I keep asking my sibling with a kid and another on the way who works all the time... What's the point in the family if all you do is work at something that you hate and keeps you away. Tony's out here living the dream, even if it's taking some personal sacrifice. Doing it right. We love to see it!
@@F-U-CKYTCensorship He was just venting...;D It's all bubbling under the surface with everyone at the minute, they've got that wire tight. Its Like that in the UK too. Anyhow. Back to the workshop. Amazing Videos Tony Thanks! When I read the title I thought he had sold the pontiac!!
Don't loose the shop! Seriously. Loving the content you and your team put out. I think a lot of UA-camrs thinks they have to buy ever more expensive cars to please the audience. The realness you bring is refreshing. Been watching you since the Hot Rod Garage days, and wish you nothing but success.
@@StayTunedTA Congrats on 200K! Hagerty's gotta be kicking themselves they parted ways with you. You were the only one I ever watched on their channel.
@@StayTunedTAKilling it, T.A.! Just a minor suggestion, could you guys condense the beginning of this video into an intro for your channel? I think that a lot of people *including myself* would like to know a little bit about you and the guys, and a quick punk rock music video type intro would be kickass and give you some better branding and recognition.
Tony, the reason I like and I think others do, you’re relatable. You’re one of the few UA-camrs that still seems to be a normal guy. Others have risen to untouchable status, you all have not. Keep it up, keep being us, and we’ll keep watching.
You guys have worked super hard to grow the channel, and it's appreciated by all of us that tune in. Part of why we do is that you all appreciate us sincerely, so it's a mutual thing. I think yiu made the right call, and I personally agree with your choice. I'm looking forward to seeing that go into some of the other projects and whatever new ones come in the future.
One of my favourite UA-cam channels, just because you are so real Tony (and the crew). No over the top BS, just proper workshop content, it’s like being a fly on the wall in a cool garage. Peace
My Girlfriend had a new 1970 Plum Crazy 340 Cuda’ what a car. my friend got his father to buy a 1969 383 Red Roadrunner that couldn’t beat the Cuda’ oh the good old days!
I remember when Tony started on HRG. He was soooo nervous in front of the camera but within 6 or 7 episodes Lucky had hosed him down with penetrating oil, and the guy just came alive. A real natural in front of the camera. I loved the Tony/Lucky dynamic. Stay Tuned is just as entertaining. A little more polish on the edits would help, but the content and workshop banter is spot on. Keep it coming!
God I love your channel. After 25 years of turning wrenches in countless terrible shops I've felt a hatred where there was once passion. Following a higher calling to a new career it's watching stuff like you guys that has that spark coming back. Thank you guys for just being genuine and having a good time with it, it really has had a positive effect on me and many others!
Does anybody else feel like the fishtail was always more of a HRG car, and now the cars Tony kept are more him and more Stay Tuned? Love the content keep building cars however you want!
In 1973, My wife and I bought a 1973 Dart 340, 4 speed from Grand Spaulding Dodge ln Chicago. It was our first new car. It had the same interior as yours. I broke the rear end, and under warranty, I bought a 3,90 ring and pinion, and G/S installed it under warranty. Black on Black. I still miss that car, street raced it every time I could.
You will do great with this investment, Tony. Mostly because when folks like you are in charge, the content is more authentic AND entertaining. Congrats on the increasing subs. Well deserved.
Keep it up! You're doing your own thing, your way, and it's got the best honest result! Plus, you're spending value in the community, not just breaking stuff for attention. 🎉
I have full faith this will pay off in the long run. You and your buddies have every bit of magic of the biggest UA-cam channels on the Internet (and in no small part because of your obvious friendship and lack of egos). The momentum will grow in that exponential way-- I'm convinced.
When it came to Hot Rod Garage, that was my favourite show. I loved you and Lucky. So when you both split off, it was only natural for me to follow where you guys went. I’m so happy you did your own thing, it’s quality content all the time. And the pie every episode steals my appetite and heart everytime. Keep it up sir ❤
The Fishtail was super super cool, but it makes sense to let it move on. You should definitely do another muscle car drift build in the future. Maybe a missile style one you can feel comfortable doing tandems in. I have a ‘71 Demon 340 and ‘70 Cutlass as well, so I’m always pumped for content with either of those.
I will miss the Cuda, it never seemed fully ironed out, but thankfully, I have a signed poster to see it regularly. The channel is great and has also been great watching it grow. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
You and this crew are incredible ! This channel is on 24/7 in my garage, sending love and support froM CT , can’t wait to see what you guys do with the 240 that’s my vote lol
That’s tough man, sorry to hear that. It’s definitely not easy, I started my channel about a year ago and there’s a ton of work that goes into it. A 30 minute video can take north of 30 hours to make, and it hasn’t even been edited yet. I’m addition to that, cars and parts are both expensive. I enjoy watching your stuff, and it motivates me to get out there and work. Keep it up, it will all be worth it!
Speaking of that Bayliner (and I'm originally a Jersey/Philly guy myself, but in ND now), me and my best friend at the time picked one up when we were 17 (42 now), was an 85 Bayliner Capri Cuddy with the 2.3L Volvo, it was faded, the trailer tires were flat, the seats and all exterior upholstery was shot, and it didn't run....we got it and the trailer for $300 lol. We got it running that night, over the next week reupholstered the interior in some sharp blue vinyl to match the blue striping, put some fixaflat in the trailer tires, rented a Uhaul Econoline with a ball hitch (we both had Fox Bodies at the time, I had a 92 LX 5L 5spd with factory leather, he had a dope azz 85 all black Mercury Capri GS with a Mustang GT hatch, McLaren taillights (mustang, not capri), the Capri RS front airdam and Mustang GT side effects with a 93 Cobra rear... and a 408ci stroked 351w with a Tremec TKO on 17" black centered BBS' wheels and Recaro mesh headrest seats... that thing was so dope looking 😅 Anyway lol.... that Bayliner never let us down, we were in the Delaware every weekend for 2yrs straight, literally killed that first Uhaul van trans on the launch trying to pull it out the first day, then we built an absolutely terrible square body first gen Ranger with a 5L and an AOD so we could tow it.... that poor 302 probably had 300k miles and would barely do a burnout in a damn Ranger, but it was enough to get our 💩 boat to the river and back 😅
I stumbled upon your channel a few months back and you’re easily my favorite UA-cam mechanic. Very cool sharing the behind the scenes you tube and career info. Onward and upward my man
My grandfather and I maintain about 30 50s to 60s cars. And whenever we try to start them, in his words, we always "cheat the carb" by spraying a little gas from and dinner style ketchup bottle down the carb. Much easier on engines that run 3 times a year 😮💨 the owner of the cars makes me insane. Start his 69 Boss 429? "Naw, cant start it, the exhaust is too nice and the judges at the shows will ding me points and i might not get the big trophy!"
A great behind the scenes type video and solidifies I believe on how you are such a relatable “normal” guy (not really sure though if car people are truly normal though)😂. I commend you on your dedication to your family and your friends, it shows you are the type of person we are rooting for your continued success with your family, friends and the channel!! Keep rocking Stay Tuned!!!
One of the best automotive channels around! Its about time you guys get the recognition and views you deserve. I'd like to see some of the builds taken to the next level/or just further development of one the project cars. Or just blasting around in a cool car!
I love how anything goes with your cars. You aren't brand loyal and have an awesome variety from trucks, muscle, exotic, Japanese, etc. Keep doing what you're doing.
I currently work for brunswick boat group, we own bayliner, along with searay, Boston whaler and many others. Almost bought a bayliner myself through our employee purchase program. If you ever need old scamatics or build documentation i might be able to ge it to you.
No wonder you seemed so familiar, Tony! I've been following VGG and Cleetus for about 5 years, glad to add you to my Playlist, your builds are great, as is the quality of your content. Your show rocks!
I sold my first car decades ago and have regretted it for almost 50 years. I miss my 1970 2d Nova that I bought off my Grandfather in 1976. I was 17. Swapped a 350 with headers in it. Cops did not like it, said it was too loud, but passed inspection in Maryland. I got tagged as a "street racer", I wasn`t, and my insurance skyrocketed. I just wanted it to sound good and get me a to b in style. Been wanting for another ever since. Tony, being a good Dad to my kids(4) is the BEST thing I have ever done in my 66 years on this planet. I commend you Sir for your Family First attitude. That attitude has kept me from getting another Nova because my kids ALWAYS came first, then Mama. So happy that your daughters are all healthy and you are active in their lives. Stay safe all, God Bless.
I knew it was going to be the Fishtail right when I pulled up the video! No way in hell you are getting rid of the Demon or the Street Freak! Glad to hear you are doing your own thing! Not hating on Motortrend at all. You have enough talent, plus a awesome sense of humor, you will do great dude! I truly enjoy your content and jokes! You and your crew are doing a great job! You can always count on likes from me! Thank you for the laughs! I highly doubt you are going to "Lose The Shop" with this move!
Great project overview. 22:45 For the boat cover issue, a 20' run of PVC pipe or conduit arched over the boat from bow to stern under the covers is a great way to keep them from becoming kiddie (cess)pools. Another move is to get two traffic cones for the front and back with boat cover support poles stuffed in em. Can't wait to see the SR project revised at some point
I love this channel for the super unique, very affordable, and cool modern budget hot rods. I haven't missed an episode since you've gone full time. I'm not really sad to see the Drift Cuda go. If it means more content i'm all for it.
I met tony on the 110 freeway while he was driving this car. I messaged him on Facebook and he replied. He is the coolest guy ever. He was headed onto the 5 freeway and he let it rip so o could hear her scream. Being sorta local to SoCal where a lot of were roadkill/motortrend started from was a blessing in its self! Thanks for the motivation tony !!!and crew!!
Great show and good luck, just a small correction on 1971 compression ratios, Fords still had 10.5:1 in 1971 on 4V motors. It’s tough when you have to sell a member of your family to strangers.
Best thing on this channel is that it isn't all high expense, and Tony plays with everything, Japanese, American, German, British 4's, 6's & 8's. Just a genuine car guy.
Thank you Tony and your friends, your staff your family for all your doing. What a great great wonderful Channel keep doing what your all doing. No worries things will all fall in place. Many blessings
Jelly of your collection of cars and projects. Aligns pretty close to all the cars I've owned, and my family's growing up...Dodge, Nissan, and Chevy (GM). Always liked the Ram Chargers, and Dodge muscle cars. Father 73 Charger & 2 different Dakotas ( 1 a/5.9 😊), Brother Road Runner and Conquest, Grams a little Datson & then a Dart, and Ive had an 89 (2.5 T-top) and a 90 Daytona (3.0 spoiler/side skirts) myself. My first fully new car was in 02 Nissan SER SpecV , no SR20 , but 1st yr of 2.5 QR, but that spring boarded me into the Nissan GTRs, 240s and the different engines...also had few Chevys, 84 z28, 85 Monte Carlo (4.3L), 91 Beretta GT(3.1). The 07 A4 Quattro Ive had for 11 years was at the point where it was not worth repairing at 200.000 miles and in August, for my bday, I bought my first Ford, a 13 Taurus SH0 with AWD. Been treating me good so far, and I hope the old Ford acronyms stay away😅 Voting for 240 or Lotus until parts come for sikeclone or powerkraut. Keep the real content coming and congrats on 200k 🎉
Absolutely love the commitment. It has inspired me to do more work on my stuff again. I grew up as a mechanic then had a career as a diesel technician. Decided broken hands and busted knuckles sucked too much and went to working on medical equipment. Thanks for all the inspiration. (1983 gmc s15 with a SBC and a th350 trans, 2018 Alfa Romeo Stilveo, and a 2004 mini copper)
The older brother of my best friend growing up worked on Jags, and Lotus at a small shop. He had a Lotus Super 7 that was just killer. Seeing the Esprit reminded me of him, who we unfortunately lost in a house fire. But as a 15-year-old who only knew muscle cars this was eye opening. Thank you for sharing the projects and you and your guys are killing it, keep up the fantastic work.
I was really enjoying the Hagerty content. and was even more blown away by the content you all created on your own. I myself had never watched an episode of HRG and still saw why you had the following. Some of the build ideas you've already mostly completed were ideas that have probably flashed through every car guys mind. Seeing the unique level of creativity and comradery, and most importantly the pizza, is all a winning combination. You guys will go far for sure and I hope you guys continue to see the growth this channel deserves
I'm here every Friday digging what you're doing. Can hardly turn a wrench any more but have fond memories of my different Chevy lls and my one full rebuild from a truckload of parts ... my 1969 AMX 390 GoPac 4 speed. You.ve got a great crew and a home-town feel! Long live STAY TUNED.
Soooo many more projects that Cuda money will help live and shred! It was an awesome car but had your Sema fun. Why prolong the Inevitable, right? Appreciate the extra editing of all the side pics and info all along.
You've got some seriously cool projects lined up in there. Really interested to see that lotus come back to life. Of all the 80's exotics/ sport cars. Gotta be one of the most proper, obscure, hand built purposeful cars of the time. It deserves to see the road again.
I'm so happy that I started my UA-cam channel, I've met so many great people with the same interests and have opportunities to travel places I wouldn't before. But it's just a part-time thing I do in my spare time for fun, and I have broken all the consistently rules, always have big gaps, but like I said it's just for fun🙂
Most of the channels I started watching that was budget builds have grown. Now they are building high dollar machines. Low budget builds in the automative genre of UA-cam is not saturated with content creators anymore.
A small Frenchs Mustard bottle with the twist top works the best for filling the float bowls on a Carburetor. I have a couple in my toolsbox from the 90's..
I enjoyed the walk through this channel has been awesome out the gate with how much this platform has changed and is changing i think its a good move, 240 has my vote would like to see that thing rip
This is easily one of the best automotive UA-cam channels out there. Gotta get these guys more subscribers! Spread the word! I'd love to see some rotary stuff as well. You can't escape the rotary life, Tony!
Who else was shouting "No... Don't do it!" Till 6:04... I still have my first car, and I would live in it before I sold it. All the best to you and your buddies in the development of your channel. I did the Zip Tie Drags for a few years when they first started, and I said to Lucky on the second year that You were the last HR host I wanted to meet. I'm in Va, You're in Pa... maybe at a Carlisle or a show. Cool channel, I just sent a few pizzas your way... enjoy.
I got my 70 Mustang Convertible the day I got my learners permit. It was a father and son project. Drove it to Dad's funeral in 2002 behind the hearse. All the best.@@StayTunedTA
So glad you did not get rid of the Pontiac. I have owned several going back to high school in early/mid 1980s and currently have a 1975 TA with a 650hp N/A engine and there is NOTHING like that Pontiac sound and seat dyno.
Hey Tony, been following your antics since you were brought on HRG. Wicked stoked on where you're at now and why you're doing it. I was a bit sad to hear on FB that Fishtail got the axe, but after watching this shop tour episode, it totally makes sense. You and the crew are absolutely killing it and I look forward to every episode that come out. The one project you mentioned that really got me pumped was the '55 210. Specifically when you were listing what engine to drop in. PLEEEEAAASE DO A BOOSTED 4200! That'd be absolutely sick! That and all the purists would burst into flames . For selfish reasons though, I've got a few of my own projects that I've tossed around the idea of building a 4200 for. TBH though, I don't know much about them except that they're apparently gnarly AF when a turbski gets mounted up. With that said, Id like to see how you approach the build, because the way you guys go about these builds really resonates with me. I'm already now planning on a 2nd gen AWD S10 build based off of how you guys went at SikeClone. Who knows, maybe that's what Ill get a 4200 for. Anyways, lovin' with you guys got going on and I'm here to stick around. Keep kickin' ass!
I always appreciate the Education you guys do or show and tell. Remember roadkill from the beginning yall doing your show. Always appreciate how yall would do the bargain route when we all watched the mags do rides and parts that are way beyond most of our wallets. Looking to do an awd LS or LT powered project in an obs. Maybe yall can find something like that.
I was kinda wondering what happened to your arrangement with Hagerty. Whatever. You gotta do what you gotta do for you- and whatever you do, DON'T LOSE THE SHOP! LOL Still miss ya at HRG, but I'm glad I can catch you here. Best of luck as you move forward, Tony. Cheers from Canada
The beginning was interesting. Honestly, I enjoyed the Hagerty stuff a lot. Oh well. Glad I found you there. The crew and content are so down to earth. Don't ever change this recipe. And by that, I mean keep it real, non scripted and just laid back.
I've always wanted to get an Infiniti J30 (basically a 1st gen Altima with rwd and VG30DE V6 instead of the 2.4L 4 banger) and turn it into 4 door sleeper. They only came with automatic transmissions, but since the motor also came in the NA 300zx and Maxima, you could just swap in a manual transmission from one of the other cars that shared the motor. I wanted to swap in the VG30DETT out of the 300zx twin turbo. Unfortunately I have never seen one converted except for a guy in N.J. who swapped in a turbo 6-cyl from a Chevy SUV and a 5-speed manual like 15 years ago and the video doesn't cover the swap at all. I would absolutely love to see you guys tackle the project that I've always wanted to see but basically nobody has. Either way, I love the channel and the content (especially the 'Sike clone' and 'Pauerkraut') has just been getting more and more epic.
My first new car was my 71Demon 340 auto right out of high-school. Same color Green Go. Raced it for 3 years and eventually ran Super Stock with it. Loaded up with all the goodies!
Love the 80 Dodge truck. I had a 77 with the Adventurer package. Whatever that meant. It had belonged to a logging company so it didn't have a straight piece of metal on it. The front bumper was U-shaped I assume from pulling stumps. But it was a great running and driving truck
Glad you decided to go out on your own Tony! The channel is awesome. I need to work on my consistency on my channel. It’s hard with wife, 3 kids, full time job and side work.
1. Call up AK at enjuku, get the parts you need to drive the s13 and take it to an event at E town 2. Take that doo doo iron LS, slap it on that frame, and drop the Olds on it. 3. Get some wide Miata wheels on the Lotus and swap in a high revving inline 4 like a 2zzge, a k20, or a solstice gxp motor or something
I was so worried you had sold the firebird, thats the car that hooked me on this channel and I was one of those guys SCREAMING to keep it Pontiac powered! Love this channel
This is the best legitimate car guy channel in the world. There are a bajillion and like 10 that don’t suck. Of those about four can make anything “run and drive” with enough corporate money and a couple years of off camera fkry. With the last six being the real deal and personal preference.
You guys have a great thing going with or without MT hangin around! Stoked to see these gems come out of storage and get some love soon👍🏻 If you wanna go real weird with motor swaps for the 210, a Vortec 4200 would be sweet 🤌🏼
Hey, Tony and guys absolutely loved the channel. No matter what route you choose, we will follow. You guys keep it real and down and dirty. LOL need to see more pizzas.
I dont usually watch these type of videos, but I am genuinely interested and invested in this one. That is a great shop setup. Something like that would be around $20k a month where I am.
Love how committed to your daughters you are
They are my whole everything! After that it's mostly cars.
I keep asking my sibling with a kid and another on the way who works all the time... What's the point in the family if all you do is work at something that you hate and keeps you away. Tony's out here living the dream, even if it's taking some personal sacrifice. Doing it right. We love to see it!
@@Jsmith9619 are you lost ? We don’t come here to deal with reality, we come here to get away from it. Take a look around, read the room bud..
@@F-U-CKYTCensorship He was just venting...;D It's all bubbling under the surface with everyone at the minute, they've got that wire tight. Its Like that in the UK too. Anyhow. Back to the workshop. Amazing Videos Tony Thanks! When I read the title I thought he had sold the pontiac!!
@@F-U-CKYTCensorship !!!!awesome..
Don't loose the shop! Seriously. Loving the content you and your team put out. I think a lot of UA-camrs thinks they have to buy ever more expensive cars to please the audience. The realness you bring is refreshing. Been watching you since the Hot Rod Garage days, and wish you nothing but success.
It seems easy to get stuck with a viewership that takes you in a bad direction, be it drama, negativity, or aspirational content.
I sincerely appreciate the consistency, knowledge, and kickass builds. Keep em coming brother
You got it! Thanks for watching!
@@StayTunedTA Congrats on 200K! Hagerty's gotta be kicking themselves they parted ways with you. You were the only one I ever watched on their channel.
@@StayTunedTA Have you thought about adding hashtags to your video titles and descriptions so that the UA-cam algorithm pics your videos up?
@@StayTunedTAKilling it, T.A.! Just a minor suggestion, could you guys condense the beginning of this video into an intro for your channel? I think that a lot of people *including myself* would like to know a little bit about you and the guys, and a quick punk rock music video type intro would be kickass and give you some better branding and recognition.
So, the z is gone? Wow, what I’d give for some hot hot laps in that bad ass. SEFI and set up like that that? Damn.
Tony, the reason I like and I think others do, you’re relatable. You’re one of the few UA-camrs that still seems to be a normal guy. Others have risen to untouchable status, you all have not. Keep it up, keep being us, and we’ll keep watching.
You guys have worked super hard to grow the channel, and it's appreciated by all of us that tune in. Part of why we do is that you all appreciate us sincerely, so it's a mutual thing.
I think yiu made the right call, and I personally agree with your choice. I'm looking forward to seeing that go into some of the other projects and whatever new ones come in the future.
We #staytuned
One of my favourite UA-cam channels, just because you are so real Tony (and the crew). No over the top BS, just proper workshop content, it’s like being a fly on the wall in a cool garage. Peace
But they’re gonna LOSE THE SHOP!
He needs more room to store everything so that he can move things around that he wants to drive.😅
My Girlfriend had a new 1970 Plum Crazy 340 Cuda’ what a car. my friend got his father to buy a 1969 383 Red Roadrunner that couldn’t beat the Cuda’ oh the good old days!
I remember when Tony started on HRG. He was soooo nervous in front of the camera but within 6 or 7 episodes Lucky had hosed him down with penetrating oil, and the guy just came alive. A real natural in front of the camera. I loved the Tony/Lucky dynamic. Stay Tuned is just as entertaining. A little more polish on the edits would help, but the content and workshop banter is spot on. Keep it coming!
God I love your channel. After 25 years of turning wrenches in countless terrible shops I've felt a hatred where there was once passion. Following a higher calling to a new career it's watching stuff like you guys that has that spark coming back. Thank you guys for just being genuine and having a good time with it, it really has had a positive effect on me and many others!
Cutlass is really cool. Higher compression pump gas 455 swap would be cool. Maybe individual ls coils, and a 4 7 cam swap.
Does anybody else feel like the fishtail was always more of a HRG car, and now the cars Tony kept are more him and more Stay Tuned? Love the content keep building cars however you want!
I did think that, at least that it was from a different time in my life.
100%
I agree. I only wish he'll revive the name. 😋🐟
Tony, I love the honesty in this intro. You guys keep grinding and we’ll keep watching. #staytuned4ever
In 1973, My wife and I bought a 1973 Dart 340, 4 speed from Grand Spaulding Dodge ln Chicago. It was our first new car. It had the same interior as yours. I broke the rear end, and under warranty, I bought a 3,90 ring and pinion, and G/S installed it under warranty. Black on Black. I still miss that car, street raced it every time I could.
You will do great with this investment, Tony. Mostly because when folks like you are in charge, the content is more authentic AND entertaining. Congrats on the increasing subs. Well deserved.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
@StayTunedTA we appreciate you and your team.
Stay Tuned is my absolute favorite new show and is in my regular rotation! Love these dudes and the content!!
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching.
Keep it up! You're doing your own thing, your way, and it's got the best honest result! Plus, you're spending value in the community, not just breaking stuff for attention. 🎉
I have full faith this will pay off in the long run. You and your buddies have every bit of magic of the biggest UA-cam channels on the Internet (and in no small part because of your obvious friendship and lack of egos). The momentum will grow in that exponential way-- I'm convinced.
When it came to Hot Rod Garage, that was my favourite show. I loved you and Lucky. So when you both split off, it was only natural for me to follow where you guys went. I’m so happy you did your own thing, it’s quality content all the time. And the pie every episode steals my appetite and heart everytime. Keep it up sir ❤
No pie this episode 😢
Did Lucky leave HRG? He was hosting with Alex Taylor last i saw.
@@lavachemist Sorry, I meant I just followed Lucky over to his own UA-cam channel. I kinda stopped my Hot Rod subscription.
By far the best automotive channel, love the projects! Don’t change anything, keep up the awesome work! And congratulations on 200k!
It just keeps getting better every week! Y’all are the best on YT! Saving the shop everyday!
Tony, you and your team deserve nothing but success. This is my favorite UA-cam channel by far! Keep rockin
Enjoyed the fleet update! Glad that you made a few bucks on a car that was cool but have its garage space up for the greater good!
Right on! Thanks for watching! Excited for the future!
@@StayTunedTA hell ya!
This channel is more inline with how most car guys live not everyone has the use of a huge warehouse with full workshop . It's a great show keep it up
The Fishtail was super super cool, but it makes sense to let it move on. You should definitely do another muscle car drift build in the future. Maybe a missile style one you can feel comfortable doing tandems in.
I have a ‘71 Demon 340 and ‘70 Cutlass as well, so I’m always pumped for content with either of those.
For the boat, make a PVC skeleton for the front and back to hold up the tarp. Water will not pool up and has saved me constantly buying new covers.
Man, I love the vision and the commitment to the channel, your crew, and your family. I'm here for it all. Keep on keepin' on!
I will miss the Cuda, it never seemed fully ironed out, but thankfully, I have a signed poster to see it regularly. The channel is great and has also been great watching it grow. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
Nooooo not a sell! I feel for you dude.. I always wish I had them back. I guess it's time for me to get a shirt.
All good man! Lots more fun stuff to build!
You and this crew are incredible ! This channel is on 24/7 in my garage, sending love and support froM CT , can’t wait to see what you guys do with the 240 that’s my vote lol
That’s tough man, sorry to hear that. It’s definitely not easy, I started my channel about a year ago and there’s a ton of work that goes into it. A 30 minute video can take north of 30 hours to make, and it hasn’t even been edited yet. I’m addition to that, cars and parts are both expensive. I enjoy watching your stuff, and it motivates me to get out there and work. Keep it up, it will all be worth it!
Don't forget getting parts sometimes shipping like nah yeah by tuesday I mean tuesday 2 weeks from now
@@TwoDollarGararge 😂 true
Speaking of that Bayliner (and I'm originally a Jersey/Philly guy myself, but in ND now), me and my best friend at the time picked one up when we were 17 (42 now), was an 85 Bayliner Capri Cuddy with the 2.3L Volvo, it was faded, the trailer tires were flat, the seats and all exterior upholstery was shot, and it didn't run....we got it and the trailer for $300 lol.
We got it running that night, over the next week reupholstered the interior in some sharp blue vinyl to match the blue striping, put some fixaflat in the trailer tires, rented a Uhaul Econoline with a ball hitch (we both had Fox Bodies at the time, I had a 92 LX 5L 5spd with factory leather, he had a dope azz 85 all black Mercury Capri GS with a Mustang GT hatch, McLaren taillights (mustang, not capri), the Capri RS front airdam and Mustang GT side effects with a 93 Cobra rear... and a 408ci stroked 351w with a Tremec TKO on 17" black centered BBS' wheels and Recaro mesh headrest seats... that thing was so dope looking 😅
Anyway lol.... that Bayliner never let us down, we were in the Delaware every weekend for 2yrs straight, literally killed that first Uhaul van trans on the launch trying to pull it out the first day, then we built an absolutely terrible square body first gen Ranger with a 5L and an AOD so we could tow it.... that poor 302 probably had 300k miles and would barely do a burnout in a damn Ranger, but it was enough to get our 💩 boat to the river and back 😅
I stumbled upon your channel a few months back and you’re easily my favorite UA-cam mechanic. Very cool sharing the behind the scenes you tube and career info. Onward and upward my man
Awesome, thank you!
My grandfather and I maintain about 30 50s to 60s cars. And whenever we try to start them, in his words, we always "cheat the carb" by spraying a little gas from and dinner style ketchup bottle down the carb. Much easier on engines that run 3 times a year 😮💨 the owner of the cars makes me insane. Start his 69 Boss 429? "Naw, cant start it, the exhaust is too nice and the judges at the shows will ding me points and i might not get the big trophy!"
A great behind the scenes type video and solidifies I believe on how you are such a relatable “normal” guy (not really sure though if car people are truly normal though)😂. I commend you on your dedication to your family and your friends, it shows you are the type of person we are rooting for your continued success with your family, friends and the channel!! Keep rocking Stay Tuned!!!
One of the best automotive channels around!
Its about time you guys get the recognition and views you deserve.
I'd like to see some of the builds taken to the next level/or just further development of one the project cars. Or just blasting around in a cool car!
I love how anything goes with your cars. You aren't brand loyal and have an awesome variety from trucks, muscle, exotic, Japanese, etc. Keep doing what you're doing.
I currently work for brunswick boat group, we own bayliner, along with searay, Boston whaler and many others. Almost bought a bayliner myself through our employee purchase program. If you ever need old scamatics or build documentation i might be able to ge it to you.
No wonder you seemed so familiar, Tony! I've been following VGG and Cleetus for about 5 years, glad to add you to my Playlist, your builds are great, as is the quality of your content. Your show rocks!
I sold my first car decades ago and have regretted it for almost 50 years. I miss my 1970 2d Nova that I bought off my Grandfather in 1976. I was 17. Swapped a 350 with headers in it. Cops did not like it, said it was too loud, but passed inspection in Maryland. I got tagged as a "street racer", I wasn`t, and my insurance skyrocketed. I just wanted it to sound good and get me a to b in style. Been wanting for another ever since. Tony, being a good Dad to my kids(4) is the BEST thing I have ever done in my 66 years on this planet. I commend you Sir for your Family First attitude. That attitude has kept me from getting another Nova because my kids ALWAYS came first, then Mama. So happy that your daughters are all healthy and you are active in their lives. Stay safe all, God Bless.
I knew it was going to be the Fishtail right when I pulled up the video! No way in hell you are getting rid of the Demon or the Street Freak! Glad to hear you are doing your own thing! Not hating on Motortrend at all. You have enough talent, plus a awesome sense of humor, you will do great dude! I truly enjoy your content and jokes! You and your crew are doing a great job! You can always count on likes from me! Thank you for the laughs! I highly doubt you are going to "Lose The Shop" with this move!
Great project overview. 22:45 For the boat cover issue, a 20' run of PVC pipe or conduit arched over the boat from bow to stern under the covers is a great way to keep them from becoming kiddie (cess)pools. Another move is to get two traffic cones for the front and back with boat cover support poles stuffed in em. Can't wait to see the SR project revised at some point
You’re Killin it Tony. Keep it up. We are here for you
I love this channel for the super unique, very affordable, and cool modern budget hot rods. I haven't missed an episode since you've gone full time. I'm not really sad to see the Drift Cuda go. If it means more content i'm all for it.
I’m hoping it’s not the Street Freak!! HellYeah Boys. Love the honesty in the beginning. Beer and a Slice Time! In remembrance 🤣🤣 Ready to Stay Tuned
Pour one out and slam a slice! Let's GO!
@@StayTunedTACongrats on the views and the subs, man. You’ve got the best thing going in the car space. Let’s Go🤘🤘
I met tony on the 110 freeway while he was driving this car. I messaged him on Facebook and he replied. He is the coolest guy ever. He was headed onto the 5 freeway and he let it rip so o could hear her scream. Being sorta local to SoCal where a lot of were roadkill/motortrend started from was a blessing in its self! Thanks for the motivation tony !!!and crew!!
Great show and good luck, just a small correction on 1971 compression ratios, Fords still had 10.5:1 in 1971 on 4V motors. It’s tough when you have to sell a member of your family to strangers.
Thanks for running through all of the projects. Once you'd introduced them, I remember them all. I guess I've been watching from the beginning.
One of the most technical aspects to building cars on UA-cam!!! Keep the video going!!🎉
Best thing on this channel is that it isn't all high expense, and Tony plays with everything, Japanese, American, German, British 4's, 6's & 8's. Just a genuine car guy.
You guys rock...Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Tony and your friends, your staff your family for all your doing. What a great great wonderful Channel keep doing what your all doing. No worries things will all fall in place. Many blessings
Jelly of your collection of cars and projects. Aligns pretty close to all the cars I've owned, and my family's growing up...Dodge, Nissan, and Chevy (GM). Always liked the Ram Chargers, and Dodge muscle cars. Father 73 Charger & 2 different Dakotas ( 1 a/5.9 😊), Brother Road Runner and Conquest, Grams a little Datson & then a Dart, and Ive had an 89 (2.5 T-top) and a 90 Daytona (3.0 spoiler/side skirts) myself. My first fully new car was in 02 Nissan SER SpecV , no SR20 , but 1st yr of 2.5 QR, but that spring boarded me into the Nissan GTRs, 240s and the different engines...also had few Chevys, 84 z28, 85 Monte Carlo (4.3L), 91 Beretta GT(3.1). The 07 A4 Quattro Ive had for 11 years was at the point where it was not worth repairing at 200.000 miles and in August, for my bday, I bought my first Ford, a 13 Taurus SH0 with AWD. Been treating me good so far, and I hope the old Ford acronyms stay away😅 Voting for 240 or Lotus until parts come for sikeclone or powerkraut. Keep the real content coming and congrats on 200k 🎉
Absolutely love the commitment. It has inspired me to do more work on my stuff again. I grew up as a mechanic then had a career as a diesel technician. Decided broken hands and busted knuckles sucked too much and went to working on medical equipment. Thanks for all the inspiration. (1983 gmc s15 with a SBC and a th350 trans, 2018 Alfa Romeo Stilveo, and a 2004 mini copper)
The older brother of my best friend growing up worked on Jags, and Lotus at a small shop. He had a Lotus Super 7 that was just killer. Seeing the Esprit reminded me of him, who we unfortunately lost in a house fire. But as a 15-year-old who only knew muscle cars this was eye opening. Thank you for sharing the projects and you and your guys are killing it, keep up the fantastic work.
I was really enjoying the Hagerty content. and was even more blown away by the content you all created on your own. I myself had never watched an episode of HRG and still saw why you had the following. Some of the build ideas you've already mostly completed were ideas that have probably flashed through every car guys mind. Seeing the unique level of creativity and comradery, and most importantly the pizza, is all a winning combination. You guys will go far for sure and I hope you guys continue to see the growth this channel deserves
I'm here every Friday digging what you're doing. Can hardly turn a wrench any more but have fond memories of my different Chevy lls and my one full rebuild from a truckload of parts ... my 1969 AMX 390 GoPac 4 speed.
You.ve got a great crew and a home-town feel! Long live STAY TUNED.
Soooo many more projects that Cuda money will help live and shred! It was an awesome car but had your Sema fun. Why prolong the Inevitable, right?
Appreciate the extra editing of all the side pics and info all along.
You've got some seriously cool projects lined up in there. Really interested to see that lotus come back to life. Of all the 80's exotics/ sport cars. Gotta be one of the most proper, obscure, hand built purposeful cars of the time. It deserves to see the road again.
I'm so happy that I started my UA-cam channel, I've met so many great people with the same interests and have opportunities to travel places I wouldn't before.
But it's just a part-time thing I do in my spare time for fun, and I have broken all the consistently rules, always have big gaps, but like I said it's just for fun🙂
Love the variety of projects you have TA - muscle, JDM, sport, & trucks 👏😎 Keep it rocking!
Glad you did a channel update. It’s cool to see behind the scenes. It’s as real as always. Keep up the great work!
A 2J for that ‘55 would be RAD!.
Love the channel guys. One of the funnest car channels on UA-cam.
Most of the channels I started watching that was budget builds have grown. Now they are building high dollar machines. Low budget builds in the automative genre of UA-cam is not saturated with content creators anymore.
👌🏽Truly enjoy your channel and appreciate the hard work and sacrifices💰💰... I'm a car addict myself!😎
A small Frenchs Mustard bottle with the twist top works the best for filling the float bowls on a Carburetor. I have a couple in my toolsbox from the 90's..
I enjoyed the walk through this channel has been awesome out the gate with how much this platform has changed and is changing i think its a good move, 240 has my vote would like to see that thing rip
Love these kinds of videos; focused, eloquent and dynamic. Keeping doing what you do, I love the content!!!
What a great video, didn't build anything but great still the same. Had a 67 firebird with 8-71 462 Pontiac, TKO 600 5-speed . Crazy car to drive.
Thanks for the update! You have a lot of killer projects. That's a great problem to have.
Keep it going, love the channel!!
This is easily one of the best automotive UA-cam channels out there. Gotta get these guys more subscribers! Spread the word! I'd love to see some rotary stuff as well. You can't escape the rotary life, Tony!
Who else was shouting "No... Don't do it!" Till 6:04... I still have my first car, and I would live in it before I sold it. All the best to you and your buddies in the development of your channel. I did the Zip Tie Drags for a few years when they first started, and I said to Lucky on the second year that You were the last HR host I wanted to meet. I'm in Va, You're in Pa... maybe at a Carlisle or a show. Cool channel, I just sent a few pizzas your way... enjoy.
Not a chance! I slept in that thing for the first week I had it at 15!
I got my 70 Mustang Convertible the day I got my learners permit. It was a father and son project. Drove it to Dad's funeral in 2002 behind the hearse. All the best.@@StayTunedTA
So glad you did not get rid of the Pontiac. I have owned several going back to high school in early/mid 1980s and currently have a 1975 TA with a 650hp N/A engine and there is NOTHING like that Pontiac sound and seat dyno.
Hey Tony, been following your antics since you were brought on HRG. Wicked stoked on where you're at now and why you're doing it. I was a bit sad to hear on FB that Fishtail got the axe, but after watching this shop tour episode, it totally makes sense. You and the crew are absolutely killing it and I look forward to every episode that come out. The one project you mentioned that really got me pumped was the '55 210. Specifically when you were listing what engine to drop in. PLEEEEAAASE DO A BOOSTED 4200! That'd be absolutely sick! That and all the purists would burst into flames . For selfish reasons though, I've got a few of my own projects that I've tossed around the idea of building a 4200 for. TBH though, I don't know much about them except that they're apparently gnarly AF when a turbski gets mounted up. With that said, Id like to see how you approach the build, because the way you guys go about these builds really resonates with me. I'm already now planning on a 2nd gen AWD S10 build based off of how you guys went at SikeClone. Who knows, maybe that's what Ill get a 4200 for. Anyways, lovin' with you guys got going on and I'm here to stick around. Keep kickin' ass!
I always appreciate the Education you guys do or show and tell. Remember roadkill from the beginning yall doing your show. Always appreciate how yall would do the bargain route when we all watched the mags do rides and parts that are way beyond most of our wallets. Looking to do an awd LS or LT powered project in an obs. Maybe yall can find something like that.
I was kinda wondering what happened to your arrangement with Hagerty. Whatever. You gotta do what you gotta do for you- and whatever you do, DON'T LOSE THE SHOP! LOL Still miss ya at HRG, but I'm glad I can catch you here. Best of luck as you move forward, Tony. Cheers from Canada
The beginning was interesting. Honestly, I enjoyed the Hagerty stuff a lot. Oh well. Glad I found you there. The crew and content are so down to earth. Don't ever change this recipe. And by that, I mean keep it real, non scripted and just laid back.
I've always wanted to get an Infiniti J30 (basically a 1st gen Altima with rwd and VG30DE V6 instead of the 2.4L 4 banger) and turn it into 4 door sleeper. They only came with automatic transmissions, but since the motor also came in the NA 300zx and Maxima, you could just swap in a manual transmission from one of the other cars that shared the motor. I wanted to swap in the VG30DETT out of the 300zx twin turbo. Unfortunately I have never seen one converted except for a guy in N.J. who swapped in a turbo 6-cyl from a Chevy SUV and a 5-speed manual like 15 years ago and the video doesn't cover the swap at all. I would absolutely love to see you guys tackle the project that I've always wanted to see but basically nobody has. Either way, I love the channel and the content (especially the 'Sike clone' and 'Pauerkraut') has just been getting more and more epic.
Thanks for giving us all something awesome to watch every week and for sharing all your knowledge!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Stay Tuned is the SHIT. Also cool to finally get the Tonys back story because I only found this channel a few months ago.
My first new car was my 71Demon 340 auto right out of high-school. Same color Green Go. Raced it for 3 years and eventually ran Super Stock with it. Loaded up with all the goodies!
I appreciate and respect the honesty and humility. Cheers to 200k congrats well deserved
Hey Tony, best of luck with the channel. Where did the Fishtail after you sold it? Had I known the Cuda was for sale, would have bought it.
It wasn't really for sale, just got an email one day! Went to a guy in Dallas who has quite a few projects going. Patina_industries on IG
We used to mob 10 cars deep from Delaware to Pottstown just to go cruising in the late 90s and early 2000s. Those were the days...
Love the 80 Dodge truck. I had a 77 with the Adventurer package. Whatever that meant. It had belonged to a logging company so it didn't have a straight piece of metal on it. The front bumper was U-shaped I assume from pulling stumps. But it was a great running and driving truck
Very glad you are here, always enjoy your content, and steady videos. Onward and upward!
Glad you decided to go out on your own Tony! The channel is awesome. I need to work on my consistency on my channel. It’s hard with wife, 3 kids, full time job and side work.
1. Call up AK at enjuku, get the parts you need to drive the s13 and take it to an event at E town
2. Take that doo doo iron LS, slap it on that frame, and drop the Olds on it.
3. Get some wide Miata wheels on the Lotus and swap in a high revving inline 4 like a 2zzge, a k20, or a solstice gxp motor or something
With the bayliner, try making a plywood lid to sit over the bow seat, under the cover. That should help avoid the swimming pool in the bow.
This is why we like you so much. You’re real about it and loyal to yourself and your buddies.
Sorry you had to sell.
Get this man over 200 thousand subs people.. if anyone deserves it its tony. Got to be the hardest working man on UA-cam
We did it! It hit right as this video was coming out!
Congratulations tony.. you and your crew very much deserve 10 times the subscribers man..
I was so worried you had sold the firebird, thats the car that hooked me on this channel and I was one of those guys SCREAMING to keep it Pontiac powered! Love this channel
Cheers S.T team. One of my favourite automotive channels. No hyperbole. Genuinely fun watch.
This is the best legitimate car guy channel in the world. There are a bajillion and like 10 that don’t suck. Of those about four can make anything “run and drive” with enough corporate money and a couple years of off camera fkry. With the last six being the real deal and personal preference.
The Fishtail 'Cuda was a complete machine. I'm excited to see some of your new visions meet reality.
I hope to see you guys take the firebird on sick week again. It's just so old school cool that it is at home at that type of event
You guys have a great thing going with or without MT hangin around! Stoked to see these gems come out of storage and get some love soon👍🏻 If you wanna go real weird with motor swaps for the 210, a Vortec 4200 would be sweet 🤌🏼
That clip at 9:55 of the Firebird launching at night with fire coming out of exhaust I musta watched half dozen times in a row - such a wicked clip!
Tony, I love everything you’re doing. Please keep kicking ass and taking names. Please build that 55 soon!
I'm happy to see that you kept the Demon and the Firebird. When I first saw the title to the video my first guess was the DriftFish that went.
Hey, Tony and guys absolutely loved the channel. No matter what route you choose, we will follow. You guys keep it real and down and dirty. LOL need to see more pizzas.
I dont usually watch these type of videos, but I am genuinely interested and invested in this one. That is a great shop setup. Something like that would be around $20k a month where I am.