I have a habit of trying to watch any RU-vid video that is suggested with less than 1000 views. I am sure it will soon after this comment. It is my attempt to support the smaller RU-vid channels. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, it really takes (me) a long time to edit a video (this one took 35 hours) I try to take every second out that doesn't matter as not to waste ppl's time. Because the subject is dry, I try to always improve filming and editing.
@@JohnReynolds661 John - your dedication to educate and entertain us is immensely appreciated. I anxiously look forward to every installment. Thank you 🙏
Mr. renolds ,love your work,that is some of the finest work I have ever seen.your sleeper vw is super cool.i like the ideal of over powering small cars.ADB.
11:15 Nice range suggested. IIRC, for my '66 Corsa set up for autocross, I got 6 degrees with the stock suspension. And in street driving with a smaller than stock diameter steering wheel, steering effort was not annoying, even at low speed. Of course, this was with the OE engine setup as well, so a different F/R weight distribution.
I wait patiently for each post. Thank you for your style, humor, and knowledge. So fun to watch and learn. The editing and flow of each video is just fun.
Finest home garage build on the Tube. Laughed at the Nader reference. And I might say that is one fine street rod you’re building…not a negative by the way. Highest praise,sir.
Phenomenal job. I'm restoring my '67 Corvair right now (Aug 2022) and just finished rebuilding my stock front suspension. That was plenty of work, full props to you for this extreme mod. Excellent fabrication and video.
Your videos are phenomenal! I’m a mechanical engineering student and love watching your experience and methods make such amazing parts and progress, as soon as I see an upload I watch it. Can’t wait to see you finish this. Thank you for your content!
I'd ask 'how much?' for the old front suspension for my Corvair, but I would bet the shipping would make it cost prohibitive to my old Kentucky home :(.....Love your videos. I think you are the BEST combination of engineer, fabricator, designer that I've ever seen(and I've watched a LOT of RU-vid and car shows.. I envy your skills!
This video is getting rather technical but you did a great job explaining what you were doing. I know one thing, you will need a pretty sharp alignment person who understands suspensions if you ever require any work to be done on your Corvair. Of course, it would be better to do it yourself. 😊
I think where you cut out the trunk area for the radiator you might have lost some support for the rigidity of the suspension, that is what unibody uses to keep both frame rails from excess movement with each other. Just my thought.
Wow...love all those zoomy components. Enjoy your attention to detail, but also keeping a sense of humor. Similar to the Super-Fast Matt channel. (His Bonneville racer build, shares your skillset and engineering.) Whilst building this, ever wonder...or appreciate, what Chevrolet engineers went through to create this?? Obviously, your iteration is WAY better, but this technology didn't exist back then. The Fiero would be the closest thing, to more modern chassis design.
Apparently your never disassembling the steering and brake components? Some appeared to be aluminium components, and the threaded portion did not receive never-seize, I assume road salt is not used in your area? The front suspension assembly I agree looked to be well made! Good luck, can't wait for the next video.
You did know that both Flaming River Ind and Ididit LLC can supply a tilt column that will bolt into the Corvair? Same dash mount and firewall attachment.
Go easy on the gas pedal at the drag strip. Don't want to do 9.99 or less. You can do it. Once. That piece that came out at 1:37 was what mine needed after my 100,000 mile Corvair got stolen. Every thing between the front wheels got bent. But looked good above that. Trunk opened just fine and the bumper was not tweaked. Could have used that in 1971. $1200 was a lot of money to repair it 1971. In fact finding a Corvair for $1200 in 1971 was not a hard thing to find.
Hey John, GREAT looking front end. Chassisworks stand alone kits are definitely great quality and for the theme and build quality of your Corvair. Question for you. In your upper shock mounts where you beveled and butt welded the upper mounting tabs back on, had you given any thought to making doubler plates that spanned across the butt weld? If so, is there a reason why you opted not to plate the weld seam? Thanks and looking forward to more of your work. Mike
Thanks for all the great videos! Getting ready to order the chassisworks double A arm suspension like you . I have a "65" I have a question if you dont mind .... What wheel hub width did you use? Thanks again
Bill Option 1 Option Code: 01 Bare Steel Finish A-Arms Bill Option 2 Option Code: 01 Bare Steel Spindle OEM Tierod Ends Bill Option 3 Option Code: 09 SILVER RACK 30" CSMBR & 7700 CHEVY II, 21.5" RACK CENTERS Bill Option 4 Option Code: 30 ANTI ROLLBAR STD75 WITH 7700 CLIP & 30" A-ARM CROSSMEMBER Bill Option 5 Option Code: 21 Coil-over & Bolts Q2 Double Adjustable Valving Varishock Bill Option 6 Option Code: 01 Light Small Block Engine 500 lb Springs Bill Option 7 Option Code: 21 13 -1.00 SRP Rotor 4-Piston Black Ano Radial Mount Caliper I don't remember the numbers, but the invoice says 30" Just tell them my name for measurements to be certain. Their lightest spring was 500# and it's too stiff.
They do work good. Too good, in fact as mine tended to lock up a lot. Some also say there was no need to replace all the stuff I did as it was all perfectly good as is.
@@JohnReynolds661 i’m going to ditch them because it’s always pulling to one side or the other. I make a minor adjustment to the side locking up first and then it pulls the other way. My right front locks up before any of the other three, makes for an exciting ride! I think it also has something to do with the tires that fit on the stock rims. Why did you decide to buy the ChassisWorks kit? Did you give any thought to using a section of the stock Corvette frame? You fabricated virtually everything else on the car, I was just kind of surprised when you went with this solution.
Yeah, drum brakes are less predictable with less modulation. The CW kit's execution is well thought out and is based on C6 geometry. It also grafts in cleanly. Using actual Corvette parts would have been more messy. I also would have been stuck with using all GM components. To keep the project from lasting a decade, I made a short cut by buying the CW kit. My time is worth something so a balance between buying and building always takes place.
Great work John, thanks for sharing. Are you using any suspension software for your work? I *think* maybe your 350 pound front springs might be a little much compared to stock springs, but let us know :)
Awesome video John, I always anxiously await your next video. Super sanitary installation. I do have one question is that a Harbor freight torque wrench that you used on the ball joints?
How much of the front end change can be done leaving the original trunk sheet metal and wheel arches. I know that there is a bit of cutting but what is the absolute minimum possible. Thanks
I watched this part twice - I believe that you put the calipers on the wrong sides - the bleed screws should be on the top of the calipers, not the bottom, or you can't get the air bubbles out...
Do you have a complete parts list or item number for the kit I am swapping a v8 into a 74 fiat spyder and it looks like a good match but the chassis works website only shows individual parts
