I have been a welder for over fifty years. For my hobby I have built drag race cars for as many years. I am very particular in my work on these cars. Still to this day, I build custom cars and trucks. I have seen seen some bad work, but you are a builder / fabricator that does excellent work. Your work is priceless !
Your skill level is so incredibly impressive, thank you for putting these videos together. It’s really cool to watch a master work at his craft and walk us through the process!!
I finally see someone with the same philosify when it comes to doing brakes and suspensions. A lot of owners I have known over the years used to ridicule me for doing cam bushings,and new slacks each brake job plus drums. Some of them would even chisel the brake lining off and rerivet cheap lining back on to save a few dollars. Your quality is about the best I have seen, using used frames and parts. You need to be teaching the next generation of techs at a votech center. Enjoy Memorial Day. Bill
@@j.c.smithprojects you would be an EXCELLENT instructor! Had an automechanics instructor at community College that was very adamant about doing things right, and he would swear like a sailor to make some of his points. But that was in 1978. Not many snowflake "angels" can take that anymore.
@@leejohnson6173 it depends all on preventive maintenance & how long the brakes last till next replacement. If the slacks, bushings & S can NEVER get greased till next brake job... they could be worn out by next brake job. Just saying....
Every time I watch one of your videos J.C. it makes me thankful I don’t live in the rust belt. Im no professional, but I can tell that every weld you burn in sits real flat and has great penetration every single time. That welder of yours is a great piece of kit. and the homemade brackets you made look perfect. See you in the next one👍
I agree with you. I came across him two days ago and can't stop watching him at work. A real professional and master, very knowledgable and working with his wife and how he explain things, is so cool ❤
I like your attention to detail when you’re building any projects you’re very thorough and nothing is left untouched and built to your highest standards. Thank you for sharing looking forward to seeing the next episode.
Holy crap JC....the sheer amount of work going into just that lift axle is mind blowing. Let alone the hundreds of hours you gotta have in the truck as a whole....this guy better have deep pockets. I know you said his budget was shot many videos ago and you're into this project deep outta personal pocket...I hope he can get you squared away.
Thank U 4 bringing us along J.C., your fabrication skills are A1 first class! I was surprised this trk. only has a 12k lb. steer axle under it. Plz work safely my friend.
dont mean to sound like a broken but it is such a joy to watch someone who cares so much about the quality and end result of a projuct thanks so much for sharing the video
Great video J.C.Smith really enjoy watching you do the frame stretch on this truck. One more part almost completed the lift axle. Looking forward to your next video on this truck stay safe J.C. Smith.
Well done on new brackets Over the year's I have been watching you, with all the old part's you have, you have saved yourself lots of cash by making stuff out of scrapped vehicles. This in it self can pay for materials you had to buy and make a small profit and help pay bill's.
Thanks for another great video on this project, I have a feeling by the time you are done with this build the original one won't get it's rebuild any time soon. A, you won't want to deal with this garbage again and B, the guy won't be able to afford it anyway, so it'll do you a big favor getting out of it. Yeah I get what time and parts are worth doing this project, I just put 3K of parts in a 1/2 ton truck of mine and a $120 an hour for a morning of somebody else's shop time for a couple things I couldn't do myself . That would of been another huge bill on top if I hadn't done most of it on the side in my spare shop time. Take care.
33:27 needling your work is good. That peens the surface, pinning a weld is good because it relieves stresses built up and makes the weld less susceptible to stress fractures. If you go look at how they work the welds on Battleship Texas (drydocked currently, with videos online) you can see them weld, and then needling their welds as they go.
You keep saying "I am not a welder"... Well yes you are. You are the one that is holding the gun and doing the work. I agree it is nice to have friends with the knowledge but I have to believe you have soaked up quite a bit of that knowledge too. I mean to look at your welds they appear to have been poured in place. No my friend don't sell yourself short. Damn fine fab work and welding...
This has been such a detailed video series.....love it but i worry the owner will not appreciate the work and the quality when he gets the bill.....hopefully he will realise that cost is soon forgotten but quality never is long term....great work 👌
Can't wait for rest of drop axle install. Have a project that will involve a drop axle... or 2! 😆. And they are used axles... but in a limited use capacity (ag)...
I think the this job deserves a plaque on the frame that lets everyone know who built it. I think that it would increase the resale value considerably.
@@j.c.smithprojects obviously, you take pride in your work and you should. My father always told me to be willing to sign my work no matter how insignificant it might seem. Good job JC!
Every once in a while, open both the welder and the plasma cutter's boxes and throw some compressed air at them to blow away the dust (make sure you're not blowing any water inside them tho). All that dust metalized and a bad idea to be left inside.
Love the videos! You’ve forgotten more about setting up a truck than I, or most folks, will ever know. I don’t suppose that it would do a bit of good to mention that you should wear gloves when doing any kind of metal fabrication 🤔? I like the Black Stallion drivers gloves. Light, pretty good dexterity but decent protection.
Re; the lift axle pressure control panel. Some states frown on the pressure control being mounted inside the cab. The actuation switch about has to be within easy reach of the vehicle operator, but not the pressure control. Might be worth checking out.
For not being a welder you can stick metal together pretty good. I wish i had thaf skill i guess i need to buy a welder and find time to practice. If your still looking for the air bags call Toledo Spring they usually have a good selection in stock. Not sure if they do shipping or not but if not i can help you get them shipped to you
So I gave up on a lift axle after what I thought it was gonna hit the drive shaft but now thinking it may of been sitting to high. Dang wish would of looked at that more before gave up on that project. I was thinking since it was single axle and drive shaft comes down more it was the issue.
Hey JC, question, even if that lift axle was in great shape and had the correct mounting height for this truck, you would still had to cut and modify for the new frame width due to the outside "L" stiffeners added? That turned out extremely nice, great job!
My driveline guy says a balanced driveline is a cheap driveline. He pounds them straight with a hammer. Considering my half cab crane Carrier rig drives as smooth as a BMW with 3 drivelines he made i believe him, wasn't all new parts either.
I have a bunch of Snap-On screwdriver handles that do/did that. Got them all warrantieed. At least the Snap-On dealers were embarrassed. Craftsman don't care.
Very informative video. Man if you have a way of contacting I’d like to ask you a few questions about my 6.0 vt365!! It is having the infamous no start when hot but will run all day.
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I have been a welder for over fifty years. For my hobby I have built drag race cars for as many years. I am very particular in my work on these cars. Still to this day, I build custom cars and trucks. I have seen seen some bad work, but you are a builder / fabricator that does excellent work. Your work is priceless !
J.C loves what he does. There's no halfway measure in him. He's either doing it, or he's not. I like how he works with his wife too ❤
I am glad you work on this and do it wright Building truck frames your way will last
Your skill level is so incredibly impressive, thank you for putting these videos together.
It’s really cool to watch a master work at his craft and walk us through the process!!
I finally see someone with the same philosify when it comes to doing brakes and suspensions. A lot of owners I have known over the years used to ridicule me for doing cam bushings,and new slacks each brake job plus drums. Some of them would even chisel the brake lining off and rerivet cheap lining back on to save a few dollars. Your quality is about the best I have seen, using used frames and parts. You need to be teaching the next generation of techs at a votech center. Enjoy Memorial Day. Bill
i dont think i would be a very good teacher
Cam bushings and slacks every brake job is crazy, talk about throwing money away for no reason..
@@j.c.smithprojects you would be an EXCELLENT instructor!
Had an automechanics instructor at community College that was very adamant about doing things right, and he would swear like a sailor to make some of his points.
But that was in 1978.
Not many snowflake "angels" can take that anymore.
Dear @@j.c.smithprojects
But you are already and definitely a very good one! 👍👌👏
Best regards, luck and health in particular.
@@leejohnson6173 it depends all on preventive maintenance & how long the brakes last till next replacement. If the slacks, bushings & S can NEVER get greased till next brake job... they could be worn out by next brake job. Just saying....
Every time I watch one of your videos J.C. it makes me thankful I don’t live in the rust belt. Im no professional, but I can tell that every weld you burn in sits real flat and has great penetration every single time. That welder of yours is a great piece of kit. and the homemade brackets you made look perfect. See you in the next one👍
I agree with you. I came across him two days ago and can't stop watching him at work. A real professional and master, very knowledgable and working with his wife and how he explain things, is so cool ❤
I like your attention to detail when you’re building any projects you’re very thorough and nothing is left untouched and built to your highest standards. Thank you for sharing looking forward to seeing the next episode.
Best how-to on the freakin web… I love this guy almost as much as my wife does..
Holy crap JC....the sheer amount of work going into just that lift axle is mind blowing. Let alone the hundreds of hours you gotta have in the truck as a whole....this guy better have deep pockets. I know you said his budget was shot many videos ago and you're into this project deep outta personal pocket...I hope he can get you squared away.
J.C You are a stickler for detail. Love your work, few truly care about doing things right.
The HTP dual shield process is just right for what you are doing. Fast and clean.
Thank U 4 bringing us along J.C., your fabrication skills are A1 first class! I was surprised this trk. only has a 12k lb. steer axle under it. Plz work safely my friend.
dont mean to sound like a broken but it is such a joy to watch someone who cares so much about the quality and end result of a projuct thanks so much for sharing the video
i will be so happy to be done with this truck....but i cant over look things just to be done.
Great video J.C.Smith really enjoy watching you do the frame stretch on this truck. One more part almost completed the lift axle. Looking forward to your next video on this truck stay safe J.C. Smith.
Those mounts are amazing.
Quote of the episode … sometimes these projects drag on … nice work sir !!
This has been an excellent series thus far. I especially liked this video because of the approach to modifying the lift axle. You make this look easy!
its just nuts and bolts....i'm already nuts so now its just bolts.
nice job mister
Well done on new brackets
Over the year's I have been watching you, with all the old part's you have, you have saved yourself lots of cash by making stuff out of scrapped vehicles.
This in it self can pay for materials you had to buy and make a small profit and help pay bill's.
Thanks for another great video on this project, I have a feeling by the time you are done with this build the original one won't get it's rebuild any time soon. A, you won't want to deal with this garbage again and B, the guy won't be able to afford it anyway, so it'll do you a big favor getting out of it. Yeah I get what time and parts are worth doing this project, I just put 3K of parts in a 1/2 ton truck of mine and a $120 an hour for a morning of somebody else's shop time for a couple things I couldn't do myself . That would of been another huge bill on top if I hadn't done most of it on the side in my spare shop time. Take care.
hello jc its is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy
Thanks for sharing
😊great stuff as usual J C mate nothing wrong with your welding
Very informative as always. I think you’re a great welder
Man it's awesome to see how much you care about things being done the right way I'd love to see what you could build if you didn't have a budget.
Truck is looking good 👍 of what seen of it . Have a great evening JC and Mrs Smith.
33:27 needling your work is good. That peens the surface, pinning a weld is good because it relieves stresses built up and makes the weld less susceptible to stress fractures. If you go look at how they work the welds on Battleship Texas (drydocked currently, with videos online) you can see them weld, and then needling their welds as they go.
Great job looks like factory
Hi JC.
Love your channel.
Those weren't mistakes, they were prototypes. Proof of concept.
You keep saying "I am not a welder"... Well yes you are. You are the one that is holding the gun and doing the work. I agree it is nice to have friends with the knowledge but I have to believe you have soaked up quite a bit of that knowledge too. I mean to look at your welds they appear to have been poured in place. No my friend don't sell yourself short. Damn fine fab work and welding...
Great content and very methodical.
This has been such a detailed video series.....love it but i worry the owner will not appreciate the work and the quality when he gets the bill.....hopefully he will realise that cost is soon forgotten but quality never is long term....great work 👌
few realize just how much time, money and effort it takes to build these trucks.
Can't wait for rest of drop axle install. Have a project that will involve a drop axle... or 2! 😆. And they are used axles... but in a limited use capacity (ag)...
video should be out sunday
I bet you will be glad to get done with that Pete. Looks like everytime you get something done you find something else to fix.
i cant wait for it to leave....
@@j.c.smithprojects I bet it's irritating me just watching you getting irritated with it
You are going great work love what you are doing and can't wait to see you Start on the cabover
I think the this job deserves a plaque on the frame that lets everyone know who built it. I think that it would increase the resale value considerably.
i dont care what it gets as long as it leaves!
@@j.c.smithprojects obviously, you take pride in your work and you should. My father always told me to be willing to sign my work no matter how insignificant it might seem. Good job JC!
Every once in a while, open both the welder and the plasma cutter's boxes and throw some compressed air at them to blow away the dust (make sure you're not blowing any water inside them tho). All that dust metalized and a bad idea to be left inside.
Love the videos! You’ve forgotten more about setting up a truck than I, or most folks, will ever know. I don’t suppose that it would do a bit of good to mention that you should wear gloves when doing any kind of metal fabrication 🤔? I like the Black Stallion drivers gloves. Light, pretty good dexterity but decent protection.
i wear gloves when i feel they are necessary.
Re; the lift axle pressure control panel.
Some states frown on the pressure control being mounted inside the cab.
The actuation switch about has to be within easy reach of the vehicle operator, but not the pressure control.
Might be worth checking out.
i have 3 trucks with lift axles and all the controls are in the cab. ohio might not be one of them.
For not being a welder you can stick metal together pretty good. I wish i had thaf skill i guess i need to buy a welder and find time to practice. If your still looking for the air bags call Toledo Spring they usually have a good selection in stock. Not sure if they do shipping or not but if not i can help you get them shipped to you
if you do something enough...eventually it has to start going better.
@@j.c.smithprojects good point
Is this about the time you hare yourself being a perfectionist can be hard on you you do awesome work
Good progress!
So I gave up on a lift axle after what I thought it was gonna hit the drive shaft but now thinking it may of been sitting to high. Dang wish would of looked at that more before gave up on that project. I was thinking since it was single axle and drive shaft comes down more it was the issue.
this is actually intended to be a pusher axle. mounted in front of the drive axle. the dip in the axle tube is there to accommodate the drive shaft.
@@j.c.smithprojects mine was as well. Just didn’t seem to work when raised. I just did measurements on ground
I bet those new drive tires were expensive recap or not..
Hey JC, question, even if that lift axle was in great shape and had the correct mounting height for this truck, you would still had to cut and modify for the new frame width due to the outside "L" stiffeners added? That turned out extremely nice, great job!
What Milwaukee saw is that? Part number?
When I buy a truck that needs stretched, it is coming to you!!
My driveline guy says a balanced driveline is a cheap driveline. He pounds them straight with a hammer. Considering my half cab crane Carrier rig drives as smooth as a BMW with 3 drivelines he made i believe him, wasn't all new parts either.
💪🏻👍🏻👌🏻
pretty impressive fabrication work for not being a "welder"
Do you go to east or west to get your parts? I am know the area well and was curious.
I go east, west, south and north. if you know the area you know what cities they are.
Isn't OCD wonderful!😂
Be careful welding while sitting on that seat. Mrs Smith will be rubbing burn ointment on your junk
If you would like to get rust off metal use toilet bowl cleaner . You should experiment with time .
A smart sandblast cabinet company should give him a nice sandblasting cabinet to help sell their product.
All my Craftsman screwdrivers start producing that nasty stank after a few years.
I have a bunch of Snap-On screwdriver handles that do/did that.
Got them all warrantieed.
At least the Snap-On dealers were embarrassed.
Craftsman don't care.
Those birds sure are chatty.
If tha guy that owns that truck is your buddy then i would stop talkin to him.. and answering his calls. and mybe piss him off a bit.
Very informative video.
Man if you have a way of contacting I’d like to ask you a few questions about my 6.0 vt365!!
It is having the infamous no start when hot but will run all day.
look for a leak in the hp oil system.
Wonderful job with the new brackets J.C 🔧🔩 I understand you completely for ditching the pitted ones.