Building a CAT 3126 swapped F350 in 30 MINUTES!

[@openliquor]

This is one of those epic builds you may notice at a show from distance….nice OBS Ford, rare crew cab…nice stance and paint. The closer you get, as you take in more and more details….big and small…the amount work skill is just amazing.

[@Oldsmobile69]

Yeah, it just gets more complicated towards the end. Like fitting that wiring harness from hell.

[@GuyWithACube]

Rare? Not sure where you get that. They're everywhere. Nothing special in terms of that. Sweet truck though.

[@guysumpthin2974]

3208 “fordapillar” f250 , built by Buddy Post , jackson wi in 1976 , THE ORIGINAL

[@youvebeenspooked]

Such amazing craft and skill in this build dude. Like, talk about "built not bought". I hope someday to have a shop as well equipped so I can do this kind of work. Amazing! Why don't they teach this stuff in schools anymore?!

[@desertrat1357]

​@@youvebeenspookedbecause the government doesn't care about stuff like this. Actually they probably hate it. All they want to do is indoctrinate kids and turn them into liberals before they even know their colors.

[@goracks69]

I was not prepared for the level of quality and craftsmanship put in. I figured this would be some dude in his backyard jerryrigging everything. But this was clean and professional. Great job!

[@youvebeenspooked]

I thought the same! Instead it's some dude in his backyard garage absolutely crushing it and doing amazing work. soooo rad

[@HESS302]

This comment couldn't be more accurate!

[@legsinheaven5962]

Bro ...mind blowing work ...just amazing...but one thing why it take too much for self start ..

[@ephealtun]

Even the 7.2 CAT badge lol

[@Oke123-ik6he]

​@@HESS302😅

[@hennies9509]

Reminds me of my Dad. He could fix anything and no sloppy job. He could work on German, English, Italian, and Japanese cars. He always said the Japanese cars were the nicest to work on. He said the English and Italians can not make cars and must have been drunk when they designed a car. Germans were good and over engineered their cars. But in any case he passed away in 1989 and I miss that man a lot. He had 4 trades to his name and could do anything and do it well. Good job guys you take me back to a good time in my life, and your work is excellent.

[@NathanCAY1010]

R.I.P. to your pops, dude sound like a fun guy to be around but also to work with

[@icehog3454]

I hear you loud and clear. My dad was the same. A machinist, welder, engine builder, hydraulic master and mechanic. Were his specialty’s. But could also frame,plumb,wire………….. .. honestly could do any thing. I miss my dad as well.

[@cliftonlewis1420]

He was a smart man. I agree with all you have said here. RIP pops

[@RussWhite-yz2nk]

Yes men from a bygone era.... artisans. Intelligent men who chose to stay members of the working class. These days they are encouraged to degrees in malarky from a nonsense university and spend their lives pivoting around key deliverables in this space moving forward.

[@Evola-redux]

Italians can't build cars? Yeah sure... Rotfl!

[@Commando0333]

This is one of the best restoration and modification projects I have seen

[@Silent_Shadow]

as an engine mechanic that builds gassers, this is like Saturday morning cartoons for me. AMAZING work fellas! Absolutely fascinating to watch.

[@JustBeingHonest813]

The level of craftsmanship put into this truck is among the best I've seen! I think this truck deserves a spot in SEMA imo. It literally looks as if Ford built this as a generation progression collab with CAT. Truely amazing to see.

[@trentgreen9745]

I'd agree with this truck going to SEMA it's a 1 of a kind build and it ain't clapped I wish I could see it in person I have a feeling that cameras don't do justice to the detail on this truck

[@harryyoung7076]

I had a 93 Ford F250, with a 7.3 diesel. It was the best truck I ever owned. Only wish I had the shop, time, money and knowledge to do something like that. Bravo Zulu!

[@Cyber_Jimm]

This is gotta be one of the coolest engines Swaps I've seen in a while. Badass

[@bill2070]

Ever

[@mercury760]

Video is less than 30 minutes long and how can you get the entire job done in 30 minutes. I see them speed walking and working faster than what a normal human can work.

[@toanjack3214]

you are saying the word badass( bá đạo), wow, why can google translate into my country's language so accurately.

[@nahaha4565]

I am just blow away at the attention to detail taking everything apart cleaning it building it back better. Not just fix it and maker work. Absolutely incredible work sir.

[@VWMANCA]

ONLY WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS IS """TRULY REMARKABLE """"

[@jonleague7265]

This guy is the "BOMB" Mechanic knowing all facets of the build like each was his specialty. He does it like an excited teenager on his first car. Truly amazing, maybe the best KZbin video I have seen.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@minnesotatomcat]

I was telling my 66 year old father and proud life long trucker about this truck and he says…….why the hell would he use a 3126, that’s not much of a motor? 🤣 I bet it feels like way more of a motor in a f350 than it does in semi trucks! Love this build brother 👍

[@lmCIoudz]

He's a boomer

[@AMechanicSomewhere]

3126 is just as big a pile of crap as the other HPOP engines

[@lmCIoudz]

@@AMechanicSomewhere it’s called maintenance as our buddy rich here has explained countless times

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@AMechanicSomewhere I’ll pretend my 7.3 power stroke loving heart didn’t hear you say that

[@BAHbKA1588]

I don't think 3126 was installed on semis only on medium duty trucks

[@jerryb1234]

This is my favorite internet build of all time,👍, thanks Rich, and thanks for sharing.

[@michaelwheatley3873]

ME TOO!

[@douglasjoaquim3990]

I am completely stucked on this video !!! What a beatiful work !!! Hats off !!!

[@fernandomcc7954]

An awesome old school looking Ford truck hiding something way more awesome than an actual brand new Ford truck.This was quite an investment in every way and I can't imagine the satisfaction you felt when you drove it for the first time, fully completed. Congrats to you, Sr! I loved it!

[@nicks_mix]

A friend's dad watched this , he's a retired Millwright, and he said "That guy would be the best guy in the shop, he can do almost everything, he's smart and got a big shop full of tools and anything you'd need. He has money for any parts, right away. If you tried the same thing it would take you forever."

[@bobrenner7213]

IF I were to try this, I would probably be 6 to 9 MONTHS into the build and wondering IF I would ever get the wiring completed!

[@cliftonlewis1420]

Millwright here. I agree. Dude is a force of his own. No way I'm even attempting to do all that wiring. LOL

[@Nate-u6z]

Your dad is right sir!

[@DZ-hu2sv]

Just outstanding. I am a contractor and I felt the blood, sweat, and tears these guys went through to do this. Probably the best restoration/swap I've seen.

[@bioweaponsystem154]

The absolute amount of over-engineering/re-rigging to make everything fit together and work the way you made it is just amazing. Even upgrading the internal trim and especially the LCD instrument panel. Just Minty all around

[@TexasKid747]

For years I wanted a F-250 Super Duty crew cab, 4wd, converted to hydrogen fuel cell technology. No longer. Now it is this truck. My daughter has one still with the 7.3L Diesel but I want the Edison/DeBoss Caterpillar conversion! Thanks Rich! Cheers from Texas.

[@bryanhill3041]

This is the move right here! Ain’t nothing like building your own vehicle! Mad respect to this guy! Nothing in this world like building your own custom truck! If you aren’t happy with the end product then it wasn’t your idea to start with!

[@SoupyOatmeal]

There is a scene in the original series where you start the engine for the first time. The look on your face when it actually came to life and started running was priceless and I will never forget the way you looked. In my mind I was saying it's alive it's alive.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

The joy on your face Rich when it finally catches and starts.. you cheered.. I cheered… think everyone else cheered too!

[@paullucas3]

I was waiting the whole video for that victory rumble!

[@Universal.G]

Wow I don't know how you have the patience to do all of that. You must truly love what you do. Hats off. Great job.

[@robertomoschetti1019]

YOU ARE GREAT PEOPLE !!! PERFECT AND FANTASTIC WORK, EXCELLENT, WELL DONE.

[@DeonisDan]

Мужики, Вы сделали шедевр! Машина для души! Ps. Привет из солнечного Санкт-Петербурга (Россия)! 🤝

[@socaliguy81]

Massive amount of respect. How refreshing to watch true craftsmanship across disciplines and not have to deal with some egotistical "know-it-all" blabbing the entire time. Great video! Even better work on the truck!

[@garrettdaman1227]

Udder disappointment. Via the title, I was promised 30 minutes of the best content available on KZbin. However, after 27:22 of my time I was left to sit and think...I try everyday to work on my own stuff, being resourceful and reusing stuff when i can, buying new when i can. You are a true inspiration. I don't think i can ever repay you, thank you again, from Texas.

[@joshp.2237]

All of your builds have been top notch in their own way, but I must say this one has to be my favorite.

[@clementsaux4205]

There's no words to say how amazing this is... Thath's some top tier craftmanship level. Just WOW ! Keep on going, and huge congratulations on that wholesome piece of work

[@aarongarcia1101]

I can remember our job site mechanic, he was a genius! He had a 1986 (I think) Ford F250 and he did this Cat swap one summer. It was really a good toy for him he spent a lot of time on that rig, it was nice!

[@andrewcrawley4429]

It's a franken truck, nothing on it is original now. An amazing amount of work put into it. I would bet most people don't realize just how much went into this truck. Very nice work, easy to see the passion put into it.

[@whatta7793]

Hey, those fenders are original! Lol jk, sick truck though, these guys are beyond talented.

[@KeithNelson-t2c]

I love the Franken truck cat 😊

[@KeithNelson-t2c]

I am blown away 👌👏 wow!!!

[@michaelsaylor77]

Definitely a “frankentruck” . No disrespect , but why update the dash , seats , etc . And keep the original door panels . Updating the door panels would’ve been the cherry on top !. My ocd couldn’t handle that interior but the build is amazing mechanically !

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Aaron does a FANTASTIC job with these videos. Loved the music choreography.

[@feminazislayer]

Very dope

[@JeffreyWilstone]

I’m beyond impressed! What a fantastic build! The amount of love and care that went into this build makes it priceless! Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎈

[@richardbowles7690]

So thorough and testimony to craftsmanship. Were it wood, it'd be a custom collector edition by an acclaimed artist. Congrats and bravó.

[@1USASOLDIER]

The level of craftsmanship in that truck is something to behold. I can’t think of anything I would want more than another one of those. Absolutely amazing. The video was an absolute joy to watch. You guys nailed it.

[@justinb2022]

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[@youvebeenspooked]

crazy motor swap, I mean engine swap, I mean, great job my dude, thank you for filming this all for us. really really well done on all fronts, mad impressive to be able to hone a block and do all this work in house, CNC pretty parts even, AND film it all, and edit the video... very impressive man. mad respect! hope she has another million miles in er~!

[@dazaspc]

A great Montage of the build with a good accompaniment of music. I would also say that it has to be one of if not the best real guy builds on the net. No wonder Edison teamed up with you for their medium / light duty prototypes.

[@michaelgibson7155]

This is one of the coolest builds I’ve ever come across!! Such a high quality of fit and finish. Awesome job 👏 👏

[@maaj-yn1xc]

How much did you guys $$$$ did you guys invest in this project.... if I ask for one how much would you charge

[@ZeusMonkey]

This whole build is more than just a little impressive! 😳👍

[@gotcha3719]

I have always wondered how one person can have such knowledge, craftsmanship and ability to know a lot of everything and do anything with such ease…. I’m at a loss for words!!! Great job. JD, Retired Owner operator.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@constitutionallyconscious165]

That thing will be running when Jesus comes

[@clifford4081]

Nice fictional statement you just made 👍

[@clipsdaily101]

@@clifford4081shhhh

[@jaygarcia4209]

Nobody knows the day nor the hour only the Father knows.

[@papim9759]

Wow you 2 are fun, besides 1 week after finishing he hit a moose 🫎 truck totaled

[@rocketpigrecords3719]

​@@papim9759atheists and fundamentalists deserve each other as the most annoying people on Earth.

[@sebastienjanelle7747]

Hi from Drummondville in Québec, I watch since many years your lot of project and every time it's awesome. I've started a project in 2018 to put a John Deere diesel engine 3.9L in my Jeep JKU and according to me I will finish it this summer. Your a great source of inspiration, you make a great job!!!

[@Astroidboy.]

Deadly Work Ethic! Thank you for sharing your Trade, Tradesman.

[@pumachangus8993]

Man, you guys are the epitome of team work! You guys done such an amazing job with the project, it definitely shows that there is nothing y’all can’t do with a vehicle, and I mean nothing! Great video and work! 👏 Bravo!

[@muddywaters-c6l]

most dont have any idea how much work actually went into that damn guys yal went all out!

[@TiesOfZip]

This is one of my favorite builds ever and I loved watching as you guys went through it, but thank you for doing this time lapse version as well. Really puts the whole thing into perspective

[@chandlercarpenter9067]

Love seeing a passion become reality. Most bad ass truck ever. Would love to see what its actual towing limits are.

[@axispowerdiesel]

This is textbook "right after the commercial break" and how people genuinely think these projects progress, great work what a beast

[@chrissmith135]

I'm not kidding when i say this.. working on things like this is art. Putting together the motor.. art.. all the fab.. the finished product.. its art. Id rather look at this than a Picasso

[@dougw3436]

This has to be the best video of all time. You guys are the G.O.A.T.S. Can you build me one?

[@hahaha12345678993]

as always aaron knocking it out the ballpark with this edit, can't imagine how many terabytes of data he went through to put this together

[@editingaaron]

Almost 5 tb ;)

[@randomname4726]

​@@editingaaronwow, I hope you have a powerful editing computer.

[@ReeshaRacing]

@@editingaaronur an absolute beast

[@microbuilder]

Nice, just got done watching the 4.5 Cummins teardown video on DGHD and now this pops up...good timing, I have a bunch of stuff to do and now I can procrastinate a bit longer! lol

[@jackmcmahon3262]

A good way to wrap up the weekend with a new video

[@ml48963]

Amazing build! The care you put into each piece is true skill. The only part that made my heart sink was seeing the TopKick being ripped apart.

[@mcpaintball]

Absolutely amazing. I love the 90's Ford bodystyles. Thank you for doing this!

[@ironase1822]

Gotta get this guy a tv show. I would watch him for sure.

[@robertswanson7297]

damn i mean the truck was awsome but watching him cut solid 90s obs metal was painful

[@g6rida07]

Unreal build. One of the best I’ve seen on KZbin to date! I love it.

[@Vsmlllo]

That is INSANE!! Soooo much work went into this build. Outstanding!!!

[@chillywilly3397]

Holy Shit. You guys blew it out of the park! Absolutely Amazing the amount of workmanship, you guys put into that rig!

[@Gkloman]

This guy is a great hero.👍👍👍👏👏👏 23:15 It's Alive! it's Alive! ...💪💪💪

[@jasonconaway69]

Would take an old school truck like this over anything new today!

[@alexramirez967]

One of the finest examples of craftsmanship I have ever seen!

[@michaelgoldman4019]

Can’t even imagine how much this project cost! Amazing craftsmanship guys!

[@artvandalay9642]

My father was a Field Service mechanic for a CAT dealership and traveled across 3 states supporting CAT customers for 35 years in field trucks powered by CAT 3208s his favorite motor. One of his favorite engine swaps he found out about was a 3208 swapped into a F350 back in the 80s I think it was featured in Popular Mechanics…

[@triyantoadid4935]

My dad said to me, “if I had really gone to school well, I probably would have had a big workshop by now.” Hearing that, I became motivated to make my father's dream come true your work is extraordinary🤯🔥🔥

[@Traveling_Texas_in_a_Tesla]

I am not a truck guy, but I am seriously impressed that you were able to do this. That is really cool!

[@luigi2bad]

That thing is priceless 🤣 talk about custom and one of a kind!! You just have to paint it yellow and black.

[@tubbytommy]

You have to really love a vehicle to put that much effort into it! Looks like a fun project and a clean- thought out job. Not one of those "stuff a Cummins in it and blast exhaust out the hood" nut jobs!

[@DadbrosGarage]

This is literally one of the best truck builds I have ever seen

[@AshleyFox275]

This is the most amazing video on KZbin!!! 😮 I was not expecting the level of knowledge, craftsmanship, and pure drive (and money) it took to build this badass truck! 😎 for a minute, I figured a semi 5th wheel would be put on the back to haul a 53' trailer. No doubt it could do it! Lol, great job! 😮😎👌

[@richardwhitaker125]

Awesome build. Just curious why the composite gasket over a MLS gasket for the head gasket?

[@lordginger636]

This is literally my dream build I've always wanted an old 90s or 70s ford with a engine and transmission. The interior would be icing on the cake for me though.

[@PromiseTshabalala-o3j]

The best first engen swap I've ever seen. Watching from SA🇿🇦

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

We will be in SA in August. We bought a couple landys from you guys, and are looking to tour some of your beautiful country

[@tommygorich3128]

You went all out on that build and good quality work. I'm tired after watching it. I didn't expect all that. Amazing work.

[@ElitheBeeGuy]

I watched this with a hard on the entire 30min How much would a build like this cost? People don't even realize the sheer amount of work this took.....I really appreciate that effort

[@guylistener]

Beautiful work, and the dedication to detail, function, and ergonomics….the chefs kiss

[@ytcine1742]

the amount of work is gigantic, but the result is up to the work done this is one of the most resulted and cleanest builds i've ever seen, its incredible

[@RodolfoVaca-z3r]

What a sweet build, worked at cat for years. Glad to see the engines getting a new home.

[@Petequinn741]

Bravo...cooling and blowing rears, driveshafts aside, this is a real truck. Well done sir

[@JHish]

Every time i feel like I have a big job ahead and get flustered pulling wrenches, im going to watch this video. Holy snappin crap that's a pile of awesome hard work and knowledge 👍👍.

[@cscs4880]

This is the best video of pure knowledge ive ever seen. Damn fun to watch. Thank you

[@BoonOrBust]

Prayers that this teaching encourages Young ones to seek Mentors. This is so spectacular Your time and organization Professionalism! Very Rad darlin’ You need to put in the corner of screen the real hours that are involved when Pride in your work Is justified . Many Blessings Nothing but admiration .

[@Sebc155]

Los aplaudo de pie, maravilloso trabajo. No hay mejor recompensa que dar arranque por primera vez esa felicidad es impagable. Saludos desde Chile.

[@nathanevans1067]

The craftsmanship is astounding! This is one. Baddd. Girl. Great job! 😮🎉

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Nothing about this truck is a Ford anymore. This is a hand-crafted work of art. & a badass machine at that!

[@JunkAutoWerks]

Well I mean the frame, body, interior and rear axle are all ford still

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@JunkAutoWerks It wasn't a jab. I was waxing poetically about the fact it was basically a total build, by hand. It was an engineering & craftsmanship marvel!

[@victorramosjr2445]

Absolutely phenomenal build! And I'm not even a big fan of diesels. The only thing I would've done differently is to get rid of the automatic locking hubs and swap them for manual locking hubs.

[@Steve-s4b]

This is and has been my dream swap for the better part of a decade now.

[@briansboucher]

this may be one of the coolest builds i have seen. i cant believe the level of detail you put into everything. incredible.

[@rome79735]

WOW! You have skills and you have talent! I am blown away looking at your skills and talent at work. I am very impressed!

[@santiagojrmorales8305]

I always wondered if this was possible and how much work would need to be done. Wow awesome job guys. Y’all just built my dream truck.

[@DrunkenBretheren]

Instantly recognized the tire shop at the beginning of video! That's the Allen Tire in Riverside Ca off Central & DeAnza! Sweet build fellas came out better then I could ever dream!

[@Quantum3xistance]

I love when you can see the genuine happiness on a true car guy's face when a project gets running

[@toanjack3214]

Honestly, your team is so talented, they know everything. I am truly admired and amazed

[@andrew86fl]

What an incredibly priceless build! Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Not only was this a mechanical marvel. The video editing is second to none.

[@carsncabins1349]

I can honestly say that is the most beautiful truck I’ve ever seen. Well done sir.

[@TheLivingCrittles]

This is astonishing. Truly masters of the craft. Amazing work!

[@SmoothBrain23]

That right there 👌🏼🤌🏼 You just made a mechanic of 28 years come.

[@sergiomiranda1497]

This fellow has pride of his craftsmanship. Professional grade work 💪