First Test Run Of This Epic Barn Find!

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After getting this awesome 1942 Chevy Pickup home from Oregon, the first task was obviously to see if we could get it running............the second thing........a BURNOUT!! Check it out and see if we accomplished our goal!
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[@jamesgregorybearden6053]

Get Needle nose pliers, “…the good ones.” I think we all have the bad needle nose pliers and then we have the “good ones”😁

[@alexduke5402]

It's normally the newest pair because we do things were not supposed to

[@MissionRestomod]

Weak clamping force or broken ends. I have probably 3 sets of bad ones and one set of good ones. Lol

[@jasonh4167]

Yeah the bad ones we lend out to people..😂

[@jacobthornock317]

The bent ones that can pinch your fingers, the unalienable tip pair and the random pair that is flawless and reserved for important jobs.

[@nowhereman7398]

I am kinda hesitant about lending out my needle nose. People like to use them for pry bars and such.

[@oursxsadventures5276]

Sweet to see the old girl moving under her own power. We're excited to follow along the journey.

[@ericsalkeld7146]

Years of experience and truckloads of common sense makes you unbeatable. A pleasure to watch you tear into anything

[@digitalcamera3237]

Pauls enthusiasm for almost all things mechanical is entertaining, contagious, and just plain awesome to see! His appreciation for old cars, trucks, and etc... reminds me of a different time... when cars where a way of life, they were your entertainment when drive in movies where everywhere, driven restaurants where everywhere when no one even knew what the heck a computer was, when there were no such words like, cell phone or internet. Its just Fantastic to see some one have so much fun and get so much enjoyment from mechanical toys.

[@sgtfubar6064]

The ear to ear grin on Paul's face says it all

[@888johnmac]

Paul at the end .. we're going to build it right & make Mary Pat proud of it ... that shows the class of this guy ( & im looking forward to that build series )

[@cab1198]

From 1991 to 2022 Sunfire has come a long way. Guarantee to keep you warm as long as you take care of your equipment.

[@jacobelson5715]

Y’all are good people. Hope to see ya on the trails someday! Thanks guys! 🇺🇸😎

[@adamholt6898]

Landon liked that ride so much he cried! You can see his tears streaming down his face around 10:50.

[@krashdown102]

you might need another garage for storage

[@DingleyDell]

You guys are like instant sunshine, giving us all a smile 😁

[@MrBird250]

Loved it, every other sentence was, "we'll have to fix that", look forward to the videos of all the fixes. :)

[@donwilliams3626]

Super neat ole truck. Even came with Armstrong power steering from the factory.

[@BladeHQ]

I know this is late, but Paul...a 383!!!! YES PLEASE! -Dallas

[@klc3478]

Love me some Fab Rats! Three classics to work on should mean lots of great content. God bless you guys!

[@macattack1392]

Awesome! Cool to see all of u so excited to work on the truck. Mary Pat going to be so happy

[@tedrufledtjr.3573]

Thanks for some laughs! That test drive was hilarious! 🤣

[@janetlittle4854]

Soooooo jealous! Love that truck! Glad Paul ended up with it. Love from Canada

[@mattc.310]

When you gotta drive it, you just gotta do what it takes. That little truck is going to be a blast.

[@MOTO809]

I had a grin on my face this whole video. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

[@xvsj5833]

Thank You for sharing Paul 💪 🇺🇸

[@dansevern3291]

"First things first, go stand by the heater." I completely agree with that philosophy!

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Ya hooo, you got your self a bonified little hot rod. I thought that drivers door was going right around to meet the front tire, glad it didn't. Can't wait to see and hear it, lumpy cammed 383 chevy, ya-hoo quarter mile long burn outs. See you next time. Great lookin little heater! 👌✌🏻🔑👍🔥❄❄🇨🇦😎.

[@mwb3984]

May be my fav FR episode. Pure fun. Thx guys.

[@xzavierfun2745]

Your attitude and gratitude for what you have and do just makes my day ! Love the content !!

[@Geoffreys-adventures]

You have inspired me. By watching you weld your projects. Im now going to welding school. I'm working on getting that trade. So thanks for the awesome videos.

[@dv7548]

For some reason it feels like George Bailey from It's A Wonderful Life coasting (11:05) along with his son of course. Keep these wholesome videos going really like em 👍

[@milwoodhughes670]

I'm not even there feeling like... Awesome... Yeah, it's not cold on this side of the PC... You all have like 350,000 people enjoying this ride. Thank you for taking us along.

[@willsmitherman688]

You know I don't think I've seen Paul get in a car that hasn't made his eyes light up and get the ear to ear grin! Love the future projects coming to life!

[@Legoman585]

Coming from Australia it's very different seeing snow in peoples backyards. love the content keep it coming.

[@byronlabelle7569]

So happy you made a video of the old girl on a test run. Your grin is proof that it was made for you to finish it up. Thank you for sharing.

[@rileysauder635]

"Why's it winter time, we got fun stuff to do." Right with you there brother. Great Job Guys!

[@desimora8]

Well for a first run it was ok. No Doors, windshield, brakes and a few extras missing but you made it back in one piece. "That's a Win" like Paul says!

[@hotflashfoto]

The old saying is "Power steering by Armstrong!" I'll bet Pat's happy to see you driving it and enjoying it already. Good job!

[@mototurkey5289]

Love the quick fixes… you never have enough time to do it right the first time, but you always seem to make the time to do do it again!

[@rickysoffroadrecovery]

Definition of fabrats fabulous real awesome trucks

[@Wjohnsonize]

This brings back memories of when my dad was making hotrods. that first barebones drive was always so fun!

[@papayork1907]

Friggin` awesome! I was admiring your grin when you got back from the ride then I realized I was wearing the same grin...LOL Can`t wait to see the burnout video! Hey what`s the nugget doin` there...why, you must be one o` them there time traveler types Har Har Har

[@akelkhunter]

Looks like all are kids again having a blast. Haven’t seen Paul’s eyes and smile that big before. The rat rod is good for the spirit. Speaking of rat rods,putting two and two together the gift of chocolate rats was pretty darned appropriate.

[@highmarkrich]

Absolutely love this. You can just see the joy as your out freezing your face off. So awesome. The doors opening on you was hilarious.

[@sammypettit6438]

I love on the ride how your boy has tears and snot running down his face . 😂 that’s what makes a good ride

[@Burke_Motorsports]

3 people in the '42 cab. Tight fit ! My grandpa had a '40 chevy. I miss his truck.

[@wadeburns1231]

Happy to see the rat rod running with the fab Rats 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@catpurrson3651]

Congrats on getting your new old toy running. I hope you shared the good news/video with that winderful lady.

[@jasongollaher9822]

You guys are going to make spring time even better, thanks fabrats.🤘

[@sindrie7931]

Grew up with my dad building a 70s Chevy nova, one of my favorite cars to date. Watching your channel it reminds of those days :)

[@shanegarrison2214]

Great idea a blown 383!!!!

[@doedeesgirl]

I think your neighbor might be able to straighten out those fenders! I’m always watching to see if I can see his house (or him). Sincerely, Max’s favorite child!!!

[@timwienand7637]

I love that the only reason you wanted to get the 42 running was for burnouts. My kind of dude.

[@Weidjeep]

The Tim who does not wear safety glasses? 🤣🤣

[@johnme7049]

@@Weidjeep If it is he is a cool dude as well. But please, use them before you lose them. Eye injuries hurt like heck!

[@PhilipAnderson]

Priorities set, burnouts, roast marshmallows!! You guys are awesome! I love your plans, 383 stroker and a huge roots blower. George Barris of Rat Fink Hot Rod fame would be proud!

[@provocanyon8564]

Nothing against George Barris but Ed "Big Daddy" Roth was the Rat Fink guy. Annual Rat Fink reunion in Manti, Utah June 2,3,4 2022. Great fun for hot rodders...

[@paulcooper2897]

So perfect! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@pullimgsm]

I think your engine idea is perfect. The roots sound and a good lumpy cam lope. Perfect

[@mobiltec]

I installed a good size Hot Dawg commercial heater in my shop. I hung it from the ceiling myself and the plumbers hooked it up to the propane tank. They make them for natural gas also. Very inexpensive and because it has an exhaust it doesn't stink up the shop. Just nice quite heat.

[@joshp8395]

Can't wait too see this pick up with the 383 in it. That'll be a fun little rig then.

[@chevyfan82]

Nice!👍 Going to enjoy watching this build as I have a 42 GMC

[@wrs52011]

You guys have too much fun working!

[@steelmill888]

I love how these projects get Paul to laugh and smile,he seems more happy now that he's not at the cable co.Keep up the great content.

[@Onerouss]

The bad thing about those heaters is they put a *ton* of moisture in the air, which proceeds to condense on and rust every unprotected metal surface...

[@thehoneybadger8089]

And they put out lots of carbon monoxide!

[@rollinrat4850]

Funny, we had a swamp cooler in a machine shop. It didn't cause anything to rust more than was usual in dry Wackofornia. Cutting oil and regular use help quite a bit. Rusty precision equipment is pretty bad! But at my home machine shop, which I don't use constantly, I keep the precision surfaces of my machines wiped down with oil.

[@billseibel2563]

Fab Rats rat rod shop truck. Cool! 😎

[@Vaioman67]

Sure wished my son would have watched me repair/build projects. I am so jealous!

[@robertwilliams2623]

I can't wait to see what you do with this truck .

[@stovepipe6769]

Hopefully a cool off-road Truck with 40inch tires,

[@flyboy2610]

@@stovepipe6769 SACRILEGE!

[@stovepipe6769]

@@flyboy2610 have you ever seen one?

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Paul It is very clear that you have your priorities set perfectly ! Get the shop warming up. Do whatever it takes to get the new toy drivable ! Go rippin ! Get back in the shop to warm up ! What a great way to start a day ! Stay Warm, Do fun stuff, Be Safe & Well

[@richardhill4862]

When you guys have fun, it's fun to watch.

[@docink6175]

gotta love the armstrong steering and flow through hvac system

[@jeremyblackwood7710]

So cool to see the old truck rolling on her own power. Get r done boys. Loving it! Cheers from Ontario Canada Making us Canadian boys happy. 💯

[@clivehorridge]

Give the truckers a wave, we owe those guys and girls - big-time. 🇷🇴❤️🙏🏻

[@jeremyblackwood7710]

Thank-you we will. Freedom for life.

[@marksteele8272]

Pretty cool to hear you mention a Roots blower. Roots Blower was started in my hometown of Connersville, Indiana. It is still in business as Howden Roots today.

[@ToddAdams1234]

Anymore it’s as much of a “style” of blower and that term is used for anything like it. “I” didn’t know that roots was anything else than that, can you elaborate?

[@jamesmccartney5731]

Not fixed but good enough! Classic Paul right there!

[@christopherreynolds8873]

All the power you can muster steering. Lol. Looks like a complete banger! I can’t wait to see how this build turns out.

[@winstonsmith313]

Gotta love the sound of that custom “muffler” setup! Hope you’re handing out ear plugs to all the residents along Main Street in Glendale (heck, maybe the whole valley!)

[@RDW303]

Paul, you and your team are always good for a laugh.

[@michaellebaron594]

The three of you jammed into the cab of that truck was priceless. Looked like a bunch of teenagers!

[@samthompson1270]

Glad you got her running and did a "test drive". This is gonna be awesome when you get done with it.

[@markbirchette8740]

Power steering by Armstrong is what we said back in the day!😆

[@thomasdesmond2248]

If I may suggest Paul don't put fenders on it. Instead put Harley wide rear fenders on each front wheel. Connecting them to the spindle. Then they turn with the wheels. God bless

[@johnme7049]

@Thomas Desmond I like how you think! :D

[@terryaustin1422]

I love seeing that ear to ear grin each and everytime you get in a cool vehicle looking forward to the future of this truck

[@jamespetrigni14]

That's going to be a real fun project seeing Paul light up when it started is great God bless y'all

[@dave499]

Looking forward to this build!

[@ericnunn8856]

Also watching what happens with the firebird 🤙

[@kellykonoske91]

Considering the price of diesel now, that heater better be efficient! Lol. Todd Konoske the retired trucker.

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

"Let's go Brandon!"

[@saltyreesescup3104]

So cool to see You, your Son and your Bro go rippin in the 42 Chev, hope yall enjoy the Chola Rats they are awesome !

[@BoomBoomLou]

Can't wait to see what you can do with that machine! Stoked!

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Rebuilding Carburetor’s and Alternator’s was where I started at. That trip was great I couldn’t quit laughing 😂. Can’t wait to see it perform with the 383 Torque monster. Thanks FabRats.

[@sandymj3w633]

"...just like a Briggs & Stratton.." love it! Sounds like Paul's worked on anything with a motor. Love your channel; stories by Paul, snippets of what folks have sent, equipment to chocolate! ⚙️🍫 How cool is that?!

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Reminds me of my own, old hot-rod days!

[@l420keltner2]

Have fun . I can't wait to start seeing the changes..

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- I see you have the original body of the Nugget out in the yard. Any plans for that? Also, that wooden door Ed made, perhaps restore it, put it on a stand, and have everyone involved sign it. Make for a good picture.

[@masakirahvi7095]

Sounds good and looks amazing!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Awesome new shop heater! What a rad initial run! Poor Landon looked frozen! Can't wait to see the next upgrades on here

[@davidbranch397]

383 and roots?? Now ima be slobbering like ole Taz watching this build!!!!

[@RawKin420]

“I’m just so excited to drive it, I started putting stuff in the wrong holes.” - Paul

[@LordEriolTolkien]

that's what she said

[@chriskulpa4056]

That'll usually get you slapped LOL

[@rockyfrazier387]

Love the content!

[@novavroomvroom2979]

Can't wait to see what you do to this awesome truck...!!!! What ever you do to it it's going to be an awesome VROOM VROOM...!!!!

[@bryanb6180]

OMG doesn’t get any better than Rubin down the road father and son in an old jalopee. Reminded me of me and my old man in my 69 el Camino driven home with an open beer between his legs!! Tellin me to get my foot in it let’s go!! Thanks for the reminder and laughs!

[@SheepyCTF]

Loved that you kept forgetting to hold onto the door! And how cold must that have been with no windscreen! Y'all are mad!

[@bigbob16]

It's only cold when you're a passenger... When you're the driver you're having too much fun to feel any cold

[@Tactical.gaming]

I love the new rides! And the fj is epic my dad had a fj45 with a fighter plane glass bubble on the roof I played in as a kid

[@marcthomas2482]

I had a VW Rabbit in college. The door latches would freeze (north western Pennsylvania) and I would have to drive the interstate I80 with the trucks and all. The doors would just blow open with no latch to hold 'em shut. I kept a big bungee cord that I would loop through the door handles inside to keep them closed driving to school! Thanks Fab Rats!

[@delandbrooks3291]

I've had a few with the "Armstrong" power steering. Great plan with the 383&roots!!

[@ealoken]

Question! how far behind are you on the video release vs when you filmed.

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

I think it would be awesome if everyone told us WHEN they made the vid.

[@joelclark634]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames looks like its the next day after they got back from there trip and that was mid December (i checked their intragram )

[@EL34XYZ]

Hope the fumes are ok on that heater. I had a smaller version and it seemed to not burn completely and had fumes that burned my eyes.

[@desimora8]

Wondering if that Heater burns out all the oxygen in the space. Need to keep some window or door partially open just for safety.

[@jonathancoster3962]

Gotta run kerosene not diesel

[@rollinrat4850]

They recommend running them in well ventilated areas. There's enough heat produced that you can keep doors wide open. A guy commented the Airforce use these for -60 degrees in Alaska.

[@estudiom142]

Love it!! that truck needs to be ride and joy! cheers!

[@chldof1truekng434]

That old truck causes smiles for miles!😁 just like FabRats videos!