1934 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Project Begins 

After watching kindig win with a gaudy undrivable rich mans watch, I appreciate this guy a thousand times more.

Just protect those lungs when you work that fiberglass 🙂This will be a solid build, I'm sure!

" I like to call it a Rat Rod, that way nobody's expectin' nothin' great." 👌

Hello Bob I live in the Great State of Maine. I'm a third generation of boat builders. I have built fiberglass boats all of my life to lobster fish in. To answer your question about heating fiberglass ( No) it will not bend at all you will just set it on fire Your best wat is to make relift cuts in the glass and then reglass the cuts .

Dear Bob, just know, you are our hero, metal o plastic, you are our hero Bob!!

Relief cuts, then get your shape. Fiberglass the back. Grind the face side, then step up your glass. Then you can use tiger hair, then mud good luck, Bob.

I like a man who doesn't rest om his laurels and a man who works with both fiberglass and steel! Should be a goodie Bob!

School is in session! With one of the best teachers out there! You go Bob!

Dang, I'm proud of you starting another one right after you got done With the coup.👍

WE SEE YOU GOT TROPHY ON THE DOG! NICE. YES SIR ON THE BUILD. NEW LEARNING CURVE ON FIBERGLASS.

You'll figger it out Bob! We know it. We just do!!

I haven’t watched it yet but I don’t need to to know it’s gonna be a good one. Back to back builds and a longer video … don’t get any better😀

What I like about Bob is he does the work instead of talking about it, I know people that have projects that they started years ago and never worked on them but every time they get two beers in them, they go on and on how they are going to build their rods.

There is so much to know about fiberglass. Wish I was there to give you some tips, maybe we could chat some time. One of the first things is to make some sort of steel frame to mount your parts to. From there it is fairly straight forwards. Looking forward to the project.

I like the idea of gasser type spokes on the front. You could spindle mount them and re-arch the front spring to get a nose high gasser stance. There are two types of fiberglass resin. Use the epoxy type as it is stronger. To help hold the shape of the tops of the doors you could bend up a steel tube to be the middle of the structure. Glue this to the bottoms of the doors and cut and paste the top pieces. Then fill in the gaps with resin and glass fibers. It's going to be messy and itchy so wear gloves and apply baby powder. This should be interesting. Set the engine back and build a cover out of aluminum sheet. The suicide doors of the '34 open the correct way for access. A 6 point roll bar for safety with you sitting near the rear axle complete the street gasser look. Interior should be aluminum sheet as your last car worked out well and this one will too. Lots of episodes to come. I'm along for the ride.

Metal or plastic just work your magic that is what I love to see

Stay with this cool project until it’s finished. It’s great to watch a master finish a project from nothing but a few parts and then in the end drive off in it. 👍🏻 😎

Love you Bob, thank you for your videos.!!!!!!

Perfect project for a rat rod Bob. If anyone can make a fiberglass car in to a rat rod. You can. Love your work

I look forward to each episode on the 3 window Ratrod I,ve since finished my 1954 AR110 International sidestep pickup custom thanks for the tips an tricks I did 95% myself in the driveway I do have a workshop but that where I restore Antique and Vintage furniture Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

Thanks for the video Bob and red! I've had a bad day and this video sure does make it seem like a day off with pay!

You have a beautiful looking coupe too!!

Heat will only shrink the resin and not the fiberglass. It might move 1/16 of an inch. You will need to relieve cut and refiberglass Bob. Get some Duraglss and Kitty hair, a full face respirator and tyveck coveralls and a box or latex gloves. I could fiberglass boats. That going to be a sweet one Bob. Can't wait to see it done. If you need any advice feel free to reach out about fiberglass. My dad was a cistom car builder and worked with George Barris and helped buld/ Paint the Munsters Mobile and the Pink panther Cars and a few others. So I learned at an early age from one of the best in the biz.

I have some experience in fiberglass, but far from a pro.. but I did deal with body fitment issues on a 73 corvette once. The car had had front and rear collision damage and the guy that did the initial repair slapped it together half ass using parts from about or 4 different years. A friend that had bought the car for a song begged me to have a Crack at it. I found if I made radius cuts in the fiberglass and found ways to clamp/brace it in place then reglassed the cuts, it would stay in place. I used mat and cloth with resin on the back of the panel and chopped mat mixed into duraglass for the outside exposed cuts. This is one of those things where you step back, look at it, then feel it, and use your best judgment.

👍. Well, the hardest part is done... deciding what next and getting started.

Cheers brother, fiberglass don't look like it's as much fun as bangin' on metal. '34 always was my favorite coupe body. It's gonna' be GREAT ! 👍🏁

Thank you for not playing music all through the video.

Yes sir. My favorite. 34 coupe . That is a big motor for that little car. But it surely going to look fantastic in that car.

Heck yeah another Rat Rod Bob Builds!!!!

You go Bob can't Wait to see it done

This '34 coupe looks like it will be a cool project. And some new skills too. Look forward to watching this one come together. Be safe and stay well.

Looking forward to this build

heat the fiberglass with a heat gun and move it where you want and leave it there as it cools it will stay. that is what worked for me on my father in-laws 34 ford sedan

I Predict Some "Sticky Fingers" In Your Future Bob!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!

good show Bob.😎👍

Interesting! Fibreglass, you can do it Bawb!

Those new wheels look cool

Gonna be another great build!!!!! Ur visions are awesome👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Cool. When you're waiting for parts for one work on the other. Good for more content on the channel

Love all the builds Bob and enjoy them all ! Ill say u the man ! But no stitches? Gonna get interesting! Tell Red to get to work !!

This is gonna be super cool, possibly itchy, but super cool! 😎

Excited for this one Bob👍 Varmints know to stay just out of view. The firewall is such a classic spot to theme or contrast, maybe better to have it start out clean and smooth. Surprised nobody at you to get a show going yet. See you next time !

My goodness Bob. You build more cars in a year than most car guys can build in a lifetime.

Yes you can heat it to move it around. Just watch for delam. It helps if you can hold it in position while you heat it. Like a block of wood to spread it out. Wish i was closer to you. I love working with glass cars

Rootlieb hood would be a good place to get a nice hood with louvers, that’s where I got mine from my 34 and it’s a Gibbons body and has a steel tank, steel hood and those lower panels are called inner fender panels are steel as well. I’m excited to see your progress.❤

Best way to cut fiberglass is a 4in grinder with a d diamond blade for cutting granite countertops . You can buy them at Lowe’s. The cut through it like melted butter

Bob, speedway motors has ALL the front pieces you need in fiberglass

She'll be a sweet ride when you're done. Thanks for sharing with us.

Most fiberglass cars have steel hood and hood sides. Being a glass body of unknown manufacturer gonna be a tad tricky to find them. I built a 34 Tudor back in the early 90s. Good luck on this build.

This is what I have been waiting for

WoOoOo HoOoOoOo ol Rat Rod BoOoOoOoB is back in the shop where dreams come true boys and girls !!! just frigin MINT !!!

Looking forward to this ride Bob 👍

Man this is going to be a really Great Build!

j adore toutes vos vidéos

Hi Bob,,just fantastic,can,t think of any other way of seeing you back to the dream shop with the coupe,I know we will see the magic happen and the rod will scream ; HERE I AM ; let the class sit and learn,take bud till the next time

Bob what ever you build it takes your know how to build it and it will great and i will watch you all the way because you are the man we love your videos thank you for your time i don't watch tv i watch Rat Rod Bob a little shop where Dreams come true.

Yep. Looking good. . Cut )

Build it Mr Bob, will all watch every episode

Imma keep watching, so there’s that.

My grandpa had a 34 coupe back when he ruined shine in the 40s. He said it was his favorite car.

I got faith in you I always say adapt and overcome any situation in life never too old to learn great build Can’t wait to see the finished product.

Great video. Iron Trap Garage has several grill shells. 1933 and 1934.

Great to see you at it so soon after completing the 30. It is going to be a sweet cruiser. Looking forward to the build.

That's quite the endeavor Bob!!! Going to be a sweet ride when it's done!!! That 429 is going to be a torque monster!!! Preciate ya Bob!!!

Rat Rod Bob, you da man! I wish you had done this five years ago, it would have helped me a bunch when I built a 32 3 window out of fiberglass. Get ready to itch!

As always, you are a great inspiration. Like these other fellas said, be safe with that fiberglass ! We are all gettin' ready to learn somethin' !

Starting a new build and fiberglass too . This will be great Bob . Let the learning begin .

You will need bond coat resin,fiberglass matt. Maybe some tigerhair bondo, i had some glass fiber posterboard to cut out and glass over for making shapes. I did a glass frontend on a car at one time. Also some fiberglass fender flares.

I know you can do it . Can’t wait till you get started with it, I really enjoy your videos. Have a great day my friend.

Hi ain’t going to miss it good to see you Bob 👍👍😎

Hey doesn’t matter which project you did first , I’m just happy there’s two more lined up, I’m sure you already figured out the front fiberglass piece’s I would think a heat gun would soften it up enough to bend it into place, dirty little Rats, awesome looking car , catch you on the next one 😀😀

I sure look forward to seeing you work. You are truly an inspiration to me. Keeps me going on mine! Thanks

Looking good uncle Bob! This my be my favorite of all ur builds.

You have great ideas

You're having fun the best things you can do, and enjoying it the best of that is God bless you bro

We're all ready for this build Bob is Don going to help you on this every now and then he's a good dude

Building anything out of anything is cool...give'er Bawb 👍

I'm looking forward to this build Bob. Nice motor and spares you've got there. I know you're going to build it right, you never disappoint .

You definitely appreciate steel when you get done with this build

First thing's first buy a good respirator designed for fiberglass . I know you can do it let the fun begin.

Hope you can make the Nova road worthy, 😂looks like it will be a great build, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

Looking good

yeahhhh man , gonna be sic....Rock onnn Bob

Glad to see the new build comin in Bob, I'll be watchin!

Ole ratrod engine is rat aproved !!

Going to be awesome man!

This is going to be epic 👍

When bonding fiberglass use a small sandblaster it will expose some of the small fibers to bond to, gets in small areas, is very fast, leaves a good surface to bond to, a grinder will cut all fibers and melt polyester. On the backside it is quite efficient getting in small areas. Mixing steel and fiberglass may be a good option considering the heat and span of the hood panels.

bob you just keep uping your game ever build. can't wait to watch this one come together

Hey Bob, remember that the fiberglass you have is cured. This means that there is a layer that contains wax. Fiberglass will nut bond to a waxed surface. Your best chance is to sand down about 1/16 and really wipe it good with acetone before and after, then pray to the fiberglass gods ! Also I would stagger your joints so when you bond the inner and outer door together that there isn't a common seam. You need to get unwaxed resin for your primary layups and finish with waxed resin on the final layer so everything will cure. Best of luck !!

Man ,can't wait for the 6-71.blown big block Nova, & the 34 coupe

Bob I really enjoy your channel, please keep up the great work .

Right on Bawb, glass, metal, whatever, I know you'll figure it out, no problem! Be watching Hoss 👍👍✊🤟🤙🤘✌️

The couple of glass cars I built the lack of door handles and weatherstripping issues drove me bonkers. I made some linkage and added door handles to my Vicky cuz I hate door poppers. Luckily you're way schmarter than me. Fiberglass is tuff, no bending, only cutting and reglassing to reshape. Wear a mask with ALL cutting, sanding and grinding, but you prolly knew that. The 34's are super cool cars.

Looking forward to this one Bob,I'm excited already

Hey Bob glad to see you pulling in the 34or33 whichever it is gonna be a cool car and very rare and wanted no doubt you will figure out how to work with fiberglass hard parts to find but you have a better chance than me here in PEI Canada lol I will definitely be watching and good luck, take care Mike!!!!

Bob u r tha master builder u can and will get her done god realy blessed u

Sounds like a blast, BOBE! Fiberglass isn't hard just dusty! Polyester resin some cloth, you can do it, sir! Wish I lived close to you, in KANSAS CITY!!!

34 has always been one of my favorites

GREAT VIDEO BOB. FIBERGLASS WILL BE A WALK IN THE PARK FOR YOU. IT'S REALLY A FUN ADVENTURE AFTER DOING METAL FAB. HAVE FUN, MAYBE "RED" WILL WANNA HELP!!