Using Junk parts to build a custom front and rear suspension for our 51 F1 Rat Rod!

In this video lots of things happen. Austin gets more floor work done on his Buick and I build complete custom front and rear suspension for the 1951 F1 Ford Ratrod / yard art project.
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[@mikedmt]

The front wheel look like they're in the perfect spot, even with the hood on.

[@chrisskeers1983]

I love the grandsons. The cars are cool, but the real gift is the skill, knowledge and self reliance ! Well done sir.

[@1208bug]

Brent the wb looks great to my eyes, but you do you and it will still be great!

[@chicagovasko]

I respectfully disagree id go 12 inches back in the rear wheels

[@chicagovasko]

These comments are amazing everyone is on board for this Brent build cruise. Alll Aboooaaarrrddd!!

[@AndrewGeorge-ig1fn]

This is one of my favorite builds. Put some big obnoxious exhaust between the wheels and the cab.

[@chicagovasko]

I know he's gonna do some special exhaust. Brent always does great exhaust id say put some big ole stacks out the bed

[@timfoster6018]

The wheel base is perfect

[@chicagovasko]

I don't know man I think we could go back 12 inches back in the rear wheels.

[@rayeddy528]

I agree!! I think further back will make it look to stubby !! My opinion and that's worth what you had to pay for it !!! Be careful and God bless !!!! Eddy

[@rayeddy528]

I agree !!! Perfect right where it's at !!!! Eddy

[@robertrandall1233]

It looks Awesome just the way it is!!! With and with out the hood... I would not change a thing. But, it's your build??? It is... what it is!!!

[@chicagovasko]

I like the hood you can drive it in the rain.

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

Sitting outside it needs a hood!

[@craigbowley6783]

That thing looks awesome! And the hood looks cool too 👍

[@albolt31]

Love this new build!!❤

[@chrismarr2663]

Thats perfect! A halfass version of a 4X4!

[@shanewright6958]

It’s coming along nicely 👍👍

[@stevelatronica6025]

Yep, wheel base is Perfect! Cut up that grill and do what you do to it!

[@SchnebsGarage]

Love the stance on that "yard donkey".

[@richardwelcher4836]

Full size Hot wheel. Good stuff.

[@donh8973]

Real cool can't wait to see you drive it😊

[@davidhatch2558]

Awesome job. Nice to see Austin working on his car. Your Awesome for teaching Austin. Thanks Brent for the video

[@pdrphil8159]

One off yard art .. Gotta love it..

[@chicagovasko]

😂

[@halfmoonraven3695]

The word you were looking for is utilized, It's a useful machine.

[@richardhill4862]

I enjoy how you make all the bits and how they come together. The art rod is cool.

[@peterkarlsson3705]

Yes you have to move the axel but that no big deal for you. Love the build its cool and more important you do it just for the fun and thats the best reason to do things

[@blaircrocker9845]

Love to see an inline 6 in this.

[@chicagovasko]

Stupendous Music trumpets slide trambones drums tamborines yes all very good music. It heals the soul bring very good energy. I dig it!!

[@paulmurphy5964]

As others suggested, the big space behind the front wheels might be cured by moving the cab forward, or, filling it with exhaust headers. Even putting some sheet metal to cover the opening might give a different perspective before you commit . It’s all good.

[@canadareals]

Love the front wheel placement!

[@yvestressens3990]

super vidéo, et musique extra,merci,et vive la suite😃🤚👍

[@chicagovasko]

Muchos gracias 😊

[@DependableAutoTruck]

great video thanks for sharing

[@eaglebill3738]

Looking cool, it will need a big beer keg for over the rear axle!

[@terryeustice5399]

Your Rat Rod is cool 😎 Brent. I’m sure you will be tweaking it. Thanks for sharing! 💯👊👍💕

[@garymcintyre6507]

that looks awsome the way it is with the hood

[@Flathead19498ba]

One of the coolest rat rods I've seen .. it would be cool to have it on the road..

[@bass60guy]

A lot of "rat rod" types do have front wheel forward. My humble opinion it looks mint!!

[@tjeffjenkins6226]

So much fun, thanks!

[@veetwin75]

I Love the yard car, reminds me of my younger days on the farm with a beat up 56 ford pickup, no doors or box or windows just pouncing around out in the pastures and ravines

[@WingmanJohnny]

Great job. Looks like you got it all together. Great video

[@montygraham-z4s]

I like the hood

[@timmckinstry5548]

The front wheel placement looks fine. Leaves room for some headers coming off the engine.

[@jaimesan2609]

After you convert this rig into a mini tow truck/ yard donkey, you'll need that front end out as far as possible.

[@jackmehoff2961]

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...

[@indyme2]

Love your work and channel.

[@wolfgangricky]

It'd be cool if you made that a burnout car, used maybe once or twice a year, lol. I kinda look the long look of it in the front, it's a Rat Rod. Bring it back & i think the wheelbase is too small. Just my thought. Ty for taking us along

[@chicagovasko]

I agree this is a super cool build.

[@kyleforeman4543]

Good idea Lol let her rope as they say

[@glennnickerson8438]

I see this as a great way to make something to move cars around the yard!😎

[@michaelbristol6467]

It's a big bag of fun is what it is. Awesome! 😉✌

[@randymack2222]

Just a modern day Doodle Bug Tractor! Put a drawbar on the back of the axle.

[@scotttracey3748]

Love this new build!!

[@garystrozyk6960]

That is so CRAZY ASS COOL !!!

[@todddenio3200]

WRONG.... That is HALFASS COOL.

[@wilburhuff1955]

Yard art !! & And I like it!

[@nightworrior666]

Good video

[@dennisdebrito1638]

Brett What could be cooler than that!! Great build idea!

[@shaneross3344]

glad to see im not the only one that uses tig rods to fill gaps

[@HeartLessGem_]

Brent this bobber is turning out killer, it's giving off that military hotrod era during the 90's/2000's, awesome work once again brent, Ultimate Hotrod/Ratrod Bobber Budget Build 👌🏾🇦🇺 I was born in the 2000's so I don't actually know if the military hotrod era went back that far or if we even indulged in that side of the scene, we got a few hotrod shows here in Australia but no ratrods or stuff like that from what I've seen, or I just need to apply myself and go to more shows 😂👍🏾🇦🇺

[@bigbill709]

Rat Rod coming along nicely.

[@frankleonard6570]

Real cool little vehicule. I like it

[@johnchambers12]

When i was younger we hooked up a field car to drive while you were on the roof of the car. Nice looking field truck! And may i say it took me a few years to get used to the milling machines as an apprentice. I learned to love and respect all of their possibilities! And my VW bug has a 99 inch wheel base , your truck looks Cool!

[@oldtown6240]

Austin is experiencing a home schooled shop class. If he doesn't already, he will later on realize how fortunate he was to be exposed to a full size shop with a mentor.

[@mikewilliams4297]

This thing is really getting super COOL!!! How about finding a 90s super charged GM 3800 V6 for a power plant might fit better and you should be able to find a decent Buick LeSabre or Park Avenue cheap enough. I had one I put 300,000 on sold it to a kid for 350$ and he drove it for 2years before the body rotted away. 😉

[@DedeDallas-]

It really looks good on camera where it is right now

[@chicagovasko]

Almost feels like were in the old shop with this build.

[@tdwz1652]

damn i love the look of this thing, thstvroof chop looks wicked

[@tonywilkes1781]

That's some wheel alignment machine!

[@barrysnell6775]

Personally, I think the wheel base is just right. The front of the hood coming up to right up to about the leading edge of the tire looks great, and I think you'll diminish the look if you move the axle back. If anything, a little rubber out ahead of the truck would be even cooler. Just fill the gap between the rear of the rubber and the front of the door with exhaust pipe. Leaving the sides open will help, too. That said, she's your rig and you gotta look at 'er every day, so do what you gotta do!

[@whittlerdave1440]

Well I think the truck is turning out awesome as always and that's pretty neat that Austin is working on his car again learning about floor pans and how to fix his own rust The only way you're going to learn is to jump right on in Make some mistakes that's how you learn awesome channel is always enjoy it very well Y'all have a blessed day Love from Tennessee

[@KristerRehn]

That firewall is bulletproof...😁

[@chicagovasko]

😂

[@ghouliesgarage3922]

Wow that looks so kewl! I really like the Hood but yeah looks like what you said it would have to come back 5 or 6 inches ( the front end that is ). Austin is surely determined! Can't wait to see his car as a runner ! Great work Austin ! You're not too bad either Brent lol ! Godspeed

[@daleking8529]

Amazing yard art! I like the wheels a little forward but that's just me.

[@chicagovasko]

This ratrod is the 54's mean cousin.👍

[@57moto59]

Front wheel placement is perfect. Just narrow the grille.

[@RobertStewart-r6n]

I liked the hood

[@bobwarner6884]

It would look really cool with a little short pickup bed with a wooden floor and side rails!!

[@rickardjohnson4524]

I like the Hood and everything else, Engine yes? So Freaking Neat!!!...

[@SteveBrock-c7c]

It looks good.😊

[@danprine4457]

When I was a little kid we would refer to this creation as a,doddle bug often used as a tractor.

[@lawerencehughes4837]

It will be a road runner. Soon as your done.. I want to buy it!!!!

[@chrismarr2663]

Hood looks great! Maybe move the front wheels back a couple of inches. Narrow the grill and see how it fits.

[@cjhill726]

I love this thing!

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

A big inline six would be cool in it!

[@terrydeponte4076]

This creation needs to become road worthy

[@SuperfloDee]

The good is super cool please keep it yes maybe front axle needs moving back a hair…loving this build🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@777Timberwolf]

Brent, if you do keep the hood the way it is, I hope you have an old VW Bug laying around and put the back of the bug on hopefully match the round shape of the whole roller truck

[@TCW-hw6iw]

Get that wheel base much shorter and your in for a world of back pain, especially if you plan to boogie around fields. I think once you have the engine in with some honking big exhast pipe it will fil up that space nicely. I'm on board with keeping the grill, the hood would be a nice option, especially to keep out rain. Nice 305 or 350 auto and you'll have a fantastic toy. I'm green with envy !!

[@ferjarvis2841]

Love Pablo 👌✌

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Build a simple box /pickup bed. Bring it out just pass the rear tire. It will look killer. You need to cut the middle out of the grill and narrow it

[@gljarheadj2083]

I love this build! I think you need a motor before you look to see if the front wheels are to far forward.

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Add a bbq to the back of it!! Love it without the hood.

[@phillfarrington5273]

That thing reminds me of something out of the original mad Maxx movie it's awesome

[@jamesstrope9053]

small block with zoomys, and an extreme tow truck on back. wheel base looks good

[@billjohnson8794]

I think it looks great. Where will the oil pan sit?

[@r.a.gilbert7623]

Like it ! Put a V6 in it and move the front wheel 's back !

[@jerrynickell3613]

Put double rear axles on the back and it will look more balanced! But I still love it!

[@tomandpeg4818]

Brent, I hope you make this rat rod street legal. I think it would show great. Regardless, I really like the direction you’re taking it. ps. Music is just fine.

[@LamontStorm]

That's so cool

[@jonpeters2700]

Move the front axle back, then reposition the rear axle back a little and then put a mini box on it.

[@markdebano944]

The truck is looking really cool. It’s cool to be able to use your machines more and make things you would have to wait on!! Even the Fast Cut makes things easier. I think I would be calling the truck a Modern Doodle Bug!! lol Something I am trying to find is the video where you “Retired “ from your everyday job?? I remember you would say things about after you get home from work and then you would work some crazy late hours 😂😂😂.

[@franksgarage8551]

Thinking if you squared off(ish) the old wheel tubs below the hood it would change the proportion. Putting hood on definitely changed the look.

[@SteveBrock-c7c]

What would be cool, two giant headlights one on each side of the front cab. Kinda like eyes.❤😊

[@hasbeengood]

Keep the hood!! Looks pretty sharp.

[@TairnKA]

At 8:47; Well, if you need a stylized arrow to point at something, there you go. ;-) At 28:18; Yep, with the cost of metal that it is, Right, use every square inch of it. ;-D

[@giddwrx1]

This is coming along very cool. How about leave the hood the length it is and narrowing the grill, and slanting it out like a cowcatcher?

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Great Job Sir ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ScottGovey]

Run it with the hood and just how it is!!!!!

[@Huskiedrive361]

Rather than moving the front axle rearward, it seems it would be much easier to move the cab forward. The slope of the toe board matches the arch of the frame rails very nicely.