XB Coupe goes to the Engineer for Torsion Beam testing Eps 90 How good can it be? will it Pass?

[@rustydog1805]

I think you knew it would pass, but it must be an awesome relief to see the results. Love to see it weighed when it's all back together.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Yeah I had the confidence it was stronger, but this was above and beyond what I expected , thanks mate

[@panners125]

The overall weight of the car is something that I have been thinking about since Tom started to build the car. The car is stiffer with the double sills, that’s good. But it may weigh a bit more. Fascinating journey.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@panners125 Just thought Id add a little on the topic guys, I'm sure she will weigh more, but not so much because of the sills, I'm sure they will only add another 20kgs max, but for the rear sub-frame built to mount the IRS, and also the front chassis rails had to be plated where the mustang joins the Falcon rails + the United IFS Cross member which is fairly solid , but I'm hoping shes not much more than 100-150 kg's heavier than the stock 1580kg or so for a 302-351 v8 Coupe/ Hardtop ,whatever you like the call them ) The 2016 Mustang is by some reports on the internet around 1773 kg's , but I see that figure varies depending on the website. As long as it isn't heavier than the Modern Mustangs I don't thinks there is any problems, but lets wait and see 🤞

[@rustydog1805]

Amazing, we look at cars built in the 70s as big heavy steel tanks but a modern Mustang weighs 200 kilos heavier even with all its modern components, aluminium, plastic and thinner gauge steel 😄. At least any weight gain is all in strength, which will only improve the ride and handling. I'm sure you're not too worried about the fuel economy.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

@@rustydog1805 Yeah your right mate, actually the mustangs are built very tough, sure the sheet metal is thin, but the frame work, inner sills inner rear quarter structure and rear subframe all seems to be made from toughened steel, I had to strip the donor car and I soon gave up trying to use drill bits and just blew out the spot welds with the plasma cutter or air hammer

[@DonsTrix]

Fascinating to see the testing process of rigidity. I very much enjoyed watching this. thanks very much for the video Tom. :-)

[@phatridesgarage3760]

My Pleasure Andrew , thanks alot mate

[@derekhobbs1102]

I'm in SA, and the first time I'd even heard of this process was early 2000s with a Datsun 1600 we were building for a client. Luckily we didn't have to transport car as the engineer came to our workshop to perform the test. He was surprised how strong the car was compared a VB-VL Commo, especially since the back side of sill panels still had large chisel holes in them from the crash repairs(we didn't do them).

[@phatridesgarage3760]

thats one strong Datsun, good to hear from you Derek

[@derekhobbs1102]

Didn't even have any bracing which did on others.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Congratulations Awesome stuff, should be proud of that so far, Happy Days 😊Cheers 🍺🍻🇦🇺🇳🇿🤝🇦🇺🇳🇿😎👍✌

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks KC !

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia🙂 Congratulations 60% over and above standard shell strength. Did have my doubts about sill strengthening method, but it worked so off comes the hat to you Tom😉😎👍👍

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Steve, yes Im very happy how it turned out

[@steveveness3829]

@@phatridesgarage3760 And now for body work and paint?😉🙂🤗

[@robhughes1776]

Wicked Tom,looking forward to the progress on this car

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Rob !

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Such an improvement over the standard Looks like the the engineer is also a ford guy I was looking at the ef el under the hoist as that is what I have in my shed That I am trying to do something with 👍👍

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Yeah big improvement, Cons Ford through and through also )

[@brunohoutwipper4225]

Enjoyed watching the show. That was different.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks for watching mate

[@vigilante351]

Great results, 60% improvement on factory torsion twist! Car is going to be unreal when she's all together!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Yes very happy with the results, looking forwards to driving it, so is the Engineer for that matter haha

[@Dave.S.TT600]

it beats me why this video doesn't have 45M views? haha...just jokin' Great Job, Man!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

That would be nice ! haha, thanks alot mate

[@sahardtopxaxbxcgroup131]

Fantastic build Tom. Awesome achievement and love every episode, Brad

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks alot Brad! appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching

[@ChrisArmstrong-ir3fg]

You could guarantee that she was going to pass the test, as hardtops factory twist as you drive on an angle out of your driveway haha!! On another note, years ago I was at a meguires car show back in I believe 2010 , in Sydney, I was showing my black WL grange out the front doors of the show and was displayed next to a xb John Goss hardtop. I was talking to the owner about the build of his car and I mentioned that I had two h/tops an xbgt and an xc cobra … anyway I was looking at some of your earlier videos and wouldn’t you know it … it was your gossy I was parked beside … haha!! Small world. I really enjoy watching your videos and keen to see what you do next Cheers mouse

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Hey mate thanks ! yeah I did have the Gossy at a Meguires show Bback then, not sure of the year exactly , cool you remembered , really miss that car, Trick & Mansweto 393 in it, it was Epic

[@ChrisArmstrong-ir3fg]

@@phatridesgarage3760 wasn’t your gossy in a few car magazines as well ??

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Yes, it was in street fords, but i used a pseudonym for security, ) haha dont ask my why lol. Sold it to a Car collector in Tasmania, he got Tbonded in it, but he was getting it rebuilt last I heard

[@WesW3187]

Congratulations! What a result. 🙂.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Wes !

[@russelblackwell6041]

Good on you Tom you deserve all the accolades. i cant wait till it gets a lick of paint

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Russel, come so far, yet so far to go, but Im pumped for it

[@melbgrk6725]

Congrats mate outstanding work for outstanding results .... 👍

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate !

[@louiskats5116]

Not a coupe look at the compliance plate Hardtop Otherwise great channel Great work look forward to seeing this Hardtop all done

[@tonykluytmans5336]

Awesome result 🎉

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Tony!

[@boldorboy08]

very interesting. thanks for that explanation.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks, my pleasure mate

[@shanemulligan791]

Excellent video and explanation. Top job to you all.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Shane !

[@bronbroo]

That’s what you wanted to hear Now time for more videos and time on the coupe

[@phatridesgarage3760]

sure mate will do my best !

[@jack-nn2km]

that is awesome great to see the procedure

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate , Glad you liked it!

[@maxbomb101]

awesome work..thanks ive learnt something new today, goodluck with the build

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Awesome, thanks mate!

[@ruokeren1919]

Great results mate. Hope you can fix yur boot latch issue. They’re a bugger !!! Do you think the boor rubber channel rails which you modded in are lifting the lid sides ?? Anyway, have hammer can fix.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers mate ! Yeah boot latch is fine now , thanks for watching

[@stevenjump8234]

When are more vids coming on this Falcon coupe? I really can't wait to see it finished!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

I hope before xmas, Im reorganising the workshop and installing a lift

[@stevenjump8234]

@@phatridesgarage3760 Look forward to it.

[@biastv1234]

Safe and legal . Awesome

[@phatridesgarage3760]

thanks mate !

[@lauriedooker1031]

Enjoyed this insight 👍

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Laurie

[@Jon_McCormick]

Super interesting!!!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Cheers! thanks for watching mate

[@xacoupeguy]

awesome!!!!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate!!

[@gscentral4539]

Good work, nextjob decide on a colour

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate, color already decided, but will be revealing that later

[@Blanchy10]

Those outrigger timbers come in handy! Congrats on the result. I was sure it would be stronger. Do you have any idea how much weight you've added?

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Not really , I guess once its finished we will know for sure once compared to factory weights, but im guessing at least 100kg, but then the coyote engine will be almost that much less than a Clevo. I think it should come in somewhere between a stock coupe and a 2016 Mustang GT

[@michaelnoyes4817]

Love it mate

[@phatridesgarage3760]

thanks mate, Im over the moon

[@blurtmenow]

A little confused. Is this test not done left and right side of the car. Didn't see him put load on the left side. Or was i just not paying attention. Or is it not required. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Hi mate , your question is fair enough, not all my video work is great, in this case I just left some of the footage out, i think you get the idea of whats done. But yes your correct both sides are done the same

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Flying the Coupe. 1 step closer to being back on the road mate.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

yeah much closer now all the hardest work is done

[@rhettcorbett3346]

@@phatridesgarage3760 For sure mate. Way above how strong a std Coupe is. Well done.

[@TS50AU]

So the windows won't squeak and move visibly on mid corner bumps now!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Interesting question, time will tell i guess

[@samperras]

Good work mister, I hope you have Con a kiss

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks Sam! , oh..........no kisses

[@chooseaname50]

always good to have some crumple-zone at the front of the car, it will save the rest of the car and the occupants in the event of a crash, just like modern-day cars 👍.

[@Skull-Beneath-The-Skin]

It passed with flyin' colours, that's a feature Fords are renown for- to pass...

[@phatridesgarage3760]

yeah! couldnt be happier with those results

[@timwhalan6417]

🍺👍🏻👏

[@stevendurieu6938]

Thats a big tick off the list of things to do

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Yeah mate, a massive tick

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Dont take it outside,, it will be rusty in an hour. Engineering?? shortning the IRS diff to have big offset wheels. Dumb and dumber. Shortening a normal diff is the same, bloody stupid. The 19 or 20" wheels? Dumb and dumber. I suspect the front suspension mods will make the car worse as well. Whatever this test it will drive and ride poorly. No car ever needs those huge wheels, they look dumb and just stuff up the whole car. The suspension loadings get thrown intio the chassis and then things break

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Feel better now ? 🤣

[@royce5389]

Promo-SM

[@caseylittle6417]

@phatridesgarage3760 Love the build mate. Very cool! Your response to old mate at the bottom of the comments whinging out his vagina about your car was bang on! Don’t listen to the haters man. Quick question,,,, what state are you in as I’ve got some engineering questions I need answers to.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Thanks mate ! I appreciate your comment) clowns dont bother me , just treat them that way lol) Im in NSW

[@subaruadventures]

give the screw driver to the camera man. lol. looks good.

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Haha cheers mate !