Building an Air Ride Tank from scrap!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @scottcampbell2929
    @scottcampbell2929 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like the idea of repurposing materials instead of sending them to the landfill.
    Good job of explaining the wiring for the compressor. Keep on truckin'.

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork Год назад +2

    When you had the small tabs I said, yeah good idea, that's how I'd do it. Then when you showed the Speed brackets I knew I messed up and thought too simply. Nice work Div!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Nothing wrong with simple Jimmy! Sometimes I just enjoy taking it a little further

  • @brucemitchell9166
    @brucemitchell9166 Год назад +1

    You've set a high standard of engineering with repurposed stuff for the rest of us Diff.
    Plywood patterns on the go here now.
    Great video thankyou 👍

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 Год назад +14

    Two in one week man. What a treat! Thanks for another excellent video Div! 🍺

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +2

      Thanks! Occasionally the old man gets into overdrive😅

  • @Sohave
    @Sohave Год назад +5

    You are spoiling us this week, thanks Div!

  • @DoonerF
    @DoonerF Год назад +3

    Thanks! Great job! This is going to be one awesome ride. The way you did the airbag system looks so retro sci-fi. I love it. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Harold! What am I going to do with you? Just saying thank you sounds so flat at this point... I truly appreciate your support!

    • @DoonerF
      @DoonerF Год назад

      @@ratrodsafrica I’m getting so much enjoyment and knowledge from your videos. I really wish I could do more. I love this build.

  • @nasserally2313
    @nasserally2313 Год назад +1

    If I had the money, I would have bought that rat rod once it's completed. I can only dream. Thanks for your amazing videos and I can't wait for the next one.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +2

      Everything starts with a dream! Keep at it🙂

  • @aceadman
    @aceadman Год назад +1

    Stay warm my friend. These last two videos were terrific. As usual. Thanks… as usual!! 😊👍👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Glad you are enjoying my stuff! Thanks man!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Год назад +1

    Awesome morning brother !!! The Ole gal is coming along very well awesome progress take your time and enjoy the adventure just as we are lol !!!

  • @theoriginalDirtybill
    @theoriginalDirtybill Год назад +2

    you really should hydrostatic test that air tank at at least 2x your working pressure after welding on it.

  • @jerrydodd6113
    @jerrydodd6113 Год назад +2

    Another Great Video, Diff! I gotta say for a "Rat Rod" The engineering is impressive!

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 Год назад +2

    Great design on the air system. One thing I did on my system was to install a 1/8 npt ball valve and quick coupler, I carry a hose that will reach all four corners of the Rat Rod. I also carry a tire plug kit so if you get stranded due to a flat tire you can fix it. Take care Div

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      That is an awesome idea! I'm sold! 🙂Thanks brother.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 Год назад +1

    Great job on repurposing that compressor tank. That brackets sure look good on the truck. Thank you for explaining the wiring for the compressor.

  • @ezekielmoorejr3145
    @ezekielmoorejr3145 Год назад +2

    Looking good my friend as always! Not stingy just frugal, I'm the same way, one man's trash is another creative man's treasure!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +2

      Stingy, frugal, tight ass, I dont care😃 Love the "junk"!

  • @gibbyrockerhunter
    @gibbyrockerhunter 20 дней назад +1

    I wasnt even looking to watch one of your videos, and this one came up when I was searching for ideas. RUclips seems to be working again. Lol
    I recently built my trash picked parts wheelchair, welder, and have my trailer legal again. So i am finally back to being able to work in the shop again.
    After building a crane and dump deck to the wheelchair robit thing, as well as adding remote controls, im now working on a mini air ride seat system(bad spine so low impact is a must). So finding this video hit the spot.
    Peace from the States. Keep doing whatchu do

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  19 дней назад +1

      Thanks! Good luck with your project

  • @alasdairhamilton1574
    @alasdairhamilton1574 Год назад +1

    Div. 🥶Too cold in the workshop so curl up in front of the fire with Ali 🥰. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @brycechessum4684
    @brycechessum4684 Год назад +1

    This Hudson rat is turning into a work of art awesome, Diff

  • @62_C10
    @62_C10 Год назад +10

    Div, I LOVE your ingenuity and look forward to every video with great anticipation! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 Год назад +1

    More great fun from the forest fabricator.

  • @littlepaddy7444
    @littlepaddy7444 Год назад +1

    Looking good. At this rate it won't be long before she's ready for sea trials. Thanks Div.

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 Год назад +1

    Hi Div thanks for sharing another educational video. Take care and keep warm boet.

  • @Texas-t-shirts
    @Texas-t-shirts Год назад +2

    I like the AF-3000-03 in-line water traps..
    Auto drains when pressure is relieved.
    Now I stepped in it... 💩
    not your application there~
    Remove all moisture from air running out of an air compressor through a cooler (transmission, I used an a/c condensor) then into an in-line water trap before the check valve in tank. Mount cooler appropriate to use compressor's existing fan, voilla, Cool Dry Air!!!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Yeah...but I'm just building a simple rat rod...

    • @Texas-t-shirts
      @Texas-t-shirts Год назад +1

      @@ratrodsafrica I Love it!!! Genius!!!
      The other bit would be a good video if you ever wanted to upgrade the shop air~

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      @desertdiagnostics been thinking about that for some time. Then we can play with all the tricks you are suggesting! 🙂

  • @brianhaw9398
    @brianhaw9398 Год назад +1

    A 5 or 6 gallon tank should be plenty of air for an air bag suspension. Keep up the good work!🇨🇦👍🇨🇦👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Jip, agree. Each bag requires less than a gallon, so some in reserve

  • @allanpepper9651
    @allanpepper9651 Год назад +1

    Enjoying your build Div, your engineering is outside of the box and I love it. Being isolated from the world has its advantages, it makes you creative. Not relying on 1800 RODPARTS as they have in the USA. You are unique👍😁

  • @magicman_metal_fab
    @magicman_metal_fab Год назад +1

    Your imagination is on point my friend. 🫡🤙🏻

  • @flatworm00
    @flatworm00 Год назад +1

    This truck is going to be so cool!

  • @bryonholland5041
    @bryonholland5041 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Wow man! Thank you so much for the support!

  • @hoagiesherlin7732
    @hoagiesherlin7732 Год назад +2

    Nice set up man that truck is gonna be 2wicked

  • @steptowdaughters2633
    @steptowdaughters2633 Год назад +1

    Div,the hand made metal bracketry and fabrication" Wizard"....! Those that know,know how much time and effort you
    put in making all those pieces...and those t-bars,holey moley mint..Cheers.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thanks brother! Yes, it takes a lot of time. But I enjoy it

  • @arttighe72
    @arttighe72 Год назад +1

    Just keeps getting better

  • @RichieCat4223
    @RichieCat4223 Год назад +1

    9:52 I'm in agreement with you on this statement.

  • @davidweidner1675
    @davidweidner1675 Год назад +1

    Lekka Div Rat Rods Recycling Repurposing ♻️

  • @ReduxGarage
    @ReduxGarage Год назад +1

    Div, this is the prototype for the perfect RUclips channel for us motor heads.
    You explain, entertain and actually build things while showing your process.
    Perfection!
    The only downside is you’re human and can’t put out one of these gems every day but as the old entertainment adage goes, “always keep them wanting more”.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Thanks dude! Yeah, and just one old geezer that has to do everything... No blondes to assist me😆 We keep trying...

  • @Grizzmakes
    @Grizzmakes Год назад +1

    Spoiled for sure.
    Watching this on the train, headed home from London.
    That looks really great, the theme is evolving nicely.
    MOOI BOET.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Thanks mate! Hope you had a good trip.

  • @72monte61
    @72monte61 Год назад +1

    You’re a genius, amazes me (and makes me feel stupid 😂) how you engineer these projects !

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thanks! No man, stupid only applies to people who refuse to learn and do not try. I've just been at it for a looong time!

  • @sookey4203
    @sookey4203 Год назад +1

    Jussie Div....'n Boer maak 'n plan...love watching you work and to see the following you have built up. Well done Dood

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Год назад +1

    Well soon the air bag thighmaster clone will begin flexing the torsion rod muscle for some fun vertical pump action.😁
    Might be getting ahead of the game on this. If you haven't selected an air tank drain yet.. I suggest a cable pull style drain valve.. Easier to drain ..no crawling or reaching under the chassis....just pull the cable attached to the frame ( or other convenient location) until fully drained. Thanks for sharing Diff👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Actually not a bad idea for an OG like me! Might just look into rigging up something like that. Thanks

    • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Год назад +1

      @@ratrodsafrica 👍 Kool.. If you know of a wrecking yard that deals in air brake equipt trucks... they probably have plenty of used cable type tank drains ..work it into your next town trip...OR.. About $10- 20 US new.

  • @rattedbug5003
    @rattedbug5003 Год назад +1

    I can’t wait to see this in action. Such a great teacher.

  • @bruceslattengren8587
    @bruceslattengren8587 Год назад +1

    Sanitary set up way to go excellent video see ya Duff

  • @rossbeckley6729
    @rossbeckley6729 Год назад +1

    Brilliant build. Thanks Diff.

  • @mixerman1
    @mixerman1 10 месяцев назад +1

    A nice bit of upcycling there Diff. I wondered about the winter there. Have a lekka one brother!

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Год назад +1

    Looks the part and should work as designed, loving this build. Thanks Div.

  • @franktaylor7617
    @franktaylor7617 Год назад +1

    I'm a little envious of the rat rod and gambler 500 builders.
    Make it work and make it look cool.
    Maybe one day I'll have enough room to build something cool again.
    I've had my hands on some really unique projects over the years but they're usually owned by someone else.
    Or very purpose built so they only can be perfect one way.
    I'm really enjoying watching the build.
    Cheers mate.✌️

  • @tonyengland1974
    @tonyengland1974 Год назад +1

    I always enjoy watching

  • @eddiealford3579
    @eddiealford3579 Год назад +1

    Hey 👍👍 alright Mr. D 2 videos n 1 week yea I like it and ur air tank looks good too it's nice to have a scrap pile to get things from to reuse good job yea it's always nice to hang out with a good teacher and builder good job 👍👍👍

  • @terryhodgson8798
    @terryhodgson8798 Год назад +1

    Great job on tank! Should work great on the cheep!

  • @tryphontournesol427
    @tryphontournesol427 Год назад +2

    Wow you never stop ! The mice is eating the elephant at full speed :)

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      😆 Occasionally the mouse becomes more hungry!😂

  • @PaulAsselstine
    @PaulAsselstine Год назад +1

    Bravo Div.....Your fabrication skills are top notch !

  • @jamescnorris
    @jamescnorris Год назад +1

    Those controls are bad ass. Yeah, my favorite parts store to, lol. 💪🏼🇺🇸 Love from Florida, brother

  • @BrunoWiebelt
    @BrunoWiebelt Год назад +1

    cheers locking good

  • @nitroracer-rollingthunderm9033
    @nitroracer-rollingthunderm9033 Год назад +1

    Nitroracer - Rolling Thunder Motorsports ... Lekka Boet !!

  • @gregjobson4844
    @gregjobson4844 Год назад +1

    Nice work again Div, there is nothing wrong with repurposing I always check my pile of "crap" (as the wife calls it) first and most times will find what I need. Cheers Greg

  • @lewisanderson1521
    @lewisanderson1521 Год назад +1

    Another awesome build.

  • @donniehodge2548
    @donniehodge2548 Год назад +1

    Another good video Diff KEEP THEM COMING 👏 🇺🇲 👌

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing 👍😀

  • @rubenssega6111
    @rubenssega6111 Год назад +1

    Congratulations, clean and practical work

  • @peterrobins3708
    @peterrobins3708 Год назад +1

    I dunno which is more accurate, "Make Do Technology" or "Shadetree Engineering" but I do know, its utterly brilliant to watch.
    The most functional form of (to me) high end art.
    I walk out of the house early in the morning after watching Diff's videos & my only concern throughout the day is how quickly I can get into my own shed.
    Keep on keeping on Diff, utter brilliance mixed with real free thinking & gloriously happy attitude to life.
    You're not just knocking it out of the park & its still going fast and high well past the car park
    Many thumbs up!!!
    Go well man 🙂

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind words brother! If my carryings on can serve to inspire, I am a happy chappy!😀

  • @robertamor3203
    @robertamor3203 Год назад +1

    you are out doing your self this week two in one week great stuff its coming along and its looking Brillant well done

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thanks. Sometimes I get a bit of extra speed. 😀

  • @johndraper9065
    @johndraper9065 Год назад +1

    Magic!

  • @russelblackwell6041
    @russelblackwell6041 Год назад +1

    Diff i have been watching you for a while now coming from a performance car background here in Australia your mathematics and your engineering background still the basic skills needed to fabricate and modify non factory manufacturing hats off to you the air tank brilliant can never have enough welding i can see you love those braces you make like a boomerang shape here in Australia only they wont come back if you threw one cheers

  • @nom8er
    @nom8er Год назад +1

    Hey tanks Div!
    Looks great.👍

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 Год назад +1

    Looking good 👍👍

  • @johnnymac1580
    @johnnymac1580 Год назад +1

    Yeah what He said ⚡️

  • @adamosborne4053
    @adamosborne4053 Год назад +1

    Looking 👍🏼

  • @darellsunderlin4670
    @darellsunderlin4670 Год назад +1

    Great build , I know I get a good feeling when I can re purpose something and it works !!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Yes, I must be addicted to that feeling 🙂

  • @aafcdriver
    @aafcdriver Год назад +1

    your brackets are really well thought out and look great !

  • @bigalsvwratrod7346
    @bigalsvwratrod7346 Год назад +1

    Well engineered

  • @dragontattooee
    @dragontattooee Год назад +2

    Said it before, amazing video and the fact I can understand what your doing by your explanation shows how good you actually are. Have a lekka one Div

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Well, if my ramblings make any sense, I'm one happy dude! Thanks mate.

  • @robertdelaney5994
    @robertdelaney5994 Год назад +1

    you are knocking this build out of the park keep it up man . l also enjoy your ingenuity

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thank you. Glad you enjoy my carryings on!

  • @strangecustoms8486
    @strangecustoms8486 Год назад +1

    Getting there cant wait for the burn outs lol looks like more fun building it. I've just been sorting out a few welding burns hate over head welding.

  • @kurtludwig6962
    @kurtludwig6962 Год назад +1

    Thanks good description

  • @cliffgrimes895
    @cliffgrimes895 Год назад +1

    Great job. Might need a condensation dump on the bottom of the tank.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      It does actually have one. The tank came with one that still works perfectly. I just forgot to show it

  • @bearcoatcustoms3619
    @bearcoatcustoms3619 Год назад +1

    Stumbled across your channel while searching on how to build a watts link!
    I am now a subscriber from California
    Great videos you put out looking forward to watching them all.

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Год назад +1

    Brother your engineering skills continue to keep me amazed thanks for another awesome adventure with my brother from another country !!! By the way lol if you don't have a heater in your shop !!! I will gladly patiently wait for your video on building a heater lol !!! Until next time little brother have a lekka one and drink some hot chocolate lol !!!😂 😂

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Thanks man. Yeah, one day I should think about a heater...

  • @johnnymac1580
    @johnnymac1580 5 месяцев назад

    Until we meet again, I’ll watch old videos and try to say something intelligent!⚡️

  • @robbollom7396
    @robbollom7396 Год назад +1

    Shes moving forward Dif..good work......yes cold here to in south east corner of Australia too....winter in the southern hemisphere hey

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Ah yes, same side of the equator and probably roughly the same latitude too🙂

  • @Styrbord
    @Styrbord Год назад +1

    Div. Please get a manual shut off switch for the compressor.
    If you get a air leak you dont want the compressor to go all the time.

  • @chrismedaris4873
    @chrismedaris4873 Год назад +1

    Really good video it's looking great can't wait till it rips

  • @leifkarlsson323
    @leifkarlsson323 Год назад +1

    Looking good 👍
    But don't forget the fuse on the switch too. 🧐

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Sharp my brother! When I looked at the video of the drawing afterwards, I saw the same thing...

  • @raychambers3646
    @raychambers3646 Год назад +1

    My mum and dad were in the iron and steal business ,my mum did the ironing you can guess the rest ! By the way nice use of scrap parts.

  • @melisachard6208
    @melisachard6208 Год назад +1

    Great to see another video from you also if you need any parts from Australia regarding tail shaft let me know I’d be happy to help you find what you need 🇦🇺👌👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the offer mate! Lets see how it goes.

  • @DavidRoper-zf1ul
    @DavidRoper-zf1ul Год назад +1

    div, looks like it grew there, lekka man !

  • @hermyherm365
    @hermyherm365 Год назад +1

    I now say “ give me a lacquer “ to my old lady

  • @ronhodgkinson7683
    @ronhodgkinson7683 Год назад

    From a OG to another OG. I like the way you think.
    From Texas. I do enjoy your work.

  • @jodycopeland1
    @jodycopeland1 Год назад +1

    Great fabrication

  • @HIGHOUTPUTable
    @HIGHOUTPUTable Год назад +1

    Awsome another video !!!!!!!! This made my day worth waking up too !!! & Congrats on the 18k subscribers it's great to watch your channel grow , 18k hard earned subscribers and more on the way ........ Have a Lucky One Diff

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thanks brother! Appreciate the support man.

  • @donames6941
    @donames6941 Год назад +1

    You need a 2 amp fuse in the relay side and thats a dam nice hook up

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      You know, I was watching the video of the diagram afterwards and thought I was gonna get into trouble because no fuse on the solenoid circuit. And now I have it!😄 Sharp observation!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Год назад +2

    Div awesome job. Hopefully it works well for you for many years to come. Wow you absolutely over build and fab. But I absolutely love it. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work Div. Fab On weld On. Keep Making God Bless.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thank you! Overbuilding is a relative concept😃

  • @EarlyIronAddict427
    @EarlyIronAddict427 Год назад +1

    SWEEEEET. 😊🤗😜

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Год назад

    Excellent work Div very nice

  • @stephenwhite5057
    @stephenwhite5057 Год назад +1

    Great video Div . Maybe a drain in the bottom of the tank is needed. Keep warm

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      The original drain valve is there and functioning well, just forgot to show it

    • @stephenwhite5057
      @stephenwhite5057 Год назад

      @@ratrodsafrica Yes of course it would be. Silly me. I have to say I do admire your skill and style of your metalwork. I'm capable of hashing metal together but your creations have so much creative flare . I'm hooked.

  • @stanleyfanning5316
    @stanleyfanning5316 Год назад +1

    I think the tank mounts look awesome.

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 Год назад +2

    That's a great looking setup Div and I like that it's removable for service,, fantastic work, 👍

  • @DaSoulmann
    @DaSoulmann Год назад +1

    Aha, looks like you're going with the algorithms ehhh always nice not to have to wait a full week to see what Shenanigans you have been up to... but i am an old-fashioned guy with a long attention span, so will always be a fan of the longer format vids. 😎😎😎

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      I know nothing about those things! Just sometimes I catch a bit of speed and can manage some more work and an extra video🙂

    • @DaSoulmann
      @DaSoulmann Год назад

      @@ratrodsafrica I know you're one smart fella, so I would never underestimate ya Bro. Currently eating some South Africa grown Red Grapefruits. I had to chuckle when I got them home, and figured, this will go great with Rat Rods and Sunday breakfast. I am hoping the two vids a week will get you more clicks. Then maybe you can afford a few more cutting discs per month but I will not complain if your Sunday vids are a bit longer 🤩☮

  • @michaelleabeter4449
    @michaelleabeter4449 Год назад +1

    Great set up diff

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 Год назад +3

    Dear Dif
    👍👌👏 Extremely well done again and as always. The old air tank and especially the "fast" brackets look great. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.

  • @markmartinez7998
    @markmartinez7998 Год назад +1

    Same here in the states we lose are steal plant in Maryland

  • @joecioe8566
    @joecioe8566 Год назад +1

    I enjoy your channel. Great ideas and well made.

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 Год назад +1

    Hello Div, good to see you today. Moving along very well with the build. Like the tank mounts, nice job. 👌 Take care Boet and stay safe. 👍👍👍

  • @williamherring5441
    @williamherring5441 8 месяцев назад +1

    I know I’m late, but for what it’s worth, tanks!