Chassis swapping a 84 Chevy 3x3 to a Second Gen Dodge Cummins 4x4 Chassis

[@matthall7144]

I owned a 92 Dodge / Cummins in the mid 90’s...I remember showing up to work with it and when an old timer mechanic looked under the hood he said “the body will rot away long before that motor wears out”...happened just like he said!

[@johncaldwell3558]

I have also had the same yard brush for 30 years......I have only changed the bristle part 9 times and the handle 7 times Lol. :)

[@mikemullay5622]

Just like my family's heirloom axe. Its only had three new heads and two new handles!

[@wackowacko8931]

Vintage Air has a much smaller evaporator/heater - it moves all the parts on the inside of the cab, and uses a plate to cover up the hole left by the stuff in the engine bay. If the guy doesn't care about A/C, you can use the parts from a heat-only truck which has a considerably smaller footprint in the engine bay and weld up the extra holes.

[@harrycatrell1471]

I am totally amazed by how "easy" you make all of this look! Thanks for another great session, Brent! Pablo: Good Dog! Be safe!

[@nedkline886]

i wish you had a discography, the music you play is so good. i would like to know each tune of each video. i like square body chevys, had one in 74, turned to iron oxide by 87 rusted out by 02, o2 rusted out by 13, youd think id learn. ha. love your informational videos. you are an amazing artist , you make everything look so easy, but it aint.

[@AndrewKarpyszyn]

Shazam is your friend :)

[@morgansword]

I like this adventure... the two frames so close together so mounts might go even easier than hoped for. Short and sweet little project

[@thaifoodlover5296]

Very cool. I love this channel because of the sped up video. Hours of work can be watched in minutes. Fun to watch.

[@michaelfrancis7072]

I love how you casually take on what I'd call nigh on impossible jobs.

[@4x4play4]

yeah, it just took me the last year to take the bed off my truck, restore the frame and suspension while dropping it 8". that's a couple hours for him ;)

[@chicagovasko]

I remember when I had my square body I caught alot of looks and alot of thumbs up.

[@garymccord4277]

Glad to see the son interested in an old truck, my grandson just bought a 1986 GMC that has only 17 thousand orgional miles and had been in indoor dry storage since 2008. He is 21 yrs old and calls it the old square body . To me it is almost new, to him this is a really an old truck. Keep young kids interested in this old hobby. Brent you make it look to easy which, I know this is a ton of work. A+++++ videos

[@willtricks9432]

Square body truck have their place in my "Want it" list. The colour is great . Cheers

[@geoffreymills9932]

That was a load of work just to do an engine swap but you killed it, nice work Brent

[@rickmaddog7348]

You son is lucky to have such a knowledgeable father and great work shop. I love the General.

[@timhorn902]

I help to do a Cummins swap. In a crew cab dually 4×4 the only thing we done was changed out the engine crossmember , transmission adapter plate and made the flexplate work.

[@bobsillas3553]

Two door out of a four door. On Boosted Boiz they make a new manifold they are good at it. All you need is a metal saw that cuts angles put that turbo where it has to be for this build

[@brianhdueck3372]

Between Brent and Dan over at DD Speed Shop nobody else needs to work in Manitoba! You guys get it all done! Good job! Love all ur videos.

[@wackowacko8931]

You can flip the exhaust manifold upside down and then mount the turbo higher on the engine, if you have the underhood space for it - it should move the turbo away from the evaporator case and may make the exhaust routing a little easier. He also needs to replace the governor springs on the P-pump with 4K springs if he is going to play with the fuel plate.

[@paulouellete3554]

I’m so impressed by your project I like that I’m learning

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Ol Pablo goes no place in a hurry lol. Gotta hand it to you Brent you have a real knack for keeping interest going on the projects. Love it!! Keep em coming, and Thanks!

[@stomper2582]

I know I am going to enjoy this build as all the others. Couldn’t pull myself away until it ended. Good job Brent. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@brianhaw9398]

That squarebody is in very good shape. Around here (southern Ontario) there would be nothing left of it. Love the project.

[@HalfassKustoms]

yeah most of them are the same here.

[@andreweisan9613]

that should be an easy swap after doing the general it already has a 4 door cab you won't have to build your own

[@greenmountainsuriving]

Nah he probably has plans to 6x6 it or 6 door lmao

[@justintime2277]

Take the cross member off the square body frame and flip it upside down on top of the Dodge frame for the rear body mount. I've done that in the past,works pretty good..

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Halfass Kustoms :) best bet on turbo fit is take wheel wall near right fender out on and reinstall after cab also front clip is in permanent location okay if can do it possible! Also 1983 GM H frame be stronger then Cummings Dodge has too !

[@glennnickerson8438]

Your yard may be a graveyard for Dodge truck sheet metal, but the rest of the truck lives on to bigger and better things! Go Brent!

[@ronlynch7744]

The old square body’s are getting more popular. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@joaqogc]

I love his accent! Sometimes he sounds Scottish. A hug from Mexico!

[@Motovader72]

What are you talking a boot?

[@DependableAutoTruck]

i also have seen some exhaust manifolds that move the turbo forward which might miss the heater

[@murrayandru7527]

Spring Ahead Folks 1 hour Always a Great watch Brent thanks ! They used to call them a 2+2 I could be wrong though ?

[@cowboychevyschneider]

keep the great work man just got done with 1934 Ford 2 door sedan now I'm working 1934 dodge pickup with ls1 in it and put a b model mack cab on a army truck

[@briankinnear7461]

Interesting mix but understand why you want the Cummins. Bigger gears in the General will be good.

[@johnds6621]

I love square body trucks I had a 87 that I kick myself for selling after having it new from the dealer to about 23 years. Thanks for the video

[@rayeddy528]

Great content !! Looking forward to the swap !! Thank you for sharing !!! Be safe and God bless you all !!!!! Eddy

[@michaelguinn5736]

Hey Brent, have you ever considered doing a recap on ALL the vehicles you have put together over the years? Must be cool for your son to have a Dad like you!! Be safe..God Bless!!

[@bradywilliams2666]

I have an 84 1 ton dually k30 crew cab. Love it. We put buckets and console out of a Suburban in it. Has the 6.w diesel. That runs great but under powered. So an engine swap is in it's future one day.

[@hansvonschlader8227]

You have coolest most laid-back dog. I've never had a dog, and I know I am missing out.

[@scottheaser2277]

Yay it's going to be another great Build to watch

[@timhanson2080]

Looks like a easy job for you. You really make it look easy. I would take a long time. But I have never tried anything like this.👍

[@chriskingston4270]

This is exactly the kind of project I want to do some day!

[@henrygibson1530]

Hmm it's going to be interesting to see how it goes. I seen on trucks tv year's ago they did a ford four door truck like you with the Chevy. It was a cool truck when they finish it.

[@floydt2029]

This looks like a cool project build Brent, you have much talent :)!

[@howardkoster4026]

Brent, I agree with others on here in regards to "The General". You can probably do this one in your sleep...

[@scotth6670]

Puppy is golden and wants a ride dad 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Windsor Ontario area love to see the work

[@Lazarus1940]

Mike Finnegan of Roadkill did a similar Cummins in a Squarebody swap. If I remember correctly, he had to replace the inset on his firewall to accommodate the Cummins, and I think he was able to use a vendor-produced panel instead of fabbing his own. Check his build, might save you some time and headaches!

[@blueeyz2046]

Carona and I love the new project? It was our Saturday night movie! The marriage of a GM squarebody to a mopar chassis does sadden me . But at least you saved a squarebody Chevrolet!.

[@brianherron5400]

It's going to be a good build, love the idea 👌. Have a good weekend

[@andrewbeal2717]

You make it look so easy 👌 from 🇬🇧

[@weldthatiron3683]

Loving these truck builds and would really love to see a gasser build soon to

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Great job. Some fun and interesting fabricating.

[@charleswoodbury388]

Awesome video and music 🎶

[@jeffe.9904]

Cool Project, it's going to be fun watching! 👍🏻

[@raymondcoggins297]

Gonna be another great build

[@haroldphipps3457]

The pups know what "want to go for a ride"? means !! Mine too.

[@Hendrix78]

that's gonna make a nice truck.. it is already.. I love the grille on those 82s.. I have a Canadian s cottsdale c10 myself. built in Oshawa . still going.. can't wait to see how it ends up.. great channel..

[@albertapeet]

I think you mean Oshawa. They don’t build things in Ottawa , they just burn money there.

[@Hendrix78]

@@albertapeet sorry yes. oshawa.. dang spell check

[@richo2895]

The Exhaust manifold you can look to ebay for a rear side turbo mount They came on the school buses and Ford F 750 so there are options

[@xozindustries7451]

You can get different exhaust manifolds to move the turbo position to clear the AC box

[@frankguttmann9814]

I just love the work u do wish i had the talent to do that kinda of stuff u do

[@chicagovasko]

Ohellyeah. My favorite type of truck. Square body.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

You got to love those dodges nothing but the best. 👍👍😀

[@chicagovasko]

Lol Brent you said unthaud. That means it went back to being snowed on. Your funny man.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

AWESOME GUYS love that truck!♡♡

[@sheldonbenson4510]

That's great your doing a square body should be a great truck when your done

[@garoldpeterson3433]

I love your projects.wish I could be there to help.i always wanted to build a cab sub frame from the radiator support to the back of the cab and put air ride on the back of the cab like a big truck.i know a truck sub doesn't go to the radiator support but if you go that far the fenders can stay on cab.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Some guy: So Brent a guy can say you've been pretty busy lately? Brent: Yup.....,I've been busier than a Rooster in a two story hen house. This channel is all that and a cheeseburger too! Thanks bro!! Great vids and content!! I'm glad I hit the bell! I'm sure many will agree, we would love to see The General entered in the online 2021 International Car Show hosted by DeBosse Garage. The 49 Pontiac would also be a perfect candidate for one of the classes.

[@alexjones348]

If you flip flop the manifold and set the turbo lower in the truck it might give more clearance for the heater box

[@dolanschmidt356]

Looks like a good project 👌

[@timmyfields6159]

Why do you ask us that subscribe to your channel what we’d like to see . Hell, we think your work is so cool we’d watch you mow grass👍😁🤣

[@billbly1691]

I sure love your channel great job always enjoy your videos

[@5ociopathic]

Easy peasy, this'll probably be easier to do for you then doing an oil change!

[@bigchieftrucker9757]

Pretty ambitious. Look forward to watching.

[@martinwatters2729]

Wow your doing it i knew it . RIGHT ON.

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted.

[@CharlieMetcalf]

Woot! New build!

[@gazza6348]

Said it before happy to say it again your a very talented man great to watch mate thanks learning heaps 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@duanesgarage6294]

Great start, it was a pretty clean truck

[@joe1annie2]

Thanks that was cool enjoyed very much

[@MrThewhip333]

One I certainly want to see

[@redmunchkin]

Cool new project for me to watch.

[@quicknickgarage1]

I dig your channel. Pretty excited to see this build.

[@clevelandmaker386]

i wish i could find a crew cab like that! down south these trucks are 6k for baskets and sone guys have the same amount tied up in a squarebody as in a 2021 chev trailboss

[@MIKEH.777]

Its going to be another great build buddy 👍👍

[@tpledger100]

As Bob Uker used to say,"Juuusssssstt and bit wide!"......

[@celticdude4686]

You could flip the exhaust manifold. That would bring the turbo up. Might change thing for the better?

[@Name-vu1kn]

My 88 suburban square body had the same console and bucket front seats. If it’s not original it may be out of one of them.

[@freddiebates5539]

That's a nice old square body, but I'm not to sure you are going to have an easy swap on this one, something looks a little off to me, but the camera 📷 can fool us at times. I'll be watching the entire swap so you don't make any mistakes, Lol 😂

[@r1lark]

Pablo says "This is a weird one for sure!"

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

Let the chop swap begin yay👍😂

[@j.c.smithprojects]

did you consider flipping the exhaust manifold over? it raises the turbo height. dont know if you can set the engine low enough in the frame to clear the hood. i think a common rail 5.9 exhaust moves the turbo farther forward.

[@HalfassKustoms]

yeah, in the end it actually fits pretty good. but and option is that or put a second 24v manifold on also and moves the turbo ahead.

[@shanewright6958]

This is going to make a great looking truck 👍👍🇨🇱

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Great project 👍

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Buddy I see you got a clone going on here.... So far so good... After doing the" General" this will be a piece of cake....Smile I'm watching you..

[@darrinstone49]

Interested in how you moved the powetrain back. Would flipping the exhaust manifold over & adding a compound turbo kit allow the heater & AC to remain?

[@RichieCat4223]

20:05 There is room to cut the corner of the heater box and glass in a section. From this angle doesn't look like that much. Also don't know how much further the engine has to go back.

[@Pedroisanickname]

I know it's unrelated, but are you entering The General in that Deboss car show ICS2021? Hey, your subs numbers are ticking up fast. You should consider a "Live" show like Scott (accidental) at CWM, he made some serious coin. Cheers!

[@seafieldgrant6957]

I lke the video and the knee slapping music LOL

[@sdmode]

can you start selling these projects so i can buy one off you. you have the best taste in cars and projects. do you ever take orders? i have some swaps done!

[@snoopu2601]

That's what I said when Brent was building his winter 4 door chop top! But the reality is I live in California and the cost to get it to California and pay for the car not going to happen. If Brent signed the dash I might make it happen some how to get it out of Canada. I'm shire Canadians bought car's out of the U.S.?

[@sdmode]

@@snoopu2601 yeah, logistic would be annoying but worth it. Im having a car built right now, and its been 2 years for what he does in a few weeks. Simple works.

[@Rlearls]

You’re a busy man 👍

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Great job great project

[@justintime2277]

👍 From Cadillac Michigan

[@bucksmith9035]

i kept my rusty 3+ 3 original no computer no fuel injection no fancy crap AND YOU CAN FIX MOST THINGS ON SIDE OF ROAD but still interesting video