Repurposing 378 Peterbilt Parts & Fighting RUST!!!

[@arrowkart4j]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@JT-1969]

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

[@williamhastings7182]

Rust jacking at its finest under that 5th wheel

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

bottom right pin out of the ecm plug is the ignition power to the cat ecm, the tach sensor you installed and the speed sensor needs to touch then back out a turn, tighten the jam nut. get a wiring diagram and many of the things you need to work will go to the ecm plug so the dash works correctly.

[@jonathantillman842]

Legs Arms, you have a machinist/mechanic mind set, more patient than a lot of men and thorough. Good on ya! Those are good qualities in someone who is married, a Dad, a son, a brother, and a believer. I appreciate your overal gentle spirit that is strong and determined. In the NT that is called meekness. It is also called gentleness which is the opposite of what God called the Israelites several times in the OT..."Stiffnecked". Stiffnecked referred to the ox or animal in a harness who refused lower the head, embrace the yoke so as the do the work. The gentle spirit was willing to work even when it requred real effort. It was understood as gentle because it did not fight the "teamster" or the farmer who was in control of trying to get the work done....rather the animal was yielded, broken from his own desires to follow or obey the desires of another. Ultimately we understand that the animal who refused to lower the neck, embrace the load was many things but ultimately useless and lazy. The one who would see the work and follow the directives given was genuinely valuable as he learned to work with others in the same yoke. Farming teaches all of these lessons and more. I SO appreciate your channel and enjoy the work you guys do as you serve the Lord through farming.

[@manifold1476]

How is quoting from the Goat Herders Guide to the Universe relevant?

[@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 😊👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnsebar7807]

Your definition of "a piece of cake" blows me away. Holy smokes can't wait to see it running with the mystery "new" trailer. Guessing you might just build one, rather easier (?) than the truck. Great series of videos, thanks so much for sharing. BC Canada

[@nathanheaverlo9626]

It’s oddly satisfying to watch the air chisel blast all that rust off that was hiding under the fifth wheel plate. Not sure why. The blue truck is coming along nicely! Awesome work!

[@larrydavidson3402]

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

[@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!!!😊

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@carlamortenson5604]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@dirtydave4351]

Im just glad we didn't have to go through the whole harness while listening to the low air warning beeper. Good work guys.

[@guitarjeff55]

Nice. Brothers. Excellent team. You all. Are blessed indeed

[@RIMMedia69]

Wonderful work, both in explaining and fixing the truck, it's nice to see how we can still make use of the truck out of a seemingly bad situation yet

[@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!

[@lchebuhar9212]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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).

[@johnsimms6778]

Looks like there's some useful sheet metal on the 378 stacks and cab for patchwork or other projects.

[@JohnCarson-uq5dv]

Hello Leg Arm just a silly thing but sure you have all ready have it hand but as you now have different metals in the water way for coolant to keep your nice new engine cool have you got a place to put in an sacrificial anode so it eats that away first before eating away inside of your engine or your radiator or the heater in the cab or oil coolers wishing you a wonderful day and coming weekend and you all keep safe and well

[@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!

[@peterattfield]

As farmers and Leg Arm's as engineer at Hart, if you get an old collar for the fith wheel put a large bolt through the centre and weld a large d link or similar you then can use it to remove 5 wheel plates a hell of more easily. Just a thought. Take care lads and keep on farming.

[@manifold1476]

What's with that apostrophe in Leg Arms? smh

[@timothyhanneman7715]

When dealing with rusty parts removal,I remember what my dad said brute force and perseverance always win 😅

[@jameslcoble248]

That truck frame had some rust jacking happening. Id definitely keep an eye on that spot. It being thin might not have a lot of strength there.

[@bertfolts7250]

The wires for Jake brake is already there. Have to buy the switches is all. It's cheaper and easier for manufacturers to just add the wires. Even if the stuff isn't there. It's like electric windows. If it don't have them. The wires are there. Same with heated/ electric mirrors

[@curtiscarpenter9154]

Can't wait to hear it fire up

[@stumpy2816]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Scott you are AMAZING + Nick and Dad.....Thanks so much and GOD BLESS Y'ALL ✝ Old F-4 II Pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@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.

[@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.

[@macdawg6403]

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

[@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.

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

It’s neat watching it all come together!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@farmahedvikaslatinky]

Velmi velmi velmi šikovní bratři + táta. God bless.

[@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

[@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.

[@grrigsby8125]

I've got to say this is probably my favorite series you guys have made. Keep up the good work.

[@quackquack6116]

Love the wrenching keep it up guys

[@Smackdade]

I am really enjoying this build segment!! You boys are amazing. (Just like your dad I assume 😊)

[@davidhudman7144]

You were buffing the frame it make me think Back in the early 80's I worked offshore on Sea Robin Pipeline for United gas Pipeline. We had a boat the Sea Robin II it was a steel hull boat. They waited to long to leave fora hurricane and hit a wave and busted out the wheel house windows. Well later on the deck under the flooring started rusting and we had to brush the rust off like that. You would go home at night and shower and the water would be black and you could tell if you missed a spot washing real easy.

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Y'all are doing an awesome job! Keep up the hard work 💪🏻

[@jimmclean160]

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

[@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!

[@melvinalbert6172]

Are you guys going to put big floater. Tires from 378 on the blu truck ? You should keep the pusher axle and put on blue truck and get triple axle trailer for it and carry bigger loads ! Yes I know you need to have some good years to afford the trailer and other things Here’s hoping you have a awesome farming year god bless you and you’re family

[@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 😂

[@ClydeFuoss]

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

[@Diy-nick2205]

Once again, another amazing video keep up the good work

[@JimSmithBrazil]

Can't wait for this thing to start! YEAH

[@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.

[@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

[@MrRoundb]

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

[@02blackLightning]

That’s rust jacking. Very common. Even in the south. I’m in FL and it happens alot here as well. And judging by that frame design it’s never been a dump truck and if you call the dealer and give them the vin they will tell you exactly what it was when it was new but I’m willing to bet it’s never been. Dump truck. Could have hauled a dump trailer at some point but again looking how that frame is designed it’s probably been a road tractor it’s whole life

[@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

[@johnowen6507]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Farmer1277]

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

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Well done guys, carry on.

[@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

[@steveneal2706]

Awesome video guys. Thank you

[@nwpioneer2551]

Great show.

[@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.

[@JackMcMannes]

Hey guys love your KZbin channel would it be possible to update the crops whenever you get a chance seems like it might be a good year wondering how things are doing in the field

[@WelkerFarms]

Crop updates are coming soon!

[@jaimelago8941]

You are doing very good job

[@clinthochrein888]

You guys always have great fabricating ideas . Cutting eadge 👍🏾

[@t-bear1863]

Dang, that hitch has some serious rust jacking.

[@Showboat_Six]

Take those side rails off and clean that part of the frame up too

[@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

[@jessenelson6823]

Rust didn’t cause the bolts to break, it was bob hanging onto the wrench that broke them 😂. The OG leg arms.

[@davidkimmel5153]

Very impressive project

[@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 :/

[@chadcraun7445]

What brand air chisel do you have?

[@jimpolk]

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

[@jeffharvey6768]

Great job guys.

[@acoop101]

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

[@timothyabraham2228]

Are yall gonna have that truck up and running and on the road by.... july 4th🇺🇲 ?