We beat fiberglass into submission ... we know things and we build stuff! - Kit Car #ratrod #hotrod #streetrods #DIY MUSIC BY: elevatedjamtra... RU-vid: / elevatedjamtracks Tell them Rat Rod Bob sent ya! RU-vid Music: The Wrong Way
Bob, my brothers and I were hired when we were in high school to sand a huge ( about 20 footer) boat that a guy was fiberglassing. Little did we know what that entailed. I’m 74 now and still itching from it. Good job, Professor 😮
You are truly an inspiration to all the rest of us. You are deep into the hardest part right now, and doing a great job considering the temperatures down there! Love all of your tricks and keep up the great work. Lookin good Bob!
I think you are doing a great job considering this is your first Fiberglass car. I'm learning a lot as you go along. Keep up the good work and be careful of the HEAT🔥🌡️
Bob I'm just going to say it again .... Your Great in whatever you're doing building these Rat Rods, I have learned so much by watching you work making these videos, and I want to Thank you for all that you do!
Those inner door panels are looking fantastic. That is a lot of work....no question. Great work. Look forward to seeing the outer panels get fitted. Be safe and stay well. And stay cool too.
I have watched for years and you gave me false confidence. I am making a custom speedster. I got it in my mind that upgraded door latches woukd be just the thing. So I got a set of Rolls Royce latches and receivers. What a giant pain in the patutte. But when I got it right it is magic. Thanks Bob.
i'm almost speechless, you are without a doubt one of America's premier vehicle fabricators, bar none. it is a pleasure to watch what you accomplish, thanks for the journey Bbo.
Bob, That is an insane amount of detail fiberglass work, WOW! You are literally building your own inner and outer door structures. This is why others gave up on this car. Because the doors were all wrong! Considering what you have accomplished so far, I think you are working at a pretty good clip especially considering the weather. I live in South Texas so I know the heat issue. The only thing I would recommend is that you also fiberglass the mounting metal of your window regulators. You've already beefed up thee hinges and latches. Time spent now sorting out the doors will be well spent at the end of this car. Keep on keeping on. You are indeed "Getting it!"
Your determination and stick-to-itiveness is amazing. Man I hate fiberglass work. I have only done it on rc models. I can't imagine the grief you are going thru on these dang doors!
I think the doors are important to fit right bob. Dont want the wind to open that door while your driving down the road. I didn't know a person could manipulate a fiberglass door so much. Your amazing Bob. I learn more from you and coldwarmotors every time I watch. Those other tubers are kinda rinse n repeat. School of Rat Rodology. Thank you Sir
I just did a suicide door conversion and i had to take each door on and off like you said probably 20 or more times trial and error fitting. Patience grasshopper, is what you must have! Your level is of epic proportions ,nicely done brother!
Red said ain't want no part of that fiberglass stuff boooooob.....hell of job so far I'll say bob....stay Kool the heat is on LOL from Arizona to NYC ....🙂👍🙏
I seen you post and instantly started to watch you amaze me with stuff I struggled with fixing hoods and fenders on large trucks in the logging industry. When your showing everyone the way to do stuff, or at least what worked for you as the keyboard engineers may not agree..... anyway...... the smell of the resin hit my nose like I was there doing it myself. I never knew about the tape not sticking or just a about everything shown here on screen. I did feel my fingers get sticky and want to stick together tho/LOL. Ya... moving along with the project Bob in heat only scorpions enjoy. While I was in the hospital, the room I was in had the large windows, facing a tar paper black roof which attached to the building I was in. We haven't seen much hot weather this year and a high of around 77 degrees is about as warm as it gets. That heat tho from the reflection liked to bake my room. We don't have air conditioning in the only hospital here. I felt bad for those nurses walking a average of eleven miles a shift helping everyone there. I felt so dang helpless and would have to have a nurse do some/all of the things a guy does (forget modesty) but they soldiered on with smiles.... Dang Bob, it leaves a guy ashamed to whine about anything after this experience. I watched the video and got feeling poorly so just took more medication for this nauseous feeling I get. Your not complaining yet working in heat that would kill me quicker than the darn heart attack I went through. Your a soldier yourself for mustering a video out in that heat. One thing about getting older is our tolerance to stuff isn't near what it was say at thirty years of age. I keep learning from you a lot of stuff and so from that may be able to at least help someone else do something that needs glass work. I will stop writing my book length comment now and just say thank you!!
Coming together just fine Bob. Love watching your videos. Want to get me a Rat Rod one day. I live in Philadelphia Ms. Let me know when you are going to a car show I would really like to meet you one day
Hey Bob. Good job on working on the glass car. I never worked with fiberglass but I would think it would be harder because you can't tack a piece in like metal. Plus it is very itchy. We had a heat wave here as well, but it is gone now. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁
Up in the north, we get to 40% humidity, maybe, in the middle of winter. Otherwise, humidity is through the roof, Bawb. This is a great example of why rodders stay away from 'glas bodies and pieces.
Bet there has been some colorful words of no so much wisdom spoken as the work on these doors have progressed lol I didn't realize that they were for a different style of body working with fiberglass is a lot different than metal harder at times easier in some places reconstructing them to fit gotta be tuff your work is looking good ! Don't think id even have the patience to do it keep up the good work
Awesome Job Bob!!! I Feel Ya On That Heat Wave!!! We Both Riding The Same Wave!!! Learned The Packing Tape Trick When I Was Building Jackie!!! Works Great!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!
Man this is interesting and your doing a great job Bob. You have mastered the art of moving and adding fiberglass I see. Cut it and add. Very clever useing box tape and card board to back it while it sets up. I really like your Ryobi glue gun too its very handy. Thank you for the interesting and informative video. I always enjoy seeing what you been building. Berry Cool Bob.
Hey Bawb, Ya might wanna be careful there. Ya makin that fiberglass look pretty good ! Sorta like ya know well what you is doin ! People will soon be callin ya for advice from an expert ! Ya may not have it yet, but we know you is gonna git it !
"Hi, I'm Rat Rod Bob and I build stuff" !! ... Yes, that you do Bob... and since you're building doors, after you finish both, please don't lose the momentum and push your skill to the limit by building a trunk lid for a rumble seat? You'll have the only fibreglas '34 Ford with a chopped roof and a rumble seat set up for a couple of other passengers..
For a little strength, lay a piece of cloth, 2 pieces of mat, start over too build thickness, and saturate so no white shows. You can also shred the mat and use it for filler,don't have to use a solid piece. Flow coat it with resin to get a smooth finish.
