The 1947 Ford Coupe "Dad's Daily" Drastically Needs To Be Lowered

[@The46Ratrod]

The spring explosion was recorded perfect, good fun. Thanks for sharing

[@kylegreen3728]

They need to show that in slow motion

[@The46Ratrod]

Yeah and use it in the intro

[@johnjenkins8782]

My Grandfather was a ford mechanic 1932 - 1963 watching this video puts me there in the shop with him. Thanks

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@glennnickerson8438]

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!😎

[@IronTrapGarage]

There has already been talk of doing more work to this next winter. We shall see!! -Mike/ITG

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Boy, it sure goes a lot faster with another set of hands. The spring explosion was hilarious. Good stuff.

[@richardknowles5818]

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.

[@patmclean1951]

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. :)

[@l33ta2]

I was going to post the same thing, nice to see Mike back in the garage.

[@billjohnson7041]

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 !

[@f82man]

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.

[@mpark3447]

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.

[@duser2326]

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.

[@justinrigdon6877]

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.

[@scottmartin356]

Amazing what patience and persistance can accomplish 😎

[@steveclark4291]

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 .

[@motorfreaknew]

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.holcomb3652]

Looking forward to seeing the 47 back on the road

[@edmistler2301]

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.

[@Meenie66]

Can't wait to see it sitting down on the ground! It's gonna look awesome.

[@briankinnear7461]

Always great to do a project for your Dad. Am sure it's gonna look great

[@genemounce8302]

Raise your hand if you still call em pickle forks... 😆

[@David-vd9up]

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.

[@BrianSmart1959]

What else would you call a pickle fork? That's what it is.

[@minbannister3625]

a pigs foot.

[@micregil]

Yeah, the tool for separating ball joints is called a pickle fork.

[@HinmanAveRepair]

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.

[@michaelmchugh2923]

I dropped my phone when that spring popped, great video guys

[@michaelmoon6675]

That was so sweet and write their phone that suspension out from under the front of that truck that's pretty cool

[@tombryant7955]

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.

[@JONMEREDITH]

An excellent video, as usual! I really get off on the background music you play! Thanks!

[@an-albumhole4400]

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

[@ronaldheit196]

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.

[@garybailey8877]

The weight of the car is carried on the bottom part of the stub axle so the shims should be on the top

[@oscartango64]

Looking forward to seeing this car on the road.

[@BoxcarsGarage]

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.

[@waynehigden]

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.

[@1936fordcrazy]

C4 in my opinion is a much better trans so you lucked out. Lots more parts available also

[@glennnickerson8438]

It's all I run (When I can find one) for my small block Ford projects!

[@stevesgarage7270]

Great video as always. You guys work good together also like the name of the 47 ty Steve

[@garyparker2969]

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.

[@roushtransam]

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.

[@Mercmad]

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

[@roushtransam]

@@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.

[@glennnickerson8438]

And depending where parts were "sourced", it was still being used in foreign markets.

[@minbannister3625]

Put discs on it and keep the drums for an open wheel car.

[@mikeyt3940]

Making Mike work a little, that a boy Matt. Make him sweat. LOL

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Great video Matt and Mike, thanks for sharing.Kevin

[@michaelguinn5736]

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!!

[@johnelliott7375]

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!

[@edwardkosol8891]

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.

[@glennnickerson8438]

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.

[@MrJeep75]

Bump stop are to keep the axles from eating on the frame

[@Dave-1277]

Matt: taking spring pack apart, Mike: Hides behind camera lmfao

[@IronTrapGarage]

Usual stuff

[@waynecreech]

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.

[@michaelmoon6675]

The friend did all the hard work

[@michaelmoon6675]

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

[@thegallahers1887]

Think its going to look good guys

[@kevinbarrett9615]

That things got more leaves than a maple tree !

[@jimcollins3411]

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 .

[@gilbertnowak5770]

They only used the FMX for 69 and 79 models (MUSTANG) 71 302 2brl used the C4!

[@Lowell-zw7dp]

I was hoping for a still photo of the spring pack at peak height. 🎇

[@michaelmoon6675]

A perfect analysis thank you very much

[@philwatson4176]

Much prefer the C-4 to the FMX

[@patmclean1951]

whoa earliest ever to any video posted from anybody!! Super fun!

[@chuckster6513]

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

[@alanpaulick7815]

Awesome video guy's thank YOU

[@MrBenh1976]

Mike loosened the cap up for you on his hub thats why it was so easy for you lol.

[@handyhippie6548]

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.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Eastwood sells a kit with all the attachments already! Link is in the video description!

[@handyhippie6548]

@@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.

[@robertwayne4373]

Thanks for sharing your friend for canada Rob ✌

[@vr6swp]

13:08 Sproing

[@josephpilosky4775]

You guys stay safe nice video

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video guys 👍👍🇨🇱

[@robertmartin2387]

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!

[@IronTrapGarage]

We aren’t totally selling out and making a modern street rod. Sorry not on my watch.

[@markgriffin4888]

Come on now, MIKE 'loosened it off' for MATT !!!!!!!! A question for Sunday---- how did you pair meet??????? Neighbors, or school mates?????

[@larsbr4519]

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 ;-)).

[@andrel3]

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!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha yea not what my dad needs for a daily but it would have looked rad!

[@chuckhaynes6458]

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.

[@scottmartin356]

16:00, nice flip!

[@jimschafer9196]

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.

[@markmarshall1737]

Early Bronco

[@skeeter2746]

"It's only dangerous, if you don't know what's gonna happen." Fuckin love it!

[@WACRE44]

Mike your doing great thanks

[@dombutler7685]

After watching this video, I think I work more like Mike!

[@cjmahovic9406]

Is there any advantage to placing material (Teflon?) between the springs to aid noise reduction and smoother spring action?

[@Mercmad]

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 . "

[@MrJeep75]

The donor car was probably a 71 mustang

[@studeystudebaker]

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

[@willardway3037]

It has the double sump pan so it came out of a Mustang

[@dennisschickling5759]

Nice Video. #STAYSAFE

[@mick_1949]

Too cool guys. 👍

[@michaelmoon6675]

It definitely looks like they put extra leaves in there cuz it looks like it would have supported big block big time

[@453st]

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.

[@Ecosse57]

I'm a novice but in this case would it be smart to fill the dropped axle at the bend point?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Smart? Really just a visual thing

[@michaelmoon6675]

302 in everything all them Mustangs and stuff like that bad little boys

[@PaulSmith-oy6fc]

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

[@IronTrapGarage]

The chassis isn’t bad at all.

[@MrJeep75]

No reason to pull it apart if it's in good shape

[@michaelmoon6675]

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

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

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 !

[@michaelmoon6675]

Just making fun and sometimes it's hard to get good help nowadays

[@garyhughes9199]

Where can I get A Iron Trap hoody sweatshirt ?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Irontrapgarage.bigcartel.com

[@ImGdiddy]

Put that car on bags! Dad would have the best of a both worlds plus, a good smooth ride.

[@IronTrapGarage]

He wouldn’t want to deal with the switches and do dads

[@michaelmoon6675]

Hello 302 Motors pretty good but personally I'd like to have a little bit more I'm fun under the hood

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Doesn't anybody use a spring spreader any more?

[@chuckstith838]

Bump stops are for girls. I like girls with big bump stops!

[@michaelmoon6675]

Very nice Imports are always bad about them kingpins jamming up

[@koddington]

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.

[@IronTrapGarage]

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

[@michaelmoon6675]

Rule number one get rid of all that crap out of the way so you can get to work

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍👍

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

You really need an air hammer with some power, not that little noisemaker

[@joell439]

👍😎👍

[@johnkelly6942]

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.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the offer John! Holley Performance jumped on this build and is sending us some goodies! I appreciate it though!

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

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.

[@54mercruiser]

Hey guys, I don’t knownifnits just the camera angle or what, but the frame looks twisted to the passenger side

[@thirdeyeopener83]

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.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Not sure if i should be offended or be blushing. -Mike/ITG

[@thirdeyeopener83]

@@IronTrapGarage just busting your balls, Mike. Love you guys!

[@michaelmoon6675]

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-cp6bj]

I'll adopt you if you will build me a car.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Can I be in your will if I do?! 🤪

[@KS-cp6bj]

@@IronTrapGarage Sure but you have to promise not to spend your 12 cents all at once.