NEW BUILD! Ramp Truck Car Hauler EP 1 Halfass Kustoms Collab

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Cool build. I always thought about one of these builds. I always looked at school busses for a frame and suspension. Some are cab over design and have a wider track wide. The frames are straight and long so wheel base is unlimited. Thr steering box your after is from a step van or just a chevy van. They have a different box setup then a pickup. Going be cool Brent is in on the build. Right guy for a fast build. Watch both you guys religiously. Can't wait till the next one

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah a school bus would be pretty amazing there’s so many possibilities keeping some room in the front for storage or sleeper or slightly camperized! I think this frame is too narrow man LOL there are better chassis out there

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@@MakeItKustom that's fun part of project. Figuring it all out.

[@kurtludwig6962]

Wow eyes bugging out. Fantastic project. And including Brent.. kool guy !

[@Huskiedrive361]

Having been a heavy truck mechanic for over 40 years I'm really looking forward to this build! I'm sure you want to remain with IFS, but if you chose to use a beam axle it would be easy to widen the front end without changing the frame width significantly. Just a thought. Looking forward to the next video and have already alerted several friends to the build. They are now subscribers too!

[@charlesirby9222]

Same thoughts I had, your'a good thinker! 😜

[@johnheard2814]

Better off and much easier build go back to the original frame!!! Get ahold of Ian Roussel he can steer you in the right direction for the build your wanting to make this into!!!

[@65cj55]

@@johnheard2814 Yes, it was stupid not keeping the original .

[@fasteddie4294]

I agree also its gonna have to have a straight axle. Probably need some really big wheels also

[@dreamerdave5499]

With Brent there I would nt put it past them to narrow the cab😆

[@glenryan6569]

DD SPEED SHOP mounted a winch to the floor of his shop and it seems brilliant for towing in all the heaps to work on.

[@zenithmosaic]

Been following Brent for years and just picked up your channel. How amazing you guys are working together on this one!

[@snoopu2601]

I found this channel through Brent he gave Karl a shout out and glad he did because Karl does some amazing work and learn a lot from both of them. Bad Chad to he. Work's fast, a lot of people don't like his work but he gets stuff done and fast.

[@iancunanan4161]

The long wait is over.... Ive been iching to see this project since you show it first....its gonna be rad😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰

[@srtautoworkz]

My two fave youtubers collab to build an awesome rig, can't wait follow this one ..spent my childhood helping my grandpa in a truck like this, tons of great memories, same color too!

[@MakeItKustom]

No way? That’s pretty cool! Such a neat looking trucks back then

[@barryrollins2728]

Brent will definitely be a plus for your build! I've watched so many of his videos and wow what a builder of anything! North Carolina USA

[@r1lark]

Two of my favorite builders working together -- this will be epic for sure!!

[@owenwalters7186]

YESSSS!!!!! SOOOO Excited for this one. Thanks guys

[@richardarthur8191]

Karl this is gonna be interesting seeing you and Brent working together on a project. I following Brent and it is amazing how he does things. Watched him build his General. Can't wait to see the project finished.

[@chriswhiteside8829]

Hey boys it’s just a thought don’t forget it’s got to go under the roller door on the way out also halfass is one of the best 🇦🇺👍

[@mikepandelos9090]

I love to watch Brett work you can learn so much from that guy

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah I can’t wait to work with him!

[@philjohnston9616]

WOW !!!!! . WOW.... I definitely need to see how this is done. You certainly enjoy a challenge. Awesome idea !!!!

[@kevind5508]

What would look good is a set of super singles like what Brent runs on his General crew cab truck. Going to be an awesome collab!

[@mikedmt]

I was going to say the same thing. It would help fill those wheel wells, that's for sure. I think the C30 frame or whatever it is might be a touch too narrow for that beast of a cab

[@Red9GearHeads]

Can’t wait to see this one when finished! Stuck break drums? Zip wheel and an air hammer. Take er apart in chunks. Pretty quick that way.

[@Ipschnug]

Awesome collaboration! I've been amazed and motivated by watching Halfass Kustoms for the last few years. The amount of work he gets done while also having a full time job is mind blowing.

[@MakeItKustom]

Right?! I’m blown away as well LOL he’s a different breed

[@mikescudder4621]

The guy doesn't sleep!!!

[@EngineersGarage1]

COE, ramp truck and air ride checks all the boxes! Stoked to see how this one comes out

[@shaunokeefe4943]

I started watching these videos awhile back and just realized I live 3 doors down the street from this shop. Lol can’t wait to follow the progress

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Where's the Caddy? Was looking forward to that one!

[@raymondrudino1471]

I have a 68 c40 in decent shape ran when I bought three years this is exactly what we want to do .thanks for these builds inspired for sure

[@TheToolmanTim]

Three minutes into the video and I'm already hammering the like button! Can't wait to see this collab with Brent.

[@petermacinnis5686]

The motor home chassis is a great idea accomplishing what you need and leaving the one ton chassis for a future project.

[@carportkustoms5764]

Love it. But this width issue doesn't just affect your steering. Having such a narrow chassis with so much side over hang is likely going to make it feel super unstable with a lot of body roll around the corners, especially if on air ride. I would honestly consider making new cross-members and widening the chassis to improve stability.

[@danpoole9327]

Cab and chassis chassis are 34" wide. That's industry standard.

[@poelmeister]

I agree with Carport. Mind you, if there’s two tonnes of haul on it, it’ll be even worse. And looking at the design, that weight won’t be sitting low center either.

[@danpoole9327]

Semi trucks that haul 80,000 pounds are build on a 34" wide frame....

[@carportkustoms5764]

@@danpoole9327 what's your point? Semi trucks have more rigid frames and are built for the added weight, torsion etc. Regardless of whatever point you're trying to make, widening the chassis will improve stability.

[@cato9tales141]

@@carportkustoms5764 He's trying to muffle you. :)

[@douglasschmitt6645]

Sweet! Can't wait to see this hauler finished with the baby Buick on the back!!

[@troyweatherford9874]

This is going to be a great project!

[@texasPD1911]

Think about using a RV frame, might make it easier ! Old ones are cheap too!

[@garyprice8490]

Can’t wAit to see this progression take place I’d imagine that you’ll widen the chassis for stability don’t you think? This is a fantastic project!! Can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

[@kristiankristiansen133]

Had the same idea🙃

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re definitely correct that it is not wide enough. I think we are going a different way

[@davidblake1542]

Love this stuff !!! Thanks Karl 👍👊😎

[@adamschewe7166]

Well my two worlds just collided 😂. Been watching both of you from the start. I honestly fill my nights with both of your channels! I’m so down for this project, and collaboration. This is going to be killer

[@cowfrank]

This is too cool! These two are the best.

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Adam! Yeah I’m pretty excited to get to work with Brent for a whole week! I feel like we can probably bang a lot of work out.

[@rustysparks8645]

Truly................................................................Awesome.....................................................Project. Will be great to see you & Brent collaborate on this build. It will be like his build of 'The General - but on Steroids'. 👍👍

[@xozindustries7451]

Cool build, I built a ramp body car hauler on a f600 chassis. Those 1 ton frames really aren’t heavy duty enough to handle the weight of a full sized car, if you stick with a little hot rod you should be fine, also brakes aren’t really up to the task, plus stretching the frame makes the turning radius horrible. I know people do it, but when I built mine I wanted to drive cross country with no problems.

[@glassblastcollision]

I think he's trying to use sentimental value of his dads trucks into the build ,If he boxes the frame it should be fine. I'm sure if you spend some coin you could up grade the rotors,calipers and drums.

[@RogerM88]

You should consider placing the engine below the deck, with some side fans for extra cooling. Adding a top panel hatch for access.

[@bigdaddy741098]

The rendering looks sweet... I'm not quite sure how you're going to get that little toy chassis to match and look anything like it though lol. Are you sure you aren't going to regret getting rid of the original chassis that actually kinda slightly looked somewhat Exactly like the perfect dimensions because it was... you know.... Designed that way? Although that would probably be too easy for you lmao

[@pauldionne1665]

I thought the same thing. The weight on the front axle exceeds what the one ton can carry, even with air suspension. The cab will have to be cut to fit the frame.

[@deanmesserer3554]

Yep what I would have done as well but we'll wait & see how it pans out.

[@tomjones5974]

OG chassis looked good and only 15k miles. Drop twin turbo LS in that puppy. Boom.

[@timhipkins7188]

I love what u do Karl! Weight distribution will be a problem. If the engine is to far back the truck will not want to turn under load.

[@noobFab]

This is an AWESOME project - so much cooler than the average bolt-on special. Really excited to see where you take this and whether you'll put any custom aesthetic touches on the styling?!

[@MakeItKustom]

Yeah I’m pretty open to ideas on that I think that the light bar will be coming off of it as well as the search Lights. Definitely going to add as much style into the bed as possible. Also will be building a custom front bumper

[@noobFab]

@@MakeItKustom Nice! Hopefully those hideous mirrors will be coming off?!? With the light bar coming off, it's really going to change the shape of the cab - flattening it quite a bit and making it look quite boxy. Custom fabbed mirrors could either allow you to really double down on the squareness or add some contrasting curves maybe? The custom bed sounds really cool - the roof overhang behind the cab could be something really cool to play with too. A place to build in a custom toolbox and wich housing, maybe more?

[@Sotarn81]

John from Sweden here. I am in to restore old vehicles as well but as an amateur. I’ve watched all of your videos and I love every one of them. This one is going to be really interesting. Keep up the good work!

[@terryeustice5399]

Think with Brent’s Fabrication and yours. It’s going to be a awesome rig. Thanks for sharing!

[@briandrake9467]

I had 84 Monaco camper, original 454 with 48k miles, a p-10,? The cab forward steering was interesting it was cheap, I even raised my kids in it for a bit... A coe cab and a airstream trailer mounted, to make 50s dinner/food truck. Was a old dream..

[@briandrake9467]

Love the content...

[@briandrake9467]

Now I'm a traveling car salesman..

[@brunocoutant4204]

Yes, this new project is really interesting. Lets go. Bruno from France.

[@rockerpat1085]

Put The Back Wheel In The Front And The Front Wheel In The Back With The Other Dulley Wheel And It'll Look Right!!! Keep Rocking!!!

[@freddysoto7021]

Yes Si 👍 thank you, it's going to be a badass 🐺🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷💥🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@dannmohr5721]

Looks like an interesting build and now the “Half Ass” is joining the build……this will be epic………👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@murrayandru7527]

This just Might Be an EPIC collaboration here !! Get Busy Guy's

[@CFairNH]

Such a cool build! Can't wait for the colab with Halfass Customs!!

[@thefreeak]

The term for the relationship between wheel centerline and balljoint/ spindle pivot axis is "Scrub radius". This thing is SICK.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

WOW now that's a cab! Awesome guy's!!

[@americanfamiliesfirst2790]

Straight axle in the front, step notch rear and front. Mad freak street build.

[@lonmcclellan2414]

You are Mr KZbin... you make everyone feel like we are right there with you.... great job...

[@bruceaskin9645]

Heres another option , split the cab through the center, make it fit the chassis. But personally I would widen the chassis

[@tintat2]

Cut that front crossmember and the center link in the middle ---and from the lengthening place forward widen it a foot or so. ---Love your videos! Thx.

[@jimbojones101]

Mad to see you collabing with Brent. I love his channel . . . new to yours tho so we will see but if your a pal of his I am sold!

[@m37cdn]

Karl, you will be fabricating mostly all new crossmembers for the frame anyway, why not widen it ? You would have more room to tuck the engine between the frame rails. Another thing to consider is custom A arms for the front suspension, you could make them wider and have more room for the airbags....

[@rgs4x]

I drove a Rescue vehicle with that exact same cab with a 6V92TA diesel. It was a screamer!

[@herbiederby3394]

Karl I was always wondering about the cabover wow that would be a amazing build .....ITS FINALLY HAPPENING...lol..😆👍🙏

[@chungi1614]

“KARL CAR HAULER” insane project so looking forward to you working your magic and with Brent as well….. killer project!!!!!!!

[@jimrky6062]

This is so cool! TWO of my favorite Canadian car channels working together! Whoo-hoo! Monster build.

[@Jackshock94]

Nice jobs Carl 👍. I can't wait to see what next step to custom chassis install the engine, suspension and everything nice fit on that fireman truck..

[@rickska5437]

Nice to see that cab getting love. Maybe split the front crossmember and widen it? My buddy narrowed a Jag front end and put it under a 50 Chevy fastback. Just a thought. This build is gonna be killer!

[@markbutler6634]

What an awesome, Low milage truck, Far out!

[@jeanlawson9133]

Your tip is loose I seen flames around the nut...😎 I stand corrected a big welded big bar thingy looking forward to seeing what you do here...

[@vanblindguy4600]

I thought I was the only one to notice at 11:58 probably why it was acting weird when he first fired it up.

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Enjoyed this video!!!! Im excited to see how this build takes shape!!!!! I will be watching!!!

[@jamesruiz1776]

Yup Awesome 👍

[@alanpaulick7815]

Guy's this was really a fun video you made me laugh so much. I know that you will get this build looking good. Thanks for sharing this good times video

[@davemoulding8799]

I watch both of your channels and this is going to be fun to watch , kick ass you guys are the best on KZbin.

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

Awesome design idea. Can't wait to watch the transformation

[@darrellpodbevsek7774]

Looking forward to this build. I have a 1964 Ford N600 that I have been wanting to make a ramp truck out of. I'll be watching for ideas to steal from you!!

[@brootdoom]

keep it rolling cant wait to see, I live in one I converted adding to a 80s g30 box truck chasse

[@corydriver7634]

Oh man! My two favorite Canadians are going to co-lab on a build! Sensory overload Dude! Looking forward to this build for sure!

[@BuildSomethingAuto]

28:00 I always keep a spray bottle with water in it near me when I'm welding or cutting for exactly that reason 😅. Also helps to cool off parts in a hurry if I need to and I'm not worried about warping. Handled the little fire well though! Good thing the floor dry you were using wasn't very flammable.

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

Great; Cant wait to see you guys get started when Brent gets over to your garage. Nice to meet you people, peace & much success ! Regards from 🇧🇷

[@brianmcpeek651]

Yes Yes Yes looking forward to every video you do on this Beauty!!

[@kaddleman4294]

Great to see you and Brent working together. I have followed Halfass since his day 1 as I have with you. The fab dream team ...... let's goooooooo! i

[@alanhicks3361]

H I Karl. Great content and work . Really looking forward to you and Brent working together on this one will be a great show and build . Two completely different styles and great ideas. Also like to add you two do the best videos I find informative and interesting. Alan hicks 🇬🇧

[@GypsyJvan]

this project oughta be fun to watched.. ..Black Art Forge..

[@benjaminmergele333]

have an 12v Cummins swapped international 4700 in Texas that I bet would fit that cab perfectly if you decide to go a different direction 🤠. Already has a flatbed on it 😉

[@gazza6348]

G'day mate awesome..you and Ellie work well together so adding Brent for some more flavour will be epic brother 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@penguinbrand]

I kept seeing the cabover in your videos hoping you would build it. I'm excited to watch and I'm sure it will be SO COOL!

[@tylerseabook9423]

This is gonna be beautiful where is Christina and her Cadillac? Haven’t seen that in a while

[@irritantno9]

Came to ask the same question

[@shanehack871]

Oh this has to be the best collaboration on KZbin by far!

[@OGRocker1]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that plays musical shop a lot😆🤣😂🤗

[@ttonygreybeard]

Hey guys, I been in the Towing industry & truck mechanic most of my life & I cant wait to see how this turns out... looking forward to some halfass additions, My thought would be cut 6inchs out of the center of the cab(skinnyize it) & join it back together or cut & shut as we in Australia call it maybe lower the roof by a couple inchs too just to smooth out the look...just a thought 😉

[@hotdogbri]

Looking forward to seeing what your do, i think we know but its going to be fun to watch...hi from the UK.

[@1b9e7n3z]

As always will do the things looks amazing, something very big coming,good luck

[@SilverC8andDroppedC10]

Very cool project! When I think of GMCs I expect to see 4 headlights. Double headlights would be a nice touch.

[@douglesarge299]

Your frame is a ladder frame. Take your cross pieces between the frame rails out and replace them with wider ones. Your amazing skills on the plasma table would be able to produce something that not only functioned but looked really cool as well. Steering would have to be modified but you are going to have to address that anyway. It would keep your steering angles where they need to be.

[@bigbosshoss8148]

Hell ya!!!!

[@khb3892]

I found this channel through Brent, you're right he's an animal when it comes to building a project.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

A couple of dozen wheel spacers and it will be fine. Thank you for your time.

[@BUZDRIFT]

Chop the footstep thing and mud flaps and keep it dumped, plus better weight distro being that low with a car on the back! love the look!

[@jaywebb3105]

Spread the frame or make your own a arms. I'm sure Brent would have some ideas he is G.O.A.T. on custom stuff.

[@tomcherry6168]

I helped my friend put a 7.5 ton Mercedes cab on his Land Master (1 ton 4x4, look it up!) chassis.. same result, seemed like a great idea but once it was on there it swamped the chassis and the weight of the cab took up half the payload. Looks sick though, and I don't doubt you can pull it off!

[@patreisinger142]

So cool to watch 2 brothers in sync!

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy. When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 2 know /see👨‍🔧good job !! MIK

[@stevensilver1014]

looking forward to watching you build it up .

[@jamesbizelli8568]

This build with Brent will be completely epic. I hope you can spread the footage out in several videos so we can see as much of the details as possible. As always thanks for sharing your skills

[@rona1144]

This should be really good. Collaboration with Brent 👍

[@philipclark6841]

Hands down my favorite channel on KZbin. I always look forward to these videos. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@raymondw7875]

Not sure if you will read this before carrying forward with the project, but I think your best option is to widen the frame. This would require only building new, wider cross members. And would use all the same C30 suspension components the aftermarket supports so well. For the rear axle moving the spring perches inboard of the frame should get you the width you need. Just add a rear sway bar to address any body roll concerns, which came factory on many C30s.

[@66jonnylingo]

Looking forward to this one👍🏿