Helping a friend resurrect an old 1956 Chevy hotrod with a modern LS engine.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
  • Buddy of mine asked for some help to get an LS installed in his old 56 Chevy that he use to have and decided to give him a hand getting it installed and running along with a few mechanical things
    00:00 Intro
    05:09 adding return line to fuel tank
    08:36 cutting down the oil pan
    13:33 pulling 56 Chevy into the shop
    18:10 Prepping and installing the LS engine
    26:10 plumbing the fuel lines for the LS
    34:09 working on exhaust manifolds to fit the 56 Chevy
    38:51 First Start with the new LS
    44:20 Building the exhaust out some used junk
    47:19 Bleed brakes and random junk before first drive.
    51:21 Ending and final drive.
    Music
    Grace Behind the Curtain - Silent Partner
    River Blues - TrackTribe
    Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams
    Swing Theory - Freedom Trail Studio
    Future King of Heaven - Zachariah Hickman
    Slingshot - Steve Adams
    Orange Sunset - Quincas Moreira
    Buckeye Bonzai - Vans in Japan
    Road Trip - Slynk
    Chunk - Quincas Moreira
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Комментарии • 442

  • @trevorkrause5874
    @trevorkrause5874 2 года назад +74

    I’m sure glad Brent puts up with my shit and always is the best help a guy could ask for. Thanks Brent and now we move on to the Essex eventually. Lol.

    • @dougschmidt8302
      @dougschmidt8302 2 года назад +2

      You passed on all the big smiles to me also enjoy watching happy people 😁😁

    • @glennnickerson8438
      @glennnickerson8438 2 года назад +8

      He's a good egg! I'm sure every subscriber would call him a friend after meeting Brent once.

    • @pa6390
      @pa6390 2 года назад +7

      Nice car Trevor.... Enjoy..

    • @davidhollinghurst5572
      @davidhollinghurst5572 2 года назад +2

      Good old Trevor

    • @franksgarage8551
      @franksgarage8551 2 года назад +4

      A lucky guy to have a friend with unlimited skills. Met Brent a couple times. Need to sit down and chat over a couple cold snacks, coffee or a meal

  • @brendagaunce8757
    @brendagaunce8757 11 месяцев назад +3

    Found a new home at D D Speed shop like this build and glad to see where it finally went to finish up its new life.

  • @AndyGeesGarage
    @AndyGeesGarage 2 года назад +6

    Friends working together to get a cool old car back on the road…nothing much better than that!

  • @shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858
    @shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858 2 года назад +2

    Your favourite pass time welding oil pans

  • @michaelfrancis7072
    @michaelfrancis7072 2 года назад +13

    It never ceases to amaze me how much work you guys put in to get these old cars up and running. Then you make it look easy lol. Great job, and a great car.

  • @cowfrank
    @cowfrank 2 года назад

    The drone shots mixed with the funky jams and beautiful countryside is truly pleasing to watch.. you have a gift.

  • @jjock3239
    @jjock3239 Год назад

    Super video! I just loved seeing the 56 coming back to life, and the joy in Trevor's voice when it fired up.

  • @rustyirongarage4465
    @rustyirongarage4465 2 года назад +5

    Man everyone needs a Friend like you! Keep up the great work man!

  • @dayslife
    @dayslife 2 года назад +5

    Brent, you are one top halfass builder. and my favorite one. and tell Pablo to keep his eyes on the road and stop looking for birds nests ...lol

  • @StirlingLighthouse
    @StirlingLighthouse 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the fun! 👍

  • @stomper2582
    @stomper2582 2 года назад +4

    Brent you are a magician when it comes to changing an old motorless hull of a car into a very desirable cruising classic. Much admiration to you. Thanks for sharing your garage and letting us hang out with you. 👊😎👍

  • @mikebetts5532
    @mikebetts5532 11 месяцев назад +2

    DD speed shop just bought this car recently. He turned it into a two door. and he’s complaining about all the welding you did…. I thought you guys did an excellent job of getting his car back on the road…. keep up the great work. Mike from Florida.⛓️⚒️⛏️🔨🔧⚙️🔩👍👍

  • @toboldygo5823
    @toboldygo5823 2 года назад

    You said it’s old-school 70s you hit it right on the head🪄🤯✨🤪 👋🏻😎✌🏻🎸🥁 I like the work Trevor does👍🏻✨

  • @SuperCOOLDAD1
    @SuperCOOLDAD1 2 года назад +6

    Dig these 50+ minute long vids, I thought that was an old school Taxi cab at first LOL 😁, awesome job. Hurry up and wait on Trevor 😅! ✌🏻😊🇺🇸🇨🇦

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 2 года назад +1

    Not a fan of four doors but 56 Chevys are hard to get. Thanks for giving it new life.

  • @saltycreole2673
    @saltycreole2673 Год назад

    That driving music. All I could think of was "Ooooh yeeeeah boi"!

  • @jimpatnode4445
    @jimpatnode4445 2 года назад +1

    I like the look of that more door.

  • @michaelweeks6022
    @michaelweeks6022 2 года назад

    It's fun watching someone put a progect togather and insparing ,keep up the good work. Saying Hi from Tennessee !

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 Год назад

    Nice ole cruiser, all he needs now is some rust repair. You did a great job on this engine swap. Trev must be stoked being able to have his old Chevy back on the road. That's what friends are for.

  • @kennyguillotte1881
    @kennyguillotte1881 2 года назад +5

    I know you say no drama, that is what most of us are looking for, and the power. As always you make it look easy. Great video.

  • @EdOfTheNorth
    @EdOfTheNorth 2 года назад +19

    No misses, no chatters. The old school posi track looks to be working perfectly as seen by the black stripes Trevor left on the bridge. I always enjoy watching Brent work. He is surely a talented man.

    • @Mercmad
      @Mercmad 2 года назад

      It's probably a Miller or Lincoln Posi...

    • @steinbauge4591
      @steinbauge4591 2 года назад

      Sure, getting these engine swaps actually right is good work (Car Wizard had a good video about that now)

  • @georgew.morrowiii118
    @georgew.morrowiii118 2 года назад +2

    Not only are you a cool dude, but you seem like a really great friend to have. “Drone Crash”

  • @howardkoster4026
    @howardkoster4026 2 года назад +1

    HEY!!! GREAT TO HEAR THIS RUN!!!

  • @billywhite3020
    @billywhite3020 2 года назад +1

    What a great job on that 56 sweet

  • @65chevelleboys91
    @65chevelleboys91 2 года назад +3

    Helping out a friend with his car and seeing their reactions when they drive it for the first time never gets old glad I started watching your channel

  • @livinglikarockstar
    @livinglikarockstar 2 года назад +7

    Love the way you repurpose and fabricate just all major systems... doesn't always have to be new and shiny! Definitely a homer simpson moment "Dooohhhh" when first fuel pump mount attempt, definitely can relate, ask me how i know:). As always thanks for sharing!!!

  • @floydt2029
    @floydt2029 2 года назад +2

    Trevor's car sure run great with the new mill, thanks Brent for this enjoyable video -love the scenery too!

  • @mikescott3641
    @mikescott3641 2 года назад

    Gotta love it when a plan comes together..

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 2 года назад +5

    OMG YOU make it all look so easy! Enjoyed watching! Love the build!

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson800 Год назад

    Anywho. Love your art. Love your laugh. Love your music. Love your test drives. Love your pups

  • @JackSquat54
    @JackSquat54 2 года назад

    This is what i want to do when i retire. This is fun and relaxing. I hope you are doing this until your 99, Brent and still enjoying it. I would listen to the same music too !

  • @DennisMurphey
    @DennisMurphey 2 года назад

    I know its not your car etc etc but by golly you are such a driven car guy, we learn a tip or neat method every video. And it is so fun to watch you crank through the process. Thank You for posting and those overhead shots are just awesome. Really appreciate all you do. D

  • @josephvais469
    @josephvais469 2 года назад +1

    Love your videos.. I especially love the early 1950"s models, plus your back drop music. Please keep up the great work. THANK you!!!

  • @brianhaw9398
    @brianhaw9398 2 года назад +1

    That is as good as it gets for cruises. It doesn't matter if someone walks close to it or a little kid touches it. Nice work,guys! Everyone needs a friend like you,Brent.👍🇨🇦

  • @danilopamintuan6961
    @danilopamintuan6961 2 года назад

    Nice one Brent, it makes your friend happy

  • @sylvainleseur1072
    @sylvainleseur1072 2 года назад

    I like help friends too. Thanks to share.

  • @darrylvohs5526
    @darrylvohs5526 2 года назад +3

    I enjoyed everything, the drone footage and the leaves changing color was phenomenal!

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 2 года назад +3

    Super solid of you to help Trevor out!

  • @thomashill4683
    @thomashill4683 Год назад

    Love to have him as friends or neighbor.

  • @rickw5229
    @rickw5229 2 года назад +2

    Love your channel, Brian! You are a very humble person. I love your sense of humour and cavalier approach, but clearly you have skills that you are not letting on about! I can fab and wing iron the fly, but I dare say not at your level! Cheers!

  • @arthursmith5409
    @arthursmith5409 2 года назад

    Yes, we can see Pablo is a happy camper. He's sitting first seat by his Pop's.

  • @frankleonard6570
    @frankleonard6570 2 года назад +4

    good stuff! i enjoy these LS swap videos and now we have a chev engine in a chev car! bonus! lol.
    i wish i had go getter friends like this!
    great job guys!
    nice old chev car back in action! nice interior in it 👍

  • @danbeckley3140
    @danbeckley3140 2 года назад

    Awesome video love your channel and love your sense of humor and your dog's and a sweet ride

  • @huuge3484
    @huuge3484 2 года назад +1

    Everybody gets their ears scratched. Nice...Friends like you are few and far between.

  • @RobertPerrigoOkiechopper
    @RobertPerrigoOkiechopper 2 года назад +2

    Nice work.

  • @jerrydaniel2541
    @jerrydaniel2541 2 года назад +4

    Awesome aproach and attack on this. You and your wife are excellent at presentation and I mean perfect at it.

  • @kevinsukdolak5007
    @kevinsukdolak5007 2 года назад +1

    I'm a big fan I really love your work. Thank you for recording for us to see.

  • @guywerry6614
    @guywerry6614 2 года назад

    Baby moons on chrome reverse - SWEET.

  • @Michael-wq8qu
    @Michael-wq8qu 2 года назад +2

    A suggestion to enable you to get cars into the workshop would be to put a hook on floor/wall that an electric winch can be used yet shifted between locations.

  • @SWEET-2381
    @SWEET-2381 2 года назад +4

    The music you pick while playing your videos, damn near reminded me of Mr Rogers neighborhood haha

  • @robertvought7295
    @robertvought7295 2 года назад

    You come up with the coolest 4 doors. Like the 57. Sits nice.

  • @commiehook6323
    @commiehook6323 2 года назад

    You know so much do do..... unreal. Great job guys!

  • @joe1annie2
    @joe1annie2 2 года назад

    Wow that crash at the end Hope all is good. She is a runner Thanks for sharing

  • @robpajer2416
    @robpajer2416 2 года назад

    this was great! that drone footage is hollywood

  • @shaunwright7442
    @shaunwright7442 Год назад

    Nice work n love old school hot rods the best 👍👍👍

  • @Doogie_Causey
    @Doogie_Causey 2 года назад +2

    Brent & Pablo For The Win

  • @Gectms
    @Gectms 2 года назад

    By far your channel has the best music of all the car channels I’m subscribed to.

  • @devinwhitlock5918
    @devinwhitlock5918 2 года назад

    Hello friends,love the charlie brown music when you speed up the footage of y'all working on the 56' Chevy how classic guys love you lots like family and hope to hear back from you soon thanks 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 2 года назад +1

    Great job and Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @alanhicks3361
    @alanhicks3361 Год назад

    Another great car on route love your work ,approach ,tequiniques etc.
    Just been watching Karl at make it custom and lounge forward to seeing you two building together two very different styles .
    But two great guys sharing their ideas and aptitudes.
    Going to be a great shoow of that I am sure
    Alan

  • @henryescat1104
    @henryescat1104 2 года назад +1

    Love that start up! It's alive! Hell yeah.. Nice project car.. So great when planing and pieces & parts come together. The more miss matched the cooler! Making use of what you have..awesome.

  • @roger4375
    @roger4375 2 года назад +1

    The good old days when a Chevy was the car to own…… 55, 56 & 57. Great old cars.

  • @jerrydaniel2541
    @jerrydaniel2541 2 года назад +3

    What a sweet little ride that will be!!!!

  • @allan9603
    @allan9603 2 года назад

    Brent's newest saying: Dead nuts🤣😂🙂👍👌
    Reminds me, I once had a dog named Fuzz Nuts.
    Cheers to Trevor, Brent and of course Pablo! 🍻👍🕺🇺🇸🇸🇪

  • @ebahraimabdulrahman4475
    @ebahraimabdulrahman4475 2 года назад

    Your rescue us appreciated

  • @David-82
    @David-82 2 года назад +3

    Next stop DDSpeedShop for a 2-Door conversion 😁

  • @darrenbyrne4622
    @darrenbyrne4622 2 года назад

    Brent im now sold on the LS looks and sounds like a get way to go cheers mate

  • @davidsolloway9349
    @davidsolloway9349 2 года назад +1

    Wow, congrads, you have become a master at putting in these LS engines, always fun to watch and to see how you problem solve

  • @bennyogden4524
    @bennyogden4524 2 года назад

    That's the absolute best coverage you can get is one of them with them little worried things I forget what they're called but that is so cool

  • @chicagovasko
    @chicagovasko 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful car... Can wait to see Canary finished.

  • @409mark
    @409mark 2 года назад +1

    THE MASTER FABRICATOR STRIKES AGAIN REALLY ENJOY WATCHING YOU WORK YOUR MAGIC THE ELECTRICAL STUFF BAFFLES MY MIND YOUR ONE OF MY FAVORITE RUclips VIDEOS TO WATCH AND THAT DOG KNOWS GOOD PEOPLE WHEN HE SEES THEM AND YOUR NO DOUBT HIS FAVORITE

  • @customowing
    @customowing 2 года назад

    Nicely done that going thing now was easy the way you showed I done.

  • @TrendsbySterling
    @TrendsbySterling 2 года назад

    Another job well done and some great tunes Brent!

  • @Thetrpm7
    @Thetrpm7 2 года назад +1

    Another cool car, another series of interesting and creative solutions. Well done!

  • @ronniegarland8621
    @ronniegarland8621 2 года назад +3

    Crank up the heat move quicker less filler rod bigger tungsten bigger lens
    Dont be afraid of high amps bro they are your friend 👍👍👍

    • @HalfassKustoms
      @HalfassKustoms  2 года назад +2

      haha usually my goto with the heat deal, if your burning holes your doing it right just gotta move faster

  • @ebahraimabdulrahman4475
    @ebahraimabdulrahman4475 2 года назад

    Old is gold no more word

  • @chrismays7455
    @chrismays7455 2 года назад +2

    The moon hub caps are cool

  • @mopedinthemalverns6661
    @mopedinthemalverns6661 2 года назад +1

    Lovely use of music at around 15:00 - that music is a 'Slow Drag' - very apt for a hotrod! Thumbs up.

  • @jdeltoro518
    @jdeltoro518 2 года назад +2

    Look beautiful,sounds great. Love Chevys

  • @donnie2533
    @donnie2533 2 года назад

    Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

  • @johnfederkeil9211
    @johnfederkeil9211 2 года назад +2

    Great video! I really liked this one! It would be nice to see an update on the car once he gets further along.

  • @paulsto6516
    @paulsto6516 2 года назад

    Nice car, Great fun, awesome music!

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 2 года назад

    My buddy Larry and I did this kind of stuff 30 years ago! Those golden moments Wrenching on Cars! We had a 3 car garage with a pit. Our version of a hoist!!

  • @theodoreko2700
    @theodoreko2700 2 года назад

    Love those bucket seats

  • @andrewkiwi1
    @andrewkiwi1 2 года назад

    Another awesome video thank you.

  • @ronlynch7744
    @ronlynch7744 2 года назад

    Man you guys Rocked out this 56’ quick. The sound of the LS in the 56’ will give ya a grin ear to ear. 😎👍🇨🇦

  • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
    @hensleyshobbies-doug7761 2 года назад

    Hell yeah, mighty frickin Cool! I’m diggin it!

  • @jasonlamanna6680
    @jasonlamanna6680 2 года назад +2

    It's a nice driver now...If it were mine, I would name it the Bruised Banana...

  • @bigmackstruckstop9213
    @bigmackstruckstop9213 2 года назад

    Awesome show see ya next time.

  • @marioreyes1308
    @marioreyes1308 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations!!
    Like always you are the best 👌

  • @chrisschofield5310
    @chrisschofield5310 2 года назад +2

    Great video Brent look forward to the next one cheers cs nsw Australia

  • @volvobrynk
    @volvobrynk 2 года назад

    It would look epic dressed as an Old school BB Chevy!
    Like it so fare

  • @bobfurman862
    @bobfurman862 2 года назад

    Solid good stuff as always, especially liked your choice in music for the ending road/drone footage.

  • @pa6390
    @pa6390 2 года назад +1

    Nice ride......

  • @blueeyz2046
    @blueeyz2046 2 года назад +1

    Yay! 1956! Carona and I's favorite year! You mix up some GOOD JB Weld! I am liking how you share part numbers. Very helpful on a possible LS swap on my 94 K1500.

  • @trevhoward8595
    @trevhoward8595 2 года назад

    Trevor's cst looking good, from your buddy Trevor, i just loved this video

  • @WingmanJohnny
    @WingmanJohnny Год назад

    Super cool 😎 great job. Keep up the great work

  • @johnsommerfeld6889
    @johnsommerfeld6889 2 года назад

    Cool! Close call with the drone at the end.

  • @joelstaab6773
    @joelstaab6773 2 года назад +1

    Hope Trevor drops it by in the future after he does some of the work on the rust and the front bumper. Just to see how it looks in the end even as he has no real plans to do more... but already it is more than a roller...
    I think we get a little attached to some of these rides... half of our joy seeing them on the road...

  • @franklindreidsr518
    @franklindreidsr518 2 года назад

    Thank you for the video.