Rat Rod Fire Wall Build From School Bus Scrap - Model A Coupe

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  • We build a fire wall for the Street Rat from pieces we salvaged
    from a school bus!
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  • @markgriffin9699
    @markgriffin9699 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most people wouldn't have attempted to build that car! Bob jumped on it and ran with it!! Preciate ya Bob ,Don and Red!!!

  • @stomper2582
    @stomper2582 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for inviting us into your garage, Mr Bob. 😮

  • @douglasquigg8884
    @douglasquigg8884 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dang Bob you just about built that thing from scratch that's so cool

  • @stevecr8934
    @stevecr8934 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Don is living in the right area for sure. If I lived around Bob. I'd be there soaking up every lesson I could. Don is a hands on guy and Im glad he's your friend. Seems like regular folk to me.
    BOB. We need some more beads in that there Firewall. Have a fine day Sir.

    • @gregbenwell6173
      @gregbenwell6173 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I lived in Winston Salem North Carolina for five years, and only came back to New York State because my step daughter had a baby girl and my own father began having heart problems!! Every day since I miss living in the south and miss the times and friends I had down there!! I never really met a lot of people mind you, but those I did meet were just wonderful folks!!! Of course what a lot of people don't understand too, is the town in New York I live in is a farming community just south of Ithaca New York and Cornell University known as Danby!! It is basically a "hick town" and I grew up on 15 acres with my baby brother and our parents!! I had a dirt bike and always dreamed of building cars like these!! BUT my folks always stood in my way, because (in their words) they "Didn't want a pile of junk sitting in their door yard!"!! The crazy thing was, I was not allowed to buy cars, park cars (on their land) or store cars at their house!! BUT my baby brother was allowed to do all that and more!!! I am of course the black sheep of the family.....so there is that!!

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love the Ole skool approach and keeping the master cylinder under the floor, I'd rather have a clean firewall than all that busy business hanging out, nice work Bawb

    • @ronmurphy9819
      @ronmurphy9819 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s a beautiful thing! It’s looking better

  • @scottbovard5552
    @scottbovard5552 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay now I understand why you chose the color yellow, the metal originally was in a school bus.😊 looking good Bob, thank you for sharing.

  • @JoeBManco
    @JoeBManco ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish I lived near you like Don does. I'm glad you listened to Red and put more beads in the firewall. It looks like it belongs. The small things like beads not only give it strength but adds to the look.

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Real nice job Bob and Don and Great recycling the Bus

  • @OGTtom
    @OGTtom ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That firewall looks great , good job

  • @Wildman9
    @Wildman9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you put a few beads in your time there Bob. Excellent job , you and your buddy have done a nice firewall you can be proud of . Looking good .!!!🇺🇸👍

    • @Wildman9
      @Wildman9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need a tilt wheel setup ,another joint and your headers of choice to keep your angles good and clear . Good help is always appreciated Don . You guys got this.👍

  • @gregbenwell6173
    @gregbenwell6173 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had to laugh------ When Bob started rolling those beads I said out loud: "Roll That Beautiful BEAD Footage!"

  • @hooligan_56labelle22
    @hooligan_56labelle22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That small block looks just tickyboo in there. And more room to work to. This project is coming along just fine. I really like it.

  • @stevenscott4460
    @stevenscott4460 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good on Donn for being there to give you a hand

  • @dougstaner1220
    @dougstaner1220 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lookin good Bob! Those FORDs can help out on clearance problems eh. Ha ha ha.. you go Bob. your ARE gettin it. It looks like it'll get too.

  • @silktat2803
    @silktat2803 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Bawb, Now that we know you are recycling a school bus, the yellow makes all the more sense!! The more you do, the better it looks Perfessor Bob!!!!!

  • @stevenstallings8677
    @stevenstallings8677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's always nice to have a friend to hold the other end

  • @Motorizeify
    @Motorizeify ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Giving that school bus a new life...looking good Bob.

  • @kodak_jack
    @kodak_jack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see the wisdom of making the firewall in two pieces, but getting them to come out exactly the same had to have been a giant PITA!! Nice job.
    Don had enough sense to get out of New York. Good for him! Living with a dictatorship kind of rubs us all the wrong way.

  • @dougwebb6193
    @dougwebb6193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man everything you guys do you just kick it straight in the ass y'all are great fabricators

  • @jayott2536
    @jayott2536 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Looking good Bob. Glad you got some help in this summer time heat. Stay cool and keep on keeping on.

  • @jasonshaw9240
    @jasonshaw9240 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great stuff Bob and Don great team work. 👍

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s coming along nicely Bob 👍👍

  • @ldean-du5im
    @ldean-du5im ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Coming along good Bob! Keep up the good work! Your gettin it!

  • @davidgreen9663
    @davidgreen9663 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's lookin' real good Bob. We appreciate Don comin' down to give you a hand !

  • @shotsrodder
    @shotsrodder ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Little by little Bob 👍

  • @danielpancu9841
    @danielpancu9841 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob... you re a great person...seeing your cooking pan, its was fun. Seeing your talent, so is my friend... I really hat a lot on fun!!!

  • @martinmurphy3868
    @martinmurphy3868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work Bawb all the way from wexford Ireland

  • @Chris-gd8gj
    @Chris-gd8gj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that's come a long way from a wall hanger!!!
    Don, we appreciate you much,that old man does a lot of raseling with those girls he builds!!!
    And Red... He s no help he got Elvira Brain.

  • @cavedave1922
    @cavedave1922 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need more Don, not less Bob but more Don. Us old guys need some help now and then 😎

  • @ratrod6161
    @ratrod6161 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awsome great job love the names on the panels

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bob she's coming along nicely so far. Very nice job. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work sir. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

  • @stevezelazny6987
    @stevezelazny6987 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You are a freaking genius! The stuff you do is ingenious!

  • @38Chev572
    @38Chev572 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice shoutout to Div, @ratrodsafrica, watching both you guys is inspiring. Get out there and cut something up. Welcome Don
    " Officially" and Glad to see Red tossing in his suggestions. It is gonna be cool, ツ.

  • @willefixit
    @willefixit ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice work as always

  • @Greatday68
    @Greatday68 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I was watching some other video's when I decided to click on my subscriptions to watch another video of a model A being built. I saw that Rat Rod Bob had a new video up and I said Rat Rod Bob well he comes first

  • @alangarnham706
    @alangarnham706 ปีที่แล้ว

    A master and apprentice, Well done Bob and Don

  • @ShaneZettelmier
    @ShaneZettelmier ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice. :)
    I like the old-school metal working, everything today is stamped and boring, and I like watching something actually being formed and be created

  • @robertchall8576
    @robertchall8576 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You Don and Red make a good tag team .there is a little more room.than my t bucket that's good to use the metal off the bus .

  • @Reddog08
    @Reddog08 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your builds Bob. Every one of them. You are an amazing individual.

  • @ratrodsafrica
    @ratrodsafrica ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the mention brother! Ja, I've done trice as well a number of times 🙂

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @DonCatherman that's quite a compliment coming from The School of Ratrodology!🙂 Appreciate

  • @xxkingslayemxxgamer5553
    @xxkingslayemxxgamer5553 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see red is back on the job nice work as always Bob

  • @jeffkaser6414
    @jeffkaser6414 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to see keep it going ✌️

  • @candid1377
    @candid1377 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look'n good Bob...Oh and tell Ole Red if he keeps complaining that you'll tighten up his bolts real good for him; and for good measure you'll put metal shavings in his shoes😅

  • @larrysorenson4789
    @larrysorenson4789 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The three orobg straight cut metal shear was invented by a guy named Al Swink after WW2. His first invention after the war was the car wash. It was featured in Look Magazine. He used surplus B-17 superchargers as the air blowers. The shear changed metal shaping forever. Both he and his wife became mayors of Santa Monica, Ca. He had a long and very interesting life.

  • @mikemcguire8351
    @mikemcguire8351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You got it by the tail on a down hill drag. Enjoyed. 👍 👍

  • @briankinnear7461
    @briankinnear7461 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice work on the firewall. Great use of old metal!! Look forward to see how the floor pan comes together. Be safe and stay well.

  • @shartne
    @shartne ปีที่แล้ว +4

    man that looks nice you do some great work Bob. I love watching your videos thanks for posting. That is a killer Model A for darn sure. Its tight and sweet. Its gonna be a ripper for sure.

    • @garycamara9955
      @garycamara9955 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought a ripper was a fart!

  • @59vaughn
    @59vaughn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top hat bob...that's yer altered ego...😜

  • @deopersad2915
    @deopersad2915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Bob 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i want u to know i been practicing your weld stitches, I've used plenty of sheet metal off of old school buses. just got me a 33 Ford truck, no drivetrain and the bottom 6" is pretty much gone., even the frame is weakened by rust. love your channel Bob and i appreciate your time showing us tips and tricks of the trade. thank you..

  • @BCAutomotive
    @BCAutomotive ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good Bob

  • @catskill49murphy27
    @catskill49murphy27 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Couldn't help but notice that the only painted part on the Coupe is the Canary yellow radiator shell AND you're wearing a color coordinated cap during the intro. Can we anticipate more of this fashion consciousness in the future?

  • @rickcooper6817
    @rickcooper6817 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know it's a real rat rod when the metal has been distressed by real rats. Looking more gooder each day Bob.

  • @-Chilly-Willy-
    @-Chilly-Willy- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍😎 lookin mighty fine😊

  • @ericnorquist5631
    @ericnorquist5631 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love what you do. I'm learning a lot. Please cover the intake.

    • @garycamara9955
      @garycamara9955 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why, the engine isn't a runner.

  • @TheCanadianBubba
    @TheCanadianBubba 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Little bit of real live rat in the build 👍 Hope a great summer for you all there Bob !

  • @stanleymartin1613
    @stanleymartin1613 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm digging it! Cool video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

  • @joellekarma
    @joellekarma ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's looking good. You do amazing work.

  • @dansimmons1964
    @dansimmons1964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lookin good Bawb! Coming along nicely 👌

  • @kevinl.2291
    @kevinl.2291 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another awesome piece to the puzzle. It’s looking so good.👍😎✌️

  • @garyholmes2334
    @garyholmes2334 ปีที่แล้ว

    car looks bad a$$ Bob. love watching you build them

  • @geraldsheppard6558
    @geraldsheppard6558 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here's something to try on your Model A coupe paint. Use the yellow for a base and try a reddish brown to give a distressed look. I think it would be cooler than the black...just my 2 cents. You may or may not like it. Love watching.

  • @chevelleranch7481
    @chevelleranch7481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its cool that you co mingled with Newbern and crew! I think its too cool that your using parts of the bus too!

    • @RatRodBobBuilds
      @RatRodBobBuilds  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Went to Cruising The Coast Block Party yesterday and got pics ... Me, Don, Newbern, Wesley, Dan from DD Speed Shop and a couple more folks. I''ll post it up on a video real soon.

    • @chevelleranch7481
      @chevelleranch7481 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like a really cool time with a really cool crew!@@RatRodBobBuilds

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAN, that is a good looking firewall Bob, now I have to find the video on that bead roller wheel set up! ;) I have the same one minus the cool wheel.

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 ปีที่แล้ว

    MAN, AN'T THAT THE TRUTH. "GOT TO DO IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL WE GET IT RIGHT!'

  • @jman6030
    @jman6030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could take the rest of the week off with pay lol that yellow is gonna be good 🙂

  • @SWResto
    @SWResto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Red keep Bob inline!

  • @DesertRatFabrication
    @DesertRatFabrication 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s a good looking Rat Rod😀😀

  • @r1lark
    @r1lark ปีที่แล้ว

    RRB, I appreciate the quality of work that you are able to do with pretty basic tools.......none of those fancy $10K machines. Car looks great, love the stance. Keep the videos coming.

  • @jamesruffner4880
    @jamesruffner4880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob you got it going on few more videos you will be burning rubber thanks for your videos

  • @hooligan_56labelle22
    @hooligan_56labelle22 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this hotrod more than Milners hotrod in the American Graffiti movie cause it's a Ford powered rod and it's starting to look meaner than Frankenstein with all that stitching. Ratrod Bob does it again.

  • @ratrodsafrica
    @ratrodsafrica ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Newly motorized bead roller!😂 Say howzit to Don from me!

  • @TheRoadhammer379
    @TheRoadhammer379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A few months ago Bob literally carried pieces of a car into the shop, we now have an actual rigid body, frame and drive train. What most people in the hotrod community call a basketcase and walk away from, Bob weaved it into one bad bread basket.

  • @jimmy_olds
    @jimmy_olds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ole Red wants as many beads as in a Mardi Gras parade

  • @giveblood8467
    @giveblood8467 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the vidios BOB

  • @caddydaddy6728
    @caddydaddy6728 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always great work 👍👍

  • @oldmanronerickson2221
    @oldmanronerickson2221 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, Bob. 😃

  • @Dabaspony
    @Dabaspony ปีที่แล้ว

    Look”n”Good Red was right it needed more beads. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @MrCaprinut
    @MrCaprinut ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subscriber here. I like what I see.
    Rat Rods is not that common here in Norwaay, but we have a few. Very strict rules when it comes to building rods here.

  • @lindaalexander7105
    @lindaalexander7105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful well thought out car, please think about suspended pedals. You'll have more foot room in the cab, if I didn't have the stock gas tank in my Model A it would have suspended
    pedals, that way you wouldn't have to cut a hole in the floor to check on fluid level or add a remote reservoir.Whatever you decide is good by me. Your car is a work of art.

    • @RatRodBobBuilds
      @RatRodBobBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for that comment! There's a few things to think about with suspended pedals. Where are you gonna put the master cylinder? Hanging off the fire wall for all to see is not acceptable. Under the dash will work but it's a PITA to do and you would have to have an access hole in the cowl to fill it. No to mention, all the bracing you would have to do in a little tight space to make it strong. But I do agree it would make for more room to rest your feet.

  • @bramklaassen3999
    @bramklaassen3999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job

  • @JESUS-POTENTATE
    @JESUS-POTENTATE ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Bob, As Diff would say in Africa. "Buy a Donkey" it means Thanks. Have a lekka one. Lekka means Great. This redneck from kentucky says Buy a donkey for sharing RRB. Have a Lekka week off with pay. 😊

  • @larrysorenson4789
    @larrysorenson4789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best always.

  • @521farmer
    @521farmer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well ya gone done it again Bob mighty fancy for the rat 🐀 rod man and your sidekick Don ya guys work great together and ya hav (Red)skipper telling ya got it made the master cylinder don't need booster all that power it's going to hav ?ya we bigger guys hav to adjust to these small places ha ha l put 2 ujoints in mine had to lower it to get along side of headers lot of brain work took rest of the week off with pay and coffee got pretty hot 35 Celsius down here in Canada 🇨🇦 SK keep goin

  • @robertkutz
    @robertkutz ปีที่แล้ว

    looking cool.

  • @katmandu8208
    @katmandu8208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏻🍻

  • @handsonwithblg4949
    @handsonwithblg4949 ปีที่แล้ว

    Henry Ford was 5' -10". Short to me but I would think tall for his time ? LOL Rat Rod looks great BOB !!

  • @user-cg1ki9gt4p
    @user-cg1ki9gt4p ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @Mike-Olds-1
    @Mike-Olds-1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🇺🇸

  • @shaggydane7197
    @shaggydane7197 ปีที่แล้ว

    Getter Duuuun

  • @stevezelazny6987
    @stevezelazny6987 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a 54' Ford Econoline pick up. Put a big block in the bed!

    • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      @RaysLaughsAndLyrics ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm??... U mean 64 Econoline, as in 1964? Econoline was introduced in 1961 as a replacement for Ford F Series panel trucks.

    • @stevezelazny6987
      @stevezelazny6987 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      54' , 64' ehhh what's the difference!😟 Sorry, fat fingered it.
      Still though a 1961 - 1967 Econoline pick up would look cool. like a Matchbox car.

    • @stevezelazny6987
      @stevezelazny6987 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      Remember, if it wasn't for idiots like me your intelligence wouldn't shine. Your welcome...

    • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      @RaysLaughsAndLyrics ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevezelazny6987 No foul Steve.. Just thought to clarify for the young folks not familiar with the Econoline. I frequently have to use the Edit feature in the three dots to the right of the comments to fix my finger fouls.😁😁😁 Best of health, long life and prosperity to you and yours👍

    • @stevezelazny6987
      @stevezelazny6987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RaysLaughsAndLyrics Back to ya 👍

  • @Philip-wz3ow
    @Philip-wz3ow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that firewall will need some stitches by the time it's done.

  • @gregoryh4601
    @gregoryh4601 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir Bob. Are things Ok ? Miss your Build this week. Peace Be With You

    • @RatRodBobBuilds
      @RatRodBobBuilds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The shop is like an oven ... other than that all is well!

  • @timlowery7156
    @timlowery7156 ปีที่แล้ว

    Removed firewall excess ... hahahaha!

  • @bigalsvwratrod7346
    @bigalsvwratrod7346 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used old oil barrel for my floor in my volksrod

  • @fredflintstone8048
    @fredflintstone8048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For once I agree with Red.
    Needs more beads.

  • @xKmotx
    @xKmotx ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I see why you want to paint it yellow, lol.

  • @artesper7898
    @artesper7898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put motor oil on your cutter and wipe a little on the metal it will cut easier

  • @Tx.La-Z-Boy2
    @Tx.La-Z-Boy2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    early responder

  • @williamproctor898
    @williamproctor898 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bob. Does the metal shrink when you add bead lines in it.

    • @RatRodBobBuilds
      @RatRodBobBuilds  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's still the same size but it does get distorted and warped up a little.