Building a Custom Frame & Rear Suspension Set Up for a Model T Roadster! - Video 7 Isky Tribute Car
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2024
- Thank you to @speedwaymotors for being a partner for the @iskyracingcams build series re-creating Ed Iskenderian's iconic T Roadster! Parts used in this video listed below:
Universal 38 Inch Rear Ladder Bar Suspension Kit (Part #91645159)
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QA1 Adjustable 14 Inch Coil-Over Shock Kit (Part #7215850
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EMPI 3897 Pol. Stainless Steel Fuel Tank (Part # 1413897)
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In this video DT gets all of the rear suspension geometry and placement worked out, once the great debate of what the wheelbase should be is decided on. Then it's time to get the frame built moving forward from the rear suspension! Everything being 100% leaves room for creativity but also leaves a need to figure a lot of the basics out to make sure everything works as it should.
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Dennis is the best car builder. I have learned so much from him while watching Alex's RUclips videos. Thank you Dennis and Alex.
Last week, Alex was showing Dennis' shop, his COE and more. Please search for Inside Alex Taylor's Garage Exclusive Tour PEAK Auto
Magician. Cars going to look amazing.
I agree.
I'd just like to hang out there for a day!!
In the '80's I was partners in a shop which did everything for body work to repairs, while my partner & I built street rods, restored cars & I built drag chassis.
I was beginning a project for myself, it was a concept to drag race for shop advert. It was planned as a '57 Funny Car, if there had been such a thing. Began w/ a 55 Sedan; turned into a chopped top roadster. Bought the spare motor from a B Alcohol FC, a cast 392 Hemi, Hilborn Injection, & the point of the story an Isky roller cam.
I called Isky Cams, since I knew squat about Hemis & nothing about the cam. You have to remember this was the early '80's, trade shows like NEMA were dreams, or not attended by the public & unless you were a big time racer, you just didn't meet big names in HP parts. You bought their parts, got a sticker & that was as close as you got.
I called Isky Cams... a gravelly voice answers, "Isky Cams, this is Ed, whatcha need?"
I stuttered out my story about the engine I'd just bought & my level of ignorance.
Ed proceeded to go non-stop for 10, maybe 15 minutes about the cam, specs, tuning advice, what kinda performance to expect.
Then he really surprised me. "You in Oregon, you said. Get that motor outta Portland? Yeah, I think I remember a '92 Roller going to an older guy running an alcohol Funny. Sold it to some kids, last I heard, his health was causing problems.
He continued, Before you get too far w/ that Hemi, give XX, just outside of Eugene, a call, here's his number; knows more about '92's than anybody in the NW, maybe the West. He'll help you out, lives & breathes that old iron & loves to help young guys who're interested.
Need anything else, give me a call.
Writing everything as fast as I could, I stammered out my appreciation for his time, help & name... & it was over.
I sat there, mind blown, but racing w/ info as my partner came in office. 'What are you plotting? You have the bigged grin on your face. What's going on?"
I told him...
GeoD
As an old school toolmaker, Love your work and brain Dennis, regards from Sth Australia!!
I think this is the most I've heard Dennis speak, out of all the videos I've seen him in, on this channel. 😊😊 I hope the gals kept him well hydrated during this tutorial lecture. 👍👍
Dennis sit, thank you for the in depth dialogue throughout this video. I won’t be building a TBucket in what’s left of my life time, but as an old engineer from the steel fab and oil field equipment, I’m loving following along and “looking over you shoulder.”
Alex, thank you for doing such a good job on the editing. And thanks to whoever did the camera work on the different stages of this video. Well done all of you!!!
I like how at Ed’s length the trunk is a continuous curve into the tire, no overlapping or Gumby transitions. I vote long.
The Taylor Family are amazing...Dennis is an unbelievable fabricator and I love all the interaction of the family members...Hopefully in the future the 55 Nomad becomes a reality!...Nice job Alex putting that video together!
Bet you ten bucks Dennis lays in bed at night thinking about getting this build right. Cool seeing him figure this project out. Very interesting-gonna be awesome!
I like the shortest wheelbase.....you can see the whole turtle deck.......
And would have been much less of a headache.......
Great project......DT is that Man !!!
I agree. 99 looks the best. You all are hard workers and I thank you for sharing what's going on in the shop.
Last week, Alex was showing Dennis' shop, his COE and more. Please search for Inside Alex Taylor's Garage | Exclusive Tour | PEAK Auto
Last week, Alex was showing Dennis' shop, his COE and more. Please search for Inside Alex Taylor's Garage Exclusive Tour PEAK Auto
There is nothing wrong with taking one design and making it better. Sometimes our thoughts are clouded when it comes time to assemble a project or piece it together as back in the early days of hot Rodding. You've definitely done some homework on the pros and cons Dennis and can't wait to see the finished product. My son keeps talking about putting a Hot Rod together like I did when he was a baby setting on the garage floor as dad tool around with the car. Guess that's where he gets the car bug from as his mom says he's just like his dad down to the ever grimme hands .But now my old hands are not grimme any more. My idea is a bit different but still in line with yours Dennis. Be careful and stay safe my friends...God love ya all Merica.
I love watching in-the-shop fabrication video and really appreciate Dennis sharing the thought process, priority, and order of each move
Perhaps it's time to start a separate RUclips channel "Dennis Taylor Fabrications" to drill down on exactly this type of content.....It looks to me like there is enough potential content in the Taylor universe to support a network of RUclips channels if enough of the right video production folks could be employed to get the content onto RUclips as quickly as possible....
While there was points in time where my brain started to smoke it all became clear once Dennis went to work. The tapping jig was brilliant!
I am amazed at how much is going on in your dads head, and we only hear part of it as he talks. I don't know if I would want to hear all of the thoughts going round and round in his head.
His "options" talk also speaks to his total vision of the car, from beginning to end of the build. Your dad has remarkable vision, and immense experience.
It felt like I was waiting 6 months for this video
Badass. I could watch Dennis work all day. He overthinks everything like I do too. Yall keep kicking ass. #FueledByHitman
I'm not a fabricator, but I've been reading car magazines for 50 years, and the main lesson I've learned is that you use what you have, to make what you want, to express your ideas of what a hot rod should be. That's what the old-timers did, and I wholeheartedly approve of this tribute. Anyone with a tape measure and a machine shop can make a perfect replica with no soul. The tribute is in making your own personal riff on the original tune. And you're making some beautiful music, brother!
99 looked good to me, the best of the three options
Dennis, I found it hilarious when you said "I don't know what kind of drugs Henry Ford was on". That was exactly my thought when I saw some of the things he did. ;)
Beautiful work by your dad,Alex! A true one man team fabricator. Love it!
that is the perfect proportions of chassis too body that ive ever seen and you wouldnt bellieve that an inch or two iether way would make such a difference but thats what makes a great build and a legendary build and Dennis is a legend!!! maximum respect too that man!!! cant wait for the rest of the build,i wait with baited breath! ☺
Please say to your dad he is amazing car fabricator and cobbler, so cool seeing how he do's things old school and using modern-day machinery cheers from New Zealand 😎👋
Own it ....this aint an Ed bucket.....it gunna be way better...💪😎🍺🇳🇿
Dennis, as always such a great job explaining the fabrication process. We must be close to the same age, not sure where you get all your energy.
I love this video. It's like a Masterclass on fabrication. Love seeing Debbie helping Dennis and filming it. What a power couple. Thanks for this Alex. - Paul @ Sick the Mag.
I do not think Debbie "Helps" I think Debbie knows some stuff and WORKS her ass off. It is such a cool thing to watch this evolution.
Dennis is special- no other builder would bring you in without dumbing down - it’s awesome and l learn 100 things
Notice Isky's style with the stitch pleats in his pants,, he was cool over 70 years ago,,,😎
I like the short wheel base
Looks like we found our new Barris builder, great show & stuff! I still injoy someone else working it old school hard & better.
From the motor city.
My grandads came to this county in 1906, to build the MODEL-T with mr. Ford.
And just a note; i would have cut the panel above the gas tank to be removable. Also for what its worth, it seems like you need more outer metal on those bolts, especially if theres a monster engine may break off, on the axles. 😮
Great job building it nobody in Tennessee knows how to do it.
Really enjoy these videos taking us into the thought process and reasoning of the build process. Very educational and appreciated.
What a truly real craftsmen!! Great job Dennis! Thanks!
You guys are doing an awesome job . I truly admire and give much respect for your level of craftsmanship .
Dennis that was the best of the best in design, fab, assuring dimension and all around HOT ROD building, thanks for sharing it with us !
Thanks, it looks great, in the trunk, and from the side, all great. Thanks to you all and your sponsors.
Happy new year Taylor and your family and crew hope you had a great holidays 🎉🎉🎉
Alex and Dennis, THANK YOU!!! This is a Master Class in Custom Fabrication. I can't wait to watch the next video. If I lived closer to you I'd volunteer to sweep your shop just to watch you work. You guys inspire regular hacks like me.
Cool video, great to hear all the explanations of how stuff fits together. I was wondering if you're going to Sick Week this year?
No matter what you do it’s going to be awesome you’re truly one of the few master fabricators left !!
Dennis you sure know your stuff. I can't wait to see the rest of this build. Ed will de vry happy with this I hope it gets on the track not fast but nostalgic
I really like the way Dennis explains things, so relatable!
Dennis, you are a true Renaissance Man. A true master of your craft. Not everyone has the patience or attention to detail that you have.
Alex, what can I say. You definitely inherited your father's drive, determination and attention to detail. It shows in everything you allow ys to follow along to.
Happy New Year to the Taylor family.
Best dad ever.. I am hoping to start my own garage with my son. How cool best of luck to you all.
What a great job you guys have together and that’s awesome.
Dennis is brilliant, listening to his logic and details is fun. Thanks for putting this up, really enjoying it!
A true work of art ! My brain hurts just listening to Denis's thought process ...
I'm only 50 so I'm not "Old School", but the one thing that made Ed's T different is the wheelbase. It's iconic! anything else is a regular T Bucket. IMHO why bother, if you change that.
I would love to see Dennis on a build off show. His work is truly out of this world amazing what he can do. I think motor trend should see if he would do a show building cars with the younger generation's teaching them the way he does things get more kids off the computers/videogames and into cars
That's a great idea! A Masterclass on hot rod building!! I'd watch it and I'm 69 years old!
Love the explanations about why he did what he did and how things will work. Great video. Thanks Alex, Dennis and Debbie.
Awesome!
loved watching Dennis walk us through his process! car is going to be awesome
The in between is the right look to my eye
Hey guys, hello from California, love the channel. Congratulations on all your success. Can't wait for the next episode.
I could swear I saw one of them little German jobs back there with a roll cage in it!
What I saw at the end of the video looked. Nice!
it was great seeing that car at pri this year
Dennis would have been the best worst shop teacher ever! I love it.
Glad you decided to tuck the rear differential underneath the body. When you mentioned having to cut the body so it could stick out I wasn't sure about how that was going to look.
Nice to see your Dad back in his shop. You need to drag him back to Lucky’s for a visit.
It’s coming along nicely 👍👍
Looks awesome.
I’m all caught up on the videos on the Model T. I love all your videos
All I can say is hell yeah
Perfectionist at work
Great choices aesthetically!
Man that's impressive.
Looking awesome so far
I agree with one of the post 99 does look a lot better
Mind blowing as usual 😊
Nice idea with the ally block for the tap.
looks Awesome , mind glowing to watch such perfection & work.
AMAZING WORK!!! ❤❤❤
Awesome video
Awesome work
amazing work Dennis
Beautiful car, so happy there's a new video to watch of you and your cool dad
So cool, T Buckets have been my favorite ever since I was a little shaver. What a great video story thanks for sharing the build
Fantastic watching the method of frame design and construction. Gonna be great!
Dennis is a great fabricator just ask Tom or Steve
Love this video! So fun to see how much planning and work goes into a custom car.
Awesome display of skills.
Cool project!
Awesome build very cool car
Wow that's awesome 👍👍
Great content thanks for sharing
Fantastic video, a massive thanks from here in the UK! I'm in the process of building a traditional-ish Model A roadster, which is my first ever hotrod build. This video has helped tremendously, and inspired me.
Excellent video, Denis Taylor, you slayed this
He does great work. It takes a lot of what he done.
Dude, it just occured to me that No Prep has rules on weight classes. Well, a Model T is already light by factory specs. While other cars HAVE TO be at over 3,000lbs to classify. But, a Model T weight is different because THEY WERE MADE LIGHT! This is one of the big reasons why they used ROADSTERS so much in the '50's. Put a big motor on that little body, instant winner pretty much. I think 🤔 that a roadster for racing IS PERFECT for drag racing. Just a thought. Anyway, thanks for the video 📸.
Lotta figurin. I watch every episode and been lookin forward to the next! I couldn't make SEMA, so I can't wait for it to be finished!
Merci.... Very explan and pleasure.
Amazing and awesome Dud your amazing great work and great videos I enjoyed it was fantastic . Best of the best
Wow good job Dennis you are the master builder looking forward to the end better do a burnout. Lol
Gosh, I wish I could learn from this guy.
Your did is a amazing builder and the model T Roster is look incredible 😊
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year and stay safe, thanks for the videos !!!
I'll go for the shortest. I spent 6years with the Highland Plating Special (Hot Rod Oct 62 cover car.) This car was orignally was Dick Kraft's roadster. The wheel in the rear was in the middle of the Trunk. I like short the best and nothing sticking out. If it helps the frame had a 4inch extension just in front of the fire wall. It also had a quick change. Flathead powered. Just mentioning it.
Wheels behind the car makes it cool 😎
You an your whole family is awesome I just wanted to say I hope you are taking care of yourself you are a good looking lady I wished my dad was still around here he would have loved this he was a car guy for sure I'm really excited about this can't wait till it's done ❤ love all the details
HI WOW ALOT OF WORK ! YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THE CAR . GREAT TO SEE YOU ARE GETTING THINGS DONE . TODD FROM SNOWEY MICHIGAN .
What a brilliant mind.
I love Dennis!!
Dennis really nice video. Nice work also. You have done this more than once. Fred