Building a Hotrod (Ep 9) Steering & Dashboard

[@davidhutchison2629]

Enjoy your videos helps me with a project I am working on

[@ThisOldHotrod]

It’s always great hearing that. Thanks for commenting.

[@mattewiegand9896]

Chugging along brother!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Getting there and having fun doing it. 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@MrBenh1976]

The Working Man's Hotrod is coming along great really enjoying the hotrod won't lie would love to see the Turquoise 34 but these videos are great to

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I can only work on one at a time. My brain can’t handle two projects. All in time. I promise

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!! 👍👍

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks TP ! 😎👍🏼

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@ThisOldHotrod 🙂

[@johnjackett3138]

Great video Mike....I like that You're building this from bits and pieces that You have around ....True Hot Rodding

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hats the best part about it ! It’s turning into something pretty cool. A real hotrod !

[@62_C10]

Don't ever sell yourself short Mike, you are a phenomenal (self-taught) car builder and one of my favorite channels on the tube.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I’m my worst critic. It’s a character flaw I have. Thank you for saying that. It means a lot and motivates me

[@roberthayden4512]

Mike, if you take your angle grinder with a flap disk and polish the top of your rail road track, like your hammer face, you could save some work polishing the back side of your work piece. You could also grind edges and corners of the track for different radii to help shape your sheet metal. Just a suggestion from an old wanna be blacksmith. Like your work and the tips and methods of hot rodding.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼. I never think of doing that.

[@michaelshellenberger5201]

This series is right up there next to some of the classic HAMB threads on Jerry’s 32 build and Flop’s metalwork. Sure to be a classic.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks a bunch. I remember the threads well. So much good content on the HAMB for so many years. Thank you for the compliments and kind words.

[@kurtludwig6962]

You’re doing a fantastic job on a lawn art Model A and putting it back on the road ❤

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gmc.joesousa4360]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hotdogbri]

Its sure getting there Mike buddy...nice job mate.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Looking good Mike!! Thanks again for your time and the video see ya on the next one.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks Doug

[@tomroggendorf3709]

Can’t wait to get going on mine again after watching your videos

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Glad to hear it !

[@g.o.b.2558]

No time like the present 👍

[@richardwyatt8979]

Another alternative to the Jeep steering column is a 47 to 54 chev pickup. Again, drag link steering and low cost.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Good to know !

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , brother !!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mr1pearl]

Please keep us posted about Oxford I'm about 45 minutes away would like to come by and say hi !

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Come on by. It’s going to be the event of the year ! Memorial Day weekend. I’ll be posting and talking about it a lot in upcoming videos.

[@DroooooopDead]

Love it

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@danielgraf8294]

Enjoying the build

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks ! It’s a cool little car !

[@jongolliher3806]

Hey Mike, the Flipper "A" is really coming along great! That's the first Jeep steering that I have seen in a rod and it looks like a good alternative if it clears the motor OK. I really like that '38 Ford dash and those Seats are Killer! Lots of fun to be had with that at the Flathead and old OHV drags that are becoming so popular! I enjoy watching them when I see them on the net. Thanks for another great video and all the best to you and Alli!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

This will be the perfect car for Northeast Bibtage Drags on Memorial Day Weekend in Maine. Thanks for the kind words and the support !

[@black88coupe]

Nice work.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you

[@davidhyson9910]

Well going off script or plan happens. Even making mistakes is progress. Better than sitting on the couch wondering.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Yes sir !

[@billettinger2171]

Nice job keep it up

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@darrenlehman9078]

Mike, I see where this is going, as this car comes together and starts looking cool, a little voice in your head will say "hey darling, I think you should stay here in my shop!". It happens my friend. Keep the cool videos coming!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hahaha. I’ve got so many nice cars ahead of me. My accounts voice is also in my head. Haha it’s louder ! Lol 😂

[@MF-rn5os]

Mike north Boston is 2 hours away from south Boston lol. Car is coming along great.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hahha 😂. Good point.

[@davecochran7324]

Mike, I saw a very Kewl strap on a tank a while back it was a 42 inch Men's belt he got from Good Will and he used stainless steel fasteners to hold it down, the Buckle looked Sweet so take a look it at some see if they work. Love your Show and yea its Cold so stay warm.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks so much ! I’m sending alli to goodwill to look for belts ! Haha. I need to put that girl to work !

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

For shaping those dash pieces, you would have been better to use a leather sand bag with a large dead blow hammer. It would have been a lot easier to get the shape with the sand bag than the steel railway line.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I do agree, however I don’t have one. If I did I would have used it. I’m just using the tools I have.

[@paulpollack9262]

@@ThisOldHotrod Saw a video a while back where a fella repurposed an old leather purse for a sandbag. While Alli is out looking for leather belts have her keep an eye out for a suitable candidate.

[@richardlees778]

Don't fall in love with it .

[@davidhyson9910]

Starts as a flipper...

[@ThisOldHotrod]

It’s not gonna happen. Trust me. It’s going outside real soon !

[@jasonrogers104]

Good job still enjoying the videos got me inspired to throw mine together hopefully taking to wife and did to the local sonic by spring for ice cream run!!!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

You guys will have a blast ! The best part is driving these old cars.

[@davidhenke3585]

Have you considered leather straps for tank straps?

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I have. Ht I think I’ll let the next person decide what they want to do.

[@BLZeBobGarage]

Hey I just found you with this series and I’m enjoying it! I’ve been building my own channeled model a sedan for 16 years (yes 16. Lots of interruptions) and this is great!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Oh awesome. Thanks 🙏🏼 life has a way of getting in the way. That’s for sure. Haha

[@billjohnson7041]

I half to replace the thermocouple on my gas fired heater yearly.About $13 at Ace Hardware

[@justdale1966]

Hey from Northern the red t-shirt should attract some attention at this sunday's cars and coffee how about a steering wheel that's about 2 in smaller in diameter should give you a little more legroom and easier to get in and out of wish I lived in your neighborhood I'd like to buy it and run around with you guys

[@ThisOldHotrod]

If the next guy wants to run a smaller wheel he certainly can. But this one fits great for someone my size. And the look is perfect 👍🏼

[@justdale1966]

I guess you are using just what you have in stock didn't know if you had a selection of steering wheels you work fast

[@geneyusko5975]

You didn’t comment about the seats , I am building 2 that are similar? Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I had a mentioned them but during editing I removed that. I purchased them from a local guy. They look hand built. Nothing fancy but they go with the car.

[@jeffsnyder2051]

nice work !!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thanks so much !

[@paulresca6681]

The car is really coming together. What did the steering column come from? Did you get the 32 from the cape? Thanks

[@ThisOldHotrod]

The column is from a 1940’s-1950’s jeep Willy’s pickup. Yes I did. The body mock-up video will be posted on Sunday as a bonus video this week.

[@fastback1245]

You may be able to use plumbing straps you might have to double it up

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Thank you 🙏🏼 that’s a great idea

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Another good one I like that dash. What is the column and steering box out of?

[@ThisOldHotrod]

The column is from a 1940’s-1950’s Willys pickup.

[@galenwalker165]

Mike you are doing a awesome job its looking great. What is it for a steering column

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Steering column is a 1940’s - 1950’s Willy’s pickup column.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Mike, WOW, I am building a 30 A Coupe, I am using a 39 Ford Dash, bomber seats(like yours), I have a question, your firewall as mine, seems to have a horizontal crease about midway, but other firewalls I've looked at don't have that crease, why is this? by the way, my name is Mike!!! Way to many coincidences here......be safe!! God Bless!!

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Heck ya !

[@eddiezapien5713]

Not bad for a trash can

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I need to stop calling it that hah. #workingmansedan 😎🙏🏼

[@BoxcarsGarage]

So I may have missed it....what is that column out of? Fine job

[@ThisOldHotrod]

That is a jeep Willy’s Pickup steering column and steering assy. 40’s-50’s

[@kurtludwig6962]

Mike, I saw a neat idea for a hole saw that doesn’t allow the pilot drill Luckily you were able to use a pilot hole saw. Take a 3/16- 1/4 thick metal, drill a hole in it, then clamp the metal over the piece that needs the hole. Take pilot drill out of hole saw using the the thick metal as template for the partial hole you need, or a elongate hole ( slot)

[@ThisOldHotrod]

@@kurtludwig6962 I’ve done that in the past when I need a hole drilled but there no place for a pilot drill.

[@jalopyranch3904]

Just keep it

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Not a chance. You’ll understand Soon.

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice Choice on the Dashboard Mike Looking good What month is that Race again

[@ThisOldHotrod]

The race is Memorial Day weekend at Oxford Dragway in Oxford Maine. There will be some upcoming videos discussing the details and showing some registered cars for the event.

[@davidpark9727]

If you sell this to a guy who lives out in the country he could honestly call the car "The Rusticator".

[@ThisOldHotrod]

Hahha

[@jalopyranch3904]

Do you know a tattoo artist out there in Boston named Lou Gomez?

[@ThisOldHotrod]

I don’t believe so, no.

[@fredwenderoth2963]

Save yourself a lot of time and discomfort, and lower your seat now you’ve had a lot of rides so you should know better but so have I a lot of channel rides, if you just sit on the floor without the seat your idle windshield light will be right your steering wheel column will be right and you’ll love it and then have a seat made it’s about an inch thick but I density and you’ll be OK good Crouzon catch you later

[@ThisOldHotrod]

The next guy can do it. I know the seat is tall. But I’m not keeping this car. Every one of my cars is channeled wxcept the T.