My Dad Bought A Wrecked 2023 GMC Duramax Denali At A Copart Auction! Part 2 

Was this purchase a good decision??

I’m a retired automotive technician of 35 years. You guys did a fantastic job. Nice work gentleman. And the best part of it all is you had fun and you were able to do it together. Lifelong memories guys. Thanks for sharing.

As an old guy who has worked on his cars for 60 years, what you did is HUGE! To completely disassemble a frame and components, then get them back together and start right up, is amazing. Congrats

I am a jet fighter mechanic and auto mech of 60 years and I applaud both of you not only for the mechanical work but your work together. Myself and one son are getting ready to rescue a 1954 Dodge hemi drag car and put it back on the track and you guys kicked me in the pants to get moving before I am not able anymore. Thanks!

Too me this is the best father ,son project ever. What the both of you guys have accomplished is nothing short of amazing. Great job guys!!

I absolutely love how your dad’s emotions climb so high then immediately fall down into the depths of despair!😂😂😂 and then you’re laughing and making fun of your dad!!!! Hahaha. Lmao! I love you two. I love the relationship you have with each other!!!

Finally a channel that finishes a project in one video. Great job guys. Truck looks good.

I just went through this same thing with a Ford. Changed the bed, the cab, took it down to the bare frame and put it back together again. I did the same thing with labeling everything. Since it was only me as my friends and family thought I was a lunatic, it took me 8 months to do it. The satisfaction of starting it up again afterwards is unreal though!

Your enthusiasm is very good your dad should be very proud to have a son like you

Just look at the special bonding time you spent with your father. If I were you and done something like this with my dad, I would NOT ever get rid of it but, keep it forever. Down the road when your father is no longer around and you are feeling the heartache, I guarantee that every time you look at this truck, it will bring back a smile to your face when you remember this project and the good, bad and the funny moments. You cannot put a price tag on the sentimental times!

What a beautiful happy family. Kudos young man. Never lose that pride, and always be grateful. Oh, yeah... don't buy the truck. Your dad is just being a great dad by sticking to his word on the deal. But he does deserve to keep it. It will always remind him of you two working together to turn lemons into lemonade. Overcoming unsurmountable odds with his son.

Great project for yall to take on together! You'll both be talking about this one FOREVER!

I build vehicles for a living at an auto factory. Yes, the guys at the factory COULD have done that swap in half the time. However, they are working on one or two vehicles at most for almost 4 years straight. They know those vehicles inside and out, and have all the tools set to proper torque specs ahead of time. Parts are right there when they need them. So the fact that you and your dad did a complete frame swap in under 24 hours by yourselves in your shop is a feat. You guys probably save 20 grand just by doing two days worth of work. This was a job and a half, and you guys crushed it. Great job!

Unreal. The ultimate father and son project. Big thumbs up to both of you!

Hey Brad, tell your dad it was a great buy because it is going to make a great show to see you guys put this together.

I’m with your dad in the fact that it’s a TON of work and at my age wouldn’t do it. My biggest issue with the entire truck is the fact that it has a salvage/rebuilt title. It seriously hurts it’s value but if you plan to never sell the truck and keep it in the family it’s a non issue. Seriously proud and happy for both of you guys! Awesome father and son team work! You’re never going to forget this Brad! Keep the truck!!!

I really recommend that you watch the whole video. I have two sons and watching these two is special.

Your dad literally went on a rocket ship of emotions in this single video 😂

You guys are hilarious. I love how your dad went from crying to be in an expert on what to take off. It’s funny as hell.

lets make it simple.. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME.. NOT JUST THE BUILD ..BUT THE RELATIONSHIP YOU BOTH. HAVE IS PRICELESS...THANKS

Really enjoyed watching father and son work on a project of this magnitude together and getting it done.

You dad's range of emotions is totally understandable. The fear of the unknown can be tough, but he faced the fear and won. An amazing video and you are both remarkably patient to pull a swap like this off. WOW.. too cool... thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Wow I can’t even imagine!! You guys are rockstars! I feel like your Dad at my age when I look at big jobs! You are a good son for helping him with such a large project. I love doing projects with my son!

This thing is going to be worth every cent and every minute you spend on it. You’re blessed to have each other and you share a skill 99% of humans just DON’t have. If you spend regular 8 hour work days, both of you, 3 days max. l understand this project isn’t a priority, but when it’s do w, talk Pops Into a Plasti-dip shape shift red/orange yellow. I can’t wait to see this thing is complete!

I just so enjoy watching a father and a son work together I miss my dad every day y’all are so lucky

Seen you doing this with your dad brings tears to my eyes 👀. I wish I was able to do this with my dad. Nice job man. & also building good memories is the most important things. Keep it up. & thanks for bringing me joy & happiness 😊

Huge fan of you and your dad. You all make my bad days better. God bless all of you and have a great day.

It's just amazing, what you 2 guys can do in only 30 minutes and 19 seconds. It would take me at least 4 or 5 days to do all that.

Just look one day when your older with kids you can look back and get that smile on your face remembering the day you and your pops worked together on that truck.

Brad I salute you and your Dad for paying attention to the details. Most shops would just power up all the bolts and let it go at that. Congratulations and I would have no problem buying a rebuild from you guys.

This was fun watching your dad on the roller coaster of emotions!

I like the time clock in the time lapsed video segments. Never would have thought it would be a nice touch.

U said my dad and I!!!! Excellent use of the English language....very common now people say me and.....your hard workers and well educated ..sweet

Bro you guys have it all, the house, the shop, the tools, the toys, the girls and the money. but if I can have one thing from you two, I would choose the father and son relationship, very admirable.

Sitting here watching you and your Dad build this truck just warm my heart, I never had a Dad to do anything with. I think he got a great truck. Just remember all the memories you 2 are having together. Enjoy that truck.

Save that truck forever. It will mean so much more in the future than it does now. The ultimate father/son project. Nicely done!

I have a lot of respect for you guys for fixing it the right way and showing what it takes to do it. Plenty of other RU-vidrs simply butcher jobs like this by pulling the frame, making it pretty for the Thumbnail, and throwing it back to auction to claim a massive profit. Keep up the real work!

Give that new frame a couple coats of paint. Hopefully you took plenty of pictures as I have done this 3 times and it is remembering how everything is routed. Almost anybody can take it apart especially with a lift and tools. It is the reassembling . Have fun with your dad you are lucky to be able to work with him memories are forever.

Love that you get to work with your Dad all the time! Sure wish I could do that!! Great episode gentlemen!

The wiring on new cars is crazy. This is why I like pre-2005 vehicles....this is why they total them. I'm amazed there are people that actually want to fix these things....

I am stoked about this build... seriously. You guys have it easy... you are working with pretty much a brand new truck. You won't have to deal with the rust monsters. I have to do the same thing on a 95 Ford F350 crew cab long bed we named Tigger... and use to plow the snow in Minnesota.... and MAN, do WE HAVE RUST MONSTERS.

I’m not gonna lie I’m super impressed that you guys swapped this so quickly I thought it was gonna take forever

Your pop should be excited for the value of the content you can create alone. You’ve got the tools, lift, and the facility to make it easier, I think when it’s done he will be proud of the work you did together. Edit: I didn’t think you’d already be done by the end of this video when I commented at the beginning. Awesome to see your dad smiling at the end.

Watched you guys a ton back in the day, just getting current day. Problems happen but doing it right after that is being a craftsmen. Appreciate the father/son relationships being built 💯

Bonding time with dad while fixing the truck...Priceless! Purchase was a good decision. Plus dad is always right, it was the son's fault :)

Every time I watch it reminds me of me and my dad working out in the garage arguing and making fun all the time I love this so much 😂😂

Any video with you and your Pops are in I'm going to watch. It reminds me of me and my sons relationship. Much love

Nothing like father and son bonding time you can’t buy that! Great job guys thanks for the video brad

I did this exact job at least a dozen times working at the GM Proving grounds. Its actually easy work.

By the way you and your dad got me subscribed. I admire the time you spend with him. Not enough people do that.

I didn’t know that you were expecting another kid, congratulations bud! I’m sure the family is excited. Can’t wait to see the mini turbos running around together and driving go karts.

Shure am glad to see your dad smiling again and joking around now he seems excited to do it

Man you never see brads dad so monotone and Brad was just twisting the knife poking the bear lol

Watching your dad go through his highs and lows and watching you mess with was so funny.

This is my favorite RU-vid show... You guys are the greatest and don't ever stop.

What an amazing accomplishment and to be able to do that together is something you’ll cherish and talk about for years to come. My father is 90 with dementia and I’ll always remember those jobs we completed as a team.

Brad, hats off to you and your Dad. You can see in your Dads face resentment. But once you both started putting it all back his attitude flipped 180. That’s awesome. Good luck with the truck.

I love your dad’s rollercoaster of emotions from disappointment to regret to ecstatic 😂

I've done full jobs like this on wrecked ram 2500s in 2 1/2 weeks by myself so it's not that bad you got this

I was watching the hole episode with a big smile on my face ..you guys are great. Fantastic family though. Greetings from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Is it for sale once it’s complete? Great job on the build! I’m glad your dad stuck with it.

Gotta love turbo he’s so mad at himself 😂

i used to work at a Toyota dealership, and we had to replace older Tacoma frames for warranty all the time. Watching this does not make me miss that at all

Man hats off to you both. Even for a stepper that’s a mountain of work!

I honestly thought it was going to take you guys a lot longer. You guys did a great job!

Thank you for sharing this experience with us 😌 Stay blessed and As always, Awesome video guys 😎

You have a beautiful family. Your daughter is a doll. My granddaughters name is Brinley😇🙏🏻😇🙏🏻 Aren’t we blessed so much more than we deserve. Great job guys on the truck!!!

I love these type of videos. The difficulty scale is high. I hope you guys get it done.

What a father, a son awesome team what a tremendous accomplishment. Well done.👍👍

You guys are funny as hell love watching your content keep grinding guys

The atmosphere in that shop is amazing!!!! Glad to see y’all enjoying working together

Man time with your dad is priceless .. who cares they print dollars everyday but you only get so many memories. They def dont haul the bank behind the hurst .

Bag and tag your doing a good job,good decision stop stressing just do it.have fun guys Arthur 😅😅😅from Australia 🇦🇺

I enjoyed watching you and your dads journey so much, seeing you guys going through all the up and down emotions. You really did an amazing job. You can be very proud of yourselves!

A freind swapped rusted Toyota frames by himself on a weekend. He made great money. Amazing work.

On the next episode,could you please show the old frame ?

I say both of you call ALL the friends you can to help do it.. I say a week..you two blew my mind getting it done so fast. You now have a $90k truck for @$60.

I like the fact that there is no clickbait and the swap is not in 4-5 videos ! Just all in one video !

We need next episode!!!

I like how you all got everything done in this one video. I prefer this than to see 20 different videos.

Dont beat your self up. It's not uncommon for what we think is ok to turn out to be worse than we expected. Power on through and keep your head up.

Damn man you guys busted your ass it sounds amazing 👍

Was it so fun to do great job

Love seeing a father and son working together!

Your dad 😂 😂 😂 singing with broom lov it you got cool Bless dad my dad been gone for 13 years miss him every day spend much time you can

A dad who keeps his promise, so blessed.

I must say if This is your worst decision ever you’ve lived a very easy comfortable life. Imagine your entire life working for a company that goes belly up and you can’t find a job in todays times you don’t know how to feed your family who just lost their home in a flood hurricane you don’t have flood coverage because your not in a 500 year flood plain then at 38 you start developing massive seizures ones so severe you don’t know your 6 year old kids name for 18 hours.

Brad, you guys are doing the right thing. My family owned a shop in the Collision Repaair business for 50 years and have changed more than you would imagine. Ever since the late 90’s tne design and type of frame built has been difficult frame to repair if struck hard near the crossmembers.. They’re so difficult to ever get right. Good luck If you work on it pretty solid you could have uit done in 3-4 days .

You guys are great I miss my dad so much seeing you guys make my heart happy

Your blessed to have a father that spends time with you❤

Some of that salt you poured into your dad's cuts was a bit harsh... but from where I'm sitting, you were the one who remained the positive force in this project. Your family raised you well 🙂 I KNEW you guys would be able to handle this from the git-go. Congrats - and can't wait to see the test drive.

Great job Your blessed to have a Dad like that And Mom and Wife ? With so much support

It’s the life of building salvage vehicles and especially building it the right way without taking any short cuts. Congrats on the truck rebuild and hopefully your dad keeps it.

Honestly you guys have a dream shop I would love to have so much room . And this truck is new so no rust and no mud . I would take this on with conditions like this .

It looks like the driver was reversing at high speed and attempting a 180 (like Needles in back to the future 2) but slapped the kurb during the stunt. You two are incredibly talented though and achieved greatness. Brilliant video, great job, the truck is beautiful.

You've got Terrific Facilities to rebuild ANYTHING !!!! You made a great buy and you have everything you need to make this unit like new again .....Go for it and then sell it and retire on the huge amount of money it will bring !!!!! all you'll have in the Truck rebuild is TIME !!!!!

I love that you showed your dad's roller coaster emotional journey. Lol. This is what real people think, trying to do something so brazen. Excellent job 👍👍 Oh, and definitely buy this truck!

I would love to do a project like that any day. All bolt together, just a big puzzle. No paint or body work.

Remind your Dad that LONG after he's gone, You, his son, will have memories that you'll have to pass on!! Duramax $$- Memories Priceless!

He did an awesome job putting that truck back together. Brand new GMC. I wish I had the talent as you and your father have to put that truck back together. Once again, thank you very much for the opportunity to see this video and I hope to see many more