Turbo ‘68 C10 SS (SUPER SHORT) I Reinforced My Custom 4 Link Suspension!

[@MLFranklin]

Currently the coolest C10 project on the internet. Please keep up the great work!

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much man!🤙 appreciate it!

[@trav.builds]

It’s the little touches, like the triangles in the battery tray that may never been seen, that makes this build incredible

[@MojVision]

I don't know why KZbin recommended your channel to me but I'm glad they did! Need to catch up on all the previous build videos now!

[@ag_trucks]

thank you! lots of old videos and lots of new ones coming👍

[@roachwerks3043]

I’m glad you added brackets to those 4 links. The single tube mount was a bit concerning. I would have probably used something like 1/4 or 3/16 at least. But you have to use what you have! Great engineering

[@ag_trucks]

Yup, it will for sure be better with the added brackets! We'll see it holds up!👍

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

I love the way this truck sits, bed length, doors, hood length, it’s all just perfect. Can’t wait to see this thing finished

[@dwaynebrazeaux3084]

Your work is amazing. I like the details you show in your videos (not too much, just enough). I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers and views on your videos.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! I appreciate it. Lots more content to come👌

[@tripnibs5984]

This is so bad ass, that thing is top notch!

[@justinesplin6789]

I am amazed by this build. I know it still has a long way to go, but I can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much! I cant wait to get this one ready and start on a new project as well! Not sure what it will be but it will have to be cooler than this truck!

[@jaysonswain527]

I'm glad you are ok after that near miss. Aluminum dust and mild steel dust mixed together can become thermite and ignite when an ignition source is present. However, it is also extremely common for auto makers to use magnesium for production of steering columns. The result of grinding magnesium and having a reaction similar to yours is very plausible. I would suggest testing your column to see if it's magnesium. You can put a cap full of vinegar on it and watch for results. If the vinegar does nothing, the it's aluminum. If the vinegar has a reaction by bubbling or foaming then it's probably magnesium. For just aluminum to be flammable like that, it has to have an ignition source present when it is in exactly the right concentration when airborne. I hope this helps.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! Good point, there very well may be magnesium in there. I'll try that out to find out👍

[@billybike57]

I look forward to seeing your advancements every week. Great job

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much👍👍 lots more on the way!

[@williamramsey6027]

I like what you're doing, really cool project. Maybe make the speed holes in the 4 link brackets triangles as well. It would fit with all the other triangles.

[@ag_trucks]

I would have done that but I don't want to take off too much material off the brackets. Thank you man👍👍

[@lg8702]

Fantastic workmanship Alec! You are an artist! Loved this video and look forward to the next one! 😍❤

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you as always👍 appreciate it! Many more videos to come!

[@RESURRECTEDRACING10]

Incredible build! Your creativity is inspiring, and we all can't wait to see more.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much! Lots more videos to come!👍

[@GRIM.2002]

Bro did u guys notice that almost everything in this guys shop is hand made ? When he was making the brackets for the truck with his “pump hydraulic press” that blew my mind , dudes intelligent as hellll

[@ag_trucks]

Make lots of tools since I can't buy everything I need! Thank you🤙

[@designandbuild3953]

Agree with all the comments, amazing build! just binge watched your whole series in the last 3 days. I should be working right now but had to finish. Great job and looking forward to the rest of the journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@ag_trucks]

thank you very much! glad you’re enjoying the build series👍 lots more to come, waiting on some parts to arrive that will make some great content!

[@hex214pony]

"After 2 hrs with no steering wheel..." reminds me of my 69 C10 sitting in my garage the past 10yrs 😂😂

[@ag_trucks]

Ahaha happens to the best of us😂 this was supposed to be a quick rat rod build in the beginning

[@1344King]

That car is so f**kign cool! wish i had a garage big enough to build a car! (and the time) keep up the good work good sir!!

[@rogerdelillo2394]

Excellent as always

[@Aaron_ator]

You just inspired me

[@montepatton9040]

Love seeing the updates on the build. Super cool truck that’s going to be amazing when you’re done with it. Can’t wait to see the next video

[@ag_trucks]

Thanks 👍 I sure can’t wait to finish and drive this thing!

[@Hohmies86]

This has pretty much been my binge watch tv show for a couple days I can’t wait to see that Baby act up

[@ag_trucks]

Awesome! It's going to be unreal to hear and see this thing in action! 🤙 lots more content to come

[@Hohmies86]

@@ag_trucks 😇

[@barryblyler239]

Really love what you've done! I plan on building a 67-72 shortbed in the next few years hopefully. My plan was to buy a wrecked 2010-2015 Camaro SS and use as much as possible on my C10. LS3 engine, TR6060, complete IRS rear section, center console/guages, etc. I've been chomping at the bit to build my own but watching your videos is keeping me going for the time being. Can't wait to the end result of your journey!

[@ag_trucks]

That's a great plan! I came super close to doing that but the camaro had sold and I never found a good deal after!

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Very nice progress, finishing up the details always takes way longer than I plan, hope you get your pieces needed to complete the steering quickly!

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much! Yes, it's tedious work but it all has to get done!👍

[@hungry_arch]

You have a very real future in this business my man. You should enter this girl into some competition when she’s complete

[@ag_trucks]

This truck will see many car shows and competitions for sure! Thank you🤙

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

You make it all look so easy brotha 👍🏽

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! Not always as easy as it seems😅

[@bobthebroken3773]

I see the intake manifold is still tight- you could use a wiper motor/ assembly from a hatch back and run a single wiper on the drivers side.

[@ag_trucks]

It could be tricky for the wipers, that may be a good idea👍 I'll have to try that out for sure. Thank you

[@jdmoody267]

Awesome video. Can't wait to see this truck finished.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! You and me both!👌

[@DarrenMartin-bw8zi]

You had me at "turbo" Subbed

[@ag_trucks]

thank you! 2 turbos🤟

[@LG-nr3yj]

Love to follow your progress Alec! 👍👍

[@skeens85]

Have you thought about making a triangle on the bottom of your jack powered metal brake. So you only need one jack. I know you lose a bit of power but I'm sure it would make it easier to operate.

[@ag_trucks]

Never thought about it! I'm sure it would work. I could swap it out for use with light gauge metal👍

[@JustinPaul1st]

​@@ag_trucks the other option is make a removable T piece bar that joins the two Jack's together so they move in tandem equal movement less effort...if that makes sense

[@texasedirp]

Bro you need to look into the arc droid. A cheaper CAD Plasma cutter. Makes life so easy

[@ag_trucks]

I didn't use my plasma cutter cause it makes a lot of smoke in the shop. It was raining outside as well so I just stuck with the zip cut but I'll look into it for sure👍👍

[@russellbelliveau1694]

I didn’t know aluminum burnt like that, magnesium yes, wow. Steering column coming along nicely. 👍

[@ag_trucks]

There may have been magnesium mixed in along with the aluminum, either way it was very flammable lol. Sure is, hopefully I get my parts soon to finish it up👍

[@460turkey]

Magnesium adds strength to cast aluminum parts Very common with cast aluminum parts Also water does not work well on magnesium fires

[@BlakeMcBride]

Great video, love the reinforcement work and details. Keep it up!

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! It sure was fun to make! Lots more to come👍👍

[@stickyfingers6541]

Much love

[@user-oe6mn9zp2m]

Hi, I like your tire set up. What brand of tires are you running and what are the sizes.

[@RoninDosho]

New subscriber here. All in all, this is a super interesting build. I would have used 1/4" though on the 4link brackets. But what an awesome truck build.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you man! I believe the brackets will be plenty strong, I'll explain my theory in the next video just to clear things up👍

[@MAADCITYMINIZ]

Who else has been checking every day for the next update!? He said every Sunday now I’m tweaking for the next video lol

[@ag_trucks]

apologize for the delay! I’ve changed directions with the build a little bit and it has screwed up my upload schedule! will be back to posting weekly after my new video that will drop this weekend👍👍

[@MaXiMu5_]

I know right!!!!

[@user-lk2bk7fh3g]

Good job looking solid

[@ag_trucks]

Appreciate it Yvon!👍

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Waiting for the iou peter

[@DiospyrosTexana]

Thanks for another great video.

[@ag_trucks]

Thanks for watching!

[@UnconventionalMetal]

Excellent work on this whole series, showing what a young guy can do with minimal tools. Do I hear a mild Irish accent?

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! No, I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada. The slight accent is from the French town I live in

[@UnconventionalMetal]

@@ag_trucks ah, French was my second guess. Beautiful area up there. Keep up the good work 👌

[@dgdynasty2149]

nice fab skills.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! Always fun fabricating with new metal👌

[@maseratiengine792]

Good video.. can’t wait to see it finished

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you! You and me both! Working hard to get it ready asap👍👍

[@joryhaggerty5380]

I draw like a 6 year old some times you done well

[@BrainsofFrank]

So love the 4 link reinforcements. I understand how they may flex a little but they will hold the 4 link torsionally rigid. My question is. Did you leave room for the back of the bed to fit between the battery and the cab?

[@ag_trucks]

Good observation, I didn't mention it in the video but the headboard will have to be bolted to the cab separate from the rest of the box since the roll cage will be going through it. That being said, the battery tray does fit right next to it👍

[@mr.pegasusss9569]

U should paint the frame red

[@johnricopalingcod5541]

sheeeshhhhhh✨✨✨

[@ONEFUNFONE]

Whats the overall bed length now / how much did you remove of the bed?

[@paulwhite7475]

Please put the guard back on the grinder

[@CaseyHoogstraten]

Those thin brackets are going to flex and provide minimal reinforcement.

[@ag_trucks]

The brackets will be very strong unless you see something I'm missing? The 4 link bracket that is holding the bars will want to rotate forward under power which would induce pulling force on the reinforcement brackets I made. The brackets are very strong for pulling force but would be very weak (crumple) for pushing force if that makes sense but they are oriented in a manner that they will only see pulling forces

[@CaseyHoogstraten]

I agree, in tension they are ok.

[@mohamadalmuhalhal6274]

Does anyone know what the wheels are called

[@kw2519]

Isn’t that magnesium? Not aluminum? Magnesium lights on fire when in small form, aluminum doesn’t do that without being heavily oxidized

[@ag_trucks]

Yes thats correct, I realized after lol

[@kw2519]

@@ag_trucks haha careful with that shit. Any time we work with magnesium, we’re super careful about chip management and keeping things wet

[@elgueroloco8381]

I was wonder what tire size on the truck is?

[@ag_trucks]

Wheels are 15x10 aero in the rear with 325/50r15 nitto nt555r2 tires and up front it's vision D window 16x8 rims with 265/50r16 toyo proxes r888r

[@texasedirp]

That’s magnesium.

[@ag_trucks]

Yes, I just found out. I won't be cutting into it again😂

[@texasedirp]

@@ag_trucks Magnesium is a flammable metal, obviously you’ve found out. It’s fun when fighting car fires and you get that explosion of white fire when it finally lights off. I hate the stuff. It was used for camera flashes way back in the day.

[@texasedirp]

@@ag_trucks Also, FYI, you can use a 9v battery and some long wire to explode that airbag that you pulled out of the steering wheel. It could be a fun addition to your video. I’ve done it countless times. Just find the + - for the airbag, wrap a wire to each long enough to be at a safe distance and just touch the wires to a 9v battery (or even a car battery). It’s a quick giggle.

[@Jordan-qv1hq]

FINISH THE TRUCK ALREADY

[@BubbaB43]

GIVE HIM THE MONEY AND TIME ASIDE FROM HIS PERSONAL LIFE ALREADY

[@ag_trucks]

wish I could! it will get done, but there’s a lot to it. working as hard as I can!

[@darrenchesterton6410]

I dont know why I'm so triggered by the fact that you don't clean the rust off the surface of the metal prior to making parts. Lol

[@YungMar650]

Wearing gloves when drilling is crazy

[@ag_trucks]

Not recommended but the metal is sharp and my drill doesn't have a tremendous amount of torque. It would slip before causing severe damage

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Waste of time on crown Victoria steering set up just use early ford titt

[@ag_trucks]

I had it kicking around so I made it work. Should be pretty simple once I get my parts!