Beautiful! I remember Michael's House Truck from the book,"Rolling Homes". I thought that it was one of the nicest house trucks in the book. But, it looks a lot different now. This new remodel is fantastic! Michael, you are a great inspiration!
I would really like to thank all the folks who like my lifestyle and creativity, just for some of you player heaters out there I will say I never killed anyone with this house, I do have a wonderful family that supported me always, the house was made to live in and not drive coast to coast, I drove around but yes very carefully and inspired thousands of people by doing so, that said I have started my greatest house truck yet and at the age of 62 I plan on going back to the life that is NOT EASY but extremely rewarding to say the least? So for all you COOL folks out there I will create my next video soon, the new home is on a 6 ton Cummins powered rig and is in my option the best one yet? Thanks and for you out there keep on truckin and doin what they say you can't !!! MO
Michael, I have dreams of doing it in a tent... but maybe a truck tent? Just the urge to go simple, cause I can't keep up with complex anymore, and I don't even believe in almost all the stuff going on around me. What I mean is, I don't think any of this stuff will lead me closer to the meaning of life, what is it, really-- I just want to get closer to the truth about our existence here as human beings. I don't think any part of the myth of success will get me any closer to understanding this. And I don't have all the time in the world left : ) to figure these things out-- I don't want to waste more of it!
Ellen Pham you should look into a pickup truck with a camper shell or a big van. pretty simple compared to a full house on wheels. ive seen some awesome things done with a full sized van.
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You inspire me man. Doing your art, doing what makes you happy and living a humble life, not running on the rat wheel, to live the kind of life that makes you happy on your terms.
I bet at the start every man and his dog said "it can't be done...it won't work" yet you did it. Well done, it's men like you who invented the wheel - inspirational
Hey guys, found this u-tube site, and am so excited. I built my house truck in Oregon, in 1970. She was a 1935 Chevrolet 1&1/2 ton flat bed. Old 5 was her name, because she had a big yellow number 5 painted in circus colors on the drivers door. She was the last of her kind, with mechanical brakes, and a 4 speed crashbox. Her 206 cubic inch six cylinder engine was a Babbitt beater and was shot, so in went a chev. 235 solid lifter insert bearing engine. next came the plywood walls and wood beam ceiling, and over the cab was a full size bed, with an (innovation) military canvas cover that let out heat in the summer, and could be retracted for star gazing slumber. Double dutch doors and a rear roof over hang kept the interior dry, and a 'bark burner' wood stove for cooking, and 'drive you out' heating were an added pleasure. I took her to Ketchikan every year for a place to live while Fishing commercial out of South East Alaska. The rest of the year(s) was spent in Washington / Oregon back woods with money saved from Fishing and ' unemployment comp checks. My Mate developed cancer, and in '77 I sold her. wish I had her back again.
Sir, you are a true and genuine free spirit..and a helluva humble, creative and nice guy. Thank you for sharing with us. You have inspired me to do something new and exciting. God bless you!
This is by FAR the best tiny house I've ever seen. What a absolute dream home. It's just beautiful!! Would LOVE to own this piece of art on wheels!!😍😍😍
Wow! He had a dream, built his dream and then lived the dream. No, it may not have been built to the standards of an expert builder, but... it met his needs. Most importantly, he's happy with it and that's what matters. Kudos to him. Inspiring. I'm very envious. Now that I'm now in my silver years, maybe, just maybe I can build my dream. Good job, my man. Good job. May God bless you in your adventures!!
That is what my dream home looks like in my head, only better!!! You are Amazing!!!! So much talent. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. I hope someday to see this in person.
Wow! That is an awesome home as well as the craftsmanship. May you always have safe travels and fun adventures. Keep on Truckin and making friends where ever you go.
Absolutely incredible, wish I had money to have something like this for me & my autistic child. Something like this would do wonders for him. Great job, probably the BEST IVE SEEN ON UTUBE SO FAR !!!! REALLY AWESOME, YOUR BOY MUST HAVE LOVED THIS. KEEP BUILDING UR INCREDIBLY TALENTED
Wow, what a artistic man. It there's other peoples work out there that he admires, I can't imagine what they can do. Everything about that little home screams craftsmanship! Just incredible!
Very nice video, I have been in and helped build a few of these back in the 60's and 70's. We would call them a house truck and I have an old friend that had his truck in a book about them. I don't recall what the name of the book was. I must have worked on 40 or 50 house trucks in laguna canyon in Southern California. Didn't make a lot of money but didn't care. As long as I had food and some good pot to smoke, life was good. I drove my house truck up the coast to Northern California and made a right and ended up in Utah. For some reason I got stuck there and got married. That's when my whole life changed. We won't talk about that. I did enjoy your video and you have a most beautiful house truck.
What a beautiful, amazing job you did on your home, I love everything about it. And kudos for living the life you led, not many people have the heat, spirit or soul to do so. Much love and peace x
A work of LOVE . You are one of the lucky ones who got to experience an awesome life style for many many years I do stained glass too . Peace and God bless !
Love the Video of your House on wheels. I also did the road show gig for over 25 years and have built 3 custom rolling homes all from school busses one was a rolling T-Shirt & Sign Shop. I did the Airbrush T-Shirts, Signs, Murals, Sand Blasted Glass but never did Stained Glass though I wanted to but never did. Your video brought back a lot of great memories for me and as one famous actor once said...Thanks For The Memories.
Most cozy tiny home I've seen! the stained glass, the stone work, the natural wood and the "old world charm", the styling is exceptional and OMG just beautiful. How cozy, but 5 mpg? I was thinking more on the line of 3 mpg! I luv it and wish I could wake up in it on Queen Ann Hill over-looking the sound since that is exactly what comes to mind when looking at it.....
Hi Michael, I think your house is so beautiful. It looks way more comfortable than any camper, motorhome or whatever. It's homey, cozy. So nice, great job. Take good care of yourself and family. 😉
That sure is one long truck, You must be a real trucker to drive this rig. Absolutely one great old guy with a motor home that matches his artistic gift for design.
This truck is the realization of a deeply held childhood dream of mine. Bravo good sir. This is astounding. With this I hope to someday do something similar.
Michael, some people dream, some people shy away from what they really want in life, and others for fill their fantasies. I recently bought quite a bizarre vehicle with a plan of action in my mind, and many have frowned upon the bizarre idea I came up with. It is so humbling to see that there is others in the world who share my apathy of turning their little dream into reality. I wish you health and ongoing happiness in your creation, you are living proof that artistic dreaming can bring content. Best regards, Gavin, in Edinburgh Scotland.
This guy is extremely wholesome. He really talks like this is a piece of history. You can tell he loves this thing and will go to the grave with him! His story about his family and the whole inspiration from his work 👍
Beautiful! I remember Michael's House Truck from the book,"Rolling Homes". I thought that it was one of the nicest house trucks in the book. But, it looks a lot different now. This new remodel is fantastic! Michael, you are a great inspiration!
I'm a certified woodworker and I'm just in awe on how he designed this truck. I'm blown away by the detail.
I would really like to thank all the folks who like my lifestyle and creativity, just for some of you player heaters out there I will say I never killed anyone with this house, I do have a wonderful family that supported me always, the house was made to live in and not drive coast to coast, I drove around but yes very carefully and inspired thousands of people by doing so, that said I have started my greatest house truck yet and at the age of 62 I plan on going back to the life that is NOT EASY but extremely rewarding to say the least? So for all you COOL folks out there I will create my next video soon, the new home is on a 6 ton Cummins powered rig and is in my option the best one yet? Thanks and for you out there keep on truckin and doin what they say you can't !!! MO
GOD BLESSED ... love what you did ,, Love your paintings
Michael, I have dreams of doing it in a tent... but maybe a truck tent? Just the urge to go simple, cause I can't keep up with complex anymore, and I don't even believe in almost all the stuff going on around me. What I mean is, I don't think any of this stuff will lead me closer to the meaning of life, what is it, really-- I just want to get closer to the truth about our existence here as human beings. I don't think any part of the myth of success will get me any closer to understanding this. And I don't have all the time in the world left : ) to figure these things out-- I don't want to waste more of it!
Ellen Pham you should look into a pickup truck with a camper shell or a big van. pretty simple compared to a full house on wheels. ive seen some awesome things done with a full sized van.
Awesome and spectacular are two words that come to mind. Fantastic vision and artful work.
Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again to save us from eternal judgement and give us eternal life if we believe Him. Only God can save us and freely give us new life inside forever
You inspire me man. Doing your art, doing what makes you happy and living a humble life, not running on the rat wheel, to live the kind of life that makes you happy on your terms.
He did his own thing in his own time...
Say Hey Ryan,
Bet he doesn't live in it now, bet he wishes he was in Osaka! You toying with that idea??? LOL
;-)
ditto ditto ditto
I bet at the start every man and his dog said "it can't be done...it won't work" yet you did it. Well done, it's men like you who invented the wheel - inspirational
Hey guys, found this u-tube site, and am so excited. I built my house truck in Oregon, in 1970. She was a 1935 Chevrolet 1&1/2 ton flat bed. Old 5 was her name, because she had a big yellow number 5 painted in circus colors on the drivers door. She was the last of her kind, with mechanical brakes, and a 4 speed crashbox. Her 206 cubic inch six cylinder engine was a Babbitt beater and was shot, so in went a chev. 235 solid lifter insert bearing engine. next came the plywood walls and wood beam ceiling, and over the cab was a full size bed, with an (innovation) military canvas cover that let out heat in the summer, and could be retracted for star gazing slumber. Double dutch doors and a rear roof over hang kept the interior dry, and a 'bark burner' wood stove for cooking, and 'drive you out' heating were an added pleasure. I took her to Ketchikan every year for a place to live while Fishing commercial out of South East Alaska. The rest of the year(s) was spent in Washington / Oregon back woods with money saved from Fishing and ' unemployment comp checks. My Mate developed cancer, and in '77 I sold her. wish I had her back again.
The ingenuity of people floors me. What a perfect home. Living the dream!
Man i dont have enough words to tell you how cool this thing is im speechless right now
That is unspeakably beautiful. Sir, you are a craftsman.
I think you have surpassed them with your build. Beautiful, elegant, functional and one day historical.
This is not a truck. It's a house ! It's so beautifully done.
Sir, you are a true and genuine free spirit..and a helluva humble, creative and nice guy. Thank you for sharing with us. You have inspired me to do something new and exciting. God bless you!
this guy has my respect. I love some peoples ability to live very cheaply, but very respectably.
I'm glad I stopped by to view this now. Very nice Michael.
He moved right into the video and left her hanging there. She gracefully exited. This is an amazing house!
wonderful to see someone who has talent and skill and use them to realize a dream
A dream comes true. What a fantastic little/big home. I'm really impressed.
Michael, you are a true artist and a genius.
This is by FAR the best tiny house I've ever seen. What a absolute dream home. It's just beautiful!! Would LOVE to own this piece of art on wheels!!😍😍😍
From one artist to another------------that is an amazing vehicle. That would be the life. Thanks for the tour.
What a great man and human being. Cheers to you bro.
Wow! He had a dream, built his dream and then lived the dream. No, it may not have been built to the standards of an expert builder, but... it met his needs. Most importantly, he's happy with it and that's what matters. Kudos to him. Inspiring.
I'm very envious. Now that I'm now in my silver years, maybe, just maybe I can build my dream. Good job, my man. Good job. May God bless you in your adventures!!
A hemi-timber frame yacht?? This is inspirational! This is so family. Be REALLY happy!!
That is what my dream home looks like in my head, only better!!! You are Amazing!!!! So much talent. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. I hope someday to see this in person.
What an amazingly artistic gentleman. We need more of these progressive thinkers!
Excellent, you are the King of the tiny house movement for sure, thankyou
Beautiful. He was the inventor of the original tiny house movement...incredible ...I'd live in that now.
This is unbelievable! I can't believe how cool this place is, I wouldn't mind living in there!
Michael, you are an inspiration, in many ways! Thank you for sharing!!
Pure inspiration! Truly AWESOME Michael!
This was fun to watch, so much more interesting than the campers available today. Great touches of craftsmanship all around too. Thanks for sharing!
One of the coolest things I've ever seen in a long time.
Incredibly talented, Michael! Thank you so much for sharing! Remarkable!
Earned skills.
Wow! That is an awesome home as well as the craftsmanship. May you always have safe travels and fun adventures. Keep on Truckin and making friends where ever you go.
Thank you for letting us see your home
Absolutely incredible, wish I had money to have something like this for me & my autistic child. Something like this would do wonders for him. Great job, probably the BEST IVE SEEN ON UTUBE SO FAR !!!! REALLY AWESOME, YOUR BOY MUST HAVE LOVED THIS. KEEP BUILDING UR INCREDIBLY TALENTED
The guy is an awesome artist and real down to earth man. :)
I could listen to him talk all day. What a interesting man! Great speaker! I absolutely love this home! I'd love to live in it. What a dream! ❤
im the philipines its nice tiny homes i love it that is my tiny dreams someday. thanks your share mr. michael
Love the colorful stain glass look with the wood thing going on.
The best house on wheel I ever saw. Going to his website was an amazing art experience to.
Incredible! Most beautiful and artistic "rolling home" I've ever laid eyes on. Well done.
Yeah, Michael does sound like a very nice person. He a fantastic job!!
Wow, what a artistic man. It there's other peoples work out there that he admires, I can't imagine what they can do. Everything about that little home screams craftsmanship! Just incredible!
Very nice video, I have been in and helped build a few of these back in the 60's and 70's. We would call them a house truck and I have an old friend that had his truck in a book about them. I don't recall what the name of the book was.
I must have worked on 40 or 50 house trucks in laguna canyon in Southern California. Didn't make a lot of money but didn't care. As long as I had food and some good pot to smoke, life was good.
I drove my house truck up the coast to Northern California and made a right and ended up in Utah. For some reason I got stuck there and got married. That's when my whole life changed. We won't talk about that.
I did enjoy your video and you have a most beautiful house truck.
You are a legend.
I'm happy for you and was a pleasure to view this video
This is the most detailed housetruck I have seen on TH-cam, to think that he built it all himself is amazing.
Thanks for the tour Michael- what a terrific life!
I couldn't say I like this way of live but the truck-house looks so comfy and cozy. Great rolling place you have man.
What a beautiful, amazing job you did on your home, I love everything about it. And kudos for living the life you led, not many people have the heat, spirit or soul to do so. Much love and peace x
Thanks Michael for a great tour. You are truly gifted and I am totally impressed. I call this one "Opulence" ... hard to believe this ever a truck.
What a beautiful place! How absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing your work of art! It is a rolling home!
this is the best one so far hands down
No way. Did you see the house truck CASTLE?
That is really amazing!
***** That's pretty much not a truck already...
Absolutely the best one yet !!!!
Amazing, an artist in deed
Your friend is absolutely right
Thank you for sharing
I am speechless................ totally in awe.
Beautiful! I love the crazy-quilt curtains. What an interesting and talented guy!
A work of LOVE . You are one of the lucky ones who got to experience an awesome life style for many many years I do stained glass too . Peace and God bless !
what a fantastic work of art. he did an incredible job, just wow...
What a great video! The hosts personality really shines through! I could feel his excitement just watching him. Thx for posting. Rhonda
You have one hell of a story! Thank you for sharing it!
A man who enjoyed his life ... good stuff
Well done! Would love to see more of the truck from the outside too.
This is a fabulous home - I love it! You're a great artist! What about putting on some wings and flying it to Cyprus...
Thanks man that really put a huge smile on my face.
Thanks for sharing your home, your art and your dreams Michael. This video was a treat and a huge inspiration. Be cool brother, catch you later!
That's the most fantastic Home on wheels I've ever seen! So cool!
The artisan touches are gorgeous. The space is well thought out I especially like the Master Bedroom Living Room Area.
Love the Video of your House on wheels. I also did the road show gig for over 25 years and have built 3 custom rolling homes all from school busses one was a rolling T-Shirt & Sign Shop.
I did the Airbrush T-Shirts, Signs, Murals, Sand Blasted Glass but never did Stained Glass though I wanted to but never did.
Your video brought back a lot of great memories for me and as one famous actor once said...Thanks For The Memories.
Most cozy tiny home I've seen! the stained glass, the stone work, the natural wood and the "old world charm", the styling is exceptional and OMG just beautiful. How cozy, but 5 mpg? I was thinking more on the line of 3 mpg! I luv it and wish I could wake up in it on Queen Ann Hill over-looking the sound since that is exactly what comes to mind when looking at it.....
Hi Michael, I think your house is so beautiful. It looks way more comfortable than any camper, motorhome or whatever. It's homey, cozy. So nice, great job. Take good care of yourself and family. 😉
Such cool stained glass! Very neat home on wheels!
Must be the nicest most homely place i've ever seen
makes me relax just watching wish I was there
This is the coolest thing i've ever seen!!! I've wanted to build a travelling home like this for years, but you actually did it!! Just amazing.
The tile work in the batheroom is beautiful.
This is a great build and I’m so happy that you fulfilled your dream
I am a gypsy artist at heart. This has always been my dream a cozy mobile home to explore and live all places i want
Thanks for sharing...I am looking forward to your new creation....this looks like the life!
mike that is one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen i could live the rest of my days in it excellent job you are very talented!!!
What a magical place to have been a child in. Kind of reminds me of the Pippi Longstocking books I read as a child.
That sure is one long truck, You must be a real trucker to drive this rig. Absolutely one great old guy with a motor home that matches his artistic gift for design.
Great little home. I like that old chevy beside it as well.
What a great story and awesome rv. Some people are born, work, then die, and some live.....
Cool! I love it when people follow their own plans for life. Awesome video!
Fantastic, best home on wheels I've seen, great job
A work of art Sir!
This is gorgeous! So spacious and cozy at the same time.. love the master bedroom and the bathroom.
Asume place nice crib, glad you designed it the way you wanted. Cool.
This truck is the realization of a deeply held childhood dream of mine. Bravo good sir. This is astounding. With this I hope to someday do something similar.
I'd give most anything to live in this truck! Perfection...
Wow that’s absolutely gorgeous Michael x
Cool Cool, Micheal! Wonderful !
beautiful windows and wood inside - thanks for the tour.
I am so impressed. Your home is amazing. It's almost that you no longer live in it
Awesome. I hope we can cross paths in the west one day.
12 trips up and down the west coast over a course of years, wow! Amazing life!
Wow! Besides the hood, doesnt look like a truck at all. Good Job & God Bless!
Michael, some people dream, some people shy away from what they really want in life, and others for fill their fantasies. I recently bought quite a bizarre vehicle with a plan of action in my mind, and many have frowned upon the bizarre idea I came up with. It is so humbling to see that there is others in the world who share my apathy of turning their little dream into reality. I wish you health and ongoing happiness in your creation, you are living proof that artistic dreaming can bring content. Best regards, Gavin, in Edinburgh Scotland.
Amazing thank You Brother for Shareing
just watched your video . what an amazing house truck ive owned two . but your one is amazing & what a very humble guy .
This guy is extremely wholesome. He really talks like this is a piece of history. You can tell he loves this thing and will go to the grave with him! His story about his family and the whole inspiration from his work 👍