Leodan Origin Garage

Leodan Origin Garage I'm Tom. I build, buy, and drive lots of weird old hoopties. Enjoy the tomfoolery and share some laughs with me. Much love!

09/17/2026

V12 luxury or supercharged V8 madness? Let's see which Jaguar is the real winner.

I decided to step out of my comfort zone and dive into the world of British imports. By the end of this project, I owned two running Jaguars and had a blast pushing them to the limit. Join the ride as we transform these forgotten classics into total head-turners.

09/17/2026

Two weeks of intense work, one epic truck rebuild.

My childhood truck is officially back on the road! Join me as I walk you through the massive restoration process, including the custom paint job, engine tweaks, and the new look that turned this project into a total head-turner.

09/16/2026

Did we ruin this classic or make it cool? You decide!

This isn't your typical restoration. We're spray painting a numbers-matching 427 Corvette to see if we can make it look like a high-dollar ride for under $500. Trust the process!

09/16/2026

Would you trade a custom Camaro for a 1969 Corvette? You won't believe how this turned out.

We took a massive gamble on a long-distance trade. Leaving the reliable power of our LS-swapped Camaro behind, we set out to secure a raw, 427 Big Block Corvette. From battery issues to highway fog, this is the story of our wildest trade yet.

09/15/2026

The ultimate 65 Mustang restoration project!

From a rusty project car to a fire-breathing 331 stroker build, 8-Ball is finally ready for the road. We’re covering everything from custom exhaust work and suspension upgrades to interior mods that give this car a brand new personality. You have to hear how this thing sounds!

09/15/2026

I let my Mustang project get way out of hand, and I couldn't be happier about it.

My '65 Mustang finally gave up the ghost, so I went to Facebook Marketplace to find the biggest engine I could fit. Join the chaos as we swap, tune, and unleash 500 horsepower of pure, raw muscle.

09/14/2026

Can we fit these GIANT Brembos on a 1967 Mustang?

It’s time to bring 'Noise Complaint' back to life! I’m going all-in on a brake upgrade that pushes this classic to its limits. See how we make modern performance parts work on a vintage frame to create the ultimate stopping power for the track.

09/14/2026

Building a donk on a budget!

Can you really build a badass donk in under six grand? We picked up this LS-swapped wagon and went to work to prove that impulse buys can actually be the best decisions.

09/13/2026

We bet our trip on these two 'beaters.' See who won the challenge
We dragged a 1978 Mustang II and a 1982 BMW 320 out of the weeds and hit the highway. It was supposed to be a simple trip, but things went sideways fast. Witness the ultimate test of endurance, mechanical luck, and friendship on the open road.

09/13/2026

Can a turbocharged Honda swap actually handle a Mustang body?

The Masutangu lives again! We are back in the shop to fix the legendary FWD Mustang. From fighting a stubborn transmission swap to chasing down electrical ghosts, see if we managed to get this controversial machine back on the road.

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1219 W 54th Street
East Los Angeles, CA

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