Great fabrication work Kiwi. That jig you made up to put in your vise was great. I'm a carpenter in the trades. I'm forever having to bend aluminum flashing to go over windows or decks. I don't do enough of it to justify buying a metal break. If I am using 6-in Flashing I will make a curf in a scrap piece of plywood. If I need my flashing to have a right angle it's fairly easy. Say it needs to be 4" on one side and 2" on the other. You make 2curfs in the plywood. One 2" the other 4" intersecting at the 90° forming an L. Then attach to a sawhorse. Then you just pass the flashing through. Voila one piece of flashing with a right angle Bend. Obviously you have to cut it to length. If you have a 10 ft deck you cut the flashing to 10 ft. It's great to know these simple tricks to get by when you don't have certain specialty tools.
Bloody beauty,if you haven’t got one of those fancy machines,use a bit of old heavy walled pipe and away you go. More than likely of a similar vintage to yourself and we always had to make something to get the job done. Cheers
You re doing an excellent job fixing someone else's disaster project. Fantastic custom fabrication using simple tools that you have. When Black Beauty is done, it'll have that Kiwi touch that's SEMA quality !
You are a true artist, Sir, not many can make their ideas flow out of their hands. I always learn something here, thanks for showing us alternative methods!
Thanks man, it's easy to forget that not everyone has or necessarily even wants the tools I have at my disposal. Just wanted to show that it can be done with simple tools👍
Even though I'm more mechanically inclined, I've actually always enjoyed doing body work. Believe it or not, even if it takes a long time, something about shaping metal to fit my vision seems to relax me more than just bolting parts together.
It's little details like this that separate the pros from the amateurs. How long would you say it took you to go from the cardboard template to having the panel welded in place?
Thank you for some excellent tips on metal working, have a question for you, have you ever put in a351w with AOD trans in a 67 mustang? We are putting one in and was wondering your experience on driveshaft issues? Trying to do the right thing the first time and appreciate any advice.
Yea I have. It should be pretty straight forward. The 351 is taller so it's likely you'll need to have a hood scoop. I use a company called PST ( precision shaft technologies ) in Florida for all my drive shafts, they're quick and well priced
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 im located in New Mexico and my car is still in Pennsylvania. I appreciate your suggestion about the hood, having my mechanic look into it. Trying to be ahead of possible issues to make installation easier
i lost count HOW many pieces of metal or plastic or wood i cut to shape using a cardboard template..and cardboard is cheap!..sheet steel and sometimes wood is NOT..especially if you make a mistake
As a big block mustang lover. I've had 2- 428 mustangs . I dont understand why you bad to move the engine back. 427s as I am sure you know came factory with them, Is it because the of steering or tranny or how the car handles for racing? I get removing the shock towers for coil-overs in order to make more room in the engine compartment . I understand its too late to go back because of what you started with but there are lots of after market manufacturers that sell OEM parts now adays. There are not alot of guys around that are doing the kind of work that you are doing without completely soaking the customer. Anyway good channel👍
Rob, you're right the FE's fit into a stock 68 mustang with no real drama. A little tight on the shock towers but do able. However, this car is far from stock! It has Heidts front suspension with the front mounted rack and pinion steering and there in lies the problem. The rack and the front mounted oil pump want to be in the same location making it impossible fit the engine in the stock location. This left us with the option of removing all the Heidts suspension and steering and retro fitting the antiquated factory suspension and shock towers or moving the engine back to clear the rack and pinion as we did. I really believe that the latter option was the smart move. So does the customer.
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Thanks. Yes I saw that the oil pan wouldn't fit because of the steering rack I thought there was a coil-over set up that that didn't effect the steering. I dorealize you are fixing someone else's engineering. It's just when I saw you cutting the fire wall....I went holy. I like your vids because I am in the middle redoing my 68 mustang for the second time, if you can believe it. The first time was before there was internet.😶
You are awesome
👍😎
I really like it, looks better than factory. This is very rewarding work. They dont do work like Kiwi any more. Top job mate.
Thanks man and thanks for watching!!
Nice instruction. Well done!
Thanks man!
Amazing, simply amazing!
Thanks man!
Thanks the way you explain the process of using home made tools is excellent.
Glad it was helpful!
It's always a pleasure watching a master work at his or her craft, no matter what that craft happens to be.
Very true. Thanks for putting me in that category !😎
Her?
@@Jupitermustangmike Yes, there are women that do this also.
Awesome Craftsmanship by You Again Kiwi !
I Learned again by watching Your Videos. Thanks !
Your most welcome!
Great fabrication work Kiwi. That jig you made up to put in your vise was great. I'm a carpenter in the trades. I'm forever having to bend aluminum flashing to go over windows or decks. I don't do enough of it to justify buying a metal break. If I am using 6-in Flashing I will make a curf in a scrap piece of plywood. If I need my flashing to have a right angle it's fairly easy. Say it needs to be 4" on one side and 2" on the other. You make 2curfs in the plywood. One 2" the other 4" intersecting at the 90° forming an L. Then attach to a sawhorse. Then you just pass the flashing through. Voila one piece of flashing with a right angle Bend. Obviously you have to cut it to length. If you have a 10 ft deck you cut the flashing to 10 ft. It's great to know these simple tricks to get by when you don't have certain specialty tools.
Nice creative thinking there bud. "More than one way to skin a cat " goes the saying... Cheers
That sounds like Kiwi ingenuity to me. Keep it mate!
The chupracabre is so stoic and Nobel. I love that critter. You rock as well. Keep the videos coming. GROOVY
Thanks man glad your enjoying the vids. Kev says cheers mate😁
Kev says cheers mate! The little pecker head is building a bit of fan base🤪😎😂
Nice Job, and Thx for the tip using the pipe with angle welded to it in the vise for people who don't have the fancy tools.
Your welcome man.
Nice work Kiwi. The benefits of growing up in number 8 wire New Zealand where men wore stubbies and jandals and made their own tools.
Ahh yes, Stubbies ! Don't tell anyone but I had a few pairs of those 😄
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 your secret is safe with me - and obviously the entire internet now.
Legend.
Thanks man and thanks for watching!!
Appreciate a rofessional who makes their specialized tools.
Gotta get creative sometimes😁
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 When I see this I think of 'proprietary tools' car folk and others have...
Very cool vid. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Fab work- as always....you da man- Kiwi ! 👍
Cheers mate!!
Great video and great work
Thanks man!
That’s really great craftsmanship Kiwi.Keep up the great work I don’t see that anymore. Greetings from San Diego..👍
Cheers mate!!
👍Nicely done. Cheers Kiwi & Kev.
Thanks mate!
Bloody beauty,if you haven’t got one of those fancy machines,use a bit of old heavy walled pipe and away you go. More than likely of a similar vintage to yourself and we always had to make something to get the job done. Cheers
Thanks man, that is how it was.
Thanks for the video. I love seeing the process. Happy Thursday!
Cheers mate!
Nice sheet metal tips to fill in some clearancing! Thanks.
Hope it helps!
You re doing an excellent job fixing someone else's disaster project. Fantastic custom fabrication using simple tools that you have. When Black Beauty is done, it'll have that Kiwi touch that's SEMA quality !
That's the plan😁😎. Cheers
I agree 👍
Thanks man!!!
You are a true artist, Sir, not many can make their ideas flow out of their hands. I always learn something here, thanks for showing us alternative methods!
Thanks man! Your welcome
Gm , and ty for the Fabrication steps
Your welcome, hope it helps!
KEEP IT KIWI CUSTOMS MADE
Thanks mate
Nice work, Kiwi! Little details all add up to big results.
Yes indeed !!
Nice work, metal work is definitely an art.
I certainly enjoy it!
Doing extra work just to show us how it's done. You are a master
Thanks man, it's easy to forget that not everyone has or necessarily even wants the tools I have at my disposal. Just wanted to show that it can be done with simple tools👍
You would have to class that as a factory finish. 😀
Thanks!!
Nice fab work-up. Cool car capable mechanic creator!
Thanks!
Nice work kiwi ! 💯
Thanks man!
I see the puku comes in handy when welding.
That's rude!😉
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 😂🤣
This kind of metal work is a dying art. You make it look so damn easy! Great work as usual Kiwi!
Thanks man!!
Thanks again Kiwi. 🍹
Your welcome!
A clean, simple piece with factory looking results. Nice work on this.
Rick
Thanks man
eye protection
Yup. I'm old school I guess, I'll tack things in place with my eyes closed 😬
I always hated body work, but you make it seem as though a guy could actually do this stuff at home with fairly Neanderthal type tools.
Thank you sir!
Your most welcome. Glad your getting something out of it
Even though I'm more mechanically inclined, I've actually always enjoyed doing body work. Believe it or not, even if it takes a long time, something about shaping metal to fit my vision seems to relax me more than just bolting parts together.
@@MikeBrown-ii3pt custom bodywork and fabrication are my favorites for sure. It's creativity for me.
The motor is tunable ! The rear is awesome. But being sick , I cannot get to it as fast as I want to ......
Hang in there bud and just do what you can.
Kiwi, I would love to visit your shop for a total teardown of my Toyota........Tacoma
What year?
It's little details like this that separate the pros from the amateurs. How long would you say it took you to go from the cardboard template to having the panel welded in place?
Probably a 1 1/2-2 hours Depends how many times the phone goes😬
Thank you for some excellent tips on metal working, have a question for you, have you ever put in a351w with AOD trans in a 67 mustang? We are putting one in and was wondering your experience on driveshaft issues? Trying to do the right thing the first time and appreciate any advice.
Yea I have. It should be pretty straight forward. The 351 is taller so it's likely you'll need to have a hood scoop. I use a company called PST ( precision shaft technologies ) in Florida for all my drive shafts, they're quick and well priced
Give me a call if you want. 615-516-3838
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 im located in New Mexico and my car is still in Pennsylvania. I appreciate your suggestion about the hood, having my mechanic look into it. Trying to be ahead of possible issues to make installation easier
i lost count HOW many pieces of metal or plastic or wood i cut to shape using a cardboard template..and cardboard is cheap!..sheet steel and sometimes wood is NOT..especially if you make a mistake
Cereal boxes are my go to !!😁
As a big block mustang lover. I've had 2- 428 mustangs . I dont understand why you bad to move the engine back. 427s as I am sure you know came factory with them, Is it because the of steering or tranny or how the car handles for racing? I get removing the shock towers for coil-overs in order to make more room in the engine compartment . I understand its too late to go back because of what you started with but there are lots of after market manufacturers that sell OEM parts now adays. There are not alot of guys around that are doing the kind of work that you are doing without completely soaking the customer. Anyway good channel👍
Rob, you're right the FE's fit into a stock 68 mustang with no real drama. A little tight on the shock towers but do able. However, this car is far from stock! It has Heidts front suspension with the front mounted rack and pinion steering and there in lies the problem. The rack and the front mounted oil pump want to be in the same location making it impossible fit the engine in the stock location. This left us with the option of removing all the Heidts suspension and steering and retro fitting the antiquated factory suspension and shock towers or moving the engine back to clear the rack and pinion as we did. I really believe that the latter option was the smart move. So does the customer.
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Thanks. Yes I saw that the oil pan wouldn't fit because of the steering rack I thought there was a coil-over set up that that didn't effect the steering. I dorealize you are fixing someone else's engineering. It's just when I saw you cutting the fire wall....I went holy. I like your vids because I am in the middle redoing my 68 mustang for the second time, if you can believe it. The first time was before there was internet.😶