Making a Custom Model T Roll Pan - 1927 Model T Rat Rod

In this video I tackle the last item missing on the 1927 Model T, the roll pan. When I originally picked up the body it was missing the deck lid and the filler panel below. Since the trunk lid fits pretty good I wanted to carry on with the roll pan and start fitting the tail lights. It was a fairly simple panel to make however it did require the inner structure to be re-build as it was rotted away. Now it's all back together and looking great!
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[@DDSpeedShop]

Hope you guys are doing great! Thanks for watching and click that subscribe button for me.

[@whome3744]

Doing a great job , i think your on to something with the fake patina and its gonna save u a helluva lot of work and time

[@jeremystrickland5196]

Looking good buddy

[@HorsepowerHeadquarters454]

Man I just had a vision of olive drab no.50 and old military markings on the doors (Generals star).

[@jeremystrickland5196]

@@darrenbrisson4336 no way man it looks good just the way it is now 😂

[@unchained20000000]

that car will turn heads with that paint job.

[@scottlambert9008]

It's your Persistentness and Amazement that keeps us Watching

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i dont have a lot of quit in me

[@mikeypl1957]

Body work and paint ...... Metalflake!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha sooo much work

[@rschult4927]

Dan, the reason why we follow your channel- you make up your mind and get it done. TREX is looking great. Keep up good work.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I appreciate that!

[@ANOCKS]

Hey Dan!, I say paint the T. You come this far you might as well go all the way, just as far as you can to get this thing looking really really sharp. You know it's a keeper and it's going to be with you for a long long time. So be happy and get the car happy make it look as good as it possibly can. That old piece of yard art deserves it. Long Live T-Wrecks!!!!!!😷🧻👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yard art to running and driving is the first big step

[@bbqlips]

Celebrate the history of that Model T...paint it any colour you want, as long as it's painted black. Make Henry Ford proud🥂

[@DDSpeedShop]

hahaha right?

[@94jimmy5]

It's your ride Dan. Do what suits you ( & the BOSS ). Coming together nicely.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha thanks buddy

[@taintedtannis]

Definitely paint it!! Satin black it with a red and black checkerboard on the firewall!!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

Sweet “T” - I like the direction this project headed

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man!

[@vicmabus1532]

Just think...you made this whole car from scratch!! Kudos, Dan!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah wasnt much to start with

[@robertgreeks6897]

I like it looking good UV fun we'll keep up the good week love it

[@towman7882]

Paint the body flat black with red pin strips . Then paint the rims and the frame red with white walls tires. But it's your car do what you will like in the long run. Thanks for the awesome videos. Be safe out there.

[@danielgordon7727]

Primer black with brushed on white scallops 👌 looks great!!! Stay safe

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha that would be sweet!

[@r-bachdfw9081]

Thanks for all the content. Always great and especially under stay at home orders. Your energy level after work is inspiring! Keep up the solid work!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks so much for watching! tell your friends for me. Stay safe my friend

[@larryhoffman5066]

Definitely paint it, it’s beyond patina and since your doing that custom back vent thing this could be a cool show car but even just a Matte black would look good

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i could go either way haha

[@larryhoffman5066]

Look up 4speed films they have a cool yellow patina t named bad news check it out even a yellow like that or a old looking color would be cool

[@bd0727]

Love the project and your frequent posts.

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! thanks for watching!

[@juniornunley5412]

I'd paint it, but it's your car, you need to to what makes you happy. I really enjoy your videos, can't wait for the next one.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy! I really appreciate all the support!

[@vikingmikegarage3218]

Dan, this project is getting better and better, I would go old school red oxide primer, but you do what makes you happy, keep the videos coming brother, thanks again, Mike from Long Island...

[@DDSpeedShop]

its coming along. thanks for watching mike!

[@jimmyrandell1451]

That stance is spot on, looking great! Great job on the pipes!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks jimmy!

[@marcusmason8300]

It would be cool if that was Daniel playing the guitar in the background. Car looks great. It's your world so all good man.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yea i gotta get her on that

[@OzMike]

A mixture of black and rust is doing it for me. Both cool colours I like it. They seem to go together on the T.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it has a cool weird look thats for sure

[@randymekalet4244]

👍👍👍 nice work. You’re a very talented craftsman 😺

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thank you very much!

[@noid500cid4]

Semi-gloss black insides and out 🤘🔥NO RUSTY PATINA ON THIS ONE!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i have a look

[@mikepoint4983]

I feel your going in the right direction with your ideas , as for paint the beat up looks good . Cheers .

[@DDSpeedShop]

beat up alwasy looks good in my opinion haha

[@qball1of1]

I like where you are going with this, going to be a blast when it gets on the road.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah itll be fun. good to hear from u man!

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Man ive been binge watching your vids since i found them on youtube a few weeks ago. ive subscribed so have some catch up ahead. your model T is a cool as hot rod . your doing an awesome job of explaining and showing everything in great detail . your yard your fence your driveway your garage..... Awesomeness everywhere. Keep it up guys. The best vids on the tube are yours.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Welcome aboard!

[@LeeSmith-BigK51984]

I love the way it's turning out.. Your doing one hell of a job.. The doors really blew my mind away.. They were pretty bombed but you did your touch and did a fantastic job on them. It's going to be awesome.. And with all your other cars looking like the old school look. Maybe this one should have a nice paint job done. But that only my opinion.. Keep up the great work.. And like always.. Keep the wrenches on turnin and the tires on burnin..

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy! i wish I could have nice paint but i just dont have the patience haha

[@LeeSmith-BigK51984]

DD Speed Shop hey anybody can it just takes patience.. Just a little practice and patience.. Just remember it's only a piece of metal.. It can be cleaned up and redone.. But you can do it.. With the way you work.. You have a great mind and ♥️for it... You got it into you my friend..

[@deanpaidas8089]

I would like to see it painted. Thanks for the videos during the lockdown gives us all something to look forward to

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching! really appreciate it.

[@johnpassmore8176]

Hold deck lid down with belt buckles and strap. Looking real good Dan keep on keeping on

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks john!

[@johnmcclellan4791]

Looks great 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shanewright6958]

Looking good and Another great video 👍👍👍🇨🇱

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@TheSaxon25]

Love your rust bucket!!! 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy! me too haha

[@Zazu2You]

The Model T is really shaping up. Keep up the good work!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah its really coming together!

[@chevymanbilly5698]

Man it's looking awesome its all falling in place and looking perfect

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah its coming along! thanks for watching

[@joedyer8824]

Car is looking great Dan

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks joe!

[@DavidPerez-cd9tu]

Keep it coming looks really cool cant wait to se her run!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@kongsgarage7157]

I gotta say man. I'm impressed with your work ethic. You bust ass on these cars.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy! I like to stay busy

[@paulwhite9076]

Looking great 👍 flat black would look cool thanks for the video stay safe

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching!

[@jsh3234]

Okay, Your T is really starting to take shape. and looking good thus far. A couple of things, first, there is a slight curve in that panel which you could have duplicated by forming it over a piece of 6" pipe. If it where mine I would do it over. Second, I would shorten up the rear axle a little on both ends so that the tires are within an inch of the wheel tubs. Makes for a cleaner look. And yes, I vote for some paint even if it is a satin sheen. Keep up the great progress !!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah just learning on this one. ill spend a few more bucks on the next one

[@BigSalP]

I have an idea for the louvered panel. Use an old style T-shaped, keyed garage door knob and then alter the back side so it has a flat tab that engages the lip to secure it. Or if you want you could actually make it work like it does on the garage door and have a rod on each side that goes into a hole on each side when the knob is turned. It's a very inexpensive solution that I think would work very well to give you a locking trunk area. And those T shaped knobs would match the period of the car as many of them had T shaped handles.

[@DDSpeedShop]

cool idea!

[@62_C10]

I am loving this car

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks bob, me too!

[@harleyironhead7090]

Great job on the tail pan

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks!

[@classiccarrebuilds2771]

Going to be a wild ride!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah itll b cool for sure

[@KenW66]

Flat black with old school pin striping. I have an old model T door hanging in my shop that someone stenciled A. Capone Brewery, Chicago, IL. on it. It's fun.

[@DDSpeedShop]

hard to go wrong with that color combo.

[@RandBLSWorld]

You are making great strides on this one !

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@patrickharrand]

Another great one. Thank You Dan.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nunyabiz8056]

I love the rake!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it looks good right?

[@homespuntools2115]

HEY Dan ! things are lookin' mighty fine.Big difference having a tail pan.For paint you could just do the Tremclad route .I've got new wire wheels you could fit on that nice blue angle grinder you have to take off as much of that surface rust as you can .Check online for a recipe for a paint /thinner mix and roller it on with a 6 inch lint free roller.Try the red oxide primer first then if ya want to... pick a color.It will be thicker than spray bomb. Their black comes with 3 choices flat, gloss and semi gloss.I"m sure you'll figure it out, and it's easy enough to change.You could also with your bead roller make your own license plate shaped piece of sheet metal ...louver it ...and put "DD Speedshop" on it. Don't see anything illegal about that.I'm not back to work til Tuesday , yup I'm a yapper, and I need the break.

[@DDSpeedShop]

you deserve a break greg! the next episode i "paint" it haha buckle up its a rollercoaster

[@scottdore132]

you can use a garage door t handle to lach and unlatch your trunk lid. progress is looking great

[@DDSpeedShop]

i had that idea

[@edwardpfaffel4502]

Hey there. If you decide to paint it you could give it a factory original paint job and hand brush it.

[@billdysert7109]

looks good with mixed paint gives it the look of many years of patching and repairs looks great ,,,,darkers reds hide more dents ,go with what you like bro its all you ,,,great work stay safe

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah I love the look. Hopefully I can maintain it

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 👍🏾👍🏾 I'd just make it all brown, but getting there, for such a small car there is alot of work to do 👍🏾👍🏾 but when it's done be awesome 👊🤙

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah every square inch needs to be touched thats for sure

[@mikepantel6945]

Thanks for the entertainment. T wrecks is coming together nicely, Good choices for your build so far, so I imagine good choices will continue. Enjoy the build & increase your knowledge as you go.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@russellzacharias3535]

Deck lid/lower panel use two 'L" shapes that fit together/overlap in the correct orientation [gives strength to the lid and something for the bottom to butt up against; if it ever came to it, it also gives a place to fasten adjustable stops so to control how far down the deck goes (in/out/flush)]. Assuming hinge action is at the top. The difficulty with installing and rolling/shaping on the car is not that it can't work its that there is always some pressure/stress on the metal and you never know where exactly it is, to what degree it is and, perhaps more importantly, what it will do. Example, hit a bump and it might oil can the other way. IIRC from the live feed you cut holes in that lower rear panel to put lights, guessing the metal moved a fair bit as those holes will relieve any pressure in that immediate area. You saw the other up locally, funny how the patina looks the same. Near identical, more pink/brown than rust.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah metal is a funny thing. I'm still learning how it works but I think its turning out great, Thanks for watcghin!

[@jameshall4385]

looks good. you can always spray some vinegar, peroxide, and salt mixture on it and make it rust quickly

[@DDSpeedShop]

funny you should mention that..... stay tuned

[@spikewsspe]

I realize I'm late to the party, but there was/is a panel below the window. The trunk is a simple single curve. the panel can give a place to put hinges. BTW, I've only caught a couple of your vids, but enjoy watching you work the frame and refining the top chop.

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome thanks john. i appreciate ya watching

[@jensenhealey907efi]

That rear panel would be a great place to have someone do some fancy curly-cue pinstripng around and above the taillights and license plate.

[@DDSpeedShop]

oh for sure it would be!

[@79beans347]

Yeah I'd paint it so it will help preserve it cause it doesn't need anymore rust can do some flat black with some fake rust like u did on the truck it turned out nice

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah ill have to paint it somehow. thanks for watching!

[@orlandopadilla8304]

Nice. Appreciate your work and that T is sweet. Call it mamas sweet T.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I like that

[@stevekelley1536]

Shot it with primer call it good. Back in the day we used station wagon roofs to fill in the tops. A minivan roof with do. Just a idea

[@waynespyker5731]

Filled roof Yes, sunroof No

[@79beans347]

Yeah its coming along nice and I'm with you there's enough body work to where it wouldn't look right with out paint but u can flat black it with some fake wear spots and fake rust that it will look super awesome like primer it red oxide then flat black then kinda sand spots back to the red oxide then clear it all or just leave as is that thing will look awesome I think like that and maybe paint your logo on the door and age it some kind of way and that thing will be badass and maybe you can sneak a big cam in it for the cool sound and you will have one super cool cruiser

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it needs some custom art work for sure!

[@labrd41]

Louvers, BAh! ……..Make it mean, keep it clean. Satin Black …… I Love work, could watch it for hours.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i dunno what way im going just yet

[@MrSilverado1982]

I think the T would look killer flat black!

[@DDSpeedShop]

your not wrong haha

[@henrygibson1530]

Starting to look good there . Maybe painting it Flat Black??😎

[@DDSpeedShop]

might go that way

[@anthonyrobertson2665]

Rear pan looking good 2

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy

[@richhanan218]

I would paint the car. With all of the work and time into the T I would at least satin black the T. It deserves at least that. Great build. Thanks

[@DDSpeedShop]

i dunno about that. I like this one ratty. the next one i wanna do traditional i think

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

I have 5 "drop in" anchors set in my garage floor that I use to attach my winch to...easiest way to pull cars in...without them, it is almost impossible to move cars around...just requires a hammer drill and a concrete drill bit...they sit flush with the floor and you just use a large bolt to screw into them which is the anchor for your winch.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah I think ill be doing somthing along those lines

[@daviddamico4288]

Looks good I would put long narrow tail lights on an angel that would look cool

[@DDSpeedShop]

that would look pretty cool!

[@themitchielpricer]

man its getting that king of cool look ..I wish I had your energy im 67 & still do a lot of fab work on motorcycles now just not in the same day.. great keep up the videos oh yea I love the rockabilly music ive went back to that in the past few years its real music.. gary in ohio

[@DDSpeedShop]

right on gary! keep busy man, thats how you stay young!

[@swamprat69er]

The rod is coming along nicely. I really like your choice of tunes for the time lapse.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Glad you like it

[@scottdore132]

im voting for painting what you have with as little bodywork as possible... im thinking yellow than fake in some patina on the rough spots

[@DDSpeedShop]

as litttle as possible haha. get ready for the next video, i couldt do any less if i tried haha

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Danny, I like the looks of the rear panel, coming out great. I would love to see the car flat black, like denim black. The denim (flat) would also hide any imperfections LOL. Have you thought about putting a Nerf bar on the back (as a bumper) like they did back in the 50s/60s? Just a thought. Looking great buddy. - Later

[@waynespyker5731]

Add a rolled pan (horizontal) not a roll panel (vertical) !

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeh i might mess around with a nerf bar down th road. they look pretty cool

[@geeper2142]

Wow going together fast. Not sure of inspections there but. It would be very hard to get a inspection/license plate here without a muffler . Good LUCK.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha oya, thats just temporary. ill need a full exhaust

[@briscoeparanormal7178]

It’s your car and you should do what you want to do with it but my $.02 is paint it. Looking good mate, keep it up👍🏻

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@ndeep45]

"Looks shitty... but sos the whole car!" So funny ... you cracked me up so early this morning ... even before I had my coffee .. thanks Dan

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha glad to help bill!

[@ndeep45]

@@DDSpeedShop like a stand up Comedian...

[@DrArtshotrodrehab]

Dig the content on your channel, watching from Nashville

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! thanks for the support!

[@davidcraddock7011]

obtain a couple of super magnets , glue down with industrial grade stuff and then the trunk lid will just come down and magnet strength will keep it together

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i had that thought. but kinda want somthing old school

[@hankpugh4980]

Kinda like those tail lights (style) maybe recess the plate but not to deep? Section above the deck lid looks like a tough repair (trim/body line) but really enjoy watching your work and cool project.

[@DDSpeedShop]

excellent, thanks for watching!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Most of my projects involve good enough as a standard lol. The whole beauty of a rat rod is it doesn’t have to be perfect

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha thats why its my style

[@johnbernstein1127]

Lookin' good!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks john!

[@brucewrandol]

Here is just a thought because I haven’t seen any do this. When making a panel, be it a rat rod or whatever so here goes. Make a cardboard template of the panel you want to create and then go to your junk yard with you template and compare body panels til you find a panel that matches your template. Then ask how much to have the skin cut off. It could match your whatever and you would have to figure out whatever you might have to bend flat metal to recreate the panel you need to create.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah thats actually a really good idea!

[@aaronhayden1780]

Red oxide primer with some semi gloss clear on this thing would look sick

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i love that look

[@davidwood1923]

Love your videos... I'm trying to bring back a '56 Rambler Wagon from the Dead... Needs a bit of floor work knocked out some of the major dents... Hoping the Drivetrain is good... Still haven't heard the engine run. Mostly just cleaning it up it sat for a long time in a Very Dusty environment.

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! get it back on the road

[@supersportrsz28]

Paint her, she will be a beauty.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i dunno if I have the patience for that

[@supersportrsz28]

@@DDSpeedShop It's obvious you have the skill level to make it happen. Blue, maybe Green or Yellow; with chrome headers and some chrome on the engine. Black interior, wow, what a car. But the metal work you do is awesome and goes with the flow. Thanks for sharing.

[@racebanner2758]

black primer and paint the welds on the door white. she's gonna be a streak of lightning anyway !

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha totally

[@anthonyrobertson2665]

Your shirt paint looks good and patina ed

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i dig it

[@Abandon7d]

Yes let the lid age naturally, do nothing, but rain :-)

[@DDSpeedShop]

i dont know if i have the patience for that haha

[@johnallen372]

Hey dude coming along nicely go the patina look 👀 then you never need to stress about it 👌

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i try not to stress

[@MrHevyshevy]

I say you should do it exactly how you want. It’s your car. Paint, patina or combination of the two. Even pigeon crap is a look.

[@dansimmons1964]

Looking good! Agree with other comments a about Frenching in the taillights and license plate.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha that seems like alot of work

[@Pedroisanickname]

I'd like to see it in paint, even if you use Rustoleum. Those look good in yellow. Bumble-bee T? Safety first. Lol!

[@DDSpeedShop]

maybe one day. for now i just wanna get it on the road

[@wessymonds5101]

looking good

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@jaredanthony8070]

It's coming along great! Out of old t's and a's and idk what's the curved roof is the one I'd lean towards but the way this is coming out is still good. I would say do that terrible Ford black like what would be on it new. David frieburger has a t that's "that" black for reference. It's terrible. But it just fits lol once you've welded all this new metal on you dont have the original patina so theres not too much point to try and keep it I would say. But either way itll come out looking cool. Also maybe do a Corvette tri power (or similar) for that 50s speed parts look... lol

[@briquetaverne]

Go on Goonzquad. They're doing a box truck as an off road camper.With an olive drab, flat black, flat beige and flat cranberry paint scheme , they rattle canned a camo scheme that looks awesome. How many "T's" in camo have you ever seen?

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha cant say ive seen to many. I'll have to check taht out

[@matthewbuirley9434]

HEY Dan, Thanks for the content, I like the pipes and I would not louver the roll pan once you get lights and a plate on it will look just fine. 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah im thinking the exact same thing

[@awesumenergy]

Flat Black the whole thing. Like you say "there is too much new" on the old girl to stick with the patina in my opinion.

[@DDSpeedShop]

i might challenge myself in to some blending who knows

[@billdysert7109]

on the deck lid if you want it stronger you need to build the x type frame put on inside on deck lid will help it from bending plus help with the noise of body flexing ,

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah im working on a new structure as we speak. thanks for the support my friend!

[@waynespyker5731]

Trunk latch? A push button VW engine deck latch would work but the lowest center louver is in the way! Above posts suggest frenching the license plate. Correct, the proper taillights don't need frenching, their shape will flow with the body lines. But what about hiding a latch release behind a hinged frenched licence, you'll need it to open your 'louvered filler'? Deck lid stability? Get Brent to plasma cut a pair of scrolled side pieces to weld a rectangular framework fitting the top, sides and bottom rain channels which the lid is fastened. Then as another post suggested form a bead roller sheet metal X or horizontal K inner lid brace.

[@wayneguess7946]

If you don't already, you should check out, Rat Rod Bob Builds channel, and try and learn his, raw steel paint technique! Just a thought! Stitches, wouldn't look bad either! LOL

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah iv seen his stuff. super awesome!

[@craigrobbins8981]

Personally Dan, I would go flat black on it all. Over primer gray and then scotch bright it here and there. But that's just me.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah tahts a solid look for sure

[@karlmorrison7933]

SATIN OR FLAT BLACK WOULD BE COOL, OR EVEN PATINA THE TRUCK TURNED OUT NICE THAT WAY...

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks karl!