Building a 51 Ford Rat Rod on a Zero Dollar Budget!

[@lexgunner]

When you have fun, we all have fun too!

[@lusterwright2886]

This is going to look cool can’t wait to see it finished I think people will love to watch this build

[@sheephunter6033]

That THING is going to be so cool, I can’t wait to see it completed. This is what I like, crazy stuff you make with no plan just do it.

[@tjeffjenkins6226]

It appears your best content comes when you have the most fun. Please keep having fun, thank you!

[@alsnow3582]

Not going to see it on the road... I'm betting it will be road-worthy in the end!

[@Pops1948]

Hopefully

[@kevinsukdolak5007]

Your right I bet too

[@jasonhoffman9895]

You took the words out of my mouth lol

[@edwinthompson6510]

@@Pops1948 it certainly will ,,, if Pablo has his way lol

[@edwardmartin3069]

This build reminds me of a "farm-buggy" my best friend found somewhere. He needed something to use to carry sacks of feed, bales of hay, fence posts/wire and stuff like that around through the pastures without scratching up his pickup. He found a 1954 Pontiac Chieftan that had been seriously chopped down. The body was removed. The firewall with the windshield and front floor and seat was cut loose from the body and left on the chassis. The rear springs were moved up by using the front spring mount as the new rear spring mount and fabricated a new front mount. The rest of the rear frame was cut off behind the old front spring mounts. The engine was the Pontiac straight-8 flathead with a GM Hydromatic transmission. The rear wheels were 9:50 x 16, while the fronts were 6:50 x 14. It had a wood box made out of tongue-and-groove flooring for a cargo bed and used a couple of lengths of chain (one per side) for doors. The driveshaft was about 14 inches long. It had an angle iron frame to hold the radiator with an old set of early 1930s commercial headlights bolted to the frame. It was a blast to drive and would scoot along a lot faster than even us were comfortable with. With a little speed it would skate right over any muddy patches in the pastures, and that old straight-8 had a heck of a lot of torque and would spin the rear tires at any speed when you punched it. I loved the look of that old straight-8 motor out there between the front wheels. The GM Hydromatic was indestructible. We had more fun with that thing. I have no idea how we survived... So, if you happened to run across an old straight-8 out of a Chrysler, Pontiac or Buick, you could use it here... The "Look" is a real killer... Oh yeah, this was in 1965.

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

Boy a person can never underestimate you Brent! That thing is gonna be awesome !

[@gk7712]

That is sooo cool - Mad Max style. Deffo a project to pursue 👍

[@bwsgarage]

Road worthy yard art or whatever you want to call it, coolest thing being built on youtube right now. IT HAS THE LOOK!

[@earlelfrink]

Yea!!! A rat rod out of usable left over parts!!!! I dig it!!

[@damunchman3120]

Not junk...."leftover parts" 😋

[@earlelfrink]

@@damunchman3120 Yes sir, that is a much better way of saying it for sure!!!

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

We've been building things just like this since the 70's! And, back then, You Almost couldn't give them away. Now the parts are Ridiculous for these. BUT, Still at it and Completely Enjoying It!

[@stuartfletcher2378]

Progress , From the mind of the master to the shop floor and already you can see it coming together . This is going to be something else , a work of art you might say . More to come , Stuart in Ontario ..

[@artandmore575]

Ho man ! You are insane !!! Loved it , just can't wait for this project.....

[@dawitkassa3131]

Mr Brent, this project is going to be like a heart stoping action movie. Most machines that make humans' lives easier invented accidentally, and your new project will be one of the best inventions.

[@johnbanner7073]

Love the junk builds, much more fun to watch

[@TheCrackerBox]

We have some crazy weather right now in South Florida. The hurricane hasn’t even landed. We have had 170 tornadoes. I’m sitting here watching your show lol thanks for another , Brother !

[@Joe.Doucette]

Be safe. Looks like it's going to get pretty wild down there.

[@777Timberwolf]

The Rat Rod Spirits will tell you to make it work. Start, runs and Drives. I really hope you do make it work

[@jdog_7027]

The joy of building your own cars , trucks or whatever is it’s yours and you can do whatever you want. You don’t need anyone’s permission. Keep on keeping on , I like the majority of your followers love what you do and how you do it.

[@dualsporter]

Right on! Driveable artwork!!

[@jimrobin98]

That is why it is your channel! To do what YOU want! Keep it up!

[@chadkeller2144]

Wow, another awesome build for us to watch you create! Love the look and can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@JimBosGarage49]

I have everything I need to build the same thing. Been wanting to build it for a few years now. Just been sick so bad to wait but I’ll get there

[@garymcintyre6507]

you created a monster, I love it

[@Charlie-cs1yl]

The pallet rack supports color works well with the cab color. This will be fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@clarkrush5176]

Look like a cool, six wheeled wheelbarrow

[@jimmyducote6318]

That laser sure does save on the ol’ elbow grease!!!

[@jamescrosby3193]

This looks to be Another Project that will turn out Amazing. It's Funny how Non-Goaled play can wind up to be a Fantastic Accomplishment. Looking Forward to the Journey

[@GaryBertrand-r9d]

This is what I would call relaxing from serious work of something that needs safety items for over the road just for fun nothing but cool.

[@GaryBertrand-r9d]

Thank you

[@alunhuang-wright3030]

Even when you're just having fun what you produce looks superb.

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely one of my favorite KZbin channels awesome content

[@enormousdork3831]

I know its silly of me to say, but I really liked when the fron axle was in the more foreward position. I totally understand all the reasons why you pulled it back though. Looks like a fun build. I cant wait to see it move under its own power.

[@bmacd2112]

You need a new sign for the front of your shop. "Mad Scientist at Work -- Enter at your own risk"!!! 🤣🤣🤣 That is going to be one crazy rig! Just a thought - Vertical exhaust pipes right behind the cab???

[@williamerentfro9543]

Been a minute brother. I have been busy building also. Im gonna enjoy this! Thanks for sharing😊

[@denniskruell6879]

I think it's great that you're having fun creating something out of parts laying around your property. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I say go for it! I think if you end up being able to drive it around is the bonus.

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Gosh the video just started and I like this more than a lot of ratrods I've seen in car shows. Imagine a little turbo diesel and a huge crazy exaust. 🤪

[@larryoren5928]

That bobber is turning into an awesome looking rig. I'd actually turn into rig that you can take to car shows and make it driveable on the street. It's looking awesome. God bless. 🙏✝️

[@billholder9665]

Now we're talkin!' Already 1000% more invested in this build LOL! Great plan and work as always Brent.

[@pasisalomaki6402]

NICE. Very inspirational. Almost makes me haul my lazy ass to make something like that out of my rusty junk. Keep it up ❤

[@chicagovasko]

Gonna be a bad ass build. I know Karl is glued to this build like me. This is a fun build👍

[@ronfox6987]

Sure would like to take that thing for a ride out there in the fields oh yeah when it snow's!!! in the 60s when I was growing up we called these type of vehicles Hoopies. Northeast USA thing this bill brought back some really good memories

[@joeharrington595]

What a cool truck! I like it

[@SuperDave-xs6pt]

The truck looks like fun! Brent, you are the King of the SWAG system...scientific wild ass guess

[@papagarza6437]

Looking Cool!… that’s gonna a eye catcher when she’s done…I have a feeling people are gonna want to see her at some car shows.

[@alanpaulick7815]

Brent this is awesome you have to add some more love to this build and make it a street legal project. Take care and keep on smiling.

[@OldGuyzGarage]

BUILD IT ALL THE WAY!

[@timfoster6018]

I like this build😊

[@whatzthis64]

I really enjoy your videos, you are very talented in all things. Have a great day.

[@robbieshobbies93]

What a cool look. I haven't finished the big gmc videos yet, but the thumbnail made it so I couldn't resist watching. I love the idea and look of it. I can't wait to see how it will turn out.

[@Matthew-x9d]

You are a metal artist…Very creative!

[@burninpwder76]

Stubby stump puller AWESOME!!!! You could even toss a 4.3 in there and do zoomies for the exhaust. it just looks cool love the fancy rails.

[@claudettedeschamps5096]

The this is radical Brent . Love it . here's the problem,this thing is so insane that you just can't put some weak ass motor in it it has to be able to do a burnout or project fail this thing is going to be insane

[@seannattrass5812]

Dude, yer incredible! So much fun to watch you have fun. Can't wrench anymore because of health issues but used to build race cars and rock crawlers. Miss it a lot. Good to see others doing their thing!

[@alansmith6089]

This rig is going to look wild i love it already

[@davidberry1338]

This is going to be a awesome build

[@lawerencehughes4837]

This is so cool!!!! I'd drive it all the time...

[@SuperfloDee]

This needs too be a full on project not a yard art project it’s soooooooo coool love it…with a big block in the front and some furry dice on the mirror😁🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥that firewall is super beefy🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥love everything about it the cab the grill the stance the wheels🦾🔥🔥🔥😘

[@dermottbarrett764]

very impressive, from a rough concept to a mad max style rat rod….looking forward to the next steps

[@henryallisonsr8318]

Just want to say hi and keep up the good work. I just wish I had some of your talent. God bless and have a blessed night

[@kevinfletcher8208]

Go for it .I can't wait to see it come together. Go ahead and put more into it.

[@travisthefixer3788]

I personally forget to hit that like button once and a while just a friendly reminder to hit that button everyone absolutely knows this is the best channel out here

[@roadstonowhere1971]

A GMC Big 6 would look so right sitting in that!

[@Poo-Peater]

I like the look, I think you missed an opportunity to use the attached leaf springs in a cool way 😎. But at the end of it, it's your art project. Either way it's going to look rad!!!

[@kirkoglesby6175]

Brent, you are a mad man, my friend. This thing is so hard hardcore Art Rod! That is going to be a super cool run about four the property.

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

Just found the channel and im all here for it brother 🙏🏻

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

This is wild! I love all the components you have selected, those front rails with the holes are perfect and the whole look is unique and amazing. Really excited to see how she evolves!

[@wolfgangricky]

That's a look that would get ALL talking at a car meet. Tow it over on the General , i think a narrow Ford type 30's grill with a hood, & no sides. IDK, i think that could be pretty cool. I look forward at what you will actually do. Ty for taking us along

[@rodjames2]

This one is shaping up nicely Brent. I like the work that was done to the cab especially the Chev dash/speedo it's a cool look.

[@luckyPiston]

I have a 51 cab with frount fenders hood and grill , yard art same you , someone had welded the fenders to the cab ! , i have a 82 K30 daully i was thinkina choppin up ta throw the cab on , great ta see some one bustin a move on a simmiler yard art project :)

[@robertmccully2792]

I like it better when you share your ideas.. Gives me insight on how to do things I never thought of.

[@Buzzsaw-Bullseye]

Fricken Awesome!! I like the rear spring, it just matches the coolness of the build.

[@nicholasdaly7355]

Quick project.....shows the best thing I ever seen

[@bergeback]

Really like this fast doing what ever projects! You'r inspiring! Johan /Sweden

[@jarsjunk]

You and Ian Roussel need to hang out! You guys have the same vision for cool builds.

[@TairnKA]

That's "Old School" frame building on a budget, just electricity, gas, wire and time. ;-D

[@craigbowley6783]

That thing sounds awesome! And it'll be even better after you open up the exhaust!👌

[@briankinnear7461]

Lovin' the look. Be safe and stay well.

[@philliphayes9766]

Functional yard art, too cool!

[@Phil-b3z]

As it sits, she's a cool looking lawn trophy 👍

[@vwcoco]

Wow this is just cool. Got to get it roadworthy . Love it 👍

[@brianhaw9398]

Looks like a fun little farm buggy! Maybe slap a pintle hitch on the rear cross member and use it for dragging other stuff around.

[@alangovan1852]

That’s going to be a fantastic and fun project I’m so excited to see it, deffo do it a right hand drive for us chaps over here in the UK

[@marcayres8567]

Awesome💚🇬🇧🌱i take this as pay back for those of us who love your show & had to sit thru videos of you sewing recently....🫶

[@petebrown4071]

That is looking good!! I would love to see this a full build!!

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Brent, that Pond-rod is looking awesome. Looking forward to seeing more of this build. Take care and stay safe 👍

[@andrewwalizer8525]

It would make a great sand buggy. I love it

[@TheMt94ss]

Love the art!

[@Haraldsvensk]

Cool project. It looks like you're having fun with it. I think it will also be more fun to watch than those "perfect long-term projects"

[@rickteegarden5763]

You are an amazing artist!

[@gazza6348]

This is what we want brother ❤️ this kind of work when you don't knowwe dont know love it mate

[@smsgtferry]

That is so cool...you must build it to a functional ride!!!

[@Jools-j2l]

Excellent i love it, use what you have and make it work, i like how rapidly it went from just a pondside ornament to maybe something to tour the back roads...it needs a big old diesel engine tho, use a 2nd gearbox as an overdrive unit to up the roadspeed to compensate for the low rpms and massive rear diff, run the thing on all your waste oils.

[@daleking8529]

Have fun! It is looking so cool!!

[@zrxdoug]

Paused at 16:15 to go make dinner, came back in and thought I was looking at video of a bridge collapse! Rescue that poor little truck! 😂

[@timothypaetsch8690]

I have been a viewer a long time and I love these type projects. I loved when you throw together what is basically junk and make it into something. Very cool!!

[@kirbysisk7003]

Cant wait for pt 2. I think its Great.

[@MIKEH.777]

To me this would be a nice build for your channel cuz it looks great

[@jamesblake365]

Kind of cool art project

[@patrickfahring6086]

Absolutely unbelievable. Brent you are the man!!! 😮😅😅 Looks better than the stuff I spent a month on when I was a kid

[@bengelman2600]

Just stuff that's laying around. Awesome idea!

[@urbanurchin5930]

You kicked around the idea of a 6-cylinder . A really wild , souped up slant 6 would be pretty crazy ! the low profile of the engine would let you get the front grill down low . Would probably need a small radiator from something like a skid-steer . Cool project !