Fabricating dual side mounts out of $50 trailer fenders 💰

[@Hanlonsgarage]

Good concept, I think you need to take as much as possible out of the bottom cut to get the tire as close to the door as possible so it still opens, then the tire will sit as deep as possible without interfering with the front wheels...just my 2 cents ,love the work

[@ljcdude]

Agree

[@garthp9874]

Don't want the tire to close to the door because your occupants will be rubbing up against it every time they get in or out of the car. Just my 2 cents.

[@williamdenny891]

I Agree With you 👍

[@JulianFoley]

Absolutely. Looks like it's barely balancing there at the moment - a deeper cut will restore its long low looks.

[@FreshEyeGuy]

maybe a smaller diameter tire and wheel

[@windowcreek1798]

Hi Chad. The cut out in the fender needs to come backwards as far as you can without hitting the door. It will lower the tire too. The way it is now, the tire is to high. Needs to come lower down. Cheers.

[@grantscrimgeour1848]

Other models I have seen online appear to have all tyres of the same diameter and all fender mounted spares sitting a lot lower in the fenders. Using larger wheels and tyres than the road wheels and tyres just looks too bulky and out of proportion with the rest of the car. Just my opinion but sometimes less is more. Just a reminder though -_ do not forget to put drain holes/plugs in those pockets to prevent any build up of water....

[@kevinperry9190]

At the moment I'm not sure about the side mounts either but respect C&J's aesthetic view of what THEY want for the vehicle and will reserve final judgement until the project's complete. What I do know for sure is that I find the channel and Chad's attitude highly engaging, and that keeps me coming back. C&J have found a formula that truly works (in terms of social media engagement/entertainment and I commend them for that.

[@bobbybutler4199]

This car didn't scream for side mounts - would've been nicer/cooler to have the spare mounted in the trunk lid... Hope everyone has a peaceful evening ! Take care and God bless !!!

[@ablemarine9072]

After seeing the tire in the well from the front it takes away the body line tremendously and gives the impression that the vehicle is gonna be loaded up with a family of 6 moving across country and wanted to make sure they had enough tires to make the trip perhaps a roof rack and trunk rack next! Trailer hitch and pickup bed trailer add on also! Hmmmmmm everyone has a Dream!

[@leonardblais3030]

Hey Chad, don't forget the drain holes so water doesn't accumulate in the tire mounts

[@ToyRoom1968]

Exactly! Just pour a small amount of water into the side mount. Wherever the water settles, that is where the drain needs to be.

[@michaelrichter1465]

Fill em with vinegar

[@TheIIOM]

I agree (tire height). All of those that I have seen in photos had the top of the tire below the top of the hood. Even the dtrap on mirrors would be too high if used in this case.

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Here's a thought: In the 1930s, sidemounts, and even most rear mounted spares, were under metal coverings that were painted body color. What if you got a pair of old covers, cut them down some so there would be adequate clearance for the front wheels and just mounted them without wheels and tires inside, as "dummy" sidemounts? It would provide the snazzy, upscale "look", without the height, weight or clearance issues - who'd ever know the difference? And then just keep your actual spare tire back there in the trunk.

[@boblayzell1349]

Sorry, Chad I'm in full agreement with those who think the spares are too high!😙

[@michaelbalzano2366]

Where they are placed makes them totally unnecessary IMO no matter what Chad thinks looks good for the year of the car... and Chad is correct this IS 2023 not 1936 so those spare tires LOOK OLD SCHOOL ...again IMO.

[@richardporto7987]

​@@michaelbalzano2366 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@lukeandjilljelsma654]

I agree. If you look at the picture that Jolene showed it was sitting differently.

[@marktuyet]

It will look better when he puts the shark fin on the roof.

[@brettwilkinson8904]

Too high

[@28704joe]

Those spares will look awesome, when they are lower.

[@pdtech4524]

Spare tyres need to sit as low as possible and as close to the door opening without fouling the door. I just felt they didn't 'look' right or seem balanced well higher up? I think it's optical because the car has been lowered, the spare wheels just look too high up, maybe if the roof line was original, they'd probably look about right? This isn't a criticism, I really admire your work and enjoy watching you build cars, you're incredibly talented, it's just an honest observation.

[@ablemarine9072]

Opening the hood will be a real treat too! Forgive my sarcasm Chad and Jolene work hard to give content and it's Their World and whatever they do is their choice first! They aren't doing this for us! They have lots to offer and we the viewing public can green good ideas from them, and do what we want with our projects, as they do Theirs. The car after the chop without other add ons to me looked so appropriate and enhanced the entire vehicle without the obstructions. Thank you Chad and Jolene You two Do You.

[@colinkelly5814]

Hi Chad, your awsome, but i think the spares would look a lot better lower in the fenders. They would then match the body lines of the car better.

[@mr.c2363]

The spares, up that high, takes away from that 4" chop. Are you going to put drain holes in those spare tire wells?

[@Resurrected_Whips]

Keep it up man , I like the look and you always got something up your sleeve👍🏼. It keeps me excited to see what else your mind will create . You are a dying breed for sure , an artist unafraid of doing his own way . Great job 👏

[@richarddeemer562]

Agree it’s too high and like someone else said, will be larger when mounted and inflated.

[@beerstein7137]

Looking at pictures of other Hudsons with a side sparewheels, i would say that wheel is about 3 inches too high. Maybe more

[@MoePoe777]

It's interesting to read these comments. The opinions are entertaining, drain hole, side mount height, fender skirts, skirt badges and even how their jeans fit. Bad Chad is very entertaining, I appreciate Chad's perspective when he comments on controversial stuff, he explains his thoughts clearly. I enjoy the well moderated chat and it's so cool to see such a wide international viewership. Great content, Chad and Jolene pull off high quality video and I hope that the channel grows and grows.

[@jimcoplan9502]

Chad: I think the tire is way too high but otherwise in the right area. Jolene has captured the look well.

[@ingrobny4111]

Agree, couple of inches lower would be perfect.

[@chrismccormick6641]

If you put a wheel bearing on the rim and lower it the wheel will turn going down the road

[@charlieboudreau9026]

Tire pocket might start to interfere with main front tire

[@rogerpatton-zr7qd]

It’s matching the factory look

[@jamesbuck6623]

I agree but not gonna say the top of the tire needs to be at least flush with the hood top

[@1936Studebaker]

Beautiful work Chad, don't forget to put the drain holes in the tubs. The only thing I see that you will have problems with is tyre rubbing noise because of the tight fit. I'm guessing the fit is so tight because you didn't allowed for the side wall of the tyre when it was inflated? If you look at any spare wheel tub on any factory built car whether inlayed into the fuel tank or on older cars dropped into the side quarter panel standing upright there is always room around the wheel so nothing is rubbing and the wheel is held in place by the bracket. As you say their is more than one way to skin a cat, with your wheel covers (we call them spats (spatz) in Oz like in the UK) the badges could have also been filled with JB Weld in the required spots, drilled and tapped, the only problem with that is making sure you clear the inner frame work of the wheel covers. Your way saves a lot of time and by using 3M double sided tape always guarantees it's on their for life. By floating ideas that you welcome, helps me think about techniques I may not have used in sometime on mine and my customers builds. Cheers from Melbourne Australia.

[@terrykallmann4146]

I also agree the tire seems to sit to high in the casing. Otherwise looks awesome

[@dghberkley]

Loving the side-mounts. You might want to consider adding drain holes. I know you’ll not be in the rain much with this car, but better safe than sorry!

[@nboldrini]

It doesn't rain much in the museum.😉

[@stevewright9658]

I sure do like watching your KZbin videos. Bad Chad is an amazing teacher and Queen Jolene is the best at taking the videos and doing all the behind the scenes stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@ricksimmons347]

The design is in the eye of the beholder something else you guys might wanna think about is when the cars turn to the right or the left and go through a bump it’s gonna drive that tire upwards towards the spare tire well it does need a bit of room and when you look at the car from the side and the front view the eye of the beholder is got it right in my opinion I’m an old fart I would know keep up the good work Chad it’s inspiring to see people do things the way they want to do them. Rick

[@ms90sbabyy]

Do literally whatever you think looks good. It’s your experience and your car. There’s my two cents. 🙌

[@jamesmerecki3128]

Hmmm…bunch of comments stating spare sitting too high…don’t agree as lots of similar car during that time period had them ride same height, bout 3-4” higher than hood. Ex…’33 Jag SS, ‘37 Cords, ‘38 & ‘39 Plymouth trucks… Oh well, to each their own. I think the spare wheel placement works well. Great job with the build thus far!

[@philwalters7700]

Jolene, please do a camera pan from inside the car, at approximately drivers location looking out the windshield from side to side. One with the side mounts installed and then without. We will than have an idea how much the side mounts will affect the drivers vision. Interesting that some chatters think it will affect side vision but the long hood doesn't affect where the front bumper is.

[@anthonycordle5081]

Watch all your shows Chad and Jolene. I really enjoy them give me great inspiration. I thought I'd just mention you could have put some little boats and your trim and just bolted them on where you wanted them the ones that you fiberglass but what you're going to do is going to work great too that 3M tape is works great this is the first time I ever commented. Also wanted to mention that you could put a little bar on the end of your welding clamps, and you can tighten them up real easy. Like a t handle. It works great

[@greghapp1681]

Definitely need to cut more out of the rear, it will lower tire in the pocket

[@henryallisonsr8318]

Chad you are going to have differences of opinion on what you are doing but I say do it the way you like it cause you are going to be the one to drive it. I have a s10 that I have done so things to it and some people likes it and some don't but it's what I like that counts. For 1 thing I put 59 caddy tail lights in it and I lowered it 4 inches in the rear and 3 in the front and put ground affects on it and now I'm going to figure out how to put skirts on it and I'm thinking of putting dumpy spotlights on it and that's what I like so I say to you do it your way. And I want to say hi to Jolene and you all have a blessed night. God bless

[@michaelmccormick-yw8zr]

As you have said many times before, it is how I want it to look and do it the way you want each person has different thoughts and tastes. Keep it up it looks great I can’t wait to see it out on the road.

[@boduke2746]

It looks like the wheels are at the perfect place to strap some side mirrors or door mirrors to the top of them. Great job, I really love how "fancy" it's turning out.

[@whatzthis64]

I really enjoy watching your videos, and the great camera work that Jolene puts into them. It’s like I’m sitting in the shop watching and listening, and learning how and why, I wished it was a 2-hour show, but I’m happy as is. Thanks Jolene and chad. Can’t wait until the next video, have a great day. Brian.

[@charlielemmons5525]

One recommendation I would make is to put a couple holes in the bottom for drainage. I know it may never be driven in the rain, but you never know. My question is how are you going to secure the wheel to the car? In that position I'm not sure.

[@alrickmers7258]

If you treat the windows like the rear fender, you can make it into a sedan delivery without welding Use a Dutch bend at the top and front of the door, and slip the bottom into the belt For the quarter window remove the glass, and make a bracket that fits Into the glass channel Add bolts to the panel and nuts to hold the panel to the brackets Or use holes in the pillars and bolts on the panels Either way, it is reversible

[@justinanderson1727]

Hey chad,I support it. We 55gal drums for insets like that. Also for trailer fenders. Super strong with rib. If you are selective in your cutting,you also get a D.O.T. approved stamp

[@chrisfromnz3038]

He's used them before in other builds👍

[@simonbremner2707]

Yes I was just looking at others online and it looks better with the top of the tyre inline with the doors bottom window line✌.

[@danl-2782]

Mount it on the roof

[@garthp9874]

It was amazing how you installed the pocket into the fender. You were fast and efficient!

[@carmellesevigny-black4546]

Mr Bad Chad we are impressed how well this antique car looks so Ganster makes us Smile! Love the new lights and wheel skirts and incredible ‘Frenched’ spare wheel kits BOTH SIDES! Loving it! When will you come out WEST take in a cruise thru the Rockies in one of your favourite ride! We could join you with our rides! Cheers

[@patricksmith4622]

They need to sink farther into the fender, top of the tire below the vents on the hood side

[@timerickson8895]

Then he wouldn't be able to turn

[@jimlewis1158]

Jolene has amazing camera skills! If it was me, it would be all over the place! She gets right in and to the point where the work is being done! Amazing!

[@benton6160]

Thanks for your commitment to give us content 7 days a week.

[@garrybernardin9719]

There is a photo online that shows a 1938 Hudson convertible with side mounts. The top of the mounts are lower than the hood. Lower would be better. One man’s opinion. ☮️🇨🇦

[@denniskruell6879]

I must agree with some previous comments saying that the spare tire is too high. Maybe a smaller tire in height would be the answer. I also think the narrow whitewalls should match the whitewalls already on the car. I'm sure it will look great when you're done. It's starting to look like a cool luxury cruiser.

[@donaldscheer5206]

Here's An Idea! Have The Side Mounted Tires For Looks Only! Cut The Botton Area Of The Tire To Allow Fot It To Sit deeper Into The Front Fender Cutouts! Then Those Tires/Rims Will Look Awesome!

[@TheRealZygmo]

I've been gone awhile and did not see your decision making on the side mounts. They are too high and too far forward, because of the suicide doors. That may be why they were not originally commonly offered on these cars. Of course you would not have listened to me anyway, Mr. Patina. :) The lowering looks good though, as do the fender skirts. Poor girl...chopped and lowered nicely, wearing pretty skirts....but still has to go to the ball ugly.

[@arthurkeevers9438]

I 5houghr the car looked great with the chop and lowering of the rear end and the skirts, but I don't like the spots or the side mounts,but it is not my car,and couldn't do the work anyhow,.But Chad knows that everyone won't agree, but that is how he wants it,Good for him.

[@raydenney6986]

The side tire needs to fit below the center line of the wheel. Otherwise it looks stuck on. Suggestion, not a complaint. Beautiful metal work as usual.

[@cadetect2915]

It is just for looks .. Do you think they are going to do interior .. glass .. engine .. rearend ... wiring ... He will add it to his halve donners collection

[@cadetect2915]

Yes you can see / hear his reaction something was wrong .. That is why he used up time / minutes on those emblems

[@jerrymason6027]

Hi chad an Jolene,,,I’m relly enjoying the mounting of the fender mounting of the tires,,there gonna look great on there, I would have liked seeing them a wee bit lower in the fender though,,they will still look great though,,I’m loveing the looks of the car,,luv ya’s,,👍👍😀

[@Knoxi-my5zq]

I agree the tire needs to be lower

[@normbissonnette8866]

cut the tire in half .

[@DrShankenstein]

Chad, please do me a favor, please ignore any comments going against what you're doing. If they don't like it that's their problem. It's not their car, and they're not having to work on it. Let them worry about it. You keep doing you! I love the channel and greatly appreciate all the work that you and Queen Jolene put into it.

[@ChrisDimopoulos]

I think a brown leather strap with brass buckle would look amazing to tie the wheel down.

[@brett7989]

Looks good. I would of gone heaps lower and put the wheel heaps more into the yard but no big deal. Very nice. Chads got a massive eye

[@harrytaylor6854]

Your going to get some people who like it and some that don't no matter what you do myself included but it's yours so do as you please .I will still watch and keep my thoughts to myself and maybe get an idea .Well done guy's thank you for the video

[@davidhuber2679]

I got to tell you Chad, I really like the spare tires project! Looking good. Jolene thank you for the super great videos, you are Chads Queen and both of you are really nice folks!!! See you both tomorrow.

[@pablorivera6879]

Custom cars are not for everyone, some people like cars with big rims, some like lowrider cars, some like custom paint jobs, some people like plain colors, my point is that you can do what you like to your car depending what you like. We cannot knock down someone that customizes his car different than what we like, that’s why it’s called a custom car. Chad personally I love skirts on a car, I love the side wheel, I love it low and I love the chopped top. I love this look. I’m a Pastor and some people don’t like how I preach, but others love it. Moral of my story is, You Cannot satisfy everyone.

[@mardyfisher693]

A little too high but OK. Rule of thumb is "nesttled so there is one inch clearance between fender and hub cap". I can't remember where I read that though so take it with a grain of salt. Nice fabrication!

[@danl-2782]

Looking like a cartoon car...

[@michaelrosebud]

It appears that the top of the tire should be right at the hood line, where the hood meets the side panel, which would put the top of the tire about 5 to 6" below the top of the hood. ?

[@IR-nq4qv]

Perfect Chop on the roof, can't get any better than that, awesome job, Chad & Jolene

[@johnsherbourne6443]

Make sure you put a weep hole in the bottom

[@ginoantonini1928]

To find the low spot in the tubs for drain holes use a marble it will roll to the lowest point. Looking good 👍.

[@chrisfromnz3038]

Or just tip a cup of water in and drill the middle of the puddle👍😁

[@alm7707]

Say Chad. All the nay-sayers out there think the spares sit too high, but you're making YOUR car, not theirs. I once saw a guy with a muffler mounted on his roof on a "51 dodge! He liked it so who's to argue. I do think a 2 door panel would look good though, I think Jolene mentioned that. I'm not a fender skirt lover, but those really do look good. Roof chop, excellent, really mean looking front view!

[@gilbertgarcia4040]

tire is to high .........

[@kenburger7292]

Love the new build, Chad. Will you put drain holes in the bottom of the mounts?

[@lestrisler2195]

Well, we love your work always and commend you always, hard to say anything but this time I’ll say likes it more without the side mount but it’s all you and we will love it in the end but do agree with other that maybe it should have been a bit lower. Well first time for everything just awfully hard to say anything to someone we watch and we care for you two so much! But I know you’d want us to be honest, so thank you both for what ya do we enjoy you every night, keep up the good work, thanks again!

[@joefilek8899]

I dig it….very cool. What if you center the emblem on the skirt, still keep it low, but centered with the wheel? Just a thought…..watch you every night…. Thanks! Captain America

[@fasteddyskil]

Might as well strap a picnic basket to the running boards for those long road trips you're going to take!

[@grandpar468]

Dragged to the back 40 😂

[@roberthoffman4587]

Car looks good!

[@jerryhart8542]

Just my 2 cents, I think the skirt emblem would look great centered on the center of the hubcap.

[@mk1powah]

The sparetire is way to high😮

[@raymcar]

Chad If you hand sand the skirts to bare metal where you want the patina to be, then lay them on the floor and spray vinegar and let it sit wet, and reapply as needed to keep it wet (the bare metal)after a short time you will have a patina that matches the old Hudson.

[@HaroldGrayson]

Great work. I love seeing your vision materialize. I enjoy seeing you make yourself happy. Your enjoyment is enfectous. I unwind the days I watch. ❤ you and Jolene.

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

I'm amazed by this. You're a true throwback. Quick question. I've never seen side mounts up close. Do you have to drill some type of drainage holes in the low point of it? Thanks so much for your videos. I really enjoy following this project.

[@i8ntnuts]

I think Chad mentioned that he doesn’t read all these comments. Probably Jolene is better at that and will tell him anything that she feels might be interesting.

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

@@i8ntnuts Oh okay. Thank you.

[@bodydraggersautoclub]

I am not a fan of side mount spares but I do not hate on the build: 1. It’s not my car 2. Even if I did like them I do not have the ability to do a build 3. You do what you like and I will keep watching

[@kyleworkman7877]

Just want you to know, that side grinder is no joke. I cut my left thumb off with one while working on wood. Luckily my local Veterans Hospital was also a school for Surgeons and I got a really good one. Thumb works like new. I was lucky.

[@RichlandFabrication]

Should add a drain hole in lowest area with a removable rubber plug imo. Great job i love all you have done to the car

[@williambuhrer3524]

To get them the same distance on the front fender, run a piece of tape from the bottom of the front fender to the start of the side mount hole and use that distance on the left side to start the hole.

[@artnels2]

As an owner of a similar age dual side mount car, your setup just doesn't look right. The spare is too high. You can gain some depth by moving it back. It can go all the way back to the point it just allows the suicide door to clear. Then should go as deep as the travel of the turned front tire will allow on full suspension travel. If you have lowered the car at all that will restrict the depth a bit more than normal. But that is all part of decisions made when lowering. The whole idea is to get the tire below view from the driver's seat, have it in a position to be secured on the back side to the frame and still clear the front tire and door. But, the car is your project. Too bad many people will find it odd.

[@paulcreed-r2n]

The picture Jolene showed had the spare covered in a matching top that Chad could easily make & match with that paint mix, they would look nice set back a few inches but the build is looking gangster.

[@GregoryBamber]

To those who say the fender mounts aren't deep enough, you obviously were not paying attention when Jolene showed the fender from underneath. If you had you would have noticed that the fender mount was resting on the fender brace already.

[@GregoryBamber]

Bloody computer. Showed the fender mount from underneath.

[@grandvue8131]

Make a over cap cover from metal for the spares in fenders and put the dodackie you have on the side cover. The tire should be 100 mm lower to my eye

[@alexcannons7106]

Hi Bad Chad, Love what you are doing. I think a strap of some type front to back over the spares could look great, but can't wait to see what you do. Just like to say from someone with hearing loss at 60, would love to see you with ear plugs. Love Love Love your work

[@i8ntnuts]

I’ve been trying to tell him to take care of himself for years. I finally gave up.

[@mickkoldy1323]

I think if it's what you like, that's all that matters. The fabrication is amazing and creative.

[@jimmyy9273]

I find grinding down edges and welds like that is the most satisfying job

[@larrylane6512]

Now that is what the car should have looked like when it left the factory in 1936. At first I didn;t think it should have been chopped but Chad you did the perfect job on it

[@davidlewis2212]

Jolene Can you tell Chad for me That I love how he goes about what he’s doing to the Hudson He has a vision of what he wants and gets it done 😁😁 Tell the car looks great what he’s dining to it 👍 AND of course great camera work 😁 Thanks Dave from Manchester England UK Please tell him 😁 Can he give me a shout out ??

[@richardblock4506]

One of these days can you go over your welding settings and wire types, etc. I just upgraded from Flux to Mig and am looking forward to welding sheet metal. First project - fabricating fenders from old shelving sheet metal for my 1952 Super M antique pulling tractor.

[@jameskeddy8647]

Love the work your doing Chad and Queen. Maybe match the round of the skirt add on piece to the round of the hubcap , bring to the center ? We love beautiful Nova Scotia, my Dad was born in Munkton area

[@kensimpson7005]

Do you have to drill holes in the bottom of those so you won’t have standing water in them

[@motechRevolution]

Just noticed Chad has a upcoming video about the side mounts, might catch it tomorrow morning here in Europe. Whatever Chad does is going to be what he does, he thinks and works at the same time, I’ve done that all my life. I go to Chad and Jolene’s videos because he’s so calm and comes across as such a nice guy. Looking forward to the next update. Cheers from Sunny Spain

[@motechRevolution]

Back another 2.5 inches and down 3 it will still miss the door and won't foul the wheel just my opinion but loving the build

[@derangedhermit2879]

The side rear window is out of skew from the chop, in how it swoops down in a way that now interferes with the surrounding body panels uniform space with the point of the rear side window…8)

[@garyeisenacher4841]

Lower the tire about 8 or 10 inchs and it will look much better

[@firemanack6486]

You’re gonna have to get a smaller wheel to lower that spare 10”. Prolly a golf cart wheel 🤔

[@garystaples5304]

I like what you have done. I think the car looks really good! Even the quick paint job on the skirts look fitting!

[@toddkraus5592]

Looks great! I am of the personal opinion, re-paint the fenders and have them look fresh! Fix the weld lines and blend those into the patina!! But….that’s just my thought! Your car looks fantastic! Hope to see you DRIVING it soon! 👍🏻☕️👍🏻❤️

[@norbertruthel8590]

This build is looking good .The stock roof was too high , looks better chopped I like the skirts. The tire side mounts look good too .

[@roypowell3450]

I think the spare wheel looks high, I feel lower would be better but then there is steering to take in account. About time Jolene did some more welding😉. Great camera work...

[@harrylarigan5171]

CHAD I THINK YOU SHOULD LOWER THE FENDER WHEEL DOWN ABOUT 2 INCHES, BECAUSE TO ME IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S JUST STUCK ON THE FENDER. GOOD JOB ANYWAY!!!!!!

[@tomlabadie2695]

Adding a magnet to the ground wire of your welder will let you put that ground on where you can't clamp it on.

[@edricoddot]

Chad has one, used it a couple times, then he quit. Go figure.