The drive shaft setup won't work... Cut it up!

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The drive shaft setup won't work... Cut it up!

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The planned drive shaft setup on the 1939 Hudson Rat Truck build is causing problems and I have to do work twice to get it nice!
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@donstaples1102 Жыл бұрын

An honest man isn't afraid to show his mistakes, he learns from them. Thank you ....

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. It's the only way to learn in the end🙂

@PeterHatch-mx7zc Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica so true

@rossbeckley6729 Жыл бұрын

Innovation always has issues but the *Problem Solution* approach is the best way.

@davidwood1923 Жыл бұрын

If You Don't Make Mistakes... Then Chances Are... You're Not Making Anything. You Got This ... Div. Keep Up the Great Work and Thanks for Sharing

@mikediamond257 Жыл бұрын

wow.. just blown away with how you work, rework and make new. It's SO much better than watching it done once and no mistakes so we, as garage warriors don't give up, think outside the box and can make, remake and recreate, make again to get it right. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride. (If that all made sense lol)

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Well, if you do completely once off custom stuff, there's gonna be some reworking sometimes. Thats just how the game is🙂

@ODGColornChrome Жыл бұрын

Lol, I get the people part! Good job Duff! Stay safe !

@JimmyMakingitwork Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the feeling when first cutting up all that hard work...Ok, yes I can, I've done it too! Haha, turned out great and another problem is solved! On to the next one, looking forward to it! :)

@davidbarnes4900 Жыл бұрын

I would still be scratching my head and cursing the whole project ! Awesome recovery !

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

I will be lying if I say no cursing took place behind the scenes😅

@robertwilliams8010 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think there is anything you can’t figure out Div!!!!! I love the fact when you Gia problem you honestly share it with us and use your ingenuity to find a solution 👍👍👍👍‼️

@gavinsansom6266 Жыл бұрын

Love your honesty and integrity Diff! Another great episode - I think a few KZfaqrs should follow your example 👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I'm so tired of all the fakery and pretentious in the world. Here, it's just me, for better or worse 🙂

@user-zr2eg3bk2j Жыл бұрын

A good craftsman knowhow to get himself out of trouble....... Your channel is topnotch!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын

Your humility is one of the reasons I can’t wait for Sundays to see your videos. Recently I found myself realizing that I must cut apart a neatly finished project because I failed to measure one item. Yes, it’s painful!!!! But it now works, like your driveshaft will!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Like another guy said, it's only refining the prototype 😁

@bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica oh I really like that, I’ll be using that in the future! Not that I plan on ever making another mistake, but it could happen!😉🤣

@shelleyking8450 Жыл бұрын

A working man's mind is always adjusting the job. Great solve for a tricky problem.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

We live and learn an live to learn from are mistakes. Glad you can still use it and repair that part Div. It's coming along nicely so far. Can't wait to see more videos soon on this project. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

@lestergarcia4827 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoy watching your engineering and fabrication skills. I worked with a man back in the 80s we called him to Swede man reminds me of you very smart man thanks great stuff.

@hermyherm365 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see this rig all buttoned up and cruising

@craigcaggiano431 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this new driveshaft installed and painted green for visibility

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

😁

@darrenbrisson4336 Жыл бұрын

Div im loving your channel. I'm not big on rat rods, but I do appreciate good fabrication, and you do some really cool builds. i also like welder up and rat rod bob there are some real artists out there on youtube and youre one of them

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother, appreciate

@flyingmachinecustomparts8227 Жыл бұрын

That's why they made the tee shirt "chit Happens " its how well you recover from the mistake that matters !! Good job 👏 making it all better now.

@littlepaddy7444 Жыл бұрын

Div, you didn't correct an error, you refined the original prototype. I think the one piece shaft will be stronger and smoother operating over that range of angles. See you next video.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

"Refining the original prototype". That's the way to put it! Gotta remember that😁

@michaelnieman6218 7 ай бұрын

There are no problems only solutions@@ratrodsafrica

@TheIIOM Жыл бұрын

Duff, since when is learning and discovering a mistake? The real travesty is discovering it much later. So keep up the intriguing work you do, it's GREAT!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!🙂

@nasserally2313 Жыл бұрын

"if you don't make mistakes, you not making anything". Words to live by. I like that👌👌

@tommyg7381 Жыл бұрын

Makin mistakes is a part of life. You cant learn by your mistakes if you dont make any. Love your metal working skills

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks !👍

@HIGHOUTPUTable Жыл бұрын

If i never made a mistake , I would never have learnt anything .. .. Love the metal fab and speed holes ... Keep up the Great work ...

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@matthewfocke5360 Жыл бұрын

Diff, Great resolve... A wonderful solution to a momentary drive shaft obstacle...Thanks for sharing.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Hungry_Hunter Жыл бұрын

A brilliantly executed piece of rat rodding ,

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerrydodd6113 Жыл бұрын

You will probably need a very long slip yoke up front, Diff! Another real world example of car building. Like Rat Rod Bob is always saying, "We're gettin' it, we just ain't got it yet"!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Actually the slip yoke movement is not much, I measured it. Less than 1/2" over the full travel range. It is because the 4 link bars are quite long

@fabbricaitalianaautomobili5859 Жыл бұрын

Thanks uncle, Stay true! Be blessed, Ciao

@pa6390 Жыл бұрын

I would not call it a mistake. You did some crazy engineering. Would be nice to have a crystal ball in your shop. All that modern builders know how to do is add to cart and bolt it on. Old school is the best school. Cheers!

@darwinfoster7420 Жыл бұрын

The joys 0f building a ramrod.

@argee55 Жыл бұрын

It's hard to beat "forest engineering".

@richcaseaxon Жыл бұрын

We're green with envy on you saving that piece from the wall of shame! Now it can be added to your hall of fame. So many moving pieces in a build like this, kudos!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@khotsoratolo5096 Жыл бұрын

I thought we are get nothing this sunday......dankie oom Div

@aceadman Жыл бұрын

That was a fine fix you got yourself into. And a fine fix to get out of it! 👍👍😊

@chuckdivel3600 Жыл бұрын

Nice fix to the problem.

@crazywickedcustoms7272 Жыл бұрын

You are very skilled craftsman, more I watch you the more impressed I get. Thank you my friend

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much👍

@tomtruesdale6901 Жыл бұрын

You have done a great job of adapting, improvising and overcoming the things that pop up in front of you on the journey to build this truck. Outstanding job Sir

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics Жыл бұрын

🤔? If Diff fails in the Forest.. Does anyone hear him scream??. You rebounded, recouped, regrouped, refocused, overcame setbacks and championed a successful, stellar solution to a roadblock in your build.👏👏🏅🏆

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

The baboons certainly hears my curses!😁

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica 😤🙈🙉🙊😭

@jamesbarisitz4794 Жыл бұрын

Shit happens. Your recovery was admirable! Great idea to modify what's on hand rather than sit around waiting for parts. ✌😃

@bigtsperspective5831 Жыл бұрын

Creating something that didn’t exist until you made it…. It’s only mistakes that create perfection 😎💪🔧🔧

@terrencebuller7676 Жыл бұрын

Great fix Div, have a Lekka day and take care my friend 👍

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks !👍

@ezekielmoorejr3145 Жыл бұрын

Limey I thought that was someone who liked Lima beans! Lol 😊 sometimes we gotta back up so we can move forward! Looking good my friend!

@flatworm00 Жыл бұрын

Well the solution was simple, but the execution was a bit more challenging, but it turned out great. You are an amazing fabricator!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scottcampbell2929 3 ай бұрын

In the future you will assemble all the drive line parts before you build the frame. Thanks for sharing your work. You are an amazing craftsman.

@ratrodsafrica 3 ай бұрын

Haha, so we learn lessons all the time. And never assume! Which is what I did🙂

@billscruggs5170 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I would call that a lucky one But you sure took care of the problem In an expertise fashion.

@grinchthe8469 Жыл бұрын

After all that work, You should powder coat(or gold) for your museum of Rat Rods... 👍🇨🇦😁

@Grizzmakes Жыл бұрын

This one of the best episodes, mainly because you did not sit on the fence crying because your balls are hurting from sitting on the fence. Instead, you got off your butt and got to fixing stuff. Inspiring as always. Looks like winter is headed your way. Mooi and vir jou.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet. Ja, it's cold now!

@csmith785 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who specializes in making life difficult for myself.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Then there are at least 2 of us😂

@fredflintstoner596 Жыл бұрын

I FEEL YOUR PAIN BROTHER ! YOU WILL OVERCOME

@stanleyfanning5316 Жыл бұрын

I won't tell if you don't. Turned out awesome.

@juanbarturen2726 Жыл бұрын

I love your attitude. Or did you cut the part where you were throwing tools at the wall. I congratulate you. You are an inspiration. Keep on keeping on.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan! I'm not a tool thrower, but I can promise you some choice curse words could be heard throughout the forest😁

@crazywickedcustoms7272 Жыл бұрын

I love your KZfaq channel, your honest and show the real, thanks again

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I hate all the fake and pretentious shit, so all you get here is an old dude in a one man shop😁

@johnnymack8442 Жыл бұрын

I think all us car guys specialize in making life harder for ourselves duff!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

I think you right!🙈😂

@cdb1949 Жыл бұрын

Hope it works fully extended also. Great recovery. You help me get by while caring for my dad in his older age. Hard to get out to my shop.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

All the best for you!t

@robertamor3203 Жыл бұрын

diff you are Brillant solved it easy and it did not cost alot of money only loving time building it keep it up mate we are very proud of your talent

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@souldrinkerchaplain7365 Жыл бұрын

Happy accident, not a mistake. Lol. Thanks for having thousands of visitors to your shop every week, especially for a guy who doesn't like dealing with folks!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

😁 Don't mind people with common sense at all. It's the brain dead idiots I can't stand. And they seem to get more by the day!

@allanpepper9651 Жыл бұрын

We all stuff up mate, you’re doing something rather unique that’s got my interest. Also being rather isolated ( Australia ) makes you more resourceful. Your showing it warts and all. Problem solved👍

@alfbittner6489 Жыл бұрын

As always more entertainment than prime time free to air minus the commercials.. I was admiring some of the sculptures on your hands, grinding, welding and cutting certainly takes its toll.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

I suppose less sculptures if one wears gloves all the time. But I'm stubborn...🤣

@magicman_metal_fab Жыл бұрын

Excellent problem solving skills my friend. You handled the situation well 🫡🤙🏻.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@farfartony751 Жыл бұрын

The quality ofthis work in ZA is exceptional. You remind me of Royces Rod Shop in Durbs.

@robbollom7396 Жыл бұрын

Hey Dif , I was looking at the rear axle, when slammed thinking it was a steep angle , thort you may have used centre slip yokE in middle of tail shaft..BUT you fixed the problem the easy way..just more cutting and welding...WELL DONE DIF....

@franktaylor7617 Жыл бұрын

😎👍🇺🇲 There's definitely a skill and talent to building something to look a certain way. We used to do it on Pro Street builds. Adding components in places to look more raciyer than was required. "It has to be there in that spot. It's a race car." When in reality. We could put it anywhere. It was always fun being creative and problem solving. Then blending it all together to have that certain "look". Cheers from Seattle WA USA.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Yes, we can spend a lot of time to get it looking just right 🙂

@timhanson2080 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how you were going to do the driveshaft. I think the one piece is a much better idea. Thanks for sharing.👍

@christownsend7602 Жыл бұрын

When you are doing completely custom things, the updates and revisions never really stop. Just the way it is.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Jip, you right😅

@rafadaranger Жыл бұрын

You are the best Diff!! Great videos, great work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mikedyson7330 Жыл бұрын

Really nice save. Good job.

@ishsiriram8286 Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue had to make the hoop longer...lol. It happens we only human. Thank you for sharing.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

So I have a loop lengthening buddy!😁

@DavidRoper-zf1ul Жыл бұрын

looking lekka div, every one makes mistakes, .!

@user-yu6px4xp1u Жыл бұрын

Thank you.great episode.....yet again.

@crazywickedcustoms7272 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing craftsman, yes , mistakes happen , lol , this I know all to well. Lol thank you for sharing

@lewisanderson1521 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing on fabrication. I enjoyed that video. Keep up the good work.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DoonerF Жыл бұрын

As Sargent Shultz always said, “I see NU-THING!” Great job overcoming that obstacle. It’s always a bad feeling when you have to redo something you spent so much time an effort on, but you did a fantastic job. The first thing I thought of was the drive shaft from an early Ford Bronco. It had three U-joints. I can’t remember what it was called. You probably wouldn’t have access to that anyway. 👍🏻👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The original Isuzu drive shaft also has 3 U joints. But the one that goes onto the diff has a flange, which means the yoke on the diff would have to be custom made

@DoonerF Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica Everything is custom made on that baby! 🤣🤣🤣

@nolsvanwyk833 Жыл бұрын

Good work uncle 🎉

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nols. En dankie vir die leen van jou propshaft!

@bradreeves7534 Жыл бұрын

One old guy to another. I like what your doing.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks OG!🙂

@ciscokidfab7595 Жыл бұрын

Diff, even here in the states it can be difficult to get correct parts for a 32-50-51-54-76-89 International. Yes, all one truck and not all international. Research and design is what makes it interesting.

@tienierabie7127 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Ek hou van die musiek wat jy speel in die video. Geen vervelige oomblik nie.

@brycechessum4684 Жыл бұрын

The reason I suggested using the MK4 Zephyr rear axle was to get around the driveshaft problem the diff head remains in a constant position and the axles move up and down like a cheap Jaguar set up, plus you get rear disc brakes, the rear axle on those cars was the best part, they can cope with a 351 V8, but your work around is less of an alteration to what you already had in place Well done, the guy who never made a mistake never made anything.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Looks like there might be some other plans for the Zephyr, so I didn't want to strip it

@treborupp Жыл бұрын

Now your talkin. Lookin Good.

@EarlyIronAddict427 Жыл бұрын

Man we are for sure addicted to this stuff. I find myself buying projects that take money slated for existing projects and thinking, if I don’t grab it someone else will. lol 😂 I was feeling your pain brother. But I too think it’s better now than before. Love this man ! 👍🏻✌🏻

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my eyes also bigger than my belly!😂

@luketalkin5000 Жыл бұрын

I’m in M’erica, state of Virginia. I have a 49 Hudson Commodore Coupe. If you need parts, let me know. I can chase them down for you. Blows my mind that a Big Boy project is happening in S. Africa. Look up the Hudson, Essex, Terreplane club in the USA. These are good folks that will help with the little bits to get that cab all together.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the offer bro! So many parts missing on this one, would be seriously expensive/ impossible to restore. I will just deal with what I have and make plans for the rest

@davideide778 Жыл бұрын

The Hudson Essex Terraplane Club is a great resource if you are looking for anything to help in your build. It's an enthusiastic group. I belong to the Minnesota Chapter. I have 1947 Big Boy, a 1947 Commodore 4 door, plus a pair of 1949 2 doors. Reach out if you are looking to find a piece for your cab.

@johnnymac1580 Ай бұрын

It’s hard enough to say something intelligent the first time but watching it a second time is difficult, while you take a sabbatical⚡️

@DustyMacsGarage Жыл бұрын

Yooo! Boet! Hope all is well 😃 excited to watch!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Hey Dusty! Haven't seen you for some time. All OK?

@DustyMacsGarage Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica Hey Div!!! Yeah all is good. Just been super busy with work and life, Ive been working alot on my wifes Z and also on my shop truck and filming it all just havent had time to edit! Thanks for checking in on us 😃

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

@DustyMacsGarage yes, this KZfaq business takes a lot of time. Happy to hear all is good

@ce7618 Жыл бұрын

Diff it coming along well 🇬🇧😊

@johnwesner3935 Жыл бұрын

All I know is I have the "pile of shame" behind my shop!:) Sometimes you have to learn how not to build something!:) I think you also fixed another potential problem with having enough slip travel. Great fun! Thanks 👍

@glengillies4654 Жыл бұрын

True mate. When your in the zone ya just hook in.

@peterrobins3708 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Problem seen n solved. Along with the skills you have a seriously great attitude Keep smiling, keep winning, keep on keeping on.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dragontattooee Жыл бұрын

Loving the weld blender and the grinder intimate time, benefited the build. Nice fix Div as you said unless you told us we wouldn't know. Have a lekka one Boet

@p.e.8149 Жыл бұрын

Carrier delete is more of a blessing than the work now verses later. Less moving parts = less vibration/balancing parts rotating mass. The OG in me still works from the K.I.S.S. system (keep it simple stupid). The glue and blender seem to work just fine. 😎

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with you! Glad I did this

@eddiealford3579 Жыл бұрын

Well Mr. D I thought it was going to wrk but I see nope but u figured it out so good job like I said you do good work and a very good teacher u explain it all very well so good job and keep up the good work and videos 👍👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@stucook8622 Жыл бұрын

Great video Div! Thank you🍺

@TheOldaz1 Жыл бұрын

Nice recovery Div. I know you like the rust look, but I think the suspension "unit", chassis cross-member and drive shaft should be painted different colors to further demonstrate the complexity of the design.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Yes, thinking of painting it

@iriereilly24 Жыл бұрын

In Cornwall ( Kernow ) we say proper job me hansome , great work as always Diff 👍 🙂

@shanewright6958 Жыл бұрын

Looks better than before 👍👍

@stevengullison410 Жыл бұрын

Looking very nice Steve from Nb Canada

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@stevo.jurisic1980 Жыл бұрын

Aussie Aussie Aussie!! Oi Oi Oi!! Love you fabrication skills Div! You truly are on another level my friend! Keep doing what you're doing mate, great content Div, Cheers buddy 🍻 🇦🇺

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevo!

@leifkarlsson323 Жыл бұрын

Man, that was almost painful to watch... 😎 been there to many times. And when you cut you just know that no matter what, some of that symmetry will be lost. Even if its only you who knows.... Nice save however, 👌 looks realy good. And probably is stronger too. 👍

@jdedmnds1 Жыл бұрын

Nice recovery.

@robertstevison1448 Жыл бұрын

Not an obstacle a challenge awesome afternoon brother challenge met challenge overcome no worries brother !!! Have a lekka one brother

@rayprettner4230 Жыл бұрын

All that fabulous fabrication and work only to have redo and modify. O’h well what has to get done, has to get done.

@darrenbrisson4336 Жыл бұрын

Spot on old boy

@geoffreymills9932 Жыл бұрын

New developments always put the old one's into question, I was thinking you would use a CV axle for the rear shaft but I like this idea much better, less moving parts is always the best way to go, beautiful recovery Div, I dig it

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Yes, simple is always best. Glad I did it

@tonyfeltham9051 Жыл бұрын

Hey there Div. if you ever need anything specific like the Holden HQ tail shaft parts, I’d be glad to hunt them down for you here in Australia and ship them over for you. Much more common here mate. Keep doin what your doin. I’m learning heaps. 👍

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the offer mate!