Making Custom Fender Flares for the 1959 Renault - Part 1

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  • Time to do some more work on the Renault/VW Beetle rat rod/hot rod project here at Rat Rods for Africa. Using only basic tools, we build custom wide body fender flares/wheel arches to accommodate the widened wheels.
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  • @sufferedenuf
    @sufferedenuf หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    "Shiny paint just causes stress" ! I love it! Gonna get a sticker that says it for my truck.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      😁 You can get one in my merch store!

  • @hankpugh4980
    @hankpugh4980 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Nice to see the professor of Forrest Engineering back in his classroom. Glad you’re feeling up to working in your shop. Thanks!

  • @gerrymilidantri6457
    @gerrymilidantri6457 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I'm a new subscriber and cancer survivor from the State of Connecticut USA. Your channel is awesome. I look forward to video's. God bless, and may you have a long and healthy life

    • @laurensmith1828
      @laurensmith1828 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The fender looks awesome. What a difference!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well done, fellow survivor! And welcome to my shop! Thanks for the sub

  • @mikewilliams2072
    @mikewilliams2072 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I hope you get back to your old self soon, just don't over do it , hope to watch you fabricate more rat rods for years to come!!!!!

  • @user-xn4zm2ze1g
    @user-xn4zm2ze1g หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Good to see you back at work missed your videos.Great that you are on the mend looking more like your old self.

  • @micartecca
    @micartecca หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Glad to see you back sir! Pray for you and the wife on a speedy recovery. May the Good Lord bless you all the days of your life my friend.

  • @LaughingTerry
    @LaughingTerry หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    It's great to have you back at work. I have gotten a bunch of ideas watching you.

  • @jackmartin5040
    @jackmartin5040 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    So glad that you are back. Don't over do it. Get regular SCANs and take it easy. Good Job Diff!

  • @916rxyrox
    @916rxyrox หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Great to have you back, teacher! I needed the distraction from crazy times stateside! Stay well!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yeah, things are pretty crazy over there!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awesome evening brother from another country great to see you getting about again after the adventure of the tour of your property I am excited to see you back on the bug again just take it easy and don't overdo it !!! As always another great adventure brother

  • @jjfalarka8837
    @jjfalarka8837 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I live in Brasil retired from Los Angeles and understand the dificulty of aquiring parts like you can in the USA. We have to get creative to find parts everywhere. You are indeed an artist congratulations great fender flare.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! A long time ago, I traveled quite a lot. Spent many months in Brazil, and it was the best place I ever visited. Loved the people and there zest for life

  • @Kenny_Ded
    @Kenny_Ded หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Good to see you back in the shop, Diff.

  • @lottiecooper609
    @lottiecooper609 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    God bless you my friend!!! I'm so happy to see you kicking butt like you always do!!! Thanks for sharing with us, and have a great day!!!

  • @bobrainer4008
    @bobrainer4008 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Good to see you back. Take your time and heal. I believe we all want to see this and you other projects, but take it easy and heal.

  • @user-yu6px4xp1u
    @user-yu6px4xp1u หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    That's part of what makes you're channel so good...nothings forced on us the subscribers or viewers....loved watching so many episodes and you've always had great content...many many thanks;steve

  • @chazzimoto1
    @chazzimoto1 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm glad you are able to get back to having fun.

  • @user-vk3ny4fj9t
    @user-vk3ny4fj9t หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great to see you home and working. Car is looking great too.

  • @davebrewton1367
    @davebrewton1367 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I also am excited to see you back working on your projects. Thanks be to God that you are a survivor.

  • @rdmeenach
    @rdmeenach หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the goofy music parts. Tuba, slide trombone, clarinet, knockers…always brings a laugh

  • @heidenfelderkustoms1502
    @heidenfelderkustoms1502 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I’m recovering from hernia surgery now. Turned out I had three spots not one. I’m just at eight days recovering. You are providing entertainment during my down time.

  • @marknphyll
    @marknphyll หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great to see a fellow Senior Citizen also taking naps 💤💤💤

  • @kenstevens5675
    @kenstevens5675 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Those fender arches look great and yes shiny paint does cause stress. As a grey beard cancer survivor I salute you my friend.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well done my fellow survivor!

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great to see you back at it again Div. Nice job on the fenders. Take care and remember, not to fast, need to heal up. Take care Boet 👍

  • @stephenayotte3685
    @stephenayotte3685 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nice see you back at work

  • @CarCommentator
    @CarCommentator หลายเดือนก่อน

    The level of detail in this restoration is extraordinary. You can see the love and effort in every frame

  • @steenhoffmann4259
    @steenhoffmann4259 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hej Diff.
    We call it a grandfather here in Denmark, when you take a little afternoon nap. You deserve it.
    Greetings from Misery Bay

  • @brandonpettit-gr9ly
    @brandonpettit-gr9ly หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So glad you’re back we missed you brother! Keep healing!

  • @keithkrause3386
    @keithkrause3386 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes, great to see you back in the shop, I hope your surgery worked out well for you😊

  • @mamamarius
    @mamamarius หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Welcome back Maestro !!!
    The phrase 'fender bender' just got a new meaning...
    Love it !

  • @chrispanetta1098
    @chrispanetta1098 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad you are doing better, your show has been missed ! Keep up the good work.

  • @ubernewb3005
    @ubernewb3005 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    so happy to see you feeling well enough to start poking around in the shop again! here's hoping the rest of your recovery goes smoothly and quickly brother

  • @alasdairhamilton1574
    @alasdairhamilton1574 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Div, enjoy your afternoon nap you’ve earned it😴.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ronmabey3700
    @ronmabey3700 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You're looking good Duff power on brother. There's nothing can stop you with positive thinking.
    Best of luck and keep her between the ditches, brother

  • @ginfizz20
    @ginfizz20 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to have you back postings. As you were welding the 'extension" I was thinking, "how is it he never burns through like I do all the time?" and just then YOU burned through. Your ARE human! Your explanation on how you will correct the situation is very helpful. I usually just go back and try to fill the hole and continue on welding as I had been when I burned through. Thank you for the explanation of a "SCAN". I have been getting them for quite some time now and never knew it.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน

      😀👍A good little trick when you've burned a hole and you are struggling to close it - back it with a piece of copper or aluminum and then weld it up. It helps to absorb some of the heat, and the welding does not stick to it

  • @lenbehr2571
    @lenbehr2571 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm happy to see you back in the shop Diff! Take it easy my brother healing is a slow process

  • @GProv
    @GProv หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome to c you back Diff loveing what you do , remember to take it slow. And don't over do do it . 🙏🙌🙏.

  • @michaelnieman6218
    @michaelnieman6218 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The grinder will make you the welder you ain't keep up the GREAT WORK and heal up

  • @thornwarbler
    @thornwarbler หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lovely job. A pleasure watching you tackle that. Be kind to yourself, Rome wasn't built in a day. Steady wins the race. 💪👍

  • @kumaran7529
    @kumaran7529 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good to have the Old G back at what he does best.

  • @davideide778
    @davideide778 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome back, Div. I'm happy to see you are back into the workshop.

  • @pdrake2572
    @pdrake2572 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So glad to see you back, and glad to see you up and attem (busy).. So happy for your progress in getting well.. Rest all you can..Paul in Ohio

  • @gizmodietsch3922
    @gizmodietsch3922 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aloha Div, I hope you're feeling better! We all missed you!

  • @vollkrassmann858
    @vollkrassmann858 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The final shape is becoming visible. Keep the good work up and enjouy it 👍

  • @VolkswagenTube
    @VolkswagenTube หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep on keeping on Diff. We're behind you 👍

  • @frankschwartz7405
    @frankschwartz7405 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Diff!
    Great to see you back in the shop. That means, to me, that if you're up to working and making a video, you must be feeling better Keep on getting better....WOW! You're even dancing @6:05
    Frank

  • @joeshermenti2082
    @joeshermenti2082 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The flares look great diff it's good to see you back in the shop

  • @TheIIOM
    @TheIIOM หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great seeing your intelligent craftsmanship again. Wishing you continued recovery!

  • @keysangler247
    @keysangler247 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you again my friend. Thank you for sharing your projects.

  • @TheSandman614
    @TheSandman614 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to see you back in the shop! Take it easy and make sure you're taking care of yourself!

  • @JamesKinsey-di6ld
    @JamesKinsey-di6ld หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to see you back in the shop working my friend.

  • @jerrydodd6113
    @jerrydodd6113 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you back to work, Diff! "Keep the Faith"

  • @chrisrawle2967
    @chrisrawle2967 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great to have you back Dif

  • @laurensmith1828
    @laurensmith1828 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello from Wyoming. Thanks for keeping us in the loop

  • @shotsrodder
    @shotsrodder หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Flairs look good 😎 sweetie is going to be very happy 🥰

  • @RIDGERUNNER3174
    @RIDGERUNNER3174 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those fenders turned out excellent.
    I’m definitely glad to see your recovering and wish you well.

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow Boet great to have you back in your workshop doing the Renobug. Remember baby steps hey and look after yourself. Take care.

  • @patrickmeyer1967
    @patrickmeyer1967 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So glad you are on the mend!! I am thrilled you are able to be in the shop!!

  • @LarryBowles-s9v
    @LarryBowles-s9v หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will pray for your speedy recovery.

  • @leecornelius1424
    @leecornelius1424 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad your getting better and easing back into the shop

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for taking it easy brother have a lekka one 🙏🏾 and prayers continue for speedy recovery 🙏🏾

  • @62_C10
    @62_C10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would have happily watched you do the other side too ... guess that means I missed your presence on the tube. Good to have you back!

  • @arlenbenard7294
    @arlenbenard7294 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad you are back in your shop and well on your road to recovery ! The Rat Rodding world is better with you there ! Best wishes from the USA !

  • @richcaseaxon
    @richcaseaxon หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad you're feeling better (enough) to get back at it Dif, thanks for the video!

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I personally am very Happy You are recovering from all that You went through, GOD Bless You. I always enjoy Your understanding in how You figure out the next step, in completing Your tasks. I learn from Your wonderful mind. Thank You. Super Excellent ! When we see it from the front, all we will see is, the Smile of You and Your Happy Lady! Later.

  • @thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516
    @thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been hiding in the mountains. So glad to see you back brother. I was thinking about you on the way up into the mountains wondering how you were doing. Hope you can keep getting stronger! Thrilled to have you back.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good place to hide and do good things🙂

  • @rogergreen3890
    @rogergreen3890 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So good to see you back in the shop again. Hope everything keeps going well for you.

  • @alexandermancha7172
    @alexandermancha7172 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice to see you back in Action Diff.
    That’s going to be a one of a kind
    Original.

  • @pacogil65
    @pacogil65 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to se you back in full force Mr. Diff

  • @jameshamilton1811
    @jameshamilton1811 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So good to see you back in your shop. Stay safe look after yourself and keep doing what you do.

  • @eddyfurlan9231
    @eddyfurlan9231 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you back Div.

  • @brianpaige4884
    @brianpaige4884 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you back in action my old mucker....

  • @Shiryas
    @Shiryas หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to have you back. With your skills and knowledge you could have made a time machine, travelled back to chassis construction and moved it forward 20mm. But since the flares and yellow bug look badass, this will do! Dankie Div

  • @user-lb9yx2gi8s
    @user-lb9yx2gi8s หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to see you back to work and enjoying life.

  • @rickm5806
    @rickm5806 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's so good to see you back at it! Concentrate on getting well, and do what you feel like, We'll be here.

  • @stevezanatta8878
    @stevezanatta8878 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great to see you back at work. I miss seeing your weekly videos.

  • @jameswelch7516
    @jameswelch7516 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm glad to see you are doing great. Stay safe and healthy

  • @dwaynemedlin8683
    @dwaynemedlin8683 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to see you back in the Saddle.

  • @diecastdemolition8521
    @diecastdemolition8521 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's good to see you back in the shop mate, You are my kind of fellow human being

  • @philjafo2
    @philjafo2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Happy to see you back in the shop

  • @MachineDr.
    @MachineDr. หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Happy to see you in the workshop again my friend!
    Welcome back and looking ahead to many more videos with your wise insight.

  • @dannico58
    @dannico58 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can't rush art, my friend, take your time.

  • @jodycopeland1
    @jodycopeland1 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good to see you back doing what you love

  • @boblum9191
    @boblum9191 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is so good to see you back in the shop. There is no better way to recover than by doing what you love to do! Just don't over do it.

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really good to see you back in the shop Div. The fender flares look really good.

  • @ekim000
    @ekim000 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fabulous to have you back oom Div. You are an inspiring toppie.

  • @karelhavelaar4284
    @karelhavelaar4284 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Goed om je weer te zien veel gezondheid en een snel herstel toegewenst vanuit Nederland

  • @lassenorr435
    @lassenorr435 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice to see you again 🥰

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's pretty easy for me to get lost in the weeds of polishing but I learn more about design and creating with your videos, man.

  • @joecioe8566
    @joecioe8566 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to see you back in the saddle. Take it easy and don't overdo it. nice job on the front wheel flares, looks great.

  • @edrushbrook
    @edrushbrook หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, Diff! You’re an inspiration for all of us viewers. I’ll join the chorus and say it’s great to see you back at it again. Enjoy your SCAN!

  • @Stuffdexdoes
    @Stuffdexdoes หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow look at this! Back to work for you! I'm so excited to watch this episode I'm commenting before I've even seen it.!!

  • @user-lj1hi4xh6o
    @user-lj1hi4xh6o หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Div glad to see you back ,doing what you love. The fenders look great. But please don’t push yourself too much.

  • @letsbefrank6269
    @letsbefrank6269 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I may say so, the thing is Diff, you’re getting enjoyment from what you do and inspiring others at the same time, that’s a double edged sword right there! Little Reno bug is coming along very nicely.😊

  • @user-hn2nb6sl2g
    @user-hn2nb6sl2g หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Diff,amazing to have you back out in the shed,missed you buddy.
    All of the very best Sir with your recovery.Looking forward to rear arches.
    Cheers

  • @markorr1874
    @markorr1874 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK TO SOMEWHAT NORMAL

  • @r0thrux
    @r0thrux หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad you're back in the shop!

  • @gophersk
    @gophersk หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to see you back in the saddle. Missed your work and wishing you and your family the best. Thanks for sharing your videos.

  • @randylucius8955
    @randylucius8955 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is good to see you back in the shop. Just keep going a little at a time.

  • @spoplehughes
    @spoplehughes หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to see you hale and hearty

  • @dwaynelejeune3508
    @dwaynelejeune3508 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🙏🙏to you! Glade to see you about, even if it’s a few hours a day. Keep up the inspiration and not giving up ❤.