First Step To The Rat Rod Tow Truck Upgades!

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2 жыл бұрын

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The Grandpa Sherm Rat Rod Tow Truck is finally getting some much needed attention and upgrades. First step........front end! Check out to see what we have up our sleeve for this build!
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@usernamehere6061 2 жыл бұрын

Ben is hilarious. He and Randall make these videos even better! 🙏

@MrJoesphares 2 жыл бұрын

💯 agree.

@francesrice7898 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@El_Jefe_Zamora 2 жыл бұрын

I concur

@marcmurrell8827 2 жыл бұрын

Agree also, they are a great tag team

@deanwellerassociates 2 жыл бұрын

Love the longer videos and really enjoy seeing Ben and Paul's banter.

@aaahtex902 2 жыл бұрын

**ME 2!!!**

@1340MB 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Randal too.

@michaellamontagne2470 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I Love how the whole family gets involved in projects and wheeling and such. You sir are a great example of parenting done right! 👍🏻👍🏻

@sam_s_ 2 жыл бұрын

Good salt of the earth people.

@MrJoesphares 2 жыл бұрын

The interaction with your kids is awesome

@Bobby-Love 2 жыл бұрын

The shop remodeling looks great. Very professional.

@charlestracy4471 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you guys always use Cresent wrench backwards it doesn't look very professional

@marklar7551 2 жыл бұрын

Until you fill it with burnout rubber....slick as sandpaper move

@Bobby-Love 2 жыл бұрын

@@charlestracy4471 ????

@Bobby-Love 2 жыл бұрын

@@marklar7551 they evidently were having a great.👍👍

@jameswright9652 2 жыл бұрын

i agree the shop looks wonderful,

@Rusty_ok 2 жыл бұрын

Not only is this group close to automotive genius but they have strong family values. Could not be better role models for our country.

@clittle1559 2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇲🇺🇸 merica FJB

@greggaskey5336 2 жыл бұрын

@aaahtex902 2 жыл бұрын

**AMEN = FACT!!!**

@Mcevoy91 2 жыл бұрын

The world, Rusty. Sending a "Cead Mile Failte" from Ireland, to all American patriots 🇮🇪🇺🇸

@dwaynepilgrim7285 2 жыл бұрын

Let's go bone spurs

@Paul-ve8xq 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this as you and Ben were grinding/cleaning up the new front end and I thought, "wow, your dad would be really proud of this moment." You and your brother working together and growing your already successful business and being able to spend time with your brother, and more with your family because of the people you've brought on to help. Big shout out to Randall and Ben, but also Michelle and the rest of your family Paul.

@TheRubenGalvan 2 жыл бұрын

I miss those days a lot. Us boys and my dad, and friends. Just getting together to make stuff, break stuff, and build some things. think the comradery is what I miss most.

@bushratbeachbum 2 жыл бұрын

Love your style, as always. Appreciate what Randall and Ben bring to the channel, still the same quality viewing, but with a bit extra. Nice one all of you!!

@DNA930 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, I sent the Wraith to you guys. Forgot the mention that the radio transmitter has a 4 wheel steering setting. I also included a couple of older Holmes Hobbies ESCs since Im not sure about how good the one in the RC works. Hope you enjoy the project.

@FabRats 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! They’ve been loving it!

@kdoeone 2 жыл бұрын

Check out pitbull tires. They are awesome. Thier full size rig is pretty rad too

@stevevick9946 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have a great team. Randall and Ben fit in just right. Ben’s go a good sense of humor. Keep up the good work.

@keithvanpolen9049 2 жыл бұрын

Shop looks great. Good to see Michelle and Dar. We need more name that part with Michelle. She is a lot of fun. Keep doing what you are doing. Love you guys!!!!

@HickabillyTim989 2 жыл бұрын

Got to say the shop is looking amazing! Love the videos, thanks for the great entertainment.

@pip5461 2 жыл бұрын

The axle/steering thing looks complicated, but nice to see all the new shinny bits and pieces being assembled on it... I guess you've learnt that "burnouts" are best done outdoors... when the neighbours have just hung out their washing to dry... :)

@francesrice7898 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. 😅

@donwilliams3626 2 жыл бұрын

The shop looks nice. Refinding all your tools and experienced parts is a treasure hunt.

@marklar7551 2 жыл бұрын

Consider just taking the time to get the main stuff put into place, then get into odds and ends making the adjustments for fitting it all in for the best efficiency for you. ( I know what it is like since I have had to work in warehouses where you have equipment, tools, and goods )

@xvsj-s2x 2 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Paul, Ben and Randall, “The Three MechAmigo’s” living the dream 💪 love this channel ❤️ Thank you ☺️

@JanaMarie71 2 жыл бұрын

When Jace brought up the letter, had to laugh. Was good to see him smile - he has Paul's smile! Enjoyable video everyone. Coming from a family of 5 girls, the jabs are funny until they're not.

@michaeltablet8577 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content, excellent camera work, excellent editing and most of all, excellent people!

@dennyclawson4889 2 жыл бұрын

Having the additional manpower with Ben and his explanations of the best ways to rebuilding the front end is a great addition to the channel.

@vwharman 2 жыл бұрын

Man, as a kid I looked forward to power block, and all the car (and truck) shows that they would run. My oldest boy looks forward to fab rats and morr the same way!

@T-BUZZ 2 жыл бұрын

FABRATS: They do it so nice I watch it twice 😎

@murraymccann1417 2 жыл бұрын

As nice as the new tool box is, you’ll miss the old boxes for years. Seems like it takes forever to remember what drawers you put stuff in. Michelle, don’t worry about Paul’s big shirts, with all the “health food” he eats in the shop, he’ll grow into them!

@spizike9866 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@Signkae1 2 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@hurlburtfamcamp6476 2 жыл бұрын

"Most everything cool is at some point a bad idea" feel free to use that on a T-shirt Paul! good burnout! May God Bless you all!

@bramklaassen3999 2 жыл бұрын

Have watched all you're videos from the beginning love them all you guys are all the real deal Paul and Michelle and the gang love all videos thanks much

@jasonhilliker492 2 жыл бұрын

I am LOVING the new shop set up.

@watsup1350 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got 8 grandkids after bringing up 3 rugrats of my own. Watching your 4 still brings a huge smile!! Ya doin’ great!!!

@elliottscarborough2528 2 жыл бұрын

Any body else like the fact that Paul , his brother and Landon are working on dad's truck ?

@garyburdette1214 2 жыл бұрын

As a novice looking in, really enjoy watching you guys get after it….You keep this ole military retiree entertained and busy watching your handy work. Thanks….

@igobyscooter 2 жыл бұрын

Shop looks GREAT! Especially that Green Icon Box and US General Full Bank *drools* and since the walls were insulated, the audio is better (not that it was bad, but you can tell a difference, no more echo chamber). That front axle for the Rat Rod Tow Truck is a BEAST! Thanks for sharing.

@u.p.tinkering 2 жыл бұрын

This channel has grown on me over the last year, now it is one of my favorites. Can't wait to see this one done!

@joesephhitteman591 2 жыл бұрын

American family working together everyone of you priceless, your dad looking down with a big smile and your mother is a peach !

@steven.h0629 2 жыл бұрын

Love having Ben in the shop 🤜💥🤛

@lonnyford1186 2 жыл бұрын

U gotta put the elk antlers on the wall somewhere we can see them ever once in awhile

@deadlazlo 2 жыл бұрын

Ben is a great addition to the team. Seems like y’all are always having fun, even when something breaks.

@DukeDave1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, Ben and Randel. Nice video. ☺ you too Michelle ☺

@xfactor5876 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, every time I watch one of your videos it fires me up to head out to the garage and work on my own projects. Thanks for the inspiration!

@spizike9866 2 жыл бұрын

Stan is the man! That part of the video was hilarious.

@UncleManuel 2 жыл бұрын

The shop is like "Look at all this room for activity!" 😁 Btw: ask Hollie about steel moving while welding. She did a serious bend in the thick steel plates for the spring pockets of the offroad wrecker... 👻

@jessemontoya2542 2 жыл бұрын

The joys of burnouts. I had a 57 chevy truck years ago and I fell on some hard times so she had to go. I took it out for one last cruise and when I got home I pulled up in my driveway, parked and just sat there with the door open listening to it idle knowing it wouldn't be there the next day. So what did I do.............. "MASSIVE BURNOUT." I hammered down and let her eat. My wife came running out of the house with a "WTF" are you doing face and I just sat there all smiles, engine screaming as the smoke cloud totally engulfed the truck. It was a bitter sweet moment but worth it. Years later I still have a crater and melted rubber in my driveway as a reminder. 😊 Bring on the burnouts!!!! keep up the great work guys. You all are amazing.

@troybilt6752 2 жыл бұрын

I remember baseball days as a time out to go sit with the wife lady and just relax. Never missed a game and enjoyed every minute of just relaxing and watching the boy suck at sports ball. Thank you for entertaining us and I enjoy the little window you guys allow us to see of your great family.Thank you for your time.

@spizike9866 2 жыл бұрын

Lando makes me laugh so hard! Such a great kid!

@jackmoyer2174 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see the rats Fabbing again! Living in the wet side of Washington, it always amazes me that you can pull parts from the boneyard after years of storage. They’d be rusted away here!

@joshuaatkins5197 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I'm jealous. From western Washington too and I cant get enough covered storage. Pouring right now...

@ToddsterSaw 2 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Sherm's tow truck has probably never seen so many new parts through all it's renditions!

@cliffmorgan31 2 жыл бұрын

From an early age I “washed” parts for my dad on his automotive overhauls/projects….. He built things up, I washed. By the time I was early teens, I knew I didn’t want to be a mechanic! Glad to see your including build time with your boys, and sharing the “accomplishments” side of wrenching!

@williamreeves4188 2 жыл бұрын

Always a great amount of content to enjoy. Waiting to see what the towtruck will look like?

@cudaman-yq7pq 2 жыл бұрын

The redone shop looks great! :)

@joshuazientara4452 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching you guys build stuff. Thank you.

@walterwinder5477 2 жыл бұрын

Paul and Michelle Thanks so much for your videos, especially when you drive out into the surrounding area. My Grandfather was John Winder who owned the Clear Creek Ranch which borders the east rim of Zion Park, in fact he built the East Rim Trail which used to be called John's Back Door. As a child my Dad told us for hours about the beauty of the Park but most of all he loved the ranch and the Mount Carmel Glendale area. Dad moved to Central Nevada in the 30s and built our family here in Fallon Nevada. But I love the mountains around eastern Zion and watching your off roading around the area is a special treat. It's wonderful the way you express your family values and the great blessing of teaching your children by being able to work learn and grow by working with a good man like Paul. Well this is probably getting a little long I've never done this before, please keep up the great videos and rides into the mountains around the park are great .

@johnellis5179 2 жыл бұрын

The shop looks awesome!!! Excited to see the tow truck finished and doing recoverings. My favorite truck in the fleet👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@conconc 2 жыл бұрын

Man i've been up for a minute waiting for the Holy Trinity to post

@JanelleVocate-Ames 2 жыл бұрын

good one!

@timothyzakrzewski2923 2 жыл бұрын

So thankful you guys in Utah are so collaborative, never would have found Fab Rats without MORR or Robby Layton! Keep up the great work guys

@veetwin75 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, your knowledge of front/rear ends, automatic trannys just amazes me......You know more than most guys that do this type of work for a living

@psg6314 2 жыл бұрын

I have taken a rear diff out 5 or 6 times before I was able get the enough clearance for the ring and pinion it was a long day, great job and video

@benc.8103 2 жыл бұрын

Paul your derby days came out on your new press delivery , also I can just see you guys saying ,”this shop looks amazing we better lay down a fine layer of rubber to add a splash of color”. Keep up the good work.

@qotyit1655 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like having the tools, experience, and the good vibes 🤙🏽

@andrewruble7706 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe all the open space in the shop. Looks awesome. Ya all did a great job. Looking forward to the new and improved wrecker.

@Rattlecanjeff 2 жыл бұрын

Great content! Also love the shop remodel. In the middle of redoing mine, so very timely. Keep it up!

@bobqzzi 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Absolutely hate burnouts unless they are in the water box at a drag strip. Absolutely pointless

@carlward 2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly.

@bro718 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see yinz having fun in the garage together 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@marvincarter870 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys are awesome! The tow truck will be so much better and Papa Sherm would be proud of his son's. Ben is a great addition to this team and his knowledge is irreplaceable! Thanks for joining Paul Ben. Ugh don't do burnout's in shop anymore not only did it get rubber everywhere but think about what it did to your lungs and eyes!

@lonhoschar1943 2 жыл бұрын

That's going to be ONE COOL TOW TRUCK!!! Your new shop looks really nice! I love watching you guys work! The parts fairy must have your address labeled as "second home". LOL!!

@davidingram353 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, years ago I used a plasma cutter that had a curved tip that would designed for gouging. I am sure it was a miller machine. Thought I would let you know.

@richard3141592638 2 жыл бұрын

That's a cool effect! - You're finishing up some plasma cutter work on the front end, and the pick up comes out of the light into the shop with parts! - excellent

@suntzu957 2 жыл бұрын

This man has every young boys Dream job.

@williamlulay7982 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, I am always amazed at your knowledge and skill - your tips about being careful welding evenly around axle housings, and even beefing up the welds at the pumpkin will be useful to those doing welding. On the other hand, I am equally amazed at some of your antics, such as "burnouts" - I could never understand how burning off probably several hundred miles of tread on a tire was cool, not to mention you're doing it in an enclosed environment - you know all that black soot all over the shop and on your hands? It's in your lungs, too. If you're going to do stupid things like "burnouts," do them outdoors or in a well ventilated area, and don't breath in the "smoke," which is actually rubber soot. You're making good progress on the Rat Rod, and, again, your knowledge of the shortcomings of the one ton brakes as opposed to the half ton brakes is remarkable.

@charlescarden3406 2 жыл бұрын

Burnouts are necessary vehicle maintenance where I’m from.

@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown 2 жыл бұрын

great tips on what not to do. he did even preheat the pumpkin before welding ot let cool properly.

@thomasfletcher4765 2 жыл бұрын

The burnout was cool . Can't wait for the supercharged engine install ( and even more gooder burnouts )

@isleno101 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying your videos in large part because of the family atmosphere that seems to envelope everything. My brother and I worked construction together for a number of years and as with you guys, we enjoyed each other's company, told jokes and made the hard work tolerable if not fun for the most part. Good to see it happening there too.

@masterbates7016 2 жыл бұрын

Tried that with my brother but I never met his super high expectations and he was always yelling at me. Couldn't do anything right.. wish it were different

@masterbates7016 2 жыл бұрын

Tried that with my brother but I never met his super high expectations and he was always yelling at me. Couldn't do anything right.. wish it were different

@timking2194 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video . I didn’t realize how heavy and massive a 60 is . I definitely down want that weight in my Jeep. Great having Ben to help!

@darrengray2309 2 жыл бұрын

Sitting at midnight here in Aus watching and a little curious as to why you keep putting ARB air lockers in as there always seems to be air line problems with them have you considered E-lockers

@jimr9250 2 жыл бұрын

Darren Gray. Go ask ARB that question ... ARB Air Lockers are a Australian product you know ???

@darrengray2309 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimr9250 of course I know they are Australian I watch a lot of 4wdriving vids and the most common problem with lockers is they have air leaks

@Bigdaddyslasher 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thats why I hate my ARBs! When they work I absolutely love them. When those seal leak and blow out I hate them. Four times now two front and two rear.

@jimr9250 2 жыл бұрын

Rock Crawler.. If ARBs are installed correctly with the proper tools and done right. ARBs are reliable as everything esle.

@Bigdaddyslasher 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimr9250 they were installed correctly with all the right tools by a professional shop. ARB had a run of bad seals so I was unlucky to get two bad batches. So it doesn't matter who and what and how they were installed they leaked and stopped working. ARB paid to have them pulled and resealed on their dime. They have epic customer service!!

@rickmulcahy6279 2 жыл бұрын

Adding Paul's brother to the team has made a big Different in Paul's personality. You can tell that It's great to work with your brother.

@thomasedwards2754 2 жыл бұрын

Boys will be boys. RPM's burnouts equal blowen engines and a messy shop! Love it.

@jakemcbroom4750 2 жыл бұрын

We need another cantankerous comment segment soon!!

@drumorrison7625 2 жыл бұрын

Serious question, how does one acquire a giant forklift? Man that makes stuff easier.

@marklar7551 2 жыл бұрын

In the vicinity of civilization, look to places that are going out of business. You can also get them refurbished from the material handler companies like Clark, Shyster, Yale, etc. If you find a good sales person, they might be able to track down the best option for your needs from someplace else in the continental US.

@michaelmcclure8673 2 жыл бұрын

Ritchie brothers auction.

@owenwilberforce6138 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating how you rebuild a front end and mod/trick it out. You will never be stuck on the side of the road for long.

@ModernDayTemplar606 2 жыл бұрын

The Shop looks great. I have learned a lot Watching you build all the front and rear axels using Barnes parts. I wish everyone else would take note of the quality and precision Barnes puts into everything they fabricate and sale.

@robertbowles8485 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, where do you get parts for those axles? I just finished rebuilding a dana 44 and it was ridiculous how many different places I had to order parts from!

@matty86suk 2 жыл бұрын

East coast gear supply. Best around

@gtpguy98 2 жыл бұрын

@@matty86suk I'll second that. I work at east coast gear supply. I'll say we stock more parts then anybody. Just call and ask. Orders ship same day or the next business day if in stock.

@matty86suk 2 жыл бұрын

@@gtpguy98 I'm in canada and it is cheaper and faster to order from you guys than anywhere local

@blakemortensen1743 2 жыл бұрын

First

@JanelleVocate-Ames 2 жыл бұрын

YAY Blake, 1st!

@dylcar 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve gotta say that is one awesome axle table!

@MrRoberoni117 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get over how beautiful the scenery is at your shop! The views, the sunshine, and all that iron! Thank you for sharing with us!

@lorenmeyer5290 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching and listening!

@jefftabor595 2 жыл бұрын

That was a proper burnout for sure. Good to see Michelle and the rest of the gang. Great content today.

@jeffkeith6088 2 жыл бұрын

Like that toolbox Your Dad's truck will be the fav. Have a blessed day

@PapaKim 2 жыл бұрын

My condolences to you and your father, he is in the hills of heaven just four wheeling like hell, I know it’s harder than hell to loose a loved one, chin up, that’s what your father would want, do it all in memory of him, love the videos, keep them coming, just a ol fan in north west Nebraska ❤️

@albertdehn8381 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

@larrylund2682 2 жыл бұрын

Minny Me - Graders - scooters around the powdered rubber shop while dad does stuff. Living the dream.

@w.o.k. 2 жыл бұрын

45 seconds into the video my wife says look how pretty the background is with all the mountains.... I can't look up from all the wonderful gold you got laying on the ground so I had to rewind yes beautiful mountains 👍

@paytonruss55 2 жыл бұрын

Landy did an awesome job on the Orange cover nice work Landy 🙌🏾 And Paul my brothers and I use to do burnouts in our father's shop years ago when he would leave early and yes the same thing rubber ended up everywhere. Then one day my father left and came back because he forgot something whiles my brother was on his second set of tires 😬 he said if we had any brains we'd have the back tires facing outside by the roller door to let the rubber shoot outside 🤦🏾‍♂️ and to this day he still shakes his head for the random stuff my brothers and I do lol

@robertr4193 2 жыл бұрын

That front end looks massive . Looking good.

@rodneygrussling7559 2 жыл бұрын

Ben is a great addition to Fab Rats, fits right in. Very Professional.

@tomjohns8498 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching all of the team just getting it done ✔️ 👍 🙌

@rawlzy24 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice the second lift!! Twice as many projects and videos now can’t wait!

@BigMouth380cal 2 жыл бұрын

Soooooo glad that you guys are back doing shop fab work.

@bobstratton6362 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! One of the funniest videos ever. Matt and his temp sensing, the John Deere forklift skills and the best burn out in years!!! Love you all.Oh yah, Ben Smurff. I'm ground challenged too.

@T-BUZZ 2 жыл бұрын

Matt was here?.. lmao....8:25

@luedog8385 2 жыл бұрын

the funniest part to me was how Paul turned into a little kid complaining about having to wear that giant size shirt. 🤣

@bobstratton6362 2 жыл бұрын

@@T-BUZZ In spirit..

@paulcooper2897 2 жыл бұрын

4:36 .. best timelapse music ever!!! Nice to see the wrecker starting to take shape. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@rogerarmstrong8893 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your adventures what a wonderful family . Thanks for sharing reminds me of good times I spent with my dad working on different projects. God bless

@gerardharland6328 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute pleasure to watch thanks from Uk 🇬🇧 family are everything 👍

@roncameron7461 2 жыл бұрын

Fabrats Rock! Paul, the frontend build looks great! Ben is a great asset to you're team....

@trubass75 2 жыл бұрын

She's a beautiful clark. Can't wait to see the wrecker back in full glory.

@watsup1350 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been randomly watching EZduZit vids from back in the day for them. He’s had that ol’ Babe fer a day or 2, and I ain’t talkin’ ‘bout ‘chelle here ;-) That Clarke is a jewel. Hope he can find the brake parts soon!!