Home built DIY 1st gen Tacoma flatbed Ute tray!

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Home built DIY 1st gen Tacoma flatbed Ute tray!

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3 жыл бұрын

I built a flatbed for my 2001 Tacoma in my garage! This video is just the introduction into my reasoning on building it and quick overview of how it looks so far.
Future episodes will dive in to the creation, detail, frame, metals and weights and measurements. And of course the camper build!
This is easily the largest, most complex and more fun project I've taken on so far and its not even close to being finished! Pretty much every detail will change in some small way so keep that in mind when looking at the cases, paint, color ect.
Check out my website for DIY templates and parts! overlandunderbudget.com
Welder and plasma cutter i used for this build are the Forney 220mp welder and the Forney 40p plasma cutter.
Being part of the Pelican pro team is incredible and i designed the storage system around 2x 1510 roller cases and 2x 1700 long case.
Lots of details on my Instagram account at / overlandunderbudget
Check out ‪@DirtSunrise‬ they just got an awesome Maltec 80 explorer

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@edwinthomas618 3 жыл бұрын

Micah...you are an artist and true fabricator now. Your business will grow. Your personality and talent make people want your business. Mych success and keep dreaming

@dhu1042476 3 жыл бұрын

I can feel your excitement talking about how you came up with an idea, and then built it. Good job.

@dirtdauber5535 2 жыл бұрын

Are you selling and plans for this DIY build?

@mattbeharry 3 жыл бұрын

Consider adding a top slide out table to the rear slide out. Gives you tons of flat space for ‘kitchen’ or other items. Or perhaps under. Flat surfaces always at a premium

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Was thinking that too! That’s what’s so helpful about getting to this stage. Now the main components work I can start looking at how to maximum the setup 👍🏼

@rikvanespen7559 3 жыл бұрын

@@lookingatit7955 I was thinking the same thing. some kind of slide out kitchen once its pops out from underneath

@df3_legomocs Жыл бұрын

What camera do you use to film all of your stuff also awesome video man

@smaqdaddy 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding work! I see all these Ripcord Builds and I think you're the only one I've seen insulate your camper.

@Mikefestiva 3 жыл бұрын

Man that flat bed turned out awesome! You did a great job on it 👍

@relatableguy2232 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moly this is amazing. Awesome work!

@detacheddad3396 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant... the under bed drawers blow my mind

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I love trying to come up with innovative designs. I’m stoked on how this came out

@buildadventure404 3 жыл бұрын

I am still blown away that yo are thinking of doing the same camper setup that I am for my Hilux!

@dr.dreymisenheimer8499 3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny, this week I have taken my camper off and built a camping flat bed also!

@brandonhaycock 3 жыл бұрын

You can feel his energy towards his new build. Now that’s a Tacoma bro.

@jesusadventurervargaspropu4510 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing my research to build a bed for my truck. I'm glad I ran into your video. Yeah Australian outback trucks are a definite inspiration.

@josephchan7040 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even have a pickup but I dig the diy & enthusiasm.

@davidblalock9945 3 жыл бұрын

I will be careful rewatching this when I get home. I love the design and look. My truck so needs a flatbed.

@TheRPetterson 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of a hard side shell with a second level a-la Ripcord's DIY wedge or flip over the cab as a second level would be a cool family wagon. This is spitballing for use at its finest. See you at Home Depot!

@wr4268 3 жыл бұрын

Love the side storage idea

@sozekeysersoze 3 жыл бұрын

That bed looks soo slick 👍🏻 Cheers from Denmark

@TheTravelingTogetherJournal 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool! Looking forward to the rest of the build. I just tore my truck bed off too. Currently welding up the subframe that our camper build will sit on. So, I can totally relate to the excitement and the "oh-no what did I just do" of pulling you previously functional camping setup apart.😂

@Mr.Ramirez95 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we would adopt more ideas from the aussies like you just did. Always thought their ute setups are awesome.

@ZuluComander 3 жыл бұрын

Super slick design my dude

@craftsmancollaborative Жыл бұрын

Man - love the versatility of this rig 🚚 really is a do it all DIY

@jameshisself9324 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, the bite of the double cab strikes again. With my extra cab I have a full size bed and shell, I'm just under 6 ft so it works great for me and my girl. Any kids we have will fit for years to come so we'll worry about that then. I also haul dirt bikes, bucket loads of dirt, gravel, rocks, etc so really have to have the original bed for that. I wondered why you would move away from the great setup you had, but makes sense for you this way. I still want to reference your old build videos so please keep those up! Looking forward to seeing the rest of this new build.

@drewsimms 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new set up man! Can't wait to see the rest of this series unfold!

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you drew! I’m really excited for this new setup.

@miked.r.6671 Жыл бұрын

Thats pretty sweet, and rear slide out idea a bonus. The beauty of steel is you can always add possibilities ...This been on my mind for my 1 tonn for awhile . Good job!

@thirdworldadv1312 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I’m getting ready to do this to my gen 1. Trying to get a multi purpose tool truck that can also be a camper. I hope to get some good ideas from you before I start. Thanks!

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I think flatbeds are going to be everywhere in the next 12 months

@dezrataz 3 жыл бұрын

Killer work man! And galvanic corrosion is what you were looking for.

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes that’s the one haha thanks!

@kevinmoore1401 2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm watching this video late but I think the way you made it is really awesome and the width of it looks good

@PNW_Rodeo 3 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job on that flatbed! I'm hooked now and can't wait to see it done. 👍

@golfmike304 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great job and great idea for overlanding. Love the drawers and storage solutions. Your fabricating videos are so informative. It proves that you don't need a high dollar shop to do it in. Thanks for all the inspiration.

@280zone 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, well thought out, looking forward to updates.

@commonsensepatriot9450 Жыл бұрын

Great work, or work in progress as you said. Cant wait to see the next stage.

@solosaga5091 3 жыл бұрын

Truly beautiful work, and thoughtful consideration. I'm sure it won't be long before it makes financial sense to open a professional custom fab shop. Almost anyone can (learn to) weld, but producing functional AND esthetically pleasing design is a rare gift.

@AngelLovesToLook 3 жыл бұрын

Its satisfying when you create something for yourself. Flat bed looks good, looking forward to more updates.

@PeterHatch-mx7zc Жыл бұрын

Like how the side boxs come out

@Dutch1951x 3 жыл бұрын

What an AMAZING design! Looking forward to see this project progress! Not about to trade my Bronco and ground tent for a Taco, but love watching these kind of videos! Great work!

@juniorvazquez9000 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel. I stumbled into your channel by watching other channels about all of these campers. Just love it, been wanting to get a 1st Gen tundra and do one of these campers. Thanks man for the videos.

@jamieforrester7108 3 жыл бұрын

that is really nice. Hope to see a hardside popup build series one day

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Working on building it right now!

@bradleylee7311 Жыл бұрын

That look grew! I have a 2001 , and am need of a camper shell.

@ricksasek5483 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the flat bed

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sean9820 7 ай бұрын

Such an outstanding build.

@212caboose 3 жыл бұрын

That's so AWESOME!!

@reedwindmiller7490 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome. Don't trust the drawer slide latches offroad. They will fail and your drawer will come out. I've got similar drawer slides for a tent that goes on my truck and I've had them fail on me going down a rough road but luckily I saw that ahead of time and built in a safety catch for when they did come loose.

@gregnorvell9730 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh! Your videos are making me late for work!!! Awesome build, great design!!!

@JanBoothius 3 жыл бұрын

Really like what you've done so far! I have the same problem with my 5' bed not being big enough for me and my son. Excited to see more flatbed content and hopefully build my own before too long.

@kemosabe5120 9 ай бұрын

Please do a video on how you built this! Specifically how you attached it to the shortbed frame to get that extra length securely...

@mckayprestwich 3 жыл бұрын

You never told us where you are putting the tire! The suspense

@Dabaldgorilla 3 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS iv been waiting for this video....threw everything down to watch this... the rig looks sick AF now. Keep it up man

@angusheran138 3 жыл бұрын

Those undertray storage areas are cool, different way to do it if you don’t want a full box

@RevRodge 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yea man! I just started designing an aluminum one for my 3rd gen. Looks great, and is some solid inspiration for mine.

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Aluminum is the next frontier for me. However for the flatbed frame I don’t think I would go aluminum. I want to use it for my camper!

@RevRodge 3 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandUnderBudget Is that mostly out of concern for the vibration on the welds? Asking because I did have the intention of making it 100% out of aluminum. Weight is a massive concern for me, I will also be adding the Aussie style canopy boxes to the frame with a RTT mounted to the top of those. I’m running some Deaver heavy load springs, but I feel that steel would still make trails exceptionally difficult on the truck. It looks I can use 6 existing mount points to the frame without drilling a single hole. I understand that there will be some flex, I was just hoping to offset it with some beefy internal framing. I have mostly come up with and designed this from looking a products like the Norweld Ute trays, but without many other perspectives. So any insight you can lend is greatly appreciated.

@douglansburg4545 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to flat bed tacomas, have one on my 2011

@Chunk404 3 жыл бұрын

Dude... You killed it! Keep up the good work.

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@austink4289 2 жыл бұрын

This is so sick Micah, holy crap. Way to get after it and make it happen. Love this setup, I would love to build something similar on my Tacoma

@Overland_Subies 2 жыл бұрын

dude you are a mastermind

@jeboutdoors377 2 ай бұрын

Hello great videos. I would use metal wall studs. Like they use in motels and schools and offices.

@djlyon117 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I love this. That’s an awesome idea with the drawer.

@joshd108 3 жыл бұрын

I hope sell plans for this one day. Ever since I got my taco I’ve been dreaming of fabricating a flat bed.

@j.markkrzystofiak9907 3 жыл бұрын

Super well thought out arrangement. Impressive! In my experience those drawer slides don’t last long when exposed to dust and dirt. The ball bearings collect the grit and eat themselves up with the regular jiggle-wiggle of driving. That was experienced on fleet of shuttle busses with slide out battery trays. They lasted less than a year and the trays fell out of the rails. I’m sure the Mfg. Used cheap ones, but maybe consider having a catch rail below them in case this happens.

@atomicsmith 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's beautiful! First video of yours I've seen. Very impressed.

@drewcirelli4026 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing the photo of the rig at Morro Bay

@deckape2423 3 жыл бұрын

Hope to see more of the flat bed build.

@herve160181 2 жыл бұрын

Mate that looks great!

@ExcelxxPro 3 жыл бұрын

For a "beginner" this looks awesome!

@NextAdventureYoutube 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great looking Taco.

@eze8024 Жыл бұрын

Dude that flatbed is awesome!

@shawncook8672 Жыл бұрын

THAT IS A FREEKIN' AWESOME BUILD!!!

@greym6436 3 жыл бұрын

Truly dig Ausie system you have made! Thought about going this route with my 02' Tundra build.. Very functional. But i may be utilizing a Eagle Topper.

@rajr4034 3 жыл бұрын

Omg !!!!!! This is so sick . You should be proud

@rickyracer-aidanhenson1216 Ай бұрын

“It’s like baskin Robbin’s, too many flavors and they’re all good” I’m using that lol

@baja67 Жыл бұрын

Great job, that was a lot of fab and creativity!

@gungfuriceboy 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!!!... I will 'STAY TUNED'!!! Cheers!

@Dustin.Wright Жыл бұрын

I love the build man! Idk how practical it would be but that same black cage you have on the rear draws would look good in front of the side boxes.

@EvergreenOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build man! Love backyard engineering and learning new skills. Can't wait to see more about the flatbed build.

@SteezySocks 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you’re a badass for that flatbed

@thomascalton3067 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Look forward to seeing the camper too!

@Haslop 3 жыл бұрын

Looks mint 👌 I'm from Australia and have bought a 2001 hikux which as far as I'm aware very similar if not the same

@sarayuki8540 Жыл бұрын

sweet job. looks super cool

@iceman6518 3 жыл бұрын

That is a nice Taco I am very impressed. I had a 95 single cab same color paint code might have been 404 brown. If it had been a quad cab like yours I would still have it but my height cost me more money but have a R/W Tundra. Great build keep it up also look into the spray on bed liner kit out now where you can do your whole truck it might be raptor paint or coating but you line your truck and eat branches.

@bradsunday 3 жыл бұрын

New setup looks awesome. Look forward to more.

@travisdiller6879 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha nice pose at the rock! 😉 cool truck

@jasonlightfoot4145 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet build can't wait to see the next phase!!

@socalexpeditions 3 жыл бұрын

Super rad dude!!!

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Your diesel heater video was great and really helpful. Excited to instal my in the new camper.

@socalexpeditions 3 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandUnderBudget I’m making another video putting in it a Pelican style box - That may help you out more! I’ll be doing a flatbed soon too, so thanks for the inspiration

@Bk6418 3 жыл бұрын

I ran into issues storing my recovery gear like you are planning. When I was stuck I couldn't access the door where my recovery gear was stored. I ended up storing my recovery gear on top of my roof rack or at least the soft light stuff.

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Super good point and something I thought about as well. I’ll probably keep recover specific stuff like snatch strap out of this box and in the cab. But things like the air hoses, and other things in there. We will see how it works with some testing 👍🏼

@tylerdavidson1607 3 жыл бұрын

Love this stuff man. Let you mind wander and say "Yup, I can make that".

@12jeeplover 3 жыл бұрын

I have got to learn how you did that side pull-out setup. Needing something like that for a step to get into the bed of my truck

@underscorejeff 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously awesome thought process you put into this

@rdruzin 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff man. Good luck on making the camper!

@zinzun222bear 3 жыл бұрын

Bro that came out awesome!!!

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m really happy with it, excited to make the camper now

@zinzun222bear 3 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandUnderBudget can’t wait to see it.

@isaacspoon 3 жыл бұрын

great like always! thanks for making videos! makes me want to go buy a tacoma like yours

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac! Much appreciated

@Adv4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build man!! Love getting inspiration from a fellow “I can probably just do that myself” kinda guy. Look forward to seeing the camper complete.

@fabienpics Жыл бұрын

Great one. Look like Australian Truck 👍👍👍👍

@owenmilledge789 3 жыл бұрын

This is sooo cool! You might want to see the XP camper V2 if ur into the hard shell aspect. It could be made with some heavy duty gas struts and minimal leak points unlike the hiatus campers

@OverlandUnderBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes I took a look. A litter larger then what I’m going for but I like the concept.

@michaeldouglasmason 3 жыл бұрын

Pumped to see the camper build!

@jamesg2343 7 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@johngelinas7732 3 жыл бұрын

Great job looks cool

@SangTran-zn7lq 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding design!

@hellonwheels6429 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate live the build, just to give you a tip if you ever decide to make a canopy for it keep as much of the weight Infront of the axle otherwise your going to have problems when going up hill with wheel lifts and it skip a fair bit

@shawnmts7109 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I like a good flat bed, yours is tops.

@RetreatHacker 3 жыл бұрын

Love the storage !

@tacodrewww 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen anything like it ! Great job !

@bobbytaylor6729 2 ай бұрын

Real nice flatbed, just wondering if you had the grates to go on the sides like the back drawer, I wouldn't want anybody to walk up and take anything easily.