Chad I got rear-ended in 2008 really bad and had to have a total of 7 back fusions and I worked in HVAC for 29yrs and since 08 I haven't worked and was afraid to try anything at all and since I started watching you I started working on small things and today I redid my in-laws bathroom and I completely redid the entire rear suspension on our 07 gmc acadia and my wife is so freaking proud of me which I haven't seen in a long time. Anyways I just wanted to thank you for being so inspiring.
Thanks for doing such a good job of filling in all the blanks Chad. Knowing the missing history of how you and your creations have evolved makes us feel like we're working along side you.
It is good to be honest with people and explain the progress on vehicles. I have been following you for a few years and you explained this a few times but hopefully it gives a perspective for those wondering. This is a much better way to approach things rather than putting up a video when you are angry. Keep up the great work!
Chad , much respect to u brother for showing us your car collection and appreciate you sharing your thought process and strategy on building cars , made a lot of sense , you explained it well and it looks like its worked really good for u. We can tell because you have the pudding . I watch ur channel daily n learning everyday and have been inspired by ur process of executing car building. Again, thanks and much respect to you n Jolene!!
Chad , I like to build bicycles and have two project builds lined up for myself this winter to keep me busy . Like you I try to be frugal and usually shop around for used parts or something I find for free . One of these days I`ll have a decent shop instead of my living room , haha . Thank you for doing what you do cause it inspires me to do what I do and I love what I do .
Defiantly an unique artist for sure ... luv watching you both making cars that we never seen before, not even here in Australia ... forget about the haters and feed off of the positivity of the awesome comments you get ... keep been you and I for one will keep enjoying
I personally like the fact that you guys change it up regularly. I like to see different projects come along and envision what they will be in time. Great work!
Thanks Henry Verryydt you made it possible for Elvis going up and down. Like Chad said he will always own the car. I know what it means to be given something. I have things friend's that gave me that long past away and to this day I still have those things hanging up for show. I pretty much know where everything came from in my little museum.
Like so many others, I had looked foeward to a Bugatti or two being completed, rhen the COD, racecar, erc. But, my intemperence was driven by my age. I also have cancer, so every day that comes is not guaranteed. We've all heard that it's not the destination that is important, but the journey. We've been invited to join Chad and Jolene on their journey, andd I've decided to enjoy it as long as I can. Elvis is going to be fun.
I really appreciate your wellingness to share what you know and how you look at your projects in real time. Such an impowering thing for all of us. I do not take away the fact, YOU ARE Skilled at what you do, and are very good at it. Because you practice your art, not just talk it.
Bad Chad you are an amazing Man, truly amazing and I can see why Jolene is in love with you…. Keep on doing what you are doing because obviously it’s working and your channel is growing like wildfire !! I know you know this but don’t let the little fellas who are jealous and say negative things ever get you down and you never ever have to explain yourself to us true fans !! 💃🏻🕺🏼🥰💥⚡️🥇🥇🥇🍻🍻
Chad! Nice to see you opening your mind to doing something different. And explaining why you do things the way that you do. That 5 letter word...Money. You have the time, but it's about the money. Sad but true. You have made do with what you have or found along the way 😉! I totally get it and understand your way of thinking! Keep doing what you are doing Chad! I still say we need to hear Jolene more,even when she is filming (videoing) . I am beginning to see you talking a little more time, slowing down because you are having to think about doing things that are new to you! Good for you. Please don't get so frustrated with the negative comments. The more popular you get, seems like they come out of the wood work. Keep on doing what you do Chad! Jolene,Keep Chad on the straight and narrow. Speak up ! Let yourself be heard. You have some good ideas. And it will help your viewership go to the moon! Chad,listen to that soft calming voice your partner has 😌 .
I Love "Elvis"! I'm also a huge fan of the 50's cars...can't wait to see this next phase of "Elvis" in the making! Thank you Chad & Jolene for all you do.
Another great video explaining what you're doing and going to do and why tells us once again the people who give negative comments really don't know you good enough to see how you make yourselfe and Jolene happy,it's deserving lots of respect you're living and building your dreams,keep up the good work
I would like to thank downtown John for helping Chad out now and then. Bad Chad is an expert at building cars and painting cars etc. etc. etc. and it’s nice to have someone like downtown Jon to take care of some of the particulars so Chad does not have to shift gears so to speak. I just cannot get over bad Chad and Jolene and FINA dog 🐕, what an awesome TH-cam channel they have created and yes I am addicted to it. 😜😜💃🏻🕺🏼🐕🥇🥇🥇🍻🍻🍻
Great to see how you do various parts of each build. I grew up around car folks and seeing them jumping around on different builds in between the regular customer work that brought in the cash, was common.
Looked with interest at the car collection episode. Don't think anyone can dispute that you're a hard worker. But when you're having fun it's really more play than work!. You mentioned that the cars are always going to stay there. There you and Joleen's sort of kids. You also used the word perspective many times. I personally don't "get" the looks of many of your cars... Except for the little dump truck, it would look lovely in the office area of the shop. The vehicle with the whale fin in the back. I'd glance at it. Same with the one you drive from the trunk. Saw it a sema! Its Hum doesn't know? .......... As an audience member, I don't connect with your viehicals. However, I love how you build stuff out of what most people would haul away to the junkyard. I love that you're making a TH-cam and Facebook show out of it. I love it driving you and your Laday a good living. Happy for you that you're doing what you love. I'm also learning some tricks and shortcuts from you..THANKS! In the evening, when I'm finally done with my day's work. With whatever I'm having for the evening meal. Switch on Bad Chad to see how much he did on his project today. I was very interested when you were working on that truck. Or cab-over, as you call it. But you just quit?? Someone sent you a Freightliner step picture for your cab over. I think it would look good. I'm anxious to see the thing. But out of the blue, you switched and went and made a race car now it's parked. Caused me to lose interest. Same as the Bugatti. I was really looking forward to seeing that finished. It's actually when I started watching you. To put it into perspective!!! it's your show and you can do whatever you want. I'm your customer and if I'm no longer interested in your product...... I go find a new product,
I saw your last video and I was just thinking Lions don't need to explain their existence to sheep! Keep up the great work your inspiring thousands don't let a few negative people distract from that! love watching you guys and I've learned a ton thank you!!
i couldn handle a day without badchad and jolene and fina . lol only thing i dont like is when theres no hour or longer videos lol other than that how can you say a bad thing about you guys i love you guys
I restored a 1964 VW bus that turned into a massive money pit. Kinda Stopped having fun with it after 30,000 dollars..LOL finished it and sold It and made a couple of bucks. I and other builders know exactly where You are coming from. It’s easy to get real broke real quick when you Fall in love with a project. It’s not about the destination it’s all about The ride.
I mostly work on old YJ and TJ jeeps being a southern Ohio boy. I love to see what everyone else is doing though. I think your cars are absolutely beautiful and your positive attitude is very contagious. Subbed.
I love "You are allowed to feel like the king, and I do and you should;" Love that! What a great attitude about life. Why can he say and do that? Because he takes ownership of his life and doesn't give it to someone else. Like what is going on today across this amazing planet earth.
AirRide designates the units your putting on the Merc as "Shockwaves". [Bag & Shock combo] And then the ones on the Bugatti are "Air Bags" [just a Bag, but needs a outside mounted shock to control it] We call them this to designate the difference between the 2 so it's not confusing.....and is specific.... :)
I loved your show on TV, now Facebook and TH-cam. I’m amazed by your visions and incredible talent, I can see your mind on constant override when you’re walking around a project, taking in all the views, planning as you’re moving!!! I wouldn’t worry about the negative feed back, probably from a bunch of couch potatoes who keep grabbing the wrong end of the one and only screw driver that is under the sink in the apartment they live in!!
But I do admire his work, and his ethic. The way he explains himself is very good. Sometimes I miss what he says and I have to go back and listen again. He is a true craftsman and artist.
Great filming Joelene 🎥 Chad always love watching your daily show! My husband Peter and I watch every day! You truly are blessed with creativity! Cheers from Cyndy & Peter Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Sorry for my comment on the fire wall of the race car. You are very correct that the intended use of the car it has a very low chance of danger. The idea of you or Jolene getting injured was my first thought and that's where my my heart felt comment came from.
Im happy your going to paint and get it driving. It is very special to me. This car brings back memories of my dad and me building cars... covid took those days from me
Great to see you have John helping you with the suspension- two heads are better than one. You can bounce ideas off each other and it makes the whole thing more fun.
As far as Chrome goes nowadays you can paint it with chrome colored paint . It looks great and other builders have used it . So it comes down to the builder if he wants the real deal or not . Thumbs-up Jolene 👍 and 👍 Chad
Thank you to the both of you for your videos Right now it has such a calming fix ;your vids a are wonderful escape not to mention how good your artistry is and your sweetheart uses the camera like a pro. Oh yea give fina a scratch. Once again keep up the great work.
Air Ride on that car will be sick looking! Be awesome to see when she hits the road someday! Great content but hoping to see some partial live action on the You Tube! Appreciate your efforts in all that you do. No complaints on my end for anything cause your always doing something! That’s the way all should view your content and shut up over the bullshit comments. Love you guys!
People are going to talk crap about the grill but I would say leave it alone because it shows where you were at in life and you found something that perfectly fits your vision. You truly are a genius.
Good job, good project. I suggest you offer one of your cars for sale for money and fame in the world of cars. I know you and Julien love your cars. It is not permissible for you to be alone to enjoy other people’s cars as well. After you get the money, you can complete your projects. This is the car market, making, selling and buying. Thank you.
I just can't understand y people would thumbs down you Chad. Your a hard worker seem to mean well in everything you do. I only wish you and Jolene the best of everything
Charcoal metallic goes well with that peach color. 56 chevy did charcoal roof, trunk, and quarters done charcoal and the front in peach. Looked super nice.
A choice ride Hiltz Co. You work smart...Your dedication reinforces the need for people to be dedicated to their dreams and desires. Opportunity does come with a pair of coverall work clothes. A famous inventor coined that phrase. I can't remember who it was though...I apologize. During the Art Renaissance time period: Wealthy patrons supported great Artists. That makes me think:: What can we do to help you? Love your show...Thanks for sharing your world with us. It's a great place to be...A place away from the realities of life. Peace be with you two. God bless your endeavors and lives.
Hello Chad , you a very good man and a Professional, you do an amazing job building car you NEVER EVER have to explain yourself to us very LOYAL you tube people
The other day you were in the warehouse. I thought you were going to give us a rundown on all the cars but you, understandably, had other things to say. Is there any chance you could go back to the warehouse and give us a rundown on each car? What it took to build and what the drive train is, that sort of thing.
Can't wait to see this one a bit closer to being finished I think it's going to be awesome Chad and jolene. Can you not use a different colour besides black there's loads of builds and they always seem to be black. Give it a Chad twist with the colours on elvis. Keep up the great work the both of you 👍
Hey Chad, I would like to suggest for a moon tank on the race car, you could use an air pig tank. Decent size for gas, right shape for the look, obviously built to take pressure so it could handle the expansion of the gas in the heat, and you would likely find one cheap or free on one of your wrecking yard trips.
When you said it was pink underneath, I thought "I dunno about that." But the salmon pink down there is a nice color, and would make a great 2-tone accent color. I think an inch lower is about perfect. This one's going to be fun, can't wait for the powerplant.
The Elvis Merc is cool. If you don't have the Tail Lights sorted, you could put a strip of small Red LEDs down the Body Line just with the tips poking out (Frenched in?). I've seen it somewhere, and they sequenced the the LEDs as Turn signals and Brake Lights. Similarly for the Front, they make Round Headlights with LED Hi/Low Beams in the top 2/3 and Turn signals in the lower third. Again a cool solution. Maybe if Jolene found the OEMs, they would sponsor these installs, or at least donate the parts. Another thought, I think it's time you, and the friends that help you, get off your backs doing the mechanicals and got a Lift. Contact Wildfire and see about them sponsoring you by putting it in your Collection storage building; as it has the roof height needed. They've done quite a few TH-camrs recently, and seem to have good equipment. Lastly, I think it would be better to get the powertrain into the Merc before making it pretty. I expect you are going to use one of the numerous engines & trannies you've accumulated in the last couple of years. Please don't put the Jag engine in. Make it something from Detroit or Windsor. That would be fitting.
Beautiful car which will look the business when painted. That style was crying out for air ride so great that it is getting it. Jolene, Chad and John make a great team. Can't wait to see what happens next.
I enjoy your shows very much. Do not spend a lot of time worrying about the negatives. Be positive that's when your at your best. You have a fresh outlook on life
Great car with a class name, well done on another great build chad 👏 I can't wait to see it finished and in its pride of place amongst all your other amazing cars, keep up the great work.
Chad should build custom cars for other people. By doing that he would make money building the car for the client as well as making money showing the build on TH-cam. He has thousands of fans and should have no trouble finding clients who would want a Chad original creation.
you so innovative and your Brian most of time joelen most have hard time keeping up you both are so good together.. most be on over loud. it look's great as it is remember lot of roads have ramps to slow cars down
I’am not a big fan of car that sit on the ground, lowered yes. Like just as is. You said something like a Blue Interior, painting the outside midnight blue looks black but it is a real dark dark blue with pink trim as you said. Maybe some nice pink pen stripping flames. Can’t wait tell the color is on.
I'm a little older then you chad and have back issues I love the look of a lowered car but can not get in and out all that well I like the 60s gasser where the hole car sits high and I love 4x4 specially jeep wrangler I would love to see what you can do with a lifted 4x4
To those that complained about Chad not finishing projects. Chad does not live in a warm climate like Texas or Florida, he's in Nova Scotia he could have his first snowfall within a few weeks and that would be it for the projects outside. If you notice his hoist is outside. Also if you haven't been paying attention it is been very hard for these car builders to get parts. They have to jump around on projects to keep giving us content. You were only seeing one hour out of each day. You have no clue if he's working on the other vehicles or not. Please stop whining and just watch and enjoy.
Love Elvis what a great car, always keep moving forward, build them your way, do not listen to the bad talk, thanks for sharing your knowledge, and ideas
As a car guy that grew up in the 70's working on my personal cars and at various muffler shops I put on a ton of air shocks to give cars that 70's "jacked up" look but found that if the cars weight road to much on the shock mount the mount had a tendency to snap since those mounts weren't designed to hold the whole weight of the car for extended periods of time...so my question is after seeing this is are you concerned of the lower mount snapping under the weight of the car especially if you were to hit a bump in the road.
This car ain’t nothin like a houndog crying all the time,it’s the king of the road flying all the time.ain’t nothing like a online friend of mine, especially an air ride all the time.
I don't think black is the colour for that car. The pink colour I believe was called "salmon" which was paired with white. Also the turquoise/ white was a great colour combo for the '55 & '56 Mercs. (one of my favorite cars) Whatever you decide I'm confident it will look great, as your other builds do. P.S. If you do go with the black and the pink under the side windows, the top should be white. Not many cars can wear a 3 tone paint scheme, but the Merc can.
This is a badazzz car guys.. the air ride will be pretty slick in it...nice episode about everything that has been done to the car..and general discussion bout things..thanks Chad and Jolene
Air shocks and air ride suspension are two 2 totally different critters. A fou4 link suspension is used with the air ride eliminating the springs completely. Sorry to be bearers of bad news here. Air shocks are WAY cheaper than what's been given here. Watching a few TH-cam video on such subjects Chad would make this build a diamond in a goats ass over a hacker rendition of whatever they think works. TOO cool of a ride there to be quite over.
Pearl Peach/Tangerine with metal flake black maybe, but please no pink. It will look like every other Elvis car if it’s painted pink. Please please not pink :)
Chad I got rear-ended in 2008 really bad and had to have a total of 7 back fusions and I worked in HVAC for 29yrs and since 08 I haven't worked and was afraid to try anything at all and since I started watching you I started working on small things and today I redid my in-laws bathroom and I completely redid the entire rear suspension on our 07 gmc acadia and my wife is so freaking proud of me which I haven't seen in a long time. Anyways I just wanted to thank you for being so inspiring.
Thanks for doing such a good job of filling in all the blanks Chad. Knowing the missing history of how you and your creations have evolved makes us feel like we're working along side you.
It is good to be honest with people and explain the progress on vehicles. I have been following you for a few years and you explained this a few times but hopefully it gives a perspective for those wondering. This is a much better way to approach things rather than putting up a video when you are angry. Keep up the great work!
Chad , much respect to u brother for showing us your car collection and appreciate you sharing your thought process and strategy on building cars , made a lot of sense , you explained it well and it looks like its worked really good for u. We can tell because you have the pudding . I watch ur channel daily n learning everyday and have been inspired by ur process of executing car building. Again, thanks and much respect to you n Jolene!!
Chad , I like to build bicycles and have two project builds lined up for myself this winter to keep me busy . Like you I try to be frugal and usually shop around for used parts or something I find for free . One of these days I`ll have a decent shop instead of my living room , haha . Thank you for doing what you do cause it inspires me to do what I do and I love what I do .
Get down you put your mind to it you can build anywhere. Hard work will pay off
Defiantly an unique artist for sure ... luv watching you both making cars that we never seen before, not even here in Australia ... forget about the haters and feed off of the positivity of the awesome comments you get ... keep been you and I for one will keep enjoying
I personally like the fact that you guys change it up regularly. I like to see different projects come along and envision what they will be in time. Great work!
AMEN BROTHER !! Me too.
I had thought this air ride would go into Jolenes Bugatti. Happy it will be used and we can all watch. Cheers
Good day HILTZ MOTOR CO ole Elvis is going to be a bitchin ride it will be awesome to see it in motion.. 😎👍
Thanks Henry your the man, that 55 is gonna be bitchin' with that air ride system ! 👍😉
Always love watching your guy's work..and the fact you do it on the fly..absolutely MASSIVE
Nice gesture giving that system to them. I was hoping like you did the Bugatti but it's nice to see Elvis getting the royal treatment 👍to you
Thanks Henry Verryydt you made it possible for Elvis going up and down. Like Chad said he will always own the car. I know what it means to be given something. I have things friend's that gave me that long past away and to this day I still have those things hanging up for show. I pretty much know where everything came from in my little museum.
Like so many others, I had looked foeward to a Bugatti or two being completed, rhen the COD, racecar, erc. But, my intemperence was driven by my age. I also have cancer, so every day that comes is not guaranteed. We've all heard that it's not the destination that is important, but the journey. We've been invited to join Chad and Jolene on their journey, andd I've decided to enjoy it as long as I can. Elvis is going to be fun.
I really appreciate your wellingness to share what you know and how you look at your projects in real time. Such an impowering thing for all of us. I do not take away the fact, YOU ARE Skilled at what you do, and are very good at it. Because you practice your art, not just talk it.
Bad Chad you are an amazing Man, truly amazing and I can see why Jolene is in love with you…. Keep on doing what you are doing because obviously it’s working and your channel is growing like wildfire !! I know you know this but don’t let the little fellas who are jealous and say negative things ever get you down and you never ever have to explain yourself to us true fans !! 💃🏻🕺🏼🥰💥⚡️🥇🥇🥇🍻🍻
Chad! Nice to see you opening your mind to doing something different. And explaining why you do things the way that you do. That 5 letter word...Money. You have the time, but it's about the money. Sad but true.
You have made do with what you have or found along the way 😉! I totally get it and understand your way of thinking!
Keep doing what you are doing Chad!
I still say we need to hear Jolene more,even when she is filming (videoing) .
I am beginning to see you talking a little more time, slowing down because you are having to think about doing things that are new to you! Good for you.
Please don't get so frustrated with the negative comments. The more popular you get, seems like they come out of the wood work.
Keep on doing what you do Chad!
Jolene,Keep Chad on the straight and narrow. Speak up ! Let yourself be heard. You have some good ideas. And it will help your viewership go to the moon!
Chad,listen to that soft calming voice your partner has 😌 .
I Love "Elvis"! I'm also a huge fan of the 50's cars...can't wait to see this next phase of "Elvis" in the making! Thank you Chad & Jolene for all you do.
Another great video explaining what you're doing and going to do and why tells us once again the people who give negative comments really don't know you good enough to see how you make yourselfe and Jolene happy,it's deserving lots of respect you're living and building your dreams,keep up the good work
Nice to see a new friend getting into the builds with you. Hi Down Town John! Thanks again for the effort you guys put into your work it shows 👍
I would like to thank downtown John for helping Chad out now and then. Bad Chad is an expert at building cars and painting cars etc. etc. etc. and it’s nice to have someone like downtown Jon to take care of some of the particulars so Chad does not have to shift gears so to speak. I just cannot get over bad Chad and Jolene and FINA dog 🐕, what an awesome TH-cam channel they have created and yes I am addicted to it. 😜😜💃🏻🕺🏼🐕🥇🥇🥇🍻🍻🍻
Great to see how you do various parts of each build.
I grew up around car folks and seeing them jumping around on different builds in between the regular customer work that brought in the cash, was common.
Looked with interest at the car collection episode. Don't think anyone can dispute that you're a hard worker. But when you're having fun it's really more play than work!. You mentioned that the cars are always going to stay there. There you and Joleen's sort of kids. You also used the word perspective many times. I personally don't "get" the looks of many of your cars... Except for the little dump truck, it would look lovely in the office area of the shop. The vehicle with the whale fin in the back. I'd glance at it. Same with the one you drive from the trunk. Saw it a sema! Its Hum doesn't know? .......... As an audience member, I don't connect with your viehicals. However, I love how you build stuff out of what most people would haul away to the junkyard. I love that you're making a TH-cam and Facebook show out of it. I love it driving you and your Laday a good living. Happy for you that you're doing what you love. I'm also learning some tricks and shortcuts from you..THANKS! In the evening, when I'm finally done with my day's work. With whatever I'm having for the evening meal. Switch on Bad Chad to see how much he did on his project today. I was very interested when you were working on that truck. Or cab-over, as you call it. But you just quit?? Someone sent you a Freightliner step picture for your cab over. I think it would look good. I'm anxious to see the thing. But out of the blue, you switched and went and made a race car now it's parked.
Caused me to lose interest. Same as the Bugatti. I was really looking forward to seeing that finished. It's actually when I started watching you. To put it into perspective!!! it's your show and you can do whatever you want. I'm your customer and if I'm no longer interested in your product...... I go find a new product,
Don't forget fans the more adds you watch,the more videos that Jolene can produce of Chads instructional work and vision .Thanks Chad & Jolene
I saw your last video and I was just thinking Lions don't need to explain their existence to sheep! Keep up the great work your inspiring thousands don't let a few negative people distract from that! love watching you guys and I've learned a ton thank you!!
i couldn handle a day without badchad and jolene and fina . lol only thing i dont like is when theres no hour or longer videos lol other than that how can you say a bad thing about you guys i love you guys
I restored a 1964 VW bus that turned into a massive money pit. Kinda
Stopped having fun with it after 30,000 dollars..LOL finished it and sold
It and made a couple of bucks. I and other builders know exactly where
You are coming from. It’s easy to get real broke real quick when you
Fall in love with a project. It’s not about the destination it’s all about
The ride.
I mostly work on old YJ and TJ jeeps being a southern Ohio boy. I love to see what everyone else is doing though. I think your cars are absolutely beautiful and your positive attitude is very contagious. Subbed.
your a jeep guy, is that a 44 under Elvis. Maybe from a XJ?
I love "You are allowed to feel like the king, and I do and you should;" Love that! What a great attitude about life. Why can he say and do that? Because he takes ownership of his life and doesn't give it to someone else. Like what is going on today across this amazing planet earth.
It’s the reason I come back each and every day cause I know it’ll be interesting and informative Plus a little wisdom! Thank you !
AirRide designates the units your putting on the Merc as "Shockwaves". [Bag & Shock combo] And then the ones on the Bugatti are "Air Bags" [just a Bag, but needs a outside mounted shock to control it] We call them this to designate the difference between the 2 so it's not confusing.....and is specific.... :)
I loved your show on TV, now Facebook and TH-cam. I’m amazed by your visions and incredible talent, I can see your mind on constant override when you’re walking around a project, taking in all the views, planning as you’re moving!!! I wouldn’t worry about the negative feed back, probably from a bunch of couch potatoes who keep grabbing the wrong end of the one and only screw driver that is under the sink in the apartment they live in!!
But I do admire his work, and his ethic. The way he explains himself is very good. Sometimes I miss what he says and I have to go back and listen again. He is a true craftsman and artist.
Take notice that Chad takes time off from working to do more work-Indeed, he is an industrious feller!
So glad he's online now he should still be on T.V in my opinion very gifted car builder definitely one of a kind 👍
Great filming Joelene 🎥 Chad always love watching your daily show! My husband Peter and I watch every day!
You truly are blessed with creativity!
Cheers from Cyndy & Peter Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Sorry for my comment on the fire wall of the race car. You are very correct that the intended use of the car it has a very low chance of danger. The idea of you or Jolene getting injured was my first thought and that's where my my heart felt comment came from.
Im happy your going to paint and get it driving. It is very special to me. This car brings back memories of my dad and me building cars... covid took those days from me
Great to see you have John helping you with the suspension- two heads are better than one. You can bounce ideas off each other and it makes the whole thing more fun.
As far as Chrome goes nowadays you can paint it with chrome colored paint . It looks great and other builders have used it . So it comes down to the builder if he wants the real deal or not . Thumbs-up Jolene 👍 and 👍 Chad
Thank you to the both of you for your videos Right now it has such a calming fix ;your vids a are wonderful escape not to mention how good your artistry is and your sweetheart uses the camera like a pro. Oh yea give fina a scratch. Once again keep up the great work.
Air Ride on that car will be sick looking! Be awesome to see when she hits the road someday! Great content but hoping to see some partial live action on the You Tube! Appreciate your efforts in all that you do. No complaints on my end for anything cause your always doing something! That’s the way all should view your content and shut up over the bullshit comments. Love you guys!
People are going to talk crap about the grill but I would say leave it alone because it shows where you were at in life and you found something that perfectly fits your vision. You truly are a genius.
Thanks for explaining the mount of rear, just a few bolts but can take days to find how to do! You did it in 6 hours! Quick as Chad! 🏎️
Good job, good project. I suggest you offer one of your cars for sale for money and fame in the world of cars. I know you and Julien love your cars. It is not permissible for you to be alone to enjoy other people’s cars as well. After you get the money, you can complete your projects. This is the car market, making, selling and buying. Thank you.
I just can't understand y people would thumbs down you Chad. Your a hard worker seem to mean well in everything you do. I only wish you and Jolene the best of everything
Chad the gaps on that Merc are perfect! Nice to see quality work where it shows.
Charcoal metallic goes well with that peach color. 56 chevy did charcoal roof, trunk, and quarters done charcoal and the front in peach. Looked super nice.
A choice ride Hiltz Co. You work smart...Your dedication reinforces the need for people to be dedicated to their dreams and desires. Opportunity does come with a pair of coverall work clothes. A famous inventor coined that phrase. I can't remember who it was though...I apologize. During the Art Renaissance time period: Wealthy patrons supported great Artists. That makes me think:: What can we do to help you? Love your show...Thanks for sharing your world with us. It's a great place to be...A place away from the realities of life. Peace be with you two.
God bless your endeavors and lives.
I like the way you made it your style of car. You're a great teacher.Thanks for the video Jolene.
This project is going to be fun to watch. The air ride is a good choice for the classic slammed look of the car. Go for it Chad and Jolene.
Air ride so cool ,this car deserves it.Beautiful car Chad thanks Jolene for filming and nice seeing Fina !!
Hello Chad , you a very good man and a Professional, you do an amazing job building car you NEVER EVER have to explain yourself to us very LOYAL you tube people
The other day you were in the warehouse. I thought you were going to give us a rundown on all the cars but you, understandably, had other things to say. Is there any chance you could go back to the warehouse and give us a rundown on each car? What it took to build and what the drive train is, that sort of thing.
Can't wait to see this one a bit closer to being finished I think it's going to be awesome Chad and jolene. Can you not use a different colour besides black there's loads of builds and they always seem to be black. Give it a Chad twist with the colours on elvis. Keep up the great work the both of you 👍
Hey Chad, I would like to suggest for a moon tank on the race car, you could use an air pig tank. Decent size for gas, right shape for the look, obviously built to take pressure so it could handle the expansion of the gas in the heat, and you would likely find one cheap or free on one of your wrecking yard trips.
When you said it was pink underneath, I thought "I dunno about that." But the salmon pink down there is a nice color, and would make a great 2-tone accent color. I think an inch lower is about perfect. This one's going to be fun, can't wait for the powerplant.
I love the look of Merc, and think it's going to be a good build and lots of video footage as it progresses. See everyone tomorrow.
The Elvis Merc is cool. If you don't have the Tail Lights sorted, you could put a strip of small Red LEDs down the Body Line just with the tips poking out (Frenched in?). I've seen it somewhere, and they sequenced the the LEDs as Turn signals and Brake Lights. Similarly for the Front, they make Round Headlights with LED Hi/Low Beams in the top 2/3 and Turn signals in the lower third. Again a cool solution. Maybe if Jolene found the OEMs, they would sponsor these installs, or at least donate the parts.
Another thought, I think it's time you, and the friends that help you, get off your backs doing the mechanicals and got a Lift. Contact Wildfire and see about them sponsoring you by putting it in your Collection storage building; as it has the roof height needed. They've done quite a few TH-camrs recently, and seem to have good equipment.
Lastly, I think it would be better to get the powertrain into the Merc before making it pretty. I expect you are going to use one of the numerous engines & trannies you've accumulated in the last couple of years. Please don't put the Jag engine in. Make it something from Detroit or Windsor. That would be fitting.
We gotta make Downtown John a permanent fixture in the shop, he seems like a real smooth playa. Nice work ! 👌😉
Thank you for the idea of using the wooden block to mock up the suspension. Simple works!
Beautiful car which will look the business when painted. That style was crying out for air ride so great that it is getting it. Jolene, Chad and John make a great team. Can't wait to see what happens next.
That has to be one of the best syled cars I've ever seen anywhere.
CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SEE YOU AND JOLENE TOOLING AROUND IN THIS BEAUTY........CONGRATS
Love it...Get after it my friend..Nice car indeed!!!!..Thanks Jolene dear..Awesome job as always..I,m in the shop today as well..Never stop...lol
I enjoy your shows very much. Do not spend a lot of time worrying about the negatives. Be positive that's when your at your best. You have a fresh outlook on life
As usual… great job! Think about this… lower the headlights so the front fender slopes down at the front. That would give it an awesome look.
I like the fact he builds cars and recycling as much as possible 👍👍👍nice job chad
This will be awesome to watch over the winter months... "Elivs is in the build " 🇬🇧🏴
keep on .took me 4 years on my 66 chevy pick up.i know what it takes,time and money and want to....your a good person so hats off to you
Great car with a class name, well done on another great build chad 👏 I can't wait to see it finished and in its pride of place amongst all your other amazing cars, keep up the great work.
It takes customization in order to complete a custom car. I love the work that you guys do Chad and Jolene
Chad should build custom cars for other people. By doing that he would make money building the car for the client as well as making money showing the build on TH-cam. He has thousands of fans and should have no trouble finding clients who would want a Chad original creation.
Love watching and learning. Thanks for the hard work you two
you so innovative and your Brian most of time joelen most have hard time keeping up you both are so good together.. most be on over loud. it look's great as it is remember lot of roads have ramps to slow cars down
Glad to see the gimble coming in handy already. Looks really smooth!
I’am not a big fan of car that sit on the ground, lowered yes. Like just as is. You said something like a Blue Interior, painting the outside midnight blue looks black but it is a real dark dark blue with pink trim as you said. Maybe some nice pink pen stripping flames. Can’t wait tell the color is on.
I'm a little older then you chad and have back issues I love the look of a lowered car but can not get in and out all that well I like the 60s gasser where the hole car sits high and I love 4x4 specially jeep wrangler I would love to see what you can do with a lifted 4x4
I really enjoy how Chad Jolene and Fina are putting Nova Scotia on the map and showing the true maritime pround spirit
Nice ride... almost up there with your 40 which is my favorite builds in process right now. ✅
Great to see a new project. Hope to see the paint process!
To those that complained about Chad not finishing projects. Chad does not live in a warm climate like Texas or Florida, he's in Nova Scotia he could have his first snowfall within a few weeks and that would be it for the projects outside. If you notice his hoist is outside. Also if you haven't been paying attention it is been very hard for these car builders to get parts. They have to jump around on projects to keep giving us content. You were only seeing one hour out of each day. You have no clue if he's working on the other vehicles or not. Please stop whining and just watch and enjoy.
Few weeks for snow could happen anytime now . Some times on Halloween we had snow here just saying
Love Elvis what a great car, always keep moving forward, build them your way, do not listen to the bad talk, thanks for sharing your knowledge, and ideas
Glad you are showing that you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to customize a car. You do beautiful creations on a budget.
As a car guy that grew up in the 70's working on my personal cars and at various muffler shops I put on a ton of air shocks to give cars that 70's "jacked up" look but found that if the cars weight road to much on the shock mount the mount had a tendency to snap since those mounts weren't designed to hold the whole weight of the car for extended periods of time...so my question is after seeing this is are you concerned of the lower mount snapping under the weight of the car especially if you were to hit a bump in the road.
that big block fomerk engine would be great for this build; the one you have in the corner
Having no idea of what winter in Nova Scotia looks like!, a few shots, outside in December, January, February would be cool!
Nice Merc. I have a ‘54 2 door that I hope to get to someday soon. Yours gives me some good ideas. Thanks for posting.
Chad, to prevent rear end wind up and axle hop with the single leaf, traction bars should be considered. Good luck with Elvis. Tom Martin.
I actually think this car looks good just the way it is, but the mind of Chad will make it even better.
This is my favorite project car.
I do love old Mercurys!
This car ain’t nothin like a houndog crying all the time,it’s the king of the road flying all the time.ain’t nothing like a online friend of mine, especially an air ride all the time.
It's a nice ride, great to ultimately make into a comfortable cruiser... Classy
Love the Merc and what you have done to it. Am not crazy about the grill you chose, seems not to fit the style
Elvis is going look really cool.....Thanks Chad for the info on Elvis and your plan for the air ride.... and always Jolene another great video...
The pink color you are referring to could that be coral sand..... I believe it was a 55-56 Ford color.... that would look awesome with the black....
Wow!!you guys are incredible and should be made honary ambassadors for NS along with Jimbo...Thank you for sharing .....Alberta Darrell
@BadChad&@Jolene; y’all build masterpieces!😎❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for you and Jolene you make working on cars fun and do as you want to do go for it
I don't think black is the colour for that car. The pink colour I believe was called "salmon" which was paired with white. Also the turquoise/ white was a great colour combo for the '55 & '56 Mercs. (one of my favorite cars) Whatever you decide I'm confident it will look great, as your other builds do. P.S. If you do go with the black and the pink under the side windows, the top should be white. Not many cars can wear a 3 tone paint scheme, but the Merc can.
What a classy looking car already Chad, can,t wait to see what more you have in mind then an awesome paint job on top. Thanks Chad and Jolene.
I would love to have the room to have 10 projects at once.Sometimes you need to sit back and decide whhich way you want to go
This is a badazzz car guys.. the air ride will be pretty slick in it...nice episode about everything that has been done to the car..and general discussion bout things..thanks Chad and Jolene
Air shocks and air ride suspension are two 2 totally different critters. A fou4 link suspension is used with the air ride eliminating the springs completely. Sorry to be bearers of bad news here. Air shocks are WAY cheaper than what's been given here. Watching a few TH-cam video on such subjects Chad would make this build a diamond in a goats ass over a hacker rendition of whatever they think works. TOO cool of a ride there to be quite over.
This car will be amazing with paint. I can see it in that 50s pink/peach with black. Super classy look.
Pearl Peach/Tangerine with metal flake black maybe, but please no pink. It will look like every other Elvis car if it’s painted pink. Please please not pink :)