Brian, I'm perplexed why you worry about the keyboard warriors. You are a true professional, I enjoy watching your content. I wish I had half your skill set. Your allowing me to fix my jeep right. Keep up the good work.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

I don't worry about the youtube trolls, just trying to get people to stop making stupid comments before I remove them from my channel. As always, thanks for watching.

Ignore the comments. Your content and knowledge speaks for itself. Keep it up!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate you watching.

Well done , never seen this done before. Thanks for constantly educating us on Jeep rebuilding .

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Many Willys Jeeps need this but I rarely see it done. What I do see is so called professional restoration shops finish a vehicle and the first drive and pedals are hitting the body as you depress the brake.

Im going straight to my pole barn and set up and do some brake pedals, thanks brian

Good info Brian. Something I too will have to address when I get back on my CJ 5. There seems to be an never ending list of projects, but one day the Willys will be back in the shop. Bear

Thank you for sharing Brian! Like you said not much info out there about pedals. I really enjoyed this video and will look into bushing them right! I'm glad to find a new use for the 1in reamer I have for wagon and truck steering box bushings.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Once you have a proper fitting pedal you will never want to put up with a sloppy one. This fix really makes a difference.

Always impressed with your work!!!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

It would be really useful to have a video on what you think the most versatile pieces of equipment would be for a guy to optimize his capabilities in his home shop where space is limited. How to use the fewest machines and still have as much capability as possible. You’ve done so much that your insight on that would be really great

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

It really depends on what you want to do. I like to do everything in my own shop so I don't have to rely on anyone else. The two very first machines should be a milling machine and a lathe. They will open up a whole new world for you. Next you need to decide what you want to do. Mechanical work? engines? axles? transmissions? or maybe sheet metal work? Perhaps painting? Everything will require their own set of tools, jigs, tricks of the trade, etc....... You probably know or have realized there isn't another shop out there that has the equipment or desire to do many things, such as myself. Most people do just parts of a restoration, never the whole thing. Decide what you are hoping to accomplish and I will help you and show you whatever I can.

@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY

Жыл бұрын

@@metalshaperJeep I think you’re right with the milling machine and lathe. That would expand my capabilities immensely. I mostly do maintenance and upkeep on my tractors and Jeeps. Getting to a point where axle and transmission rebuilds are practical would be ideal. As much as engine rebuilds would be an exciting path to go down I’m not sure that’s realistic with my space constraints. Some really basic sheet metal tools would be nice too for repairing some of my older jeep bodies. All I have is a cheap bending break. I’d like to expand my abilities with that a little bit as well. I always admire how you have the capability to do everything in your shop. It’s incredible

You have saved me alot of grief...adding fun to the willys experience....thank you!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Another great fix for a problem us Jeep owners experience,keep putting out these videos for us it’s greatly appreciated

That’s a neat setup

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Works great, thanks for watching

Thank you Brian.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Thanks Brian, I will most definitely do the same when I fit my pedals. Thanks for sharing.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

You will enjoy proper fitting pedals. Nothing worse than getting in a "restored" jeep and having the pedal move all over the place and scrape on the body tub.

I like it! There are many ways to deal with an egged-out hole but yours is simple, straightforward and works wonderfully. I saw this video about a week ago and just finished doing both pedal arms with your setup using my Grizzly mill and rotary table. Perfect.

Thanks for another great video! I enjoy each and every one of them. I'm going to check the pedal on my 66 CJ-5, to see how much wobble it has. Have a great weekend.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

The few that I did today were terrible and the play was excessive, so they got bushings. Sure it nice to have a proper fitting pedal.

I've never seen this done before great way to fix a common problem. I dont know why if a person doesn't like the video they just don't go on their way. I would think if they were such masters of the trade they would make there own videos. Thanks Brian for another great video and training for those of us that really appreciate benefiting from your knowledge

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

This fix really helps a sloppy pedal. Yes the people out there have nothing better to do than hassle me. I am just blocking those folks and moving on. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Great job!!!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Turned out great, thanks for watching.

Nice job Brian,,from memory my old MB had hollow pipe for the shaft & washers either side with split pins to hold ‘em in place,,,regards Frank

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

yes that is how an original MB was. I am going to make a custom clutch setup for this rig and will show it along the way. Good to hear from you.

I've always been nervous to do anything with the brake pedal for breakage reasons. As in trying to weld it affecting metallurgy. I've also been Leary of the replacements. Thanks as always for this and all your videos

Nice!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

good to hear from you. thanks for watching

eo heck with the "I'm better than you" your skills and knowledge far surpass any thing I v 'seen keep on JEEPIN!@!!!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

Very timely for me I have some petal shafts to redo. I’ll have to use a local machine shop for the milling work. Could you pst the specifications on the bearing that you used. Thanks again for all your videos!

That came out great Brian. Don't let the Nay Sayers get under your skin. Keep pumping out the great video's and information..

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Thanks, you're doing it the right way. I'm sure you know that Willys wagons, pick-ups, and Jeepsters also have this same basic pedal shaft arrangement, and also develop excess slop and squeaks from rubbing on the sheet metal floor pan, always rubbing on the right side of the pedal shaft hole. My stopgap remedy has been to cut rubbing blocks from 1/4 thick solid sheet nylon (bought from a plastic dealer) about 1 inch wide by 2 inches high. I screw the rubbing blocks to the floor pan just to the right of the centered brake pedal shaft. It's not a professional fix like you're doing, but it positively stops pedal slop and squeaks, and the rubbing blocks haven't shown noticeable wear after thousands of miles. Also, if you haven't done so yet, I'd be interested to see how you deal with worn-out bent-rod-type clutch pedal links -- the ones that use cotter pins. Those rods wear severely, along with the holes they pass through. I've had good luck replacing them with a different kind of link that I've fabricated using 3/8 ball joint ends, the universal aircraft style that include grease fittings on the ball ends. Keep up the good work.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this fix works on lots of Willys vehicles and many more with underfloor pedal setups.

Nice fix that lets you run the original pedal arrangement, but with much better feel and action I would think. Hope you reconsider selling your power hammer. You turned out so much quality work on that machine that is significant to the Jeep community. I’ve seen pictures of the CJ2 you built, now at the Klairmont museum. That historic vehicle would not exist as it is today, in 100% correct form, without your extraordinary toolmaking and shaping skills.

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to see the agri jeep, it did turn out great and the museum is a great place for it. I can no longer keep up the pace I am working at these days and the hopes of getting a helper or anyone who wants to learn the trade is getting worse.

@fishhuntadventure

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a hammer- power hammer- but have always enjoyed your sheetmetal fab work. But I know especially now that I’m late fifties that “doing everything” versus optimizing time can be at odds no matter one’s “level.” Productivity isn’t always measured by breadth or volume. It’s never fun but usually wise to narrow one’s focus once it becomes apparent the you ‘should’ do it. .

Great content Brian. Are you doing this for customers?

how thin do you machine this forging before you would consider it a no-go for re use.

I’m not much of a machinist so how did you determine when you got to the correct diameter for the bushing? What a great fix! We prolly all need this done!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

I make a cut, then check with a caliper. Adjust along the way and be patient. Take light cuts and creep up on the final diameter of 1.125"

Regarding the clutch linkage - do you make those to sell? Is so I would be interested in one for sure!

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

I don't sell clutch linkages, but I do show how to do it in case people want to make their own.

Hey Brian, I have a custom project for you. Is there an email I can send information to?

@metalshaperJeep

Жыл бұрын

you can reach me at metalshaper@comcast.net Brian