2JZ COMMODORE EP9 - What Happened to KEVIN?

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2025

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  • @theskidfactory
    @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +32

    Need some Fabrication Supplies? Bend Brothers have you covered! bendbrothers.com.au

    • @tturi2
      @tturi2 5 місяців тому +1

      what at home tig welder for a diy budget noob would you recommend? I'm in Brisbane

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +4

      @@tturi2the machine I’m using is a unimig Viper180 from Supercheap Auto, it’s an awesome machine and still only uses a 10Amp plug so can use it at home, The multi165 is a bit cheaper and currently on sale at SCA too, can do Tig, Mig and stick.

    • @tturi2
      @tturi2 5 місяців тому +1

      @@theskidfactory thanks man,

  • @FuManchu5ltr
    @FuManchu5ltr 5 місяців тому +162

    Huge shout out to all Woody’s mates helping him keep this top shelf content coming our way. I’m guessing Mrs Woody is also playing a huge part in it all.

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +60

      Thanks man! Mrs wood is a huge part of the channel! Thanks for acknowledging the effort that goes into the videos! ❤

    • @4thgradedropout980
      @4thgradedropout980 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@theskidfactory The content is great, always has been. Cheers, Woody.

    • @patrickmazurak5475
      @patrickmazurak5475 5 місяців тому +1

      The helpers still need help😘

  • @gavinhuckstepp582
    @gavinhuckstepp582 5 місяців тому +50

    In all seriousness, fellas, don't forget to ring your mates and let them know you thinking of them. That intro actually made me call a mate I hadn't spoken to in nearly 6 months and it was a good catch up.

    • @gavinr9107
      @gavinr9107 5 місяців тому

      Spot on brother! We all get so caught up in our daily routines and the rat race. It only takes one minute to check in on a close friend to see how they are, they most likely appreciate much more than you realise.

  • @matty_isthemotto
    @matty_isthemotto 5 місяців тому +24

    That introduction... chefs kiss

  • @LsMaloo
    @LsMaloo 5 місяців тому +2

    First episode I’ve watched since als disappearance. Definitely a different vibe but it’s a good one.

  • @robmanueb.
    @robmanueb. 5 місяців тому +19

    Kev and Al, I miss them both. Can't wait to see it go down the strip and I know Al will be in the picture somewhere.

    • @jaredrule1431
      @jaredrule1431 5 місяців тому +3

      Yep. Would be great to see Al feature in one of the upcoming Kevo build videos.

  • @paulfrost8341
    @paulfrost8341 5 місяців тому +1

    Keep it up Woody, the amount of people willing to help is an indication of how much we all want to see/be a part of your content. :)

  • @lisalouisekeen4191
    @lisalouisekeen4191 5 місяців тому +6

    The oval side exit is chef's kiss. Great choice. Kevo is looking good woody.

  • @brucejohnson6398
    @brucejohnson6398 5 місяців тому +3

    So impressed with your growth in so many ways since taking over. Buy the boy a pair of boots he HAS to wear when in the shop. Will make feel important and part of the shop.

  • @chaplad25
    @chaplad25 5 місяців тому +4

    Props woody, I know you've always been a weapon on the tools but its so good seeing how far you've come (I've been rewatching some of the OG builds this last couple weeks), the student truly has become the master!

  • @TheosEpicVideos
    @TheosEpicVideos 5 місяців тому +19

    Cutting ally on a plasma cutter always produces more slag than mild steel in my experience.
    Having the water bed close to the back of the work piece also reduces slag.
    You can also spray anti-splatter welding spray to the back of the sheet. This can help reduce slag.

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +4

      Thanks for the tips man!

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce 5 місяців тому +2

      Not just the slag, but a proper setup water bath catches a bunch of smoke mist that gets everywhere.
      With the turntable, you know the elecys they can easily slow it down more, you can even put in a dial so you can go whatever you want.

  • @dannyrivas5125
    @dannyrivas5125 5 місяців тому +36

    I would make suggestion but fire extinguisher set up in engine bay as a safety thing so thing goes bad you can do it from inside the car so you don't have to get out of car and do it that it would be faster and less damage to the car

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +9

      Got any suggestions for any systems?

    • @SchrottiJr
      @SchrottiJr 5 місяців тому

      @@theskidfactory OMP and Sparco make FiA approved systems used in GT3 cars, they start at like 600€ for an electrical one and a manual one would be around 300.

    • @adammather224
      @adammather224 5 місяців тому +1

      Firesense fire systems for us in Australia. You can get a system for around $6-700.
      I’ve got one in the drift car, they are good

  • @lukemaloney1170
    @lukemaloney1170 5 місяців тому +24

    Good to see your brother supporting Aussie business using voltex gear, they are great.

    • @25LQW
      @25LQW 5 місяців тому +8

      Woody's brother here. Most of the gear in the shed is voltex. I love their stuff. The service they provide is the best in the industry.

    • @lukemaloney1170
      @lukemaloney1170 5 місяців тому

      @@25LQW so good! Service is great and so is the product. RCBOS are so good and well priced. I went to their “trade show” and was impressed with the up and coming products too, they are always asking for feedback and take it on board when you have a suggestion.

  • @p3ggy80
    @p3ggy80 5 місяців тому +1

    Make sure you have a process or something for always remembering to tighten the steering column back up after you swap the exhaust over.

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому

      Figured I could hold my tongue right and drop it out the bottom without having to touch the steering column! the G45 flange is a smidge smaller than the Raceworks 4" v band clamp!

  • @BloodVengance69
    @BloodVengance69 5 місяців тому +23

    Instead of using plastic for the plasma cutter curtain if you've got some out of date fire blankets hanging around you could hang them up. Just floating ideas 👌

  • @BrendanPerring
    @BrendanPerring 5 місяців тому +1

    I had a really crappy day... and your excellent tunes and positive vibes made me feel a lot better. Thanks Woody 😊

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the positive comment mate! Keep on smiling!

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s 5 місяців тому +24

    A car build so good it gives you a Woody.

    • @paule4204
      @paule4204 5 місяців тому +6

      You comment left me with skid marks

  • @justinpeake1615
    @justinpeake1615 5 місяців тому +8

    I've been waiting so long for this rig to come back

  • @kobicook7972
    @kobicook7972 5 місяців тому +10

    The Shockworks boys are legends, glad to see you got some in a build 👌
    (Been repping them in my daily Liberty the last year and a bit)

  • @brockthornton
    @brockthornton 5 місяців тому +6

    Big thanks to Golebys Parts for supplying a heap of parts for this build 👌🏼 keep up the great work woody. Can’t wait to hear that JZ fire up

  • @rckc779
    @rckc779 5 місяців тому +1

    With your plasma Woody just fiddle with volts & mm/min. Make sure your gas pressures are right, when it's cutting properly the drag lines in your cut should be vertical. Always get a few dags but normally it knocks off pretty easily. Nice work mate 😉👍

  • @VS666
    @VS666 5 місяців тому +33

    Every time I watch your videos my inner monologue becomes Australian for a couple hours 😂

  • @williammccourt7581
    @williammccourt7581 5 місяців тому +3

    Yo, nice idea with the angle iron + punch for strengthening the 90’s. A+ content as usual.

  • @feenyx6394
    @feenyx6394 5 місяців тому +3

    Guess who's back, back again.
    Kevo's back, tell a friend.
    Stoked to see old mate Kev running again!

  • @heyshorrtty7001
    @heyshorrtty7001 5 місяців тому +7

    Hey woody, I know it’s a cheap turntable but try putting in a POT or potentiometer after the switch. Might be able to alter the speed that way

  • @fordyford
    @fordyford 5 місяців тому +1

    Good to see Kevo getting some love.
    I don't know why but "toob" shit me to tears throughout this video 😂😂😂.

  • @64Pete
    @64Pete 5 місяців тому +4

    Nice one Woody, looking forward to seeing kevo rip down the track. Appreciate the content!

  • @stanleyhayward3441
    @stanleyhayward3441 5 місяців тому +1

    Side exit looks excellent Woody, definitely agree with you on the look of it. Also the "rust repair" joke got me good haha...

  • @stevepaterson2617
    @stevepaterson2617 5 місяців тому +2

    Well done Woody love this episode you've reignited my interest in this Chanel

  • @andrewrigg4905
    @andrewrigg4905 5 місяців тому +5

    Welcome back Kevo !!

  • @TheTrailzmp
    @TheTrailzmp 5 місяців тому +2

    Hit the like button before Debussy faded out. Love it. Been loving the woodv factory!

  • @cyclemoto8744
    @cyclemoto8744 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing Woody and wishing all the best to Al. Cheers

  • @aaronlang7064
    @aaronlang7064 5 місяців тому +3

    Love it! Looking forward to seeing this thing running!

  • @jaredrule1431
    @jaredrule1431 5 місяців тому +1

    Yay for Kevo back on the scene!! Been looking forward to this.

  • @Still_Holden_On
    @Still_Holden_On 5 місяців тому

    An awesome tip at 12:54 forming sheet metal bracket reinforcements using angle iron with ground out notches and a cold chisel

  • @xoxo98808
    @xoxo98808 5 місяців тому +4

    Hi Woody, thanks for the Kevo update!

  • @axejuric6279
    @axejuric6279 5 місяців тому

    Kevo would look mint completely painted in Sherbrooke green! Will be wicked when finished 🤘

  • @tobiasjames6949
    @tobiasjames6949 5 місяців тому +1

    Very nice Woody

  • @BeeskneesBen
    @BeeskneesBen 5 місяців тому +1

    Yay Kevo get some love.. still miss the old format, but good on ya Woody for keepin on

  • @jefferyholcombe5189
    @jefferyholcombe5189 5 місяців тому +1

    You can fix the turntable by going to a 1 million ohm resistance potentiometer from maybe a 10,000 ohm resistance potentiometer that is in the pedal now, This would make finer adjustments to the speed in a sense. If the potentiometer goes into a transistor MOSFET for a gate of the power to the motor you could get a better transistor with lower voltage threshold "break through voltage that activates the gate of the transistor"

  • @flowbius
    @flowbius 5 місяців тому +2

    Finaly you have the cool wheels back on the wagon again.....😁🤙

  • @matthewheggs5584
    @matthewheggs5584 5 місяців тому

    Keep going Woody and the team! Great work. Kevo will love you for it and present you with more opportunities!

  • @AdhdJimmy
    @AdhdJimmy 5 місяців тому +4

    The thickness and the materials mean everything with a plasma cutter man.. gotta just find the right combo

  • @MrThuggery
    @MrThuggery 5 місяців тому +3

    That looks incredibly satisfying!

  • @datman_6105
    @datman_6105 5 місяців тому +3

    I think the new side exit exhaust looks way better than the guard exit

  • @timandrew4515
    @timandrew4515 5 місяців тому +2

    Plasma CNC setup tip that I was told and worked for me: Run your plasma at full amps all the time. Control the cut quality with the speed of the CNC. mm/min. Thin material fast speed. Thick material slow speed. Plasma amps stay the same in either case. My settings: plasma 35amps. 1.6mm steel 1000mm/min. 6mm steel 600mm/min.
    The dross on the back knocks off with a tap of the part on concrete. Also, the water table is mostly for fumes, sparks supression is a side benefit. The fumes are hectic carcinogens - defo get a water table or VERY GOOD ventilation.

  • @gumbootrallynz
    @gumbootrallynz 5 місяців тому

    That intro. Fantastic mate. Love your work .

  • @anthonywhelan8373
    @anthonywhelan8373 5 місяців тому +2

    Oh and don’t forget to put in the cross for catching the turbo exhaust wheel at the end of the race pipe

  • @islasdad5775
    @islasdad5775 5 місяців тому

    Probably the most important thing you said in this video.
    Enjoy the Moment!!

  • @aaronwendt-smith5910
    @aaronwendt-smith5910 5 місяців тому +2

    I had a VN with drag pipes. Mine were made in one system with a removable cap, so easy to remove when required rather than changing the whole system

  • @jamespreston2667
    @jamespreston2667 5 місяців тому +3

    Shout out to woodys welding, well done mate!

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks man! I’ve actually been enjoying some time on the tig!

  • @stephenthompson9722
    @stephenthompson9722 5 місяців тому

    Mate so good to see you settling in and continuing TSF. Im not fussed about the live streams but Im loving that you are back to a similar format post Al leaving.

  • @EdwardAhKee
    @EdwardAhKee 5 місяців тому +12

    Bin the unimig torch and pick up a CK worldwide number 17 flex head or flex lock torch from hampdon industrial. Then you can run furick consumables.

    • @uncleputes
      @uncleputes 5 місяців тому

      26 size torch would be better for aluminium, they're good for 200A vs 150A for the size 17s. Either way, CK make the best gear around, can go wrong with em

  • @enduroboi6780
    @enduroboi6780 5 місяців тому +4

    Perfect timing 👌

  • @pcoppleman
    @pcoppleman 5 місяців тому

    Showing off your skills is beneficial we didn't get to see that much before, man.

  • @zacstjernqvist3565
    @zacstjernqvist3565 5 місяців тому +3

    Awesome vid woody!

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому

      Cheers Sterny! Thanks for watching dude ❤

  • @basementrocketry5868
    @basementrocketry5868 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m ashamed to say I’m one of the regular viewers that dropped off after Al left. I should have had more faith in you Woody, I’ve just tuned back in and you are doing a fantastic job. You should be proud of yourself. Time to right my wrongs and catch up on all the great content.

  • @luke_james
    @luke_james 5 місяців тому

    Plasma cutting is just like welding u need the correct tip size, travel speed, amps and air pressure to make it clean for the thicknes of metal u are cutting. Also a really good water separator not only on ur compressor outlet but on the back of the plasma cutter as well. Helps heaps

  • @spacemonkey5896
    @spacemonkey5896 5 місяців тому +37

    I'm not a bot. However I would like to announce my positive reaction to this video and single women in your area would no doubt be eager to meet you

  • @Diazjake
    @Diazjake 5 місяців тому +1

    Tip for the plasma cutter.. Internal holes before the external perimeter 👌🏼

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah I figured that one out straight away 😂

  • @chaseweeks2708
    @chaseweeks2708 5 місяців тому +1

    For the plasma cutter, maybe just get a cheap curved curtain rod and mount it to the rack shelf. Put a heavy duty shower curtain on it and Bob's your uncle. Cheap, easy, effective.

  • @ttv8ra23
    @ttv8ra23 5 місяців тому

    I’m frothing on that side pipe too mate. Beautiful work. And worth the extra effort to put it out under the car rather than out the side. Nice work on the pie cuts.

  • @SirRamone
    @SirRamone 5 місяців тому +4

    KEEN !!! I have a VT my misses named Kevin, Just as Nugget garage released their video on this bloke.

  • @Devastator0
    @Devastator0 5 місяців тому

    Woody, great video and great to see you working on Kevo again. Legit can't wait to see how it pans out mate!! Keep up the great work that you do!!

  • @pinchfamily4x4adventures8
    @pinchfamily4x4adventures8 5 місяців тому

    Yes! Thank you for getting to Kevo🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @anthonywhelan8373
    @anthonywhelan8373 5 місяців тому +2

    With the welding turn table see if your able to wire in a dimmer switch from house lights to slow the speed rate down

  • @mattgraham1983
    @mattgraham1983 5 місяців тому +1

    Yes👍👍👍 that exhaust is mint... looking mint brother 👌

  • @alexfehlberg1065
    @alexfehlberg1065 5 місяців тому

    Awesome vlog. Great to be back to fabrication on 1 project at a time.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 5 місяців тому +1

    Good thing is: if you want to remember what stuff was done to Kevo SOMEBODY did film several episodes on UA-cam... 😁😁🤘🤘

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому

      Haha I've actually re-watched the whole series myself!

  • @Supra_Rankin
    @Supra_Rankin 5 місяців тому

    And just like that im back to watching the channel. Agree with the exhaust change

  • @karlwhite5704
    @karlwhite5704 5 місяців тому

    Great video again mate, looking forward to the next one.

  • @shaneobrien148
    @shaneobrien148 5 місяців тому +6

    Kevo the sicko . Nice 👍

  • @att0987654321
    @att0987654321 5 місяців тому +3

    Looks way better that the guard exit 💪🏻

  • @TARMACULA
    @TARMACULA 5 місяців тому

    Great video Woody! Loving seeing Kevo back on the hoist.

  • @nathanpeachs2704
    @nathanpeachs2704 5 місяців тому +1

    Woody ya legand, love this car, classic como green is epic 🤙 Can't wait to see it run 🤘

  • @gothridercreations
    @gothridercreations 5 місяців тому

    Love the exhaust dude, the effort was worth it 😊

  • @PUNCHARD800ftlb
    @PUNCHARD800ftlb 5 місяців тому +35

    im that guy that says a vr wasnt made in 97

    • @RedmistAU
      @RedmistAU 5 місяців тому +2

      same with me, 97 was the end of the vs/ start of the vt.

    • @Elxmo
      @Elxmo 5 місяців тому +1

      I was about to say the same, I'm certainly not Commy expert but my old VS was a '96, alphanumerics not mathing here.

    • @guy9732
      @guy9732 5 місяців тому +2

      Had a few VR & VS back in day.
      VR 93 - 95.
      VS 95 - 97.
      VS SIII Statesman & Caprice 98 - 99.
      VS SIII Utes 98 - 00.

    • @MrReqel
      @MrReqel 5 місяців тому +1

      My VS was 95. And it was the best car I've ever had. I could beat on it like a red headed stepchild and it came back for more abuse

  • @dylantavcar4869
    @dylantavcar4869 5 місяців тому

    So keen ! Cant wait for more Kevo !!!

  • @kuakkacam
    @kuakkacam 5 місяців тому

    Woody, it might be worth putting a potentiometer on the turn table to allow it down. Your sparky brother could probably assist. It's pretty easy... Might get a bit more use out of it that way.

  • @raddeal1
    @raddeal1 5 місяців тому +8

    Never clicked faster

  • @LatysGarage
    @LatysGarage 5 місяців тому +6

    Yeah Woodster

  • @tomsmith2209
    @tomsmith2209 5 місяців тому +1

    It's good that you've got mates that will come over to work on and hold your pipe. Most mates won't do that.

  • @cutters74
    @cutters74 5 місяців тому +1

    Great vlog Woody, nice bit of tig work too ❤

  • @debarra136
    @debarra136 5 місяців тому

    Those wheels look class on the Crown Woody. 🤘😃🤘

  • @bendbrothers5178
    @bendbrothers5178 5 місяців тому +1

    Unreal mate! Stoked I could help out 💪🏽

  • @mattrogan3724
    @mattrogan3724 5 місяців тому

    Awesome episode mate and great fab work 👌

  • @Vaino_Hotti
    @Vaino_Hotti 5 місяців тому

    All the pretty bits under the car and the chassis is rusty and grubby, feels somehow very familiar 😆
    You did a really nice job with the brake lines!

  • @lewdog9647
    @lewdog9647 5 місяців тому +1

    If you're making big batches of parts on the arc droid and need to remove the slag, you could use a cement mixer with some sand blasting grit in it to stir up the parts and clean them up. I seent it on the tick tocks.

    • @theskidfactory
      @theskidfactory  5 місяців тому

      Great idea but not going to be doing big batches, just a few brackets here and there

  • @danmurphy5660
    @danmurphy5660 5 місяців тому

    Those rust repairs are top notch.

  • @benrozema8007
    @benrozema8007 5 місяців тому

    Yo woody something to remember when learning something new is it may take you an hour to learn now but will save you way more in the long run once you know what your doing.
    Think of it like you spend all your time with a hacksaw because you didn't want to waste time learning to use a grinder.

  • @wurly1
    @wurly1 5 місяців тому

    Great to see progress on Kevo again and really impressive work - he's come a long way and going to look properly smart when done! 😂 On Kevo wanting you inside him 😂
    With the downpipe being such a tight squeeze past the steering column etc. will that be getting heat wrapped, or not needed?
    Workshop is coming along nicely, too.

  • @itsgrimace
    @itsgrimace 5 місяців тому

    Leveling up with the fab work woody 💪

  • @DownhillNZ1
    @DownhillNZ1 5 місяців тому

    Furick conversion if the welder allows it. They make ceramics which take a hiding, have been using since they came out. Ditch the pulse and drop the filler wire size and let the argon do the best work it does. Saves having burnt stainless!
    Love ya work team!

  • @lobezyracing5154
    @lobezyracing5154 5 місяців тому

    So keen to see this weapon rolling! Kevo is gonna be sicko!

  • @michaelbeattie6953
    @michaelbeattie6953 5 місяців тому

    Sick as woody. Great to see kevo back!

  • @19thstep
    @19thstep 5 місяців тому

    Starting to get some gear in the shed woody. Its all pretty impressive. A Larry Perkins or HRT themed livery could be pretty cool.

  • @justinbartle88
    @justinbartle88 5 місяців тому

    Completely agree with getting rid of the guard exit - you should start getting more familiar with wiring, the more you do it the better you’ll get

  • @nikolaybaldzhiev9623
    @nikolaybaldzhiev9623 5 місяців тому

    Greetings from Bulgaria Woodie big fan to all the content and the way you're doing it with your mates it would be very spiritual car.

  • @user-kd2lg4od1c
    @user-kd2lg4od1c 5 місяців тому

    Nice work Woody!

  • @FuManchu5ltr
    @FuManchu5ltr 5 місяців тому +4

    There’s two different CarBuilders TXT I think? Theres one with catalyst/hardener and one without? Have I got that right? I’d confidently say it would be the first UA-cam video featuring it other than the short CarBuilders video on it. I’m keen to use it on my project, so looking forward to see you use it on Kev-o.
    Great work Woody.