thank you for this, I hate going to forums to ask questions because they are full of guys who will just tell you to buy a bolt on solution for everything and lecture you about the dangers of everything you try to do diy. you earned my sub
What an incredible build sir, this is the definition of the saying no holds barred. Rules? Fuck rules who the hell decided what any one person can or can not do to express creativity and uniqueness. I absolutely love this truck man, kick ass AF
Learned a new word I didn't know I liked. "Lay frame". I have a 59 apache with a small block 350 with a mild cam and a 700r4 with a 2400rpm stall torque converter. It has an air suspension but it doesn't lay frame when deflated. Might look into laying it to the ground. Much cooler.
Accidentally came across your video can only say your an ideas man and very courageous the way you set up that air suspension i absolutely enjoyed watching. 👍 from Aus 🇦🇺
I knew ive seen that truck before!! I am a Charleston local too!! As soon as i seen it i had to watch it. I plan to do the same to my 59 apache too, maybe one day we can meet an have a beer
find you a 12v air manifold or some 12v air solenoids , then you can ditch the pipe and valves for cool looking switches . Cool truck ,I would have never thought of using have that stuff
OK. I absolutely love your truck. Honestly it's one of the coolest rigs I've ever seen. The still fuel tanks I's incredible I love it. The hole truck is perfect. I'd love to build something like that. I'm looking at 54 Ford in not so good condition for dirt cheap and I'm slamming my old jaguar xj6 so I guess UA-cam decided I'd appreciate this .for once UA-cam was correct.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SO INSPIRATIONAL!!!!! I FORGOT THAT BUILDING A RAT ROD. IS USING WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU. I LOVE YOUR GMC!!!!! SHE CAME OUT GREAT!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
You are going to be my new best friend in my old. Town in Mexico they think I'm crazy because I do recycle everything and I make it work way better than the original parts finally i know some body whit high IQ and fearless to use anything on his way congatulations you doing an exelent job
That's pretty cool what you've done with your little pickup I've had ideas on what to do on my vehicle but I don't have a good welder yet either way nice job
I’m digging the ingenuity and all but you really hurt me shooting holes in a perfectly good tailgate. That’s a really awesome build, you made me feel a lot better about trying to weld in a 4 link to make my truck 6 wheel drive lol
I would definitely agree with that but it’s a cheep knockoff. I would have never done that to the real deal. 6 wheel drive? That sounds like an awesome build.
@@ridgerunnergarage Its a cool car and obviously serves its purpose, but if that was here in Australia it would be deemed unsafe for road use - which was my point
@@jimmyy9273 Oh sorry, I didn’t remember that’s what Aussies call it. Here it’s just called an inspection. I used to do state inspections here myself and you’re right,I’d be a little bit leery about putting a sticker of approval on this one. I assure you it’s safe. Love to visit Australia one day.
Thank you. Oh man it was many trips to Home Depot. The only thing I would recommend is to use a water valve with a drain and on the drain you can screw on a pressure gauge. I don’t know if that helps.
Sorry hit the wrong button I have a really cool old under dash AC unit that I pulled out of a 66 Ford galaxie 500 I would love to donate it to your truck
Hey man i would like to build a similar build ia there anyway you could break down how exactly you did it air bag system wise killer truck tho man really creative very good work
I did a few videos on a 53 Ford and got into the same air ride a little bit more if you want to check those out, maybe that can help you but feel free to ask me any questions.
Love the build. Ive got questions about the ac/air compressor. Do you have an oil drain for the system? What are you using for a pressure regulator? Thanks
Thank you for checking out the video. And actually there is no need for a oil drain or oil catch. The system will blow any oils it uses out the drain. I use a 2 wire presser switch also known as a regular. Just a simple one off eBay that turns on at 100 and off at 150. It’s in the line coming from the compressor to the air tanks. The switch is on the ground side of the relay that powers the compressor
Do you just have a nut,locking nut, and a washer underneath the leaf spring mount? I’m not how did you get the bolt head underneath the leaf spring mount?
I have had a few people ask me about that. The bolt will fit before you put the bag in. Thread the air bag down on the bolt and finish it off with a wrench. You may have to open the hole a bit on one side or shorten your bolt some.
Just used a universal relay and a pressure switch. Regular power and ground and on the coil side of the relay Power from the ignition and ground through the pressure switch. When the switch reaches 120 psi the switch opens and then there no ground to the relay. That will shut the compressor off. The pressures switch is from eBay. On at 90 and off at 120. I would recommend higher pressure though. 90-120 is fine but a/c systems can hold much higher pressures
I can’t remember the name anymore. It’s been 4-5 years. From eBay for sure. I believe it was 2 bags and 25 ft of line with a tee for 99 bucks. I believe you can buy the same thing now for around 110
Great air system. But was wondering if you have any adjustability in suspension alignment? Does it track down the road ok? I have been working on a 2003 s10 chassis for an international metro. and I am, let’s say “cheep”, so a lot of upull&pay parts for rear four link. I only have adjustability in the front so far. Just want to drive. Not race.
It still has the original upper control arm so I can adjust caster and camber. It’s aligned with a tape measure and level. I’ve put thousands of miles on it and no tire wear.
You lost me on the lower control arms and welding to the leaf spring eyes. The cost savings compared to buying a known weldable material is minimal for such a safety critical component. Lots of excellent work and creativity otherwise.
Wow. The truck is cool, but you're gonna kill yourself or worse an innocent family with that thing brother! Please keep that thing off the road and in your garage. Seriously
false...the bags alone are 300$ plus compressor tank air line and even the cheapest manual setup u can find plus the notch 4 link bridge etc.....unless u have these parts layin around your not bagging anything for 300$
Dude this needs to be seen!!! Hands down one of the best builds i have ever seen. You really used everything you can find including the vacuum cleaner
Thanks so much man! Definitely a passion project. So many more ideas in mind. Stay tuned!
The vacuum cleaner was the sweetest thing. My jaw dropped for real!!. I just found your channel today at 6am in the morning. Awesome!!
Thank you!
Really cool truck, man. Thanks so much for sharing.
And thank you for checking out the video
thank you for this, I hate going to forums to ask questions because they are full of guys who will just tell you to buy a bolt on solution for everything and lecture you about the dangers of everything you try to do diy. you earned my sub
That’s awesome to hear. No sugar coating here. I tell it like it is.
So rad!! Love it bro, thanks for the inspiration and ideas 🙏
Awesome man, I am glad you like it
Congratulations on your death trap. I love it
Rockabilly Wreck.
@@ridgerunnergarage that’s dope
This is good I like the ac compressor idea
Thanks man!
Love your creativity.
Thanks so much. I appreciate that!
This is the coolest truck I have ever seen
Thanks man! We have a great time with it! 😎
Great job. Thx for sharing your ride with us. Keep going man.
Thanks, will do!
What an incredible build sir, this is the definition of the saying no holds barred. Rules? Fuck rules who the hell decided what any one person can or can not do to express creativity and uniqueness. I absolutely love this truck man, kick ass AF
Thanks man! It was a fun build and is a blast to drive. Completed Hot Rod Power Tour in 2022 and ready to go again this summer. 😎
Always good to see other ways to do things, thanks for posting. Love the Sailor Jerry shirt
Thank you! Like there spiced rum
Learned a new word I didn't know I liked. "Lay frame". I have a 59 apache with a small block 350 with a mild cam and a 700r4 with a 2400rpm stall torque converter. It has an air suspension but it doesn't lay frame when deflated. Might look into laying it to the ground. Much cooler.
‘58-‘59 Apache is my favorite truck! Sounds like you have a cool truck. 😎
My back yard side loves this build but my professional side is hurting lol but I respect the creativity
I know what you mean. Sometimes you just have to do what you like and what’s fun. That’s rat rodding.
Great video
Thanks man! 😎
Nice video Kevin miss the old days of off roading with you & the jeep club. Keep the videos coming buddy.
Good times for sure! Thanks for watching.
Dude , You made me laugh and smile ,
that's one cool truck , I especially love the Dome lighting BWahahahahahaha
AWESOME
That’s awesome! Thank you! 😎
This truck is kick ass man! I love it 🖤🖤🖤
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that man! 😎
This is the coolest most creative truck I've seen hands down
Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it.
My 67 f100 has a single milk can fuel tank thought I was the only one… great build looks awesome man
Oh wow, that’s cool! I always try to come up with things I’ve never seen. Thanks for watching!
I love your truck brother!
Awesome! Appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 😎
Love the truck!!!!! 👍
Glad to meet you guys in Louisville (at the Power Tour Stop) and see the truck.🙂
Got ya subbed!!!!!!! 🤜🤛
Thank you! It’s was great to meet you too. We were just checking out some of your videos 😎. Subscribed!!
gosh dangit this is the coolest truck I've ever seen period.
Thank you for saying that, Its very much appreciated.
Awesome build
Great work
Appreciate that! 😎
Very creative, love the intake
Thanks man! Appreciate you taking the time watch.
Thats so cool and simple thats what i wanna do to my s10
I hope this inspires you to work on your project.
and yes you have inspired me to bag my 64 F100. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s awesome! 😎 So glad to hear that!
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Thank you! 😎 Appreciate you watching.
That s awesome .. love what you do... ❤️🙏👍
Appreciate that! Stay tuned, more projects on the way!
What a Sweet Ride! Nice Video 👍
Appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
What a awesome video!
Thanks man! 😎
Accidentally came across your video can only say your an ideas man and very courageous the way you set up that air suspension i absolutely enjoyed watching. 👍 from Aus 🇦🇺
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that.
I knew ive seen that truck before!! I am a Charleston local too!!
As soon as i seen it i had to watch it. I plan to do the same to my 59 apache too, maybe one day we can meet an have a beer
Definitely! It sounds like we are into the same things. Thanks for checking out the video.
Thas awesome
Thanks man! Appreciate you watching!
find you a 12v air manifold or some 12v air solenoids , then you can ditch the pipe and valves for cool looking switches . Cool truck ,I would have never thought of using have that stuff
Great idea. Thanks for checking out the video
HAHA DAM DUDE, I have aluminum milk tanks for my 71 f100. nice truck! did them about 3 years ago. Still working on the project
Keep us posted, we would love to see her progress. Thanks for checking out the channel.
Hey cool video ,thanks!
We are glad you enjoyed it.
Freaking cool truck dude great job
Thanks man! Appreciate you watching. 😎
beautiful build man👍
Thanks! Appreciate that!
Bro I love the cab light!! So bad ass!!!
Thank you. I appreciate that
I love this truck so much! I subbed just for it 🤣
Nice! 😎 Thank you. Keep watching. Tons of projects coming soon.
Like your style
Thank you!
@@ridgerunnergarage some really interesting and "so right" mods mate
I love the MacGyver truck. Hahaha
Appreciate that!
Awesome truck, love everything done cheap. Building my volksrod on a tight budget
Thanks for taking the time to watch! Hoping to add a VW to our fleet someday soon.
i just subscribed. i like your creativity and building skills.
Appreciate that. Love what I do.
OK. I absolutely love your truck.
Honestly it's one of the coolest rigs I've ever seen.
The still fuel tanks I's incredible I love it.
The hole truck is perfect.
I'd love to build something like that.
I'm looking at 54 Ford in not so good condition for dirt cheap and I'm slamming my old jaguar xj6 so I guess UA-cam decided I'd appreciate this .for once UA-cam was correct.
Thank you for saying that and for checking out the video. That sounds like a great idea. Ford on a Jag. Good luck with the “FXJ6” 😁
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SO INSPIRATIONAL!!!!! I FORGOT THAT BUILDING A RAT ROD. IS USING WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU. I LOVE YOUR GMC!!!!! SHE CAME OUT GREAT!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Thanks man! Love your enthusiasm. Stay tuned, more cool projects on the way.
Sweet truck man. Good job
Thank you!
You made it your own that’s the whole point 👍
That’s right. That’s what rat rodding is all about. Thanks for watching!
TOOOOOOOOOO NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Job
Thanks man.
SUBSCRIBED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!!! 😎
ill support your channel
Thanks man! 😎
You are going to be my new best friend in my old. Town in Mexico they think I'm crazy because I do recycle everything and I make it work way better than the original parts finally i know some body whit high IQ and fearless to use anything on his way congatulations you doing an exelent job
Wow! That is so cool to hear. The world needs people like us who dance to the beat of our own drum. Stay original man! Keep doing your own thing! 😎
Good video brother.
Thanks! Appreciate you watching! 😎
That's pretty cool what you've done with your little pickup I've had ideas on what to do on my vehicle but I don't have a good welder yet either way nice job
Yeah a Good Welder is Key Lol.. Good 🔥
Appreciate that! One step at a time and you’ll get there. Would love to see pics of your progress.
perfect 👌😍
This a crazy I just had a convo with you today at Ale and octoain. I drive the blue 82 Poppy’s Patina c10
😎 That was out first time at Ale & Octane. What a great show! We definitely checked out your C10.
I’m digging the ingenuity and all but you really hurt me shooting holes in a perfectly good tailgate. That’s a really awesome build, you made me feel a lot better about trying to weld in a 4 link to make my truck 6 wheel drive lol
I would definitely agree with that but it’s a cheep knockoff. I would have never done that to the real deal. 6 wheel drive? That sounds like an awesome build.
@@ridgerunnergarage hopefully I'd like it to be a hybrid as well before it's over with
LOL, Electrolux, Nice.
Thanks
That light bulb wouldn't meet the building code if you moved to our area. Nice truck!
Lol truth. And thank you
Cool. Your front bags are going to rub holes in them
So far, so good. They don’t touch anything at ride height. 3 years and still going strong.
I hope your car never needs to get a roadworthy check 😂
2,500 miles on the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour.
@@ridgerunnergarage Its a cool car and obviously serves its purpose, but if that was here in Australia it would be deemed unsafe for road use - which was my point
@@jimmyy9273 Oh sorry, I didn’t remember that’s what Aussies call it. Here it’s just called an inspection. I used to do state inspections here myself and you’re right,I’d be a little bit leery about putting a sticker of approval on this one. I assure you it’s safe. Love to visit Australia one day.
Hey Kevin, can you do a typed parts list on your air suspension? Primarily the valves for inflating and dumping air. Awesome video!
Thank you. Oh man it was many trips to Home Depot. The only thing I would recommend is to use a water valve with a drain and on the drain you can screw on a pressure gauge. I don’t know if that helps.
That’s cool I’ll send you the 300 and send me the whole system. Lol. Seriously it’s cool
It can all be purchased on EBay and Lowe’s. Thanks for watching!
you should put the drive shaft the otter way😁
I think a drive shaft loop
Is what I should have had. 😂
Sorry hit the wrong button I have a really cool old under dash AC unit that I pulled out of a 66 Ford galaxie 500 I would love to donate it to your truck
Wow, wish I had seen this comments months ago. My bad. Thanks man. 😎
I have a really old Cool under dash ac unit
Thinking of doing the same. I found a cool looking one recently so it’s going in before this year’s Power Tour.
Hey man i would like to build a similar build ia there anyway you could break down how exactly you did it air bag system wise killer truck tho man really creative very good work
I did a few videos on a 53 Ford and got into the same air ride a little bit more if you want to check those out, maybe that can help you but feel free to ask me any questions.
A plus for the want to. But your welds need work. Big difference between SHAT or RAT..
You expect me to believe you made couple of trips to Home Depot and only spent $300? Impossible!!!
I know right!
Smart move on the ac compressor but ac would have been nice on power tour this year
💯 agree. AC for Power Tour in 2023!
Love the build. Ive got questions about the ac/air compressor. Do you have an oil drain for the system? What are you using for a pressure regulator? Thanks
Thank you for checking out the video. And actually there is no need for a oil drain or oil catch. The system will blow any oils it uses out the drain. I use a 2 wire presser switch also known as a regular. Just a simple one off eBay that turns on at 100 and off at 150. It’s in the line coming from the compressor to the air tanks. The switch is on the ground side of the relay that powers the compressor
Thanks man. Im doing a 95 ram 1500 as an lil red express and it a ratty version .
Do you just have a nut,locking nut, and a washer underneath the leaf spring mount? I’m not how did you get the bolt head underneath the leaf spring mount?
I have had a few people ask me about that. The bolt will fit before you put the bag in. Thread the air bag down on the bolt and finish it off with a wrench. You may have to open the hole a bit on one side or shorten your bolt some.
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Fyi oem compressors from gm ford or other airride from the salvage are most times better than aftermarket
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Why funny the guy came from Holland 😜?
Hey manother question for you. Are you just turning ac on to air system or added a switch? This is ladt part for me to figure out. Thanks again
Just used a universal relay and a pressure switch. Regular power and ground and on the coil side of the relay Power from the ignition and ground through the pressure switch. When the switch reaches 120 psi the switch opens and then there no ground to the relay. That will shut the compressor off. The pressures switch is from eBay. On at 90 and off at 120. I would recommend higher pressure though. 90-120 is fine but a/c systems can hold much higher pressures
@ridgerunnergarage sweet thanks man.
Is that the bridge coming from Mount P?
Yup, the Ravenel bridge.
What bags are u running in the front?
I can’t remember the name anymore. It’s been 4-5 years. From eBay for sure. I believe it was 2 bags and 25 ft of line with a tee for 99 bucks. I believe you can buy the same thing now for around 110
@@ridgerunnergarage thank you sir!
So when the bag is bad how do you un bolt the rear bags? Cut the bracket off
You unbolt it ffs 🤦♂️
@@tylerseabook9423 2 bolts out of the bottom with no clearence?
There’s room to get the bolt out.
Nice Rat Truck
Appreciate that!
Great air system. But was wondering if you have any adjustability in suspension alignment? Does it track down the road ok? I have been working on a 2003 s10 chassis for an international metro. and I am, let’s say “cheep”, so a lot of upull&pay parts for rear four link. I only have adjustability in the front so far. Just want to drive. Not race.
It still has the original upper control arm so I can adjust caster and camber. It’s aligned with a tape measure and level. I’ve put thousands of miles on it and no tire wear.
Was that the Fred Hartman bridge???
Ravenel Bridge.
What is the dash out out of
Thank you
It’s a factory dash out of the 1954 GMC. It has inexpensive gauge kit installed.
Is that the Fred Hartman
It’s actually the Ravenel bridge in Charleston. Not my finest hour.
welding?
Sorry I’m not sure what you mean.
Can you help me with my truck
I don’t do side work anymore but I do know a few guys local to the Charleston area that can help
Could you use real nos bottles
You certainly could. Anything that’s a tank.
You lost me on the lower control arms and welding to the leaf spring eyes. The cost savings compared to buying a known weldable material is minimal for such a safety critical component.
Lots of excellent work and creativity otherwise.
Thanks. I’ll consider that going forward.
Take that chad shit back to pantytown
I dont think i would be racing anyone in that them welds on everything differently the step notch look really bad
Not every strong weld is pretty and not every pretty weld is strong
You’ve never welded in ur life stfu!
wow I really hope that is not driven on the road.
On the cheap and replacing parts after a year because you didn’t buy quality parts.
I agree with that statement but it depends on what it is though. 3 years and 2,500 mile Power Tour and still going strong.
Way too much talking before you get to the
Thanks I will keep that in mind.
Wow. The truck is cool, but you're gonna kill yourself or worse an innocent family with that thing brother! Please keep that thing off the road and in your garage. Seriously
So bad ass
Thanks man! Appreciate that. 😎
false...the bags alone are 300$ plus compressor tank air line and even the cheapest manual setup u can find plus the notch 4 link bridge etc.....unless u have these parts layin around your not bagging anything for 300$
He just explained everything to us man the tanks was free