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

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]

I love your 5 window Millner fiberglass hot rod!

[akallio]

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.

[gregbrenneman]

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.

[ESchachte]

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.

[ytwhite]

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

[ForeverDownByLaw]

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.

[staceysg]

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.

[saleen]

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

[geraldscott]

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.

[michaelzimmerman]

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

[Im_justheresoiwontgetfined]

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

[WatchmakerErik]

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

[madeiniceland]

Thank you guys for kicking my out of the motor trend world, After 10 years of supporting you and waiting for every episode.

[surfer]

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

[crystalk]

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

[xciteful]

These guys are geniuses at what they do.

[McVerne]

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...

[jeremycorey]

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

[threadtapwhisperer]

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

[chandlerlofton]

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