Installing Split Wishbones: 1928 Ford Model A Hotrod Project; The Crazy Casey Roadster Ep10

Hey There, and welcome back to the channel everyone! My 1928 Model A Roadster Project is BACK!!
In this episode we’re going to finally install these 1940 Ford Split Wishbones with a kit from Speedway Motors:
www.speedwaymo...
Really, we’re just going to rough the wishbones in, but you’ll get to see what’s involved in installing the threaded bungs into the bones themselves, as well as watching me struggle to figure out how to square the axle up with the frame. I’ll save final welding (since it would have had to be done upside down) until the body comes off of the chassis for the final time. Which will also allow me the opportunity to re-measure everything a final time once I have the full weight of the engine and transmission installed in the chassis. But this video represents a BIG step in the right direction for this project!
With that said, I hope you all enjoy this week’s video! And please don’t forget to hit that “LIKE” button, and “SUBSCRIBE” to the channel if you like what you see, and want to see more videos like this every single week! Also, hit me in the comments section to let me know what you think, and tell me what YOU want to see more of in future videos.
To see more of this project, find me on Instagram via @Rev_Casey_James and follow the hashtag #TheCrazyCaseyRoadster.
And here’s the link to the HAMB build thread:
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Thanks Again for Watching!
Video Thumbnail Picture by my friend Spencer Simon.
Music:
Xceleratr by The Black Jackets
Surf Monster by Daniel Mark Farrant and Paul Rawson
Wardrobe:
Jack Daniels
Lynchburg, TN
The Gun Store
Las Vegas, NV

[@chesterlauck734]

Casey, I just found your channel and this being my first video of yours that I have watched, great content. I just got my '31 A running gear today and going to have to split the wish bone because I'm going to do a V-8 install and this was super informative. Thanks and I look forward to catching up on the rest of your content.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thanks Chester! Feel free to ask questions if you need help or if anything is confusing the way I’ve presented it. I’m here to help! I’m hoping to get back on the videos VERY soon! Cheers!

[@justkartbuilds4710]

I'm so glad to see you using greased rod-ends rather than heim joints - so much safer and needing much less maintenance.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Certainly in this application they are. Thanks for commenting!

[@steveforkmining]

Very nice clean traditional ford hotrod!

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thank you Steve. She’s comin’ along. 😊

[@steveforkmining]

@@crazycaseyscustoms I just finished a very similar Hi-Boy but with a 1930 roadster body. I found a great rust-free body that had been hanging in the rafters of his shop since 1964. the doors were stuffed with wadded-up newspapers from 1957!

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Yeah, they did that, @@steveforkmining. Early “Dynomat”. Haha! How cool, man! Do you have any videos of it on your channel? I’ll have to check it out.

[@steveforkmining]

@@crazycaseyscustoms No videos on my channel It is very time-consuming as you well know, and I'm way yo lazy! LOL, I sent you an email with a picture. I can send you more pics if you like. Jerry

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Fun process. Reminds me of when I built my T-bucket back in the 70s. Going to be a neat hot rod when you are done.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thanks Mr. Shade Tree! Hey, I can see your comment on my other video in my notifications, but when I click on it, it disappears, and I can’t reply. Thanks for the sub! And for the kind words. I will check out your channel for sure!!

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

Clean install Casey. Yup, I measured the front crossmember and ran off the center. Your foundation looks good 👍 sweet lookin Flathead you got there. Like the shirt😁

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

The Gun Store in Las Vegas, Ron. Got to fire a belt-fed machine gun! It was epic.

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

@@crazycaseyscustoms Yep, I took my son to guns and ammo garage for his 21st birthday. He got the call of duty special which included the 50 Cal. I feel you brother.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

@@flatheadronsgarage7345 Oh dang! I’ve always wanted to shoot a .50! Going to have to make it back there one of these days.

[@georgeredlewgit6891]

Squaring the axles with the frame is most accurate using triangulation, I.e. measuring from rear axle ends to centre point of front cross member spring bolt or, king pin centres to centre point of rear cross member spring bolt. Then checking all other relevant measurements and adjusting to suit. Nice job Casey.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

You are absolutely correct George. When I take the body back off to do the final assembly, I’ll have to scrutinize all of those measurements.

[@aussiejas6599]

Great video Casey. Happy 400 subbs.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thanks Jas!

[@rogermishler8794]

Thanks for your video, it is very helpful. Just curious why you used later split bones instead splitting model a unit? was it just to get a certain look, or is there an advantage to the later units? Thanks.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thanks Roger. When talking any kind of suspension link, longer is pretty much always going to be better. And I figure a Hot Rodder of the day probably would have used as much donor material as possible from the later car that his Juice Brakes came from. That, and I do also find them a bit more aesthetically pleasing. So, all of the above, I guess. 😊

[@slowshop]

New subscriber here! You got a good channel.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Thank you Slowshop! Thank you VERY much. I just subscribed to your channel too; I’ll check it out the next time I have a little down time; it looks like you have some pretty neat projects.

[@slowshop]

@@crazycaseyscustoms Hope you'll like it. 🍻 Cheers mate

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Golly Gee Mr;. Split wishbones...who would have thought...

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼 Michael. Thank You.

[@gerardogaona6557]

Hey a bit off topic but quick question.i have a 31 Ford stock roller.i want to getting running asap and was giving a straight 6 Chevy.would i have to box it or could i run it like that?

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

The consensus is, yes. The frames were barely adequate 90+ years ago, and that Chevy 6 probably makes double the power. That said, the earliest hot rodders didn’t, but the steel would have been in a lot better shape in the 40’s…

[@gerardogaona6557]

Thank you sir👍🏻

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Anytime, @@gerardogaona6557! 👍🏼

[@chrisjamieson9300]

Hi Casey great work I'm really enjoying the channel! Is the rear axle model A or a later V8 one? What are you thoughts on a stock model A rear axle behind a stock or slightly warmed 24 stud flathead V8? Cheers Chris

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Awesome Chris! Thank you and glad to hear you’re enjoying the channel. I believe that the rear axle in my car is a ‘48. I think that, because it is an open drive axle, and I do not believe that it was converted…though it might have been. I think that the stock Model A axle should probably survive. I believe that they were plenty stout. Pick up the Vern Tardel book (link in the description of my Model A Rear Suspension video (Ep.8). It goes into depth about making a closed drive axle work with the V8 transmission…little bit different approach than I took, but even cooler in terms of being “traditional”. Good luck with the project, and don’t hesitate to ask questions as you have them. Are you doing any sort of photo/video documentation of your project? I’d love to check it out!

[@chrisjamieson9300]

@@crazycaseyscustoms Thanks Casey I'll check out Ep.8 I posted on the Hamb - www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/lawn-art.1233024/ I'm so new to traditional hot rods and really have no idea where to start but was stoked to find you here! I have some coupe 1/4's, boot lid , 2x cowls, a cut down sedan into pick up, definitely would like some advice/guidance.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

I’ll check out your build thread, @@chrisjamieson9300!

[@Sc300autogm]

What wheels and tire sizes are on the model A ? I love the set up

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Alex, I *think* (been too long) that the wheels are 16x4.5 front and 16x5.5 rear, and the tires are 16x5.50 front and 16x7.00 rear.

[@BBBILLY86]

Why a 1940 wishbone on a 28-31? Can the original 28-31 be split and used?

[@IowaMercMan]

@Bill Jr sure you can use 28-31 bones. The later bones have caster “built in” at the perch pin end, and the A bones don’t. Or maybe he was simply using what he’s got!

[@BBBILLY86]

@@IowaMercMan TY very much for explaining that. So much to learn on a hot rod build when coming from 70s vehicles.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

⬆️ @@IowaMercMan That’s what he’s got. 😉

[@chuckstith838]

Caddy wampus. When's the last time you heard that? Enjoy

[@BBBILLY86]

I had a ratty Omega Gasser, econoline straight axle with 500 Caddy motor. Used to call it "Caddy-woopa$$"

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

😂😂😂 @Chuck Stith

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

@@BBBILLY86 That’s a great name for a Cad-powered street freak. Love it!!

[@watto1964]

That seam on the wishbone should be on the bottom.

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

I think on a Model A, you are correct, but not on a ‘40 Ford. You can see where I cut the shock mounts off (the top).

[@watto1964]

@@crazycaseyscustoms Right on. I don't know anything about '40 Fords. 👍

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Your comment (which is the second such comment I have received), pushed me to go pull up a picture of an unsplit ‘40 wishbone just to make sure I was remembering things correctly, @@watto1964. But, yeah, they’re right side up.

[@lindastephenson1312]

Sorry Boss caster angle is not king pin inclination angle. rich

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Correct. Semantics error on my part.

[@MrJeep75]

Just add a spacer

[@crazycaseyscustoms]

Do you mean a shim at spring?