This video was basically a recap of the entire thing, plus the final look. I have been so busy I have not had time for filming, production, editing and building the trucks. There is another video of this on the channel & thanks for watching!
As with every project, how you do it & the parts you choose along with fit and finish levels can affect what something costs. Every single project is different so there is no correct "how much" answer. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports not counting parts , vehicles , whats your labor bill , ballpark range , base it off of say this one , I unlike many understand how no two will ever cost the same , but I have a rolled, mild , still driveable , hemi durango in the impound lot a guy forfeited for the recovery bill , and also have a 50 dodge pickup on the farm that is rather solid , I like what I seen , you get the idea , I sure as hell don't have the time , let alone the patience to build the thing LOL , but if I liked the price of the splice , huh that sorta rhymed LMAO
I have a 1955 Dodge truck and researching good donor vehicle ideas. So far I've seen this and Dakotas and S10 Chevy's. Any other make/models I should watch out for and what's best in your opinion? I'm just wanting I to drive good, decent MPG, maybe some power.
Absolutely love your videos and the hemi builds! Keep them coming! I got one question, them being awd, is it fully awd or do they have 2wd options? I'm looking to awd my ram with the same trans, so I'm trying to figure out best option for tcase
These are either AWD or 4 high, 4 low. However AWD is far more than a transfer case. It happens along with the ECU as well as wheel speed data, throttle position, RPM etc. It's built into the trans controller that coincides with the entire vehicle. It's not a bolt on part. Thanks for watching!
Thanks. Your videos help me plan out my own 56 Dodge C3 onto my 2001 Dakota chassis, which I'll be doing in a 2-car detached garage much like your shop. About a year from now I'll strip the Dakota down, rebuild the chassis, install a remanned engine. Once the chassis is fully refurbed then I'll mount the 56 cab to the Dakota floorpan/firewall. My goal is basically to build a 56 Dodge C3-Dakota, a daily driver, that I can use as a pickup truck and take to car shows.
@@GrenadeMotorsports I think too, for me the best I can do is use as much of the Dakota firewall and floorpan, welded into the 56 cab. I plan to mount the cab about 2" further back to get the front tires in the wheel openings where I think looks best.
Question... what did you mean by "the whole front clip was pushed in 4 inches"? Did you have to cut a section our of the hood & fenders to shorten them by 4" or something else? In any case, you are an amazing craftsman and problem-solver! All the style of the classic, with all the modern conveniences (even air conditioning!). I've now watched a good number of your videos and am so impressed with what you're doing. Please keep these coming!
Thank you very much! We work on projects & preparation every single day, sun up to sun down. The front of this truck was wrecked when it arrived, the passenger side was badly damaged. I worked the metal until it was presentable enough to use. Have great summer and thanks again!
@@GrenadeMotorsports how long did this project take from the time they rolled in (it's so awesome they towed the 52 with the donor vehicle!!!) until you were done and ready to send it back? I know you've mentioned in other videos that you have a day job, so was this effort all done on weekends & evenings? So impressive either way!
There was a 1952 pickup in the town I used to live in that was for sale that had a custom bed and weight reduction done to it I don’t know what was under the hood but it was built for drag and I wish I had bought it because it bothers me that I didn’t
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thanks for the reply theres a company called code504 they make all the brackets to mate donor frame to body they ask you to used s10 4x4 rear-end to any motor and trans selection from the big 3. Your vid helps someone like myself gonna make a Bad Mofo. They have Cruising the Coast close where I live.
They're mixed in with other previous vids- I'm only one guy. Doing everything that a production team does AND doing the actual build? That's like three full time jobs. I have just enough life left in me- for 2... Thanks for watching!
Thank you for building a dodge . I see to many mix match brands. I to am building a dodge b-series truck restomod. I used a 1998 dodge Durango 5.9l 4x4. It has a/c , heat . Not finished , but it's about 80% done. Again. Great truck you have
Thank you! Feel free to donate to the studio sound guy for editing programs and a professional sound technician to sort it all out. I'll be sure to utilize your donations! Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Lol. By no means trying to be an ass. More of a constructive criticism. I just thought you could reduce the opening music levels. Anyhow. Keep up the good work. I've been watching for some time now.
Do you do any changes or modifications to the stock Durango chassis and drive-train before you swap the body? Any other major parts needed then what comes with Durango and the truck?
Every single one of these is different. Modifications are insane. Column, pedals, electrical, everything inside the engine bay, all safety stuff- this is not for the faint of heart. None of them just bolt on. Channel, tub, section and modify, fabricate & mount are the terms of the day. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports I should have worded that differently, I meant do you do any upgrades over the stock setup (cam, headers, suspension, exhaust, ect) to improve performance. Also meant are there any major parts you can't reuse and have to purchase aftermarket replacements (cooling, suspensions, etc)? I understand they are major projects and not bolt together, just wondering how many parts get replaced vs. modifying what you have from either vehicle or fabricating from scratch?
It was so cool seeing the donor Durango towing the patent '52 Dodge.I want to see the entire build.
This video was basically a recap of the entire thing, plus the final look. I have been so busy I have not had time for filming, production, editing and building the trucks. There is another video of this on the channel & thanks for watching!
What size were those wheels and tires? Perfect fit
That was so long ago, I can't remember! Thanks for watching!
What is ballpark price on these builds?
As with every project, how you do it & the parts you choose along with fit and finish levels can affect what something costs. Every single project is different so there is no correct "how much" answer. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports not counting parts , vehicles , whats your labor bill , ballpark range , base it off of say this one , I unlike many understand how no two will ever cost the same , but I have a rolled, mild , still driveable , hemi durango in the impound lot a guy forfeited for the recovery bill , and also have a 50 dodge pickup on the farm that is rather solid , I like what I seen , you get the idea , I sure as hell don't have the time , let alone the patience to build the thing LOL , but if I liked the price of the splice , huh that sorta rhymed LMAO
vraiment beau!! ca été fait au Québec??
Merci, je pense qu'il a été fabriqué à Detroit.
I have a 1955 Dodge truck and researching good donor vehicle ideas. So far I've seen this and Dakotas and S10 Chevy's. Any other make/models I should watch out for and what's best in your opinion? I'm just wanting I to drive good, decent MPG, maybe some power.
For an easy fit- go with the 318 or 360 Dakota. Thanks and best of luck!
Can the stock Durango ECU run without the stock gauge cluster, with an aftermarket set of gauges or piggy backing a Terminator X?
If you run terminator X controller- you can use any gauges you like. Stock ecu needs everything- dash cluster and ecu must match.
Icon gets all the attention and glory. Helps them to be in California rather than Ohio
I just keep working and building, not really paying attention to anyone else. We run our own race over here and it's fun! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely love your videos and the hemi builds! Keep them coming! I got one question, them being awd, is it fully awd or do they have 2wd options? I'm looking to awd my ram with the same trans, so I'm trying to figure out best option for tcase
These are either AWD or 4 high, 4 low. However AWD is far more than a transfer case. It happens along with the ECU as well as wheel speed data, throttle position, RPM etc. It's built into the trans controller that coincides with the entire vehicle. It's not a bolt on part. Thanks for watching!
Thanks. Your videos help me plan out my own 56 Dodge C3 onto my 2001 Dakota chassis, which I'll be doing in a 2-car detached garage much like your shop. About a year from now I'll strip the Dakota down, rebuild the chassis, install a remanned engine. Once the chassis is fully refurbed then I'll mount the 56 cab to the Dakota floorpan/firewall. My goal is basically to build a 56 Dodge C3-Dakota, a daily driver, that I can use as a pickup truck and take to car shows.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports I think too, for me the best I can do is use as much of the Dakota firewall and floorpan, welded into the 56 cab. I plan to mount the cab about 2" further back to get the front tires in the wheel openings where I think looks best.
Doing ainilar on 58 Apache. Thanks for some insights into your methods. Any tips or wisdom much appreciated
Have fun and be sure to watch the other videos on this channel, remember to subscribe and click on the advertisers. Thanks for watching!
have 53 ihc p/u interested in one built by .how do i get in touch to discuss particulars with
you jay hughes
www.grenademotorsports.com & someone will get back to you. Thanks for watching!
Question... what did you mean by "the whole front clip was pushed in 4 inches"? Did you have to cut a section our of the hood & fenders to shorten them by 4" or something else?
In any case, you are an amazing craftsman and problem-solver! All the style of the classic, with all the modern conveniences (even air conditioning!). I've now watched a good number of your videos and am so impressed with what you're doing. Please keep these coming!
Thank you very much! We work on projects & preparation every single day, sun up to sun down. The front of this truck was wrecked when it arrived, the passenger side was badly damaged. I worked the metal until it was presentable enough to use. Have great summer and thanks again!
@@GrenadeMotorsports how long did this project take from the time they rolled in (it's so awesome they towed the 52 with the donor vehicle!!!) until you were done and ready to send it back? I know you've mentioned in other videos that you have a day job, so was this effort all done on weekends & evenings? So impressive either way!
So glad you did this video-as you know I can appreciate what that sectioning took to make happen. What's the story on having a vehicle featured?
Bring it on down, I'll film a piece on it. :) Thanks for watching!
There was a 1952 pickup in the town I used to live in that was for sale that had a custom bed and weight reduction done to it I don’t know what was under the hood but it was built for drag and I wish I had bought it because it bothers me that I didn’t
Thanks for watching!
What is the right term for this type rebuild old cars/trucks with newer vehicles? Channeling old vehicles over newer vehicles?
It's called grenading.
Ha! Right! Thanks as always for watching!
Did you have to have to cut the firewall out by chance I have a 53 I was going the s10 frame way.
On this truck I used the firewall from the Durango. What needs to be done with an S10? I have no idea because I don't use those. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Thanks for the reply theres a company called code504 they make all the brackets to mate donor frame to body they ask you to used s10 4x4 rear-end to any motor and trans selection from the big 3. Your vid helps someone like myself gonna make a Bad Mofo. They have Cruising the Coast close where I live.
Have any extra parts that you might want to sell?
Yeah, anything not used in a build gets scrapped. Thanks for watching!
Awesome build wish we couldve seen her running on the road
This thing drove all the way across the country and is now in the California mountains! Thanks for watching!
Now if I could just find the build videos!
They're mixed in with other previous vids- I'm only one guy. Doing everything that a production team does AND doing the actual build? That's like three full time jobs. I have just enough life left in me- for 2... Thanks for watching!
Thank you for building a dodge . I see to many mix match brands. I to am building a dodge b-series truck restomod. I used a 1998 dodge Durango 5.9l 4x4. It has a/c , heat . Not finished , but it's about 80% done. Again. Great truck you have
Right on!
What fuel tank did you use? Thanks
It's 100% Durango. Thanks for watching!
Sweet! Another good project done. What are the wheels on the truck at the end of the video? They don't look like the Durango wheels for sure.
Thanks! The wheels are stock Dodge ram steel wheels. Thanks as always for watching!
Nice work
Thanks for the visit!
Great job on these builds, but the music is so annoying. The sound quality really wrecks the video
Thank you! Feel free to donate to the studio sound guy for editing programs and a professional sound technician to sort it all out. I'll be sure to utilize your donations! Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports Lol. By no means trying to be an ass. More of a constructive criticism. I just thought you could reduce the opening music levels. Anyhow. Keep up the good work. I've been watching for some time now.
Do you do any changes or modifications to the stock Durango chassis and drive-train before you swap the body? Any other major parts needed then what comes with Durango and the truck?
Every single one of these is different. Modifications are insane. Column, pedals, electrical, everything inside the engine bay, all safety stuff- this is not for the faint of heart. None of them just bolt on. Channel, tub, section and modify, fabricate & mount are the terms of the day. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports I should have worded that differently, I meant do you do any upgrades over the stock setup (cam, headers, suspension, exhaust, ect) to improve performance. Also meant are there any major parts you can't reuse and have to purchase aftermarket replacements (cooling, suspensions, etc)? I understand they are major projects and not bolt together, just wondering how many parts get replaced vs. modifying what you have from either vehicle or fabricating from scratch?
@@aaronschwab3200 I've done a few "cam and header" builds. Cooling stays on some trucks but on the Jeeps- nothing fits. It all depends. :)
Nice job!
Thanks for the visit and thanks for watching!