Building a LS Swapped Jeep Rat Rod in 10 Minutes PART 23

A few years ago I was lost in the endless google looking at all sorts of random cars, builds and new ideas. I came across this picture of an old slammed willys Jeep. For some reason when I see jeeps with their tops off it reminds me of a man go kart haha and so combine that with this awesome, low to the ground, v8 hot rod looking jeep, I feel in love.
The thought of slamming a Jeep, v8 swapping it, and doing all the weird suspension and steering modification needed seemed out of my league. And at the time Cleetus had just started to get popular with leroy (thankfully) and the naked C5 Corvette popped into my head and so began the crazy idea.
Far sooner than expected I found a C5 Corvette that was in my price range. It had a Silverado 5.3 lq engine because the previous owner blew the 5.7 LS1. Knowing I wanted to eventually boost it, but currently just wanting to cruise it, this seemed like a perfect buy.
After parting our all the parts I didn’t need from the corvette I ended up being only $2300 into the corvette and was able to get all the Jeep parts I needed for less than $900. And so the madness began.
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[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Here’s the Burnout video if for some reason you just can’t stop watching the awesome kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqCXm2lnr9Slr7c

[@timw6596]

A wide body Jeep that has Corvette power would allow you into not only Jeep shows but Chevy shows, Kind of a shame its so hacked up ....... but your having some great fun and that is what it is all about...plus we get to watch you at your best and worst ............... keep it up !

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

It’s hacked because I didn’t know how to do anything haha I think I can make it clean

[@gafrers]

Great recap of another crazy build.

[@nozmoking1]

So we splatter smoking hot oil all over the garage and then potentially run the tires down to where they could throw sparks. I like it.

[@knowbull5hit590]

nozmoking1 ahahaa fucking dying lmao at this comment

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Well I didn’t think that part through haha

[@knowbull5hit590]

GARAGE IdiotS would have been a pretty cool Back to the Future scene had it caught fire lol

[@renz1013]

I love the flexible capabilities you can do to a jeep this is why I kept watching your video

[@66mybeat]

This build is the reason I started following your channel. Awesome build, and I can't wait to see what's next! Keep the videos coming!!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man

[@gasratzcustoms]

Hell yeah!!! We are building a jeep also! Nice work!!!!!!!!

[@jcatslist]

Well done sir, well done indeed. If only more shows/channels were like this.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I appreciate that man! Thanks!

[@ELLeeOh]

Hell yeah mang shop burnouts are the best burnouts 👍👍from this guy

[@Tampaboys]

This has got to be by far the coolest Jeep ever. Great job awesome build

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@shanewright6958]

Great job. That was a sweet Burnout. Another great video 👍👍

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man! As always I appreciate it!

[@timwegman5776]

Nice! I like these “Done in 10 min” videos. They sum the build up and they are what brought me to your channel. The Miata video was the first video from your channel I had seen and loved it. Anyway keep it up bud your doing a great job and keep me entertained every episode. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks Tim I really appreciate that!

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Seen it but watched it again because that burn out.... is thicc and it was fun to watch the build again

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man

[@chrisbeverly7266]

I really hope you read this... I been watching KZbin for a long time now but never realize if I scrolled all the way down that's how I leave a comment so you are the first channel I watch to leave a message on... You are to hard on your self.. Talk about bad welds.. People should know or learn really quick when fabricating people just bubble gum a weld until they are sure about it and you always go back finish it grind it down and it turns out great.. I love this channel.. Your not fixing up car by ordering high dollar parts or body kits its all fabercation.. You say you know nothing about wiring but you do awsom.. You may get something crooked but you see it over time and go back and fix it.. You are learning the best way there is.. Trial and error.. One day soon you will be seen as a master fabricator.. And the best kink,self taught.. Keep it up young man you future is going to be a great one... If I have one comment to say about the jeep there is only one.. The spot that the exhaust T.s together put a small bend there so it flows out better other than a dead T connect.. It will improve flow witch will help power... Love all you builds. KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

The video views have been down recently and I’ve been pretty bummed about it, not sure what changed or what I’m doing wrong. So I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that comment and all the kind words and encouraging. Thanks man

[@jeddroston9690]

Man(co) Go Cart~~Military Jeep Go Cart after its transformed into a LS v8 equipped JP Rat Rod...imo Kudos to you & your DIY 'tude,dude!!

[@kubicko2879]

It looks better than i expected

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@DjDubStak]

Ahhhhhh sweet memories

[@hillbilly8558]

Next just need more power to get those tires smoking so much quicker. Maybe a huge turbo or super charger! Cant wait to see the end result

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Agreed!

[@rogerfleury9759]

Have watched every video from day one. Just waiting for what might be popping out of your brain next! Great or ridiculousness Ii know it will be entertaining. And one day, maybe soon, it will come together into your vision of the end product. Doing by hit or miss, it’s got to hit sometime soon because you have had your quota of misses! Lol! What ever happens, we will be out here rooting you on!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha thanks man!!

[@every1likesr20mike]

Legend .... Cool vid as usual .. mad burnout . Still waiting for a update in the k20bug think you need to pop and in and update us on that matey .

[@daviddoodle87]

I agree. would be an easy video for him to pop on in and check out the progress on his bug, get his thoughts and reactions. even though I've been following the whole thing on the other guys Channel. Can't wait to see that thing rip.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

It’s almost done!

[@every1likesr20mike]

@@daviddoodle87 AHH I totally forgot I followed that guy I need to binge watch that .

[@every1likesr20mike]

@@GARAGEIdiotS you sir are a mad mad man but I love the stuff you are creating . I wish our laws in the UK would allow me to just chop summit up weld a bit in here n ther and let me drive it on the road . Come for the bug got the bug and want to see more of the bug BuG BUG !!!!! #K20BUGBURNOUT

[@jasonbickford4283]

Oh gull dam! That need skinnies up front and big fat meats on the back and yes big fat sticking out of the fenders kind lol would look killer

[@BeefaloBart]

Early CJ-5 hinges for windshield, hood and tailgate. They are D shaped so you can tilt them and remove them with no tools. I have a 60 that I am sourcing parts for to Jeeprod it Army style

[@demetrioreveles8017]

Lmao, min 11:54 made think my screen was filthy. Awesome job, you sure as hell know how to keep us entertained, keep up the good work.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Haha thanks man

[@jeddroston9690]

tire bits,pieces n smoke galore.. lol!!

[@abelcorpus7673]

Exelente 👍👍👍

[@knowbull5hit590]

Love the build, i have dreams of doing something similar with a C6 and 75 Ford Courier. What are the end goals for this project? Like HP goals. Drift, drag, Aussie-burnout car? Im assuming your gunna do everything with this beast lol

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

That’d be sweet! And yea hopefully we can test it out in a bunch of different ways

[@ainahko16]

In the Philippines, they modify their Jeeps like that except they use the Supra's 6 cylinder 2jz motor.

[@toddthrash4624]

Are there any pictures/clips with all of the panels on at the same time? I wanted to see what it looked like with the fenders and hood you built. So glad you cut the frame so the wheels fit in the rear wells correctly. That was gonna look dumb as initially laid out.

[@jhunfang06]

Dude in the philippines we have many selection of jeep...oldschool jeep or newdesign jeep it's all yours what kind of engine you want to install..stainless jeep or steel type...

[@douglasesofia5701]

Very very good

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks!

[@joshrobinson702]

Awesome

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks!

[@hotelbible3174]

How does one go about titling/insuring something like this

[@justinhobart8747]

🤔 So are you practicing those burnouts for anything special??? like Cletus & Cars, 😉?

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I hope so haha they need to get a lot better

[@redgeevangelista1590]

What type of Jeep body kit did you use here?

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

TJ tub and CJ hood and grille

[@ramondelosreyes3056]

I would have kept it as a Vette Kart

[@MrLarsgren]

11:30 easiest way to get balance close on chinese tires.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Hahahaha

[@MrLarsgren]

@@GARAGEIdiotS years ago we tried to get some tires for semi trucks. a chinese brand called triangle. they were everything but round. name was fit. got a refund from company. even farmers complained over them even when trying them on old carts for tractors. only use they ended up beeing fit for was a art project at a school. yes we got a refund and also kept the tires. producent said it was too expensive to ship them back.

[@derPetunientopf]

Hey, nice music.

[@justinwright54]

Fuck yea! Jeep rat!!

[@Biharis_89]

I prefer the 8-1 over the compound turbo. I’d like to see the Jeep vette get prettied up.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

That’s the plan, I’m tired of it looking like a turd

[@Japs_Eye_Of_The_Tiger]

based

[@sandycraven]

Cleaning up all that oil on the floor and everywhere else from that garage burnout is not a task I would take lightly .

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

I’ll get er done

[@stevensreejith3041]

bro shift the exhaust underneath the door

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

Shit burnout haha

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

It needs more power lol

[@divinedesign09]

I wanted to buy that miata my wife stopped me 😭😭😭

[@belair2k]

That’s not a burnout.it’s a brake stand.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

You’re a brake stand

[@robertbuckner2353]

@@GARAGEIdiotS You must be a burnout...

[@williamthompson969]

The adderall is real

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Negative ghost rider, just caffeine

[@vancityflip5675]

Selling this Jeep

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

What?

[@pedroduran5546]

Give it to somebody before doing this to a nice car😥

[@joel4491]

Assume video

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks man!

[@richardharris492]

Why would anybody do a burnout in their damn shop smfh

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Seemed like a cool idea to me lol

[@knowbull5hit590]

Richard Harris why not? Lmao

[@dobermanpac1064]

I’d rather have a 1945 restored to original condition. Sorry not Sorry 😐

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Well yea haha as would i

[@punsikon5119]

i want to own one...but i frm INDIA...HOW can i get one

[@addicted2fuel245]

Hey let's do a burnout in a rented shop the landlord and other businesses near me won't care

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

It was late at night, no neighbors around and if I clean up the mess then who cares lol

[@user-gq5cu1ed4k]

Idioten test