Close Call! The Worst FIRE We've Ever Had Almost Burned Down Our New Off Road Rollback Project!

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[@Westerntraveler]

😂 OMG I need more of Paul & Merlin together

[@davestevens4263]

Heck yah , good tymez when these guys all get together!

[@donaldwelch4755]

Paul you need some realistic looking flames 🔥 on her

[@robjohnson3376]

Yeah these two should be a comedy duo 😂😂😂

[@BP-kg7ti]

Boys in a candy shop! Love it.

[@tonystover3201]

Yes we do!!!

[@steelmill]

Merlin is the mad genius,his get it done mindset along with the rest of the crew is top notch. Perfect combo.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Many years of hands on experience , while Paul and the gang is planning step # 2 Merlin is already on step #4 with his can-do attitude. When he got that seized 455 olds engine running when they did the boat recovery that's was sitting in the dry lake bed for over 25 years speaks volumes. The man has mechanical savvy that you won't learn in any college

[@COM70]

And he amps up Paul and Paul amps up Merlin, and Hunter winds up both of them. It’s just the best mechanical chemistry.

[@seanhoward6901]

​@@IR-nq4qv ❤

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

AMEN !

[@petertarantelli]

To see Paul, Ben and Sean watch in awe as Merlin does his thing on the diesel is priceless, the respect they have for his knowledge is the tops!

[@KarlEller]

There's something about watching someone who is just REALLY GOOD at what they do.

[@petertarantelli]

@@KarlEller yes, exactly.

[@iammaximus614]

That TDi 👍🏽

[@Sanderly1820]

Im terminally sick and icant thank this family enough , when the days are dark and the deamons coms to play, i binge-watch. The fab rats, and for the time im watching i feel alive, if theres one thing i can do it woukd be to see these wonderful people and thank them personally, this is why im still alive today

[@JWar949]

Damn.... 😢 Hang in there Phil 😊

[@markreed2576]

🙏🏻

[@hustlinghard8081]

Prayers up for your health, buddy.

[@karenlloyd-xy6le]

phil you are part of the fab rats fans so that makes us family

[@Sanderly1820]

Please don't think I said this for sympathy I didn't, but yoyr kind words REALLY MEANS ALOT, thankyou. Fab rats and matts off road, I will forever be in their debt, 🫂😊 💛

[@clarencerenspak5660]

Loved it when Hunter said to Merlin, "pretty dangerous when you and Paul get together!"......LOL.......Everyone could see it but no one would say it!!....LOL......Then the truck catches on fire right on cue!....LOL....Hunter won!!........LOL Hunter 2 Paul/Merlin 0 We need more videos of Merlin and Paul at Paul's where they can be mischevious together please!! Great video!!

[@ggalland1]

OMG! Get Paul, Ben, Merlin, Shawn, and Hunter together, no telling what mayhem is coming. Look on Merlin's face and him doing everything he can think of to stop that truck while say whoa, fire.....y'all had me in tears. That truck looks super awesome. Gonna have alot of fun in that.

[@daniloxyz]

Best part is the always unimpressed Granma Lolly with her "will you kids ever grow up" attitude...

[@keithjackson1180]

The utter lack on concern/worry on Grandma Lolly's face during the fire shows what life must have been like raising the Cox boys.

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Well, there's fire, and then there's FIRE.

[@Dealsmaker7612]

I’m so happy this channel introduced us to Merlin. He’s just a good dude! Y’all are all good people ! The reason why I quit TV and now I only watch KZbin 😂

[@haroldphipps3457]

☝️☝️💯% And Facebook.

[@davebenson1504]

Well at least Ben got to wash/flush out his spare parts in the river... I am amazed that you are able to see a pile of rusty ole junk and then envision it as an incredible re-build, after hours of blood sweat and tears fabricating 🙂 Love Merlin's technical explanation of the pin thingy 😂 Hunter is definitely right, it is pretty dangerous when Merlin and Paul get together 😂 lots of laughter and learning too 🙂 sooo nice to see the cousins/brothers having fun... their Dad's will be smiling down on them for sure 🥰 Beeee-u-tee-ful

[@richardhill4862]

It may not be safe to have you guys together, but it's fun. There is a good chemistry in the shop when you all are in the shop. Hunter did not win based on showmanship, Paul gave it all at the end giving us a show. This going to be a awesome rollback.

[@johnsonm1368]

Not to mention Hunter would of definitely lost the sand section if Paul didn't tell him what to do.

[@oscarwilson5953]

I loved your mom’s look, during the fire, I can read her mind. What are them boys doing now !!!

[@nedharmon9135]

I couldn’t think of anything that would be better than the trifecta, Paul, Ben and Sean with Hunter behind the camera but throw a dash of Merlin in there. Could it get any funnier? Never laugh so hard at a fire. Hunter had the good taste, to put his hand over Paul’s behind, so the editor wouldn’t have to fuzz it out. That was classy and funny. What a funny and educational Sunday morning. God bless you.

[@bjburgener8873]

I came to comments to say just that. Hunter was quick with the hand to block the plumbers signature. You guys are absolutely awesome.

[@PowerWash2022]

It's a good day to wake up drink some good coffee and watch some Sunday morning Fab Rats. Have a good day y'all.

[@dave8709]

Morning have yourself a great day

[@davidcolesr.8628]

A Good Sunday Morning to You, Same Situation in a Different Location Here as well. Enjoy the Day, God Bless You

[@andrewturner67]

I 2nd that as that is what I am doing lol.

[@tonyfnd]

Love when Merlin comes to visit. Him and Paul are hilarious together.

[@robgrubb420]

One of my favorite episodes to date and I have watched them all. The laughs, the family, the friends the builds, just wonderful what a great combo on this episode.

[@Dealsmaker7612]

I totally agree

[@Aragorn450]

I'm sure this has been mentioned before but watching this I was reminded of the fact that Paul used to be a volunteer fire fighter (still is?) and seeing all his antics with fire and... "safety", it really sells that old stigma that most firefighters are pyros! 🔥

[@ronaldbarnes2897]

Wow! Merlin is a absolute blessing and a genius when it comes to motor’s. He sure could teach some of these engineers at the big three a few things! I would love to hang out with you guys! What a experience it would be, love the videos!

[@davestevens4263]

I would love hanging out with wisdom & knowledge!!!!

[@B4UClose]

Five gallons of gas on the Missouri river with a white flag and maybe you can.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everyone and thumbs UP to Fab Rats! 👍🐀🐀👁👁

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!! Looks like ya did it again!!!! FIRSTIES!

[@richardthomas1743]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames OMG! Not sure how that happened LOL . 😲

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

@@richardthomas1743 you're just that good. think how long we've been playing this little game, it should be my turn soon- but without a smart phone.....

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Hunter's foreshadowing of the trouble ahead was spot on 😂👌 Absolutely love when Merlin gets involved with his Fab Rats family, always epic 💪

[@MWGaragee]

I think fabrats is the only channel I can sit and watch more then 15-30 minutes of video. It doesn’t matter how long it is I’m watching the whole thing and wishing there was more.

[@xvsj5833]

“Merlin the Magician” Fab Rats 💛has raised the bar on mechanical perfection 👍 Thank you Paul & Michelle 💛 The A team in action !!! ✌️

[@marvincarter870]

This video is so cool not only did Merlin come down to tweek the Cummings that it needs but helped with the swap in the '49 Chevy pickup! These guys are amazing at what they do. Grandma Lolly was on hand to try and keep these guys straight!

[@platypus1926]

I would give up all my 62 years of experience and knowledge for just the automotive knowledge Merlin has. The man is PHENOMENAL! He is on my bucket list for famous people I want to meet. This was a good Fab Rat video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@wilk913]

Merlin is too cool, I love out when he brings his expertise to your channel. Such a good addition to what you already have going on.

[@martinmoessmer9527]

Probably your BEST BROADCAST TO DATE. Thank you.

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

WOW that was long winded… Great seeing Merlin on here showing some 12 valve genius!!😎 The jet ski run will be entertaining!!😃

[@keithproctor6380]

Merlin is a Master motor magician. If I had a vehicle, I would love to have Merlin go through it.

[@wildwheelsdarin]

It's always an adventure when Merlin shows up!

[@michaeltablet8577]

This channel is Awesome and when you add Merlin it's off the charts! God bless you all and thanks again for all the great videos!

[@Jaycruiser01]

Loving the quality and quantity of videos you are posting at them moment plus this crew you have created is perfect keep up the amazing work

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Fun episode, Fab Rats crew and MOSG! That off-road rollback build has got some serious character! Probably because it is being worked on by some serious characters.

[@KeruptR47]

"We're not Whistling Diesel Hunter, we're not ruining everything." *Proceeds to light it on fire*😂

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

This was without a doubt, a fun filled video. Then Mel shows up. Wonderful. I been needing something to lift me because I’ve been soooooo depressed. I’m 65 and feel so alone. My wife is gone. Going on a few years now. Being alone and depressed is horrible! Especially when your life used to be filled with this kind of laughter, and family. And now, so many I’ve known, friends and family, are dead.

[@musicdawg]

Keep your head up!!

[@reddog543211]

Amazing video guys.....nice to see the winner back in action....so interesting watching all the different vehicles become one ....Hunter getting Amazing shots of all going on....editing Awsome as well....thanks for sharing this with us

[@SparkyP935]

I don’t comment too much, but I’ve been watching you guys I think a couple years now, and I just love all of you, your wonderful family, plus Matts off-road recovery & Robbie Layton.

[@nealfry7403]

I love watching all of you together, soaking up knowledge from Merlin.

[@randymiller7521]

It’s like watching two Merlin videos in a row. One smart cookie for sure 👍

[@vtx2005retro]

I learned from guys like Merlin how to tune CAT mechanical governors years ago. His stories brings back those memories! Wished I lived closer to either of these guys! I would pay in Mountain Dew , Pepsi, whatever to hang out with these guys! 😊

[@khcopter]

Anything you guys do with Merlin is the best!! because he is my hero!!

[@jefflee355]

Do y’all realize, how Wonderfull it is to have Great Friends (and relatives you get along with!) over a life time? They are seeds sown, in great soil! EXPECT.. the BEST!!

[@bawrenches]

Merlin is a certified genius

[@3.0colorado21]

Merlin is a genius. Love his content, especially combined with Paul and crew

[@keithpiskur5878]

Missed opportunity to call the segment "Learnin' with Merlin". I always enjoy and appreciate the experience and knowledge from those that have done the work for years.

[@dougless2104]

I'm disabled currently but working this 71 year old body adding a prosthesis to regain my mobility. I enjoy watching your channel as it reminds me of my younger years building specialty vehicles for fun or work. Thank you !

[@garycoppard3596]

Love seeing family getting involved with your projects. Nice to hear the banter between you guys. That rollback is going to look great with that cab. Wish you good health, wealth and happiness for the future. God bless you all from South Africa 🎉❤

[@The_Repair_Shop]

I love the antics when this crew is together. Reminds me of home. The laughter while putting out the fire is the best. Great build!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

That's going to be an awesome truck! Merlin is a genius! Great work by everyone! Love it!

[@harryinhuahin1272]

As an old man I've enjoyed watching Hunter grow up lately. He's at a really fascinating age where he's no longer a kid but he has yet to catch up with the 'old-timers'... but his courtesy and self confidence (a tribute to his parents, perhaps) will have him on pretty equal footing before long. Especially with Paul as mentor. This really is such a great channel...

[@kimetherington2252]

Great build! So much fun to watch with lots of laughs! Merlin, Paul, Ben, Shawn, Lolly, Hunter the kids leanding a helping hand! The 49 is almost on the road again! Can't wait to see it finished! Til next time take care and we'll see you on the next...

[@2milesowen587]

Fun to watch Merlin’s skills and Paul & Ben just absorbing the knowledge. Watch it done once than do it once and your a expert. 👍

[@lizowilliam013]

Man, Merlin is just brilliant! We need more of him and Paul together

[@davidsnow1481]

I love watching Paul and Merlin together it’s such a great video and the laughs don’t stop. Merlin is a genius that trick taking care of the KDP I wish I knew that before. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

[@benwalsh3400]

Love when Merlin pops up. Sean is a great addition, Ben and hunter. We have so much fun watching, appreciate all of ya!

[@jcar1417]

Paul there is a company that makes a fire extinguisher that looks like a road flare, it’s nontoxic,doesn’t leave a residue, but it’s a one use style, not cheap but there is no mess to clean up and is safe on wiring. It’s called Elemental. I carry one in all my vehicles.

[@TxRiderDave]

This is a great build. Watching Paul, Ben and Merlin all together (as adults!) and I just think...my goodness, Grandma Lolly is a saint!

[@breckjones5987]

I watch all of Merlin’s old school garage, he’s awesome!! But having him on Fabrat’s is best of both worlds. Paul and Merlin are hilarious when they get together.

[@John13Edge]

It’s great seeing an extended Family working so well together building memories ….This will be a story to tell the grandkids of the current grandkids…..😊

[@BETTERTOMARROW]

You guys are on a good path 👍

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Hunter said it best..... “ when you and Paul get together things get dangerous” Merlin is such a cool fella

[@siucracos]

Watching Merlin is amazing. I know the words he's using, but it almost sounds like a foreign language! A true master at his craft

[@dianeenlow123]

Watching you build the off road roll back sure brings back some great memories. My Grandaddy had a 1949 Green pickup most of his life. It looked just like your donor truck.

[@frankcastle4383]

What a fantastic episode! 🔥 ,Merlin and his wizarding ,awesome banner, good food, lots of laughs! You guy's and gals are the best!!

[@faerieSAALE]

To use a vernacular word from another era, that old 49 Chevy truck is going to look GNARLY when finished!

[@professorfalken4600]

Hey Fab Rats, get you some fire blankets. They deploy easy and you can hang them close to you on the wall or lift.

[@lildudechevman]

You guys made me laugh so many times, I lost count. When Merlin’s around man the antics are just out of control, bens funny to & Paul well it’s like a smorgasboard of , let her rip & see what happens,I love watching you guys , because you learn stuff & have a good laugh at the same time. Thank God for Fab Rats!!! From a die hard fan ,ok I’m out later 👍🏼

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

seem there are plenty of you tube fires happening.. be careful in the garage fella's shit happens fast

[@alfbittner6489]

This has always been a dream, Chevy 1/2 ton on modern chassis with a Cummings. I must have rewound 4 times when Ben lobbed the fire work under the truck, so funny.

[@jhook702]

The world needs more people that are willing to stand up for their rights! Thank you!!

[@crizcriz103customz]

I need to put some time in my project 47 dodge coupe on shortened 24v cummins 5 speed dually frame. Looks to be a nice build Paul into the bus thing Party Vessel Patina? Or PAINT?

[@meandmybuddy964]

You’re not trying to burn up all your tools before you get your new shop built are you trying to make an excuse to buy all new tools lol glad the fire is out🎉

[@denniswatkins4666]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@dogcreek8547]

The fork lift pushing the 49 then the flames was an all time classic. A golden moment, Nice!

[@donwilliams3626]

Lots of wise guys working side by side. At least Paul was handing Merlin the correct wrench when he asked for one!

[@thatdave86]

Fire Blankets needed in the workshop??? Great having the Bros and Cuzies working together. Cummins tips from Merlin , priceless

[@Bruce-ks7md]

As much as you guys cross that river, why have you not built a bridge? Maybe Ben would have all of his parts. Love all of your guys' vids!

[@Kikibaby83]

I love seeing family work together!! I'm glad Sean & Ben r working at the shop!

[@FestusHaggen]

Merlin, The Magician. He works magic.

[@nastyn8te328]

Merlin is really good at explaining things. Very easy to understand him.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Merlin, the mad genius! How come this channel isn't at 1 Million subscribers yet?!

[@PatrickPoet]

"It's because I'm good!", Michelle is great.

[@toyomatt84]

I wish Merlin didn't live so far away. The level of "shenanigans" he brings to the shop, is fantastic!

[@waynebaca820]

With Merlin and all you guys together absolutely crack me up I can imagine the antics when you guys are cruzin the river on them luxury jet skis

[@defiant4698]

When the family gets together the motto is "This is a terrible idea, lets do it." 😆😆😆

[@KevinHuff23]

Love the crossover content with Merlin! We NEED more projects with the whole crew involved, Paul, Merlin, Ben, Shawn, Hunter, and Grandma, what could go wrong?

[@clarencerenspak5660]

I have probably watched the fire scene about 20 - 30 times now and when Merlin, with his face half blue from the smoke and laughter, says to Hunter, "we told you it would fire right up and that's a fire!!"......I laugh out loud every time!! LOL

[@Kickinpony66]

@34:09... I think Robby Layton would have a Heart Attack! @37:07... I'm going to guess 6 more times of pulling the cab. I am looking forward to the Missouri River Run!

[@triman95]

Its a little thing, but seeing your young boys steer the trucks for you as you move them in and out of the shop, brings me back to when I was 5 yrs old or so (I'm 60 now) and my dad would start the hay truck in the field, put it in granny gear and let it go at idle. He'd jump out and he and the adults would buck bales while I "steered" the truck around the field. I realize now that he was putting me in the safest place, but I sure felt important! You're an awesome dad.

[@davidpurchase2980]

You guys are so fortunate to have those rust free vehicles out there......those would be rusted beyond repair in Northern Michigan. Love the content, keep up the good work.

[@jefferi78]

merlin surely a genius in any kind of motor. he can make old junk working.

[@bryanhersman4037]

Merlin is properly named. He is the wizard. You guys all make a great team.

[@brucegarrett7232]

With all of these guys together they should be called "Mischief and Mayhem Inc".

[@thomasfletcher760]

When family gets together , there's shenanigans to be had 🤣🤣

[@jimburtwell2731]

I love how Grandma stands back watching the mayhem, just another day st the shop!

[@markreetz1001]

Can you imagine growing up with Paul & Merlin in the same neighborhood. Great video! Merlin and Paul together are awesome.

[@WasteNoMinutes]

"When you two get together it's dangerous" - Hunter. HAHAHAHAAH! Yes and we LOVE IT!

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

Merlin is so clear in his knowledge he makes it look so easy. I hope your listening Paul

[@shaggy.cm.84]

Love watching the fam come together.

[@billwallace7690]

I want to see more of Michelle in the shop. She’s funny and cool.

[@KRAVER_]

I love when Merlin and Paul hang out. because you know it will be a good fun video and interesting

[@danielbeckendorf3679]

You know, when I see people cut stuff like this up, it makes me a little sad, but it makes me really happy that it's being used, not just rusting down in some field. I'd like to think Paul and the crew and all of us watching feel the same way better to be modified and used than scraped.

[@NMcKinney32]

I wish I could be more like Merlin and Paul! Super cool guys and extremely intelligent!