The FULL Story on Building My 1st Gen Crew Cab | MUST WATCH!!

[@decentgarage]

If you are new and loved seeing this transformation, make sure to subscribe to follow the Crew Cab and all the other projects!

[@brianscroggins1640]

Great video, you showed pictures of a couple of old ford crew cabs that I would love, been looking for a 69 ford crew for a while

[@spoolinghost19]

Such a cool truck

[@decentgarage]

I'm so lucky I get to drive it everyday

[@roefamily]

In 1996 bought a 91 w250 cummins single cab wrecked bent frame and swapped an '82 w250 club cab. In 2007 bought a 91 w250 single cab cummins and stretched (cut frame) to make a crew cab. In 2009 bought a '93 d350 dually cummins and '85 crew and swapped (NOT CUT). And have a 92 d250 regular cab. I own and drive all 4 trucks. milages are 325k, 475k, 220k, 257k respectively with lots of heavy towing. All VE pumps..3 stock 1 turned up. 3 autos 1 getrag. Cannot get less then 9mpg (ve will not put in more fuel) and up to 23.....mostly 15 towing...the getrag gets 2mpg better. Oh limiting part...rear axle...so I have 3 extra and replaced 1...(all 3.54)

[@decentgarage]

Dang! I want to be your neighbor!

[@JO3BID3N-is-a-P3D0]

awesome!

[@darylholloway4]

Damn I would like to have one these trucks

[@decentgarage]

They are pretty sweet but very hard to find

[@justinalden3138]

THE MEGALODODGE!!!!!

[@decentgarage]

I like it haha

[@blakenorman4822]

Thats cool how your 93 front doors fit on the 85 body if im saying that right, did you have a couple guys helping you, looked like a months worth of work in 5 days, Ive spent over a year now transplanting everything from an 87 d150 onto a 47 dodge one ton and it drives and gets around but still a ton of work left to do on it, amazing how you did all that in under a week

[@matthewbrown761]

I’d say he had help when needed, his buddy recorded some parts. My biggest issue is that I don’t have a garage or someone’s to borrow and I certainly don’t have a forklift….. wonder if work would mind….

[@NicDaddy1]

I still cant believe you got that ext cab for 3k. What a steal.

[@williammitchell6332]

great channel, working on a 85 crew cab now. frame up restoration , 93 cummins drive train. very helpful information thank you. keep up the great work.

[@decentgarage]

Awesome! Are you on Instagram or Facebook? I'd love to see the progress.

[@williammitchell6332]

@@decentgarage my wife is on Facebook I'll send you some pictures

[@decentgarage]

Please do!

[@nvboatguy]

Ok- really glad you posted this. I’m doing what you have done, with the exception of extending the frame to use a 8 ft bed. I have pics on Pinterest under my name if you search for it, and have briefly slowed down due to the NV heat. Plan on picking it back up when it cools a bit.... mine started as a w350 crew gasser which now has a non-innercooled CTD in it- but not totally bolted up yet. Still a work-in-progress and waaaay behind you. But yours is a great inspiring video!! Thanks for that- Steven Hemphill

[@decentgarage]

I know how it goes with it always being a work in progress. People are always asking me if it's done now that it's painted but I have so many other plans to do to it still

[@darkvuden]

I love to see a truck restoration video, good job!

[@decentgarage]

MWood34, I'm glad you commented here. Your videos are honestly what inspired me to make this video. Keep us updated on your project and keep the excellent videos coming! 👍

[@darkvuden]

Decent Garage Thanks man, that means a lot. I never thought anyone would be that into them, I mainly just made them so I could look back on them myself. I always envy someone who has the confidence to make a video where they speak on camera like you do. I could never do that so the best I’ll ever turn out will be slideshows. Some new episodes hopefully coming soon.

[@AtHomeDIY]

@@darkvuden Updated slideshows on your progress please!

[@SD-ol9os]

Great video!

[@decentgarage]

Thanks!

[@josea.marquezglez4408]

It was a long and beautiful journey nd inspired some ideas for mine. THANKS.

[@decentgarage]

Glad it gave you some inspiration

[@AtHomeDIY]

To me this is absolutely insane. I would have no idea where to even start. What an incredible transformation, it really shows your passion for that truck! Subscribed for sure!

[@decentgarage]

Thanks for the sub! And yes, passion is a great word to describe how I feel about this truck 👍

[@c10zane]

Really want one of these trucks, saw a crew cab dually on bags and instantly fell in love, sweet truck man!

[@decentgarage]

Welcome to the channel. I've got 3 I'm building so you'll find plenty of crew cab content here.

[@c10zane]

Thank you, look forward to it 👍🏼

[@georgeenriquez612]

VBelt and Son got me here. Awesome job on the build man. Your truck is sweet!!! I use to have an 83 Dodge crew cab shortbed 2WD but I sold it:(

[@decentgarage]

Vbelt is an awesome dude! I know if I ever sold my crew cab (I won't) I would regret it too.

[@eulaliolopezjr]

Wow what an awesome adventure you have been through with your truck cant wait to see what the furure has in store keep up the great work.

[@decentgarage]

Thank man! Love watching your builds as well

[@eulaliolopezjr]

@@decentgarage thanks been real busy lately and havent been able to work on my truck or make any videos but hopefully here in the next week ill get the hungry diesel fuel pin and governor spring installed ive been watching your videos of that over and over cause i dont want to mess anything up im glad you posted up those vids they are alot of help.

[@decentgarage]

@@eulaliolopezjr I k ow how life gets man. Let's me know if you have any questions about those installs. 👍

[@eulaliolopezjr]

@@decentgarage i sure will thanks again.

[@123phale]

1st Gen, Crocs, and an XR 400. My kinda guy, SUBBED

[@decentgarage]

Real men wear crocs, am I right?!

[@spoolinghost19]

Yeeeesss they do

[@BulletPoint307]

I have a 78 crew an I’d really like to do this to! I unfortunately am no where near as mechanically inclined as you but I’ll get it done someday!

[@decentgarage]

I am not mechanically inclined either! Trust me! You may not believe me when I say that but I honestly have learned everything I know about these trucks from reading forums, reading posts on facebook, and watching KZbin. Hence the name DECENT garage. I'm not a professional and all and the goal of my channel is to inspire other people who may not feel capable to just dive in and get your hands dirty. If you are on instagram dm me there if you have any specific questions that I can help you with. You can find almost anything about these trucks including doing crew cab swaps on the forums.

[@bplumbj]

I enjoy your work on the channel. I need some help diagnose and fix the speedometer, fuel gauge and the driver power window? Links to parts are always helpful.

[@desme34]

I’m amazed! That was awesome.

[@decentgarage]

Thanks mom!! :)

[@richardwilliams8954]

V belt and son just got you another subscriber. This is a awesome build

[@decentgarage]

Vbelt's a good dude! I've been watching him for over 2 years now. Thanks for the sub 👍

[@lojack85]

what seat covers are those in the original truck?

[@DuddiesAdventure]

Awesome transformation! Your truck makes me realize how much work my truck needs! Haha . Pulling that dash in and out for me is the hardest. Great job!

[@decentgarage]

Next time I'm in Texas I want to stop by to see some of your projects!

[@DuddiesAdventure]

@@decentgarage They aren't near as pretty but they are semi functional! Definitely have more projects then I do actual running vehicles, but your always welcome to come check them out when your in Texas!

[@decentgarage]

My brother lives in San Antonio so I'm sure I'll be down that way sometime soon 👍

[@DuddiesAdventure]

@@decentgarage Awesome, We will have to go get Tacos!

[@5cent27]

V belt and son sent me. I live in midvale, small world haha. And I lived in Eagle River Ak for a year in high school!

[@decentgarage]

Awesome! Glad to see another fellow Alaskan and Vbelt fan here!

[@bplumbj]

Oh and how about any way to lift a 2 wheel drive without having to do a body lift?

[@decentgarage]

I don't know much about lifting 2wd except body lift. Options are pretty limited 😬

[@bplumbj]

Also how about cruise control diagnosing and fix

[@decentgarage]

The factory service manual has a very detailed step by step diagnostic process for the cruise control.

[@bplumbj]

Decent Garage do you have any leads for where to get a factory service manual?

[@decentgarage]

@@bplumbj Yeah, if you are on Facebook join the 1st gen cummins (89-93) facebook group. In the tech section Dave Livesay has linked the fsm.

[@archangel1824]

So forgive my ignorance but why did you swap the engine to the other one instead of swapping the cab to the other one?

[@decentgarage]

Great question. The best way to do one of these swaps is to use the crew frame. In all of these 1st gen dodges the frame bumps up right behind the cab. So putting a crew cab on a ext cab frame the bump hits the floors in the rear.

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Hi Tim, How about a short bedliner update. How does it seem to be holding up so far ? In your opinion. I know it hasn't been to long since you did it. But curious how it's doing from the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. Fade, adhesion, use from the dirt bikes etc.. Thx, Ron

[@decentgarage]

Ron, great idea! I'll do a video coming up giving and update and review on many of the products I have used on the truck recently.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

V belt and son sent me. Good video man. He pointed out your channel 😁

[@decentgarage]

Awesome! Love v belts channel! Thanks for coming over and I hope you enjoy the content.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

@@decentgarage why of course lol

[@jonathansantos9593]

Heck yeah. Thanks v-belt

[@martindiego6795]

Same

[@decentgarage]

@@martindiego6795 welcome to the channel!

[@thememeking8079]

You really need to get it paint matched to the old 1st gen because it would look a hellova lot better

[@decentgarage]

That's in the plans for the future for sure! Definitely going back to two tone but didn't feel like i could pull it off on my first paint job.

[@redeyecafegarage7484]

Great video! It gives me lots of motivation for my projects! Good work!

[@decentgarage]

It is crazy to see how far it's come. My wife literally told me when I bought the crew cab that she would never ride in it. Now she loves it.

[@keeprtuned]

Awesome video man! Love the 4door swap. Looks clean!

[@decentgarage]

Thanks!

[@gusocon319]

WoW, That was awesome, love it.

[@decentgarage]

Thanks! It's really cool to see the transformation and understand the story behind why I built the truck.

[@EthanDove]

This is my dream truck pretty much was mostly everything plug and play of was there a lot of modification to the harness and the sun frame ?

[@billhuberth6765]

I’m considering buying a 93 just like your club cab was. Some questions regarding your original club cab. 3.54 gears? Was your auto transmission the A518? If so, any transmission upgrades? How did the transmission handle the 8k trailer to Mississippi? Out travel trailer is about 11000lbs. I would, of course, be beefing up the engine and transmission Just trying to get an idea how well the automatic performs.

[@decentgarage]

Hey i just responded to your email. Sorry about the delay!

[@b72515]

I can’t find your led upgrade dash light links. I have a 93 d350 and dash lights are dim . Did you put in the green tinted ones after your video? I also can’t find the socket for the temp controls light.

[@decentgarage]

I did not reuse the green filters. For the temp control bulb it's in the back of the temp control unit toward the passenger side.

[@Allen_Roby]

I know this is an old video, but I have a question. What did you do about the driveshaft in the conversion? Was it the one that came off the club cab? Any modifications necessary?

[@decentgarage]

The drive train for the next long bed will completely swap over to the crew cab short bed.

[@Allen_Roby]

@@decentgarage thank you for the response. Your channel is a huge inspiration.

[@sheldonernst3218]

how hard was swapping the wiring harness? that is the only part that i would have an issue with. Very nice vid.

[@decentgarage]

Out of everything the wiring harness was what I was fearing the most. I took tons and tons of pictures before i pulled the harness from the donor which helped a ton. Then I took a whole day to swap it over and carefully took my time. In the end it came out perfect.

[@mattcullifer7505]

Have a 93 crew I was finally able to talk my father in law into selling. Engine runs flawlessly. Trans oil pan was bent and run with no fluid. Other than that the only serious issue is all the wiring is shot. Combination of squirrels and budweiser. In your experience of swapping everything over. Is it worth getting a universal wiring harness and just starting from scratch or am I better off trying to redo oem.

[@decentgarage]

If you can find a clean donor harness from the same year and same configuration truck that would be ideal but that is almost impossible. Painless wiring harnesses are expensive but they are a great option.

[@codyberryhill6922]

Awesome build! Good job man, definitely got a subscriber!

[@decentgarage]

Thank you so much, welcome to the channel!

[@jaredminnesota8641]

What did you spray the interior floor with?

[@morganjames8701]

Man that’s awesome

[@decentgarage]

Thanks Morgan!

[@bplumbj]

What did you end up doing with the rest of the donor truck?

[@decentgarage]

I sold the cab, bed, and frame to a buddy up there.

[@10mm]

I like the isspro stuff as well it's really good quality. I cannot believe what a deal you got on everything!

[@decentgarage]

I love the more factory look of isspro vs autometer. Yeah Let's just say that the stars have aligned multiple times for this build to become what it is.

[@joshhayden8997]

As many have said prior to me... I really enjoy watching your videos. I’ve actually got my 13 year old daughter hooked on them too! 👍🏻

[@decentgarage]

Josh, thanks for the kind words. My wife saw this comment and it melted her heart ♥️😁

[@paulshields5406]

Nice work! ... Why did you move to Alaska then to Utah?

[@decentgarage]

I went to PT school in Utah and then moved to my wife's hometown in interior Alaska for 5 years. Now we are back in Utah.

[@paulshields5406]

@@decentgarage Roger that. Thanks for the videos. I hope to watch them all. My `91 D250 is extremely rough compared to yours but I love my truck.

[@gfunkjunkie16]

I'm getting one a 1983 d350 hemi V8 pickup with roof damage, bad wiring damage but little rust. Its my uncle's old truck and he's giving it to me for free. Should I stay going for it? And help is appreciated

[@decentgarage]

Sounds like that would be an awesome truck!

[@Southernstereotype]

I have a predicament. Im trying to get a 1 gen dodge. My issue is the 91-93 grill looks 🤢 and the crew cab isn’t offered in my favorite looking series (the 86-90 style.) Do you know if there is a way to either extend the cab by hackin it up or give it a facelift to get a 86-90 grill to fit?

[@spoolinghost19]

I'd like to ask why your suspension in some picture in the rear is like lifted

[@decentgarage]

I didn't swap the front axle for about 2 week after I did the crew cab swap. The combination of small front tires, gasser front springs, and the cummins blocks in the rear made it look like the front sat way lower. Swapping the front axle fixed that though.

[@spoolinghost19]

Thanks for replying I'm just late

[@bplumbj]

Also where is the tailgate latch adjustment video you promised?

[@decentgarage]

It's coming 👍

[@Duckys_world__]

Hey bro could really use some insight. I have a 12v on a 1950 international using a 727 trans I'm pumping up the power an I'm worried about the torque converter can you point me in the right direction to with one I need

[@Yellow12Valve]

What's your wheel and tire setup?

[@decentgarage]

They are some American Racing wheels. I believe they are 16x8 or 9 and the tires are 265/75r16.

[@jeverich]

Beautiful rig! I’m the guy that messaged ya a while back that lives on that island in the middle of the North Pacific. I’m going all out on my ‘93 W350, Alcan 4” lift springs, rebuilding the front end, and crossover steering. Any clue on what Bilstein shocks to order for a 4” over stock lift? Having a heck of a time finding any info... and as you know as a former Alaskan, it’s best to order stuff well in advance! Thanks!

[@decentgarage]

Hey! From kodiak right? I'm not sure on the bilstein a part number for the 4 inch lift. I believe Geno's garage has them for no lift and 2-4" lift. I would check their website. They have amazing customer service too so if you can find it on there just give them a call 👍

[@davidallancoe01]

What website did you use to find your truck?

[@decentgarage]

Found em both on facebook

[@brianfrick4931]

If I was to buy a 1993 Cummins what years of crew cab would I be able to fit onto the Cummins? I’ve done looking and nothing is supper clear to me.

[@decentgarage]

They were made from 72-85. 81-85 are easier to swap a Cummins in to.

[@sjfodor]

Impressive work on this swap.

[@decentgarage]

Thanks!

[@rynophiliac]

Did you have to fab new motor mounts for the crew cab frame?

[@decentgarage]

No, the 89-93 12 valve drops right in.

[@rynophiliac]

@@decentgarage what year is the crew cab frame? i think im going to start looking for one of those!

[@darrellyoder2602]

I am curious about the center console in your original truck??? Is that a factory console? Does it flip up? I have seen that console in a few 1st gen diesels with an auto transmission, but never in one with a manual. I was curious if they even offered that console in a stick shift truck? Any information or input would be appreciated.

[@decentgarage]

It's a console out of a 4tg or 5th gen. I have one in this truck and in my other crew cab which is a manual tranny

[@darrellyoder2602]

@@decentgarage I am talking about the one in your original truck(club cab, before crew cab swap) there is a picture shown of it at 3.54 into the video

[@darrellyoder2602]

Also at 3.24

[@decentgarage]

@@darrellyoder2602 oh gotcha. Yes those were in some club cabs. You could either get the captains seats with the console or a bench seat.

[@darrellyoder2602]

@@decentgarage our 92 d250 has 2 bucket seats in the front but no console, just a third half-seat between the 2 buckets. Maybe they didn't offer center console in 92? Thanks for your info.

[@jeepindave5464]

V belt got me here. Sweet build. Deboss garage did something very similar but a dually 5 speed.

[@decentgarage]

Jeepin Dave, thanks for joining! V belt and deboss are two of my favorite youtubers. I followed deboss's whole 1st gen crew cab build way back then!

[@metalfire4257]

What did you do with the original first gen?

[@decentgarage]

Sold the body and frame to a buddy and he built it

[@caterpiller95]

Kinda makes me sad it was so clean and beautiful as a ext cab live the paint job it had never seen one like that

[@decentgarage]

A lot of people had the same concern when I did the swap. Knowing my limited mechanical abilities I knew I would not be able to pull the swap off unless I had a very clean donor. My goals were to have a 1st gen that could fit my whole family which is what the outcome was in the end.

[@corbinricks1149]

where did you get the dash cover ? Thanks

[@decentgarage]

Geno's garage 👍

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Good Job Tim ! Thumbs Up ! You did a really nice job ! In a short amount of time.. Always enjoy your video's as they are similar to my project with the exception of mine being a long bed :)

[@decentgarage]

Thanks again for the kind words Ron! Means a lot 🙌

[@evanch123456]

Nicely done!

[@decentgarage]

Thanks!

[@iluvducttape1]

How anyone could dislike this video is beyond me. Awesome job dude. Makes me want to make a video of mine but it's nowhere near done enough. Lol

[@decentgarage]

You totally should do it! I honestly didn't think this video would get this good of a response.

[@yotagang3705]

Why did you move to Alaska and back to Utah? Awesome truck, ever think about lifting it?

[@decentgarage]

I'm a physical therapist so I worked up there for a while and now do the same thing in Utah. I'm currently debating a 2.5" leveling kit or a full 4" lift. I keep going back and forth.

[@yotagang3705]

@@decentgarage Cool. Well a decent man would lift it 4”😁

[@Adam-Twelve]

And subscribed kick ass pick up very nice build

[@decentgarage]

Welcome to the channel!

[@jorgebanuelas8619]

Man you did awesome

[@decentgarage]

Thanks Jorge!

[@grw707]

Is that an Xr650 L/R?

[@decentgarage]

It's an xr400

[@brycemanuel4205]

Great video

[@decentgarage]

Thanks!

[@sara7135]

I am so impressed with your hard work! Your truck is beautiful now. And your wife sounds like a keeper 😜

[@decentgarage]

Thanks babe! 😘

[@portalbucket5365]

So why silver?

[@decentgarage]

I've always like the 5th gen ram silver color so I went with it 🤷‍♂️

[@portalbucket5365]

@@decentgarage i didnt mean anything by it, im just more into the stock two-tone look like the green and tan that the bed was. To each their own👍

[@decentgarage]

@@portalbucket5365 no worries! I love the two tone as well. For my first paint job i didn't think I could pull off the two tone though. Thanks for the comments though 👍

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

I'm just here for the thumbnail! That's a great picture! 😆

[@decentgarage]

😁It is a pretty sweet picture haha

[@henrickhenry8333]

Came frm vbelt n son ... love ur build video amazing work well done sweet truck u hve created👍🏽

[@decentgarage]

Thanks! Someday I'll have as many trucks as vbelt 😜

[@jordanschmidt7259]

Awesome video! I will be using it as a reference once I start mine in the near future. What’s your suspension setup, how does it ride. What would you recommend for economical, daily smooth ride without breaking the bank. Some forums I have read, that with the proper leafs it’ll ride smooth. Jordan thanks. 🇨🇦

[@decentgarage]

I have stock suspension on mine and to me it rides fine. I have monroe shocks. I will likely upgrade my leafsprings in the near future to either level the front or go 4" lift all the way around.

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

7:35 something is wrong here but I can't quite put my finger on it. I okay I see it now. The emblem is a little crooked

[@davechapinski9383]

It's a Dodge! cummins diesel

[@decentgarage]

That is correct!

[@mikestrucks]

Great video and beautiful truck 👍🏻

[@decentgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@LlamadodeVida]

Stivooooooooo. Very nice bro

[@decentgarage]

Thanks for the visit

[@whattheduck4644]

I hate that you destroyed that beautiful 93 for the crew cab. But I understand why you did it. I just couldn't justify doing that myself since there's not many of thoes Cummins trucks left. But oh well, it's in the past can't change it. The crew cab looks amazing though! I want to eventually have a Cummins sawpped crew cab myself.

[@code10garage94]

Awesome build bro!!..👍🏼.. Aloha 🤙🏽

[@decentgarage]

Thanks man!

[@tiptoplandsolutions1421]

You and Sam look alot alike with sun glass💯🤙

[@decentgarage]

Haha, thanks!

[@clayburns755]

I was the 100th like☝🏼

[@decentgarage]

I totally when you commented this and can verify that you were #100 😂

[@clayburns755]

Decent Garage I feel like I should get some free merch or something 😂😂jk

[@75impalaca91]

Why not just buy parts to build the 4 dr. It’s a shame to ruin the perfectly good extended cab.

[@LottoDub720]

I live in fairbanks ak, I follow you on ig and I recently found your yt channel!

[@Wesleehemm]

Do the crew cab have power seats by the way the the video keep up the good work

[@decentgarage]

Yes, my drive and passenger seat are 6-way power seats out of a 2000 Durango.