BUILDING CUSTOM TAIL LIGHT MOUNTINGS & TAILGATE LATCHES

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BUILDING CUSTOM TAIL LIGHT MOUNTINGS & TAILGATE LATCHES - 1951 Chevy Rat Truck Build

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Continuing the 1951 Chevy Budget Rat Truck build, I come up with strange ideas for tail light mountings and also build some tailgate latches.
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@yolocah 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to add this to my previous comment. It is a rainy day here in Minnesota. I have spent most of the day watching your channel. I am amazed at what you do with what you have in your bone yard. I hope tomorrow is a rainy day.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks Christopher! Appreciate brother.

@codyc6975 Жыл бұрын

Duff, You could always make tool storage like I used to do with all my pickup trucks. You just use a piano hinge and the outer skin pulls up and it gives you a hidden tool storage. It's really simple and I've done it since the 70's because my tools always got stolen or found legs and ran or got adopted with out my permission. Either way it's a great way to use blank space. I enjoy your videos very much so, thanks for taking the time to make them !

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy, pleasure man!

@artnardone 2 жыл бұрын

Tail lights side by side, eye level , perfect.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote! I agree!

@brucejr.5833 2 жыл бұрын

The turn signals look very sharp at the bottom. That is what I think. You have been building a phenomenal truck and I am grateful to watch. Have a good day!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce! Happy to share the build brother

@ezekielmoorejr3145 2 жыл бұрын

I personally like them mounted next to the other lights and maybe with the one bezel around both of them. Otherwise I like the brake lights mounting!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Ezekiel!

@davidmcgregor8304 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@19dd57chv 2 жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica I'm liking the turn signal/indicator location next to the brake light as well and finish it off with a bezel. It fills in the wide space between the tail gate and stop light nicely! Nice work Div!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

@@19dd57chv thanks for the vote brother!

@lioneltaylor9573 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing as you have another round piece at the bottom I think the indicator would fit nicely with the curves. Would look like it was in tented to be like that

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Lionel!

@erniebahr4666 Жыл бұрын

I love the way you integrated the taillights into the Ford dent side. It looks almost exactly like a 58-59 Chevy fleet side setup except that it is much shorter.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ernie. Had to do something to break up that dent side look!😅

@gmansecond4103 2 жыл бұрын

Turn signals beside the taillights would look cool. But, you are the man and am sure it will look good no matter where you place it.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@brucewrandol 2 жыл бұрын

I like your idea about placing your indicator right next to your taillight. Maybe down the road you can find a taillight and indicator combination and install them in the same area. Maybe you can find on with a trim ring to enclose them in.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input!

@ronwheeler8744 2 жыл бұрын

I like the look of the side by side lights and put the backup lights at the bottom round spot

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Ron! Yes, backup lights in the bottom is a good suggestion

@codyc6975 2 жыл бұрын

Duff, that was a nice save on the tailgate using the reverse curve ! So Maybe you should put the turn light in the lower bump out instead of side by side. Keep on building and I'll keep on watching ! Have a great week

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@briancooper2190 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tailight mate, I think the indicator down low using the other radius is the way to go. Cheers from NZ !

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Brian. From way down under!😅

@thomasnash2903 Жыл бұрын

That look like the factory fleet side Chevy bed on 55-59 trucks ,looks great 👍

@JamesBryan-dk5ki 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a 1951 ford tail light . I enjoy your web sight!

@ratrodsafrica 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@paulmcmain1760 2 жыл бұрын

I like the indicator next to the tail light

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote! Its the winning option so far

@krugerhenning2263 2 жыл бұрын

Ligths at the top and bumper stops at the bottm.😁👍

@rayhein8205 2 жыл бұрын

I think the tail lights would be cool located near the bottom of the other radius in the fender! Of course, I defer to your design. Beautiful work and thanks for sharing!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Ray!

@justinstone6757 2 жыл бұрын

Uncle div! Absolutely loving the build so far! I personally would drop the indicator slightly lower than the break light, creating a downwards slope then uncle div can still use the bezel idea and stick the the idea of “different” in the truck!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin. The angled bezel is an interesting idea!

@davidwood1923 2 жыл бұрын

It's Another Derth Special... No Need to Explain. Thanks for Sharing... Brother

@77Rickenbacker4001 2 жыл бұрын

Side by side with a hooded bezel gets my vote.great work!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@dosch82 2 жыл бұрын

I must say i am loving the build and i think if you put them next to each other it would look great, also you are an amazing builder i like all the ideas you always come up with

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jester! And thanks for the vote

@randallfrank5682 2 жыл бұрын

I like your "strange" ideas and especially your ability to bring them to life.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

It's awesome!. I love that you didn't just French them into the back.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Frenching would have been the typical thing, but a bit tired of it and wanted to try something different

@r.n.6515 2 жыл бұрын

Cool fab for the running lights, tailgate stops and bed edge. For me I liked the look of the turn lights side-by-side to the running lights.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote. It seems to be the winner!

@akom-studio_com 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Div, absolutely beautiful and amazing progress! My tail light vote is for a side-by-side option, probably with a custom bezel as you said. Massive respect for all the work, you really are able to tie all those elements together in a beautiful way. I always feel like going to my barn and to finally get more practice as a novice welder after watching your vids 😀

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! Yeah man, get to the barn and weld stuff, practice is the only way to learn and get better. Very happy if I can inspire!

@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын

Before I read other comments, you pointed out the bump out down low that matches the tapered bump out you built. So by using the bottom they are symmetric and stacked. Just that girls should look. Besides, it is already there. Looks great! That is the beauty of this kind of build! You make it yours, what pleases your eyes. It is a tease to ask as you have most likely put them on by the time this reaches you. But one higher and one below on the sides other natural curve already stamped into the metal. Don't over think it, stick it on and take a look from aways back as this will give you pleasure or blah! Pain... DK, Omaha.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback bro. Yes, by now its done and dusted😅

@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica Just great as time flies when enjoy what you are doing. Stay healthy and safe. I enjoy the videos, subject and you. You are the character and don't ever change. Me, I am fiddling with a Dr who implanted two electrodes in my spine (Epidural) and the yahoo's that built it. You know todays generation, they can't do anything unless it has button to push. I hope they don't get a callus on their button finger, as they won't be able to work! 4 fusions, 7 steroid injections, radio frequency ablation and 3 electrodes since last December. I have to sit often and enjoy watching creation and you have that gift. God bless. My back problems have nothing to do with car repair. Enjoy, have fun, I know you do! DK, Omaha.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

@@deankay4434 wishing you all the best brother

@jacquesvanrooyen706 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Div. I love the taillights. I think indicator light next to the driving lights will look good. Backup lights at the bottom would look good. I look forward to the next video.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Jacques!

@alanpaulick7815 2 жыл бұрын

Lekka Duff top and bottom will look great thanks for sharing this build keep on ratting rust catch you on the next video 👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@alexandermancha7172 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Duff. You could even run that curved shape all the way down the side of panel and it would resemble Chevy fleet side truck It resembles your blue ford truck step side.

@BillyBob-uc9zp 2 жыл бұрын

Another bright idea!!. They look good for being long. Well done Dif 😎

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like em Billy Bob! Thanks brother.

@shanefagan9642 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of the idicators next to the brake lights and a custom diff made bezel

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@michaelwhitaker3452 2 жыл бұрын

Your Taillights look good, the way you said, putting the turn light beside the other is best. Only in my opinion but you’re very good at the creativity part of these builds, so do what your thinking chair leads you to.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote Michael! Yes, I do like the creative part. Soon I'm gonna have to get into the boring stuff...

@deanhubbard9599 Жыл бұрын

What you did to dress up the taillights is exactly what I had in mind maybe better. It's remeniscent of the fifties.

@attiesteffens4266 2 жыл бұрын

That tail light is looking great the way you did the fabrication. I think the indicator must be placed next to the tail light. Must say, I really enjoy watching your videos. Very interesting and learning a lot

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Attie! And thanks for the vote

@Rustohallick 2 жыл бұрын

I like the duel tail lights with a bezel idear the best. Oh and as for the taillight thingy ,two tums up . one for the concept and the other one for pulling it off (or putting them on as it would be). They remind me of headlight buckets like on your '47 Chevy.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thumbs and the vote!

@kurtludwig6962 2 жыл бұрын

59 usa Chevy truck tail lights we’re very much like it. Yours look good

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks

@rhettski96 2 жыл бұрын

Side by side with the taillights for sure!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@davidnaudi2601 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work, I think having lights side by side with a single bezel will complement what you did.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@jamesfreeland3137 2 жыл бұрын

It's going to look perfect the way you showed it and everything else on those backlights in the profile looks great too. Excellent 👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you approve, thanks James!

@jamescrooks2308 2 жыл бұрын

At first I thought they would look better down below but then you mentioned making a bezel up top and putting them next to each other and I think that would look better

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote James. This one might be the winner!😅

@timhanson2080 2 жыл бұрын

It's really looking good. I like the lights next to each other. But the only one you have to please is yourself. If that's what you want it's cool.👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@davidweidner1675 2 жыл бұрын

Great use of old school CAD

@joeharrington595 2 жыл бұрын

Duff I love the taillights. Reminds me of the 56 Ford Fairlane.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, remember those beauties!

@3psAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын

I like the indicator next to the stop lamp, possibly find a oval lamp to fit

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote brother!

@richardmarino5658 2 жыл бұрын

Looking really good. The easy way out is not original. You my friend are original, and I like it.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot😊

@psnaith1 Жыл бұрын

love the indicaters on the bottom!

@gregvikse2968 2 жыл бұрын

I say double red up top on each side and indicators on the bottom bump, awesome build!!!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote brother! Not a bad call!

@kevind5508 2 жыл бұрын

The double lights with the bezel would be a good look. I like how different your build are. Nice work

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@paveloleynikov4715 2 жыл бұрын

Turn signal in lower curve is excellent for symmetry, but they are really low in that spot. But I think that backing lights would fit excellent in there. As for the turn signals - for some reason i like the idea of putting them inboard lower diagonally. That will further break that flat panel look. Also, that taillight look pretty like corner point for me. My practical side see some asymmetrical visor, wrapping around it from top and inboard and leaving it visible from side

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting suggestions! Thanks brother.

@snocrushr Жыл бұрын

🇨🇦 The side pods remind me of 49-51 Ford Car 1/4 panels 👍👍

@matthewfocke5360 2 жыл бұрын

Nice cylinder formed metal additions on the left and right side of the truck bed. They have a great '50's vintage look. In addition, the tailgate latches are great functional forms...They get the job done with great efficiency.

@fjbowen3155 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for your brake/driving light and also great fab work. I vote for turn signal light next to brake lights with the bezel around them. I really enjoy your videos!!!

@jimcarlisle2309 Жыл бұрын

Out of site progress, it is moving right along!

@mdsci7894 Жыл бұрын

Lights look super cool, looks like it was oem, nice work!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@johndenton5555 Жыл бұрын

With double filament bulbs, use a turn signal relay and have the turn signals in the taillights themselves, it 'winks' the brake light filament, (same way the factory does it.)😎

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Over here we need amber turn signals by law. Since this will be daily driver, just easier to do that and keep the anal cops off my back!😅

@woodbineshark Жыл бұрын

great design nice build I like the indicators at the bottom....thank you for posting

@SchysCraftCo. 2 жыл бұрын

Duff very nice job. It's coming together my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TheOldaz1 Жыл бұрын

Indicator looks OK next to the tail light especially if you use a bezel like on the landrover, or maybe you could make another smaller side piece and mount the indicator under the tail light.

@josephhagan6495 2 жыл бұрын

Side by side looks fine to me. Put some eyebrows over them (one) and edge with round bar to finish. Easy and good looking!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote! Eyebrow is an interesting idea!

@robertstevison1448 2 жыл бұрын

Have definitely enjoyed your videos duff !!!! You are an extraordinary artist !!!! So original and that makes you so awesome !!!! Thank you for sharing your gifts with the rat rod world !!! Keep us sitting on edge with more videos please !!! Have a fun and awesome day my friend !!!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 Have a lekka one!

@oliverwade8066 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like jet after burners, with red flame. I like it....

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

😅 Thanks!

@alexandermancha7172 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Duff I vote for Running the lights side by side with a Bezel around both.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@docsoleguyrodshop3756 2 жыл бұрын

I like the tail light setup! Reminds me of the old Pontiac Grand Prix from the early sixties. Oldsmobile had that kinda style also, I think! Cool!!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc. And Cadillac in the 50's. Those cars were incredible!

@shanewright6958 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good. I would put the turn signal at the bottom 👍👍🇨🇱

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@gpl422sda 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a short version of 1955 through 1959 Chevy Fleetside pickups

@thisoldhooptie Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Love the attitude. Build what you love, love what you build.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@tommisik5749 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion they look good side by side

@brokenman5120 2 жыл бұрын

Stay cool, old man!

@thequixotryworkshop2424 2 жыл бұрын

Great work !! The two lights looks great next to each other. However, I think the turn signal lights should be on the outside…

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote! Appreciate.

@stanleyfanning5316 2 жыл бұрын

I would put them on the bottom so they match the top look. You'll make it look good.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@ishsiriram8286 2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant, never saw that coming. You never cease to amaze!!! Well done. I reckon indicator adjacent the brake light with custom "DIV" bezel all the way from S.A. Thank you for sharing Div.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it ISH. Yes, need to dream up a bezel of sorts.

@jimcarlisle2309 Жыл бұрын

I like the look, you got a good eye!

@alasdairhamilton1574 2 жыл бұрын

Tail light next to stop light then a bezel around them 🔴🟠. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@christophermedaris2804 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a old Cadillac fin tail my dad had I like them great job

@cliveburton8992 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the rear lights . I think the turn signals next to the tail lights with a 10 or 12mm round bar oval bezel to tie them in. With that thickness bezel your diameter light would also be right. 👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a sharp observation Clive! Thanks.

@jeffmesser796 2 жыл бұрын

Duff. That’s so cool. If your ideas get any cooler you will get frost bite! I like it! I would like the double lights on each side only if they match. But I’ll like whatever you do. Jeff in N C

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

😂Thanks for the vote brother

@mikejackson6288 Жыл бұрын

Real talent, you make great things out of nothing.

@hardlybentspoke1506 2 жыл бұрын

Each side needs dual lights, especially since there's space. And, since this is a truck, I suggest tail light guards wrapping around both lights, 6-8mm thick material to withstand bangs and clangs. Maybe clever outline shape or holes in the sides.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input brother!

@zweihammerheavyind.2911 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the addition, it really helps with the flatness and sharp edges ending your bedside. Very nice! Cheers from California!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Had to do something to break the flatness😅

@fyou5986 2 жыл бұрын

Side by side Diff looks good. Maybe needs frenching. But don't think you have problems getting landowner lenses in Africa. Lol. That's what you need on the list Diff a Rat rod Landrover. I owned a1955 one when I lived there. Tuff old wagon. Have a good week. Looking from Sweden. .

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote bro! Dude, even old school Landy's are becoming hard to find... Well, you can get them, but the prices are crazy! Hello to Sweden!

@dougschmidt8302 2 жыл бұрын

My opinion, angle the taillights and the brake lights at a 45 , then add a bezel or trim piece, mount backup lights down low -- like your work!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

A very interesting idea! Will have to check it out. Thanks!

@waynebowman2315 2 жыл бұрын

Looking better all the time

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Chr.U.Cas1622 Жыл бұрын

👍👌👏 Very well done again (video and work). Looks really great. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

@stashwaxroller1740 2 жыл бұрын

You certainly go to great difficulty to make very cool details ! I love it ! I actually like the turn signals down low on the lower bump out. The side by side look with an interesting trim would be cool as well. I like the weld tacks left visible . I think that is a signature look for your creations. Like the simplicity of the latches . You can't go wrong with simple mechanisms. Easy to build , easy to maintain , easy to replace, easy to use. Good Job !

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. The devil is in the detail😅 Ja, I like to see the welds, not like some who smears plastic over it😂. Agree with you, simple engineering is always best. And sometimes more difficult than complex engineering...

@flyingmachinecustomparts8227 2 жыл бұрын

You can make spring loaded tailgate latches by using a piece of flat bar like 4 in long 90 degree 1 in drill a hole through it insert a piece of round bar with a spring and a washer weld the washer onto the round bar which will load the spring, then drill a hole in the bed frame that allows the round bar to recess into , then bend a down turn in the round bar and then weld the assembly to the tailgate and u will have spring loaded tailgate latches.

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

That could work too!

@ronlamaster9301 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Duff! It is coming along nicely!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron! 👍

@castle1076 Жыл бұрын

I like the lights side by side. Perhaps a reverse light on the bottom.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Good suggestion!

@stevehamilton9418 Жыл бұрын

Like the tail light fabrication! I wouldn’t put the turn signal next to the tail lights, when brakes are on, it makes it harder to see the turn signal…maybe lower by 6” or more? Just a thought…

@brandonburdette7895 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the tale lights buddy I think they look good beside each other

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@thestreets5206 2 жыл бұрын

I love it , diff you gotta do the same but half the size directly underneath for the indicator lights 👍👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@apere003 2 жыл бұрын

We really gotta get you out here in Texas...you make metal work look easy

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

I can get a passport...😂

@randyelviss4801 2 жыл бұрын

I think side by side lights with a bezel looks good! Cheers

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@joebourque4860 2 жыл бұрын

You do amazing work. Built what you like it's awesome. Thanks for the video

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks Joe

@1957kwick 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the tail lights but I probably would have recessed the tail lights back into the tube but that's me.🇺🇲👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I can still do that, let's see...

@johanlabuschagne5332 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great like that love it

@dirtyburd71 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, turn signal next to the tail light. As for the small radius down below, how's about back up lights? Some small bright white lights would look very stylish!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote! Nice idea, need to see if I can find some white lights