1934 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Project Begins

[@tombridge3584]

After watching kindig win with a gaudy undrivable rich mans watch, I appreciate this guy a thousand times more.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Ha haa ... rich mans watch. LOL! Those kinda cars don't do a lot for me either. bling bling .. bla bla!

[@og190]

I guess to each his own ,but kindig is an award winning self-taught car builder . Just as Bob is self-taught and he builds some damn cool cars, I enjoy what he builds as much as I do kindig's. I look forward to watching Bob work through the challenges that lay ahead with project rats' nest. 🐀 . You'll get it you just ain't got it yet.

[@maxyearwood1085]

Every man who builds cars has his place. I admire Bob for his simple style that lets a lot of us fit in an affordable spot. Don't knock the Kindigs, Foose, Ian and others who spend the time to make beautiful cars and trucks. I have customized many cars always striving to make the next one better than the first.

[@dannystubblefield5478]

@@maxyearwood1085 my brother actually drove out to california to see my sister and stopped by chip Fooses shop - he was just a gear head and friendly as could be - not snobby or stuck up.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Just protect those lungs when you work that fiberglass 🙂This will be a solid build, I'm sure!

[@timsterz1]

" I like to call it a Rat Rod, that way nobody's expectin' nothin' great." 👌

[@darrencolbeth5119]

Hello Bob I live in the Great State of Maine. I'm a third generation of boat builders. I have built fiberglass boats all of my life to lobster fish in. To answer your question about heating fiberglass ( No) it will not bend at all you will just set it on fire Your best wat is to make relift cuts in the glass and then reglass the cuts .

[@Testing-123]

You'll figger it out Bob! We know it. We just do!!

[@paularnold802]

Relief cuts, then get your shape. Fiberglass the back. Grind the face side, then step up your glass. Then you can use tiger hair, then mud good luck, Bob.

[@danielpancu9841]

Dear Bob, just know, you are our hero, metal o plastic, you are our hero Bob!!

[@martinharris5017]

I like a man who doesn't rest om his laurels and a man who works with both fiberglass and steel! Should be a goodie Bob!

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

WE SEE YOU GOT TROPHY ON THE DOG! NICE. YES SIR ON THE BUILD. NEW LEARNING CURVE ON FIBERGLASS.

[@1957kwick]

Dang, I'm proud of you starting another one right after you got done With the coup.👍

[@shanethompson7543]

Heck yeah another Rat Rod Bob Builds!!!!

[@phillipcortel6330]

School is in session! With one of the best teachers out there! You go Bob!

[@ruberube540]

Metal or plastic just work your magic that is what I love to see

[@fordx4n]

Man this is going to be a really Great Build!

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

It should be fun to watch if nothing else. Thanks for supporting the effort.

[@robormiston2841]

Heat will only shrink the resin and not the fiberglass. It might move 1/16 of an inch. You will need to relieve cut and refiberglass Bob. Get some Duraglss and Kitty hair, a full face respirator and tyveck coveralls and a box or latex gloves. I could fiberglass boats. That going to be a sweet one Bob. Can't wait to see it done. If you need any advice feel free to reach out about fiberglass. My dad was a cistom car builder and worked with George Barris and helped buld/ Paint the Munsters Mobile and the Pink panther Cars and a few others. So I learned at an early age from one of the best in the biz.

[@leandroparada2694]

Thank you for not playing music all through the video.

[@1otviii]

There is so much to know about fiberglass. Wish I was there to give you some tips, maybe we could chat some time. One of the first things is to make some sort of steel frame to mount your parts to. From there it is fairly straight forwards. Looking forward to the project.

[@jamesbizelli8568]

I haven’t watched it yet but I don’t need to to know it’s gonna be a good one. Back to back builds and a longer video … don’t get any better😀

[@MastaT_150]

This is gonna be super cool, possibly itchy, but super cool! 😎

[@wyattoneable]

My goodness Bob. You build more cars in a year than most car guys can build in a lifetime.

[@rockerpat1085]

I Predict Some "Sticky Fingers" In Your Future Bob!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!

[@josephdougherty2399]

I have some experience in fiberglass, but far from a pro.. but I did deal with body fitment issues on a 73 corvette once. The car had had front and rear collision damage and the guy that did the initial repair slapped it together half ass using parts from about or 4 different years. A friend that had bought the car for a song begged me to have a Crack at it. I found if I made radius cuts in the fiberglass and found ways to clamp/brace it in place then reglassed the cuts, it would stay in place. I used mat and cloth with resin on the back of the panel and chopped mat mixed into duraglass for the outside exposed cuts. This is one of those things where you step back, look at it, then feel it, and use your best judgment.

[@olsfield]

Perfect project for a rat rod Bob. If anyone can make a fiberglass car in to a rat rod. You can. Love your work

[@BBBILLY86]

My wallet determines what I build not others expectations. Doing a 31 model A woodie ratrod now because I can afford it and gets me off the couch.

[@nsidor1234]

Cheers brother, fiberglass don't look like it's as much fun as bangin' on metal. '34 always was my favorite coupe body. It's gonna' be GREAT ! 👍🏁

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

And ... to me .. they look cool regardless of what they're made of.

[@nsidor1234]

@@RatRodBobBuilds Yup, never tried it so I'll be learning right along with ya'... Diggin' the salt laker look. 👍🏁

[@erica8664]

What I like about Bob is he does the work instead of talking about it, I know people that have projects that they started years ago and never worked on them but every time they get two beers in them, they go on and on how they are going to build their rods.

[@raybrooks6901]

This is what I have been waiting for

[@brianholland2916]

Thanks for the video Bob and red! I've had a bad day and this video sure does make it seem like a day off with pay!

[@briankinnear7461]

This '34 coupe looks like it will be a cool project. And some new skills too. Look forward to watching this one come together. Be safe and stay well.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

I hear ya! I can see lots of design chair time in the future.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Hey doesn’t matter which project you did first , I’m just happy there’s two more lined up, I’m sure you already figured out the front fiberglass piece’s I would think a heat gun would soften it up enough to bend it into place, dirty little Rats, awesome looking car , catch you on the next one 😀😀

[@2ndshiftaudio300]

First thing when dealing with fiberglass. Heating it will not help. Plus if it gets to hot. It will crack after you paint it. Causing these spider webs you have probably heard about. When you stress fiberglass these cracks I'm talking about appear. So, relief cut and add mat where you need. NEVER use "cheese cloth" only use mat. Don't cut mat with scissors unless you just have to. Pull it apart in pieces. Makes the edges easier to work. Saves lots of time sanding. Always always use fresh resin. Not home depot or body shop supply resin. Cloudy resin is old. Resin should have a candy clear look to it. Not cloudy or milky looking. Summer is coming. Never mix resin higher than 2%. Kicking resin with more MEKP causes resin to "dry" faster. But, causes it to be very brittle. Stick to the 2% rule with fresh resin. You will thank me later. US Composites will have everything you need. Make sure and get a MEKP squeeze bottle. Makes mixing so much easier. Sorry to be so long winded. But, I've learned so much watching your videos. A chance to help you is very exciting to me. Thanks.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Preciate the info.

[@glennramsey917]

Ole ratrod engine is rat aproved !!

[@jacquesvanrooyen706]

I'm looking forward to this build Bob. Nice motor and spares you've got there. I know you're going to build it right, you never disappoint .

[@rwally3able]

Love you Bob, thank you for your videos.!!!!!!

[@Dan-gi7yz]

Yep. Looking good. . Cut )

[@dougsipple746]

Rootlieb hood would be a good place to get a nice hood with louvers, that’s where I got mine from my 34 and it’s a Gibbons body and has a steel tank, steel hood and those lower panels are called inner fender panels are steel as well. I’m excited to see your progress.❤

[@IronheadGarage]

Great project Bob going to be one bad Hotrod. You got that fiberglass work brother once you get the hang of it it's easy. Just smell's bad and makes you itch to lol. Looking forward to seeing those doors back together just a big puzzle right! Take it easy see you on the next one 👍🏻

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

You got that right!

[@paulventh7034]

You go Bob can't Wait to see it done

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

But but ... doing it is the fun part!

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Yes sir. My favorite. 34 coupe . That is a big motor for that little car. But it surely going to look fantastic in that car.

[@brooktrout1486]

WoOoOo HoOoOoOo ol Rat Rod BoOoOoOoB is back in the shop where dreams come true boys and girls !!! just frigin MINT !!!

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Bob, speedway motors has ALL the front pieces you need in fiberglass

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

All I can find on their website for a 34 is the hood.

[@garycamara9955]

You can tape on a thin aluminum piece and glass over it. Remove the aluminum and go from there. Just make a temporary sheet aluminum mold.

[@sidwalker6902]

Imma keep watching, so there’s that.

[@dougwiest9318]

GREAT VIDEO BOB. FIBERGLASS WILL BE A WALK IN THE PARK FOR YOU. IT'S REALLY A FUN ADVENTURE AFTER DOING METAL FAB. HAVE FUN, MAYBE "RED" WILL WANNA HELP!!

[@lariat8653]

Stay with this cool project until it’s finished. It’s great to watch a master finish a project from nothing but a few parts and then in the end drive off in it. 👍🏻 😎

[@garycamara9955]

Just add to the door it's less work.

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Cool. When you're waiting for parts for one work on the other. Good for more content on the channel

[@RandyColeman-i4w]

Build it Mr Bob, will all watch every episode

[@walterbaker4994]

First thing's first buy a good respirator designed for fiberglass . I know you can do it let the fun begin.

[@angeloc3842]

Best way to cut fiberglass is a 4in grinder with a d diamond blade for cutting granite countertops . You can buy them at Lowe’s. The cut through it like melted butter

[@deweybell3529]

You definitely appreciate steel when you get done with this build

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Right on Bawb, glass, metal, whatever, I know you'll figure it out, no problem! Be watching Hoss 👍👍✊🤟🤙🤘✌️

[@davidgreen9663]

As always, you are a great inspiration. Like these other fellas said, be safe with that fiberglass ! We are all gettin' ready to learn somethin' !

[@donnieconatser1232]

Gonna be another great build!!!!! Ur visions are awesome👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@williammccormack6295]

I look forward to each episode on the 3 window Ratrod I,ve since finished my 1954 AR110 International sidestep pickup custom thanks for the tips an tricks I did 95% myself in the driveway I do have a workshop but that where I restore Antique and Vintage furniture Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@michaelking3542]

Bob,,,,i don't know about all that fiberglass stuff going on there........i'd be crying and buying the parts.............good vision for a Rod.......😎😎

[@andrewrichey7374]

Hi ain’t going to miss it good to see you Bob 👍👍😎

[@59vaughn]

Heck...the doors look good without the tops....make a channel for the glass to run up to...but the opening looks right...

[@rlhuber76]

3M auto mix stuff is gonna be your friend. It kinda like 2 part epoxy gun and they have glue and lots of sandable stuff

[@jasonshaw9240]

Looking forward to this ride Bob 👍

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Bob, I hear tell Red got some fibreglass skills, let's see him getting to lending a hand in this one... Precise ya.. Respect....!

[@chriscater812]

Itchy scratchy show fantastic plastic! Don't breathe to much of that stuff.😎😎

[@Allen-m5k]

Man ,can't wait for the 6-71.blown big block Nova, & the 34 coupe

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome good to see this on the road 👍🏽 hope you get help with the fiberglass or you can work it out 👍🏽

[@erniehoffer1784]

Great video. Iron Trap Garage has several grill shells. 1933 and 1934.

[@Caution.beware]

I got faith in you I always say adapt and overcome any situation in life never too old to learn great build Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@scottbovard5552]

Great to see you at it so soon after completing the 30. It is going to be a sweet cruiser. Looking forward to the build.

[@waynegrant9594]

Love all the builds Bob and enjoy them all ! Ill say u the man ! But no stitches? Gonna get interesting! Tell Red to get to work !!

[@whatzthis64]

I know you can do it . Can’t wait till you get started with it, I really enjoy your videos. Have a great day my friend.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Excited for this one Bob👍 Varmints know to stay just out of view. The firewall is such a classic spot to theme or contrast, maybe better to have it start out clean and smooth. Surprised nobody at you to get a show going yet. See you next time !

[@oldfordcarsandtrucks]

👍. Well, the hardest part is done... deciding what next and getting started.

[@robertdupra8223]

We're all ready for this build Bob is Don going to help you on this every now and then he's a good dude

[@markgriffin9699]

That's quite the endeavor Bob!!! Going to be a sweet ride when it's done!!! That 429 is going to be a torque monster!!! Preciate ya Bob!!!

[@Chevy-ud1ec]

heat the fiberglass with a heat gun and move it where you want and leave it there as it cools it will stay. that is what worked for me on my father in-laws 34 ford sedan

[@donlandenberg8126]

She'll be a sweet ride when you're done. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@terryg6596]

Hi Bob,,just fantastic,can,t think of any other way of seeing you back to the dream shop with the coupe,I know we will see the magic happen and the rod will scream ; HERE I AM ; let the class sit and learn,take bud till the next time

[@ronniepate4315]

Starting a new build and fiberglass too . This will be great Bob . Let the learning begin .

[@grizzlylongbows5742]

Rat Rod Bob, you da man! I wish you had done this five years ago, it would have helped me a bunch when I built a 32 3 window out of fiberglass. Get ready to itch!

[@jman6030]

Building anything out of anything is cool...give'er Bawb 👍

[@johnkranz4004]

Definitely a good start on the 34 Bob Red needs to to his 2 cents in

[@donaldhalls2189]

Hope you can make the Nova road worthy, 😂looks like it will be a great build, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@robcates2383]

Sounds like a blast, BOBE! Fiberglass isn't hard just dusty! Polyester resin some cloth, you can do it, sir! Wish I lived close to you, in KANSAS CITY!!!

[@robcates2383]

Matt, at iron trap garage, calls those, "BLISTERS", ( the piece that covers the frame to the radiator!!

[@garycamara9955]

Side panels that have blisters on them.

[@jamesruffner4880]

Bob what ever you build it takes your know how to build it and it will great and i will watch you all the way because you are the man we love your videos thank you for your time i don't watch tv i watch Rat Rod Bob a little shop where Dreams come true.

[@ahill7099]

notch that right 1 to fit front and wont the body and inner fender line up..might be why thar notched the left side. also maybe add a lil to the car jam instead of door for the gap..might be easier

[@larryanderson8049]

Bob, I can see you are "itching" to get started on that little cutie!

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Ha haa ... yup!

[@staceyonan3896]

Brother the white fiberglass is the inner finders they go on the inside of the frame.

[@joshpowell7113]

Rollin Bones style....it's gonna be great Bob!!

[@jarhettthreeton8061]

Looking good uncle Bob! This my be my favorite of all ur builds.

[@randyhorton8369]

I sure look forward to seeing you work. You are truly an inspiration to me. Keeps me going on mine! Thanks

[@briquetaverne]

Bob, Perhaps I'm jumping the gun a bit but if you look at the color blue of your tape that's holding up the door (as seen by the camera) you notice it's a beautiful Tourmaline blue. It's very pretty and I know that since you like to antique all your colors so can I easily imagine how gorgeous this car would be in an antique'd Tourmaline blue, with a cream colored (contrasting Navy blue seam piping) rolled & pleated Naugahyde interior. A single bench seat would also be better than a pair of buckets (styled in the theme of those old XK-150 Jaguar sports cars of the '50's). I'm sure you could find a bench seat from the rear seat of a van or even an old pick up truck. ***** One further thing concerning Rats & Mice.. The next time your wrap up your motor, put moth balls/ camphor flakes all around the manifold area just before covering it up with a plastic cover. The rats/ mice won't die but the smell and choking atmosphere of this chemical repulses them enough to decide to nest "elsewhere".

[@kevinshorter5861]

You have a beautiful looking coupe too!!

[@rodneylustila4520]

Gotta have more! More subscribers! Tell everyone at work and do on about this old car,she's cool .he's gonna need some motor money

[@fletchermania]

Going to be awesome man!

[@jimfurr1]

Thanks Bob! : )

[@darrylway4910]

Looking forward to this one Bob,I'm excited already

[@dansimmons1964]

It's Rat Rod Bob time! I aint gonna miss this 🙂

[@Redneckmfg]

My Very First Thought was " FIBERGLASS" Mister Bob is a Master of Metal How in the world is he gunna pull this one off !!! Oh,True me I know you can do it.. I don't think there is anything you can't do when it comes to Hot/Rat Rods........ I love watching what your doing !!!

[@thercbarn5001]

Yes you can heat it to move it around. Just watch for delam. It helps if you can hold it in position while you heat it. Like a block of wood to spread it out. Wish i was closer to you. I love working with glass cars

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Excellent. Gonna give that a try. Please keep the tips coming!

[@thercbarn5001]

@RatRodBobBuilds no problem! Epoxy doesn't add any extra strength. Pink foam and packing tape make great molds. You can get fiberglass and resin at your local hardware store for doing boat repairs. Mat fiberglass adds a lot of thickness but you should go over mat with cloth for a nice finish. Chip brushes are great for epoxy and they are cheap. Dab the resin on. Don't brush.

[@edcianfarra7890]

Bob I really enjoy your channel, please keep up the great work .

[@seventeenreasonsails]

Fiberglass will flex but it will not do well with the heat and bend thing. You could do a relief cut, and glass it into position, and fill it with fairing compound.