Agree. The TV editors focus on what interests them personally ie the men from all possible angles with eroticised slo-mo guff whereas we want to see the damn car ffs.
Thank you Steve, for taking the time to show us what goes into your great rods, and much respect to your gramps Mr GM Keith Crabb, as I am a US NAVY VET as well, I appreciate and value his gift and service to our country, Thank you for reminding us that some gave all brotha, Petty Officer Tommy A***, USN Minnesota (Retired)
That was one of the best generations this country ever had, My grandfather served in WW2 and was at pearl harbor. They could of known each other. Great story. Total gear head I am, mechanic and welder. Thanks for the videos.
You should bring that to Deuce Days car show in Victoria B.C. this summer. I think its the worlds largest gathering of '32 Ford's and Vic Edelbrock Jr used to be a regular guest. It's an awesome show! Dont miss it.
This was a way better show then the tv Hollywood show (which I watched all the episodes and enjoyed). Thanks for taking the time and sharing all the stories.
Wow!! Beautiful '32 you have there.. I absolutely love the raw, mechanical, early period that you built it in. Pure hot rod right there. Well done sir! Just subscribed.
Thanks Steve! Pretty clean underneath too! In my dad's later years he told a story of being on a troop ship, maybe 15 thousand men, and one ship near them was hit by a U-boat and sunk. Korean War days. My oldest brother was USAF in Viet Nam, 2nd oldest brother I watched graduate Navy boot camp in San Diego and that's what I chose after graduation, 1971. Draft was still in effect. One of my mom's efforts was mailing packages to veterans with cookies, socks, toothbrush, general things. Grew up here in Antelope Valley, and lived briefly in Vegas before, so I'm similar desert rat...lol
congratulations sir Steve always watch your invents at tv set from guatemala villa nueva, You inspire me to be able to rebuild my pontiac 1972 trans am, and my ford tow truck 1969, and a ford bronco 1979, tanks a lot , God bless everyone in your family and your work team.
I like your car and I like the detail you go into on the build. The story about your grandpa and his brother waving to each other from the bow of their respective ships was great. My dad was a gunner's mate on an LST in the Pacific in World War II. He and his counterpart (gunner's mates were paired on his ship - one was a loader, one was a shooter) remained lifelong friends afterwards.
I know what a Gunner's Mate is Brother. This vehicle is a wonderful tribute, and I posted this video to the GM Facebook page. You should get a lot more hits and subscriptions! Gunner's Mate Chief Retired
For sure. This is the masculine version of the same material without TVs poncey dilution where the cars are just a backdrop to the men we are invited to worship.
I love all of the extra details about the car and the fact that you would share a part of your life history with us is amazing. Thank you for all you guys do! Always learning something great and new with every video yall put out!
You are hands down my most favourite TV and RU-vid car guy because you are the only one who knows what he is talking about and actually works on the car and knows everything about the car to the last bolt. Keep it rolling man...
Why can't we talk about Hot Rods without the wailing guitar openings and the endless riffs of distorted heavy metal running in the background? There, I said it. Lol! Nice car man!
Unfortunately that seems to be what draws people in. Which is why any real deal shows get shut down. or never get off the ground. No drama. Cool car indeed and great story. Find some old podcast episodes of Friction in the static. Tiny blows the roof off all the stupid unreal car tv shows and the bean counters behind them.Discovery Channel used to be cool, now it plain sucks.
@@jakespeed63 I'm still waiting for a channel that features exclusively American automobiles, ie hot rods, muscle cars, gassers/drag cars that's to the level of Petrolicious. American cars and hot rodding have so much history and stories to them.. they deserve better!
One of the best things about this car and other period Hot Rods is that a 9 year old boy could see it in a parking lot and figure most of it out in a few minutes of looking under and around and inside. It inspires creativity and honors naked simplicity.
As a retired Chief Gunnersmate, this a now my favorite car from welder up, and I love them all. I hope to see more of your work and take a tour of your shop next time I am in Vegas. R/ GMC Rhame, USN Ret
A special thanks to your grandfather and your great uncle for their service to this country. They were part of the greatest generation of Americans. Two of my paternal Uncles also served in the Pacific and saw a lot of action as well as did some on my mom's side. Serving on a Destroyer was really the backbone of the Naval forces of the US during this war. Those small ships bristled with firepower and did every kind of sea action. I have a special affinity for those sailors that served on Destroyers. Can you imagine being assigned to one of the smallest ships in the Navy and doing three years of constant sea duty and not coming back to the States for years. I also spent 3 years of sea duty on a Destroyer. When you go to sea on a small ship like that you know what going to sea is all about. I was a Machinist Mate and we were tasked to operating both main engines and all auxillary equipment. Main engine control of a 35,000 hp superheated steam turbine engine, aft engine room had the same set-up. Sometimes it was so hot down there that you thought you would melt. But we survived and grew old like your grandpa.
We have a 39 ford coupe with original paint with a little surface rust. No rot. We kept the body w fenders intact. We installed in new comfy interior. New glass and gaskets. New door gaskets. Autometer. All new wiring. Reproduction lighting L.E.D. 2016 ford f150 v6 4valve 4cam turbo mated to a c6 gearbenders OD rear end out of a crown Vic police car. Front end out of the same police car new frame to carry all this shit. Artillery tires on steel wheels. Custom exhaust. Its a cool car. No a/c though.
Much respect to ya, you can really tell your involved in your builds. And love how much you respect you show to the old school legends and the way they built stuff. Love watching the videos.
I saw that show it was cool seeing the old fella working sounds pretty awesome love the drop axel don’t see to many of them banjo rear ends that looks like a hot rod most cars don’t got that look to me this looks like a hot rod well done good car to honour the victims can’t imagine getting of a carrier or whatever you call them the ones they used to hit the shoes in a boat load of soldiers scared shitless thinking of storming a beach and no were to hide you either lived or died absolutely horrifying I can’t even imagine the things that they saw would be imprinted in your brain forever terrible things we will never have to see or do hats off to the men and woman who served to keep our country’s safe god bless them
Awesome coverage of your builds! I've been wrenching for over 33 yrs, since I was 14. My grandpa had a 7 bay garage when I was growing up. I've been around cars & mechanics all of my life. So seeing how much respect and heart you put into your builds is very much appreciated!! Keep up the great work and keep these extra informative videos coming!! Thanks for sharing the details with everyone!!
What a great video,my neighbor is 96 and the stories he told me when he wanted to talk about not only brought tears to my eyes but couldn't believe what he saw,
Love your show and all the wicked builds you do!! You guys are so lucky in the USA to drive these cars! Australia you can't! Only mybe for shows or something, but not as a everday car!!
We have a lot in common my grandfather was in World War II Navy get started on your videos I'll be on them for days man nothing but big love brother thanks so much for all the knowledge you drop👍👍👊👊
Wonderful car. Beautiful homage to your gran dad. That generation rocked. My uncle went straight to India at the start and never saw home till the end. They just did it!
Thank you for sharing the build, and the story Steve. And thank you for your service to your dad and uncle. Growing up USMC, in the 80s, I remember several sailors and Marines talking with my father, about what they saw and did in Vietnam, and seeing some of the strongest men I ever met she'd tears over it, years later, still has an impact on me, to this day. They saw things most of us could never imagine, and relived then every night. That's why I always made it a point to never ask about the battles, but the funny and touching anecdotes instead. May they forever rest in the solace and peace, they sacrificed in life, in service to their country.
Thanks for that video bro awesome car you got there it's part of History at the end you brought up the wars and my grandpa was in World War II and D-Day he used to tell me the hell that they went through that day and Beyond you're right war is hell thank you for the video I now subscribed
I watch your shows on tv here in Australia, & as you said we don’t get to see what actually goes on because of the timeframe you are working with. It’s cool all the same. I really enjoyed this because we get into it a lot more. Cheers
i wont get board Mr Darnell ! ! Please do go on and on its fascinating to hear these stories ... You're the best car builder in the biz imo , take care you Legend
