I’ve Been Building the RUDICON Wrong

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  • čas přidán 21. 01. 2023
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  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 Před rokem +61

    Rudy & Janelle sure make a great team.
    I have enjoyed watching you build everything for yourselfers and for others.
    Keep em videos coming.

  • @davidshettlesworth1442
    @davidshettlesworth1442 Před rokem +43

    I am so envious of your fantastic shop. Adapt, improvise, MIG weld, and Overcome! outstanding.

    • @masterbates7016
      @masterbates7016 Před rokem +1

      It's not really his shop lol so nothing to be jealous about

    • @simpledj509chromo7
      @simpledj509chromo7 Před rokem +1

      @@masterbates7016 I'd do a lot of questionable things to have access to a shop like that. So to some of us it is something to be jealous of. My uninsulated 24x24 garage is my mini shop with one 15 amp breaker running to it. When I have a lot of metal cutting to do I plug my metal chop saw into a generator because it's faster to reset that than trip my panel every 30 seconds. The saw is annoyingly rated at 15 amps and eats all of that, so it trips the circuit breakers on the generator or the house if I push too hard and load the motor up.

  • @AeroGuy07
    @AeroGuy07 Před rokem +134

    I don't know what's more impressive, Rudy's fab skills or the fact that the hatch struts still work!

    • @dougbourdo2589
      @dougbourdo2589 Před rokem +4

      Agree 100% Jay. The way those sheet metal pieces fit perfectly was impressive.

    • @tracykooken2606
      @tracykooken2606 Před rokem +2

      LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @tristanoliva
      @tristanoliva Před rokem +1

      Oddly enough I’ve had 5 xj’s consistently the last 12 years and never had to replace the hatch struts 😂

    • @jeffsgarage8414
      @jeffsgarage8414 Před rokem +5

      I cant believe how people just deal with bad hatch struts. Replacements are like $30 lol

    • @blackshirt4ever02
      @blackshirt4ever02 Před rokem +1

      I’m amazed that he didn’t bust that side rear window. I would’ve in the first 5 minutes and not on purpose.

  • @pieterv6984
    @pieterv6984 Před rokem +6

    Nice to see you on a project again, and to see Janelle participating as well.

  • @BigBoyWebb
    @BigBoyWebb Před rokem +72

    Really loving the way this things coming along!! Also really admire how you could give a crap less if it looks perfect or what anyone else may think about it. Because you like it and it's functional and fun so it's serving its purpose!!

  • @dwymans
    @dwymans Před rokem +16

    Love seeing progress on the Rudicon. Great work Janelle. Maybe think about a new project vehicle for Janelle to manage.

    • @tinytattoomike7943
      @tinytattoomike7943 Před rokem

      Get her a heat gun for old dried on tape or stickers

    • @rhllnm
      @rhllnm Před rokem

      I agree, more Janelle. I like seeing who else is dragged into these projects.

  • @mooshaker
    @mooshaker Před rokem +49

    Nice to see you working on your own rig. Loving the build and I also like the way you're editing your videos.

  • @drooplug
    @drooplug Před rokem +117

    A good choice for removing old adhesive like from that blue tape is mineral spirits. It's typically friendly to modern coatings and won't damage them. Brake cleaner, on the other hand, can destroy your paint.

    • @tinytattoomike7943
      @tinytattoomike7943 Před rokem +18

      Heat gun !

    • @johnfox7674
      @johnfox7674 Před rokem +7

      Heat from a hair dryer also works.

    • @riverrat8647
      @riverrat8647 Před rokem +12

      80 grit…. Most efficient. Time=money. 😅

    • @rdjess
      @rdjess Před rokem +18

      I don’t think they care about the paint

    • @CaliRob281
      @CaliRob281 Před rokem +18

      they also make a rubber wheel for a drill that can erase adhesives off paint without damaging it.

  • @DonAshcraft
    @DonAshcraft Před rokem +6

    You're learning! And you're being modest and humble about it. That's how to learn even faster.
    Love your attitude man! Keep the videos coming You're doing great.

  • @curtis7439
    @curtis7439 Před rokem +22

    Nice to see the painters tape come off. Even slow progress is still progress. Keep moving forward Rudy!!

  • @ronwatson4135
    @ronwatson4135 Před rokem +6

    Yeah, that's going to be a lot better. One thing that irks me is dust in my vehicle and you guys work and play in the dust. Good to see you working on fixing that issue.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon Před rokem +22

    It's looking good. I wasn't sure if cutting out those fenders any more would be a good idea, but as always, you brought it together and made it look good. Yellow always goes good with purple, if the yellow was the trim.

    • @Skinflaps_Meatslapper
      @Skinflaps_Meatslapper Před rokem +3

      Cutting fenders is always a good idea. Keep cutting until there aren't any left, and then you'll know what size tire is the right size.

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 Před rokem

      Yellow and Purple are a good match but would prefer purple trim as too much purple looks gawdy🤣

  • @Chong1975
    @Chong1975 Před rokem +7

    Love your channel Rudy! Looking forward to see the Rudicon (mostly) done.

  • @pboutdoors85
    @pboutdoors85 Před rokem +1

    Purple and white would look great
    Paint the roll bar purple too

  • @murphymmc
    @murphymmc Před rokem +9

    You'll like the white in the desert sun, nicely reflective. Surprised you didn't use the old gas inlet cover to patch the hole, it's already the perfect curve. Clean your shop, work will smooth out cuz it just feels better, that and you won't be stumbling over everything.

    • @om617yota8
      @om617yota8 Před rokem

      Took me a long time to figure out that last part. Spend far less time looking for stuff, and don't set fires when welding as well.

  • @Mrintelligent2025
    @Mrintelligent2025 Před rokem +3

    I think they turned out great 👍. Great job Rudy. And great camera work to the beautiful queen. Thanks for sharing you guys. Your both are AMAZING.

  • @felixbelmontez2872
    @felixbelmontez2872 Před rokem +10

    I learned a trick from some professional painters. When masking hoses and odd shapes, use aluminum foil. Covers everything and then comes off easy.

    • @shaneholloway8877
      @shaneholloway8877 Před rokem

      thats actual a great tip. i often use plastic but foil would work great

  • @ackscratchers6648
    @ackscratchers6648 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us all Rudy. I just bought my first Xj for a side project can’t waist to start working on it.

  • @blancothevanchannel
    @blancothevanchannel Před rokem +2

    Hey Rudy, I love your videos and the whole 'Matt's' network. You are almost the age of my son, plus minus a week. I keep telling him how important it is to wear breathing protection when grinding and welding. My son moved across country, so I can't yell at him right now, so I'm yelling at you.

  • @billchessell8213
    @billchessell8213 Před rokem +5

    Best video so far. I think you are right at the point where your former channel started to make waves. Try to keep it real and don’t let success go to your head. Congratulations, I can’t wait for the next one.

  • @keithvanpolen9049
    @keithvanpolen9049 Před rokem +5

    Rubicon looks great. It's always great to see Janelle she is a hard worker and super Handy.

    • @carlt8188
      @carlt8188 Před rokem

      15:21 I couldn't agree more. He's ruined that XJ.

  • @om617yota8
    @om617yota8 Před rokem +5

    Hear you on the waiting for payday for parts thing, Rudy! It's not even a "don't have money" thing, it's a responsible budgeting "already spent the parts budget for the month" thing.

  • @milomiller909
    @milomiller909 Před rokem

    Great work Rudy and girlfriend. God bless you all.

  • @treya2403
    @treya2403 Před rokem +8

    Looks fantastic man!!! Y’all keep up the good work

  • @refsa01
    @refsa01 Před rokem +7

    I am glad that you kept the 40's and adjusted for the flexibility, it's looking good.

  • @randyweishaar3316
    @randyweishaar3316 Před rokem

    We have been slowly doing our TJ in white with purple accents and black. It looks awesome together! Thank you for your videos and ideas that you come up with.

  • @shawnbossert7676
    @shawnbossert7676 Před rokem +1

    White and purple will look good. I am glad to see you are finishing the Rubicon.

  • @dalegereaux1863
    @dalegereaux1863 Před rokem +8

    The RUDICON sticker looks fine where it is. It's centered over the arc of the fender.

  • @garyfox33
    @garyfox33 Před rokem +9

    Coming along nicely and I’d just add fenders to keep mud and snow off as much as possible.

  • @klc3478
    @klc3478 Před rokem +1

    I enjoy these videos as much as I do MORR. Rudy has awesome fabrication skills for such a young man.

  • @darrylmckay4447
    @darrylmckay4447 Před rokem

    So kewl that you and your lady are finally getting the jeep done cheers

  • @jacklougheed4561
    @jacklougheed4561 Před rokem +3

    Great tip for making those inner fenders. Make them out of cardboard, way cheaper than first try being sheet metal. Also great way to make “temporary”fender is to shoot them with rattle can bedliner and duct tape them in. Waterproof and securely fastened.

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 Před rokem +6

    Good job getting that 1/2 dun painters tape off Janelle! 👍. You rock!!

  • @69soulseeker
    @69soulseeker Před rokem

    THIS CHANNEL ROCKS! Thanks, Rudy, for all the great videos. Can't wait to see RUDICON complete!

  • @robertthomas5590
    @robertthomas5590 Před rokem

    Nice job....thanks for sharing.

  • @barryhollingshad2685
    @barryhollingshad2685 Před rokem +7

    Your truck is looking great keep up the good work. Great videos!

  • @sparker2289
    @sparker2289 Před rokem +2

    I really like these problem solving and fabrication vids Rudy. Keep it up bud

  • @kat52218
    @kat52218 Před rokem +1

    Impressed how you sealed the back end up. That's going to make it nice inside !! Higgins looks cold when he's outside with you on the trail. He needs a coat or a sweater !! He's a skinny little pup !

  • @curtisstivason3695
    @curtisstivason3695 Před rokem

    Finally finishing it up nice rig love the videos of you and your dad and crew fabrication skills

  • @joeeyman7503
    @joeeyman7503 Před rokem +2

    I’m liking the white, easy to paint match too for the inevitable on trail modifications made by rocks n such. 🙏😎🤙

  • @ztynzo
    @ztynzo Před rokem +4

    I've got no real knowledge of what would and wouldn't work, but a bent-pipe outer fender would probably look really cool! Keep up the good work!

  • @sandyposey8074
    @sandyposey8074 Před rokem +1

    Great job Rudy and Janelle!

  • @gocivic99
    @gocivic99 Před rokem

    Great job Rudy. Excited to see more.

  • @ruudvanleeuwen7320
    @ruudvanleeuwen7320 Před rokem +3

    Hey Rudi, good to see that the Rudicon is slowly but surely fully meeting your ideas and wishes. Paint the Rudicon Volkswagen LR9A Campanella White, in combination with black and purple it becomes a killer Jeep.

  • @kerrymangum4166
    @kerrymangum4166 Před rokem +5

    WD-40 will cause the glue on the painters tape to get soft and let go of the Paint without damaging (or possibly removing) the paint.

  • @reddog543211
    @reddog543211 Před rokem +1

    Great job on the Rudicon !!!!

  • @MC-re2ry
    @MC-re2ry Před rokem

    It just keeps getting better. Go Rudy & Janelle!

  • @mattplevniak4832
    @mattplevniak4832 Před rokem +2

    Really loving the white. But if you’re going white with purple accents you need to paint the wheels white with purple hardware

  • @tedfisk1211
    @tedfisk1211 Před rokem +4

    It is great to see you and Janelle working together on the Rudicon. The finished product is going to be awesome.

  • @markjacobsen605
    @markjacobsen605 Před rokem

    Really enjoyed this video. Nice to see the progress and problem solving. Keep up the good work!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Před rokem

    Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

  • @JeepinJoe
    @JeepinJoe Před rokem +3

    Word for the wise, use a hot water pressure washer and clean the project off including tape before working on it.

    • @kevinking3402
      @kevinking3402 Před rokem

      Rudy’s motto has to be “There MUST be a harder way to do it!”😂😂😂😂😂

  • @scottfrey2710
    @scottfrey2710 Před rokem +3

    Rudy, I am surprised you didn't cut the entire fuel filler box out as one piece and relocate it farther up and back beyond the new wheel well opening and flare...BUT, no matter, I am always amazed at all you can do!! Good stuff! :-)

  • @charlesistheman
    @charlesistheman Před rokem +2

    its great to see you guys working together on this. My wife and I always try to do projects together because she thinks on all the stuff I forget haha!

  • @garlandremingtoniii1338
    @garlandremingtoniii1338 Před 11 měsíci

    I just had to join Rudy’s channel. Because me and my wife missed seeing him so much on his father’s channel. Both of us wish that he had never left!!!!!!

  • @kenbrown6095
    @kenbrown6095 Před rokem +4

    Why not wash all the mud and dirt off before working on it. LOVE youre videos!!!!! Keep em coming

    • @imtonedeaf1
      @imtonedeaf1 Před rokem

      because it below freezing there there in middle of snow storm

    • @kenbrown6095
      @kenbrown6095 Před rokem

      @@imtonedeaf1 ahh yes, that makes sense.

  • @ollyoceango
    @ollyoceango Před rokem +63

    I think Robby needs to paint it!

    • @baumsquad222
      @baumsquad222 Před rokem +13

      He’d probably like to drive it again this year.

    • @Robdutton91
      @Robdutton91 Před rokem +13

      @@baumsquad222I felt too mean to comment something similar but I was thinking the same 😂

    • @robertjezek2867
      @robertjezek2867 Před rokem +3

      Good morning James, that's how these boys roll. They love to help each other out, That's easy content for Robbies channel. I believe Robby and hillbilly are doing U-tube full time. Rudy would probably prep it , then roll it in the booth one night, get it out the next morning. Just good buddies helping each other. YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY!

    • @brianellison3525
      @brianellison3525 Před rokem

      Why?

    • @overdrewmatic5086
      @overdrewmatic5086 Před rokem

      Dont do it. Rattle can it like the rest of us. With bed liner in the whole thing.

  • @wyattearp1418
    @wyattearp1418 Před rokem

    Looks Great! Thank you for taking the blue tape off.

  • @bluegrassmagee8697
    @bluegrassmagee8697 Před rokem

    Love your videos! Your talents & the little gal you have helping you are very fun to watch. We like your Doggy Too 💖🐕

  • @toddblount9336
    @toddblount9336 Před rokem +3

    Bigger=Better! Could I ask what rear hitch/bumper you’re running? Love those bolt on end caps. Thanks! 😊

    • @yonidork
      @yonidork Před rokem +1

      If I recall correctly, he built it.

  • @robertch2802
    @robertch2802 Před rokem +3

    Cool video mate :)
    No rush take your time do it nice (quality over quantity).
    Rudicon really needs washing, I know you put through a lot of mud but jet washing it every time you bring it home it makes looking more cool.
    I like what you do and your skill just take your time in doing things.
    Waiting for the next one.

  • @rylanherrick5660
    @rylanherrick5660 Před rokem

    Absolutely sick build man. Should get clearance now and no mud in cabin. That articulation is insane. Keep it up from Australia.

  • @cardiohirvi3838
    @cardiohirvi3838 Před rokem

    These videos are getting better and better, great to see you getting into your stride!

  • @Robdutton91
    @Robdutton91 Před rokem +3

    Is there a reason you’ve got it slightly squatted? My uneducated point of view would be to just add an inch or two of lift in the rear, then bump stop it to fit… also looking forward to more Comanche stuff

  • @maxpain9111
    @maxpain9111 Před rokem +3

    Accidents happen in a dirty shop

  • @jakealansanders
    @jakealansanders Před rokem

    This channel is finding it’s own. Love seeing Janelle back on screen and love your realness

  • @jerrywillhite4412
    @jerrywillhite4412 Před rokem

    Rudy, Your fab skills are 2nd to none. The Rudicon is awesome.

  • @Handle4477
    @Handle4477 Před rokem +3

    Next time try using a copper wire, any wire to get that curve you want or you could’ve used a longer card board and trace it from the back side but whatever you did worked out just fine. 🤙

  • @hermanogomes6292
    @hermanogomes6292 Před rokem +3

    Portugal

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Před rokem +1

    Great work Rudy and Janelle!! One helpful hint on removing old stickers or tape... heat gun😁 Still might need some brake cleaner or similar to remove some of the glue if it don't all come off but the heat helps a lot. Looks like you are gaining a lot towards getting the Rudicon finished.

  • @acurarl9929
    @acurarl9929 Před rokem +1

    Bump stops will stop the rubbing. Easy and looks great and problem solved. Bump stops would been 30 min jib and really wouldn’t have lost anything at all except no more rubbing. Really like how the fenders looked before. The size just fit the Jeep so well. I’m sure these new ones will look amazing once done as well

  • @jonahfastre
    @jonahfastre Před rokem +5

    Why not just put in bump stops?

    • @Rudysadventureanddesignreal
      @Rudysadventureanddesignreal  Před rokem +2

      Because I needed to seal the fenders in anyway

    • @jonahfastre
      @jonahfastre Před rokem +4

      @@Rudysadventureanddesignreal makes sense, bump stops would have been a lazy solution :)

    • @andrewc9790
      @andrewc9790 Před rokem +1

      They would limit the travel, which kind of defeats the purpose.

    • @jdau2b
      @jdau2b Před rokem

      Wait a minute…fenders ARE bump stops, Right?

  • @psg6314
    @psg6314 Před rokem

    Sand the hole thing down and put it in primer and then you can decide what to paint it great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe 🙏 👍

  • @flyingmachinecustomparts8227

    Good job !! Love the fab work.

  • @cdpeet
    @cdpeet Před 10 měsíci

    Rudy, I’m loving your show and your rig! Keep up the good work!

  • @johnnyho900
    @johnnyho900 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing, great video!

  • @D3R3K72
    @D3R3K72 Před rokem

    Super rad! Best job I've seen on a XJ!

  • @alienateed4101
    @alienateed4101 Před rokem +1

    Green works well with purple. I would go probably lime-ish but I like loud colors off-road. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

  • @paulhall170
    @paulhall170 Před rokem +2

    I love your 'hack and see' methodology, I'm sure there's a lot of planning involved, but it looks gloriously unplanned lol.

  • @hopecooper1253
    @hopecooper1253 Před rokem

    You have come along ways great work as mad skills

  • @wesleyb82
    @wesleyb82 Před rokem

    That is a huge barn, looks like fun thanks for sharing

  • @dkight18
    @dkight18 Před rokem +1

    Loving the color white and black, not sure about the purple,,, looking forward to the truck build with your brother !!!

  • @ronaldsmith214
    @ronaldsmith214 Před rokem

    You two make a good team be gentle with each other rip and tear on the vehicles good video keep them coming

  • @krisley5178
    @krisley5178 Před rokem

    Nice work Sir. The white looks good!

  • @Heeman5
    @Heeman5 Před rokem

    Great vid, thanks keeping them coming!

  • @donlongo25
    @donlongo25 Před rokem

    i got ptsd and watching ur vids relaxes me... the weed helps alot too... appreciate the vids... keep em coming...

  • @garys1167
    @garys1167 Před rokem

    Nice work you two.

  • @goldviper5280
    @goldviper5280 Před rokem

    You are a great fabricator. Nice work, great video.

  • @edward5979
    @edward5979 Před rokem

    Thanks for the show !
    Love Utah !!

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Před rokem

    Nice job Rudy and Janelle

  • @toddmccarter45
    @toddmccarter45 Před rokem +1

    This is gonna be awesome, I can't wait for the 3/4 dun rudycon!

  • @catherinemclean9889
    @catherinemclean9889 Před rokem

    Janelle, thank you soooo much for removing the ancient blue tape!

  • @Michael-wr2mz
    @Michael-wr2mz Před rokem

    Nice job Rudy!

  • @adrianhanson9584
    @adrianhanson9584 Před rokem

    Nice work mate!!

  • @huntercanuck
    @huntercanuck Před rokem

    Loving the content, keep up the great work!!

  • @justindorado8152
    @justindorado8152 Před rokem

    good job rudy keep up the great content thsnks buddy

  • @kworld429
    @kworld429 Před rokem

    Your best video yet. I'm sure that you're figuring this out as you go. Keep getting better.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Před rokem +1

    Good improvement Rudy. It looks good in my opinion.

  • @talon0863
    @talon0863 Před rokem

    Nice work, it looks good

  • @timvanasen6711
    @timvanasen6711 Před rokem

    That should be enough clearance great fab on the new fender Wells Rudy, the white looks good with black letters, I look forward to the new fuel tank and fenders, great video thank's for sharing God bless ❤😉👍