Worn-out Cadillac V-8 Engine Rebuild Time-lapse | Redline Rebuild

It's Redline Rebuild time! Many of you have spent the last 3 months following along as Davin tore down and masterfully rebuilt this classic 1957 Cadillac 365 V-8 engine. As with any rebuild, there were some bumps along the way, but the time has come to fire this thing up! So sit back, relax, and enjoy another fast-paced time-lapse engine rebuild brought to you by your friends at Hagerty.
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[@KPen3750]

"Redline Rebuild" You mean the most satisfying youtube series ever???

[@alexenns3203]

Yes

[@kyleforeman4543]

That it is,an the time too edit it all is amazin ,an put all the time lapse together, plus all the maching ..another great build by Hagerty.tks for sharing

[@boiwalker833]

They are

[@memeAlexcheramie]

If you're a gearhead and don't watch this series, you're either lying about not watching it or being a gearhead.

[@benjaminavdic5631]

I hope the video editor guy finally got his well deserved RAISE!

[@RonaldFinger]

I liked the part where the engine was rebuilt

[@lwoodt1]

Maybe that would look good in your Fiero.

[@scotte2815]

@@lwoodt1 DANGIT! you beat me to it!

[@scotte2815]

I like the part where history repeats itself (again) and he had to turn the distributor 180 degrees

[@BuzzLOLOL]

I wanted to see a dyno run... drove one of these 365" engines back in the day in my Mom's '56 Caddy... wanted to see if it really had the advertised "300 HP"... it never seemed as hot as the 277 HP 371" Olds in my '57 Olds 98 Starfire...

[@amoni1959]

Hi Ron. 👋🏾

[@edeckman]

Your stop-motion crew is spectacular. "Wallace & Grommet" would be proud.

[@carlodanese9120]

I know it's a mammoth undertaking this time lapse but this is exactly what I appreciate the most

[@ezwestyt]

Never clicked on a video so fast

[@JDone33]

I've watched a lot of rebuild from this guy and I can honestly say that he's a badass!! Love the time-lapse videos pal

[@chefchemist7343]

A work of pure magnificence! "Roll the time lapse!"

[@robertdavidson3090]

Kudos to the whole production. Davin you are a craftsman and the result is a beautiful looking and running classic. The gold paint on the Cadillac logos on the valve cover are really the icing on the cake. Working in television and video production for 40 years I am stunned by the talent of the videographers and editors as Hagerty. The use of new equipment and tech to produce this time lapse showcases their talent and dedication. I know how much work this is and they are truly at the top of their game. Congratulations because this was really a treat to sit back, watch and marvel at the effort.

[@1958CaddyMan]

I have been driving Cadillacs since 1975. My favorite engine is the "Kettering V8" 365. I have had many. You did everything perfect. I have great respect for you man!!! I currently have a 1958 Coupe DeVille with tri-power. I love the sound and performance of that engine. When you started this series i was not sure what you were going to do. You did it all perfect! My old Cadillac mentors would enjoy this if they were still alive. Thank you so much for making this old Cadillac Craftsman happy!!

[@copisetic1104]

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one that’s put the distributor in 180 out.

[@jeffplant3]

Me too! Always nice to get it right the second time!

[@TheBigBruski]

Oh, I hear ya.

[@dannyresendes4908]

Its a rite of passage

[@Geordo1960]

Either that or he’s not afraid to admit his mistakes like any other great builder...

[@Cupra317hp]

If you Dont have. You are Not a real car guy 😂

[@Zheka1273]

OMG. This video is not about engine. It's about the high quality of filming. Amazing

[@vettekid3326]

If you've ever put a distributor in 180' off you immediately recognise the sound it makes when it tries to fire.

[@Shane-Singleton]

and by the fireball that comes blasting out of the top of the carb shortly after, lol.

[@Wreckerboy]

If you’ve watched Davin build a motor or two you recognize that sound... :D

[@brandendavenport2892]

been there done that

[@smathet7766]

Or when you blow the mufflers off,like I did in trade school over 20 years ago. My instructor laughed at me. Scared the hell out of me. LOL

[@kyleforeman4543]

We all been their before..lol.

[@aleksecheverria112]

OMG that was so beautiful, amazing video. greetings from bolivia.

[@serpentza]

Been seriously looking forward to this one! Please do and Oldsmobile at some point! I need pointers on how to re-do my 78 Trans-Am's 403. Your 350 chevy rebuild videos were the blueprint I used when rebuilding the 350 in my 68 corvette a while back, this stuff is gold!

[@nct9466]

Hey this isn’t “China” content What you doing hanging round these parts?!

[@charlieinsingapore]

Brilliant, aren't they?

[@Chevymonster203]

Lol what the hell, was just watching your China housing bubble video and here you are commenting on a cadillac engine rebuild.

[@serpentza]

@@Chevymonster203 Haha, yeah I have another car related channel called "Worthless Whips" where I work on cars when not talking about China

[@serpentza]

@@nct9466 You got me!

[@dapsapsrp]

These time lapse videos never get old. The attention to detail, the stop animation and the respect for history are satisfying to watch. In my limited tinkering with engines, SBCs and Pontiacs, I never had to fuss with rocker arm shafts. What a pain.

[@1of4Thatsthescore]

This man is a wizard ! He is worth his weight in gold.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Beautiful !!!! So well done this video !!! 👍 😎

[@DZspartan6]

This series has some of the cleanest, well made videos on KZbin.

[@heliomartins8593]

Two things America's best... Hagerty and the v8's... Good bless America

[@marktroiani5401]

This has been my favorite Redline Rebuild. Thanks for making my COVID quarantine better guys.

[@lobolj53]

Been holding back on watching this video. My father passed away Jan 18th and we were in the process of rebuilding his '68 cadillac deville with the 472 in it. All thats left is putting in the re-upholstered seats. Great video, thank you guys.

[@gglen2141]

There is just something about old Cadillac engines. They just seem to be special.

[@1958Cadillac-v2g]

Yes, I belive that in fact my entire 58 Caddy is very special to me, my parents bought it in 1960! Still on the road. 😊

[@steelman86]

My 57 Eldorado Biarritz engine just got rebuilt but we are waiting for the 2x4 carbs to be returned after rebuild!., took a long time but it will be worth it to cruise around the CA central coast again!

[@paulwest3905]

Whew! Best one yet fellas, although the Buick is a damn close second for me. As many times as I have seen a timelapse, they still blow me away. Hope you guys got a raise this year, you deserve it!

[@scottcollins5060]

A sweet sympathy of pistons!!!😮 That's so good to hear!! Keep doing more.

[@abemarkillie1742]

Your next project should be a diesel, like an old 6.9 IDI from a Ford truck that would make my day

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Or maybe a detroit ? 😁

[@peteg8123]

Maybe one of those old Mercedes 5 cylinder turbo diesels?

[@janknudsen145]

yes it will be a 6.9 but only cause i own one that needs a rebuild

[@rsage_]

I'd like to either see a common Cummins 6BT or an uncommon VM Motori 2.8 (Jeep Liberty Diesel).

[@thomasfletcher4765]

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[@dfcusmc]

Had to smile when he tried to fire it up and got a carb backfire. Had a similar experience 62 years ago when a buddy and I rebuilt his '50 Merc flathead after we graduated from high school and he used a cash graduation gift to finance the rebuild. First time ever for both of us. We were working in a drive-through granary shed with a few hand tools and a chain hoist. Having no engine stand we reinstalled the rebuilt engine and the first time we cranked it got fire shooting out of the top of the carb. Took us a while to figure out that the distributor was 180 out.

[@justinfoster7291]

That is one the most beautiful engines I've seen come together on this show

[@brtherb8677]

IT RUNS...!!! Another one done nicely by Davin and crew..!!

[@picax8398]

Wow the gold lettering on that blue is amazing. And that exhaust note oh my god that sounds good

[@brunometzengo4944]

Красава сильный моторист уважуха и лайк в поддержку 🤟🤙✌️👌👍

[@bhumiriady]

Awesome timelapse video as always! These Cadillac V8s are quite underrated... Nice to see a video on these engines.^^

[@kyleforeman4543]

Nice too see a old Caddy rebuild,never too old too see those old one built

[@bhumiriady]

@@kyleforeman4543 I concur with you on that one. It's nice to see an old engine like that Cadillac V8 being rebuilt to factory condition.^^

[@ekscalybur]

@@bhumiriady I'm absolutely positive this one is built better than factory condition.

[@1958Cadillac-v2g]

I have a 58 cadillac that my parents bought in 1960. Lifelong Southern California car, in great shape. It has the original 365 engine, same as this, , and runs beautifully. They are torque monsters, just whats needed to get 5000 lbs of car moving from a dead stop!

[@Derpsson]

@@1958Cadillac-v2g I have a 1957 and it really is a joy to drive. Silent from inside the car when just holding a cruising speed but just touching the pedal and it shows you just what it's capable off.

[@larryjohnston52]

Over/Under !!! Takes a Proud Man to admit the Flaws! I will watch this Clip about 10times and enjoy it every time. What's Next??

[@RUNE-66]

Such a beautiful engine. And the gold pinstriping is really classy. Older engines may not be as sufficient but they sure look good. 👌

[@MervandtheMagicTones]

@2:57 Really cool that you show the cross-hatching. This is critical to running in a fresh engine.

[@tim_g3478]

I enjoy the time lapse followed by the startup!

[@bradhaines3142]

a lot of people say ooo time lapse, but what im always impressed by is the stop motion. that takes TIME to do right.

[@queasyislander0274]

I’ve never been this early keep doing these redline rebuild videos they are amazing!

[@stakesd]

Even our heros will make small mistakes! its all about correcting them and moving on! Love these redline rebuilds!

[@davicanarin]

the shooting and editing on these timelapse builds are insane man, so many details, you cant get it all watching just in one time, thank you hagerty for the amazing content!

[@Dave-from-Mercer-Island-WA-USA]

Your frequent signoff, "Get in your shop, get your work done!" inspires me to get off my ass, get in my shop and get my hands dirty. It's the perfect sign off to these excellent videos. Please include it in all your pieces ... it never gets old.

[@daddyganesh8958]

I'm addicted to the time lap videos 😊✌️ btw I'm one of the senior. Re .technician

[@WayneMacDonald1]

For anyone who has ever rebuilt a motor, that moment of getting the beast fired up and roaring is simply wonderful. Almost as good watching it on Hagerty as real life but not quite.

[@hdfxrs9121]

I love the sound it makes at idle. You just know there's power lurking in there. Great job on this rebuild.

[@mesquitaautoeletrica1368]

The best time lapse from all over the internet are here. A big hug from Brasil.

[@patrickhill8748]

That was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen!!! To follow you through the build and see it come together like that is just amazing!! 180 off:) love it, been three done that:). Can’t wait for the next one!

[@FGX318]

Look how awesome is this piece of engineering ! We are light years from today’s electric motors … these engines are pure excitement ! Thanks for your great videos !👍👍👍👏

[@alexdeggel8767]

Снимаю шляпу. Красота нового рождения дедушки.

[@moparedtn]

It's worth it, Davin and company. It's worth the hours, the effort and the expense. Nobody else is doing what Hagerty is doing with this series. Best show on Hagerty, right here. -Ed on the Ridge

[@arghyl]

Great job! I'm a big fan of this series. Thank you for what you do.

[@egag100]

My brother just rebuilt his motor on his 76 caddy limo. Never knew this was the block color they used. Absolutely beautiful. You guys did a great job!

[@williamquiambao1710]

That thing's a beauty. The engine too.

[@damnsilly666]

This engine turn out really well. The gold lettering on the valve covers really makes it pop.

[@dennisc.1189]

Awesome time lapse, it's ok the timing is right because you did it twice. Just love this channel.

[@kirksmith347]

This is probably the best engine rebuild video I have ever seen, wow.

[@creepingjesus5106]

That sounds gloriously... meaty.

[@thomasparker5208]

Very satisfying to see this piece of classic American machinery run like it did the day it came off the assembly line. Great work Hagerty Team!

[@GarageGE]

Интересный контент!!! Hi from the Tbilisi, Georgia

[@БогданРоманов-ф4г]

харьков на связи

[@mahagapratama2255]

I like the way you do when you rebuild a machine it's like playing a puzel it's just a very high measurement and level of accuracy, I hope you can learn directly from you to build a machine with applied standards and a really amazing way of seeing bad machines at home. remodeled into a better and more powerful engine, I think you are the best engineer I have ever seen

[@timsebastian5758]

I liked that laugh when you first tried to start it. Dead give away!

[@iszlaimatyasjeno1301]

In my humble opinion this is the best video in the series so far! Keep up the good work, thank you for this content!

[@erichildreth7562]

Your videos are really great! All of the hours that are put into a motor rebuild are condensed into roughly a 10+ minute video and the animation parts are great!! Thanks for sharing the video and looking forward to seeing some more! How is the Honda trail bike coming along?

[@billcunningham8485]

Love these videos. So much work goes into the production but for me - the effort is worth it. One thing that strikes me is where are all the young guys working in machine shops? Last year I brought a head to a local machine shop and had a great experience. Dave, the guy who owns the shop, is a one man show. He is busier than ever but can’t find help. His kids didn’t take to the business. Dave is probably early 60’s and own all the old school and newer equipment needed. I asked him straight out after a number of interactions “who is going to take over this business when you retire?”. He told me no one. He will shut it down and sell off the equipment if he can. Not sure of the profitability of these shops but my head, single 4 cylinder head was tested for cracks, skimmed, vacuum tested again and valves cleaned up for $250. Which I felt was a good deal for both sides. Will be sad when these shops disappear.

[@chemxfan]

I think Davin puts the dist. in out of time for dramatic purposes (wink, wink).

[@ziggynater]

No question the best production and camera work around!

[@connorssmallengines6663]

It feels like no time since the last one

[@waynemuehlenbein2281]

And Ben does a brilliant job of producing these videos! This is my favorite Davin rebuild, except for the 289 Ford.

[@antoniopopescu2940]

Le beau V8❤

[@thebluecaddy2950]

You are obviously a more experienced and knowledgeable mechanic than I am but I wanted to weigh in on the distributor conundrum and perhaps state the obvious. I know from experience. I think it is natural for someone think to line up the rotor at the start of the Intake-Compression-Power-Exhaust sequence but it actually goes in the middle. Again, I made this mistake but then had an epiphany about it and have been able to help others who went down the same path. I absolutely love the videos and they keep getting better!

[@Zarkdx97]

Well he wasn't kidding when he said the video is around the corner...

[@WorkshopRebuild]

BEST ENGINE ASSEMBLY VIDEOS OUT THERE. PERIOD

[@burkyfilms]

no way i just saw him rocking the redline rebuilds w NO BRIM

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I FORGOT HOW SMOOTH THE CADILLAC ENGINE IDLES!!!! GREAT REBUILD AND A GREAT EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!

[@S3odiGold]

I liked that 🔥 Why is the oil dark

[@thomasfletcher4765]

It's the signature color of royal purple motor oil .

[@N0ENEMIES]

Such good videos. The distributor brings back fond memories of my cousins small block. Had gas dumping out the headers and set the car on fire three times lol. 180° later and it was purring. Ironic side is 2 weeks later the car burned up on the side of a backwoods road. It was a FD RX7 and he worked on it for 2 years and only it ran for two weeks. Tears were shed.

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[@Taverius]

Haven't learned yet in your young age? It's **always** backwards, just like USB plugs! 🤣

[@WorthlessWhips]

You guys are without a doubt the most epic masters of timelapses, timelapsi? I can't tell you how much we over at worthless whips enjoy these engine rebuilds, best engine related KZbin content period!

[@marcplucinski8846]

One of the most satisfying rebuild video I have watched. The engine looked as though it was in pretty good shape when you started. Of course seeing a video can be deceiving, nice job anyway

[@lichking3711]

It's reassuring to see that even Davin sometimes gets the dizzy 180 out, makes me feel a little better about my numerous mistakes on my first rebuild. I was confused af when I had those backfires until I thought to recheck the dizzy position. Your videos are an inspiration and an example of craftsmanship

[@wyldbladze]

Great build and an awesome looking engine. But seriously, you video editor is a true BOSS. Don't even want to think about how much time it took to make this video.

[@markpmar0356]

The ultimate in DIY. Always a pleasure to watch the rebuild videos.

[@RandomStuffVR1.0]

Dudes. Seriously the best time lapse editing for an engine rebuild video. Please make more. 2000s production cars please.

[@jtharmon12]

Davin "180 degree" Reckow - (all in fun, I have done it myself) Keep em coming. I enjoy these way too much. Might be time for and Olds or a Pontiac, or go crazy and do a MG, Triumph, or Austin Healey.

[@brucebello9892]

Brilliant as always, never would have guessed you would be 180 out!

[@wendypilley1505]

I love the color on this caddy engine Plus the camera work in the build up of this donk, well done.

[@Giuseppe_De_Bellis]

7:32 the eyes of terror!! revving way tooo fast!! GREAT WORK! Bravo! cheers from Italy!!

[@markk3652]

The only thing that's even more satisfying is when it fires up the first time it's cranked because the timing is dead on perfect. Great finale to this rebuild, looking forward to see what's next. Hell, I think I'd still watch if it was a lawnmower engine.

[@Carstuff111]

Is it weird that I find that engine to be a work of art by itself?

[@jaimepadilla9548]

I'm so jealous of your wisdom and knowledge. Glad to see it done. And now you can rest. You deserve it.

[@TARider2]

These videos need to be up for some kind of production award or something, absolutely fantastic everytime!

[@waynesmith7487]

The sweet sounds of a running rebuilt engine! Worth the wait!

[@WayneSmith-zx3tf]

The chocolate donut shot was the best!!

[@Gustavo1996ist]

Incredible work! This is like a concert for mechanics. It is the pure state of art!

[@jeffplant3]

As soon as I logged to the channel today, I couldn't click on the link fast enough. Better than any TV show. Great project! Great result! A thing of beauty. And who hasn't installed a distributor backwards before at least once? It's a rite of passage! Well done Davin!

[@maleleeld]

Hands down the best time-lapse videos!!

[@scarbourgeoisie]

That was a pretty nice specimen to begin with. End product was stunning.

[@pcbif]

You guys have the best film crew period.