Modifying our inner wheel tubs, installing floor braces and cutting the wood for the bed floor.

[@koolkar55]

You put a lot of trust in that hydraulic ram holding the bed up while you're under it Brent. Love to see a safety stay for the "just in case" moment. Love this build Mate. Billy J... Queensland, Australia.

[@grammyhall53]

hi-tech engineering at its finest,this is how it was in the 50s and 60s growing up in sacramento california.this is when flatheads ruled the streets,up until the small block chevys and they started making speed equipment for them.we had the old nail heads and ponchos and the olds rockets.the hemis were used by the rich guys for ultimate power. gone are the days. tyrell santee

[@donaldhelgeson6769]

Love your jovial sense of humor. Love watching the progress you make, dealing with each project. Keep ‘‘em coming. Thanks, Don

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Creative Music while watching you create. Cool School.

[@donaldroblyer7364]

Years ago when all speedos were cable, they had couplers to put 2 cables together. They are probably impossible to find now but you never know. We used to make cables out leftovers and pieces. Love your show. This is how we used to build cars. A lot more fun this way than changing parts.

[@russellmiller2801]

Maybe Dorman makes a universal kit?

[@russellmiller2801]

Yes 83 inch inside you could heat shrink two outer together.

[@papeep2694]

Not everyone would think to drop those tubs but that is a huge bonus to the overall look of the truck. It's those little details that create wins.

[@N-Scale]

Pablo likes everything !!!!

[@dennisthurston727]

I know it would cost more than the wood but a sheet of steel on the bed floor would be nice especially with the dump bed.Maybe find and old dump truck bed. I love what you're doing on this build. It's awesome as all of your bids are 👍 The olied plywood looks great. Nice job Brent

[@dav1dsm1th]

Always entertaining. Thanks for the videos. Stay safe out there.

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice job Brent on the Bed

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That bed looks and will work much Better Brent! Always Love watching and listening!

[@dfusit]

Love the lowered wheel tubs, nice look. Oiled plywood works great for bed floors, you can always re-oil them later on too if needed. Great build.

[@Hangman675]

Really enjoying this build!

[@paulous1325]

Coming along nicely , New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@brianjacobs3386]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while, I’d like to say thank you, brings back memories from when I was young and on the farm, you do way better work than we did, but it was the thing do it to make it work. 👍

[@robertbennett9243]

Love how you have a plan and then change it to fit when your plan changes. Was watching to see if you somehow got the plywood on the wrong side,but you didn't. Pablo looks at you like "I've been ready to go inside for over an hour now". another good episode.

[@michaelkidd4408]

Yes you we’re right. He did flip it the wider sheet started on the passenger side.

[@rattnalle4]

Cut everything up and weld random stuff👍🏻👍🏻 i kinda live by that motto😂🤣

[@henryescat1104]

Painting with Oils... Nice work!

[@richmill6043]

👌👌👌you soon will have the vehicle for your weather! 😎

[@wizerd5150]

happy thanksgiving to Halfass Kustoms and all his subs !

[@skiplambert4693]

For being a metal fab guy, you did really good with wood!!

[@stuartfletcher2378]

You never cease to amaze me, I love the way your mind sees things long before they come about. Keep warm, be safe, God Bless. Waiting for the next move. Stu from Ontario.........................................

[@davidsolloway9349]

Coming along very well ... a little everyday goes a long way!

[@alkennedy1124]

Happy thanksgiving buddy nice to see you on here thanks BigAl California

[@MrHevyshevy]

Very nice. Super cool dog.

[@jackmehoff2961]

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hangout . Later ...

[@keithharden7844]

Excellent music

[@WingmanJohnny]

Great job my brother. I like it. You are one heck of a fabricator. Keep up the great work and I will keep on watching

[@jaimesan2609]

This is one of my favorite builds along with the '49 GMC. Speaking of which....

[@fonhollohan2908]

I would extend the top of the fender towards the inside wall of the box. To close that gap so it doesn't look odd. Once its painted it'll look better. you can even butt weld it into the fender and it will look more factory. That wood is going to expand especially when it gets wet. So leaving a gap is probably the best Idea.

[@raywilson800]

Nice doggy. Oh, got side tracked. Hey ya, great work.❤

[@stevehetrick2676]

Idea, put a piece of plywood against the front panel of the truck bed. This will help to prevent further damage of the front of the bed! You will wish you had built a dump bed on a truck year's ago , the make it so much more useful 👍👍👍

[@DAPwny]

Done this 2 times now. 3/4" Marine Ply wood tongue and grove Works great.

[@grayghost75]

Very cool. Thanks for the video.

[@danielsidaway719]

Well done! Maybe Pablo wants a brush too......nah, he just wants a ride. Good luck getting him in that beast. Watch out running those tires on a hard-packed rural road in the winter. I've seen plenty of our light military vehicles end up in a ditch with tires using that same tread pattern; they're fine in mud but dangerous on hard-packed rural winter roads.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Yeah have used these a bunch in past trucks.

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

Enjoyed your show and fitment of the plywood floor that's really kool and I'm a model builder and learn from the best on all of the Utube channels, see ya next time.

[@claytonselfridge7518]

love this truck

[@gernestpeters7603]

If I remember correctly most hoists have a brace for the rear of the hoist to sit on while down. Just to keep it for shaking to pieces while driving down the road. I enjoy your videos.

[@david929190]

Trailer deck screws self tap and have nice wide flat heads.

[@EdOfTheNorth]

Thanks for the video. Amazing talent as usual and everything just works. Perfect!

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Used motor oil worked for me every time. Your doing a super job!

[@pdrake2572]

Always, the best.. Paul from Ohio..

[@jaywebb3105]

The plywood looks good 👍

[@huuge3484]

A good scratch after a hard days work.Thanks

[@tomclaes450]

Good job keep up the good work greatings from belgium 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bman2020]

Looking great see ya on the next one 👋👍🇨🇦

[@Blgrsslvr]

Really like the way you did the bed floor.And the used motor oil is a great idea.It's looking great!

[@allanimalstaxi]

Another great educational tutorial video on cleaning up the old dump bed floor and installing floor bracing, lowering wheel tubs, fitting the new plywood flooring and oiling the plywood. The truck ( the beast) is really looking awesome and one of a kind. Take care my friend.

[@jeffhoop2004]

Brent you inspire me to keep plugging away, Your videos in my retirement help- me .

[@davidnelson6893]

What a skil that is

[@garymccord4277]

Truck looks as if it is about ready to use when old man winter sets in. Guess it will get a nice rattle can paint job so no need to fear that it might get scratched while you are enjoying this great build.

[@chrisdrake7450]

Thanks!

[@dominicdevone2684]

Wow, that's awesome man. You know, for someone claiming to have limited carpentry skills, that's pretty damned good man, awesome work as always. Really loving this project.

[@nzs316]

On sailboat trims I've used transmission fluid. It gives a reddish hue and soaks up nicely into the teak trims. Old school works all the time.

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

Been a long turkey day down here, just getting caught up on your videos. Always a great day working on the Tonka truck. Thanks for sharing,

[@rtaylor190]

Happy turkey dam god bless yall be safe

[@raymondcoggins297]

Oh happy thanksgiving

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Brent :) also on wheel tubs &wood floors to and on wheel inner tubs for not rust out you try put rubber mats and small cap screws with washers on box to do spot said could get hand in too weld up ! Something try too out!

[@stanleymartin1613]

Digging the progress. Great video. Enjoyed watching. Neat stuff. ✌️

[@rickbarger5161]

The 1967 through 1972 tubs those are always good to use for what you're using if you have them laying around I spoke too soon I like your idea better hahaha anyway thanks for the videos always a good time I think it's coming along

[@rustyirongarage4465]

That is such an awesome truck! Ultimate shop truck!

[@johnnyzander1466]

I made a longer speedometer cable out of two. I just cut the inner wire and then the outer casing 2' shorter and soldered on a 1' piece of brake pipe to the wirejoint and a suitable rubber hose to the outer casing. Didn't look very nice, but has worked for years now. 👍 And I think it's the first time I've seen Pablo at a slightly faster pace than "walk" 😂

[@manicmechanic9117]

Holy crap I have that same crummy Black and Decker jig saw that thing must be 50 years old . I still use it but man it sux . LOL . Happy Thanks Giving !

[@BB-dw6dr]

Thanks for posting a video today now I have something to watch while the family watches football I'm not into any of that sports stuff I'm all about trucks and cars myself been watching this whole build and many of your others from over here in Washington State on our farm.

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

nice work i like that motor oil stain look

[@yolandeportor6800]

Love watching you

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Easy and simple solution to fix a floor in the bed :)

[@shanethompson7543]

Another awesome video

[@dipe277]

Well done Brent love all that you did.

[@johnds6621]

My wife likes the progress on your truck and is impressed that you built it. I guess I need to find a project so she can be impressed with me too. LOL Pablo looked mad.

[@donhoughton271]

Looks good all flat 👌

[@4STEVEJOY34]

So, good of you to add a little extra joy to this Thanksgiving Day, with a great video.

[@astravanmk2]

Thanks for this Brent, another cracking update.

[@anytractorman]

The used motor oil is great for the floor. I did the same with my shed. I soaked all the floor joists and underside of the plywood with used diesel oil, 22 years ago. Still rot free.

[@josephacerra5987]

Sweet thanks for sharing 💯 enjoyed👀👀👀👀

[@glenncampbell9126]

Muddy Waters good music.

[@goofball3236]

happy thanksgiving to everyone and there familys

[@harrytaylor6854]

LOL that was funny thought i heard a parrot i have said that a lot in my house I am not a carpenter .Yes it will be fine looks good to me well done sir Brent

[@randymcgee9176]

It’s looking good

[@bobbybrown1708]

This is a great build, not just a fun vehicle, you will find many uses for it.

[@mikef.1000]

Was kind of hoping you'd go for some timber planking for the tip bed floor... which you could then 'season' with that best of all timber oils: sump oil! Fresh coat at the end of every summer works a treat. But the plywood (assuming it's marine grade ply?) is going to be strong and light. Other alternative would be a steel floor...

[@jamesfairbairn1588]

Great video Brent. Better hurry up and get the ole girl on the road. Pablo is starting to look impatient lol.

[@grahamcook1212]

The old sump oil mate it looks great Brent cheers 🍻 👍

[@daviddamico4288]

Looks good Brent, I like the oil stain , something different

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

Happy thanksgiving Pablo 👍

[@Mg427212]

Great video and keep up the fantastic work

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

Thanks for putting out a "Thanksgiving Day " video for us Americans I know I appreciated it ! Loved the oil treatment , although Great was Not amused lol ! Godspeed Brent

[@davidbrumfield158]

Never seen that before with the motor oil cool

[@danadreger953]

I’m new to your channel Wish I had found it sooner I have been bin watching ,,, Surprise how many vehicles you find Thanks for sharing

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Looking great brother 👌.

[@waynekarnold]

I use that track on trailer decking And we just you self-tapping they work really good

[@brucemorris6319]

That’s what I use to treat the floor on my 16 foot trailer used motor oil works great.

[@raymondcoggins297]

As always looks good

[@johnroof2663]

I don't have much of an answer for a speedo cable but the ole truck is come along. When you done it's going to be a beast of a truck though.

[@johnpetersen8116]

Great progress, Brett! Love the bed floor and tubs. Your heater system will be a template for me when I install a mini system in my kawasaki mule! Well done!

[@morgansword]

Funny how used oil is the only wood stain I ever used with some kind of a decent look to it. Love the direction it went. I kinda wonder if Strong's garage has the old tools we used to make speedo cables with?? They do have a old tool collection to envy most of. We could at one time go in to a shop and tell them just how far off the speedo was and they put different ratio gears on the cables to match it up right. I know that was what we did with our big rigs until everything went electrically driven

[@eddykirksey6981]

Very nice. Truck is looking good!!

[@simonharris1804]

Think you may need some sort of cross member at the back of your hoist dump ram just as a support Cross member with a old gearbox mount or rubber pad of sorts it may bounce causing problems down the track lot of weight there Just a suggestion mate Getting there great build 👍

[@777Timberwolf]

Oil on the wood bed? Wow, based on when you applied it looked like wood stain. well done HK, by the way love your dog Pablo.

[@swamppy4880]

From a carpenter s stand point. You did excellent