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Back to work!
Its time to get back to work on the 59 Buick Rat Rod . Here's a quick video to lay out the next few pieces of the build.
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Відео

Here we go! Ratstock 2024
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I didnt get the car finished, but I am not gonna miss the show. We put it on the trailer and took it for a ride. Come check out some of the stuff we saw. At the end there is a screen shot of some links to more photos. I hope you can find a way to go check those out.....
The last Sunday Funday before the big show!
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Well here we are , its the last Sunday Funday before the big show and I still have alot of work to do.I have finished the chassis and installed the engine and transmission. Now its time to build the floorboard and install the body. My plans are to install the body, steering column, master cylinder, radiator and fuel cell. Its a long list and tyhe time is short so I need to get after it. Enjoy t...
ITS THE LAST DAY OF AUGUST! That Ratstock is coming at us fast now!
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So I striiped it down and set the frame upside down on a lift. Now we can do all the bottom side welding, add in a few gussets and get it ready for assembly.
Days are running short.
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I haven't made any videos of that 1959 Buick Electra 225 rat rod build for Ratstock for more than a minute. Sorry bout that. Here's a little update of the latest progress. I started this video on Thursday and finished it up on Sunday. I think we are getting down to about 48 days left until the BIG DAY!
We narrow the 8.8 and you get to watch
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Here is the way we narrowed our 8.8 rear axle 2 and 7/8 " on the left side.
Front frame rails connected and narrowing the 8.8 rear axle
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So in this video the Ratstock Ratrod Buildoff Buick Electra 225 chassis gets a little closer. We tried several methods to connect the frame rails together and finally made some pieces I approved. The rear axle was cut, removing 2 7/8 " from the drivers side. We will grab a right side axle shaft to put on that side.
Engine Mount Cross Member Construction - Ratrod Buildoff Update
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We finished that motor mount.
rear frame rails and a trans mount
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So here is our latest video. I tried a new format so you could see a little more...parts of it are pretty good?! We weld on the rear frame rails, and finish building the trans mount.
Continuing On The Chassis, Engine Mounts? - Ratrod Build Off Update
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Today we continued working on the chassis. Rick is working on engine mount brackets and front half frame construction while Andrew finishes up the rear half. Meanwhile Dakota starts all of our pretty welds!
more frame rail construction
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Here's some more video of frame rail creation and construction. Andrew is making some rail pieces, while I am drawing some ideas for a transmission cross member.
Just a little update as I continue to learn video.
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I drew up some patterns, cut out some brackets and began building the rear suspension.
Building Frame Rails! - Ratrod Build Off Update
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Finally got the ground work laid to start building the chassis. Starting with the rear cross member we can begin to add frame sections from the back forward.
It's Chassis Time! - Ratrod Build Off Update
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We packed up the body for now and brought out the frame table. Now we're gonna start taking measurements and laying out the start of our chassis.
The 59 buick is now just 2 sides.
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Tonight we ran some string lines and took some measurements to lay out the chassis. Andrew cut out some more of the old, and we are taking it outside to clean it up so we can por the inside.
Firewall & Fenders - Radrod Build Off Update
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Firewall & Fenders - Radrod Build Off Update
Here Is Where We're At - Ratrod Build Off Update
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Here Is Where We're At - Ratrod Build Off Update
Cutting The Car In Half! Ratrod Build Off Update
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Cutting The Car In Half! Ratrod Build Off Update
Supports Going In. The CUT Is Happening Soon. - Ratrod Build Off Update
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Supports Going In. The CUT Is Happening Soon. - Ratrod Build Off Update
Rat stock 2024 Build off update for the 59 Buick
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Rat stock 2024 Build off update for the 59 Buick
Stacking Up The Parts! - RatRod Build Off Update
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Stacking Up The Parts! - RatRod Build Off Update
Here Is Our Plan- Rat Rod Build Off 2024 Update
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Here Is Our Plan- Rat Rod Build Off 2024 Update
Rat Rod Update Video. We made the FIRST CUT!!
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Rat Rod Update Video. We made the FIRST CUT!!
1959 Electra 225 update video
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1959 Electra 225 update video
OUR CAR! - RatRod Build Off Competition
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OUR CAR! - RatRod Build Off Competition

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @timmeidinger9201
    @timmeidinger9201 11 днів тому

    Wow your title is full of crap 20 min of crap and 3 min of rat stock.

  • @paulbeckwith5981
    @paulbeckwith5981 16 днів тому

    Good to see some more progress, thanks for sharing

  • @Stuffdexdoes
    @Stuffdexdoes 29 днів тому

    Love that your Finnishig..love that even the videos are Ratty! Hehehee

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 29 днів тому

    Like the progress on that Buick

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 29 днів тому

    Oh wow, I live in Carthage MS for a second there I thought you were talking about our little town October fest, we have a little car show too

  • @VinoRatRodbuilds
    @VinoRatRodbuilds Місяць тому

    Like the hood. 👍

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 26 днів тому

      i think its gonna work well for this car

  • @JustinPaul1st
    @JustinPaul1st Місяць тому

    That trip sure sounded great even if 'Ol Burburn was running on seven cylinders, don't matter you never meet the deadline but you met some of your goals...Got some exposure of you r work, the channel and met new friends. We be here for the long ride no doubt...Now lets get focusing on completing the build and maybe a new build for next year's competition

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 Місяць тому

    Yeah I’m still fallowing can’t wait to see it finished up and in a magazine !

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons Місяць тому

      it will finish, magazine would be super cool!

    • @peterroper7471
      @peterroper7471 Місяць тому

      I’m sure you stirred up some interest with that full custom suspension you created

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons Місяць тому

      thank you. it did bring up some questions

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 Місяць тому

    Good deal! Glad you went

  • @timwest6789
    @timwest6789 Місяць тому

    Thanks for bringing your car even when it wasn’t totally done. I appreciate your storytelling and you’re kind mannerisms. You’re a good man. Keep up the good work I did subscribe and will follow you.

  • @HeffleyCustoms
    @HeffleyCustoms Місяць тому

    Your car was awesome! Can’t wait to see it finished

  • @eddiedebeer1709
    @eddiedebeer1709 Місяць тому

    Great you enjoy although your Rat Rod was not done,but you did the right thing by going and show the build in progress.👊🇿🇦

  • @michealfigueroa6325
    @michealfigueroa6325 Місяць тому

    I was wonder=ing ...TY for the pics

  • @VinoRatRodbuilds
    @VinoRatRodbuilds Місяць тому

    Glad it all worked out and u had an awesome time. 👍

  • @MarekMakes
    @MarekMakes Місяць тому

    Dang That’s a lot of work to go Hope to see you at Ratstock

  • @paulbeckwith5981
    @paulbeckwith5981 Місяць тому

    Great progress Good Luck!

  • @Thewarhorse47
    @Thewarhorse47 Місяць тому

    Im pulling for you. Cant wait to see it running.

  • @Thewarhorse47
    @Thewarhorse47 Місяць тому

    Cant wait to see it running.

  • @VinoRatRodbuilds
    @VinoRatRodbuilds Місяць тому

    Fingers crossed. 🤞

  • @Axial_Andrew
    @Axial_Andrew Місяць тому

    Recycling at its' finest...😎 Waiting to see this thang back together...🚬🐴

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 2 місяці тому

    Well ya better get busy! lol if it was me I don’t know if I could get it done, but I’m sure you’re going to get it, that frame & suspension set up you’re building is cool man 😎can’t wait to see the finished product, good luck with the assembly process

  • @JustinPaul1st
    @JustinPaul1st 2 місяці тому

    Steady but progressive, some mid night to get ready for Rat stock will be here before you know it...

  • @peterbilt2
    @peterbilt2 2 місяці тому

    Go, Go, Go, You can do it ! 🤩

  • @HardCoreFab
    @HardCoreFab 2 місяці тому

    Ton of work left to do. Best of luck. I know I'm going to need some luck to get mine done.

    • @MarekMakes
      @MarekMakes 2 місяці тому

      Yeah …. I’m worried about mine … I had a major struggle session last night ! Good luck to you both and see you in a few weeks!

  • @MarekMakes
    @MarekMakes 2 місяці тому

    Good luck finishing for Ratstock…. I’m trying to get there myself…

  • @Mike-hr6jz
    @Mike-hr6jz 2 місяці тому

    I’ll tell you a little secret some of us who have been coach builders uses we would take a photograph of the whole thing, the whole side of the car one from the front as well and from the back go to Kinko’s blow that up using the wheels as a unit of measure so the picture is as big as the standard wheel. It will be underneath the car. This picture or pictures can be copied taped on the wall and literally cut and paste the other sections of pictures the copies onto that full-size rendering it is in fact what you were doing in three dimensions But you can try ideas before you commit and cut too much or get too far along and then you notice you didn’t like it. You can do this with smaller pictures and copy them taking razor, knife and scissors, cutting the pictures up and laying the panels on each other I just didn’t know if you had ever heard of this method of a literal cut and paste pictures we have use this method stretching limos and making horses as well as custom cars I’m 70 years old and I’ve done this a long time the guys at Ford and General Motors showed us this trick years ago to help us it can literally get you in the ballpark faster if you do full-size renderings, but small ones work as well. Hope I can help you in someway. Love what you doing

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 2 місяці тому

      thats a great idea, thanks for sharing

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 2 місяці тому

    Good to see you back with the video, any kind of update or just your regular work day around the shop will keep your fans cheering , but I do love that you’re teaching that grandson and and love that Buick

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 2 місяці тому

      thanks for the encouragement

  • @peterbilt2
    @peterbilt2 3 місяці тому

    No worries about the no show..... just keep her coming along 😀

    • @peterbilt2
      @peterbilt2 3 місяці тому

      Some very impressive fabrication there Gary. Certainly has come on a lot..... Maybe you will win ?

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 2 місяці тому

      thank you. I am building to win

  • @VinoRatRodbuilds
    @VinoRatRodbuilds 3 місяці тому

    We can always use new car guys.👍

  • @Thewarhorse47
    @Thewarhorse47 3 місяці тому

    Its crazy to see a car built from scratch like this. Nice.

  • @jonnysuperglide
    @jonnysuperglide 3 місяці тому

    Rear Axle Repair Bearing 7.5" / 8.8" 1979-2004 National: BCA RP-5707 There about $48 a side well worth it to not need to clean shaving out of the pumpkin every time the rear axles go out

  • @jonnysuperglide
    @jonnysuperglide 3 місяці тому

    Been checking out your videos looks cool god bless brother be safe and keep up all the amazing builds

  • @jonnysuperglide
    @jonnysuperglide 3 місяці тому

    I’m Not a fan of the 8.8 I been doing axle bearing in them for years one of fords worst axle designs ever I put brand new axles in from any part store with new bearings I get about 18 to 22,000 out of a set it’s garbage ford could of put a bearing with a center bearing race instead you use the axle it’s self I wonder what think tank ceo at ford though that Mickey Mouse deal up made ford a lot of money got one tip those don’t use the open bearing you get in the axle kits the reason why is that bearing goes out the shavings go all thru your differential fluid all that metal flakes go down the tubes in to the pumpkin then your gonna need to change every thing these bearing are called replacement bearing they got a inner seal that faces in the axle tube this way the shavings stay all in the axle instead of blowing out the center member there a way bigger bearing you hammer them In slow there like two inches deep with the inner seal buy them Save your self some headache later

  • @jonnysuperglide
    @jonnysuperglide 3 місяці тому

    Nice job bro looking good

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 4 місяці тому

    Good info thanks

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 4 місяці тому

      your welcome. it was my first time. i hope it comes in handy

  • @randy-x9f
    @randy-x9f 4 місяці тому

    You should have at least three grinders, one with a wire wheel, one with grinding disc and one with a cutting wheel.....saves a lot of time rather than keep changing out to what you need...

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip, man you know thats right

  • @karensavarese5684
    @karensavarese5684 4 місяці тому

    Definately need to narrow, (at least the front). Tricky to get the proportions right on something like this, but,yer gettin' it! Love,,,DUBS,,,,,

  • @daleolson3506
    @daleolson3506 4 місяці тому

    The music junked another video 👎👎👎👎👎💩💩💩😬

  • @paulbeckwith5981
    @paulbeckwith5981 4 місяці тому

    The last inserted piece of video was your best yet

  • @chuckster6513
    @chuckster6513 4 місяці тому

    What on earth is the orange shirt guy trying to accomplish ? Or does he get paid by how many disc he can go through ?

  • @kevinellam6710
    @kevinellam6710 4 місяці тому

    THANK"$ FOR SHOW"N !!! ... .. . 😂 BROTH"R 😮🤩🐎🤠 🤪

  • @stevea6722
    @stevea6722 4 місяці тому

    Like the helpers FFA T-shirt!

  • @JustinPaul1st
    @JustinPaul1st 4 місяці тому

    making good progress but one concern is the engine mounting is dead on the joint of the frame...something to look into...and lets try and maintain some P.P.E we cant be cutting grinding and the like and compromising safety

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 4 місяці тому

      i think the motor mount straddling the frame joint works to add strength. I spent some time in front of the mirror about that PPE. I will de better.

  • @betobaguilar1253
    @betobaguilar1253 4 місяці тому

    Hey how about telling the young man to put on safety glasses.

    • @GarageNixons
      @GarageNixons 4 місяці тому

      I spent some time in front of the mirror about that PPE. I will de better.

  • @SmittyInVegas
    @SmittyInVegas 4 місяці тому

    What body were those headers originally for? thank you. Happy Father’s Day. Smitty.

  • @VinoRatRodbuilds
    @VinoRatRodbuilds 4 місяці тому

    Some good progress. 👍

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 4 місяці тому

    Making progress, are you going to tie it all together with a roll cage?

  • @nitrofish1974
    @nitrofish1974 5 місяців тому

    Coming along nicely 👌

  • @Stuffdexdoes
    @Stuffdexdoes 5 місяців тому

    Speed holes!

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 5 місяців тому

    Great video love that crossmember style