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

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  • 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...
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  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @jdright1157
    @jdright1157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @bradledger3347
    @bradledger3347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @reallifehardtruth4465
    @reallifehardtruth4465 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @crbrepairmotorcycles6608
    @crbrepairmotorcycles6608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @kalaehina814
    @kalaehina814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dixiemae5042
    @dixiemae5042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @turbogrin
    @turbogrin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @michaelbidlack5739
    @michaelbidlack5739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That flat bed truck is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @larrylane6512
    @larrylane6512 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @jasonwilson2377
    @jasonwilson2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johntimm7265
    @johntimm7265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your 46. What a great truck.

  • @genehart261
    @genehart261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @steveschmitt2849
    @steveschmitt2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @brucegarrett7232
    @brucegarrett7232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jb3536
    @jb3536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @stephenpoe2037
    @stephenpoe2037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting old Trucks !

  • @ronniec8038
    @ronniec8038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @brucejames3055
    @brucejames3055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @thomasrogers2093
    @thomasrogers2093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jamesgreen3831
    @jamesgreen3831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a cool old truck

  • @toddunruh3998
    @toddunruh3998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @disolejunk
      @disolejunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @levergun
    @levergun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kentmackey2717
    @kentmackey2717 ปีที่แล้ว

    That flat bed is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

  • @user-KrackerJack
    @user-KrackerJack ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mrpopps6322
    @mrpopps6322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 46 is absolutely gorgeous

  • @robertlantz2206
    @robertlantz2206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cristianoalmaraz5051
    @cristianoalmaraz5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @boberickson1157
    @boberickson1157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @james94582
    @james94582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @supersport1986
    @supersport1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @brianjenkins5591
    @brianjenkins5591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rickharper1497
    @rickharper1497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet truck Merlin!!

  • @Coalblack79k10
    @Coalblack79k10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @SteveLaVoy
    @SteveLaVoy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the old trucks, especially the 46.

  • @michaelguglielmo2749
    @michaelguglielmo2749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love what you did with the old Chevy pickup , second time’s a charm !👍

  • @robertlantz2206
    @robertlantz2206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @GOOF2ooo
    @GOOF2ooo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @stevenmason6574
    @stevenmason6574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @michaelaldridge3616
    @michaelaldridge3616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing 👍😀

  • @Jammer.1
    @Jammer.1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 !

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @LockheedStarliner
    @LockheedStarliner ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Story at 10:20 minutes
      th-cam.com/video/6HP6uoqOkzs/w-d-xo.html

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOT AT YOUR HOUSE!...YOU NEED A HUGE BARN FOR ALL YOUR TOYS!... AWESOME TOYS!

  • @davestevens4263
    @davestevens4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome flat bed Chevy . I just love the look

  • @ahrentelford1391
    @ahrentelford1391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @benlavaki5017
    @benlavaki5017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the hot weather

  • @SandyHansenPhotography
    @SandyHansenPhotography ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @trailboss78
    @trailboss78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to see you get that yellow truck started

  • @rustypaul38
    @rustypaul38 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @carstengrove6214
    @carstengrove6214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is the coolest old truck Merlin I would love to tow my camper with that way to go

  • @tomcleghorn4005
    @tomcleghorn4005 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Mhurtle65
    @Mhurtle65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW sweet truck......

  • @calholli
    @calholli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looked like the older 82 or 83 250R... I had an 84 and 85, water cooled-- Super fun

  • @_Merica_USA
    @_Merica_USA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Sir

  • @KD5XB
    @KD5XB ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great truck!
    But I saw a MAGNOLIA sign! Yeah, yeah, it says Mobil on it, but any oil field resident can tell you it's MAGNOLIA!

  • @benrossbach6501
    @benrossbach6501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @KRAVER_
    @KRAVER_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Old Commines Diesel Truck is Sweet

  • @richardharvey8939
    @richardharvey8939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great 👍

  • @Ray-jj5zq
    @Ray-jj5zq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hold my beer boy watch this.. jimmy may have needed some clean under ware... glad no body got hurt.. hope to see you guys soon.

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice history update, love it! Thanx !

  • @iancampbell6002
    @iancampbell6002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's a guy up here in Maine that builds scale versions of semi trucks...there friggin awesome

  • @johnperun232
    @johnperun232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a Great 👍collection of projects, wish I was there for mechanical support
    Finding LS motors here is far and few between,seems like the everybody is grabbing them up
    Appreciate your Videos
    Like 👍 your Fabrication skills
    Have a Great Day
    God Bless America

  • @Jrsclassics
    @Jrsclassics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @michaelbondick575
    @michaelbondick575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very sweet old truck💪😉👍

  • @steveleverett2644
    @steveleverett2644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice trucks

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for filming!!!

  • @Mryiyo209.
    @Mryiyo209. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOOD CONTENT KEEP IT UP PEOPLE LIKE ME LOVE THIS STUFF INSPIRATION. I WISH I WAS A FLY ON THE WALL WATCHING YOU BUILD THOSE ENGINES I HAVE A 71 VW BUG IM WORKING ON RIGHT NOW JUST DID FULL AIR RIDE ON IT JUST NEED TO GET TO THE ENGINE DO SOME LIGHT REFRESHING AN SEE IF I CAN GET IT TO GO DOWN THE ROAD.

  • @johnelicker3967
    @johnelicker3967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    merlin your the og thanks for sharing i enjoy the channel

  • @stuartwilson5634
    @stuartwilson5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing skills and knowledge. Awesome.

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet8577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absotively posilutely fantabulous!

  • @woof3598
    @woof3598 ปีที่แล้ว

    reminds me of visiting in laws in Vegas all the way from Iowa, color the yards beigh (-:

  • @PhilDohn
    @PhilDohn ปีที่แล้ว

    It'd be great if you did a video on your backround, intresting to hear about your stent in the oil fields!

  • @davidchappelle6480
    @davidchappelle6480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We lived in Tucson twice.. 72 an 74

  • @williamlind2843
    @williamlind2843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Calm down on the projects, dude!! I thought I had a problem!!

  • @tonyrhoton6613
    @tonyrhoton6613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 cool ride

  • @gregmorrical2283
    @gregmorrical2283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mikemassey1405
    @mikemassey1405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE this build !!!

  • @toddpaul9002
    @toddpaul9002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesume truck , it looks cool n tuff

  • @slngblde
    @slngblde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m probably going to do a similar old truck when I get settled after my upcoming move.. may have to borrow the 24 valve out of my motorhome

  • @throttlewatch4614
    @throttlewatch4614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the truck , my buddy has the same truck mostly original with a SBC

  • @skipvanauken6816
    @skipvanauken6816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that truck!

  • @peterhatch1583
    @peterhatch1583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thks for the video

  • @KB-gs8zi
    @KB-gs8zi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Merlin !! Great video !! Thought Steve would have you in Vegas to help with his ""NEW"" project with the ""PETE"" he bought to make a serviceable ""Rat Rod "" Hauler for him ?? HAHA 😉😊🤔🤔🤔🤠😎😮👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @leonsorrellsjr8701
    @leonsorrellsjr8701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the 57 my favorite of all time cars love them plan on getting one one day before I go see my maker

  • @barrypierce9100
    @barrypierce9100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice...

  • @kenmurray4232
    @kenmurray4232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool trucks, thanks for sharing

  • @jimherrmann1165
    @jimherrmann1165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from MN. and 82 degree A/C sounds funny. But then I think about the -20 that's coming😒

  • @mikebuckley5740
    @mikebuckley5740 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merlin sure wish i was your brother we both be in trouble 👍🏻

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gee mate you don't have many trucks 🤣😂 more projects than me, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @danielkingery2894
    @danielkingery2894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like your plan is to live to be 225 years old in order to get all your rigs built....i KNOW how that plan feels.😜
    Can't wait to see the thru-diff pinion come together.✌

  • @tertessa
    @tertessa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have lots of toy's 👍👍👍

  • @jimsukut7578
    @jimsukut7578 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Get your scene right man it stAlls

  • @jaywebb3105
    @jaywebb3105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We would literally die here in North Carolina if our thermometer said 120+ in the shade.

  • @alan_walker102
    @alan_walker102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More info on the 250R lots of us grew up on three wheelers.

  • @williamjones9099
    @williamjones9099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it she’s a bute Clark

  • @scottdavis1563
    @scottdavis1563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mentioned a stint in ND working oil fields. I worked for CalFrac Well Services as a fracker and truck driver. You?

    • @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage
      @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      we had a lease with Missouri basin well service MBI And we hauled oil and water for fracking and I did mechanic work in my spare hours