It makes me smile when you realize that the parts you had the most trouble with on a totally custom build is the stock parts (calipers and brake lines).
The way you work through a hard day may be one of the best things you've illustrated on this channel. I would not want to face a camera or keep plugging away on a day like that. One more example of the countless ways you inspire!
_EXACTLY_ ! I would have had a juvenile tantrum, destroyed something and quit for the day to ice my fist and order a replacement of the things I'd wrecked .. .. . ..
Oh blimey Carl what a day I thought it was just me that had days like this 🤣 at least you got it done dude so not a completely wasted miserable day …these things are sent to try us sometimes 👍
Absolutely awesome. Tis running under it's own power at last. All those parts and spare bits pulled in and sat for ages now its rolling along ..I can just imagine the size of that grin in your face . Now it can be moved round the shop when needed and not having to tow or drag it about . Easy mistake on the pipes for the steering you had a 50 50 chance getting them correct or not lol who knew lol .. thanks for sharing Karl
Love this and all the positivity in the shop! You and Elio and the crew are masters of humble and patience. Sturgil Simpson said, "some days you blast off, some days you just smoke." Inspiring stuff and great to see the Blue Beast rolling! Go Japhands, keep moving forward!
Next time bro, the calipers that you started with could have been rebuilt for around $20us and are extremely easy to rebuild, 1sqared off O-ring and a dust cover. But watching you is far more fun, lmao..... Love the vids and your self-taught style, you are an old school spirit in a younger body for sure! ... I enjoy watching you and reminiscing in my old school body w/ a younger brain (retired fabricator/mech)😛Keep um coming 😊
Carl have you ever used candle wax instead of penetrating fluid? Its an old trick but definitely works. Heat up whatever your trying to loosen ad the wax it works like capillary attraction gets right in there and is non flammable just works its way into the threads and even if it sets you`ll still be able to slip that bolt out with ease. Oh and vacuum bleeding is the way forward ALL DAY LONG.
heating and the cold water always works when heat alone still won't work. I thought for sure the grease fitting was gonna snap. MY momma always said Everything happens for a reason although it took me a long long time to learn that one. I've learn not to fret anymore over things because all things work out for out Good. It All works out in our favor to those who love God and are called according to his purpose. Congrats to finally seeing you your shop truck on the road and running for the very first time. kudos to you both. Killer looking ride.
Karl congratulations on getting it running an driving. Awesome. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Great stuff as usual. One thing you've got to watch on those vacuum bleeders is that sometimes they'll suck air into the line around the bleeder nipple. This doesn't necessarily add air to the system but it can give you air in your suction hose and make it seem like there's an endless amount of air in the lines. I gave up on mine and went to a positive pressure bleeder, which has been working much better for me.
Man Karl when things go as bad as they went we have a saying down south “who’d you piss off?” Glad you were able to resolve Good educational about friends experts and how to hurdle🤔🤣🇨🇦🏁
What I used for years is from Lordco the one ball valve, one person bleeding system. Just cracked each bleeder one at a time and pump the brakes until you do not see any bubbles in the clear line and you're ready to go!
I saw it and knew immediately: you won't be able to get over the red bar of the lifting platform that slowly! Had to laugh when it happened exactly like that... No weight on the rear axle, single wheels and the floor is smeared, and the exterior mirrors can hardly be folded in ---> everything fits! Watching is always more fun!!! Best regards from Germany 👨🔧
Love the progress. The thing is a beaut! The calipers are the same side to side, but the bleeder screw is supposed to be on top to release the trapped air. Swap em side to side
Those vacuum bleeders are super handy, cut down on the pedal pumping. Use them all the time in the shop. They create vacuum from the shop air thru an orifice. Important to allow them to equalize before removing it from the bleeder by turning it off first and watching the fluid stabilize in the hose. Truck is gonna be so cool AND handy as a tow rig once done!
Using heat on rusted bleeders does get them loose, you just risk melting the rubber inside the caliper. You didn't this time around, just be aware this can happen. When you get the bleeders out, cleaning them out with small drill bits ensures they will bleed. On clippers that the bleeder breaks off, they sell kits to fix them. You drill out the broken bleeder, tap it to the size of the new bleeder seat and thread in the new bleeder.
Hint, for getting old bleeders open first tap around the bleeder with a hammer and flat punch or an air hammer with a flat bit. The vibration loosens the rust grip and helps a lot with stubborn bleeders
But the old Victor Hot Wrench is most commonly used in road salt areas 😮😢 the locals are working with the parts manufacturers to wear the cars out from the outside in rather than the usual way…..damn salt!
Happy to see the ramp truck again. That you and Brent did some videos on. Karl very important brake pads. 😀 And your adapting your parts. To make it work 👍. I was wondering when you were going to get the roll back going. Love it.going down the road. Congratulations ❤️
Just been watching a bunch of dudes/dudettes on monkey bikes in a familiar gardens… so many that a hose was deployed to damp down the dust emitting circuit. .. and now I find myself watching a cool dude’s project ‘Ramp Truck’.. it doesn’t get better!
Sounds like you had a testing day, parts, pad mayhem, the whip breaking on you etc. I thought it was just me that had days like this! Top work as always brother.
The best way I have found to take out stuck bleader screws on cast-iron callipers heat bleeder heat the bleeder screw up cool it down with water repeat twice and tap it with a hammer and then loosen it up probably do three or four day. Got to love the rust belt.
Awsome work! This truckis gonna be so cool! Little disapointing though that the video did not included a garage burn out. It would have been appropriate as a courtesy to Brent! ;) Keep up the Good Work, Master Fender Bender!
3500 HD rolling chassis's hard getting really hard to find . I found one locally come available for $700 or best offer , guy was moving and had to get it out of the yard . I couldn't get because I just had kidney surgery and couldn't do any physical work . That really sucked as I've been looking for one for almost ten years , well that's life . Awesome project . Great video , plus I've learned so much knowledge from your build . Thanks from Sherwood , Arkansas U.S.A.
I have a red nose dog and his name is Roscoe. When you called his name he came smashing through the house to see who was here lol
It makes me smile when you realize that the parts you had the most trouble with on a totally custom build is the stock parts (calipers and brake lines).
That's awsome Carl! Great to see the wheels turning on the ol girl. She's a rip-snorter,lol!!!
Just watched this after a day of struggling with brakes on my car for basically a whole day. Glad I'm not the only one that runs into these issues.
Glad to see I’m not the only one that has days like yours,,and I’ve had plenty of em, over the years,,,regards Frank
I think we all have days like that. Thanks for keeping it real and persevering.
I remember this cab sitting outside your old shop and you said you'd build a truck out of it. So happy to see that day has come !
The way you work through a hard day may be one of the best things you've illustrated on this channel. I would not want to face a camera or keep plugging away on a day like that. One more example of the countless ways you inspire!
_EXACTLY_ ! I would have had a juvenile tantrum, destroyed something and quit for the day to ice my fist and order a replacement of the things I'd wrecked .. .. . ..
I couldn't help but notice how perfect your welds are. A true craftsman!
Thanks Elio we really needed this one to happen ! Hi Karl lol !
Oh blimey Carl what a day I thought it was just me that had days like this 🤣 at least you got it done dude so not a completely wasted miserable day …these things are sent to try us sometimes 👍
The first drive is always the most fun.
Absolutely awesome. Tis running under it's own power at last. All those parts and spare bits pulled in and sat for ages now its rolling along ..I can just imagine the size of that grin in your face . Now it can be moved round the shop when needed and not having to tow or drag it about . Easy mistake on the pipes for the steering you had a 50 50 chance getting them correct or not lol who knew lol .. thanks for sharing Karl
Love this and all the positivity in the shop! You and Elio and the crew are masters of humble and patience. Sturgil Simpson said, "some days you blast off, some days you just smoke." Inspiring stuff and great to see the Blue Beast rolling! Go Japhands, keep moving forward!
Ha! A Sturgill fan!
This is my favourite project!
Great looking car!
MR PEPERONI ❤ Carl you are quickly becoming one of my favorite Canadians, I have now two favorite Canadians 😂
That must’ve been the best feeling! Great to see a plan come together!
One of those days. Another great video.
That is going to be SOOOO Kool!!! Can't wait to see the ramp on it. Way to go!! Keep up the good work and content.
I have one of those days all too often. Just gotta keep going. It's good to see it rolling down the road.
You got that right! lol
Next time bro, the calipers that you started with could have been rebuilt for around $20us and are extremely easy to rebuild, 1sqared off O-ring and a dust cover. But watching you is far more fun, lmao.....
Love the vids and your self-taught style, you are an old school spirit in a younger body for sure!
... I enjoy watching you and reminiscing in my old school body w/ a younger brain (retired fabricator/mech)😛Keep um coming 😊
It's never a failure if we chose to learn from our mistakes, just a lesson to be learned ❤
Carl have you ever used candle wax instead of penetrating fluid?
Its an old trick but definitely works.
Heat up whatever your trying to loosen ad the wax it works like capillary attraction gets right in there and is non flammable just works its way into the threads and even if it sets you`ll still be able to slip that bolt out with ease.
Oh and vacuum bleeding is the way forward ALL DAY LONG.
nice build :) something id love to do myself as well :)
heating and the cold water always works when heat alone still won't work. I thought for sure the grease fitting was gonna snap. MY momma always said Everything happens for a reason although it took me a long long time to learn that one. I've learn not to fret anymore over things because all things work out for out Good. It All works out in our favor to those who love God and are called according to his purpose. Congrats to finally seeing you your shop truck on the road and running for the very first time. kudos to you both. Killer looking ride.
Great Looking and Cool Build MIK. The Ramp Truck will be handy for ur shop. Congrats Lad..
Karl congratulations on getting it running an driving. Awesome. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
It's on the road!! Looks funny without the ramp and only 1 wheel on the rear axle. Congrats on getting it this far.
What a unit! what an accomplishment to get it back on the road, rather quickly... can't wait to see what will come out for the bed.
NOW IF I WAS HAVING A DAY LIKE YOU ARE DOING WOUGH GONE HOME AND BACK TO BED AND STARTED FRESH IN THE MORNING !!!!!
Some days you spend more time at the parts store than in the shop lol
Awesome to see this truck moving under it’s own power.
Love this build and the project. I’m anxiously waiting more in the zephyr that’s wicked cool
Great stuff as usual. One thing you've got to watch on those vacuum bleeders is that sometimes they'll suck air into the line around the bleeder nipple. This doesn't necessarily add air to the system but it can give you air in your suction hose and make it seem like there's an endless amount of air in the lines. I gave up on mine and went to a positive pressure bleeder, which has been working much better for me.
Positive bleeder much better
Man Karl when things go as bad as they went we have a saying down south “who’d you piss off?” Glad you were able to resolve
Good educational about friends experts and how to hurdle🤔🤣🇨🇦🏁
Sometimes it’s the simple things we miss. Not to worry. This thing is a beast. Great work that man
What I used for years is from Lordco the one ball valve, one person bleeding system. Just cracked each bleeder one at a time and pump the brakes until you do not see any bubbles in the clear line and you're ready to go!
I see so many people heat the wrong part of what they want to loosen I’m saddened, but you are the first to do it the right way.
I saw it and knew immediately: you won't be able to get over the red bar of the lifting platform that slowly!
Had to laugh when it happened exactly like that...
No weight on the rear axle, single wheels and the floor is smeared, and the exterior mirrors can hardly be folded in ---> everything fits!
Watching is always more fun!!! Best regards from Germany 👨🔧
The moment we've all been waiting for!!
Love the progress. The thing is a beaut!
The calipers are the same side to side, but the bleeder screw is supposed to be on top to release the trapped air. Swap em side to side
Wow what a rough day but i am hanging with u to the end.great dedication to one day process.
Finallyyyyyyyy that thing look good going down the road....😆👍🙏
Love your show .I've learned so much since watching you and you always explain so well .Dave . Scotland .
Love the enthusiasm in your videos.
Very KOOL Karl Looks great going down the road
Well done Carl n gang, must have been a great feeling to get it back out on the road,
Bout time the beast got to take a spin on the road lol God bless be safe now get her done lol
Those vacuum bleeders are super handy, cut down on the pedal pumping. Use them all the time in the shop. They create vacuum from the shop air thru an orifice. Important to allow them to equalize before removing it from the bleeder by turning it off first and watching the fluid stabilize in the hose.
Truck is gonna be so cool AND handy as a tow rig once done!
Thanks for the tip!
I am glad you are working on the ramp truck!
You sure know how to have fun!
Cool!
been waiting
Hey very cool to see the coe on the black top well done guy's
That thing is sick!
I know the feeling! A simple project just fight you every step! I love this ramp truck project but glad you are staying on the Zephyr! Take care!
Really love your channel, fascinated by your talent, huge fan of zephyr, can't wait to see what you can do to it
thanks man i appreciate it!
Using heat on rusted bleeders does get them loose, you just risk melting the rubber inside the caliper. You didn't this time around, just be aware this can happen.
When you get the bleeders out, cleaning them out with small drill bits ensures they will bleed.
On clippers that the bleeder breaks off, they sell kits to fix them. You drill out the broken bleeder, tap it to the size of the new bleeder seat and thread in the new bleeder.
I love the style that this COE has. It would make for a really neat truck with an 8 foot bed. And still keep the dual wheels.
Hint, for getting old bleeders open first tap around the bleeder with a hammer and flat punch or an air hammer with a flat bit. The vibration loosens the rust grip and helps a lot with stubborn bleeders
This definitely works. I use a piece of brass and hit around the hex.
But the old Victor Hot Wrench is most commonly used in road salt areas 😮😢 the locals are working with the parts manufacturers to wear the cars out from the outside in rather than the usual way…..damn salt!
A 3/8 dr impact turned way down...rattle the bleeder screw ,..it will open in a minute!
These are the times that try men's souls! I feel your pain! The joys of building custom shit!
yup these days are a part of it too i wouldnt trade it for the world lol
Wish I had space to build cool projects like this! Awesome content!
It's a happy upgrade
Those days where it's one thing after another are the worst.
It's a battle to see who's the most stubborn. They day or the man 😂
Awesome truck! Love it!
Awesome build series
Love all the hard work
Great content
I'm a fan of the quote that if you've got overkill then it will always be enough 😅
Also Maxim 37
Shoutout from Tijuana mexico 🇲🇽 i dont miss your episodes you rock 🤟
Amazing how a simple job like brake bleeding can escalate into a major, Good to see you wearing Jordie's shirt! I still havent got to see him yet.
Happy to see the ramp truck again. That you and Brent did some videos on. Karl very important brake pads. 😀 And your adapting your parts. To make it work 👍. I was wondering when you were going to get the roll back going. Love it.going down the road. Congratulations ❤️
Just been watching a bunch of dudes/dudettes on monkey bikes in a familiar gardens… so many that a hose was deployed to damp down the dust emitting circuit. .. and now I find myself watching a cool dude’s project ‘Ramp Truck’.. it doesn’t get better!
Bahahhaha ya that was a fun party
What channel?
Great progress on this OX. This will be a great tool for your shop for sure!
Sounds like you had a testing day, parts, pad mayhem, the whip breaking on you etc. I thought it was just me that had days like this! Top work as always brother.
Definitely need a set of four single wide wheels and tires for that rig. Cheers !
very cool to see it run and drive down the road
very cool , love this truck
That is one bad ass looking truck thingumajig.
I've always stuck a drill bit, in the size of the hole of the bleeder along with heat. Never twisted off the bleeder when I did that.
That looks so Kool rolling. I remember it sitting outside, just a cab! Huge victory well earned, Karl! Brent will be stoked about this.
YES !!!!! THANK YOU
Nice going, Karl
Oh how I could feel the frustration!
The best way I have found to take out stuck bleader screws on cast-iron callipers heat bleeder heat the bleeder screw up cool it down with water repeat twice and tap it with a hammer and then loosen it up probably do three or four day. Got to love the rust belt.
More nice work from the guys at Japhands. Persistence pays off. It's gonna' be fun to use.
Man glad you are back working on the ramp truck.. hope to see you finish this awesome truck soon..!! 👍👍👍
Congrats! 🎉
Love to see some work on the truck at last
Looks good going down the road need to get it finished I like it the perfect ramp truck
Killer looking ride
This is gonna be an awesome rig when it gets done
That thing looks ridiculous ! I love it ! 😂😂😂
ya man im stoked! needs a deck!
Awsome work! This truckis gonna be so cool! Little disapointing though that the video did not included a garage burn out. It would have been appropriate as a courtesy to Brent! ;) Keep up the Good Work, Master Fender Bender!
Great to see it running. Cool project. Keep it up.
Persistence pays off. Great job.
Coming along nicely, glad to see it moving under its own power. Keep up the good work.
3500 HD rolling chassis's hard getting really hard to find . I found one locally come available for $700 or best offer , guy was moving and had to get it out of the yard . I couldn't get because I just had kidney surgery and couldn't do any physical work . That really sucked as I've been looking for one for almost ten years , well that's life . Awesome project . Great video , plus I've learned so much knowledge from your build . Thanks from Sherwood , Arkansas U.S.A.
Feels good driving a build the first time- sorry to hear about the hotrod going down- you’ll resurrect it soon wnough
Rad finally getting to see this animal cruise
Awesome truck well done this is gonna make a neat ride
Well done both of you, that was a task !!!!
Awesome to see this finally moving! Love it is something unique to see great job.
Thank you very much!
Interesting whip...