Building custom running boards from scratch - 1939 Hudson Rat truck, Part 35

[@sharndupreez1]

Awesome Div! Looks amazing!

[@charlesgraham9954]

thanks Diff, running boards like great.

[@robbollom7396]

well done Div, shes moving forward

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I Love this Build Diff, Fabricating GOAT!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Baah!😄

[@geoffberry1874]

I really like the way you do things, very cool running boards

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent work Div looks great

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

No arguments from the peanut gallery allowed when I state: Diff, you are to Rat Rods what Indian Larry was to Choppers. The grassroots ingenuity and execution of your designs is without equal. Out of the box and against the herd mentality is your Forte. Your demeanor is always upbeat and optimistic. Kudos to you and all the family and friends that make these videos possible and fulfilling. Thanks for being you and taking your time and resources to bring us a glimpse of your mechanical creations. 👍

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Excellent depiction lol. And how Lekka would it be to see Div build an old motorcycle. I’d prefer it be an old Harley, but I’m a little bias in that. ✌🏻😎

[@tienierabie7127]

Weereens was dit n bja interesante video om te kyk. Hou van al die idees en planne wat jy maak. Selfs die agtergrond musiek is spot on!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you for all the kind words!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Them Harleys are pretty darn expensive out here...

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

@@ratrodsafrica Ur more than welcome Diff. You deserve every word.

[@TheIIOM]

Great job, allot of work but all top shelf!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Running boards came out awesome! I think skirts would be super cool on the rear too!

[@darellsunderlin4670]

That's what we call a honeymoon fit !!!! Great job , love that music ❤

[@deniseprettner2020]

As always, looks great 👍

[@tedayer1823]

Oh I think fender skirts would look really great This is coming out so good, keep up the good work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

We will play with some skirt options, watch this space 🙂

[@allanpepper9651]

Nice work mate….. I like your approach to problem solving.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@jakemallory4239]

amazing brother, just gorgeous work, ty for sharing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

My pleasure, thanks

[@usmc.39rat24]

It's looking great Div 👍

[@PaulAsselstine]

You must be tired! Nice work Dif!

[@ratrodsafrica]

One night's good sleep and we sorted again🙂

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Good Video, nice work, well detailed and design. We will need to get you in the movies!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Best we leave the movies for the smooth operators 😅

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Beautiful job on those running boards. They blend in like they were made with the truck.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@irvinlewis5022]

What progress in relative short amount of time, with quality not suffering. Love the lines of that old truck.

[@DonCatherman]

Great job on the running boards Diff. See you in the next great episode from.. RAT RODS FOR AFRICA.. 👍😎💯

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Don!

[@DonCatherman]

@@ratrodsafrica they came out pretty cool Diff. 👍😎💯,,,

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@DonCatherman thanks brother

[@DonCatherman]

@@ratrodsafrica 👍😎💯

[@hankpugh4980]

Very cool. I sure like the guide on the bead roller too. Great idea.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you liked it!

[@justcarverob9389]

Cool trucks you build thanks for the videos bro

[@Sylvanas72]

You're doing a good job. I really like your build.

[@gusplymale1797]

As much as I'd hate to cover up the wheels entirely a full skirt would suite the truck pretty well. However, that does make it infinitely more difficult to change a flat on the side of the road! Decisions... Decisions... At any rate... The truck is turning into an even more beautiful work of art the further you take it to completion.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yeah, will be toying with skirt ideas. Watch this space🙂

[@joecioe8566]

Came out really nice.

[@shannawilliams4659]

my husband says he has been welding and fabing he's whole life and you a wizard when it comes to this stuff. he wishes he could come and see you work and shake your hand. Lekka one boet he says your the wizard👍✌

[@ratrodsafrica]

Say to hubby I appreciate the compliment! 🙂

[@bulldogstrut1]

Looks awesome. Perfect look and a perfect fit.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!👍

[@discipleoftheword1785]

Brother you seem like your an ok guy. I’m living in Houston Texas. It’s great to find people who represent their geography and dispel stereotypes.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I think I'm OK...😅

[@JeremyWilson]

Running down to my shop this moment to start building this bead roller guide. Lekka man!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Please do! Worth the trouble

[@bruceslattengren8587]

Cool running boards what a job trucks coming together good luck with the rest of the build😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks !👍

[@TheTrooper777]

Very good fabrication man

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@williamrome2257]

Awesome truck !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@mikedyson7330]

Going to make a guide for my roller, nice job as usual , from one old guy to another, have a lakka one.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Please do, absolutely worth it

[@edwardsnowden1380]

Great job… thanks for sharing.

[@vinnybarbara7097]

That guide that you made for the bead roller is awesome. Really enjoying this build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoy it!🙂

[@hellonwheelz3317]

Thank you Div, for the bead roller mod. I'm going to make one tomorrow. I think I'm going to copy the big hand wheel, to replace my crank, as well.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes man, worth the trouble. That wheel makes a big difference to the ease of one man operation

[@dannico58]

of the many fabrication channels I watch on KZbin, you play the BEST timelapse music, I absolutely love the blues, you make some badass running boards too

[@ratrodsafrica]

Wow, thank you!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Div. Not only can you sit back and admire your handy work, you can also celebrate the Springboks win over France🏉 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ratrodsafrica]

With one point! 😅

[@JohnEldred-q2r]

Looks amazing Diff you are the man when it comes to the sheet metal artwork . Thanks for the lessons my brother

[@russelblackwell6041]

Great job matey love the t-shirts too

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Excellent job 👍 looks great

[@eziotaddeo1726]

Diff, you are!!!, for sure the Indian Larry of rat rods, what an awesome ep, so entertaining, great work, loved it, this Huddy is turning out great cheers

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate!

[@micartecca]

Great job on running boards. Love the new rims on an old truck look.

[@aaron9783]

Thanks for your educational and entertaining videos!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro! Much appreciated

[@aafcdriver]

great job !! and YES on the skirt idea !!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Watch this space...🙂

[@aceadman]

Love the work as usual. And the tool mod. I was sitting here thinking, “he should add some precision markings or a ruler on the back there.” And then PRESTO, you said the same! Stole my thunder! 🤪 This rig is looking very very nice. 😊👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate. Great minds think alike!

[@littlepaddy7444]

You've put a lot of work into your running boards Div. The result could not have been better in my opinion. Thanks for taking us on the designing tour. See ya next video.

[@carlf8291]

That truck would look beautiful with a nice paint job.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Not gonna happen, I like rust too much😅

[@waynesmith1878]

When you started this Hudson I had no idea it would come out so nice I would hire you to build old American steel. You have good idea & skills

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@ROBByJONEs-2]

Div those running boards look superb,,i like your jump ahead camera cause we get to see it finished in same episode..brilliant thinking Sir

[@lightbarssirensaustralia]

Outstanding result on the running boards :)

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewmantle7627]

Great sculpture; great audio track, Thanks Div.

[@tiger7777]

Thanks Diff looookiiin cooool 😎!👍🙏God bless you and your family and 🙋see ya later!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Div!!! Great stuff in this video!! The bead rolled running boards turned out awesome and your adjustable guide on the bead roller is a frikkin awesome thing to have. The plug welds do look awesome just like rivets and the added bracing looked great as well!!! Loved the video!! Hope all is well your way Div! See ya in the next one!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ja, you must make a guide like that, works well

[@robertwilliams8010]

Awesome Div !!!! Glad to see you had internet brother! I love your work and your teaching!!!! I need a sticker so I gotta do find that brother 👍👍👍👍

[@karlalton3170]

The bead roller may not be Auto but i wish i had it , it does a great job mate Awesome 😁😁🤘🤘

[@ratrodsafrica]

Those Chinese ones are not that expensive

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I LOVE hearing the rain on your tin roof. thank you for all the inspiration

[@michaelholmes4525]

Bead roller guide … pure genius 😀 absolutely inspired. Another great video - thoroughly enjoyable- thank you Michael Uk 🇬🇧

[@shanewright6958]

It’s time for another good one 👍👍

[@timgiddey]

Your Skills are Incredible and You Are a Hands-on Engineer, Smart... Reall Kool Craftmanship 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you very much!

[@Reddog08]

You are awesome man. Killer build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Diff My Brother, You are a True Artist Sculpting the Steel all the While Educating Us better than any Tech. Ed. In the U.S. ( within Reason, obviously some do care). I Enjoy Your Videos & I’m an Old Cripple that Has Never Done Body Work. Unless Sculpting with White Tail Deer vs. F-350, I’ve gotten several over the Years unfortunately. Have a Lekka One, your Friend from 🇺🇸The East Coast 🇺🇸 USA, Pennsylvania 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@russellkenny911]

The truck is taking shape and the running boards do tie up front and rear fenders, looking great .Thanks for another great video ,keep them coming.

[@clintwalker7720]

That Hudson is looking awesome!

[@lewisanderson1521]

You are a awesome fabricator. The truck is looking awesome.

[@isgakederies4193]

Hi Diff lekka one Love & Respect boet Awesome masterpiece 1939 Hudson rat rod, skillfully crafted and engineered by the genius of RAT RODS FOR AFRICA in the forest shop proudly South Africa Really enjoy your work, very inspiring 💯%🙏 Love & Respect lekka one

[@dwaynecoomber6610]

Well done Diff those running boards look amazing 👏 👍 👌 🙌 looks lekker.

[@micartecca]

Just wanted to say that you are a smart man! I've learned alot from you. GOD Bless you sir!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@HappyHeartKustoms]

looks amazing!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@markstack2309]

Definitely love that hudson absolutely excellent

[@dragontattooee]

The running boards look amazing Div, really suit the look of the Hudson. Have a lekka one Div

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@bradpage8967]

Div, that Hudson is really looking great!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@whatzthis64]

I am always amazed by your talent and dedication to what you’re doing. You are a very talented person, have a great week my friend from South Africa. The truck is really a lekka one. Brian…

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you for the kind words Brian

[@curbshoppin]

Nice work I enjoy watching you 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@stephengorham2195]

You are such a fantastic artist it's a pleasure to watch your work

[@GentlemanCustoms]

Awedome Dif. That Fardboard worked well 😂👍🏼

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Great job on the running boards Div ! Duplicating something for both sides can be very difficult to do ! Your good eye for design really comes through ! What an amazing truck !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you brother. Nobody will know that they are not quite the same...😂

[@alexandermancha7172]

Hi Diff Those bead rolls look like factory. You are a brilliant fabricator. I look forward every Sunday to see Your videos. I watch from California.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you very much!

[@bufords]

Nice work bud!

[@TheOldaz1]

Beautiful job Div, looks even better than I thought it would.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 That was exactly what I thought when you said you'll jave to build the other side. Motorcycles are easier when it comes to that. I thought "that's why I build bikes"😆

[@franktaylor7617]

P.S. Placed my order. Happy to support the channel and proudly wear your shirt here in the US. 🤘✌️

[@TheCrackerBox]

Hey brother, The truck looks amazing !! I would cut off those sharp corners on the bottom of the back fenders. As always ,Thanks for another , Brother !!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man!

[@brycechessum4684]

Running boards look great

[@lawrenceessard4086]

Truck is looking good ,and great job on the bead roller.😊😊😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@danielpancu9841]

Yes sir... that Duff, skirting board, the Hudson, looks great, it has great styleWW You have good taste!!!

[@alanpaulick7815]

Yo Boet. The time and patience you put into fabricating is much appreciated. Your running boards are lekka. Take care and catch you on the next video.

[@stucook8622]

Hey Div! It's great to see you. Thanks for another great video! 🍺

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hey, thanks

[@rashidahmedrajah6392]

Coming along nicely, oom "Diff"...truely inspiring...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@arod273]

Hey Man, I’ve been watching your content and I’m loving it, I also subscribed recently. I will like to thank you for showing us along the way on your projects, great job! I’m from Puerto Rico but I live in Tennessee, USA. I like how you modified your bead roller, I have one similar and will be doing some mods to it. I like that one you did that keeps if from twisting and serves as a guide too, very lekka Man!!! Thanks Bud and keep them coming. 👍🏼

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for the sub amigo. Welcome to my shop!

[@philroser8920]

Nice job on the the running boards. Like

[@ishsiriram6646]

Awesome Div. Glad to have you back. Those boards look great. Thank you for sharing

[@Pops1948]

It was good binge watching Bellos while you were away but there's no substitute for you ol' mate

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate

[@johnfederkeil9211]

I love the rims! They are awesome! Nice job on the running boards, they turned out great! I think skirts on the back would look awesome but then you wouldn't be able to see those beautiful rims!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yeah, it's a catch 22. Let's see...

[@DependableAutoTruck]

great video as usual hope you are doing good

[@ratrodsafrica]

All good, thanks brother

[@donniehodge2548]

Another good one Diff 👍

[@brandygray5894]

Great job man 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@glenmiller3783]

Really nice job on the running boards Div

[@RichardBerry-v5i]

Good to see you again do some good work today love it

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@ODGColornChrome]

Awesome work Diff! Well done and my sticker will soon be on the way! Have a lekka one!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@WilliamPhillips65-69]

Diff, I know there is more time in building than shows on the video. That said, you are one of the best fabricators compared to those I've worked with or watched on KZbin. My welding helmet is off to you Sir...........

[@ratrodsafrica]

Quite a compliment! Thank you Sir!