Is This It For Gonzo, Our 65 GMC??

[@eartag794]

It is amazing that it is possible to have awesome content on social media without bad language, false tension, disrespectful interactions, etc. You folks are awesome, thank you for sharing with this automotive and aircraft enthusiast.

[@Cantsaydog]

You know it amazes me how people make bad comments to all you folks out there in Utah but they still watch you and complain be thankful these people are good people no swearing no smoking no drinking they all get along leave them alone if you don’t like it don’t watch if you can’t say something good about people don’t say it at all they’re actually working what are you doing setting back and complaining

[@norcoredneck]

“Getting a little out of control” as he grins like a mule eating briars, classic!

[@chipprice1174]

Chad, I pretty much know small blocks, but have ZERO experience with an LS. I'd love for you to do a step by step, in detail, on what you do to bring this"new" block back to life! I think it would make an awesome video with many views, and I'd hope, a lot more subscribers! And, label them part one two three and so on.

[@daviddill4314]

I learned something new today. I have never had the chance to work on a steering box. I'm 71. You ROCK! Teacher at work. Lesson plan on the way.

[@downhill64]

Chad and team it would be nice to remove any disrespectful comments about Fab Rats, I would block those people from your channel.

[@jeffhill2089]

Seems like the tired motor is still dishing out smiles. Time for a refresh I guess.

[@donnac.1609]

As a true mechanic.....Chad enjoys challenges! Wouldn't wanna get bored!!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Can't wait to see this build! I know I say this often but I love this channel! Wonderful people making awesome videos! God bless you and your family!

[@allenkuester781]

Nice : old school trick with packing grease on the spring side of the seal !

[@barrywallace9522]

Looking forward to an engine rebuild for Griz. Chad you are so chill on camera, I hope you find time to vent. I know I do😁

[@derbf1]

Mom saved the truck shop and the house, ❤thanks Mom!

[@Buck1954]

YAY! Shop Mom!

[@rickydonahue1586]

AMEN to that!!👍

[@donanything6816]

A great learning experience, yes, your positive attitude is exactly that. Thank you for it.

[@KennethRobinson-rf9wj]

Your videos are genuinely entertaining, keep it up

[@kenmurray4232]

Too bad about Gonzo's engine. You saved from catastrophic failure so it's a good core. Cars & trucks are just like boats. Bust Out Another Thousand. Fully knowing this I still love to work on them. Thanks for sharing

[@robertr4193]

Too bad about the motor being so warn out in Gonzo but it was fun while it lasted and sense you are building a different motor it should live again. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

[@ABRetroCollections]

That LQ4 was probably worn out long before it ended up in Gonzo. Happens when you choose a 150+K mile engine for a build.

[@chadsfab]

It was just a worn out 5.3l from Paul's FJ. It has been a ton of fun, but it's time for it to come out get rebuilt and live on in Kenner's truck.

[@michaelc.3812]

I’d love to hear you guys talk about what you are doing when changing seals and other parts. Not easy, but viewers love to understand what’s going on.

[@johnperun232]

Thanx for sharing your experience 👍 Have a Great Day 👍

[@jefferyyoung6836]

After the borescope we now know that the iron on the magnetic drain plug was from the rust in that cylinder.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Chad and crew for the update on Gonzo !

[@katreniaclark]

Great save Stacy. That motor is blowing out oil......

[@WA7ALUT]

Good job Stacy, sharp eyes

[@donaldhalls2189]

Always a pleasure watching you work, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@laurence1643]

How about a nice 283 ci sbc with a 2 bbl ? Built to be pretty and get the best possible MPG. From a 78 yr old who started drag racing in San Diego in 1964 and has become an old Fudd in Paragonah with horses and a fly rod. Love your channel and family way !

[@markc9409]

Try pulling the snap ring then plug or cap return crank engine the pressure will push seal out and you can reinstall seal without disassembly of box.

[@chriszenker2468]

It's funny after watching you and your son it brought back a memory I was at work with a young guy and he told me screw drivers were not chisels I told him the screwdriver I was using I was using it like that when he was playing with Hot wheels they take the abuse keep up the great vids Chris

[@cordybrassfield4844]

I’ve always wanted to build something like this. I wanted to do an f100 and I was hanging onto a 351 Cleveland motor to power it but the years went by and my daughter was born and I realized that motor had sat for 5 years and I never even cracked a bolt on it so I sold it. Oh well maybe someday

[@robhart6042]

Chad, you come Highly recommended by the SouthWestern Utah crews (Fab Rats, Matt's Off Road, etc.). In every video that I have sampled here, the Very Low Video Resolution, makes it quite clear and obvious that you really Need to get yourself a REAL camera. Best Wishes with that, buddy !! (I've seen $40 flip phones from TracFone that video Better than this.)

[@chadsfab]

We use the same cameras as the rest of the Utah crew. We record, edit, render and publish in 4k. I have no idea why you would be seeing such low resolution. 🤔

[@moparman1962]

It was a matter of time for the not-new, definitely-used, been-stored LS engine Chad and Paul and crew put in Gonzo in the beginning. It's cool that Chad is already on it building a better 6.0 liter LS that will make considerably more torque and horsepower. Gonzo will be more fun-time, party-mode capable and we'll get to see him put the power down. ;)

[@SWResto]

Thanks for your content !

[@ronaldvuckovich6214]

by the looks of those skirts you might want to check if the cylinders are not oval or tapered

[@Deanna-k4i]

Well pretty much what we buy trucks for to drive and repair 😊❤😊❤😂

[@dalegereaux1863]

I guess it's not a problem since you've got another motor to replace the one that's a little worn out. Just more content for another great video, right ? 👍

[@winstonsmith8441]

Another great show. Thanks.

[@johnnykirkland611]

Good morning Chad's FAB'ulous family 👋 absolutely enjoy the videos thanks for sharing 👍

[@Bigjimcowboy]

Great teacher

[@rickydonahue1586]

I was just thinking why doesn't he just run it until there's a window on the side of the motor? Then you made a good point on the amount of oil under the hood. It would be a shame to burn it down! Love hugs and prayers from Waco Texas.😁

[@charleswelch249]

Can't wait to see you hit the key and the only smoke you see is from the tires 😂. Have a great week Chad and family.

[@JDZiemba1773]

I love ur guys channel......one request....can you guys tryn get some soft lighting underneath when ur doing the steering box or anything that's being fixed....it makes it easier to see what is going on...ok god bless ❤️🇺🇲

[@bignugget1976]

That is the most impressive find a bolt to fit rack I have ever seen :D

[@FenzoMac]

Thanks for another fun episode!

[@Kristof-Kay]

the pull on Gonzo is next level, no wonder you were saying dont care, i`ll do an autopsy when it dies 🤣 great video as always Chad, thanks for sharing

[@calholli]

Welcome to racing.. :) If you're going to drive it like a race car, you better be prepared to rebuild it every event.

[@kingranch8516]

As you know what Paul would say “ it’ll be fine” love the channel

[@chadsfab]

Paul would be right 😁

[@Tungchano]

Seems like Gonzo is James Bonds recreational vehicle, throwing a smoke screen like no other 😂

[@Kentucky921]

You get, you drive, you break, repeat remember always cars are still cheaper than drugs

[@rickydonahue1586]

I was going to say safer to but then I thought. That really depends on who's driving so I'll just go with definitely not as harmful to the brain.😂

[@_Merica_USA]

Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@skiqsr]

👍😂😂😂😂 😎 thanks for the analysis discussion I am learning.

[@maxxmich]

U also need a filter on the turbo...or good bye engine

[@KeithKalawa-bk4jn]

I enjoy your videos sir thank you guys

[@chadsfab]

Thanks for watching!

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@bradleymadosh911]

Get a 6.0 for it and put a cam and better valve springs in it

[@chadsfab]

Exactly what's going to happen! Look for it soon.

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

If it's anything like the Griz its going to take Gonzo to a whole new level

[@thephilosopher13]

You guys definitely deserve more subscribers. 💯💯

[@darrendaines5244]

Have a word with Steve Morris and put a SMX in Gonzo it may give just a little bit more power

[@dougdean3134]

You’ll make it even better!

[@paulbrowning7186]

Time for build this engine with Chads Fab , that’ll be a great series, you was looking for something different too.

[@frankfilippone9679]

Reminds me of the Castrol commercial "Fights Viscosity and Thermal Breakdown!!" 😅 Nice truck, will look awesome when you paint it! I'd drive it every day

[@chadsfab]

I would too, except somedays I don't get off the property unless I'm test driving a customer's car

[@frankfilippone9679]

@chadsfab I don't blame you, I'd kill to move back to North Western PA, and buy a piece of land, about to buy another house on long Island, what ya going to do, it's the burbs and my family is here, otherwise, I'd be out! But TG for having a place to live and having my motorcycle and my Tacoma S.A.Swap, gotta be happy for what we do have, oh yeah and my friends and family 😆

[@stephenpoe2037]

Engine failure is never fun ! Thanks for sharing !

[@joesphbest3120]

NO NEW Builds, miss you guys.

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@chadsfab]

Thanks for watching

[@wizardind3203]

are all of the rockers rockin and rollen

[@kevinfoley7704]

No old truck is free. Good video.

[@madrew2003]

If you bore it, bore it to a 5.7 and use LS1 pistons is a good idea.

[@trubass75]

I've got a 66 sitting on 35s with granny gears a np205 twin stick, 3:73s, yukon posi in the rear. 85-87 k5 frame. 454 crate engine, painless wiring, fitech fuel injection should you need another 60s model Chad

[@haroldphipps3457]

Sounds like a very cool truck!

[@njlooksee]

Looking forward to what’s coming!

[@jamessue8358]

Lol, throw in a quart of Marvel Mystery oil. It'll be fine. 😎👍🏻 ...🤣🤣 😮!? ..🤣

[@dudleybaggerman9574]

A Fine Remember today Chad 👍 👍

[@DennisMcGrew]

great as always great content m

[@garyonnen7634]

You’ll just end up spending more on tires anyway, it will be good fun. Thanks.

[@anthonylee2099]

Lookin forward for the new motor🤙🤙

[@hubertanderson7044]

Go on Chad and down it and put that LS in it or take that engine and rebuild it it would be one mean motor

[@ponypwr]

I bet there's a new project coming in the shop soon!

[@motardmike]

Howd Kaden's paint/body turn out any chance of a peek?

[@chadsfab]

I kind of showed it in the last video. We will be showing more as it gets assembled.

[@paulhall170]

Classic Chad, he's tipped off balance for a moment; "I don't want to know", but in a flash he's back to pragmatic Chad: "We'll do an autopsy".

[@shaneharrison4775]

True if your not true to yourself how could you be an inspiration to others with out that truth.

[@glenludwig5135]

Don’t blame Fabrats. Chad hammered the shit out of that motor. Cause he doesn’t care. Drop a new one in.

[@chadsfab]

I don't blame Fab Rats for it at all!! I'm thankful to Fab Rats for giving it to me!! And you're right, I beat it every chance I get 😁

[@littleacorn98]

Always EXCELLENT ✨️

[@skippyjones4195]

Hello 👋 guys well Chad looks like it’s time for a motor swap I would rather change a old school motor like that versus a new car today no way they suck I’m old school hahaha ok love you guys Take Care 👍❤️✌️💪🏻☮️

[@Crewsy]

The new rebuild will max out the turbo unlike now where the turbo maxed out the engine. The turbo definitely shortened the short life it already was going to have increasing the blow by so it blows bubbles now.

[@dezfan]

We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better! Stronger! Faster!

[@njlooksee]

I get it.

[@dezfan]

@@njlooksee 😎

[@johnhart125]

Toys break but good news is, they can be made better!

[@Redhowieoliver]

Love your advice at the end…

[@59vaughn]

Steve Morris builds bubble like that....makin 3000+ hp....🤓...so....maybe yer just makin so much....😏😎

[@ewood88]

I think you should pick up another Godzilla 7.3 for Gonzo

[@kpdvw]

Gonzo says: If I only had a bed and motor...

[@timdunmyer4549]

I guess since it's time to pull the motor, maybe while it's out it's time to clean up and paint the engine compartment?

[@abobymous]

A "job" for Korbin could be to use a label maker for all those blue nut 'n bolt bins. HAHA

[@59vaughn]

No you don't need to bump the rev limiter up....😏😝....at least until the forged rebuild....

[@paulnapoli7325]

Very very nice video , time laps with music not so much , forces folks to fast forward thru , and that’s just being truthful , just what happens folks want to hear Chad , all the rest not so much !

[@SNELLERIZED]

As much as I like Fab Rats, both their content and the people, they simply don't do good work. Nearly everything they do ends up having to be re-done. You've had to fix/replace nearly everything they touched on Gonzo. The same holds true for all of their equipment as well. The frustrating part is that Paul is super smart and capable. He just doesn't take the time to do things right. In the end, good enough isn't good enough. I appreciate that you guys do things right, and do it right the first time, as much as is possible.

[@FenzoMac]

Wasn't Gonzo a roadkill style build? "What's in the junkyard we can get running n a few days"?.. The look on Chads face when in the end of all of the thrashing when Paul surprised Chad with the truck was priceless. It was pretty sweet as Chad said that he wanted that generation GMC truck (or one like it). As a fan of roadkill and many of the style shows on KZbin the work on spare part built vehicles never ends and are always evolving. I think that's the point. One of the best parts of these shows as these vehicles actually get driven and earn their pay. In turn many breakdowns come along the way. Anyway, I can tell your fan, thanks for bringing back some good memories of episodes gone by.

[@kevinking3402]

It’ll be fine……..

[@SNELLERIZED]

@@FenzoMac It's everything Fab Rats builds.

[@FenzoMac]

@@SNELLERIZED I mean, it's in the name, fab rats, pretty much everyone of their build starts with junk parts or hand me downs. But come one show me another channel or race team or motorized group that uses their rigs as hard that don't need to constantly be torn down and rebuilt? Why do you think Chad's about to build his scout? Because he doesn't want to be tearing up and tearing down and rebuilding the beautiful Pristine BOB after each day out rock crawling.

[@lesheath6216]

Engines are easy enough to replace, but that 65 body isnt. If ya want to sell it I'm always looking for one.

[@guypehaim1080]

Pull the spark plugs and read them. Maybe you will find out where the oil is going that way.

[@chadsfab]

Oil is coming up through the rings, that was the purpose of putting the camera in the spark plug hole.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I Wish you could put out a Video a Day, Thanks for Posting

[@chocotaco8929]

Gonzo says I want an LS Daddy

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Before you tear your engine down to replace the rings it would be an excellent idea to check your valve guide seals

[@chadsfab]

I have a set of rebuilt heads to go on the 6.0l. The 5.3l will be rebuilt to go in Kenner's truck.

[@Bumblebee4788]

Don't forget the trunion upgrade kit, Chad....( Needle bearing disaster)

[@chadsfab]

I have a bronze bushing kit ready to install.

[@uniquelyamazing3885]

Chad I think you should go by o’l Smokey….King of the burnout!

[@scoobydoo5925]

Time to give Gonzo a heart transplant!

[@AmosAllen-v4s]

It’s not leaking oil it’s sweeting horsepower