We have to widen the rear fenders to fit the box sides

[@willhorting5317]

I discussed this build with my 82 yr old dad, and my 36 yr old son, yesterday afternoon (Thanksgiving). And I showed parts of the original video of the build... and parts of Wednesday's video... to them. My son, who likes those old Plymouth cars, was greatly impressed. My dad... well, I couldn't tell. However, it did get my dad to tell us about a vehicle that my grandpa had back in the 1960s (which I remembered, when Chad began this build). Grandpa's vehicle was a late-'50s Chrysler New Yorker 4-door. Grandpa had bought it used, in 1960, according to my dad. And according to him, the car had a Hemi motor, but he couldn't recall what size displacement.... only that "it was FAST!!!".😁 Anyway, grandpa was a mechanic and sort of a fabricator. And much like Chad is doing here, grandpa turned that Chrysler into a 2-door pickup. Dad said that grandpa turned the front suspension "upside down" (I think he said it was the "longitudinal torsion bars"), to gain ride height/ground clearance. And put blocks in the rear leaf springs to lift the rear of the car. I remember the car. But I don't have a picture of it. Dad said that he probably has one, in a photo album somewhere. But he wasn't going to search for it.😁 Anyway, my memory of that old Chrysler.... and my grandpa...are part of why I am enjoying watching this build of Chad's. Plus, I myself, love old pickups.😎😎😎😎

[@jjock3239]

Nice job! You made the whole process look so easy. I love your new truck. In 1959, I did a similar job of adding 4 inches to the rear fenders of a 34 Ford pickup. It was my first attempt at doing something like that, and I almost had a nervous breakdown attempting to figure out how to do the job without messing the fenders up. With the fender mounted on the box, I cut the outer part of the fender off, and added the extension to the remaining piece of the fender that was still mounted on the box. Then I added the outside piece back on. It worked out ok, but there was a lot of stretching and straightening done to get the job right. The job was done using an acetylene torch and a lot of dolly work. Seeing what you did, makes me think that I would have been better off just doing the job by adding the extension to the outer piece. I really enjoy watching you figure things out on the fly, and not worrying about whether or not you might be making a mistake. And even when you do make a mistake, you just go back, un-zip the area of the mistake, straighten the panel the way you want it, and carry on. BTW: I am happy to see that you are going to round the top of the doors. I think it will fit in better with all of the other curves on the truck.

[@bobfurman862]

This project is one of your best...the cab proportions, wheelbase, and stance is visually appealing. The concept of making a pickup out of a four door sedan is exceptionally sound. This one is special!

[@vercopolis]

Hey, hey, HEY! Check out Bad Chads previous builds. 10 plus cars that are on fieyhahh. 🔥🎇🔥

[@jp2246]

I agree, this one is special

[@SkaterStimm]

Yeah I agree, really nice.

[@fixit4u73]

Hi Bad Chad👋 You're awesome. Thanks for the great content!

[@JamesParus]

Yes. Some of the builds are little over the edge. This is little less extreme and looks great.

[@s.w.e.racing3704]

What I like about fab. There's so many way to gain the same end product!! No way is right and no way is wrong as long as you get the job done. I'm my self would have put the 90 in it on a break and cut pies out of the 90 to fit it to the peace and filled the pie back in. That way the flat side would lay tight and end product would be the same with less welding. But like I said There's no right or wrong as long as in the end you have what you need. I enjoy watching you Sir. ☺️

[@danieloldham]

on the 12tth day of Christmas Jolene gave to Chad..........50 brand new paint guns........40 rolls of tape.......30 cases of zip cuts........20 boxs of markers........1o cases of flapper wheels........and a rusty old car to play with in His garage

[@danhanson6577]

Very very nice production of the video you guys work great together

[@bigcountrysgarage2.030]

Lmao

[@arisaka9963]

Don’t forget 15 cases of plastic chrome tape

[@devinmichaels6822]

Lol true

[@zerohour5747]

Hahahahaa

[@JackMacCabe]

My favorite part of the job when modifieing a resto playing it by ear after the creative thought process measuring cutting fitting and welding up a new creation I love that part the most it's rewarding and fulfilling once it's done before body and prep you get to see your masterpiece before it's done it's a great feeling no drug or money can give you that but yourself that's something money cannot buy, Monte-Carlo Jack from the county of Westlock , Alberta

[@BillCzerniejewski-br4jm]

I'm almost 70 years old and have been wrenching and restoring old cars all my life, and it's amazing how much I'm still learning from you. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[@Nutn_Prtty]

Amazing! best build project you got going on.. Make it your shop truck and advertise the heck out of it. Hope we will see this build on a T-Shirt ! 👍

[@redmike7911]

Nice, I am looking forward to seeing the completed box and fenders. When you are in business for yourself, speed is of the essence. When your retired, its the satisfaction of doing and finishing. The speed is no longer important. Love your work and Jolene always does an outstanding Job! You two are very lucky to have found each other! You complement each other like ying and yang.

[@jamescnorris]

BRO... THIS IS FKIN AMAZING!!! When you laid the second piece of metal on and it touched the floor...Matched the front one.. You are an inspiration. I enjoy all that you show, do and teach. I don't throw any of your knowledge away!!!

[@kevinmcleod3741]

This afternoon I had the opertunity to go look at a rusty but all there 38 chevy halfton . Awesome truck all rusty and such . The glass was still in it as the interior and gauges seat was just springs but all in all a complete truck ! The bad news is he's not selling . Oh well I'll keep looking . Chad and Jolenes truck is going well! The pockets lol sounds like he's making pants for the truck lmbo ! Thumbs-up Jolene and Chad 👍

[@garrybernardin9719]

The 38 Chevy pickup is the best looking pickup ever made.

[@willhorting5317]

@@garrybernardin9719 as a friendly tease, I'm going to disagree. I think the sexiest pickup ever, was the '54 Chevy.😁😎 But I admit that I am extremely biased. My grandpa "gave me" a rusty non-running '54 3100 as a high school graduation gift. It then sat for a few years while I saved money. Then, in the latter '80s, I personally rebuilt that old truck in my grandpa's shop. Complete frame-off rebuild. Ultimately, the only things that I didn't do myself were the seat upholstery, and the paint. Took me a few years. Wish I still had it, but it got sacrificed to finance a divorce.

[@garrybernardin9719]

That my friend is a great story. Other than the divorce and the fact you had to sell it. I spent 17 years getting my 56 Chevy dr hardtop on the road. It’s been on the road for 10. It proudly sleeps every night beside (what I respectfully believe is) the most beautiful pickup truck ever made. Even Chad couldn’t improve on it.

[@willhorting5317]

@@garrybernardin9719 👍😎

[@peterm4920]

You are one gifted person with your amazing skills, ignore the haters their jealousy comes out in comments.

[@dannyhutcheson9932]

I think that the best part of your live videos is that you show how the struggles are real but with patience and persistence a person can adapt and overcome. Another good one, thanks.

[@bradsmith6972]

There's some that have visions and there's some that have visions and get it done. And then there's some that have visions tell you how good it can be and they never get it started but there are big critic. I prefer to stand behind the people that get her done. Always enjoy watching nice show

[@chasingsunrisesandsunsets2464]

Realizing Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, it is nevertheless a reminder for us all to be thankful. And staying on point, I am thankful for the time and labor Chad and Jolene put into delivering content that is both educational and entertaining. Thank you both and have a Happy Thanksgiving today and when you celebrate the Canadian version.

[@b.a.d2249]

Very well said

[@mozellagi]

What a treat to meet Chad and Jolene in Houston. Genuinely nice people; enjoyed our chat very much!

[@donwilliams3626]

Thanks for sharing the whole process. You choose not to hide the struggles, but share them freely along with the victories. Some might say body work can mimic life! I predict that as you zip cut the metal and weld the seam back that little gap will work its way out. Then we will all forget the little struggle.

[@robertfitch681]

Best part of waking up is watching you work. Great visionary.

[@BearBudgetgarage]

Some people don't like your more unconventional creations, but that's art. Love it or hate it, it makes people look and think. This rig should appeal to damn near everyone who appreciates old truck style...

[@hickeyskustomresto]

It always amazed me that more guys aren't making their own boxes, it's really not that hard, probably harder than finding a repairable box. As long as you got fenders the box is easy. Glad you're sharing this one, it's a fun one

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

My husband made the box on our 37 GMC and it wasn't hard to do, but we dont have fenders for it so we are making those next. The hardest part about that is duplicating them in the English wheel, but maybe we will think of an easier way of doing them.

[@sheldonkleeman759]

You have an artist eye the way you break down shapes is truly something to watch.... Jolene is Amazing

[@timothymcfarland1307]

Thank you guys. Always giving gkod tips

[@rayphelps9654]

Outstanding work. This is some of your best work......Turning a 4 door car into a truck.....freaking awesome. Hope to see this in paint

[@rondejoux8006]

This would make a great shop vehicle, with retro signage it would look great. I am loving this build. I think Chad and Jolene are enjoying this one.

[@David-uu1oj]

Wow, great build.........again 🥳

[@jamesmolsen]

Great job, this project is coming together and looking like a factory built pickup

[@douglasfathers4848]

As all ways Grate job mate . They say you can not teach an old Dog new tricks well I think you have proved them wrong, I have been fabricating steel products all my life and just watching how you do things Brad I:m learning some thing new every time . Cheers mate .👍🛠🤠

[@TheBMWJack]

The metal artist at work who can't enjoy this guy and gal

[@gregoryh4601]

Every Day is a Great Learning Day of Metal Working. Jolene is the main Boss Lady does not want to make KZbin Mad 👍🏻

[@oldredchevy-hh6de]

This is perhaps Chad & Jolene's most interesting project yet. Really enjoying following along every day.

[@henryallisonsr8318]

I enjoy watching him and learning along the way

[@michealsailor7423]

Happy thanksgiving Chad and everyone else! I love metal fabricating and work on Vw bugs, so I appreciate everything you do! It’s quite the art and not everyone can do this kind of stuff! So your essentially watching an artist in action! Be good to each other!

[@willhorting5317]

@Mike Raffphone "BS"? What "BS" are you referring to?

[@davidwesselsr7316]

Kool project for sure. I have been contemplating how I might fabricate a box for several months. Thank you for giving me the encouragement and mental ammunition to getter done. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks again.

[@lynnrussell4285]

I really like this project. Converting a car into a truck is such a massive undertaking and demands so much imagination and ingenuity. Keep up the great work.

[@eloyrodriguezviera6187]

Nice truck…..outstanding👍

[@Lotsaslots6747]

Looks better with each passing day. Like all the ideas and methods you utilize.

[@robertdehaes7572]

You have to visualize every step in the process to get to where you want to be. I appreciate your thought process. Thank you also Jolene for your talents, interest and support. Bless you both this thanksgiving

[@georgeeldon21]

This is my favorite project!!! Amazing👍

[@tonymoat9825]

Really enjoying this build, has to be one of your best so far.

[@jcvanover6331]

Sir I am not much at making posts but I would like to say you do some of the most amazing fabricating I have ever seen your work is absolutely amazing

[@TheCrackerBox]

The truck is looking amazing. I would cut the seam where you welded it on and butt weld it now because if you leave that flap underneath the fender, it’s going to cause a lot of rust issues in the future.

[@waltmarks9720]

Nice work good luck on your trip 👍 😀

[@robertdehaes7572]

You're showing me how to work through my frustrations without losing my cool. Thank you very much!

[@johnverrill7360]

These last 3 episodes have been a great learning experience for me. Thank you for your efforts! Looking forward to seeing you install the fenders and complete the bed. Thanks also Jolene for filming it so well. Have to say my wife is enjoying the series too!

[@jimwhittemore1610]

Thanks for sharing your vision

[@bobdavis3389]

Fender is going to look great .

[@fredhoman6101]

Thinking and measuring takes as much time as fabricating the pieces with this kind of work, awesome job and looks ,always thinking a few steps ahead, you're doing great,keep up the good work and thanks for sharing

[@billcoupe4468]

Not having an extra pair of hands when trying to add that strip of metal is much more difficult than you made it look!! I am really loving how the truck is coming together. I've truly enjoyed each step in the process. I think your idea of tacking some pieces together to trace out the shape strip to bolt the fenders on is spot on!! Happy Thanksgiving!! I'm thankful I found your channel!!

[@davidtutor6763]

Looking awesome. Thanks for the hard work you two

[@joshandnissa]

I love this project.

[@Kabeer_Humanity]

Wow!! This build is going perfect. Its awesome to watch you work so religiously and explaining things perfectly. ✌️✌️👌👌

[@rickarndt3895]

Great bro keep on keeping on you are the man

[@peryvindtrapnes824]

Great build! Like that you try find a solution that include tools most homes shops have available. Then more of us can at least try some of the same.

[@lewispaine4589]

Great stuff as always, enjoy your time in Houston

[@joehoover5204]

Digging on your Plymouth pickup truck!

[@williamrosario5164]

i love that truck style. cant wait to see the end result.

[@newvintage1554]

Loving the work and can't count how many times I needed a 3rd hand

[@chuckchambers3816]

This guy is genius could watch this guy all day

[@davidzirkel2145]

I respect your style of genius. You make difficult decisions easier to make in my own projects.

[@chrisrota9352]

That fender is amazing sir I love watching you work

[@philipheels822]

I think this would make a great Shop truck for trips into town.

[@stephenlett9208]

Best build yet!

[@bradleymckay365]

Thank you Chad for really making the 90 on the fender so simple to make. I would have never thought about doing it like that and yes it's more welding but that's a great way to get better welding. That was so smart 👏 👌

[@scottiestamper4659]

Looks really good guys

[@jaymorgan8017]

I like how you said do it fast - yes productivity counts ! Put a guard on the grinder, if the wheel shatters it's lined up on your neck or wear a face shield ? Live long enjoy your prosperity and we enjoy your creativity.

[@trespass2085]

i like the progress on fender looks made to order

[@classactkirk]

I love the shape of the stock rear fender that's going to give alot of attitude. Perfect look, outstanding

[@mikekelley5951]

Love the way you're doing the finders nice job 😎

[@ejharrop1416]

The truck is coming together nicely and looking awesome. Thank you, take care and peace out.

[@papagarza6437]

The fender stretch is gonna work great.. Good job.

[@chuckcourtot5420]

After watching you today I went back to view a video of all you cars that you have in your shop. Hard to say which I'd prefer because they are all unique. I will say it pissed me off listening to you having to justify what you have done. No need for that sir. Anyone with have a brain and a good work ethic knows you are the man. Great job Chad!

[@randy9573]

Matches the front fenders now. Awesome 👍🏻😎

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Those fenders are going to look great on that box!

[@ronlawrence4293]

This F-en truck is gonna look awesome.

[@patpatterson6214]

watching a maestro at work.

[@mikefriend7570]

This man Chad, fabricates with sheet metal and makes it seem as easy as Bristol board. Champion stuff!

[@Neverforget133]

This one's going to be one of the best it would be nice to see it in some nice unique paint job 😁

[@stephenfularz7573]

It will be a nice pickup truck.

[@tomvanderbeuren6589]

I admire your perseverance chad! Keep up the good work 👊

[@bd9875]

This project is awsome. Good work you two I enjoy watching everyday.

[@johnweeks5614]

Happy thanksnksgiving and awesome fender you are really making that truck fully custom

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

That's some awesome metal working skills Bad Chad and equally as great camera work from Clean Jolene.

[@TheREDBARRON65]

This is also one of my favorites . I hope its left as it sits with artillery wheels. Burgandy with black fenders and creme wheels. This will be probly one of his best builds. (the dump truck and the hot wheels coupe are my favorites)

[@willhorting5317]

I agree with keeping those wheels, and the current ride height. And I truly don't care what color, as long as he paints it... and they use it.😎

[@kennethsmith3625]

Looking good 👍

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Very nice Chad & Jolene!!

[@ropesauce]

Just found this project in the archives. Been binge watching and enjoying. Nice work

[@flatworm00]

I like your thinking! Very smart and an excellent use of materials.

[@JohnM-zc4ju]

I am loving that truck. Awesome work Chad & Jolene!

[@eugeneemery1140]

I Really like the looks of that Truck! Great Job Chad and Jolene! Awesome 👌!

[@ford8467]

Good looking job on that truck.

[@rmacriebe]

I watch almost every day and don’t comment but this is my favorite build. It’s going to look sick

[@mikepandelos9090]

Another wonderful job

[@cannabisticannabisticino2718]

You fought for a moment but then you made it. Great job guys 😎👍

[@jeffreykirk7867]

Another good job done. ..... from UK 😊

[@jeffhibshman7874]

Great build. Love it

[@davidwood1923]

I Pickup Something New... Every Time I Watch You. Thanks Chad

[@scottbenjamin5047]

Looking great! Just thinking that tacking on that strip might've been a good place to use your 'start in the middle' plan.

[@clivefisher2335]

Fender looks great

[@GT.Bugger]

Can't lie, was funny watching Chad struggle with the fender a bit but he got it done and its going to look great like the rest of the build

[@KevinjLangille]

Chad you are a comedian and a master fabricator. Love your work. I'm sure Gene Winfield is very proud of you.

[@williamcummings6562]

You’re really sculpting this one. This is coming out bad ass!