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

[@williamoliver8883]

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]

Thanks and pleasure man

[@spoplehughes]

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]

Thank you!

[@brentbrown8393]

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.👍

[@scottcates]

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]

😀Will do, thanks!

[@stevenm3141]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@scottcates]

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.

[@PaulAsselstine]

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

[@markrobertson9015]

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.

[@paulmcmain1760]

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

[@timwerner001]

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

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

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

[@xepota]

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

[@joshuadille5005]

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

[@terrencebuller7676]

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 👍

[@petergrey7125]

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

[@brianhaw9398]

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

[@johnkranz4004]

Div outstanding start on the Ramp truck Real nice steel shop

[@bradpage8967]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

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]

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.

[@chuckster6513]

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

[@martinmurphy3868]

Well done Diff awesome work and great explaination

[@richardlincoln8438]

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]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@lightbarssirensaustralia]

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

[@Mustsed]

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

[@tomtruesdale6901]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 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]

Thank you!☺️

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

@@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. 😁 ;-)

[@markfillingim3686]

Can't wait to see the extendo ramp.

[@rs35ar]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

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

[@gofastwclass]

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

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for another lekka one Div!🍺

[@rockypergin2216]

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

[@scottcates]

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]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aceadman]

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]

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]

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

[@aceadman]

@@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]

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

[@aceadman]

@@michaelholmes4525 thx Michael! 😊

[@laurensmith1828]

Its good information to know about the frame .

[@dragontattooee]

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

[@g-man7938]

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]

Thanks 👍

[@williamrome2257]

Turning into a nice classic truck .

[@williambruce5571]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@flatworm00]

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

[@RussellCompton-fh3gr]

NICE metal store

[@kenneth_baker101]

❤nice job

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@Ronaldo-i7n]

The yellow safety wheels are beautiful.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@paulfarley9542]

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

[@geoffreymills9932]

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

[@shanewright6958]

It’s coming along nicely 👍👍

[@ReduxGarage]

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.

[@FiremanDann]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Working on my stuff is time for myself😀

[@twintype]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@robbollom7396]

great work Div, thanks for the structual engineering class too

[@ginfizz20]

I felt sorry for you living out in the bush in a relatively backward country. After seeing where you go for steel, I envy you. I would have to drive 200+ miles to find a shop like that. The only sheet of steel that I have purchased cost me for crating it up and shipping. Unbelievably expensive. Thank you for taking the time to post your projects.

[@ratrodsafrica]

South Africa is not as backwards as many people thinks🙂

[@dannypeter6565]

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]

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

[@donaldhalls2189]

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

[@crystalsmith9991]

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]

Thanks 👍

[@peterroper7471]

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]

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

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

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]

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

[@donniehodge2548]

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

[@brycechessum4684]

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]

Thanks 👍

[@traceylukins480]

❤ looking good my friend from the USA Iowa!

[@MrHOOKYS]

sweet truck ,will come in handy

[@glenmiller3783]

Coming along really good Div, should be real heavy duty.

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Nice buddy. You too, Have a Lekka one man. 👍🏻✌🏻

[@rattedbug5003]

The angle of bed discussion was great. Very simply explained a great teacher. I used to do a small bit of metallurgy on copper cable. Very interesting checking radius’s measurements and cracks under microscope. Doing tensile breaking fatiguing etc. really enjoyed it.

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@eddiealford3579]

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]

Thanks 👍

[@DonCatherman]

Howzit brother, Diff... Bob n myself are impressed with that supply shop... If you can't find it there,, you don't need it.. 😆,,,, Truck is coming along nicely 👍😎💯.....

[@ratrodsafrica]

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

[@DonCatherman]

@@ratrodsafricaI bet 😆, they sure got about anything you need.. ,, If ya can afford it that is,,

[@DustyMacsGarage]

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]

Thanks boet!

[@otisgullickson6429]

Yikes, I bet that was an expensive day. Love your builds brother, wish I had the motivation that you have. Can’t wait to see more ❤️

[@ratrodsafrica]

It was! Thanks

[@rs35ar]

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😊

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

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

[@ratrodsafrica]

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

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

@@ratrodsafrica 😂👍

[@scottcates]

I like that steel yard

[@brettmerryman2837]

Great progress! Enjoy your channel!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks so much!

[@brettmerryman2837]

You’re welcome!

[@stubstub8092]

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

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Looking good my friend, if anyone can do it right its you Dif

[@sharndupreez1]

Wow, making good progress!

[@bart9859]

Hey Div, The Ramp Truck is looking good. The idea of using the rubber from a conveyor belt is a very good idea. You could also use non-radial multi-ply tires. I know that my Grandfather used them on his Grain Truck when he still lived out on the farm. Bart

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pieces of tyre is a great idea!

[@MikeDyson-g6p]

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]

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

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome afternoon brother from another country how are yall doing !!!!! Awesome progress man !!!!! Have a lekka one brother

[@DoonerF]

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]

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...😅

[@karlalton3170]

Looking good so far Diff 😁😁🤘🤘

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

I'm diggin it diff 👍

[@DroooooopDead]

I am loving this truck

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Div your ramp truck project is really coming together nicely sir. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects and many more videos soon sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld on. Keep Making. God bless.

[@michaelholmes4525]

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]

Thanks mate!

[@davidmobley5984]

Looking good thanks

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Looking awesome

[@joecioe8566]

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

[@KeithKalawa-bk4jn]

I like watching your videos sir.

[@DaviesBunhuOpulentHomesZW]

I am going to try this I will show you my result

[@jayden4656]

Very good video work and interesting content

[@mwhelan53]

More than a little disappointed you didn't weld those timber purlins. 😂😂 geseënde Kersfees Dif. 🎉

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂 I was out of pine welding rods! Merry Christmas!

[@markphillips9454]

Very smart man 👍🏻

[@davidwall1045]

Hello from Quartzsite Arizona, USA

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hello!

[@michaelleabeter4449]

Love your work diff looking good

[@usmc.39rat24]

It's looking great, I think this is going to be a great car hauler when you're finished. Keep up the good work and videos 👍

[@larryreece1403]

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!

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Nice job.👍🇨🇦

[@robertamor3203]

good job og showing your talants off again

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@stephenherzig8775]

Awesome video!

[@1otviii]

Very nice. I enjoyed the data about rivets

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it