The 59 Renault body gets mounted! And we evaluate...🤨

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2 ай бұрын

Time to do some more work on the Renault/VW Beetle rat rod/hot rod project here at Rat Rods for Africa. I finally bolt the 1959 Renault body onto the shortened, customized and rebuilt VW Beetle floor pan. Then we evaluate the stance. We also see that the fenders will require extensive modifications to accommodate the widened custom VW steely wheels.
Whilst discussing the option of building widened wheel arches, I notice that something is not quite right...
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@rodransome3783 Ай бұрын

Hey Div.I just wanted to let you know how much we miss you here in Canada and our concern for your health.

@bryansnowden7419 Ай бұрын

Hey man, have not seen you for a few weeks, hope you are well. Take care.

@jessehermosillo8116 Ай бұрын

Dear Diff, I hope your health is getting stronger and life is still full of rusty metal. Thank goodness I have your channel full of your classic videos. My long nights are all smiles with your wit and fantastic knowledge of the rust rat rod world. GET WELL my friend and have a lacca one. Jesse in California

@davelove3722 2 ай бұрын

Take front suspension off again fit a 20mm thick spacer between the bulkhead and suspension. That will centalise your wheel in the arch and give u the extra space when raising or lowering the ride height. Amazing build. Gonna look awesome with those flared wheel arches.

@Ducky69247 2 ай бұрын

You mean spacers and castor shims together?

@billholder9665 2 ай бұрын

@@Ducky69247 Diffy, can you put a 3/4 shim between the beam and the frame horns? It's held by 4 long bolts if I recall correctly.

@oscarwalton1188 2 ай бұрын

I agree spacers woud be the way to go he would need longer bolts but that's not a big deal.

@yobop6072 2 ай бұрын

... I like the spacer idea....make your own bolts...

@marca5883 2 ай бұрын

Spacers💚🇬🇧🌱

@riaannel2766 2 ай бұрын

Widen the actual fenders, the Renobug will look really mean as a widebody.

@stephenchristie7241 Ай бұрын

I hope whatever you are going through is not life threatening and you recover soon, I love what you do in your bush garage and look forward to your return.

@ssebo100 Ай бұрын

What happened to my favourite South African?

@ssebo100 Ай бұрын

❤

@jimmysutterfield5485 Ай бұрын

Does anybody know if he's okay?

@jimmysutterfield5485 Ай бұрын

Does anybody know if he's okay worried about him

@danblythe2979 2 ай бұрын

The little renobug really looks mean. Love the wheels with the chrome caps. Can't wait to see it with fender flairs added. Thanks for sharing your time with us Diff

@zeeliejo Ай бұрын

Hi Div. We are really missing you. Hope you are super? It would be best if you looked after yourself, we need your videos and a dose of smile like only you can cause. We are worried about you.

@johnwesner3935 Ай бұрын

Hey Diff, just saw the picture of you in the hospital 😮 I feel bad I hadn't caught that sooner. Glad you're on the mend and back at home. I'm sure we'd all enjoy a little time with you in the "thinking chair" until you're able to resume shop work. If I lived a little closer I'm sure Wayne and I could get things done as long as the beer is cold!😅 Get well soon, from Wisconsin 😊

@dougcroissant6360 Ай бұрын

Just found out why I haven't seen any new videos, Def you take care, miss you,, , from Colorado USA

@robertwilliams8010 Ай бұрын

Hi Div, praying all is well with you brother 🙏🙏🙏👍

@donniehodge2548 Ай бұрын

I have missed your video's I hope everything is okay 👍

@peterroper7471 2 ай бұрын

Great video, your good at explaining how it went wrong and solving problems as they come thank you for that!

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You're welcome!

@donames6941 Ай бұрын

It's been 4 weeks. i hope everything turns out ok for you. we miss you❤👍🏻 from missouri USA

@strangecustoms8486 Ай бұрын

Hey you ok been 4 weeks not worried about videos just checking to see if your ok. 😁🇬🇸🤘

@brianwatson8601 Ай бұрын

Hello Diff. Missing my weekly “fix” of your you tubes.

@andremnel9076 2 ай бұрын

How about adding a strip of metal on the inside of the fender, instead of cutting the fender on the outside

@joesangalli882 2 ай бұрын

That is what I was thinking also. Less massaging metal and probably a better look.

@TheCrackerBox 28 күн бұрын

Hey man , hope all is well with you and your family ! Looking forward to seeing you soon !😊

@user-lj1hi4xh6o 2 ай бұрын

Good job Div. I have no doubt with your engineering skills you will ,come up with the solution . it’s going to look great.

@r0thrux 2 ай бұрын

As an old, US based guy, I appreciate your real-time conversion of mm to inches. I'm starting to get a feel for it now!

@cayminlast 2 ай бұрын

I remember when they adopted the metric system in South Africa in 1961, I immigrated to the US in the early 1990s and had to go back to feet and inches.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Once you understand metric, you realize it's just so much easier to use 😀

@petergrey7125 Ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely agree this is so helpful! 👍

@frankmarsh115 Ай бұрын

miss you in New Hampshire USA

@theDaftman Ай бұрын

hope your well over there, looking forward to your next video.

@michaelnieman6218 2 ай бұрын

That will be a MEAN LITTLE RIDE when finished and there are no Oops made just just HAPPY LITTLE IMPROVEMENTS 😂

@stevecorner5069 2 ай бұрын

No matter how hard you work to get all the bases covered there is always something that will creep out of the cupboard to mess with you. But you are the master and no doubt will come up with an awesome solution. Looking forward to see the outcome!

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

It's all part of the process when it comes to one-off custom stuff! We will make a plan🙂

@ryan76936 2 ай бұрын

It’s starting to look like the Morrari.

@fasteddieandtito5409 Ай бұрын

👍Hi Div, I hope you’re feeling better sir! Copper Coat the Hudson truck with my Rat Rod juice sir!✋

@richcaseaxon 2 ай бұрын

Reminds me of one of those Quarter Midgets, looking cool.

@markorr1874 Ай бұрын

WHAT BE HAPPENING BRO AIN'T SEEN YOU LATELY GODSPEED ON HEALING

@user-be9uv7ru3n 2 ай бұрын

Great video, the little Renobug is making good progress.

@dcummings7253 28 күн бұрын

Miss you here in NY USA as well. God Bless get well soon fine Sir.

@38Chev572 2 ай бұрын

Spacer! Love how you laugh at the oops. Building as you do, there are bound to be issues. We will all watch you, make it Cool.

@shanewright6958 2 ай бұрын

Another good one. The car is coming along nicely 👍👍

@BadgerBishop 2 ай бұрын

Great video Div! Thanks for the entertainment.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@robertwilliams8010 2 ай бұрын

Hi Div! The tires and wheels look awesome!👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bradpage8967 2 ай бұрын

Don’t get discouraged brother!! You will certainly find solutions to these issues and we will be lucky to learn along with you!!

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm used to cans of worms, we will make a plan 🙂

@jjfalarka8837 29 күн бұрын

Incredible work. Hey for the fender flares you can slip underneath vw fenders. They have the perfect curve and adapt well. Best of health to you . Jack from Brasil

@peterroper7471 2 ай бұрын

Yep cookies man! lol

@patricksmith4622 Ай бұрын

Hope everything is ok , haven’t seen a post in a while, hope you’re on the mend from whatever your going through, hopefully we will see you back soon

@dragontattooee 2 ай бұрын

Blood, sweat and gears, instead of tears for the Renobug. Love the black wheels with hubcaps

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I will leave the tears for my wife 😂

@leostgeorge2080 2 ай бұрын

Personally, i think moving the front wheels forward 20mm would be less work than all the body work on the fenders. I know it's never fun to go back and redo what's already been done. As a mechanic/fabricator i hate redoing anything. The first time is fun. The second time is work lol. Regardless of what path you chose i am sure it will look great and be a proper job.

@jamescnorris9154 2 ай бұрын

Looking good my brother! Enjoying the marriage of these two. Have a lakka one ! 💪🏼👊🏼🤙🏼

@stanleymaxwell182 Ай бұрын

Hope all is well

@larrymcgarage2152 2 ай бұрын

Another option would be to narrow the front beam and extend the front beam 20 mm. It would save a lot of bodywork.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

The inner wheel well won't allow narrowing the beam. Wheel clearance is already minimal at full lock.Can't move it forward much either. Will explain why in the next video

@danielhughes9556 2 ай бұрын

That thing is gonna look good with flares. Sometimes we mess up. Just gotta roll with it!

@davewilson7278 Ай бұрын

Where are you Div is all ok, missing you man.

@ratrodsafrica Ай бұрын

Recovering from a surgery procedure but will be back one of these days!

@bobbybelcher6800 2 ай бұрын

very beautiful car ! I love the body lines and the curves , nice classic era !

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@alanpaulick7815 2 ай бұрын

No problem for you boet. You will find a way like you normally do. Take care.

@aceadman 2 ай бұрын

This was definitely unexpected. But I can’t wait to see your engineering skill go to work on it. 😊👍👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

We will just have to make a plan😅

@aceadman 2 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica head to that chair. Maybe you’re gonna need the magic knife! 😆

@GarryRobinson-nk5dl 2 ай бұрын

When I saw you swing that body onto the frame I thought to myself this is gonna be special

@surindersandhi3924 2 ай бұрын

Hi My Dear Friend Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

@johnlindow8406 Ай бұрын

your loved and missed I was beginning to worry then I see pics from Hospital now I'm scared for you run for your life ! just keep moving just keep moving

@curbshoppin 2 ай бұрын

Going to be awesome to drive someday and all the extra work will be forgotten 😬

@terrencebuller7676 2 ай бұрын

Hello Div, Reno-bug is looking good, few adjustments and all is well. Cool build Boet. Have a Lekka one my friend. 👍

@ekim000 2 ай бұрын

Loving the way this project is turning out oom Div. Almost like it more than the Hudson, almost.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Almost!😁

@henryrokstad1125 Ай бұрын

Cool thanks done well don't try just read do the kitchen make sure it works you need more weight 😂

@71dean 2 ай бұрын

go with 6J wheels on front. Rear fenders cut along and put them out.. No arches please 😁🤘

@joecioe8566 2 ай бұрын

I am sure that you will figure out how to make it work and look good. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

@edwardboyett4339 2 ай бұрын

Add to the back of your H frame to move it forward.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Can't move it forward much. Will explain why in next video

@melderosa656 2 ай бұрын

Would narrowing the front beam not only be easier but look better

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

I can't narrow the beam. Very little clearance between wheel and inner well when wheels are fully turned.

@strangecustoms8486 2 ай бұрын

Taking shape now sure got some challenges ahead. 😁🇬🇸🤘

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Love a little challenge! 😄

@jdedmnds1 Ай бұрын

It should be adjustable. Just put shims between the front end and the mounting point.

@jimallen199 2 ай бұрын

I love the look of this little car it just gets cooler as you build it.

@user-vq4gk4hx8p 2 ай бұрын

Nice, wifey will soon be whizzing to the shops in it im sure!

@williamfrederick3849 Ай бұрын

Missing you much please come back well and healthy 😊😊😊

@mattblack156 2 ай бұрын

My preference would be to widen the wings from the inside edge keeping the original wheel arch openings. But you do what you feel is best Diff!!😁

@petergrey7125 Ай бұрын

That’s a great idea!👍

@petergrey7125 Ай бұрын

That’s something I’ve seen Ian from full custom garage due on some projects. It’s a great look.

@donaldhalls2189 2 ай бұрын

What about putting 4 inch in the centre of the car widening the whole car, 😮😅, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Way too much work, man! I have original glass, including the curved rear window, and the body is already mounted.

@donaldhalls2189 2 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica 😁😅🤣 beetle guards stick out more? all the best

@robertstevison1448 2 ай бұрын

Yall have a lekka one and share a hello to everyone for me

@donames6941 2 ай бұрын

On the front you may have to cut a little higher for when the wheel rolls over a bump in a turn

@robames1293 2 ай бұрын

Your caster adjustment also would move the top backwards. Sh!t happens. Good video as usual.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it moves the top of the shock towers back, but the spindle itself moves forward a bit

@robertstevison1448 2 ай бұрын

Awesome afternoon brother from another country how are yall today !!!! It's time for another awesome adventure with my brother from another country another awesome video to enjoy while nursing a migraine to ease the pain and relax as true engineering is displayed and executed with precision !!! Awesome adventure as always brother say hi to everyone for me brother

@leonardcooper2680 2 ай бұрын

Who would have thought 20mm of suspension travel would be that critical.. I am more than curious to see how you get out of jail.. I still love the black steel widies

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

I've gotten myself out of jail many times before 😀 Looking forward to it!

@davidmobley5984 2 ай бұрын

That is the coolest car I've ever seen sweet cruises with that bad boy

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@user-qq4sk8ec2b 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a matchbox car i like it looks great 👍

@EarlyIronAddict427 2 ай бұрын

I’d like to see it with both front and rear fenders on together. Looking pretty cool buddy. And YAAAAAY. Oatmeal cookies !😅

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

😁👍

@Mustsed 2 ай бұрын

Thats hot rodding - unplaned modifications to correct the planed modifications! As for the wheel centering the fender, i know that there are some guys do use more shims between the frame and the front beam to lengthen the wheelbase. They even do make 25cm ones when i last looked into them decades ago. This toy will be fast Div, test drive it well before handing over to the wife! Thanks.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in the next video. And yes, plan to test drive it very well!😁

@donolbers 2 ай бұрын

Keep on keepin' on, Div, great videos brother!

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@timgiddey 2 ай бұрын

What Ever You Do , I'm Shure , You Have Got A Plan or Something ? Ramble On !!

@nitroracer-rollingthunderm9033 2 ай бұрын

Rockin ...

@khawajaabdullateef5098 2 ай бұрын

Hi, friend wouldn't be better if you add a strip near the joining of mudgard to the body, that way you will avoid making a curve at the end.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Let's see what I come up with 🙂

@totalutternutter 2 ай бұрын

To stretch the chassis again you could just fabricate some extra, bigger castor shims.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in next video

@jimwhittemore1610 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos and especially how you elaborate on your proceses

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@user-vk3ny4fj9t Ай бұрын

Haven't heard from you in a while, hope you guys are all well.

@ishsiriram6646 2 ай бұрын

Looking GOOD Div, make it out of cardboard or masking tape first to get a visual. Then you can decide. I would leave the suspension alone, until you have had a change to drive it see how it feels, you made need to make some changes anyway. Thank you for sharing.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Yes, not messing with the suspension any further. I got a plan in my head...😊

@williamyeary9611 Ай бұрын

Haven’t seen anything from you lately. I hope everything is going good.

@robbollom7396 2 ай бұрын

Wow shes coming on Div, small set backs or just part of the process. Any hoo looks great like a little circuit racecar with those small fat tyres...More suppers and cookies for you hey...lol

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Yip, just part of the process 🙂

@usmc.39rat24 2 ай бұрын

It's looking good Div, I'm visualizing some fender flaring and reshaping, sounds good to me. I'm enjoying the process, my 4x4 bug is coming together nicely although I need to address some suspension issues before I can deal with my fender issues. Keep up the good work 👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I also flaring and reshaping. Send some updated pics of your project at some point!

@usmc.39rat24 2 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica I certainly will, once I can purchase some more metal then it will really show some progress 👍

@clivelambourne8377 2 ай бұрын

Looking good

@pjaq3862 2 ай бұрын

Maybe smaller front wheels?

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

That won't solve the problem of the wheel not being in the center of the wheel arch 🙂

@ce7618 2 ай бұрын

Diff i wonder if you could build a back end like a 38 topalino that would look cool 👍🏻🇬🇧

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

We can build anything, but how much time do I want to spend on the wife's car? Not that much! 😅

@spassser 2 ай бұрын

just put a big shim behind the front beam to move the wheels forward ....and do the wide fenders insteat of flares ..it will look so wide and mean..

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in the next video 🙂

@TheOldaz1 2 ай бұрын

The bug is throwing a few minor problems at you, but looking terrific. Thanks Div.

@allenbryan6010 Ай бұрын

It’s been several weeks since your last video, are you okay? Hope you are well Diff…that Reo ain’t gonna fix itself 😅

@willwade1101 2 ай бұрын

You could shim the front axle forward with spacers that you could make just like the castor shims you made. simply add 1 or two top and bottom, left and right. Two 4mm (one 8mm shim) shims per would do it.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Can't move it forward much. Will explain why in the next video

@markrobertson9015 2 ай бұрын

Yeah you can keep the front fenders where they are and build the extensions to close the gap at front end and open it up in back of the fender and the rear end would be the same.. it is like an Eye lid design. Take care Div .

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Yes, something exactly like that!

@markrobertson9015 2 ай бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica yeah back in the 70's The Camero' s would put the Fat 50 series tires on and extend the fenders the same way. I get where your going with it It's always been a cool look to me. Take care Div.

@russelblackwell6041 2 ай бұрын

Never fear Dif is here love those wheels but sitting so low us old guys our knees don't bend like they use to will the wife be able to get in and out easy

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Let's hope so!😁

@brentbrown8393 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing your working out problems Diff, it's very interesting and helpful to see a masters mind think through problems. Just watching your hard board model go through it's arc was enough to get me to smile. Thanks again. 👍

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

If I can raise a smile, that's good😀

@icbtech01 2 ай бұрын

It's really interesting to see you figure out these issues more or less on the fly. Great work and creativity!

@h-j.k.8971 2 ай бұрын

Stack a load of camber shims in top and bottom to move the axle forward Diff.

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

Problem is, I can't move it forward much. Will explain why in the next video 🙂

@alexbrown7786 Ай бұрын

Been a couple weeks, hope you're ok there.

@roydavids9489 23 күн бұрын

Hey Diff, watched your vid about your bad brush with the big C. Wishing you every thing of the best my boet. Love and light my brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@ratrodsafrica 22 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@CappuccinoDrives 2 ай бұрын

3:40 4 foot at the drip rail? That's around 54 inches at the roof? It's _really big,_ my Cappuccino is 41-43 inches tall depending on the suspension setting 😂 No wonder I never lost a car limbo contest!

@ratrodsafrica 2 ай бұрын

😁👍