Having been a heavy truck mechanic for over 40 years I'm really looking forward to this build! I'm sure you want to remain with IFS, but if you chose to use a beam axle it would be easy to widen the front end without changing the frame width significantly. Just a thought. Looking forward to the next video and have already alerted several friends to the build. They are now subscribers too!

@charlesirby9222

Жыл бұрын

Same thoughts I had, your'a good thinker! 😜

@johnheard2814

Жыл бұрын

Better off and much easier build go back to the original frame!!! Get ahold of Ian Roussel he can steer you in the right direction for the build your wanting to make this into!!!

@65cj55

Жыл бұрын

@@johnheard2814 Yes, it was stupid not keeping the original .

@fasteddie4294

Жыл бұрын

I agree also its gonna have to have a straight axle. Probably need some really big wheels also

@dreamerdave5499

Жыл бұрын

With Brent there I would nt put it past them to narrow the cab😆

Two of my favorite builders working together -- this will be epic for sure!!

Looks like an interesting build and now the “Half Ass” is joining the build……this will be epic………👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

YESSSS!!!!! SOOOO Excited for this one. Thanks guys

I love to watch Brett work you can learn so much from that guy

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I can’t wait to work with him!

Been following Brent for years and just picked up your channel. How amazing you guys are working together on this one!

@snoopu2601

Жыл бұрын

I found this channel through Brent he gave Karl a shout out and glad he did because Karl does some amazing work and learn a lot from both of them. Bad Chad to he. Work's fast, a lot of people don't like his work but he gets stuff done and fast.

Wow eyes bugging out. Fantastic project. And including Brent.. kool guy !

The long wait is over.... Ive been iching to see this project since you show it first....its gonna be rad😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰

Karl this is gonna be interesting seeing you and Brent working together on a project. I following Brent and it is amazing how he does things. Watched him build his General. Can't wait to see the project finished.

What would look good is a set of super singles like what Brent runs on his General crew cab truck. Going to be an awesome collab!

@mikedmt

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. It would help fill those wheel wells, that's for sure. I think the C30 frame or whatever it is might be a touch too narrow for that beast of a cab

Brent will definitely be a plus for your build! I've watched so many of his videos and wow what a builder of anything! North Carolina USA

Three minutes into the video and I'm already hammering the like button! Can't wait to see this collab with Brent.

COE, ramp truck and air ride checks all the boxes! Stoked to see how this one comes out

Yup Awesome 👍

This just Might Be an EPIC collaboration here !! Get Busy Guy's

Cool build. I always thought about one of these builds. I always looked at school busses for a frame and suspension. Some are cab over design and have a wider track wide. The frames are straight and long so wheel base is unlimited. Thr steering box your after is from a step van or just a chevy van. They have a different box setup then a pickup. Going be cool Brent is in on the build. Right guy for a fast build. Watch both you guys religiously. Can't wait till the next one

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a school bus would be pretty amazing there’s so many possibilities keeping some room in the front for storage or sleeper or slightly camperized! I think this frame is too narrow man LOL there are better chassis out there

@fitzeesfabrications

Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom that's fun part of project. Figuring it all out.

My two fave youtubers collab to build an awesome rig, can't wait follow this one ..spent my childhood helping my grandpa in a truck like this, tons of great memories, same color too!

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

No way? That’s pretty cool! Such a neat looking trucks back then

Truly................................................................Awesome.....................................................Project. Will be great to see you & Brent collaborate on this build. It will be like his build of 'The General - but on Steroids'. 👍👍

Love this stuff !!! Thanks Karl 👍👊😎

Love it. But this width issue doesn't just affect your steering. Having such a narrow chassis with so much side over hang is likely going to make it feel super unstable with a lot of body roll around the corners, especially if on air ride. I would honestly consider making new cross-members and widening the chassis to improve stability.

@danpoole9327

Жыл бұрын

Cab and chassis chassis are 34" wide. That's industry standard.

@poelmeister

Жыл бұрын

I agree with Carport. Mind you, if there’s two tonnes of haul on it, it’ll be even worse. And looking at the design, that weight won’t be sitting low center either.

@danpoole9327

Жыл бұрын

Semi trucks that haul 80,000 pounds are build on a 34" wide frame....

@carportkustoms5764

Жыл бұрын

@@danpoole9327 what's your point? Semi trucks have more rigid frames and are built for the added weight, torsion etc. Regardless of whatever point you're trying to make, widening the chassis will improve stability.

@cato9tales141

Жыл бұрын

@@carportkustoms5764 He's trying to muffle you. :)

Awesome collaboration! I've been amazed and motivated by watching Halfass Kustoms for the last few years. The amount of work he gets done while also having a full time job is mind blowing.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Right?! I’m blown away as well LOL he’s a different breed

@mikescudder4621

Жыл бұрын

The guy doesn't sleep!!!

DD SPEED SHOP mounted a winch to the floor of his shop and it seems brilliant for towing in all the heaps to work on.

WOW now that's a cab! Awesome guy's!!

This is going to be a great project!

Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out... Its gonna be super slick! Too bad you couldn't find yourself an old motorhome and snag the chassis out from under it. It would solve the width and steering box issue, would locate the engine about where you want it, you wouldn't have to lengthen the chassis, and lastly, it would have the dual wheel axle setup as well which is really what ya want for a hauler. Best part.. You can get a clapped out motorhome for next to nothing and they are pretty easy to source. Just me brainstorming. 🙂

@glassblastcollision

Жыл бұрын

I have a one ton Winebago motor home frame and it's exactly what Karl has there.

@brucescott4753

Жыл бұрын

I think James is talking class a motorhome.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I definitely agree that there are better Chassis out there to start with. I think we have to make that decision

Yes Si 👍 thank you, it's going to be a badass 🐺🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷💥🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

I have a 68 c40 in decent shape ran when I bought three years this is exactly what we want to do .thanks for these builds inspired for sure

The motor home chassis is a great idea accomplishing what you need and leaving the one ton chassis for a future project.

Can’t wAit to see this progression take place I’d imagine that you’ll widen the chassis for stability don’t you think? This is a fantastic project!! Can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

@kristiankristiansen133

Жыл бұрын

Had the same idea🙃

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

You’re definitely correct that it is not wide enough. I think we are going a different way

Where's the Caddy? Was looking forward to that one!

What an awesome, Low milage truck, Far out!

Such a cool build! Can't wait for the colab with Halfass Customs!!

Well my two worlds just collided 😂. Been watching both of you from the start. I honestly fill my nights with both of your channels! I’m so down for this project, and collaboration. This is going to be killer

@cowfrank

Жыл бұрын

This is too cool! These two are the best.

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Right on Adam! Yeah I’m pretty excited to get to work with Brent for a whole week! I feel like we can probably bang a lot of work out.

The rendering looks sweet... I'm not quite sure how you're going to get that little toy chassis to match and look anything like it though lol. Are you sure you aren't going to regret getting rid of the original chassis that actually kinda slightly looked somewhat Exactly like the perfect dimensions because it was... you know.... Designed that way? Although that would probably be too easy for you lmao

@pauldionne1665

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. The weight on the front axle exceeds what the one ton can carry, even with air suspension. The cab will have to be cut to fit the frame.

@deanmesserer3554

Жыл бұрын

Yep what I would have done as well but we'll wait & see how it pans out.

@tomjones5974

Жыл бұрын

OG chassis looked good and only 15k miles. Drop twin turbo LS in that puppy. Boom.

Hey boys it’s just a thought don’t forget it’s got to go under the roller door on the way out also halfass is one of the best 🇦🇺👍

Hell ya!!!!

Cool build, I built a ramp body car hauler on a f600 chassis. Those 1 ton frames really aren’t heavy duty enough to handle the weight of a full sized car, if you stick with a little hot rod you should be fine, also brakes aren’t really up to the task, plus stretching the frame makes the turning radius horrible. I know people do it, but when I built mine I wanted to drive cross country with no problems.

@glassblastcollision

Жыл бұрын

I think he's trying to use sentimental value of his dads trucks into the build ,If he boxes the frame it should be fine. I'm sure if you spend some coin you could up grade the rotors,calipers and drums.

This is an AWESOME project - so much cooler than the average bolt-on special. Really excited to see where you take this and whether you'll put any custom aesthetic touches on the styling?!

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m pretty open to ideas on that I think that the light bar will be coming off of it as well as the search Lights. Definitely going to add as much style into the bed as possible. Also will be building a custom front bumper

@noobFab

Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItKustom Nice! Hopefully those hideous mirrors will be coming off?!? With the light bar coming off, it's really going to change the shape of the cab - flattening it quite a bit and making it look quite boxy. Custom fabbed mirrors could either allow you to really double down on the squareness or add some contrasting curves maybe? The custom bed sounds really cool - the roof overhang behind the cab could be something really cool to play with too. A place to build in a custom toolbox and wich housing, maybe more?

Enjoyed this video!!!! Im excited to see how this build takes shape!!!!! I will be watching!!!

Yes, this new project is really interesting. Lets go. Bruno from France.

I started watching these videos awhile back and just realized I live 3 doors down the street from this shop. Lol can’t wait to follow the progress

Can’t wait to see this one when finished! Stuck break drums? Zip wheel and an air hammer. Take er apart in chunks. Pretty quick that way.

Glad to see I'm not the only one that plays musical shop a lot😆🤣😂🤗

Put The Back Wheel In The Front And The Front Wheel In The Back With The Other Dulley Wheel And It'll Look Right!!! Keep Rocking!!!

So cool to watch 2 brothers in sync!

Yes Yes Yes looking forward to every video you do on this Beauty!!

The term for the relationship between wheel centerline and balljoint/ spindle pivot axis is "Scrub radius". This thing is SICK.

Awesome design idea. Can't wait to watch the transformation

Straight axle in the front, step notch rear and front. Mad freak street build.

Think with Brent’s Fabrication and yours. It’s going to be a awesome rig. Thanks for sharing!

Mad to see you collabing with Brent. I love his channel . . . new to yours tho so we will see but if your a pal of his I am sold!

Guy's this was really a fun video you made me laugh so much. I know that you will get this build looking good. Thanks for sharing this good times video

Heres another option , split the cab through the center, make it fit the chassis. But personally I would widen the chassis

John from Sweden here. I am in to restore old vehicles as well but as an amateur. I’ve watched all of your videos and I love every one of them. This one is going to be really interesting. Keep up the good work!

I drove a Rescue vehicle with that exact same cab with a 6V92TA diesel. It was a screamer!

Oh this has to be the best collaboration on KZread by far!

I love what u do Karl! Weight distribution will be a problem. If the engine is to far back the truck will not want to turn under load.

"This cab is rusted out; it's toast!" Kyle @Carter'sAutoRestyling "Hold my Moulson. . ."

@MakeItKustom

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man he can make anything!

This is NUTS!! The Dogs Nuts!!

looking forward to watching you build it up .

That’s going to be the raddest flatbed on the road. Nothing like it.

I watch both of your channels and this is going to be fun to watch , kick ass you guys are the best on KZread.

I had 84 Monaco camper, original 454 with 48k miles, a p-10,? The cab forward steering was interesting it was cheap, I even raised my kids in it for a bit... A coe cab and a airstream trailer mounted, to make 50s dinner/food truck. Was a old dream..

@briandrake9467

Жыл бұрын

Love the content...

@briandrake9467

Жыл бұрын

Now I'm a traveling car salesman..

As always will do the things looks amazing, something very big coming,good luck

I found this channel through Brent, you're right he's an animal when it comes to building a project.

Nice jobs Carl 👍. I can't wait to see what next step to custom chassis install the engine, suspension and everything nice fit on that fireman truck..

Definitely a.. Ambitious project. Yeah, that's a perfect description. Let's dig in lol 👍🍻

Sweet! Can't wait to see this hauler finished with the baby Buick on the back!!

I kept seeing the cabover in your videos hoping you would build it. I'm excited to watch and I'm sure it will be SO COOL!

this project oughta be fun to watched.. ..Black Art Forge..

Love this new project Can't wait for the next video

G'day mate awesome..you and Ellie work well together so adding Brent for some more flavour will be epic brother 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

RUN, it done lit on fire!!

Looking forward to seeing what your do, i think we know but its going to be fun to watch...hi from the UK.

Looking forward to seeing this & Brent from Halfass kustoms he definitely has skillz

Everyone should have a wedge car hauler.

keep it rolling cant wait to see, I live in one I converted adding to a 80s g30 box truck chasse

Very cool build ! Way to keep us watching Karl!! Probably not the only subscriber that would like to see your brothers Chevy truck BBQ when he gets it done!

This should be really good. Collaboration with Brent 👍

H I Karl. Great content and work . Really looking forward to you and Brent working together on this one will be a great show and build . Two completely different styles and great ideas. Also like to add you two do the best videos I find informative and interesting. Alan hicks 🇬🇧

This is gonna be beautiful where is Christina and her Cadillac? Haven’t seen that in a while

@irritantno9

Жыл бұрын

Came to ask the same question

Can’t wait to see it finished

I saw this truck cab and waited

Love the channel. Helped me a lot on all of my projects. Thanks for taking the time to put the videos together. I know how much effort making videos takes

I love it. This is going to be a hoot to follow.

Awesome.

This is so cool! TWO of my favorite Canadian car channels working together! Whoo-hoo! Monster build.

Holy Stub Nose Mr. Fisher! Very cool concept.

What a cool project . Wish I was there wrenching with you . 👍

Karl, you will be fabricating mostly all new crossmembers for the frame anyway, why not widen it ? You would have more room to tuck the engine between the frame rails. Another thing to consider is custom A arms for the front suspension, you could make them wider and have more room for the airbags....

Very cool idea. Looking forward to how you will work this one out.

I think this truck is gonna be something awesome

Cut that front crossmember and the center link in the middle ---and from the lengthening place forward widen it a foot or so. ---Love your videos! Thx.

Looking forward to this build. I have a 1964 Ford N600 that I have been wanting to make a ramp truck out of. I'll be watching for ideas to steal from you!!

28:00 I always keep a spray bottle with water in it near me when I'm welding or cutting for exactly that reason 😅. Also helps to cool off parts in a hurry if I need to and I'm not worried about warping. Handled the little fire well though! Good thing the floor dry you were using wasn't very flammable.

Oh i know after 3 minuts of the video im gonna love this project 😎😎🤘🏻🤘🏻

Good idea !

Your officially crazy Karl, and I like it!👍❤️🇨🇦

good call brent iv been watching your cab standing out there thinking wow thats going to be a good project

Looking forward to this one