How to make and fit your own windshield!

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Rat Rods for Africa

Rat Rods for Africa

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@billwhite9701
@billwhite9701 2 жыл бұрын
My new hero “ I don’t need no government telling me what I need to be safe” nice work on glass always wondered how that would work out gluing the glass in on older vehicles. Thanks for sharing
@kevinumhey5939
@kevinumhey5939 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty , but NO apologies needed . You do fine work , it looks great . I laughed at the toilet paper on the work bench . God Bless and stay well !
@djscrews
@djscrews Жыл бұрын
Great video. That rubber trim was a good idea!
@aw8388
@aw8388 Жыл бұрын
My depression era parents instilled this into all of their children: "Use it up; wear it out! Make it DO, or do WITHOUT." I like what you've done. I've used stainless steel bowls for firewall indentations on some of my airplanes, and truck cowl modifications.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's a good motto, we've become consumers...
@peterelias2345
@peterelias2345 Жыл бұрын
What I like is your word "forest engineering" and it works for your car building project ... fantastic 👍
@unclemarksdiyauto
@unclemarksdiyauto 2 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean about brownie points with the wife! I am the head of my house! And she is the neck that turns the head! LOL! Spiling! Div, you just taught this guy something again! Your buddy did a great job of cutting the glass! The glass trim turned out fine.
@peterrobins3708
@peterrobins3708 Жыл бұрын
Love this channel. Bloke doing it his way. No Bullsh!t, 100% up front, honest & authentic. Not an ounce of fake theatre, just a real person doing it their way. A ton of smart wise thinking, brilliant Make-Do Technology mixed in. Think its clever & useful art. Your canvas & its pretty cool to let the painter paint & produce something out of discard tin. Keep on Keeping On - "Baie cool" (Yes I had to look that translation up hahaha)
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Yeah man, my beard is too grey for all that fakery nonsense 🙂
@SailingSarah
@SailingSarah 2 жыл бұрын
The part where you're installing the adhesive with the music... I totally got stressed from the suspense! 🤣🤣
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
😂 A bit of fun while editing! Maybe an anticlimax cause nothing happened...😅
@harley1969chuco
@harley1969chuco 8 ай бұрын
its Beautiful me and besides you cant see it from my house in New Mexico hahahah just kidding its an amazing truck congrats thanks for sharing
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 8 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@seymorebuttz7936
@seymorebuttz7936 2 жыл бұрын
Cut a V in the plastic tip of your urethane applicator to get the recommended profile. Also put your glue and rubber trim in the sun for awhile it will be more flexible an glue will move more easily. I've done thousands of windshields and your approach is solid. Great work.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So one learns!
@NoName-OG1
@NoName-OG1 2 жыл бұрын
In my late teens worked for a glass shop that had a shaper nozzle that did a box shaped bead with a half round on top. That flattened out making a nice straight line under the glass. Can’t find anything like it on the all knowing all seeing internet. But in that same shop had a notcher tool to cut tips in a few profiles. And some old guys who were artists in cutting nozzles.
@eddiemonroe2591
@eddiemonroe2591 Жыл бұрын
Great channel you start with what you have and keep it simple
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@markcrockford9679
@markcrockford9679 Жыл бұрын
hey Diff, try cutting a v notch back into your applicator so it makes an open triangle when you sit it on the job instead of a simple slash cut, I hope that helps
@saradolphin3242
@saradolphin3242 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Southern American! I Understand You Perfectly! Screw the Frenchie's!!
@Driftdavillian
@Driftdavillian 11 ай бұрын
Dude, I have learned more from you watching your videos than any other source on KZbin on top chopping and how to properly mark and cut...👍👍👍👍
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 11 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@davidclark5975
@davidclark5975 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rat Rods, Glass guy here, art Glass.... I have found you can use masking tape to keep the black windshield stuff from getting where you don't want it. Use a marking pen first to define your tape line then go over to your work bench to tape it off. Once the glass is seated and you have spread the black goo out, hold the window in place with one hand and pull the tape off... really clean edge. Keeps the mess & clean up down to nothing. Love your truck, enjoy the ride, it's the only one we've got.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@eddiealbritton2462
@eddiealbritton2462 2 жыл бұрын
A heat gun with old molding; would have rounded the corners! But if the other works 👍🇺🇸 From what I've seen on the new seiler ; it always bleeds in hot weather. Your always cleaning.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
No bleeding with mine, works well
@samuelbutcher710
@samuelbutcher710 2 жыл бұрын
This glass install is exactly what I needed to see . Thank you and excellent work .
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'll be happy if it can help you!
@AndysDogHouse
@AndysDogHouse 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Div. Good video. I've been watching a lot of your videos over the last couple of weeks. You work well by yourself. The windows turned out Great. I like a gearhead that will show his stuff-ups. We are not perfect. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! And thanks for the support.
@jeffbaker655
@jeffbaker655 Жыл бұрын
53 years working as a panelbeater spraypainter, there seems to be to many arm chair engineers in the comments.keep using urethane mate not silicone, dont v the nozzle just do it your way.Keep up your good work mate.All the very best to you and your wife from australia.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yes, lots of keyboard builders out there 😁
@steveriddell1937
@steveriddell1937 6 ай бұрын
Each to his own. I am anel beater and spraypainter personally ii cry seeing rat rods but like watching you make your workshop equipment you explain things well just love restoring old trucks and cars
@alm7707
@alm7707 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Saskatchewan Canada. I'm sitting here learning things to help me when I start working on my rat rod. I should be outside doing stuff because it's warmed up a lot to -14 C but here I am inside, hooked on your videos. Thanks for taking the time to film your adventures for us.
@FACEBOOKS-WBDS
@FACEBOOKS-WBDS 2 жыл бұрын
What I love about your channel is you are a lot closer to "real" people working on our stuff. Can't fix things with money if you don't have any!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. Yes man, my whole mission is to keep stuff real! I dont have time for all the fake and flash "shows"😅
@juanbarturen2726
@juanbarturen2726 Жыл бұрын
Yessss !
@juanbarturen2726
@juanbarturen2726 Жыл бұрын
What I also like. A Rat Rod is a Hot Rod built with what ever parts you can scrounge to make it work. Now days . Rat Rods are Halloween cars. Built to look like an un usable cartoon . Pure garbage
@Melicoy
@Melicoy Жыл бұрын
10:05 WHAT did you just say?
@michaelflower5872
@michaelflower5872 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Diff, thanks for passing on your knowledge. In return I will also pass on some knowledge, when using sealant, silicone etc instead of smoothing it with your finger (with or without mineral turps, washing liquid etc) you can use a potato. The sealant will not stick to the potato due to an enzyme in the potato (learnt from doing countless tile joints in bathrooms). You can also profile your potato if you need a particular curve. So another little tool you could use in the future. Enjoying your channel, cheers.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
That's a real clever trick Michael! Thanks dude, will definitely give it a go
@brentchalmers1436
@brentchalmers1436 2 жыл бұрын
who figured out to use a potato?? Who knew????
@Perspari
@Perspari 2 жыл бұрын
Mind = blown
@gloorfpv1801
@gloorfpv1801 2 жыл бұрын
🤯
@426baron
@426baron 2 жыл бұрын
@@brentchalmers1436 someone doing seals in a kitchen with all his fingers already caked with this disgusting stuff, not an inch of rag left, and a forgotten potato lying on the counter 😉
@christownsend7602
@christownsend7602 Жыл бұрын
If you don't mess up sometimes, you aren't doing anything. That's how you learn to do things.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Exactly my friend 🙂
@ME-qq3gr
@ME-qq3gr 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work. It is good to see someone actually making a hotrod/custom car, not saying they made it and just project managing it sending pieces off to different shops to get work done.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@SixPackDan
@SixPackDan 2 жыл бұрын
That worked amazingly well!!! looks good.
@fishsquishguy1833
@fishsquishguy1833 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and great advice as far as NOT telling them it’s for a vehicle windshield!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@haztutaki2433
@haztutaki2433 Жыл бұрын
That was brilliant work and it looks so darn good you are one clever young cookie not afraid to give anything a go and make it turn out the way you want it. So great watching you come up with all these solutions no matter what you are making or creating. Brilliant mate.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Glad to hear I'm stil a young cookie😅
@jamesbarisitz4794
@jamesbarisitz4794 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent make do method. The "T" rubber molding works beautifully. 👍 😃
@ededmund5685
@ededmund5685 2 жыл бұрын
WOW i worked as a window man for 30 years sept 1968 till sept 1998 , you did a wonderful job ,,,good video Thx Ed Loretto Ontario Canada
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Ed, coming from a pro, I now feel like a champ!😀 Thanks brother!
@h-j.k.8971
@h-j.k.8971 2 жыл бұрын
Nice real world jobery. Bye the way, to get that "V" shape in the sticky stuff you have to cut the V into the nozzle. Quite easy actually and it makes for a lot tidyer bead.
@croccustom
@croccustom Жыл бұрын
Great raw footage and explanation. Always good to see old school engineering. It is a dying art form.
@madcapsportsgarage9761
@madcapsportsgarage9761 10 ай бұрын
To reduce the mess from squeeze out, place masking tape where you don't want the adhesive! Then peel it off while it's wet. That's what I do whenever I caulk adhesives to seal anything. It almost always comes out with a nice clean and straight line.🙂
@kenhodgins2358
@kenhodgins2358 2 жыл бұрын
I find pushing caulking you get more control of the bead. Great content. Thanks!
@janeames1513
@janeames1513 2 жыл бұрын
i loved the 'my wife is the belt that holds my pants up' comment...the same applies in our house ..my husband says i do what i want as long as my wife says it is ok..lol..can't wait for the proper test drive, i'm sure you are surrounded by a beautiful view...one of my old friends is from south africa and he always says how pretty it out there
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your hubby understands how things work!😅I'm blessed to live in a beautiful part of SA
@HardCoreFab
@HardCoreFab 2 жыл бұрын
The T rubber was a nice touch!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony! I surprised myself😅
@eriknielsen2129
@eriknielsen2129 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had known this in my first car - a 1943 Plymouth Pickup, which I bought for 75$ in 1966. The way it was, I drove it in many Oregon rainstorms! It thusly gave me a splash when starting out from stops!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@jamesduke4957
@jamesduke4957 2 жыл бұрын
Respect, you are a tough ol bugger doing that sika with a manual caulking gun 🔫!!! That stuff is thick . A few years ago my local windshield replace shop pissed me off ,so I decided to do my own windshields. I bought a usef pneumatic glass remover for $125 and an air caulking gun for the glue ...$23 , money well spent .. !! I've done three windshields so far on my own cars .
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Desperation is a great driver!😅 That gun was horrible, new one is on the shopping list!
@godofrock
@godofrock 8 ай бұрын
To get a triangle bead you need to cut the nozzle on a bias then crease the side that is furthest back. Place the wide side down on the frame and move very steady.
@flatroc1
@flatroc1 2 жыл бұрын
Totally Totally Refreshing... Old school shop work. No stinking' safety glasses, tool guard or face masks. Yes, love it Bro.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! The current near hysterical preoccupation with "safety" is at best a waste of resources and a complete crimp on the human spirit. At worst it is an invitation to authoritarianism/dictatorship. Common sense is dead...
@flatroc1
@flatroc1 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica You are the man. Really like your work and way of thinkin' We need more of that spirit Stuck up here in Canada. I alway thought, why not remove safety labels off things and Stupid will eventually fix its self.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
@@flatroc1 the world desperately needs that! More and more rules and regs to protect idiots from themselves and pass the blame to someone else! WTF!!
@davidweidner1675
@davidweidner1675 2 жыл бұрын
Brownie points are always the way to go. Make Moma part of process makes her happy. A Happy Wife makes a Happy Life
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
You sir, are a man of wisdom!😅
@endgovernmentextremism
@endgovernmentextremism 2 жыл бұрын
I've learned to embrace certain imperfections in some of my projects... I truly enjoy them now.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
The Japanese have a word for it: Wabi-sabi. The acceptance of transience and imperfection!
@maryfinchum9741
@maryfinchum9741 2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Straps with the clip release . You could use them to hold your window 🪟 up for your doors . That way it'll go up or down 🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻
@nhmtrhd
@nhmtrhd 8 ай бұрын
As a retired w/s installer. You should start on the bottom first when pushing the vinyl trim in. But for a beginner you did ok. 😁
@jarikinnunen1718
@jarikinnunen1718 2 жыл бұрын
If you need to bend the rubber, heat help. Taking near like curved section from some other window seal might be handy
@philjafo2
@philjafo2 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen gluing in the glass like that before but not with the t rubber trim, love it gives it a finished look
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
The t trim is an new one for me too. Love it!
@georgeirwin3489
@georgeirwin3489 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video! Great info and you are clearly a great guy.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@TwistedMetalCustoms
@TwistedMetalCustoms Жыл бұрын
hey mate, hi from Australia! i do the same sometimes for my builds, you can cut the nozzle in a perticular way, with a "V" on once side, it builds it into a triangle shape when applying. loving your channel mate, love the old school vibe 🤘
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@Yaman-D-Chhaya
@Yaman-D-Chhaya 2 жыл бұрын
Just two words for our very young mechanic "Simply Awesome"!! May God bless you sir love and very warm regards from India 🙏🏻🙏🏻🇮🇳🇮🇳
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Yaman-D-Chhaya
@Yaman-D-Chhaya 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica Sir I wish to build myself a small EV car I wish to take your advice and experience it will help a lot, I basically build batteries for EV and storage applications 🙏🏻🙏🏻 love and very warm regards from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
@alanpaulick7815
@alanpaulick7815 2 жыл бұрын
Diff does it again. You always make a plan come together. Windows make a big difference on the rat rod. Thanks for the lekka time and entertainment you share.
@arttighe72
@arttighe72 2 жыл бұрын
You have a new CANADIAN viewer some great ideas from a true craftsman ,
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Hello art from Canada! Welcome to my shop brother!
@mikejackson6288
@mikejackson6288 Жыл бұрын
Excellent workmanship
@Losermachine35
@Losermachine35 2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to me that you can build that in South Africa. As you said in the beginning yes there’s more than just animals haha
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
You will not believe what gets built here! World class street rods, restomods etc, many exported to Australia
@kennycarter8179
@kennycarter8179 2 жыл бұрын
Windows look really good! Suspenseful music during install was perfect!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Was having a bit of fun there with the music during editing😅
@jesusgonzalez-qp2rf
@jesusgonzalez-qp2rf Жыл бұрын
Hi, Douff greetings from Puerto Rico here on the Caribbean, like very much your videos
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I spent some time in Puerto Rico many years ago!
@JML1955GMC
@JML1955GMC 2 жыл бұрын
Great job on the windshield
@perbhjlund1765
@perbhjlund1765 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. It's quite a project you have going on... I am a sheet metal worker and I also install windows with Sika. When the new window from the factory does NOT come with a black ceramic edge, it MUST be primed so that there is a black edge all around, otherwise the sun's UV rays will cause the glue to break off against the glass. It is also stated in the installation instructions from Sika. Regards Per
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I stated in the video that Sika specifies their specific primer. I could not get hold of it where I live, so I will keep an eye on it. Luckily its just a rusty old rat rod :)
@flatworm00
@flatworm00 2 жыл бұрын
The glass installation went great! I really like the rubber seal idea
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@poorfesor
@poorfesor 2 жыл бұрын
I remember those old Chevies, they had vacuum motor wipers that quit working when you tried to pass someone, or went up a long hill. Those old recirculating heaters weren't phased out in pickups until 57 or 58 don't recall for sure. I think sedans had fresh air heaters in 57, could have been 56 but I know for sure they had them in 57.
@crazywickedcustoms7272
@crazywickedcustoms7272 2 жыл бұрын
I love it, south Africa, awsome
@MauricioGoncalves.
@MauricioGoncalves. 2 жыл бұрын
It is always a joy for me to be able to watch your videos. Thanks bro!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
That makes me feel good! Thank you.
@stevenm3141
@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын
Very professional glass installed!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rayhein8205
@rayhein8205 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job working with what you have! Very creative! Thanks for sharing. We all tend to get a little creative when necessary. The fun is solving the problem!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray. Glad you enjoyed it!
@shedbythetracks
@shedbythetracks 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and it's just the kind of thing I like. Cheers from a shed in Iowa, USA
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Hey shed guy! Welcome to my shop!
@shedbythetracks
@shedbythetracks 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica Glad to be here!
@SuperSportstudio
@SuperSportstudio 2 жыл бұрын
👍 "Don't Cry !"🤣Rubber looks great, I glued my windshield in my 53 Chevy 210 chopped top -than cut in half and glued the typical rubber seal molding over ✌ Bush mechanic Minnesota USA ENJOY
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Cool man! Good bush mechanics think alike!
@SuperSportstudio
@SuperSportstudio 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica Great Video as always, Thanks for effort Diff
@williammartino952
@williammartino952 2 жыл бұрын
I think i now have a plan/idea how I want to install glass on my project!! Thank You!!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pauls.2526
@pauls.2526 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done your English is better than my Africans 👍👍👍👍
@thomasdalton9938
@thomasdalton9938 2 жыл бұрын
Even with your STUFF UPS it looks great 👍
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, sorry about the F-bomb🙈
@thomasdalton9938
@thomasdalton9938 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica the F Bomb don't bother me were all adults here
@pdrake2572
@pdrake2572 2 жыл бұрын
When you put the vent windows in the doors, I thought of the 51s, that was the first year for vent windows..I watch Half Ass Customs..his work is a lot like yours. which is the best kind, he has a system that he raises and lowers his door glasses..why don't you ask him how he does that.. He like you, is very personable, just a good all around craftsman.. I enjoy your work..I'm 84 now and still am a minister for the Churches of Christ who imitate original, historic first century Christianity. I'm just a simple minister of the Gospel.. Paul from Ohio..
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul. 84 and going strong! Well done! Thanks, I have a method for raising door glass that I used on another build. Might do it again down the line...
@lightbarssirensaustralia
@lightbarssirensaustralia 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Australia. Thanks for such great videos.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Howzit man from down under. Pleasure mate!
@AJRestoration
@AJRestoration 2 жыл бұрын
Lekker man, nounet jou channel ondek! Ek love dit!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Dankie! Welkom in my workshop!
@AJRestoration
@AJRestoration 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica Waar in SA is jy? ek is in Pretoria.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Naby Mosselbaai
@giorgiorossetti3276
@giorgiorossetti3276 Жыл бұрын
You really deserve a toms up mate!👍
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@brettthompson332
@brettthompson332 2 жыл бұрын
That was cool to see how how to put in the windows. Thank you
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Pleasure bro!
@ronniepapepape1629
@ronniepapepape1629 2 жыл бұрын
From Texas, I enjoyed your glass install.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ronnie from Texas!
@jaywatts333
@jaywatts333 2 жыл бұрын
so glad to see your subscribers are picking up. now 5000 in 8 hrs. way better then a yr ago. lol
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay! Ja, slowly growing...
@kennyhuggins5216
@kennyhuggins5216 2 жыл бұрын
If the tip of your windshield adhesive tube is cut in a inverted V it will make the adhesive come out in the upside down V instead of the round bead but it depends on the application sometimes you may need the wider bead looks like it worked fine for you so good job...
@garymcintyre6507
@garymcintyre6507 2 жыл бұрын
My first time viewing your video, first thing I noticed, you put the steering wheel on the wrong side. I`m from across the pond Ontario Canada to be exact, I loved your video. I often wondered when someone was gonna try that method my hat is off to you buddy I`ve been out of the auto industry many years now, I`m 70 years old and semi crippled from a spinal cord injury, and watch a lot of you tube. I`ll be watching more of yours for sure. Glad to see Africa is into hot rodding too.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary! Welcome to my shop! Yes, everything is the wrong way round down here😅 Thanks for the kind words and stay strong!
@garymcintyre6507
@garymcintyre6507 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica I think I like people from South Africa better than the people across the pond people in South Africa take the time to communicate. I`ve talked to Adren and Emma Jean from Johannesberg a few times too. Nobody over hears wants to get back to me, many I stink??? 😁
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
@@garymcintyre6507 I feel it's just common decency to answer comments. Old school values I guess..
@garymcintyre6507
@garymcintyre6507 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica that`s probably it
@DriverGuy23
@DriverGuy23 Жыл бұрын
Looks damn good. I’m always scared of messing with glass. You made it look easy. Another fine video!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@08westie
@08westie 7 ай бұрын
Gidday Diff. I'm enjoying your videos and you showing your process. I thought I'd shear a few tips in regards to the sika flex. I used to work in the railways and replacing busted windows was a regular thing, we would always chuck the tubes of urethane into a bucket of hot water before we started to remove the old window, by the time we were ready it'd be warmed through and a lot easer to squeeze out of the tubes. Also to get that triangle bead, cut your nozzle off at the diameter you want and then cut a V notch into it, have the V notch face up as you go around and you'll get that triangle of sealant. Now as you say you can't get the primers etc and you probably noticed how easily the sika came off the glass when you trimmed it up because it wasn't etched with a "Fret" you could try keying the glue surface with some wet n dry sandpaper to give the urethane something to grab onto. That's my experience good luck and keep em coming.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@TheOldaz1
@TheOldaz1 2 жыл бұрын
Glass looks good.
@RoadNoise29100
@RoadNoise29100 2 жыл бұрын
Another great one, sir! Pure inspiration!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@deanforrest7724
@deanforrest7724 2 жыл бұрын
Cool . Love how you keep it real! 👍. All the way from Australia.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Only the real world here, no time for fake and flash!😅
@ronaldhamblin4615
@ronaldhamblin4615 8 ай бұрын
You are a great engineer keep those great videos coming kind regards to you
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@EdOfTheNorth
@EdOfTheNorth 2 жыл бұрын
I use small copper tube for my application tip which is bent on one end into a triangle of my choosing. Just unscrew the plastic tip from the cartridge of urethane and flare one end of the copper tube so that it won't push out the tip, insert it into the plastic tip and screw it back on the cartridge. You can make your caulk form in any shape you wish with this trick. If one is really talented one can simply heat and reform the plastic tip as well. Greetings from Northern Ontario Canada.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Obviously Ed of the North is a man that uses his brains! That is clever my man! Great idea.
@Zoknz1
@Zoknz1 2 жыл бұрын
To get the triangular bead the data sheet asks for, cut a v in the end (side) of the noozle, face that V notch away from direction of travel & you will get your V shaped bead. Great Job, an interesting Vid.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes, I'm learning that it's all about holding the gun correctly!🙂
@shenpensenge
@shenpensenge 2 жыл бұрын
The rubber fits the windscreen very nice! thumbs up
@kenanger6877
@kenanger6877 Жыл бұрын
Man, It turned out really good!
@GSD-hd1yh
@GSD-hd1yh 2 жыл бұрын
Tip I saw the other day was to use tape to mask the side window glass. Then after smoothing the sealant, and before it cures, just peel back the tape to leave a clean edge.
@kenstevens5675
@kenstevens5675 2 жыл бұрын
You sir are an imagineer, you think it engineer it in your head then you build it. Great job and keep ‘em coming. Thanks from Colorado USA.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken from Colorado. You taught me a great new word! And thanks!
@claybair4904
@claybair4904 2 жыл бұрын
I had an old front wheel drive with a bad cv boot . I cleaned the out side of the boot with acetone ,and removed the boot clamps from the boot . I then cut a tee shirt in to strips . I covered them with polyurethane adhesive . Holding the shaft straight I wrapped the strips around the boot , keeping the edges of the boot together . I over lapped the edges of the tee shirt and wound them so they would not unwind .After the adhesive cured I reclamped the boot , I drove that car for 7 more years with no problem with shaft or boot
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, never heard that before! Out the box thinking!
@sufferedenuf
@sufferedenuf 2 жыл бұрын
Some 1/4" rubber tubing slit longways would be good in the edge of the side windows.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea! If I cant find a metal section, I'm gonna do just that. Thanks!
@glenmiller3783
@glenmiller3783 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Duff, those tubes of poly are sure tuff to squeeze. And the poly is just like baby poop you get a little on your fingers and it's before you know it it is every where.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you know exactly how it goes with that stuff!😅
@DonCatherman
@DonCatherman Жыл бұрын
Great job on the windshield and the rest of the glass Diff..Rat Rod Bob and myself did the 78 c10 the old school way.. rubber seal with bead lock.....it was a pain in the ass..but we got it done.both front and rear glass.....👍👍😎💪💯
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that old school way is a pain. I got a good excuse though, cant find decent rubber where I live. Unless I import them, which is just too expensive.
@DonCatherman
@DonCatherman Жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica 👍
@keithballinger5081
@keithballinger5081 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Duff Keith here from USA California, lookn great brother.
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Howzit Keith from Cali! Thanks man!
@Motorhead-y3
@Motorhead-y3 2 жыл бұрын
Love your Channel. Greetings from Arizona USA 👍
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Big Dawg! From the desert?
@Motorhead-y3
@Motorhead-y3 2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafricaI am a 1 man shop like yourself, 80 miles south of HOOVER DAM. 😁😎
@Challender
@Challender 2 жыл бұрын
51' like your truck. Thanks for the tips.
@devinrogers6877
@devinrogers6877 2 жыл бұрын
Super happy I Found your channel , I really enjoy your content 😊 Cheers from Stettler Aberta 🇨🇦
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to my shop Devin from Stettler! Glad you are enjoying my escapades😅
@olalabamahillbilly9677
@olalabamahillbilly9677 2 жыл бұрын
I think you did an amazing job! Love the Rat Rod!
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@albertdehn8381
@albertdehn8381 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍😀 tape your area like you are going to paint might help with cleaning
@TheRatzNest
@TheRatzNest 2 жыл бұрын
Good video mate! Love the rat rods, cheers for the update
@ratrodsafrica
@ratrodsafrica 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
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