600hp Street Legal Ultra4 “Diamond T”: ‘40s Shell With Modern Performance

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4 жыл бұрын

Out in North Carolina, there ain't much desert racing going on. But that ain't stopping Tim O'Dell from building this gorgeous yet functional off-road rig at his shop, Vice unlimited. Based off the chassis of a 1946 Diamond T, this thing has all the performance of an Ultra4 rig, while carrying some super unique style. Larry breaks down the finer details of this build during King of the Hammers.
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@LarryChenPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

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@paintham9430 3 жыл бұрын

The work in that build is impressive. The steering, is awesome. Much less the dash is amazing!

@julianchavez3372 3 жыл бұрын

Wheeled with this guy at off road expo

@trapra5727 4 жыл бұрын

That man is a hell off a Fabricator very impressive

@Mrimnotfluffy 4 жыл бұрын

He’s a man on a mission.

@trapra5727 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mrimnotfluffy I liked how he said anyone can do this bull shit

@giovannidesimmeo5276 4 жыл бұрын

@@trapra5727 well.... yes.....with unlimited money

@timodell4211 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@babyfark1353 4 жыл бұрын

@@giovannidesimmeo5276 No no, he put his sweat and blood into this, one piece at a time, as he could afford it. Believe me I know him :)

@agoodballet 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, that’s the baddest vehicle I’ve see on autofocus so far. I’m in love with that truck.

@Imakulate 4 жыл бұрын

Simply gorgeous piece of art and machinery cobined

@agoodballet 4 жыл бұрын

Imakulate agreed. I’m trying to outsource some custom fabrication and I’m going to build a 1/10 scale similar to that truck using a Power wagon body.

@boneal4942 4 жыл бұрын

Me too👍

@dalaw6600 4 жыл бұрын

I love that Larry appreciates all different kinds of builds and finds all the little details that makes these builds extra unique.

@a2thee270 4 жыл бұрын

This is like jeepers creepers the movie meets baja. I love it

@agungcahyanugraha1516 4 жыл бұрын

My God ... this is what happen when off road n hot rod enthusiast created their own race car : hot ultra rod. He build by his hand n passion. Just amazing.

@MrLundefaret 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Chen for bringing us the the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes. I love both rat rods, and Ultra 4's, and great fabrication. Thank you Mr Chen for taking the time to give us these perfectly photographed glimpses of automotive hope. And to the builder: You are right to be proud, this is awesome!

@leighharron 4 жыл бұрын

Consistently great content Larry. What an astounding vehicle and the owner comes across as such a humble guy with amazing talent.

@Ben-Rogue 4 жыл бұрын

Getting serious Mad Max vibes from it! Absolutely awesome!

@corzinc 4 жыл бұрын

This think blew my mind, you could tell this was a labor of love build too. I don’t think we will ever see another truck as creative and well thought out like this one. I’m 33 and I want a poster of this on my wall in my bed room!

@0Tanker0 4 жыл бұрын

This car has so much style and personality, awesome just seeing those original brass fittings sitting so comfortable with all the modern suspension parts.

@grahamwillox 4 жыл бұрын

One of my top 4 on the channel to date.

@Ontheroad13 4 жыл бұрын

I love autofocus just because you are a great host, not loud and annoying. You see awesome vehicles and integrate photography. As an amateur photographer/car nut. This is one of my favorite shows on KZfaq.

@bbarker5766 4 жыл бұрын

Tim thanks for contacting them to help share such an awesome machine!! As a machinist I appreciate all of the finite detail and extremely clean fitments and parts! The Diamond T is a rare find as far as I know so that makes this build even better!! Awesome awesome work on the build and this video!!!

@timodell4211 4 жыл бұрын

StrikeForce MTB 👍

@Doggepp 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who has followed speedhunters for like 10 years, and watching pretty much exclusively car content on youtube/instagram etc, I dont say this lightly - This is probably the coolest build/car/truck I have ever seen. The mix of old and new is insane, and I want it.

@Dauntless.steadfast.fortitude 4 жыл бұрын

Holy Sh!te !!! This M-Fer built this S.E.M.A. winner worthyness in his part time schedule. What can he dream, build, execute if he was doing this full time. Amazing build, intention to details, & craftsmanship..... awesome !!! & giving credit to his bride for being an understanding wife. My wife would kill me !!!

@brotherlove100 4 жыл бұрын

what a great guy and interview. He was so enthusiastic and chill about his amazing build he just accomplished with amazing skills. So much fun when the creator actually still loves his creation.

@timodell4211 4 жыл бұрын

brother love 👍

@CarlosRivera-lv3uc 4 жыл бұрын

This guy looks like Jaime Kennedy's COOL older bro. What a sweet build, I like the window pop out. Getting rid of the glass in my honda build and was trying to think of something similar to this, but decided to go window nets in the front only on a Florida weekend toy. Cool things like this are the best builds, so unique. Thanks Larry for spotlighting another great build.

@nathanmatas6085 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the coolest uses for a diamond T I have ever seen. Steve Darnell did one that was pretty badass, but I think this might Trump his. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is absolutely phenomenal and I love the function over form. I can't believe the way the cab is sealed and keeping as much dust out as it does what a spectacular build and I am so impressed.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍😄

@viperfritz4618 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan matas, Steve Darnell has built more than one Diamond T. Checkout his KZfaq channel from the days before Vegas Rat Rods even started...he sure knows how to build them right. I agree with you, too, this one is also phenomenal.

@brandonpatton4776 4 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of something Darnell would have built but a bit more refined

@eddiepeake6877 4 жыл бұрын

Needed this back in 27

@jordanbigg34 3 жыл бұрын

What is insane to me is this guy is literally 20 mins for me, and I had no idea that people make incredible stuff like this around me. Amazing what people int these little towns can create..true artist

@mo-hammadabunaser1367 4 жыл бұрын

This is basically Larry discovering cool things about this awesome build, and the builder trying to play it cool like it is no big deal.. this is a great build with amazing details!

@jakespeed63 2 жыл бұрын

With a background in professional Motorsports and a few trips to Baja 1000, truly appreciate all the craftsmanship in this beast. He’s so humble. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@hashiru86 5 ай бұрын

having a 20 year long Motorsports background as well I can only second this. this build is very professionaly done!

@Todd66 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a better fab job. I am blown away by this build. Great job.

@bgd73 4 жыл бұрын

these rigs lead the way. I drive first generation of gmt400.. never changing a thing about IFS. By chance my dad (42 years trucking) called me while watching this, I was telling him about the diamond T cab. Interesting for nearly everybody.

@duneattack 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, so glad you brought this to us. What an amazing build and such a nice guy! There was an old iron 4400 car that i believe had a dodge power wagon body on it I saw both in the pits and out on the course the day of the race. It was a solid axle car, however.

@rhinohippo55 4 жыл бұрын

thats an insane one man's build.... just insane, and attention to details and how it actually drives...

@thedestroyer3262 4 жыл бұрын

IMO this channel is better than the main Hoonigan channel.

@Adamas_83 4 жыл бұрын

I've always liked Diamond T pickups. This is now my favorite one, and it won't be topped.

@JE-tz4sh 4 жыл бұрын

LARRY you need a ultra4 pre runner vintage FJ ! How sick would that be. Chase all the races anywhere. Baja KOH everything

@1607rosie 4 жыл бұрын

I love the old school look . You've got talent no doubt. And the fact you can drive that on the street,priceless.

@ianleonard8548 4 жыл бұрын

This is my, "if money were no object" vehicle. I would drive this on the daily.

@Ride2Xplore 4 жыл бұрын

Thats a brutal masterpiece!!!It looks like a spider running,with all that suspension moving up and down!!!

@richo220665 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool Build thanks again Larry & crew for sharing

@justbecause968 4 жыл бұрын

His metal work is so incredible. The blend of old and new is so immaculate. Masterpiece for sure.

@marshalthompson8192 4 жыл бұрын

Was out all week at koh. Hands down one of the best builds

@simplemanduke7128 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and efforts in making these videos

@zzzz1192 4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic mind to create such an beautiful piece of machinery. Bravo!

@mikev221 4 жыл бұрын

When I saw the thumbnail I tried to click so fast I opened the wrong window, twice! This is the best thing I've seen in 2020.

@Natedawgontheright 4 жыл бұрын

This might be the coolest truck I've ever seen. So much style mixed with function

@georgefales7964 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us your truck, it’s the sickest ultra 4 I’ve seen

@blackbearbuilds3104 4 жыл бұрын

Being from NC I love how he's like yeah it's street legal and it reminds me why I love this state

@rctrucktalk1149 4 жыл бұрын

What a cool build, Tim O'Dell has some serious skills plus a great eye for detail, a great insight on a really superb and functional build.

@timodell4211 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel19 thanks man

@demonic477 4 жыл бұрын

Diamond T was a brand tell 1967 when it closed down they made trucks for the military for all the wars and produced some bad ass 6 wheel drive's as well as the standard street grade pick up and everything in between but you don't see them much most of the ones that survive are in collections and museums. it's a damn shame to they look just like the Diamond Rio trucks I love so much and also never see same deal different brand all in collections or museums.

@markgiles8527 4 жыл бұрын

One guy does so much with a vehicle and creates something special. I know car manufactures can and do make some special vehicles but I just wish they would cease with the boring and mundane and do things like this. This Diamond T is amazing. Awesome build!

@kundanpradhan5649 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely loved every bit and everything about this. amazing build, beautiful just beautiful. i had smile on my face through the whole length of the video. 3 cheers to Tim and thanks to hoonigan for bringin it to us .

@RetroMotiveAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing truck and a great guy!!! Shout-out to all the awesome women out there that let us run wild in the desert! 😂

@themountain59 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best Ultra4 I ever laid my eyes on! And the builder is super cool guy.

@roxind 4 жыл бұрын

Cool dude and beautiful build.

@Socalnik66 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is so talented. The small details are so cool.

@delizard523 4 жыл бұрын

now that is an amazing build thank you for the video of it wow I am blown away I wish my 2008 Tacoma could do that

@Tech-bv9oj 4 жыл бұрын

This truck is AMAZING!

@TheAntinowherelane 4 жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite build I've ever seen. Super clean and well thought out. Might have opted for a supercharger over the turbo but that's just personal preference. I grew up dirt biking in the desert and this has just given me some serious future goals lol.

@cameronholmer437 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a poster of that truck. Its the best build I've ever seen. Great work and dedication to your craft.

@edwardk6764 4 жыл бұрын

Badass. Thanks again, Larry.

@housegoth 4 жыл бұрын

That build is beautiful! The fit and finish on that thing is amazing.

@Zanpaa 4 жыл бұрын

So many cool details on that truck... But the steering rack through the fuel cell? Now that's insane!

@justinplett3077 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best channel that hoonigan offers.

@zaquedavis3391 4 жыл бұрын

A master at his craft for sure. That thing is badass

@h.j.70 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry for this awesome video! Very cool build and cool builder too, the fact that he did all himself is just incredible

@ridermak4111 4 жыл бұрын

If it hasn’t happened already, someone is going to offer him an ABSOLUTELY OBSCENE amount of fun tickets for that super-functional work of art. There are “custom” builders getting 150k-250k for vehicles that don’t come anywhere close to this level of imagineering, execution, performance, and jaw dropping cool factor. If I hit the lottery today I would make an offer SO stupid...... well, you get the picture. Pardon my drool puddle.

@robertrishel3685 4 жыл бұрын

🤯 Mind Blown! The craftsmanship and attention to detail is art-level. What a machine! 😍

@slv4421 4 жыл бұрын

The craftmanship on this race car is absolutely beautiful !

@mattpish9675 4 жыл бұрын

I love the music that you put along side of the great shots of this one of a kind vehicle. keep the awesome content coming!!

@bripat1744 3 жыл бұрын

Saw this truck in person yesterday morning at a local Cars & Coffee. It is beyond amazing.

@redmunchkin 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite build on your channel. Soo RAD!

@hatzlmike1 4 жыл бұрын

This guy should sell these! This is one of the coolest vehicles I’ve ever seen in my whole life!

@JamesYoung61 4 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic build thanks Larry for geeking out about it and not leaving out the details, Jay Leno would love it because he loves that level in project cars.

@richardcrouse9074 3 жыл бұрын

How lucky I am to live just down the street from Vice Unlimited. Tim Odell is a magician with metal and a welder. His mind and ambition are simply AMAZING!!!! Also just to note that Fab Fours has a truck called Kymera, I watch Tim build the entire Kymera. Tim chopped the top, built the chassis, fitted the engine and drive train, wired it the whole nine yards but fab fours says “ yeah we built this blablabla but I am an eye witness to Tim Odell making all the parts for the Kymera and building it.

@geronimocalvillo6350 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most badass thing I've ever seen

@Davorox1 4 жыл бұрын

I am beyond impressed. More Potential projects to add to my future todo list. Mad respect bro

@danmcelroy6584 4 жыл бұрын

That is one sweet custom build! 👍👍

@kevintucker3354 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the women who support their men in their automotive passion!

@RDSAlphard 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite creation of 2019 (?), found out about it on Instagram & I instantly fall in love with this project!

@johnwest3001 4 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest off road cars I have ever seen. Nice Job Tim!!! ~jw

@SSanjeewaGnanarathne 4 жыл бұрын

It's an AMAZING!!!!! truck.... Love it .. like the iPad switch control..

@amorton94 4 жыл бұрын

That is probably the coolest thing I've seen in my entire life. That's it. I don't know if it can be beat. That thing is flat out AMAZING.

@RyTrapp0 4 жыл бұрын

If the window latches seem familiar, they're from the drag racing world - they're used on the other side of a fixed window on a door car to hold the window shut against a tab hanging off of the roll cage. Convenient little two-way latches, can be used for a number of unique solutions, like how it holds his windows in the doors

@chriscubbernuss3288 4 жыл бұрын

That guy is an artist!! Absolutely inspiring!!

@FrenchieFrench1555 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work. Wonderful video. Thank you

@cutefacejay6703 4 жыл бұрын

This is some next level craftsmanship right here! Quality work. Lovely to see :D

@ashas7730 4 жыл бұрын

What a crazy build! There was some genuise going on there

@sintramdragonis4794 4 жыл бұрын

Drop dead gorgous car. Love the concept and the execution. Once again thanks for sharing.

@jrew3569 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the best car content for car guys in existence!

@justaguy2022 4 жыл бұрын

what a well worded, genuine, authentic thank you from the host and the builder too, young guys, with small kids at home, finding time to do what they love and share it with us. much appreciated, keep up the great work. good bless your families, yourselves and your work.

@curtarama 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite featured vehicle on Autofocus so far!

@trevin1691 4 жыл бұрын

The photography and the interview was top notch. the video work is all perfect. if Dave Cole knows / views your work it would be in his best interest to have you as the new producer for next year. If not a subscription based coverage ( by you) would be welcomed Great work!

@werealldoomed2174 4 жыл бұрын

shame about larry's audio

@FLYINhawaiian888 4 жыл бұрын

yes hoonigan in 4K at last. mahalo larry!!

@TurboDog73TX 4 жыл бұрын

Larry always bringing it with the sickest builds! Thanks man.

@MrMreasygoing 4 жыл бұрын

Buddy of mine is building one of these from the ground up. Insane!

@iowafarmboyoffroad4718 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool, love the build, could spend hours and hours looking at the details

@haha_you_dead 4 жыл бұрын

I could look at all the lil touches all day so sick, the old meets new is bang on it looks all mad max thrown together, until you look really close at it 👌🏻 🚗💨💨

@xj_overlander 2 жыл бұрын

Probably my 5th time watching this through. This is my favorite build. I love all of the builds Larry features. But this is my favorite

@annaliseahrendt4535 4 жыл бұрын

what a vehicle !!! way to go Uncle Tim!!!

@dualsportrider3221 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. When he talks about thinking things out and using 1 bracket for multiple things. U can see the whole truck was blue printed in his head.

@DiggnDeeperTV 4 жыл бұрын

It would be so cool if someone made aftermarket skins for fabs like this to work off of. The style of some of these old machines are the best and as far as I know, they aren't available.