Fox Body Hot Rod Build | Making Strut Towers and the Body Comes Off

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Fox Body Hot Rod Build | Making Strut Towers and the Body Comes Off

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On this episode of The Fab Forums I finish up the a arms for the Bibbster and start working on the strut towers. Hope you dig it.
Welcome to The Fab Forums. My name is Kyle Voss and I produce Custom Motorsports Fabrication content of all forms for you. Carbon Fiber, TIG Welding, Metal Shaping, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Custom Choppers, and everything in between. I work hard to bring you new content on a weekly basis.
Here are some of the builds you can find on this channel.
I have built several Chevy trucks on this channel. The first was my 1964 C10 named Crown Spoyal and the most recent C10 truck project was the 1969 I currently have named the Black Pearl.
I am also finishing up a custom twin turbo Ford Mustang build I call the Gray Goose. It’s a 400 cubic inch Windsor style engine with twin 70mm turbos. I am hoping to make around the 1000 horse power mark to the tires on this particular build.
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@Japjongetje 6 жыл бұрын

Saw notification for the video, started the video, stopped the video 5 seconds in, grabbed a beer, started video again.. Life is good. 😁

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol...thats rad

@markhendry1761 6 жыл бұрын

Really looking great! One of my favourite builds on KZfaq right now and definitely one if the most inventive. Beautiful fabrication but I love that you aren't following the same old path that's been done a million times before.

@TheMeta6 6 жыл бұрын

That's it I'm not questioning your vision again! This is looking awesome

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@McCoySpeed 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta admit... I was pretty skeptical of what I thought the strut towers would look like... I was wrong. This looks killer. Thanks for the motivation.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@MPTech99 6 жыл бұрын

Cool fabrication work. Very innovative and creative. Look forward to your next post each week.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@lifeonanisland3125 6 жыл бұрын

I love the look of it with out the body that's some fine craftsmanship

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@RobotJustice 6 жыл бұрын

I kind of stumbled on this build a few weeks ago, and it won't leave my brain. I've had a similarly laid out build in mind for years, but with dump-truck axles - dualie in back and super singles up front. Loving your work here!

@mason8725 6 жыл бұрын

Errrr this guy is very talented and we are lucky he is willing to show us how things are done, I couldn't see how this suspension was going to work but it's becoming clearer as it takes shape :) amazing work :)

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@bleaktv 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing....you are truly gifted in your craft, building my own father son 69 Nova LS2 turbo build from a roller, your videos help me keep focus and motivated.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

awesome. thanks

@Freetheworldnow 6 жыл бұрын

I am following your build silently...and with great interest! I admire your dedication and perserverence. Your eye catching machine is really coming about exceptionnaly well. you have a good eye and seem to be able to think similarily as a chess player. Never behind! Keep up the good work sunny SON!!!

@TheMick26 6 жыл бұрын

Pierre Flamand Great comment, Pierre.👍

@ronreinski8768 6 жыл бұрын

I thought this was a dumb idea at first but now i see it coming together and i really like it

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol...you and just about everyone else

@realbigveggie 6 жыл бұрын

I have always wondered about those power ball setups for hydros. SICK AS ALWAYS! Cannot wait for the rolling shots.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@CHVLKiD 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome craftsmanship as usual sir. I felt lame to almost be excited when I saw green weeds popping up in front of the garage door😂. MAN I can't wait for warmer weather here👍🏻

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@daveb5016 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, that thing is awesome. You are an inspiration, son.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@AcesUpOffroad 6 жыл бұрын

You nailed the lines on those bars, looks great

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@blackstargarage2791 6 жыл бұрын

your creativity is amazing

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@ssceverythingcummins1894 6 жыл бұрын

awesome build , love how your trying to keep it one off hand built parts , been following the build for a bit now . I look forward to the new vids .

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@rickcrusenberry7027 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing like watching my favorite build here on the tube. Would have kicked back with a beer , but , work tonight , so no bueno. 👍🏻👍🏻

@glennlbs9931 6 жыл бұрын

Damn! Got sooooo far from last time i was on the channel! Im going to be watching all the time now.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol...you've got to stay on top of things

@Recon368 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm planning to build my own ride at 69, and I like the way that you explain it.; no too much bs just to the point

@TheMick26 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Kyle. The Bibbster definitely has good bones.😍 Looks so badass in its 'go-cart' phase. I'm really enjoying watching this project come together and looking forward to seeing it at PITS in a few weeks.👊 Cheers!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

right on. PITS is coming fast

@whatyoumakeofit6635 6 жыл бұрын

Damn man. Just found your channel. Your the big brothrr every kid needs needs days. Rock on

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol..thanks

@matthewlang1338 6 жыл бұрын

Yessss!! 30 seconds into the vid... Really curious to see how these strut towers function!

@joesilvasr9733 5 жыл бұрын

Your A arms turned out SICK AF!!!!!

@Thefabforums 5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@veetipeltola 6 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable work. I cant wait it is ready

@brutallyhonestmf5578 6 жыл бұрын

I have no clue how this thing is going to look when done. I know is going to be cool bcz all the fab work is top notch but you got me intrigued! Can wait to see the end result!

@evanpimental 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build. I like the simplicity of the exposed hydraulic cylinder in lieu of a strut. I think you should keep that theme going in the rear end and have the coil-over spring in-board (Where you originally wanted to put the hydraulic cylinder) and have the hydraulic cylinder exposed (connected to the axle) besides giving it a more exotic look, I think it makes sense because I believe the hydraulic cylinder will have a larger range of motion than your springs will and therefore will require less of an extreme movement from your cantilevers. Also about accumulators, they work well, if it's too stiff, you can always run 2 per cylinder. Also mid to late 90s E Class and mid 90s to pre 06 S Classes have a hydraulic suspension. They use a bladder accumulator nearly identical to a lowrider accumulator, but being they are from a benz, they give the ultimate ride and good handling. You can go to a junk yard and get some off of a mercedes for probably less than the hydraulic shop will charge.

@glassblastcollision 5 жыл бұрын

Ya those are cool ball in socket deals,Which I would have had something like that for my Speedster. Next time on speedster two!

@laurensgosling8116 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see its finished look in the future.

@camwelch9948 6 жыл бұрын

Front suspension set up is like nothing I've seen. The build is looking really cool keep it up.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@rustykrys888 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this done.

@sjp770 6 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing! Thanks for addressing the Finnegan suspension - interesting to know the difference and I can't wait to see how this turns out. Yours is definitely one of a kind!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@MRTYREMULISHA 6 жыл бұрын

LOOKS KILLR DUDE !!! That front end is working out good nice and low profile.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@metaspencer 6 жыл бұрын

Look out! He's struttin' his tower. :) Nice innovation in this section of the build, along with the others.

@becauserabbler8632 6 жыл бұрын

Glad I ran across your channel. Your skills are badass. I'm building my own project, and learning the fabrication as I go. My channel is only about 6 videos in on my twin turbo 64 Rambler with the LS swap and I'm pulling influences from all over, including your build. Keep up the great work!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thats aweosme, thanks for watching

@raymondmartin3254 3 жыл бұрын

Really like it work very clean

@bluengoldjim 5 жыл бұрын

Bad ass man! Hope to have your skills one day for my own future projects!

@curtisfisher4852 6 жыл бұрын

Much respect bro fabricating your own style

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@ajhamme 6 жыл бұрын

i love your channel man, I can not wait to see what the bibbster looks like when its finished

@bobs.8318 6 жыл бұрын

Like the look of the bare steel on the A arms, also good to hear some Jay Kill and the Hustle Standard, been a while. Great job on the fab work!

@doomlabdla7864 6 жыл бұрын

T bucket/foxbody. Crazy build. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

@johnjackson-pu3xo 6 жыл бұрын

Evil.wicked.and down right nasty, loving it!!!

@Marcos-wy5dr 6 жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo amigo ,👌👍

@PullStartStables 6 жыл бұрын

Been away from KZfaq for a while due to connection issues... the first video series to catch up on is the Bibbster! It’s looking great Kyle, keep up the work, Son!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man

@StevenAndrews 6 жыл бұрын

sweet baby jesus, those shock towers blow my mind.

@GarryFullerSr 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty Impressive. A Great job.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@bradrussell8523 6 жыл бұрын

Never mind that is sick man

@celsoguajardovillarreal 6 жыл бұрын

excelente , se mira el buen avance que a realizado en este proyecto. excelente trabajo. saludos y gracias.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

Gracias. Te agradezco que mires

@joshuahonel7321 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see more!

@ssceverythingcummins1894 6 жыл бұрын

front suspension's looking cool , really curious to see more progress . from what I can see , the power ball is basically mounted to a link . with no fixed position so when the cylinder is actuated the suspension won't actually move .

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

yeah they arent finished yet...stay tunned

@knightbreed388 6 жыл бұрын

that raw welded steel with the eastwood clear looks incredible

@chriswhite6882 6 жыл бұрын

So sick man! Livin the dream!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@TrojanHorse1959 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting, cool idea with the front hydraulics Kyle, I can't wait to see how that turns out.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@whatsreallygoingon253 6 жыл бұрын

thats a huge snail crawling up the front of your motor there

@watahyahknow 6 жыл бұрын

you could use the bottom a arms as the feedline for the cilinder that way you can use verry short rubber lines between strut and a arm and a arm and frame/ line

@YensR 6 жыл бұрын

I was one of those who sent you the C10 link, sorry should have realised that when I see it, thousands of your fans do :-O However, just for clarification, what I meant was to keep the struts as a major design and heritage statement, but at 12:40 replace the cylinder(+accumulator) with the setup. Buuuut I honestly prefer the accumulator solution, it will not look as hidden as the C10 set-up, but very cool & technical. 16:00 ooooh fff....... I get it now. hahaha. Totally had that the wrong way in my head. That is very neat!

@waden404 6 жыл бұрын

Its like xmas for me when u post a new one. Thnxxxxxxxxx

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thats awesome

@therockbiter8140 6 жыл бұрын

A little late for suggestions but a transverse leaf spring would be super clean and out of the way up front, vettes have been using them forever. Shocks could be mounted horizontally too using a bracket on the upper a-arm pivot.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

not creative enough

@BrianW2979 6 жыл бұрын

nice line on those tubes

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Urchfab 6 жыл бұрын

Cool as hell

@FastLaneLyfe 6 жыл бұрын

Put bulletproof glass as the floors that would be dope

@genefoster7238 6 жыл бұрын

Your insane my friend, I love it

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@GalacticPonage 6 жыл бұрын

"It's just a thing, I'll change it" - Mr. Voss

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thats right

@gricko1213 6 жыл бұрын

Have you looked or ask for reverse flow cylinder. The fitting and flow goes thru the piston rod so the fitting is on the top. I use to get it from reds hydraulics for imports and front wheel drive cars. They also has coil springs that go over the cylinder like a coilover set up.

@hopsgarage5513 6 жыл бұрын

Some awesome stuff man. Thanks for the vid

@tannerhart5247 6 жыл бұрын

He says he isn’t an expert welder but to me anyone that can build something this nice on his own is an expert to me 😂

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man

@MrSuzukiyamaha 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, you have horrible O.C.D. Just like me. Lol. I love it. Nice work!!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@22ron81 6 жыл бұрын

Bad ass build man

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@luckautofab4461 6 жыл бұрын

Looking good kyle.. The way your goin with the frontend is one of the ideas I was thinking... If you run a spring style accumulator it should work just as well if you had a regular coilovers struts... I'm sure you can play around and make your on accumulators if you have to, to work like you want if need be

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

yeah still have a few different ideas floating around in my head

@luckautofab4461 6 жыл бұрын

The Fab Forums It's always trial and error. To find what works the way you want

@OFF-GridAdventures1988 6 жыл бұрын

diggin the channel and the bibbster for sure!! you deffenitly have some mad skills. looking forward to future progress on this build and final result. I just found your channel yesterday through you tuber ELK Motorsports and bidged watch the build. awesome work!!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thats awesome !

@TunedbyMMT 6 жыл бұрын

You’re such a god man! Good luck sir!

@vintagespeed 6 жыл бұрын

yeah man! looking good!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@StoversMotors 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeeeaaah, I was just thinking about this build and heres a new video!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

It awesome how that works...lol

@trevordarnell673 6 жыл бұрын

The Fab Forums thanks for the heart 😁👍👏👌💪🤘

@waynenocton 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wondering about that geometry in the front end. Seems like you have it under control, KZfaq user this old Tony did a go cart build and talked a good bit about how the wheels don’t turn at the same rate, and how caster and camber help the steering wheel straighten out while driving etc. might be worth checking out in case it has something helpful. Really cool how it’s coming together man.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

I have all that under control

@bigeddie1231 6 жыл бұрын

very cool sir going to be awesome

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@thuggmtz 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome dang looking good bro !

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@hoagiesherlin7732 6 жыл бұрын

Strut towers are lookin sick man

@stevencarter7999 6 жыл бұрын

Watching this build reminded me of a hot rod built out of a VW Golf I seen pictures of. Think it was a first gen golf.

@MikeVieira 6 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Music credits!!

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah because its an actual artist and not some stock audio.

@MikeVieira 6 жыл бұрын

The Fab Forums sweet!! Thanks! Loving the work so far!

@BowsettesFury 6 жыл бұрын

That’s gonna be so sick when done

@toddclark332 6 жыл бұрын

Good work son .

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Xpp. 6 жыл бұрын

Have you considered having a spring on the front suspension? But using a remote spring on the other end of another cylinder ? You could mount the spring /cylinder anywhere on the car !

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

kind of

@SavetheRepublic 6 жыл бұрын

In every hydro set up I've run I've used power balls. 👍👊

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

they last?

@SavetheRepublic 6 жыл бұрын

The Fab Forums I've had them on multiple rides. I put 30k miles on my juiced and bodied s10. Drove it all over the country. Zero issues with the powerballs. I greased them on install. Also watch getting welding splatter on the threads.

@user-ii8ex7hl3w 6 жыл бұрын

work work work

@motsekesamang5202 6 жыл бұрын

This suspension reminds me of the Speed Racer mark 6 suspension from the movie

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@Emilthehun 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! Now just a few pointers! Ha! jkjkjkjk! Get tshirts made that say "go do work son".

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

I have some that say "do work"

@Emilthehun 6 жыл бұрын

The Fab Forums where is that?

@davidr4332 6 жыл бұрын

Nice neat work .....

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@davidr4332 6 жыл бұрын

Better still Pro Neat Work and did you decide not to install the top rail roll bar in the roof ?

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

may still do it, but need to focus on getting it rolling first

@theTIVANshow 6 жыл бұрын

You have a option for the front, the strut / air bag that's on the international semi on the back of the cab

@sgprojectservices5054 6 жыл бұрын

have you seen the hydraulic setup that Mike Finnegan used on his c10? He just posted a video about it last week or so. It's a coil-over and hydraulic ram all in one. May be something to look at in the future if the accumulators don't provide the ride your looking for. I'm not big on fox body mustangs but this build has got them growing on me.

@sgprojectservices5054 6 жыл бұрын

oops just watched a little further. disregard the comment.

@philliplikestogofast 6 жыл бұрын

Mike fiinagen or however you spell his name just got some hydrolic cylinders that has coil springs on them so no matter if you are all the way down or all the way up you have the same ride quality. They are pretty slick you might want to look into those it would be cool to see them on the rat rod.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

I guess you missed that part of my video....same ride quality all the way up or all the way down on my setup as well

@bloodsweatandtearsforeverl9833 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever seen the bicycles that have the suspension attached really close to the pivot point of the rear swing arm or whatever it's called on a bike, on a car it would look pretty cool

@FastLaneLyfe 6 жыл бұрын

All you need is a ZZ Top cd!!

@MrMadkaw400 6 жыл бұрын

Ash it is so clean keep up the great work

@em21701 6 жыл бұрын

Subbed, I really want to see how that suspension up front finishes out.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

should show it in the next video

@jeffersonprovazio3548 5 жыл бұрын

D'Ley!!!

@Garageless 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yea... build and video are awesome as always... cant wait to see next video

@theTIVANshow 6 жыл бұрын

Looking better everyday

@constantproject1 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, if you put an accumulator type set up inline with those cylinders, you could make them ride a bit more like shocks instead of bricks at full ride height.

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

yeah thats basically the plan

@constantproject1 6 жыл бұрын

The Fab Forums Im only up in york county if you ever want a hand

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

awesome

@mchristr 6 жыл бұрын

Been doing the gearhead thing since the mid-70's and you're blowing my mind with this build. Who does the music starting at 16:10?

@Thefabforums 6 жыл бұрын

Jay Kill & The Hustle Standard

@bigskyab 6 жыл бұрын

you should check out the traxxis revo remote control car suspension...the shocks lay down parallel with the chassis...it is pretty cool. not saying you should do that to this...just think you would dig it...