FULL BUILD - REBUILDING A CRASH DAMAGED MCLAREN 720S
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ม.ค. 2025
- I bought a WRECKED McLaren 720s to rebuild!! But the build was a lot harder than i first thought! Here's every single episode I filmed rebuilding the McLaren in one full video. Enjoy.
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One of the few channels where I can watch the full 3 hours with no skipping 👍👍
GUILTY ....................I skipped. as had mostly seen this build. great content thou guys.
Me too
Yeah.
Others could learn from Mat. 🎉
And smile throughout those 3 hours
I already seen these build but I don't skip, I like Mr Mat videos...
I’m sure nobody will read this, but Matt has inspired me to work on my own vehicles and so far I’ve rebuilt two cars and I’m in the middle of my truck very fun and easier than I was expecting save my self thousands of dollars all cuz I saw him do it
we all read that cause its top comment
Get some video footage up……
Mat also encouraged me to buy a wrecked McLaren! Do not regret it!
really?
@@r3vky No but I was encouraged to do so.
For me the real star here is your Dad, he is such a happy and sadisfied person, always a smile in his face... a true gentlemen ☺️
I love your videos, is so relaxing laying in the bed and watch how much passion you have rebuilding those poor cars and bring them to a new life.
Yes I agree 😁💯 Without them these cars would just be a waste, since even McLaren refuses to touch it.
Almost had me in tears when he gave his dad a ferrari that they built. I always wanted something like that.
That's actually what ima doing right now!😂❤
Laying in the bed and watching him! How satisfying man🔥💞
Super well said! 💯
He should have a cool holl I love his videos but I love this video I love laing in bed watching this I am in the UK I hope I see hin
I honestly can't believe you take these cars apart, repair them, and put them back together without knowing where anything goes. It honestly blows my mind! This is my favourite channel on TH-cam. Sorry, DDE!
What's even more cool is he gets cheaper parts and actually does all the work himself.
While people complain about these sports cars and supercars as being expensive. But yet won't take the time to cross reference parts for cheaper and won't work on them themselves
To true@@Jo_Wardy
What'd dde
U would be surprised what u can do if u tryed it. I was afraid all my life, till i said i aint dumber then anyone and started fiddling with it myself. Off course i did some mistakes, not that many and not that seriouse ones , but now i do what u see on the video for a life and i can tell u, i have fun doing it. Its a stress relifer like doing a puzzle xD
My favorite thing about this video is how much fun he is having with his Dad, Gf and friends that is priceless and can't compare to the price of the car itself.
Absolutely 👍
Love when you guys are about to have spend another 5K and you’re all chuckling and having a good time about it. Love the attitude.
Knowing that he didn't have the best relationship with his dad. The channel and the cars bringing them together is the best freakinng part of it all
Didn't know and can barely imagine it given their relationship now. What a happy ending.
Sure u did it for a reason. White walls on old school cars???
😂doubt that, don't believe everything you hear, maybe when he was a kid n said dad I Wana be a pro BMX rider 😂now look 😎 destroying the tube with the builds
why not a good rls who said that?
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What makes these videos enjoyable to watch isn't the build itself, its the genuineness of everyone involved. They all seem to enjoy the build but also each other. Along with Mat's narrating one of the best channels on TH-cam.
I love the commitment his dad has, to be in his Son's life! They have a great relationship!
They should do a intro story to who is dad is and what his story is etc would be a grt watch. Come on boys ,
@@CheerfulRiverboat-eg8jg Late to the party but I'm all for it. I want to be a dad like him one day(hopefully in the very near future :D)
South Florida here. Hey man I see you working with your dad all the time he looks like one in 1 billion and SMART ! I lost my dad in 2020 and he was the same way. Love seeing you guys were together.
A bit of an odd association to make just because someone is male and older in a video.
flc
Lost my dad in 2015, I know how it feels, hoping the best for you and god bless your dad
I chuckled when you mentioned Pyrofuse and said the regular subscribers would know what that was. I just realized how much I've learnt since i started watching your videos 😃
He even mentioned the porsche one
This is the second time I watch this video even though it’s three hours I’m obsessed
I Australia at least we would probably call it a fusible link. First time I remember seeing one was in the 70s on a Nissan.
@@Kysonis2lit Sounds like a sign of early onset dementia.
😂😂😂
I'm one of those guys whose eyes would glaze over once the conversation drifted over to the topic of cars. Surprisingly though, my last semester in high school, I took an auto shop class, knowing that having a basic understanding of automotive mechanics could come in handy. I was a gangly, awkward A student who played flute in band and hated football games. Can't say I wasn't a little worried about my personal safety. The focus of the class was to tear a V-8 engine down and rebuild it starting with just the engine block. I aced the class because I labeled every part and never missed a day of class. A year later, I found myself using that experience to fix my own 1973 Subaru that needed a top end job. Did everything but for some valve work. Drove the car back from the repair shop, only to find the shop had not replaced a valve guide correctly. Car looked like a Saturn 5 liftoff was occurring when accelerating from a dead stop. Go figure. And here I found myself watching the entire video about the McLaren rebirth. It was like some drama unfolding. And kudos to the dude taking on such a daunting task, not to mention his dad and friends seeing it through, having picked an obscure, high end wreck! Cheers!
Your dad carries this channel for me😂 Absolutely nothing taken away from you, but your dad's laugh and overall energy is great!
the laughter and joy of the oil flying out the oil can is so heart warming. y'all are just so excited that you got it to start rather than the mess the oil made all over the engine and ground. such a great video and such a fantastic father, for real. much love brotha. new sub!
3 hour video? We can always rely on Matt for videos so long. I find it amazing! Thank you Matt.
its just them all added together so he makes more money. Duplicating content
I’ll still watch every build multiple times.
@@HelloAussieand?
@@HelloAussiei mean yea , gotta make money, but for people like me i prefer to wait until he releases the 3hr long vids
@@HelloAussie Yeah, but many people want a full video and not videos in parts and Matt does usually make full videos.
Im a mechanic my self and do complete swaps from interior to harnesses to make a shell completely gutted and build it all up again this video was so good to watch and enjoy 🎯🎯
These should be on Netflix! Amazing Matt
For some reason your vid came up on my Playlist and I am so glad it did best new show in my life I am into hot rods and never pulled wrenches on a exotic car closest is a older corvette lol but your commentary with your shows makes me feel like I am invested hoping you get lucky with the total Cost for the entire rebuild keep up the great work and your dad's involvement is another great part peace from Vancouver British Columbia CA
why the hell would you want Netflix to get all the money for this instead of Matt?
@@HellYeahImIrish they paid Clarkson 200 million for his farm thing. Matt could earn way more was my thought
@@FiveWhiskers Clarkson's show made over 500 mill. Netflix got the other 300 mill.
@@HellYeahImIrish I'm sure getting 200 mil for 13 episodes is a lot more than what TH-cam pay... It was a positive comment about the quality of matts work
the excitement on matts face when he gets the car moving is amazing. It truly shows he loves what he does
3 hour video for a Thursday
What a treat ❤
Sorted my entertainment for the evening 👍🙏
Am watching it on a Tuesday hahaha
I’m going to echo what others are saying…love watching a full build start to finish. I truly appreciate the detail you show and talk through. Also watching you working with your dad is extra special!
Also, the reactions every time he gets a piece snapped in place, thats why i watch the channel. Seeing a man become happy from watching his project come to life puts the biggest smile on my face. Keep it up bro
Dear Matt, Your videos have it all- they are informative, promote hard-work and are highly educational with great entertainment value. Someone wrote they don't skip a second. Same with me. Hats off to You, and Your Dad.👏
Brilliant watching the progression from Solo, to Hannah, Kevin, Tony (Legend), Camera Matt and the team. Complete Series videos are also a brilliant idea. More please so we can easily look back on older builds and recap the journey!
Funny that sometimes when i'm in a hurry I dare thinking of skipping a bit to see the end... and then my heart stops me by pure respect of all the work put on rebuild and video editing ...
Cheers guys ! You are inspiring
Watched every episode of this build, now watching it again for 3 hours.
mint mate
Where do you watch episodes??
Mat I absolutely loved watching this. I recently built my car, from chassis up. Made a custom wiring harness for the body with standalone ecu, custom interior, body panels, suspension, brakes, motor swap, exhaust, the whole 9 yards.
I felt like I was watching exactly what I did. The pure excitement to even getting it rolling without any body panels etc. is so relatable. Best feeling in the world. I hope one day I can be doing the same thing for my job. Keep it up brother. It truly gives me the excitement I felt when driving my car for the first time etc. Cheers mate!
Lots to like about this channel but dad and son working together is the best. Thank you for sharing.
I can't even open a phone and put it back without losing screws. This guy just rebuild an entire car !! I'm just speechless
I used to love watching Mike Brewer and Edd China in Wheeler Dealers but Matt and his dad take rebuilds to a whole new level… with a comic edge. Addictive viewing of mind blowing challenges. Brave and brilliant. ❤👏🏼
I’m pretty sure all you need is the right attachments to hook to your suspension with a vacuum pump…same as you use vacuum for freon lines on A/C systems. Vacuum pump that you only use with just fluid for suspension. Loved your Dad saying Matt is the expert and surely you have become a expert for sure!! Always enjoy learning from your CONTENT!!! I’m smiling constantly through the entirety of all your videos.
If you still have the old tub you should drop seats, a dash and a game steering wheel in and turn it into a driving simulator.
Omg yes
great idea. or just a simulator for people to practice re-wiring a McLaren.
Or so people can lift up the entire frame to see what it takes to make a car light.
Props to you my bro, what a technical and hard build. But what's the best part to me is how you get to spend this time with you dad, from someone who also learned a lot from my dad and my wife having never really knew her dad. It's something that's never to be taken for granted. Enjoy these times while you can and enjoy that damn nice car!!
Love these full build videos! It’s like watching a movie!
We Germans don't really say "Deckel", we call it "Motorhaube" which is literally "engine hood". Love your videos. They are so positive. I'm binging your stuff, since I subscribed recently. 👍👍👍
i love hospital in german
krakenhaus
Everyone had fun in this lovely loooong video, the Dutch, DDE, the McLaren workshop, Hammond, the Stig, Dad the wrecker transporter, and of course the crew !!!!
1:07, "And the country we're flying to? Amsterdam" 😂😂😂 Made me chuckle lmfao. Love the vid!
Hello from Florida...I was so happy for you on this extremely difficult task...I have worked on several different super cars in my lifetime and it gave me such a huge smile to see your huge achievement...CONGRATULATIONS...
I love the bond between you and your dad.He is such a pleasant personality,always positive
Matts been blessed to have a father that is so affable and supportive.
What great thing. Getting to spend so many special memories your your Dad . He is literally helping you live your dream.
Each car you rebuild- wow- I’m just stunned at y’all’s ability to accomplish the impossible. Well done, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Since I came across this channel, I've been glued to it daily. NOBODY DOES IT LIKE MAT ARMSTRONG💪💪
Ah the Dipsticks.. yep, I had to purchase one for my Audi because I never have trusted electronics very much. Wonderful Build Mat!! Super job, love the color and the wheels. First Class!
42:51 it’s literally blowing my mind how you do this over and over again without knowing that much man, like i fell like closing the video when i see just these amount of wires and then think of all the project 😂😂😂😂😂 your a legend men i swear❤
Mat I have been watching your videos since the beginning of your channel and you are an inspiration to say the least ! But the best thing about your channel is the memories you are creating with your DAD , I was very close to my DAD and I wish I had videos of all the work we did together renovating houses, The memories live on forever so keep making them mate 🤩🤩🤩
I appreciate so much about your videos.
Number 1 they are long format videos so you wait till you are finished to put it all together. then get it out. Vs you dropping small bits as you go. As a dad with kids and life and my own projects, to remember to keep checking back or remember when I left off is a hassle and I eventually drop out from watching until it’s complete. But with a long format I can put it on before bed then lose sleep for the next day because I’m along for the ride lmao. If I start it I can’t stop it.
Second thing is how you feature so many other TH-camrs and guest like Richard Hammond or however you spell that legends name. Plus you genuinely appreciate them and the people you meet along the way or people that help you, not seeing any hate or jealousy, plus being happy and positive even with such huge setbacks you run into. You just keep pushing and being positive till you guys find a way.
Lastly, seeing your dad be such a helping hand along the way. Seeing you both work together laugh,together and overcome things together is amazing. He works so hard for you even transporting the car around, fixing it, problem solving all while he is calm with a smile on his face. What I would give to have more or a relationship like this with my own dad. If I could I would pay millions to buy that time and memories with my pops. I know he’s got to be proud to be able to walk around thinking about how much energy and time he puts in to watch your smile and reactions. I know personally watching my children and working on things with them seeing how happy my daughter gets they are memories that are burned into my brain.
My bad for such a long comment everyone and to the OP but I really hope you keep pushing. And growing but also keeping that small TH-camr vibe if that makes sense. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤝🏼💪🏼🐐🙌🏼🙌🏼
Ps once I really like a TH-cam creator and the channel I let all ads play 100# through along with the video don’t skip at all. 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼
Love these builds, I don't think I've ever "wanted" to work anywhere in my life, but working with this lot would be a dream job 🤣
i kept watching and got sucked in. im now at 1H and 1M....you really inspire me and show what's possible....thank you mat!!
That explanation on the suspension is PhD level💯
Dude you need not ever question your ability at re building cars and making videos on exactly how and what goes into your efforts in doing so , because your absolutely doing what your ment to in life and the fact your not a actual mechanic with credentials or certification in doing super car repairs makes it THAT much more epic, the amount of three hour videos on doing exactly that , that I have watched more than just once without skipping I’m not willing to admit but I will say I find the challenging gamble and your relentlessness seems to be soothing enough that I often fall asleep watching, BUT not because it’s boring.. not at all. All that to say always and forever keep taking on those bigger challenges your a pro rather you think so or not. . . Most people would not be able to do what you are, the average person wouldn’t know where to start, it could also be viewed as if you can do it with no certification, anyone can, but I’d argue that factor , for one most people would not want to let alone enjoy doing this challenging of work even if the end product was the most amazing car possible , it would be almost easier to get a really good paying job and just buy one,,, as NOT easy as it is to afford one of them… your a mad scientist that rebuilds Frankenstein super cars lol but that’s your nitch, gotta say they all look fricken amazing when your done and the upgrades your adding to make them “yours” are also very dope. So don’t kid yourself, so very talented you and your crew are, oh and speaking of crew , don’t be afraid to give your dad a hug now and then. He’s such a valuable part of your team , in the video where you re built his Ferrari and supprised him with it being his… was sooo good, the only thing missing was that hug . lol anyways much love to y’all and all you do, never stop kicking ass ❤❤🎉
Wow sorry for the length of that comment I had a lot to say lol hope y’all don’t mind, the attention to detail that go into your builds you probably won’t give a shit, everything said was just merely all compliments so don’t take as anything other than!
Just discovered your channel. Looong videos, yet I don't skip a second. Very thorough, and I really appreciate when you just try something and see if it works. Despite the high dollar cars you work on, this makes your channel feel relatable. Great work, subscribed for more!
AWESOME video Matt. Watched it in one hit. Love the car and the transformation. I lost my Dad in 1999 and the relationship you have with your Dad reminds me of happier times. 😊
The only person that can make me sit and watch a 3 hour vid without fast forwarding
This is what winning and hard work looks like. I've been watching Matt since his 1st car repair. I'm proud that I didn't jump on the band wagon. When you are right with the world it rewards you ten gazillion times fold.
The squirrel joke!! 😂
Tony's such a legend.
10:07 your dad is the best part 😂 I love it ❤
From India 🇮🇳
Matt the only guy to fly to a country called Amsterdam 😂😂
I think Amsterdam is a city in the netherlands
You are a phenomenal teacher! Learning about cars can be super intimidating to many. You make it so accessible and enjoyable to learn. I've learned more about how cars function in two weeks of watching your videos than in 20+ years of driving. Loving these long form videos so much, I'm hooked!
hats off to his dad, always smiling always laughing no matter happens.
You, your father and the whole team are legends! I watched the whole show in one throw and really enjoyed it. Willing you on and cheering when things went right. Oh yeah this should be a Netflix series! Seriously you guys are pure inspiration. ❤
I lost my dad 2 years ago.. I miss him every single day… cherish the time you have with your dad mate… cherish having him every single moment ..
Mat your videos are some of the best car rebuild videos I've seen. The editing is so good too. Thank you for your content.
Luckily there are so many wrecked versions of this car to pick parts from breaking yards.
I love how Matt displays the saying no risk no reward ❤️
Fact💯
Mr. Armstrong, you are in inspiration! Please continue restoring and repairing as many of these beauties as you can.
The country we are flying to: Amsterdam. LMAO
As soon as he said it I headed to the comments 😆
Hilarious 🤣
Never heard of the country Amsterdam
This guy isn't the smartest tool in the shed, you can tell just by the way he talks. Makes great content though, however frustrating it is sometimes to hear him botch the English language.
@@SwiftHDX yup the video was fucking great so I take it back
Voice over editing error at 2hr 12 mins...😂
Best 3 hours I've watched in a while. 👌🏼💪🏼
Thank you for clarifying my sanity, i noticed it as well, but i thought i had accidentally opened a new tab
I'm now at 37th minute and I do not want to skip a single second and do not want to know the outcome until the whole video finishes. It is like a drama movie an I'm so hooked. Thank you
1:31:00 Believe it or not…..
The principle of this suspension system was also (first EVER???) used on the Citroen 2 CV!!
Thanks a bunch for a very good vid of a well performed restoration of a GREAT car!!
(thumb+subscription….)
bro i can't imagine the feeling u have deriving the car u built with yourself and your dad i love this channel so much
Your dad’s maniacal laugh when the smoke came out the exhaust was hilarious😂😂
Mat and his dad is the reason i can stay watching your vidio for hours,,,i wish i can do same hobby together with my dad..
1M subscribers loading...nice work Mat
My 10 year old nephew put me on to this channel, he loves cars and I was never really a car guy but my god my love is steadily increasing with every video. It feels like something primal woke up in me
Your hardest build ever, and you still managed it in 2 hours 58 minutes .... So impressive 😉
I can watch this with no skip, not getting bored, with full understanding, i love it
Watching from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪
Kenya 🎉❤
EPIC.....when you took it apart i thought no way. But yet again you do what looks impossible,. Watching this vid was the best way ever to spend 3 hours, thank you Matt and Tony.
There DEFINITELY should have been some merch made with 'Engine Very Bad'
Absolutely amazing to watch all 237 hours of this.
Attitude towards the build, dope. Camera work, dope. Content, dope. ...oh and car, dope!
Enjoyed all of 2:58:39 of the video. Hope you beat Ben one day.
Considering what you went through in order to get that McLaren back up and running, you won the race in the end in my book. "GREAT JOB"! 👍
you guys def need to be more safe when cutting and drilling carbon fiber, gotta wear your masks guys! Stay Safe!
His dad is very supportive , the kind of dad of the year award u wish
Why have I woken up to this video at 3am so many times...
never seen a single ad through out the whole video! awesome mat! love this type of videos that u can enjoy not moving an inch!
Beautiful build...except the wheels 😂
Yes I agree wheels spoil the car they look plastic
He just wanted to make it ... different 😂
Love the car, hate the wheels. Spoilt a beautiful car. Shame.
Even though I don't have much time for this kind of vehicle, this video was a pleasure for me again - thanks MAT
I saw you at the Nurburgring with Ethan and Liam and guessing there going to be a video ?
Love the way mats dad is just so chill and funny and thier bond together building cars
Ture
I better get a coffee and some popcorn after 😂❤
Wow, congratulations @1:21:29!! 😃👍👍 Patience makes perfect, my friend!! You're becoming a bonafide expert now, Matt!! 👏👏
Ohhh its the full rebuild not gonna watch it saw it already
Yes, his father is a mechanic, but to consider such a feat for someone who has no formal background but his drive and determination is nothing short of astonishing. Add in the entertainment and everything else behind the scenes and it’s somewhat of a miracle, yet he has proven himself time and again.. pushing the limits. It’s nothing short of impressive. Kudos to the Armstrongs.
Bro…. How do you rebuild a whole McLaren and not know it’s made by Mercedes Benz smh 😂😂😂
What an amazing job of rebuilding this car. When I 1st watched this I wasn't at all sure you could do it, you've not only done it, you've made it your own, bravo!! Now, there is one thing I think you missed on. The white on the rims should have, in my opinion, matched the mint green on the car, that would have taken this to a level all its own.
Great build, but that colour and whose wheels are criminal
Could of colour changed it, 🟣 that looks good on McLaren.
Loved every minute of it ❤️
Thank God you uploaded whole in one not in parts.
Bros gonna struggle rebuilding Jack Doherty's McLaren💀
Great job . Ive worked on vehicles sense I could read the numbers on the tools my dad was yelling at me,then professionally sense 89 and you do as good or BETTER than most techs I've ever worked with .
I love the fact he has his dad involved and picking his brain, and asking for his knowledge and help!