I would've just started looking for a new front axle. But not you, you take a completely different approach to things. I think that's why I like this channel so much, the use of common hand tools, the struggle of average repairs. It's not like other automotive channels where everything is brand new and they have every single tool for the job. Your videos are a lot more realistic.
That axle tube repair is probably the best example of the nuclear option I've seen in a while. Even without words spoken, the frustration, determination, and sheer stubbornness are evident.
Dude, that was "Old School" that whole business of improvising what you had and at your disposal (basic garage stuff, tools, jacks, torches etc.). Yeah, I did the axle housing seal change outs on my 2008 Wrangler JK. Your awesome, man.
Excelente trabajo mis felicitaciones, si pudieses especificar los torques en cada apriete que haces estaria bien ya que en muchas ocasiones no contamos con manuales técnicos Hoy he aprendido bastante mucho gracias
This is an absolute masterpiece. When you finished painting the diff cover and reassembled everything and filled the oil, then cut to the shot of it leaking - you captured a feeling that many people will never know because they never even try projects like these, so they never experience the frustration of doing everything right, not cutting corners, and still getting hosed. Maintaining old cars (and old things in general) is such a bittersweet experience that you've captured very well.
This video seems so relaxing compared to when im working on my truck. Then i realized its because you edit out the cuss words, the coming back with the wrong size tool, the 100 murmurs of "nothing ever goes easy" and the starting work in a good mood and by the end of the day youre in a bad mood😂
Spends 2 weeks straightening, trussing, and painting the axle… first time wheeling it, promptly drops it on a rock. Love the commitment to using the repair and not babying it. 💪
After biting the bullet and correcting every error, you have shown the folks that sold you the Dana that you made a diamond from their lump of coal. Glad you succeeded in getting the "maintainence" out of the way. 👍
Just finished a 2 year restoration on a truck. I can’t imagine the extra time you took to set up these angles and film it in this format. Really awesome. Thank you
Man, after having Fords for 2 decades (77, two 79's and two 95s) I finally gave up and got a Tundra. I love those trucks so much but damn I got tired of working on them. I was tired of the struggle.
Simon, Your channel inspired me to buy and repair my first retro car. I can’t describe all emotions from driving a car older than your own age. The best way to say it - it makes me feel younger and more appreciative of life around me! Thank you for opening this world to many!
Been doing this kind of work in a small garage with basic tools since 1996. I feel your pain! Congrats on getting a torch. A needle scaler is great to have also.
If Simon Fordman has 1,000,000 fans, I'm one of them. If Simon Fordman has 100 fans, I'm one of them. If Simon Fordman has zero fans, that means I'm dead. Cannot commend the work you do enough dude.
my 1999 F-150 regular cab short bed with 4.2 and 5 speed that I bought new 25 years ago spun 3 rod bearings at 256,000 miles when the oil pump failed.I looked at new ones and the cheapest new stripped down work truck like mine was 34,000.00. + TTL.since I don't have 40,000.00 cash to spend on a truck right now I would have to finance which would push the price past 50,000!! so I did what anyone in my position with a little common sense and mechanical ability would do and rebuilt the whole truck.Polished crank, standard rod and main bearings,new cam bearings standard rings,new cam lifters,oil pump, stripped the heads down,had .003 milled off them,checked the guides, lapped the valves by hand, cleaned up the pistons, checked wrist pins etc,new gaskets and put it all back together, put new front wheel bearings,seals, rotors, shocks, brakes, upper and lower ball joints,new tie rod ends,new pitman arm and drag link,new clutch assembly,new slave cylinder,new master cylinder,new starter,new coil pack,new water pump and radiator,new spark plugs and wires,oh yeah,new freeze plugs,new u joints,new rear wheel bearings and seals,and pinion seal,new rear shocks and brakes new tires and now I basically have a new truck, with a lifetime warranty on most of it, for about 7,000.00.That was two years ago and it doesnt use a drop of oil,gets 20 mpg all day around town and it'll go 121 mph if I unplug the speedometer and use the GPS.a lot better than 50 grand for something that's gonna have cam phasers failing and transmission problems in a year!word to the wise, when your ford gets old and oil starts getting past the valve seals DO NOT change to a thicker oil! it'll slow down the oil getting by the seals but it will also sheer the pin in the shaft that drives the oil pump.if it says "use 5 w 20" use 5w 20!
@billbonu1639 fair play, I'd have to take a coffee break if writing such a long message. Big thumbs up tho for doing the job yourself. You must be well happy and satisfied.
25 pct interest? You just make that up to make it sound good ? Also thats what you should always do maintenance rebuild and repair is always always better it's transportation treat it as such
@@EffdaBlx Lol that's why they use annual percentage rate. 12% APR sounds much better than 25% over 6 years. I bet you've been walking around your whole life telling people your APR as if it's total interest like "I got such a great deal on a loan! Those guys at the dealership didn't know what hit em!" 😂
Whoever your daddy and or mentor is, I know they’re proud. You work just like my dad used to and he was a depression era baby. I didn’t think there was any of you guys left. Thought I was the last. L O L.
I am so happy that I've stumbled over your youtube channel. This is pure gold, no commentary, no disturbance, no music, just wrenching on old cars. I really enjoy watching your content. Please keep up the great work. Greetings from across the pond!
At first I was like “what is this?? So strange.” Watching that gasket be replaced, this video became the most satisfying thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
When I saw that seal leak again for the 4th time, I said "Thats it!" went for a walk, swore up and down, had a small drink, and continued watching realizing you're doing all that work. You have a excellent "never say die" attitude. Hats off to you Simon! And all that camera work to boot. Friggin awesome!
I have an 88 F-150 with top hat hubs. I want to convert over to the more common hubs you have, but I've been having such a tough time figuring out what parts I need. This video gave me the info I need in the perfect format. The first 90 seconds of this video gave me what months of Ford forums, trips to O'Reilly, and both the Chilton and Haynes manuals couldn't. Also, your channel is master's class in silent film making. Thank you and keep doing you.
The sound of things sliding into place correctly are so satisfying. We never really think about them while we're working but I think we're subconciously aware of them. It's a sound and feel that tells you it's done right. Another excellent video.
As a mechanic at a refinery I’ve learned some valuable lessons,,,, always use anti- seize and if it won’t come off, give it a hot on😂 You’re doing great young man!!!!
I prefer grease over anti-seize because it keeps the rust away and it doesn't get crusty; which is what I would expect it not to do but it does and that makes whatever you have it on harder to get off because of the build-up
I was just at O'Reilly's and guess what. I couldn't find 1liquid wrench,2..,3 and 1 oil, or 3...,triflow oil. Asked the manager. She said we don't stock any of that. I would rather my vehicle not dry out and I keep it wet with things like this so that in the future perhaps I could loosen it up. And tire guys who tighten wheel studs too much?!? Don't get me started.
@@austinwagoncompanythe grease isn't really bad if it is applied thin. It can dri and lift them moisture gets trapped under it and you have rust. Really bad on case hardened bolts.
So much respect for your persistence Simon! Ain't no way I would have torn into that axle for a third time. That truck would be on fire at that lot you like to "off road" at. And the axle would be at the bottom of the Mississippi!
Exactly why I love this guy all work no talk most car TH-camrs let’s talk about this lug nut for 20 minutes put it on than we will talk about the wheel for 20 minutes and so on I hate this types of things
This is why I love your channel Simon, you find a way to get things to work when others would’ve most likely junked it and call it a loss. I love seeing people save and revive old stuff, I’d only wish to have your tenacity and skills.
a perfect example of a genre of video that maybe didnt exist before youtube and that i am so constantly searching for the purest expression of. as others note, the lack of music and talking is a viewer's boon, allowing us appreciatesthe best possibilities of the form. edifying and pleasant, sometimes even beautiful. you seem to be blessed with beautiful weather and mild soundscapes.
Yours are some of my favorite automobile repair videos. I get so tired of videos where all I see is the face of whoever is talking- talking about what they did with about two seconds of actual video SHOWING what they did. Your videos show the real essence of the grit and the groans without the swearing. You also have a good eye for composition and design.
Not just a good mechanic. A master videographer. Your ability in storytelling is amazing. I am saturated with goofy close ups of egomaniac faces and interminable babbling of useless "what's up ". I can watch one hour of your art effortlessly. Thank you for creating such amazing content.
Smart lad, I applaud him for diagnosing the issue and actually trying to fix something. Any shop would have said buy new parts. He has a lot of skills, and some new tools now to boot. Great editing and video making as well, I was very entertained, learned some things myself, and subbed, I hope there are more videos just as good.
I liked that you straightened the diff housing. I see that you understand how to reinforce the diff using thin materials oriented it the correct way. That idea in Strength Of Materials is called the Second Moment Of Area. I had to straighten the front end of a Volvo car because we could no longer set the correct camber. I used Hydraulic jacks too and welded the frontend while it was under pressure from the jacks. It worked magnificently, and kept on working as we used to to service that car for a number of years.
Oh did my heart go out to you for having done all that work only to find the bent axle housing, oh gads what a sock in the gut. If folks watch carefully as this unfolds they will know to look carefully at disassembled parts and not buy upgrades for the third member until the base axle assembly is verified good. We viewers ought to be paying you for this priceless, well presented training we get from your videos. Thank you. And thanks for the entertainment because I eat this stuff up, you have a unique and creative approach to the production of the videos.
you absolute madman, perfect job and stubbornness you never gave up on that truck and that truck will never give up on you, thanks for all the hard work in the editing process
This whole saga reminds me of a scene from an old movie I saw years ago. The owner of a truck that's gone off the road in a snowstorm and a mechanic are looking at the mortal remains of the rear axle. The mechanic (a New Englander) looks at the axle and says "Could be worse. Don't know how."🙃 Kind of makes you wonder what the driver of that snowplow you sourced the axle from ran into. Must have been something pretty substantial to bend the axle tube that badly. As always, I admire your patience, your ingenuity and your skills, not only with mechanical repairs but with the video recording and editing. The construction of this video is true art. "They" say that long-form videos like this are bound to fail, that nobody has the patience to watch them . "They" are dead wrong. Looking forward to the next one!
I'm a content creator myself. And i felt what was it like to make this video in terms of production and what it took took change camera angles! Super great job!
I just came to this channel and love it! My dad passed in 2008 and I wish I had paid more attention. He rebuilt a 69(?) Chevy II wagon and a much older pickup back in 77 when ai was 10. Now at 58, I do what I can myself but I marvel at the process here and wish I had the skill to do this level of work. It’s calming to just watch the process. I recently found more of his his SnapOn and other tools buried in the garage. I’ve cleaned everything up and I’m building a garage I hope he’d be proud of. I just wish I knew how to use half of what I’ve found.
The rain. The dead battery. Also a nascent mosquito, a ringing phone and an itch at the most inappropriate time… something that we all know all too well.
This is the first time visiting your channel. I don't comment on videos often, but when I do, it's because I'm impressed! I admire your skills with vehicle repair and the use of tools. I'm also a huge fan of your storytelling, filming and editing style. Subscribed! Well done.
It’s nice to look at the high level of repair, the only problem is that I didn’t measure the axle shafts during the first disassembly at the place of wear, but as it turned out, the problem still turned out to be in the crooked “stocking” of the bridge! Patience and hard work yielded wonderful results!!
Nicely done! Next episode: Replacement of rod and main bearings. Can be done in place by loosening motor mounts and fan shroud. Then, distributor advance can be reinstated fully for more power and economy.
Well done sir! Not many people would have found that bent tube, without having experienced one before. Couple tips to point out- 1- I was taught to always pry seals out on the top side, that way if you do gouge it it won't leak as badly as if it was the bottom 2- as you figured out the second time, when you pull a diff cover leave the top bolt in a couple threads so it doesn't splash into the drain pan. Also, pull the fill plug BEFORE you drain cuz if you can't refill it you're screwed! 3- I would definitely have recommended new Ubolts. When they get that rusty the metal strength is compromised, so it's better to replace them.
My heart sank when it all went back together the first time and it started leaking again. I've been there a time or two back when I used to fix cars for a living. Good job sticking with it. Maybe went a little overkill but I'm not mad at it.
I love your videos! You are amazing at fixing things. I thought you would replace the axle, but when you fixed it, it really blew my mind. My respect for you, especially using just regular tools.
And this is why we replace the assembly at the shop, folks. Fine to do this on your own but ain't no one wants to pay someone elses labor for all of this. Glad you rebuilt it. Hate seeing repairable pieces go to scrap.
I’ve done many repairs similar to yours mate and I always pick up something new watching vids like this . I have an old jeep that has been my overlanding rigs and have bent my fair share of axles .
I really dig the format of your videos. They have an almost therapeutic quality. I can see your channel growing pretty big eventually and I'm glad I found it, thanks.
Genial, querido Simon. Gracias por hacer los videos, cada vez más interesantes y atrayentes. Al principio cuando miraba tus videos, decía: Huy que largo es; pero al terminar de verlos, me decía que corto fue. Así fue este último, se me hizo muy corto, jaja. Por favor, podrías poner los "Torques" la próxima vez??? Mil gracias por mostrarnos los "errores", tu trabajo me motiva muchísimo. Un fuerte abrazo....
Igualmente pienso lo mismo, acá desde Cutral Co Neuquén Argentina. Lastima que los comentarios no tienen traducción. Tuve y extraño mí F100 84. Recuerdos 😄
One thing I learned. Sometimes, it's OK to use Ryobi. Gosh, you really don't understand how relieved I am. Learned some other useful stuff, too. SICK VIDEO, THANK YOU!
The fresh grease in the first few shots gave it away. Sorry you had to do it twice! Great job on the old school axle reinforcement, I don’t have the skill and would have had to buy a kit. Cool to keep that old thing on the road. Keep it up!
I would've just started looking for a new front axle. But not you, you take a completely different approach to things. I think that's why I like this channel so much, the use of common hand tools, the struggle of average repairs. It's not like other automotive channels where everything is brand new and they have every single tool for the job. Your videos are a lot more realistic.
Yeah a large workspace and all the proper tools. A real struggle.
@1marcelfilms if by proper tools you mean the very basic hand tools such as a socket set, some screwdrivers, and a welder. I'd hate to see your setup.
@@1marcelfilms this guy doesn’t have any special machinery, he’s literally bending plate steel with a chain and harbor freight Jack and Jack stands.
How many hours you got into this videos job? Really admire your persistence.
@@1marcelfilmswhats that suppose to mean?
That axle tube repair is probably the best example of the nuclear option I've seen in a while. Even without words spoken, the frustration, determination, and sheer stubbornness are evident.
He is a perfectionist 🎉
Took it as a compliment
Dude, that was "Old School" that whole business of improvising what you had and at your disposal (basic garage stuff, tools, jacks, torches etc.). Yeah, I did the axle housing seal change outs on my 2008 Wrangler JK. Your awesome, man.
i would’ve cussed out the cat for not helping but hey guy you made it work. Napa know how
Excelente trabajo mis felicitaciones, si pudieses especificar los torques en cada apriete que haces estaria bien ya que en muchas ocasiones no contamos con manuales técnicos
Hoy he aprendido bastante mucho gracias
You as rad as that truck it. Pretty sure it now needs a diesel in it.
This is an absolute masterpiece. When you finished painting the diff cover and reassembled everything and filled the oil, then cut to the shot of it leaking - you captured a feeling that many people will never know because they never even try projects like these, so they never experience the frustration of doing everything right, not cutting corners, and still getting hosed.
Maintaining old cars (and old things in general) is such a bittersweet experience that you've captured very well.
Exactly, is like having sex with your wife after being married for 25 years.
I drive an old car and have not failed so far... which does not have a malfunction in the program..
He did cut corners. He shouldve known something was wrong when he had to freeze that bearing because he couldnt tap it in.
I love the no talking. It allows me to watch at 75% speed to make the video last longer without it being weird.
Why do you want it to last longer?
What? Just go turn on white noise or so ething lol
This video seems so relaxing compared to when im working on my truck. Then i realized its because you edit out the cuss words, the coming back with the wrong size tool, the 100 murmurs of "nothing ever goes easy" and the starting work in a good mood and by the end of the day youre in a bad mood😂
Isn't that the truth!
I sensed when the "Orange Cat of Doom" showed up trouble was on the horizon. Brilliant mechanical and cinematography skills. 10/10! Thank you.
That ornage fucker did it..: HE bent the axle..
@nandi123 Like in The Godfather. Violence always came after there were oranges on screen.
@@Yellowtruck55 Exactly! That was what I was thinking! LOL
Marmalade monster 😂
when the repair is successful, there's a shot of the orange cat walking out of sight, too. marvelous
Spends 2 weeks straightening, trussing, and painting the axle… first time wheeling it, promptly drops it on a rock. Love the commitment to using the repair and not babying it. 💪
I don't think I coulda done it 😂, I'd have babied it for a while fir sure!! 🫣
Со стариками всегда необходимо большое терпение. А также постановка кадра у Вас потрясающая. Настоящий талант. Браво, Саймон. Привет из России.
The quality of this film is crazy!
After biting the bullet and correcting every error, you have shown the folks that sold you the Dana that you made a diamond from their lump of coal. Glad you succeeded in getting the "maintainence" out of the way. 👍
Excellent content for fellow mechanics - no talking, no drawn-out ruminations or explanations, just the nuts & bolts. Great stuff!
Just finished a 2 year restoration on a truck. I can’t imagine the extra time you took to set up these angles and film it in this format. Really awesome. Thank you
Watching this makes me realize I'm not the only one who struggles
Man, after having Fords for 2 decades (77, two 79's and two 95s) I finally gave up and got a Tundra. I love those trucks so much but damn I got tired of working on them. I was tired of the struggle.
Simon, Your channel inspired me to buy and repair my first retro car. I can’t describe all emotions from driving a car older than your own age. The best way to say it - it makes me feel younger and more appreciative of life around me! Thank you for opening this world to many!
It’s life changing. Glad to hear you’re into it
Been doing this kind of work in a small garage with basic tools since 1996. I feel your pain!
Congrats on getting a torch. A needle scaler is great to have also.
If Simon Fordman has 1,000,000 fans, I'm one of them. If Simon Fordman has 100 fans, I'm one of them. If Simon Fordman has zero fans, that means I'm dead. Cannot commend the work you do enough dude.
Kind words. Thank you very much
*that means I am Found On the Road Dead
@@SimonFordman Just found the channel tonight. This channel is the single best find in a long, long time. Will share the videos with friends!
insane glazing
I love old technology and old FORD-Bronco.
my 1999 F-150 regular cab short bed with 4.2 and 5 speed that I bought new 25 years ago spun 3 rod bearings at 256,000 miles when the oil pump failed.I looked at new ones and the cheapest new stripped down work truck like mine was 34,000.00. + TTL.since I don't have 40,000.00 cash to spend on a truck right now I would have to finance which would push the price past 50,000!! so I did what anyone in my position with a little common sense and mechanical ability would do and rebuilt the whole truck.Polished crank, standard rod and main bearings,new cam bearings standard rings,new cam lifters,oil pump, stripped the heads down,had .003 milled off them,checked the guides, lapped the valves by hand, cleaned up the pistons, checked wrist pins etc,new gaskets and put it all back together, put new front wheel bearings,seals, rotors, shocks, brakes, upper and lower ball joints,new tie rod ends,new pitman arm and drag link,new clutch assembly,new slave cylinder,new master cylinder,new starter,new coil pack,new water pump and radiator,new spark plugs and wires,oh yeah,new freeze plugs,new u joints,new rear wheel bearings and seals,and pinion seal,new rear shocks and brakes new tires and now I basically have a new truck, with a lifetime warranty on most of it, for about 7,000.00.That was two years ago and it doesnt use a drop of oil,gets 20 mpg all day around town and it'll go 121 mph if I unplug the speedometer and use the GPS.a lot better than 50 grand for something that's gonna have cam phasers failing and transmission problems in a year!word to the wise, when your ford gets old and oil starts getting past the valve seals DO NOT change to a thicker oil! it'll slow down the oil getting by the seals but it will also sheer the pin in the shaft that drives the oil pump.if it says "use 5 w 20" use 5w 20!
Удачной эксплуатации!
@billbonu1639 fair play, I'd have to take a coffee break if writing such a long message. Big thumbs up tho for doing the job yourself. You must be well happy and satisfied.
atta boy!
25 pct interest? You just make that up to make it sound good ? Also thats what you should always do maintenance rebuild and repair is always always better it's transportation treat it as such
@@EffdaBlx Lol that's why they use annual percentage rate. 12% APR sounds much better than 25% over 6 years. I bet you've been walking around your whole life telling people your APR as if it's total interest like "I got such a great deal on a loan! Those guys at the dealership didn't know what hit em!" 😂
Whoever your daddy and or mentor is, I know they’re proud. You work just like my dad used to and he was a depression era baby. I didn’t think there was any of you guys left. Thought I was the last. L O L.
I am so happy that I've stumbled over your youtube channel. This is pure gold, no commentary, no disturbance, no music, just wrenching on old cars. I really enjoy watching your content. Please keep up the great work.
Greetings from across the pond!
Greetings! Thanks for watching
At first I was like “what is this?? So strange.” Watching that gasket be replaced, this video became the most satisfying thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
I did it every day..only gaskets and mechanisms..
You have very dexterous hands and holy patience. Don't let it leave you.
When I saw that seal leak again for the 4th time, I said "Thats it!" went for a walk, swore up and down, had a small drink, and continued watching realizing you're doing all that work. You have a excellent "never say die" attitude. Hats off to you Simon! And all that camera work to boot. Friggin awesome!
I have an 88 F-150 with top hat hubs. I want to convert over to the more common hubs you have, but I've been having such a tough time figuring out what parts I need. This video gave me the info I need in the perfect format. The first 90 seconds of this video gave me what months of Ford forums, trips to O'Reilly, and both the Chilton and Haynes manuals couldn't. Also, your channel is master's class in silent film making. Thank you and keep doing you.
The sound of things sliding into place correctly are so satisfying. We never really think about them while we're working but I think we're subconciously aware of them. It's a sound and feel that tells you it's done right.
Another excellent video.
As a mechanic at a refinery I’ve learned some valuable lessons,,,, always use anti- seize and if it won’t come off, give it a hot on😂
You’re doing great young man!!!!
I prefer grease over anti-seize because it keeps the rust away and it doesn't get crusty; which is what I would expect it not to do but it does and that makes whatever you have it on harder to get off because of the build-up
What is a hot on
I was just at O'Reilly's and guess what. I couldn't find 1liquid wrench,2..,3 and 1 oil, or 3...,triflow oil. Asked the manager. She said we don't stock any of that. I would rather my vehicle not dry out and I keep it wet with things like this so that in the future perhaps I could loosen it up. And tire guys who tighten wheel studs too much?!? Don't get me started.
@@zareefkabir705torch activity
@@austinwagoncompanythe grease isn't really bad if it is applied thin. It can dri and lift them moisture gets trapped under it and you have rust. Really bad on case hardened bolts.
So much respect for your persistence Simon! Ain't no way I would have torn into that axle for a third time. That truck would be on fire at that lot you like to "off road" at. And the axle would be at the bottom of the Mississippi!
Exactly why I love this guy all work no talk most car TH-camrs let’s talk about this lug nut for 20 minutes put it on than we will talk about the wheel for 20 minutes and so on I hate this types of things
Agree 100%
My thoughts exactly. 👍👍👌👌 I have to skip ahead of all the "explanation" on other channels. Just get on with it, for pete's sake.
Same here. His skills and work do all of the talking,
+1
I can't wait to tell the boys at the club that I can now install lockers on a Dana 60. Maybe.
And here I am, recovering from a big surgery. Nothing like your videos to keep the spirit up! Thank you for your entertainment
Your style of videos is refreshing and enjoyable for me. No bullshit. Straight to the point.
I '2nd' what @zach9515 said!!!!!
This is why I love your channel Simon, you find a way to get things to work when others would’ve most likely junked it and call it a loss. I love seeing people save and revive old stuff, I’d only wish to have your tenacity and skills.
Thank you very much
Simon, that is amazing and resilient how you figured out and salvaged the front axle. Good job!
Watched the last, the rebuild of the front end. Nice to see the sequel where the leak gets fixed!
Yes!!! You spray painted the axle etc after you cleaned it up!! Great job
The rear axle can fart ..and you can hear it..😂😂😂
a perfect example of a genre of video that maybe didnt exist before youtube and that i am so constantly searching for the purest expression of. as others note, the lack of music and talking is a viewer's boon, allowing us appreciatesthe best possibilities of the form. edifying and pleasant, sometimes even beautiful. you seem to be blessed with beautiful weather and mild soundscapes.
Yours are some of my favorite automobile repair videos. I get so tired of videos where all I see is the face of whoever is talking- talking about what they did with about two seconds of actual video SHOWING what they did. Your videos show the real essence of the grit and the groans without the swearing. You also have a good eye for composition and design.
Not just a good mechanic. A master videographer. Your ability in storytelling is amazing. I am saturated with goofy close ups of egomaniac faces and interminable babbling of useless "what's up ". I can watch one hour of your art effortlessly. Thank you for creating such amazing content.
Smart lad, I applaud him for diagnosing the issue and actually trying to fix something. Any shop would have said buy new parts. He has a lot of skills, and some new tools now to boot. Great editing and video making as well, I was very entertained, learned some things myself, and subbed, I hope there are more videos just as good.
@MrKongatthegates I totally agree. It's good to see things fixed, Good for the environment and super satisfying too.
I liked that you straightened the diff housing. I see that you understand how to reinforce the diff using thin materials oriented it the correct way. That idea in Strength Of Materials is called the Second Moment Of Area. I had to straighten the front end of a Volvo car because we could no longer set the correct camber. I used Hydraulic jacks too and welded the frontend while it was under pressure from the jacks. It worked magnificently, and kept on working as we used to to service that car for a number of years.
WOW. In our country spare parts are not readily available. No junkyards to get parts. This is the way to do it.
Can't wait till your next video.
I used to be a wise parts collector. From Nick knacke to hard parts. Thanks to all the magical disappearing jobs I have none
I see a Simon Fordman vid, I click and watch. Been here before with my buddies 77 f250, had to do bearings, seals and rotors.
Oh did my heart go out to you for having done all that work only to find the bent axle housing, oh gads what a sock in the gut. If folks watch carefully as this unfolds they will know to look carefully at disassembled parts and not buy upgrades for the third member until the base axle assembly is verified good. We viewers ought to be paying you for this priceless, well presented training we get from your videos. Thank you. And thanks for the entertainment because I eat this stuff up, you have a unique and creative approach to the production of the videos.
Lets get it! I heavily appreciate that you do silent videos with subtitle descriptions of what your doing! Keep it up my man!
Why don’t you like commentary? Adds another element to it
@@randomguy1807 I do like commentary and watch plenty of channels that have that. I also really enjoy this type of content. I watch a good mix!
Need some David Attenborough commentary,that would be awesome
@@jeffschroeder1420 Good point. I suppose it is unique and nice touch
@@randomguy1807 commentary is obnoxious
you absolute madman, perfect job and stubbornness you never gave up on that truck and that truck will never give up on you, thanks for all the hard work in the editing process
This whole saga reminds me of a scene from an old movie I saw years ago. The owner of a truck that's gone off the road in a snowstorm and a mechanic are looking at the mortal remains of the rear axle. The mechanic (a New Englander) looks at the axle and says "Could be worse. Don't know how."🙃
Kind of makes you wonder what the driver of that snowplow you sourced the axle from ran into. Must have been something pretty substantial to bend the axle tube that badly.
As always, I admire your patience, your ingenuity and your skills, not only with mechanical repairs but with the video recording and editing. The construction of this video is true art.
"They" say that long-form videos like this are bound to fail, that nobody has the patience to watch them . "They" are dead wrong.
Looking forward to the next one!
You are a good master, it is very interesting to watch your videos 👍
I'm a content creator myself. And i felt what was it like to make this video in terms of production and what it took took change camera angles! Super great job!
Ah!..waiting for your video all week, let me start watching. Thanks.
I just came to this channel and love it! My dad passed in 2008 and I wish I had paid more attention. He rebuilt a 69(?) Chevy II wagon and a much older pickup back in 77 when ai was 10.
Now at 58, I do what I can myself but I marvel at the process here and wish I had the skill to do this level of work. It’s calming to just watch the process.
I recently found more of his his SnapOn and other tools buried in the garage. I’ve cleaned everything up and I’m building a garage I hope he’d be proud of. I just wish I knew how to use half of what I’ve found.
Thank you for posting on random days; it's THE surprise gift of the day. Each time.
Man, 20,000 more subscribers than the last time I looked. That’s great. Well deserved
The rain. The dead battery. Also a nascent mosquito, a ringing phone and an itch at the most inappropriate time… something that we all know all too well.
This is the best work I’ve seen anybody do in a longtime, there’s not many people left with your mindset. Good job
Помощник невидимка? Зачем? Руками интересней. Привет из России.
The amount of work into these videos is insane. Great work.
If I was independently wealthy, I think I would maintain and repair old pickups entirely for the love of old trucks.
This is the first time visiting your channel. I don't comment on videos often, but when I do, it's because I'm impressed! I admire your skills with vehicle repair and the use of tools. I'm also a huge fan of your storytelling, filming and editing style. Subscribed! Well done.
Thank you, much appreciated!
It would have made my day to have heard a giggle when the bottle started to queef
HA!!! I was thinking the same thing!! GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!!!
People with skills and determination will never be beaten . Well done sir .
I've been working on vehicles my whole life I've never seen seals that bad and that really sucks you got sold the bent axle after all that work
It’s nice to look at the high level of repair, the only problem is that I didn’t measure the axle shafts during the first disassembly at the place of wear, but as it turned out, the problem still turned out to be in the crooked “stocking” of the bridge! Patience and hard work yielded wonderful results!!
That’s a fat upgrade. Tough as nails now 💪
Nicely done!
Next episode:
Replacement of rod and main bearings. Can be done in place by loosening motor mounts and fan shroud. Then, distributor advance can be reinstated fully for more power and economy.
Сразу лайк! Но посмотрю затвтра - у меня уже ночь!
С уважением, Симон!
Liked for the sheer amount of work that must have gone into filming and editing this video. Bravo.
Achievement Gained: 3-Wheel Drive!
Haha
You have 1000 times more patience than I. Years ago I worked at a case equipment dealership, the rosebud torch as wr called it really came in handy.
Red wrench is indisposible. Especially if you live in the rust belt.
Well done sir! Not many people would have found that bent tube, without having experienced one before.
Couple tips to point out-
1- I was taught to always pry seals out on the top side, that way if you do gouge it it won't leak as badly as if it was the bottom
2- as you figured out the second time, when you pull a diff cover leave the top bolt in a couple threads so it doesn't splash into the drain pan. Also, pull the fill plug BEFORE you drain cuz if you can't refill it you're screwed!
3- I would definitely have recommended new Ubolts. When they get that rusty the metal strength is compromised, so it's better to replace them.
My heart sank when it all went back together the first time and it started leaking again. I've been there a time or two back when I used to fix cars for a living. Good job sticking with it. Maybe went a little overkill but I'm not mad at it.
This was way better than anything on Netflix.
Respect for just powering through that instead of just replacing. Then immediately going off road. Can't wait to see what hijinx you get into next.
This should win an independent film award
this surprisingly therapeutic without any music
I love your videos! You are amazing at fixing things. I thought you would replace the axle, but when you fixed it, it really blew my mind. My respect for you, especially using just regular tools.
I'm not even a car guy but this was great to watch, lots of smart problem solving
It's amazing the story behind the repair. Imagine driving through years of grass, horse hair, and dirt.
Nice work young man! A true all rounder guy!
And this is why we replace the assembly at the shop, folks.
Fine to do this on your own but ain't no one wants to pay someone elses labor for all of this.
Glad you rebuilt it. Hate seeing repairable pieces go to scrap.
I’ve done many repairs similar to yours mate and I always pick up something new watching vids like this . I have an old jeep that has been my overlanding rigs and have bent my fair share of axles .
This is hard work as it is, but you both took time to set up every shots AND edit it. Mad respect.
I rarely have a clue what you're doing but it's always so fascinating to watch
Every picture tells a story..
And like the song goes..
You say it best when you
say nothing at all..
Nice work there kid👍
This project must have gotten so frustrating. Amazing work straightening that tube!
literally the best channel on youtube
every time i see this truck i think, "i wish it was mine". You got yourself a good looking truck, especially with that bumper.
Nothing but pure ASMR. Makes it soo much better to watch!
This went from bad to worst to all out war to complete success of man over machine. Thanks for sharing that man that was awesome 😂
I really dig the format of your videos. They have an almost therapeutic quality. I can see your channel growing pretty big eventually and I'm glad I found it, thanks.
I was hooked, staring like a zombie, my wife asks what are you watching. 17min went by like a minute, excellent job i loved every but of it.
Genial, querido Simon. Gracias por hacer los videos, cada vez más interesantes y atrayentes. Al principio cuando miraba tus videos, decía: Huy que largo es; pero al terminar de verlos, me decía que corto fue. Así fue este último, se me hizo muy corto, jaja. Por favor, podrías poner los "Torques" la próxima vez??? Mil gracias por mostrarnos los "errores", tu trabajo me motiva muchísimo. Un fuerte abrazo....
Igualmente pienso lo mismo, acá desde Cutral Co Neuquén Argentina. Lastima que los comentarios no tienen traducción.
Tuve y extraño mí F100 84.
Recuerdos 😄
compared to todays trucks ....you are so ahead of the game ...most dont realize that cheers
Thank god you put a locker I it those trucks have the worst 4x4 ever because of those factory open diffs
Video was worth while waiting for, good job Simon 👍
Hated to see all your hard work have to come apart again but liked the way you fixed it---Well done !!!!
Excellent content as always. It's very interesting to see the difficulties of maintaining an old vehicle and the creative solutions you come up with.
You young man have a trait that most don't nowadays. Keep up the good work 👏
One thing I learned. Sometimes, it's OK to use Ryobi. Gosh, you really don't understand how relieved I am. Learned some other useful stuff, too. SICK VIDEO, THANK YOU!
That’s what I call proper maintenance..annoying doing a job twice but satisfying getting it done👍
The fresh grease in the first few shots gave it away. Sorry you had to do it twice! Great job on the old school axle reinforcement, I don’t have the skill and would have had to buy a kit. Cool to keep that old thing on the road. Keep it up!
Most peaceful video ever
Thank you
Wow! Great repair. I learned a lot without spoken words. Thank you for producing such quality video.