Innovation always has issues but the *Problem Solution* approach is the best way.

An honest man isn't afraid to show his mistakes, he learns from them. Thank you ....

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. It's the only way to learn in the end🙂

@PeterHatch-mx7zc

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica so true

It's hard to beat "forest engineering".

If You Don't Make Mistakes... Then Chances Are... You're Not Making Anything. You Got This ... Div. Keep Up the Great Work and Thanks for Sharing

wow.. just blown away with how you work, rework and make new. It's SO much better than watching it done once and no mistakes so we, as garage warriors don't give up, think outside the box and can make, remake and recreate, make again to get it right. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride. (If that all made sense lol)

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Well, if you do completely once off custom stuff, there's gonna be some reworking sometimes. Thats just how the game is🙂

It’s hard enough to say something intelligent the first time but watching it a second time is difficult, while you take a sabbatical⚡️

Creating something that didn’t exist until you made it…. It’s only mistakes that create perfection 😎💪🔧🔧

The joys 0f building a ramrod.

A working man's mind is always adjusting the job. Great solve for a tricky problem.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I don’t think there is anything you can’t figure out Div!!!!! I love the fact when you Gia problem you honestly share it with us and use your ingenuity to find a solution 👍👍👍👍‼️

Makin mistakes is a part of life. You cant learn by your mistakes if you dont make any. Love your metal working skills

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !👍

I would not call it a mistake. You did some crazy engineering. Would be nice to have a crystal ball in your shop. All that modern builders know how to do is add to cart and bolt it on. Old school is the best school. Cheers!

That's why they made the tee shirt "chit Happens " its how well you recover from the mistake that matters !! Good job 👏 making it all better now.

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who specializes in making life difficult for myself.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Then there are at least 2 of us😂

You will probably need a very long slip yoke up front, Diff! Another real world example of car building. Like Rat Rod Bob is always saying, "We're gettin' it, we just ain't got it yet"!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Actually the slip yoke movement is not much, I measured it. Less than 1/2" over the full travel range. It is because the 4 link bars are quite long

Can’t wait to see this new driveshaft installed and painted green for visibility

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

😁

"if you don't make mistakes, you not making anything". Words to live by. I like that👌👌

Your humility is one of the reasons I can’t wait for Sundays to see your videos. Recently I found myself realizing that I must cut apart a neatly finished project because I failed to measure one item. Yes, it’s painful!!!! But it now works, like your driveshaft will!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Like another guy said, it's only refining the prototype 😁

@bradpage8967

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica oh I really like that, I’ll be using that in the future! Not that I plan on ever making another mistake, but it could happen!😉🤣

I really enjoy watching your engineering and fabrication skills. I worked with a man back in the 80s we called him to Swede man reminds me of you very smart man thanks great stuff.

I can't imagine the feeling when first cutting up all that hard work...Ok, yes I can, I've done it too! Haha, turned out great and another problem is solved! On to the next one, looking forward to it! :)

Duff, since when is learning and discovering a mistake? The real travesty is discovering it much later. So keep up the intriguing work you do, it's GREAT!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!🙂

I would still be scratching my head and cursing the whole project ! Awesome recovery !

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I will be lying if I say no cursing took place behind the scenes😅

🤔? If Diff fails in the Forest.. Does anyone hear him scream??. You rebounded, recouped, regrouped, refocused, overcame setbacks and championed a successful, stellar solution to a roadblock in your build.👏👏🏅🏆

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

The baboons certainly hears my curses!😁

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica 😤🙈🙉🙊😭

When you are doing completely custom things, the updates and revisions never really stop. Just the way it is.

@ratrodsafrica

10 ай бұрын

Jip, you right😅

Cant wait to see this rig all buttoned up and cruising

Shit happens. Your recovery was admirable! Great idea to modify what's on hand rather than sit around waiting for parts. ✌😃

If i never made a mistake , I would never have learnt anything .. .. Love the metal fab and speed holes ... Keep up the Great work ...

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love your honesty and integrity Diff! Another great episode - I think a few KZreadrs should follow your example 👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I'm so tired of all the fakery and pretentious in the world. Here, it's just me, for better or worse 🙂

I thought we are get nothing this sunday......dankie oom Div

I FEEL YOUR PAIN BROTHER ! YOU WILL OVERCOME

Div im loving your channel. I'm not big on rat rods, but I do appreciate good fabrication, and you do some really cool builds. i also like welder up and rat rod bob there are some real artists out there on youtube and youre one of them

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother, appreciate

I don't think I would call that a lucky one But you sure took care of the problem In an expertise fashion.

After all that work, You should powder coat(or gold) for your museum of Rat Rods... 👍🇨🇦😁

This one of the best episodes, mainly because you did not sit on the fence crying because your balls are hurting from sitting on the fence. Instead, you got off your butt and got to fixing stuff. Inspiring as always. Looks like winter is headed your way. Mooi and vir jou.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet. Ja, it's cold now!

We live and learn an live to learn from are mistakes. Glad you can still use it and repair that part Div. It's coming along nicely so far. Can't wait to see more videos soon on this project. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

A good craftsman knowhow to get himself out of trouble....... Your channel is topnotch!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This one is putting up a good fight but you are winning the fight well done.

Thanks uncle, Stay true! Be blessed, Ciao

A brilliantly executed piece of rat rodding ,

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

We all stuff up mate, you’re doing something rather unique that’s got my interest. Also being rather isolated ( Australia ) makes you more resourceful. Your showing it warts and all. Problem solved👍

Well the solution was simple, but the execution was a bit more challenging, but it turned out great. You are an amazing fabricator!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

We're green with envy on you saving that piece from the wall of shame! Now it can be added to your hall of fame. So many moving pieces in a build like this, kudos!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

In the words of Albert Einstein "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Good job on the build and the fix.

I think all us car guys specialize in making life harder for ourselves duff!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I think you right!🙈😂

Lol, I get the people part! Good job Duff! Stay safe !

Nice fix to the problem.

Div , you possess the correct attitude sir..i never held my breath once..lolol

Div, you didn't correct an error, you refined the original prototype. I think the one piece shaft will be stronger and smoother operating over that range of angles. See you next video.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

"Refining the original prototype". That's the way to put it! Gotta remember that😁

@michaelnieman6218

6 ай бұрын

There are no problems only solutions​@@ratrodsafrica

Diff, Great resolve... A wonderful solution to a momentary drive shaft obstacle...Thanks for sharing.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Diff, even here in the states it can be difficult to get correct parts for a 32-50-51-54-76-89 International. Yes, all one truck and not all international. Research and design is what makes it interesting.

😎👍🇺🇲 There's definitely a skill and talent to building something to look a certain way. We used to do it on Pro Street builds. Adding components in places to look more raciyer than was required. "It has to be there in that spot. It's a race car." When in reality. We could put it anywhere. It was always fun being creative and problem solving. Then blending it all together to have that certain "look". Cheers from Seattle WA USA.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we can spend a lot of time to get it looking just right 🙂

Spot on old boy

That was a fine fix you got yourself into. And a fine fix to get out of it! 👍👍😊

Not an obstacle a challenge awesome afternoon brother challenge met challenge overcome no worries brother !!! Have a lekka one brother

You have done a great job of adapting, improvising and overcoming the things that pop up in front of you on the journey to build this truck. Outstanding job Sir

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I won't tell if you don't. Turned out awesome.

Happy accident, not a mistake. Lol. Thanks for having thousands of visitors to your shop every week, especially for a guy who doesn't like dealing with folks!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

😁 Don't mind people with common sense at all. It's the brain dead idiots I can't stand. And they seem to get more by the day!

The reason I suggested using the MK4 Zephyr rear axle was to get around the driveshaft problem the diff head remains in a constant position and the axles move up and down like a cheap Jaguar set up, plus you get rear disc brakes, the rear axle on those cars was the best part, they can cope with a 351 V8, but your work around is less of an alteration to what you already had in place Well done, the guy who never made a mistake never made anything.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Looks like there might be some other plans for the Zephyr, so I didn't want to strip it

In the future you will assemble all the drive line parts before you build the frame. Thanks for sharing your work. You are an amazing craftsman.

@ratrodsafrica

Ай бұрын

Haha, so we learn lessons all the time. And never assume! Which is what I did🙂

Hope it works fully extended also. Great recovery. You help me get by while caring for my dad in his older age. Hard to get out to my shop.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

All the best for you!t

Great fix Div, have a Lekka day and take care my friend 👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !👍

Now your talkin. Lookin Good.

diff you are Brillant solved it easy and it did not cost alot of money only loving time building it keep it up mate we are very proud of your talent

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Thank you.great episode.....yet again.

Limey I thought that was someone who liked Lima beans! Lol 😊 sometimes we gotta back up so we can move forward! Looking good my friend!

As always more entertainment than prime time free to air minus the commercials.. I was admiring some of the sculptures on your hands, grinding, welding and cutting certainly takes its toll.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I suppose less sculptures if one wears gloves all the time. But I'm stubborn...🤣

Carrier delete is more of a blessing than the work now verses later. Less moving parts = less vibration/balancing parts rotating mass. The OG in me still works from the K.I.S.S. system (keep it simple stupid). The glue and blender seem to work just fine. 😎

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with you! Glad I did this

I was wondering how you were going to do the driveshaft. I think the one piece is a much better idea. Thanks for sharing.👍

Good work uncle 🎉

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nols. En dankie vir die leen van jou propshaft!

apple doesn't fall far from the tree!! daughter reporting here: I too specialise in making life difficult for myself.

@ratrodsafrica

11 ай бұрын

My kiddo! 😀 Yes, afraid you got that from the old man...😅 But worth it in the end!

Love the staff rest room, 😂

@ratrodsafrica

11 ай бұрын

Just complying with the law 🤣

This was bad , but uncle you pushed forward👍

I love your attitude. Or did you cut the part where you were throwing tools at the wall. I congratulate you. You are an inspiration. Keep on keeping on.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan! I'm not a tool thrower, but I can promise you some choice curse words could be heard throughout the forest😁

As Sargent Shultz always said, “I see NU-THING!” Great job overcoming that obstacle. It’s always a bad feeling when you have to redo something you spent so much time an effort on, but you did a fantastic job. The first thing I thought of was the drive shaft from an early Ford Bronco. It had three U-joints. I can’t remember what it was called. You probably wouldn’t have access to that anyway. 👍🏻👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The original Isuzu drive shaft also has 3 U joints. But the one that goes onto the diff has a flange, which means the yoke on the diff would have to be custom made

@DoonerF

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica Everything is custom made on that baby! 🤣🤣🤣

I love your KZread channel, your honest and show the real, thanks again

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I hate all the fake and pretentious shit, so all you get here is an old dude in a one man shop😁

You are very skilled craftsman, more I watch you the more impressed I get. Thank you my friend

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much👍

One old guy to another. I like what your doing.

@ratrodsafrica

10 ай бұрын

Thanks OG!🙂

All that fabulous fabrication and work only to have redo and modify. O’h well what has to get done, has to get done.

looking lekka div, every one makes mistakes, .!

Looks better than before 👍👍

I had the same issue had to make the hoop longer...lol. It happens we only human. Thank you for sharing.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

So I have a loop lengthening buddy!😁

Great video. Ek hou van die musiek wat jy speel in die video. Geen vervelige oomblik nie.

Hey Dif , I was looking at the rear axle, when slammed thinking it was a steep angle , thort you may have used centre slip yokE in middle of tail shaft..BUT you fixed the problem the easy way..just more cutting and welding...WELL DONE DIF....

Diff it coming along well 🇬🇧😊

You are amazing craftsman, yes , mistakes happen , lol , this I know all to well. Lol thank you for sharing

The quality ofthis work in ZA is exceptional. You remind me of Royces Rod Shop in Durbs.

Man we are for sure addicted to this stuff. I find myself buying projects that take money slated for existing projects and thinking, if I don’t grab it someone else will. lol 😂 I was feeling your pain brother. But I too think it’s better now than before. Love this man ! 👍🏻✌🏻

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my eyes also bigger than my belly!😂

Really nice save. Good job.

Man, that was almost painful to watch... 😎 been there to many times. And when you cut you just know that no matter what, some of that symmetry will be lost. Even if its only you who knows.... Nice save however, 👌 looks realy good. And probably is stronger too. 👍

I thought that looked like it might be a problem but I didn’t want to say ⚡️

All I know is I have the "pile of shame" behind my shop!:) Sometimes you have to learn how not to build something!:) I think you also fixed another potential problem with having enough slip travel. Great fun! Thanks 👍

@glengillies4654

Жыл бұрын

True mate. When your in the zone ya just hook in.

Nice recovery.

Hi Div I'm sorry that you had to correct your drive shaft set-up but I'm not complaining because it is more fabricating to watch. Lekka boet. Take care.

Yooo! Boet! Hope all is well 😃 excited to watch!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Hey Dusty! Haven't seen you for some time. All OK?

@DustyMacsGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica Hey Div!!! Yeah all is good. Just been super busy with work and life, Ive been working alot on my wifes Z and also on my shop truck and filming it all just havent had time to edit! Thanks for checking in on us 😃

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

@DustyMacsGarage yes, this KZread business takes a lot of time. Happy to hear all is good

Nice save. 👌👌

Great video Div! Thank you🍺

You are amazing on fabrication. I enjoyed that video. Keep up the good work.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well Mr. D I thought it was going to wrk but I see nope but u figured it out so good job like I said you do good work and a very good teacher u explain it all very well so good job and keep up the good work and videos 👍👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Loving the weld blender and the grinder intimate time, benefited the build. Nice fix Div as you said unless you told us we wouldn't know. Have a lekka one Boet

I’m in M’erica, state of Virginia. I have a 49 Hudson Commodore Coupe. If you need parts, let me know. I can chase them down for you. Blows my mind that a Big Boy project is happening in S. Africa. Look up the Hudson, Essex, Terreplane club in the USA. These are good folks that will help with the little bits to get that cab all together.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the offer bro! So many parts missing on this one, would be seriously expensive/ impossible to restore. I will just deal with what I have and make plans for the rest

@davideide778

Жыл бұрын

The Hudson Essex Terraplane Club is a great resource if you are looking for anything to help in your build. It's an enthusiastic group. I belong to the Minnesota Chapter. I have 1947 Big Boy, a 1947 Commodore 4 door, plus a pair of 1949 2 doors. Reach out if you are looking to find a piece for your cab.