Trimming A T5 Transmission In A 1932 Ford Roadster

[@charlesirby9222]

Ever seen a woman with her scalp pulled off? It will send shivers throughout your body. Do not work around power tools of any size without all that hair in a net. You have to be anal about this rule or eventually, when you become more at ease & comfy around the shop...YOU WILL GET GOT! Just a word to the wise...charlie

[@billcampana4328]

You can also trim the top of the wishbone. You might also raise the transmission with a few washers. I would do both, because , as mentioned here the suspension moves up some with its normal travel.

[@timthompson1663]

Thank you for not just being in some skimpy outfit. You look like you know what your doing. Really awesome

[@superstallion97]

Awesome to see people working on things they love and especially when you have a skill level to do what you want for yourself is even more awesome. Incredible job, keep up the awesome work

[@alc818]

I see a number of people have suggested lubrication on the burr in your die grinder. WD40 usually helps when cutting aluminum, but the real key is having a sharp edged tool. Carbide burrs should be cheap enough for you to buy a new set, then retire the old ones to be used with other materials... Good luck with your build!

[@matthewgangne1324]

Thanks a lot for getting a microphone. So much easier to hear you. Great job on the videos. Enjoying the series so far!

[@corrupt7421]

You have the wishbone cup assembly upside-down and sandwiched between the K-member. That's not how it goes. The whole cup assembly goes on the bottom of the K-member. You'll find there is plenty of wishbone clearance then.

[@themoodyroadster]

I’m aware now 🫠 thanks though! I appreciate the advice!

[@daughtersoftheroad]

Love this series! Can't wait to see this done but the process is badass.

[@Ryan67rs]

I would think you could take most of the webbing off smooth before it will get into the case. You could pull the drain plug and look inside to get an idea of how thick the case is. Just a thought. Lookin forward to more updates.

[@mikep1085]

The stuck glove was funny... haha 😅🤣

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

I'm diggin it!

[@mikedinno196]

For the die grinder with aluminum you can use bar soap to help keep it clean from buildup

[@patrickmoran8790]

Automatic transmission fluid is the best lube if you aren’t using an aluminum rated burr or not when cutting aluminum. It also works very well when using a hacksaw to cut small pieces in scrap billet aluminum.

[@themoodyroadster]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

GEE WHIZ. 3,580 subs in 2 months with 8 vids and nearly 1/2 a million views are unheard of. Congrats even though I'm a little jealous. After being on YT ten years I can't compete. I like watching women doing men stuff. I watched and liked all 8 vids. Plus, I had to sub you.

[@guillermoazul220]

Yeah like couple others .. even with trimming wondering about on the bumpy road and the wishbone / trans bumping against each other on the bumpy road .. gonna be a nice rod

[@racer67]

Keep up the good work she's gonna be awesome!

[@savannaswildnatureworkshop7810]

2:08 was my favorite part.

[@chuckburns7361]

I believe if you put some bees wax on your cutter the aluminum won't stick.

[@chuckb9867]

Holy s*** I never heard that one before I've been dealing with this for years

[@MrHevyshevy]

When oil comes out, that too far.

[@redmesa2975]

2:10 please wear a face shield too. Those burrs can come from everywhere ! I use a little cutting oil on the cutting burr to reduce flying shavings.

[@johnnesral6806]

Yah.. finally thank you for posting this link on Instagram. Love your videos and keep up the beautiful work ❤

[@johnnesral6806]

Sucks you can't flip trailing bar upside down , not sure if it's camera angle or what but it look like the end has a downward curve..

[@johnnesral6806]

If you watch the part when you are in place with it it kinda looks like it but it might wear on the cups too if you did. Just wanted to put it out there. Worth a try at the least. I've never worked on anything From this era.

[@markiemark3003]

Cool ride ❤

[@ronfast703]

Just remember that the wishbone has to go up with suspension movement. Not much but still up.

[@AverageCitizen333]

Hit those carbide burrs with wd40 before aluminum and it helps them from clogging. Good luck on the rest of this project! Ill be watching

[@AverageCitizen333]

Nice, i got to be sub number 1000

[@themoodyroadster]

Thanks for the tip!

[@James-bp7vc]

Never use a stone grinding wheel on aluminum, cut the bulk away with a coarse hack saw blade smooth with a deburring bit or coarse file. Is it possible to raise the transmission up and still have it remain parallel with the diff pinion shaft?

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Shim the trans mount pushing the trans up, a 1/4 inch would probably do it on the trans mount. You could also elongate the motor mounts if you liked the placement of the motor and didn’t want to push the motor back or offset the rubber mounts on the frame. The last thing I’d do is shave the strengthening ribs on the transmission.

[@Nick-Kingsley]

Shim the gearbox up higher? Probably only needs 10mm or so clearance.

[@jayhart8234]

Use bees wax on your deburring tool. It won’t build up with Aluminum. You can even use a candle. You can do the same with flapper wheels and sanding pads.

[@jeremywomack2602]

Can you space the wishbone down a fraction? Digging the videos. Second the wax on your burr grinder. It’s a power move. I’m with you, the webbing it’s there to reinforce the casting. Take some, no prob, take all…. Play it safe, like you are.

[@travisboggus]

Great work, Carly. May I recommend ear protection. 40 years of using high speed air tools like your die grinder have left me with a constant high pitched scream in my ears.

[@larrymitchell3502]

Another old guy with tinnitus & severe high frequency hearing loss from exposure to noise. Can confirm not fun. Hearing loss is *cumulative* & irreversible. Carly, maybe by the time you're our age medical science will have a cure. But protecting your hearing now is so much better. 3M Peltor makes very good muffs with amplification & instant damping of loud noises so you ain't isolated wearing 'em. Some models even have Bluetooth - you can listen to music with 'em on. Your ears will thank you. And DO wear a mask when grinding. Metal dust is no bueno for your lungs.

[@dalehelms4739]

You can clean the die grinder bits by die grinding into wood fast and easy!!

[@maxwelledison5366]

Be careful about your ponytail and creeper wheels! Don't ask me how I know.

[@kennyjones6395]

I'm sure it wont hurt to take some of the wishbone too

[@Tank70Torino]

Just shim up the engine and trans about 3/8 in and u will have plenty of clearance for the wishbone movement.

[@richardkelleher1711]

What brand die grinder are you using? The ones I have are gutless, won't even spin a small wire wheel it seems.

[@chrisallen2005]

Get a grown up's compressor.

[@40momba]

Is splitting the wishbone an option for your build?

[@themoodyroadster]

No sir

[@billcampana4328]

You could also drop the wishbone some adding caster to the equation, which is not a bad thing.

[@andrel3]

Does the ball mount top clamp go under the crossmember and not sandwich it?

[@themoodyroadster]

And yes, yes it does… I’ve since fixed it 🫠

[@andrel3]

@@themoodyroadster Sweet!

[@Rog-w1g]

She'll have a tv show

[@michaelkirshin9719]

Obviously their is a reason why for the last 100 years hot rodders have split the wishbones

[@Djm9393]

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[@rishiparmar9229]

You are Automobile Engineer / Mechanical engineer ??? I am studying in Automobile engineering and work at car garage weekend time.

[@andrel3]

Salt city speed shop cross member?

[@themoodyroadster]

Yes!

[@andrel3]

@@themoodyroadster nice! Such a nice product! Roadster is coming a long and looking good. I bet a lot of engine noises come out of that drivers seat 😊

[@bobrat]

Take some off the wishbone too

[@nateb8245]

Is that a T5 from an S10?

[@jamesmarshall7215]

When I modified my tranny I had to tig a plate on the bottom I was afraid with all the webbing gone my guts would be on the road one day

[@jackwells1452]

Wear a mask when grinding on aluminum, you'll last longer

[@nathancrossley8210]

I ride a bicycle

[@freds5064]

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