DIY Funny Car Part 2, It Drives! The Cut 'n' Weld Drag Race Jeep Lives Again.

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2023
  • In this video I make a lot of progress on turning my "gasser" Grand Cherokee into a "Funny Car" Jeep ZJ. It drives now!
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  • @divadyrdnal
    @divadyrdnal 9 місяців тому +10

    “Semi-gloss weld strengthen-er”, I’m gonna use that some day 😊

  • @jordanoverwest5482
    @jordanoverwest5482 9 місяців тому +9

    Where are all the likes & subs everyone ? Keep doing your thing as long as it's fun man , I love to see the videos.

  • @Krumpetpirate
    @Krumpetpirate 2 місяці тому +1

    This man is an absolute menace with a sawzall. Love the humor.

  • @jStrikesMechanical
    @jStrikesMechanical 9 місяців тому +22

    This is great. See real car mechanic-ing is suppose to be as wild as this. And not buggered up with red tape and emissions controls

  • @thesteelrodent1796
    @thesteelrodent1796 9 місяців тому +27

    gradually converting the Cherokee into a top fuel :D Really like where this is going. Now that you got rid of most the front of the car, maybe you can fit a V10 in there? Finding one for a sensible price might be an issue though.

  • @russellregnier5811
    @russellregnier5811 9 місяців тому +3

    I love the way you think outside the box and make it work. It's funny alright I can't stop laughing. Very cool

  • @kevinleee3408
    @kevinleee3408 9 місяців тому +2

    The old-time hot-rodders would be proud of this they used what they had to go fast

  • @sokoloft3
    @sokoloft3 9 місяців тому +12

    Oh hey if you ever need that thermal paste the same stuff for computers would probably work. That goes in between the cpu/heatsink. Arctic MX4 is the usual stuff I use. Cheap too compared to getting a new module. Also its worth mentioning don't add too much of it. You want a thin layer or else it'll act as an insulator and not transfer the heat correctly. Probably why they give you so little. As well as clean flat surfaces.

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 9 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely Correct! 🙂👍

    • @soknightsam
      @soknightsam 9 місяців тому +1

      I could see him actually using one of the big tubs

  • @michellericard4850
    @michellericard4850 9 місяців тому +3

    If Hank Hill was a backyard garage mechanic. 😂 Create engineering too sir.

  • @heartofthehunt6986
    @heartofthehunt6986 9 місяців тому +5

    Great explanation on the weight distribution

  • @nonsequitur807
    @nonsequitur807 9 місяців тому +1

    One word: total Bad assery! No doubt about it. She sounds gnarly coming str8 off those long tunes. Anticipating part tres...

  • @dandexinventor
    @dandexinventor 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow, I picture in my mind jolts of electricity being pumped into "The Yeepenstein'.
    "It's alive!" proclaims Dr. Lowbuck.
    Now the spark plug testing scene makes sense. And, my request for metal-flake green body and a black top is submitted, ha ha.

  • @ecurbyhprum1043
    @ecurbyhprum1043 9 місяців тому +4

    Looking forward to seeing you at the duct tape drag race.

  • @Hawlbucker
    @Hawlbucker 9 місяців тому +10

    The math is solid, and the weight distribution is nice. my comment before of losing the traction to the rear wheels was mainly directed to the thinking you was going to move the engine weight forward and angle of the system being tipped down and forward onto the frontend. that's what I get for thinking before I seen this video. the rake is good. the load to the rear-end will be tight. maybe some old school traction bars would be funny, and slicks on the rear. I find your videos fun. hope you win the event this time. thanks for the humor.

    • @MastaT_150
      @MastaT_150 9 місяців тому +1

      That this is too cool!

  • @rexkean
    @rexkean 9 місяців тому +1

    Too much math! Gave me a headache!😂
    Just kidding. Can't wait to see this thing run down the track now!

  • @inspireonex
    @inspireonex 9 місяців тому +3

    Cherokee people having a stroke
    Me (wrangler guy) - this is great

  • @llaeeZ
    @llaeeZ 9 місяців тому +1

    And once again you are working on probably the coolest project on automotive UA-cam!

  • @barthanes1
    @barthanes1 3 місяці тому +3

    Success! It is funny looking.

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525
    @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 9 місяців тому

    Quite creative. I've never seen a funny car that looked anything like this.

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE 9 місяців тому +8

    That thing looks *WILD* James!! 🤣 I had no idea you had already chopped the Jeep in half before! Hopefully you can track down the distributor problem for good, what a pain! Enjoyed the video and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

  • @jonathantatler
    @jonathantatler 9 місяців тому +2

    One of the most entertaining channels here 👍👍👍

  • @justingould7348
    @justingould7348 9 місяців тому +1

    Love your unique way of thinkin’, that thing is sweet!

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 9 місяців тому +1

    (When you go into your stash) A Bee or Not a Bee; that is the question. Whether 'tis Nobler in the Mind to Suffer the Stings and Searches for Outrageous Engineering, Or to Scrape Arms Against a Sea of Nettles, and by Aerosol Raid Them? 😂😉
    (From HamOmlet: William Shatspeare) 🤣

  • @nelsonmattoon150
    @nelsonmattoon150 9 місяців тому +4

    Looks awesome 👍

  • @art1muz13
    @art1muz13 9 місяців тому +2

    Keep doing your thing as long as it's fun man

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 9 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE IT!! That looks so silly that it's Awesome!! 😛😍🥰🤪❤
    (I'm glad you did the right thing with the distributor). 🙂

  • @hunbun101
    @hunbun101 9 місяців тому

    i really enjoyed seeing your thought process behind the front suspension extension. shows the method behind the madness .

  • @BIllMcCambridge
    @BIllMcCambridge 9 місяців тому +2

    Man I love the vision you have. See it and whack apart put it together!!
    Man if you could push the fenders up over the wheels and fill in at the cowl area it definitely would complete the funny car look!!
    Keep having fun brother. Thanks for sharing your adventures!!!

  • @reedelliott3301
    @reedelliott3301 9 місяців тому

    I’m having fun. Can’t wait to see the next part, and see it on the drag strip.

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 9 місяців тому +1

    I like to use silver weld strengthener. Amazing how strong paint is! 🤣

  • @WyvernDotRed
    @WyvernDotRed 7 місяців тому +1

    19:45 In the custom PC world, heatsink compound is very common and easy to pick up.
    Perhaps you could pick up a large tube of MX-4 or similar paste to have it around.
    It being made for (significantly hotter) CPUs, would be a perfect fit for automotive use!

  • @puppyduppy9811
    @puppyduppy9811 9 місяців тому +2

    You should give out a t-shirt to whoever can guess days til the next video 😆👍💪🔧

  • @franktaylor7617
    @franktaylor7617 9 місяців тому

    😎👍🇺🇲
    At first I thought this was a Gambler 500 rig.
    I can now see where this is going.👍

  • @dalelittle3889
    @dalelittle3889 9 місяців тому

    You, my friend, inspire the hell outta me

  • @dirk4926
    @dirk4926 9 місяців тому +1

    That sure is a funny car. You're a bit crazy but it's a good kind of crazy. I love seeing your follower count grow because that means you'll keep having fun making videos for us to have fun watching.

  • @chriswhite2151
    @chriswhite2151 9 місяців тому +1

    That's a lot of work just to get those headers to fit!

  • @SeanMacLennan
    @SeanMacLennan 9 місяців тому

    I hope there is a funniest funny car category... you are a shoe in!

  • @randymack2222
    @randymack2222 9 місяців тому

    Gravel driveway sounds like a staging at the dragstrip!

  • @StephenBishopNOMAD
    @StephenBishopNOMAD 9 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely brilliant love it. This man is a genius 🤙👍🤟🚐

  • @Thetravellingsandys
    @Thetravellingsandys 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi love the channel. We used to run different axels on our stock car in the uk and what we did to change the pcd of the hubs . Bang the studs out and cut them so the splines fill the old holes u can tack weld the back ,
    Set the hub in the lathe and mount a pointed tool at 90 degrees. Find the exact middle, and wind out to the diameter of the new wheel pcd and run the lathe and scribe the diameter on the hub .Then line the new wheel up with the hub line and mark your 5 hole positions ,you can be more accurate on a milling machine but this is less fun. Then drill the 5 holes and go to your wheel stud store fit new studs and tack weld at the rear .
    Hope this helps I am sure you will come up with a easier solution but if not give it a go .
    We always used to let problems with vehicles develop to the point of breaking which seams like your way
    Keep up the good work regards Ian in the uk 😊

  • @2coolwheels139
    @2coolwheels139 9 місяців тому

    Just awesome! Looking forward to seeing it run down the strip!

  • @chestercobblepot7839
    @chestercobblepot7839 9 місяців тому

    I love this. It’s violent, sketchy, artistic, weird, different, attention getting, and cool factor is there on a budget. Win all around.

  • @davidpawson7393
    @davidpawson7393 9 місяців тому

    This is why I immediately subscribed, shared with the few friends I have and knew this channel was going places. Christmas every time you upload.

  • @spamanator666
    @spamanator666 9 місяців тому +5

    Well that's sure different. Might look cooler if you take off the Jeep fenders and hood, and the rest of the front, but I know that also means on an old ZJ you'd have to cut the substructure unibody to really get rid of all the body in front.

    • @joedingo7022
      @joedingo7022 9 місяців тому

      I think he explained in the previous video that's he's keeping it, as it is currently providing a chunk of the strength for the front wheels.

    • @spamanator666
      @spamanator666 9 місяців тому

      @@joedingo7022 I probably missed that video. I think you're right for sure, you can see it conencted to the front levered from further back. That would not be too hard to fix with some triangulation up to the firewall. It will be interesting to see future videos on the progression on this Jeep.

  • @white_mage
    @white_mage 9 місяців тому +1

    that heatsink compound you mention im pretty sure is just thermal paste, its used to greatly improve heat transfer and is commonly used in electronics but has a wide variety of applications as long as it doesn't melt. engineers use it only when necessary so keep that in mind if you have to use it again because its most likely important. dirty thermal paste is less efficient and old thermal paste is terrible if not useless and i believe it is somewhat water repelant because its difficult to wash off. you can find thermal paste at any electronics or computer repair shop.

  • @kevinleee3408
    @kevinleee3408 9 місяців тому

    Still don't trust my welds but I'm going to drive this as fast as possible😂😂😂

  • @MISTERPRESIDENTELECT
    @MISTERPRESIDENTELECT 9 місяців тому +1

    That's a lot of minches to worry about, the car is 2 foots longer now...
    You need Leepu to finish the body now. Keep a stack of old washing machines for metal. I'm thinking Pakistani bus theme, with all the trimmings.

  • @jefferywarburton2116
    @jefferywarburton2116 9 місяців тому

    Them engine mounts are something to watch when you were playing with the timing light.

  • @dustcommander100
    @dustcommander100 9 місяців тому +2

    That front suspension swap was simply amazing! I noticed the MG has combination upper control arm/shock absorber units like my '47 Chevy. Maybe my car has drag strip potential, after all. Quite the inspiring video! And all those calculations! Your car is a rolling classroom!

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 9 місяців тому +3

    I'M certainly not having the same degree of fun as you are! But I'm getting all of mine and a little share of yours as well. I feel pretty sure your modern "rail" is going to go like hell on the track. And I am keen, to see it tested!

  • @drewnelson6463
    @drewnelson6463 9 місяців тому

    Sure to be a head turner. I like that u kinda think like me. Not like everyone else. Great video

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video thanks for sharing hope you have a great weekend

  • @chrisadams628
    @chrisadams628 9 місяців тому

    This is pretty cool. I think you should give it the stinkbug treatment

  • @twospeed319361
    @twospeed319361 9 місяців тому +2

    Really like this channel and your projects. Replacing the stamped lower control arms will go a long way and improve the 60' due to flex. You can prob crank some out from the horde stashes .

  • @midnightfenrir
    @midnightfenrir 9 місяців тому

    Misc... Radiator... Pile..
    Sometimes you just know some people would only be slightly inconvenienced by a post apocalypse.

  • @MrMythrick
    @MrMythrick 4 місяці тому

    love ur videos , nice and u have about it all laying around Great videos makes my days joyfull to watch ur videos !!

  • @curtiswhite9248
    @curtiswhite9248 9 місяців тому

    This is my favorite jeep in the world!

  • @michaelerickson1518
    @michaelerickson1518 9 місяців тому

    What an ordeal with that distributor tucked in back there

  • @mikeschneider2161
    @mikeschneider2161 9 місяців тому

    Sir you are a madman😂. God bless you 🙏🏻🤘🍻🍻😂

  • @RuralTowner
    @RuralTowner 9 місяців тому

    For the heat-sink compound should also be able to get tubes of it from computer repair stores...if any are around...as well.

  • @ronaldrey8474
    @ronaldrey8474 9 місяців тому +1

    $ 150 elect. steering from a Kia junkyard would be a upgrade. (Several E-Steering) to choose under $200. Hiding radiator would be amazing

  • @kermets
    @kermets 9 місяців тому +3

    I think the problem with having to much weight on the back wheels will be at speed
    on lose metal and the rear wants to swap ends with the front.....

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 9 місяців тому +1

      That could be an issue. Very good point. I think his distribution is pretty good.
      I am sure he has taken that into consideration, right Jim? Jim?...Jim. 😂😉

  • @robsdeviceunknown
    @robsdeviceunknown 9 місяців тому +2

    Go to a computer store for heat sink compound. We use it on CPU coolers.

  • @wesgraham9588
    @wesgraham9588 9 місяців тому +1

    👏👍 looking good

  • @christianbattestin9747
    @christianbattestin9747 9 місяців тому

    My former girlfriend Grace 's mom had a Grand Cherokee. '98, dark blue, gray trim, 242 six.

  • @Freedbird
    @Freedbird 9 місяців тому

    This takes me back to the altered fuel class days. Squirrelly and fast. Love it ! You are a top notch mcgyver of vehicle modification.

  • @cmac956
    @cmac956 9 місяців тому

    looks like your having lots of fun as usual , good going.

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound 9 місяців тому

    I SO love your videos. I am absolutely _confounded_ by your lack of Subscribers.
    Where _is_ everyone? 😕 🤩🥰

  • @GeorgiaRidgerunner
    @GeorgiaRidgerunner 9 місяців тому +1

    this thing is gonna be fun

  • @kevinleee3408
    @kevinleee3408 9 місяців тому

    You know if I organized your stuff for you there's a floor there somewhere😂😂😂

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 9 місяців тому

    Looks wild and fast ,great work..

  • @JeffKopis
    @JeffKopis 9 місяців тому +1

    8:50 I like Double-D shapes.

  • @angrypandaification
    @angrypandaification 9 місяців тому

    The physical embodiment of "Just because it can be done, should it?" Answer: Yes.

  • @carlosg1165
    @carlosg1165 9 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤you should have a 1/2 a million subscriber 👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋👋👍👍you are awesome and funny .

  • @letttttttssssss_gooooooo
    @letttttttssssss_gooooooo 9 місяців тому

    Love the piles of parts. Very organized for no one but you. I can relate. Letttttttssssss gooooooo!

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan8414 9 місяців тому

    This is a awesome Build shades of the old days, what I see is needed is real horsepower 800 to 900 Hp what a trippy ride that would be the Look is outstanding so is your workmanship .

  • @jarm7726
    @jarm7726 9 місяців тому

    Wild thang you make my heart sang

  • @alangordon3283
    @alangordon3283 9 місяців тому

    Excellent ingenuity yet again.

  • @karerolandsen3278
    @karerolandsen3278 6 місяців тому

    Great build!

  • @Kyle-ev4fk
    @Kyle-ev4fk 9 місяців тому

    That thing is turning out awesome

  • @Andy-to6ed
    @Andy-to6ed 9 місяців тому

    Reall great video as usual.

  • @michellericard4850
    @michellericard4850 9 місяців тому

    Cut the top off and turn it into a bucket hot rod. That's actually pretty cool

  • @adriancofaru7299
    @adriancofaru7299 9 місяців тому +2

    As usual you did a great job

  • @jerkofalltrades5430
    @jerkofalltrades5430 9 місяців тому

    This thing is great, love the channel!

  • @skipstein744
    @skipstein744 9 місяців тому

    Hey! Hey!! Hot rod funny Jeep!!! Cooooolll!!!

  • @goptools
    @goptools 9 місяців тому

    Maybe you could machine the Jeep wheel bolt pattern into the MG rotors and eliminate the adapters. That sounds like it would be fun!

  • @Jeff-1969
    @Jeff-1969 9 місяців тому

    True man episode 👍

  • @QQQ-os9dj
    @QQQ-os9dj 9 місяців тому

    Dude you rule as you have fun.....

  • @videodudeX
    @videodudeX 9 місяців тому +1

    You are amazing!

  • @john_barnett
    @john_barnett 9 місяців тому +2

    Could go to a computer store to get thermal paste, even the cheapest stuff they sell should work fine

  • @sklsout
    @sklsout 9 місяців тому

    Awesome 👍🇺🇸

  • @kevlarandchrome
    @kevlarandchrome 9 місяців тому

    Looking great! I can't wait to see part 3 and it run down the track.

  • @shawntims3817
    @shawntims3817 9 місяців тому

    I think it would look alot better if you cut the front end off and mount a radiator way in the front, and some headlights kinda model a style, maybe ever get super fancy and do a long sheet metal hood going all the way to the front

  • @joemama397
    @joemama397 9 місяців тому

    Now this is a legit goofy ahh car 😂😂 🚗

  • @johnnyzander1466
    @johnnyzander1466 9 місяців тому

    Extend and move the front forward so it fits again.. 😁👍

  • @user-wx3wx5vy3q
    @user-wx3wx5vy3q 9 місяців тому

    Love it

  • @hemibreath
    @hemibreath 9 місяців тому +2

    Need motorcycle wheels on the front
    OR old VW wheels and tires
    “Skinny Minni’s”

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann 9 місяців тому

    Excellent video Glenn :) also get cooler by minute you do this truck and looking forward more videos on this build also much more !

  • @watahyahknow
    @watahyahknow 9 місяців тому

    they use the heatcompound (thats Thermal Paste ) under computer chips / processors and under transistors , the stuff is a little expensive but youre probably be able to find it in computer and electronics stores

  • @GWAR1982
    @GWAR1982 9 місяців тому

    Aluminum antisieze is great heat sink compound