Building a wooden steering wheel and installing steering column

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Building a wooden steering wheel and installing steering column - 1939 Hudson build

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Using parts from the Isuzu donor truck, I build a cool wooden steering steering wheel. Then I repurpose the Isuzu steering column and customize it to fit the 1939 Hudson Big Boy I'm busy with.
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@joserivera6523 9 ай бұрын

Mr. Diff the man of a thousand idea

@michaelmarusic8499 9 ай бұрын

👍🏻And he’s a carpenter too!that wheel turned out great!

@user-nv1sz3ld4x 9 ай бұрын

A work of art from the forrest shop,thanks Dif.

@robertwilliams8010 9 ай бұрын

That steering wheel is awesome Div! Genius!

@fredflintstoner596 9 ай бұрын

IT'S WHEELY WHEELY GOOD MAN !

@EdStonesy 9 ай бұрын

Man that eye in the wood is what I love about wood… no piece is the same. The infusion of wood and steel makes me feel like a cat has laid an egg inside me. Your work is like that wood… no single piece of work is the same and your humbleness reflects throughout

@allanpepper9651 9 ай бұрын

You’re a man of many talents. That’s the first time I’ve seen anyone make it their own steering wheel. Being so isolated makes you resourceful. Again, nice work Dif.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I could just buy one. But where's the fun in that?🙂

@davesweet7061 9 ай бұрын

You are hilarious when you wish to be, thanks for the enlightenment and entertainment!!

@johnosborne7637 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful steering wheel, it will make driving that awesome truck more enjoyable.

@deanhubbard9599 9 ай бұрын

Looking like it was hand formed is a deffinately good thing here.

@abelardorodriguez6817 9 ай бұрын

Perfect sunday ...resting and seeing your vídeo!

@scottmasalski9521 9 ай бұрын

You are a true craftsmen, for the door panels wood and hammered metal would look great

@stephenbrown571 9 ай бұрын

That’s a good looking steering wheel.

@rockypergin2216 9 ай бұрын

Awesome home made wood steering wheel

@psnaith1 9 ай бұрын

Damn Diff, it looks like a piece of furniture! Really looks nice and I agree about the knot!

@dennisschmitt8621 9 ай бұрын

Great work on the steering wheel!!!!!😎

@maniestrijdom7271 9 ай бұрын

Indeed a man with many hiden talents!

@kenstevens5675 9 ай бұрын

Nice steering wheel. New things to try. Thank you Dif.

@fredclements6843 9 ай бұрын

Ok DIV you have my complete attention I LOVE WOOD STEERING WHEELS!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

😁

@lectricfence1 9 ай бұрын

Man Diff, the character and grain in that wood is amazing. Thanks.

@TheCrackerBox 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for another my Brother !

@user-iq1bp4pb8g 9 ай бұрын

A man of many many talents.....rock on Diff..... different is good

@TheFrameoff 9 ай бұрын

Very nice steering wheel , great craftsmen ship and yes long strokes are always better . Build On

@rustyrodgarage2686 9 ай бұрын

Damn,that turned out beautiful.that knot looks like an eye to me

@adamosborne4053 9 ай бұрын

Good to c u turn things not so good into real good things look good 👍🏼

@brycechessum4684 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I like it, steering wheel is cool as.

@DoonerF 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! That steering wheel looks absolutely beautiful. I love that wood grain. I hope you plan on making more wooden parts for the interior. I greatly appreciate you letting me sit in with you while you work. 👍🏻👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thank you brother! Appreciate the contribution once again! Yeah, expanding the wood theme into the rest of the interior is not a bad idea!

@Chr.U.Cas1622 9 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica It's definitely a great idea and I wanted to suggest similar. But I was lost for words then.

@Stuffdexdoes 9 ай бұрын

Amazeballs .. fun episode I'm all smiles watching you have fun

@vinnybarbara7097 9 ай бұрын

That steering wheel came out awesome, love the grain on the timber.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dannygodfrey397 9 ай бұрын

Freaking awesome Diff. Keep up the awesome craftsmanship in your videos.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@Macbetula-yl8wq 9 ай бұрын

That's beautiful, excellent job 👍

@tedayer1823 9 ай бұрын

Metal worker, Wood worker, Artist, very impressive. I really like the steering wheel - very well done.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@martinmurphy3868 9 ай бұрын

Thats absolutely Fandastic Diff

@jimpatnode4445 9 ай бұрын

That friggen steering wheel is excellent!!

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rvbjr 9 ай бұрын

It's official, there's nothing that you can't do! Great video, beautiful steering wheel!

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mwhelan53 9 ай бұрын

Just an Aussie 'shit hot ' ! Good one bloke.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Like only the Aussies can say!😁 Thanks mate

@gavinsansom6266 9 ай бұрын

I enjoy my Sunday nights so much thanks to you Div. Laka man 👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!😊

@RobertFredman-ld6kc 9 ай бұрын

You did a great job on that steering wheel

@kendallcraig3571 9 ай бұрын

Best video yet

@davidweidner1675 9 ай бұрын

The steering wheel looks SEMA quality

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

No, SEMA would want gloss varnish and chrome! 😅

@randyadamshack2785 9 ай бұрын

Diff, you did such a great job on the 39 Hudson Pickup! I can imagine how it would look if it had some body work and a cool paint job!!!!!

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

One thing I don't do is to touch Bondo!😅

@pvanloy 9 ай бұрын

Love the woodworking Brother...........it's looking great!

@bp4887 9 ай бұрын

I am an American Jeeper and love building my Jeep, but I also have a nice home wood shop and love to build for my family. I use a lot of rough cut specialty wood but have not heard of this one but it is beautiful, love the grain!!!! Thank You

@dougtexas9075 8 ай бұрын

That worked out very nicely.

@rljuddjr 9 ай бұрын

Very nice work!! I love the old school you build it!!

@karelhavelaar4284 9 ай бұрын

Div your a artist with your old tools by proud of it looks good

@ericg303 9 ай бұрын

Great job on the steering wheel. No need to apologize for the way your working hands look a few bumps and scars come with life and help to tell your story.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kobusjoubert401 9 ай бұрын

Handy with steel and wood. Like it

@juniorwhelchel6337 9 ай бұрын

Great looking steering wheel have a lukka one little buddy

@ripstitchupholstery 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Diff, very leka 👍👍

@robertstevison1448 9 ай бұрын

Awesome afternoon brother from another country another awesome adventure as always brother awesome craftsmanship brother

@brandygray5894 9 ай бұрын

Wheel looks great man, you definitely have some great talent ✌

@buckrowe6752 9 ай бұрын

Kool man.Looks like a store bought

@sharndupreez1 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Work smarter not harder!😂

@michaelchalk4262 9 ай бұрын

Very talented Dif

@user-cg1ki9gt4p 9 ай бұрын

westport wa state, here sir. and what a fine turkey day it was. my wife got a stomach bug from something she had eaten the day before. felt bad for my wife. but did not have to go anywhere. hell yea. sat around and nothing but i wanted. for a whole day. home was built in 1930. so always something to do. replacing shingles is always fun.

@flatworm00 9 ай бұрын

I really learn a lot watching your videos! Thanks so much, now I just have to get out to my shop and get started!

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Get off that couch!😅

@beaverdam3252 9 ай бұрын

Glad I'm not the only person that sits in a project an make engine noises 🤣🤣🤪 love your videos brother 👍👌

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Gotta keep the child in us alive man! 😁

@albertdehn8381 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

@gregoryh4601 9 ай бұрын

That is so sweet wish the Newer Vehicles had is Options

@kurtludwig6962 9 ай бұрын

Great job Diff!

@dutchvoornik6401 9 ай бұрын

"Wabi-sabi, perfection in imperfection" like the Harley-Davidson overhead valve "Knucklehead" and "Panhead" v-twin engines.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

😁

@lukemockeridge7899 9 ай бұрын

That really came out beautifully 👌

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@bobgranger8753 9 ай бұрын

Way cool thanks Div

@bart9859 9 ай бұрын

I love the wood steering wheel. One thing I want to do when I get a chance to build my own wood sterring wheel, is use brass rivets this guy from South Africa showed me how to do them. I can't wait. Great video Div. Bart

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Bart. Yeah, brass inserts will look great.

@spassser 9 ай бұрын

that is wery impressive... wery nice will look good in the car

@jamesbarisitz4794 9 ай бұрын

Cool wheel! Inset a round piece of Paua shell in the "eye"!

@dirtyburd71 9 ай бұрын

Steering wheel looks awesome 😎

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bryansnowden7419 9 ай бұрын

You are a bloody clever man, love the wheel. Nice lot of tools too. Well done.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mikegoddard675 9 ай бұрын

That steering wheel looks great Diff

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mixerman1 7 ай бұрын

Lekka man, So beautiful grain

@alanpaulick7815 9 ай бұрын

Boet that steering wheel is lekka. It has the rusty look that works well with the rest of the Hutson rat rod. Take care

@JESUS-POTENTATE 9 ай бұрын

I'm diggin it Diff. I liked your home made wood clamp too. Have a Lekka one brother man.

@markphillips9454 9 ай бұрын

A true craftsman 👍🏻

@TheKevy 9 ай бұрын

Luff Duff!

@mygarden365 9 ай бұрын

A very beautiful job with artistic flair. I enjoy Your work, thank You.

@brucewrandol 9 ай бұрын

Your motor sounds pretty sick. I really like your steering wheel. Great job!

@dougcroissant6360 9 ай бұрын

Great wheel.... .Sweet

@user-qq4sk8ec2b 9 ай бұрын

That's cool as hell man I love it

@shelleyking8450 9 ай бұрын

That Hudson is truly a work of art, Dif. Every peice you add makes it more so. Cant wait to see it rolling down the road! BTW, VERY jealous of the number of clamps you have around to do that wheel!

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Took many years to collect them. Just keep at it🙂

@deanhubbard9599 9 ай бұрын

Really beautiful.

@RC-tn8iz 9 ай бұрын

Very beautiful!

@dwaynelejeune3508 8 ай бұрын

Dude dat steering wheel is BAD AZZ!!

@leecornelius1424 9 ай бұрын

U are a heck of a woodworker

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@frankmarsh115 9 ай бұрын

That steering wheel is to die for

@patrickryan7370 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant Diff, just brilliant

@DavidRoper-zf1ul 9 ай бұрын

Div , that's a work of art, real lekka man !

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@timhanson2080 9 ай бұрын

It's very cool. So you are a master woodworker and a master car builder. Always my pleasure watching your video. Thanks 👍

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks man!

@ldean-du5im 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful steering wheel! Very good work!

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ezekielmoorejr3145 9 ай бұрын

Looks awesome Dif! I really like the color of the steering wheel.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@johnmaclachlan6818 9 ай бұрын

That's a bad ass steering wheel great job and thumbs up.

@ronaldfarmer1208 9 ай бұрын

Looking good ! !

@stevenm3141 9 ай бұрын

This is gonna be among the best of Diff's videos! I can see wood dash panels and doors. I just knew there was a ship builder or carpenter in there somewhere! 😊

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Guess I'm now gonna hafta bring in some more wood in the interior 😅

@GarethDavies-hk9cg 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant!, beautiful job on the steering wheel.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@hanseriksson2398 9 ай бұрын

Very nice work! Greetings from Sweden🇸🇪

@johndraper9065 9 ай бұрын

Good job!

@SuperSportstudio 9 ай бұрын

👍 ✌way cool wheel man !

@markorr1874 9 ай бұрын

like your wood steering wheel good job bro !

@alfbittner6489 9 ай бұрын

Well your full of surprises, what a neat steering wheel. The way you put it all together was brilliant. There is something about a wooden steering wheel, like you say tactile. I learnt something today, lekker boet.

@ratrodsafrica 9 ай бұрын

Thanks boet, glad you enjoyed it