The David Freiburger Channel

S2026 · E1 · Jan 8, 2026

MY 1929 FORD IS RESCUED! Wrenching With Derek from Vice Grip Garage Episode 1

In this episode, it’s Derek from Vice Grip Garage to the rescue as he helps me revive my bone stock 1929 Ford Model A coupe and rip its 40-horsepower engine to life! It takes some weird tips and tricks for a musclecar guy to understand the bare basics of a 97-year-old car. Coming up next, we’re gonna road trip this junk!

S2026 · E2 · Jan 15, 2026

ROAD TRIPPING MY STOCK 1929 MODEL A with Derek from Vice Grip Garage Episode 2

We are road tripping a stock 1929 Ford Model A 425 miles across the desolate desert! Of course there will be plenty of mechanical problems along the way, but you can’t be stopped when you have Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage at shotgun!

S2026 · E3 · Jan 22, 2026

WILL IT RUN? Fighting Ants, Moss, a Possum, and Shag in My Junkyard Van Episode 3

My 1974 Chevy G10 motocross/surfer/stoner van is a ‘70s time capsule! In this video we’re going to see if we can revive it after it sat neglected for unknown decades before going to the junkyard. We’re going to fight all the usuals—poop, ants, mold, and vegetation—plus a special guest star, a possum! Technically in North America he’s an opossum, but he wasn’t particular. Will the 350 small-block Chevy run? With transmission transmit and will the brakes stop? Find out in this episode as we butcher our way through through the basics to decide if the van is worthy of more

S2026 · E4 · Jan 29, 2026

ROAD TRIP GOLD! Abandoned Places and Americana in My 1968 Ford Galaxie Episode 4

In this D/F video I’m road tripping and adventuring in my new to me 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 four-door sedan! It’s the nicest boring car ever! I used it to drive 1,700 miles through Arizona, New Mexico, and Text to see abandoned Americana including ghost towns, old gas stations, vintage theaters, 1940s garages, and lots more! Come along for this ride, it’s so worth it.

S2026 · E5 · Feb 5, 2026

PROJECT CAR CHAOS On The Road! (Can I Trade Off My Garbage?) Episode 5

Watch me on the road trying to trade away my 1968 Ford Galaxie four-door, but failing thanks to a typical debacle. Next, I’ll hit the road again for a killer deal on a junkyard rescue Jeep CJ7! I did all this while also selling off one of my best cars. Because I always sell the best ones. You know how it is.

S2026 · E6 · Feb 12, 2026

15 DAYS ON THE ROAD Shooting With Finnegan and Answering YOUR Questions Episode 6

Mike Finnegan and I have more videos together coming up soon! Meanwhile, here’s an episode with Finnegan and me answering your questions from various locations around the Southwest. Once Mike and I were finished shooting, I picked up another car and kept going for a total of 15 days on the road digging into viewer questions!

S2026 · E7 · Feb 19, 2026

1,000 MILES OF THEN & NOW AMERICANA In a 530HP 1957 Chevy Episode 7

This road trip in a 1957 Chevy is jam-packed with then and now photos from backroads America! You may have never before seen a video this loaded with the ghosts of the past, and also with amazing Americana from the late 1800s through the 1950s. On top of that, I’m driving 1500 miles in a loaner ’57 Chevy with a 530 horsepower, 396ci small-block and a TKX five speed. Stay tuned to the end where I reveal a junkyard that must have been abandoned in the early ‘50s!

S2026 · E8 · Feb 26, 2026

CHEVELLE WAGON LIVES AGAIN! 383 Stroker and a Roof Rack! Episode 8

This1971 Chevelle station wagon was a star car on an episode of Holden Bros. Restos on the MotorTrend Channel (which is now called Turbo on cable TV). I bought the car when the original productions department folded up, and it has never really been right. Sitting in a horse stall for a year did not help. In this episode, we’ll drag it out, clean it up, and tinker with some problems as I hope to peddle the thing to a friend before the episode ends. That didn’t work out as planned, but we still generated some new stoke for the wagon.

S2026 · E9 · Mar 5, 2026

STUBBY BOB, the LIMO TRUCK, FREIBURGER, FINNEGAN, and a Big Road Trip! Episode 9

Finnegan and Freiburger are together again for this adventure involving Stubby Bob the wheelstanding dump truck, Finnegan’s stretched Limo Truck, plus a wild engine build happening inside the Limo Truck as we drive down the road. You’ll see the road trip high jinks here on The David Freiburger Channel, and on Sunday 3/8/26, go to @FinnegansGarage to see all the details of the engine build and dyno testing.

S2026 · E10 · Mar 12, 2026

OLD CARS and THEN-AND-NOW AMERICANA! Another Great Road Trip Episode 10

I’m road tripping again to find great scenes to match up with vintage photos for then-and-now comparisons, and this time I’m doing it in my 1968 Ford Galaxie (the world’s greatest boring car) in the backroads of the old West. I’ll explore Bishop, California as well as the mining towns of Goldfield and Tonopah, Nevada. Goldfield is one of the best near ghost towns I’ve ever seen for old cars and petroliana!

S2026 · E11 · Mar 19, 2026

INSIDE FREIBURGER’S GARAGE And Tools You May Have Never Seen Episode 11

In this video you’ll get a peek inside my secret lair to have a look at a few neat collectibles and a slew of my favorite unusual tools. I’ll dish opinions, tips, and advice.

S2026 · E12 · Mar 26, 2026

CAMSHAFT POWER & SPECS According to Freiburger Episode 12

Here’s a video about how to pick the right camshaft for your cruising, towing, trucking, or musclecar V8! David Freiburger of the Engine Masters TV show will tell you the basics you need as well as how a camshaft affects the torque and power of your engine.

S2026 · E13 · Apr 2, 2026

ROAD TRIP GOLD with an AMAZING SURVIVOR 1961 Plymouth Episode 13

In the video, you’ll see the whole story on this 1961 Plymouth Belvedere from my friend, vaunted drag racing journalist Dave Wallace Jr., who has owned it 35 years. And it’s been in the family since 1962! This is a pure survivor. It’s so ugly that it’s cool, and it drives great!

S2026 · E14 · Apr 9, 2026

DRIVING TOUR of HISTORIC HOT ROD SPOTS Around Los Angeles Episode 14

In this video, find out about pioneering hot rodders and speed shops, the heyday of tire manufacturing in Los Angeles, winning Indy cars built in SoCal, the history of Vic Edelbrock, and much more! I love then-and-now images and I live for hot rod history, plus I’m a Los Angeles native—so this video mixes all those things together with a driving tour of historic automotive locations in and around Los Angeles!

S2026 · E15 · Apr 16, 2026

I HAVE TO SELL MY CARS! Prices and Descriptions Revealed Here Episode 15

S2026 · E16 · Apr 23, 2026

Let’s Talk ENGINES, PROJECT CARS, CHiPS TV, and More! Episode 16

This time it’s a deep Q&A with tech, trivia, and opinion questions from my social media followers. Click this one on. and listen to it like a podcast in the garage with a few friends!

S2026 · E17 · Apr 30, 2026

The Whole Story of the ROADKILL MUSCLE TRUCK Episode 17

The OG Muscle Truck from Roadkill and Hot Rod Magazine has been in my fleet since perhaps as long ago as late 2006, and I never would have thought that a simple LS swap and a shrieking exhaust sound would turn this beater into one of the best known Squarebody C10s on Earth. Here’s the complete story, from the day I bought the truck for $1500, through every episode of Roadkill and Roadkill Garage, and into the plans for what’s next.

S2026 · E18 · May 7, 2026

BREAKDOWNS & AMERICANA, in a VINTAGE VAN with Freiburger and Keith Turk Episode 18

This time it’s a 2,400-mile, across-the-USA road trip in a vintage van with David Freiburger and Keith Turk! The van is a 1965 Ford Falcon (Econoline) and the mission is to deliver D/F’s 1,080-horsepower Bonneville small-block engine from Alabama to Los Angeles. The trip includes ‘50s neon signs, then-and-now Americana, breakdowns, roadside repairs, and the smallest pinch of Van Halen history!

S2026 · E19 · May 14, 2026

36 YEARS OF FILTH! Cleaning Up My Barn-Find Mopar Muscle Car Episode 19

I’m getting to work on my Barn Find Bee, a 1970 Dodge Super Bee that was parked for 36 years. In prior episodes you’ve seen me rescue the car from a barn, and then I put together a budget 440 engine and dyno tested it. For this video, I finally had time to clean up the car and get it ready for assembly and upgrades.

S2026 · E20 · May 21, 2026

DENT REPAIR AND PATINA MATCH For My Giveaway Chevy Pickup Episode 20

I loved my 1969 Chevy C/20, a killer Action Line daily driver! But then it got hit in street while it was parked. I was so depressed, I decided to give it away to a lucky viewer. But to do that, I needed to fix it up. That starts now,. Watch as Geoff Gates of Driven Garage helps me work out the wrinkles and perfectly patina match the paint. We made the truck look better than ever! Coming soon…power upgrades.

S2026 · E21 · May 28, 2026

MORE POWER, LESS SMOKE for my Giveaway Chevy Pickup Episode 21

I can’t give away my 1969 Chevy C/20 while it has a small-block Chevy that smokes like a choo-choo train! In this video you’ll see the troubleshooting that lead to a complete cylinder-head swap in my home driveway. I’ll also install a new Edelbrock Performer intake, all to make this 350 engine run better than ever!

S2026 · E22 · Jun 4, 2026

TWO NEW PROJECT CARS ON THE ROAD Episode 22

It’s “Daves and Confused” all over again as I hit the road with Dave Chappelle from @thedirtheadshed in his fresh Mazda B2200 and my new 1968 Chrysler convertible! In this 2,400-mile trek you’ll see some cannonballing as well my normal exploring of small towns with before-and-after historic views. It’s The Daves of Our Lives.

S2026 · E23 · Jun 11, 2026

FINAL FIXES and LAST DRIVE In My 1969 Chevy Truck! Episode 23

S2026 · E24 · Jun 25, 2026

HOMEBUILT Hot Rod Chassis Begins Episode 24

My 1928 Ford Model A hot rod project is starting with an episode showing you how I bought a Marketplace chassis kit and modified it to our taste for a 1970s-style car that’ll be slammed to the weeds. Goals: make it cruise 80 mph anywhere, get it to run 11s at the dragstrip, and perhaps even do little wheelies.

S2026 · E25 · Jul 2, 2026

ROUTE 66 ROAD TRIP, 20 Years Later Episode 25

This video is a slideshow flashback to a Route 66 road trip with Steve Dulcich and me in 2006—long before our Roadkill Garage TV show. We hit the highway from Kansas to Los Angeles in a 1965 Dodge D100 that was actually too risky for a road trip. Watch me tell the stories of life before Roadkill…when we were doing Roadkill things, anyway. You’ll see lots of lost Americana along the way.

S2026 · E26 · Jul 9, 2026

THIS THING IS MINT! 440 Mopar Rescue Episode 26

It’s the dream scenario! Dude gets divorced, parks his pristine old car in the garage, slams the door, and forgets about it for 20-plus years! That’s what happened with my pal Dave Wallace Jr.—the same guy who had the 1961 Plymouth Belvedere from an earlier D/F episode. Now I’m back to revive his original, low-mileage 1971 Chrysler New Yorker with 440 power. But can I make the junk run in time for Dave to sell the house and move North, and will the car take me 400 miles home?

S2026 · E27 · Jul 16, 2026

700 MILES OF AMERICA in My Fresh Squarebody Episode 27

It’s another epic road-trip video! I bought an old Squarebody Suburban 4x4 and hit the road for 700 miles of old-car hunting and some four wheeling in Moab. The episode also has a lot of car trivia and many of those great then-and-now scenes from small-town America! This one’s packed. If you like it, please share it.

S2026 · E28 · Jul 23, 2026

GUMBY THE HOT ROD! Build Progress On My 1929 Ford Episode 28

We’re building a basic, updated-‘70s-style hot rod and showing you how to do it! This time, Gumby the 1929 Ford Model A coupe is having its body swapped onto our modified chassis. I’ll also show you we Z’d the frame, and you’ll learn how to narrow a rear axle housing.

S2026 · E29 · Jul 30, 2026

WE CUT UP MY MODEL A To Make It a Better Hot Rod Episode 29

My 1928 Ford Model A hot rod project continues! In past videos, the car called Gumby got custom chassis work and then a body swap. This time, it’s all about creating a recessed firewall and a new trunk floor—steps required on nearly any Model A hot rod or street rod. Watch for loads of homegrown metalwork tips and trucks with Sam Strube!

S2026 · E30 · Aug 6, 2026

WHY Does An Engine Need Ignition Advance? AND LOTS MORE! Episode 30

What does ignition timing mean? Why does an engine need timing advance? How should I know where to set my timing? All these questions are answered here, and you’ll also hear a lot of mythbusting from my experience on the engine dyno! Am I wrong?

S2026 · E31 · Aug 13, 2026

I Messed Up My Daily Driver. LET’S FIX IT! Episode 31

I broke the ignition system on my daily driver 1968 Ford Galaxie with a 390 engine! At least I know what went wrong, and in this video I’ll show you how to remove and replace a distributor and then how to tune your ignition advance curve with both mechanical advance and vacuum advance. Let’s go!

S2026 · E32 · Aug 20, 2026

My GEARHEAD ADVENTURES Before Roadkill TV Episode 32

Before the Roadkill show was ever a thing, I was living the Roadkill life with road trips, racing, engine building, car projects, and more. This video is a flashback to a bunch of stuff that happened in my gearhead world in the 2000s that led up to Roadkill TV.

S2026 · E33 · Aug 27, 2026

DEALS OR DELUSIONAL? Swap Meet Cars For Sale Episode 33

I love shopping for cars at the swap meet! You see a lot of stuff you may never stumble into on Marketplace, Craigslist, or OfferUp. But are today’s prices out of control? Are the cars really selling for the asking prices? Or are there still deals to be had? Ask and answer those questions right here in this video from the Pomona Swap Meet in California.

S2026 · E34 · Sep 3, 2026

Details About The $5000 CHALLENGE at Duct Tape Drags 2026 Episode 34

The DUCT TAPE DRAGS with myself and Derek from Vice Grip Garage is coming to Firebird Motorsports Park near Phoenix, Arizona, on October 16-17, 2026! Low-buck drag racing, burnout pit, evening parties, and the least car showy car show ever!

S2026 · E35 · Sep 10, 2026

HEMI GREMMIE, MUSCLE TRUCK, DRAGONEER And More Episode 35

The DUCT TAPE DRAGS with myself and Derek from Vice Grip Garage is coming to Firebird Motorsports Park near Phoenix, Arizona, on October 16-17, 2026! Low-buck drag racing, burnout pit, evening parties, and the least car showy car show ever! We hope to see you there.

S2026 · E36 · Sep 17, 2026

All The MUSCLE CARS I've Ever Owned! Episode 36

In this video I'll reveal the 100-plus musclecars I've owned over the past 44 years with photos and stories about most of them! Do you knew where any of these cars have wound up? If so, email me: [email protected]/F

S2026 · E37 · Sep 24, 2026

DRIVEWAY ENGINE REBUILD: Teardown Tips & More Episode 37

My "Covid 350" small-block Chevy is BACK! This is the engine I assembled in an episode of Roadkill, but by now it's seen far to many 500-horsepower runs to 7,000 rpm and beyond. In this video I'll begin a series of revival videos where I tear it down, analyze it, put it back together for cheap, and give it new life as a more typical cruising engine. In this first installment, it's all about the necropsy!

S2026 · E38 · Oct 1, 2026

RPM KILLED MY BEARINGS! Episode 38

I'm asking for your advice! In this second installment of the low-dollar, at-home refresh of my "Covid 350" small-block Chevy, I ran into an RPM-induced failure and I'm looking for the best way to fix it. Meanwhile, this video will show you how to measure some critical engine specs and make decisions about what you can get away with when you're going a dingleball-hone refresh of an engine in your own driveway.

S2026 · E39 · Oct 8, 2026

THEY PAID HOW MUCH? Episode 39

Picture Car Warehouse in SoCal provides cars for movies and TV shows, from background riders to hero vehicles. The company is moving locations and finally decided to have a couple auctions to clear space. In this video, I'll walk you around the yard, talk some history, and tell you exactly what people paid for these things.

S2026 · E40 · Oct 15, 2026

FABRICATION TIPS! Wheel Tubs and More for My Model A Episode 40

In this video, you'll see more fabrication tips and tricks from Sam Strube as we make progress on Gumby, my 1929 Ford Model A coupe hot rod project. You'll see homegrown ways to build a new floor, deeper wheel tubs for fat-tire clearance, and a trick custom dash using vintage Dodge truck parts! Make sure to go to the playlist and see all the episodes with Gumby the Model A.

S2026 · E41 · Oct 22, 2026

BENCH RACING and BUYING CARS with TV SUPERFRIENDS at the Duct Tape Drags Episode 41

The 2026 Duct Tape Drags was a riot, and in the Friday-morning calm before the chaos, I was able to cruise around with my TV superfriends network and do some bench racing with the killer real-world cars on site! I even bought a car. You'll see all the enablers here: Derek Bieri, Mike Finnegan, Tony Angelo, Steve Dulcich, Dave Chappellem and Lucky Costa. Next week: low-buck drag racing action!

S2026 · E42 · Oct 29, 2026

$5000-CAR SHOOTOUT at the 2026 DUCT TAPE DRAGS Episode 42

Derek Bieri and I bought a 10-second Jeep for $5,000 then gave it to an 18-year-old lady! That's just the start of the action in this video covering the shootout of $5,000 cars at the 2026 Duct Tape Drags! You'll see cameos from Steve Dulcich, Dave Chappelle, and Tony Angelo--and even a smidgen of Finnegan. Watch for fan-favorite cars like Tom Celica, the Charvette, and the BBQuda from Roadkill Garage! You'll also see a slew of fresh and fantastic beaters from the event.