Even if you paid someone a ridiculous amount of money to build one just like it, no amount of money could ever buy the satisfaction you get from building it with your own hands.

@user-fw5en1zp8p

10 ай бұрын

You guys are mechanical geniuses.I'm in love with that truck. I wish I could see it in person and definitely ride in the passenger seat. It would be an honor. You guys have all of my respect in the highest. ♻️✅️👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯

@theglitch99

10 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Questionable_creations

10 ай бұрын

The first drive must have felt so good I love that feeling when you build something and it works like intended. 👍

@thehemiolds455

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree that's peace of mind 😎

@terrymoore9185

10 ай бұрын

I would love to do this to make my "I love CATS" deboss t-shirt make sense! Way to much for my blood, my next life I'll be a mechanic!

Honestly that's not even that bad. Have you seen the price of a 1 ton truck these days? It's insane!

@TheNuancedNuisance

10 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s absolutely unreal. According to consumerism the more it cost the cooler it is lol

@stickiestring

10 ай бұрын

It stays inflated because people are paying. The fear mongers and EV lobbyists have everyone convinced it's now or never. Stop buying for a year, and prices would come down. But no one is willing to do that.

@Muadddibb

10 ай бұрын

Sure, but you don't have to build the new one yourself. Like he said if you have to pay someone thats prob 80k in labour.

@sparkie5571

10 ай бұрын

@@Muadddibbit’s freeee if you love doing it

@verteup

10 ай бұрын

​@@Muadddibbyea but he did a complete rebuild of every component and even added some things on custom. Plus the interior swap.

50k for that truck, seems really reasonable considering just how custom (and nice!) it is. Love the transparency. You won’t see anything remotely close to it in that price range.

@ghysbois3430

10 ай бұрын

You forgot 5 months, full weeks of 40 hours….,

@farmerbill6855

10 ай бұрын

$150k +.

@justinregister795

10 ай бұрын

@@ghysbois3430 no, I didn’t. He’s literally giving a break down of hard dollars invested. Jesus, life must be hard for some of y’all. The point was, take the money he invested and buy something, or build this, this wins 10 times out of 10.

@farmerbill6855

10 ай бұрын

@@justinregister795 very few people can build this. It takes time and talent, in addition to cash, most don't have one of those qualities. Let alone all three.

@fastinradfordable

10 ай бұрын

Honestly yea it’s awesome. But a headache. I like my build styles. $5k or less including the price of the vehicle. 50k funds all my car projects to keep my vehicle going for the rest of my life. And when I die it’s goona keep going for the next guy.

Don’t sweat the price! It’s better than ANY new truck out there. Beautiful job,wonderful videos,and now I’m a fan!

@scottyellis3442

10 ай бұрын

You're exactly right. No new truck can come even close to what he built.

@RooEfx

9 ай бұрын

100

$50k for something like this is a way better value than $50k for a new cookie cutter truck everyone and their brother can buy. Keep doing stuff like this. Love it!

@Wrenchmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

As long as you have 1000 spare hours of free time to spend doing it...

@Swissk31300BO

5 ай бұрын

@@Wrenchmonkey1well the KZread channel obviously does so what was the point of this comment

@Wrenchmonkey1

5 ай бұрын

@@Swissk31300BO What part do you not understand?

It appears that you built an entire truck from bumper to bumper by hand! Amazing amount of time and labor not to mention skill and knowledge. Thanks for the great content!

Your example shows that the more you hop up from stock reliability goes down. You made the correct decision to build for reliability 👍👍

@Tibbs_Farm

10 ай бұрын

I was told a long time ago, "when doing an engine transplant, Fast, Cheap, Reliable... pick 2"

I've heard about Deboss Garage for a while now, but never clicked on a video... till this one. So glad I did. It is so refreshing to hear the straight facts about what it takes, cost and time, including all your contacts and how they helped out. I want a tow rig too, but I'm a long ways away from even starting to gather parts. Thanks for a such a great video.

I started working for Cat dealer in 1977. I was always involved in their truck engine business first as a mechanic then manager of truck center. Back then a lot of hot shot drivers put the 210 or 250 hp 3208 engine in their trucks. They all told me that the truck would pull a building over. 😎

Thanks for this breakdown, Rich. More KZread rebuilds/restorations should include the cost.

I built my Cummins Bronco in 2009. I bought it for $700 as a rolling chassis no trans or engine, but NP205 t-case was included. Had brand new sky jacker 6" lift suspension too, I sold the detroit locker from it for $700(the locker made it handle weird on the road) so I basically got the truck for free. Then I found a 91 W250 with a Cummins for $1300. I pulled the motor out, and sold the rest of the truck for $1500. So I got the Cummins for free, plus I made $200 on that. I spent $1700 on a Dynamic Racing C6 for it, and $1500 for the cnc machined transmission adapter plate and race flexplate from destroked. After tires, and all the odds and ends, I ended up with a total investment of $5500 for the whole build. I maxed out the fuel pump and built a hybrid turbo for it, added a 7.3 intercooler too. It averages 22-27 mpg and is a lot quicker than it looks. lol

If you ask my wife, my little truck was 4500 bucks. I'm sticking to that story. 🤣

@brianbarton5901

3 ай бұрын

i hope when i go that my wife doesn't sell my pewpews and my turbo silverado for what i TOLD her it cost to build it/them.... lol

As a Ford fan of that era, that is about as perfect of a build (engine excluded as that is absolutely debatable, i do like the Cat) for that body style and intended purpose.

I enjoyed the whole project. Thank you for being open about the costs. I think it’s good for people to be informed as to what they might be getting into. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Keep up the good work!

That is a truck that will literally Last a lifetime. So I think y’all came out great

I just found your Channel. I am an old motorhead from way back. You Sir, are what I call, "A Real Mechanic"! A breed that is becoming rarer all the time. Very impressive build! I didn't keep track of how many vehicles that you cobbled together, but it was more than a few. I got a good chuckle out of the Milwaukee battery powered seat and the hockey puck body lift. Quite the build! Count me "Impressed". REALLY NICE and unique truck. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

Honestly cost a lot less than I expected. I was expecting double at least. $48k for basically a brand new OBS with a Cat 3126? Shoot, if Ford were to make a comparable truck today, it’d be well over $80k. Maybe closer to 100. All in all, it’s been my favorite series on your channel, aside from the K100. I love your meticulous nature, and your want to make everything as “factory” as you can. There’s something to be said about that. Great job on the project Rich. I know you’re proud of it, and I am too. Awesome truck.

That truck is AMAZING! Great Job!

Wow. That came out way cheaper than I expected. I thought it would've been about $70K. I absolutely love how that project turned out. I'd love to see someone do a project with another Ford like yours but using an International DT466. Nice work as always Rich!! 🏆🏅🎖🥇

@leviduff2740

10 ай бұрын

My neighbor over the hill has a 94 F350 with a dt360 and a Spicer 6+1 that he still hasn't finished far enough to drive

@iceman45ification1

10 ай бұрын

@@leviduff2740 nice!!

@jbmorris2893

10 ай бұрын

I'd imagine the DT466 would be a tight fit. It is a big (and heavy engine).

@jasonb6570

10 ай бұрын

@@jbmorris2893 The weight would be the biggest detractor. A dt360 would make a lot more sense in a pickup truck. Same size as a 5.9 cummins and it's a sleeved engine.

You forgot to factor in the cost of the Milwaukee 12 volt batteries under the driver seat.

What a master piece. Super jealous. It's so beautiful! Good job!

Thanks for your uploads.......I'm 76 years old and have worked on my own stuff all my life. However, I've developed medical issues and can no longer do a lot of the work. So......I live to watch you get 'er done. Keep the Faith, Tom P.S. Just put Toyos all around on my '86 mint Bronco.

That interor is awesome, with a cat nice build.

I agree with you completely about Ford, I lost faith after they quit the 7.3 powerstroke. They were such a well made truck in the 90s 👍

@knuttsackjones3094

10 ай бұрын

As far as I’m concerned those were the last of the real trucks. I love all my modern conveniences and all but these trucks were sharp, reliable plus cheap and easy to work on

@coltonkruse2313

10 ай бұрын

Man honestly as far as reliability and serviceability I think 90-00s was peak across the board for all manufacturers. And by 00s I mean like 2002 and older.

@knuttsackjones3094

10 ай бұрын

@@coltonkruse2313 I think you’re right, that was the era of a perfect blend of convenience and still being able to be a backyard mechanic. I love my 19 250 but a part of me wishes I still had my 96 350 and just would’ve done some retrofit upgrades on it.

@coltonkruse2313

10 ай бұрын

@@knuttsackjones3094 yeah I'm just not sure. I think I like the simplicity over all the new gadgets and power. I also had a 2019 F250 I bought new. Sold it when truck prices were insane and picked up a grandpa owned 2001 F250 7.3psd that was all stock. Obviously it doesn't have that insane power but it pulls plenty good for me. I just do farm work and tow some equipment once in awhile. Nothing crazy. But I understand the appeal of both. The 6.7 is a really great engine that makes great power. But I have had newer vehicles and equipment with electrical issues and it can really be a horrible rabbit hole to jump into.

The best truck on the planet and u own it great respect brother

That really isn’t that bad. I would have expected that to be $70,000. With the awesome unique truck you now have that was totally worth it. You would spend more than that on a new base model gas truck nowadays.

To me, it's worth every penny, labor & all. I'm glad you built it & really glad you carried us along on the build.

Dude $50k that’s actually not bad I’d drop 50k lol plus the 80k labor that’s $130 grand and for that truck it’s a great price really. I might have to try that some day

Hockey pucks, say made in Canada, it's good quality rubber 🤣definitely made me smile, thanks for the chuckle

Great project Rich. The fact that you don’t have to hear and see people calling it a “Fummins” for the rest of time would be worth it right there, let alone how well it works.

I really like when you or anyone else is open about cost like this. It really helps people understand how much it takes to build something. It helps people who are building trucks for customers, it helps people who wanna build their own, and it helps people just appreciate how much time, work, and money goes into something like this. I’m even less of a Ford guy than you are, and I still like this truck and would probly even drive it myself, it’s a really nice build.

You guys did go way above and beyond on this truck. Which the cost reflects to an extent. That being said it is literally a brand new 100% custom truck that you made exactly how you want. You won't have to pull it all apart in a year to fix the engine or transmission. Hilariously even if you count your labor some new trucks can cost 120k. Sweet truck! Probably my 2nd favorite behind the semi truck. Can't wait to see the boat video and lowboy videos.

I usually keep track of what i spend on projects till about halfway through.

This build is a real credit to you!!!

I love that you use what’s available and what’s a deal. That’s a very realistic way to do projects like this. I’m not a new ford guy but I love these years of ford trucks. Thanks for sharing the budget

I like the transparancy, it gives people and idea of what they are getting into when doing a swap/build

Good job, thank you for sharing this project. I had a boat with twin 3126 marine engine's rated at 420hp each.

Thank you for putting this in a hours and materials format as well as strategies for success. I’m not a mechanic, I’m a self employed carpenter. New trucks don’t do anything for me. I’d much rather spend the same money paying someone to do what they are good at for something truly unique and reliable. Now I have a scope of what to expect in a format that I bill my own customers in.

"We did a body lift and just used hockey pucks" ... Most canadian thing ever! :) Thanks for sharing this level of detail breaking down your build.

Thanks for doing this type of video. I really appreciate knowing what goes into your different projects money-wise once they're up and running. Keep up the great content.

4k for that truck was an absolute steal, even then. Also, that Mustang was gorgeous!

The best in the business DEBOSS STANDARDS, ATTITUDE, WORK ETHIC 100% GENUINE WORLD CLASS !

got myself a loadstart internationnal 1700 1974 , i am putting a jake brake 3176 engine in it. Not going crazy, just that doing it right i got 55k canadian roubles in it and its not near complete! if someone stole it, i will be in tears for years man! love thoses builds you do , big reason im doing my loadstar

It is an amazing build, very impressive. You should take on the 2024 Power Tour.

Very linear and smoothly explained. Makes me think. Ive got a yard full of F 250 diesels. Two are 6.9 and one is a 91 7.3;with the e 40d. Im 80 and poor n wore out but--?? Really enjoyed your compressed episode. Stand strong and live free. Dandahermit

Excellent presentation, Thank you 🤙🏻💯😎

Brand loyalty is stupid, and I appreciate anyone who can differentiate between the good and bad of any particular brand. Jist discovered this channel, the Edison truck is something I've long considered doing to a 3/4 ton, or a Suburban/Excursion, and after binging those videos it's made me want to get that idea rolling again. I'm a mechanic and machinist by trade, currently a generator technician (mostly big diesels), and this is probably one of my top favorite channels now. You guys and AvE hitting the top spots. What a spectacular crew you guys have, and the knowledge and expertise I've seen thus far is probably second to none in my experience on this platform. Incredibly impressed, and I'm going to look into reaching out to see about procuring some services from you guys when the hybrid business is kicking off full force. Absolutely awesome, so glad the BS KZread algorithm got something right for once!

This is a fantastic build Rich, its a gorgeous rig and one that showcases your skills and attention to detail. Great job!

Amazing build, biggest thing it is what you wanted in the end. Thanks for sharing all the details and how complicated parts of that project got.

This video is like the best of Roadkill. Except they never did anything this Cool. I loved this.

Any chance of you doing something with Edison Motors? They are a Canadian company doing hybrid logging trucks. They are on KZread as well

@tdotw77

10 ай бұрын

Rich is in Ontario the Edison guys are in British Columbia, its like the opposite side of country -east vs west coast. It would be nice to see them collab tho! 👍⚠️⚡🛠️🔧📏

@MrCanadian999

9 ай бұрын

He just built a truck with his friends in California. I dont think distance is an issue

This was not a simple engine swap. It's more like a dream truck build with no expense spared. In the end you have "Created" A Unique, One of a kind, Bespoke, Master piece. "Miester Deboss"

@DEBOSSGARAGE

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that!

@Copesthetic-Aesthetic

10 ай бұрын

@@DEBOSSGARAGE Thanks for the heart Mr. DeBoss Kinda funny. My two favorite KZread build sagas both were completed within a couple months of each other. Your most beautiful CatFord, and the Volvogini. It's a 70 something Volvo 245 station wagon with a V10 out of Huracan. He just got it going, and raced in Sweden's sick week. The amount of knowledge, talent, and work required for both these builds is immeasurable. Your an absoult master of trades.

@HoangTran-ir5pt

10 ай бұрын

Custom and one of a kind...congrats

Of all the builds I have watched and even participated in or even done myself this particular one makes the most sense to me and is probably the most desirable. It is the sort of thing you would build and be driving around 30 years later still doing what it was made to do. The perfect long term , long distance 4 ton tow rig. I would love to take it through some of the washboard roads in the Aussie outback as it would be great at that.

Thanks for giving such a detailed break down. It really gives a complete understanding of what a project like this really entails.

We had a 1992 GMC TopKick with the 3126 set at 250hp upfitted as an E-One Pumper. Allison Auto hooked to a Hale QSG 1000 gpm pump and had a 750 gallon poly tank enclosed by an aluminum fire body. Boy I miss that little bugger. "Little Engine that COULD!".

I had the 5.4 triton 2006 f150 king ranch. LOVED the interrior, but i was threadlocking the sparks and retightening almost daily when i had the truck 2016-2018. My grandparents had it before me and used it once a month and it was at high 70k miles when it finally blew up, almost taking me off the interstate at speed. Now i have a 1993 f350 with a 7.3 idi and 4 speed auto. Saving for the 5 speed manual swap

Thank you for the honesty and transparency. Enjoy your amazing build

It is definitely one of the coolest builds I've seen over the years. With the interior you you did so awesome.

Thanks for the breakdown. Shows how genuine you are. Right on. Keep it up. All the best

My 3126 I got fully dressed for around 800. I found an allison 3060 for 1200. I got a clean frame for 200 sold the beat up bead for that lol. I got f550 axles for 1000 because I hate the twin i-beam suspension. Got a cab and front clip for 500. Got a fender and seats for another 500. Got a 40 or 50 gallon fuel tank for free. Now I'm trying to find a good deal on a rebuild kit and head for the engine. Cat wants over 5k for the platinum or gold kit (can't remember which one) but I'm not trying to pay that

It's pretty incredible anybody sold you a mint condition OBS CCLB F350 4x4 for only $4000. Even in 2018 prices that could've been a $10,000 truck easy. More like $25,000 today.

I'm not a Ford guy, still this is my favorite build of all times.

Worth every minute, skills and ability are extremely impressive!

Amazing build, I wish Ford, Ram, and Chevy would build trucks like this again. Just imagine how many they would sell if they made 80’s-90’s trucks with modern engines and interiors.

Really nice build Rich.👍

A Thank you all. from Oregon.

I sincerely hope that FtreeKitty never gets damaged or even stolen! Meow...

you sharing the costs are appreciated more than you will ever know !!!! I am sure that I am not the only dreamer out there, so the information you share is priceless to all of us. I can't say thanks enough!!!!

I've said it before that the FTreeKitty is my favorite vehicle and build series you guys have done so far. Best sound track of the channel and you know I'm only here for the music.

Awesome series! Thanks for taking us along!

Amazing build! Great to see such adaptive engineering! Thanks boys!

Definitely one of the baddest obs cat swapped trucks on the tube man I would trade my fixed up 2015 f250 6.7 in a heart beat for this gem 👍🤘🏽

Thank you so much for sharing ❤ The way you’re sharing is amazing. Love it

Thanks I appreciated all the work you put into it . . . Love that truck . I also love the KW Cabover you do great work . But as a over the road truck driver I really appreciate the hard work in both trucks

Really cool project ! I can see a lot of folks starting something like this and not finishing it for whatever reason money, time & talent. Thanks for sharing costs as well.

This was definitely my favorite build. Awesome job rich. I'd love to have some of your knowledge.

10 is what I would guess . .I think a minimum transplant video series would be a huge hit

Really appreciate hearing the ins and outs of what it took to make that beast of a truck!

Easily one of my favorite projects!!

That's really good advice about breaking the project up into smaller pieces that aren't quite so daunting. That works with any project and is a really great way to just do something to keep the ball rolling.

One of the best videos I've seen this year. Very interesting and exceptional production.

Thanks for sharing! I need a touch of reality every once in a while that a project like this is much more than a few weekends :-)

I am so happy that this build still has Milwaukee parts in it.

Thank you and showing costs and hours is an eye opener for sure

Same with money other hobbies it’s all about the satisfaction and joy of watching the finished product

No matter what anyone else thinks this build is one hundred percent worth it 👌🏻

Definitely a 1 of a kind. Looks Great 👍

Hello wow I am so impressed at how much hard work you put into this truck. Your creativity was awesome the way you put together the truck how you updated the interior and all the well done customizations was awesome congrats. Your video popped up on my KZread feed so I watched it since I'm mostly a diagnostic and electrical auto mechanic, I mostly work on bmw's at our shop. I watched the whole video to the end and subscribed and now here I am typing a message. I drive a hand me down 05 Nissan Xterra but I have at home a 06 Ford F250 with the Power Stroke V8 6.0L when I got it was smoking constantly with hopes of Fixing it up nice, unfortunately after taking a lot of the engine tip end apart to get the injectors redone and replace the engine harness a bunch of life issues happened and basically my truck has sat broken down for about 3 years already and also I'm not a diesel mechanic so I kinda overwhelmed myself. I wish I knew a local truck shop, but I don't know of any. Respect From Margate, South Florida..

80k is most definitely worth it....New Superduty's are around the high 80's-low 90's,with all that DEF/DPF/DOC crap....I'd rather pay the same for something custom,one off and most importantly - Reliable!!.seen plenty of Fummins builds,but this OBS is a beauty..Awesome build man..makes me wonder how a DT466 in an OBS would work out🧐

you are even more of a boss for posting this! so sick man. and facts about YOUR TIME, and what is available. much love brother

Love your stuff. One of my favorite channels. You just keep doing what you do.

The knowledge in this man's head really shows in this video. I really am impressed, and not going to lie, jealous. nice build and good video. thanks for sharing.

im currently building almost the exact same thing. Mines a 1990 f350 cab and chassis single cab. im going to run the zf5 manual. and Ya im about 12 into it now. i also own a 1996 f350 4 door long bed 4wd 7.3 psd auto. no rust.

Love this build so cool to see it all come together!!

Seeing this project get finished and watching this recap video has inspired me to take on my own project, but it is very daunting doing all the work and trying to learn as i go. Im loosing motivation cause i found some rot spots in my frame so Im at a standstill of what I want to do lol. The little wins i get when i take something apart succesfully does help alot for my motivation.

You Sir, are thee Dr. Frankenstein of the automotive industry. You are a car doctor. You are an engineering genius….. absolute SEMA quality work 👍🏼 New to your channel. Much respect from Los Angeles, California 🇺🇸

NICE!!! Enjoyed the build and love the truck.. Thanks for the cost breakdown... Very informative...

I for one really appreciate this video for it's honesty and information. Wasn't ever looking to do this until I saw this...😆. Thank you for the video

Great build! I like the simplicity of your builds!

Truck is dope. Videos like this will save the lives of so many vehicles.