How to make a custom gear shift knob - Rat Rod Style
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- A quick and easy way to make a custom gear shift knob that's a little different from what you normally see.
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I back you 100% for your comments about personal responsibility. Common sense is no longer common it seems. Bing watched this build over several days. Thanks for everything you do.
Thanks for the support brother!
My dad always told me - "son, if you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough". I've lived by that credo pretty much my whole life but you also must accept responsibility for your choices, no matter how good or bad they may have been.
Wise dad, clever son!
Awesome morning brother !!! Just woke up lol !!! My morning lol !!! My work time is 10 pm to 6 am !!!!! Thanks for another genius idea !!! Your genuine craftsmanship is deeply appreciated !!! I salute you brother !!! And thank you for the quotation !!! Words that are true as rain !!!! Hope yall are having a leeka day say hi to everyone for me !!!!
Life does have its ups and downs. Hobbies are needed to help us control these. Having fun and fulfilling those ups and down is what life does.
Well said mate, well said. Common sense is very uncommon, and we live in a world of nobody taking personal responsibility.
great idea on using the emoji, an artefact of modern culture incorporated into the age-old rat rod 😊
Never thought of it that way! Great observation!
Thanks for your "Responsibility" rant. It's good to see that I'm not the only one who feels that way. BTW, I like that shift knob.
Good to hear from a brother who feels the same way
Dude I cant believe that shifter knob. Great job you nailed it.
Thank you so much!
as for you’re footnote, AMEN BROTHER!!!!!!!!!
Hey Diff, I spent my entire life working with my hands. Do I know better than some of the things I do? Yes! But the safety glasses are scratched, the gloves have the thumb tore out and the earplugs are in the other truck. And sometimes I'm just too eager. To me, common sense is using our life experience to make decisions today. Those of us who have done much fare better than those who have not. And I can show you the scars of all my experience!:) Some people need to lighten up and enjoy the ride. You only get one!:) Thanks!
Right on brother!
Love it! A couple of little devil horns on that emoji shifter would look pretty cool.
Not a bad idea! Version 2.0 😂
Have a good day Duff
I have a T-shirt with the saying, Common sense is not very Common anymore!
Love the channel and your Vibe! Keep them coming.
Thanks Ron
They should make it mandatory that in order to graduate you must take 2
Years of common sense….The problem though would that most would fail class…🤔👍😂 as always Duff….your ending message was spot on sir! Enjoyed the video….👍 have a great rest of the week young man. 👍🇺🇸🙏
Love the knob. And your end statements are dead on! Thank's for another fun video Duff
Cool shifter knob Div
Never finish a rat rod , best part
😂 Yes, they never get finished!
Nice ,look good with a LED inside it .
Nice shift knob and I couldn't agree more with the quote and your commentary . We'll soon have stop signs on the top of step ladders.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love the ladder comment 👍🇺🇸⚜️🔥
😂 Hear you about those stop signs!
I started watching your channel cause it was recommended by Brent from Halfass Kustoms way up here in Canada and lm very grateful he did You sir are are a craftsman at heart. Your builds are great. Working with what you have and creating awesome custom works of rolling art. Your commentary is great too. Have a good one.
Thank you very much! Welcome to my shop!
Yes, i watch both Halfass Kustoms and Rat Rods For Africa too, both are brilliant at what they do, the way they go about getting things done, their content and their sense of humour, subbed top both!
@@susankelly7778 totally agree!!
Me too came here because of Brent
Me too came here because of Brent
Duff I told my daughter when she went to college! Don’t lose your common sense! You can make through this world with it!
Wise man!
That's pretty cool scary face nice touch
That shifter ball looks cool
Thanks!
Div, your ending quote was right on! Add the sad fact that people now tend to justify and excuse their carelessness by reasoning that if they are injured they can put the blame on someone else and hire an attorney for do sue for exorbitant damages and enjoy early retirement to lick thier wounds.
Messed up world... and getting worse
Great looking Gear Knob Div. Great words too. I reckon pain is a great teacher. Best lesson ever and you tend to remember it. Keep it up Div we're all loving it 👍
Thanks guys!
Could have been a character out of Running on Empty the greatest car film ever made in Australia
Never seen the movie. Sounds good
I agree whole heartedly my friend! And the shifter knob looks cool! Its the cat's meow! Lol
😅Thanks
I agree 100% with your words of wisdom. People are getting too happy to blame others for their own actions .
The gear nob is awesome too! Been trying to think of something different to the normal for my volksrod and you just proved it can be done with a little imagination. Thanks for a brilliant channel and keep the videos coming 😃
common scene is not common anymore! well said
I'm a safety freak like you can't believe. Never occurred to me to say a word to you, Dif. You know your stuff. No worries. Love the shift knob. Inspiring.
Thanks brother!
I agree fully with your understanding on safety.Its hard to find anyone with any common horse sense that knows how to use it.They are to deep in all that their computers tell them.Use the common sense safety comes naturally. By the way dig the knob.Just to throw this out there the face might need a tongue. I always make two or three to change when my mood changes.Most old geezers think alike.Your a great teacher.More power to White haired.
👍 Making some interchangeable knobs is a good idea🙂
Div,
That is a great idea, I'm going to steal that one.
Bart
Please do!
Boet!!! Gear shift turned out sweet!!! Well said about safety and common sense!!! Hope all is well in the forest!!!!
Thanks boet. Teach them kids right!
i like your style and am encouraged to make something from a rusty 1950 oldsmobile and 48 desoto that i have... and I dont wish to put a lot of money into or a fancy paint job.. . i am in the city of calgary canada and plan on retiring to the country side in british columbia so i enjoy your videos of landscape and stock pile of doner cars and parts now i cant wait to get started thanks for your [ you tube ] videos
I will be VERY happy if my stuff serve to inspire you! No need to throw a lot of money at it to have a lot of fun. All the best with your plans!
Tell'em about it Diff.........Love it!! Shalom friend.
hey Diff....looks like you got a scammer here....
Hello Diff the last two videos were awsome, I enjoyed the music and the scenery. I agree a 100 % with you about common sense. I only hope the world doesn't lose it. I had a good laugh when you were talking about your gear knob ( or your little guy ) he could be your rusty nut. Lol Cheers 🍺🍺
Glad you enjoyed man. Unfortunately common sense is already dead. For the most part, so is common decency...
Diff awesome job. This turned out very unique and very cool design. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Amen Brother.
Need some red LED lights for the eyes lol.
Yep safety comes to the one holding the tool.
Keep up your great videos man.
Thank you. Yes, red eyes will look mean!
Well said! Love the knob.
BAD AZZ shifter knob brother! 💪🏼👿
You've given me an ideal for my Ford truck shifter knob. It would be awesome with a LED light inside, lol.
I agree with you 100% about the regulations of the sissies of the world. If I choose to do something, then it's my fault. If you don't like the way I do something, then there is the door...
Kick Azz Always my Brother!!! 💪🏼. Love from Florida 🇺🇲
You said it my man! Thanks!
I agree with you, if I don't I'm not stopping you from it . If I hurt myself I did it
G'day Div.! love the gear knob, once again your sense of humour and creativity shines through with the pissed off face gear knob. It is also in keeping with the rest of the rat rod truck that has your stamp of humour and creativity all over it. Love your work man, keep the video's coming. Best wishes, John, Perth, Western Australia
Thanks mate!
Shift knob looks hella cool
Thanks!
Really like the gear shift know. You're fun to watch . Agree with you on your quote. Keep up with the videos. Love the content.
Thanks brother!
Thank you for your own words to get your opinion is gold I can’t get that anywhere else and I can take it or leave it as I choose and then add my own thoughts and opinions to that and then if we are lucky we are learning and being free
PEACE ☮️ brother
I am glad to hear that you share my view on responsibility. Thank you for including that in one of you video's. The knob is pure genius man! Love your style.
Yeah man, most people have lost the plot when it comes to responsibility! 🙂 Thanks brother
Amen to the thoughts at the end of your video.
Thanks. You are one of us!😄
Love it ! Can you get ahold of a red LED light ? Soldering a piece of copper tube along the back of shifter to run wire . Cut the gear pattern into his forehead . Love your work . 🍻🍻🍻
Thank you. That would look cool!
G'day Div! 🤙🏻
Great job on the gear selector knob, fair dinkum mate, the "angry" face looks great!.....really suits your Rat truck!
Cheers Div!.....🍻🇦🇺
Thanks Stevo!
It's your choice !
Love it man
You better believe it my brother! Common sense has about vanished. People buy coffee, take a drink and burn their mouth. What do they do? Sue the coffee maker. Stupid!
Nobody wants to take responsibility of their actions when it’s bad, but when it’s good, they are all on it.
Great shifter! 👍🏻👍🏻!!!!
Like you said bro!
Hell yes Diff 🙌
Cool gearshift knob it looks easy to make too
Thanks. Yea, and many possibilities😄
A philosopher is found on a small ranch in a forest............ What a bonus to your build videos !!! Love you brother....of a another mother.
😄 Its my secret master plan...to throw some more philosophy at the guys as time goes on... don't tell anyone!😄
Creativity at its Finest!
Thank you!
Nice touch on the shifter 👍
Thanks 👍
It’s a pretty cool knob! You’re dead on correct with that opinion piece at the end. Totally agree. 😊👍👍
Knew you would agree! 😄
@@ratrodsafrica regulation is a tricky subject. Very worthy of discussion. Like many, I’m very frustrated by it and annoyed that I can’t be left alone to live my life as I want, and do the things I want… as long as nobody gets hurt. But what if somebody DOES get hurt?
I have a ‘73 Dodge Dart that I bought over a year ago. I’m collecting parts and keeping it running while I prepare for a mild restoration. It needs suspension work up front (and probably the rear too). But I don’t really know what I’m doing. I want to learn by DOING it, and that comes with risks to ME, which I fully accept. But what about the risks to others of putting my potentially badly repaired car on the road?
I see the “right to repair” as fundamental, but I worry that people who are totally incompetent (myself possibly included) will be risking the safety of OTHER people.
And that’s why regulation developed. I think the growing “idiocy” of the people is why it’s spreading like wildfire. But what’s the solution!?!
@@aceadman this kind of discussion is a long one brother! We need to sit around a table!😅
@@ratrodsafrica 😊 I’d like that. But the odds are long. You never know though!
Personal responsibility is key.
Glad to hear you agree.
The MISSING key!
Wow! I need to make a couple of these for my MGB and my Dodge Charger. Amazing work.
Thanks. Please do!
Hudson time 👍
angry emoji knob looks good Div....
Really cool idea on the gear shift knob
Thank you!
Cool knob. Maybe think about a blue or red LED inside it? Would be a cool lighting effect. Even a multicolor LED or LEDs inside wired up, then you can change the color at will or turn it off if you get tired of it? Still enjoying your creativity as always.
Yeah, that will be a cool next step!
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
I know rat rods are supposed to be rusty and petina. I like little things that grab attention. I would have to paint that shift knob yellow so it just stands out. 💥 😠💥. Great video!
That's how you make it your own! 😀
Kool shifter knob and that saying is so true. I totally agree
Thanks!
U r welcome. Love the rat rods
Personal Responsibility !!!!! !!!
Yes Sir! Sorely lacking these days...
Very well said. Thanks for the video 👍
Cracker of a video man, thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge.
Righteous! Very well done. 🦇🥸
Thank you! Cheers!
Shit happens move you live and learn It makes you even more tougher love your channel and the gear knob looks cool
Thanks!
Looks good 👍👍
RIGHT ON BROTHER
You are one of us bro!
Sweet great quote
Yes man!
up to 10k now yeehaw....
Pretty dang kool knob man
Thank you!
Great comments at the end of your video. Two thumbs up buddy
Thank you kindly!
Awesome! just Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
I have a skull knob that I got from the guy that built Kookies Kar.
Hey Div. Another great video. I really like that knob. You have a great imagination. I just might make one similar to that for my Fargo. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
Thanks man. I'd be honored if you make something similar!😀
Pretty cool man, I can dig it! Rock on 🤘 brother man, rock on 🤘! And yeah, I agree with you on that last bit, right on man!
Thanks bro!
Great idea! The store you were at reminds me of King Metal in Baltimore. I also agree with you about safety. We have removed all responsibility and to hell with common sense......that left a long time ago. Keep the vids coming brother!!
Thanks brother!
Went to the scrap yard yesterday and picked up some metal with the intentions of copying your break to some degree. I will post the video of how it goes...wish me luck!!
@@rustloversgarage awesome! I'm sure it will turn out just fine. All the best and enjoy!
Responsibility.
That's key, watch your own ass and teach your kids. I've got 2 boys and 5 grandkids, last weekend we had my 6 year old pulling trees on my tractor. He will learn to do the job and he WILL learn to be safe. We just hope he doesn't bleed to much to get there.
Way to go brother!
Thank you! I'm so glad you addressed the safety issue. I always tell people "You do you, and I'll do me". I can only imagine the comments people have made concerning Your safety! Great job on the shifter knob.
Thanks Rick. Yes, I like that. I will just do me!😂
Looks good
man i like the way you build and explain your work.great job love the chev truck lot of good body ideas everything goes together and looks great Bjill USA keep it up
Glad you like it. Thanks Billy!
Love it Div, I agree 100% common sense isn't too common anymore. Love the gear knob
Yes Sir!
Awesome
congrats on 10K super cool. who knew when they took common sense from us, some would have enough to use it :) Crichton nailed it. have a lekka one amigo
Thanks! They not getting my common sense!😅
I love it , cool as hell
Shift knob looks great, a lot more attitude than the stocker 👍
Since it’s hollow might be kinda neat to have a little red light in there showing throw eyes and mouth
That would be cool
thanks man
Pretty artistic.
Thank you.
the last part of your video was well said, i could not have said it better myself buddy. Good job keep up the crazy builds i love it.
Good to hear from a brother who agrees!👍
I agree with you 💯 % there is a saying... keep your nose in your own backyard...hahahaha! Peace out. ✌️
Yes Sir!✌
don't fret , naysayers , RAT ON
Dif- I've really enjoyed many of your videos and I do agree with you philosophy on safety... except... you are a public figure now and I know young impressionable minds will be watching. As a father of 2 sons and a grandfather of 4, I like to try to be a good example. That's all. Thanks!!
If thats the case, then those young minds can take to heart a lesson about accepting responsibility for their actions!
Totally agree Difff
Amen brother!
I can see being safe in what I do but agree it's my responsibility alone and nobody else . Keep up the great work you do .