Hey Div.I just wanted to let you know how much we miss you here in Canada and our concern for your health.
@davelove3722
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
You mean spacers and castor shims together?
@billholder9665
4 ай бұрын
@@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
4 ай бұрын
I agree spacers woud be the way to go he would need longer bolts but that's not a big deal.
@yobop6072
4 ай бұрын
... I like the spacer idea....make your own bolts...
@marca5883
4 ай бұрын
Spacers💚🇬🇧🌱
@riaannel2766
4 ай бұрын
Widen the actual fenders, the Renobug will look really mean as a widebody.
@bryansnowden7419
3 ай бұрын
Hey man, have not seen you for a few weeks, hope you are well. Take care.
@jessehermosillo8116
2 ай бұрын
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
@zeeliejo
3 ай бұрын
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.
@johnwesner3935
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
Just found out why I haven't seen any new videos, Def you take care, miss you,, , from Colorado USA
@stephenchristie7241
3 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
What happened to my favourite South African?
@ssebo100
3 ай бұрын
❤
@jimmysutterfield5485
3 ай бұрын
Does anybody know if he's okay?
@jimmysutterfield5485
3 ай бұрын
Does anybody know if he's okay worried about him
@donniehodge2548
3 ай бұрын
I have missed your video's I hope everything is okay 👍
@frankmarsh115
2 ай бұрын
miss you in New Hampshire USA
@leostgeorge2080
3 ай бұрын
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.
@danblythe2979
4 ай бұрын
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
@strangecustoms8486
3 ай бұрын
Hey you ok been 4 weeks not worried about videos just checking to see if your ok. 😁🇬🇸🤘
@r0thrux
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
Once you understand metric, you realize it's just so much easier to use 😀
@petergrey7125
3 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely agree this is so helpful! 👍
@donames6941
3 ай бұрын
It's been 4 weeks. i hope everything turns out ok for you. we miss you❤👍🏻 from missouri USA
@dcummings7253
2 ай бұрын
Miss you here in NY USA as well. God Bless get well soon fine Sir.
@robertwilliams8010
3 ай бұрын
Hi Div, praying all is well with you brother 🙏🙏🙏👍
@peterroper7471
4 ай бұрын
Great video, your good at explaining how it went wrong and solving problems as they come thank you for that!
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. You're welcome!
@jdedmnds1
2 ай бұрын
It should be adjustable. Just put shims between the front end and the mounting point.
@brianwatson8601
3 ай бұрын
Hello Diff. Missing my weekly “fix” of your you tubes.
@fasteddieandtito5409
2 ай бұрын
👍Hi Div, I hope you’re feeling better sir! Copper Coat the Hudson truck with my Rat Rod juice sir!✋
@jjfalarka8837
2 ай бұрын
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
@user-lj1hi4xh6o
4 ай бұрын
Good job Div. I have no doubt with your engineering skills you will ,come up with the solution . it’s going to look great.
@andremnel9076
4 ай бұрын
How about adding a strip of metal on the inside of the fender, instead of cutting the fender on the outside
@joesangalli882
4 ай бұрын
That is what I was thinking also. Less massaging metal and probably a better look.
@TheCrackerBox
2 ай бұрын
Hey man , hope all is well with you and your family ! Looking forward to seeing you soon !😊
@larrymcgarage2152
4 ай бұрын
Another option would be to narrow the front beam and extend the front beam 20 mm. It would save a lot of bodywork.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
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
@michaelnieman6218
4 ай бұрын
That will be a MEAN LITTLE RIDE when finished and there are no Oops made just just HAPPY LITTLE IMPROVEMENTS 😂
@aarondwyer3746
3 ай бұрын
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
@stevecorner5069
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
It's all part of the process when it comes to one-off custom stuff! We will make a plan🙂
@dragontattooee
4 ай бұрын
Blood, sweat and gears, instead of tears for the Renobug. Love the black wheels with hubcaps
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I will leave the tears for my wife 😂
@stanleymaxwell182
2 ай бұрын
Hope all is well
@edwardboyett4339
4 ай бұрын
Add to the back of your H frame to move it forward.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move it forward much. Will explain why in next video
@ryan76936
4 ай бұрын
It’s starting to look like the Morrari.
@theDaftman
3 ай бұрын
hope your well over there, looking forward to your next video.
@ishsiriram6646
4 ай бұрын
Looking GOOD Div, make it out of cardboard or masking tape first to get a visual. Then you can decide. I would leave the suspension alone, until you have had a change to drive it see how it feels, you made need to make some changes anyway. Thank you for sharing.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Yes, not messing with the suspension any further. I got a plan in my head...😊
@patricksmith4622
3 ай бұрын
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
@melderosa656
4 ай бұрын
Would narrowing the front beam not only be easier but look better
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
I can't narrow the beam. Very little clearance between wheel and inner well when wheels are fully turned.
@bradpage8967
4 ай бұрын
Don’t get discouraged brother!! You will certainly find solutions to these issues and we will be lucky to learn along with you!!
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'm used to cans of worms, we will make a plan 🙂
@khawajaabdullateef5098
4 ай бұрын
Hi, friend wouldn't be better if you add a strip near the joining of mudgard to the body, that way you will avoid making a curve at the end.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Let's see what I come up with 🙂
@38Chev572
4 ай бұрын
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.
@richcaseaxon
4 ай бұрын
Reminds me of one of those Quarter Midgets, looking cool.
@EarlyIronAddict427
3 ай бұрын
I’d like to see it with both front and rear fenders on together. Looking pretty cool buddy. And YAAAAAY. Oatmeal cookies !😅
@ratrodsafrica
3 ай бұрын
😁👍
@mattblack156
4 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea!👍
@petergrey7125
3 ай бұрын
That’s something I’ve seen Ian from full custom garage due on some projects. It’s a great look.
@danielhughes9556
4 ай бұрын
That thing is gonna look good with flares. Sometimes we mess up. Just gotta roll with it!
@johnlindow8406
3 ай бұрын
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
@rival9417
4 ай бұрын
Decisions decisions decisions....standard front wheel onto the front instead of the widened ones..and the rear 3 inch strip into the fender..20mm spacer block in your top hat..might solve some bits
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
There are a number of options. Let's see where it goes...
@rival9417
4 ай бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica look forward to it as always bro...
@jimwhittemore1610
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your videos and especially how you elaborate on your proceses
@ratrodsafrica
3 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@markorr1874
3 ай бұрын
WHAT BE HAPPENING BRO AIN'T SEEN YOU LATELY GODSPEED ON HEALING
@donaldhalls2189
4 ай бұрын
What about putting 4 inch in the centre of the car widening the whole car, 😮😅, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
@ratrodsafrica
3 ай бұрын
Way too much work, man! I have original glass, including the curved rear window, and the body is already mounted.
@donaldhalls2189
3 ай бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica 😁😅🤣 beetle guards stick out more? all the best
@PeterHatch-mx7zc
3 ай бұрын
Watched again if you put a 1600 twin port the thing is going to fly!!!👍
@MikeBobbitt-i5f
4 ай бұрын
Great video, the little Renobug is making good progress.
@71dean
4 ай бұрын
go with 6J wheels on front. Rear fenders cut along and put them out.. No arches please 😁🤘
@ekim000
4 ай бұрын
Loving the way this project is turning out oom Div. Almost like it more than the Hudson, almost.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Almost!😁
@alanpaulick7815
4 ай бұрын
No problem for you boet. You will find a way like you normally do. Take care.
@shanewright6958
4 ай бұрын
Another good one. The car is coming along nicely 👍👍
@donames6941
4 ай бұрын
On the front you may have to cut a little higher for when the wheel rolls over a bump in a turn
@robertwilliams8010
4 ай бұрын
Hi Div! The tires and wheels look awesome!👍
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@curbshoppin
4 ай бұрын
Going to be awesome to drive someday and all the extra work will be forgotten 😬
@spassser
4 ай бұрын
just put a big shim behind the front beam to move the wheels forward ....and do the wide fenders insteat of flares ..it will look so wide and mean..
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in the next video 🙂
@frankschwartz7405
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
Nice idea🙂
@Mustsed
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in the next video. And yes, plan to test drive it very well!😁
@leonardcooper2680
4 ай бұрын
Who would have thought 20mm of suspension travel would be that critical.. I am more than curious to see how you get out of jail.. I still love the black steel widies
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
I've gotten myself out of jail many times before 😀 Looking forward to it!
@aceadman
4 ай бұрын
This was definitely unexpected. But I can’t wait to see your engineering skill go to work on it. 😊👍👍
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
We will just have to make a plan😅
@aceadman
3 ай бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica head to that chair. Maybe you’re gonna need the magic knife! 😆
@cjhill726
4 ай бұрын
Maybe less offset on the front wheels. Would have to redo your work but would definitely make a difference
@bobbybelcher6800
4 ай бұрын
very beautiful car ! I love the body lines and the curves , nice classic era !
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@robames1293
4 ай бұрын
Your caster adjustment also would move the top backwards. Sh!t happens. Good video as usual.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Yes, it moves the top of the shock towers back, but the spindle itself moves forward a bit
@anthonyzarlenga5282
4 ай бұрын
Hello Duff , from subscriber Anthony . I know you did not ask what any one think of how to put the tires back under the little French / Nazi car. But maybe putting a 3 inch filler between the fender and body in the rear and put a fake cooling air exit behind the front wheel well opening like what you see on a C 1 Corvette. with 3 spikes jetting out the exit. That car is a very cool looking one of a kind get-around every day ride. well done sir. over.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Hey Anthony. I feel the square "air exit" look won't fit this car with all its curvy lines
@clivelambourne8377
3 ай бұрын
Looking good
@jamescnorris9154
3 ай бұрын
Looking good my brother! Enjoying the marriage of these two. Have a lakka one ! 💪🏼👊🏼🤙🏼
@sufferedenuf
4 ай бұрын
My opinion is to widen the fenders, not flare them. Also shim the beam forward. You can do it, hust put your mind to it.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in next video
@GarryRobinson-nk5dl
4 ай бұрын
When I saw you swing that body onto the frame I thought to myself this is gonna be special
@daos3300
3 ай бұрын
interesting problem. you could make a short beam extender and move the beam forward 20mm.
@joecioe8566
4 ай бұрын
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.
@davewilson7278
2 ай бұрын
Where are you Div is all ok, missing you man.
@ratrodsafrica
2 ай бұрын
Recovering from a surgery procedure but will be back one of these days!
@totalutternutter
4 ай бұрын
To stretch the chassis again you could just fabricate some extra, bigger castor shims.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move the beam forward much. Will explain why in next video
@cliffhaupt5413
3 ай бұрын
Very cool build.
@ratrodsafrica
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@koningbolo4700
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
😁 Let's see how it turns out...
@koningbolo4700
4 ай бұрын
@@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...
@markrobertson9015
4 ай бұрын
Yeah you can keep the front fenders where they are and build the extensions to close the gap at front end and open it up in back of the fender and the rear end would be the same.. it is like an Eye lid design. Take care Div .
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Yes, something exactly like that!
@markrobertson9015
3 ай бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica yeah back in the 70's The Camero' s would put the Fat 50 series tires on and extend the fenders the same way. I get where your going with it It's always been a cool look to me. Take care Div.
@henryrokstad1125
3 ай бұрын
Cool thanks done well don't try just read do the kitchen make sure it works you need more weight 😂
@BadgerBishop
4 ай бұрын
Great video Div! Thanks for the entertainment.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@terrencebuller7676
4 ай бұрын
Hello Div, Reno-bug is looking good, few adjustments and all is well. Cool build Boet. Have a Lekka one my friend. 👍
@williamfrederick3849
2 ай бұрын
Missing you much please come back well and healthy 😊😊😊
@willwade1101
4 ай бұрын
You could shim the front axle forward with spacers that you could make just like the castor shims you made. simply add 1 or two top and bottom, left and right. Two 4mm (one 8mm shim) shims per would do it.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move it forward much. Will explain why in the next video
@jimallen199
4 ай бұрын
I love the look of this little car it just gets cooler as you build it.
@paulhare662
4 ай бұрын
Looks to me like moving the body rearward and repositioning the rear wheelwell would be far easier and likely look better.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
With all the mounting brackets, fire wall etc already built, that body ain't moving any where now!😀
@Jools-j2l
4 ай бұрын
Nice, wifey will soon be whizzing to the shops in it im sure!
@lassenorr435
4 ай бұрын
I think you should move the front suspension 20 mm forward.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move it forward much. Will explain why in next video
@Dallas-v4j
3 ай бұрын
Probably already been said, however I still want to say it. Strip widen the guards and leave the wheel arches alone. It will be more subtle and look a lot tougher.
@ratrodsafrica
3 ай бұрын
Let's see...
@roydavids9489
2 ай бұрын
Hey Diff, watched your vid about your bad brush with the big C. Wishing you every thing of the best my boet. Love and light my brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@ratrodsafrica
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@robertstevison1448
4 ай бұрын
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
@h-j.k.8971
4 ай бұрын
Stack a load of camber shims in top and bottom to move the axle forward Diff.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Problem is, I can't move it forward much. Will explain why in the next video 🙂
@surindersandhi3924
4 ай бұрын
Hi My Dear Friend Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤
@sharndupreez1
4 ай бұрын
Hey! I Spot a new INC-CO 20V Battery mini grinder! I just got the new version with the brown inserts, But the 20V 4A battery makes a big difference! First versions were functional but the newer versions are really good.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
I don't know about "brown inserts" but considering what you pay for these, I'm actually quite impressed so far. I'm running 5Ah batteries. 6 would even better, grinders suck energy!
@sharndupreez1
3 ай бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica I will come round, then we do a test and see if the new ones are actually better.
@pietervandenberg5257
4 ай бұрын
Div, can you not just add 20mm spacers between the suspension and floorpan? That should move the wheels 20mm forward while leaving the rest as is.
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
Can't move it forward much. Will explain why in next video
@williamyeary9611
3 ай бұрын
Haven’t seen anything from you lately. I hope everything is going good.
@ce7618
4 ай бұрын
Diff i wonder if you could build a back end like a 38 topalino that would look cool 👍🏻🇬🇧
@ratrodsafrica
4 ай бұрын
We can build anything, but how much time do I want to spend on the wife's car? Not that much! 😅
@brentbrown8393
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
If I can raise a smile, that's good😀
@johnwesner3935
4 ай бұрын
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!
@peterroper7471
4 ай бұрын
Yep cookies man! lol
@davidmobley5984
4 ай бұрын
That is the coolest car I've ever seen sweet cruises with that bad boy
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