This is MUCH better! I’m sure you were able to understand there were no personal attacks from earlier comments. Apologies if my earlier comments were misconstrued. (And to the one who needlessly was offended for you.) Your content was never under scrutiny. We’re here because we like what you do. Stay strong and keep up the great work.
WoW! I don't know how I missed this video it just popped up today. The thumbnail just jumped out at me. Great job. Wasn't sure about the paint initially but then the final version is so cool.
Sweet Rat Rod build man, it’s very cool how you figure out what parts to use off different cars for one build always awesome to see whether it’s a custom build or restore
Great job Rob! Rat rods are suppose to be a mix of different cars, models, items, etc. There is no rhyme or reason to a rat rod. I think it looks awesome. Cheers mate! 👍🏻
Fantastic, thanks for the re upload. I have bought several matchbox cars, but I cannot remember seeing a custom job for sale, I think people would pay a good price for yours.
Wow! Just wow! Amazing job! That sets the bar quite high to create something that similar (like suggested on my patreon page). Really nice job on this one. I really like it 😎
You've given me ideas and that's dangerous! Metal thumb tacks for hub caps, front wheels donated from a Models of Yesteryear. I've got a couple of those old delivery vans, Matchbox made. It's all good.
You nailed it! You are a certified bad ass Rob. So entertaining and perfect build. For a man that didn't know about rat rods , you got it perfect!!!! I vote you do more things of this sort. It's very enjoyable to watch. I don't know about the 45 👎 but they must be purest . to be honest the every day restoration from every one is getting quite boring. Love it brother. Can't wait till you fantasy another rat build. Stay well be safe. From Albuquerque nm USA. Have a great day. cheers mate ! 😉
Awesome job, as usual. The only thing I would do differently - if I had any of your amazing skills, that is - would be using thinner wheels in the front. But, as you said, she's fast that way!
Awesome ... looks a bit like the infamous 'D Rod' was driven though a Rainforest ... without stopping. I've got the slightly less organic looking Green & Cream Lesney one in a Box somewhere, had a passing thought for a ZZTop Custom but either way you've given it new meaning!
kool , thanx , was wonerin' bout the background music......Great build man ....The black top , would represent the canvas top , covering wood bows,,,,neat one Robert
A couple weeks ago you asked which photo to put the before or after or both. I have been busy so i saw yesterday you posted the rat rod before picture. Today you switched it. I had to see then how you did it. So im thinking now do a before and after i think to start. Because i would like to think im at least a bit normal and the curiosity got me. Turned out super cool though my friend. Im sorry you lost your day job. I would love to help. But i work two jobs to survive now and am saving money for dentures. Im at $1100 and need 2400 total so another few months walking around with no teeth. But i do hope others can help. Can you draw unemployment? Im not positive they have that in your country but probably.
I changed it up a bit just because it's a re-upload and a ratrod. All my subs have already watched the original and wondered if I put the end product on this I will earn more views
@@MatchboxGarage A Porsche 911 ,german police car ,and a red volkswagen beetle (Oldtimer). I would buy more ,but it was a second hand shop ,and he didn't have more for sale.
The only thing that I find annoying about your videos is they get interrupted by ads in the middle instead of just the beginning. Some "body filler" over the seams of the chopped roof I think is in order, but I appreciate your attempt at a rat rod. I am not so brave at this point to make such a leap of faith in my abilities, and you given us some techniques or ideas to try! Well done!!!
@@MatchboxGarage I can see your point. When you enter into this type of creation, you wind up entering into "modeling" or model building. In full scale rat rodding, if there is a chop there's a welding seam that's either ground flush or left raw. I probably sound (read?) more critical than I intended. I just noticed the seam of the cut standing out and wondered why it seemed out of place. Having looked at the "real" ones, that's why I felt compelled to point it out. It really doesn't matter much, as long as you're having fun with your toys!!! Thank you for inviting via on-line me to join you!
@@MatchboxGarage i guess they want Beautiful South or something. Hmm Rotterdam while you rebuild a car? For some reason while odd i picture a surfer car being redone to that song. I know it makes zero sense. Has nothing to do with it. In the video i think they have an old truck. Been a few years since i saw it. So maybe Rotterdam and a truck. Ill stop rambling now.
Just so I'm clear, I'm not into rat rods, so I don't like this model, BUT I did like seeing what you did and how you did it. I do think you could make hot rods that looked a lot better though, seems to me making them look ratty on purpose isn't right. Real rat rods are that way because the builder used what he had on hand, could scrounge, bet borrow or steal. Doing things to make em look ratty isn't kosher. I know it's all the rage, but fads have never been right.
I have a supplier to the company i work for who drives a 1969 Cadillac Hearst. He redid it all and painted a clear coat over the missing paint and rust. Personally i think like you not a huge fan of it. But its also not mine. It would have looked cool neon blue i think. What color were you thinking?
@@MatchboxGarage Are you in the US? I'll see what I can find and send it to you when I do, if I do. I might even see if there's a new one around, tho I don't like the new ones as much with the darn plastic base, though I guess if you're modifying it, plastic would be easier. I've always wanted to do a reverse chop and channel on a real one, but seeing what that would look like on a model might be neat. Reverse chop and channel would be making both the body and the roof taller, not shorter. I would think about doing it wedge style, so the front is hardly different than original but four or 5 inches taller in back. Same with the roof chop. Why? well as my nickname implies I'm not short, and these days I'm pretty wide and heavy too. I've also considered splitting it down the middle and widening the chassis and body. Some day I'll do all that with models at least. I'm still learning how to do it all on the small scale, while I could have probably managed it on full scale real cars since I used to do body work, that's not an option these days. I am neither physically or financially able to do that kind of stuff now.
@@MatchboxGarage Too spenive to send something like that to the UK, but did you know its more costly for me to ship to Canada than the UK. I can ship to Aussieland for less than Canada. Seems crazy to me.
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This is MUCH better! I’m sure you were able to understand there were no personal attacks from earlier comments. Apologies if my earlier comments were misconstrued. (And to the one who needlessly was offended for you.) Your content was never under scrutiny. We’re here because we like what you do. Stay strong and keep up the great work.
Thanks mate. I had to re-upload. I couldn't watch it myself so couldn't expect you to watch it either
Wow, this is by far the best build I've seen!!! Well done
the black part on the roof represents the wood/canvas section that was built into the original car
WoW! I don't know how I missed this video it just popped up today. The thumbnail just jumped out at me. Great job. Wasn't sure about the paint initially but then the final version is so cool.
Sweet Rat Rod build man, it’s very cool how you figure out what parts to use off different cars for one build always awesome to see whether it’s a custom build or restore
It's a great custom. Like to have seen smaller thinner front wheels the rest is fantastic. Nice work.
As a fan of preserving the factory vision, I must admit that I really like this upgrading! +1fan!
Thanks for watching mate
Awesome Rat Rod!!! Two thumbs up!!!
Nice job. I like making Rat Rods too. Yes in the old days they couldn't make a full metal roof,so the middle was what it was.
OMG... I love Rat Rods... and I need this custom! Great work!
Very awesome build
Great job Rob! Rat rods are suppose to be a mix of different cars, models, items, etc. There is no rhyme or reason to a rat rod. I think it looks awesome. Cheers mate! 👍🏻
Beautiful job!
Wow! What a transformation. Im really becoming a fan of the "rat rods". Looking forward to your next project.
Turned out awesome in the end...
I like the chop. Rake on the roof came out nice!
Fantastic, thanks for the re upload. I have bought several matchbox cars, but I cannot remember seeing a custom job for sale, I think people would pay a good price for yours.
Maybe one day I will consider selling them
Excellent end result. Fantastic 👍
Very nice result
Nice work, Rob! I love what you did there. Thanks for fixing the audio on this video. I was afraid that I was going to miss this one.
Awesome job for a first attempt mate! Some people's tenth attempts wouldn't look this good!
Brilliant transformation! Please make more of these RATROD videos!
Very nice ratrod
Wow! Just wow! Amazing job! That sets the bar quite high to create something that similar (like suggested on my patreon page). Really nice job on this one. I really like it 😎
I enjoyed making this one and it prompts me to make more
You've given me ideas and that's dangerous! Metal thumb tacks for hub caps, front wheels donated from a Models of Yesteryear. I've got a couple of those old delivery vans, Matchbox made. It's all good.
Great job!
This video has me thinking I need to do a rat rod ASAP! Great job Rob! Love the look you came up with!
Don't forget to come back and 're-leave' your likes and comments from before. Thanks Rob.
Shame to lose the hundreds of comments on the last video. The numbers were great too
Brilliant, i don't think I've seen that extensive a kit bash on any other channel.
You nailed it! You are a certified bad ass Rob. So entertaining and perfect build. For a man that didn't know about rat rods , you got it perfect!!!! I vote you do more things of this sort. It's very enjoyable to watch. I don't know about the 45 👎 but they must be purest . to be honest the every day restoration from every one is getting quite boring. Love it brother. Can't wait till you fantasy another rat build. Stay well be safe. From Albuquerque nm USA. Have a great day. cheers mate ! 😉
Love that Rat rod!!!
Awesome job, as usual. The only thing I would do differently - if I had any of your amazing skills, that is - would be using thinner wheels in the front. But, as you said, she's fast that way!
I didn't have anything suitable but if I find another one I will do a clean build
Incredible
Awesome ... looks a bit like the infamous 'D Rod' was driven though a Rainforest ...
without stopping. I've got the slightly less organic looking Green & Cream Lesney one in a Box somewhere, had a passing thought for a ZZTop Custom but either way you've given it new meaning!
Excellent! 😍
I'm diggin it!
Thank you sir. It's means a lot coming from a true builder.
Beautiful result 👌
Nice custom, Peace ✌️
Cool well done
kool , thanx , was wonerin' bout the background music......Great build man
....The black top , would represent the canvas top , covering wood bows,,,,neat one
Robert
Thanks mate
Didn't mind the music but hell what a superb piece of work! 👍
Thanks Paul
Fantastic Rob! You do a very amazing custom mate. You out did yourself here with this one cheers!!!! :D
Awesome as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Brilliant ..I'd love one of these
Good job mate!
Great!!! Love it
really nice video well done keep them coming
Nice work! An external gas tank on the back would have put this over the top!
Good idea
Nice one man .... 🚘🚘🚘🚘🚘
Excellent, something different it turned out great
My favorite as well! 👍🏻
Nice display of imagination and flexibility.
Thank you. Your videos are awesome
Much better! 👍🏻😀
Thanks mate
Congrats 10k, subs. Nice job bro.
so cool
Nice work... i like to do that kind of project 👍🏻
gorgeous! :)
That thing is bad ass where can I get mine good job 👏👏👏
Absolutely fantastic! Well done!!! Reminds me of baremetal’s madmax stuff! Cool. So cool.
Show de custumizaçao amigo Parabéns lindas miniaturas hot wheels
😁 buen trabajo amigo,desearía saber que herramientas utilizas por favor para desarmar y bueno para sacar la pintura.
Nice job on the Chopped top, not a fan of Rat Rods by any means. But willing to watch any kind of custom.
YAY !!!!!!! I'll watch this again. Sooooo much better thank you. :-)
Thanks,much better this way!
A couple weeks ago you asked which photo to put the before or after or both. I have been busy so i saw yesterday you posted the rat rod before picture. Today you switched it. I had to see then how you did it. So im thinking now do a before and after i think to start. Because i would like to think im at least a bit normal and the curiosity got me.
Turned out super cool though my friend. Im sorry you lost your day job. I would love to help. But i work two jobs to survive now and am saving money for dentures. Im at $1100 and need 2400 total so another few months walking around with no teeth. But i do hope others can help. Can you draw unemployment? Im not positive they have that in your country but probably.
I changed it up a bit just because it's a re-upload and a ratrod. All my subs have already watched the original and wondered if I put the end product on this I will earn more views
@@MatchboxGarage i was going to watch it anyway. But the change made it happen right then.
Hey. How are you ? Without music it's realy better. I bought today my first two Siku cars ;-)
Thanks mate. What models did you buy?
@@MatchboxGarage A Porsche 911 ,german police car ,and a red volkswagen beetle (Oldtimer). I would buy more ,but it was a second hand shop ,and he didn't have more for sale.
Still Interesting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only thing that I find annoying about your videos is they get interrupted by ads in the middle instead of just the beginning. Some "body filler" over the seams of the chopped roof I think is in order, but I appreciate your attempt at a rat rod. I am not so brave at this point to make such a leap of faith in my abilities, and you given us some techniques or ideas to try! Well done!!!
I've just bought some filler and would use it on a clean build but thought it was acceptable on a rat
@@MatchboxGarage I can see your point. When you enter into this type of creation, you wind up entering into "modeling" or model building. In full scale rat rodding, if there is a chop there's a welding seam that's either ground flush or left raw. I probably sound (read?) more critical than I intended. I just noticed the seam of the cut standing out and wondered why it seemed out of place. Having looked at the "real" ones, that's why I felt compelled to point it out. It really doesn't matter much, as long as you're having fun with your toys!!! Thank you for inviting via on-line me to join you!
i love it as well good job !!!!!!!!! :
Much better without the quality music 😂😂
Thanks Brian
@@MatchboxGarage i guess they want Beautiful South or something. Hmm Rotterdam while you rebuild a car? For some reason while odd i picture a surfer car being redone to that song. I know it makes zero sense. Has nothing to do with it. In the video i think they have an old truck. Been a few years since i saw it. So maybe Rotterdam and a truck. Ill stop rambling now.
That is the embodiment of a ratrod ...parts of other cars and just junk to build a car ...that's a cool ratrod
Thanks mate
Just so I'm clear, I'm not into rat rods, so I don't like this model, BUT I did like seeing what you did and how you did it. I do think you could make hot rods that looked a lot better though, seems to me making them look ratty on purpose isn't right. Real rat rods are that way because the builder used what he had on hand, could scrounge, bet borrow or steal. Doing things to make em look ratty isn't kosher. I know it's all the rage, but fads have never been right.
If I get another one I will do a clean hot rod with it
I have a supplier to the company i work for who drives a 1969 Cadillac Hearst. He redid it all and painted a clear coat over the missing paint and rust. Personally i think like you not a huge fan of it. But its also not mine. It would have looked cool neon blue i think. What color were you thinking?
@@MatchboxGarage Are you in the US? I'll see what I can find and send it to you when I do, if I do. I might even see if there's a new one around, tho I don't like the new ones as much with the darn plastic base, though I guess if you're modifying it, plastic would be easier. I've always wanted to do a reverse chop and channel on a real one, but seeing what that would look like on a model might be neat. Reverse chop and channel would be making both the body and the roof taller, not shorter. I would think about doing it wedge style, so the front is hardly different than original but four or 5 inches taller in back. Same with the roof chop. Why? well as my nickname implies I'm not short, and these days I'm pretty wide and heavy too. I've also considered splitting it down the middle and widening the chassis and body. Some day I'll do all that with models at least. I'm still learning how to do it all on the small scale, while I could have probably managed it on full scale real cars since I used to do body work, that's not an option these days. I am neither physically or financially able to do that kind of stuff now.
@@tootall5559 I'm in London UK mate
@@MatchboxGarage Too spenive to send something like that to the UK, but did you know its more costly for me to ship to Canada than the UK. I can ship to Aussieland for less than Canada. Seems crazy to me.
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We have more haters then ever in the US, remember they are still a minority. Stay strong and ignore them, you have plenty of fans who have your back!
Thanks Richard
Love the rat rod would love to do something similar where did you get the larger rear wheels from ie. What model are they from? please.
From a larger scale car I think it's in the video
how long did it take to do Rob?
Probably about 4-5 hours in the build
@@MatchboxGarage it came out realy nice
Já deixei meu jóias laik blz pra reforçar o canal tmj amigo
I bet you have a lot of lesney matchbox that never made it here to USA
I imagine so
looks rat, and it rolls!
Flat black
you wouldnt be able to open the doors with those exhausts there
Climb through the window
I liked The original patina better 😝
Never did like this casting.........always compared it to a phone booth