If this is some big conspiracy, please explain why the stickers were left on the truck , it was sold local? Also, it was alleged that the truck was put up for sale on FB but no one on Tom's end could find the posting.
@@LibertySpam Doesn't have to be round Gen 3 hemis (2k whatever and up) does not have perfectly round CC's, the Hemi term comes from the positioning of the valves being vertical to the cylinder line as opposed to the side by side of conventional heads. Basically the Valve orientation of all conventional heads are ---- on each side Where hemi heads are Like :::: onn each side. BTW most all overhead cam engines are also Technically hemi design (Not sure about the OHC Poncho's) but any multiple valve design carried the hemi layout. And to answer your specific question, No a wedge head is the same basic head you find on every B/RB dodge BB as in the conventional head
@@crazylarryjr Small Correction, the 'Hemi' name comes from Hemispherical combustion chambers, with the Inlet and exhaust valve separated by about 22 degrees inclination from the TDC/BDC axis of the cylinder, and that leads to the valves centerline being perpendicular to that axis. Toyota's V8's and Renault's "Pentaroof combustion chamber" from the 60's and 70's four cylinders share the same sort of valve arrangement, with the French motor having an even more crazy pushrod arrangement then the Hemi. Both the Gen3 V8 'Hemi', and the Aussie 'Hemi Six' do not have Hemispherical heads, where 'hemi' was applied by the marketing specialists, not the engineers :D :D :D
That detective shouldn't be employed anymore. If I put that little effort into my job I wouldn't have it. I just cant believe this all happened within 5 miles of your shop. It irritates me so much how some people don't have to be accountable for doing piss poor jobs.
It is a 426 Wedge, which is the Hemi shortblock (Hemi came later) with different pistion and specific wedge heads, high compression. Mopar came out with this engine in the early '60s with the purpose of drag racing. It is based on the 1958 350 and 361cui wedge engine making it later to the 383 and as a RB engine (high deck) to the 440 cui.
Can somebody tell mister vault person that a 426 wedge is NOT a hemi, it is a wedge. Accuracy is important after all. It is a great engine in its own right and that is absolutely a beautiful car.
According to Michigan towing laws, they were supposed to notify Tom in writing within 30 days of impound. Obviously, they didn't, so something is not right.
When they talked to the tow guy they went over that. The truck was registered in Florida so they couldn't/didn't/didn't have to get a hold of him. The police f'd up. The detective that supposedly checked out the car should definitely have gotten a hold of Tom or at least given the contact info or police report to the tow yard.
@@kolejohnson73 that’s bullshit. The report for the truck literally had toms business address for the truck and his phone number. How was the detective able to call Tom and “leave a message” if they didn’t know anything about the truck
@@J_M3444 I was talking about the tow yard, the detective and PD fucked up big time. The tow yard wouldn't have had the police report. They did a title search and it came up out of Florida. Nobody wants to do more than the absolute minimum anymore, especially government workers. I'm betting if Tom can get the phone company to pull the records there will be no phone call. I'm trying to understand why the guy that bought it won't work something out with Tom, that would be the right thing to do plus maybe then they could get the PD to help fix their screw up.
@@kolejohnson73 nah frankly in my opinion the tow yard is complicit in this as well. I went back and listened and he even said the document that the police dept obtains a tr42 form to auction the vehicle off but they didn’t even wait 30 days or try anything but a phone call then the tow company auctions the truck and collects the money for the “storage fees”. Fishy fishy
426 W (Max Wedge) 3.750 stroke x 4.25 stroke same as the 426 Hemi. It’s an RB block (raised deck) compared to the B engine. Not a cross bolted main caps, different head bolt configuration, has a six bolt crank, Hemi has eight. 383 has a 4.25 bore and a shorter stroke.
I can't wait to see the episode where you get some justice for your stolen truck. You're a better man than I am Tom because I would be raising hell. And I'd most likely end up in the The Big House.
So the pd gets backlash from your video and the detective finally returns your call. That is a guy that doesn’t want to do his job. Did he even apologize? Offer to make you whole because his laziness? Their has to be some accountability.
Thank you for taking us all along while visiting a great guys car collection . Your channel helps let us know what's out there to visit many of us wouldn't know about Tom . Great channel !!!
I've worked at a few places impound/scrap yards in Indiana and lower Michigan. And that's an inside job if I ever seen one. And when I was working down by Gary Indiana and Taylor Michigan I seen some pretty shady transactions when it came to police impounds.
Please do a Drag and Drive thru Tucson Dragway. That place has been my second home for 20 years and I know everyone here would be ecstatic for the event to come through.
The Bradford racing school looks to be fun. Back in 93-94 I worked at Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Pontiac hired Skip Barber to come out to Michigan Speedway and give us a lesson using the new Firebirds. Good times.
when you get carbide "powder" wet it gives off flammable gas which is acetylene!! Burning readily and brightly if metered properly it can provide a workable light source!! My dad and his partner owned a "scap/wrecking yard and there "welding cart did not have acetylene bottles but rather a carbide generator! for cutting and welding!!
The truck story really keeps me tuned in. You guys are awesome! BTW, it would be easier to cut from the other end of the sheet, or I think so. I’m happy I subscribed 👊🏻.
My barber owns the very first 70 hemi Cuda. It’s been in auburn cord Duesenberg museum since he realized the serial number was a bunch of 000003. Hand built at the factory. Last I heard it’s valued at around 2.2 million.
The drag pac and the cobra jet were both built by Roush for a long time . Place in Leonard used to do the chassis for the drag pac. Copo is built in Oxford
Awesome ride this guy has, Tom when you climbed in that El Camino I was reminded of all the late 50's cars I had with the wrap around windshield that killed my left knee getting in.... but always worth it 55, 56, 57, 59!!!!!
i believe he covered much of his earlier days about a year ago using multiple videos to describe his early to current days of racing? i think he said his first vehicle was a chevy van? he also covered the various jobs he held as a young man.
Tom, I hate to keep beating that dead horse but I know there is probably a lawyer out there that could help you get your truck back. You're being way to nice?
I understand her confusion. Those appear to be right handed snips. Meant to cut a radius to the right. Green handles cut to the left and yellow are straight.
Great Video, Tom. That was definitely a Road-trip for the Record Books. Too bad the Cop didn’t have the balls to admit he messed up and get your truck back. It may have been a late 90’s truck, but it was YOUR truck, and you still have the title. It should be that every step of the way there should have been numerous attempts to contact you, via phone or in person, given your proximity to everything that happened. It scares me to think how many vehicles have this happen on a yearly basis. I’m sure the Towing Company and State would rather they not be returned. You should have at least been able to write off the money you got screwed out of off your taxes. Thanks for the Videos. Looking forward to seeing what happens next with the Truck.
4:00 "One of one, 426 'wedge' Hemi" - Yeah, nah,.... Hemi, or Wedge, they are different cylinder heads, with the Gen 2 Hemi replacing the Wedge, which in turn had superseded the Gen 1 Hemi. The combo of year, with 426 Wedge, Crossram dual 4bbl, with Auto, With Convertible, and probably colour, is the 'one of one' part, heck of a sweet ride, that's for sure. :)
Making them able to drive in 21st century traffic is the best thing you can do is getting to drive it not a painting that you can only look at it built to drive 💯💪💪👍👍
I think I would hire a private detective to investigate that particular police detective to find out how many times he has been involved with this kind of car theft. Something is amiss.
Tom, those headlights didn't blow up, it was the factories making the gas that blew up. Check out Dork-o-motive podcast by Brian Lohnes for a good lesson on presto-light company. It's a great story.
You should have given that gal a pair of bulldog snips. The handles are longer and there's a straight edge to follow. I'm a retired sheet metal worker. ;)
Subpar work by the officer. I would hope that he puts a little more effort in to other crimes he's investigating. Obviously this officer doesn't care enough to do his job properly. Good luck getting any crimes solved in your neck of the woods.
The detective is in on it. Keep up the pressure. Contact your phone company for call records to your phone, contact the detective to verify the phone # he contacted you from, cross reference. Next FOIA request the police departments policy on this particular instance. If the detective didnt follownpolicy you now have grounds for a lawsuit which could potentially reverse the illegal sale of your truck. Your 4th Ammendment protects YOU from illegal search and seizure of your property.
The Wild Horse Pass track used to be Firebird Raceway (located near Chandler, AZ), but is actually on an Indian Reservation, and everytime the lease comes up for renewal, they say it will be closing forever, then magically they up the lease amount and name change and back in business again. Last time it was 1997. It is about the money, follow the money.
I'm still on the path of the detective and the tow yard are in on some kind of scam. You could only be that useless at your job if it's on purpose.
Channel 608--I agree with you 100%! There's a dirtbag in the woodwork!
Dirty cop needs IA looking through his financials and phone records.
Yea. I think the tow yard was involved in some way as well. He kept saying everyone did their part but tom. Lol he got his truck stolen
Agreed on that. Some really shady stuff going on.
If this is some big conspiracy, please explain why the stickers were left on the truck , it was sold local? Also, it was alleged that the truck was put up for sale on FB but no one on Tom's end could find the posting.
426 wedge IS NOT A HEMI, I'd walk away if someone tried to sell me that car saying that the engine can be a 426 wedge or a 426 hemi, it can't be both
I figured there was a Mopar guy in here who would be complaining about that. He made a mistake when he said it, no big deal.
Does it have round combustion chambers?
@@LibertySpam Doesn't have to be round Gen 3 hemis (2k whatever and up) does not have perfectly round CC's, the Hemi term comes from the positioning of the valves being vertical to the cylinder line as opposed to the side by side of conventional heads. Basically the Valve orientation of all conventional heads are ---- on each side Where hemi heads are Like :::: onn each side. BTW most all overhead cam engines are also Technically hemi design (Not sure about the OHC Poncho's) but any multiple valve design carried the hemi layout. And to answer your specific question, No a wedge head is the same basic head you find on every B/RB dodge BB as in the conventional head
@@trumbley22, I love how all the ford and chevy Nazi's can do whatever, but the dodge guy gets called out, for the same thing
@@crazylarryjr Small Correction, the 'Hemi' name comes from Hemispherical combustion chambers, with the Inlet and exhaust valve separated by about 22 degrees inclination from the TDC/BDC axis of the cylinder, and that leads to the valves centerline being perpendicular to that axis. Toyota's V8's and Renault's "Pentaroof combustion chamber" from the 60's and 70's four cylinders share the same sort of valve arrangement, with the French motor having an even more crazy pushrod arrangement then the Hemi.
Both the Gen3 V8 'Hemi', and the Aussie 'Hemi Six' do not have Hemispherical heads, where 'hemi' was applied by the marketing specialists, not the engineers :D :D :D
That detective shouldn't be employed anymore. If I put that little effort into my job I wouldn't have it. I just cant believe this all happened within 5 miles of your shop. It irritates me so much how some people don't have to be accountable for doing piss poor jobs.
Maybe Detective work is now considered a “practice” like a doctor or attorney? 😂
426 Wedge Hemi? 😂 No such critter 😂😂😂
Yeah, 1 of None
It is a 426 Wedge, which is the Hemi shortblock (Hemi came later) with different pistion and specific wedge heads, high compression. Mopar came out with this engine in the early '60s with the purpose of drag racing. It is based on the 1958 350 and 361cui wedge engine making it later to the 383 and as a RB engine (high deck) to the 440 cui.
@@steveshotrodsvideo2950 it is not the hemi short block. you can not just bolt on a set of hemi heads to it!
What shape are the combustion chambers?
Ya not a hemi at all the guy don't know squat I quit watching
Can somebody tell mister vault person that a 426 wedge is NOT a hemi, it is a wedge. Accuracy is important after all. It is a great engine in its own right and that is absolutely a beautiful car.
This whole truck story is crazy. I am enjoying following along.
Nice to see you following others in the community and taking the time to comment for the algorithm. Class act!
According to Michigan towing laws, they were supposed to notify Tom in writing within 30 days of impound. Obviously, they didn't, so something is not right.
When they talked to the tow guy they went over that. The truck was registered in Florida so they couldn't/didn't/didn't have to get a hold of him. The police f'd up. The detective that supposedly checked out the car should definitely have gotten a hold of Tom or at least given the contact info or police report to the tow yard.
@@kolejohnson73 that’s bullshit. The report for the truck literally had toms business address for the truck and his phone number. How was the detective able to call Tom and “leave a message” if they didn’t know anything about the truck
@@J_M3444 I was talking about the tow yard, the detective and PD fucked up big time. The tow yard wouldn't have had the police report. They did a title search and it came up out of Florida. Nobody wants to do more than the absolute minimum anymore, especially government workers. I'm betting if Tom can get the phone company to pull the records there will be no phone call. I'm trying to understand why the guy that bought it won't work something out with Tom, that would be the right thing to do plus maybe then they could get the PD to help fix their screw up.
@@kolejohnson73 nah frankly in my opinion the tow yard is complicit in this as well. I went back and listened and he even said the document that the police dept obtains a tr42 form to auction the vehicle off but they didn’t even wait 30 days or try anything but a phone call then the tow company auctions the truck and collects the money for the “storage fees”. Fishy fishy
It was sold at a police Auction... they knew what they were doing.
Red snips are made to cut to the right.
Green left
Yellow straight ! Lol !
Tom Bailey... one of the few people allowed to get in a museum car, and probably the ONLY one who can also hold an open beverage while doing it. lol
I'd let Tom drive my car, and I don't
let anybody drive my car. 😂
@@mikescherrer4923 Same here. I don’t let many drive mine either and it’s a slow 10s car. He would be super bored.
426 W (Max Wedge) 3.750 stroke x 4.25 stroke same as the 426 Hemi. It’s an RB block (raised deck) compared to the B engine. Not a cross bolted main caps, different head bolt configuration, has a six bolt crank, Hemi has eight. 383 has a 4.25 bore and a shorter stroke.
That is an inside job. I worked for an insurance company and a fellow adjuster would total cars and his buddy would buy it.
JD has one of the best man caves . What a nice collection of cars.
That was a bad ass tour, that guy is a walking wealth of knowledge very cool. Thanks Tom you always have great content.
A wealth of knowledge? The guy talks out his ass a 426 wedge hemi? No such things exists nor could it because of the differences in the blocks...
@@weseethetruth158 He might of miss spoke and meant to say 426 wedge , but he does have a nice collection of cars.
Like you, you can tell that man absolutely loves what he does and has definitely followed his passion...
That car collection was AMAZING
That black Dodge was beautiful !! One thing though, I think the guy mistakenly called it a Wedge Hemi. Different engines.
Thats right.
I can't wait to see the episode where you get some justice for your stolen truck. You're a better man than I am Tom because I would be raising hell. And I'd most likely end up in the The Big House.
Thanks for taking us along on the car tour. Amazing!
Early 70s Demon project would be awesome to say the least. My favorite car of all time mixed with Tom's crazy ideas can't wait.
Ideas a lot people have.... But the balls and money to do it... is a different story...
So the pd gets backlash from your video and the detective finally returns your call. That is a guy that doesn’t want to do his job. Did he even apologize? Offer to make you whole because his laziness? Their has to be some accountability.
Thank you for taking us all along while visiting a great guys car collection . Your channel helps let us know what's out there to visit many of us wouldn't know about Tom . Great channel !!!
I'm guessing Mr detective got a cut of your truck, JD is one lucky man having all them cars!
I've worked at a few places impound/scrap yards in Indiana and lower Michigan. And that's an inside job if I ever seen one. And when I was working down by Gary Indiana and Taylor Michigan I seen some pretty shady transactions when it came to police impounds.
0:08 - “One of one wedge Hemi “. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. That truly would be a one of one car!
Please do a Drag and Drive thru Tucson Dragway. That place has been my second home for 20 years and I know everyone here would be ecstatic for the event to come through.
"Just like a Michigan winter" with the slicks-in-the-rain-slip-and-slides to prove it. Great tour!
The Bradford racing school looks to be fun. Back in 93-94 I worked at Pontiac Roadside Assistance. Pontiac hired Skip Barber to come out to Michigan Speedway and give us a lesson using the new Firebirds. Good times.
Loved looking at the old cars. Thank You for that Tom.
Quite an interesting and unusual update. That is definitely an unusual car collection , very nice , and thanks for showing.
Wedge Hemi! 😂
The reason it's one of one. Hemi Wedgi
Boy on that 426 wedge hemi love those exhaust manifold.. and look at the size of that freaking radiator
when you get carbide "powder" wet it gives off flammable gas which is acetylene!! Burning readily and brightly if metered properly it can provide a workable light source!! My dad and his partner owned a "scap/wrecking yard and there "welding cart did not have acetylene bottles but rather a carbide generator! for cutting and welding!!
My buddies and me did Pennsylvania to Ouray Colorado in 33 hours. It was a hell of a drive
The truck story really keeps me tuned in. You guys are awesome! BTW, it would be easier to cut from the other end of the sheet, or I think so. I’m happy I subscribed 👊🏻.
My barber owns the very first 70 hemi Cuda. It’s been in auburn cord Duesenberg museum since he realized the serial number was a bunch of 000003. Hand built at the factory. Last I heard it’s valued at around 2.2 million.
I could listen to that guy bs about cars all day. A true wealth of knowledge on the history of those cars.
You have to appreciate EJ's patience and willingness to try! Get that poor girl an electric shear!😅
Or at least know which direction they're built to work. The lower jaw is the scrap side.. n
😎👍👍. Nice collection of some beautiful muscle cars
What a car collection and a cool tour with all the stories of the cars. Awesome 😎👍
So much for serving the public as a public servant. Man I enjoy your stuff
Looking forward to the Nomad radial car
Me too !!!!!
M to M. Memphis to Maine. 31 hours straight. Then two days later back again in a brand new 2017 Dodge Caliber. Brutal.
There is a crime ring administratively..
Certified records are served, mailbox rule….
Yep the world is out to get you, better hide in your dooms day bunker wrapped in tin foil.
"426wedge Hemi!" There never WAS such an animal....
only in fantasy land. ray charles can tell the difference between a hemi, and a wedge motor.
"1 of 1"
The drag pac and the cobra jet were both built by Roush for a long time . Place in Leonard used to do the chassis for the drag pac. Copo is built in Oxford
I'm confused. The guy at "The Vault" is a car expert but called a 426 Wedge a Hemi. You can have one or the other, but they can't be both.
Awesome ride this guy has, Tom when you climbed in that El Camino I was reminded of all the late 50's cars I had with the wrap around windshield that killed my left knee getting in.... but always worth it 55, 56, 57, 59!!!!!
426 Wedge Hemi !?!? Don't think so, can't be both
That's awesome, for an Aussie watching this it's amazing the automobile history you guys have.
Beautiful collection. Dude is spending his money right imo
You would thing you would let her know to cut from the other end of the sheet so the scrap curls up as it should and thus way easier.
a max wedge hemi lmao, and this guy is supposed to be an expert?
everyone is an expert in their own mind.
I'm building a chevy s10 with my kids for sick week Florida 2024. Can't wait
Tucson, Phoenix, San Diego, L.A. and Vegas. Day 5 in Vegas? INSANITY!!! Yea baby.
Can you do a video talking about how you came to this point in your life. Like a back story
I'd love this
Like Steve morris just released... would be great
i believe he covered much of his earlier days about a year ago using multiple videos to describe his early to current days of racing? i think he said his first vehicle was a chevy van? he also covered the various jobs he held as a young man.
He already has.
Interesting history, in a bunch of places !! Thanx !
Some absolutely beautiful unique cars. What a collection!
Tom, I hate to keep beating that dead horse but I know there is probably a lawyer out there
that could help you get your truck back. You're being way to nice?
Did he say 426 wedge hemi?
Now just imagine if it wasn't the cheaper shop truck and one of the very expensive cars that Tom or anyone else owns unbelievable
That dude's collection was the best part of this video.👍
The Redwood Rally is having its first year. Drag n drive event in norcal. Starts in Redding, goes up to Oregon and back down. The route seems gorgeous
Ej's giggles are freaking adorable 😆💚
That girl is dedicated to figuring out them tin snips!💚
"Air powered tin snips" (metal shears) makes the job much easier and neater.
I understand her confusion. Those appear to be right handed snips. Meant to cut a radius to the right. Green handles cut to the left and yellow are straight.
Cool stuff. Great video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎
Come on Tom,,,, there is a sign right behind you,,,,it's "Wild Horse Pass"...🤔
PS
Please help us keep that track open!!
Great Video, Tom. That was definitely a Road-trip for the Record Books. Too bad the Cop didn’t have the balls to admit he messed up and get your truck back. It may have been a late 90’s truck, but it was YOUR truck, and you still have the title. It should be that every step of the way there should have been numerous attempts to contact you, via phone or in person, given your proximity to everything that happened. It scares me to think how many vehicles have this happen on a yearly basis. I’m sure the Towing Company and State would rather they not be returned. You should have at least been able to write off the money you got screwed out of off your taxes. Thanks for the Videos. Looking forward to seeing what happens next with the Truck.
So this is what Bondurant is now called. I was wondering what happened with the driving school.
The 1 of 1 Wedge / Hemi convertible 😆
Young lady needs to be cutting the metal starting from the other end of the sheet using a red handle snip !!!! U will be amazed how well it will cut 🤗
8:33 fernley has a really small drag strip 60 miles east of Tahoe doubt it will work but an idea
4:00 "One of one, 426 'wedge' Hemi" - Yeah, nah,.... Hemi, or Wedge, they are different cylinder heads, with the Gen 2 Hemi replacing the Wedge, which in turn had superseded the Gen 1 Hemi.
The combo of year, with 426 Wedge, Crossram dual 4bbl, with Auto, With Convertible, and probably colour, is the 'one of one' part, heck of a sweet ride, that's for sure. :)
Making them able to drive in 21st century traffic is the best thing you can do is getting to drive it not a painting that you can only look at it built to drive 💯💪💪👍👍
Great video!
We need a “so” counter in the corner on one of your future videos.
Thanks for the great video the second part was definitely worth watching!
So Much Loving This BIG smile on my face Thanks for sharing 💯👀👀🏁🏁 Great adventure Amazing cars
This was a very cool episode Tom.
You and your crew, have some awesome ideas for content
I'm suprised a local news agency hasn't picked up this story yet. Where's Rob Wolchek when you need him?
If you had a Warrant they Would Find You. Smells Dirty. Watching from Ireland, Some of the police videos are Shocking. Great Video. Big Thumbs Up.
I think I would hire a private detective to investigate that particular police detective to find out how many times he has been involved with this kind of car theft. Something is amiss.
Tom, those headlights didn't blow up, it was the factories making the gas that blew up. Check out Dork-o-motive podcast by Brian Lohnes for a good lesson on presto-light company. It's a great story.
And poor Steve Morris is trying to get all his stuff fixed, plus get all his other work done in the shop
New to the channel from Steve Morris… definitely enjoyed content and will be watching 😎👍🛞
Ole boy said 426 wedge hemi and that's where i checked out on anything he said
good lord that man has some nice cars..
1 of 1 426 Wedge Hemi.......that really would be one of none.
Thanks.
The car collection at the end of the video was awesome!!
Ok Tom I have been a car guy for 65 years and I have never seen a wedge Hemi Mopar!
That Demon needs a Proline (or SM) Hemi and a Lenco….
You should have given that gal a pair of bulldog snips. The handles are longer and there's a straight edge to follow. I'm a retired sheet metal worker. ;)
some cool old cars!
426 wedge hemi? And it is a 63 not a 65.
Keep up the Mopar love Tom
Subpar work by the officer. I would hope that he puts a little more effort in to other crimes he's investigating. Obviously this officer doesn't care enough to do his job properly. Good luck getting any crimes solved in your neck of the woods.
Y’all are good for racing
I thought a original hemi , the plugs went through center of head.
That looked like a 440.
But ,I'm really not sure.
Beautiful Cars though❤
The detective is in on it. Keep up the pressure. Contact your phone company for call records to your phone, contact the detective to verify the phone # he contacted you from, cross reference. Next FOIA request the police departments policy on this particular instance. If the detective didnt follownpolicy you now have grounds for a lawsuit which could potentially reverse the illegal sale of your truck. Your 4th Ammendment protects YOU from illegal search and seizure of your property.
It sucks hearing about many race tracks closing or possibly closing.
The Wild Horse Pass track used to be Firebird Raceway (located near Chandler, AZ), but is actually on an Indian Reservation, and everytime the lease comes up for renewal, they say it will be closing forever, then magically they up the lease amount and name change and back in business again. Last time it was 1997. It is about the money, follow the money.
@@garylucier6817 that makes sense.
As a mopar guy with a duster drag car and a 426 max wedge, this guy gets my what's up ,a wedge hemi? don't think so either or not the same