I Raced a Manual Car for the FIRST Time (AND Did Big Wheelies!) 😬 Hot Rod Garage BTS

I Raced a Manual Car for the FIRST Time (AND Did Big Wheelies!) 😬 Hot Rod Garage BTS - RKN Video 5

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Күн бұрын

The time has finally come!! The Savoy made it to Detroit, MI and still needed some work - in typical Savoy fashion. While we waited on a windshield to be made and installed, we took the 55 to cruise to Tom Bailey's Sick Pizza Party and then got up to test the Savoy the next day. It through us for a loop (and did some killer wheelies!) but by the time it was all said and done - we had a pretty good race car 👊🏼 It was my first time racing a combination like this - and the pressure was on!
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@patricksperformance2203 Жыл бұрын

Don't you love that she now hosts Hot Rod Garage, and she's still the same Alex! Along with all of her other achievements, her enthusiasm is still always off the charts.

@chrislowery185 Жыл бұрын

The 55's look GREAT together. Excellent job on BOTH cars. The way the Savoy was leaving the line was PERFECT.

@daveseddon5227 Жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed with the Savoy build - glad to see the team getting it sorted! 😊

@Cody_4 Жыл бұрын

Your energy and excitement is unmatched! It’s awesome to see just how excited you are to just be around and work on cars, and you get to do it with your dad, the Taylor’s are a top notch team. 👍✌️

@pipedady83 Жыл бұрын

When it's not your own money it's always exciting 😂

@Cody_4 Жыл бұрын

@@pipedady83 Hell yeah lol always fun to tear up sponsored or somebody else’s stuff 😂

@douglawrence9616 Жыл бұрын

I really don’t know how many times I have watched your race at Woodward ave. But that was truly one of the best driving I ever saw!

@redbeardoutdoors4914 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ I love the salt flats! Other than that crazy darn weather out there. Pop up rain showers all the time to ruin some good racing. Me and my buddies took our demolition derby cars out there in july 2021 for a bangerang race and had a blast!! You and your dad should build you a demolition derby car! It's good, cheap fun!! Especially the front wheel drive compact cars! Their super cheap and you can completely destroy the rear of the car and the car will still drive around because they're fwd. Awesome video as always Alex and you look stunning !

@D.Guitar Жыл бұрын

Alex , You get to drive some Mad Cool Cars

@opiealvin Жыл бұрын

New intro turned out good. "It's a little bit ghetto and I like it." I cried laughing at that one. Great team work from all involved. Genuinely great team work.

@ronaldsteveson76 Жыл бұрын

ok I'll take my statement back, the Savoy is cool but that 55 Chevy 💪👍👍👍👍👍 Props for staying in it when it gets a little squirrelly!

@fred7854 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, can't wait for the next video. Glad you, your father, and the rest of the team got it figured out. Best of luck to you and your father. Take care and be safe.

@rayiveson1951 Жыл бұрын

Those two cars were built in 1955, just imagine the two people that bought those cars brand new in 1955 if they could see them today just something to think about

@danielboyd4618 Жыл бұрын

The Plymouth might have had a v8 I don't think Chevy had the 265 yet but if they were both 6s Plymouth was still running a flathead so ewww

@outlawofga Жыл бұрын

Yeah... that would be awesome. Probably some mild mannered people who would faint when they seen this kind of performance...😲😳😃

@jameswoodward6312 Жыл бұрын

When I bought my 68 RS..I thought the same thing when pulled the 4 speed out of it and put a 400 and a glide in it. It's amazing what goes through your head when you find receipts, under the back seat that were dated 1970's and 80's.

@01trsmar Жыл бұрын

@@outlawofga ..Most people today would faint with that much power..

@01trsmar Жыл бұрын

@@danielboyd4618 If the Chevy had the 6 it was yuck too,super slow...But the Plymouth 6 is the most reliable engine ever made,Chrysler used those engines for everything..But V8 is the way to go..

@user-od9iz9cv1w Жыл бұрын

Wow. A lot of work for one pass. No pressure. Miss the shift and its all for naught. As always, thanks for taking us on the journey.

@adriane7841 Жыл бұрын

It did seems like a little bit of a waste of a build for a single pass.

@user-od9iz9cv1w Жыл бұрын

@@adriane7841 I guess for the Taylor brand it may be worth it. Up against all the other car show channels and they win. In reality they bring advanced artillery to fight people with homemade cannons.

@VATION3RD Жыл бұрын

Alex you and Megan remind me of young Ann and Nancy Wilson y'all just keep on Rocking 🤘🤘

@blucheer8743 Жыл бұрын

I have followed the “Freiburger” era over at hot rod mag, their KZfaq channel, motortrend roadkill projects, I have to say this is my favorite car of that era: The family aspect, the patina’ed old clapper, from a generation ago, being given a new lot in life, the modern crate motor, modern suspension, brakes, electronics, the Savoy is the perfect hot rod in many ways. Very well done! the Hot Rod torch, be it a plasma cutter, is being passed on and its going into good hands!

@raymondtakamoto8063 Жыл бұрын

Your so lit everytime you video. I love it. I'm a old man but your a breath off fresh air to racing. Not street outlaw type your more informative and get your hands dirty. I'm a fan as I was for Shirley Muldowny back in the days when my dad raced his Dart GTS 340 in New Mexico.your going places Alex keep it up.Enjoy your dad's work and family time.

@raymondtakamoto8063 Жыл бұрын

Great team also

@CarsandCats Жыл бұрын

I think the Savoy is cooler than the '55. Dennis's builds just keep getting better. Put him and Lucky together and I think you could dominate the world!

@jspaulding4106 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I like the Savoy better. And I know it wouldn't be possible without all the work put into the "original" '55.

@INNYAFACCE Жыл бұрын

HOLY MOLY TAYLOR= DRAMA QUEEN !!!!

@J1Z06 Жыл бұрын

I like that The Savoy is a stick shift! That beast really leaves hard! I love it! Keep up the great work. I love this channel.

@drewleard8439 Жыл бұрын

Man those are both beautiful cars

@stephencarter1442 Жыл бұрын

Had the same thing with the o-ring off the trailer heading to the lanes. Argh. Always have a spare now..nice recovery and win. Thanks for sharing .

@marklottero5345 Жыл бұрын

I loved your new video intro. The pics of the 2 55s together are really awesome.

@MissionRestomod Жыл бұрын

Manual trans drag racing is an entirely different beast. Blower fans to cool the clutch are a must. Also, a clutch pedal stop can save the over extension of the slave/throw out. That’s a BADASS car. They should give you guys first right of refusal if and when it’s sold.

@vehdynam Жыл бұрын

Amazing what team work ,dedication and co ordination can do . Many thanks for the update.Looking forward to drag week.

@davidwalker9188 Жыл бұрын

Those were some pretty nice wheelies you were pulling in the beginning

@p.d.nickthielen6600 Жыл бұрын

Every race team needs a girl, preferably a daughter to crawl in the front windshield opening to move their 55 Savoy. Alex best wishes thank you for sharing you and your dads incredible adventures

@swede910 Жыл бұрын

"- That's our boys,.....doin' things." I love it! 🤠🎯

@cecilfrench2238 Жыл бұрын

Wheelieing cause that is my BMFer beautiful mean and fearless

@Westie_NZ Жыл бұрын

Great progress from you and the team, Alex. And great to see the '55 out and about....

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

Alex you DRIVE BEST COOLEST CARS! 😃

@jameshendrickson8159 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see that you learn from failure and don't make any excuses. Says alot about you. Don't Ever let anyone take that from you. Learn and grow from your mistakes and don't ever dwell on them. You can develop a better future by merely reflecting on your mistakes, not dwelling upon them.

@thomasmoore2695 Жыл бұрын

I'ma be honest,I was always a 55chevy guy,but the Plymouth looks great and you sure don't see em much. Both are awesome.

@Godscountry2732 Жыл бұрын

Love the wheelie’s Alex and congrats on Hosting Hot Rod Garage.

@andrewgrant3470 Жыл бұрын

Dude is that a new intro? Did Meg do that ? If so love it keep the content coming hope to see race week updates. Daily uploads woohooo

@Area-fm1by Жыл бұрын

Alex is the the real deal she's coool!

@mrmongo6722 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a tuff build with Rona and everything else you were dealing with but you, your Pops and the rest of your team you still managed to pull it off at the last minute……👍🏻

@stevenhedrick9516 Жыл бұрын

Reality version of BEAUTY and the BEAST

@billlevassiur8274 Жыл бұрын

Great build,not without issues. Great energy you have. Good luck. Wheels up - race fast - stay safe. Live to race another day.

@joetri1970 Жыл бұрын

The but it does cool wheelies was priceless.

@bobdailey5910 Жыл бұрын

Great job honey I'm so impressed with you you do not give up on that's what I love about you!

@MrGixxer1300r Жыл бұрын

It is easy to be fast when Dad owns one of the better small chassis shops in racing, but the more I watch the more I see a young women that has more knowledge, and skills than most men older than her. Seeing her work with Derick from vice grip garage, and rebuilding their tranny on the street car challenge, Drive a 211mph 1/8th mile, she does great at any drag and drive event, keeps her head together, and makes good decisions. I'm 57 and have been drag racing both cars and motorcycles since I was 21 and I haven't done a 1/10 of what Alex has. Kudos to you young lady, and keep up the great work.

@thomaskoshinsky7768 Жыл бұрын

woo-hoo you go girl.alex you always were a great racer even when you started drag week in high school. you and your family are the best.wish you many more great years of racing.

@ERidParasoth Жыл бұрын

It has probably been beat to death but PLEASE do a 55 Ford to complete the trio!

@qxtankxp Жыл бұрын

I've only seen one other guy mention that lol you're good brother

@michaelhenderson5098 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video showing us what all went on behind the scenes. Lots of hard work.

@bobimpala96 Жыл бұрын

I hope Motortrend/Discovery sells the car to you and your Father!

@user-gc1zn5mn4p Жыл бұрын

The adventure continues!!! ;)

@Nichole-440HP Жыл бұрын

just watched the beginning of the savoy build on hotrod garage , it's come a long way !

@redbeardoutdoors4914 Жыл бұрын

The 55 looks badasssssss❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@danw1955 Жыл бұрын

Hah hah, must be a blast to be tooling around town in a 6 second, 55 Chevy that's actually *streetable!* Livin' the life, crazy as it may be! Glad y'all got the clutch problems worked out on the Savoy and you can actually grab some gears now. Anxious to see how it does in competition!👍

@douglawrence9616 Жыл бұрын

Now that is a big wheelie!

@johnlee8231 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this.

@GeorgesMiniatureCars Жыл бұрын

Excellent content! Lovin' every moment of every video!!!👍👍✌️

@chukhentcy5642 Жыл бұрын

Wow! "Youz Guyz had a take "Embrace The Suck" to a whole 'nother level! EEEYIKES!👍👍👍

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Alex! You rock 😊

@firepinto Жыл бұрын

Great job! Looks like a blast!

@kaskl5403 Жыл бұрын

Cool build.

@jorgemedina1169 Жыл бұрын

Love you Alex my Respect for you dad

@garylucier6817 Жыл бұрын

A handful where the total thrash and last minute parts, met up with last minute minds and excellent tech help all met up to produce excellent last second results in the middle of the night between testing and race day! Stay cool girl as the minds work over matter as long as cool heads prevail when you have the kind of help you have....It takes a village, or a great team, and you have the greatest of teams.

@doomman700 Жыл бұрын

Michigan gas stations are trailer friendly. They are filled with snowmobile trailers all winter😉

@rickmassey1272 Жыл бұрын

You kinda resemble the 55 Chevy front clip/grill when you smile.

@jimmybrumfield3358 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video of the car leaving in a wheelie

@crazyd1377 Жыл бұрын

Alex you did well with what you had. It will improve. Keep after it hun! Good luck!

@johnrode7109 Жыл бұрын

Good video and good luck

@jerrycoon3369 Жыл бұрын

Love the wheelies! That thing leaves hard! Maybe you need an old school Lenco? LOL

@chriscatarcio2983 Жыл бұрын

Two of them. One for the 55.

@jerrycoon3369 Жыл бұрын

@@chriscatarcio2983 Yeah! Sounds good to me!

@Cody_4 Жыл бұрын

+1 on that idea lol It’d be badass to see a Lenco in them especially the 55

@jerrycoon3369 Жыл бұрын

@@Cody_4 I'm old school I like the lencos and dual four barrel carbs or roots blowers! LOL

@Cody_4 Жыл бұрын

@@jerrycoon3369 I’m right there with ya lol

@gcrauwels941 Жыл бұрын

Love how the Savoy launches. Good'n violent.

@CraaaigV302 Жыл бұрын

Sick intro hell yea

@toddmatson4179 Жыл бұрын

I grew up a stones throw away from that parking lot in Michigan...Enjoy your videos

@fcspecial1953 Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, I watched the episodes with the building of the Savoy and thank dad for showing how to build a simple but functional "build table". What the shows didn't tell you was what type of tubing and diameter used for the chassis build. What I want to know is where did you find a new front bumper for the Savoy knowing that's not a popular car to restore like the 55 Chevy. You're an inspiration to all young girls who don't think they can go into motorsports when actually they can. I'll keep watching 😃

@ThumperKJFK Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome, wow. 👍👍

@villusepp7932 Жыл бұрын

All you need now is a '55 Mercury/Ford!

@clydegreenwood5673 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sure

@chicoflores2064 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@xozindustries7451 Жыл бұрын

You guys built a great car, that thing hooks hard

@thomasmoore2695 Жыл бұрын

That's some sick ass wheelies,yeah I wouldn't of thought of the let it set for 30 minutes after a pass but... AND rip that effin shifter.

@daddysbrokegarage Жыл бұрын

Alex taylor bangshiftin just gets me right in the feels...

@iannorton4463 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the 100k Alex, well done for all your hard work 👏. ✌️🇺🇲✌️🇬🇧

@josephpuou96 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job everyone 💪🏼Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽😎🌴

@andrewmurray6772 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, I love both the 55' and the Savoy that you and your Dad have built, yep, i'm a little jealous, we don't have many cars like that is Australia !! All the best :))

@96insa Жыл бұрын

Love the new intro. Great video as usual.

@RidingWithAlexTaylor Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Meg made it

@laurenschenck5355 Жыл бұрын

So proud of you Alex for driving a manual car you did AWESOME 🤩

@fraserdreger5822 Жыл бұрын

best family life

@karlringe9523 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Good one! Busy, busy, busy! Thank you. I am currently working on an intermediate vx ss with a large rear for hook up, and need to keep it legal, lol, for the Australian road laws bla bla bla with a medium range horse powered ls1 to assist with the big horse powered vz ute. Bit like the savoy and stepping into 100% proof. Well sort of. I'll keep in touch. Stay cool. Karl

@billmiller7138 Жыл бұрын

That Mayflower looks great down low to the ground!

@jameswbarry9576 3 ай бұрын

The show should be hot babe hot rod show LOL

@InnocentMiscreant Жыл бұрын

Taylor Built for the win

@Scootermagoo Жыл бұрын

It's not that we expect it from you, but we expect it from you.. what an ... welcome to tv I guess, grats on the car.

@EnfieldJoe Жыл бұрын

Savoy is seriously rowdy!!

@Frankie--da-fixer Жыл бұрын

Hello from N.E Arkansas,Hope your having fun,And good luck 🤞🍀

@jameshendrickson8159 Жыл бұрын

Alex. I'd love to see you compete in pro-stock , as well as pro-mod and run it heavy...

@garyobrien5090 Жыл бұрын

LIKE WHAT YOU'VE DONE SO FAR,STAY STRONG

@jasonups5386 Жыл бұрын

Stay “sexy” is the best!! You said :))

@steveadams7995 Жыл бұрын

Need to make the inspection plate on the bellhousing easily accessible & get an electric leaf blower to cool the clutch & also maybe look to go to a lenco or liberty trans

@mannmadesbc Жыл бұрын

Great content.

@tonyjohnson9212 Жыл бұрын

Love it. Alex starts hanging with nick and now she doing 12am Mexico street hits

@sherryfarias1821 2 ай бұрын

Very sweet

@leandroemanuelmulla9524 Жыл бұрын

Hola Alex como estas ? Desde Argentina te mando un habrazo ..podrías mandar saludos ? Me encanta lo que haces ese nuevo chevy quedo jenial hermoso tremenda bestia