My Dad Bought A Wrecked 2023 GMC Duramax Denali At A Copart Auction! Part 1

[@DeBerti]

What do you think happened to his truck??

[@taylordunn36]

It found a deberti😅

[@chaddjayne4238]

I don't care but this is darn funny to me. Can't wait for the pull off.

[@DeBerti]

@@chaddjayne4238 Thanks chadd, oh you know thats happening !

[@mathieusynnott8915]

Jump a curb sideways drifting in the rain

[@KLSMTL]

Westen bought a couple trucks like this his Raptor being one might be worth chatting with him

[@jujorodriguez5144]

That Father & Son Relationship is a beautiful thing, and the fact that you guys are sharing it with thousands of people is a blessing. 🙏 And that 2023 GMC your Dad got is crazy bad ass man. Congratulations.

[@DeBerti]

thanks a lot Man. we have a fun time together for sure!

[@jiggidyjam]

Dude you don’t know how lucky you are to still have your dad around. I miss my dad so much

[@kene6838]

Amen brother , lost mine when I was 13. And my mom.

[@wiuser1745]

Lost mine at 8 and had to learn everything by myself. A mentor would have been a huge help but I learned from my many mistakes.

[@user-ds6uc2hx3f]

Agreed!👍🇺🇸

[@Jhestyb]

Me too James. Miss mine as well

[@briandonald]

Yeah man, I miss my Dad everyday.

[@Wolfmots]

I'm 55 and I've watched you guys for a few years. The relationship you all have is way above average for a Father/Son, cherish it. My dad went home in 2000 and I miss him every day. Also V-Tuned has a channel and does frames.

[@dakotashagena3363]

Goonzquad has a frame table

[@Wolfmots]

@@dakotashagena3363 But they lack the skill of V-tuned.

[@Network126]

My dad is transgendered. He can't even understand my chasing of (actual) women. He also understands next to nothing about cars.

[@gackleballsg2034]

@@Network126 that’s unfortunate

[@Network126]

@@gackleballsg2034 Indeed. He paints his nails and wears dresses. It makes me cringe.

[@brianh6272]

I gotta say that i think its really great that this kid and his father have such a genuine and healthy-loving relationship. I could literally hear the love and happiness in the fathers voice when he said that its exactly what he wanted but the best part about it is he gets to do all the work with his son ❤️ friggn awesome man 👌 💯

[@tomrobsmith4410]

you sentimental fool.

[@jonathanRegan]

Brother I’m a frame tech we work on these all the time and what that looks like to me is a little frame repair probably set u back one day to fix you don’t need to get a new frame that is just so much work it will never be like factory all the bolts we need to get re torqued clips will be Broken it’s just not worth doing a whole frame their is so much things that can go wrong. Just my peice of advise

[@billybarnes9208]

I did a frame swap sometime back. Just take your time and it will be fine. Enjoy the time you have together. May God bless everyone!

[@erikthered9357]

Knowing what a frame swap is like on a late model truck, I think I would take it to a shop with a good frame table and have them rack it and see how bad it actually is before going with the frame swap.

[@roberttaylor8261]

I Agree 100% just cuz looks bad don’t mean it can’t be pulled back into frame tolerance an should be fine! Old School guys did it all time. Fixer up an fk it up again is Motto my Body Shop buddy use to Say to the Drunks that wrecked them all time!

[@billt9456]

AMEN! I've done some of these frame swaps and helped out on others. They are NO FUN!!

[@erikthered9357]

@@billt9456 I did a frame swap on a 2016 F-250 6.7L and I will never do that shit again, no matter how much money I can save.

[@bcrossphotos]

Totally agree, have a specialist look at it, then make a decision based on their experience. To me it looks like a fairly simple pull for a good frame shop.

[@OutlawChevy2]

100% correct!

[@danielmcgettigan3743]

I am 56 years old and still have my dad. His memory is better than mine. His body at 84 might not be as robust. But I thank God everyday for having him around still!! Cool rebuild!

[@rogert.winemiller40]

You guys really are father son goals! Wish me and my dad had your guys relationship and do what you guys do for a living. Much props to you both

[@charleybetts1053]

I agree 💯 %!!! If my old man was still around, this would be our DREAM setup... BOTH of us..

[@nicklouallen4784]

Brad they are made to bend there during an impact. When wheels or suspension and front frame takes a hit that section of frame will usually always get pushed in. I have pulled many many truck frames back out from same issue. Good frame guy with a strong frame straightener can pull it out for you. Just make sure they always pull enough so back wheels track correctly with front.

[@stevenwebb2295]

I agree with Nick. I worked in collision for 20-plus years and ten of that was crawling around a couple of chief EZ liner frame machines. I have straightened much much worse than that. Some of the frames I straightened, shouldn't have been straightened, but that was what the insurance adjuster wanted. You can fire up the rosebuds and heat those frames up 2A dull red without them losing too much structural integrity.

[@John-ky9nz]

I agree would have frame wracked the truck and got it straight and re-enforced with less time doing the frame swap. They are engineer to be pulled to a certain degree. Yes you are correct new frame better but a straighten properly works also.

[@MichiganBassTeam]

Once steel is bent it no longer has its strength. He obviously cares more about safety. He’ll have his family in the truck and replacing the frame is the best option for them. They make money doing it making a video.

[@MikeH20722]

Swapping frames is very labor intensive. I’ve done it before. But it’s not super hard. Especially with your lift. And that everything will come off easy. I had 40 hrs by myself swapping one out. Good buy!!!

[@tanyalove6983]

As long as I do not have to give the massages |I am fine with it. lol. bUT LIKE YOU SAID A LOT OF WORK.

[@joshmonus]

Lol, good buy 😂

[@waynegibbons352]

The good thing about doing the frame swap with the truck being so new is there should be no rust, stuck bolts, etc. So the frame swap should in theory go pretty quick once the box & cab come off.

[@brandondimmitt8467]

Bro be thankful for a dad like that. Me and my kid are like this. Wish my dad would’ve been like this

[@kene6838]

Same

[@Kevin-yy4go]

$51,000 for a wrecked truck is wild man! So, after you spend $5k on parts and $5-10k in labor you will have a salvage title vehicle worth around $60-70k. Thats cool that you get to work on that with your dad though.

[@fireflyraven2760]

This same truck if it rolled of the the line would have almost 100k man 66k altogether man I a win in my book

[@paullatour7012]

This is going to be a fun series to follow. I did a frame swap on an 80’s C10 when I worked for a body shop. Not nearly as complex as a new truck but was not as bad as I thought. And like yours, that truck was almost new when it was wrecked. You guys got this!

[@kevinschmitt6385]

I'm a tech at a GM dealership and I've replaced a few frames. It's really not a bad job. I can do a full frame swap on a 1500 in three 8 hour days. Best advice I can give is it save a ton of time if you can find a way to move your engine, trans and transfer case together. Good luck guys. I imagine you will find that it's a lot less work than you expected.

[@tanyalove6983]

I guess it would be easier if you had two hoists. Then as you take it off you can just put it on the frame on the other hoist. That way you will not forget where the parts go!!! That is always a problem for me so I take pictures. LOL. Lots of them!!!

[@grnwtr4life]

Dad just wants to be like you when he grows up 😂

[@robertm2070]

Just found your channel My dad and I use to work on his corvette, road runner and Honda motorcycle. We always wanted to rebuild stuff like this. He passed away when I was 18 in the bay in NJ. It brings tears to my eyes to see you working with your father and wish I had. Hopefully I can learn and do it with mt kids. Stay blessed and grateful. Your luckier than you’ll ever know!

[@RealRickCox]

OMG - This is hilarious. I love how your dad was trying to show you how much better his dually was and now he's come over to your side. Personally, I think the GMC is a better daily rig.

[@DeBerti]

Thanks rick! haha my dad is so happy. He basically is saying mine sucks ha!

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Rick that or any gM-cee is useless they can not even pass a crash test just to lame

[@RealRickCox]

@@bradzimmerman3171 I have driven BMW's for over 20 years exclusively. First time I had a crash in one was last month and it was totaled because the airbags deployed. In some cases, insurance companies just don't want the liability of rebuilding a car that has certain types of damage... so they sell them at auction instead.

[@JK-rz9bk]

I’ve had 3 2020 duramaxes blew the trans within 3 months out of all of them.

[@JuarezDerrick]

@@JK-rz9bk my buddy bought a 2020 in 2021 brand new with no miles on it and ripped out the transmission line just by running over a bicycle the first week he had it, it only had a couple hundred miles on it when that happened. I don't see why they would put the transmission lines Exposed on a 2500 off-road vehicle.

[@jacobsmithjr]

The best part about this channel is the father son relationship. Miss my dad ❤️

[@siyavuyambasa6145]

When your dad is just your best friend but you still have mad respect for him and so does he🥺 man I love these two gents here 🤞🏾plus they make badass content 😎.

[@kidwave1]

As long as you keep the attitude that projects like this = CONTENT, it lessons the blow!

[@afterhoursfab]

I've done a number of frame swaps, it's not hard at all with a 2 post lift! Id rather do frames then body work 👍

[@Carhartt206]

100000 percent agree part swapping is graving work body work is tedious as fuck and takes actual time especially if u want it to look perfect and done right

[@retselyarrh3895]

Absolutely I would change the frame if it’s available!! Back when I was 20 I change the frame under my 72 Chevelle with me and one other person! Most of the stuff is connected to the body!!

[@Stackali]

not on a truck. most of it is connected to the frame.

[@christinakersh8735]

Man what a cool family. You an your dad are best friend. Respect 🙏

[@DeBerti]

I appreciate that

[@KTMGREG55]

It’s actually not that bad . Most of the wiring harness can stay with each component I.E. cab , box front clip . Once removed just the driveline remains. You’ll be surprised if you do it in the reverse process of the assembly line 👌👍

[@shelbyp4880]

.... reverse from the assy line 😂 😂 Frames are first. So they going to 100% rip it apart?

[@PNK-NK]

Can’t wait for next episode, reminds me of my dad and I swapping my 2000 v6 mustang engine for a 302. Only car we got to work on together. Bypass surgery for him few months later. Now his at 3 months in hospital after flu, strep, pneumonia, blood infection. Now a wound that hasn’t healed properly.

[@Donovanhikes]

Regardless of the damage, it’s going to be a great build to watch don’t be disappointed.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gregbasal7853]

Man. I hardly comment on these u tubes. but you my man--- Brad ARE A GREAT SON! What a great friendship you have with your dad.

[@winfieldholbrook5167]

You might want to check all the seat belts because they have automatic belt tighten device in a accident. They are rebuildable but I can’t remember the name of the company at the moment. I’m sure it is easily findable though. I have replaced two pickup frames and with the two post lift you have it will be easier for you both. Nice looking truck 👍

[@tanyalove6983]

That is why I do not every buy cars with airbags out. Last one I bought just needed front left fender so easy to fix. Even a girl can do it. LOL. Always better with two though.

[@dopeman420]

5 star airbags does ours

[@johnhaffenden9576]

nice to see people having Fun, go for it!!!

[@mathieusynnott8915]

Westcoat custom just did a frame swap with aftermarket frame +body drop. Look at their frame they used.

[@garyhogan7881]

You guys needed me. I have 20 years writing auto damage. Few guys have spent more time at Copart lots. I knew from first photo you’d be looking at frame damage. That’s why insurance totaled it. But the good news is the frame is available! Gitr done!

[@mikeanonymous669]

Son and Dad= SAVAGE! Thats amazing that GM even sells a frame, let alone one for less than 4K. I would go for it myself! SUBBED!

[@kennylavay8492]

Personally me i would not buy from auction vehicles. unless you have the money and time to repair a turd and make it shine all the way.

[@theglitch99]

My friend wrecked his 04 2500 4x4 dodge w/Cummins 24 valve. And I got it for a good price! Minor damage and I seems like alot of work, $, &, time!! Good luck and look forward to watching it! "GO TWIN TURBOS"!!!

[@Brian-mp2mv]

Your videos with your dad... make me wish I had one

[@johnpeters9793]

You wish you had a video???

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Boohoo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sound like youre about to cry 😂😂

[@jimcicchetti404]

All you have to do is take the front end off the cable off in the box and then set the frame up on four jack stands both of them and swap from one to the other I've done a few of them

[@zonapainter]

You need to take it to a reputable body shop and have it put on a frame rack before you buy a new frame.

[@Fekillix]

A new frame is a much better option than having a weakened straightened frame.

[@zonapainter]

@@Fekillix do you have any idea how often there is frame damage on a non totaled vehicle? If you're going to replace every frame that has damage from a wreck you'll be totalling a lot of vehicles. There's a reason body shops have frame racks, including the shops that I worked at for 25 years.

[@elbertfreeman8124]

Hard to do yes, design a planned schedule. My nephew changed Ford twin turbos by raising the cab-front end up to access top back of the engine! The issue is letting the cab down and storing it away and like a domino trick one task after another. Flexibility is the key, don't get bogged down.

[@brandongiles578]

Man I was surprised to see they can get that frame in a week. Hopefully that is true and comes in a week because I can't wait to watch this build. I have this exact truck so pretty interesting to see you rebuild it.

[@lesr5737]

The man said frame rail a frame rail equals one side the definition of a frame is the entire frame it's in in its entirety with crossmembers in place a way different deal than just a frame rail

[@brandongiles578]

@@lesr5737 you are wrong. Whole frame

[@ericsanders9365]

I replaced a frame on a 2022 Denali l5p truck. It took me by myself 40 hours to do. It’s not that hard. You remove assemblies in large pieces. Entire cab comes off. Fully assembled. Engine trans and transfer case one piece. Use a helper for brake lines all assembled and carry over. Unbolt the shocks, and leaf springs and roll over the rear diff assembly never removing the wheels. The most time consuming part is the front suspension. Don’t fret it’s easier than you think.

[@Ray00069]

It's not that bad as it seems. A frame section can be done but before doing that you'll need to pull it and align it to specs. Again a full frame can be replace. Just go to the dealer and ask for a frame diagram. There is some pieces of the frame that can be replace by sections and not entirely.

[@tanyalove6983]

That sounds really good. I saw someone cut up a unit body side bottom to get it back straight i guess he just welded those pieces back after the pull.

[@mick-berry5331]

​@@tanyalove6983 It might look and measure perfect after that, but with the cold-pressed special steels they use now, you never be sure how safe it will actually be...

[@tanyalove6983]

@@mick-berry5331 Well I watched him use a 2 ton jack and chains and he had to pull and pull till it was way over to get it to bend at all so you are probably right but if two ton jack just moved it a little and over stretched it a lot to bend I was not worried about the frame at all. Like I said by back wheel almost feel off because in the accident it overstressed the upper rear control arm and there was no visible damage at all just broke off at the joint. I think it spun out to the right dragging the back left to the right stressing out the upper rear control arm. The pull was on the frame at the front of the car. You never know what is damaged on an accident car. I showed the picture of the frame of the truck and my boyfriend said to just pull it out no problem. Pull on the angled piece or put chains around the part that is bent in and just bend that whole part over. As long as the distance between the wheels is close you will be O. K. Honestly had no difficulty at all handling my car even though it was still off by 1/2 inch distance ont eh elft side compared to the right side center to center of the wheels. Drove perfectly straight. let go of the wheel still perfectly straight. big wheel alignment though. A truck LOL no problem. I think that bottle he held up summerized the accident. LOL.

[@onetime359]

NEVER BUY ON EMOTIONS!! case in point. You guys are still in a good spot. It will all work out.

[@whatnowmf1663]

Looks to me like he hit a curb going pretty quick because of how your tire is popped. There’s a hole in your side wall that’s massive telling me that the pressure in the tire was too great and it blew out. Also I love how your mom walked in and wasn’t even surprised at all to hear that your dad got a new truck😅

[@flashbazbo3932]

I agree. No other sheet metal damage that I saw. Front suspension took the impact through the rim. Surprised the rim isn't broken.

[@unclebob4964]

He hit a big curb HAULING AZZ…..!! This was a one vehicle reckless drive incident. That would explain the airbag deployment and lack of any other exterior damage.

[@jerryclleung]

I’m sure it’s labor intensive… but the fact that everything is NEW and will come off EASY!!! That’s how I look at it!

[@brianjacobsen8878]

50,000 for a wrecked truck. I'd pass

[@paulmcdonald3570]

We have done a few at our GM dealership. The easiest way is to raise the can and bed off with a car hoist. Leave the cab on the hoist. Roll/drag the chassis out onto another hoist and strip it out.insurance companies pay around 40 hrs to perform this task.

[@br549rdr]

You guys definitely have the best team made. Dad n son💪💪

[@greatrazors]

I replaced the frame on a 99 F350 7.3. It took me a month. When you are done, you will have a nice truck with a salvage title (I assume). Salvage title vehicles kills the value and many insurance companies will not insure them at all.

[@RussellD11]

I would bet, Its a clean title... as the repairs where not enough to be a total loss.... Just a bet tho....

[@super6954]

This is going to be interesting, a truck that new and how frames are these days I think you're on the right track even with the fact it's going to take forever. unless things financially crash real hard in a recession, the only thing I see happening to used truck prices is up and it could soon make a big profit if you wanted out. That was hard watching your dads excitement go from great deal ,easy fix to basically "thats not going to buff out with the best McGuire's polishing compound". Good luck and take care guys.

[@GorillaMask69]

You couldn’t be more wrong with the market. Anything over 25k is crashing in price at the moment. The time of vehicles gaining equity is over.

[@fulcrumize]

Guys, don't panic, i have two of this in my backyard, and both have bad frames . I purchased two frames from junk yard out of the mitchigan. I have replaced frame in the past on 2016 GMC Denali 3500 and not bad . I like the work and I did the work my self with out the lift. I did it on the ground with my excavator help .

[@johnpiegzik298]

Cool truck, gonna be an epic frame swap project! Can’t wait to see what you decide and do with it! Huge fan!

[@R6TissueMe]

I wouldn’t even try and repair the frame on a truck.Once that happens part it out.

[@poolejon1]

Only problem with getting top dollar is both trucks have salvage titles.

[@roberttaylor8261]

Salvage titles for insurance is hard to get! If something happens they will only pay about 60% on the dollar value. Low miles are good but get NO Dealer repairs under any GM Warranty. Loans are also high for the salvage title trucks. When buy one of these trucks plan on keeping them for your own an repair yourself is the only way to keep or make money! Dealers won’t trade them in cuz have salvage title. Good Luck! I bought one an put 60k miles on it with No Problems it luck of the draw.

[@johnpeters9793]

@@roberttaylor8261 I searched the comments before I was going to write nearly the EXACT same post. These guys may not need the warranty being they're competent with a wrench....but I'd imagine they'll need the dealer for most diagnostics...and like you suggested, the resale is pretty much what they'll have in it.....not the great deal people think. I've also been lucky with salvaged cars...wife's current SC430 was totalled for minor damage fixed and has been perfect.....but that was a $5k gamble.....not $55k. Your one comment about a bank loan I have never seen personally......never found a bank/CU who would loan on a salvaged/rebuilt title.

[@roberttaylor8261]

@@johnpeters9793 These rebuilds are for Professional Body shop guys that have connections in a Dealership so can have access to all the tools needed! Buy truck cheap enough an escape without big drivetrain problems an frame replacement or to many panels or cab parts an you can Probly make money? The next thing is if wanta sell its 30-40% hit! The Bank an CU Policy in town I live in won’t loan money on Rebuilt or Salvadge Titles?

[@johnpeters9793]

@@roberttaylor8261 Actually have access to a small, non-corporate body shop who does a lot of our work... He did a good job on the Lexus though it needs a refresh after 5 years....hopefully just a light color sand. A buddy referred me to his friend who had a totalled '06 F-350.....no one would fix the frame and the owner got a check for $12k AND the truck. My guy straightened it and did some minor body and paint.....when all was said and done, client drove away his near perfect truck and we all pocketed some change. The funny part is the insurance company screwed up and never asked for the title....owner still has a non-branded title!!

[@roberttaylor8261]

@@johnpeters9793 Yes like I said it’s all about the connections. Finding a Good body man that likes the work! If Drivetrain is good all seam do good without warranties. Insurances are kinda Trickey? My wife is Agent so I’m lucky but if get into Accident or total again that’s just like the resale 30-40% hit is a lot on 20k Truck!

[@nestorlugo.]

Remove ac lines Remove brake lines Remove steering link Disconnect everything from engine to cab. Pull bed and cab Set the frames side by side on 4 ton jackstands. Remove drivetrain Remove suspension And everything else bolted to the Frame. Pro tip. Start replacing brake lines first

[@DeBerti]

great advise!!

[@andrewramirez6332]

Dude y’all got lucky. I thought you would have to wait like 5-6 months for a new frame

[@jaimeedwards1269]

Just some tips keep it simple. take it apart in the biggest chunks possible telephone wire or a label maker for marking hoses and electrical connectors and take pictures of everything. Remove cab front clip and bed place the new frame next to the truck transfer parts to the new frame as you pull them off build the new frame to a roller when the old frame strip push it out then push the new frame into the lift for cab installation.

[@TurdBreak]

That's not a waste. First and foremost you're getting a great moment with your Dad which always leads to some good wisdom. Secondly, that truck just needs to go on a frame machine.

[@DaveE-b1c]

Can you say dad changed his mind lol wow good luck brad! I just took my cab off frame just 6 bolts 2020 Silverado duramax funny

[@benvasilinda9729]

The dads greatest assessment ever ‘we need to get an expert’. 15:55.

[@michaelvette7659]

Frame is not ripped. I've seen other vehicles bend right there, including Corvettes. Good frame shop with a good modern rack will pulled it straight back to specification. With all measuring points equal in all angles. Don't quote me, but they might even be able to do it, with the body in place! Some years back had a friend get one of those racks, saw all the measuring equipment, blueprints, the beast of the hydraulic puller it came with all the attachments. I was impressed, and that was right before the computer age. Every field has it's specialist, that is their specialty. Where you can't wrong with a new frame. I think Ive outlined some plus's if you guys go that route, and it ain't my field. LOL Either way, it's a b-t-hing score, an pops is on the right track. He's looking out, we all saw the lightbulb going off over yer head. When he said, "hey maybe you should"? We also know why??? So he could go get something else! Woohoo!!!

[@kcchapman2207]

I'd just throw it on a frame table and call it good you'll never know if it's done correctly by someone who does good work.

[@videoprotectedcom]

Buyers remorse. We've all been there. $51.5 k, 10% auction fee? parts, taxes, time/aggravation. No pain, No gain.

[@gabrielbam8294]

Dude brad the relationship you have with your father is absolutely epic brother.... your truly blessed mate.♥️♥️ Still waiting for the delivery of my truck I'm a S.A😁 u think I'm kidding but I'm not 😁. Great buy old guy. 1000miles keep the truck and get a frame or have it pulled

[@tripleeathletics]

We fix this type stuff everyday, and I can tell you with 100% certainty, That truck 100% ram off the road & probably hit a culvert, ditch Etc. Basically the front wheel hit something hard & they ALWAYS bend in that exact spot. It did NOT get hit from the side! Absolutely positively, Didn’t… Now, You can always get a frame from a junkyard off another truck that was rolled of possibly water damaged… The frame can be swapped in 2 days tops!

[@brianw572]

LMAO Funny how your dad was so high on his F450 and now he followed suit and bought a GM truck with a Duramax 🤣😂 Almost looks like someone hit something pretty hard off-road.

[@tobychambers4481]

Great buy, I got a 2022 1500 trail boss from copart doing the same thing. I bought it and haven't done anything yet. Just getting the list ready. But as far as frame with a lift the cab will come right off. I have done a few engines in the 6.6 and pulled the cab off to take the engine out.

[@1965dood]

This is going to an amazing build, brand new tear down and rebuild , can’t wait to watch you and your dad get stuck in to it

[@jamesm568]

Personally if it's a salvage title I would straighten the frame within spec enough to make it drivable if it's only for personal use. Less money you're dumping the better.

[@allenlord3679]

Looks like someone hit a open man hole🕳️ at 50mph and ripped it.

[@jeffmccormick5648]

U can get just a left or right frame rail its alot of work but wouldn't cost as much to fix

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Being a brand new truck, don't you think parts are going to be hard to get for a while yet? Yes, I'd like to see a video of you contacting the previous owner and finding out what really happened to the truck.

[@-clif1987]

Yeah I remember my first salvage buy. Bad frame. Don’t buy sight unseen unless you get a pack built in for huge hidden expenses.

[@justinjones8203]

I think it will be pretty easy to swap once you start. Looks like a good buy. I would rock the AT4 without paint and have a story to tell or sell it to me 😂. Just started following the channel.. love the videos!

[@uwillnevahno6837]

13:30 how do you even pop that connection? No I do not mean the CV I mean the frame(?).

[@tacticalty9693]

Value the time y’all have left together, coming from a young guy that lost his years ago there’s nothing under the sun I wouldn’t do to have him and this kind of relationship back.

[@trixxter8494]

Never replaced the frame but I do dismantle trucks for a used auto parts yard and a truck this size would take 2 days to pull stright down to frame so I'd say 2 of you can swap the frame inside of a week once frame is ready every thing is going to just fall apart really with how new it is

[@paulpence8895]

Cant think of a single thing that could go wrong!!! #CleetusMcFarland

[@midastouch7773]

Father & Son Duo is Awesome

[@kevinwalker7102]

True Dad!!! Willing to pass it on & not keep it for himself! Much respect! I wouldn't even know where to begin, but i know it can be done.

[@George196207]

It will NEVER be worth what one that was NEVER wrecked is .

[@kevinwalker7102]

@George196207 Yes of course...due to having that salvage title! But the price for what used trucks are going for these days is unreal! If i had a big shop like that, i would definitely do what they are doing! Does having a salvage title void out all of the manufacturer warranties & recalls on a new truck like that??? Educate me!!

[@dragonking3838]

Hey Brad, I just want to let you know we both grow up in the same small town of Arroyo Grandy California went to the same high school I was class of 89 but I think there are some things you could do to the frame of this truck without doing a frame swap that to me, seems entirely like too much work, putting it on a frame straightener, and then strengthening and reinforcing the existing frame would be a better choice than swapping the entire frame out . I’ve seen a lot of other people make a Z pattern cut into frames re-weld a section of new frame, and then weld steel plates over the top of it for reinforcement just something to consider before you go through all the trouble of swapping that frame

[@matttrent7151]

Frame swaps on trucks are pretty easy if I’m honest ! I’ve done several. As long as you have a lift It’s no problem 😊

[@lyfandeth]

And if the frame is bent, the entire drivetrain may have interal fractures. Tranny, differentials, engine all should come apart to see if they're going to grenade soon.

[@johnnyshd8250]

I have done a lot of Silverados with the wheel punched back. Almost bent close to the same place.I would have played around with it for a day and see what happens. It's not crushed from an impact where it is shortened up. It is nasty thou.

[@andyschuhbauer451]

i did a frame swap on a 2014 denali. took 3- 4 weeks. After that went to the dealer to do computer work. Took a week and about 1500 $ for that. when it was done you could not tell...the dealer could not tell. it was perfect.

[@MonzaRacer]

Drop tanks, un bolt bed and cab/doghouse lift body off swapped out rear suspension and repair/replace/swap front, brake,fuel etc . I'd say two weeks to drive it.

[@theknow7557]

I have bought many vehicles from Coparts . I usually put my hands on the vehicle that I may purchase. However one time I did not and got burned. It was a Infinity SUV and was listed as a driver. All the photos looked great. Won the bid. Had it shipped to my place and would not start. I did all the checks to starting and got nothing but cranking. Had it towed to Infinity dealer and $250 later was told they have no clue on why it will not start. Sold it to a parts guy. Loss money and learned a valuable lesson. Hands on.

[@stazang]

Flew off the road, caught some air whole truck landed on the front driver side tweaking the frame.

[@jamesbaker9096]

I want to say someone ran a red light and tried to avoid the truck, but in doing so the wheels locked up and it was a low profile car and just went straight to the front wheel

[@Scagridervride2]

The smart start works incredible. My 2022 started last month in -5 degrees in 2 seconds. Nice rig

[@landonwilcox1837]

Just remove the bed, use the lift to pull the cab and roll the chassis out from under it and start moving parts over to the new frame. It’ll suck but in the end it’ll be a fun project.

[@landonwilcox1837]

Im impressed with quickly ya’ll moved everything over.

[@Mtlmshr]

I saw another KZbin guy last year do something very similar to what you guys are about to do but he had a good frame but the body was junk (if I remember it was a roll over) but still he had to rebuild the entire truck. I remember that his biggest problem was getting all the computer stuff sorted out because of all the codes it was constantly throwing up! So that would be something to pay attention too! Even just a airbag going off is a pain because it’s not just putting in a new airbag, there’s the clock for that system and all the sensors that go along with that!

[@fair-gamer9453]

I’ve done a frame swap. Here’s the best part you get a new blue clear title for it!!! A good bit of work but value will go up with that said.

[@michaelmontanez948]

I would maybe have a frame guy look at it first before buying a new frame. Also you may want to look up the Niko Brothers page, they just did the same thing with a totally wrecked Silverado. Might be good reference for you. Good luck

[@MrRod632]

if it wasn't bent they wouldn't have totaled it. I mean this first video of this channel I watched but these guys haven't been rebuilding long if they couldn't tell by it being brand new in the auction. My dad has been rebuilding for 35 years. $$$$$$$$$

[@tuloko16]

Does it need to be a 2023 frame? Chevy had been pretty consistent from generation to generation.

[@johnt4270]

It hit a tall curb or something like it at speed, if seen that type of damage on truck frames before, check to see if the bed came in contact with the back of the cab on the passenger side.

[@johnt4270]

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[@TreeFeller4Life]

Holy crap $4k for a brand new frame!? I THOUGHT IT WIULD BE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS MAN NOT JUST 4 thousand… that’s great!!!! It’s a hell of a job to replace that frame though brother! REMEMBER KZbin VIDEOS ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND WHEN DOING A FRAME SWAP GOOGLE GOOGLE GOOGLE!!!! KEEP BOLTS AND NUTS AND PLUGS FULLY TOGETHER AND WOULDN’T HURT TO GAVE THE GM BOOK RIGHT BY YOU WHEN YOU ARE DOING IT

[@glennsmith6779]

I see truck frames changed all the time, usually two days work. I swapped the frame on my ram 2500 in about two days. Toyota has a special team that comes into the dealership and swaps the rusty frames under warranty in about a day.