Back in the '60's I worked at a gas station. A regular customer had a Rambler American sedan and he always wanted his oil checked. It was always a fight to get the hood closed after checking the oil. He complained that we didn't know the correct way and one time he got out of the car to show us how to close the hood. His method bent the hood at the hinges. He was furious but since he did the damage, we weren't responsible. He said he was never coming back and roared off. A few days later he was back with a hammered out hood adorning his Rambler. He never wanted the oil checked after that.
@davidarnette327
2 жыл бұрын
After all the years, I finally know why most square bodies had kinks in the hood. Keep up the good work 👍
@leftyoverton4347
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 68 and knew nothing about the TACO HOOD. Thanks for the educational information! 👍
@bryanstruble8927
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the problems of the taco hood. Never to old to learn something.
@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!
@carterleggett2478
2 жыл бұрын
Well it is taco Tuesday!! Thanks for the lesson Professor Bob 🌮🌮
@MachineDr.
2 жыл бұрын
As a retired electrical design engineer, I think you nailed the crash test dummy story! It is hilarious that Red was the supervisor. I seen that kind of thing a time or 2. Lol Great video!
@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
Жыл бұрын
5:15 was too good!!
@taylorowens3721
2 ай бұрын
I was just looking for a quick video because my s10 hood is bent. Ended up staying because this dude just seems cool asf.
@jacklabloom635
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting history on the Taco hood. I never heard of it before this video.
@brianfalls5038
2 жыл бұрын
Well Bob, I am very happy I looked at this video of yours. I learned a couple of very valuable lessons. 1st, I never knew why GM engineered that weak point in the hood and 2nd, I'd never even paid attention to that pin at the back of the engine bay or the holes in the hood. Many thanks fr a very educational video! Keep up the good work sir!
@robertchall8576
2 жыл бұрын
That's some good hood advise.
@DE-ok4ld
10 ай бұрын
Very nicely done. You are one of the few who understands why the hoods TACO! So many people want to blame the hood and not the hinges!
@steelmill888
2 жыл бұрын
Taco hood that's hilarious C10 DNA for sure.
@jimmy_olds
Жыл бұрын
My 78 Monte Carlo hood is taco’d and weak all under it. I’m going to give it the Rat Rod Bob treatment… got nothin to lose
@mikemcdaniel2570
2 жыл бұрын
You should be Proud of yourself Bob great job on that hood and a good education
@timhanson2080
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the schooling Bob 👍 🇺🇸
@2thehook773
2 жыл бұрын
I knew it Bob! I knew that Red was the boss! Lol
@briankinnear7461
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Remember seeing those taco hoods back in the day. Back in high school I remember the father of a good friend of mine had a Scottsdale and it was loaded, leather, a/c, chrome out the yazoo. Remember watching the gas station attendant closing the hood after checking the oil and the hood just folded in half. That was not a pleasant ride back to my friend's place. Look forward to seeing more on the old C10. Be safe and stay well.
@pinkladybikermamma3603
2 жыл бұрын
BOB, NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW THE PROPER WAY TO CLOSED THE HOOD. THANKS FOR SHOWING THEM!
@jeremyrock9305
2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻I like you remedy for the taco hood bob . My 78 ‘ k10 has a taco hood I haven’t gotten around to fixing yet thanks
@oldcarnut3953
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob. I totally enjoy and love your channel. I do like the square body Chevys. But I really enjoy watching you do the older vehicles. Just watching the transformation of rusted metal turned into a jewel, completely blows my mind. The amount of skill that you have is phenomenal. But all your videos keep me riveted and keep me coming back. Keep up the great work Bob! Keep On Motoring Brother!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@petesscrapheapgarage3130
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bob again you've outdone yourself, that hood is better than brand new, keep up the nice work and the Sparks a flying 👍
@michaelbristol6467
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob, you are wise beyond your years. 👍😉✌
@mikej.2975
2 жыл бұрын
Dam great hood repair Bob.
@beachidiot
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Bob. Thanks for the lessons.
@UncleRobsGarage
11 ай бұрын
Bob! Its me uncle rob! Sure is something us old guys get it done! No one stays 22 forever.
@shanewright6958
2 жыл бұрын
It turned out good. I have done the same thing 👍👍🇨🇱
@mtpocketbuilds4286
2 жыл бұрын
She's comeing along.
@charliemclaughlin1042
2 жыл бұрын
Your awesome Bob thanks for the great videos
@THE-Ayala5090
Жыл бұрын
Stumbled upon your channel, heck yeah! Informative as all heck
@thepunadude
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR 'VISION' AND ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ...
@philly2x
2 жыл бұрын
I folded my first c10s hood... Learned my lesson that day.
@vinnie379l4
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir never pull down on a c10 hood push and pull lol looking good man 🤙
@stanleyfanning5316
2 жыл бұрын
I never knew that about the hood. Awesome video.
@mikenicholas5759
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the day I remember buying a fix it bracket that bolted between the hinge and the hood that extended well past the kink. It worked pretty well and wasn't expensive. Keep doing what your doing.
@bushmanPMRR
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know what parallel universe would have Ol Red as a supervisor but I'm pretty sure its a good place! I had noticed those pins before and wondered what they were for so thanks for the explanation. And that phrase "fits like socks on a rooster" had me on the floor in stitches! Cheers!
@aztecahernandez6539
Жыл бұрын
Got hungry whatching your video went and got me some Burritos Not tacos. Lol. Great video I enjoy it very much. Cheers Square🕋body Brother.
@kennethhudson8013
2 жыл бұрын
Hood looks nice RRB,!
@joelinden3494
2 жыл бұрын
Joe thanks for your expertise from alberta Canada 🇨🇦 awsome means lots your experience is available and great great job
@rlp2806
2 жыл бұрын
A rich kid I knew back in 1975 had a white with blue stripped 1969 pontiac firebird transam..beautiful car..Good video Casey..thanks bro for sharing!!
@ldean-du5im
2 жыл бұрын
Very educational! Thanks Bob!
@dannysettles5646
2 жыл бұрын
Red doing good job runnin that camera 😆 good video thanks
@gmcnelly2468
2 жыл бұрын
stay cool, my friend!
@kevinl.2291
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video Bob. As always lots of great knowledge shared. Keep on getting it ✌️😎👍
@stucook8622
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video!
@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
2 жыл бұрын
Great work getting the hood straightened back out Bob! 🙂👍 Take care 🔧🔩
@terryg6596
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob and Red,the school of ratrodology was in full swing this session,when it comes to making metal fit you certainly are the professor cut,bash and weld,gettin done,who cares it,s only a ratrod! cya next time ,take care and stay safe in the dream shop
@chuckplainview4085
Ай бұрын
My mom ended up fixing my dad's by hopping up and sitting on it. Jumped up and down a few times good as new 😂
@billmarycoleman8651
10 ай бұрын
Bob, you are entertaining!!
@reggiekilgore7448
2 жыл бұрын
Keep er ROLLEN BOB LOVE IT
@jimeddy9137
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@douglasfathers4848
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the schooling on the C10 bonnet BOB , seem's like I learn some thing new every day . Cheers .🤔🤠
@SmittyInVegas
2 жыл бұрын
Bob. You just brought back the memories of me changing out nearly 100 front clips & doors on those square bodies back in New York where they were so rusTed. I got real good at Lining up those aftermarket panels. Love your channel. Be blessed. Smitty
@b.s.adventures9421
2 жыл бұрын
When you close those hoods it helps if you push the hood in towards the cab and wiggle it till the spring pressure releases slightly then pull it down, instead of just pulling it straight down from the get go. Lubing those hinges like bob says is critical too.
@jamesgeorge4874
2 жыл бұрын
Truth.
@38Chev572
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto BrianF! And Reds camera work at 3:44 was wesome.(Two hand explanation and moving camera. Glad you had the Supervisor working.) Thanks.
@shotsrodder
2 жыл бұрын
Socks on a rooster 😂🤣🤪 best one I’ve heard in a long time Bob
@Hunting451
2 жыл бұрын
Let it be written let it be done. Lol 😂. That’s good stuff. 👍
@robertpradella6550
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck Bob!
@lilmike2710
2 жыл бұрын
*Whoppy jawed* 😂 😁 👍 I'm gonna start using that term.
@haroldlauber6389
2 жыл бұрын
Bob I never seen anybody repair a hood like that always thought you had to replace those.love the music like to see you playing more . Trucker from Dayton.
@paulcasarez404
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video now i want some tacos home made of course
@claycoates2774
2 жыл бұрын
As much as I cussed those hoods over the years an never knew about that design. Just goes to show you’re never to old to learn.😁 Good job on the repair!
@shotsrodder
2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson 🧐Bob
@donaldhalls2189
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great information about how you should open and shut a bonnet, it's certainly getting there, ya need to give Red a hurry along, all the best to yous and your loved ones
@larrysorenson4789
2 жыл бұрын
Remember that MGB? There were three accidental bend spots in that design: Both strut locations, one in the hood and one at the trunk lid. But the most fun one is at the mirror location in each door. The doors were designed to minimize body flex so the hinges and the strike pin were both reinforced. Where does the stress go? Well, the body skin takes a bunch of it. But when you drill three holes for the mirror, you weaken it just enough so that, over time, the stress creates a vertical tear right there. Simply welding the skin won’t get it. You must weld in a thicker backing plate about 4” square. Problem solved.
@1farmgate
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the funniest vid yet, is this the first time a 3rd person has been filming? Great vid Bob!
@RatRodBobBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Every now and then a buddy stops by and I immediately put them to work.
@darrenbrisson4336
2 жыл бұрын
Love the way you say "right there"
@danbolton3180
Жыл бұрын
My dad's 1973 GMC squarebody had the taco'd hood which was the least of it's worries. Body cancer and the floating steering were much worse problems.
@rayrayadkins6178
2 жыл бұрын
BOB I'm really digging the truck I can't wait to hear it run
@themancalledx1342
2 жыл бұрын
All hail RatRod Bob
@nicksnarski5973
2 жыл бұрын
I like this video,my 74 does not have that crumple crease on it,my 76 does.
@pangaute
2 жыл бұрын
Just want to say I appreciate all of your videos, your an amazing wealth of information and thanks for taking the time to share. Also red would make a better supervisor than most I've ever worked for
@ryanjohnson2560
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. You got it now. Love the shirt!
@RatRodBobBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Ryan Johnson? My Ryan Johnson?!!? 👀
@rockerpat1085
2 жыл бұрын
I Very Much Learned Something Today Bob!!!!! Awesome Repair Brother!!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!
@RatRodBobBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@dustybellamy5670
2 жыл бұрын
Great work an love the effort keep them alive . Love squares I have 4 77, 78,79,81
@geoffreymills9932
2 жыл бұрын
Nice fix Bawb, I never really understood why they put that curve across the hood of those trucks but it makes sense
@davidgreen9663
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool Bob how you reverse engineered that hood issue. Work like this is Ninja work. You sneak up on the finished work so as not to make things worse. Great job Bob !
@stanleymartin1613
2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍. Had me chuckling all the way through. Enjoyed it very much 😂. Very good advice 👍.
@silktat2803
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bawb, Great video!!!!! Great explanation!!!!! Think they did this too more than the C-10 hood if i remember right working in a gas station in the early to mid seventies!! You Gettin' it!!!!!
@pauljochims2215
2 жыл бұрын
Bob and Red Gettin It Done!
@MrHevyshevy
2 жыл бұрын
The best part of the video was you and red being engineers. Hilarious.
@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
Жыл бұрын
Great Advice Bob!!
@garyparker2969
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Hood Advise BAAAWWWBB ‼️🤗🤗 I KNEW RED HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH YOUR HIGHLY CLASSIFIED RATROD TECHNOLOGY OF FIXING THE THAT HOOD BAAAWWWBB ‼️ GBA 🤗🤗 Gary.
@lindarogers1621
2 жыл бұрын
Impressive Jade!
@chuckcox1887
2 жыл бұрын
It's looking awesome can't wait to see the finished truck , I have watched every video , love to see you do all of your fab work , simply awesome 👍
@RatRodBobBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you!
@swampjoe1985
2 жыл бұрын
Subbin... I like the ol timers banter. My second truck around 99 was one of these and I welded in a chunk of rebar on each side. Worked for bout as long as I traded it for another 69 c10 lol
@RatRodBobBuilds
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@swampjoe1985
2 жыл бұрын
@@RatRodBobBuilds yes sir
@DesertRatFabrication
2 жыл бұрын
Great video , and nice fix Bob
@dandodds1926
2 жыл бұрын
Informative and Very Entertaining!!
@ferd.6779
2 жыл бұрын
Well Bob, thanks for this clarifying explanation over the 'Taco" hood! Looking those vids is learning too, keep up the good work ;-))
@IronheadGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Bob! 😁 And great fix on that old hood. Getting closer! Take care👍
@ratgasgarage
2 жыл бұрын
Keep on gitting it bob, you are the man!
@TheRoadhammer379
2 жыл бұрын
Bob, when you said "let it be written, let it be done", I thought you were going to sing Creeping Death by Metallica, 😂
@robertevans6481
2 жыл бұрын
I have seen some people,that change out the hinges for strut's. Not sure if they work well or worse then before. But on a side note....i love tacos...lol
@stevecr8934
2 жыл бұрын
Start Video. Stop video and plug in Big Stereo amp. Turn on Video. I'm ready now Bob. Good tunes brother. Taco Hoods need hot sauce Bob. ROFL at you and Red as your boss. Had to replay that part. Take them big springs off that hinge too. Danged Old Hoods. Chevy knew better then that.
@b.s.adventures9421
2 жыл бұрын
It’s cool you got a camera person to film you. It looks good.
@jimschafer9196
2 жыл бұрын
Great how too, and an awesome safety dummy story too. (brought smiles, on this end) ... Red with awful quite today, is he under the weather ?
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