Finishing the General A/C install and more work on the Essex!
Part 2 of 2: We finish building the A/C lines and vents for inside the cab & get some rear fender body work done on the International.
00:00 Intro
03:45 Explaining to Ryder what I want built for Ac Vents
07:06 Ryder Drawing parts on plasma table.
12:08 Assembling the AC vents
21:25 Assembling the Essexs front axle
30:08 installing ac vents
35:00 Body working the rear fender.
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Someday Ryder will look back on these times spent with you learning the skills you have shared, and he will smile fondly. Youngsters are a blank canvas waiting for someone to open their minds to new knowledge. Thank you Brent for sharing your vast skills with Ryder. Our world needs more positive mentoring like you are doing. God bless!
I could not have said it better Huskiedrive !!! Well said !!! God bless the youth !!!! Eddy
Yup
Yep, that kid has a bright future
Brent, I thought you mentioned a figure of $2500 for the laser rust removal machine and I only see them for 10-15,000 dollars. Do you mind saying again what it cost and where you got it?
Brent if every parent and grandparent was like you the world would be a great place. Thank you as always
So glad the "General" wasn't lost in the fire. The shop, has been a build-back-better success.
Build back better........🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You're giving Ryder a lifetime of memories and skills. Impressive.
Calling that truck an International is a huge understatement. It's more like rolling art that would look at home on a Road Warrior movie set.
It's always good to see Ryder in there working and learning. That guy is going to have a lot of self confidence and a decent work ethic.
Good on you providing that guidance. A lot of this stuff is frustrating to learn on your own, so having someone able to walk you through a little while also letting you figure it out is so important.
It’s a pleasure to watch you working with your grandson, something he will always remember 😊
Still one of the best build projects ever to be on KZhead
The General is one of the Most Epic builds, Ever. So glad you are taking it to Texas. Hard to believe at this time a year ago, Joy turned to tragedy & now look at you. Love that you got rid of General's Orange Blossom Specials so he can portray at his best while down South. If you make it thru Nashville, i'll cater you & Esther a Shindig. Ty for taking us along
in my youth I was like Ryder always around watching and helping but I wasn't exposed to as much greatness as he is. that kid should thank God he has a good friend like you.
There's no shortage of forward thinking in your shop!! Love the creativity when you design!!!
Ryder will not forget these days and evenings spent learning so much. Great job on the a/c install. Looks like you'll be cool as cucumbers down in Texas. Love the spray can rebuild. Great to see the General rolling again with the improvements. Look forward to more before the trek to Texas. Be safe and stay well.
The General is so cool Brent. Great job on the AC install.
As always Brent love watching you working and mentoring Ryder. Watching him smile is great. What a great upgrade and update on the General. I salute!
I just love watching Pablo's expressions & watching in the background😅 I'd love a PabloCam.
the General is sure one great truck, a daily work horse and an awesome cruising hotrod 👍🏼🍺🍺
Hey Brent, that air con seems like it can create a ‘general’ blizzard in the cabin. Couldn’t resist. G’day Esther.
Great to see Ryder working with you. He has a great teacher. 👍 👍👍
One more time : This truck is really marvellous ! And nice job for the AC, especially the brackets for vents. I do hope you will be in fresh air next summer. 😉
Teaching that young man some good stuff. Great job
An old scrap of carpet on your work surface will help hold those freshly cut parts while you clean them up with the grinder. Love the channel!
Hello Brent, don't forget to change the old Freon service port Schrader valves, they will slow leak in your climate. Ryder is a very quick learning, observant young man. He seems to make you so happy. Thanks for your video and working on the best functional truck.
The General - a neat truck that has come a long way from its beginning.
Ryder is getting on the job training which I think is the best kind! Truck is sweet! Take care.
I like that truck.. can't say I've actually seen one of those before your videos. Keep wrenching my friend.
There were no trucks like the General before he started on making it from other truck parts. It's one of a kind.
Jeez Brent, that Dirty Harry music is getting old real fast . Can we please get back to trad HAK " blues". Thanks in advance......
Ac install looks great, Ryder is picking up some wonderful skills, good job Brent!
I have a great appreciation for your work, because of styling and body lines that made them cool back then can still be found in your finished product. You use to have a lot going on in the old shop, but now were a little more apart of it because it is easier to see and I guess for you to film. Ryder doing well and so is Roland's ride. Looking good and you will be running with cold air on this road trip.
Heya Ryder, I hope you appreciate how cool your Pop is, and that your time together is something that brings you joy. He is clearly very proud of you. Cheers from Colorado!
Thanks Brent on a great video. Great work. Ryder is going to be good mechanic from just you letting him watch and working with you. Even made time. Helping on the front end of the Model A. Thanks for sharing! ❤️💯👊👍
It's good to see you in full stride, with enough room to have more than one mess going at a time. Be well. Hi Ester.
Good to see the General getting some attention,hopefully he keeps doing what he does tow pig extraordinaire.thanks John from Arizona
Invaluable experience for Ryder!
That International is such a great build. It was great when you built it and has stood the test of time. Pity International didn't build them like that in the first place.
Brent, I'm always glad to see the "General"..
I love the International. It's probably one of my favorites. It's good to see Rider involved with your and his projects. Since I live in South Korea this kind of stuff isn't possible for me so I get to live through your projects.
The way you construct the housings for the air vents , you make it look so easy . The best part is they look like OEM parts from International . Ryder is starting to operate the CNC like a pro , it is testimony to your ability as a teacher . The General is now ready for a trip to Texas c/w air conditioning , it will tame the heat in the Lone Star State . Till next time , Stuart in Ontario ..
nice job on the a/c vents Brent , it came out awesome. -18 C WOW !!!🔥
Nice to have a/c when needed Brent! Good job as always.
So much good stuff in the one video. The old girl needs a honking big turbo.
Man I cant wait to see yall down at the lonestar round up and get to hang out with fellow youtubers, Safe travels!!!! @halfassKustoms
I think it's great that you are showing him how to do everything he'll appreciate it someday
I love the General. Another great video, and Ryder was a plus.
Hey Brent! The old truck looks like it’s ready for the trip to Texas. That we be a fun trip for sure.
He's a kid. Of course he knows how to run the plasma computer. Good job Ryder.
The General is looking all sharp and fancy, Just ready for the apocalypse to roll up.
The Holden Brothers Diesel Guys will love that Truck, they're International Fans.
The general is my favorite build of yours followed by the buick! Definately both a great unique creation of great quality! Great video as always!
Everyone trusts your abilities on pretty much everything. I live north of Dallas, Tx and our weather has been kind of cool but nice hopefully will be same when we guys get this way
Cold AC is a definite down here in Florida!!!! Lolol…Another great 👍 🙌 video. Stay safe and be blessed 🙏🙏🙏
Catch ya on the next one Brent. Cheers.
Nice work on that fender, my OCD has been looking at those dings for several episodes hoping you would fix them 😂
Cleaning up the. Wheels
Love the work going on with the general and how much you are teaching Ryder I had a chat with Karl from make it kustom when he was here for the rod nationals and told him to say hi to you and Esther and to give Pablo a treat lol
Great video Brent, I'm sure Ester will be very happy with you getting the A/C working. You will probably need it when you guys go to the Lonestar Roundup..
I have a warrior too I'm glad Ryder's warrior Was an ," easy" fix
Excellent video Brent :) , Ryder :) on Air Vents like them too and Air Conditioning help keep cool to and hopefully Ryder ATV be back in action too soon !
I love that truck. Great job building it.
13:09 I see you have one of the China LED work lights from amazon. If the ~1hr battery life annoys you like it did me, you can easily disassemble and replace the 18650 battery to get 6 hours of life. I salvaged a bunch of 18650's from some laptop battery packs that wouldn't take a charge (there were a dozen 18650's in the battery pack and only one was DOA, the rest were just fine).
Make sure when you go to the Lonestar round up that you get a picture with Mortske and puddin !
Great truck! Keep that cb on 19. If I see ya I will shout out. Have a safe trip!
I was at Lone Star Friday morning and admiring the International. I hope you had a great trip!
You better watch out, Brent; Ryder will be showing you how to operate that. Great video.
I love to see young kids leaning to do stuff.
That will be a fun trip south. Looking forward to your videos. Like, share and go fix something on your ride. 😳
Awesome loved this one
we'll see you in Austin
Looking good 👍👍
Now that's a truck...I heard it can literally pull an either neighborhood of vehicles no problem and accomplish an obstacle course and still be early
Nice job, both of you.
Brent you should fix the motor in it because it will pull more with the motor fixed then add a tuner to it to increase the power
So much wonderful progress!!!
Cool stuff. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎
Thanks 👍👍👍
I love the general 😊
Digging it The General is Cool 😎🥶Thanks for sharing ******
Good doings.
Glad to see you back in the mix of things.
I'd love your workshop 😊
I love the general that's the first project I seen you on very cool 😎❤
Excellent, love the General build, just a side note tho...it's a Spritz of paint not a Sprirtz!
Excellent video. You did a lot, from the AC in the General to tearing down the quad cycle to remove the broken cam. I really liked the way you did the vents and AC controls beneath the dash panel. It is always a school day at “Half Ass Kustoms”.
Cool General
good show Keep on Truckin😎👍
I really love that truck
Looks well.
Nice work on the General, Jack, RI, USA
My favorite build. I love that beast.
The *General* looks great
Cool! 👍
Nice job, Brent
Cool deal
A/c. Great. For. Comfort. ❤️ it. Trucks look. Great. Thanks
I love that you've upgraded the General... and that you use it regularly. Very cool. You had been talking about just how much the road vibration/bounce is hard on everything the General has. Any plans to try to fix that? Give it a smoother ride somehow? I wouldn't know where to start....
I wish I could do body work that quick. 👍
I get a kick out of Pablo watching your every move. I’m surprised he didn’t go for a ride with you in the final scene.
It's probably warmer in the truck at negative 7, then outside 😊
Nice work Ryder and Brent working on the Truck
Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...
Brent you are a pretty good body man!!