Merlin is on his way to Sand Hollow Utah to compete in the First Annual Off Road Wrecker Games. He took a risk and is driving his truck, hopefully he can make it without any problems
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@Szlejer Жыл бұрын
From what I saw at the Wrecker Games, Merlin was an effin' BEAST! That save, man!!! :D
@dccheek7495 Жыл бұрын
Awesome to have old friends like that in life . I buried my last one 5 years ago ,we had each other for 50 years . Sure was great to have a life long friend to share families with and life with . Cherish them while you can .
@KrisD007 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. Merlin always enjoys his good friends.
@garlandremingtoniii1338 Жыл бұрын
I could not agree more with you my friend.
@obroberts6533 Жыл бұрын
Merlin, you should get a Gold Medal for driving your entry all the way to the games!! 👍👍. First Class..
@allover4309 Жыл бұрын
Best looking rig there and ought to get major bonus points for driving it up there 🙌
@TheDeanGullberry Жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking. Not only driving it there but towing a jeep too.
@veetwin75 Жыл бұрын
Man, you 2 need to sit down after the games, have a couple of drinks and tell us some OLD stories, that would be awesome!!! Merlin is the only competitor to drive his truck to the event! Cummins Power Baby!!!
@jcar1417 Жыл бұрын
Only guy to actually drive his wrecker to the games👍
@martycarlson4503 Жыл бұрын
And drive it home all the while towing his support Jeep
@genehart261 Жыл бұрын
Only one that would make it.
@HarryCane305 Жыл бұрын
Eric didn't drive his rig?
@jcar1417 Жыл бұрын
@@HarryCane305ha funny I almost said he lives in Wisconsin, St Paddy days a little slow on the up take. Lol
@reddog543211 Жыл бұрын
Great video Merlin.....Awsome footage of trip....I love when you drove wrecker through town on main Street showing all the yuppies your toys !!!.... thanks for sharing this with all of us !!
@shirleyallen6072 Жыл бұрын
Wow Merlin what a show you demonstrated the awesome truck you built & showmanship.
@bobtucker8875 Жыл бұрын
Great content, pretty neat that you drove the tow truck there. Thanks for sharing 😊.
@lindavaughn1927 Жыл бұрын
I really LOVE that ol truck!! The dash reminds me of the dash of my Grandfather's Jeep from the war! ✌🐢
@kenuber4014 Жыл бұрын
Here's pulling fer ya Merlin!! Good luvk.
@KrisD007 Жыл бұрын
😉😉😉
@rifter2 Жыл бұрын
Well I was greatly surprised by the games, here's my opinion (everybody has one) how it was. Rory was the most skilled and calculated, FabRat the least fucks given and the most exciting, Matt the biggest crawling beast that full filled all expectations, Eric the underdog that showed he sure was not the underdog, and comes to Merlin DAMN man! Merlin had more fun than anyone there and I was thoroughly impressed by the Rig I thought would be the least impressive. My pick overall is Merlin, most fun, most surprising, best SEND IT! of all. Hell Yeah Brother!
@ChainsawFPV Жыл бұрын
The backwards run up the Chute was great!
@barrybarry5803 Жыл бұрын
Merlin is so Old School knowledge it's just not funny!!!
@wirebrush Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with that assessment.
@madrew2003 Жыл бұрын
Merlin deserves proper recognition for driving to the games too! No trailer for his rig!
@tomsisk6811 Жыл бұрын
@@madrew2003 absolutely !
@avalonbear61 Жыл бұрын
My condolences to the Blake family and to all those close to Robert. May he rest in peace.
@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage Жыл бұрын
🙏❤️🏁
@bluntly8760 Жыл бұрын
That save you made preventing your wrecker from flipping was insane. Props to your driving skills!
@scottstone4948 Жыл бұрын
Which time?
@erkvongronk8583 Жыл бұрын
Bummer about your tent filling up! I did big tents for a few years way back and we called those 'water bags'. During weddings and events if it was raining we had people on water bag duty. Walk around and push up with a stick to drain them. AWESOME TRUCK!! 🤘
@smoknarrow Жыл бұрын
Merlin you are by far the most exciting competitor to watch. Great job on handling towmatr on the rocks. When you unhooked and had to turn around up there, that was sketchy. Great job and driving.
@ericcalahan Жыл бұрын
Merlin! It was amazing watching you steal the show at the Wrecker Games! Love watching your content and it was so cool to see you perform and work in person, on the trail. Thanks for taking a minute to chat with me and my wife. You’re a class act, keep it up!
@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ktraughb Жыл бұрын
Dude, you SENT IT on every obstacle I saw. 🤣. That truck is wild and you are a mad man!
@mattc.310 Жыл бұрын
The title kind of makes me chuckle on this Sunday with the games in the history books. I don't think Vegas has ever seen such a beast cruising down their main street. Great looking rig and no surprises on or off the road. Good deal.
@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын
TOWMATER! TOWMATER! TOWMATER! And the crowd goes crazy every time the horn sounds. This is my fav recovery build. It’s a beast and the ships horn is icing on the cake!! Please post more vids featuring it. 🌺
@garygoodman956 Жыл бұрын
I sure thought you were the winner... The judges were corrupt, and I couldn't afford to pay any more.... Great job to Merlin, his family, and Jimmy, you guys are the best. You were the only one that could go full on "WESTERN" in style. What a show.
@KrisD007 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤❤❤
@thomaspike1475 Жыл бұрын
Matt gave each of the drivers $100 in one's to bribe the judges with. Each $1 of a bribe was supposed to be 1 point for the driver. There was no rule against the drivers giving more bribes. So yeah the competition scoring is complete BS the while point was to have fun.
@duaneayers6117 Жыл бұрын
No GPS No Maps. Now that's my kind of driving. You did great in the race.
@enjoylife6311 Жыл бұрын
Noticed you running that draft behind a big truck. Save everywhere we can lol. Oh, very awesome save on the almost flop during the games. I’m sure you know exactly which one I’m talking about lol.
@user-tn8zl9fc6k Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video Merlin. I think you and Eric (BSF) are the only "drive and tows" entered in the games. I thin if you drive there, you get extra points! I can't wait to see the competition video from the games. Keep on truckin'.
@artyart31 Жыл бұрын
TOW MATER SOUNDED LIKE AN ABSOLUTE MONSTER AND PERFORMED LIKE IT TOO. KUDOS MERLIN YOU SHOWED UP IN A BIG WAY.
@throttlewatch4614 Жыл бұрын
Merlin is a class act , loved the roar of the Cummins the calculated bull in a China shop driving yanking that car around 🤣 . Thanks for the entertainment and ingenuity.
@travisfisher594 Жыл бұрын
👍👊 You put on a great show! I bet it was something to see live. Thanks for your efforts!!!
@joeradican2023 Жыл бұрын
Merlin, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for all your content sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Go Diesel or go home. Cheers.
@tomcleghorn4005 Жыл бұрын
Nice that you drove too the games! It’s always good too see two old buddies get together!
@Apache61 Жыл бұрын
Merlin just rolling through the Las Vegas airport in Tow Mater with a jeep in tow! That would have been a sight to see.
@greasemonkey4god Жыл бұрын
Whew. From watching some fan videos of wrecker games I’m super impressed!!! That things a beast and you sir are a showman!! Kudos.
@ponypwr Жыл бұрын
Anybody that had any doubt about Merlin or Tow Mater, should now be believers like we all have been!
@DIARRHEA-PANIC Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen or heard any doubters..
@vernlang7714 Жыл бұрын
Very nice showing Merlin! Love the videos keep them coming
@jcc777 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one that was working when I was eight. In the summertime I would get paid by the lady who rented the house to my parents to pull weeds out of her soybeans (20-30 acres) had a paper route and by 13 I was working in a gas station changing oil fixing flats and pumping gas. Weekends and during summer vacation. Been watching all you guys for the last couple years. Love the content.
@johnconner8218 Жыл бұрын
Never knew about this channel but this tow truck was one of my favorites at the wrecker games. I am not a diesel guy but love the truck. ;)
@dougalexander7204 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciation Mr. Merlin. Fair thee well in Utah, just get out before they close the gate.
@user-qr8ki8ue4i Жыл бұрын
I saw some great fan footage. So you were the dude going backwards! That was nuts! Super skills.
@user-qr8ki8ue4i Жыл бұрын
@@Person-ly6im Nope. Not that one. I'm talking about that nasty L-curve where Merlin unhooked and went total cowboy backwards.
@wylecuplin3044 Жыл бұрын
Love the old clips. 👍👍
@tomthomas8004 Жыл бұрын
Well, it is over now, but I hope you got some bonus points for driving your wrecker to the games! That is awesome, and shows your confidence in Tow Mater. I love that truck!
@littlejohnny4470 Жыл бұрын
Hey Merlin! That is an awesome ride for the Wrecker games! I've already seen the video. We all just loved the air horn! LOL!
@rubenleonrey Жыл бұрын
Way to represent ARIZONIONS at the Wrecker Games Mr. Cool MERLIN and the BADDEST Diesel ever TOW MATER!!!! PS. LOVE You man and HUGE Thank You Merlin for the tip on how to fix my 1989 XJ...The Rattler is running again...much respect Merlin...much respect. 😁👍
@jeffschaller1562 Жыл бұрын
Best of luck at the games. Looking forward to seeing your team and truck at the event.
@laytonb7 Жыл бұрын
When I was adding diesel treatment on fill ups to my work truck I always used the cap for the proper amount… that pre-measure bottle is a nice touch … worth its weight in gold
@tracyknight5130 Жыл бұрын
From the games footage i seen, Mr Merlin had himself a grand old time!
@harrytaylor6854 Жыл бұрын
Well hello Makay Great video sir Merlin all the best at the games .I did watch a few clips damn your truck is MIGHTY good on those trails
@brianpohero9409 Жыл бұрын
I have something similar over my boat. i pulled 1/8" stranded wire taught in an X between the cross fittings stemming from anchors on the ground. Not only does water not pool, but the taught angles keep it very stable to wind. Good luck. I haven't seen the results of the wrecker games, but from the clips I have seen, You may have won that sob!
@KrisD007 Жыл бұрын
😉😉😉
@homegrownson Жыл бұрын
You are Killing it at the Games and Maybe a Surprise Fan Favorite now
@lyndonhamby7432 Жыл бұрын
Merlin you showed them all what Cummins power looks like hero 👍💪🏻
@johnnyquest9358 Жыл бұрын
It was great meeting you and the infamous Jet Ski Jimmy !!
@timpowell3255 Жыл бұрын
Glad you made it there safely Merlin ! Enjoy yourself and show the other fellows how it's done !! ✌️❤️🙏
@barrybarry5803 Жыл бұрын
Your a class act Merlin, a top operator. I can't praise you highly enough, i remember when you had around 30,000 Subscribers with slowly increasing numbers, i used to think what's wrong with people, when are they going to catch on to the fact that you weren't just another one dimensional KZfaqr, that there were far more dimensions in that amazing brain of yours than people could realize. I enjoy very much your various projects, and tips, and hints, and advice, and inspiration, and, and, and... In closing i wish you and yours all the best Merlin, from over here (under here) in Australia!
@KrisD007 Жыл бұрын
Next year you’ll have to come! We had a fan from South Africa make it! Would love to see you.
@khb3892 Жыл бұрын
You were the winner just for driving your towmater to the games, not to mention how well you crushed it. Thanks Merlin for talking us along.
@charlesirby9222 Жыл бұрын
Next year all the Wreckers have to have a HORN...at least as good a Merlin's! That horn got everyone excited! "REALLY NICE JOB MERLIN, YOU SHOWED THEM US OLD'DOGS GOT IT!" 😎👍
@thelaughingprophet2275 Жыл бұрын
Mate, I’m in Australia. Been a Diesel fitter for most of my life. Love your rig and I don’t really care what everyone else says, there is no sound quite like a decent Diesel engine under load. You have my vote.
@havasubooo8840 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! If they do the games again next year, you have to come. We met someone who flew from South Africa just for the games.
@thelaughingprophet2275 Жыл бұрын
@@havasubooo8840 Sounds like a good idea. I was in Utah about 5 years ago, never got a chance to have a look around.
@stevemiller3082 Жыл бұрын
Merlin I just love what you do and the way you do it.
@wayupnorth9420 Жыл бұрын
Epic tilt indicator on that Baja bug! Had to be a 120db alarm!😂😂
@mikekuhnkey7231 Жыл бұрын
"Camel Towing"....LOL...Almost spit my ☕ out!
@KrisD007 Жыл бұрын
It’s a real company in Havasu! @CamelTowing
@406garage3 Жыл бұрын
That setup looked so good rolling down the highway, only guy to actually drive his truck to the event!
@mikerequa820 Жыл бұрын
Merlin I love Tow Mater it's the coolest wrecker out there and it's a diesel that kinda dig them since I drove one 38 years. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy
@adameaton3682 Жыл бұрын
Merlin, Thanks for the great show this past weekend! My kids and I are now Die Hard fans! You were also very gracious with you time during the meet and greet hours. We really enjoyed the conversation. We look forward to future content and seeing more Tow Mater! Oh yeah, the Dead Pull gave me goosebumps!!
@JoseRodriguez-wr9lq Жыл бұрын
Im the guy at the top of the hill that didn’t know who you were but now i know spectacular performance at the wrecker games Merlin your the man 🫵
@botfoblhrp Жыл бұрын
nothing like drivng comptition vehicle to the competition. 😁👍 this will show everybody what that truck is really made of😎
@michaelbonanno9491 Жыл бұрын
Merlin, I absolutely love that rig. I think your rig is my favorite. Nothing beats a diesel.
@joahyoga1995 Жыл бұрын
you are the most hardcore of all the wrecker games crew. for sure the only wrecker that drove there on her own rubber- nice work
@richard3141592638 Жыл бұрын
Great collection of clips, thanks Merlin. Hope all went well - can't wait to see all of the videos. Clips from others seem to show you having just a little fun!
@gillianst-claire176 Жыл бұрын
Merlon Hi, I loved seeing you towing that Jeep on an "A Frame" (In England), I've always loved towing; I had 2 caravans (Tow behind sleeping & Cooking house, a Trailer) & I had my "HGV Class One" (licence to drive an articulated lorry for a company in business/trading ; 44 metric tons ~~) & loved driving the lorries but not the log book/tachograph (devices to monitor drivers working & driving hours) & the crap that went with the equiment to monitor drivers. I also like when you go on a breakdown/recovery & other stuff. Keep up the good work. Ian from England.
@frostys64 Жыл бұрын
100% sure your the only one that drove your wrecker to the games. Awesome job Merlin
@goldenwheeledbanshee9160 Жыл бұрын
Merlin and others like him make KZfaq great 2 watch.
@rarelyright Жыл бұрын
Been watching the bootleg videos of the wrecker games, my friend you have the baddest truck out there
@adamhoover4195 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome event. That you for participating and putting on a great show!!
@stephenlewis8143 Жыл бұрын
Always informative, educational & upbeat. The drive with the two rigs down the Vegas Strip, memorable. The wrecker games finished Saturday. I assume M got back yesterday or today? Amazing (wonderful) to connect with an old buddy. (I lost one of my closest friends, in Dec. I'd known for 40 years). I was not at the WG's, will have to see the reports. I'm guessing Rory at Trail Mater & Merlin with & his rig, 'wowed" the crowds & functioned without a hitch. Each rig operator will have a "competition of stories". As long as Merlin & his buddy got back safely, that's most important. I wish good/better health to his wife & family.
@agentx4315 Жыл бұрын
I was standing right across from your wrecker when you balanced on one tire and made that incredible save. We thought you deserved to win and were happy for you when you did.
@doug9418 Жыл бұрын
100% fun, Merlens Old School Garage for the win. 🇺🇸
@DJMoore-001 Жыл бұрын
I am not sure how the end of the games worked out, But maybe people will stop underestimating or overlooking the power of diesel now. That truck is bad ass! To bad your canopy got smoked, But I am sure you already have a plan to get if fixed. Hell of a job Merlin.
@johnkranz4004 Жыл бұрын
Very Kool Melin Good Luck
@Ddabig40mac Жыл бұрын
Even more impressed with this rig. It was doing the work getting to the Games instead of being carted in on a trailer.
@mooshaker Жыл бұрын
You should get extra points for driving your rig to the games.
@Kiki-Kauai Жыл бұрын
I completely agree! I love this truck. The fact it’s a driver is amazing!!
@rickbottoms7838 Жыл бұрын
Merlin actually said from the podium that he couldn’t get too crazy like the other commentators as he was the only one who actually had to drive his wrecker home! Hearing the back story of how Merlin made it into the games, it was really cool that he took the championship belt! Way to go Merlin! Matt knows who you are now…the DEFENDING CHAMPION 🏆🥇
@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports Жыл бұрын
Amen to that!!
@johnwiggill17 Жыл бұрын
Merlin.. I've really enjoyed this journey. Nice getting to know you and yours. Good luck in the games.
@greasemonkey4god Жыл бұрын
Loving the throwback clips too… off-road recovery before it was cool!!!
@RT-tg8bj Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your win!! You showed them that old guys and their stuff can be treacherous, you brought a whole lot of whoop azz to the party.
@floydstowe Жыл бұрын
Go gettem towmater love that truck
@jaystax8370 Жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy..... you and Cuzin Paul gave the best show hands down. I came all the way up from Louisiana and I'm so glad I did. Actually seeing you guys's rigs in person is way different than seeing them on KZfaq. They are much much more impressive in person can anyone can imagine by just watching them on a screen. Mad skills brother. Oh! and I apologize for my previous rating or prediction of the placing. I had it all wrong.
@mattthescrapwhisperer Жыл бұрын
I've thought about putting up a carport cover similar to yours, but the occasional winds here in Cochise County would shred it. Now I'm thinking a shipping container or two. Sure do love old Tow Mater!
@squatch2461 Жыл бұрын
🍻Should get extra points for driving there. Love the sound of that engine.
@kesterhively8773 Жыл бұрын
Cool beans buddy I love the fact that you drove your truck towing a jeep all the way there and gonna Compete in the game and then drive back now that is how it's done lol good luck
@phantomphixer679 Жыл бұрын
Love the drive thru the Virgin River valley on I-15 to St George. Beautiful absolutely beautiful. Hope wrecker games went well for you..
@homegrownson Жыл бұрын
You, Paul, Robby & Matt should talk to Hot Wheels and Get them to Make Runs of your Trucks, I Think you know Tow Mater would become a Huge Seller and maybe a Cash Cow for Old School Garage and Merlin to comfortably build and Do More
@craigbowley6783 Жыл бұрын
Merlin you were absolutely epic out there! I said Rory had an advantage because of his experience and a beast of a truck. But I never doubted you and the power of diesel and your driving skills.👍
@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@craigbowley6783 Жыл бұрын
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage I love how you just went ripping through the course like you weren't even towing anything 😂👍
@aurixification Жыл бұрын
15:00 Tow Mater towing Matt's Wrecker before it even existed! 😯
@Antony_Pt Жыл бұрын
Merlins i glide to see you again great team of friends off road.. for me, all drivers win this game, great spirit , And From Portugal in Europa big salut..to you, family and friends🤠❤
@havasubooo8840 Жыл бұрын
Portugal? That's awesome!
@larrykittell726 Жыл бұрын
You should have gotten a ton of extra points for driving to the games and towing another vehicle too. I can't wait to see your videos.
@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage Жыл бұрын
thanks Larry you’re gonna love the outcome of this. It was absolutely insane.
@dougbourdo2589 Жыл бұрын
It amazes me when someone who knows, talks about Cetane and what it does, how to use it, etc. I used to be in the diesel tractor business and we used Cetane booster all of the time. Very few people in the fuel industry even know of or promote Cetane foe diesel fuel. There is very little info available from the industry and many truck stops don't even know what the Cetane ratings are in the fuel they sell. Nice job Merlin.
@GaryLX870D Жыл бұрын
Ol' school always Wins... nicely done my friend 👏 👍 I'll take weight and torque ever time when towing.. hands down winner to me
@larrythompson8630 Жыл бұрын
This rig was very impressive. As said the fact it not only drive to/from but towed a support vehicle as well.
@Allclear75 Жыл бұрын
Just Awesome That You Drove Your Wrecker To The Games! Seriously Impressed!!!
@milt6208 Жыл бұрын
Rain in Havasu? Wow what a novel idea. It was all at once or not at all. But the wind? It rarely stops.
@guywilson-bq6xp Жыл бұрын
Hell ya Merlin.!! Was in attendance. Well deserved!! You da man!!
@sakkiesmith489 Жыл бұрын
I think your wrecker was the best by far,i liked what everybody else put in to there's but yes your wrecker was for sure the best one for the day!!!!
@darinsweitzer4982 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered my Maxmpg for my 7.3 powerstroke ... thanks for the tip
@markk874 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome you drove all that good way in your wrecker!!!!