J D I believe he is only having the bolts run through one side if the tube. The other side of the tube is just an access hole for the bolts. Sleeving them would look nice but I don’t think it would help anything. Could be wrong though.
bolting to one side of the tube will make it much weaker mainly due to the hole that is drilled in the other face for access. it might not matter though because most of the load will be vertical...
I agree but I also feel like the tube he used is already a little thin for its job and to drill a hole through it for a bolt would make it weaker... maybe a vertical bolt would be better and also be easier for extraction too
Erics welding is awesome !!! Nice to see your taking a bit of time and not rushing so much and focusing on producing an awesome end product rather than just trying to get finished !!!
Love that Eric is now a more serious part of the show. Things seem to be going a lot smoother and you seem to be happier having someone around. Hope to see more of him on the show after this build too.
+BallisticVolts This car isn't necessarily made to be driven. It's more of a display of talent and hard work. It's like restoring a classic, but better.
You need to reengineer that crossmember brackets! You cant just rest all the weight only on those bolts. Box the crossmember in from beneath so the bolts just stop it from getting removed. Not being its support
Caspar A is correct! Bolts do not carry much load in shear, even grade 8. They are designed for tensile loads. This crossmember WILL fail very quickly if you leave it this way. I love the build and am thoroughly enjoying watching it come together! Thanks for your work Chris!
Here is the millionth comment about the bolt for the trans cross member. I recommend sleeving the hole. also make sure the bolt you use is tightened down enough to squeeze the brackets tight to the cross member. Bolts are really strong when it comes to pulling, they are very week though when it comes to sheer strength, so if you are using a bolt as a pin, it will not last.
The bolt will crush that tube for the transmission when you tighten it down. You need to put a spacer inside the tubing where the bolt goes through to prevent it from crushing it.
I think it'a a RX-8. Any hints would give it away (makes sense), and no big RUclipsr has heavily modified one (also checks out). Also, if your an OG fan, than you would remember that Chris has talked about getting an RX-8 drift car in the past.
As I was watching I just got a text notification that my Kove Speaker was shipped. Excited to get it! Keep Up the good work. Already looking forward to your next build.
Very exciting seeing the 240 coming together. Don't forget about the contributors getting news ahead of time. Would contribute regardless but would be nice to see some more regular postings to the "contributors only" section so we can feel special...
Are you gonna put some kind of bushing on the bolt that holds the crossmember in the bracket? Seems like it could possibly make noise or vibrate or rattle.
the bushing is the mount between the transmission and that crossmember bar. the bar itself can be bolted tight, plus would add some bracing to the frame
I'm in a ROP welding class at my school and this channel makes me want to build a car lmao too bad I don't have money to buy a chassis nor an engine but I am working on a 1974 VW super beetle so its all good
My two cents is that you should use a section of that 1/4 plate steel or even half inch to reinforce that gearbox cross member mount along the bottom of it. Easy done and would be so much stronger
Okay. Its official, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Its a faint light, far in the distance, but I'm confident that its on an oncoming train. I'm now a believer. And this thing is going to be awesome!
CHRIS!!!! ERIC!!!! I'm so proud of you guys. This build has been next level start to finish. I know not every build will be this crazy but this has been a super fun one! I am excited to see what this new build will be though! hahaha :D
Awsome work guys im super hyped to see this car get done i hate to say i might have thought this was one 8g the those to big a builds for "b is for build" but u got this man 👍👍👍👍
It´s really coming along nicely, it looks so good. Remember to weld in crush tubes in the transmission crossmember bolt holes. And maybe also box it in? I have been following the hole 240z series. Great S......
I would change the way you mount the transmission mount onto the main frame. Change the brackets to be two on the side and one on the bottom so you can drill holes from top to bottom, it has more surface area to rest on, so you can attatch it in a more durable way.
paul loper it will, you’ll just have to lift the support bar up a little before you can drop it down, I don’t think the system he’s thinking of right now will be very sustainable.
shouldn't the transmission mount bracket be perforated at its lowest point to let garbage/water out that seeps in through the higher holes on the bracket?
Those access holes are one the parts that are going down, there is no access hole at the bottom / lowest part. Junk can come in through those holes and be trapped at the lower spot (see 8:49 )
was watching a different build, where the guy talked about how you need to drill a hole into the tubes. Before welding them together, so the pressure could escape into the other tubes.
I was on a competitive project team in college where I did several hundred hours of TIG welding. I had two co-captains who were less familiar with welding, and when I said "Argon" they thought I was saying "Air-gone" and that it was some sort of brand name...
Do you plan to gusset the front strut tubes where they meet the top of the frame rail in front of the engine ? It looks like it will get a twist/pull load at that point, and those two welds will be taking more than half the weight and front suspension compressions loads of the whole car, transmitted thru the struts.
Erics welding is superb, good stuff
You better sleeve the bolt holes on the trans crossmember
J D I believe he is only having the bolts run through one side if the tube. The other side of the tube is just an access hole for the bolts. Sleeving them would look nice but I don’t think it would help anything. Could be wrong though.
bolting to one side of the tube will make it much weaker mainly due to the hole that is drilled in the other face for access. it might not matter though because most of the load will be vertical...
Brian W im talking about sleevin the end of the crossmember where it bolts to the frame..
also, the problem with a sleeve is that he made those holes obround.... sooo
I agree but I also feel like the tube he used is already a little thin for its job and to drill a hole through it for a bolt would make it weaker... maybe a vertical bolt would be better and also be easier for extraction too
Looks fantastic
Eric's skills are insane
Somebody gift this guy a welding table! All this welding on the floor is killing me.
man those welds look beautiful
Erics welding is awesome !!! Nice to see your taking a bit of time and not rushing so much and focusing on producing an awesome end product rather than just trying to get finished !!!
I so can't wait to see this thing rolling an running I'm getting so excited
Love that Eric is now a more serious part of the show. Things seem to be going a lot smoother and you seem to be happier having someone around. Hope to see more of him on the show after this build too.
Out of the fifteen channels I watch by far the most interesting build keep it up!
You and Erik really make all this building and welding look easy, wow !
The close-up time lapses were a nice change of pace - loved being able to see what was happening with the welds
Have to admit that I was skeptical and thought you might give up on this project. Proved me (and many others) wrong. Inspiring!
Yeah I think he just needed to get his momentum back after the break for gambler
+BallisticVolts
This car isn't necessarily made to be driven. It's more of a display of talent and hard work. It's like restoring a classic, but better.
That clean welding is so satisfying!!!
You need to reengineer that crossmember brackets! You cant just rest all the weight only on those bolts. Box the crossmember in from beneath so the bolts just stop it from getting removed. Not being its support
Caspar A is correct! Bolts do not carry much load in shear, even grade 8. They are designed for tensile loads. This crossmember WILL fail very quickly if you leave it this way. I love the build and am thoroughly enjoying watching it come together! Thanks for your work Chris!
Erics welding is better than good. More like art. Kudos.
Here is the millionth comment about the bolt for the trans cross member. I recommend sleeving the hole. also make sure the bolt you use is tightened down enough to squeeze the brackets tight to the cross member. Bolts are really strong when it comes to pulling, they are very week though when it comes to sheer strength, so if you are using a bolt as a pin, it will not last.
The bolt will crush that tube for the transmission when you tighten it down. You need to put a spacer inside the tubing where the bolt goes through to prevent it from crushing it.
Welding time lapse was cool. Like that tubing design also.
I think it'a a RX-8. Any hints would give it away (makes sense), and no big RUclipsr has heavily modified one (also checks out). Also, if your an OG fan, than you would remember that Chris has talked about getting an RX-8 drift car in the past.
and the comment about the strut tower looking like a rotor? he must have been thinking of it.
An RX-8 is not a new car. I think it some kind of exotic or something since he says that car doesn't get heavily modified.
It's a bently
RX-8 quit production in 2012. It could be a 6 year old car. 6 years old is relatively young for a car by my standards. Old would be 10 years +
Its a 1990 300zx
As I was watching I just got a text notification that my Kove Speaker was shipped. Excited to get it!
Keep Up the good work. Already looking forward to your next build.
You're overcome so many setbacks with this build, mad props for navigating the bs. +1
This was a substantial update. I'm loving it, can't wait for the finished build.
This build is a blast to watch! Keep'em coming!
"Post Malone landed just fine" 😂😂
i lost my shit when he said that
Facts I was like “did I really just hear that??”
Nice meme
Lol
Very exciting seeing the 240 coming together. Don't forget about the contributors getting news ahead of time. Would contribute regardless but would be nice to see some more regular postings to the "contributors only" section so we can feel special...
It’s starting to come together now ,looking like another awesome build.👌
Man is fair to say that one of the next build should be something for Eric, he is being helpful af and he really deserves it 👌👌👌
That welding looks phenomenal
This build is so awesome!! I can't wait to see it finished and hear it purr
You 2 seem to have got your momentum now, it's coming along nicely.
Dude, I watched since day 1, and I have to say that I have so many visions with this project and I cannot wait until it is done. Great job bud! 💪💪💪
This might just be my favorite build of all time. It will definitely be different from everything else on the road.
stacking dimes. beautiful tig welds!
Muito bom seu projeto. É fonte de inspiração pra mim. Parabens
You should do a 30 minute special video
What why?
Are you gonna put some kind of bushing on the bolt that holds the crossmember in the bracket? Seems like it could possibly make noise or vibrate or rattle.
the bushing is the mount between the transmission and that crossmember bar. the bar itself can be bolted tight, plus would add some bracing to the frame
Eric is the MVP on this build. That dude can weld his ass off!
What is up from Minneapolis Minnesota? This build is coming together, learning all sorts of things, Peace
I'm in a ROP welding class at my school and this channel makes me want to build a car lmao too bad I don't have money to buy a chassis nor an engine but I am working on a 1974 VW super beetle so its all good
You should sleeve the trans bracket holes once you drill them for the bolt because it is hollow tubing.
My two cents is that you should use a section of that 1/4 plate steel or even half inch to reinforce that gearbox cross member mount along the bottom of it. Easy done and would be so much stronger
You could always clear coat the chassis so you can see all that beautiful work.
Love the videos man, you're the first channel I check everyday after I get outta work... would be sick to see you single turbo the Aston someday
Such an impressive job Chris and Eric 👌🏽
Okay. Its official, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Its a faint light, far in the distance, but I'm confident that its on an oncoming train. I'm now a believer. And this thing is going to be awesome!
nice work guys, those strut tower tops look like Miura lights. sweet.....
I think you should maybe have the cross member transfering load directly to the frame rails, the bolts will be in shear with that setup!
Hoovies Ferrari, you swooped on it before Tavarish lel
God I hope not that things so far fucked and it'd be shit to work on too
Tavarish snatched it before auctions. İt belongs to tavarish now.
Great job man, good progress. Proud of you
I love the build. I just honestly can't wait to see it till its done. Personally I think the car is going to look sexy!
Keep it up you guys it’s looking great. Can’t wait to see it done
Ayyy shirt looks great!
Definitely use a shoulder bolt for your transmission crossmember.
Can’t wait to see this build finished fucking props on attempting such a project
Awesome video B is for Build. Great team work.
CHRIS!!!! ERIC!!!! I'm so proud of you guys. This build has been next level start to finish. I know not every build will be this crazy but this has been a super fun one! I am excited to see what this new build will be though! hahaha :D
Hats of to you both it coming along great now need longer videos though great to watch great content
Coming along nicely 👌👏👍
I look forward to each episode.. Thanks for the great content..
Awsome work guys im super hyped to see this car get done i hate to say i might have thought this was one 8g the those to big a builds for "b is for build" but u got this man 👍👍👍👍
12:55 I see you're wearing the AI WO KO ME TE shirt! Awesomesauce!
Always a great show to watch
It´s really coming along nicely, it looks so good. Remember to weld in crush tubes in the transmission crossmember bolt holes. And maybe also box it in?
I have been following the hole 240z series. Great S......
Hey! I use that same speedglas helmet at my Tig welding job/ at home as well, it's an amazing helmet!!!
Paint it clear so you can still see the discoloration and the bead really nice
I'll be glad to see the Camaro return to the channel.
Can't wait till it's completely built!
Nice work its coming together! Hey you should give your Sponsors a little sneak peak of this new car ;)
I would change the way you mount the transmission mount onto the main frame. Change the brackets to be two on the side and one on the bottom so you can drill holes from top to bottom, it has more surface area to rest on, so you can attatch it in a more durable way.
They want to be able to drop the trans easily...
paul loper it will, you’ll just have to lift the support bar up a little before you can drop it down, I don’t think the system he’s thinking of right now will be very sustainable.
shouldn't the transmission mount bracket be perforated at its lowest point to let garbage/water out that seeps in through the higher holes on the bracket?
It is. those access holes
Those access holes are one the parts that are going down, there is no access hole at the bottom / lowest part. Junk can come in through those holes and be trapped at the lower spot (see 8:49 )
was watching a different build, where the guy talked about how you need to drill a hole into the tubes. Before welding them together, so the pressure could escape into the other tubes.
And Eric steals the show. AGAIN :)
Unveils the new build: "IT'S ANOTHER M5!!!" :P
Nah but for real, can't wait to see what it is. You're killing it.
I was on a competitive project team in college where I did several hundred hours of TIG welding. I had two co-captains who were less familiar with welding, and when I said "Argon" they thought I was saying "Air-gone" and that it was some sort of brand name...
You might want to consider sleeveing the transmission crossmember tube to avoid excessive wear
Chris, you should build a 90's Dodge Stealth and make it rear wheel drive. That would be awesome!
Longer episodes PLZ
Keep up the good work!. Shout out from OZ Land👍
I'm guessing the new built might be a hellcat or corvette! I better get a shout out on the unveiling video if I'm right 🤣
Are you going to sleeve the holes for the trans mount? Sick build so far guys!
a sneak peak picture of the new build for the paid subscribers would be amazing :)
The symmetry of this build makes my OCD happy. It will hurt to see most of it covered with accessories and wiring later. Lol
eric is an animal. he needs to talk more!
Guess Chris is too busy buying metal and welding supplies and working on the car to buy and install the tennis balls in the TBs, OH WELL.
if you're welding something structual, don't grind down the welds.. leave them if you can, it's a lot stronger.
Congrats on 400k 🎉
Why didn't you build brackets for the factor transmission crossmember instead of building a new one?
I love this project!
Dream come true eh...like the Rotary lol
Great episode, exited to see more)
+10pts for covering ITB's!
No judgement but I think you should add a few crush sleeves where ever you're sending a bolt through tube.
This WILL be the greatest car you have done unreal
Do you plan to gusset the front strut tubes where they meet the top of the frame rail in front of the engine ? It looks like it will get a twist/pull load at that point, and those two welds will be taking more than half the weight and front suspension compressions loads of the whole car, transmitted thru the struts.
"And not pull a Mercedes through the garage door thing" hahaha
this is so much more progression than last episode
I really hope he puts this thing on a scale after finishing it. There is so much steel going into it, might be heavier than the donor car oO
I doubt it
You are killing it
Going to vote one of my fav brand. Porsche. But I believed he said Camero near the end of his video. Could also be a Camero.
This is really coming together now