Flip up License Plate, Torn out Pump Nozzle and more - 1951 Chevy Rat Truck Build

[@fredrickstafford1744]

Yes let's take a ride to town..

[@ratrodsafrica]

Will do! This coming Wednesday if all goes well😅

[@aceadman]

Definitely. Town. Let’s go! 😊👍👍

[@СтаниславДмитриев-н9п]

Greetings from cold Russia, Diff! You're a wonderful person! I really like what you're doing!

[@randyrocket461]

Keep the videos coming i enjoy them and i love to hear your voice

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job duff. Always good to see a new video my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@ratrodsafrica your very welcome sir.

[@frankmarsh115]

The bonnet side work looks good, but then the truck has been a project that we all enjoyed. Thanks

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@djscrews]

That pump nozzle is genius!! 😂😂

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Thanks a bunch Diff. 👍 She’s getting close now. The gas nozzle is a good laugh! Well done. Lol I’m on board for a town trip!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Got your seat booked brother!

[@StirlingLighthouse]

@@ratrodsafrica Excellent! Has anyone else called shotgun yet? lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@StirlingLighthouse afraid so, you guys will have to fight for it!😅

[@StirlingLighthouse]

@@ratrodsafrica All good. Game on! 🥊 Lol

[@СтаниславДмитриев-н9п]

Hi, from the cold Russia, Diff!. You so cool man, like my father! I like your jokes man! And wath

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hey, dont know how to say your name, but thanks man! I think its the first time I speak to someone in Russia!👍

[@kenbredow8727]

I turned my 1982 class C Chevy motorhome into one cool flatbed! Always remember 40 years old isn't old if your a tree. Best of luck to you and yours!

[@robertstevison1448]

Can't wait to hear that thing fire up and run down the road !!!! Pray yall are having an awesome day brother say hi to everyone for me

[@ratrodsafrica]

Soon as I get some bits and pieces. Watch this space!😅

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Mr. Div RRFA 👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (video and work). Amongst other things I love the swinging license plate. But the faster you drive, the less it will stay readable because the wind will push it back. Hope that no police will have a problem with this. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@kevinberry3940]

You never disappoint 👍👍😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@dirtyburd71]

looking great! yeah! let's take a ride into town!! can't wait to see it go under it's own power!!!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Got your seat booked!😅

[@alanpaulick7815]

Yes I want to go shopping with you Diff. Thanks for the Monday video. The cabbie is looking lekka. 👌

[@ratrodsafrica]

Will take you with if you bring your credit card! 😅

[@davidwood1923]

Wow!... You Have Really come a Long Way with this One

[@ishsiriram8286]

Almost there...Looking good 007, Will be great to see it running...Thank you for sharing Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ha,ha! Maybe an ejection seat too?

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video and yes let's take a ride to town 👍👍🇨🇱

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your seat is booked for this coming Wednesday! Dont be late 😅

[@mattchastain1770]

Can't wait for the road trip! Really enjoy your videos!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Matt! Your seat is booked😅

[@wesleybateman5837]

Great to hang out with Div . Thanks man

[@daninster]

looking better everyday... congrats

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@leonardwalters154]

I'd enjoy seeing what your part of the world looks like 👍😉

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, we'll take a ride to town this coming Wednesday!

[@leonardwalters154]

@@ratrodsafrica thanks diff

[@DoonerF]

I’m loving the details. I got just the gear shift knob for you. It’s a naked lady. Wish I could get it to you. 😊 There is nothing wrong with a little added humor here and there. Works pretty good. It helps start conversations. I would love to go on the trip to town with you. It’s very interesting to see the way different places do things. 👍🏻👍🏻!!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Who doesn't like a naked lady!😂If all works out, we'll go to town this coming Wednesday!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Road trip 🤗 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your seat is booked!😅

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

@@ratrodsafrica front seat🤗, not the the flat bed😖 my broken back couldn’t take it👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@alasdairhamilton1574 you got it man! We'll shove all the youngsters in the back😂

[@billscruggs5170]

Hell yes let's go to town

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your seat is booked Bill!😅

[@bart9859]

Div, Back in the late 50s and early 60s GM would use glass bottles for overflow and for windshield wiper fluid containers. I think it would be great to see more of your country next week. Bart

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your seat is reserved Bart

[@luanmiddel7888]

Lyk goed oom, lekker man - bonnet lyk awesome so .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie Luan

[@circledhomestead4358]

Can’t wait for the ride duff!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, got your seat booked for this coming Wednesday!😅

[@dericktrx7573]

Your a very cool guy! Enjoy your videos man!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoy brother!

[@lewisanderson1521]

You do a great job. Looking good. Yes film your way to town.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Will do a road trip!

[@WayneEarls]

Yes another video!

[@brianhaw9398]

I like the fuel nozzle,and the James Bond license plate! Very creative!👍🇨🇦

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@markrobertson9015]

Great work finishing up it's always the small things that take up the time.yeah l think a drive in your part of the world would be nice take care.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, we'll go for a drive on Wednesday!

[@paosaelee7846]

Please take us with you to go into town, I want to see what you guys have over there in South Africa. Thank you

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your seat is booked brother! I'll see you on Wednesday!

[@broncosager3496]

I like your additions to the hood!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Bronco! Cool name😅

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Yesssir!!! Im down for the road trip. Sounds like a lekka time!!! Enjoyed the video!! The mirrors turned out sweet and so did the additions you did to the opening between hood and fender!! See ya in the next one!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Got your place reserved! We going this coming Wednesday!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@ratrodsafrica right on Boet!!

[@mikebeidelman6051]

Hi Brother, as always, I have enjoyed spending my time with you in the shop what could be better?

[@philiphemphill4980]

Come on all subscribers and those watching this channel Div deserves to have 50k sub hopefully more spread the word cheers from OZ

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro, appreciate the support!

[@pa6390]

Awesome truck. Talented man.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks very much!

[@SeansNewWorld]

It would be great to see your part of the world

[@ratrodsafrica]

Deal!😅

[@tv-ll5bl]

Great one.. Road trip sounds great 👍

[@chriswilliams5273]

I'll come to town for sure. Keep you're hair bruv 👍🍺

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, booked a seat for you!😅

[@rescueinoldraggedy7407]

its funny how that list grows , i got a nice size list my self , be safe my friend

[@ratrodsafrica]

Those lists! They never seem to get shorter!

[@LuisPerez-gl6xp]

Looks really good!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@TheOldaz1]

Good stuff Div, been binge watching your chanel - in case you didn't notice. Didn't get to see the whole build in order, but hey man, I'm looking. Love your work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother! Thought I saw a new face in the shop...😄

[@mikejackman4416]

This truck is looking so good,,,,keep at it sir,,,those Ffffin frost plugs usually ours pop out from freezing lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Good to see you didn't let her take the goaty, your rig is getting flash now, looking excellent, I would do all the welch plugs (freeze plugs which ever) I found if one is rusted others aren't far behind, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Yes, doing all would be the right thing to do...

[@polatroyed8677]

Looking forward to the first drive, got my fingers crossed your doing tires also on your trip to town... the wheels need some love, getting close now! Cheers DIFF 🍻

[@ratrodsafrica]

This is a full on budget build, no money for new wheels! But they will be getting much love, watch this space!😅

[@polatroyed8677]

@@ratrodsafrica Cool man 👍 I'm sure you can work your magic on the wheels no need for new ones 👌 a make over and cheap tires 👍👍

[@chrissweet6298]

Hell yea let’s go for a rip

[@ratrodsafrica]

You got it bro!

[@shanefagan9642]

Ill come to town with you. Look forward to seeing your area. Good video as always diff 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Got a seat for you!😅

[@czechbixkut]

Take us to town!

[@ratrodsafrica]

My truck is filling up fast, but got a space for you on the back!😅 We leaving this coming Wednesday!

[@mikeabercrombie2281]

Yeah that would be cool like to see you're part of the world

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, we leaving on a trip this coming Wednesday

[@hotrodcharliemanous2445]

Would like to see more of your area and town. Truck looking good. Good job on the videos.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! We'll take a ride this coming Wednesday. Hopefully😅

[@thequixotryworkshop2424]

Hi Diff! Sorry about that stupid welsh-plug man. Those injuries looked sore… When I do work and things go bad, I chase the devil away, break the curses and speak blessings over the thing. That works like clockwork everybtime😄

[@johnnymac1580]

Not bad ⚡️

[@ciscokidfab7595]

Road trip!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes Sir! Truck is pretty full, but we will squeeze you in!😅

[@ArmstrongProds]

Awesome creativity! Take us on a trip man...that would be trippy :)

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. We ride on Wednesday!

[@davidbadion7917]

A tour would be very cool.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your seat is booked for this coming Wednesday!😅

[@Styrbord]

Sand down a small piston and use that for a shifter :) I love your vids! Do a road trip!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Not a bad idea with the piston! The ones I have are all too large, will have to go hunting for a small one...

[@Styrbord]

@@ratrodsafrica I think a moped Will work or one from a lawn mower. Thanks for answering that made my day!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Div!!!! The clip where you said you was bloody poking yourself full of holes literally made me 😂 that freeze plug was being a royal pain!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂 I'm sure you know about poking holes!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@ratrodsafrica yepper 😂

[@richcaseaxon]

Looking forward to the ride along, Dif

[@ratrodsafrica]

Got your seat reserved Rich!😅

[@richcaseaxon]

@@ratrodsafrica YOURE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD! LOL cheers.

[@johnmahoney2178]

Let’s see it 👀💯💪👍

[@davejones3038]

A road trip sounds like fun man. Show us the sites. We're just going into winter but you have summer coming so feel free to brag about the hot weather. lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂Well, it's our turn now...

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Div, a ride to town would be Lekka, be great to see some of your country. Wish you the best. 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Got your seat booked!😅

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Looking good. Town run should be good.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, we leave on Wednesday 😅

[@sharndupreez1]

Awesome Div, I like all the litte changes! And I'm glad you got rid of the yellow on the back. It already looks better!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Sharn. When you coming back?

[@sharndupreez1]

@@ratrodsafrica Looks like more towards the end ish of Nov. Check your Whatsapp sent you gages 🙌🏻

[@TheFrameoff]

like what you did with the space between the fender and hood , really cleaned it up .. Build On

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro. Yes, I'm happy with it now

[@LaDaveNCLa]

I'd love to see where you live!

[@ratrodsafrica]

You'll see some this coming Wednesday!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Diff, I personally would enjoy seeing more of the beautiful country where you live. The trip looking for more old " junk" was great. I worked with a fellow who actually did show up on the job one morning with the ripped out gas nozzle hanging from his gas filler. Thanks!!:)

[@ratrodsafrica]

I've reserved a seat for you! Cant imagine that a ripped out nozzle could happen for real!!!?😅

[@johnnymac1580]

Going to town, I have at least 10 auto parts stores close to me⚡️

[@ratrodsafrica]

Lucky you!

[@dragontattooee]

Looking good Boet, absolutely sucks about the freezer plug, the pump handle is brilliant, love it. The truck is looking great, have a Lekka one Div

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Brian. I guess if you mess with old shit, some trouble can be expected 😅

[@stevo.jurisic1980]

I always look forward to new content from you Div! Your ideas, and alternative thinking is such a breath of fresh air my friend....considering all the mundane cookie cutter fabrication out there.....your workmanship truly shines above and beyond mate!.....a truly unique mind Div 👌🏼 Keep up the fantastic work champion..... Cheers brother....🍻 🇦🇺

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hey Stevo! Thanks for all the compliments mate, appreciate!

[@stevenhanding554]

Kool builds. Use a wrench for a shifter handle

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@stevenhanding554]

Wrench or a broken ratchet. Im using a ratchet for my shifter in my 4 wheel drive.

[@tjaartvanderwalt8461]

Yes Div, nou lyk die area tussen die enjinkap en modderskerm eersteklas!. Mal oor die petrolpomppyp wat gaan wapper oor die teer!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ah, bly Jy like dit nou!😅

[@eddiegarcia7374]

Love the videos when will you start the Hudson truck? I am addicted to your videos I have learned a lot and am amazed by your vision and knowledge. Keep up the good work. I would like to see more of the country side my friend Charl Devillers was from SA and always bragged on the beauty of it.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! The Hudson is only a pile of parts, complete build from the ground up required

[@maryfinchum9741]

Ride ! 👍🏻

[@ratrodsafrica]

You got it!

[@MauricioGoncalves.]

I want to see it working my friend, good luck buying the parts!

[@ratrodsafrica]

We'll get there!

[@davidweidner1675]

Lekka Dif the devil is in the details

[@gravelfloorgarage5818]

Great Journey my Brother. You are an inspiration for the people out there.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I appreciate that! If I can inspire, its mission accomplished!

[@robertamor3203]

nice job diff looking forward to see more i did like your idea for your number plate i may try it on my p100 pick up

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, do it man😅

[@willwade1101]

I've got an old bowling ball you can use on that shifter.

[@markorr1874]

for your safety dude

[@ratrodsafrica]

?

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

I'm digging the opening below the hood and fender nice touch 👌 and yeah maybe include your local area some that would be very cool to us foreigners?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! We taking a ride to town on Wednesday. Dont be late 😅

[@willwade1101]

bolt the plate vertically below the headlight.

[@kennycarter8179]

I noticed your new addition looks really good! Had the same thought about a leather strap. Love the build! Yes on the road trip!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@kallibrand4106]

Nice video Div. Ek hou van jou overflow bottel en koper pyp . So n bietjie " steampunk" touch . Jou nommerplaat is briljant . Jammer oor die freeze plugs . Ek dink jy gaan sonder moeite stainless steel of brass kry . Die ou galvenized plugs het tog net gevrot . Jou aircleaner wat by die bonnet uitkyk is kwaai . As jy bang is die ding perform sleg kan ek altyd help om n turbo op te sit . Ek het al baie slapende pêre wakkergemaak in die 30 jaar wat ek met hulle woel . Laat waai Div ek wil saamry .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie Kalli! Wel, ons kan nou nie 'n turbo op die budget build sit nie, maar dalk in die toekoms op 'n ander projek? Hoe gaan ek jou in die hande kry?

[@paulmcmain1760]

I want to go to town too

[@ratrodsafrica]

OK, will make space for you too!

[@bashfullbuzzard]

that space under the hood and finders you could heavy wire screen or you could dimple die it. On your gear shift knob maybe a pool cue ball or 8 ball

[@ratrodsafrica]

The ball is not a bad idea!

[@GUE5TPA55]

take me to town

[@ratrodsafrica]

I've reserved your seat, we going this coming Wednesday!😅

[@robertstevison1448]

Waiting patiently for the road trip lol !!! Always enjoy your adventures !!!! You will get all of the bugs worked out brother !!!! Nothing like having the scrapes and scratches from close quarters mechanicing

[@ratrodsafrica]

Road trip coming up!

[@apere003]

Looking forward to you finishing the truck brother....great job so far

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍. We will get there!

[@willwade1101]

You want it to really go fast, paint a go fast stripe down the middle and put STP stickers on it. HAHAHA.

[@paulbryan4605]

Road trip I'm in

[@ratrodsafrica]

Seat reserved!

[@paulbryan4605]

Great. this we'll be my first time riding shotgun on the left side.👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@paulbryan4605 😁

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Looking like a winner my friend! That sucks about the freeze plug leaking, but better to find out now I guess. Digging the front license plate mount! Overall awesome my friend!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@t4lovers688]

Road trip

[@ratrodsafrica]

You got it man! Leaving on Wednesday!😅

[@СтаниславДмитриев-н9п]

Sorry for my English)))

[@ratrodsafrica]

Your English is good! Much better than my Russian!😅

[@philroser8920]

I love how you use what is around the farm great job. I was wondering is you wanted to try glueing part of a tire tread on the rounded part on the back of the truck so it still looks like a tire? What do I know? Great build

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Interesting idea!

[@philroser8920]

Also was thinking if you beefed it up could use another vehicle to push start if the starter went out

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Love the details man ! panels you added on the side of the hood really finished it. The dragging fuel hose will get a lot of attention ! You can expect to be stopped by concerned citizens. (I had a neighbor that took the back door off his horse trailer. He would load his mule in the trailer and drive around. Concerned people would stop him to inform him that the door fell off. He would proudly tell them that his mule was so well trained that he didn't need a door.) Would love a ride along to town video ! Maybe a tour of your local parts store. Here in Missouri USA if your vehicle didn't have seat belts or signal lights originally , it is legal for them not to have seat belts or turn signals. In your case , if you call the truck an 80's Nissan , then belts and signals would be required here. keep up the good work!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks my brother! Expecting to have some fun with that fuel hose. 😂 We have the same here regarding seat belts, but officially its a Nissan...😅 Maybe I get some brownie points from the cops...

[@jamesferrell9404]

Have you thought about using a piston head for shifter handle?

[@ratrodsafrica]

Need to find a small one somewhere!

[@chriscutajar3297]

Man, that FKN petrol bowser pump is too goooood mate....!!!!!!1 yeah glad most of that YELLOW is GONE...... lov ya work BRO... have a LAKKA one !!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Chris! Yeah, I think we gonna have some fun with that pump nozzle😅

[@beaverdam3252]

Road trip I call shot gun🤪😁😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ah man, too late for shotgun... but we'll squeeze you in!😅