1934 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Project Begins
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- It's Fiberglass - different ball game!
We finally get started on the 34 Coupe.
The doors don't even come close to fitting!
Now what?!!? Let the dust fly!
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After watching kindig win with a gaudy undrivable rich mans watch, I appreciate this guy a thousand times more.
Ha haa ... rich mans watch. LOL! Those kinda cars don't do a lot for me either. bling bling .. bla bla!
I guess to each his own ,but kindig is an award winning self-taught car builder . Just as Bob is self-taught and he builds some damn cool cars, I enjoy what he builds as much as I do kindig's. I look forward to watching Bob work through the challenges that lay ahead with project rats' nest. 🐀 . You'll get it you just ain't got it yet.
Every man who builds cars has his place. I admire Bob for his simple style that lets a lot of us fit in an affordable spot. Don't knock the Kindigs, Foose, Ian and others who spend the time to make beautiful cars and trucks. I have customized many cars always striving to make the next one better than the first.
@@maxyearwood1085 my brother actually drove out to california to see my sister and stopped by chip Fooses shop - he was just a gear head and friendly as could be - not snobby or stuck up.
" I like to call it a Rat Rod, that way nobody's expectin' nothin' great." 👌
Imma keep watching, so there’s that.
Just protect those lungs when you work that fiberglass 🙂This will be a solid build, I'm sure!
Thank you for not playing music all through the video.
Heat will only shrink the resin and not the fiberglass. It might move 1/16 of an inch. You will need to relieve cut and refiberglass Bob. Get some Duraglss and Kitty hair, a full face respirator and tyveck coveralls and a box or latex gloves. I could fiberglass boats. That going to be a sweet one Bob. Can't wait to see it done. If you need any advice feel free to reach out about fiberglass. My dad was a cistom car builder and worked with George Barris and helped buld/ Paint the Munsters Mobile and the Pink panther Cars and a few others. So I learned at an early age from one of the best in the biz.
I have some experience in fiberglass, but far from a pro.. but I did deal with body fitment issues on a 73 corvette once. The car had had front and rear collision damage and the guy that did the initial repair slapped it together half ass using parts from about or 4 different years. A friend that had bought the car for a song begged me to have a Crack at it. I found if I made radius cuts in the fiberglass and found ways to clamp/brace it in place then reglassed the cuts, it would stay in place. I used mat and cloth with resin on the back of the panel and chopped mat mixed into duraglass for the outside exposed cuts. This is one of those things where you step back, look at it, then feel it, and use your best judgment.
Relief cuts, then get your shape. Fiberglass the back. Grind the face side, then step up your glass. Then you can use tiger hair, then mud good luck, Bob.
You'll figger it out Bob!
We know it.
We just do!!
My grandpa had a 34 coupe back when he ruined shine in the 40s. He said it was his favorite car.
Dear Bob, just know, you are our hero, metal o plastic, you are our hero Bob!!
Hello Bob I live in the Great State of Maine. I'm a third generation of boat builders. I have built fiberglass boats all of my life to lobster fish in. To answer your question about heating fiberglass ( No) it will not bend at all you will just set it on fire
Your best wat is to make relift cuts in the glass and then reglass the cuts .
This is gonna be super cool, possibly itchy, but super cool! 😎
School is in session! With one of the best teachers out there!
You go Bob!
I like a man who doesn't rest om his laurels and a man who works with both fiberglass and steel! Should be a goodie Bob!
Metal or plastic just work your magic that is what I love to see
heat the fiberglass with a heat gun and move it where you want and leave it there as it cools it will stay. that is what worked for me on my father in-laws 34 ford sedan
Dang, I'm proud of you starting another one right after you got done With the coup.👍
You can tape on a thin aluminum piece and glass over it. Remove the aluminum and go from there. Just make a temporary sheet aluminum mold.
Interesting! Fibreglass, you can do it Bawb!
You have a beautiful looking coupe too!!
Love all the builds Bob and enjoy them all ! Ill say u the man ! But no stitches? Gonna get interesting! Tell Red to get to work !!
WE SEE YOU GOT TROPHY ON THE DOG! NICE. YES SIR ON THE BUILD. NEW LEARNING CURVE ON FIBERGLASS.
I look forward to each episode on the 3 window Ratrod I,ve since finished my 1954 AR110 International sidestep pickup custom thanks for the tips an tricks I did 95% myself in the driveway I do have a workshop but that where I restore Antique and Vintage furniture
Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
Heck yeah another Rat Rod Bob Builds!!!!
👍. Well, the hardest part is done... deciding what next and getting started.
Looks like a giant model kit 😂
I haven’t watched it yet but I don’t need to to know it’s gonna be a good one. Back to back builds and a longer video … don’t get any better😀
Best way to cut fiberglass is a 4in grinder with a d diamond blade for cutting granite countertops . You can buy them at Lowe’s. The cut through it like melted butter
Cheers brother, fiberglass don't look like it's as much fun as bangin' on metal.
'34 always was my favorite coupe body.
It's gonna' be GREAT ! 👍🏁
And ... to me .. they look cool regardless of what they're made of.
@@RatRodBobBuilds Yup, never tried it so I'll be learning right along with ya'...
Diggin' the salt laker look.
👍🏁
Great project Bob going to be one bad Hotrod. You got that fiberglass work brother once you get the hang of it it's easy.
Just smell's bad and makes you itch to lol. Looking forward to seeing those doors back together just a big puzzle right!
Take it easy see you on the next one 👍🏻
You got that right!
There is so much to know about fiberglass. Wish I was there to give you some tips, maybe we could chat some time. One of the first things is to make some sort of steel frame to mount your parts to. From there it is fairly straight forwards. Looking forward to the project.
Those new wheels look cool
j adore toutes vos vidéos
Perfect project for a rat rod Bob. If anyone can make a fiberglass car in to a rat rod. You can. Love your work
Excited for this one Bob👍
Varmints know to stay just out of view. The firewall is such a classic spot to theme or contrast, maybe better to have it start out clean and smooth. Surprised nobody at you to get a show going yet.
See you next time !
Rootlieb hood would be a good place to get a nice hood with louvers, that’s where I got mine from my 34 and it’s a Gibbons body and has a steel tank, steel hood and those lower panels are called inner fender panels are steel as well. I’m excited to see your progress.❤
What I like about Bob is he does the work instead of talking about it, I know people that have projects that they started years ago and never worked on them but every time they get two beers in them, they go on and on how they are going to build their rods.
I Predict Some "Sticky Fingers" In Your Future Bob!!!
Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!
Ole ratrod engine is rat aproved !!
First thing's first buy a good respirator designed for fiberglass . I know you can do it let the fun begin.
Looking forward to this build
My goodness Bob. You build more cars in a year than most car guys can build in a lifetime.
Most fiberglass cars have steel hood and hood sides. Being a glass body of unknown manufacturer gonna be a tad tricky to find them. I built a 34 Tudor back in the early 90s. Good luck on this build.
Bob, speedway motors has ALL the front pieces you need in fiberglass
All I can find on their website for a 34 is the hood.
You go Bob can't Wait to see it done
But but ... doing it is the fun part!
good show Bob.😎👍
This is what I have been waiting for
Love you Bob, thank you for your videos.!!!!!!
Thanks for the video Bob and red! I've had a bad day and this video sure does make it seem like a day off with pay!
Hey doesn’t matter which project you did first , I’m just happy there’s two more lined up, I’m sure you already figured out the front fiberglass piece’s I would think a heat gun would soften it up enough to bend it into place, dirty little Rats, awesome looking car , catch you on the next one 😀😀
Hope you can make the Nova road worthy, 😂looks like it will be a great build, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Metal work I know some
...fiberglass not at all. Teach me Bob.
I'm a student myself. I reckon just watch and learn from my mistakes. It should be very interesting.
WoOoOo HoOoOoOo ol Rat Rod BoOoOoOoB is back in the shop where dreams come true boys and girls !!! just frigin MINT !!!
Heck...the doors look good without the tops....make a channel for the glass to run up to...but the opening looks right...
This is going to be epic 👍
yeahhhh man , gonna be sic....Rock onnn Bob
Great video. Iron Trap Garage has several grill shells. 1933 and 1934.
You will need bond coat resin,fiberglass matt. Maybe some tigerhair bondo, i had some glass fiber posterboard to cut out and glass over for making shapes. I did a glass frontend on a car at one time. Also some fiberglass fender flares.
Its gonna test your patience Bob and be prepared for the mess fiberglass makes....... definitely make it a RatRod.
Yep. Looking good. . Cut )
The couple of glass cars I built the lack of door handles and weatherstripping issues drove me bonkers. I made some linkage and added door handles to my Vicky cuz I hate door poppers. Luckily you're way schmarter than me. Fiberglass is tuff, no bending, only cutting and reglassing to reshape. Wear a mask with ALL cutting, sanding and grinding, but you prolly knew that.
The 34's are super cool cars.
Yea I gonna have to stay away from the hammer for a while. Gonna take some getting used to!
Yes sir. My favorite. 34 coupe . That is a big motor for that little car. But it surely going to look fantastic in that car.
It's gonna be great!
You have great ideas
Cool. When you're waiting for parts for one work on the other. Good for more content on the channel
Hey Bob glad to see you pulling in the 34or33 whichever it is gonna be a cool car and very rare and wanted no doubt you will figure out how to work with fiberglass hard parts to find but you have a better chance than me here in PEI Canada lol I will definitely be watching and good luck, take care Mike!!!!
3M auto mix stuff is gonna be your friend. It kinda like 2 part epoxy gun and they have glue and lots of sandable stuff
Stay with this cool project until it’s finished. It’s great to watch a master finish a project from nothing but a few parts and then in the end drive off in it. 👍🏻 😎
Just add to the door it's less work.
This '34 coupe looks like it will be a cool project. And some new skills too. Look forward to watching this one come together. Be safe and stay well.
I hear ya! I can see lots of design chair time in the future.
Looking good
Build it Mr Bob, will all watch every episode
U tryin new things..u a cool oldtimer..
hit the thumbs up folks!!!
notch that right 1 to fit front and wont the body and inner fender line up..might be why thar notched the left side. also maybe add a lil to the car jam instead of door for the gap..might be easier
Man this is going to be a really Great Build!
It should be fun to watch if nothing else. Thanks for supporting the effort.
Hey Bob, remember that the fiberglass you have is cured. This means that there is a layer that contains wax. Fiberglass will nut bond to a waxed surface. Your best chance is to sand down about 1/16 and really wipe it good with acetone before and after, then pray to the fiberglass gods ! Also I would stagger your joints so when you bond the inner and outer door together that there isn't a common seam. You need to get unwaxed resin for your primary layups and finish with waxed resin on the final layer so everything will cure. Best of luck !!
Thanks brother. I've got some laminating resin and matt on the way along with a bunch of other tools and stuff to make it happen and I also have some waxed resin on the shelf. I plan on doing just that ... grind it down a lot and build it back up from both sides and also drill some holes in the waxed stuff to give the new stuff something to hold on to. May end up a little thicker but that should be better as long as I can get the door to shut flush with a rubber weatherstrip in the door jams. Good tip on staggering the joints on the inner and outer door parts.
Hi Bob, that big block C6 has a huge bellhousing. They make a small block C6, it has the same internals but a smaller case which means more room for the driver. You would need to make an adapter but that's not a high price to pay for more foot room if that becomes a problem.@@RatRodBobBuilds
@@camcutcnc Yea I've got one for a small block too! Thanks for the tip.
Going to be awesome man!
Gonna be another great build!!!!! Ur visions are awesome👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is gonna be cool!
Don’t skimp on the PPE.
It’s gonna be great.
It’s going to be great I love it
You definitely appreciate steel when you get done with this build
Hi ain’t going to miss it good to see you Bob 👍👍😎
Going to be cool!
Yes you can heat it to move it around. Just watch for delam. It helps if you can hold it in position while you heat it. Like a block of wood to spread it out. Wish i was closer to you. I love working with glass cars
Excellent. Gonna give that a try. Please keep the tips coming!
@RatRodBobBuilds no problem! Epoxy doesn't add any extra strength. Pink foam and packing tape make great molds. You can get fiberglass and resin at your local hardware store for doing boat repairs. Mat fiberglass adds a lot of thickness but you should go over mat with cloth for a nice finish. Chip brushes are great for epoxy and they are cheap. Dab the resin on. Don't brush.
Good Stuff
Awesome good to see this on the road 👍🏽 hope you get help with the fiberglass or you can work it out 👍🏽
Bob, Glad to see your finally going to put that intake I sold you to good use. Those damn mice make a mess of everything. Need some mouse traps or give Red a shovel and let him chase them!!
Phil
Thanks for chiming in Phil. That intake and the coupe are gonna have a good time. The rats will never catch up to em again.
Looking forward to this ride Bob 👍
When bonding fiberglass use a small sandblaster it will expose some of the small fibers to bond to, gets in small areas, is very fast, leaves a good surface to bond to, a grinder will cut all fibers and melt polyester. On the backside it is quite efficient getting in small areas.
Mixing steel and fiberglass may be a good option considering the heat and span of the hood panels.
You make an excellent point about sand blasting. Gonna use that ... thanks.
I'm looking forward to this build Bob. Nice motor and spares you've got there. I know you're going to build it right, you never disappoint .
Building anything out of anything is cool...give'er Bawb 👍
I think you should move the entire cab back 5-6 inches to make more room for the engine and give more room for the driver. Plus you won't have to cut the frame
Man ,can't wait for the 6-71.blown big block Nova, & the 34 coupe
Ol' Bawb will be trying to figure out how to put stitch welds into fiberglass! Lol!! If anyone can, it would be Bawb!
Gonna miss the stitch welds on this build.
That's quite the endeavor Bob!!! Going to be a sweet ride when it's done!!! That 429 is going to be a torque monster!!! Preciate ya Bob!!!
" YOU ! ?. GONA BOB THE CHASIS " !?. 😅😊😮❤
GREAT VIDEO BOB. FIBERGLASS WILL BE A WALK IN THE PARK FOR YOU. IT'S REALLY A FUN ADVENTURE AFTER DOING METAL FAB. HAVE FUN, MAYBE "RED" WILL WANNA HELP!!