118HP Triumph Dirt Dragster Build Pt. 2

[@CarsandCameras]

We JUST got the engine hung in this thing 15 minutes ago, and it looks GREAT. Stay tuned!

[@peytonslures6637]

Things gonna fly

[@zombielight2456]

B18 engine would be sick in a gocart lol

[@beard-bear-420]

Looks greats can't wait to see the car in the back ground build series You should call it the mazrat

[@jasonbirch1182]

You are getting closer to not being morons. Dont use the tire when you are jigging up "suspension" parts. Build a part from a hub to install on the spindle, or better just build a spindle replacement set at the right height and alignment settings to tack securely to the table. Then build your arm off of it to the other side of your jig. Since you are bolting it on I would add a third leg rearward for stability as well. If that thing folds up in the dirt you are in big trouble. The front should have a bit of a ski shape to help prevent a big rear hop from turning it into a sand dart too.

[@paulpetty3331]

Way cool!!! WOW

[@jamjaroriginal6238]

Charles is so humble, he's a great addition to carsandcameras. Really excited for this sand rail build can't wait

[@novax4me]

If Charles goes, I'm going with him.

[@8bit711]

Issac and Charles on the job!

[@SamIam420]

My new word for the year ! CADDYWAMPUS! Thank you John!

[@theaccidentalhomesteader3246]

Im an old guy and I LOVE watching you men fab things together!! Thank you!!!!

[@TrackMania753]

Ike & Charles special!!! Let’s go!!!

[@alanhore1834]

You better triangulate those front A arms or you are going to bend them back the first time you put a little pressure on them. The length of the arms is going to act like a lever and add a bunch of pressure on them.

[@ericwilson2585]

This is pretty cool. I used to own a 1969 Triumph Trident T150 750 3cyl. and that bike could really hold it's own. Very interesting.

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

For a precision racing chassis, the words " it'll be fine" sure came up alot 🤣👍🏻, love it.

[@charlesirby9222]

"It'll be fine" is CODE for premeditated "Crash & Burn"! 🚫

[@albertvenable4122]

Love the show can't wait to see how this turns out! I do have a suggestion. Triangulate the top of the front axle to keep it from wanting to rip the front wheel off if you hit a pothole on the return road! If you research a dragster tripod front-end they have 2 top bars and 1 bottom

[@bashr52]

I came here for this comment 🤣. Two single bars are great for vertical strength, but will do nothing to keep the system from folding in on itself with a good hit to the front

[@jeroldlafferty54]

Yep,or a Wishbone to control the spindle. Triangulation on the control arms with adjustablety to set and maintain your alignment.At speed the forces will be toe out big time. You will need spindle kicked back, wheels straight with the rear wheels. Spin front tire on wheel with a needle point awl light score all the way around on both tires measure front and back of tire roll straight. Mark it out on leval floor.Have driver in seat with nose up little on front end like at speed 1/8 toe end it will go thru the lights like a champ.

[@Buck1954]

Looks like a box. You really ought to build a centerline jig where the jig can be made level regardless of what the floor or work tables are doing. Then you can rotate the frame along the center and work on it without ever taking out of the jig.

[@coryjones9573]

That is the spot on

[@thedr309]

that would be to logical lol but you are correct. gotta be repeatable.

[@technician122]

The Ike and Charles Special will definitely be interesting. Can't wait to see how this thing turns out! I already know it'll be wicked! 👌

[@GooseGosselin]

Oh damn.....last time John went away and left Ike and Charles alone, they built The Sidewinder......this is gonna be good!

[@codyshiers5538]

teally wanna see some videos on the opel in the background looks like a really cool build

[@twistedkidmotorsports9093]

You guys are meg welding chrome, Molly good luck don’t die

[@vinylexperience77]

Right!

[@jstephenallington8431]

I can't wait for the next episode. We're going to have an Ike & Charles special! (this is going to be so cool!)

[@faithfamilyfirearms]

You should put screw jacks on the bottom of the table to level it no matter where you move it to.

[@hunterdan2002]

Yup... Be easy enough to weld on to the sides of the legs.

[@majorrev8690]

Guys there is a wheelbarrow load of valuable advice in these comments. When you weld, all of the welders out there chime in to offer guidance, since all here want to see you guys learn along the way. Take the advice about CrMo fab a bit more seriously. Dont freehand the stinger anymore!! The horizontal tubes across the nose should go edge to edge, with the frame rails terminating into them. Watch Ty weld up one of Cleetus's cages. If you're paying attention you will learn how to properly join structural tubes in the best config possible. He is a master. Power tool clean to near white metal the areas to be welded together. Should be obvious by now. CrMo needs to be stress relieved (post weld heat treated) to take advantage of the strength properties. Learn to use a chalk box, or something that gives you a datum point or a centerline. There is no excuse for a lop sided chassis. Cant wait to see it rip!

[@savannahbishop8764]

Wonderful work guys, I've watched every episode of cars and cameras and also Ike's Adventures since you guys started.You've come a long way to where you are today.I can't wait to see this thing sand drag.It'll be fine!

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Love watching you guys create stuff. You've come a long way over the years. I keep learning as you continue with your projects. Just keep being safe and have fun.

[@Beodude123]

Man you guys always know how yo work with that bubble! Thanks as always for what you do!

[@matthewf1979]

Hey, that fab table is killer! I like the steel plate tables because you can tack weld jigs to them. Level as you go type of deal. Perfectly acceptable for these types of projects.

[@thousanddegreeheat4196]

I miss it when it was just two of you. Y’all got work done efficiently and parts wouldn’t go flying off.

[@bashr52]

A digital angle finder would be a great addition to your toolbox 🤣

[@charlesirby9222]

But...then there's IKE who would use it for a shim, like a 2x4 or brick under something. This ain't gonna end well at all!

[@Jalen_Knight8526]

I never thought this moment would come! This has got to be the best sand rail out there when it’s done considering there isn’t a lot of them that looks like a true dragster

[@andrewgilbreath1331]

I'm what, most great sand rails are home built.

[@brianellison3525]

I don't think you understand where race cars come from. A lot, I dare say, most are built in some dudes garage.

[@jonathancorbett5917]

This generation is so far disconnected from the realities of the last century and every one before that. When you wanted something you built it by hand, unless you had money, then you paid someone to build it by hand.

[@garypeterson9083]

I can't wait to see how the sand/drag rail turns out. Keep it light guys. Weight kills horsepower and et's. Think twice, measure twice, cut once. Good luck!

[@AllSpeed]

you should see how they do big dragsters, they have two welders welding on either side of the frame at the same time to prevent warping in one direction.

[@hemidart7]

Just like a full size dragster rail its ok to have wimpy front end but this is gonna be in sand too and thats gonna be hard on the front that you have built I think your gonna have to beef that up some more Remember this will have more power than anything you have so far

[@Garage57]

Looking good guys 😎! I think it’s time to tune that plasma table haha

[@randyedwards3633]

Idk about the triangulation on the front of it thats gonna look a lil bit goofy . The front looks like its going to be substantially wider than the back . I think a braket welded right to the spindle thing and then bolt them together . The need for the pipe extentions is minimal

[@geoffreybecker7814]

Love the build guys. Can't wait to see the progression of this one.

[@nicholasthurman2266]

It’s coming together nice. I hope everyones teamwork energy stays the same.

[@bobadam7021]

Charles: "We're thinking hand brake." Issac: "No."

[@Smurphenstein]

I think you guys need to add more support to those rear bearings. With the loads on them I can see them cracking or bending. I would move the axle forward a tad and replicate the support at the front to provide for four bolt mounting holes each, not just two.

[@derpydog1008]

Love you guys, yall are the reason why I'm into mini bikes.

[@badmikey]

I cant wait to see this one done and running.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looking great, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@johnbest4320]

Can't wait it's looking good so interested to see how this turns out as nice powerful motor this thing should fly have a good holiday looking forward to the upcoming video 👊💨

[@Anokaman]

Your next Tshirt "It came out almost good." Charles

[@partsandrecreation]

Coming together nicely gentlemen!!! Thanks for the always great content!!

[@drutang]

yall need a jig table! treat yourselves.. yall deserve it!! 👊🏼👊🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jesusc4384]

IN for the future speedboat build!

[@wesbotkin8671]

Can't wait to see it done and driving

[@thomaswirgau1152]

I’m sure you guys know this but every time I’ve been to the Keller Go Power Sports Store they are always playing your videos and it’s so cool to see you guys up there.

[@albertjenkins8121]

Yall should look into a Polaris seat base they are adjustable for projects like this so all three of you fit the dang thing just takes the simple lift of a lever

[@rosebooth7367]

Here comes MAXIMUM mayhem as John leaves the kids to play... can't wait !! ;) x

[@tanicwhisper0647]

Been a subscriber for years! Happy to see you’re still alive and well!

[@giorgospapadopoulos2806]

I think it's gonna go scary fast... love all the work you guys put in all of the projects ❤️

[@scotthartwig7190]

"Somebody told me I can't gap weld chromoly, HA! I'll be the judge of that!" Had me dying!!🤣🤣🤣

[@charlesirby9222]

They don't weld...they TACK ! Lots & lots of tacks all bulged up like a worm.

[@scotthartwig7190]

@Charles Irby says the guy who probably couldn't even set up a Welder properly even if all the tips and tricks hit your damn face. These guys have more creativity than all the hate comments you've posted on them over the last several videos combined. If you don't like the videos they post, then don't watch them. Simple as that, unsub and move on with your so called life.

[@brandonburdette7895]

🇺🇲In joy your vacation jhon stay safe and make sure u packing our country is crazy and you can't let your guard down

[@BUILDNIGHT]

Hey guys! Just a quick tip…. WD-40 works well for cutting Aluminum, but not for other metals. Grab yourselves a bottle of TAP-MAGIC which is EXCELLENT for cutting most other metals.

[@vinylexperience77]

Very well said, I have said that many times.

[@Robert-ni6ut]

This project is awesome so looking forward to the test drive 🚗😀

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Nice. See y'all started a new build. You'll be able to haul two to the drag strip and double your fun. Is that a opal GT I see in the background? One of the coolest Ultra small cars. If so, and you haven't dealt with the transmission yet, seems like I had to access bellhousing bolts through holes in the firewall. Remember doing the clutch but it seems like that was access to the starter as well. Over 40 years ago I guess one forgets.lol Had a friend in the late 70s who was buying them, then stuffing in a 350 in and flipping. he was also doing that to all the Datsun Z cars he can find. 3-4 weeks a car. That included glassing up wide flares, modified Hood, and paint.

[@reddog543211]

Good job guys......happens to everyone....gotta learn to walk before you can run !

[@cliffpalermo]

Man you guys need to start selling Charles. Ill take a clone, bobblehead or just a plasma cut faceshot with the thumbs up. Keep it up!

[@samuelkulp3412]

I am loving these videos lately you guys are doing great. CANT wait for the roar and the rooster tails

[@oscarscomputersandgames4712]

Awesome dudes I have a 2012 675cc street triple engine in my blaster 😎 cool build 🔥

[@fourutubez7294]

I was going to write a long post about building a jig before you start a scratch project .... and then I remembered it'll be fine.

[@wrenchmanhotrods1247]

Look good so far , you need to put a strut bar from the lower control arm to the upper chassis tube . You have good strength up and down but need forward and rearward , especially if this thing is as fast as it looks to be .

[@kaseyjones4143]

ike and charles by them self oh no this sould be great. i love this show

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

This Old Man really enjoying this build 👍. Going to be nice when completed. Love you Guys. 🛵🧔💝💝💝

[@michaelcouey1383]

It's nice of you guys to keep building cool stuff for mainly just Ike to drive ;)

[@charlesirby9222]

Ike doesn't drive at all...Ike crashes...everything!

[@CriticoolHit]

Been a minute since you guys had a build I was really interested in and this one is going to be cool! All the way back to that white cross-cart thing. Man that thing was sweet. Do more of that.

[@easyeight8122]

This build is going to be NASTY - good job boiz!

[@wadetyler5056]

Of course I’ll be watching!🤩

[@joshchubb2345]

I can’t help but notice that opel gt those cars are so cool looking

[@tmackinator]

Chrome-moly requires a specific weld technique to avoid the welds cracking. Since you have so much HP, be aware of this and don't end up with a potentially dangerous frame.

[@Engineering_Improvisation]

One thing to note when welding chrome moly is that you need to anneal your welds. When you finish welding a joint, use a torch to get it red hot and let it slowly cool on its own (no fluids or fans).

[@frankensteincreations4740]

I know you guys are only using chromoly for the weight savings so it doesn’t matter… Of course you already know, the tensile strength of the welding wire is weaker than the chromoly tubing is… Which is why chromoly is always tig welded. Gives the weld a higher tensile strength to match the strength of the tubing… 👍👍👍👍

[@bradyjones6771]

That shop is really filling up

[@lorengolliher2712]

It's a beautiful build but I think I would store my fuel somewhere else other than a few feet away from The cutting zone anyways love videos keep doing what you are doing

[@nunyabusiness4651]

I still say drop that motor in the cross cart.. If you thought that thing ripped before... WHOA Baby!

[@travisedwards6837]

Your honesty is hilarious

[@tyroneross1118]

You guys do great work! Watching from B.C. Canada.

[@nicktriplett1976]

Always glad to see your content wonder if this one will be one of the projects that we never get right... Or one of the projects we get right and never see again

[@stuartsshop5930]

You guys should revive some old projects like the snowmobile with wheels and cross cart.

[@jasonthealien9118]

You guys should make a coil over four link rear suspension adjustable for road and offroad use to maximize traction either way

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

love that you have Sunoco helping with your fuel needs. I know of your need to include Sunoco products in your shots for cross promotional purposes. BUT PLEASE ( if only for the sake of your health and the promise of future content) can you please have some separation from the grinding/welding activities and your secure fuel storage? all the best and have some fun doing this voodoo that you do.

[@SocketSlinger]

Cmon make another rail for Shadyside! Ty love your videos!

[@MrDeakle93]

I freaking love Charles. 😂😂

[@davidsnyder2000]

Looking almost exactly like the dragster frame🙂

[@ThatLSTahoe]

looking cool already

[@shitshowalero223]

I can't wait to see this thing absolutely tear it up!!

[@geoffburrill9850]

Have similar problems in my workshop, it's the concrete floor that upsets everything. I have to check everything for twist and use packers to get it true.

[@darrellkelly7614]

I'm loving this build

[@JMC9837]

When mig welding chrome molly tubbing double check you're using ER80S-B2 welding wire. Just a heads up for ya.

[@tomdesantis551]

I'm looking at it wondering the same thing if not should have built it out of regular steel or its gonna crack and come apart.

[@scottycollins131]

You jump that thing and it will fold up and pop welds. You boys have the skills to build a real suspension. No doubt in my mind.

[@ZrubekFamily]

You don't jump drag cars (not on purpose anyway)

[@scottycollins131]

@@ZrubekFamily You’re right but they are building a sand rail so. . .

[@thedr309]

@@scottycollins131 for drag racing... thus the comment that was made about it not having a tight turning radius...........

[@scottycollins131]

@@thedr309 Its a sand rail.

[@johnsterling5611]

Get yourselves a framing square, torpedo level, protractor and laser level. It's easy to turn that table into a level platform and build frames and small jigs on ..

[@Bucky15690]

So, this is going to be fast fast huh.....AWESOME!

[@gregellerbe]

I love you guys, can you please move them blue barrels from where you are welding just saying 😉

[@rickywhite7578]

Your finally doing it?.. great!!

[@matersworkshop6123]

Oh no Charles is in charge while John is on vacation?

[@conor1180]

Come on next episode this build is gonna be lit!!

[@Snake.br549]

That's great I love doing that fabrication I build motorized bikes what I'm doing now had to cut the frame I'm putting a 3 horse predator on it

[@tillmansan]

Now l know why Rather Be Welding uses paver bricks in his work. Dimensional consistency!!

[@alhowry6548]

You guys need a couple of squares and an heavy duty protractor thingy!

[@LJC5865]

All about having fun..Even if we have to build it ourselves!

[@xpndblhero5170]

I second Charles idea to make a duct tape boat out of that other chassis..... LoL

[@larrydavidson3402]

This is fast becoming a great build.

[@jasonkeplinger2835]

Make a butterfly steering wheel and put the brake and clutch on it and gas and shifter at your feet.