BUILDING CUSTOM FRONT SPOILER FROM STEEL!

[@vipersniper843]

Like it

[@larrymcgarage2152]

A grinder and paint, makes me the welder I ain’t. Haha, love it man.

[@jimcarlisle1141]

I like the front end, wild and crazy.

[@brasileirodefolga]

You make it look easy to do, very simple and informative videos, thank you

[@robertstevison1448]

Lol old school real steel bumper another awesome adventure

[@WayneEarls]

Multi lingual auto body genius.

[@DwightHelms-rv3nq]

Great workmanship

[@2litrepeter.]

I really like how you did this. I reckon you could use Ian Rousell’s “envisioning tool” for visualising the cut lines (it’s just masking tape and cardboard usually) 😁

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!. I've actually been using "envisioning tools" for a long time in other applications. Just never knew that name for it!😅

[@robertstevison1448]

Lol the a team !!!! Wow !!! Low mean stance !!!! I enjoy the way that you don't just jump in and make a quick decision !!! time and patients with your builds awesome !!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

I guess with age comes more patience...:)

[@robertstevison1448]

@@ratrodsafrica lol patience !!!!

[@robertstevison1448]

@@ratrodsafrica just a bit of humor with the patients word because I would probably become a patient trying to build some of rat rods you have lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@robertstevison1448 🤣 I have been a patient myself on a few occasions!

[@robertstevison1448]

@@ratrodsafrica 😅😅😅😅😅

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Excited to watch this!!!!!

[@domperignon1607]

It,a a KEEPER! Awesome job!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@johnkunz2018]

LOL. The most important tool in any shop, the thinking chair.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Sometimes I think I should spend more time in it...😅

[@isgakederies4193]

Hi Diff lekka one Sy lyk bakgat man So lyk ń rat rod mos💯%🙏 Love & Respect

[@antoniomagana2380]

Nice 🙂 looking good 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@DoonerF]

Awesome job! This Texan likes it a lot. I’m loving the whole truck. Keep up the great work!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Harold! Great to hear from Texas!

[@michaelmorris6575]

Love your build! Great truck. Thanks for sharing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@chuckdivel3600]

This is chuck from Williamsport Pennsylvania. I say it looks awsome I’m an auto body technician. I do it all start to finish. You do excellent work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Chuck. Coming from a pro, that's a big compliment!

[@FionaAllan-u6z]

hey buddy i love your work; that front spoiler is nice

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Div ! Looks great !!!!!!!!!! Like the simplicity so much better than mine ! Don't change a thing ! Thanks for the shout out !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks buddy! Yours looks great too

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

I like you eye and creative mind 👍

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Turned out slick!! 🔥 🔥 Well done!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks very much!

[@brandonburdette7895]

Hey I live in south Carolina in the us just found your KZbin channel great idea looks like it came from the factory that way

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! And welcome! Greetings to South Carolina

[@johnmiller5939]

Keep it looks real good

[@CorneliusMsports]

that looks good very resourceful. keep it

[@williamwilson5408]

Your the man! Thumbs up!

[@miguelarellano5715]

Yes looks great so

[@jones7299]

That is great thank you

[@mdsci7894]

Nice job on bumper👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@peterroper7471]

I like it , I call it an air dam, it keeps all that dam air from getting under the truck when you’re running 140mph lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂

[@markcochran2970]

Keep it.Looks awesome.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Mark!

[@jaywatts333]

keep it dude... love it and your giving me GREAT idea's...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Jay👍

[@fangrc3404]

Keep it, looks good brother!.

[@kennyguillotte1881]

Looks great!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Kenny!

[@eyvazcalskan1643]

good job dude 👏👏👏👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@kdogc10]

I call it a front air dam or chin spoiler. I say absolutely keep it. its a wonderful look for that front end.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Sir! I've heard of air dam, but never "chin spoiler". Like that one a lot! Gonna steal those words from you if you don't mind...

[@kdogc10]

@@ratrodsafrica chin spoiler is usually reserved for motor cycles but works for cars and trucks as well.

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@kdogc10Such a descriptive word 😄

[@red_fox_flareside]

That grille is awesome looking! Seems like a really cool place to work/live.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Dan. I'm blessed to be where I am!

[@joesask857]

THANKS

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Cool build

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you brother

[@sergiocabrera8977]

Nice Job, looks good. Greetings from Chile.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Sergio! Hello to Chile!

[@ricklord7144]

A few well placed 3/4 inch rivets might butch it up a bit. Maybe!!!

[@shawncave8339]

It's called a wind dam usually used in racing to pin the front of the car down to the road. For better control. Also can be made as a air scoop to pump cold air into the intake for better performance.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Now you have taught me another name for "the thing". 😅 I dont think it will be serving any of those REAL purposes in this case! 😂😂

[@Spiritof_76]

In what country is it called a wind dam?

[@markwheeler5421]

It's called an air dam here in the states

[@stevehamilton9418]

Nice Dif, keep the chin spoiler…gives it that “ mess with me, I’ll eat your knee caps “ look! Great job 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ha,ha! I like that! Thanks

[@stevehamilton9418]

@@ratrodsafrica You’re welcome bro. Personally, I’ve always liked the modern train engine “boss” look, your truck projects that😎! With a air horn, you could get a chuckle once in awhile watching people jump out of their skin to get out of the way, lol ! Saw this video recently where this guy uses what sounds like a ship air horn, you can’t help but laugh watching people’s reaction 😆👍… just a funny thought.

[@eddiereeher7594]

very good😎🤟

[@mikep95133]

Normally I'd call it an air dam. Since it's a Rat Rod, I'd call it an Air Damn. I sure like it !!

[@ratrodsafrica]

🤣 I like that! Thanks!

[@mikep95133]

@@ratrodsafrica Thanks for showing us how !!

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@mikep95133 If it helped in any way, I'm a happy dude😀

[@robertkutz]

COOL NICE WORK, FROM OCOLA FL.✌✌🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Robert from Ocola!

[@jasonadams539]

I love all the stuff you do brother. My name is jay adams, I’m in mobile Alabama United States, you have excellent taste when it comes to how something should look or how the style should go, you have a unique eye for what’s cool. Yea they are just rat rods, so shiny ass paint and brand new wheels and Ridiculous chrome is a waste of time, I haven’t seen a single video of guys building these things that are as good as yours.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Howzit Jay from Mobile! Thanks for all the compliments my man, appreciate!

[@jackiehick7075]

Nice

[@ciscokidfab7595]

I use an old table saw as my metal working table as well. Small, stable and s-mobile.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Works well. Mine used to be an old woodworking spindle table, cast iron and heavy as hell😅

[@DependableAutoTruck]

looks good

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Sir!

[@davesweet7061]

nose dam, ground effect chin spoiler kustom kool

[@leonardogonzalez3067]

nice keep it ...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool man, thanks!

[@mostawesome9610]

Love that thing man ❤️ great design, keep it man u gotta

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@kensteffes6712]

HI, You could use the Bad Chad coat hanger technique to full in the gaps for welding.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I could, but don't like it much...

[@ciscokidfab7595]

I cut up an old Jeep Liberty hood to make a splitter for my Ford C700.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I really like that kind of repurposing! Well done👍

[@farmerandsonsgarage6883]

I like it. I wanted something different on my 63 Ford truck so I flipped my front bumper and mounted it upside down. Or maybe bottoms up, haha. Keep up the great work

[@ratrodsafrica]

That sounds interesting! 😂 Thanks for the encouragement

[@gilbertsanchez9953]

Keep it looks good buddy really enjoy seeing your videos 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man!

[@johnnorman1793]

I'm liking it Div, though rather than oiling it, i probably would have gone with a "Matt black" spray can look.! It would match the grill and the rubber of the tyres.. John Perth, Western Australia

[@ratrodsafrica]

That can work too. Easy to change.😄

[@mynameis63]

Looks awesome man.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@Cradox_lotus]

Keep it i’d say. Maybe a front fender flare incorporated into the lip/bumper combo

[@ratrodsafrica]

👍Something like that could make it look better.

[@2nd66tube2]

@9:23 you need a 90 degree drill

[@rs1329]

SCRAP IT. And the stock bumper. Replace with an all in one better looking custom bumper

[@ratrodsafrica]

Probably the best thing to do😅

[@rs1329]

Pick up off the design from the grill. Doesn't need to match but continue hints of that look and design.

[@anderscarlsson5267]

keep it

[@williammccormack6295]

Keep it bro looks good Chrysler Sled Qld Australia

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Will do!

[@tony.toronto]

Keep it. Maybe add some ribs to match the grill

[@sharndupreez1]

Get the BFH! 🤣

[@darwinfoster7420]

It's an air dam and you should have a angle on it top in bottom ous . Not straight up and down .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Maybe thats what bothers me about that thing...

[@blomerusmyburgh5515]

Keep it

[@ratrodsafrica]

👍

[@mikehoncho8121]

A da duel action and random orbital both cut different one spins on orbit and goes in circles and one does a orbiting circle if that makes any sense

[@ratrodsafrica]

You just taught me something Mike! I thought DA and RO were same, just Googled to understand the difference. Thanks man.

[@DwightHelms-rv3nq]

Its ok but that great

[@garfieldfindlay6777]

Fill in the centre seam wear the two of them meat. Paint it flat black and It will-look like one complete bumper.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Not a bad suggestion!

[@garfieldfindlay6777]

@@ratrodsafrica I think by filling in the seam. It will give it a big rig look.

[@jodycopeland1]

WOW

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@billhunt4901]

So did you keep or scrap I like it

[@ratrodsafrica]

It stayed🙂

[@sammulindwa820]

Yo the best 😍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@privateprivate1865]

An "Air Dam" is what i read them referred as in 1970s 80s magazines.. then read them referred as "Chin Spoilers".

[@krisolivier6905]

What percentage mix do you mix the linseed oil and turps?

[@ratrodsafrica]

About 40% turps, 60% oil. But it really is not critical.

[@bulldogstrut1]

As the saying goes, "Don't use force. Get a bigger hammer!"

[@krismiller-u4v]

Nice!! Does it drive any different, cool any better, or get any better mpg? Or just look cool?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Don't notice much difference, so mostly just for looks🙂

[@garycamara9955]

.keep it

[@ishsiriram8286]

Awesome once again Div. I like it. You really made that look easy. I would have spent 5 days looking at it before I did anything...lol. What you think about adding a filler piece at the ends?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. If I first spent 5 days looking at it, maybe I would have been happier with the looks!🤣

[@ishsiriram8286]

@@ratrodsafrica Its looks great. My point was, you get things done.

[@robertvandenberg4396]

At last...😁

[@ratrodsafrica]

😅

[@eddiedebeer1709]

Keep that lip it adds carecter

[@ratrodsafrica]

I did!😀

[@kevinberry3940]

Wind dam

[@ratrodsafrica]

Now I have another name for it👍

[@gdbv8899]

Gud fare gud u gud man

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@thebonsaiclinic3242]

I think you should turn the whole bumper upside down..try and look see.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Will give it a shot!

[@TheFrameoff]

Keep it , looks sweet . just curious how much room do you have between the bottom of the air dame and the front tire when the hood is tilted forward

[@ratrodsafrica]

Don't actually know, will have to go and measure. Does clear though, some inches 😅

[@TheFrameoff]

@@ratrodsafrica But like I said " very Cool"

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@TheFrameoff Thank you Sir!

[@tienierabie7127]

Ek her nou onlangs Kenny's gemaak met jou channel. En ek lief did Kan nie wag vir die volgende episode noe

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie Tienie! Welkom in my workshop 😄

[@shawncave8339]

Try different designs and see if something catches your eye. I think she looks great the way she is.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Might try a cut out design of sorts...

[@shawncave8339]

@@ratrodsafrica maybe make another emblem like your f-rod and incorporate it into your wind dam. Also if add a little curl to it like the outline of your grill would look good too

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@shawncave8339 Yeah, something like that! I Like👍

[@bart9859]

I say keep it.

[@mortimerschnerd3846]

I wonder, do you have lions running around loose there?!?!

[@ratrodsafrica]

No, unfortunately SA is not that wild anymore. Lions and other such animals are now only in wildlife reserves and game farms

[@gpl422sda]

Here we call it an air dam, front spoiler.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Seems that "thing" has quite a few names! 😂

[@RJMiller1953]

Keep it. That's what Rat Rods are all about. (The Church of Hamachiach salutes you}.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother. Never had a church salute me!😅

[@ekim000]

In my culture we call it a 'p..s pelmet' 😉

[@ratrodsafrica]

Same culture as mine 😅

[@moisesribeiro6007]

Esse truck FORD ?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, 1978 Ford F100

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

Looks amazing... How thick is the metal for the spoiler?

[@ratrodsafrica]

18 gauge or 1.2 mm

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

@@ratrodsafrica . Thank you my friend... You have amazing skills... I do woodworking and I'm going to try some metal work...

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@bigdaddysshop8180 woodworkers make the best metal workers! Doesn't work the other way round though 😁

[@djscrews]

Air Dam.

[@bradenash6640]

Love it?

[@garycamara9955]

Its a splitter

[@jodycopeland1]

Front valence

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, different terms depending on where you are😅

[@sb18436572]

Chin spoiler

[@eddiereeher7594]

scrap it