That old Stovebolt 6 would work pretty well in your friend's Essex. I have fondness for the old buzzin half dozen!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
I think he's thinking about it :)
@tomscarborough89583 жыл бұрын
Ol 235 was a damn good engine !
@mattewiegand98963 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great idea!
@justingray34563 жыл бұрын
A real buzzing half dozen is a 6-71 Detroit Diesel.
@timatwell37283 жыл бұрын
Pablo was all excited that's the fastest I think I've seen him move lol
@garymccord42773 жыл бұрын
Enjoy learning, you sure do a lot of work for a One Man Band. Love all the videos and how you hit it head on and no stopping to try to figure it ou.t ..You have been there done that., so we can learn from your experence. I always wondered what was involved in such a swap for the tri-fives.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
I've only done one other one but I didn't have the 4-speed auto with that one and it was quite a while ago so I kind of forgot what was involved haha
@MrBiggs2693 жыл бұрын
I really like your channel because its not like everyone else, it's your own style and it's like hanging out with a friend who is working on a project, and I'm the friend in the corner with a beer in my hand, handing you random parts as needed.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha that would be great some times
@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS3 жыл бұрын
HAve you Gone MAD?!?! Excellent!!
@JDLarge3 жыл бұрын
Those hands! You’d have made one hell of a surgeon… just saying. Your “parts is parts” easy going attitude is amazing. If there’s a way to make things work out, you always find it but more importantly you do it with little to no stress! Pretty rare in the wrench world lol… I’m thinking Pablo wants a little one on one time with dad, maybe a top down day trip with him, he’s such a good boy! Thanks for taking us along, I appreciate it because it’s always a learning thing for me anyway, watching your thought process gets my wheels turning upstairs for thoughts and ideas I can apply to my own projects. I’m not afraid to think out of the box either, so again, thank you for taking us along.
@ianallen23 жыл бұрын
When they say " Low rider", I didnt think it meant take the seats out. lol.
@THEFALCON58 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brent and Pablo, Pablo like his cruisen,
@kevinsukdolak50073 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a 4 door saved for once
@nathanhawkins41083 жыл бұрын
If you will turn your frequency up on the AC setting it will clean the metal for you as it welds and do a much better job. We do a lot of engines in our shop this is a tip we found. But you still have to grin the Metal clean before you start but this will take care of the impurities in the metal. Found this tape on KZbin when I first got started.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
yeah my welder doesn't have to may settings on it though I do have an option for cleaning and have that one cranked haha
@buckeyejim29893 жыл бұрын
Those rad tanks were date coded... A55 was Jan 55 date. Spot welds on rad support can be heated up and broke loose to leave lower portion on car.😁 Put headless bolts in to do job of spot welds. Love the LS swaps🙏😁👍 Thanks for sharing Brent
@MakinEndsMeet693 жыл бұрын
Hello Brent hope this comment finds you and Pablo in great form. I have to say the 56 two-door Bel Air is one of my favorite cars. I know two door four door it doesn't matter to you. Many blessings to you and your family, always loyal to halfass customs your friend Joe
@JimmyMakingitwork3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Gonna be a fun ride! I did almost the exact swap in my 49 Chevy Truck. 5.3/4L60E…..man that’s a good package!
@iwitness02543 жыл бұрын
In high school I had a 55 Chevy delivery sedan. Would love to have it now, with an LS. That was 50+ years ago. I still like to dream.
@ronlynch77443 жыл бұрын
Really quick removal of the old 6 and the LS looks good so far sitting in the bay. 😎👍🇨🇦
@jamesbaker10283 жыл бұрын
You make everything look so easy peasy Enjoy your videos immensely!
@kathyleigh26453 жыл бұрын
Wow .nice driving by the seat of your pants.have a great day
@michaelguinn57363 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Brent, that was a little tricky backing the 56 in a a angle while sitting on the floor!! Also, the dome light even works!! GOD BLESS!!!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha yeah little hard it was
@floydt20293 жыл бұрын
Great start Brent, looking forward for the next segment-cheers!
@brianhaw93983 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how many projects you get done in a year. Sometimes a bit of overlap but always busy. Love this one!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Haha have lots to do not all are full builds though that's usually for winter time
@robertwells64543 жыл бұрын
That's a clean Chev, lot's of floor pan and everything. 😁
@stomper25823 жыл бұрын
You ever meet one of those guys that everything works out for them the way it’s suppose to. Brent is one. Or it could be experience, the right tools and motivation. Not sure which. Probably the latter. Good job Brent. 👍😄👉🇺🇸🇨🇦
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha there's always obstacles just have to work around them
@arthursmith54093 жыл бұрын
Your music choice is awesome. Like a scene from an old movie, coming on, old timey town, RR tracks, summer time tree's a light haze of air dust a bug or two. Just great remembering old times from your background music.
@pennyshotrodscustoms3 жыл бұрын
Good job Brent sure a cool looking 56.
@michaelmarusic84993 жыл бұрын
👍🏻It’s getting there!!! I like the L6, have one in my 53’ with the two 2 speed. I can do 70+ with no issues. There good cruising motors.
@gregbrown49623 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when I cut and altered sheet metal oil pans on small block Chryslers after welding we'd fill them with gasoline and let them set. If they hold gasoline they'll hold oil. If there are leaks they show up quickly.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Haha I would fill it with water in case there was a leak it'd be easier to reweld again :-)
@johnmcgreevy7423 жыл бұрын
Hell of a nice job dropping that engine in by yourself! I'm not sure, but I think Pablo likes you, LOL!!! Thanks for the video today Brent, all the best!
@glennnickerson83253 жыл бұрын
Can't count how many times I've driven a project car without a seat into the garage (and a few down the road like that)! You're fearless with those LS swaps Brent (better man than me)!
@sheldonbenson45103 жыл бұрын
Your doing a great job switching the engines
@charliehicks20283 жыл бұрын
Nice work on the 5 6
@davidsantos82063 жыл бұрын
I don't know what this guy is paying you to do this engine swap, but whatever it is, it is not enough. What a pain in the ass. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to the next one.
@ANOCKS3 жыл бұрын
Good job Brent, that 56 is going to make a nice driver. And then, convert it to a two-door. Love my boy Pablo. And liked the music also.
@ANOCKS3 жыл бұрын
@John Johnson have you ever tried to find a nice 56 two-door post? I'll bet the answer is no and if you do they are big bucks. If you have the skills to the thing you do is buy a four-door and convert it yourself period. You save thousands and when you sell it you'll make thousands. Any other questions?
@ANOCKS3 жыл бұрын
@John Johnson yes! Did you know that Brent and others are making teachable car videos? And when they are done with the car they sell it to make room for the next project. You can't keep them all unless you're a billionaire or something my suggestion to Brent 2 convert to 4 door to a 2 door was nothing more than an idea for a new series of teaching videos. I'm sure you understand now, right?
@markroth98273 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video.
@JJDFN3 жыл бұрын
Love the tri fives...
@DennisMurphey3 жыл бұрын
This will be a great project I am so glad your sharing it. Love fixing up the old Rides with newer Iron. I can not explain why but projects like this are so heart warming. We had these classics we all were driven around in them as kids and here you go pulling that tired or 6 and putting an up to date LS aluminum V8 . It looks so comfortable. And to watch you get those broken bolts out is just a treat. Weld the washer, weld the nut still red hot get a wrench on that dude lets get this broken bolt outta here. Such a wild man. I saw the Gasser Stude you know. Man you have the greatest projects. Thanks Again, Dennis
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@TrendsbySterling3 жыл бұрын
Jamming tonight Brent! Cool tunes and awesome work!
@shanewright69583 жыл бұрын
Great job. It's looking good 👍👍🇨🇱
@terryhenry59933 жыл бұрын
just love your dog what a pal, guess thats what mans best friend,God Bless
@60chevyjim3 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool 56 Brent . to me you are the king of ls swaps . you do great work and build the coolest rides .
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
@dalestewart56703 жыл бұрын
Like to have. That 6 cyl. In a 50 Chevy coupe with a split manifold man, that would bring memories. Enjoyed video
@donnie25333 жыл бұрын
Great video glad you posted
@richardmartinez59413 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man! Dig the music too 👍
@johnnylom99153 жыл бұрын
Now your talking Love my tri 5s good to see you playing with one
@iguanabelga80283 жыл бұрын
ok subscribed to your fellow countryman , the zephyr is a beautiful car 👍
@briankinnear74613 жыл бұрын
Great video. That's gonna make a really nice daily driver. If that straight-6 is still working I'm sure you'll find a use for it or a buyer for it. Be safe and stay well.
@lchebuhar92123 жыл бұрын
Love the patina on your 56! Going to be a cool cruiser. 💪👍🏼
@jameshollingsworth17503 жыл бұрын
I thought you were sitting on a milk crate. My bad. Too funny.
@davidhimeback90873 жыл бұрын
Great up grade for the 56. An all round will improve that car. Yes maybe the best to help your welding would to clean the pan. Maybe spry it down inside an out with carb cleaner then wash with soapy water. Can't hurt to try lol...
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha yeah tried all that stuff, think it's just a dirty cast that one can't do much about
@blueeyz20463 жыл бұрын
Well I will be damned! After a beautiful Wheat Harvest Day in Kansas, Carrona and I are blessed with a new video! And 1956 is my Favorite Tri Five Chevy! And an LS swap! I just know about the old small block Chevys! You are gifted to be able to work on an aluminum oil pan. JB Weld is the chit! Shame you pulled the straight six, they are only original once, but it is a four door. I wish you would not have cut the radiator core support, but.......
@BANDICOOT553 жыл бұрын
The blasphemy of cutting that core support... not gonna lie it hurt to watch, but it's not mine so....
@AndrewHCann3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Halfass Kustoms ( Brent) :) and looking forward more videos too also on this vechile to on newer engine plus transmission swap !
@timhopper3892 жыл бұрын
diggin the videos.....and the MUSIC!!!
@davidmack70183 жыл бұрын
Pretty great you got that all in nice, for the most part, my favorite part ??? Do you even not know already, your dog Pablo ! He loves his dad old oily pants knees , yup my dad fills those pant, say's Pablo. What cha want pup? Close to dad. "Let's go for a ride" Pablo the pooch Best David
@wackowacko89313 жыл бұрын
Radiators of the 50-60s often had trans coolers in them regardless of transmission choice. They blocked off the passages on the manual models. It made the radiators a single part number for the engine choice (v-8s and straight 6s usually were a different size core).
@franksgarage85513 жыл бұрын
Going to be a nice cruiser! I would weld tabs on the rad support,bolt it back in.
@sebastiandasilva47503 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, great work on the Bel Air. Regards from Uruguay.
@dougschmidt83023 жыл бұрын
On the alum oil pan try welding a bead on both severed pieces, then just weld it up like you did, you will know it’s clean enough when your bead comes out looking nice before you put it together. ( you have taught me LOTS I better pass some on to you )
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Yeah will have to try that I did 2 pans at this time one for my 54 and this car just to equal the stuck at the time haha
@albegt983 жыл бұрын
nice project , good boy ;-)
@j.c.smithprojects3 жыл бұрын
that is a tight fit! all about compromises i see. you have made me consider doing the ls swap to the square body.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
That should be a bolt in pretty much haha
@seafieldgrant69573 жыл бұрын
Your Bud looks pissed for waiting so long to go home !
@ipaddlemyowncanoe.74413 жыл бұрын
Sure doesn't take you long he drove it in had the motor out ceases to amaze me sometimes it helps when you get all the tools. 👍👍😀
@allanimalstaxi3 жыл бұрын
You are a working machine, and I love seeing all the stuff you get done in one afternoon. It is motivating and making me get ready to work on my ’54 Ford F-350 truck which needs everything. I'm thinking after you put that big motor in that Chevy, you may need power steering with all that added weight. Anyways, another great show.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
nay they steer fine, think these LS's weigh less than a small block.
@matslindahl72523 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@billbly16913 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your channel great job always enjoy your builds
@kennethpensyl77913 жыл бұрын
This is going to be Awesome
@doughboy19663 жыл бұрын
I see the four door cars coming back as family power tour cars.
@ibraunchy2043 жыл бұрын
The old 56 is gonna be a good ride , Brent , I'm on the hunt for one myself , keep the vids coming
@kenworth23433 жыл бұрын
Flying by the seat of your pants is one thing but driving on the seat of your pants is a special skill.
@blackbuttecruizr3 жыл бұрын
Super creative
@ralphvelleca24993 жыл бұрын
Very cool and very intriguing like always ✌🏼
@chrisb30173 жыл бұрын
Great car! Keep up the great informative work.
@geoffberry18743 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate the work, good stuff, keep it up
@motorfreaknew3 жыл бұрын
fantastic! a tri-five with a 21st century heart!❤👍
@garyburchett90603 жыл бұрын
Damn Brent you just make it look too easy pulling those motors, and putting them back. I ain't never had that kind of success by myself. That should make his 56 scoot.
@craigcaggiano4313 жыл бұрын
You have your work cut out ahead of you with the firewall and steering linkage below to clear the oil pan
@rickbarger51613 жыл бұрын
That'll give that old 57 Chevy some Giddy Up and Go
@davidgray51803 жыл бұрын
56
@brianherron54003 жыл бұрын
Great video
@m.k.29313 жыл бұрын
I love your Videos 👌 greetings from Germany 👋
@THROTTLEPOWER3 жыл бұрын
Going to be cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@g.eflint933 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking back..Those Chevy's had the turning radius of The Queen Mary. I put a targetmaster 350 in a 55 about ..well it was the 80s it was kind of nasty to do.
@rudyflores93953 жыл бұрын
wow so next video it will be running
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
haha close
@markmclellon85163 жыл бұрын
Ls arrived plan'n ta make her alive. Prep'n the stove bolt for da deep 6, she' leav'n the chebby so a younger one can cover her 6, prep'n da young one for a cut down pan fix n eventually some new lipsticks. Out with da old girl n in with da new girl, not time yet for master n pablo to give her a whirl. I saw a smile n a tail wag'n a mile!
@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS3 жыл бұрын
Yo bro, ur freestyles slick.... like 800 horse and a limited-slip diff... some won't understand... cuz they don't read to the beat ... but stay TUFF like Brent when he turns up the heat!
@markmclellon85163 жыл бұрын
@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS Brent's alter ego's like Superman's Clark Kent. A man of steel behind a ratrod's wheel, on the go with his sidekick, Pablo! Thank you, thank you very much!
@tonycarter6693 жыл бұрын
Nice 56
@rayeddy5283 жыл бұрын
Great stuff !! Thank you and God bless !!!! Eddy
@johnswick45933 жыл бұрын
I kinda wanted to address the Elephant in the room. I don't claim to be Mr. expert aluminum welder but, ouch! I've seen how talented you are, but the oil pan has me puzzled.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
yeah I struggle with aluminum welding all the time but the cast stuff is brutal to weld haha as you weld just keeps popping out and contaminates the weld. one day I'll figure out a way to weld that junk haha
@johnswick45933 жыл бұрын
@@HalfassKustoms Aluminum is the most difficult. It is an art.
@markiemark85893 жыл бұрын
kind of looks like it should fit 👍😊 all best from uk
@IronHorseGarage3 жыл бұрын
Bad to the bone!! That's going to be awesome!!!
@keithhill91383 жыл бұрын
Your a real riot sitting on the floor. When are going to get back on the Stude & 1 ton Chevy Panel???
@johnmilner76033 жыл бұрын
Quick in and out. Sure. I think I’ll stick with my SB LT1 350 in my 70 Z/28 with the Muncie M22 Rockcrusher. I hate dirty metal and that goes for John Deere with a Mig. You should buy the 1956 2-Door from DD Speed Shop.
@sogdal13 жыл бұрын
looks like you really need a shoehorn for this. I switched a 6 to a v8 back in the 60s in an early 50s Chevy, in the long run I missed that old dependable giant straight 6, not fast but run forever.
@brucedrake9043 жыл бұрын
I've seen guys put the oil pan in there grill to bake out the oil
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
yeah I've tried with a torch to but still no luck think I watched SPPTV guys try the bbq grill but still had problems with there's
@wackowacko89313 жыл бұрын
Oil pan castings usually have a bunch of garbage inside the casting, making them very hard to repair or modify. The garbage comes out and contaminates the weld when heated up. Usually it is better to heat the casting in an oven, then clean it to remove oils forced out of the casting, and while still hot welding them up. A lot of the time using an aluminum soldering rod works better on dirty castings, unless you are trying to bridge a large gap. Silver-tin aluminum rods work better, and if your tig machine can adjust for it, you can use it to melt the rod onto the casting.
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
Yeah don't think mine is that dlfancy haha
@shanethompson7543 Жыл бұрын
Tight Fit
@mikeramirez9133 жыл бұрын
awesome
@chuckstith8383 жыл бұрын
I thought you were going to promote DD speedshop for the 4 door to 2 door swap.
@SteveP-vm1uc3 жыл бұрын
So do you think the issues with welding the pan come from a crappy cast or the dirt inside and out?? Looks like making these cars front steer would make this swap far better.. Front steer with Rack & Pinion would be even better.. And disc brakes!!!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
think it's just the cast, seem to be the common problem at least for me haha
@franksgarage85513 жыл бұрын
Doing my 360 swap in the fargo. Too much to think about. And then all the things that bite me in the ass. Still a long way to go, never expected it to take this long. The 59 regentbi big blocked was way easier for some reason.
@chrisventris66503 жыл бұрын
V8 cars had radiator on the other side don't need the center brace
@stevemclaughlin30433 жыл бұрын
What a good looking car! I love the Tri-5's !! Are you going to chop this one or leave it original? My preference on this car is to leave it as it is body wise!
@HalfassKustoms3 жыл бұрын
other than some body patchs this is how she's gonna stay