TMU Ep. 3: Rebuilding a Mystery Hot Rod Motor with Drag Racing Legends

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  • Опубліковано 14 січ 2025

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  • @HotRodHoarder
    @HotRodHoarder 2 роки тому +13

    Wow, pretty intense stuff! Carolyn's commentary and her box of drag racing treasures are priceless.

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому +3

      When my wife saw this episode and Carolyn's part, she said, "She still loves him..." AMAZING...

  • @Tikicar
    @Tikicar 2 роки тому +10

    Every episode gets better. Thanks Dan

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Scott--I know you're a hard one to impress, so now we gotta outdo ourselves on the next one!

  • @AndyGeesGarage
    @AndyGeesGarage 2 роки тому +4

    This series is fantastic

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 2 роки тому +5

    It took me 4 hours, but I finally watched the whole video, while fishing wires in an attic in a cement block condo in Florida. But well worth, beautiful video, please keep it up, love it love it LOVE IT!!!

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому

      Glad we could be there with you on that project, Corvair!!

    • @jakespeed63
      @jakespeed63 2 роки тому

      Too funny… I’m in Orlando at work watching it while fixing city vehicles

  • @Pablo-fj8rv
    @Pablo-fj8rv 2 роки тому +5

    As this story unfolds it keeps me wanting more. Keep it up!

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому

      We just took a short nap and we're back on the next episode production!

  • @jakespeed63
    @jakespeed63 2 роки тому +12

    Holy Shit this is good
    Cried like a little school girl during that interview with Denny’s widow
    Thanks for sharing this with the world 🌎
    You and that motor rock!
    Fantastic editing job

    • @kylesedgley7530
      @kylesedgley7530 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @j.lincoln5078
      @j.lincoln5078 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, Jake...same thing happened to me, and that kinda thing just never happens.

  • @mjfromla
    @mjfromla 2 роки тому +3

    The traffic backup was hilarious!!!

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому

      Hey, good thing that trailer is so easy to back-up---gotta thread that needle down Brendan's driveway!

  • @tgdojo
    @tgdojo 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing story-telling coupled with great follow up questions. Well done.

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому +1

      Appreciate that, Morgan--the whole idea is to unlock these amazing stories and share 'em...more to come!

  • @pregrid
    @pregrid 2 роки тому +4

    Wow, crazy good shit right there. Growing up in Fremont and going to the drags every chance I got this brings back a lot of memories. And this build is crazy good as well. Looking forward to more.

  • @davidryan573
    @davidryan573 Рік тому +1

    Wow what a story, I just love the old racing stories and pictures. I remember being a little kid and watching Uncle race stock cars in the early 70’s, the early 60’s Ford Truck pulling the’55 Chevy stock car, thanks.

  • @larrythomas3624
    @larrythomas3624 Рік тому +1

    So, I’ve gotten like a lot of others where I have about a 3 minute attention span for UA-cam videos. These are the exception! I could watch these all night! Great stuff!

  • @2007cannonball
    @2007cannonball 2 роки тому +4

    What an amazing story and video!! Great job by all involved. Seeing her open that box and bring out that shirt was mind blowing!

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому +3

      Imagine being there when she opened it! Like a cardboard treasure chest with old tape on it...

    • @paintslinger16
      @paintslinger16 Рік тому +1

      @@danielstoner2843 you have a unique ability to tell a very compelling story, been diving into this (your build)the last couple days, and the shifters stories, glad this gem popped up

  • @ryanlargo921
    @ryanlargo921 Рік тому +1

    This felt like a Stacey Peralta film for real hot rods and motoheads! Real deal story telling of a golden era that is cherished by some, misunderstood by most and coveted by all. This whole series does. This was great! Thanks!

  • @chuggie2
    @chuggie2 2 роки тому +2

    great history

  • @joshuabrunet9923
    @joshuabrunet9923 2 роки тому +4

    Subscribed for more great stories. Thank you

  • @delas7389
    @delas7389 Рік тому +1

    Great story, there is definitely a lot emotions around that motor. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MatthewLeland
    @MatthewLeland 2 роки тому +8

    Hope you all enjoy it, couldn't be happier to help create killer content like this!!

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому +1

      Aw, c'mon, Matt--who you foolin? You could be happier!

    • @kylesedgley7530
      @kylesedgley7530 2 роки тому +1

      @@danielstoner2843 you haven’t seen him at Disneyland, have you?

  • @martyW347
    @martyW347 2 роки тому +2

    Wow wow wow, so kool Dan, thank you for sharing this and please keep them coming🙏🙏🙏

  • @IronheadGarage
    @IronheadGarage 2 роки тому +2

    Great video looking forward to more.
    Thanks for sharing👍

  • @Chris.from.1950
    @Chris.from.1950 Рік тому

    Oh. My. This is some deep water. So far beyond the mass of motorsport video and movies. Thank. ❤

  • @jeremynelson9670
    @jeremynelson9670 Рік тому

    Please keep these videos coming!
    The car world needs this!!

  • @cmintsurfer
    @cmintsurfer Рік тому

    Okay, that was rough at the end. It's awesome that you documented the first-hand memories of the remaining Organ Grinders and Carolyn Wailin. Great work Dan and Crew!

  • @V8Deuce
    @V8Deuce 2 роки тому +2

    Keep up the great work, Dan.

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому

      Thanks, frank--working on the next episode as we speak...NO PRESSURE, right?!?!

  • @steveengelking7998
    @steveengelking7998 Рік тому

    Love this video series. Also, love the Ford Camper Special, very cool.

  • @chriscamaro555
    @chriscamaro555 Рік тому

    Great 👍 story. Love to see one on Dave T

  • @Crazy-Constructions
    @Crazy-Constructions 2 роки тому +2

    I like hotrods, but there is no place in my garage, so I built one for my living room in scale 2:3 with a Jukebox functionality 😅

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 2 роки тому +3

    2nd view... From Delray Florida, working vacation. Beats the snow in Plattsburgh

    • @hemmingsmotornews
      @hemmingsmotornews  2 роки тому

      Nothing warms our black little hearts like a great drag racing story, amiright?

    • @paintslinger16
      @paintslinger16 Рік тому

      NY? I am in Watertown

  • @CORVAIRWILD
    @CORVAIRWILD 2 роки тому +3

    I'm going to send this to NICKS Garage, at Indy Auto in LavaL Montreal Quebec, he also builds his share of HEMIs, both first and second gen

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 2 роки тому

      This is a rare one, CW--let us know what Nick thinks!

    • @CORVAIRWILD
      @CORVAIRWILD 2 роки тому +1

      @@danielstoner2843 look up NICKS GARAGE on Ytube. I've been there a few times. Once with my '63 Biscayne 409-425 (clone) was MOPAR Heaven!

  • @dirtydonnyart
    @dirtydonnyart Рік тому

    Love the show man!

  • @knutbkristiansen
    @knutbkristiansen Рік тому

    Awesome episode

  • @swamppy4880
    @swamppy4880 11 місяців тому

    The Hero's and Pioneer's of the sport are truly ahead of their time. Looking death in the face every weekend.😢

  • @calvincooley1074
    @calvincooley1074 Рік тому

    2nd ep
    Awesome. Hits ya

  • @davidkosach3095
    @davidkosach3095 Рік тому

    Wow how long and how many cars did you guys hold up and block trying to get that trailer backed in ??!! 😂 Also, not trying to scare anyone, but when Queenie here was sitting alone outside around the 20:00 minute mark, look around your backyard !! I have photos of 👻 spooky shadows too all behind you watching. They seem to be only looking at you and the cameraman, I did take some pictures of them to show you and/or the world 🌎….

  • @akbo47
    @akbo47 Рік тому

    At 20:19 the fellow in sunglasses laughing with Denny was the track photographer and connected with the Gotelli dragster Rudy Perez. Rudy said between races Denny would watch the christmas tree counting and timing the lights which is why he was so quick. He kept clicking away as his shoot didn't open and he ran off the end of the track. He told me that Denny ran off the track and the front wheels stuck in the creek bank flipping the car up and slamming it down on top of Denny breaking his neck. That day Rudy walked away from drag racing.

  • @sublime929
    @sublime929 Рік тому +2

    I just can't figure out why you didn't get Gotelli to rebuild the engine, you had him inspect it, he's still around and building engines. Maybe because you're building it to street drive and he builds race engines?

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 Рік тому +2

      That was a big part of it: he and John didn't see the T as a practical carrying case for that motor - and I totally understand and respect that. And, in the end, it won't be really a street motor, as much as it'll be a light-to-light motor!

    • @sublime929
      @sublime929 Рік тому +1

      @@danielstoner2843 ah ok. Thanks for clearing that up. That's too bad really, and a bit surprising.

    • @danielstoner2843
      @danielstoner2843 Рік тому +1

      @@sublime929 I think the other thing, that nobody wants to talk about, is that Denny Miliani's death back in '65 still hurts. It's amazing to me, but every time I've tried to talk to the guys who were there and were friends with Denny, I come up against brick walls. At worst, they refuse to talk to me at all and they'd literally destroy their photos and memorabilia of Denny before they'd share it with me. Now, on the other hand, I have to respect them for that: Denny must've been one hell of a bright light and one of those rare personalities ripped away from his friends and loved ones way before his time. I know what that feels like and I wouldn't feel good about such a special person's death being exploited. That's pretty fkn heavy, but I think there was a little bit of that when it came to this motor, too...

  • @robertscott6277
    @robertscott6277 Рік тому

    I need some more episodes!!

  • @fredflintstoner596
    @fredflintstoner596 2 роки тому +1

    Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !"
    Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam."
    Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!"
    Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..."
    Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!"
    Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky."
    Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction."
    Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?

  • @larrydavis1648
    @larrydavis1648 Рік тому

    This is Soo Bitchin,I’m so glad I stumbled across this series,please continue! I am really good friends with Mike Smith,owner of California Hot Rods, we are building my 30 ford Tudor sedan right now!

  • @markhale8084
    @markhale8084 Рік тому

    Seems like this engine should go to a museum as is and not modified for pedestrian street use.

  • @johnmorello1164
    @johnmorello1164 4 місяці тому

    I was at HMB the day of the crash and watched the Gotelli team drive past Linda Mar with the back half of the car in the shop pick up, sad day.

  • @tertessa
    @tertessa Рік тому

    Love the Dad..........
    she such a beautiful Lady...

  • @mickykent8740
    @mickykent8740 10 місяців тому

    Wheres the rest of the story? Is the car finished?

  • @salvadorsierra8224
    @salvadorsierra8224 Рік тому

    USA...the best country...XX century...drag racing,hotrods... wonderful world beautiful Life 🇺🇲🤩🇺🇲😁👍...magical days...hotroding purely american activity.salute wonderland..

  • @bighoudini6130
    @bighoudini6130 Рік тому +1

    First time I saw the shifters was at a gasoline station around the corner from six flags magic moutain in 1997 They rolled up tree cars when they came out of the cars they where dressed like greasers they where wearing converse shoes and had a pack of sigarettes rolled up in their sleeve .it blew me away from that point till now I am still a greaser. Had friends that became greasers but it was just a fad .now I run into them from time to time but they look like pretty boys with tattoos. They ask me hey you still doing that thing? I reply for ever!!!!

  • @jerrypuckett6733
    @jerrypuckett6733 Рік тому

    Very cool 🤘🏼