The Rat Rod Wreckers Suffers Some Gas Tank Blunders!

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[@FingswithFrankie]

At 44 years old I have finally picked up an ARC/Stick welder. This evening I welded two brackets together, I then filled in the holes in the brackets. My welds were awful but I am over the moon. It's 23:00 and I just want to go out and weld something else. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@itsdeerb]

Coffee and Fab Rats...

[@archieletsyouknow5508]

💯🤣 just got home from work I'm ready to smoke a joint and drink a beer.🤣

[@dr.floridaman4805]

@@archieletsyouknow5508 how does that inflation and taxes feel? As long as you can forget about it right. Lmao

[@archieletsyouknow5508]

@@dr.floridaman4805 💯🤣 me too. In my line of business getting home at 6:00 in the morning I'm not too worried about taxes. Taxes are for suckers. New Mexico 👊🏼

[@dongeiger4500]

Question for you, have you had any dealing with the EPA. If you receive a letter from them let you lawyer answer any questions they ask I’ve been seeing where people like you have been assessed up to tens of thousands of dollars in fines. Please be careful

[@matthewtaylor3308]

Fvck the EPA. We reached the point of diminishing returns on emissions decades ago… 🤷‍♂️

[@methuselah4501]

Speaking of road kill, I drove 89 yesterday from I 70 to Kanab and have never seen so much road kill in my life!

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

A young bloke I know Jared, who watches you too, is putting 44" on his FJ47. They're massive and tight on the guards even with the lift-kit. Seeing the 40" on your truck is Huge. 44" is crazy.

[@madmanimal8236]

My friend saw my KZbin open and asked me what this Fab Rats is all about. I said "Just think all American and go sub."👊🏻🇺🇸

[@mrBmrsBgrows.reviews]

Lol 🤣 told trail mater and Matt's off road you are going to win tow truck challenge 🏆

[@timvanasen6711]

Tow truck is coming along nice cause ya do it twice your motto your channel I respect that every custom build has trial & error that's how we learn & master our skills Paul & Ben prove this true, thank's for sharing God bless ❤😉👍

[@jesusisalive3227]

One of my favorite things about Sunday, of course God comes first.

[@tolson57]

Paul, your channel was always good but, adding Ben to the mix raised it to a whole new level. You guy are a great team.

[@rei39]

Nothing like waking up on a sunday and watching some Fab Rats!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Sending hunter for the magnet was funny 😅 I immediately knew what you were up to 😆

[@dalegnodle]

"Go down to the toolroom and get me a pipe stretcher."

[@legend7ify]

My first apprentice trial at 16yo was "glass cutter-glazier", I was sent to the store for a "long weight". I was there till "knockoff" when the store-man asked if I was staying overnight; I lasted the month but remembered the lesson forever. Left-handed pliers was another. I laughed at the nonferrous-magnet.

[@mgn567]

there is also the thickening file, or the glass bulger hammer

[@cdanielh128]

@@legend7ify For me it was striped paint. I got 3 foot away before I stopped and my brain did sciencing. I used it a few years later on one of my new helpers after I started running my own job sites. I also told him to don't take any crap off the store owner. He refused to leave the store until the owner called us laughing his ass off because he was dead set the store owner was giving him crap. I bought him lunch for being a good sport. I kept him for a few years. He wasn't fast but he was always there on time and ready to work.

[@johnhaboush9201]

Just stopped by there today. Everyone was so gracious. Bought an awesome Tshirt and met everyone. Love the channel.

[@faithislife]

Loved Paul’s safety squints when drilling metal! Especially with the safety glasses on his hat😅

[@skipwalls3420]

Beyond DUMB

[@dalegnodle]

I decided not to mention that. So I won't! Lol!

[@stevez340]

Engine Masters👍The first time I watched it I thought it was beyond boring, but soon after I became totally hooked and now look forward to every episode!

[@johnpyle8027]

I didn't think baffles worked like that. They are essentially chambers that slow the splash. Now I am educated! lol

[@briansmith-wp5qn]

I saw a guy wearing a FAB RATS sweatshirt at a car show here in WISCONSIN a couple weeks ago, that was cool.

[@COM70]

Ever thought of putting a small feeder tank on a gimbal somewhere else on the truck. Would allow you to keep fuel pressure at extreme angles.

[@brapbrapmafucka]

Surge tank i think they call those

[@f250ben]

Sunday morning coffee aaaaand fab rats, then Matt's offroad. Back to back. Every Sunday.

[@timhenson4815]

Sunday mornings with Fab Rats!! What I always look forward to :)

[@ldvan100]

Paul, I gave Rory this piece of advice about a week or 10 days ago... It's always worked very well for me... When welding aluminum use a pure tungsten electrode and pure helium for shielding gas... A 2% electrode and argon are fine for steel and will work on aluminum but the pure tungsten and helium combo is night and day difference for easy of welding and puddle control...

[@dalegnodle]

I knew about the tungsten but didn't know the Helium was better. We used to run helium for backing gas on heavy wall pipe when we wanted it to rise, as opposed to Argon which sinks. The one thing I always recommend is to keep your workpiece clean. Aluminum forms an oxide very quickly that melts at almost 5,000 degrees, whereas aluminum melts around 1350. You can see why it's critical to clean the oxide off!

[@experienceoutdoors6279]

Helium is the original Tig gas, also runs fair bit hotter then argon. Expensive stuff tho!

[@dalegnodle]

@@experienceoutdoors6279 When I was coming up in the trades most of the old school welders still called Tig, "Heli-Arc", which I assume was a trade name that caught on. It IS catchy! Lol!

[@dustymojave]

Linde Corp introduced Heli-Arc welding to the world and that is their name for the process. Same outfit introduced MIG welding. I use helium for welding aluminum whether TIG or MIG. I'm retired since 2015 from fabricating but still have a bottle of helium.

[@tobyvision]

@@experienceoutdoors6279 The bummer about Helium is that when it is released into the atmosphere, the great majority of it actually leaves the planet.

[@patrickrooney5130]

I'm glad to see you guy's talk and work at the same time. Good luck with the rest of the build.

[@thomasperrone7672]

After drilling your pilot holes for a tap, it's crucial to countersink the hole before tapping. This prevents the material from fragmenting as you start the tap causing it to bind which creates the need for more torque. Then you break the tap. Also, never tap dry.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Good advice !

[@Martin-yl5zb]

A toptaptip 👍🏻

[@stargazer7644]

Countersink? Do you mean chamfer?

[@wbsims2996]

​@@stargazer7644 a countersink is inside a hole a chamfer is on the outside of a rod or any material.

[@critterray6742]

I dont understand how taps work with a drill... when you hand tap you spin in a some then back up, spin in then back out... to clear the cuttings... howzat work in a drill?

[@nathanwoten6236]

Check out holley fuel mat to put in your tank as long as fuel is touching one corner of it youll allways keep fuel pressure i use it in my crawler and my xj with a 4.6 stroker and i keep pressure no matter how twisted up i get

[@paulhall170]

Love watching that aluminium welding, it's like magic! I'm glad the fuel tank didn't baffle you....

[@JerryBoley1]

Big tow truck day Merlin’s Matt’s and yours! All you guys are awesome!

[@manuelve1998]

Use a tire iron or a crow bar to lever the tire off the floor. So much easier on the back!

[@leonardbakers]

Loved Ben's safety squints while helping Paul weld the tank!😂

[@CrinosAD]

Or Paul's safety squints while drilling (at 9:16), while wearing the safety goggles on top of his cap :)

[@rightwingmanscott]

If Ben does that enough he will get a nice welders tan!! The TIG is bright!

[@paulcooper2897]

Safety squints .. and the 5 finger welding mask!!!

[@ChillinHD]

5:43

[@dioad1739]

@@rightwingmanscott yes and high frequency welding aluminum is even brighter.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

The 'Swartz' is strong in this group.May the Farce be with you.

[@bruceleealmighty]

This build is true to what a vision is.

[@jamieknopp300]

Man after seeing how much you guys use your m18 grinders I'm a tile setter and ended up seeing a deal on some 6.0 batterys and got the grinder free and man it's a life saver

[@larrydavidson3402]

Coming along very well. Wouldn't expect less from Paul and Ben, they make a great team.

[@riversharp7243]

I love to see that tow truck painted up everyone doing patina look I mean sometimes that’s ok but putting that much work and new stuff it’s time to show it off with some brand new paint

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

I wouldn't have thought to add the extra baffles to the tank. Good move.

[@robertheinkel6225]

On Matt’s wrecker, he put baffles all around the fuel level sender, to prevent the fuel from destroying the sender.

[@marvincarter870]

Paul and Ben continue to move forward with the Rat rod tow truck build and things are coming together. Too bad about the gas tank not having installed the rest of the baffles, but Paul came through and rememided the situation. The '40s look awesome and will work great!

[@boblister665]

Paul I have run wreckers for over 25 years and think the hydraulic extendable boom with hydraulic winches will give you a big advantage over what others are using. Get a bunch of snatch blocks and you will be able to do wonders.

[@OldBlueGoat]

I think you guys need to spin off Grandma's own segment of your channel. - Grandma Knows Best - her take on the projects and the antics in the shop. I love her comments!

[@tobiastho9639]

Also how she cooks and the whole ordeal...

[@remorrey]

Ditto! She has got to have a ton of fun/scary back stories on these Cox boys

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Good Morning rats. This tow truck is coming along very well. Can't wait to see what the future holds for the battle. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@scottbillings3677]

"PIncher skills" : For all of my 60 + years that tool has been "the bat skruncher". At our camp in Maine, back in time, bats were plentiful and often would get inside and upset my Mom. She hated bats. Us boys, (4 of us) all learned to quickly pick up and take outside said bat with the bat skruncher (mechanics helper/reacher/grabber/pick up tool) from the work shop. Bats eat mosquitos and Maine has a few of those so they were our friends. Bats are protected now in Maine.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Y'all have a lot of work to do. Good luck to you and Matt getting the wreckers finished in time.

[@rondunlap4628]

You Fab rats gets er done . Looking grand on the 40ies

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Wow big difference. Thanks for sharing.

[@reneescouch9035]

Ben was the perfect addition to your channel! This channel is perfect now. Awesome video guys!

[@shawnyazzie2579]

Ben is my guy. Pauls very blessed to have him around. Best dressed in regards to work attire collard work shirts look better and professional on camera. Ben just needs a name tag on the left side and a nice pen light.

[@leroyducharme2477]

Watching the tires going together reminds me of the horror safety films on split rim truck wheels in the Army!

[@MrGaryGG48]

They used to call them Dayton Wheels. The old guy I learned to drive semi's from was stopped at an intersection in a small Kansas town back in the mid-50's. The ring on his right front wheel blew off, barely missing a pedestrian and it knocked a chunk out of the marble corner of the bank next to him. He thought sure he'd killed the lady. She just collapsed on the sidewalk. When she stopped trembling, she was ok but it sure scared everyone around that intersection!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Sweet , I love it when a plan comes together .

[@roadboogalabuilds5318]

Looking like a bulletproof recover machine!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@BUD420MAN]

I watched that episode of Engine Masters and was thinking about it while watching you clearance the exhaust. They came to the conclusion that no matter what shape you make the tube, the flow will be the same since you are not shrinking the inside diameter/volume in the tube until one side touches the other side . Makes complete sense once you really think about it. I know that ever since I watched that episode, I will never have an issue with wham'n on exhaust that needs wham'n !

[@DiscoFang]

I don't think they came to the conclusion "why" that you describe, because as soon as you deform it even slightly you ARE reducing the diameter/volume. What they showed is that it didn't matter in the relatively short spot. A seminal internet video on an often argued point that seems to defy "logic" or common sense. Which is the point of science and testing.

[@tobyvision]

@@DiscoFang Engine nuts have argued about this for as long as exhaust has existed. The truth is that you will feel more difference in performance based on the humidity that day than on any bend differences in any halfway sane exhaust route. If you are really worried about half a horsepower on your high performance machine, you are better off losing 5 pounds.

[@DiscoFang]

@@tobyvision I guess you haven’t watched the episode.

[@hillbillyhippie597]

Looks like you were a little “baffled” by your fuel tank 🍻🇺🇸🤙🏻

[@edshelden7590]

The aluminum gas tank welding sequence was very well do and well lighted.

[@lonpearson2134]

When I did the drive lines on my 1971 F-250 4x4, I painted spirals on the drive lines. Like a barber pole.

[@wesallen4228]

Nice.

[@Navyuncle]

Paul, I would have sent that gas tank back. If you ordered it with baffles, it should have come with baffles.

[@dmorgan28]

It’s coming along nicely and lookin good. Love those 40” tires on it. Cool video 👍❤️

[@kimetherington2252]

I look forward to Fab Rats Sunday! Sherm's Tow Truck is getting closer every week to being completed, I just hope it's ready for the Tow Truck Olympics! The truck is going to be sweet, and when Paul wins against the giants of the industry it will just confirm what we all know, Fab Rats are great fabricators, and not to be messed with...

[@legend7ify]

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Matt's truck has swagger, Rory's truck has experience, but this truck has soul. It looks like a solid 3rd place to me😉

[@bobjoncas2814]

....lookin' great, nice work...

[@donaldmarty8445]

Wrecker is looking good!!!! Can't wait to see it running!

[@stevejanetbates4344]

😢 ❤ LOVE & PRAYERS to you all . We will miss seeing Andy but we have all of his content to watch over and over . Philippians 4:6&7

[@Handforgeddreams41]

Can't wait to see this beast run!!!!!

[@gordbaker896]

A trick for mounting the wheels is to have a bar under the tire so you can lift and turn the wheel slightly. I hope those transfer holes in the additional baffles are big enough.

[@kenm1196]

I learn the bar trick when I worked doing tire maintenance on a fleet of trash trucks! Works great!

[@scubasteve7946]

A shovel works even better

[@wyckedan]

A shovel works great too. Old guy showed me that trick out on a trail

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Rats!

[@jackboling1675]

Thank you for the video 👍

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@robertgibbons361]

safety glasses on top your head are protecting you!! LOL

[@joemcintyre2090]

It would be a better show if stuff just magically built and fixed itself! And we would have to see or listen to you guys! 😆

[@milomiller909]

Great work guys. God bless you all.

[@dougalexander7204]

Mom and dad did well raising their family, and it looks like the legacy will continue.

[@hillbillyhippie597]

Good morning and happy weekend 🍻🇺🇸🤙🏻

[@juanar6233]

I agree with Gord, I have been using the bar for over forty years. It will save your backs:) Loving the channel.

[@MrBillsfishin]

Looked good with 37's but looks perfect with the 40's. Definitely making me think I did all the wrong things choosing 35's for mine. Lol

[@johnkranz4004]

Tow truck is coming along nicely

[@robertcarden8141]

You and Matt should team up and build something together. Sure do miss you two being together lol love the videos thanks for sharing 👍

[@andrewsumner5388]

I drive tow trucks and could put this bad Larry to use!… I Love the 40’s the clearance is pretty good. Keep on trucking Fellas… 💪🏽

[@handiman5001]

It's such a joy watching the Rat Rod Wrecker come together. I think you are going to give Rory a run but I'm afraid Rory's truck has been around long enough that Rory knows it's not likely to break down and I don't know what the tests are but if it is in the Moab Trails you and Rory should do very well

[@youngiecoveman2393]

Paul and crew. Fitting the 40" tyres. Here's a tip from a Scottish old timer that spent a lot of time fitting commercial vehicle wheels. Slip the tip of a shovel under the tyre and use the shaft as a lever to raise it onto the lug nuts, (wheel studs in Scottish). Its amazing how much lift you can get and it even aids removal. Try and see!!!!! Keep up the good work.

[@youngiecoveman2393]

Thank you for acknowledging my comment.

[@KurtElliott]

@@youngiecoveman2393 Its a bot dummy.

[@youngiecoveman2393]

A bot ?

[@larryjohns8823]

To prevent fuel slosh use the foam designed for custom tanks. You could push it thru the fuel pump opening.

[@jimedge8301]

Happy thanksgiving from 🇨🇦,always good videos✌️

[@joelmurphy7980]

Tip on the pump mounting ring, couple of 1/8" pop rivets to hold it in place. Might save some muttered profanity 40 miles from nowhere and you don't have the long bolt handy to thread in.

[@Motormike2025]

The Wreckers looking amazing. Great work

[@berlynreed4253]

It's coming along just great! Should be awesome when she makes her maiden voyage!!!

[@stephenpoe2037]

Progress ! You may be closer to the finish line than Matt ? Clock is Ticking ! Roary is waiting ! Thanks for sharing !

[@ryanharding4199]

The music in this vid was seriously cool!!! Love me some Fab Rats!

[@michaelcook184]

Looks like a great rig coming together

[@larrywilliams153]

I need to dig around and find my old zip tie tool and send it to ya . It’s a handy little tool

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Funny how Paul squats to work under the vehicle but Ben stands up straight. What a nice Boss man.

[@jtroe8658]

I can't wait to hear that tow truck, it's gonna sound good! I also can't wait to get my cornet shirt! So cool!

[@mitchellsavage6933]

Wooo fab rats content love you guys and gals

[@Stephenja]

Old towtruck is rolling along

[@michaeldiebolt5290]

Looking ready great fellas

[@toddhammer7729]

The rat wreckers looking good, can't wait to see it run. Great job guys

[@kevinjohnston1957]

That Red Head Step child is Hilarious!!!!!

[@Jesse-lu7bt]

This why people keep tuned in always something 😎 cool

[@edwinschlee8374]

Nothing like having to rebuild the tank! 40s look great!

[@michaelc.3812]

Cox Bros: those 40 inch tires are terrific!!

[@johnweeks5614]

Heck yeah the 40s look amazing on it

[@Skiridr22]

Not so fast, because I can sit here and watch both of you work all day 😂😂

[@808bigisland]

Aloha! Very nice!

[@canep4681]

Just cut the tail on your TIG torch in half then stuff an ear plug in the hole and brake your tungsten in half then sharpen both ends. Works great and you have more sharp ends

[@TrzCharlie]

Love the project guys. Y'all are doing a wonderful job. Another great edit Michelle.

[@stephencabral5409]

Morning from Malta NY. Can’t wait to jet my TJ back in the shop. Full off frame restoration.

[@dalegereaux1863]

This big puzzle of your building is looking more like a tow truck every day ! Nice work ! 👍