Cursed: Our Shop's Nightmare Continues With Hunter's Nova!

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No matter what we do, it seems like we can't shake the transmission curse! Join us as we bring Hunter's Nova in the shop to check out yet another bad transmission!
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[@heathenamerican8149]

Grandma Lolly out here just giving Hunter the business. Careful Hunter she'll get ya'!

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Oh yeah a modern Lexus will eat this thing's lunch. Sorry to tell ya, Hunter.

[@kennethsmith6470]

No video today? 😢

[@billstev100]

Love Grandma Lolli! She’s such a badass! You go girl!❤ 👍

[@McBuggs.]

Should surprise granny with the diff, build her a 4x4... She can join u guys in the rocky hills and break the diff!

[@tak-el-uc]

The interactions between Ben and Hunter are some of my favorite parts of this channel. They are hilarious together whether they are ragging on each other or unified in plotting against Paul.

[@lockout6896]

I hope hunter knows how lucky he is to have the fab rats on his side 🙌🙌

[@mazevx2451]

Honestly, it's like a lottery win if you're a car guy

[@waynefields4813]

I wonder if Hunter ever realized he’s driving a square body Nova?😂😂😂

[@dalegnodle]

OBS!

[@mikestevens2807]

I don't think he realizes alot of things

[@warrenmichael918]

@@mikestevens2807 he is just young, he is learning new things everyday. We were all there at one point ourselves.

[@docink6175]

I always thought the chevy II-nova from 62-65 (box novas) were the square bodies, (trucks are totally different story) 66 and 67 they were rounded a little then in 68 the classic nova shape came out and ran until the new body was released in 75.. I had several 71 and 72 Buick Skylarks that shared that body style. In 75 they came out with a narrower car with a much larger side window like hunters or my late grandmothers nova rs

[@Grandpa1422]

A pocket knife, a truck, and a classic Nova. Hunter is truly growing up to be a good man. Paul, you are doing such a good job mentoring him.

[@Rattlecanjeff]

Is Hunter kinfolk? Never understood if he is related.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

I couldn’t agree More, Hunter is a Fine Young Man. Seems like He’s got His Ducks lining up nicely for the Future and a Half Ass Decent Work Ethic, that’s a Rarity nowadays it Seems.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

@@Rattlecanjeff I don’t think so

[@dalegnodle]

They've taken him in to the fold. 😊

[@mebebrb]

@@Rattlecanjeff If you go back to when Hunter first appeared on the scene I believe he's a friend of one of Paul's boys

[@vickiek1492]

Get'em grandma Lolly! I know you can take Hunter every day ☺️

[@jimronchetto8592]

It's good to see papa Darr. Been missing him.

[@Glint_Eastwood]

19 minutes and 6 thousand views. This is why I love this channel, your family has built something special

[@HazzyME]

28 min and 518 k now. We all look for it

[@Nic26482648]

Now nearly 295k views!

[@Nic26482648]

@@HazzyME 518k, is the number of subscribers!?

[@Farm_fab]

Speaking of one horsepower, I live near a community that has a number of Amish people, and a man was taking his kids for a ride on a pony cart, and I commented to the man that that wasn't even one horsepower, to which the man just laughed. I love the work ethic of the Amish, as you almost never see lazy Amish people. They're not afraid to get their hands dirty, and could run circles around a lot of us.

[@grizphetteplace1427]

I had a buddy whose family bought a pair of new Novas in 1970. One had a 307, three on the tree, the other a 350, with the same tranny. The 307 would broil ONE tire forever, the 350 posi one was terrifying!!! A hard launch, and 2 good shifts would put you past 100 MPH easily! Building a Wont Go that will do that is like crazy,Man!

[@manuelve1998]

I know a few lazy Amish.

[@shannonkoelbl909]

It's awesome how you help the younger generation with their vehicles. I'm sure that they really look up to you for that. You're a heck of a role model.

[@biggadigittydee7607]

Did Michelle finally find a no n trademark music subscription service? Yes she did and we are sooooo happy!

[@flemmingkjellerup9780]

Shaun is so a nice fun guy, suits the team perfect 👍🏻😀

[@steveschmit8196]

I want the old step side that was parked next to the Nova.

[@carlosyniguez2376]

Get in line, that is one sweet rig

[@tedhockstad243]

I love the "No Worries, No fear" when you tear into a component 😎 y'all are amazing

[@ryurc3033]

Man that constantly crossing water sure does make sure your axle seals are good, and your vents are routed high enough....

[@mebebrb]

Love the cracked window decal in Hunters windshield!🤣🤣

[@mrbill8542]

And the upside down steering wheel !!

[@KarlEller]

@@mrbill8542 The upside down steering wheel was doing my head in 🤣

[@michaelinorlando8507]

Paul just can't resist the Jinx 😂. "...we'll have it pretty reliable..." 😂

[@OurDee]

I like Paul's approach, "I'm sure the story's gonna tell itself in a moment here." I wonder how many things Hunter thought he did to cause the failure till Paul told him it wasn't his fault.

[@AlienX511]

Hopefully Hunter this time got right length transmission bolts 🤣

[@michaelinorlando8507]

My face hurts! Watching Paul's eyes light up every time a tire squeals! 😂 It is the simple things. 😂

[@bradtatro8718]

Paul....What A Great-Great Crew You Have....Your A Lucky Man (Family & All)

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

What a Great Fab Rats pit crew🎉🎉 I like how Paul looks over the car and said , we are fixing this , cut that ,, and not even give Hunter a chance to say anything ❤❤

[@detroitdiy]

I love Grandma Lolly, Paul shoud sneak a turbo on that Lexus and let her whip on Hunter. That would be awesome. Great video guy's good to see Hunter's Nova back on the road.

[@Farm_fab]

The Nova is standing up for its name. In Spanish it means no go.😂

[@stevemiller3082]

You know that little bit of trivia has driven me crazy! Did no one know?- they had to know didn’t they? I mean HOW could Chevrolet NOT know about that. This argument has been raging in my noggin for about 45 years now, ever since I took Spanish in school

[@wbball15]

But what does it mean in Urdu?

[@Farm_fab]

@@stevemiller3082 strangely, Chevy did sell well in Latin America, so the name had little effect on sales. In fact, in Venezuela, the sales of the car exceeded projections for sales.

[@Farm_fab]

@@wbball15 in Urdu it's translated as نووا.

[@wayneappl5381]

A lot of people don't realize that the Chevy Nova, Olds Omega, Pontiac Venture and the Buick Apollo were all the same GM body styles!!!!!

[@ogreoutdoors]

"no need to use the torque wrench". I wonder if Paul knows deep down that chances are good he is pulling apart again anyway? awesome video!

[@sknight1578]

Your oil lights on but I’m sure that’s fine! You gotta love these guys!

[@ryanharding4199]

I absolutely love the dedication and knowhow that our Fab Rats team puts into these videos! Detail, jokes, happiness and at the end something runs. Ya buddy!!!

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

Worked on many turbo 350’s back in the day. Usually the biggest issue with them was the vacuum modulator went bad.

[@foxp2483]

Gentlemen, I've never had a manual transmission fail in all my years of driving dozens of different cars.

[@heisenballs]

Sounds like you're not driving them hard enough. I blew up many transmissions in my youth.

[@markcatanzaro9699]

That's what I'm saying!!!! Nobody over there drives a manual?

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

I agree perfect example look at rorys truck, and the and the use it see's. Also I use to work on a maintenance crew at a ups depot 98%of the trucks were manual and never had any problems with the trans seen quite a few driver twist drive shafts when the had a loaded truck but that was it .the 2% autos were garbage they ended up being taken off the lineup constantly.

[@jeepindave5464]

​@@markcatanzaro9699 pauls wood truck and old cummins is a stick. I was sad when Landons got swapped from the 4 speed. Manuals or bust.

[@PatrickPoet]

Weren't trying hard enough. I always enjoyed rebuilding a manual a lot more.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

29:10 “Old Age and Treachery, will defeat Youth and Enthusiasm every time” You Go Grandma Ollie!

[@my31and37]

Swapping a TH350 by yourself with only a floor jack is way more fun, with the car on jackstands. However watching Paul blow that one apart and put it back together is pretty dang impressive. May the curse be lifted.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Eventually this channel is gonna be giving Precision Transmission a run for their money 😂😂

[@damon2772nomad]

Hunter is the type of guy to challenge any grandma out there😂

[@benschlack5814]

Grandma is a straight gangster that's awesome 👍👍

[@jamesrobinson9304]

Paul's knowledge always amazes me. He not only knows how it works, he knows why it works.

[@Westerntraveler]

I think in the Future Merlin should build up your transmissions. I believe your curse is real.... .......lol

[@steveo7767]

You guys are gonna have to build a timber bridge over that creek!

[@ripvanrevs]

Keeps some people out that shouldn't be back there!

[@JamesJohnson-bg8vp]

Build a bridge an the river will stop flowing.

[@Mr12BS]

Nah, if it gets too bad they can take Hunter's truck.

[@brockryan3405]

Oh heck, just make a tram line! Let's make this frequent route easy!

[@DjId3Nt]

love to see a collab with Precision Transmission. his channel is pretty sweet and he knows all the things about transmissions. maybe he can help you lift that curse.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Funny 4WD 24/7 used Robbie Layton's catch line. "That's not going anywhere" Precision Transmission does have a "footprint" in USA or Canada.

[@ggalland1]

Dang that Nova sounds nice!! Question to Hunter.....Do you really wanna get on Granda Lolli's bad side? Lol. Michele, loved what ya did with the glasses on Grandma Lolli. I started seeing all kinds of "Thug Life" memes, 🤣🤣 You guys are awesome, have a great weekend

[@carlosyniguez2376]

YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!!!!! We adopted our grandson and granddaughter and they look forward to watching your videos with me. Thank you for the clean family oriented content!!!! May our Lord bless you and yours!!!!

[@Boga217]

Fabrats needs to do a transmission build collab with precision transmission. Should let you watch him rebuild a couple then he watch you and point out anything you could improve to prevent failures. Be an awesome video for both channels.

[@bradley-eblesisor]

Grandma Lolly made me blow sweet tea out my nose with that call out. I'm still laughing at that one!🤣👍👍

[@chadrolfe1589]

You might want to check and make sure the flex plate is not installed backwards!

[@jessebrown2100]

... future starter work .....

[@Chevtec]

Make sure it's not cracked or broken

[@danlux4954]

They make it nice cause they do it twice.

[@leonthompson1272]

Them wheels are perfectly good! Just right for a Nova.

[@Dede-ie9qv]

When Hunter was asked how he broke the transmission, Ben was already chuckling away in the background. He then lets Hunter push the car alone and is at it again. Epic!

[@robchambers2182]

Hunter is blessed for sure having the Cox family!!!

[@ripvanrevs]

Loved seeing the Dino the Dinosaur transmission fluid. No Sinclair on the east coast since the 70s.

[@mikemiller3007]

Dino supreme motor oil?

[@reddog543211]

Excellent video guys....congratulations on your new (used) tranny Hunter !!.... thanks so much for sharing this video with all of us !.... great editing also !!

[@paulabes4220]

Paul don't feel bad. 45 years ago, when I was getting into mechanic business. I was working at this transmission shop as a re and re guy. One day I had to take out and reinstall the C4 out of a Continental with 429 four times in one day. Turned out to have a tiny crack in the case. So, I know your pain.

[@WS102]

Grandma Lolly trash talking and throwing down. She's OG, throwing shade on the Lexus haters.

[@steveleverett2644]

Such amazing people. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@johnnymack8442]

You should maybe do a bridge. To get to your property as the water gets so high.

[@ja5onl6]

If Utah is anything like other western states, you'd need an act of congress to put a bridge in. A lot of western states are ok with rubber tired vehicles crossing water, but steel tracks are a no-no and a bridge they want engineered, etc.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Boy hunter is really talkin' smack with grandma lolly, she handed him some elder respect...these young kids now days. Have a good week and count your blessings amen.

[@twwtb]

You guys gotta turn on close caption and see the funny stuff it comes up with. It's funny enough watching Fab Rats antics, but CC just adds a whole other layer of hilarity. And yeah, I gotta move someplace where I can have that kind of fun without getting arrested.

[@psg6314]

I was thinking in the back of my mind that it's check ball sticking but that converter fix was spot on glad you got it done and great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@norcalray7182]

Love the videos and the channel. Keep on trucking.

[@MisakiRyou]

Hunters seems like he feels pretty guilty about them having to help him, shows his good heart. If i had any advice for a person like that I would inform them that you are also giving them a gift letting them help someone they love.

[@ryanbean3548]

It’s really great to see the young man with a late 70s nova , that’s awesome.

[@stevemiller3082]

Grandma Lolly is all smiles and fun, until she isn’t! Do not fluff around and find out! I know her without actually knowing her, she’s just like my mom- not perfect but better than we deserve! EDIT: I had not seen the end of the video where she challenged Hunter ! Oh my, Hunter, look out. Everyone mentions how Paul and Ben interact with the boys - wait 10 years and see the men they become. I grew up in such a similar environment. My dad and co-dad always treated me like an adult and gave me responsibility beyond my years- well it turns out I caught a horrible case of responsibility and hopefully passed that on. Now my dad treated me like an adult but that came with the consequences of yelling a lot at times. I figured out how to eliminate that- just like Paul I sure hope that we all continue to get the blessings that we’re receiving now! Stay out of water over your head unless you’re in a boat 🛥️! 2nd EDIT: the steering wheel is upside down too- perfect

[@scottmiller9155]

Grandma Lolly going to drag Hunter and his nove lol

[@richardthomas1743]

Gooood morning everybody, Happy Friday! And of course thumbs UP to Fab Rats! 👍✅

[@donnstambaugh1506]

The reason there’s no drain plug in Tran tray is back in the day most folks did there own oil changes. It was common they mistakenly drained the tranny not the oil pan. Since the trans was suggested change only 80k vs every 5k for oil. And most trans were serviced at the dealer. Plus you had to remove the pan to remove the trans filter so there’s the reason.,.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning Hunter needs to realize you don't challenge Grandma she taught Paul everything he knows and I don't think he wants to be embarrassed by losing twice. I always enjoy your videos Hunter has a nice car Iove the Petty Blue paint job

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY

[@richardthomas1743]

🥉🏁 YAY!

[@shanevonharten3100]

Grandma hits beast mode a lot, love it

[@donhawryluk9217]

Paul’s voice over is great . I can hear him doing some kind of beer commercials or some country type product. Chevy pickup truck commercials or Jeep commercials. Great country/ western style voice.

[@scottmartin3985]

Inviting Paul to rebuild your transmission is like inviting Jeffrey Dahmer for dinner

[@sebastiend.5335]

Absolutely brutal!! ;)

[@scottmartin3985]

@@sebastiend.5335 just honest

[@sebastiend.5335]

​@@scottmartin3985 I know, but still very funny!

[@jefftabor595]

Funny!

[@mikemullay5622]

Now that's funny right there!!

[@FraggsUK]

Dare I say use a manual transmission 😲🤣

[@maxironpaw]

That transmission didn't fail, it killed itself when it realized the color that Nova is painted.

[@marlam6681]

In the early 70's my Dad had a 60 something white chevy car with red vinyl interior that he drove to work. I was really young, but remember sitting next to him with his leg out the door pushing us out of the garage...no reverse. He did that for a few years then got a brand new 1974 Dodge Club Cab truck.

[@B.Colby107]

In ten years paul will hear the clip of him saying "I guess were doing a tranny" and have to explain to his grandkids what he ment😂

[@brockryan3405]

Hmm..never even seen him drink a Bud Light 🤣

[@douglasschafer6372]

It sure is nice your not letting transmission failures keep you from trying again.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

That was a nice 69/70 C-10 stepside next to Hunters nova

[@208original]

Thanks for keeping everyone up & running Paul!

[@StonkeyDomp]

Seeing a tow truck carrying only a rear end brings only one thing to mind.....Right turn Clyde!

[@zachstark1]

I'm so happy to see someone else struggling with random transmission crap. I replaced my transmission and burned up a torque converter sending crap through the valve body then cleaned the valve body and ended up with a extra checkball and a hard 1-2 shift the transfer case bolts loosened causing the overdrive housing to crack. Now that it is working OK the pump seal wants to leak. Transmissions are fun stuff

[@blinko1388]

Welcome to The Fab Rats Custom Transmissions! “We do it right ‘cause we do it twice”

[@marinviorelneag8887]

hi from Italy,nice to see anather classic in good shape,Hunter be areal man put an manual ghear box in that Nova

[@malcolmnorthfield1020]

Paul done well cured the curse his blood at the start of the episode he got some blood on his hands at the scrap yard .Thanks for the. Videos always make a look for them and share with my friends.Thanks for making smile 😊

[@stoppy6192]

That's why Hunter came to work for you. He knew he had to rebuild his car and he knew you'd helping. Looks nice. I love that love how family and friends stick together and help each other. It's what you're supposed to do

[@youppi2010]

"You both turned red way fast"!!! Good one Hunter

[@nickvanderwyst8699]

I’m almost done building my 78! Put a 10 point cage and a 489 bbc .800” cam and a bunch more hoping to run 9.50-9.90 then I have nitrous! Keep up the awesome videos! 👍🏼

[@billwhite5188]

Id love to bring ypu my 66 Dodge Dart to get running somid. My fav mechanic sold his shop, so now im trying to do stuff myself andcthat is herd for an 81 y.o. Love you'all. Micvhele you are the rose among all those thorny guys.

[@jons7771]

Grand Ma Lolly spittin' truths. Her Lexus is FIRE!!!!

[@darrinstone49]

Your mom is amazing! Keeping you guys fed is a full-time job!

[@jimmyjohnston2607]

The amount of patience you have for transmissions is unreal. I owned my first vehicle I ever bought for 16 years (69 F250 that I cummins swapped) and I really really like that truck, It was even a bit sentimental to me but after two rounds of getting the trans rebuilt and only making it 100 miles I impulse sold it. Kudos to you for never giving up

[@slowlydimming4320]

The river did'nt go down in the 20min. you were there, amazing!

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Paul you are a genius. never stop, never stopping.

[@markreetz1001]

Halleluiah, and the Saints be Praised!! It is maddening when you can't find the obvious cause, but keep finding small ones that cause your hair to fall out!! Great Vid!

[@darkpassenger65]

Paul, what you guys need is a good exorcist to get rid of your transmission curse once and for all.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

I asked a retired cop what his favorite car was during his carrier and he said it was a 77-78 Nova like Hunters. The police package had a de-tuned Corvette engine with the Corvette suspension. He could fly around clover leaf's and handled incredibly. He is a Mopar guy too.

[@melindaivey4772]

Grandma talks smack! Love her.

[@johnperun232]

Paul and Team really want to Thank You for your time and Videos Thanx for Sharing Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸 Your knowledge and experience with your work Is awesome 👌👏😊

[@michaelmiller1109]

I love the grandma bits. "whip those whipper snappers into shape!"

[@petermccuskey1832]

I really enjoyed this. Its a total family atmosphere. Thank you!!!!

[@jerrystreeter1332]

Another great 1 for grandma bringing lunch

[@dananderson2786]

I love grandma lollipop! She is a fire cracker! Give that lady hugs every day!!

[@richarddykesiii7912]

I love 40 minute episodes of Fab Rats!!

[@jcnme]

I'm wearing the Exact Same Shirt Hunter has on 😂👍❤️ I agree with Mom... Great to see Papa Dar without any Brace on ❤

[@sharplanceforge1898]

!! Grandma Lolly making home made BLT's !! Nice!

[@billwhite5188]

You all are so crearive. I am so jealous for tor shop and friends to help get Hunters Nova on the road again. It s all under control, if not today , tomorrow.