Flatbed build Part 3 - ex U-haul truck build
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I wouldn't spend any time worrying about the headache rack not being perfect.
Perfect is the enemy of the good, you've built a great addition to your fleet, everyone will be complimenting you when its done.
Thank you Jonathan! It was pretty bad but I think I've got it smoothed out. Especially now that the toolboxes are installed it doesn't look as bad. 👍
You're saying, don't get a headache over the headache rack? Makes perfect sense.
Pretty cool ! my lady is complaining again that I;m spending more time watching you then her, lol. Tx 4 sharing !
The logo on the headache rack looks really good. Good job with the whole build Shawn !
Thank you Bruno! It was a huge pain but I'm happy with how it turned out.
Yes, the good old hammer joke! Classic!
Your Truck Bed is looking Cool. When i got my 2011 silverado, there was a Brake Booster already installed for towing a trailer.
Thank you! It's always nice when there is a brake box in place.
This is coming along nicely
Thank you!
The branding inlay looks sick! 🎉🎉🎉
Hi Shawn you should modify your plasma cutter by putting a big fan on it. You can get a 12cm pc fan at 12v that would be ideal. That would pull huge amounts of air through it.
I would recommend a Chop saw like the Evolution. You can miter repeatable cuts that a clean and precise. I bought a spare blade at Harbor freight. A local saw sharpening place re-sharpens them if needed for a small charge. Very loud though. Much, Much better than the old abrasive chop saw I used to use.
When i saw you struggling to get on that step stool and on the bed to get the headache rack onto the bed, i was reaching trying to help as if i could lol. I know that things not light and trying to not pinch wires had me in a fidget
I should have gone with a thinner metal on the insert for sure.
Its incredible wathcing you put this falt bed together. Awesome videos!
Been following this build closely. Don’t get flustered about imperfections, it’s all good.
Agreed
Thank you both!
You need some sort of infill for the HA rack. Some steel tubing or expanded metal maybe.
I was thinking that too...
Love the logo! 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
Off-topic drainage outlet idea: I just noticed 'fake-rock outlets' online... you might select a few nice rocks & drill them for one of your yard-outlets.
Really enjoy this video. The way that you routed your wires in the hole with a rubber grommet shows that in my opinion that you do care about your work. Also loved the comment about the BFH !works every time, waiting for part 4 !👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! I'm hoping to have Part 4 coming within a couple weeks. It's been busy around here!
It's looking great. Such a difficult job for one person to tackle. I, too, am a big critic of projects I take on, and always see ways it could be better, noticing my every flaw and misstep. Can be a bit frustrating at times, but it's get to get out there and do things - sometime out of the comfort zone.
That's a great way to think about it Ricky! Thank you!
Amazing work.
Thank you!
Commend you on twisting off the zip tie tails!!!
Hahah I was wondering if anyone would notice that!! Thank you!
Ya without some means of flush cutting cutters twisting is the best. I hate getting cut by zipties... :) @@GCFD
Looking good
thank you Brent!
Shawn, that was great. Your confession on welding was appreciated. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Allan! I've been thinking I might talk about welding and how I got started in it. Maybe go over a couple of tools too. Do you think that's a good idea?
@@GCFD Yes. All is good. Your delivery is clear and understandable . And, the entomology vignette allows for a nice distraction. When returned to the work, the viewer mind is refreshed. I suspect you taught before 👍👍🇨🇦😊
Great build .....Its going to be a great work truck
The best thing about trying new things is the knowledge gained. Everyone is a 'newbie' at first! Great job, Shawn!
Yes I agree. I always try to encourage people to jump into something of interest to them.
I hope you put an inline fuse for that brake controller. Looks like you just connected the wire without one. Thanks for sharing videos.
Hey bud I really enjoy watching your videos an going along on the Journey of the nice transformation of jobs an knowledge that u have done keep up the great 👍 work.
Sure wish you were my neighbor 😁👍👍
You should get Blue line X for the bed and headache rack
I've thought about it and I might just do that. Great comment!
Cheers.
👍👍 Laurie
It’s looking good!
Thank you Lee!
Hello from the Netherlands.
headache-rack with the Logo looks good .
thanks for the video Shawn .
Sincerely Hollandduck
A Lot of work !
Glad you didn't use the Andrew Camarata method of installing your equipment. He uses a chainsaw to modify his dash for new electronics. 😲
Coming along nicely! Looking good.
Good nice job on the truck
I think everything looks great. I cańt tell what was wrong with the headache rack. The graphics look terrific.
You've been made an honorary Railroader Shawn for knowing to use a bigger hammer. The project is coming along nicely. You've got all the necessities like cameras, bed lights and the bed pockets. The pockets were a great idea. Why do you think they call them headache racks? The truck is going to serve you well.
They're called a headache rack because they are a headache to build and install!
Awesome job, don't beat yourself up over the headache rack, the thing looks great.
This build is coming together very nicely! Take care and I’ll see you down the road…
Thank you Wendy! It's almost finished and It's about time. This has been a very big project.
Looks great to me! You have put a lot of extras on the basic flat bed with all the custom lights and hitches and cameras. Pretty slick! Now you can hang out with the "cool" drainage guys at the truck shows. Lol!
Coming on really well Shawn well done 👌👌👍👍
I suggest watching some UA-cam videos on how to weld
I'll be sure to do that Jerry
Shawn, you have done a very good job with this truck. Thank you for the videos.
Thank you! It's coming along pretty well and I can't wait to get it working.
Great episode Shaun,
As usual there are some great insights into your high level of detail.
The “headache rack” turned out great with the company logo (also makes a great anti-theft deterrent).
I can’t wait to see this truck finished and in-use on your drainage projects.
These project videos are great - please keep sharing your skills with us !!
Thank you! I didn't even think of the anti theft aspect, although I talk about that in a trailer build video where I paint the fenders orange. I'll be sure to mention it in Part 4
Good job
I’m like you Sean I also had to join the hair club for men 😂😂😂
That diamond plate looks beautiful on there great job
I'm ready for part 4 please 🙏🏻
I should have it within a couple weeks
I'm really enjoying this flatbed build series! I love your attention to detail regarding the wiring of the lights/cameras. I have terrible OCD for cable management on anything, so it was nice to see how you made it all tidy.
The headache rack looks awesome by the way!
Great work!!
Who ever came up with the idea for the heat shrink solder connectors, deserves a pat on the back and an atta boy.
👍 They work pretty well
The cheap ones on ebay are awful. I only get the US ones. The cheap ones don't have enough solder.
Yeah very slick indeed, You just keep piling on the work... The H Rack turned out great with the plates, Cant always get 100%
Thank you! I think it looks really good now that the toolboxes are installed too. Part 4 will be coming within two weeks.
I have an idea how to get the rivets out, the destructive way. Cut off both heads, put a dent in the middle, drill out the rivet possibly using tungsten carbide bits.
I know this is after the fact. But half the battle with welding is making sure your settings are dialed in for the gauge of metal you are welding. With a nice machine like you got inside the door it will give you wire speed and volts for any gauge of metal within reason. Just make sure you know what wire you are running such as 025. Or 035. and if it’s Flux core wire or solid wire (MIG).
You could of upgraded the radio to a flat screen then that would eliminate one of the monitors. Maybe a beacon on the roof for extra visibilty at night or when getting loaded. 😁
Great ideas! Thank you
So much good info in your videos. I'm probably never gonna use it, but it is very interesting to me!
Thank you! I really do try and make my videos informational. I'm glad you're enjoying my stuff 👍
As always nice work!
Your headache rack is looking great. I assume that you are going to be putting something to protect the Lower end of the cab also.
1:02:58 I think you were referring to Sodds law # 3, if it won’t go don’t force it - hit it with a bigger hammer !!!😊
Very nice flat bed indeed 👍
Thank you!
Grinder and Paint. make me the welder I aint
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Im not crazy about the Ford Blue bed and think black would of looked better matching the side steps and against the white but different strokes for different folks but dam nice work just the same 👍
Hold that thought Phillip. I have white boxes and black boxes on it now and it's starting to look pretty good. Make sure to let me know what you think on P 4 when it comes out.
It matches his shirt. Didn't you notice? It's his company color. Carolina Blue.
Quite the build project. As usual, you're getting it done. BTW, the headache rack looks great. Worth the effort.
You should see if you can do the drainage on the Bealy Farm. I think it would be good for your channel.
If you do, make sure Bealy Good works and does not stand around and watch you. letsdig18 can attest to that.
I'll check them out
You really need a second pair of hands to help. Good job.
Shawn, you have done a very good job with this truck. Thank you for the videos. Nice video. Really enjoy the truck series. The Rack looks excellent. Your logo pops.
Great video Shawn, truck is coming out really nice 👍💯
Thank you! I think so too. It's been a huge project though..
28:00 Those "Wires" might actually be vacuum lines to the hvac controls, and you just punctured holes in each of those lines.
Add an inline fuse on the power wire running to the controller for safety.
I thought about that but GM Bulletin 66 didn't call for one. I have one I can install and I might do that. Should I use a 10 or 15 amp?
@@GCFD 15 amp should do it. Mainly guarding it against catching any other nearby wires on fire if there is a short.
@@GCFDThe wiring diagram included with the controller, specifies a 20 or 30 amp circuit breaker on the battery power wire.
Nice video. Really enjoy the truck series. The Rack looks excellent. Your logo pops.
It's coming together really nice man. Great job. 👍
Thank you very much! It's been a huge project and I'm glad it's coming to an end. I'm excited to get to work with this truck.
You never want to connect a small wire directly to any battery terminal... That's why the fuse box is there
I added in a fusible link.
put a fuse for your power to your controller
Would that accessory socket between the seats, not had a switched 12v supply. Save taking the dash apart?
Good work BTW, and thanks for the Video
I didn't want to run a wire across the floor like that, but it could have saved some time for sure!
When getting the headache rack up in to place why didn’t you use your mini ??? 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Haha! I should have done that!
Why not use the tow company chain hooking device? They have a hole where the chain goes and a slot that holds the chain
Hey shawn
Im really loving this series of your custom truck build, youre doing an awesome job, are you doing anything with the Cab?? Like a wrap with your logo's etc, big led light bars on the front??
I just wish your Videos were a bit more frequent.
Many thanks
Lee in the UK 🇬🇧 😊
Thank you Lee! I don't have any plans for the cab but I like your ideas. I'm trying to get caught up on videos, it's just a lot. If I had one camera going and then I just voiced over it, things would be much easier, but I like having lots of clips. The problem is editing takes awhile..
Can you make a diy vid with links/parts for pump, pump basin and catch basin? Idk anything about it, there’s too many options. This is for standing rain water. Thanks.
Did you estimate how heavy the headache rack was? I was amazed you put that in position on your own. Those interior dash updates are outstanding! Wow that's coming out really nice.
Still hate those style connectors and probably would never use them, regardless of the climate... good butt connectors and shrink wrap.
Fair point. I've had pretty good luck with them on interior applications.
The yt Mechanics i follow wont use them.
Dad is a mechanic and he won't either.
Looks great! On the playlist it says 4 videos, but there’s only 3 you can watch. It says one downloaded video is hidden or something? Is there a part 4 yet?
You will regret using those scotch locks.
I’ve got a bit of a concern you’ve got no protection under the headache rack for protection from any thing punch through the cab or have a over looked something,the logo on the headache rack looks really good.
I guess, toolbox will be the protection
The thing was so heavy I didn't want to add that in. I wish I had and I might go back. But for now there's a 60' toolbox in front of it, like joudatfd said above 👍
I've enjoyed all the parts thus far. Hard to find fault w/your process, and results. However, I do not think using the press/splice convenience connector was a good idea even if it was under the dash. Kudos for finding an available key-on, and ground in the same connector. You could have built on that good fortune and found a matching, (male if I recall correctly) plug/connector and wired your two cameras, and grounds just as if they were a factory connection to that plug. It would have given you the added benefit of simply unplugging the cameras' leads, and grounds if you ever needed to eliminate power to them. On other note(s) please, did you buy the truck without the U-Haul box, or did you have to remove it yourself? Also, please,how many miles were/are on truck.
You could have used only 1 screen and a switch to choose which camera
For sure. I have a camera in my box truck that switches cameras but I don't like having to do that. I really wanted the two views on their own.
6:55 You may want to create a wiring diagram for future reference instead of relying on this video, if/when you need to rewire or repair associated systems.
Enjoyed seeing these series. What’s the length of the bed?
Great job. How does insurance work out for you? Insurance for my schoolbus to RV conversion is a headache.
like always, enjoyed the upload. Couldn't help but notice, no A/C? I live in south Mississippi so forgive my ignorance to northern climate but I thought A/C was pretty much a standard option these days.. nevermind just saw the dryer while you were connecting the power. I just didn't see the A/C button on the dash is all.
This truck does have AC it's just got a small snowflake icon and on the blower selector. No AC button like on other vehicles 👍
Hi Shawn are you not posting any more drainage videos 😢😢
Does the brake controller need to be level? I did one a while back and the instructions did say it needed to be.
My instructions didn't say it so I'm not sure. These pod controllers are at least 15 years old.
Can you recommend a pump, basin, and catch basin for a home owner? Thx
Call me
Nice work! What kind of paint did you use?
Man u did alot of work to that truck. How long did it take?
I think I'm at about 6 weeks by now. It's been a big project for sure!
@@GCFD sure has
I think you're making a mistake not soldering the wire connections
How can you wire the black as a live not a good idea if I do say so
How much did it cost to get the u-bolts made?
It was around 120 I think for the U bolts. I will show those in Part 4.
@@GCFD Nice. How much did the cool logo-sign cost? 🙂
Please paint the chassis.
its solder not soder
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Scotch locks suck!
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I'm sorry, but didn't the truck have all the electric wiring when you bought the truck; so why did you have to do all that extra work. Couldn't you have just shortened the existing wiring?
The wiring harness got wrapped up on the drive shaft when he moved the truck so he had to fix it.
Like William said, the harness got wrapped around the driveshaft...I had planned to shorten the existing wires but 🤷♂️