Building the Ramp Truck Bed Part 1 - 1959 REO Gold Comet

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Now that the REO truck is back on her wheels, I could finally roll her to start building the beaver tail ramp truck bed. We establish a game plan, go shopping for material and start building!
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@JimmyMakingitwork 7 месяцев назад

Wow, I wish we had a Steel & Pipe here in Central Florida! Super cool ideas for the ramp truck!

@williamoliver8883 7 месяцев назад

You’re a cool guy Dif. amongst many other things, I appreciate you taking us to your supply house as it it helps me to See what it’s like in South Africa, at least a small glimpse. Lekka

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks and pleasure man

@TheCrackerBox 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for another , Brother !

@scottcates 7 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you for explaining and showing where and why not to cut and weld a truck frame. This makes a LOT of sense to me now.

@stevenm3141 7 месяцев назад

Truck looks great! Remember no pressure to make videos, but we can't wait to see the next one! 😊

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@Mustsed 7 месяцев назад

Starts to look good. Great explanation you are doing here, thanks!

@timwerner001 7 месяцев назад

Cool project and design. Very interesting information about weakening the frame and the use of rivets vs. welding, etc.

@johnkranz4004 7 месяцев назад

Div outstanding start on the Ramp truck Real nice steel shop

@rs35ar 7 месяцев назад

That supply shop is amazing. Never seen anything like this in UK at all

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, real happy to have that shop in my local town. They have taken a fortune from me over the years😅

@gofastwclass 7 месяцев назад

We're very fortunate in the states, I have a few shops like this in my area to choose from!

@laurensmith1828 7 месяцев назад

Its good information to know about the frame .

@terrencebuller7676 7 месяцев назад

Hello Div, ramp truck is moving along nicely 👌. Looking forward to seeing more of this build as well. The supply house is a impressive facility. Take care Boet and see you next time. Have a Lekka one 👍

@albertdehn8381 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

@scottcates 7 месяцев назад

Please let your wife know that when you're not repairing the brush cutter, you are bringing joy to some other guy in Seattle who really appreciates it on the other side of the planet.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

😀Will do, thanks!

@stucook8622 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for another lekka one Div!🍺

@tomtruesdale6901 7 месяцев назад

Very well thought out transformation to that truck. Looks great.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@spoplehughes 7 месяцев назад

With so much american car content on here with " a word from our sponsors " and " so and so sent us this machine" Your channel is like a breath of fresh air , I am just worried that I am going through your back history too fast and will have to start waiting for the next one

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kennethbaker2008 7 месяцев назад

❤nice job

@petergrey7125 Месяц назад

It’s going to be a really nice ramp truck! 👍 Thank you for sharing your detailed information with us . Great video, sir .

@flyingmachinecustomparts8227 7 месяцев назад

Great to see 👀 a proper job !! On a ramp truck ..I saw a guy in Canada build one out of angle iron and muffler pipe ..lol ??? Good to see it done PROPERLY ✔️

@rickbusch7911 4 месяца назад

It's only done wrong if it doesn't work. I've seen some stuff that would be sketchy by today's standards that was built a long time ago and still holds.

@user-zr2eg3bk2j 7 месяцев назад

Lots of cool projects on the go....... Enjoy them all.....

@brentbrown8393 7 месяцев назад

Dif, your steel supplier is ten times as nice as anyone of the three I go to, I was impressed at the way everything was so clean and organized. A man could go goofy dreaming of all the possibilities after seeing all that beautiful steel and hardware begging to go home him. Thanks for the video, I really like your construction design.....will be following your project for sure mate.👍

@RussellCompton-fh3gr 3 месяца назад

NICE metal store

@user-cj2km4xe1s 7 месяцев назад

The yellow safety wheels are beautiful.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks

@williambruce5571 7 месяцев назад

Love this old school look it's going to be one sweet ride when it's done! Beautiful work

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@scottcates 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for showing HOW you make design choices -- I don't have much "vision" and the way you use mockups and templates to find angles and see how something fits is extremely helpful to my style of creativity. Rock on, Div.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@martinmurphy3868 7 месяцев назад

Well done Diff awesome work and great explaination

@bradpage8967 7 месяцев назад

Really glad that you explained the reasoning for riveted frame members and why not to drill holes! Div, it’s looking great!

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@richardlincoln8438 7 месяцев назад

Div, You shared very valuable information on mounting things to vehicle frames. Thank You. I very much enjoy Your fabrication. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@DroooooopDead 7 месяцев назад

I am loving this truck

@joshuadille5005 7 месяцев назад

That’s a heck of a loud on that truck lol . Keep jamming brother. Can’t wait to see moor.

@xepota 7 месяцев назад

Очень понравился метод определения угла наклона рампы. 👍 Я бы такое не придумал. Спасибо за идею. 💪

@rockypergin2216 7 месяцев назад

It’s going to be so nice to have! Fun to drive to!

@chuckster6513 7 месяцев назад

Hey Div, Good to see the work starting on the REO Ramp Truck Bed. The sliding ramps sounds like an interesting part of the project. I have full faith in your ability to make it all work. Take care

@Chr.U.Cas1622 7 месяцев назад

👍👌👏 Just look at that! The man who often says that he's not an expert is obviously an expert and experienced craftsman in several disciplines. 👍👌👏 Very well done, Sir, very well done indeed (video and work). Your explanations about truck frames are spot on. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!☺️

@Chr.U.Cas1622 7 месяцев назад

@@ratrodsafrica You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. As you know, I always and totally appreciate both very much. Sincerely yours. Post Scriptum: I hope (and almost pray) that this ramp truck will get a wooden steering wheel too. 😁 ;-)

@rustyrodgarage2686 7 месяцев назад

Looking awesome

@davidmobley5984 7 месяцев назад

Looking good thanks

@lightbarssirensaustralia 7 месяцев назад

Great build Diff, this truck will be a real asset.

@twintype 7 месяцев назад

Great hearing the reasoning behind how you mounted it to the chassis. 🔥

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! 👍

@hoagiesherlin7732 7 месяцев назад

I'm diggin it diff 👍

@brettmerryman2837 7 месяцев назад

Great progress! Enjoy your channel!

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@brettmerryman2837 7 месяцев назад

You’re welcome!

@paulfarley9542 7 месяцев назад

Your ramp truck is looking great can't wait to see it finished

@robbollom7396 7 месяцев назад

great work Div, thanks for the structual engineering class too

@sharndupreez1 7 месяцев назад

Wow, making good progress!

@markrobertson9015 7 месяцев назад

Yes steel structures are the same way as well bolting and riveting are the best way to maintain the strength. There are places where welding cannot be done. And then there are areas that can be welded. Your Idea of bolting and following the same design has been proven to work. Can't wait to see the continuance of your awesome Gold line. She's looking really sharp. Have a great time Take care Div.

@MrHOOKYS 7 месяцев назад

sweet truck ,will come in handy

@RatRodBobBuilds 7 месяцев назад

Nice steel supply store and fine piece of carrying on OG. Should be a heavy hauler. Now go ahead and take the rest of the day off with pay!

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Finally I'm being given a day off! 😁 Thanks brother!

@shanewright6958 7 месяцев назад

It’s coming along nicely 👍👍

@flatworm00 7 месяцев назад

I really like where this is going...can hardly wait to see the next part.

@DustyMacsGarage 7 месяцев назад

Yoooo!! Div!! Man you are making some progress there boet!!! Love how you explained how you got the angle of the rear of the ramp to avoid bottoming out when loading something. Also enjoyed learning why they rivet cross members/ braces from the factory was to allow for flexing of the chassis/frame rails. The big ramp truck is gonna be a beast!!! And excellent recylcing of the metal 😃 Excited for the next one!!!!

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks boet!

@ReduxGarage 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Past “experience” has me sitting here crossing my fingers you’ll be able to get that out the door and a hard right to freedom.

@aceadman 7 месяцев назад

Great lessons in this one. One of the things I LOVE about your channel is the analysis and planning discussion. The way you describe not just HOW you do things, but WHY. And why that way is the best (or the best compromise). You continue to impress! Many thanks as always. Can’t wait to see rusty rods rolling on your radical ramp! 😊👍👍

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks brother! My whole life I've been asking the WHY question about everything. Its now second nature with me🙂I do believe all of us should question the why more! So much BS floating around and people accept half truths too easily... The WHY is more important than the HOW!

@michaelholmes4525 7 месяцев назад

Good comments and observations… totally agree - Michael Uk 🇬🇧

@aceadman 7 месяцев назад

@@ratrodsafrica definitely. THINKING is not something that happens TO YOU because you have a brain, it’s something you have to DO because you have a brain. Takes work, is not always easy, and sometimes hurts! I think that many people are never taught that. You are a man who has a chair especially devoted to the task, and you seem never afraid to use it. Serves your viewers well. 😊

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

@@aceadman yes, it's something you have to DO! And most people are just too lazy...

@aceadman 7 месяцев назад

@@michaelholmes4525 thx Michael! 😊

@paulmcmain1760 7 месяцев назад

Real well stocked steel and pipe store for all your rat rod needs

@g-man7938 7 месяцев назад

I've seen some of the hack job builds you were talking about, some of those guys don't have a clue. You have the perfect combination of engineering and creative fabrication. Great work.👍

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@donniehodge2548 7 месяцев назад

Another good one Diff Thanks for the video's 🇺🇲👍

@michaelleabeter4449 7 месяцев назад

Love your work diff looking good

@user-qq4sk8ec2b 7 месяцев назад

Looks good to me I love it

@markphillips9454 7 месяцев назад

Very smart man 👍🏻

@Macbetula-yl8wq 7 месяцев назад

Nice job.👍🇨🇦

@chrismedaris4873 7 месяцев назад

Great video loved it it

@stephenherzig8775 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video!

@davidwall1045 7 месяцев назад

Hello from Quartzsite Arizona, USA

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Hello!

@1otviii 7 месяцев назад

Very nice. I enjoyed the data about rivets

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@markfillingim3686 7 месяцев назад

Can't wait to see the extendo ramp.

@user-vc9oe3zl7n 7 месяцев назад

I was hoping you wouldn't weld it to the frame like someone else did and your right about the holes in the top flat of the frame. VERY NICE WORK. I'm curious about what motor your running. HAVE A GOOD ONE.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks. It still has the original 330 ci straight 6 Gold Comet engine

@donaldhalls2189 7 месяцев назад

Looks like it's guna be a great help,can't wait to see how it turns out, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

@traceylukins480 7 месяцев назад

❤ looking good my friend from the USA Iowa!

@peterkelly250 7 месяцев назад

Great Job Diff.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@dragontattooee 7 месяцев назад

Ramp. Truck is looking good, that steel shop is very impressive. Long time ago I worked in a steel yard here and it wasn't close to your one

@December314 7 месяцев назад

great!!

@geoffreymills9932 7 месяцев назад

It's taking shape pretty fast now but I only wish I could make a trip like that to our steel yard, that was a good pile

@gerhardvermeulen5223 7 месяцев назад

Looking good.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@johnnymac1580 6 месяцев назад

Not bad ⚡️

@eddiealford3579 7 месяцев назад

Hey love the Reo ramp truck idea gna b super cool when finished can't wait to see 1 of the rat rods on it keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@moviesandfilms4you 7 месяцев назад

It's always fun going to the toy store.

@anttia5921 7 месяцев назад

Great content! specially the info about that attachment decicion👍

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@brycechessum4684 7 месяцев назад

Nice to see someone who knows how truck decks are mounted Ive seen the welded on effort it is bound to fail Ive done far too many walk around checks on trucks in this lifetime not to know how they are built but nobody wants to know keep up the good work on your REO

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@michaelholmes4525 7 месяцев назад

Another great video, and another impressive tutorial in load stress welding and drilling, your engineering knowledge and skills are truly inspiring. Looking forward to the next instalment when you continue this project. Lekka Boet Michael Uk 🇬🇧

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks mate!

@dannypeter6565 7 месяцев назад

Hey Diff!! Lots of fabricating today. I missed feedback Friday as I was looking forward to it. Cheers. Perhaps a spacer in between the frame flanges on the inside of the frame rails at the bolt clamp locations so the flanges won’t crush down.

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Crazy week and no time to get my act together for Feedback Friday. Next week, I promise!

@shotsrodder 7 месяцев назад

Coming along nicely Div 👍

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@lawrenceessard4086 7 месяцев назад

Great job😊😊😊

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 😄

@scottcates 7 месяцев назад

I like that steel yard

@karlalton3170 7 месяцев назад

Looking good so far Diff 😁😁🤘🤘

@JESUS-POTENTATE 7 месяцев назад

Diff, You brother and rat rod Bob are the best. Have a lekka one man...😊

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@jayden4656 7 месяцев назад

Very good video work and interesting content

@brianhaw9398 7 месяцев назад

This would be a perfect truck for a Cummins 12 valve swap!

@mattthescrapwhisperer 7 месяцев назад

Fun!

@KeithKalawa-bk4jn 7 месяцев назад

I like watching your videos sir.

@HappyHeartKustoms 7 месяцев назад

amazing video as per usual! keep up the good work, buddy! but always remember to take time for yourself

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Working on my stuff is time for myself😀

@rs35ar 7 месяцев назад

Hi Dif, keep up the good work. I've been watching you since the f100 build as that's what I have. Your videos have showed me that with a can do mindset and some logical thinking you can achieve some fab work yourself with little equipment. Stay cool😊

@stubstub8092 7 месяцев назад

That steel shop is awesome! We don’t have anything near that in GA.

@user-lx5dg3xp5c 7 месяцев назад

hi diff love vids mate ,keep em comming kool ,learning lots from the way you do things keep up good work you do cheers

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@mattthescrapwhisperer 7 месяцев назад

@19:52 Careful there Dif, that big spider hiding on the winch almost got you!

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

😂 I'm the one with the flame axe though 😅

@mattthescrapwhisperer 7 месяцев назад

@@ratrodsafrica 😂👍

@williamrome2257 7 месяцев назад

Turning into a nice classic truck .

@scottcates 7 месяцев назад

That truck is a beast! I love it.

@nom8er 6 месяцев назад

👍

@peterroper7471 4 месяца назад

Another good video and information from an “old guy in the forest “ you’re more like the G.O.A.T. in the forest lol

@petergrey7125 Месяц назад

Great video! Very helpful with my hope to build my Isuzu tilt cab into a ramp truck. 👍

@crystalsmith9991 7 месяцев назад

love the way you show your plan come together like the sound of double slide out ramps look forward to see it all come together from Breaux Bridge ,LA 🐊 till next time 👍

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@joecioe8566 7 месяцев назад

Well done. I like how you attached to the frame. It is always nice seeing how it is done the right way.

@DoonerF 7 месяцев назад

Another great video. You must have sat in that thinking chair for quite awhile this time. 😂😂😂 I really like that you do your homework before tackling such a big project. Do it right the first time. 👍🏻👍🏻 I’m interested in what you have in store for the ramps. My thought is, what if the front is really low. Will you compensate for that, or just figure it out when that time comes? I’ve seen where some lowered cars drag the front bumper when loaded onto a ramp truck or trailer. Great job my friend. Say hello to the boss. 😂😂😂

@ratrodsafrica 7 месяцев назад

The ramp angle business is quite interesting. Even with a commercial roll back, there comes a point where the angle is too much for really low cars. At some point you have to compromise. So yeah, more time in that thinking chair to find the best solution. Lets see...😅

@larryreece1403 7 месяцев назад

You are 100% correct! I hate seeing guys weld to truck frame flanges. I used to work in the trucking industry. T o be Blunt Farmer were the worst offenders! You've got to understand the limits of what steel can do. great video as always!