Treasure each moment with your dad, Matt. One day they will end. My dad's odometer ran out at 97, but it still wasn't enough time. The truck is less important, but still pretty damn cool!
Hey Matt, loved this video. (as always). TIP.... My old mentor always said, before explaining almost anything..... "Words fail, see diagram". (Not intricate or detailed, just a sketch) Love from 'Reading, England'.
Thanks for sharing. Brings back memories of years ago when I did a similar mod on a Model A that I made into a speedster. I needed to shorten the wheelbase about 12”. The torque tube and radius rods were the same as you did but on the driveshaft I remember the Model A had a tapered end where it fit into the rear pinion shaft. I had the machine shop cut a new tapered end instead of doing the sleeve as you did. Good memories Thank you Rollie
I remember my dad installing a pin in the drive shaft of our 47 ford. I think it was a Ford part. It was a hardened pin with a flat sprig that rapped around the coupling.
Excellent work, I made a new pinion input in my Ford 47 to install an aerial or common cardan, eliminating the torque tube, here in Argentina the kit is not available and if I had to import it it would be very expensive, cordial greetings from Argentina
I am really enjoying this build also Matt, as I do them all! You da man when it comes to flatheads and old school hot rods and customs! Thanks for all the great videos!
Matt, outstanding! Imagine back in the day doing this before chop saws existed...not criticizing, but some things get better. I would not want to try this in my back yard with a hack saw & and a gas welder...
I couldn't really see it but if you are going to weld in the lathe make sure your ground clamp is attached to the part being welded, not the lathe or bench. Great video as always!
My neck is F*cked. Sometimes motivation is lacking. These videos help motivate me to get into a project. Now if I can just keep the A-dah-dee-dah-dee In check i might get some stuff done. 😂
you made two cuts on the tube and one cut on the shaft. Did you work that extra saw blades width into the measurement? you did not say. Or is there enough slop in the original?
i've shortened a couple driveshafts on modern car engine/tranny swaps in my garage, and that was difficult enough to do without needing to have them rebalanced, but to have to do it twice with both the torque tube and the inner driveshaft, and keeping them the same length... lemme just say, you make it look easy. but, that's what experience gets you. the first one is terrifying, but every one after that is less and less scary because you know what to expect, and the mistakes to avoid, until eventually it becomes old hat. how do you get to carnegie hall? practice, practice, practice.
I guess the shaft is inside the tube when it breaks. Because it will. 100hp twisting those welds. With about 3-1 reduction so 300hp. Cut it and respline. And then heat treat the resplined area.
I have numerous cars I’ve done this on with no issue and it’s been the way it’s been done for close to 100 years. The banjo rear generally will break first. Not only is it welded it also is drilled and a pin is installed and welded. In theory you method is stronger for sure. But it isn’t realistic for a DIY budget minded hot rodder.
I agree with Matt, No worrys about breaking the driveshaft as it has been done this way forever including myself with a full race AV8 roadster. Plus he only has a 21 stud 80hp motor. You need to check your information source. : )
No need of all the truck components that you mentioned. Matt is using a later model car drive line that is more than adequate for his needs. Definitely not a model A driveline!
Looking good. Fixing to start another 32 project on my channel. I’ll be calling you with a parts list . Take care guys
Treasure each moment with your dad, Matt. One day they will end. My dad's odometer ran out at 97, but it still wasn't enough time.
The truck is less important, but still pretty damn cool!
Hey Matt, loved this video. (as always).
TIP.... My old mentor always said, before explaining almost anything..... "Words fail, see diagram". (Not intricate or detailed, just a sketch)
Love from 'Reading, England'.
Brilliant, torque tube tutorial is spot on, little pickup will be back to work soon, very cool shop truck. 👍
Thanks for sharing.
Brings back memories of years ago when I did a similar mod on a Model A that I made into a speedster. I needed to shorten the wheelbase about 12”. The torque tube and radius rods were the same as you did but on the driveshaft I remember the Model A had a tapered end where it fit into the rear pinion shaft. I had the machine shop cut a new tapered end instead of doing the sleeve as you did.
Good memories
Thank you
Rollie
Some good work there Matt!
Keep chipping away.🙂
It's wonderful that your dad helps in the Iron Trap Garage...Love the shop truck build.
Matt, piecing together the drive shaft and torque tube awesome .. I am guessing the spline coupler ties into the trans.
You just don't see trucks of that era there far & few reborn at the iron trap garage 😎 the coolest rides around!
I love it.Can't wait to see it on the road. I see pop's is patiently waiting to have his hot rod.
I agree Ray!
I remember my dad installing a pin in the drive shaft of our 47 ford. I think it was a Ford part. It was a hardened pin with a flat sprig that rapped around the coupling.
Morning Matt, & Steve, the shop truck will be moving on it's own power soon, keep up the great work!! Be safe!!!! God Bless!!!
Very nice job Matt and That Saw Cuts Metal like Butter
Good to see you back in the shop doing fabrication.
Funny looking band saw Matt 👀
Anyways, the truck is going to be awesome driving around on errands heads turning you smiling like you're insane.
Excellent work, I made a new pinion input in my Ford 47 to install an aerial or common cardan, eliminating the torque tube, here in Argentina the kit is not available and if I had to import it it would be very expensive, cordial greetings from Argentina
I too am looking forward to your monster feeding on pavement! :-D She's looking great already! Nice job! Really nice job! Thank you!
I always wanted to see this done. Thanks
I am really enjoying this build also Matt, as I do them all! You da man when it comes to flatheads and old school hot rods and customs! Thanks for all the great videos!
Matt, outstanding!
Imagine back in the day doing this before chop saws existed...not criticizing, but some things get better. I would not want to try this in my back yard with a hack saw & and a gas welder...
This is such a cool little project and it's very cool that your keeping it Ole skool 👌, nice work Matt
Excellent video guys. Congrats on one hundred thirty subscribers.
This is really great stuff. 👍
Mornin Matt
good morning keep the great work hope you have a great day
Awesome tutorial! Go Iron Trap! Keep moving forward!
I think you had a couple vids but yeah good refresher
Nice job we’re trying to put a universal on a torque tube 😂don’t know if it will work but you got to try these things 👍🏼take it easy mate 👍🏼😎🇳🇿🍺
Always wanted to know how that was done, thanks for showing me. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
Cool pickup
I couldn't really see it but if you are going to weld in the lathe make sure your ground clamp is attached to the part being welded, not the lathe or bench. Great video as always!
Grate job it is looking real good love from steve c from state Oregon
Nice job love that truck
Nice video! that works great!
Looking good 👍
My neck is F*cked. Sometimes motivation is lacking. These videos help motivate me to get into a project. Now if I can just keep the A-dah-dee-dah-dee In check i might get some stuff done. 😂
Loving your family doing a truck everybody's got a car I love truck
you made two cuts on the tube and one cut on the shaft. Did you work that extra saw blades width into the measurement? you did not say. Or is there enough slop in the original?
18 and 5/8s plus what the blade took out so how thick is your blade (1/8 maybe times 2 cuts)
Very good!!!!
Great music while ur mocking it up 💪💪😎
Did you cut out the section of the torque tube that houses the carrier bearing?
Great vid!! 👍👍
i've shortened a couple driveshafts on modern car engine/tranny swaps in my garage, and that was difficult enough to do without needing to have them rebalanced, but to have to do it twice with both the torque tube and the inner driveshaft, and keeping them the same length... lemme just say, you make it look easy. but, that's what experience gets you. the first one is terrifying, but every one after that is less and less scary because you know what to expect, and the mistakes to avoid, until eventually it becomes old hat. how do you get to carnegie hall? practice, practice, practice.
if you put the rear-end on a floor jack the drive shaft won't turn and it should be easer to connect.
real good
Just wondering what material that shaft is? It appeared to be hard. Wondering about welding that adapter.
@@billlewis9740 that's good. It is forged steel, pretty weldable if he preheated the ends before welding.
@ 3:40 .... strange looking bandsaw that is ....
Sure would help if y'all put a light under the truck so we could see what you are pointing at...
No keg fuel tank
Why do you need need to take the sleeve off, couldn’t you just take the 18 5/8 out of the middle ?
You can take it out anywhere. This method is easier and because it’s harder to keep the driveshaft aligned/balanced. When cutting in the center.
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Nice Video.
#STAYSAFE
#PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸
Don`t drive this without the radius rods. you will twist the rear & bend/break the torque tube.
I am absolutely sure that Matt is fully aware and will not drive without the wishbone in place!
😎👍👍👍👍👍
I guess the shaft is inside the tube when it breaks. Because it will. 100hp twisting those welds. With about 3-1 reduction so 300hp.
Cut it and respline. And then heat treat the resplined area.
I have numerous cars I’ve done this on with no issue and it’s been the way it’s been done for close to 100 years. The banjo rear generally will break first. Not only is it welded it also is drilled and a pin is installed and welded. In theory you method is stronger for sure. But it isn’t realistic for a DIY budget minded hot rodder.
I agree with Matt, No worrys about breaking the driveshaft as it has been done this way forever including myself with a full race AV8 roadster. Plus he only has a 21 stud 80hp motor. You need to check your information source. : )
I'm a carpenter, so if you guys ever need to shorten a wooden driveshaft I'll do it and it will be done to SAE 1313 Fubar standards!
Looks great. Truck engine. Needs a truck transmission. Truck driveshaft. Truck rearend. Engine is a 1937 engine.
No need of all the truck components that you mentioned. Matt is using a later model car drive line that is more than adequate for his needs. Definitely not a model A driveline!
Great tip 👍😎