1939 HUDSON RAT ROD BUILD Part 6 - Engine angle, alignment & brackets

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  • čas přidán 11. 02. 2023
  • Continuing the1939 Hudson Terraplane Rat Rod build, we first make a new transmission mount and then establish the best engine mounting angle. After final engine alignment is done, we build new engine mounting brackets.
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Komentáře • 248

  • @DocSprocket
    @DocSprocket Před rokem +1

    The temporary support cradle for the engine while working out the engine mounts, was a hell of a good idea. Well done, sir!

  • @joaquinsablan5406
    @joaquinsablan5406 Před rokem +1

    Loved to have had you for my " TRADE SCHOOL " Instructor back in High School, Your great , Sir !

  • @mixerman1
    @mixerman1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    With only about 650 commercial vehicles made in 39 it really makes you wonder how many of them got shipped to South Africa. Has to be super rare. Back to my binge...Lekka Boet!!

  • @DustyMacsGarage
    @DustyMacsGarage Před rokem +2

    Div!!! You never cease to amaze me!!! Ive swapped a few engines in my time and even made my own motor mounts and trans mounts buy man did I thoroughly enjoy your jig you made with the bolts that you supported your engine with from underneath and also used the bolts to tweak and get it perfectly level. Very clever!!! I will add that to my tool bag Boet!! Great stuff!!! See ya in the next one!!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      Thanks boet. Yes, that simple jig really makes it easy to set up perfectly

    • @DustyMacsGarage
      @DustyMacsGarage Před rokem

      @@ratrodsafrica worked like a champ!!!

  • @shedbythetracks
    @shedbythetracks Před rokem +1

    If you're happy with it, so am I. Looks great! Cheers from the shed

  • @kobusjoubert401
    @kobusjoubert401 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the LEKKA talk this morning when I turned up unannounced at your place. Also nice of you to escort my low little car out of the muddy mess.

  • @macbetula6926
    @macbetula6926 Před rokem +1

    You will probably have, one of the fastest Hudson in South Africa 👍

  • @eddiealford3579
    @eddiealford3579 Před rokem +2

    Man u really help a guy in building a real rat rod truck very inspiring and teaching u do such a great job Duff I believe watching u I can start my own builds 👍👍👍😎

  • @henrygibson1530
    @henrygibson1530 Před rokem +1

    It's awesome you tell and show what you are doing easy for anyone to understand what you're doing.

  • @ronatkinson8472
    @ronatkinson8472 Před rokem +2

    Hi-def we love watching you from Weston West Virginia in the United States of America

  • @bulldogstrut1
    @bulldogstrut1 Před rokem +2

    I really enjoy watching your problem solving and fabrication skills. Thanks for sharing.

  • @whatzthis64
    @whatzthis64 Před rokem +1

    I’m amazed how well you can make this look easy, but I know it’s not easy, you are one of my top 3 channels, here on u- tube, I hope you have a great week, looking forward to the next video, have a great day my friend. Brian.

  • @michaelanderson3771
    @michaelanderson3771 Před rokem +1

    The Hudson is diamond in the rough Div.

  • @davideide778
    @davideide778 Před rokem +1

    Hi Div, here's another piece of Hudson trivia for you. In 1947, Hudson's distributor was building a new $1.2 million dollar assembly plant in Johannesburg.

  • @KS-on9qp
    @KS-on9qp Před rokem +1

    DIV, you and ratrodbob never fail to amaze me with your fabrication skills ! Keep it coming !

  • @JESUS-POTENTATE
    @JESUS-POTENTATE Před rokem +1

    Lekka job Diff. I'm diggin the build. Lekka attn to detail. No question
    "THAT truck will be a BEAST"

  • @apere003
    @apere003 Před rokem +1

    Brother the Hudson is looking awesome....thanks for posting a new video

  • @Motorhead-y3
    @Motorhead-y3 Před rokem +1

    My first Legal Car at 16 was a 66 Cutlass with Big Block Chevy. I set my ride height low in front also. Love the Rake👍

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 Před rokem +2

    Very nice job on the engine mounts. Truck is coming right along nicely.

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 Před rokem +2

    Looking good, very rare and a great bit of fun to preserve for the future!

  • @ishsiriram8286
    @ishsiriram8286 Před rokem +2

    Awesome Div. Thats looking great. Thanks for the history lesson too. I enjoyed the tech talk and explanation. Thank you for sharing boet.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      Hey boet! Yes, you like the tech stuff. Think you will really enjoy next week's vid. Let's see...🙂

  • @peterkelly250
    @peterkelly250 Před rokem +1

    Love ya work Div. Just a rat rod. No way. You're building with the care of a Rolls. Great stuff.

  • @jacquesvanrooyen706
    @jacquesvanrooyen706 Před rokem +1

    Welcome back Div, another job done properly. I love this Hudson truck. Something different from the norm. Lekker man.

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Před rokem +2

    Diff is back I missed you last week boet. Awesome fabricating on Enjen and gearbox mounts and thanks for explaining your method. Thanks for sharing your video. Take care boet.

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 Před rokem +2

    Very nice work building both of those mounts ….

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 Před rokem +1

    It's looking great, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one,

  • @bart9859
    @bart9859 Před rokem +1

    Good to see you back in the shop.
    Bart

  • @thomaspollock4274
    @thomaspollock4274 Před rokem +1

    Nice to see more progress on installing the motor and transmission. In the past, I have used bushing material on the tubing part of the mount where the bolt goes through. Your cradle bracket was a good tool to get your engine placement bubble inside the lines.

  • @tonyosmer8459
    @tonyosmer8459 Před rokem +1

    Diff you are a good teacher ! Your videos are always awesome !🙂

  • @Karkmotuning
    @Karkmotuning Před rokem +2

    Nice rake and engine angle. Especially as I decided on the same 3 degrees of rake and three degrees of backward engine angle on my project just a few months ago too.👍
    The Hudson is a cool truck, nice to see the progress

  • @michaelflower5872
    @michaelflower5872 Před rokem +1

    What a great lesson in alignment - thanks for passing on your knowledge

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    Awesome morning brother great to see you again brother !!!!!! Pray all is going well with yall again !!! Have been waiting patiently to see a new video lol !!! Great to see you again brother !!! Awesome progress so far

  • @todstrucks2919
    @todstrucks2919 Před rokem +1

    Hey Div
    Here in California we call tapit covers valve covers. Also spirit levels we just call them levels The little level you have, we call torpedo levels. And gearbox mount we called thim crossmembers . Or at least that’s how I’ve heard it not everybody probably says the same thing . I really like hearing the different ways things are called that’s awesome .
    Great video you’re moving right along especially with all the camera set up an editing. Thanks

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +2

      Thanks man. Yes, interesting all the different words for the same thing. Here's another one. We call a fender a mud guard 🙂

  • @shanefagan9642
    @shanefagan9642 Před rokem +2

    Nice job div. I enjoy the way you work with what you,ve got. A rare talent 👍

  • @MrAw1950
    @MrAw1950 Před rokem +1

    Great video , lots of mechanical knowledge for your viewers . Good stuff !!!!

  • @jamescnorris9154
    @jamescnorris9154 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the history brother ! Kick azz as always ! I enjoy the knowledge and experience you share with the world !

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Před rokem +1

    Looking forward to seeing more videos.

  • @michaelmarusic8499
    @michaelmarusic8499 Před rokem +1

    👍🏻Nice job! Looking good! Thanks for the schooling

  • @h-j.k.8971
    @h-j.k.8971 Před rokem +1

    Hi Diff, 3° is what most manufacturers go by, thats why your Carb is now level.

  • @charlietabone6162
    @charlietabone6162 Před rokem +1

    One more job knocked off the list and done to perfection looks good

  • @deankay4434
    @deankay4434 Před rokem +2

    You got it going on with engine and looks great! That flat plate and tubing cost makes my wallet shrink like a swim in cold waters. Expensive it is now! DK, Omaha.

  • @pdrake2572
    @pdrake2572 Před rokem +1

    Always good work and thanks for the history on the Hudsons. Hope you are ok..Paul from Ohio..

  • @markrobertson9015
    @markrobertson9015 Před rokem +1

    Cool back on the build glad to see you again working on your project take care div.

  • @rattyphilips9247
    @rattyphilips9247 Před rokem +1

    Always a pleasure div

  • @user-pr4sd3ew3m
    @user-pr4sd3ew3m Před 5 měsíci +1

    A true master and you explain things so well. Very good video. I will watch all your videos.

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse Před rokem +1

    Hey Div. Good video. It is surprising how much you can find out on the internet. Good to see that you have the drive train in the truck. Now all you have left is the rest. 🤣🤣Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 Před rokem +8

    Welcome back Div, Sundays are not the same without you. Great progress on the engine and transmission mounts. Nice job Boet. 👌 Take care my friend, see you next time. 👍

  • @andrewwalizer8525
    @andrewwalizer8525 Před rokem +14

    Love the way you teach people all the steps threw a build. So many people just show you on camera what they done. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @lonnieayers4365
    @lonnieayers4365 Před rokem +1

    love watching how your mind works, it is obvious you have been at this for quits some time, all the best to you my friend

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Před rokem +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤔Hmmm? Been standing here for hours.. Still haven't had anyone stop to give me a ride 😤👍👍👍👍👍👍... Seems nobody rides for free.. No one knows this better than Diff... He doesn't work in fiberglass like Ed Roth but Massaging Iron Oxide is more Diff's medium and is equally creative. Thanks for the update Diff. 👍🏁

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      😂 Maybe if you wave some money someone will stop?😄 That's what hitch hikers do these days in South Africa! And fiberglass makes you itch man!

    • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Před rokem +1

      @@ratrodsafrica 🤑👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      @@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 😂

  • @stanleyfanning5316
    @stanleyfanning5316 Před rokem +1

    Looks good. Got the hard part out of the way.

  • @abelgomesmartins8568
    @abelgomesmartins8568 Před rokem +1

    I was feeling your videos.

  • @brittneykappes7952
    @brittneykappes7952 Před rokem +1

    Always ready for a new video

  • @davidweidner1675
    @davidweidner1675 Před rokem +1

    Cereal box Aided Design

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Před rokem +1

    Nice job Div, you'll be driving it soon, lol.

  • @andrewwalizer8525
    @andrewwalizer8525 Před rokem +1

    Glad to see you back brother

  • @letsbefrank6269
    @letsbefrank6269 Před rokem +1

    Another enjoyable video Diff, always helpful explanations. 0:01 😊

  • @martinmurphy3868
    @martinmurphy3868 Před rokem +1

    Well done again Diff great work

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Před rokem +1

    Thanks again for another awesome adventure with you in progressing with your work of art !!!! Brother you are by far one of the best channels that I watch !!! Great to see yall again and have an awesome day brother ( leeka one )

  • @russelblackwell6041
    @russelblackwell6041 Před rokem +1

    Love your work mate enjoy all your videos what a great teacher cheers

  • @markcrockford9679
    @markcrockford9679 Před 10 měsíci

    nice one Diff , fits nicely . when hudson started nascar racing they had Smokey Yunnik as theyre engineer, he was a very smart man,one of my heroes! he had the race blocks caste with the crank offset to get around a nascar rule that outlawed offset piston pins

  • @brianmills7325
    @brianmills7325 Před rokem +1

    Excellent work mate,pleasure to watch your videos👍💀

  • @fredclements6843
    @fredclements6843 Před rokem +1

    Hey from Mississippi brother just got time to watch

  • @dandraper5945
    @dandraper5945 Před rokem +1

    Exhalent Job on the motor mounts Div.i need to do the exact same thing when I put my new rebuilt V8 flatty in my 1930 AA wrecker this summer

  • @NzLand3r
    @NzLand3r Před rokem +1

    Awesome, nice to see you back!

  • @j.j.8289
    @j.j.8289 Před rokem +6

    At last. Was already missing you.😜👍

  • @SuperSportstudio
    @SuperSportstudio Před rokem +1

    👍
    ✌ Keep on Truckin !!

  • @paulfarley9542
    @paulfarley9542 Před rokem +1

    Love the Hudson

  • @kenstevens5675
    @kenstevens5675 Před rokem +1

    You make it look so easy.

  • @mrgrumps3062
    @mrgrumps3062 Před rokem +1

    Good to see you back mate.

  • @dirtyburd71
    @dirtyburd71 Před rokem +1

    Really coming along! 😎

  • @thisoldhooptie
    @thisoldhooptie Před rokem +1

    Nice work! Enjoyed the Hudson history too 👍

  • @waynestruckshorts
    @waynestruckshorts Před rokem +1

    Keep the good work 👍🇺🇸

  • @williamoliver8883
    @williamoliver8883 Před rokem +1

    Looking good Duff!

  • @bigalsvwratrod7346
    @bigalsvwratrod7346 Před rokem +1

    Love the way you work things out

  • @kevinmoir548
    @kevinmoir548 Před rokem +1

    your doing a great job

  • @totalutternutter
    @totalutternutter Před rokem +4

    Fun fact, Canadian cars used to be right hand drive up until the 1920's when they switched to driving on the right to facilitate traffic to and from the United States.

  • @DoonerF
    @DoonerF Před rokem +6

    Hey brother, great job again. Whenever you want to understand something better, we do too. So keep drawing your diagrams. It helps us see what you are thinking.
    One small step for the rat rod build. One giant leap for DIY kind.
    👍🏻👍🏻 from me!

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 Před rokem +1

    Really great video and the mounts turned out great.

  • @jodycopeland1
    @jodycopeland1 Před rokem +1

    I think your motormounts will hold that big horse in the stall just fine

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 Před rokem +1

    Great video as always. Thanks!

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 Před rokem +1

    Another great video. Looking good 👍👍

  • @darrinwatts9229
    @darrinwatts9229 Před rokem +2

    Those ford mounts you can drill a hole thru the rubber and bolt it together. It is a fail safe incase mount brakes. Been doing that since the 70s

  • @77Rickenbacker4001
    @77Rickenbacker4001 Před rokem +1

    Another great video my friend!

  • @fyou4122
    @fyou4122 Před rokem +1

    Hey Diff. Hey Boet. Coming along Good 👍. You need to incorporate a chain on your engine mount. So the made in India engine mounts from ripping apart when you stomppping on the Gas Pedal. Old trick on the old Cameros . Now is your time. Lol. I didn't think the drive shaft was in direct line when riding at normal hieght. Though it had to be at three degree angle. It don't wear um out. Still snowing in Sweden. Lol. Lekka Boet lekka. Have a good week. 👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      Another trick is to drill and stick a retaining bolt through the engine mount. I'm still going to build a 4 link setup in the back. Then we will set up the pinion angle correctly

  • @jamesward5721
    @jamesward5721 Před rokem +1

    You can buy a digital inclinometer real cheap, Diff - they're magnetic, tiny and precise - you can bang it onto the block & tune the angle bang-on. I have one & they're very handy - dirt cheap too.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      I've seen those, but not in shops near me. Guess I can order one, but my old school model has been doing the job well enough 😁

  • @sufferedenuf
    @sufferedenuf Před rokem +4

    Excellent! I don't have any tools. Yet, you make it look so easy. I am about to buy a 1954 International harvester pickup that needs work. You convinced me that anyone can do it.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem

      You can do it! Persistence and patience is the main thing. And start collecting some tools🙂

  • @bradpage8967
    @bradpage8967 Před rokem +2

    The facts about Hudson are pretty interesting!! Great job on getting the engine and transmission mounts done!! It’s coming along nicely!!

  • @DaSoulmann
    @DaSoulmann Před rokem +1

    Great vid, got my cuppa, my RRR shirt on ... mate says it's a self-portrait, except I don't smoke ;) Missed ya last weekend, but this vid made up for it... thank you for a great start to my Sunday. Differential pinion angle relative to Transmission output shaft angle, good lesson to learn... I have seen a lot of engine mounts that go across the front of the engine, as one single plate... that's engine mounted direct to frame, must be really noisy... I like you are still working with proper mounts, to help insulate the engine from the rest of the truck. Great work as always Div, danke boet !

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Před rokem +1

      Thanks brother! That solid mount business is race car stuff. Noisy and lots of vibration! My beard is grey now, want a more comfortable ride🙂

  • @rescueinoldraggedy7407

    looking good my friend , im catching up on videos

  • @aceadman
    @aceadman Před rokem +2

    Glad to have you back. Hope all your challenges were resolved successfully. Another enjoyable hangout watching this build come together. Thank you as always for the fun. 😊👍👍

  • @christophermedaris2804
    @christophermedaris2804 Před rokem +1

    Looks great as always

  • @sharndupreez1
    @sharndupreez1 Před rokem +1

    Flippen netjies en spot on!

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 Před rokem +1

    Thank you.

  • @Ladder7
    @Ladder7 Před rokem +1

    Cool cool

  • @joshuadille5005
    @joshuadille5005 Před rokem +1

    Looking good brother keep up the good work. Love the fact you’re doing this way out in cow county lol 😊

  • @fredflintstoner596
    @fredflintstoner596 Před rokem +1

    NICE WORK MAN !

  • @littlepaddy7444
    @littlepaddy7444 Před rokem +2

    Looking better all the time Div. You're making progress in leaps and bounds.

  • @lightbarssirensaustralia

    Thanks for another great and informative video Diff :)

  • @waynebowman2315
    @waynebowman2315 Před rokem +1

    Great work sir