Follow along as we make history with the fastest Chevy II! Buzz’s Bomber! We changed up the injector, strengthen the body to handle speeds over 260 miles an hour and made Chevy II history!
One safety tip: your helper on the home-made lathe needs safety glasses! I actually wear a shield because a piece of metal went around my glasses and hit my cornea - ouch - and permanently damaged it. Otherwise, I can only offer positive comments on the quality of the work. Great work. I enjoy watching.
Yes keep theses vlogs coming it’s the best way to figure out all the tricks , so when I get my top fuel car ,I’ll know a lot more , thanks BigAl California.
That crew member echoed what we already know” you ARE the man” and there are fewer men like you with every passing year. I’m just very thankful to be able to get to know you and your capabilities and knowledge through the grace of your UA-cam channel. It’s such a treat. Thank you Rob!!!
Also, that fabricobbled lathework...that there is the mark of a group of truly talented and capable masters of their element. Everyone thinks I'm wild when I rock this type of value engineering in the garage. You gotta use the tools to their fullest potential, when you improvise wild stuff you damn sure justify the utility of your trailer loadout. Hell yeah, guys!
Great work done by everyone involved, Rob. It's always great when a plan comes together. Paraphrasing Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith. Glad you're living the dream, Rob. 👍🏼
You guys are right about working with a crew on a race team. I worked with talented guys on a circle track team. We just turned left at the end of the drag race down the straights. We fabricated our own cars and they ran at or close to the front every race. Nothing better than enjoying a race victory after slaving away in the car before race day. It was all fun no matter how hard we worked or how much we sweated. I really miss those days.
I crew chief for a TAFC team and couldn’t agree more about the statement you made about having a good group of guys that can go over the car and make sure everything is right and safe. What you did with the imput shaft was genius.. Had that problem beginning of the season but was lucky enough we were close to a lathe and fixed it. Then the shaft on the next pass decided to split in half right at the spline.. Great videos and keep up the great work..
Ryokita trackside DIY mini lathe.. We are not specialist! We are professional problem solvers of any, and everything. 😆😆😆😆 Great job guys. You have a great smart creative team.
A back in the day comment. I ran a 1967 Nova 350cid 11 to one compression the best heads I could afford. A Fairbanks trans & 410 rear gears. All built by me. I figured I had 5 grand in the car. It was 63 miles one way to the dragstrip. I never broke down on the way home. Its was a lot of fun for cheap. Lots of lessons where learned.
Man that’s exciting to see you get it dialed in that close with them. I bet they are stoked for that. I know I am. Always good to see things come along nicely.
I was a heavy equipment field mechanic for 40 years. I did that type of machine work all the time, Good for you. People would tell me my shop teacher always said you can't do that! I would say I never took shop!
amen about your statement about excitement! A life lesson (that too many people will take literally just to racing, haha) but plenty that get the big picture message 😊🤘🏻
That’s awesome how it’s just little stuff and someone with your experience to take a car from mediocre to running strong. Awesome to see for the family. 🤟😎
😆 I like your style Rob... I've rigged up many tools and contraptions over the years also. Ya gotta do, what ya gotta do to get the job done sometimes. I ain't scared. 👌
5.54 in THE 1/4 MILE 🤯😳 holy smokes, that would be impressive for 1000 ft! Nickys clutches, none better! Feed the beast vewy vewy carefully. Catching his brother on fire! 😂 Far f*cking out Rob! Glad to see you putting vids out again, it's Hella good stuff
Great perspective as you filmed ,made me feel like I was there less the noise and burning eyes. Went to many Super Chevy races there. Great video. Really like the man lathe, something I would do
Love your channel. I watch it all the time. I look forward to your videos. No one else is doing what you are doing. it's pretty cool! Reminds me of how I was raised. My dad was an aerospace engineer & drag racer too. I really appreciate your passion, dedication, talent and desire. You and I had an internet misunderstanding on FB a few years ago which was a COMPLETE misunderstanding. You are a smart guy and I really enjoy your channel!
@@robwendland UA-cam says there is supposed to be a "View eMail Address" in your "About" section of your Channel but I just dont see it. I cant figure out how to message you. ugh! :)
Rob this is the 2nd time I have watched this Video along with Others you have Posted and I have to say Your new Nick Name is Mr. Dial In No matter what the Problem is you have this Innate Ability to Figure it out and Fix it and Just Get Her DIALED IN Just Awesome
Great vid, awesome car, one problem, Scott really needs to think about protecting his eyes. I`ve worked in machine shops all my life and believe me I`ve seen some bad accidents from people not wearing eye protection.
Wow. You had some fun with those guys. Sweet rig. What goes into the between round work. Heads bearings ?? It was so consistent. Those flames at night are so awesome. You must be proud. Have fun !!!
Necessity is the mother of Fabricobble invention. You know you are at a Drag Strip when the John Deere SXS safety vehicle has color matched mag wheels on it. There is nothing like the sound, smell, feel, and sight of a car with an engine running on Nitromethane especially when the sun goes down and the header flames shoot higher than the car.
Only thing you are missing is a full face grinding mask. I have picked so many pieces of metal out of my eyes with a needle, and trips to hospital, that I now won't pick up the grinder without it on. Reading glasses are OK, but they aren't good enough. I may be a slow learner but I got there in the end.
Yeah I think we’ve all been out to the doctor enough times it looks like we have shrapnel in her eyes especially when I put that light on that shows all the scarring.
@@robwendland you're lucky you're a right hander. I'm a lefty so that means it is hard for me to use a grinder without it flying the sparks towards me. Need tool manufacturers to make grinders where the motor turns the opposite way for us. I have to admit my hand was a lot steadier back in my 20's wouldn't attempt it today (not to mention that super close up focus is a thing of the past), but I always thought the hospital was no where near as skilled at getting them out as I was.
This is what it is about these guy's are amazing 💯% Rob do you happen to know anything about semi truck's that you could possibly help me out with? I couldn't even imagine going 269 mph in a car thought 105 was fast in my semi 🤣 Oh had to subscribe buddy.....
Without a doubt, THE MOST INTERESTING DRAG RACE VIDEOS. PERIOD!! How stuff works and the real life outcome, when you change something. Well done!
I've never heard anyone explain the tweeks so well until I started watching your videos Bob. Keep it up.
One safety tip: your helper on the home-made lathe needs safety glasses! I actually wear a shield because a piece of metal went around my glasses and hit my cornea - ouch - and permanently damaged it. Otherwise, I can only offer positive comments on the quality of the work. Great work. I enjoy watching.
Yes keep theses vlogs coming it’s the best way to figure out all the tricks , so when I get my top fuel car ,I’ll know a lot more , thanks BigAl California.
That crew member echoed what we already know” you ARE the man” and there are fewer men like you with every passing year. I’m just very thankful to be able to get to know you and your capabilities and knowledge through the grace of your UA-cam channel. It’s such a treat. Thank you Rob!!!
Jeff thanks man I sure appreciate the kind words!
Let’s Go Brandon
Absolutely 💯% infectious . The whole process looked awesome. Thanks for sharing. You experience is 2nd to none.👍👍🏁🏁🏁🇬🇧
That last slo-mo was bitchin!!!. Looks like you have righted another ship. Thanks and Congrats Champ!.
Great to see you in AZ Rob !
I love the on the spot innovation!
Rob your videos are both informative and inspiring! Top drawer all the way!
Thanks Moose!
Also, that fabricobbled lathework...that there is the mark of a group of truly talented and capable masters of their element.
Everyone thinks I'm wild when I rock this type of value engineering in the garage.
You gotta use the tools to their fullest potential, when you improvise wild stuff you damn sure justify the utility of your trailer loadout.
Hell yeah, guys!
Let’s Go Brandon
My dad just retired as a machinist. 41years making chips!
Great work done by everyone involved, Rob.
It's always great when a plan comes together. Paraphrasing Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith.
Glad you're living the dream, Rob. 👍🏼
Thanks for the kind words I sure appreciate it
@@robwendland You're very welcome, Rob.
We truly appreciate all the content you put out on your You Tube Channel.
@@konkon7767 I sure do too! It's a great unique perspective that we are now able to be a part of 🤘🤘
Straight down the pipe with all candles lit, good jorb!!! Nice Makita lathe. Takes me back to Awful Awful racing at OCIR. Thanks for this!!!!!
Nice!!! Lots of precision work & ingenious techniques here.... Fast!!!
Wow ..... thats impressive - the car, the pass, and the precision machine work.
Great work Rob
This is really fun stuff to watch, for old geezers' like me - I sent to all my friends
Thank you! Sure appreciate it!
It’s crazy how hard it is to get from a low 6 second 1/4 mile to a mid 5 and lower 1/4 mile. Badass to see that thing running that fast
Sure appreciate it Drew thank you!
Keep the videos coming.... best thing on UA-cam
Thanks Chad sure appreciate it!
You guys are right about working with a crew on a race team. I worked with talented guys on a circle track team. We just turned left at the end of the drag race down the straights. We fabricated our own cars and they ran at or close to the front every race. Nothing better than enjoying a race victory after slaving away in the car before race day. It was all fun no matter how hard we worked or how much we sweated. I really miss those days.
I crew chief for a TAFC team and couldn’t agree more about the statement you made about having a good group of guys that can go over the car and make sure everything is right and safe. What you did with the imput shaft was genius.. Had that problem beginning of the season but was lucky enough we were close to a lathe and fixed it. Then the shaft on the next pass decided to split in half right at the spline.. Great videos and keep up the great work..
Sure appreciate the kind words thank you!
I got goosebumps just watching this myself! Great stuff, Rob. It was really cool to see how happy they were with the expertise you provided.
Thank you for the kind words I sure do appreciate that!
Ryokita trackside DIY mini lathe..
We are not specialist!
We are professional problem solvers of any, and everything. 😆😆😆😆
Great job guys. You have a great smart creative team.
Live in the UK and nitro information is light on the ground so your insight and videos have really opened my eyes thanks so much
Sure appreciate it and thanks for watching
Sure appreciate it thank you
That transition on that adaptor was so nice. Great video and that car is awesome.
You guys have a good set up on your first run. Great hook up without wasting a lot of power.
A back in the day comment. I ran a 1967 Nova 350cid 11 to one compression the best heads I could afford. A Fairbanks trans & 410 rear gears. All built by me. I figured I had 5 grand in the car. It was 63 miles one way to the dragstrip. I never broke down on the way home. Its was a lot of fun for cheap. Lots of lessons where learned.
Man that’s exciting to see you get it dialed in that close with them. I bet they are stoked for that. I know I am. Always good to see things come along nicely.
Yeah we’ve been very blessed spinner awesome project!
Taking a motor and turning the knob to 11. I love how these things always sound like they're going to detonate at any second. Great video Rob!
Thanks brother appreciate it
This is my favorite channel by far now!!!
Sure appreciate it!
I was a heavy equipment field mechanic for 40 years. I did that type of machine work all the time, Good for you. People would tell me my shop teacher always said you can't do that! I would say I never took shop!
How you came up with the make shift lath was bad ass. You are a amazing problem solver.
That was fun to watch ,Nice Job By All !!!
that was a nice straight run!
Thanks for all the amazing content Rob 👍
That was FANTASTIC!!! Great story, great content and ummm.. a Happy Ending 😅😅😅 Cheers Rob!
Thanks brother appreciate it!
I really like your videos keep them coming and look forward to meeting you in 2022 at Pomona and Vegas take care and be safe
amen about your statement about excitement! A life lesson (that too many people will take literally just to racing, haha) but plenty that get the big picture message 😊🤘🏻
Right on appreciate it!
Always interesting and insightful content thnx rob 🏴🏴🏴
Really enjoying your videos. Its cool for me learning this TF stuff... Thanks
I love that car , awesome. A great job by all involved, thank you for the update !
Thanks for watching Bob!
That’s awesome how it’s just little stuff and someone with your experience to take a car from mediocre to running strong. Awesome to see for the family. 🤟😎
Appreciate the kind words!
So refreshing to hear 1/4 mile numbers. 5.55 is a sweet one. Reminds me of skuza 94. Congrats
Sure appreciate it thank you!
I agree 100% !!!!!!! can’t stand watching guys run 1/8th mile on full 1/4mile tracks
It looks like the perfect daily driver! Jet car for the weekends!
Loved all the info and a fantastic result. Well done 👍
I love your videos! Thanks for sharing!
Just found your channel and I'm loving it!
😆 I like your style Rob... I've rigged up many tools and contraptions over the years also. Ya gotta do, what ya gotta do to get the job done sometimes. I ain't scared. 👌
Thanks brother appreciate it
@@robwendland 👍
Absolutely fantastic Rob. Well done buddy that was awesome!!!!!!
Thanks brother!
Why hasnt your channel blown up yet! Great work on the videos Rob, love the insight!
🤷♂️wish it would!
Probably he puts titles on them about a 5 second chevy, when its a MOPAR engine, only chevy body appearance.
Shawn and Scott Bowen build a mean nostalgia flopper
5.54 in THE 1/4 MILE 🤯😳 holy smokes, that would be impressive for 1000 ft! Nickys clutches, none better! Feed the beast vewy vewy carefully. Catching his brother on fire! 😂 Far f*cking out Rob! Glad to see you putting vids out again, it's Hella good stuff
Thanks Hamsher appreciate it!
Thanks Rob.
I love this car.
Awesome
Beautiful rod!!!
Great job guys and gal's congratulations
Great perspective as you filmed ,made me feel like I was there less the noise and burning eyes. Went to many Super Chevy races there. Great video. Really like the man lathe, something I would do
Sure appreciate it thank you!
@@robwendland you are welcome. I've picked up a lot of ideas from you
Love your channel. I watch it all the time. I look forward to your videos. No one else is doing what you are doing. it's pretty cool! Reminds me of how I was raised. My dad was an aerospace engineer & drag racer too. I really appreciate your passion, dedication, talent and desire. You and I had an internet misunderstanding on FB a few years ago which was a COMPLETE misunderstanding. You are a smart guy and I really enjoy your channel!
Appreciate that! Message me . 🤙🏽
@@robwendland UA-cam says there is supposed to be a "View eMail Address" in your "About" section of your Channel but I just dont see it.
I cant figure out how to message you. ugh! :)
I believe that was John Alwine in that group after the first pass, one of the greatest top fuel motorcycle tuners.
Yes it is and a great gentleman as well!
That is correct and what a gentleman as well
Nice catch!! I went back when I saw the comment and yup! 😊
Great stuff, love the getter-done spirit.
I was looking at the wheely bar chalk line. 👌🏻 that looks GOOD! Straight and minimally chopped.
One badass car, you one hell of a great crew chief; engine/ frame/ complete race car technician!!! 👍✌️like your racing smartness
Thanks for the kind words I truly appreciate it!
Thanks for the info and insights
love how you ground down that shaft reminds me of lenny bohler dressing torsion bars with a grinder
You got that one cookin' man
Good job dude
Awesome job guys
that test hit was beautiful, straight as an arrow
What can I say……WOW!
Love your videos Rob. Keep 'em comin'!
Sure appreciate it!
Great video Rob. Thank you.
Thanks Gary!
Awesome Rob!!!! I've been waiting for this one. Keep 'em coming!
🤙🏽
Awesome cheers Rob! 🤙
man you guys are THERE for the 270mph mark!! Hell, with how well this seems to be going, you'll be at 280 in no time!! SUCH an AWESOME ride!!
Thanks brother!
Thanks Rob, great video
THANK YOU AGAIN ROB,GREAT WORK!
Dam Rob!! That's was absolutely bad ass!!
Sure appreciate it!
Man these videos are incredibly entertaining.
Thank you sir appreciate it!
In the words of Mr Spock, fascinating!
Right on!
Rob this is the 2nd time I have watched this Video along with Others you have Posted and I have to say Your new Nick Name is Mr. Dial In No matter what the Problem is you have this Innate Ability to Figure it out and Fix it and Just Get Her DIALED IN Just Awesome
I meant to add.. seems REALLY fortunate the levers didn't catch the input shaft!!
100% !
It’s funny because I’ve known Scott long enough I know it’s him at the beginning just watching his arm go by lol
My favorite camera shot, right behind the car as it leaves the line🙂
🔥 Come On Man… What Chevy 🔥
Michael…… it’s not a Ford
@@robwendland RW… Right 👍
Excitement level“big bellies”
Nitro was meant to be run at night! Great one Rob!
Thanks Bill!
awesome rob
Great vid, awesome car, one problem, Scott really needs to think about protecting his eyes. I`ve worked in machine shops all my life and believe me I`ve seen some bad accidents from people not wearing eye protection.
You got that right!
love your content
I like the chevy ll funny car body it looks 👍
That's awesome
Wow. You had some fun with those guys. Sweet rig. What goes into the between round work. Heads bearings ?? It was so consistent. Those flames at night are so awesome. You must be proud. Have fun !!!
Necessity is the mother of Fabricobble invention.
You know you are at a Drag Strip when the John Deere SXS safety vehicle has color matched mag wheels on it.
There is nothing like the sound, smell, feel, and sight of a car with an engine running on Nitromethane especially when the sun goes down and the header flames shoot higher than the car.
You definitely get it!
good job
What a beast. The car is ok too, but man... that lathe. You better patent that shit.
🤣
Only thing you are missing is a full face grinding mask. I have picked so many pieces of metal out of my eyes with a needle, and trips to hospital, that I now won't pick up the grinder without it on. Reading glasses are OK, but they aren't good enough. I may be a slow learner but I got there in the end.
Yeah I think we’ve all been out to the doctor enough times it looks like we have shrapnel in her eyes especially when I put that light on that shows all the scarring.
@@robwendland you're lucky you're a right hander. I'm a lefty so that means it is hard for me to use a grinder without it flying the sparks towards me. Need tool manufacturers to make grinders where the motor turns the opposite way for us. I have to admit my hand was a lot steadier back in my 20's wouldn't attempt it today (not to mention that super close up focus is a thing of the past), but I always thought the hospital was no where near as skilled at getting them out as I was.
Funny thing about this car,
That looks more like a Mopar hemi than a Chevy.
Brad Anderson makes some fine stuff.
It’s a hemi, and they are Alan Johnson’s heads.
Yes, even says 426 at the bottom of the fenders behind fron tires. Only thing chevy about this car is outward appearance.
Good Job Fellas
I love your videos.
Thank you appreciate it!
AWESOMENESS
So cool !
This is what it is about these guy's are amazing 💯% Rob do you happen to know anything about semi truck's that you could possibly help me out with? I couldn't even imagine going 269 mph in a car thought 105 was fast in my semi 🤣 Oh had to subscribe buddy.....
I'm rather astonished at a few of the armchair crew chiefs in the comments! Amazing! 👏, congrats! 👏 FFS