My DIY custom steel tray build on a old 4WD!

A custom build steel flatbed tray, here is the full build in under 10 mins! I made this video for the people that want to quickly watch the whole process to help them on their own custom trays! I really enjoyed making this video and watching the process myself as so much time and work goes into a project this big but the end result is so worth it! I love the look of the custom steel trays and cannot wait to use this beast more now! thanks for watching and I hope this video inspires some people to give it a crack, thanks guys :)
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[@lachyau7288]

I love those safety squints at the start

[@JSaysHey]

“Safety squints engaged “ **AvE

[@uncledodge9396]

I did a similar build around 30 years ago on a Ford P100D, although I used reclaimed 2 inch thick oak boards for the bed rather than sheet steel, whole build took three afternoons plus a couple of hours on the forth day for wiring up the lights.

[@RoamLyfe]

That would have looks great! Well done!

[@JohnEPezze]

Man I love those round headlights with the turn signals built right in them that's freaking great

[@Paul-q3m7k]

Running the proven technique know as “the safety squint “ ! This is popular in pit weld shop at the mine here in Canada as well. Nice one fellas !

[@deckum23]

Now flip the hitch and bolt it to the top of the frame, would give more ground clearance in the rear and fill the gap between bed and frame.

[@Newdaynewlife-l2q]

This is fun project ever to be able to do it.

[@jasereynolds_]

Must be an awesome feeling to have a great looking tray and say you’ve done it all yourself. Wicked job mate 👍

[@markadams8857]

Awesome job looks incredible. I may be trying to copy. My bed got damaged and not want to replace with stop. Thanks for sharing.

[@joerowland7350]

Fenders mud flaps glued on plate N then you HEAR a rice burner rev lol Girly man you have bin trimed

[@josephkopeczy2678]

flat bed are the best if you pulkl a 5th wheel trailer if you have the bed made for you ask to have the corner in the back so you can make u turns better so the bed dont hit the trailer

[@bencarvosso559]

Can't get enough of yor vids

[@RoamLyfe]

Can’t get enough of your comments ❤️

[@jaysrcexpedition]

That's a nice flat bed I mean steel tray looks good.

[@andybrown5624]

Some fine work there mate!

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks Andy!

[@steelmill888]

Nice build I love the guy in flip-flops.He will regret that one day.

[@RoamLyfe]

This is for the blokes that don’t wanna watch 7 episodes 👌

[@Dale_D589]

Crazy, seeing all the small details in between is the best part

[@itsTHEFIREDOG]

legend

[@JohnEPezze]

Oh and don't get me wrong you have an excellent build there that truck is awesome I wish it was mine

[@RoamLyfe]

Thank you mate! Much appreciated

[@rickbarger5161]

Can't believe that one dudes grinding and Welding wearing sandals he'll figure it out when something heavy lands on his foot in the other guys just wearing tennis shoes

[@krebgurfson5732]

the best part is it looks like he's wearing hi-vis, because you know.. safety

[@bobbonner1314]

A nice big blob of molten Mig wire soon teaches a lesson to remember

[@subtleinfluence9478]

A lot of people act like disregarding safety measures is badass, until the point they are humbled by their own mistakes. It is foolish having impressionable youth looking up to you and fail to set a good standard for them, otherwise killed the tray despite the obvious inexperience with metalwork.

[@luigyalas8573]

No critiquen los tipos se ve que son expertos ,yo los felicito por muy buen trabajo, ya lo de la seguridad es cuestión de cada quien , eso nomas en las compañías lo exigen ,por las demandas ,por lo demás de nuevo ,felicidades buenos para trabajar muy fino trabajo, éxitos.

[@brunkbrunkbrunk]

Flip flops are the only way to roll in the shop man! Nothing lets you know if your shop is OSHA-compliant and clean more quickly than bare feet! Ask me how I know...

[@Iamgroot-iz8yq]

know that is one nice 4x4

[@sivteangkuch6112]

Seen it all , great to see in a quick vid, but ya only showed it after the white was grey, loved all the build vidz,

[@cruza1289]

Can you please tell me what you’re using for the base ? Is that alloy or stainless steel. And how have you secured it?? Thanks tray looks awesome

[@joonesvlog7281]

Love what you are doing, it is simple but satisfying after all...

[@UraniumMan]

It looks great, but what is it for if there are no tie downs or side rails to hold the cargo on? lol

[@brendanmcinerney2453]

Awesome job mate, great to watch

[@coreykranz1074]

Is the cut down on the French cut the width of the side rail so 75mm?

[@59eurobug]

Now build a flat bed camper for it!

[@TheArlen47]

The dude welding in flip flops is my people

[@maxt7525]

Had you welded much before this mate? You really inspire me!!!! 😁🙌👌

[@jimmyjams9048]

these trucks are so big and a shot wheel base is so hard to get on a late 80s truck. these trucks are so wide with the lwb theyre so huge- what a bullit proof truck, the mazda gear bok and dyna 4x4- how good is sikaflex-

[@NiclasKrause]

Never understood which cars the base for such a build is. Is it a Patrol Shorty?

[@user-to1do5fd3g]

Hey guys, just got a question... planning to do a good truck with a custom deck... will that help me carry more weight at te back?

[@jaredtansley3236]

Looks wicked fellas how much did it weigh??

[@marcfournier823]

Looks like a great design and build. You should have included a rub rail is my only criticism.

[@blossomsoffury8735]

Where are you going to strap chains or ratchet straps to when you actually need to haul something?

[@rikvah9817]

Sick rig! 💪🤘

[@Switching-Cars]

Awesome job, it looks bad ass !!!

[@dkalim6571]

very nice，wish I had a pick up and make a same one like yours

[@RoamLyfe]

Get cracking on one!!

[@ridgechapman1595]

Lookin good bro can’t wait for what’s next

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks ridge!

[@MarcusSchneidervlogs]

looks good mate

[@lachlantrace1514]

This is so good to watch, you never see people videoing there trays so cool to watch. What are the dimensions and the steel you are using?

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks mate!! Most of it is 75x50x3

[@gstone1345]

Looks real good

[@simonmazzotti2712]

Did you guys lift this on by hand? Got a similar tray and need to remove. Wondering if it's doable by hand.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Great looking build - truck and tray! Any idea how much the tray weighs? Cheers.

[@Kiwigd]

Awesome work.. I’m guessing you’ll add some tie-down points to the deck?

[@RoamLyfe]

100 percent will Add some in the future!

[@chrisconner6446]

Nice build

[@alfalisandro3203]

Mom i cant transport things right now, only with strapers that people can take my things in the parking kkk

[@janeblogs324]

So if you get rear ended the tray goes through your back?

[@ToyotasArmour]

quedo chingon, voy a hacer uno muy parecido para mi LC79, espero me quede chingon, soy nuevo en la soldadura. cheers / I'm cool, I'm going to make a very similar one for my LC79, I hope it stays cool, I'm new to welding SALUDOS from baja california mexico

[@gazman335]

Came out mint👌👍

[@bobbonner1314]

Great job

[@leighreed432]

Hey champions, thanks for the awesome content. I used your vids alot when building my tray. What size steel did you use for the back of your tray 150x50? I'm thinking of changing mine to be similar to what you've done.

[@calebneale4265]

How heavy do you estimate the tray to be?

[@kamikazekunze]

Nice build. Sub’d. ever think of taking the hitch off and welding right to the back frame? It sure would clean up the departure angle. 👍🏻

[@Htown82]

Is that just for the look or functional?

[@cxllum8700]

Nice editing on video mate

[@CravingClassics]

Well done, came out great brotha! 👊💯

[@williamoverton7265]

Very nice

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks!

[@dennisrockwell7834]

Welding & cutting over the fuel tank , no covering, safety third/boom! Not a good idea! " YIPES" I AM OUT OF HERE! GOOD JOB ALL IN ALL. THANKS FOR THE SHOW!

[@zekebugeja9874]

Did you use raptor liner for the tray aswel?

[@zip7806]

Looks like you forgot the anchor points for cargo straps.

[@jaredvanderkaaden6418]

What's the colour code for the grey? Looks mint

[@jacksonnash5234]

What are the tail lights mate?

[@jimmyjams9048]

a streight floor is the key

[@Budivedder]

Nice build I like it

[@MikeMartin-fj6vs]

Nice work. We call it a flatbed.

[@jasperdiprose7268]

Amazing work mate looks great🤙

[@jeremyurban9455]

Super nice build! Great job. Subscribed

[@jimmyjams9048]

do you know any who has dumped a barra/dingo 6 in one of these. i got one with a crossflow aussie 6- aussie sixes are heaps better than canadian 8s- i love the way my 302 works in the fairy but aussie sixs shit all over north american 8s

[@nikolasburnett8081]

How much did all that steel cost you?

[@River1411]

Top video man, what songs did you use towards the second half of the video? Cheers !

[@chillplacatetrance9213]

Hi, what's the thickness of those metals? Tnx

[@edwinbarrios9279]

What black paint do you use ?

[@sm9300]

Nice work champ, pulling off some clean as f fab work.

[@mokekr]

wish i could do this

[@imbr0d1e90]

Got to get a built not bought sticker on the tray.

[@particlesofenergy]

What was the adhesive you used to put the flat panels down?

[@billypreddy8971]

How much did the tray cost all up

[@youngmutuota1290]

Hey there. . What measurements did you use ?

[@sonofadutchman9315]

Millimeters

[@aodhfinn]

What thickness of metal did you use ...?

[@jeddenton1143]

Hey mate, nice build. Where did you get the mud guards from? Currently building something similar. Cheers

[@richardkerr1491]

Don't suppose you wanna share your cutting list? More interested in the box size you used than anything. Cheers

[@yashee96]

great video!!! music, shots, angles of everything was killer!!! loved the ending drone footage!!! what video editing program are u using?? cheers from TEXAS!!

[@williamlocke4111]

Hay lads and chance I could get the design for the tray im doing up a 1996 single cab hilux for when i go get my Ls this month and I think this would look bloody amazing on idk if u lads will see this but if u do just give I think over

[@slimthug6675]

What's in the air?

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

Nice.

[@RoamLyfe]

Thank you!

[@matty_isthemotto]

Don't wanna be that bloke but you owe me 1:55 seconds.

[@lonelyman1316]

Very gooddd from Thailand

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks mate!

[@joshuahohaia4092]

What’s your dimensions on you steel box sections 40x40?

[@brodeyjudd7397]

Where did you get them lights from

[@RoamLyfe]

eBay mate!

[@brodeyjudd7397]

Cheers mate you’ve been a big help

[@Glasy.]

how much for the patrol bruz

[@fernandesaraujo3262]

Top 👏

[@idriwzrd]

This may be obvious, but why is steel blue in Au?

[@RoamLyfe]

Just a paint to stop corrosion

[@sonofadutchman9315]

It’s on our national flag

[@robertkowalczyk4050]

What welder did you use?

[@thegoodrelaxingmusic7093]

i love watching that i cant afford

[@merdeka4510]

ok 👍👍🖐

[@nestorenriquehuerta6309]

Nice

[@j.sproductions8877]

Link to rear lights ?

[@delfososa4981]

Esta Genial¡¡¡¡ unas ruedas mas grandes siiiiiiiiiii¡¡¡¡

[@pistolpeds]

Keeping it clean will be a task. Black shows every bit of crap that's thrown at it.

[@fraserparsons2980]

siq video mate

[@jedforbes1029]

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