peterbilt 359 rebuild ep 18

using a cutoff from a 2010 peterbilt 286 to strech the frame on my 1983 peterbilt 359 cutting welding and fitting the new frame.

[@towguy8012]

I absolutely love watching old red growing into a beautiful rig. Your a true inspiration to me

[@aussierockbands]

You're a machine Ezra, stop justifying your work decisions, you've got your head around the physics of what will and won't work. They come to your channel to learn and we all do. Men like you built the world, know it all commenters made a sandwich once and that's about it. Smashing through this job mate, please know that we do see the hours you're putting into these videos that aren't recorded and then you still have to edit and upload them we love you for it.

[@Ezrider359]

thank you.

[@nickywalsh8492]

Well said,!!😁

[@lumberjunkee8451]

Amen 👍👍👍

[@duncanrose7985]

Spot on job, would never tackle that myself...

[@masterofdisaster7427]

Robbie you are 100% right. this is the comment i wanted to write as well.

[@hoists1829]

Awesome video 👍👍

[@tim1894]

That’s a bad ass side dump. I’m new to the channel, but my father has one just like it. At the time my fathers was the only one on the east coast

[@sodapop8408]

Never seen a stretch done I am gonna enjoy this & soak up the knowledge 👍

[@ATF1985]

My man , love ur work and detail 🇺🇸

[@mopars4life11]

YOU SURE DONT MESS AROUND......GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS.

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@kman-mi7su]

"On this episode of This old truck"........they should give you a tv show on PBS LOL! Seriously, though, she's looking good Ezra! The weather out there hasn't slowed you down much like where I'm at. I'm working on reviving an 1988 Ford F 250 7.3 diesel in my driveway for the past couple of months, weather permitting of course. And since October, Ol man winter ain't been too agreeable.

[@jameshickey9393]

Enjoying your projects, I held my breath when you jumped off while the rear section was still rolling thinking "front section getting knocked off jack stands or smashed fingers." Your good, nice job.

[@Ezrider359]

trust me i was paying attention to my fingers

[@my1969mgb]

Ezra, I look forward to everything you put on here. No false airs about you, just real smarts that I envy and admire. Keep up the good work and your videos. You're the best !

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@markanthony6092]

Imma do it myself kind of guy as well and your videos have made me better at what I do absolutely awesome content that you put out keep it up.

[@mpstenz3520]

Lots of engineering there ! Nice

[@nicholasbrown6481]

Lol

[@johncoleman5128]

Brother you've been BLESSED with a great talent my friend. Keep doing what you do, great content I'm sure you have helped someone with your knowledge 👍👌💯

[@wildbillwd]

Robbie Holts hit the nail on the head....awsome work as always!

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Rick. Junky McJunkpyle is looking good. ⚓️

[@91Grunta]

In our country we cannot do that kind of work ourselves, must be done by certified engineers then many $$'s and a small novel of certified paperwork later we are good to go. Amazing work, again you make it look effortless, but those of us that are small owner operators know how much work goes into these heart breakers.....see you on the next post, cheers man

[@Ezrider359]

yeah we have to pass safty inspections but we don't have to have a bunch of certified paperwork.

[@dragonbrownies517]

There are haters and armchair warriors who think they know it all but you do you! I mean if you talked to some reputable shops then hell go for it. The only way to learn is to do it. Hell, this is interesting to me and I do enjoy the reasoning behind what you're doing. It does help me understand it more and holy hell do you have some killer skill. For example, I just got my CDL permit today and I'm just stepping into this whole world of trucking. Its for my job as I'll be using that CDL to drive a dumptruck with a plow on it but eh, its a childhood dream to drive everything.

[@jamesmiller5939]

I like your videos and being able to see your truck transform with each one. I have been gathering parts so I can do similar things to my 1983 Peterbilt 362. I have considered making videos of the progress but was not sure if I would, until I saw your videos.

[@SnakeWilsken]

This guy is a beast. Hard working man. Much respect

[@philglover2973]

Well done Ezra top man top job 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 going to be a nice truck 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@Adam_Hill]

Tires on newer frame look good. Hopefully that will save you a few bucks. Appreciate the hard work!

[@Ezrider359]

yeah i paid a little extra for the rims and tires as they were good. didn't realize they were low profile tires though. ill probably sell those tires and buy some 11r's

[@rickpullins8590]

Amazing job very impressive.

[@93mrduncan]

@@Ezrider359 do you have any take of parts that you would be interested in selling?

[@mwambachanda2804]

Yup i have never ever seen a lone ranger as skilled as you are my guy, watched these since you first uploaded, still amazed at how much knowledge you posses. UnBeLiEvAbLe

[@shetlandspecialized3989]

Well done sir looks like your weather warmed up a little as well , good to see

[@Ezrider359]

yeah we have a little break in the weather ill take it...lol

[@flinty2]

Good, hearty, hard working people in North Dakota for sure! Enjoy your videos so much as many years ago I lived in Tioga, ND right after the first oil boom (early 80's). Wish I had your knowledge and skill!

[@oreopooch3543]

You have mad skills! I want to see the finished product but I hate to see it finished. Great job!

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@kevinjones9855]

Well done my friend. She's looking good can't wait to see her all buttoned up and rolling down the road

[@user-ns5xj4bl8z]

Hello 👋 sir you are very smart man 👨 I watch all your video. I’m from Iraq 🇮🇶 🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻god bless you man. Thanks 😊.

[@robertironside3166]

Watched the whole series up till now. Can't wait to see you get the new trans into it and the drive shafts and so on. Cool to see the difference between the older 70's version Twin Sticks has with the Catepillar motor and the aforementioned twin shifters & how yours with the Cummins big Cam & the new 19 speed will come together and you hauling a big trailer of whatever goods you're job sets behind you. I've watched a few Peterbilt rebuilds and refurbishments but you are probably the one working Trucker who drives them for a living. I rewatched the old film that Spielberg did with Dennis Weaver in his six banger Valient being tortured by the big old Peterbilt from the late 40's lol I LOVED that movie when it came out and still think it's the best thing Speilberg's done for sheer anxiety and terror. Truly a fantastic film. The only other film I can think of that came close to that one would be the Trucks in the original Pet Semetary of Steven King fame [they had that low growl, roar and air horn sounds similar to the old Pete from Duel. Anyway, well done and please do keep posting updates on your reborn monster girl. She's a Beaut! Well done! Always wanted to be a trucker growing up but ended up being a musician type & wood carver goof off lol All the Best!

[@gailjohnson6670]

You are amazingly skilled and talented..With quality workmanship and explaining every detail in the videos..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@darrenwynne1985]

I always learn something with every video Ezra, I don’t care what others think on how you do your work I’ve learnt from these videos so keep em coming mate.

[@SurfGreenTelecaster]

Best part of a Monday morning is to see a new EZrider vid pop up. You sure get a lot of use out of that Bobcat haha.

[@Ezrider359]

sure does come in handy thats for sure.

[@stevefairweather7792]

I think a majority of us watching your progress ,on your ‘83 Pete ,is because we’ve either drove one at some point or remember seeing them all over the highways back in the day. Great play by play info in your videos. Thanks for posting

[@struedel25]

You explaining why you're doing it the way you're doing it separates your videos from most other build videos!

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video! I liked it so much I had to go back and watch it again.Thanks for sharing.

[@billygreenhorn9275]

Great vid...nicely done

[@psavel274]

Nice old Pete you got there, and sweet looking shop. I really enjoyed this video. Keep it real man. 👍😎

[@rocketqueen7355]

Love the channel 👍 Have a nice day

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@stevetaylor2445]

Thanks for the description about the different cut styles I was on the z cut side myself just because it looks harder to shear but if the pros do straight cut every day then it should work just fine for you.

[@Cubanguy1977]

Looks clean good job!

[@TheDodgeRamGuy]

Very hands on very experienced and you do it all yourself.Always wanted to see a tractor stretched out i like it.Another great video.

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@merlinmonson2133]

Very well done. I agree with your opinion on a straight cut. My dad welded several frames over the years and did a verticle weld. He never had a failure and his application was stressed more than it should have been. Looking forward to the next video.

[@jdftwo1]

You did a wonderful job. I wish I had a shop like you did.

[@georgewild2399]

Great job on Old Red. She's coming along real good. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing Ezra!

[@donrotenberry6571]

Great job. Really enjoying these videos . Glad I found your channel. That Bobcat is a life saver.

[@DavidLopez-ho2mb]

Great video, you don't have justify your thinking, you are truly doing a great job adding that new suspension and rear ends.

[@Ezrider359]

Thank you. Was more about trying to avoid answering the same questions and comments over and over again than really being concerned about it....lol

[@jeffleblanc8850]

You did a great job not to many would take this on not by ther self so my hats off to ya good job you got balls this big round ⚽️

[@Ezrider359]

Lol

[@mwilliams8288]

I’ve done many frame repairs and additions your doing the right thing. The movement you had is expected as the frame gets twisted and will relax as it did when you cut it. Dang it boy your on a roll.

[@TwinStix]

My god man you made that look easy ... outstanding work Ezra!!!👊 I’ll have to watch this a few more times before I build up the courage to try that single handed on mine 😬

[@Ezrider359]

just gotta have nevers of steel. and then remember if your nerves crack you can always weld it back together 😉🤣

[@jm1551701]

Fantastic job, you certainly are a man of many talents, not just talented, but damn good at it too, and your doing this solo as well, look forward to the next video.

[@markveinot6894]

It's you're truck,, do it the way you want to.. you're doing a great job on it..

[@EduardoSilva-xe3gp]

That awesome EZ you upgrade a bunch of things in one shot plus you stretched the frame you rock buddy that's gonna be the best 359 out there

[@kennickerson2623]

Great video love all the hard work your putting into stretching that bad boy

[@behroozkhaleghirad]

Dear EZ you have just started the most challenging part of this restoration in my opinion. Only a slight non-alignment and a potentianlly non-fixable catastrophe is happened. May god help you this is the most sensative part of this hard job. Waiting impatiently for the upcoming videos. Thank a lot

[@Ezrider359]

In terms of labor hours the paint job was a bigger job

[@behroozkhaleghirad]

@@Ezrider359 yeah I mean the sesitivity

[@fordy2604]

Ur a very cleaver man. Really good watching someone who no’s his onions well done fella. Regards from south London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@uliwehner]

The obligatory flying sparks. Well done. This needs to be the thumbnail for the video

[@kennethvalentine8100]

You the man ezrider..

[@jrferguson9456]

Dude you got some mad skills that is some impressive work you doing

[@dwaynerehm640]

Looks good! Dont let other people say what u need to do. U do it ur way and like u said u talked to other shops and they all do it that way. I stretched a frame on a kenworth once we did it the exact same way u are doing it and to this day it is still on the road.

[@banzaii6285]

Wow EZ...you don't mess around. Woulda took me 3 weeks just to cut it, by the time I measured 300 times and second guessed myself : ). Good Job! Looking forward to seeing the completion.

[@nonsequitur807]

Your truck...your way...that's what I always say! Keep On Truckin'👍🏽

[@mmanut]

One Hellova Job‼️👍👍 I’d put backer plates behind all 3 sides of the frame. Lots of frame twisting as BIG RED screams down the highway. ENJOY YOUR CHANNEL, THANK YOU‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@cowboyrobertharris9880]

Wow I love those trucks. They're pretty good trucks.

[@cedricjones5696]

I personally prefer straight cutting the frame when installing rear cutoff sections. I have always wanted to try using hot rivets for the doubler plate.

[@ronniehayward3730]

I cannot wait to see the pete finished! its gonna be a sweet ride

[@gunterm2009]

Coming along nice. Cant wait to see it when its done. Great job and much respect bringing this ole Pete back to life again.

[@ironhorse127]

Wow. For me, the most enjoyable video on Old Red yet. You have some major skills my friend. Cant wait until the next installment. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@DohosanV]

Another great video love to see your progress I'm getting excited to see it all out back together.👍👍👍

[@joshsteppe2333]

Awesome videos really like how you explain step by step...

[@sundance561]

excellent job as always....a mind in motion tends to stay in motion...everybody has there own way of doing things.....keep up the good work.............

[@billyrose7181]

Great job buddy, pleasure as always to see the hard work you put in!!!

[@MrBucnsty]

Coming along awesome!!!!!! Some serious work an fabrication have def went into this project!!!!!! Thanks for all the DIY videos truly knowledgeable and very informative!!!!!!! You have def saved me much money...... besides buying more tools!!!! Lol

[@Mike-hb4pc]

So that's how you get to the backs of those fuel tanks to polish them out! Lol And I agree with your reasoning on the straight frame cut. Like you said, by the time you add the inner frame sleeve, PLUS the cross-member, it ain't coming apart! Good job! Looking forward to following along..

[@Ezrider359]

Lol. Yeah. Not in the least bit worried about it failing

[@donnebes9421]

Awesome job! Thanks for another great video. Can’t wait to see it all done and ready for you to use, but will also be sad because I enjoy watching you do the work so much. Have a good day.

[@Ezrider359]

ill still be making video's after old red is done.

[@KL-kb6tn]

Going to be a nice looking truck

[@seldom_seen_kid]

Awesome! Some great DIY engineering here. And because Ol' Red is immobile in your shop we can be assured that you'll hit us with some great frequent content because you'll be wanting to get her mobile again. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Ezrider359]

Lol most likely. I don't like having my shop tied up with something immobile for any longer than nessisary

[@ctenpneh6498]

Stumble across the build by accident when you had just bought the truck. Very glad I subscribed. Look forward to all the updates and I'm learning stuff. Alls good 👍 Keep it going

[@Ezrider359]

Awesome glad to hear it 👍

[@chrise3801]

That's awesome a buddy just had the same done to his kw they charged him 8 grand, a straight cut will work just fine seen it done before 👍👍👍👍 this is inspiring for my 379 Pete but I work it every week so I'm hoping to fix er up abit in the summer when I have time off.Keep up the good work n videos 👍👍👍🤘🤘

[@bigdawgsbusa2]

Good deal brother stretch that bad boy she is looking good.

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@blacksmoke5009]

I’ve done it both on an angle splice and straight splice w/ inside liner never had any issues! Nice job looking forward to finished product lot of work but I know it’s gonna be nice when your done 👍

[@abikerinpa]

Man I wish I lived close to you to help such a man out everyday and work in your shop or drive a truck like yours 😎

[@geezer4962]

Just a bit late on this video, but you're correct, to me the straight weld would be stronger than an angle. Love watching you guys do this stuff.

[@SJC1001]

Great video Ezra, keep up the great work!

[@thegoat6.045]

Great job love watching your videos give me great ideas and hope

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@dennissmith460]

Great video

[@MySynthDungeon]

Excellent!! Digs! Cheers! :-)!

[@gliderider7077]

You never cease to amaze me, only channel I have a notification bell on.

[@Ezrider359]

thank you

[@otr48pluscify]

Wow my off for you... I wish I have 10% of your knowledge! It's coming together; as always great job!

[@ScottStClair-dm6vk]

I did it the same way doing chassis swaps, never had a problem!

[@Ezrider359]

probably the most common way of doing it.

[@fredsalazar6931]

Exelent job I'm do same jobs over there in Mexico now I'm in Texas but you # one thanks for showing you good video s

[@Ezrider359]

Thank you

[@PAT111]

I think I read somewhere (probably the Pakistan truck channel, I don’t really remember) that the optimal way to extend a frame rail is to cut it at a 45 or larger degree angle. The idea is to spread out the welded seams to as much of an area as possible that spread out the stress area.

[@Ezrider359]

generally this would be correct however when dealing with a heat treated steel that moves and flexes a lot the reduced heat affected area is also a benifit. im not going to say eaither way is wrong as iv seen it done both ways without issues.

[@kioumarsshahbazi1295]

Awesome job

[@jordancampbell9440]

Wow comming together very nice you cant wait to see more

[@randyhale4181]

Look good Ezra, keep up the good work.👍🏻

[@richardherbert6665]

Looking good!! Thanks for the tips too!

[@olivermarshall5860]

You are absolutely amazing, very skilled and talented at what you do. Love the vids.

[@raj-rx2iu]

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[@erichouser6337]

Looks good brother, boy she is going to look awesome

[@jasonharris4926]

Yet another great informational vid. Good work! I’ll b patiently waiting for your next one on this project. Coming along nicely.👍

[@Ezrider359]

Thank you

[@igorrudevets6463]

You've done great job! Thanks for video, looking forward for a new one!

[@Ezrider359]

Thank you

[@vza423]

First time seeing a stretch done. Thank you.

[@trukka101]

Enjoying watching your videos buddy. Fantastic skills.

[@Ezrider359]

Thank you