My Dad Bought A Wrecked 2023 GMC Duramax Denali At A Copart Auction! Part 2

[@DeBerti]

Was this purchase a good decision??

[@gregsullivan8956]

I say yes.

[@badguysrulez6655]

Great time to build a mega truck and sell it to some rich dude in Dubai

[@chaddjayne4238]

Yet to be determined

[@allpowersportsrider]

Most definitely! Now would be a good time to delete it as well since the body is off.

[@jerredwayne8401]

Yes

[@davidrichards8816]

I’m a retired automotive technician of 35 years. You guys did a fantastic job. Nice work gentleman. And the best part of it all is you had fun and you were able to do it together. Lifelong memories guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@DeBerti]

Thanks bud

[@Just-My-Opinion]

That's the first thing i thought. Memories! I gotta get a project for my dad and I.

[@MarioRodriguez-b4l]

exactly what i was thinking ...

[@Tom-zo2rc]

Love to see father son projects like this. Me and my old man have built a couple Ford Model A's together (including a 1928 coupe I bought for a dollar and probably overpaid) and it's been really special. He's now 92. I'm approaching 60 and I appreciate the father-son relationshipmore than ever 4:49

[@retiredleo3679]

As an old guy who has worked on his cars for 60 years, what you did is HUGE! To completely disassemble a frame and components, then get them back together and start right up, is amazing. Congrats

[@DeBerti]

thank a lot for watching. it was a lot of work but worth it

[@jmlcolorado]

No kidding it was huge! It’s a huge project on older vehicles. I’d never jump into doing this on a brand new one. There’s soooooo much crap on these it’s hard to wrap your brain around! Well freakin done!

[@garyh4458]

@@jmlcolorado Eh, not that hard with the right equipment. They have lifts and stuff. No biggie.

[@pearcey1113]

Yeah it’s because they make them different these days, it’s almost impossible to put an old car or truck back together in under 16 hours by 2 people that have never done it before, bloody unbelievable amazing job

[@mmddmm553]

Brother I am in my 60s and have 50 yrs working on automobiles and trucks I agree big job they are balls deep so just move forward

[@En-Pea-Sea]

I like the time clock in the time lapsed video segments. Never would have thought it would be a nice touch.

[@cjroberts4457]

Just look at the special bonding time you spent with your father. If I were you and done something like this with my dad, I would NOT ever get rid of it but, keep it forever. Down the road when your father is no longer around and you are feeling the heartache, I guarantee that every time you look at this truck, it will bring back a smile to your face when you remember this project and the good, bad and the funny moments. You cannot put a price tag on the sentimental times!

[@rockford2981]

The wiring on new cars is crazy. This is why I like pre-2005 vehicles....this is why they total them. I'm amazed there are people that actually want to fix these things....

[@mr.nothintoprove1385]

Finally a channel that finishes a project in one video. Great job guys. Truck looks good.

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@joevoegeli4959]

I am glad they can spend 20+ hours plus editing just to make a 30 minute episode for you. SMH

[@Chevywhoopwhoop]

It must be really cool to have a dad like yours brother Happy for you 🤙🏽

[@Kozxxl]

I absolutely love how your dad’s emotions climb so high then immediately fall down into the depths of despair!😂😂😂 and then you’re laughing and making fun of your dad!!!! Hahaha. Lmao! I love you two. I love the relationship you have with each other!!!

[@DeBerti]

ha ha, yes me and my pops have a good time together. thanks for your support

[@Kozxxl]

@@DeBerti hey young man. Enjoy him. I lost my pops 13 years ago at the age of 68. I’m in to cars and bikes… love horsepower… wish he was here. I admire you both so much. Love your content. I’m a Ford guy… love that Raptor. Wish you could all build mine!!!! Much love. Tell ur pops hello. Wish I still lived in South Carolina!!!

[@VirginioSantiago-yj9wf]

You guys are great I miss my dad so much seeing you guys make my heart happy

[@elrobo3568]

I am a jet fighter mechanic and auto mech of 60 years and I applaud both of you not only for the mechanical work but your work together. Myself and one son are getting ready to rescue a 1954 Dodge hemi drag car and put it back on the track and you guys kicked me in the pants to get moving before I am not able anymore. Thanks!

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching & good luck to you and your son on that build

[@br549rdr]

You have a beautiful family. Your daughter is a doll. My granddaughters name is Brinley😇🙏🏻😇🙏🏻 Aren’t we blessed so much more than we deserve. Great job guys on the truck!!!

[@DeBerti]

Yes we are! thank you for watching

[@4englishlies875]

Too me this is the best father ,son project ever. What the both of you guys have accomplished is nothing short of amazing. Great job guys!!

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

This is my favorite KZbin show... You guys are the greatest and don't ever stop.

[@DeBerti]

thank you so much!!

[@CASHCRZZY1]

You guys are hilarious. I love how your dad went from crying to be in an expert on what to take off. It’s funny as hell.

[@DeBerti]

ha ha thanks Greg.

[@DaveE-b1c]

Nothing like father and son bonding time you can’t buy that! Great job guys thanks for the video brad

[@DeBerti]

You bet and thank you for watching

[@Jcanelo76]

Hey Brad, tell your dad it was a great buy because it is going to make a great show to see you guys put this together.

[@DeBerti]

Thanks I will tell him! Hope you enjoy the episode

[@scottwilliams7]

I would love to do something like this with my dad.

[@richardharvey8939]

Great work you 2. Fun to ride along with y’all. 🎉

[@adriangalo3813]

Not a great buy if your flipping. Paid to much for salvage

[@mach55r]

Pictures and colored markers helped me a lot with a lot of disassemble and reassemble

[@brettbenson4516]

Unreal. The ultimate father and son project. Big thumbs up to both of you!

[@DeBerti]

thanks Brett, we have a good time

[@DougForce]

Save that truck forever. It will mean so much more in the future than it does now. The ultimate father/son project. Nicely done!

[@DeBerti]

thank you

[@CamCadie]

Your dad literally went on a rocket ship of emotions in this single video 😂

[@DeBerti]

ha ha that's what i saw too

[@bahramkhalighi5063]

Really enjoyed watching father and son work on a project of this magnitude together and getting it done.

[@thebeardedone1225]

What a beautiful happy family. Kudos young man. Never lose that pride, and always be grateful. Oh, yeah... don't buy the truck. Your dad is just being a great dad by sticking to his word on the deal. But he does deserve to keep it. It will always remind him of you two working together to turn lemons into lemonade. Overcoming unsurmountable odds with his son.

[@DeBerti]

Thanks bud, that's a great word picture!

[@brianparker6811]

Well said

[@vincentrisalvato9921]

ABSOLUTELY, NO MATTER WHAT U AND UR DAD WORKED TOGETHER AND REBUILT NOT ONLY THE TRUCK BUT A GREAT MEMORY AND BONDING TIME...

[@90MHOTMUD]

lets make it simple.. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME.. NOT JUST THE BUILD ..BUT THE RELATIONSHIP YOU BOTH. HAVE IS PRICELESS...THANKS

[@txdbstx8967]

I’m with your dad in the fact that it’s a TON of work and at my age wouldn’t do it. My biggest issue with the entire truck is the fact that it has a salvage/rebuilt title. It seriously hurts it’s value but if you plan to never sell the truck and keep it in the family it’s a non issue. Seriously proud and happy for both of you guys! Awesome father and son team work! You’re never going to forget this Brad! Keep the truck!!!

[@bch5513]

My exact thoughts in the last video.

[@DynoDieselWagon]

It's not worth labor & material vs. Salvage title values

[@adriangalo3813]

That's what a lot of these youtubers don't mention about salvage title's. No warranty, banks don't finance, hard to sell.

[@txdbstx8967]

@@adriangalo3813 Facts!

[@vincentrisalvato9921]

NONE OF THAT REALLY MATTERS, THEY WONT HAVE A BIG PROBLEM SELLING IT, ALL THEY REALLY DID WAS SWAP OUT THE FRAME, WHEN SELLING IT JUST SHOW THEM THE VIDEO AND GIVE A GOOD FAIR PRICE AND THEY WILL BE OK, I WOULD BUY IT WHAT NO PROBLEM KNOWING THEY WENT THREW THE WHOLE TRUCK....

[@bakerbldg]

Amazing video to watch I love how yall completed the truck in one video your dads funny he did go on an emotional roller coaster Can’t wait to see you drive this thing

[@paullatour7012]

This was fun watching your dad on the roller coaster of emotions!

[@scottlamberson1046]

You dad's range of emotions is totally understandable. The fear of the unknown can be tough, but he faced the fear and won. An amazing video and you are both remarkably patient to pull a swap like this off. WOW.. too cool... thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@DeBerti]

thanks so much for watching it.

[@shanemurphy3965]

Huge fan of you and your dad. You all make my bad days better. God bless all of you and have a great day.

[@DeBerti]

Shane I appreciate that dude more than you know! You to buddy!

[@shanemurphy3965]

@@DeBerti no problem I'm huge on family and I been watching you guys for years. Thanks for replying that made my day.

[@jasonsimpkins5040]

@Shane Murphy Hell yeah! Twin turbos is the shit. Still comes on time to time like 4-5AM

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Sad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dieseltech1015]

Your dad is awesome. Reminds me of myself.

[@earlsmithson4749]

Brad I salute you and your Dad for paying attention to the details. Most shops would just power up all the bolts and let it go at that. Congratulations and I would have no problem buying a rebuild from you guys.

[@DeBerti]

I appreciate that!

[@TheChainzzzz]

14:12 I was waiting for the old man to go old school and say "" What's this "WE" Crap Paleface"" and go to lunch .. DAD: ya mentioned VODKA.. I'd done been into a Bottle of Jack , Drinking Jack n Cokes . before the cab made it off.. Cause my helper that retired from FORD MOTORS woulda already been a six pack in and jammin to the oldies. Same guy that helped me swap a 231 v6 w/350 turbo out of a '79 Monte Carlo into a '79 chevy LUV pickup and we left the 4cyl rear end in it.. Fabricated all the mounts out of 3/8 steel . Had a buddy of his modify the driveshaft to fit n work. THAT SOB was fast. this was mid 80's Chevy hadn't even thought of puttin v6's into s10's yet. ya'll did an awesome job swappin it all over.. to me marking up everything is tiresome but better than hunt n peck later. wiring always is do it as ya go before ya forget how it went .

[@DeBerti]

ha ha, thanks for the watch bud and it sounds like you also enjoy cars like we do. I grew up helping my dad in the shop all my life and now that I'm older it's fun to build crazy stuff together!

[@Mint2842]

I just went through this same thing with a Ford. Changed the bed, the cab, took it down to the bare frame and put it back together again. I did the same thing with labeling everything. Since it was only me as my friends and family thought I was a lunatic, it took me 8 months to do it. The satisfaction of starting it up again afterwards is unreal though!

[@DeBerti]

wow! that's a lot of work to do alone! its worth it in the end though

[@Mint2842]

@@DeBerti it definitely was! But I learned so much along the way and knowledge you gain is so valuable.

[@ivanmartin1317]

Your enthusiasm is very good your dad should be very proud to have a son like you

[@alef.f819]

Seen you doing this with your dad brings tears to my eyes 👀. I wish I was able to do this with my dad. Nice job man. & also building good memories is the most important things. Keep it up. & thanks for bringing me joy & happiness 😊

[@DeBerti]

that you for watching

[@momsspaghetti98]

I like the fact that there is no clickbait and the swap is not in 4-5 videos ! Just all in one video !

[@jko0526]

Wow I can’t even imagine!! You guys are rockstars! I feel like your Dad at my age when I look at big jobs! You are a good son for helping him with such a large project. I love doing projects with my son!

[@1stAmendmentfukyoutube]

Agreed. However he’s a great dad helping his son with that truck, cause you know damn well he’s buying it

[@Republic3D]

Wow that engine, the fan and transmission is way larger than I thought. Actually looks really heavy duty. Impressive.

[@rayboucher479]

Give that new frame a couple coats of paint. Hopefully you took plenty of pictures as I have done this 3 times and it is remembering how everything is routed. Almost anybody can take it apart especially with a lift and tools. It is the reassembling . Have fun with your dad you are lucky to be able to work with him memories are forever.

[@melhumphrey6131]

Congratulations great job on the swap. Love the relationship between you and your dad. My son and I have the same type of relationship.

[@DeBerti]

thank you for watching. Glad you and your son are close. that's awesome

[@gmccoyw]

Love that you get to work with your Dad all the time! Sure wish I could do that!! Great episode gentlemen!

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@bobbg9041]

I hope you've got a 2 post lift. And dolly to move the cab unit and bed units. The drive train comes off as a unit rolls under the cab the cab drops back on. Don't pull the motor and trans like you would for service. Do it like its done in the factory.

[@l3of589]

Bro you guys have it all, the house, the shop, the tools, the toys, the girls and the money. but if I can have one thing from you two, I would choose the father and son relationship, very admirable.

[@DeBerti]

thank you bud.

[@mbhug]

I have a lot of respect for you guys for fixing it the right way and showing what it takes to do it. Plenty of other KZbinrs simply butcher jobs like this by pulling the frame, making it pretty for the Thumbnail, and throwing it back to auction to claim a massive profit. Keep up the real work!

[@DeBerti]

thank you for watching

[@MikePickett-qt7jw]

Sitting here watching you and your Dad build this truck just warm my heart, I never had a Dad to do anything with. I think he got a great truck. Just remember all the memories you 2 are having together. Enjoy that truck.

[@DeBerti]

thank you Mike. we do have a lot of fun

[@justacoupleofkids320]

You can do it. I’m 73 years old and I did cab swap on a Toyota Tundra crew cab, including completely gutting the interior down to bare metal, including the dash, wiring harness and heat and air. Did it in my driveway except for lifting off and dropping on the cab which a buddy did on his lift.

[@the_real_greywolf]

By the way you and your dad got me subscribed. I admire the time you spend with him. Not enough people do that.

[@DeBerti]

thank you, we are together a lot and having fun

[@willconklin7739]

Great to watch! If you need some help/advice with the airbag system replacement, computer reset hit me up. I've repaired a bunch and have a great source that can factory reset the SRS module.

[@DeBerti]

thanks for the input bud

[@realnemo4554]

Every time I watch it reminds me of me and my dad working out in the garage arguing and making fun all the time I love this so much 😂😂

[@mikefischera8516]

Great project for yall to take on together! You'll both be talking about this one FOREVER!

[@arthurmartin1886]

Bag and tag your doing a good job,good decision stop stressing just do it.have fun guys Arthur 😅😅😅from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching our channel

[@ltmedic3]

I would love to do a project like that any day. All bolt together, just a big puzzle. No paint or body work.

[@DruFishing]

Your pop should be excited for the value of the content you can create alone. You’ve got the tools, lift, and the facility to make it easier, I think when it’s done he will be proud of the work you did together. Edit: I didn’t think you’d already be done by the end of this video when I commented at the beginning. Awesome to see your dad smiling at the end.

[@mikecrevier5811]

Watched you guys a ton back in the day, just getting current day. Problems happen but doing it right after that is being a craftsmen. Appreciate the father/son relationships being built 💯

[@tonykemper8896]

Watching your dad go through his highs and lows and watching you mess with was so funny.

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@knoxcrider9835]

I’m a MECP certified installer, there’s nothing that I hate more than wiring GM vehicles especially running the harnesses from the rear through the frame…. It takes me weeks to get all that black tar stuff that’s on the frame out from under my finger nails 😂

[@DankDankPancake]

I love your dad’s rollercoaster of emotions from disappointment to regret to ecstatic 😂

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

U said my dad and I!!!! Excellent use of the English language....very common now people say me and.....your hard workers and well educated ..sweet

[@TheCandidCollective]

I’m not gonna lie I’m super impressed that you guys swapped this so quickly I thought it was gonna take forever

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@mikeaziz2410]

I love these type of videos. The difficulty scale is high. I hope you guys get it done.

[@smokeu600]

On the next episode,could you please show the old frame ?

[@tylerbarrett6652]

I am stoked about this build... seriously. You guys have it easy... you are working with pretty much a brand new truck. You won't have to deal with the rust monsters. I have to do the same thing on a 95 Ford F350 crew cab long bed we named Tigger... and use to plow the snow in Minnesota.... and MAN, do WE HAVE RUST MONSTERS.

[@lsucody3687]

Man you never see brads dad so monotone and Brad was just twisting the knife poking the bear lol

[@wbcapitals]

Very good job guys! Thanks for the episode!

[@tompreciado863]

I didn’t know that you were expecting another kid, congratulations bud! I’m sure the family is excited. Can’t wait to see the mini turbos running around together and driving go karts.

[@DeBerti]

Can't wait! Thank you, yes we are stoked!

[@herbiederby3394]

The shop first biggest project amazing 💯 congrats guys.... 🙂👍🙏

[@DeBerti]

thanks bud

[@jaybass3241]

Brad, hats off to you and your Dad. You can see in your Dads face resentment. But once you both started putting it all back his attitude flipped 180. That’s awesome. Good luck with the truck.

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@randibeck590]

@@DeBerti where do you guys get your vehicles from

[@eddyraye5825]

It's just amazing, what you 2 guys can do in only 30 minutes and 19 seconds. It would take me at least 4 or 5 days to do all that.

[@YamahaYz250]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us 😌 Stay blessed and As always, Awesome video guys 😎

[@DeBerti]

Thank you for watching and supporting us.

[@dslsdad1]

Great job. I’ve would’ve like to have seen the bent bare frame.

[@tompreciado863]

I honestly thought it was going to take you guys a lot longer. You guys did a great job!

[@DeBerti]

thank you

[@urielsalvador8648]

The atmosphere in that shop is amazing!!!! Glad to see y’all enjoying working together

[@midwestspeed7889]

Is it for sale once it’s complete? Great job on the build! I’m glad your dad stuck with it.

[@victorfedchuk807]

End of the day it's worth it. You guys did really good. Beautiful truck too.

[@Cris-xl4it]

We need next episode!!!

[@chuckgym]

Lol, your dad sounds like jack black🤣. Great to see the love between you two!!

[@casper2386]

You guys are funny as hell love watching your content keep grinding guys

[@DeBerti]

Appreciate it!!

[@JacoVenter22]

I enjoyed watching you and your dads journey so much, seeing you guys going through all the up and down emotions. You really did an amazing job. You can be very proud of yourselves!

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching

[@Xasas1212]

Was it so fun to do great job

[@rogermezenen6505]

What an amazing accomplishment and to be able to do that together is something you’ll cherish and talk about for years to come. My father is 90 with dementia and I’ll always remember those jobs we completed as a team.

[@DeBerti]

thank you. we do have a lot of fun together

[@TDutch]

I was watching the hole episode with a big smile on my face ..you guys are great. Fantastic family though. Greetings from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

[@DeBerti]

thank you for watching

[@radggs6961]

A dad who keeps his promise, so blessed.

[@Townsendcat2]

I just so enjoy watching a father and a son work together I miss my dad every day y’all are so lucky

[@DeBerti]

thanks for watching, sorry to hear about your dad

[@the_real_greywolf]

Save 30k on the retail price then put 30k in labor....

[@fmerkl]

If it was me ,i would have had a rustproofing paint sprayed on the frame and inside as best someone could do , the underside of the cab , You did a great job other wise !!

[@lsucody3687]

I must say if This is your worst decision ever you’ve lived a very easy comfortable life. Imagine your entire life working for a company that goes belly up and you can’t find a job in todays times you don’t know how to feed your family who just lost their home in a flood hurricane you don’t have flood coverage because your not in a 500 year flood plain then at 38 you start developing massive seizures ones so severe you don’t know your 6 year old kids name for 18 hours.

[@DeBerti]

Im sorry to hear this bud. my dad was little dramatic but i think in the end well get it done,

[@danielboeningGySgtDanGer]

This thing is going to be worth every cent and every minute you spend on it. You’re blessed to have each other and you share a skill 99% of humans just DON’t have. If you spend regular 8 hour work days, both of you, 3 days max. l understand this project isn’t a priority, but when it’s do w, talk Pops Into a Plasti-dip shape shift red/orange yellow. I can’t wait to see this thing is complete!

[@carlotodaro5052]

wow what a great job. that's a mountain of work for two guys. you'll be talking about this one for a long long time. congratulations you just did something that you couldn't have paid someone to do, enjoy 👍

[@DeBerti]

thanks a lot bud

[@yamaha226]

I really recommend that you watch the whole video. I have two sons and watching these two is special.

[@DeBerti]

thanks Kenneth we appricaiate that a lot

[@markcoleman3370]

Love seeing a father and son working together!

[@DeBerti]

thanks Bud we have a lot of fun

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Shure am glad to see your dad smiling again and joking around now he seems excited to do it

[@denton7773]

I was not expecting y’all to do the build on one video like this. Y’all are Fkcn awsome!!

[@DeBerti]

Glad you liked it!!

[@guerrerogabriel1989]

Congrats has to be the best feeling in the world to accomplish something like this.

[@mikepeters21]

I do cab lifts all the time where I work. Its a breeze now to do them but you just have to make sure all your grounds are hooked back up when the cab comes back down otherwise it will mess with every system.

[@franciscosoto1365]

He did an awesome job putting that truck back together. Brand new GMC. I wish I had the talent as you and your father have to put that truck back together. Once again, thank you very much for the opportunity to see this video and I hope to see many more

[@DeBerti]

Thanks for watching

[@adianunternahrer9917]

Have fun lineing everything up

[@wigwam3314]

Really enjoyed this guys! Thx!

[@terrymcvicker7064]

I like the boys work ethic.. Just going to have to make it happen .. Ive lived that way of thinking as well.

[@williamabaker12]

I love that you showed your dad's roller coaster emotional journey. Lol. This is what real people think, trying to do something so brazen. Excellent job 👍👍 Oh, and definitely buy this truck!