The drive shaft setup won't work... Cut it up!
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2023
- 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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Innovation always has issues but the *Problem Solution* approach is the best way.
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
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)
Thanks man. Well, if you do completely once off custom stuff, there's gonna be some reworking sometimes. Thats just how the game is🙂
An honest man isn't afraid to show his mistakes, he learns from them. Thank you ....
Thanks man. It's the only way to learn in the end🙂
@@ratrodsafrica so true
A working man's mind is always adjusting the job. Great solve for a tricky problem.
Thanks!
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 👍👍👍👍‼️
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!
Makin mistakes is a part of life. You cant learn by your mistakes if you dont make any. Love your metal working skills
Thanks !👍
"if you don't make mistakes, you not making anything". Words to live by. I like that👌👌
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!!
Like another guy said, it's only refining the prototype 😁
@@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!😉🤣
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.
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! :)
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.
Creating something that didn’t exist until you made it…. It’s only mistakes that create perfection 😎💪🔧🔧
🤔? 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.👏👏🏅🏆
The baboons certainly hears my curses!😁
@@ratrodsafrica 😤🙈🙉🙊😭
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.
Thanks boet. Ja, it's cold now!
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!
Thanks!🙂
It's hard to beat "forest engineering".
It’s hard enough to say something intelligent the first time but watching it a second time is difficult, while you take a sabbatical⚡️
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"!
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
If i never made a mistake , I would never have learnt anything .. .. Love the metal fab and speed holes ... Keep up the Great work ...
Thank you!
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.
A good craftsman knowhow to get himself out of trouble....... Your channel is topnotch!
Thank you!
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!
Thank you.
I would still be scratching my head and cursing the whole project ! Awesome recovery !
I will be lying if I say no cursing took place behind the scenes😅
After all that work, You should powder coat(or gold) for your museum of Rat Rods...
👍🇨🇦😁
Can’t wait to see this new driveshaft installed and painted green for visibility
😁
Shit happens. Your recovery was admirable! Great idea to modify what's on hand rather than sit around waiting for parts. ✌😃
When you are doing completely custom things, the updates and revisions never really stop. Just the way it is.
Jip, you right😅
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!
😁 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!
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who specializes in making life difficult for myself.
Then there are at least 2 of us😂
The joys 0f building a ramrod.
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.
I suppose less sculptures if one wears gloves all the time. But I'm stubborn...🤣
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
Thank you!
Well the solution was simple, but the execution was a bit more challenging, but it turned out great. You are an amazing fabricator!
Thank you!
Cant wait to see this rig all buttoned up and cruising
This one is putting up a good fight but you are winning the fight well done.
I thought we are get nothing this sunday......dankie oom Div
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.
Haha, so we learn lessons all the time. And never assume! Which is what I did🙂
You are very skilled craftsman, more I watch you the more impressed I get. Thank you my friend
Thank you very much👍
Diff, Great resolve... A wonderful solution to a momentary drive shaft obstacle...Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Lol, I get the people part! Good job Duff! Stay safe !
I don't think I would call that a lucky one But you sure took care of the problem In an expertise fashion.
A brilliantly executed piece of rat rodding ,
Thank you!
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👍
😎👍🇺🇲
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.
Yes, we can spend a lot of time to get it looking just right 🙂
Not an obstacle a challenge awesome afternoon brother challenge met challenge overcome no worries brother !!! Have a lekka one brother
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.
Looks like there might be some other plans for the Zephyr, so I didn't want to strip it
I FEEL YOUR PAIN BROTHER ! YOU WILL OVERCOME
Thanks uncle,
Stay true!
Be blessed,
Ciao
That was a fine fix you got yourself into. And a fine fix to get out of it! 👍👍😊
Nice fix to the problem.
Div , you possess the correct attitude sir..i never held my breath once..lolol
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!
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.
All the best for you!t
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
Thanks man!
I won't tell if you don't. Turned out awesome.
All that fabulous fabrication and work only to have redo and modify. O’h well what has to get done, has to get done.
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. 😎
I agree 100% with you! Glad I did this
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.
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....
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.
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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
@@ratrodsafrica Everything is custom made on that baby! 🤣🤣🤣
apple doesn't fall far from the tree!! daughter reporting here: I too specialise in making life difficult for myself.
My kiddo! 😀 Yes, afraid you got that from the old man...😅 But worth it in the end!
Great fix Div, have a Lekka day and take care my friend 👍
Thanks !👍
I was wondering how you were going to do the driveshaft. I think the one piece is a much better idea. Thanks for sharing.👍
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.
Thanks Juan! I'm not a tool thrower, but I can promise you some choice curse words could be heard throughout the forest😁
One old guy to another. I like what your doing.
Thanks OG!🙂
Love your honesty and integrity Diff! Another great episode - I think a few CZcamsrs should follow your example 👍🏻
Thanks man. I'm so tired of all the fakery and pretentious in the world. Here, it's just me, for better or worse 🙂
looking lekka div, every one makes mistakes, .!
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.
"Refining the original prototype". That's the way to put it! Gotta remember that😁
There are no problems only solutions@@ratrodsafrica
Great video. Ek hou van die musiek wat jy speel in die video. Geen vervelige oomblik nie.
I had the same issue had to make the hoop longer...lol. It happens we only human. Thank you for sharing.
So I have a loop lengthening buddy!😁
You are amazing craftsman, yes , mistakes happen , lol , this I know all to well. Lol thank you for sharing
Now your talkin. Lookin Good.
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
Thank you brother, appreciate
Spot on old boy
Thank you.great episode.....yet again.
Love the staff rest room, 😂
Just complying with the law 🤣
I love your CZcams channel, your honest and show the real, thanks again
Thanks brother. I hate all the fake and pretentious shit, so all you get here is an old dude in a one man shop😁
This was bad , but uncle you pushed forward👍
Hi Div I'm sorry that you had to correct your drive shaft set-up but I'm not complaining because it is more fabricating to watch. Lekka boet. Take care.
I think all us car guys specialize in making life harder for ourselves duff!!
I think you right!🙈😂
The quality ofthis work in ZA is exceptional. You remind me of Royces Rod Shop in Durbs.
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 ! 👍🏻✌🏻
Yeah, my eyes also bigger than my belly!😂
Impress me yet again Div
Right on point , if you don't make mistakes , you are making Nothing !
Rubber driveshaft dilema😁don't forget to leave plenty of shaft slide on the gearbox end..or you will end up with driveshaft popping off when its fully slammed..looking good tho😉
Yes, will make sure that shaft length is good with regards to slip
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.
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
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.
Really nice save. Good job.
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. 👍
No shame in having to re-do something. Only frustration. Happens to me all the time in the tool and die shop. Get 90% complete and an engineer makes a revision. Or you just come across a better way. I think you will like your one piece drive shaft a lot better. and it will be worth the trouble in the end. Still looks awesome !
Those engineers hey! 🙂 Yes, the one piece shaft is way better
Diff it coming along well 🇬🇧😊
Keep ur head down brother. Grand clampster D.
Good work uncle 🎉
Thanks Nols. En dankie vir die leen van jou propshaft!
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.
Yes, thinking of painting it
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 👍
True mate. When your in the zone ya just hook in.
You are amazing on fabrication. I enjoyed that video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
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 👍👍👍👍
Thanks! 👍
Showing others your mistakes says many things Diff ...have a lekka one brother!
In the words of Albert Einstein "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Good job on the build and the fix.
Looks better than before 👍👍