6x6 Ford Ranger-Finishing the Flat Bed!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

One of these days we need to build an 8x8 from scratch...

[@EdwinOlding]

Coming soon to a theater near you

[@holden4life269]

Plllllzzzzzzz

[@Jedi9110YT]

8x8 Tesla? Or a 8x8 off-road smart car

[@thegoatglen2846]

something like a power wheels hemtt?

[@lukejensen3491]

yes yes yes yes definetley do that

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

You heard it right, this is now our least exciting 6x6. Can not wait to show you whats in store...

[@Jedi9110YT]

I have an idea I don’t know if it will work but add a wheel to the back it will drop down and you can use it to get out of hard parking spots

[@radix_customs]

6x6 tesla!!

[@LeeMooEez]

Will you not use truck bed paint for the bed?

[@Aderin.]

Hold up, are you working on the tank 🤔

[@Aderin.]

​@@Jedi9110YT That won't work, you've been watching too many movies.

[@C-Young.]

I can't wait for the new shop! Just thinking about what was built in the little shop blows my mind. The possibilities are endless with a bigger shop!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

We have a few projects like the firetruck that we can't even start on until we get the head room haha

[@idriveamerc]

​@@GrindHardPlumbingCo i was wondering where that thing went, im exited for yall tho bc just the vibe of a old fire truck carrying your toys around i just fuck with

[@jasonbirch1182]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo I have a roguefab bender too. For thin wall .093 wall 1.5" I machined plugs with hydraulic cylinder seals and made clamps that hold them on the ends. One has a fitting in it. It's attached to a 3000psi regulator. That's attached to a pressure washer. I bend it with 2000PSI in it. YOU MUST BLEED ALL THE AIR OUT OF IT BEFORE IT GETS PRESSURIZED!!!!!!!!!.It makes absolutely perfect bends. Almost 0% deformation.

[@nathanielscholtens2812]

I really appreciate the small shop. I feel like it is an integral part of what makes grind hard grind hard, if you get what I mean

[@C-Young.]

@@nathanielscholtens2812 what they are able to do in such a small shop and a pile of scrap metal is truly amazing

[@CLCIII]

I REALLY enjoy listening to Ethan "talking out" his ideas as he fabricates. He is a fabrication Jedi and I ook forward to the new shop build and him being able to enjoy being able to work with room to move around. The video quality and editing is getting better all the time and the little sugues to the drone and other footage nicely compliment the rest of the video. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

That thing's turning out really nice. Can't wait to see it all painted up.

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

It is going to look clean!

[@troythetinkerer]

The electronic module for the door dinger is located near the left side of the stereo. It's a little black box with a speaker that can be unplugged and reset. Just remember to plug it back in because it also controls your wipers for some reason.

[@saleemcarr9501]

The wiper timer on a ranger is the best ive ever had

[@rickeldridge2878]

Guy's i So Love The 6×6 Ford Ranger!!! Bigly! What You Have done to it since getting it! You Have Literally improved it 1000 percent! Quality! Masterpiece! All your Frankenstein Works are Amazing!!! Big Fan!!!

[@nathanielmoore87]

I was thinking you could program an Arduino to handle the rear steer. Use a sensor on the steering column to determine the angle of the front wheels and use that as input for what the rear should be doing. You could have a few selectable modes: In phase (aka crab), out of phase (wheels turn opposite direction of front), and manual mode with a joystick.

[@AYOFishing]

That makes my tummy tingle

[@Jarda_B]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how much work went to the editing, first time I said wow this must took a lot of work, the cinematic shots of the work are great. 💪

[@theexplorelife]

Take this thing wheeling!

[@danf4616]

Flying that drone through those buildings is...premium! 👌👌

[@intricateinc8566]

Grind Hard Plumbing killing the fabrication and conceptual content. Greetings from Vancouver B.C Keep the builds coming boys, love seeing things coming together.

[@N8imusmaximus]

Spray your penetrating oil of choice in the door latch, open and close around 20 times. Repeat until it stops chiming. That's what we did at the dealer. Would work for a year or so.

[@driftvic3690]

So glad you finished this, this build is what brought me to your channel. The rear bumper looks perfect with the red and amber lights, impressive planning on that.

[@corporalclegg914]

19:14 - this is why I love (not just enjoy) watching these guys at work in the GHPC Shop. Ethan & Edwin alone out there is a reminder of Olden (punned) Times, when Ethan on the metal lathe was the most fascinating tooling/machining fab option in the shop. those were pre-Swindling Swindler’s Swindled Swindle days. now, there’s a proper set of GHPC Rascals to rip & rev RPMs, and break stuff for Dad to not only fix/repair, but upgrade to eventual Military Tank specs Spring’s around the corner. I look forward to dustbowl action & new shop construction. the fellas have overpaid their dues by working on the crusty clapped-out concrete floor, beneath the legendary wood-burning stove.

[@SuperEazyt]

I loved the first person camera angle of Ethan working, was really cool to watch, keep it up guys!

[@BigWarningSign]

Love the content guys. The epic drone shots are premium, love that acro mode flying.

[@ifabforfun]

I worked in a muffler and speed shop for a while, welding up replacements exhausts and replacing cats. I always loved the challenge of assembling all those bends, it was fun to watch you work and struggle on the roll bar. : )

[@estarias]

Door fix: spray some WD-40 in the key hole of the door. Also in the hole lock mechanism. I had a Ranger for 15 years. It always fixed the issue.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Once again it is great to see young guys doing motorsports stuff at a very top level of skill. Keep up the great work and content, and I'll keep watching.

[@danielazouri4678]

excited for saturday mornings just to watch your new projects over coffee

[@1leggeddog]

I've seen tire racks use wheel hubs to attach the spares securely to them in a King Of the Hammers race. They broke one of the their hubs during the race and used one of the hubs as a replacement mid race.

[@EdwinOlding]

Now all it needs is some paint and a trip to the DMV so we can start daily driving it!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Can Not Wait!

[@Ameritude]

Yesss!! Hahaha imagine

[@grimytech]

Definitely!!!

[@pks41805]

Ethan, I loved your work on "That 70's Show". 😉

[@Anonymous-uno]

There are some converted Ford 9-in differentials used on 6x6 trucks.. I wouldn't be surprised if you were going to do it yourself... It would also make a good how-to video for anyone else interested in doing one.

[@SteveK6470]

LOVE this build and can't wait for it to have some "premium" paint on it.

[@althejazzman]

The details on this are excellent. The little Grind Hard plates at the rear too.

[@badbadgerz]

Can't wait for the new shop build

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

It is so far past due

[@ThomasBilt]

The in shop videos are the best hands down

[@MTBCruz]

You should make a joystick for the rear steer. Awesome video, you guys are the best

[@PhilipCockram]

Great job fellas .

[@ProlificInvention]

That's an excellent design and fabrication.

[@firemanfireman7228]

I really love that truck you guys did an amazing job Can't wait to see the new paint job Fireman 🔥🔥🔥

[@ihak707]

put it on 5 ton axles, as they are also 6x6 so the diffs should also have a pass through for the rearmost axle and they'll be lockable and way more beefy

[@notyourjam5925]

you should make a swinging numbe plate on the back in between the grind hars plates

[@spyder7758]

I would recommend some light weight TIG welding gloves just to block the UV exposure, I once got a sun burn on my forearms and realized it was from welding a custom Recaro seat mount in short sleeves the day before lol skin cancer is real and worth avoiding later in life

[@N1RKW]

Ethan, your welding and fab skills have steadily improved over the years! Kudos!

[@rickdubreuil3190]

Try P.O.R. 15 for paint. It is strong and durable and can withstand the elements. Alot of people use it for bumpers and chasis here in Canada. 👍

[@scotthaggard1381]

Your fab work it awesome you make everything look so easy

[@AJ-sh8uv]

Affordable Offroad really does make a badass bumper for these. Source: I have one

[@iamgriff]

A snow cat scooter should be the next build. Twin tracks on a micro scooter. I would be elated to see that!

[@mathewkirkman7957]

Love your work guys, free hand roll bar action 👏👌

[@albertdehn8381]

I love your work and the different things you make 👍😀

[@TheNolannn]

Maturing is realizing, on these big jobs, you'll have that.

[@briarleuthold5322]

Love your videos and watching u rebuild them

[@bikescarsandmore6156]

This truck just fits Ethan personality so well

[@blackdogrmh]

Every time Ethan talks about making hexagons I think about CPG greys video Hexagons are the Bestagons.

[@briantobin9]

Makes sense cause when you’re sanding you’re taking material off, and when welding you’re adding more material... hence the up and down ;)

[@Drunken_Hamster]

I appreciate the amber turn signals! Other than that, I would've space the spare tires apart so I could still see a LITTLE something out the back window. That, and I would've filmed at 30fps instead of 24.

[@ajbirtch7106]

You should add pull out ramps for the general and other toys. They could lay flat on the current bed and then add another steel plate on top of that to make your new bed. That way they can be stored when not in use.

[@lostkiwi2695]

I was like “dammit man, we came here for hexagons!”. Ethan always comes through for us.

[@reddog543211]

Amazing build !!!!....... every single video you guys always blow me away.....no matter what your working on !!!....keep up the excellent content !!.... drone shots are insane as we) !!

[@trubahhh]

Jackstand Jimmy made that saying popular. When you hear it, you think of him, don't lie. Shoulda gave him some credit.

[@iamsuperbleeder]

I love seeing the use of those Harbor Frieght Hercules power tools. My die-hard Snap on worshiping coworkers chuckled when I brought mine into the shop. Then they would one at a time pick one up and try it out, and were surprised by them. I beat the snot out of mine and they keep on ticking! For the price, they're hard to beat. Great progress on the "Red Ranger", and as an old Argo Vanguard owner, I can't WAIT to see what other 6x6 you're hinting at!

[@_zauy]

This is indeed my favourite Project

[@wrenchaholic_]

Xspower AGM batteries are awesome. The hold a charge for a super long time even when cold. A bit pricey but with lithium batteries you need a different charge then regular flooded batteries.

[@chrisjohnson9587]

That Ranger is the coolest looking rig it's gonna look fantastic painted that front bumper color great choice

[@beaverc2884]

Oh man! A bigger shop. 😀😀😀 you guys make the coolest insane creations out of your small shop I can can't imagine what you could build in a bigger shop. 😃😃😃😃😃

[@BobtheUserName]

Outstanding, big fun, play through.

[@tbabajan]

Yaaaaasssss new shop coming soon hopefully!!!! Def gotta do a full shop build btw!

[@amd65ak47]

That's 6x6 is so badass That bed needs a nice coat of red paint

[@stuwy1237]

A nice shiny chrome propeller on that rear output shaft would look great. A selectable front locker will help with the traction issues. The rear diffs might not like it, but a supercharged LS or Coyote engine swap into the Stranger Ranger would be premium.

[@darthgbc363]

You should use the Arc Droid to make some plasma drag tip templates. I cut a thin wall 5" dia. tube a 1/4" long in the bandsaw. Welded an 11ga 2"x5" tab to the side. Used that tab to clamp it into place & cut out a very repeatable 4.5" hole with the hand held plasma. This was 25 years ago. I'm surprised I don't see others doing this.

[@lunchboxjoeb]

greenlee hole cutting kit they are so much nicer and faster than using a hole saw ....i use them to go through stainless all the time.... we also use a speed a reducer, not mandatory but the extra handle and being able to just pull the trigger makes things more efficient

[@rickbullock4331]

I love what you guys do. That truck looks awesome to me. Your skills are way up there. I can’t wait to her all painted up.👍👍🇨🇦

[@xpndblhero5170]

I would LOVE this in all matte black.... This thing is a beauty and would be the perfect bike hauler for off-road use and I want one. It would be even better if it was electric and could charge batteries like a mobile charging station.... Maybe a few retractable solar panels and a hidden secondary battery that would trickle charge all day and it would be an amazing SHTF vehicle. 😁🖤👍

[@kydawg1684]

Love the FPV drone shots. I do lots of Freestyle myself so I Love those shots. Great stuff guys as always.

[@spruceville660]

I specifically buy button up mechanics shirts so that my phone is safe and also handy to get. Would love to buy a grindhard mechanics shirt!

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

I love the builds on this channel but I'm envious of the winter up there. We haven't had a proper winter, here in Belgium, for years.

[@lukejensen3491]

that ranger looks amazing with that flatbed and roll bar

[@kameljoe21]

The next project should be a 8x8 ranger with a 6 door cab with a electric full rear window that folds the rear seat down in to a full size box from a short box. The goal is to be able to slide a fill sheet of plywood in to the back of the truck. You also need to widen the entire thing to 8 feet wide. . The front 4 fires need to turn as do the back 4 rear. Diesel motor with allison transmission. Full automatic lift system built in so that tire change is easy. Full lentht skid plate with nice bumper with winch.

[@kameljoe21]

Along with that some hidden drawers with in the bed as well. There is all kinds off space that can be used to store gear.

[@Taterchipmorand69]

Every time I go to put my phone in my back pocket I think about you guys

[@matejmarinic767]

Still cant wait for the fire truck build😍

[@chrisoakey9841]

you could use some square bar above and below the lights to protect them from damage loading, backing etc.

[@blakewengerd3310]

All it needs now is a spot on each side for a dirt bike to mount too. Great video BTW

[@mrmista1272]

You and b is for build should collaborate. That pov head cam is a game changer.

[@johnbest4320]

Looks super cool absolutely love what you done with the rack & 6 wheel drive the way you can make the truck walk is marvellous have a great weekend 👊 💨 amazing content

[@mtnbikeman85]

On the output shaft.... either a propeller (obvious choice) or a set of truck nuts (just because)

[@SleeveOfWizzard]

Can’t wait to see some shop build videos!

[@spruceville660]

Let it rust a bit, then use U-Pol paint. Look into it. Great stuff. If you brush it on, it looks like it was sprayed

[@Trevorkloida]

The premium swindler counter is going nuts on this video

[@NaterAnderson]

"The Ranger is a huge truck" is something I never thought I would here about a mini truck lol

[@LeeMooEez]

Now I’m more convinced that ethan is the descendant of the legendary dwarf race who is master in craft 😂😂😂😂

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

You might be right!

[@LeeMooEez]

@@GrindHardPlumbingCo muahaha premium!

[@johnnybravo3869]

If I might offer a suggestion: I don't think there's a lot of lateral strength on those outside bars. A bar running from bar to bar at the bends- even a removable one like what's holding in the spare tires- would go a long way towards strengthening them.

[@Toolingabout]

A locker for the front axle should be no problem. I wonder how like “cutting brakes” would work. Basically a pair of bake levers for left and right side so you can stop the side with less traction from spinning and force the side with more traction to turn.

[@colingladfelter9520]

Sneaky hexagons, man I love it 😂

[@jameswarren423]

Well guys you’re saying this is going to be your least exciting 6 x 6 which leads me to believe you’re either building or getting another which should be pretty awesome! What the one you have now is definitely premium lol great video as always👍🏼🤩❤️

[@blairrobar4032]

U guys are aswome everything u guys do is crazy sick buddy keep them coming

[@richardbarthelme6323]

...Square tube for the 'headache' rack and header board and larger diameter round tubing for the diagonal down tubes and the tire rack...just suggestion...-theautojunkie-

[@roblesterjr04]

This is awesome, but i suggest the next challenge being the 6 wheel chrysler van from Monsters University.

[@lukereynolds9851]

Yes been waiting for this one . Smart keep ‘‘em keen

[@Jeeplee_rc]

You guys should paint the cage and bumpers on the Tesla white👌 I think it would make it stand out just a little more.

[@kafouille4870]

I am French and I could not travel in the city center from where I live (Hyeres in the Var not far from Saint Tropez many of your compatriots know Saint Tropez maybe you do too but I will understand very well that you do not don't know where it is. besides, it's likely that I don't know where your city is) I love your videos!

[@brickcity9mm896]

Alright, Finally something *_-PREMIUM-_* worthy to watch !

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

haha yes!

[@Finniganslife]

This is awesome keep up the great work!

[@SamIam420]

She's looking good!

[@Motor_Smoke]

My dudes! I love that truck! (okay okay it's the least exiting 6x6 you say... but I really like Rangers!)

[@ednyuli4623]

Love the videos!!! Watching from Canada 🇨🇦 keep up the good work boys

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks!

[@Migweld7]

Great work again!