy would rather talk about it then just do it. He is no Chase thats for sure.

[@wilfredoacevedo7315]

So chase left , 😢

[@JoeMuyLoco]

Where's Chase?

[@luish777]

New guy asks the right questions it's hard to know what direction Richard is going but the boys are hanging in there.

[@Anuskasv0]

Crazy car! Definately needs a real blower on it though.

[@jumpinjojo]

*Definitely

[@chriswalker6776]

Wonder where Mr Chase is these days? Hopefully he's doing well. Cool old car

[@dannylaverty2001]

At least it wasnt a lazy repeat

[@anthonykingsley592]

Please Richard tell us what happened to chase the 21 year old shop manager?!

[@AR-Roons]

He left for a new shop. A few comments above mentioned it

[@djbillye4943]

Chased away

[@dededallas2276]

Did Chase leave

[@ams.8958]

Good point.. aint seem him for a while.

[@beekeeper213]

I seen him a couple episodes back when he met up with Richard yo pick up cars... maybe he's just doing somthing else... vacation.. wife kids... there's a reason Richard hasn't spoke on it

[@dededallas2276]

Well mr. Holland's usually doesn't really speak about when someone leaves unless it's some sort of big major issue or something about a fact

[@michaelberry1837]

It would be nice if Richard was saying something about the poor kid

[@dededallas2276]

That should have been Mister Rawlins

[@bryanmatthews4395]

Did Chance leave

[@michaelberry1837]

Chase is gone and they won't Is mention his name

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Smart of Richard to tell the boys to document the whole thing as is so he can tell the story of this historical car.

[@calvinh.8882]

Phipps, It would be much better to go and have the guy that built it sign that dash cluster. Or, have the builder and Richard both sign it, that would be even cooler.

[@RoundOneShop]

I love fixing old historical items, you do wheeled things, I do machines and pews. Thank you and your team. seriously

[@ATomRileyA]

That is a pretty cool car, great to see something being done with it and bringing it back.

[@azjohn34]

I think Shawn P would be a great help around the shop!! He can’t trailer cars anymore. 😂

[@robertpirtle3638]

I hope old boy didn’t quit or get fired over the load moving.

[@azjohn34]

Watch coffee walk- Austin Healy 3000 episode!! Shawn wisdom again!!

[@robertpirtle3638]

So what . He got the truck stuck. He drives for days and even stays awake to help.

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

8:35 Hell yeah. Thats a family heirloom for sure.

[@michaelbrown3731]

Where’s Chase?

[@Crockabock]

Wait Richie. Last show u were so mad it got damaged. Today you say it's all ok as your building it lol. Can you make up your mind son?

[@josephnovotney7845]

I love watching on the internet never miss a show. you are such a favorite of mine, I'm 58 my girl is 40 and I love your style, I don't drink but I still have fun. I'm getting ready to order a couple of shirts . I'm planning on winning 1 of your give aways .wow the way you can go and go ,don't you ever get tired or run down. I love the digger , looks like it would be hard to drive on the freeway or making tight turns or seeing out the back. Can't wait to see you driving it. Godbless you and your crew

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Very very special content. Thank you. Revival of actual old race cars is a really exiting route to go.

[@youbetoomuch]

Motion race works ... Has a mster cylinder rear proportioning valve fix that would make the rear the mains and the fronts 20% ish

[@nicklinville9020]

Can someone please teach the senior citizen in skinny jeans the difference between the words “observe” and “preserve”?

[@TaylorHomeCare]

Haha phibs, he told me to take care of it hahaha. Dude is awesome.

[@Stevesixty7]

It looks cool, but I definitely wouldn't drive on a public road. It looks like an accident waiting to happen.

[@djbillye4943]

Not a good turning car lol.

[@seana2646]

I think people misunderstand Richard & Fipps relationship. Its like Richard is talking to an eccentric uncle, I don't see malice in the exchanges depite its obviously employee & employer. They have worked together for a very long time & I would think as a smart businesman Rich realises a long term asset when he has one. Even if hs record on employeers suggest they are all disposable & will be cut without looking back.

[@pete6300]

Yall better double and triple check the front 3/4 of the chassis. The way he let it bounce all over the trailer might have cracked a bar. Dragster are notorious for cracking if you tow them without supporting the long skinny chassis.

[@stevenellis4005]

We always ratchet strapped it down on the rear tires and the front of the frame and never had any problems with newer dragsters.

[@2010NikeHead]

So no more chase?

[@christophermorgan5574]

For everyone asking Chase left for another opportunity at a different shop

[@AR-Roons]

First Aaron now Chase…at least we have Fipps

[@michaelberry1837]

That's great but It would be nice if Richard would say something about him I think Chase deserves that for all the s*** he put up from Richard

[@coochieslayer22]

That's a shame. Give them a little fame and all of a sudden they left for a better opportunity.

[@michaelberry1837]

@@IR-nq4qv I understand gas monkey is a multi million dollar business but d*** he could at least mention the poor kid what happened to him

[@brianmunch1827]

Why does everyone assume things? Most of the fans talk good about Fipp and or Dennis. Why do some of you forget they are friends with Richard. Not everyone works for the same job their whole life. We all don’t befriend everyone we work with for our entire life. But how do we know why people choose the path they lead. Maybe the guys who left without a mention left on terms with this in mind. Good luck to everyone I say. The show must go on, and I will watch. Thanks to all who help Richard make my new way to watch tv.

[@jasonbaxter99]

Where did Chase go?

[@martinsnape7995]

who is the Spanner man. Is he the replacement for Chase?

[@kevinconger3969]

Where's Chase???

[@acedogg692005]

I haven't seen Chase in a while...Where is he?

[@steveriley1995]

A possible solution to your carburetor trouble would be using a modern holley sniper setup. It won't be seen and all the tuning could be done with a hidden tuner inside the cockpit. It's gonna be almost impossible to do any adjustments on a carburetor buried inside the blower housing. Just saying. Your southern Indiana fan Steve Riley. Keep up the great work. Woooooo....

[@garylucier6817]

Take the machine shop the replacement carb to bolt up to the manifold and dyno tune it on there so all the carb adjustments are completed on the dyno. Then remove the carb once all set and install it back into the polished housing with a new blower belt and bearings freshened up on all pulleys. Adjustments inside that fake housing will be a nightmare though a few well placed and machined holes and plugs for basic carb tuning (idle screws/mixture screws, etc.), would be proper improves. Just so you can pop the shiny plugs and do final fine tune carb adjusting.

[@waynewilliams8554]

When Garlits made the rear engine the go to chassis in the early 70s, quite a few of the single seat FED's found themselves cruising the streets in California for a few years. Hot Rod and a few other mags showcased them!!

[@c.d.morgan4760]

But the Digger was purpose built to be a street car to amaze cruisers.

[@chuckfowler8875]

I grew up just a few miles from yall off of Webbs Chapel I remember seeing that car drive around especially up and down Harry Hines.

[@rayrichards9322]

saw it also. Lived off walnut hill/webbs chapel.

[@chuckfowler8875]

@rayrichards9322 Really I lived on Townsend 3199 3 houses from Webbs Chapel what school did you go to probably TJ huh I went to WT White.

[@joeedwards627]

Big shiney toolbox’s everywhere, well we don’t weld.. we don’t do the carburettor, we don’t build the engine..what a garage…

[@izzydizzy1115]

Story time with Phipps!😵‍💫

[@JOB1925pk]

I remember a model kit from back in the day called the Trantula that looked just like this.

[@nathdevau3219]

If your going as far as modifying the digger, it would be great to see a collab with @StreetBandito where the fiberglass is remade and replaced with carbon fiber

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

... This 🤯

[@jrsgarage7623]

Richard Rawlings. Did you see the 100 cars for sale by Fayetteville Tennessee half are tri five Chevys and half are 61-64 Chevys and are 500-750$ each

[@joshhall7753]

Now that's fast n loud 🤣

[@bloodops3751]

Yes boy..it's back

[@jefferybye2169]

Well damn, Phipps and Chrissy and Tony are the only original Monkeys left at the shop. Whats going on with everyone he hires, do they get fired after workn there for awhile

[@kingdommusic5456]

it sounds like richard is saying to take this car and make it to the level of the Best present day 2023 technology , ie upgraded tig welding , aluminum , titanium, fasteners, paint , carbon parts , rims , tires electronic ignition/computer engine control parts ,fuel management and goodies etc etc ~BUT keep it all original.

[@geraldburner7669]

That poor Canes bus I saw it in the background. It probably hauntes Richard in his sleep. Why not put a Holey Sniper on it? As far as Chase Machinics change jobs, like most people change their oil. Good luck dude.

[@mikegregory4036]

Explanation on Chase