Fabricating Custom Built Flatbed From Scratch for Ford E-450 VAN? Part 2 of 3 Sandblasted Gavlanized

[@movchan.b]

Have enjoyed watching a good job! Thank you for sharing and hello from Ukraine! God bless America!

[@FlatThunder]

Its looking really good! I like the angles at the front and rear of the bed. It blends the wider bed into the narrower cab nicely. Looking forward to seeing the end product. 👍😁

[@manbearpig2164]

We used to weld flatbar to the rails in order to space it up off the rivets

[@beez7005]

Nice work. Miller Lite

[@bigjohnson4983]

I love everything that you are doing, you’re a man that thinks like I do, we have almost exactly the same tools from welders to plasma cutters to to mag drills and exactly the same two kinds of sawhorses and a lot of DEWALT tools. I’m just getting too old now to be able to use my stuff because I’m getting pretty crippled up with arthritis but I can definitely appreciate everything you’re doing, I only wish I was there helping you. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Unknown-gk7pv]

Do yourself a favor and mount the junction boxes on the outside of your frame you can weld a guard for them if you think it's necessary or mount them further forward if you have any wiring problems with the current location your only options are to pull the deck wood or drop the fuel tank

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Yep I 100% agree

[@Unknown-gk7pv]

@@andersonpropertymaintenanc952 Build looks good I've seen lots of professionals build flat decks that we're next to impossible to service when they needed it years later making my life more difficult and the customers bill bigger for a simple repair

[@olehls3574]

Such high qauality content on this Channel, he deserves way More attention and followers

[@Pu7zi]

This is going to be a sweet build; I ran into a guy at the hardware store who did something similar. He had a spot right behind the cab for his zero turn mower and behind that he had a dump body.

[@jkmcp45]

Nothing better than the helix catching while pushing especially in a tight position

[@troylandin]

If I would have dropped it at the end I would have quit the video hahah very good job keeping a positive attitude about it.

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

I have had to teach myself that stuff happens and I can't react with my emotions. Having 2 kids helps. Lol. Just like they say in Jamaica, no problem, just a situation.

[@raynyhus2026]

The only thing i do differently is that I use adhesive lined heat shrink. Very nicely done.

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

The heat shrink I use also has an adhesive that is activated by heat. Once that stuff sets it is nearly impossible to get it off the wire

[@7eis]

Wiping a booger on the wires before taping it up works for shade tree mechanics long enough to get paid.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job looks amazing!

[@manbearpig2164]

Looks good, looks like fun

[@ThomWalbranA1]

where were you planning to put, box for chains, straps, spare tires, winch, crane lift, ramps, compressers, tools, etc. Tiedowns, ??

[@davidcrumrine1165]

If you're going to galvanize it i sure hope you add some 2x2 along the bottom. They don't call galvanize HOT DIP GALVANIZE for chits and giggles. Your headache rack is going to warp.

[@cyberhornthedragon]

i just wanted to put a reminder to check your fuses after sparking pinched wires

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands . this is NOT a response you MUST do it like this and like this it's just a question : could you slightly adjust the sound in the videos ? and by that I mean the volume. I have a little trouble with the large volume difference between the normal workshop sound and the machines you use and then your much softer voice sound . if I then turn up the volume a bit to hear what you are saying, the volume is very loud again if there is workshop or machine sound or music again. maybe it is possible to lower the volume of the music/workshop/machine clips , or increase the sound of your voice clips ? maybe this also looks different on headphones than without . I use the headphones at home and so much so as not to disturb the other at home. thanks for the video . Sincerely, Hollandduck

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

I appreciate the feedback. I am still learning this video editing. Since it's all new I am using free software that has very limited features, which is why there are some glitches in the videos. It takes about a day to render and upload these videos. I will keep your suggestions in mind as I go forward and maybe if the channel advances, eventually I can afford to purchase software that does sound leveling.

[@hollandduck79]

@@andersonpropertymaintenanc952 thanks for your reply . the videos themselves are just good though. 👍 I have never made a video for KZbin that I edited, so I did not know this. the only video I have on KZbin is a very old video made with an old telephone here near me at the bottom of the service channel in the service train of the Westerschelde tunnel, but the image quality was already so bad from the telephone that I never made the effort with such software haha .

[@slashsplat]

@@andersonpropertymaintenanc952 I think the issue is not so much the editing, but the fact that you do not use a remote mic on your person. That makes your voice very low and inconsistent when you are not near the camera.

[@robertkutz]

GREAT VIDEO NICE WORK.✌✌👍👍🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@2023TMc]

You might want to add some dense rubber between the frames of the bed and truck. Metal on metal may be very noisy

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Yeah I ended up putting wood in there. These videos are lagging behind a month or so. I wanted to put rubber in there but I couldn't find anything locally that was satisfying me

[@donniesnyder7752]

Suggestion for you eBay I got a small strobe light from eBay they've got all kinds of strobe lights that you can get LED strobe lights you can change the flash pattern you can get a whole light bar go clear across the top or get too many light bars one on each side of your headache rack you can get them round like that one that you got there or oblong or oval shape or whatever however you want to call it you just need to check out ebay you can get them rather cheap I think I paid like $40 for the one I got

[@richardgreenlaw1442]

don't forget to cap the top of each post on the head board to keep water out of the posts

[@tn65s]

The Duncan Group, a great place to do business with and you can get some Teddie all natural peanut butter right around the corner.

[@fixingfuturememories]

Hay, you've got one of those fiberglass seal caps for the van. Do they come with specs as to where to cut the van body for installation?

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Theyre designed to fit factory cutaway vans.

[@stevehays2085]

I like the build but hate the background music level.

[@arthurroxborough9887]

HI I WOULD BUT A TIMBER LINING BETWEEN THE 2 PEACE OFF METAL CHASSIC TO STOP RUBBING AND RUSTING ITS WHAT WAY WE BUILD THEM WHERE I LIVE. SORRY I DONT MEAN ANYTHING BAD BY THIS YOUR ARE DOING A GREAT JOB IT JUST TO STOP PROBLEMS DOWN THE LINE.👍

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

The final video might make you happy then. Lol. Just not shown until final assembly.

[@bigunyarborough7586]

Downhill welds are only good for thin material. The penetration is not there for thicker stuff

[@justaguy4788]

That weld pulled right off the channel because it wasnt hot enough. Different material thickness will do that. preheat the thicker material to get penetration.

[@phoebebouley750]

Blue is trailer brake.

[@philmccrackin1775]

Definitely will outlast the truck. Soild 👍👍👍

[@johncraig406]

you are doing great work, but a Comment on the Music Level - it is way the gawd too loud for those of who must wear Earphones to live with our Families.... so please make it just a bit audible, purty please? 25% of the speech level is all that is needed.

[@indoorroadkill3369]

What model Hobart welder are you using? MVP 210?

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

I didn't need 110v capability so I went with the less expensive 190.

[@indoorroadkill3369]

@@andersonpropertymaintenanc952 I recently bought the MVP. Still haven't used it, waiting for better weather. I wanted the low power capability for welding sheet metal and body work.... but the high power for frame welding, projects like this, and farm equipment... I gave up the snow management after 17 years. I was lucky and bought it on sale, plus it was a bonus kit that included the spool gun setup for welding aluminum, I want to try that too as I have an aluminum deck from a tilt n load that needs some repair. I've got high hopes for it!

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

@@indoorroadkill3369 as far as the Hobart 190 goes I am very satisfied. The Hobart 140 was my previous welder and I was very happy with that. I can't imagine you will be disappointed with the MVP. I bought the spool gun separate two years ago and still have not used it. The only reason I went with the 190 is because it had similar output settings but was less money and if I needed 110 capability I probably would have bought the MVP like you did. I have put dozens of 11 lb rolls of wire through this, and have not had a single problem. The gun is starting to wear out a little bit, but that's just wear parts

[@1danwinn]

Blue is trailer brakes I think.

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Yes. That's what it ended up being. after I got my brake controller I was able to figure it out. Thanks.

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Do you put any thing on top of frame so bed rides on something

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Watch part the and you'll see. ;)

[@braddavis2834]

Where did you get the cab back?

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Came on the truck. But google "cab backs" and you can see where previous owner got it.

[@calholli]

Looks like your box is too close to the ball.. Some trailers will have a bulky hitch where it sits on the ball.. It might be tight for some trailers. idk

[@tn65s]

The ball should be 4" to 6" ahead of the center of the axel.

[@georgerogers542]

Why would you put the relay boxes in a spot that was not assessable easily?

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

I should have extended the wires and put the boxes further back, or pause the frame. The wires were damaged when I put the body on. And I cut them off at the damage. I didn't want 14 splices hanging out, but in hindsight, it would have been better to extend those wires. If I need to get in there, I'll just unbolt the 2 boards above.

[@Stewies_Stuff]

Purple wire is reverse

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

There were two other wires in this harness that were signaled by the reverse light switch. That wire was not signaled by the reverse light switch. So not sure still. I just abandoned it in the junction box anyway

[@Stewies_Stuff]

@@andersonpropertymaintenanc952 hmm interesting.. Meant to ask.. How did you acquire the fiberglass back for the ambulance cab? I often thought about doing what you are, ended up just getting a f450 dump truck.

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

@@Stewies_Stuff it came on it. But just Google "cab backs" and you'll see where they got it.

[@calholli]

54:00 ... Hey, that's hot. Just thought I'd warn you

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Next time, could ya warn me a little sooner?

[@paulhasty8388]

I would of cut the bottom instead of the side it would of been less work and less obvious!

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Yeah, but if I would've done that, you wouldn't have been able to tell me what you would've done.... just thinking about you bub.

[@theessexhunter1305]

2 x 1/16th is an 1/8 lol

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

I agree. Where did I flub that one? Lol

[@rickerb7196]

I cringed when I watched you plasma cutting over top your rubber tires!

[@andersonpropertymaintenanc952]

Lol. I cringe myself sometimes. But those bounce off my skin. And I always have an extinguisher handy.

[@reidgilker4527]

If you used flux on the bare wires first it would suck that solder right into the wires when soldering.. ;)