40 Chevy Coupe Gets DROPPED 4"!!

We lowered the backend last week and this week we get the front dropped! She's dropped!!
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[@user-vt1bj7hb2w]

Chad, you continue to amaze me. I realize that you have all of your dad's as you say worn out equipment. But you never give up on it and continue to turn out fabulous machined items. Keep it up Chad, I totally enjoy watching your project come together.

[@brandenthompson6351]

Love it. 100 percent average human building something with hardly anything except time and little money. Can't wait for the next many videos and see this old girl riding the roads again. Glad to see your knee seems to be doing better

[@astravanmk2]

I love the innovations you come up with this is car building that’s relatable. Not just chucking a blank cheque book at a project.

[@garypease7414]

It would possibly be easier to take that cross member off, notch it 3 inches, then put a 1 inch spring pocket in the control arm since it'll be out anyway.

[@glentucker4250]

She’s coming along just great. Can’t wait to see the wheels and tires you’re going to put on. She’s gonna be very cool. Thanks Chad!

[@geoffreymills9932]

I'd fix that with a straight axle, dropped spindles and trailer springs, or just a set of airbags, but I love where you're going with it

[@darinp5612]

Chad, you should start a contest - spend a day with Chad.

[@wesleyharding7544]

The $700 is looks better and better!

[@richardbrady2818]

Wheels and stance. But first gotta fix the A arm clarence. Also watch out for tires rubbing front fenders when turning

[@billbudd99]

Chad , I believe you have a torn meniscus in your knee . I had the same & surgery will be needed . Trust me , it don’t get better, gets worse 😞. Now back to the video 🙏

[@robertbennett9243]

At least when it doesn't work, you know what to to to fix it. Good video, good progress.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Only way to learn is by doing!! 👍

[@swanie_6448]

The old 40 sure is going to look sweet, sound sweet and will be a runner for sure. I love following this build... Awesome work Chad...!!

[@stevem3413]

Watching your videos is like watching myself i almost always do things the hard way 😅 at least I know that I'm not alone. Can't wait to see this completed

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Not real sure which hard way you're referring to. 🤷‍♂️

[@stevem3413]

@ThisNThatGarage trying different ways to achieve my goals trying things see what happens and if it will accomplish what I'm trying to do. Struggling to get things apart and breaking tools along the way. I'm not a mechanic but I'm learning as I work on different things and figure it out

[@midnightrunner684]

You should grind that mushroom off the top of your chisel ..I was working on my 1978 Caddilac coup deville back in 1997 .Trying to replace the rear axle bearings .Tried to get the rear bearing race out with a slide hammer and it wasn't moving .Decided to use a chisel and crack the race ..Beat on that thing until till i turned purple .still couldnt get it ..Beat on it a bit more and that mushroom shot off and right into my knuckle . That chunk of metal stayed in my knuckle for 27 years .finally had it removed about a year agob😮

[@leekidwell8795]

When all the knick knack bull crap is said and done. 😂 You’re gonna have yourself a mighty fine car, and think of your dad every time you drive it. That’s even better!!

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Chad!! I have a set of power front bucket seats, out of an 02 Camaro, you could have just had! I got them to put in my 71, but ended up putting G8 power bucket seats (black leather) instead. The Camaro seats are darlk charcoal gray.

[@toddodell2904]

The ole Chevy is looking better each episode great job.

[@michaelcraig5735]

It’s always good to see you back in the shop, what would be nice if I wasn’t so old, at 73 all I can do is watch. For a younger man watching he can learn a lot from you.

[@kennethsonier1766]

With all due respect Chad you need to scrap that front end and start over. Other than that I'm always in agreement with your projects and the way you go about it. I'm sure you'll come up with some answer as to what will work. Keep the awesome videos coming and the great work Dude 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Not sure why. 🤷‍♂️

[@jangles1839]

Hey hey y'all! Hope all's well with everyone and that your week is going well! Been out of power since around 11 Tuesday night when this storm blew through and just came back on around 7pm! You don't realize how much you take something for granted til it's not there. Definitely miss my time as a lineman but I don't miss those all nighters out in the elements! Til next week...God bless! 💙🙏🏼

[@JS-kd7jf]

I've been using WHITE OUT FOR YEARS,, THEY ARE CORRECT!! TA-DA! Also use the pen type,, and they can be refilled,, the end screws off( left hand threads) so you can refill it from the bottle type,,, acetone thins it. Anyway TA-DA IT'S LOOKING BETTER AND BETTER EACH EPISODE!!

[@fordnut4914]

Looks way better lowered. I'm 51, but I still like doing this kind of stuff 😂

[@kevinjohnson1353]

Looking good I'm starting to really like that old car

[@JS-kd7jf]

The rule of thumb I've always gone by is, the bigger the diameter THE DRILL BIT THE SLOWER THE SPEED YOU GO,, THE SMALLER THE HIGHER SPEED,, seems like I learned that in highschool general metals class? HAS TO DO WITH SPEED/HEAT. ALSO A GOOD GRADE OF CUTTING OIL/FLUID IS A MUST HAVE....

[@JonW77]

Chad my friend, you need to get yourself a 50 ton press. Woulda saved you a whole bunch of whomping on those annoying pins.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Actually the press tried to bend the arms.

[@LarryCruson-wf8pu]

You will have a real sharp ride when you're done keep up the good videos Larry and Sandy ❤

[@corydriver7634]

She’s coming along nicely sir.

[@thor1911.]

Man these cold winter days in the mountains of North Carolina really had me down this video really cheered me up man great job

[@rickybell2.056]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for putting the guard back on your grinder , A guard on a grinder (you can keep the handle because it'll be off within the first minute) and steel toes is the only health and safety that I insist on for myself , I'll get by without the rest but will use it , if it's there lol

[@travelingtech3251]

Probably to late but maybe modify the crossmember to have reliefs to allow clearance for lover control arm

[@tannerlawson1721]

M L S on my project truck it's a 1965 international d1100 and in haveinf some electrical issues around the ignition side off things but your project us xomming out awesome love love love sometimes I wash I didn't have to work full time or I would get more stuff done Hahaha thabk u for your time

[@shorerebel]

Making Wednesday nights fun! Can’t wait to see her when she’s done. I’ve enjoyed following this whole project. Looking forward to next week!

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@1776_Garage]

You're a cool cat. Keep doin what you're doin. God bless.

[@donscarborough1951]

Awesome Video... Once again. 😎😎

[@craigbowley6783]

Looks better lowered 👍

[@letttttttssssss_gooooooo]

Drop it! Letttttttssssss gooooooo!

[@AZVIDS]

🎶🎶”I’ve been workin’ on the rail…road, all the live long day🎶”😂🤣😂🤣

[@dennissanborn3159]

I'm in my 70s and all i can add is uda man

[@jeffreymiers8793]

I think I woulda raised the X member up by notching it.....but havent watched the whole video! lol Be sure to check your scrub line after the pocket in your control arm.

[@jamesmccoy6901]

Thank you looking forward to the next one

[@Oldfarmersgarage]

Ole girl is coming along nicely!

[@johnruppe1699]

Thanks for the show. Your assistant is a good man, you tell him we said so.

[@samfeuster4673]

Excellent video

[@Hbzprojects]

Always a great time!

[@82randyacman]

Hey Chad. Car look awesome sitting lower.

[@johnbrooks9107]

Love it. Blessings from Texas

[@olymono2625]

When removing a gound off bolt that you can't see the end of. Take some vinegar on a Q- tip and rub it in the steel. The vinegar will discolor it and you might be able to see the center better.

[@rafaelramirez4371]

Another great progress coming along 👏 I see your knees are getting better 👌 until the next one 👍

[@mickburns5546]

I reckon losing a junk yard is like losing a dog…..tragic 😢

[@ThisNThatGarage]

I sure hate it!

[@davidking3724]

Hey buddy . I was quite pleased to see you picking the banjo. I really hope to see you incorporate the banjo into your videos now and then. Pretty cool stuff !

[@retro8696]

I’ve never really been a fan of cars low to the ground but this one here I oddly like !

[@jerryhurley1068]

Dont love lowering stuff, and its very popular these days. Everything has its place i suppose. I just wanna see the thing run and drive, as im sure you do by now. Get her done brother! However ya have to!

[@jamesoliver896]

Looking great. One of my favorite . Hope to see you on power tour

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Chad :) also come to plans you want do and yes needs big low profile tire for sure when time come get some too!

[@andrewcooper8980]

Loving the project

[@timothyrondo5808]

lowering 👍look'n good sir

[@user-qh8hz8pf4k]

Looks great!! Loving them all !! Cant wait for Wednesday eves lol

[@tommarkham7760]

Old man you should know that 🐜 gon work but it's yours I know but it's getting there 👍👍

[@georgearnold4386]

looking good

[@carolroberts7119]

Sorry Chad, I dont want you to think Im a hater Im not. I like your channel I like the way you go about things and making parts. Keep doing what your doing and I will keep watching.

[@joecallahan3379]

Interesting like to see the build and you show it all the good and not so good, mays you feel like you accomplished something when it works.😁

[@ianlulham]

Chad sir, I'm gunna call you Oliver after a certain Mr. Cromwell as your video's tend to show wart's and all. Nice one buddy, car is coming along nice and steady. It's waiting in eager anticipation I am to see this car black lining the tarmac eventually. Thinking of fun times ahead I'm sure would keep one focused on completing a project like this as personally I'd have giving up long ago...now back to my procrastination as I have a 1936 Austin 7 sitting in storage waiting for me to do something with

[@rm25088]

starting to look great.

[@offshore50]

Here for support

[@user-hl5sb9qz6w]

Pro tip!!! Get some FENTO kneepads.

[@davidknaggs8983]

Chad that old car is really looking good!!! Even it is a Chevy. Lol. You would be surprised at the things I have learned just watching your videos, Thank you

[@dannybenfield1164]

Looking good lower and can't wait to see the next video

[@Louisianaboy4426]

Thank you for a great great video you taught me a lot this week keep on working hard and 2024 is your great 👍

[@roberthocking9138]

Mosses sandals that big pipe you cut rings off must have been as hard as a cats head, talk about sparks !!! Nice job

[@craighmacdonald9715]

Chad maybe in the future invest in a two post lift it will be better for your knees back etc

[@oldmanintheshopbuiltnotbou8726]

ole girl is looking good lowered

[@92xl]

3:07 i fell out of my chair when you said "little ching chong car", this is why I follow this channel, Chad is a treasure.

[@taurota1554]

Awesome and outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@leighfleming2075]

I very Much enjoy all your videos. As an ex mechanic I truly know your “MLS” pain . I don’t like modern engines I would rather have points and condensers . That’s why I enjoy tinkering with old small engines. Thank you for sharing

[@ThisNThatGarage]

I hate the newfangled stuff!!

[@Mingocountyroadrunner]

Great job! Enjoying the project AND the tribute.

[@donavonboggs3632]

Chad who cares what the people vsay its your ride and it looks freaking awesome your one of a kind and so is the car thumbs up brother love it love it love it

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video! Love the accomplishment!

[@scottmmagby7057]

Hey Mr. Chad, Enjoyed another video! The sporty 40 is coming along real good. Keep on working. it takes time

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Great. Stance. Thanks

[@Shadow42276]

Good evening Chad. I sent you an email in reference to some junk yards.

[@MrBlk87]

Thanks Chad I look forward to the videos... Regards

[@vishaledwards738]

Nice work my friend keep it up 💪👊👍

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

You are truly amazing to even think that up, never mind build it! For what it's worth, I keep some 90 weight in a pump can and use that when I'm drilling. It seems to work.

[@BlueEyedColonizer]

I got a 48 Plymouth coupe here in East Tennessee i need you to come drop😊 P.S. Lube is your friend......dont be scared

[@groundhog8148]

That old car looks sweet awesome lowering that you did there a little more work it’ll be good love the looks of that car 😊👍🏻

[@markc5593]

As a co-worker of mine likes to say, that's genjus. Nice job.

[@DaveSquibbSr]

I wonder how much airbags would cost to go into that front end and lower it? That's what most people seem to be doing these days to lower their cars, it seems to work pretty good and it allows flexibility from day to day if you need a different red height.

[@pathart464]

Hi this is pat from longbeach Washington love your show

[@morgansword]

I see guys chopping the top, then they drop the seat down to that scrub line and put a steering wheel in their rig that looks like a butter glazed donut you could eat yourself. Not my thing but to each their own... merica it is. Thinking about a flat tire on the freeway at seventy, tire is down, they are in five lanes and there is only two lanes available. Now how can a person justify something like that. I just know that when done, some brains are going to be rubbing the blacktop if they get a touch of your "MLS". I sure do miss my days of hotroding. Had me the sweetest 57 ford two door hardtop with all the fine things we did in the day, plus that car was only six years old and had only a few thousand miles on it as a old man sold it to me.

[@craigbowley6783]

An air chisel takes them rivets off like butta😊 actually i think it would've made that whole thing go easier.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Yeah no not if the rivet is over an inch long!

[@jangles1839]

Steelies and some old Ford dog dish hubcaps will be perfect on 'er! 😊

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

Awesome stuff who else hits the like and thumbs up at the start of every video I do. Keep it up Chad I love the videos I learned something new every time I watch one of your videos

[@bernardbrady1651]

Chad. Just great content. Keep it coming. 😊

[@1776_Garage]

It looks pretty slick.

[@charlielowe5258]

It's gonna look amazing when it's done 👍✅

[@user-mc9om5di1f]

A one inch spacer between the control arm and the plate would have given you a two inch drop. Some heavy wall tubing or solid square stock laid flat with two holes drilled in it for spacers two per side would have been easier and stronger. Dropping the spring cup two inches was unnecessary and has created a ground clearance problem. With the four inch spacers in the rear the whole lowering effort is a dangerous mess. Good luck.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Not sure how tubing or flat stock would be any different than what I used. Maybe you have never lowered vehicles before but blocks in the back is pretty common. Been running them on my s 10 for 15 + years but yeah they're a dangerous mess. 👍

[@scottwright388]

Just an idea, but what if you put sheet metal in the rear side windows? You could experiment and fit a piece of flat black cardboard to get a visual.

[@philiphereford5657]

Wonderful content as always. Thank you.

[@k-dawg3893]

Looking good This N That!