Building A Custom Spoon Pedal - Ford Free-T - Ep. 66
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- From the start of this project we have had an ongoing issue with foot room on the drivers side of the Free-T. The car is channeled very hard and that moves the trans mission up into the cabin of the car. In a previous episode Matt built a custom trans tunnel to hug the transmission and allow the most space for pedals. We have already modified a set of F1 clutch and brake pedals to work within the space, it’s time to make a custom spoon gas pedal. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe to keep up to date on builds and adventures!!!
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- Vintage 18" Cresent Machine Co Disk Sander
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Every thing is self-made, self-design that makes Matt a wonderful builder..........!
Its the journey not the destination that makes these vids so engaging
So very true!
Watching the fabrication process, of an item many would think a simple part, happen instead of just opening a box off the shelf (not that there's anything wrong with that) is always a treat and why we keep returning to see what's gonna happen next. Looking forward to seeing this little T when done.
Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
It is good to see someone else who writes with the correct hand.
Anyone can write with the right hand but, we write with the correct one. Hahaha.
I have achieved perfection in my household, 3 out of 3 & when we hosted a foster daughter, 4 out of 4.
Haha this is the best comment! Left hand for life!
That trans cover/pan came out amazing! Keep up the great work
Thank you!
i dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot the login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!
@Leroy Lewis instablaster =)
Sweet Spoon Matt, I like the design of it and how you took that chunk of big round rod and pressed it into the spoon to get the contour just right, details shows you care about your work. I noticed the New Position of the steering column when you were sitting in it and I think that looks much more better than before. You look more comfortable in that position. I see an ending in sight, great work.....
Thank you Robbie I’m glad you guys are picking up those little details I’m doing to get that finished product how I want!
Thanks for doing this video. It gives me some ideas for my Model A gas pedal now instead of using an oem unit.
Glad it’s helpful! With the cost of new and also of original parts it’s a good alternative!
I Lov these Videos from the past! Thank You
The steering wheel behind the press brought back memories of a Schwinn bike I had back in the 60's. It had a steering wheel like that and a springer front fork. Thanks for sharing
Yea you’re about dead on for the era it’s from!
Matt, the fabrication and the repurposing of other car parts really made the video interesting. As a side note looking into the background of your shop during the video making is like playing where's Waldo ( to be Politically correct ) for old people ! The 60s Metal Flake steering wheel, Magneto, gages, and of course the awesome trucks and car's awaiting further attention. The Free T is Morphing into a awesome traditional hot Rod. Keep up the good work !
Haha yea I have a lot going on in the background! I’m glad it makes the videos interesting to watch!
Built not bought. Dig it
Heck yea that’s the best way!
Spoonful Spoonfull Spoooonfull !! Such a gas dude. Rev on
Good video I have a cable set up on mine I was beating my head against the wall wondering how in the world I was going to fit a gas pedal in the car now I see how it's done I will be able to figure it out thanks Matt for the jump start
Awesome I'm glad this could give you a jumping-off point! Share your work when it's done! -Matt/ITG
Travel back in time in the "way Back" machine to 1962 at the Beverley Hills Hotel restaurant for a Father's and Son's dinner. I "borrowed" a silver plated table spoon for future reference. Now back to the future 1977 I use it for my accelerator pedal in my 29 Tudor street rod. It's still in there. So it is literally a spoon pedal. HAHA. Have fun.
Haha that’s awesome!
I think you might have to put some stoppers each side of the firewall bracket to stop it moving sideways
Nice work Matt.
Awesome!
I've been watching for a year. Thought for sure I was subscribed Oh my God. Hi I subbed put the bell on and gave you the thumbs up. I'm building a 29 model a rat rod. I don't have all the equipment you do but I'm gonna give it a shot.
Looks great
Another great video....good going Matt
Thank you!
Looks good!, but, I'm thinking that rod that the spoon is attached to is WAY too long! All you see is that foot long rod! I like the way you bent the gear shifter! I need to do that to my 31 Victoria!
The rod needs to be that long. No where else good to mount it. Also it’ll be painted black and will disappear with the floor being dark too.
I like it !
think a sleeve welded in the U-shaped bracket on the firewall would be a good idea, with a grease nipple in it too,
are you going to be fitting a throttle stop for the pedal,
Yep will add a throttle stop once I have the carbs linkage all sorted. That’s easy stuff to do when the car is being finished up. Thanks for watching!
A tube would be an excellent idea. It'd keep the pedal from moving side to side. A grease nipple would be icing on the caje
Cake
great work Matt, i really enjoy your stuff.
but at 7:37 i see a something i have to comment on...never , i mean NEVER EVER leave the chuck key in the lathe chuck . if you forget about it and turn the switch on it can cause some serious damage and injuries
Duly noted.
Did you allow the thickness of the seat cushion you will be using when repositioning of the steering column?
I was thinking the same thing watching Matt talk about that and looking how close the wheel was to his lap.
The great thing about making everything from scratch is you can set all of that up yourself. Im going to make some simple seat pans that sit 4-6” or more down below the seat bottom height and allow for a cushion to be sat down on top. I have wood blocks set at my final seat height with padding. Hopefully that makes sense! -Matt/ITG
@@IronTrapGarage I see said the blind man. Thanks for the explanation my friend.
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Ok. But what about the seat "back"?? Aren't you adjusting the steering column/wheel "without" a seat-back cushion that is going to change where you are sitting??
I’m not leaning all the way back when sitting there’s 4-6” of room behind my back for a seat cushion.
Hi Mat, love the videos, always look forward to them but please take the chuck key out of your lathe, makes the hairs stand up on my neck every time I see that.🤓
I Completely Agree!
Sorry guys I’m not a machinist and often forget to take it out in between doing stuff. 99% of the time it isn’t in there.
IronTrap Garage no problem mat,as I said I love the videos, no criticism ment , keep up the good work, I’ve got a 29 model a rat, l know how long these simple jobs take.🤓
I need to be lectured sometimes on this stuff so no big deal! Haha
I know you can't have a really tight seal where the linkage goes through the firewall, but what about a rubber grommet ?? It would allow the linkage to move without rattling or squeaking from metal to metal contact.
That’s a great idea, I’ll probably do something like that when we’re doing final assembly. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great work. I hate those tap handles. I drive a nut on the tap and use a deep wall socket 3/8 the dr or a drill with lube.
Not a bad idea at all!
What's it like to get in and out of ?
in the final shot it looks like door is forward of your knees and the steering wheel will stop you getting out . im guessing its got a speedway style detachable steering wheel .
that said , the angle and position of the wheel and the windscreen look really good .
She's a bitchin' little weapon , that's for sure !
Hi Russell, Yes I have a sprint/midget style wheel with a quick disconnect to get in and out. I can squeeze around the wheel, but might be easier to remove the wheel. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
great job....next stop SEMA
Ha it ain’t that nice. Just an old cobbled together hot rod!
Just bought a 1931ford coupe ,my problem my feet can’t use brake and gas ,owner was small guy . But my feet too big. Peddles to close. What to do. This was built by Joseph Brienza Sr.
His last build, love the car but can’t move feet?maybe modify brake peddle to left? Only had car 2 day’s. Joe built, hundreds of cars, including the 1935 Madonna car LaSalle.
I like your work and videos,however the turtle deck still looks funnyIt looks like it should be more level and lower to the body,maybe its the angle iam seeing.
So, how do you get in and out? It doesn't look like it will be easy.
Pretty easy. removable sprint/midget style wheel. It won't be an easy one to get in and out of if I gain a bunch of weight though! -Matt/ITG
Are you going to have a hard seat or a cushion seat? Cushions will put you closer to the steering wheel
I have the blocks of wood at the actual seat height. I will be building a seat pan much lower so there’s room for a cushion.
Lesson #1, Don’t throw away any parts you strip off a Model A. I guess I’ll stack all my brake rods in the corner, just in case.
Heck yea, gotta recycle it all! -Matt/ITG
I didn't see a spring that returns the pedal to idle. How will you e doing that?
That will be added onto the engine/carb linkage. I’m worried about the final fabrication that needs to be done before body work right now. Thanks for watching!
Are you going to make it so you can the steering wheel removeable so you can get in out
Yes the steering wheel has a quick release hub already on it.
Your second idea worked out well.
Are you going to use a type of seal for where the rod goes out to the carbs ?
Yep we’ll add a grommet of some sort on final assembly. Thanks for watching!
What kind of paint are you going to use on frame ?
Hi Chuck, I'll be using Eastwood Ceramic Chassis Black. I used the satin chassis black with a flat clear on my coupe frame and it gives it a good "age" that doesn't take from the rest of the build. -Matt/ITG
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Thanks I'm going to Eastwood this week to get some is spray cans just as good as using a gun ?
Hey Chuck, The 2K Aerospray is awesome. It is basically the same as spraying it out of a gun. I did my entire Pagoda City Coupe frame with that and it came out great. It's a little more pricy but nice to not have to worry about setting up a paint gun.
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How many cans to do a model a frame ?
2 cans of primer, 3-4 cans of color and 2 cans of clear is common. Subtract or add a can depending on your frame and spraying style.
Also you have a lot more tools than I do, but I make do with what I have?
That’s how it’s done. Build the best you can with the tools you’ve got! Thanks for watching Anthony!