Now that the rear end is located in the center, it is time to get the forgotten panhard bar system designed and located. The rear end will float all over without the addition of the panhard rod. The panhard rod will have some adjustability left and right. It will be designed to move in a proper arc to keep the rear end centered when it goes up and down.
You should not weld on one side of the axle as it will bend the tube as it cools. Think about what it does to the alignment of the axle bearings. Sorry if this upsets you but you need to know these things. Old hotrodders have known these problems for many years.
Since "it moves in a proper arc" it cannot stay centred but move sideways a little. It should be as long as possible to reduce the sideways movement and parallel to the ground at normal ride height.
3 degree up of pinion angle. Measure wheel base on both sides. You also need around 1/2” of travel on the trany slip joint. But that’s by the book. Lol
I really like how you explain how you make the parts for each peace you fit to the cars it helps to know how it’s put together instead of just seeing it fitted after it’s been done 👍👍👏
The drive shaft must not be straight alignment to the trans and pinion. . Using an angle finder the down angle at the trans should be set complementary to the up angle at the rear end measured at the drive shaft of between 3 and 5 degrees. This way under acceleration the pinion angle will never be above straight alignment to the transmission. If it is straight or above there is undo stress on the u-joints.
@@KevinCoop1 Just a shame to go thru all that work to do it half assed and unsafe. Two ways to do things one is right the other is wrong. He is an awesome body work fella that I will say. Mechanical eh not so much.
This is free schooling for anyone who wants to do this. With the best teacher. Jolene gets right in there so you see how is done. Chad explaining every step. I find it fascinating. I don't work on cars but I love watching something made from spare parts laying around the door yard(hehehe)
I wouldn’t put a T in the air bags. You will have a lot better stability and less body roll with 4 individual lines and no T’s. If they are T’d and you take a hard corner one side of the car will want to deflate and push all the air into the bag on the other side of the car. If ya know what I’m trying to say Chado.
Harold Schwendeman on wife Kathy's computer; love your youtubes and I watch every day; you and Jolene make a great team! It would seem like a driveline lined up as close to perfectly straight as possible would be ideal. But in reality, U-joints should flex at least a minimum amount with each rotation. That bit of flexing ensures that those little needle bearings move at least enough with each rotation to distribute the lubrication for each little "needle". I'm not sure what that minimum amount of angle should be, but something like a "MACHINERY'S HANDBOOK" would provide that info. With "perfect" or "near perfectly straight" driveshaft alignment, the bearing surface in the U-joint needle bearing cups will quickly wear a little groove for each needle due to never moving from one spot and the U-joint will have to be replaced!
Should have put in the air-ride system you installed on the Merc, on Jolene's Bugatti. I believe the Merc, "Elvis" was a second thought. Then the pedal pump used on the Merc. Would have made more sense to me. Less of an inconvenience for Jolene.
I have to commend Chad on the battle he has with the small welder. You can hear the wire speed slow down and speed up, it's caused by the small wire drive having issues at different parts of the wire spool and tight bends in the whip/gun. I find it such a pain in the arse with some of the smaller welders, and the brands don't seem to matter they all do it.
The proper pinion angle is the same angle as the crankshaft. If the crank is 2 degrees the pinion should also be 2 degrees. The angle of change is depending on the length of your torque arms. The longer the arm the less change. Don't forget the rear will move left and right depending on the rear control arm. A panhard bar (recommended) will move the rear end a little left and right as the body moves up and down.
It's been a while but I can't wait to see you working on Jolene's Bugatti again installing the rear end as you both move closer to sandblasting & paint. Thanks Mark Dutka Oakville Ontario Canada
It's good to see the Bugatti, 1 step closer to being alive. Jolene is going to owe you big time for having to put up with all the criticism from me and other viewers. I hope you understand Chad we the few have experience and we just want Jolene to be safe.
I hope the colour of the Bugatti is a rich dark colour like emerald green, ruby red, Ford kings blue..... . (Pink might look like a Mary Kay cosmetics car.) Its good to see some more help in the garage. Keep up the good work! Happy Thanksgiving.
Chad the rear end will not rotate and alter the pinion angle under power . It cannot if you use the radius rods. You might find it hard to understand but if you Jack oneside up it will try to twist the axle as it moves up through a radius. You should either use a four bar set-up or make the radius rods much longer and angle them towards the centre of the car. I am not trying to criticise your work but just trying to teach you and others as you do.
Love watching everyday. Yesterday and today's audio is cutting out and popping. I'd check the mic cable to the transmitter for shorts. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Those front 9/16" headed nuts on the Jag d/shaft are designed not to rotate, so they stay kind of 'locked' onto the flange, to make it easier to tighten the bolts by yourself. Nice to see you back on the Bugatti.
Enjoyed today's show. Chad was able with Zach's help to get rear in Jolene's car set up and centered. Zach cleaned rear end and the dash on the Evil car. Love watch how things get done. Great video work Jolene !
great to see you back on the Bugatti as I love the car and what you have done so far and cant wait until the finish and see Jolene driving it down the road, be the coolest babe in the country driving the coolest car
It's absolutely brilliant to see you working on all the different cars Chad and jolene and I know it must be nice to have zack there to help you out but you don't want to get over working yourself you need to slow down a bit and look after yourselves. Keep up the great work all of you 👍👏
Now that the rear end is located in the center, it is time to get the forgotten panhard bar system designed and located. The rear end will float all over without the addition of the panhard rod. The panhard rod will have some adjustability left and right. It will be designed to move in a proper arc to keep the rear end centered when it goes up and down.
pan hards swing the diff in an arc and wont stay centred , a watts linkage setup wil keep it truly centrered
You should not weld on one side of the axle as it will bend the tube as it cools. Think about what it does to the alignment of the axle bearings. Sorry if this upsets you but you need to know these things. Old hotrodders have known these problems for many years.
Since "it moves in a proper arc" it cannot stay centred but move sideways a little. It should be as long as possible to reduce the sideways movement and parallel to the ground at normal ride height.
3 degree up of pinion angle. Measure wheel base on both sides. You also need around 1/2” of travel on the trany slip joint. But that’s by the book. Lol
No way can the eye's see 3 degree's
Going back to the Bugatti for a while will make a lot of the viewer's happy
Love everything you are doing but I am so happy you are back on Joline’s Bugatti.
Nothing feels better than a good days work on the old cars.
I really like how you explain how you make the parts for each peace you fit to the cars it helps to know how it’s put together instead of just seeing it fitted after it’s been done 👍👍👏
Awesome job don’t forget to put Panhard bar to keep the rearend centered
Definitely don't forget the panhard bar or a watts linc or that rear gonna be walking ! Great job Chad . Great filming Jolene !
The drive shaft must not be straight alignment to the trans and pinion. . Using an angle finder the down angle at the trans should be set complementary to the up angle at the rear end measured at the drive shaft of between 3 and 5 degrees. This way under acceleration the pinion angle will never be above straight alignment to the transmission. If it is straight or above there is undo stress on the u-joints.
He eyeballed it!
What no angle finder?
@@grumpyoldirishman313 Do you think he owns one?
Dan, Chad has said before that he thinks differently than what you are saying. No matter what others say.
@@KevinCoop1 Just a shame to go thru all that work to do it half assed and unsafe. Two ways to do things one is right the other is wrong. He is an awesome body work fella that I will say. Mechanical eh not so much.
I'm happy to see you working again in Jolene's car 👌
Glad to see the Bugatti is moving fwd and getting closer to paint
this car is just outa this world chad, awesome build
Thank you for your time explaining things out this is very helpful information 👍👍👍👍
It’s good to see you working on Jolene’s Bugatti again.
I am enjoying watching you work on an assortment of your builds. Love seeing the progress on each car.
This is free schooling for anyone who wants to do this. With the best teacher. Jolene gets right in there so you see how is done. Chad explaining every step. I find it fascinating. I don't work on cars but I love watching something made from spare parts laying around the door yard(hehehe)
Those of us who do work on cars are worried for Chad's welfare. We try to give time earned wisdom.
Leaf springs usually allow for rear end “wrap”. So the pinion angle is set down a few degrees. Ladder bar cars usually set the pinion angle to zero.
I wouldn’t put a T in the air bags. You will have a lot better stability and less body roll with 4 individual lines and no T’s. If they are T’d and you take a hard corner one side of the car will want to deflate and push all the air into the bag on the other side of the car. If ya know what I’m trying to say Chado.
Harold Schwendeman on wife Kathy's computer; love your youtubes and I watch every day; you and Jolene make a great team!
It would seem like a driveline lined up as close to perfectly straight as possible would be ideal. But in reality, U-joints should flex at least a minimum amount with each rotation. That bit of flexing ensures that those little needle bearings move at least enough with each rotation to distribute the lubrication for each little "needle". I'm not sure what that minimum amount of angle should be, but something like a "MACHINERY'S HANDBOOK" would provide that info. With "perfect" or "near perfectly straight" driveshaft alignment, the bearing surface in the U-joint needle bearing cups will quickly wear a little groove for each needle due to never moving from one spot and the U-joint will have to be replaced!
Good advise!
I doubt it will be driven that much to wear anything out.
@@c50ge let's hope not...
@@arkangelnorthman hahaha
Wow I never thought it would happen. Glad to see the Bugatti as a build priority.
Zach seems to enjoy his work and gets right down to business.
Love watching and learning. Thanks for the hard work you two
So glad to see you back on this project!
Nice setup.
FINALLLYYYYYY!!!!! So excited to see the bugatti being brought back to the spotlight.
Glad to see the Bugatti getting some love
I like watching you working on the Bugatti
I like the multi car production process. You are very talented and I learn a lot watching you work and adapt to what you are given to work with.
Good to see you getting this done. Thanks for the video
Love the movement when you hire help. 👍. Your mind never stops. Nice.
Should have put in the air-ride system you installed on the Merc, on Jolene's Bugatti. I believe the Merc, "Elvis" was a second thought. Then the pedal pump used on the Merc.
Would have made more sense to me.
Less of an inconvenience for Jolene.
I am enjoying watching you work on an assortment of your builds
So freaking cool....thank you for the videos
I have to commend Chad on the battle he has with the small welder. You can hear the wire speed slow down and speed up, it's caused by the small wire drive having issues at different parts of the wire spool and tight bends in the whip/gun. I find it such a pain in the arse with some of the smaller welders, and the brands don't seem to matter they all do it.
Adds more interesting stuff with two builds at same time.
Think you have to put a cross linked stabilizer bar to keep the rear end centered or it will move sideways
The fenders will contain the tires side to side movement
Waiting to see how you mount the panhard bar to keep the rear end stable and centered..
The proper pinion angle is the same angle as the crankshaft. If the crank is 2 degrees the pinion should also be 2 degrees. The angle of change is depending on the length of your torque arms. The longer the arm the less change. Don't forget the rear will move left and right depending on the rear control arm. A panhard bar (recommended) will move the rear end a little left and right as the body moves up and down.
It's been a while but I can't wait to see you working on Jolene's Bugatti again installing the rear end as you both move closer to sandblasting & paint. Thanks Mark Dutka Oakville Ontario Canada
Nice to have a little help around the shop.
Welding and other tasks on the Bugatti today. The rear end for it is ready to go into the chassis. Keep on Chad and Jolene!
Glad to see you working on Jolene's Car.
Back to the Bugatti. I have been looking forward to this for years. Can't wait to see it in paint. It is going to be an amazing car. Keep it up!
It's good to see the Bugatti, 1 step closer to being alive. Jolene is going to owe you big time for having to put up with all the criticism from me and other viewers. I hope you understand Chad we the few have experience and we just want Jolene to be safe.
Another good day of work completed
a brass air tank, or a metal tank with copper lines would look vintage. maybe have some leather straps to hold it down.
Great Show Great ideas and very creative.
Nice to see you working again on the Bugatti
Enough to keep you busy through your winter I’m sure, great stuff, keep doing what you want to do 😊👍
switching gears back to the Bugatti, lots of projects to work on thats for sure. 🍺
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Glad to see you working on the Bugatti You are a great multi tasker Also glad to see that you have Zach's help
Whoop Whoop! Great job Chaddy.
You are so good at welding. I'm amazed!
It’s amazing how easy you make this looks great work
Thanks, Chad and Jolene.. to let us into your garage every day.
Pinion angle was set at 3 degrees down. Should it be 3 degrees up! Enjoy the show!
Nice to see work being done on the Bugatti again. Good to see some help too. Please fix the mic problem though, it’s hard on the ears.👍👍🇨🇦
really glad your back on the Bugatti.
I hope the colour of the Bugatti is a rich dark colour like emerald green, ruby red, Ford kings blue..... . (Pink might look like a Mary Kay cosmetics car.)
Its good to see some more help in the garage. Keep up the good work!
Happy Thanksgiving.
You are gettin it done. Thanks
Will be awesome to see one of this bad boys running down the road soon. Awesome work
Chad the rear end will not rotate and alter the pinion angle under power . It cannot if you use the radius rods. You might find it hard to understand but if you Jack oneside up it will try to twist the axle as it moves up through a radius.
You should either use a four bar set-up or make the radius rods much longer and angle them towards the centre of the car.
I am not trying to criticise your work but just trying to teach you and others as you do.
Awesome video
Hard work makes your dreams come true
Glad to see you back on Joleens car
This will be a fun project to follow.
Love watching you working on the Bugatti, that has got to be my favorite.
Cant wait to see the Bugatti finished, they are both looking great
Nice to see you've got a bit of help
Love watching your build process.
Love watching everyday. Yesterday and today's audio is cutting out and popping. I'd check the mic cable to the transmitter for shorts. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Those front 9/16" headed nuts on the Jag d/shaft are designed not to rotate, so they stay kind of 'locked' onto the flange, to make it easier to tighten the bolts by yourself. Nice to see you back on the Bugatti.
The Bugatti is a work of art. Will be awesome to see it on the road 👍
@@65cj55 harder to copy a work of art than create it.
Chad is like the ball in an old pinball machine.
Glad to see you back on the Bosses car 😉
Carefully with the heat on those axle tubes. They'll warp fairly easy.
Also have you thought of "cheater lenses " for the welding helmet?
Progress on multiple cars. 👍
Enjoyed today's show. Chad was able with Zach's help to get rear in Jolene's car set up and centered. Zach cleaned rear end and the dash on the Evil car. Love watch how things get done. Great video work Jolene !
Evil car?
Elvis
Happy thanks giving to you also
the offset pumkin keeps your u joints from scoring
need a chad and jolene video to brighten my day
Learning every day. Keep up the good work.
It's Thanksgiving, take a day off with the Wife n Kid's the Art can wait !!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Another great show. Thank you
the spectacular bugatti is back this build is the crowd pleaser thanks chad and jolene
great to see you back on the Bugatti as I love the car and what you have done so far and cant wait until the finish and see Jolene driving it down the road, be the coolest babe in the country driving the coolest car
Can't wait to see this finished,
going to be bad ass
Looks good
....and i'm French, nice work on this Bugatti made in Bad Chad.
Love the show very informative Happy Thanksgiving.
Another amazing show thank you and congratulations to the winners
It's absolutely brilliant to see you working on all the different cars Chad and jolene and I know it must be nice to have zack there to help you out but you don't want to get over working yourself you need to slow down a bit and look after yourselves. Keep up the great work all of you 👍👏
Productivity! If Aiden works during his semester break, along wirh Zack we'll see a lot of progress. Chad will fly through this stuff.
First Aiden then Zack - what about the 24 names in between?!
I can see a lot getting done this winter.
Happy Fabricating Day ! Nice Work !
Of the current projects I really can’t wait to see this done!
Would love to see this with an air tank. Think it would look great sitting real low!
Glad to see you back on the Bugatti also glad to see you share your talent with a new apprentice. Gotta share the wisdom with the next generation.
Said son your gonna drive yer daddy to drinking if you don’t stop welding with that hot Rod Lincoln