WELDING RIG BUILD - PART TWO - CUSTOM SHORT BED FLATBED!

[@charliehcrew1957]

You should have a drain hole at the bottom of the filler protector to let water drain out when it rains, even with a cap some water will get in. Small detail but important for long run, otherwise a very good plan.

[@mcfwelding]

Working on the truck tomorrow and the first thing I'm doing is drilling a hole there👍

[@EastEndSurfRider701]

Cant stop watching your channel dude! Im 24 and a Union Electrician up here on Long Island. Back in High School a very good friend of mines father who's a Fitter handed me down an old harbor freight 90 amp flux machine to learn with. Ever since I really enjoy tackling smaller fab projects and repairs. Ive learned a ton of tips and tricks from your vids so far. Im now looking to upgrade my equipment and setup little bits at a time to start moving towards taking on small side work in my time off like yourself. For me your content is real relatable and refreshing. Thanks

[@mcfwelding]

Glad I can inspire.. keep at it

[@danielsplayhouse3804]

Definitely good choice on a TIG welder you will not be disappointed with that machine once you get started with it I have one myself I even put the max cool water cooler on it too with a water cooled flex lock TIG torch the machine is freaking awesome and I weld aluminum a lot with it!!!!

[@mcfwelding]

I can't wait to mess around with it

[@happybleeding]

Might be cool to put a oxygen bottle cap on the gas fill truck is coming along going to be a awesome work truck! the harbor freight titanium plasma is clutch dude, Ive had mine for almost a year and it still works great. those cold cut saws are also a must have tool great video!

[@mcfwelding]

That cold cut saw just convinced me that I can hold off on a plasma cutter for now. I don't have the air compressor nor an extra 220v outlet in the garage to run a plasma and a bigger air compressor just yet

[@powrguy1696]

Nice job, Matt. Those cold-cut saws are great. After being stuck with an angle grinder trying to make straight cuts for so long, you really appreciate the saws now. I probably would have pre-drilled those mount hole for the welder base in the channels before I weld them in, maybe even welding a nut under the channel, but you'll cut some access holes I guess. Prices of steel now are crazy, so save every scrap....LOL

[@mcfwelding]

That cold cut saw changed my life lol

[@Waiakalulu1]

Really into this build. You're lucky to have a truck like this, but you deserve it with all the hard work you put into it. A lot of guys think you gotta have a lot more tools to be productive, but you make what you have work the best you can. Just like the rest of us who don't have all the fancy gear. Thanks for sharing your journey. You're going to be super happy with the fruits of your labor when this is done.

[@mcfwelding]

when you build it yourself its more gratifying

[@grumpyguys4082]

Looking good!

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

Heck yeah get it brother man

[@Rhyan.hare08]

that sandwich looks so delicious!!!

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Looking great so far how sweet the sound of 24 valves you got a nice welding truck in the making

[@mcfwelding]

Thanks 👍 i love the old 24 valve

[@pmdoit]

Forgot I had a mag drill 😂 I can relate. I've bought tools beforehand only to realize I already owned the tool.

[@derekconnatser54]

Really enjoy your videos your a hell of a good welder

[@mcfwelding]

Glad you like them!

[@Freedomfabrication777]

I’m digging the looks of that Back bumper, nice work. I’m looking forward to see how you set up your equipment. Nice job.

[@mcfwelding]

im shooting from the hip on this whole thing... im curious to see how i end up laying everything out also 🙃

[@MsWillysg503]

Matt,maybe could have drilled the holes for the welder,then weld on some nuts from underneath before u weld down the channel?

[@MsWillysg503]

Nice job on that fuel filler!

[@WelderB1Family]

Yooo! Up & early bro! Keep up the good work 👍🏿🤙🏿💯👨🏾‍🏭💰

[@mcfwelding]

Yo thanks B

[@anthonymarino4260]

coming along

[@MsWillysg503]

Gunna bring the jersey Taylor ham, n egg down to SC when I move

[@mcfwelding]

Gotta do it

[@mkearn724]

Nice build, coming along good. I have at least five different auto darks from over the years, and my go to hood at work is the basic fibermetal with a 2x4 auto dark. I got tired of ordering all different size clears, so I just let the contractor provide em.

[@mcfwelding]

That's the easiest was. 2x4 clears are always around on job sites

[@mattfogarty8144]

Nice build man

[@mcfwelding]

Appreciate it! And I like your name 😁

[@mattfogarty8144]

@@mcfwelding thanks man i was part of local 10 but i got out of it but going into 520 soon

[@mikerobi6100]

awesome build good content great channel too

[@mcfwelding]

Much appreciated

[@blueweld75]

Dude, rad build. Great bumper. And that filler neck 4” is rad. There is no reason to put a repad on that bad boy. Its not a man way on a pressure vessel. Its just a durable gas cap protector. I would just run a 3 or 4 pass fillet weld . Regardless great build dude.

[@mcfwelding]

Appreciate it

[@scottjune3554]

Lookin good man I would probably just tap some threads or drill holes and weld the proper nuts in

[@charrogarcia2004]

Where did you buy your buffalo cap?

[@mcfwelding]

i believe my fiance for it for me on etsy?

[@charrogarcia2004]

Thanks

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

Hell u plan on building any under storage

[@mcfwelding]

Nope no storage under. Will be getting a 6 foot tool box for up top and the back seat can hold a majority of my tools for now as well. It's tight under there with it only being a 6 foot bed

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

O yeah True that

[@jackmioff000]

So I have a 99 ram 1500 with the 5.9 magnum and It's my only vehicle/welding rig and the engine handles a full rig load like its not even there lol I have a weldanpower 225 and big torch bottles and everything else a rig would have but the small space is killing me and it's hard to find a way to setup a bathtub rig that I like (looking cool over convenience of course) but I have a 5x8 welding trailer I fabled from scraps in my shop that I never used. Have you ever seen someone make a flatbed out of a trailer? Obviously I'd cut off the tongue and leaf spring hangers

[@mcfwelding]

I would say build a flatbed for the truck from scratch. It is very easy to do and you can build it thr size you want

[@jackmioff000]

@@mcfwelding why not just weld my machine directly to the frame and do the same with my torch bottle rack and tool boxes and lead Reel? That doesn't sound like a bad idea but I'm also the dude who ignores crunching sounds and smoke clouds coming from the rear for 2 hours until a wheel breaks off at the axle and hits a curb and flying 30 feet in the air and landing on a neighbors roof so ideas aren't my strong suit

[@grumpycricket]

You could've drilled and tapped mounting holes in the C channel.

[@mcfwelding]

i could have yes.

[@lwwarren]

You could have also drilled the bolt holes in the c-channel for the welder first, then weld some captured nuts on the c-channel before you welded it to the bed.

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

Even with a lid on the fuel cap I would drill a weep hole for any water that may sit inside. Because it will get in there otherwise nice build man I’m hoping to do a flat bed soon

[@mcfwelding]

stay tuned!

[@brianguest561]

why wouldnt you just weld studs on for welder?

[@mcfwelding]

I prefer it to be a through bolt so I can slide it when back a few inches when I service it. If I was configuring it a different way I think you're right, a welded stud would work. This way will just be easier for me in the long run

[@McNeillWelding]

Was thinking you could also drill or torch an oversized hole the size of the outer diameter of a nut. Set the nut down into the channel and weld it to the channel so it’s flush with the top. Just another idea. Looking good man.

[@McNeillWelding]

Looking good! I have one of those skilsaws too they’re badass lol. What kind of blade is in your chop saw?

[@mcfwelding]

the one that came with it, evolution blade

[@CB-sd6kl]

6th sense ftw

[@repalmore]

Bad idea to "fully seal" the filler neck flange. Need a water drain.....I know....don't ask ;o)

[@mcfwelding]

already has been addressed. stay tuned to the next video👍

[@mdmwelding3189]

I've got a Milwaukee steel cutting saw using Diablo blades their bad a**

[@mcfwelding]

hell ya