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Flatbed build Part 2 - ex U-haul truck build

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I build a flat bed body for my ex u-haul truck with a gooseneck hitch mount
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@kmclash1835 Год назад

I really like hanging out with you on these projects. Thank you, Shaun!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! This truck is getting close to being finished and I'll be working on the next video in this series!

@mrdbooks7285 Год назад

More Bubbles in the Thumbnail border, so we know straight away that the vid is from you. Also, I was going to make a comment halfway through the vid about getting some Template shapes for the Plasma Cutter after watching you do Freestyle on the first hole, glad you found the Templates.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! That stencil is very helpful

@josephvasseur3736 Год назад

Nice job on the bed. The gooseneck ball should have been installed just forward of the axle, approximately right above the u-joint on rear axle. If you don’t haul too heavy you are fine where it is.

@tdotw77 Год назад

I was thinking that it was a little too far back too. Thought it was supposed to be just forward of center point of axle. But then again this is a lot longer than normal trucks. 🤔🤷‍♂️📏📐✏️🔩🔧🛠️👍🚜

@DirtDoctors Год назад

Yeah it should definitely be forward more. It’s not so much the length of the truck as it is weight distribution. That’s why Tractor trailers can slide the fifth wheel. It lets us distribute the weight more evenly if we need to. Where it’s at is gonna make for some pretty squirrelly handling.

@tiredagain6722 Год назад

I got a chuckle when you tried to hole saw the 1/2" plate. Just not enough hours in the day!

@GCFD Год назад

Haha I didn't get anywhere with that and thought I would put it in the video. I'm glad you noticed!

@redfishfun540 Год назад

That's what we like, is seeing your mistakes and how you just keep going. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes out

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! I got some wiring done today and it's slowly coming along.

@joshg1244 Год назад

This project has been going pretty smoothly, there were bound to be mistakes.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Josh!

@weeb3277 Год назад

17:20 i don't know if you caught it but your metal plate shifted a little while you were cutting it probably because it wasn't fastened well enough. probably resulted in an uneven cut. (you might need to watch the video at 1.5x or 2x speed to see it because that is how i watch it).

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@bkaza Год назад

40:24 nice jump 😎

@GCFD Год назад

Hahah

@DesignBuildFixReview Год назад

I saw that Dewalt cordless drill like I have and thought oh no way that's happening. I think even with a heavy duty corded drill that bit wouldn't make a dent.

@kenpaige990 10 дней назад

I enjoy your videos and seeing your learning curve. One thing is you should be cleaning your weld areas it will give you a better appearing and stronger joint.

@mrj-charles6383 Год назад

I have done some pretty silly things workiing on things also and cost myself money in the process. I like the colors and now you just need some custom mudflaps with your company logo on them.

@GCFD Год назад

I was wondering about reusing the flaps that came on the truck or getting custom ones I like the idea of custom!

@JPaul60 Год назад

Don't beat yourself up about mistakes. They happen. Fix the broken stuff and move on remembering the lesson. The truck looks pretty good and it will be an asset to your business. I'm sure you've already thought about it but you'll need to rings for tie downs. All in all it was pretty interesting to watch you build the truck. I'm glad the driveshafts worked out too. They can be quite troublesome with their length and balance. It looks like you have a good shop making your driveshafts. Keep up the great work Shawn

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Paul! I got some wiring done on the truck yesterday and will be working on the next video in this series soon.

@georgemaru4653 Год назад

Yep.. love watching you on projects and especially drainlaying.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you George!

@rdman5465 Год назад

Nothing better than a good video project for me to relax. Thanks Shawn., it is greatly appreciated.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying this build series!

@cheddarcheese Год назад

You should paint the "bed" bright neon pink!

@cheddarcheese Год назад

Blue is good too, pink is batter though

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Carson!

@ryanpowell9522 Год назад

Give yourself some help an turn up your shielding gas flow, that wind is giving you some bubble gum welds.

@GCFD Год назад

Great tip! I was working in some wind a few times... lots of grinding out welds

@GeorgeBisch Год назад

put the gear box in netutral to line up the shaft jees dude,

@martinworrall5888 Год назад

Good job Shaun, I think you need to get your concrete team in to concrete in front of your shop for easy trolley jack movement 😂

@GCFD Год назад

Yes I've thought about that but I would need to do a lot to make it worthwhile. I haven't gotten there yet..

@martinworrall5888 Год назад

@@GCFD 👍

@oldnstillworkin5709 Год назад

Looks good man. I’m sure going to be curious as to why you have an odd number of lights in the rear. Can’t wait.

@chrisnorden8043 Год назад

That design on the headache rack is sharp!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Chris! I have to give that to a local metal fab shop. More in the next installment!

@reggienance Год назад

Great job! I wish I had your experience and skills in doing that work.

@GCFD Год назад

Well....this is my first flatbed build!

@young11984 Год назад

Turning out nice, i always drill 3/8” holes in the sheeting above the crossmembers and weld the sheeting to the cross beams to avoid the warping or flapping, grind the welds flush if needed and its like a solid chunk. Why no protection to the cab below the back window guard?

@Rppbiz 10 месяцев назад

You should keep that drive shaft wiring snafu in there! Don’t edit it out, share your triumphs and your hiccups. Liking the build, binge watching it!

@AbdicateDotNet Год назад

I love how you show everything. You're very good at DYI, and I learn so much from you. Thanks!

@The1roygbiv Год назад

Looks very good.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@duotronic6451 Год назад

Blue

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@anthonybernstein9698 11 месяцев назад

Maybe buying a box van and adapting it into a trailer, every thing is already made. Cut off the cab and front axle and clean it up. All it would need is an A frame to hitch onto your pickup.

@jsgaming5273 6 месяцев назад

I’m doing the exact as u explained I just brought a 24 ft deck over trailer with a 3 ft dovetail

@Torbox1 7 месяцев назад

Just a heads up for you or anyone trying to recreate this since you didn't mention it. Make sure to disconnect the vehicles battery before welding on it. You can fry the computers if you don't. Even if you aren't anywhere near the vehicles electrical system.

@geraldblackburn4883 Год назад

Welding Tip, there is a show, man in Texas, I have watched quit a bit, at least 15 shows or so, IC Weld, good, he is a real welder, does all kinds of stuff.

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@geraldblackburn4883 Год назад

Good and hope you sprayed the bottom also.

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@cliffpalermo Год назад

Great build. Saw one of these uhauls where they chopped the box off and kept the og aluminum floor for a flatbed. Im not a great welder but when mine are looking similar to yours i crank up the heat and or alow down the wire, thats with flux core which i prefer for these big outside projects

@tinkeringtaylor3053 Год назад

Hey Shaun give yourself a pat on the back, you have done a great job on this truck its looking really smart 👍👍

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Taylor!

@supadoopa926 Год назад

That's a nice looking tow rig, Shawn.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@nedloh17 Год назад

Great job

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! 👍

@truesouthlandscaping7657 Год назад

Pretty cool! Lots of work, but that feeling when you're done is always great! I built a flatbed for my pickup, I cant imagine building one this big! Great video!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! I've got a bunch of boxes and baskets going on it so it's coming along.

@scottlaramee9835 Год назад

I noticed you don’t grind your Metal clean before welding. I think this welds might look better and penetrate more .

@GCFD Год назад

I ground most of them with a wire brush.

@mauricee3911 Год назад

Hi Shaun. Very impressive from the UK. All your hard work pays off.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Maurice!

@mshilko Год назад

I felt you pain when you mentioned the harness getting wrapped around the shaft! Do you need any bracing from the outside edge of the bed to the frame to prevent twisting? Nice job above my skill level. Fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

@GCFD Год назад

I think the bed will be fine as is. I had a friend who is a fabricator and engineer look it over a couple times during the build and he was happy. He was especially happy I went 1/8" wall thickness on the tubing.

@itzexor Год назад

the good news is that when/if the main frame rail goes on that truck you only need to replace it from the bed up haha

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@johnhamilton9229 Год назад

I thought for sure you were going to match the trailer with yellow. I do like the the blue and headache rack. Nice touch.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you John. I like the Blue too.

@redzed40 Год назад

looking good mate

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@patricktyrie4137 Год назад

Nicely done

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@toolmantim613 Год назад

Awesome build! I follow all your posts and really enjoy them. Keep up the great work Shawn! A fellow Eastern North Carolinian.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Tim!

@billyhaddock5540 Год назад

The Bed looks Great..

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Billy! I've got toolboxes and baskets to be installed..

@ludditetechnologies Год назад

Amazing Shaun so satisfying!

@_TheDinoMaster Год назад

Very nice watch. Really like the diverse content you create :D

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@AlexeiTetenov 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@MichaelSchneiderTexas Год назад

Looks good!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Michael!

@Tony2tall Год назад

Unbelievable you done this solo!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Tony! I had some great advice from a couple of friends, Carson and Jared.

@trident919 Год назад

I’m not trying to hate on anyone cause I do think this could be a cool project but man, you gotta learn how to weld. It’s scary to me knowing that those welds are gonna be pulling trailers on the road.

@southpike1000 Год назад

Pretty cool!!

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@justatim8143 Год назад

You make it look so simple and give me a lot of Ideas when I get the right truck for me.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! There are a ton of ways to go on a build like this, so getting ideas is key. Check with uhaul for a used truck. This is the second one for me.

@bigbaby1177 Год назад

Looks Good!!!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@andrewbradley8450 Год назад

Amazing job well done

@cereus57 Год назад

Nice job so far!

@allanb9360 Год назад

It is worth watching. Dam, a lot of work there Shawn 👍👍🇨🇦

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Allan!

@Doug.... Год назад

Shaun. You made a really good job on the fabrication. Greetings from across the pond. 👋🏿

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Doug!

@rickybobby9255 Год назад

This video is worth it! Too bad about the issue with wiring harness. Really liking the blue color and decals on the headache rack.

@oldodger Год назад

Overall, 10 out 10 !

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@MrZooking Год назад

great stuff

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@TarZan49 Год назад

Amazing 👏 😮

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@tomgirff45 Год назад

Good video

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Tom!

@daveh4106 Год назад

My wife and I like to quote another metalworking RU-vidr, "Hot things are hot!!!" Thanks for the great video.

@why-be-normal7014 Год назад

Looks great. Can’t wait to see the finished product

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@Losttoanyreason Год назад

Too bad about the wiring harness but stuff happens. Even if you had had someone there helping you it might still have happened. Such is life. Truck is really looking good!👍

@GCFD Год назад

I was disappointed that I made that mistake for sure!

@jerrylong3580 Год назад

Great project. But if I may. Check your heat and wire feed settings on your welder. As a good friend of mine would say it looks like a bird 💩 on it.

@GCFD Год назад

For sure. The wind was working against me, and my helmet was a huge problem too.

@jerrylong3580 Год назад

@@GCFD believe me when I say. I’ve experienced the same thing. Luckily my friend that gave me a hard time was also a great welder and showed me how to do it. Just takes practice.

@thejohnbeck Год назад

"Bird $#!+ welding. Because seagulls are the best"

@reddman3799 Год назад

well done

@jeffreyshier9021 Год назад

That is a nice looking truck!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Jeffrey!

@williamsimeone5623 Год назад

Great job, looks good!

@Custercounty01 11 месяцев назад

Verify whether you can run the plasma on 220V, the duty cycle is much higher than on 110V. I have a fancy everlast multi process welder that is basically unuseable on 110 but a beast on 220V

@ThriftyGarage Год назад

Finished product looks GREAT!

@stevehall5008 Год назад

Looks sharp.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Steve!

@Rubbernecker Год назад

Awesome project!!! Looks beautiful.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@mikeknoll1130 Год назад

Jack of all trades, engineer for short.😉

@GCFD Год назад

Haha thank you!

@varnersvisions6800 Год назад

I love watching you tackle these build projects! You are a true craftsman!

@jacobbush2542 Год назад

Nice video man

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Jacob!

@militaryman9638 11 месяцев назад

c channel is useful to avoid rust

@geraldblackburn4883 Год назад

Are you going to spray paint all these welds, maybe just some Rust Oleum, I bet that IC Weld could give you some recommendations.

@GCFD Год назад

Yes I'll spray the whole bed

@ap-fr2uz Год назад

This is the video I've been waiting to see.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! I'll try to get Part 3 out in better time than this one.

@hollandduck79 Год назад

Hello from the Netherlands. thanks for the video Shawn . Sincerely Hollandduck

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you Hollandduck!

@hollandduck79 Год назад

@@GCFD 👍

@stickyricky345 Год назад

Noice truck bed

@cesargarcia2746 11 месяцев назад

Good job 😊

@williamfoster4268 Год назад

Good looking truck!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you William!

@jdw2150 Год назад

I am absolutely impressed seeing what you did there with minimal tools and backyard work conditions. Gives me some hope! Ehh, don't edit it! I always make SOME sort of mistake, and that was just a lil extra work. Hurts when you do it though , I know. I'd think it's good to show it happen and then video you fixing it. Good media to put out and makes for a great cliffhanger! lol Anyway, great work man, seriously enjoyable. I've really grown to appreciate your channel. Be well my friend.

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@sku32956 Год назад

Enjoy working on houses ,working on cars /trucks avoid BIG time need too much crap .

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@tomgriffith1952 Год назад

The flatbed looks great!

@torchup Год назад

Wow!! That looks great! Nice work!

@GCFD Год назад

Thank you!

@natester1064 7 месяцев назад

Great video 😊

@gentlebear21713 Год назад

Did you position the gooseneck hitch directly over the axle? Every inch the hitch is behind the axle adds significantly to the swing out you are going to experience every time you make a turn towing your trailer

@GCFD Год назад

Yes the gn is right over the rear axle. 👍

@nick540g Год назад

Nice job of freehanding it all together. You do have a great selection of tools and equipment for all your projects! Good use of multiple camera angles and time lapse to keep the action moving. I know it takes longer to build when you're filming that way, but it really improves the quality. Only one criticism - an introduction would be helpful so we know what you're doing in this video. ( I missed Part 1)

@emt5451 Год назад

Did you only mean to put one backup light on the back? You only cut out for one?

@GCFD Год назад

Yes. My other trucks have one backup light so I went with one on this truck too.

@AngryGinger79 2 месяца назад

I wonder if anyone ever mods those plasma cutters with cooling fans?

@garymcbrien2853 11 месяцев назад

All you need now is someone who can weld for you an your channel will be good

@jeepindave5464 Год назад

Love the build series. Can you entertain a fleet update walk around?

@davidbakos4371 Год назад

😊

@GCFD Год назад

👍

@itsamemario8014 10 месяцев назад

Those are some seriously bad welds you've laid down there, it's a bit scary, considering you will be pulling a trailer with that abomination.

@GCFD 10 месяцев назад

What's wrong with the welds? I've got great tie in with this welder.

@itsamemario8014 10 месяцев назад

@@GCFD Do yourself a favour and take a welding course, because if you can't see what is wrong with those welds then your ability has to be called into question.