Chevy Long to Short Bed Conversion Part 1- Parts & Garage Updates- Vandal Project 01 NBS.mp4

[@lanceklanceolotlast1064]

junk yard video you said you just got out of the military, thank you for your service!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+LancekLanceOLot Last Thank you Lance!

[@88camaroman]

love watching and learning things from you.....keep it going

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Charles!

[@philtripe]

nice project, i love the fact its a regular cab. i think you may find when its all coming together the drive shaft still wont be exactly where you want it... i did a s10 v8 conversion back in 1991 and had to get the driveshaft lengthened 3/4 of an inch and at the same time, cleaned, balanced, painted and with new universals professionally installed made the drive train super smooth and the truck loved to hit 7 thousand rpm while doing burnouts thanks to the 4.10 gears

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks! Cool story! Sounds like it was a fun project. I'm thinking this drive shaft should be fine since I'm pretty much making the frame the same as a short bed and the shaft is from a short bed, but well see. I'm getting reading to put new u-joints in the drive shaft and paint it soon, too. It'd be nice to have it balanced. I'll see if I have vibrations first. I had a weird vibration already, that I assumed was the dive shaft.

[@squiddyboog]

I've been watching your channel for a little while and saw your truck and the sticker on the back glass in the whataburger that I work at's drive through last night! Wish I could've met you:-)

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Ainsley Brick Awesome Ainsley! Yea, I was hungry! Lol Had been installing the interior from the donor truck into the Vandal all day. I stop by that Whataburger about once a week, so I'll go inside and say hi if I see you next time. Or keep an eye out for the "AGearHead4Life" t-shirt, because that's all I wear. Lol

[@SilveradoNtheStang]

So good to see your videos are back. Wasn't subscribed yet, but now I am. Wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge on LS motors. Recently started my channel on my Silverado and my fiances Mustang. First video I saw of yours was your LS head bolt torque sequence video way back when I cammed my truck two years ago. Videos are always entertaining and helpful. Take care man!

[@AGearHead4Life]

+SilveradoNtheStang Thank you brotha! I appreciate your feedback. Good luck on the Stang man!

[@markwalker1158]

Going to do the manual to power conversion very soon on my 2000 GMC 1500. Very curious about the B.C.M. myself. Love the videos and info and how you explain everything. Cant wait for the power window conversion video !!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Mark! I can't wait to get those in too! I'm focused on cutting the frame down right now, but once that's done, I'll be moving over to the interior. We'll soon see what all it takes.

[@hermyherm365]

Mark I look forward to all the vids brother !! Hell yeah

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Hermen!

[@mckenataylor9777]

cant wait man looking forward to it ive put off my 57 3100 build do to being laid off hopefully be working on it again soon

[@AGearHead4Life]

Good luck getting back to it man! I know how it sucks to be away from your project.

[@brianpardee1281]

cant wait to see what is happening to the vandal. just threw a new clutch into my s10 this weekend that was fun while working doubles haha

[@evan916r]

Nice to hear from you man , keep on wrenchin!

[@biglon62]

Awesome Mark! Just wish I could find a 01 short bed with a 5.3 all in my area are v6! Keep on wrenchin!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks brotha! Yea, I've noticed that finding a short bed with a 5.3 is rare. That makes this project even more fun then.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Man, Gotta love the single cab, short bed.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Oh yes!

[@jordydominguez3395]

I'm doing a short bed conversation on my 92 c1500 coming out nice !! can't wait for your truck to be short bed

[@AGearHead4Life]

Nice! Good luck with it JD!

[@patrickmacord8725]

JD'S GARAGE have you posted any videos on the build

[@jordydominguez3395]

no , but I was thinking of it

[@LsxJohn]

@@jordydominguez3395 what did you need to make you’re c1500 a short bed I am thinking of making my obs a short bed also

[@subaru733]

heres a tip for you the best seat cleaner for light or dark color interior is brake clean sprayed on a rag works great give it a try you will be amazed

[@AGearHead4Life]

man you gotta be messing me with. That stuff is aggressive! I sat in a puddle of it it once.. It about ate my ass cheek off!

[@landeomartini87]

The pick n pull off applewhite usually has a good selection, but the trucks are tucked in the back. You should go check out the TX Mile event in victoria. It's only 25$ for the entire weekend. I heading down there from SA today.

[@AGearHead4Life]

What! That sounds like fun and I didn't even know anything about it. I need to find a website that will track all local events for me and let me know whats going down. Cool man. I'll have to look up that Applewhite location and check it out. Thanks!

[@GoConditionOne]

Came for the Chevys, stayed because i found out you're a marine. 2nd BT 3rd Marines, Rah

[@AGearHead4Life]

+BlitzkriegLDR haha Kill! 1st Mar Div, 3rd Bt 2nd Marines

[@darrellcoy]

I had a Suburban that was trashed with nasty shit in the interior.... I used Simple Green (not diluted) to clean the cloth. Looked amazing when I was finished and smelled great. Sprayed it on, wiped it in with a gloved hand/light brush, and scrubbed clean with a damp rag. One the rag was dirty I rinsed it with a water hose and rung it out. Done that 2 or 3 times to each 2foot by 2foot area. I might still have some before and after shots if you wanted to see.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing the tip. Im sure it worked well, but I have a slightly negative memory with Simple Green that kinda keeps me away from it. It's good stuff. Its just that they made us use that crap all the time in Marine Corps boot camp and .... well yea. The smell doesnt remind me of lovely flowers. lol I wound up using stuff called "Odor Ban" and I think that I like it. Not only does it disinfect, but it smells pretty dang good too. The vinegar did a great job cleaning and disenfecting the seats though. I just wanted to make sure the vinegar smell was gone.

[@darrellcoy]

That makes sense. I'd probably avoid it too. lol. But it works. I sent before and after shots on FB messanger. Keep up the videos man! love the content.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Darrell! I dont usually use FB Messenger or any type of PMs Because they get overfilled, but I'll head over there and check it out.

[@petecolone5125]

shouldn't be a problem making the power on the doors work, just hope u snatched up the wire harness of the new doors. good luck bud. great videos

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Pete! Yea, I took the whole door with the short harness that plugged into the dash just inside the door. I've decided to just bolt the whole door up to the Vandal since they're in better shape.

[@randyhobson6343]

Great video as allways can't wait for the next one

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Randy!

[@isaacperez4508]

Wassup man That's a badass truckyou are making I got a 98 chevy 1500 long bed I will love to give it a muscle hot rod look...inbox me your ideas

[@josephgzalez]

Looking forward to you doing a rear disc brake convertion on the truck man! I been wanting to do mines for a while, but dont know how to go about it. 👍🏽

[@AGearHead4Life]

Word! On which truck? Becuase this Vandal ready had disc brakes on it. I'm jus going to upgrade the calipers to dual piston, instead of the single piston one. I do things that I have all of the parts now to do the rear disc conversion on the C10 now though. I believe that i just acquired the calipers that I needed.

[@lsxcole7039]

Would you consider doing the power door change over video first? I am wanting to change the ones for a project of mine and have no idea how I would hook up the wiring it would be greatly appreciated keep up the videos man there really helpful

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Wayne! I may be able to do that. From what I can tell so far, there's already plugs in the cab for the wiring. Just slip the doors on and plug it it. It appears to be ridiculously easy, but we'll see if they actually work out that easy soon.

[@RamSkirata]

Mark since we wanted to discuss Marketing at one point: here is a small pice that just came through my head: comments on the video, as well as likes and dislikes show KZbin engagement and are important for video ranking in the search results. So encouraging comments and likes is a good idea :)

[@AGearHead4Life]

Glad that you pointed that out. I felt that I did this already, but as I look back, I dont really do it much. I work on applying that. Thank you! BTW, I had forgotten this was your screen name on YT. I'm use to seeing the white square body profile pic...

[@RamSkirata]

Yeah, i can imagiene, that thats confusing :) Since i do a lotta videos myself here, thats nessecary though. You know what ? Im just gonna start a list where im gonna write down everything that comes to my mind, so that im prepared when we talk! :D

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Ram Skirata Sounds good brotha! Thank you!

[@RamSkirata]

started the list now, its growing^^

[@CrimsonHawk09]

Hey Gear, do the '14-16 jump seat. Much better and comfy. Phone sits in the little shallow cubby hole perfect and 3 cup holders. With a nice center console. Did this swap with a buddy. Total was 125: 100 for seat 22 for bracket and 3 for entrance to yard

[@AGearHead4Life]

You know what, you're right. I've got the Tahoe jump seat in it right now and I really do like it. Not only does it have the nice cup holders, but the awesome huge storage space under the bottom of the seat too. Love it. I'll jus stay with it. But I've got mine just wedged in there right now, not bolted down. I figured that I'll need to weld some feet onto it. What bracket did you say you bought to make it fit?

[@CrimsonHawk09]

AGearHead4Life I used one from a 99-02 silverado like my truck had with original console. but any other tahoe or burb bracket with console should fit from 00-06 and gmc or chevy 07 classic down that came with console. And i mean console not the jump seat. FYI, I have an 08 rear bench seat in mine me and friend modified using the left bracket from original and putting it on new one. Fits perfect just a tad longer on the leg but my 240ibs butt still fits lol

[@juice454ss4]

You should've just bought a short bed bro. Just my opinion. But it's interesting to watch this. Nice videos bro I enjoy watching them👍🏻

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Juice! Yea, I'd say that you're right, if I was actually just looking to have short bed. That's not what happened here. I just wanted a cheap beat up work truck. It just so happens that I also have an itch to cut a frame and make a short bed. Then all of the sudden this short bed was given to me... SO, time to scratch that itch. I'm really just doing it to do it. I actually would probably rather have the long bed for the things that I plan to do with it. lmao I know, doesnt make much sense. I may enjoy playing with vehicles too much..

[@AGearHead4Life]

It pretty much just boils down to this. It's a challenge that I want to accomplish and it's fun. I like to keep expanding and learning. Just like the rear ends that I'm lengthening. Not too much longer, I plan to learn how to build a roll cage for the Camaro.

[@mikehungcho]

Great video!! I got a question for you!! What length or number is on the shorter shaft. Ima start looking for parts I want to get the right one.

[@chriscarrera3128]

Hey man I’m in San Antonio with a 05’ Regular cab long bed and I want to convert to a short bed lol

[@redlineperformance6738]

Can this work on a new body style Chevy 1500? Like 07 and up

[@Junior-fy8bn]

New Sub , Cant Wait To See The Finished Product .!!! Im Workin On A 00 Gmc As Well but Mines A Stepside 🙂

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks for sub'n Junior! Welcome to the show man. Nice project you've got! I really like these trucks.

[@Junior-fy8bn]

AGearHead4Life Yes Sir They are My Favorite . Lookin forward to that interior swap, i currently have manual windows and want to make them electric as well.

[@baddbradd89]

OK, the dark grey seats in the intro: they look like 05 up seats, ever put those in an 88-99? I have the same for my 1994......wondering how much crap I have to do?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Those seats at the beginning of the video in the background are the ones that come in 99+ Ext cab trucks and Tahoes. Those are whats going into the Vandal. I havent put them in a 88-98 yet, so I couldn't tell ya. But they do make a very similar seat that is made for a 88-98. Theyre the ones that I put into my 87 Chevy truck. They're called a 60/40 split bench with a folding console. They can be hard to find, but theyre some of my most favorite seats out there. I have an install video of putting them in my C10. I'll get you a link.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Here's the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2erpIxqZqeckKs

[@jessealtamirano6512]

It's crazy to see that you live here in San Antonio now lol.the truck scene is getting big right now especially the silverados of course.there is a group on Facebook were everyone post stuff for sale. SAN ANTONIO TRUCKING.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Jesse! I'll check it out!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Just sent a join request.

[@Zamora08]

Will a 5.8ft short bed fit on a 6.5 bed frame?

[@stwhite5135]

Truly anyone can make a KZbin video.

[@AGearHead4Life]

+St White That's right! Just like making a family video. Just upload it.

[@lowlifechris5833]

that back glass pops out with a lil rope in 2 mins flat

[@AGearHead4Life]

chris Robertson We had pulled a tinted one from a junk yard already. So we used it. The rope trick worked on my C10, but we didn’t try it on this truck. The glass was glued in. So we used a knife to cut the glue out. That sucked pretty bad. So I got online that night and bought a razor tool made to extract them. Lol

[@tylerwalker6625]

keep the videos​ coming love watching

[@AGearHead4Life]

+tyler walker Thank you Tyler!

[@TheSugabear210]

That's the Texas weather lol it got hot later

[@AGearHead4Life]

lol It did and that jacket came off quickly!

[@reviewcrewforyou]

Is it the same for 05 2500hd crewcab longbed. I haven't seen any long bed to short bed crew cab vids or articles

[@RollingwithRuckus]

at the 12:30 mark in the video the front leaf spring mounts look like the short bed mounts on the junkyard regular cab?

[@AGearHead4Life]

I have heard that those are the same. Someone commented that as I was doing this project. My problem was that I had to get the vehicle gone due to HOA and they were pretty rusty anyway. Looking back, I probably should have found a way to take them off anyway. It would make things easier having those available, unless one plans to use drop hangers anyway.

[@sbush7118]

the power accessories in the doors and seats should just plug into the distribution blocks under the dash. From there you might need to make sure you have fuses in their proper locations on the fuse box, but everything should run as intended. (Provided they ran properly in the GMC)

[@AGearHead4Life]

That is great to hear! I was hoping that it'd work that easy, but wasnt sure. I mean, I could see all of those spots are on my basic work truck just waiting for a plug. Even the cruise control pigtail is under the hood and capped off from the factory. I'm just wondering if I'm going to have to change out the BCM and sync it in or anything. I figure that I'll plug it in and see first.

[@sbush7118]

don't think they required any BCM change in that generation. GM didn't do much like that till the 07+body styles. I'm thinking worst case scenario, maybe disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it again. (which is just about always done anytime you're swapping any parts with plugs, or that require wiring. If you really get stuck there are several forums with tons of info. I'm a member at FullSizeChevy and GMFullsize..

[@AGearHead4Life]

Great! Motivating info! Thanks!

[@dannyorta8980]

use a impact adapter and sockets it won't break that easy. keep it up man started watching your video's

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Danny Orta Exactly my thoughts! Thanks Danny! Welcome to the show!

[@robertcrosby5216]

Where ya located I’m in Texas need some work done on my 89’ OBS

[@joshuaavila3609]

Gear head where did you get all this knowledge of taking cars apart cause when I do it on my 89 Silverado I can't find video of how to do some stuff . Also I'm thinking of ls swapping my 89 Silverado idk if I should buy a whole truck that runs but is cheat with an ls to put in my truck or to buy the engine only

[@allenmckinney9533]

Joshua avila get a donor truck that way you have all the parts you need wiring, hardware ect.

[@AGearHead4Life]

From youtube! lol JK man. Well, i've spent 15 years studying and working on vehicles now. So that gives a solid base to approach any project. But you can get vehicle specific information from internet forums that focus on your type of vehicle. Allen said it right. Getting a whole donor truck is usually the best way to go and come out cheaper. Especially if you sell parts off of it.

[@redlinepaul4546]

Why didn't u cut the back half of the frame for your conversion. it has all the part from the suspension is different from the long bed.

[@AGearHead4Life]

I was informed of that as I was stripping it down, but I didn't for a few reasons. One, because I felt making use of what I have on the long bed would be more applicable to others looking into doing this. Two, That frame was pretty rust and nasty from the salt up north. Three, I didn't have much time to pick things off of that truck. I had to have it gone quickly. I can't have trucks stripped down in this neighborhood.

[@redlinepaul4546]

Ok, that understandable my friend.

[@kilokimbo]

Why did you buy a gas tank from the scrap yard if you had one in the GMC already?

[@AGearHead4Life]

I didn't know that they were the same at the time that I got it. Kinda glad that I did though. The one one the parts truck is pretty nasty. It lookalike the locking ring area is all corroded away. It must be from the salt when it lived up north for a while.

[@cesarconh895]

Great up date video!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Cesar!

[@moneymac2864]

Nice work brother...

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Money Mac!

[@ceciliam4762]

Hey whats up i love what you did i have a question i have a 2005 silverado short cab long bed i wanna convert it to a short bed what years are the same fit for my 05

[@adfasdfasdfluy]

Cecilia M 99-06 Silverado and Sierra beds are the same. 07s if you count the ‘classic’ body style.

[@slumpscelo2719]

The drive shaft is different too

[@allenmckinney9533]

I wish you was working on s10's. I'd like to see puting power doors on a non powered door s10.

[@AGearHead4Life]

I'd assume that it wouldn't be much different, though I dont know that for sure.

[@Mjc103]

Would the gas tank on the donor truck not have worked?

[@AGearHead4Life]

I am told that it would have. I just didn't know that before I headed off to get the other one. But glad that I did, because the one on the donor was deteriorating around the sending unit area from the salt roads when it lived up north for a while.

[@abefrohman1759]

Drinks spilling, more like automotive romance stains.

[@cw2lido]

The short bed box doesn't look too bad with the rust but you obviously have a better look at it from where you are. I don't think that is something you cant fix. I prefer the look of the short bed myself and if you get all those parts on there you may have one of the best daily drivers out there, plus the top will look pretty nice on that too!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Nah, you're right, the rust isn't too bad. Plus, I actually kinda want this truck to look rough. I miss how my first 84 C10 was, no paint and lots of primer spots. It was great not having to worry about scratching your paint, where you parked or anything. Plus people would just get out of your way because they were afraid you were going to hit them or something. lol The would dare try to push you out of a lane because they knew that you didn't car about the paint as much as they cared about theirs. lol

[@cw2lido]

Do they push bars for a truck? You put that on the front and your truck will look mean and I would for sure get the heck out of the way! Wait a minute, I have a CTS , just try to keep up with me! Kidding! I am going to start looking for a 98-02 Camaro/Firebird so I can do my own LS swap! I know I would need a different intake but so many options!

[@AGearHead4Life]

lol A push bar would be good for this area also because people hit deer all the time here. It seems like my mom hits one every year. Good luck on the LS hunt!

[@cw2lido]

I will be on the look out for a rolling chassis and then start from there. I know I could just buy one with a LS in it already but what fun is that? There are also the kids who always ask or make the statement I am gonna do a V6 to V8 swap, well as long as their pocket book is deep and or they are committed then more power to them. After watching your videos its been a dream to attend LS Fest and BUILD something with my wife and sons. Truck wise I would need something old with an extended cab and well they really did not make them unless I want an old Suburban (wife has a 2015) or a Carryall or a crew cab truck. Can't really slam those and the goal will be to do this with a budget in mind. I figured why not Camaro/Firebird since the parts will be easy to find at a local auto recycling center. Thanks for posting the video, I needed a pick me up after the week I have had!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Sorry you had a rough week man. Glad the video helped chill. From what you described you want the project for, I'd want to chose either the 73-87 quad cab or suburban. I think that'd be cool. I've seen a couple quad cabs for sale online lately too.

[@michaelojeda8057]

the gas tank on the donor truck is the same size as the one u got on the junk yard

[@AGearHead4Life]

Michael Ojeda Good point! I didn’t know that at the time, but I wound up not using the donor tank anyway because the sending unit ring was rusted pretty nasty.

[@gerardourbina6881]

Do iu have vídeos of shortenning obs

[@Lichor2369]

Wonder if this applies to a 2500 truck also

[@AGearHead4Life]

I'd bet that it'd be pretty close to the same.

[@derekoverbaugh4559]

u should do a ls swap in a s10 haha love your builds Mark

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Derek! I appreciate it man. A S10 might happen one day. I've wanted to build a square S10 for a while, but I was thinking a turbo 3800 in it, just to try something different. IDK, that'd be way down the road.

[@clarocg6248]

Use impact adapters Bro. And all impact sockets too for that matter. That way it won't happen to you again even if it's 3/8 sockets.

[@AGearHead4Life]

That's what I was thinking. I'll likely test out the limits of a harbor freight impact adapter first. Only negative on using impact sockets too, is the amount of space that I have in this little portable junk yard tool box, but I may be able to make that work. At least use impact sockets for the larger sockets, like the 18mm in this video.

[@BigJoehunts]

If you do try sockets and adapters make sure they say "CR-MO" And not "CR-V". That stands for chromoly and chrome vanadium. Of the two chromoly is way stronger is what impact materials are typically made of. They are more expensive but harbor freight does carry CR-V impact stuff and its generally the same stuff with just "impact" thrown in front of the name. Just a quick tip and i may not have spelled that right but just keep in mind. Love your videos mark!

[@clarocg6248]

AGearHead4Life harbor freight impact stuff is definitely good enough. truthfully all you need is impact adapters. sockets dont matter as much.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you BigJoe!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Cooo

[@chrisscustom712]

Nice to see you again and nice update. Did you make some progress on HP Tuner? Mine is in the mail haha

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks Chris! Yea, a little. I'm messing around changing things. Just having gotten into changing any fuel yet, since I dont have the wideband on yet. IT's been fun messing with it. Congrats man! It's a cool tool to have. You feel less restricted and able to actually adjust something.

[@RangRayy]

Very cool update. Why the short bed may I ask? Not that I want to change your mind or anything because you're already vested in it. Just curious as to why the switch. No doubt though it will be a cool series to watch. Btw I really enjoy your sign off, a reminder to keep on going and make things happen if you want them to happen.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you RangRayy! Thats it man. I big on spreading the motivation and making what you want happen. Mainly just making it a short bed because its a task of something I've wanted to accomplish for a while now. It's actually more useful as a long bed for what I'm using it for. I just want the experience. lol It's a common want. Short beds look more sporty and are more valuable, besides as a work truck. So you can find long beds much cheaper and easier. I'll likely do a square body one day too.

[@RangRayy]

That's what I was figuring. Just cause you know? I have an '87 long bed and I love it. Not too many people mod them and are mainly work tucks like you said which is why I am drawn to mine. Will help stand out more in my opinion. The guys I work with we follow you and talk about what you're doing and I gotta tell ya man, you're a true inspiration.

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you brotha! That means a lot man. Y'all get any AG4L decals yet? Message me here on YT your address and I'll send y'all some. Yea, a long bed can be just fine. It all depends on the project and what you, the owner, likes. If I hadn't come across this parts donor truck, I wouldn't be cutting this truck down right now. It better serves its purpose for me as a long bed. I hauled off a bunch of crap that I had from tearing down a pop up camper and that long bed did the job well. When I have a long bed though, I like to either raise or lower them. I also like to put a tool box in the bed to help it not look so long/unproportional. Long bed 4x4 look very fitting also.

[@DatBoiBEAT214]

i need that 2pc driveshaft & the 3rd dr handle

[@AGearHead4Life]

Sorry man! That truck was hauled off to the scrap yard that same week. I had to have it gone. Neighborhood HOA wont all me to do this kind of work around here. I need to hurry up and a place to set up my shop.

[@dieseldong4781]

keep on wrenching baby

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yea buddy!

[@basshead640]

what wheel/tire setup are you running on the blue c10???

[@AGearHead4Life]

Hey Mopar King! I discuss all those specs in the last update video on that project. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmarXmt-lNuLpsk

[@jammermartinez8768]

that cool man love like what your doing

[@AGearHead4Life]

+Jammer Martinez Thank you Martinez!

[@dennisbryan7522]

i feel like u got to ask this is the turbo camaro going to be done by October?

[@AGearHead4Life]

That is a great question. It's very possible. That'd all depend on what other opportunities possibly jump in front of me before then. I mean, this parts truck was given to me. I could pass that up, but I also had to do something with it quickly and get the remains out of the yard. The Camaro is close and I sure hope that it is done before October. I would be sweet to two it up to LS Fest with the Vandal.

[@user-cm9uh6sj7n]

does rock wood make a sturdy unit?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with Rock Wood.

[@djflavordaone]

I like what you do Gearhead 4 life

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thank you Leedel!

[@Mjc103]

Did you get a new house or shop?

[@AGearHead4Life]

I wish! That's another thing that we've been doing. Driving around and looking at land to set up shop and home on. I need to find something quick. It's holding me back from being able to do more.

[@rickyvargas1189]

Are u done with the c10 for now

[@AGearHead4Life]

I dont know if I'll use the word done, but yea, it'll be on pause for a while. Eventually, once I get a place to live, I'll pull the bed off of it and finish the Blazer tank setup. I never ran the fuel lines or filler neck to it.

[@MrGrzmnky]

what alarm/auto start do u have?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Viper 5806v and I really like it. If you can figure it out yourself, you can get it done pretty cheap, but if you have to have it installed it's not cheap at all. On an old square body truck, the alarm with remote start wouldn't be too hard, but on these newer truck that have to have a module to bypass the factory trucks alarm, makes its little more challenging because you'll need special tools to program those modules. I said screw it and bought the tool. Also, they dont make the install information easily available. they just point you towards a professional installer to have it done. I had to make an account on their website and pretty much act like an installer to get all the info that I needed. It was crazy. Alarms didn't use to be so secrete ten years ago.

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

what about a c20 1974 crew cab

[@AGearHead4Life]

That'd be a nice build for sure. Always wanted a square crew cab.

[@chopfather2730]

mopeds r like fat chicks fun to ride but don't let ur friends see ya! keep up the good vids!

[@AGearHead4Life]

hahaha Thanks chopfather!

[@angelonicassio7131]

I broke two adapters and a ratchet and stripped an 18mm socket all on the first caliper bracket bolt on my Silverado before I too had to go buy and 18mm 1/2 inch socket... Jesus.

[@loganwood5776]

what year chevy wheels that are on the vandal

[@AGearHead4Life]

Not sure of the years, but they were known as the Texas edition 20's on NBS or NNBS trucks.

[@loganwood5776]

Thank you did you paint them a flat black to

[@AGearHead4Life]

Got them off of Craigslist and they were black. I removed most of the black and this was the outcome.

[@Luhbuu21]

Do you know anybody selling good condition c10 doors Ive looked everywhere

[@AGearHead4Life]

Not that I can think of beside possibly local salvage yards around here. I havent really even looked for them because dont usually come across that need.

[@Nehstea]

killing it

[@moonburnt_garage]

too many projects.... I feel you

[@AGearHead4Life]

Exactly. I use to be able to keep it under control. I'm not sure what happened. I think a big part of it is when I started videoing it. That greatly slows down every project. It takes easily four times as long to do a project when you video it. Setting up camera, changing batteries, moving camera and setting up again, naration and of course the average 10 hours of video editing after each one.

[@moonburnt_garage]

you do a pretty damn great job recording and explaining things... I think I spent more time answering question on KZbin, FB, Instagram. then I did building my Supercharged 3.8l 4rth gen camaro then I did building it....lol

[@24BLUEELMO]

you live in san antonio?

[@AGearHead4Life]

Yessssir! Just moved back home a couple months ago.

[@adolfoleal5750]

Interested in selling the camaro??

[@AGearHead4Life]

Not yet really. I dont like not finishing a project. It kills me. lol

[@reddevilent.1587]

send me the steering rack and pinion of the doner!! I will give you my shops address!😀

[@AGearHead4Life]

I would have if I hadn't already hauled the truck off to the scrap yard. Thats what I was mentioning in the video. I wish I had a place to keep it so that I could salvage parts off of it for others and myself as needed, but I can't keep it here and had to make it disappear quickly. Im still hunting for a place to setup shop and just borrowing space right now. So I can't have much stuff here.

[@reddevilent.1587]

I understand that maybe next time huh! lol

[@AGearHead4Life]

lol Yessssir!

[@rockymtnredneck4888]

I'm sure you've seen this series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWrdqmNuptiUns0 Not sure how much help it would be? Different frame? Similar process? I'm curious to see your work!

[@AGearHead4Life]

Thanks! Nah, I hadn't seen that yet. I'll check it out. Yea, much different frame, but should still be a good watch.

[@AGearHead4Life]

ah yea, that is a good series. See, that is how I was expecting to do this truck. Then I was informed of the difference in this frame. The front and rear sections of this frame are slipped on and welded to a center frame section. So you can basically pick one of the factory weld points, grind the welds off, slide it forward and weld it back. The problem is that it's the front weld joint under the cab that is preferred. I'm going to do some thinking and hopefully do it another way, without removing the cab.

[@davidcastillo379]

I have 10 acres I could have stored that for you

[@willlean5875]

stop wishing and start doing

[@AGearHead4Life]

Preach it!