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.
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.
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.
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
@@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.
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 !!!
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'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.
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.
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 👊🏻.
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.
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.
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
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!!
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. :)
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!!!!!
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 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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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? 😂
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 !!!
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.
Thanks for taking us along on the car tour. Amazing!
Like you, you can tell that man absolutely loves what he does and has definitely followed his passion...
0:08 - “One of one wedge Hemi “. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. That truly would be a one of one car!
JD has one of the best man caves . What a nice collection of cars.
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...
"Just like a Michigan winter" with the slicks-in-the-rain-slip-and-slides to prove it. Great tour!
Red snips are made to cut to the right.
Green left
Yellow straight ! Lol !
That car collection was AMAZING
Loved looking at the old cars. Thank You for that Tom.
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.
Quite an interesting and unusual update. That is definitely an unusual car collection , very nice , and thanks for showing.
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.
That is an inside job. I worked for an insurance company and a fellow adjuster would total cars and his buddy would buy it.
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.
That black Dodge was beautiful !! One thing though, I think the guy mistakenly called it a Wedge Hemi. Different engines.
Thats right.
8:33 fernley has a really small drag strip 60 miles east of Tahoe doubt it will work but an idea
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 👊🏻.
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.
What a car collection and a cool tour with all the stories of the cars. Awesome 😎👍
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.
That's awesome, for an Aussie watching this it's amazing the automobile history you guys have.
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
M to M. Memphis to Maine. 31 hours straight. Then two days later back again in a brand new 2017 Dodge Caliber. Brutal.
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!!
Boy on that 426 wedge hemi love those exhaust manifold.. and look at the size of that freaking radiator
So much for serving the public as a public servant. Man I enjoy your stuff
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. :)
Some absolutely beautiful unique cars. What a collection!
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 could listen to that guy bs about cars all day. A true wealth of knowledge on the history of those cars.
😎👍👍. Nice collection of some beautiful muscle cars
Beautiful collection. Dude is spending his money right imo
My buddies and me did Pennsylvania to Ouray Colorado in 33 hours. It was a hell of a drive
Cool stuff. Great video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎
Interesting history, in a bunch of places !! Thanx !
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 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
Tucson, Phoenix, San Diego, L.A. and Vegas. Day 5 in Vegas? INSANITY!!! Yea baby.
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.
I'm guessing Mr detective got a cut of your truck, JD is one lucky man having all them cars!
Wedge Hemi! 😂
The reason it's one of one. Hemi Wedgi
Looking forward to the Nomad radial car
Me too !!!!!
23:10 is that a 442 in the background? Looks just like my buddies brothers 442 when I was a kid.
Thanks for the great video the second part was definitely worth watching!
This was a very cool episode Tom.
You and your crew, have some awesome ideas for content
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.
Great edit Tom
lol,,, at the 4:02 mark a "426 wedge hemi " can't be both. its either a wedge which it is or a hemi..
some cool old cars!
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.
That dude's collection was the best part of this video.👍
So Much Loving This BIG smile on my face Thanks for sharing 💯👀👀🏁🏁 Great adventure Amazing cars
I'm building a chevy s10 with my kids for sick week Florida 2024. Can't wait
Great video 👍,
The 1 of 1 Wedge / Hemi convertible 😆
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.
The car collection at the end of the video was awesome!!
Great collection
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
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.
great video as always, Tom!
Awesome episode I enjoyed the museum
Keep up the Mopar love Tom
426 Wedge Hemi !?!? Don't think so, can't be both
New to the channel from Steve Morris… definitely enjoyed content and will be watching 😎👍🛞
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 🤗
the Sick bbq sauces are awesome!
wow...what a tour.!
Tom always has quality content.
Y’all are good for racing
He's a cool guy nice collection.
Funny as hell in other videos snorts hard liquor.
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
Keep up the good work! Doing great!
I went to shifter kart school in Chandler, I guess it was Bondurant then.
Did he say 426 wedge hemi?
What a collection.
Great video!
We need a “so” counter in the corner on one of your future videos.
1 of 1 426 Wedge Hemi.......that really would be one of none.
Hello Tom - Do you have "Osgood schlatters" on the right knee ! ?
I have it on the left and it kept me out of Vietnam in 1969
good lord that man has some nice cars..
@3:57 there is no such thing as a 426 Wedge Hemi, it's either a Hemi or a Wedge
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.
Thanks.
Real Interesting guy…what a cool car collection..just $$$$$$$$$$$..
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.
That Demon needs a Proline (or SM) Hemi and a Lenco….
"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"
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❤
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 💯💪💪👍👍