LS & T5 Mounted - Pro Touring V8 Triumph Restomod - Project GT6R - Ep21

Today, we get the T5 mounted up which means both it and the LS4 officially have a new home!
There are a lot of things to consider when swapping an engine and transmission from another car into your own... driveline angles are a huge factor in specific. Thankfully we calculated out all these angles in episode 17, so all we need to do today is just get to work with the grinder!
Our 1971 Triumph GT6 is receiving a transplanted 5.3l LS4 V8 and Mustang T5 gearbox... among other things... like a Corvette Dana 36 differential... and the front suspension from a Crown Victoria… and a bellhousing from a Jeep.
So. Not exactly your typical Triumph.
Next time we've got a lot of details to finish off, as well as a few tasks that will prove to be very helpful in the coming months!
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[@FanatikBuilds]

A little shorter episode today, but don't worry! We'll make up for that in Ep22 :) How else should we have made this? Thanks as always to our awesome Patreons! www.patreon.com/FanatikBuilds

[@a7i20ci7y]

Keep up the good work!

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@a7i20ci7y Thanks man, will try to! 👍

[@bawbjusbawb6471]

Nice transmission mount. Also, it seems rather fitting for a British car getting re-built by 2 blokes in a shed. Kudos for working in a confined space while at the same time fabricating some really well-crafted components. Everything actually looks like "it belongs there"...

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, you're quite right about the tiny shed - hadn't thought of it that way! My goal in everything is to build it how it might have come from the factory... OEM+ is the key! Nice of you to think we've accomplished that! Cheers! 👍

[@leonardfairground5937]

I can just imagine Nick Blackhurst doffing his hat in quiet appreciation of your bracket work, from this side of the water. Good job, mate 👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Leonard - to me, that would be about the equivalent of being knighted by the Queen! :) Cheers!

[@leonardfairground5937]

@@FanatikBuilds Respect from Blackhurst is much better than a Knighthood; apparently Liz is shit at welding. 😀

[@BobPegram]

@@leonardfairground5937 I heard she served as an aircraft mechanic in WW2. There should be a promo film of her doing that. It was staged of course. Might even be on KZbin. With any luck we could judge her welding ourselves! LOL 8-))

[@BobPegram]

Ok. I looked myself. Search for: Queen Elizabeth: The Mechanic - Aiding The War Effort | War Archives. She became a regular land vehicle mechanic. No welding that I could see.

[@delmarrathbone7092]

Just subscribed. Refreshing to find a KZbinr who talks intelligently and doesn’t use dude every other word. Beautiful fabrication so far. Looking forward to more episodes.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks dude! 😉 ... no seriously, thanks very much, it's appreciated! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

[@paulmyfinger8272]

One of the best projects on the tube. 👍from the underside 🇳🇿

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks man! Really means a lot! 😊

[@aussiebloke609]

3:18 "In the bin" - a Marty-approved comment. :-)

[@FanatikBuilds]

Glad so many people picked up on that! 😄 Cheers man! 👍

[@wg5768]

Subscribed just to see the end result of this cool build. It goes to show that there's some truth to the saying, ''When there's a will, there's a way''.

[@FanatikBuilds]

There's definitely a will ... and we'll make a way! 😊 Great to have you along for the ride - hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

[@gabechiplin8140]

Great shout out to Marty! That bracket- wow!! One of the best projects currently going. From another fan Down Under.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Gabe, really appreciate that! Cheers! 👍

[@2ToneWalt]

Being Canadian I thought you'd have made the bushing out of hockey pucks, everyone else does. Safety third is my mantra too. 🤣👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Lol, thought we'd stick to using Triumph parts for the "purity"! 😉

[@18robsmith]

Ah the fantastic spark-catcher boot & shorts, very comfortable in hot weather an absolute must for catching those sparks from grinding and welding ;-) Great work as ever, and I was pondering how you were going to get around all those kinky angles Ford throw around on that gearbox - well done :-)

[@FanatikBuilds]

They do catch a lot of sparks... maybe flip-flops would prevent that? 🤔😉 Thanks Rob! It was a bit of fun but we're happy with how it turned out! Appreciate the kind words!

[@18robsmith]

@@FanatikBuilds Yes, I do find flip-flops a better protection against sparks & arcs ;-)

[@ravenrock541]

Hey PEOPLE!!! More thumbs up, this guy is taking time off from working on his car to make a vid, show some respect!

[@1htalp9]

So, when this is done we need to campaign to get this car on Jay Leno's Garage!

[@FanatikBuilds]

I'd love to meet Jay someday! Just the small difficulty of ~3800km between us though 😄👍

[@1htalp9]

@@FanatikBuilds Can you say "shake down?" lols

[@FanatikBuilds]

That would be an epic shake down!

[@cmirwin]

I appreciate how you explain things so that anyone can understand it. Really nice fab work!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Mike, I've heard that if you can't explain something simply, you don't fully understand it yourself... hopefully that means I'm doing ok! 😄 Cheers!

[@briankirkwood519]

I find you story entertaining. I especially like your attention to detail and quality of craftmanship. Excellent.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you very much Brian! I'm glad you enjoy what we're up to, and really appreciate the kind words. 😊

[@tomjohns8498]

You are completely potty and we love you for showing us mortals can make dreams come true 👍❤

[@FanatikBuilds]

Lol, thanks Tom! Really glad you enjoy watching! 😄

[@leuvenlife]

I wish to correct you. You mention, and I quote "I know a transmission mount is not the most exciting thing in the world" and this is something I would normally be in full agreement with. But. This transmission mount gave me an unusually high degree of pleasure. It had me in awe. I wanted to see it powder coated and turn it in my hands. It pleased me immensely. I'm going to go and have a lie down now and contemplate the world of bracketry and automotive bushings. Please, continue...

[@FanatikBuilds]

😅 haha, thanks man! That's so awesome of you to say, glad you enjoyed it - that's my goal! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave these kind words - it's very motivating! Cheers! 👍

[@edfrawley4356]

Honestly with the level of finish I think it qualifies for a quality anodizing.

[@donchristianson3153]

This guy really gives everyone a heads up on what it really takes to build a real unique car !!!!! Great job !!!! And I'm a really picky guy!!! I am wanting to see the finished car run!!! Am glad to see there are young gearheads that are really good at it !!!! I'm an old guy that has been doing this kind of stuff for decades!!!! Great job so far dude !!!! Great job of explaining what your doing!!!!👍👍👍😊

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you so much Don! Really appreciate that 😊 we join you in the anticipation of hearing it run! I've loved cars for as long as I can remember, don't know why, can't explain it, but doing a project like this has just always been something I've wanted to do! So glad the videos are enjoyable and that I'm conveying the details successfully! Really hope you'll enjoy what's yet to come, and thanks again sir! 👍

[@donchristianson3153]

@@FanatikBuilds don't ever think your not good at fabrication because the best have nothing on you!!!!!! Your a FIRST CLASS fabricator !!!! Check out van at discovery on Facebook. I really do know how much thought and work go into a project like this!!!!!! Hope ya know that car is going to be fast as hell !!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks again Don, the encouragement is really appreciated! Haha, yeah, I think it will move out alright! :) Cheers sir!

[@edfrawley4356]

Looks like to do this justice I am going to have to go back and binge watch 19 videos. Good thing for lockdowns.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Ed! Just remember that there are a number of years between the beginning and now - and my production standards have gone up over time! 😄

[@scottwatson8648]

In the Bin! Must be an MCM fan too.

[@FanatikBuilds]

I've been watching them since pretty much their first video I think! 😊

[@philtucker1224]

Wow, I can already feel the torque of this engine pushing you back into the driver’s seat. Nice work so far boys 👍💪🇬🇧

[@FanatikBuilds]

Never had anything with this much torque... it's going to be interesting to say the least! Cheers Phil, always great to hear from you! 👍🇨🇦

[@Shl0kk]

Those welds are looking mint. I don't think even professionals could fault that beading

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, they still will! 😄 But that's ok, I'm no pro! Cheers man!

[@joell439]

These build videos are so perfect. Just enough detail, great concise voiceovers, spot on sense of humor, and practical solutions. I need to binge watch this whole series from the beginning this week, 👍👍😎👍👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Joel! Really appreciate that man! If you do go back and re-watch some of the older episodes, just remember that they are years old and I've been working hard to improve production quality along the way! 😄 Cheers man! 👍

[@dustinthecouch2466]

Another awesome video, of course! Also, your mig welding skills have grown immensely, that brace looks professional.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks man, it's appreciated! Glad to see my practice is finally starting to show! 😄

[@2512MaTHias]

It’s absolutely amazing to see what you achieve in this tiny garage with no lift and the tools you have! My greatest respect for your perfect work, and your sense of humor with which you present your project. This really is the cousin of Project Binky!!! 👍😁👌💪🤣

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks so much man! Being compared to Binky is a huge compliment 😄👍 Really kind of you and very much appreciated!

[@2512MaTHias]

@@FanatikBuilds I really love your project and am amazed what you achieve and how you realize it. It is absolutely equal to Binky, Home built by Jeff‘s Alfarrari and even more complicated than StanceWork‘s K24 swap 308. I love to watch such projects and wish you all the luck to get your car ready as you dream it! 👍👍👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Wow, those are some amazing projects to be compared to, thanks again man! Really glad you like what we're up to, and look forward to sharing the rest of the project with you on here! 😊

[@OEMishGarage]

A thing to check is to make sure that the transmission mount bushings aren't stiffer than the motor mounts. If they are, the result can be a future cracked bellhousing. Also, I would recommend sleeves and pants while welding to protect against UV exposure.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Very good point! They are less stiff, but thank you very much for raising that issue! Haha, I do mostly wear job-appropriate clothing, but not when it's this stinking humid outside! I burn pretty easily and have only had two occasions I can remember where I had any issues with that from welding! Appreciate the consideration for my health though, thanks Jeff! 👍

[@SteveBrownRacing]

Well that mount / crossmember will survive the apocalypse

[@FanatikBuilds]

Not the car I'd pick for such an application, but I think you're probably right! 😄 Cheers Steve!

[@TheFarCobra]

Come on people, get on the Patreon ... lad clearly needs some socks!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Lol, cheers Chris! I hate long socks so I've got ankle ones on 😄

[@kevinford6420]

That support looks fantastic. 👌

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Kevin! Appreciate it!

[@ts302]

Great work Brother! I'm lazy and would have designed the crossmember with the exhaust below-no snaking pipes between xmember and trans. Thank you for posting!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks! Haha, it would make routing easier, that's for sure! Really don't want to high-center on the exhaust though so I think you'll like what we've got planned 😊 Cheers dude!

[@GREENlightBLITZ]

Bravo! That's beautiful fab work as always. The things folks don't see are always the most important it seems.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much man! That's very true, it's too bad it won't be seen, but we'll know it's there! :)

[@davidyates748]

Lovely bit of bracket making! I was just thinking "I hope he's going to gusset those angles" and sure enough you did!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks David! The gussets really helped make it look more polished - quite pleased with it! Cheers man 😊

[@oscaroscar5336]

That is a great piece, with your engineering background, thought you might appreciate small suggestion, for a future build. If there is room, if about 5/16 addition width were added and bend it slightly like 30 degrees. It would add stiffness so you could reduce the thickness of the Main piece so all the mounting surfaces and thus the weight, additionally if you dimpled around the hole that would change the stiffness of that area, it looks like there’s room and wouldn’t significantly interfere with the exhaust pipe. Just a thought, keep up The excellent build I great enjoy your work.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words and ideas Oscar, really appreciate it man! 👍

[@mattpovah5952]

Also I recently watched Project Binky and you and they should do a crossover episode!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Ha, that would be amazing! They are aware of this project, so maybe someday! 😄 Cheers Matt, hope you're well!

[@herbiederby3394]

Like the way that mount took shape man yes indeed.....looks awesome...💯👍🤙

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much man! Good to hear from you!

[@ekim000]

LS GT6, enough said! This car is going to be mental.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, there will be a degree of mental-ness about it! 😄 Thanks Mike!

[@jeffarchibald3837]

Very nice fab work with limited equipment.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Jeff, look forward to hopefully having a plasma cutter and mini-mill/lathe someday! The grinder will do for now though :)

[@johndavey72]

Just stumbled across this . Very nice work indeed . This will be the ultimate pocket rocket ! We share the same ethos . Not only must it be functional but it MUST look perfect however much longer that takes !! Great stuff . That chassis looks very well executed and very strong but probably weighs 3 times as much as the original ! But with all that power it's really not going to make any difference ! Well done . I will look in again , this looks fun . Finally , very well presented. Thanks for sharing .

[@FanatikBuilds]

Welcome John, glad you found us! Haha, yes, it needs to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. Ironically though, the new frame weighs nowhere near 3x as much ... don't know how it's possible, but the factory one was pretty heavy for what it was! We've been weighing things along the way, and are estimating the finished total to be around 2300-2400lbs, so a bit more than factory, but with better distribution and a lower center of gravity! I think you're right... it will be fun! Cheers and hope you'll enjoy what's to come! 👍

[@kimmer6]

Those boots with shorts look like they do a darn good job of funneling slag and sparks into your ankles. .....Woops, just saw Brian's comment. I was arc welding a Bronco driveshaft for my son and was wearing jeans with a ragged knee. I had total concentration on that weld but noticed that my leg was getting uncomfortably hot. When I flipped the helmet up, I saw that my jeans were on fire. It took my knee days to heal but the weld looked like a machine did it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

They sure do! Some flip flops would likely help prevent the funneling effect you speak of! 😉 In all seriousness, ironically, it's not too bad... I try to direct the sparks away from me as much as possible... it's those random blobs of weld that make themselves known mighty fast! Never been on fire (yet), it's good having Dad out there as a spotter! Cheers man 👍

[@johnblackwell5805]

Another great episode! This channel is right up there with the best of the car build channels - only a matter of time before the subscriber numbers go to the 🌝! 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep it up!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you John, that's really kind of you, and I do hope you're right about the subscriptions! Will do - hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

[@maxbrouggy3126]

So good to watch a build that does not consist of simply bolting on parts made others , love it!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, I must admit, there are times when I do think "wouldn't that be nice" :) Cheers Max!

[@somewhat7]

my kids and I are proud to know we got that #inthebin reference!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Glad it gave you a chuckle! :) Cheers man!

[@karlalton3170]

When i was at work before i retired you would have made one Hell of an Apprentice , your skilled , enthusiastic about what you do , and a good worker another great job done dude 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Karl, really appreciate that, it means a lot! 😊

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Nice work. Looks like a very neat and tidy solution.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Jeff, very kind of you to say! Thanks so much for checking out the project! 🇨🇦👍

[@punkbloater]

Oh no! I had a much better idea for a perfect transmission mount... oh well I won’t tell you now! 😂 Perfection again guys, so enjoyable to watch skilled fabrication! The burnouts are getting closer...

[@FanatikBuilds]

Don't tell me!! 😅 Thanks sir, always enjoy hearing from you! 👍

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Making great progress liked that you radius part's and Detailing etc.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Sean, the gussets and radiusing really helped make it look more professional I think! Glad you like it too! 😊 Cheers man!

[@assessor1276]

An important and complex component beautifully executed. Well done guys!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Max! Too bad it'll hardly ever be seen! 😄

[@EwainW]

"This ain't going anywhere"... ya think?! That chassis is gonna be rock solid.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, here's hoping! 😄 Thanks man!

[@paulwhite7475]

Love a good bracket . The only thing that works with box section to stop distortion is welding it to the steel top work bench

[@FanatikBuilds]

Yeah... I was afraid of that! 😄 Would love a fab table... maybe someday!! Cheers Paul

[@sidney9534]

I like everything about your build guys. Small garage, simple tools, not dumping buckets of money at everything, yet the result will be amazing. I even like this more than Binky tbh, because those guys are so far ahead in their standards it's kind of unrelatable?

[@StanleyKubick1]

Watching BO Motorsports is like NASA engineering to me

[@FanatikBuilds]

I'm honoured man, those blokes are doing some absolutely incredible work, and are a large part of why we have our own project! Cheers!

[@phillipthethird42]

I just love this kind of stuff. I enjoyed your video, and I think you have a cool project going on there. Good luck, keep us posted, and keep up the good work.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Phillip! Really glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the kind words! 😊👍

[@kiltedsaint]

Love the MCM reference.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Adam! Been watching the guys since the beginning! 👍

[@dmjunqueirarv]

Nice job guys!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Danilo, really appreciated man!

[@plumbandsquare1]

More engine than I would have installed in a GT6, but great work.

[@baronvonteuchter1412]

I know what you mean but It’s not really a GT6 any more though is it? It’s a Scratch-built v8 sports car with modified GT6 panels...GT8? GTV8? In fact, it’s 90’s TVR-esque and nobody ever thought they had too much engine 😂👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

We're thinking along the lines of a GT6-R 🤔

[@StanleyKubick1]

just such a great build that's going to become a very spritely roadster indeed

[@FanatikBuilds]

I think spritely is a good word! Spirited could be another! 😄 Thanks man!

[@ThisTimeAround25]

More awesome works guys.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Dan! Really appreciate it man! 😊

[@suchoi61]

Please make longer videos ! Please, please 🤗🤗🤗🤣👍👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

The next one should be a bit longer! 😄 Thanks Daniel, so glad you're enjoying it! 👍

[@makhoe1]

I've just discovered the project, and wow, this is awesome!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much man! Really glad you found us, and I hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

[@18wheeler77]

3:17 nice Mighty Car Mods reference!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers! Been watching the boys since the beginning! 😄

[@18wheeler77]

@@FanatikBuilds likewise

[@snew61]

How did it ever take me so long to find this gem of a build! Keep up the great work and looking forward to watching the rest unfold.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Glad you found us, hope you'll enjoy catching up and what's yet to come!

[@huddleberryfin]

Nice job on the mount! I’ve gotta say though, proper home workshop attire with shorts includes sandals, not those bulky boots!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Oops, you're right, I'll remember that for next time! (Wouldn't be the first time 😄) Cheers man!

[@BrianSmart1959]

I especially like the use of those buckets on your feet to catch any stray sparks while you are grinding. Well done.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Lol, effective aren't they! The grinding doesn't bother me as much as the welding sparks though 😬😄 thanks Brian!

[@tomkitchen2764]

That was enjoyable.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Great to hear Tom, that's the goal! Hope you'll enjoy what's to come too 👍

[@mgbchuck6527]

More good stuff (I had my MGBV8 at a Ferrari show today). Am expecting some road trip/hoonigan style videos when finished, your not going to believe how much fun a small British car/healthy American V8/manual transmission can be. Progress, more progress!

[@FanatikBuilds]

You just snuck it right in there without them noticing eh? 😉 Haha, I'll have to think outside the box for that episode, definitely! I have a friend with a drone, might make for some nice shots! Looking forward to the day she's on the roads 👍

[@salamander5703]

Beautiful welding - way nicer than many other feeds I'm watching!! You may need to split the exhaust tubes where they pass the mount or they will be a real fight to get in.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Andy! I have had some training ... but practice is really what's helping me with the welds! Glad you can even see improvements on video! 😊 Yes, that's exactly what we're planning! I want the entire exhaust system to be removable in sections so it doesn't all have to come out to do something as simple as a transmission fluid change. 👍

[@ravenrock541]

Just a thought: Think about heat shielding the exhaust from the tranny. Otherwise, idling for for any length of time might be an issue. IMO

[@FanatikBuilds]

Definitely! Thanks Raven!

[@johnforeman6620]

Presumably you do not get grinding or welding sparks landing in your boots! I do like the look of your finished brackets and work. Quality results.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Never! ... 😉 in all honesty, the grinding sparks aren't an issue, I can direct those. It's the welding sparks that make themselves known pretty quickly! Cheers John 👍

[@AdeReeves]

found and sub'd.... I like what your doing here 👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much sir! Welcome aboard, and hope you'll enjoy what's to come!

[@jimbranham3281]

I'm still crying over the short episode but, that is a very impressive trans mount! Great job, again. How high is the bar you've set for yourself? The body, frame, driveline, and assorted components are works of art! It makes me wonder what you are doing with the interior. No way you can top what you've already done so far. Honestly, I have no idea what's in store but I'd bet it will be just as nice, and tastefully done to perfection...but, that is a good ways away yet! I am very much enjoying this series you are doing. I am looking forward to the next episode. Thank you for sharing this build with us. I am sharing this with my friends on Facebook as usual.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Sorry about that Jim! 😊 Really glad you think that though, it's appreciated! I'm always trying to challenge myself to do better work, but the problem with that, is then I look at stuff I did a few years ago and want to redo it! Already planning for the interior and I think it should be pretty nice, you're correct that it is a ways off though - trying to keep up on research for the future so I don't get caught with no plan! Thanks as always for your kind words and sharing with your friends, it really means a lot and I hope you'll enjoy what's to come! Cheers Jim!

[@baronvonteuchter1412]

Four wheel drive. This needs four wheel drive. 😂😂 Only joking. Great work! Very neat solution. Cheeky MCM shoutout too 😉

[@FanatikBuilds]

Lol... Just when we thought the scope creep couldn't get any worse! 😂 Thanks man, really glad you like it, and our little MCM nod! 👍

[@maker-matt]

Absolutely amazing work. Well done!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Matthew! Really appreciate it man! 😊

[@kevind5508]

Nice progress! On a previous episode you did the front sway bar and after thinking If the steel bar you used doesn't end up working maybe a budget alternative would be a torsion bar from the front of a late 90s chev truck would work. Spring steel cheap and could easily be cut to length and made to work. Just a thought. Either way beautiful car!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Kevin! The torsion bar idea is a great one, but the difficulty is going to be if it's too long. Unfortunately cutting it down would pretty much negate the point, as it's the welds that are the most likely failure area! Also making the arms would be tricky as one would need splines, and the other a hex-key ... still though, food for thought and I appreciate it man! Cheers 👍

[@jimsmirh2406]

It’s coming along pretty good man.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Jim, bit by bit! 👍

[@Demon-mg2mt]

Thank you for these Video's

[@FanatikBuilds]

More than welcome! Thank you for watching man!! 👍

[@xozindustries7451]

Good work, a lot of people try to just use flat plate for transmission crossmember mounting not realizing that it’s going to twist and bend from engine torque or just from bouncing down the road

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks! There's always more to any situation than meets the eye... it's amazing how much time can be consumed by researching each and every little step! 😄

[@theoriginalwallace]

#inthebin had me in stitches!! At least it's not a Honda! Cheers. Leigh.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Great to hear from you Leigh! Hope you're doing well! 😊👍

[@appleapple3855]

IN THE BIN!

[@FanatikBuilds]

😄👍

[@ForgedShaft]

IN THE BIN

[@FanatikBuilds]

IN THE BIN!

[@AutoMotivate]

IN THE BINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@FanatikBuilds]

In the BIN!

[@BobPegram]

W/o gussets I did not approve. With gussets, it is a thing of beauty and plenty strong enough!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, they certainly helped to finish it off! Thanks Bob 👍

[@BuilditUK]

Top work as usual guys

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much man!

[@Papa-Bogey]

MCM reference, 3 points ...

[@FanatikBuilds]

Bonus points! Thanks man! 😄

[@amgguy4319]

That's a great looking Trans-mount, all things considered.

[@finlay230]

class work !!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you very much, it's appreciated! 👍

[@billmcgarry3300]

Good job on engineering your tranny mount! Luckily my fabrication of my T5 mount for my Tiger was a lot easier than your challenge! Way to go!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, thanks Bill, we overthought it for way too long before coming up with this design! 😄 Really appreciate that sir!

[@StraightLineCycles]

I thought of the gusset design then seen you do it, great minds do think alike 😉

[@FanatikBuilds]

Indeed! Just looks right with them somehow :) Cheers man!

[@denis9450]

Looking great

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much Denis, means a lot man!

[@Anderzander]

That is a nice bracket 👍🏻

[@FanatikBuilds]

I think we're only really just getting started with the brackets for this project! 😄 Thanks man!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Love how you guys just knock panels up!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers man, appreciate it! 😊

[@hippycow1006]

Yay it has been released!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers buddy! Always great to hear from you!

[@JD-fx1mb]

well done

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you man! Appreciate it! 👍

[@chasg5648]

Fabulous project! A note though, welding in shorts and short sleeves is asking for burns and future problems with skin and UV. Nonetheless - super job.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Chas! Haha, I do typically wear job-appropriate clothing, but not when it's this stinking humid outside! I burn pretty easily and yet have only had two occasions I can remember where I had any issues from welding! Appreciate the consideration for my health, thanks man! 👍

[@chasg5648]

@@FanatikBuilds Other than the issue of immediate getting toasted... I have heard that old welders get more skin cancer if they didn't cover up. Lots of UV = long term issues.

[@cameroncmuller]

Hahaha #inthebin 🤣 So good! I’ve just discovered this build, and did what any reasonable person would do.....binge watched it all in a day! Big fan of what you’re up to. Subbed and ready for more 👍 keep up the good work

[@FanatikBuilds]

Great to have you along for the ride Cameron! Really appreciate the encouragement - keep an eye out for Ep22 coming soon! 👍

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

@3:17, I know a couple galahs that made an appropriate t-shirt for this.

[@FanatikBuilds]

😄👍

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Just rewatching all the videos

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks my friend! Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

@Fanatik Builds you too and the family

[@meatcreap]

Another good one!

[@dennisthemenace49]

Awesome!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Dennis! 👍

[@Luminaring]

For years I've liked the GT6 but am constantly looking to fixing the goofy shape of the quarter windows and vent! It's tough to do better than the 911 or the E type...but we must try!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Try we must! Can't argue with the E-type and 911 being unbeatable - though ironically the quarter windows on the GT6 don't bother me as much as the rear end! Always felt it cuts back too high off the ground! Oh well, I think there's always one angle on every car that's not quite perfect 😄 Cheers Shawn!

[@Luminaring]

@@FanatikBuilds Short of changing the whole quarter window. I've modeled a small trim piece at the back of the window to 'round out' the shape. If made as a vent shape...it might work visually. Some black vinyl tape on cardboard, cut to shape is a painless test. (At least it's simpler than reshaping the whole rear end of the car. But now you've got me thinking...)

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, go carefully, thinking is very dangerous! Ask me how I know 😄

[@shawnwedge5833]

Love the bolt sleeves. But if you were doing that anyways, why not recess them all the way to the other side for shorter lighter bolts?

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Shawn! It's a good question, we kept a bit of length in the sleeves for strength, as the shorter you go, the less support there is along the length of the bolt. As much as saving some weight would be great, I think if we start worrying about grams of bolts, my OCD is going to hit the roof! 😅 Cheers man!

[@44hawk28]

The curve in that transmission mount and easily be removed from it. You can do so by heating the lower two corners to a nice cherry red, at least along the length of the cut you made, and it should straighten that Mount backup just about straight. All you're doing is adding heat and metal always shrinks more than it expands when you heat it up to about 1100 degrees or 1200 degrees where it turns nice and red. You could also do the same thing by putting about the same amount of weld on the bottom of it in the same place as you put on the top of it, but then you would have a bunch of wild stuck to it. I did industrial sheet metal for 40 years, and I have also built a number of varied frames for motorcycles and Automobiles. Years ago I actually corrected this exact same issue doing exactly the same as I have described to you. Somebody had made a transmission mount couldn't figure out how to get it back to straight.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the helpful tips! Thankfully, when we clamped it to the piece of angle iron on the frame before welding, it straightened up a good bit. Hardly noticeable now! Good to know for the future though, cheers! 👍

[@Racernumbersix]

Good stuff

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Ben! 😎✌️