Axle Swap for Ed's LJ20 That Was Stuck 40 Years In The Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Today is the day Ed's Golden Nugget gets an axle swap! The first ones we got ended up not being the right size, so Matt's Off Road Recovery came to the rescue and found another Suzuki that had the right axles. Check it out!
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@apainlessone 2 жыл бұрын

When you get the Nugget done, You and Matt should take it out to Sand Hollow and have it become a “rescue” with Ed along…I would love to see his face when he recognizes it is. You could put a cutout of Ed behind the wheel when you drive up 😂

@MrQuequito 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea

@jamesbryant2704 2 жыл бұрын

For sure

@amudlifecrisis 2 жыл бұрын

Do this!!!!!

@kenbrown102 2 жыл бұрын

Yessss this is a fantastic idea… Matt, are you listening?

@dsrtwalker9671 2 жыл бұрын

i dont comment on anything on youtube much but i think that this needs to happen, dont let us down matt

@samhughes2241 2 жыл бұрын

I like this guy . If he makes a mistake he don't try to hide it. It happens to everybody but he shows it. like when he put the leaf springs on backwards, any mechanic will tell you that thats real stuff. you have a new subscriber and viewer. keep it up my friend.

@kramnoslaw4474 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching them little over a yr these guys are good ppl

@jacobmello5126 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree, plus we learn along with him in a very entertaining way

@coyoteden3773 2 жыл бұрын

Matts off road recovery is the same way .both good guys.

@brandonrobinson2251 2 жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed!

@gailtaylor1636 2 жыл бұрын

He appears to build stuff they way my dad did. Hold this while I tack it...eight rods later...it's tacked. No jigs just tape measure and eyeball. And he was a machinist for GM back-in-the-day.

@TimeBucks 2 жыл бұрын

Ed is going to be so happy

@fourbanger 2 жыл бұрын

He's going to be blown away

@nevergiveup6350 2 жыл бұрын

Ed is the best

@spacemanski 2 жыл бұрын

The secret is that at 84 he really doesn't care

@WildXNatur 2 жыл бұрын

Ed won't be around by the time they get this done unfortunately.

@jabnorcal 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildXNatur You're that person that always walks around with your glass half empty...I feel sad for you.

@fordasquirrlles2649 2 жыл бұрын

Once the LJ is finished it would be cool if they surprise Ed with it by an ordinary “recovery” or something. “We got a call for someone stuck in the dunes and we’ll get em out” and there is the LJ in all its glory.

@Clean97gti 2 жыл бұрын

yes, this right here!!

@trxtech3010 2 жыл бұрын

They will never do that though lol

@chuckk458 2 жыл бұрын

@@trxtech3010 They did that with Matt’s subscriber award, lol

@ittyalexander264 2 жыл бұрын

My sister's and I found your page after watching Matt's video on removing the Suzuki and we're glad we did. My sister Indigo came out to the barn yelling there's another golden nugget video. I am welding a support arm on our combine and everything stopped so we could watch the continuing saga of the Golden nugget.

@timothygeiger437 2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch them all? Matt kept teasing a special operation a few months ago, then he made the preview teaser video about the top secret operation. It was great when they did go after it. You was able to watch them fairly close together, weeks ago we had to wait a week in between videos😄 that was some operation golden nugget recovery😄 even making a submarine out of the golden nugget😂

@coldblue9mm 2 жыл бұрын

@BIBLE DEFENDER 144 Hey, Costco has tons of aluminum foil so you can make hats for you and all your conspiracy theorist friends. How'd Jade Helm work out for all you kooks?

@barneyrubble5801 2 жыл бұрын

I can hear Ed's voice: "It about 40 degrees today, we have another Suzuki that we need the axles out of, but we're going to get 'em out."

@lonniet.2816 2 жыл бұрын

I LIKE THAT YOU ARE TEACHING YOUR SONS HOW TO WORK AND NOT BE AFRAID OF HARD WORK!

@chazfaz3595 2 жыл бұрын

"We screwed up; but we're skilled at it now... we were just practicin'..." Love it! That focus on the positive assessment of your work is the attitude that removes barriers, drives progress, and builds & maintains character/mental health in those hearing it and seeing its effects (e.g., your son and viewers). That is a "Golden Nugget"!

@jonboi2527 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@johntalley1908 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome build y'all could do 45 min videos on these custom builds and I'd be glued

@2131taco 2 жыл бұрын

I always get bummed when they end lol. So I’m with ya

@getchasome6230 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing just the frame on the giant front axel I'm in love. This is gonna be a bada$$ little buggy and Ed's gonna be shocked

@FishyFriendsForever 2 жыл бұрын

about 30 min is max for my attention span. but man, I really enjoy these. another of my favorites on youtube, Vice Grip Garage, just put out a 2 hour episode. I doubt I watch it tho. I'd rather have 4 - 30 min videos for my schedule/attention span. But I sure am anxious to see these projects complete and on the trail!

@2131taco 2 жыл бұрын

@@FishyFriendsForever I’m right at 30 minutes in on vice grips episode lol. I’ve been stuck on his channel for years now. Glad I found fab rats though bc they remind me a lot of each other. Good stuff

@dandog7653 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. I keep looking at the remaining time hoping there is still plenty to go. Love hangin out with the fab rats

@roberterickson6331 2 жыл бұрын

That was funny as hell you just walked over and picked the engine up and out by hand great episode as always can't wait for the next golden nugget video

@Robobot1 2 жыл бұрын

That had me cracking up. Had to watch it 2 times

@xjcrawlin91 2 жыл бұрын

I know, had to go back and watch it again to see if my eyes were tricking me 😂

@bmooch1 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed that was great

@stout_tossme7541 2 жыл бұрын

Laughed my ass off.

@patseabough8283 2 жыл бұрын

I as well had to do a double take

@R1Kyle 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you are teaching your kids to think for themselves. My dad when I was young would tell me " You try and figure it out yourself and if you cannot figure it out I will come show you but you better pay attention because I am only going to show you once!" I sure miss my dad.

@637man3 2 жыл бұрын

My eyebrows when you hoisted the motor, remembered it was a Jimny with a sewing machine sized engine. Those were 2 cyl/ 2 stroke, if I recall, but the Nugget may have had something different to meet local requirements. The LJ20 series is pure gold, it's name is wonderfully appropriate. Ed may not shed a tear- though I bet there are those- but there's gonna be a lot of cutting onions on the viewer side when he see's what you have done. Thanks for bringing us all together, shows what love can do.

@roguedalek900 2 жыл бұрын

They had a second series that was 4 cylinder liquid cooled then came the Samauri

@markthegunplumber8376 2 жыл бұрын

I like the story time with Paul. I used to do that with my Sons. The Boys went to Mom one day and said" Why does Dad tell us all this stuff not to do" so she asked me. I said because i have done a ton of stupid stuff when i was young and i'm just narrowing down their options when figuring stuff out. I always let them do a lot of their own figuring till i saw them about to do something dangerous or way wrong. Then i drop a little knowledge on them and walk off. We always made sure the boys had bikes and motorcycles etc. to keep them away from girls as long as we could and the girls had horses to keep them away from boys as long as we could. It worked out pretty well.

@bobbiemitch 2 жыл бұрын

Good judgement comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgement.

@gailtaylor1636 2 жыл бұрын

First thing my Dad taught me is about leverage. Don't hurt yourself by straining. Figure out a way to use your legs or body weight to your advantage. Of course I only weighed 100lbs so had no other option. Was 11.

@vincentlamoureux8446 2 жыл бұрын

I love the “Stories with Paul” segment 👌🏽😊

@Eyes0penNoFear 2 жыл бұрын

What a great story!

@ronwilken5219 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, my dad used to drive a model A in South Africa and Rhodesia in the 1930's and he told the story of when they got to a river with steep banks that they couldn't drive up they'd turn the rear axle over and have an extra low forward gear that would enable them to ford the river. Sometimes a steep hill would be impassable so they'd turn the car around and reverse up. The reverse gear was much lower ratio than first gear. Regards from Canada's banana belt.👍🇨🇦🤞

@matthewcampbell8071 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a trending video on a rust bucket! The world now sees value in old stuff

@DavidCoffinLL 2 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for this channel I still believe they would do this for Ed!!!

@SC-ti9cj 2 жыл бұрын

She’s coming along just fine……. Love how you allowed Jace to figure the forklift out ! Best way to teach someone is let them do it!! Great family stuff accompanied by great skills and builds. Thanks y’all ✌️

@craighearn747 2 жыл бұрын

Smart to not be under it while he is learning though.

@patrickhale2270 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah proper training is overrated and safety too!

@SC-ti9cj 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickhale2270 ha ha you noticed he was supervised the entire time right!? Let them figure out with proper supervision and they will learn faster and remember better….. at least that’s been my experience throughout my own life….. enjoy your week sir

@danfuchs7324 2 жыл бұрын

... all eyes are on you right now.... this is the biggest build on the net ...we know you will do Ed proud.... truly golden nuggets

@brandonrobinson2251 2 жыл бұрын

Said it before and I’ll say it again. This build series has to be my favorite yet. Not because of the vehicle but the story and the man behind it.

@kaliurayanza4818 2 жыл бұрын

NO! Mahalo! ( Thank You )! For Being AWESOME!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼. And Thank You Gramma Lali!! ❤️

@azpapa9347 2 жыл бұрын

I love to see a father that's not raising boys, so much a training fine young men! I think it's awesome for them to see you honoring Ed like this. Thanks for posting.

@jeffpoplin558 2 жыл бұрын

Sure hope y'all put all the episodes onto a DVD so Ed can watch the build on his "new-fangled" DVD player! haha

@rupe53 2 жыл бұрын

might have to do a VCR format for Ed.

@CaptainKevin 2 жыл бұрын

Ed actually bought a DVD player, so they could watch his skydiving video.

@rupe53 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainKevin ... I had forgotten about that. Good catch.

@jeffreeves1567 2 жыл бұрын

This would be a great idea. The question is, would you have him watch the episode collection or give him the live reveal first. 🤔

@rupe53 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreeves1567 ... good question. Ed's a smart guy and you just know his wheels are turning because nobody goes to all that trouble for recovering a vehicle and just lets it sit in a storage yard. He's quietly sitting on the sidelines but still wondering what the crew is up to. If it were me calling the shots I would make a DVD showing parts of the teardown with guys shaking their heads about how bad things are... then stay tuned for part two! That's when they pull up in front of his place with the finished deal for a surprise party.

@mattbrown3400 2 жыл бұрын

TRENDING !!! AGAIN!!! EDs little Suzuki is turning into some great content! While watching Paul kill it with his skills is appealing to everyone! I don’t know who wouldn’t love this!?!?!?

@forresthamiltonjr6765 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love self taught and learned in age I don't know how many times in the 80s and 90s I spent sitting in a library reading chiltons repair manuals to go home and fix my rigs

@shadetreecatfishing5729 2 жыл бұрын

love how you just snatch the motor out and set it on the floor.

@ModernDayTemplar606 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Ed sitting on the frame inspecting your work😆. When you picked up that engine it brought back some really old memories. I worked in a salvage yard with a 6.5 foot 275 pound deaf guy if we was pulling a 4 or 6 cylinder engine out by the time I backed the wrecker up to use the boom he already had it on the ground.

@firesurfer 2 жыл бұрын

:) I knew an old carpenter that was huge. He went to the temp line for lights and stuck his tongue in the socket. Yep, I think it's live.

@Jeffrey-Flys 2 жыл бұрын

He lifted that Suzie motor like a 3hp Briggs n Stratt… 😂

@brianadams429 2 жыл бұрын

I had a 86 samurai 1.2 liter, whole suzuki didn't weight crap. Engine, trans , and transfercase are aluminum. It was a spring over with a small Body lift on 33x14.00 boggers that were cut. It wouldn't pull a greased string out of a cats ass, but I could go across mud that would swallow other trucks just because it was so light. I miss that little woods toy.

@jessebellis478 2 жыл бұрын

Long live Ed's LJ20 !! Zukis for life ! Nuthing compares to the old school zuks !! Best of road zuki in the world !!

@Trucktiger2468 2 жыл бұрын

I respect how your boys know how to take care of the mechanical issues of their go cart. Well done, pop.

@rodrissanen7047 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite series, from hauling it out through that rough trail to this complete rebuild.. Great stuff!

@waynefields4813 2 жыл бұрын

This has us glued to the Sunday morning notifications like an old woman glued to a soap opera, thanks for all you do and the people that make it happen, (Grammy)

@rogermayfield6210 2 жыл бұрын

She made to make life great only way to live long is the memory and every detail is perfect

@qotyit1655 2 жыл бұрын

The Golden Nugget is getting brighter by the day, can't wait to see it shine.

@getchasome6230 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt let that body sit outside man, you dont want it to start rusting..

@andywilliment581 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😎

@Jacobbunt 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@fordcougar99 2 жыл бұрын

40years plus 4 weeks, I think it'll be ok.

@AttorneyBCollins 2 жыл бұрын

I think instead of Start, you meant Finish.

@getchasome6230 2 жыл бұрын

@@AttorneyBCollins Possibly

@BrianSmart1959 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you just nonchalantly just grab the engine and lift it out. Handled. I think my Cub Cadet lawn tractor has a bigger motor.

@TheJayDawgZ 2 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing, probably weighs 25 pounds

@sgttomas 2 жыл бұрын

This stood out for sure!

@Timberwolf69 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this should have been a 21.9 in³ two-stroke engine...

@tdrive398 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing on those little nuggets weighed much of anything! You could basically lift up either the front end or rear end by yourself and shift the position if you got stuck. 😊

@suzysuzuki8865 Ай бұрын

@@tdrive398me and my brother pick mine up to show people how light it is lol

@hellenbeer8315 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the honesty; "We dont know what we're doing". This is why I love you. You give me hope that the good ol' American way is still alive.

@andrewhooks2723 2 жыл бұрын

your story with the upside-down axle brought back memories, I tool did the same, I used a pinto axle for a tractor rear end, and yes, I had 3 reverses and 1 forward. never forgot that lesson.

@stephenmelton7706 2 жыл бұрын

Voted up just because I think what your doing for Ed is amazing! This country needs more people like you and Matt.

@dianeenlow123 2 жыл бұрын

Paul has the most positive outlook on everything even a mistake. I received my order fairly quick, didn’t notice you were behind.

@hoganmaughan3273 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are #8 on the "trending" list with KZfaq, right now! So awesome to see you guys finally getting some recognition to the masses, like is well deserved!!!

@quentinkeller5174 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you grandma for being a amazing mom and grandma. I will wait for black Friday deals. Hope Michelle sister is ready for what's happening. We was ,charmed bye the Louisiana folks for sometime now. And looks like Utah is next big thing.

@loucatozzi7656 2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa, a lumberjack by trade, was real proud of the fact that he still has the first ax he ever bought 40 years ago. He has only replaced the handle about 5 times and the head twice!

@austinwilson8929 2 жыл бұрын

How is it the same axe then if everything has been replaced, serious question i can understand new handles on the same head but you said hes replaced the head too

@cotton-Dave 2 жыл бұрын

@@austinwilson8929 I took it that he was joking, but, you never know...

@jerrygraham5432 2 жыл бұрын

Lou is referencing the philosophical question known as The Ship of Theseus.

@Sashazur 2 жыл бұрын

@@jerrygraham5432 Which is: If you've replaced every part on a ship over time to the point that nothing original is left, is it still the same ship or is it a different one? (this was thousands of years before trucks existed 😉). It's the same question for anything made up of multiple parts or pieces - anything from an ax to a truck. When you're thinking about it, consider if it matters how quickly or slowly it happens.

@marilynbenn2083 2 жыл бұрын

@@austinwilson8929 it’s the ship of Theseus question. Philosophers debated the question thousands of years ago and it is still used in teaching and debating philosophically important questions today. Look it up -> I bet you’ll find it really interesting! Cheers mate.

@jrhpng 2 жыл бұрын

Just after 3am New Zealand time, perfect timing as I can't get back to sleep... 👍 Keep up the awesome videos.

@HangitRite 2 жыл бұрын

9:30 am in Alabama,United states and my after breakfast channel

@jamesengle1193 2 жыл бұрын

You could have done a 20 HP Briggs &Straton engine swap on it. Lol

@Adventcha 2 жыл бұрын

Another Kiwi watching here too! 🙂

@TrevorDennis100 2 жыл бұрын

@@Adventcha And one more here, Blenheim. I think Kiwis appreciate Paul's number 8 wire fix anything ability. We should make him an honoury Kiwi.

@charga-nz8032 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrevorDennis100 & here!

@RIDERSONLINEORG 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your series on Ed's vehicle after watching Robbie's stuff. What a cool way for you guys to cross-advertise your talents. I'm enjoying the hell out of watching that vehicle come together and learning more about you guys in a way I never would have otherwise. Kudos to you all! Jeff 😁👍

@mattstewart4713 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Paul and thank you Michelle for editing all the videos. Love your channel and especially your interactions with your wife and family. I especially like how you don’t overbuild your projects. This is a working mans channel that shows how most home mechanics put things together without spending tons of money. You guys are the best!!!!!

@FishyFriendsForever 2 жыл бұрын

Paul feels like Superman just manhandling those old axles around and lifting the engine/trans out. Keep up the great work. The rust/lack of rust just blows my mind. Being from Pennsylvania, none of those bolts would have come out and frame would be paper thin. Keep up the great work! Keep the boys in the shop!

@kevinshiley9061 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm from PA and the garbage they put on the roads destroys a new truck in 3 or 4 years. The salt is bad but the pretreatment is just metal eating acid!!

@ronaldfulton1175 2 жыл бұрын

Scenery Hill here. And it changes bolt head and nut sizes...torch and welder time !

@clintk4691 2 жыл бұрын

Heard about you guys through Matt's off road recovery, started watching to see what's happening with the Golden nugget. Sticking around because y'all seem like awesome people with some good content. Glad to hear you're able to expand your shop and bring on more people to help out. Keep up the good work!

@murderedjku 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see Ed's reaction to this thing when it's done! just imagine all of the memories hes gonna re live once he hops in and drives it down the road..

@jamesallion7648 2 жыл бұрын

This episode shows everything I love about this channel. Doing wonderful things for a good friend and teaching the youngsters some life skills along the way! Keep it up!

@mrhighlight8771 2 жыл бұрын

Who's with me when you seen the video uploaded and then the blood started pushing with excitement 💯😍.. I love this nuggets story and it has the best off road suspension ever and giving it hell is golden at 45 mph

@bigtsperspective5831 2 жыл бұрын

Just saying thank you for making my life a little rustier !! 😎

@irgaming-ho4dg 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see Ed drive the golden nugget!

@steven.h0629 2 жыл бұрын

OMG .. I had to laugh at the forklift apprentice .. I did the same thing with a stand-up lift and my eight yr old son.. "OK Son.. number one, don't drop the boat engine through the hull.. " 😲😲 he's a big boy now.. thanks Son. It was a 455 olds and the lift had extender forks to adjust the reach as well.. all through one joystick.. the little boy mastered it.. with a lot of coaching of course.

@roberthall7721 2 жыл бұрын

Man, for as roached as that body is, the frame is actually in really good shape. Still has the paint on it. Can't wait to see how it turns out.👍

@toddcoon1730 2 жыл бұрын

Its a Suzuki thing. Japanese steel.

@j1gly-pq576 2 жыл бұрын

@@toddcoon1730 it’s just pre-90’s when frames consisted of structural steel and weren’t made of origami sheet metal, also a Japanese thing.

@djrand62 2 жыл бұрын

"Thanks for letting me pack your merch!" What a lady! Grandma Lolly is gem!

@davidconaway2830 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, I'm a 57 year old former jet engine mechanic and woodworker. Watching you inspires me to become a better welder and at least a "sort of competent" fabricator. Love the videos and the "can do" attitude you always display and pass onto your kids.

@chadrathbone 2 жыл бұрын

The weather reports will never be the same, can’t wait.

@jonboi2527 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh man this thing is going to be so rad!! Funny how Paul just hosted that motor up like it was nothing 💪🏼 lol

@markphillips6998 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled upon your channel from matts off road recovery, anyone helping out edd on the nugget gets my subscription for sure

@dougalexander7204 2 жыл бұрын

Paul is a cool and special guy with so much common sense knowkedge. Michelle a beautiful, loving and caring wife. Together they make a good team and parents to their Patawans.

@ariedekker7350 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing this video to me. Please stay safe and let God protect you all.

@thejunkyardnecromancer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving the journey of this little Suzuki! I can't wait to see it finished, and I can't wait to see Ed's reaction when he sees it!

@paulcooper2897 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the "theme" music during the time lapse segments .. I NEED that playing on a loop in my garage! Ed is going to love this! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@bornshire4761 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say this is a great little build. Those that are younger wanting to learn about how to build a little rig for almost no money, this is a must see video with all sorts of ideas and details to help them.

@nathanrieck2112 2 жыл бұрын

Paul I love hearing you tell stuff to your kids. Sounds just like my dad. We were just practicing is a classic. I have yet to hear my dad’s favorite so maybe you can use it in the future. “It’s half your fault, you were watching me put it on the wrong way.”

@utahradioman 2 жыл бұрын

Just took the dog out and when I returned, I saw a Fabrats notification on my phone. Can't wait to see the progress of the Golden Nugget! Keep up the good work guys!!!😃❤💯💪👍

@shaneroper5470 2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to the reaction from Ed when you guys present this to him complete!

@504carl 2 жыл бұрын

For the years I've been watching KZfaq videos on restorations, this is the first time I've ever seen someone working on a Suzuki other than a Ford or Chevrolet.

@himssendol6512 2 жыл бұрын

I have a weird wish to see Ed’s nugget become super juiced up and do some off road recovery of its own.

@bruceleealmighty 2 жыл бұрын

Looking for a numerical sequence on this rebuild. Glad that you have enough donor vehicles in which to choose from. Love the "figure it out." Not even say, See that button that says brake. That was absolute GOLD. That was cognitive teaching at its pinnacle.

@sandkworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Love what is happening for Ed. Thanks guys from the bottom of the world’s heart. Humanity is alive and well with y’all and Matt.

@jamesholland4983 2 жыл бұрын

I really really like it that you and your family work together like you do. I was a auto mechanic all my life and I leaned it all from my dad. And I had my own business for forty years thanks to my dad. I am now retired due to my health and boy do I really really miss it. Just please please keep up the good work. You all are amazing

@jamesfoley9097 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha - THAT takes me back - at 5:00, Paul muckles on to the engine & plays engine hoist, sets it on the floor. Did the same thing to my first car, 3-cylinder 2-stroke Saab.

@thomasjarosz7406 2 жыл бұрын

Fab Rats, Ed going to Love this. God Bless

@kevinarsenault5609 2 жыл бұрын

Also if you’re looking to put more confortable seats in it, Suzuki swift/geo metro seats fit nicely. I have some in my samurai

@user-vm3hz9vf8e 2 жыл бұрын

FAB RATS #7 ON TRENDING... HELL YES GUYS!!! Congratulations you all deserve it!!! :D

@GetKruked 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you guys tell your kids to just "figure it out". My wife and I say the same to our kids as well.

@michaelknight1980 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I lived closer to you. My 2000 ranger can use your expertise in regards to welding some off road bumpers and few other things. Absolutely love this channel !!

@samhughes2241 2 жыл бұрын

Go to amazon and check out there front winch bumper. I bought 1 and it's a direct bolt on to the frame and very reasonable price.

@davidcampbell4465 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 ranger myself. Would love to have him rework it for an off roader...

@hendrickson674 2 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed last week. Popped up on my feed when I watched one of Matt’s videos. Playing catch-up on the older ones. Very laid back and enjoyable. Reminds me of my younger years in my dad’s barn. My profile picture shows the side of that barn and one of the old Case VA series tractors he had for parts. I was never able to grasp mechanics, but stick welding and making do with what was laying around is still with me

@mikeweaver238 Жыл бұрын

I started watching HeavyD then Matt now y’all. I love how God brings good people together !!!

@CPthetooladdict 2 жыл бұрын

🔵 The little fellars getting some new legs lieutenant Dan!!! Awesome 👌

@kinkywinks 2 жыл бұрын

I have not watched your channel much in the past but, since you are helping Ed, I have subscribed and I'll be watching in the future. Oh yeah, do you think you could find a spot for the fixings for nachos with jalapenos and we could have a snack. Matt and Lizzy are being mean to me and wont ever get any nachos even when they are where they make them. Ain't that just criminal?

@specialtymachining 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I would call making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. May God bless you & Ed.

@douglasthompson2740 2 жыл бұрын

Always good when Lan is behind the camera.

@greggelder4013 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that it is staying all Suzuki! By the way I need every bolt that you took out in the strip down for my LJ20 restoration keep up the good work

@LeoTonius 2 жыл бұрын

You have one as well? I would love to hear such thing run.

@greggelder4013 2 жыл бұрын

@@LeoTonius it's still in progress plus mine is the open version not the V or van version but same color

@kevinshiley9061 2 жыл бұрын

@@greggelder4013 I think they were all the same color!! Suzuki got a special at Walmart!

@greggelder4013 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinshiley9061 LOL! I looked at a few of them on a local Chevy dealer lot when they were new in 1972 but they were OD green

@MewFushisDad 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome Paul. I like the way you talk your way through what ever you may be doing. You are a Craftsman. I look foreward to each and every Fab Rats video. You and Matt's Off Road Recovery are the man reasons I come to Facebook

@alanwondergem2105 2 жыл бұрын

Framed Ed. He approves completely. Great work by you and Land. I hope that you've got your son using safety glasses whenever he's working in the shop. He's awfully young to be losing an eye.

@alanwondergem2105 2 жыл бұрын

Great way of teaching Jace how to run a forklift. I drove hi-lo's in a foam factory for over 40 years. I started with propane and ended up on electric ones.

@clowe73 2 жыл бұрын

Well, that sucks! Perfect advice from a proper raised kid! Best part of the vid!

@lory2622 2 жыл бұрын

Laughing hard watching Paul “…get [his] exit strategy in place”.

@andyrbush 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome build, so much getting done really quickly. Great to see the family all into it.

@veetwin75 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, even a seasoned mechanic would have troubles doing this job, your a mechanical genius, keep up the good work, its looking SOO good

@michaelconley8902 2 жыл бұрын

“Well that sucks”! This one line made my entire week better.

@mikemill9917 2 жыл бұрын

This is very cool to watch, the anticipation is far more than we can bear!! holding on till next week, looking forward to seeing whats next. Y'all are the Best!!

@garretlewis4103 2 жыл бұрын

The best part is when Paul said he was measure taping. We laughed, I do that kind of stuff a bunch. Sure did enjoy your video while we were lunch eating. 😀😀

@bawrenches 2 жыл бұрын

The LJ20 brought me to this channel and now I have seen almost every video in the span of a week. Huge fan, your channel reminds me of home!

@coreybair9426 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention one more thing that you learned that day back in the day. That you learned why Chrysler Imperials are banned from running at a lot of derbies across the nation. They are tanks! LoL. Great story and great progress on the build. Keep at it👍

@67L48 2 жыл бұрын

At standard shop and recovery rates, this will be the first and only six-figure LJ20 ever. :D. Kidding aside, it's really an awesome testimony to see so many people devote so much time and energy to this project for Ed.

@rupe53 2 жыл бұрын

do you realize that recovery probably cost more than the restoration?

@67L48 2 жыл бұрын

@@rupe53 That very well could be and it wouldn't be surprising. What's your point, though?

@roncameron7461 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, Ed's going to be SO happy! What a great thing you, Matt and a whole host of unseen friends are doing for him. The "Golden Nugget" looks like it's going to be a better rig than ever! Awesome team 👍

@ed284 2 жыл бұрын

I'd just like to say I enjoy your channel because it seems real and family friendly . I grown in Ohio and in a neighborhood that every house seemed to be blinding some kinda of a car for the local drag strip or red light . I learned how to fix cars that way . This was back in the 70 & 80s

@MalarkeyTaylor 2 жыл бұрын

stories with paul needs to be a regular segment.. or at least show up on your instagram feed regularly.. I love it!

@dalegereaux1863 2 жыл бұрын

Ed is going to be so happy ! It would be cool to watch him watching these episodes after he gets the finished car. That way he can see how much work all you guys put into this.