The F-Rod Is Born! '31 Model A Drag Racer | Roadkill Garage

The F-Rod Is Born! '31 Model A Drag Racer | Roadkill Garage | Motor Trend

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2 жыл бұрын

Freiburger and Dulcich set off on an epic quest to build the F-Rod, a 1931 Model A. With a naturally aspirated 572 big-block Chevy v8, this machine is built for the drag strip. But can they make it run?
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@romuluscreative 8 ай бұрын

I love your 5 window Millner fiberglass hot rod!

@HardEarnedBacon Ай бұрын

🤣

@ForeverDownByLaw 2 жыл бұрын

There's nothing "old man" about that hot rod. These rods were old when I came of age (80's), but were always and will always be cool.

@barneymiller7894 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I'm 29 and saving every penny for a model A or a 32 three window!

@ForeverDownByLaw 2 жыл бұрын

@@barneymiller7894 Good luck and I hope you get one. Timeless classic.

@barneymiller7894 2 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverDownByLaw Thanks 👍

@uppastdawn7627 2 жыл бұрын

Street rod? That looks all hot rod to me.

@coryhall561 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 35 and couldn’t agree more. I personally lean more towards rally/drifting and this is one seriously badass hot rod!!

@jamesmartin3533 Жыл бұрын

5:95, that's great guys!

@michaelzimmerman9221 5 ай бұрын

Hands down the best content on TV or YT! It’s always informative and entertaining and helpful! Most of all, it’s awesome!

@TheEZGZ Жыл бұрын

Finally! A period correct Old School Hot Rod with modern technology. I don't even care that it's powered by a Chevy. I'd love to see this thing win it's class on the power tour.

@geraldscott4302 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. It has actual tires, it's carbureted, and it's beautiful. Of course I'm an old guy at 63. But this is a car I would love to have.

@ytwhite5930 2 жыл бұрын

David,your triple-shutoff-thru a relay-main shut off is pure genius...Awesome!!!

@jeremypike9153 2 жыл бұрын

It is nice to have the push button on the firewall behind the motor like that too. The triple shut-off switch setup will keep thieves away as well.

@WatchmakerErik Жыл бұрын

that toolbox mounting system was worth watching the entire video. I need to rig up something sim'lar on my Jeep.

@akallio9000 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: If a car can do the quarter mile in 9 seconds or less, you could drop a cannonball from 1/4 mile high above the finish line and drop it when the car left the starting line, and the car would beat the cannonball to the quarter mile.

@CS_247 17 күн бұрын

😂 " AND NOW FOR TODAY'S USELESS PIECE OF INFORMATION!" Just kidding, it's a fun fact.

@gregbrenneman5068 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell simply by your wiring you've been planning this a long time. Beautiful, intelligent build. Awesome results. Can't wait for the evolution of farkles, finish and paint.

@MJTAUTOMOTIVE 2 жыл бұрын

Paint?

@greghiggins9635 2 жыл бұрын

Way To Go GRANDPA

@ESchachte78 2 жыл бұрын

The F-Rod is the coolest and most well done project car on Motor Trend. The parts chosen and the attention to detail is absolutely perfect, (anyone attempting to wire a car should watch how this car was wired). Freiberger really is a genius when it comes to preserving and respecting automotive history, choosing the right parts for the build, and a vision for what the final car should look like to just be cool and fast.

@saleen122 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad that they’re doing these recaps of episodes/builds on KZfaq again.

@staceysg7259 2 жыл бұрын

The wiring segment was great! Very informative and it's the only the 2nd time I've seen someone wire up the battery disc switch with relays that way.

@alexanderwatts8274 Жыл бұрын

Not happy that I’ve paid a subscription in Australia and can’t keep watching new episodes of my favourite show……. The old episodes never get old but when you know every next word davo is gonna say it starts to get to your head 😂😂 it would be nice if we could view it in aus

@alanbarron6758 10 ай бұрын

DIGGIN THE 31 FORD DAVID F my favorite!

@harrymananus5380 2 жыл бұрын

Dulcich is the real hero of almost all these builds.

@kevinsazo31 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you guys are back roadkill makes me feel like I came home from school on a rainy day and had hot cocoa

@karenthomson9749 Жыл бұрын

Harden up bro.

@andrewkelley1323 11 ай бұрын

@karenthomson9749 soundin like a real Karen.

@McVerne 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, this reminds me how much I loved Roadkill Garage when I could watch it in Germany! Bring back at least your originals, I´m happy to pay the same as before! Don´t you guys like to earn money? Or did the discovery channel put you in some scammy contract? It is incredibly frustrating to be honest...

@bobroberts2371 2 жыл бұрын

The HR on demand press release stated that laws changed and they were shutting off out of US / Canada subscriptions. A non HR related channel located in a Euro country stated that they have to pay taxes to the US and their country of origin for any YT profits. I'm betting this applies to non YT content too and might be why HR shut off out of US / Canada subscriptions.

@McVerne 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobroberts2371 Interesting - but if that would generally apply to US made content, YT or not, there wouldn´t be any US shows availlable over here anymore...but from streaming services, normal TV networks to Payperview there is tons of US content availlable and they are still able to make some good profit out of it. That change of law would most certainly apply to them as well. I get that some networks in Europe own the rights to some of the additionary content they offered but that shouldn´t affect their original productions. I have to look into that whole tax thing...if it is affecting US content that hard, I wonder why MT on demand is seeming to be about the only platform having those kind of issues with bringing their content to Europe.

@brendanbarber5865 2 жыл бұрын

Also when I could watch it in Australia!

@samcarver2204 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly this

@chrismcconnell4336 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! Absolutely annoyed to have lost access from UK, and have it replaced with the poor Discovery option.....least I get Discovery free from mobile supplier but it is months behind

@madeiniceland7459 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for kicking my out of the motor trend world, After 10 years of supporting you and waiting for every episode.

@Fileguru 2 жыл бұрын

THIS! Makes me so angry. Many many years at following motortrend and roadkill and many other shows now cant see anything even with paying money... Yeah nice.

@madeiniceland7459 2 жыл бұрын

@@Fileguru i agree!

@madeiniceland7459 2 жыл бұрын

@@greghaa that Doesnt make me Any less offended or pissed off, its the principal, it’s fkn rude

@greghaa 2 жыл бұрын

@@madeiniceland7459 I hear you. I get it. No doubt this is about the $. It always is.

@madeiniceland7459 2 жыл бұрын

@@greghaa i agree, its most likely some money and legal stuff there dealing with, it might be fixed when the lawyers figure it out:)

@xciteful Ай бұрын

These guys are geniuses at what they do.

@crystalk3533 2 жыл бұрын

This is so far the best video I've ever seen on moder trend

@barrysnell6775 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Yet another Ford with a Chevy engine is the best video you've ever seen on Motor Trend? Really?!

@surfer5352 2 ай бұрын

Sorry about your back David! I remember seeing you jump that wagon and thinking "Thats gonna leave a mark"

@richardoliver1303 9 ай бұрын

Excellent Build

@jeremycorey5573 Жыл бұрын

The planning and thought process on the wiring is mind blowing to say the least

@threadtapwhisperer5136 2 жыл бұрын

Also, yooooo that snarly howl when you stab the throttle, beautiful music to my ears.

@oneshotpete6.591 2 жыл бұрын

in my opinion this is the coolest build on roadkill !!!

@oneshotpete6.591 2 жыл бұрын

who ever built it , it’s a cool model A , kind of reminiscent to the hot rods of yesteryear … and agree on the latter

@davidpeterson943 2 жыл бұрын

Henry Ford is going to come back from the grave to haunt you for the engine you put in there. Awesome car and episode.

@harrisonmauldin5090 2 жыл бұрын

yea i kind of wish they stuck with ford for the motor, like a 460 or something, but oh well its still a snazzy rig either way

@chandlerlofton6536 2 жыл бұрын

I think you have mastered the art of hot rodding. What a cool build

@flatheadronsgarage7345 2 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeeeeeeet, only needs a Ford mill but she’s sweet. Really like the tool box mount, I’m going to use this idea in my 29 Coupe. Thanks for doing a real hot rod. Here’s to you David 🍻🍻👍👍👍

@ChristopherHallett 2 жыл бұрын

Why put a Ford motor in it?

@Wanous-hv7zo 2 жыл бұрын

He wants to go fast junk ford engines can’t do that

@CoyoteFTW 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanous-hv7zo - you mean you need a complete aftermarket engine to run what a stock coyote would I think the trash here is garbage motors

@barrysnell6775 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wanous-hv7zo People who stick Chevy engines in everything are cancer in the hot rodding world. They're lazy, boring, and uncreative. They're the sort of people who painted by numbers as a kid and now believe lizard people are real as adults.

@beardedforlife3740 2 жыл бұрын

@@barrysnell6775 do you not understand why people do that? Chevy engines make reliable power for less money. That is purely it

@conover1978 2 жыл бұрын

I’m building a 32 Chevy coupe 5 window. I really love the way you did the wiring and I’m thinking I wanna do the wiring the same way. And the way everything in the trunk looks great I wanna do the same. And the toolbox is genius. Loved the video. I’m always looking for anything and info on ways to go one this car just because it’s a full build. Thx for a great video. Keep up the great work.

@nashratify 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up, add a solenoid shift button that is triggered by a msd box to shift to second. It's a nice. It would let you keep both hands on the wheel during your pulls

@MadmanJnr 2 жыл бұрын

That intake hat looks mint. What an awesome unit!!!

@damhall9300 2 жыл бұрын

BEST DAY AT WORK EVER ; ))

@ThePeopleVerse Жыл бұрын

One if the better episodes yet. Nice ! !!!

@USARAY1947 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite hot rod, a Model A coupe with a '32 grill shell. Gotta love it.

@timothyboles6457 2 жыл бұрын

Great little car. I want to do something like that to run in the low 10s and learn to drag race!

@harrysatin5110 2 жыл бұрын

Followed Sam’s work on the car, really Awesome, as well as Dulcich. Great content as usual. Thank you

@johnbehneman1546 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

@garys6089 Жыл бұрын

man oh man that car is like my DREAM CAR love it Freiburger

@johnbehneman1546 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!

@Frankinsteinguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Freiburger, I am sooooooo jealous! Who has more fun than you and Steve?

@user-kf2yr2ux8y 2 ай бұрын

😂 you built a great car this time. You are amazing 💘💘

@douglaspell3764 2 жыл бұрын

I Love it! Can`t wait to see more of it!

@wrongwayroger2519 7 ай бұрын

Finnegan's Blashemi are gonna race Frieburgers 31 Ford !!! Kinda like Milner and ......

@HoTrOds0are0ForEver 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait till we see some episodes in drag week or some drag racing with mike and blasphemi. Love the coupe Dave i enjoyed this video now gonna watch the episode on motor trend

@charleywaffles6366 2 жыл бұрын

Very Very Cool!!! That is a badass car and my favorite of all the roadkill and roadkill garage vehicles. Congratulations on your achievement!

@wrongwayroger2519 7 ай бұрын

Ya'll realize this car and Finnegan's Blashemi are gonna race ??? Don't know when or where but heard Mike say it on his channel(ytube) when talkin bout his 1100HP Hemi build !!! Just a heads up !!!

@charleywaffles6366 7 ай бұрын

@@wrongwayroger2519 I heard that from the same place. And I’m looking forward to seeing it!

@Mark-nu5vg 2 жыл бұрын

Nice set up guys plain and simple,

@keithsayer8058 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite episodes 👍🏼👍🏼

@kelevra558 Жыл бұрын

Ah yes.... bulkhead fittings. I'm a BIIIG bulkhead fitting guy. Absolutely love the way they accomplish 3 things at once. I use dash 10 to pass my entire wiring harness through the firewall as well. I use them for my throttle cable, everything. I love the uniformity. I bent up an aluminum box that covers them all and creates a really clean look. Rivnuts hold it to the firewall. That box also holds my catch can.

@thomaslewis7883 2 жыл бұрын

The 31/32 build on the MT channel is a good primer for anyone thinking about putting a lot of power in a vintage car. The 5.00 bucks a month is a super deal.

@harleyrobertson73 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Motortrend when we gonna see more roadkill and other motortrend shows on discovery plus? You do know you have a fanbase outside the USA right? Need more effort here

@m.andre-l.5970 2 жыл бұрын

I watch it on motortrend on demand in Canada... Wait and get a deal on Christmas for 2$/month....

@jbro507 2 жыл бұрын

Even if you don’t wait for a deal it’s only $45/year. That’s less than 2 tickets to a movie + popcorn. And with the subscription you get TONS of other auto content.

@harleyrobertson73 2 жыл бұрын

@@m.andre-l.5970 You're still in the allowable zone, no Motortrend for anyone in Europe and Asia etc that isn't north/south/central America and Canada

@harleyrobertson73 2 жыл бұрын

@@jbro507 that's why Motortrend is so brilliant and the only shows I watch is car shows and being in England watching old American junk goin fast was amazing but then Motortrend screws us because politics

@student1979oct 2 жыл бұрын

@@harleyrobertson73 Probably need to get a VPN, pick a location and watch what you want.

@gunnererickson4567 2 жыл бұрын

Nice rod Frieburger. Perfect simplicity.

@Goomer 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, that thing is nasty. Nice to see a full episode on youtube.

@HighTroop 2 жыл бұрын

Man I really would love to watch it here in Austria still...great content

@phill9238 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like watching the Mona Lisa be painted a true piece of beauty.

@mikescott3641 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Happy for ya D..

@mamaleighcase1569 2 жыл бұрын

I Love You Guys!!! Iʻve been watching Roadkill for quite some timenow. Amazing!!! With A Lot of Aloha, Mama

@emilianocruz11 2 жыл бұрын

We need top 10 funny moments of roadkill garage

@_Vexzz 2 жыл бұрын

Nicest Build Yet

@greentorana 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome car, has to be one of my favourite Road Kill cars.....

@killkill647 Жыл бұрын

That’s a neat Milner 5 window Chevy

@arkangelnorthman 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiration for me!!!! Thanks!!

@adamjam2 Жыл бұрын

This is so freaking awesome!!!

@johnfrew2798 Жыл бұрын

True drag racer David F

@daviddennison4201 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful awesome car I can appreciate everything about it

@kentuckyfriedjoe7370 2 жыл бұрын

The tool box is one of the most ingenious things I’ve ever seen. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@oldrlh 2 жыл бұрын

Great show, such a pity that we here in Australia can't get any of the shows from motortrend anymore. We did a submarines deal why no roadkill.

@scotthendrickson9693 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ford friberger keep up the awesome work keep it shiny side up and greasy side down

@RodFitzpatrick 2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool man !

@georgekerr8804 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I like the car, engine and video. Most excellent.

@toddclark332 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best of what you call the best badasses ever was

@captjim007 2 жыл бұрын

I can relate to the blown out discs. I blew out three discs yanking up by the ports a pair of Boss 351 heads. The discs sounded like popping giant knuckles when they blew out.

@pl7868 2 жыл бұрын

yep hurts don't it

@Tig572 Жыл бұрын

My favourite episode, I'm a muscle car guy by heart but this thing is waayyy cool ( and waayy lighter than my Challenger 😁 ) I want one !!

@jerrycraig6522 Жыл бұрын

That's a great car David!!!

@plexidust5101 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite cars boys. I was suprised at the flip flops on the first test run, until I realised , thats what I do ! She's a runner with a Dulcich tune for sure.

@fredkaminski6138 2 жыл бұрын

45 degrees it's so cold! Freezing! Must be California!

@dazzleyd 2 жыл бұрын

That look freezing awesome

@avelardoontiverosiii5364 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome It made my eyes water 🥺

@RestorationObsession 2 жыл бұрын

Hella-sweet!!!!

@baconsarny-geddon8298 2 жыл бұрын

Nice car!! I love those 1932, five-window, Millner coupes!!! (don't @ me. I see the visor. I know it's a Model A)

@rakkon1 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely Milner

@tomrobards7753 2 жыл бұрын

Man can't wait to see this car finished and running

@leslieharding7514 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is cool 🤘

@springfield4522 2 жыл бұрын

Cool ride.

@tommycollier9172 2 жыл бұрын

Best build so far

@back40projectprogress65 2 жыл бұрын

Cool build

@dwightbrown2808 Жыл бұрын

Love the F-Rod!

@SouthernRodsandClassics Жыл бұрын

you guys are beasts. 45 degrees with shorts on

@anthonyurban2589 10 ай бұрын

At a loss for words....just wow...

@rockeroller 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@jeffebinger1218 2 жыл бұрын

one of if not the best engineered hot rod.

@olecranonrebellion9976 Жыл бұрын

Nice one ma man.

@afterhourshotrods6882 Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the F in F-Rod is for Freiburger? Anyway it's a nice Hotrod!!! I love that you did something that's all naturally aspirated. FYI & Safety tip for ya, Freiburger Never grind Aluminum on a grinding wheel the soft Aluminum will clog the wheel and it can Explode!!! Now they do make a grinding wheel just for Aluminum but I couldn't really tell if that one you were using was one so be Careful and use PPE Too. Cheers.

@chager6013 Жыл бұрын

I helped my friend put a 30 model A Ford together it had a 350 with a blower and 500 shot of nitrous he bent the rear end in a u-shape getting on it at the drag strip we used to cruise the shopping center in it!

@yvanpedron5255 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@tomrobards7753 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video of the Model A , love to see this channel just too long before the next videos ????

@keithfilkins2043 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!

@justincartrette2578 2 жыл бұрын

... genuine Henry Ford steel. 👌

@harleyrobertson73 2 жыл бұрын

Which is really nice but steel body replica is just as good and for 25k for a bare 5 window body from united Pacific is fantastic or a roadster rolling chassis with a bare body for 22k is awesome