I am an older gentleman who has been building and painting my own vehicles. This young man was such a joy to watch because he was truly excited the entire time. I know that feeling. Enjoy the pride you will feel everytime you drive it.
Mate I had a smile the whole time watching this. As a fitter and turner that tray and whole build is an absolute work of beauty and will definitely turn heads no matter where it goes..Well done Liam and to the crew behind it all.
Awesome result! Congrats guys! And kudos for putting in the hard work to build your own and not just take a hand out from sponsers. Easily the most honest and down to earth 4WD channel on RUclips!
Props to you Liam, most of us would be way to scared to tackle anything like this. Cool to see you boys working with your Dad too! Bloody amazing result!
Liam’s a great presenter, and it gets better all the time, but the other thing that has come so far is the editing and production quality of the vids. Wonderful work lads. I love that you’ve come this far since I first saw you and subbed.
A big build is exactly what this channel needed, where you’ve come from and where you’re at now. What a big build you’ve absolutely smashed out..! Well done lads. Great to see everyone has had a hand in it. Can’t wait to see the bar work, mirrors, lights etc… Love this channel 👌🏼
Iv been watching this channel since it began, and it’s gone from a couple of kids having fun to what is probably the best 4x4 channel on RUclips. It’s informative, obtainable, mistakes are talked about and not hidden, no egos and genuinely likeable people. Great work
Great work Liam. It was also great to meet the three of you (Pat, Liam & Dan) at the Sydney 4x4 show yesterday (Sat). You all came across as genuine in person as you do on this channel. And your TD42 looks even better in person. 👍
Loved watching this episode and especially seeing the genuine look of satisfaction and elation of getting her home without a hitch. A truly magic moment 👌
i just wanted to say congratulations. watching this build has given me the motivation to get back into building my 4by. its been great watching you do most of the work from home showing that things can be done by yourself and a few mates to help out. cant wait to see how this car goes off road and how the canopy fit-out goes. 10/10 job
Tray looked bloody good, could still smell the fresh paint in Sydney! Of all the big flash "look at me" trucks at the Sydney show..... Yours would have to have been one of my favourites. Clean, elegant, well built with a vision, no stupid doof doof going on, no blingy lights..... Just a couple young fellas, a card table and some merchandise. Keep up the good work boys.
I have loved watching this series of a young fella having a go at this. Been a wholesome reaction at the end has made it. Well done mate. Great looking rig
Man I really didn’t realise how much technical work goes into something like this. Saw it in person at the Sydney show and looks bloody amazing!!! Fantastic job guys.
Even when its not done, when all of the extreme hard work is done, this moment is so sweet. It goes from never being a car again, to oh man, the vision was worth it and most of the time (without a show deadline) it's what makes you go and finish all the little things cause you don't want to leave it short after how good it felt to see it done. Congrats Liam, this is slick!
I’m a old fella and professional roo shooter in the West ….and a cruiser man my whole life……But boys ..that Nissan turned out bloody beautiful…well done to you all boys ..good stuff ..
The Frozen grin on your face at the end says it all. Technique, skill and execution all came together for this epic build. We all can't be anything but proud of you and your teams work. I watched it twice.
Starting at the age of 18, I had a project with an '84 Patrol Ute, between 1996 and 2000. It was my first vehicle and I learned a lot from that project. Never got it to look that good though (:
Down to earth -focused on cost / reusing things like the mud flaps. Defs the best 4WD now on RUclips! Why? The every day worker can actually aspire to it. Well done boys. Bloody good job
Quick tip: autocad is not a "very basic software package!" It's one of the most powerful cad packages. Excellent roll over protection in that tray build. Well done fellas
that is great looking. I have seen a few builds like this and a few had that large gap behind the cad and a large hole under the front of the tray. Your idea of bending the tube around and mounting in that area really makes it look nicer.
Great to meet you boys yesterday at the Sydney 4x4 show. The GQ looked mint. I would recommend investing on some PPF just to keep the paint job looking fresh for as long as possible. I wish I did on mine. As always editing is top notch. 👍👍
Total transformation: I almost can't believe it's the same car! I dig the clean look of it at the moment, but obviously, accessories and stuff need to be added to make it useable. Well done, Liam!
Loved the build! I can't help but think about that massive void under the tray though above the gas tank. It would have been really cool to see you design a rectangular tool box into that section that would slide out the back of the truck where you mounted the license plate giving you access to massive under tray storage
As someone who use to install, fit and upgrade ute trays for a professional company. Seeing thw issues that can come from a full team being checked by multiple people before i got it. This things beautiful and as good (by looks) than most companys do.
You have done an amazing job on the whole vehicle. Can't wait to see the finished project .The only thing that lets it down only slightly is the front indicator lenses.
100% agree, love it. To utilise you descriptive, "it's mint" haha. Was dubious about head board, but it came up a treat. Curious, what's to stop water/slush accumulating in the tail board tubing? Appears each corner at tray level is open. Have you incorporated drain holes or something?
Very cool build. You all done a great job of showing the start to finish process with all the necessary information. It's nice and clean now but can't wait to see it offroad in future episodes.
Stellar work. Your channel is juat efffortless viewing. No temptation to jump ahead, i just enjoy all of your presenting styles and content. Keep up the great work. Thanyou.
Mate what an awesome job i can really appreciate it after seeing it in person at the show in Sydney . That tray is sick as the work skill and time that has gone into it shows . Good on you hope you enjoy it . Keep it up . It was good to meet you all in Sydney.
Hell you boys are doing quite well Been a long time watcher and everything is in spec With experience myself I can say you boys are top notch and perform for any crowd that view your vids The work that’s happening is absolutely someone that knows what they’re doing. This is capped off with the editing that follows Hats off to you boys ❤
Nice. Very nice. Haven't seen something nice since having seen a similar set up while deployed to Guadal Canal back in 1986. The only difference is that the bars were formed to go just to the outside of the whole pickup.
Awesome job Liam it looks bloody brilliant. Just one suggestion would to be to paint the front flares white to give it a more sleek and complete look. Very nice.
Wicked! All your hard work and planning has paid off mate. Your vehicle your way. Congratulations Liam. Looks amazing. Can't wait to see it with some mud on the tyres..
4:57 add a piece of rebar, bent to the same inner shape as the final outcome (of pipe) that you plug weld through holes you cut. This will make that corner thrice strong if you ever (knock on wood) happen to roll over. edit: to be clear, not now. For future reference. That elbow is weaker (in theory) than the pipe. edit2: to further protect them from edge impact (as this is a proper bed), you could add "cups" around the tail lights. No modification to the bed is required, you sandwich the cups with the lights. Round plate for the backer and flat stock for the protection. Just a little bit proud of the face of the light body should be enough to keep them from cracking from accidental drops, those annoying times you back into something and it perfectly happens to be just the right size to crush your lights and so on and so forth. Akin to what Mike Finnegan (of Roadkill fame) has on the ramp truck (the OG one). I see so many custom builds, and people think it's enough to just recess them, and the lights eventually end up cracked. Obviously, they can't be covered, but that "cup" around them will provide as much protection as you can possibly give them.
Farr, that's buetiful, I love the bars folding over into gaurds. The head boards narly The rear lights That's a real cool arse end. Every man and he's dog be pleased to own that. Winning you are bro, *Winning*
The whole thing is very nicely done. That tray looks like just came off the showroom floor, except it will be tougher and last longer than anything that would come "as standard". Well done 👍
Well done boys. Really enjoyed the vid and you showed some procedures that most wouldn’t know about, especially with the stress relieving techniques. You have every right to be proud of yourselves. Cheers….. Pete
Great video and excellent fabrication. I am amazed at how high above the frame pedastiles that the base of the flat bed sits. This puts all the weight a minimum of 9" above the frame pedastile mounts. This makes all the load about 9" higher than it needs to be. I understand this is a common design for Aussie trays and canopies. But there is a design that would allow the flatbed base to sit at the same height as the frame pedastiles. Compared to the US, Aussie rigs are so top heavy. I also notice there are no tie-down locations built into the edge of the flat bed. Excellent job on the paint.
Another great video with clear explanation. 👍👍👍 As for Matt 'the pipe bender'...I can confirm his work is some of the most professional I've seen - anywhere! He is a specialist with his work and takes his work seriously so much so, if a bar is just 1/2 of a degree out, he will fix it and if cant, he will replace it. You will never hear from his mouth the 'thats close enough, will do' 🐴💩, he makes sure it's 100% perfect. I've also seen the jobs he's done once finished and as said before and he's no doubt one of the best pipe benders in the country. If you MUST have a professional job or want pipes bent for professional use like for race cars or high performance offroad Pro buggies - contact Matt.
Man you guys have come a long way since I started watching you, absolutely epic stuff! And not come a long way because sponsors threw the kitchen sinks at you. Well done lads, hopefully you make it to a brissy 4x4 show this year!
AWESOME, awesome, awesome job.great job, great presentation on what you did.suggestion. use your plasma cutter and some flat stainless, and make AUSSIE ARVOS emblem and attach em to your mudflapsfor some special bling.
I got to see the beast in Sydney, drove from canberra just to see it and the 80 as well, got to say design, manufacture is on point, better than any fit up if you want a real rear tray that can do real work. The truck is outstanding wall done to Liam and all that put in to the build.
Looks great, no question. For practically I would have in filled behind the window with expanded metal to prevent cargo from being able to break the window. We've run similar trays since the 70s on all out farm trucks and they are invaluable.
Looks great man, well done!
Cheers guys! Means alot !
Looks awesome mate love your guys videos. Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿
That means alot coming from the Best Four Wheel Drive Channel on RUclips...
Getting compliment from Mighty Car Mods is something special, well done guys the tray looks mint.
I am an older gentleman who has been building and painting my own vehicles. This young man was such a joy to watch because he was truly excited the entire time. I know that feeling. Enjoy the pride you will feel everytime you drive it.
Hats off to Dad helping. Don’t take those days for granted 🙏🏼 Legend on the tools as well 😮💨
Mate I had a smile the whole time watching this. As a fitter and turner that tray and whole build is an absolute work of beauty and will definitely turn heads no matter where it goes..Well done Liam and to the crew behind it all.
Awesome result! Congrats guys! And kudos for putting in the hard work to build your own and not just take a hand out from sponsers. Easily the most honest and down to earth 4WD channel on RUclips!
Thanks mate, that really means alot !
Props to you Liam, most of us would be way to scared to tackle anything like this. Cool to see you boys working with your Dad too! Bloody amazing result!
liam's dad and his workshop*^^
Liam’s a great presenter, and it gets better all the time, but the other thing that has come so far is the editing and production quality of the vids. Wonderful work lads. I love that you’ve come this far since I first saw you and subbed.
Thanks mate, that means alot!
A big build is exactly what this channel needed, where you’ve come from and where you’re at now. What a big build you’ve absolutely smashed out..!
Well done lads. Great to see everyone has had a hand in it.
Can’t wait to see the bar work, mirrors, lights etc…
Love this channel 👌🏼
Iv been watching this channel since it began, and it’s gone from a couple of kids having fun to what is probably the best 4x4 channel on RUclips. It’s informative, obtainable, mistakes are talked about and not hidden, no egos and genuinely likeable people. Great work
Great work Liam. It was also great to meet the three of you (Pat, Liam & Dan) at the Sydney 4x4 show yesterday (Sat). You all came across as genuine in person as you do on this channel. And your TD42 looks even better in person. 👍
Grouse to meet you too mate, thanks for your support as always 👍
would love to see a video of how much Liam spent on the whole transformation
Any where between 6 million and 10 million
Prob a lot less than buying new??
Will do a build review where we cover any questions about the build! Thinking of even doing it as a live stream
A cost break down would be really interesting.
@@AussieArvos can i ask what the problem was with the ATI rims as i’m looking at getting a set for my gu?
That tray came out an absolute treat! So crazy to see the transformation from the old farm truck she used to be to what it is now!
Loved watching this episode and especially seeing the genuine look of satisfaction and elation of getting her home without a hitch. A truly magic moment 👌
i just wanted to say congratulations. watching this build has given me the motivation to get back into building my 4by. its been great watching you do most of the work from home showing that things can be done by yourself and a few mates to help out. cant wait to see how this car goes off road and how the canopy fit-out goes. 10/10 job
That looks so good. I do love the black rims on the older 4wd compared to the polished alloy everyone seems to be doing nowadays. 👍
Such a great channel. In fact I have to declare this officially as the Best 4wd Channel on RUclips 😂. Almost at 100K boys!
Tray looked bloody good, could still smell the fresh paint in Sydney!
Of all the big flash "look at me" trucks at the Sydney show..... Yours would have to have been one of my favourites. Clean, elegant, well built with a vision, no stupid doof doof going on, no blingy lights..... Just a couple young fellas, a card table and some merchandise.
Keep up the good work boys.
I have loved watching this series of a young fella having a go at this.
Been a wholesome reaction at the end has made it.
Well done mate. Great looking rig
Man I really didn’t realise how much technical work goes into something like this.
Saw it in person at the Sydney show and looks bloody amazing!!!
Fantastic job guys.
Even when its not done, when all of the extreme hard work is done, this moment is so sweet. It goes from never being a car again, to oh man, the vision was worth it and most of the time (without a show deadline) it's what makes you go and finish all the little things cause you don't want to leave it short after how good it felt to see it done.
Congrats Liam, this is slick!
I’m a old fella and professional roo shooter in the West ….and a cruiser man my whole life……But boys ..that Nissan turned out bloody beautiful…well done to you all boys ..good stuff ..
Should be proud of the quality and worksmanship involved in this. Good to see the detail involved in the EP.
The Frozen grin on your face at the end says it all. Technique, skill and execution all came together for this epic build. We all can't be anything but proud of you and your teams work. I watched it twice.
Well done young fella. You should be suitably proud. Can see the joy on your face. Keep it up. 👍
Couldn’t help but smile and in awe once the whole tray build was complete. Absolute ripper of a video!!!
Starting at the age of 18, I had a project with an '84 Patrol Ute, between 1996 and 2000. It was my first vehicle and I learned a lot from that project. Never got it to look that good though (:
Down to earth -focused on cost / reusing things like the mud flaps. Defs the best 4WD now on RUclips! Why? The every day worker can actually aspire to it.
Well done boys. Bloody good job
Quick tip: autocad is not a "very basic software package!" It's one of the most powerful cad packages. Excellent roll over protection in that tray build. Well done fellas
I had a little chuckle when he called AutoCAD basic 🤣It's only an industry standard CAD software😆
that is great looking. I have seen a few builds like this and a few had that large gap behind the cad and a large hole under the front of the tray. Your idea of bending the tube around and mounting in that area really makes it look nicer.
Hell yeah...well done looks awesome 👍🏼 it's who you know in the game... The guy who is the welder is a Champ..The smile on your face says it all.
Matching the wheel arches front to back is what makes it for me. Fantastic job!
That looks fantastic! Love the planning and craftsmanship you and the team have put into tray build.
Great to meet you boys yesterday at the Sydney 4x4 show. The GQ looked mint. I would recommend investing on some PPF just to keep the paint job looking fresh for as long as possible. I wish I did on mine. As always editing is top notch. 👍👍
Well done Liam 👍
The look on your face to see what you achieved just shows how proud you are of it 👌
Well done to Liam and everyone else involved. Truly something to be proud of.
Hats off, this thing looks incredible. What a transformation Liam!! Well deserved ❤️
I have had two of those Patrols. Never one that looked like that. More like what you started with. Awesome job.
Total transformation: I almost can't believe it's the same car!
I dig the clean look of it at the moment, but obviously, accessories and stuff need to be added to make it useable.
Well done, Liam!
Dad is really a craftsman love what you are doing.
Bonnet exiting snorkel Liam, and the Bullbar hoops wrap around the indicators 💯🔥. Next modification's
Loved the build! I can't help but think about that massive void under the tray though above the gas tank. It would have been really cool to see you design a rectangular tool box into that section that would slide out the back of the truck where you mounted the license plate giving you access to massive under tray storage
As someone who use to install, fit and upgrade ute trays for a professional company. Seeing thw issues that can come from a full team being checked by multiple people before i got it. This things beautiful and as good (by looks) than most companys do.
You have done an amazing job on the whole vehicle. Can't wait to see the finished project .The only thing that lets it down only slightly is the front indicator lenses.
Wow, this old Patrol is looking mint. Love the tray, really solid. Can't wait to see it finished
You guys make me smile, to see this come to fruition is just brilliant, well done, two school mates, kicking it....
Boys the tray is unbelievable can't believe that started from scratch
you,,started from scratch in your dads brain..
100% agree, love it. To utilise you descriptive, "it's mint" haha.
Was dubious about head board, but it came up a treat.
Curious, what's to stop water/slush accumulating in the tail board tubing?
Appears each corner at tray level is open. Have you incorporated drain holes or something?
Wow!! It looks awesome. I truly enjoyed watching how precise you are with all the work you do.
That's absolutely awesome, I never saw that tray coming, Brilliant 😎
Very cool build. You all done a great job of showing the start to finish process with all the necessary information.
It's nice and clean now but can't wait to see it offroad in future episodes.
Far out! This video is an absolute credit to you blokes. 10/10, keep up the good work this is amazing!!
Incredible work lads!! The old GQ has come so far and I couldn't be more stoked for you Liam 🤘🤘
Amazing job mate, big credit to your help as well yeah! Didn't expect it to come out so good!!
Stellar work.
Your channel is juat efffortless viewing. No temptation to jump ahead, i just enjoy all of your presenting styles and content.
Keep up the great work.
Thanyou.
Mate what an awesome job
i can really appreciate it after seeing it in person at the show in Sydney .
That tray is sick as the work skill and time that has gone into it shows .
Good on you hope you enjoy it .
Keep it up .
It was good to meet you all in Sydney.
Canopppyyyy time!!! Rig looks brilliant mate. You should be proud!
Definition of hard work, great job liam everyone is proud of you brother 💙
so much fun to watch, you can't wipe the big smile of your face 😊
Gday, it’s a massive job building a tray from scratch and you’s did a brilliant job, cheers
Probably the best episode yet! Love how it's looking! Such an awesome project.
Hell you boys are doing quite well
Been a long time watcher and everything is in spec
With experience myself I can say you boys are top notch and perform for any crowd that view your vids
The work that’s happening is absolutely someone that knows what they’re doing. This is capped off with the editing that follows
Hats off to you boys ❤
Awesome video gents. I really enjoyed the step by step overview. Keep ‘‘em coming.
looks amazing, and look at you smiling non stop haha gotta be stoked!!!
Done well, Liam! That Patrol is a credit to you. Looking forward to seeing it completed…
Nice. Very nice. Haven't seen something nice since having seen a similar set up while deployed to Guadal Canal back in 1986. The only difference is that the bars were formed to go just to the outside of the whole pickup.
Awesome job Liam it looks bloody brilliant. Just one suggestion would to be to paint the front flares white to give it a more sleek and complete look. Very nice.
Wicked! All your hard work and planning has paid off mate. Your vehicle your way. Congratulations Liam. Looks amazing. Can't wait to see it with some mud on the tyres..
clever using an easy-up to make a paint booth. Love the work.
Tout simplement superbe réalisation, vous avez tous fait du super boulot. 👍👍👍👍 Bravo !!!!!!!!!!
4:57 add a piece of rebar, bent to the same inner shape as the final outcome (of pipe) that you plug weld through holes you cut. This will make that corner thrice strong if you ever (knock on wood) happen to roll over.
edit: to be clear, not now. For future reference. That elbow is weaker (in theory) than the pipe.
edit2: to further protect them from edge impact (as this is a proper bed), you could add "cups" around the tail lights. No modification to the bed is required, you sandwich the cups with the lights. Round plate for the backer and flat stock for the protection. Just a little bit proud of the face of the light body should be enough to keep them from cracking from accidental drops, those annoying times you back into something and it perfectly happens to be just the right size to crush your lights and so on and so forth. Akin to what Mike Finnegan (of Roadkill fame) has on the ramp truck (the OG one). I see so many custom builds, and people think it's enough to just recess them, and the lights eventually end up cracked. Obviously, they can't be covered, but that "cup" around them will provide as much protection as you can possibly give them.
Farr, that's buetiful,
I love the bars folding over into gaurds.
The head boards narly
The rear lights That's a real cool arse end.
Every man and he's dog be pleased to own that.
Winning you are bro,
*Winning*
I love her high heels, buety and the be-st.
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Very well made video. Bounds above most Australian RUclips content well done
Absolutely beautiful work on that tray love seeing this channel growing over the years
The whole thing is very nicely done. That tray looks like just came off the showroom floor, except it will be tougher and last longer than anything that would come "as standard".
Well done 👍
Well done boys. Really enjoyed the vid and you showed some procedures that most wouldn’t know about, especially with the stress relieving techniques. You have every right to be proud of yourselves. Cheers….. Pete
That looks sick. Mint build. Been awesome watching this GQ come together.
This made my hangover alot better! LES GO. Love the work boys
You sir have made an old car look brand new great work and a load of hard work paid off for sure
Saw it yesterday at the Sydney show and it was very clean . Well done.
Great video and excellent fabrication.
I am amazed at how high above the frame pedastiles that the base of the flat bed sits. This puts all the weight a minimum of 9" above the frame pedastile mounts. This makes all the load about 9" higher than it needs to be.
I understand this is a common design for Aussie trays and canopies.
But there is a design that would allow the flatbed base to sit at the same height as the frame pedastiles.
Compared to the US, Aussie rigs are so top heavy.
I also notice there are no tie-down locations built into the edge of the flat bed.
Excellent job on the paint.
I was out at the show today and this truck is totally SMICK 😬👍🍻
Awesome job, looks fantastic. Your gonna be wearing that smile for a long time and it's well earned.. 😊
Another great video with clear explanation. 👍👍👍
As for Matt 'the pipe bender'...I can confirm his work is some of the most professional I've seen - anywhere! He is a specialist with his work and takes his work seriously so much so, if a bar is just 1/2 of a degree out, he will fix it and if cant, he will replace it. You will never hear from his mouth the 'thats close enough, will do' 🐴💩, he makes sure it's 100% perfect.
I've also seen the jobs he's done once finished and as said before and he's no doubt one of the best pipe benders in the country. If you MUST have a professional job or want pipes bent for professional use like for race cars or high performance offroad Pro buggies - contact Matt.
Man you guys have come a long way since I started watching you, absolutely epic stuff! And not come a long way because sponsors threw the kitchen sinks at you.
Well done lads, hopefully you make it to a brissy 4x4 show this year!
Well done!!! Something you can truly be proud of.
AWESOME, awesome, awesome job.great job, great presentation on what you did.suggestion. use your plasma cutter and some flat stainless, and make AUSSIE ARVOS emblem and attach em to your mudflapsfor some special bling.
Nice work, the attention to detail is incredible!
I got to see the beast in Sydney, drove from canberra just to see it and the 80 as well, got to say design, manufacture is on point, better than any fit up if you want a real rear tray that can do real work. The truck is outstanding wall done to Liam and all that put in to the build.
Not into 4wds but found your channel and that build is stunning. Great work and look forward to seeing your other projects. Good luck in Sydney mate.
By far the greatest wait for an episode. So worth it
Great series mate! Taking the kids out that way next school holidays, going to be mint! Can’t wait to see what’s next Pete. Keep up the great work.
Solid effort, lads! Done yourselves proud!!
Incredible boys, this has come up so well, massive amounts of work, sensational job 👌🏼😎🤙🏼
Nice job Liam your ute looks fricken amazing, credit to you.
Bloody happy for ya mate. Well done! Looks sick!!!
Looks great, no question. For practically I would have in filled behind the window with expanded metal to prevent cargo from being able to break the window. We've run similar trays since the 70s on all out farm trucks and they are invaluable.
Good job Liam the tray is looking mental
Mate I’m so happy for you , the new wagon looks mint
The way you guys have set up you 4X4’s in especially the recent videos is how I think I’m to build mine
Awesome job mate. Will definitely make for part of the inspo for my ln106 Lux tray.
Loving the good job can’t wait for the end result