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Thank you kindly! It's a great hobby and the UA-cam thing is fun too once you start getting a hang of it. If you have any questions or need help with videos feel free to send an email, I'll do what I can. I love any late forties/fifties vehicle, so much class. Those burbs are awesome, I'd def build one if I got the chance

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I outsource my CNC parts. I don't have room yet for the equipment or material storage. Luckily I found a really good shop locally that's friendly to hot rodders.

That does sound pretty attractive. I'll consider for the next sets.

👊 thanks

It wasn't too bad. Toughest part was the window seam.

@@badomanclassics I have very little welding experience, so until I get better, I'm not going to jump into doing this. But definitely on the list to do.

I also have very little experience, that was why I tried to do this. Good opportunity to learn

I like the 5 window cab for driving, but I love the look of the 3 window better....

I love the 3 window also, but this was an opportunity to learn and fabricate, that's mostly why I did it

Yeah you bet. I'm also working on a revised edition with a provision for the strut

Thank you kindly sir!

I use an aluminum adapter to mount the SBC valve covers to the LS engines. I have a source for batch ordering valve covers. I order them in batches as orders come in.

Thank you very much!

That sounds pretty badass. I'm not a "Ford" guy myself, but I sure do love Ford hot rods. Up until the mid 60's anyway.

Thanks man! Yeah, getting here is cool, but getting the Pontiac finished will be cooler 😎

Thank you for the words of encouragement and subscribing! I'll keep on keepin on and hopefully something good will come of it 👍

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Thanks man, I think I'm going to raise the price to $1 million haha. Then I can hot rod forever!

Thanks for the support! Really appreciate it! You've helped a lot on this journey too😎

That's a lot to absorb! Thanks for the tech tips though. I appreciate the help.

The way I welded the first set captures the head of the bolt. You'll put the nuts on the other side of the 1x1. In all reality if you're using the tabs you won't be running fasteners through that part. The only reason I made sure to fit the 3/8 bolt head against the backing plate was for the customer to be able to use any method of fastening. They weren't sure how they were going to mount them. I can revise the design to allow bolts to be run even if that plate is welded on. Good comment though, I appreciate the feedback.

Nope. Grandfather last name, him and his uncle's fought against the British in Ireland. It's an homage to my family.

@badomanclassics yeah, lot of Irish in me but there's a lot of history that I don't know about but need to research.

@@dennisbjones yeah man, the Irish sure knew how to procreate haha. I visited Ireland a while back and learned a lot about my uncle's and grandfather. Figured it was worth showing them some respect for all they did for me.

I've been thinking about how I could use these as a hood hinge. I just spend the night revising the hinge points for another set to possibly use on hoods. I think I might have a way to get it done.

Thanks! I appreciate the support. Trying to learn what I can.

You're saying you've seen guys doing this before? That's cool. I haven't seen it done before. I appreciate you watching the video. Any tips or advice for someone that's just starting this?

@badomanclassics ya know, probably the best vid on this is actually the TV show bitchin rides..... They took a set of LS iirrvalve covers, milled the center out and 3D printed a Cadillac script which they then bonded to the covers.... No welding.

I've had my brother suggest I try glueing them on as well. 3D printing is also another cool idea, but would require investment in a tool I can't afford at the moment. I do see the potential in that method though. For now I'm going to keep working with what I've got. I just had a fella from Finland order a set of Trans Am covers for his 454. So it's pretty cool to have this opportunity. Thanks for the advice eh!

No I don't sorry, I initially considered it but I'm sure guys would just start cutting hinges for friends and possibly cut/sell my plans themself. Shipping to the States was not expensive. I just shipped a set to Cali and to Florida, cost was only $20

Yeah I didn't consider that. That's a good idea actually.

I haven't yet. But I've been asked. I'd have to put some time into the design before spending cash on prototypes.

Currently $490 CAD, about $340 US.

This same valve cover is designed for the SBC. I have adapters to use on my LS. I sell these for $400 CAD.

Which portion of the design process are you looking for?

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Thanks! Cost on a set of assembled hinges is $490 CAD with the tabs. Without its only $475 CAD

Thanks man. I've learned even more since making this video. The process of learning and refining is never ending. The last set I just made were even nicer. I'm loving this process. You should see the scissor hinges that I designed and I'm now selling. They're epic and I'm super proud of the product. I'll get the video up soon

Hahaha, yeah the carb & fuel pump was not happy. A couple linkages were missing from the carb, took a while to find the correct ones.

@@badomanclassics I had a 52' two door straight 8. Killed me when I had to sell it but kids get pricey!

@@jasonconley771 I totally understand. I'm trying to finish this one, but my 4 daughters are starting to make this a build and sell kinda project

Thank you sir! This is a vent window cab as well, I'm just using the ventless doors out of preference, I'll have AC so I'm not concerned

I do, but they're poor plans at best. A few other guys have asked for the plans as well, I'm going to make an actual design plan and associated files to build one.

I had trouble getting a good weld with Tig in a 1/8 hole

Read the description of the video before you get excited, we all agree with you👍

Years ago, I lowered my 54 Ford that way, BUT, used a solid, 1"x 2" steel bar as a lowering block, held in with 8 grade 8 bolts w/ lock nuts and 6 weld points per side. Lowered the front 2", and was still in car when I sold it 6 years later.

Yeah I've also seen it done different ways. There are definitely safer ways to accomplish the task though.

They're the high clearance tall covers, I believe that's what they're made for

I saw your harnesses online, thank you so much for the info!

@@badomanclassics no prob!

Thanks!

That's a good idea actually. If you'd like a set let me know. I'll get started on a design😎

Thank you! I've built myself two sets for my projects and I'm very happy with the uniqueness they create. I hope others will feel the same.

They're affordable and a great platform to learn on. Same reason the Ford 9 inch rear end was so commonly used for so long. Appreciate the discussion though! What engine would you use?

Thanks brother! I appreciate the support

Let me know when you get there. I've just about got this process down perfectly. Down from 10-12 hrs to 1 or 2

I was concerned that I would damage the aluminum gasket surface

@jp.lagrange if your careful you should be fine. The paper takes a lot less force to shear then you'd think

Thanks man!

I don't normally need words of affirmation lol, but in this case I do. Thanks man!

@@badomanclassics i completely understand. Your doing amazing work, and making pretty good videos, as a fellow Canadian I hope your content blows up!

@AdamKueflef thanks dude! That means a lot. I've recently decided to start putting more into the shop and UA-cam, hopefully it works out

I have a habit of misplacing my safety glasses! I do usually wear them though. Thanks for watching and caring haha