Same, I’m a controls/industrial electrician and have been trained to do neat work and I’m always impressed when i see neat work as it takes time and thought
Gonzo is looking great. Jim Henson would be proud. Kenner is such a teenager. He's not afraid of work at all. In fact he can walk right past it and not even notice.
Watching chad wire is the best thing on TH-cam currently. I’m convinced chad is a god among mechanics the knowledge he possesses with wiring is just phenomenal to watch. People think I’m good with wiring but I watch you and I feel like a child playing with scissors 😂🤙🏻🤙🏻
And some say he failed on areas of Matt’s OR Wrecker….I look at wiring one winch and Freak out😢….truly all American talent, built by years of service….that he Shares..Hard Work WORKS🇺🇸👊🇺🇸
It's the first time I ever see someone on youtube casually start a frequency interference conversation, now I am convinced, Chad secretly works for NASA.
Chad, you have THE dream job! working on really cool stuff, and Making it work!! Having your whole family in there doing their thing it all comes together. You all work so well together, banter going back and forth, and not one single instance where a bad attitude shows up, you all just address every thing head on and find a not good, but great solution! Love your family and all you share, keep it coming! Thanks! :)
Really good idea putting gussets on the seat mounts because it’ll also help with getting in and out with side to side movement make that mount a lot stronger.
The truck is coming along great and watching you and your family join in to make it come to life is super. Love the blue and is the dash going to remain gold? Hats off to you and yours for allowing us to follow you in this restore.
Chad excellent advice at closure comment! Our social media and political critics need to apply your advice! You my YT Fab Friend are an excellent ambassador of change! Chad Fab crew are creative, productive and still having fun even after school!
Dealing with the "wiring spaghetti" is always the fun part. It reminds me of us having to rewire the speaker assemblies at the RadioShack stores. About once a year the remodel guru's would think up their "idea plan" for all our store speakers. And every year I would end up at the ER because all the dust and debris would cause me a severe sinus headache.
I'm a wiring nerd too. I enjoy watching how you do it. I like finding out where you buy some nice harnesses and little tricks to make life easier. I have quite a few up my sleeve, but I've picked up a few of yours too.
I enjoy watching for the main reason is how your family acts with each other . I thank you that your language is clean and pleasant to listen to. Your shop is clean, organized.
I would not be surprised if there is some editing that takes place when Chad is working on the harnesses for all of the different vehicles that he’s done. If it were me, the entire video would be just a procession of bleeps, LOL, But with his calm demeanor, and his overflowing cup of patience, he gives me hope that I might be up to the task!! LMAO! No not me not ever I would just have to bring it to Chad and let him deal with it, just from the opening of the harness to his routing of it gives me a satisfaction of completeness that I would never acquire! Chad, you are the MAN!
Wow, Gonzo is already really shaping up very nicely! Excellent plan and work on the seat, the mounts/supports and extra storage space. It looks so good with the new wheels and tires, and now it's going to have a new windshield and the beginning of the paint job. You are going to have one heck of a SUPER NICE, rare gem of a classic truck that is fast, handles well and looks terrific inside and out. We can't wait to see it take shape with all new wiring, gauges, stereo, lights and more.
Another great video. Truck looks great. You could do an hour long video on wiring and I’ll watch it. Such a difficult thing that you make look easy. Love the family dynamic in your videos. You’re good people. Oh and love your perfectionism too!
what a great build! i love this truck. my 1st ride was a '60 Chev shortbed stepside. that truck had several coats of brown house paint brushed on and i ground it all off with a drill motor and wire brush. then it got painted 2-tone green with many many cans of cheap spray-bomb paint from Family Dollar. for a 17 y/o kid with zero experience and zero help working outside in the driveway, the truck wasn't pretty, but it was a huge improvement .... even my Mom liked it! lol carry on, Chad, i'm confident that you and your troops are on the way to an awesome ride with Gonzo!
That seat works perfectly for Gonzo! Thank you for explaining the color difference IRL vs camera. I was thinking you were really going a different direction with that!
Chad's fabs team is doing an amazing job on the interior of the '65. Love the new seat and Stacie does too. Chad's right about the paint color around the front windshield it does look odd on the camera. I can't wait to see the real color! The '65 is moving forward and the electrical harness is ready to install. Hopefully the dash will be in soon. And the gas tank is going to be awhile before it will be here. Love this family and how they come together to get things done!
@Chad's Fab After you guys were joking about fuel tanks I got this great idea, but you may not think so, lol. I was thinking you could fabricate (maybe with Paul's alum. skills) an aluminum fuel tank that is disguised as one of those cross-bed tool boxes. It would look just like one but under the working lids complete with latches and locks, would be: Passenger side would have the passenger mounting bolts and the fuel pump/sending unit assembly AND Driver's side would be the hidden filler neck w/driver's side mounting bolts. Also, instead of having 9 or 10 inches of air gap underneath, maybe just an inch or two so's you can clean under and not have the bed and tank rubbing. Then you could take out that baked rubber filler-neck seal and weld it up to look like it was never there. I'm sure someone could do some magic math and figure out how much it would hold. I'm thinkin' quite a bit! Please consider it as I can't be there to help you guys out, but I sure would like to. I love grizz already! And remember, sometimes the best ideas come from another brain. ;-)
My first big wiring project was a 68 cj5 that would (when i bought it) start with the hazards, turn off with the headlight switch, Headlight if i remember was left turn no fuse box and a rats nest of wires and inline fuses. So i got a painless kit and started by cutting the wire bundle at the fire wall on the engine side. It was intimidating but so rewarding to have everything work correctly in the end, so i can appreciate your approach to wiring!
You know I almost find it offensive when people criticize you guys it`s your work your truck , I think you know your stuff . Almost the same color as "Blue Steel" from Matt`s Offroad Recovery.
I really, really hope those awesome cab lights stay in the wiring harness/final build, my friend. @Stacie, please work a bit more of your proven, magical influence for Gonzo. LOL! 😁
On my monitor it looks just like the paint description. That is a beautiful blue. Boy, you guys are certainly dedicated. Very nice work you're doing. What I did with one of my vehicles, was glue some window screen down over those little defroster vents. It prevents anything that matters from falling into them.
I love those old Chevys. My Late Father in Law had a 64' Chevy Longbed, V8, 4 speed manual. My wife learned to drive in it. When her daughter was born her Dad put seat belts in it.
I was wondering why nobody did that to those aftermarket AC-n-Heat units, instead they use those cheap looking vents that come with them,🤭, that ac/heat box, and the seat are really great fabrication ideas Chad,👍, thanks for sharing.
Just love the channel! This is some of the best content on the 'tube! Thank you for sharing this with us Chad & family. Might try to make the trip down to see you and Fab Rats this weekend...
Just thinking how different a Fab Rat build is to a Chad Fab build Is, love'n the build Chad. When this one is complete i think ill have to jump on a plane and see it in all its glory 👌🇦🇺
Awesome! I have been enjoying you and the boys making this truck Yours! You deserve it and looking forward to seeing what is next. And I love the color! Thank You as always for sharing!
WOW, love the color Chad. My first fleetside 65 I did in Jade and Pearl White but your color will be outstanding should you ever do the whole truck. With Jade I could only do one coat of color or it got darker so doing it right the first time became JOB 1. Even if you don't do wiring tutorials lots of DIYers will appreciate the steps to getting to actually installing the wire harness. I'm going to steal your seat tub idea for my 87 Ford pickup when I change it's bench seat, Thank You Sir. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey
That's a lot of work - well done team. Coming along nicely. That colour looking different through the camera - marvel of LED and digital camera I suppose. Thanks Chad et al, as always
If you took the gas tank and cut it in half lengthwise, and then put the bottom back in the truck you would have a fitted storage bin right behind the seat.
I always wondered why auto makers thought it was a GOOD idea to put a flammable fluids container inside the cab of a truck…..talk about driving around in an IED!
Hi Chad if the colour around the windshield is anything to go by the truck is going to be absolutely beautiful, blue or aqua blue is my favourite colour anyway so gonzo will look great thank you for another great video.
Just saw the video of Paul giving yall the truck and found out you have a channel. So I’ve been watching the build of this truck. I’ve subscribed and am definitely gonna catch up on your videos. Love the family atmosphere you have and the work you’re doing Thanks Chad! It’s encouraging to see good people rewarded for just being good people
For some reason I thought you said you were going to paint the truck, but now I see you got rid of the gold on the bed and did patina paint to match the cab. I think this is great look and would like to see it stay that way.
My birthday is September 23rd and man would it be a dream to spend my birthday out there with y'all. I watch all y'all's TH-cam and really enjoy them. Keep up all the awesome work
Boy! FabRats sure gave you a lot of work. And there are no headrests on that new seat which is a huge bummer if you've ever been in a rear end collision. That's a super seat. I've watched your wiring for a long time and you are G R E A T. Best idea is a pro to do sound deadening trim in overhead and around the seat back and maybe the carpeting, too. Very nice older truck and with your work fabulous. Put Robby Layton and his lovely wife in there, too.
As an electrician I don't ever get tired of seeing your skills at automotive wiring. You are The man Chad!!!
as someone who is terrified of wires and wouldnt touch them with insulated gloves i also love watching your wiring skills! i cant do it but you can!!!
Same, I’m a controls/industrial electrician and have been trained to do neat work and I’m always impressed when i see neat work as it takes time and thought
Right!! He is awesome! Takes so much patience.
I have a 1957 GMC tailgate for a narrow box
I have a 1957 GMC tailgate from a narrow box I was wondering if you were interested in it
I appreciate the craftsmanship you and your sons bring to the project. Thank you for sharing.
Gonzo is looking great. Jim Henson would be proud. Kenner is such a teenager. He's not afraid of work at all. In fact he can walk right past it and not even notice.
There's nothing like working on your pride and joy the way you want it👍
Watching chad wire is the best thing on TH-cam currently. I’m convinced chad is a god among mechanics the knowledge he possesses with wiring is just phenomenal to watch. People think I’m good with wiring but I watch you and I feel like a child playing with scissors 😂🤙🏻🤙🏻
And some say he failed on areas of Matt’s OR Wrecker….I look at wiring one winch and Freak out😢….truly all American talent, built by years of service….that he Shares..Hard Work WORKS🇺🇸👊🇺🇸
I love the fact that he is sharing his skills and craftsmanship to sons and relatives. Keep up the good teamwork!
I likes the way you explanatary stuffs to us and things. Don't ever change
Your cab color and the seat cover color are so close to the original colors its amazing. You have made wise choice.
It's the first time I ever see someone on youtube casually start a frequency interference conversation, now I am convinced, Chad secretly works for NASA.
Always a pleasure to watch people that take the time to do things right
Love that the kids come straight to shop instead of home to couch😄
Chad amazes with his wiring expertise and then lays paint that Robby would be proud of. A real craftsman
Chad, you have THE dream job! working on really cool stuff, and Making it work!! Having your whole family in there doing their thing it all comes together. You all work so well together, banter going back and forth, and not one single instance where a bad attitude shows up, you all just address every thing head on and find a not good, but great solution! Love your family and all you share, keep it coming! Thanks! :)
Really good idea putting gussets on the seat mounts because it’ll also help with getting in and out with side to side movement make that mount a lot stronger.
The truck is coming along great and watching you and your family join in to make it come to life is super. Love the blue and is the dash going to remain gold? Hats off to you and yours for allowing us to follow you in this restore.
Chad excellent advice at closure comment! Our social media and political critics need to apply your advice! You my YT Fab Friend are an excellent ambassador of change! Chad Fab crew are creative, productive and still having fun even after school!
Once again...Great Job...
Two Generations of Perfection..
Dealing with the "wiring spaghetti" is always the fun part. It reminds me of us having to rewire the speaker assemblies at the RadioShack stores. About once a year the remodel guru's would think up their "idea plan" for all our store speakers. And every year I would end up at the ER because all the dust and debris would cause me a severe sinus headache.
I'm a wiring nerd too. I enjoy watching how you do it. I like finding out where you buy some nice harnesses and little tricks to make life easier. I have quite a few up my sleeve, but I've picked up a few of yours too.
Lot of things accomplished this time! That seat was a good fit and gives some storage space tpp!
I enjoy watching for the main reason is how your family acts with each other . I thank you that your language is clean and pleasant to listen to. Your shop is clean, organized.
Chad when you're finished with Gonzo you need to road trip it to Fab RATS and show Paul and his crew what it's become
Chad said that Gonzo is going to the Mount Carmel car show in southern Utah. Paul will be there.
@@delbutler885 your right about that he did say that I'm just an old man of 69 that can't even remember my name
Great Job CHAD FAB TEAM!!! Fun to watch and learn. I'm excited to see the progress and eventually the finished work!
I would not be surprised if there is some editing that takes place when Chad is working on the harnesses for all of the different vehicles that he’s done. If it were me, the entire video would be just a procession of bleeps, LOL, But with his calm demeanor, and his overflowing cup of patience, he gives me hope that I might be up to the task!! LMAO! No not me not ever I would just have to bring it to Chad and let him deal with it, just from the opening of the harness to his routing of it gives me a satisfaction of completeness that I would never acquire! Chad, you are the MAN!
Wow, Gonzo is already really shaping up very nicely! Excellent plan and work on the seat, the mounts/supports and extra storage space. It looks so good with the new wheels and tires, and now it's going to have a new windshield and the beginning of the paint job. You are going to have one heck of a SUPER NICE, rare gem of a classic truck that is fast, handles well and looks terrific inside and out. We can't wait to see it take shape with all new wiring, gauges, stereo, lights and more.
I’m really impressed with how well that seat worked out, it looks great!
Another great video. Truck looks great. You could do an hour long video on wiring and I’ll watch it. Such a difficult thing that you make look easy. Love the family dynamic in your videos. You’re good people. Oh and love your perfectionism too!
Quite a lot of progress ! And I enjoy your Wiring Videos ! Brings back Memories ! " Night Mares " Thanks for sharing !
what a great build! i love this truck. my 1st ride was a '60 Chev shortbed stepside. that truck had several coats of brown house paint brushed on and i ground it all off with a drill motor and wire brush. then it got painted 2-tone green with many many cans of cheap spray-bomb paint from Family Dollar. for a 17 y/o kid with zero experience and zero help working outside in the driveway, the truck wasn't pretty, but it was a huge improvement .... even my Mom liked it! lol
carry on, Chad, i'm confident that you and your troops are on the way to an awesome ride with Gonzo!
I like the color! It shows up on my screen as more of a dark blue,
That seat works perfectly for Gonzo! Thank you for explaining the color difference IRL vs camera. I was thinking you were really going a different direction with that!
Chad's fabs team is doing an amazing job on the interior of the '65. Love the new seat and Stacie does too. Chad's right about the paint color around the front windshield it does look odd on the camera. I can't wait to see the real color! The '65 is moving forward and the electrical harness is ready to install. Hopefully the dash will be in soon. And the gas tank is going to be awhile before it will be here. Love this family and how they come together to get things done!
Good see American steel being resurrected. Thanks
@Chad's Fab After you guys were joking about fuel tanks I got this great idea, but you may not think so, lol. I was thinking you could fabricate (maybe with Paul's alum. skills) an aluminum fuel tank that is disguised as one of those cross-bed tool boxes. It would look just like one but under the working lids complete with latches and locks, would be: Passenger side would have the passenger mounting bolts and the fuel pump/sending unit assembly AND Driver's side would be the hidden filler neck w/driver's side mounting bolts. Also, instead of having 9 or 10 inches of air gap underneath, maybe just an inch or two so's you can clean under and not have the bed and tank rubbing. Then you could take out that baked rubber filler-neck seal and weld it up to look like it was never there. I'm sure someone could do some magic math and figure out how much it would hold. I'm thinkin' quite a bit! Please consider it as I can't be there to help you guys out, but I sure would like to. I love grizz already! And remember, sometimes the best ideas come from another brain. ;-)
There's nothing that you and your family cannot accomplish. Always impressed!
I really admire how everyone in the shop does their job so officially. Top notch!
My first big wiring project was a 68 cj5 that would (when i bought it) start with the hazards, turn off with the headlight switch, Headlight if i remember was left turn no fuse box and a rats nest of wires and inline fuses. So i got a painless kit and started by cutting the wire bundle at the fire wall on the engine side. It was intimidating but so rewarding to have everything work correctly in the end, so i can appreciate your approach to wiring!
You know I almost find it offensive when people criticize you guys it`s your work your truck , I think you know your stuff . Almost the same color as "Blue Steel" from Matt`s Offroad Recovery.
The team family effort is inspiring!!! Keep it up!!! I’m watching from Mesquite NV!!
Chad, keep making videos of the wiring. that is what brought me to your channel.
You certainly aren't boring me with making videos of your wiring skills. I thoroughly enjoy watching you.
I think both shops are awesome. You guys are so knowledgeable. Can't wait to see it finished.
I really, really hope those awesome cab lights stay in the wiring harness/final build, my friend.
@Stacie, please work a bit more of your proven, magical influence for Gonzo. LOL! 😁
On my monitor it looks just like the paint description. That is a beautiful blue. Boy, you guys are certainly dedicated. Very nice work you're doing. What I did with one of my vehicles, was glue some window screen down over those little defroster vents. It prevents anything that matters from falling into them.
Awesome fabrication skills on the seat brackets! That's going to be a comfortable ride. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the content. Love the new seat! Will be a nice ride when completed 👍👊
man i love this build!
Chad, I don't care how many words you pronounce wrong! You are a genius craftsman!
I love those old Chevys. My Late Father in Law had a 64' Chevy Longbed, V8, 4 speed manual. My wife learned to drive in it. When her daughter was born her Dad put seat belts in it.
that color is amazing love it!
You may of been given a hell of a diamond in the rough.. Bet Paul is loving that you are enjoying the truck.
I love that truck, can't wait to see it finished.
I was wondering why nobody did that to those aftermarket AC-n-Heat units, instead they use those cheap looking vents that come with them,🤭, that ac/heat box, and the seat are really great fabrication ideas Chad,👍, thanks for sharing.
41 minutes in the music 🎶 is siiiick. Beautiful family with parents most impressive.
I think the color combination looks great
Going too be a sharp truck
That 60/40 bench looks awesome in there. Looks like it was built for it.
I really enjoy the level of thought and planning that goes into your projects. Nice job all!
I personally like the videos about wiring as I learn so much from them. Please keep including them.
I enjoy your 'words of wisdom' at the end of each episode. Always ending on a positive note. Kudos!
She's coming out beautifully
YOUR ALL SOOOOO AMAZING!!! DON'T STOP BEING YOU!!
That Blue looks AMAZING!!!!
Just love the channel! This is some of the best content on the 'tube! Thank you for sharing this with us Chad & family. Might try to make the trip down to see you and Fab Rats this weekend...
Trucks shaping up pretty cool. Gonzo's gonna be amaseing.
Chad, I really like the way the color turned out. So far looks great.
Just thinking how different a Fab Rat build is to a Chad Fab build Is, love'n the build Chad. When this one is complete i think ill have to jump on a plane and see it in all its glory 👌🇦🇺
Outstanding Job so far what a cool truck especially being a GMC!! God Bless America 🇺🇸
Those little storage boxes were used under the passenger seat on older Semis.
Great video as always! Great people, great content, great videography and editing! You all got really good at making videos! God bless you all!
Great job looking good👍
I like the way square body truck windshield go in and come out. They are so easy to do.
Window frame looks great, love the color and as usual, your loom will make a huge difference. Thanks guys, love your work.
Great video and great job with your truck and God bless from GA stay safe
The difference between now and when you all started is awesome I really enjoy watching your channel thank you
It's looking NAVY BLUE here Chad and it's looking good
Awesome! I have been enjoying you and the boys making this truck Yours! You deserve it and looking forward to seeing what is next. And I love the color! Thank You as always for sharing!
WOW, love the color Chad. My first fleetside 65 I did in Jade and Pearl White but your color will be outstanding should you ever do the whole truck. With Jade I could only do one coat of color or it got darker so doing it right the first time became JOB 1. Even if you don't do wiring tutorials lots of DIYers will appreciate the steps to getting to actually installing the wire harness. I'm going to steal your seat tub idea for my 87 Ford pickup when I change it's bench seat, Thank You Sir.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
That little truck is really snapping out!! Nice work!
It's getting better and better 👍👍
Whatever you have to do to get it the color in the lens, do it!! That is super beautiful!
That's a lot of work - well done team. Coming along nicely. That colour looking different through the camera - marvel of LED and digital camera I suppose. Thanks Chad et al, as always
Amazing Chad !! great to watch this truck transform thanks for documenting the stages.
If you took the gas tank and cut it in half lengthwise, and then put the bottom back in the truck you would have a fitted storage bin right behind the seat.
I always wondered why auto makers thought it was a GOOD idea to put a flammable fluids container inside the cab of a truck…..talk about driving around in an IED!
Hi Chad if the colour around the windshield is anything to go by the truck is going to be absolutely beautiful, blue or aqua blue is my favourite colour anyway so gonzo will look great thank you for another great video.
Wow Chad your doing great work and thanks for the video
Really digging on that paint color. Great work team
Just saw the video of Paul giving yall the truck and found out you have a channel. So I’ve been watching the build of this truck. I’ve subscribed and am definitely gonna catch up on your videos. Love the family atmosphere you have and the work you’re doing
Thanks Chad! It’s encouraging to see good people rewarded for just being good people
Beautiful blue. Love it.
Trying to get this complement in FASSSST...great job, looking forward to the rest of the build. Thanks as always for the great video....
For some reason I thought you said you were going to paint the truck, but now I see you got rid of the gold on the bed and did patina paint to match the cab. I think this is great look and would like to see it stay that way.
My birthday is September 23rd and man would it be a dream to spend my birthday out there with y'all. I watch all y'all's TH-cam and really enjoy them. Keep up all the awesome work
Hope you get it done in time!
I live watching your videos and watching your sons working with you
this is a awesome episode guys ....my favorite truck ....love the longer length videos ....keep us wanting more ! cheers
Gotta love working till the early morning just to have a delay - at least you did your part 😂
Just amazing your family’s talent!!! Great show !!!
Love your work
Nice job Guy's, that truck is gonna be awesome when completed. Thanks for the video.
Nice wiring work my hats off to you I hate doing wiring
Boy! FabRats sure gave you a lot of work. And there are no headrests on that new seat which is a huge bummer if you've ever been in a rear end collision. That's a super seat. I've watched your wiring for a long time and you are G R E A T. Best idea is a pro to do sound deadening trim in overhead and around the seat back and maybe the carpeting, too. Very nice older truck and with your work fabulous. Put Robby Layton and his lovely wife in there, too.
We have them just not on during the mockup 😉