Denny George and His 50-Year OBSESSION with Old Cars

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3 жыл бұрын

Denny George is one of the ultimate Hot Rod Hoarders! This CRAZY car collection is special because we have old pictures of many of the cars, dating back to the 1970's. Denny is one of my dad's best friends, and they've built some absolutely insane hot rods through the years. We recently had the opportunity to visit Denny's collection, which is scattered across several locations here in Tennessee. He has kept nearly every car he's ever built, and trust me when I say that he's spent a lifetime building awesome cars, so there's a lot to see here. He even kept two of his old drag cars, both of which experienced horrific crashes, and Denny tells us the stories behind them.
While exploring his hoard of awesome cars and parts, something caught my eye. It was a chrome straight axle, and Denny told me it came from "Loco", which was a Kellison funny car that he had in the '70s, which is a car that my dad and I now own. So of course, I brought that home as a cool souvenir to go with the history of his old drag car.
Denny has spent a lifetime as a machinist and fabricator, and he has dreamed up some wild ideas in the past 50 years. In my opinion, Denny is the Ultimate Hot Rod Hoarder.
#hotrodhoarders #treasure #friendsforlife

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@joegaskill8742 3 жыл бұрын

Those two riding on that "frame" and doing a burnout put the biggest smile on my face!! Great stuff man,,you are meant to do this!!!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

I just wish we had more videos of their shenanigans. They were a little crazy, but it was a blast to grow up watching them have fun with cars.

@donaldgarmon7368 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video, and tell your friend Denny that we appreciate him letting you access his stash of treasures. A lifetime of memories! Thanks again...

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Donald!

@kenswitzer4133 2 жыл бұрын

I second that motion. Great video

@chrislovett9711 3 жыл бұрын

I bet that was an awesome day y’all getting to hang out and remembering those days gone by

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, one of my favorite days ever.

@ivanhuerta8097 3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder How much for the 59 impala

@Mini-z1994 3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder Heard of 24 hours of Lemons ? Could perhaps be worth building up a unique car for that, doesn't have too follow the budget that closely if it's really a sight too behold or a really weird car, like one of these old cars with a more modern ish frame or suspension under it & a smaller v8 or v6. Do email them ofc with questions in general about what you can do and how safe it needs too be, and what they would want too see regardless of the 500 $ budget & see if they got anything you would be interested in building up with perhaps one or two of these yard videos sent for general ideas. Or what you own personally perhaps at the moment that you could modify a bit further and get safe enough for running in Lemons with a junk-ish engine of some sort. Maybe something like a mid engine mini truck or shortening a body of a car & putting it on another chassis could be fun as well. Like the Dodge Viper V10 Engined Rolls Royce from the mid 70's that was racing around in Lemons, dunno what engine it has now though. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZyPnJaFmazLlKc.html If that doesn't quite work maybe do the Lemons Rally kind of a road trip more then a rally across a part of the US, street legal car and some free time, preferably with creature comforts like ac, heater working as they do go places that are both hot & cold.

@davida.p.9911 3 жыл бұрын

That's called "Disneyland"to us😀 Wow! Amazing cars and amazing history! Thanks for sharing !!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along David!

@Merylstreep1949 3 жыл бұрын

Best 36 minutes I've spent in a long long time👍👍👍👍❤

@mikewilliams1659 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I really enjoyed your childhood stories...brings back memories.....thanks

@scotthay1486 2 жыл бұрын

An amazing collection. A goldmine of irreplaceable iron. Thanks for sharing.

@robertdavis2966 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed the video and the cool memories. What a collection.. Hell, what a childhood...thanks for sharing

@ronhood7773 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the "trip" in the woods! Excellent!!!

@RustyIronProjectsRIP 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another great video. Sounds like a great childhood. Tell Denny thanks for letting us all enjoy his stories and a look around his treasures.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Will do! It was an awesome childhood for sure. Me and my brother had it made.

@patrickwayne3701 3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder Dude, I can relate. I grew up in southern Indiana when I wasn't globe trotting with my Mom who married a military guy after she left my Dad. I have been collecting and playing with old cars and trucks all my 55 years. Now my family has dwindled to just a few of us, and I have no kids. The zoning board is attacking me for having my old cars and trucks on my private property and I have fought as hard as I can but they are determined to destroy me it seems. I don't have near the old stuff you put in this video but I have earned everything I have. How can these monsters steal from a man after all the taxes and dues you pay in a lifetime? I wanted to tinker with this stuff in my retirement and keep bread and milk in the fridge by turning them out, one at a time,, now they're moving to steal everything from me and call it a new ordinance. Is there any car guys who are also patriots and attorneys who stand against this nazi bullshytte? I've helped others all my days, and the one buddy I had, who wrote for Mopar Collectors Guide magazine, Paul Wilson, got cancer and died, and since then I have been taking care of my Grandparents in their golden years. Now they've passed, and I am trying to get back to my hobby, but these unholy crooks are set to destroy me, they won't even recognize I have injured my back trying to meet their demands and they just keep attacking me. Do you know anyone in our hobby like Jerry Spence? (the attorney who defended the Weaver family from the government after they killed his boy and his wife?) I have tried to email Steve Mangnante at Hod Rod and Geoff Stunkard but haven't had any luck yet. Does Tom Cotter or anyone at Hagerty take part in any organization that looks out for gearhead interests?

@yeahright302 2 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder any now most of the stuff is just rotting away.

@hankhessig6586 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a treasure trove of history - Thank You for one awesome video

@my31and37 3 жыл бұрын

Man...there's a goldmine of projects cars, even in the woods...

@robaslin6973 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for sharing this This was one of the most enjoyable episode for me , it tied all the photos you show of your dad’s shop and cars together loved it thanks for this one 👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, I loved being able to tell the stories of many of his cars. I have so many great memories of Denny and his hot rods.

@vehdynam 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Too cool, I would have loved to have been there. Thanks for the video , awesome..

@BrianOboylemusic 3 жыл бұрын

I relate to this video. I love them taking the frame around the block. This man is the last of a dying breed and I love them for it. Great video! Glad you have this

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Denny and my dad have had some really great times...I'm glad I could be a part of it.

@moneygooddude 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'm sure All the enjoyment from these cars cannot be thoroughly shared!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

The memories of Denny and his cars are endless. My dad and Denny were (and still are) great role models for me.

@mtnguy7155 3 жыл бұрын

I've known Denny for years. One of the best guys you will meet.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

For sure, he's one of a kind! Wish there were more people in the world with his level of enthusiasm and kindness.

@REMBRANTTUBE 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put me in touch with Denny? I’d like to buy something! Rembo55@hotmail.com Thanks!! Brian

@ShaddenMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

He is definitely one of my favorite people.Super good dude....and half the cars in that video I remember at your dad's when I was little.We would be on a call and drive by and see them almost every day.lol

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best dudes out there...it was awesome to have him and my dad as role models as a kid. And as an adult haha.

@merrellbean7238 3 жыл бұрын

Great job I love watching your videos it brings back a lot of memories of the old days I'm only 47 but there's a lot of stuff but the best of all of a lot of your videos you get the stories behind everything and sometimes you get the people telling the stories and the stories they say and the things they say it's just unbelievable and it's really good to listen to and hair them old stories you're doing like I said great job videos are good content it's good keep up the good work cuz I do enjoy your channel

@henryjohnson4061 3 жыл бұрын

I miss the 80's. People enjoyed there cars and, nobody was afraid of every thing. Great job

@midsouth2strokes185 2 жыл бұрын

Best video ive seen in years hands down! Wow! Us Tennesseans got the stories for shure. Great video from some TRUE car guys!

@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That sums up the cars. The great part of this story is two guys who works so well together and create it out of parts and bits of cars some very special cars. It was hard back then to get two people to agree on anything but more so today. But when it comes to a creation your baby being 55 Chevy or whatever it might be. I grew up in farm country and my dad had a well shop and fabricating shop. Not just cars but we built a lot of stuff. You learn to build one thing you can apply to something else. We worked hard. Let you know what everyday I realize even more what a privileged childhood I had. Sir you've had a privilege childhood growing up around these cars being created. But you don't need me to tell you that. See that's the true gem of the story. Thanks for sharing.

@dannyangove9804 3 жыл бұрын

Im in awe.......Master craftsman ........Love your work

@jontrudell7529 3 жыл бұрын

Cool cars, Awesome history. Thanks for showing us!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

@jimmypopp2695 3 жыл бұрын

This is video GOLD!! Thank you so much for sharing.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jimmy!

@chuckmiller83 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing collection. Great video and stories! Loved it.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@joeparson5531 3 жыл бұрын

I was in love with that white vette back in the day. Very impressive collection. I spotted Randy's old "half breed" Dodge pick-up behind the 34'. Thanks for the video, brought back a lot of memories.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Sometime I need to do a video of our '80s photo collection. Dad has pictures of most of the local guy's cars and motorcycles....Randy Everett, Billy Woodard, Bill Sims, the list goes on and on.

@georgeseco91 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, would have being great if I where living Close to your Dad when I was young and racing Cars, great Video and God Bless your Father and his family.

@robertwayne4373 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your share a friend from Canada Rob 😎✌

@dennisazzopardi2089 3 жыл бұрын

Great Show......Enjoyed the stories and the awesome cars.Thx for sharing .

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis!

@stevehilliard1495 3 жыл бұрын

Once again great video!!! Love your work, every time

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support Steve!

@CoastalAutoReactionCAR 3 жыл бұрын

Love the old footage man being a Cary guy pre internet was so different! Here Tuesday morn when the buy sell trade came out was epic esp the days you’d find something wicked hop out over to the pay phone with a lil notepad and pen to right down directions etc that and word of mouth was our internet

@hillbillyherman738 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video so far

@scottywalker4312 3 жыл бұрын

I love to hear the stories from the old guys!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Same here...Denny has some great stories!

@mattskustomkreations 3 жыл бұрын

How could you NOT be a car nut with that upbringing? Awesome! Great video - Denny had some amazing escapes and that was a killer jam 3rd from last! Plus liked the last jam too.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

I had no choice but to love this stuff. My dad and Denny were the ultimate role models for me and my brother.

@dougstaffen278 3 жыл бұрын

Another quality video. Thank you for what you do

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug!

@alanstackhouse2939 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it!!! Thanks so much!!!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Alan!

@672egalaxie6 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Long Island NY. I really enjoy your videos and this one was no exception. Just ordered some merch too. Inspires me to get moving on my many projects. This fella has a whole bunch of really cool cars and really great material for projects. Best 35 minutes I had all week. Thanks for turning on the camera.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kinds words! And I really appreciate your merch purchase!

@alanwood5857 3 жыл бұрын

Great collection, very cool to know this guy since you were a kid!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

It has been awesome growing up around him. I can't think of two better role models than my dad and Denny George.

@terrymcbroom7303 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tour of Denny's vast and eclectic collection. I heard about him parking his Chevelle upside down in the creek when we worked together at UTA in the early 90's, the man has nine lives. I have lost contact with him over the years and the last time I saw him was probably 2005 or 6. If you see him and could remember please tell him that I lost my wife Laurie on Feb. 5th to ovarian cancer. Some of our fondest memories are from the time that we lived in Dayton. We all partied a time or two in the house that Don Yahn built for us in Pine Hollow on Richland Creek, great times with great people.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Terry, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. Next time I see him I will let him know.

@kk-vk7uc 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Hard to see some stuff sitting but at the same time it's like a walk back through history.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Ken!

@classiccarrescue8772 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this videos!!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@shitbox7413 3 жыл бұрын

Stuff a big block in it and go, my kind of people. 😁👍🏻

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, he has put more miles on a big block than anyone I know.

@almoffat7504 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a childhood you must have had cool cars everywhere 👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

It was absolutely awesome. My brother and I had it made!

@jeffchecchio5026 3 жыл бұрын

That place is absolutely unbelievable! Great video

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Jeff!

@andywisniewski4344 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel never fails me love it keep up the good work

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Andy, I appreciate it!

@Mercmad 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know about those luscious cars but that LeBlond Lathe is something really special!!!😁😉

@mattskustomkreations 3 жыл бұрын

Driving a bare chassis around - that’s hilarious. The local cops must just chuckle.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

My uncle (dad's brother) was Chief Deputy in our county during that time haha. They were pretty comfortable with doing crazy stuff!

@bluesharp59 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and a thumbs up liked.

@davidtaylor1384 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good stories sitting around there.

@JohnClutch1 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool video bro. Thanks for sharing some history with us.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching John!

@justinw_tbss_dadvan9447 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a goldmine of cars and parts . Killer

@TrojanHorse1959 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! I love that 34' Ford. I always wanted one of those to build a California Kid clone. I like that early 60's Fairlane too, another car I always wanted but never found when I could do something with it.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Robert!

@mikebas7325 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, this tour was awesome I think to any car lover. I would pay to be able walk see al this cool stuff, beats any museum in my book.

@brucemorris6319 3 жыл бұрын

What a paradise.

@tommywood2983 3 жыл бұрын

I had to stop watching. So many Awesome cars wasting away like that! He should old an Auction and give those beauties a new life and someone else a new project! That is a cool story man ! You had one great childhood! God Bless

@glenndransfield7278 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection... didn't see any ford falcon ranchero...my dad had a 64...he passed in 71' I was 5 ..., don't see many of them anymore....just subscribed !!!!

@jamiemelius5787 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and great music. Thanks

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jamie!

@gsmith207 3 жыл бұрын

Holy bleeeep! This certainly meets your title of the channel! Ha! Love it!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt, he's the ultimate hot rod hoarder!

@jeremygeorge9242 3 жыл бұрын

That's my dad!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

He's one of a kind! One of my favorite people in the world.

@REMBRANTTUBE 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy... I’d like to purchase a vehicle from the boneyard! Can you get me in touch with him please? Email me at: Rembo55@hotmail.com Thanks Brian 🎸

@davidwood1923 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty Incredible... Thanks for Sharing... Brother

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David!

@joernone 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and narration. Great job!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@robertvance1873 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm sure it will be all still there in a couple years and the little lady will get to romp around and enjoy it. Thank you.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert!

@robertvance1873 3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder your welcome. Her eyes light up when she gets around those old cars, definitely a future gear head. Lol 😃

@hudsonadam2591 3 жыл бұрын

Wow some nice finds love it 😍😊

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lambrokedrc5998 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, everyone for sharin' and takin' us along!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@robertbrady9597 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING VIDEO ON THE OLD CARS

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Robert!

@joshuahuffine3568 3 жыл бұрын

That black 40 ford coupe is my dream car!

@kennycarson1960 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new to your channel but I can already tell I’m gonna love it.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! We post a new video every Friday!

@lowlucas1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Man, I miss getting out and checking out some collections, both indoor and outdoor.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

It was a great day, even though it was a bit cold!

@The1WLDPNY 3 жыл бұрын

Worked a lot of years with Dennis at UTA, Lear, and IAC. Heard a lot of his stories and saw many of his cars and trucks. Much respect for Denni. Really miss working with him.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

He's one of a kind! Growing up around him has been a lot of fun.

@markallen1413 3 жыл бұрын

Great show man, i shared it to my FB 👍👍👍👍👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

@adriandean7815 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I like the winters. You can do some rubber necking through the woods. Lots of projects. Man got to have a clean up. Lot of good on the floor. Or give it a new lease of life to the next generation. Thanks again. Cool footage. Keep um comming.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Adrian!

@bowtiedone2784 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen the 57 convertible in Harriman Tennessee and spoke with him about the car. He was getting gas and had driven the car there. Very cool car. Very nice man.

@timmerwoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@thecurtray 3 жыл бұрын

I just recognized who you are by the voice. my gift still works

@broonysaint 3 жыл бұрын

Great story, thank you

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@MrPappysCobra 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome story! Great guy!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Denny is one of my favorite people. He and my dad were great role models for me growing up.

@miguelmiramontez405 2 жыл бұрын

Really like your videos

@russellchastain5473 3 жыл бұрын

Met Denny through the Clayton brothers in the late 70s. Cool guy

@noescapefromnow694 3 жыл бұрын

That Kellison funny car is the coolest vintage drag car I ever laid eyes on!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

It's a wild machine! I plan to do a FULL documentary on it very soon. I interviewed Denny to hear some stories about the car...should be a great episode.

@markscott2360 3 жыл бұрын

That's a cool video, doing the burnout on the frame Badass🤘👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Haha they were fearless back then.

@markscott2360 3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder My Dad had no interest in car's he walked to work or caught a bus plus he liked to have a drink or two, but my Grandfather and Uncle were car mad that's where I get it from and there were crazy always doing something they even dabbled in military vehicles, Grandpa's brother bought all this military stuff back in the day people were driving down the road in half tracks,tanks,jeeps all sorts of truck's he just bought and sold all the time ,it was a good childhood jumping in and out of cool stuff plus all there hot car's as well all of them were Ford guy's except Grandpa's last car was a Holden but it was a cool one.

@musclecarmaniacs9789 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is.....WOW What an amazing place.

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

We had a blast looking at all of his treasures!

@jorgennorrman4023 3 жыл бұрын

Cool dudes !!

@mick_1949 3 жыл бұрын

Hows that for a great life. And can still talk about it. Love it. 👍

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

He's lucky to have lived through a few of those experiences...great guy!

@michaeltubbs272 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@merrellbean7238 3 жыл бұрын

Well just watching your videos and think I'm going to pick me up one of these old cars if I can buy one here in New York might take me a long time but your channel is expired me to want to build one

@george8718 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection,very interesting creative innovative 🐉🐉🌴🐉🐉🐉

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@K-Effect 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond cool! I'd like to see that chromed out tricked out Corvette get cleaned up. I like his formula, big block, tubbed and in the weeds. His entire property looks like a awesome place to hang out, build cool stuff and drink beer

@HotRodHoarder 2 жыл бұрын

Just a week or so after I shot this video, Denny's son got the Corvette out and got it running again. They scrubbed and cleaned on it and drove it around some. Wish I had been able to show the crazy transformation...it really looked great!

@roadman14 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!!!!

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Doug!

@roadman14 3 жыл бұрын

@@HotRodHoarder no need for thanks, you do an awesome job, I'm kinda in your neck of the woods tonight, I'm in Greensboro.

@sporty196071 3 жыл бұрын

There's enough to keep him busy for years! Cool

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

For sure, and enough to keep his two sons busy for years, too!

@THROTTLEPOWER 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool !!!!! 👍 👌 👍 👌

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@angelicchandler8275 2 жыл бұрын

Boy my dad would love that place. He needs an old BB chevy for his truck and wants that camo blazer body....

@Wooley689 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. Man I could use that 74 nova 4 door for parts for my sons car

@toddclark332 3 жыл бұрын

I would almost agree with that I say big block any breed in any car very cool video buddy

@HotRodHoarder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Todd!

@hillbillyherman738 2 жыл бұрын

That Malibu drag car was super slick I love the way he had it set up dang shame it wound up in a creek

@michaelguinn5736 3 жыл бұрын

Man.....you had a childhood many people wish they had!! Very cool video....we are looking for a 33-34 Ford body, we want to put together a 50's hot rod....is the one in the video for sale? If not, that's ok...Sounds like your friend is a Godly man....be safe....God Bless!!