Repurposing 378 Peterbilt Parts & Fighting RUST!!!

With engine and radiator in place now we wrap up coolent, fuel, oil, and intake lines. Didn't expect to find this level of rust though.
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[@arrowkart4j]

Classic case of rust jacking underneath the fifth wheel plate my Freightliner did that as well

[@jamesholmes5631]

Leg Arm's. There is no such thing as a learning disorder. You sir, are a literal genius. Kudos my friend. Welkers, you all are amazing. Thank you for doing your channel

[@manifold1476]

What's with that apostrophe in Leg Arms? smh

[@ianmckay1780]

Always something interesting for Legarms to get his teeth into. I love watching all of the team get involved esp. Bob, his sense of humour raises the tone of the videos every time he is about.

[@JT-sz7xc]

Hello Welker’s! I am truly impressed by all of your building skills, it’s just amazing to watch you fix, manipulate, or fabricate parts to fix or build what you need. God bless all of you, I pray each day you receive rain this year so you will have a great harvest.

[@sidneyknutson3823]

I can see it now. The kids just got the making of a new aluminum dled cmon winter

[@SbrGrendel65]

You guys do a fantastic job explaining why you’re doing it the way you’re. What you are hoping to accomplish. Out of the farm’tubers, the Welkers and Farming Fixing and Fabricating channels are the two best in self repair and fabrication work to fit there needs.

[@manifold1476]

Your second "you're" is erroneous - from a grammatical perspective. fyi

[@danniehays5976]

Long time watcher. You 3 guys are amazing. I love how you fix what you have. I am a retired electric linemen (30 years- before I broke my back)and I know how it is to fix things in the middle of the night in a storm. Love your channel.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrishann5714]

I absolutely love old trucks but there comes a time when an old truck needs to breathe life into a new cost effective piece of equipment, good call!

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thank you for another great video Welkers. It was most interesting and informative and enjoyable. The little details are a lot but all of you plowing through them. My goodness. Lots of wires and switches and hoses and fenders and the list goes on. I admire all of you for putting this truck together. Seems the items at the end are numerous but step by step you all are seeing it done. Will be a special truck when done. Not Just a truck off of someone’s lot BUT a truck you three personally put your heart and soul into. That is why it is Welkers Truck!!!!! You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to seeing the finished project!!!!!! The Iowa farm boy. Steve 😊👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dennisbelles9236]

Nick, those were layers of rust between the frame and 5ty wheel plate. It's called rust jacking. And yes, it can actually bend the frame like it is.

[@ohiofirstresponderpics4295]

when will we see a 2024 Equipment Tour? By the way, keep up the great work. We appreciate you farmers! You guys are what runs the world for food!!

[@WelkerFarms]

Not sure yet but maybe this fall? Definitely need to do this

[@722garage9]

The rust jacking needs to be re-plated so the load under the 5th wheel is spread evenly. It’s something we do in Europe!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Your getting closer to firing the truck up. Lots of work involved but the three of you will have it running perfect.

[@died4us590]

Nick, i like how you and Leg Arm's work so well with each other, along with your dad who fits in well. I always like the deconstruction process, and like any project, you find rust that has to be fixed, but you guy's always manage to fix stuff so that it's sound, and will last for a long time. The salt is so harsh on everything. I parted out a 55 cj5 that had been used on the Michigan salt belt, and parts of it were a pain to get the cotter pins and bolts off. I had to cut the u bolts for the leaf spring's, and two of the leaf spring's to completely take everything good to save for the 54 m38a1 jeep that was never road titled, just had 70 year old bolts and cotter pins that were so much easier to remove because the salt hadn't eaten the hardware up. I guess the salt saves lives, but it sure destroys any vehicle's. I've been trying to stay active because of the muscle wasting from the progressive MS i have, but was shut down for several day's because we had some really hot and humid weather with heat advisories, and the heat is really bad for the MS, but thankfully it's cooled down enough to get busy. Thanks for filming all these project's, i really like watching you fellas fix and fabricate, and saving money. G-d bless.

[@manifold1476]

What's with that apostrophe in Leg Arms? smh

[@shawnswanson9625]

Learn is amazing with how he thinks everything through, it’s also great to see Bob involved with what is going on. Nick always does he fair share also.

[@MostlyInteresting]

That area under the fifth wheeler needs a good coating of phosphoric acid to neutralize all of that rust before you paint it. You can't get it out microscopically with the grinder or a brush

[@guitarjeff55]

Yes. Individual switches they rock you always know that it begins and ends with a flip of a switch. The light came on overhead or turned off simple Simon. I remember when you had to do that and it’s amazing. You pulled it all off and made it work kudos are you awesome possum

[@manifold1476]

punctuate much?

[@michaelgriggs-lr9gh]

Can't wait to hear it run. You guys are really good at what you're doing. Always great to watch yall. GOD BLESS!!!😊

[@carlamortenson5604]

All I got to say is you guys are genius. Makes for very interesting videos.

[@colincostine9775]

A good thick coat of paint seals the residual rust in, and keeps it moist and warm so that it can grow under ideal conditions. To "kill" the rust use any one of the many phosphoric acid rust converters. It is also available cheap at foodservice stores as limescale remover. It converts the rust left behind by the wire wheel into inert iron phosphate which is the same coating as on your impact wrench sockets.

[@michaeltablet8577]

I have watched all of your videos and I still look forward to the next one! God bless you all!

[@WelkerFarms]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dreiback182]

That splinter gave me Shake Hands with Danger feelings. You know in one of the videos how they talked about splinters flying off of rounded chisels and stuff when they mushroom.

[@lchebuhar9212]

Cool project. Thanks for taking us along. 💪👍🏼

[@Alex-k1u7k]

That rust is nothing compared to what we have in ohio. I have a 22 year old truck and any more the bolts just fall off before I even touch them, along with everything else on it!😂 And I think nick just likes making noise😂😂 I know you guys aren't always trying to be funny but you guys are and so entertaining to watch! Praying for rain for you guys! God bless!

[@Varrig]

Although KZbin would have a heart attack, I could get behind a show called Surgery with Magnets. Loving this restoration! Take care and God bless!

[@pdmustgtd1013]

Caterpillar did have computer controlled mechanical 3406 C was called PEEC engine of the fun. Wiring that did go to C12 none of it needed since none of gauges, tach or speedo went through it. Cover on firewall driver side lower corner marked (cab, hood, engine, chassis) all gauges, fan, starter, a/c and a/c pressure switches go through that connection. Plus ignition power wire 242 marked with metal tag. Tach and speedo go through firewall on right side upper corner.

[@ClydeFuoss]

The proximity sensor if I remember should be turned in till they touch and backed out one turn.

[@stumpy2816]

Always amazed at how you guys can build and repair your equipment. 👍👍

[@terryarnold63]

That rust you removed is actually frame structure and it has weakened the frame in that area. A full load on that frame can actually fold the frame if no plating is added to that area. The frame channel, or flange is where the strength of the frame is rated.

[@aaronskinner9224]

Love watching you guys rebuild and repurpose other things around the farm. Please please please put some straight pipes on that old mechanical girl and let her sing sweet songs!

[@wackowacko8931]

If you need to clean out the cooling system - and you don't have any aluminum parts in it - you can run water and a couple of cheap generic dish washing soap pods in it. The soap is slightly caustic, so it does a reasonably good job of cleaning out the cooling system. It does a number on aluminum though if it is left in the cooling system. So if you do decide to use them, you will need to flush the cooling system several times (like 4 or 5) with clean water. Make sure the cooling system gets hot enough to open the thermostat a couple of times, or leave the thermostat out while cleaning (just remember to put it back in).

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

It’s neat watching it all come together!

[@macdawg6403]

Nice Vid! ( I was a DRE for Navistar in there engine cooling Dept..Good Job! )

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

Long time subscriber and fan. Great project as always. Bob’s new ride ! Auction off the shrapnel removed from Scott’s arm for charity !

[@asmith4373]

I did same thing withmy 96 Int. I slipped a new thin piece of metal to fill gap. If that fix lasts another 30 years I'm good.

[@rickaser2383]

Rust jacking; when you reasssemble, make sure all your metal plates have good, unbroken paint film; if you install the bolts wet after dipping in primer you will close off aboutn99% of moisture entry points.

[@quackquack6116]

Love the wrenching keep it up guys

[@geraldday1388]

To adjust speedo and tach sensors turn in until tight and back out 1/2 turn. This will set gap proper between teeth and sensor.

[@MrMagnat007]

OMG Nick engaged Hulk mode and just ripped things apart ! Well, We now know that Scott can survive a small grain slug to his arm.. Yeouch! that must have hurt!

[@jimmclean160]

Go to a Peterbilt or a paccar salvage yard you'll probably find one Nick

[@Farmer1277]

I would've pulled the angle iron mounts off and cleaned all of it out and painted it all.

[@Imroytc]

Why are all of you guys so good at Farmer Rigging????

[@Imroytc]

Nick the chiseler.

[@WelkerFarms]

Years of making junk work so we can afford to keep farming 😂

[@deandauner3255]

There are support rods available that go from the frame to the radiator for support. Allows the engine to move under load without twisting the radiator.

[@manifold1476]

A point worth remembering, IMHO.

[@chrislongbeard]

Id check into Por15 for the frame. Used it on my grandfathers old 50 Dodge 1/2 ton. Didn't plate the frame but it doesn't haul much. Its been good for the last 15 odd years

[@raypeoples]

Instead of a Peterbilt that's gonna be a WELKERBILT

[@314899]

There is a magnet in the flywheel, the RPM pickup senses the magnet. The gauge is calibrated to the sensor to give you accurate RPM reading.

[@Diy-nick2209]

Once again, another amazing video keep up the good work

[@johnowen6507]

rust jacking for sure, gonna be an awesome little farm rig!

[@t-bear1863]

Dang, that hitch has some serious rust jacking.

[@jrmcdermott80]

That’s rust jacking on the frame between the frame and the 5th wheel. We had that on our 1989 377 and it led to the frame cracking. We replaced the frame rails from the back of the fuel tanks back. It was so bad when they took the 5th wheel off the top rail of the frame disintegrated.

[@WelkerFarms]

Wow that's bad! This frame is thin in a few spots but I cleaned it up and painted it heavily. We'll have to keep an eye on it for any cracks.

[@jrmcdermott80]

When we replaced the 5th wheel on our 2009 T800 the rails were rust jacked some and thinned a little. They got sand blasted and repainted good and have been good so far.

[@waynebohannon]

Grade 8 flange bolts and grade 8 flange nuts! Do it right!

[@farmahedvikaslatinky]

Velmi velmi velmi šikovní bratři + táta. God bless.

[@dennis4lyfe]

It’s just rust what happens is that when it starts rusting the rust will push it up that’s the power of rust

[@pipi7731]

A suggestion for you is to cut those bolts off or use a nut buster. You waste time and simply get frustrated trying to get it off. Simple little sawzall and bam its off. Try it you will like it.

[@pipi7731]

Oops guess i should have watched more before commenting. Sorry.

[@kylepark3518]

It’s called rust jacking under the 5th wheel. It’s a crappy flaw of u it’s that live in rust belts. Best option is to pull the plate remove all the rust down to the original metal and see how the plate sits

[@YOU-vj4fl]

I been thinkin about that 1/2” clearance in the front,and I wondered just how much that fan flexes with high rpm? We all know it’s flexible! Let us know later after it’s running?

[@guitarjeff55]

I have a 2010 taco. I bought new tires and the idiot gauge showing low tire pressure lit up ever since I found out the tire pressure monitoring system was sensors that was located inside the tire and the guy nonchalantly just threw it away and they wanted to charge me like $1600 to fix that tire sensor little yellow light that lit up on my dash once I found that out it was like I can do the old-fashioned way I take a looksee before I get in and put the key in and press go

[@screeperz9965]

Don't forget the Yabba Dabba Doo, Leg Arms. Lol.

[@eliotkutemeier7311]

fun watching u guys do the if I remeber right on the speedometer u put in the trans u turn them all the way n back 3/4 of turn to set the but it's been a while

[@gary770se]

that is called rust jacking between the fifth wheel and frame!

[@WelkerFarms]

Good to know! What would be the fix for this? New fifth wheel plate? Or spacers?

[@gary770se]

Not sure I can answer that.IBelieve as long as there is good structure left in the fifth wheel plate and on the frame they can just be bolted together. You should probably get a second opinion. Enjoy your videos, never miss them.

[@gregtallguy2248]

Paint it and grab your 5/8 flange bolts and put it to work. Sioux City salt will no longer be an issue. Sioux City Peterbilt rocks!

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

@@WelkerFarms

[@jacobherbst949]

That is all rust. Same happened to our Mack and fixed it last summer.

[@nwpioneer2551]

Great show.

[@JimSmithBrazil]

Can't wait for this thing to start! YEAH

[@tylerm4025]

Omg leg arms was attacked by a leprechaun!!

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Well done guys, carry on.

[@Ham68229]

Honestly, on the thin area, just weld it up, then grind down smooth. You're not technically modifying any part of the frame, just building it up with beads of weld.

[@chipps1066]

That's called exfoliation Nick.

[@jarvisautofabrication284]

I’m interested in your drop axle, hit me up on what you want for it. I’m not too far from you in kalispell. Thanks guys. 3406b is the best thing you can do for that truck! Nice job

[@skidoorulz4914]

I like the dates on the video. Let's us kind of know the timeline

[@melvinalbert6172]

I wish I was as handy and able to do the fabrication that you guys can do way to go nick scott and you’re dad

[@ralphnorbert9187]

Caught that rust just in time

[@tomzink9015]

Scott has his iron for the year

[@jeffshiner6087]

As someone who works in the salt-belt of Canada, I've learned there is only one way to deal with salt: talk nice to it, bargain with it, plead with it - and then curse at it when it breaks the bolts anyways :/

[@jaimelago8941]

You are doing very good job

[@richardjaeger4984]

Scott, did you get a Tetanus shot?????

[@veetwotls]

100% agree scott that is a easy one , love playing with ECU looms converting to mechanical just mine are mainly 2 wheel rally bikes whats earth triggered whats power triggered wiring up navagational towers etc etc. i'm first in Ausralia to trick a ABS/lighting/dash/traction control CaNbUs system on a KTM 1290 back to old school with out fault codes & limp mode. arrrrrrh more had me interested in the wiring diagnostics love that work like playing with a toy puzzle 😅 for some it's just spaghetti brain overload 😂

[@MrRoundb]

What about the rust between the fifth wheel mounting bracket and the frame?

[@davidkimmel5153]

Very impressive project

[@curtisanderson1830]

a little JBWeld and duct tape and you'll be good for few years😂😂😂😂😂

[@adamv5047]

Arms of steel. I knew that you had a secret 🤫

[@neiljohnson3406]

Scott is half brother to incredible hulk,who knew😂

[@joeschindler4494]

Nick clean the shop up.😂

[@jimpolk]

Good show guys. Y'all aught to piece out that old one and sell the parts online.

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@jeffharvey6768]

Great job guys.

[@joeburrows6]

Are you going to be re-spraying the truck cab to.

[@steamboatwillie935]

Ahhh, Legarms got the spot !! Davey Jones is going to send the Kraken !! 😬

[@t77299]

now this is a real pies of work😝👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kathleenm9963]

Amazing!

[@peterfehr6025]

Hey how much for the electronic gas pedal? I have a Kenworth T800 truck the new style gospel I hate it, keep it up the great work

[@harryblake3227]

Nick what are you going to do with the old fenders. I think they would look great on my peterbuilt

[@WelkerFarms]

No plans at the moment, they are in good shape minus the tube I had to cut to get them off!

[@galegregory97comcast]

Love your Blue 🔵 truck 🚛🚛🚛

[@Jrhorse_cattle]

It’s called rust jacking. It’s what we deal with in the rust belt!

[@701chevy9]

The fifth wheel is like that because of rust jacking. That's why the bolts are so bad too.

[@scotthodgen5647]

5th wheel frame has Exfoliation Corrosion.

[@thomasleonard1846]

What about Bob?

[@acoop101]

What about the 5th wheel from the truck this is replacing?😊

[@wpursuit]

Awesome once again

[@WelkerFarms]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job guys

[@lylespringsteen2508]

Welcome to the rust belt......rust jacking

[@waynerobinson4978]

Scott (LegArms) Remember:: Red to Red Green to Green Brown to Brown Black to Black Blue to ????