600hp Street Legal Ultra4 “Diamond T”: ‘40s Shell With Modern Performance

Out in North Carolina, there ain't much desert racing going on. But that ain't stopping Tim O'Dell from building this gorgeous yet functional off-road rig at his shop, Vice unlimited. Based off the chassis of a 1946 Diamond T, this thing has all the performance of an Ultra4 rig, while carrying some super unique style. Larry breaks down the finer details of this build during King of the Hammers.
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[@LarryChenPhoto]

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[@paintham9430]

The work in that build is impressive. The steering, is awesome. Much less the dash is amazing!

[@julianchavez3372]

Wheeled with this guy at off road expo

[@trapra5727]

That man is a hell off a Fabricator very impressive

[@Mrimnotfluffy]

He’s a man on a mission.

[@trapra5727]

@@Mrimnotfluffy I liked how he said anyone can do this bull shit

[@giovannidesimmeo5276]

@@trapra5727 well.... yes.....with unlimited money

[@timodell4211]

Thanks man

[@babyfark1353]

@@giovannidesimmeo5276 No no, he put his sweat and blood into this, one piece at a time, as he could afford it. Believe me I know him :)

[@agoodballet]

I gotta say, that’s the baddest vehicle I’ve see on autofocus so far. I’m in love with that truck.

[@Imakulate]

Simply gorgeous piece of art and machinery cobined

[@agoodballet]

Imakulate agreed. I’m trying to outsource some custom fabrication and I’m going to build a 1/10 scale similar to that truck using a Power wagon body.

[@boneal4942]

Me too👍

[@dalaw6600]

I love that Larry appreciates all different kinds of builds and finds all the little details that makes these builds extra unique.

[@a2thee270]

This is like jeepers creepers the movie meets baja. I love it

[@agungcahyanugraha1516]

My God ... this is what happen when off road n hot rod enthusiast created their own race car : hot ultra rod. He build by his hand n passion. Just amazing.

[@leighharron]

Consistently great content Larry. What an astounding vehicle and the owner comes across as such a humble guy with amazing talent.

[@MrLundefaret]

Thank you Mr Chen for bringing us the the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes. I love both rat rods, and Ultra 4's, and great fabrication. Thank you Mr Chen for taking the time to give us these perfectly photographed glimpses of automotive hope. And to the builder: You are right to be proud, this is awesome!

[@demonic477]

Diamond T was a brand tell 1967 when it closed down they made trucks for the military for all the wars and produced some bad ass 6 wheel drive's as well as the standard street grade pick up and everything in between but you don't see them much most of the ones that survive are in collections and museums. it's a damn shame to they look just like the Diamond Rio trucks I love so much and also never see same deal different brand all in collections or museums.

[@trevin1691]

The photography and the interview was top notch. the video work is all perfect. if Dave Cole knows / views your work it would be in his best interest to have you as the new producer for next year. If not a subscription based coverage ( by you) would be welcomed Great work!

[@werealldoomed-uk]

shame about larry's audio

[@ducezaak1868]

You guys ruined my pants great video 💯🔥🤘🏻

[@Ben-Rogue]

Getting serious Mad Max vibes from it! Absolutely awesome!

[@0Tanker0]

This car has so much style and personality, awesome just seeing those original brass fittings sitting so comfortable with all the modern suspension parts.

[@ianleonard8548]

This is my, "if money were no object" vehicle. I would drive this on the daily.

[@nathanmatas6085]

This is one of the coolest uses for a diamond T I have ever seen. Steve Darnell did one that was pretty badass, but I think this might Trump his. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is absolutely phenomenal and I love the function over form. I can't believe the way the cab is sealed and keeping as much dust out as it does what a spectacular build and I am so impressed.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍😄

[@viperfritz4618]

Nathan matas, Steve Darnell has built more than one Diamond T. Checkout his KZbin channel from the days before Vegas Rat Rods even started...he sure knows how to build them right. I agree with you, too, this one is also phenomenal.

[@brandonpatton4776]

This reminds me of something Darnell would have built but a bit more refined

[@duneattack]

Wow, so glad you brought this to us. What an amazing build and such a nice guy! There was an old iron 4400 car that i believe had a dodge power wagon body on it I saw both in the pits and out on the course the day of the race. It was a solid axle car, however.

[@JE-tz4sh]

LARRY you need a ultra4 pre runner vintage FJ ! How sick would that be. Chase all the races anywhere. Baja KOH everything

[@Soccer22224]

If this doesn't break the internet...

[@roxind]

Cool dude and beautiful build.

[@CarlosRivera-lv3uc]

This guy looks like Jaime Kennedy's COOL older bro. What a sweet build, I like the window pop out. Getting rid of the glass in my honda build and was trying to think of something similar to this, but decided to go window nets in the front only on a Florida weekend toy. Cool things like this are the best builds, so unique. Thanks Larry for spotlighting another great build.

[@zzzz1192]

What a fantastic mind to create such an beautiful piece of machinery. Bravo!

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

Such an amazing truck and a great guy!!! Shout-out to all the awesome women out there that let us run wild in the desert! 😂

[@eddiepeake6877]

Needed this back in 27

[@408SPLKINGS]

Holy Sh!te !!! This M-Fer built this S.E.M.A. winner worthyness in his part time schedule. What can he dream, build, execute if he was doing this full time. Amazing build, intention to details, & craftsmanship..... awesome !!! & giving credit to his bride for being an understanding wife. My wife would kill me !!!

[@jasonrucker3143]

All the little details but a bolt missing at 17:50

[@whyisitneversummer5262]

PLEASE get the two trucks together for a shoot 🙏🏼

[@richo220665]

Super cool Build thanks again Larry & crew for sharing

[@chrisjohnsonphotography163]

Dude that audio was driving me nuts dayum

[@Doggepp]

As someone who has followed speedhunters for like 10 years, and watching pretty much exclusively car content on youtube/instagram etc, I dont say this lightly - This is probably the coolest build/car/truck I have ever seen. The mix of old and new is insane, and I want it.

[@Tech-bv9oj]

This truck is AMAZING!

[@delizard523]

now that is an amazing build thank you for the video of it wow I am blown away I wish my 2008 Tacoma could do that

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

Wonderful work. Wonderful video. Thank you

[@georgefales7964]

Thank you for showing us your truck, it’s the sickest ultra 4 I’ve seen

[@sintramdragonis4794]

Drop dead gorgous car. Love the concept and the execution. Once again thanks for sharing.

[@SSanjeewaGnanarathne]

It's an AMAZING!!!!! truck.... Love it .. like the iPad switch control..

[@simplemanduke7128]

Thank you for your time and efforts in making these videos

[@Zanpaa]

So many cool details on that truck... But the steering rack through the fuel cell? Now that's insane!

[@justevan938]

If this video was twice as long... I would have been totally cool with that.

[@Ride2Xplore]

Thats a brutal masterpiece!!!It looks like a spider running,with all that suspension moving up and down!!!

[@johnwest3001]

One of the coolest off road cars I have ever seen. Nice Job Tim!!! ~jw

[@rydanmediamachine4146]

Whoever disliked this video is crazy. This truck is awesome

[@rhinohippo55]

thats an insane one man's build.... just insane, and attention to details and how it actually drives...

[@kundanpradhan5649]

absolutely loved every bit and everything about this. amazing build, beautiful just beautiful. i had smile on my face through the whole length of the video. 3 cheers to Tim and thanks to hoonigan for bringin it to us .

[@qaz261]

Круто. Красиво и дотошно сделана машина. Cool

[@RDSAlphard]

This is one of my favourite creation of 2019 (?), found out about it on Instagram & I instantly fall in love with this project!

[@mrpicky1868]

i wouldnt get into it without helmet)

[@billiebeard]

21:42 Girl in the truck without a helmet lol

[@justinplett3077]

This is the best channel that hoonigan offers.

[@cameronpatterson2147]

What is this audio tho?

[@jacksonms212]

N.C. we have been making all kinds of things of fast for a very long time ... Bootlegers its kinda in our blood

[@rctrucktalk1149]

What a cool build, Tim O'Dell has some serious skills plus a great eye for detail, a great insight on a really superb and functional build.

[@timodell4211]

Nigel19 thanks man

[@josemorenoporras7506]

19:40 we all wish to be there and knowing all the details,that´s why this guy build the car and we all watch the video. Yesterday I watch a Kermit Weeks video and the guy just said why he restore old planes,it is like a time traveling machine,He just want to be there wile the plane was build. Sick car!

[@h.j.70]

Thank you Larry for this awesome video! Very cool build and cool builder too, the fact that he did all himself is just incredible

[@strangetimes3511]

I am surprised that you have so low Views & Abos - i like the Details too and i hope, you make further with this Channel!

[@77civic1200]

Did you shoot this during the T1 race? I think I saw you guys out on the lake bed, that guy went ham with his rig for like 30 mins straight

[@edwardk6764]

Badass. Thanks again, Larry.

[@masonpressley5284]

3 Hoonigan videos in one day? Bless me some more, pls.

[@TheAntinowherelane]

This might be my favorite build I've ever seen. Super clean and well thought out. Might have opted for a supercharger over the turbo but that's just personal preference. I grew up dirt biking in the desert and this has just given me some serious future goals lol.

[@cameronholmer437]

I would love to have a poster of that truck. Its the best build I've ever seen. Great work and dedication to your craft.

[@danmcelroy6584]

That is one sweet custom build! 👍👍

[@bbarker5766]

Tim thanks for contacting them to help share such an awesome machine!! As a machinist I appreciate all of the finite detail and extremely clean fitments and parts! The Diamond T is a rare find as far as I know so that makes this build even better!! Awesome awesome work on the build and this video!!!

[@timodell4211]

StrikeForce MTB 👍

[@marshalthompson8192]

Was out all week at koh. Hands down one of the best builds

[@Todd66]

I’ve never seen a better fab job. I am blown away by this build. Great job.

[@brotherlove100]

what a great guy and interview. He was so enthusiastic and chill about his amazing build he just accomplished with amazing skills. So much fun when the creator actually still loves his creation.

[@timodell4211]

brother love 👍

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

This is basically Larry discovering cool things about this awesome build, and the builder trying to play it cool like it is no big deal.. this is a great build with amazing details!

[@Adamas_83]

I've always liked Diamond T pickups. This is now my favorite one, and it won't be topped.

[@runeandrebergtun8892]

Hard to spot what he would have to beef up to pass tech in ultra 4. It looked very solid to me.

[@bryang9073]

This is a great video Larry! I love this rig. So many cool rigs to see at KOH.

[@Ontheroad13]

I love autofocus just because you are a great host, not loud and annoying. You see awesome vehicles and integrate photography. As an amateur photographer/car nut. This is one of my favorite shows on KZbin.

[@redmunchkin]

This is my favorite build on your channel. Soo RAD!

[@housegoth]

That build is beautiful! The fit and finish on that thing is amazing.

[@theycallmebuda]

How do you work on it. Seems like a headache lol. Very nice work

[@gegegenokitaro]

Solid axles took 1st'n 2nd at KOH 2020.....

[@blackbearbuilds3104]

Being from NC I love how he's like yeah it's street legal and it reminds me why I love this state

[@Davorox1]

I am beyond impressed. More Potential projects to add to my future todo list. Mad respect bro

[@ericrobison8591]

I love a vehicle that requires instructions on how to get in.

[@spencerhan7995]

I honestly thought the thumbnail was a rc car. Lol boy was I wrong.

[@Lusty_85]

I could look at all the lil touches all day so sick, the old meets new is bang on it looks all mad max thrown together, until you look really close at it 👌🏻 🚗💨💨

[@G34RH34D]

Now this is what I call resurrecting from the dead. Like me...

[@corzinc]

This think blew my mind, you could tell this was a labor of love build too. I don’t think we will ever see another truck as creative and well thought out like this one. I’m 33 and I want a poster of this on my wall in my bed room!

[@Socalnik66]

This dude is so talented. The small details are so cool.

[@Natedawgontheright]

This might be the coolest truck I've ever seen. So much style mixed with function

[@grahamwillox]

One of my top 4 on the channel to date.

[@bgd73]

these rigs lead the way. I drive first generation of gmt400.. never changing a thing about IFS. By chance my dad (42 years trucking) called me while watching this, I was telling him about the diamond T cab. Interesting for nearly everybody.

[@geronimocalvillo6350]

This is the most badass thing I've ever seen

[@foreshort]

Awesome!!! NC represent!!! Would love to check this thing out in person. Too bad we don't have many places to play with it in NC. Great job though 👍

[@mexicano011]

Very very cool!!!! I would like to have one

[@BrandonDKirkwood]

How did you not ask for a turn to drive it!?!?!

[@o.bessonov]

wow! it's amazing ride!!! fantastic!!! phenomenal!!! great work dude!!!

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

What is the power steering pump on the front pinion @ :18 used for my guess would be a diff cooler system? Nevermind i see they covered it very cool

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*yah this guy knows his shit* *great shoot Larry* *keep killing the game*

[@Allinoffroad]

I absolutely love this rig !!!!!!

[@ridermak4111]

If it hasn’t happened already, someone is going to offer him an ABSOLUTELY OBSCENE amount of fun tickets for that super-functional work of art. There are “custom” builders getting 150k-250k for vehicles that don’t come anywhere close to this level of imagineering, execution, performance, and jaw dropping cool factor. If I hit the lottery today I would make an offer SO stupid...... well, you get the picture. Pardon my drool puddle.

[@Str8Lthl]

Wow...totally set up for when we start fighting for Gasoline....Mad max style!!! :D Awesome Build !!!

[@mrbadmojoe]

It's kind of almost sort of practical. A little.

[@dustinabshire]

Liked and shared on the FaceBalls. 😁

[@donhiginson2088]

Shoutout from Huntersville, NC! Hope to maybe see this thing on the road one day!

[@mattpish9675]

I love the music that you put along side of the great shots of this one of a kind vehicle. keep the awesome content coming!!

[@cutefacejay6703]

This is some next level craftsmanship right here! Quality work. Lovely to see :D

[@jakespeed63]

With a background in professional Motorsports and a few trips to Baja 1000, truly appreciate all the craftsmanship in this beast. He’s so humble. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@hashiru86]

having a 20 year long Motorsports background as well I can only second this. this build is very professionaly done!

[@id104335409]

US NHTSA: 600 HP custom built racing monster? Approved! EU Inspector: Is that a bumper sticker?!?

[@sd767633]

I’m from the 2wd Dezrt camp and will always love me some dirty Hooker I-beam travel....., but wow. This rig is something next level. I hope this guys shop has trust fund kids trippin over themselves to cut this cat a check. Slick pretty truck brother! I hope you pass me in the woops someday in Barstow. I’ll try and chase you down to give you the hi-5 you deserve. Also to get a deal on some AN hardware.