the Austin ten special....rat , part 45 'drop jaw John'

[@Flipertyblink]

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to come up with new words to praise your work. So lets just say when it comes to building the “unusual” you’re a wizard It’s a happy day when you upload your latest video. This is another fantastic episode! The RAT is basically finished, but throughout the build your true artistry has shone through, not just with the car as a whole, but with the small details, the design choices, the finishing touches that give the RAT dimension and originality. It never gets old seeing the things that you can make from bits of old scrap metal , and parts from other things. I love your vision, your creativity and your patience. Well done mate.......Well done! And I recon it weighs in at 328Kg. See you soon buddy.

[@oakswamp]

thanks wayne, man after my own heart😉..rocker soon eh ??? 😁

[@nothingbutprojects8193]

This is the definition of rat rod, wheels, an engine and a place to sit! Love it!

[@oakswamp]

cheers, only the essentials !!!!

[@90FF1]

My first exposure to the 'Rat' was about episode 42. Since, I binged from #1 thru this one. The things you have done with only basic tools, welder, angle grinder, drill, and a BFH, are incredible! Beside watching the Rat develop, I'm impressed that you turn to bits off the old chassis to use or repurposed, before resorting to new parts. I especially enjoy your travels. By picking up on clues along your way, merchant and road signs, for example, are a way I enhance the travelogue searching then visiting via Google maps. I had never heard of the Jurassic Coast! Wow! What a beautiful place, and full of surprises. Your sojourns into the woods are a true delight as well. Adding to that enjoyment is stellar video editing, great music, meeting your mates, and of course, Sas's beautiful smile. After all is done, and I know it is a project of continuous improvement or aesthetic changes, I'd like to see a spec sheet on the Rat. Wheelbase, track, wheel size, cockpit width, etc. By the way, the chassis and I are the same age! Equally as rusty too. LOL You have me hooked. Thank you so much. I wish you continued success.

[@oakswamp]

what can I say....humbled dude....thank you , I dont care what anyone says its nice to be appreciated👊...its been a journey ....a fellow you tuber said to me at the start his best advice was to be myself ....but trying to be yourself to a camera was weird ...and then i spoke to all the guys who committed every week and now it is hopefully more natural ...I dont wont to be like any other channel and this will constantly evolve im loving doing this and all the people like yourself leaving comments make it completely worthwhile ...cheers brother

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate👍

[@atleeriksen8514]

Always enjoy your videos. They are so laid back and "cozy" and educational too. I love the reuse of old scrap...and old wire wheels with tall plytires are just...sexy!! 😄

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate glad you are enjoying them

[@TheTubeTube2]

The swamp rat is terrific, I really enjoyed that!

[@oakswamp]

thanks Stuart

[@paullongley1221]

Cracking build there, just cracking.😊 You’re inspiring me to get and have a go myself, already started clearing out my shed and making space 😁😁

[@oakswamp]

brilliant ! go for it ! cheers

[@randall1959]

It starts with handbags. Next it'll be gloves. 🤣 Good score on the tires.

[@oakswamp]

hahahahah thank mate

[@randall1959]

@@oakswamp That has turned out to be a very cool little car. I'm surprised at how well you got those mechanical brakes working.

[@DAZCOZ01]

Fellow hambler, good to see it in the flesh the other day, my mini had an issue. !

[@oakswamp]

hey mate, is he ill??

[@bartmotorcycle]

Wow this channel is sooo cool. Great work!

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate

[@martinlewis4968]

Bryan i am gobsmack wow i new when i first saw the hook that i was going to see something rearly good to come out of this project and my hunch was good rock on bry keep doing what you do mate . Looking forward to the next build❤

[@oakswamp]

thanks Martin , kind word dude

[@timwilson4967]

Another great vid, Bryan - and lovely to see the Rat finally coming together. Re. weight, my Allard Special tips the scales at 950kg, most of which is the flattie V8 - plus it has lights and mudguards - and a spare wheel on the back😅. So l'm guessing 347.75kgs. for your delightful, minimalist little Austin🎉.

[@oakswamp]

thanks Tim👍

[@oakswamp]

i love an Allard...mate one of my faves

[@tombrown879]

Good to see it out on the road. Love the horn. A bit of an old machinist trick is to use turpentine as a drill lubricant for hard steel instead of oil.

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate, ill try that

[@Juan-fu6vq]

I am back watching you. Now when you started building the chassis. Very nice engineering. And from the top of your head. Impressive

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate👌

[@Juan-fu6vq]

You have the episodes all out of order. What gives? Where in England are you? I'm getting used to understanding your accent. Keep doing what you do. Awesome

[@oakswamp]

@@Juan-fu6vq kzbin.info/aero/PLSKF0hmsRbACRG0-HVjNWlU3Pva2nK48f

[@oakswamp]

@@Juan-fu6vq im in southampton mate...theres a play list of the series dude....

[@Steve-Chapman64]

Good to see Ian on the road. Be a few mods and teething troubles to come im sure. But what a laugh your going to have rorting around this summer. Bigger tyres look alot better. Im guessing 370kg

[@oakswamp]

cheers Steve, yes tyres worked out just right on the ratios too

[@WilliamOBrien-s8x]

Great to see the austin rat on the road brilliant build well done.

[@oakswamp]

thanks William

[@nigelperren2645]

Good work with the Handbag glove compartment! I made an inside pocket for a coat I had out of a trainer sock!

[@oakswamp]

That's a great idea!

[@mikebrackstone8120]

Hi I have only just got to know about your vids but better late then never, I just had to say how much I admire your skill and imagination your a man after me own heart. I recognised the area as I worked at Aerostructures down the road from you for 35 years as a fitter and then in quality control, four years ago I built a three wheeled Pembleton using a 2CV engine etc, not a Lomax, I was able to create the machine I wanted. Two years ago I retired to IOW and it’s a great place to run the Pembleton, if I could attach pic I would. Anyway I bloody love the A10 rat and will follow your further creations with interest.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Mike , small world mate, we are planning a run over to the IOW in the Rat shortly we are over a fair bit ...check out my earlier episodes, i visit twice and see Charlie at Wight classics, thanks mate

[@grahambaker9377]

A true backstreet machine and mechanic a bit refreshing in a way

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@daveking1792]

Awesome...I wish I had your foresight and imagination brian...keep up the fantastic videos...342kg

[@oakswamp]

thanks Dave

[@haydenw6585]

Randomly came across your channel and diggin the authenticity of it , what a sweet little car you’ve built looks to be a lot of fun Great music too Cheers

[@oakswamp]

nice one, thanks Hayden glad you are digging it man

[@gordonroberts5227]

Job well done thanks for the videos I have enjoyed all of them keep it up. Perth western Australia 373 kgs

[@oakswamp]

cheers Gordon

[@nuttfarmgarage6434]

Trick I used for drilling a leaf spring was to use a carbide masonry bit and oil. It’s some tough shit to drill!

[@oakswamp]

I have try masonry bits before , i like other people doing it for me best🤣

[@rodjets8208]

Mad! Couldn't get away with that in NZ. I'd say 351kgs

[@danseeley1353]

Fantastic stuff i love the comedy of errors at the end . I had a few wobble pops and i was pissin me self laughing my guess for weight is 312 kg

[@oakswamp]

hahahah thanks

[@paullabourne4803]

Brilliant, well done Bryan, it must be 347kg at most. Great content great music and a great car. Can’t wait for the next project and to see Ian out and about

[@oakswamp]

thanks Paul😃

[@dougdesautell3388]

Outstanding, perfect dimensions and stance! Weight = 338.5

[@oakswamp]

cheers Doug

[@andym5066]

Great to see it out on the road mate & loving the music !!! .... my guess is 364Kg

[@oakswamp]

cheers Andy

[@FLYINGSHEEPRALLY]

I cant believe I've only just found this channel but its made my day. Respect to all your skills my friend. I'm thinking 386.7kg with that new back light😁

[@oakswamp]

hhahahha thanks dude...glad you found us

[@frohnnielsen]

Turn that tail light 180 degrees. Love the austin mirror

[@locker60]

Alright Buddy, the cars the star, but you have grown through the build and now you are the Star, cannot wait to see what you produce next, great job and great entertaiment. Till the next one. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks Dave ...cant wait myself dude

[@lipsharp]

Doug from So. Cal., So cool that you are finishing the Rat. My guess is 363 kg. I'm looking forward to your next build.

[@oakswamp]

thanks Doug, wont be long mate

[@oliverclothier5677]

324kg mate for the win 🥇 keep up the good work .

[@oakswamp]

cheers dude

[@konradgreen2567]

@15:20 what about the beam pattern on the lights? If you add them, you'd need to make sure they pass the test for height and focus, wouldnt you?

[@oakswamp]

yes , the assumption is they would be correctly alined ....I talked to my son for quite a while on the subject of mot, and it seems very straight cut yet leaves alot to the discretion of the tester

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

Again another fantastic episode

[@oakswamp]

cheers dude.....will be taking the rat to the island soon...if he'll get on the ferry !!

[@garrickmartin7707]

Mate! She's (He's?) a thing of beauty and thus, a joy forever. Truly gorgeous. A bloody ripper.

[@oakswamp]

Cheers Garrick ,,,,definitely a he !!!😉

[@mikebrackstone8120]

Hi mate, I know you like digging for old cars and it reminds me, when I lived in Locksheath a couple of years back I would walk down to the Hamble along Brook ave off Brook Lane and while investigating the woods on the left the land drops down towards a Brook at the bottom. There is an old corrugated garage that has collapsed onto a rover 2.5, saw bench and half buried in amongst the trees is a mk2 jaguar, interesting. Anyway it took some time but have court up with your videos on the Rat and loved it. I see you are a friend of Greg’s me and him go back away in building boats. Mike.

[@oakswamp]

mmmm think i need to pop out there thanks Mike

[@TheOldParakaoStoreCafeBar]

man I want to move to England it would be impossible almost to get that registered over here we just have to drive them around and hope we don’t get caught it must be a really hoot to drive love it 👍🏼take it easy mate 👍🏼😎🇳🇿🍺

[@oakswamp]

hahahahah yeah man its a little scamp ...cheers Gav

[@phoenixforge5944]

You need to get a set of dormer hsco drill bits, they will fly through that spring steel

[@oakswamp]

cheers Ill look then up !

[@neildavies2276]

Awesome. Kids in my Motor Vehicle class at school were confused and impressed in equal measures! I reckon 318kg now its lost that rear suspension link!😂

[@oakswamp]

hahahah did you play them it then Neil? thats really funny ....cheers dude

[@neildavies2276]

@oak swamp yeah, I picked the episode a couple of weeks ago when you were testing the brakes! We'd done hydraulic discs and drums and i told them about cable brakes, then had the genius idea to play them part of your video!

[@oakswamp]

@@neildavies2276 brilliant !

[@timeast6412]

Hi,nice to see the rat on the road after all that hard work and the motor sounds sweet.Weight 331.4 kg.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Tim

[@johnhux1967]

Favourite channel at the moment. .keep it up.. looking forward to next project .the rat 355kg I reckon

[@oakswamp]

nice one thanks John

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

A thing of beauty. Well done. I ain't entering the competition, but it weighs 3 fiddy me finks 😎

[@oakswamp]

hahahah thanks dude

[@martinjeneway]

326kg Loved this one. Great job. Cool seeing Hamble toooooo.

[@oakswamp]

cheer mate...not long now👊

[@colford8354]

Great stuff again moosh!! 😉 One of a few channels I can't wait to see and enjoy. Now I have my Oakswamp t-shirt I can enjoy the next one in style 😎. I'm guessing it weighs around 317kg. Cheers Col.

[@oakswamp]

nice one thanks for the support Col...cheers dude

[@colford8354]

No worries Bryan. Forget to mention the cool stickers too!! Might put one of them on my Imp 😉 Cheers.

[@adriantyler6911]

Fabulous video as ever, feeling a bit sad this is coming to an end....however, if I know you only from your channel I'm pretty sure something even better is on the way! WRT to the weight of the old Austin 10 RAT, I would guess at 328kg

[@oakswamp]

thanks Asrian, plenty more coming up mate

[@AZCobraman]

Perfect car for those skinny British roads!

[@oakswamp]

shame the roads are so bad thou...

[@stephenpickering9831]

Kind of sad this build has come (almost?) to an end. You have entertained and enthralled me and renewed my faith that humans can persevere and find solutions to many technical problems. Looking forward to your next project.

[@oakswamp]

thanks for the kind words as always Steve..👊

[@MrPaulstrivens]

You sir are a artist

[@oakswamp]

thanks paul

[@davidclarke3643]

Toad from toad hall with them goggles on Bry 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣👍👍😊

[@oakswamp]

hahahahahha

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

Epic stuff! Very nice, looking spot on! Always amazes me, your angle grinding skills with making random shaped brackets! 👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks Pete...with the old grinder i feel like a barber with clippers ....im gonna attack some tree stumps soon🤣

[@jamesduffy9946]

Absolutely amazing build great to see it on the road upcycling at its best👍I guess the rat weighs 367kg

[@oakswamp]

thanks James👍

[@boydsargeant7496]

Fantastic episode! Ian and yourself looked great together on the road! I recon 350kg.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Boyd...felt a little infinity with him..👊

[@shanehnorman]

The handbag hack is genius.

[@oakswamp]

i learnt years ago the value of a hand bag!!! hahahah

[@boldorboy08]

Great job fella.

[@oakswamp]

cheers dude

[@andrewskinner8730]

Love every episode! Has given me the enthusiasm to crack on with a few of my classics too! Cant wait for the next car project! I will have a stab at 408kg!

[@oakswamp]

cheers Roger , brakes are really good to be honest, original car was about 780 kg so big gains..and yes absolutely drenched ...i will try in the rain soon

[@stevepearce1913]

So he's finished! Try motorcycle indicators - especially the small LED modern ones and maybe head/tail lights. Best epeisode yet with my favourite band playing. When's DJJ going to hit the road as I can't wait to see them up here in the frozen north east!

[@oakswamp]

we have been threatening it for the last few years ...theres a new album coming out ...i have exclusive use of again !! cheers

[@BrianAnker-q4y]

Love it. You're a legend. Thanks for making such entertaining videos. Also for introducing me to Stephan Marjorams work.

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude!!!! hes great isnt he ?

[@andyd2806]

great episode, so good to see it driving. The only real issue is the rear springs which is an incredible reflection of all you have achieved with this build. My quess is 318 kilos

[@oakswamp]

thanks Andy ...rear springs should of been man enuff tbh but they were very tired ....not capable of carrying 2

[@jimwhittemore1610]

Sounds good and looks great!

[@oakswamp]

thanks jim

[@johnsheppard7935]

Well done Brian, many dream of building their own machine, some start but few complete, you're one of the few, more strength to you. Looking forward to a new project - a single seater Austin 7 racer would be super cool!

[@oakswamp]

thanks John...appreciated dude...I have an austin big 7 frame and some cool ideas on making a 250 kg single seater ..😉

[@StevenStratford]

Hey.look forward to watching the rest later.....work first..Steve and hellene..

[@oakswamp]

cheers Steve all the best mate

[@StevenStratford]

Thanks..Still haven't gotten the chance to finish watching..out all day delivering road working equipment,so exhausted when I get in lol...defo watch the rest during my lunch break..look forward to it..Steve and hellene

[@rangieman]

Excellent mate my guess 338 kg . Thanks again 👍

[@oakswamp]

cheers Chris....thank you brother

[@clarkmarkey1498]

For weight, my guess is 364 Kilos. That is one cool little car you've built. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Clarke my pleasure dude

[@snadonine]

Awesome build I have a standard flying 12 recovery truck that I must get back on the road. Inspiring video looking forward to seeing more. Guess the weight at 391kg

[@oakswamp]

that sounds interesting ?? are you on fb? cheers dude

[@snadonine]

@oak swamp I am I have joined the group got the standard a while ago is not complete and I am looking for front door s and a radiator surround. Always fancied a 30s car so when I was offered it had to buy it to run alongside the Morris Minor s,a60 Cambridge and mk2 granada that I had. Finishing a 59 Morris saloon at the moment then I will start on this

[@snadonine]

Keep in touch will be at Beaulieu in a few weeks If you hear of any parts let me k

[@RNGaitor]

Great to see it out on the open (ish) Road. My guess 381kg 👍

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate ...

[@aviatorspeedshop]

Cheers dude appreciate that! Looking forward to seeing the Austin 10 up close sometime this year! You've done a awesome job

[@oakswamp]

no worries dude, i get some non timelapse of you next time haha you at beaulieu?

[@aviatorspeedshop]

@@oakswamp haha! Im going to try to get down to Beaulieu to have a nose around, just pretty flat out at the moment

[@tractorhead971]

Great seeing it out & about. I say 312kg

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate

[@_autoverse]

Looking’ good, the car ain’t bad either. Nice to see this coming, the bag for storage is a neat touch.

[@oakswamp]

cheers dude

[@jacqeusmouton4005]

Congrats on the first successful run, as well as making the cover on Speedhunters coverage of Wheels Day...

[@oakswamp]

thanks and thanks for the heads up😁

[@ashleyhughes2907]

356 kilos mate,, love the rat!!

[@oakswamp]

cheers Dude

[@dragontattooee]

Brilliant video, loving the horn and the turn signals 😜😜, as for my guess. 348kg

[@oakswamp]

thanks Brian ...i love that horn so glad i didnt mess it up

[@williamsinclair9841]

A work of art. Love it.

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude

[@zeightguy]

I;ll go for 357kgs Go for it!

[@daveunsworth9931]

What a lovely little car, brilliant.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Dave

[@josb51]

What a cool cool Rat you've built Brian great job.👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks Jos

[@paulwhiteman3625]

Awesome as always, Bri!

[@oakswamp]

cheers Paul

[@teddieboi9820]

Absolutely the nuts buddy

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude

[@andyrew3717]

Good to see ya back Bryan, I bet it was great getting to drive the Rat reliably that far and excellent MPG👍🏻 I’m going to guess it weighs 347kgs. Thanks.Andy.

[@oakswamp]

thanks Andy ...yes every drive installs a bit more confidence in him

[@zakhobbs136]

Been such an awesome build to watch! Enjoyed every episode, going to guess the weight at 347kg.

[@oakswamp]

thanks Zak glad you liked it dude👊

[@PhilCollett-kt8ll]

Awesome to see it on a decent run! Brilliant. I'll go 321kg you've been 'adding a lot of lightness' 👍

[@oakswamp]

hahahah thanks dude

[@stephenmoon9211]

This has been a totally epic build to watch from start to finish, cant wait for the next one. My guess is 351.4kg 👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks Stephen, glad you enjoyed it mate

[@v8jim891]

Completely awesome 👍🏻 I’m guessing 338kg

[@oakswamp]

thanks JIm

[@callanderbarbers]

love the videos

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@davidclarke3643]

Looks ace going down the road, my guess at the weight is 305kgs

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@MrSchijtzooi]

How about covering the gap from the propshaft with some leather? Nice cotrast and flexible. Complimenting the leather bag. Looking forward to lots of rat journeys. Love your work. Thanks.

[@oakswamp]

thanks Roger, gonna be a steel cover .mate dont want that thing anywhere near me....hahahah

[@frankmarson2425]

glad to see you have it on the road my guess 347kg

[@oakswamp]

cheers Frank

[@dougseivwright]

Love it! I'm going for 358kgs

[@IanJ-70]

Such a Sweet looking Rat 343.5 kgs 🤙

[@oakswamp]

cheers Ian👌

[@DawnGill-tr1qq]

328kg loving the goggles 😳

[@phildavies8632]

342kg. Looking cool as whatever it weighs

[@oakswamp]

cheers Phil..

[@michaelevason6570]

So happy for you! Big smile on my face the whole episode. 310kg

[@oakswamp]

thanks Michael and thanks again for your support brother👊

[@caspar0777]

Morning friend! glad to see you made it trough the MoT. It would be impossible here in France. Tires are looking great! I found some more little stuff here for you, keep in tough. Ah yes, the weight: 439kg and 78 grams 🙃

[@oakswamp]

hey Casp, cheers bro ....can you call agin please mate ?😁

[@peterlloyd2306]

Brilliant job, it looks epic. I reckon your quite light, at 327kgs.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Pete

[@jimcarroll7829]

Car looks a lot of fun....are you still gonna do carbs and rocker cover?.got a mate with a wheeling machine making me a roll pan for my project...bringing it today for trial fit,fingers crossed!!!

[@rodrocket8216]

Well done, Cobber

[@oakswamp]

cheeers mate

[@geoffholloway9407]

Lovin my T-shirt

[@oakswamp]

nice one thanks for the support dude

[@IamAtomman]

Awsome Brain , So great to see it out on the road ! I'm going for 303 KG looks pretty light to me

[@oakswamp]

nice one cheers Gary

[@jasperedwards2713]

bigger tyres does that affect tracking

[@mikewareham7240]

Not the first time you’ve had a women’s hand bag though is it mate! 😂

[@oakswamp]

hahahahah....you and me both brother !