CHASING CLASSIC CARS IN AFRICA - MISSING HUDSON PARTS FOUND!

[@matthewfocke5360]

Wow! There is an old saying: Necessity is the mother of invention. Your inventiveness is amazing.

[@shanewright6958]

One step closer 👍👍🇨🇱

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Im late to the party!!! Div!! That place had all kinds of treasures!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Just gonna have to be go back there again!!

[@nickchristensen2335]

Nick from Arizona US. Thanks for showing us South Africa but when you drive on the wrong side of the road my mind hurts. Ha ha. Guess you can’t help it being up side down under the equator over there. Your show is the best! Please keep up the interesting content and I will keep telling others!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you for the support Nick! Yes, everything is the "wrong" way round down here😅

[@gregvanderboom5011]

Amazing you found the front fenders and grill surround. What are the odds? So many projects so little time! Thank you for your time and sharing your video.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Amazing indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@davidweidner1675]

Happy Chappy what a forgent find in usable nic

[@toyhunterslasvegas]

I have a '47 Hudson pickup project that has tons of extra parts,all fenders,running boards,trim and on and on. Located in Las Vegas USA.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Awesome man! A bit far from me...

[@toyhunterslasvegas]

@@ratrodsafrica hey could I email you some pics of my Hudson pickup? I'm having a tough time figuring what all I have or what it is. Thanks

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@toyhunterslasvegas dude, I dont no them well at all, but you welcome: [e-mail]

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@11:53 how sweet are those wheel tubs!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Man, that whole truck is BEAUTIFUL!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@ratrodsafrica oh yes!!! For sure!!!

[@eroseberry74]

I really love that truck.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Me too man! Must be one of the prettiest trucks ever built!

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Jackpot! Can’t wait to see her come together.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Jackpot indeed! 😄

[@BillCreekmore9276]

I don't know much about Africa but you are amazing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@JustinPaul1st]

Oom Diff i reckon you struck a gold mine there...its like a vintage heaven there...Good on you for your Hudson parts...now its gonna come together👍👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Definitely a gold mine, wish I could just load it all!😅

[@bulldogstrut1]

These look like the original pieces when looking at the color and "patina." You shouldn't have to worry about paint-matching. Great find. Congratulations.

[@wesleybateman5837]

Sweet find Hudson fenders

[@ratrodsafrica]

Love those things!😅

[@alanpaulick7815]

Lekka Diff that is going to be one cool Rat Rod. Thanks for sharing your video and enjoyed the road trip. Take care my neighbor.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@mikeabercrombie2281]

It is cool that you found the front fenders and Grill shell part of that Hudson now they're back home where they belong

[@ratrodsafrica]

Right on man, exactly where they belong!😀

[@devinrogers6877]

Awesome 👌

[@ricardolandsman9465]

Next time I go to George or nysna I'm definetly popping in at your shop 💪👍👌

[@ratrodsafrica]

You most welcome to visit boet!

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Sweet as Diff. Same colour, and patina too. What a find!. I'd do the lottery this week if i was you!! 😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

I think it took ALL my luck to get those parts!😅

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

@@ratrodsafrica Something tells me there off the same truck. Such a rare truck. Matching parts in the same county, state, region. Hmmmm? Ponder Ponder 😎 P.s Forgot to mention, that was a luck enhancing poem. You'll be good now for years to come luck wise. I should of kept it really. But hey ho, no regrets 😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@BillyBob-uc9zp definitely working, thanks brother! 😁 Can send a few verses back if you want...😅 The parts ARE from the same truck, paint and patina matches perfectly. Can you believe it!

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

@@ratrodsafrica New cauldron fron WISH just arrived today Dif. So I'll just conjure up a new one. Plus don't wanna mess with your good ju ju. Your on a roll. But thanks anyhow dude 😎

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@BillyBob-uc9zp maybe your name should be Gandalf...

[@wesleybateman5837]

Love that drive on dirt

[@irvinlewis5022]

Terrific find. All looks to be in pretty good shape as well. Don't let it sit in weeds to long.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, pretty descent shape. Gonna find a place of honor for it soon!😅

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome truly awesome !!!! That's going to be an awesome build can't wait to see your perspective and approach for it say hi to everyone for me

[@ratrodsafrica]

Can't wait!

[@robbollom7396]

Well done Diff...the Hudson puzzle is coming together

[@erivon2234]

thanks mate! now I can stalk you! you gave me the map and pins and everything, now just to get to SA...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Haha, you welcome mate. Can do with a hand...😅

[@jimcarlisle2309]

This is fantastic!

[@rayhein8205]

How amazing to find the parts in another town for a future build! I enjoyed the ride along in the beautiful countryside with the music. Looking forward to your magical wizardry of transforming the pile of parts into another fantastic ride! Really enjoy your channel!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Ray.

[@bashfullbuzzard]

wow glad you getting the pieces together hardly wait to see what all you got You going to build it mostly stock wow that frame is like a tank i would keep the patina on it

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Yes, still thinking about that...

[@sharndupreez1]

Aah you drive past Arnold installing/ fixing the cameras! Lol anyway glad you found the missing pieces! How cool are those headlights! Dammit I need to come and visit! FOMO!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Well spotted, he likes to play with those things 😅

[@javierdenardo2607]

Amazing! Serendipity

[@henrygibson1530]

That's awesome you got all the parts to the truck waiting to see what you do with it.

[@62_C10]

Those pieces look like they came from the same truck. That's a great find Div!

[@ratrodsafrica]

They definitely from the same truck, the paint matches. Very happy😀

[@wesleybateman5837]

Nice drive Duff

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother

[@ezzathawash2475]

Cant wait for you to start the Hudson project!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Me neither!😅

[@jimhesse6563]

Wow ,you did good !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Jim, think so too!😀

[@dragontattooee]

Lekka find Boet, looking forward to this

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, very happy man!

[@erneststevenson3872]

I loved tagging along on your trips down to Mosselbay hunting down the Hudson Terraplane. We travelled the N2 from East London to Cape Town so many times. In my youth I was also a "Junk Yard Dog" looking for the parts I needed. So it was a wonderful reminder, with a kindred spirit. By the way I also have a pretty good beard. Stay healthy for everyone watching.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it! Nice to hear that you know the area.

[@chriskappes9170]

I would love to have that truck i can see how cool its going to be when done thats going to be some good videos to watch it come together

[@chriscornelius4549]

Can’t wait for this build!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Me neither! 😁

[@bart9859]

One thing I noticed this time that I had not before in the previous video is in the loadbin/box/bed there are fender inserts in the box. I've seen stuff like that in smooth sided beds, but not on what we would call a step side bed(A bed with fenders). That is kind of cool, maybe back then they thought that we in the future would put wide tire on their truck, so they added them so we could. Who knows. But good video Dif, I really like seeing your country. Most of us only what we have seen on TV, and that is of larger cities in South Africa. Thanks Bart

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, unique truck! Glad you enjoyed the drive. The media typically only shows one side of any place...

[@daninster]

Yeah... Can't wait to see that build.

[@roqueolds3419]

Fantastic

[@thomaspollock4274]

Awesome parts find to augment what is going to be a beautiful classic ride. Congratulations. You live in some beautiful part of the world.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Thomas. Yes, I'm blessed man!

[@albertperrault6599]

that is so grate , love it

[@briankarencooper207]

Awesome Diff. I wonder what others think when we get so excited by rusty old (but cool ) cars and trucks :) Cant wait for the build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

When you get to my age, you don't care anymore what others think!😆

[@briankarencooper207]

@@ratrodsafrica Yeah agreed:) I turn 70 next year so also don't care much what others think. I just know people who don't get the rust/rat rod thing. I guess they live in the shiny world :) Brian

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@briankarencooper207 a man of experience then!😀 Yes, I feel sorry for those shiny people 😅

[@waynenugent1229]

Great score diffy, such a stylish rig. Will be looking forward to seeing you weave your magic on that old girl.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

nice finds duff. Fab On. Weld On.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@ratrodsafrica your welcome

[@nboldrini]

I think the car looks pretty cool stretched out just the way you have it. Stretch the frame forward to hold it up and fill in the blanks. Wow!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Now there's a thought!😅

[@garymallard4699]

Looks Great...and chopped already !! 😀

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thats one of the many amazing things about the Hudson, that small windshield!

[@zweihammerheavyind.2911]

Great find! They’re still out there for those willing to search. I don’t know how popular Hudson was in your area, but they were spares here, even in their day.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! They are very rare here by us!

[@geoffreymills9932]

Wow, how cool is it to find the original parts in two different locations, I'd say those were from the same guy who consigned the cab and bed, definitely power's working to have that truck back together again

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes man, powers indeed! Very lucky and happy

[@josemsantiago7524]

You sure hit the lottery, I know something beautiful is coming with this build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, cant wait!

[@19dd57chv]

Dif, glad you were find the parts you needed. They look as though they came off your truck, based on the patina! Can't wait too see what you do with that Hudson truck! Keep them videos coming.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Yes, those parts belong to the truck, can you believe it! 😁

[@19dd57chv]

@@ratrodsafrica Good for you Dif. Hard to believe the parts belonged to your truck. What are the chances of that?

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@19dd57chv exactly! I am one lucky dude!

[@bigalsvwratrod7346]

So pleased for you finding those parts

[@donaldhalls2189]

Diff I don't know how you walked out with only those couple of part's it would have taken me hour's to go through there, the ute/truck is already looking the part, those back street highways are better than our tarmac/bitumen, which ever thanks for showing us some of your country, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@ratrodsafrica]

Was there for hours, but promised myself to take only Hudson parts😅 I want it all though! 😂

[@ishsiriram8286]

Awesome find Div. Looking forward to this build.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Very chuffed ISH. Gonna be some time before I can get to it...

[@thestreets5206]

I'm so friggen excited for you, you are so unbelievably lucky to find those parts , I can't wait for you to start that truck 👍👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yo, thanks man! Yes, cant believe how lucky I was to find them!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

Never thought you would find the fenders and grill that was on the truck. Thats awesome

[@ratrodsafrica]

Neither did I!! I'm a lucky dude!

[@bomcdaniel3005]

That's awesome finding the parts that came from the truck

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, I was very lucky!

[@sufferedenuf]

Amazing!

[@chilledoutinoz2425]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO FROM RAT RODS FOR AFRICA. I ONLY FOUND YOUR CHANNEL A FEW WEEKS AGO... THOSE TRIPS FINDING THE LOST PARTS HELP MAKE THE RAT ROD BUILD VERY INTERESTING... PLEASE, MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS...TAKE CARE THERE, CHEERS FROM CHILL FROM DOWN UNDER IN AUSTRALIA...

[@ratrodsafrica]

Gooday mate. Welcome and thanks! Greetings to the land down under.

[@davidroper9129]

great find div, the devil's in the detail, one step at a time, !lekka man !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, very happy David.

[@glennmiller9031]

You darn near got a whole truck. Good for you.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Very happy!

[@richardmarino5658]

Hey man! Great find I appreciate your excitement. Keep hunting. I'm sure you'll find more. Put the word out. Rich/ NJ US

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Rich! Always hunting... I have my informants in place.😅

[@chrisclegg7156]

Great to see you’ve found the missing parts for the Hudson Truck , as you mentioned the Jaguar , my Ford pop has a Jaguar rear IRS and also a MGB front clip , powered by a Rover V8 3.5 , looking forward to seeing the build on the Hudson when you start . 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Sounds interesting!

[@sufferedenuf]

The colors match even like parts are from the same vehicle.

[@ratrodsafrica]

They are definitely from the same truck, the paint matches perfectly. How amazing is that!!

[@ronnieellsworth9223]

That will make a nice Hot Rod. Also it looks like that front end went with this truck. They seem to be the same color. If this was true I wonder where the rear fenders are. That's cool. Ronnie.

[@ratrodsafrica]

I've got the rear fenders as well😁

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome find again !!!! True rat rod build !!!

[@aceadman]

Amazing finds. Can’t wait to see you build it. Please stay in good health!! 😊👍👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, trying my best to keep the health😀

[@MachineDr.]

I completely understand why you are so excited about finding these parts. It really was a needle in a haystack. You now have what you need to make something others have not seem before, and add your own twist. I really am looking forward to videos on this and what you do that blows us away!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Can't wait to get going on that beauty!

[@andersonricardodasilva1909]

Very good, nice project. Hugs Brazil.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Muito obrigado! 😁

[@ronlamaster9301]

Great score! I love looking through old parts!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Me too😅

[@alfbittner6489]

Fantastic patina, it's all there. A two stroke would be nice with alison trans and your xj suspension and brakes.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Just imagine a 2 stroke, that will be awesome!

[@Telephony954]

Beyond awesome, and color matching. This will be a fun journey. well done mate.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Can you you believe it! Thanks Doug

[@Telephony954]

@@ratrodsafrica I'm in America, we believe anything we see on KZbin. :) 😇

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@Telephony954 😂🤣

[@jonathontaylor8861]

Nice, what a great stash of old parts, v.handy.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Yes, very happy

[@tomwilkinson2184]

I'm Happy for you Dif , unbelievable those parts were so close to you!! Thanks for sharing this!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Tom! Yes, can you believe it? I'm one lucky dude!

[@brianhaw9398]

Wow,very lucky to find original parts for same truck 60 km apart. You must be doing something right. Penny's hotrods and customs released a video a day or two ago on some repairs to his Hudson. 👍🇨🇦

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, I am really lucky and blessed! Let me go check out that video, thanks.

[@jhawk1985]

The Patina is awesome on this old car. I subscribed just to see what you do with it. Will be an awesome hotrod

[@ratrodsafrica]

Welcome to my shop! Gonna be a while before I get to it...

[@airbornranger879tt]

Heaven pure Heaven

[@leonardogonzalez3067]

nice hudson great find

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍

[@brainbotz3184]

What an awesome find man. Thats a killer looking truck!! So happy for you

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother. Very happy, love that thing!😅

[@ronaldvanderwesthuizen5918]

I see the color of the front is the same the cab. Are they not from the original vehicle. Great find.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes they are! Can you frigging believe it!

[@alexandermancha7172]

Nice find there Duff. The pieces are coming together. Love the Patina on that Truck.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Agree with you on that patina!!

[@herbienbrian2]

Well that's gotta be one in a million

[@ratrodsafrica]

Especially here in South Africa where I am. Lucky find!

[@hotrodhudson18]

How amazing to find find those missing parts that were orginal to the truck and so far away from each other. Looks like it was a beautiful drive there and back getting them. Really enjoying watching this come together.

[@ratrodsafrica]

It was amazing indeed! Very lucky!

[@rchighfield1]

Looking forward to this one!

[@circledhomestead4358]

Looks like they match in color! Can’t wait to see the Hudson on the road again! I like hunting for old iron! Happy hunting diff!

[@ratrodsafrica]

They actually belong to the truck, paint matches exactly!

[@IronChief]

Another great video! Once upon a time, I used to drive some distances to follow up on stories of old Pontiacs.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes, stories of old cars can be interesting!

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Great score Div !!!!!! good to have informants ! what are the odds of finding the original parts !!! That will make for an awesome build !!!!!!!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes Randy, very lucky to have found those parts! I'm one happy dude😄

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Sure was lucky to find them parts, awsome

[@justinreedflynn]

You're great man! Cool stuff!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks bro!

[@mattrage1673]

great scoring the original parts... and where are all the elephants and stuff lol

[@ratrodsafrica]

I tied up the elephants, don't want them to step on my truck!🤣

[@gizmodietsch3922]

That will be a cool project!!

[@lisaparsell2484]

Those parts look like there off of that truck color rust everything. Lekka deal man. 👍(larry).

[@ratrodsafrica]

They ARE from the same truck!! Can you believe it!

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I like your style sir. I like the back dirt roads too.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Just one thing... Sirs wear ties and stiff upper lips!😆Please just call me Div.

[@b.s.adventures9421]

@@ratrodsafrica Noted Div..

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@b.s.adventures9421 😁

[@ekim000]

Congrats on the find. That Hudson has beautiful lines. Iemand was 'n bakkie kenner gewees toe hy gekoop was! I think it would be a deserving home for the XJ's suspension and maybe even it's straight 6 if that's not too far gone.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! The lines of that truck gives me goosebumps! That XJ does have a complete engine and gearbox but I know zip about them. Parts apparently expensive and those SU carbs... Beautiful engine though.

[@sherifroberts7776]

That's gonna look absolutely awesome mate yes I'm just going to have to stick around until you do it Goodluck choose from Australia

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks 👍 Howzit to the land down under!

[@oldpath7357]

Ohhh, cant wait to see this come together. Definitely want to see the Jaguar suspension installed.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Me too! Not sure yet if the Jaguar suspension will be used...

[@oldpath7357]

@@ratrodsafrica whichever way, I'll be watching for sure....Shalom friend.

[@DoonerF]

Great finds!!!!!! I wish you all the best health so you can see your dreams come alive.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Harold!

[@bryanstruble8927]

They were beautiful trucks.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Agree with you, LOVE that thing!😅

[@djscrews]

What a score, man!! Lekka Brut!