Building Steel Fuel Tank from scratch for the 1959 Renault/Beetle project.

Its Wifey Wednesday and we are working on the Renobug again, a Renault/VW Beetle rat rod/hot rod project for my wife, here at Rat Rods for Africa. In this round we build a fuel tank from scratch, test it for leaks and turn a radiator cap into a fuel fill cap... Oh, and we do get distracted by some things in between...
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[@martinharris5017]

0:48 "Renault 4CV sitting on a shortened VW floorpan" has to be the understatement of the year Diff! That barely describes the massive amount of surgery and custom fabrication you put into this car. I would urge casual viewers to delve into previous episodes and marvel at what has been accomplished here.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you brother!

[@StefanPansegrouw]

Hi Div, thanx for giving me and my work some airtime.. It was totally unnecessary and unexpected.. You are a Legend!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Only a pleasure boet! You are a legend in your field too!

[@davidweidner1675]

Great artwork

[@jamescnorris9154]

Great work Stefan ! 💪🏼

[@38Chev572]

Very cool artwork sir.

[@StefanPansegrouw]

@@davidweidner1675 thank you, appreciate the compliment👍😁

[@FmlyRat]

Hello Diff . I live in Roseville, California, United States. I'm 75 years old. I really enjoy watching your creativity and success. I'm happy you are feeling better and able to get back to what makes you happy. Thank you for sharing your fun with all of us.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hello Sir! Thanks for your support.

[@markrobertson9015]

@@FmlyRat I'm just down south in Covina California glad to see a Californian on here.Take Care.

[@robertheine9723]

Greetings from Ladysmith, Wisconsin. USA. Its great to see that look as you are doing better Diff. I too am a S.O.M. of 72 years, but I never took up welding. I discovered your youtube channel about six months ago. I enjoy them so much I went back to watch them all. You have truly been an inspiration to me. I too have been battling a health issue called UC. Anyway I just want to say that you have inspired my to get out to my barn and get my 1972 El Camino SS running after setting for 11 years. Thanks again Diff, and I think your videos are never too long. Sometimes I watch them twice.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks for your support, brother! It makes me happy to hear that I have inspired you. In the end, that's what its all about

[@fredclements6843]

Dang I wish Africa was not so far away 😢 can’t believe I got here first today 😂

[@scottishcontentcreators]

A grinder and paint make me the welder I aint 😂

[@RichieCat4223]

Div at first I didn't care for the fender "flares" but they're growing on me to feel they fit the car.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I reckon when they are also painted yellow, it will make a big difference!

[@charlietabone6162]

I’ve enjoyed spending time with you too, Diff Thanks for entertainment

[@TheTrooper777]

Good to see you getting after it, man that will keep you living. Great job on fuel tank😊

[@earlfreimuth5799]

Thank You for Teaching me how to make a tank 👍

[@denniscorbett1052]

You are the reason I am back in my shop no big projects but back to making my own parts from stuff I have laying around thanks for all the great videos.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ah man, words like yours make it worth the trouble! Thanks!

[@jacquikowalewsky7691]

Great work as usual, so glad you are feeling stronger.

[@pjaq3862]

My wife had a good chuckle about the running on empty thing

[@ratrodsafrica]

😆

[@bobrainer4008]

I always heard it called a C clamp but now that I heard you call it a G clamp it makes more sense, Thanks.

[@raychambers3646]

We used to call them G cramp .

[@ratrodsafrica]

No man, a "cramp" is what I get in my leg!😂

[@blakkat531]

“G” lets you grab that shit! lol.

[@dickowilley2642]

Called a G clamp in Aus also. Same horse, different jockey (as the saying goes).

[@jamesholland5475]

And the Glorious little Reno-Bug jigsaw puzzle is coming together piece by piece ! And I am proud to say that I got to watch it happen ! And in my mind it is a cute little Show car ! Crazy mad respect my brother ❤ we love what you're doing, keep on doing what you're doing!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@GProv]

Hi Diff so glad to see you back to your old self and doing what you Love . Prays the Lord. You are truly an inspiration to others and Mama Bear must be so proud of you to complete her wheel's Lol .God bless and stay safe.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@jamesruiz1776]

For his small shop and the few tools he got ..HE SHUR BEATS THE HELL OUT OF BAD CHAD HACKINSTIEN

[@ratrodsafrica]

Hackinstein!😂😅😂

[@jamesruiz1776]

@@ratrodsafrica ur great Diff ...Rat on ...

[@glenscott3130]

Love that you use what you have and make it work. At 68 yrs. Old myself,I grew up having to repair my "junk " to keep it running. ( no extra money) lol. Great channel!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@pacogil65]

Mr. Diff you are a legend. Your "Wifey" probably won't agree but I enjoy seeing your videos so much that an in absolutely no rush to see the RenoBug "finished". Thanks for sharing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Its the journey that matters, and she is patient!😄

[@davekennedy9060]

Fantastic stuff!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@ronmabey3700]

You do great work, brother.I love watching you work

[@user-fw9se3gn1b]

Diff, Thanks for your gas tank story! It looks great.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@Ladder7]

I love how musical that tank is. So cool

[@1959esmith]

Bless you, glad you're recovering. You have the best explanation of how to do things of anyone. So knowledgeable.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you so much!

[@brianhaw9398]

Beautiful job on the new tank !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@joespencer7564]

Great to have you back! Keep being uplifting!😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Will try😄

[@brentbrown8393]

Diff your videos are never to long. God bless you and good health to you mate.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Brent!

[@62_C10]

You did a great job on the tank.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@sufferedenuf]

Excellent amount of quality work for one day and one video! Very good! Looking forward to the next one. Have a great day Div!

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

I Lekka , I Lekka alot! Brother Man. Very well done. Diff, You take forest engineering to a whole new level. 😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Looking good as always!😊

[@larryreece1403]

Few things in life make me happier than finding the perfect piece of metal in my scrap pile! I always accept free scrap metal from friends. Love this project!

[@TheIIOM]

Another work of art and continued show of doing the right job instead of just a hack. Keep it up, I learned allot.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother!

[@TheIIOM]

@ratrodsafrica Your most welcome. My comments are heartfelt and shared only when true and in your case (and as a factual realist) I truly appreciate fine craftsmanship and a cranial thought process

[@Hungry_Hunter]

Definitely the most unique and interesting build I've seen . Great work Diff

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@jimwhittemore1610]

Fine work on the gas tank plus a couple of old VW parts recycled

[@rdmeenach]

Classical music while welding. Perfect

[@ratrodsafrica]

😀Only with TIG!😀

[@tedayer1823]

Glad you are back and I hope feeling better. I have done auto work and fabrication for many years and your videos are great - I always learn something new. Thank you.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Coming from an experienced guy, I appreciate that

[@flatworm00]

Great tutorial on gas tank building and fitting. It is always so much more satisfying when you can build something out of what you have. Great job!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@brandonpettit-gr9ly]

We are so glad to see you back on two feet! You are so inspiring! Keep it up man.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@argee55]

I really like this build. I’m glad to see you flanged your tank end caps. More work but well worth the effort. Also glad you’re recovering so well. Stay warm and take care of the wifey!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@earlfreimuth5799]

Thank You for Teaching me how to make a tank 👍. From Vancouver Washington State. USA

[@ratrodsafrica]

Happy if it can help!

[@Grizzmakes]

And we are spoiled !!! What an epic episode !! Once again you teach us things that we can all use in our builds. I think that many people will not have a clue just how small the Renobug actually is compared to a small modern car. Have a great week.

[@ratrodsafrica]

You are right. Only once we can have it outside next to another car, will people see how tiny it actually is🙂

[@mdsci7894]

Car is looking better every episode!!Awesome work!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@jamescnorris9154]

Heck Yeah! That gas tank work is amazing! Thank the good Lord you are crawling around again ! Much Love from Florida ! Have a lakka one my brotha ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks James! Must be hot in Florida now... I spent a few months there, many moons ago

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very well done Diff. That tank will work perfectly for the Renobug.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@billyporter2195]

Good to see you so mobile and clearly in your element again 👍

[@timothymerritt620]

Great job this is a wonderful morphing of German and French automobiles

[@38Chev572]

You never fail to inspire and show me something new. Thank you.

[@rwstillwater]

I'm so happy to see that you have recovered completely. Great job on the gas tank. People don't realize how many hours you put into it, I'll bet.

[@ratrodsafrica]

No, these things always takes longer than one thinks...🙂

[@jamesv9928]

It's been so infectious watching this build series that I went out and found myself a free 54 -D kW F91 with beyond severe rust issues to play with. My son and I are in the process of mating it to a 2000 Fire chicken chassis, Thanks for the inspiration Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

That is awesome man! With enough persistence, no rust issues are too severe😆 Real happy that I can provide some inspiration, brother.

[@blakkat531]

Yep, I think we’re all scraping around looking for something to do a similar mod to, now that Diff has broken the ice.

[@hooligan_56labelle22]

Well done on the tank. First shot no leaks. 👌 🇨🇦

[@ratrodsafrica]

Lucky me!

[@donolbers]

I'll have to add that I too, have developed an interest in S. Africa. These videos are great, whoever does the editing does a good job, carry on mate!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! I do everything, the work, the camera, the editing, the coffee...😅

[@mikebeidelman6051]

Diff, you have done it once again my Brother. You made a something out of nothing. WOW what an awesome job you did. Mike

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Mike

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

This is turning out to be a cool little custom, just remember when it's done you're not supposed to try and keep it!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Maybe she will let me play with it as well...

[@donaldhalls2189]

The rig is coming along great,,tank looks great, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

[@christopherarronglaum6191]

ThAnk you I always look forward to seeing your videos

[@micartecca]

Love the look from the rear with those new French' d lights. Looks like an old Ferrari or sports car....love it

[@leeburke4060]

i learned some new tricks. thank you. glad your getting stronger. and feeling better.

[@twintype]

Great tank! No bubbles, no troubles!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Lucky me!😅

[@t4lovers688]

Mate you good buddy love you channel

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@henrikkrievs4274]

My Brother, U did it again. Good work. Ha' en lækker en.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@dragontattooee]

Great to hear your time is not up Boet, loving the tank. Have a lekka one Div

[@geoffreymills9932]

Great job on the tank and I love the reuse of the radiator filler neck as the gas cap, it can burp on hot days 😂😂

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haha, yes!

[@g-man7938]

You do a superb job with the music.👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Appreciate your comment

[@robames1293]

Tanks----you're welcome. Another Lakka one Div. The Americans watching are still working out the 6 and 1/4 gallons per Cubic foot.

[@sweetjessiethescoundrelscott]

FOR THE EMBLEM UNDER THE FILLER TANK ,I THINK ONE MIMICKING THE CHRYSLER WINGS WOULD BE COOL

[@p.e.8149]

Thank you for the time and company you share with us, well I'm speaking for me and I'm sure there's others feeling the same. Take care and till next time God bless. OG to OG

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure OG🙂

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

That was a good story 👏

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Man, I can't remember when I had new steel in my shop. I always use the old rusty crap! Nice work on that tank Diff. You are earning more husband points with the wife!

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

Div. that’s how a gas tank should be made, as always, fantastic work. stay strong God bless.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@eddiedebeer1709]

Great job Boet, the Reno bug is coming together LEKKER👌

[@carloscasselli9392]

Great job...congratulation

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@rudiwendt5278]

Hello Mr. Diff. I just love your attitude and videos. I also like your math classes. I love how you explain everything. Very good videos. Yes leave the doors just as they are. I was just thinking of your wife and the shopping she will need the doors just as they are. Glad to see your health is doing good. I'm looking at getting my kidney removed from cancer myself and I'm not looking forward to it. I've been putting it off and it's time to see the kidney go. Take care.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I wish you all the best man! Thanks for the kind words.

[@dayslife]

and another step forward, great accomplishment Mr Diff. the fuel tank looks perfect .

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@robertamor3203]

other job well done its good that you are felling up to working. again keep it up and enjoy life

[@dannypeter6565]

Great job Diff. Your home built break works great. Thanks, cheers

[@Chris-gd8gj]

my friend you are looking better each video grateful for your health... thanks for sharing what you do...

[@karlalton3170]

Great job with the Tank Duff , esp the filler cap mod 😎😎🤘🤘🤘

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks

[@petepenn1]

Sweet + Simple + SERENE! Class Act Sir! Much Respect from Montreal, Canada.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you.

[@davidmobley5984]

Paint flag of Africa on roof touch up yellow sweet little car great work from a great man 😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@greggarnham8497]

I can't help thinking that an ZA flag on the artwork of the Flytrap T-shirt would have been better than an American flag ! What is the relevance of that, Div ?

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@greggarnham8497 it's an American truck. Simple as that

[@thomking6553]

I prefer the 4 door look, more of an OLd School vibe. 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@stephengorham2195]

Always amazed at your fabricating abilities! Glad to see you're getting better.😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@bernieblignaut7517]

Baie nice thanks looking good 👍

[@davidmobley5984]

Good day from ne Missouri USA u rock I love that little car 😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@michaelfust9520]

Great episode with quality tips for the flange welding. I have been mig welding now for 40 years and success first time without leaks is nearly impossible.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, I'm still amazed!😅

[@georgfrese669]

Hallo Def, lekker dat jy so aktief is!🛠

[@stucook8622]

Lekka video as always Div. Much appreciated 🍺

[@Phil-b3z]

Awesome job welding the tank. Previously done it for a job quite hard to get one no holes first off 😎💯

[@lassenorr435]

Inspiring job as usual. Thanks Div 🥰

[@heidenfelderkustoms1502]

I used the old gauge for a 54 panel and gust made a new rod for the float and shaped it for the new tank. It’s still working years later.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Intensive Forest Engineering on this episode. Nice transformation from rad cap to fuel filler. Chefs kiss on the tank too!

[@alchemymotorsports]

Another great episode. Nice work on that leak free tank! In my head I've taken to calling this car the Happy Chappie.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@jerseysfinest3595]

It's 95 degrees here in Alabama. Feels like 102. Wish it was cold here. Keep up the good work and feel better. Love your work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you. I will swop you a few degrees!😂

[@tonywatson253]

Awesome work good to see you enjoying life kind regards Tony 👍👍

[@markrobertson9015]

Alright getting into some cool fabrication and welding techniques. The tank looks great. Your wife is going to be so happy. One more step to be finished and cruising time take care Div have a Lekka one.

[@thornwarbler]

Always a pleasure...........Cheers mate 👍

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

And I think you did a fantastic job .

[@mikedyson7330]

Before I weld my last side panel on I drill all my holes and put my sending unit flange on the inside . Because of metal shavings on the inside. NICE JOB DIFF.

[@ratrodsafrica]

That's a cool idea! This is one of the reasons I read all comments, always something to learn. I did however remove the metal shavings with a magnet. Pain in the butt...😅

[@g-man7938]

Excellent craftsmanship.👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you

[@Mustsed]

There you got a lot of favors by the Renault brothers and Dr.Ferdinand Porsche. Works out well and looks amazing simple and well done. Thanks for sharing, hava a very good one (the fact that you are cold in south Africa and me in türkiye is melting away the whole last 2 month makes me cry).