Crown Vic Suspension? Pro Touring V8 Triumph Build - Project GT6R - Ep16

Today we're fabricating a cradle (crossmember... subframe) to get our Crown Victoria front suspension mounted up! There's a lot of geometry that goes into suspension design, including: Camber, Caster, Toe, King-Pin-Inclination, Scrub Radius, Ackerman, Anti-Dive, Roll-Center and Instant Center. Not to mention it all needs to fit in our tiny car...
That's a lot of stuff to keep in mind, but it's all important, so you gotta do what you gotta do!
Our 1971 Triumph GT6 is receiving a transplanted 5.3l LS4 V8 and Mustang T5 gearbox... among others things... like a Corvette Dana 36 differential... and a bellhousing from a Jeep.
So. Not exactly your typical Triumph.
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[@FanatikBuilds]

Sorry for the wait! This episode's been a real bear to get finished! Hope you enjoy. If you like the project, please share it! Also, Patreon's get videos a day early: www.patreon.com/FanatikBuilds

[@colinmccauley3301]

excellent work. building your frame correctly is like building a strong foundation for a house. strong foundation strong house. strong frame strong automobile. very well done.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Appreciate it Colin! We're trying our best at least 😄👍

[@meatcreap]

That was one of the best explanations of steering and suspension geometry I've encountered. You guys went from making fun, dimly lit, DIY-feeling videos (that I really loved) into making a truly artful and well-thought-out build series that rivals the likes of Binky in quality. This is the best video you have made on the Triumph yet! So excited to get caught up!

[@thejerseyj9422]

I had no idea how complicated a front suspension on an automobile is. The men who came up with all this are pure geniuses.

[@mustakimrahman1098]

This is gonna be the most badass Triumph GT6 in the history of Triumph GT6s.

[@paulwhite7475]

Won't it be a GT 8 ?

[@mustakimrahman1098]

@@paulwhite7475 I see what you did there, man!!! Indeed it will be!!! 🤟

[@paulwhite7475]

@@Tiny_Boats_And_Bikes an option I guess but I do feel that a v8 will be a better choice

[@kimmer6]

Back in 1980 I put a 2.5 liter inline 6 from a TR-6 into my 1968 GT-6. I adapted a Borg Warner T-50 overdriven 5 speed, Chevy Monza clutch, starter to it. Then I built my own manifold to mount a Rajay 301B60 turbo that sucked through a 2 inch SU carb. I added water/alcohol spray into the carb that came on at 7psi boost. There was no waste gate and I saw about 13 psi boost a few times. This car would break the tires loose in 3rd gear at 3200 rpm going up a freeway onramp. It was faster than my friend's Turbo Carrera. I think I blew something like 11-13 rear ends and never flogged the clutch. 40 years ago we didn't have the vast array of parts we have now. The bottom end of the engine held up well but the piston ring lands would break. I put in 3 sets of pistons but couldn't afford custom forged units. It needed a 4th set of pistons but I let it sit and lost interest after buying a Ferrari 308 GTS. I sold it. I had 6 GT-6's and 8 Spitfires, new and old body style. They were fun little cars. I still have a Chevy V-6 powered 4 wheel drive late body Spitfire on 33 inch tires in my garage somewhere. Needs a new trans.

[@mry82]

"...let's not get bogged down with what goes where. Today is supposed to be a happy occasion." I love these episodes heavy on explanations that I find fascinating!

[@stevemarshall5197]

You young man are an excellent narrator I am really enjoying your project 👍👍👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

😊 cheers Steve! Glad to have you along for the ride! Stay tuned for episode 17!

[@syndicatestunts]

Never ever had anyone properly explain alignment Camber,Caster, Ackerman, KPI etc. Now I can take it in and store it in my poor memory! Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@FanatikBuilds]

Glad to be of help! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@2ToneWalt]

Woohoo! Fanatik Builds are back, In other words, steery bits, up and downy bits and wobbly bits. Carole Shelby was the king of big engine little car and look what he achieved. I can see why this one took so long and to cap it all, I'm guessing its getting bloody cold where you are.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks my friend! The Cobra has always been a dream car of mine, so there are definitely some inspirations from it here - no side-pipes though, that would be going too far! :) ... actually, believe it or not, but it's been in the 20C's all week! Just adding to the bizarre year! Hope you're well 👍

[@rx1laser]

Been binge watching this cold rainy morning in Arizona, Great! project looking forward to the rest! Thanks for sharing!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Len! Hope you'll enjoy episode 17 which is coming this weekend! All the best from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦👍!

[@stevemarshall5197]

Superb 👍 really enjoying this build thanks for posting.

[@jameshellings7724]

Excellent build series. No idea why you haven't yet entered the Project Binky view numbers.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much James, we're at the mercy of the KZbin algorithm... Hopefully it starts working with us in a big way soon! Cheers 👍

[@18robsmith]

@@FanatikBuilds ...but you haven't got Nik's hat ;-)

[@fredericrike5974]

@@18robsmith And maybe a dose of Richard's funk! I think the Brits have a different set of music choices to work from, and Richard certainly seems to have an ear that agrees with mine.

[@BobPegram]

You also have to have seen nearly every auto related You Tube channel and be able to parody them. I personally rarely get the references, but Binky comments are full of praise for them.

[@That_AMC_Guy]

Project Binky really didn't start hitting the big times 'til round about episode 20. Also, British Humour is renowned World Wide. Canadian Humour is...... not.

[@Valisk]

Like a brilliant Ronnie Finger/Bad Obsession hybrid. Love how this series has developed. Here's to more subs - you totally deserve them.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Honoured to be in the same sentence as those blokes! Cheers! 👍

[@pritambissonauth2181]

I had the same impressions, this is the first video I am watching of this Channel. I was obsessed with the "Bad Obsession", now you are making a fanatic of this channel!

[@Strength4Disabilitys]

My brain... so much mathing lol! Awesome as always lads

[@tunethetoy7225]

Those animations are so clear and helpful! This channel deserves millions of views! I will add to that number :)

[@FanatikBuilds]

That'd be nice! 😂 Thanks! Please share it with some friends! 👍

[@neiljarvis8911]

Wow! You guys are getting into some serious engineering! There must be so much more going on offscreen, as you guys are coming back from scrapyards with bits you know you can make fit with good suspension geomentry and even understanding the geometry of the vehicles you are removing them from. Great series and really improving something that was a essentially a very pretty price of junk!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, yes, there's a good bit that doesn't make it into the finished episodes! Thanks for the kind words, we appreciate it! :)

[@ReedClanton]

Very well done

[@hippycow1006]

One of the best car restoration series on KZbin!

[@SteveMcCarthy33]

Great to see a builder who understands suspension geometry. Excellent video, subscribed!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Steve! Glad to have you along for the ride and I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the build! 👍

[@ChetOphus]

SEMA 2021 here you come! Looking great as always man!

[@FanatikBuilds]

CHET! Great to hear from you man, hope all it well at your end! :)

[@craighearn747]

I learned more from the series of comments on all the suspension points, and their variables, than I have seen explained by anyone else. I thought you were just lucky on all your part selection, not really, but now I know you are quite the engineering professor. Very well done.

[@FanatikBuilds]

There was a "bit" of time spent researching before any part was purchased!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Great video, really enjoyed it !!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much! Glad to hear it, hope you'll like what's to come! 👍

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Nice work. Keep it up. I like y'alls style. Low cost stock parts and a more classic style.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Benjamin! 👍

[@DocumentaryHub]

Just finished all episodes.... In one day. Great series! Looking forward to the new episode.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Wow, impressive! Thanks very much Patrick, glad you are enjoying the build! 😄👍

[@DocumentaryHub]

@@FanatikBuilds love these kinda builds, doing something no one ever did. Doing the same to my Golf MK1 Cabrio. I'm not only putting a 20vt engine from my donor car (Audi A3) in it. But also the complete working dashboard (climate control etc). Which is a small challenge, because obviously the Audi is bigger. Anyways, good luck with your build, I'm looking forward to your next video

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@DocumentaryHub That sounds like an awesome protect, and as you said, something different for a change. Good luck with it and have fun! 👍 Your kind words and patronage are very appreciated and I'm happy to say episode 17 will be live on there in the next 12hrs or so - keep an eye out!

[@ovlraglvr]

Great work guys. Please keep it up.

[@geoffburrill9850]

Wow that cradle is a work of art, worth the time spent on it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

You're very kind, cheers Geoff! :)

[@geoffburrill9850]

@@FanatikBuilds Not at all, I just appreciate how much work and effort you guys put into your project.

[@michaelw4620]

Project binky levels of tea 🫖 drinking. Love it 🤣👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Michael! ☕️

[@peterparsons7141]

Really well done video. Excellent talking points, and well presented.

[@craigbarrett2278]

Very satisfying.....

[@robertbisson9161]

As a Canadian, I am proud to see that CANADIANS not only Americans are capable of doing this type of project, in your 250 s.f. garage. love your ( new to me) Channel.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Robert! Haha, it would be nice if the garage was 250 s.f. ... It's actually only 220! 😅 Really glad you found us and I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the series - Cheers! 👍🇨🇦

[@richardbiegel7419]

This is the best build series I have ever watched. Creative, informative and funny. And a great subject car, hope these guys keep the content coming. Kudos !

[@FanatikBuilds]

Appreciate it Richard, glad you're enjoying our antics! There's 11 newer episodes already out and we've still got a ways to go, so hope you'll enjoy the rest of the journey with us 🥳

[@baddog5936]

You know what that needs? A bracket.

[@philtucker1224]

Beautifully presented and explained- thank you!🇬🇧👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Phil - cheers!

[@vwaudiwelder]

MY GOODNESS WHAT A REMARKABLE BUILD!!! I will be installing a Volkswagen 12 valve VR6 engine and entire MK4 electrical system into a 1968 GT6 sometime in the near future. Just last week I modified an OEM VW bellhousing to fit the short block up to a TREMEC T5 transmission from a 2008 Ford Mustang with a 9"/228mm friction disc, stock flywheel/PP, a bit of aluminum plate and some TIG welding. You mentioned at 6:53 additional calculations required to set up the front suspension geometry properly but you won't bore us with that now. Yes, please whenever you are able to do so as an engineer (W.E./M.E.) I would be thrilled to further expand upon my knowledge base. Calculations are GREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! Hahaha, keep up the good work. This is such an epic machine.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! Sounds like a similar gearbox/clutch setup to us, the VR6 will be quite a unique powerplant for a GT6, cool stuff! Not sure when a suspension/technical series will be out but it sounds like a few people would be interested so keep an eye out! :) Cheers sir!

[@tonyspiga2505]

magnifique ce travail sur cette voiture que j'avait a mes 20ans et je la retrouve avec vous bien mieux que l'originale ce que vous faite bon courage plus de videos merci

[@FanatikBuilds]

Merci Tony! Heureux de vous avoir avec vous pour le voyage, j'espère que vous apprécierez le nouvel épisode!

[@ze_german2921]

This is a fantastic tutorial. please don't ever gloss over your work or water it down, I'm totally geeking out right now.

[@milokerrigan7256]

This is awesome! Excellent explanation of all the steering geometry! Awesome fabrication too! And in such a small work space!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Milo!

[@HanzoWalker]

This is brilliant production quality for your videos! Love the humor you bring to this series and enjoy seeing power crammed into the Triumph! Keep it up!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Sorry I missed your comment Hanzo! Really appreciate the encouragement - it means a lot, and I'm glad you are enjoying what we're up to! Cheers!

[@manwithnoname4716]

Oh man, I'm so glad I found this channel!! You should have 10x more subscribers!!! Keep this good work up, and all other's gear heads will catch up eventually...

[@AtticusCane]

Please please please do the geometry series.

[@stevejohnson8703]

Love the quality work. Don't know anyone that is better.

[@JBsC6]

Cool racecar for the street. A deathtrap for sure but so was the original so what the hell. Keep up the great work. I subscribed and thank you

[@FanatikBuilds]

Glad to have to along for the ride Jonathan! 👍

[@charleshurt4863]

That was pretty darn informative, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Charles, I'm glad you found it interesting! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come for the project!

[@jimf8833]

Best thing I've found on KZbin in a long, long time!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks so much Jim! Really honored that you feel that way! 😊 Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the project!

[@assessor1276]

Excellent work on the front suspension guys - well done!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Peter! 👍

[@davidshellock1588]

I have been waiting for this one..front suspenion... a great build series with very well thought out and well executed engineering. Watching from Wakefield, New Zealand.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much David, all the best from Ontario, Canada!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Great video got my vote!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the great support Peter! Glad you are enjoying the series!

[@TheGreatBlar]

I was checking my subscriptions everyday for this!

[@vulk86]

Keep it up! Greetings from Belgium!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Will do! Thanks from Canada :)

[@pcar928fan]

I always loved the GT6! My first car was a Spitfire. I’d LOVE to have a GT6 like yours. Such a cool project!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you James! We've always had a soft spot for them too 😄 Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the build!

[@dustinthecouch2466]

This build has been a lot of fun to follow.

[@patireland9408]

Did enjoy. The suspension detail helps understand the multitude of geometry considerations need to produce a usable configuration. Good thing the body is light. That's a lot of on and off to check clearance and fit. Looks like slimming down the frame horns should let you drop the big black bumper blobs. Will improve the look considerably. Keep it coming.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Pat - it's light, but awkward, especially in such a tight space! Yes, we've wanted to delete those since day 1 and believe we have a solution :) Cheers!

[@sammybuswell8415]

I love these videos so much

[@jimbranham3281]

Wow, I've been wondering how things were going with your build. You've been busy that's for sure. That cross member is a real piece of design and art work. This video is a welcomed piece of viewing pleasure. There is nothing political about it at all. Thank God! LOL

[@fredericrike5974]

In this era of 24/7 wacko wacko politics from both sides and from across the Pond to boot, motorhead sites like this one are a joy, even though I'm a bit political myself.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Nice work. I always thought that the Triumph Stag V8 would go in nicely. Best wishes from Oxford, England.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! The Stag V8 would have kept it all triumph, for sure, but there's a few too many down sides including power density and availability (over here). Ours is a bit more of a mule, but we're not too bothered as long as it all works in the end! 😄 Cheers from Ontario Canada! 🇨🇦👍

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@FanatikBuilds yes, it would be nice for sentimentally to keep it Triumph. I imagine they are scarce in Canada as they are quite rare here You will get much more power with the American V8 and it will be a very nice car.

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@retromechanicalengineer Very rare here! I've never seen a Stag in person, always liked them though! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come for the build 👍

[@PhilUKNet]

Fantastic graphics and animations. Great knowledge too. I've watched similar builds on another channel and although the guy does some good work, he obviously has no clue about the theory of suspension geometry. Very enjoyable.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Phil, I think the animations were worth the time to make - they did seem to help get the concepts across better than any other idea I could think of! Cheers

[@PhilUKNet]

@@FanatikBuilds You're doing a great job with the channel! I have subscribed because you replied to my comment. So many people don't, but I think it's important. Looking forward to more content!

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@PhilUKNet thank you! Glad to have you along for the ride! :)

[@nickmatthews4939]

Another great episode. A big👍🏻s up again from the UK

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Nick!

[@tomjohns8498]

So much knowledge in one place, have no clue what it all means but it is making a awesome video. Keep up the good work

[@pauleden5396]

I loved it well done, but I need to go for a lie down now with some headache pills after that double math lesson . Amazing determination keep going.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, sorry about that! 😄 Cheers Paul

[@1htalp9]

Wow. This is incredibly impressive build engineering. I just found you and binged watched the GT6 episodes. The GT6 has been a dream car of mine for many years. I restored a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine SV when I was about your age. It took 8.5 years to complete, even though it was just a stock build. More than 30 years later, I still own the car. But I have always wanted to build a GT6 Mk1 (love the rear end over the Mk3) if I can find one. I am amazed by your level of skill and engineering prowess. Chip Foose should give you a job! Subscribed and notified!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words! The Chip Foose comment is a real compliment, he's a legend! 😊 The Alpine is a car I've always admired, and I'm sure yours is beautiful - feel free to share some photos of it on our social media! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come for the build! 👍

[@davebarron5939]

Always impressive, glad to see things moving on. Congrats!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Dave!

[@albonfilms]

Loved absolutely every second of this. Keep it up guys, this is seriously one of the coolest builds on KZbin!

[@FanatikBuilds]

You're very kind! Thank you! 😊

[@charlesgreaves3293]

Always loved this car, this was the first car I bought on my own,,,,I learned a lot, all the hard way. Can't wait to see and hear it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

That's awesome Charles! It was nearly one of my dad's first cars too but he ended up getting something else and always regretted it. Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the build, cheers! 👍

[@powerofone1645]

Beautiful work. Well done.

[@Fran-fc9vt]

Favorite build on youtube, thanks for sharing this amazing project.

[@manwithnoname4716]

Have you seen Project Binky and Aarons Cosmo?

[@ODGColornChrome]

I am impressed with the work you are accomplishing in such a small place. Well done!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Darren!

[@chargerdan]

My favorite build on KZbin. Keep em comin'.

[@manwithnoname4716]

Have you seen Project Binky and Aarons Cosmo?

[@chargerdan]

@@manwithnoname4716 Yes, Binky is taking too long.

[@darkhart1275]

I'm really enjoying your rest-o-mod series I'm binging it currently. (you remind me of Addam Baldwin) LOL

[@johnhislop2993]

Wow. That will be awesome when you're done. Hi from a new subscriber in Australia.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Glad to have you along for the ride! Cheers from Canada!

[@denis9450]

Yes reminiscent of project Binky plenty of brackets just subbed

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Dennis, hope you'll enjoy what's to come! 👍

[@karlalton3170]

Greetings from Thailand , great to see you back guys 😁👍 all the info at the start made me think i was back in the classroom at collage doing my apprenticeship some 43 yrs ago 🤣🤣 builds coming on great in such a small space 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MaddMart]

I've just watched the whole build over the last couple of days and have to say I am really enjoying it and impressed with your chassis build. I'm a serial restorer of Triumph Dolomite Sprints but I wouldn't take on the bodywork that you guys have done. I leave that for the professionals. Can't wait for the next episode...Subscribed!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much for the support! Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@laurieross-fenty8517]

One day soon, this channel is going to explode!

[@FanatikBuilds]

I hope so! Thanks for watching, please share with your friends! :)

[@vincentenk4449]

This build is so amazing! The amount of thought is mind boggling! Great job! Can hardly wait to see the finished product! You need to show it at SEMA with your videos looped!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Vincent, means a lot man - we also can't wait to see it finished! I'd love to take it to SEMA as I've never even been to the show before ... but at 3400kms it's a bit of a drive! Would make a pretty epic road trip though! 👌

[@vincentenk4449]

@@FanatikBuilds yeah, just a little bit!

[@Paul_VanGo]

😂 Very entertaining. 👍🏻

[@spitrod8392]

Can’t wait to see you finish this! I am in the process of doing the same thing to a Spitfire

[@WickedTRX]

Bore us to tears!

[@dirtydieselguy]

I'm using 2003 Crown Vic front suspension mounting points and a few parts for my Model S turbo LS swap project. The stock lower A arm bushing centerlines are not parallel to the vehicle centerline, front cl to cl is about 28.5", rear is around 33". I'm starting on my frame in a few weeks. Great videos, thanks.

[@FanatikBuilds]

You mean we just stumbled upon the original geometry? Wow, I feel stupid! :) Thanks for the heads up, makes sense why it all just works then I guess!

[@dirtydieselguy]

@@FanatikBuilds Anything will be better than the stock suspension, I'm changing a few dimensions just so it's easier to build, I'm a hack and won't notice the difference anyway. Great videos, maybe I'll see you at an LS Fest one of these days.

[@FanatikBuilds]

​@@dirtydieselguy It would be a bit of a drive from Ontario, Canada, but maybe someday! Cheers! :)

[@jdwxly]

Project Binky fan here that just stumbled across your channel. Nicely summarized geometry explanation. I'd watch the detailed discussion if you decide to make it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Dennis, glad you found us! Not sure when it'll be out but enough people have expressed interest that I'll try to start a geometry series at some point 👍 if there is anything specific you'd like included let me know!

[@heavymetalmadness666]

That's a risky build dollar to time wise. Great info on your process. Neat project.

[@k.bellingham8335]

Great build! Great production quality! looking forward to the next segment, and YES I for one would appreciate you going into depth on steering geometry. There can never be enough info concerning this important topic in car builds. Yes maybe there are many other videos out there about this but almost none of them look much at anti dive/squat. Most all Crown Vic's dive severely upon brake application. Maybe because of the combination of ride height and a heavy nose. Some dive I think is desirable but not Crown Vic amounts. Jus sayin.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! We will definitely cover the steering geometry when the time comes. Likely will be making a suspension geometry series as well as a few people have expressed interest. The GT6 had little to no anti-dive from factory so anything is more than nothing! It also about half the weight of a Crown Vic so no there's no way this will drive like one! Cheers 👍

[@scotttryan]

Looking great. Mastercraft everywhere just like my shop - plow that CT money back into the project!

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia, 😉👍👍 Methodical, Mathmatical, Metal Mania abounds!!! Just as a suggestion, foot well firewall area behind front wheels will need panels to be reversed and welded in again!!! Consider 1 power, 2 cornering and undulations in road surface, 3 lower control arm bush flex!!! Tyres will scrub possibly lock momentarily, very unsettling during spirited driving through twisty stuff!!! Personal experience speaking , as preventative measure is all🙂👍👍 Aaaand 40yrs as 3rd gen Engineer, that almost lost one of my own car's from exactly what I saw on your car at full lock!!! Otherwise tipping my hat to you both😉🙂🧢👍👍 "Old time mark of respect"

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Steve! The firewall will be addressed in time, thanks for the concern! :)

[@HioSSilver1999]

Love gt6's. I restored one several years ago for a guy.

[@wymple09]

My nephew has a GT6 for almost 30 years now. Here in Iowa I've only ever seen one other.

[@FanatikBuilds]

I know of two in my city - which is pretty astonishing as they're definitely getting rarer! :)

[@StraightLineCycles]

Great Channel 👍 im currently working on an upside down dirt bike build, love your content though, great story telling ability

[@coleschott007]

my fancy got tickled so i subscribed.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Matthew! 🤗👍

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Great CAD (computer not cardboard!!) animations!

[@nickwhitney1534]

Thanks for the upload. I’ve been waiting for this.👍

[@kimmer6]

Nice job, excellent engineering, quite the project. Stock GT-6 suspension would sometimes fail in a corner as the bottom ''ball joint'' had Acme threads that would crack and dump the frame to the ground in a shower of sparks. In the 1980's I had 6 GT-6's and 8 Spitfires with both old and new body styles. A GT-6 was my college car in the 1970's. Cost $600. I loved that car.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing! I always enjoy learning new things, and that just adds one more reason why I'm glad we didn't try to keep the original setup. Hope you'll enjoy what's to come for the project, and if you have any photos of your old cars feel free to share them on our Facebook or tag us on Instagram! 👍

[@kimmer6]

@@FanatikBuilds Here's an old video. People would ask if it goes in the water. Yup, sure does! But I leave off the part where you need scuba gear and a tow cable to get it out. The prop spins on the freeway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iISzfWinrcikb5I

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@kimmer6 lol, that's quite the machine, bet it turned a lot of heads! Unlike the "Excellent" from Jeremy Clarkson though, yours is actually finished to a high standard! 😄

[@59vaughn]

The frosted side of me loves it...😳😎😜but really....other than v8 sounds, overwhelming power and the glow of the swap.....crap...!!.....carry on....😏

[@paulwhite7475]

Yes we got the frosties reference . 😁 I still can't understand why you guys aren't getting way more views

[@FanatikBuilds]

:) ... thanks Paul, hopefully the almighty "algorithm" will start kicking in soon! Please share with your friends though - cheers!

[@TheJimtodd]

just found you, very informative and a great job guys

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you very much! Glad you found us and hope you'll enjoy what's to come! 👍

[@streetkd08]

There’s a GT6 for sale in Cincinnati Ohio for $1300. Sweet project man. Coming along nicely.

[@FanatikBuilds]

... well, I think we overpaid... lol. It was hard to put a price on it when there was only one to choose from at the time! No point looking back now! :)

[@streetkd08]

@@FanatikBuilds prices vary depending on location too. $1500 here and 2000 miles away it’s worth $3500.

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@streetkd08 well that's a bit closer to what we paid lol, at least we made back a good chunk of it when we sold the running gear! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kwassierufus]

👌 shiny

[@cocodog85]

i'd like a separate video for the steering issues. difficult subject that i need more knowledge on. please use as much animation as you can. thanks.

[@baronvonteuchter1412]

Big Blue Jig?! You’re BoM fans? Nice! 👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Fans since the beginning! Believe it or not, but we started this build within a year of episode 1 of Binky going live - their ambition really pushed us to get our own project! :)

[@jayinmi3706]

Just because I don't like things being automatically billed to my credit card, if you had a Tipjar, I'd just throw you money up front. lol...I quite enjoy this series, it's helping/hindering my own build by motivating me to work on it, but when I'm watching your videos, I'm not working on it. lol

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Jay, very kind of you. Not Tipjar, but I did end up getting a PayPal donate button. It's in the description if you feel so inclined - thanks for even mentioning it though, as it's awesome people like yourself that help encourage us to keep going! Cheers :)

[@jayinmi3706]

@@FanatikBuilds Perfect!

[@jayinmi3706]

When I click on the link it just takes me to Paypal, but not to a specific page where I can donate. I also did a search for "Fanatik Builds" and got nothing. Am I doing something wrong?

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@jayinmi3706 Oh why can't things just work! It was fine a few days ago, I'll look into it, thanks Jay!

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@jayinmi3706 Ok, when I copied the link into the last few video descriptions, it was automatically trimmed (by KZbin) and thus didn't work! Resolved now, thanks for drawing this to my attention Jay!

[@JayNguyen-qd7fk]

Well done...a similar exercise in engineering chassis is on a channel where a guy takes a mercedes v8 and tube frame a-arms etc mounting choices etc --- and gets it done with a garage build...!

[@FanatikBuilds]

XF Motorsports, a fellow Ontarian! 😄 I've learned a ton from his channel - definitely an inspiration!

[@ClassicStreetIron]

I had a 72 Spitfire with a 240Z engine and 5 speed. Loved driving that car. The only change I wanted to make was to put a GT6 hood on it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

The L series was rated around 150hp, correct? That's ~ 90hp increase over the little Spit's original block, would've been a riot!! Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the build here, cheers! 👍