Barn Find Of The Century! Will It Run And Drive Home 1300 Miles?

[@FabRats]

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[@AmberPassardi-bg2fr]

Fabrats thanks for staying true to yourself . This Channel is what the world needs its full of family values with no BS . A lot of fathers in this country need to watch your channel so they can learn how to be fathers to their children. I love how you build your projects out of what you have, and only buy what you absolutely need. You were helping to Shirley younger generation, that they Don’t always need to hop on the Internet and go by the fancy expensive stuff. They can go to. A pick and pull build Something amazing something And affordable. And in time when you get the money, you can put that pro charger on it or you can put an LS motor in it . And when you see people complaining about you not working on the Jeep Street yet those are the people that the show was meant for cause I don’t understand sometimes you gotta save up for things

[@freddiesbarbershop]

Well said! My favorite above all media anywhere!

[@FabRats]

Thank you for the kind words! That means a lot!

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

@@FabRats NOOOOO on the LS swap for this one. It's WAY too cool! Keep it as original as you can!

[@mrtp1758]

100

[@carolefleischhacker9889]

Yes, Fab Rats family is by far my favorite! And this was a great one!! I can't decide on the trade. The Ford is really cool but I love the look of the Willy's. And no, would never paint it. Display that Fab Rats door sticker with pride. ❤

[@rightwingmanscott]

My jaw hurts from spending an hour and a half smiling! Any adventure with Merlin in it automatically is exactly that, An Adventure!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@BruceLucky-v9s]

Thelma and Louise are going to love that good trade😊

[@Jeeps_guns_bbq]

The last we saw of them they were headed to Mexico

[@georgevindo]

Maybe Gramma Lolly has a new ride. I could see this as her daily driver. I think she'd love it.

[@XHollisWood]

Paul’s Smile tells the story of optimism & adventure! Merlin’s mechanical knowledge is priceless. Shoutout to Michelle for logistics! 💛🖤 FabRats !! “One mans ceiling is another man’s floor” 🫶🏻

[@reneprovencher8395]

55 Chevy, Old Ford coupe yeshhhhh

[@tallslimpr]

Every time you hook up with Merlin you have a crazy adventure. Good video!

[@IR-nq4qv]

Merlin: "The car is not bad at all..., "It's running about 3 Twinkies per hour..., we should be back in Glendale by the time the box is empty..

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Paul Made the absolute right decision

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Paul Made the Right Decision

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

" That's so sweet son" That touched my heart. Its a blessing to still have your mom and dad around if you that lucky. For me my dad was called home when I was 7 and mom when I was 22. Please spend as much time as possible with them. My mom loved fishing and smoking. the smoking took her out. But the love of people was what she loved doing. All 13 of us have that same love. Your mom Paul is a sweet heart. It is always a job when she comes around. Because the jokes will be flowing.

[@JW-dy9gm]

I love that you're both happy and feel like you both got a good deal. It's a win-win for everybody.

[@autryross6291]

U missed out in Gallup! Lol da sin city of NM

[@BaconCruiser]

I saw this beast in Flagstaff but I had no idea what kind of epic journey it was on! Glad she made it to her new home!

[@davidborboa77]

Poor old Chad taking strays on road trip.😂😂 Chad's channel is kinda a hidden gem, he deserves more subscribers. 👍

[@FloydGreer-v4m]

I agree!

[@BD-dg8wm]

I concur !

[@coltsjason]

Considering he's wired most of all these guys rigs

[@brettperkins4643]

Yes he does

[@fattynl]

Absolutely love the almost brotherly love between you two! So wholesome! Makes me wish my brother and I weren’t 700 miles apart.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

Make the effort to visit your brother. My brother and I were 500 miles apart. I didn't visit him as much as I should have. Then he passed away and now it's too late. Please don't make my mistake.

[@todddegreenia3045]

At first I thought you were crazy but seeing how rare it is and how happy it's made you I'm sure you'll have many great memories in this car. Just think both your fathers were boys in these cars . So amazing

[@mikekerby814]

That junkyard on the side of 20 is incredible. I pass it every time I drive out to Mineral Wells and dream of all the projects that could come out of there.

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Omg ! I love it. The anticipation was killing me. I was like “lower it down and pull the cover off !” What a rig.

[@iamlexcda]

Thelma and Louise need to take it for a ride! Lol

[@paulbrowne1665]

Love it Paul and Twinkie merlin Never really thought I like us but watching Paul and Merlin makes us want to come to America you have a stunning country and at 68 years young there is still time Thanks all the guys and girls Paul and Kathryn from UK

[@eschultz19661]

I can’t believe that car made the trip that far, congratulations

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Paul and Merlin together is double trouble but we wouldn't want it any other way. Edit: I totally approve of the Ford it's so cool !

[@RangerMan2002]

You know it's a major win when you get that big of a Grandma Lolly reaction and her stamp of approval!

[@ThomasVandevender]

The fact that you asked if we thought you were crazy,proves you already know the answer. Never change that is your best characteristic.

[@ianb5949]

It's easy to be normal.

[@benjaminuranga883]

This is one of my favorite episodes. It’s like an old-school buddy road trip movie!

[@dalegnodle]

Another great adventure. It's hard to quantify this trade because of all the variables. The bottom line is, both parties are happy and that's all that matters. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@annagarner1280]

❤ grammar lolly s expression was the best...I haven't seen her more pleased- boarder line in love with a vehicle more...

[@dannylenderman7294]

I always enjoy when Paul and Merlin go on an adventure! Never a dull moment! 😂

[@dannylenderman7294]

I think it was an awesome decision! I'm also a Ford man! I've got a 1994 Ford F-150 with 115,000 miles on it!

[@ronpelfrey5138]

Thanks for the road trip Paul & Merlin , that was awesome !

[@MrTedWilliamsNV]

The sad look on Paul’s face when he couldn’t get Twinkie the Kid to the Billy the Kid museum. I feel for you!

[@Amphitron93]

Whenever you see Fabrats posting, and on top of that the video is <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="81">1:21</a>:54, you know its going to be good.

[@nickhettelsater4769]

I think you made an awesome trade. You guys got more guts than I do driving that old car home.

[@newhorizonsdance]

You asked for opinions on if you made the right decision with this car. As hot rod owners, we can tell you that it’s all about smiles we mile. The huge smile on your face tells us that you made the right decision for you! Enjoy it!

[@trappedinkalifornee]

Well stated!

[@chrismalfroid4856]

Adds a whole new dimension to 'booking' a room at a hotel

[@bruceg79ify]

I miss the days when I could talk friends into wild adventures like yours. No one really wants to do stupid things with little to no planning once your retired and actually have the time to do it. By the way, Merlin will last forever with all the preservatives twinkies. I love them also.

[@tomsisk6811]

Agreed. 👍

[@dustys3320]

I was soooo happy when you said you were going to fix the problems and leave the car as it is. that thing is a survivor and deserves to be kept in original condition. to be that old and run that good is impressive.

[@eleanorprotz5572]

I rode to high school in the 1950's in the twin of your new old car. The metal used to build cars then was a gauge that made them last. May you enjoy it for many years to come.

[@dianedoherty6713]

Absolutly the best trade! Love your adventures with Merlin. Gramma's reaction was perfect! And you might want to keep an her, she may want it for HER daily driver! ❤

[@sureshotmcgee1085]

Good trade !!!!! U got plenty of off-road vehicles , the car can’t be replaced.

[@BobJamison5660]

Y’all are brave men eating Del Taco on a long road trip. 😊

[@kennyryan1204]

Love seeing Paul and Merlin trips. Keep them coming!

[@thriftingcowboy]

Agreed

[@Thecleananunseenteam]

🤔Brother i absolutely don't 🙈 see how anything could go wrong 🤨 probably the best possible decision you could have ever made let's freaking go 💯🏁🇺🇲🔥🙏🦅

[@chucklight8656]

No, You're not Crazy. I'm a Ford Guy and have dreamed of owning a '38, that's the year I was born. I hope you love it, as much as I would. Please don't put an LS in it, Keep it FORD!! Oh, and I love those Flatheads

[@thomasleonard9685]

LS the world. Put in in chargers mustangs …. All of it Unless you have coyote $$$$ then use the best

[@curtiseva1]

Thelma and Louise are going to love this car

[@Dirtwithperks]

Man you were a 1/4 mile from my house when you stopped to look at those cars!! <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2165">36:05</a>

[@dustinadams6336]

To each there own, I like the Willy’s better but regardless a vehicle that isn’t idea to road trip is the best one to take 👍🏼

[@jimwilson9005]

KZbin together on any kind of an adventure is some of the most entertaining on internet. Thank you so much.

[@daviswallace6351]

I used to have a greeting card whose caption read: "The sun has riz, and the sun has set....and here we is in Texas yet!" You can drive and drive and drive in Texas and not seem like you've really gone anywhere. Distance is measured in hours, not miles.

[@HillbillyHippie530]

97 mph!! Dang that’s crazy and very impressive. Paul can build good rigs if they hold fast @ 97 🤙🏻

[@arthurbrumley5186]

I love this! I had two uncles that hitch hiked from New York to Oklahoma back in the 60s and they were heading to California. They bought an old car like from a salvage in Bartlesville Oklahoma for less $100. My dad worked in the oilfield and he got them as much drip gasoline (wellhead gas) that they could haul. They made it to somewhere in Arizona before they broke down and left the car on the side of the road and finished their trip to California on their thumbs 🤣

[@FabRats]

Love this story!

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

I remember dad having a 1949 International half ton pickup. The bottom end got really loose and he didn't have the money to rebuild it, so he put in 4 quarts of 90 weight gear oil and a quart of transmission fluid and drove it all summer! That fall, we pulled the engine out and put the engine and transmission out of a wrecked 53 Oldsmobile in the old truck and then it was a TRUCK!

[@michaelcarpenter557]

Black pepper also works for radiator leaks.

[@nunomellomusic]

Man, I love these adventures with Merlin and/or Chad. It's always funny and cool stuff. Those guys are nuts and brave, all at the same time!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardjack1848]

I hate to see the willy go! But what fantastic trade. I was jelly over the willy, but wow I'm jelly with this find! Good trade though. I love it!

[@RichardCroft]

That bed and breakfast was a good “booking” 😂 no pun intended

[@davesayers5809]

😅😂

[@jaylehmanvlogs8323]

I would have called you crazy for passing it up. There's no memories on the back of a flatbed. Michelle, you missed out. You guys make me miss my cousin. Loved your video.

[@willyporter7373]

Amazing coupe! Paul and much as I love your Fabs. That is a survivor. Let it stay original please.

[@EdGlaser-b3e]

Thank you all for what you are doing. This one was my favorite one!

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

Dude props to whoever edited this, idk if it was Michelle or the guy y'all got but the music matching up perfect to when Merlin moved the twinkies side to side was spot on perfection.

[@weatherincorporated6088]

What an epic adventure!! The best deals are the deals all Parties leave happy! Well Done

[@jaywebb3105]

1940 Ford 2 door coup. If you notice the trunk size you can get several cases of moonshine. Those cars where the start of NASCAR. Here in yadkin and Wilkes county NC those were the go to car for running shine.

[@dylancampbell17]

Junior Johnson would be in love.

[@ronaldm6009]

The Cool😎👌 factor is off the hook❤

[@paulhiebert1887]

I love a win win deal. Actually a win-win win-win deal. Jim won ,you won, the old Willis is going to a good home, the old Ford is going to a good home. Thanks for taking us along for a drive.

[@mwb3984]

Good decision? One of the best ones ever made! The cars, the trip, the fellowship, meeting a new car guy (think how happy he was!) - one of the best YT episodes ever, on any channel!

[@isomer13]

I'm from N. Georgia mountains. My Grandfather used to run liquor in a 38 Ford a long time ago. Born 1910, died in 89'. Cool score. Very cool. Thanks, guys

[@larryalexander4833]

I'm just over from ya in north South Carolina. Lots of the same here in the foothills of NC.

[@HIllCarver]

Pne of my favorite types of episodes. You and merlin together are awesome. His enjoyment of these old cars and the struggles that come with them is super cool to watch. He doesn't get wound up, just rolls with it. Awesome

[@nomadryno]

Twinkies sent! Reminded me of my drive with an 84 CJ7 no doors no top in from Colorado to Oregon then down to Cali. In September. COLD!!!! Best time of my life.

[@jgeorge-g7k]

Us folks from the Great White North put cardboard in front of the radiator when the temperature drops below freezing. Which has been warmer than Texas and has less snow. Super glad 😁it is going to be restored! 👍🏻

[@FloydGreer-v4m]

That car is deserving of a full restoration and kept original. It appears to be in very good condition. It's yours. You do what you want with it. I just hate seeing a piece of history turned into a restomod unless it has to be. Thelma and Louise are gonna love getting to drive this car!!!

[@letzrockitrite8469]

I'm an outdoors/fishing loving guy so the 38 may be a better investment but I'm 70 .... I love the Willys build and the gent who traded for it knows what I'm talking about ! ... love y'all !

[@readyyou6257]

There's a little bit of crazy in all of us; that's why we enjoy watching your channel, because we're all crazy together. 😂

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Awesome video ! Thanks Paul and Merlin and Thanks to Chad and all the guys that took part in building the Willy’s wagon.

[@zapman2100]

would love a series or video about swapping a 6volt to 12volt using step downs for the cluster if you guys intend to mod this awesome beast.

[@jimderrick846]

Oh man. That ford is going to be a badass cruiser when you get to it. You totally need to let your mom cruise that beauty around town with the girl, she was super excited!!! Pretty awesome making such a long trip and almost 90 years old and not too much carnage. Keep it up Paul

[@pjleemer8848]

Great episode love seeing Merlin and you together

[@TrzCharlie]

That is cool beans! The trade is golden. My Dad had one of those and I can remember riding in the back seat and standing up and watching him and my Mom talk in the front. Wow, what a great trade. No matter how the ride ends (on the road or at Merlins place) it was a good trade. Great decision.

[@mrwinston_thepug]

I love the shenanigans with you two and I actually missed Michelle 💙 - disabled homeless Veteran 🇺🇸

[@vinnieg.6746]

I think he made a fantastic deal. The '38 is AWESOME. All steel body and the lacquer paint is something you hardly ever see any longer. I had a neighbor across the street from me that had this exact same year and model when I was a kid. I loved that car. Great trade...

[@maytagfixer]

100% great trade Paul. That is one HELL of an awesome car.

[@kstricl]

Oh absolutely, good decision on the Roadster. Paul smiling while out of gas says it all. And having Merlin on tap to help answer the oddball stuff, I know it's going to someone that will respect it and keep it alive for future generations.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Last time I saw a 38 coupe it was a hotrod with a blower sticking out of the hood

[@phillipcortel6330]

Happy that you took Merlin along for the ride! He was just as excited as you were to be doing the trade! Merlin is a good time to do things with.

[@nytrocircus]

It's a decision! And IMO a great one. The Ford is getting a new lease on life and Paul and Co. are just the ones to provide the love.

[@sacatomatos41]

Excellent trade, Paul! Love that ‘38 Ford. Of course all the better to see how excited you were to get it, as well as the new owner of the Willys!

[@kevinfiori7737]

Payl, I think you did great, you got History with you now. Tge Willis was a great build,but History isn't replaceable, The Best of luck😊

[@keithdickson8364]

Smart trade Paul and you picked the right guy to take with you. You guys are a riot.

[@tonymidkiff2108]

Music for this video is spot on

[@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628]

Back in the day when I was younger, I drove from Kentucky to Michigan with a guy just met. He had an old car that chatted a little bit, but we hit the road. This is back when a case of oil was 24 quarts. Our trip up, well let’s just say we had to buy a new case of oil for the trip back. It was a blast.

[@timjohnston3225]

That's an awesome find! Wow! I can't wait to see how the road trip home turns out!

[@Steve-od6hi]

Great car ! You might want to check the oil breather on the side of the block, pull it off and clean it out good. When they get plugged up it will pressurize the crank case and cause excessive oil consumption. That is a great car, a real Ford. Good to see you and Merlin back on the road again.

[@whatsoutthere6822]

Being in Paul's situation, the swap was very well worth it. You'll have good memories in an original survivor. They're extremely rare.

[@jamesmadaj28]

Paul great adventure, still laughing, you and Merlin, great combination. Love to see a family who enjoys each other so much! Keep sharing your content, and living your lives to the fullest. Love you all!

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

That car was driven around 512 miles a year. Wowzers

[@cactustweeter2890]

Great trade Paul! Great choice bringing Merlin. Merlin has great experience driving old cars across country. Not only Merlin can fix most anything anywhere.

[@MountainLiving2]

Still bummed we didn't get another chance to win the Willy's BUT I understand why you traded! Very Cool!! Maybe do another build/giveaway soon?

[@williamkurtb]

I absolutely love that 38, my cousin had a 36 coupe not quite as pristine, but he let me use it to drive to work it was reliable. That flathead had a unique sound, I think from them full float rod bearings. Sure brings back memories

[@johnnyquest9358]

The Look on Paul's face says it all ! 🚗🔧🐀

[@mariodesmo]

Wow, what a special find. It doesn't get any bettet than that! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment of tinkering with her. She's earnd her stripes going 1000+ miles to bring you home. She's a beaut Clark!

[@davidphillips4385]

Jeepster!!, Jeepster!!, Jeepster!!, Jeepster!!

[@daviddevor5967]

I delivered a 41 ford to West Virginia a couple of years ago and I was surprised at how small the car was in size. It was all original and it had suicide doors for the back. I hope you have good luck with your new project!

[@williamlloyd3769]

Willy’s definitely had an extended road test!

[@Modell531]

Thank You so very much for the venture !!! That is so rad of a car!

[@taylormade710]

Road trip proves the Willy’s is a reliable driver

[@jimburtwell2731]

My grandfather had a 37 Ford 2dr sedan. Really cool car, both sides of the trade are happy. It's all good can't wait for the grandma's to take it for a spin

[@SteelCourage]

That 38 ford is in amazing shape and well worth the trade.