The F-Rod Is Born! '31 Model A Drag Racer | Roadkill Garage | Motor Trend

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2021
  • Freiburger and Dulcich set off on an epic quest to build the F-Rod, a 1931 Model A. With a naturally aspirated 572 big-block Chevy v8, this machine is built for the drag strip. But can they make it run?
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  • @romuluscreative
    @romuluscreative 8 місяців тому +21

    I love your 5 window Millner fiberglass hot rod!

  • @ForeverDownByLaw
    @ForeverDownByLaw 2 роки тому +91

    There's nothing "old man" about that hot rod. These rods were old when I came of age (80's), but were always and will always be cool.

    • @barneymiller7894
      @barneymiller7894 2 роки тому +9

      Exactly, I'm 29 and saving every penny for a model A or a 32 three window!

    • @ForeverDownByLaw
      @ForeverDownByLaw 2 роки тому +5

      @@barneymiller7894 Good luck and I hope you get one. Timeless classic.

    • @barneymiller7894
      @barneymiller7894 2 роки тому +1

      @@ForeverDownByLaw Thanks 👍

    • @uppastdawn7627
      @uppastdawn7627 2 роки тому +1

      Street rod? That looks all hot rod to me.

    • @coryhall561
      @coryhall561 2 роки тому

      I’m 35 and couldn’t agree more. I personally lean more towards rally/drifting and this is one seriously badass hot rod!!

  • @akallio9000
    @akallio9000 Рік тому +6

    Fun fact: If a car can do the quarter mile in 9 seconds or less, you could drop a cannonball from 1/4 mile high above the finish line and drop it when the car left the starting line, and the car would beat the cannonball to the quarter mile.

    • @CS_247
      @CS_247 Місяць тому

      😂 " AND NOW FOR TODAY'S USELESS PIECE OF INFORMATION!"
      Just kidding, it's a fun fact.

  • @gregbrenneman5068
    @gregbrenneman5068 2 роки тому +54

    I can tell simply by your wiring you've been planning this a long time. Beautiful, intelligent build. Awesome results. Can't wait for the evolution of farkles, finish and paint.

  • @saleen122
    @saleen122 2 роки тому +12

    I’m so glad that they’re doing these recaps of episodes/builds on UA-cam again.

  • @ESchachte78
    @ESchachte78 2 роки тому +15

    The F-Rod is the coolest and most well done project car on Motor Trend. The parts chosen and the attention to detail is absolutely perfect, (anyone attempting to wire a car should watch how this car was wired).
    Freiberger really is a genius when it comes to preserving and respecting automotive history, choosing the right parts for the build, and a vision for what the final car should look like to just be cool and fast.

  • @michaelzimmerman9221
    @michaelzimmerman9221 6 місяців тому +2

    Hands down the best content on TV or YT! It’s always informative and entertaining and helpful! Most of all, it’s awesome!

  • @ytwhite5930
    @ytwhite5930 2 роки тому +17

    David,your triple-shutoff-thru a relay-main shut off is pure genius...Awesome!!!

    • @jeremypike9153
      @jeremypike9153 2 роки тому +7

      It is nice to have the push button on the firewall behind the motor like that too. The triple shut-off switch setup will keep thieves away as well.

  • @greghiggins9635
    @greghiggins9635 2 роки тому +2

    Way To Go GRANDPA

  • @staceysg7259
    @staceysg7259 2 роки тому +18

    The wiring segment was great! Very informative and it's the only the 2nd time I've seen someone wire up the battery disc switch with relays that way.

  • @jamesmartin3533
    @jamesmartin3533 Рік тому +2

    5:95, that's great guys!

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 2 роки тому +4

    I love it. It has actual tires, it's carbureted, and it's beautiful. Of course I'm an old guy at 63. But this is a car I would love to have.

  • @kevinsazo31
    @kevinsazo31 2 роки тому +20

    I’m so glad you guys are back roadkill makes me feel like I came home from school on a rainy day and had hot cocoa

  • @McVerne
    @McVerne 2 роки тому +130

    Ah, this reminds me how much I loved Roadkill Garage when I could watch it in Germany! Bring back at least your originals, I´m happy to pay the same as before! Don´t you guys like to earn money? Or did the discovery channel put you in some scammy contract? It is incredibly frustrating to be honest...

    • @bobroberts2371
      @bobroberts2371 2 роки тому +5

      The HR on demand press release stated that laws changed and they were shutting off out of US / Canada subscriptions. A non HR related channel located in a Euro country stated that they have to pay taxes to the US and their country of origin for any YT profits. I'm betting this applies to non YT content too and might be why HR shut off out of US / Canada subscriptions.

    • @McVerne
      @McVerne 2 роки тому +10

      @@bobroberts2371 Interesting - but if that would generally apply to US made content, YT or not, there wouldn´t be any US shows availlable over here anymore...but from streaming services, normal TV networks to Payperview there is tons of US content availlable and they are still able to make some good profit out of it.
      That change of law would most certainly apply to them as well.
      I get that some networks in Europe own the rights to some of the additionary content they offered but that shouldn´t affect their original productions.
      I have to look into that whole tax thing...if it is affecting US content that hard, I wonder why MT on demand is seeming to be about the only platform having those kind of issues with bringing their content to Europe.

    • @brendanbarber5865
      @brendanbarber5865 2 роки тому +8

      Also when I could watch it in Australia!

    • @samcarver2204
      @samcarver2204 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly this

    • @chrismcconnell4336
      @chrismcconnell4336 2 роки тому +3

      Well said! Absolutely annoyed to have lost access from UK, and have it replaced with the poor Discovery option.....least I get Discovery free from mobile supplier but it is months behind

  • @WatchmakerErik
    @WatchmakerErik Рік тому +2

    that toolbox mounting system was worth watching the entire video. I need to rig up something sim'lar on my Jeep.

  • @madeiniceland7459
    @madeiniceland7459 2 роки тому +66

    Thank you guys for kicking my out of the motor trend world, After 10 years of supporting you and waiting for every episode.

    • @Fileguru
      @Fileguru 2 роки тому +8

      THIS! Makes me so angry. Many many years at following motortrend and roadkill and many other shows now cant see anything even with paying money... Yeah nice.

    • @madeiniceland7459
      @madeiniceland7459 2 роки тому +2

      @@Fileguru i agree!

    • @madeiniceland7459
      @madeiniceland7459 2 роки тому +7

      @@greghaa that Doesnt make me Any less offended or pissed off, its the principal, it’s fkn rude

    • @greghaa
      @greghaa 2 роки тому +3

      @@madeiniceland7459 I hear you. I get it. No doubt this is about the $. It always is.

    • @madeiniceland7459
      @madeiniceland7459 2 роки тому +2

      @@greghaa i agree, its most likely some money and legal stuff there dealing with, it might be fixed when the lawyers figure it out:)

  • @TheEZGZ
    @TheEZGZ Рік тому +2

    Finally! A period correct Old School Hot Rod with modern technology. I don't even care that it's powered by a Chevy. I'd love to see this thing win it's class on the power tour.

  • @crystalk3533
    @crystalk3533 2 роки тому +6

    This is so far the best video I've ever seen on moder trend

    • @barrysnell6775
      @barrysnell6775 2 роки тому

      Really? Yet another Ford with a Chevy engine is the best video you've ever seen on Motor Trend? Really?!

  • @alanbarron6758
    @alanbarron6758 10 місяців тому +1

    DIGGIN THE 31 FORD DAVID F my favorite!

  • @alexanderwatts8274
    @alexanderwatts8274 Рік тому +2

    Not happy that I’ve paid a subscription in Australia and can’t keep watching new episodes of my favourite show……. The old episodes never get old but when you know every next word davo is gonna say it starts to get to your head 😂😂 it would be nice if we could view it in aus

  • @harrymananus5380
    @harrymananus5380 2 роки тому +1

    Dulcich is the real hero of almost all these builds.

  • @jeremycorey5573
    @jeremycorey5573 Рік тому +4

    The planning and thought process on the wiring is mind blowing to say the least

  • @threadtapwhisperer5136
    @threadtapwhisperer5136 2 роки тому +2

    Also, yooooo that snarly howl when you stab the throttle, beautiful music to my ears.

  • @chandlerlofton6536
    @chandlerlofton6536 2 роки тому +3

    I think you have mastered the art of hot rodding. What a cool build

  • @conover1978
    @conover1978 2 роки тому +2

    I’m building a 32 Chevy coupe 5 window. I really love the way you did the wiring and I’m thinking I wanna do the wiring the same way. And the way everything in the trunk looks great I wanna do the same. And the toolbox is genius. Loved the video. I’m always looking for anything and info on ways to go one this car just because it’s a full build. Thx for a great video. Keep up the great work.

  • @oneshotpete6.591
    @oneshotpete6.591 2 роки тому +1

    in my opinion this is the coolest build on roadkill !!!

    • @oneshotpete6.591
      @oneshotpete6.591 2 роки тому

      who ever built it , it’s a cool model A , kind of reminiscent to the hot rods of yesteryear … and agree on the latter

  • @harrysatin5110
    @harrysatin5110 2 роки тому +1

    Followed Sam’s work on the car, really Awesome, as well as Dulcich. Great content as usual. Thank you

  • @USARAY1947
    @USARAY1947 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite hot rod, a Model A coupe with a '32 grill shell. Gotta love it.

  • @richardoliver1303
    @richardoliver1303 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Build

  • @davidpeterson943
    @davidpeterson943 2 роки тому +3

    Henry Ford is going to come back from the grave to haunt you for the engine you put in there. Awesome car and episode.

    • @harrisonmauldin5090
      @harrisonmauldin5090 2 роки тому

      yea i kind of wish they stuck with ford for the motor, like a 460 or something, but oh well its still a snazzy rig either way

  • @MadmanJnr
    @MadmanJnr 2 роки тому +5

    That intake hat looks mint. What an awesome unit!!!

  • @nashratify
    @nashratify 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome set up, add a solenoid shift button that is triggered by a msd box to shift to second. It's a nice. It would let you keep both hands on the wheel during your pulls

  • @surfer5352
    @surfer5352 2 місяці тому

    Sorry about your back David! I remember seeing you jump that wagon and thinking "Thats gonna leave a mark"

  • @ThePeopleVerse
    @ThePeopleVerse Рік тому +1

    One if the better episodes yet.
    Nice ! !!!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE IT!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

  • @charleywaffles6366
    @charleywaffles6366 2 роки тому +1

    Very Very Cool!!! That is a badass car and my favorite of all the roadkill and roadkill garage vehicles. Congratulations on your achievement!

    • @wrongwayroger2519
      @wrongwayroger2519 7 місяців тому +1

      Ya'll realize this car and Finnegan's Blashemi are gonna race ??? Don't know when or where but heard Mike say it on his channel(ytube) when talkin bout his 1100HP Hemi build !!! Just a heads up !!!

    • @charleywaffles6366
      @charleywaffles6366 7 місяців тому +1

      @@wrongwayroger2519 I heard that from the same place. And I’m looking forward to seeing it!

  • @xciteful
    @xciteful Місяць тому

    These guys are geniuses at what they do.

  • @timothyboles6457
    @timothyboles6457 2 роки тому +4

    Great little car. I want to do something like that to run in the low 10s and learn to drag race!

  • @flatheadronsgarage7345
    @flatheadronsgarage7345 2 роки тому +24

    Sweeeeeeeeeeet, only needs a Ford mill but she’s sweet. Really like the tool box mount, I’m going to use this idea in my 29 Coupe. Thanks for doing a real hot rod. Here’s to you David 🍻🍻👍👍👍

    • @ChristopherHallett
      @ChristopherHallett 2 роки тому +2

      Why put a Ford motor in it?

    • @Wanous-hv7zo
      @Wanous-hv7zo 2 роки тому +1

      He wants to go fast junk ford engines can’t do that

    • @CoyoteFTW
      @CoyoteFTW 2 роки тому +2

      @@Wanous-hv7zo - you mean you need a complete aftermarket engine to run what a stock coyote would I think the trash here is garbage motors

    • @barrysnell6775
      @barrysnell6775 2 роки тому +2

      @@Wanous-hv7zo People who stick Chevy engines in everything are cancer in the hot rodding world. They're lazy, boring, and uncreative. They're the sort of people who painted by numbers as a kid and now believe lizard people are real as adults.

    • @beardedforlife3740
      @beardedforlife3740 2 роки тому

      @@barrysnell6775 do you not understand why people do that? Chevy engines make reliable power for less money. That is purely it

  • @keithsayer8058
    @keithsayer8058 Рік тому

    One of my favorite episodes 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @douglaspell3764
    @douglaspell3764 2 роки тому +1

    I Love it! Can`t wait to see more of it!

    • @wrongwayroger2519
      @wrongwayroger2519 7 місяців тому

      Finnegan's Blashemi are gonna race Frieburgers 31 Ford !!! Kinda like Milner and ......

  • @mamaleighcase1569
    @mamaleighcase1569 2 роки тому

    I Love You Guys!!! Iʻve been watching Roadkill for quite some timenow. Amazing!!!
    With A Lot of Aloha,
    Mama

  • @damhall9300
    @damhall9300 2 роки тому +2

    BEST DAY AT WORK EVER ; ))

  • @Mark-nu5vg
    @Mark-nu5vg 2 роки тому

    Nice set up guys plain and simple,

  • @gunnererickson4567
    @gunnererickson4567 2 роки тому

    Nice rod Frieburger. Perfect simplicity.

  • @HighTroop
    @HighTroop 2 роки тому +1

    Man I really would love to watch it here in Austria still...great content

  • @HoTrOds0are0ForEver
    @HoTrOds0are0ForEver 2 роки тому +2

    I can't wait till we see some episodes in drag week or some drag racing with mike and blasphemi. Love the coupe Dave i enjoyed this video now gonna watch the episode on motor trend

  • @greentorana
    @greentorana 2 роки тому

    Awesome car, has to be one of my favourite Road Kill cars.....

  • @thomaslewis7883
    @thomaslewis7883 2 роки тому +1

    The 31/32 build on the MT channel is a good primer for anyone thinking about putting a lot of power in a vintage car. The 5.00 bucks a month is a super deal.

  • @emilianocruz11
    @emilianocruz11 2 роки тому +5

    We need top 10 funny moments of roadkill garage

  • @daviddennison4201
    @daviddennison4201 2 роки тому

    Beautiful awesome car I can appreciate everything about it

  • @Frankinsteinguitar
    @Frankinsteinguitar 2 роки тому +1

    Freiburger, I am sooooooo jealous! Who has more fun than you and Steve?

  • @scotthendrickson9693
    @scotthendrickson9693 2 роки тому

    Awesome ford friberger keep up the awesome work keep it shiny side up and greasy side down

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer 2 роки тому

    Oh, that thing is nasty. Nice to see a full episode on youtube.

  • @georgekerr8804
    @georgekerr8804 2 роки тому

    Very cool. I like the car, engine and video. Most excellent.

  • @captjim007
    @captjim007 2 роки тому +1

    I can relate to the blown out discs. I blew out three discs yanking up by the ports a pair of Boss 351 heads. The discs sounded like popping giant knuckles when they blew out.

    • @pl7868
      @pl7868 2 роки тому

      yep hurts don't it

  • @garys6089
    @garys6089 Рік тому

    man oh man that car is like my DREAM CAR love it Freiburger

  • @toddclark332
    @toddclark332 2 роки тому

    This is the best of what you call the best badasses ever was

  • @oldrlh
    @oldrlh 2 роки тому

    Great show, such a pity that we here in Australia can't get any of the shows from motortrend anymore. We did a submarines deal why no roadkill.

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra558 Рік тому

    Ah yes.... bulkhead fittings. I'm a BIIIG bulkhead fitting guy. Absolutely love the way they accomplish 3 things at once. I use dash 10 to pass my entire wiring harness through the firewall as well. I use them for my throttle cable, everything. I love the uniformity. I bent up an aluminum box that covers them all and creates a really clean look. Rivnuts hold it to the firewall. That box also holds my catch can.

  • @Tig572
    @Tig572 Рік тому

    My favourite episode, I'm a muscle car guy by heart but this thing is waayyy cool ( and waayy lighter than my Challenger 😁 ) I want one !!

  • @arkangelnorthman
    @arkangelnorthman 2 роки тому

    Inspiration for me!!!! Thanks!!

  • @adamjam2
    @adamjam2 Рік тому

    This is so freaking awesome!!!

  • @plexidust5101
    @plexidust5101 Рік тому

    One of my favorite cars boys. I was suprised at the flip flops on the first test run, until I realised , thats what I do ! She's a runner with a Dulcich tune for sure.

  • @mikescott3641
    @mikescott3641 2 роки тому

    Nice! Happy for ya D..

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 2 роки тому

    Man can't wait to see this car finished and running

  • @harleyrobertson73
    @harleyrobertson73 2 роки тому +14

    Hey Motortrend when we gonna see more roadkill and other motortrend shows on discovery plus? You do know you have a fanbase outside the USA right? Need more effort here

    • @m.andre-l.5970
      @m.andre-l.5970 2 роки тому +1

      I watch it on motortrend on demand in Canada... Wait and get a deal on Christmas for 2$/month....

    • @jbro507
      @jbro507 2 роки тому

      Even if you don’t wait for a deal it’s only $45/year. That’s less than 2 tickets to a movie + popcorn. And with the subscription you get TONS of other auto content.

    • @harleyrobertson73
      @harleyrobertson73 2 роки тому +2

      @@m.andre-l.5970 You're still in the allowable zone, no Motortrend for anyone in Europe and Asia etc that isn't north/south/central America and Canada

    • @harleyrobertson73
      @harleyrobertson73 2 роки тому +3

      @@jbro507 that's why Motortrend is so brilliant and the only shows I watch is car shows and being in England watching old American junk goin fast was amazing but then Motortrend screws us because politics

    • @student1979oct
      @student1979oct 2 роки тому

      @@harleyrobertson73 Probably need to get a VPN, pick a location and watch what you want.

  • @avelardoontiverosiii5364
    @avelardoontiverosiii5364 2 роки тому

    So awesome It made my eyes water 🥺

  • @phill9238
    @phill9238 2 роки тому

    It’s like watching the Mona Lisa be painted a true piece of beauty.

  • @RodFitzpatrick
    @RodFitzpatrick 2 роки тому

    That's pretty cool man !

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 Рік тому

    That's a great car David!!!

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 2 роки тому

    Love this video of the Model A , love to see this channel just too long before the next videos ????

  • @tommycollier9172
    @tommycollier9172 2 роки тому

    Best build so far

  • @baconsarny-geddon8298
    @baconsarny-geddon8298 2 роки тому

    Nice car!!
    I love those 1932, five-window, Millner coupes!!!
    (don't @ me. I see the visor. I know it's a Model A)

  • @user-kf2yr2ux8y
    @user-kf2yr2ux8y 2 місяці тому

    😂 you built a great car this time. You are amazing 💘💘

  • @scottshanklin5533
    @scottshanklin5533 2 роки тому

    Hey there you two are great , been watching you for a long time . An what you two ( dolsceh and you Frybuger. Sorry if I miss spelling Steve name ) do is something else . I know that I'm impressed with what you guys make happen

  • @afterhourshotrods6882
    @afterhourshotrods6882 Рік тому

    I'm guessing the F in F-Rod is for Freiburger? Anyway it's a nice Hotrod!!! I love that you did something that's all naturally aspirated. FYI & Safety tip for ya, Freiburger Never grind Aluminum on a grinding wheel the soft Aluminum will clog the wheel and it can Explode!!! Now they do make a grinding wheel just for Aluminum but I couldn't really tell if that one you were using was one so be Careful and use PPE Too. Cheers.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!

  • @jeffebinger1218
    @jeffebinger1218 2 роки тому

    one of if not the best engineered hot rod.

  • @dazzleyd
    @dazzleyd 2 роки тому

    That look freezing awesome

  • @kentuckyfriedjoe7370
    @kentuckyfriedjoe7370 2 роки тому +5

    The tool box is one of the most ingenious things I’ve ever seen. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @dwightbrown2808
    @dwightbrown2808 Рік тому

    Love the F-Rod!

  • @fredkaminski6138
    @fredkaminski6138 2 роки тому

    45 degrees it's so cold! Freezing! Must be California!

  • @SouthernRodsandClassics
    @SouthernRodsandClassics Рік тому

    you guys are beasts. 45 degrees with shorts on

  • @Handlehandlebars
    @Handlehandlebars 2 роки тому

    Remote crank button...freaking awsome

  • @user-ot4rw1yg2c
    @user-ot4rw1yg2c 7 місяців тому

    Great build. I was hoping to rewatch the segment about the fuse panel, but it looks like it was edited out. Hoping to learn the brand of the panel you used. I need it for my build. Thank you.

  • @chager6013
    @chager6013 Рік тому

    I helped my friend put a 30 model A Ford together it had a 350 with a blower and 500 shot of nitrous he bent the rear end in a u-shape getting on it at the drag strip we used to cruise the shopping center in it!

  • @ex-engineer6657
    @ex-engineer6657 2 роки тому

    THIS is not what I think of as "Roadkill", definetly not the regular shenanegans and unsafe rigs. Excellence!

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Рік тому

      Ya , Plus it's expensive and won't be comfortable to drive very far. To Drags and back home , maybe. You only live once.

  • @back40projectprogress65
    @back40projectprogress65 2 роки тому

    Cool build

  • @rockeroller
    @rockeroller 2 роки тому

    Good job!

  • @leslieharding7514
    @leslieharding7514 2 роки тому

    Now that is cool 🤘

  • @RestorationObsession
    @RestorationObsession 2 роки тому +1

    Hella-sweet!!!!

  • @yvanpedron5255
    @yvanpedron5255 2 роки тому

    Excellent.

  • @xn0gaming
    @xn0gaming 2 роки тому +2

    "Its freezing" *both old men run around in shorts"

  • @springfield4522
    @springfield4522 2 роки тому

    Cool ride.

  • @killkill647
    @killkill647 Рік тому

    That’s a neat Milner 5 window Chevy

  • @olecranonrebellion9976
    @olecranonrebellion9976 Рік тому

    Nice one ma man.

  • @backyardbuilttrucks1
    @backyardbuilttrucks1 2 роки тому

    I got the same pan on my TH400 $1096.00 but the help but I run a fluid cooler with a fan as well.

  • @lanehoward4466
    @lanehoward4466 2 роки тому

    Nice first pass 👍

  • @keithfilkins2043
    @keithfilkins2043 2 роки тому

    Awesome!!!!!