NICE metal store

Its good information to know about the frame .

Thanks for another lekka one Div!🍺

The yellow safety wheels are beautiful.

@ratrodsafrica

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Div outstanding start on the Ramp truck Real nice steel shop

Thanks for another , Brother !

Starts to look good. Great explanation you are doing here, thanks!

It’s going to be a really nice ramp truck! 👍 Thank you for sharing your detailed information with us . Great video, sir .

Cool project and design. Very interesting information about weakening the frame and the use of rivets vs. welding, etc.

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

You’re a cool guy Dif. amongst many other things, I appreciate you taking us to your supply house as it it helps me to See what it’s like in South Africa, at least a small glimpse. Lekka

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks and pleasure man

❤nice job

With so much american car content on here with " a word from our sponsors " and " so and so sent us this machine" Your channel is like a breath of fresh air , I am just worried that I am going through your back history too fast and will have to start waiting for the next one

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very well thought out transformation to that truck. Looks great.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Truck looks great! Remember no pressure to make videos, but we can't wait to see the next one! 😊

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Another good video and information from an “old guy in the forest “ you’re more like the G.O.A.T. in the forest lol

@petergrey7125

Ай бұрын

Great video! Very helpful with my hope to build my Isuzu tilt cab into a ramp truck. 👍

Wow, I wish we had a Steel & Pipe here in Central Florida! Super cool ideas for the ramp truck!

That’s a heck of a loud on that truck lol . Keep jamming brother. Can’t wait to see moor.

This would be a perfect truck for a Cummins 12 valve swap!

Please let your wife know that when you're not repairing the brush cutter, you are bringing joy to some other guy in Seattle who really appreciates it on the other side of the planet.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

😀Will do, thanks!

amazing video as per usual! keep up the good work, buddy! but always remember to take time for yourself

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Working on my stuff is time for myself😀

Dif, your steel supplier is ten times as nice as anyone of the three I go to, I was impressed at the way everything was so clean and organized. A man could go goofy dreaming of all the possibilities after seeing all that beautiful steel and hardware begging to go home him. Thanks for the video, I really like your construction design.....will be following your project for sure mate.👍

Wow, thank you for explaining and showing where and why not to cut and weld a truck frame. This makes a LOT of sense to me now.

Hello Div, ramp truck is moving along nicely 👌. Looking forward to seeing more of this build as well. The supply house is a impressive facility. Take care Boet and see you next time. Have a Lekka one 👍

Lots of cool projects on the go....... Enjoy them all.....

Well done Diff awesome work and great explaination

sweet truck ,will come in handy

Great progress! Enjoy your channel!

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@brettmerryman2837

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Hey Div, Good to see the work starting on the REO Ramp Truck Bed. The sliding ramps sounds like an interesting part of the project. I have full faith in your ability to make it all work. Take care

great work Div, thanks for the structual engineering class too

That supply shop is amazing. Never seen anything like this in UK at all

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, real happy to have that shop in my local town. They have taken a fortune from me over the years😅

@gofastwclass

6 ай бұрын

We're very fortunate in the states, I have a few shops like this in my area to choose from!

Love this old school look it's going to be one sweet ride when it's done! Beautiful work

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great to see 👀 a proper job !! On a ramp truck ..I saw a guy in Canada build one out of angle iron and muffler pipe ..lol ??? Good to see it done PROPERLY ✔️

@rickbusch7911

3 ай бұрын

It's only done wrong if it doesn't work. I've seen some stuff that would be sketchy by today's standards that was built a long time ago and still holds.

Looking good thanks

Thank you for showing HOW you make design choices -- I don't have much "vision" and the way you use mockups and templates to find angles and see how something fits is extremely helpful to my style of creativity. Rock on, Div.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Another good one Diff Thanks for the video's 🇺🇲👍

I like that steel yard

Div, You shared very valuable information on mounting things to vehicle frames. Thank You. I very much enjoy Your fabrication. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

Looking awesome

I like watching your videos sir.

Great hearing the reasoning behind how you mounted it to the chassis. 🔥

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

I am loving this truck

❤ looking good my friend from the USA Iowa!

Wow, making good progress!

👍👌👏 Just look at that! The man who often says that he's not an expert is obviously an expert and experienced craftsman in several disciplines. 👍👌👏 Very well done, Sir, very well done indeed (video and work). Your explanations about truck frames are spot on. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!☺️

@Chr.U.Cas2216

7 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. As you know, I always and totally appreciate both very much. Sincerely yours. Post Scriptum: I hope (and almost pray) that this ramp truck will get a wooden steering wheel too. 😁 ;-)

Diff, You brother and rat rod Bob are the best. Have a lekka one man...😊

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I'm diggin it diff 👍

Not bad ⚡️

Looks good to me I love it

It's taking shape pretty fast now but I only wish I could make a trip like that to our steel yard, that was a good pile

Great build Diff, this truck will be a real asset.

Hey love the Reo ramp truck idea gna b super cool when finished can't wait to see 1 of the rat rods on it keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I felt sorry for you living out in the bush in a relatively backward country. After seeing where you go for steel, I envy you. I would have to drive 200+ miles to find a shop like that. The only sheet of steel that I have purchased cost me for crating it up and shipping. Unbelievably expensive. Thank you for taking the time to post your projects.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

South Africa is not as backwards as many people thinks🙂

Yes steel structures are the same way as well bolting and riveting are the best way to maintain the strength. There are places where welding cannot be done. And then there are areas that can be welded. Your Idea of bolting and following the same design has been proven to work. Can't wait to see the continuance of your awesome Gold line. She's looking really sharp. Have a great time Take care Div.

Real well stocked steel and pipe store for all your rat rod needs

Love your work diff looking good

Looks like it's guna be a great help,can't wait to see how it turns out, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

Very smart man 👍🏻

Great Job Diff.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

It’s going to be so nice to have! Fun to drive to!

I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Past “experience” has me sitting here crossing my fingers you’ll be able to get that out the door and a hard right to freedom.

Another great video, and another impressive tutorial in load stress welding and drilling, your engineering knowledge and skills are truly inspiring. Looking forward to the next instalment when you continue this project. Lekka Boet Michael Uk 🇬🇧

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

Howzit brother, Diff... Bob n myself are impressed with that supply shop... If you can't find it there,, you don't need it.. 😆,,,, Truck is coming along nicely 👍😎💯.....

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, awesome to that shop in my town. They have taken a fortune from me over the years! 😅

@DonCatherman

7 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafricaI bet 😆, they sure got about anything you need.. ,, If ya can afford it that is,,

Great video loved it it

Really glad that you explained the reasoning for riveted frame members and why not to drill holes! Div, it’s looking great!

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Awesome video!

Nice job.👍🇨🇦

Your ramp truck is looking great can't wait to see it finished

Looking good.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

good job og showing your talants off again

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks

Very good video work and interesting content

Looking good my friend, if anyone can do it right its you Dif

Very nice. I enjoyed the data about rivets

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Nice steel supply store and fine piece of carrying on OG. Should be a heavy hauler. Now go ahead and take the rest of the day off with pay!

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Finally I'm being given a day off! 😁 Thanks brother!

Очень понравился метод определения угла наклона рампы. 👍 Я бы такое не придумал. Спасибо за идею. 💪

Nice buddy. You too, Have a Lekka one man. 👍🏻✌🏻

I've seen some of the hack job builds you were talking about, some of those guys don't have a clue. You have the perfect combination of engineering and creative fabrication. Great work.👍

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hello from Quartzsite Arizona, USA

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Hello!

I really like where this is going...can hardly wait to see the next part.

Great content! specially the info about that attachment decicion👍

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Looking good so far Diff 😁😁🤘🤘

great!!

Coming along nicely Div 👍

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great lessons in this one. One of the things I LOVE about your channel is the analysis and planning discussion. The way you describe not just HOW you do things, but WHY. And why that way is the best (or the best compromise). You continue to impress! Many thanks as always. Can’t wait to see rusty rods rolling on your radical ramp! 😊👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! My whole life I've been asking the WHY question about everything. Its now second nature with me🙂I do believe all of us should question the why more! So much BS floating around and people accept half truths too easily... The WHY is more important than the HOW!

@michaelholmes4525

7 ай бұрын

Good comments and observations… totally agree - Michael Uk 🇬🇧

@aceadman

7 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica definitely. THINKING is not something that happens TO YOU because you have a brain, it’s something you have to DO because you have a brain. Takes work, is not always easy, and sometimes hurts! I think that many people are never taught that. You are a man who has a chair especially devoted to the task, and you seem never afraid to use it. Serves your viewers well. 😊

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

@@aceadman yes, it's something you have to DO! And most people are just too lazy...

@aceadman

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelholmes4525 thx Michael! 😊

Can't wait to see the extendo ramp.

hi diff love vids mate ,keep em comming kool ,learning lots from the way you do things keep up good work you do cheers

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Ramp. Truck is looking good, that steel shop is very impressive. Long time ago I worked in a steel yard here and it wasn't close to your one

That steel shop is awesome! We don’t have anything near that in GA.

Coming along really good Div, should be real heavy duty.

Great job😊😊😊

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😄

It’s coming along nicely 👍👍

Hey Div, The Ramp Truck is looking good. The idea of using the rubber from a conveyor belt is a very good idea. You could also use non-radial multi-ply tires. I know that my Grandfather used them on his Grain Truck when he still lived out on the farm. Bart

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Pieces of tyre is a great idea!

👍👊

Awesome afternoon brother from another country how are yall doing !!!!! Awesome progress man !!!!! Have a lekka one brother

Nice to see someone who knows how truck decks are mounted Ive seen the welded on effort it is bound to fail Ive done far too many walk around checks on trucks in this lifetime not to know how they are built but nobody wants to know keep up the good work on your REO

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hey Diff!! Lots of fabricating today. I missed feedback Friday as I was looking forward to it. Cheers. Perhaps a spacer in between the frame flanges on the inside of the frame rails at the bolt clamp locations so the flanges won’t crush down.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Crazy week and no time to get my act together for Feedback Friday. Next week, I promise!

Hi Dif, keep up the good work. I've been watching you since the f100 build as that's what I have. Your videos have showed me that with a can do mindset and some logical thinking you can achieve some fab work yourself with little equipment. Stay cool😊

I was hoping you wouldn't weld it to the frame like someone else did and your right about the holes in the top flat of the frame. VERY NICE WORK. I'm curious about what motor your running. HAVE A GOOD ONE.

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. It still has the original 330 ci straight 6 Gold Comet engine

westport here. thank you for the show sir. Ian roussel is building a one of a kind rap truck also on his channel. give him a look please sir. oh, he does a lot of v w stuff. a lot of v w stuff.

More than a little disappointed you didn't weld those timber purlins. 😂😂 geseënde Kersfees Dif. 🎉

@ratrodsafrica

7 ай бұрын

😂 I was out of pine welding rods! Merry Christmas!