How many hours to build "Eagle" and how much do these cars cost???

Рет қаралды 260,533

Ай бұрын

After getting a ton of comments asking "how long does it take to build these cars and how much do they cost? We decided to make a video and answer these questions!!! Thanks to everyone following along as we build this unit for ‪@CleetusM‬ !!
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@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Loving this build 💪🏻

@Aaron_Hanson Ай бұрын

1600 / 40hrs is 40 weeks. Pretty impressive time frame in my opinion. From first tube cut to out the door, that’s damn impressive. Loving the build too, Cheers 🍻🍻🇦🇺

@kobeszn2485 Ай бұрын

You should make bullhorns for is new setup

@hanktownsend7911 Ай бұрын

@cjracecars most couldn’t wrap their heads around the fact that when you break it down into an hourly perspective and the skill that goes into this that’s ACTUALLY “not a lot of money”

@Hard_R_Fridays Ай бұрын

@@Aaron_Hanson multiple employees help out on it so factor that in. Great build and congrats on finally getting some more subs and well deserved attention Cam.

@johnmelton7877 Ай бұрын

@@hanktownsend7911 Quality fabrication skills are priceless. Its truly an art.

@cdnaudioguy Ай бұрын

Not many folks willing to get straight to the point on the time and cost involved in doing a project like these. Kudos!

@likilikiki Ай бұрын

Yup, I can never understand why some companies are always so vague about prices. Same if you want to buy something on-line. The amount of hoops you need to jump through to get an idea of the costs are ridiculous.

@AdrianGonzalez-ig5cf Ай бұрын

Exactly what I said awesome vid

@TronBons Ай бұрын

@@likilikiki I can explain.. People who are building these cars dont have to ask "how much?". They just ask "when can it be done?". The amount of people who email or call companies asking for a price, 99% of them can't afford it.

@dagolf06 Ай бұрын

@@likilikiki So they can have additional costs after the fact, and so they can charge people whatever they want per car. They do it to kind of cover their ass in a way, but also to make more money.

@Largecar2165 Ай бұрын

Swanstrom did

@Legion-fp2vj Ай бұрын

1600 hrs in labor alone is massive. Really puts into perspective exactly how "specialty" these cars are.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Agree. Don’t think most realize just how much goes into them.

@Dr.DFA666 Ай бұрын

Completely forgot the title of the video because an add was playing when I read this. My mind said “ain’t no way someone’s surviving 1600 hours of labor. Maybe he meant 16…? But even that’s fatal.” Then the video started playing and it hit me that you where talking about these cars being built and shop labor hours

@CarsCatAliens Ай бұрын

And if you have a wreck north of 240 mph you'll be DAMN glad you paid for the absolute best

@tylervaughn6328 Ай бұрын

So half million dollars complete

@VanKeurenpyrotechnics Ай бұрын

@@tylervaughn6328not quite complete lol

@theoneandonly2421 Ай бұрын

Cleetus brought me here, and now im hooked.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Let’s gooo 💪🏻

@ryanholmes5256 Ай бұрын

Same with Steve Morris and Dr Tune ‘em All and Starr Creations… lmmfao

@danarneson8287 Ай бұрын

Same here. Started from cleets car being built. But now can't leave. Lol I'm Definitely hooked on all the fab and info. Such a killer shop.

@804MRMAN Ай бұрын

Cleet moves the needle! He literally got Steve Morris 200k subscribers within a 48hr period.

@Slim12richie Ай бұрын

Came as a cleetus fan. Staying as a CJRacecars fan. Going over the back catalogue of videos when I'm nightshift

@tangata_rereke4016 Ай бұрын

Audio is much better gang, appreciate the effort for our viewing

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

We are trying to make it the best we can 💪🏻

@Zeroiquim Ай бұрын

@@CJRaceCars Quality is better but the levels need some work - the commentary is super quiet, the cars in the opening are super loud, and everything else is in between. Look forward to the next video!

@J1Z06 Ай бұрын

Like He was in the same room as us. Perfect!!!

@eliotmansfield Ай бұрын

probably should move the mic up your shirt a bit

@NovaRedHead Ай бұрын

@eliotmansfield I mean, maybe yea, but it sounds good at a good volume

@effyeadude Ай бұрын

Easy to see why Tye is such a rock star on the Cleetus channel, this shop is meticulous and creative.

@hyprjay Ай бұрын

Wldnt take ty 1600hrs to fab a tube chassis together tho either. dude does 12hr jobs in 3hrs like the rest of us Gotta enjoy the per diem rates tho, paid OT but home by lunch.

@chucksherron Ай бұрын

He told cleetus it would take him a year to build this car by himself. @@hyprjay

@hyprjay Ай бұрын

@@chucksherron yea, if he ordered the cad specs from china lmaooo it's a 2 week process fora stress tested simulated chassis and then it's purely fab time. I build mega trucks, I've built 34 full tube chassis in the past 4 yrs. Longest one was the rip off steamboat that took 30ish hrs to complete, and easily 8hrs were on the meritor to 20ton planet hubs. Lmao oh and wiring takes about 6-8hrs tops. That's including term x max with smart tech ecu's and push button 4 wheel drive lock. Currently under a 83 k20 on 18.4 rices cause keep snapping left rear axles. Just saying, no chance I cld justify 1000hrs unless u count me sleeping lmao

@Wire_Mesh_Police Ай бұрын

@@hyprjaythese fabricators are probably a few orders of magnitude more skilled then you. I doubt you’re fabbing 1/4 of a million peices

@ryanthomas7959 Ай бұрын

@@hyprjaystay in your place. Or show us some videos

@Nick210 Ай бұрын

I knew this stuff would be expensive but about $500k all said and done is eye watering. Luckily we are able to live vicariously through ol Cleet. Millions of people will know this car inside and outside as if it were their own

@iancunningham485 Ай бұрын

The new Lamborghini Revuelto starts at $700,000 and ol eagle would smoke it! Sounds like a bargain to me. Lol

@13illyxmaze Ай бұрын

@@iancunningham485only in a straight line and it’s not fully furnished. Not that this isn’t highly engineered but I’d imagine designing something for drag racing would be easier.

@MRX-rr5xf Ай бұрын

A retro mod cost around the price and a race car is faster 😂

@bradcraig5111 Ай бұрын

@@13illyxmazeYou'll end up being surprised. Controlling multiple times the horsepower of anything that turns corners is much harder than you think.

@13illyxmaze Ай бұрын

@@bradcraig5111 not sure what you are talking about sorry

@jomgelborn Ай бұрын

Mega respect for just being upfront and saying how much it really costs. So many people beat around the bush,.

@vbealer32 Ай бұрын

From what I’ve found out they do that because they can change what they charge whatever they want. These guys seem extremely straight forward. No one is like this. Sandrail shops trophy truck shops pretty much any shop. They hook there homies up for cheap and charge normal people like me and you double the price to make up for the people they hook up.

@mcb0b1 Ай бұрын

It’s a million dollar hobby to start. Car, tow vehicle, trailer, spare parts and all the other things you need. Could easily jump to 1.5-$2 million depending on toter homes and stacker trailer.

@Ieo9017 Ай бұрын

If someone is avoiding telling you the out the door cost for anything they’re trying to sell you, they’re either actively screwing you or reserving the right to later on down the line. Either way, they’re not looking out for you and you should take your business elsewhere.

@nateemmett4485 Ай бұрын

@@mcb0b1 I mean it can be, you don't need to spend this kinda money to go fast and have fun. This is just the tip of the spork of the hobby.

@mcb0b1 Ай бұрын

@@nateemmett4485 absolutely. I think we were just assuming the costs to be competitive in this sport. If you are looking to just have fun you are buying a used car and not spending $400k on a new car.

@tomjones5974 Ай бұрын

Respect. Nothing to hide. Most people never talk about price.

@Christopher_R 29 күн бұрын

People who take pride in their work and know their stuff have no reason to dance around the price. “We’ll do it right, and we’ll do it right the first time - this is how much that will cost” is the best way to do business. Shop your customers. 👍🏻

@tomjones5974 26 күн бұрын

@@Christopher_R ok sure

@ImArmed06 Ай бұрын

I’m subbing for 1) Cleetus’ build and 2) because this guy shoots straight with no BS. Which is rare these days. No click bait, just honest and to the point. I have no idea how to fab or weld but I couldn’t watch videos like these all day!

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub.

@niceguybille Ай бұрын

I believe this is the only channel I’ve watched (now multiple) videos where they’re up front about labor and costs associated with these builds. Thanks for being transparent, it really is interesting and informative. 👍

@ajk374 Ай бұрын

So much respect for someone to come out and no nonsense talk facts and figures. No-one does this and you have earned and will keep me as a subscriber.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub.

@Yosser70 Ай бұрын

Props for giving a ballpark price and got to admit, I was expecting it to be more. Basically $500k for a totally custom car, build to the highest standards and out of the best materials, no wonder your garage is full of work! People spend way more than that on basically forecourt cars, which anyone can own. When I win the lottery, you’ll be getting a big box from the UK with Ford Capri body panels, to build me a carbon and titanium beauty 😊

@michaelbarnett2077 Ай бұрын

That's got to be the first "what it costs" video I've watched that actually talked about what it cost! That was refreshing. Thank you for going over and sharing that! Damn you build some nice cars, wish I could work in your shop.

@ChrisWashburn Ай бұрын

Shops here in the SF Bay, CA charge $250-300/hr for mostly bondo and some sheet metal work. $140/hr for a top-down racing frame may seem insanely cheap, but I also don't see any race shops here in the bay working with much Aluminum, let alone 1600 hours building 4130 chromoly tubing/titanium race cars...without a doubt, hats off to CJRC.

@troy-from-cjrc Ай бұрын

The actual chassis is 4130 Chrome Moly tubing that has to pass SFI certification. 4-link bars, control arms, pedals, and many more trinkets are Titanium but not the frame.

@ChrisWashburn Ай бұрын

@@troy-from-cjrc Thank you Troy!

@aXBlackDeathXa Ай бұрын

I appreciate the transparency I've always wondered but felt it taboo to ask as most everyone don't like to talk money. I have even more appreciation to the craft now , thanks.

@gamerelated3887 19 күн бұрын

Brother, those are some of the cleanest welds I've ever seen. When you were zooming in at first in the intro I couldn't even tell it was welded until you got closer.

@ericthered976 7 күн бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the straightforward information!

@zacharytutich9796 Ай бұрын

I mean the man just bought an airport, I think he can swing that price 😂. I've watched cleet since his first video proud of what he's accomplished for the motorsports community.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

He’s definitely grown a hugeeee brand.

@OttoByOgraffey Ай бұрын

Airport, racetrack, helicopter, wo many engines and transmissions. And now he's going to build a new house. I hope he's making his buddies filthy rich. Depressing

@michaelprather8371 Ай бұрын

@@OttoByOgraffeyThe 1320 channel just did a feature video on him . Towards the he said one of his business goals is to keep doing better so he can pay his guys more. He said something to the effect that he wanted to help them make their dreams come true.

@TheDersEffect8 Ай бұрын

@@OttoByOgraffey considering everyone in the crew has new vehicles, drag cars, and tons of other project, I’m sure Cletus is paying them quite well.

@jaytibby Ай бұрын

The crew is definitely getting paid.. they're a happy bunch

@kenmit007 9 күн бұрын

I respect the transparency. You guys do top-tier work

@jasontownsend2831 15 күн бұрын

Love this content. Have seen a few other videos but subscribed to your channel because of the transparency.

@CJRaceCars 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub 💪🏻

@Dudelumb Ай бұрын

Thanks!!! Super video and so informative. You and your guys are the Pro’s Pro. You packed a lot of content into

@Jon_C-19K Ай бұрын

Glad yall got the microphones!!!! Audio is a lot better!!

@hithardcustoms4576 Ай бұрын

Realy like how in-depth you go really helps everyone understand what it takes

@lonnyself3920 19 күн бұрын

love the work been watching for some time nothing like a proven build .

@brunogrande1782 Ай бұрын

Wow!! True craftsmanship!! Congrats on the outstanding job!!👏👏👏👏

@mccanlessdesign Ай бұрын

Incredible and transparent detail! Thank you so much!

@therealmattseal Ай бұрын

When I was in school for Collision repair and painting, I also took a "High Performance Fabrication" class. On the mechanics side of the school, they offered a "High Performance Engines" class. They didn't allow us to take the other class unless we did the whole year long mechanics course, which would double our time at the school, but what y'all do is exactly what I had in mind when I wanted to take both of them. I currently just paint cars, because I can't weld for shit XD. So I am in awe of teams like y'all that make these cars from scratch. INSANE work.

@plumbingfisherman5403 Ай бұрын

It's mesmerizing watching you guys work. I think I could watch you guys weld and fab all day!

@jmur558 Ай бұрын

I’m impressed with how candid you were with the cost involved. Thank you

@timsane Ай бұрын

new subscriber here…. As a builder and cnc machinist I love your work and attention to detail. Very impressive ❤ All the best from germany! Tim

@Torch4ya Ай бұрын

Very good explanations on the differences between small-tire and big-tire configurations.

@user-sg5ws7zw5h Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see it when it's done

@Carnivorekid-bw3jn Ай бұрын

Really cool how you actually put the cost out there I’m sure most wouldn’t be willing to speak about it. Cars looking awesome!

@michaelvillanueva1826 Ай бұрын

I am so happy for cleeter and the gang that he has come so far to be able to do this. That dude is living the racers dream. I’m a dirt track guy and this kind of stuff is way cooler to see behind the scene

@vFoxyy Ай бұрын

I love this transparency, we need more of this from everyone

@john-martin Ай бұрын

Straight to the point! 👏👏

@yattaran1484 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'll just enjoy watching your awesome videos and leave the build to whom can afford !. 😄

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 💪🏻

@thehotrodstation3313 Ай бұрын

Good stuff! We've had the opportunity to build 2 steel bodied Willys. 1 pro street ,1 gasser. Glad to hear the respect for those really cool and rare pieces of History.....

@customautomarine Ай бұрын

Glad to see these kinds of posts because a lot of people dont appreciate the time it takes to build performance cars & systems

@jamiesvt 15 күн бұрын

Keep up the videos great content ! Watching from NB 🇨🇦

@CJRaceCars 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support 💪🏻

@vehdynam Ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for a clear and honest answer to those question. Much appreciated.

@formatr6 Ай бұрын

Something about watching a pro work on stuff is so relaxing. I'm an engineer and I work on computers all day. Love getting off work and relaxing to build videos. Thanks!

@charlieshammer6129 Ай бұрын

Allways the best builds, your filming and editing has come a long ways!

@krazy5liter59 Ай бұрын

Thanks for being real and open about it. That’s what I always wonder is how much it all costs.

@GTFOadventure Ай бұрын

Well done I’m a new sub but the straight to the point stuff is what is best well done guys took and great business

@rafaelalba4787 Ай бұрын

As many, I found about you guys through Cleetus. I've been loving your content so far, you seem profesional, down to earth and straight to the point.

@whosaidthat5236 Ай бұрын

I like the building more than the racing. Definitely watching all your videos.

@instablaster. Ай бұрын

Quality of the sound, video and content went up and we appreciate that 👍

@nmarshall8995 Ай бұрын

Just a great honest insight. Here because of the cleetus build but am hooked. Thats some quality stuff

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

💪🏻

@ringonotts Ай бұрын

I'll add to the comments that this was a super sweet straight to the point video. Appreciate that loads man. Subbed and liked. Look forward to seeing your future projects. Thanks for posting! Ringo

@tylerbenson2545 Ай бұрын

Bro those welds and the time u guys take and the precision ooooooft bro amazing

@IchabodCraneMD Ай бұрын

Great video and very informational. Thanks for keeping it straight. This is the type of thing we need in this world!

@my31and37 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info..You guys really do top notch work. Many people think building a competitive car might cost a third of that at most. It's really eye opening. And I agree, I'm just a restorer of classic cars (C1 and C2 corvettes) and parts costs are through the roof!

@orb8176 Ай бұрын

Cameron continues to impress, straight to the point about what it cost. Yall do amazing work, and it shows in how yalls cars preform

@366atticus Ай бұрын

You guys are amazing! I Cannot wait to see this car done!

@MrMaccaMcdonald Ай бұрын

Tye literally said it would take him a year on his own, great insight into how much work is involved

@Shadow0fd3ath24 29 күн бұрын

He estimated pretty right too!...1600 hours is 10 weeks(nearly 1/4 year) of 4 guys doing 40 hour weeks

@oregonboyzoutdoors3194 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the content and disclosure, Cleet obviously chose a shop that was perfect for this build. Very cool to see the process and high quality craftsmanship!

@GeekyDad84 Ай бұрын

I've dreammed about working in a shop like this since I was a kid. I chose a different path in life but I have such a huge appreciation for those of you who build and create such amazing hotrods. Hats off for sharing this. I'm a huge cleeter fan and now a big fan of y'all as well. Keep up the killer work!

@TBendez Ай бұрын

Talking about cost, mentioning what is included, what isn't, not gatekeeping and finally acknowledging that it is alot, now this is the way to do it!

@bradappel9928 Ай бұрын

I was under by 20% all said and done turn key stuff adds up and quality isn't cheap. Looking good!

@eriklarson9137 Ай бұрын

Keep it up dude. The subs will come. Cleets fans love top quality work, and you sure do have that!

@DenHvideHund Ай бұрын

wow. You guys are so talented. And I'm sure every dollar spent there is worth it

@slomoking Ай бұрын

You got a mic! Fun watching you all create this beauty.

@davidnetherway4734 Ай бұрын

GDAY wow 1600 hours for a total ground up build imo is fast. masters of their craft i would say have that number down to 1600 for all the math and fitment that goes along with building something like this kudos on the level quality and workmanship

@nasty3145 Ай бұрын

Now imagine it around 150$ an hour... ooof

@davidnetherway4734 Ай бұрын

@@nasty3145 gotta have it to spend it first lol

@johnfroelich2066 Ай бұрын

@@nasty3145they aren't charging $150/hrs. That alone would be 240k. Pretty sure they aren't paying -15k for materials.

@Wire_Mesh_Police Ай бұрын

@@johnfroelich2066 you don’t pay by the hour for these kind of builds. But it seems like you know that already. Any “hourly” rate would just be a breakdown of whatever

@jeffbee2337 Ай бұрын

Well presented, professional and on point - love the shop and the Willys build.

@greatdane3343 Ай бұрын

Cool insight. Thanks for sharing and being open about prices 👍

@Randersen Ай бұрын

Fantastic sound - Thank you for investing in new mics!

@billmadison2032 Ай бұрын

I have been a weldor fabricator for the last 20+ years. I can appreciate everything you're doing and what you're saying those welds are Aerospace quality brother. Although I like Kevin at KSR his welds leave a little bit to be desired, large HAZ on his apparent material. Same thing for Tye

@pmiller7886 Ай бұрын

Excellent video man, no being coy about prices...just straight facts. I give you credit, dont dance around, tell the folks what time it is. Chasis you build are crazy nice 👍

@shane41225 Ай бұрын

Gotta pay to play, more speed=more spend lol love the build and the guys building it are top notch u can tell by the attention to detail they give to everything

@BoostedCoupe 12 күн бұрын

Building my 66 Mustang myself. Hanging panels, tubbing, pretty much making everything myself. It's definitely eye opening how many hours go into these, especially starting from scratch like y'all do. If anyone finds my tubing bender id appreciate it back so I can finish up my cage...damn thieves.

@bOOmbOOmProd Ай бұрын

You guys are crushing it. Thanks for sharing your business.

@CainHalliwell Ай бұрын

As someone who wants to learn to weld so i can make custom mounts and whatnot for cars,this is inspiring.

@soggywilson Ай бұрын

great to see the progress

@bennyhelgeson401 Ай бұрын

Top notch craftsmanship!

@kevind5508 Ай бұрын

Cheap ain't fast and going fast ain't cheap. Beautiful work guys!

@curtisshoemaker9568 Ай бұрын

Wow! I had no idea it cost that much! Thanks for doing these videos, very fascinating.

@RonnieT123 Ай бұрын

Pretty incredible stuff

@markkuahlamaa770 Ай бұрын

Thanks , This The Great Drag Race Channel & Video ! The Best of The Best ! Hello From Finland !

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for following 💪🏻

@markkuahlamaa770 Ай бұрын

@@CJRaceCars Thanks Same To You ! Now Finland Have Summer Time , then Have Very Many Car & Motorbike Event / Cruising ! Good Time For My To Do KZfaq Channel ! #Retired4You All The Best to You & Your KZfaq Channel !

@lawnmowerman25 Ай бұрын

Great video!

@MRCtouring Ай бұрын

I was put onto your channel because of the Cleetus build and I have to say I’ve almost made it through your whole video library and your work is absolutely amazing to see and watch.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for following 🙏🏻💪🏻

@dmeemd7787 Ай бұрын

What also gets me excited to see, is how many people are becoming fans of pro modified, alcohol cars and nitro cars and so on..! Which is obviously amazing for car builders, fans of the sport..and I can go on and on! Crazy how much titanium is used now :) Beautiful craftsmanship!!

@Haider_Malik Ай бұрын

Another great insight! Thanks guys

@DarkTranqz Ай бұрын

Awesome video, guys. Love all the information, and definitely appreciate the transparency very much as well. Subbed and liked 👍

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub.

@malreynolds9591 Ай бұрын

Thanks for all the info. Great video.

@PastorwithoutaPulpit Ай бұрын

You make it sound like 1600 hours is a lot but when I look at the meticulous attention to detail and the level of craftsmanship a build like this requires, I'm surprised it only take that long. This rig will be competing at levels at the top of the food chain for the ordinary, no big sponsors, type of driver. I have no experience in this field but I can tell amazing work when I see it. Kevin at KSR did some pretty awesome things with the "Mullet" build and I think it's accomplished more than even he thought possible. This thing is from another planet and built specifically to purpose and that purpose is going fast. Can't wait to see her finished and our boy in the 5's or deep 6's consistently, (depending on power plant, trans, track and tire), and bringing home the trophies one after another. It's going to be exciting to say the least and again I can not wait to see it. Take care and God Bless...

@thefightingplumber Ай бұрын

Wow Thanks for a solid answer to my question! I'll sure be following your builds!

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for following.

@WOTTechnologies Ай бұрын

Love the attitude, workmanship, and attention to details! Much like we like to run things at my shop. Subscribed!

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@LemondzzPvP Ай бұрын

I'll never be able to afford something like this so I appreciate it when companies are straight forward, keep it up!

@viyurgilhenriquez2548 Ай бұрын

Im slowly liking these guys great vid keep doing these type stuff

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

🙏🏻💪🏻

@Boone9269 Ай бұрын

Love the honesty on how much money and time these take to build. Seems like everyone wants to be hush hush about these things, so to hear you say it was refreshing. You've earned yourself a new subscriber, congratulations and best of luck.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub 💪🏻

@MrRancid1986 Ай бұрын

Audio is much better cant wait to see this all come together

@jasonharryphotog Ай бұрын

Great build guys , amazing

@richardpenner4686 Ай бұрын

Great info on chassis building...thanks for sharing...

@jesscneal Ай бұрын

30k Subs in the last 2 weeks! That's awesome. Thanks for the explanation and overview. You and your team do some really nice work from the videos I've watched 🤘🤘

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thank you. Have an awesome team.

@1320quick Ай бұрын

Amazing to see someone be honest about what this stuff costs! Great content. Came here from Cleetus videos. Can't wait to go back and get caught up on all the older content on this channel.

@CJRaceCars Ай бұрын

Thanks for following 💪🏻