LS Swapped Postal Van First Start Up!
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
It is finally time to see if our mid mounted 6.0 LS 4L60E swapped 71 International Harvester Metro Mite Postal van will actually run and move under it's own power. But first we have to wire the entire EFI system, install a new floor pan and seats, intall a posi unit and new gears in the 9 inch Ford rear axle, cut some new glass, and make the shortest homeade driveshaft ever!
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Can we all just stop and give mom a big ole 👍 for her great camera work 😎
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@quickdeuce
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for reminding us,, all too often we overlook that.
@itsmephil2255
2 ай бұрын
And good to see Mike the neighbour and well, seriously lacking on the videos
@TobyFinn
2 ай бұрын
Especially with the kids doing more now. Sometimes she has 3 or 4 different projects to check in on.
@dougtodd305
2 ай бұрын
👍
Squeezie did good on her first sales plug
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Yes she did thanks
@itsmephil2255
2 ай бұрын
Totally agree
@sapphonymph8204
2 ай бұрын
She's uncommonly beautiful.
@johnellis3309
2 ай бұрын
That kids going to be the first billionaire of the family
@rawlinswanger1219
2 ай бұрын
Josh, you and your pit crew just never cease to amaze me.
I loved Squeeze's commercial, Marge's shoes, Ralphie's dimes, and Wawa's comedy. And Josh, as always, is the man with the plan. Awesome episode!
@12:41 Squeezie is making some beautiful pictures. Ralph is really becoming a great fabricator. WaWa is a really great help. Mama is a great photographer. Josh what a beautiful crew you have there. Even the animals are just great and loving.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
2hrs 15 minutes better than any movie!
@user-us9jn9pr2r
2 ай бұрын
Every time! better than Hollywood
@thomasfrye8996
2 ай бұрын
I just keep repeating the video and it cheers me up. I think they need spinoff of the children making their own videos of their lives and adventures
Love the my wife's family picture idea lol
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Awesome
When I was little, Saturday morning cartoons were life. Now as an adult afternoon Saturdays on KZread are even better.
You Don't know the joy I get watching you and your family build these cars. I love the 2hour videos. Your videos are clean and wholesome. Thank you
Wawa is beautiful and very smart. She really sticks with her dad and i love that she shows her parents so much respect. The entire family is great and beautiful.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@danielknepper6884
2 ай бұрын
Squeezy is a cutie also
@bolambert6457
2 ай бұрын
There all so cute...I just love you guys
@celiafollmar8752
2 ай бұрын
It is a shame she and Squeeze are push back in the videos.....yes both young ladies are smart and talented
@Robert.Tower.
2 ай бұрын
And did you see Wawa drawing I can't even draw stick figures😂
Hey guys, I have to tell you that for some reason my ptsd kicked in around noontime. I thought I needed a nap but decided to see who was on my u tube. Voila I see Sleeperdude was on, saw all the kids smiling faces and BOMB I was back on track. You guys are my second family. Yep I’m old, most of my and my wife’s relatives are all gone. Thanks Josh, Marg and your GREAT KIDS, and they are great!!!! All helping with Dads channel. I’m 76, I need you guys! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🥸
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
So glad we could help
@user-mm7xr8if1u
2 ай бұрын
I have a similiar story and situation, and I sincerly know what you mean--yep, same stuff here. Josh, Marge, Wa, Ralphie, Squeezie, Maple the pig, Rocky, Murphy, George Jones, and al the other animals I can't name are MY second family, too. PTSD sucks. But, for me, watching and experiencing Sleeperdude and family, as you put it, BOMB--I'm back on track!
@1980bwc
2 ай бұрын
Hang in there Rene. Glad you're feeling better now Bud.
@seH2i
2 ай бұрын
Yep, I totally get it. Been watching this channel a little over 2 years and frequently comment to Josh how therapeutic these videos are. Johnny Boy USMC Beirut Veteran Disabled Veteran
@jonnysuperglide
2 ай бұрын
@reneprovencher8395 I under stand your pain buddy I lost my mom and dad with in three years my grand father cousins aunts uncles there all gone hard to believe and I’m almost 50years old lots of family past and the sleeper dude family gives me a. Little of my happiness back I love them all and if you ever need a friend you got a whole sleeper dude family here because every one is here because these guys are what most of us had or lost in our life’s there golden josh is a auto mechanic magician very smart guy there all fun to spend time watching there episodes god bless you my friend you got lots of family here
The smile on magic Mike's face was impeccable!!!
The highlight of my last few years has been watching your whole family and animals grow up with so much love for each other. I'm praying for you all always. Be safe while you work so hard to entertain us. You are truly wonderful parents
wawa did a great job peeling up that crud. tedious work yet she saw it to the end!
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Yes she’s a hard worker
Thanks for the great wholesome videos. This is by far my favorite KZread channel. I like how you work on real stuff that real Americans can afford.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@quickdeuce
2 ай бұрын
Hear, hear to that!
I was a mailman and drove those trucks to deliver the mail back in the 70's. I could have deliver the mail a lot quicker with that LS. Those door windows was the only way to get some cool air thru the cab. We use to keep the doors open on very hot days. I too look forward to seeing your family at work together. You and Marge must be very proud of your kids. Come on!!!!!! people give those thumbs up!!!!
Ralph’s will have a great welding job through high school. He can weld anything for me better than anything I could do. Good job young man.
Thank you Sleeperdude Crew for making the Metro Mite project come to life, it’s so dang cool!
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
WaWa is a Natural Car Artist She Definitely has a Future.
@dougtodd305
2 ай бұрын
Are your axels equal lengths?
@elianbarajas2869
2 ай бұрын
@@dougtodd305did you check your rear end?
@trentdawg2832
2 ай бұрын
I think they all do….those kids were brought up in a loving home with excellent parents
The glass guy is very skilled. Cool to watch him.
Man your neighbor buddy always cheers me up. Reminds me of an older neighbor I had years ago that always came over when I was tinkering around in the garage. He was always quick to give advice and lend such an infectious much needed support. So glad he pops in and out every great once in a while.
Good to see the tiny hand back.
The 2 hour sleep vids are my favorite!
@quickdeuce
2 ай бұрын
So true,, we always enjoy spending some time with the SeeperDude family
" I've been at the drag strip before I know it broke" Marge knows it all! LOL enjoy your family guys!
You can't fake it y'all have hearts of gold I can tell you wouldn't try to fake it it's not in your DNA. Finally made it to the end . Simple fix!! Get some axles that are within spec. I'm still very impressed with your skills Josh!!
شكراً يوتيوب لأنك عرفتني على قناة Sleeperdude الرائعه،أتمنى ان يحفظ الله هذه العائلة الرائعة
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you we appreciate you watching
This is the first time I saw someone on KZread cut and weld their own driveshaft. I had an old boss show me how to do that years ago and to this day I have never had any problems with a driveshaft I cut myself. Great job.
@johnhere6058
2 ай бұрын
I'm right with you - These old Fords I build all have Chevy power trains and home made drive shafts.
@donaldduck9493
2 ай бұрын
must not watch enough youtubers then. lol. Fabrats been making their own shafts for a while now.
@billyduffany3387
Ай бұрын
@@johnhere6058 I was taught always cut and weld the front of the driveshaft to help prevent vibrations.
@billyduffany3387
Ай бұрын
@@donaldduck9493 Never saw one of their videos.
Those drawings that Wawa does should be way more than $20. They are truly incredible. ❤
The look on your face when it first started was priceless! It sounds great! It is going to be one cool ride when you are finished.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
Man over 2 hours of Sleeperdude fam, my Saturday is golden. Best entertainment out there and its free to boot! Love you guys yall are awesome.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@dewittswancey5422
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome my friend.
"I just drilled our rear end" is a great idea for a t-shirt design
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@lenbrow9698
2 ай бұрын
with a picture of Ralphie holding the drill up lol
Your kids can turn their hands to anything. They are a credit to you both.👍
@Sleeperdude
Ай бұрын
Thank you
I love how the accessories are Pudding's Fab Shop Blue.
I like Wawa's bus drawings. 🙂👍
Always a good time when the Sleeperdude family comes on!! ❤
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
Wow Squeeze is a really good Sales Person, boy has she changed , that's fantastic, Mom !!! 😊
I was smiling as big as you guys when it started! That thump is so good! Good job again you all!
You Truly Are My absolute Hands Down, Favorite Tuber, the Family Dynamic is so Close to How We Raised Our Boys it gives Me Hope for Our Country.
You need to put the aluminum over the wheel wells. That would be cool. The metro mite is looking good. Squeezie did a great job advertising the Merch. She's a beautiful young lady. All of the family is awesome
Seriously, don’t we all just love the Sleeperdude fam❣️❣️❣️❣️
Today's Saturday? Cool, England is watching the best family since The Waltons :)
Gotta put different parts in the differential!!! The kids are the sweetest!!! Ralphie's a grill master!!!Happy Father's day!!!
Watching Wawa run the press was the funniest thing ever.. 🤣🤣
What a sweet sounding engine. The axels being short was a surprise. No way to know. I tell ya, always something but what a great project! Your dedication,skill, knowledge, and perseverance is inspiring to all us viewers/members. Wawa’s sketching is awesome. Ralphie the welder keeps getting better and better. Squeeze just being squeeze is always entertaining. Marge is the coolest. Love the content. Great family, good times and a smile always guaranteed!!
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
woohoo 👏yessssssss, another new exciting sleeperdude-saturday-episode! Been 🙏🏻 all week for this one ! Just in time to see Josh do his mechanical wizardry and to see this big block in the car roar again!😀💪🏻🚘 And as always, God bless you all Josh and Tosh and also the kids. And also the great state of Tennessee,God bless America! greetings from Holland 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇲🔧😀🫡
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!
Ralph the fabricator just raised his level up to head chef.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
For sure
@frances4309
2 ай бұрын
He has done great!
Them steaks looked so good made my stomach start growling almost forgot to fan club about Ralphie,s grilling skills he knocked it out of the park your family is amazing we love you all
Don't forget you also lowered the Metro Mite. I love how WaWa gives her Daddy-O compliments. The brown seats and the "turquoise"/aqua seatbelts look great together and matches the patina and blue on the outside, too. Don't forget wipers and fluid for those pretty new windows! Oh, man! So close! That's okay, it'll make for another great video when you get back to working on it. Thanks for this!
for the grill i think you and Ralphie should fab your own just use like 1/4 flat bar by like 1" horizontally with like 1/2 to 3/4 inch gap in between welded to round or squire stock it the back for mounting also or drill holes in the flat bar and slide all thread and use bolts as the spacers and for mounting then just paint it black or silver
Having raised 5 kids including 2 daughters I hope you don't mind me respectfully saying your daughters are beautiful young ladies. Raising girls today can be hard and you seem to be doing the right thing by keeping them away from social media. Anyways, thanks for another great video. Can't wait for the next one.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Yes thank you
That's probably the coolest vehicle you've built yet. Awesome job everyone
Mom is awesome on the camera 📷
She sounds good.... Marge's cinematography is impeccable... God bless y'all!
I feel bad your family always ends up with problems but you all remain very optimistic no matter what! Even the trip things were bad but you still kept moving on and did not let it completely ruin the one RV vacation. I have been watching your videos for several months and I enjoy the interaction you all have with one another, you have an awesome family. You should be a role model family for all the messed up dysfunctional families to include mine! It is nice to see your kids grow up with good values, thank you!
@Sleeperdude
Ай бұрын
Thank you
Looking through the new front glass.....You should paint the cluster box in front of the steering wheel blue ( Keep the Patina on the outside) !
Hey guys if you take candle small candle rub it down in the middle of the track of the window will make it slide up down easier
proud to be the relative of a person that works at your favorite store.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Awesome !
Josh, i've said it before I'm sure, but its good that you teach the kids how to build things specifically themselves give them the creative freedom to solve a problem themselves if they can. Nobody ever gave me that kind of direction, and it made things exponentially more difficult when i got older, because despite knowing what i wanted to do and how it worked, I'd have to struggle to figure out the best way to execute a plan, because nobody gave me the opportunity to trial and error stuff when i was young. So they might not see it now, but i bet they will when get they older.
wawa's drawings are looking amazing
Welcome back sleeper dude and family we are ready.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
Now we need shirts with the sketches or painting on the Back and sleeperdude on front
@x35mmman
2 ай бұрын
agree
Sorry to see the troubles with the axels. It was good to see the belt measuring tool I sent put to use. Don't need it often, but when you do, it comes in clutch.
That little HOT BOX sounds awesome! What a happy warble it has. It sounds eager and ready to go.
two hours of fun, on the van with the steering wheel on the correct side. 🤣🤣 Thank you guys. 2x👍
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@dcallan812
2 ай бұрын
@@Sleeperdude She sounds nice running 👍👍
@mikeball6182
2 ай бұрын
Another Brit?
That’s pretty good when the local legend wears ur t-shirts. And uve done a great job on the metro might.
Dont trust someone else's rearend? Honestly, im so proud/excited for the success of this build and you guys. There's no way to express my enjoyment watching this channel or how much i truly miss you guys throughout the week. Keep your head up and you'll get 'er figued out! P.s. shout out to Mike the neighbor and Mike Nabors
That is the squeezie art id want that was whimsical beautifully done, love it
Sleeperdude family y'all seriously kicked hiney on this project! Y'all work so hard together and came out victorious. Don't let the axle situation get to ya, learning about that kind of details on something that unique is honestly a win, its what working on car's is all about. Y'all are truly amazing and inspiring ❤️
I used to find many Gremlins in wiring. 90% of them were connectors that slid out of their crimps. so I learned over the years to crimp with a little flux on the wire and then solder connection and heat shrink. Never had a failure again.
Mike hit the nail on the head... it sounds wicked! What a cool rig!
Great work SleeperDudes Great family photo of Marge’s family Good job on the floor WAA WAA and Ralph Truck sounds great Josh.
Really enjoy watching you work Josh. Your children are good little workers too. The footwear is very fashionable, crocks & flipflops. Love it. 😁
I predict that in the next fan mail, Wawa will receive more than one jack-in-the-boxes. LOL
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
🤣
Poor squeeze, glad you feel better
I worked for a.junk yard many years ago and we put a BB 390 in a Pinto with a C6 transmission and I built a drive shaft that was 11 inches long , we beat that car to death in the yard for 10 + yrs and it never failed .. miss the good ole days.
Awesome 👍😎 can't wait to see it run and lay some rubber. Keep up the good work 👍. God bless you all and semper Fi
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@dennysauls2117
2 ай бұрын
@@Sleeperdude ur welcome
Ralphie Power !! Even a broken finger doesn't slow this guy down !!
thank you once again for maintaining good family viewing. Your family is what our country should be all about. God Bless each of you.
This little van. She’s got the look and the sound too. Hope you get her done in time guys. You’ve worked so hard together again as usual. ❤
That is such a cool van and build. It has been fun watching you guys get her all fixed up. It definitely deserves it. I am super impressed with Squeezy's art skills. I have always been able to draw pretty much anything, but never really could get the hang of painting. Squeezes painting skills are really impressive, and she's just little bitty. Wa seems to have some great art skills there as well. Just all around talented family. Great video guys.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Iseerightthruyou
2 ай бұрын
@@Sleeperdude you're very welcome. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
2 hour 14 minutes. Thank you lord 🙏🏼
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy 😉
Dude, I know you said you done a lot of work, and I know you're tired. As a fan I want to say thank you, I don't really watch TV nowadays just like only Andy Griffith in the mornings. So I look forward to your videos and I am so glad they are long too. So if you ever wonder if they are too long the answer is no. We appreciate all the hard work you put forth. I started to get nervous when I didn't see a new video and was so relieved and excited when I saw it was a long one. Keep up the great work and thanks again.
@sergiojurado8887
2 ай бұрын
I Absolutely agree with this !☝️👌
Ralphie.."We never do that..And sometimes it works" 😂 God Bless your Family Thank you for the Great entertainment
I love the 2 hr plus videos. Thanks sleeperdude family.
I really hope your going to cut out the old floor and not just going over the old rusty floor at least grind down the rusted spots and spray some primer over it before you cover it all up
Ralphie..."I just wung it." Wing Wang Wung. I like it.
@stevehilliard1495
2 ай бұрын
I learned the past tense of wing it is wung it, thanks for the grammar lesson Ralphie
Awesome video! It's not your fault. The family worked very hard. Thank you all for sharing!
My grandpa would always put old bicycle tubes over the straps on a gas tank😊
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Yeah that would work
Just an FYI, they have a scaper blade that attached to a sawsall, iy makes removing tile and flooring a breeze. They have them at Lowes and Home Depot. I love your videos. I love the whole family participation
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
We might need to pick one up sometimes thanks
“United parcel smasher” : when you think you have heard everything, sleeper dude family bends the english language to their will yet again. Shoowa!
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣that’s good one right
Don't get discouraged, you're doing great, Jack, RI, USA
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Thank you
I heard this baby start, wow it sounds so good Josh. Marge’s breath intake was beautiful! Nice, oh wow! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
we need to start a gofundme for a Lathe and Mill for them
@madal55
2 ай бұрын
and a new chop saw a la dewalt
@danhard8440
2 ай бұрын
@@madal55 if he starts on we can all pitch in what we can till he gets enough
@Hello.ThisizBOB
2 ай бұрын
Remember, what Josh said in the last fan mail. Better to send directly to them, otherwise KZread skims off the top. 🤨
1:00:52 “I mean, do you want…. the truth?” Marge really got me there, lol!
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
She’s a mess
I have cut over a hundred driveshafts in my life , only had one that had to be balanced, i used a tubing cutter to get the right length and eyeball and a flat surface to get the yokes perfectly in sync with each other
Look at that assembly line.!!! What a great project. Sry the kids felt bad.
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Yes thank you
Sleeperdude family worked hard and did a great job. Ralphie truly amazes me for his age. Plus they all have a great Dad and Teacher. Food for thought - narrow your rear end for the axles. Refurbished axles with a file. Maybe used wheel spacers for rims. Your family is Awesome.
Great job guys, It sounds very healthy, Ain't no FORD but gotsta admit she sounds good.👍👊👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thanks ya'll!!!
Watching my Saturday night Sleeperdude show on Sunday Afternoon....And my stickers found them way to France :)
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
That’s awesome
awe geez, gotta wait a bit more to get that ride !You all did an amazing job with this project. The motor sounds so healthy and raring to go. Tosh and Wawa are so funny around that press. Ralph is doing just awesome on that TIG welding, make sure you don’t contaminate your Tungsten, try turning the Hertz up to about 175 and increase the Argon flow rate to at least 20 Fp/H. Let me know if this helps you? Great job everyone 🎉😂🎉
@Sleeperdude
2 ай бұрын
Ok thank you
Your time as a family. That's the most important. ))))) That's why people love it. God bless. ) Mick Australia 🇦🇺