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

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 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 Před 8 měsíci +21

    I love your 5 window Millner fiberglass hot rod!

  • @akallio9000
    @akallio9000 Před rokem +8

    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 Před měsícem

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

  • @ForeverDownByLaw
    @ForeverDownByLaw Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @ForeverDownByLaw
      @ForeverDownByLaw Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @barneymiller7894
      @barneymiller7894 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ForeverDownByLaw Thanks 👍

    • @uppastdawn7627
      @uppastdawn7627 Před 2 lety +1

      Street rod? That looks all hot rod to me.

    • @coryhall561
      @coryhall561 Před 2 lety

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

  • @gregbrenneman5068
    @gregbrenneman5068 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @ytwhite5930
    @ytwhite5930 Před 2 lety +17

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

    • @jeremypike9153
      @jeremypike9153 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @ESchachte78
    @ESchachte78 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @staceysg7259
    @staceysg7259 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @saleen122
    @saleen122 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @greghiggins9635
    @greghiggins9635 Před 2 lety +2

    Way To Go GRANDPA

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @michaelzimmerman9221
    @michaelzimmerman9221 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

  • @madeiniceland7459
    @madeiniceland7459 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Fileguru i agree!

    • @madeiniceland7459
      @madeiniceland7459 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @greghaa
      @greghaa Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @madeiniceland7459
      @madeiniceland7459 Před 2 lety +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:)

  • @McVerne
    @McVerne Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +8

      Also when I could watch it in Australia!

    • @samcarver2204
      @samcarver2204 Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly this

    • @chrismcconnell4336
      @chrismcconnell4336 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +2

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

  • @jamesmartin3533
    @jamesmartin3533 Před rokem +2

    5:95, that's great guys!

  • @kevinsazo31
    @kevinsazo31 Před 2 lety +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

  • @TheEZGZ
    @TheEZGZ Před rokem +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.

  • @alexanderwatts8274
    @alexanderwatts8274 Před rokem +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

  • @alanbarron6758
    @alanbarron6758 Před 11 měsíci +1

    DIGGIN THE 31 FORD DAVID F my favorite!

  • @crystalk3533
    @crystalk3533 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @barrysnell6775
      @barrysnell6775 Před 2 lety

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

  • @conover1978
    @conover1978 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @jeremycorey5573
    @jeremycorey5573 Před rokem +4

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

  • @threadtapwhisperer5136
    @threadtapwhisperer5136 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @surfer5352
    @surfer5352 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @harrymananus5380
    @harrymananus5380 Před 2 lety +1

    Dulcich is the real hero of almost all these builds.

  • @USARAY1947
    @USARAY1947 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @nashratify
    @nashratify Před 2 lety +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

  • @xciteful
    @xciteful Před měsícem

    These guys are geniuses at what they do.

  • @richardoliver1303
    @richardoliver1303 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent Build

  • @chandlerlofton6536
    @chandlerlofton6536 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @harrysatin5110
    @harrysatin5110 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @flatheadronsgarage7345
    @flatheadronsgarage7345 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

      Why put a Ford motor in it?

    • @Wanous-hv7zo
      @Wanous-hv7zo Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @CoyoteFTW
      @CoyoteFTW Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @oneshotpete6.591
    @oneshotpete6.591 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @oneshotpete6.591
      @oneshotpete6.591 Před 2 lety

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

  • @MadmanJnr
    @MadmanJnr Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @davidpeterson943
    @davidpeterson943 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @timothyboles6457
    @timothyboles6457 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @ThePeopleVerse
    @ThePeopleVerse Před rokem +1

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

  • @thomaslewis7883
    @thomaslewis7883 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @douglaspell3764
    @douglaspell3764 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @wrongwayroger2519
      @wrongwayroger2519 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @keithsayer8058
    @keithsayer8058 Před rokem

    One of my favorite episodes 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Mark-nu5vg
    @Mark-nu5vg Před 2 lety

    Nice set up guys plain and simple,

  • @mamaleighcase1569
    @mamaleighcase1569 Před 2 lety

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

  • @HoTrOds0are0ForEver
    @HoTrOds0are0ForEver Před 2 lety +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

  • @HighTroop
    @HighTroop Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @harleyrobertson73
    @harleyrobertson73 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @jbro507
      @jbro507 Před 2 lety

      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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @gunnererickson4567
    @gunnererickson4567 Před 2 lety

    Nice rod Frieburger. Perfect simplicity.

  • @daviddennison4201
    @daviddennison4201 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful awesome car I can appreciate everything about it

  • @arkangelnorthman
    @arkangelnorthman Před 2 lety

    Inspiration for me!!!! Thanks!!

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer Před 2 lety

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

  • @damhall9300
    @damhall9300 Před 2 lety +2

    BEST DAY AT WORK EVER ; ))

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra558 Před rokem

    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.

  • @greentorana
    @greentorana Před 2 lety

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

  • @charleywaffles6366
    @charleywaffles6366 Před 2 lety +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 Před 8 měsíci +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 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @Tig572
    @Tig572 Před rokem

    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 !!

  • @captjim007
    @captjim007 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      yep hurts don't it

  • @mikescott3641
    @mikescott3641 Před 2 lety

    Nice! Happy for ya D..

  • @plexidust5101
    @plexidust5101 Před rokem

    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.

  • @scotthendrickson9693
    @scotthendrickson9693 Před 2 lety

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

  • @user-kf2yr2ux8y
    @user-kf2yr2ux8y Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @oldrlh
    @oldrlh Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @baconsarny-geddon8298
    @baconsarny-geddon8298 Před 2 lety

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

  • @adamjam2
    @adamjam2 Před rokem

    This is so freaking awesome!!!

  • @dazzleyd
    @dazzleyd Před 2 lety

    That look freezing awesome

  • @garys6089
    @garys6089 Před rokem

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

  • @emilianocruz11
    @emilianocruz11 Před 2 lety +5

    We need top 10 funny moments of roadkill garage

  • @georgekerr8804
    @georgekerr8804 Před 2 lety

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

  • @toddclark332
    @toddclark332 Před 2 lety

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

  • @chager6013
    @chager6013 Před rokem

    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!

  • @Frankinsteinguitar
    @Frankinsteinguitar Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @RodFitzpatrick
    @RodFitzpatrick Před 2 lety

    That's pretty cool man !

  • @avelardoontiverosiii5364

    So awesome It made my eyes water 🥺

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 Před 2 lety

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

  • @backyardbuilttrucks1
    @backyardbuilttrucks1 Před 2 lety

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

  • @scottshanklin5533
    @scottshanklin5533 Před 2 lety

    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

    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.

  • @RestorationObsession
    @RestorationObsession Před 2 lety +1

    Hella-sweet!!!!

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 Před rokem

    That's a great car David!!!

  • @SouthernRodsandClassics

    you guys are beasts. 45 degrees with shorts on

  • @xn0gaming
    @xn0gaming Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @user-ot4rw1yg2c
    @user-ot4rw1yg2c Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @keithfilkins2043
    @keithfilkins2043 Před 2 lety

    Awesome!!!!!

  • @leslieharding7514
    @leslieharding7514 Před 2 lety

    Now that is cool 🤘

  • @yvanpedron5255
    @yvanpedron5255 Před 2 lety

    Excellent.

  • @dwightbrown2808
    @dwightbrown2808 Před rokem

    Love the F-Rod!

  • @fredkaminski6138
    @fredkaminski6138 Před 2 lety

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

  • @springfield4522
    @springfield4522 Před 2 lety

    Cool ride.

  • @ex-engineer6657
    @ex-engineer6657 Před 2 lety

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

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před rokem

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

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 Před 2 lety

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

  • @tommycollier9172
    @tommycollier9172 Před 2 lety

    Best build so far

  • @chager6013
    @chager6013 Před rokem

    I was r&r one of those air-cooled trannies I did the usual leave a couple of bolts in it before I threw the Jack under it well that bell housing with the holes in it it broke and almost landed on my arm

  • @weldthatiron3683
    @weldthatiron3683 Před 2 lety

    Awesome

  • @rockeroller
    @rockeroller Před 2 lety

    Good job!

  • @killkill647
    @killkill647 Před rokem

    That’s a neat Milner 5 window Chevy

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 Před 2 lety

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

  • @phill9238
    @phill9238 Před 2 lety

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

  • @phillipthethird42
    @phillipthethird42 Před rokem

    Brilliant.

  • @jeffebinger1218
    @jeffebinger1218 Před 2 lety

    one of if not the best engineered hot rod.

  • @back40projectprogress65

    Cool build

  • @Mightymerc1
    @Mightymerc1 Před 2 lety

    Love it