My name is Wayne and welcome to my channel Backyard Hot Rods! I love cars old and new and all makes and models. I have a 1970 Plymouth Cuda that I bought in May of 2019. Since then I started the process of making the car roadworthy. Then, I wanted to improve every aspect of the car and make it handle, brake and perform the best I could to make it an incredibly fun car to drive while still retaining what a 1970 Cuda should be in my opinion. Follow along and enjoy the journey!
I just picked up a 416. Weight is not an issue for me, but I love the look of the 35’s. Can it be accomplished by not flipping the axles but with spacers while ALSO using the stock fender? Or is flipping the axle absolutely mandatory in that case?
@@paulstravellife9555 I am because it was very tippy like this. Since I have added an electric cooler/fridge in the front of the trailer on the driver side. I also added a 21G water tank inside of the trailer that is mostly in front of the axle. I will test it tomorrow actually to see the weight distribution and I’m hoping it’s good
@@backyardhotrods9885 hope the weight distribution test went great. Another question: Would the company that made you the bracket have the model saved so anyone can call them up and order it? if so, do you still have their contact info?
@@paulstravellife9555 it tows great with two bikes thanks. Just made it to Nebraska will be in CO tomorrow. I made the CAD file. If you want it shoot me an email and we can discuss it. WH440rt@hotmail.com.
A little misleading. Your cut list and drawing doesn’t match how many you actually used. Should actually be 40pcs and 32pcs. Guess I gotta cut some more
Have you ever had wheel hop or shaking on the front end? We have this problem of the front end shaking around 61mph. Seems to be temp dependent so I’m guessing tire grip and toe setting but not sure. 🤔
I put a rear sway bar in my A-bodies, but I only use Firm-Feel because they hang like the factory did them. Up & out of the way. Not only does it replicate the way Chrysler chassis engineers determined it to work best, it doesn't hang below the axle and "Tell" anything. Stealth is nice
Back in the early 1980s I used to do double flares on transmission lines all the time and we didn’t have the fancy tools that you had in this video…. Maybe I’ll have to bust them out and see exactly what we used to use. I don’t remember all the problems people seem to have in videos online. My boss, back then, taught me… and he was a very good mechanic
In the the third year of Pro stock, Jenkins complained to NHRA because his Camaros were getting creamed by the HEMI cars. The NHRA bosses voted. They weighed the HEMI engined cars down so the Chevy and Ford cars could compete. It was all politics. It was awful. Very unfair to be weighed down because you were better !
I am in the process of building a trailer as well. Working on ideas for a lid. Hard to find info for ideas. You have done a great job and this will help me in my build! Was very helpful seeing you setup the gas struts as I will be doing that as well. Are you painting the top when you are done?Thank you, Bill
I was having problem with flare splitting during process, was told the cutting tool work hardens tubing. Best to cut and prepare ends with fine cut-off wheel. And then prepare end with fine burr and hand files to prepare edges. Don't forget to oil work to prevent damage too.
very nice! My fenders are beat up so when I put my JK wheels on my M416, I just flipped the fenders around so the lip wouldn't catch. This looks much nicer!
thanks alot I appreciate it. I couldn't find any decent options out there for these trailers....so I wanted to see if I could make some up in a weekend.
I thought it was a grill homeboy 😅😂 i apologize for my urge for carne asada,, sometimes it overwhelms me 🥩🍗🍔♨️🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😂😂, but still a beast piece of piece of work and history!! 💯👌🏽❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
thanks for following along, I am almost done with it actually. I am building the main frame out of 1.5" angle and a box on top out of 3/4" square tube which will have an aluminum sheet metal. Should have the video done in about a week
Nice master cylinder and adjustable bias valve. If when you get done the brakes feel wooden, even after their warmed up, you may want to try a more aggressive pad set for the front. For the Fox Mustang (1989) I had to go to a larger bore master cylinder (1") from the 1993 Cobra along with the adjustable bias for the rear SVO discs; stock setup was drums. I still have the vacuum booster, as my idle vacuum is still sufficient enough. Look forward to the finish on the brake upgrade.
Nice 14" 6 pot Baer brake kit for the 1970 Cuda. I got their 13" 4 pot kit for my 1989 Fox Mustang 5.0 Sport, as I don't have to go to a 5 lug setups out there that are a PITA with compromises. The kit comes with a new spindle, hub, slotted/drilled discs (assembled) and I can still use the 17" wheels I currently have.
@@backyardhotrods9885 Yes I am and I have the factory SVO ( T-Bird Turbo Coupe) brakes in the back. Stock front brakes were 1 pot sliders and 10 1/4 brake disc and they sucked in comparison to the Baer Brake setup.
Are you planning to offroad? If so that suspension is gonna move more than an inch especially when flexing and twisting on the trail its gonna rub the tub. I have an M416 also. Nice build good luck
I do plan to take it off road. I wonder how much it will flex independently…these springs are really stiff. I figure if it rubs I have room on my spacers to add up too 5” or I could get new spacers made. Thanks 👍
