This has been one of the most asked questions and I have an answer! Skip to where I’m talking near the end if you don’t have time to watch the whole video.
looks GOOD! Impressive. My question; you stated helper springs; what type? My self I put in bolt on helper springs by Hellwig Products. It added a 1,000 lbs of capacity to my 1999 F150. Add a Sway Bar to the rear of the truck & what a difference it made since a tow a mini camper trailer. I'm a full size 8' foot bed Truck. You can also get a lift kit for the back if you feel the need, just some thought's.
The ones I purchased are bolt on as well from sdtrucksprings.com. They are working well enough although I may try airbags in the future, or maybe new leaf springs for the old truck.
@@woodsybuilder8013 - New leaf springs, or of there is a good shop around, re-arched springs will make a significant difference. In restoring older trucks that one of the first things I go for when I get started. It’s always amazing how soft and sagged out a set of springs get on an old pickup. Few people respected the payload of those vehicles back in the day. hahaha. With your truck, you likely have a door plaque that states the gross weight capacity of the truck as 5,000 lbs. that less the weight of the truck empty actually is the payload capacity. With fresh springs, your truck actually has (5,000 gross less 3780 (? I forgot the exact #) ) gives you a payload of 1220 lbs actually. That has to include occupants of the vehicle as well technically. Even with the older springs the truck handles fairly good. You would be surprised what a new set of springs will do. The truck is pretty loosely sprung currently. I am not meaning to put the truck down, I really like it as is, but it has just suffered the ravages of time. Rebuilding the front suspension will make a significant difference as well. That is taking on a good portion of that load as well. People often forget the payload is spread through all 4 corners of the vehicle. Like I said,,, shocks, springs, steering components,,,,, all of the undercarriage is the first step when I restore a truck. That establishes the basis for the rest of the truck restoration. (Stock, restomod, pro stock even,,,,,) I really hope you always find spots as nice as you did this weekend reflected in the video. Very amazing!! The dog is awesome too!! Haha.
A 1/2 ton pickup can carry 2000 pounds. If you are an illegal immigrant doing concrete work it can carry 3500 pounds... I regularly carry 3500 pounds in my 3/4 ton.
Goodo pilgrim ..im givin ya 9.85 .. on account ya put ya roof screws in the valley nor the mount .. that kinn be rectafied by flippin ya tin and longer screws .. Excellent effet ..😁pip pips and carryon pilgrims
With rubber washers they shouldn't be a problem in the valleys, and the pitch doesn't let the water pool to seep in. A dab of sealer on each could help as well.
I'm building one very similar to yours. The only real concern I have is how to seal the gable end that will face the wind when driving. Have you had any problems in that regard? Thank you. I see you haven't posted for a couple years and may not get this, but thanks anyway if you don't.
Hey, good luck on your build! For mine I used really good construction adhesive between all the seams and on the roof. Also extra screws on the front panel of roofing facing the wind. It’s held up good so far with no leaking!
In the trucking industry there a thing called G.O.A.L, get out and look. That set up will be the most dangerous thing on the road. Make sure you have really good insurance.
Thanks for checking out my camper build. I’m familiar with “goal.” It helps that the truck has oversized mirrors so I can see both sides of the camper and also with the window in front and door in back I can see behind me. Even with these precautions I have a spotter or get out and look when I back up. Take care!
Nice work man! See you out there on the road!
You should post a new truck camper tour and also camping videos
Amazing build! Its eyecatching.
Thanks, I get a lot of smiles going down the road with it:)
I need to build something for my truck just stumbled on your channel, I'm a subscriber for ideas to use on a possible build
I'm a new subscriber to your Channel 💙 Thanks for sharing !! ✌🏼
Very impressive! Love the truck too!
Thanks so much!
Love the Golden !
Thanks! He’s a great building companion:)
love it all
First problem you got is your driving a Ford! Get you an obs chevy with a 350!
looks GOOD! Impressive. My question; you stated helper springs; what type? My self I put in bolt on helper springs by Hellwig Products. It added a 1,000 lbs of capacity to my 1999 F150. Add a Sway Bar to the rear of the truck & what a difference it made since a tow a mini camper trailer. I'm a full size 8' foot bed Truck. You can also get a lift kit for the back if you feel the need, just some thought's.
The ones I purchased are bolt on as well from sdtrucksprings.com. They are working well enough although I may try airbags in the future, or maybe new leaf springs for the old truck.
@@woodsybuilder8013 - New leaf springs, or of there is a good shop around, re-arched springs will make a significant difference. In restoring older trucks that one of the first things I go for when I get started. It’s always amazing how soft and sagged out a set of springs get on an old pickup. Few people respected the payload of those vehicles back in the day. hahaha.
With your truck, you likely have a door plaque that states the gross weight capacity of the truck as 5,000 lbs. that less the weight of the truck empty actually is the payload capacity. With fresh springs, your truck actually has (5,000 gross less 3780 (? I forgot the exact #) ) gives you a payload of 1220 lbs actually. That has to include occupants of the vehicle as well technically. Even with the older springs the truck handles fairly good. You would be surprised what a new set of springs will do. The truck is pretty loosely sprung currently. I am not meaning to put the truck down, I really like it as is, but it has just suffered the ravages of time. Rebuilding the front suspension will make a significant difference as well. That is taking on a good portion of that load as well. People often forget the payload is spread through all 4 corners of the vehicle.
Like I said,,, shocks, springs, steering components,,,,, all of the undercarriage is the first step when I restore a truck. That establishes the basis for the rest of the truck restoration. (Stock, restomod, pro stock even,,,,,)
I really hope you always find spots as nice as you did this weekend reflected in the video. Very amazing!! The dog is awesome too!! Haha.
@@shitloveaduck Thanks so much for the words of wisdom! I look forward to the day I can take the old truck into the shop and have those things done.
love the dog, the rest is....... trailer park stuff
Haha, not sure if that is a compliment or criticism, but thanks for watching!
A 1/2 ton pickup can carry 2000 pounds. If you are an illegal immigrant doing concrete work it can carry 3500 pounds... I regularly carry 3500 pounds in my 3/4 ton.
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This is a 1966 F-100. It was rated for a little over 1000lbs or 1400lbs depending on tires and springs
How come you stopped uploading? I'd love to see more of this build in the wild
Hey, thanks for the comment! I’ll be making some more videos this Spring!
Goodo pilgrim ..im givin ya 9.85 .. on account ya put ya roof screws in the valley nor the mount .. that kinn be rectafied by flippin ya tin and longer screws .. Excellent effet ..😁pip pips and carryon pilgrims
With rubber washers they shouldn't be a problem in the valleys, and the pitch doesn't let the water pool to seep in. A dab of sealer on each could help as well.
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Im curious on fuel mileage
I'm building one very similar to yours. The only real concern I have is how to seal the gable end that will face the wind when driving. Have you had any problems in that regard? Thank you. I see you haven't posted for a couple years and may not get this, but thanks anyway if you don't.
Hey, good luck on your build! For mine I used really good construction adhesive between all the seams and on the roof. Also extra screws on the front panel of roofing facing the wind. It’s held up good so far with no leaking!
Thank you for your response. Nice build by the way!!@@woodsybuilder8013
Hi i was wandering where i could get the jacks you use for the camper
Hi there, I’m not sure. I got mine off an old camper that I demolished.
@@woodsybuilder8013 ok thanks
In the trucking industry there a thing called G.O.A.L, get out and look.
That set up will be the most dangerous thing on the road.
Make sure you have really good insurance.
Thanks for checking out my camper build. I’m familiar with “goal.” It helps that the truck has oversized mirrors so I can see both sides of the camper and also with the window in front and door in back I can see behind me. Even with these precautions I have a spotter or get out and look when I back up. Take care!
I love the truck
Thanks, I feel lucky to have it!
Thanks! Close, 66
My 2023 Silverado 5.3 V8 sounds terrible in comparison to your truck.
I do love the old engine rumble