You are the right person to take on your late friends project! I know you'll do him proud!

That little thing is so freaking cool!!! Can't believe you knocked that frame out so quick too!

It needs " dual " pipes , that car looks so neat!

My thought on the steering was why not flip the wheels around (left to right), so you can move the steering a bit more forward. That would give you a bit more leg room. That thing is awesome, and you are really honoring your friend's memory. Great work! You should be proud.

Amazing piece of art, the builder had a good sense of style and proportion. I am sure you will do it justice and Make It (even more) Kustom! PS: There are white wall golf cart tires if your scooter tires can't make the stretch.

Dig it! I'm actually currently sitting five feet from my black '56 2 Door Hardtop Special here in my livingroomkitchen that I drove all through high school and was my daily driver for over a decade.

Karl, I know you will bring this dream to life, it obviously means a lot to you, can’t wait to see what you do with it

I can't wait to see the next update on this. It put a smile on my face the whole time.

Move the Wheels around and put the bracket in front of the axle ! Creates more leg room and better angle on the steering column!

A great way to remember your friend by continuing to complete the build on this model car. Fantastic work yet again Karl. A master at work !!!!

I really want to watch more videos about this project

Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work!!

Man I’m always amazed how quickly you can imagine the project and make it happen. I’m sure your buddy would be very happy with what you are doing.

Hey Karl, Awesome to meet you and Kyle both. Thank you for your time. Keep up the amazing content !

That guy had a keen eye to build that body,I am glad that you are going to be able to finish what he started 👍,I can't wait to see the end result, it's going to be awesome, I know it will be 🏁

sofa king awesome. can't wait to see it driving. your friend had a special talent. cheers

The rear end of that car is awesome! Such a cool project.

This is such a cool project, really looking forward to the next video. When I first saw the body, all I could think of, was an episode of "My Classic Car". Dennis visited a guy who scratch built full function mini cars. First car he made he used old fridges for the panels. They all used Toyota running gear and motors. If I recall, they were street legal too. If you get a chance, check it out. It's here on KZfaq, just search My Classic Car mini car episode. Who knows, it may give you a spark for a new project. You're certainly doing tour friend proud on this build. I'm sure he's looking down and smiling, probably also laughing at you for the steering mishap lol. All in all can't wait to see her sitting on the whitewalls with some nice chrome smoothie hub caps.

It's great that you're bringing you buddies vision to life and what better way to cruise the car shows/swap meets.

Slide down in it more! You have room for your legs, so slide the seat bottom forward and lay back in it more. You'll get lower to see out the winshield. I doubt you can slide down far enough to get your shoulder below the body, but that doesn't matter. Love this thing! So will our readers on BANGshift. Thanks for doing what you do. We love it.

LOVE this project and the fact you've picked up the torch and continued it from your buddy. Probably not worth the effort now since everything is finish welded but if you wanted more steering clearance you could always flip your spindles and put the tierod ends in front of the axle, that would of put the base of the column even further forwards and given it a little more cruiser angle too.

I was like “Oh man I hope he catches that before he welds it solid!” Then you pointed it out a minute later. I appreciate you showing the mistakes, we all make them! 👍 Oh, and as a ‘56 Buick owner, I vote for making it lower. Maybe mount the body just a touch lower in the rear for that “speedboat” rake?

Your vision, creativity, design, fabrication skills, and attention to detail are second to none. I love how you describe what you are going to do then execute showing your rough sketches, measurements, cutting, the lathe work, welding, and all the steps, along with the mistakes. Absolutely fantastic! This will be an awesome build! Can’t wait to see the next chapter of this mini 56 Buick custom build.

Yes, saw that steering issue right away. Great work on that chassis, wish I had all the tooling in my little shop!

I love what you are doing. Suggestion, Put the steering in front of the axle to keep your leg room. Switch the front wheels so you have front steer.

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This Custom Buick Special is so cool... I'm sure you will get plenty of attention driving it around at the Pomona Fairgrounds.. Its amazing how you could cut the rear differential cover and it works out perfectly. The car sits at the right height and your friend was so original in piecing this car together. I am definitely inspired by the amount and quality of work that you do. Looking forward to the next video!

Can't wait for more on this , you are the man ,so talented!!

You should've reversed the spindles on opposite sides and placed the steering shaft arms to the front of the steering axle to give you more foot room

Just an added thought - I believe you can also get wire spoke wheels for Golf carts that may also be an option and still fit the hubs off that ATV . Wire spoke rims with white walls. Now that would look Super cool.

You are a stand up guy to honor your friend by carrying the torch on this project to the next level.

This is sooooo cool. Super excited to seeing you finish this very special project! 👍🏼

super cool project, in hindsight you could have swapped the steering knuckles side to side and kept that steering set and moving everything forward for more foot well space. but either way works really

Karl, You are building a great testament to your friend , out of his custom 56 Buick. Your friend would be proud of you & your work. Rick

Awesome fabricator. Seen lots of your vids. Great interview on 3 lefts don't make a right pod cast with Lou and Johnny G . can't wait to see it done and running. Fan from Stoney creek Ontario 😎👍

This lil car is amazing! Great job with everything you've done to carry on your buddies project!

Hey Karl, nice job. Why not swap the front wheels left to right and place the tierods in front of the axle? That would give you even more legroom and less busdriver looks.

Pretty kool that you're realizing your friend's dream.

Great video after watching it and seeing your steering problem you can put the left spindle on the right and the right spindle on the let to put the steering rods up front giving you more leg room and laying the wheel back more. Just my two cents worth. keep up the good work.

Cool little car, I did notice the steering reversal.. I was thinking if you swapped the hubs/wheels so the steering was in front of the axle, you get leg room and fix the reverse steer. Anywho it'll be a great car show/swap meet head turner 👍👍

This is brilliant so cool, thank you for sharing this with us, your so talented.my and my wife love watching, great content keep up the good work.

Thats awesome.no better person to finish it off for sure.cant wait to see it done😉

Man your friend did an awesome job. I’m 73 and I still learn stuff! It’s at a perfect height! Just perfect. Perfect vision.

Absolutely brilliant ! Conception and execution ! I've only recently found your channel, and I'm a fan already ! Great stuff ! Love your imagination !

Such a cool project . Carl you make everything look so easy.

Ooooh. A BONUS episode. 😆

Give a talented man the right tools and equipment and he can do anything. It's a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.

Wowie zowie! That is rad. You're killing it. Keep moving forward!

Great origin story, may your friend rest in peace. That car is a great legacy. Been seeing this car in the background, so had to go back and see more on this car.

Congrats on making the 56 Buick Mini Kustom look great. The Skill and Cool Designs make it LOOK finer than a Frog Hair Split Four Ways. lv ur videos.

It's pretty clear you had as much fun tinkering with that thing as I had watching it! Even better that it's such a special project for you.

Badass rig! That will look cool at car shows and swap meets. All you need is swag trailer to tow behind. 😉 love to see this all done up!

I don't think i have ever seen any rod builder with more talent than this guy just amazing

Epic upload bro. I know your friend would be proud of your work for sure. What an epic way to honour an obviously talented artist.

The cnc plasma makes life so simple if you have an idea, you can make it. Super cool little car.

Hey That little car is Amazing!! Your friend is smiling down on you . Your a great friend.

Super stoked to see this come together also. Sorry for the loss of your friend but its cool youre carrying on his little build in his memory.

Looks like a great fun little project. Sometimes these are the best.

The speed at which you burn through projects like this absolutely astounds me - I mean .. I know it was sped up, but I could have spent months agonising over how to put that together, and it looked like you spent .. mere hours!

You could use a universal joint in the steering column and then you could adjust the column height as needed. I enjoy you videos a lot thanks.

Hey dude perfect ride hight exactly proportionately just like the original great job really can't wait to see where you go with her I'll be watching be safe healthy and happy God Bless 🤠

That is wicked cool! That is more than "cute". Karl if u or any of ur followers haven't seen this video search you tube for "1949 dwarf mercury. It uses Toyota running gear and it's kinda like this project. The guy is here in Arizona and to see his cars up close is a total trip. Great video as always!

Thats sweet going to be a nice gocart. You should put a roll bar behind the drivers seat to give it a roadster feel cant wait too see it finished a nother great video!!!!!!!

Looks Great - What it does need are simulated rear FENDER STIRTS, that would make the rear look in proportion.

May sound odd, but I find the build up of this project very intriguing! You need to cut some rear wheel wells. And, hub caps??? Bad ass!!!

Tack welds are the ultimate 'reversable' setup method. I saw that about 5sec b4 it was questioned on video. It's not a mistake! when 'field engineering', it doesn't go inna book until it's done. What happens in 'field engineering' stays in field engineering. Michael in Colorado.

Nail-Heads, Dyna-Flows and Port-Holes - Old Buicks are coooool and so is your inherited micro-Buick. The actual '56 Buick's ignition switch was really neat; you turn it on and push the accelerator pedal to run the starter...Thanks for the very enjoyable video!

Side Pipes would look cool you could even fab the exhaust out them with a little creativity Great project

I am thrilled you and Christina are doing so well with this channel. Freaking awesome work. Love watching.

You have some pretty crazy skills. Also nice of you to carry on your late friend's dream and vision. Says a lot about you.

It amazes me how fast you can go from concept to reality. I did a lot of sheet metal work as an HVAC tin bender, and could knock out fittings without giving it a lot of thought, but it was standard stuff. You really make this look easier than what us mere mortals can do. I love your shop. Have you ever been to a junkyard and your mind just starts putting pieces together? We raced karts for 12 years, but as far as fab work, it was limited, but yeah, who as a kid didn't want a kart? I'm 65 and still diggin it. Thank you for sharing.

Best use of old car parts, I've ever seen. Something Bob Bleed and the Mad Fabricators would do.

Who better than you to keep your friend's legacy going you're doing a spectacular job as we see it you are a master of what you do I always say what else can you do just about thought I saw everything but no I keep seeing more and more and more that's why I like your channel that's why I watch you all the time learn something new everyday good job Karl good job on the video Kristina

Kudos to your friend, that came up with that design and also for you finishing it, it’s gonna be awesome.

Amazing work, I enjoy watching you do the things you build.

Daymn so cool man. That CNC saves a lot of time and makes things look so good.

What an amazing mind of your friend to come up with that body!. How cool is that front axle! Love it,keep up the awesone work!!

A True act of love and respect for a friend . It is going to be wild I hope you keep up the great videos on it and other projects .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Really nice project, looking forward to seeing you riding it around

I love the mini car idea!

Such a cool little project and honoring a friend just brings the heart to it. Can’t wait to see it come together.

When you turned the steers , I was like did I just see what I thought I saw and you were ...yup , sure did 😆 . Also , I had no idea just how complex steering geometry can be , it's quite fascinating , really above my pay grade . That little car definitely fell into the right hands to see it to completion .

I was yelling at the TV saying it was the wrong way! I've learn so much from your channel mate, keep up the amazing work!

CAUTION! Genius at work.

Yes, this is so very cool and the fact that you are finishing your friend's dream makes it even cooler.

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With gas prices the way they are this would be the answer lol. Your buddy did a great job on the car and we're all looking forward to seeing you cruising it around haha.

omg......that's crazy cool you should take a set of fishtail exhaust pipe tips out the back street rod style .you might be able to use custom golf cart rims and tires . keep your buddy spirit alive .

so looking forward to seeing this thing running. it will be an absolute hoot!

Not bad for a quickie. Love that you didn't edit the steering booboo, that was funny and nobody got hurt👍

The dash would be cool with a old radio of that year model, it lights up and works, that would be a cool touch

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COOL PROJECT KARL AND I'M SURE YOUR FRIEND WOULD BE PROUD .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent work Karl!!!! MAKE IT KUSTOM, 50 era style side pipes (to help with the lowered look), and with flamethrower exhaust! Thank you for the video.

That thing is just ridiculously cool! Absolutely fantastic!

Wow that thing is so cool! Awesome! 🤘🔥

I'm inspired by your friend and your resourcefulness. A fantastic project. Now your telling me that little engine can do burnouts!

Good video. Best go cart build I have seen.

I love how you say just a quick one. This would be at least a weeks worth of work for me ;-)