Setting The Body on the Chassis

[@bryanmulligan5319]

The laser is one tool I didn’t know I needed until I watched your build. I’m in the middle of a 29 coupe build and I could have really used that thing a few months ago. This build is so cool I’m over here thinking about how I have an extra A chassis that needs to be a dragster and I’m not half way finished with my coupe yet.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@bryanmulligan5319 hahah yes ! Get that dragster built in your head hahah. Then make it happen. This is car 5 I’ve built and I wanted to try the laser. It’s been a big help.

[@waynespyker5731]

Sure beats my hex nuts on a string taped to the car detail to transfer locations to the garage floor during layouts.

[@davidhyson9910]

I love it when a plan in your head actually works. From the yard art to reality. Pretty cool. Q. Will you put a tonneau over the engine bay? Tin or canvas with some snaps. I'm remembering some vintage stuff would blank off open areas of the cockpit with removable covers. White to match the wheels would look cool. My 2 cents.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@ I thought about it. But without running a radiator and cooling system and a fan. It would be extremely counter productive capturing heat from the engine. I want people to see the mechanics of the build by leaving it open. That’s my thoughts for now. Life has a way of changing your plans

[@davidhyson9910]

@ThisOldHotrod Oh agreed! I think a proper hot rod needs to have it's engine seen! As far as racecars go, let it breathe!

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Man that is looking AWESOME. It like I'm looking at a dragster from 1958....love it😮😮😮😮

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@timferriss905]

Just having a beer sat tea time. I’ve only been awake one and a half hours. I was put on night shift when my buddy left the firm I work at, to cover his work. Well that was over a year ago, and my body has never got used to it. This dragster just gets better every episode. I’m thinking it’s going to be a lot of fun when completed. Take care best wishes to you and your family. Tim.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@timferriss905 thank you Tim. Get some sleep !

[@eddiereeher7594]

good show.looks preaty cool. Like always,Keep on Truckin.😎👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@eddiereeher7594 thank you Eddie

[@dalewyatt1321]

Really enjoying watch you build this thing. Hope it tracks true and straight for you.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@dalewyatt1321 thank you 🙏🏼

[@OGTtom]

This rail is too cool , looking forward to more videos

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@OGTtom I’m glad you’re enjoying seeing it come together. Thank you. 🙏🏼.

[@cullybilt1932]

Badass! I’m thinking louvered, aluminum tonneau 😁

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@cullybilt1932 I’ve thought about it.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Mike is a louver craftsman!😎

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Love it Mike looks awesome!!! See ya on the next one.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@douglasbarnhart3324 thank you Doug. I really appreciate it.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Looking good 👍 😊

[@waynespyker5731]

My '30 coupe had 4 firewall to remove before installing the replacement, 1st - Reynolds Medals stamped mesh, 2 nd - polished aluminum sheet, 3 rd - wood paneling, 4 th - acetylene torched stock to expose the wood! Time to drill the spot welds and ham can opener the firewall strips from the cowl with a vice-grip. Build is looking good!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Holy smoke. That’s wild

[@galenwalker165]

I think you’re doing awesome. It’s looking great.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@galenwalker165 I appreciate it. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@stephenhenion8304]

Gotta Say!!! This is WICKED GOOD!!!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Appreciate it man. Thanks !

[@rodsandkustomswithlars]

This is so badass!! Love this build. Good job!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I appreciate it.

[@floridian7143]

Thanks for sharing, always interesting

[@alfalke2957]

mighty fine piecr of work.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@alfalke2957 appreciate it very much. Thank you.

[@robbollom7396]

dig it man...inspiration to us that are attempting a project

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@robbollom7396 absolutely. Happy to help if people chose to do things the way I’m doing it.

[@markzollo3224]

Awesome ! Love it

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@markzollo3224 thanks Mark.

[@hotrodmyk]

lovin' it !!!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@hotrodmyk thank you 😎🤙🏼

[@marshallcrank]

Very nice

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Appreciate it. Thanks

[@garylietz6305]

Awesome car........

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@garylietz6305 thabk you

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Hey Mike, I have the same digital angle sensor and I also have an older model of a laser system..I should probably invest in an newer version...Thanks for inviting us into your shop..-John...what camera do you use??

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks John. I’ve been using a Canon M50 Mirrorless camera w a Rode Mic. Also I use my IPhone 14

[@timothynewkirk2654]

She's gonna look KILLER ! What about paint? I'm thinking "long scolops" from the front to the slicks! Or "old school flames"! But early frames look kind of clunky. Carry on Mike! ...Newk from Kentucky

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@timothynewkirk2654 thank you. Idk. I like clean and simple. I like the real early flames on some cars but idk.

[@richardlees778]

Nice job, Mike. Are you putting a hood and grill?Shell on that thing

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@richardlees778 yes sir I am.

[@garygoetz8624]

WOW - taken shape - really enjoy your thought process putting the car together 👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@ thanks. It’s been fun building it.

[@glennnickerson8438]

The body mocked up on the frame looks great Mike! Do you know anybody that can get you a Mass inspection sticker? I bet you would have a lot of fun on the streets!😎

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@glennnickerson8438 hahah. I’m not one to get stickers. I just drive my cars. They don’t typically bother you in vintage cars and trucks. Unless you’re being dumb.

[@glennnickerson8438]

@ThisOldHotrod I've been in the Auto Parts Business for over 35 yrs and I tell people the reason I got into auto parts was for easy stickers and desperate women. Still waiting for the the desperate women!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@glennnickerson8438 hahaha 😂. Glad the sticker deal worked out for ya.

[@johnjackett3138]

👌👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@johnjackett3138 thanks John

[@henryverrydt4943]

If the seat is in the middle, how do we have a passenger side and drivers side ? Great build Mike!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Because this is the land of make believe and we can call things whatever we want. 😁

[@johncarapiet3758]

Anyway could you bend the breather/ oil filler though the old gas tank filler? Great project thanks

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I was thinking that. But it’ll probably get shortened. I may use the gas cap location for the water fill cap. I am planning on a closed water system on the motor. I’ll need a place to fill it w water using a remote rad cap

[@billterry9996]

i think i would have pointed the headers up but that is me

[@ThisOldHotrod]

When you build your dragster, you get to point yours up. It’s going to be amazing. 😁👍🏼

[@lawrenceessard4086]

Mikeare u going to extend exhaust tubes?😊😊😊

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@lawrenceessard4086 yes. That’s what I was saying when I said I wasn’t going to do the bells on the ends. I’m going to extend them outside the body through the doors. That’s the reason I won’t simply be able to lift the body off when needed. Hence the reason I need to make the doors removable. There a lot to plan ahead for. One step at a time

[@edwardsterritt4598]

How warm does that propane heater warm your shop and how long does the tank last ? Car is looking good

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Ahh that 30lb tank will last 2-3 days depending on how long I’m out here. I’ve been out here since 10. It’s frigid outside and it’s 60 in here

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@edwardsterritt4598 I have a real furnace in here. I just replaced the mother board on it. It’s fires up now but the blower fan isn’t coming on now. So this propane tank is temporary. Well. It’s supposed to be anyways.

[@edwardsterritt4598]

@@ThisOldHotrod cold here in New York have smaller shop with a hanging A.C. unit takes a long time to reach floor level

[@NancyPaterson-j5j]

How would it look if you just attached the cowl to the rear of the body and eliminated the doors ?

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@NancyPaterson-j5j horrible. That’s easy.

[@Ecosse57]

this thing is bitchin in profile!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@Ecosse57 thanks. I’m digging it too

[@JohnMoeckel]

Bullshit, yes you do know what you're doing. The car looks cool.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@JohnMoeckel haha. I’m figuring it out as I go. 😁

[@jamesruiz1776]

Damm these 15 minutes vids suxx..how bout 1 hour or more like everyone else ..gosh ..far as i know only u an hot rod bob ..do 15 minutes..more more content plz

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@jamesruiz1776 I’ve done longer videos for years. This build I’m doing short videos. Some people perfer shorter videos.

[@davidhyson9910]

I like the short ones, he could have made it longer and showed loads of grinding. He's a one man show, a painter, not a vidioographer. It takes hours to snip all this together. An hours too long for me, I got my own shit to do.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Shorter videos of my build allows people to support other channels with their free time.