PVC Floor Mats for your truck - a different approach!

[@greyghost9178]

Nice job , I like things on the cheap also.

[@Zoknz1]

When you start these projects I have my doubts it will work... Always impressed with the results by the end. Very creative, great job Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ezzathawash2475]

You're ingenious Div!

[@ekim000]

Lyk bevok Div. I used ABE bituminous membrane to cover the whole interior of my double cab Mitsubishi bakkie when I stripped it to find and repair a leak. It's worked fantastically well for noise reduction and I've seen interior temps of more than 50 degrees Celsius without it smelling let alone coming off. I also have some leftover PVC floor tile and will be sticking them in the bakkie this weekend after seeing your result.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Lekka man!

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

Have a lukka one little buddy

[@paneltruckbob]

What a great idea using roofing membrain and PVC floor tile very strong and durable . I'm glad you liked my hubcap air cleaner lid.

[@kristopherdavis4764]

Very nice job Div, that floor turned out great. Not only will it be quieter, it'll definitely cut down on the heat coming through the floorboard.

[@rayhein8205]

Div, another creative solution! Hopefully this will allow you to dream of more projects as you are quietly cruising to town.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, sometimes one needs a little quiet!😂

[@EdOfTheNorth]

That was a shitload of work but the completed project is amazing. Very well done.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, took way longer than I thought!😅 Thanks!

[@callbuell4532]

Good Morning. I'm your fan from Brazil my age 64 years old. I'm renovating a 62 year Chevrolet Brasil pick up. if you use french screw the work is beautiful.

[@vollkrassmann858]

Mr. Bush-Engineer, this is a pretty good idea and it's execution. Respect & appreciation 👏 I like guys who work for "functioning" and not for any degenerated "gimmicks"...And thanks for showing & Greetings from Austria 👍

[@justinreedflynn]

I learned to drive on "Grandpa's" (Uncle Louie's) '53 Chevy longbed. I really like these videos, thank you!

[@rickbarger5161]

8000 miles from my house it looks pretty damn good Thanks for the videos always good time

[@rustynutz7158]

I use linoleum flooring. It works great. Another day in paradise. ❤️🇺🇸

[@geoffreymills9932]

That looks awesome, great idea Div and a class A job laying it in, I love it

[@lencsalovszki9194]

Again DIV great work

[@UnconventionalMetal]

Genius idea both with the roofing rubber and the floor mats.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you liked it!

[@alanpaulick7815]

Div when the light inside your head switches on I know you will come up with a great plan. Truck floor looks great. Thanks for sharing your video my forest adventuring friend

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks boet! Just wish the light would switch on more often!😆

[@hotrodcharliemanous2445]

Very resourceful. Cheers

[@Karkmotuning]

I like it. It's different, and definitely less noisy than a bare metal floor. This is what building cars is about: using fun ideas that work.

[@bobhardie6895]

Its ace

[@TheOldaz1]

Practical, cheap and looks good, doesn't get much better than that. Thanks Div.

[@larryanderson8049]

Like that floor...definitely in keeping with the overall scheme of the build.

[@jimcarlisle2309]

You are a good sign painter, put your name on the doors Something like Africa Forest Rat Rods!

[@RiffRaff160]

"jam to a blanket" 😂 I'm here for the new sayings as well as the content now. Good job Div 👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

😆 Jam to a woolen blanket. Or the cruder version, snot to a woolen blanket!

[@olalabamahillbilly9677]

Once again you did a fabulous job on the floor! I think it looks great!👍🏻

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

This floor covering idea turned out great! A very good idea for sure!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like it!

[@shanewright6958]

It turned out great and for free. Can't go wrong there 👍👍

[@Jason78400M]

Great idea. Rubber floors are the way to go Carpet in trucks are for those city folk. I too live in the country and rubber is much easier to take care of. Truck looks great Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yeah man!

[@apere003]

Looking good brother

[@sgt_mark]

That turned out way better than I imagined. From you explanation of what you were going to do, I wasn't certain. But that, is very nice. Stay safe Div. 🦇🥸

[@oliverwade8066]

''They can be best friends.'' What an interesting way out expressing compatibility. At a similar age as you, I too walk about my shop looking for non-typical materials that fit my needs. At only some 9000 miles between us, I would be more that happy to stop over to discuss your possible alternatives.

[@ratrodsafrica]

What's a few 1000 miles between mates? I'll keep the beers cold 😆

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome idea brother

[@georgefischer9989]

Dev , You are so shrewd with your Forrest Engineering ! At the beginning of this video I was a little cynical ; but that did not last very long . Great job !!

[@arttighe72]

It just keeps on getting better GREAT BUILD

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@Drmcclung]

I really, really like the shit out of this interior! Pretty clever use of material for sure

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Yes, watching this video, forth time, I love it , that how I going to be do my rat rods, my old coup it's a 1938, and my truck is in the 40's.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Will be happy if it helps you!

[@josemsantiago7524]

Great idea for the truck floor and you are right it will be bullet proof.

[@joaquinsablan5406]

Don't worry what other people thing about your build! It's your truck and project and your doing a great Job! my friend I love it and your having a lot of fun doing and building it.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! 👍

[@dragontattooee]

Fantastic idea Boet, the amount of times I burnt my toes with those roofing torches, brings back memories.

[@ratrodsafrica]

You are not the only one who has burnt his toes boet!😆

[@frasermacdougall7610]

Whatever you choose for the truck it is still one of a kind and it looks great. Cheers from Canada !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Canada!😆

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

That's awesome! So hard wearing! Brilliant 👍

[@gmray7301]

I absolutely love this idea

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, happy to hear that!

[@daviddamico4288]

Great looking way to finish it up….

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@callmenortnortin467]

Great idea for rat rods and many other vehicle types! Looks dam good! Nice work!

[@ratrodsafrica]

No vacuuming required! Air hose or garden hose😆 Thanks!

[@jamesdisney9150]

I’ve always thought that carpet was the wrong place to be in a car. I was skeptical at first but when you got to the end. I was pretty impressed nice work 👍💯

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Yes, I have to agree. Carpet is not practical at all!

[@darwinfoster7420]

Would of never thought of doing this for floor covering ,looks great .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man

[@fredclements6843]

That’s a great idea 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@fredclements6843]

@@ratrodsafrica I got a box of it I was wondering what I was gonna do with it

[@ishsiriram8286]

Now that is great...Had my doubts. Came out cool. Extremely strong stuff that...Well done Div, very innovative. Thank you again for sharing.

[@nboldrini]

How many viewers have noticed that Div replies to everyone that comments. This is RARE and admirable. Thank Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I believe it's just common decency brother. Especially when questions are asked. I am a little concerned that I won't be able to do it if there are too many comments but I will give it my best shot!😁

[@The.Real.Reaper]

Div, looking good. Good rust protection and a floor you don't worry about anything spilling.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Exactly!😄

[@MrRudolphsmit]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@rattyphilips9247]

Brilliant

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man!

[@glenmiller3783]

That floor turned out awesome.

[@parlund759]

Really like your channel Div! I lived in South Africa for a short while in the mid seventies when i was 10-11 years old. Never saw anything like this back then! Keep up the good work, you really inspire. Best regards from Sweden. 😁

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@AJRestoration]

Ek love die channel, die build draai moer nice uit.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie broer!

[@billscruggs5170]

I like the floor covering but then I like the shiny black too LOL

[@littlepaddy7444]

Good plan Div, I might use this idea sometime.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Please do, I'll be happy!

[@OldJoe212]

That actually looks rather fancy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for watching!

[@slotterhauze]

Great idea I never would have thought of that, and I always think outside of the box!!

[@davidweidner1675]

Lekka Div it's very practical Function before Fashion

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes sir! Always function first😆

[@michaelanderson3771]

Like the old land cruiser floors hose em out when full of mud Well done

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes!

[@lesorcierharleyus5543]

Good man respect!! 👍👍🤙

[@bufords]

right on bud, well done!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@spassser]

that is great it will help a lot on the noice,, maybe put some in the roof too

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, might do that!

[@lewisanderson1521]

I really like your ideas and your work. I bet that will quiet that rat rod down inside. Let us know. 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, made a big difference to the road noise

[@ronkzowi2689]

VERY COOL DUDE, YEEBO

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@tonyosmer8459]

Wow ! That not only looks awesome , it is awesome !!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

That turned out nice 👌

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Great job on the floor man! You repurposed stuff from the shop in true rat rod fashion. I really like the metal trim with the tacks showing. Great detail!!!!!! So dude , are we going to get a final cost on this budget build? Maybe an estimate of hours spent? Very interesting , entertaining and educational project !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Randy. Yes, hoping to post the cost video on Sunday. I never count the hours though...

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Looks good, that ought to cut down on road noise! Awesome

[@ratrodsafrica]

Made a BIG difference!

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

I bet!

[@BernardRempel-t4l]

Looks better than I thought it would!

[@gmansecond4103]

Air hose it out when dirty. Really smart looking.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, or even the garden hose!😄

[@Dubcutt]

Mud flaps I find on the side of the road

[@kenstevens5675]

Thanks for the idea, I’ve got some of that to use in the trunk of my 35 Ford coupe. Have a great one.

[@patrickmeyer1967]

Brilliant idea man!! High durability low/no cost is a win/win!! looks great too, so thats a bonus!!

[@kallibrand4106]

Kwai man dit lyk sommer lekkkker .!!!! Ek like jou idee . Lekka Div .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Dankie Kalli!

[@billyreeves4360]

i like the idea about the coating the floor that should stop the rust and make the inside nice and stop the road noise .also like the pattern making things fit.bill usa

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes man, no more trapped moisture under carpet or that felt stuff!

[@markrandall1456]

I like it. Turned out better than I first imagined. 👍

[@raychambers3646]

Seen that design used in high traffic areas , takes a lot of beating .Nice vid , my kit car ( not rat or pristine ) has 20mm teak floor lasted 35 yrs needs oiling now and again !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Teak floor will be awesome! That stuff costs a fortune now!

[@raychambers3646]

@@ratrodsafrica yes wood is a stupid price at the moment , believe or not this teak was going to scrap ( old bench seating ) to be replaced with plastic seating .

[@mattkaiser4836]

That truck came out pretty cool. Love the floor I bet it makes a big difference.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes it does!

[@travisthefixer3788]

Div I sure appreciate you brother such a joy watching you work and your imagination iv gotten so many awesome ideas from you

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Very happy if my stuff has helped you

[@travisthefixer3788]

@@ratrodsafrica yes sir im sure glad I stumbled upon your channel

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Div, great idea for the floor. Really looking good. Be good and take care my friend. 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Div. Good video. That is a great idea for the floor covering. Yea, use what you have laying around. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Div, what skill. Don’t let the Mrs see this she’ll will be wanting the bathroom floor done next. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ratrodsafrica]

😂

[@mikejackman4416]

Hell oh an idea for floor covering

[@erivon2234]

good thick carpet, upside down and the glue gym mat to the backing. I am going to do it to my semi

[@kerrypierre9494]

Now that's a proper job Div ! I absolutely respect your ingenuity when it comes to working with what you have, looks great 👍🇺🇸⚜️🔥🔥🔥

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you brother!

[@williamyeary9611]

awesome work. I like the way you make something out of normal stuff just laying around.

[@markrobertson9015]

Yeah what a great idea torch down membrane and the shop connecting tiles it looks nice you should build you a center console with some cup holders for your coffee or cold soda.put a little wood work inside and stain it the gray to match the bed.i may have a line on 50 Ford F1 cab frame and a flat head six and it's rocking the major rust it's a stick and no bed but I could build a flat bed the guy wants 1800 for it I would have to drag it out of the desert about 20 miles but I have a truck that would do the job.. so stay tuned. Take care div.have a good one.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Good luck with the Ford!

[@carlf8291]

Excellent idea looks great to

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@paveloleynikov4715]

Some sand "paint" and patina sauce on holding iron and it would totally look like part of the machine in whole. And for someone who not familiar with the build - that thing looks like salvaged flooring from old bus than home improvement stuff.

[@rickm5806]

Practical and frugal. Great job!

[@mattblack6268]

Nice one Div. Those weld stitches look good on the floor straps, but that one across the middle needs em too mate. Great vid.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Have to agree about that middle one!

[@shedbythetracks]

Better than factory man! Everybody's going to want one now.. Cheers from the Shed

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Shedman!

[@michaelreams1544]

Absolutely genius. It looks great.

[@johnnymac1580]

First time you forgot it is just a RatRod Boot, not only a brilliant idea but beautiful too ⚡️ It took me awhile to come up with that cause everyone else had said the same thing Laka boot (?) spelling

[@ratrodsafrica]

We spell it like this: Lekka boet. 😄

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Div, that really turned out good! Every old jeep / truck I've rebuilt, the floors were rusted out because of moisture trapped in the carpet or in the felt padding under the mats. I just spray the " paintable " black undercoating on the floors and leave them bare . I am going to have to do some sound deadening material on my 64 F100. Even with the new door and window seals it's too noisy at 55 mph to talk without shouting. Well, almost shouting!:) Looks great!:)

[@ratrodsafrica]

I know that felt padding is horrible. No chance of trapped moisture now!

[@ssamotorsfinland]

Great work Div!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Sir!

[@WayneEarls]

More great work!