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

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2022
  • 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...
    For everyone asking about the A/C ebay link.. Here it is! www.ebay.com/itm/163083327339

Komentáře • 282

  • @gregmorrical2283
    @gregmorrical2283 Před 2 lety +16

    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
    @mattc.310 Před 2 lety +14

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

  • @jb3536
    @jb3536 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @ptcobra15
    @ptcobra15 Před 2 lety +15

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

  • @mclarenscca
    @mclarenscca Před 2 lety +3

    That 46 is just a really cool ole truck!

  • @MARKWILLIAMS-tm4rf
    @MARKWILLIAMS-tm4rf Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @98xj64
    @98xj64 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @crbrepairmotorcycles6608
    @crbrepairmotorcycles6608 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @brucejames3055
    @brucejames3055 Před 2 lety +17

    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.

  • @robertkendall1037
    @robertkendall1037 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @johntimm7265
    @johntimm7265 Před 2 lety +2

    I love your 46. What a great truck.

  • @jamesgreen3831
    @jamesgreen3831 Před 2 lety +2

    What a cool old truck

  • @timothymorrell4023
    @timothymorrell4023 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @cristianoalmaraz5051
    @cristianoalmaraz5051 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @reallifehardtruth4465
    @reallifehardtruth4465 Před rokem +1

    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

  • @SLCFarms
    @SLCFarms Před 2 lety +6

    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 CZcams so much better. Thanks for showing that beautiful truck off Merlin.

  • @michaelbidlack5739
    @michaelbidlack5739 Před 2 lety +3

    That flat bed truck is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @dixiemae5042
    @dixiemae5042 Před 2 lety

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

  • @joesphbest3120
    @joesphbest3120 Před 2 lety +9

    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.

  • @jcnme
    @jcnme Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 Před 2 lety +4

    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

  • @ronniec8038
    @ronniec8038 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @genehart261
    @genehart261 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @jdright1157
    @jdright1157 Před 2 lety +5

    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.

  • @98xj64
    @98xj64 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @robertottwell605
    @robertottwell605 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @kalaehina814
    @kalaehina814 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @levergun
    @levergun Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @brianjenkins5591
    @brianjenkins5591 Před rokem +1

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

  • @jasonwilson2377
    @jasonwilson2377 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @brianschmidt2747
    @brianschmidt2747 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @bradledger3347
    @bradledger3347 Před 2 lety +5

    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.

  • @davids6533
    @davids6533 Před rokem

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

  • @papayork1907
    @papayork1907 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @brucegarrett7232
    @brucegarrett7232 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @larrylane6512
    @larrylane6512 Před rokem

    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

  • @minidigger1000
    @minidigger1000 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @michaelaldridge3616
    @michaelaldridge3616 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @stephenpoe2037
    @stephenpoe2037 Před 2 lety +1

    Interesting old Trucks !

  • @simonharris1804
    @simonharris1804 Před 2 lety +3

    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

  • @nickhartsock9849
    @nickhartsock9849 Před rokem +4

    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😂

  • @harrytaylor6854
    @harrytaylor6854 Před 2 lety +1

    very neat old trucks

  • @user-KrackerJack
    @user-KrackerJack Před rokem

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

  • @turbogrin
    @turbogrin Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Jammer.1
    @Jammer.1 Před 2 lety +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 !

  • @diyjeff1838
    @diyjeff1838 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @Coalblack79k10
    @Coalblack79k10 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @GOOF2ooo
    @GOOF2ooo Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @boberickson1157
    @boberickson1157 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @vanDeudekom
    @vanDeudekom Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @steveschmitt2849
    @steveschmitt2849 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @kentmackey2717
    @kentmackey2717 Před rokem

    That flat bed is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

  • @quartfeira
    @quartfeira Před rokem +1

    That truck is so, so cool!

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing 👍😀

  • @davidilbeck
    @davidilbeck Před 2 lety +1

    AC ducts in dash. Fantastic!

  • @christopherconrad4156
    @christopherconrad4156 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 Před 8 měsíci

    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.

  • @thman6453
    @thman6453 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @thomasrogers2093
    @thomasrogers2093 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @robertlantz2206
    @robertlantz2206 Před rokem +1

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

  • @james94582
    @james94582 Před rokem +1

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

  • @supersport1986
    @supersport1986 Před 2 lety +2

    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!

  • @robertlantz2206
    @robertlantz2206 Před rokem +1

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

  • @tvann
    @tvann Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @stevenmason6574
    @stevenmason6574 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @abikerinpa
    @abikerinpa Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @rogercpate4386
    @rogercpate4386 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @haroldphipps3457
    @haroldphipps3457 Před 2 lety +1

    Bad ass projects!
    Thanks for the bio, and updates! Appreciated!

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @moparman1962
    @moparman1962 Před 2 lety +4

    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. 👍

  • @keitharnett1766
    @keitharnett1766 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your rusty gold great content keep videos coming!

  • @garylamb4777
    @garylamb4777 Před rokem

    Love your videos and the collection of trucks and knowledge.

  • @mrmongo6722
    @mrmongo6722 Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @professorfalken4600
    @professorfalken4600 Před 2 lety +2

    120 is sweater weather in my part of AZ

  • @rustypaul38
    @rustypaul38 Před 2 lety +8

    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

  • @Chris38908
    @Chris38908 Před rokem

    Merlin has some skills love the trucks all of em .

  • @LockheedStarliner
    @LockheedStarliner Před rokem +1

    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
      @LockheedStarliner Před rokem

      Story at 10:20 minutes
      czcams.com/video/6HP6uoqOkzs/video.html

  • @SteveLaVoy
    @SteveLaVoy Před rokem +1

    Love the old trucks, especially the 46.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr Před 2 lety

    Thanks for filming!!!

  • @megabinder
    @megabinder Před 2 lety +2

    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

  • @davestevens4263
    @davestevens4263 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome flat bed Chevy . I just love the look

  • @toddunruh3998
    @toddunruh3998 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @disolejunk
      @disolejunk Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @toddunruh3998 Před 2 lety +2

      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.

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice history update, love it! Thanx !

  • @rickharper1497
    @rickharper1497 Před 2 lety +1

    Sweet truck Merlin!!

  • @mrpopps6322
    @mrpopps6322 Před 2 lety +1

    That 46 is absolutely gorgeous

  • @ahrentelford1391
    @ahrentelford1391 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @benrossbach6501
    @benrossbach6501 Před 2 lety +1

    So helpful. Been looking at those ebay ac units. Because of this it's ordered. Thanks

  • @SandyHansenPhotography
    @SandyHansenPhotography Před rokem +1

    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
    @chrisbee4702 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @thomasbailey8306
    @thomasbailey8306 Před 2 lety +1

    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..

  • @Jrsclassics
    @Jrsclassics Před 2 lety

    I need to go to the oilfields man to go from broke to where you are now thats a comeup. I love your videos and your ideas. That was a score on all those LS engines you picked up. Keep the vidos rolling. Thanks.

  • @rickwatson1000
    @rickwatson1000 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice old truck !

  • @skippyjones4195
    @skippyjones4195 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Martin what an Awesome collection you have of OLD IRON love it 👍🇺🇸✌️💪🏻

  • @benlavaki5017
    @benlavaki5017 Před 2 lety +1

    love the hot weather

  • @detroitgarage9430
    @detroitgarage9430 Před rokem +1

    Great video, glad I've found your channel.:) Lot's of great ideas for my Diamond T.:)

  • @tomcleghorn4005
    @tomcleghorn4005 Před rokem

    Love this channel. Can’t wait for fall too see that mini

  • @play4dayzproductions347
    @play4dayzproductions347 Před 2 lety +2

    Keep the videos coming man, you'll be the next "big" youboober in no time. Love the builds man, my gosh. Would love to own one some day!