How To Save $60,000 On Your Next Truck - The Final Cost Of The Superdually Truck Build

[@Chanikenskywalkr]

When he said, “every kid puts a tune on his truck and melted things inside, and still thinks it’s worth $30,000 with 300,000 miles on it”, that is the truck market summed up in one sentence. Shit is ridiculous.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Chanikenskywalkr Amen brother so frustrating I’d still like to do a duramax but geez

[@BBslider001]

Most correct comment on the internet today

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@BBslider001 yeah

[@speclt]

Truth getting an unmolested truck is next to impossible

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@speclt yes grandpa trucks are hard to come bye and to nice to chop up

[@HPDrifter2]

Had one of those once. One of the best trucks I've ever owned. People would chide me about the fuel mileage, and I would respond "I can buy a lot of gas for $70,000."

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@HPDrifter2 you can buy a lot of fuel for 70k plus no interest

[@CC-oy8ii]

Low insurance as well

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@CC-oy8ii haha yeah

[@ddhh6552]

I used to ride in one of those when I was a kid. My scout master had it. It had a 454. This amazing beast is probably a bazillion times better since it uses the best of Ford, Dodge and Chevy. It's really amazing work and probably 50k in time spent building it

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@ddhh6552 it probably took 4-500hrs could probably cut atleast 100hrs the 2nd time thru

[@flappinshad6973]

The only thing a lot of us are missing is the $40k worth of labor, time, and know how to actually do the build ourselves lol Either way, this is amazing. Good job!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@flappinshad6973 brother I learned and figured it out on my own no manual needled

[@patrickatwater4022]

And also the $500k shop space, and $100k tractor to move axles around.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@patrickatwater4022 I mean you don’t need either I just happened to have both

[@MS-qy4sx]

@@barnyardbuildzwhat an amazing coincidence

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@MS-qy4sx how fortuitous one might saw

[@robertwright2451]

I'm driving a1999F250 diesel and haven't had a payment for years If I drive the speed limit it gets 22 mpg. I can't beat that with a stick

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@robertwright2451 nice

[@CrazyxxxUkraine]

7.3 is pretty good stock for mpg as long as you aren’t towing a bobcat on a dual tandem trailer but you still can’t even feel it back there p😅

[@johnmichaels4330]

Yup. 2003 dodge 2500 cummins. I have maintenance costs and such but that it.

[@christophersanders5007]

Your truck has the best of all worlds. The classic styling of a Chevy square body with the pulling power of a Cummins, and the stopping/suspension handling ability of a modern truck. I have a 1991 square body 4X4 Chevy crew cab myself, but it is all GM right down to the 454/4L80E/NP205/Dana-60/14-bolt Corp.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@christophersanders5007 awesome that’s not a bad combo with the 4L80e

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@christophersanders5007 that’s a good combo with a 4L80e

[@bch5513]

Yeah. Unfortunately the rating are what the ORIGINAL ratings are. You get in a wreck overloaded compared to that and a good lawyer will have you screwed no matter what you argue. Seen it happen and it sucked for the guy on a custom build like this. Just stay within the range on the sticker

[@powerwagon7811]

NP was a subsidiary of the Chrysler corporation so classic Chevy's are just a little bit Dodge.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@powerwagon7811 🤮

[@dtread9543]

I built a 1978 K20 up a few years ago before the squarebody boom happened. 454 4L80E, 4.10 dana 60's. Runs great down the highway at 80, I put Vintage Air kit in it and I couldn't be more impressed by an "old" truck. MPG is 12 town 14 highway with a Edelbrock AVS2 650 carb. I have about 7k miles on the build and zero problems.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@dtread9543 awesome man. I think even more important than a modern motor is just a modernish OD transmission or more gears gets you a long way

[@trackpackgt877]

Dude that's pretty good fuel mileage out of a 454 and 410 gears I'm not a Chevy guy but that sounds like an awesome truck! Back when I was in high school 03-04 I had a 78 or 79 I forget I bought off of my cousin for 500 bucks it was a 4-speed 305 four-wheel drive truck nothing special we used it as a farm/ woods truck my parents wouldn't let me drive it on the road because it was a rotten but I loved that truck even though I'm a Ford guy lol

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@trackpackgt877 sweet

[@thecustommuffler]

Get rid of the way undersized carb and put a holley sniper on it. You`ll gain 6 mpg across the board.

[@dtread9543]

@@thecustommuffler The carb is sized perfectly for the engine with the cam it currently has. Aftermarket EFI systems are a joke for reliability. I have never had a starting issue or been left on the side of the road, only needs a simple choke adjustment 2 times a year due to the northeast seasonal temp changes.

[@andrewcaton6793]

Good on you my friend! Built a bad ass, bulletproof truck that’s now worth 60k! Glad to know there are other young men that are down to earth and not into the hype of NEW!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@andrewcaton6793 yeah def and egrs and the other stuff just seem like a problem

[@HBSuccess]

Impressive build - and I'd rather have your Frankentruck than the $100k rolling video games they're pushing on us today. But let's be honest... the cost wasn't $15,000. That was the parts cost. Building out a shop space (even the most basic shop in an old unheated barn) takes years and a constant funnel of cash (all stuff we love no doubt... but still, the money is going for welding machines and paint booths and tool cabinets instead of truck payments). ..and TIME. I'd love to see someone document every minute they spend chasing down all the 'deals' necessary to pull off a build like this. From direct experience I know it becomes an obsession and a second full-time job. And if you're lucky the *real* cost isn't worse than heading down to the GM/Ford/Ram dealer. But everyone needs a hobby and building a truck is a WAY better pursuit than wasting time and money on golf IMO. So great job - enjoyed the series.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@HBSuccess yeah I agree. All that went into consideration when I was building it. I had all that stuff just from building things and needing it for other fixes so I didn’t consider it but you’re right if someone started from nothing it would Be expensive

[@LibertyOrD___h]

This truck is more than $60k if a new truck is $100k…… for $10k that ol Chevy can get a beautiful custom interior that will shame any new truck, then it would be literally priceless

[@phillmckrakin2518]

Nice thing about old trucks is the manufacturer isn't spying on you and selling your driving location and habits to the insurance company. Great job and explanation.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@phillmckrakin2518 facts

[@martyhasz8776]

Of all the videos I watch on KZbin this is by far the best one I’ve seen in a long time. Go get it dude.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@martyhasz8776 thank you we try. New one coming soon

[@brainkill7034]

“Even if something broke, not spending $1500/mo on this thing” - so true, even more true when you invest in lifetime warrantied tools. Takes some work, but you did a great job, thank you for sharing.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@brainkill7034 thank you

[@dcharlesintl]

The RV tip is pure gold. Thank you.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@dcharlesintl no problem another place is the army tugs they were stubby dodge trucks

[@Bloodbain88]

12 valves also came in box trucks and mini dump trucks. I got mine out of a church owned 1997 ford F-800 box truck for $1,500. They had upgraded and just didn't need it anymore. The engine had never been screwed with and it runs great to this day.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@ that’s a good point

[@diyjeff1838]

Shhhhhh. Dont let the secret out. Let morans buy new trucks.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@diyjeff1838 haha I doubt they could build one. They can buy mine I’ll build another

[@wilfredoWilleFaz]

I told my lil brother to not buy a new 2024 3500 dually Doge. This would be a work truck keep in mind.. lol Mf is 70k 1200 monthly. Insurance is 1000 ful coverage. The maintenance tobtake it to a shop is 500 bucks.. Now he cries... Me on the other hand.. got me a 2001 7.3 power stroke cost me 35k to get it running great dually ... Took me about 3 months on and off while still putttit to work. Hamds down old trucks are the best. Great video 💯

[@paulmryglod4802]

Good point, but your spelling put you in that unfortunate category

[@diyjeff1838]

@@paulmryglod4802 I do it on purpose to see who the pompous are. Direct hit.

[@paulmryglod4802]

@@diyjeff1838 oh snap I've been had!

[@lendersbagels01]

Grand babies gonna be enjoying that truck, when the time comes. Excellent work man!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@lendersbagels01 hope so thank you

[@joelrunyan1608]

Probably the best Cummins square body build ever. That truck is saweeet

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@joelrunyan1608 thank yoy

[@pdx650]

​​⁠Not a gear head myself, but my first ever vehicle was a ‘68 Ford F100, straight six, three-on the-tree tranny. I specifically wanted a manual and never knew how to drive manual before this. This was my intro to manual transmission and my dad taught me. Loved that truck. RWD only and this was back in high school 1990. Would buy again. Never made any mods. Still had the AM only radio in it back then.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@pdx650 sweet

[@42lookc]

You couldn't buy a Square Body crew cab dually done up like that here in Ontario for less than $45000,00, so you did great. Killer truck, buddy. Great job.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@42lookc thank you sir

[@robmclaughlin420]

Dude, what a great outline of the costs and reasons. Love that Truck look. Plus you can run into things and the fender doesn't cost a fortune to replace.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@robmclaughlin420 thank you and that’s true

[@1620GarageAndFarm]

Great video, I love the two year build process..... And boom the last video is your VIRAL HIT !! Congrats on both the truck, and getting this channel on the map. 🔥🔥🔥

[@barnyardbuildz]

Thanks 👍

[@izom]

worth evr dollar- great parts- restoration - love the colour , 4 door evrything and still lot cheaper and easier to maintain then one of the overprized new trucks !! congrats !!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@izom thanks I think it is for sure

[@enjoylife7030]

Great truck and great video. The labor, knowledge, having the right parts and facility to do something like this in is priceless. Not to mention the time spent finding all of the pieces you need to put something like this together. For me I can't compare it to a new truck because they really are night and day, the new trucks really are luxury vehicles now and you pay for so much stuff that you really don't need. This is clearly a classic and one of a kind type of build. For a regular person like me I would probably just look for something from the south with no rust, 20 years old or so, and make the necessary repairs as it wouldn't be my daily. Keeping in mind a similar budget.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@enjoylife7030 that’s very doable

[@dicasolrac]

Very nice job on that truck! Love the fact that it has parts from the big three, America!! That truck will probably be more reliable than any of the new ones put out today.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@dicasolrac hope so

[@shaun.h.barlow]

@@dicasolrac three? Nope that's just two of the three Cummins is not dodge and never has been his Cummins came out of a motorhome with an allison and that is definitely not anything that comes in a dodge of any kind dodges are shipping crates for an engine that is to heavy for a pickup 1500lbs long block and also parent bore aka throw away engines cause an In frame rebuild is not possible like cats 3208

[@christopheringram6521]

Love the build dude! Old school is the way to go. I found my 1990 F350 crew cab dually 7.3 idi n.a. 5 speed w/116k original miles last year. Interior is perfect. Plan to repaint soon and drive for the rest of my years.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@christopheringram6521 thanks that’s a awesome truck my dad had a 84 6.9 IDI sadly it was crushed by a tree

[@brentjones5227]

Ford chassis "dodge" engine? I think it's a heck of a combo, the desired swap axles all mechanical drivetrain that works well and is easy and cheap to work on, seems pretty ideal. Dmax swap would be cool but expensive and a pain to repair, speaking from experience having owned both duramaxes and a 12 valve. Total freaking win, at a great price point, well done.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@brentjones5227 thanks man hopefully we’ll be able to keep up with the cool content

[@pointlinesquare]

Nice to see vehicles that used to be whatever 40 years ago becoming classics as their positive attributes start to stand the test of time and people like you put the hard work into breathing new life into them. Nice truck! 👍

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@pointlinesquare thank you

[@jamessheets9205]

I've never been a fan of those wheels on a Ford, but on your truck they just look right. Awesome job on the build.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jamessheets9205 yeah they kinda fit the old school lol like the old slot wheels

[@BlaineKK37]

This is definitely the way to go nowadays if you can prioritize the time, I've never done something this extensive, but everything i own was bought cheap, needed work, and now have no plans of selling anytime soon

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@BlaineKK37 yes time is a big part once you gather the parts it’s not bad

[@KevenTomlinson]

Proud of you for the effort here. Great results.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@KevenTomlinson thank you

[@YourBusinessGeek]

It's the cycle of life. We're born, we live, we die.. Everybody. The expected outcome of life shouldn't bother us but, when you have someone that impacted your own life - friends, family or even an awesome stranger on the internet telling the most amazing stories, you feel it. You feel it a lot. You're missed, Rabbit, but not forgotten.

[@basementracer]

I hear you loud and clear on having the title. I have my title too, people say the same to me. Dude, your truck is dope but why not just get a new one. I say, zero payment brother, zero payment. I don't spend one truck payment a year on parts to have it running perfectly, she's not a beater either. Get a title, not a payment. Love what you have done here man, superb truck. Maybe you will sell it one day, I will be waiting. Nice job.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@basementracer 100% right and thanks

[@BlaineKK37]

These new trucks are garbage too, would much rather have no payments on an older, better quality truck anyday

[@denisestarr2314]

I have a 1995 short bed 2 door ram 4x4 , $2,500 , runs , works . Have drove it 3 years , Building an overland rig . She's tuff as hell . So happy . New murders and a used campershell . Past moth put 1000 miles On her , about 200 miles where offroad . Jolene is her name . Lean , mean, green 💚

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@denisestarr2314 sweet

[@garretlewis4103]

Good looking truck. Glad KZbin recommended this.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@garretlewis4103 thanks don’t forget to follow

[@clinkerclint]

That is too cool. You really did take the best of all three manufactures and combine them into the perfect truck. Great job.

[@barnyardbuildz]

Thank yoy

[@johnandersen1732]

I love the old school look. This gives me some ideas. Thank you.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@johnandersen1732 you’re welcome

[@andrewanderson1436]

Man, that's awesome. I love the mix of everything. I've really been wanting to build myself an old truck to haul my tractor around.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@andrewanderson1436 that’s exactly why I built mine

[@SillyPuddy2012]

If you don’t have a lot of skills, shop tools, hoists, a lift, or have a lot of hillbilly friends with all the the above willing to help you out, this is going to be a far more expensive project than $17K.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@SillyPuddy2012 never said it was feasible for everyone to do. Just sharing a build brother

[@jtfoog5220]

Yeah duh

[@teresaheaverin8137]

Time to make yourself some hillbilly friends 😆

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@teresaheaverin8137 yup

[@LibertyOrD___h]

This can all be done in a driveway with basic harbor freight tools and wood blocking…. And the knowledge can literally be learned step by step from yt videos 😂 even if you have to rent a forklift for a couple days it’s still still cheaper than buying new

[@deputydillhole]

The Squarebody is the Peterbilt and Harley of the everyday truck world. It looks great and dominates.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@deputydillhole thank you

[@shaun.h.barlow]

@@deputydillhole no way man I have a lot of squares and one 94 Pete and half a dozen motorcycles harleys are gasoline powered noise generators harley Davidson is a tee shirt company that tries to sell motorcycles and there is no comparison between the 73-87 chevy truck of any kind and a long nose pete.

[@WilliamEllison]

🚫 Those kinds of trucks don’t exist in the Midwest. If you live in the South, go for it! But up here? NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, FOLKS. Our winters eat trucks like that for an appetizer. ❄🚚

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@WilliamEllison said truth right there

[@kargmeister]

Yep, pretty much impossible to find trucks like that around here.

[@365hillclimb]

Forget the body, in New England that superduty frame would be made of brown dusty flakes too.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@365hillclimb what frame isn’t up north. I painted this one with implement paint to keep in good shape

[@benitomescalini]

That's the truth, half your build budget goes to LMC Truck. Speaking from experience!

[@MrSGL21]

i've been saying for the last year, truck prices have gotten so insane you're better off building or refurbing a truck than buying a new one. and now this guy has done it and brought the receipts. no electronic shit thats going to cost $$$$ or worse when it goes tits up. manual trans will last forever. motor will last forever. truck isn't in a shitty salt state the body and frame are already old so lasting for ever is on the table. dude's kid is going to learn to drive stick in this truck and probably his grand kids too. oh yeah no DEF, no DPF, no EGR and its so old the EPA can foad and not do anything. absolutely brilliant.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@MrSGL21 thank you definitely put a lot of thought into it

[@zb9892]

I got an 86 crew cab dually 454...this is an awesome build!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@zb9892 thank you

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

Those free BFG’s really tie the whole project together 👌🏻🙌🏼

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Jlinwoodjackson thank you

[@ben2687]

That's a TON of work, but I agree with your decision. I've been saying this for 20+ years.

[@alienapks]

👍👍

[@davidcrumrine1165]

I may be asking you some questions when I start my welding truck build. I bought a 2015 F550 chassis that had a blown 6.4 and the railroad trashed the cab and bed with a claw loading it to take to scrap. While I was looking at the chassis I noticed they had a 95 5.9 12 valve with a P pump for 6,000 for both the chassis and Cummins. I have a 71 Chevy cab I am putting over everything. I will definitely be watching your videos over and over but I may also be asking you some questions along the way.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@davidcrumrine1165 heck yeah ask away

[@Danzilly]

Fella thanks for breaking it down. I'm on the search now.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Danzilly heck yeah worth it

[@meeeee9407]

2012, looking for axles to sling under my jeep, find a 97 cab and chassis Ram 3500 210dv P-Pump 4x4 5 spd in a yard after its welding box setup had been removed for 3400 w/ 112k. Took it home, fell in love despite its terrible condition and kept it. Jeep got another set of axles, and the truck was turned into my most beloved workhorse with a ton of custom work and love. I came here because I really want to rework it with a 4 door truck cab…..🤔

[@barnyardbuildz]

do it 100% won't regret it

[@JimmyD6977]

I have a 2006 ram 2500 out of a junkyard. Completely rebuilt it to show quality. I’ve been driving it for years now. I turned down $61,000 for it during covid because I couldn’t replace it. I’ll never buy another new truck again since figured out that you can rebuild a truck front to back, top to bottom at oreillys for $25xxx. It now pushes 700hp and still looks new. Has 53xxx miles on it.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@JimmyD6977 once you build one and figure out how much cheaper you can do it yourself it’s hard to justify it

[@Superduty_59]

Very awesome video! I think that older front end looks great on there!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Superduty_59 thank you

[@rockhardwood6046]

Triple that cost to include your time, skills, and research to put that puzzle together.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@rockhardwood6046 we’re going to cove the required skills and research in a future video

[@Rottingboards]

Yes, that and tools, garage, and loss of time with family. Great project if you want a project truck. Love the result.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Rottingboards yeah but all that is cheaper than going to the bar Friday and Saturday night and better

[@Rottingboards]

@@barnyardbuildz I totally agree. If you are into rebuilding a truck then do it.

[@Rottingboards]

@@barnyardbuildz I rebuild a 1931 coupe from ground up. It does take away from family.

[@bbkyjohnson]

I’d love to have the time and more importantly the desire to do that much work on a late 70s f250-350. Excellent work.

[@barnyardbuildz]

Thank you

[@Sackmatters]

I’m very lucky with my truck. 2004 ram 3500 4 door dually Cummins with a 6 speed manual, 4 wheel drive. It has an aluminum flatbed. I grew up seeing the truck as it lived in my neighborhood. 6 years ago it was in a crash and he elected to have insurance buy it back. Driver side rear Cab corner was hit and clutch was shattered, it couldn’t move. I bought it from auction for $5,000. I spent $3,000 for the new clutch and trans to be gone through. I bought a new rear door for $500 and a cab corner for $400. I’m a fabricator so I did the work myself. I bought a bulldog gt tuner and I now have a 400hp 6 speed manual dually 4 door Cummins for $10,000 and at the time 164k miles.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Sackmatters heck yeah

[@jakecarey83]

I bought a squarebody 3+3 on this same mindset. Already had a 12v Cummins. Gonna be into it close to same with new paint and goodies.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jakecarey83 heck yeah man once you get it together and drive it you’ll wish you could swap everything that way

[@billdines5102]

You can be proud of yourself! That truck rocks ❤

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@billdines5102 thanks you

[@jelly7310]

Very good breakdown on a very badass rig. I like the way you think, young feller. Subbed immediately after the video ended.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jelly7310 thank you

[@kendalleyer8155]

Sweet truck. Superduty frame is the way to go for sure did pretty much the same thing to a 76 dodge. Also you most be in a bad area for buying dodge parts I sell intercoolers with pipes for $100.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@kendalleyer8155 thanks man yeah people wanted stupid money for greasy coolers and pipes

[@andrewdavis6917]

Very well done Sir. Your knowledge and education (from life) is topnotch. Hi from Texas

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@andrewdavis6917 thank you

[@jonwarren9392]

I was in the market for a vihicle and couldn't find what I wanted so I bought a 1985 1 ton E350 with a six gear rearend. I have the title and no note. It had 120, 000 miles on the Mercedes Benz 7 litre diesel. I have driven it for a few months and love it. I wish I never bought a new vehicle now. The old ones rock.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jonwarren9392 dang big Mercedes diesel you don’t see that everyday

[@SillyPuddy2012]

You bought a Ford E-van with a Mercedes diesel in it?

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@SillyPuddy2012 ditto

[@eternalbeing3339]

Hell yeah. I have a clean 2nd gen 12 valve with no blowby. Going to beef up the trans. But my dailys are mercedes turbo diesels. Om617 300sd and om603 td wagon. Very reliable. Mechanical injection diesels are built to last, easy to work on.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@eternalbeing3339 those are sweet Mercedes

[@keananfischer8113]

You forgot to add in 40 bucks an hour for all your guys labor.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@keananfischer8113 free .99 was the cost of labor

[@jacobpoucher]

Lol $40?! I'm not showing up for less then $60

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jacobpoucher $40 did seem cheap for the type of work

[@iddddaduncan]

$100+ where I live.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@iddddaduncan that’s tough

[@Mcpcwby67]

Best way to build. Love the square body. Perfect engine. (I may have kept the Allison) and frame set up. Only thing I like better about Dodge frame and suspension is tighter steering, but constantly rebuilding front ends. The ford frame and suspension should give you longevity for sure. Nice build man. I have a 12V in a 92 2WD. Looking to build something for it. Running motor and truck runs. But I want something cooler with it

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Mcpcwby67 heck you could probably swap the body to a ford frame. They have the longest flat area

[@joshbigelow5425]

Awesome job that is a sweet ride

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@joshbigelow5425 thanks

[@CPM_1975]

This is one of the very few "box" body Chevrolet/GMC trucks (crew cab dually) I'm actually impressed with, nicely done, sir. Congratulations. Are you able to provide the paint color code you used?

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@CPM_1975 haha the guy I bought it from painted it it about 10 or 15 different colors

[@jamesbrooks5442]

you forgot labor you have to add your time

[@kevbev1524]

I just subscribed, Love the hometown feel from you and the video dude. Great to be on board. Fukk it up as much as you want.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@kevbev1524 thank yoy

[@MrChevelle83]

back in 2016 we finished building an 85c 30 regular cab flat bed truck from 2 wheel drive into a 4x4 or K30. i wished we would have well documented the entire build! I started with replacing all the tread plate in the Jni flatbed and got it all painted up done, then we removed the original 454 and th400 automatic, a few years prior to the truck being taken apart I bought all the 4x4 frame brackets, leaf spring perches and springs etc to do a proper build (no stupid lift blocks this is a pulling working truck) Since we just had to go manual transmission I sourced an original hydraulic setup from a donor K10. we gutted the interior to install the pedals and the 4x4 floor pan I cut out of a 1976 K10 donor truck, cut out the low hump floor and installed the high hump floor pan (aggravating task!) and got the interior back together. then cut off all the rear spring perches and drilled all the new holes and grade 8 bolted with locktite all the brackets and got the springs back on, The 4x4 has a wider spring stance so I cut the spring perches off the dana 70HD and welded them in the proper location and got the rear axle all completed. Now it was time to do the front conversion. we easily removed the front cross member assembly, then drilled the frame for the rear shackle brackets and then the front perches, they had to be shimmed down 1 inch due to the differences in a 2 wheel vs 4 wheel drive frame. got the angle correct so the truck would drive and ride like original. then after that was done we bolted the new 502 crate engine to the transmission and transfer case and got it installed and level in the chassis. custom built a front crossmember and transmission crossmember, then set the front clip back on and made sure everything was lined up and level etc. We kept the same rake as original so the truck would ride correctly when loaded down. with a new paint job and new interior the truck turned out amazing and we get complements on it about every time it goes to town and with the 502 big block and TR4050 5 speed transmission it goes down the road fantastic. its great until you gotta stop and buy gas which is quite literally the only thing bad about the truck!!

[@MrChevelle83]

I left out a close estimate of the build keep in mind i bought the truck clean and rust free back in 2004, I know todays prices are crazy 85 c30 with Jni flatbed $2800 rebuild and paint bed $1500 all out sourced pieces for the build $2000 dana 60 front axle $1000 interior, new seat, new dashpad and bezel and we added a tach to the cluster and new radio $2000 502 engine (came in a truck I had) approx cost then $2500 (we did a full reseal on it) new front leafs $150 new radiator $300 exhaust $350 drive shafts $400 reseal transmission and new flywheel clutch kit $400 new paint on the truck $1200 (it was cheaper because the cab was gutted and all the painter had to do was his work only) new west coast mirror kit $300 weather stripping and new windshield $450 all new air conditioner components $500 and heater core too new aluminum wheels and BFG tires $1700 new hitch $200 and probably another $1000 in misc, belts, hoses, tune up, filter, fluids, hardware, fittings, connectors and so on. I and im guessing we actually spent about 300 hours tearing down and rebuilding the truck to road worthy status.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@MrChevelle83 sounds like yall did a great job on it.

[@pdx650]

Just made me a subscriber! Dude, your truck is gorgeous. Love the run down on all the details. Thank you for sharing and posting this video!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@pdx650 thanks for the Sub and the comment

[@trevorheimler7520]

Looks awesome great work

[@petermpicard]

Beautiful!!! I appreciate your ability to make what you think a reality! Beautiful!!!

[@barnyardbuildz]

thanks

[@petermpicard]

I also appreciate when you said, not exactly, I did it now and I may have to readdress it in the future! That is the most honest/true statement you can make. People who think while building beautiful things have many circumstances to consider and we do the best we can at the time and it reasonable to recognize that things are not the same so now I can readdress, it’s a love😀

[@barnyardbuildz]

@ yes sir can always revisit and improve

[@thecabinguy3006]

Well done.

[@davidrfowler6432]

nice job of converting over to the better ford F superduty front suspension setup, but i do instruct you to add internal and external C channel metal to the frame rail between the can and box , that area of the frame rail is where they bend over time because of weight in the box and cab

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@davidrfowler6432 10/4 I will look in to that thanks

[@Oldrush]

More people than you think are plenty capable just not interested. Life is short, have fun if you think it’s worth it.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Oldrush fair point

[@LibertyOrD___h]

Very few are capable and even less are willing to accomplish something to be proud of…. Life is short which is why I seek out the most reliable vehicles to operate and if that requires I build it myself then so be it

[@FixItPleaseJ]

@Barnyard Buildz Really sharp truck. I love the square bodies. I have had this discussion about 6 times in the last month, that rebuilding an old vehicle just makes a ton more financial sense than buying new. New Trucks are making custom hot rods and houses look cheap. How many hours of work would guess you had into?

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@FixItPleaseJ 4-500 hrs plus sourcing parts definitely makes way more sense even with a early 2000s truck

[@outfitr9703]

Nice for sure but very few people are capable of doing it.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@outfitr9703 I bet they would surprise you. Pretty basic tool wise. Basic math and welding skill.

[@marcusholtzheimer9316]

Lots of school buses came with the cummins and Allison as well. This thing is badass

[@barnyardbuildz]

Thank you

[@miguelcadete2495]

Now everyone will do this and send the prices of an old trucks through the roof. Great looking truck better the pavement princesses they sell nowadays.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@miguelcadete2495 haha they already are thru the roof

[@92ford13]

My goal is to one day do this almost exact build but on a dent side super cab ford, srw of course. My total dream truck. I’ve had the honor to drive my uncle’s 89 w-350 Cummins and I absolutely love the engine. Everything else about the truck is just a headache, electrical issues everywhere. But a 12v with zf6 on a coil superduty frame and a beautiful super cab dent side… gah Lee that’d be the dream. Love the build man

[@barnyardbuildz]

Would be up there for sure

[@stevesparks2001]

9 MINUTES WAS ALL I COULD TAKE! AND QUIT LISTENING AFTER 3

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@stevesparks2001 sorry, but thanks for the comment

[@richard9436]

Impressive build, you are a budget master.

[@barnyardbuildz]

Thanks

[@imonaroll9502]

Yeah. Don’t ruin it. Let the posers go buy new trucks. ❤

[@tylerproctor4878]

Hey man u didnt count the man hours. You didnt pay yourself. If i make 100 dollars an hour and i spent 600 hours building this truck. Thats 60k dollars. Then u broke even lol. So if you could let me know how much time it took you and how much time it would take a guy like me to do that. I mean i pretty sure i can install a oil filter on my own 😂😂. Plus what equipment did u need? Is this information in other episodes?

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@tylerproctor4878 great point well cover that in a new video if you like. Yeah easily 600hrs

[@tylerproctor4878]

@barnyardbuildz thank you my friend. I would like that

[@timyanke9559]

I love the truck, but time, or lack of available time would restrict me from a project like this. Also where I live the rust kills everything

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@timyanke9559 I feel that gotta shop out of state

[@Jez-p9k]

You aren't talking into account that 5% interest over 7 years you would be paying as well. So there is even more cost savings. Who makes 100 dollars an hour?

[@freebuilder007]

The P Pump 12 Valve is the best diesel engine ever. Be glad you didn't get anything else. Great score. Great truck. Well done.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@freebuilder007 thank you

[@jerryfarmer5989]

I have a '79 Dodge D150. Rebuilt the engine, re built the A/C system, transmission, all new brakes and I mean everything, all new steering and suspension, rebuilt differential, new insulation and wall to carpet and re did the seats. I did everything except rebuilding the valve body. All in around $8K. And yep new tires, new stereo system and a new Cobra Classic CB. Last I checked this is now a new truck. And yes a new 3 row brass radiator.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jerryfarmer5989 wow that’s awesome

[@seanfrank4158]

Dude....That is an awesome truck. What a build.

[@barnyardbuildz]

Thanks 👍

[@sabastian4858]

I own the new tech and I am itching to return to old school like this. The 12v was a great choice.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@sabastian4858 thanks

[@timothyreynolds5125]

How much time did you have into the build? If you were being paid for it what would your hourly be? Awesome build

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@timothyreynolds5125 probably 4-500 hrs and I’m not sure

[@jacobjones7833]

What’s your gross vehicle weight limit if you got into that situation where it mattered. Some of those older Dooleys have lower grow gross vehicle weight limits in the newer trucks

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@jacobjones7833 the tag on the door is 10,000 GVW so I’m thinking 10,000

[@yesdeere1376]

Got me a 2005 ram 3500 dually about 3 years ago. Cummins, G56 manual. 260k miles. $12k in usable running condition. I’ve got about $10k into it (injectors, drive shaft, injection pump and some smaller stuff). I’m still over what I wanted to spend but she’s solid and waaaaaayyyy under price of new. Just to clarify, I didn’t change stuff just because, those are things that broke. The other advantage, I know every screw and noise with my truck. I can diagnose and fix pretty much anything in a weekend or two. Wouldn’t trade it for nothing else. Edit: I did put a smarty touch tuner on it. (Long story with ecm problems) I do run a low tune on it when I’m hauling hay for the cows and it helps but it’s really just a diagnostic tool for me. There’s no light duty diesel mechanics within 50 miles of me so it makes sense. Oh! It’s paid for. 😁

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@yesdeere1376 can’t argue with that I think more and more will start doing that

[@kylebeach2316]

Once i get my funds rolling ill begin too rebuild a 1980 f250 custom standard cab long bed. Does need a little TLC but overall is still in really good shape. Ill most likely swap the front and rear differentials too a 05 super duty just for better brakes and ride quality. It either has a 351w or a 400.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@kylebeach2316 awesome I wasn’t sure about mounting them in the Chevy frame since it’s narrower than the ford

[@100PercentYourNeighbor]

What a cool truck! Just found your channel and subscribed. It would interesting to understand the cost of your labor, researching parts and add to the final price. Even though your worked for free, your time is valuable. This video definitely let me know I overpaid for my square body 😂

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@100PercentYourNeighbor thanks for the sub. Yeah I’d say around 4-500 hrs

[@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation]

Dually ^ Its a Beauty [my] Dads 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 cost me around $5000 top to bottom renewal inc.IPAD mount lol. It was wreck / rust free w/245000 k. and doesn't burn or leak Oil. I just lov it and its ride = $ 150,000 CyberTruck 2me

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation haha probably rides better than that trash can on wheels

[@kingterry6045]

Nice you did pretty much what I was explaining constantly, I can just show this video. You can even spend double and STILL be cheaper than these giant plastic P0S trucks in 2020+ that don't even make it past 100k. You can take any old frame and shell and make it better and for less than any car manufacturer, with the addition of any bells and whistles. I could fully rebuild 2~3 more trucks for the same cost as a single new truck these days.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@kingterry6045 amen kinda got the itch for a LB7 powered one or maybe a LS swap 80s Range Rover

[@Indianrider65]

Youre a lil younger than me but it appears you grew up around the same real men and good salvage yards. Ive told many how to save money by your/my method of a "build" hence the bumper sticker been goin round here in the south....."Built NOT bought" and damn sure a better build on looks and engine. As a mechanic,....well done!!! Bad ass.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Indianrider65 thank you 👍🏼

[@zach8963]

Sweet pickup. Simple and easy to work on, I like it. Was wondering if you had a ballpark idea on how many man hours it took?

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@zach8963 400-500. Bet I could do it in half the time if I did it again

[@LibertyOrD___h]

@@barnyardbuildz sounds like you have a very profitable business potential with these rebuilt/resto mod trucks…. More people than ever want capable and reliable old trucks and if you also custom build the interior with ventilated seats and install a moon roof you can pretty much ask whatever price you want for them

[@LibertyOrD___h]

@@barnyardbuildz DeBoss Garage has a great series on resto modding a OBS 250 with a swapped king ranch interior and CAT engine

[@zach8963]

Okay, thank you.

[@aubrey-g9d]

Aling side the cost the big question is how much time did you spend on the build, from sourcing oarts to research to actual wrenching time? Also how much of the worl did you do yourself vs paying a professional and what level if mexhanical inowledge and expreience would you say it rewuires to do what you did? I would kove to do something like this but it seems itimidating to do unless you have experience tackling mechanical projects like this.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@aubrey-g9d 4-500 hrs. Just basic knowledge of electrical and a tape measure. Cost for a “pro” to build depends on labor

[@simpledj509chromo7]

I've got a 97' Dodge dually. 285k miles. Purchased in 2010 with 197k on it. After 14 years I think I have maybe $8k into it. But it's come a long ways. It's better than it ever was factory and sends double the factory torque to the wheels.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@simpledj509chromo7 awesome we’re about to do some power upgrades

[@chaleowin7732]

How would I go about rounding out those wheel wells?

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@chaleowin7732 what do you mean

[@chaleowin7732]

@@barnyardbuildz Never been a fan of the square wheel wells, clashes with the roundness of the wheel. Nice truck though.

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@chaleowin7732 ah thanks

[@lennyross2813]

Solid truck! Wish I had the time to build it. I do feel better about my purchase of a 2015 Toyota Tundra when comes to overall cost and time. So thanks!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@lennyross2813 yeah I just drove my LS Swapped K5 til I completed it

[@Heavybrow]

I love it. My first truck was an 81. I wonder what the man hours are on that build

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Heavybrow rough estimate 8-12ish hrs a week for 9 months

[@Mowk86]

Genuinely curious... When towing, what would your actual tow rating be? Ford trans and frame, dodge motor, chevy brake parts... I wonder what kind of liability is involved in this should something happen. Regardless, I love the truck. Well done and thank you for the cost break down!

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@Mowk86 I’m not sure as far as the lower of the law probably 10k due to the truck’s original rating. Realistically a 05 F350 is rated around 18k. Considering it’s got the complete ford running gear I would feel comfortable at the ford rating but liability so….

[@holeshot1721]

You guys are lucky to do this in your state. Over here in ny all these old trucks are rusted to dust. We are reviving the 2000s and up anything older is already gone

[@barnyardbuildz]

@@holeshot1721 that’s a shame

[@holeshot1721]

@@barnyardbuildzyou will like my channel i been building great reliable 3500 series trucks sometimes 2500s bringing them back from the dead! 💀 i have personally built 5 or 6 totally reliable road worthy 3500s im starting to film some of it.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD AND A TOTALLY AWSOME DAILY DRIVER. AND A TOTALLY AWSOME WORK TRUCK. I LOVE EVRYTHING!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED A LOT.

[@barnyardbuildz]

You’re welcome thanks

[@kenmarchbanks4301]

Good job right there. Quite professional.