See the shadow of your better half following on her pushbike, important to have good back up, brilliant. Interesting to see wheels day and how your custom cars/trucks are the same but different from ours over here in the US.
It's been a long hard slog building this car and I raise my glass to him. Completing it without spending the "Bolivian National Debt" has only been achieved with hard graft and perseverance. The commitment to work late into the night, in an unheated garage in winter, is the indication that this guy is a "doer" rather than a dreamer. If he doesn't get his MOT I shall eat my hat, and its a bit hat!
thanks as always Steve, coming from someone who is also building a a very Austin special too, I really appreciate the complement ....be nice to see them together mate
I happened upon this channel accidentally, and on my day off instead of cutting my lawn because the wife had a list of crap for me to do I grabbed a beer and power watched the entire build! Loved every real world second of it! I'm am a new subscriber and can't wait for future builds . Thanks a lot.
Drives like that are what it's all about. Minimalist, visceral roadsters or specials or speedsters are the best little cars one could play with. Yours is one fine ride.
Awesome stuff! Brilliant feeling getting to drive a project after so much work and effort into it. Well done that man 👍👍😎. This is right up my street and kind of problem solving I love doing and watching other folks doing the same. Keep at it Brian . 😎
The Rat really drives well. I was amazed at how (relatively) little snagging was needed - especially with the brakes and throttle linkages. A great result.
mate it was pretty much as easy as that ...i love the brakes, the steering runs real straight and is super precise and light...theres a few little jobs want looking at but most is finishing stuff off ...well happy mate ...cheers dude
To say it's not really a hot rod is not the truth . You don't have to have a V8 with a blower and big fat tires to be a hot rod . This little rascal is definitely a hot rod . And a lot of people don't know what a rat rod is . This little car is full on rat rod as well . You my friend are a artist and that little hot rod is a masterpiece. Nice job man 😎👍
Great video, I have really enjoyed watching these video's over the past year. I love to see how we all do stuff different ways. Was good to meet you at wheels day and have a chat. I remember seeing you old Hotrod at Shaky all the years ago. I'm sure I was in the crowed that day too. thank you for the stickers too going on my tool box...
Thanks for the entertainment, really looking forward to the next wild project from you, it's been fun, the excitement and following your experiences, whether it's been downhill or you've had success, and your always infectious mood
Another really great video Bryan sorry I missed wheels day I know the feeling of taking something fresh to a show your face said it all. Well done for getting it there...it drives great and certainly looks the part😎
She pulls along well! As others have said, that smile on your face is quite something! I still got that BMW 2L straight six if you want it, but appreciate it's a bit new.
Lots of little "cut and shut" bits done✅️ Fuel system sorted✅️ Brakes fettled ✅️ Show attended✅️ Run down the lane✅️ A Million Smiles Per Gallon✅️ Good on yer, Bryan!👍👍👍
Looking amazing,Bryan really gets the look of a thirties hill climber.wish my roadster was progressing so quick but these old bones making progress glacial.hoping to drop engine and trans in very soon .😢
Alright buddy, loved the video, sad to think the Rat is nearly done, been compulsive watching for me, it will good to see what you add the Oak Swamp touch to the 12, have put the 10 on the back burner to build a cafe racer for my grandson from a er5 kawa. Catch you in the next one.Dave 🏴
What a bumper episode. So much good stuff. Really great to see you getting to share it with the people at the show. One tiny thing that might be worth adding - a couple of little handles or things to hold on to for the passenger. The driver can hold onto the wheel but the passenger can easily get distracted and inadvertently stick their hands in the spokes or elbow on the tyre - ask me how I know :)
thanks Stefan, yes I intend to do exactly that...maybe some little fenders to stop elbow tyre interaction too ! I felt the tyre tickle my elbow a couple of times..😁
I think either a flying 'A' badge from an A35 or the holy grail Motometer winged thermometer would look awesome on the rad cap of Ian, for the shocker dogbone bushing I have some 2" round hard nylon stock that I made bushes for a mate's Range Rover off-roader if its any help to you Bryan. Great job finishing him off!
The Rat looks "right" bumping along that lane. Let me know if you're going to take it for a run to Brooklands, I'll tag along. It would be a great place for some photos if you can get the Rat on the banking.
I love this car. Not looking forward to it being finished (ie there will be less vids on it; hopefully it'll be a project that's never fully finished, if you know what I mean). Top work :)
@@oakswamp yep, appreciate that's he way things roll (and sadly on the wrong side of the planet to become his owner). Will totally still enjoy your channel, even if nothing hits the spot quite like Ian.
I put a Dodge 6 flathead in my A roadster, on the 104.5 wheelbase. The 230 block isn't as long as a stovebolt but if I had put an extra 4 inches in the chassis the whole build would have been much easier and quicker.
Im also using a mopar flathead 6.truck engine and trans in a 23 chevy 1/4 eliptic springs and a 23 t roadster body.75% done with fab work.looking foward to driving it some day soon,aka this summer hopefully.
I also used front and rear axles from truck.neat units.motor trans and brake pedals and master are 1 unit.solves many problems and mounts in with 2 mounts in front and 2 bolts and mounts on bellhousing..very simple .
Dude,just had your channel recommended by a mate. Just binge watched all the Hook vids while I’m meant to be working 😆 Absolutely loving what you’re doing and how you get things done. It’s getting me fired up again for my projects. Nicely done mate.
Brilliant!!!! I tried to do some research on the MOT inspection. Curious on how that works out for a rat? In NC we don't have to have an inspection after 35 years.
Ian is going to be a hard act to follow. I have been building something similar for the last ten years - still not finished - I am envious of the speed in which you produced such a stunning John Gerber rat. Am looking forward to my tea shirt arriving. How about a story behind the illustration in a future episode. I was pleasantly surprised to see who the artist was.
Thanks Ken, yes thats a great Idea ...earlier on in the series Stefan drew the Rat in pencil. and sent me it! absolutely stunning artist ...I want to get another 30's car on the road, namely the leaf before I tuck into the next big thing...but its gonna be cool brother
really loving how this has come together, have you considered a really cut down rear arch to give a tiny bit of elbow protection? in my head a single rear arch from a motorbike, cut down so it just covers the front corner, maybe only 12" long and going about half way across the tyre? just enough to stop the driver from catching their elbow on the tyre? and any chance of a long sleeve t-shirt option? (better for protecting my arms from grinder sparks!)
hey mate yes been considering like a little fender ...but it hasnt been an issue so far ... ive felt it tickle on my shirt a couple times...i think baggy cothes ...and long hair , like my mate Joe who sat in it pose an equally scary threat🤣. ill look in to long sleeves dude
I see a road trip in your future. Are you planning on any cosmetic changes or is this how she'll be? That car has a LOT of character just as it is. I wouldn't paint an inch of it.
🙂I come across episode 44 a few days ago. I liked what I had seen, so went to the very first part of this build on the Austin 10 and watched every episode up till here and are looking forward to watching more of your projects. I am 68 years old and would love to buy a T shirt and hat. but do not trust the internet payment systems in any form but if you wold be kind enough to allow me to know your full name and address I would be willing to to buy these items buy cheque. with a little extra for your tip jar. Happy building keep it up.
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*That looks, sounds and goes great, proper old-style special*
thanks mate....it drives really well ..
See the shadow of your better half following on her pushbike, important to have good back up, brilliant. Interesting to see wheels day and how your custom cars/trucks are the same but different from ours over here in the US.
made for quite a cool shot really, she rides her bike everywhere! lots of US cars here, the likes of that show way more than british stuff ...
Brilliant! You did it and you should be proud. Great to see the big cheesy grin.
cheers Mike....next !!! hahahah
Best video yet - the "almost finished" article on the road, running like a dream. Major milestone - many congratulations on the schievement.
thanks Toni, very pleased with it so far mate
It's been a long hard slog building this car and I raise my glass to him.
Completing it without spending the "Bolivian National Debt" has only been achieved with hard graft and perseverance. The commitment to work late into the night, in an unheated garage in winter, is the indication that this guy is a "doer" rather than a dreamer.
If he doesn't get his MOT I shall eat my hat, and its a bit hat!
thanks as always Steve, coming from someone who is also building a a very Austin special too, I really appreciate the complement ....be nice to see them together mate
Looking good mush. Straight onto the next one……keep on truckin’. You need to do a bike on the side…….
yeah man....i do i have a c90 chop half finished mate! cheers Dale
Cheers Bryan!
Glad they are of use
phil, thanks again dude...every single piece will be used👊
Fantastic...... Great that you met the show deadline 😎
I happened upon this channel accidentally, and on my day off instead of cutting my lawn because the wife had a list of crap for me to do I grabbed a beer and power watched the entire build! Loved every real world second of it! I'm am a new subscriber and can't wait for future builds . Thanks a lot.
nice one thanks Andy ...welcome aboard dude
The bolt that Paul made for ya, is just like the rear brake rod adjuster that my first bike had. A 1958 BSA Bantam D7, 175cc!
exactly that mate ....had a nice torpedo one on my triumph
Caught up every episode to this point, great to see you out driving it and it looks so good going down that wee road 👍👍👍
That feeling of YES I built it... looks good on you bud
hahahah thanks Bob
That smile at Wheels Day was worth a million quid... Ian's a million quid car now....😊😊😊
hahahah thanks mate...lets hope he fetches a good price
Drives like that are what it's all about. Minimalist, visceral roadsters or specials or speedsters are the best little cars one could play with. Yours is one fine ride.
Well said! thanks
Love it, runs like a top🌞🌟🍀 almost ready for a linseed oil rub down
hahahah yes ...cheers mate
Brilliant mate well done looks great and your face and smile priceless 😅
thanks dude...i had trouble not smiling
Well done! Ultra cool 😊
thanks Doug
Superb as always, Bri.
You should be chuffed to bits!
I am mate ...thanks Paul
Definitely smiles per miles on the Rat. Absolutely great video Bryan
so much fun to drive Bri, thanks mate
Looks even better in flesh loved it your a star
Thanks Alan...glad you liked him mate😁
Superb vid, as always, great to see it running
thanks Paul. as always appreciated bro
Awesome stuff! Brilliant feeling getting to drive a project after so much work and effort into it.
Well done that man 👍👍😎.
This is right up my street and kind of problem solving I love doing and watching other folks doing the same.
Keep at it Brian . 😎
I think there are plenty of us out there buddy ....cheers Col
Well done Bry gold star entertainment!
cheers Ady👊
The Rat really drives well. I was amazed at how (relatively) little snagging was needed - especially with the brakes and throttle linkages. A great result.
mate it was pretty much as easy as that ...i love the brakes, the steering runs real straight and is super precise and light...theres a few little jobs want looking at but most is finishing stuff off ...well happy mate ...cheers dude
Thanks for the plug Bryan, look forward to swinging by your way sometime, maybe you'll let me have a spin in the Austin... 🤓
my pleasure Nick...yes deffo...you re gonna love him mush👊
Altogether entertaining. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks John
Push bike chase cam = love it ❤
hahah thanks we are gonna get the moped on the road !!!
Everyone needs a Paul!! 👍
indeed we do...Pauls are real nice mate to have regardless.
Looking good and going along faster than when you first started 😊😊
Thank you! 😊
To say it's not really a hot rod is not the truth .
You don't have to have a V8 with a blower and big fat tires to be a hot rod .
This little rascal is definitely a hot rod .
And a lot of people don't know what a rat rod is .
This little car is full on rat rod as well .
You my friend are a artist and that little hot rod is a masterpiece.
Nice job man 😎👍
nice one Dave...thats a lovely comment dude thank you
thank you for taking all the subscribers on a road test. it is so fricken terrific to see every single video.
my pleasure ...
Well done! The look of joy on your mug while you drive it is contagious.
thanks mate...its genuine😁
Totally spiffing ol' Bean! That is so cool it hurts! Can't wait to see your adventures with Ian over the summer.
cheers Pete...so cool it hurts , classic!
I see you all at wheels day, didn't realize you had t-shirts with you, can't wait for the next build ,more my style .... well done 👍👍👊
thanks Paul...i should of put them out...we planned to bring mary-jane as a support vehicle but she wasnt ready to roll....cheers mate
Bloody Fantastic dude well done hope to see it legally on the road soon 😉
cheers Chris, send me an email dude, ill send you a shirt x ..oakswamprats@gmail
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Great video, I have really enjoyed watching these video's over the past year. I love to see how we all do stuff different ways. Was good to meet you at wheels day and have a chat. I remember seeing you old Hotrod at Shaky all the years ago. I'm sure I was in the crowed that day too. thank you for the stickers too going on my tool box...
thanks Stephen ....nice to meet you too mate ...really glad you enjoyed the buld...and my pleasure👊
The rat looks absolutely bloody brilliant! - massively impressed.
thanks Neil👊
Ian looks and sounds amazing mate, just love what you're doing, so many clever people out there, I doff my cap to ya !!!!
thanks Shane appreciated mate
Thanks for the entertainment, really looking forward to the next wild project from you, it's been fun, the excitement and following your experiences, whether it's been downhill or you've had success, and your always infectious mood
cheers brother👊
Fantastic! Ian should fly through the MOT.
cheers Dale...yes bugger all to test🤣
Love it mate, sad this build is now coming to an end. Superb work, thanks for sharing, can't wait for your next project
thanks mate....looking forward to cracking on with something else....👊
Another really great video Bryan sorry I missed wheels day I know the feeling of taking something fresh to a show your face said it all.
Well done for getting it there...it drives great and certainly looks the part😎
thanks Warren...was a very busy week mate...I have a small list of jobs but overall well chuffed!
GreaT to see the RaT run so well down that BuMpY pRiVaTe RoAd !
its so bumpy down there..like driving at brooklands hahah
She pulls along well! As others have said, that smile on your face is quite something!
I still got that BMW 2L straight six if you want it, but appreciate it's a bit new.
its a barrel of fun mate i can tell yer....beamer 6 eh? drop me a line here mate oakswamprats@gmail.com. cheers
Thanks for stopping up and editing then posting this fella, Proper is this pal.
has to be done...easy one today mate
Lots of little "cut and shut" bits done✅️
Fuel system sorted✅️
Brakes fettled ✅️
Show attended✅️
Run down the lane✅️
A Million Smiles Per Gallon✅️
Good on yer, Bryan!👍👍👍
thanks Roger ...cool comment mate, he should do about 60 to the gallon ...im laughing all the way😂
Tremendous! You've turned a bog boring Austin 10 Colwyn into a proper car.
had to be done !😁
Looking amazing,Bryan really gets the look of a thirties hill climber.wish my roadster was progressing so quick but these old bones making progress glacial.hoping to drop engine and trans in very soon .😢
thanks Jim ...that was my hope....keep at it fella, good luck
Hand made in Britain. Good job man, and very inspiring.
thanks Paul...never thought of it like that👍
Alright buddy, loved the video, sad to think the Rat is nearly done, been compulsive watching for me, it will good to see what you add the Oak Swamp touch to the 12, have put the 10 on the back burner to build a cafe racer for my grandson from a er5 kawa. Catch you in the next one.Dave 🏴
thanks Dave , ill be happy to move on mate...cafe racer eh? sounds like fun!!!
Great as usual.
The Cat 🐈 was checking out your work...not sure he was impressed or not!
thanks Tom...yeah Maggot has a weird interest in the rat ...wonder what she knows??🤣
Congratulations! So great to see the Rat running so well. I do think it needs a name. “The Rat” just doesn’t do it.
What a bumper episode. So much good stuff. Really great to see you getting to share it with the people at the show. One tiny thing that might be worth adding - a couple of little handles or things to hold on to for the passenger. The driver can hold onto the wheel but the passenger can easily get distracted and inadvertently stick their hands in the spokes or elbow on the tyre - ask me how I know :)
thanks Stefan, yes I intend to do exactly that...maybe some little fenders to stop elbow tyre interaction too ! I felt the tyre tickle my elbow a couple of times..😁
@@oakswamp Most vintage specials I’ve been in have something. It might be between the legs or a lip on the edge of the fuel tank :)
@@StefanMarjoram its a good idea ...You are gonna love it mate 😉
Love it! Looks like it’s a blast to drive. Congrats 🤙
thanks Will it is mate...hes very well behaved
Love it..., nowt else to say👍
cheers Steve👍
I think either a flying 'A' badge from an A35 or the holy grail Motometer winged thermometer would look awesome on the rad cap of Ian, for the shocker dogbone bushing I have some 2" round hard nylon stock that I made bushes for a mate's Range Rover off-roader if its any help to you Bryan. Great job finishing him off!
thanks Keith...love those winged thermo's but that money could buy me an engine...hahahah. ive sorted bones but thx mate
Epic car, Epic editing dude. 👍❤️
thanks Dave...was an easy one this week😉
That first run on a proper road.
Must feel grate.
Smile's per mile.
Love the car. And the channel.
U got me pumped to drag the model y out .
nice one Ashley....get the Y out dude...soon as !!! cheers mate
Congratulations on a job well done! The Austin looks tiny next to everything else.
it is mate....driving next to lorries may be interesting....cheers dude
Ive never wanted a RUclips car this badly !
hahahahah nice one man you made me chuckle
Looking forward to the new build Bryan 👍
nice one , me too Neil
What a great little car, bet it felt good driving down that lane brilliant.
cheers Dave....mate it was f'ing amazing, he's so well behaved...well happy mate👊
Loooove to see more of these on our roads
yes definitely
like that car mate , cheers from OZ , that blokes got a voice hey , band sounded great
cheers dude...yeah great singer
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks !!!
The Rat looks "right" bumping along that lane.
Let me know if you're going to take it for a run to Brooklands, I'll tag along. It would be a great place for some photos if you can get the Rat on the banking.
would love to take him there...wheels day was there once....
Bloody brilliant
thanks dude!!!
Rat Rod perfection!
thanks Doug!
Good to see it driving so well, a real credit to all your hard work. Why an MOT? isnt to old for that. Looking forward to the next project.
thanks Andy ...mot keeps it all nice and easy ..😉
Excellent one Brian! Ian looks so cool out and about! And all your mates and family around helping out, your a luck man!
cheers Boyd....i am mate,my kids are awesome....
Very nice, you should be proud! Cheers from the shed
thanks Mate....relieved he drives well hahahah
excellent, you made in time for the show💪💪. For your next projet I think I have a bonnet and some more stuff... We'll see!
Happy easter mate
thanks Cas ....excited bro👊
I love this car. Not looking forward to it being finished (ie there will be less vids on it; hopefully it'll be a project that's never fully finished, if you know what I mean). Top work :)
thanks Mark...afraid he will be finished and sold mate....ill keep him for a while....but there is some very cool stuff coming dude!!!
@@oakswamp yep, appreciate that's he way things roll (and sadly on the wrong side of the planet to become his owner). Will totally still enjoy your channel, even if nothing hits the spot quite like Ian.
@@baxdesign looking forward to la frog, he will be an interesting car !
Sweet bri nice vid mate well entertained
nice , cheers Martin...hope you are well mate?
That is a proper cool car Brian, I’d love that in my garage. Might have to sell my mk2 Escort and make some space to build one.
do mate ...chassis cars are way more fun to build and easy really ...cheers mate
I put a Dodge 6 flathead in my A roadster, on the 104.5 wheelbase. The 230 block isn't as long as a stovebolt but if I had put an extra 4 inches in the chassis the whole build would have been much easier and quicker.
Im also using a mopar flathead 6.truck engine and trans in a 23 chevy 1/4 eliptic springs and a 23 t roadster body.75% done with fab work.looking foward to driving it some day soon,aka this summer hopefully.
I also used front and rear axles from truck.neat units.motor trans and brake pedals and master are 1 unit.solves many problems and mounts in with 2 mounts in front and 2 bolts and mounts on bellhousing..very simple .
sounds great mate ,,,are you on facebook Bob?
Dude,just had your channel recommended by a mate. Just binge watched all the Hook vids while I’m meant to be working 😆 Absolutely loving what you’re doing and how you get things done. It’s getting me fired up again for my projects. Nicely done mate.
nice one, great to have you along dude
Fuel turns thread tape into jet-blocking goo mate . Found out the hard way.
yeah i know mate esp with the amount of shite they put in the fuel nowadays...just a temporary fix mate
Well done
thanks
I had to subscribe - you were having so much fun.
hahahah thanks Bruce
Just discovered your channel and loving it. Just ordered a T Shirt for show my support, best wishes, Tom
nice one thanks Tom ...really appreciated dude
Appreciate the content, thanks!
My pleasure! cheers Jim
Nice show.
it was mate...and lovely weather to boot
Brilliant!!!! I tried to do some research on the MOT inspection. Curious on how that works out for a rat? In NC we don't have to have an inspection after 35 years.
its 40 years here..im mot'ing as a matter of formality, cheers mate
I'd guess you're not allowed to film inside a MOT testing station, shame really because I'd love to see the testers face when you rock up in that!
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Well done!
cheers dude
Ian is going to be a hard act to follow. I have been building something similar for the last ten years - still not finished - I am envious of the speed in which you produced such a stunning John Gerber rat. Am looking forward to my tea shirt arriving. How about a story behind the illustration in a future episode. I was pleasantly surprised to see who the artist was.
Thanks Ken, yes thats a great Idea ...earlier on in the series Stefan drew the Rat in pencil. and sent me it! absolutely stunning artist ...I want to get another 30's car on the road, namely the leaf before I tuck into the next big thing...but its gonna be cool brother
Nice job !!
thanks
really loving how this has come together, have you considered a really cut down rear arch to give a tiny bit of elbow protection? in my head a single rear arch from a motorbike, cut down so it just covers the front corner, maybe only 12" long and going about half way across the tyre? just enough to stop the driver from catching their elbow on the tyre? and any chance of a long sleeve t-shirt option? (better for protecting my arms from grinder sparks!)
hey mate yes been considering like a little fender ...but it hasnt been an issue so far ... ive felt it tickle on my shirt a couple times...i think baggy cothes ...and long hair , like my mate Joe who sat in it pose an equally scary threat🤣. ill look in to long sleeves dude
To add patina, mix up some white vinegar and table salt, soak a paper towel and set it on your part over night.
thats a good idea ...ive been using salt n vinegar with a spray bottle...rain works well !!!
I see a road trip in your future. Are you planning on any cosmetic changes or is this how she'll be? That car has a LOT of character just as it is. I wouldn't paint an inch of it.
thanks Randall...no he will only have the edges tidied up then aged ...the only paint ive put on this is the number plate !🤣
Brilliant well done m8 off to my garage to work on my model A great vid
thanks dude get to it😁
i used jcb toggle switch on my bike lights
I got all excited. Only to discover that RUclips was telling me the video I've already watched was a new post . #sadface
soon bro soon🤣
Love it, give me heads up on the hats 👍
will do...thanks mate
Excellent and well done was looking forward to this day. looks like it really shifts 👍
seems to...its a little scamp ...looking forward to some flat blacktop! thanks Roland
🙂I come across episode 44 a few days ago. I liked what I had seen, so went to the very first part of this build on the Austin 10 and watched every episode up till here and are looking forward to watching more of your projects. I am 68 years old and would love to buy a T shirt and hat. but do not trust the internet payment systems in any form but if you wold be kind enough to allow me to know your full name and address I would be willing to to buy these items buy cheque.
with a little extra for your tip jar. Happy building keep it up.
thankyou.👍✌
A little bit of Australia there with the wyvern ute. Holden body
yeh man that old vauxhall was lovely ....why we [uk] never got utes still baffles me...