The spring explosion was recorded perfect, good fun. Thanks for sharing
@kylegreen37283 жыл бұрын
They need to show that in slow motion
@The46Ratrod3 жыл бұрын
Yeah and use it in the intro
@johnjenkins87823 жыл бұрын
My Grandfather was a ford mechanic 1932 - 1963 watching this video puts me there in the shop with him. Thanks
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@glennnickerson84383 жыл бұрын
I think when you finish this one, you're going to fall in love with it and it will be a permanent member of the family! 46-48 coupes have a way of growing on you!😎
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
There has already been talk of doing more work to this next winter. We shall see!! -Mike/ITG
@jimandlinsnow70023 жыл бұрын
Boy, it sure goes a lot faster with another set of hands. The spring explosion was hilarious. Good stuff.
@richardknowles58183 жыл бұрын
Dont worry Mike, we have all been there, struggle for ages with a bolt etc then have a buddy do it while we are telling them the problem.
@patmclean19513 жыл бұрын
it was good to see Mike in action, even if he was struggling on "his" side of the axle. that's how things roll sometimes. :)
@l33ta23 жыл бұрын
I was going to post the same thing, nice to see Mike back in the garage.
@billjohnson70413 жыл бұрын
I use old baking pans from garage sales to keep my tools off the floor and recover dropped fasteners. Also easy to slide over to the other side with the tools needed. 30 years experience as a shop teacher finding parts that the kids kicked all over the floor Keep er movin !
@f82man2 жыл бұрын
Matt, I recently did this to my "47 Lincoln Convertible, and it turned out the King pins were tight like yours and the front end was solid. Most people don't understand what it takes to get down and dirty on these old cars. Thanks for your video and advice, I Love it.
@mpark34473 жыл бұрын
Matt, Great channel. Since you take on those very old restorations, I thought you may want to tell those that wish to get into our hobby that there are dangers removing old body filler and paint. I'm sure there are a lot of viewers who are unaware that old body filler contained asbestos. It can be very dangerous to grind that stuff out without proper protection and it can contaminate your whole shop.
@duser23263 жыл бұрын
It is great that you have all these projects to work on so we always have a video to watch. Cant help but be a little jealous though as my only project is an old lawn mower. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
@justinrigdon68773 жыл бұрын
You guys are providing awesome content and showing the down and dirty aspects of car building. It is very helpful to us new to the older rides.
@scottmartin3563 жыл бұрын
Amazing what patience and persistance can accomplish 😎
@steveclark42913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the update on " Dad's Daily " ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you guys maybe doing next ! Even if I had seen leaf springs explode before I still jumped when you popped the clamps off ! Doing well here in Kansas .
@motorfreaknew3 жыл бұрын
hi guys! it is a pleasure to see you working on a new project, which promises to be interesting .....👍👍👍 the pneumatic hammer is very useful, I think it will be the next gift I will give myself😉
@c.eric.holcomb36523 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing the 47 back on the road
@edmistler23013 жыл бұрын
Reminded me when I was 15 yrs old I was taking a rear spring off a model A . I unbolted the shackels and gave them a shot with a big hammer.like you said "It 's only dangerous if you don't know whats gonna happen" I was lucky that time.
@Meenie663 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see it sitting down on the ground! It's gonna look awesome.
@briankinnear74613 жыл бұрын
Always great to do a project for your Dad. Am sure it's gonna look great
@genemounce83023 жыл бұрын
Raise your hand if you still call em pickle forks... 😆
@David-vd9up3 жыл бұрын
I called it a pickle fork at the local Auto parts store when I went to "rent" one and the guy behind the counter looked at me like I was from a different planet. Different era I suppose.
@BrianSmart19593 жыл бұрын
What else would you call a pickle fork? That's what it is.
@minbannister36253 жыл бұрын
a pigs foot.
@micregil3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the tool for separating ball joints is called a pickle fork.
@HinmanAveRepair3 жыл бұрын
I went to rent one years ago and the lady asked me "how many?" When she brought out the "one" I needed it was an actual fork for pickles.
@michaelmchugh29233 жыл бұрын
I dropped my phone when that spring popped, great video guys
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
That was so sweet and write their phone that suspension out from under the front of that truck that's pretty cool
@tombryant79553 жыл бұрын
My 47 still had the leather wrap around the spring and would still take grease. I think you have the correct number of leaves. Mine had a lot . I was worried about it being enough to support the Chrysler Firepower hemi but it was about perfect.
@JONMEREDITH3 жыл бұрын
An excellent video, as usual! I really get off on the background music you play! Thanks!
@an-albumhole44003 жыл бұрын
When it comes to duel working.... I'm normally the "Mike" when it comes to getting the awkward side that doesn't want to cooperate lol
@ronaldheit1963 жыл бұрын
Shims should be on the side with least amount pressure exerted on it. In the case of where you found them that would be the bottom I'd think as the weight of the car rests on the top.
@garybailey88773 жыл бұрын
The weight of the car is carried on the bottom part of the stub axle so the shims should be on the top
@oscartango643 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing this car on the road.
@BoxcarsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Your going to get all of us "chasing" after these if you make it too cool! Do you want to be responsible for that? Looking good guys.
@waynehigden3 жыл бұрын
Is my memory correct that Mike is an electrician. If he is enough said. I have 3 nephews that are electricians. Anyway Mike you did a great job prepping things for Matt to finish up. Thanks for the history history about a car that was made the same year I was born.
@1936fordcrazy3 жыл бұрын
C4 in my opinion is a much better trans so you lucked out. Lots more parts available also
@glennnickerson84383 жыл бұрын
It's all I run (When I can find one) for my small block Ford projects!
@stevesgarage72703 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. You guys work good together also like the name of the 47 ty Steve
@garyparker29693 жыл бұрын
Soo AWESOME You're Doing This For Your Dad Matt, May God Bless You Abundantly. P.S. God Bless You Too Mike For Helping Matt.
@roushtransam3 жыл бұрын
I know it's a pain but you should really wear a mask working on those old brakes. Asbestos was and is still a hazard when working on old cars.
@Mercmad3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, I was taught that as apprentice in the early 70's and the info came from US circulars published in the 1930's! www.smh.com.au/national/mechanic-wins-landmark-asbestos-compo-20080219-1t34.html
@roushtransam3 жыл бұрын
@@Mercmad around 1998-99 I was having a conversation with a Raybestos rep. He told me that there was still asbestos in brake shoes and clutch discs into the 90’s.
@glennnickerson84383 жыл бұрын
And depending where parts were "sourced", it was still being used in foreign markets.
@minbannister36253 жыл бұрын
Put discs on it and keep the drums for an open wheel car.
@mikeyt39403 жыл бұрын
Making Mike work a little, that a boy Matt. Make him sweat. LOL
@kevinkenyon70453 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt and Mike, thanks for sharing.Kevin
@michaelguinn57363 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt & Mike, you mentioned that you were planning on a partial restoration, I assume you painting the chassis & suspension? One thing I run into is painting sheet metal parts for mock-up, I am using POR 15 weld thru primer from Eastwood, what is your thoughts on that product? Or would you use something else? Thanks for taking us along. God Bless!!
@johnelliott73752 жыл бұрын
I found one for sale today I wish you were here to help me decide if it is worth what they are asking for it! I know that you are always super busy with work and I hope that you see this message soon before it disappears and if you have any parts for it. Great day to you all!
@edwardkosol88913 жыл бұрын
that 302 at least has a mustang oil pan and long oil pickup on it. they were the ones with a front and a back oil drain plug.
@glennnickerson84383 жыл бұрын
Fox bodied mustangs crown vics and a lot of mid 80's Ford's had the rear sump pan with the dual drain plugs. I always used a early Bronco oil pan, rear sump and "better" looking.
@MrJeep753 жыл бұрын
Bump stop are to keep the axles from eating on the frame
@Dave-12773 жыл бұрын
Matt: taking spring pack apart, Mike: Hides behind camera lmfao
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Usual stuff
@waynecreech3 жыл бұрын
quick way to spot an FMX is they bolt to the bellhousing like a stickshift, IE you can pull the trans and leave the torque converter bolted to the flexplate.. makes a hell of a mess but you can do it.
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
The friend did all the hard work
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
I sure wish I was there helping you out I used to work in a body shop to we did all kinds of stuff we had 37 a 2-door fastback coupe from Oldsmobile that was a beautiful car
@thegallahers18873 жыл бұрын
Think its going to look good guys
@kevinbarrett96153 жыл бұрын
That things got more leaves than a maple tree !
@jimcollins34113 жыл бұрын
I believe they used a oil pan from a 4x4 to get clearance for steering rods. The rag is stuck in the opening for the 4x4 dip stick i believe they went in to the side of the pan like that . Mustang engine probably with a 4x4 bronco pan and you can cap it off .
@gilbertnowak57703 жыл бұрын
They only used the FMX for 69 and 79 models (MUSTANG) 71 302 2brl used the C4!
@Lowell-zw7dp3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a still photo of the spring pack at peak height. 🎇
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
A perfect analysis thank you very much
@philwatson41763 жыл бұрын
Much prefer the C-4 to the FMX
@patmclean19513 жыл бұрын
whoa earliest ever to any video posted from anybody!! Super fun!
@chuckster65133 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt & Mike Good to see you two working on a project. But Mike, We are still waiting to see your Hot Rod Project ! Matt, I have seen you remove several transverse springs, but I never see you using a spring spreader. What to you use to put the spring back on it's shackles ? I noticed one of the shock connecting dog bones got blown out. You know you can take tapered joints like that apart without damaging them with a BFH hitting the end of the loop that has the tapered hole. I sometimes have them pop ritht out with only one hit and no damage to anything. The announcement about live shows on the last Sunday of the month sounds like fun. Hope Kate will be joining in on at least some of those. She is such a hoot sometimes. Maybe you can have guest come in for some of those shows. Maybe your neighbors ? Giggles on that happening. Oh one more thing. When I dropped the front end of my 46 coupe Over 50 years ago I used longer shackles aquired from the junk yard. Dropped axles were not even on the market back then. Be safe, Well and Warm EVERYBODY
@alanpaulick78153 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guy's thank YOU
@MrBenh19763 жыл бұрын
Mike loosened the cap up for you on his hub thats why it was so easy for you lol.
@handyhippie65483 жыл бұрын
that pickle fork that fits in an impact hammer is a slick trick, never seen one of those. i've got an old craptasic one i may modify to fit mine. thanx for the idea.
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Eastwood sells a kit with all the attachments already! Link is in the video description!
@handyhippie65483 жыл бұрын
@@IronTrapGarage thanx, i'll check them out. sometimes there isn't room to swing a BFH, and this would solve that problem nicely. now i still have to find something to do with the POS one i never use. i picked up a blue point fork about 20 years ago, and chucked it in the sacrifice box.
@robertwayne43733 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your friend for canada Rob ✌
@vr6swp3 жыл бұрын
13:08 Sproing
@josephpilosky47753 жыл бұрын
You guys stay safe nice video
@shanewright69583 жыл бұрын
Another great video guys 👍👍🇨🇱
@robertmartin23873 жыл бұрын
You can still go with drop spindles and front disc brakes for poor old Dad,go air ride on the suspension for a good ride as well,old people like their comefort!
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
We aren’t totally selling out and making a modern street rod. Sorry not on my watch.
@markgriffin48883 жыл бұрын
Come on now, MIKE 'loosened it off' for MATT !!!!!!!! A question for Sunday---- how did you pair meet??????? Neighbors, or school mates?????
@larsbr45193 жыл бұрын
The reason earlier models did not had a bump stop, was that the spring was above the axle. And you could almost not get any metal to metal contact on the suspension parts, in the original setup. The 41-to 48 the axle hits the frame, and in the best situation you get a bent axle och big markings in the frame. Worst case the axle breaks off. So i mount cut down or new low bump stops now,(only got a damage frame ;-)).
@andrel33 жыл бұрын
Matt If you left it stock ride height you could have put pie crust in the rear and fender well headers for that early gasser look. But might not be so street-able haha!
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Haha yea not what my dad needs for a daily but it would have looked rad!
@chuckhaynes64583 жыл бұрын
Ford was so funny about some things. Mainly buggy springs and mechanical brakes. Before both were finally replaced Ford re-engineered and modified them to the point where the fixes were more complicated than the replacement. Henry passed away in 1947 with the '48's already in production. Look at the changes in '49. 2 tools I never see people using that we always had in 1960's and older shops. 1. points files. and 2. spindle dust cap removing tools (look like big pliers with sharp jaws. They save a lot of dented caps.
@scottmartin3563 жыл бұрын
16:00, nice flip!
@jimschafer91963 жыл бұрын
Looking at that oil pan, it maybe from a pickup or a van. The oil tube location I think indicated a van. Memories from many years ago.
@markmarshall17373 жыл бұрын
Early Bronco
@skeeter27463 жыл бұрын
"It's only dangerous, if you don't know what's gonna happen." Fuckin love it!
@WACRE443 жыл бұрын
Mike your doing great thanks
@dombutler76853 жыл бұрын
After watching this video, I think I work more like Mike!
@cjmahovic94063 жыл бұрын
Is there any advantage to placing material (Teflon?) between the springs to aid noise reduction and smoother spring action?
@Mercmad3 жыл бұрын
YEP! early fords were not the smoothest and when the springs got worn the car tended to bounce over bumps. Polishing the spring leaves makes another huge difference. What the suspension rule of thumb is " get the softest easy bouncing springs then select the shocks required for the type of ride you want . "
@MrJeep753 жыл бұрын
The donor car was probably a 71 mustang
@studeystudebaker8 ай бұрын
is the best way to change the front spring is to remove the whole carriage part- i think we have a bad spring---and never work on one before thanks
@willardway30373 жыл бұрын
It has the double sump pan so it came out of a Mustang
@dennisschickling57593 жыл бұрын
Nice Video. #STAYSAFE
@mick_19493 жыл бұрын
Too cool guys. 👍
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
It definitely looks like they put extra leaves in there cuz it looks like it would have supported big block big time
@453st3 жыл бұрын
I don't think that's a drain plug on the 302, on my car that an oil level sensor. That looks like a later pan for a fox body with the duel sump. May have been like that on 70s mustangs but I have a full size ford pan that is only single sump with no sensor hole. Looks like the builder needed a pan to clear the steering rod. I can't remember the bolt size or thread for the oil level sensor, but I think it was the same as an O2. Good luck, if the motors junk I have a decent 351 4V that would bolt right in. Need reseal and assembly. Good luck on the project.
@Ecosse573 жыл бұрын
I'm a novice but in this case would it be smart to fill the dropped axle at the bend point?
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Smart? Really just a visual thing
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
302 in everything all them Mustangs and stuff like that bad little boys
@PaulSmith-oy6fc3 жыл бұрын
Memories of my misspent. Spending all day mucking around with old ford suspensions. On a more serious note save yourself a ton of work and consumables. Get a another chassis for the coupe
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
The chassis isn’t bad at all.
@MrJeep753 жыл бұрын
No reason to pull it apart if it's in good shape
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was for perch Springs I mean whatever on that thing looks really sick you got it definitely drop something off of that take two or three of my other son get it right
@gerrymilidantri64573 жыл бұрын
You are gonna wire brush whatever you can reach ob the bottom of the franmeAwesome that your going to slam it. 41 through 48 Coupes look best when you can't see the very top of the tire ! Don't for get to use the Eastwood Contour SCT on the frame where you can reach !
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
Just making fun and sometimes it's hard to get good help nowadays
@garyhughes91993 жыл бұрын
Where can I get A Iron Trap hoody sweatshirt ?
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Irontrapgarage.bigcartel.com
@ImGdiddy3 жыл бұрын
Put that car on bags! Dad would have the best of a both worlds plus, a good smooth ride.
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
He wouldn’t want to deal with the switches and do dads
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
Hello 302 Motors pretty good but personally I'd like to have a little bit more I'm fun under the hood
@nzsaltflatsracer80543 жыл бұрын
Doesn't anybody use a spring spreader any more?
@chuckstith8383 жыл бұрын
Bump stops are for girls. I like girls with big bump stops!
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
Very nice Imports are always bad about them kingpins jamming up
@koddington3 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt . You can allso Modify the Crossmembers . Section them to gett them sitting hayer upp in the Chassie = Car sitts lower whitout messing whjt the geometry i! I can fix pictuers of that this wekend and Email you . Will Probely be something about that on the HAMB to. // Dan in Sweden.
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yea I’ve seen cutting the cross member but we will be able to get it sitting right with drop axle and spring mods. Thanks
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
Rule number one get rid of all that crap out of the way so you can get to work
@THROTTLEPOWER3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC3 жыл бұрын
You really need an air hammer with some power, not that little noisemaker
@joell4393 жыл бұрын
👍😎👍
@johnkelly69423 жыл бұрын
I have a set of vintage Cal Custom finned valve covers for SBF I’d like to donate to the project. If interested, get me an address where to send.
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the offer John! Holley Performance jumped on this build and is sending us some goodies! I appreciate it though!
@donaldk.macbaird52483 жыл бұрын
I have an 84 Mustang that I am going to pull the engine and 5 speed to put into a 32 sedan when I find one I would love to have them I am on SSI but any fair price is good.I am 68 and have a 1932 Arizona plate which is made of copper and I live on 40 acres outside of Ash Fork about 2 hr's west of the Grand Canyon and a mile south of I 40 and it is off grid so I have solar power.
@54mercruiser3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I don’t knownifnits just the camera angle or what, but the frame looks twisted to the passenger side
@thirdeyeopener833 жыл бұрын
Mike reminds me of someone and it's been bugging tf out of me... but I just realized who it is. Mike is Bert from Sesame Street irl, just a lot nicer.
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if i should be offended or be blushing. -Mike/ITG
@thirdeyeopener833 жыл бұрын
@@IronTrapGarage just busting your balls, Mike. Love you guys!
@michaelmoon66753 жыл бұрын
She's not going to give up either it wasn't worth the town's it wouldn't be worth the effort. I have all that fun
@KS-cp6bj3 жыл бұрын
I'll adopt you if you will build me a car.
@IronTrapGarage3 жыл бұрын
Can I be in your will if I do?! 🤪
@KS-cp6bj3 жыл бұрын
@@IronTrapGarage Sure but you have to promise not to spend your 12 cents all at once.