WEAK Corvette IRS? Pro Touring V8 Triumph Build - Project GT6R - Ep13

[@FanatikBuilds]

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[@herbertedgell6578]

i give you much respect for this build. carrol shelby would be proud.

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@herbertedgell6578 thank you, that means a lot!

[@lennartswenson2690]

You probably are keeping a list of all the parts and modifications that you use and make for future reference, and for future owners. Sometimes we get to making good progress and think we'll remember everything, but we can't remember everything. Nice work young man!...

[@TheJimtodd]

LOVE YOUR THINKING AND YOUR WORK SIR

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you, we appreciate it! :)

[@PaulSwany]

love this build. LS with the T5 was the right choice.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Paul, not the usual setup but hopefully it will work out well in such a light car! 👍

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Started watching going to start from one love it no Hollywood B.S. just realy smart guy who happen to like cars and the build good on you!!

[@racketman2u]

This is how the GT6 should have been! Owned both TR6 and GT6, and the rear suspension was a weak point on both, from both a geometry and strength perspective. In the end gave in and bought a fast truck: a 240Z; infinitely better engineering, although I missed the lovely Triumph woodgrain dashboards.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Sorry I missed your comment! Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you like what we're up to here! Enjoy your 240Z, those are some of my favourite cars!

[@peterhatch1583]

Just a great video very helpful!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Peter!

[@Afrodizyak47]

Gee I'm sitting here in Perth, Western Australia and thinking good things about how this build is coming along.. and the neatness and quality of the work. I watched from the start with the purchase etc and even though there was a long break, it was obvious that there were a lot of gears in mesh and some very well done panel restoration .. Keep up the classy work and I find your "Blinky Quirky" presentation and editing.. very entertaining. Makes me want to wind +40 yrs back out of my life and get into a project like this.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words and continued support Curtis! We appreciate it! 👍

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

I been to perth beautiful places

[@herbiederby3394]

Enjoying every minute......but most of all have fun building that thing.....be well guys....💯👍🤙

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! Hope to hear from you in the next episode, all the best 😎👍

[@sethmonteleone8178]

how is this build not more popular?

[@craigbarrett2278]

Loving the enginuity of the home rebuild. Great stance.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Craig, appreciate it! We're pretty happy with how it sits now too 😄

[@tahwnikcufos]

Great episode! I was leaning towards 15's too (on my GT6), but 245/45-15 out back (BMW) and a 205/55 or 215/50 up front, on steel AR's. I really like how yours is turning out though, can't wait for the next installment!

[@FanatikBuilds]

That sounds amazing! Have fun, should stick like glue! 👍

[@jayinmi3706]

I always look forward to these vids. Glad they're coming along more often now! Stance looks awesome, btw. Nice wheel choice, as well.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Jayin we're really pleased too! Glad you're enjoying the project! 👍

[@mattconnor6779]

Awesome engineering solutions. And I quite enjoy the humor you bring to your build videos, so thanks for that!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Matt, glad to have you along for the ride! 🙂

[@georgeszilva1223]

In my restorations,..loved problem solving,... so satisfying!

[@jimbranham3281]

This car is going to be an incredibly nice ride and my eye has always been pleased by a fastback style rear end. The work your doing is very good work but your style separates your videos from the rest. You deliver the nitty gritty information on the build with a flair that is explicitly meant as entertainment for the viewer. I really like the car so it works well with me. If you get hired on to some big time network as a host I sure hope you find the time to finish this car lol!... or at least sell it to me real cheap and I'll finish it!! lol jk I can hardly wait to see it when you are done. It will be a supercar built withing a regular man's budget ability. Keep it up, I like your "show" a lot.

[@FanatikBuilds]

You are always very kind Jim, thank you! I'm humbled!

[@mynameis63]

New subscriber from Alberta here. You are an impressive young man. Thank you for sharing with us. In March, while I still had an oil production facility to operate, I would have become a Patron; but the covids got my lively hood. I can only offer words of support at this time.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the kind words, we totally understand your situation, no worries! If you'd like to help still, please share the project with some friends, it does make a difference! All the best and hope things improve for you soon, a neighbour down the street used to work in the oil fields too and I know how much it's affected things. Rock on sir! 👍🇨🇦

[@ericdolan2130]

I just found your build this morning. VERY interesting. I'm doing a LoCost 7 with the C4 suspension front and back, and one thing I did pick up in research is that you have to pay careful attention to the balance of the half shafts if you narrow them. When GM went from the C3 to the C4, they lengthened the half shafts to get rid of some of the vibration problems of the C3. Just something to keep in mind. Awesome build so far, I'll watch from the beginning as time allows.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the heads up Eric, will keep that in mind! 👍

[@2ToneWalt]

That's one of the things I hate about restomods people take a classic car, put a 20" wheel under each corner then use a rubber band for a tire. Wow! You dodged a bullet with those hubs. Those wheels and tires are looking very cool.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Steve! 15s are going to be very tight for the front end we've got planned but we absolutely didn't want to go any bigger... Cheers! 👍

[@gca259]

Excellent work on a favourite old motor!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Ben! Appreciate it! 👍

[@outwrite11]

Nice work. Love your updates. Take care.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much! Cheers👍

[@patireland9408]

Oh, Oh - Poly Bushings! Nice Fabrication on the control arms. Coming together quite well. Once saw a set of racing tires on an MGBGT. They looked great and your rears look great too. Looking to see the complete profile. But the talking is OK - learning a lot.

[@Rabblewitz]

Oooooh! A bracket AND and jig in one episode! :-) Like the wheels by the way.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, I like to spoil! 😉

[@kennethepps3425]

The Franken-Triumph continues. Good work.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you Kenneth! 👍

[@leviolson3977]

Yes! Love this series!! Keep it up!!!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Levi!

[@neiljarvis8911]

Awesome stuff, loving it! Learning loads too. Need to watch another episode. Keep up the great work.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Next episode should be out on the 21-22nd! Thanks for the kind words! 👍

[@StraightLineCycles]

Binge watch worthy!

[@CrankAddict]

Excellent job on that Dana. I was planning something similar with a dana 44 and my '72 Vette years ago. But then I bought a wrecked Z06 and my plans changed completely. Funny how that happens.

[@FanatikBuilds]

It is funny how life throws curve-balls sometimes! Just checked out your channel, looks like you've been having a fun time! 👍

[@edwoodruff4801]

It’s looking sweet. Love the videos, keep them coming 👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Ed!

[@peterhatch1583]

Back watching again!!😊👍

[@bobrose7900]

Looks amazing..... Shock mounts and some skid plates on the underside of the frame rails? Great series and videos, I owned a Mk2 which had loads of mods around a totally conventional engine and shell, those were the days!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Bob! Yes mounts will come when we've got the shocks in our hands, we've tried to leave plenty of room for a planned location though. :) as for skid plate, it's a great idea and I think I've got something in mind that could work well! Very cool! A friend down the street has a Mk2 (GT6+ here) that's fully restored and is a really sweet little car - I'd love to get some footage with both ours and his together when we're done! Best health to you and your family in the new year 👍🎉

[@hectorherbert6585]

Well ,with this American V8 ,the Triumph "STAG" is born again.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Hector! 👍

[@aussiebloke609]

I think it was Jay Leno who said that tyres are a cheap form of clutch. PS: Next time life gives you lemons...make Limoncello. :-D

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, he's right too! 😄 Cheers sir!

[@roytilton5696]

If Jay said it, someone else said it first!

[@geoffburrill9850]

Nice heavy duty construction, I do like it. Personally I 'd have made a steel hanger instead of cutting n welding cast alloy, but that's only because I wouldn't have been confident in welding cast alloy.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Exactly why we contemplated steel, but ultimately this worked out great and having it welded by a pro let's us sleep at night!

[@DrBenIngle]

Project binky, when you need more brackets just ask nick and make a cup of tea

[@FanatikBuilds]

And maybe some McVities biscuits!

[@smartin2174]

4 inches? That's nearly10 inches! 😂 I love you style!

[@FanatikBuilds]

10 inches? That's almost a foot! :) Cheers!

[@garethsworkshop]

great work guys, love the binky reference too. I think you need a bad obsession motorsport mug for a hot drink in the video somewhere ;)

[@FanatikBuilds]

We should!

[@neilius1015]

A very interesting project, why did you stop for 3 years? This build has more in common with the Bad Obsession guys than humour and negative jig thingies, some clever engineering going on, but as you say, in a 10’ x 20’ garage with limited tooling...

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Neilius, I took a break from making videos for the last few years as I was busy with work and life. We kept pushing on with the build though and I'm actually still getting you all caught up! That's a very high compliment, thank you! 👍

[@moonface978]

Loving this , the GT6 is Avery pretty car to resto mod 👍

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks David, appreciate it!

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Did you get permission from the Project Binky boys before making a custom bracket?

[@FanatikBuilds]

It's an officially licensed product 😄

[@themoppie1000]

You know if it doesn't retain a transverse leaf it's not a GT6 anymore..................... But good to see you've retained some camber change for a bit of extra tuck.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Yeah it would've been interesting to keep one, but it would also have been way more effort to get right than using some adjustable coil-overs which is the route we're on! Cheers

[@themoppie1000]

@@FanatikBuilds coils is just too easy, where's the challenge? :p I'm looking forward to the next video, and going to be interesting to see the rest of the suspension come together.

[@FanatikBuilds]

As much as I'm ashamed to take the easy way out there, all the suspension geometry challenges up front will have made up for it! 😄 Thanks man!

[@themoppie1000]

@@FanatikBuilds The stock double wishbone set up is already pretty robust, the upright and top ball joint will take a loading above what you can put on it, remember the top ball joint was used on the Lotus Esprit V8. Seeing what you do with the brakes will be interesting though, I've seen Ford, Honda and BWM discs all adapted to fit, usually with a willwood caliper.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Great points! But as we sold off the entire rolling chassis to guy who was putting another GT6 back together, we had to take a different route! More to come 😎

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

Cam the engine to move the power band higher and soften the bottom end. You'll still have PLENTY of torque to move that flyweight car, and it'll be easier on the driveline and narrow-ish tires.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Exactly what we're planning on sir! It's going to be a beast! 😄 Cheers! 👍

[@alanginger7636]

Hello from good old Blighty (more specifically Coventry where your little cars was born, I ve worked for BL or "Jaguar Rover Triumph" as it was known back then, now "Jaguar LandRover" for 40 years, don't know whether I like it yet but hey oh) . Great videos I have followed them from the beginning. As spitfire owner myself what you have done to the rear panel seems are a stroke of genius (pity it wouldn't work as well on a spit due to the boot being flat). Hope you don't mind me making a suggestion, remove the lower rear seem as well and finish off with no bumper. Good luck and keep up all the good work, (oh and if you could post a bit more often that would be good ;)

[@FanatikBuilds]

Very cool Alan! Glad to have you along for the build, and glad you are enjoying it! Yes, de-seaming those is on the agenda for one of the next times the body is on the rotisserie again; likely going to run the bumpers for local regulations etc, but will be tucking and thinning them a bit. Both bumpers are in pretty bad shape so it'll be interesting getting them to a point where they're actually usable though! Cheers and stay in touch! 👍

[@stevenpringle7813]

I have a C4 IRS I am wanting to put into a 67 Firebird. Interesting build you got going there. Where in Canada are you located? Just curious.

[@VitesseEFI]

Not sure why it's taken me 6 years to spot this...... As a long time Triumph owner/modifier still putting the finishing touches to GT6 Mk3 restoration, I can certainly relate to the rust trials you endured. Enjoying the mods too - liking the considered thinking in parts choice. I tend to just go to my favourite "parts warehouse" (scrapyard) and see what is on special.... Posted some links on the Sideways Technologies forum - we're not purists.....

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks very much for the kind words, and sharing the build, we need more people doing that! Hope we'll hear from you again in a future episode! All the best 👍

[@bradmaas6875]

If you check, I believe the corvette rear end uses the leaf spring as the upper control arm

[@FanatikBuilds]

I did have a traverse leaf spring, yes, but it was not integral to the geometry. The driveshaft acts as the upper arm in this situation. Cheers 👍

[@mry82]

I thought Vettes of that era also had transverse leaf springs, but I don't know much!

[@Danny_Petramalo]

I know this is completely going to drive every enthusiast crazy and I apologize in advance haha I got my dads 69 tr6 now and it’s been sitting in the garage for 30 years super clean car all original zero rust. But I’m wanting to put my own taste into the car make it a fun cruising show car and mow when I want it to be and not so low when cursing the interstate. So I’m thinking about going with air bag suspension. In theory can I run air bags in the rear with out the spring? Since air bags have everything integrated?

[@techstuff1987]

This is awesome. I'm impressed by all the components you are having to fabricate. I agree with Jim, when you get hired by some big network I hope you'll finish the car. I'll buy it from you for $5000 (Canadian).... :-) Remember, no side pipes. Actually 4 exhaust pipes out the back would look awesome, like the old Ansa's they had for TR-6's and Spitfires.....

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Mark! ... Haha, we haven't been logging hours as it's too depressing, but it would be interesting to add up what it would cost a shop to do this. Whatever the number, it would never be worth it, but that's the beauty of doing it yourself for the fun of it I guess! We've got a nice set of duals planned but do agree that quads look pretty good on them too... Likely will come down to availability of space! Cheers 👍

[@racketman2u]

four pipes for a TR6?

[@MechaNick03]

This car will be pretty quick And looking gooooog

[@FanatikBuilds]

Cheers Nick!

[@tedthoroman8176]

What size brake rotors did you find fit inside your rims?

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Watching again 👍😎

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks Peter, glad you enjoy going back through them from time to time! 😊 Hope you're well!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

@@FanatikBuilds 👍😎

[@heavymetalmadman3533]

awesome vid.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thank you! Feel free to check out some of the newer content as well man! 👍

[@futten3230]

ive considered a c4 rear suspension in my 80 buick

[@jeromeirving4770]

I do believe there's a fabricated 9 inch housing as well

[@paxwallacejazz]

Wow independent rear suspension...oh right corvette

[@FanatikBuilds]

Yep! The GT6 had IRS from the factory, so it was something we wanted to keep. 👍

[@jayinmi3706]

Ooooh, Shiny.

[@FanatikBuilds]

"If you can't make it right, make it bright!" 🙂

[@roytilton5696]

1. Why didn't you polish the other half shaft at the same time? When A.D.D. TRUMPS O.C.D.?! 2. With no body bushings, and urethane bushings in the drive train, the body will shake it self apart! Torsional stress from the frame twisting will tear the sheet metal! Soild body to frames are for racing applications. Made that mistake twice! 3. The experts are correct about the lower control arm mout strap. The strap is made from cheap chinese steel. Don't scrimp on steering, and braking components, IT COULD MEAN YOUR LIFE! 4. Have your flywheel balanced! If you can afford it have the engine bottom end balanced when you do the engine! 5. Straight Up Fantastic Work! Can't wait to see it on the road!

[@FanatikBuilds]

Haha, it's bugged me every day since! We just needed a proof of concept - with all the grinding dust in the air, the polished surface has already dulled a lot. We'll come back and make everything nice before we're done :) Thanks for the concern - rubber mounts, balancing, brakes and steering have been/will be taken care of before we head out to the roads! Cheers Roy 👍

[@robertjones7695]

Bad Obsession there.

[@18robsmith]

I wondered when the (in)famous Mr Blackhurst would make an appearance........

[@toolmike100]

He was doing his best to imitate them

[@aussiebloke609]

Only more apologetic than Nik. Them Canadians, eh? Sorry...I'll get my coat.

[@18robsmith]

@@aussiebloke609 Also somewhat more restrained in the application of brackets

[@jamesthornton9399]

There is almost no room for the tires, good luck.

[@FanatikBuilds]

It's definitely tight in there, but it works so long as we limit the up-travel appropriately! Thanks! 👍

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

How much did you shorten the drive shafts please

[@FanatikBuilds]

Ohh it was a little while ago now John but I think it was about 6 inches. The same amount was removed by the new lower control arms and toe-links. 👍

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

@@FanatikBuilds thank you for your reply I know your busy!!

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@JohnSmith-qj4cf No problem John 😊👍

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

@@FanatikBuilds may be if you have time measure the ones you shorten please 😊

[@comethiburs2326]

16:48 damn it.

[@FanatikBuilds]

😬👍

[@damianbrennan2258]

Do u have a picture of the car now

[@FanatikBuilds]

Hey Damian, check out our more recent videos! :)

[@herbertedgell6578]

a W M C production world motor company lol

[@andrewwalker3055]

The bolt pattern is not 5-120. It is 5-120.65, which is 5-4.75 inches. Almost all GM rear drive classic cars have this bolt pattern

[@FanatikBuilds]

Yep, someone else pointed this out too! My bad! 😊 Thanks Andrew 👍

[@andrewwalker3055]

I worked in the tire and wheel industry for 11 years. Those numbers are scorched into my brain. Your build is so cool and really inspiring. I don’t know if there is much of anything cooler than a big American V8 stuffed into a small European sports car. I’m preparing for a build of similar proportions and watching yours with close attention. Keep up the good work

[@FanatikBuilds]

@@andrewwalker3055 Thanks Andrew! Hey very cool, good luck with your build! What have you got going on with it?

[@andrewwalker3055]

Well it involves a BMW mini... that’s pretty much all I can say right now. I’ll share a link when we get some videos uploaded

[@DannysGarage]

5 x 120 isn't that uncommon of a bolt pattern... BMW has used it for a long time on their cars.

[@FanatikBuilds]

My apologies, it's actually a 5x4.75" pattern which equates to 5x120.65mm not 5x120 ... It's close enough that BMW wheels would probably fit, but technically not the right setup. Didn't matter for us as we already had our new wheels anyway though! 😂 Cheers Danny, and thanks for the heads up!

[@bikernation136]

👍👏🏻

[@ForgedShaft]

first

[@leviharris413]

What's with all the talking shots. I'm fine with having explanation and sharing of the thought process, but the way that you just show a video of you talking for a near fifth of the total episode. Just do voiceover

[@FanatikBuilds]

As I mentioned in the video, I lost track of a bunch of footage. Since it all happened a while ago there's no way I could have shown anything other than the "talking shots" without giving away future progress!

[@roytilton5696]

Harris: If you don't like it, then go watch a Lego build video!

[@geoffreygover-sharpe4642]

So, after all that work you cheaped out and bought Rotas? C’mon guys it deserves better than that...

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks, but ~$2k for wheels and tires on a non-essential car is enough for us!

[@MattBargain]

Less talking please.

[@patriqcnewman275]

Ugly car