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Such a cool truck

great channel, working on a 85 crew cab now. frame up restoration , 93 cummins drive train. very helpful information thank you. keep up the great work.

Really want one of these trucks, saw a crew cab dually on bags and instantly fell in love, sweet truck man!

I love to see a truck restoration video, good job!

Great video, you showed pictures of a couple of old ford crew cabs that I would love, been looking for a 69 ford crew for a while

In 1996 bought a 91 w250 cummins single cab wrecked bent frame and swapped an '82 w250 club cab. In 2007 bought a 91 w250 single cab cummins and stretched (cut frame) to make a crew cab. In 2009 bought a '93 d350 dually cummins and '85 crew and swapped (NOT CUT). And have a 92 d250 regular cab. I own and drive all 4 trucks. milages are 325k, 475k, 220k, 257k respectively with lots of heavy towing. All VE pumps..3 stock 1 turned up. 3 autos 1 getrag. Cannot get less then 9mpg (ve will not put in more fuel) and up to 23.....mostly 15 towing...the getrag gets 2mpg better. Oh limiting part...rear axle...so I have 3 extra and replaced 1...(all 3.54)

Ok- really glad you posted this. I’m doing what you have done, with the exception of extending the frame to use a 8 ft bed. I have pics on Pinterest under my name if you search for it, and have briefly slowed down due to the NV heat. Plan on picking it back up when it cools a bit.... mine started as a w350 crew gasser which now has a non-innercooled CTD in it- but not totally bolted up yet. Still a work-in-progress and waaaay behind you. But yours is a great inspiring video!! Thanks for that- Steven Hemphill

V belt and son sent me. Good video man. He pointed out your channel 😁

V belt and son just got you another subscriber. This is a awesome build

I’m amazed! That was awesome.

I have a 78 crew an I’d really like to do this to! I unfortunately am no where near as mechanically inclined as you but I’ll get it done someday!

Wow what an awesome adventure you have been through with your truck cant wait to see what the furure has in store keep up the great work.

To me this is absolutely insane. I would have no idea where to even start. What an incredible transformation, it really shows your passion for that truck! Subscribed for sure!

It was a long and beautiful journey nd inspired some ideas for mine. THANKS.

1st Gen, Crocs, and an XR 400. My kinda guy, SUBBED

VBelt and Son got me here. Awesome job on the build man. Your truck is sweet!!! I use to have an 83 Dodge crew cab shortbed 2WD but I sold it:(

I enjoy your work on the channel. I need some help diagnose and fix the speedometer, fuel gauge and the driver power window? Links to parts are always helpful.

I still cant believe you got that ext cab for 3k. What a steal.

V belt and son sent me. I live in midvale, small world haha. And I lived in Eagle River Ak for a year in high school!

Badass transformation

Awesome video man! Love the 4door swap. Looks clean!

Oh and how about any way to lift a 2 wheel drive without having to do a body lift?

Man that’s awesome

Thats cool how your 93 front doors fit on the 85 body if im saying that right, did you have a couple guys helping you, looked like a months worth of work in 5 days, Ive spent over a year now transplanting everything from an 87 d150 onto a 47 dodge one ton and it drives and gets around but still a ton of work left to do on it, amazing how you did all that in under a week

Great video! It gives me lots of motivation for my projects! Good work!

Awesome transformation! Your truck makes me realize how much work my truck needs! Haha . Pulling that dash in and out for me is the hardest. Great job!

Impressive work on this swap.

WoW, That was awesome, love it.

Nicely done!

Damn I would like to have one these trucks

As many have said prior to me... I really enjoy watching your videos. I’ve actually got my 13 year old daughter hooked on them too! 👍🏻

THE MEGALODODGE!!!!!

Kinda makes me sad it was so clean and beautiful as a ext cab live the paint job it had never seen one like that

I like the isspro stuff as well it's really good quality. I cannot believe what a deal you got on everything!

Hi Tim, How about a short bedliner update. How does it seem to be holding up so far ? In your opinion. I know it hasn't been to long since you did it. But curious how it's doing from the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. Fade, adhesion, use from the dirt bikes etc.. Thx, Ron

Great video!

Awesome build! Good job man, definitely got a subscriber!

How anyone could dislike this video is beyond me. Awesome job dude. Makes me want to make a video of mine but it's nowhere near done enough. Lol

Man you did awesome

You really need to get it paint matched to the old 1st gen because it would look a hellova lot better

And subscribed kick ass pick up very nice build

Great video

Good Job Tim ! Thumbs Up ! You did a really nice job ! In a short amount of time.. Always enjoy your video's as they are similar to my project with the exception of mine being a long bed :)

Beautiful rig! I’m the guy that messaged ya a while back that lives on that island in the middle of the North Pacific. I’m going all out on my ‘93 W350, Alcan 4” lift springs, rebuilding the front end, and crossover steering. Any clue on what Bilstein shocks to order for a 4” over stock lift? Having a heck of a time finding any info... and as you know as a former Alaskan, it’s best to order stuff well in advance! Thanks!

Also how about cruise control diagnosing and fix

V belt got me here. Sweet build. Deboss garage did something very similar but a dually 5 speed.

how hard was swapping the wiring harness? that is the only part that i would have an issue with. Very nice vid.

Also where is the tailgate latch adjustment video you promised?

This is my dream truck pretty much was mostly everything plug and play of was there a lot of modification to the harness and the sun frame ?

Do the crew cab have power seats by the way the the video keep up the good work

what seat covers are those in the original truck?

I’m considering buying a 93 just like your club cab was. Some questions regarding your original club cab. 3.54 gears? Was your auto transmission the A518? If so, any transmission upgrades? How did the transmission handle the 8k trailer to Mississippi? Out travel trailer is about 11000lbs. I would, of course, be beefing up the engine and transmission Just trying to get an idea how well the automatic performs.

I can’t find your led upgrade dash light links. I have a 93 d350 and dash lights are dim . Did you put in the green tinted ones after your video? I also can’t find the socket for the temp controls light.

I'd like to ask why your suspension in some picture in the rear is like lifted

So forgive my ignorance but why did you swap the engine to the other one instead of swapping the cab to the other one?

What did you spray the interior floor with?

Have a 93 crew I was finally able to talk my father in law into selling. Engine runs flawlessly. Trans oil pan was bent and run with no fluid. Other than that the only serious issue is all the wiring is shot. Combination of squirrels and budweiser. In your experience of swapping everything over. Is it worth getting a universal wiring harness and just starting from scratch or am I better off trying to redo oem.

What's your wheel and tire setup?

What did you end up doing with the rest of the donor truck?

I am so impressed with your hard work! Your truck is beautiful now. And your wife sounds like a keeper 😜

I have a predicament. Im trying to get a 1 gen dodge. My issue is the 91-93 grill looks 🤢 and the crew cab isn’t offered in my favorite looking series (the 86-90 style.) Do you know if there is a way to either extend the cab by hackin it up or give it a facelift to get a 86-90 grill to fit?

What website did you use to find your truck?

Great video and beautiful truck 👍🏻

Hey bro could really use some insight. I have a 12v on a 1950 international using a 727 trans I'm pumping up the power an I'm worried about the torque converter can you point me in the right direction to with one I need

where did you get the dash cover ? Thanks

I'm getting one a 1983 d350 hemi V8 pickup with roof damage, bad wiring damage but little rust. Its my uncle's old truck and he's giving it to me for free. Should I stay going for it? And help is appreciated

Did you have to fab new motor mounts for the crew cab frame?

If I was to buy a 1993 Cummins what years of crew cab would I be able to fit onto the Cummins? I’ve done looking and nothing is supper clear to me.

Nice work! ... Why did you move to Alaska then to Utah?

7:35 something is wrong here but I can't quite put my finger on it. I okay I see it now. The emblem is a little crooked

Came frm vbelt n son ... love ur build video amazing work well done sweet truck u hve created👍🏽

What did you do with the original first gen?

I'm just here for the thumbnail! That's a great picture! 😆

Why did you move to Alaska and back to Utah? Awesome truck, ever think about lifting it?

I am curious about the center console in your original truck??? Is that a factory console? Does it flip up? I have seen that console in a few 1st gen diesels with an auto transmission, but never in one with a manual. I was curious if they even offered that console in a stick shift truck? Any information or input would be appreciated.

It's a Dodge! cummins diesel

Stivooooooooo. Very nice bro

So why silver?

Is that an Xr650 L/R?

Awesome build bro!!..👍🏼.. Aloha 🤙🏽

Awesome video! I will be using it as a reference once I start mine in the near future. What’s your suspension setup, how does it ride. What would you recommend for economical, daily smooth ride without breaking the bank. Some forums I have read, that with the proper leafs it’ll ride smooth. Jordan thanks. 🇨🇦

You and Sam look alot alike with sun glass💯🤙

I hate that you destroyed that beautiful 93 for the crew cab. But I understand why you did it. I just couldn't justify doing that myself since there's not many of thoes Cummins trucks left. But oh well, it's in the past can't change it. The crew cab looks amazing though! I want to eventually have a Cummins sawpped crew cab myself.

I was the 100th like☝🏼

I live in fairbanks ak, I follow you on ig and I recently found your yt channel!

Why not just buy parts to build the 4 dr. It’s a shame to ruin the perfectly good extended cab.