Mike, Here's a saying I share with my students: Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. You have an awesome work ethic. Thanks for your videos and the example of a hard worker!
@alisciamarotta38888 ай бұрын
Very well said, love it!
@jeffreybrookes97318 ай бұрын
You may say it's not a how-to video I say it's how you do it video and you do it and get it done there's always more than one way to do something👍👍
@danbenson53198 ай бұрын
Extra points awarded for judicious use of that Halligan.😂😅
@home-powersystems77828 ай бұрын
I get bored with a lot of YT channels but Mike it always seems fresh over here, you are just a real nice guy. Thanks.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback
@jasonlyijnen848 ай бұрын
mike does it right by just taking as long. nothing more then just tape what he doing
@americanpatriot2.0616 күн бұрын
Swapping the engine and dash/harness so that everything from the GAS truck will work in the DIESEL truck. A lot more work than just an engine swap. But the end result will be a good working dump truck for the homestead!
@clubsprt8 ай бұрын
Perfect timing.... youtube was boring till just now
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
One year wonder '87 carbureted 460 has a _very_ different harness than the diesel. You're going to want the *complete* harness (from headlight to headlight) and the '87 cluster. Youll need the engine perches that attach to the rear face of the engine crossmember too. The radiator support for the diesel has a drop center and can bring big $ if its not completely rotted out. (recoup some funds)
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
@@CaptainKleeman Heater core is not directional, hoses don't matter but one thing you want to look out for is that the HVAC controls run off engine vacuum while the diesel used a pump. Those colored plastic lines are very brittle and the vacuum motor below the passenger hood hinge (recirc door) is know to snap like a toothpick. If you have broken lines you will only get defrost, no heat to the panel or floor. Disc brake Superduty rears used a cable actuated parking brake attached to the back of a 4x4 transmission. Since your '87 drivetrain is 4x2 you'll need to figure out whether to swap the tranny or find a drum rear with the narrower spring perches for a C&C frame.
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
That thing tied to the heater hose is what's left of the choke heater cap on the carburetor. It should attach to the Stator (B/W) wire coming from the alternator output.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
@@jimurrata6785 can't thank enough. This is great info.
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
I might have a line on a Zf-5 speed (S47) with the 460 bolt pattern and the parking brake attached. My buddy's been dead almost a year but last I knew it was still sitting in his yard bolted to a pallet. (I stretch wrapped it before he passed) Have to call his mother or sister and see if it's still there....
@3sparewashers-lg3gf8 ай бұрын
Watching you yank/break off the rusty parts reminds me of Andrew Camarata, “some people would take the engine off the truck, I think it’s easier to take the truck off the engine.”
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣
@sassafrasvalley19398 ай бұрын
Cap’n I hate that you have to leave it hanging right there… that stubborn screw through the shifter cover may have been the only thing holding the whole truck together!!! While you were carefully dissecting that wiring harness it struck me… who was the genius that decided to make all black DC wires ground and all black AC wires Hot? Surely a shade tree mechanic with ample access to the unfiltered shop lights provided by leaf fall has pondered out simple puzzles like that??? PS… save some of the floor board… it matches the one in the Triple Nickel!
@victorthomas94618 ай бұрын
Thank you very entertaining. You are the homestead auto doctor Frankenstein.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 Thanks!
@patrikpersson94468 ай бұрын
that masterkey seems really handy !! break things apart with little effort
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Yup!
@NotJustaTool8 ай бұрын
These Fords are part friendly. Glad you have a match to swap guts from. You're building a Ford Frankenstein. Hope "Frankenford" is a strong worker. Keep up the great content. Cheers!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed this turns out alright
@garulusglandarius61268 ай бұрын
If this dump truck project is as successful as the 555 project it’ll be worth every penny/minute 👍 excellent as always Mike 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
@everestyeti8 ай бұрын
Definitely. 🇬🇧🇬🇧
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Hope so!
@Comtech8708 ай бұрын
I keep waiting for Capt to bring out the Hurst tools for disassembly
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 I keep watching them on eBay! Would come in handy!
@davisfarmandorchard61608 ай бұрын
At the beginning of the video the little 755 getting things done- Awesome 👍
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Still holding strong!
@number40Fan8 ай бұрын
Pull the shifter, not the tower on the transmission. To do so, there is a metal dome piece at the base of the shifter. Push down and turn counterclockwise.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
But then I can't inspect the gears to see if any need replaced 👍
@peterarnold32938 ай бұрын
12/3/2023 Good morning Mike, i watched the Dirt Perfect Podcast this morning, the Return of Logger Wade, and wanted to say thanks for supporting him. Great to see you, Mikey, farmer Chris meeting around the table in support of him. You being there I'm sure means a lot him. I also want you to know that i enjoy watching your videos. always looking forward to what you are working on next. All your projects have been very interesting to watch, KEEP IT UP, my fiend! I live in the southern Mountains of North Carolina. Thanks again MIKE. Pete Arnold
@tmacie28 ай бұрын
Progress is being made! Its even harder when you have two technically incomplete vehicles! Good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to get them in workable form with out too much trouble.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Hope so!
@flick226018 ай бұрын
Hey man, Mikes got a welder and knows how to turn it on.
@redbloodedamerican71308 ай бұрын
You got this Mike!!! 👍🇺🇲
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@CMDSR8 ай бұрын
You timed it right on the money. You run out of light and SD space at the same time. Good one Captain.
@popmarbles69808 ай бұрын
Oh! he got the Halligan out again...
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
It's the best!
@maxobara14968 ай бұрын
No doubt this baby will be hauling dirt in no time!!💪👍🇺🇸
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@BlueDually4x48 ай бұрын
On the bright side, you can see a lot more of the bolts than if it were in better shape. And with the cold weather you don't have to worry as much about giant spiders.
@greggbala66868 ай бұрын
I love the multi purpose tool you’re using there bro never leave home without it! 😂
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@jeanvandevender11758 ай бұрын
As a person from the deep south, I have enjoyed your enthusiasm for rust free framework. Down here we give our salt to the livestock or make homemade ice cream. Lol. But granted we do have a tendency to freak out over snow. Keep up the good work and be careful.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
I can distinctly remember being stranded at a hotel in Alabama in the 90s from a snow storm 🤣
@iansvecs8 ай бұрын
Let's go! 21:21 I witnessed a wild 10mm's break for freedom.
@dansevern32918 ай бұрын
Kind of like watching one of those old time serials, "when last we left the Captain, he was precariously balanced..." Thanks for the video, take care!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya watching
@vlookup_tim8 ай бұрын
That sure is a nice little green torch-cutting chair you got going there. You’re nimble enough to not really need it today.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@MrDaniel31058 ай бұрын
You got a great work ethic
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@allensharlow77638 ай бұрын
Your coming along just fine on the salvageable parts , boy that original truck looked like it sat in a salt mine, lol, but your gonna have a nice little dump truck when done, Mike👍👍😎😎🍮🍮
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Northern part of the states vs the south. Crazy the difference
@michaeldurling7938 ай бұрын
I always "enjoy" not knowing what I'm doing but we don't let that stop us.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@markecklund31258 ай бұрын
Haligan = Universal disassembly tool!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@Kevin-is-here8 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see this old ferd dumper 😅
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Me too!
@flick226018 ай бұрын
You can always tell what a man's occupation is by his choice of tools to get the job done.
@mattpage98268 ай бұрын
I gotta get me one of those prybars! Great video Cap!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Very handy!
@Jimmyfisher1218 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike I am frigging loving the tear down.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@birdmanexpress8 ай бұрын
Oh man..... what a cliff hanger. Captain, you a baaaaaad man!!!!
@Richard-C8 ай бұрын
great progress,my problem is not taking things apart, it's putting them back together again 😁 great video Mike 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Lol it could very well be my problem as well
@wayne7358 ай бұрын
At least mother nature helped remove some bolts and metal in your way. Always nice to have a good helper.
@dieseltruck50748 ай бұрын
Only a fireman would have a hooligan in their mechanic box😂😂😂
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣 very handy
@mikerieger89648 ай бұрын
I did the same thing in my driveway with an 88 and 89 suburbans. Worked out great!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@chrishelms19678 ай бұрын
Keep these videos coming Mike..... 👍👍
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Only if you keep watching!
@tonynieuwlandt54078 ай бұрын
Gotta love it when a guy uses a Hallagan to disassemble a truck
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@gregthompson58478 ай бұрын
Yeah, I know it's going to be a good video when that comes out of the toolbox, stubborn fasteners learn real quick what they're up against 😅Toolbox? 🤔🤔
@genesispuredeaf23908 ай бұрын
Love watching you take things apart and I get excited about when it will be time to watch you put it together again. Thank goodness for technology today such that you can easily video what you’re doing (for later) when you need a reminder.
@user-yu3qv7yw2e8 ай бұрын
Your boldness diving into a project without a perfect/complete plan is inspiring! I have been thinking of you as I am building some set pieces for a play my son is in. Raided my dad's scrap wood pile at his house to use what's already lying around. Keep up the great work!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@michaelfularz10558 ай бұрын
Hey Captain.. I'm glad to see you're not afraid to tackle something that you might have limited knowledge on.. that's the best way to do things. Not be afraid and jump right in there.. I like your sense of adventure and nothing limits your ability.. keep up the good work. I'm enjoying watching your videos.... just stay safe most importantly I love your quick comments like the free steak knife. Lol.. never get frustrated and it's ok to walk away if you get stumped or mad. But enjoy and look forward to more videos..
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@Old-bold-pilot8 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video, keep ‘ ‘‘em coming. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@tq6bw8 ай бұрын
Nothing like using a Halligan Tool, for those tough jobs.
@philliptennis35378 ай бұрын
Great video Captain
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@lonniechartrand8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, in case you are missing ANOTHER socket you knocked it off of the floor plan at the 21:25 mark and it is laying on the crossmember seen at 21:45. Just a FYI.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣 thanks
@garysparks26818 ай бұрын
A license plate or two would fix that cab floor right up. 😁
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
Speed limit sign is just about the right size... 😇
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@markcloer58218 ай бұрын
I need that halligan….lol
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Lol
@jimdaly50778 ай бұрын
Hi when you got to go you got to go, will be here watching out for your next one, all the best 👍🐝🌞
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@robandnell43058 ай бұрын
Good use for a Halton tool. Never thought of that.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@thebear54548 ай бұрын
You might find that you need new motor mounts and possibly you may have to change the entire dashboard because you are going from Diesel to gasoline in the "new" truck. Clint might tell you the same since he just did the same swap.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Yup, wiring and cluster gets swapped over
@paulciampa8 ай бұрын
Mike save those plastic tanks because they are expensive to replace if you break one ask me how I know
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Definitely
@robertlukacs17628 ай бұрын
To make it easier for you to move the motor over. Remove the body panels, hood, finders, etc. Reason being is lifting the engine over them in the field sucks. Plus it will give you more room to work ( open space)
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Yup
@michaelmcclure86738 ай бұрын
Right turn Captain Kleeman. 😅😅😅😅😊
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣
@everestyeti8 ай бұрын
This like the 555 is going to be another epic re-build, do you realise to those of us that don't have oodles of cash to pay someone to do stuff, your a bit of an icon. 👍
@fhuber75078 ай бұрын
I did my first engine swap on a pair of ancient MOPAR products. Refugees from the car crusher. A retired Dodge mechanic came over to mostly watch and say: "That isn't going to work!" 6 days and some creative engineering and the thing ran. I drove it over 25,000 miles. Just do it. You can make it work.
@williammatthews29488 ай бұрын
The wire going to the heater hose is for the flux capacitor. Lol.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣
@markkenes48488 ай бұрын
Your doing a great job Mike. Nice vid bud 👍👍👍👍👍
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@edreaser99058 ай бұрын
Love the video, love the channel, Love the positive outlook,,, keep on keeping on. if there's anybody that can get to the end of this job and get this truck running,, I know you can.
@marketmalc8 ай бұрын
Good one Mile. Thank you
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tombauer73308 ай бұрын
Good video, Mike. Appreciate ya!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@kirk4678 ай бұрын
It’s a good idea to document it on your video, that’s pretty good way to put everything together again! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@EliseandDanchannel8 ай бұрын
I don't know for sure, but if no one else has mentioned it, you should plan on taking the wire harness from the truck of the engine. I suspect there is a fair difference from the one of the truck that was the diesel.
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
Absolutely! And the '87 460 was the last year of DSII ignition, but had a later gauge cluster that won't interchange with '80-'86 trucks. He needs the whole thing from the headlights to the bulkhead connector and everything from that connector up behind the dash..
@buddyreed26238 ай бұрын
Stay tuned for the next episode when Mike drops the engine and transmission. Until next time..........
@digdrivediy8 ай бұрын
You had me at "dump truck". Then a 755 starts the whole show? Are you making these videos specifically for me or what? :) Looking forward to this build!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
I'll have you know, I'm taking the advice young Neil gave to slightly less young Neil...I'm not painting the cab 🤣
@digdrivediy8 ай бұрын
@@CaptainKleeman That's solid advice... 😉
@thedelcodave8 ай бұрын
Love the use of the fireman tool for disassembly.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@alexosborne56298 ай бұрын
Ah, the start of the donor operation...... patient has been prepped, donor is ready to give freely 😂😂😂 The shade tree workshop has an endless storage area, no height restrictions and no lighting..... well two out of three are in your favor !!! 😂 The steel bracket you took off the front appears to be a three point hitch for a snowplough I think, maybe the PTO provided hydraulic power for the plough and salt spreader...... 🤔
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Endless height and storage is a huge plus 🤣
@billkenosky38258 ай бұрын
This is going to be a great project with you.keep up the great work
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@rhondasweeney72718 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Love it!😊
@jameshicks48318 ай бұрын
Hey Mike The radiator support for the Diesel was made (Stamped and assembled) by MSI Warren Stamping. If I'm not mistaking we done the last service parts in 96. before the company was sold to another company. I worked their from 1989-1999.
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
These things (drop center diesel radiator supports) are like gold. Hen's teeth in the junkyards. If the one on that cab 'n chassis is any good at all PLEASE don't destroy it with a halligan bar
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
That's awesome!
@plumbcrazy3758 ай бұрын
Helps when the are the same trucks
@joeladue14348 ай бұрын
Halligan on the job ;)
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@johnaikema10558 ай бұрын
a plasma cutter allows you to save your oxygen for just heating.
@user-iu7mq5vj1k8 ай бұрын
Great channel to give u some advice take the hood off for more room to pull the motor
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Yup
@goptools8 ай бұрын
Hi Mike. I've done a few engine swaps/replacements and have a suggestion. Try to preserve as many fasteners and plastic holder together bits as you can. You will be surprised at how you always seem to come up short on them when putting it all back together. There are tools to remove the plastic fasteners without breaking them and they are pretty cheap to buy. I know you can get aftermarket fasteners, but they are of a lesser quality than the factory ones. Thanks for the video!
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Appreciate the tips
@kevinkenyon70458 ай бұрын
Captain awesome v! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dbbyfz4508 ай бұрын
Even more excited for the next more of the 555
@fleacat57998 ай бұрын
I genuinely enjoy your posts, cap'n. Keep doing it.
@mooshaker8 ай бұрын
Way to get after it Mike. That shade tree seems to be really cooling off the shop, 😂
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Lol, dang AC is stuck on I think
@kirk4678 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike, take care brother!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@richardc32088 ай бұрын
We got salt in Alabama Mike but it's mainly down on the coast. That old truck should serve you well
@patbfd8 ай бұрын
Halligan to the rescue
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@dondwyer36798 ай бұрын
You are fearless! Great job, Mike.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kevinblevins26128 ай бұрын
Been looking forward to the dump truck build!! Keep it coming
@princedax778 ай бұрын
The floorboard of that truck reminded me of my first truck (81 D250 3/4 ton 4door longwheel base) full of holes basically built in air conditioning/ventilation/trashcan 😂 felt great during the summer not so great during the winter
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@grosseileracingteam8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, Save that plow setup. Used 8' plow blades are cheap (yours looks like an old Western brand) and about a ton in the bed with some good tires make for a decent plow truck. Thanks for posting.
@alanbierhoff68318 ай бұрын
It’s too bad that rust isn’t a valuable commodity 😎 I think every shop needs a Halligan tool 👍🏻
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
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@ericpaul45758 ай бұрын
The MSD ignition box should not go straight to the battery. There should be at least a fuse in there. I would also think it would not be powered on at all times bur rather switched with the key.
@andreweisan96138 ай бұрын
The wire wrapped around the heater hose looks like it was for electric choke
@zburdette12238 ай бұрын
Great job, and what a start to a wonderful project.😊😅
@user-dt7lu2zr8r8 ай бұрын
Captain wirebrrushing and paint the frame before putting on the axle and other parts to save it longer
@larryemery15548 ай бұрын
You'll have to change your radio to course support cause they're different.
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
Well this one isn't going to help. 🤣 They're $100 but you have to be sure it's '87-'91
@mikesmith89528 ай бұрын
Another tip ya, there's a large plug on the firewall for the whole truck wiring, both trucks it, below the brake vacuum booster and directly behind the driver's front tire, if memory serves me.. that's also where you'll find the main computer you're gonna need for the gas engine.
@jerryc30508 ай бұрын
👍🙂👍I love both of your channels, Captain! This project seems to be great.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@terryrogers10258 ай бұрын
Rip and tear, we don’t care (sometimes), leter rip potato chip, and boy are we haven fun now. Going to be sweet for sure, I like it, it’s going to be an awesome build, homestead worthy, no doubt in my mind sir. Have fun with it, I know I’m enjoying the video. Thanks for the update date
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
Appreciate ya watching!
@tbix19638 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, we know your getting serious when you break out the Halligan bar to do body work on the new to you truck. Looking forward to seeing the work along the way to the inevitable conclusion of a functional dump truck. Wishing you and your family the best.
@CaptainKleeman8 ай бұрын
It does such a good job! Thanks for watching
@randydobson18638 ай бұрын
hello mike & it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks mike friends randy ( and good luck diy dump truck build and i hope will paint and color bule thanks and good friends randy)