LS & T5 Mounted - Pro Touring V8 Triumph Restomod - Project GT6R - Ep21

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • Today, we get the T5 mounted up which means both it and the LS4 officially have a new home!
    There are a lot of things to consider when swapping an engine and transmission from another car into your own... driveline angles are a huge factor in specific. Thankfully we calculated out all these angles in episode 17, so all we need to do today is just get to work with the grinder!
    Our 1971 Triumph GT6 is receiving a transplanted 5.3l LS4 V8 and Mustang T5 gearbox... among other things... like a Corvette Dana 36 differential... and the front suspension from a Crown Victoria… and a bellhousing from a Jeep.
    So. Not exactly your typical Triumph.
    Next time we've got a lot of details to finish off, as well as a few tasks that will prove to be very helpful in the coming months!
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    We’re just a couple of guys (not trained mechanics) who enjoy problem solving, creating new things, and showing you how we did it. We can’t promise that anything we do will work for your project, or that you, someone else, or your warranty will not be harmed or affected by doing it too. Please work responsibly and do not mess around with machinery that you are not comfortable with, even if we made it look easy!

Komentáře • 321

  • @FanatikBuilds
    @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +22

    A little shorter episode today, but don't worry! We'll make up for that in Ep22 :) How else should we have made this? Thanks as always to our awesome Patreons! www.patreon.com/FanatikBuilds

  • @leonardfairground5937
    @leonardfairground5937 Před 3 lety +45

    I can just imagine Nick Blackhurst doffing his hat in quiet appreciation of your bracket work, from this side of the water. Good job, mate 👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks Leonard - to me, that would be about the equivalent of being knighted by the Queen! :) Cheers!

    • @leonardfairground5937
      @leonardfairground5937 Před 3 lety +5

      @@FanatikBuilds Respect from Blackhurst is much better than a Knighthood; apparently Liz is shit at welding. 😀

    • @BobPegram
      @BobPegram Před 3 lety

      @@leonardfairground5937 I heard she served as an aircraft mechanic in WW2. There should be a promo film of her doing that. It was staged of course. Might even be on CZcams. With any luck we could judge her welding ourselves! LOL 8-))

    • @BobPegram
      @BobPegram Před 3 lety +2

      Ok. I looked myself. Search for: Queen Elizabeth: The Mechanic - Aiding The War Effort | War Archives.
      She became a regular land vehicle mechanic. No welding that I could see.

  • @delmarrathbone7092
    @delmarrathbone7092 Před 3 lety +3

    Just subscribed. Refreshing to find a CZcamsr who talks intelligently and doesn’t use dude every other word. Beautiful fabrication so far. Looking forward to more episodes.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks dude! 😉 ... no seriously, thanks very much, it's appreciated! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 Před 3 lety +22

    3:18 "In the bin" - a Marty-approved comment. :-)

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad so many people picked up on that! 😄 Cheers man! 👍

  • @briankirkwood519
    @briankirkwood519 Před 3 lety +3

    I find you story entertaining. I especially like your attention to detail and quality of craftmanship. Excellent.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much Brian! I'm glad you enjoy what we're up to, and really appreciate the kind words. 😊

  • @paulmyfinger8272
    @paulmyfinger8272 Před 3 lety +28

    One of the best projects on the tube. 👍from the underside 🇳🇿

  • @bawbjusbawb6471
    @bawbjusbawb6471 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice transmission mount. Also, it seems rather fitting for a British car getting re-built by 2 blokes in a shed. Kudos for working in a confined space while at the same time fabricating some really well-crafted components. Everything actually looks like "it belongs there"...

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, you're quite right about the tiny shed - hadn't thought of it that way! My goal in everything is to build it how it might have come from the factory... OEM+ is the key! Nice of you to think we've accomplished that! Cheers! 👍

  • @Shl0kk
    @Shl0kk Před 3 lety +2

    Those welds are looking mint. I don't think even professionals could fault that beading

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, they still will! 😄 But that's ok, I'm no pro! Cheers man!

  • @1htalp9
    @1htalp9 Před 3 lety +23

    So, when this is done we need to campaign to get this car on Jay Leno's Garage!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      I'd love to meet Jay someday! Just the small difficulty of ~3800km between us though 😄👍

    • @1htalp9
      @1htalp9 Před 3 lety +2

      @@FanatikBuilds Can you say "shake down?" lols

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +2

      That would be an epic shake down!

  • @2ToneWalt
    @2ToneWalt Před 3 lety +19

    Being Canadian I thought you'd have made the bushing out of hockey pucks, everyone else does. Safety third is my mantra too. 🤣👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +12

      Lol, thought we'd stick to using Triumph parts for the "purity"! 😉

  • @tomjohns8498
    @tomjohns8498 Před 3 lety +3

    You are completely potty and we love you for showing us mortals can make dreams come true 👍❤

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Lol, thanks Tom! Really glad you enjoy watching! 😄

  • @GREENlightBLITZ
    @GREENlightBLITZ Před 3 lety +4

    Bravo! That's beautiful fab work as always. The things folks don't see are always the most important it seems.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks very much man! That's very true, it's too bad it won't be seen, but we'll know it's there! :)

  • @leuvenlife
    @leuvenlife Před 3 lety +5

    I wish to correct you. You mention, and I quote "I know a transmission mount is not the most exciting thing in the world" and this is something I would normally be in full agreement with. But. This transmission mount gave me an unusually high degree of pleasure. It had me in awe. I wanted to see it powder coated and turn it in my hands. It pleased me immensely. I'm going to go and have a lie down now and contemplate the world of bracketry and automotive bushings. Please, continue...

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      😅 haha, thanks man! That's so awesome of you to say, glad you enjoyed it - that's my goal! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave these kind words - it's very motivating! Cheers! 👍

    • @edfrawley4356
      @edfrawley4356 Před 3 lety

      Honestly with the level of finish I think it qualifies for a quality anodizing.

  • @gabechiplin8140
    @gabechiplin8140 Před 3 lety +8

    Great shout out to Marty! That bracket- wow!!
    One of the best projects currently going.
    From another fan Down Under.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Gabe, really appreciate that! Cheers! 👍

  • @wg5768
    @wg5768 Před 3 lety +2

    Subscribed just to see the end result of this cool build. It goes to show that there's some truth to the saying, ''When there's a will, there's a way''.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      There's definitely a will ... and we'll make a way! 😊 Great to have you along for the ride - hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

  • @18robsmith
    @18robsmith Před 3 lety +4

    Ah the fantastic spark-catcher boot & shorts, very comfortable in hot weather an absolute must for catching those sparks from grinding and welding ;-)
    Great work as ever, and I was pondering how you were going to get around all those kinky angles Ford throw around on that gearbox - well done :-)

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      They do catch a lot of sparks... maybe flip-flops would prevent that? 🤔😉 Thanks Rob! It was a bit of fun but we're happy with how it turned out! Appreciate the kind words!

    • @18robsmith
      @18robsmith Před 3 lety

      @@FanatikBuilds Yes, I do find flip-flops a better protection against sparks & arcs ;-)

  • @donchristianson3153
    @donchristianson3153 Před 3 lety +6

    This guy really gives everyone a heads up on what it really takes to build a real unique car !!!!! Great job !!!! And I'm a really picky guy!!! I am wanting to see the finished car run!!! Am glad to see there are young gearheads that are really good at it !!!! I'm an old guy that has been doing this kind of stuff for decades!!!! Great job so far dude !!!! Great job of explaining what your doing!!!!👍👍👍😊

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much Don! Really appreciate that 😊 we join you in the anticipation of hearing it run! I've loved cars for as long as I can remember, don't know why, can't explain it, but doing a project like this has just always been something I've wanted to do! So glad the videos are enjoyable and that I'm conveying the details successfully! Really hope you'll enjoy what's yet to come, and thanks again sir! 👍

    • @donchristianson3153
      @donchristianson3153 Před 3 lety

      @@FanatikBuilds don't ever think your not good at fabrication because the best have nothing on you!!!!!! Your a FIRST CLASS fabricator !!!! Check out van at discovery on Facebook. I really do know how much thought and work go into a project like this!!!!!! Hope ya know that car is going to be fast as hell !!!!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks again Don, the encouragement is really appreciated! Haha, yeah, I think it will move out alright! :) Cheers sir!

  • @ravenrock541
    @ravenrock541 Před 3 lety +8

    Hey PEOPLE!!! More thumbs up, this guy is taking time off from working on his car to make a vid, show some respect!

  • @edfrawley4356
    @edfrawley4356 Před 3 lety +3

    Looks like to do this justice I am going to have to go back and binge watch 19 videos. Good thing for lockdowns.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks very much Ed! Just remember that there are a number of years between the beginning and now - and my production standards have gone up over time! 😄

  • @jeffarchibald3837
    @jeffarchibald3837 Před 3 lety +4

    Very nice fab work with limited equipment.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Jeff, look forward to hopefully having a plasma cutter and mini-mill/lathe someday! The grinder will do for now though :)

  • @cmirwin
    @cmirwin Před 3 lety +2

    I appreciate how you explain things so that anyone can understand it. Really nice fab work!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much Mike, I've heard that if you can't explain something simply, you don't fully understand it yourself... hopefully that means I'm doing ok! 😄 Cheers!

  • @scottwatson8648
    @scottwatson8648 Před 3 lety +4

    In the Bin! Must be an MCM fan too.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      I've been watching them since pretty much their first video I think! 😊

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, I can already feel the torque of this engine pushing you back into the driver’s seat. Nice work so far boys 👍💪🇬🇧

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Never had anything with this much torque... it's going to be interesting to say the least! Cheers Phil, always great to hear from you! 👍🇨🇦

  • @sidney9534
    @sidney9534 Před 3 lety +11

    I like everything about your build guys. Small garage, simple tools, not dumping buckets of money at everything, yet the result will be amazing.
    I even like this more than Binky tbh, because those guys are so far ahead in their standards it's kind of unrelatable?

    • @StanleyKubick1
      @StanleyKubick1 Před 3 lety +2

      Watching BO Motorsports is like NASA engineering to me

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm honoured man, those blokes are doing some absolutely incredible work, and are a large part of why we have our own project! Cheers!

  • @SteveBrownRacing
    @SteveBrownRacing Před 3 lety +4

    Well that mount / crossmember will survive the apocalypse

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Not the car I'd pick for such an application, but I think you're probably right! 😄 Cheers Steve!

  • @herbiederby3394
    @herbiederby3394 Před 3 lety +4

    Like the way that mount took shape man yes indeed.....looks awesome...💯👍🤙

  • @joell439
    @joell439 Před 3 lety +2

    These build videos are so perfect. Just enough detail, great concise voiceovers, spot on sense of humor, and practical solutions. I need to binge watch this whole series from the beginning this week, 👍👍😎👍👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks very much Joel! Really appreciate that man! If you do go back and re-watch some of the older episodes, just remember that they are years old and I've been working hard to improve production quality along the way! 😄 Cheers man! 👍

  • @kevinford6420
    @kevinford6420 Před 3 lety +2

    That support looks fantastic. 👌

  • @StanleyKubick1
    @StanleyKubick1 Před 3 lety +2

    just such a great build that's going to become a very spritely roadster indeed

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      I think spritely is a good word! Spirited could be another! 😄 Thanks man!

  • @suchoi61
    @suchoi61 Před 3 lety +2

    Please make longer videos ! Please, please 🤗🤗🤗🤣👍👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      The next one should be a bit longer! 😄 Thanks Daniel, so glad you're enjoying it! 👍

  • @punkbloater
    @punkbloater Před 3 lety +2

    Oh no! I had a much better idea for a perfect transmission mount... oh well I won’t tell you now! 😂
    Perfection again guys, so enjoyable to watch skilled fabrication!
    The burnouts are getting closer...

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Don't tell me!! 😅 Thanks sir, always enjoy hearing from you! 👍

  • @dustinthecouch2466
    @dustinthecouch2466 Před 3 lety +2

    Another awesome video, of course! Also, your mig welding skills have grown immensely, that brace looks professional.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks man, it's appreciated! Glad to see my practice is finally starting to show! 😄

  • @OEMishGarage
    @OEMishGarage Před 3 lety +1

    A thing to check is to make sure that the transmission mount bushings aren't stiffer than the motor mounts. If they are, the result can be a future cracked bellhousing.
    Also, I would recommend sleeves and pants while welding to protect against UV exposure.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Very good point! They are less stiff, but thank you very much for raising that issue! Haha, I do mostly wear job-appropriate clothing, but not when it's this stinking humid outside! I burn pretty easily and have only had two occasions I can remember where I had any issues with that from welding! Appreciate the consideration for my health though, thanks Jeff! 👍

  • @kiltedsaint
    @kiltedsaint Před 3 lety +4

    Love the MCM reference.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers Adam! Been watching the guys since the beginning! 👍

  • @somewhat7
    @somewhat7 Před 3 lety +1

    my kids and I are proud to know we got that #inthebin reference!

  • @assessor1276
    @assessor1276 Před 3 lety +2

    An important and complex component beautifully executed. Well done guys!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Max! Too bad it'll hardly ever be seen! 😄

  • @davidyates748
    @davidyates748 Před 3 lety +2

    Lovely bit of bracket making! I was just thinking "I hope he's going to gusset those angles" and sure enough you did!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks David! The gussets really helped make it look more polished - quite pleased with it! Cheers man 😊

  • @2512MaTHias
    @2512MaTHias Před 3 lety +4

    It’s absolutely amazing to see what you achieve in this tiny garage with no lift and the tools you have! My greatest respect for your perfect work, and your sense of humor with which you present your project. This really is the cousin of Project Binky!!! 👍😁👌💪🤣

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much man! Being compared to Binky is a huge compliment 😄👍 Really kind of you and very much appreciated!

    • @2512MaTHias
      @2512MaTHias Před 3 lety

      @@FanatikBuilds I really love your project and am amazed what you achieve and how you realize it. It is absolutely equal to Binky, Home built by Jeff‘s Alfarrari and even more complicated than StanceWork‘s K24 swap 308. I love to watch such projects and wish you all the luck to get your car ready as you dream it! 👍👍👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Wow, those are some amazing projects to be compared to, thanks again man! Really glad you like what we're up to, and look forward to sharing the rest of the project with you on here! 😊

  • @ekim000
    @ekim000 Před 3 lety +1

    LS GT6, enough said! This car is going to be mental.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, there will be a degree of mental-ness about it! 😄 Thanks Mike!

  • @bigbird2100
    @bigbird2100 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video 👍 Making great progress liked that you radius part's and Detailing etc.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Sean, the gussets and radiusing really helped make it look more professional I think! Glad you like it too! 😊 Cheers man!

  • @baronvonteuchter1412
    @baronvonteuchter1412 Před 3 lety +4

    Four wheel drive. This needs four wheel drive. 😂😂
    Only joking. Great work! Very neat solution. Cheeky MCM shoutout too 😉

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +5

      Lol... Just when we thought the scope creep couldn't get any worse! 😂
      Thanks man, really glad you like it, and our little MCM nod! 👍

  • @karlalton3170
    @karlalton3170 Před 3 lety +6

    When i was at work before i retired you would have made one Hell of an Apprentice , your skilled , enthusiastic about what you do , and a good worker another great job done dude 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Karl, really appreciate that, it means a lot! 😊

  • @EwainW
    @EwainW Před 3 lety +2

    "This ain't going anywhere"... ya think?! That chassis is gonna be rock solid.

  • @johnblackwell5805
    @johnblackwell5805 Před 3 lety +4

    Another great episode! This channel is right up there with the best of the car build channels - only a matter of time before the subscriber numbers go to the 🌝! 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep it up!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thank you John, that's really kind of you, and I do hope you're right about the subscriptions! Will do - hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

  • @ravenrock541
    @ravenrock541 Před 3 lety +10

    Just a thought: Think about heat shielding the exhaust from the tranny. Otherwise, idling for for any length of time might be an issue.
    IMO

  • @maxbrouggy3126
    @maxbrouggy3126 Před 3 lety +3

    So good to watch a build that does not consist of simply bolting on parts made others , love it!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, I must admit, there are times when I do think "wouldn't that be nice" :) Cheers Max!

  • @BrianSmart1959
    @BrianSmart1959 Před 3 lety +5

    I especially like the use of those buckets on your feet to catch any stray sparks while you are grinding. Well done.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +4

      Lol, effective aren't they! The grinding doesn't bother me as much as the welding sparks though 😬😄 thanks Brian!

  • @jimbranham3281
    @jimbranham3281 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm still crying over the short episode but, that is a very impressive trans mount! Great job, again. How high is the bar you've set for yourself? The body, frame, driveline, and assorted components are works of art! It makes me wonder what you are doing with the interior. No way you can top what you've already done so far. Honestly, I have no idea what's in store but I'd bet it will be just as nice, and tastefully done to perfection...but, that is a good ways away yet! I am very much enjoying this series you are doing. I am looking forward to the next episode. Thank you for sharing this build with us. I am sharing this with my friends on Facebook as usual.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Sorry about that Jim! 😊 Really glad you think that though, it's appreciated! I'm always trying to challenge myself to do better work, but the problem with that, is then I look at stuff I did a few years ago and want to redo it! Already planning for the interior and I think it should be pretty nice, you're correct that it is a ways off though - trying to keep up on research for the future so I don't get caught with no plan! Thanks as always for your kind words and sharing with your friends, it really means a lot and I hope you'll enjoy what's to come! Cheers Jim!

  • @oscaroscar5336
    @oscaroscar5336 Před 3 lety +3

    That is a great piece, with your engineering background, thought you might appreciate small suggestion, for a future build. If there is room, if about 5/16 addition width were added and bend it slightly like 30 degrees. It would add stiffness so you could reduce the thickness of the Main piece so all the mounting surfaces and thus the weight, additionally if you dimpled around the hole that would change the stiffness of that area, it looks like there’s room and wouldn’t significantly interfere with the exhaust pipe. Just a thought, keep up
    The excellent build I great enjoy your work.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the kind words and ideas Oscar, really appreciate it man! 👍

  • @salamander5703
    @salamander5703 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful welding - way nicer than many other feeds I'm watching!! You may need to split the exhaust tubes where they pass the mount or they will be a real fight to get in.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Andy! I have had some training ... but practice is really what's helping me with the welds! Glad you can even see improvements on video! 😊 Yes, that's exactly what we're planning! I want the entire exhaust system to be removable in sections so it doesn't all have to come out to do something as simple as a transmission fluid change. 👍

  • @ts302
    @ts302 Před 3 lety +2

    Great work Brother! I'm lazy and would have designed the crossmember with the exhaust below-no snaking pipes between xmember and trans. Thank you for posting!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Haha, it would make routing easier, that's for sure! Really don't want to high-center on the exhaust though so I think you'll like what we've got planned 😊 Cheers dude!

  • @makhoe1
    @makhoe1 Před 3 lety +4

    I've just discovered the project, and wow, this is awesome!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks very much man! Really glad you found us, and I hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

  • @HomeBuiltByJeff
    @HomeBuiltByJeff Před 3 lety +3

    Nice work. Looks like a very neat and tidy solution.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers Jeff, very kind of you to say! Thanks so much for checking out the project! 🇨🇦👍

  • @billmcgarry3300
    @billmcgarry3300 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job on engineering your tranny mount! Luckily my fabrication of my T5 mount for my Tiger was a lot easier than your challenge! Way to go!!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, thanks Bill, we overthought it for way too long before coming up with this design! 😄 Really appreciate that sir!

  • @kimmer6
    @kimmer6 Před 3 lety +1

    Those boots with shorts look like they do a darn good job of funneling slag and sparks into your ankles.
    .....Woops, just saw Brian's comment. I was arc welding a Bronco driveshaft for my son and was wearing jeans with a ragged knee. I had total concentration on that weld but noticed that my leg was getting uncomfortably hot. When I flipped the helmet up, I saw that my jeans were on fire. It took my knee days to heal but the weld looked like a machine did it.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      They sure do! Some flip flops would likely help prevent the funneling effect you speak of! 😉 In all seriousness, ironically, it's not too bad... I try to direct the sparks away from me as much as possible... it's those random blobs of weld that make themselves known mighty fast! Never been on fire (yet), it's good having Dad out there as a spotter! Cheers man 👍

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 Před 3 lety +1

    Just stumbled across this . Very nice work indeed . This will be the ultimate pocket rocket ! We share the same ethos . Not only must it be functional but it MUST look perfect however much longer that takes !! Great stuff . That chassis looks very well executed and very strong but probably weighs 3 times as much as the original ! But with all that power it's really not going to make any difference ! Well done . I will look in again , this looks fun . Finally , very well presented. Thanks for sharing .

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Welcome John, glad you found us! Haha, yes, it needs to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. Ironically though, the new frame weighs nowhere near 3x as much ... don't know how it's possible, but the factory one was pretty heavy for what it was! We've been weighing things along the way, and are estimating the finished total to be around 2300-2400lbs, so a bit more than factory, but with better distribution and a lower center of gravity! I think you're right... it will be fun! Cheers and hope you'll enjoy what's to come! 👍

  • @amgguy4319
    @amgguy4319 Před rokem

    That's a great looking Trans-mount, all things considered.

  • @huddleberryfin
    @huddleberryfin Před 3 lety +1

    Nice job on the mount!
    I’ve gotta say though, proper home workshop attire with shorts includes sandals, not those bulky boots!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Oops, you're right, I'll remember that for next time! (Wouldn't be the first time 😄) Cheers man!

  • @plumbandsquare1
    @plumbandsquare1 Před 3 lety +2

    More engine than I would have installed in a GT6, but great work.

    • @baronvonteuchter1412
      @baronvonteuchter1412 Před 3 lety +6

      I know what you mean but It’s not really a GT6 any more though is it? It’s a Scratch-built v8 sports car with modified GT6 panels...GT8? GTV8?
      In fact, it’s 90’s TVR-esque and nobody ever thought they had too much engine 😂👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      We're thinking along the lines of a GT6-R 🤔

  • @StraightLineCycles
    @StraightLineCycles Před 3 lety +1

    I thought of the gusset design then seen you do it, great minds do think alike 😉

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed! Just looks right with them somehow :) Cheers man!

  • @paulwhite7475
    @paulwhite7475 Před 3 lety +1

    Love a good bracket . The only thing that works with box section to stop distortion is welding it to the steel top work bench

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Yeah... I was afraid of that! 😄 Would love a fab table... maybe someday!! Cheers Paul

  • @TheFarCobra
    @TheFarCobra Před 3 lety +3

    Come on people, get on the Patreon ... lad clearly needs some socks!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Lol, cheers Chris! I hate long socks so I've got ankle ones on 😄

  • @kevind5508
    @kevind5508 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice progress! On a previous episode you did the front sway bar and after thinking If the steel bar you used doesn't end up working maybe a budget alternative would be a torsion bar from the front of a late 90s chev truck would work. Spring steel cheap and could easily be cut to length and made to work. Just a thought. Either way beautiful car!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Kevin! The torsion bar idea is a great one, but the difficulty is going to be if it's too long. Unfortunately cutting it down would pretty much negate the point, as it's the welds that are the most likely failure area! Also making the arms would be tricky as one would need splines, and the other a hex-key ... still though, food for thought and I appreciate it man! Cheers 👍

  • @mgbchuck6527
    @mgbchuck6527 Před 3 lety +1

    More good stuff (I had my MGBV8 at a Ferrari show today). Am expecting some road trip/hoonigan style videos when finished, your not going to believe how much fun a small British car/healthy American V8/manual transmission can be. Progress, more progress!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      You just snuck it right in there without them noticing eh? 😉 Haha, I'll have to think outside the box for that episode, definitely! I have a friend with a drone, might make for some nice shots! Looking forward to the day she's on the roads 👍

  • @dmjunqueirarv
    @dmjunqueirarv Před 3 lety +2

    Nice job guys!

  • @ThisTimeAround25
    @ThisTimeAround25 Před 3 lety +2

    More awesome works guys.

  • @Anderzander
    @Anderzander Před 3 lety +1

    That is a nice bracket 👍🏻

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      I think we're only really just getting started with the brackets for this project! 😄 Thanks man!

  • @johnforeman6620
    @johnforeman6620 Před 3 lety +1

    Presumably you do not get grinding or welding sparks landing in your boots!
    I do like the look of your finished brackets and work. Quality results.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Never! ... 😉 in all honesty, the grinding sparks aren't an issue, I can direct those. It's the welding sparks that make themselves known pretty quickly! Cheers John 👍

  • @mattpovah5952
    @mattpovah5952 Před 3 lety +2

    Also I recently watched Project Binky and you and they should do a crossover episode!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Ha, that would be amazing! They are aware of this project, so maybe someday! 😄 Cheers Matt, hope you're well!

  • @phillipthethird42
    @phillipthethird42 Před 3 lety +1

    I just love this kind of stuff.
    I enjoyed your video, and I think you have a cool project going on there. Good luck, keep us posted, and keep up the good work.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Phillip! Really glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the kind words! 😊👍

  • @AdeReeves
    @AdeReeves Před 3 lety +2

    found and sub'd.... I like what your doing here 👍

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much sir! Welcome aboard, and hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 Před 3 lety +1

    3:17 nice Mighty Car Mods reference!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers! Been watching the boys since the beginning! 😄

    • @18wheeler77
      @18wheeler77 Před 3 lety

      @@FanatikBuilds likewise

  • @tomkitchen2764
    @tomkitchen2764 Před 3 lety +2

    That was enjoyable.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Great to hear Tom, that's the goal! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come too 👍

  • @maker-matt
    @maker-matt Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing work. Well done!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Matthew! Really appreciate it man! 😊

  • @Demon-mg2mt
    @Demon-mg2mt Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for these Video's

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      More than welcome! Thank you for watching man!! 👍

  • @hippycow1006
    @hippycow1006 Před 3 lety +3

    Yay it has been released!

  • @jimsmirh2406
    @jimsmirh2406 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s coming along pretty good man.

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 Před 3 lety +1

    Good work, a lot of people try to just use flat plate for transmission crossmember mounting not realizing that it’s going to twist and bend from engine torque or just from bouncing down the road

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! There's always more to any situation than meets the eye... it's amazing how much time can be consumed by researching each and every little step! 😄

  • @SimpsonsClassics
    @SimpsonsClassics Před 3 lety

    Love how you guys just knock panels up!

  • @ForgedShaft
    @ForgedShaft Před 3 lety +3

    IN THE BIN

  • @AutoMotivate
    @AutoMotivate Před 3 lety +3

    IN THE BINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

  • @BuilditUK
    @BuilditUK Před 3 lety +2

    Top work as usual guys

  • @theoriginalwallace
    @theoriginalwallace Před 3 lety

    #inthebin had me in stitches!! At least it's not a Honda! Cheers. Leigh.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Great to hear from you Leigh! Hope you're doing well! 😊👍

  • @finlay230
    @finlay230 Před 3 lety +2

    class work !!!!

  • @cameroncmuller
    @cameroncmuller Před 3 lety

    Hahaha #inthebin 🤣 So good! I’ve just discovered this build, and did what any reasonable person would do.....binge watched it all in a day! Big fan of what you’re up to. Subbed and ready for more 👍 keep up the good work

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety +1

      Great to have you along for the ride Cameron! Really appreciate the encouragement - keep an eye out for Ep22 coming soon! 👍

  • @denis9450
    @denis9450 Před 3 lety +1

    Looking great

  • @appleapple3855
    @appleapple3855 Před 3 lety +1

    IN THE BIN!

  • @JD-fx1mb
    @JD-fx1mb Před 3 lety +1

    well done

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc Před rokem

    Just rewatching all the videos

  • @rompdude
    @rompdude Před 3 lety +2

    You know you're doing something right when a gearbox cross member makes an interesting video! Can't wait to see it running! I just picked up a less ambitious project, rx8 with a dead engine to fit my rover v8 into which I did a full rebuild on 6 years ago. Going to give it some boost eventually

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, well I'm glad it worked out! Wasn't sure if people would find it that interesting, but I'm glad that's not the case! A R-V8 powered RX8 sounds very fitting :) have fun! Carbureted or EFI?

  • @BobPegram
    @BobPegram Před 3 lety +2

    W/o gussets I did not approve. With gussets, it is a thing of beauty and plenty strong enough!

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Haha, they certainly helped to finish it off! Thanks Bob 👍

  • @danielwgk
    @danielwgk Před 3 lety +2

    In the Bin.

  • @chasg5648
    @chasg5648 Před 3 lety +1

    Fabulous project! A note though, welding in shorts and short sleeves is asking for burns and future problems with skin and UV. Nonetheless - super job.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Chas! Haha, I do typically wear job-appropriate clothing, but not when it's this stinking humid outside! I burn pretty easily and yet have only had two occasions I can remember where I had any issues from welding! Appreciate the consideration for my health, thanks man! 👍

    • @chasg5648
      @chasg5648 Před 3 lety

      @@FanatikBuilds Other than the issue of immediate getting toasted... I have heard that old welders get more skin cancer if they didn't cover up. Lots of UV = long term issues.

  • @meatcreap
    @meatcreap Před rokem

    Another good one!

  • @scottthomas5999
    @scottthomas5999 Před rokem

    Nice job!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ideabrickworks9043
    @ideabrickworks9043 Před 3 lety

    Your graphic are awesome!

  • @Papa-Bogey
    @Papa-Bogey Před 3 lety +2

    MCM reference, 3 points ...

  • @dennisthemenace49
    @dennisthemenace49 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome!

  • @44hawk28
    @44hawk28 Před 3 lety

    The curve in that transmission mount and easily be removed from it. You can do so by heating the lower two corners to a nice cherry red, at least along the length of the cut you made, and it should straighten that Mount backup just about straight. All you're doing is adding heat and metal always shrinks more than it expands when you heat it up to about 1100 degrees or 1200 degrees where it turns nice and red. You could also do the same thing by putting about the same amount of weld on the bottom of it in the same place as you put on the top of it, but then you would have a bunch of wild stuck to it.
    I did industrial sheet metal for 40 years, and I have also built a number of varied frames for motorcycles and Automobiles. Years ago I actually corrected this exact same issue doing exactly the same as I have described to you. Somebody had made a transmission mount couldn't figure out how to get it back to straight.

    • @FanatikBuilds
      @FanatikBuilds  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the helpful tips! Thankfully, when we clamped it to the piece of angle iron on the frame before welding, it straightened up a good bit. Hardly noticeable now! Good to know for the future though, cheers! 👍

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Před 3 lety +1

    @3:17, I know a couple galahs that made an appropriate t-shirt for this.