I really enjoy the way you first state the problem, giving all us Mr Fixits the opportunity to exercise our our design licks even if only to ourselves. Then you show us yours and they tend to be very elegant. With the reflectors those hinges will be perfect.
At first I was disappointed with the build, but I see the end goal and I love how you have brought it back and made it functional. You have given it a new lease on life. Love your channel Mustie1!
At first I said to myself. I would have just done a tilting truck bed but then this is YOUR project and these are your ideas and the way YOU want to do it. That is why I enjoy watching other peoples projects because they have other ideas other than mine. Keep up the great work. PMA
I really like the idea of ramps that would fit in the middle compartment. And super interested in your process of aging new paint. I really like that you added the top over the back, looks better than stock. but non a fan of the cell look, especially since you probably add bikes in the back.
Good job Mustie, I admire your mechanical abilities and your eye for quirky design features. Thank you for entertaining us with your videos. I look for each new video, you present a . new idea as though we are your friend there with you.
Nice conversion to your world of use! I have boxed insides of tailgates. I usually get all drilled for the plug welds, then do one corner weld, warm up the whole skin with a weed burner, then weld the other 3 corners. I then warm the skin back up and weld the rest. I only warm the skin up about 50° - 75° over the frame. It stretches the skin & makes it more resistant to dents and wrinkles. Heat it too much and it may warp the frame. I'm really NOT ocd, but little details help the final results. Great video series, continuing a Great Channel.
Great series on the Cushman, myself I liked the pickup look, but I have to say it will get a lot of attention at shows, etc the way it is. I learned a few things, and really enjoyed the build.
Your “Paddy Wagon” looks GREAT! Hinges and gates are built extreme well and your excellent design works for both open and closed operation! Body lines are perfect front to rear and on top! Esthetics are nice no matter which way you look at it! I know it ended up taking longer and evolved further from your original “ just fix it up” idea! But you should be proud of another awesome creation and build!
I was skeptical when you started cutting up the box -- and when those hinges stuck out, but you've certainly got a talent for fabrication, and a creative eye. I really like it. I'm jealous.
Great tip using the hammer for support while welding, I noticed that right off looks very slick. With all the welds and repairs to have the doors line up and that hinge was genius.
Super vid, as always, Mustie! Thanks for giving us the chance to share (however vicariously) in your adventures. The kibitzing is fun; I would have, for instance have sleeved the bolts with a short length of tubing, but as you say, it’s your Cushman….
i remember when i was a kid ,we used to have electric milk floats delivering milk to your doors in the early mornings, the Cushman reminds me of them , Thanks for the memories Darren .Take care all. Mac
You do a good job making it feel as though I was standing there watching, And speaking like a father/grandfather talking to child/teenager. It's great.
I had the thought that the tail lights should mount on them, but I think I like your idea of reflectors better as no wiring is required. Love this series of videos.
Love watching how you come up with different solutions when building things. no matter what your doing, you only have to please you. Thanks for another video my friend. Happy Easter to you and your family.
"and because it's mine..." this is a great series, you are always just droning on second monitor while I work. Every once in awhile you ask me a question and I answer.
Totally cool idea didn't see it right away with the top and the bars and tailgate. You have the best garage away from the house. The wife can't complain about the smoke or the noise. Big fan of your channel. I enjoy when you talk to the camera as if we were standing there. Yeah I know its the simple things lol! Eric, Grand Blanc MI
Mustie1 I don't mean it in a bad way at all sorry if it came across like that. I mean it more in the way that it doesn't have to be done professionally like 99% of people moan about because I certainly still have tons to learn.
Mustie1 in fact it's through watching your channel that I'm considering making my own automotive channel that I'm calling amateur enthusiast as I don't own half the knowledge or tools you have but I like to tinker with my car a lot as you do.
Thanks buddy. I'm currently in negotiations for a '69 type 3 wagon... proving hard to convince this guy to sell. Your VW videos will be of great assistance to me in the restoration. Thanks again 🙂
Looking very good. The tailgate is now very strong. You mentioned looking for low profile nuts or shoulder bolts. You have a metal lathe, you can turn down nuts and bolts as needed. That is what I do. Dave.
Dam that tail gate is strong, i can't see the bikes ever being heavy enough to move it :-D I like the idea of endstops on the gates, the tapping would drive you mad.
Gonna need to red flag the bikes like a log truck. Great vid, I worked on a job that used one of theses fine cushman machines. Had a flat bed. And two different sized wheels in the back. Used it for landscaping work. Bringing back some memories with this project. Thank you
Consider adding a small red reflector inside the boxed out hinge area. This way, when the gate is open, there is a little red to catch your eye and it would look cool too boot! Thanks for the videos!
I really like this project. When I first saw your plan to raise the roof I thought man he is going to ruin it. But now, I really like the paddy wagon look.
Mustie you're doing what is turning out to be a fine machine from deep wrinkles of the crafty part your mind well done enjoyed it all looking forward the amazing aging process that's going to pop then!!!
Really enjoying this whole Cushman series. Taking lots of mental notes (and some on paper) regarding your metal fabrication. However for the life of me I have never gotten a harbor freight step bit to last more than a few holes, even using cutting oil...
I love this build! It is giving me the fizz to do something like this but in my own style (electric drive). Though I really miss your old style where you used to let us watch the stuff being done...kind of skipping that now. For those upper hinges...you could put a couple turn signals there...running the wires through the 1" square tubing.
Looking great, Mustie ! You made the right decisions about A) the wood floor. Naaah. B) the hinges. Would have looked dummy with angled pianos set-up. Naaaah again. Can"t wait till you "age" the added parts !
I'm not a fan of the "Rat Rod" look but I'm really starting to appreciate why you are doing what you are doing. Hauling your fantastic vintage looking bikes around in a shinny- new looking vehicle would just not look right! Great job Mustie.. Thank you for taking us along , look forward to every video.
I really like the way this is turning out. The whole idea and theme has come together well and I must say that your fabrication skills are solid my friend. Hats off to you and I look forward to more.
Been saving your videos for saturday morning, I enjoy watching them while eating cold pizza and drinking mate (argentinian infusion). Greetings from Argentina!!!
I love this thing. I see it hauling bikes to a show and hauling little kids at a fair or show. They would love to ride in it. You could put the dog catcher signs on it and go to a dog park and "arrest" the bad dogs that cause trouble. Hey, make their owners ride too. You have a wonderful imagination and skill set.
(Jumping up and down on the tailgate. Cushman does a wheelstand and the whole project comes down in a crash and one of those hinges almost puts your eye out!) Mustie: "Next project- Wheelie Bars!" That's a dang tough tailgate Mr. M!
I am impressed, amazed, and other adjectives I can't think of on your ability to resist painting that beast. I simply couldn't do it. Not a criticism, really, a compliment. Good work sir! Keep 'em coming and screw the critics.
Mustie1- You were right about your design - it is AWESOME looking! If you wanted the upper hinges to be more "effective" you could always add spikes sticking out... ;-) They ARE going to look great with the reflectors on them. You are an artist on the mig welder...
Just an idea that may help in the future,, where you dont want to destroy a thread or have a nut come loose,, use thread tap,, plenty of it!!!. Really enjoy the channel. best regards
mustie i don't really care about fixing stuff but you taught me how to be more patient with things and kinda be more laid back and enjoy my hobbies, thanks
Let the man do what he wants to do it’s his cushman let him make it he does a great job building stuff I like what he does yeah umm can’t think anymore so I’m done
It is turning out great and the hinges once the reflectors are installed will look intended so well done looking forward to the next installment of .....Rusty Mustie and the patty wagon !...hehehe
If it were me I’d weld plugs over the ends of those open tubes keeps 🐝 and 90 % of the water out of it so it won’t rot from the inside out used to do it on bikes I built gives a cleaner look to more professional look just my opinion love the channel and all you do keep up the good work
I know there has already been a lot of comments about the hinges and reflectors/light, but I have to say that round retro looking tail-lights, such as the one on the bike would look awesome on the rear side of the hinges!
Looking great as always. Only thing i thought in hindsight after the decisions is you coulda use lower bed space for ramp storage for loading bikes. But, you may already have a plan for that to. Keep the great vids coming!
Just a thought on the bump stops for the gates. Step vans have these little spikes on the doors that snap into little round rubber donuts on the side of the body, that hold the doors in the folded back on themselves position. That is one solid tailgate!
Loved this video, even if I did have to watch it through sand paper eyes because the last 1 you never warned us to "watch your eyes" , was going to bring in a pair of welding glasses or a mask but forgot to, an then you didn't warn us in this 1 until you flashed us a couple times ;) But it's coming along fine, and I don't have any problem w/the hinges, once you get the reflectors on them they will look like it was meant to be there. Also liked the dropped floor, but would still make a hide-a-way in the back for a jack etc..maybe where the old battery box was? Or someplace back there at any rate. Still love this project, and it is going to be a real eye attractor when you get done. Only nitpick I have is the drivers rear wheel looks a bit rusty even compared to the rest of the vehicle? Maybe a bit of blasting and some white or gray paint? Not completely as it would not match, just a bit of cleanup so they don't stand out, and to keep you from having further problems with the rims down the road.
Best end to a Friday! Edit: Still watching but really liking the floor compartment idea a lot. Not that it matters, I'm still early in the video and it's probably sitting in your shop all done at the moment!! OK, back to catching up on what you've been up to. Second edit at the end of the video: Looks awesome! definitely the right decision on the gates.
thank you so much for mentioning a few of us saying "wood" i was going nuts lol understand completly no atter, i enloy watching all you ideas and resuts
Maybe put a little 3m reflective tape or something on the inside of the hinges? So when they are open, when you are hauling it will have reflecters higher up for hills and so people can't claim they "where sticking out and couldn't see them blah blah blah". Just a suggestion. Since the tape is thin the hinges could close. Either way I really like the progress. Cheers.
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I'm 58 years old and I find it comforting to know there is a guy like you hammering and welding metal in a garage somewhere. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoy the way you first state the problem, giving all us Mr Fixits the opportunity to exercise our our design licks even if only to ourselves. Then you show us yours and they tend to be very elegant. With the reflectors those hinges will be perfect.
At first I was disappointed with the build, but I see the end goal and I love how you have brought it back and made it functional. You have given it a new lease on life. Love your channel Mustie1!
At first I said to myself. I would have just done a tilting truck bed but then this is YOUR project and these are your ideas and the way YOU want to do it. That is why I enjoy watching other peoples projects because they have other ideas other than mine.
Keep up the great work. PMA
A bit late to the party, but I'm loving this build. I have to say, when you started with it, that thing nearly put me off my dinner. Now it is Art!
I really like the idea of ramps that would fit in the middle compartment. And super interested in your process of aging new paint. I really like that you added the top over the back, looks better than stock. but non a fan of the cell look, especially since you probably add bikes in the back.
Good job Mustie, I admire your mechanical abilities and your eye for quirky design features. Thank you for entertaining us with your videos. I look for each new video, you present a . new idea as though we are your friend there with you.
Nice conversion to your world of use! I have boxed insides of tailgates. I usually get all drilled for the plug welds, then do one corner weld, warm up the whole skin with a weed burner, then weld the other 3 corners. I then warm the skin back up and weld the rest. I only warm the skin up about 50° - 75° over the frame. It stretches the skin & makes it more resistant to dents and wrinkles. Heat it too much and it may warp the frame. I'm really NOT ocd, but little details help the final results. Great video series, continuing a Great Channel.
Great series on the Cushman, myself I liked the pickup look, but I have to say it will get a lot of attention at shows, etc the way it is. I learned a few things, and really enjoyed the build.
Your “Paddy Wagon” looks GREAT! Hinges and gates are built extreme well and your excellent design works for both open and closed operation! Body lines are perfect front to rear and on top! Esthetics are nice no matter which way you look at it!
I know it ended up taking longer and evolved further from your original “ just fix it up” idea! But you should be proud of another awesome creation and build!
I was skeptical when you started cutting up the box -- and when those hinges stuck out, but you've certainly got a talent for fabrication, and a creative eye. I really like it. I'm jealous.
Great tip using the hammer for support while welding, I noticed that right off looks very slick. With all the welds and repairs to have the doors line up and that hinge was genius.
Super vid, as always, Mustie! Thanks for giving us the chance to share (however vicariously) in your adventures.
The kibitzing is fun; I would have, for instance have sleeved the bolts with a short length of tubing, but as you say, it’s your Cushman….
i remember when i was a kid ,we used to have electric milk floats delivering milk to your doors in the early mornings, the Cushman reminds me of them , Thanks for the memories Darren .Take care all. Mac
Your videos are never long enough!! I can watch you all day man great job!
sheet over the whole thing and have storage space for ramps under in centre
You do a good job making it feel as though I was standing there watching, And speaking like a father/grandfather talking to child/teenager.
It's great.
I love the hinges! The doors open and lock perfectly! This thing is going to be fun to take junking!
I had the thought that the tail lights should mount on them, but I think I like your idea of reflectors better as no wiring is required. Love this series of videos.
It's been so awesome watching this build take place! Your metal working skills are great - inspire me to get into it further!
thanks ray
Best channel on TH-cam, in my opinion.
I must agree with you ( or should that be " Mustie " agree with you....
Spot on best on TH-cam
Love watching how you come up with different solutions when building things. no matter what your doing, you only have to please you. Thanks for another video my friend. Happy Easter to you and your family.
I think you made the right decision with the gate hinges. She looks great.
"and because it's mine..."
this is a great series, you are always just droning on second monitor while I work.
Every once in awhile you ask me a question and I answer.
Totally cool idea didn't see it right away with the top and the bars and tailgate. You have the best garage away from the house. The wife can't complain about the smoke or the noise. Big fan of your channel. I enjoy when you talk to the camera as if we were standing there. Yeah I know its the simple things lol!
Eric, Grand Blanc MI
thanks eric
Can't wait to see this whole setup on the back of Crusty !! Good job................Jay
I figure that I have spent enough time watching you work that I am now qualified to be a Supervisor for the state...
Nice video, I like the hinges and idea, can't please everybody in life.
Keep on welding, looking forward seeing a speck of paint for the final look.
I'll be honest . At first I wasn't digging the hinges either . But they're growing on me . Looks great ! Thanks for the content!
It is almost ready for a road trip. Be sure to post where your first public viewing is going to be this summer. Awesome job!
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing the painting and aging process. Gonna be great!
Looks really good you did the hinges the best way possible.
You sir are without a doubt the biggest bodge artist I have ever seen and you make me feel great about my own handy work on my own projects.
troll comment, hope you feel better about yourself now,
Mustie1 I don't mean it in a bad way at all sorry if it came across like that. I mean it more in the way that it doesn't have to be done professionally like 99% of people moan about because I certainly still have tons to learn.
Mustie1 in fact it's through watching your channel that I'm considering making my own automotive channel that I'm calling amateur enthusiast as I don't own half the knowledge or tools you have but I like to tinker with my car a lot as you do.
yeah that did not come off that well, but l understand it now, peace,
well done darin the cushion looks just as i imagined it to be looks fab congratulations can't wait to see it on the road keep up the good work
Enjoying how this is progressing. Some really neat ideas.
Love your work. Haven't burned my eyes yet! Good job welding.
Loving the build and the channel, Mate. You have earned another fan from Down Under 👍
welcome aboard mate
Thanks buddy. I'm currently in negotiations for a '69 type 3 wagon... proving hard to convince this guy to sell. Your VW videos will be of great assistance to me in the restoration.
Thanks again 🙂
Looking very good. The tailgate is now very strong.
You mentioned looking for low profile nuts or shoulder bolts. You have a metal lathe, you can turn down nuts and bolts as needed. That is what I do.
Dave.
I think the reflectors are a brilliant solution. Well done!
A great build coming together! Superior knowledge on the hinges!
Love the build, it's looking really great and once you find the right reflectors for those hinges, it won't look out of place.
I was so scared when you stood on it and started jumping around. Part of me just knew it was going to just crash all down. So glad to see it hold up.
Dam that tail gate is strong, i can't see the bikes ever being heavy enough to move it :-D
I like the idea of endstops on the gates, the tapping would drive you mad.
after its painted l will put rubber on the contact points for noise
Gonna need to red flag the bikes like a log truck. Great vid, I worked on a job that used one of theses fine cushman machines. Had a flat bed. And two different sized wheels in the back. Used it for landscaping work.
Bringing back some memories with this project.
Thank you
Consider adding a small red reflector inside the boxed out hinge area. This way, when the gate is open, there is a little red to catch your eye and it would look cool too boot! Thanks for the videos!
I really like this project. When I first saw your plan to raise the roof I thought man he is going to ruin it. But now, I really like the paddy wagon look.
Mustie you're doing what is turning out to be a fine machine from deep wrinkles of the crafty part your mind well done enjoyed it all looking forward the amazing aging process that's going to pop then!!!
The hinges are just fine. And it is your call. Great work.
Really enjoying this whole Cushman series. Taking lots of mental notes (and some on paper) regarding your metal fabrication. However for the life of me I have never gotten a harbor freight step bit to last more than a few holes, even using cutting oil...
I love this build! It is giving me the fizz to do something like this but in my own style (electric drive).
Though I really miss your old style where you used to let us watch the stuff being done...kind of skipping that now.
For those upper hinges...you could put a couple turn signals there...running the wires through the 1" square tubing.
When you first started modifying it I didn't quite get it! But i knew you did and I love it.
Good on you, Mustie! You ARE building it for yourself!
I think you’ve done a fantastic job on that Mustie.👍
Looking great, Mustie ! You made the right decisions about
A) the wood floor. Naaah. B) the hinges. Would have looked dummy with angled pianos set-up. Naaaah again.
Can"t wait till you "age" the added parts !
Turned out nice, Mustie! Thanks...I can't wait to see videos of this one running around.
Mustie :) Effing loving it. But could you please wrap it all in bubble wrap just in case someone maybe bumps into it at some point?
Grows on you..... Keep up the great fabrication work!
I'm not a fan of the "Rat Rod" look but I'm really starting to appreciate why you are doing what you are doing. Hauling your fantastic vintage looking bikes around in a shinny- new looking vehicle would just not look right! Great job Mustie.. Thank you for taking us along , look forward to every video.
I really like the way this is turning out. The whole idea and theme has come together well and I must say that your fabrication skills are solid my friend. Hats off to you and I look forward to more.
I like your thought process and it's looking amazing already.
Been saving your videos for saturday morning, I enjoy watching them while eating cold pizza and drinking mate (argentinian infusion). Greetings from Argentina!!!
That is GREAT, all of your projects are, but I really like this one the best so far!
I love this thing. I see it hauling bikes to a show and hauling little kids at a fair or show. They would love to ride in it. You could put the dog catcher signs on it and go to a dog park and "arrest" the bad dogs that cause trouble. Hey, make their owners ride too. You have a wonderful imagination and skill set.
i was a welder alot of years great to have a welder feel lost without one. you can do anything with metal
Your a master of off the top of your head fabrication !!
Looking great. Thank you for sharing your amazing video.
(Jumping up and down on the tailgate. Cushman does a wheelstand and the whole project comes down in a crash and one of those hinges almost puts your eye out!) Mustie: "Next project- Wheelie Bars!" That's a dang tough tailgate Mr. M!
Thanks for another great video. It's a long one so it's just that much better.
I am impressed, amazed, and other adjectives I can't think of on your ability to resist painting that beast. I simply couldn't do it. Not a criticism, really, a compliment. Good work sir! Keep 'em coming and screw the critics.
thanks
Very Cool My friend, Love the way she looks now. Cheers Dizzy.
Mustie1- You were right about your design - it is AWESOME looking! If you wanted the upper hinges to be more "effective" you could always add spikes sticking out... ;-) They ARE going to look great with the reflectors on them. You are an artist on the mig welder...
Just an idea that may help in the future,, where you dont want to destroy a thread or have a nut come loose,, use thread tap,, plenty of it!!!. Really enjoy the channel. best regards
You make everything look easy sir!
Simon from the UK here... It's looking really great.Once all finished it will turn heads ,I'd put a skeleton in the back with handcuffs on 🤣
Coming along nicely, you have some inspiring idea's going on this project. Well done so far!
Totally amazing what you have done with that... I am impressed...
totally awesome, Darrin. You have nailed it again!
Fantastic work! I'm anxious to see the finished product! :)
I like your channel very much. You've inspired me to restore an old non running Honda bike. About to finish te rebuild of the carb.
mustie i don't really care about fixing stuff but you taught me how to be more patient with things and kinda be more laid back and enjoy my hobbies, thanks
I really like the floor with the wheel wells still elevated. Looks more like the original.
You do what everyone says mate......follow the herd because everyone has a Cushman they've modified 😂👍
Looks awesome 👍
These videos are my TH-cam fix! I Jones until the next one comes out.
Thank you mustie1.
I love what you've done. It is starting to look great
thanks
Let the man do what he wants to do it’s his cushman let him make it he does a great job building stuff I like what he does yeah umm can’t think anymore so I’m done
Aaron Raida should comment on the mans great job, not on the monkeys that give all the negative comments, waste of time😏👍🏻
It is turning out great and the hinges once the reflectors are installed will look intended so well done looking forward to the next installment of .....Rusty Mustie and the patty wagon !...hehehe
If it were me I’d weld plugs over the ends of those open tubes keeps 🐝 and 90 % of the water out of it so it won’t rot from the inside out used to do it on bikes I built gives a cleaner look to more professional look just my opinion love the channel and all you do keep up the good work
I think it looks great! Love your videos, please keep up the great work!!
Just love watching you work!
Stay with what pleases you Darren ...Feed the rest Beans.
Mustie, Great job. We need to hear this run again. Been too long. Maybe even take it for another quick spin while evading the po-po.
I know there has already been a lot of comments about the hinges and reflectors/light, but I have to say that round retro looking tail-lights, such as the one on the bike would look awesome on the rear side of the hinges!
Looking great as always. Only thing i thought in hindsight after the decisions is you coulda use lower bed space for ramp storage for loading bikes. But, you may already have a plan for that to. Keep the great vids coming!
Looks great to me Darrin , You build it yur way man , It's yur project ! 10 out of 10 times I love the end result ..
The hinges as you installed them is the best way. They will look OK with the reflectors, lights would be even better.
Just a thought on the bump stops for the gates. Step vans have these little spikes on the doors that snap into little round rubber donuts on the side of the body, that hold the doors in the folded back on themselves position. That is one solid tailgate!
Great stuff, really enjoying watching the build. Thank you very much. Makes me wish I had better welding skill though.
Loved this video, even if I did have to watch it through sand paper eyes because the last 1 you never warned us to "watch your eyes" , was going to bring in a pair of welding glasses or a mask but forgot to, an then you didn't warn us in this 1 until you flashed us a couple times ;)
But it's coming along fine, and I don't have any problem w/the hinges, once you get the reflectors on them they will look like it was meant to be there. Also liked the dropped floor, but would still make a hide-a-way in the back for a jack etc..maybe where the old battery box was? Or someplace back there at any rate. Still love this project, and it is going to be a real eye attractor when you get done. Only nitpick I have is the drivers rear wheel looks a bit rusty even compared to the rest of the vehicle? Maybe a bit of blasting and some white or gray paint? Not completely as it would not match, just a bit of cleanup so they don't stand out, and to keep you from having further problems with the rims down the road.
Best end to a Friday!
Edit: Still watching but really liking the floor compartment idea a lot. Not that it matters, I'm still early in the video and it's probably sitting in your shop all done at the moment!! OK, back to catching up on what you've been up to.
Second edit at the end of the video: Looks awesome! definitely the right decision on the gates.
thank you so much for mentioning a few of us saying "wood" i was going nuts lol understand completly
no atter, i enloy watching all you ideas and resuts
Maybe put a little 3m reflective tape or something on the inside of the hinges? So when they are open, when you are hauling it will have reflecters higher up for hills and so people can't claim they "where sticking out and couldn't see them blah blah blah". Just a suggestion. Since the tape is thin the hinges could close. Either way I really like the progress. Cheers.