this is the WORST MODIFICATION that almost RUINED my frame
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- We're converting the UglyTruck to 4x4 and we need to do some major surgery on the frame since the last owner of the truck (that the frame was attached to) decided it would be a smart move to jump the truck Raptor style, which resulted in some bent metal, plus the installation of the lift kit ment there were some missing brackets that were torched off the frame that I needed to find and weld back on the frame before it can be attached to the turbocharged 8.1 big block that's currently in the 2wd frame of the UglyTruck. Once we get the frame complete, we'll 4-link the rear, add the coil-overs up front and get the cab swapped over completing the UglyTruck 2.0 build.
Can the UglyTruck run a 10 in the 1/4 with a stock 8.1?
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I vote for complete rolling chassis and then under the truck. I think it will be easier to follow along if all the work is done with similar intervals. As alwoys great videos and keep up the good work!
+1 on that.
Good idea
I couldn't agree more. No one wants to put the frame under the body, THEN build the suspension. Why do that when you can get it rolling around the shop, and just get the old one out, then swap the motor and transmission in, and set the body back in place.
I'm with you on the 4wd conversion! Don't listen to the haters, we know what makes it go fast....
I've seen the f150 builds. I wonder nothing lmfao dudes running 10's in a half ton? Nuts.
You are a remarkably clever and productive guy. Very much like watching you work.
Definitely should put some reinforcement plates on those cross member mounts- butt welding them may be alright for a stock truck, but I don't think it will hold up to your use
Great work LT! You make all this work look way too easy. Your drive and sense of humor is remarkable!
Looking great LT! Glad to help and looking forward to seeing continued progress on this project!!
You're an awesome fabricator LT. Keep up the great work!
Great project progress, nice catch on the missing pieces and sourcing those needed to keep the project going.
I admire your determination to keep with that frame. I’d have scrapped it for a better one long before doing all that extra work!
As much as it would be annoying to have the chassis sitting around I do believe you would save stress on yourself by getting the frame fully built with all the mods while it is bare. Save yourself having to take the rear apart to do the mods. Get it all built on bare frame. Built engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, etc. Knock it all out on the bare frame then swap the body over once the frame is ready to go. Since you have the manual shift lever I can tell that a NV149 will not be used in this project.
I still think a 242 would work best for this project since the center diff has a locker in it for proper 4WD launches when drag racing. If you decide to keep the axle disconnect in the front diff then I know that the Jeep version of the 242 has the proper shift rails to allow for part time 2WD mode in a 242 AMG case. From my understanding those shift rails can be swapped into the full time 242 AMG case. If you do go this route the shifter may need some modification to allow for the extra spot on the range as the shift range will end up being like this:
2WD
AWD (center diff open)
4WD (part time, center diff locked)
Neutral
4WD low range.
A number of years ago I worked at the truck plant where they build those frames. If you saw how they were built you would understand why there's variations in every single one of them.
Meg will work just fine, S70 wire is more than strong enough for that frame. It's a 70,000 per square inch frame and it's high alloy, low hydrogen. In that application there is no real advantage to using a TIG welder except that well it takes longer.
Never ceases to amaze me on NASCAR and NHRA require a roll cage to be made out of a type of metal and then require it to be TIG welded when that particular type of metal is actually designed to be welded with oxy acetylene. It's a Navy specification. And if you weld it with oxy acetylene, you can't tell it from a TIG weld.
If I were you I'd fish plate the front and back of both of those pieces that you welded on. You have an austenetic Zone all the way around three sides of that weld. Fish plate will spread those stressors a little bit better and a couple of plug welds in the fish plate would help.
Seeing how good of a mechanic and fabricator you are impresses me, I wish I had a garage and know how like you!
Don't worry about not recording yourself in "problem solver mode", that appears to be standard operation for youtube tutorials. Every time I've gotten to the point of needing one, every guide I watch totally skips over the part I'm stuck on, as if it was so easy it didn't even need to be shown😂
Yep, step 1, open hood. Step 2, get tools. Step 3, show parts laying on the floor. Step 4, project completed, close hood.
I watched a handful of your videos before I realized you were on power block TV and one of my favorite fabricators
Duct tape template, what a great tip!! You should do a 2 minute spot on little tips like this.
Greetings from the farm in S Carolina!
Glad it was helpful!
LT you got guts!! Thats what makes you the best when you take a moment to make sure it is as good as you possibly can make it. 🚙
You made that differential placement look easy. A couple years back I removed and replaced one on my 2000 Escalade. Muscling it into place from the bottom was probably the most physically taxing thing I’ve done working on cars. Had my son place the upper bolt once I wrestled it in there.
I've installed those below as well, and with the motor and steering in place it is sure a pain in the butt!
Garage builds are the best builds! Started my own project truck rcsb 4wd. Staying 4wd may go awd like you did in the future, but I’m also going turbo instead of supercharger
Last winter I did my frame work on my 94 s10 ss. I boxed in the whole rear half and removed parts from a donor 2wd blazer for the rear fuel tank mount cross members. I appreciate what you're doing it's a lot of work. Eventually probably gonna get a 4 link. But 1st is cage work this winter. Also cleanup wiring.
Maybe consider setting up a cheap 4-6 camera home security system w/ DVR in the garage. Place the cameras in the corners with 1 or 2 facing down near center. For less than $400 at Costco you will have a reliable backup source for video footage. Probably great for consistent long-term time-lapse imagery, too.
14:00 This is why I always keep 2 spools of wire around. One in the machine and one on standby. That way I just buy another spare at my earliest convenience and the projects keep trucking. Sucks being out of wire at 11:00 pm when all the stores are closed.
Jason from Mohawk is a cool guy. I like his work. Cool project brother. I like it. There's 2 of us now that think making her a 4x is friggin awsome brother. I can't wait to see her done.
At least you know your frame is a 100% I'm glad you work clean. I feel I'm the only one that likes to work that way. I always enjoy your content.
I vote for the rolling chassis that way we can see all the excellent fab work you are doing. I'm doing a rest mod on my 1988 c1500 and it sucked when I couldn't move it to get something else done. Im also converting it from a 4.3 v6 and 5 speed manual to a 5.3 L83 Gen V and 6l80e. So i can just relax whle driving. Now it's a roller and moves in and out of the garage as needed. Can't wait to see how this truck evolves.
Was just watching a recent boosted boiz video about Wyatt's truck, and he installed a billet slider in his GM front diff, as I guess they're a known failure point. Might be worth looking into with the power you're making!
It's just awesome seeing you in your own format. Your own element. Rock on dude!!
Roller chassis with leafs. THEN do the 4 link. This will allow you to showcase how to do a leaf spring to 4 link for the gmt800 style of truck PLUS allow forward progress of the build
Since you have the same hairstyle as I do, a trick I found is to grab an extra sweat band and put it on the upper bands in your welding hood, it keeps the hood from pulling your hair or pinching your skin.
Your attention to detail is amazing. I would have trashed that frame as soon as i saw parts of it missing and it being bent in every way possible. Guess you are pot committed to it at this point. Are full size clean 4x4 frames that hard to come by up there?
They are pretty much everywhere it just depends on how hard it was hit..
he loves fixing stuff
Dude you are a hard worker and a badass. I probably would have went the easy way and sourced a different frame. You have a ton of skills!
I have been looking for your channel forever. Awesome not sure if I will need to do most of the stuff here but it sure will be fun to watch.
LT .... I'm jealous of your knowledge and skill . I enjoy watching you put them both to use and how you explain things . 👍
LT I’ve always wanted to do a 2 -4 wheel drive conversion, so very cool. I have a 2012 extended cab Sierra I want to play with, but it is currently my daily driver. Being 60 doesn’t help, so I may never accomplish anything like this, but I really enjoy your fabs from way back on the TV show. Red Tide I think it was, anyway great job.
I am extremely excited for this build.
Turn it into a rolling chassis then put it under the truck. Gives you more time to enjoy an already running truck while working on the chassis. Love your attention to detail. Remember watching you on power nation tv and I always though you did a great job as the host
Funny you had crossed paths with Matt's off road recovery
Yup, was searching for a frame that day. Wound up buying this one from a different yard than Gumby’s though
And whenever I think my 95 Tacoma is a pain to resurrect, I watch LT completely redo a pickup he already completely redid. Lol. This big block build is awesome LT.
Thank you LT for the great videos!! Looking forward to the next one!
thanks!
If that chassis is going to keep you from doing some work on that Mustang, I vote get the front suspension on and under the truck. Then you can toggle between the two projects for your videos. It would be nice to see the truck and Mustang done and at the track! Also, a little variety of videos can't be bad. The work you do reminds me of working with my father. He was an amazing fabricator and loved a challenge. People would tell him naw don't do that it won't work and he made it work and work good!
man was in SOO much pain during the intro. just subbed
Hey LT, rolling chassis gets my vote. It will be easier to film all your handy work!
I see we are getting close to the 100,000Subscriber Mark can’t wait for you to hit it keep up the good work
Thanks! I’m hoping we hit it this year
I think I've seen you wear a respirator while painting before, I pretty much wear one whenever I have to use a grinding/abrasive disc. Even a chin diaper (disposable mask) cuts down on a lot of dust and other junk that is getting into your lungs.
I would also get it to be a roller and then under the truck, you can fab up some temp casters to put on the rear end just to roll it around.
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buys frame for a swap, has to rebuild half of it lol love watching
Great work. I love the content.
Unsolicited advice: turn the wheel grinder volume down a bit, not off, but down. Find better than stock photo music tracks lol.
I'm here for the long haul on this project so it don't matter but those things could use a little polish!
Appreciate the work you put into these old Chevys.
Nobody would have thought less of you for tossing that thing back on the scrap heap. But putting it back in shape was much more interesting to watch!
I can’t wait to see you finish this project
I have a 2wd truck and want to do a 4wd conversion. With the price of trucks these days i think buying a frame and restoring it, then doing the cab and engine swap would allow me to keep driving while i restore the frame.
These videos are awesome way better than when you was tv, I look forward to seeing your videos all the time! 💪🏻
Glad you like them!
probably a whislindiesel frame
Nah, it would be broken in half. He's a douche and breaks everything for clicks and views.
Lol
Nah, it doesn’t look that stupid!
I wish I had a 1/4 of your knowledge LT
Man nice work on fixing all if that! Question please, since you are still working on the frame and you plan on putting that high horsepower motor in it are you going to box in the frame any to add some strength to it? Just curious and the ugly truck is going to be one fast truck!! :)
I will likely add some reinforcement to the frame in the middle section where its still an open "C" channel
@@LawrenceTolman I had a hunch that you just may do this and it will be some quality work no doubt!!
LT bro, love this truck and im happy that you almost have 100k subscribers.
Good news is: "a lot of work" equals content. Here, have a like.
My back on those weird TIG angles said " FFFFFFF that!!! "
I worked on dozens of old car and truck frames from the 1970s and 80s and I've always found that even non-wrecked Chevelles, c /k 10s & 20s all have some degree of bend, twist, shimmy, or whatever.. the frames twist from normal driving, as soon as the body bushings start to get soft. That is SOFT steel to begin with, and it's thin. That's why a 1lb Ball Peen hammer can move the mounting ears so easy. What do you think happens when the weight of the truck body slams into the frame, causing a shock mount to slam into a shock hard at 65mph through a Pot Hole on the highway? Lol
You just make a frame straighter than factory.. lol
LT, a solid front axle got my vote
Made sense to me when you swapped the truck.
Get some pneumatic casters and temporarily weld them to the frame to make it easier to move around. If they are big enough, you could even use them to load and unload the frame from your trailer.
Great work and awesome fab skills!!! Once you're done all the necessary mods, are you gonna get it sand blasted and powdercoated? I don't even own a pick up truck, but I'm addicted to these videos. Then again, fabrication and mechanical skills are transferable.😁🤙
Go get some industrial wheel casters and make some stands with them to mount to existing bolt holes in the frame so you can roll the chassis around easily.
I need to do that for sure
Lol I feel you on the MIG, I was finishing up my turbo's downpipe on 4th of July - ran out of wire a few minutes after any place around closed.
Rolling chassis would show all of the bottom side work, which is definitely where the bulk of this one will spend it's time.
Have you considered the mounted height of the front diff since the front end ride height will be so low? I'm worried you're going to have a lot of axle bind. But maybe you've already conquered that with the stepside?
the height of this truck will actually be about an inch higher than the stepside with a nearly flat CV angle, so no worries at all about binding. the stepside works great even being a touch lower also
make it a rolling chassis, you'll thank me later. having it as a rolling chassis makes it so much easier to get the cab on it. you can just lift the cab up set it on stands or blocks then roll the old chassis out and roll the new one in and set it right down on it. I changed cabs on my ford ranger by myself like that. and if you want to use the rear end you have for the 4 link setup then just pick up a junk rear end and keep the leaf springs for the frame swap then do the 4 link after the cab is all situated.
With the weight of the truck, and the power it's gonna have, I'd suggest you put some kind of gussets or braces on those mounts you welded in. Or plate them if possible. Because 1,500hp launching that big beast of a truck is gonna be all sorts of violent. If those welds snap, well, it's not gonna be good.
The issues I have are really simple. You make it look easy! I know you have years of experience and have built some badass trucks and I shouldn't judge complexity on how a pro does things. I am learning though!
I'm sure the video makes it look easier that it was... lots of hours in this project already!
4wd is ALWAYS BETTER, not everyone knows how to make enough reliable power for it like this master
Yeah man!! Build it right, bottom to top, back to front!!
Lawrence, this frame project is really showing off your fab skills 👍
thanks!
Thanks for the great content from across the lake!
I vote complete rolling chassis as well. FAR, FAR easier to make it as close to perfect as possible. Im certain you'll agree.
I really want to see the frame get powder coated and and just super clean
Porto power is my first choice for straightening frames all the way to squaring up to straightening the box at the end of a semi trailer. If you push to far one way then just push it the other way. 😂
Hey man!
Why didn't you use a frame from 1500 Suburban GMT900? It already has beefed up front suspension, and the provision for 5 links in the rear. You would only need to extend a short straight section of the frame in the middle, and at the end, you would've had the first ever GMT800 truck with factory (sic!) front spring suspension and factory (sic!) rear spring suspension. This is what I kind of have in mind for my next project :-)
Nice job LT
Id add some fish plates over those welds so its not just a but weld holding 1000 horses together going 150mph.
Lt good job in fixing back the frame to stock
Very cool LT , I’d make it a rolling chassis first just to make it easier to move it around. Are you going to make this truck 4x4 with the same jeep / H1 diff that was in that Ls swapped turbo Dodge you were in when you were in Maine?
Not sure yet to be honest, leaning toward an NP261 at the moment
rolling for sure. If for no other reason it allows us, and you, to admire the beauty of the bones of the truck. also, call me crazy but I'd love to see the new motor in the rolling chassis then watch the cab get dropped on..
send it out for blasting and a coat of paint. Then do the front end only and get it running. You have your bed removal system down. So the rear end and the rest of the truck can be future content
@15:50 that was a great transition imo.
Tig welding with no skin protection, ouch! That's a mistake I only made once, the sunburn was far worse than any I have ever gotten while Mig welding even larger projects. Dont do it, folks.
Hey! Humphries supplies our shop with all our gas. Great guys down there!
agreed! good group of guys
Great video LT.
I understand the returning the frame to stock, but you wanna make a race truck capable of 8's might as well start making the truck light as possible. Wouldn't tubular mounts be lighter and stronger than stock?
4wd conversion is awesome and stick with it! It's going to be a great truck when its finished up
Can't wait!
You can make some cheap carts out of 2X4's with free air tire casters, and you can roll it around, even on grass with little effort.
An accurate diagnosis. I'm guilty of that very type of shade-tree modification and follow-up abuse, resulting in a some-what Ginked frame, such as you have brought home. Any plans to sandblast/powder coat?
yup, I do plan on getting it sandblasted and probably painted before it goes under the truck
Nice work thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
manual lever transfercase is the way to go!
Fab work is amazing go ahead and make it a roller add and upgrade as you get to it .. keep going L T
I think rolling chassis, but take your time and do it right... u have room to work, u should build the whole thing, then fit the body to it.... (imo). I am curious about the ugly truck though, nothing has to move over, I mean there is nothing that couldn't be duplicated, why r u moving anything? Why not sell it and just build frame up? There r a ton of extended cabs out there, u could go fiber glass everywhere but the cab... ? Just curious about your direction
Swap the cab in the driveway without using a 2 post lift. I have a cab swab in my future on my 84 F-250 IDI. I could use a good video for tips on getting the job done.
Just do it with leaf springs you don't need a four-link you can add caltracs and it will definitely hook
LT - you said let’s get some gas. when you undid the bottle and put it in the truck, you should have done a cut scene of hitting the Taco Bell drive through. 🤣
Lol… missed opportunity there!
Cool channel just subscribed. My vote, selfishely I want you to make it a complete roller before dropping the rest of the truck on it just because then it's easier to see the cool fabrication.
Great job 👏
Just heads up keep a eye on your duramax fan belt tensioner pulley mine went out 500 miles from home and their not available at parts stores yet so waiting on a dealership to open tomorrow hopefully they have one and a new belt