Test fitting truck cab and body panels - 1939 Hudson Rat Rod/Street Rod

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  • Time to decide how the back end of the Hudson rat rod will look! We fit the cab and other body panels, cut some pieces from the original Hudson truck bed and establish a game plan for the design of the load bin/bed, rear fenders and running boards.
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  • @user-zr2eg3bk2j
    @user-zr2eg3bk2j ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The jigsaw puzzle is almost together. Very creative...

  • @ishsiriram8286
    @ishsiriram8286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thats looking great Div. Awesome job. Definitely looking like something now...Thank you for sharing.

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More Forest sculpture. Really enjoying it Div. Thanks Man.

  • @UnconventionalMetal
    @UnconventionalMetal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for preserving a piece of Americana built in my part of the country.

  • @markrobertson9015
    @markrobertson9015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it's going to look pretty cool.cant wait to see the finished product take care diff .

  • @glennmiller9031
    @glennmiller9031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like watching you go through the thinking/design process. Like watching you burn it all together too.

  • @jamesodette8594
    @jamesodette8594 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am enjoying your renobuild and can’t wait for next phase

  • @ericg303
    @ericg303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truck is looking good. Like how the old blue paint is looking on the cab.

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey hey... It Really Looks Like a Truck Now. I Love it!... Thanks for Sharing... Div. Keep Up the Great Work

  • @WILDDRAGON1942
    @WILDDRAGON1942 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOOKING AWESOME

  • @keysangler247
    @keysangler247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is over and I'm still thirsty for more. It's starting to come together rather nicely.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @numptywithacamera
    @numptywithacamera ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good Div the front of the Hudson looks so menacing. I love it 👍

  • @glennreach6930
    @glennreach6930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those rims are going to look awesome!🥸

  • @randallfrank5682
    @randallfrank5682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good decisions on the rear fenders. I like how clean your shop is.

  • @chrismedaris4873
    @chrismedaris4873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's looking great super job

  • @leeburke4060
    @leeburke4060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the bug front fenders on the rear.

  • @MachineDr.
    @MachineDr. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great vid Diff!
    Your vision is starting to become real!

  • @donniehodge2548
    @donniehodge2548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good video Diff KEEP THEM COMING 👏

  • @joecioe8566
    @joecioe8566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming together nicely.

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video Div! She's coming along nicely. 🍺

  • @henrygibson1530
    @henrygibson1530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like it looks great the bed is going to be some work . I'm looking forward to seeing it all together. 😊

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Cool!

  • @eddiealford3579
    @eddiealford3579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well Mr. D that's gna look really cool when finished I'm liking the old Hudson a lot good job I can see a really nice ride starting to come together till next time 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @markstack2309
    @markstack2309 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always looking forward to your videos div

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duff - it's fabulous.
    Well done, mate.
    Maybe consider vertical taillights set into the bed end posts?

  • @sufferedenuf
    @sufferedenuf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep going. Its your build. Do it your way! My brother has a wite feed welder and just got a stick welder. I think he has been watching your videos.

  • @rafaelchehin9111
    @rafaelchehin9111 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gracias maestro siempre y cada dia aprendemos algo Nuevo.Gloria eterna Scaloneta

  • @darellsunderlin4670
    @darellsunderlin4670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the way you think , kinda scary cuz I like everything you do !!!!!!😊

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great minds think alike! 😁

  • @russelblackwell6041
    @russelblackwell6041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in a word BRILLIANT

  • @EarlyIronAddict427
    @EarlyIronAddict427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that your bringing us all along with you on this build and allowing us to chime in as you go. So I’m chumming in too. Ha ! I really liked when you first set up the Hudson fender. All though it’s longer than what you want, it reminded me of a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr. Way cool looking man. And I kinda like things stretched out too lol. Any way you chose it’s a bad azz build. Thanks for the journey brother. 👍🏻✌🏻

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback! Looks like I'm gonna have to do something with the original fender 😊

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Div it's really coming together nicely so far sir. Wow I am liking it so much. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is the furthest thing from a Rat rod ! That truck is a bad ass Hotrod brother.!! Well done , looks so good !! Amazing work !! Thanks for another , Brother !!

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing 👍😀

  • @jimmccorison
    @jimmccorison ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your creative process. Contrary to the way some other channels present things, the desired solution doesn't magically appear. It is the product of trial and error. You're building a wonderful creation.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yes, no fakery here 🙂

  • @alfbittner6489
    @alfbittner6489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man the Hudson guards they gotta go back on, even modified, but used them. This is going to be a nice rod. Lekker boet.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many other guys feel the same way! Guess I'm gonna have to listen to all of you😀

  • @donhoughton271
    @donhoughton271 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool truck 😊😊

  • @Lituta
    @Lituta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤘👏 truck take shape and it’s looks amazing

  • @lewisanderson1521
    @lewisanderson1521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, it’s looking awesome. I wish you was my neighbor we could work on things together. I’ve learned a lot from you already.

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Div, even your tow truck is cool as hell. The Hudson would look fantastic even without the bed, because then all your rear-half engineering is out where everyone can see it, but I know whatever you finish up with will be even better. CAN'T WAIT to see what you build for running boards. This beast is shaping up to be the coolest ride I've ever seen.

  • @leeflanagan3740
    @leeflanagan3740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah man divvy, it’s looking Lakka awesome 😎

  • @TheFrameoff
    @TheFrameoff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool , box is going to be sweet ... Build On

  • @southpawsgarage
    @southpawsgarage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOOKS AWESOME!!

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You what si amazing south Africa and around the world builder of cars in trucks have so much in common and cheer each other on and well and have this unspoken brother hood .it just amazing

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are good teacher and craftman, thank you sir

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s coming along nicely 👍👍

  • @hermanprinsloo
    @hermanprinsloo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking good, I will also try and use the Hudson rear fenders, with some ajustmemt to the long rear tail. Also harvest the other two bin-pillars for the front side of the bin. It sits very nice. Kom mooi Div my maat.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dankie Herman. Ek het nog nie die Hudson fenders afgeskryf nie...

  • @chuckdivel3600
    @chuckdivel3600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking really good diff

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Diff the Hudson is really taking shape now. Hopefully you come right with the back section so it looks lekka. Take care boet.

  • @vicswanby454
    @vicswanby454 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a really good looking build. You will have a fun ride when it's done. This was a great video. Thanks for letting us see the process of this build. I'm considering this idea for my grandpa's old Diamond T truck. My great uncle his brother had it in storage in one of his outbuildings since 1976. Keep up the good work and enjoy the ride!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Yeah, that Diamond T will be awesome!

  • @robertwilliams8010
    @robertwilliams8010 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This truck is going to be Badass Div!!!!! Thank you for taking all of us along for the ride👍‼️🙏

  • @DroooooopDead
    @DroooooopDead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the truck.

  • @davidlester6092
    @davidlester6092 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving it !!!!!!👍👍👍

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It look s awesome, you nailed the stance Div

  • @thomasmiracle7988
    @thomasmiracle7988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good job. I love it !

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is looking Great Duff! Keep it up and be careful, it appears that things are getting crazy over there!

  • @Grizzmakes
    @Grizzmakes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am really enjoying the profile you have managed to create so far Boet.
    Thanks again for the weekly fix.
    I bought a 33 year old Chevy Astro van this week, drove it 200 miles or 320km home.
    Been cleaning it up on my channel. Amazed at the lack of rust underneath it

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. All the best with the "new" van!

  • @stephenbyrne3793
    @stephenbyrne3793 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You hold my attention for the entire video. Your skills working with scrap metal are second to none, why have you not got 100,000 plus subscribers ,you certainly deserve that many and more.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!

    • @rodsmith585
      @rodsmith585 ปีที่แล้ว

      A thousand times better than that Chad idiot!

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes its all coming together👍😊

  • @kable698
    @kable698 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it. Great job

  • @markfillingim3686
    @markfillingim3686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lookin good

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video thanks for sharing

  • @shenpensenge
    @shenpensenge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and hallo from Austria!

  • @littlepaddy7444
    @littlepaddy7444 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Progress is great as usual Div. They were a little long but the look of the Hudson fenders was good. See you next video.

  • @williamchildress1459
    @williamchildress1459 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Flip the Beatle fenders from side to side so the thick part of them are at the back. It would flow more with the front fenders.

  • @brandonburdette7895
    @brandonburdette7895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very sharp looking truck 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @usmc.39rat24
    @usmc.39rat24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made my running boards with angle iron frames and bolted in some black painted wood planks it's easy to make the wood look old

  • @thomasdalton9938
    @thomasdalton9938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the tires and rims there Badass

  • @Anywhere72
    @Anywhere72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect 10. Nothing wrong with this build. I love it.

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the plan is good, also think you need to salvage the other 2 stake pockets for the front edge of the bed. I would like to see the VW guards around the other way to maybe match the front ones better?? A piece of exhaust (or other) tubing makes a great edge for running boards. Thanks Div.

  • @fredclements6843
    @fredclements6843 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear you’re reading my mind as I’m watching u doing everything I would lol 😂 😂

  • @shotsrodder
    @shotsrodder ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want it 😂😂 love the rims 😎 I would let the original fenders hang out of the rear of the bed with a cool bumper treatment between incorporating lights and plate 🧐

  • @williammccormack6295
    @williammccormack6295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome as always look forward to each stage
    Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

  • @RichardBrandonTeacup
    @RichardBrandonTeacup ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff as usual. Even got the wife to watch this time!! thanks Div.. perhaps a shop tour vid in the future would be cool?

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Tell the wife I'm honored!😊 Will do a shop tour one day...

  • @dragontattooee
    @dragontattooee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Hudson looks soo good Div, have a lekka one Boet

  • @thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516
    @thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a difficult decision cause it’s all artistic appeal. Very interested to see what you decide. 😊

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, still considering the options😅

  • @dannypeter6565
    @dannypeter6565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just recently found your show and I think its great. I'm currently building a 40 Dodge coupe and you are giving me lots of inspiration. Thanks for sharing from Edmonton Alberta Canada

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Welcome to my shop! Good luck with your build.

  • @DavidSearle-jy4op
    @DavidSearle-jy4op 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your Videos Diff, Thanks for sharing

  • @cliveburton8992
    @cliveburton8992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking great there Div. It's your truck so do as you like , but my opinion is taper to the rear for the fenders to match the front. 👍

  • @DanCary-fu9vl
    @DanCary-fu9vl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your work, Dif. Your attention to detail and finishing shapes is inspiring. I look forward to it every week. Rat rods are by definition do what you want with what you got. However, that rare Hudson Big Boy is Art Deco all the way. The longer the fenders the better especially on a slammed car. Think of tail dragger coupes. Use the Hudson fenders and reshape the wheel openings as you like. You could modify the bobbed bed by taking the front end panel you cut off and welding it to the back at a slant to match the rear fenders and extend it. You could cut out the Hudson script out of the now rear panel and leave it open or make big taillight out of it. The truck would look good coming and going. Just from one old guy to another.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for all the feedback, appreciate it.

  • @jacklzweifach5312
    @jacklzweifach5312 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job beautiful job

  • @davidfreyta3857
    @davidfreyta3857 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not really a rat rod kind of guy. But, I do like watching your fabrication skills. I really dig how you use as much of the old truck and scraps. And all from a lone guy in his shop. I'll keep watching because you sir are very entertaining.

  • @jaylee931
    @jaylee931 ปีที่แล้ว

    cant wait to see you build that bed gonna be really cool with those vw fenders

  • @kyleforeman4543
    @kyleforeman4543 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comming along ,lookin great

  • @TheIIOM
    @TheIIOM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have a good eye for style and ascetic.

  • @ezekielmoorejr3145
    @ezekielmoorejr3145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to bad the Hudson fenders were missed up ,but I'm sure it'll turn out cool anyways! Looking good my friend!

  • @geoffberry1874
    @geoffberry1874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking cool man, watching from down under

  • @Macbetula-yl8wq
    @Macbetula-yl8wq ปีที่แล้ว

    That's going to look good 👍

  • @juliocaverna4278
    @juliocaverna4278 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boa tarde, bom domingo professor Pardal, ai ficar muito louco.

  • @Chris-gd8gj
    @Chris-gd8gj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tally ho good chap.... carry on..

  • @FACEBOOKS-WBDS
    @FACEBOOKS-WBDS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could see the last three inches of the cab cut,and moved all the way to the back and make it a delivery

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 37 Chevy that we want to turn into a delivery

  • @tonyengland1974
    @tonyengland1974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @pierrelataillade7564
    @pierrelataillade7564 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Div..... Well hello from the USA. Just between you and I, we will call you "Mr. Div ".... So far I have watch most of your videos..... and I'm impress with your ability's to solve unbelievable problems that comes up as it relates to automobiles.... Just so you know even though your far removed from civilization you are doing well.... I think that if you were here in the USA there's no telling what you could build.... Hey a lot people could learn from you.... Working with what you have available ..... Don't stop .....stay healthy. Oh that 351 is bad to the bones....

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! No need for the Mr. business, that's only for guys who wears ties😅

  • @loratompho
    @loratompho ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Too lekka! I love how it's all coming together. Your workmanship compliments your artistic conception perfectly. I was so looking forward to seeing you customise the old Hudson rear fenders...

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  ปีที่แล้ว

      Might still do that... Let's see...

  • @clarkpink1955
    @clarkpink1955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work

  • @rustynutz7158
    @rustynutz7158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see you make the bed a dump bed. Why??? Because you can do it!! Paint up the floor of the bed with Rat Rods for Africa. Then when you are showing it off you raise the bed and got your own personal billboard. 😂✌️🇺🇸

  • @ronaldfarmer1208
    @ronaldfarmer1208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking good !

  • @jaywatts333
    @jaywatts333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    18k + subscribers wow you getting there. nice

  • @charlotteann7241
    @charlotteann7241 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would put the long end of the fender towards the rear

  • @janetdanner9706
    @janetdanner9706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are amazing

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking awsome