Glamping Gambler Style!

[@MonicaMerrill-io3rh]

Nice of a guy to teach his gal how to love cars! That's the best!

[@wendellharker6690]

That was cool thanks for letting me watch

[@Rosskenpo1]

That would have been an awesome panel truck to get on the road again...

[@GratefulEd907]

Chassis swap with a 4x4 truck as a donor. Maybe a 90s Toyota would work?

[@kesterhively8773]

Dam I can't watch you destroy that thing lol

[@danhoag373]

you and Nicole remind me of my wife and i about 45 years ago lol what fond memories 73 dan.

[@shanewright6958]

What a great camper 👍👍

[@leroynaffin5345]

A real waste of a solid panel delivery body.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Solid hahaha

[@ross3899]

Very sad that someone with talent does not have this truck, anyone can butcher like this dude

[@Whynotenjoyyourself]

Like he said, not hurting anything, could be made into a car again, His car now, he can do as he pleases. I like it

[@thepubliceye]

@@Whynotenjoyyourself It could if you can find a frame, most of what is said is just not true. But it his so that the end of it.

[@toddrichardson9256]

Wow...I can't wait to see more of this build totally freakin cool ❤😊

[@Scrambler85]

Turns a diamond into a POS.

[@Jmac.57]

Awesome build, guys! Cool to finally find someone in Utah to follow a fellow Utahan.

[@thepubliceye]

Matts offroad recovery Sparks motors, Fabrats, diesel brothers, sketer builds it, caseys offroad recovery are all in Utah.

[@WACRE44]

Man that’s sweet 😊can’t wait till you’re done working on it 😊

[@1BSARoadRocket]

I would absolutely love to get my hands on a 1935 Ford panel truck like this to restore/rebuild into a road trip vehicle. They left the factory with strong frames that will easily handle the power of a 350 chevy which by the way is a bolt it. The 1935-1940 Ford frame is one of the easiest frames to bolt late model running gear onto wth tons of aftermarket backup. That rear axle you took out is a traditional Hot Rodder favorite for flathead powered cars and somebody will want it. The front I-beam axle you called junk is a forged axle that is far stronger that most of the replacement I-beam axles which are often cast. In an accident the original Ford Axle bends while the cast axle snaps. If you had advertised this before butchering it I would think you could have easily sold it for enough money to buy a decent camp trialer, probably with money left over too. I don't think you realized just how much potential this had as a car project. The VIN number is stamped on the top of the left frame rail right on the part you cut off. Lucky Ford also stamped a second and third VIN in the middle and towards the back on the left frame rail but they are kinda hard to find with the body on.

[@MrRasZee]

yep this is the horror butchery channel . purists like me best not watch 😳😢😭😫🔪🪓 bet he told the guy he got it off a huge story of hope

[@farmfreshfabrication]

@@MrRasZee nope. Told him I was building a camper. He loved the idea.

[@kimroper9946]

You took the words right out of my mouth! I was sick to my stomach when he lit the torch and started butchering that rare, and beautiful clasic that had so much potential in the condition it was and that idiot destroyed it! He's got to be the most hated person in the hot-rod world for wasting what is so rare to find any more!

[@huskordtitherington9169]

​@@kimroper9946well said matey, what an absolute waste! Yes i know each to their own and he can do what he wants, but he could have built a camper out of anything other than a rare beauty!

[@1BSARoadRocket]

@@kimroper9946 Unfortunately this panel truck was a real diamond in the rough. I have spent a lot of time doing rust repair and gathering parts to resurrect old Fords of this era that were in far worse shape than this one so I really recognized the potential this panel truck had. Hopefully somebody can get their hands on it and restore it's dignity as a panel truck. Unfortunaely it's going to take some foot work and at least a grand to find a decent replacement frame to get the project going now, not to mention the hassle of scrounging up the cool early ford parts this guy removed from it. Decent early Ford panel trucks are much harder to find than pickups and many of the Ford cars of the era. If he had just dragged it home and put it up for sale he could have easily gotten enough money for it to buy a real decent little camp trailer and had money left over.

[@onehot57]

This guy sure loves that blue tip wrench!

[@MrRasZee]

what a butcher . like watching a horror movie

[@jamesdisney9150]

Please don’t mess up this truck

[@mopar4656]

Did the exact same thing in '72 with an English Morris 8 panel van; towed behind a '37 Hudson Terraplane. Love your work!

[@farmfreshfabrication]

That sounds wicked! I'd love to see that!

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

What a fricking score

[@brigga8901]

Wrecked a badass truck

[@Mercmad]

I has some friends who pulled one exactly the same from a wrecking yard back in 1974 . Same condition too . They gotbthe engine runnung and drove it 250 miles to a early ford v8 meet .yours us inky the 2nd 36 panel delivery ivevever seen . In your case i would have cashed it in and bought a Mercedes sprinter to chop up.

[@TimothyHensley-v5q]

That's nice😊

[@pigasus_1]

Love that press.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

I can't say the same haha. It works though so that's why I put up with it.

[@pigasus_1]

@@farmfreshfabrication oh I'm sure, my enjoyment is the simplicity of it, though a hydraulic would be significantly more practical

[@richierich515O]

Just subscribed! I like your style and your work. Hope to watch a lot more. Thank you

[@danross344]

Looking forward to your next one

[@CommunityVibesGarage]

Great video buddy, super enjoy your frugal-ness and building stuff out of junk 🤘🏽💚

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Thanks buddy. Cavier on a cat food diet haha.

[@bobtucker8875]

That's a bad ass camper an I'd like to see it finished. There for I rang your 🔔. Great 👍 content guys, thanks for sharing.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@jose-uh8oz]

Very good 😮

[@WACRE44]

Love the camper😊

[@richardenright3170]

Cheap is good.😊

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Better to have a lot of cheap fun than a little expensive show piece.

[@ralphalvarez5465]

This channel just came up on the algorithm and I understand why you did this. Restoring the panel wagon would have been cool. So many haters in the comment section, they would have been happier if the Ford was left to rot to the roofline in that backyard. Most people don't understand how much money is involved in restoring vehicles and you will never get that money back.

[@richardcline1337]

AND another classic gets destroyed when it could have been restored. It had all of the parts needed to do that! Now it is just more junk like the car pulling it!

[@automotiveaddiction428]

That would be a bad ass hot rod.

[@joewitt206]

Omg that is so cool. I love it!

[@jeancarlos4255]

Quedo preciosa!!!

[@redneckhorseman8827]

Keep it up man

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Thank you! I'll keep it coming I promise.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats on building a one-off BNB Camper. I didn't know how u were going to get it made. looks cool..

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Thank you!

[@captainDLP]

Sick build

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Thank you!

[@darodarochan5076]

Maybe remove paint? It probably has lead in it. Cool project! Saw you on Instagram

[@coyboybc]

Freaking cool idea ! Learned of your channel from a buddy today !

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel, where I apparently piss off purists and have good cheap fun!

[@gamblerspec]

That is awesome. I wonder about flipping the springs under the axles if you ended up needing to carry more weight. Keep up the good work!

[@Roger-hq1yt]

Nice i like it, its also possible to put it back as a driver too, neat tow rig too.

[@petersauer9496]

The windows are just flat glass and you can buy window winder systems which go inside of the doors, you and your lady know what your doing and if you do it right it will be nice.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

We'll get there! We had only 10 days to an event we went on and time ran short. That's why we went with plywood. The plan is tinted Lexan to keep it light weight and then like you said with the rollers. I still have the factory gears. They just need some love to get moving again.

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

I bought a 1960 chevy panel last year. Maybe another year it will on the road. Find a modern suv or maybe toyota frame to put that cool body on.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very KOOL

[@petersauer9496]

You will have to get some black tar for the roof to stop the rain from getting inside in case of Rain. Just like they used to do at the Facotry. Peter

[@farmfreshfabrication]

There's an aftermarket company that makes retractable tops that I'm looking into. They upgrade the seal supposedly. I'm still looking at reviews to see if that's the route I want to go.

[@dougcallais2220]

I agree you destroyed what could have been a beautiful ride

[@kesterhively8773]

That thing would be awesome on a 4wh drive frame with a Cummins engine

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Agreed, but I've already got two vehicles with that. This was just fitting an immediate need I have.

[@danross344]

I can’t believe all the haters, you’re skilled. You can make it a van anytime later, but for now this is what you want now.

[@UberLummox]

Well the thing is, it's RARE as HELL. So very few survived, and I would at very least research production figures as to how many were built.

[@1BSARoadRocket]

Yes, and there is no reason not to chop the head off of an original Michael Angelo stone statue too if that's what you want to do. You can always glue it back on and nobody will know the difference right????

[@fredflintstoner596]

I FINK YOUR FREAKY AND I LIKE IT A LOT !

[@petersauer9496]

Installing the tow hitch system your going to have to allow some very sharp turns when backing up into a stall for the trailer. Peter

[@mardyfisher693]

1935 I believe because if wheel lug pattern.

[@dwaynecurfman555]

Too bad you didn't put the front end back on, either for storage or even a big grill! Great Idea, you all did.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

The grill I have is flawless and if you think this comment section is bitter for literally doing no damage to the body, wait until I cut apart a perfect grill haha.

[@danross344]

You could build two bench seats in the back, cover at the wheel wells, put a table that goes down to a bed

[@mikeweaver238]

Put the springs under the axle. We have done it in stock trailers that are too tall.

[@vicferrari9380]

😅 Shoot ... I was 20mins in before i figured you were making a trailer.

[@jarad268]

Using the ratchet strap as a come-along is the best part!

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Believe it or not my come-alongs are waaaay sketchier. I really need to invest in a good one haha.

[@DavidPinner-z1z]

I have no words to describe my disgust and how much money he could have made with the parts he butchered

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!

[@deanmarskell1518]

I can't help but think what a waste of a van that could of been restored and you could of brought à rundown modern commercial to use

[@jarad268]

Bahahaha, if you think that thing is builder quality you are either crazy or haven't built anything before. He saved it from getting thrown away.

[@UintaGarage]

Someone's always got a better idea on any project. That's why so many vehicles just end up rotting away in back yards. I'm happy someone brought this out and is at least doing something with it.

[@deanmarskell1518]

@@jarad268 Yea I do if it was that bad it would of fallen apart trying to move it. Anything is possible here in the UK Yorkshire car restoration and many others do amazing work bringing back classics to Life

[@petersauer9496]

You could use a Dodge Dakota front end under it and a 225 slant zix engine if so inclined but I would rather you rebuild the originjal motor. Peter

[@jimandjacque]

You should have put the grill shell and side skirts on it then built a box under the hood for extra storage or a camp kitchen.

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

Argh that’s a shame! I though you were going to actually build a car. Yea it’s reversible but come on that deserves to stay a car.

[@daryl3723]

What a waste of a nice car the frame is not a problem easy fix I hate when people want to destroy something and say it's no good .

[@pappabob29]

Your shackle needs to be long enough to allow the spring to fully expand to its max measurement when it gets "flat" during suspension travel. On camera, your look to be a bit short to allow that which is going to cause damage/breakage.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

If I was adding a bunch of weight this would be true, but the most that's inside it is a couple hundred pounds. I've already taken it on about a 1000 mile round trip fully loaded and nothing bound or hit.

[@davidmobley5984]

I Like it😊

[@petersauer9496]

You will need brakes on the trailer, install a straight axle and put brakes on, would of been way more simple using a Dodge dakota Frame and running gear as you can get 4, 6, or V8 Heck with the trailer idea make it a running driving tent camper, install a tarp on the back so you can get out of the rain. Replace the roof and the floor. Peter

[@morgansword]

I did see many ways the old ford could of went, being that the metal was that nice..... you utilized it for what you needed it for and its cute if guys say "cute"... kind of tastes funny coming out of my mouth. Its still able to be restored should someone buy it from you to do just that. I see a work in progress as time allows you and some jingle lands in the pocket book. As a young fellow and a pretty girl with you.... that first suspension might of gave away any fun happening as they say... if its rocking, then don't come knocking! I see some sweet paint hiding under the years of setting in the weather. I don't see it happening in a weekend either as that stuff does take some time.. I understand that Derick came up with some kinds of different polishes that clean metals and bring back that old paint again. VVG has done some weird stuff in his time. So many many ways to make it a beauty and its already got a lot of class

[@farmfreshfabrication]

I'll have to look into that. She's still a long ways from being complete, but I'm making sure to not cut anything that would stop her from being a driver down the road. I'm not a factory frame kind of guy so regardless I'd put it on a modern chassis. I do a lot of long haul trips with my cars and that takes a lot longer doing 35-55 mph. She'll get better from here, I promise!

[@morgansword]

@@farmfreshfabrication Absolutely! Those frames new were something to be desired. When you first started, thought you were going with a home built channel two by four frame till you mentioned the time and where this part was going. I do know that there are guys who buy old wiring and frames, save your change and build or buy your own for that.... its the body that is just screaming... let me shine!

[@1BSARoadRocket]

@@farmfreshfabrication There is no reason to put this on a different frame as it's a very strong frame from the factory. If you think a flathead powered car is a 35-55 mph car it means you have never driven one. Completely stock I would expect this panel to pull 80mph. Put a late model flathead in it and some gearing and brake upgrades and it will easily keep up with modern traffic. Elsewhere on youtube somebody took a 1935 Ford car which has the same frame and they made it into a lifted 4 wheel drive with a late model drivetrain and modern off road axles. Not my cup of tea but they kept the origial frame which makes it easy as it fits the body and fendrs nicely. Swapping frames is a recipe to ruin an old Ford and end up with a low value butcher job. Building a quality car takes fabrication skills which you have but it also takes an eye for esthetics and a respect for the original vehicle design as well as tradition.

[@victorrobinson7008]

Try a Chevy S10 classy under the body but measure the wheel base too get a correct fit !

[@danross344]

I think you should mount the grill in front, fill in behind it with metal going back to the fire wall. Like an engine compartment for storage. I don’t like the expanded metal. Maybe tread plate. I’m not saying it’s not a great idea what your plan is just suggestions. I think a metal floor would be better than wood, and foam insulation on top of it. Just an idea. What about raising the roof , or maybe a hard sided pop up roof, with windows.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

The grill I have is in phenomenal shape without any dents and they are impossible to find. If I could find one in rough condition, I would use it because I have to chop it in half for the body lines to meet up and I'd feel horrible doing that to mine. Metal is cold to sleep on, that's why I went with wood. I've got plans for a retractable roof so you can have it open to see the stars at night. It's also a cost factor as hard top pop ups are expensive usually.

[@mikeeihusen5194]

Looks like the Jeepers Creepers truck

[@AndrewAnderson-l9k]

I think the wheel dollies were more hurt than help!

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Absolutely. They almost got thrown across the shop haha.

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

Not what I would have done with the old Ford.

[@rustyirongarage4465]

Where did you snag that at? Cool to see a local on here

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Tucked away in the island. Thanks! I'll try and keep pushing out content.

[@stephenchristie7241]

Sit your axle on top of your spring and put another leaf in the spring, that should take care of your height issue

[@UberLummox]

YO - THAT THING IS SO GODDAM RARE!!!!! I know it's shot to hell, but SO FEW of those survived their service out on the streets. My book seems to say only around a couple hundred were even made of the Penel Delivery. The fact you have ANYTHING left of it is fking CrAzY. That's my best guess at the moment. I'm no Ford expert. I would RESEARCH production figures before spending time on it. I know you say it can be put back, so that's good at least....I hope. I'm an automotive history nerd and really shouldn't be watching stuff like this, harhar. EDIT: Did it for ya. Just one source, could be wrong says (goes against my book) 8036 112" wb Standard Panels made. 3616 112" wb Deluxe Panels 1337 131.5" wb Standard Panels And only 85 131.5" wb Deluxe Panels made. Again, survivability is NIL!

[@ChairMan71196]

Who’s the technoish song playin twords the end while you’re workin on the tongue area??

[@billmcclure7619]

Ya ok

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: " I paid for a room with a view!" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) " That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@sprintmademe]

I hope you can find some period correct tailights instead of standard trailer lights.

[@farmfreshfabrication]

That’s the plan. I only had 10 days to get it ready for an event. I’m still searching for some good looking ones.

[@Mr2oldiron]

Should have put your axle on the other side of the springs (over slung).

[@danialkeefe4802]

Should put a grill up front

[@ulanarni8804]

Cool. Gibt es irgend etwas was ihr in US nicht auf der Straße fahren dürft. ?

[@dougpeak7591]

Why not turn into a driver it’s cool as shit ! Never see those on the road at all

[@farmfreshfabrication]

It still can be. I already have plenty of drivers but this could put it to use immediately.

[@ChairMan71196]

If you think you need an 8k get a 12k. It’s better to have more than not enough is what I always say.

[@chimpfoos65]

Congratulations sir you turned a cool vehicle into a pile of 🐕 shi_ if you would have built it iwould have subscrib however you made a bad decision to make a trailer really you don't care I am sure you don't care enjoy it 😅

[@williamsouthard9663]

It's called a delivery van

[@paulventh7034]

That and you need to learn how to set your torches

[@kevincollins5201]

Too bad you couldn't have used the fenders in the hood like a trunk in the front

[@peterlintern]

I have i thank a 1945 ford pilit it look very simmler with two doors at back v8 pilit ruscue n z youtube fixing up slowley has same rusts holes right hand back needs work on it

[@tracyraley4003]

What color are you going to paint it?😁

[@farmfreshfabrication]

haha, I'd love to see if I can pull out the old lettering on the side. I think that would look sweet. If not, my own pinstriped lettering in the billboard panel.

[@greggoett]

Needs long skinny LEDs tail lights

[@ygberg]

You get a near complete 1936 Ford Panel Van an want to turn it into a trailer? Complete foolishness! Get a modern pick up frame an make a driveable panel van with a modern engine and sleeping quarters in the back!

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Still can, but for my immediate needs this serves them.

[@joshusername22]

You can use my press anytime for free, just sayin'. Lol

[@streetmachines9679]

Should have just made it a drivable camper on a new chassis

[@slashsplat]

Music is too loud for the vice. Have to keep turning it down, and then up when you speak. I would consider putting the heavy stuff in the front and use the front for glamping area...

[@fishgrany9088]

What a waste 😢

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Didn’t. See it. Like. That. Thanks

[@01cdave]

Take photos, measurements and start over from scratch.

[@siddembowski2844]

This was a terrible end for this truck. disgusting

[@farmfreshcustoms2227]

JUST DON'T

[@AdamMedina-i5o]

Don’t try that at work 😂

[@farmfreshfabrication]

Agreed! haha