Lowering Your Hot Rod - How to Channel a Ford Model A with Eastwood

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This video shows one way to channel, or lower, the body of your car, by modifying & dropping the body down over the chassis.
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@FECRWY 3 года назад

I'm gonna put 2 and 2 together here and say that's Matt from Iron Trap Garage. Dude does some pretty good work!!

@Nick-Kingsley 3 года назад

Yep it is. I recognised the body in the thumbnail and was like hang on a sec..

@MrTheHillfolk 8 лет назад

I can't tell ya how many times I've used my plasma cutter. What an awesome tool. And old cars don't die, they just get lower.... Nice project!!

@indianajoe8396 7 лет назад

Thank you for extending you knowledge on this build! It has given me ideas on my own project. I'm lucky as I have an Eastwood store in Alsip, IL. just one hour north west from where I live in Indiana. It has been a great local place to purchase supply's for my build, and pick the ear of local guys on what and how they build. Please keep up the great videos!

@WiredCustomsSpeedShop 4 года назад

4 years later and this is still an awesome video

@totrodder97 6 лет назад

the whole process of making and fitting those frame bolt bungs was so satisfying!

@StephanieElizabethMann Год назад

With this video and the one before it I was able to see how this result can be achieved with a minimum impact on the integrity of the car as a whole. Thank you.

@stevefriedlander7053 7 лет назад

One of best videos!! Loved all the great ideas as they can be used for other projects!!

@Rhysnga 3 года назад

Thankyou now I know what the term "chopped and channeled" means. Fantastic engineering.I haved subscribed.will now go and watch all your other videos.

@That.IrishBastard1916 6 лет назад

Monster Garage who??????? Clean work my friend! Extremely nice navigation with the work done. Kudos no doubt!

@Bradlifer 4 года назад

Monster garage sectioned the car. Very different processes and much different results. I prefer sectioned cars over channeled.

@robertironside3166 4 года назад

Love the nut on bolt then in Lathe for the plugs to weld... nice! NOICE! lol Well done Matt!

@tomkitchen2764 2 года назад

This show is done very well.

@chrisbram2235 2 года назад

I'd really love to see close-ups of you guys mounting the subfloor to the body. I saw you do stitch welding there, but I couldn't really see what was going on. I'm currently about to attempt that and would love to see more of that!!

@sandercurtis1847 5 лет назад

Superlative work, well done.

@SoCal_rnr 8 лет назад

when adding the bungs to the frame, you could get your bolt thread a normal nut then a washer then your bung to make sure you get a perfectly flat level with the frame and would take out some of the guess work

@AZCobraman 5 лет назад

For those without a metal lathe you can buy flanged nuts and use a step drill to create a hole and recess, then weld the nut in.

@efitter7 8 лет назад

Please continue this series!

@edrowley1 8 лет назад

+efitter7 I second this motion!

@bradr4728 7 лет назад

post more videos of this coupe love them

@ViaAvione 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing Matt! Subbed :D

@beatricethemiata8565 6 лет назад

Awesome video!!

@LowreyContractorsUK 7 лет назад

Brilliant. Thank you

@Good-Enuff-Garage 8 лет назад

Matt you are the man!

@Goodwithwood69 6 лет назад

Thanks

@charlessmyth 3 года назад

The way to make the threaded inserts was clever.

@rddirtin909 8 лет назад

My dream car!

@vega120 6 лет назад

Mine too.Workin on gettin one.. :^)

@cgscprspecialist8581 4 года назад

Great video

@johnplayer3093 5 лет назад

Your logo looks like Ford's, I like your thinking 👌

@SLfamily1 6 лет назад

Nice job

@machinegun48 8 лет назад

Very cool!

@DanWalterTradeview 8 лет назад

Great video! Thanks for the tips.. love the music too! :)

@Noitisnt-ns7mo 3 года назад

Excellent welds.- Cooler than "The Fonz".

@stovepipe9er 3 года назад

Doesn’t the body crack from being mounted solid to the frame without using rubber or poly mounts?

@garylehrjr1616 5 лет назад

Will use this technique

@ShnitzlHaus 8 лет назад

holy crap this is easier then I imagined. guess I will build one :D thanks!

@Noitisnt-ns7mo 3 года назад

"Easy", when you "Know".

@RatRodBobBuilds 6 лет назад

I'm diggin it!

@christopherbolin9768 7 лет назад

Blows my mind why someone would thumbs down this video

@samwickerboots590 5 лет назад

It's most likely due to the soundtrack... oh oh oh oh yeahhh!

@megagadgetmad2 5 лет назад

Prius owners

@nathanpeck5155 4 года назад

Purists

@ericp.9497 7 лет назад

Freeze @9:07. What's the clearance between the drive shaft and the second cross brace? There doesn't appear to be enough room for travel? Did you wind up having to adjust there? Thanks!

@scottblubaugh 6 лет назад

9:05 that crossmember doesn't hit the drive shaft when the suspension travels?

@Mainer1945 4 года назад

How much would I have to extend the front frame rails, so that I can fit a 350 Chevy engine in it? It looks like the original firewall would need to be cut to allow the Chevy distributor room. I would like to leave the original wheel base as stock. And I like the looks of the original firewall. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

@johnbecay3686 7 лет назад

too cool, old school...

@joshsmith4488 4 года назад

Would the subfloor be as strong if the cross braces were even as opposed to on top. I’m 6’4” and need all the headroom I can get ?

@henrylove2600 5 лет назад

I have a 28 model A ford coupe. the top half had been cut off it to make it a roaster before I got it. and I would like to put the top back on it. can you make a video of making a new top half of tell me how I can make one.

@MrBlake1249 Год назад

Was not expecting to see iron trap garage 😂

@armcchargues8623 Год назад

So, no rubber body mounts or anything to isolate road vibration from the body? The body is bolted directly to the frame?

@Ecosse57 5 лет назад

iron trap garage brought me here.

@uppastdawn7627 2 года назад

Hey- that’s the Iron Trap Garage guy! Does the welded modified nut used for the body mount remain “Grade 8” after getting that hot?

@eastwoodco 8 лет назад

LINK TO BUY in the video and description above, SUBSCRIBE for future how-to videos as Matt continues building his '32 Ford.

@Denis-dx2yt 8 лет назад

+Eastwood Company когда продолжение !!!!?????)))

@tomnook8419 8 лет назад

That sure is a nice '32 Ford X'D

@vitor900000 7 лет назад

0:38 is this Z on the rear axle safe? 4:43 isn't it too close? u know that as rear axle move up and down the drive shaft will move too.

@LivingOnCash 4 года назад

I want to channel my '34 three window coupe but I don't have any tattoos. Will I still be able to do it or maybe I can just get some spiderweb elbow tats to start with? Ha, ha, just messing with ya! Good job on the channel. Are you going to run any body welting under the sub floor frame or are you bolting it solid to the frame?

@lestergross8959 8 лет назад

just wondering does welding on those grade 8 nuts make them weaker ? nice job hope to see more

@RaceRabbit 8 лет назад

+Lester Gross I would have used a nut cert. I'm surprised Eastwood doesn't try to sell them.

@joeluce5926 7 лет назад

I wish I had the know how to do that

@amtpdb1 8 лет назад

Curious as to how you decided which type welder to use at each place. I understand using the tig on the frame rounded nuts but why did you use a tig on the cross channels instead of the mig? What was the advantage here? Thanks for the videos.

@eastwoodco 8 лет назад

+amtpdb1 I prefer to use a TIG anywhere possible but I was forced to use the MIG in places where I couldn't get my hands/the torch in or the metal wasn't clean enough for a nice TIG weld. Hope that helps! -Matt/EW

@Maxlopezswing 7 лет назад

Just as a heads up your TIG welds are going to crack from vibration, you need to fill in the craters at the beginning and end, add extra filler, and taper off on the amps when you get to the end of your bead will help prevent it from cracking right away.

@TomsChevelle 8 лет назад

Does Eastwood sell "Nutzerts"? They let you rivet a nut into steel when the backside is not accessible.

@jondunbar5668 4 года назад

I was thinking the same thing it would have been way easier than machining bungs

@marthamullennex3051 4 года назад

What became of the Cushman project?

@insanemunk1091 8 лет назад

How high is it to the top of the roof? Or how tall are you??

@mike3109 4 года назад

how many inches did you step the rear ?

@jackleonard8660 3 года назад

Great video. Wanted to ask why you opted to tig weld everything instead of wire feed, mig or flux, or even stick. Years ago, when you were down on Rt.30, I bought a Century flux core machine. Used it when boxing some frame areas on my 51 Chev. 1/2 ton. Was happy with the results on the frame, not so happy when I tried sheet metal, too hot. When watching your video I thought the flux would have worked fine, especially if you ran into a position situation. I need to justify the need before purchasing another machine, agree that the tig finish is tops but who's gonna see it, so that benefit is lost, know what I mean. Thanks in advance. Jack

@eastwoodco 3 года назад

Matt is just a fan of TIG welding. Could MIG have worked here? Absolutely, he just likes to show off 😎

@jackleonard8660 3 года назад

Eastwood Company thanks. Nice job. Like tig but too busy sometimes. Was building a tire rack once out of pipe and fittings, tig practice, rod, torch, shield, gas pedal, some over head, standing on one foot, balancing....... too busy !! Finished with stick. Just one of my stories. Thanks again. Stay healthy. 👍👍

@jackleonard8660 3 года назад

Tell Matt I said nice job. Nothing like a nice weld.

@marcocaro3291 5 месяцев назад

What size rims and tires on that model a

@Noitisnt-ns7mo 3 года назад

Do you need to consult "State Regulations"? Does the vehicle need to be inspected by the DMV?

@Noitisnt-ns7mo 3 года назад

"Badges? We don' nee' no stinking badges."

@dielauwen 6 лет назад

weird way to make threaded inserts . Buy a Rivnut tool and inserts and do it without welding. They come in all sizes and are replaceable if you damage one.

@cgulden 4 года назад

Day lighting?

@greirat5365 7 лет назад

Nice welds holy shit

@antoninstancl9198 2 года назад

Clint series?

@sumthingangels 7 лет назад

I have bean wondering where do people find theses old cars.

@justaguy2738 5 лет назад

Christy Hansen I see that this comment is 2 years old now ...... but the answer to your question is through a lot talking , looking , and waiting . It takes a long time for someone to find the perfect car for their project , as there are not too many cars left . They’ve either gotta know where to look , or who to talk to .

@S7midnight 3 года назад

Is this frame street legal?

@Shufi1 3 года назад

You can buy flange nuts at the hardware store. Easier to weld

@thomaskohout8829 6 лет назад

How does one guy have that much skill?

@eastwoodco 6 лет назад

He's an Eastwood Guy!

@thomaskohout8829 6 лет назад

Eastwood Company if I hang out with him a while, are his skills transferable? : ) talk about a "bromance"! I have a 1955 f600 that I'm making into a 4 wheel drive and with a cummins motor. This guys awesome though.

@wesfrazier5822 6 лет назад

love how those commenters, who can't do, teach

@georgedean5734 5 лет назад

What happens when you get to the radiator ? How do you lower that ?

@johndoeOU81TOO 5 лет назад

George Dean you will either notch the bottom of the grill shell to lower over the front cross member. Or you can section the center of the grill out. But doing either of these two if you go very far you’ll need to get a shorter radiator to match the grill shell. I have seen in the past people moving it forward an inch and using or building some aluminum offset tubes for the water neck. (This is one reason I like quarter elliptic suspensions, it cancels all that out) 👍👍

@georgedean5734 5 лет назад

@@johndoeOU81TOO , one more question- is the 28-29 radiator shorter than the 30-31 ? I have both shells and the 30-31 shell is about 3" shorter. I was going to use the 28-29 shell on my 31 roadster with a 3" channel job...

@georgedean5734 5 лет назад

Sorry bout that, the 28-29 is the shorter one...

@immelting9834 3 года назад

Can't wait to do this to my rat project.

@johnnieoddball 6 лет назад

do you have any uk resellers ?

@eastwoodco 6 лет назад

Yes. Check out Frost Automotive in the UK.

@Iowa599 7 месяцев назад

Why not put the axles above the frame?

@eastwoodco 7 месяцев назад

This is a traditional method that has been used for decades. You could go that route but it would be a different approach to the build that would be an entire re-work of what we had planned, as we built the frame and planned suspension with this in mind. Custom cars are built like a cake - with a recipe. So you have to make sure your components all work together nicely.

@Iowa599 7 месяцев назад

@@eastwoodco I kinda wondered why "no one" tried that…after finding an uncredited pic (via google) where someone did. In some cases it seems like wasted work, but in others it should be easier & it seems like leaf springs should be fine… But it would destroy the body if a spring or mount failed…

@axelsnipergarage3139 6 лет назад

FUCK! I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH!!!!!

@MrJeep75 6 лет назад

I like hi boys better, like the body more stock

@ericwilkes238 5 лет назад

Some people are just jealous as hell like me .I want one for my 1965 corvair to fit my 5.3 motor

@thomaskohout8829 6 лет назад

It blows my mind that someone watches "the video" and then thinks it's easy enough for them to do this. There's A LOT going with fabricating something like this that you do not see in the video.

@jonathanjones770 5 лет назад

You ruined it

@sammolloy1 3 года назад

Butchers

@Zlin0035 7 лет назад

I need an old car i can turn into a hotrod.... and then ditch the engine put in Electric Drive ... huehuehue .. Let the hate begin *tips cap and drinks tea* ~

@Lazarus1940 6 лет назад

Blaze 125 You won't get much. Some wrecked Teslas have already been plundered for their drive systems to do just that. There's a 56 Caddy on RU-vid somewhere going through it now.