A man who doesn’t make mistakes doesn’t do anything.

@japiebruce4045

5 жыл бұрын

@C J LOL

@highlypolishedturd7947

5 жыл бұрын

Another way to put it... Anyone who has never put a foot wrong has never led a dance partner.

@johnpike1552

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@michaelblacktree

5 жыл бұрын

Not doing anything is probably a mistake too. 😛

Looking forward to the "we finally install a headliner" episode

@BillyReed68

3 жыл бұрын

....or at least paint it.

Dude you are like Batman with all those neat tools, man it makes the job so easy...

I will watch ETCG videos. I will watch them day and night. I will click on the ads. Click on the ads

One of if not my favorite project of yours to date.... because I have a 91 GMT400. Wish I had dropped spindles on mine...! I knew you'd love the brake line upgrade. I love mine, they made a huge difference! A nice set of long tube headers and a good true dual exhaust will really impress you too Eric!!

I can't say how many times working on cars, did me and my buddies come across that "OH Snaps it's upside down!, or its backwards!" good to know it's common even with the pros. Thanks for the humbleness and keeping it real....and yes WE ARE ENTERTAINED!!!

@wobblysauce

5 жыл бұрын

Most things get the dry fit and are placed on their own side.

After watching this video, I realized how great I look while watching etcg1 videos. The hypnosis was totally worth it.

Eric you’re a great mechanic and man enough to admit when you’ve made mistakes. That doesn’t deter you from tearing into things god speed on dad’s truck.

Eric, if I could click a love button on this series, I would. You have a very similar suspension to my 1986 Crown Victoria LX and this will help out tremendously. THANK YOU!!! Subscriber for life bro!

It is very satisfying when the job is done and comes out just the way you dreamed it would. GREAT JOB! It looks "A MARVELOUS!"

@japiebruce4045

5 жыл бұрын

@Random Stuffs hahaha

I will watch etcg video I will watch them day and night I will click on the adds etcg is best channel I look better because I watch etcg video all hail etcg

you can be proud of that job. Nice work!

Weird, I can’t stop watching ETCG videos.... I must watch, I must watch, I must.....

Dude, truck looks freakin' awesome! We've really enjoyed watching this whole series Eric, thanks!

Original reason I subbed all those years ago. He shows the mistakes, and the HASSLES, of after market, and even OEM parts. We will all encounter them. Don't hide it, show it. Awesome stuff as always Eric! (seriously you helped me through most of my FOX body Mustang challenges) Finally, glad Cameraman Brian has been back!

You always learn from faults , and never to old to learn.

Another way of handling brake lines and holding brackets... I've replaced I don't know how many rubber brake lines with braided SS examples over the years. The replacements never fit snug due to the less bulk of the SS lines. But, I do not like to alter the stock brackets. Someday, I'm gonna be in there again... A section of heater hose or rubber fuel line split lengthwise will easily slip over the SS line allowing a tighter fit in the stock bracket. I then usually hold the hose and brake line in place with a nice stainless steel safety wire job. I'm telling you, stainless steel safety wire is the Superman duct tape of mechanical fastening solutions. It looks superb if you're anywhere near competent with spinning pliers. In addition, it's easy to remove and reinstall with minimal headache. And, it can be used just about anywhere... On my C1500 from-the-frame-out front end refresh, while I had the thing up on jacks, I needed to install a flywheel splash guard. I have no idea what happened to the OEM one. Anywho, the exhaust Y pipe prevented the easy slip-in-place fitment. Rather than spend a whole day or more dropping the Y pipe, I simply cut the plastic guard into two smaller pieces, put everything into place, and sewed the guard back together with safety wire. The thing is as strong as it was as a single piece and will last the life of the vehicle.

Eric, you make me feel better when I mess up trying to put parts back together. Your video's are do helpful thanks!!

Your style of humor is so fun. I needed a few laughs.

Nothing like good stopping power to keep you smiling. I re-did the front suspension on my '02 Blazer and was just like you - thrilled to have it running smoothly down the road and not feel a shake/shimmy after every crack in the pavement. I did the 2" drop spindles w/ 2" drop springs up front and also did a 4" drop in the back and love the nice level look. Your father is going to love driving it.

The fact that you can laugh at yourself is more important than anything you did.! Very nice!

Man loved this series! Iv'e got a 91 with 248,000 miles. Love the truck its a 4.3L with a manual 5 speed behind it. I really need to start collecting parts so I can completely rebuild my front end, because buddy when I say its shot, its shot. It still takes a alignment and doesn't chew up tires but it super loose and the brakes are crap. Again thanks for the series, enjoyed it!

you did the right thing by changing the races out. i bought new rotors with the races in them and new bearings by timkin, used the crap races that were already installed and ate the bearings in 7 months, took it apart and races were wiped. same exact truck too. timkin even states their bearings and races are matched for longevity.

Patience is a virtue. You must have gotten that from your Dad. Amen

35:14 into the video is my favorite part..seeing the expression of Eric once the truck is on the ground. Priceless moment people

So glad I'm not the only one who's ever installed a swaybar upside down!

Very entertained! Thank you sir 🤣😂😎

Love the dad's truck series. I own a 99 k1500 and while yours is 2wd it still helps a lot since most of it is going to be the same. I also enjoy watching all the videos just for education purposes

Doing something wrong a few times is just part of the process of fixing something. It's frustrating, but the end result of a high-effort job is very satisfying. Nice work, Eric!

Hey man, I was really surprised and pleased to see your Fairmont at the IMS Museum yesterday! Making an early 80s "boring" sedan into a real sleeper has always been a dream of mine and I've enjoyed watching you build it (and all your other repairs and projects like this cool old truck). Never thought I'd get to see it up close! It is awesome. Keep on keeping on man!

That torque wrench starts a stuttering beeping when you get close and goes to a solid tone when you hit the set point

Oh man, that new height is just right! Love it too, Dad will be proud! 👏👏

I will watch ETCG videos. I will watch them day and night. I will never click on the ads. I will watch ETCG.

35:47 lmao...You forgot to add....That's what She Said! Well Done Eric! Zip~

That truck is FREAKING AWESOME!

Hey Eric, watched your complete video and i must say i enjoyed the whole video .i am working on my 2001 zr2 will be doing a complete restoration on the front end I've learned so mush watching you work on your truck like the way you explained what you were doing and will be watching you more in the future again thank you I like your style.

did anyone else say in their head when he put the rotor on the spindle, "Like a Glove". lol love the video eric and the truck is coming together quite nicely.

I was going to say something nostalgic like "your videos have gotten better with age" but the heck with that! These latest ones have gone exponential! Dunno if it's the cold or the cold medicine but it's taken these to a whole new level. Great stuff and it's great to know you are human with a mistake or two... lol

Always been my favorite series of truck from GM,looking so good!

I have a very similar bearing packer. I love it. I think it's a lot better than the old way of grabbing a wad of grease in your palm. I like that it ensures you have a fully packed bearing. Looks great. Now I need to rebuild my front suspension too. Dude, you are going to be blown away by the new engine. I can tell that old tbi 350 is a turd. I'm so glad I upgraded mine with a roller cam and heads.

Entertainment, let me tell you :) Not gunna lie, that was a bit painful at times. Thanks for sharing Cheers

I love the way those motors sound

You’re the man Eric! Thanks for years of great videos.

The hypnotic rotors had me killed lmao

this series is so cool I just lost my dad after several years of illness. he loved working on car projects like this with me. right before he passed in April I was out looking for a truck with my younger daughter and saw an unmolested 94 GMC standard cab step side sitting in the back corner of a lot and asked about it. a couple weeks later my dad passed unexpectedly and I kept thinking about the truck, I went back and made an offer and bought it. it was an odd brown with a bent up front bumper so i proceed like my dad and I would have and begun doing a lot of the same things your doing with yours. I cleaned it all cleaned up and painted black with a blue pearl. Im changing the interior to grey now and the urethane bushings and 2'' 4'' drop suspension parts are on their way from summit right now. it runs good but is a 4.3 and I cant in good conscious keep it that way so I have been shopping for the necessary ls parts to swap it. its very cool to watch your videos of you doing such a similar build for your father while Im doing this one in memory of mine. cant wait to see them both done. Hope your dad loves his I know mine will. hes always along for a ride with me. some of his remains are in the trucks key chain Thank you for the videos

Nice work eric glad to see that you at least go over everything to make sure its all sound thanks .

I really enjoyed the driving part. You have transformed a full-framed pickup truck into a full-framed high-performance car.

Im listening to this video while I wash dishes at work, idk why

Always feels great when it comes together really nice - no matter how many left turns you take it just does not matter when it's all done nice and sweet.

I am freakin' loving this series. Awesome video. The truck looks amazing.

We all have the same issues. You are to be commented for your candor and stick to it attitude. Just slogg through buddy.

ETCG is my favorite channel. I watch it day and night.

currently rebuilding my 1996 gmc k3500 single cab 8' bed, not doing a frame off resto yet but hopefully one day. full engine bay refresh, all new brake lines, lots of work. lots of fun on a NY truck too. 75k miles

Beautiful truck man it did improve a lot good job Eric

@ericthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I do Love a Mechanic who makes mistakes and owns them then corrects them...Great Vidios Eric

Well done Eric!

Nice work Eric! I put Bilsteins on my E150 4.6L. The van handles AMAZINGLY.

Thank you Dear Eric , I am a successful person and I work hard and sincerely and I am following you from Iraq thank you for all your successful work

2:05 Bet that stabilizer-bar hitting your jaw didn’t feel too good. Played it off well!

@wobblysauce

5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking about that when doing it up after with the torque wrench..

I feel like I've watched this video series 5X, but it was all worth it to see how satisfied you are at the end when you first see the truck (not car) on the ground and then drive it for the first time. Nice.

The races that came with the rotors are only there for machining, the ones that come with the bearings are a matched set, glad you decided to replace them.

Thanks Eric

don't know why but I have an urge to binge watch a pile of old uploads ( including the adverts ) ??

RTFMMFer! That first few drives are so satisfying knowing it's all lubed and true.

That’s truck looks awesome! Great job man!

loved it ....great video.....

Great stuff Eric! Thanks.

"I did discover it before I drove it" 😂😂 proper mechanic. Real life.

Moral of the story "don't waste good lube" 😂😂

@MatthiasHeijnsbroek

5 жыл бұрын

And "2 inches can make a lot of difference" xD

@garyvanremortel5218

4 жыл бұрын

@@MatthiasHeijnsbroek Struth...

Pretty truck.

Looks and sounds great!

Like done that, comment Pretty Truck. Good job sir. I remember rebuilding the Chevy trucks back in the 80's. Dang I'm old.

Incredible job. Better than new.

there is no substitute for quality!

I hope you make a video of when your Dad drives the truck for the first time after the work is complete. I know he gave you the truck. If I were you, I would give it back to him when done. I know he would really appreciate driving it knowing all the work you put in to it.

1:58 mechanic Thanos 😱

Exelente Video Gracias Eric

Thata a great emotional experience he had!

I hit the nail on the head after watching part three. At 40s into this video, you proved me right. What's going to rub, LOL. OK it's one thing to lean from mistakes, therefore, you must be one of the smartest guys out there but, it's another to keep modifying the truck to make it work. Your sense of humor has increased 10 fold Eric. Remember, this is for your father to drive. Please make sure everything is safe.

Awesome brother. Love these videos!

Nice serie , nice truck , nice work !

Lesson i learned in this front end rebuild series, is that aftermarket spindles arent worth a shit. Well atleast the ones you got.

Dude! You are SO awesome for leaving your mistakes in the videos. You have saved so many man hours for others it ain't even funny. Well, maybe a little.... HA! Because you actually had the video of how it came off. >.

The races that came with the bearings are way nicer then the races in the rotors

i feel better. even etcg makes mistakes...glad you caught it!

Keepin It Real. Good Video.

" YES< YES YES !!!!!!!I AM ENTERTAINED !!!

I'm not a GM guy, but that truck looks GOOD.

Looks great man.

That torque wrench is cracking me up

That thing is SWEET!! Nice work! 👍👍 Makes me want to sell my '07 900 and look for another 400. I should have done this to my '94 K1500, instead of selling it and buying the lemon '07 Silverado 1500 LT. Just finished installing a new carrier in it - 97,322 miles, and the spider gears had chunks taken out of them for no reason. The tips of the gears broke off, and ran through the side gears. Thankfully the ring and pinion were untouched. Installed an OX Locker (air actuated, since I already had the compressor setup). Waiting on some fittings that I thought were included, so I can hook the air line to the compressor plumbing. I tested it manually with the supplied locking tool, and it works great - just like welding the spiders together, lol. At least I can finally drive it now - been waiting 8 weeks for them to build and ship the locker!

Short Truck + Tall Eric = Extra Extra Funny Video. That was a ton of work and the truck looks great. Really enjoyed the video.

Great video Eric

Pretty truck!

A floor shifter!? Nice!!

great work eric lov ur videos

Why do I want to rewatch all Eric videos now ?

@cornishsean1

5 жыл бұрын

Because it's the law

@japiebruce4045

5 жыл бұрын

@@cornishsean1 LOL

looks great

Great stuff

The ute is looking great mate!