Chassis Stiffening/Frame Bracing Install with Body ON! Part 1 of 4, A-Body, G-Body, C10

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Yep! Installing a frame brace with the BODY ON! Crazy, I know, but it's time to reinforce my stock chassis, with a frame stiffening kit from Summit Racing, by HPI. This playlist will be unique, because I'm going to attempt to install this system, without removing the body from the frame. It should give you some ideas, especially if you have an A-Body, B-Body, G-Body, Tri-Five Chevy, or a C10, or any other muscle car that has a "body on frame" architecture. I also get to play with some new tools... a Plasma Cutter and a new MIG Welder, from YesWelder!
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Link to different Stiffening Kits;
My kit; 68-74 A Body
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64-67 A Body
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63-72 C10 GMC
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55-57 Tri-Five Chevy's
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Video's I referenced;
Ultimate Headers Low Profile Band Clamps
• How to install Ultimat...
Exhaust Band Clamps;
• How to install V Band ...
Exhaust Cut Outs
• Want Loud Exhaust? Ho...
Here's the latest Walk Around of my GTO, filmed by RestoMods.com • A Walk Around of my "B...
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This channel is all about how to's and what to watch out for, when working on your own car. I'm also fresh off of installing a full FiTech Fuel Injection system, as well as installing and test driving a New TREMEC TKX from Silver Sport Transmissions. Subscribe to watch more projects on this built, not bought, 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Here's the Tremec TKX review and test drive; • Tremec TKX vs TKO, Tes...
Here's the start of the TREMEC TKO/TKX installation, • How to install a Wilwo...
Here's the Fitech Installation playlist; • Fuel Injection Convers...
Here's the original Hydraulic Roller Lifter Fail Inspection, and process:
• Something is still WRO...
Here's the Official Part 1, where Mike starts the preparation of Engine removal
• Pontiac V8 Camshaft Re...
Enjoy, and ask questions by leaving a comment below... See you on the other side!
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@FastMonty 2 года назад

Be sure to subscribe for more, click here; ru-vid.com Then get your FMG hat here; three color combos www.etsy.com/shop/fastmontysgarage

@mariochevelle6876 18 часов назад

Great video 👏🏻 I feel confident because of your video I couldn’t see how did you hold up the transmission without the crossmember ??

@FastMonty 18 часов назад

Yeah, it's a ton of work... but, possible. If you go to the 10:00 mark, you can see two 4x6"s holding up the transmission... closer to the bell housing. Hope that helps!

@craigannettewallace4653 2 года назад

Love it …. Watching and started saving for the kit.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Ha! Thanks Craig!

@WaveCrusher 2 года назад

Shew! I have a hard enough time welding without all that stuff in the way. But you know what they say, No guts, No glory! Amazing content!

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks Brother! I whole heartedly agree... no guts, no glory... here we go!

@SidewaysTA 2 года назад

Hey, at least you got a frame. 😀Nice work. Can't wait for the next video Mike!

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Ha! Thanks brother... this one is labor intensive, but definitely having fun with my new toys. Thanks for the comment!

@AbbyLiebtEuch 2 года назад

This is a really cool video. I like how you talk about the different cars and how they're all different.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks! Much appreciated!

@khadhrani 2 года назад

Hey, thanks for the video. I've never heard of YesWelder before, but I like what I see.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Yeah Jason, the YesWelder has impressed me. As you know, I love the Plasma cutter... but, started using the MIG welder this week... it's just as awesome. Thanks for the comment!

@andrer3854 2 года назад

GM! Just wanted to let you know once you box your frame, you can order brakes lines, hardware, and mounting tabs for 1970 onvertible GTO or chevelle. Those frames are boxed from the factory.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Ohhh, I like it. I'll check it out! Thanks!

@406gto 2 года назад

Great video Mike! I was looking at that kit,unfortunately I already had my ‘72 GTO off the frame b4 the kit was available, lol. I boxed all the c-channels, and added gussets on the rear cross-section (above the rear axle) and at the front - near where you attached the front plate. Also installed a BMR front brace near front frame rails. I agree with you, next to a RS or AM chassis, this kit you have is more economical option. 😊👍

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks, my Brother! Yeah, quite the project. I had to take time off after filming this one, ha, ha... Great idea with the Gussets, which I'll be doing eventually. But, I also just ordered Front and Rear braces from UMI. So, there should be a video coming up on that too. Thanks for the comment!

@406gto 2 года назад

@@FastMonty perhaps mine was a UMI brace. I will have to check that again.

@craigannettewallace4653 2 года назад

What material is the kit made from ? Chrome moly? Plain steel ? Stainless?

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Good question.. it's not stainless. Most likely it's standard Steel. I don't know an easy way to tell the difference.

@mike-zg5by 2 года назад

sry this is not related but trying to find out what spark plug wires you use Im going to a roller set up for my 69 400 bird you vids are saving me a lot of time and headaches thx Mike

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Ha! No worries... I'm using Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) Wires.

@billmiller5075 2 года назад

Excellent info Mike, I need to do this to you 65 GTO

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks Bill! I agree... I think all of us adding more power to our stock chassis, need to do this. Thanks for the comment!

@CalicoRiot Год назад

What voltage/amperage breaker and receptacle are you running your plasma on?

@FastMonty Год назад

Good question... 50Amp 220V. (Three prong) Hope that helps!

@CalicoRiot Год назад

@FastMonty sweet. That's what I bought but the online specs said 63amps for the cut-55. Looks like what I bought will work just fine. Thanks again 🌴😎🤙

@FastMonty Год назад

@@CalicoRiot Sounds good, have fun!

@andrer3854 2 года назад

Glad to see I wanted to do the same to my GTO, have hotchkis and poly bushings. Looking fwd to how you reroute brake and fuel lines.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Yeah, me too. ha, ha... we'll see how it goes! Thanks Andre!

@laneeric 2 года назад

Fun Fact- If you can find a convertible frame, it is already boxed in. Depending on the stage of your build, start with that and add the extra strengthening from this kit.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Good stuff Lane! Thanks for sharing.

@CalicoRiot Год назад

Which of their plasma cutters did you get? The 45, 55 or 65? Thanks for the code!

@mikemontanari Год назад

Awesome! I got the 55. Have fun!

@FastMonty Год назад

Replying via FMG... I got the 55, it was a ton o fun!

@pro-touringf-body5179 2 года назад

solid body bushings or at least poly bushings would really help and a must with structure that make a solid connection between the frame and body, which this does.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Yup, bushings help too, I'm still amazed at how much frame isn't there, in the middle of the car. Not anymore! Ha, ha.. thanks for the comment!

@Handlehandlebars 2 года назад

Hey buddy quick question...great vid by the way ! I'm a bit confused. Your saying the new support bar bolts to the floor pan?? And is rigid with the frame....how's that work when u have rubber body mounts? Or are u going to be running solid mounts? Seems odd to me...or maybe I misunderstood

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Great observation, Blake. You heard correctly. You're supposed to bolt the side bars to the body, through the body brace, which I will discuss in a later episode. To your point, I don't think it matters what body mounts you have, the bolting of the body will still add more strength to the body. Clearly, when it comes to mounts, the stiffer the better. We shall see, right?

@Handlehandlebars 2 года назад

@@FastMonty well the thing is ....your going to have movement in the mounts but rigid to the braces... if u look at any other type of simular set up they run solid mounts..I think if I where you I'd seriously consider solid mounts...your going to be creating movement in the mounts wich are going to be working against those braces in the floor. I meen I'm no expert but I'd def ask around...

@Handlehandlebars 2 года назад

@@FastMonty also your creating alot of leverage on those floor braces moving at one end but rigid at the other. Id hate to see welds crack.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

@@Handlehandlebars Yeah, you could be right. I'll definitely start asking around, but steel also flexes, so it might not matter if the center of the body is a bit more rigid than where the mounts are located. We'll see!

@Handlehandlebars 2 года назад

@@FastMonty no matter what man great content and vids!! Just trying to help out :) u sure do make me miss my 68 gto

@gbodypoofam5293 Год назад

A brother u had me at gbody!!!😂

@FastMonty Год назад

Ha! Good to hear.

@amberlockwood 2 года назад

If your car has chassis twist, the body will start to wobble and sway back and forth. You can fix this by adding a box in rail to the c channel so that it is stiffened up.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Exactly what we're doing... but, with the body ON. Thanks!

@b2ja03 2 года назад

I was wondering if this could be done, mine is a 67. I really don’t want to have to move my lines though as they are new. Or be interesting to see what you do with yours…

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Yeah, it'll definitely be interesting... I hope to get that filmed this week. Thanks for the comment!

@TheStranger1273 2 года назад

What is chassis twist? How did chassis twist happen? What is the easiest way to fix chassis twist? What are the benefits of fixing chassis twist?

@FastMonty 2 года назад

John, all good questions... which I cover in the video. The benefit is serves is more stability, and predictability of the suspension under load. Thanks.

@ACRIA06340 2 года назад

What is chassis twist? What are the risks of chassis twist? What are the possible solutions to fix chassis twist?

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Good questions... I cover all of them in this video. Thanks!

@chadsgmabodies2637 2 года назад

Great content Mike. You sell transmission brace yet?

@FastMonty 2 года назад

I still have it... email me if you want it. fastmontysgarage@gmail.com

@iSpike 2 года назад

G'day Mate, New subscriber here and I need your help, please! - I have a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 455 stroker Right Hand Drive - Yes, I live in Western Australia and my car needs a set of new heads. I will send you an email soon asking for your advice...

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Welcome to the family... very cool project you got there. I'll be looking out for your email.

@leeroythibodeaux6633 2 года назад

Not related and I love your videos. I’m sure someone has already asked but what kinda lift do you have? Keep the videos up

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks... no worries, it's an Orion lift. I think they're out of business... so, check out Advantage Lifts. Tell them I sent you... well, cuz, they don't know me. Ha, ha... I might need a Lift Sponsor. Have fun!

@leeroythibodeaux6633 2 года назад

Haha absolutely! Thank you, I appreciate it.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

@@leeroythibodeaux6633 No worries, It was one of the first tools I ever bought. I can't imagine working on a car without it. (Was on my back, under the car, at the Autocross event I filmed, for the first time in 15 years? That sucked. ha, ha..)

@R0yL33 2 года назад

how much does the kit weigh?

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Great question! I'll try and weigh the components and let everyone know in the next video. Thanks!

@craigannettewallace4653 2 года назад

What happened to the remote oil filter???

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Great catch Craig! Yeah, I have to relocate that, so I'm using the standard oil filter housing for now. I'll be doing an update video for the remote filter too. Thanks for the keen eye!

@joelane9198 2 года назад

The chassis twist problem is not a major issue but it may be a problem.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Ha! Very true... it definitely corelates with how much power your engine is putting out. Thanks!

@BADD400 2 года назад

Good video

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Thanks!

@MotoKingWOT 2 года назад

The YesWelder MIG 250 PRO is NOT $850 dollars it's only about $550 what are you talking about??

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Wow, nice! Prices have come down since I got mine... did you get one?

@MotoKingWOT 2 года назад

Yes, but unfortunately there are not many people on here that reviewed that particular model. I know mine has issues, the auto settings do NOT work properly (wire feed is too slow). Also it does not put out 250 amps like advertised, it puts out about only 170 amps on my meter all the way up!!!! Also the burn back setting don't change anything. I feel like there are better options out there for the price like Everlast welders that are name brand and way better built.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

@@MotoKingWOT Ohhh, good to know. I haven't done the official review of it yet. Funny about the feed speed, I had to turn mine way down from the automatic setting. (Thinking out loud, for the thickness I was welding, it recommended 11, I turned it down to 8) I'm also not a MIG expert, so I'll have to look into the actual amp output, and burn back settings. Thanks for the tip!

@musclebone7875 2 года назад

B-body for me

@FastMonty 2 года назад

Awesome!

@musclebone7875 2 года назад

@@FastMonty '68 Impala 4,260 pounds 😆 you have a nice Pontiac 👍

@FastMonty 2 года назад

@@musclebone7875 Ha! Thanks brother... I'm scared to weigh mine. LOL Probably pretty close to the same.

@gerwin2943 6 месяцев назад

I like the video for this system but throw the plasma cutter away - it's a butcher's tool for rough cuts. use cutoff wheels, grinders with flapper disks, etc. Use these finessing tools and don't butcher these new parts.

@FastMonty 6 месяцев назад

I here you, but the Plasma cutter worked fine. Thanks.

@davidreynolds7079 2 года назад

In my opinion, this person's chassis was not built correctly and it is a well-known issue for drag racers.

@FastMonty 2 года назад

You mean, EVERYONE's chassis wasn't build correctly, right? Ha, ha... Definitely more of an issue when you're putting more power down than stock. Thanks David!