I keep asking my sibling with a kid and another on the way who works all the time... What's the point in the family if all you do is work at something that you hate and keeps you away. Tony's out here living the dream, even if it's taking some personal sacrifice. Doing it right. We love to see it!
@@F-U-CKYTCensorship He was just venting...;D It's all bubbling under the surface with everyone at the minute, they've got that wire tight. Its Like that in the UK too. Anyhow. Back to the workshop. Amazing Videos Tony Thanks! When I read the title I thought he had sold the pontiac!!
Don't loose the shop! Seriously. Loving the content you and your team put out. I think a lot of RU-vidrs thinks they have to buy ever more expensive cars to please the audience. The realness you bring is refreshing. Been watching you since the Hot Rod Garage days, and wish you nothing but success.
@@StayTunedTA Congrats on 200K! Hagerty's gotta be kicking themselves they parted ways with you. You were the only one I ever watched on their channel.
@@StayTunedTAKilling it, T.A.! Just a minor suggestion, could you guys condense the beginning of this video into an intro for your channel? I think that a lot of people *including myself* would like to know a little bit about you and the guys, and a quick punk rock music video type intro would be kickass and give you some better branding and recognition.
Tony, the reason I like and I think others do, you’re relatable. You’re one of the few RU-vidrs that still seems to be a normal guy. Others have risen to untouchable status, you all have not. Keep it up, keep being us, and we’ll keep watching.
You guys have worked super hard to grow the channel, and it's appreciated by all of us that tune in. Part of why we do is that you all appreciate us sincerely, so it's a mutual thing. I think yiu made the right call, and I personally agree with your choice. I'm looking forward to seeing that go into some of the other projects and whatever new ones come in the future.
I remember when Tony started on HRG. He was soooo nervous in front of the camera but within 6 or 7 episodes Lucky had hosed him down with penetrating oil, and the guy just came alive. A real natural in front of the camera. I loved the Tony/Lucky dynamic. Stay Tuned is just as entertaining. A little more polish on the edits would help, but the content and workshop banter is spot on. Keep it coming!
One of my favourite RU-vid channels, just because you are so real Tony (and the crew). No over the top BS, just proper workshop content, it’s like being a fly on the wall in a cool garage. Peace
My Girlfriend had a new 1970 Plum Crazy 340 Cuda’ what a car. my friend got his father to buy a 1969 383 Red Roadrunner that couldn’t beat the Cuda’ oh the good old days!
God I love your channel. After 25 years of turning wrenches in countless terrible shops I've felt a hatred where there was once passion. Following a higher calling to a new career it's watching stuff like you guys that has that spark coming back. Thank you guys for just being genuine and having a good time with it, it really has had a positive effect on me and many others!
Does anybody else feel like the fishtail was always more of a HRG car, and now the cars Tony kept are more him and more Stay Tuned? Love the content keep building cars however you want!
You will do great with this investment, Tony. Mostly because when folks like you are in charge, the content is more authentic AND entertaining. Congrats on the increasing subs. Well deserved.
In 1973, My wife and I bought a 1973 Dart 340, 4 speed from Grand Spaulding Dodge ln Chicago. It was our first new car. It had the same interior as yours. I broke the rear end, and under warranty, I bought a 3,90 ring and pinion, and G/S installed it under warranty. Black on Black. I still miss that car, street raced it every time I could.
When it came to Hot Rod Garage, that was my favourite show. I loved you and Lucky. So when you both split off, it was only natural for me to follow where you guys went. I’m so happy you did your own thing, it’s quality content all the time. And the pie every episode steals my appetite and heart everytime. Keep it up sir ❤
Keep it up! You're doing your own thing, your way, and it's got the best honest result! Plus, you're spending value in the community, not just breaking stuff for attention. 🎉
The Fishtail was super super cool, but it makes sense to let it move on. You should definitely do another muscle car drift build in the future. Maybe a missile style one you can feel comfortable doing tandems in. I have a ‘71 Demon 340 and ‘70 Cutlass as well, so I’m always pumped for content with either of those.
I have full faith this will pay off in the long run. You and your buddies have every bit of magic of the biggest RU-vid channels on the Internet (and in no small part because of your obvious friendship and lack of egos). The momentum will grow in that exponential way-- I'm convinced.
I love how anything goes with your cars. You aren't brand loyal and have an awesome variety from trucks, muscle, exotic, Japanese, etc. Keep doing what you're doing.
That’s tough man, sorry to hear that. It’s definitely not easy, I started my channel about a year ago and there’s a ton of work that goes into it. A 30 minute video can take north of 30 hours to make, and it hasn’t even been edited yet. I’m addition to that, cars and parts are both expensive. I enjoy watching your stuff, and it motivates me to get out there and work. Keep it up, it will all be worth it!
I sold my first car decades ago and have regretted it for almost 50 years. I miss my 1970 2d Nova that I bought off my Grandfather in 1976. I was 17. Swapped a 350 with headers in it. Cops did not like it, said it was too loud, but passed inspection in Maryland. I got tagged as a "street racer", I wasn`t, and my insurance skyrocketed. I just wanted it to sound good and get me a to b in style. Been wanting for another ever since. Tony, being a good Dad to my kids(4) is the BEST thing I have ever done in my 66 years on this planet. I commend you Sir for your Family First attitude. That attitude has kept me from getting another Nova because my kids ALWAYS came first, then Mama. So happy that your daughters are all healthy and you are active in their lives. Stay safe all, God Bless.
You and this crew are incredible ! This channel is on 24/7 in my garage, sending love and support froM CT , can’t wait to see what you guys do with the 240 that’s my vote lol
I currently work for brunswick boat group, we own bayliner, along with searay, Boston whaler and many others. Almost bought a bayliner myself through our employee purchase program. If you ever need old scamatics or build documentation i might be able to ge it to you.
I will miss the Cuda, it never seemed fully ironed out, but thankfully, I have a signed poster to see it regularly. The channel is great and has also been great watching it grow. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
No wonder you seemed so familiar, Tony! I've been following VGG and Cleetus for about 5 years, glad to add you to my Playlist, your builds are great, as is the quality of your content. Your show rocks!
One of the best automotive channels around! Its about time you guys get the recognition and views you deserve. I'd like to see some of the builds taken to the next level/or just further development of one the project cars. Or just blasting around in a cool car!
I stumbled upon your channel a few months back and you’re easily my favorite RU-vid mechanic. Very cool sharing the behind the scenes you tube and career info. Onward and upward my man
Great project overview. 22:45 For the boat cover issue, a 20' run of PVC pipe or conduit arched over the boat from bow to stern under the covers is a great way to keep them from becoming kiddie (cess)pools. Another move is to get two traffic cones for the front and back with boat cover support poles stuffed in em. Can't wait to see the SR project revised at some point
A great behind the scenes type video and solidifies I believe on how you are such a relatable “normal” guy (not really sure though if car people are truly normal though)😂. I commend you on your dedication to your family and your friends, it shows you are the type of person we are rooting for your continued success with your family, friends and the channel!! Keep rocking Stay Tuned!!!
I met tony on the 110 freeway while he was driving this car. I messaged him on Facebook and he replied. He is the coolest guy ever. He was headed onto the 5 freeway and he let it rip so o could hear her scream. Being sorta local to SoCal where a lot of were roadkill/motortrend started from was a blessing in its self! Thanks for the motivation tony !!!and crew!!
I knew it was going to be the Fishtail right when I pulled up the video! No way in hell you are getting rid of the Demon or the Street Freak! Glad to hear you are doing your own thing! Not hating on Motortrend at all. You have enough talent, plus a awesome sense of humor, you will do great dude! I truly enjoy your content and jokes! You and your crew are doing a great job! You can always count on likes from me! Thank you for the laughs! I highly doubt you are going to "Lose The Shop" with this move!
I'm so happy that I started my RU-vid channel, I've met so many great people with the same interests and have opportunities to travel places I wouldn't before. But it's just a part-time thing I do in my spare time for fun, and I have broken all the consistently rules, always have big gaps, but like I said it's just for fun🙂
I love this channel for the super unique, very affordable, and cool modern budget hot rods. I haven't missed an episode since you've gone full time. I'm not really sad to see the Drift Cuda go. If it means more content i'm all for it.
Who else was shouting "No... Don't do it!" Till 6:04... I still have my first car, and I would live in it before I sold it. All the best to you and your buddies in the development of your channel. I did the Zip Tie Drags for a few years when they first started, and I said to Lucky on the second year that You were the last HR host I wanted to meet. I'm in Va, You're in Pa... maybe at a Carlisle or a show. Cool channel, I just sent a few pizzas your way... enjoy.
I got my 70 Mustang Convertible the day I got my learners permit. It was a father and son project. Drove it to Dad's funeral in 2002 behind the hearse. All the best.@@StayTunedTA
Best thing on this channel is that it isn't all high expense, and Tony plays with everything, Japanese, American, German, British 4's, 6's & 8's. Just a genuine car guy.
I was kinda wondering what happened to your arrangement with Hagerty. Whatever. You gotta do what you gotta do for you- and whatever you do, DON'T LOSE THE SHOP! LOL Still miss ya at HRG, but I'm glad I can catch you here. Best of luck as you move forward, Tony. Cheers from Canada
Thank you Tony and your friends, your staff your family for all your doing. What a great great wonderful Channel keep doing what your all doing. No worries things will all fall in place. Many blessings
Speaking of that Bayliner (and I'm originally a Jersey/Philly guy myself, but in ND now), me and my best friend at the time picked one up when we were 17 (42 now), was an 85 Bayliner Capri Cuddy with the 2.3L Volvo, it was faded, the trailer tires were flat, the seats and all exterior upholstery was shot, and it didn't run....we got it and the trailer for $300 lol. We got it running that night, over the next week reupholstered the interior in some sharp blue vinyl to match the blue striping, put some fixaflat in the trailer tires, rented a Uhaul Econoline with a ball hitch (we both had Fox Bodies at the time, I had a 92 LX 5L 5spd with factory leather, he had a dope azz 85 all black Mercury Capri GS with a Mustang GT hatch, McLaren taillights (mustang, not capri), the Capri RS front airdam and Mustang GT side effects with a 93 Cobra rear... and a 408ci stroked 351w with a Tremec TKO on 17" black centered BBS' wheels and Recaro mesh headrest seats... that thing was so dope looking 😅 Anyway lol.... that Bayliner never let us down, we were in the Delaware every weekend for 2yrs straight, literally killed that first Uhaul van trans on the launch trying to pull it out the first day, then we built an absolutely terrible square body first gen Ranger with a 5L and an AOD so we could tow it.... that poor 302 probably had 300k miles and would barely do a burnout in a damn Ranger, but it was enough to get our 💩 boat to the river and back 😅
Soooo many more projects that Cuda money will help live and shred! It was an awesome car but had your Sema fun. Why prolong the Inevitable, right? Appreciate the extra editing of all the side pics and info all along.
Great show and good luck, just a small correction on 1971 compression ratios, Fords still had 10.5:1 in 1971 on 4V motors. It’s tough when you have to sell a member of your family to strangers.
This is easily one of the best automotive RU-vid channels out there. Gotta get these guys more subscribers! Spread the word! I'd love to see some rotary stuff as well. You can't escape the rotary life, Tony!
My grandfather and I maintain about 30 50s to 60s cars. And whenever we try to start them, in his words, we always "cheat the carb" by spraying a little gas from and dinner style ketchup bottle down the carb. Much easier on engines that run 3 times a year 😮💨 the owner of the cars makes me insane. Start his 69 Boss 429? "Naw, cant start it, the exhaust is too nice and the judges at the shows will ding me points and i might not get the big trophy!"
I'm here every Friday digging what you're doing. Can hardly turn a wrench any more but have fond memories of my different Chevy lls and my one full rebuild from a truckload of parts ... my 1969 AMX 390 GoPac 4 speed. You.ve got a great crew and a home-town feel! Long live STAY TUNED.
I was really enjoying the Hagerty content. and was even more blown away by the content you all created on your own. I myself had never watched an episode of HRG and still saw why you had the following. Some of the build ideas you've already mostly completed were ideas that have probably flashed through every car guys mind. Seeing the unique level of creativity and comradery, and most importantly the pizza, is all a winning combination. You guys will go far for sure and I hope you guys continue to see the growth this channel deserves
Absolutely love the commitment. It has inspired me to do more work on my stuff again. I grew up as a mechanic then had a career as a diesel technician. Decided broken hands and busted knuckles sucked too much and went to working on medical equipment. Thanks for all the inspiration. (1983 gmc s15 with a SBC and a th350 trans, 2018 Alfa Romeo Stilveo, and a 2004 mini copper)
Not gonna lie, I was pretty bummed when you left MT. You definitely made the right decision tho. As a guy with 3 grown daughters I wish I would have done more to stay home when they were younger. You never get that back. Content is awesome man, keep it up 👍
Most of the channels I started watching that was budget builds have grown. Now they are building high dollar machines. Low budget builds in the automative genre of RU-vid is not saturated with content creators anymore.
I enjoyed the walk through this channel has been awesome out the gate with how much this platform has changed and is changing i think its a good move, 240 has my vote would like to see that thing rip
The older brother of my best friend growing up worked on Jags, and Lotus at a small shop. He had a Lotus Super 7 that was just killer. Seeing the Esprit reminded me of him, who we unfortunately lost in a house fire. But as a 15-year-old who only knew muscle cars this was eye opening. Thank you for sharing the projects and you and your guys are killing it, keep up the fantastic work.
Glad you decided to go out on your own Tony! The channel is awesome. I need to work on my consistency on my channel. It’s hard with wife, 3 kids, full time job and side work.
You've got some seriously cool projects lined up in there. Really interested to see that lotus come back to life. Of all the 80's exotics/ sport cars. Gotta be one of the most proper, obscure, hand built purposeful cars of the time. It deserves to see the road again.
Jelly of your collection of cars and projects. Aligns pretty close to all the cars I've owned, and my family's growing up...Dodge, Nissan, and Chevy (GM). Always liked the Ram Chargers, and Dodge muscle cars. Father 73 Charger & 2 different Dakotas ( 1 a/5.9 😊), Brother Road Runner and Conquest, Grams a little Datson & then a Dart, and Ive had an 89 (2.5 T-top) and a 90 Daytona (3.0 spoiler/side skirts) myself. My first fully new car was in 02 Nissan SER SpecV , no SR20 , but 1st yr of 2.5 QR, but that spring boarded me into the Nissan GTRs, 240s and the different engines...also had few Chevys, 84 z28, 85 Monte Carlo (4.3L), 91 Beretta GT(3.1). The 07 A4 Quattro Ive had for 11 years was at the point where it was not worth repairing at 200.000 miles and in August, for my bday, I bought my first Ford, a 13 Taurus SH0 with AWD. Been treating me good so far, and I hope the old Ford acronyms stay away😅 Voting for 240 or Lotus until parts come for sikeclone or powerkraut. Keep the real content coming and congrats on 200k 🎉
RX8s are cheap. When do we get to see one on the channel. Swap or turbo. Either works. Congrats on 200k. Easily one of my favorite channels. Definitely a down home vibe compared to some big production channels.
The beginning was interesting. Honestly, I enjoyed the Hagerty stuff a lot. Oh well. Glad I found you there. The crew and content are so down to earth. Don't ever change this recipe. And by that, I mean keep it real, non scripted and just laid back.
So glad you did not get rid of the Pontiac. I have owned several going back to high school in early/mid 1980s and currently have a 1975 TA with a 650hp N/A engine and there is NOTHING like that Pontiac sound and seat dyno.
Thank god you aren’t selling the Demon. I love that car. Love seeing guys like you and Freiburger still have your first car. My first car was a 63 Plymouth Valiant and I know where it is today 30 years later. And I’m tempted to try to buy it back.
This is the best legitimate car guy channel in the world. There are a bajillion and like 10 that don’t suck. Of those about four can make anything “run and drive” with enough corporate money and a couple years of off camera fkry. With the last six being the real deal and personal preference.
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t happy to see you go corporate on us, I understood why but now definitely happy to see you guys concentrating on just the Stay Tuned channel!! I will be for sure tuned in! Also, glad the Firebird and demon didn’t get sold, all of you out there, If you still have it, keep your first car or you’ll regret it!!
Hey Tony, been following your antics since you were brought on HRG. Wicked stoked on where you're at now and why you're doing it. I was a bit sad to hear on FB that Fishtail got the axe, but after watching this shop tour episode, it totally makes sense. You and the crew are absolutely killing it and I look forward to every episode that come out. The one project you mentioned that really got me pumped was the '55 210. Specifically when you were listing what engine to drop in. PLEEEEAAASE DO A BOOSTED 4200! That'd be absolutely sick! That and all the purists would burst into flames . For selfish reasons though, I've got a few of my own projects that I've tossed around the idea of building a 4200 for. TBH though, I don't know much about them except that they're apparently gnarly AF when a turbski gets mounted up. With that said, Id like to see how you approach the build, because the way you guys go about these builds really resonates with me. I'm already now planning on a 2nd gen AWD S10 build based off of how you guys went at SikeClone. Who knows, maybe that's what Ill get a 4200 for. Anyways, lovin' with you guys got going on and I'm here to stick around. Keep kickin' ass!
Tony you can sell all of your cars, but your high school car has got to stay. I wish I still had mine. It was a1965 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS .It was totally original and I was the third owner. I paid $675.00 for it but that was way back in the summer of 1976. Maybe someday I'll find another one.
Yessir. That's the last one I would ever sell. I talked to so many guys when I was 14 that all lamented selling their first car so I have held on tight!
I always appreciate the Education you guys do or show and tell. Remember roadkill from the beginning yall doing your show. Always appreciate how yall would do the bargain route when we all watched the mags do rides and parts that are way beyond most of our wallets. Looking to do an awd LS or LT powered project in an obs. Maybe yall can find something like that.
You're more qualified than a lot of other YT automotive channels. Each video you put out is more polished than the last. Just a matter of time before you hit 500K subs. I'm rooting for you TA
I was so worried you had sold the firebird, thats the car that hooked me on this channel and I was one of those guys SCREAMING to keep it Pontiac powered! Love this channel
Man, I hate it that you're having to sell your Demon. I really enjoy the channel. My one suggestion would be you consider tightening it up a little. I told a few of my buddies about Stay Tuned and they checked it out. They thought the content was good, but said they thought the episodes were too long. In my opinion, Hot Rod Garage was too tight, even when they went to a 1 hour format. I wonder if there's a sweet spot between HRG and Stay Tuned? Best of Lucky Tony. I'm with you.
You guys have a great thing going with or without MT hangin around! Stoked to see these gems come out of storage and get some love soon👍🏻 If you wanna go real weird with motor swaps for the 210, a Vortec 4200 would be sweet 🤌🏼
I dont usually watch these type of videos, but I am genuinely interested and invested in this one. That is a great shop setup. Something like that would be around $20k a month where I am.
A small Frenchs Mustard bottle with the twist top works the best for filling the float bowls on a Carburetor. I have a couple in my toolsbox from the 90's..
This is one of my favorite channels on RU-vid. Love the variety of content. Keep up the good work! Definitely going to have to grab a Stay Tuned T-shirt 👀
I went to the merch shop to check out your shirts to support the channel. May I suggest you add more shirts in the style of the Fishtail shirt? Like, more colourful ones. Maybe make one out of the Street Freak Firebird or the Demon. Thanks for putting out great content!
Don't think I could have let the cuda go although a cuda is my dream muscle car. Sadly i passed up on one a month ago, because it was a bigger project that I was currently looking for. I kick myself every day now. Ended up buying a 440 Duster.
1. Call up AK at enjuku, get the parts you need to drive the s13 and take it to an event at E town 2. Take that doo doo iron LS, slap it on that frame, and drop the Olds on it. 3. Get some wide Miata wheels on the Lotus and swap in a high revving inline 4 like a 2zzge, a k20, or a solstice gxp motor or something
My first new car was my 71Demon 340 auto right out of high-school. Same color Green Go. Raced it for 3 years and eventually ran Super Stock with it. Loaded up with all the goodies!
