1929 ROADSTER PICKUP FROM JUNK PART 10 Front End

[@chucksterock]

Before you make any changes to the front suspension, I'd get the rear suspension in place since one will affect the other. Might save changing it twice. thanks for taking us along for the ride, I'm really enjoying the build.

[@Deweyfd13]

Tom Robards seen him drive nearly all of them.

[@ldean-du5im]

He drives all of them. Your not paying attention.

[@Truckman1980]

@@tomrobards7753 are you kidding?

[@chucksterock]

@@tomrobards7753 Jonathan drives everything he builds.

[@thomast596]

@@tomrobards7753 he drives almost all of them. Lol

[@JrGoonior]

Be careful with that Red Ryder. You'll shoot your eye out!!

[@n1r0l]

That's true, just ask the cat!

[@colerippeon3903]

@@n1r0l lmao!

[@jeffscott8323]

Kitty's laid back today. You done made her a Star.

[@wrongway5758]

You should make a fancy "W" for a brace in the hairpins....Personalized

[@TierodMcslush]

I agree, guys did that in the 50’s a lot on hot rods

[@christophergreen2328]

Or a JW

[@glennbelldc1651]

nana, gave her cat scan of approval on the front. I'd do the back suspension then see if adjustments are needed. love the build. keep up the good work.

[@parkdigwig3447]

Growers are going to copy your special "coal dust" dirt recipe soon... Truck is looking good! Thanks for the uploads and all of your hard work.

[@rogergoodman8665]

@Big Wheel : Coal dust, rust & lead paint particles put hair on your chest & make you stronger & smarter!!! Jonathan should grow some beefsteak tomatoes in that soil too!

[@jonathanw4942]

We used to dump our honey bucket in the garden in West Virginia.

[@kennethlaw5216]

My dad has dumped the ash from the wood stove in the garden for years. Jonathan is just adding a little extra nutrients.

[@vet-7174]

Pipe in the frame , good idea !! Taking shape very quickly. 🖒

[@deadreackon]

The stance of the truck looks good where it is. Notch the frame! That is easier than re-drilling the bat wings and dropping the front axle to get back down to the same ride height. The notch will not distract from the looks of the truck and will not be all that noticeable. Good job Johnathan ! Enjoying this build immensely !!

[@marygarner5249]

JONATHAN IS A TRUE Hot Rod Builder kitty holding her place for a ride😁😁😁😁

[@tomscarborough8958]

If you can kill bees midair with a red rider remind me not to ever jack with you !

[@davidthehillbilly7995]

That's how we learn to shoot in West Virginia. He's lucky, I had to be able to hit flies before my Dad would get me a .22....

[@horshak1]

I've got those bee's too. But if I tried to kill them like you there wouldn't be any windows left or the screens would be full of holes :-)

[@faerieSAALE]

We used to shoot bees with BB guns in the 1950's. It was a test of marksmanship. I was good at it. Well, until my mother found out what I was doing and then I got grounded and told to never kill her bees that were pollinated her raspberry bushes! She was furious!

[@MrPaige222]

He probably got bored catching flies with chopsticks.

[@wesallen4228]

My son-in-law uses an air gun with salt as ammunition to kill house flies in the house. It works well.

[@sburns1535]

I wood notch the frame in the front the ride height looks good

[@westcoastdodge]

agreed,notch the frame...

[@waynegouin939]

Me too.

[@vet-7174]

Agreed!

[@leonardwalters154]

I agree also

[@flvince]

Me also, looks good

[@DannyWalker1949]

I Believe Jonathan, I WOULD Notch the frame hone's. Because the ride height right now is where its look'n to be correct as You said....👍🏽

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

Your innovation skills are on another level. I love that you used a old starter housing as a bending form. Making what you need with what you have. You should adopt the motto of the SeeBees. It goes, " we have done so much with so little for so long, that we should be able to do anything with nothing forever ". Lol😹😹

[@claymileson6456]

There should be a Ridler Award for builders like you who make something out of nothing. You'd get my nomination and vote. I have to admit that half of what you used for the body, I would have buried and as for the bed, I would not even gone there. You are an amazing craftsman with a down to earth attitude and sense of humor. I enjoy your videos and look forward to them every week. You have much to offer the home builder.

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

I would drill the hole up as you still have the weight of the starter motor, radiator, water, manifolds, anything else that needs to go on the engine and your self as you sit in it. But wait until you have the rear suspension and everything all together, with you sat in before you make your decision. Loving the build, your knowledge and skill to make something from nothing is amazing.

[@carltontipper7615]

I'm with the one guy that said put the rear end together first then see what the hight will be.

[@johnmcneil9164]

Fair, but he did say he liked the rear end where it is.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Fine piece of carrying on! Taking nothing and making something cool. I like the old starter housing bender. Priceless! I worry too about my hair pins twisting ... not gonna be off roading it so I didn't worry but for a minute!

[@johna1160]

Absolute treat to watch JW work out the geometry of front suspension by trial and error. Shade tree engineering at its finest.

[@flick22601]

I like the idea of notching the frame and welding in a half pipe. Like others have said, get the rear in place first. Beautiful work and thanks for offering the different ideas you have for solving the problems you encounter.

[@daviddonaghy7568]

You are like the old time hot rodders I remember from my youth. Build everything you can and only buy what you can't make. I'm glad you are using the straight 8. My first car was a 47 Buick with a straight 8 and a 3 speed with overdrive. Best $200 I ever spent.

[@gar7764]

As usual, learning alot from watching this, never really understood that type of suspension.

[@jtthill5475]

Glad to see the hot rod is passing the Cat Scan testing. Always nice that the Supervisor approves. Thanks for sharing.

[@allen2905]

Don't know why I enjoy watching Jonathan build the rods/cars but I do. Keep posting. I'm not mechanical in any way just fascinated by his talent. 😎 Ps. Love watching Anna.

[@crackertracker1176]

I believe they have been using round straight axle front ends with radius rods and leaf springs on double-A fuel altereds for years without problems.

[@unclebuzz6913]

WOW ! You're an amazing individual. Can't wait for the next episode. God Bless you and your loved ones.

[@neil6212]

Looking good, as usual! Suggestions to increase travel in front suspension: 1)Shim between cross member and spring. Drill a hole to just clear the spring bolt, possibly using a longer spring center bolt. OR 2)Add a leaf or maybe two to the spring pack. 3)Go to an axle without as much drop. or of course, drill another hole in the two bat wings.

[@morgansword]

With the height of ride right, I'd notch the frame ends, I have seen them going past the front anyway and its not structural so just do it, its yours. Cucumbers for the valley as you can can pickles and what not but eating that many greens would gas me to the moon. They show no sign of slowing down in coal dust so it might just be the very nutrition that little (soon to take garden over as they spread out and hang to the sides of the low spot in garden... Heck, I have seen them hanging on chicken wire and doing good, supposed to keep those little feelers near dirt but didn't slow those behind house down. Gonna be a "finished for you know it" thing and then the next one will be the next one!! You don't like the travel on the front then hang some torsion bars to the front and sides on the back

[@28cruzin]

I lean strongly to the half tubes welded in the chassis. Evan if you raise the chassis the half tubes will still look fine. You could weld an alignment plug on those 1/4" spacers and shim the spring a little to get your 2" space. Personally I would want 3" for here in New England because the roads are poorly maitained. I know which ever way you decide to go it will look good and work well. Those straight 8 Buicks had a load of lowend torque so 2:78 to 3:25 gear with a Ford T5 will work just fine. 2:78 was the standard gear in a 5.0 Foxbody 5spd. I'm really enjoying this build. By the way I kinda miss young Noah. Keep healthy!! Dave

[@PhaQ2]

That's some mighty fine shootin' there, Tex!

[@gregfoster4541]

Enjoying the truck build,, awesome 😁, Love me some cucumber so keep'em coming and as always"Howdy from Texas 😁"!!!

[@timothynewkirk2654]

I'd go for a notch in the front horns. I like the ride height! Newk from Kentucky

[@markhensley9378]

That old straight 8 is heavier than I thought it'd be. Re-drill it and get it where you want it. Maybe put in them 2 plates on the spring and gain your 1/2" first. Be real interesting to see how your steering comes together. I can't picture it in my mind yet. Anyways, hope the weather wasn't too bad for you over there. I'm in Antioch Tennessee and it was blowing pretty good. Thanks again for your time.

[@garymccord4277]

I think by notching the front frame rails would be best bet. That ride heights looks great now and It will need a little rake to the Hot Rod when finished and then you wont have to worry about having to change anything else again. also people have been notching frames for years in rear so front notching of frame will be with keeping Old School. Thanks for your videos

[@mackbruce7545]

I say notch the frame with the round tubing sounds to me this is the simplest way to fix it. Ninja giving scan review an approval. Good video. Thanks Mr.J.

[@shotsrodder]

You’re helper is a slacker it seems 😂 she must be caught up on the inspections 😎

[@ChrisXif1]

Another great project. I really like your old Prentiss Vice...built to last, and then some!

[@markpaulene4002]

Jonathan you do great work not only with your recovery side but also with stuff you build so keep up the great work for us all to see and stay safe. Mark UK

[@ZippoVarga]

Another fantastic creation you're making there Jonathan! I had a crazy thought for front disc brakes and I know you could make it work. Use brake calipers and rotors off an older Goldwing set inboard of the drums on the front. Would definitely be different! Not sure how much stopping power you would have though. Cheers my Friend! Zip~

[@olronholleran1310]

Exelent, really enjoy your projects. looking forward to a ride in the Buick powered PU.. Gramps PS Nice cat

[@lorenzon5303]

Nice shootin Red Rider, love the SloMo and It always amazes me how you take a pile of dust and rust and turn it into an art-form!! and I like the glimpse of the armchair about 16:10 . It makes me feel like I'm right there and part of the action! Also I vote for notching the frame. Thanks!

[@wyore4344]

L.N. i saw the arm chair too...reminds me of Rat Rod Bob's "office chair". w.

[@sarhael]

Hey Johnathan: the only thing I've found to keep the bee's from eating my wood, is to paint it with used motor oil. Trying to figure a way to mix the drain oil with diesel fuel to thin it. Then find some way to spray it on the wood. Let me know if you have any ideas, or make a video of it.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Had a friend that used a 50/50 mix of old oil and diesel fuel. He used a weed sprayer ( hand held of course ) and soaked his rather large barn he built . I have since moved away so I do not know if it worked but, at the time it looked good. He was an etymologist so I figured he knew what worked. Hope this helps some people.

[@jackdedert2945]

@@christinamoneyhan5688 Nothing like making dry wood even more flammable...soaking it with an accelerant

[@andrewkiwi1]

My opinion move the spring mounts on the plates to the right height A 1 1/2 inches. They are a heavy motor compared to the original. or can you throw in another couple of leaves. Then you end up needing longer mounting bolts and centre bolt. It looks good. The starter body gave just the right radius too.

[@BilgePump]

I think cutting those mouse holes above the axel is the ticket. A little extra engineering always looks good.

[@billlamb2512]

I agree notch the frame. Great to see the project progress thru the build stage

[@herbiederby3394]

Nena has the best seat in the garage....LOL.....nice craftmanship on the those rods...... i would go with drilling those extra holes on bat wings then it would have two setting my opinion......great work as always jw

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

Excellent work. I love watching someone make something out of nothing and you are real good at it.👍😎 Looking forward to the next episode.

[@deanbenson6879]

I can't wait to see those 8 pipes snaking out over the frame- shades of Duesenburg!!

[@juniornunley5412]

I think the ride height looks good. If you could notch the frame and weld in some partial round tubing that would be great. As always, enjoying the build videos!

[@awesumenergy]

Ride height looks good, like you say. Keep in mind the added weight of the rad, manifolds, etc, etc. I would be inclined to drill a couple of extra holes in the batwing, finish the front end with all the accessories, then adjust to the finished weight as desired. Tubed notches in the frame would look cool as well!

[@josephacerra5987]

Good morning Jonathan my old home on the Eastern Shore V.a had them I used brown paper bags stuffed with other bags made it look like a wasp's nest hanging and that scared them carpenter bee's away worked great. Now back to video Thanks for sharing

[@wyore4344]

J.A. i have heard that works too! rgrds. w.

[@mopardan65]

Ride height is nice. Maybe add one more leaf to stiffen it. Looks great! What a fun build!

[@litefoot900]

Thank you for taking the time to film this, very much appreciated.

[@wyore4344]

Jonathan. go for the "different". put notches into the front frame horns for axle clearance. it will look like a "fix" instead of a "plan"; and will be an accent of your your ideas. all of your custom rods are off the hook! good shoot'n! Very best to you and yours. walt&mrs.

[@TractorMan104]

She gave it her head rub of approval. Thanks for all these videos.

[@jerryashlock5519]

Notch frame and great shootin at them bees !!

[@angelalanier2273]

Glad you cleared up that radius rod thing.

[@tboregard6010]

beef up bat wings,make an adjustable spring height mount, more or less weight, wear on springs,and pivot points. and a custom c notched frame with a snubber. looking great ! Thank you

[@bhurley5243]

I had some carpenter bees get that bore holes in rafters of an old barn. They eventually weakened the rafters enough that the roof caved in.

[@PapaJ5667]

Cat scan,target practice and hotrod building ...sounds like a productive day to me

[@josephjakubec3171]

Notch the frame with a tube. The ride height is where it should be. Looks great, nice job as always.

[@ericpierce4173]

Just a suggestion: don't alter your current front suspension until you've got the shocks installed and radiator in place. The new spring will settle a little but the front suspension really doesn't deflect as much as you'd expect if you are using shocks intended for the front end; rear application shocks are valved differently and might allow the front to compress too far. If you've got 1 1/2" of clearance you might be just fine. Also...with a long-wheelbase hot rod you've got to keep the frame angle 3 to 5 degrees down at the front for the car to look sleek. Otherwise it will look like a long lumber wagon. Keep up the good work!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

That cat loves you with all her heart Jonathan & your Seat !! Enjoyed my friend ..Thanks

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

Johnathan, there are some videos on how to make bee traps that will catch boring bees. Not hard . Piece of cake for you.Really liking this build too.

[@mattwiedenman3268]

I think it's great...actually kind of sweet....yeah. I am a man using this kind of language...deal with it, folks! Again though, I think it's sweet that your cat is wandering thru, inspecting your work, nuzzling & rubbing against stuff. The shot of the cat curled up napping on the seat was nice.

[@garynantais6409]

Jonathan, the "Bell" style dropped tube axles have pressed in forged ends that are welded to the center tube. When these get chromed there is a special process that needs to be followed so that they don't crack on the weld joint. I think the problem is called "Hydrogen Embrittlement" which is a weakening of the ductility of the metal due to the chrome process. I don't recall what needs to be done to prevent this but I think some kind of heat treating after chroming. In your case the only chance of cracking would be due to a poor quality weld on the axle. The heim joints at the frame should allow more then enough movement to prevent binding.

[@uliwehner]

i like the idea of notching the frame horns. they are really just decorative anyway

[@vicmabus1532]

I like your idea for the pipes in the frame horns. Stance is everything!

[@bobbyshell8563]

Hey I think a good name for this bad ass build is the J W pick up . Great job so far as always . I spray those bees with carb cleaner sure makes them fly faster . Have a great day thanks for sharing .

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Yes if you put more weight on that front end it will bottom out better to have a minimum of 2" clearance I would say to be safe enough. It's really a great piece of work. Love the video thanks for sharing.

[@mdsci7894]

Awesome use of spare parts to make that pipe bend!

[@deathcar]

I wouldn't do anything more on that front suspension until the cat gives it a scan of approval. A swipe from the left would mean notch the frame, a swipe from the right would mean re-drill that holes.

[@blake-sc7fy]

Notch the frame and keep the ride height, looks good there. As long as the travel is good....

[@jwayneroberts3608]

You have no competition!! Really enjoy your videos!! Can't wait to see the Buick 8 rod finished!

[@waynebrown5428]

Radius notches in the frame is a great idea.

[@Michael-wq8qu]

Gee green thumb a long with oily fingers. Man of many talents. Keep up the good work. Great cat scan of all parts as well.

[@tommydemis9094]

I like the notching out of the front horns to make room for the axle... 👍 👍

[@scottsmith3381]

Liked the ride height i would notch the frame looking great and thanks for sharing and keeping us updated you are still the number 1 KZbinr in my book

[@garyfeltus9801]

It looks the way it sets. I will go with some auther comments. You might want to do the rear suspension then see what it looks like. Camera will give a little different view than you see. Thanks for sharing.

[@ianburit3705]

Great work again Jonathan, about that spring, could you maybe add another spring leaf to give it more lift / less chance of dropping, as just maybe the all up engine weight is a touch too much for now.. just my 2 cents worth nothing more, enjoy your talking "to me" while you work, and dear Nanna is surely someones nanna from another time coming back to love you.. Bless her..Thank you for you videos.. Ian.. UK.

[@mikahakkinen5651]

cant wait to see you drive this one.looking good

[@oldschool6345]

I like the stance too. If that's what you're after I'd notch the frame. Like other comments I think I'd get the rear together first. Maybe even get the radiator for a mockup first too. Nice work thanks for sharing

[@terryeverhart742]

Like the idea of notching the frame of a piece of tubing the valve cover I can't see the top of the carburetor but the valve cover looks like it's level

[@davidsample9130]

This project is coming right along at breakneck speed

[@g2b233]

Hi Johnathon.....Many are saying Notch the frame because you like the height right where it is....but they may not be taking the extra weight of the steering linkages into account nor the steering box along with the weight of the radiator, the antifreeze, headlights, headlight brackets, intake manifold and carbs plus the exhaust manifold and pipes. Sure separately these things don't weigh that much but together they add a goodly amount of weight. I suggest you drill 2 more adjustment holes in your batwings ......Easier to do than notching the frame AND 2 holes gives you more adjustment for weight .

[@MrGazzw]

Notch the front with the round tubing for extra clearance but definitely do the back 1st to see what a difference that will make, you may not have to notch or at least very much at all. It is coming along great, looking really good now, love the big straight 8 , it gives it some presence.

[@roblenzz7966]

If it won't interfere with the bottom of the grill, i'd notch the frame. I'm with you, the ride height looks good where it is. Thanks for taking us along with the videos

[@jamesbarthlow1387]

Jonathan, I use 3M spray glue for the bees you can spray the holes they get stuck you can hit them on the fly makes there wings stop flying. I like your work your good. Stay safe, I use to build cars too but heart trouble put a stop to all that

[@robinjocaldwell1449]

Hello Jonathan, looks like you be drilling some new holes to lift the front end up. That straight 8 engine must weigh quit a bit!!!! Looking forward to see more, keep going & stay safe and healthy to you and yours. A friend in PA Robin Jo

[@RickBaconsAdventures]

that was one heck of a shot! I vote for the round tube cutouts in the frame horns, ride height looks great right where it is

[@williambeauparlant556]

I don't know what's cooler,you building cars or you and your cat hanging out together,love your videos, Thank you.

[@tybriggs9880]

Liked your idea to knotch frame for front axle clearance, did it once with peace's of 2 1/2 gas pipe then boxed it in . We had to deal with a straight 8 flat head Packard

[@scossum148]

Nice shot on the bee!!! This pick-up rod is really coming together and is my favorite so far! Height looks perfect so notch the frame or one of your other tricks to make it work! Keep working your magic and keep the videos coming!!!

[@asteverino8569]

Bee bee gun. 💁🏼‍♂️ That hairpin thing wow’s me. So much I don’t know, but learning.

[@galaxie500xl7]

Maybe you could try a thicker spring in the spring pack? As far as I know that straight 8 weighs about 700 pounds or more. That's a good bit of weight on the nose of the frame. If you could've set the engine back more it would have put more weight toward the middle. But, it is what it is. So, going by my experience, it seems to me the best thing to do is add a couple more leaves to the spring pack. To me, it seems safer that way. If you have an old pickup around there with good springs in the back, take the spring apart and cut them to fit. If they have the right amount of "bow" in them? Just an idea. You might can get extra leaves from the place you bought the spring from? I can almost guarantee you will not like it the way it is when you start driving it. It will most likely turn on its door handles. Scary to drive with all that weight on the nose and a soft spring upfront. Good luck with it. I enjoy watching.

[@davidlj53]

Notch the frame, the ride height looks perfect!

[@notlazy69]

I like both ideas to clear the axle. Put the plates on top and notch the frame horns.

[@melvinthompson4323]

Very cool video and project thanks for posting!👍🏼😎❤️

[@patricksmith8205]

Maybe notch the frame horns, their decorative

[@RobertFay]

*If the feel you wanted the Rod's look was where you had it, prior to dropping the weight, correct it and get back that look with new holes in the Batwings. For showoff you may then choose to drop the rig. For driving you may choose to raise the rig. Were you on really rough roads, you may want an even higher front ride. Having the built in adjustability provides flexibility for road conditions as may show up. You can make all of that it look good too! You know that.*

[@davewhittington1368]

Looking nice !! Ride height looks sharp. Put back in then adjust front , as others have said . Cat scan seems ok 😂😂 Thanks for sharing 🇬🇧