I am really enjoying this build.... from my chair. lol. Plans on paper are only going to get you close. Nice to see others go through the "well that will not work, what was I thinking" .
On my Chevy COE project, my radiator sits under the cut out of the cab. Engine behind that. Your probably already done, but why fight it, put the engine back if you have the room. My driveshaft is about 21" long. Also make sure you take into consideration the drive shaft angle.
Looking good, I think I like your original design for the engine mounts for ease of removal. It wasn't pretty looking but it was functional. Looking forward to your next video. 🎉
Being a visualizer myself, this build is really entertaining for me. I’ll have to say, my preference, I liked the first motor mounts. But it’s your truck. YOU have to be happy with it. Great job! Looking forward to all the rest of the build. Oh, and never think it’s too long. Unless you’re thinking about editing. 😂
Man brother you did a good job installing and fabricating the crossmember for the motor mounts ,and the transmission you did a good job Fabricating the crossmember for the transmission to . And You made a good decision where you install the engine, l like the work your doing my friend ,God bless you have a blessed day. God willing I’m exciting to see the next video ,thank you my friend..
Great progress there Wally. If you’re going with the sleeper option you may want to consider how you can still drop the engine in case you ever need to. The cross member will slide forward but you will still need a way of getting a hoist/ crane into the sleeper to lower the engine. Once the engine/ trans combination has been lowered to the ground how do you move the truck over it. While it’s at your place you’ve got the gantry but anywhere else and it’s going to be a real pain in the butt. I’m certainly not trying to make things difficult but it’s easier to sort out now. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺
Great install on the engine. The redo of the mounts was a spot on after thought. Where the angle mounts onto the bottom of the frame, maybe add a few gussets onto each side. The forces from the weight of the engine will cause the tubing to flex the angle iron. Totally have me hooked when your videos show up!
"No way, I'm not buying another project" either famous last words or the single greatest lie a man has ever told himself? 😂😂😂 Realistically if you need to take that engine crossmember out it's just one by and a zip wheel will have that off in minutes. Shame you never took that far crossmember out before it would have saved you so much ballache when siting the engine, but hey it all worked out in the end. Cheers Wally, lots of great work done this week and the old truck is looking a lot closer to getting on the road. see you next week - stay safe
I know nothing about fabrication. I love seeing how you solve problems that arise. The truck has a great look and you have top of the line skills. ❤ The channel
You’re a clever bloke doing a fantastic job with limited resources. I was having a giggle at the engine crane battle ( which you won) having installed a slant six in a dodge truck I had once with a come-along - not sketchy at all😂 Can’t wait to see more progress 🇦🇺
Hey, from accross the pond again. Don't think you'll have too many problems with the water over heating as the campers rad was a ways forward. Just to be sure, why not put two helpers in line with the water pump, one inlet and one outlet. Loving the build Matey.
I love the fact you used the motorhome chassis the 454 and keep it riding high! It will still be a functional working truck you can use. In my world i would have to do a super nice dump bed and no sleeper. But its your truck and your build. Fantastic either way!😁😁😁
The sleeper section could be hinged on one side of the chassis rail and flip up like a hood. That way it should give you access to most of the engine. I’d also add 4 more lengths of that 1 inch pipe under the transmission cross member and drill through the bottom of the chassis and insert very long bolts. Than tack the top ones to the underside of the rail and the four tack to the crossmember. That way you could remove the crossmember but have the location pins on the top still there for alignment.
Wally, u almost had me going for a box of Band-Aids, when u were pushing and togging the motor jack.. The motor mounts and brace's and trans mount looks cool..
38 inch sleeper or even 46 would be great you have the room,hope you put wheels on the tables. Wish I had your welding skills, a sleeper from a wrecking yard ,one off a peterbilt,small short one
You can use a Toyota Prius 12v waterpump as an assist at the radiator. I would drive it and then see if you need it. Factor in the cooling of the pipe itself.
Tip: Measure the pinion angle on the yoke now and adjust the transmission spacers to match the drop on the transmission as it sits. It is easier to adjust the transmission angle with those heavy wall tubing pieces, than to mess with rear end leaf spring spacers and stuff. Adjust the transmission to match the rear end angle as it sits, not the other way.
I really enjoy watching your channel and I am subscribed. I think you’re doing some really nice work, and I’m glad you put wheels on your welding tables. I built one with some fold up and down leafs to make it over 8 feet long. I can actually put a motorcycle on top of it, I built the bridge crane in my garage. Lift things up.
How about a tilt box/bed? The stock water pump will move the coolant ok. Pontiac Fiero's have the stock pumps on the engine and a front mounted radiator with the supply and return pipes hid behind the rocker panels. That's about 16' of piping. You'll be ok with running aluminumized exhaust pipe.
Hi Wally , Lov your video's .....Your doing a great job, Just one question, Your Neighbors must lov you, with all the noise with your shop right in your front yard, Lol, Have a Great day Bud,
Being a Brit I thought Dennis Taylor was an old world snooker champion Wally? Where you are going to set the motor is going to give you a puppy house instead of having a dog house inside the cab. Nice one marrah, that's Geordie for mate, friend, I live in the Northeast of England. That is the dialect for this region of England. Good going with your project I'd expect your wife to be having conniption fits with you having it in the yard, mine certainly would be. Then again we couldn't get, even the engine in my yard.
im sure the stock bb water pump will push the water over that distance ( the pic in my avatar has the rad laying down in between the chasis rails up the back , i used 1 1/2 inch copper pipe for the full length of the ute , plumber style , 10 years old now ) i would redo that front crossmember it needs to be wide like the rear one there will be a lot flex going on on uneven terrain , the engine mount are great just the crossmember that's where that big block torque connect to the truck . the front left will be lifting and the right will push down . love this build i would prefer yours over dennis taylors , this is gunna be a real truck
In my experience with pumps as long as the radiator top is higher than the block the water pump should be more than sufficient, the only thing that could hinder the flow is head pressure which I think would be very little .
Possible a piece of plywood would help the hoist roll better on the pavers. I just have dirt to work on where I am so good luck rolling anything. 😁 I don't think your wife would be happy if you pick up a lot lizard. 🤣
I have a 1948 Ford COE. I’m going to hire a professional builder/welder build a tilt cab on mine. I’m a bit nervous about putting the engine that far back and throwing off the weight balance. I plan to use my truck as a pickup but to also pull a 40ft camper trailer. That much weight all on the rear end could cause an accident. Front wheels could hydroplane in a rainstorm or puddles. I realize Corvettes have mid-rear engines, but difference is, they were designed to handle that weight. Enjoying your Videos, just a little concerned with the weight distribution.
I was hoping you would put a power steering system on this vehicle may be off of a 1 ton truck or something. I know it wouldn’t work with rack and pinion. But it’s got to be power steering, right?
If your really worried about flow rate of the stock water pump you could always run an electric water pump they have an increased GPM vs the stock pump and you wont need a booster pump.
How come you didn’t want to put back in the front we’re it was,and how easy will it be if for some reason the motor blew up,how hard will it be to drop it, were your putting it, just wondering
As much as it will get driven, under the cab in its stock location would be fine. How often do you replace water pumps or even sparkplugs on today's injected engines? Use a van dipstick to check the oil and drive it. It is no longer a COE.
Really enjoy your work but one thing about that crossmember, I think the tabs where the bolts go through should Really be inside the chassis not under, just my 2 cents worth
You need an old guy like me as a helper. I’m not an engineer but I do enjoy helping and learning on this kind of project. Problem is, I’m in Ohio 😅
24" sleeper.. might be a snug fit for a lot lizard 😂😂😂
Not for a meth lizard lol
'Sleeper leapers' come in all sizes.
Right and this guy says he like climbing on far girls. @@jakleo337
@@BubbaWindham Scrawny lizard size sleeper ??
i almost choked on my water when you threw out "lot lizard"! This a great series Wally!
I'm really enjoying this build and you're doing a great job.
Denis from Alex Taylor racing made the whole cab flip forward on his Coe for easy maintenance
The things guys do for fun… 😁
Fighting gravity and not getting crushed in the process. 👍
Lookin good.
Love watching your process fantastic workmanship
Make your sleeper tge size of a twin bed mattress.. Trust me, it will make life so much easier..
This truck is looking better and better!
Well Done Wally !!! .... Truck looks good so far... Really looking forward to seeing this Run and Drive.. ( keep workin )
Finally a coe that will actually be usable
That’s the idea.
Weather is working with you now. No more 115 degree days. Great progress!!!
Oh man it’s sooooo nice out!
I WAS REACHING IN THROUGH THE SCREEN TO TRY AND HELP YOU OUT WHEN YOU WERE PLACING THAT ENGINE IN. 😁😃
LoL same here!
killer mounting and easy maintenace
Motor mounts (imo) looked waaaay better 1st way.
Just enjoy your fabrication philosophy 👍🏻
Oh this is just getting better and better. Loving this engine/trans placement.
Looking good Mister Wally lookin forward to the next video 😊
Well done Wally way to go
Love it ! Keep going!
I am really enjoying this build.... from my chair. lol. Plans on paper are only going to get you close. Nice to see others go through the "well that will not work, what was I thinking" .
Floor turned out great 👍
Man I'm tired and achy just watching you Wally
Looking great and clean Wally 🇿🇦
Engine in ! awesome 👍
Beautiful job ! Can't wait for the next stage ! 😉🙃😎 NZ
On my Chevy COE project, my radiator sits under the cut out of the cab. Engine behind that. Your probably already done, but why fight it, put the engine back if you have the room. My driveshaft is about 21" long. Also make sure you take into consideration the drive shaft angle.
Definitely not done. I checked the the angles 👍
What if the engine needs to come out?
good job looking forward to the next one .!
Learning a lot here...
Looking good. Love those monster engines!
That trucks coming along. I like your motor mounts a lot.
I sent you an email but I guess I should just call you.
You are really putting in the hours and getting this done! Nice to see so much progress!
That truck that Dennis is building is amazing. Plenty of home built parts that look amazing. Smart to have accommodations for lot lizard 🦎 👍
Great project, it's getting really interesting now!
Impressive wrestling that 1/4" plate out of the truck! Truck is going to be fantastic Wally !
i am loving watching the way you work it all out man.
the build is coming on a treat .we are all rooting for you..
Looking good.
Awesome video
Looking good, I think I like your original design for the engine mounts for ease of removal. It wasn't pretty looking but it was functional. Looking forward to your next video. 🎉
Being a visualizer myself, this build is really entertaining for me. I’ll have to say, my preference, I liked the first motor mounts. But it’s your truck. YOU have to be happy with it.
Great job! Looking forward to all the rest of the build.
Oh, and never think it’s too long. Unless you’re thinking about editing. 😂
Man brother you did a good job installing and fabricating the crossmember for the motor mounts ,and the transmission you did a good job Fabricating the crossmember for the transmission to . And You made a good decision where you install the engine, l like the work your doing my friend ,God bless you have a blessed day. God willing I’m exciting to see the next video ,thank you my friend..
Thanks.
Yup. Place engin first. Then build cab. BUT, your gettin it. Should be sweet when done.
Looking good 👍👍
Great content man
Awesome job as usual !
Great progress there Wally. If you’re going with the sleeper option you may want to consider how you can still drop the engine in case you ever need to. The cross member will slide forward but you will still need a way of getting a hoist/ crane into the sleeper to lower the engine. Once the engine/ trans combination has been lowered to the ground how do you move the truck over it. While it’s at your place you’ve got the gantry but anywhere else and it’s going to be a real pain in the butt. I’m certainly not trying to make things difficult but it’s easier to sort out now. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺
Another great video 🇬🇧👍👍👍
COE life! 😁
Great install on the engine. The redo of the mounts was a spot on after thought. Where the angle mounts onto the bottom of the frame, maybe add a few gussets onto each side. The forces from the weight of the engine will cause the tubing to flex the angle iron.
Totally have me hooked when your videos show up!
"No way, I'm not buying another project" either famous last words or the single greatest lie a man has ever told himself? 😂😂😂
Realistically if you need to take that engine crossmember out it's just one by and a zip wheel will have that off in minutes.
Shame you never took that far crossmember out before it would have saved you so much ballache when siting the engine, but hey it all worked out in the end.
Cheers Wally, lots of great work done this week and the old truck is looking a lot closer to getting on the road.
see you next week - stay safe
I didn’t take it out because I didn’t want the frame rails to separate more.
@@wallysworkin823 Thanks Wally, that makes a hell of a lot of sense, it just goes to show its easy to second guess from behind a keyboard - take care
nice fab job
I know nothing about fabrication.
I love seeing how you solve problems that arise.
The truck has a great look and you have top of the line skills. ❤ The channel
Thanks 👍
That worked really good , nice job.
Love the editing, really builds the excitement level. Thanks for posting.
You’re a clever bloke doing a fantastic job with limited resources.
I was having a giggle at the engine crane battle ( which you won) having installed a slant six in a dodge truck I had once with a come-along - not sketchy at all😂
Can’t wait to see more progress
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I caught the lot lizard thing, so funny! I thought your first set of mounts looked real good. Looking forward to more.
great - now i gotta pee ! awesome - i like the engine mount you made
Hey, from accross the pond again. Don't think you'll have too many problems with the water over heating as the campers rad was a ways forward. Just to be sure, why not put two helpers in line with the water pump, one inlet and one outlet. Loving the build Matey.
I think the motor mounts and transmission support look great. I can't wait to see the next video!
boss can you fill teh pavers with something for a smooth non slick surface?
I love the fact you used the motorhome chassis the 454 and keep it riding high! It will still be a functional working truck you can use. In my world i would have to do a super nice dump bed and no sleeper. But its your truck and your build. Fantastic either way!😁😁😁
I’m always changing my mind so who knows.
Great job you worked hard to get it right looks great 👍
Great job as always
Cool video like a drag truck engine behind you , down low equal balance. 👍
The positive thing if you put the engine below the sleeper is, that you can call it a mid-engine race car ;)
This is really looking cool.
✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.
The sleeper section could be hinged on one side of the chassis rail and flip up like a hood. That way it should give you access to most of the engine.
I’d also add 4 more lengths of that 1 inch pipe under the transmission cross member and drill through the bottom of the chassis and insert very long bolts. Than tack the top ones to the underside of the rail and the four tack to the crossmember. That way you could remove the crossmember but have the location pins on the top still there for alignment.
Good idea, I’m still not sold on the stock mount yet either.
@@wallysworkin823 I’m liking your method of visualising it, thinking it through, trying it, then modifying it. I like forward to the next episode 😎👍🏻
@@MrBLUEDEVILUK thanks for watching.
Wally-at @ 13:05 the oil filter spun a 1/8 turn as it slid across the frame rail.Check it before starting it up.
Good eye!!!!
I saw it 👍
Wally, u almost had me going for a box of Band-Aids, when u were pushing and togging the motor jack.. The motor mounts and brace's and trans mount looks cool..
38 inch sleeper or even 46 would be great you have the room,hope you put wheels on the tables. Wish I had your welding skills, a sleeper from a wrecking yard ,one off a peterbilt,small short one
👍🏻Nice job!
You can use a Toyota Prius 12v waterpump as an assist at the radiator. I would drive it and then see if you need it. Factor in the cooling of the pipe itself.
Tip: Measure the pinion angle on the yoke now and adjust the transmission spacers to match the drop on the transmission as it sits. It is easier to adjust the transmission angle with those heavy wall tubing pieces, than to mess with rear end leaf spring spacers and stuff.
Adjust the transmission to match the rear end angle as it sits, not the other way.
I did, it still needs adjusting.
@@wallysworkin823 Yeah you`ll sort it out somehow. It looks really good sitting in the middle of the frame. Good weight distribution also.
Since the engine is so far back, you could make a FRUNK behind the radiator so you would have some place to store stuff.
Nice work!
I really enjoy watching your channel and I am subscribed. I think you’re doing some really nice work, and I’m glad you put wheels on your welding tables. I built one with some fold up and down leafs to make it over 8 feet long. I can actually put a motorcycle on top of it, I built the bridge crane in my garage. Lift things up.
Should've put bottom rails on the work tables higher so you can get engine hoist under them so lifting stuff on and off is easier
How about a tilt box/bed? The stock water pump will move the coolant ok. Pontiac Fiero's have the stock pumps on the engine and a front mounted radiator with the supply and return pipes hid behind the rocker panels. That's about 16' of piping. You'll be ok with running aluminumized exhaust pipe.
Tilt bed crossed my mind. I know a few off road guys that use stock pumps with the radiator in the back with no issues .
Hi Wally , Lov your video's .....Your doing a great job, Just one question, Your Neighbors must lov you, with all the noise with your shop right in your front yard, Lol,
Have a Great day Bud,
Neighbors are cool.
Being a Brit I thought Dennis Taylor was an old world snooker champion Wally?
Where you are going to set the motor is going to give you a puppy house instead of having a dog house inside the cab. Nice one marrah, that's Geordie for mate, friend, I live in the Northeast of England. That is the dialect for this region of England. Good going with your project I'd expect your wife to be having conniption fits with you having it in the yard, mine certainly would be. Then again we couldn't get, even the engine in my yard.
Definitely not the same Dennis lol. My wife doesn’t care it keeps me out of her hair.
I would vote for 30” sleeper
im sure the stock bb water pump will push the water over that distance ( the pic in my avatar has the rad laying down in between the chasis rails up the back , i used 1 1/2 inch copper pipe for the full length of the ute , plumber style , 10 years old now ) i would redo that front crossmember it needs to be wide like the rear one there will be a lot flex going on on uneven terrain , the engine mount are great just the crossmember that's where that big block torque connect to the truck . the front left will be lifting and the right will push down . love this build i would prefer yours over dennis taylors , this is gunna be a real truck
I’m not worried about it. I know off road guys set up like yours and use stock pumps with no issues.
Full custom garage built a BOE bed over engine also, I don't recall him ever finishing it
lot lizard....you crack me up
Thanks for fixing the stereo channel balancing for your mic, that was quite annoying on the first videos of the playlist ;D
bravocool
In my experience with pumps as long as the radiator top is higher than the block the water pump should be more than sufficient, the only thing that could hinder the flow is head pressure which I think would be very little .
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A couple pieces of plywood under truck make hoist move easier
Possible a piece of plywood would help the hoist roll better on the pavers. I just have dirt to work on where I am so good luck rolling anything. 😁 I don't think your wife would be happy if you pick up a lot lizard. 🤣
Haha no she wouldn’t.
Turned it into a CPE (cab past engine)😊
I have a 1948 Ford COE. I’m going to hire a professional builder/welder build a tilt cab on mine. I’m a bit nervous about putting the engine that far back and throwing off the weight balance. I plan to use my truck as a pickup but to also pull a 40ft camper trailer. That much weight all on the rear end could cause an accident. Front wheels could hydroplane in a rainstorm or puddles. I realize Corvettes have mid-rear engines, but difference is, they were designed to handle that weight. Enjoying your Videos, just a little concerned with the weight distribution.
I agree on the weight placement
I was hoping you would put a power steering system on this vehicle may be off of a 1 ton truck or something. I know it wouldn’t work with rack and pinion. But it’s got to be power steering, right?
It will definitely have power steering.
@@wallysworkin823
I have a 57 Dodge cabover and a 58 Fc170 that'll both need steering ideas when I get to them.
That engine mount area looks great......lets hope nobody sees it.
Maybe fabricate another and stick it on the roof for a picnic basket rack.
😂
If your really worried about flow rate of the stock water pump you could always run an electric water pump they have an increased GPM vs the stock pump and you wont need a booster pump.
How come you didn’t want to put back in the front we’re it was,and how easy will it be if for some reason the motor blew up,how hard will it be to drop it, were your putting it, just wondering
It’s easier to get out where it is by far.
As much as it will get driven, under the cab in its stock location would be fine. How often do you replace water pumps or even sparkplugs on today's injected engines? Use a van dipstick to check the oil and drive it. It is no longer a COE.
Maybe try swapping out the casters on that engine hoist for a had rubber style? Might go over the pavers better.
Just need concrete.
@@wallysworkin823 Well, that too. lol
yeah..
but......
when?
casters are fast cheap and now
You could just change the front drive bracket’s to lower the alternator.
Really enjoy your work but one thing about that crossmember, I think the tabs where the bolts go through should Really be inside the chassis not under, just my 2 cents worth