All Wheel Drive Swapped Supercharged 1971 Trans-Am?

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Our buddy Gregg from Hoonigan Racing Division has been holding out on us all with this absolute beast of a project: this all-wheel-drive '71 Pontiac Trans-Am. Built in his very own garage with a bunch of time and know-how, Gregg stuffed an R32 GT-R driveline into his already-rad supercharged LS powered TA. Hoonicorn inspired? Probably. Is it RAD? yes. This is exactly the type of home brew madness we're into.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  Před 4 lety +16

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    • @tonyfknb3896
      @tonyfknb3896 Před 4 lety +1

      Trans am or formula 400. I like this alot and know the trans am is like the firebirds big brother. But damn now idk. I loved the formula 400 but this is better. Yes they are alot alike. But the trans am does have better options to begin with....torn

    • @lowandfast4491
      @lowandfast4491 Před 3 lety +1

      I wanna make my 2017 5.0 awd,you guys should make kits cause I would buy one in a heartbeat. Love the trans am what a beauty.

    • @edwilliams5914
      @edwilliams5914 Před 3 lety

      How did he pair the ls with gtr awd need to know for me custom build any help would be much appreciated

  • @qotsa1
    @qotsa1 Před 5 lety +944

    The trans am logo with the cracked yellow paint pic looks super dope

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +36

      It's honestly one of our favorite parts of the car, it really shows the history of the vehicle!

    • @markoz673bajen8
      @markoz673bajen8 Před 5 lety +10

      Bumblebee baby.

    • @dantespez
      @dantespez Před 5 lety +2

      Looked like the wu tang clan W for a second lol

    • @elviejito462
      @elviejito462 Před 5 lety +2

      qotsa1 except its not a Trans Am. It is a Formula, and the guy hacked up a rare and original Formula hood.

    • @BIOSHOCKFOXX
      @BIOSHOCKFOXX Před 5 lety

      Grungy.

  • @SpecialEDy
    @SpecialEDy Před 5 lety +160

    This is basically the car from the movie Redline

    • @barrybend7189
      @barrybend7189 Před 3 lety +15

      Yes.

    • @d4rkhound388
      @d4rkhound388 Před 3 lety +11

      I thought that, if you look at the front, plus the "Bomb fuel tanks" i bet it was inspired by the Trans am 20000 WR

    • @iguanajoe9329
      @iguanajoe9329 Před 3 lety +5

      Fuck yes.

    • @lyteshadowz
      @lyteshadowz Před 3 lety +4

      I found this video looking for an irl version of the car

    • @SpecialEDy
      @SpecialEDy Před 3 lety +4

      @@lyteshadowz hopefully these comments made it searchable. It would be a crime if you hadn't found this work of art...

  • @elbacanreal
    @elbacanreal Před 4 lety +81

    The joy in his face the whole time he's sharing it. Love it.

  • @jorgecaraballo1771
    @jorgecaraballo1771 Před 4 lety +97

    Now this is a build to be proud of. Not a trailer queen and not to pretty to let some rain get on it. This is the true meaning of car enthusiast. No glitter paint, no neon decals and underbody lights. Just a machine with a purpose! Love it👍

    • @pwilliams3410
      @pwilliams3410 Před 4 lety +1

      I would upgrade the headlights

    • @sforza209
      @sforza209 Před 4 lety +2

      How can u compare this level of build to underbody neon light??

    • @vannjunkin8041
      @vannjunkin8041 Před 3 lety

      Yep just built to spank curves and competition

    • @catdemon922
      @catdemon922 Před rokem

      Nah, painted cars with amazing paint jobs are also good

  • @DustyKorpse
    @DustyKorpse Před 5 lety +398

    Never has an Automobile encapsulated the term "Hoonigan" more than this beast!

    • @graphitedak04
      @graphitedak04 Před 5 lety +1

      Dusty Korpse. Wonder if it’ll do 4wheel burnouts?

    • @thomashodis5740
      @thomashodis5740 Před 5 lety +3

      Your not shitting, but that truck he has that's awd and twin turbo is pretty hoonigan as well.

    • @derjoh1986
      @derjoh1986 Před 5 lety +1

      "Encapsulated." .....Cute.

    • @leonardmacaulay9833
      @leonardmacaulay9833 Před 5 lety +2

      Dusty Korpse The mustang that featured on Top Gear was also a ferocious beast.

    • @bubbaspicer5576
      @bubbaspicer5576 Před 5 lety +1

      @@leonardmacaulay9833 that is the Hoonicorn he referred too.... Ken Blocks AWD Mustang. It's now twin turbod

  • @toddbrown4185
    @toddbrown4185 Před 5 lety +229

    This is now one of my favorite builds of all time, its a perfect mix of a roadkill style build, with hoonigan “ain’t care” attitude, and amazing engineering.

  • @WarpedPerception
    @WarpedPerception Před 5 lety +68

    I've always wanted to convert one of my Supras to AWD but just never did. awesome project !

    • @vinhtran4886
      @vinhtran4886 Před 5 lety +3

      I always wanted to convert my supra to all wheel drive also.

    • @joeythekid5042
      @joeythekid5042 Před 3 lety +5

      I’m bout to convert my Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe to AWD because it’s never been done before💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

    • @slamrahovart9024
      @slamrahovart9024 Před 3 lety +3

      I've wanted to convert my 73 corolla sr into a rally monster forever. If this can be done, so can that!

    • @073Kvz073
      @073Kvz073 Před 3 lety +17

      I've always wanted to convert my house to a mansion

    • @corbinyoung5320
      @corbinyoung5320 Před 3 lety +3

      Should've would've could've too bad it didn't happen

  • @bradleylovej
    @bradleylovej Před rokem +14

    Can we just take a minute to appreciate the photographs? This dude is an amazing photographer. And, of course, the Firebird is amazing

  • @lolnopenotgonnahappen4370
    @lolnopenotgonnahappen4370 Před 5 lety +338

    Can we PLEEEEEASE GET A BUILD BIOLOGY ON THIS!?!?!?!?!
    Posted too soon I guess, 'cause this video really did cover what I wanted to know.
    However. This may be one of the all time coolest cars ever covered by hoonigan.

    • @CriticoolHit
      @CriticoolHit Před 4 lety +6

      We still need the build bio. Nads with a good sizzle on and this guy would nerd out for 30 glorious minutes at least. Also more eye time on this thing wouldn't suck either!

    • @hydrocarbon8272
      @hydrocarbon8272 Před 4 lety +3

      Or just more than 1-2 secs of shakey-ass film of the finer bits. Great car but the vid really doesn't let us enjoy his amazing craftsmanship.

  • @robertharmon2792
    @robertharmon2792 Před 5 lety +105

    The Formula 400 R is the most insane realization of a childhood dream that I've ever seen. My first car in HS was a 71 Formula 400, and around that time 1995, summit racing built a car named the quadradeuce. It was a hot rod with a modern awd drive-train. I remember reading that article and looking at my Firebird and thinking to myself... what if... I never told anyone, but apparently Greg heard me.

    • @CoelhoSports
      @CoelhoSports Před 5 lety

      i had a red one in the 80's, first car. they steal one just like it in the movie repo man

    • @anthonyc362
      @anthonyc362 Před 5 lety +1

      Robert Harmon I just looked up that car. I remember that article in Hot Rod where the car was on the cover. I brought that magazine as my reading material at Oakland MEPS when I was signing up footprint the Army.

  • @katier2860
    @katier2860 Před 5 lety +81

    Absolutely incredible. One of the coolest builds I’ve ever seen on the Internet. What an amazing accomplishment.

  • @TheRealKalEll
    @TheRealKalEll Před 5 lety +60

    GENIUS level technician, artist, magician!!! LOVE this car!!

  • @manfromwyoming
    @manfromwyoming Před 5 lety +309

    "I'm a bit of a one trick pony"
    Yeah but it's a hell of a trick!!!

  • @bradcarpenter1881
    @bradcarpenter1881 Před 5 lety +207

    I just love how beat up and "ugly" it is, absolutely beautiful!

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +11

      That's exactly what makes Greggs Trans Am so perfect!

    • @user-fl1jv9cv7z
      @user-fl1jv9cv7z Před 5 lety +6

      Shows its age in all right manners

    • @victorvillasana3409
      @victorvillasana3409 Před 5 lety +2

      "Used car" awesome

    • @barrylinkiewich9688
      @barrylinkiewich9688 Před 5 lety +3

      It's so scabby and rough but you know it's functionally built and it'll work every time, it's the epitome of muscle car ratrod which is a fusion that hasn't quite caught on yet.

    • @johnwirk
      @johnwirk Před 4 lety +2

      @@barrylinkiewich9688 this is really just something any 17-23 year old and his buddies try to accomplish in their little buildings but unfortunately "young and dumb" doesnt always cut it. Take those ideas and try again in your late 30s - 40s and this is what you get. A mean, bad as f!#k, asphault ripping machine that looks like it has been decomissioned when in reality its been reconditioned.

  • @overflowenterprises
    @overflowenterprises Před 4 lety +18

    I really like how humble and down-to-earth this car genius is,
    And this awesome build is a great motivator to a car guy like myself !

  • @_Tra_B
    @_Tra_B Před 3 lety +4

    When he popped the hood I was like DAMN😳

  • @Lelenium
    @Lelenium Před 5 lety +167

    The smiling eyes don`t lie ...
    Congratulations on your awesome creation !

  • @hent1438
    @hent1438 Před 5 lety +135

    So Gregg is the Mad Scientist behind Ken Block's insane cars. This dude is crazy talented. Great build and great video. Thank you....

  • @americanyeehawd
    @americanyeehawd Před 5 lety +2

    Love it. I'm a 70-73 Firebird guy for sure. I love the engineering coupled with junkyard parts then engineering and internals where it matters. Great photography too! However... that's no Trans Am... Firebird fenders with no fender vents and a Formula hood... yeah, it was probably all cobbled from a junk yard too and.. .yeah, I dig it! Now... can I drive it??? :)

  • @josephhackett9354
    @josephhackett9354 Před 4 lety +10

    I think this is legitimately the coolest car I've ever seen on youtube

  • @aljohntabion2751
    @aljohntabion2751 Před 5 lety +347

    LS engine mated to a GTR AWD system? Genius!!!

    • @codywade1742
      @codywade1742 Před 5 lety +4

      aljohn tabion i call it stupidity. It Will spend more time on the lift than on the road.. Bet that

    • @wd4950
      @wd4950 Před 5 lety +97

      @@codywade1742 that's like, your opinion man

    • @thof8287
      @thof8287 Před 4 lety +15

      @@wd4950 big Lebowski ?😂😂

    • @jeffreyelliott8912
      @jeffreyelliott8912 Před 4 lety +14

      Maybe the Nissan parts lol not the ls

    • @tskraj3190
      @tskraj3190 Před 4 lety +13

      @@codywade1742 Yeah, Nissans are pieces of shit. Thank god he kept the engine and transmission GM.

  • @oscarmartin3023
    @oscarmartin3023 Před 5 lety +182

    Can you imagine being Ken Blocks lead God damn mechanic??? What a job man

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +23

      You can see why Gregg is one of the Lead Mechanics on Ken's team... The dude is a wizard when it comes to building special projects like this.

    • @matthewvincent8971
      @matthewvincent8971 Před 5 lety +2

      @@LarryChenPhoto I'm awestruck. Only a mechanical genius could Frankenstein something like that together and make it work like it was purpose built.

    • @danielj3230
      @danielj3230 Před 5 lety +10

      I think that Ken is the lucky one to have this guy.

    • @darabradley5173
      @darabradley5173 Před 5 lety +2

      Job security, ammarite?

    • @danielj3230
      @danielj3230 Před 5 lety +1

      Dara Bradley I mean guys like Ken are a dime a dozen. I mean he could probably teach us how to make money or how to use a hand-brake, But this guy’s knowledge and experience must be amazing.

  • @moon_fish9390
    @moon_fish9390 Před 4 lety +46

    Just wait until Sweet JP gets behind the wheel of this beast

    • @Ragnarok043
      @Ragnarok043 Před 4 lety +19

      someones having doubts huh, hell im just tryin to keep this thing interesting. cant write me off like that, youre just a voice pal, you dont know a damn thing about racing

    • @rileyforrer8045
      @rileyforrer8045 Před 4 lety +5

      Should a put a TRZ Airmaster in it, but maybe he couldn't get his hands on one

    • @st3pzzalot38
      @st3pzzalot38 Před 4 lety

      @@Ragnarok043 😭😭😭😭😭😭🤟🏾🤟🏾🔥

    • @mrcheese2314
      @mrcheese2314 Před 4 lety

      Yeah I caught that too

    • @GhostOfDamned
      @GhostOfDamned Před 4 lety +2

      I knew someones going to be here for this LOL

  • @kitvexed8229
    @kitvexed8229 Před 3 lety +2

    i watch this and i listen to this guy talk and it's IMPOSSIBLE not to like this guy Greg.
    i'd love to meet him some day.

  • @TheTexasbro19
    @TheTexasbro19 Před 5 lety +74

    I love how Larry actually let's the builder talk instead of talking over them with nonsense like all the other guys on daily transmission. Good good Larry!

  • @davelogan77
    @davelogan77 Před 5 lety +32

    This guy is really cool, the world needs more like him.

  • @treeboar711
    @treeboar711 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I sold this car to Gregg! So happy to see what life he put in it!!!
    Awesome

    • @treeboar711
      @treeboar711 Před 3 měsíci +1

      That yellow is cracked and crazing like that because it's latex house paint from 1982😅
      Not my work. Some kid in Pine Valley Utah did it and put the decals and plastic tape graphics on the side.
      It had a 360hp 69 Grand Prix engine when I sold it. I wonder where that is?

    • @treeboar711
      @treeboar711 Před 3 měsíci +2

      That missing Bondo piece is from when I was rear -,ended in 1986 while running N50s and air shocks. It didn't fall off

  • @easycomeeasygo8901
    @easycomeeasygo8901 Před 5 lety +5

    This guy literally read my mind. I've been dreaming of doing this forever. The two things holding me back or the mechanical knowledge to do this and a quarter million dollars😂😂😂. These are the best builds out there. Congrads!
    That black Firebird is something else to amazing

  • @julianaguilar87
    @julianaguilar87 Před 5 lety +148

    Larry is by far the best Hoonigan. Best channel on CZcams too!

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +11

      We're moving on up! Thanks for the message Julian.

    • @doublevanoz
      @doublevanoz Před 5 lety +3

      Yeah him and that other Asian guy together are funny af, best duo on here! Zac fell off

    • @julianaguilar87
      @julianaguilar87 Před 5 lety +1

      @@doublevanoz agreed

    • @oleksandrdemchuk4551
      @oleksandrdemchuk4551 Před 5 lety +1

      Doublevanoz ssmsnxnxjjxjzjzmznzn. nn m n n nxn n nnn n nn. knn. nzmsmmzmzzmzmsmzmzzmkMMzznnzzksnakakakksssknsjaksksakkskskkskjsskzkzkzkzkzkn n. nnnzKzkkxkkzjnhgbbbnnn
      mmm. iuieieeiwieioeeiwowekwkwkwiwwoowowiisieiwiwiqowoooiwwiwiwiiwiwiiwiiwiwiooiiwowiwiwoowowooiwiwiiiwiww

    • @lucasrem
      @lucasrem Před 5 lety +1

      Julian Aguilar
      CZcams, you meant best of the lame people......
      Gregg is way to old to do any content himself, that Hoonigan guy, Block? DC????

  • @krakenpls2117
    @krakenpls2117 Před 5 lety +35

    fact that his a/c works is my favorite part

  • @noname-hq4hh
    @noname-hq4hh Před 4 lety +5

    To be able to take parts from so many cars, put them together into ONE car, and have it be better than the other cars is truly next level ability.

  • @jjflash2611
    @jjflash2611 Před 2 lety

    That Car looks like one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Completely Badass. Kudos to Greg. Thanks for featuring on your Channel. Wish we could have seen it do a couple of Laps around the Track.

  • @Cekmore
    @Cekmore Před 5 lety +91

    I'm thinking Gregg might be the coolest Hoonigan 🐈🔥🔥🔥

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +7

      Gregg for sure has the coolest cars next to Ken...

    • @Cekmore
      @Cekmore Před 5 lety +2

      @@LarryChenPhoto besides Ken of course😽💯😻

    • @theangryitalian7922
      @theangryitalian7922 Před 5 lety +2

      Gregg is the silent Hoonigan

  • @generalsixty2133
    @generalsixty2133 Před 5 lety +112

    This caught my eye because it's not another turbo build. Then it turns out to be Ken Block's main mechanic. Nice !

    • @TheIronEmpire
      @TheIronEmpire Před 5 lety +3

      Fun Since 71 the blower is a look!

    • @generalsixty2133
      @generalsixty2133 Před 5 lety

      ​@@TheIronEmpire OK it looks rad and I'll take it ! The sound and the instant throttle response must be a lot of fun.

  • @rayans9348
    @rayans9348 Před 3 lety +2

    The just became my favorite show on YT. No joke. I like that its just a long conversation with the builder about what he built. Thank you Larry.

  • @engahmedjabri
    @engahmedjabri Před 4 lety +3

    honestly this dude is real gentleman, the way he responds when he spell the wards out is just makes him more and more near to the hart, I don't usually enjoy such videos.
    God bless him.

  • @jesseesser4940
    @jesseesser4940 Před 5 lety +17

    This is thé school example of a mechanic going full tilt...
    this frankenstein car is so cool and the patina is awsome!!

  • @Kalabrese119
    @Kalabrese119 Před 5 lety +44

    Unbelievable car! And this guy, he is my idol. He's so creative, passionate, smiles all over the place. Amazing!

    • @ezbeachboy
      @ezbeachboy Před 5 lety

      Agreed. Gregg Hamilton. My new idol.

    • @jaygraham4095
      @jaygraham4095 Před 5 lety

      If I had a beast like this I'd probably have a smile on my face all the time too.

    • @Kalabrese119
      @Kalabrese119 Před 5 lety

      @@jaygraham4095 Yeah that's right haha

  • @darkj3di336
    @darkj3di336 Před 4 lety +2

    This GUY is my hero!! I loved the junkyard engineering! I loved doing that too!
    Had kids and left it alone.
    I remember those days walking through the aisles with toolbox, tape measure and caliper !
    Some many parts are interchangeable if you have the knowledge! You can find stock parts that are Heavy Duty for your ride!

  • @EnigmaEngineering
    @EnigmaEngineering Před 4 lety +3

    This build is so awesome. Gregg's knowledge is unbelievable. I can't imagine going to a local junkyard and finding all of the parts for an AWD LS swap. Great video Larry!

  • @user-yn5sk5ru5g
    @user-yn5sk5ru5g Před 5 lety +41

    And there is a GT-R 400R, so Formula 400R is a nice play on that. And it even came in yellow too

  • @jalopy_jeff
    @jalopy_jeff Před 5 lety +20

    It is amazing the time and effort this guy went to, finding different parts and making his own. That is the level of automotive skill I'd like to have.

    • @mrworldwide6770
      @mrworldwide6770 Před 5 lety +2

      Exactly ....

    • @ZacLowing
      @ZacLowing Před 5 lety +1

      I think he found the parts in the Hoonigan Racing Division castoffs, which is nice

  • @nbwatki
    @nbwatki Před 4 lety +13

    Just imagine for a moment having the talent it takes to build such a thing
    damn, this is awesome

  • @mannye
    @mannye Před 5 lety +3

    Understatement of the year. "It took a bit of sorting out." LOL This guy is a genius builder.

  • @ericcallender1575
    @ericcallender1575 Před 5 lety +21

    Before they mentioned it I thought, "Does this remind anyone else of Mad Max's police interceptor!?". Thanks for sharing.

    • @georgereider5040
      @georgereider5040 Před 4 lety +3

      First thing I thought of watching it early with the sound was "its the last of the V8's " heh Mad Max all the way!

    • @stephen300o6
      @stephen300o6 Před 4 lety +1

      What an original thought.

  • @zackh.5978
    @zackh.5978 Před 5 lety +30

    I'm literally restoring a 73 and 77 firebird and I was gonna try and make a unique build with AWD or something but this man topped all of my ideas lmao

    • @jrew3569
      @jrew3569 Před 5 lety +1

      Jim Bo where there’s a will there’s a way

    • @05EVORS
      @05EVORS Před 5 lety +2

      @Jim Bo rubbish czcams.com/video/dIuh4sHR558/video.html used factory Trailblazer SS/SSR driveline most of it was bolt in to a full frame G body

    • @bubbaspicer5576
      @bubbaspicer5576 Před 5 lety +1

      @@05EVORS when I first seen the picture of this car on Facebook and all the caption said was "AWD Supercharged Trans Am" I automatically assumed it was a Trailblazer SS or just a truck style setup. Then I ran across this video. In the first couple sentences he says "Ken Blocks lead mechanic" and right then I knew shit was about to get crazy LMAO. Awesome build for sure. Now we just need more video of it hooning!

  • @juanposadas6165
    @juanposadas6165 Před 3 lety +3

    I love that he had a genuine proud smile through the whole video👌🏽

  • @joelwandimi6962
    @joelwandimi6962 Před rokem

    so refreshing to listen to this guy. for someone so skilled, he is incredibly humble and down-to-earth!

  • @Danny_Lopez_
    @Danny_Lopez_ Před 5 lety +19

    This is the best Frankenbuild I've seen so far. Beautiful! Amazing! Genius! Hoonigan!

  • @dannygonzalez6548
    @dannygonzalez6548 Před 5 lety +5

    He is SO happy and there's something about seeing someone who is satisfied with the life they've built for themself over countless hours over many years. Awesome ride man.

  • @kingavegarage8722
    @kingavegarage8722 Před 5 lety +1

    This has got to be one of the coolest builds. Amzing how he cobbled it together with all the junkyard parts and random stuff.

  • @thorneycroft1976
    @thorneycroft1976 Před 4 lety

    .........adversity....(ie: not limitless cash) breeds ingeniuty.............and a whole shitload of knowledge, experience and talent! Hats off to the man.

  • @joeyriveira6697
    @joeyriveira6697 Před 5 lety +44

    A modern day “Mad Max” desert runner with a real blown motor . Such a Kool build & car .

    • @ne2i
      @ne2i Před 5 lety +3

      The Blower Man, The BLOWER!

  • @Thereis1
    @Thereis1 Před 5 lety +15

    This looks like the car from the movie REDLINE and that couldn't be any more perfect

    • @GhostOfDamned
      @GhostOfDamned Před 4 lety +1

      Yep,now what it need is the OP Nos system

  • @Iancarriedaway
    @Iancarriedaway Před 4 lety +59

    This needs to be on Forza!!!

    • @77chevy4x4
      @77chevy4x4 Před 3 lety +2

      73 with the supercharger awd is there

    • @yeanah2571
      @yeanah2571 Před 3 lety +1

      It is, sort of. 1000hp LS swap with AWD. The paint job is there too. I use it for Forzathons.

  • @jrmontoya4739
    @jrmontoya4739 Před 4 lety +2

    One man's junk is another man's dream car. This guy is inspirational.

  • @EvilSSP
    @EvilSSP Před 5 lety +186

    GTR parts or not, you can get away with a ghetto Amazon badge on the back when you also have a roots blower sticking out of the firewall.

  • @turbogrin
    @turbogrin Před 5 lety +8

    WOW !!! What a SUPER Firebird !!! This gentleman is a true genus and thank you Larry for displaying this Auto !!

  • @lostwithasmile485
    @lostwithasmile485 Před 3 lety +1

    Not only are the cars you spotlight incredible, the guys behind them seem so cool and down to earth. Love it!

  • @kewlbeanspx
    @kewlbeanspx Před 4 lety +1

    The look of the car, the desert backdrop... those made maxx road warrior vibes are strong, I like it.

  • @jordanmowday
    @jordanmowday Před 5 lety +23

    Absolutely mental car and photos, keep 'em coming!

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +4

      Seriously... This car is built for someone who is absolutely insane, and we love it!

  • @unknown-fk4hk
    @unknown-fk4hk Před 5 lety +25

    That car is movie material like daaamn 🎥🔥🔥🔥

    • @TheoriginalBMT
      @TheoriginalBMT Před 5 lety

      Would have fit right in with the original Gone in 60 sec

    • @OKstang77
      @OKstang77 Před 5 lety

      Could be in a future Fast and Furious movie. Looks like something Dom would build and drive.

  • @martinwatters2729
    @martinwatters2729 Před 5 lety

    OUTSTANDING.Old Poncho's never die they become even more famous.LOOKS VERY DEATH PROOF.THAT CAR IS EPIC.

  • @kmi187
    @kmi187 Před 5 lety

    Well that's 30 years plus worth of experience very well spent :-) He deserves an honorary doctorate in automotive engineering.

  • @HeavyJ318
    @HeavyJ318 Před 5 lety +8

    This man is a genius. It's incredible when someone is passionate what they can achieve.

  • @mattpish9675
    @mattpish9675 Před 5 lety +5

    Auto focus is becoming one of my favorite Hoonigan channels. I can"t believe I have never heard of this amazing builder, Gregg, before now. Going to have to give him a follow on IG.

  • @CitiZen1.0.1
    @CitiZen1.0.1 Před 4 lety

    Watched the whole video giddy and smiling. Which means it's special. Just wanted to hear and see a lil more driving. No shorting the conversation at all, just maybe 1 or 2 more minutes in the video:)))

  • @charlescrampton5119
    @charlescrampton5119 Před 5 lety

    Are u kidding me,another awesome feature.the amount of work,craftsmanship and time is unreal.thanks for the excellent review and most of all sharing the complete build top notch

  • @antonisp6629
    @antonisp6629 Před 5 lety +21

    So we found the next "form" of Bumblebee in the sequel... Awesome car and built!

  • @Twinfire
    @Twinfire Před 5 lety +18

    When an engineer doesn't lose his mind but put all of his crazy ideas within said mind into a project like this. Well Done Sir, here's a beer for you.

  • @thearmedoregoniancitizensj7911

    We need more of him in the world

  • @michealphilpott1266
    @michealphilpott1266 Před 5 lety

    This guy knocked it out of the park ! And has been involved in some of my all time favorite builds !

  • @scottymalmberg1301
    @scottymalmberg1301 Před 5 lety +24

    I know we basically got one, but can we have an actual Build Biology for this car? This thing rips!!

  • @imSchwaggy
    @imSchwaggy Před 5 lety +14

    i love this video so much, every time he mentions something cheap or random he gets the biggest smile you can tell he really put his all into this.

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety

      It's all about making the parts work together no matter the cost!

    • @rarkitorparkit
      @rarkitorparkit Před 5 lety

      Yeh, A kiwi will always crack a grin when discussing where or how the parts were acquired and adapted because inside were laughing uncontrollably in the knowledge that the component was made for a ton less $$$ and often works better than some exclusive high ticket super fruity tricked out shelf item someone with more money/less skill purchased, and a certain learned trick to get it working together is the one important thing being kept to ourselves. Cue mental image of someone sitting on the garage floor surrounded by scavenged parts and a beer, cursing profusely, stupefied as to why his bits don't go together like the ones seen on youtube.

  • @mxjb1125
    @mxjb1125 Před 5 lety +3

    Gregg is so humble about this build. I love the petina and customization.

  • @Siraphyn
    @Siraphyn Před 5 lety

    My first car was a 1971 Firebird with a 400 Big Block in it... this takes me back... LOVE IT!!

  • @onlyrs8111
    @onlyrs8111 Před 5 lety +11

    I wish more cars were built like this. Amazing build and the photos! Just Wow!

    • @jsleeio
      @jsleeio Před 5 lety

      well there's Jamie Heritage's TA22 Celica with turbo Lexus v8 and R33 GTR AWD... it is (or at least was...) a street-registered roadcar too czcams.com/video/27Pz6Aq585E/video.html

  • @TheRipster777
    @TheRipster777 Před 5 lety +6

    Technical breakdown of the car, plus driving/riding in it and Larry's photos would make build biology even better. Make Larry the host and move that show to autofocus channel.

  • @kentuckyblugrass
    @kentuckyblugrass Před 4 lety +2

    This guy is a FN GENIUS! The angles of the driveshaft are absolutely insane. 👊👏

  • @stezo15
    @stezo15 Před 5 lety

    It's just amazing! This car is inspiring me! I have a dream to modernize a classic British or German 60s car and do exactly like that! Side pipes, wide-ass wheels and swapping in a a great engine (whatever I can find!). Just amazing! Thanks for providing this! 👍😁🙏

  • @ronntice7562
    @ronntice7562 Před 5 lety +10

    Only a GENIUS thinks like that. Well Done mate.
    Every bit of it.

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra558 Před 5 lety +6

    I hope everyone knows what actually went into this car. There’s an absolutely insane amount of hours in this car. Absolute masterpiece.

  • @speed488
    @speed488 Před 4 lety

    Great vid! Gregg looks like a genuine cool guy. A car magician yet so humble about his work. Sick ride and keep up the good work! Cheers!

  • @BryByWire
    @BryByWire Před 5 lety

    So dope. Glad we have people like Gregg around.

  • @Maroco918
    @Maroco918 Před 5 lety +8

    Taking the best parts from all different cars. This is a true "build car"

  • @CarlosTorres-de2ps
    @CarlosTorres-de2ps Před 5 lety +3

    Keep 'em coming Larry! you got a great eye for cars!

  • @LoneWolf-479
    @LoneWolf-479 Před 5 lety

    This is an absolute work of art. What an amazing car, executed to perfection. One of the coolest builds I've ever seen.

  • @ourlifeinwashington4114

    Good people and a very good car. I wish Greg had his own yt Chan showing his work on his "projects". Thank you for sharing. Your photography is amazing at capturing light, detail and the soul of whatever your cam is focused on.

  • @harryvj6397
    @harryvj6397 Před 5 lety +39

    Shame it’s so hard to get your hands on Trans-Ams in the UK. But holy hell if I had one I would make it look like this

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  Před 5 lety +4

      Gregg has been building wild cars for quite some time now! The man knows how to create rolling work of art.

    • @harryvj6397
      @harryvj6397 Před 5 lety

      Hoonigan AutoFocus Gregg and John from Slang 500 should so team up. They would create the Picasso of cars, an absolute joy for the eyes to see

    • @benjaminfranklyn604
      @benjaminfranklyn604 Před 5 lety

      In the Usa, trams are becoming rare,most people stash them away to become barns finds.

    • @rosscampbell6644
      @rosscampbell6644 Před 5 lety

      hey lo chap what about a marina coupe .... stand back 4 0r 5 hundred metres and squint a little while sipping warm ale ... oh yes great britin ...... luv this car way cool

    • @masonl8128
      @masonl8128 Před 5 lety

      I know my old friend has a 71 455 T/A, stashed in a corner never to be fixed, I wish I had the funds.

  • @thejacksonmurphy
    @thejacksonmurphy Před 5 lety +15

    Please put this and the Hoonicorn in a race. Two amazing muscle builds!

    • @dookiebooger9967
      @dookiebooger9967 Před 5 lety +1

      I love the hoonicorn and it would probably dust this thing, but I'd still rather have this. Just the blower sticking out the hood, the kinda ratty look to it, its just perfect to me. But yea i would kill to see this shred around the yard with hoonicorn for sure 👍👍

  • @MrJules2U
    @MrJules2U Před 5 lety +1

    Legendary resume for a very talented guy. What an amazing piece of functional artwork. Just wow.

  • @51KTM51Hurricane
    @51KTM51Hurricane Před 5 lety

    That is a Breathtaking beauty. I bow 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️ down . He is also very humble

  • @slimwiththegsxr6008
    @slimwiththegsxr6008 Před 4 lety +4

    2:27 was a perfect shot with the birds flying off the ground before the car🤙🏽

  • @BRENTxBEAR
    @BRENTxBEAR Před 4 lety +3

    I am not a Trans AM guy... But this is just too cool. Literally a car built by him for him. Purist pulling their hair out and I'm just smiling from ear to ear with jealousy 😁

  • @BMags1
    @BMags1 Před 5 lety

    I think I can say that car is the most creative, engineering marvel of a Frankenstein monster (in a super-cool way) that I've ever seen. Just awesome!

  • @CP-db4rm
    @CP-db4rm Před 5 lety

    Perfect! Gregg, you're a huge talent and so down to earth. Love the car. One of the best cars I've seen in awhile new or old.

  • @ichlav
    @ichlav Před 5 lety +3

    God bless you man.This is a REAL Mad Max Car.

  • @chrisboissoneault7798
    @chrisboissoneault7798 Před 5 lety +4

    That man is an absolute genius God what talent! You are a magician with a camera too this was an awesome video and I would kill to get my hands on that car!! lol

  • @06Nocturne06
    @06Nocturne06 Před 4 lety +1

    Why would anyone dislike this shit? This is pure artisan craftsmanship