This Toyota Pickup Flatbed Is Looking SWEET!!! Build Episode 4

[@sultankuto8724]

Those hilux trucks look good and are tough as nails,am going to find one and start a build,great inspiration man!

[@jesusmelendez8976]

Nice build probably the most badass flatbed I ever seen

[@CameronNiemela]

This man is grinding. Literally

[@tris6528]

The clean green man lol your work is great to bro

[@austinniemela]

Haha grinding way too hard 😂

[@rbrehob]

I spent 2yrs to the day building a diesel rat rod with only a 85yr old cab. Besides the seats, I built everything including the frame. I wanted to quit many times but never did and when I took it on the first drive it was the best feeling.

[@steventaberski4011]

I've built alot of flat beds everyone has been different to what the owner wanted and needed your one hell of a fabricator keep up the awesome work

[@Badiullah]

3:18 to 4:34 = best advice ever.

[@garethl.2123]

Wow. I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel. I rarely like flat decks, but this is seriously impressive man. It's a work of art.

[@austinniemela]

Gareth L. Thank you!! Glad to have you here!!

[@garethl.2123]

@@austinniemela yeah man! I've got a 1st gen tacoma xtra cab. Nowhere near what your truck is but I'll be getting some ideas from your channel that's for sure!

[@gregjohnson4760]

I’m loving your channel so much dude. It’s so dope and cool. Please keep it up

[@austinniemela]

Greg Johnson thanks!!

[@brettnoss6220]

4:26 Thanks for the motivation!

[@coreymontgomery1861]

Awesome work! I’m learning a lot from this project.

[@MCLEO983]

"Let's build this cool shit"... that was the best part of the video :)

[@austinniemela]

👍👍

[@GrizzlyPath]

It looks great! I’m looking forward to the finishing touches. Makes me want a flat bed!

[@bryancondrey6457]

Consider looking at a modern utility trailer build. Notice many of these have a long V shape that ties the coupler assembly to the main frame. This is for lateral and longitudinal stability. If you are going to use that receiver assembly for a recovery point only you should be OK. If you pull a trailer, I think you need a bit more metal connecting the hitch directly to your truck frame, not just the bed assembly. Your overall form and design look well planed. I'm just a little overcautious about customer designed hitches that have no rated load calculations supporting the design.

[@sultankuto8724]

Hey man,i welcome correction since we all learn,but shouldn't the hitch be mounted with support from the chassis?am worried about that awesome bed should you pull something heavy.

[@trex4586]

Best looking flat bed i've ever seen lol good job man!!

[@imsorry8236]

I'm sorta thinking you built half a parachute on the back of your bed. But boy does it look gnarly. Good build

[@robperkins2674]

You rock dude I need one built.

[@emersonjessup8790]

great pump up speech also insane channel super inspiring hope you keep going. Buying the same truck this week. your inspiring my build for sure

[@kevingilson7917]

That looks bad ass Austin !

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Can’t go wrong with an old Tacoma, especially a custom built SAS Tacoma. My truck project isnt this involved now but it’s always fun to work on smaller details and get them just right

[@silverhairedguyindubai15]

Always love to see hard work pay off! Have you considered adding some drawers? Some simple storage would make the build pop! Just a suggestion. Keep up the great work.

[@greatwhiteshark448]

Amazing job n workmanship . I wish I had my own shop to do this kind of stuff . I wasn't smart enough to get a house with shop back in the day now its insanely too expensive. Cant wait to see finish product .

[@leeadam2632]

You can do this stuff in your driveway

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Lee Adam hell I mostly built a truck in my driveway 🤣 “no garage” sounds like an excuse to me

[@chancgoshorn2006]

I think it looks absolutely killer. When you told people you were going to do a flat bed I bet they all pictured a generic farm truck style bed

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Chanc Goshorn flat beds can look really good, but they have to be well thought out with effort put into design. But I think that’s the point you were getting at

[@toomanyprojectstx]

great build and awesome words my friend. thank you for the inspiration!!

[@scottwheeler5665]

Great workmanship Aust 👌 it’s great to watch the video in-depth . class mate 👌👌👌

[@bobcurtis7008]

The bed is looking sick!!!

[@andrewk8636]

Just found your channel today and binge watched this whole built and now I'm disappointed because I have to wait till you finish cuz I guess I though I was watching an old build that was already done. That's a really sick bed tho

[@austinniemela]

Andrew Khrb welcome! No we are building as we speak!!

[@tyfye5684]

Sweet rig brother. After you cut the back section of the frame down use a piece of 2x3 tubing for the rear cross member. Just a suggestion.

[@2H80vids]

Who knew how much cardboard it takes to build a flatbed? 😁 This is going to be a unique truck, solidly built and plenty strong enough. When it's all buttoned-up, I'd be interested to hear how much heavier it is than a stock pickup. She's certainly going to look good. 😁👍👌

[@jasonwarren6254]

What is the little handheld circular saw you are using to cut the sheet metal?

[@hdsquarebodyandmore.3592]

I want to know too, its not even throwing sparks.

[@austinniemela]

It’s a mini skill saw basically made for metal. Has a carbide blade and cuts great!

[@jasonwarren6254]

Can you provide a link to brand specs or price where you bought it. Thanks!

[@austinniemela]

@@jasonwarren6254 Eastwood Mini Metal Saw: amzn.to/2UbTbOb

[@brads2k678]

Damn this is an insane flatbed! I love it

[@chandlervandervelden3395]

Looks really good keep the videos coming

[@b-lopez394]

Nice bed design but how come you did not make it of aluminum like those on tow trucks? I also have a concern regarding to your structural design of the trailer hitch. All of the trailer hitches that I've seen are bolted or welded to the truck frame for added safety just in case the truck bed mounting bolts or nuts come loose. Hopefully your design can handle the pulling and pushing of the load. Also can handle the load if you use your truck to pull somebody who is stuck or if you are the one who is stuck and they are trying to winch you. It seems that there is a considerable amount of drop from your truck bed frame to the trailer hitch. You should consider installing some E-Tracks for your tie downs.

[@jimmadonna1436]

Austin sorry for the late reply, love the motivation speech! Love the triangular flow. It's really cool looking.

[@PullStartStables]

Awesome build! Your words of inspiration are great too! I can’t wait to get back in the shop to work on my tractor project 👍.

[@730426166]

From The Netherlands, keep up the good work, it is very nice !!!

[@charlesbray3118]

Thats some amazing work man keep it up cant wait to see the finished bed and truck

[@KenKillright]

My comment is simple: Thanks man!

[@harrisongriffin3752]

Great vid. Can you show how you made the mount

[@rickfoss1136]

Harrison Griffin cut square tube to the height you need. Then cut a plate to cap one end. Drill a hole through that plate for whatever size bolt your going to use. Slide your bolt through the hole and put a cpl strong tack welds on the hex side. (Once it’s welded to flatbed you won’t be able to hold the back side) Set your cap plate on one end of the tube with threaded end sticking out and weld it to the tube.

[@razinesh87]

Bro I love how you did the hitch!! Bed is coming out awesome !!

[@Calledspring]

More! So exciting to see

[@ZJ_Rubicon]

That’s looking really cool! Your giving me so many ideas.

[@44-Offroad]

Box your frame while the flatbed is off, and integrate a nice solid hitch that ties into the strength you are adding to to frame(its a win win) due to the extra weight your adding to that frame it can't hurt. . . And have it pop out in that same area behind the license plate. . Just my $00.02 !

[@44-Offroad]

**nvm i made this comment before i saw you went a diff route!

[@Iamthathillbilly]

You just gave me an idea.. I bought a homemade but well built utility trailer, my only complaint was it has no tie down points, never even thought about just drilling some holes in the metal of the sides in various places. Sure beats noisy and in the way D rigs

[@austinniemela]

OntarioRedneXXX i like it! The d rings just chip your paint off!!

[@cespool]

Great videos. Honestly I think I would have cut the frame and made top a side bolt plates because of the rear mount location.

[@philfoote829]

Coming along nicely

[@vloogle4924]

Thanks for the bit on setbacks. They too often kick me into a quitting attitude.

[@austinniemela]

Derek Samuel keep your head up!! 👍👍

[@Mudmowerdiesel]

Awesome channel thank you

[@notanymore9471]

Hey Bro great work. I have been wanting to do the same to my 07 regular cab Tacoma. Just curious if you know the approximate weight you added using steel???? I would love Aluminum but am leaning towards still for durability and cost but don’t Iike the idea of the added weight.

[@austinniemela]

Its about 550lbs!

[@notanymore9471]

@@austinniemela Awesome thank brother! Your channel is great 👍 One of my favorites for sure.

[@austinniemela]

@@notanymore9471 thanks man!!

[@rhettrumsey855]

Bad ass. I’m ready to see the final product! What color you thinking for the truck?

[@austinniemela]

Rhett Rumsey painting the truck the factory color

[@atch9790]

My fourteen yr old son, that looks sick🤘🏻. Nice work bro

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

Looks good hippie

[@davidmaring5382]

What kind of saw are you using to cut the flat plate. Your truck is looking good I love it 👍it’s sick good job my friend

[@austinniemela]

David Maring thanks! It’s a Eastwood mini metal saw

[@robertbarnett3409]

I am an ex fabricator my self and let me say that you are doing a great job.

[@austinniemela]

Robert Barnett thank you!

[@jason328d6]

Nice work. Pretty sure your hitch capacity far out weights the trucks.

[@austinniemela]

Jason 328D for sure! I’d rather over build than under build the hitch

[@danparo892]

Nice work, what brand is your little saw?

[@austinniemela]

Eastwood Mini Metal Saw: amzn.to/2UbTbOb

[@alfredovalle7471]

Man u have good skills let me ask u some what is that tool u using to cut the metal looks like is cutting butter

[@austinniemela]

Eastwood Mini Metal Saw: amzn.to/2UbTbOb

[@koos690]

Should cover the pick ups glass while grinding next to it. Glas and grinder do not mix.

[@davidreyes2886]

Gracias por los consejos.me gusta como está quedando Sin duda q será la mejor Toyota disfrutala!

[@fishpony1211]

Coming out bad ass!! 👍

[@wigit2216]

whats the purpose of the truck? like a daily? or a work truck? adventure rig?

[@austinniemela]

Little bit of everything, mostly just a project

[@corytryon6374]

Love it!! Can't wait to see it all finished!! 🤔With your snow bike on board!💯🔥 Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@95Z28A4]

Having your rear bed mounts at the end of the Toyota frame may cause the frame to flex at the end with a heavy load. Consider boxing the end of the Toyota frame with plate. The plate will stiffen the frame and should stop it from flexing.

[@redneckromeo8244]

Love the build! Have an 89 SR5 same color I’m planning on OM617 swapping!

[@henry7974]

The trays looking heaps good. But it’s gonna be pretty heavy

[@bigb2956]

Great job, but don't forget about mud flaps. Most states require mud flaps to protect other motorists.

[@high5acresfarm]

Sweet!! ....digging all the build vids brother!...can't wait for the next one👍

[@andrewprina931]

Bro... it’s coming out fuggin sweet! Can’t wait to see what you have planned for the lights. You going to bring this thing in the woods or just haul bikes with it?

[@BolteBuilt]

That sucks to have to redo stuff but the with a few tools you can make it look like it never happened.

[@asg5402]

3:20 Thanks

[@briggs1337]

should make it so you can install a roof top tent

[@redrider736]

Great build series! 🤙♥️🇨🇦

[@austinniemela]

Ryan ,redrider736 thank you!!!

[@ALEXRANCH]

Great build.. I looking to do something similar on my Hilux 1996 BR from Denmark

[@packingbone1953]

Badass!! If you ever go to sell it let me know I’ll drive a couple hours up north and buy it haha

[@tris6528]

Such great work bro respect keep this up 💥💥💥

[@rolandrockstarmega1299]

It does get frustrating at times. But yes keep up the good fight. If it was easy everyone would do it.!!!

[@jacobenglish2062]

Love this shit wish I could send a pic of my Yota flatbed!

[@CsokisMorisz]

incredibly accurate - correct in all details - super precise, because you are thorough - your knowledge is deep. google translate :)

[@michaelmatte4861]

How do I get in touch with you

[@travisgage8843]

Looks awesome, but every time he says stiffen up... drink

[@tonymagana2430]

Ho bra it’s again be a mean truck really like how your bed is come out ! Can wait to see it finished! Aloha 🤙🏻

[@zedperformance]

Ever watch optimal weldings KZbin, maybe I bet eh

[@margar1983]

This truck is going to be pretty bitching when done....you going to sell it?

[@ballard12]

I wouldn’t trust that hitch to tow anything. That gusset is not by any means overkill....

[@aaronhuff4484]

Another toyota with a flatbed....real beds to expensive for 90 percent

[@austinniemela]

Aaron Huff yeah exactly man! That’s why this one costs more to build (in materials) than I could buy one for! 🤔🤔