Damn 102 yrs old seems like he still knows what's going on around him.
@WideVisionMetalFab6 жыл бұрын
He passed his driving test a few days ago to renew his license! He's very happy about that. He'll be 104 this August!
@matsbugs1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, that door sealing design is exactly what I wanted to see before I made the canopy for my truck.
@craigleemehan8 жыл бұрын
Wow, I couldn't believe that there was no flex when you stepped on the toolbox lid. It is so awesome how well your grandfather is doing.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
It's quite stout. A customer saw me struggling to get on the bed one day, and he suggested making the tool box lid into a step. I think it'll make life much easier! Grandpa's doing good. It is amazing! He was out running the tractor just a few days ago.
@Orlosthedruid Жыл бұрын
102 thumbs up for GRAND PA !!!!!! God Bless and keep him.
@jstrunck8 жыл бұрын
Toolbox turned out great! Tell grandpa we said hello. You are very lucky have him stop in. All the best! John
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Very lucky indeed! And Thanks!
@andykelly73676 жыл бұрын
Damn good box and step -up and down. Nice work mate...nice work shop too! Grandpa.... Keep on truckin! ;-) Andy Kelly UK
@BEAdventurePartners4 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Just found your channel after Googling "how to build metal truck storage boxes" - We're converting a '97 Thomas School bus into a motorhome. I (Brian) just learned to weld using MIG (skills getting better every day with practice). One of the projects we're going to do is build passthrough storage under the school bus. The bus is a rear-engine pusher, so we don't have to worry about building around the driveshaft. The way you constructed this box gives us a ton of ideas for building our bigger, longer version of it. We'll look for more videos on your channel to learn from. Thanks for showing how you did this. - Brian + Erin
@jimmilne198 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! born in 1914?! Amazing. Nice job on the cabinet. Very handy indeed.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Yep, 1914. He started farming with horses. Now he uses a cell phone and his tractor has a fancy computer on it to tell him acres and all kinds of things. That's quite a change!
@phooesnax8 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Hey to grandpa! Wonderful gift to have him around Matt. Jim
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! He's full of good advice, too! :)
@TheDieselbutterfly6 жыл бұрын
grandpas are so awesome! i miss mine
@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin6 жыл бұрын
Nice box! I cheat, don't have a break, so small angle or square tubing... Makes nice quick solid frame. Great to see someone getting around at 102!!!! Looks like he gets around better than my dad...he's almost 80...
@bradrichards61077 жыл бұрын
Great job. The truck is coming along nicely. The truck looks like an International
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And it is. Model S1954 with DT466 and 10 Speed. It's so much better than the F350 I had setup as a welding truck before.
@bradrichards61077 жыл бұрын
Great choice on a welding truck. The DT466 engine is a real workhorse. That truck should serve you well for a very long time.
@cavemanjoe79726 жыл бұрын
That was a great build to watch! And looked like Grandpa liked it, too. 👍
@speedandmarine90666 жыл бұрын
Nice looking fab work and cool to see Grandpa still visiting out in the shop. Hope I'm still able to do that if I even make it to that age!
@VicsYard7 жыл бұрын
Real cool. Ran a S1600 for years really tuff trucks. Even grandpa in the shop now that's awesome!
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I got Grandpa to agree to an interview on camera, but every time we set a date, he disappears to town that day. I like your Lincoln 400!
@VicsYard7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Ya she's a dirty ol girl that 400. Going to make a trailer for it soon.
@garethdavies32206 жыл бұрын
Yes, 102 ! Fantastic, great to see your grandad. Liking all your videos too, your inventive and lateral thinking is eye opening and thought provoking, thankyou.
@phooesnax8 жыл бұрын
Oh, that step feature is awesome!
@girliedog7 жыл бұрын
Damn nice tool box and what a sweet Grandpa you have. Enjoyed watching the video, thanks for sharing.
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I asked Grandpa if he'd do a couple interviews on camera, and he said yes. But whenever we pick a time, he isn't home. I really want to get him talking about his life!
@girliedog7 жыл бұрын
Excellant idea, I used to have a Grandpa like that and still use his tools everyday. He inspired me to become a metal worker.
@bolivarconstruction32753 жыл бұрын
Good looking box!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯
@FISHBREATHH8 жыл бұрын
That came out good Matt, I like the hinge set up. I did sheet metal work all day every day for 25 years. I love it when your Grandpa comes by, so awesome.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! I'm happy with it. 25 years! Wow! I don't do much sheet metal work, but I do enjoy it. It requires a lot of thought and patience. It is great when comes by! :)
@richleviness46218 жыл бұрын
nice job, I like the way you made the sides to keep the water out around the door.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I guess I'll find out soon if it's water tight. Rain/Snow in the forecast for this weekend.
@frogman68877 жыл бұрын
That looks great!
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cvmikeray27 жыл бұрын
Great build. Like the steps on using the break!
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@TheJunkFarm5 жыл бұрын
"So I can stand on it" doooood!!! awesome :)
@johnstrange67998 жыл бұрын
Good project. Turned out great.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm happy with it!
@morgansword5 жыл бұрын
That was one fine box and durable enough that it shouldn't bend flex or kink in any way.... much better than I would of done, like I said I'm 70 now but building a tool box was not in my pay grade should add a hydraulic slave cylinder to work on the finger brake that is old as grandpa/LOL... good video
@popsoldboats34063 жыл бұрын
Damn you could just make those tool boxes and make a killing. Found this video looking for ideas as storage under my 84 c 70
@POPO-fy9hl4 жыл бұрын
Grandpa he's wonderful
@anthonywilliams51503 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@CarterWHern8 жыл бұрын
Nicely done.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@arturarioli66435 жыл бұрын
Sou novo no canal, mas já sou seu fã moro no Brasil estado São Paulo cidade Taquaritinga!
@marksweldingmech.srvcs.98817 жыл бұрын
Nice work on the box, I was just thinking the other day I sure could use a finger brake when I was making cab mounts for a dodge Dakota.. I need a shop but it'll probably never happen anymore at 58
@TheVegasbud6 жыл бұрын
Nice Video 102 Wow that is Awesome
@george330ful8 жыл бұрын
As usual good job !
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@garymucher95906 жыл бұрын
I guess it is to late to make this suggestion now. But make sure you seal that box well. Because being behind the rear wheels, it will see a lot of dirt, mud and water. And you don't need any of that infiltrating into you tools. But very nice boxes and I like your metal brake myself. If you decide to upgrade, I'll take your old one. Thumbs Up!
@WideVisionMetalFab6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was prepared to add a gasket of some sort, but so far, I've had no mud,dirt or water get in to it!
@outsidescrewball8 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed, nice build and stout as you used it as a step....what gage metal?
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think it was 16 gage. I bought the sheet several years ago, so I can't recall.
@cavemansmancave90258 жыл бұрын
Now you have to paint the old one. Thanks, John
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
As well as the rest of the truck! :)
@deanno70677 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, liked and sub'd love your videos. Great work!!!
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And welcome to my channel! :)
@kennethmorgan55888 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Thanks.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@zakismaster6 жыл бұрын
Damn good tool box 😎🖒
@harleyjune12332 жыл бұрын
did i miss ga. of sheets? - nice job, thanks for share
@randybingham2817 жыл бұрын
Like your international truck, want one to. I think a 68 69 loadstar for my rental horse property work hauling dirt shavings,rock sticks water,hay and mostly for all the money I make with the horses ha,ha. And videos Are NOT boring I can't work this machine very good don't know how to correct my mistakes that I make good work bud
@IseeIrony3 жыл бұрын
So, no need for any kind of weather stripping to keep dry? The bends around the opening and door take care of that? Great job!
@WideVisionMetalFab3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yep, the bends seal it up nice. Haven't had a drop of water in there yet! And that's saying something considering it sits behind the tire.
@ad23098 жыл бұрын
Cool overhead camera angle. Cheers
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know! :)
@robertatwood25037 жыл бұрын
I've had me a hydraulic cylinder on that antique
@cremeriaamerica7995 жыл бұрын
good job bro
@BillyTpower8 жыл бұрын
r u concerned about water/snow rusting your tools? Also awesome idea adding the step/cover
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
No, rust isn't much of a problem here. Unless that box has a bad leak somewhere, they should be fine.
@j.walker34983 жыл бұрын
Add a shelf in the top to hold blades and discs, peg to hold the wrenches to change them.
@MrSuzukiyamaha7 жыл бұрын
Well done
@donc818 жыл бұрын
Great build Matt. Nice sheet metal work. How thick was the sheet metal?
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think it was 16 gage. I bought the sheet several years ago, so I can't recall.
@jantech93564 жыл бұрын
nice!
@chrismarzec1037 жыл бұрын
Nice toolbox! how's grandpa doing!
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! he's doing good. He got pneumonia back in December, had to stay in the hospital a couple weeks. When he got home he said he doesn't want to leave the farm again!
@PhilsProjects8 жыл бұрын
nice work.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil! :)
@JWW9228 жыл бұрын
Oh, Oh I saw a puppy dog! Ducks are probably frozen to the pond.
@WideVisionMetalFab8 жыл бұрын
Doggy! Coldest day we've had this Fall is 19 F and it did freeze over their little pond. The ducks were having fun ice skating and pecking at the ice, but the next day it was in the 50's and the ice is gone.
@reedsfab38287 жыл бұрын
Good job
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aaronperysian94132 жыл бұрын
What gauge sheet metal where you bending ? 16gauge?
@lowlifechris58335 жыл бұрын
This is why KZbin was Invented.
@Peterbilt3593 жыл бұрын
Your very good. I've had these made before. Half the time they look horrible. If want to build me 2 let me know. We can ship them out I live in Utah.
@jonharrington95455 жыл бұрын
Is that a Sam 400 I’ve got one just like it if so
@kylehart62686 жыл бұрын
How thick is the sheet metal you're using? 1/8?"
@npm26110 ай бұрын
What gague sheet metal are you using for the Box Body?
@npm26110 ай бұрын
never mind, I see that you answered you though t it was 16. Thanks for showing us how to do these things.
@reynoldcastaneda81865 жыл бұрын
How much is the weight?
@idreamofdragonso56777 жыл бұрын
Could you do a walk around of the truck?
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
It's on my list. Hopefully very soon! :)
@idreamofdragonso56777 жыл бұрын
+Wide Vision Metal Fab Thanks can't wait to see it
@2BFabrications7 жыл бұрын
You need to put a lever of some sort of your metal brake and then you wouldnt be working so hard.
@jonharrington95455 жыл бұрын
Special moments with grNdpa
@ScottyPeotter3 жыл бұрын
what gauge metal did you use?
@WideVisionMetalFab3 жыл бұрын
16 gauge
@conrayjones92907 жыл бұрын
you should fit hydraulic cylinders to your press-break, it will make your life a lot easer,
@WideVisionMetalFab7 жыл бұрын
Then I'd overload it and brake something! :)
@conrayjones92907 жыл бұрын
Not really, if you use small diameter cylinder and set the pressure control valve to a low by-pass pressure you should be 100's.It would save a lot of strain on your back.
@randybingham2817 жыл бұрын
Like your welding truck would like to have ainternational