Cummins Swap: Fitting a Dodge Radiator and Intercooler into a GMC C3500HD [Part 10]

I fabricate custom mounts to fit a Dodge radiator and intercooler into my 1995 GMC C3500HD to facilitate a Cummins swap. I end up fabricating a custom fan shroud out of aluminum to allow use of the belt-driven radiator fan.
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[@ScuzzLuvin101]

I swear when i first found this series, I never would have thought to have seen such high quality videos from someone with less than a thousand (congrats on over 1000!) subscribers keep it up!

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words! 🤩

[@dandable]

Agree! Waldo is quite entertaining to watch AND brilliant at what he does. Keep the projects coming Waldo

[@Theo_palestine]

I liked the red wheels. It looked really good. Still looks nice with the wheel covers

[@Superduty_59]

I really disliked those red wheels at first but then it was almost sad to cover them up.

[@RedRacconKing]

The best part of building stuff out of metal is that the glue dries fast.😂

[@winseven1220]

Great work! Most people wouldn't even bother with a fan shroud, let alone such a nice one!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks!! Yeah, so glad I went that route! 👍

[@larrysac808]

🤙

[@user-hk1gc2gm3q]

A fan shroud is a necessary evil to pull the air the full surface of the radiator

[@95Z28A4]

Here's another suggestion. Make a two piece fan shroud similar to the factory GMC/Chevy shroud. Cut your fan shroud in 1/2 horizontally. Weld on a "flange" to the top and bottom sections along the cut line. Bolt them together with the factory GM speed-nuts and bolts. To remove your fan, unbolt the top 1/2 of the shroud from the radiator support and the bottom 1/2 of the shroud, remove top 1/2 of shroud, then loosen and remove fan. It was nearly impossible to loosen the fan on our 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD with the factory fan shroud in place. After spending nearly 2 hours removing the fan and fan shroud for the 1st timing belt replacement, I made a two piece shroud from the factory shroud and 1/8" aluminum to join the halves at the cut line. It took 20 minutes to install the fan and shroud with the two piece shroud.

[@micheljansen85]

Added to my ringer channels! Together with Andrew camerata and Donn diy. Keep up the good work. The algorithm will find you soon and with this kind content your channel will explode.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! I watch Andrew Camarata myself -- I'd say he's one of the channels that has served as inspiration for me 👌

[@ronaldheit196]

Don't forget Mustie1. He's one near character when it comes to anything mechanical someone else is throwing away. He's a mater at making them good again. And his motorized bicycles are awesome.

[@95Z28A4]

Here's a tip for future fan removal. When removing the fan with the radiator in place, cut 2 pieces of cardboard and place them between the fan and radiator to protect the radiator if the fan gets away from you.

[@WaldosWorld]

Good idea! That would be especially useful for when installing the fan/shroud since they need to be lowered in place together and it takes 3 hands to keep the radiator fins safe 😂

[@avioncamper]

Just think Waldo, how many subs you've gained since this video was filmed? You are at 209k. You were at 200k when I found you, the Benz video was in my YT feed. Been a huge fan every since. Love those videos, keep 'em coming.

[@mechanix1361]

dude the chrome sims make it look so much better, keep up the good work :)

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! Yeah, they definitely improve the look, IMO

[@sammypettit6438]

I always say function before fashion looks great 👍🏻 keep plugging away

[@WaldosWorld]

I would agree, though it's nice to have both! 😂

[@billclisham8668]

TIG welding aluminum is an artform to say the least. Great work and I'm glad to see how much your channel has grown since you began and was excited that you had 1000 subscribers.

[@watajob]

I worked at CF for many years. I LIKED the red wheels. I like the red frame.

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, I definitely like the red frame. I have to figure out what color to paint the flatbed (that I've yet to build) so it goes well with the frame and the cab... 🤔

[@Superduty_59]

Yes, all of their trucks have red wheels!

[@merlinmonson2133]

That would help to clean behind the simulators now and then.

[@christopherway7669]

Really enjoying your veiled comments regarding certain administrations! Great work on the projects and the videos!

[@williamdalbey4867]

Waldo, you are a talented young man! All the metal fab and welding you do in shorts and short sleeves, and not covered in slag burns. I look forward to your videos and your progress on your truck and equipment

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, William! I sometimes wear more protective gear, but the weather is definitely a factor. If I were welding overhead with flux core, you can bet your buttons I’d be wearing full leathers 😂

[@avioncamper]

@@WaldosWorld Waldo in leather, gotta see that.

[@javig5045]

Here I am seeing this build in dec 23, but really enjoying all your hard work, and really admiring your fabrication skills, but yea those lower welds were ugly, oh well practice makes perfect. Javi G.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

love the wheel covers it gives the truck a big rig look

[@Superduty_59]

Waldo, I have to say that I recently found your channel and have been binge watching of TG break and love the production quality of your videos. The content is stuff that interest me and a lot of others. Did you learn your fab skills in the military or possibly a trade school. You do good work!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! I've learned my skills from trial and error over the years. I have to admit, I've also learned a lot from watching KZbin

[@django364ss3]

Just found your series. The fact your literally doing a driveway build is awesome. Keep up the great content. 👍

[@jessesmith3026]

How is this channel not blowing up.... great content keep it up

[@WaldosWorld]

Hahaha, thanks Jesse! 😃

[@SchneiderClassics]

great job mate and glad your trying things to make this work together well with some custom parts

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Awesome build! I've watched all the videos on this build I'm very impressed with your talent! Thanks!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!! 👍

[@turbolifestyle6548]

Great job. Always impressed with your welding skills!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Nice work young man you have a lot of skill your videos are crisp & clean no stupid music easy to follow Keep well & safe in these crazy times Regards Steve UK London

[@stevesalvage1089]

Epic video as always many thanks Waldo , a lot of hours work I can see , takes me all day just to find one tool , Ali welding is difficult and comes with plenty practice so well done there, I have to use gas and special rods, has to be just right temperature , your welds look better than mine so your ahead , see you in the next video !

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Steve! Yeah, TIG welding in particular has a ton of variables that need to be just right, so lots of practice is needed to get good! 👌

[@mattlaptop5728]

Thanks for another quality video - you make it look easy but we all know it isn’t - all skills require practice and there’s no shortcut - well done!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i would like to learn tig one day. there are so many applications where it would be such a better fit. really enjoying this build waldo. i appreciate your attention to the details. quality build going on right here.

[@WaldosWorld]

Get out there and buy a TIG welder! Start with mild steel because it's the easiest way to learn the hand/foot coordination. As I'm sure you know, practice makes perfect! Also, thanks for the sub and the kind words! 👍

[@22richardsmith]

Hey man thank you for these videos I just picked up a 95 3500HD nv4500 with the 454 pulled by the previous owner for his truck. The truck has 55k original miles and needs some rust repair but for 1100 I can’t complain. This is exactly what I’d like to do with it. These videos really help me get an idea of what I’m looking at

[@WaldosWorld]

Very cool! That's awesome that yours came with an NV4500! Also, the 454 is cool, but diesels are better 👌

[@22richardsmith]

Waldo's World that’s why I hope to be installing a 12 valve at some point into it.

[@TheindefatigableGovernor]

Great channel!

[@bobbyvini3694]

Put exhaust stacks on it 7 or 8" would be nice 👌

[@boxoftj1]

Probably the classiest way to deal with jerks on the internet. I liked you before, but now you're my favorite. 👍👍

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, thanks! 🤩 I'm glad to hear that it didn't come across as salty 😂

[@boxoftj1]

@@WaldosWorld more like seasoned. Not just salty, a well-seasoned seasoned reply

[@STRATTONSGARAGE]

👍 I love your videos I can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@peteschiavoni]

Waldo another fantastic video. Love watching your welding artistry. For the mounting of AC condenser you can make up a couple of metal C channels and slide it in horizontally. Just put pieces of rubber inside C channel for vibration then bolt other side in. I look forward to your vids every week. Love seeing Aspen supervising chipmunk removal. Lol b

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Pete! I literally laughed out loud at "Aspen supervising chipmunk removal" 🤣

[@sandpirateskn]

Great work Waldo, I'm looking at doing this same swap. Thank you for finding all the problems for me. Looking good

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, I hope you find the series helpful!

[@sandpirateskn]

@@WaldosWorld Very help full. I'm going a tad bigger wit the 10 speed Eaton, Dana 70 front axle, divorce deuce and a half T-case. 365 80R20 tires

[@1STGeneral]

@@sandpirateskn So how's your build going ?

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Looks like you made out ok. But a word to the wise. Be very very careful welding around a aluminum rad. One molten bb in the wrong spot with instantly put a hole in the aluminum fluid tubes.

[@ToddKing]

Unless I didn't see it, I would have raised the intercooler before welding on the lower mounts so it didn't set on the radiator support. With diesel vibration, where the intercooler and the rad support touch could rub a hole in the intercooler over time.

[@robertvillafan1220]

welds look good for getting the job done

[@WaldosWorld]

Far from perfect, but definitely good enough 👍

[@scott___1737]

Nice job, enjoy your fab work and video production. The plasma cutter is a huge help. Much cleaner and faster than cutoff wheels. I have a K3500 with AC. I'll snap a pic of the ac condenser and post it on your Instagram. Replacing my Chevy grille, your timing about the ac condenser is good. Like the wheel covers, made a big difference. Once you clean up the cuts and are ready for paint. Use Coroseal as a rust encapsulation and primer before you paint. Stuff works great. I've been restoring a rusted out 62 C10. Stuff works well.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Scott! Wow, that '62 C10 sounds awesome -- the first gen chevy trucks are on my short list for future projects. I was thinking about putting a C10/20/30 cab on my Dodge frame for a cool old truck with modern-ish suspension, steering, brakes, and towing capacity 🤔

[@scott___1737]

@@WaldosWorld that would be a great project. I enjoy working on old vehicles.

[@shanenorman8774]

I liked the rims red

[@gearhead2017]

Better than a custom after market shroud,nice welds

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!! Yeah, I'm pretty happy with how that turned out. It saved me a lot of money over going with an electric fan too!

[@Stanglgarage]

27:27 you sir, just earned a subscription!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Hahaha glad you appreciated it! 🤣

[@jacobcarroll9978]

Your channel is like Deboss Garage for dog lovers 😂

[@WaldosWorld]

Hahaha I like that comparison! 👍

[@danandyong6653]

I subscribed, love your channel, 1 comment about your aluminum fan shroud... you should keep the conical angle going from edges of rad to ring for increased smooth airflow and avoid the massive turbulence you created.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! That's a good point. I guess we'll have to see how it works and if I have any cooling issues then I may redo it. That does make the fabrication more difficult, but I suppose I'm up for the challenge!

[@joedoakes8307]

Won't the metal fan blades , Flex forward as your engine RPM increases which means you have to allow sufficient clearance for the blades to miss the radiator ?

[@martindiego6795]

The truck is coming together very nice the stainless wheel caps really made the truck look so cool i was just wondering are you going to put a flat bed on the truck if so it would really look nice

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! Yep, plan to build a custom flat bed for it once I get it on the road. It'll probably be a nice skirted bed with tool boxes built in under the bed. Throw in a gooseneck hitch and it'll be good to go 👌

[@martindiego6795]

@@WaldosWorld no problem can't wait to see the out come of the truck its a amazing build.👌👌

[@lchebuhar9212]

We’ll done ! 💪👍🏼

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! 👍

[@pierrereverchon4968]

Bonjour. Merci pour votre travail. Vous me donnez envie de faire de la mécanique automobile. Thank you for all. Pierre

[@yinn2yang]

i liked the red rims

[@burtbunns2270]

I kinda liked the red wheels looks like cf freight way trucks they had red wheels lol....but the chrome looks great ...great job on the project truck....👍

[@WaldosWorld]

Oh yeah, white with red wheels and red and green stripes! 👍

[@liamjerkins7259]

19:30 There on my 1992 c1500 looks like the same condenser, it had 4 metal C shaped pieces with rubber inserts that were in each corner in the top and bottom, but you cut where it would have mounted off, if that was an A/C equipped truck

[@salo1808]

, I have to ask how does your hair stay perfectly comb? By the end of the day I’m over here looking like the guy from cast away 😂 great job 👍🏽 looking forward to the next video

[@WaldosWorld]

Hahaha thanks! 😂 I actually use Suavecito matte pomade... it's good stuff!

[@merlinmonson2133]

The thing with wheel simulators is they trap moisture and dirt behind them and cause your wheels to rust.

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, that's a good point. I'll probably want to take them off once in a while and clean out the junk and any loose rust

[@peteschiavoni]

Waldo you can always pull them off for salt season.

[@billy123174]

Altogether more work than you can shake a stick at

[@gregholloway2656]

Great video again, Waldo. That fan shroud turned out really nice. Are you going to be adding steel to the core support to make up for all you removed?

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Greg! Yeah, it didn't make it into the video due to length, but yeah, I'll be adding quite a bit of material to it for strength 👍

[@jasoncavanaugh1335]

when welding aluminum like that trying pluse tig setting to clean up your good welding to perfect welding

[@phildeane1356]

God forbid a wreck!

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

This has Become My favorite channel on the Tube. Great series Waldo!! I see this channel going Viral very soon Watch this space..........

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@marcfournier823]

I would have prepped the rad mount and cross member so only good metal remained. Welding to rust is dicey at best.

[@MrZimmaframe]

Did you put any shims between the front mount and the intercooler? 16:17 Looks close between the two, don't want it rubbing a hole on the bottom of the intercooler when the weight of it is moving slightly up and down on the road.

[@donaldlong9649]

awesome

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! 👍

[@donaldlong9649]

@@WaldosWorld no problem!!!

[@dandable]

“Resist the urge to make a political joke”!!! Freaking love it. You are hilarious and you make awesome creations.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! 😂

[@tosh7541]

I have a 12 valve swapped 99 c2500 but the guy that did mine used the gm radiator and condenser. No intercooler. he put separate trans cooler for 4l80

[@LawF250]

A plasma cutter also works well at cutting aluminum.

[@WaldosWorld]

I heard that plasma cutting aluminum doesn't work well without a shielding gas, but I probably should have tried it to find out for myself 🤷‍♂️

[@LawF250]

@@WaldosWorld yeah 100% argon

[@livinctry]

I love how you are sarcastic to the trolls and even thank them for their support 🤣🤣🤣. To think they got the last laugh. He calls urs a clown truck…. I bet he’s the clown in a broke down 95 dodge gas burner with the tranny missing 2 gears and his baby mama/sister is yelling at him to get more cigarettes 🤣🤣🤣

[@carlsmith2826]

Basement blue team huh lol 😆

[@robertc1978]

I'm just curious with all that amazing work you've put into that truck, why not of just gone with a larger dodge chasis instead of doing all thar work to modify that truck for thar engine?

[@carlsegerstrom3989]

CBEO, The wheels look good, can you get matching single wheel covers Incase something ever happens to one? Also, do you have any estimate of mpg once completed? My guess is 16mpg or quite a bit more with a 2 speed rear end.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Carl! I don't think I can get singles, but at $200 a set, I can always just buy another set if I need to. As for MPG, I'm hoping for high teens, though mid teens is probably more realistic, but it's really hard to say with such a heavy truck and dual rear wheels

[@carlsegerstrom3989]

Waldo's World, I didn’t even think of the weight... you could do an episode when complete of you going to a transfer station(dump) and having it weighed. I would be interested...

[@joeracer883]

How long you been working on the truck? I have one like it with a/c and 6.5. Same you had. 1998 is one i have.

[@WaldosWorld]

Ooh good question. I've had it for over a year, though it's been sitting for much of that time while I worked on other projects. It's been my main project for a few months now 👍

[@ethancrownover532]

Should have kept those mirrors

[@paulfranklin599]

I’d rather have the clown wheels as opposed to the fake looking covers!

[@radioman321]

I know it’s been a year, but if you haven’t put anything in the center of the cap, put a Ford logo… tick everyone off haha.

[@smityhd8231]

How you going to make the clutch work on the Eaton trans? Thanks

[@WaldosWorld]

The transmission came with a clutch release cable that I was planning on hooking up to the clutch pedal, but I've thought about that and I think I'm going to try something a little different: I bought an OEM hydraulic master/slave assembly and I'm going to try to hook it up to the Eaton trans. It'll take a bit of fabricobbling, but I think it'll be doable

[@smityhd8231]

Thanks! enjoying the videos. Doing the same swap. Hope you can include that on another vid. Thanks again

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, I'll probably do a video dedicated to getting the clutch hooked up 👌

[@8989weed]

Im restoring a 3500hd 454 and it doesn’t have ac. I would like to see how you retrofit yours !

[@WaldosWorld]

Oh nice! I plan to do a video on it in the future, so stay tuned!

[@jsanchez8547]

Cool thanks for dissappearing that red

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, I like the polished stainless look a lot better 👌

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Hello Waldo I just came across your channel on KZbin pretty cool man. I love the idea of you putting the Cummins in that Chevy 3500 for sure. I've always loved Cummins engines and I definitely love those Chevys I do love the Dodge set up with the Cummins to but I admire what you're trying to do, but the first thing you did wrong you should have cut the crossmember out of the Dodge cut the crossmember out of the Chevy and took a shitload of measurements and then welded the Dodge crossmember into the Chevy. Another thing never worry about transmission tunnels you can always fix those with a 50 gallon drum LOL just kidding but you know what I mean rather than hacking off part of your transmission to make things work I really wanted to jump into the TV and put my foot in your ass when I saw you do that plus all the cutting and Welding you did on that poor crossmember and it still is not really right next time you do an engine swap please try that method. The very first swap I ever did was in a 67 Scout straight axle front end just like the Chevy and we took and put a V8 Chevy engine out of an old Bel Air into that Scout you know the only thing we ended up having to do was make our own crossmember mount and cut the drive shaft that was it. And I am a carpenter 30 years plus so taking measurements is very very important measure nine times and cut once if you know what I mean. Anyway brother I really enjoy your videos keep them coming. Stay safe stay well and as always God bless.

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, Joseph, thank you so much for the comment and your input! 👍

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

@@WaldosWorld thanks for the reply I appreciate it yeah I binge watched some of your stuff yesterday nice

[@dennis-s]

I guess only God above know exactly the vastness of terrible things that happends probably every single time someone in the world pronounce the words ''how hard could it be'' 🤣🤣.

[@PapaJ5667]

First comment ....been waiting to see this ride rolling again. Cant understand why people make comments like that dick did about your wheels ....its your truck not his .....people never cease to amaze me

[@WaldosWorld]

You win the award for first comment! 😎

[@PapaJ5667]

@@WaldosWorld lol

[@evanpyatt8689]

looking at the comments it looks like the last comment was about 2 months ago. I just have the question, how hard is it to wire up the Cummins? I am thinking of using the stock 4l80e automatic trans with my build and using a separate transmission controller. any advice will help thanks! p.s the videos are a great help keep em up!

[@WaldosWorld]

Good question. The Cummins has an ECM that I'll need to wire in to the rest of the truck. It's important to me that I get all of the gauges working including the speedo and tachometer. It'll probably be complex, but one thing I've learned is to break complex problems down into smaller components, which makes it a lot easier. As for using the 4L80, yeah, I think you'll need a separate transmission controller, perhaps an aftermarket controller? That'll add a little bit to the wiring, but it's totally doable. Good luck!

[@lukemiller1043]

I used a 4l80e on my Cummins swap and it worked out great. I used the painless transmission controller. All it needs is ground, power and a tps sensor. Just make sure your 4l80e has a low stall converter and that you have a large transmission cooler.

[@genehensley767]

Nice job I've got a 93 GMC HDI put a 12 valve in mine I've got a 93 GMC HD I put a 12 valve in mine Use the 94 Dodge radiator Use electric fan Off eBay Really impressed With yourFabrication skills Love the Chinese hubcaps can you send me A linkPlease

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! Here's the link: amzn.to/38sZfKX

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Cool video. And cool truck. I want to build a 2001 dodge ram 3500 with a 24 valve cummins and a 6 speed with new or remanufactured parts. But I'd like to find a way to fit a common rail 5.9 cummins head on a vp44 cummins so I can run pacbrakes load leash engine brake. Basically build a brand new 2nd gen dodge ram dually

[@WaldosWorld]

Oh wow, that's really cool! I didn't realize that engine brakes were available for the common rail 5.9s. I guess I'll just have to settle for an exhaust brake until I decide to do a common rail swap 🤔

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@WaldosWorld yeah check out what pacbrake has to offer. There's a guy on youtube that's running a load leash on 6.7 cummins. The load leash works better with a exhaust brake though

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@WaldosWorld I've been wanting to build a 01 dodge dually for a long time now. I'd like it to be Patriot blue with a cm flatbed

[@primeseries386]

💥💣💣💥💣💥💣💥💣💥

[@johnhamilton9229]

Basement 😂😂😂

[@aceinternational4788]

Sorry to say this but in my opinion you should’ve got Alcoa rims instead but other than that those rims look fine on the truck too

[@WaldosWorld]

I agree, Alcoas would be amazing! But they're expensive and hard to find for this bolt pattern 😢

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Alcoa doesn't even list a wheel for this application anymore. Why GM went with the oddball 5 lug, makes no sense. The F450 of the 90s used a rare but more available 10 lug pattern. Everyone has a suggestion for Waldo when it isn't their money being spent, smh.

[@zedulus]

Ar4e you worried about your trans mount being in a "Cup?" I would worry about water and rust.

[@WaldosWorld]

I drilled holes in all four corners for drainage 👍

[@EngineersHomestead]

@@WaldosWorld ignore more comment on the other video! This answers my concern.

[@larrysac808]

I have a question Waldo what do you do for work. If you wanna answer publicly

[@WaldosWorld]

I previously worked as an engineer, but now I'm trying the KZbin thing 🤠

[@larrysac808]

Thank you. For reply.

[@joshuawaitt5520]

too funny, I thought the red looked badass

[@joshuawaitt5520]

the chrome looks good too though, nice job on the custom fan shroud

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha thanks!! 👍

[@carlosg1165]

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[@mattknowler4769]

you sound like ray romano and michael cera had a kid

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha I'll take that as a compliment 😂

[@mattknowler4769]

@@WaldosWorld lol good work on these videos, man

[@wades623]

if you werent holding the rod like that those welds probably wouldnt be so fugly

[@yoanlm1872]

Hi , do you want sell this truck?

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

Barely 3 minutes in and I had to stop the video to make a comment, just as you stopped progress on the build to process a viewer's comment. I've enjoyed the build to-date, so let me say that. Just not sure why deal with the wheels at this point? It isn't running yet. And who cares what some lameo-keyboard-romeo has to say? I men, I noticed those red wheels too but having been through an entire vehicle build on more than one occasion myself, I thought nothing of it. I figured you'd get around to it when the time was right. Curious to know why you kinda agreed that the wheels looked like clown wheels ('cause I didn't think so)? Was it only the color? That is easily remedied, so it seemed like that wouldn't be the reason. Don't like the shape of those wheels perhaps? Dunno. I'd have just opted to strip the paint later on and then either paint or powder coat them the color you want. Save the $200 for something else. Finally, I do like the shape of those wheels in the context of what this truck will be: a rugged working truck, however nicely it's painted. Chrome wheels just don't fit that model, but that's just me. 'Just sayin'. Anyway, back to the remainder of the video.

[@leedawson1875]

I hope the oil pan was back on before all the grind and cutting etc started

[@PaulSmith-gf6nr]

Ok that does look a thousand times better. Any way to order a Chinese chrome frame cover?

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Anything is possible, put the money up and I'm sure he'll do it.

[@thebigdustin]

I know this video is old now but as the saying goes, “A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain’t.”

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Wow, original comment bro, 😂

[@alternatemusicaddict5226]

It’s ok we all know what you were gonna say about that political joke😎

[@WaldosWorld]

I don't want to get political on the channel, but it probably wouldn't have been very controversial with this audience 🤠

[@artmont9043]

What was the joke if y’all don’t mind me asking, I didn’t get it 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626]

@@artmont9043 Biden ran his 2020 campaign from his basement

[@johnmclaurinmclaurin924]

It will be a good truck with the Cummins engine ,those stupid 6.5 liter engines are trash ,so is the power joke

[@WaldosWorld]

I think that's the first time I've heard "power joke" 😂

[@StreetTruckGarage]

i would of just painted the steelies, the China stuff is worse

[@dcoggins93]

You are making a cummins swap seem to be super hard and are way over complicating things swapping a cummins into any gmt 400 is stupid simple and doesnt take anywhere near the amount of extra your putting into them when i swap them i literally use everything from the donor truck and only have to make 2 holes in the rad suport for the intercooler and slightly modify the factory motor mount onnthe frame depending on style of motor mounts i use from either a 1st gen or 2nd gen and up mounts i cant wait to see how hard you make the wiring look

[@TheRoadhammer379]

And yet not one f#cking vid on your channel... idiot.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

You're obviously blind or deaf, how do you expect him to reuse dodge mounts, blah blah blah when he had to do all of that cutting and trimming to fit the trans, etc? You're the expert, do tell.