MAJOR chassis fabrication... rear suspension fabricated from SCRATCH using spare junkyard parts 🙌

This was our most productive day yet... we have the full team here today to thrash on the chassis for the 1934 Plymouth. Nathan and Doug are going to fabricate the entire rear suspension from scratch while Bad Chad boxes in the frame using 14 gauge metal 🙌
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[@bobballew6087]

I don’t understand all the shoulda kuda from the SOFA, I am amazed at how and what they fabricated from junk and scraps. Oh yeah I do believe that they are still in mock up mode and if you have followed them for any length of time you will see that they always make it work. Don’t understand the negative comments. Build your car film it and then post it up on KZbin and maybe you can show us your way, there’s always more than one way to skin a cat. AWESOME CONTENT!!!! Jolene you did an awesome job filming and then putting it all together and then posting it up for us to enjoy. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your craft and I truly appreciate how your complete team work together and really seam to enjoy the builds and working together as a BADASS team.

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

Most of us really really like the show and the builds , but if someone gives an opinion that’s all it is, some of us who have given an opinion when asked, only to be shot down by others subscribers ,even the people who offer an opinion with a great idea seem to get moaned at as well. Seems a waste of time giving opinions when asked at times only to have other subscribers taking things to personal, me personally love the content and think these Guys make a great team and I can only hope to see a lot more content from the HILTZ TEAM… But at the end of the day if I want to give an opinion I will after all we’re all Human Beings… So keep up the fantastic work Guys and keep them Videos coming,said with respect to all watching the show… From New Zealand 🇳🇿 ✌️😎👍

[@stephenessex3819]

Why couldn't Doug use the plasma to cut the circle discs ?

[@saltempio4391]

Lol I was thinking the same thing 😮

[@rodmackinnon8497]

SD . . .

[@shanewoods2271]

Yep thinking same thing hard way to do it and dangerous

[@Aaronlewis8846]

I was thinking the same thing but he got it done

[@fueltracker]

Most of us don't have plasma cutters. I feel confident after watching the Dougster.

[@bruceg7204]

All those suspension parts need to be adjustable

[@8419james]

You have a plasma cutter and you're using a grinder to make circles?

[@virginiaman1960]

The only reason Chad was using the plasma cutter was because Doug and Nathan had the angle cutter’s

[@8419james]

@@virginiaman1960 Doug was using a grinder to cut the 4 circles. It would have taken less than 2 minutes with the plasma cutter, instead of 15 with the grinder. He could have used it in between Chad cutting the frame pieces.

[@ianbarnes6266]

But doug always gets the bum deal, he is the one that busts his balls cleaning all the crap from frames and body parts, then he sands everything to within an inch of its life before paint, while Nate does some jobs that Doug could be doing.

[@brianvandemortel6710]

Metal cutting chop saw would save time and money just a suggestion

[@tomebel7149]

An awful short rear control arm means a lot of pinion angle change when suspension works....means possible vibration. And if frame is not square, rear steer could be a problem.

[@user-ne9ji1ld8m]

What about the castor on the front axle need 3 to 5 degrees leaning back at the top they didn't even bother to check it

[@r1lark]

The radius rods from the early Ford rearend outside (the one that Doug was using to bend the circles for the spring cups) could have been used for the new rearend. Make up some nice brackets to attach the radius rods to the rear axle, make up some threaded bungs for the front of them for heim joint rod ends, and you would have some nice split rear wishbones similar to the fronts.

[@Aaronlewis8846]

Guys the shit isn't done yet. Stay tuned or get out!

[@genarogarcia1087]

Same thing I was thinking about the pinion angle, a four link is what I would have used, but it's his project.

[@ianbarnes6266]

​@@Aaronlewis8846calm down, people will always have opinions that differ from your own, if we didn't we would be working as robots for Elon Musk

[@kevinching1975]

If you make the rear axle solid to the bar to the chassis as it moves it will change your pinion angle which is not what you want the pinion angle should not change as the axle moves up and down thus putting more stress on the universal joint causing it to fail. I use to build racing chassis here in NZ You will also need a Panhard bar to stop the rear axle from swaying side ti side.

[@timdubois407]

Nathan is such a valuable asset to you Chad.

[@ianbarnes6266]

Or is Chad a valuable asset to Nate 😂

[@BrianSteele-sz8hl]

I’ve only used a plasma cutter a little bit so I not sure how well it does on thick metal like bar stock but I know if I owned one I would not be using those cut off disks. Lot less noise and a little less mess. Those disks ain’t cheap for the good ones.

[@bobmcclintock8080]

Fina is one great dog !

[@stonehawk7036]

Love seeing Fina...I recently had to put my old doggie down her name was Iris..im heartbroken we had her 11 yrs..just like fFina she loved milk bones...it is bittersweet but a joy to see Fina on set with you folks. she is a very good dog. your friend stonehawk

[@TerryLee-ni4iv]

So instead of taking advantage of the threads on the heim joints so the rear control arms could be adjustable length you weld them in place rendering them fixed length, non adjustable and non rebuildable. Bad Chad engineering at its finest

[@harleysmucker3360]

As always... That guy should Sell his tools, and by Ritalin for the money instead.....

[@ianbarnes6266]

@@harleysmucker3360 well maybe he takes 500mg of Fuckitol and does what he wants, and you should probably take 1000mg of shutyowining.

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

Wow !!! Team Hiltz what a productive day . The Chassis Adjustments and Fabrication are almost there. It was neat that most of the parts that were needed came out of Chad's Junk Yard. A great team of friends working together on individual mini projects helped complete the mission . It was great to see Floyd working on the interior of the 1950 Ford Coupe as well. Jolene did a fantastic job popping all over the shop and filming all today's activities

[@Aaronlewis8846]

I absolutely liked this video with how long it was (thanks Jolene) and all the work that was done so far today and yesterday. The guys you have are awesome. Nate is a visionary himself and takes pride in his work. Good job everyone. See ya tomorrow!

[@bruceg7204]

You need to have the front axle leaning back about 7 degrees so that the front wheels don’t shake back and forth when you’re going down the road

[@ianbarnes6266]

Like the dreaded " death wobble that sone 4x4's suffer with yeah ?

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

I would have left the trailing arms threaded and kept the threads on the heim joints and a lock nut for front and back adjustments to square up the rear-end, also on the front axle for the same reason.

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

I have to agree

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

​@user-lj1hi4xh6o Agree, but that's what Heim joints suppose to do.

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

You are absolutely right, sir​@@DavidSmith-zv7oq

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

You are absolutely right, sir​@@DavidSmith-zv7oq

[@dannico58]

you're gonna want those control arms to pivot at both ends otherwise the differential housing will rock and change the pinion angle more than you want, the pan-hard bar idea will probably work fine, here is a link showing a system much like what you're doing, notice both ends of the control arms have pivots. I'm not trying to be an asshole just trying to help

[@robetwolfe3843]

As an old hot rodder, I agree with your observation. I suggested they google traction bars to see what other builders are using. The split wishbone on the front also needs to be adjustable for alignment.

[@bruceg7204]

Don’t those heim joints need to be adjustable?

[@butziporsche8646]

The Herb Adams Chassis Engineering book is always a great thing to review before building. When I build my Locost 7, I double-checked everything as per established practice. I would also recommend Carroll Smith's bolts/fasteners book as well.

[@varioushardcore]

'Established practice'. That means it's been done before. Chad don't fly like that. He is an innovator of building pretend vehicles for pretend clients and then keeping them as his own because he can't sell these sculptures as legitimate automobiles with a clear conscience.

[@alpeach9480]

@@varioushardcore Wrong, wrong, wrong. !!

[@mattbackhaus3901]

Short ladder bar control arms mounted solid😮

[@maxyearwood1085]

Just Curious. With the added X brace installed, where is the drive shaft going to run. The engine mounts make the engine set too high in the frame. The old X had a passage built in for the drive shaft with enough travel and space to allow for suspension to work. The add on z is where the problem is for not being in alignment. Should have cut it off at the original frame and made a new front section.

[@bobrottman3445]

Interesting thought because yes, the back end of transmission was sitting on top of old x brace if I remember correctly. Something tells me they’ll get it figured out.

[@Mgreen0104]

If they air bag it would that compensate for the travel? That way they are building it at the highest point? To lower the car to travel height? I’m asking for true knowledge here. No negative intent toward your comment.

[@junie1955]

Why not plasma cut bases for springs much faster

[@greybeard933]

Aren't they notching frame in rear. Thus raising rear end above x brace?

[@cinemafx1]

They need to put the front section on the frame back where it belongs. They have gone down a Rabbit hole and Nate knows it.

[@jodycopeland1]

Also I would be making use of that plasma cutter to speed up the building and to cut cost way down

[@zeromatt1]

The true star of the show is F I N A

[@rockinforjesus7593]

Chad, Jolene, Doug, Nathan… thank you. As I go through the cancer journey I’m on, it is a joy to me to daily watch your builds. I live somewhat vicariously through others’ experiences at the moment because of the limitations I’m dealing with. I may not be there in your garage in Nova Scotia, but really enjoy your shows you put out. Idea… how about some videos of your lives outside the garage? Maybe going out to dinner, any other hobbies you would like to share with your viewing audience, even going to the market. We’d love to see what y’all do outside the garage too 🙂

[@terrywalker7941]

Chad and Jolene, you might wanna think about drilling a hole in that lower spring pocket so water can drain out

[@daw349]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@rogermcgrady2019]

Guess hot wheel has been put to side

[@jeffriley-yv3ng]

hes at an impass

[@JimsNBHomestead]

Dollar store zip cut wheels , no guards. Princess Auto tractor top links. Good god save us

[@varioushardcore]

Bad Chad builds 'curs'. Curs don't need expensive tools or parts to sit in personal museum.

[@jodycopeland1]

I would make those ladder bars as long as I could to make the instant center of gravity to hit right behind the front tires for the best traction

[@justinlucero6652]

Fina got her milky bones !happy girl she is thank to mommy queen Jolene 👌👍

[@mikeryan8698]

Good job on the camera work! I like the smaller snippets of all the guys working! Watching all the progress on the project, as it happens, is certainly more entertaining to me.

[@Joe-fu8mw]

Cool build .

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

Sure glad Jolene was far enough away when Doug wrapped that flat around, at 35:32 or so.

[@rickkirkpatrick2333]

You need a heavier welder for the thick stuff.

[@JimsNBHomestead]

Absolutely cold welds

[@scottmason2866]

The welder has enuff to weld that steel. Depends on who's pulling the trigger.

[@fishenbyfaithoutdoors2589]

Got no adjustment nate.

[@craigdallimore4396]

I think he just does what he's told with some input but probably not the final say.

[@steves2241]

It's hard to believe with all the tools and machines Chad has, he does not have a lathe. You can buy a good one used for less than $1,500, and they last forever.

[@rickeydenton4917]

Buy him one! He is trying to show what one can do without a lot of tools in a one car garage..

[@steves2241]

@@rickeydenton4917 You buy him one, I am a poor man on social security retirement.

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

Exactly ​@@rickeydenton4917

[@markz7383]

He wouldn’t know how to use it.

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

Exactly that’s what he’s trying to do​@@rickeydenton4917

[@lukeandjilljelsma654]

Let's hope the rear end is good after all the work put into it. It looks pretty old.

[@Knightryder628]

Happy Saturday Bad Chad Nation

[@GaryLesatz]

when you are announcing everyone, dont forget Fina!! lol

[@raystackon5113]

Fina is a cool dog.

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

That chassis still has a good twist in it, could be from using the level on an unlevelled car to begin with

[@danielplummer6385]

Hi Team Hiltz, you guys were like a well oiled machine today! Chad the frame looks really good to me although I am far from an expert on frames! If Jolene is going to race it do you want to fill the little holes and add the weight not that it is probably that much but everything does add up. Nate you really rocked it today with everything that you got done. You have a lot more patience than I do, I would have launched that drill as far as I could, lol! Doug you really cranked out those spring cups and they came out really good! You guys need to make upper & lower rubber spring insulators to go in the cups! Jolene great job on the camera, with the video, and with everything else you do to make it all happen. Fina enjoyed her dog biscuits and then camped out under the plymouth body, she must like it too!

[@gfbprojects1071]

Awesome amount of work. Fun to watch. 👍👍

[@joesolo9946]

Really enjoying the way this build is starting off, don't disappoint me.. 😉👍

[@ronaldritter5509]

Shade tree mechanics at its finest love watching you guys keep on keeping on

[@Gerrypatterson90]

Thanks everybody for coming back

[@shanewoods2271]

Yes I think I would have used the plasma cutter for the plates bit dangerous using a disc

[@anthonyrobertson3205]

Dont ask Doug if needed gloves insist he wear them

[@ernestlewis1718]

he did ask if he wanted gloves

[@user-yj7cs5pn2o]

Interesting work today. Good explanation of ideas and good carry through in fabrication. Videography was solid and helpful coverage of ideas all the way to mockup at end. Thank you all.

[@robetwolfe3843]

You need longer rear traction bars and they need to be adjustable, google traction bars for view, and the split wishbones need to be adjustable as well for alignment purposes.

[@N4DRR]

Nate is such a good fabricator and good natured soul, Doug works so hard and is not afraid to get dirty, I feel blessed to be able to watch a clean car building show on youtube, they are a bunch of good old boys ruled by the Queen Jolene

[@robertthomas5590]

I like your dog...

[@conorkelly8]

Chad is lucky to have Nathan. I'd rather watch Nathan build cars rather than watch Chad. You get a feeling Nathan cuts corners he doesn't want to cut, but Chad makes the decisions. Hold onto Nathan Chad. He's the only person that knows what they're doing.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Sometimes watching these guys work , it’s safety last. No visors, no ear protection, no work tables , no clamps , no problem.

[@rjfry8979]

One majpr accident and ECB will be all over this shop, I have harped on Chad over safety issues, but he is stubborn.

[@thejadog1741]

​@@rjfry8979No they won't 😅

[@tomsawyer247]

Karen barret.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

I totally agree that they should use safety protection on a channel and show that you should care about you own health while making KZbin videos. Ear, eye, respirator, gloves, etc. Thats only if you give a shit about yourself and the people that watch your channel. 🤔🇺🇸😢

[@AaronBrevik]

Just enjoy the show. He is a grown man.

[@stuartfarquharson2153]

Jolene I love how the doggie looks at the box of biscuits... Hint, hint like feed me. Summer must be coming as I see how you are dressed 👍. It's bloody cold here in South Africa Johannesburg Take care. Stuart Fena you are the best. Good build today.

[@darwinfoster7420]

Spring bucket is to tight needs to be at least 1/2 inch larger diameter .

[@randykirchhevel7311]

I think a 35 or 36 Ford Frame would work great for your Dodge coupe body which is already set up for the Ford Flathead. What do you think Chad. Is that a good idea. The chassis you are using now the engine will sit up to high the way the frame sits. The drive shaft will be sitting above your floor boards. The wheel base is longer on the 33-34 Dodge coupe then a Model A or 32. Its possible to use a 33-34 Ford frame but even that wheel base may be not long enough.

[@blaineschrader9732]

Awesome job well done

[@stanleyadamko957]

Hey Chad and Jolene, now that you are making more shop space, it would be a good idea to keep your eyes and ears open for a shop selling a used lathe, you can probably score one for a good deal 😉

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Hose clamp works great to hold the skirt on the disc for welding

[@darwinfoster7420]

No way will that rear set up work correctly for reR axle assembly

[@brianmcpeek651]

The good ol plasma cutter would make cutting the plate much faster and save a ton of money. Them grinding dic are expensive. 👍👊 A bench grinder to clean up the edges and boom job done.👍

[@user-vs8go1ny1q]

Those dot slicks are the coolest

[@craiggodfrey2483]

I love the smell of Zip Cut in the morning. Smells like victory.

[@GeraldBoone-qy2yt]

I love that smell too.

[@user-ge4od2um1z]

how about consumables welding, grinding disk etc..

[@sebf2226]

Super boulot 👍

[@brucetodd8993]

Great job guys I love it

[@craigallan6229]

Im wondering if there is enough steering lock now the arms are straight and not like they was

[@claudeperron8197]

Hey all Hiltz crew today; Lovely Jolene and the beautiful Chief-ess Fina girl ! I read a few comments as to what is proper and improper building on here today and not being mechanically inclined, I'm not sure if their ( professional) opinions are the answer, or to keep my trust in the build? Hope Chad can set this straight!! cya on the next one ! T 4 S... Jean Claude, Ontario.

[@roypowell3450]

WOW! Liked the blackboard it took me back to my school days! If you know what I'm saying! 😜

[@johnmcalpine8903]

Wow! Nate is some smart. Auto engineer for sure. A great member of Hiltz Auto Co for sure.

[@SmokedMulletMaster]

Will you fog "Cavity Wax" into the frame rails? Seems like they will rust out prematurely by trapping water and road sand in there if you don't protect the metal somehow.

[@bradleymckay365]

Really nice work Chad

[@fredhug85]

To get the privilege to watch, phuuuu I’m impressed to see all that talent. No break time. Thnx guys

[@allanlazarus2694]

Hope you're gonna put shock absorbers on the rear with the coil springs. If not, that rear end is gonna bounce and be unstable

[@markplant2184]

Awesome, Thanks

[@mode1charlie170]

You should duplicate the cross frame you have attached to the top of the chassis again at the bottom of the chassis and tie the top and bottom together with gussets.

[@chadshelton6060]

I would rather hear the grinders then chad repeating himself or trying to convince us of something over and over. I don’t see how chad gets anything done with his mouth running nonstop, little better this way with everyone working at least we don’t have to hear chad as much. Nate is talented and a valuable asset for sure.

[@Magpie_Ian]

Great show guys! Making something cool on a budget ain’t easy, but you guys nail it every time.

[@user-em4od5is3w]

Love in this built great job guys great job 👍😊

[@marcchiasson2365]

Great video, three guys throwing sparks. I was told to turn it down like 10 times😂

[@GreggGonzalez-ei1gu]

Awesome 👍

[@martinclark8799]

Hope you all go to Pinetree and take turns in the hotrod on the strip would be awesome 😁👍🇬🇧

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Ohh yeah ..getting it done...Fina such a good girl...spying those dog biscuits 😊...burning metal...cya tomorrow

[@rodsacreage7218]

Great editing and production on this episode, More👏🏻👏🏻more👏🏻👏🏻

[@ropesauce]

Nates a damn good welder

[@RaymondRiggsReviews]

Well, I think it’s pretty cool. They take the time to record and share with all of us. I learned a lot of stuff watching so I appreciate you bad Chad and Jolene keep up the good work.

[@gmc.joesousa4360]

Saturday

[@HeyJer]

jolene had lots of action to shoot today - save this episode for the awards show - she rocks

[@terrybushey9779]

My comment of the day is I like how the Hiltz crew complimate one another and they all can weld which saves a lot of welding for chad

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Fina has seen a lot of cars built. 👍

[@roymilton426]

Yes and she's seen a lot more started and not finished

[@And_so_itgoes]

Earplug TV

[@WALES1942]

What fantastic team work CONGRATULATIONS on a tremendous effort.👍

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB BOYZ!

[@pappy3226]

Teach Doug how to use the plasma 😮

[@RuoteRotonde-ie1ts]

Great work guys 😎👍 You are a fantastic team

[@bobhalstead1879]

These 2 guys know only enough about suspension geometry to be dangerous.suspension is no place to scrimp on money or materials.peoples lives are in play,what you are doing is good only for yard art.just because you can do something does not mean you should do it.your drive shaft will not clear x brace in frame may not clear brace crosmember in front of x brace either

[@stepho9999]

Something worth watching at last .👍

[@mathysbotha9832]

Those are airplane tyres,air on the inside and plain on the outside

[@user-gp1ne6wi3b]

Nathan seems to be enjoying this 34 build as he is looking out for a new ride since selling his wagon, so you know all will go well in the end as they all work any problems out.

[@lelandhallett7126]

Thank you so much for all you do for us and your team is so good to 🤘