Rat Rod convertible top custom built mechanism

[@CalicoClassics]

Absolutely brilliant repurposing the door closers. 👍👍👍

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks again for the support! Yeah I was replacing 13 doors, and the closers when I got the idea to use the arms off the automatic door closers. It's one of the things about building a rat rod you can use so many different things to create car parts. I've got a steering wheel that I made out of a single groove pulley, My console is made out of a retired missile part, I hope I can utilize a part that I got out of a C-130 jet engine for my air intake. Thanks again Robert.

[@dillhole4603]

That thing has come a long way! Just browsing the old stuff, man. VINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Right on Dill!

[@BillKirkpatrick]

Looks great 👍🏼

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks Bill I appreciate your comment. I have the top off the car right now making repairs. When I put the top back on I will do a more detailed video on how I built the mechanism.

[@menoralabata3528]

Full watch Sadik Katambay here

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks again 😊

[@savagebullrider4648]

Holy smoke you came a long way

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Yeah it's coming together pretty nicely, Thanks for stopping in again.

[@expatinbrazil]

I really appreciate your support, sir ! Very complex job about all that top convertible system , I think you did an awesome job ! 🙏👊👊👊

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks I appreciate it 😊

[@thewretchedmessgarage7097]

I'm planning on Whacking the top off of my '72 f100 . So I will eventually need a top Your video is most helpful. Lots of good clear shots of how the folding mechanism was put together.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Right on thanks for watching. If you need to get any more info from me, my email is. [e-mail]

[@mike7817]

lot of thinking on that one, i watched bill hines do this on his chop top convertibles . this kind of work is not easy. good job.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks I replaced about 15 frames and doors and I was looking at the closer arms I thought how well they pivot and slid inside of each other l could Make them work out for a convertible top mechanism so very cool appreciate your comment

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Very nice job on that Robert, I'm impressed!

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks.Yeah I was very happy to be able to use those door parts to make a convertible top.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

This Rat Rod is to cool, I will be back here in the morning to watch the rest of the video and more, have to go to the neighbors now to have a wine (Vino) lol

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks , that's funny 😂

[@henryverrydt4943]

Looking good. I like the time spent explaining the process

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks for sharing, right on! Yep I enjoy creating car parts, repurposing things. 👍

[@jeffangeleri5804]

Nice work, very detailed on how you did it too. I'm very impressed.

[@DGRetroCustoms]

awesome idea using them door openers saves alot of work making pivots and slides, top work

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Right on! and thanks for watching, and commenting. 👍

[@marblealabata5668]

I waiting until full finished

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks 😊

[@PJoverland]

thanks for helping understand the mechanism

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Right on! Thanks for stopping in 😁👍

[@marblealabata5668]

Sadik Katambay sir

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Right on 😊

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Vino Rod is really coming together Brotha!!!

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@marblealabata5668]

A little times is finishing heheh

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks again 😊

[@billeckhardt8834]

absolutely fantastic am starting to work up a collapsible top for a custom car... i will try to find you on facebook

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Bill I'm on Instagram Vino Rat Rod builds. Or [e-mail] 👍

[@WagsAutomotive]

Very cool man! Love your creativity! 😁

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks Dave. Still on cloud 9 👍 what an awesome weekend to spend with fellow KZbinrs. Awesome to have met you thanks for stopping in. Robert

[@PaulDBeauchamp1958]

Nice

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks I appreciate it 😊

[@nitrofish1974]

Thats pretty awesome brother, have a 53 chevy pickup looking to convert, this helps out a lot 😀 👍 one off

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

That's awesome! Thanks I appreciate it! 👍

[@TurlosGarage]

Great job! Very nice workmanship.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks, really happy with the outcome.

[@EYE_SPIDER]

I really like the blue checkers

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@ScottRods]

Great work. I wish I had wood working skills (and tools). It would make my build so much easier, and lighter.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Cool thanks for watching.l like your channel just got done watching the last episode 👍

[@Kevscancave]

Very-Very Cool Robert👍 You’ve put a ton of thought and Engineering into that top!Thanks for showing the details👍Your welds look very sweet… welding is not a strong skill of mine! …. It’s on my bucket list to practice more and get better… Thanks!

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Yeah Kev sometimes in my video I'll mention that I look at everything to see if I can turn it into a car part .so when I'm at work nothing is safe around me. 🥴

[@53animalfarm]

Great work 😎👍 lI like the wood .

[@DesertRatFabrication]

I love that Rag Top, there is some good engineering in the mechanism, i also watch the video on repairing the side and door, i saw it on the home page but couldn't find it in the videos to comment on, but it was really good, catch you on the next one

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

it was great timing, I was replacing some Norton door closers at the time when I was making that mechanism. so it worked out awesome. Thanks for watching! 😁👍

[@AndysDogHouse]

I saw you over at Scott Rods so I thought I would see what you have going on. WOW, nice work. I subscribed to your channel so I can see the rest of your build. Thanks for sharing.

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Great to have you along 👍

[@menoralabata3528]

Boss vino how are you Boss Sadik Katambay

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks SADIK 😊

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

Looking good so far man !!!

[@mangkepwingtalong]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@billbill1605]

Beautiful welds

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks Bill appreciate the nice comment. 👍

[@musschanel9097]

💪💪💪💪💪

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@billbill1605]

Beautiful Wel

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks again 👍

[@mangkepwingtalong]

Sadik katambay

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenbyrne3793]

Dave sent me!