The first REAL TEST DRIVE! - 1951 Chevy BUDGET Rat Truck

Finally! We take the truck for its FIRST real test drive! On some bumpy country dirt roads...
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[@hankpugh4980]

Congratulations on its first shakedown run. I can totally appreciate how you kept this project a "budget build" and the time you spent showing your design and build process using materials you had or salvaged down to the wiring and diagrams you shared. I love the stance it has. Looking forward to future builds and glad I found your channel. Continued success.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Hank!

[@TheDobbins39]

So glad you tube randomly popped one your videos up for me today. This is my 3rd one I've watched. This is how I've built and worked on cars over the years. Your channel is a change from watching builders with all the big fancy clinically clean workshops with all brand new parts and endless amounts off money. Keep up the good work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Welcome to my shop!

[@chazgregrrr404]

Thanks for taking us hitch hikers along for the fun ride...

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Div, congrats on the maiden voyage. The Bushmaster performed excellent 👌. Thanks for taking us along. Be good my friend. 👍👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks !👍

[@rustloversgarage]

The right side drive would take some getting used to for this yank. The countryside there is beautiful buddy!! Glad to see the shakedown went well.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother. Not as bad as you think, I lived in the States for 2 years and got used to LHD quite quickly!

[@brucejr.5833]

That rat rod turned out amazing! The yellow on the spare tire bump matches the tag, the exhaust sounds great. A little foam strip under the hood and she's ready for every day! Truly amazing craftsmanship.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Bruce!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Diff, the first drive is always fun! Great fun watching start to finish!:) Thank You Sir!:)

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardjones7249]

I think we are all too much in awe ( in a good way of course ) of your creation to notice your temporary upholstery fix. Great job.

[@ratrodsafrica]

(Blushing...) Thank you!

[@todddaniels9488]

Excellent job on the build Div!!!! Very inspiring! Thank you for bringing us along on the entire build!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks and pleasure bro!

[@macbetula6926]

It's beautiful country there

[@mikejackman4416]

Congratulations Div great to see her on the road,,,,that fuel pump nozzle will sure catch a few people

[@dannystubblefield5478]

That first shakedown drive is worth the time and money. Great build Div looks and runs good.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Danny!

[@billscruggs5170]

That was a good reward for all your hard work congratulations

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Bill!

[@dougtexas9075]

All that matters is that you enjoy it !!!!!!!

[@oliverwade8066]

A fist is exactly four fingers, ha ha... Great job, it's been fun watching it evolve.

[@kevinberry3940]

That old truck looks like its a blast! 👍👍👍

[@glenmiller3783]

You built a hell of a cool truck on a real budget. love the channel.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Glen!

[@kerrypierre9494]

I agree 💯👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@kerrypierre9494 thanks brother!

[@olalabamahillbilly9677]

Here in the United States we love Rat Rod’s! That was a great test drive! It look great going down the old dirt road! You done a fantastic job building the Rat Rod! Love ❤️ it!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@chilee6994]

the steering wheels on the wrong side.
what an awesome mechanic..

[@raychambers3646]

I think you find it's on the right ! Lol.

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dont see the problem, its on my right side😅

[@raychambers3646]

@@ratrodsafrica it's on the right in my country to ,

[@steptowdaughters2633]

The wombat looks the goods out in its natural habitat...she's a ripper Mate.!

[@jamescnorris9154]

Hellz Yeahz Brother... That ole girl looks Great! 💪🏼 I love it!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks James!

[@wesleybateman5837]

Great to ride along Div.
That was a really quiet ride even on the dirt roads . I drive a fair amount of them myself

[@WilliamPhillips65-69]

Diff, great job. You are da' man !!!! Love your videos. Keep them coming brother................

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks William! Will try my best!

[@psnaith1]

Love the build and the tail lights look great!

[@mygarden365]

I just love your horn actuator ; )

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂 Thanks!

[@ishsiriram8286]

Awesome, Well done Div...Bakkie is looking great. Thank you again for sharing.

[@timhanson2080]

Nice to see it on the road. It's been a good time watching you build it. Now you get to enjoy your new ratrod. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Tim! Still a few things to do...

[@mdsci7894]

Super cool!! Awesome job!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Giving the trucks bottom a nice little wipe here 😂 I love it!!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Wyane's drive way is an Automatic undercarriage cleaner😂

[@DependableAutoTruck]

i know one day you will have what they call you tube success when it comes please don't change this is the most enjoyable channel i watch wish you weren't half way around the world

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro! No ways brother, I'm too comfortable in my space to chance. Also to old...😅

[@johndrake2133]

YOUR "RATTEN AUTO" TURNED OUT GREAT!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@dinodaniel2237]

Great video Congratulations
with 51 Chev
All the best!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@kennethcroll6972]

great to see all your hard work drive down the road

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@lewisanderson1521]

Looks awesome. You did a great job.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deankay4434]

It has to feel rewarding to drive your creation out of the garage and down the road. Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and most of South Dakota have plain dirt roads, some with a little gravel, but no small mountains. I could hear excitement in your voice. I would have like to hear your buddy "The Bush Mechanic" had to say, but I am sure he happy for you. I am! I enjoyed the music, you have good taste as their are free, then those with royalties! Great, especially your slow motion dirt peel. Good for you!
DK, Omaha.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, unfortunately the mic batteries went flat as Wayne came walking out... Thanks DK

[@davidwood1923]

Thanks for Taking Is With You... Very Cool

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for riding along. Hope you not too rattled!😂

[@davidwood1923]

@@ratrodsafrica Again... Diff... I Really Enjoy Your Creativity Videos and Dare I Say Your Personality

[@neiljackson5137]

Congratulations Dif! She’s a beauty! Get over to the cars and coffee, you deserve to show her off! Let us see what else is there too 👍🏻

[@ratrodsafrica]

We'll see if we can make it without something falling off...😅

[@rustynutz7158]

Lol. Just sat down to take a break. As always. Thanks. ♥️🇺🇸

[@davidweidner1675]

She sounds great 👍 👌

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

Good job my friend!! Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@MauricioGoncalves.]

Congratulations my friend, it was a great first test drive, I really enjoyed seeing a little more of the landscapes out there. Big hug.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@sgt_mark]

Well done. It sounds strong! 🦇🥸

[@thequixotryworkshop2424]

Well done Diff! Congratulations on your successful low budget rat rod bakkie! Can’t wait to see what your next project will be:-)

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet! Still need to do a few things...

[@geoffreymills9932]

That was a nice little voyage for the first time out, I'd call it a success, congrats Diff, nice work

[@Closertoofree]

Beautiful build, nice work. Those roads really gave you a shakedown, it doesn't seem like you lost any parts so I would call that a win.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks !👍 Yes, nothing went missing...😂

[@Chevrolet1994]

Sweet little rat rod! Came out awesome!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you1

[@craiggillespie8426]

That sounds so much better.love the build diff.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Craig!

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome first adventure brother !!!! Great test run !!! Happy to see it rolling down the road

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@robertstevison1448]

@@ratrodsafrica brother you are an inspiration to me and anyone who has athe desire to build a rat rod waiting for the next project to start !!! Lol !!!

[@lightbarssirensaustralia]

Outstanding result Diff, its a damn cool looking truck.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you bro!

[@06Machine]

The rattles don’t matter you will work them out , it’s a custom rat build very cool

[@ratrodsafrica]

Exactly! Thanks Ed.

[@timsutterby9899]

I personally would cut the back of the fender before raised the front , it looks too good as it is . Beautiful truck , beautiful work. I believe this is becoming my favorite channel .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Tim. I think we will just bump the back of the fender where it wants to be! 😂

[@psnaith1]

I know its a rat rod, but with some paint it would really be very cool! I do like the fact of the 4 cylinder because gas is so damn expensive! One the coolest truck builds I have seen!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. Still planning to do some "enhancement" of the patina. Stay tuned😅

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Success, success! Congratulations my friend "Looking good "

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Yooooo!!!!! Boet made it to the maden voyage!! You had me crackin up early. This road is perfect to test if things wanna fall off, if things are falling off, if things have fallen off 😂 love it

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂

[@sherylryan7038]

Another triumph you are very talented in awe from Australia

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate!

[@maryfinchum9741]

RAT ON 🔥🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bruceslattengren8587]

Out of sight congrats man she looks fine nice ride

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@hib723]

The coolest nissan pickup ever built.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage]

I just found this channel tonight and have watched a TON of it.... I absolutely love your entire thought process... LOVE this thing, love the vibe, the attitude. Keep up the good work!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother. Welcome to my shop!

[@GUE5TPA55]

Hot Damn! let's go for a spin

[@henryfreeman4017]

Awesome !

[@chuckdivel3600]

Great job

[@travisstephens7288]

Awesome as always! Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@phillodd7569]

Great video,great editing,great style you deserve way more subs than you have got.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Oh thank you brother!

[@lestergarcia4827]

Very cool I would l cruise it. Great job.

[@iceman5068]

I like to see how this project's going but I can see your next project that would be epic so keep up the good work

[@ronlamaster9301]

It sounds better with the new muffler. Good job on getting it going!

[@ratrodsafrica]

I agree!

[@waynebowman2315]

That is such a cool ride, congratulations on your maiden journey

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@dragontattooee]

Looks Lekka Boet, that Chevy looks so good on the road. Hope it gave you a massive smile driving it

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet! Yes, I'm grinning!😀

[@billywhizz98]

Well done Div you did it ❤

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@shanewright6958]

I have been waiting for the first ride along 👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@macbetula6926]

Another job well done 👍

[@jonasforsstrom5461]

Great look

[@eddiealford3579]

My man I have done a great job on the truck I have really enjoyed watching u build this machine the shake down run went real well great job 👍👍👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Eddie!

[@b.s.adventures9421]

So stoked for you div !
Nice work !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Appreciate it!!

[@cliveburton8992]

Well done Div ! Great looking little truck !
Not finished yet tho , still needs a name ! 👍👌😜

[@ratrodsafrica]

Jip, and a patina job, and a few other things...

[@jimcarlisle1141]

Good Truck, thank you!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like it!

[@corymayberry2012]

The rice burner sound from (mostly) American steel absolutely had me grinning ear to ear! What a cool build very well done!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like it, thanks very much!

[@Motorhead-y3]

Well Done👍Love a Affordable Rod. Greetings from Arizona

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Big Dawg!

[@danlabelle6210]

Awesome job man

[@clarkpink1955]

Runs nice that car

[@t4lovers688]

Man it's a great truck that's a work of art work 👌 I love it and the sound is really amazing 👏

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@stevo.jurisic1980]

Hey Div!...I'm so happy to see the beast on the road and driving, you've done an absolute bonza job on the truck! It looks fantastic driving around!
Cheers buddy! 🍻 🇦🇺

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Stevo!

[@skogsbosse]

nice build. The engine sounds exactly like my old volvo amazon, that I had a long time ago

[@jacquikowalewsky7691]

Nice work, first drive is always great

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@caseyjones8477]

looks great!

[@nom8er]

Watching and hearing that truck peeling out on your driveway was kind of like watching a lip synced (sp?) music video,... Sumting Wong,.. Perfect!
Keep on keeping on. 👍

[@hermyherm365]

All the way from TEXAS I love your style buddy I really enjoy your videos as well … can’t wait for the next video

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Hermy form TEXAS!

[@thomasdalton9938]

Sounds great with the new muffler

[@jerrycarle2757]

Good job Div! 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@davidconley3610]

I’d call that a success!!

[@alfbittner6489]

Well Diff she's a beaut, the sports muffler gives her a nice note, a bit of adjustment on the clutch will stop the grind. Only one one small quirk, and that's the ride hight. It would appear most of your driving is on the dirt, and like our rural council in Australia dirt roads don't get much attention. So I think she needs a bit of a lift, just to avoid scraping. Overall this will be a good little work horse come daily driver.

[@ratrodsafrica]

We'll just scrape her to the right clearance!😂 Going to town its only a 1.5 km dirt road, then tar.

[@rayrayadkins6178]

Very nice and not bad

[@SuperSportstudio]

👍Nice Shake down
✌

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! I might be wrong, but I think this is the first time you type some words!😂

[@SuperSportstudio]

👍
✌@@ratrodsafrica

[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

Thanks for the ride! I really like the pickup box, the taillights and the exhaust outlet. And the engine sound. And some other details, but I won't go on and on, lest you get all proud and hard to get along with. The scenery reminds me of rural New Brunswick, Canada, in years gone by, in contrast to other African scenes.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure, thanks for coming with! Oh, I'll never be one of those who thinks the sun shine out their asses! Too old for that nonsense😅

[@bart9859]

Great Ride Along! Gad the shakedown went well. Cars and Coffee sounds like fun,. Are you going to take us along?

[@marksmallman133]

Hey, I just wanted to say I’ve really enjoyed your channel. I love the idea that you don’t take things too seriously and make do with what you have. Don’t listen to the nay sayers, they probably done nothing themselves! Keep up the great content!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoy!

[@kevinmoir548]

Awesome job !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@unclesquirrel6951]

Very cool

[@gman2974]

Really cool truck. Congrats.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍