Creating a farmer style truck bed in our 1950 Chevy pickup | Redline Update #44

It's bed time for the Redline Update 1950 Chevrolet 3600 pickup-but that doesn’t mean Davin gets to take a nap. Rather, it means more time doing rust repair to get this workhorse back into good health.
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[@donparker1823]

I'm really going to miss this project when it's done.

[@hicks2182]

same

[@Shovel1978]

Check out Project Binky. Fabricating Heaven

[@Bdub1952]

The good news is that a project like this is never "done."

[@miketeeveedub5779]

"I can fill the bed full of peanuts and they won't fall out." You now have a challenge for your final episode!

[@JDDOWDY]

Great video. I really appreciate that there is no foul language in your video. Thank you for sharing your video with us. God bless from west Texas

[@BeingRomans829ed]

You can tell by how many times he emphasizes that it is a practical repair, not a restoration that he is trying to avoid a bunch of guff from goofy commenters.

[@jonathandalton2921]

cos he knows , its a bodge.

[@scarling9367]

Sad, but true. Anything you can do to keep it on the road is better than letting her rust away. Restoration or nothing is how vehicles end up rusting away under a crumbling tarp.

[@dickritchie2596]

I love the vision for this truck. Don’t paint it! Thank you for not ruining it with an LS motor, ‘78 Corvette tilt steering column, turbo 350 auto trans or any other awful resto-mods we’ve all seen.

[@thefixerofbrokenstuff]

For pity's sake yes! Im sick and tired of the ruination of a fine truck by some dingleberry with a corporate sponsor.

[@raullinares4083]

Thank You !! I say it all the time..... LS.. LS.. Ls.. Ls..Keep it original and period correct.

[@pastedtomato]

Gonna love the "Just make it work" approach, although, I would throw some phosphoric acid on the rust holes and a little bit of spray paint, if anything just to prevent it from getting worse.

[@mkbarber65]

Loving this truck, reminds me of growing up on the farm.

[@chefchemist7343]

I appreciate the fact that even though these highly skilled techs are at an unbelievably high level with all the equipment you could want, they still do things I do at home...a Sawzall for cutting and a hand drill for drilling stock...LOL...love it!

[@williepelzer384]

My dad bought a new 50-5 window 1/2 ton at local Chev dealer in Oregon. He was a farmer took very good care of his equipment, nothing sit out side. He passed away when I was 9. Mom and my two older sisters drove it, when I was old enough I did too. I took automotive classes at a community college in 73-74 .I needed a engine to rebuild in school, the 216 had about 90,000 miles. Bored it . 030 over aluminum piston, milling cam, alittel hotter, decked block, shaved the head . 030, Fenton dual exhaust, new rockers and shafts, can't remember if I installed hard valve seats, think so? Re shimed the rods. Completely restored the rest of the truck 30 year's ago , drive it every summer. Wish I could send you pictures. You doing a really good job, sorry I was so long winded.

[@MrDfbwa]

I like that this is not a restoration but more of a repair. It keeps the truck's war wounds more or less visible and shows that it has a story to tell. We may never know that story but we can imagine how it may have gotten this scrape or that ding, and it shows that these trucks were worked, and often worked hard and perhaps not maintained as much as it should have but kept going.

[@alexisrivera7650]

I’ve seen this video several times. I love the get it down the road idea. This is a great for what I need.

[@agentelvis81]

That move where he flips the spray can upside down and incorporates the last little inverted "clean-out" spray into the end of his painting habit is so smooth that most won't even notice to appreciate how badass he is.

[@moparedtn]

Thank heavens, a DAVIN video.... Said it before, saying it again - Redline and Barn Find Hunter are the two best shows on Hagerty, by a country mile. This stuff is beyond just a "how to" show - it's food for old souls. Y'all be safe up there, -Ed on the Ridge

[@Kartoffelroder]

many thanks from Germany for your work and videos! over-the-top-perfect-restorations you can find everywhere. I especially like your final sentences at the end of all the videos.

[@jeffo881]

not to take away from your project, I really am enjoying it, I just wanted to say the camera work and post production is second to none.

[@digitalrailroader]

A lot of people don’t realize that this IS NOT going to be a concourse “every last nut and bolt is perfect and as it came from the factory” restoration, this is a “get it at least roadworthy and ready for work” restoration.

[@ladam836]

This truck deserves a bit more.

[@mynameisrufusdude]

L Adam get in the sea

[@rustyaxelrod]

This restoration is coming along nicely. Has he said what color it will be painted? Hopefully something with a candy or pearl.

[@258windows]

@@rustyaxelrod Army Issued color Green

[@md4luckycharms]

@@ladam836 tbh i just want them to throw some rust converter on the rusty bits and call it a day

[@nealpurdy1202]

I love your farm style restoration of this truck. I hope you are building this for yourself!

[@johnkuhn7835]

Sometimes “making it work” is a lot more fun than restoration. It allows for the freedom to repair as you see fit, not necessarily how it was made originally.....and you know; better solutions are often found/completed in the process! 😎

[@dnovello]

Just a wonderful project that has been enjoyed by many.

[@garybrown7044]

i have 3 chevy trucks this vintage. whenever i get irritated with one of them, i watch a few of these videos. kinda spurs me on. thanks.

[@CorvetteBill364]

Great video guys and Gals, I love these old trucks. My Dad had a old 56 Chevy it was worn out when he got it but I remember helping him rebuild stuff on it. Such great memories. Like this old 50 model Dad said pretty was for women He made it to work. One thing he did was put a new oak floor dressed cause we rode back there and didn’t want to get splintered.

[@jeep89ltd]

I really like the fact that it is being fixed instead of restored. I do believe you should do a tad of rust removal and some plain flat paint for the underside when completed. But, if you garage keep this, it should be fine as is

[@CreatorCade]

I like the just fix it approach to the old farm truck it’s staying true to its roots and not being pampered like a garage queen.

[@coldcoffeeworkshop5436]

Looks great. This restore-to-function project must be a lot of fun to do. Way less stressful and expensive than a restoration and you have a truck you don’t mind using for purpose afterward

[@kennethreiver985]

I like what your doing , you are making it safe and usable . Great truck for running to Home Depot or use as a parts runner .

[@thomasparker5208]

Not everything needs a frame off restoration. This is about preserving what is good and leaving well-enough alone. Great job on this old rig. I love it!

[@yeahitskimmel]

I got one of those little blaster guns for $13.50 off eBay and it's been a game changer for prepping stuff on the cheap. If you do want to try a blaster on the ultra-cheap, DO NOT USE REGULAR SAND BOX SAND. It will harm your lungs and blast media is cheap

[@dennisloeffelholz6608]

Just finish a project just like this on a 1964 ford 100. I grew up with this truck and was the first thing I learned to drive at age 8. drove it through high school. IT hauled hay, oats, and corn to the mill and wood home to heat the house and is gonna get used again. I might even wash it

[@BillB23]

One of the things I like about you, Davin, is that you don't blow smoke. Restoration would be many tens of thousands. If it rolls under its own power, carries a load, and don't wobble too much it's an in town hauler.

[@raullinares4083]

Thanks Davin for all your help and presentation. Since day one of my 49' Chevy Project. Great Help !!!

[@Razz415]

Looks great. I'm a big fan of the 'make it work' mentality of this truck. Full scale restoration is a different beast, this is about keeping that truck around and using it like it is intended. Hope to see it on the road soon.

[@alexenns3203]

I like the way your doing it, just quick and dirty get her on the road. Its always nice to keep things original if you can

[@johnscott2849]

Only thing I have to add is to take it to Krown undercoating when your done. They coat the underneath with oil and any inside areas. It will last another 50 plus years. I love it ,great job.

[@RocketsFishingAdventures]

13:52 I love me an unintentional pun. Wood shop is back-logged, classic 😄

[@clintonflynn815]

Thank you for another great video. And thanks for reminding me to get out in the garage to work on my projects... Today it's hanging my new carriage doors on the garage.

[@miguelmateos9131]

You should be on Netflix or prime video Mr. Hagerty, knowledge and humble ,thank you for sharing and inspiring guys like me to work on my car more than basic maintenance and enjoy doing it, have a great day sir.

[@et5333]

Thank you so much for these videos, I really look forward to them and really admire the craftsmanship of both the mechanic and film crew! Keep up the great work, it's much appreciated!

[@isalmankhan1]

Thanks for sharing Davin👍 Stay Safe❤

[@raylarkin5004]

The long piece of sheet you lipped on the brake for the bed is a simply excellent "farmer" style remedy! Small investment and huge return on easy to see effect. The bed all by itself is a lesson on practicality being best served best using what will work! The truck under all circumstances is great but but you got me with the bed work! 👍

[@frystephenw]

Use toung and groove boards. Available at most lumber yards

[@JRPalak]

Enjoyed this video a lot, no BS, gets right down to business. Thats what I like about this channel.

[@boobayloo]

JUST LOVE THIS PROJECT OF YOURS. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.

[@darthrevan2063]

Woop new video. Can’t wait to see the truck finished.

[@Froto1976]

Please do more vehicles like this .. meaning just fix them with what they need and get them on the road again

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

If only the one's that want a total restoration knew how much money is in the truck so far. I think its a bit of a miracle its coming along as well as it is knowing where the truck came from. So much to learn from you guys taking your time to show us how you take on your 'problem', and come up with the best remedy. Its always a pleasure watching you. Will be so much fun watching you resurrect the truck as well as a great learning experience. I'm finally finishing up my new apartment and then I just have to figure a way to get my '82 Yamaha Virago 920 up to the 2nd floor to get to work on it. By the way it was the landlords idea as there is a nice room about 9' x 16' outside the living room where I can work on it. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

This is awesome to watch!

[@paullemay3218]

Pretty cool progression. Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦😎

[@lewhanna6112]

I love the way you are only doing what is necessary to get it back on the road and safe. Not everything needs a full restoration. I would be proud to own, and drive it.

[@tracerloenan8020]

I am lusting after this truck. I sure could use it. Great Video, as always.

[@curtcooper9447]

What you are doing reminds me of my dad's 65 Chevy the old wooden bed was rotten. He made do by covering it with plywood it worked fine. Thank you I think it looks great.

[@Tuilaione]

WOW... Awesome Assembling...

[@MrBlaser51]

So awesome to watch your channel. Just love it and the way you present it--Thank you and Hagerty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@freelyfarmexploits8854]

This is by far one of the best getting it ready to work restorations. Every truck like this should retain its working clothes and life history. I would much rather keep a truck as original as possible than have it decked in new inferior parts made elsewhere with a hideous candy or pearl paint job. Keep em real keep em original.

[@patrickreid2767]

I enjoy your videos so much. It’s entertaining, informative and the editing is the best. Thank you!

[@JazzStrat781]

I will miss these videos too on this old Chevy truck! Great content!

[@TIICProductions]

I love these videos so damn much.

[@oldguysoldbikes]

You're a great teacher David.

[@ron5118]

Going to be an awesome farm truck like you said. Cool video, thanks.

[@bishopcorva]

Use a sheet of marine plywood, it is something we did for a friend's truck when the bed floor rotted out of his 68 ford. We never put metal back in, just replaced the sheet every 2-3 years

[@andysoll5702]

I like what you are doing with the truck, it can always be restored later some day, its original only once, important thing is to save the old trucks and get them on the road and use them as much as possible.

[@mschmitz57]

Really enjoying this project.

[@davidcruz8227]

Its nice u saved the bed as much as possible instead of buying a re pop bed

[@benmartin3180]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for!!! Yes!!!

[@martentrudeau6948]

Cool truck, the adventure continues.

[@stevieraymac774]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! AWESOME WORKMANSHIP!!!

[@thefunkycrusher420]

Exactly like the one we had on the farm in Idaho. Same color and all. Only difference was my stepdad put a 327 corvette motor in it. Then it sat a rotted. Wished I was old enough then to know what it was....sigh... good to see a 3 widow put back on the road

[@rnreajr9184]

Enjoying these videos. Keep on tuckin', Davin!

[@Hagerty]

😂

[@chuckbasile36]

Nice work as always!

[@mykevenable8180]

Keep it raw !

[@mrhorne79]

Nice work Mr.David

[@kevinclossguitar]

Absolutely beautiful just the way it is! Love how you're approaching this gorgeous old workhorse!

[@mrmag666]

He was way way more determined to save that bed than most people. Bravo sir

[@chriswenkle2635]

Love these videos. My project in the garage today is to wire a new 5-way switch for a Fender Stratocaster. No, it's not a car or truck. But at least I will be out in the garage.

[@andoletube]

It's a worthy project. For my garage project this week, I'm installing a Floyd Rose into an old Kramer Strat copy, and doing a full fret re-crown. Should be fun.

[@chriswenkle2635]

@@andoletube Mine was a Chinese Affinity Strat - I gutted the electronics and replaced them. Good pots, cap, switch, and jack. MIM Fender strat pickups. Now it doesn't sound like a cat getting swung by its tail.

[@Cartier_specialist]

I really like this project.

[@bongosock]

What I admire most about this build is the problem solving. The result is not so compelling - however it turns out is great :)

[@cinsc556]

Love the philosophy you guys are working with on this great truck. Looking forward to the 3/4 ton load of peanuts when it's back on the road. :D

[@ditzydoo4378]

Industrial Oak Pallets should make a good source of substitute rough sawn bed lumber. It's cheap, they usually are giveaways and their readily available.

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@TheAggromonster I've still got a few of my grand-fathers old L-shaped fence post that have the huge triangle earth spade. they'd work as well.

[@dalelallred]

Although not technically a Rat Rod, I think that is the term we are going for on this build. ❣️😁

[@aRedstepchild]

We have one of these parked in an underground cement garage. It's too snakey in the cavern to go in there. Been parked for at least 50 years. There's another one so old it has funny knobs. Wood frame pieces. It's sitting out near a pile of glass soda bottles that had an old white oak tree growing nearby. When tree fell in a storm, we found a pile of old intact glass containers. Pepsi & coke bottles dated 1956. That's at the top of pile. It will take years to get to bottom. Anyhow, I've thought these old cars should be in a movie or museum. There's about 20 really really old cars and farm vehicles. 2 old buses. A really old fire truck. I've no idea who's they are. I think hubbys long deceased relatives parked them here 40+ years ago. Some got trees growing in them. Lots of old ford trucks. Like an Americana museum in the middle of woods. Literally. I look at some of this stuff in awe. Old wood frames for making clay bricks, wood things for carting coke bottles for delivery, gallon size mason jars. Arrow heads all along creekbed. It's deep south history for sure.

[@catscan64]

As for bed wood I used a sheet of 5' X 9' marine plywood cut down to the correct size. Works great and is waterproof.

[@Thorntonclan93]

Perfect examples of industry recommended fabrication techniques. 🤣 This is an awesome project Davin. Truck looks great as it is!

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 turned out great!

[@LuisAStgo]

ooaaahh this guy inspires me a lot!!!!

[@BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER]

I cant wait to move into a house here next month... I’ve been looking for two things to go with it... a portable hydraulic car lift and a project... its going to be sweet.

[@yuppiehi]

It isn't a restoration. Mustie1 would call this a "rust-o-ration."

[@ftby59mikeD]

Did Davin actually say " I'm waiting for wood"?.. "Call your doctor if the effects last longer than 4hours"...lol Great to see the progress, thx to Davin & Hagerty.

[@averagecarguy420]

Yay a new video!

[@figgiefigueroa7372]

Nice truck

[@varmint243davev7]

Rough sawn lumber is quite likely to shrink and change dimensions as it dries. You may want to dry it before using it. If you fit your side angles while it is wet/green it will shrink away and leave a gap where you don't want one.

[@SpatialDragon]

I would have sealed up the wood blocks. Other than that, it is a time honored way of keeping it working. Safety glasses please.

[@Twitch760]

Really wish that modern truck manufacturers would offer a wooden bed it just looks so damn good if done right.

[@DrewLSsix]

Last one didn't go well....

[@matthewkantar5583]

Restoration? Seeing to deferred maintenance. Noble endeavor, imo.

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome, that's what I do is get things sorted just to use, but will try to do nice things that I will sell later to up scale for my next project's, at the moment I'm working on a lawnmower just fixed the body one part rusted out so replace it welded a peace in then drilled new hole's then smoothed it out painted it, now sorting parts for the motor to get it going again, so I understand of just making it work to use , but I would of cheated on the deck with one peace of plywood, 😀👍🏾

[@horaciopliego8354]

Work excelent.! 👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@craigdowden4788]

try a demo yard for some recycled hard wood for the deck

[@Kickinpony66]

Most "Farmers" would get Channel Steel and weld it in, then throw in a piece of 3/4" plywood.

[@fjbowen3155]

That works for my "future" driver, doing little here, and little there...trouble is I'm in my 70s...but still having fun!

[@johnwarkentinnikiskialaska8364]

Looking 👀 good

[@KBrissette]

Want to farm truck it, just use 3/4" ply wood for the bed. Also, with all that rust hope your Tetanus shots are up to date.

[@tertessa]

Love it...

[@thisandthatgarage8941]

I’m actually doing the same exact think on same model and year truck