How To Shorten A Ford Flathead Driveshaft - Ford Free-T - Ep. 75

[@rogermiller8262]

Nice job, your a fine welder. Mike your video production is Awsome. I feel like this is a TV show I follow. Thanks guy.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you Roger, we're working hard to make the videos better to watch as well as being informative for viewers. All the feedback we truly value and listen to! -Matt/ITG

[@myredute]

Another nice job,especially the TIG welding. I pissed all the original torque tube & drive shaft off on my '31 Ford Slant & installed a complete Mitchell Synchro box & Overdrive. Updated quality is what I was after & updated quality is what I got. A 1931 Flathead that won't be screaming it's head off at highway speeds. Mitchell can even build one for your car Matt!

[@robbieautrey3158]

Thanks for the tutorial Matt on how to that. Very nice job and I don't think you have to worry about it coming apart with your welding skills..

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Robbie, I've done a handful and haven't had one break on me yet, but even a beginner could get it all set up and tack weld it and take to a driveshaft shop to finish it if need be. Thanks for watching. -Matt/ITG

[@TravelBackroads]

Awesome job. I agonized over doing this last year and it probably took me a week. Torque tubes are hard to come by in my area but it all worked out. Great video that's going to help a lot of builders. Cheers,

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks man, yea I used to dread doing it! I figured this was one that would really help guys getting into this with how to go about it and what parts to use when gathering. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@xozindustries7451]

Cool seeing how these things were put together back then

[@jeep4752]

Thank you for posting these 2 videos! Now i know i can shorten mine when the time comes.

[@richardt2k1]

I think this is my favorite. Watched 3 times now. 👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreylapointe2061]

Great job on that shaft, I was very impressed !!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Not bad for a young kid eh'?! Haha. Thanks for tuning in Jeffery! -Matt/ITG

[@Dave_Boyer]

The last two videos have been awesome, I’ve know what’s in the tube, and I have one...I’ve just never taken it apart.

[@MrJgrote]

Your skills are top notch, and your videos and commentary are very engaging. Now you just need that break that gets your channel found by more people. I hope some bigger channel will step up and plug you to a bigger audience. You may have to try to do some collaboration with Hagerty, B is for build, or someone like that. Until (and after) then, keep them coming, and I'll do my part by sitting here and watching them!

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Nice Job Matt. Great video Mike !

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you Gerry! -Matt/ITG

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Great video guys, looks good first time I have seen this done,looks like it should work....can't wait to see it on the road

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Chuck, I'm hoping it's helpful for others when they tackle this part of their project! -Matt/ITG

[@Lanni_747]

Wish I saw this earlier. I was hesitant in doing my own driveshaft. Just paid someone 800$ ! To do it. It seemed a lot to me but no one else is around to do it. Anyway great work and now I learned.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Live and learn, there definitely is something to be said about the peace of mind to have a driveshaft shop do the work! Next time you can try to do one yourself. Any day you learn is a good one! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Excellent job!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

That was very nicely done. I will never do that myself but it was an interesting process.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Jeff, Hopefully it helps some other rodders in their project. -Matt/ITG

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Great Work, Matt!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you! -Matt/ITG

[@bobwoodhams7242]

Great Job Matt

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Bob! -Matt/ITG

[@bingoshotrods2023]

Great info

[@pkerit308]

When I shortened my driveshaft for the 31 Ford, we extended the splines with an index head and machined a fresh surface for the center driveshaft bearing to run on.

[@TravelBackroads]

The driveshaft is actually thicker and hardened where the center bearing runs but you machined a fresh surface into it? It must fit super loose or did you use some other type of bearing? Those stock bearings encased in rubber are hard to find and expensive if you do. In a Model A or T you really don't need to keep it. The stock torque tube/driveshaft never had one after all.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I'm not a machinist by any means so I do what works for me within my skill level. I'm sure that way is definitely the best, but this method is the most straight forward for the "average" guy. I appreciate you input I like to hear how others tackle these jobs! -Matt/ITG

[@herbieleal9160]

I’ve just subscribed to your channel.... I’ve been on a 6 hour binge of your videos .... I have question since I’m 2 biscuits shy of 350lbs and I have a 1933 Plymouth 2 door sedan ... I’m wondering do you have any videos on widening and lengthening a body ??? Great instructional video content .... mad skills

[@robertironside3166]

Great stiff! Thanks!

[@greenmountainsuriving]

your fab skillz are truly amazing thanks from Sean in Athens Vt

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the kind words Sean! -Matt/ITG

[@waynegilling6048]

not sure how least 40 years since I did one of those many would be using that driveline today but good video; been at 40 years since I did one of those . Normally I switched to 8 3/4 Chrysler ; Olds or Buick or truck Ford 9 in. you be surprised what can be made to work with the opposite company.

[@roberteverette4766]

Hello, glad I found this video. I just pick up a 48 Ford rear end. Is there suppose be a universal joint on the end of the torque tube for the trans? Mine has a spline shaft showing. I want to mate the torque tube to a c-4 trans. What do I need to do to make this happen?

[@chrisskilling987]

Matt, what did you use to attach the sleeve back to the pinion without a complete factory pin? Thanks, Chris.

[@ralphreuben1386]

thanks dude,ive a exact same job to do for my 35 phaeton/trike construction i have underway here,it almost looks like the same amount of length reduction on drivehaft/torque tube as i need and i was wondering on how to go about this particular job-now i know.im using a 38 frame,35 engine/box,38 rear end,frame shortened and narrowed tapered to a modified harley springer front end,17"rear wires and all parts are 35-6 ford or period american bike parts eg ford 35 headlight etc.cheers big-ears

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hey Ralph, I'm glad this video was good timing for you! I think this is a project that a lot of guys agonize over and it's straight forward once you seen it done once or twice. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@ldnwholesale8552]

It is only an 8 spline drive. A very simple milling operation to cut these splines

[@v860rich]

I don't know what kind of tooling you have for your 3 in 1 machine, but if it were me I would have just cut new splines on the shaft. It could have still been welded but the splines would have added another layer of security.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I don't disagree. I used what I had to get the job done. Haven't had one come apart before myself, so it works ok for me. Thanks for watching. -Matt/ITG

[@shrederyoungblood69]

Awesome

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Supervisor at 8:04.... What breed of supervisor...

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hi Joe, he's a Great Dane/Hound mix. Moon is the best sidekick I could ask for! -Matt/ITG

[@damiansgaragebuilds7663]

Is it possible to connect a torque tube rear to a Muncie 3 speed transmission?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yes just get a open drive conversion kit for the rear

[@damiansgaragebuilds7663]

IronTrap Garage thanks so much I will look into that! 🤟🏽

[@ulpilotrmh]

Matt, what is the music in the opening?

[@IronTrapGarage]

ulpilotrmh all the music will now be listed in the bottom of the description for every video!! -Mike/ITG

[@Ajen1959]

Id say your building it to a T

[@IronTrapGarage]

I see what you did there haha.

[@brucer81]

Why the torque tube anyone?

[@Test_Tickles]

For the love of God, Kroil is the world's best penetrant, it's not a cutting fluid. Use some ATF or booger snot, or Kroil's actual lubricant, but preserve the expensive ass Kroil Penetrant for breaking loose king pins, perch pins, hubs, drums, etc. You're better than this.

[@darrylsmith9539]

Sorry guys, but do you really need the music during the build?

[@barrysnell6775]

If he didn't mix music in, some other guy with an insatiable urge to post inane comments would ask, "sorry guys, but do you really need to make your videos so quiet during the build?" Not everyone can be made happy, and few people want to hear the scream of a die grinder or the on-and-off hum of a pulsing Tig welder, with nothing but the sounds of heavy breathing or boots scuffing on concrete in between...Or if their shop is anything like mine, virtual non-stop cussing over the screw up they just made. Use the mute feature next time, Bud.