Mini Semi UPDATE and All About the 1946 Chevy Flat Bed Truck

Watch as Merlon relays an update on the 1933 Dodge mini semi truck build. He also talks all about the 1946 Chevy Flat bed truck that everyone is interested in! Thank you for the continued support!
To watch Merlon and Dustin, from Industrial Injection, get more parts for the mini semi while road tripping cross country click this link --- • You won’t believe what...
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[@gregmorrical2283]

Awesome to see a guy who is content and happy with his life, not to mention very skilled with good taste in vehicles. Thanks for showing it off.

[@mattc.310]

When they come back to you, you know they were meant to be yours. You've got some pretty cool projects going there.

[@98xj64]

I agree that visor is what makes it with those rims. Work of art

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

You can never have enough projects its like the one who dies with the most toys wins👍

[@ptcobra15]

I absolutely love your builds you do fantastic work. The amount for projects is crazy.

[@brucejames3055]

I enjoy ll your videos. As a retired shop teacher I thought your mentoring videos were excellent. I would love to see a walk around on your tow truck.

[@joesphbest3120]

Love all the trucks you have, reminds me when I was a boy on my Grandfathers farm , he had a truck like that, had racks on the sides. & hauled grain in sacks.

[@reallifehardtruth4465]

I also went to oilfields in n Dakota after 08. Sold everything. Spent my adult life in AZ running concrete pumps. Did a lot of work in Havasu

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

That truck is just a thing of beauty. 120 degrees damn here in wv it was 97 last week and the humidity was over 90 you could just hear vehicles rusting

[@SLCFarms]

I have a 1953 dodge that was my great grandfathers truck, this is exactly what I want to do with it. When I used to watch Steve on tv I always wanted him to build it. I think it’s great watching you all here on KZbin so much better. Thanks for showing that beautiful truck off Merlin.

[@mclarenscca]

That 46 is just a really cool ole truck!

[@jdright1157]

that truck definitely has some history...wow. being an Ohioan that lives about 60 miles from Toledo that truck has definitely seen more of the country than I ever hope to!! Amazing.

[@bradledger3347]

Actually use to live in Havasu back in 1973 on the island in a travel trailer with no A/C in August, the park was across the street from the air port before they moved it. Now live up in Mesa so yea I know how hot it gets there. Another great video Merlin.

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

that was Probably a pretty good time 1973 that’s cool

[@robertkendall1037]

Always have something to look forward to, never finish all of them, it will keep you young

[@michaelaldridge3616]

I'm from ohio and it must of left within 10yrs of its start of life to be that clean.

[@timothymorrell4023]

Your parent's named you right, you are a wizard merlin! thanks for sharing.

[@cristianoalmaraz5051]

I waited years to see this video. I love that truck tks

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Merlin you have alot of AWESOME TOY'S! Always enjoy watching and listening to you!

[@robertottwell605]

It’s cool seeing your trucks driving around town. The old wrecker is my favorite.

[@moparman1962]

Merlin, you find, buy and then build very cool, unique, old-school project vehicles that are practical...and then you use and enjoy them. You are the epitome of a true Americana hotrodder. Love your channel. 👍

[@MARKWILLIAMS-tm4rf]

Merlin your a cool cat, yes sir 111 down here in Yuma! Thanks for another great video production

[@dixiemae5042]

That Honda trail 70 … just like the one I had as a kid back in the day 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@genehart261]

I love that you know what's important in a truck! 12 valve Cummins will outlast us all.

[@jb3536]

You are definitely different. Plus your vehicles are cool as hell.

[@jasonwilson2377]

Shout out from Toledo Ohio 419 love you n Paul's channel

[@Jammer.1]

I used live over the hump in Pahrump back in 99-01 had move back home take care bunch rentals I owned until the 08 crash lost most everything then had neck crushed had sell the rest to cover surgery,s now at 63 just living month to month got a old rv cheep 5 yrs ago its got the 454 with 55,600 original miles I got service breaks shocks & put the new tires on & if gas ever goes down I'm headed back west !

[@98xj64]

Wow you have a gold mine. Those two trucks are killer the flatbed and the wrecker are unbelievable.

[@davids6533]

This is one of my favorite trucks on YT, or anywhere so far.

[@johntimm7265]

I love your 46. What a great truck.

[@larrylane6512]

Love the old 46 my dad had one and my brother got one out of Alaska that was a mobile home mover. He put a Chevy 1 ton underneath it Love the Mini semi too Great work

[@brianjenkins5591]

Aloha Merlin and I must say that you are 1 interesting Guy love this channel!!!

[@brianschmidt2747]

I love it and the LS motor assembly Is man's and woman's dream thank you for what you do

[@user-KrackerJack]

I would love to have one of those old trucks , just love the look of them. The '46 is awesome

[@kalaehina814]

Wow! That was cool to see how the pedal system works. This truck and Mater are my favorite!

[@jcnme]

Yet Another Excellent Video Brother ! I Absolutely Love All Your Explanations about everything ❤️ Very Interesting. Thank you!

[@jamesgreen3831]

What a cool old truck

[@michaelbidlack5739]

That flat bed truck is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@nickhartsock9849]

I’ve always wanted to take either a 2010 f350 four door short bed and put a 5.9 cummins in it, or build a single cab long bed 80’s square body chevy and put a 5.9 cummins in it, I think it would be a cool build, and a great power house, but not to flashy so that the cops don’t bat an eye at you when your running down the highway a little to fast😂

[@quartfeira]

That truck is so, so cool!

[@levergun]

Merlin, you have the world's coolest truck, the world's coolest golf cart, and the world's coolest boat. Gonna' have to keep an eye on those three wheelers.

[@toddunruh3998]

The talent that some are blessed with always amazes me. Thanks for sharing.

[@disolejunk]

It's not blessed. Its trial and error 6 million times over years of trying and not sitting on couch wishing. You have to put your hands on something. Lol

[@toddunruh3998]

I understand that, but many could never do this no matter how many hours and trial and error take place. He has a special talent.

[@larrylund2682]

Ya have a whole herd of 46 Fire breathing Dragons. Very Kewl.

[@papayork1907]

Right on, Merlon! That `46 is a beaut!

[@simonharris1804]

Thanks for the update Merlin You have the coolest 😎 (toys ) rigs not over done just right for sure Keep ‘em coming thanks from Austraila 🇦🇺 💯👍have a great day mate

[@GOOF2ooo]

I'm only 15 minutes from toledo. That's crazy cool.

[@ronniec8038]

That 46 is sweet af. All your projects are nice tho. Thanks for sharing.

[@turbogrin]

Thank you Merlin for the shop tour and last but not least the Fine and wonderful details on the 46 Chevy Flat Bed Truck

[@brucegarrett7232]

Like what you do. Can't wait for the tandem dual setup. Been waiting like you for cooler weather.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Interesting old Trucks !

[@harrytaylor6854]

very neat old trucks

[@thman6453]

That's crazy cool I'm actually from and still living in Toledo Ohio so I really love that flatbed

[@supersport1986]

That's awsome I live just an hour from toledo ohio that's crazy the distance that truck has covered in its life time love your builds!

[@davidilbeck]

AC ducts in dash. Fantastic!

[@mrmongo6722]

That 46 Chevy has a hell of a history and has definitely been a workhorse. My Buddy Jack made that move out to Havasu and that first summer plaid hell on him I'm not sure how he is fairing this year.

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@Chris38908]

Merlin has some skills love the trucks all of em .

[@professorfalken4600]

120 is sweater weather in my part of AZ

[@steveschmitt2849]

Thanks for sharing Merlin that is quite a collection and we look foward to watching some of your genius at work. Stay safe 👍

[@abikerinpa]

I have never seen a man with so many projects and jobs to do ! 😎❤️

[@pmae9010]

Merlin that is a nice 46', as usual I have a story, I traded a go-kart engine for mine, 46 Chevy 1/2 ton I was 17 at the time, Other than a switch to 12 volt the truck stayed stock, I hauled fire wood, dirt and every thing else I could get in the bed. I sold it ten years later to help pay for college, I miss that truck.

[@diyjeff1838]

Such a great truck!! Your channel is becoming one of my favorites!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@boberickson1157]

That is such a cool rig!! Love all your projects. Thanks for sharing.

[@Coalblack79k10]

So many cool build and projects we need some 3 wheeler build videos and a little series on them 40s half ton pickups 👍🇺🇸

[@christopherconrad4156]

I was looking for a decent 46 to build when I found my 39. My mother said you aren t going to keep those big swoopy fenders are you. I said thats why I bought it.

[@thomasrogers2093]

I like they way you do up these old trucks. You have a cool way of designing and adapting things to work.

[@rogercpate4386]

Thanks for the tour, the old Chev Truck is awesome, channel is cool, I'm old school too in most things I do, so I appreciate the old ways and things.

[@kentmackey2717]

That flat bed is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@rustypaul38]

Merlon, you are a genius putting all of these rigs together. I love seeing your videos and what you have done. If I ever get to Lake Havasu, I'm going to look you up, but don't look for me when it's 120. I'll try to go by Fab Rat's first and steal us some sodas. Hahaha

[@LockheedStarliner]

Hi Merlin...really like your channel. Thanks for the cool V8 boat retore and give back. What a survival story. Your Cummins knowledge might come in handy over at Anchor Brand Ranch channel. Ramzi is Michelles' cousin and has a Cummins that needs to be swapped into a Ford pickup so one of his 9 kids can drive it on the ranch! Thanks,,,John

[@LockheedStarliner]

Story at 10:20 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHmzZ6ilprSesNU

[@james94582]

Love the old school rides... I'd love to have an old iron to build over (a long) time!!

[@minidigger1000]

Another great video merlin love that truck 16 its a credit to you

[@SandyHansenPhotography]

Wow cool you used to fly a plane? why did you stop flying? We had a 172 Cessna and then we sold out and got a Cessna 210. My husband is a big diesel fan and he also built a custom jeep and gave it a custom paint job that had ghost flames so as you walked around at the ghost flames, change color, we owned a body shop and towing service for quite a few years, and Dupont paint was so impressed with his paint job on that jeep they offered to fly him to the headquarters and teach him more training to do custom paint jobs.

[@chrisbee4702]

Inspiring me to get a 72 f100 to put coyote engine and a crown Vic front suspension

[@rayscrafield2106]

Merlin, I gotta say, I'm so sad that I didn't find your channel sooner. I'm enjoying your creativity and ability so much. I'm 80 years old and never had the time or opportunity to do what you have done. I'm in awe of what you are able to do. I only wish that I was 50 years younger and lived in Havasu so that I could follow you around. I got sort of close to your rod building while selling tools for almost 40 years in So. Cal. I met a lot of great car builders but none that could do it all as you do. Even doing your own upholstery, WOW! I love that you use diesels in so many of your projects. Love them Cummins motors. I hope someday before I die that I can make a run to Havasu and just come see you and your shop.

[@tvann]

You keep it real Merlin, it's what I grew up around.... Love the Chanel

[@stevenmason6574]

Nice videos always Merlin. You sure got a lot of nice rigs.

[@SteveLaVoy]

Love the old trucks, especially the 46.

[@vanDeudekom]

Hello Merlin nice toys man super. Like your videos , thanks.

[@robertlantz2206]

You have a nice collection of trucks,you'll always have something to do.

[@rickharper1497]

Sweet truck Merlin!!

[@michaelguglielmo2749]

Love what you did with the old Chevy pickup , second time’s a charm !👍

[@megabinder]

Hi Merlin really love your show all of you guys from Matt's off road to Bobby Lane to your cousin you and your cousin all you people sound very humble appreciate watching your show I like to pick your brain at 12 valve coming in a 2500 suburban

[@robertlantz2206]

My first exposure to the mini semi, too cool 😎 gonna be keeping an eye on that project.

[@mrpopps6322]

That 46 is absolutely gorgeous

[@TheOldaz1]

Loving your trucks, I built a '46 "coupe utility" here in Oz many years ago, loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[@EL_Arson]

That's one sweet flatbed.

[@keitharnett1766]

Love your rusty gold great content keep videos coming!

[@arthurwagar88]

Thanks for sharing. Time to sleep.

[@buckyc.9069]

Aww,yeah. Love that stikshift. Never been a big fan of hydraulic clutches but, if it works, go 4 it. I'd put a wrecker Boom on it. Just 4 show.

[@garlandmoore6285]

Got a 1960 B75 Mack .Partial restored. STARTS.Runs.Drives..673ci 210HP. Single screw..will sale..

[@haroldphipps3457]

Those old B model Mack's are so ugly they are cute!

[@rickwatson1000]

Nice old truck !

[@ahrentelford1391]

Love the first gen R, built one for my son with the 200x front-end, I like the wide front, quite the collection of trucks.

[@bluesharp59]

Very cool video and trucks. Stay cool and a thumbs up.

[@KD5XB]

Great truck! But I saw a MAGNOLIA sign! Yeah, yeah, it says Mobil on it, but any oil field resident can tell you it's MAGNOLIA!

[@Mhurtle65]

WOW sweet truck......

[@mph6502]

I know what you mean about the heat, I live in NM. We don't get as hot as AZ but still pretty warm. One thing I've found that helps a lot is clear UV blocking window tint on your windows. Since it's clear it can be installed on the windshield, I have it on several of my vehicles and it makes a huge difference. Llumar and 3M make it, I'm sure other companies make it as well.

[@garylamb4777]

Love your videos and the collection of trucks and knowledge.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Love that old Chevy Flat bed with the 5.9 in it. 4x4. Those 3 wheelers are Badassed 250 R.Fast Trike...LOLGreat Video Bud. I dont blame you for keeping that garage Doors closed now Wow..

[@kdgckg]

She’s a beauty…

[@calholli]

That looked like the older 82 or 83 250R... I had an 84 and 85, water cooled-- Super fun