NEW YOUTUBE BUILD! 1951 CHEVY FASTBACK, YOU TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE! RAT ROD, HOT ROD, BUDGET?

[@chickenpimp5190]

3k-5k budget build sounds good to me.

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like it!

[@eliaslovius7405]

@@CaseysCustoms 5k

[@jaakoala-aho3898]

Little restoration for 5k budget not grazy show car but so cool

[@Barnie2275]

Agreed. Under 5k. Gives me confidence that I could do it myself.

[@zx10danny1]

Casey, you did a great job on the truck working with only $1000! I would love to see what you could do with a slightly higher budget, like say $5000. I think that’s an amount that a normal guy or girl would be willing to put into a hot rod and have something nice to drive and enjoy. Not low buck, but I HATE these builds where the engine costs more than my house! Keep it real!

[@CaseysCustoms]

Yep i agree. I never thought there would be such a thing as a 70k dollar rat rod, and now they are common. Lol

[@williamloertcher6107]

Another budget build would be awesome

[@nathanboudreaux7859]

Ya like 3000 budget build would be cool

[@CaseysCustoms]

@@nathanboudreaux7859 i keep hearing the 3000 come up, I’m leaning toward that

[@williamloertcher6107]

@@CaseysCustoms with what ya did for $1000 I would love to see what three bring to the table

[@nathanboudreaux7859]

@@CaseysCustoms ya its a realistic budget and it will be cool to see what you come up with

[@jimstanley7139]

Ledsled is what I'd like to see 👍

[@IronHorseGarage]

Lead sled amigo!!!! Chop it, but leave it ratty!!!!

[@speedylee69x]

I agree 💯

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like it!!

[@IronHorseGarage]

@@CaseysCustoms Awesome!!!

[@RacerRickxx]

I built a rotted 49' fleetline in 2 weeks several years ago. It was mostly rust on the underside . I ended up chassis swapping it onto a S10 chassis I shortened and channelled the body 5" IIRC. I would do a G body El camino body frame next time. I have built a couple of these and currently am working on a 50' Pontiac fastback that I clipped with a Camaro clip. It now has a 454/4spd/ posi rear and should be on the road this summer. Its built as a sleeper. Looks like a mild resto with 500hp under the hood. The original frames on these fleetlines are real beefy if they are not rusty. I would keep the stock frame, and MII it, and a set of TCI lowering springs in the back. If you really want to cut it up, clip it with a G body or 1st gen camaro clip. Do a $3-5k budget to have it on the road as a nice car - runs and drives nice, reliable, and nice interior. Go full traditional, as it is not very expensive, and cool as hell. On these cars, less is more, so nosing, decking, dechroming, will save you a bundle in not having to get chrome done or find good parts. A mild chop looks really good on these cars. The best way I have seen is to sink the entire roof and trunk together to keep the same roofline curve on the fastback. You can get about 2.5 inches this way which looks about perfect on these cars. Another good thing is is you sink the trunk lid, you end up cutting out the rust at the back of the trunk panel. You cut it at the bottom to keep the trunk lip and drop the entire thing down. You will have to skin the area between the trunk and the outer quarter, but it ends up giving the cars a cool finned look. If you are really going for it, this is a good time to put in 55' Cad lights in the back, or Packards and extend the quarters back. A set of early 50's Oldsmobile or buick headlights makes a cheap and super trad touch. A solid singe stage maroon paint job or similar to keep in the era would be perfect, and set it off with some cream colored pinstripes. The car needs to be set low. A visor is key to the looks, as well as the wheels and tires. This was basically how I would build the next one. lol

[@scottwebster7613]

I have always wanted one of these. Absolutely love this body style. I've wanted to do one of these with a corvette drivetrain. Something you can just push around curves and have a ball. I really want to get in on the raffle for this one!!!!!!!

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like this idea a lot!

[@kevine7925]

These look great chopped when done right! You cant go wrong with a clean traditional custom or even a straight axle gasser look with these. Im excited for the build(s)!

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like it!

[@willburn1741]

I like 👍 the Gasser idea.

[@snoopu2601]

Fast back that would be a really cool build. I watch your show in the morning before work.

[@CaseysCustoms]

Thank you!

[@rlhuber76]

I think either a sled or drag race car and do race week kind of events with it

[@CaseysCustoms]

It wants to be a sled to me, but we will see

[@jerrymiller8736]

@@CaseysCustoms tube chassis sled.. big block forced induction??

[@charlescox2058]

Lowered , chopped classic hot rod , would be sick 🤘

[@evanmarrs353]

Off the wall idea: Baja prerunner unlimited budget

[@CaseysCustoms]

👀👀👀

[@jasonpierson65]

Full blown Kustom!! Use the 51s frame. Show everyone you can build anything in a garage. How to not get overwhelmed by the mear size of the project. How to look at a car and think outside the box. Change taillights headlights gauge cluster. Whole dash for that matter and of corse bag it.. You will have content easy for a year and a badass raffle car at the end. You don't need all the fancy tools and $100k budget to build a nice clean car.

[@willburn1741]

The Pontiac continued: split manifold for a nice set of dual exhaust and cruise brother! Several of us back in the day had cruisers like this. A 66 Biscayne 6 cylinder was mine, my Buds had qudradoor 55 Chevy's, 68 Impala's, Plymouth Fury's and even a Big block Impala Wagon. We'd like pile everybody in with a cooler of beer and just cruise. I didn't matter where we went! It was a simpler time my friend. It really cool to see that you respect that. I'm sure what ever you choose will be cool because Casey has that gift of seeing what a old car could be. And he can make it happen. Cheers and Beers! Build on buddy!

[@marko-seta97]

Howabout bomb-style? Nice two-tone paint, chrome, sixbanger with straight pipe, gangster visor, lots of vintage accessories outside.

[@CaseysCustoms]

I don’t hate it, paint is a bitch on weekly vids though. I’d have 2 months of vids just sanding lol

[@humphre7160]

Do a body restoration with a hopped up chassis swap so that it appears stock but is a super sleeper.

[@CaseysCustoms]

Oh that could be fun

[@garystrozyk6960]

I can see its too heavy for what I am thinking, but make it look like a GASSER...😀... Fat tires in the back (tubbed) . A big engine in the front, with high rise and dual carbs.With the body and patina. This will be the coolest , green Hulk of a beast on the street. You might not want to give it away and keep it for yourself. Your very talented. Keep up the awesome work.

[@beealzebub4338]

Isn't a Chevy S10 the correct chassis swap size? Whatever Chevy donor fits track wise. You can lengthen or shorten a frame. Works for me. Build a nice car with paint. Not unlimited budget but make it a finished looker. No time limit on the build. I hate that. Thanks Casey. 👍😎🍺

[@The_Hack_Shop]

Larger initial budget and then week to week budget. I would love to watch another chassis swap series.

[@alexreid8645]

Where ever this build goes its gunna be sweet... great body style, itching for channeling due to floor missing... low n slow would be where I'd go... stoked on this one 😎

[@CaseysCustoms]

Low n’ slow wins the show. Lol

[@robertroser640]

3000 build my vote.

[@dragontattooee]

Love the idea of the super sleeper idea, especially with the fender skirts. As for budget maybe a under 10,000

[@JazzStrat781]

Super excited about this build 👍 love your channel man! Would love to see a $3000 to $5000 build, something the average guy or gal could pull off

[@torch3073]

Field chevrolet was a dealership in Kearney mo

[@CaseysCustoms]

AHH NICE!

[@CaseysCustoms]

The owner told me it originally came from a dealership in kc so i bet that’s it.

[@ratrod67]

The exact same year, make and model I've been looking for. Good find!

[@CaseysCustoms]

Thank you! Definitely got lucky

[@dougallen5879]

I got one just like that , the chrome on front fenders are like hen's teeth $$$

[@CaptDesmo]

do a 4-6 chop!

[@tubbs_above]

It need zoomies like now 👌👌👌I also think it needs a blown small block chevy, or cummins swap 4x4, good luck tho

[@SebbePlus]

Hey. ELD means fire in swedish 🔥 and I think you should build a oldschool gasser 👌 oldschool lettering and pinstriping right over the patina, maybe adage it to look like it all was done in the late 1950s🤔👌

[@CaseysCustoms]

Fire in Swedish is badass lol

[@bretthouts1339]

Loved the truck build! I have to agree with the previous comments 3 to 5k led sled.

[@ravinloon58]

Lead Sled... Chopped and channelled with an amazing home custom paint job (ghost Flames, Lace and flake roof) Flame Thrower Exhaust pipes. Forget spending a fortune making it bounce (just keep it stiff and low) spend the time doing real lead filling, Frenching and maybe a pimped out interior (crushed velvet) a custom dash and steering wheel. I would like to see how those Chrome Coatings work on your old bits... or how you craft on something from a different vehicle. That roof needs so much work... why not find another and make something perfect from the two.

[@Jakub_Andrzejewski]

Make it a daily car. I would love to drive it like that.

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

I'd LOVE to see a NASTY inline 6 build!! Maybe chassis swap it with a shortbed 80s C10 or 2wd Blazer, or if those are too long, an S10 with a built 4.3

[@CaseysCustoms]

I have a 4.3 in my 55 shop truck and i love it. If it had something like a turbo it would be sick

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

@@CaseysCustoms I used to have an 85 Astro cargo van with factory headers and 4 bbl. It was a BLAST... I've had several 4.3 Astros and Blazers, and loved them all. I can only imagine that with a turbo or small centrifugal supercharger it would be insane!!!!!

[@joedurning3275]

I havent always been a big fan of "Patina"... but this one doesnt look too bad at all. Love these fastback GMs.

[@shumakerguitarworkssgw9505]

S10 frame, on bags, small block, t5 from the s10, chrome reverse steelies with wide whites, glass packs, and flame throwers😎

[@CaseysCustoms]

I really like this idea

[@richcaseaxon]

Although I'm unsure the best model or dimensions I'd love to see a unibody donor like maybe a newer Camaro or GTO. Just to see how to reinforce the donor for use. Or maybe a unibody for a future build!

[@toyomatt84]

Mud truck with a Cummins? :)

[@mjtyminski2003]

love that coupe

[@Alderonn10]

DUDE, Shareing to Facebook! We got to get more people watching these. Love it

[@mikeforney354]

I like original as possible, time and budget not issues. I feel that these cars have survived sixty or seventy years without getting hacked up, they deserve to be kept as they always have been, there are so few left. Cars of the fifties are so unique, so corny to say but they are works of art.

[@smartweadsgarage6806]

Caprice chassis swap , bags, ls 5k budget

[@davidsolloway9349]

Good one ... do what you want to do!

[@shredstick00]

Budgetish build with Bags and a LS. swap

[@CaseysCustoms]

I don’t know how budget-y that will be lol

[@brianhaw9398]

Check out driveway engineer and sloppy mechanics. All about budget ls builds

[@davidackerman3369]

I've got a 51 chevy fleetline also and I in it 5k in just a ls swap and I used a motor and trans I already had sitting around

[@captain92morgan68]

5k budget would be cool. Still a decent amount of money, but not super low or crazy high. Junkyard ls and bags/lowered would be real cool. Keep the patina

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like this idea a lot

[@CompToyZ]

I love the budget build idea. But a bigger budget

[@kgooch69]

I think a budget a little north of 3 grand would be great. Either way you want to go ...a hot rod with a cackling ass cam or a driver with good gas milage and AC is fine by me. Maybe a paint job that the average shmuck might be able to accomplish in his 2 car garage. As I've got older I like bench seats...so no buckets...my 2 cents.

[@deanthree5]

I really liked the budget build...3 to 5k sounds awesome.👍❤❤

[@williamriley7294]

Steel Grey satin paint, thick white walls steelies, black chrome. love these fleetlines 5k build limit

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Outside thought. Ford ranger twin traction I beam 4 wheel drive long travel Prerunner build. tucked up nicely under stock body except for fender clearancing. Random I know. But it’s one that’s been in my mind for a long time.

[@teigjames8076]

I don't really care what the parameters are, I'm just excited to see it get built. Same with the Pontiac. I love four door cars and these early 50s models are some of my favorites!

[@sertenlaitoun]

We just picked up a 1950 Chevy fleetline deluxe with original straight six and everything other than exterior and interior

[@bradfulcher8395]

It would make a cool car

[@austinmewborn1036]

Casey, the grill is from a 52. i have a 51 coupe, cant wait to see the progress!

[@harleytwincam2]

Gas Monkey Garage had one that they chopped the top by lowering the whole top and decklid. I would love to see this one done in a similar fashion, but without the phony drama. Then make it into a 50's style full custom.

[@CaseysCustoms]

Yep it’s called a windfield chop. One of the only chops i haven’t done before, but i love them when they are done right

[@joelbrunning727]

How about another budget build but with a higher budget like 5k

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like it!

[@chillnwithchill]

Would like to se someone try a front wheel drive swap or all wheel that would be even cooler

[@CaseysCustoms]

I’ve done 6-7 fwd swaps back in the day. Awd too.

[@chillnwithchill]

@@CaseysCustoms kool just a thought. What ever you do I'm sure it'll be fun to watch. Will look forwards to it.

[@warhawkgarage1272]

Great Channel. Keep up the awesome work. And $3k build would be great. Lots of us can't afford huge budgets for their builds.

[@jgott1745]

If the wheel base matches, chassis swapped onto crown Vic or mustang with a coyote would be awesome. We saw the budget build, let see you just do what you have to and not worry about money.

[@Jeep-Creep]

The $1,000 build was sooo super tight and you pulled it off! I would like to see an affordable Resto Mod maybe under $3,000, or even under $5,000.... My big question is what kind of donor chassis are you looking at? You're the expert but I feel like this one should be fast and turboed. I have NO idea what kind of motor / chassis to use but something with balls like a 2JZ with a over sized turbo. Yes I know its a over popular motor but it's the only one I can think of. I know my buddy has a older 90s Tbird Turbo Coupe, but that's just a 4cy I would like to see a turbo inline 6 turbo, not sure of good cheap donor cars, let me know if you have some ideas on what that could be. I only know a few imports that are big $$$.

[@Dannymurmaid]

Agree! 3k start goal… and 5k actually spent haha.. that will be most realistic:)

[@CaseysCustoms]

Lol, i NEVER go over budget!

[@ziptyfyter6348]

Unlimited budget in 3 month, chopped of course, would love to see you do some crazy fabrication and make the roof taper back into a teardrop

[@michaelallred998]

I think an old school lead slead build on her would be awesome. Like 8k budget for a rat rod lead sled!

[@CaseysCustoms]

I don’t hate this idea!

[@doublek5583]

Very good buy

[@djjackson0013]

Budget led sled, slammed with bags and nice interior. Leave the outside ratty!

[@dionrau5580]

That's a nice old chef, you basically stole it,sweet Man do what you want I'm sure will be the best, I'm guessing that a Caprice or Roadmaster , I've been told that lowering the tops of the fleetline is not a difficult or painful job. I like the color but not the P word.but I'm down with however you choose to do it

[@chinchan7293]

3 month timeline, unlimited budget build sounds fun!

[@janwiersma1449]

ELD ? looks like the W is missin'. love to follow this project the upcoming weeks again also, thumbs up and good luck. ;)

[@CaseysCustoms]

Thank you!

[@rollin19]

Im a body man myself I know what it takes to build a car but when your good at making stuff you can do alot with what you have. I've seen the prices for panels but you dont have to buy any replacement panel. The wheel skirt can be made. You got a really good foundation to start with and I know you can make a floor pan and patch it up. Maybe throw a sbc in it if the orginal doesnt run. Some junkyard tires and wheels. Custom made exhuast that makes her bark. I say $2000 and 2 months you''ll have rad car. Paint it black and tint the windows.

[@speedylee69x]

Do a budget custom build choped lowered sbc just a cool cruiser

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Budget gasser...straight axle with a mouse motor!

[@opelracing9369]

Hotrod

[@BlownBudgetGarage]

Don’t matter what you do it’ll turn out badass. My vote is throw in a nice big block.

[@aijar4983]

Rolling coal would be cool

[@orjaneriksson4070]

ELD means fire in Swedish, cool!

[@CaseysCustoms]

I love this!

[@kevinmousseau3451]

Lead sled ground scraper

[@jaakoala-aho3898]

Budget gasser!!!

[@pookysdad4884]

Yes!

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Hell yeah brother!!!

[@donaldstark9166]

Make it run and drive, patch where you have too but leave the overall look. Make it super low. Maybe hot rod the six cylinder, they sound so cool with split exhaust.

[@jasonthetalker7253]

3000 to 5000 done would be cool

[@johnrushing9469]

Inspiration!!

[@jasonpierson65]

FYI those bumper guards on the ends are worth alot of money if I remember correctly . When chromed

[@jpsapartmentcustom9541]

I would love to see that cheap cruiser/track car maybe on a crown Vic chassis on the budget of course I like the home do it yourself I can do it in his garage with minimum tools

[@rmaster1ruby]

Just do your magic, everyone is going stay to see the build.

[@CaseysCustoms]

Thank you!

[@josemsantiago7524]

How about a $5,000.00 dollars build so it can be driven all over USA. This will put a lot of smiles everywhere its driven.

[@ID10TGARAGE]

Just keep the stock dash....Budget build with stock dash

[@CaseysCustoms]

I like it

[@Nitewatch-xc9yz]

That is my favorite body style,, love these,, me mom and dad had one ,,,, do her proud,, like to see, v8 w/standard trans

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

yep I think I’m into early 50s cars now 😂 God that’s gorgeous

[@mikaelgideryd]

A mild custom. maybe with using an sixcylinder and orginal chassies?

[@manuelmontano9852]

Stick to the budget builds, You should make that your thing... Its a great way to get viewers engaged and motivated with realistic goals they can reach at home. Most other shows make this shit seem unobtainable because most of us don't get a shit load of freebees or high budgets and incredible shop space with every tool at your finger tips and most of us need to work 40 plus hours a week, so to see you on video do it, You are a Mentor to all of your followers. Watching guys like you work has taught me more then the Hi $$$ production shows.

[@alanablett6128]

Yeah I'm also thinking under 5K budget, on something like a Crown Vic chassis it would be wicked daily driver hot rod.

[@danvandoren4055]

bagged, TURBO 235 build, 1 piece front windows, shaved doors, 55 front fenders

[@marsha821230]

Maybe a 30 or 90 day build but no budget

[@rustyridesgarage672]

Slam down killer paint job Chop Top custom front end

[@brian644]

what would be a good chassis swap for a 1948 fleetmaster?

[@miketodesco6915]

What about a body drop, or section it? Stuff it on an impala chassis

[@jerrymiller8736]

a fast sled. drag week? race week? power tour?

[@bryanmartin2271]

Getting mine delivered today and that car probably came from Feld chevy on Lindbergh in St Louis Mo

[@CaseysCustoms]

There was a feld in kcmo too, so almost certainly came from there. (I found all this out after the video)

[@jeffhoagland3340]

Came here to say this 2 months too late LOL

[@CaseysCustoms]

@@jeffhoagland3340 lol

[@tonycarter669]

Chop n drop for sure

[@rickbarger5161]

Its your car build it the way you want it people are going to watch either way more fun building stuff that you like as a builder at least for me it is

[@PhillipCornwell1974]

Does it have the visor that mounts above the windshield? I think a cool rat rod build with a decent budget.