Converting an Old GMC TRUCK 2WD into a New 4WD

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Landon's build continues! In this episode Landon and his dad tear down his 1983 GMC so they can convert it's 2WD capabilities into a 4WD.
Make sure to follow along with us as we build and fabricate cool stuff!!
This Truck's build series:
Vid #1 Buying the Truck: • Youngster Buying & Pic...
Vid #2 Getting parts: • **Collecting Parts fro...
Vid #3 Getting started: • We finally get started...
Vid #4 Pulling it in the shop: • The OLD GMC FINALLY ma...
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[@Northtide]

They didn't just build a truck. They made a lifetime memory.

[@prashantgotad3739]

Working on a built with father is best feeling in the world 😍

[@toplink]

That’s a happy kid. He will earn the right to be proud of that rig!

[@joesephhitteman591]

You will always remember helping your son memories to reflect upon In your old age !

[@quesoblanco5586]

A father and son working on a project together makes my heart happy. Makes me miss my dad. 😊

[@IR-nq4qv]

you're forgetting grandpa Sherman, 3 generations working together

[@myass5964]

My dad just made empty promises of how we would do this, he just bought time till I was 18 and said well son your happiness is your problem

[@rickyhaen8766]

Same 👍

[@jessicacordova5024]

@@myass5964 Same wish my dad would’ve made more time to teach me more. Doesn’t matter how many times I offer still doesn’t happen guess I’ll work on my stuff alone.

[@myass5964]

@@jessicacordova5024 I had to come to the same conclusion, it's funny once I broke out of the mold and won't talk to him, now he tries to be a good dad and it's like your only 20 years late bud

[@SAULOXX1]

Your son is blessed to have you as a Father.

[@troykruse5161]

Great to see 3 generations working on a project. Making a memory Landon will never forget. Good job

[@shep5963]

Three generations removing a front clip beautiful!

[@celticbart]

A family video! I like it.

[@MotoKeto]

I worked on many projects with my Dad at the time I did not appreciate it. Now so many years after he is gone I cherish every moment of those projects. Soak up every moment.

[@mehometoday2050]

Landons grin while you were pulling the truck out of the shop says it all.

[@zulubravo9434]

Fantastic job teaching your son.

[@deneb.9798]

One nice truck once its done.. your Dad knows heaps.

[@wrs52011]

Gotta love the family interaction! Great parenting!

[@Thatboogboi69]

I can’t get enough of this channel.

[@johnduke9894]

You're a good man, Paul, and a good dad!!!

[@kevinrmack44]

The education and time spent with his dad is priceless!! Great fathering Paul!

[@HalfCutGarage]

Love how you break it down for him ! And all us !

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

That is one blessed 16 year old. I’d have done just about anything for a big block 4x4 square at 16. Not to mention the experience of having built it with dad.

[@fireball4thewin108]

I've got a 1974 c20 that I'm putting a 350 in with my dad, I wish we had anywhere near this amount of tools and understanding. Also mines only 2 wheel drive for now but I definitely plan on making it 4 wheel drive done day

[@kristinconverse2856]

The Wheaties comment was great!... and someone sent a box of them!....even better!...you had Landon try them!...awesome!!!

[@eddie8279]

Paul please keep doing what you are doing! You set a great example of family,work ethic and enjoying life! Thanks for all you do!

[@chrisk7984]

One happy kid, smiling ear to ear

[@remorrey]

Sunday morning: scriptures, prayer, Fab Rats and then church. Great way to start the day. Thank you for your wholesome content.

[@Buzzbomb57]

Congrats Landon on your build. Not only are you building your first truck, you are building memories of time spent with your Dad. Years from now this will be a special time in your life to look back on and smile.

[@jeffreycrockett6847]

I know Landon is going to enjoy driving this truck, because of knowing and doing the fab on this truck with his dad makes it a that more special.

[@darwinbarrett86]

Great family fun with mentor Paul. Excellent. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@lowellcrabb151]

Landon is getting the best training that can be had. If he wants it, he'll be able to build it. Nice work Paul and Michelle.

[@robertdavis2373]

Nothing wrong with a young man getting dirty and working for what he wants. Keep it up big dog. Plus he's learning stuff alone the way while you show him how to work on stuff.

[@ElCid48]

Nothing wrong...EXCEPT...when the young man does nor protect his EYES.

[@johnnygarza6470]

Great video. What a father son and partial grandfather project.

[@ewxlt]

Stoked for that kid.

[@stevevanpatten1372]

That's so cool that your Dad & you are Building your Truck together Landon.😊 I never got the chance to do that with my Father. Take every single chance that you get to spend time with your Father.

[@rockysuperstar1]

PAUL Nice job . I see the start of a rock crawler

[@bonepl8]

Dad strength is real...!

[@claypritchett6302]

You are a good man..and a good. Dad how do you think I lurid love you and your family rase them right you just got more tools thin I did when

[@sabastian151]

Only way to learn is making him do the work while you supervise. Great job kid! Great channel!

[@loose-arrow-garage]

Landon, you have no idea what a lucky kid you are!

[@dragnfli520]

Best sweet 16th gift! He wants a vehicle, teach & help him build it! Love your channel!

[@PatrickPoet]

How great for him to have a dad like you

[@steinjonah660]

What an awesome dad AND mom

[@johnperry5102]

thats a real sweet rebuild for your son, my grand kids all call you super dad

[@brucep9123]

Lan, I hope you treasure these days with (Paul) your father. My Dad and I spent every Saturday "playing" together just like that, until he was 90. He was my best friend!

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Awesome to see Paul’s talents being passed on to another generation. The big block 4wd truck will be sweet.

[@evloftis4143]

one happy young man right there good job Dad

[@rogermontee8264]

A good father and son project!!!!!Great work guy’s.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

[@jrbrumley9334]

WOW, what great memories you are making with your boy! Great job!!! J.R.

[@kylebrodowski3641]

Smiled the whole episode. Teaching that young man some real skills.

[@goatboy3562]

This will be something he remember for the rest of his life, your grandkids are going to hear stories about how you helped him build his first truck.

[@jamesmushinski9872]

I HAD SEVERAL OF THOSE OLD SQUARE BODY CHEVY'S , LOVE THOSE TRUCKS !!!!!

[@rojodogg]

Lucky man who gets to spend quality time with his son doing what he enjoys.

[@dustintownsend7810]

I love the father and son project I never really had a dad to show me idk where my learning to do things like this came from but I've learned it

[@FriesanPirate]

We loved meeting you guys and cooking dinner

[@FabRats]

You and Tom are the best! Thanks for the delicious meal!

[@frankirwin2377]

Enjoy those Wheaties Landon! Champions far and wide have enjoyed.

[@mrolsen6987]

I'am a mechanic since over 21years, I have a boy who's 15. It's so fun to watch them grow up and learning how to wrench! Cheers from Northern Sweden 🍻

[@TheOldaz1]

Good progress, Langdon is a lucky guy to have an interested dad.

[@mh70ss]

The smile on Landon's face is priceless. Keep up the great video's.

[@mrbeans2425]

Landon couldn't have a better teacher/ father!

[@rickmarquart3277]

Big block 4x4, first truck, Lucky young man! Plus all the learning. 👍🏻💪🏼🇺🇸

[@johnswick4593]

Your channel never seems to get old Paul. All the projects you do are interesting; even the Go carts. Pretty cool to see the family working together also. Keep up the good work

[@johnsegard2948]

So amazing. So glad you and son can build memories. Cherish the time.

[@dtread9543]

You are going to love that big block if you stick with it. Makes you feel like the king of the road

[@dv7548]

I like it. Passing the knowledge to his boy. Hands on

[@fraire711]

Never really had a dad growing up. Had to learn to work on cars by myself. Watching this channel and seeing how Paul teaches his sons even if I didn’t have a dad, I picture myself being one of Paul’s kids because I’m learning so much more.

[@stevecomb3097]

Mad love for ur whole family my brother. This is what America was founded on , fathers teaching sons and a village raises all the children. None of the inner city where noone knows their neighbors

[@90MHOTMUD]

its so awesome to see how much your family does together . seeing your boy right with you building and learning and your wife being so support of want you do....your an example of this world needs today...I say thank you..

[@dandannels8821]

Great dad,mom,son project!!

[@JP-ou8yb]

Nothing like hands on learning got quite a bit done good times.

[@thepageburnner3534]

Good work kid keep hanging out with your old man and you'll be a winner in life

[@X-OR_]

Landon will remember this time with Dad for his entire life.... My dad and I rebuild a motorcycle when I was 15 and I always think about our time together. Son and Dad working together is a great thing !!!

[@maryfrederickson9400]

That boy has the sweetest, happiest smile on his face when he is working. You both are blessed!

[@andrestewart7010]

I watched all of the videos on the truck and son i really enjoyed them ...

[@FATMANSAM56]

Great progress you may want to build a steering box brace those trucks have a bad problem with cracking the frame behind the box

[@willgoodwin1293]

I think I found my new favorite build team

[@darrellroeters4951]

Sons a good kid, raised well.

[@larss592]

This is the difference between a proactive dad and one that spares no time or effort. I am envious. Kudos to you guys though.

[@taoutdoorstorieswithterrya5411]

It's nice to see the relationship you have with your son. It's going to be a cool truck.

[@patrickdean9797]

with that big block that truck is going to be more than capable

[@tuddsmithers7101]

How could Landon not be totally in love with his parents. Good job guys!

[@IronHorseGarage]

Nice work guys!! Good job to the youngster!!! Can't learn this stuff playing video games!!!

[@donlarsen9807]

I love how you turn the work over to your son's and give them the guidance needed. You are a great teacher. Even your eight year old gets hands on experience. At the end of the day I'm sure they are full of pride with their accomplishments. I know that you do all the welding that involves safety. I would like to see them learning more about welding. I still cringe when I see them using a cut off wheel without gloves. I've sent you pictures of what can happen when a cut off wheel explodes with welding gloves on. Safety first. Stuff can go bad in a blink of an eye and when least expected. Knowledge is priceless and best learned not the hard way. Thanks for sharing all that you do. Stay safe healthy and happy 👍 Oh by the way wheaties are best with a dusting of sugar.

[@michaelclairforet5031]

Your constant explanations are WONDERFUL. It’s like being in a shop class and the teacher explaining everything. Sorry, but your wife is a distraction, so is the the home stuff. I watch these to learn about the mechanics not be entertained by trivia chit chat. When you show and tell what you are doing it is the best site on KZbin.

[@brentcodling7015]

Landon’s truck is looking pretty sweet

[@thomastaylor298]

Time spent with your son will reap many rewards much later in life for the both of you. Beside giving the boy a skill he can use forever.

[@carljorgensen2813]

Thanks for the surprise video.. got up this morning was sick yesterday went to bed early so, Time to go out and work on some stuff I have to do... still got one of two vehicles to get running. Haven’t been running for the last two months been. Then depending on the other people for food and medical help great people that help me.. Live in Smith Valley or Wellington Nevada love watching your videos I learn a lot I’m 75... Vietnam vet I have the VA as my medical which is great... thanks again..

[@rudyellis2157]

Father and son making memories and gaining skills for the young man that are irreplaceable.you both are truly blessed.

[@vtx2005retro]

The best time spent is what you two are doing right now. And the sweat equity he is putting into that project will make him repeat it tons more than handing him keys. FAB Rats you are truly an inspiration to all that watch you!!

[@aaahtex902]

**PAUL IS A GENIUS!!!**

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

NOTE: THIS is how you take young boy and make the honorable young men for our next generation. OUTSTANDING....Your family is a true American Family

[@rexruggless9671]

when your dad is your crew chief you got do it nice young man. hi mom love you guys.

[@greevous]

So love how you treat your son, you are a shining example of a father passing on his knowledge and skills to a new generation. A beacon of hope in a world that seems to have lost its way.

[@danlabelle6210]

Awesome job guys

[@allenentsminger2320]

So kool to have great parents and great tools to build kool stuff

[@redneckmatt8349]

These videos make me wish I my dad was around more when I was a kid. Landen is gunna be a Fab Rat just like you an that’s what this country needs. Love the channel y’all rock

[@originalghoul3738]

You are a great dad!

[@TreachourusJdogg]

Living the dream, Paul. Building rigs with your kids.

[@geoffballe8766]

Your smile as you were towed from the shed was a million dollar smile Landon, your dad is a beautiful man and your mother an angel, how lucky are we all to share in your family’s kindness

[@str8menace923]

Way to go Dad!!#1

[@FreakinJeepToysGarage]

I got a couple of simple tips for ya...For catching coolant or other fluids in the shop and not make a mess...... take an old plastic fuel tank and cut the top off add some handles and a pour spot. I use a square, flat bottom van gas tank. It is so easy to kick it under a car/truck and not worry about it splashing all over and making a mess. Our antifreeze goes into a "recycler" bucket. The bucket is a 5 gallon bucket with a spicket about 1.5" from the bottom. This allows oil to float up and the dirt to settle out to the bottom. Then you can get the clean coolant out of the middle.

[@DADDYO3]

Great project with the kid. Well done.

[@nferraro222]

"...you'll never do that. Right, Landon?" NO PROMISES, OLD MAN:) Looks like it's gonna be a fine rig.

[@loraleecarey3228]

Good job Landon!! You will cherish these times with your dad , especially when you have kids of your own. Love the positive attitude!!

[@MrKombiman]

Such strong genes there! A chip off the ol' block!