How To Make A Custom Hot Rod Steering Linkage - 1931 Model A Roadster !

[@37FordGuy]

This is my favourite kind of video. And stop apologizing for explaining so much - your methodical and detailed explanations set you apart from everyone else. Master craftsman and professor.

[@psiked]

Agreed! You are excited to make great work even better (you’re excitement at the end about the new firewall). Better and better every episode.

[@DirtyD786]

It’s a Canadian thing, chill

[@37FordGuy]

@@DirtyD786 Sorry (from Toronto)

[@murdoc6501]

Brilliant explanation of your process, stop apologizing! Us backyard garage guys are learning! Go Japhands, keep moving forward!

[@Blondihacks]

A nice aspect of your design is crash safety. That jog with the two U joints will cause the column to collapse on itself and protect the driver in a front collision. Great job, Karl!

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I've been working on and building custom choppers for more than twenty years and this is definitely my favorite web site. You do fantastic work and if this ain't custom, nothing is! Beautiful workmanship, all the way. Thanks for all the details, they make it what you are!

[@s.godbur3589]

Simply a genius builder.. Absolutely like your patience and sheer simple eloquent explaining. Simply marvellous

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Great work around for that big Nail head, also, even though it's not something nice to think about, it will also be very safe heaven forbid in a crash. Basically won't send the column straight back at you. Something I always consider in every build I've done. Great work.

[@robertgroves6186]

You are an inspiration!! I'm working on restoring a 1971 GMC 1/2 ton & have a 1970 GTO in line for the next project. I'm a heavy equipment mechanic / welder & still learn so much from your videos!! Thanks.

[@grayzbildz]

Great job, I like watching you work through solutions Karl. In Australia we aren't allowed to cut and weld any steering components. Your solution looks strong but wouldn't be allowed by engineers/registration authorities in Aus. Cheers, Andy

[@joesprague1464]

Always fun to watch a true artist at work creating.

[@briankinnear7461]

Great video. You gotta do what you gotta do to get the result you want....a beautiful nailhead in an old school looking hot rod. Beautiful looking brace. Catching up on videos today, Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

You kept saying you talked too much, no you didn't. Like hearing how you have thought things through. Well done.

[@larrymitchell4124]

Nice craftsman work

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Agree with others, luv the way you explain what you’re doing before it’s done!! Awesome content, keep up the great work!!

[@DanHancock-e7o]

Great planning and design with the steering. I Like the Fast Cut machine!! I do the same thing but with a straight edge and hand held plasma cutter. I also use MDF with different hole sizes. I also like your tool you designed for cutting holes! The Car is looking good can't wait for the fire wall design and creating/shaping.

[@pacificrider08]

Nooo!!! I can't wait to see more of your custom fabrication. I so enjoy seeing the beautiful things you make because you make it look good in your designs. Awesome work, man. Keep it going!

[@michiganracer1181]

As always great metal work, although you raise my anxiety working without covering the intake manifold...lol love your builds

[@daleking8529]

Excellent job as usual! How about a nice sheet metal cover for the inside ujoints? Attach to the firewall and floor. Take care.

[@ronbunker5778]

I really enjoy watching you creating parts! Your designs are really cool, and I love the way you explain how and what you are doing. I always learn from these!

[@patrickharrand]

Another great video Karl. Thanks again for sharing your skills with us.

[@BillyJ57]

Nice metal work Karl.

[@paulthomas-lo3ry]

Nice work, can't wait for the lake headers to be built. Please show us how you fab them up. Thank

[@JustinPaul1st]

Karl you nailed it with the steering brace, over engineered but thats agood thing...maybe consider doing the same brace on the passenger side for uniformity and added strength to the firewall also...

[@timr.3108]

Well done, looking forward to seeing more content on this build.

[@larryreece1403]

Nice! Great Video! love the bracket and all the explanation. Don't worry about talking too much!

[@psiked]

The side profile - that motor does look mint 👌 I felt bad all the extra work replacing, but looks alone, it was worth it. Great work as usual Karl!

[@shotsrodder]

Very cool brace 😎 it’s a shame to cover it up 😂 👨🏻‍🎨 great job as always

[@johnjaeger287]

Excellent work! Also excellent story telling pace and capture...that's a completely different talent you have mastered!

[@wyattoneable]

Oh yeah, I hit the "like" button before the video starts because I know it's going to be good.

[@dondavis6997]

I think you do just fine explaining. Especially for the people that don't realize what it takes to fabricate. I do a lot of that. Because I'm a mechand I do fabricating making stuff myself. I'm restoring an old vehicle. Well, sort of I have to fabricate stuff. I wanna customize? Because some stuff you just can't buy

[@jackrichards1863]

Planning is more useful than .. anything. When it comes to foot space and steering control . Karl, the Nissan Pathfinder I think it's called there? (We have RR50 Terrano) The column stays high to the radiator support panel in those. And a gearset in a case reverses the direction of the steering column continuing downwards to the rack and pinion steering system. When the steering box is turned to point ford, the direction of rotation is inverted. This all means the column can stay above the headers with sufficient planning, and your footwell stays clutter empty.

[@PaulAsselstine]

Nice work Kid!

[@KishCorner]

Your videos have inspired me to step into the unknown as far as fabrication goes - very much so. The compassionate tone of the video and information presented also makes it very easy to learn.

[@sultandanish3029]

Dude, you're like the Bob Ross of cars. Same vibe😂

[@justanoldman697]

That motor looks so cool in the car!

[@andreasbenning]

Your explanation of how you want the shifter to look made me think of the ones in automatic shifted Corvairs, just a tiny little T handle sticking out of the dashboard. That would be a discret feature! Always a great time watching you work, keep it up! Thanks for uploading! Greetings from Sweden

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hi Karl, just love this work, you and Ellio are a great pair in the shop. That fast cut just amazes me. Keep up the great work you are brilliant.

[@ianwebb4286]

That's a awesome idea for a steering support. Thanks Carl

[@Spiritof_76]

Choosing a 401 Buick was a boss move. Love the old Buick motors, and am tired of all the sbc and LS swaps on everything.

[@MaddMattsGarage]

Damnnnnn! Man you flippin rock thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@joecioe8566]

Love that engine. Looking forward to seeing the firewall.

[@laurensmith1828]

Well done as usual. Thanks for sharing!

[@metalbones]

What I have done before for welding 2 pieces of the steering "D" rod, I hold the long pc in the lathe chuck, then put the short pc in the tailstock chuck, then weld it, it ends up real straight!

[@carlwhite8225]

How cool is that? beautiful job as always.

[@franksgarage8551]

Beautiful! The column is nice and solid!

[@shawnphillips9309]

Amazing what an engine swap can do. From street rod to hot rod.

[@jeremym6793]

Awsome thanks I gotta redo my steering on my model A I didn't think about doing the joints under the dash that looks clean

[@kosworkshop]

Enjoy these build videos. Always learn so much!

[@chrisr778]

Another great video!

[@GerryMiller-y4d]

You have awesome videos

[@dannywiley4072]

Your design book you have is awesome. I’d like to get something like that.

[@scottrickard7202]

Can i make a suggestion. Put some tape over your manifold. Keep stuff from falling into engine

[@albegt98]

good job man 👍💪

[@gordonhenagar6652]

man , great job really enjoyed this video!

[@herbiederby3394]

Karl The work looks.... 💯🙂👍🙏

[@mikeobrien6954]

Still following love the build. You mentioned a dash mount shifter like in the Zepher, google Wlnsor fabrications in Battle Creek mi their are pictures of theirs. I used one on a 29 sedan in the early 80’s and mounted on the left cowl

[@BrianSmart1959]

Dang! I was hoping you would just swap it to right hand drive for the extra cool factor. But brackets are cool too.

[@brianmacadam4793]

This is SO much work to put the new engine in.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice work Karl Coming back to gather

[@terrys6871]

This is such a cool build!👌👍 Ps, everyone missed you at Graffiti days this year

[@larrylilly2552]

Cool video

[@eddiedebeer1709]

Looking Carl and looking super cool

[@GypsyJvan]

havnt seen u in a while, thanks.. ..Black Art Forge..

[@paulhedman7387]

This is great, Thanks.

[@garylietz6305]

Excellent......

[@davidcarr4464]

Tight work on the steering 👍🏻Please tell me you are going to get those Christmas colors of that motor and paint the block and heads black with chrome valve covers. I think it would look awesome without any hood panels.

[@dustiestark9701]

Looking good.

[@rtrottier14]

awesome work.

[@thorzeens]

that works to nice

[@danielbuckner2167]

Karl, I know this isnt the most recent vid but maybe you'll see this. I wonder why not try and build your own "steer clear" type offset steering box for the roadster. I have always thought a ser of timing gears repurposed would work...🤷🏻‍♂

[@bobsudich117]

Have you seen the clear steer US chain offset s or The OziSteer Chain offsetavailable for offsetting steering shafts? Clear steer don't comply in Oz but the OziSteer do but shouldn't bother you in Canada. Love your work mate

[@THEFALCON58]

Hi Carl, From Perth WA, Are you going to use the old firewall turn it around weld up the holes, and step in. It gives you more room to get at the distributor and the back of your motor to run cables/fuel line. An air scoop on top of the Bonnet to help cool the motor, and build looks great.

[@jasonkebic741]

I hope you install a slip shaft as the intermediate part, just so that if you were to ever end up in a collision your steering could collapse and not severely injure you.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

I got your videos out of order I watched the firewall video yesterday

[@JefGlubka]

Do you have the spark plug covers? You should put them on before you mock up the headers. Just a thought. Great call on the nail head. You don’t see a lot of open engine hot rods with those engines.

[@edkattera3674]

You need to cover your intake holes great work

[@donnieslaughter764]

Nice bracket but you need to cover the carburetor holes up

[@minnesotatomcat]

Are you gonna put something over the exposed knuckles to keep shoestrings or anything from getting caught in there?

[@lassenorr435]

The steering column bracket looks like something from Batman 😉

[@bobaldred6322]

Side cutters work well for removing keys.

[@stephennovotny6157]

nice car 🚘🚗🚘

[@gundolfgehrke2856]

Super Typ 🤗

[@jasonpierson65]

Could you run the hood sides and cut a window in it to for the exhaust to come out and show off the engine? Like a window into the engine bay. Just seems unfinished. It will be beautiful either way

[@bobhalstead1879]

Karl look at the steer clear system,might help you out

[@thorzeens]

for your uper mounting of stearing why not run a tube all the way across car that give you some better side colishion protection and solid place for to hold stearing

[@number7__879]

Yes Sir!!!

[@erniehoffer1784]

Great video. Were you a student or instructor at Kindig Customs? Did you like Utah?

[@dondavis6997]

What do you recommend for a cheap Tig Welder, that'll do all Or at least Is steel Including stainles.

[@jamieyz]

Are you using the foot pedal on the tig? Thanks for the video.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

i saw somewhere the steering shaft was like a very big flexable speedometer cable not sure how it worked

[@EarlG-r4r]

Just wondering why you didn’t tie the fabricated brace into the dash panel in the car it would make everything so much stronger.

[@kurtludwig6962]

I like your idea of not using “Traditional Cowl steering “

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Do UJs not need to be in back-to-back pairs, ie even numbers?

[@SkaterStimm]

Hey Karl, my foot seems like it would rest there or it would interfere with the clutch... any concern?

[@trinitycrafteddoors]

Ok, first thr steering bracket was bent. Then after the install, I noticed the bent area had been cut and welded. Which is correct??

[@vaughanjohnson575]

Hey Carl, instead of removing the key, you could of just hung it off the edge of the angle iron

[@brianperkins4998]

Drive by chain would of looked nice under the dash.

[@scottcobb4966]

👍

[@michaelhansen6481]

🤘🤘👍

[@RolandHitchens-i3w]

It would be gangster to have the sides made out of plexiglass with the engine all painted and lite up with LED lights. Nailhead under glass 😎

[@travisfisher594]

👍🏻👊🏻