BUILDING CUSTOM LOAD BED (Part 1) - 1951 Chevy Rat Truck Build
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2022
- Continuing the 1951 Chevy Budget Rat Truck build, its time to build a custom load bed. We go for a short drive to scavenge the panels from a Ford F250 truck! Will my plan work?
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You have been recycling long before the rest of us....... Nothing gets thrown out.... Nice work!
I love to repurpose old shit! That's what rat rods should be about
Thumbs up #450. Love the direction you're going with this build. Someone following along behind will need a masters degree to figure out what he's following!👍🇨🇦
Haha, yes, that tailgater is going to be seriously confused!
I always understand you and I love the sound of your accent. I wasn’t wild about the bed side at first, but it grew on me fast. . 😊👍👍
It's a bit unusual, but normal is boring man! You'll see more this coming Sunday
I love this because to me this is how a rat is made. The hood is borrowed so the box and fenders should be too. My first thought was to put the box sides on inside out so the rust was outside. You'd have to cut the top part off because the angle would be going the wrong way. That would really have ppl guessing what those panels came from. It wouldn't be as tall then either though. But I'm enjoying your channel a great deal Diff. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Jiminy! Did think about your idea, then decided to go a different route. Agree that true rats should be built from a variety of junk parts!
That's going to be "KWAAI" I like it. Some more surgery...great stuff Dr Div....Thank you for sharing.
Well, if you like it, I'm on the right track. You've got a good eye!😎
That's a pretty Wild Tow truck I really dig that work you did on it Thanks for the videos always a good time
Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it!
I love to hear your tow truck running. That thing is cool
Thanks brother. I will do a video about it one day
Always a pleasure watching. Thanks 👍
I’m located in Canada and am just getting into rat rod building. I’m loving your videos. Getting ready to cut the top off of my 49 ford pickup. These videos are gold.
Thanks brother! If my videos can help, I'm a happy dude.😀
Your names not bad chad i hope lol being from canida
@@shaynewilliams2594 😀 I don't use bondo and filler, so can't be the same dude🤣
Thank you for the great videos!
Looking good , taking shape . 👍
America made a Ford Courier in the 80s. Had a Mazda engine. I had one. One tuff truck. Truck bed looking good. Reminds me of a Moggy minor pick up. With the high sides. Might look good with a canvas top on it. Have a good day.
Didnt know you got the Couriers in the States! I learned something. Thanks bro.
Nice job Div. Use what you have and do what you can. I love your style. Its about having fun. Lekker boet. 👍
Dankie boet! Love to use what I can find
👍👌👏 I absolutely love upcycling/recycling.
Yes, love where your are going with it awsome again
Yessssir!!! I made it early this time!! Lets go!!!!
im glad you went with the running boards. with most cutomizers the boards are the first thing to go. But to me they look better with them on. it gives it a bygone classy look and fills the build out. makeing look wider and meaner. the countryside over there looks like England. wow i thought it would be all dusty and dry with little vegatation. Your English is great mate. you speak it better than some of us over here in England. that line is bang on fits the cab lines perfectly. you have a good eye
Thanks mate. Ja, love my running boards!
Hey Dif,
In the States we got a Ford Courier, but it was built in Japan by Mazda(Which Ford still owns a piece of) and imported until 1982. Then in 1983 we got the Ford Ranger, which was built here until 2012, when it left out market. And was started to be produced in South Africa, Argentina, and Thailand for the model year 2013. Now the Ranger came back to the North American market 2019, and was produced again in Wayne Michigan. I'm a Ford truck fan boy even thou I can't afford one, at least a new one. I'm working on my 1946, which I think that I might turn into a 1940/41, because to me everything before 1941 were some of the best looking trucks, then you have to jump to 1949 when they introduced the F-series, which was great looking until 1956, then someone hit them with the ugly stick from 1957 to 1960. Then then created one of the most weird trucks, the Unibody F-series from 1961 to 63. Which in a way was kind of cool. Then in 1967 to 1979 went back to what I would say is one of the best body styles since the 1956 pickup. Then again in 1980 to current, they only have a face a mother could love. Not that I wouldn't take a new Ford F-150 Lighting if someone gave it to me. But it just does not have the style of the other years of trucks.
Bart
Great history lesson, I learned a lot! Thanks. The Ford Rangers are very popular here, but agree with you about the looks
looking good , its coming together nicely , stay safe my friend
Thanks my man!
I wish you lived closer I have a lot of 50 Chevy Truck Parts. But then you just make it LOL Great Work
I'll be spoiled!😅 Thanks brother!
Wow Diff found your channel through half ass kustoms and have bing watched everyone video. Just carnt get enough.
Cheers
Ah thanks David! Welcome to my shop brother!
Love it my brother, thank you
It's certainly coming together like it's stance, and ya english is fine, great job, Lekka one
Thanks, glad you also like the stance!
Fordinand! Like the big bull Ferdinand. Lol!!!!!
It’s coming along great. I really like the height of the bed side. It does make it look chopped.
👍🏻👍🏻
🤣 Thanks! You see it with my eyes! But not everybody likes the radical look😅
@@ratrodsafrica maybe they should stop thinking of it as radical, and start thinking of it as RATICAL!
@@DoonerF spot on bro! No rules!🤣
It's that cold there I seen your breath 20:40 WOW . Keep up the good work👍
Thank you!
Normally I would disagree with putting Ford bedsides on a chevy, but we burned that bridge a long time ago when you put a Chevy on a Nissan chassis. LOL. Oddly enough, it looks pretty good! And of course, at the end of the day, it's your truck, and I can't see it from my house. And around here we go shopping in the pasture too. Love the video!
Thanks man! Yes, I have no scruples when it comes to mixing and matching!😂
Thank you my brother awsome video
amazing to see 👀 the mash up of different brand cars you using 🙌
Thanks!
well done Dif, recycling ....its coming on...
Reduce, reuse, recycle! 😅
Keep on rolling Diff you are awesome when you making a boer se plan on the fly. Lekka and don't make your better half upset sleeping in the dog box is not cool.
Thanks boet! Probably more like a hippie se plan 🤣
Hmm 🤔 Div very interesting bed sides !
if nothing else! 😂
I have plenty of 100 degree days here if you would like some and I will trade you a nice big heavy welding table(4×8×1in. thick) for some shop building with a cement floor cause I'm tired of working outside!! If the battery doesn't go dead then the disc wears out for sure LOL
You could have got ole hot lips or the flame knife as some guys call it or even the hot wrench when your working on bolts !!! I understand your english without any trouble, just remember if you heard somebody 10,000 miles away talking you might wonder what kind of english they were speaking as well hahaha. Keep up the good work and the wild antics lol, I expect to see it on the road very soon 👍
8 x 4 x 1"!!! Here that piece of steel will probably cost more than the whole truck! Pity I haven't got any spare shop buildings...🤣 Ja, blessed to have my space man.
Its looking good.
Thank you!
Saludos desde Argentina. Me gusta mucho tu canal.
Thank you for sharing!
Pleasure man !
Way cool ! 👍
Great work Diff, I like the way this is headed mate. Very lekka.
Thanks brother Matt!
IT looks real good man
Thanks brother!
It's looking good 👍👍🇨🇱
Thanks brother!
Hi Duff
If you can find another set of beetle fenders
You can weld them fro to back back to front
And it will give you the width needed to resemble original
Also the Ford quarters flip them around
And the bevel in the middle will arch
Outwards and take away the ford truck look
Thanks for the input Alexander! Check the video this Sunday to see what i came up with..😅
the chevy you showed from the 70's is called a holden torana in Australia and we still have ford couriers here as well
Great video. Coming along nicely
Thanks 👍
I like the way it is turning out from the side view I like the way the beetle fender stops where the headlight used to be.I think it’s perfect place for stop lights.Cheers and keep up good work
Glad you like it!
I was seeing a road trip but only got a field trip.Few people now about that 350 trick out of the chev and opel rekord !
Manie, you should know, by South African definition, that's a road too!😂 Ja, wish I could find another automatic Chev 4.1. Love that engine and box.
I love your work☺️
Im always excited to watch your episode...
Hope you and your family is doing fine☺️
And also the lovely dogs💕
Thank you so much 😀
Hey Div, been looking for that shoe for days. You found it, be right over to get it. (ha-ha.) Great program my friend and the truck is shaping up nicely. Take care 👍
Thought it could be your size, will keep it safe😅 Thanks brother!
The black sedan looks like a mid 70s holden torana , as for the courier we have had these utes from late 70s in Australia. We have holdens you call chevy as for fords we have same models as well...love your videos keep them coming love you work
Didn't know you had the Couriers in Aus! We had some Holdens as well back in the day. Sometimes different names for same car in different countries, can get quite confusing...
Enjoy you videos very much, I would have liked to see the side panel mounted in a lower position also just to see both, down even with the running board
Thanks! Lower down looked boring to me, but different strokes for different folks 😅
The Scream 😱 followed by the Western music was classic, waiting for Trigger to walk past the set. Still enjoying the build.
😂 Thanks brother!
I'm amazed at the terrain and mountains. You usually only see the Plaines in Africa. The only place I've seen mountains were in Tarzan movies. Dies he live by you? LOL!
Dude, I am Tarzan! Just old now😂Oh, many different landscapes here in South Africa. Mountain ranges, deserts, forests, plains, you name it. It's a country with a lot of variety, both places and people!
Looks like you have some pine, how about a wood load bin. Stick some channel between the boards
Will probably do the bed with wooden boards yes. Seeing as I have some and it's free😂
Brings new meaning to winging it!!. I've only ever built motorcycles (Got teased by my family for them always being satin black for years. So there all army green drab olive now. That shut them up!!).
So anyway i don't know about building Rat Rods. But to me in the humblest way Dif, it looks like that the line to have the back tied in with is the bottom of the door window me finks. Maybe worth a quick adjustment just to see that I'm completely wrong?!.
Great video as per usual. Well done Dif. Smile on 😎
Hey Billy Bob! My recovery rig is also satin black, you have good taste. And army green sounds look a good second man. Still playing with the lines and got a few other stupid ideas... Let's see where it goes...
@@ratrodsafrica
I was a dispatch rider down in London in my youf. And we all had black bikes, black leathers, gloves, helmets. WD40 the number plate once a week to catch all the shit the London buses and Black cabs was kicking out, so that the number plate couldn't be read.
Two inches sawn off both sides of the handlebars and switch gear moved inwards. The coppers didn't know who was who, nor could they catch us cos off the gaps we could squeeze through. Good times man.
So black is kinda traditional in my head!! 😎
@@BillyBob-uc9zp what a cool story! Those were the days man! Kids of today will never see the times we had
@@ratrodsafrica
I did document it. Billybob style of course!! 😎
CHICKEN COURIER
I remember back well,
flying all around,
our capital city,
earning some pound.
Me mate talked me into it,
7 years the professional,
walking A-Z that boy,
so ears my confessional.
Quite naughty back then,
not girlfriends mum's like,
waltzing round London,
on a fast motorbike.
Delivering anything,
that'd fit on my steed,
collect from the punter,
take where they need.
Once had a chinwag,
with one called Kate Bush,
autograph all signed up,
my birds hero, all tush.
Didn't let her know like,
compliments bin delivered,
remember you from top of pops,
you must surely of shivered.
Look at you now,
20 years from 1st hits,
filled out just fine love,
wow great pair of tits.
Think i got a fan for life,
as she beamed out her smile,
now this here's my number,
don't be too shy to dial.
But back to the every day,
all weathers were found,
all covered in black,
just earning there pound.
Often coffee on Monday,
dark times would land,
hear about long gone,
got it wrong on The Strand.
Races would happen,
just with a look,
we all looked alike then,
we all under took.
Chain lube the number plate,
collecting the shit,
no one could read um,
no 3 points would hit.
Handlebars sawn off,
2 inches each side,
coppers can't get through,
the gaps we would glide.
What about cameras,
there right on there game,
makes no dam difference,
when you all look the same.
Of course we had enemys,
wernt all plain to sail,
we called um red devils,
you know royal mail.
The fun that we had tho,
a right propa blast,
upto 70 round town,
outside was yeah fast.
Twas a leap of faith,
just ignoring the fear,
the faster you go,
the more gaps appear.
It was just so amazing,
adrenaline central,
if you aint tried it,
its just propa mental.
The summer was lovely,
scanty clad galore,
look for excuses,
to get sun on there pore.
Night lifes to die for,
pubs and the rest,
rave clubs all packed out,
with Sheila's half dressed.
Plenty of times,
only had an hours kip,
out all night clubbing,
Then through traffic I'd slip.
Always amazed me,
from all countries they piled,
headed to London,
all people just smiled.
Sometimes were serious,
not always just fun,
carrying organs donated,
known as the blood run.
But mainly documents,
legal need signed,
wait and return boy,
both ways paid kind.
But it all went a bit quiet,
the dispatch rider scene,
when some burk invented,
that dam fax machine 😎
Boet!!!I love your recovery tow rig!!
Thanks boet!
Hi Diff i feel The truck is to short for such high sides but each to our own.
Keep up the good work very entertaining thanks mate 👍
Yes, definitely not the average balanced look! 😅 Let's see where it goes...
I like it.
Thank you!
It's a bit crazy but I like it 👌
At least crazy is not boring 🤣
Just goes to show you, the design chair really works!
You think so? Thanks man!
I see me and you both have the same mentality with the cutting disc's 😂 till theres nothing left to use then we change it ha ha
😂 Yes, I use them to the end... and then I still keep them for some bizarre reason...
We had the ford courier. In the states in the 70’s and early 80’s. Then we got the ranger trucks
Didn't know! So you learn😅
Looking good lil to high in the back for me but looks good
Thanks. Let's see where it ends up...
My favorite CZcams channel. Very humble. Very awesome content. Really making me wana start a hot rod project now. You showed me how simple this shit is.
Thanks bro!!! That's a huge compliment! It's as simple or complex as you wanna make it. Forget the mainstream brainwash and just have fun man!
Genius use of old truck bed sides👍
Duff it's coming along nicely
Thanks Joe
She's coming along nicely duff. Can't wait to see more videos on this rat rod truck build. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Thanks! Will keep on making until I fall over man!😅
@@ratrodsafrica 🙌🏻
🇺🇸🇺🇸Looking great
Thank you!
I like the plan, the tall box might be great for parts hauling one day, and yes, we in the US had a Ford courier, it was replaced by the ranger when the full size truck was changed to the F150, F250 and on up the gvw scale,
Thanks man. Yes, quite a few guys have said you had the Courier in the States. Didn't know that. Never to old to learn😅
@@ratrodsafrica that's why we watch you, we can all learn something new, I've been restoring cars for 40 years but I'm learning how to do it much cheaper 😉
@@geoffreymills9932 cheap is my thing man! Not cheap as in bad work, but cheap as in less dollars. Maybe cost effective is a better word😅
@@ratrodsafrica that works, we'll go with cost effective 😉
Hmm you're lucky,I had 2 4inch grinding discs on me this weekend, I guess the Baywindow kombi doesn't like being cut up ,
So please oom Div SA needs you be safe
Ciao
Watch out for those bay window kombis! They can be full of shit!😂
Stay out the dog box!!!! As always enjoyed the video Div!!! Its coming together!!!
Ja, sometimes its hard to stay out... Thanks bro!
If going for the bent chassis look you have succeeded
Well, it's a rat rod after all! So we want things to look a little out of whack😂
Lekker call cutting up a ford to fabricate a Chev.
Opal were in Germany when I visited in 92, I have a ford courier same model as yours, but it has a Mazda bravo badge.
Just a note, your rear tail lights could be frenched into the beetle fenders.
Think some guys might be offended by the Ford/Chevy combo😂
The bed sides look lekka Div, love the shape the truck is taking Boet
Thanks boet!
Always fun to watch your channel , creative , crazy and competent lol😁 I think the Ford Courier was over here in North America from around '72 to about '82 and then it became the Ford Ranger which is still being built but is not nearly as cool as the old ones. That little red pickup in your forest is pretty cool! 😎👍
Thanks man! Didn't know you had the Couriers over there.
Trun it backwards so the centerpiece molding boll out an the top bend it a little weld a pipe to finish it’s going to look more cool just try it(please) do it for Africa
For Africa 😂 I was thinking of that...but got a few other ideas... give me chance, I think you might like it
like your channel.
Thank you Donald!
Like your channel div.
Looking good.
Thank you so much 🤗
Hey diff I'm a bit late. The trucks looking like a aussie Ute with that tub fixed to cab, uni-body style. It looks killer man. We had Ford couriers over here in Aus. I had 1 we put a 302 into. It was rippin little ute. The old Hudson from last vid is beautiful as man. L8rs
Thanks bro! Never knew you had the Couriers in Aus. Must have shifted with that 302 in it!
@@ratrodsafrica Yeah diffy it was a little ripper. Catch ya on the next vid
@@waynenugent1229 cool bro, see you then😁
You get steel cheep cost's me $27 6m length 20mmx 20mmx 2mm, all the best to you and your loved ones Lekka,
Wow, guess I shouldn't complain then!😂
osum vid!!!looks like from a horror movie!!!!(that's a compliment)osum build!!osum life!!!
Thanks bro!
Dif. You are the coolest dude I know!, but maybe the bed side could come down several inches? Good idea! How much for your design chair? Jeff
😂 Thanks dude! Bed side down is boring man. But each to his own. The chair is just for thinking man. Design is too fancy a word for my messing around😅
It's y first time watching. I'm subscribing. Thankyou!
Welcome to the shop Robert! Thanks for the sub
Netjies, ek het die fotos gemail.
Dankie Bennie, sal bietjie kyk.
Agreed!
She looks great with those angles so far.
Ah yes! Someone else with refined taste!😅 Thanks brother
@@ratrodsafrica I love it when things fall together.
When it works it just works.
Keep being inspired. 👍
Big fan of your channel Diff, one of my favourites mate! Always gives me entertainment at your character and at your fabrication work well done brother!, keep up the great work mate! 👍🏻🇦🇺
Thank you Stevo! Greetings to all the mates from the land down under
Steel prices there seem pretty comparable to what they are here in the states. As far as the price of petrol , it has gone down to $3.59 per US gallon (in my area) The little red truck in your salvage collection was quite interesting. I remember my father owning a Ford Currier in the 70's. You certainly have a good rat rod stash there on the farm.
Been collecting rust for a while😂 Our petrol price is still crazy!!
Its coming along nicely, but Diff you gotta drop the side bin panel a couple of inches my man , there's too much plain panel showing , trust me I'm a doctor... doctor of bullsh*t hahahahah .
But doctor, I've still got some plans in my head! There's this little dude in there constantly making a noise... What shall I take?
@@ratrodsafrica whatever you do will turn out great I'm sure , I'm just saying if it's was me I'd drop the panel a little lower 👍👍
Hey have you done videos òn your tow rig? I'll have to go back and look. It looks like a strong little truck.
No I haven't... Would you like to see one?
@@ratrodsafrica definitely!
👍👊
Thanks for all the thumbs up brother!
with that stance it kind of looks like a 1/4 miler , and now it will be happier with the ford parts ...lol . P.S like i said before you build cool shit . Build On
Thanks bro. Bit of a radical stance but at least not boring 😅
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THAT F!!! I need to come save it from you it seems 🤣
😂 Too late bro! See what happens if you dont come for an inspection...
@@ratrodsafrica coming to save it...
Ingenuity at its best!! What are the average temperature in your area. You say it’s cold but it looks warm?
Thanks bro! Oh, my cold is mild in comparison to other places! Its all relative my man. Winter nights might go down to 0 degrees C at times, up to around 15 during the day.
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Sad face this time? Guess you don't like what I did...😅
Sorry fat fingers lol
@@fueladdictiongarage7048 🤣🤣