Leroy's Funny Car Body is DONE and It's INSANE!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
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Today we visited the great people at @StarrCreations and finally got to "chop" Leroy's fiberglass body. We showed up to just a mold and by the time we left we had a complete race car body on the ground!
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How much faster will Leroy go with this body versus without?
first
Giraffe Fast
Half second at least
dunno lemme findddd out
Slower and a lot hotter
Turn the Foam plug into a Leroy bed. You all know we would want that as a kid.
For Rip!
Legit comment. Rip would be STYLIN in that unit.
Rip his actual child would literally freak out. Heck I mean I would freak out for a Leroy race car bed lol😂
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Only racecar bed cleet would fit in
Between Leroy’s new body, Mullet’s new engine, McFlurry’s new transmission, and last but not least, EAGLE being built… this channel is about to blow up with unreal drag content! So so stoked🤙🏽
It's gonna all come together for a few months of epic content. Or, as we've seen before, under-tuned hyper drag cars get ran into the dirt with much higher times than projected, him and his crew not knowing what to do, and it becomes another Mullet. Mullet was kinda supposed to be a 5 second car, but it got thrown out the window because they're not on that level of tuning and engineering. Eagle hopefully will be overkill for the 5's, because Cleet and crew sure know how to give months of content for something that should've been solved in a couple weeks.
@@a-a-rondavis9438 I appreciate your attention to detail, but you’re lacking the big picture… this channel isn’t about setting records. It’s about setting goals, doing work, and overcoming obstacles along the way. I love the fact that they go around their elbow sometimes… sometimes they take baby steps, sometimes they buy a twin turbo hemi big block on a tube chassis ‘69 Camaro… it’s not about the destination, my brother. It’s truly about the journey.
@@chrisisthedude1exactly my guy. They show the true side of being a car guy with all the tid bits of cool youtuber stuff. Yeah they could just pay all the right people and go stupid fast out of the box but that adds literally $0.00 in value to the channel. If they get there on their own then its almost a day by day video archive of their progress from nothing to the best and that will forever be on the internet. If you want it done right do it yourself and if you did it yourself shut up and try again till you get it right.
@@a-a-rondavis9438mullet was originally designed to have a jet engine as well as a v-8. They simply reached the limit of the design and started breaking unnecessary parts, without going faster.
@@chrisisthedude1 that is so poetic. beautifully worded.
Hey Cleetus did you know that the island of Kauai has a drag strip on the far west side of the island that is literally right on the beach ! It is struggling to get lights and grandstands but it was just repaved and they have some fast cars on the islands. People literally ship their cars from the other islands to go racing ! Someone like you even if you just visited and raced a rental car would be a huge deal for the island .
I didn't know that that's pretty cool
Would be a cool vacation for the Mitchell family. A working vacation at the most beautiful state in our nation.
that would be cool to see !! showing people from other countries or islands that have never seen stuff this fats from jet boats to cars and trucks.
Sounds like an interesting TH-cam channel for someone that lives in that area. Talk about having a unique channel!
I feel like Leroy had an aerodynamic, fiberglass body at one point in his life.
But the weight of that tub alone is three times this entire shell.
@@edpoell2876Uhhhh... Ok. I think you may want to re-read the original comment brother! 😂
The "BoostedBoiz might grab it and put a Tesla underneath it" was especially funny to me because when Cleet first went to Starr Creations I immediately thought Kyle should get a fiberglass Odyssey body for version 2 of the Plaidyssey
lol 😂🫡🍻Prolly good on the front of a civic fr 🔥
ah yes, the plaidussy
Be willing to bet Kyle some how ends up with that mold on a Tesla chassis. It would be great content for us that have followed for years. Their collaborations are hilarious.
He bought a wrecked cyber truck also
A tesla font end morfed to fit the odessy would be dope
Cleet keeping a striaght face while explaining his "10% prep, 90% painting" theory is hilarious. 😂😂 "Why are they laughing?"
sounded like every chopper gun operator Ive ever worked with..
Was the most NZ/aussie worksite banter, I loved it because I like to hope that one of the young guys there may have thought he was serious
@@mrmcflunday2164so none then
I laughed out loud at that.
@@mrmcflunday2164 yeah so none then
“I paint helicopters and El Caminos” needs to be on a shirt! With your helo and mullet.
But Leroy is a corvette
@@CANADIAN727 correct. But Mullet is an El Camino.
That "No Stupid People" sign should be on the entrance of every single fabrication shop worldwide. I'm from Perth Australia and I would have that sign on my shop if it wouldn't get me in trouble 🤣
And another sign that says:
*_"There's no such thing as stupid questions, just stupid people!_*
LEROY IS WHERE MY JOURNEY HERE STARTED. Love to still see him on the channel
Same here
3rd 😆
What you know about the white c7 and Ed the neighbor. I hope they got superchargers in heaven, rip Ed.
I’ve been watching since he procharged his leased truck in his garage but Leroy is when I fell in love with him definitely my favorite TH-camr
*I can’t even remember what got me into this channel.*
Now if you just would just go with the original livery rendering Starr designed with the feathers you would have something! 🙃 It really does look like what would happen if a WS6 Trans Am and a C7 Corvette had a baby.
Yes! Gotta be the full blown Bald Eagle! Maybe even have the ends of the feathers in 3d and actually hang out over the edges! 😂
“Oh, you guys do know what you’re doing!” Cracked me up! 😂
just hit that part and laughed out loud
Same 😂
From Garrett of all people 🤣👍
Oh you guys are good, you have done this before. I can tell
Homeboy at the body shop is out here looking like if Hagrid went to a barbershop in the hood. Like, "You're a wizard, mah boi."
You didn't just do bro like that💀💀😂😂
😂😂😂@@TheTyisawesome
God stfu you aren't funny
Cleetus is really starting to fill the void left by Mike Rowe and Dirty Jobs. Super cool to see you hopping into all these projects to see what these hard working people do everyday.
As someone who was a chopper gun operator before moving into quality control. I love that Cleetus showed the fiberglass process. I love that he hopped in and chopped some himself.
Can NOT wait to see Leroy run with this!!
Breaking records fs
I can wait to see some racing, racing like I subscribed to the channel to see. Boats and planes are cool, but racing is where its at.
@@kaptkrunchfpvtoo hot in Florida for racing at the moment
That thing looks so sick, I was kinda skeptical about a custom animal car hybrid body but dang that thing is gonna look so slick.
i’m betting it’ll be 6.50s/6.60s
Would be really cool to see a current Leroy run with “X” tune, and then the same tune with similar site conditions post body!
Apples to apples would be really fascinating !
i think we will see the difference in top speed
Some real world numbers for comparison data is an excellent idea.
It will see the wind tunnel for sure.
The truck body builder guys seem so nice! Congrats Cleet it looks great
You have to respect how many huge projects he has going on at once. Most TH-camrs have one build. This man is getting his helicopter rebuilt, Leroy's body, Eagle, just bought an airfield and is building a house and probably several other things we aren't aware of. He is GRINDING!
It’s his full time job and 90% of the work is being delegated
@@OldManWith2Kids oh yeah, I forgot about the helicopter😳😳
@@frazeysburgelites3490Even delegating 90% he's doing a *_lot_* of work. He's also editing the videos for 2 channels, has to shop for, buy, ship, and coordinate parts and labor for a million cop cars, and let's not forget - raise two young kids and keep a wife happy and entertained. Plus a dozen other jobs like scouting future tracks for races, talk to TH-camrs to coordinate races and videos, and do banking and payroll for all of those people he has employed. And I'm literally leaving out dozens of other things. Cleet is a hard worker and a beast.
Cleetus put the plug on the front lawn of the Freedom Factory. Basically a plug replica of Leroy!
@2:35 "No stupid people" I love that sticker and the art on the door lol
Good ole workplace art, better than a museum
I have that same sign at my house
Yeah cause only idiots take a mask off to talk to the camera with all of that fiberglass floating around
@@joeblow8206 You vaxxed 8 times?
@@joeblow8206 didn't see much eye protection on anyone either
I paused the video at 0:02 seconds. To be fair, Leroy with this body takes it out and above the class that it was previously in. I love your channel and everything you all do. I hope you show and explain to the viewers that aren’t as familiar with the rules and regulations of drag racing these facts. Love you all. Keep going quicker.
Leroy is gonna look SICK!!
I absolutely cannot wait to see it on the car!!!
The BoostedBoiz sneak diss was excellent 🤣
Immediately Cleet changed his mind 😂
It was, but also the real reason why plugs get destroyed, so people can't pop molds off them after all that work went in.
@@scioli700Wyatt 😂😂 not wade
Honestly, what kind of value can you really put on Leroy as far as property insurance? Yeah, the sum of the cost of parts is one thing but dang it if Leroy doesn’t have a ton of provenance value at this point. He’s priceless.
Good point, I'd say he has a ton of value to the channel and the business. That kind of quantifiable thing can be insured too. Dancers have insured their legs
He is indeed PRICELESS.
Leroy sky rocketed cleetus channel so he definitely has added value bro
Yes. Leroy can be counted as a huge source of income. Seven digit insurance value at minimum.
Leroy for president
I have to say, the moment you guys flipped Leroy right side up was pretty breathtaking.
I think it’s safe to say the days of cleet refusing to run with a hood because “it doesn’t make a difference” are long gone
Is actually so sweet seeing the process of everything y’all do. Is like the freedom version of “how it’s made”
Take the foam to The freedom factory as part of MacFarland racing museum. I want to take my grandkids there in 20 years
Am I the only one that doesn't feel like this isnt Leroy anymore . Congrats on the new body tho can't wait till see him run
Used to do the glass in Malibu Boats. In my experienced opinion, Cleet and George are definitely 100% certified experts of the chop
Damn a lot more work goes into these style bodies than I would’ve thought. Shout out to them for taking on a body that will see 200 mph!
I’m gonna need a 1/7 scale version of this for my Arrma Limitless Rc car…..would be an awesome speed run body!
New merch idea! Oh Hell Yea Brother!
@@tomcoon9038 right!!…. I’d buy one for sure! I’m in the middle of building it now!🤜🤛
i was just thinking the same thing, i need this body for RC!
@@MrPuddinJones right!… maybe Delta Plasticks could scale it down for us!👍
I see this as a win for anyone into slot car racing.
Lets get some Scalextric slot cars so the kids can have fun too.
I am still a kid if I am in my 30s, yeah?
That Leroy prototype would look SICK next to the giant helmet at the FF entrance.
20 years from now you’ll wish you kept that foam mold of Leroy. Would make a cool display for your car museum when you retire.
Put the plug out by the helmet at the factory freedom (if it can be outside). Paint it to match the car.
Maybe up on some sort of post.
Cleet is just a giant, literally, sponge for knowledge. Gets so excited about just about anything. Leroy lookin real savage now.
Figuratively*
As a UK non religious viewer it's because cleetus is real he actually has fuel running through his veins he knows he's lucky but he genuinely enjoys seeing his friends/associates come up and achieve dreams also.
@@mrambitous562what does the UK and being non-religious have to do with ANYTHING? 😂😂😂
I do composite manufacturing for years now and just wanted to say that you are wrong at 22:10 ;-) if any part rips of at 200mph it would be the backend/spoiler because of the low pressure zone right behind the car :) other then that awesome job 🙂 also, i love the comments which clearly have no clue about composite work but say stoopid stuff :-) gotta love those guys 😀
Do you ever get the sense that Cleetus tells Maddie hey I have to go make content as an excuse to just go play around with other people's tools or go do something extremely fun that brings out the inner child 😂
It’s just the perks of being cleet
Bring that mold back to the freedom factory and have project prime wrap it would be a cool display
they're putting their own design on it at Starr Creations
@@traugdori think he meant the foam plug.
Very cool to see it going from AR/ VR to in real life. The simulation was perfectly accurate. I can't wait to see it break +200MPH. Great job all.
The worst part of working in fiberglass is when you wash your hands in acetone at the end of the day. You will find every mock cut or scratch you got that day, because they will be on 🔥
Legit!! I'm a mechanic for over 30 years. Break clean IMMEDIATELY identifies EVERY SINGLE CUT! 😂
Try cold water first , then acetone . Old timer showed me that . Maybe it might help 😉
Computer aero is cool but can we get Leroy in the big wind tunnel with the smoke wand
Wand*
Would love to see it compared to the pre body numbers they got
@@Edizzle15 😂 I realised that
That’s been the plan from the beginning because they’re curious how close there program is to reality
@@TheTyisawesome and compared to the cardboard aero they used
From a boat building perspective, chopped glass is heavier and a lot less stronger than hand laying and using vacuum bags
Not if you Use Hybrid Fabric and Kevlar! Sorry Sir red tide
Yeah I’m a little confused also why you would choose chopped glass for a racecar part. Yeah they use it for monster trucks but that’s because it’s gonna get destroyed so they use the fastest cheapest option but it makes zero sense to do it for a racecar where every ounce counts
@@gregoryh4601what utter drivel. Kevlar is to make carbon fiber and "Hybrid fabric"? 😂 what are you on about? do you mean powder bound with proper epoxy or what? I work for West Systems and i build race boats in the UK. Glass matting is uses in Fiber "glassing" hence the name. Chop strand is the weakest and heaviest way to do it. Roving and biaxial etc are far far stronger and lighter than chop strand and Carbon Kevlar cloth is a hybrid but is called Carbon Fiber not Fiberglass. Maybe not try to act so smart next time as you know nothing going of that ridiculous comment.
@@54racemanbecause its cheap. Chop strand in the US is junk too its all for poly or vinyl resin. Here in the UK our chop strand we can get in powder bound so we can use proper epoxy resin on it and keep it thinner and lighter. For example i can beat poly or vinyl resin 450 and 600 chop layups easily with a 350g powder bound chop simply because its about 30% stronger for the same amount of cloth weight and laminating epoxy weight. Laying up roving or biaxial is time consuming compared to shooting it on too so the price difference will be huge. They should have cut the cloth into sections it wouod have went on better and not have had to roller it out so hard that i can see where the build up of overworking the chop is. They decent enough but the guy trying to say the dry edges was idea is talking drivel, that part needs reglued so its a solid not a bunch of strands. At first i thought he meant the bit they were chopping off but its not its the actual edge of the body. Yeah i wouldnt have missed that but i do boats so
Finally someone talking sense. I work in Motorsport and you DO NOT gelcoat race car parts either, it's extra weight for no reason at all other than to hide bad composite work. This body is needlessly heavy and needlessly weak.
Sometimes, these videos keep me breathing. Love seeing Leroy come together. Thank you Brother! 🇺🇸
That foam plug is a nice wall piece for the shop.
It's cool. I don't know what anybody is thinking when they choose fiberglass as a career \ business, but props to these guys for keeping this art alive. It's not easy or everyone would be doing it.
Man what an itchy job! But I love that they do it.
@@zxggwrt I was gonna say "they must have an itch for it". xD
Did the ole chop gun for 5 years made hoods, cabs and sleepers for KW, Volvo white, and freightliner. made 100 of the first kw t880 hoods. And t660 hoods and sleepers .Fun job looked like a snowman and three times the size at the end of each day lol.
Cleetus make sure you thank the guy who was responsible for applying the mold release for that easy de-mold. The body looks great and it should add at least 30 mph at the top end. Leroy is going to look great when it’s done.
Really happy to see all the good things coming Cleetus's way. He's made some boss moves and to make it greater he's really shown that he's a really good person generally! I hope for greater and greater success for him and his team! Godspeed Cleet! Yeah Brother!!
@cleetusM you should take that foam mould, seal It with a resin (hard coating) then paint it the McFarland colours and have it on a plinth or post at your shop or track entrance.
lol Cleetus- "I paint helicopters! And El Caminos!" 🤣
crazy how far leroy has come from just a wrecked vet to one hell of a hell yeah brother
They're keeping George's light under a bushel, as is said in the bible. That boy does some pretty slick head-porting! There was video of him at it when he was with Faster Proms, I think. I also ran across his work on a channel that's been playing with the GM Atlas inline 4, 5, &6 engines. They had a 6 cyl head that he'd done...the guy thought it was the last customer head he'd worked on.
Just wanted to say thanks for the videos. Really focused on watching some negative bs the last few days and your video calmed me down. You probably won't see this, but I appreciate you!
I can confirm I am here because I saw the reel with the dude spraying glass in torn shorts, and now I'm fully invested in the Leroy build 😳
Mike Patey would be twitching at the amount of resin going into this thing!
No kidding
There’s something satisfying watching skilled craftsmen go about their business. And say what you want about Cleetus and George, but they do have skills and have proven to be able to step up to the plate and do well. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product sitting on the chassis. Well done boys.
In the area of the headlight or where the eagle is. You should have a space for a go pro. Like a small clear spot with a go pro inside !!!
I’m excited I really am! But where the hell is the rat rod Supra!?!?!?
I've noticed this guy takes over everybody's shop and units😂😂. He always has to shoot a video of him working in someone's shop. Smart by 35 yrs old he has drove everything in the book 😂
Dudes not even 30 yet, so even more impressive
They gain from it a lot also.
Leroy is gonna literally be flying. Badass. 🇺🇸🏁
Engine is coming back with more power too 😬😬😬
@@CleetusM My life is complete. Cleeter responded to me.
Hell yeah brother @dannyht92
I was hoping so, cause of how much this looks like it weighs
Looks absolutely incredible! Those boys at Star Creations well and truly know what they're doing and they seem like super nice dudes on top of that.
So cool to see this entire process! From CAD to the virtual goggles video to this! Can’t wait to see it all painted up and installed.
7 years ago this was "I bought a new car and it's insane" to an American monster muscle machine. Congratulations on all your success. I hope someday to shake your hand and have a talk. You seem like a real good ol boy. Keep up the awesome work.
Everything this man touches turns to friggin’ gold. Hell yeah brother! Drive fast, take chances 🫡🤘
When Cletus said, "you do know what you're doing!!!"
Leroy went from a salvage go kart to a burn out car to a street car, to a record breaker, and now a funny car. Best car out the fleet hands down to me
Lol it’s not a funny car
Didn't really know what to expect... but that body is frickin AWESOME!
Nice touch leaving the weight and additional content for their video Clete
34:41 I love how pumped you are for Leroy's new body
I really appreciate these videos about how things come together.
my days not complete without watching cleet!
Super cool of Cleetus to leave the weight part of the video up to the manufacturers video.
Hibachi Auto Body t-shirt with the quote "I paint helicopters and El Caminos!" goes hard I think 🔥🔥🔥
That’s a good idea George built in camera mounts on the body. First time purpose built body with camera mounts. Little foil right in front of where the camera sits to keep the wind off. Less shaky, less wind….
Cleet, im here to tell you bud, ive been watching since your first video, and ive never been more excited to watch a video than this one. Rock on feller
I love how you always have a go at everything.
It's awesome, he really will take a crack at just about anything. I never wondered this before, but your comment made me ask "I wonder if he's as adventurous with food?" Lol weird question I know. Probably just me wondering because I love trying new stuff 😂
Indeed, while painting his heli he said "I may not be perfect at it--but It's important for me that I have some part of the process". Really love that
Cleeter brother this has been the one video you’ve done thats better then asmr Excatly why I’ve been following you from the start
So cool! I’ve been watching since Leroy was just a puppy - can’t wait to see him all grown up! 👹
33:41 when it flipped over in the sun I got the biggest goose bumps
BoostedBoiz??? You mean Killowatt Kyle and Wyatt Watts??? 😂😂
This does not change the fact that in Australia there are 48 million kangaroos and in Uruguay there are 3,457,380 inhabitants. So if the kangaroos decide to invade Uruguay, each Uruguayan will have to fight 14 kangaroos.
Leroy 2.0 has hatched ….
Ive been watching you and your channel for years thanks for your content. It’s fucking awesome. Keep it up guys peace from
Playas Baja Mx
Man hibachi auto body really has a wide range of talents. At this point we need to ask what DONT they do.
They do not do Asian bbq meat skewers.
@@victorbitter583they love dogs!
So pumped! Instant play when it’s a new vid from Cleet and the crew.
Name a more dynamic duo than cleet & squirrel.
Awesome to see cleeter team up with awesome local businesses!
Im stocked to see Leroy run with his new body! I also cant wait to see the difference in times without all that drag lol
Stocked? Like a lake?
@@Edizzle15 LOL
@@Edizzle15bro 😂
It is so cool to see you being able to help with the process, Cleet. It is also amazing to see the masters at work.
Thanks for taking us through the process Cletus. Super interesting.
8:19 proof we don't all put our pants on the same.🤣🤣🤣
Leroy needed to come back so bad. THANK YOU! Started watch when you when you got the other section of your first shop
Awesome! Love seeing these crews letting you help and the process!
Good lord! Leroy is gonna look freaking awesome! I’m excited to see how much faster he gets
6:00 I love the fact that Do it with Dan’s comment was there. Been watching him for years now
I love finding dans comment on so many random insta reels, it’s always a treat.
Now I know how they make the umbrellas at In-N-Out
Damn those fiberglass craftsman really know what they are doing that turned out amazing
That chop gun is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen
Cleeturs mechanical empathy, and understanding the chemistry of this shit is unreal.
Hopefully that's sarcasm, because Cleet can break anything with zero remorse.
@@a-a-rondavis9438 are you ok?
You only see this comment because you're a sub. ✋🤠
Use the foam mold for some yard art at the Freedom Factory maybe even paint it.
This episode gave me PTSD. I used to do fibreglass for buses in Ireland. Not a fun thing, heaters running 24/7 and being sticky all the time. But it was fun to watch the amazement in Cletus' face 😅