Building Extended Shackles, Modifying Polyurethane Bushings, Fitting Exhaust (78 Firebird Ep.39)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- We lifted the suspension of this 1978 Firebird using S10 lift spindles in the front and modified leaf spring packs in the rear, but to get even more we used longer than stock shackles. In this episode we'll build stronger shackles to replace our mock-up ones, make them a bit more narrow by using custom bushings to help the exhaust fit, and get the intermediate pipes back in place to rebuild the exhaust system! There is still more suspension work to do after this, but we are nearly ready to call it “driveable!”
Timeline of filming: June 6th, 2022 - June 22nd, 2022
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
00:01 The Receiver - Letter Box
05:40 As We Go - The 126ers
07:39 Across the Room - Letter Box
12:59 Beach Walk - Unicorn Heads
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I got a little stuck in the details on this one, it doesn't necessarily matter how I came to every little step but I thought the process of figuring solutions out was mildly interesting so I didn't want to cut too much out. I have gotten a bit burned out on these Firebird videos, this episode was going to be longer but I just couldn't look at it anymore, so I think the next upload will be a video from a different series (Jeep?) to break that up, but I definitely want to get caught up with these videos ASAP. Thanks for sticking around!
I certainly wouldn't complain about getting a Jeep video, what way has it hilariously failed this time, lol.
For what is worth I love the firebird vids
I agree, the firebird videos are great, but don't burn yourself out. Break it up or do whatever you want. I think I speak for most here, we love what you do, so have fun
How about an update on the Pinto? :)
Pinto update!
Somehow the process of seeing you get every little detail sorted gives me a lot of satisfaction. No other channel really shows that stuff so I really like this
That's one of my favourite things about this channel too. It's why I like M539 Restorations as well, despite thinking BMWs are never worth owning
as a mechanic, I LOVED this type of work...a little fabrication, a little luck and a little ingenuity
This is better than Saturday morning cartoons!
A new FDP video is always exciting!
If you ever want to return shiny to polyurethane, propane torch. Move it quickly to even-so-slightly melt the outermost layer.
I have built cable guides from 3/16 and 1/4 rods for the emergency brake cables to keep them from the exhaust and driveline. Just need to make them to where they bolt to the frame or body in your case, bend a full circle and use a screwdriver to spread the loop open enough that the cable will slide in. Your style of cable is easy to build, just use 3/16 steel cable, stainless if you can find it, then use a piece of ⅜ pencil rod about ½ long, drill a 3/16 hole for the cable to fit in and crimp it on with a hammer on a vise, measure the other end by running your cable through all the loops, through the equalizer at its shortest setting for adjustment and make sure the cables are tight. It's a cheap and easy way to make sure your emergency brake works like it should
I'm so glad that you are posting more, really love your videos
U really might as well look into sub frame connectors since this thing is quickly becoming a off road ish build make it as rigid as a truck almost.
I'm glad I just started watching this channel and didn't have to wait 3 years to get to this episode 😂😂😂
not a fan of the lift, but I'm a huge fan of your process. Great video!
Couple notes for anyone else doing similar - make sure that your O2 points down as much as possible. 10* or more. And never even start the engine with a wideband in place, if the controller box isn't attached and powered or you can pretty much kiss your sensor goodbye.
of you ever need to run locking nuts on exhaust parts, they make nuts called "prevailing torque fasteners" that are suppose to stay torqued under extreme heat. ive ran them on exhaust manifold studs with great success
I look forward to these videos all the time
Great video. Love your work. Perhaps you could have used nut serts for the exhaust to body mount holes? Sometimes you just have to go with what you have though.
Good timing! I just got back from a car show. Lot of older firebirds! No third gen’s this year though.
Bushes and muffs, great stuff!
Be sure to have that O2 sensor at least powered to the heating circuit before you go driving the car, they can fail pretty fast otherwise!
3 seconds in: Wait, I thought the car was drivable? Oh, Wrong channel. Still excited for this though!
Wasn’t sure how I was gonna like the lift on this thing, but it is coming out bad ass and I freaking love it
Great job, Mike. I love the firebird updates.
we are getting so close !!!!!!! im so excited
Loving the episodes, great presentation style
I find all your videos fascinating and entertaining.
Good job.
The new parts dilemma sure is frustrating.
Love it! You never cease to amaze me how brilliant you solve solutions and fabricate things
Looking forward to the finale
I really like this channel, keep it up!
im looking to get a project car in the coming years (3rd gen firebird hopefully). these videos are so insightful for what the actual process is getting an old project car running
most you see on youtube are actual shops with many people replacing 90% of the original parts and heavily editing most of everything out. doin gods work man
Can’t wait until we get another firebird video! I’ve been watching your progress with the car for years. Big Inspiration for my 1980 Z28! I’ve learned a lot from your channel!
não tô com muita paciência agora para ficar digitando em inglês, então vai português mesmo.
Eu simplesmente amo seus videos, eu sou estudante de engenharia mecânica e sempre fui um pouco viciado em seguir a risca os procedimentos corretos de manufatura, reparo e montagem de qualquer coisa. Quando comecei a ver seus videos me incomoda demais ver você fazendo tudo "errado" e ficando satisfeito com o resultado. Foi quando eu decidi me dá o luxo de experimentar com isso e me aprofundei melhor em varias coisas que eu via você fazer "errado" e acabei sem querer descobrindo que você não tá fazendo nada errado, na verdade, para o seu projeto você tá fazendo mais do certo, o motor foi montado da forma correta, mesmo com todos os altos e baixos, a suspensão parece meio "estranha" mas ela faz tudo que uma suspensão deve fazer e isso já basta.
Eu não acredito que você irá colocar sua vida em risco com esse carro, nem com nenhum outro carro seu ou de seus amigos, na verdade eu sinto que você vai criar excelentes bons momentos dirigindo seus projetos finalizados. "bons momentos" esses que muitos canais no youtube com toneladas de ferramentas nível engenharia de foguete não vão conseguir fazer, pois estão mais ocupados lendo uma porcaria de um manual de reparação e instalando peças já prontas do que realmente construindo laços com seu próprio carro.
é o que eu sempre pensei "eu não quero um carro que não me dê historias para contar" e o seu canal é a definição perfeita disso.
Waiting for this! Thanks
Doubt this will ever get seen but I would try to get the E-brake cable over the exhaust and driveline to it’s not touching anything if possible, just a suggestion, been watching since I was a freshman in high school, learned a lot of cool tips from you, and I’ve been graduated for 2 years now😅 keep up the good work my man👌
Great vid, Fuzzy! Progress is being made!
I needed this today, thanks for uploading
So happy your uploading again!
The weekend is saved!❤
I love your videos. Thank you for your great work.
nice work
I really enjoy your videos. On the O2 sensor, why not put a second one in, and run the connectors to where you can move the gauge back and forth. Or get fancy and make a switch. LOL Keep up the good work. You inspire me to work on my own stuff.
Before machining - If you toss bushings in the deep freeze for a few days it'll make things easier.
I could get used to this upload schedule, but take the pacing you need man. I've loved every episode of all of these series.
Good stuff!
Love the videos, always want to work on my own stuff after watching you :)
Bad ass!
I'll sleep good tonight. I'll just start watching this video and I'll be out.
Can’t tell you how useful Fuzzy’s videos have been but I really wish he would quite the day job and get the videos out faster. I mean paying bills and eating are just a waste of time anyway.
Man i like your gusto
you are actually the first native english speaker who I experienced saying "collector" instead of manifold. I didn't even know you use that word in this context
People often refer to the area where the individual tubes come together, or collect, as the collector, but refer to thr whole thing as a manifold/header.
Nylon's glass temperature is 160°F so I guess you're softening the nylon lock every time the car runs, then it sets hard again when the car cools down. Clamping force is provided by the metal threads like any other normal nut. No harm but no advantage either.
Need v band clamps on the exhaust will seal a lot better and more clearance all the way around.
too much work for very little benefit.
"Wow, you people have different size molds of 1.5, 1.6 + 1.7 inches? Aren't different molds expensive?" Nah dawg, we have a supplier in China that makes them 2 inches. Then they turn them on a lathe to the size desired. That shine comes from running some heat over them for a couple of seconds.
Most likely that doesn't happen, but wouldn't surprise me if that does happen.
Jeep!
My favourite moment of the day
Is there any Pinto videos up or have I missed something
Hey man... Fire alarms use 9v batteries, and are a tool-free replacement.
Fuzzy man I’ll give you an autozone giftcard for a new blazer video
I'm wondering after he's done with this project is he going to fix the pinto or he will do something else. But all in all I love watching is videos and I can't wait till it's done.👍🙏
I guess it's somehow "impossible" to route the e-brake cables over the drive shaft and exhaust.
Those shackles came out good How does the parking cable sapost to go cus in my 75 camaro mines was under the exhaust to
I'm Jonesing for another video...
Think you’ll finish it before episode #78?
Is there a reason you didn’t machine the tops of the original bushings that were too wide?
Of the 39 episodes, any of them shows engine running (with the not so good cylinder wall cloning) yet?
Can we get a blazer update!!!
Has the 454 even been started at all yet!?
Riv nuts would have been a faster and more elegant solution to mount the exhaust hangars in my opinion.
[Chirp!]
What happened to the Pinto ?
Rough country… those bolts from them aren’t rated what they should be. I’d find better quality hardware.
Where's the covid disclaimer, I need to make sure you got your latest booster before I watch
Is there a reason why you haven’t switched to MIG with gas? Is it the finances? You have a socket for o2 sensor but no gas for MIG 😅 weird priorities. Im only commenting because inused to hate flux core welding when i couldnt afford mig with gas, when i switched i never wanted to see flux core again!
Why put music in these videos?
Who is this “we” and “our” you keep talking about? You seem to be doing this work alone
He's addressed it in a former video. It's usually just him, so the "we" includes us, the audience.
Maybe this is the dumbest comment ever.... but... why can't the break cable not go like above all the pipes?
There's not enough room above the driveshaft, it still fits up into the tunnel on the body of the car as the suspension moves upward. And there's not enough room between the exhaust and the driveshaft when the suspension moves downward. Not a dumb comment!
I like all the improvising.😊
@@FuzzyDiceProjectsAh I understand. Honestly I did only picture it as "still sitting in the garage" not as a bunch of moving parts :).
Thx for answering and keep on the good work!