'The Leaf' a ratty roadster, a prewar car build, part fifteen

[@jimwhittemore1610]

Good show and good music. Way to go using bits you hang on to. Hopefully more blue skies coming your way, cheers

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate its coming !!!

[@lloydy___8720]

“I thought about it, and I thought im not building it for Greg” 😂😂 Brilliant

[@oakswamp]

haha cheers mate

[@Key-Wound]

The more I watch your channel, the more I enjoy it, really enjoying this build 👍🏻 & the music 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate Glad you enjoy it!

[@andyariel304]

A Chuck Berry song,brilliant. Well done Jim.

[@boydsargeant7496]

Coming along fella! Loved the calendar update😃. Great music again. Great insights into Bry’s boxes of bits! Those aluminium castings would look great on the front if you could find another properly handed. Have a good week!

[@oakswamp]

cheers mush ....and you

[@jdyxtra]

10 seconds in... THANKS for having yet more music from Jim!

[@oakswamp]

he's awesome isn't he?

[@WayneEteveneaux]

She's really starting to take on the look.well done.cant wait for next installment.😊😊

[@oakswamp]

thanks

[@caspar0777]

Nothing better than to find a new video of the oakswamp when having your breakfast. Thanks mate, it already made my day👍 I'll give you a call soon

[@oakswamp]

nice one enjoy your day bro...

[@larryreece1403]

Your genius continues to inspire me!

[@oakswamp]

hahahah thanks ... glad you are inspired dude are you building?

[@larryreece1403]

yes! right now i have 1961 Cadillac a 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber and a 1955 Chevy pickup i'm working on. But I have plans for a build using parts I have scrounged up over the years so I love your approach and attitude!@@oakswamp

[@oakswamp]

@@larryreece1403 thanks mate...you got plenies going on then !!!

[@bruceladds6630]

That starter handle is genius and those holes in the front look factory..really cool loving it 😊

[@oakswamp]

thanks...i didnt want to get too busy with holes on this but thats the look i was after

[@Steve-Chapman64]

On the Leaf, no words Bryan great as always. Love it the hole saws come out. That cross member now looks the biz. Found out this week I have mutual friends with Jim. Willy Briggs, Lynette Morgan and Phil Morgan. With the 6 step thing. That means we're more or less related. 😂. Cheers brother. Replacement T ordered.👍

[@oakswamp]

hahaha its a small world ! ...thanks for the support bro

[@billrandell4641]

Au Contrare my good man..I am an old fart Master Mechanic, who can build/repair anything...I also play a "mean" Slide Guitar" along with just about any other instrument...I'm NOT "tooting my own horn" ..Most really good builders/mechanics also play music very well! ..The two go along with each other..I find that these talents absolutely baffle most folks..but just come naturally to me...That is particularly what got me "subbed" to your channel! (A thought that might help you "grow" your channel)...I'm working on a Jeep XJ 4wd (Southern Rock/Mtn Crawler), an Isuzu Amigo 4wd, 2 custom Honda CX500's, a 1967 BSA GP Clone, a 1972 Moto Guzzi 160 Stornello GP, a 900 Ducati, and a CB 1000 10 speed Cafe...I am almost ready to begin a Land Speed Drop Tank Flathead Clone...I love your Channel and "eagerly" look forward to you "posting" ...Keep up the "Great Work" and keep "banging" on that Base!!..👍👍👍😊🗽🇺🇸

[@billrandell4641]

Spelling..au contraire, bass..too early in the morning ..lol👍😊

[@rickfox6995]

Sweet, music is cool & your work is awesome. Keep it up

[@oakswamp]

Thanks, will do!

[@robbollom7396]

Well done cuz, its all the little jobs that take time hey...cool idea foot throttle between clutch and brake like some early yank cars. Oh Jim picking and singing is great on ya vids...

[@oakswamp]

thanks rob ...gonna call you tomorrow ! ]

[@plainnpretty]

I like the way you build cars . Watching your videos & listening to Jim’s music very enjoyable. Thanks Bryan

[@oakswamp]

nice one ...thanks mate

[@bannister556]

It's never not time for a bit of Chuck Berry . . .

[@oakswamp]

yeah man

[@davidallum6841]

The starting handle is a great idea, I've got one on my 1989 Lada Niva as standard . Good at a car meet. Great music/ editing as usual Bryan 👍.

[@oakswamp]

thanks Dave...once was a time they all had them not so long ago...when all else fails!!!

[@ODDIRON]

Another ace video with ace music 🎶👌😎 keep it up man can't wait to see this thing go down the road!

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude ...you and me alike

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

I think the pedal setup may take you some practice to get used to, but it’s a bit like my bikes so British ones have foot on right others on left and on the side of the tank. No issues at all. Great progress and fine editing and of course music.🎵 Thanks 😊

[@oakswamp]

yes mate exactly that..i can can swap easily between brits and japs too....

[@haydenw6585]

Jim’s a demon on the blues! This special is really shaping up and I’m always impressed with your creativity with repurposing materials Cheers

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

Starting handle and crossmember modifications look good 👍 my vintage Vauxhall has a centre throttle pedal, no problem using it in 20+ years. Ergonomically, it’s much easier to use the centre throttle with the right hand brake pedal, particularly when changing down gears on a crash box. Right toes on brake, right heel gives a stab of throttle and double declutch down. Our feet articulate outwards, not inwards, although that rule doesn’t always apply in Norfolk 😂

[@oakswamp]

hahaha thanks mate ...i drove wagons in my early 20's all crash boxes ...i got good at it in the end ...im looking forward to driving centre throttle esp with cable brakes ....which vauxhall have you mate ?

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

@@oakswamp 14/40, it appears on my channel regularly. Well run in, or thrashed to bits 🤣

[@oakswamp]

@@FlyingForFunTrecanair love those old vauxhalls but couldnt find it ? so you re a winged chap then? steeped in aero history round here, avro follon etc...theres a follon gnat just up the road by the shops ...did you spot my wings yet??

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

@@oakswamp aeroplanes, cars, steam engines …… my inner Mr Toad is not far from the surface 🤣 I got the Vauxhall in 2002. It was an expensive week; bought the car on a Tuesday and found a wife on the Thursday. Still got both!

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

@@oakswamp no, didn’t spot your wings?

[@johnhux1967]

Great music and video Bryan well done mate

[@johnhux1967]

Check out Ivan's hall scott special might be right up your ally

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate

[@josb51]

What a great idea with that crank handle and the holes in the front of the frame look so cool great job Brian.

[@oakswamp]

Thanks 👍 looking forward to buttoning it all up now

[@frohnnielsen]

Bryan: thanks for being such an inspiration. More than anything, it’s the “if I can do it, you can do it” message that gives me courage to tackle my Lancia.

[@oakswamp]

do it man...learn as you go ...you can do anything mush

[@stephengent9974]

I think your strong suit is being able to solve problems with what you have at hand Being able to see a solution to a problem is an art in itself, and not to be underestimated IMO

[@tomwilkinson2184]

I agree brother, your friend in buffalo NY

[@oakswamp]

thanks boys....If my ability could keep up with whats going on in my head would be handy hahahah

[@daleskidmore1685]

We share the same philosophy of "If I can do it, so can you" . That is what makes YT a great place.

[@oakswamp]

amen brother

[@noelwallace5257]

My kind of building👍🏻👌🏼💪🏼

[@dragontattooee]

Rat rod philosophy, be keen. Loving the way the leaf is heading, going to be a great rat rod

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate ...starting to take shape ...i recon itll drive ok too ...hopefully cheers

[@tombrewsaugh1399]

I enjoy how you just find random pits and pieces and make them work.

[@oakswamp]

recycle.. repurpose ...everyone should do it really...cheers mate

[@colinhead284]

Chuck Berry , Sledgenald , made oi larf they did🤣🤣🤣

[@oakswamp]

hahahahah cheers mush

[@paulwhiteman3625]

Progressing nicely, Bryan. Lovin the philosophical bits as well!

[@oakswamp]

thanks Paul...i cant even say that word hahahah

[@warrencole2974]

As already mentioned I wouldn't be able to get my head around the throttle position but I luv the ingenious design and vision, also great work on the starting handle nice touch 👍 👌

[@oakswamp]

gonna be odd😁 cheers mate

[@besenzon1]

Great video Bryan. Lots of jobs ticked off. Good to see you drill a few holes, been a while. The music is next level as always ❤️💪😎👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude...jim is next level isnt he

[@tedayer1823]

As said by others the more I watch the more I like it. I am always impressed with your ability to invision what you need and then build it. Another great video, and again I have learned from it. Can't wait for the next one.

[@oakswamp]

brilliant ...glad you are enjoying it mate ..👊

[@byjingobob]

Your energy and ingenuity amaze me. May you keep it going dude!

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude....indeed i will

[@Mopar46]

Yep, We get those Aldi O-ring sets here in Oz! I've got one in the garage and one in the shed; good value!! [too far to walk back and forth, at my age!]

[@oakswamp]

hahahahahahah

[@WilliamOBrien-s8x]

Thanks Brian, keen up the great work, very inspiring im off to my workshop now .😊

[@oakswamp]

Fantastic get out there ....cheers mate

[@angusrobertson2515]

Great show this week

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude

[@crescentcoachworkscollecti378]

Good solid bit of work this week dude. I know from my projects how much graft goes into that amount of progress.

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate ...yeah that was 3 days dodging showers ...could put an engine and two axles in that time hahaha what you building mate?

[@crescentcoachworkscollecti378]

@@oakswamp 1937 big seven special that needs electrics to get on the road and a 1972 vw t2 panel van with original faded sign writing from a TV/radio sales shop in my local town that i dug out of barn a few year ago..

[@oakswamp]

@@crescentcoachworkscollecti378 COOL get on them wires mate !!! ....i have a 37 big seven frame thats gonna become a wild single seater later this year !

[@crescentcoachworkscollecti378]

@@oakswamp cool. on the lookout for any spares if you hear of any

[@oakswamp]

@@crescentcoachworkscollecti378 anything in particular?

[@90FF1]

Bryan, your ability to conceptualize is truly a gift. Almost uncanny. Pliers, ergo, throttle pedal. Genius! ❤IT!

[@oakswamp]

hahaha just looking round mate ....cheers bro

[@faroironandcustoms6577]

Nice Bryan!!!! I think you can't have too many was to cut metal. I like using the cutoff wheel for thin metal 18ga, 16ga, etc... I'll break out the plasma for the thick stuff. I probably buy a pack of consumables every other year or so. But I think it is whatever an individual likes or is comfortable with. Another great one looking forward to the next one!!

[@oakswamp]

i had a plasma years ago ...took so long messing around, making templates and all that ,compressor screaming in the background.....slit disc are so good , and cheap nowadays ....a grinder feels like a paint brush to me. cheers bro

[@SteveAbrahall]

Love the comment about visualizing and making it happen ...Thanks again for the great content! 🙂

[@oakswamp]

is the way it is mate cheers

[@garrysmith2252]

Read before sending. Is nobody saying about missing the out takes after a pause..... prehaps they didnt know. What a bonus. Usually made me laugh. Great work and loving the weekly release too.

[@oakswamp]

haha you are not the first ...ok ...back in....thanks mate

[@jameslewry2950]

G'day mate, I like the way, you promote local music, good on ya mate. Hooroo se ya later 👍

[@oakswamp]

most deffo mate been playing bands all my life ...cheers

[@62_C10]

I learn something every time I watch you work. Thanks Bryan! Keep at it buddy. Cheers!

[@oakswamp]

Awesome, thank you!

[@stephenconnolly602]

Great stuff moosh 😎

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate😁

[@daveunsworth9931]

Love your creativeness in making the parts for the car ,its what makes you worth watching! Reminds me of my childhood days helping my dad and grandad fixing their old vans in durley. Brilliant!

[@oakswamp]

nice one thanks Dave...wildern boy??

[@TheOldParakaoStoreCafeBar]

Thanks for the shout out Brian trying to get a shirt to you . over here all the early Fords and Chev had an accelerator in the middle I’ve driven them for Miles and it’s never been a problem so I’d stick with it 👍🏼take it easy mate 👍🏼😎🇳🇿🍻

[@oakswamp]

no worries bro ...i have an idea for the shirt ...can i call you?

[@jeffchecchio5026]

Absolutely enjoy your videos!!! Great job!

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@dtrain1464]

great video as always, I really look forward to the updates... Had a look at the Oak Swamp shop, pretty keen on a hat actually. Just saying. Cheers!

[@oakswamp]

I made a few a while back ...ill get them going soon ...cheers mate

[@roughengineering3673]

Looking great Bryan .can I suggest maybe a new oakswamp design hoodie ? Nothing wrong with the first one but I've already got it . Cheers

[@oakswamp]

im working on it actually, have some ideas thanks mate

[@h-j.k.8971]

Top Job, just what it needed up front👍

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@Velocipedium]

Great episode again. Definitely like the little bit of inspiration at 20 mins.

[@oakswamp]

thanks ....hope you do feel inspired bro

[@poprodder]

Every time i watch its making me want to get back into hotrods/ratrods.

[@oakswamp]

hahahah Im doing my job then ...do it bro

[@rodrocket8216]

The Max Headroom stutter was cool.

[@oakswamp]

ah the 'tick list ' i did a few of them in the rat series right at the end

[@ThePipingSculptor]

Ayup Dude 👍 I binge watched the Austin 10 Special Rat vids last week in the run up to surgery and now The Leaf is aiding my recovery post surgery👍 keep up the awesome work mush 👌

[@oakswamp]

awesome thanks hope you get well soon bro

[@ThePipingSculptor]

@@oakswamp cheers dude👍 makes me smile watching you at your prefab from my prefab 🤣 ( mines concrete though). Are there any beanies/ caps coming to the store dude?

[@oakswamp]

@@ThePipingSculptorwe love our prefab ...yes caps and beanies I started it rolling and it stopped ill get on it cheers dude

[@ThePipingSculptor]

@@oakswamp awesome dude 👍

[@nicgreen326]

Thanks for the content. Resently found your channel. I like, that looks like it will fit style of build. Good music. Was the rock and roll pub in southall called the whitehorse? Will when probably trained buy a tee shirt.

[@oakswamp]

dunno mate?? cheers dude

[@jefferycooper7339]

I like how the crossmember turned out looks good

[@oakswamp]

need a cool thing for next to the crank😉

[@JohnnyJalopyArt]

its going to be crazy with throttle in the middle!!!!! can't wait to see you pull that off! keep kicking ass!

[@oakswamp]

cheers dude...should be a laugh

[@Hazzy238]

Another Excellent production. Keep 'em coming bro. I was looking at buying a T shirt but the shipping is almost as much as the shirt : )

[@oakswamp]

where you at dude? im working on it ...cheers

[@ErikOwen-su4tq]

Once again, loving the show!. Love the build too. Making stuff with what one has on hand…not only looks cool, but it is something of a blessing. It somehow narrows the options, while still challenging the creative gene. I’ve repaired things around my place more often than I care to admit with something I’ve found laying within 5 feet. So much so, that we now have a “5 foot rule” for such occasions. Keep it up man! Really digging your channel. I’m inspired to go make something…!

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate ...yes exactly that, it forces your hand...i like it

[@colford8354]

Top job once again Bryan. Great tunes as always 👌 Nice one dude !

[@oakswamp]

thanks bro

[@neilgreenfield3392]

I've always wondered what was in the suitcase 🤣🤣🤣

[@oakswamp]

hahahhashah

[@Icebuntrucker]

Your rite mate you dont need all them fancy tools, Basic grinder .drill and welder and jobs a good un ,

[@oakswamp]

yeah man...a few tools you know rather than a shed full you dont, init ? cheers

[@anthonymercer1234]

Mate we just found your channel - from Melbourne, Australia. Brilliant work and loving the content. Busy binge watching the build now. Very grateful for your time and effort. Keep it up mate. Well done 👍🙏

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate, glad you are enjoying it ... please check out my other full build, theres alot more to it ....cheers.kzbin.info/aero/PLSKF0hmsRbACRG0-HVjNWlU3Pva2nK48f&si=rmVLJecBKUdqFkHL

[@mrfoofey]

Haha, I'm the 'dude' from NZ - a surprise cameo on one of my favourite YT channels! Keep up the great work Brian - your projects are getting better all the time and I love your ability to tell a story about what you are up to and your various interests. Doing it all without a big budget, fancy gear or a big shed - it really shows what passion and determination can achieve. ❤

[@oakswamp]

hey mate ....i was so happy to see you in a swamp shirt on Gav's channel...i like him, he seems like a decent mush ....i feel like you and i have met? cheers bro

[@kelleyhaney-cw7mk]

🇺🇸 wish I could get ahold of some of the old cars you have across the pond 🤠

[@oakswamp]

i feel the same way too...to the us haha

[@brianmcelvogue3370]

excellent content 👏💯

[@oakswamp]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks

[@brianmcelvogue3370]

@@oakswamp real people doing real constructive positive stuff good vibes 👍

[@garrysmith2252]

Fucks me Bri, has nobody not javing the out takes at the end. I miss them. It was a great little touch. Please bring back...

[@cafesolo6683]

Love the repurposing of pliers to throttle pedal. Stay loose!

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate

[@sinkybain364]

nice video again keep the hard work going we all like what your doing

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude

[@PhineasPhlob]

Really enjoyed this one. Learned some stuff too!

[@oakswamp]

awesome thanks mate

[@clarkmarkey1498]

lookin' great! i like the plier handle as a gas pedal. I may have use that idea down the road.

[@oakswamp]

cheers mate ...only forged i could find and ive too many pliers haha

[@malcolm8938]

Another brilliant episode Brian, I'm a fair bit behind on my KZbin viewing at the mo but made sure to watch the swamp straight away. One thing I did ponder is that if the engine is out of an Indian car, would the pipes on the hose outlet be heater pipes because would an Indian car even have a heater? Not trying to be smart as I've no better Idea as to what they're for. Either way hang loose and thanks again 👍

[@oakswamp]

i suppose it depends which part of india ...it gets mighty cold out there ....cheers mate

[@FredKustomGarage]

il fait aussi beau que chez nous! 😁

[@oakswamp]

merde? hahah

[@Paul_Hassell]

Awesome as always Dude, I expected to see a bit of Minehead skinny dipping.. thankfully not lol.

[@oakswamp]

cheers Paul ....left them bits to your imagination mush ahahah

[@peterbonnez]

Good progress..

[@oakswamp]

Thank you

[@tomwilkinson2184]

😊thanks for another reason to get my butt in gear.

[@oakswamp]

get at it mush ! cheers

[@davidclarke3643]

great video and choons again Bry love the throttle pedal, not sure i could get my head round it being in the middle though😂

[@oakswamp]

thanks Dave ...i like a challenge

[@martinport9583]

Awesome stuff (as usual). I like a starting handle and had thought about doing similar on the 'Vegemite Special', but the hole in the rad shell is WAY off the pulley on the Reliant motor. Yet again though, you've proved that there's always a way! Good work mate.

[@oakswamp]

thanks dude

[@ronhanson9687]

its looking good

[@oakswamp]

thanks mate

[@jeremyusher5194]

Top job mate 😊

[@oakswamp]

Thanks 👍

[@toboldygo5823]

Don’t feel bad about the rainy weather because three days earlier on our side of the pond we had that weather here on Long Island and couldn’t work on my auto cycle✨✨✨ 🌬💨💨💨 🌧🌊🌊🌊🌧 🤪👍🏻✨

[@oakswamp]

I should be used to it by now....hahahah

[@michaeljosling]

'Zen and the Art of the Angle Grinder' by Bryan Andrews... If you write it can I do the Introduction?

[@oakswamp]

hahahaha🤘😎🤘

[@Hillsiderusto]

Running through an idea about a '71 MGB engine and drive train - including rear axle- with a Ford model T frame...95 or so horse on that light a frame, set it back a bit, hide it under a longer hood...just in bouncn' the idea out tgere...

[@oakswamp]

do it mate ....

[@neilgreenfield3392]

Did the pill ring get fried.. #deathbywelder 🤣

[@oakswamp]

pill ring????whatsthat?

[@countorlok6066]

Did i see a suitcase? ?? Wow

[@oakswamp]

have a few doing different jobs !

[@fabulousnip]

Does anyone know if Rangie Man is OK? I kind of worry about him since he hasn't left a couple quid in the tip jar in weeks it seems like.

[@oakswamp]

mmmmmmm i have thought about that ...im releasing videos weekly now ...hes has been so generous....ill mail him...thanks mate thats really nice of you to think about him👊

[@rangieman]

All good mate thanks for asking and the kind thought , Im doing well , I just stepped back bit or i would have broken the piggy jar

[@hadlock]

Around @18:30 i was wondering why you always used red sharpie, and moments later you trot out in a red flannel with a giant red welder 😂 i answered my own question i guess

[@hadlock]

And just now at 20:00 you've switched to a black shirt and a black sharpie

[@oakswamp]

hahahaha. my mrs brought me a box of red sharpies ...i prefer balck tbh but i have red....you are very observant mate! cheers

[@chrislewis4830]

what about the radiator return pipe ??? hmmmmm

[@oakswamp]

??

[@chrislewis4830]

@@oakswamp on the original pipe that you took off and before you reshaped it' it had two heating pipes comeing off it when you you reshaped it you only put one back on

[@mcm9329]

just one comment to help with the algorithm

[@oakswamp]

👊

[@oakswamp]

i think its a question of how much art one has my friend ...i cant take information from reading at all, never read a book ...it seems i can see proportion well ...fair exchange imo ...we are all on the spectrum dude but musicians are very special in so many ways and artists...👊

[@mcm9329]

@@oakswamp could't agree more...though I sometimes try to sketch what I plan to build as a loose guide you might say..kinda works, sometimes not..all good either way

[@lanceadams2136]

Hey Bryan, where are the bloopers ... don't tell me your not making any now

[@oakswamp]

ahhhhh you are the third person, ...yes ill put them back in mate ...i talk utter nonsense most of the time hahahah

[@stephenpickering9831]

I'd like to know, how does this guy remember where all the bits are stored that he is about to incorporate into the car he's building? I cant remember where the screw driver is I put down 5 minutes ago! Great idea to store all the radiator hoses in a suitcase under the bed in the spare room! Watch and learn...........

[@oakswamp]

i have a smattering of knowing Steve....looking forward to the big sort out ! cheers bro

[@robertchall8576]

Looking ratty

[@oakswamp]

yeah man

[@DenisEdwards-ls2de]

Utube unsubscribed me twice in one week. Just letting you know.

[@oakswamp]

really ? doing their best to stubb me out it seems ... thanks mate

[@DenisEdwards-ls2de]

@@oakswamp don't know why. It's good clean fun. They do it to Cold war motors also.. Done it for years..but they like to smoke one over there..I think you can become a member. Don't know how it works. Good luck Man. Now I can watch you video.

[@oakswamp]

@@DenisEdwards-ls2de cheers dude

[@DenisEdwards-ls2de]

@@oakswamp it's like utube throws up a test..people got two phones..maybe there's a app that gives you more subs. But I here a lot about algorithm. This is what you need to learn. It's all in the algorithm. Start at that point. Name the next car Algorithm. Algo .,🤣🤣 good luck Man. Great job.

[@Rollie961]

And thank you Bri as always top vid and great sounds 👍

[@oakswamp]

my pleasure mate