How To Build a CHOP TOP RAT ROD Pt.1

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WelderUp

5 жыл бұрын

Steve and Justin show you tips and tricks to build a chop top rat rod.

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@adamgordy8838 Жыл бұрын

To me you're the best met you 2 years ago when I came to Vegas from Texas I waved you down and you were the coolest thanks for being cool and for all the awesome videos keep it going brother

@WelderUpVegas Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, it was nice to meet you!

@angeloc3842 2 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍🏼. Thanks for sharing. Took the fear out of it for me.

@scrapperdscrapperj3948 5 жыл бұрын

Miss watching you guys on TV. Much respect for your passion you pour into those vintage iron toys.

@weldead3 2 жыл бұрын

Like these guys have a sense of humor. Love the name tag. Like to work with these guys.

@WelderUpVegas 2 жыл бұрын

That is the name my Dad gave me! Gee, I wonder why!

@franksgarageandcustoms8321 5 жыл бұрын

I saved a broken bandsaw blade for marking on curved surfaces. Looking forward to next video. Great job so far!

@jman4652 5 жыл бұрын

Very smart and wise man. I've mad some cool shit after watching all his work on here. And make Aussie versions of a rat rod. Thanks for helping me follow through with what I thought I could not do. Cheers mate. 🇦🇺

@bensonsspeedshop1191 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Work, Guys!

@toddclark332 5 жыл бұрын

Looks freaking mean love that ride you guys are killing it

@StepvanDan 5 жыл бұрын

Very kool thanks for sharing,hugs from MN

@deadeyedavidson 3 жыл бұрын

More how to do videos they are super helpful!!! Have a weekend workshop would be very cool.

@WelderUpVegas 3 жыл бұрын

More to come and thanks for watching!

@murraydaniels3377 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, Using a grinder with cutting disc without a guard is playing Russian roulette. I speak from experience as I now have a little finger that had it tendons cut and now is permanently bent at the first knuckle. Safety first, keep all your fingers second and cutting a roof third.

@terrya6806 5 жыл бұрын

Murray Daniels was thinking the same thing!!

@Hagbergscorner 5 жыл бұрын

No guard, no gloves... loco loco.

@betosworld4793 4 жыл бұрын

Scary shit when a blade breaks from binding.

@proudpennsylvaniaman7996 5 жыл бұрын

So much respect for you stevey!!

@CarlosTorres-de2ps 5 жыл бұрын

awesome content! keep em' coming.

@WaynesGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet mate nice look forward to seeing updates

@geerbangr 5 жыл бұрын

You’re the man Steve!!!

@shanestuart399 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, in Australia if we do a turret replacement we have to stagger the cuts for inner and outer panels in the pillars then re plug weld the spot welds on the edges. Takes a while to measure but makes it easy to hold together with vicegrips and makes it nice and strong. Love ya work!

@warpig24v81 5 жыл бұрын

Just picked up one off of OfferUp your a huge inspiration to the younger community well at least to me killing it out there brother

@l.ataylor9314 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t Wait for Your New Season

@MrMicastro 4 жыл бұрын

Great job I admire that kind of cars a lot I would like to know if there is a second video, it is nice to see how they take the time to make a real and original video.

@misconceptionindustries2968 5 жыл бұрын

It wld be cool if someone made a car like this without chopping it! Since everyone chops them... it's still badass tho! Idk if I cld chop it I'd probaly have a heart attack! I cringed when I did a norcal on my fenders an cut a hole in my bed for quick fuel pump access lol!!!

@mickeyb914 5 жыл бұрын

Nice info but with all the metal shavings flying around I think I would have covered the intake valley to keep shavings out of motor...unless that is a mock up motor.

@kennethbossio2489 2 жыл бұрын

Steve my question is what do you do about the now smaller glass that is needed ? Do you make it or buy it from somewhere ? I'm a new viewer and love the show ! Praying for a season 5

@WelderUpVegas 2 жыл бұрын

There are Auto Glass and windshield replacement that specialize in antique autos. It's possible there is one in your area. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with the chop.

@michaelprice7408 4 жыл бұрын

When is part 2 going to be out. I know you have worked on it in the past 2 months. I am staying tuned for the next part.

@artpam 4 жыл бұрын

They probably figured out that with such a deep channeling and radical chop there is no room for pedals or people. YMMV

@jeffryblackmon4846 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how it's done. How much head room remains?

@holeshotmetalworks 5 жыл бұрын

Max Headroom?..lol

@bradleyurquhart5320 4 жыл бұрын

Hey love seeing all the stuff that you guys do is looks awesome, I just wanted to ask it you had any tips on building rat rods like what kind of motor to use or what kind of frames. I haven’t started building mine yet I’m still getting advice from different people.

@WelderUpVegas 4 жыл бұрын

That's the best way to go about it. Talk to the Rat Rodders and look closely at their creations. Everyone is different and it depends on the type of car or truck you are building. It's important that you use your imagination create it as your piece of Art. The junk yard will never look the same to you after you discover the treasures there, that will look perfect on your build. That gives you the satisfaction and pride you feel when finished. Yes, keep getting advise from your buddies that build them.

@bradleyurquhart5320 4 жыл бұрын

WelderUp it is awesome to hear back from you I’m planning on getting some stuff off of your website soon, thank for your advice, there is not to many rat rod around where I live it more so hot rod here. I have 1946 and a 1949 international KB trucks the only thing missing is the box and rear fenders. The 46 belonged to my grandfather he gave it to me before he passed away, I would love to restore it to original and have the 49 as the rat rod

@WelderUpVegas 4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what you should do. Bring back you Grandfathers truck, that way you will always have him with you. The 49 would make a nice Rat. You will get addicted and it will wake you from your sleep with your next idea.

@ricklent6561 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@WelderUpVegas 2 жыл бұрын

Again thanks Rick!

@shuckarelli 5 жыл бұрын

steve seriously love what ya do!! you inspired me to build my own truck i had planned on a gasser style rat rod but the truck is from Tuscon so i had to paint it it was so nice i just had to make it nice! but i stuck with the rat fink style (your 55) its a guitar shop themed 56 dodge C3 i have custom lift blocks 60+in long ladder bars the hangers are shaped like an explorer guitar roadie passes on the dash set lists pasted to the roof a super tall guitar neck shifter PAR CAN taillights and a twin turbo twin AFB carbs 322ci poly 318 should make 700hp with my guitar shop logo on the doors PANAMA RED GUITARS, i also put the tank in the bed and covered it with 2 fake amps also with my shop logo behind the mesh screen backlit with red and green LED'S ,well i have all the parts and the frame is now finished so im assembling it now!!! wanna help???

@brianfox1600 4 жыл бұрын

That would be cool to see when your done

@keithrussell7652 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a part 2?

@maxlindgren5795 3 жыл бұрын

There will be no part 2?

@OffTheJacks 5 жыл бұрын

Seems like Justin is dirtier than Steve, shows who must be doing all the work.

@virglegold5706 5 жыл бұрын

I chopped 4in outta my 29 A and I wish I would have cut out 2 lol the damage is done

@gordonstroup1741 4 жыл бұрын

2 more or only 2? Chopping out 4 still makes them look freaking awesome!

@ironhead2447 4 жыл бұрын

How do you know how much you can chop out?

@willierepairone5389 5 жыл бұрын

Justin's Welderup....

@shuckarelli 5 жыл бұрын

hey man how about finding another one and ADDING THE 6 IN!!! THAT SHIT WOULD LOOK FREAKY

@jamiejenn2011 5 жыл бұрын

How about an update on the rod

5 жыл бұрын

top top top

@PiazzaWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Fuck yes when’s the next episode

@slamboy66 4 жыл бұрын

Steve, who is Hemroid and why are you wearing his shirt? lol

@corrierobinson715 4 жыл бұрын

Why not cut a Z-cut like you do when cutting a frame

@danpmatz 4 жыл бұрын

There's got to be a better method than welding and then taking off magnets are pretty powerful these days I wonder if they make something that is adjustable with heavy-duty magnets

@virglegold5706 5 жыл бұрын

floppy top

@jeramiemock1196 4 жыл бұрын

OK have to say it. I'm no videographer but can you address the focus. It seems like the stuff I'm really trying to check out is blurry.

@l.ataylor9314 5 жыл бұрын

1st

@jomsvikinger 5 жыл бұрын

Your work looks really good. But I hate you for chopping .😜🤘👍😎

@stephenbray9816 4 жыл бұрын

Chops get boring after a wile.

@rodthiesen7309 3 жыл бұрын

Why stop there? Chop it all the way so the roof is right on the dash. Then you will be unreal.

@stephenbray9816 4 жыл бұрын

Like bad haircuts and beards someday these cops are going to look like hell on earth.

@MrLibertyLane 2 жыл бұрын

6" is too much...

@edwardeverson9063 5 жыл бұрын

Junk now !!!!

@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 5 жыл бұрын

People saying that on here cracks me up,it's like you would rather see it continue to rust away into nothing. He's putting back on the road so quit getting your panties in a bunch and get over it.

@myredute 5 жыл бұрын

Absolute sacrilege......4" would have been plenty. Making another rat rod out of a good Henry steel body is simply sacrilege. The rubbish these guys build is an absolute joke.

@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 5 жыл бұрын

You again,look you don't even live in the US. So,you said 4inches would have been plenty and at the same time your calling it sacrilege. Keep in mind that these cars would just rust away into nothing and they are putting them back on the road. Doing it the way they want to and your opinion really doesn't mean anything. I like all hot rods and when you build a hot rod you are modifying it in one form or another. Don't worry yourself,here in the states there are alot of original cars from that era that are in museums and owners that still keep them original. Millions of these cars were built.

@myredute 5 жыл бұрын

@@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 I know how many Model A's where built...4.8 million,but many where recycled for the war effort & they are becoming fewer & fewer. I mentioned sacrilege because when you get a nice straight '30 or '31 5 window coupe it seems a god damn shame to turn it into a "rat rod". I've seen what this guy does & the junk yards he visits to build them & it leaves me wondering what might have been. Now,how about we let this banter go.You like what you like,I like & build cars that win shows & attract attention for the owners. I can build a "rat rod" too,but we have a different taste here in Oz,a bit more like Foose Design, Builder of the Decade. Seeya!!

@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 5 жыл бұрын

@@myredute Look I said that I like and appreciate all old cars that are put back on the road and it does not to me on how that is accomplished. Chip Foose is a great car builder,but he highly modifys body lines,roofs,and extends bodies. Only difference really is an overpriced interior and paintjob. Chip is very respectful to people who just simply put old cars back on the road. Not everyone has had the opportunities that he has had,he is very humble and understands that. So I ask you,what the hell is with you and your egotistical attitude? You are not better than anyone else.

@myredute 5 жыл бұрын

@@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 Seeya fool. Go back to Facebook!

@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 5 жыл бұрын

@@myredute not on Facebook

@medicaided42 5 жыл бұрын

choppin ruins the look

@tubedude1077 5 жыл бұрын

another model A ruined.You will reget it in 50 years

@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot2296 5 жыл бұрын

There was millions of these cars built,as far as Im concerned what they are doing is putting it back on the road and it's better than rusting away into nothing.