Building an Air Ride Tank from scrap!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- We build an air tank from scrap for the air suspension on the 1939 Hudson Rat Truck. We also look at how it will be connected, plumbing required and electrical wiring
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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'.
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 👍
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.
Everything starts with a dream! Keep at it🙂
Great job on repurposing that compressor tank. That brackets sure look good on the truck. Thank you for explaining the wiring for the compressor.
No problem 👍. And Thanks!🙂
Stay warm my friend. These last two videos were terrific. As usual. Thanks… as usual!! 😊👍👍
Glad you are enjoying my stuff! Thanks man!
Two in one week man. What a treat! Thanks for another excellent video Div! 🍺
Thanks! Occasionally the old man gets into overdrive😅
Another Great Video, Diff! I gotta say for a "Rat Rod" The engineering is impressive!
This Hudson rat is turning into a work of art awesome, Diff
Thanks!
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!
Nothing wrong with simple Jimmy! Sometimes I just enjoy taking it a little further
More great fun from the forest fabricator.
You are spoiling us this week, thanks Div!
Looking good. At this rate it won't be long before she's ready for sea trials. Thanks Div.
Sea trails huh?😅🙂
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 !!!
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👍😁
Thank you!
Hi Div thanks for sharing another educational video. Take care and keep warm boet.
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
That is an awesome idea! I'm sold! 🙂Thanks brother.
This truck is going to be so cool!
Brilliant build. Thanks Diff.
Looks the part and should work as designed, loving this build. Thanks Div.
Div, I LOVE your ingenuity and look forward to every video with great anticipation! Thanks for sharing!!
Pleasure man. And thanks!
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.
Thanks brother! Yes, it takes a lot of time. But I enjoy it
You’re a genius, amazes me (and makes me feel stupid 😂) how you engineer these projects !
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!
Div. 🥶Too cold in the workshop so curl up in front of the fire with Ali 🥰. 👍🏴
Yes Sir!😀
Great job on tank! Should work great on the cheep!
Bravo Div.....Your fabrication skills are top notch !
Thank you kindly!
I can’t wait to see this in action. Such a great teacher.
Thanks!
Jussie Div....'n Boer maak 'n plan...love watching you work and to see the following you have built up. Well done Dood
Thanks boet!
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.✌️
Glad you enjoy, thanks mate
Congratulations, clean and practical work
Your imagination is on point my friend. 🫡🤙🏻
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!
Stingy, frugal, tight ass, I dont care😃 Love the "junk"!
A nice bit of upcycling there Diff. I wondered about the winter there. Have a lekka one brother!
Just keeps getting better
Nice set up man that truck is gonna be 2wicked
Thanks mate!
I always enjoy watching
your brackets are really well thought out and look great !
Thanks!
Great build , I know I get a good feeling when I can re purpose something and it works !!
Yes, I must be addicted to that feeling 🙂
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 👍👍👍
Thanks Eddie👍
you are knocking this build out of the park keep it up man . l also enjoy your ingenuity
Thank you. Glad you enjoy my carryings on!
Another awesome build.
Sanitary set up way to go excellent video see ya Duff
A 5 or 6 gallon tank should be plenty of air for an air bag suspension. Keep up the good work!🇨🇦👍🇨🇦👍
Jip, agree. Each bag requires less than a gallon, so some in reserve
Spoiled for sure.
Watching this on the train, headed home from London.
That looks really great, the theme is evolving nicely.
MOOI BOET.
Thanks mate! Hope you had a good trip.
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. 👍🏻👍🏻
Harold! What am I going to do with you? Just saying thank you sounds so flat at this point... I truly appreciate your support!
@@ratrodsafrica I’m getting so much enjoyment and knowledge from your videos. I really wish I could do more. I love this build.
you are out doing your self this week two in one week great stuff its coming along and its looking Brillant well done
Thanks. Sometimes I get a bit of extra speed. 😀
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
Yeah, I love working with "junk"🙂
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👍
Actually not a bad idea for an OG like me! Might just look into rigging up something like that. Thanks
@@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.
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.
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
Thanks mate!
Those controls are bad ass. Yeah, my favorite parts store to, lol. 💪🏼🇺🇸 Love from Florida, brother
Brothers in junk!😁
@@ratrodsafrica YES
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.
Thank you. Welcome to my shop! 🙂
Great job. Might need a condensation dump on the bottom of the tank.
It does actually have one. The tank came with one that still works perfectly. I just forgot to show it
Shes moving forward Dif..good work......yes cold here to in south east corner of Australia too....winter in the southern hemisphere hey
Ah yes, same side of the equator and probably roughly the same latitude too🙂
Hey tanks Div!
Looks great.👍
Thanks 👍
From a OG to another OG. I like the way you think.
From Texas. I do enjoy your work.
Thanks fellow OG!🙂
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 🇦🇺👌👍
Thanks for the offer mate! Lets see how it goes.
Wow you never stop ! The mice is eating the elephant at full speed :)
😆 Occasionally the mouse becomes more hungry!😂
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.
Thank you! Overbuilding is a relative concept😃
Another good video Diff KEEP THEM COMING 👏 🇺🇲 👌
Thanks 👍
You need a 2 amp fuse in the relay side and thats a dam nice hook up
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!
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 !!!😂 😂
Thanks man. Yeah, one day I should think about a heater...
That's a great looking setup Div and I like that it's removable for service,, fantastic work, 👍
Thanks Geoffry👍
The way he comes up with things to use is very cool crazy its that cold there and 90 on east coast of usa
Thanks. Yes, everything is the other way round in the southern hemisphere😃
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
Great fabrication
Thanks!
Really good video it's looking great can't wait till it rips
Thanks Chris
Looking good 👍
But don't forget the fuse on the switch too. 🧐
Sharp my brother! When I looked at the video of the drawing afterwards, I saw the same thing...
Well engineered
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
Well, if my ramblings make any sense, I'm one happy dude! Thanks mate.
Thanks good description
Looking good 👍👍
cheers locking good
I enjoy your channel. Great ideas and well made.
Thank you!
Great set up diff
Thanks mate
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 🙂
Thanks for the kind words brother! If my carryings on can serve to inspire, I am a happy chappy!😀
Great video Div . Maybe a drain in the bottom of the tank is needed. Keep warm
The original drain valve is there and functioning well, just forgot to show it
@@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.
9:52 I'm in agreement with you on this statement.
div, looks like it grew there, lekka man !
Haha! Thanks.
Lekka Div Rat Rods Recycling Repurposing ♻️
Excellent work Div very nice
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. 😎😎😎
I know nothing about those things! Just sometimes I catch a bit of speed and can manage some more work and an extra video🙂
@@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 🤩☮
Awesome work Duff! Liking the 2 vids a week thing. Keep it up!
Thanks. I'm gonna try, but no promises!😃
Rat Rod, es reciclar Duff, asi es claro que si. Estas haciendo un trabajo excelente y bello, en este auto... realmente admirable y de mucha calidad y originalidad, y tecnica!!! Maravillosa tecnica de Bosque Africano... no te detengas, sera un gran auto, y muchos lo estamos disfrutando, y mira como sera, que el domingo... estabamos ya esperando... y te has retrasado, es miercoles aqui... y te esperaba con ansiedad, un abrazo. Adelante!!! Quiero un tanque asi, en mi Ford A.
Thanks! I post a video every Sunday, maybe you missed one
@@ratrodsafrica thanks Duff!!!
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.
Yeah, good point mate!
Until we meet again, I’ll watch old videos and try to say something intelligent!⚡️
I now say “ give me a lacquer “ to my old lady
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.
😂😂😂
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.
Thanks brother. Stay well!
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
Thanks brother! Appreciate the support man.
Magic!
Thanks!
Wow man! Thank you so much for the support!
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”.
❤
Thanks dude! Yeah, and just one old geezer that has to do everything... No blondes to assist me😆 We keep trying...
you really should hydrostatic test that air tank at at least 2x your working pressure after welding on it.
Nitroracer - Rolling Thunder Motorsports ... Lekka Boet !!
thanks for sharing i took a old small roll around air compressor and made a air tank for filling tires when my hose doesn't reach being on wheels makes it easy and can air up more than just 1 tire works great
That's a cool idea. I need to do the same. For my tractor with a slow leak. That is not parked anywhere near my workshop😃
Super sick video. Love watching your videos and amazing work as always. Keep up the great work.
Glad you like them! Thanks brother.
Very good video explained well
Thanks, glad you liked it
Same here in the states we lose are steal plant in Maryland
I know I’m late, but for what it’s worth, tanks!
😁👍
this is inspiring work my friend. keep it up!!
Happy if it can inspire!