Car Hauler Truck Deck Build - 1959 REO Gold Comet Ramp Truck

[@davidlester6092]

Forest engineering rules!!!!!🦾🦾🦾

[@JOAOPINTO-w7h]

You never stop to amuse me with the quality of your work and with the good old SOUTHAFRICAN humor. keep it coming.

[@Matthew-x9d]

Slow and steady.👍🙃

[@brandygray5894]

Awesome 👍

[@pacogil65]

The term Barbecue is a Taíno word pertaining to the Arahuaco group of languages (Arawak-Maipure), widely spoken by the Indigenous population of the Antilles and many other continental regions surrounding them. Just imagine how wonderful and delicious these original barbecued food must have tasted for the word to become so popular. Thanks for sharing Diff, I always have a Lekka time watching your videos.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Now I know more things!🙂

[@chrisrawle2967]

Looks great

[@PaulAsselstine]

Have fun painting.

[@ratrodsafrica]

😬😂

[@davidclare955]

It's a great job diff

[@mixerman1]

Always a good time in the forest workshop. Thanks for taking us along Diff. Have a lekka one!!

[@WernerPortmann]

Hello again from Switzerland .Like your work.and the technics.

[@ekim000]

Its looking sharp Oom Div!

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice work Div on The welding and the Tie downs

[@roberteverette4766]

Great Job! Looks Good!

[@Mustsed]

Something every owner of multiple old cars has dreamed of, a ramp truck! That really might become a sight for an eye loaded with one of yoour creations. Thanks for sharing Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

A long time dream that I've been working on for years!

[@juststreaming012]

Did you consider "expanded" metal for the center section? It would make walking around easier, and also hauling things other than cars, if needed.

[@mikl911]

I was just going to suggest the same thing!

[@bg365]

Expanded metal could also provide better traction, lighter too.

[@christophereakin]

Might consider plywood bolted on, too, if only to catch stuff that falls off😮

[@donames6941]

It would let dirt and rain, though, to get on top of the bed and in winter to wouldn't be safe

[@ratrodsafrica]

I would rather do some wood. Later on. Much later on😅

[@lukemockeridge7899]

Is it OCD or taking pride in a job well done 👍

[@AlanPitt-y3n]

Love the way you solve the problems Always a simple solution 🛠🛠👍🏼👍🏼

[@ratrodsafrica]

The simplest is always best😅

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Slow and steady = time to think = less mistakes. This truck is going to be better looking. 👌 🇨🇦 👍

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@marshallcrank]

Nice

[@Grizzmakes]

Another great learning session. Thanks boet. Have a good week.

[@kennyvigneron8733]

Thanks!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank YOU! Appreciate the support, Kenny

[@RickyGreen-t7s]

My car trailer has the empty center like your truck I'm going to put steel mesh down the center that way I don't break my neck and I can haul it also and it doesn't way as much as solid steel love the videos keep them coming buddy 👍👍👍👌

[@thestreets5206]

It's not a barbecue , its a braai 👍👍👍

[@dayslife]

top notch forest engineering Diff 🛠 👍

[@AvverageJoe]

definittley

[@shotsrodder]

Ready to haul 👍

[@rescueinoldraggedy7407]

i really like the REO , , i want to build a car hauler , be safe my friend

[@markburrows173]

Proper job there I admire your work bud and the old tricks being shown sand painted grips looking forward to it

[@TheFrameoff]

Very Nice , nice character . We used to roll Lepages white glue then put sand on it , it dries clear

[@chrismedaris4873]

Well i think it looks kick ass and if someone doesn't like it thats on them great job have a blessed day

[@TheSandman614]

It's a good day to watch the OG

[@AvverageJoe]

always

[@kennyvigneron8733]

You’re Very Welcome Mr Div.

[@markcrockford9679]

Looking good Diff ! That tray would look more finished to Me with rope rails on it ! but that is just a personal thing ! old school trucks used to have some nice pinstriping on all the brackets and side rails !

[@ronlamaster9301]

Another job well done.

[@argee55]

The truck deck is looking good.

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Excellent 👍

[@paulgosling1961]

Was just going to say put centre storage bins in the centre and you beat me to it lol .trucks looking good man.

[@beingabdaal950]

27:32 wayne is laughing lol ❤

[@Jack_Ratchet]

Another build with the fine attention to details workmanship. Awesome!!

[@Grampalele]

I like the expanded metal suggestion, mainly from the viewpoint of safety. It would prevent stepping into the center void while walking on the deck. Broken legs are no fun!

[@peterroper7471]

If only I could remember to make a memory stick lol, that memory stick is such a simple and easy way to get things right, great video Diff

[@ratrodsafrica]

I love memory sticks! Sometimes I even use a stick to take measurements instead of a tape🙂

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

another excellent video, enjoyed it immensely!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Happy to hear that. Thanks hillbilly 😆

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

I used sand in the paint on the edge of my boat. Great when you're barefoot 👌 🇨🇦 👍

[@chrisfuller7265]

Sweating like a pig is to do with pig iron thanks for the content

[@ratrodsafrica]

That kinda makes sense🙂

[@raymondantonio4145]

Hey my brother, nice job on those ramps and those tie downs turned out great as well, nice and sturdy! I like the fact that you measured the wheel base of various vehicles to get the correct placement, very smart! So up in my small village where I live in British Columbia in Canada, I had the pleasure of meeting a young family over the Christmas holidays that moved up from Johannesburg and learned a little bit of the country down in South Africa and when they were leaving I said to them “ have a lekka one”, they were so surprised and so delighted to hear some words from their homeland! I’ll have to learn some more words next time we get together. Thanks for the video my friend and have a great rest of the week!

[@ratrodsafrica]

"Baie dankie" means thank you very much. And easy to say, exactly like buy a donkey. Just say buy and a as one word😀

[@raymondantonio4145]

Baie dankie to you too my friend for the lesson! I will certainly try it when I see them again!

[@labrd41]

Gaping holes would be great for oil changes and other underside work.

[@scottcates]

Thanks for reminding me to plug weld from the topside Doh!! Have a Lekka one, Div!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Truck is looking great! Maybe deck the inner section with wood or maybe metal grate from an industrial walkway?

[@carlf8291]

Wow trucks looking good it's going to be a sweet ride when you finish.

[@polatroyed8677]

Well done diff 👏 lots of sweating and heavy lifting, looks great 👍 one step closer!

[@davidpearigen1892]

I like the way you think😊

[@larryreece1403]

I love those tie downs! It solves a lot of problems, without being in the way.

[@johnosborne7637]

Good job,as always. That's a beautiful old truck.

[@TheCrackerBox]

It looks great brother. most tow trucks in the US have aluminum smooth beds. I’m sure the material you used will work just fine .. Thanks for another , Brother.

[@lestergarcia5425]

Love the truck the bed came out really cool nice job.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Awesome Div!

[@twintype]

Looks tough 💪

[@shanewright6958]

Great job and looking good 👍👍

[@AvverageJoe]

bigtime

[@JohnEldred-q2r]

Looking good my brother

[@Matthew-x9d]

Thanks boss man.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

you keep doing it another great video thanks for taking the time and enegry to produce for all of us

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate you watching! 🙂

[@robertamor3203]

you always deliver good ideas which are simple and useful thanks for another lesson

[@AvverageJoe]

hes a wizard

[@johnnymac1580]

Good ‘Diff’, keep it up ! I see a steady diet of beans and toast for you ⚡️

[@ratrodsafrica]

It will be takeaways soon! 😅

[@jrehtil1494]

Wow you dream blg and pull it off

[@ratrodsafrica]

One tiny bite at a time, brother!

[@johnmaclachlan6818]

Looking good 👍 Diff.

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

Lekka man. That is "high quality" forest engineering. Enjoyed hanging out. 😊

[@AvverageJoe]

absolutely

[@georgelackey622]

Looking wonderful as usual Diff! Keep it going, love to see your forest projects!

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Coming together nicely man

[@joecioe8566]

Looks good I like your tie downs. Always enjoy hanging out with you and for short we call it BBQ.

[@martinmurphy3868]

Well done Diff welcome back gonna be Wonderlik

[@scottmasalski9521]

On ramp, you can weld the words "rat rods" and give some grip in wet weather

[@aceadman]

Looking good brother. The truck is pretty nice too! 😊👍👍

[@FredKustomGarage]

quand je vois ton truc, ça me motiverai presque pour faire mon U23 When I see your thing, it almost motivates me to do my U23

[@RichardBerry-v5i]

Nice job looks great

[@davidweidner1675]

Lekka Div, good to see you back on the REO

[@tedayer1823]

Looks great and functional. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see it finished

[@jaylee931]

That truck will be useful you can collect some new projects

[@todstrucks2919]

Great job Diff. Very impressive.

[@andrewwalizer8525]

Diff the hauler is looking great brother

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Have a Lucky One, I’ll Catch You on the NeXT One, You Keep It Safe Out There Sir

[@Gracecar_driver2020]

It's "C D O" in my case, you know the letters have to be in order. LOL. BBQ comment reminds me of the Tom & Jerry cartoon with the "CANNIBAL'S", MMMMMM BBQ CAT! MMMMM BBQ MOUSE. So in your case, MMMMMM BBQ HAND!. LOL Glad to see your health is well enough to get back on my favorite build of yours. You shared a few pictures of my builds including my car hauler back when you used to do the FEED BACK FRIDAYS. I also like the way you think, we could get some crazy builds done together.

[@billterry9996]

looking great

[@gacattack1234]

Nice job! Looking forward to seeing the Renault finished next, I hope.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Will get back on it soon!

[@terrencebuller7676]

Nice work Div, the REO is coming together very well. Take care my brother and have a Lekka one as well. 👍👍👍

[@joeallen4454]

I like your painted sand idea for nonslip ramp. Thinking if you paint your ramp/deck same color as rims your truck would have a nice compliment to cab whether you paint it or not.

[@faroironandcustoms6577]

Nice!!! Some great ideas here!!

[@jamescnorris]

My brother . . . . I love this truck ! ! ! Maybe some day, it would be an honor to visit.

[@ratrodsafrica]

You are welcome any time!

[@eziotaddeo1726]

Hey Diff!! WOW. Some interesting design and problem solving to achieve a gr8 result. What a hoot (what fun) it will be driving this beast around. I've loved watchin' you build this thing EXCELLENT Cheers

[@robertstevison1448]

Looks awesome brother waiting patiently to see what the first haul will be 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@boatnut64]

Happy New Year Brother.❤❤❤

[@vintagerustmotors411]

Awesome progress! I was thinking or painting the roller something bright or striped like a barber pole 💈 so people know it spins. Someone helping load might step on it and fall into the load bed framing 😬.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

i sprayed soap. the bed of mine for stuck wheels any way. smoother the metal the easier the pull on. soap not grease. learned tat the hard way.

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome afternoon brother from another country how are yall doing today !!! Another awesome adventure as always brother say hi to everyone for me and yall have a lekka one brother

[@dragontattooee]

Looks amazing, like the idea for the box for the straps. Have a lekka one Boet

[@AvverageJoe]

ya the box is a great idea. keep the straps contained and dry

[@p.e.8149]

Looking good and taking shape and the truck also LOL For the center section you could put your wood skills to work and put a "goodie box" tie down, chains, ratchet straps etc. /cover/lid/door countersunk below the surface. Just throwing it out there, if it sticks, paint it.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Good idea! Might be a good addition

[@robertstevison1448]

Slow and steady drip brother as I said before wears the rock !!!! You are an awesome craftsman brother !!!!! Some of the things you say and do reminds me of my dad , uncle and grandfather it's awesome brother

[@AvverageJoe]

your imagination and engineering always impress< buddy. great job and thanks for always entertaining us

[@ericfallis6202]

Hello Diff 😊

[@jodycopeland1]

Lights in a perfect place looking good my brother

[@mikedyson7330]

Steel has quadrupled here in the states.VERY NICE WORK DIFF. Have a nice day.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Same here!