Hot Rod Going from BOTCHED to Custom Chassis | 1940 Ford Truck | Loco Customs

This video is 2 months of footage compiled into one video. It's about time the person who did this was held accountable now that legal issues were settled. We hope you all enjoy and stay tuned for weekly videos! As always thanks for watching and leave your opinions in the comments, we read all of them. Feel free to email us at [e-mail] if you have any questions or need any help/advice with your builds!
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[@j81851]

Now this is the story of stand up folks, a class, and might I say "First Class" operation. I do not see any hillbilly engineering here (not that is specifically bad or good for that matter) What I see is a man with skills, understands loading and geometry, grasps very clearly what alignment and "square" means and KNOWS HOW TO WELD understands load bearing and weight distribution, I could go on and on for goodness sake. I watch the transformation of that lovely little truck to something that will continue to be cool and lovely but with a pride in the foundation - FRAME - which is what it ROLLS on and realize it's going to be way better than new, safe, strong, able to be and hold alignment You are a tribute to master fabricators everywhere. Your eye for it is just amazing as well as the heartfelt passion to get it right. What you have done to reveal the dastardly deed and right the wrong for this nice lady is epic. Fun, entertaining but make no mistake how you handled this, how it is being turned around to better than the customer expected (no doubt in my mind to that) is truly evidence still over 200 years later of the amazing country with people that have morals, values and believe in what is right still exists and flourishes today! I am blown away, await the subsequent videos with anticipation and cannot wait to see this cute little Ford such a neat classic ripping around town with no parts falling out from under it or crashing because it will not track straight. It will be riding on a EPIC custom frame from a epic CUSTOM MASTER FABRICATOR that is an honest, decent informed and competent man (and shop of course) Cudos! 10+ 👍👍👍👍

[@LocoCustoms]

We are flattered.. wow thank you so much for taking the time to comment. So glad you enjoy the channel, lost for words at this comment

[@BothFeetInPodcast]

That new frame is a work of art. I'm learning a lot from watching you guys. Your knowledge, humility, and dry sense of humor is appreciated.

[@bobdavis874]

That guy should work for Disney,with that Mickey Mouse job. Your work and the fact that you actually went to mediation to help the owner is outstandin, may you enjoy continued success. PS good job not cussing out the crook,far to many videos on builds like that, its disturbing how many builds like that burying damage under bondo.

[@wkjeeping9053]

I'm glad there are people like you guys to fix stuff like this and going above and beyond to help this nice, generous lady!

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you! She deserves it

[@RichardHeadGaming]

I commend you for posting his name, it isn't about trashing him (which he deserves), it is about protecting those he tries to get in the future.

[@LocoCustoms]

Your comment says it exactly right! Thank you very much Richard

[@jiml9971]

Your honest and truthful approach is so damn awesome !!!! Great work guys. Outstanding craftsmanship

[@hansblooeyribbon4207]

Great content. I think the greatest thing you bring to the table is getting all this work done in a calm and precise manner.

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasriggle6371]

I F-ing love it! Home grown, grassroots, raw and nitty gritty hot rod builds. This is what hot rod TV should look like. Subscribed!

[@atheisthumanist1964]

Good on yah! Damn cool that folks like y'all are there to help folks like this couple. She sounds like a pretty amazing lady! Creating karma for thieves is always acceptable. 👍

[@shanekippa8507]

Watching you guys from oz, karma bites both ways and good things happen to good people,👍

[@Terrylthorson]

Glad I found your channel. Nice work. Always good to learn from fabricators who care and do great work. Looking forward to more great videos. Watching in Minnesota.

[@BrainsofFrank]

Looks like you do beautiful work. It's a shame that some people are nothing more then a sham. What happened to honesty and integrity. You know back when peoples word actually meant something.

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you so much Frank that's a huge compliment! Exactly right, peoples word doesn't mean much anymore

[@garybradley8798]

Sir not from your state. But thank you for having a big heart to take care of the people who mean a lot to your town! Much respect and keep up what you’re doing! And awesome content.

[@stevephillips1867]

Just found your channel, will be following it. I agree that almost all car people are fantastic and honest people, very friendly. I want to keep meeting car people. Told a guy the other day, there is probly 358,000 things I don't know about the older cars. But every time I get to talk to car people I can mark one of those things off. Keep up the great work. Hoping more younger people get bitten by the car bug.

[@user-cf7rq1ex5p]

You're a good man. I'm glad you are able to help.

[@jimmcfee3488]

Really impressed, good spannerwork, proper load engineering, good job.

[@kellymcelhattan9184]

You do awesome job !! Helping her

[@paullongley1221]

Shame about the original frame not working out, I’ve had similar problems with jobs over the years. You think using an original piece helps with either cost or other complications, but then you reach a point where you realise you’re better off going all new custom. Great build, glad it’s working out 😊

[@36oldsaussiecoupe]

Nice work lads 👍👍 looks like a great build now watching you build from scratch that front end was terrific

[@LocoCustoms]

So glad to hear you liked watching the front end Brian, we really appreciate hearing what you liked most specifically. Thank you!

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

Man you guys Rock .

[@lonnieciallela1526]

DUDE!! you guys are awesome. im glad you outed this guy. love your work keep the videos coming I been waiting for this video. JR is so quiet tho lol

[@bradjohnson2993]

Great job you guys!!! Especially nice fixing the crap work the other guy did for the nice sounding lady. I enjoy the methodical way you go through everything. Keep up the good work!

[@matthewrichardwitts8651]

A real true professional 👏

[@jefferypowell9885]

Your right about the red neck thing

[@edjeep]

Just got to this video accidentally, and i love it[s content, Thank you!!

[@vette63]

More of this naming & shaming should happen. Get rid of scum bags out of the industry. Good work fellas.

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you, you're absolutly right it needed to be done

[@williamneedham7747]

You guys are the best, awesome fab work and it's all about what's best for the customer, for you to do all the fab work then restart with a new frame shows your class. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing the next installment all the best from across the pond 👍🇬🇧

[@LocoCustoms]

We love to hear where you are from! Thank you so much for the support William, it means a lot. Stay tuned for the next video

[@jackaustin3576]

Always respect the parents even if they are wrong....

[@simonwootton-davies1179]

love it you guys are the best xx

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you!

[@karensavarese5684]

Thats alot of fab, but the new chassis is waaaaay, better. Probably easier in the long run, than messin w/ the old junk. Keep @ it,,,Izzy Strong,,,

[@stevephillips1867]

Watching from, Terre Haute,In.

[@210wagon]

Really enjoy your channel! Nice how you explain your thinking on chassis build as you go. Just saw the 37 Chevy coupe in the background. My favorite car !

[@truracer20]

So much better. This is what she was expecting to get the first time around, an alighnable frame that functions properly.

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you! and nice cutlass

[@danielgriffith7694]

Excellent craftsmanship 👍 Great decision to use a Mustang front suspension and 4 link rear. Definitely you built them Right 👍👍👍

[@mikep1085]

Looking great so far!! Sucks that you put so much work into the original frame, and then couldn't use it... but I think your new frame is going to turn out much better!

[@teamidris]

Grind the mill scale off to save the drill cutter. Noted :o)

[@SRRS478]

awesome job on the frame

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@coyboybc]

You men are standup guys! That other guy is the kind of guy that DOES NOT NEED TO BE WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE! Glad the real men stepped up to actually BUILD A GREAT RIDE FOR THIS WOMAN ! It’s sad that people take advantage of others doing crap 💩 jobs stealing money from people! It’s not ok to put people’s lives in damage building junk!

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you, love the real feedback! So glad you are weighing in on this and can see it's wrong and needs to be stopped. Again, thank you!

[@kevinwassellsr.5646]

I really dig the baby callin you out for sass. Damn kids. Your editor needs props too. Anybody can cut and weld tube 😉

[@LocoCustoms]

Coming from the editor and camera Girl: this is my favorite comment haha ❤️🤙Thanks!!

[@andrewdillon7837]

Dude , you guys are just cool ,,ok, i watch similar stuff ,(Utah guys , Robby, Matt , Merlin etc) , You deserve more subs , i'm leaving links on Fab Rats etc ,,,, Excellent work you guys do,,This Truck will be SAFE after you are done ,, Algud from New Zealand..

[@LocoCustoms]

Woah thank you!!

[@MrStacy1974]

This should help me as far as the do's and don'ts when I start working on my '38 Chevy truck. I plan to make it a simple 5" drop for now .... boxed frame , de-arched parallel leafs front and rear with drop I-beam on the front , probably a small lowering block in the rear.

[@spinyheghog]

Love this build

[@Jwells7657]

Damn nice workmanship, damn nice!

[@MrBlk87]

I've been looking foreword to your video's. This is a great channel your work speaks for itself. I've been on Loco custom reruns for awhile now. I hope you get more out in the future. The best to you always Regards....

[@LocoCustoms]

Omg this comment made our day knowing you've been rewatching our older videos! Thank you so much, we are going to have more frequent content on this channel

[@O-PROPRIETARIO]

Beautiful metalworking work, congratulations to all of you who presented us with this beautiful video. belo trabalho de metarlurgia, parabens a todos vcs que nos presenteia com esse belo video.

[@bryanrees3845]

You guys are doing great , can't wait for your next video,

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you Bryan! Next vid won't take as long and we hope you enjoy the vids on other projects in between😊

[@TractorMan104]

Someone please start a go fund me for this lady!

[@grandroofing1604]

People need to learn. Cant bail everyone out. This build was BAD! High school students could do better.

[@gilbertahsam643]

You guy's are doing a awesome job . Thank you for the video showing awesome video

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-cj4nq4gp7v]

I know what is like to be screwed on a build ,I pick up 37 ford pickup ,I was just going to redo the wood in the bed and when pulled the wood out and look down at the frame it was shit . look on down the line it was crap , going to have to start all over. everything in this thing was done wrong. At my age not sure if it will get done .So really feel sorry for her .thank you for doing it for her

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you so much for the support. Sorry to hear about your truck, if you need any help you can message us on Instagram, Facebook, or email. We would love to help and we wish you the best.

[@GregoryBamber]

Well done guys !!!!!

[@LocoCustoms]

Thanks!

[@bigviking0001]

Worth the wait!!!!

[@baron24601]

Bondo on a frame is very suspicious! Sad how many people are willing to put out unsafe work and take advantage of people.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Good stuff! Subbed!

[@jefferypowell9885]

Good job guys

[@fueladdictiongarage7048]

👍🏻🍺

[@NickDanger1957]

Have you checked your datum and center line need a good set of old school frame gauges this is the first thing I do. Might be able to find the frame specs online for frame set up!

[@RichardHeadGaming]

For those that worried about the axles and welding, they are cast steel not cast Iron and look at a semi axles, they weld perches and hangers onto those axles and there is about 3 linear feet of weld on each side lol.

[@LocoCustoms]

Yes, Exactly !

[@billywird]

I think what we have here is a situation where a person is doing this type of work at a level far lower than what the level that you guys are. Now we all start out learning how to do things and as we progress we get better and better in our skills. We also see that there are times when we should scrub the mission and start out from scratch like you guys did with the frame on this build. There are people out there who try to "use what you got" when attempting these kinds of fabrication projects. Those people should practice on their own stuff rather than take people's money for substandard work. I myself am no expert on this stuff, but I do fabricate for myself and believe me it is quite the tedious exercise to think this stuff through in order to achieve the desired results. A lot of people do not realize how involved this work is. If people could view the auto manufacturing process they would see just how much is involved in the manufacture of vehicles and just how costly it can be. I have viewed videos of the manufacturing process on automobiles for the time period of this truck (actually a Periscope Films video on a 1936 Chevrolet) and it is awesome the equipment and manufacturing procedures to produce a vehicle. You guys are essentially redesigning a frame and powerplant on one vehicle and that is time consuming. Keep up the quality of the build. The customer will be happy.

[@LocoCustoms]

Wow, thank you for the comment Billy! You're exactly right people don't quite understand how tedious and time consuming this work is. I gotta watch that periscope film you mentioned. Stay tuned for the next vid, I think you'll like it

[@ronlegere1894]

Nice work

[@tcjatko7964]

Impressive workmanship and planning. When you build frames with square tubing, do you drill a few weep holes in the bottom? We here in the northeast have problems with moisture; obviously it's much drier in Nevada.

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you so much! And yea, you’re right on track it’s dry here so no weep holes

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks from England + if you make your templates out of cardboard instead of paper, you'd have Cardboard Aided Design - C.A.D.

[@LocoCustoms]

From England 🤩 Nice! We love to hear where you are commenting from. Thats a good tip as well, thank you

[@wkjeeping9053]

A lot of states don't do safety inspections anymore.

[@g.o.b.2558]

👍👍👍

[@stevephillips1867]

Don't know his name yet. But the bearded guy in blue hat. Looks and sounds like for, off a wrecker show out of Cali, few years back.

[@andrewdillon7837]

Sh!t , i might ring from here in New Zealand ,,

[@LocoCustoms]

Haha that's awesome from New Zealand!

[@garycamara9955]

Getting rid of the 10 bolt was a good idea.

[@alexmaccity]

Go peacefully I love you.

[@LocoCustoms]

Thanks, love you brother!

[@timinjapan3836]

Great video. Glad you put James Chapman's name out there. I love working on cars but I don't do any frame work or welding... and I'm an amateur. But you said you were remaking the frame even though the other one was a good one. However, you pointed out that the reason for making your own was the fiberglass and Bondo. That seems ridiculously unsafe to me. Isn't the fiberglass and Bondo just cosmetic?

[@LocoCustoms]

Really glad you enjoyed the video! It is just cosmetic(not unsafe)the problem is I needed notches in the back for the axle to sit up in and I need mounts to the frame for gas tank, coil overs etc. and having bondo and fiber glass on there I would have to ground it all out to have a stable place to weld and build mounts its just not worth the mess and headache.

[@carlf8291]

Great looking frame you guys do very nice work the last guy who took the lady's money should be ashamed to look in the marrier he diffanenently is a scum bag.

[@LocoCustoms]

So glad you like what we've done so far, thank you!

[@wallacebishop8085]

Why are you using such heavy steel? Usually it's 1/8 or 3/6 max.

[@LocoCustoms]

It’s my preference, heavier duty.

[@robertvoigt3453]

Hi from Newcastle Australia. Karma is a bitch and word of mouth will catch up with him.

[@JamesDevaney-nm7oc]

Dang guys, you do awesome work. I wish I had the money and lived that way. I have a 1931 rat rod I inherited from my Daddy, he love the thing. The deal was the first time he drove it. He all most flipped on a rough road . His dream was to get it where he could drive it on the highway (at highway speed) he died before we could make that reality. We did get some of the front end straighten out, but I think it needs more work? I would not even know where to begin. So the rear end has the old leaf spring (over the axle). Ait bottoms out with about 2 inches of play between the leaf u bolta and the welded in axle. I wonder if I could send you some pictures and you give me some suggestions on what to do, I am not sure it's safe yet to drive ?

[@LocoCustoms]

Thank you so much and that’s awesome 1931! If you need any help you can email or direct message us on instagram. We would love to help. Email 📧 [e-mail] send the pictures over! Or instagram Lococustomslv

[@danross344]

I prefer painting the frame versus powder coating do you agree?

[@65cj55]

Yes with the right Paint .

[@LocoCustoms]

Yes, 100%

[@juliosandoval8244]

Wow cant belive this guy still working on peoples cars and doing a shitty job just scamming.god bless you for helping out this lady.

[@jefferypowell9885]

I was an auto mechanic when I was younger lot of dummies saying that there mechanics

[@andrewdillon7837]

lol, axel,, um , things that hold wheels are called Axles , Axel , was the black guy on Beverly Hills Cop,,

[@LocoCustoms]

Oops editor typo 😂 Your comments made us all laugh thank you Andrew

[@user-jy8mo5fi5q]

In the Uk any vehicle ver three years old is subject to an annual inspection with regard to brakes, steering lights, emissions and generally roadworthiness. This vehicle would have failed that test and would have been illegal to use on a public road.

[@dannico58]

how the hell could you warp an "axle" by welding a perch on the housing is beyond me, I've only welded a few myself but have watched, helped, or been told of over 50 such jobs and like you, I've never seen or heard of "axles" being heat warped

[@LocoCustoms]

Yes exactly! and he barely even put any heat on it with the welds he did and Yes haha Axle was spelled wrong (editor typo)

[@dannico58]

@@LocoCustoms ooh great, the spelling police, I was better in auto shop class than I was in English class,

[@dannico58]

@@LocoCustoms ooh and yes, I enjoy the hell out of watching you guys do what you do, haven't seen talent like you have in 30 years

[@LocoCustoms]

@@dannico58 Haha no you're good, you spelled it correct. I was referring to axle being spelled wrong in our video. Editor accidentally spelled it "axel"

[@LocoCustoms]

@@dannico58 Thats such a huge compliment! I appreciate it and so glad you like the channel

[@jesseramirez8418]

Thanks for letting us know about him. He sounds like the true definition of shady. Hope he realizes hes become a true scumbag and a bad name for our car culture. We appreciate good honest builders like you guys. Appreciate you.

[@bildge1]

Did you finish the 1940 truck rebuild yet? If so, when are you going to release the video?

[@Heptofite]

why the hell did he put an X frame in it in the first place??

[@OVRQT]

Where's the next video of the finished chassis? I want to see it!!!

[@user-op8gi2mb3f]

Would you happen to know what the 8inch was out of? I’m building a 42 ford truck now

[@LocoCustoms]

Yes, it was out of a 78 Ford Granada. Good luck on your 42, that’s awesome!

[@garycamara9955]

Did you allow for caster when installing the front end.

[@larrymitchell8464]

Yes very bad business and work I think she should have sued him . Thank you for helping her.

[@Chris-from-AZ]

I have a question for you See if you could help me On a 46 Ford truck Would it be possible to put a 40s front end on it

[@LocoCustoms]

I think yes, the core support maybe different, may mount differently. But as far as the fenders and hood I think they'll bolt right up to the body. You can message me on insta, email or Facebook and I can help further! Hope that helps

[@Chris-from-AZ]

@@LocoCustoms Ok Because I like the way the 40s grill is

[@bobturner6516]

so there's a crap load of labor time and materials in this build, is this going to be on the guy who originally did the chassis work?

[@65cj55]

Maybe some of the 11k she got back.

[@samleen]

Gloves with an angle grinder always scares me

[@wkjeeping9053]

He would fess up to his mistake. He needs to be sent through the ringers. Run him out of the car guys group. My grandpa always told me o the best to you ability. If you can't do the best job for the costumer then don't do the job. I have family that does what that guy did and I won't do anything for them.

[@LocoCustoms]

Love your comment! You and your grandpa have morals that are uncommon these days

[@tehlump]

The videos are great and I subscribed, but I wanted to leave a comment to point out an audio problem. When I watched the latest video with headphones, the voices seem to primarily come from one side or the other...the videos are still great and I'll continue to watch, just hope that whatever technical problem is causing this issue could be looked at. Keep up the great content, I'll continue to watch!

[@michaelgillespie1206]

If I'm going to offer my opinion, it's this, how much custom work did he do on the truck? The body work looks to be good, if he did all of the work, he should only pay to replace the frame, but if the price he charged was just for the frame, he should pay it all back, but he should have been more honest up front. If they settled out of court, the point is moot. After watching more of the video, I say the guy should have had to pay the full price back, that car could've killed somebody.

[@billywird]

Well sir this is how our legal system works and it really boils down to what it is going to cost one in legal fees to get x amount of money in a settlement. The fellow that did the work is certainly liable for shoddy work on the frame and suspension on this truck in my opinion, every civil case is different and it always boils down to mediation between the parties and of course the final judgement of the court makes sure the parties adhere to the settlement.

[@gb1613]

Considering the guy's day job is at an auto parts store, he probably didn't have the full $23k to give back to her. You can't get blood from a stone so rather than waste money on additional lawyer fees to get a judgement she'd never actually collect on, this woman probably just took what she could get from him to be done with it.

[@billywird]

This would be true as we have to look at the bottom line here, all though she could pursue this civil claim to the point where she could get a judgement and attach assets but that can be quite a long time to collect on as well. The basic thing here is "buyer beware". And I am sure the woman learned an expensive lesson. There are attorneys who will advise against pursuing a claim such as this because when they get involved the costs for their time is coming out of any settlement with the defendant and it could cost the plaintiff more in legal fees. The law does not allow one to sue for attorney fees unless there is a breach of contract situation, and the defendant is found liable. Learned that when I engaged an attorney to sue an individual back in 1999.@@gb1613

[@robertbowers9856]

The guy's a crook!

[@johngray2472]

This is why there should be inspections like in Europe, these car are heading right for you on the road.

[@wulfschlueter2112]

That guy is a king of hack masters he should be sued and if he has a legit mechanical shop should have his license pulled

[@dannico58]

kool, I'm number 69 likes. you guys better get crackin on the next video because I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to see the finished product.

[@LocoCustoms]

Awesome haha! We are working on it for you guys so it won't take as long as this one did. Also hope you enjoy the videos in-between on different cars we're working on. Also sick Plymouth you got!

[@dannico58]

@@LocoCustoms did you say Plymouth?, or did you figure out I'm standing next to a 36 Plymouth truck in my profile photo, I sold that truck to a gut named Kenny who worked at the Toyota dealer in North Vegas when I had it, it had a chevy 383 stroker in it making over 400 horsepower with a turbo 400 & 3200rpm stall, and a hooper built Detroit locker rear end, I thought it was badass till Kenny got ahold of it. he crammed a Chrysler 440 big block in it with dual quad and a shorted quick change rear end, I was totally blown away when he took me for a ride in it back in 2005. I have pics and videos of it

[@LocoCustoms]

@@dannico58 Id rather have a 383 than a Chrysler all day and I checked out your channel that thing is super cool

[@jefferypowell9885]

Perfect trash

[@garycamara9955]

Maybe he actually thinks his work was good. People are ignorant at times.

[@stoneshrink]

fun part is I've seen far, far worse.

[@amandagirl8042]

should lay that box tube on its side on the rear hump so it doenst stick into the bed

[@frankjones6082]

That frame was pieced together like a Georgia road map ,it was boxed in with a pice here and a piece there now that you cut it all up and repaired it it might be fine only if you guys can get it to steer not like the last 3 you worked on they were death trap, now do I know you guys never met you but I do know from the car get together let's hope when you put the engine in it's not doing a nose dive . Like I said I never met you guys brother in law from Vegas bought car from people in pahrump looked good but again steering was dangerous, so keep harping on people when you guys have shady wort out there. On and by the way rack and pinion don't mount on frame of straight axle car 👍