I still can't get over welding in flip flops. Tough old fabricator!

@ratrodsafrica

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They are African safety boots with invisible toe caps!😆

Bush engineering at its finest! You work and vision are superb.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks very much!

Everything on flip flops, gotta love it😅

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

African safety boots...😁

Very interesting and novel idea for bagging a vehicle.

Smart fella!

LOVE THE FRIENDS KEEPING AN EYE ON YOU . I WISH I HAD A VIEW LIKE THAT

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I guess somebody has to keep me in line...😂

Div you truly are a craftsman, quality fabrication for a quality build, this one’s going to be special when it’s finished 👍🇬🇧

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you brother!

Great engineering! No baboons here at the shed, just nosy neighbors. Cheers

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks! I think I prefer baboons to nosy neighbors😂

Loving the thinking in this. The cross member gussets are a work of art!

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you Big Al!

I love how you always go the little bit extra to make things look as good as they work.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you! 😊

@williamoneal2763

Жыл бұрын

Sign of a true craftsman...the little extra touch. A++

WOW-FANTASTIC

Lol, amen brother we,come to the world of us old dudes! Awesome work M8!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

The old dudes rule!😄

You guys should call yourselves the OG South African Grey Beard Mafia!! Coming from an OG Mid American Grey Beard Mafioso.Welcome aboard!!!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

😆The OG Grey Beards are invading the world!!

Using what you have around you are an unique inventor.... Mooi Skoot!

I learn something every time I watch you Diff! Great work!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for another , Brother !!

You are a Genius, I really like your videos. Thanks Diff you are the Man! coolest master Mechanic!

@ratrodsafrica

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Wow, thanks! Glad you like my stuff man!

You are a real inspiration. What you do is art. You work with the true spirit of making do with what you have, but still make it cool. Thanks for what you do.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you so much 😀 And it's a pleasure

Brilliant just brilliant.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you!

It's coming along nicely Div. Can't wait to see more videos soon sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.

Love it some pretty smart forest engineering

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks! Its those baboons that gives me ideas...😆

Another good video 👍 👍🇺🇲

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks.👍

Turned out wicked man

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks brother.

You Sir are one of a kind and you Do go the extra mile thank you for your work that you share with us

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks man!

@frankiestein4013

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What's next man on the project

Fascinating part of the project, watching with interest to see how the extension works. Thanks Div.

@ratrodsafrica

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Glad you enjoyed it. Lets hope it works! 😄

great idea it is going to be wery cool

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you!

It’s “weird-kool”! Funny because some think rat rods are cobbled junk. There is more engineering in this than the factory ever had 👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, I feel strongly that rat rods should not be an excuse for bad workmanship and sloppy mechanics 🙂

Div I'm so proud to call you my neighbor although I'm in Hermanus and the rain Coming down on your roof is the same storm in Hermanus. You are a real wizard when it comes down to fabricating. Lekka boet on the air bag set up. Take care and waiting for the next video.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks boet. Yes, your weather comes our way frequently.🙂

Hello from the shawdows of the great Rockymountains Clinton Utah USA ! Another fanastic video my brother! If your ever in Utah you have place to stay at my fireside!

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks my man! I travelled a lot in my younger days, spent much time on the East coast, but never made it to Utah. Would love to visit.

Hi Div, Interesting design for the front suspension. Look forward to seeing it in action. Great job on the cross member 👍🇺🇸🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks 👍

Diff I love the way you go into details on your builds.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks man. I sometimes wonder if I dont spend too much time on the details. But I love it and your words are encouraging!

That's a good idea 💡

That's really slick. Looking forward to more!

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks man!

Nice!

what a great idea.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you! 😊

Bliksem boet, I've been ofline for a while, thanks for the mention, that looks good so far, I'll watch the other vids now. Lekker boet

looking lekka Div, looks the part, !

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks brother!

Wow, love it, I am very , very impressed. Thank you sharing

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you brother!

Good show tonight. Back to fabrication, highlight of my weekend. Mooi man

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

Looking good 👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks 👍

Nice idea, and I like your fabrication Jeff from England

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks Jeff!

Looking good, great job.

Absolutely Awesome Divv great workmanship

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks man!

Thanks Div, awe inspiring.. on another level!

@ratrodsafrica

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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

Hey Boet. Lekka. Fine bit of engineering. This is how man progressed. And to think earliest man ever found not far from you. Lol. Think the Baboon was saying give me one of those Cancer sticks. Lol. He def give you the finger. Lol. Coming along Good. Chad's roof Chop coming along Good. You going to Chop yours. Thought you would have put the torsion bar in a roller bearing. My eyes thank you. You perfected it. Lekka Man. 100 percent better to watch. Have a good week Diff. Lekka Man Lekka. Adios.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the origin of man right outside my door 😄. No chopping on this one, I think its perfect. I really don't think a bearing is necessary for that torsion bar. Less than half a turn is all that's required. Glad your eyes are happy, we try... Have a lekka one boet!

Hello Div jy is n baie goeie ambagsman en jou werk is uitstekend

@ratrodsafrica

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Baie dankie!

Lekka as always thanks for the video mate

@ratrodsafrica

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My pleasure! Thanks

Awesome content Div, first we met your twin brother at 1.15, then at 14.21 you did your best Sir David Attenborough commentary😁

@ratrodsafrica

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Haha, never thought of it like that!

Great video and super job getting sponsor there going to be fighting over u😊

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks!

Very clever idea, another great video Div. Have a lekka one Boet

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks, you too!

That's very cleaver you have a tremendous amount of skills to be able to design & build that enjoy watching it come along...

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you!

@jaylee931

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica welcome its been helping me getting motivated i have a 51 desoto coupe that i been working on..

You have got some skills there brother. That’s going to be one cool setup. You got me hooked good on this build. I want to see what you come up with next. 👍🏻👍🏻!!!!

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you brother! Lets see how it goes...😄

Nice upgrade Div 😎

very clever you never stop amazeing me with your knowage well done it works like factory

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you very much!

Maybe next time use a short travel air operated hydraulic ram using the factory torsions? That way your not running a spring (torsions) on a spring (bags). Cool overall idea though. Love the content.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Didnt want go with hydraulics for several reasons. We'll see how the spring on a spring business works out...😄

Baie Netjies. Baie inspirerend

Div, this was a real good one. Your crossmember fab was top notch. The "instant" gussets was genius. I like the idea of the suspension too. It's unique for sure.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks so much!

great engineering Div

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you brother

This is a very clever idea. Can’t wait to see it in action! Awesome work man.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks. Lets see how it works out...🙂

Very nice fabrication and a great video.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you! 👍

Hey Div. Good video. You are making good progress on your Rat Rod. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks man 👍

Nice bit of engineering is that,

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks!

Holy cow man. At 21:20 you’ve got what looks like a spray can of F$*k on your bench. Where can I get that?!! I’ve got a few people I might like to spray THAT on! You have got to be the BEST fabricator channel on KZread right now. This is not really “bush” engineering. It is just damn good engineering for ANY place, bush or not. And your ability to explain it clearly and demonstrate things for us is really unparalleled. I am riveted to you every episode. Thanks as always for the great hang out. 😊

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

😂 Sharp observation! Its actually a cutting oil spray made by a company called FUCHS.😆 Thanks for the kind words, I'm humbled...

Your craftmanship is excellent..in other words, you build Rat Rods but they aren't Ratty..I always enjoy your work and your comments..paul in ohio..

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I feel strongly that Rat rods should not be an excuse for bad fabrication and bad mechanics!

Very very cool. 👌

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks!

Neat fab work and explanation as always.Crush tubes,they are called down here...

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you!

I like how you think out of the box !!! Great fab work 👏 I always enjoy your content.

@ratrodsafrica

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I think adding another torsion bar will make the whole business too "springy".

great job really like your fab work and learn a lot with your ideas Bill USA

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you!

love it

Nice work.... Looks factory!

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks

Cool idea with the air rid, not only get air bag suspension but torsion bar suspension, truck's looking great, I was told the other day by a ex--panel beater that they can no longer weld in seal panels 😂😂 classed as Structural damage 😂😢 thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks Donald. Yes, the crap tin cars of today...

And I was dreading changing the wiper motor on my truck...

Ingenious.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks!

Very cool , think out of the box

@ratrodsafrica

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Yes man, I'm tired of boxes...😄

You lay down the sweetest welds on KZread! Nice work.

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you very much!

Once again the SA Master has shown us the skills come from the man holding the tools it is a privilege to watch you work we are lucky you allow us from Tony in Australia

@ratrodsafrica

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Thank you Tony from Down Under!

Really cool idea great proof of concept! Reminds me of a cantilevered suspension systems 😊

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks! Yes, it does remind of a cantilever setup. Watch this space...😄

Very nice job , like you steel toe capped flip flops ! Lol All the best from uk .

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks. Yes, special African version with invisible toe caps!😆

Great Engineering! Like your Pets !!@@

@ratrodsafrica

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😄 Thanks!

Very impressive, we were all surprised to see your twin. I don’t mean the ones outside ⚡️

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks Johnny. I can only dream of a beard like Dirk has...🙂

Awesome idea, hope it works it looks like it should.

@ratrodsafrica

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I hope so too!😄

Just can’t get enough of your channel my friend! You’re captivating!

@ratrodsafrica

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Wow, thanks!

Yes interesting. When you said you bagging it I would have never thought of this man. lol very cool work. And I love Andrea your ToolDude, wanted to go the extra mile and create a brass insert too. lol you had his creative juices flowing as well. 👍🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻✌🏻

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🙂👍

Div!!! As always I enjoyed the video! This is gonna be awesome setup!! I love how you worked through the process and even got some custom machined parts!! Congrats on the sponsor also Div!!

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks boet. I sometimes wonder if I don't spend too much time on the details. But of you enjoyed it, I'm happy!

@DustyMacsGarage

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@@ratrodsafrica I enjoyed the attention to detail. The slant cuts instead of just leaving it blocky 90s at the end of your cross member and reinforcing the clearance cut outs for the torsion bars with the half cuts of pipe!!! Nice touch 😃

I like the way you think, this is going to be a cool suspicion !

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks!

Thanks for another great video Div!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure!

Nice work div 👌

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks !✌

Wow Div, that's a crazy cool idea. Never seen that before. This is the type of cool innovation that I enjoy... This is the part of the build I was waiting for. Thank you for sharing. Keep them coming.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ish! Thought you would enjoy this type of stuff. Watch this space...😆

YOU ARE A MAD MAN I wonder how much BETTER AUTOS WOULD BE IF YOU WERE AROUND TO WORK ON THEM IN THE 40S AND 50S brilliant or even in Henry Fords day

Legend bro

@ratrodsafrica

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Thanks!

PS Forgot to thank you for recording through a welding lens when you show welding.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Pleasure! I'm going to try and keep on doing that.

Takes a wild mind to think of the bags over bars...I am off for more...lekka boet

👍👊

Cool set up... I wouldn't like having those baboons hanging around, they scare me.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

A lot of humans out there that are way scarier than the baboons!🙂

Have you thought about a hinge. Too go between the airbag and lever. So that it stays level.

Nothing but admiration to add. Nice way to end my weekend, learning from you.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Een mooi detail zou zijn, dat je de moeren vast last aan de beugels, dat is heel makkelijk bij latere demontage van je subframe. Maar wat een goed idee voor de voor-ophanging.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Dankie!

I think I would source two lengths of new spring steel of the correct length and replace the torsion bars rather than joining them. You have a friendly machinist who could cut the new splines on the ends, I think this would be the safest way to proceed.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I think such a long torsion bar will be problematic. But, I have a plan for joining...

Always enjoy your visuals of your designs and explanations of the what and why of your concept. A guy can sure learn something.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks!

Fantasies!! Ek hou van al jou planne...en dit werk😂

@ratrodsafrica

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Dankie. Werk sover...😆