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Huge DIY LED Shop Sign 🖼️ | Hot Rod Art!
In this episode, we dive into a fun and budget-friendly DIY project: building a simple LED backlit shop sign! Measuring 2.4m x 1.3m, this eye-catching sign features a classic hot...
Read MoreComplete Restoration of 1932 FORD Grille | Abandoned for 92 Years!
On this episode, we tackle an incredible restoration project: a 1932 Ford grille that has been run over, crushed, twisted, rusted and forgotten for 92 years. We use various hammer...
Read MoreEP. 17 - Completing the Checklist: 'RADIAL FLYER' Almost Set for first Engine Fire-U!
In this episode, we make significant progress toward getting the radial airplane motor fired up and running under its own power in the Volkswagen Kombi build. We prep and apply...
Read MoreSitting for 92 years! We Restore & Customise this '32 Heavy Axle.
On this episode we Restore and rebuild a 92 year old, twisted, bent and rusted 1932 Ford ‘Heavy’ axle. We restore years of rough roads and ware on the axle....
Read MoreEp. 16 - DIY Vintage Stainless Steel Shifter for 'The Radial Flyer’
In this episode, we create a custom vintage-style swan neck shifter for the 'Radial Flyer' using simple tools and a stainless bar. The result is a profile similar to the...
Read MoreCan It Be Saved? Repairing a Severely Twisted Hot Rod!
In this episode, we attempt to realign the heavily twisted and warped hot rod body. The body restoration starts with a new set of full-length coupe subframe rails to help...
Read MoreDIY Aluminium Cast Effect: No Forge Required!
In this episode, we show you how to give Aluminium a vintage 100-year-old cast effect without using a forge. Our DIY process guides you step-by-step on transforming flat Aluminium stock...
Read MoreEp. 15 - Custom Cross Member for Airplane Motor Volkswagen Build!
On this episode we are back working on ‘The Radial Flyer’. Custom crossmembers are fabricated and formed into shape. These front and rear pieces are welded in replacing the old...
Read MoreCustomising WWII Oxygen Reserve Bottles into Hot Rod Fuel Tank!
On this episode, we take two World War II oxygen reserve bottles and fabricate a custom, functional fuel tank to be mounted in the rear trunk of a beautiful 1932...
Read MoreCustom Trunk Panel: Containing an Airplane Motor in a Volkswagen Bus! Metal Forming 101!
On this episode, we are back on the rear of the 'Radial Flyer' fabricating a custom trunk lid, with loads of sheet metal forming and genius DIY tool trick to...
Read MoreBuilding Custom Roll Pan: DIY Shrinking, Stretching, Shaping Techniques for Radial Motor Volkswagen!
In this episode, we create a custom-fabricated roll pan using DIY shrinking, stretching, and shaping metal techniques for the Radial Flyer Split Window Kombi Van. With the airplane motor shoehorned...
Read MoreCustom Hot Rod Floor: Massive Welding Techniques + Channeling done different! Will it Work?
On this episode, we're finalizing the custom floor for the 'Hemi Coupe.' We'll join all the pieces to create a solid foundation for the Hot Rod body. The sides...
Read MoreCustom Fuel Cap Mount: Forming Sheet Metal For Airplane Motor Volkswagen Build | Ep. 12
On this episode we create a metal buck to press form sheet metal. We create a recessed mount to hold our Aircraft inspired Fuel cap. This replaces the factory door...
Read MoreThe BIGGEST HAMMER You've Ever Seen vs. METAL + Shop Projects Update!
Moving metal and moving shop - We get our new power hammer from Machinery House assembled, bolted down, and make some noise! This thing is big and big things are...
Read MoreNO MORE MESSY WIRES - DIY Stainless Wire Looms for Your Hot Rod!
On this episode we provide a simple DIY solution to house your spark plug wires with these custom Stainless Wire Looms. We take some notes from Henry Ford himself- The...
Read MoreRace Car Vs. Abandoned Airstrip: Unveiling The 'midnight Special' - On The Market
With the final details complete, Its alive and running better than ever. A few subtle changes add for some serious impact giving the forever evolving Midnight Special a new look....
Read MoreTri-powered V8 Engine Returns to Roadster After 25 Years!
On this episode we finally reignite the heart beat of the newly named ‘Black Sunrise’s body and chassis. The motor was machined thanks to Galloways Engines and assembled with all...
Read MoreEP. 11 - COOLING an AIRPLANE MOTOR in a Volkswagen! - Radial Engine Kombi.
On this episode we start to create the base that will be the cooling system for the radial motor. Yes, it’s water cooled. With no room for a radiator in...
Read MoreBUILDING Crazy HOT ROD FLOOR from Scratch! - With Very Special Guest!
On this episode we finalise the floor panels and clean up the sub structure. In preparation for welding, everything is finished off, the last panel is formed and put through...
Read MoreEP. 10 - The craziest AIRPLANE EXHAUST on a Radial Motor Volkswagen - WELD + PURGE: Final Reveal!!
On this episode we finalise our custom stainless exhaust system. With the 3 cylinder Radial motor playing a base to work from we decided to split each pipe into two...
Read MoreEP. 9 - CRAZY CUSTOM 3 IN TO 6 AIRPLANE EXHAUST | Radial Airplane Motor Volkswagen.
On this episode we home all 6 exhaust tips to the rest of the pipes and flanges. Many bends and tacks later we have the result seen here, a full...
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