CHOPPING THE ROOF (Part 3) -Lowering the Door Frames

[@flatworm00]

I have learned so much watching your videos...Thanks

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad to hear it! Thanks

[@JeremyWilson]

When you blow a hole in the thin metal, it makes me smile, because I realize that I am not the only one on the planet that does that. I am working on my 19 ‘51 Willys wagon, but I am laid up from a surgery for six weeks. Your channel is helping me get through this. And thank you for the language lessons. Lekker boet.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I think blowing holes is common, just that most are too shy too show it! 😅 Hey, wishing you speedy recovery from the surgery! Know what its like, I've been there.

[@jonathontaylor8861]

Yep gap bridging is something all levels of welders need to master!

[@dragontattooee]

Lekka Boet , thanks for the lessons in Afrikaans . In Ireland we would say it looks “ The Dogs Bollocks “ when something looks good . Love the handle

[@ratrodsafrica]

Suppose I got me some dog's bullocks then?🤣

[@dragontattooee]

The chevy is the dogs bollocks

[@donaldhalls2189]

Enjoy your smoke break, even though you wouldn't stop thinking of the next part, that door handle, looks cool, lecta bunt, thanks for the language lesson, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@ratrodsafrica]

Never stop thinking 😅

[@sb18436572]

You're very easy to watch and learn from.

[@dougdority5589]

Keep them coming the same way you’re doing them!

[@paulsmith6002]

You are very creative, never cease to amaze me

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Lekka boet!!! You are a great fundi!!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Might be that I'm just fungi!🤣

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Your knocking it out Div!!!! Cant wait to see more!!!! Hope all is great!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet, all well. We keep rolling as long as we can!

[@jeffmesser796]

Excellent again my new friend. Jeff

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Jeff

[@henrygibson1530]

Like the door handles the chop is looking good.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Henry

[@sheldonkleeman759]

I have really learned a lot about design and building thanks

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure man. Happy if I can help!

[@TheOldaz1]

Thanks Div, entertaining and instructional.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moltenmetal5645]

Love chopped tops, been wanting to try to chop one myself for awhile now. You make it look so easy lol

[@roberteverette4766]

Hello from OHIO, USA, been watching since part one and this the best how to chop a top video I have seen. Your video will help me chop my 54 Ford COE. Thanks for sharing. I have enjoyed your other videos too

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you. Good luck with your project

[@irvinlewis5022]

Latches are awsome! Simple design, works well, creative touches, make for a perfect solution.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Irvin!

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Good job brother 👍, it get ruff some times

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Cool door pulls and handle.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@timhanson2080]

It's coming along so nice. Anyone would be proud to cruise around in that. Thanks for the update 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you man!

[@chrislewis4830]

fantasic door look i love it and stylish too

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Chris!

[@dontrump9362]

Young man, you are an inspiration using minimal tools to get the job done! 👍 Have a great rest of the week and a super weekend. 🇺🇸🙏

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Don. All the best that side too!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

Doors turned out awesome, like the latches.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like the latches! 😅

[@paulmcmain1760]

Coming along nicely

[@TheFrameoff]

Nice job , one cool rat

[@johnwesner3935]

Great video! I'm from Wisconsin, USA. Due to the climate salt has been used to melt snow and ice on the winter roads back to the 50s. No shortage of rust. This makes welding patch panels real interesting. Chasing holes sucks! But, " it's only metal"! I'm in the middle of repairing the front lip on my 1964 F100. What a mess!:( There is enough solid material to establish the original shape but when I started cutting out the bad, the stresses in the curved shape wants to go back straight!! That's what keeps me up at night! Thanks

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hello John from Wisconsin! That salt must be a real killer! Yes, cutting out rust and finding decent metal for welding can be a real challenge. Good luck with the job!

[@bomcdaniel3005]

Nice job on the doors.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you

[@citytinhead]

Really like door handles and wooden spacers are a fantastic idea!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@chriskappes9170]

The roof and door you have explained so much i havent done this but considered now i just need to find my 4th project to work on thanks from smerica

[@ratrodsafrica]

Go find that 4 th one!😅

[@otterbeme1]

you are very clever, be proud

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@dwaynecoomber6610]

🥳 well done 👏

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! 😃

[@fjbowen3155]

I like your door handles, shows with a little thinking you can make it work! Truck has come along nicely. Keep the updates coming.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Necessity is the mother of crude invention!😅 Thank you

[@docsoleguyrodshop3756]

Hey Diff, been a while for me. Thanks for the videos! Given me some good ideas...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Happy to hear that man! Thanks

[@sergiocabrera8977]

Good job again, i was thinking in Mr Bean's car but it wasnt't.

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Another very good tutorial. You make it look easy yet I know there are hours involved in those doors. Love the detail on the door latches ! Lekka Boet

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, doors did take a bit of time 😅

[@sharndupreez1]

Wow Perfect! I like the wooden spacers!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! 😊

[@edrushbrook]

Enjoyed the video, boet!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad to hear it! Thanks boet😀

[@nom8er]

Sweet! 👍

[@gmc.joesousa4360]

Looking Good

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you

[@ericwilkes238]

Cool ride clyde

[@robbollom7396]

good work Dif..enjoy your vids..

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Rob!

[@chuckdivel3600]

Awsome idea.

[@davidwalls850]

Awesome work brother. Always look forward to your next video. 👍✌️

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GearheadStew]

The chop looks sweet! Lots of work involved, but it sure changes the attitude of the truck! 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. A Bit of sweat always makes a difference 😅

[@heidenfelderkustoms1502]

I’ve done this job before but I like your wood spacers. Good idea

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, the wooden spacers work really well👍

[@rescueinoldraggedy7407]

i like it , looking good my friend

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Sir

[@matthewfocke5360]

Thanks for sharing.

[@haztutaki2433]

That was really lakka boot to watch and learn I also watched the roof cut and video and that was also very educational as well watching the way you solve the alignment issues so darn good to watch mate thanks for the great videos Ive seen so far on this build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man, glad you liked it🙂

[@danlabelle6210]

I was always scare to cut a roof but now whit videos I nu I cane do it

[@ratrodsafrica]

Very happy if it can help. Good luck!

[@geoffreymills9932]

I lika bro,, lol nice work 👏 👍

[@leeburke4060]

sweet looking doors i missed # 1 -2 -3 i think i picked you up at #4

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@nolsvanwyk833]

Goeie werk oom

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie Nols!

[@jiminycricket2230]

KZbin had me subscribe to your channel a second time for some reason. I just wanted to say thank you for the great "how to" on the roof chop. I to was a welders for 20 yrs myself but never had the confidence to do a roof chop but I sure do now. You make it look so easy to do and im sure there will be surprises ( there always are) the first time you do anything is always a little scary. I don't really have anyone around to call on if I get stuck so I think that's what held me back. Anyway keep up the good work sparky!! I appreciate what you do. I'm definitely not done learning. 👍👌🙏

[@ratrodsafrica]

If the videos can help, I'll be real happy! Do it man, only one way to learn. Good luck!

[@ekim000]

Daai bakkie is befok boet! Or, 'That truck is the shit bro!' for our American cuzzins.

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂 Dankie boet!

[@eloyanzaldua7433]

I finally bot my first old car, 1950 Chevy but I'm not sure if I'll lower the top. Maybe on the next one but I'm still watching how u tinker with getting everytin fitting properly. Take care my friend.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Just have fun!

[@MichelHemmerechts]

Leuk wat u allemaal doet, gr uit Brussel

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie!

[@anthonysinclair5721]

The build is going great and really moving along! 🔥🔥🔥Looking forward to seeing the interior come to life and seeing it going down the road. 👍😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. One step at a time and we will get there

[@dougtexas9075]

Worked out very nicely.

[@glennmiller9031]

Door hinges and latches are killer.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@davidweidner1675]

Everything is sweet--lekka

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂Thanks!

[@kallibrand4106]

Ek geniet jou werk . Boer maak n plan met enigiets .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Nes jy sê boet! Dankie.

[@markstack2309]

Too kool

[@barendjohannesclausen7605]

naand se diff,hoop jy voel al beter met jou verkoue.dankie vir die video.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hello Barend. Ja dankie, is darem weer aan die gang!

[@johnnymac1580]

Not bad ⚡️

[@alm7707]

Don't feel bad about quitting early. I find that I can't work a full day like I used to, after 22 hours I'm beat

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂

[@tattooeddude72]

Love it may I use this door handle idea.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Go for it! Welcome anytime!

[@tattooeddude72]

Thanks you are such an inspiration for me

[@Afro408]

🤣🤣 Yeah diffy. Measure twice, cut once. Ha!! Sometimes I've measured thrice and still stuffed it up! 🤣🤣

[@waynenugent1229]

Dig the door handles diffy, she's really shaping up.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Wayne. Thought you would think it is a little crude!😂

[@waynenugent1229]

@@ratrodsafrica Na diffy definitely lekker man.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Congrats! Fits perfectly well. 2) Will the driver side door have at least a kind of lock mechanism? Or will you always have the rat rod sitting unlocked (even while being on oldtimer events etc.? Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@ratrodsafrica]

With no side windows, its kinda pointless having a door lock😆

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

@@ratrodsafrica Thanks for replying and especially for giving another heart. I totally appreciate both very much. 2) Okay, now I see. Sincerely yours.

[@janwiersma1449]

lekker man, dikke prima.👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Dankie!😅

[@seanhammon6639]

Teflon fingers!

[@stuffdexdoes223]

I'm curious to hear the plan for those gaps under the bonnet sides, louvers? Holes? Exhaust up thru there?

[@ratrodsafrica]

No plans at this stage... let's see what develops😅

[@ronaldvanderwesthuizen5918]

Great work. Are you going to temporarily fit the Hudson load box

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. No ways, that Hudson load box is staying with its cab! I'll build something for the Chevy, watch this space.. 😂

[@51001rc]

First, great videos! The videos of the roof and door chops will certainly help me on my 46 ford trucks. I have one question, how long did it take to the complete job?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you. Difficult question to answer, it will depend on your skill level. What I will add though, is that it takes a lot longer than many KZbin channels make it out to be. Its not a 15 minute job, actually quite a lot of work!

[@moisesribeiro6007]

Muito louco The best

[@playagallery]

Truck looks tough, still have any of those T-shirt? Great design!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. There's a link in the description for the shirts

[@playagallery]

And to myself I say, Duh ! And to you I say, Thank you

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@playagallery 👍

[@RichieCat4223]

2:02 Do you think the handle weight might cause the latch to rotate down do to vibration when you drive it ?

[@ratrodsafrica]

I think the spring creates enough friction to prevent that but we will find out down the line😅

[@RichieCat4223]

@@ratrodsafrica OK thanks

[@stevecorner5069]

I like the latch idea too, but as well my concern would be security with vibrations. I might have made so you have to pull up on the handle to release rather than down. I was also thinking that maybe the latches from the Nissan might have been utilized in the chev doors. But all in all I really enjoy the build and learning from you, so a big thank you to you.

[@jaylee931]

curious about windows..how do they cut them to size..

[@ratrodsafrica]

I'll be posting a video about the windows on Wednesday. Will explain everything.

[@古道2024]

The feature of no window is something need reconsider, if it is my project 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnnymac1580]

Lanka Boot muchacho😂

[@tryphontournesol427]

In German lecker means litteraly "delicious". As German, Dutch and Afrikaans are quite close, it's easy to understand how lekker could mean "cool" in Afrikaans.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Well, the original meaning of the Afrikaans word is actually delicious! Like you say, those languages are close.

[@DoonerF]

Another great vid!!!!!! I like how you are showing that a average Joe could do this if he puts his mind to it. A lot of these other guys tell you that you have to measure 1523 times and do 25 geometry equations and blah, blah, blah. I really appreciate you taking us through your processes. Do you think your door handle will stay put on rough bumpy roads? I have a fix in mind, but can’t explain it. Since you have the spring, my idea would work, I think. Kind of a latch for the handle. Keep up the great work. You know you always get 👍🏻 👍🏻 from Texas. Oh. Can you spell todays new words? I’d like to use them here.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Lekka boet! (cool bro)😅 Yes man, no black magic or "look how good I am..." just some common sense, persistence, practice. I think the handle will stay put. That spring works well and more tension can be applied by simply tightening the nut a little more. Thanks for those Texas thumbs!

[@garyrhoades1455]

Kekka-boot

[@erneststevenson3872]

Where in SA are you? A little personal info would be welcome. Jy's n interesante ou bok.

[@ratrodsafrica]

😆 I'm on a small farm near Mossel Bay. Been sharing bits of info in previous videos

[@FredB-ym8vy]

Dis nou 'n stokperdjie wat ek begin oorweeg... "Rat rods" het voorheen nie by my aanklank gevind nie, maar ek begin verstaan wat alles daarin gaan.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Meeste kar fun wat jy ooit sal hê! Hot rods sonder al die duur blink goed en geen reels😀

[@madusathe2nd333]

Lekker boet

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂Thanks!

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

What was the word.for good bro leka boot

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, lekka boet! 😅 Thanks man

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

I look forward to seeing your new videos ur just like the rest of us common men working in our small shops keep pounding lil buddy LEKKA BOET

[@mrolcarguy]

Nice chop....]Like your language lessons.....There is a body man in Newfoundland Canada that I think you would enjoy, His KZbin channel name is....fitzee's fabrications. Look up "patches" What he does with this old truck is unreal. I'm 70 years old, have been doing body work all my life his tips and info go's beyond the limit....really enjoy your cannel.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@fueladdictiongarage7048]

👍🏻🍺

[@62_C10]

Lekka Boet

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Bob!

[@waynesleat1319]

Your cutting disc is on the wrong way round, the writing want to be facing up as it's designed to work that way, otherwise you got end up with the disc shattering.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Huge point of controversy this one. But if you really want to dig deep, its got nothing to do with the label or the writing. Its about the center metal inserts on the disc and whether it is fitted on both sides or just one side

[@chuckdivel3600]

I’m not far behind ya brother

[@Hogkat]

Lekker soos n' krekker

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂 👍

[@fredfabris7187]

Lekka bot… is that ho spelled?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! We spell it: Lekka boet😀

[@fredfabris7187]

@@ratrodsafrica cool, I’m gonna work that onto my normal vocabulary, my friends will be impressed 👍😂🤣

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@fredfabris7187 👍🤙😄

[@garyjohnson801]

Where did you learn English at. And how long have you been speaking it. Because you actually speak it better than some people that was born here in the USA and it's just because they are to lazy to speak right.

[@ratrodsafrica]

We were taught English at school as a second language but only really learned to speak it when I was traveling and working away. Spent a good few years in the Caribbean and a year on the East Coast of the States