How NOT to do Sub Frame Connectors- Mopar 1969 Dodge Dart - No Name Nationals

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
  • On today's episode I install Sub frame connectors on my 1969 Dodge Dart. But I didn't do it the way most Mopar enthusiasts do. I don't recommend doing it this way, But I had to make it work.
    Howdy there Guys and Gals, My name is Duddie and I want to bring you along on my Automotive Adventures! We will do everything from Driving down the road in My Cummins Turbo Diesel, Going Offroading, Overlanding, Rock Crawling, Working on Trucks, working on cars, Automotive Failures, Turning Wrenches, DIY Automotive repair, Metal Fabrication, Drag Racing, Anything MOPAR and most importantly getting Tacos !
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 96

  • @TheDodgeWhisperer
    @TheDodgeWhisperer 2 роки тому +8

    That's the strongest part of the car now, and you have more practice to weld up my exhaust

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      I'm exhausted just thinking about welding your exhaust........

  • @79asspin
    @79asspin 2 роки тому +6

    I wouldn't say how not to, they turned out just fine. In a way it's unfortunate that you wont be able to experience the before and after improvement. Good job.👍👍👍

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      Good Point, It's a shame I never got to run this car before hand to see any improvements that I have made. Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @wreckerjonny6144
    @wreckerjonny6144 2 роки тому +2

    I learned from this channel. Thanks for being my go to guy Always an adventure. !

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      Learning anything from this channel can be dangerous hahah Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

    • @wreckerjonny6144
      @wreckerjonny6144 2 роки тому +1

      @@DuddiesAdventure I know . From eating tacos with all the orange sauce right down to taking a shin out to waking up in the morning wondering where that mark came from.

  • @billhacks
    @billhacks 2 роки тому +2

    They look fine from here. Gonna be way more solid than stock and you adapted damaged parts in the process. Awesome!

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      Just keep adding weld and then cover it up with paint! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @MH-rb7lp
    @MH-rb7lp 2 роки тому +2

    I have installed a lot of subframe connectors, some manufactured but a lot homemade on Mopars and I have never seen it done that way. They will definitely work but your process was a bit painful to watch if I am honest. Props to you for sticking with it and getting it done.

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      It's different but I think it will work, Appreciate it and Thanks For watching!

  • @GoatOffroad
    @GoatOffroad 2 роки тому +1

    I thought it was measure twice, cut once. But what do I know. I learn so much from you 😂
    The lift is awesome! And the TX heat is still going strong I see. ☀️
    You’re doing awesome Duddie! ❤️🐞

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      Measure once, Cut at least five times to length haha. The heat is brutal here but Im powering through it! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @ericwilson2585
    @ericwilson2585 2 роки тому +1

    Besides adding the 25lbs, I think you did a good job and it will make the car stronger.

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      Should make it a lot stronger! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @tims72demon
    @tims72demon 2 роки тому +3

    Instead of paint, try covering it with undercoating !!! This looks like one of the Dodge Brothers evil cousins designed this !!! Duddie von Frankenstein. This car really is gonna be one of the Star displays at the NNN !!! Good episode, I have to admit, you do put a lot of effort into making these videos. 👍

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      Undercoat is a good idea, it will really blend well with the welds haha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

    • @tims72demon
      @tims72demon 2 роки тому +1

      @@DuddiesAdventureI think I finally talked my wife into letting me go to th NNN. It’s a drive from CO. But I watch a lot of you guys out here. It just sounds like the best W/E 👍👍👍 I want to see some of the cars see how they made somethings fit and work. Plus if there is time, talk to a few people for some advice. My old Demon isn’t a show car anymore. But I would like to see how thngs were done on other similar cars. And what not to do. Found Joe first then he pushed me to 318willrun, then Duddie !!!! And it grew from there. Wish I could fiure a good name for the channel. I have a 72 Demon and my last name is Wolfe. So I should be able to find something wicked out of that. I want to see those custom back wheel openings for my self and see how well they work and fit. See you there!! Fun watch your adventures !!! Thanks for the time & effort put into making them. You must spend a lot of sleepless nights writing all those scripts for them !!!🤪👍👍👍 we accpreciate the extra effort for our enjoyment!!! 👍👍👍😆

  • @MyKARSShop
    @MyKARSShop 2 роки тому +3

    I actually think that’s great. If you’re not putting them through the floor like I do, then think it’s a pretty slick way to do it. It’s going to be super strong…
    I need to crawl under the duster and see how they did them. They use the 2 x 2 box to make on that car also. But I’ve never looked to see how they tied them in the back
    I think I would consider doing them the same way if I was using 2 x 2 box. I like it.

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      Its a different way of doing it. I could how ever make it look a little nicer hahaha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @OdySlim
    @OdySlim 2 роки тому +1

    Great Job Duddy. A: Nobody will see it under the car... B: its gonna work just fine. Regards from Ody Slim

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      Should work just fine, just don't look to close haha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @jameslaiola4976
    @jameslaiola4976 11 місяців тому

    Very Honestly Sir; I think You did a great job. Yeah sadly all of these cars endured some abuse over the years. But your method looks perfect.

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  11 місяців тому

      My method isn't pretty but it works, Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @BigfootsnMopars
    @BigfootsnMopars 2 роки тому

    That was a video installing subframe connectors. 👍🏻

  • @PeckerwoodKustoms
    @PeckerwoodKustoms 2 роки тому +1

    Not an entire dumpster fire mate...that will work...doesnt have to be pretty.... Remy doesnt want a part of it though which might tell a tale in itself :) Keep at it Duddie...you got this

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      Remy did not approve at all and did not appreciate all the hammering in the shop haha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @icerazar713
    @icerazar713 2 роки тому +1

    Paint covers a multitude of sins.
    A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't
    😂😂😂😂👍

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      A few sanding disk would clean this thing right up! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @ClaytonCountyHistoryHound
    @ClaytonCountyHistoryHound 2 роки тому +1

    I think it worked out really well. Take care ✌️

  • @jimmyford271
    @jimmyford271 2 роки тому +1

    It’ll be ayight Duddie

  • @jerryfarmer5989
    @jerryfarmer5989 Рік тому

    Welp as to my good craptasitc fabbing I once welded my c clamp to what I was butchering. Another wonderful event I cut through the spring clamp that was holding what I was misscutting. Life lessons and lack of learning from self imposed don't do it this was and do it anyway. And my welds are great as long as they don't have to hold anything.

  • @Dartman440
    @Dartman440 Рік тому

    Looking good. Im going to "not" do mine, exactly the same way. 😁👌 But im also going to weld them to the floor in the rear. Keep up the good work. Thanks, from Norway. 😃

  • @rodney1818
    @rodney1818 2 роки тому +2

    Come on Dodge whisperer give the man a real slide Hammer unless you think he'd hurt himself

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      He doesn't trust me with his really good tools haha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @BadTreeProductions
    @BadTreeProductions 2 роки тому +1

    1st and I can see were this is going

  • @trackandtravelwithrick8933
    @trackandtravelwithrick8933 2 роки тому +1

    Grinder and paint
    It’s all good

  • @AnthonyCourter
    @AnthonyCourter 11 місяців тому

    Looks ok by me, under coating will hide the welds some more, can't see them anyway if you keep the shiny side up. good job!

  • @jameslaiola4976
    @jameslaiola4976 11 місяців тому

    I love it.

  • @markparker5788
    @markparker5788 2 роки тому +2

    That's how I would've done it!

  • @toddmccarter45
    @toddmccarter45 2 роки тому

    0:51 don't worry thats what we're here for!

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      The dumpster fire is nice and warm haha Appreciate it and Thanks For watching!

    • @toddmccarter45
      @toddmccarter45 2 роки тому

      @@DuddiesAdventure seriously tho, this looks plenty strong

  • @thomasward4505
    @thomasward4505 Рік тому

    And when doing this type of job a drive on lift is definitely the ticket

  • @robertlotstein9670
    @robertlotstein9670 5 місяців тому

    If anything, I would have cut the bottom of the rear subframe OFF, and trimmed the rear seat area to suck them into the car. Other than that, they are solid. Any plans for torque boxes?

  • @thomasward4505
    @thomasward4505 Рік тому

    Yeah an eighth of an inch was probably a little on the overkill size. But now you can jack the whole car up on one side anywhere along that frame rail

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  Рік тому

      It's real sturdy now haha Not the best work in the world but it will get the job done. Appreciate it and Thanks for Watching!

  • @vernonslone8627
    @vernonslone8627 Рік тому

    I always used 2 by 3 tubing and went thru the floor and welded the floor to the tubing to....

  • @kcav5374
    @kcav5374 2 роки тому

    You did a hellova lot more work than I did on my old 62 Plymouth Sport Fury 2 door car I had. a 440 powered pushbutton 727 auto, I worked at Booth-Arons Engines then and did mine out side the back door of the shop and simply trimmed the edges (angled) to fit, lifted them into place with floor jack, slid under the car & welded them in place & later I covered them in paint. all told, about 2 hours invested to install! This was back in 1984-85 I guess'

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      Sounds like a awesome car! Appreciate it and thanks for watching!

  • @DavidKing-py9dt
    @DavidKing-py9dt 2 роки тому +1

    It'll be fine.

  • @rodney1818
    @rodney1818 2 роки тому +1

    I know most people think it's highly unprobable but wouldn't it be so cool if you went there and wiped the track with everyone

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      It would be cool, but very doubtful haha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @richardgarza3906
    @richardgarza3906 2 роки тому +1

    40 lbs of AC minus 25 lbs of box tube and 10 lbs of booger welds is still a win of 5 lbs. 💪

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      It's all a numbers game! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @rong4189
    @rong4189 2 роки тому +1

    I think they’re fine, strong and kinda match the rest of the car, no offense. Sort of like a post apocalyptic bug out machine lol. I dig it.

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      No offense taken, This car is a learning tool for me until my fab skills get better. Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @Ridendrty
    @Ridendrty 2 роки тому +1

    Lol .. it will be fine 👊🍺

  • @thomasward4505
    @thomasward4505 Рік тому

    I think I would have used 3 inch by 2 inch tubing, and wrapped it around the rear subframe. Probably would have looked better and had the same ground clearance

  • @thomasward4505
    @thomasward4505 Рік тому

    In the front you probably should have welded a plate to the factory subframe and then welded your bar to the plate

  • @rickyteague447
    @rickyteague447 2 роки тому +1

    Just fine

  • @rodney1818
    @rodney1818 2 роки тому

    To be honest duddy you saved yourself quite a bit of work by not doing it the way everybody else did you do lose a little bit of ground clearance the way you did it but you didn't have to slice your floor open on both sides the clear length of that rail to get it to go the other what was it an inch up in there

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      I thought I saved some time but this still took my 8+ hours to do hahaha Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @BadTreeProductions
    @BadTreeProductions 2 роки тому +1

    Embrace the no lift life.

  • @richardbiegel7419
    @richardbiegel7419 Рік тому

    Looks tuff to me

  • @rodney1818
    @rodney1818 2 роки тому +1

    Is there really a wrong way to cut your car up and put pieces in it that weren't never there

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      Very Good Point ! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @humbertovegao8199
    @humbertovegao8199 2 роки тому

    Saludos duddie

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +1

      Pido disculpas. Acabo de activar los subtítulos para los últimos 3 videos. ¡Aprecialo y gracias por mirar!

    • @humbertovegao8199
      @humbertovegao8199 2 роки тому

      @@DuddiesAdventure no te preocupes duddie tenía problemas con internet y no había visto ese video

  • @Mopardude
    @Mopardude 2 роки тому

    Honestly the way I would have approached it would have been the same general idea.

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому

      It's not pretty but it works! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

  • @rodney1818
    @rodney1818 2 роки тому +1

    LOL if they want that stuff they should go watch fitzzy's

    • @DuddiesAdventure
      @DuddiesAdventure  2 роки тому +2

      Fitzzy is a excellent Fabricator! Appreciate it and Thanks For Watching!

    • @rodney1818
      @rodney1818 2 роки тому +1

      @@DuddiesAdventure I just read tido's comment and if the Canadian hillbillies approved who are we to argue

  • @deanstevenson6527
    @deanstevenson6527 2 роки тому +1

    All filler 🌮🌮🌮, no killer...