Thank you! I'm so glad you addressed the safety issue. I always tell people "You do you, and I'll do me". I can only imagine the comments people have made concerning Your safety! Great job on the shifter knob.
My dad always told me - "son, if you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough". I've lived by that credo pretty much my whole life but you also must accept responsibility for your choices, no matter how good or bad they may have been.
Awesome morning brother !!! Just woke up lol !!! My morning lol !!! My work time is 10 pm to 6 am !!!!! Thanks for another genius idea !!! Your genuine craftsmanship is deeply appreciated !!! I salute you brother !!! And thank you for the quotation !!! Words that are true as rain !!!! Hope yall are having a leeka day say hi to everyone for me !!!!
I back you 100% for your comments about personal responsibility. Common sense is no longer common it seems. Bing watched this build over several days. Thanks for everything you do.
Great looking Gear Knob Div. Great words too. I reckon pain is a great teacher. Best lesson ever and you tend to remember it. Keep it up Div we're all loving it 👍
I'm a safety freak like you can't believe. Never occurred to me to say a word to you, Dif. You know your stuff. No worries. Love the shift knob. Inspiring.
I started watching your channel cause it was recommended by Brent from Halfass Kustoms way up here in Canada and lm very grateful he did You sir are are a craftsman at heart. Your builds are great. Working with what you have and creating awesome custom works of rolling art. Your commentary is great too. Have a good one.
Yes, i watch both Halfass Kustoms and Rat Rods For Africa too, both are brilliant at what they do, the way they go about getting things done, their content and their sense of humour, subbed top both!
Hey Diff, I spent my entire life working with my hands. Do I know better than some of the things I do? Yes! But the safety glasses are scratched, the gloves have the thumb tore out and the earplugs are in the other truck. And sometimes I'm just too eager. To me, common sense is using our life experience to make decisions today. Those of us who have done much fare better than those who have not. And I can show you the scars of all my experience!:) Some people need to lighten up and enjoy the ride. You only get one!:) Thanks!
Hello Diff the last two videos were awsome, I enjoyed the music and the scenery. I agree a 100 % with you about common sense. I only hope the world doesn't lose it. I had a good laugh when you were talking about your gear knob ( or your little guy ) he could be your rusty nut. Lol Cheers 🍺🍺
I agree 100% with your words of wisdom. People are getting too happy to blame others for their own actions . The gear nob is awesome too! Been trying to think of something different to the normal for my volksrod and you just proved it can be done with a little imagination. Thanks for a brilliant channel and keep the videos coming 😃
Div, your ending quote was right on! Add the sad fact that people now tend to justify and excuse their carelessness by reasoning that if they are injured they can put the blame on someone else and hire an attorney for do sue for exorbitant damages and enjoy early retirement to lick thier wounds.
G'day Div.! love the gear knob, once again your sense of humour and creativity shines through with the pissed off face gear knob. It is also in keeping with the rest of the rat rod truck that has your stamp of humour and creativity all over it. Love your work man, keep the video's coming. Best wishes, John, Perth, Western Australia
G'day Div! 🤙🏻 Great job on the gear selector knob, fair dinkum mate, the "angry" face looks great!.....really suits your Rat truck! Cheers Div!.....🍻🇦🇺
Diff awesome job. This turned out very unique and very cool design. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
I agree fully with your understanding on safety.Its hard to find anyone with any common horse sense that knows how to use it.They are to deep in all that their computers tell them.Use the common sense safety comes naturally. By the way dig the knob.Just to throw this out there the face might need a tongue. I always make two or three to change when my mood changes.Most old geezers think alike.Your a great teacher.More power to White haired.
@@ratrodsafrica regulation is a tricky subject. Very worthy of discussion. Like many, I’m very frustrated by it and annoyed that I can’t be left alone to live my life as I want, and do the things I want… as long as nobody gets hurt. But what if somebody DOES get hurt? I have a ‘73 Dodge Dart that I bought over a year ago. I’m collecting parts and keeping it running while I prepare for a mild restoration. It needs suspension work up front (and probably the rear too). But I don’t really know what I’m doing. I want to learn by DOING it, and that comes with risks to ME, which I fully accept. But what about the risks to others of putting my potentially badly repaired car on the road? I see the “right to repair” as fundamental, but I worry that people who are totally incompetent (myself possibly included) will be risking the safety of OTHER people. And that’s why regulation developed. I think the growing “idiocy” of the people is why it’s spreading like wildfire. But what’s the solution!?!
BAD AZZ shifter knob brother! 💪🏼👿 You've given me an ideal for my Ford truck shifter knob. It would be awesome with a LED light inside, lol. I agree with you 100% about the regulations of the sissies of the world. If I choose to do something, then it's my fault. If you don't like the way I do something, then there is the door... Kick Azz Always my Brother!!! 💪🏼. Love from Florida 🇺🇲
I am glad to hear that you share my view on responsibility. Thank you for including that in one of you video's. The knob is pure genius man! Love your style.
They should make it mandatory that in order to graduate you must take 2 Years of common sense….The problem though would that most would fail class…🤔👍😂 as always Duff….your ending message was spot on sir! Enjoyed the video….👍 have a great rest of the week young man. 👍🇺🇸🙏
Love it ! Can you get ahold of a red LED light ? Soldering a piece of copper tube along the back of shifter to run wire . Cut the gear pattern into his forehead . Love your work . 🍻🍻🍻
Cool knob. Maybe think about a blue or red LED inside it? Would be a cool lighting effect. Even a multicolor LED or LEDs inside wired up, then you can change the color at will or turn it off if you get tired of it? Still enjoying your creativity as always.
Hey Diff : love your videos, your closing statement about the safety freaks i completely agree with!! My wife yelled whilst I watched your video , she said “that guy sounds like you!”… your right I agree with you!… if I don’t wear safety boots and the Avil falls on my foot who’s to blame? Iam ! No one else!! Cheers from 🇨🇦
i like your style and am encouraged to make something from a rusty 1950 oldsmobile and 48 desoto that i have... and I dont wish to put a lot of money into or a fancy paint job.. . i am in the city of calgary canada and plan on retiring to the country side in british columbia so i enjoy your videos of landscape and stock pile of doner cars and parts now i cant wait to get started thanks for your [ you tube ] videos
Great idea! The store you were at reminds me of King Metal in Baltimore. I also agree with you about safety. We have removed all responsibility and to hell with common sense......that left a long time ago. Keep the vids coming brother!!
Went to the scrap yard yesterday and picked up some metal with the intentions of copying your break to some degree. I will post the video of how it goes...wish me luck!!
Hey Div. Another great video. I really like that knob. You have a great imagination. I just might make one similar to that for my Fargo. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
I know rat rods are supposed to be rusty and petina. I like little things that grab attention. I would have to paint that shift knob yellow so it just stands out. 💥 😠💥. Great video!
Thank you for your own words to get your opinion is gold I can’t get that anywhere else and I can take it or leave it as I choose and then add my own thoughts and opinions to that and then if we are lucky we are learning and being free PEACE ☮️ brother
If you're ever unsure if you are doing something wrong or unsafe, just post it on RUclips and let the comments roll in 😅 Good job man, knob came out great
congrats on 10K super cool. who knew when they took common sense from us, some would have enough to use it :) Crichton nailed it. have a lekka one amigo
Your quote is bang on , also the shifting knob is a one of a kind as the steering wheel is. I like them both. Have an awesome day and keep the video's coming. Cheers !
You better believe it my brother! Common sense has about vanished. People buy coffee, take a drink and burn their mouth. What do they do? Sue the coffee maker. Stupid! Nobody wants to take responsibility of their actions when it’s bad, but when it’s good, they are all on it. Great shifter! 👍🏻👍🏻!!!!
man i like the way you build and explain your work.great job love the chev truck lot of good body ideas everything goes together and looks great Bjill USA keep it up
Responsibility. That's key, watch your own ass and teach your kids. I've got 2 boys and 5 grandkids, last weekend we had my 6 year old pulling trees on my tractor. He will learn to do the job and he WILL learn to be safe. We just hope he doesn't bleed to much to get there.
A very original shift knob ! I can honestly say that I have never seen hollow steel balls for sale anywhere ! As far as your commentary on safety and common sense , I must agree. I the workplace , I spend nearly as much time building guarding for the tooling and machinery as I do building the tooling and machinery. I could elaborate further but would probably get my comment taken down.
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A philosopher is found on a small ranch in a forest............ What a bonus to your build videos !!! Love you brother....of a another mother.
😄 Its my secret master plan...to throw some more philosophy at the guys as time goes on... don't tell anyone!😄
Thank you! I'm so glad you addressed the safety issue. I always tell people "You do you, and I'll do me". I can only imagine the comments people have made concerning Your safety! Great job on the shifter knob.
Thanks Rick. Yes, I like that. I will just do me!😂
Amen Brother.
My dad always told me - "son, if you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough". I've lived by that credo pretty much my whole life but you also must accept responsibility for your choices, no matter how good or bad they may have been.
Wise dad, clever son!
Awesome morning brother !!! Just woke up lol !!! My morning lol !!! My work time is 10 pm to 6 am !!!!! Thanks for another genius idea !!! Your genuine craftsmanship is deeply appreciated !!! I salute you brother !!! And thank you for the quotation !!! Words that are true as rain !!!! Hope yall are having a leeka day say hi to everyone for me !!!!
I back you 100% for your comments about personal responsibility. Common sense is no longer common it seems. Bing watched this build over several days. Thanks for everything you do.
Thanks for the support brother!
Love the knob. And your end statements are dead on! Thank's for another fun video Duff
Thanks for your "Responsibility" rant. It's good to see that I'm not the only one who feels that way. BTW, I like that shift knob.
Good to hear from a brother who feels the same way
Life does have its ups and downs. Hobbies are needed to help us control these. Having fun and fulfilling those ups and down is what life does.
Boet!!! Gear shift turned out sweet!!! Well said about safety and common sense!!! Hope all is well in the forest!!!!
Thanks boet. Teach them kids right!
Nice shift knob and I couldn't agree more with the quote and your commentary . We'll soon have stop signs on the top of step ladders.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love the ladder comment 👍🇺🇸⚜️🔥
😂 Hear you about those stop signs!
I have a T-shirt with the saying, Common sense is not very Common anymore!
Love the channel and your Vibe! Keep them coming.
Thanks Ron
Love it! A couple of little devil horns on that emoji shifter would look pretty cool.
Not a bad idea! Version 2.0 😂
great idea on using the emoji, an artefact of modern culture incorporated into the age-old rat rod 😊
Never thought of it that way! Great observation!
Have a good day Duff
Dude I cant believe that shifter knob. Great job you nailed it.
Thank you so much!
Great looking Gear Knob Div. Great words too. I reckon pain is a great teacher. Best lesson ever and you tend to remember it. Keep it up Div we're all loving it 👍
Thanks guys!
I'm a safety freak like you can't believe. Never occurred to me to say a word to you, Dif. You know your stuff. No worries. Love the shift knob. Inspiring.
Thanks brother!
I started watching your channel cause it was recommended by Brent from Halfass Kustoms way up here in Canada and lm very grateful he did You sir are are a craftsman at heart. Your builds are great. Working with what you have and creating awesome custom works of rolling art. Your commentary is great too. Have a good one.
Thank you very much! Welcome to my shop!
Yes, i watch both Halfass Kustoms and Rat Rods For Africa too, both are brilliant at what they do, the way they go about getting things done, their content and their sense of humour, subbed top both!
@@susankelly7778 totally agree!!
Me too came here because of Brent
Me too came here because of Brent
Hey Diff, I spent my entire life working with my hands. Do I know better than some of the things I do? Yes! But the safety glasses are scratched, the gloves have the thumb tore out and the earplugs are in the other truck. And sometimes I'm just too eager. To me, common sense is using our life experience to make decisions today. Those of us who have done much fare better than those who have not. And I can show you the scars of all my experience!:) Some people need to lighten up and enjoy the ride. You only get one!:) Thanks!
Right on brother!
Hello Diff the last two videos were awsome, I enjoyed the music and the scenery. I agree a 100 % with you about common sense. I only hope the world doesn't lose it. I had a good laugh when you were talking about your gear knob ( or your little guy ) he could be your rusty nut. Lol Cheers 🍺🍺
Glad you enjoyed man. Unfortunately common sense is already dead. For the most part, so is common decency...
I agree 100% with your words of wisdom. People are getting too happy to blame others for their own actions .
The gear nob is awesome too! Been trying to think of something different to the normal for my volksrod and you just proved it can be done with a little imagination. Thanks for a brilliant channel and keep the videos coming 😃
That's pretty cool scary face nice touch
Div, your ending quote was right on! Add the sad fact that people now tend to justify and excuse their carelessness by reasoning that if they are injured they can put the blame on someone else and hire an attorney for do sue for exorbitant damages and enjoy early retirement to lick thier wounds.
Messed up world... and getting worse
Tell'em about it Diff.........Love it!! Shalom friend.
hey Diff....looks like you got a scammer here....
Div,
That is a great idea, I'm going to steal that one.
Bart
Please do!
That shifter ball looks cool
Thanks!
Cool shifter knob Div
Never finish a rat rod , best part
😂 Yes, they never get finished!
I agree whole heartedly my friend! And the shifter knob looks cool! Its the cat's meow! Lol
😅Thanks
Nice ,look good with a LED inside it .
Really like the gear shift know. You're fun to watch . Agree with you on your quote. Keep up with the videos. Love the content.
Thanks brother!
G'day Div.! love the gear knob, once again your sense of humour and creativity shines through with the pissed off face gear knob. It is also in keeping with the rest of the rat rod truck that has your stamp of humour and creativity all over it. Love your work man, keep the video's coming. Best wishes, John, Perth, Western Australia
Thanks mate!
G'day Div! 🤙🏻
Great job on the gear selector knob, fair dinkum mate, the "angry" face looks great!.....really suits your Rat truck!
Cheers Div!.....🍻🇦🇺
Thanks Stevo!
Well said! Love the knob.
Diff awesome job. This turned out very unique and very cool design. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Well said mate, well said. Common sense is very uncommon, and we live in a world of nobody taking personal responsibility.
Need some red LED lights for the eyes lol.
Yep safety comes to the one holding the tool.
Keep up your great videos man.
Thank you. Yes, red eyes will look mean!
Cracker of a video man, thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge.
I agree fully with your understanding on safety.Its hard to find anyone with any common horse sense that knows how to use it.They are to deep in all that their computers tell them.Use the common sense safety comes naturally. By the way dig the knob.Just to throw this out there the face might need a tongue. I always make two or three to change when my mood changes.Most old geezers think alike.Your a great teacher.More power to White haired.
👍 Making some interchangeable knobs is a good idea🙂
Shift knob looks hella cool
Thanks!
Could have been a character out of Running on Empty the greatest car film ever made in Australia
Never seen the movie. Sounds good
It’s a pretty cool knob! You’re dead on correct with that opinion piece at the end. Totally agree. 😊👍👍
Knew you would agree! 😄
@@ratrodsafrica regulation is a tricky subject. Very worthy of discussion. Like many, I’m very frustrated by it and annoyed that I can’t be left alone to live my life as I want, and do the things I want… as long as nobody gets hurt. But what if somebody DOES get hurt?
I have a ‘73 Dodge Dart that I bought over a year ago. I’m collecting parts and keeping it running while I prepare for a mild restoration. It needs suspension work up front (and probably the rear too). But I don’t really know what I’m doing. I want to learn by DOING it, and that comes with risks to ME, which I fully accept. But what about the risks to others of putting my potentially badly repaired car on the road?
I see the “right to repair” as fundamental, but I worry that people who are totally incompetent (myself possibly included) will be risking the safety of OTHER people.
And that’s why regulation developed. I think the growing “idiocy” of the people is why it’s spreading like wildfire. But what’s the solution!?!
@@aceadman this kind of discussion is a long one brother! We need to sit around a table!😅
@@ratrodsafrica 😊 I’d like that. But the odds are long. You never know though!
BAD AZZ shifter knob brother! 💪🏼👿
You've given me an ideal for my Ford truck shifter knob. It would be awesome with a LED light inside, lol.
I agree with you 100% about the regulations of the sissies of the world. If I choose to do something, then it's my fault. If you don't like the way I do something, then there is the door...
Kick Azz Always my Brother!!! 💪🏼. Love from Florida 🇺🇲
You said it my man! Thanks!
Cool gearshift knob it looks easy to make too
Thanks. Yea, and many possibilities😄
I am glad to hear that you share my view on responsibility. Thank you for including that in one of you video's. The knob is pure genius man! Love your style.
Yeah man, most people have lost the plot when it comes to responsibility! 🙂 Thanks brother
They should make it mandatory that in order to graduate you must take 2
Years of common sense….The problem though would that most would fail class…🤔👍😂 as always Duff….your ending message was spot on sir! Enjoyed the video….👍 have a great rest of the week young man. 👍🇺🇸🙏
Really cool idea on the gear shift knob
Thank you!
It's your choice !
Love it man
Righteous! Very well done. 🦇🥸
Thank you! Cheers!
Amen to the thoughts at the end of your video.
Thanks. You are one of us!😄
Love it ! Can you get ahold of a red LED light ? Soldering a piece of copper tube along the back of shifter to run wire . Cut the gear pattern into his forehead . Love your work . 🍻🍻🍻
Thank you. That would look cool!
Love it Div, I agree 100% common sense isn't too common anymore. Love the gear knob
Yes Sir!
common scene is not common anymore! well said
Pretty cool man, I can dig it! Rock on 🤘 brother man, rock on 🤘! And yeah, I agree with you on that last bit, right on man!
Thanks bro!
Nice touch on the shifter 👍
Thanks 👍
Hell yes Diff 🙌
Cool knob. Maybe think about a blue or red LED inside it? Would be a cool lighting effect. Even a multicolor LED or LEDs inside wired up, then you can change the color at will or turn it off if you get tired of it? Still enjoying your creativity as always.
Yeah, that will be a cool next step!
Wow! I need to make a couple of these for my MGB and my Dodge Charger. Amazing work.
Thanks. Please do!
Hey Diff : love your videos, your closing statement about the safety freaks i completely agree with!! My wife yelled whilst I watched your video , she said “that guy sounds like you!”… your right I agree with you!… if I don’t wear safety boots and the Avil falls on my foot who’s to blame? Iam ! No one else!! Cheers from 🇨🇦
Good to hear from a true brother!😀
Duff I told my daughter when she went to college! Don’t lose your common sense! You can make through this world with it!
Wise man!
i like your style and am encouraged to make something from a rusty 1950 oldsmobile and 48 desoto that i have... and I dont wish to put a lot of money into or a fancy paint job.. . i am in the city of calgary canada and plan on retiring to the country side in british columbia so i enjoy your videos of landscape and stock pile of doner cars and parts now i cant wait to get started thanks for your [ you tube ] videos
I will be VERY happy if my stuff serve to inspire you! No need to throw a lot of money at it to have a lot of fun. All the best with your plans!
Great idea! The store you were at reminds me of King Metal in Baltimore. I also agree with you about safety. We have removed all responsibility and to hell with common sense......that left a long time ago. Keep the vids coming brother!!
Thanks brother!
Went to the scrap yard yesterday and picked up some metal with the intentions of copying your break to some degree. I will post the video of how it goes...wish me luck!!
@@rustloversgarage awesome! I'm sure it will turn out just fine. All the best and enjoy!
Creativity at its Finest!
Thank you!
the last part of your video was well said, i could not have said it better myself buddy. Good job keep up the crazy builds i love it.
Good to hear from a brother who agrees!👍
Hey Div. Another great video. I really like that knob. You have a great imagination. I just might make one similar to that for my Fargo. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
Thanks man. I'd be honored if you make something similar!😀
I agree with you, if I don't I'm not stopping you from it . If I hurt myself I did it
Kool shifter knob and that saying is so true. I totally agree
Thanks!
U r welcome. Love the rat rods
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Shift knob looks great, a lot more attitude than the stocker 👍
as for you’re footnote, AMEN BROTHER!!!!!!!!!
Great comments at the end of your video. Two thumbs up buddy
Thank you kindly!
I know rat rods are supposed to be rusty and petina. I like little things that grab attention. I would have to paint that shift knob yellow so it just stands out. 💥 😠💥. Great video!
That's how you make it your own! 😀
Very well said. Thanks for the video 👍
Thank you for your own words to get your opinion is gold I can’t get that anywhere else and I can take it or leave it as I choose and then add my own thoughts and opinions to that and then if we are lucky we are learning and being free
PEACE ☮️ brother
The truck turned out awesome can't wait to see what the next ratrods gonna be.
Thanks
Looks good 👍👍
If you're ever unsure if you are doing something wrong or unsafe, just post it on RUclips and let the comments roll in 😅 Good job man, knob came out great
😂 Jip. Except this old greybeard dont give a damn about idiots!😅
congrats on 10K super cool. who knew when they took common sense from us, some would have enough to use it :) Crichton nailed it. have a lekka one amigo
Thanks! They not getting my common sense!😅
Personal responsibility is key.
Glad to hear you agree.
The MISSING key!
Hudson time 👍
Pretty dang kool knob man
Thank you!
I can see being safe in what I do but agree it's my responsibility alone and nobody else . Keep up the great work you do .
Your quote is bang on , also the shifting knob is a one of a kind as the steering wheel is. I like them both. Have an awesome day and keep the video's coming. Cheers !
Thanks man!
You better believe it my brother! Common sense has about vanished. People buy coffee, take a drink and burn their mouth. What do they do? Sue the coffee maker. Stupid!
Nobody wants to take responsibility of their actions when it’s bad, but when it’s good, they are all on it.
Great shifter! 👍🏻👍🏻!!!!
Like you said bro!
Shit happens move you live and learn It makes you even more tougher love your channel and the gear knob looks cool
Thanks!
Sweet great quote
Yes man!
RIGHT ON BROTHER
You are one of us bro!
Personal Responsibility !!!!! !!!
Yes Sir! Sorely lacking these days...
Awesome! just Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
man i like the way you build and explain your work.great job love the chev truck lot of good body ideas everything goes together and looks great Bjill USA keep it up
Glad you like it. Thanks Billy!
I love it , cool as hell
Looks good
Awesome
Responsibility.
That's key, watch your own ass and teach your kids. I've got 2 boys and 5 grandkids, last weekend we had my 6 year old pulling trees on my tractor. He will learn to do the job and he WILL learn to be safe. We just hope he doesn't bleed to much to get there.
Way to go brother!
Since it’s hollow might be kinda neat to have a little red light in there showing throw eyes and mouth
That would be cool
Incredible nicely done Duf very nice it’s a pity you cannot put a red or green led light inside it for it to glow
Thanks brother. I can do that, but will never see it... the old man sleeps at night!😂
thanks man
Pretty artistic.
Thank you.
That was a cool little add on Where does the guy go to get steel balls at the ballstore I've never seen a menanny store in California ever
Got it in the decorative section of my local steel supply store
A very original shift knob ! I can honestly say that I have never seen hollow steel balls for sale anywhere ! As far as your commentary on safety and common sense , I must agree. I the workplace , I spend nearly as much time building guarding for the tooling and machinery as I do building the tooling and machinery. I could elaborate further but would probably get my comment taken down.
You telling me they sell stuff here you can't find in the States? Can't believe it! Knew you would feel the same way about safety...