If the CAT Doesn't Fit... DIY Engine Mounts |

[@trevorus]

The hockey puck body mount is the most Canadian thing I've ever seen.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Back in the 80's it was a big thing to raise the body, but lift kits were expensive. Hockey Pucks were not and every sports store had plenty....

[@ionstorm66]

Pretty sure hockey pucks are better than the factory OBS mounts lol

[@brewcity1834]

Maple syrup for coolant ???

[@gussteen2534]

Works great though eh!

[@jakesfarm6790]

@@brewcity1834 sounds sticky 😂

[@larrydavidson3402]

Rich is one hell of a fabricator. He totally amazes me.

[@srfdawve]

Right?!! Sometimes I don't even know what he's doing until I see it in the end.

[@larrydavidson3402]

@@srfdawve Absolutely

[@whiterosemotors9026]

The greatest OBS build currently taking place and it seems like nobody is talking about it. Meanwhile OBS prices have skyrocketed as their popularity has as well the last couple of years.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

It will get more attention when its done. Needs to be seen going down the road

[@whiterosemotors9026]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE as much as I can't wait, I'm sure you're real anxious to get it out there.

[@yeahitskimmel]

Even just 2yrs ago a guy at my work was trading these for nothing. The F550 integration really takes this build to the next level

[@whiterosemotors9026]

@@yeahitskimmel these trucks got me started into diesels. I'd buy em for a grand or less running running driving. Hard to find them for less than 2k. Nice ones that used to be 10k trucks are now 20k. USD

[@konnerkramer329]

@@whiterosemotors9026 $20,000??? thats damn near the price of a nice 6.7...

[@hahaha12345678993]

rich is like a one man operation 95% of the time and holy smokes he gets shit done, its amazing

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thanks! Nice to see it doesn't get unnoticed. Having the shop on the home property is well worth it

[@kenheisner288]

The front engine mounts you could close off the back side for more support just a suggestion you might not be able to get to it now

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE I saw the epic ness of this and had to subscribe. This is totally badass

[@Blackinterceptor999]

@@kenheisner288 I thought that too.

[@mtl-ss1538]

@@kenheisner288 This is Full Contact Kiwi Racing on dirt...1500kg steel chassis ,500hp race motors. NZ Super-stock Champs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZLJZH2tdst0n7M&ab_channel=SpeedwayTheInsideDirt Working;= kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZe2d5mdj8mIrpI&ab_channel=CharlieReville

[@nlmbblixky4454]

This is the guy I would want working on my shit.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Trust a Canadian

[@buckberthod5007]

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 Unless the last name is Trudeau, or they come from the cities.

[@youngboomerragevictim8857]

Keep politics out

[@Studio23Media]

@@buckberthod5007 You just had to bring your bullshit into it...

[@andyreid7274]

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 Not sure I trust canadian men named Peg. Lol 🤣

[@1leggeddog]

Damn that looks good. The engine mount is phenomenal. Its a shame that the King Ranch Dash doesn't fit right, but there is probably a lot of components that you can swap over to the F550 one.

[@ryanc8188]

Exteriors go north interiors go south 😂

[@Thegoose95]

It’s funny but so true. We have a lot of people here in Houston Texas that make trips up north to hoard as many uncracked dashes and unfaded door panels possible. Northern 90s Chevy dashboards go for $700 here.

[@Thegoose95]

@CS Garage I’m sure you have since everything plastic in the 90s was ass lmao. But the sun up north is not nearly as harsh as Arizona and Texas

[@benjaminfink8520]

@CS Garage I have never seen an uncracked second generation ram dash in the last 5 years here in the south. Do they fair any better up there?

[@hihaveaniceday9386]

@@benjaminfink8520 to be honest those ram dashes were total shit

[@pjbth]

Starving kids in Africa coulda ate that dash.

[@loganswepston8978]

Ik it's stupid English but the word you were looking for is eaten

[@BobMonkeypimp]

@@loganswepston8978 You're looking for punctuation.

[@jakesfarm6790]

@@BobMonkeypimp You’re looking for nothing. Good job my sir.

[@spanky4446]

@@loganswepston8978 you must be fun at parties

[@loganswepston8978]

@@spanky4446 I wasn't trying to be mean I was just trying to help :(

[@joedennison2972]

Rich is the man. Any issue on any vehicle or piece of equipment is approached and resolved with confidence. Making a dash fit into a vehicle it wasn't designed for? NO FEAR! Here we go!

[@lmm2013]

The thumbs up button is not nearly large enough for this build! You Sir, have talent that I envy. Good luck with your endeavors!

[@havingfun8192]

Rich this build is incredible, never been a Ford guy but to have an OBS in that condition is a great find. This truck is going to be off the charts cool and straight up badass. Best build currently on KZbin in my opinion.

[@MARKS-oq6bd]

I wanted that dash for my Lexus. Dang it!!

[@Sp00mer]

The pucks rilly made my day. Wish my old dad could have seen this build. You rock man.

[@kevinoscarson2941]

I can’t wait to see how much love Rich has for that Cat when it throws the v-belt for the water pump. I give him credit to go through all that work to put that 3126 in the f350.

[@troydority265]

4:45 I love that whole sentence don't ever let these guys in the comments tell you what you need to do or think💪stay stout brother

[@IR-nq4qv]

The Frankenford is evolving into a stout, solid build, good job on the front and rear mounts brother. It's "New Improved factory style with 60% more added beef". Enjoying the whole process and the direction you are going, can't wait to see it run

[@SchnebsGarage]

Glad I found your channel, good to see another Ontario boy that aint afraid to get a little dirty.

[@_Justnoble__]

That engine cradle/plate up front was my favorite part, really badass.

[@Gavi81]

Thanks for creating DEBOSS.

[@hanselgretel8563]

No plasma cutter. just a plain oxy/acetylene torch and a great attitude. You can build and fab anything. Amazing.

[@Octaler]

The quality of your builds is slowly becoming unmatched. Great work!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thank you man

[@stevenmarvo2620]

Hey Rich Your build you get to decide what you do with the parts either sell or scrap Cheers mate

[@danielmoss2394]

“I’m pretty aggressive ripping this dash out”... ya think? I musta said, “whoa...easy there...whoa” 10 times (no guilt intended). As always great content Rich. Thank you.

[@zacjenkins1258]

My 95 f150 was leaking inside, it was leaking at the blower/hvac box seal where it meets the firewall and another leak on the drivers side at the hood cable rubber grommet on the firewall as well.

[@justinlyons5374]

Thanks for this having the same problem on my 92

[@zacjenkins1258]

@@justinlyons5374 also I forgot to mention, the seams on the body where the roof panel mates up to the rear "b" pillar, that seam was also a little issue too. I'm assuming the seam sealer broke down over the years and was letting a little bit of water in, not as much as the firewall. Took care of those and its dry inside

[@HOTRODINATOR]

I love everything about this build, even if I do like the 7.3 in these trucks. Work on what you want to work on!

[@tonyvickers8659]

As much as you hate Fords, I'm surprised you are doing this swap. I'm not a Ford guy either. But you have given me some ideas. Especially on the front mount. I was running into the same issue with really not knowing what I wanted to do. THANKS! And please keep up the good work. Love the Channel!

[@1johnnygunn]

Rich I'm not shocked how you pull off everything you set for a goal, a dang good role model, even for old washed up truckers like me.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@overzealousmaverik]

Worth the wait. Love watching the build come together.

[@nellof1244]

Glad to finally see this truck getting some love

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Truck never stopped getting some love. Just making sure there is good content before we release a video

[@shaneherman8906]

In the early 90's we did a buddies Bronco 2 body lift with hockey pucks. He bought enough to do the job and a trip to the hardware store for new bolts and bam. Done. Quick 1 inch body lift. We just pulled all the bolts out on one side and took the with us to the hardware so we could get the right bolts, 1 inch longer. Worked great. Not bad for a couple Army Infantry guys with limited tools.

[@dontcare3430]

Good on you for being proactive with the kids guilting you. Millions of trucks made. Parts all over the place, if you look. Just get it done.

[@LongPeter]

The pained expression on Rich's face when he realises he could have spent less money 😹

[@kenheisner288]

He’s got endless money 💰

[@LongPeter]

@@kenheisner288 doesn't mean he likes wasting it :p

[@my03fx4]

A true Canadian, apologizing for something when he doesn’t really care lol.

[@Zombunist]

It seemed like he was politely saying “f*ck off,” as Canadianly as possible.

[@kwijaeboner]

What a dream truck. This thing is turning out really sweet

[@TheTsunamijuan]

I always enjoy watching Rich's builds. So much ingenuity and practicality. Reminds me of all those nostalgic farm fixes while growing up. Done with love, to make something better and last.

[@chrisgriffin3860]

Air lift steps?! I'd trade my electric steps for air steps for the noise!! Hell ya! Can't wait to see those!

[@TheBtrieltott]

With the thirty minute video, this is like a TV show. This is what the Diesel Brothers show should have been. Love watching your videos

[@dalecollison791]

Hey rich I was laughing so hard at you tearin that dash out I had tears in my eyes. And I was thinking I bet that is triggering some idiots who will say I could of used that! And then you come on and say I'm not feeling any guilt! Love it hilarious! Keep up the good work, lookin forward to this build! Hard!

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Awesome fabrication and great recycling of 'old stuff'. Helps if you have the tools but the most important asset must be having the 'vision'...I'm sadly lacking in that . Cheers Rich..

[@hamop3]

Awesome Rich, that is just about the area where I am at on my project. The exhaust is next.

[@coltonmcrae5873]

I'm all proud that I finally hung my garage cabinets, and here comes Rich just plowing through the OBS build. Suddenly I don't feel as accomplished. Keep up the good work!

[@ryanhogan6509]

You should make the steps air up, and fall down, so when it’s cold as shit outside, your girls will not have to wait to build air to get in.., add a lock to lock them up in the event of towing, or an issue with air system..

[@dazeller82]

Or just build the air system properly so it doesn't leak.

[@ryanhogan6509]

@@dazeller82 yeah, please enlighten us to these air hoses and fittings you speak of that will not leak after a couple hundred thousand miles of banging around in hot weather, then freezing weather?, rocks and pebbles hitting them ?, I don’t know of many air systems on trucks that have full air pressure after sitting for a week or two…

[@SethHollingshead]

Big trucks will hold air with good line and quick connects.

[@ryanhogan6509]

@@SethHollingshead for how long?

[@FordFan01]

Pretty awesome man! I knew you could get the Super Duty dash in there. I've seen a few people that put that style dash in an OBS and even a couple people put the 17 Super Duty dash in. Can't wait to see it!

[@bigjay6743]

Looking good brother that's going to be a sweet truck with a Sweet Sound. I'm sure you're going to be smiling for a while when you get it on the road. Definitely built to last...

[@jdfmfb03]

You continue to amaze Proof nothing is impossible

[@2H80vids]

When it comes to working on dashboards, you use very different methods, and tools, to Mr Camarata. His way is much quicker but yours seems to be more precise. 😁

[@patarisman434]

don't care for fords, but I cant wait to see the finished build. I am definitely stoked for it! Funny you use the hockey pucks. I actually had a neighbor that did this on his tacoma and his bronco for a body lift back in 2000-2001ish. 1st time I have seen this since lol. but it does work! man! I want to hear this cat with the exhaust so bad lol.

[@BobTheBreaker9]

Those mounts are massive. This thing will a tank!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

I would love to own a tank lol

[@Zombunist]

Helluva project! Can’t wait to see it finished!

[@FinishedProject]

You should either weld the nut on the bottom of the angle iron or hole saw access holes though the C channel. It will just make future service easier.

[@ironman3406]

Yes!!! Finally some more F tree kitty content! Like the new super duty dash, and I think you’ll have to enter the bracketry category fir the car show next year - that front engine mount looks great 👍

[@bobz1736]

It may not be RetroPower but I love DG just as much !!!

[@1979gmcummmins]

Being you're going with air think about semi truck air bags in the back with the auto levelers. I did it to my 79 gmc dually and I worked out great!

[@bradstubbings9871]

Awesome 👌 job and video. Love my 95 F 350 CrewCab Dullay with a 7.3. The Cat looks great but for now mine is all stock 250k. No leaks no rust and no dents. One ding on the front bumper. She still has all of the paper part numbers on wiring harness underneath and all of the lines.

[@paulhoskins7852]

Some of the best content on KZbin! Awesome as always!!

[@SootySweep22]

You could weld the nuts onto the under side of the mount, then you could weld up the sides of the angle iron and avoid any rust issues that may occur in that area.

[@Gdone]

I agree bad ass fabricator, also can visualize finished product without questioning if he made right decision

[@JimBob-uj8gq]

That mount turned out sweet, cant wait to see the whole truck done. Trolls will be trolls and i wouldnt worry aboot what they think, they just gotta find something to nit pick or theyre not happy. Again looks awesome and enjoy watching you work, you have some pretty amazing ideas.👍

[@tractorguysgarage7057]

I completely understand the struggle with selling parts. I've swapped out tons of parts on my obs ford trying to get the interior looking nice. Tossed the old ones and had countless people telling me to save or sell them off cause their still good. Absolutely love the build and I'm working some of your ideas into my own build.

[@nathaniellangston5130]

Autoglass replacers and repairers are WIZARDS!

[@JoeMalovich]

I've used the grease trick to transfer holes, but commonly use ketchup if rust isn't a concern.

[@dsruddell]

the OBS dash is so beautiful i would never change it

[@david39ification]

Your phone without a case balancing on the edges of everything is all too relatable. The wife thinks im crazy, glad to know I'm not alone. 😂

[@bvr1962]

there are a million keyboard mechanics your doing it and as far as i can see your doing a great job, i have some experience in it i put a 460 in a carpi Fox gen 2 body 1984 and have used hockey puck as lift and put a Cummins bt4 in a 73 jeep grand Wagoneer great work i enjoy watching them

[@inmyopinion6836]

Guilt free demolition , what a wonderful way of life ! ! ! I want some

[@cobra5087]

Oh man I wanted that dash soooooo bad. I live in Dundas. I would have came down and picked it up. Then I would just have thrown it in the trash for ya lol. You’re Canadian kindness and being humble is showing lol

[@donaldconnolly220]

That dash idea was a great one

[@ginggur17]

So addictive watching. Awesome as always Rich. 👍🤜🤛🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@Sean-Jones-bluecheckmark]

I am mesmerized by your mad genius Candian ass. Make no mistake about it sir, you are an artist. Thanks for your content

[@mshafer2006]

Such an awesome transformation. Not a huge fan of the 3126 but to each is own. Either way great video.

[@FanatikBuilds]

Ton of progress! Great job Rich, it's going to be truly one of a kind! 👏👊

[@DriveCarToBar]

One thing that definitely holds its value is the rear side glass on a Ford Bronco 2. NOBODY makes replacements currently and every B2 today is a minimum of 31 years old. Far too many of them go into the crusher with those big curved pieces of glass still in them. Call around to glass companies and you'll likely find that if they can even get them, they are every bit of $300-$400USD for each one.

[@petergross135]

Thanks fo being great and making good quality entertainment that is educational to some extent. Even though I don’t plan on doing this swap, there’s so much knowledge shared on your channel and it’s crazy seeing how driven you are.

[@MrTurtlekid434]

You could probably run a 1 peice rear shaft if you went with an aluminum shaft. The newer Chevy and GMC 3500s use a 1 peice shaft and don't have vibration issues. And if you're using a transfer case that originally came behind an Allison you could keep the slip yoke and use a bastard joint for the rear. I actually converted my 07 Chevy 3500 to a 1 peice shaft from a 2015 3500 and it slipped right into the transfer case and I've had no problems out it so far. Stay filthy!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Done. Made it over the weekend, getting balanced tomorrow

[@mikescott3641]

Nice to watch your energetic enthusiasm over this ambitious truck build..great work!

[@arthursmith5409]

Hey, I know, I know, I know that this is a work truck, for all practicality! But this is the type of build you want to see jacked up way lifted at a truck show. Yup, it'd be a show taker.

[@danielmckenzie4227]

phenomenal fabrication skills! Love how this build is coming together. Can't wait to see more of the dash install. Keep it up!!

[@Robertrls01]

that's a beast of a truck, very nice. Great Job!!!!

[@willy19511]

a lot of us are really enjoying it

[@justinw_tbss_dadvan9447]

Truck is coming together amazing

[@donsundberg5730]

If you want to gusset your front cross-member, put an access hole for the nut in the bottom. It would be easier to access that way.

[@LesSharp]

You can close those triangle gaps. Just holesaw up from underneath so you can access the mounting bolt nut.

[@robertgoulden3637]

you guys are doing some amazing work on this truck.

[@trudge84]

You are one heck of a fabricator and I enjoy watching your ideas come to life. Cool stuff.

[@kodde0304]

Easily the most fun and interresting channel on YT, keep up the good work 👍

[@bmbgarage3405]

In Saskatchewan it's actually written into our vehicle laws that hockey pucks cannot be used as a body lift

[@abpsd73]

Anyone that uses hockey pucks as a body lift doesn't know anything about rubber.

[@bergePanzer581]

Amazing. Love following this project. Can you guys please get tons of moving footage once it's finished? Seems like so many projects like this get a 5 second reveal, a rev or two, and that's it. Doesn't do them justice. Love the channel! Can't wait to see more!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Our projects take so long because they actually work when they are done. This one will haul the Audi around everywhere and will be at a ton of shows.

[@789Brendan1]

my dad and i have been doing hockey puck body lifts and cab mounts for a long time😂 good times miss him alot

[@movementonthetyne2785]

Most productive thing a Canadian has ever done with a puck 🎣🎣🎣😂

[@auntjanet2346]

Wayne Gretzky: ...and I took that personally.

[@pmae9010]

Rich, I love watching your process, it inspires me, Onward young man. and thanks for sharing your adventure with us couch potatoes and wanna bees.

[@speedfreak7371]

That is super awesome swap. I want to do the same dash swap on my 97 obs fummins. I say obs cause it has a 89 front clip. Crew cab as well. Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Nicely done man.

[@JackReacheround]

With the bit of angle iron on the front mount, you could put a thin metal door on there held closed by a small magnet. Just to keep salt and dirt from getting up in where the nut is.

[@christophergreen2328]

I totally feel ya on shipping deals. Had so many people say get me a shipping quote, just for them to back out after they find out the cost.

[@jacobdicesare2032]

Awesome videos rich. You get shit done man. Can't wait til it's finished. Your knowledge has gotten me through some things on my twelve valve. Thanks for the help man.

[@rickyj2013]

Glad to see you’re making some progress on this thing 👍🏼

[@maxwellkerry3821]

Love seeing the progress Rich. This is such an interesting build.

[@WBOS72]

Excellent video Rich. The details in the mounts will score points for sure.

[@textmygarage8858]

Definitely a good swap!

[@scarface-39]

I like how Rich builds most of his rigs out of recycled and reused parts!!!👍🇺🇸