Impressed or Concerned about this build?

[GrifterGuru]

Accidentally came across this video earlier and I can not decide whether I am impressed, concerned or a mix of both....

 

[FOMOGO]

With that differential it sure won't have Lambo power output. Impressive none the less, considering the tools at his disposal.

 

[hotrats]

Another, different endeavor.

 

[Eddyde]

With that differential it sure won't have Lambo power output. Impressive none the less, considering the tools at his disposal.

It looked like it was powered by a motorcycle engine...

 

[talvare]

Imagine what that guy could accomplish with a real fabrication shop.

Ted

 

[FOMOGO]

Didn't get that far, but makes sense. Mike

It looked like it was powered by a motorcycle engine...

 

[woodchucker]

I noticed the lack of a welding helmet, or safety glasses while squinting during grinding/cutting.
I gotta figure the mask (breathing) was the only thing he thought was worth protecting.
It's talented given the tools/ resources. But it's still a **** box drive train and power wise.

 

[markba633csi]

When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail
When you have a cheapo welder, everything looks like a scabby tack weld

Now, if he was building realistic dummy cars for films I would be impressed- if he was doing it responsibly
Next project: a life-size fully articulating Brigitte Bardot replica to go in the passenger seat

Little kids running around with all the fiberglass (not carbon fiber as stated) particles in the air- smooth move ex-lax

 

[GrifterGuru]

smooth move ex-lax

Here I am thinking I was in the minority for knowing that phrase!

Any way, time for me to "make like a tree.... and leaf"... I'll grab me coat!

 

[markba633csi]

I probably heard it around 1964 when I was 10 or thereabouts LOL