Chad you should get a tilt steering shaft. You can get the same one but with tilt, that way it wouldn't have to stick out so far and it would give her so much more visibility.
Most definitely, I had a tilt steering in my 1979 GMC and it help out a lot. I had to lift my wheelchair over the steering wheel moving it down made it easier to lift the chair over and sit it on the floor of the truck. I had to take both wheels off first. After taking it in and out many many time's it became just something I did. I had a few people complemented me how smooth I got out and pumped gas and got back in the truck. Faster than most able body people get there gas. In and out. I have to say the steering wheel size makes a big difference to. Some are flat some stick feather out. That's why some people make a Kustom steering wheel to feel more comfortable having there hands on the wheel. Have both a tilt steering and a Kustom made steering wheel. With power steering power break. Jolenes car is going to have so much power in that light chassis and body she's going to need good breaks not to say she will be driving it fast. She might get comfortable on a straight away and put the petal to the metal and see what it can do.
They do make smaller steering wheel that look like the stock steering wheel for the Impalas. I've seen a steering wheel guy selling them at swap meets. They are very expensive although. I bought a original steering wheel to cut it smaller then rolled my own ring and welded it back up dipped it in raisent painted it. It looks like the oringal center but with a smaller ring. Make the ring first what size ring you prefer then cut the center so you'll have the right cut the first time. Once you cut the wheel you only get one chance at it.
Howdy Nate. It’s good to see you being a part of Jolene’s build. You’re a good compliment to Chad’s creativity. Good luck Jolene keeping those two in line.
Nate is a gigantic asset to the Hiltz family and I absolutely love that Chad understands that nate is better at certain things and Chad gives him the respect Nate deserves and Nate gives Chad the respect he deserves. I really hope Chad is paying attention to what Nate is teaching him 🙏 Jolene you are unbelievably gorgeous and you really need to stop worrying about how you look all the time because even a blind man can clearly see how unbelievably gorgeous you are. You are showing so many young girls that they can be the boss, running the show no matter what you look like. A true queen...
Move steering wheel lower and closer to dash..Put in tilt steering wheel and adjustable seat then Jolene could adjust wheel and seat to her best driving position
Bad Chad did a remarkable job building this car. Just think back when he had to fabricate the motor mount so the steering rod could go through it. And redo the radiator mount, and redo the steering rack, and I could go on and on !! I think you get my point. It really is quite remarkable how it’s all coming together now !! Now is pretty much Nate time. And remember Chad is the first one to say he is no mechanic, but he certainly is a awesome fab man !!
I think the back of the seat needs to be raised looking at Jolene’s back and that way she will sit a little higher to see oversteering wheel and have back support , so Chad make a block for back seat legs to sit on
That's what I was thinking. Who wants to looking thru the steering wheel while driving. The Bugatti is looking good. Jolene is loving it. Love having Nate helping out. Very knowledgeable person.
To all, I'm getting at this point. This takes me back to the times of putting the Highland Plating car 25 t roadster back together. Mind you I was just getting out of High School. That was 1960. I feel the same excitment now as I did then. Oh Friday is my 81st. I hope I get to see this car in person as all of you guys. I live in Rio Vista, CA. if you guys ever get to Northern Cal. Back to watching.
Chad you are lucky to have Nate as in he also has a good head on his shoulders in thinking all the time with a care factor of no damaging anything, Chad you right it's tight alright a little to tight for liking , there's no wriggle room at all... Jolene you look good finally sitting in your present, it's been a long road and it's good to see it getting closer and closer you must be a happier now Nate you are also got the knack of commentating, while Jolene films doing well mate!!!!
HI Chad, Jolene, & Nate, you guys are getting into the deep of it now! It will certainly be nice to be able to steer the car. You guys are lucky to have Nate working on it with you he is definitely very talented and obviously has experience when it comes to car building. Chad it is very exciting to see the Bugatti being worked on again. Those inner fenders are definitely going to be a tight fit like everything on the car. Jolene I love your choice of steering wheels however, with power steering you do not need that big of a wheel if you could get that same steering wheel in a much smaller wheel you would not have to look out the windshield through the wheel although maybe you are fine with it. Chad & you will definitely be able to win car show awards when the car is done. Excellent video as always and I am really excited for you with work on the Bugatti moving forward!
Chad & Co: Looks like a ton of work, and I'm sure you'll be proud of it when it's over. Thanks for sharing and getting good camera angles for us, Jolene. Amazed at how you can work with something so frustrating and keep the cuss words to a minimum. Having Queen Jolene there to make you behave must help a lot
Hello Nate.....you are a great addition to Chad and Jolene's videos. Nate's knowledge and not getting over excited is a great addition to Chad's creativity.
Tilt column. Tilt and closer to dash to not restrict visibility. A colapsable steering shaft for safety. What a car somtimes ya gotta redue something cause its gotta be right. A work of art and mechanics. Thanks much!!!
JOLEENE, I wanted to respond to your question about how long I’ve watched your guys show. I’ve watched almost every episode for the last two years. I watched on discovery and I needed more. I’m retired medically and I just love Chads imagination and excellent skills as a fabricator. I just can’t seem to watch enough. Chad could go teach at any university’s shop. I’d like to buy some apparel but I’m not sure how to? Maybe give me some info on how to? I’d love to support you’re Buisness. Thank you, you’re good friend from Utah Clint
All the technical aspects of the build to get everything just right. Takes time and not the most fun but definitely gives the most appreciation of accomplishment when finished. This is exciting for us viewers to watch. ❤👍🏻👍🏻
I love it when a plan comes together . it's been a long road to get to where you are now . I can't wait to see it done and going down the road . Awesome job Chad , Nathan & Jolene !
The top of the steering wheel looks to be right on the driver's eye line. Maybe lowering the steering column a couple of inches would make the car better for driving.
Oh cool, I saw a 58-60 square bird as you walked by it. Did you add those port hole rear pillar windows to it?? Looks like they came off the previous birds. I don't see any holes in the door for the thunderbird script of a 60,(no holes for the quarter panel gills either) nor the chrome trim piece of the 59, plus, I didn't see any leaf springs visible so it's a 58 I think? What motor is going in that?? My older brother had about 25 square birds over the years, his coolest one was a 60 with a holman moody 427 side oiler that he got from a crashed AC Cobra. That motor made over 600hp on a dyno. lol It was a pretty fast bird.
Nathan is a mechanical wiz ! Great addition to team Hiltz ! This Bugatti build has been moving foward quite nicely ! Thumbs-up Jolene ❤ your new old build almost done ! Can you hear it in your sleep Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti yeah Bugatti build is done lol 😊
I had mentioned on the video of when you guys were putting the body on and you guys figured out you had to modify the metal to go past the frame I said you're gonna have to cut the aluminum for the fire wall the same. I was hoping you saw my comment and would have cut it while you had the body off in the hoist
This is a good day..now you can make a list of needs an assembly procedure and items to order..fun for all. Any car looks better with Jolene behind the wheel!
Always great seeing jolene on camera working with you guys and seeing the detail in putting something like this bugatti going together sure shows us why chad hasn't worked this straight through. Lots of patience for this one but it'll look so awesome when it's finished
Love seeing Nathan in the shop .,definitely looks like a top fella and knows his stuff…can’t wait to see this car done ..going to look bloody brilliant
Just want to say hello to all of you and I can't wait to see Jolene behind the wheel driving it down the road. God bless and have a blessed evening and night
I am thoroughly enjoying watching this car come together. Love the engineering, The absolute dedication to getting it right. and it's getting better as it comes along.
my my, looking good and so happy to see things moving along with the Bugatti...I've been watcching this build since it's inception...now remember to put the tools back in that Stanley toolbox Chad, try to keep at least one set of intact🤣🤣🤣
Nice to see you working on the Bugatti. That’s the stuff I tune in for. Something from nothing 👍 Nates a great add, he reminds me of myself when I was his age. Chads learning a lot from him and that just makes him better. Good job as always Jolene relax 😎 Hey Fina❣️
Watch out! Nathan's taking over! Nathan seems to be a great value to the new Bad Chad gang on his channel. I hope Joline's car gets finnished by December or next year.
I know you won't be putting the body on for awhile but when you do reinstall it try a couple plum bobs to line up your body mounts when rolling the frame underneath the body that way you will know where to set the lift so its not in the way
I think the Bugatti was what caught my attention when I first started watching. Darn nice car. Truly Hans made by old school craftsmanship! Amazing to watch. Thanks as always!
Yea omg I can’t wait any longer been a long time coming thank you Nate you seem to be very intelligent and helpful and getting Mr hiltz a going sweet to see it’s going to roll down the road
Looking great Chad needs to maybe take a Valium before y’all start messing with it but really looking good and really enjoying seeing it finally coming together. Nate is the man and you two really work together well.
Nice to see the bugatti still getting some time spent on it Chad and jolene it's good that you have Nathan there to help you out and to give you other ideas. Jolene your camera work is excellent as usual. Keep up the great work all of you 👍 👏
Looking good Chad and Jolene, I wondering if you was planning to use a hood? If so looks like you have to get the smaller power brake set up on the fire wall?
One of the most interesting projects on YT. Jolene, you look very content during the video. The progress is positively amazing. It will be quite a rig. Good on you all.
What’s this fuel pedal you speak of ? I know there were two jag engines, different year models with twin carbs. Job security for Nate, as that could take a while to rig. Just an amazing car.
