Chassis Stiffening/Frame Bracing Install with Body ON! Part 1 of 4, A-Body, G-Body, C10

[@FastMonty]

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[@craigannettewallace4653]

Love it …. Watching and started saving for the kit.

[@FastMonty]

Ha! Thanks Craig!

[@SidewaysTA]

Hey, at least you got a frame. 😀Nice work. Can't wait for the next video Mike!

[@FastMonty]

Ha! Thanks brother... this one is labor intensive, but definitely having fun with my new toys. Thanks for the comment!

[@khadhrani]

Hey, thanks for the video. I've never heard of YesWelder before, but I like what I see.

[@FastMonty]

Yeah Jason, the YesWelder has impressed me. As you know, I love the Plasma cutter... but, started using the MIG welder this week... it's just as awesome. Thanks for the comment!

[@mariochevelle6876]

Great video 👏🏻 I feel confident because of your video I couldn’t see how did you hold up the transmission without the crossmember ??

[@FastMonty]

Yeah, it's a ton of work... but, possible. If you go to the 10:00 mark, you can see two 4x6"s holding up the transmission... closer to the bell housing. Hope that helps!

[@AbbyLiebtEuch]

This is a really cool video. I like how you talk about the different cars and how they're all different.

[@FastMonty]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@WaveCrusher]

Shew! I have a hard enough time welding without all that stuff in the way. But you know what they say, No guts, No glory! Amazing content!

[@FastMonty]

Thanks Brother! I whole heartedly agree... no guts, no glory... here we go!

[@406gto]

Great video Mike! I was looking at that kit,unfortunately I already had my ‘72 GTO off the frame b4 the kit was available, lol. I boxed all the c-channels, and added gussets on the rear cross-section (above the rear axle) and at the front - near where you attached the front plate. Also installed a BMR front brace near front frame rails. I agree with you, next to a RS or AM chassis, this kit you have is more economical option. 😊👍

[@FastMonty]

Thanks, my Brother! Yeah, quite the project. I had to take time off after filming this one, ha, ha... Great idea with the Gussets, which I'll be doing eventually. But, I also just ordered Front and Rear braces from UMI. So, there should be a video coming up on that too. Thanks for the comment!

[@406gto]

@@FastMonty perhaps mine was a UMI brace. I will have to check that again.

[@andrer3854]

Glad to see I wanted to do the same to my GTO, have hotchkis and poly bushings. Looking fwd to how you reroute brake and fuel lines.

[@FastMonty]

Yeah, me too. ha, ha... we'll see how it goes! Thanks Andre!

[@andrer3854]

GM! Just wanted to let you know once you box your frame, you can order brakes lines, hardware, and mounting tabs for 1970 onvertible GTO or chevelle. Those frames are boxed from the factory.

[@FastMonty]

Ohhh, I like it. I'll check it out! Thanks!

[@billmiller5075]

Excellent info Mike, I need to do this to you 65 GTO

[@FastMonty]

Thanks Bill! I agree... I think all of us adding more power to our stock chassis, need to do this. Thanks for the comment!

[@pro-touringf-body5179]

solid body bushings or at least poly bushings would really help and a must with structure that make a solid connection between the frame and body, which this does.

[@FastMonty]

Yup, bushings help too, I'm still amazed at how much frame isn't there, in the middle of the car. Not anymore! Ha, ha.. thanks for the comment!

[@laneeric]

Fun Fact- If you can find a convertible frame, it is already boxed in. Depending on the stage of your build, start with that and add the extra strengthening from this kit.

[@FastMonty]

Good stuff Lane! Thanks for sharing.

[@gbodypoofam5293]

A brother u had me at gbody!!!😂

[@FastMonty]

Ha! Good to hear.

[@amberlockwood]

If your car has chassis twist, the body will start to wobble and sway back and forth. You can fix this by adding a box in rail to the c channel so that it is stiffened up.

[@FastMonty]

Exactly what we're doing... but, with the body ON. Thanks!

[@TheStranger1273]

What is chassis twist? How did chassis twist happen? What is the easiest way to fix chassis twist? What are the benefits of fixing chassis twist?

[@FastMonty]

John, all good questions... which I cover in the video. The benefit is serves is more stability, and predictability of the suspension under load. Thanks.

[@chadsgmabodies2637]

Great content Mike. You sell transmission brace yet?

[@FastMonty]

I still have it... email me if you want it. [e-mail]

[@mike-zg5by]

sry this is not related but trying to find out what spark plug wires you use Im going to a roller set up for my 69 400 bird you vids are saving me a lot of time and headaches thx Mike

[@FastMonty]

Ha! No worries... I'm using Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) Wires.

[@CalicoRiot]

Which of their plasma cutters did you get? The 45, 55 or 65? Thanks for the code!

[@mikemontanari]

Awesome! I got the 55. Have fun!

[@FastMonty]

Replying via FMG... I got the 55, it was a ton o fun!

[@craigannettewallace4653]

What material is the kit made from ? Chrome moly? Plain steel ? Stainless?

[@FastMonty]

Good question.. it's not stainless. Most likely it's standard Steel. I don't know an easy way to tell the difference.

[@craigannettewallace4653]

What happened to the remote oil filter???

[@FastMonty]

Great catch Craig! Yeah, I have to relocate that, so I'm using the standard oil filter housing for now. I'll be doing an update video for the remote filter too. Thanks for the keen eye!

[@ACRIA06340]

What is chassis twist? What are the risks of chassis twist? What are the possible solutions to fix chassis twist?

[@FastMonty]

Good questions... I cover all of them in this video. Thanks!

[@CalicoRiot]

What voltage/amperage breaker and receptacle are you running your plasma on?

[@FastMonty]

Good question... 50Amp 220V. (Three prong) Hope that helps!

[@CalicoRiot]

@FastMonty sweet. That's what I bought but the online specs said 63amps for the cut-55. Looks like what I bought will work just fine. Thanks again 🌴😎🤙

[@FastMonty]

@@CalicoRiot Sounds good, have fun!

[@b2ja03]

I was wondering if this could be done, mine is a 67. I really don’t want to have to move my lines though as they are new. Or be interesting to see what you do with yours…

[@FastMonty]

Yeah, it'll definitely be interesting... I hope to get that filmed this week. Thanks for the comment!

[@Handlehandlebars]

Hey buddy quick question...great vid by the way ! I'm a bit confused. Your saying the new support bar bolts to the floor pan?? And is rigid with the frame....how's that work when u have rubber body mounts? Or are u going to be running solid mounts? Seems odd to me...or maybe I misunderstood

[@FastMonty]

Great observation, Blake. You heard correctly. You're supposed to bolt the side bars to the body, through the body brace, which I will discuss in a later episode. To your point, I don't think it matters what body mounts you have, the bolting of the body will still add more strength to the body. Clearly, when it comes to mounts, the stiffer the better. We shall see, right?

[@Handlehandlebars]

@@FastMonty well the thing is ....your going to have movement in the mounts but rigid to the braces... if u look at any other type of simular set up they run solid mounts..I think if I where you I'd seriously consider solid mounts...your going to be creating movement in the mounts wich are going to be working against those braces in the floor. I meen I'm no expert but I'd def ask around...

[@Handlehandlebars]

@@FastMonty also your creating alot of leverage on those floor braces moving at one end but rigid at the other. Id hate to see welds crack.

[@FastMonty]

@@Handlehandlebars Yeah, you could be right. I'll definitely start asking around, but steel also flexes, so it might not matter if the center of the body is a bit more rigid than where the mounts are located. We'll see!

[@Handlehandlebars]

@@FastMonty no matter what man great content and vids!! Just trying to help out :) u sure do make me miss my 68 gto

[@BADD400]

Good video

[@FastMonty]

Thanks!

[@R0yL33]

how much does the kit weigh?

[@FastMonty]

Great question! I'll try and weigh the components and let everyone know in the next video. Thanks!

[@joelane9198]

The chassis twist problem is not a major issue but it may be a problem.

[@FastMonty]

Ha! Very true... it definitely corelates with how much power your engine is putting out. Thanks!

[@leeroythibodeaux6633]

Not related and I love your videos. I’m sure someone has already asked but what kinda lift do you have? Keep the videos up

[@FastMonty]

Thanks... no worries, it's an Orion lift. I think they're out of business... so, check out Advantage Lifts. Tell them I sent you... well, cuz, they don't know me. Ha, ha... I might need a Lift Sponsor. Have fun!

[@leeroythibodeaux6633]

Haha absolutely! Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@FastMonty]

@@leeroythibodeaux6633 No worries, It was one of the first tools I ever bought. I can't imagine working on a car without it. (Was on my back, under the car, at the Autocross event I filmed, for the first time in 15 years? That sucked. ha, ha..)

[@iSpike]

G'day Mate, New subscriber here and I need your help, please! - I have a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 455 stroker Right Hand Drive - Yes, I live in Western Australia and my car needs a set of new heads. I will send you an email soon asking for your advice...

[@FastMonty]

Welcome to the family... very cool project you got there. I'll be looking out for your email.

[@musclebone7875]

B-body for me

[@FastMonty]

Awesome!

[@musclebone7875]

@@FastMonty '68 Impala 4,260 pounds 😆 you have a nice Pontiac 👍

[@FastMonty]

@@musclebone7875 Ha! Thanks brother... I'm scared to weigh mine. LOL Probably pretty close to the same.

[@MotoKingWOT]

The YesWelder MIG 250 PRO is NOT $850 dollars it's only about $550 what are you talking about??

[@FastMonty]

Wow, nice! Prices have come down since I got mine... did you get one?

[@MotoKingWOT]

Yes, but unfortunately there are not many people on here that reviewed that particular model. I know mine has issues, the auto settings do NOT work properly (wire feed is too slow). Also it does not put out 250 amps like advertised, it puts out about only 170 amps on my meter all the way up!!!! Also the burn back setting don't change anything. I feel like there are better options out there for the price like Everlast welders that are name brand and way better built.

[@FastMonty]

@@MotoKingWOT Ohhh, good to know. I haven't done the official review of it yet. Funny about the feed speed, I had to turn mine way down from the automatic setting. (Thinking out loud, for the thickness I was welding, it recommended 11, I turned it down to 8) I'm also not a MIG expert, so I'll have to look into the actual amp output, and burn back settings. Thanks for the tip!

[@gerwin2943]

I like the video for this system but throw the plasma cutter away - it's a butcher's tool for rough cuts. use cutoff wheels, grinders with flapper disks, etc. Use these finessing tools and don't butcher these new parts.

[@FastMonty]

I here you, but the Plasma cutter worked fine. Thanks.

[@davidreynolds7079]

In my opinion, this person's chassis was not built correctly and it is a well-known issue for drag racers.

[@FastMonty]

You mean, EVERYONE's chassis wasn't build correctly, right? Ha, ha... Definitely more of an issue when you're putting more power down than stock. Thanks David!

[@haroldbarrows8483]

Love Your videos man! I’m curious how much it affected the way your car hooks up. I’ve looked for a video but couldn’t find one on modifying the torque boxes. I was looking because I’m thinking I’m going to have to modify the ones in my ‘70 because I believe if I don’t it’s just going to be a tire roaster! lol that’s all fun and cool unless you’re trying to hook up and haul a$$.

[@haroldbarrows8483]

Love Your videos man! I’m curious how much it affected the way your car hooks up. I’ve looked for a video but couldn’t find one on modifying the torque boxes. I was looking because I’m thinking I’m going to have to modify the ones in my ‘70 because I believe if I don’t it’s just going to be a tire roaster! lol that’s all fun and cool unless you’re trying to hook up and haul a$$.