I sure hope you were kidding when you were busting on Alex from LSC, that guy is legit, works and Improved every car he works on and he's a great guy, gives car's to People in need for nothing, doesn't make you buy merch just a Great Person.
This guy is absolutely unreal when he points to the McLaren and says “this one really wasn’t that hard. Just remove and replace.” What a short memory !! You should make one long video of that McLaren salvage as a reminder to yourself, your family, and your fans. Great merch.
Worked in a lab with compressed gas cylinders . #1 rule is never leave them unsecured because if you knock them over and the valve breaks you will be FU as they become missiles . Be safe young man you have a long life to live and I love watching you at work . As for the steering rack maybe try a good machinist who can fab parts and I am sure they would not be $20,000 . Have you tried the steering rack manufacturer to see if they can cross reference it to another car manufacturer or at least certain parts of it ? I do not think Ferrari is manufacturing their own racks. Good luck !
Wow you are so talented and the things you're doing here are pretty amazing. I found your channel from Sam's video and was so impressed that I subscribed. Keep doing what you're doing my man! Cheers mate!
I specialize in fixing, machining , rebuilding parts that are not available . The old rack can be fixed, the hard part is aligning the old mounts on a jig to match the frame....fb advanced mobile power
For that steering rack try Alfa Romao parts and I don't now if you missed that top frame tube that is dented and bent from the frame on the driver's side where you just fixed bro, but definitely check other cars for that steering rack it could be a Volvo you never know.
Work your magic is a great term because you are a pioneer in rebuilding these supercars by doing stuff that was previously thought to be impossible.That fresh mind is just creating new ways to rebuild. Thank you Ben.
Excellent work today Ben, and product (vevo) drop was on the money. M2, Mustang, Ferrari; etc. Great projects happening. Keep em' coming! 😎.....this thought came after, but have you considered 3d printing for the steering rack?
This was my thought. Unless the whole unit is bent, I'd try and find a way to repair or have something fabricated. 22k for a new one can kiss my whole entire ass
Ben seems like a long time since we saw you working on the Ford or Ferrari. Its now good you are back on track and admire your focus on the future progress where you don't seem put off finishing the rebuild. Looking forward to continuation of videos and you demonstrating your skill and ability
Are you going to fix or replace the round bar that goes above the top right control arm bushing to the frame and goes across to the top hinge on the driver's door? there is a Kink in it
12:28 "tape clamps" use that all the time in woodworking. Clear packing tape is good because it stretches and contracts. Not so good for welding though.
Love watching your channel. I moved from Florida to the Philippines a year ago and I really miss the availability of cars and trucks. That said today's show got me a good chuckle thinking only in the USA will you find a young guy fabricating parts for a Ferrari in his garage! 😅
Heck purchase a Steering Rack from Jeggs or Summit and make custom brackets to hold it, or take the original do a bunch of welding to it and have the inside housing area lightly machined. Keep Orange Crushing It!
It seems like a company called Lizarte in Italy is oem to ferrari. The housing of the rack is broken. There are lots of used and new for between 1 and 7k on line. 201481 and av0898 are the part numbers that show up. The 201481 is ferrari no. The other number may be lizarte or the oem. Subject to verification
you can install any streering rack what have this car, no big job change bracket bolt points new, you can cut and weld all good, and if sensor have big you can build frame new, only cutting little somewere and weld and ready. all not need be perfect genuine parts. can add all in.
The trick to welding aluminum is to get it as clean as u can IE with a wire wheel sandpaper or scotch brite and wipe down with acetone before welding and it will weld 1000xs better but those weld actually came out pretty dam good for some of the materials being old and contaminated your getting really good at mig welding aluminum 👍🏼💪🏼💯
Take the steering rack apart get the outer case remoulded and cast, then take it to machine shop to have it machined using the broken one as template, definitely not cost thousands, just time, recasting is easier than trying to find a needle In a haystack.
You could machine the newer rack pretty easy, I have seen it done, great though, just not much info so you tried and we'rent far from success. You will need wether a friend with a cnc or a big drill adapter but its doeable very easy. worst case if you feel comfy with a whizz(dremel), you could use the carbide tips and make the clearance, but make sure to cover the inside and clean the parts twice or thrice after to not have debris or metal shaving in the rack!
Hey vtuned very nice good job Ferrari fixing for Sam Carc Ferrari 599 I love like watching on RUclips channel make videos for fan I love like support and number one ☝️
I feel like a machine shop could make the necessary adjustments to the steering rack...although it's not very clear from what you showed how much interference there would be with respect to the sensor or whatever
More time for more video's :) you'll get it finished one day great metal work as always thx for taking time for all your videos in your busy life much appreciation.
You can just cut a hole in the frame for the sensor to fit in!!!! Or try cutting up the good rack and shaping the good parts to the old rack graphting the two together
Ben get a professional welder to tig weld the tabs back on the rack it will be as strong as oem and later sam can look for a rack this will work and get you guys out of a pickle or take it to a rack refurbisher they will probally do the same repair cheers from down under
No, the green flame is from running 5356 wire … when you weld that the 5% magnesium in that wire burns green ….. When you weld 4043 the flame is mainly white with a hint of light blue.
What about see if you can get the big part machined down to size. Or have a sleave made up for the smaller one, make some new lugs.and weld them back on. If you can, a good machinist will do that you surprised how well they can make things some times even better. Because the are use making things from scratch. Just a thought. You got to think outside the box.
When you were working on the McLaren you had to "rebuild" a bracket, mount or some sort of support. If you remember what was the product that you used to rebuild that part. Wish I had made a memo as to which episode you mentioned what product you used.
You should look into someone who can 3d model and do the metal casting of it. Probably could find someone to make the cast metal parts from scratch for a lot less than $20k
Following all this video content with tips to rebuild cars, I consider rebuilding an SUV from a family member that was unfortunate to crash it into a ditch. After some quick observation, I was quick to conclude rebuilding it wouldn't worth it. In conclusion, rebuilding a car makes more sense if it's minor damage, the car was very cheap to began, or for video content.
I'm wondering why you didn't flip that input spline 180 so the sensors don't hit the frame. It's hard to tell if that would work since you didn't really show it. I do find it hard to believe though that the steering rack in it was only made for that one car though.
😂broski that’s what I always worry about when I see these videos, when you be disassembling everything, like when you put it back together, to know where everything goes! That makes me nervous! Love how you said, “I don’t know where everything goes!” Was literally thinking that before you said it. My honest brother. I enjoy these builds broski.
I just love that rebuilders are creating a sub-class of supercars that aren't going to be garage-queens and will create new types of exotic car culture
That sucks about that steering rack maybe you can find someone that can scan it and make the part or maybe find one that's matching or something are good fabricator and I could work or you got good keep up the good work man
Ben you are a smart guy, I am sure you will figure out a solution to the steering rack. Just think outside the box. Might be time to CNC your own parts
Can you weld the old rack back together? Would it leak? Just sayin you got some skills. So satisfying to watch that go back together the way you did it.
Hey V. I believe it was last year or the year before that i watch a goonzuad episode where they took a streering or drive shaft to a local shop, and they rebuilt the shaft for them. Im not sure this will help, but i just wanted you to know.
Why not get the rack case welded and machined back. Probably get it done for a few thousand if not less. I would check with FSR in Florida or look at local machine shops. If not flaming river or one of the custom rack companies might be able to make you something.
It's such a headache that's why I sent it to you!
Send Ben more subscribers to make it up to him. 😁
Definitely the guy for the job inhand
At the very least you could schedule him a visit from Step-Mom🤪
Send at lot more to him. Ben brain can make everything work and find solutions
I sure hope you were kidding when you were busting on Alex from LSC, that guy is legit, works and Improved every car he works on and he's a great guy, gives car's to People in need for nothing, doesn't make you buy merch just a Great Person.
This guy is absolutely unreal when he points to the McLaren and says “this one really wasn’t that hard. Just remove and replace.” What a short memory !! You should make one long video of that McLaren salvage as a reminder to yourself, your family, and your fans. Great merch.
Love this guy's work ethic and attitude towards projects, truly inspiring. Well done young brother 👍🏿
same here
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Worked in a lab with compressed gas cylinders . #1 rule is never leave them unsecured because if you knock them over and the valve breaks you will be FU as they become missiles . Be safe young man you have a long life to live and I love watching you at work . As for the steering rack maybe try a good machinist who can fab parts and I am sure they would not be $20,000 . Have you tried the steering rack manufacturer to see if they can cross reference it to another car manufacturer or at least certain parts of it ? I do not think Ferrari is manufacturing their own racks. Good luck !
Wow you are so talented and the things you're doing here are pretty amazing. I found your channel from Sam's video and was so impressed that I subscribed. Keep doing what you're doing my man! Cheers mate!
You still need to fix the tubular shock tower support bar, it's kinked pretty good.
Glad you mentioned that. I would be concerned about the front end alignment looking at that if it has kinked from front on pressure. 👍
I specialize in fixing, machining , rebuilding parts that are not available . The old rack can be fixed, the hard part is aligning the old mounts on a jig to match the frame....fb advanced mobile power
Good job Ben on Sam's Ferrari. It's coming along well. 😊
For that steering rack try Alfa Romao parts and I don't now if you missed that top frame tube that is dented and bent from the frame on the driver's side where you just fixed bro, but definitely check other cars for that steering rack it could be a Volvo you never know.
Work your magic is a great term because you are a pioneer in rebuilding these supercars by doing stuff that was previously thought to be impossible.That fresh mind is just creating new ways to rebuild. Thank you Ben.
This car is like putting a puzzle together lol. You are the best shot at this car returning to the road Ben !
Loving seeing you back doing what you do best the boy has skills x
Excellent work today Ben, and product (vevo) drop was on the money. M2, Mustang, Ferrari; etc. Great projects happening. Keep em' coming! 😎.....this thought came after, but have you considered 3d printing for the steering rack?
Take those rack and pinion parts to a machine shop and see if they can mill that shoulder down somewhat. I think you can make it work.
This was my thought. Unless the whole unit is bent, I'd try and find a way to repair or have something fabricated. 22k for a new one can kiss my whole entire ass
Ben seems like a long time since we saw you working on the Ford or Ferrari. Its now good you are back on track and admire your focus on the future progress where you don't seem put off finishing the rebuild. Looking forward to continuation of videos and you demonstrating your skill and ability
V tune the one man body man,master of the body shop,not afraid to tackle any project, samcrac put the best man on the job.👍👍
Are you going to fix or replace the round bar that goes above the top right control arm bushing to the frame and goes across to the top hinge on the driver's door? there is a Kink in it
Just a thought. Have you looked at the Fiat range of steering racks. You may find one that would fit and far cheaper.
OMG.. That Mustang looks GOOOOOOD!
12:28 "tape clamps" use that all the time in woodworking. Clear packing tape is good because it stretches and contracts. Not so good for welding though.
Should that round tube just above where you made the repair have a kink in it like it does?
Quality repair. Better than OEM! Not that I will ever be able to afford a Ferrari but some of there work from factory looks terrible
9:50 Not sure if you know this but 120 gr on a da makes a really nice smooth satin finish on aluminum...perfect for accepting paint.......
Ben you can machine to match steering rack part. Replacing part shoulder is bigger so machine it down to size. God luck.
Love watching your channel. I moved from Florida to the Philippines a year ago and I really miss the availability of cars and trucks. That said today's show got me a good chuckle thinking only in the USA will you find a young guy fabricating parts for a Ferrari in his garage! 😅
Can you weld the tab back on the og steering rack since it made of aluminum?
Heck purchase a Steering Rack from Jeggs or Summit and make custom brackets to hold it, or take the original do a bunch of welding to it and have the inside housing area lightly machined. Keep Orange Crushing It!
It seems like a company called Lizarte in Italy is oem to ferrari. The housing of the rack is broken. There are lots of used and new for between 1 and 7k on line. 201481 and av0898 are the part numbers that show up. The 201481 is ferrari no. The other number may be lizarte or the oem. Subject to verification
you can install any streering rack what have this car, no big job change bracket bolt points new, you can cut and weld all good, and if sensor have big you can build frame new, only cutting little somewere and weld and ready. all not need be perfect genuine parts. can add all in.
The trick to welding aluminum is to get it as clean as u can IE with a wire wheel sandpaper or scotch brite and wipe down with acetone before welding and it will weld 1000xs better but those weld actually came out pretty dam good for some of the materials being old and contaminated your getting really good at mig welding aluminum 👍🏼💪🏼💯
my guy...you knocked out that panel on that m2.....looks like it was never damaged...youve improved alot veeee
Take the steering rack apart get the outer case remoulded and cast, then take it to machine shop to have it machined using the broken one as template, definitely not cost thousands, just time, recasting is easier than trying to find a needle In a haystack.
You could machine the newer rack pretty easy, I have seen it done, great though, just not much info so you tried and we'rent far from success. You will need wether a friend with a cnc or a big drill adapter but its doeable very easy. worst case if you feel comfy with a whizz(dremel), you could use the carbide tips and make the clearance, but make sure to cover the inside and clean the parts twice or thrice after to not have debris or metal shaving in the rack!
Looking great the builds , keep focused on the exotic s ,
Hey vtuned very nice good job Ferrari fixing for Sam Carc Ferrari 599 I love like watching on RUclips channel make videos for fan I love like support and number one ☝️
I think its easy to fix that broken steering parts. Litle machining and tig weldind and new bushings. Its going to be as good as new.
Is it at all possible to get that connection on the rack machined so it could work ??!😮
I feel like a machine shop could make the necessary adjustments to the steering rack...although it's not very clear from what you showed how much interference there would be with respect to the sensor or whatever
Just amazed on the talent you have for rebuilding all these different cars
More time for more video's :) you'll get it finished one day great metal work as always thx for taking time for all your videos in your busy life much appreciation.
Any more updates on the 599?
You can just cut a hole in the frame for the sensor to fit in!!!! Or try cutting up the good rack and shaping the good parts to the old rack graphting the two together
The flares on the Mustang I don't like, but its your car. 😁 I can't wait to see the end product so maybe it'll look better in the end.
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Have you considered trying to weld the broken steering rack housing? Worth a try.
I think you may have a chance with a 458 or california rack
Ben get a professional welder to tig weld the tabs back on the rack it will be as strong as oem and later sam can look for a rack this will work and get you guys out of a pickle or take it to a rack refurbisher they will probally do the same repair cheers from down under
Idk if it's just the camera but that green flame from the Aluminum welding was fascinating to me
No, the green flame is from running 5356 wire … when you weld that the 5% magnesium in that wire burns green …..
When you weld 4043 the flame is mainly white with a hint of light blue.
What about see if you can get the big part machined down to size. Or have a sleave made up for the smaller one, make some new lugs.and weld them back on. If you can, a good machinist will do that you surprised how well they can make things some times even better. Because the are use making things from scratch. Just a thought. You got to think outside the box.
So young but so good, Love his work
Keep improving Ben. I just knew that you were going to make that piece fit. LOL Great work dude.
all the past months work and dedication have arrived. Now keep it going!
Love the welding on the driver side I would have finished up the passenger side two
I am always unimpressed by the poor quality of fabrication on Ferrari chassis. Ben's welding looks far better
You definitely are a gifted person. Keep bringing so nice content. 👍
With your skills, I am surprised that you have not tried welding the broken tabs back on the steering rack.
thank you. Nice to see you are back
You could try looking for a part number for a cross reference, worth a try.
When you were working on the McLaren you had to "rebuild" a bracket, mount or some sort of support. If you remember what was the product that you used to rebuild that part. Wish I had made a memo as to which episode you mentioned what product you used.
The mustang is looking good can’t wait to see you back on it.
You should look into someone who can 3d model and do the metal casting of it. Probably could find someone to make the cast metal parts from scratch for a lot less than $20k
Following all this video content with tips to rebuild cars, I consider rebuilding an SUV from a family member that was unfortunate to crash it into a ditch. After some quick observation, I was quick to conclude rebuilding it wouldn't worth it. In conclusion, rebuilding a car makes more sense if it's minor damage, the car was very cheap to began, or for video content.
The mustang looks badass!!! Can't wait for the final product.
Good job v.t. always a lot of content and info of your cars. Very interesting and we enjoyed it.
for the steering rack rebuild, it would have been interesting if you talked us through what you were doing
Not a Samcrac fan but enjoying vTunes content for sure!
Agreed. I got bored with Samcrac. V tuned however is a legend
Samrac is like a 90’ s sitcom . Lame as fuck
That's amazing that you got that thing pulled out looking like that especially after you ground all the paint off it it look terrible
Did you try with TRW the manufacturer with the part number you can maybe rebuild the steering rack
I'm wondering why you didn't flip that input spline 180 so the sensors don't hit the frame. It's hard to tell if that would work since you didn't really show it. I do find it hard to believe though that the steering rack in it was only made for that one car though.
Steering rack, at qquick glance looks like can be adapted at a machine shop, lathe??
Bro! Lovin the wheels on the Mustang!
Ben you on a mission again. Thanks for sharing this update. Take care.
Hi Ben,
Polish fella has steering rack in Dubai,
Ive said to you couple weeks before,
Take care Ben
😂broski that’s what I always worry about when I see these videos, when you be disassembling everything, like when you put it back together, to know where everything goes! That makes me nervous! Love how you said, “I don’t know where everything goes!” Was literally thinking that before you said it. My honest brother. I enjoy these builds broski.
I think you can weld the rack together . if u need to make some parts I know you can
Ben you are definitely a very talented person the vision and skill you
Possess is amazing. 👍🏻
Have you tried to cross reference to the vw or BMW for the steering rack?
I just love that rebuilders are creating a sub-class of supercars that aren't going to be garage-queens and will create new types of exotic car culture
Ben is the man! He’s got the skills man! Great work!
That sucks about that steering rack maybe you can find someone that can scan it and make the part or maybe find one that's matching or something are good fabricator and I could work or you got good keep up the good work man
Mustangs looking good bro. Can’t wait to see it smoke the tires!!!!!
Ben you are a smart guy, I am sure you will figure out a solution to the steering rack. Just think outside the box. Might be time to CNC your own parts
BTW, since when does metric and empirical measurements equate?
Awesome job Ben 👏🏼
Man, you are an artist..greetings from Romania !
Ben, I have not seen much on your channel lately. Long time follower and looking forward to seeing the Mustang complete.
Mate, i know of a wrecked 599 here in Australia. I can try get a price for the steering rack for you?
Steering wheel is on the wrong side
Can you weld the old rack back together? Would it leak? Just sayin you got some skills.
So satisfying to watch that go back together the way you did it.
Love the concrete work table
Wow. Amazing work man!
I’ve been waiting for this. Front mid engined v12 Ferraris are 🤌
Wow that mustang is looking sick. Great Vid.
That's why I personally would stay away from Ferrari, the older ones are constantly in repair instead of in use on the road. Great job vTuned!
Good videography...are you doing all the filming yourself?
mustang looks sweet brother
I thought you where going to miss the zink chromate but you nailed it
samcrac fan here, loving you guys content
Hey V. I believe it was last year or the year before that i watch a goonzuad episode where they took a streering or drive shaft to a local shop, and they rebuilt the shaft for them. Im not sure this will help, but i just wanted you to know.
Why not get the rack case welded and machined back. Probably get it done for a few thousand if not less. I would check with FSR in Florida or look at local machine shops. If not flaming river or one of the custom rack companies might be able to make you something.
its great to hear the mustangs still getting a bit of attention, its looking awesome ...