Building the Drop Ceiling in the Knight Rider Semi + Sleeper Build on the GMC General!

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@henrybartsch2085 Месяц назад

I have been suffering from extreme depression and suicidal thoughts a lot lately, I don’t know why but this trailer project is one of the only things that makes me happy in life. That may sound sad, but it’s all I have to keep me going right now. Thanks for all you do Joe

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial Месяц назад

Henry - I am extremely happy you are here and that the trailer project brings you some happiness. Even when things are looking down and you feel hopeless, remember that there are people out there who love you and care about you. There is always reason to hope. Please focus on yourself and getting the help you need to feel better! This world is a wonderful place, and it's even better with you in it.

@henrybartsch2085 Месяц назад

@@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial I can’t tell you how much that means to me, I’ve been thinking about taking some vacation time to clear to my mind a bit. I’d love to volunteer to help with the trailer even though I’m all the way in Canada. Not sure if I could make that happen but a guy can dream, I hope to at least see the rig in person someday maybe at an event somewhere.

@Simmer4Decades 3 месяца назад

It is so amazing to see people who have obviously been KR fans their whole lives giving their love and time to restoring those vehicles so I can go see them when they come to my town 😂

@showcasecharlie11 3 месяца назад

Not that you aren't already probably the talk of the area you live, but when the semi and trailer are officially done, people are going to absolutely cruise by wanting to see the full Flag Mobile Headquarters 👍 The condition of it now, compared to what they were when you first started is absolutely amazing. So many of us are so impressed and happy for you Joe. Your hard work and dedication is paying off.

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@hardisty23 3 месяца назад

Just throwing this out there. Why not box the inside of the frame where the sleeper mounts would go and mount those brackets on the inside of the frame. Then you can keep the original look and still get the performance of the brackets. Appreciate all the work and time you guys put in to keep Knight Rider alive for us and future generations!

@rogerphillips6702 3 месяца назад

Love this idea . Best of both worlds. I would look into doing this

@pjh1776 3 месяца назад

"Awesome" Joe. Listen, I'm an 80s kid so I say awesome all the time and dont realize it, or care either. I'm amazed with each video on the progress and what you have lined up on the next steps. We love it, keep up the great work.

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@MrGoesBoom 3 месяца назад

Same. Still think it's weird when people describe stuff as 'Fire'

@phxsisko 3 месяца назад

I still say awesome, but given how prominent fire has become, that's crept in as well. I'm a Gen X'er who keeps up with the times, no cap.

@chrisgosling6083 3 месяца назад

i think the birds living behind the headlamps must be "knight-ingales" 😉and that was not you cat it was your "kitt-y" 😁the build is looking good and its the fun bit now as the tear down and repair is done every job makes it look more and more like the mobile command unit we all remember cant wait to see the next instalment 👍

@jasonfabrick9308 3 месяца назад

Motorize the roof vents. The light panel does make the interior feel more like the set than I originally thought it would.

@mystisith3984 3 месяца назад

Every time I see the trailer profile view I'm amazed at how tiny the cabin looks next to the tire or even the tank. Then you go in the front and... Oh, yep. That's still a big truck of the 80's🤣

@BrianKitching-wv5nh 3 месяца назад

Love that you are a cat person Joe.I have a rescue cat called Dora who is 7 years old.That drop ceiling is looking amazing Can't wait to see it finnished. Thankyou for the video.

@Tessulandia 3 месяца назад

That black cat is similar what we have in -70 century,almost black is rear.

@kevinbelcher8490 3 месяца назад

i cannot wait until you connect the truck and trailer back together!

@brianburgett5894 3 месяца назад

Maybe you could put a power window motor on the skylight. You can hide the switch in your cabinets .

@KristonAbbott 3 месяца назад

I was going to say the same, but make sure you put in some stop/limit switches as the torque of those motors could rip those hatches to pieces.

@showcasecharlie11 3 месяца назад

Those already exist for RVs .. Probably would be senseless to change them out now. Plus they're kind of expensive and do fail quite regularly. Better off to just stick with a manual setup for long term reliability. @@KristonAbbott

@mopower01 3 месяца назад

What I was thinking was a flexible cable drive. It could be hidden in one of the cabinets.

@mrjsv4935 3 месяца назад

As a Gen X-er, I'll say awesome progress! :) As for the "Studio or actual trailer interior roof panel style", I'd suggest going to the studio version, I guess that was more often seen and in detail.

@Stargazer-l6w 3 месяца назад

Watching you and friends fixing this up all the knight rides fans and me know this is good hands I just love seeing it coming back to it beautiful looks from the show 🇬🇧

@thecarolinahoosier3596 2 месяца назад

I suggest adding an electric opening conversion for the hatches or replace them with already equipped electric operating ones. That would be much cleaner than having to mess with the egg crates. Great project!

@ClarkOVision 3 месяца назад

The ceiling looks identical. Excellent work Joe as always. Great to see the images of hte sleeper as well. It's just gonna be mindblowing to see this thing back to it's old self!

@terryezell6161 3 месяца назад

You should let David Hasselhoff know that you found the tractor and trailer and let him come and see the work you are doing to restore it. I think that would be so cool.

@halofreak1990 3 месяца назад

I'd try and wait until it's mostly complete before getting any of the actors to come in. Would make for a more wholesome reunion

@jasonwescott3105 3 месяца назад

So that vent that you were talking about in the ceiling, it is basically the same style that they use in RV'S. They do make power vents with fans that can be easily installed so you wouldn't have to worry about doing it manually. They look very similar and since its not something that will be seen it would probably be a good idea. Just a thought.

@vijayantgovender2045 3 месяца назад

Thank you joe for sharing the updates watching from South Africa

@waltermartinez481 3 месяца назад

Semi is looking "awesome,"😊. Hopefully, we get to see how you do the silicone mold for that plastic piece.

@ronyardley3833 3 месяца назад

Paint is like the final touch just like when kitt got recreated after being dipped in the acid pit I think joe, this is the semi and trailers rebirth in a sense, keep in the fantastic work sir.

@mattstanton9166 3 месяца назад

Still hard to believe this is actually happening great work as always.

@joshuaharper4439 3 месяца назад

I hope I get to see the Knight rider car and semi before I go completely blind you guys have done such a great great job

@valentine_puppy 3 месяца назад

So, I think I'd think of these two different ways. For the drop ceiling. One, you might think that the Studio is more correct since they built it specifically for the interior as the Trailer part is not seen up close as much as Michael and KITT backing out or driving in to the FLAG Trailer. You could see it like that. Or Number two, you could ask the planners of the interior what one would be most appropriate to do. For my money it'd be the studio version as we are working on making it look like that one anyway.

@SunshineMix101 3 месяца назад

'Another great vid' Joe. Your attention and commitment to detail is truly commendable.

@mopower01 3 месяца назад

Glad to see the ceiling coming together. It's been a while since that day searching for the egg crate defusers. I like that you went with the 1x6 over the plywood. I would suggest pocket holes over those brackets for the final install. They would pull the joints together tighter. Keep up the good work! One man can make a difference........but it's nice to have help from time to time.

@rcharpe8455 3 месяца назад

Wow, it's really taking shape

@m7808 3 месяца назад

The Semi is looking Fantastic!

@tonypieczykolan8330 3 месяца назад

Looks good.

@ericcosgrove2626 3 месяца назад

Looks awesome

@chosenman08 3 месяца назад

Nice, very very nice, the ceiling and all! That temporary sample of the lights is really exciting - it will be really like in the show! Yes, this is all AWESOME! (Also I am pleased to see that you are a cat person, Joe.)

@GenXToysGeek 3 месяца назад

Any update on the adopt a lightpanel project?

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Yes! Forgot to mention it. We have fully funded the Operation Knight Light project!

@ronyardley3833 3 месяца назад

You're done it again joe, you never cease to amaze me with the hight quality work and your attention to detail, once again iam very highly impressed, it will alll begin to happen now and fall into place.

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Wow, thank you!

@kccutiegirl1 3 месяца назад

Another idea for a phone case.make a case that looks like kitt and the cellphone goes in the belly of kitt.

@zackberg1070 3 месяца назад

Joe, your work is awesome. Looks really good and loving watching all of this happen. Was wondering in another video if you could talk about, 1. Your dream time line to have the semi finished as in a hopeful completion date. 2. Can you share some of your insight on where you get the knowledge while working on the semi? As in research or talking to pros to help you while your making decisions on things that are out of your reach? 3. Can you please share some more information on regards to where you are at with the ramp being worked on? Thanks a lot and keep up the amazing work.

@kevincoones4368 3 месяца назад

Hi Joe I recommend that the trailer be painted in a dust free area.

@henrybartsch2085 2 месяца назад

You could build the Grey Border on the Drop Ceiling exactly like the trailer had over the garage section only, then build it like the studio set over the rest of the office section. Although I do believe the studio set drop ceiling would provide more even lighting, where as the trailer drop ceiling would be a bit darker along the sides which might actually work well with the Track Lights. The ceiling over the garage section isn’t really seen all that much on screen aside from The Wrong Crowd and a few other episodes. Anyways just an idea, I know you’re replicating the studio set inside the trailer so maybe that’s more appropriate than trying to get the best of both worlds. I will be excited no matter which way you decide to build it.

@richardjohnson8544 3 месяца назад

Looking awesome 😎

@garyschlagheck4871 3 месяца назад

Spot on sir!!!!

@andrewparkin4036 3 месяца назад

Cool update, that was awesome 👍

@DanielS2001 3 месяца назад

3:29 - Quoting the great Denis Leary. XD

@robinbockman7247 3 месяца назад

To open the air vents, put small digital stepping motors on them for control.

@DavesEmpire1981 3 месяца назад

Looking forward to the day you say that you'll be touring the truck around.

@JuanSandino-r5y 3 месяца назад

It’s a master piece

@brianburgett5894 3 месяца назад

I would suggest putting up your metal wall panels before you finish the ceiling .

@610hammer 3 месяца назад

One of my first job was working at a place that would make them look like chrome. We called them PL1.

@christopherdlivesey9273 3 месяца назад

nice job love it

@wolfsecscenics1967 3 месяца назад

for the vents in roof of the trailer you can get them motorised, looking good

@NilsOsterkamp 3 месяца назад

For the grey ceiling parts I believe you should think of remaking it to the original way while you can ;)

@derrickjones2998 3 месяца назад

Looks very "AWESOME" to me!! 🤷🏾‍♂️

@robertbriggs5605 3 месяца назад

For the vents opening and closing in the ceiling, couldn’t you have a small gear to replace the knob on the roof vent and have it hooked up to a small electric motor connected to a switch? Have them in series or individually so you can open and close at will with less hassle? There has to be 12v I. The rear already for the ramp winch so can just tap into that and have the cab charge the 12v while in transit

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

I do love this idea

@PetesGuide 3 месяца назад

Non-flexible duct work will be quieter when you’re giving tours and shooting videos.

@rogerphillips6702 3 месяца назад

For the roof vents maybe you could have and end like the long poles have going into the mech permanently and have that on something like a power window motor. That way you could have the vents open and close still. And just have them on a hidden switch somewhere so you don't have to ruin the aesthetic of the trailer. As for the differing sized borders between the set and what they have in the actual trailer. Maybe do the last two sections by the door wider like the trailer had so from the outside it matches. But do all the rest like the set. So from the inside they all look right. Best of both worlds. And would look right for recreating shots from either angle. Plus wouldn't stand out bad when looking the full length of the trailer. Perspective would make them look close enough to the others that most people wouldn't nitice

@matthewhegarty729 3 месяца назад

Keep saying “awesome” as much as you want!

@GenXToysGeek 3 месяца назад

To nitpick a tad (well you asked 😅) from the screenshot vs reality, you seem to be missing the grey side framing (over the length of the trailer)? You nailed the framing over the width of the trailer, as well as the eggcrate look. But in the screenshot it looks like the original egg crates are smaller in width and have grey framing on the sides of the trailer as well? For the rest it looks amazing!!

@GenXToysGeek 3 месяца назад

While rewatching just saw the text overlay that you noticed it as well in post. Somehow missed that text first time watching 😅😊

@PetesGuide 3 месяца назад

Awesome is the correct adjective to use for everything KRH has done up until now. Once you have the ramp installed and working, the drop-ceiling lights installed, and the side-panels painted black, we expect you to find a higher-level superlative that is more awesome than awesome.

@michaelmlt 3 месяца назад

The ceiling is looking amazing. Are you going to finish the wall before furthering work on the ceiling panels?

@GenXToysGeek 3 месяца назад

Not directly related to the semi or the trailer, but wasn’t there a different trailer parked next to the semi before?

@pinball541 3 месяца назад

In front of the trailer there was Joe's 5th wheel camper!

@kevinbjohnson6550 3 месяца назад

Joes personal camper, but was very recently sold.

@majobis 3 месяца назад

Gotta put some grease on the fifth wheel plate to slow that rust down. One you get the truck running you need to drive it. The truck does no good sitting for a period of time. As for the vents in the trailer there are some good power vent fans that will open and close and reverse the air when needed They are called fantastic vent fans and you may have one or two of those on your camper trailer Plus keep a few of those light panels setup as easy access panels in key areas for maintenance access to the moving parts of the cable and winch.

@scatpack01 3 месяца назад

Looking awesome Joe!

@shawnklein6942 3 месяца назад

Leave the back trim closest to the door wide, but make it narrow the rest of the way to match the trailer and the set.

@thunderrobots1980s 3 месяца назад

you should create a space in the drop ceiling the size of the vent, that way you can create the opening that garth would have used to climb out

@erniesdeck7550 3 месяца назад

People that don't say awesome or just not awesome. Enff said

@jimmymas6858 3 месяца назад

Rig up some window, regulator to pop open the vents on top

@johnstuby8036 3 месяца назад

How about totally awesome my dudes

@roadtrain_ 3 месяца назад

Given the drop ceiling in the trailer looks like it is assymetrical (the gap looks a lot wider on the right than the left but that might just be because we cannot see the top) I'd go for studio. Especially as you've already built it and it is the shot we see the most by far. Also... I can't wait until the hitch-up. It'll be the first time in what... 40 years the two will be OFFICIALLY together, no?

@murrayrasmussen-mo1nw 3 месяца назад

A wireless remote controlled actuator could be an option to open roof vents. They come in 24volt and common. Maybe a KR fan could offer to help engineer something to suit.

@robertlovlie5194 3 месяца назад

If I'm not mistaken, the interior shots of the Semi are much more often from the studio set than from the vehicle. Feels like I'd rather make a rolling version of the studio set (the "real" interior) than recreate something that was in one a couple of shots. But I'm neither building it or paying for it. You do you.

@MasterSandman 3 месяца назад

I'd encourage you to watch all the older "Semi"-videos. He *IS* recreating the studio-set interior inside the trailer! Unfortunately the set was a bit wider, to create more room around KITT, so it will be slightly more cramped then what you saw on TV. They are planning to tour the US with the Semi (with full interiour) hauling their screen-used KITT in the back!

@IMDARKFIRE007 3 месяца назад

It's looking great...slowly coming to life and resembling it's past. I was only expecting paint once the ramp is in place and functional, that seems to be a must first right?

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Yes correct!

@klotz__ 3 месяца назад

Maybe you can motorize the vents

@johnhicks735 3 месяца назад

Have you ever thought about using rotisserie motors that rotates in both directions from left to right full turning rotation's.

@mikalmos369 4 дня назад

You should try to figure out how to motorized the ceiling vents somehow and have a control or a remote down below. I know it's not original but maybe it's one of those things that's worth altering like adding an HVAC

@fullmetal_vet 3 месяца назад

Another great video!!!! Correction, Another AWSOME video!!!😂😂😂

@VinceSchwartz-c4e 3 месяца назад

Do not weld those brackets to the frame check with a truck body shop before you mount them also check with the person making the sleeper on where to mount them on the frame you might want to wait till you actually have the sleeper love your videos can't wait to see it all done

@ivodepievo9481 3 месяца назад

A tip, try to avoid pressure washing the primer parts.. primer is porous so water might penetrate true the metal underneath..

@sabertoothanimations2912 3 месяца назад

Hey so those roof vents, maybe you could run some duct work and fans to move that air where ya want to, and then maybe a servo to open and close them, I don't know just kinda tossin ideas but yeah unless you make brackets to slide that whole light assembly aside each time you wanna open in, ya might have to go mechanical with it

@AmadonFaul 3 месяца назад

22:37 Kitty!!!

@CarAudioEnthusiasts 3 месяца назад

on those sleeper mounts, be sure to check with DOT or a manufacturer, because drilling and welding on the frame is carefully controlled as far as what is legal. and although your rig is "not for hire", technically it still is a working rig, as it is being used to move a set, or gallery, or museum. and you are NOT going to like the insurance cost on that thing. you MAY be able to claim it as a motorhome, just a thought.

@UnknownRaiderGuy 3 месяца назад

Has the sleeper cap from The Original Series ever found?

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

No, we believe it was scrapped

@paulstubbs7678 3 месяца назад

This is awesome - oops, sorry, pinching your key line

@BobbyT595 3 месяца назад

All black trailers do get hot. I know it is not TV correct, but have you considered painting the center of the roof white? It wouldn't be seen, but it would help.

@edgray2002 3 месяца назад

In the screen grab, that looks like a 2x6

@markvl11 3 месяца назад

What will y'all do with the cables when you want to close the roll up door? Will you leave the ramp down?

@grenetz 3 месяца назад

To open the roof vent, how about a servo motor instead of a pole?

@drgti16v 3 месяца назад

find that RX-7 from the opening. 😁

@ExploringTheWestCoast 3 месяца назад

"Awesome" video!

@avendorn3685 3 месяца назад

Get Robby Layton to paint the truck !!!!

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

So many people have mentioned him….maybe I should look him up!

@thekraftyguy8246 3 месяца назад

It’ll be good to see when the tractor and trailer are painted…..how long do you think?

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

As soon as the ramp is done, we want to get it painted!

@mikekozi-lester3887 3 месяца назад

Hi Joe nice video 📹 and workmanship yes it looks good !!! How about the Flat Nose Truck 🚚 🛻 besides Garth that needs a workingworkmanship also maybe for Dave B and his Firebird strong 💪 looking

@home-space 3 месяца назад

You would need to build it like the set as the trailer was never designed to be seen closeup. So it was only designed not to fall apart when driven and to look similar.

@markvl11 3 месяца назад

Cool

@KennyBacchus-m1f 3 месяца назад

Building the drop ceiling in the knight rider semi + Sleeper buil

@tinovanderzwan-km7ou 3 месяца назад

I did a course in art restoring paintings years ago and at times I find a dirty treasure and restore it I would love to have my hands on that door! it's white paint with a decayed clear coating I would attack the coating first with a 40% acetone 50% alcohol and 10% water and test it on the metal parts way down below with cotton swaps and if it does not attack the white its good to go if not tone down on the acetone when it works I would clean it first with soap to get the dirt off then I would go and remove the browned up layer over about 4 to 6 weeks then I'll preserve the paint and stickers under a clearcoat nonglossy archivist UV resistant resin coating to preserve it forever. now, I know! it's going to be covered with the donor's plaque but, do you want that thing over a decaying acidic mess!!! or over an inert clean surface... it's your choice.

@kccutiegirl1 3 месяца назад

And why don't you put 12 volt drive motors on the vents then you do away with a hole or pole to open or close them.

@garyholt369 3 месяца назад

Are you going to cut a door into the cab to get into the sleeper

@MasterSandman 3 месяца назад

I believe he mentioned in an earlier update, that the new sleeper will be fully functional. 😊👍 Edit: Ah, you meant a connecting opening between cab and sleeper? My mistake! It was never there in the show, so that would be to much of a departure and an unnecessary one at that...

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Definitely not!

@madmax2069 3 месяца назад

I would say put a motor on the vents that way you wouldn't need to stick anything through the drop ceiling.

@themobseat 3 месяца назад

Hi, are you going to send confirmations to the sponsors of the light panels? Thanks

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

Yes we will!

@DeadFlanders 3 месяца назад

Instead of bigger brackets, would pocket screws work for you?

@jetknight7562 3 месяца назад

So the semi trailer had two colors of the chest horse 🐎LOGO with the stripes it was white, then later in it's seasons, it was gold, so my question is, which color have you decided to go with earlier season o/r later season ??

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial 3 месяца назад

We are replicating how it looked at the last day of filming in 1986