Over 50 years ago I did a 10,000 hour apprenticeship essentially doing what you are doing here, and for a number of years I restored vintage cars. Steel was the order of the day then and I only ever did two projects that involved aluminium. No TIG or MIG welders back then so everything was fabricated using oxy-acetylene welding. Time consuming if you wanted to limit distortion! I enjoyed a good reputation and was sought after in regards to this kind of work. There is a saying. "the older I get, the better I was", but I have to say my workmanship would bow to your greater skill! You have an exceptional gift, and it is a gift; skills like yours are not learnt, they are given! Loving the project!
I just started talking a class on aluminum sheet metal fabrication, and now that I know a little bit about how much goes into what you do I have a greater appreciation for the skill you have. Keep up the great work!
Found this yesterday, binged the whole work-log to date. Thrilled there happened to be another episode today. Already looking for an English wheel for our build now...
Key word "Symmetrical" and you nailed it! Coming along nicely lad, good job and tidy fitment with all the panels. You can now really start to get excited about this build, it is very presentable. Keep it up. looking forward to the next video.
THE YOKELS ARE THE TRUMP VOTERS WHO AT THE AGE OF 34 ARE STILL LIVING WITH THEIR MOMMY! THEY WOULD NOT KNOW TALENT IF IT FELL OUT OF THE SKY AND HIT THEM IN THE HEAD.
I just wanted to tell you that you do exceptional work boss! Your attention to detail on this speedster is second to none. I am a fellow Tuber and I can appreciate all of your video efforts while trying to do these complex projects. I was watching you put in those valve springs on that predator build and I was biting my cheek along with ya when you finally got it set. Great work!
No one could ever accuse you of being a MASTER CRAFTSMAN, now could they? May God continue to bless you and keep you safe while you continue to create these wonderful projects!
ok, your quarantined, so get pt. 34 done. I think you have a great combination of parts, styling is perfect. can't wait to see this car skidding around a dirt track or just blasting down a 2 lane. be safe. have fun.
Stunning. You nailed the proportions and the look of the vintage racers. Hopefully you’ve heard back from the shop you took the engine to and it’s good news that you hear.
Thank you, for uploading this video. The craftsmanship, skills and knowledge that you possess, has given me hope for the young generation. You go on, young Sir! I salute you!
Wow, bud! I have to admit, this is beyond what I would have thought possible for a young guy like you. You’re really goin’ to town on this thing. Impressive work! 👍🏼
i'm really enjoying this series. I have my own daydream and your work will save me many wasted hours and a lot of sheet metal. back in the pre internet days I read a story about the proud owner of a new Ferrari. at that time if you wanted to buy a Ferrari, the east coast dealer, Luigi Chinetti, would sell you one ONLY if you could use a non synchro gearbox to HIS satisfaction. the proud new owner invited a friend over and they were sitting, sipping drinks and admiring the new toy. then one noticed that the car looked lopsided. they got a tape measure and determined that it was indeed lopsided and actually had different wheelbases on the right and left side. you're actually building that thing to a standard that the most famous manufacturer at that time didn't reach.
The Bodywork is looking fantastic now, you are a very clever man to have achieved such a brilliant vehicle by your own hands I shall continue to follow the project in awe of your skills. well done.
Truly amazing... all of your videos are beautifully done, and your project of building this speedster is obviously a labor of love. Anyone who gives a "thumbs-down" on any of your videos obviously has no passion or appreciation for what you do.
You obviously have a great talent and ability to make such a project. You ability to form the sheet metal and weld it and make it smooth is amazing to watch. Bravo sir, Bravo...
Brilliant stuff as always! Love the look your going for, and your nailing it! Couldn't be better really. And to put the jag engine in it wow! Beautiful. Those jag engine head covers polished with chrome heater pipes or even polished brass pipes is a sight to see my Friend. Looking forward to your choice in the matter.
Your aluminum work and fabrication are marvelous. It were me at this point the work would slow way down because I would be tempted to spend hours admiring the work and making Jaguar motor sounds.
This young man is probably going to be one to follow and watch - I have a feeling he'll show up on Jay Leno's Garage in the future with one of his creations.
I'm constantly impressed by your skill and ingenuity. Hope engineering school is going well. I think any number of companies will want you when you are done.
Wow! Lost art of carburizing your aluminum panels to anneal it! That's something I've not seen used in many years! Very cool man! Looks amazing so far!
@@MacroMachines You said that on the video, but I don't see what is wrong with the trapped air, the car is not going to get blown up like a baloon. I could see a need if you had a need for a flow through for ventilation or cooling system, other wise it is it will allow air to flow into the cockpit area, which will mean you loose the still air that forms a false skin (reducing drag). So to me they have no practical use (unless you live in a hot country) but look great.
One of the things I have noticed with body builders working with aluminium that puzzles me is how they grind their seam down flush. Years ago I had a job making aluminium doors for various kinds of truck bodies. We never used grinding discs on alloy. The problem is they tend to be too rigid and they plug up with the soft aluminium. What we used was autobody feather edgers and sanding discs. The feather edgers turn slower that grinders do and because the feather edging pad is foam they do not dig into the material as much and leave a smoother surface. You have a wide variety of grits available in the form of sanding discs and all you need to keep them from plugging up is a disc dressing which is sort of like a low temp grease that precludes the alloy from sticking to the abrasive. We did our initial cuts with 80 grit and then went to a 300 grit for the final cuts which leaves a surface that is smooth and flat and the scratches can be filled with primer if the part is painted or polished out if the part is not painted.
That is awesome man I love your passion I love your style I wanna build one of these this year I was thinking of using a canoe and just cutting the parts out that I don’t need and making it more rigid from the inside obviously Hass to be a steel canoe but I think that would be the easiest way to do it if you don’t know anything about fabricating
I too have just found your channel and am mightily impressed. The car is going to be great. Absolutely glad you are putting the jag engine in as not only will it look and sound correct i think it fits in the body better than a vee 8 would. 👌🏼
neat. now you want your tig torch pointed upwards (roughly 15°) when you're welding up. helps controlling the puddle's drooping tendancies. now's time for the birdcage that will keep this shell together :) bee it wood or alloy, it's gonna be great.
You are a very talented young man, I really hope that you are going to make it street legal. It will sound awesome with the Jag engine in it. Keep up the awesome work.
I was going to comment that using pulse tig welding might be a good idea here, then I realized you probably were! I love to see the progress you make on this car.
My gob is not only smacked, but knocked into the middle of next week. Have you thought ahead to final finish? I would polish the aluminum and not hide that fantastic metal work. An engine turned dash would definitely look right at home. Keep up the great work.
Brain: Each time he heads off to college, how many times should I rewatch the entire series while he is away? Mouse finger: Keep clicking replay until he returns home for a new video.
Beautiful. And the jag engine is going to fit right in. Now what about the transmission and rear end? Old Ford parts don't really match up anymore. Also, the buggy springs will allow a lot of sway in the corners. The one on the front is a design element. I get that, but a set of coil-overs or an IRS in the rear would help keep the frame parallel with the road while the speedster is taking lateral G's. I'm glad to see you doing justice to your shops (wood and metal) not many young men your age have access to such wonderful tools.
The boat tail is exceptional.you've done an excellent job. I enjoy watching your progress on any of your builds but this one is truly over the top. Are you going to do a roll lip in the seat back are for attaching your interior?
Over 50 years ago I did a 10,000 hour apprenticeship essentially doing what you are doing here, and for a number of years I restored vintage cars.
Steel was the order of the day then and I only ever did two projects that involved aluminium. No TIG or MIG welders back then so everything was fabricated using oxy-acetylene welding. Time consuming if you wanted to limit distortion! I enjoyed a good reputation and was sought after in regards to this kind of work.
There is a saying. "the older I get, the better I was", but I have to say my workmanship would bow to your greater skill! You have an exceptional gift, and it is a gift; skills like yours are not learnt, they are given!
Loving the project!
Yoni R I would love to pick your brain lol
I just started talking a class on aluminum sheet metal fabrication, and now that I know a little bit about how much goes into what you do I have a greater appreciation for the skill you have. Keep up the great work!
Found this yesterday, binged the whole work-log to date. Thrilled there happened to be another episode today. Already looking for an English wheel for our build now...
@@mmm365 Totally, it's all super impressive
It's beyond me how anyone can give this a thumbs down. Absolutely brilliant work, keep it up!
Jealous trolls, pay them no mind.
yes
Me it's thumbs up man
A hundred thousand thumbs up maybe million not just one but millions
Key word "Symmetrical" and you nailed it! Coming along nicely lad, good job and tidy fitment with all the panels. You can now really start to get excited about this build, it is very presentable. Keep it up. looking forward to the next video.
An attention to detail that makes this the best car build project on UA-cam. An amazing transformation now the boat tail is fabricated.
Yes, that boat tail is amazing! Love your work! Well done! :)
I agree, I sit watching in awe of his skills and the beauty of the car.
I’m not that much into cars and this car itself. I’m wathcing these videos mostly to appreciate his skills and attention to detail.
Who are the yokels who give this a thumbs down? This is metal poetry! Serious talent and perseverance at work here
THE YOKELS ARE THE TRUMP VOTERS WHO AT THE AGE OF 34 ARE STILL LIVING WITH THEIR MOMMY! THEY WOULD NOT KNOW TALENT IF IT FELL OUT OF THE SKY AND HIT THEM IN THE HEAD.
@@ALLEYOOP77 wow really gonna take your rage out on people who support trump, what a LOSER 👎🏼💩
Amazing work! This is without any doubt or exaggeration the most underrated channel on UA-cam.
This young man has skills far beyond his age! Definitely an old soul. Amazing work!
Your work just keeps getting better. It's astonishing that you are able to build such an exceptional thing straight out of the hole. Bravo !!
This is incredible - as a welder/fabricator who works with alloys for a living - you do FANTASTIC work
just overwhelmed by the thoughtful planning and execution of those plans.
You knock my socks off everytime you upload!
Just abundance of skill.
Great work Sir!
I just wanted to tell you that you do exceptional work boss! Your attention to detail on this speedster is second to none. I am a fellow Tuber and I can appreciate all of your video efforts while trying to do these complex projects. I was watching you put in those valve springs on that predator build and I was biting my cheek along with ya when you finally got it set. Great work!
How wonderful to see these skills being carried forward by a young generation. It’s how I was taught fifty years ago. Bravo from the U.K. 👏👏
No one could ever accuse you of being a MASTER CRAFTSMAN, now could they? May God continue to bless you and keep you safe while you continue to create these wonderful projects!
That day will come.
If you professional you are doing a nice job , if you are a hobbyist well then you are doing a magnificent job
Incredible workmanship and patience. I get exhausted just thinking about the back and forth.
Have you been keeping track of the hours it's taking to do the body ?
Louvers are a nice touch.
Been watching this build from episode 1.
Thanks.
Just binge watched the whole series, just wow you've got some serious skills you got yourself a new subscriber and admirer
great to have you here!
ok, your quarantined, so get pt. 34 done. I think you have a great combination of parts, styling is perfect. can't wait to see this car skidding around a dirt track or just blasting down a 2 lane.
be safe. have fun.
Stunning. You nailed the proportions and the look of the vintage racers.
Hopefully you’ve heard back from the shop you took the engine to and it’s good news that you hear.
Thank you, for uploading this video. The craftsmanship, skills and knowledge that you possess, has given me hope for the young generation. You go on, young Sir! I salute you!
You are creating a masterpiece.
Mike
Wow, bud! I have to admit, this is beyond what I would have thought possible for a young guy like you. You’re really goin’ to town on this thing. Impressive work! 👍🏼
THAT is craftsmanship! Well done.
i'm really enjoying this series. I have my own daydream and your work will save me many wasted hours and a lot of sheet metal. back in the pre internet days I read a story about the proud owner of a new Ferrari. at that time if you wanted to buy a Ferrari, the east coast dealer, Luigi Chinetti, would sell you one ONLY if you could use a non synchro gearbox to HIS satisfaction.
the proud new owner invited a friend over and they were sitting, sipping drinks and admiring the new toy.
then one noticed that the car looked lopsided. they got a tape measure and determined that it was indeed lopsided and actually had different wheelbases on the right and left side.
you're actually building that thing to a standard that the most famous manufacturer at that time didn't reach.
I have said it before, you have some insanely good skills for a young chap. I am continually impressed and amazed with your work. Well done.
Dude, it looks so sick. Love your videos, you've got amazing skills.
KUDOS! You must have a one very proud father!
The Bodywork is looking fantastic now, you are a very clever man to have achieved such a brilliant vehicle by your own hands I shall continue to follow the project in awe of your skills. well done.
Just discovered your channel. Huge respect! That's not only craftsmanship, it's real art to form metal in such shapes!
great to have you here!
Truly amazing... all of your videos are beautifully done, and your project of building this speedster is obviously a labor of love.
Anyone who gives a "thumbs-down" on any of your videos obviously has no passion or appreciation for what you do.
You obviously have a great talent and ability to make such a project. You ability to form the sheet metal and weld it and make it smooth is amazing to watch. Bravo sir, Bravo...
And again this bloke makes magic happen, thank you so much. Help's me to set goals,awesome.
I find looking at old WW2 aircraft gives me good ideas for frames and sub-structures for auto body building. Great work here.
This is going to be so cool when you get invited on the Jay Leno garage
I definitely dream about that a lot haha
That would be cool as hell to be on Jay Leno show
What would give the boat tail a little twist would be have Jay Leno be in one of your videos.😎
Beautiful work. About halfway through I was thinking, this back end looks like a Bugatti. Go figure, that's what you had in mind.
Damn dude I love the work you do!
For a young man, your doing some really nice work. You should go far in this world. Great job, God Bless
Fantastic proportions on this car. Looks fast standing still.
That's what I was going for!
Brilliant stuff as always! Love the look your going for, and your nailing it! Couldn't be better really. And to put the jag engine in it wow! Beautiful.
Those jag engine head covers polished with chrome heater pipes or even polished brass pipes is a sight to see my Friend. Looking forward to your choice in the matter.
I agree, and it brings exotic euro power with Indy style chassis. Best of both worlds.
Your aluminum work and fabrication are marvelous. It were me at this point the work would slow way down because I would be tempted to spend hours admiring the work and making Jaguar motor sounds.
This young man is probably going to be one to follow and watch - I have a feeling he'll show up on Jay Leno's Garage in the future with one of his creations.
I'm constantly impressed by your skill and ingenuity. Hope engineering school is going well. I think any number of companies will want you when you are done.
Wow! Lost art of carburizing your aluminum panels to anneal it! That's something I've not seen used in many years! Very cool man! Looks amazing so far!
WOW, I know you have the wow factor in your mind. As in ... I can't believe I made this beautiful thing. Take a bow, for a great work of art.
This is great to watch your skills grow... you will no doubt be a master craftsmen... In whatever vocation you choose ..
Good luck
Wow hope you get a A for your final paper on bodywork! You have talent!!!
Great video! This car will be awesome.
Those are some serious skills and patience. Been here since ep 01 and enjoyed every minute
Great to have you watching!
Beautiful work. Your aluminum welding is exceptional!
Wow! So great to see it coming together like this! Love watching your progress!
Love the details of the boat tail with louvers and how you used the torch to blacken the panel and heated it up again ..
Nice it looks very cool, can't wait for the next video
Just love the detail of the inset louvers on the rear. Can not work out what they are for but it breaks up the rear line just nicely.
They let out air that gets trapped in the back
@@MacroMachines You said that on the video, but I don't see what is wrong with the trapped air, the car is not going to get blown up like a baloon. I could see a need if you had a need for a flow through for ventilation or cooling system, other wise it is it will allow air to flow into the cockpit area, which will mean you loose the still air that forms a false skin (reducing drag).
So to me they have no practical use (unless you live in a hot country) but look great.
A true artist and a craftsman.
One of the things I have noticed with body builders working with aluminium that puzzles me is how they grind their seam down flush. Years ago I had a job making aluminium doors for various kinds of truck bodies. We never used grinding discs on alloy. The problem is they tend to be too rigid and they plug up with the soft aluminium. What we used was autobody feather edgers and sanding discs. The feather edgers turn slower that grinders do and because the feather edging pad is foam they do not dig into the material as much and leave a smoother surface. You have a wide variety of grits available in the form of sanding discs and all you need to keep them from plugging up is a disc dressing which is sort of like a low temp grease that precludes the alloy from sticking to the abrasive. We did our initial cuts with 80 grit and then went to a 300 grit for the final cuts which leaves a surface that is smooth and flat and the scratches can be filled with primer if the part is painted or polished out if the part is not painted.
Very well stated.
That's definitely something I'll look into when I get to polishing it. I was just using what I had, but you're right.
Beautiful! I had to pause @ 16:33 and just admire it for a while.
This is the dopest project on UA-cam! I want to build one. Great work.
This is just amazing! Maybe one day I’ll get to play with an English wheel. Keep up the good work!
Really looking good. Must be a ton of welding and grinding.
your skills are off the charts !
That is awesome man I love your passion I love your style I wanna build one of these this year I was thinking of using a canoe and just cutting the parts out that I don’t need and making it more rigid from the inside obviously Hass to be a steel canoe but I think that would be the easiest way to do it if you don’t know anything about fabricating
I too have just found your channel and am mightily impressed. The car is going to be great. Absolutely glad you are putting the jag engine in as not only will it look and sound correct i think it fits in the body better than a vee 8 would. 👌🏼
You can really be proud of you. Its amazing to see your work. Nice greetings from germany
Perfect as perfect can be. Can’t be greater than that.
Nice job!! I’m getting close to starting the body on my 1929 speedster. I used a wire form for panel layup. Nice progress!!!
Really nice work. Will be very interesting to see this finished.. 👍👍👍👍
Fantastic work, been following this build since the start and watch your other vidoes between. Keep up the amazing work
Nicely done. Good job young man!
neat. now you want your tig torch pointed upwards (roughly 15°) when you're welding up. helps controlling the puddle's drooping tendancies. now's time for the birdcage that will keep this shell together :) bee it wood or alloy, it's gonna be great.
You are a very talented young man, I really hope that you are going to make it street legal. It will sound awesome with the Jag engine in it. Keep up the awesome work.
I was going to comment that using pulse tig welding might be a good idea here, then I realized you probably were! I love to see the progress you make on this car.
Fantastic work, well done, I’m thinking of making a similar body to fit my model a chassis, you make it look so easy, I know it’s not 🤓
My gob is not only smacked, but knocked into the middle of next week. Have you thought ahead to final finish? I would polish the aluminum and not hide that fantastic metal work. An engine turned dash would definitely look right at home. Keep up the great work.
Brain: Each time he heads off to college, how many times should I rewatch the entire series while he is away?
Mouse finger: Keep clicking replay until he returns home for a new video.
Amazing work
Very clever, I'm enjoying your build.
Need to get a microphone, love your passion for making as much as possible yourself!!!!!
You would certainly be a sports car fabricator back in the days no doubt!
Looks SO GOOD!
Nice one....and the vents a terrific
what a guy and so young to have all those still levels . Did you pick it from your father as you grew up ? All the very best to you in the future
Wow, that's a work of art! Congratulations. Just found your channel - I've got some catching up to do :)
Nice work. With the aluminum it is easy to see the warping that welding does. Don't see it as easy with thicker metal, but it is there.
Shes beautiful ! I see the classic italian race car influence. And im exited that this build is shared with us..thanks
Great progress on it
Beautiful. And the jag engine is going to fit right in. Now what about the transmission and rear end? Old Ford parts don't really match up anymore. Also, the buggy springs will allow a lot of sway in the corners. The one on the front is a design element. I get that, but a set of coil-overs or an IRS in the rear would help keep the frame parallel with the road while the speedster is taking lateral G's. I'm glad to see you doing justice to your shops (wood and metal) not many young men your age have access to such wonderful tools.
It's starting to look amazing
The boat tail is exceptional.you've done an excellent job. I enjoy watching your progress on any of your builds but this one is truly over the top. Are you going to do a roll lip in the seat back are for attaching your interior?
One piece and no ribs? It won't be too prone to bumps?
Awesome work🤩
I've been following your progress since the first video, really nice work! I'm jealous!
Great to have you watching!
Man, how beautiful. I enjoy watching you work. Praise God.
Thumbs down = Petty jealousy. If I could give more than a thumbs up I would! Amazing work...you should be proud!
You’ve definitely got some skills there🇬🇧
You are a very clever man.
Thanks for sharing
This boy is a wild Man.. you should work for a restoration shop.. Badass........
Great job. You do good work. I am looking at recreating a 1923 Fiat Mephistopheles.
Absolutely stunning.