The 59 Renault body gets mounted! And we evaluate...🤨

[@rodransome3783]

Hey Div.I just wanted to let you know how much we miss you here in Canada and our concern for your health.

[@jessehermosillo8116]

Dear Diff, I hope your health is getting stronger and life is still full of rusty metal. Thank goodness I have your channel full of your classic videos. My long nights are all smiles with your wit and fantastic knowledge of the rust rat rod world. GET WELL my friend and have a lacca one. Jesse in California

[@bryansnowden7419]

Hey man, have not seen you for a few weeks, hope you are well. Take care.

[@davewilson7278]

Where are you Div is all ok, missing you man.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Recovering from a surgery procedure but will be back one of these days!

[@riaannel2766]

Widen the actual fenders, the Renobug will look really mean as a widebody.

[@donames6941]

It's been 4 weeks. i hope everything turns out ok for you. we miss you❤👍🏻 from missouri USA

[@zeeliejo]

Hi Div. We are really missing you. Hope you are super? It would be best if you looked after yourself, we need your videos and a dose of smile like only you can cause. We are worried about you.

[@williamfrederick3849]

Missing you much please come back well and healthy 😊😊😊

[@stephenchristie7241]

I hope whatever you are going through is not life threatening and you recover soon, I love what you do in your bush garage and look forward to your return.

[@ssebo100]

What happened to my favourite South African?

[@ssebo100]

❤

[@jimmysutterfield5485]

Does anybody know if he's okay?

[@jimmysutterfield5485]

Does anybody know if he's okay worried about him

[@davelove3722]

Take front suspension off again fit a 20mm thick spacer between the bulkhead and suspension. That will centalise your wheel in the arch and give u the extra space when raising or lowering the ride height. Amazing build. Gonna look awesome with those flared wheel arches.

[@Ducky69247]

You mean spacers and castor shims together?

[@billholder9665]

@@Ducky69247 Diffy, can you put a 3/4 shim between the beam and the frame horns? It's held by 4 long bolts if I recall correctly.

[@oscarwalton1188]

I agree spacers woud be the way to go he would need longer bolts but that's not a big deal.

[@yobop6072]

... I like the spacer idea....make your own bolts...

[@marca5883]

Spacers💚🇬🇧🌱

[@robertwilliams8010]

Hi Div, praying all is well with you brother 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@donniehodge2548]

I have missed your video's I hope everything is okay 👍

[@Nottingham316]

Hope all is well with durf

[@brianwatson8601]

Hello Diff. Missing my weekly “fix” of your you tubes.

[@strangecustoms8486]

Hey you ok been 4 weeks not worried about videos just checking to see if your ok. 😁🇬🇸🤘

[@danblythe2979]

The little renobug really looks mean. Love the wheels with the chrome caps. Can't wait to see it with fender flairs added. Thanks for sharing your time with us Diff

[@dcummings7253]

Miss you here in NY USA as well. God Bless get well soon fine Sir.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Hey man , hope all is well with you and your family ! Looking forward to seeing you soon !😊

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Diff, just saw the picture of you in the hospital 😮 I feel bad I hadn't caught that sooner. Glad you're on the mend and back at home. I'm sure we'd all enjoy a little time with you in the "thinking chair" until you're able to resume shop work. If I lived a little closer I'm sure Wayne and I could get things done as long as the beer is cold!😅 Get well soon, from Wisconsin 😊

[@dougcroissant6360]

Just found out why I haven't seen any new videos, Def you take care, miss you,, , from Colorado USA

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnlindow8406]

your loved and missed I was beginning to worry then I see pics from Hospital now I'm scared for you run for your life ! just keep moving just keep moving

[@andremnel9076]

How about adding a strip of metal on the inside of the fender, instead of cutting the fender on the outside

[@joesangalli882]

That is what I was thinking also. Less massaging metal and probably a better look.

[@jjfalarka8837]

Incredible work. Hey for the fender flares you can slip underneath vw fenders. They have the perfect curve and adapt well. Best of health to you . Jack from Brasil

[@frankmarsh115]

miss you in New Hampshire USA

[@theDaftman]

hope your well over there, looking forward to your next video.

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

Good job Div. I have no doubt with your engineering skills you will ,come up with the solution . it’s going to look great.

[@RichardBerry-v5i]

Looks like a matchbox car i like it looks great 👍

[@jimallen199]

I love the look of this little car it just gets cooler as you build it.

[@danielhughes9556]

That thing is gonna look good with flares. Sometimes we mess up. Just gotta roll with it!

[@jamescnorris]

Looking good my brother! Enjoying the marriage of these two. Have a lakka one ! 💪🏼👊🏼🤙🏼

[@richcaseaxon]

Reminds me of one of those Quarter Midgets, looking cool.

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Div, Reno-bug is looking good, few adjustments and all is well. Cool build Boet. Have a Lekka one my friend. 👍

[@r0thrux]

As an old, US based guy, I appreciate your real-time conversion of mm to inches. I'm starting to get a feel for it now!

[@cayminlast]

I remember when they adopted the metric system in South Africa in 1961, I immigrated to the US in the early 1990s and had to go back to feet and inches.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Once you understand metric, you realize it's just so much easier to use 😀

[@petergrey7125]

Yes, absolutely agree this is so helpful! 👍

[@markorr1874]

WHAT BE HAPPENING BRO AIN'T SEEN YOU LATELY GODSPEED ON HEALING

[@MikeBobbitt-i5f]

Great video, the little Renobug is making good progress.

[@ryan76936]

It’s starting to look like the Morrari.

[@peterroper7471]

Great video, your good at explaining how it went wrong and solving problems as they come thank you for that!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. You're welcome!

[@71dean]

go with 6J wheels on front. Rear fenders cut along and put them out.. No arches please 😁🤘

[@Jools-j2l]

Nice, wifey will soon be whizzing to the shops in it im sure!

[@curbshoppin]

Going to be awesome to drive someday and all the extra work will be forgotten 😬

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Watched again if you put a 1600 twin port the thing is going to fly!!!👍

[@shanewright6958]

Another good one. The car is coming along nicely 👍👍

[@38Chev572]

Spacer! Love how you laugh at the oops. Building as you do, there are bound to be issues. We will all watch you, make it Cool.

[@fasteddieandtito5409]

👍Hi Div, I hope you’re feeling better sir! Copper Coat the Hudson truck with my Rat Rod juice sir!✋

[@alanpaulick7815]

No problem for you boet. You will find a way like you normally do. Take care.

[@dragontattooee]

Blood, sweat and gears, instead of tears for the Renobug. Love the black wheels with hubcaps

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yeah, I will leave the tears for my wife 😂

[@TheOldaz1]

The bug is throwing a few minor problems at you, but looking terrific. Thanks Div.

[@johnwesner3935]

Cutting and moving the opening back the 3/4" will probably look the best:) at least with the "suiside" front doors you don't have that worry. I'm back at the dent and ding work on my 65 F350. Looks like it was in a demo derby 😢 Fortunately I have low expectations so I'm doing pretty good!!😅 Thanks Diff!

[@GarryRobinson-nk5dl]

When I saw you swing that body onto the frame I thought to myself this is gonna be special

[@johnbrink2269]

Have missed your videos Diff. Pray all is well.

[@donames6941]

On the front you may have to cut a little higher for when the wheel rolls over a bump in a turn

[@BadgerBishop]

Great video Div! Thanks for the entertainment.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@krekautofunilaria8730]

Boa tarde aqui no Brasil encurta a suspensão fica mais estreita

[@robertwilliams8010]

Hi Div! The tires and wheels look awesome!👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@patricksmith4622]

Hope everything is ok , haven’t seen a post in a while, hope you’re on the mend from whatever your going through, hopefully we will see you back soon

[@joecioe8566]

I am sure that you will figure out how to make it work and look good. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[@jdedmnds1]

It should be adjustable. Just put shims between the front end and the mounting point.

[@bobbybelcher6800]

very beautiful car ! I love the body lines and the curves , nice classic era !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks a lot!

[@stevecorner5069]

No matter how hard you work to get all the bases covered there is always something that will creep out of the cupboard to mess with you. But you are the master and no doubt will come up with an awesome solution. Looking forward to see the outcome!

[@ratrodsafrica]

It's all part of the process when it comes to one-off custom stuff! We will make a plan🙂

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome afternoon brother from another country how are yall today !!!! It's time for another awesome adventure with my brother from another country another awesome video to enjoy while nursing a migraine to ease the pain and relax as true engineering is displayed and executed with precision !!! Awesome adventure as always brother say hi to everyone for me brother

[@williamerentfro9543]

The Reno Bug is looking awesome brother. As a tip for the rear fenders, raise the the rear end and bolt the fenders up. Let it down a little at a time with a baseball bat in-between the tire and fender rolling the car back and forth. You will gain what you need with little effort.

[@donolbers]

Keep on keepin' on, Div, great videos brother!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! Will do!

[@ekim000]

Loving the way this project is turning out oom Div. Almost like it more than the Hudson, almost.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Almost!😁

[@tonyg4502]

Hey Diff! Hope you’re healing up well! I enjoy your videos and style! Take care of yourself sir!

[@icbtech01]

It's really interesting to see you figure out these issues more or less on the fly. Great work and creativity!

[@mattblack156]

My preference would be to widen the wings from the inside edge keeping the original wheel arch openings. But you do what you feel is best Diff!!😁

[@petergrey7125]

That’s a great idea!👍

[@petergrey7125]

That’s something I’ve seen Ian from full custom garage due on some projects. It’s a great look.

[@aarondwyer3746]

Put a spacer where the front suspension bolts to chassis out of aluminium to cure that short coming in the body lines to correct for the body lines

[@flatworm00]

I think the widened fenders will look killer!

[@aceadman]

This was definitely unexpected. But I can’t wait to see your engineering skill go to work on it. 😊👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

We will just have to make a plan😅

[@aceadman]

@@ratrodsafrica head to that chair. Maybe you’re gonna need the magic knife! 😆

[@psnaith1]

This is such a cool car, and your work is also. Can't wait to see what you do with the fenders!

[@brentbrown8393]

Thanks for showing your working out problems Diff, it's very interesting and helpful to see a masters mind think through problems. Just watching your hard board model go through it's arc was enough to get me to smile. Thanks again. 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

If I can raise a smile, that's good😀

[@davidmobley5984]

That is the coolest car I've ever seen sweet cruises with that bad boy

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@bradpage8967]

Don’t get discouraged brother!! You will certainly find solutions to these issues and we will be lucky to learn along with you!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. I'm used to cans of worms, we will make a plan 🙂

[@michaelnieman6218]

That will be a MEAN LITTLE RIDE when finished and there are no Oops made just just HAPPY LITTLE IMPROVEMENTS 😂

[@brucewrandol]

Way to go Diff. You seem to have your remote world under control. It is good to watch you.

[@williamyeary9611]

Haven’t seen anything from you lately. I hope everything is going good.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

awesome job. It’s coming together nicely Div

[@robames1293]

Hope you are getting well, we miss you but it is more important to know that you are improving and taking it easy so you can get back to your wife's nice cooking. best wishes from Australia.

[@stanleymaxwell182]

Hope all is well

[@HughClare-Talbot]

Haven't heard from you in a while, hope you guys are all well.

[@frankschwartz7405]

Hey Diff! Here's a Beetle wheel mounting hack. Get a punch or rod that fits in the brake drum bolt hole. Stick it through the wheel bolt hole and then into the top hole in the drum. Slide the wheel home and hold onto the punch. The other holes should be easy to line up

[@ratrodsafrica]

Nice idea🙂

[@johnkranz4004]

Looks really good Div

[@robertstevison1448]

Yall have a lekka one and share a hello to everyone for me

[@koningbolo4700]

6:12 Would it be more beautiful (and easier/quicker) to widen the rear fenders at the bolt line ? It would make the rear really sexy... Everybody likes a nice a solid rear end...

[@ratrodsafrica]

😁 Let's see how it turns out...

[@koningbolo4700]

@@ratrodsafrica The same goes for the front fenders. Though it is more work to widen the doors also but you would gain some storage space in the front door AND it would look much better... Also widening the front fender through the headlight bucket would make it possible to install two headlights on either side (BMW 3 and 5 series styly) which would make it even more cool... Image it: Wide, fat fenders, double headlights, wide tires, low stance... the wife would make the blizz in town... The reno bug would have that fat porche look and feel if you widen the fender to match what the rubber wants the steel to do...

[@strangecustoms8486]

Taking shape now sure got some challenges ahead. 😁🇬🇸🤘

[@ratrodsafrica]

Love a little challenge! 😄

[@alexbrown7786]

Been a couple weeks, hope you're ok there.

[@cliffhaupt5413]

Very cool build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks!

[@leostgeorge2080]

Personally, i think moving the front wheels forward 20mm would be less work than all the body work on the fenders. I know it's never fun to go back and redo what's already been done. As a mechanic/fabricator i hate redoing anything. The first time is fun. The second time is work lol. Regardless of what path you chose i am sure it will look great and be a proper job.

[@hqlion]

I’d widen the guards instead of flares. It’s a lot more work, but more hot rod style. Whatever you go with it’s still a great project you’re doing.

[@larrymcgarage2152]

Another option would be to narrow the front beam and extend the front beam 20 mm. It would save a lot of bodywork.

[@ratrodsafrica]

The inner wheel well won't allow narrowing the beam. Wheel clearance is already minimal at full lock.Can't move it forward much either. Will explain why in the next video

[@stucook8622]

Im late to the party but lekka video Div...much thanks!🍺

[@markwheeler5421]

What about wheel offset to inside

[@ratrodsafrica]

Wheels already very close to inner well when steering is at full lock...

[@Mustsed]

Thats hot rodding - unplaned modifications to correct the planed modifications! As for the wheel centering the fender, i know that there are some guys do use more shims between the frame and the front beam to lengthen the wheelbase. They even do make 25cm ones when i last looked into them decades ago. This toy will be fast Div, test drive it well before handing over to the wife! Thanks.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in the next video. And yes, plan to test drive it very well!😁

[@alfbittner6489]

Fortified thinking always adds to creativity. Many vehicles in the 70s and 80s had attached flaired guards. Perhaps there might be something at your local wrecking yard. Can't wait to see how much performance the bug motor gives this car.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I won't find anything that will suit the unusual curves of the fender. Plan on building my own custom ones🙂

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Good video, that you sir ❤

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

Great job, Brother man

[@timgiddey]

What Ever You Do , I'm Shure , You Have Got A Plan or Something ? Ramble On !!

[@TSRGarage]

Outstanding, great little car.

[@jrehtil1494]

Diff; Nothing is easy but always fun.

[@eddiealford3579]

Yes I think the Renobug is gna b real nice the look is cool I like the wheels they really set he car off good wrk so far can't wait till finished