Kind a forget sometimes watching in this episode as you got your family... wife... kids... dogs you juggle with giving time and attention besides working a job!!! And throw in some time for you to kick back and enjoy the other parts of life... and then... dang... entertain all a us as we can't wait for the next video to come out. But all this just to say thanks for giving us some enjoyment and something to look forward to a few days from now!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel!
@aceadman3 жыл бұрын
So very true. My sentiments exactly.
@douglascrosby65363 жыл бұрын
That's why it's so common to see folks use an S-10 frame under the old cars. Power steering, Power brakes, stronger and the entire aftermarket sells bolt-on parts for it. Not to mention the ease of finding service parts. Good luck with the build. It looks cool as hell!!!
@andrewtait89623 жыл бұрын
Brent, I am convinced that you could put a hour long video of paint drying and it would be amazing. Your informative commentary along with your (supposedly) good temperament and choice of sound tracks keep bring me back. I always look forward to each installment.
@hudsonhotrod12 жыл бұрын
My dad used to do a different trick for changing valve springs without air. He pushed in a bunch of rope into the cylinder and turn the crank so the piston pushes the rope up against the valves so they can’t fall down and change the springs that way. I’ve done it that way a few times and works great as well.
@canadareals Жыл бұрын
P
@bobhartman2571 Жыл бұрын
I am so happy that your trying to restore this old lovely. I grew up just in love with this car. Thank you!!
@garymccord42773 жыл бұрын
Love the engine tear down, never seen the insides of LS engine before. I learn something from all your videos, Great teacher Brent, enjoy all your classes. Enjoy all your builds.
@sebastianmestertongraae45343 жыл бұрын
"I might want to actually have good brakes" - That's an experienced mechanic talking.
@usmclee653 жыл бұрын
That's going to be a great ride, can't get over how good of shape that car is in !
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha neither can I
@chrispiazza74873 жыл бұрын
Neat trick regarding the valve springs! My 2 cents on welding aluminum, if you are able to weld without gloves, you're not hot enough. We always heat the piss out of the aluminum before we go to welding. Also, try turning up your argon, it really helps!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha for some reason my hands can take a lot of heat, usually I can't put much more heat to the aluminum as it'll get all loose and possibly blow out.
@nimakhosravi64763 жыл бұрын
can't wait for bodywork to get done on it👍👍
@jimcarlisle23092 жыл бұрын
You are a hard worker, the older I get the less I want to do.
@captainlandyacht13283 жыл бұрын
Love your work. You, Dan, and Driveway Engineer have been the inspiration to try my first ls swap. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see this at a drag strip sometime.
@kentuckyfriedjoe73703 жыл бұрын
The Clarity of one’s garage. .. Nothing else like it man.
@allan96033 жыл бұрын
I've got my frosty Miller Lites on ice, popcorn in the microwave.., now time to sit back and watch Brent construct another masterpiece! 🕺🍻👍🇺🇸🇸🇪
@richardarthur81913 жыл бұрын
What I like about the old motors is that they are easier to work on and tear down without having to purchase high dollar equipment to work on or to redo the motors. Use to do my own work until the 80's.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
basic stuff is pretty cheap but speed parts and spendy on these things, think it's due to them still being relatively new still I guess.
@josealfredocuevas3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea on your tool for the springs. For not ever doing this job before you sure did a great job on it, keep up the good work can't wait to hear it run 👍🏼
@robertkeable16273 жыл бұрын
One can only marvel at your energy and all that so cool machinery. Be well and stay safe. UK.
@robertvought72953 жыл бұрын
Love the 53-54’s. They were the Lost in between’s I always thought they were the coolest.
@stoveboltsix2 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos, very informative. I wish I live closer, I could sure use that old 235 and Powerglide transmission.
@luzgonzalez28383 жыл бұрын
You are bringing history, back to life.Thanks for the videos.GBY!
@kentmckean67953 жыл бұрын
I ran a 54 Chevy 2dr sedan back in the 80's (Olds W31 350 / Turbo 400), I used a 55 Chevy 4;10 rear and I used a 67 - 69 Mercury Montcalm 2dr HT gas tank. Other than turning it 90 degrees, it bolted in with no mods to the tank. Add 4 more teeth to the grill, it really smartens up the front end looks.
@cjplol65893 жыл бұрын
Loved the Muzak, was waiting for Elmer fudd to break out with, I killed the wabbit.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha
@angeljoseph-gordon28613 жыл бұрын
Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody. Very old folk tune scored for piano first, then for orchestra in several versions. This is a really nice version.
@travisdrum67602 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣 Yeah me too!!
@bobchipman91523 жыл бұрын
Hey Man ,always enjoying your videos ,great ideas and love how you try stuff and your outlook on fixing and repairing is pretty dam good.Thanks
@rdmeenach3 жыл бұрын
Love the classical music! Refreshing change from canned rock.
@johnmcgreevy7423 жыл бұрын
Man Brent, you sure pick good music for the video LOL! I always learn a lot watching, thank you. Looking forward to the next one, which ever project it is!!
@Mercmad3 жыл бұрын
I had a 50 year old alloy pan repaired by a shop last year, which cut the whole bottom off as you did ,then they made a new base so there was just a perimeter weld to do. Trying to weld that type of diecast is pretty damned hard after oil has gotten into it.
@RealSteelAutoWorks3 жыл бұрын
Been really looking forward to this build. I like the idea of multiple projects, it keeps things going while waiting on parts and when you get mad at one just kick it in the corner, work on another, and come back with a cooler head. I have four myself lol, well 5 with the frame swap truck.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha some people get it others don't it's all good, can't sit and twiddle my thumbs waiting for parts, being in Canada that takes a lot of time sometimes haha
@stucook86223 жыл бұрын
Another cool video. You couldn't get a better rig for moving the old treasures around than that JCB. Take it easy...Thanks for the hard work to share with us.
@georgew.morrowiii1183 жыл бұрын
Always liked the “53” / “54” body style ... cool project
@rodparker45143 жыл бұрын
The smell of grinding that aluminum is putting me of my lunch .
@davidsolloway93493 жыл бұрын
I enjoy all the different projects ... you are one talented gentleman
@SpatialDragon3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you have a whole yard full of rusty gold. That is awesome. Hope you can save most of them. Better to restomod than see them just rust away.
@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS3 жыл бұрын
That aerial flyover was like checking out the worlds coolest HotWheels collection... then seeing the pond was like dream house!
@fuddwacker48033 жыл бұрын
Me too! Beautiful trim on the BelAir. They looked very nice lowered in front!
@rickm58063 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does Brents dog Have a cool patina too!
@JimmyMakingitwork3 жыл бұрын
Love these cars, 54’s a great looking. Adding a modern LS, even better!
@lorenmeyer52903 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video! Have a great week!♡♡♡
@paulcox22222 жыл бұрын
Next time you are looking for a disque brake kit for a later model car try Scarebird classic brakes.They make the caliper brackets that adapt to your stock spindals and then they give you a list of stock parts to use.I can now put a kit on my 40 Hudson coupe.Keep up the great work as always.
@mikeramirez9133 жыл бұрын
Super smart mechanic, Does things his way. and all the music in his videos speaks to people.
@ianide24803 жыл бұрын
Similar(ish) idea, but I feed nylon rope into the cylinder, roll the engine over and the rope presses against the valves. Low tech and VERY easy.
@chrisellertson33523 жыл бұрын
Hey Halfass I was unfortunately an aluminum welder and your right on the money about the spool gun. We would get the Kenworth's come into the shop off of the western Alberta oilfield roads and that Aluminum was Alien on the fenders or tanks. We were usually just using a flap disc, SS wire wheel and edge cut wheel for deep work and use of brass/copper flat bar as heat sink if needed.. The spool gun seems to clean much better and you can be hotter but sometimes aluminum is just a pain man as you have demonstrated. Keep it real in an unreal world!
@dcrate35253 жыл бұрын
Many Years ago, my Shop Foreman who was a very experienced welder, aluminum welded cracks in my snowmobile clutch. He had me make a steel cutting tool to gouge out the cracks. He said cutting or grinding with a wheel/disc with carborundum in it would put impurities into the aluminum. And make it very hard to weld. So in the end the clutch held for a few weeks till the new one came in... thinking about your pan welding.
@johnswick45933 жыл бұрын
I really like the body lines on those older Chevys. Minty!
@saraspitefull322 жыл бұрын
Love this car it's got some nice linescand patina can't wait to see how the new finishes 🙌
@charliehicks20283 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see you get started on the 54 very nice car
@terrywilliams6673 жыл бұрын
Pedro & Buddy know the answer to "whose a good boy?"!
@ANOCKS3 жыл бұрын
It's Pablo not Pedro
@terrywilliams6673 жыл бұрын
DOH!
@bigbellyrebuilds27783 жыл бұрын
You don't have to worry about getting bored when you have a 1000 projects in the fire...
@fitzeesfabrications3 жыл бұрын
Going to be following this one
@chuckhaynes64583 жыл бұрын
That was a nice '54 Chevy Bel Aire.
@paulwhite90763 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing this build.... enjoy your videos and as always... take care 👍👍👍👍
@brdnsky64173 жыл бұрын
Been there, done that. Ain't nothing but time. Good practice for even the stock motors. A compression tester will work also,Brent. National Chevy Assoc. in the States has new and used ones, and other parts for 49-54 Chevy's. Also a S10 2WD rear will bolt right in.Ronnie.
@micregil3 жыл бұрын
Yeah baby, '54 chevys are cool.
@edwardalamo25073 жыл бұрын
They are totally different from the tri five and harder to work on six volt also
@waynedavis7245 Жыл бұрын
I really go along with you about car interior. If you have to do any real time driving a vehicle a comfortable interior really helps out .
@waynekopinski19493 жыл бұрын
I had a 54Bel Air back in the 80’s, nice Texas rust free car, I put in a 400 small block with turbo 350 and Camaro rear, wish I had it today😢
@keithharden78443 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy what you build.
@Chevyv8man13 жыл бұрын
You should talk to Danny at DD Speed Shop. He has a guy that installs windshields cheap and does good work. Maybe he's close and cheap enough to you to do your windshield. I'm looking forward to watching you convert the 54 and the 56. Love your work. Good luck - Later
@howardkoster40263 жыл бұрын
Swapping out the front suspension seems like a wise choice. 1) Availability of parts. 2) Disc brakes with for improved stopping ability....Which, is nice...... It's always a pleasure watching your videos!!! Be well!!
@THROTTLEPOWER3 жыл бұрын
Love the '54...................... 👍👍👍
@AndrewHCann3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ( Halfass Kustoms) Brent :) also going nice car when finished up and keep going strong plus videos to rolling to !
@jimmyers16303 жыл бұрын
Love the MUSIC!! But then i love the classical selections!!
@lchebuhar92123 жыл бұрын
Cool build. Looking forward to it! 💪👍🏼
@tjr10643 жыл бұрын
Hi - kits with just the brackets etc are available @ about $160. Love the vids - cheers from NZ
@JazzStrat7813 жыл бұрын
Really excited Brent about this build 👍 have always loved 54 Chevy's. Best to you man from an old car nut in NC!
@Ron364153 жыл бұрын
You might try cleaning the pans with ez off oven cleaner, great for cleaning off grease, oil and paint.
@IronChief3 жыл бұрын
Friend just did a 55 first series panel with jag front and rear, rides really well.
@daleg9373 жыл бұрын
judging from your other builds this one is going to be awesome.
@MegaCountach3 жыл бұрын
Cool Brent! Cheers, Doug
@shaneandrow29713 жыл бұрын
I like the build it coming along fast sorry that I been busy I will try not to miss anymore
@TheCrackerBox3 жыл бұрын
Another good one brother !! can’t wait to see this one finished !! 😁👍
@gtocruisn3 жыл бұрын
Dan from DD Speed Shop knows a window guy!
@joe1annie23 жыл бұрын
Sleeping beauty Nice lines Thanks for sharing :-)
@markwatts66833 жыл бұрын
I love watching your video. You have a cool shop, can't wait for the next video.
@DennisMurphey3 жыл бұрын
You make me so crazy. I watch a show and feel good about you, your work and the results, then silence. Then oh OK I did some more work here watch this and its a completely different cat with all kinds of stuff to do and it so cool. I don't get my work done because I can't help but sit down and watch you tear ass in the show. You were changing the valve springs out and I knew what you were doing but you were working so fast. I thought I wonder how many folks actually appreciate what you were doing. The home made tools etc. then you slow down and walk us thru it, perfect. This is going to be a really nice cruiser. I can see that. Turbo LS is so neat. God I would really like get one of your cars, I think they are so cool. finished enough to enjoy and do the rest yourself when you want to. All your design concepts for power train and accessories is just so in line with my thinking. I saw something two cars down on the right from this Chevy next to the red truck looked like a 47 Chevy coupe. Like I had back in 1966 in Illinois. That would a hoot to get in LS Turbo, 700R4 and posi, lowered, little chop and good seats, dash and gauges. I never thought of the S10 swap but you know it makes a ton of sense. OH well, one of these days. Thank You so much for sharing your efforts. such a great mechanic and so creative in solving the interfaces. Great fun. Take care. Dennis in Virginia
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha thanks man, yeah the ford thing is something different sedan turned pickup back in the day.
@mattewiegand98963 жыл бұрын
I swear I learn something by the end of every video. Great content!
@michaelmarusic84993 жыл бұрын
👍🏻thanks again for the video!!!
@rudyflores93953 жыл бұрын
awesome car you'll be driving it next week end LUCKY sir. 53 or 54 are the coolest rides
@willhorting53172 жыл бұрын
Love those '54 Bel Airs.
@dadedubbledee3 жыл бұрын
You gittin all sophisticated on us Brent with the classical music 🎶.
@sheldonbenson45103 жыл бұрын
Your doing a great job on the engine looks good so far
@bob50743 жыл бұрын
Hungarian Rhapsody in D Minor….superb choice of music as usual!
@shanethompson7543 Жыл бұрын
It's going to be a beast when it's done ✔️ 💪
@ANOCKS3 жыл бұрын
Brent the 54 is going to be a nice project, and I like your ideas so far. Forget the disc brake kit, the shipping is almost as much as the kit. And I'm not absolutely sure but I think a Oldsmobile windshield will fit that car also. Anyway, keep up the good work and I'll be watching.
@luissantiago5093 жыл бұрын
Tremenda joya
@mikescudder46213 жыл бұрын
Great music choice... been too long since i last listened to this...
@timhanson20803 жыл бұрын
I like the S10 idea because parts are much cheaper. But then the other may be less work. I'm sure you will pick what's right for you and that's what it's all about ✅
@markbrown62363 жыл бұрын
The 54 is shaping up to be a good project.
@DangerousSportsForSeniors3 жыл бұрын
Love the music. Sounds like a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
@angeljoseph-gordon28613 жыл бұрын
Its Franz Liszt. He adapted Eastern European folk tunes for piano, and some for orchestra. This is Hungarian Rhapsody, probably form mid 1800s, so not sure if he saw Bugs Bunny. The Warner's Cartoons were mostly backed by the Nelson Riddle Orchestra - who backed Sinatra for many recordings. Thats all my music nerd info for today.
@neilmerrifield96333 жыл бұрын
Cutting oil pans looks about as enjoyable as sand blasting!
@williamblakeley24952 жыл бұрын
Wow Pablo get a Awesome friend. 👌.
@DrShankenstein3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see how this one turns out! Very excited!
@allanimalstaxi3 жыл бұрын
Great project, I always like those sleeper cars that you think are Grandpa's car and the guy stumps it and its leaving black marks and smoke as it speed up the highway leaving the Camaro behind.
@davidkimsey95913 жыл бұрын
The new front clip is the right way. The old steering is so intrusive, it’s a real struggle to work around. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with this one! And I’ll probably steal ideas for my ‘53……
@donnie25333 жыл бұрын
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
@busterpritchett41623 жыл бұрын
Aw yea love those 54s
@snoopu26013 жыл бұрын
My two friend's that were brother's I grew up with they both had Chevy one had a 1953 2 door post the younger brother had a 1954 4 door Belair. I rode around in both of those car's in my teen year's. They were low rider's in the 1980s
@jamesseaman69193 жыл бұрын
A litre is a lot of oil to loose! You’re taking a heck of a chance!
@davidbrumfield1583 жыл бұрын
It's very interesting music playing in the background
@alfredodirks35373 жыл бұрын
Dan from DDSS had a guy put in 2 windshields and has another guy that did interior !
@murrayandru75273 жыл бұрын
Genius idea for the spring swap Well done ! Always amazed at the Magic Man's Skills ...... SkooooKum Brent learning large as Old as I am ................ lol Thanks
@todddaniels94883 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brent for all the sharing of your time with us!! Been watching for over a year and find every episode inspiring. Good work man!! Hope to run into you someday. Would love to buy you a beer. Thanks again from the western side of the province.