The great thing about watching you do a project like this, is that I get to enjoy it all coming together without getting tired, dirty, and greasy (or frustrated when I have to re-do what I just spent hours doing). Thanks for sharing.

To stretch the frame on a military truck,you add it to the back end,move the axels and use a sleeve at the splice.

When I built my dump body i used box tubing completely welded and oil filled. There’s no lip for dirt to sit . It’s just smooth. Took 11 rolls of .035 to weld up all the seams . I know you already did the frame but I usually get all grade 100 frame rails custom made by Adams in Vermont. They ship them to you . They just make frame rails !

I sure do appreciate the "road trips"! This helps everyone know what it takes to get things put together for any project, even though you are not able to record everything. I considered how to make the frame strong and fail safe. "thinking out loud". I would leave the inside u-channel in and add over the full outside bigger u-channel to length and then add the difference on the inside, offsetting the joints, Bolting and/or welding everything together. "IF" the welding of smaller pieces penetrate fully, then you should have a solid frame rail. Just thinking out loud. When I catch up with the actual lengthening, will see what you literally did.

Can't wait for the build already seen the pictures of the cutting and welding of frame

Good luck on your project. Love the old military trucks.

Thanks for the update. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Great to see the collaboration with the experts and vendors and the work that goes into it. MBTS is going to have to shine on his part. Way to shine MBTS.

👍😄 from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 in a hard Lockdown and curfew . thanks for the video Mike . Stay Safe and Healthy

Offset the frame cuts so you can get a full pen weld on frame rails and you need the add a cross member and don't forget to fish plate the inside rail after welding .we stretched a lot of frame for over the road and never had d.o.t. problems

Hi Mr DP, what a double act with Todd, you could take that routine on air with any prime time TV show. Perfect by name and presentation, thank you for uplifting a dull winters day on this side of the 'pond' . Maybe the addition of MBTS and you have five star-plus rating. Thank you.

I'm really excited for you with your ideas for the monster truck, it will be awesome.😍

You sure have been busy acquiring everything for the custom build of Lt.Dan. It is definitely going to be one big mean truck LOL !!

Hey Mike I've had trucks with barn doors, they are a pain in the ass,drivers dont like them when they get tweaked then you fight getting them shut, high lift tail gate is worth the money. Going to be an awesome truck😀👍

Nice. This will be a awesome build. Thank u very much DP. I'll say ur patterns were pretty awesome.

Check out the forum Steel soldiers. A lot of people “Bob” these 6x6 and turn them into 4x4. They cut off the frame. Someone might give you the cut-off pieces. They will also will know what type metal it is. Good luck with the forum it will bring you down an endless rabbit hole. Steve

Good video Mike. Can't wait to see the work on the new truck. Have a great day.

Can't wait to see this build. It's looking awesome so far! Cheers.

You should be able to find a military manual online for that truck that will spec out everything ever thought about for it...

I love watching a metal fabricator work with wood!

Coming together nicely!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great to see the planning process and the detail you get into for the project.

I know you are excited for this to get done. I am so excited to watch you do it. I am beside myself with excitement. LET THE BUILD BEGIN!

I've had a 3 way barn door dump, hydraulic highlift and air highlift. All have their advantages and disadvantages. For ease of operation and repair I prefer the air highlift. No need to hit the pto to open it, and when you spring a leak on the hoses you're not pissing fluid all over the place and the hoses are cheaper to repair. The disadvantage to the air is it is slightly slower to lift than hydraulic, but it isn't a big deal. I have hauled 6 foot boulders with all 3 styles and they all handled the material well. If you do go for highlift, make sure you get the longer lift arms for better clearance when the door is open.The barn door advantage comes into play with stuff like sticks or logs that would typically snag on a highlift. You can also haul a machine in the truck box easier with a barn door. I hate having to get out of my truck to undo rear gates though.

Great job looking great keep up the great work thank you love your videos

Mr. dirt perfect what a very informative video .I earned a lot about dump bodies and what kind of floors and steel on steel dimensions and a lot of things...... I hope there’s not gonna be a test on it....Because I’ll get stuck with me and behind the scenes,,, captain claiming it myself in detention......... can’t wait for the man behind the scenes to get his thoughts and his welding rod out,,,, To get rocking and rolling on the truck,,,,,, very interesting video keep up the great work junkman do

Man I am excited and I don't even get to drive it. Can't wait till next video.

EXCELLENT - love to see progress on Baby - looks like you done good with your materials. Keep It Up!!

Can't wait Mr dp ... get em edited and get em up ..we know u already got the footage .. stop holding out man lol peace n love from Cumbria uk

Great project awesome video, your new truck is going to be nice. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

Ox Body, They make some TOUGH stuff! I ran an end dump hauling scrap steel. The Hard OX bed held up decently with that abrasive material being hauled daily. Them high lift gates are FABULOUS! I know of a company locally that runs them on ALL of their dump trucks. They like the versatility of them. You can stack a whole load of light material in the bed, & it will fall out of the truck. I've ran them hilift gates with a load of yard waste, & it easily came out of the box. I WOUOLDN'T have been able to dump it out with a standard gate! Gotta 💖love them heated coats! I LOVE my camouflaged Milwaukee heated coat. There's nothing like sitting in a hunting blind sweating, while you watch everybody else shivering! This is going to be a bad Ar$e customized dump truck once you get er did! If you manage to get thing stuck then there's NOT a vehicle that'll get through that terrain! I'm 🧡loving💖 this custom build project, & am anxious to 👀see the progress on this AWESOME build!

Thanks for the in-depth information for your next project.

i use aluminum trim coil to make my frame profile. easy to cut accurately with tin snips. i dont want to miss one part of this series.

DP, great ideas, buying what you want new rather than altering something used. The time and effort you save as well as money in the long run. Remember time is money. Great job the project is starting to come together.

I will stay tuned. I am excited to see the finished product 😁😁

So cool! Can't wait to see how it comes out!

WOW , I’m excited to see how this turns out Dirt Perfect, it’s going to be AWESOME !!!!!

That’s awesome can’t wait to see the build.

I can't wait to see this project take off.👍👍🇬🇧

It's coming together - fantastic project. Great videos as always 👍

Awesome video Mike I can’t wait to see the truck when it’s done. It’s going to be a beast

I do a lot of concrete demolition. My dump truck bed floor got bent between crossmembers and was so rough the I couldn't keep dirt from sticking and building up so bad you had to scrape it out every other load. Over 10 years ago I cut the floor out and put in a double floor with marine plywood between the steel sheets. Works very well and has very few dents in it to this day and dirt just slides right out. Might be something for you to consider.

Can't wait to see that beast, when its done. 👍🏻

Now then! That's what I'm talking about! Love it..

Awesome is the word for this project. Thanks Central California Watching

That Project seems like an adventure.

Can't wait to see build.

lookin good. gonna be an awesome project .

Awesome project really starting to come together.

Todd’s axle would make a great tie off for a trot line in the river!!! Now about that framework you have to do... wouldn’t it be easier if you could just rent a frame stretcher? The rental store keeps them right next to the blinker fluid testers and the Volkswagen radiator pullers. 🤓

Awesome!! Can't wait to see it come together!

👍 Thanks for the vid.

I'm looking forward to this build. It'll be an awesome addition to the fleet.

Mike it sounds like things are really coming together. Can't wait to see the progress when you get started. Oh by the way today started off great you were on and so was Wade and Captain Kleeman.

Nice, Look's like I nailed it, on what you were gonna do, well on the stretching part... I do love these behind the work video's.. I know in real time, the truck is probably close to being done, can't wait to see it in use.. That truck reminds me of a Oshkosh it's a "All wheel drive" military truck.. Loved this episode of the "Dirt Perfect Saga" It was educational, entertaining & fun to watch...

I am retired now, but I have done this type of work for the last 50 years. I enjoy the content of your videos.

That truck is a beast! Big thumbs up! 👍👍

Listening to Todd tell the barn door story made my day lol, thank you for sharing this

Very good video Mike love it .

Great video, looking forward to seeing the next episode in this series. I’ve heard a plasma cutter is nearly a perfect side hustle in a box, not that you have any extra time available. Had a coworker who’s dad bought one on a whim because he liked them and turned it into a well paying part time job disposing of gas cylinders for all the local municipalities in his county. He reclaims the gas, sells what he doesn’t use himself, purges and cuts them in two and sells the metal for scrap, after being paid to haul them away. Just an idea but have you ever considered making an ICF subterranean vault outside of the house and moving the compressor there. The tinnitus in my ears begs me to suggest this every time I see your wife or kids in the shop while it’s running. Stay safe, wishing you and your family the best.

Can't wait to see the 6x6 progress, this will be awesome Mike.

Great video Mike have a great one and stay safe 👍

Can't wait till finish 👍👍👍

Enjoyed your video it's all ways good when someone from Indiana builds stuff.

Always a great video, thumbs up !

Good to see the project coming together, can't wait for the videos to start.Most of the dump body's around here are either silver or gray

Nice can’t wait tell Lt Dan is done

We are having fun now!

Can't wait to see it done

...GOOD ONE, STAY SAFE...

Big project , but it looks like you have your ducks in a row . Gonna be an awesome off-road dump truck . Keep us informed Mike . Great video as always .

It’s going to be awesome. 👍🏻🇺🇸

This is going to look awesome

Something you might try if the cab has thin paint, easy off oven spray. Let set about 15/20 minutes & power wash the paint off, will not hurt aluminum or glass. Its a lot cheaper than blasting. I guess the reason the MBTS is such a great welder is because he has welded so many mirror brackets back on, lol

Can’t wait to see the final product Mike!

great find!!!!!!!

Coming along nicely Mike

Man am I pumped for this series of videos!

Most definitely go with a high lift tailgate. I personally know it's alot more $ but in the long run I think you will really be surprised how much time it saves and how much you'll like it. Soooooo much easier and you dont have to get out and do anything 😉. Just my 2 cents... Good luck on the build !!! I can hardly wait myself 😎👍.......Sent from TN , home of the 7 snow plows 🤭😂🤣.

If it was my truck I would make the tailgate two way. Swing at the top and pull a pin or two and it swings at the side. Looking like you are doing an awesome job on this truck. Can't wait to see it finished

Can't wait to see the completed truck in action when the ground is soft and steep. It should be great.

I've had a plasma cutter for 25 years , actually my third and best one now. Hypertherm is by far better than the others. Most of the better plasma tables will have these on them.

Awesome rig

@Dirt Perfect I built a truck like that. It's my favorite toy. I mean truck lol. It's a 4x4 international 1854. Has the same military tires. Lifted. I love it. Use it as a fifth wheel to tow my twenty ton hydro boat trailer and I installed a knuckle boom on it as well.

Corten steel is the same stuff shipping containers is made of. You also may see it on bridges that look like they are all rusty and not coated. It oxidizes and seals, kind of like aluminum. If you have dug up restrained watermain, you may notice the threaded rods and t-bolts look really rusty, it would be Corten.

Tell you what, you and my son Joshua would get along just fine with all those snacks, McDonald’s, and Pepsi, you’re well stocked up for your road trips!! Your passion for shopping is very apparent 👍🇺🇸

All black paint sceme would be cool. Paint the truck the same paint as the box.

About time you post a video on this !

Look at airlift tailgates, we have them on our trucks and they're awesome, I have never had anything get hung up in the bed and we haul trees and brush all the time

Mike, Corten steel is a trademark name for a type of weathering steel. U.S. Steel holds that trademark. Usually it is A588 or similar. Under normal applications, it is used for architectural purposes because of the rust appearance. I'm a sculptor as a profession and use it in some of my outdoor works. It's tricky as the filler metal also has to be compatible.

Your soon to be new buddy with the Dustless Blaster is a awesome choice I’ve seen on tv demos looks like a really good job you can look them up online where they sell the machines to start ya own business or whatever. Looking forward to seeing the next video on Lt. Dan

Ok.... Just a couple of thoughts.....1) Don't be hating on Tennessee snow! Some of us would love to get more if the man above would allow it!...Haha! 2) Love the thin blue line flag in the shop... Just noticed it on this video... But we really appreciate your support... Holler at ya!

this is going to be a great build

Spotted both the tags in the podcast background and wondered if you were going 10x6 like a lot of the mining trucks!...

Gna be an awesome build 👍👍👍👍

Speaking from Tennessee, when we get a small dusting it is a big deal down here. ha ha Small dusting is 1/2" if that.

It's nice of you to have the booster seat for MBTS

You are going to love that plasma cutter. I'll bet you end up with a better one. Purchased one when they first came out, we got the small one, two months later we got the big one...

The drop axle is as Todd said is called a tag axle meant to be mounted behind the drive axles, you want what they call a pusher axle, but since you are making the frame longer it may be easier to use tag axle at the rear. that trucks gona be a beast.

Man I’ve been waiting so long for this video, what an awesome project! I’ve got so many questions! How does an electric jacket work? Where’s it get power from? How do you roll into a steel shop and run into family just hanging out on the loading docks? Do all full-size dump trucks have 3 or more axles in your part of the country? I was in Iowa and noticed that every semi truck has extra axles under it compared to what we have here in Florida. Can’t wait to see that new bed on the truck, glad you didn’t buy a haul truck, I feel like what your building will be way more useful!

I have stretched many trucks over the years. It is a lot more work, but find another truck and cut enough frame off the back to give your length then weld to your frame. Take bolts out of your suspension and slide back, to get a 16' box you will not have to move back much. The suspension may still be on the original frame or partly off. Either way the joint will be in an area that has much less stress than the center. Bonus, only one splice to worry about. Yes it is more work, but you will have no trouble with the splice