Can We Make A Modern Frame Work Under This Old Truck??

[@chadsfab]

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[@guypehaim1080]

I really enjoy seeing you teaching your sons how to fabricate. I like that you trust them to make the templates and the parts to be welded together. They will always remember these days when you're long gone. They will feel the love then that you give them now. You're a good father.

[@chadsfab]

Thank you, I'm certainly trying

[@scottmiller2455]

What a family. So refreshing. Mom even getting in there getting her hands dirty, on top of everything else she does.

[@annagarner1280]

Love her NO CHAMPAIGN OR CAVIER - DOWN N GREESY DIRTY KINDA WAY...GALS LIKE US PURE COUNTRY - love hard work

[@barrydavidson525]

I am really impressed how you are so patient and supportive in the growth and knowledge imparted to your sons.

[@scottoldre7038]

Loved Chad imparting his wisdom to the kids, and letting them do the work rather than grabbing it and doing it himself. Next generation in the making.

[@tyharrison9298]

This is one of my favorite episodes. Why?, because of the instructional relationship between Chad and his sons. Chad’s consistent demeanor aids his ability to mentor his sons, all of which respect both of their parents and have a wonderful time together in the shop. Chad’s patience in allowing his sons “on the job training” is exemplary. There is never foul language and always a calm addressing of challenges. Thank you for a great example for others to follow. Chad’s words of wisdom at the end of each episode are icing on the cake and as I have suggested previously, should be compiled into a book or series of books by the same title, “Chad’s words of wisdom.” Thank you for awesome content.

[@SNELLERIZED]

Brilliant way of keeping things lined up as you widened it! Fantasic quality work, as always! That's what I love about Chad.

[@arizonarider6998]

These kids have the best shop teacher you could get a lot of knowledge getting passed on . Nice !

[@chadsfab]

Thank you! Trying to give them a good foundation.

[@pacificrider08]

The knowledge and skills being handed to the next generation will help them learn work ethics in whatever path they choose for their future. You are great parents!

[@gregduello2816]

You’re winning. Your tribe seem to work together pretty well. Great to see that.

[@ericclaire-helenerfletcher9433]

Good to see Corbin working on the project and learning at the same Chad is a good teacher

[@steveleverett300]

All them young men learning great trades from Chad is so great. Love it❤❤

[@Chipcen]

Chad I see your whole family working in the shop your children are very lucky to be able to spend time with you and learn from you. Congratulations!

[@davidbreaux5989]

Kenner is getting big fast. Also all the interest he showed as the youngster is paying off as he's getting older and helping you out. Reminds me of when I was young working with my dad. Being able to work with all the kids together is a great family thing. Most awesome

[@marvincarter870]

What a great video of this build for Kenner. Chad's experience of all things doing these builds is amazing, and the good thing is he's teaching his son's so much of it! Stacey is a big part of this family and even gets her hands dirty!

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

Glad to see everyone involved..even the little guy..it put a big smile on my face

[@joesephhitteman591]

The boys have learned a lot from old dad , the products of good parents ! Fine boys you have my friend !

[@chadsfab]

Thank you!

[@kenhavlicek3476]

I'm in awe of the knowledge and abilities of you guys. I love watching how you're able to fabricate anything.

[@andrestewart7010]

Nice to see you working with your sons....

[@opalhensley7566]

The edits is so smooth, appreciated it!

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Chad and family for sharing this with me ! I really enjoy watching all of you working together building things !

[@ZacVaper]

Nice to have a dad that's giving and not like mine who's just a control freak. Mine that would rather put me down then build up. He was a mechanic too but never gave me a thing, not to mention, help build me a car. Your boys are blessed.

[@chadsfab]

Thank you, I try! Sorry thing weren't better for you. I think for some of us our parents teach us more how not to act than they teach us how to act

[@gorflunk]

Bro, that sucks. My dad would just make excuses, i.e. I don't like Fords, I'm not wasting my time on no foreign car, etc. I had a line on a cherry 72 Malibu for 750 bucks, which was high at the time, but the car was pristine. When I got there with the cash, the price jumped to 850 which I didn't have. I begged my dad to loan me 100 bucks until next payday (I got paid every week, no less) so I could buy the car, but no. I would never learn how to be responsible if he just paid for everything, he said. I just saved my money and then found a 69 Mach 1 for 500 bucks. I bought that sucker right up. It wasn't in as good a shape as the Malibu but I knew it would drive my dad nuts so, all around it worked out.

[@ZacVaper]

​@@gorflunk Same here but it was a 1970 Mustang Mach 2, it was on blocks and the lady wanted it gone. They wouldn't loan me the money.

[@steven.h0629]

❣❣ 9:30 dang! Mama Bear looks like a teenager with that ponytail tied back 👍😎✊

[@rolandtb3]

Super team, mentoring the younger ones. Assigning tasks at their capabilities with sufficient guidlines and challenges.

[@adamg1948]

Kenner is going to have one heck of a pickup when it's done (Are any vehicles ever really done?) and, the whole family pitching in to make it happen will mean it's that much cooler. Good stuff.

[@davidcamacho540]

You’re a great dad. I love the way you interact with your boys. That’s awesome. There should be more men in the world like you keep up the good work 😊

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Looking good as always great job guy's!

[@birddog435]

Love watching this kind of episode. Just a family in the garage building awesome stuff and learning valuable skills not to mention life lessons! Can’t wait to see the OnX build in your hands! Paul’s built it well , and you’ll make it work well!

[@dennisrobbins5451]

It nice to see your passing on SO much knowledge to your sons!

[@rickwarren7076]

1965 to 1970 Impala / Caprice rear axles are 64 inches wide wheel to wheel with 4 3/4 bolt pattern. They came in either 10 or 12 bolt.

[@bryanomicioli3301]

4wd S10 rear axle is 63 and bolts in

[@markglenn4929]

​@bryanomicioli3301 the 4wd S10 rear axle will bolt in to a 65 to 70 Impala/ Belair ? I have a 67 belair the last owner ran out of gear lube and it wore 1 axle almost in 2. I welded it up and turned it down now I have a vibration at highway speed. Only rear axles I can find are aftermarket and very pricey.

[@toddhansen5072]

Really fun to watch the boys grow and learn! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@davidclauson5256]

Great to see all the family putting in the work!! What a great channel!!

[@tedefinley4780]

Father, young son's. Love this I did.

[@joejewett8546]

I've never seen a frontend widened like that before. Great solution to a problem!

[@botfoblhrp]

what a awesome setup for making that wider😊

[@55ATA3]

I have always tool my son that there is nothing wrong with wanting more than what you have, but don't let that stop you from enjoying what you do have.. Too many people never stop trying to get more and never take the time to enjoy what they have now. The front end looks like its coming together nice....Great work guys...

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good to see the younger boys getting in and working on this project too.

[@ktmcc4360]

Great job on that frame boys. Genius move on the sliders for retention of the geometry. You guys work so well together. Great vid.

[@warrentobey5237]

Wide track Pontiac 😎

[@PercivalDunlop]

Been following your channel for a while, keep it up!

[@LAP1050]

Nice job on the widening of the crossmember and the engine mounts design. That was a full crew collaboration with all the men working on the project AND excellent camera work by the “lady of the shop”🥰 This is going to be another great Chad’s Fab build. Looking forward to the next installment. All the best Lou from S.E. Florida 👍🇺🇸

[@daviddill4314]

Just wanted to say I have all 3 of your shirts and the new "Grizz" is the best so far. I like the quality. You here people out there say wow that's a lot of money for that truck. Well they don't understand the amount of work and (money, supplies and utilities) it takes to do a build. The main reason I follow is the skills you share with everyone and have a little fun doing so.

[@madrew2003]

Excellent work! I love how you work the ideas by commitee. The plan was brilliant!

[@learsiyenoham]

Nice work Chad's fab team!

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

I owned my own shop for many years & now back home just mucking around, but I've always wanted a metal bandsaw for that kind of work! (I reckon my staff would have loved one too!) We really just plasma just a lot of our stuff though I never did get around to finishing the cnc table I started building. One day I hope!! Stick at it guys! 👍

[@jeffputnam8554]

Family , fun, and faith. Great combo

[@markrobertson9015]

That's a cool set up on the tire width but you can get that by measuring for the wheels offset when you have them made so no spacers are used. At least that's what I did when I had my wheels made for my 61 Apache truck. That's a cool build using an S- 10 frame. Take care.

[@texasgilley9533]

You guys did a awesome job on that frame. Best part of it you had all your boys working with you

[@allenbensinger228]

Always love a Chad's Fab video!

[@henrybgross4702]

Thank you for this video. I enjoyed watching you teach these young men. You do a fantastic job with them. Everyone needs to do more of this for our future generation.

[@rudiekeyser2495]

Exactly 💯

[@christopherthompson4359]

Brilliant way to keep things straight.

[@RachelleO-xm2ln]

Chad, you are a great teacher! Keep doing what you are doing.

[@sleepyseven]

Love the dad lessons. They will never forget .

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

I love, love, love, this video. Showing the kids how to do things in the shop. When I was in school They had all type of shop classes. Now they have nothing of the sort. The cut back that so many city and states have done to our schools hurt the kids more then anyone else. This is also the reason these kids are quick to get into trouble. Give them something to do with their hands and they can take pride in the creations they get to make.

[@chadsfab]

Shop classes are pretty minimal in our schools here too ☹️

[@skyepilotte11]

Very nice work on that front end widening...everyone involved even Korbin.

[@neilmalloch8658]

What a great episode. Very instructional not only to your boys but to all of us who otherwise had no. Idea what you. Could do to achieve what you have planned in your head.

[@TheOldaz1]

Great stuff working with your boys, it's an experience they will never forget. Interesting way to solve muliple problems, nice.

[@gophersk]

Fantastic you get to help your boys learn. My Father always expressed his regret in not having enough time to teach his sons and daughter more about mechanical work. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@MC-re2ry]

Takes me back to working on an Iowa farm side-by-side with my dad and grandpa. Times long gone but never forgotten.

[@papatomsthoughts]

I love that you are teaching the young boys how to do CAD and cutting and welding. 😊😊😊😊

[@78Mitsu]

it looks like it could be an 8.2 in 10 bolt cover, they look just like a 12 bolt cover. 64" width came in a B body. The catalog number is passenger side forward quarter of the tube if it's a later model, or on the webbing if its older. Some of them can be really difficult to get gears for. If you have the catalog number I have an old GM axle book kicking around here somewhere. 4 door impala maybe?

[@haroldphipps3457]

Any chance it would be ambulance or hearse? But I would think those would be a 5 on 5 bolt pattern.(??)

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Clean work, Chad and fam!

[@steelmill]

All of these guys are future car builders in the making.

[@theothered2549]

A very patient teacher.

[@davidestensen5492]

Love the stuff Chad, et all! As always, so awesome to see the whole family involved in the builds! Just today, had my daughter on a creeper under her car showing her how to change oil, etc. (funny, she dropped the filter right into the drain pan and gave us both an oil bath!!) Best to you and yours

[@chadsfab]

Thank you, it's definitely a lot of fun! And sorry about the oil bath, but I bet the memory of that first oil change will likely be priceless because of that. 😂

[@beaverc2884]

Korbin had a growth spurt. Man he's getting big. 😊

[@chadsfab]

Growing up fast 🫤

[@dougdean3134]

Nice progress and impressive width change

[@1944chevytruck]

AWESOME! GOOD JOB BOYZ!

[@Kickinpony66]

Stacey, Stacey, Stacey, glasses, glasses, glasses! 😜😜😎😎 And, it was good to see Kyler, even if he is camera shy! Widening the front will certainly increase the stability of the truck; it'll be less apt to roll in turns.

[@kimetherington2252]

Good video, as usual! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@benjaminallen4678]

Such a awesome video of learning for all. Thank you Chad's Fab!

[@michaelhanson251]

Chad, I look forward to each video, having a used car dealership in Salt Lake as my kids grew up we built all of their vehicles. Best time if my life being able to wrench with my boys, from square body to Hondas we had great times! Thanks for your example and amazing expertise.

[@chadsfab]

Very cool!

[@KristofKay-k3e]

nice to see Kenners truck getting some progress made on it, its gonna be a beaut when its done, thanks for sharing

[@scottmerry]

ONGosh, Give Korbin a year or two and he will be telling ya’ll what to do. Can you imagine the demo derby’s that he and Graden will have? Good job, Korbin.

[@charleswelch249]

I like the idea of widening the frame and cross member. You have plenty of strength, and you got rid of the weakness from the crumple zones. That's going to be a sweet ride. Have you checked out a f1 Ford rear axle. Pre 1966 should fit the truck perfect, or the 70/80's Ford Bronco. The rear axle was more narrow than the front from factory. The truck is going to be awesome.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Awesome work! What a great learning experience for the boys!

[@mickeydevey834]

I admire your attention to detail!

[@stephenpoe2037]

That is quite the project ! Thanks for sharing !

[@DennisMcGrew]

great as always great content very entertaining and very good work

[@OpieDogie]

Those 47-55.1 3100’s are my fave trucks and I prefer the three window like you got there over the five windows. You guys are making that old Chevy truck a real nice truck. Great work.

[@botfoblhrp]

this is very awesome finish product

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Great looking work.

[@danapatterson9460]

( 4 inches is a lot) I tried my hardest to convince my wife that 4 inches was a lot. You’re the man Chad. Don’t know how you did it .

[@chadsfab]

😂😂😂

[@mrolsen6987]

*HAHAHAHA!!!!* 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dwills631]

My grandpa had a 1950 3100. He'd load all of us grandkids in that old pickup and take us to the creek to local swimming hole. I wish i had that old pickup.

[@kevinfoley7704]

Great video. You had the whole brood in this video.

[@randallparker8477]

GM 12 bolt rear ends have a code stamped into the right axle tube on the front side usually somewhere near the center of the tube. You may have to dig, scrape and brush it a lot to find it. You may have an impala or large GM car 12 bolt... vista cruiser? They were also used in pick ups.

[@chadsfab]

Sadly all those numbers have been ground off.

[@blairpickerill19]

Greta job guys!

[@rodneyprimm5984]

Awesome work. You guys rock. God bless 🙏

[@Greg-x8g]

Hey guys doing great work cars and trucks love seeing your shows every time so cool

[@johnogan2386]

I like the way you open the frame up like that especially using those pipes to keep the thing the right thickness and everything that was fantastic

[@chadsfab]

Thanks 👍

[@TumbleweedRancher]

We kept trying to reuse utility beds from our old trucks, but they were too narrow for the newer trucks. The guy who did our welding cut out the inside corners of the boxes and inverted them and welded them back.

[@swamprat69er]

Chad, you and Paul are almost 7,000 votes ahead of the nearest competition. Way to go!

[@sparkyofsocal]

Very good episode. Thanks

[@chuertas003]

Great video, cheers from Costa Rica.

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

Always enjoy your words of wisdom and encouragement. God Bless 😊

[@chadsfab]

Thank you! May God Bless you and yours too!!

[@johnhart125]

You're a lucky guy zChad, my kids were never interested in my hobby/passion, did my stuff mostly alone, they were in and out a lot but never involved interested much

[@chadsfab]

Appreciate the reminder not to take them wanting to be involved for granted.

[@FredieFarmer60]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 Stacey is a true car mom.. 🙂

[@Justin-83]

If what happiness all you have to do is choose it. I really like that quote and love the channel

[@chadsfab]

Thanks!

[@woso3125]

Great video. I wish I was in your school 😅.