Loading Up Our First Load On Karl's 71 GMC Ramp Truck Now That The Deck Is Finished!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Day 2 at Karl's @MAKEITKUSTOM more work on his ramp truck. We get the deck sheeted & build storage boxes. We do some troubleshooting hoping to get the truck ready to road trip across Canada to our place.
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I used to build truck bodies for a living and there are two things about those front compartment doors that gives me pause for thought. First, if you are on the side of the road and you have to open the them up they are going to project fairly far out from the side of the deck which could cause problems with traffic that is passing on roads with small shoulders. They are going to be sitting down fairly low so a passing vehicle could easily overlook it and run right into it. Second, you are going to have to crawl over the door to access the compartment for loading and unloading. Third, they are going to weigh a fair amount so closing them up might be a bit of a struggle especially if the hinges get a bit rusted.
A better design might be to split the door vertically and have two smaller doors that swing out horizontally with the front door skin overlapping the rear door a little to allow for a weather seal to keep rain out. You won't have to contend with lifting the door and they will be far more visible to other drivers.
Just sayin.......
I agree with you :) There are so many details of this build that I would have done differently.
Agreed. Show me any truck that has drop down doors....!!!
I've got to agree with wingman from some similar personal experience. It looks fantastic! But I think you're going to find some practical issues with it over time.
Wingman pretty much covers the ergonomic and safety issues with the doors. I'd also add that the gaps and steel/wood mixture is likely to have sealing issues over time and any amount of road spray finds a way to get into everything. That really limits the usefulness of the storage boxes.
That also gives a place for water to get into joints and rust things out. At the very least I'd seam seal all the joints between sheet metal and structure.
the weld spots gave the doors the ol battleship riveted look hey perhaps some loovers on that filler panel behind the cab for help cooling
When will you guys make it back to mb? Are you going to do the sunday night cruise? It sure would be cool to see that thing in person and meet the both of you!
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Brent and Karl. The dream team, the dynamic duo, the ehhh you get the point. My favorite cartube crossover team.
It’s so cool when you have that friend who can anticipate the next step, knows what you are thinking.
Even the problems become fun. Family isn’t always blood!
Friends are the family you choose ;-)
That deck looks way slippery- better back up on that and do a tire melting burnout for a little traction 😂
Personally the doors should open out wards. The way you have them you can’t get close enough without stepping on them
Open upward on gas struts . Small boxes are ok down but the front ones are huge
I think they did it the other way because of the kick in the top part way along but I would have made it work . I bet he changes it before he paints it properly in the future
@@NZMOPAR- I think you’re right, thinkin the same thing. That huge door I gonna be in the way for gettin in there. The slope on the top does complicate things but these guys are pretty clever. I bet the hinges end up on the top before it’s painted.
How do you tie a car down on the deck?
@@georgesimeone6292 its got big D ring all around the edge brother if you have a good look
Drawing a crowd when you stop for fuel is always a sign of success. Congrats gentlemen.
THAT'S ! SLICK! THE ROASTER, AND THE TRUCK HAULER - BOTH HAVE AIR BAGS 👍
Super cool, still thinks it needs a 12 valve Cummins in it though. ;-)
I can't imagine how great it would be to have a Brent working on my project. You don't even have to worry that it's going to be done as good as it can be. Man he really gets things done. Great job man.
Anybody interested in a 1961 chevrolet apache 20 has hoist.
Ford 600 winch truck sat for alot of yrs.
Excellent, you 2 really bounce off each other, quite the Dynamic Duo, unstoppable once you're focused on in one the Task.
It doesn't look like Karl's got that true mechanics attitude You get the biggest.
Bad a** hammer, you got in your shop and you start swing in it like you aint got anything but a bad attitude.
And you hate it.
You hate it like nothing you've ever seen before in your life.
I think it looks great. Don't understand why the doors open down. Seems like they'd be in the way. If you had to load something heavy you'd have to stand on the door? But if they went up, maybe they'd be in the way and you'd be bumping your head on it. I don't know. Looks good though.
Don't know if i would personally like the doors open that way but not mine sideways be better for me but its still cool build
This truck vid turned into my fave build video over the last month or so. Really cool watching you Canadians have fun from down here in the US.
Congrats guy's on building an awesome/cool/one of a kind 71 GMC RAMP TOW TRUCK.... lv the color..
Work this clean might mean a channel name changes to Baddass Kustoms? lol
Came out nice. Little concerned about the longevity of the plywood but only time will tell.
Probably won't rust at least.
It is pressure treated.
Verry nice truck , many thums upp from Sweden 😮😮😮😊😊😊
Hello. Wouldn't it have been better if the side doors opened upwards? Even if you have to install a telescope this way. Because in this way, if the lock is released for some reason, the door will fall to the ground and cause more trouble. When opening upwards, it flaps itself to the max. Greetings Péter (by google translator)
If the fan has a shroud and good cfm capacity, I doubt if it's an airflow issue..... More likely a fluid cooling capacity, especially if the radiator has internal oil coolers for trans and engine oil..... double the amount of fluids being cooled (proportional to fluid being heated) and the issue will disappear...
E- bikes would fit in there nicely, Small 4500Generator and a good air compressor?...
Kinda expected you guys to bead roll some lines into those panels...looks very plain..still awesome though....
It must be said , one of the best combos on RUclips. On one hand you have one of the best smiles and on the other we have a super infectious laugh ❤
You figure it out as you go , every thing has a place and a place for everything . Thanks for having us on this momentous occasion . God Speed . God Bless you all . Time waits for no man , Be safe Be Well ,,Stuart in Ontario..
You guys are having too much fun. Frown and look like you are thinking more.
I believe I would have made the doors like barn doors opening from left to right coming together in the middle as to keep the door from hitting the ground. Just saying. Looks good anyway.
Are going to make inner wheel wells on the aft axle to protect the underside of the decking? I think you’re going to wish the storage doors were hinged at the top at some point. Who am I to say, all your builds are fantastic. Looking great.
Ben a long ride but what a end l👀ks great 😀👍
That metal decking you pulled out,, maybe if you added punch louvers would help with cooling
Was hoping that you were gonna bead roll some body lines etc into each of those panels to 1 stiffen them up & remove some of the oil canning noise & 2rd to give it more character below the belt line but you know wot your doing looks great regardless
I would think the doors should be hinged from the top and latched on the bottom. If a latch fails in the current location while driving it’s gonna be a mess!
Plus you don’t have to stand on the door to load or unload cargo.
I GUESS! ON THAT TRUCK - THE LIFT CAB- WHERE YOU CAN'T SEE THE MASTER BRAKE UNIT! ONLY THEN YOU MUST BRENCH BLEED THE MASTER BRAKE UNIT! DO AS YOU PLEASE 🥺
Big Steeering wheel need one of these....A brodie knob (alternative spelling: brody knob) is a doorknob-shaped handle that attaches to the steering wheel of an automobile or other vehicle or equipment with a steering wheel. Other names for this knob include suicide, necker, granny, knuckle buster, and wheel spinner.
We always called them knuckle knockers
Electric fans on the front side of the rad?
I HAVE FIXED SEVERAL OVERHEATING CARS AND RACE CARS WITH PUTTING AN AIR DAM (OR DEFLECTOR ) AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR -- MANY CARS COME WITH THAT FROM THE OEM MANUFACTURE
You know you've been doing a lot of welding when you have that much of a welders sun burn..
No inner fenders? I'd think you would put something to protect the bags.
great build, might sound dumb, but you sure you don't have a crap water pump?
It looked like an awesome day to have the garage door open.
That is one sick hauler. Hopefully the heating problem is an easy fix.
Karl; Perhaps you ahould open the doors out & put some reflective tape on the inside of them.
How about a gaming chair, a PS5 and a monitor screen in the big side boxes.
why would you put down the decking without painting the frame?
It's time crunch and Karl is getting it blasted and painted later.
Saludos desde Lakeland Florida y Puerto Rico. Hermoso proyecto bonito trabajo.
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When you open those compartment doors you will have to stand on them to reach inside.
WHAT no bead roll on the doors? anaway keep up the good work...
Thanks Brent, I enjoyed watching you guys work and the progress!😊👍💯
What, no cup holders?
No seat belts?
Need to paint the back black or silver or blue to match the truck but don't leave it bear
Sick Carl ! Came out so wicked nice 👏. Great work
Karl
Put a second radiator right behind the front grille in series with the original.
That truck looks so heavy, I wonder if it's got any loading capacity left? How many tons does this thing weigh?
without the deck finish it was 3250kg or 7165 pounds they weight it on one of Karl's videos he was hoping to get it under 5000kg 11000 pound to be on a certain license or inspection or something like that
Ok, I see :) If he had focused on building it light it shouldn't be too difficult to end up with half that weight. Weightsavings has clearly not been a focus during this build. I find it very strange when someone builds a 5-ton truck to carry a 1,5-ton car :)
When you need more seats just to pick a comfortable car to haul
Why not having two doors open up like cabinets?
your hydro boost is holding brakes on. linkage rod still too long.
Karl already shorten it on his channel
Doesn’t Brent have his own show? Seems odd he is narrating this show.
Thought for sure there'd be some beadrolling on the skins
Awesome 😎
I think you should repaint the cpmpleet truck blue
Brent is the man!!!!!!
Brent: If Karl and yourself were in the same shop class back in the day--the instructor would have been forced into early retirement because of your collaborations!😆
Damn, I don't know why I love this ramp truck build so much. Right from the start, I was hooked. This is looking so good. It's coming a long, real nice!
Thought he would have done some bead rolling around it
I would have went with opening the side doors with air actuators ..u have air everywere and u woundnt trip over ur doors on the ground like that..after steppin on them and piling stuff on them will destroy ur panels an paint ..u how it is u say oh ill never put nothing on but guess what ..u will wantinlly or unwantinlly lol....overhead NO DAMAGE
Nice job on the truck Brent. She is looking mighty fine. Take care and safe travels. 👍👍👍
Brent and Karl work well together!! Couldn't Karl have started the wheel panel bend in the bead roller to at least begin the bend instead of whaling away with the hammer? It all worked out in the end. Nice work and it is coming along fantastic!!
Nah it was like 14 gauge. Don't think his bead roller can do that thick.
The TRUCK is looking good 👍👍
🗿💨 a fella might keep an eye on rear dif fluid temp,, if it gets too warm find a spot to vent hot air out from under bed. 🔥 Caught Most of the build and love it. Karl needs a A+ for creativity 👍👍 He saw the potential when I didn't.. Thanks for sharing Brent
You should use marine grade plywood. It will prevent rot a lot longer.
Lolz insane how much happens when Brent are there
I know you didn't plan this set of doors but!!!!!! lol I really think the doors are poorly designed and ugly AS HELL , and they will will leak water and dirt in like crazy as well. First off the front doors are to big and should have all been cut in half where the break in the ramp is and hinged on the top with a piano type hinge to swing up to open. Add a few hatch pneumatic struts so they hold them self's up. Next overhang the outside metal about 3/4" all the way around except the hinge side so you could put a foam gasket around it. Use a better latch system that closes tight and you would have had a much nicer looking and functioning set of doors.
Being there not done so no seals installed yet. The doors are designed to be a working platform down the road for the next stage Karl has for the truck.
its not finished is that not obvious
@@HalfassKustoms OK I will reserve judgement till after they are done, :)
I would have put the aluminum on the sides also
Hello Brent and Carl, great progress on the project. I was thinking that four adult followers in the side compartments with you guys driving would be a dream come true. Carl I love your work and I still want to drive the mini Buick. I remember driving my dad's 1958 Buick. Excellent video and team work, THANKS.
The squeak sounds like the idler pulley.
Im really particular about how I do stuff. I've got a friend like you that I can turn loose with total confidence, makes it a great work environment.
Brent you men have done a ton of work in a short time. And are a great tag team. Thank you so much for sharing!
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I've had the aluminum diamond plate on boats and it does get slick. I had to paint it and when it was wet I put crushed walnut shells in the paint.
You should put your friends little Buick car in that big box! L O L
so ur gonna put sheet on the truck!🤣🤣🤣
Nice job looks great 👍 you guys have done a great job
Need to put a winch on it and paint the sides .
Let Karl know the latest his ramp truck turned out awesome. Thanks for the video Brent
Oh yea Sweet Thanks for sharing
Do t you need angle iron welded around the door opening to give you a sealing surface so they are weather tight
its not finished yet
No beed rolling on the sidepanels ?
It's very cool, watching your Video, then Karls.
Damn Nice looking Ramp Truck! You all knocked it out of the park! cool looking " Ride " who would've ever thought, that when we use to see those old trucks driving around in the late sixties, early seventies that they would LOOK so amazing but here we are. " The Smile on Karls face freaking says it all. "
You need a couple of vinals of a guy sitting in a lounge chair for those boxes.
1 heck of a picnic table lol
Let me preface this with ... It's not my build, and I am not critiquing... but I would like to make a suggestion....and it's a beautiful build.
My suggestion is put a piece of 3/8" plywood onto the inside of the storage box door and use Brent's patented industrial rubber backed carpet runners to cover it with. You just know someone is going to be stepping on that door and dragging out heavy pieces over it.
Yes Sir!!!
Great video. The truck looks spectacular. You two guys do some crazy good work and have a blast doing it. Great to see 2 friends have so much fun building a really cool looking ramp truck. Been following this on Karl's channel too. Look forward to the next one. Be safe and stay well.
Coming along nicely!