Building Transmission Crossmember DIY | ScrapStang

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[@thekatmann9730]

Lots of hard work and perseverance! As I mentioned to you... it (somewhat) pains me to know I have a set of quick jacks in my garage, that aren't really getting utilized right now. But that 2 day drive is a bit of a killer! And thanks for the shout-outs.. Story Time (many peeps might relate)... I was once a young guy. I had a 1966 Pontiac Beaumont 'Sport Deluxe' (Canadian sister car to the Chevy Chevelle). I was always flat broke - and didn't always have a place to work on it (and it needed a lot of work) - and I had nearly ZERO support, from ANYONE!! I was alone on my little Island, of wishing I could turn this beat up car into something! No one helped - yet I plugged away as best I could. Unfortunately it never came to be. I just didn't have the money - time - support... and it eventually took the wind completely out of the sails on the whole thing. Before I knew it... life passed by. Got married... a mortgage... kids... and the car never came to be. It languished in storage - from place to place. Until I ultimately sold it, and put the money away for some future 'thing'. I have few regrets in life. But I do wish I could've made more of that car. There was no such thing as the Internet back then - let alone Social Platforms to show your craft. A part of me is now living vicariously through Angel here. As he battles many of the same issues I did. Very few tools - not much space - having to watch EVERY dime - yet HIGHLY motivated with the hustle! Trying his best to make SOMETHING out of NOTHING!! Literally... look at this ScrapStang! It may not be perfect. It may be rough around the edges. But he's trying! He has insurmountable adversity, yet he's beating himself up to make it work.. I'm now in a place where I can help out. So I'm doing what I can. I think a number of us are in a similar place. We see Angel like we saw ourselves. This FREE content brings me great joy - so I do what I can to help where I can..

[@rookie__pilot]

What a very beautiful comment and heartfelt story, this gives me an entirely new perspective on making these videos. Thanks as always! ❤️🤘🏼

[@thekatmann9730]

@@rookie__pilot keep up the hard work!

[@E3891526]

Dude, over half an hour of content. Absolutely fantastic. Best of luck with the channel and looking forward to what you have lined up next.

[@rookie__pilot]

Thank you !🤙🏻

[@barackmycat9448]

Keep that patience. You have a long way to go but not as long as before.

[@rookie__pilot]

🤘🏼

[@NikMitchell]

my wife says anytime something crazy happens, "buy a lottery ticket!" and I can't argue with that logic. When you're on, you're on. 😁

[@rookie__pilot]

On my way to the nearest gas station 😂

[@garyworokevich2524]

I admire your determination. Scrapstang is getting along well.

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks Gary✈️🤘🏼

[@jeffbelttari5627]

This is going to take a couple years to make. Don’t worry. I watch a guy making a boat, it been a few years still not done. I like this type of slow shows.

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks for the different perspective!

[@robertlugo3388]

When you have to drill a hole like you did with no clearance for the drill , try a long small diameter bit. That will allow the drill to drill straight. You can drill through both sides. Then change bits, and come from both sides and drill to final dimension.

[@rookie__pilot]

That would have DEFINITELY worked! Ill keep that in the memory bank

[@TheJoefussGarage]

Angel, that was o much fun to watch, on so many levels... To the unexperienced, they are "learning" fabrication on the most basic level.. For us more more seasoned guys, we're all frustrated for not being able to give you pointers in real time !!!!! Like the boxing out that right angle bend on the trans mount bracket, and adding some tubing sleaves for those floor support bolts to prevent the frame rail from being collapsed when tightening. As for your cold garage, I went from working on my car, in the street, to then a Row home angled driveway, then to barrowing my dad's garage. It took me until I was 53 yrs old, till I finally had my own stand alone garage.. What a great feeling it was, until my 1st winter !!!! Try surfing F/B Market place for a used small oil fired "bullet" heater, sure you'd have to turn it off during recording, though its still better than frost bite !!!! God bless brother.. Keep at it !!!!

[@MS-hd8yq]

Well done Angel. A satisfying result

[@rookie__pilot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ChanoWilliams]

Good work bro! It looked like a sucky time, but it's such a nice feeling to finish it AND have it work out. I just spent two days in a 50 degree F garage trying to fit Brembo calipers and rotors to my car and basically failed while also rendering my car useless until I can bleed the brakes after this snowstorm passes. Sometimes things workout and sometimes they don't! For you, I'd advise wearing a hat, a hoodie, some thermal under garments, wool socks, and safety glasses. Have you thought about having a Patreon goal for getting a lift? Maybe there could be contribution tiers for having contributor's names inscribed/etched onto the lift posts or something. I just feel like anyone with shop space should automatically have a lift! Anyway, keep up the great work. I'm paying extra attention because I'm moving from Massachusetts to Phoenix in a little over a month and it's fun to see how different that area can be compared to the east coast (or Alaska, where I grew up). Stay safe out there!

[@rookie__pilot]

It sounds like you had just as bad or even worse of a time as me! Its even worse when the car becomes inoperable mid repair due to some sort of delay 😂 Im liking these ideas! Definitely want to increase the benefits for our patreons. Luckily i finished in time because there is a hard freeze warning for the next 2 days!

[@JimKind]

Scrapstang makes me think of "Scrappy", the airplane Mike Patey built.

[@rookie__pilot]

Yes! Scrappy was my first thought but i didnt want to steal the name from Mike!

[@ForgeSpace]

hahaha, not only is that DOM, the sidewall is HUGE. what is that .200? she will holds! 🤣

[@bobuncle8704]

A bit of a challenge, but so worth it in the long run.

[@trueadrn]

Scraps from the Glue Factory!!!!!

[@randywl8925]

I have envy. A nice cold shop is better than nice cold gravel. Actually, the gravel isnt nice. 😁 Looks to be a fun project.

[@billschlafer]

33 degrees is a seasonal January day in Milwaukee. ;-) Good luck with Mustang. My first car was a '64 1/2 hardtop with a 289. Wish i still had it.

[@rookie__pilot]

This is t shirt weather for you then lol. Great first car! Mine first car was a 66 coupe inline 6

[@joeschlotthauer840]

The Kat Man is my neighbor for those of you that don't know. He feeds the neighborhood abandoned feral cats.

[@thekatmann9730]

Sounds like a nice guy!

[@rookie__pilot]

😂😂😂

[@brycesmith7272]

Good job dude. 25 degrees in my shop but keep on truckin. you should think about putting tubing through the holes so you don't crush your frame rails. Just a tip from one builder to another. Keep up the good work and vids!😃

[@rookie__pilot]

Ouch! That us a great idea and would not be hard to do thanks!

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Really enjoyed this video, good job on your design, fabrication and patience! I’ve never had a lift for any of my projects so I can relate to the dirt in the eyes and all the fun stuff that goes along with laying on your back under a car! Keep up the good work!

[@andspenrob]

Great perseverance on this thing! Now that your angles are set, you might want to consider a couple triangle gussets between the bottom of the "L" the transmission mount rests on and the vertical piece that connects to the crossbar. Right now, you're kinda suspended out in space and the weight/vibration of the transmission has a lot of leverage to bend/snap the connection to the crossbar. Time to upgrade your safety squints to proper PPE!

[@rookie__pilot]

Yes, definitely considering adding some reinforcement at that bend. This was yesterday night, and i just wanted to go home 😂

[@thyubernoob]

I see what your doing wrong! Coffee, you need to drink more coffee in the morning...😁

[@darrencatenacci2737]

That looked rough. Maybe a full face shield would help. Having had quite a few pieces of metal taken out of my eyes back in my foundry grinder days they ain’t any fun getting them out. If you’re not careful they can cause permanent problems with your vision. Those sparks on your back hurt too had that happen more than I want to remember too. But hard gained progress! Can’t wait for the next time

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks! A full face shield would not have fit or atleast been hard to maneuver under the car, and my saftey glasses kept getting foggy in this cold lol. But definitely do not want shavings in my eye!

[@Bristol1]

Nice work! Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@rookie__pilot]

Thank you! 🤘🏼

[@jamesfcookjr]

Suggestion, installing some gussets on your DM tube to your plate on each side to keep from flexing from the torque🤔🙏🏽🤓👍🏼🤙🏽

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks! Doing this today!

[@alan_clough]

Lil tip for keeping junk outta your eyes, get safety GOGGLES something that gives a lil seal will keep so much junk out.

[@joshreese1721]

I have tried to video the work i do, I know how much work it Is great job.

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks !! It really is work 😂

[@RealCujo]

You need one of those Tesla robots to be your assistant 😜

[@rookie__pilot]

A roomba? 😂

[@RealCujo]

@@rookie__pilot hey if it can pick up metal shavings and oil spills

[@StraightLineCycles]

jinx! great video

[@SlowCarFix]

Great video my friend! Editing and quality of your videos are inspiring! Oh - and you made a slick piece too! Looking forward to following this project. Nice work!

[@rookie__pilot]

Thanks man!+ Thanks for the coffee!!!

[@cestusfr]

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

[@spotliterrr]

Vise grip C Clamps!!

[@rookie__pilot]

I only have 1! Thats the one i hit myself in the face with 😂

[@azarahwagner2749]

It’s a Mustang SS 👍

[@rookie__pilot]

😂

[@garrymatthews4430]

Well done you, that just shows what you can do if you go for it, keep them coming. Happy new year and wishing you a very prosporus one too

[@robertlugo3388]

Tube bender? I know a guy.

[@rookie__pilot]

🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@austindowney7142]

Watching your video and getting frustrated working under the car...this was me this weekend 30 degrees and working outside while its wet...miserable. I should have my subframe connector video up soon for my 67 Mustang if you need any help.

[@timothydunn5889]

Angel, if you keep trying to knock out your teeth, you're going to need some of Sarah's squeaking penguins to cover up the swearing.😊🐧🐧🐧🐧

[@rookie__pilot]

Yes, i just had to take a breathe and hope i dont go crazy 😂

[@timothydunn5889]

@@rookie__pilot Yes, we could tell that. Great self control.💖💖

[@thyubernoob]

36* this morning in Detroit.... how are we warmer then Tucson? 🤔 must be that global warming... lol

[@davidlegault9745]

Hi Angel, great job on the transmission support and making the video (that can't have been easy under the car). Please invest in some safety glasses or a face shield. I know you are trying to do a lot with very little in the way of resources or money, but you really need to protect your eyes. Regards, Dave

[@RazoE]

Sorry for laughing, but man it's almost comical

[@rookie__pilot]

Comically painful 😂

[@kirktruman6707]

After you weld a little bit before you weld again can't you spray water to cool it down?.

[@williamdillingham5781]

Safety glasses, get the whole car higher off the floor will be very beneficial for you

[@BaoTran-bs6jr]

Yo where's Sarah to help you?

[@mrsmith697]

Recirkle...