HUGE Things Are Happening For The Rat Rod Tow Truck!

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Grandpa Sherm's old rat rod tow truck is in pretty rough shape, so some serious upgrades are in order! Check it out!
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[@jeffreyhamilton920]

The smile on Paul’s face when sharing stories about his Dad is so awesome he definitely has some priceless memories Grandpa Sherm would definitely love this build keep up the great work

[@ryanharding4199]

Agreed!! Thinking the very same thing!

[@johnweitzel1864]

if you haven't yet try trailmater guy is something special

[@jeffreyhamilton920]

@@johnweitzel1864 have been watching him for a year now

[@dave499]

Grandpa Sherm's truck is my favorite vehicle on the channel and I think Sherm will approve of the mods. You can tell by Paul's face when he talks about this truck that it's a special vehicle that really means a lot. This build is going to be awesome and built from the heart. "Whole new level of junk collecting." That's why I can never have a roll back. 😀

[@FishyFriendsForever]

same thoughts.

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Oh man I cant imagine how many lost puppies that would find their way to my property if I had a rollback. Wife would surely leave me then..

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

This is not just another square body Chevrolet truck it’s a wonderful family’s history. It don’t matter what anyone thinks about the wiring or how Grandpa Sherm put it all together. It works as he designed it to. This truck fits Hank Jr song perfect. A Country Boy Can Survive.

[@nicholascooper1193]

the wood battery isolator/disconnect is perfect. I love how the "truck" is a physical manifest of an idea, not bound to any particular assembly of parts.

[@straubdavid9]

Parts is parts🙃

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- Those were the days. Love to do that myself, but it'd drive my ECM/PCM crazy, and then the HVAC only blows out of the defrost vents. Ah, when things were simpler.

[@TheImmortalsCa]

I think that would classify it as a “concept vehicle”. Ha

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Totally agree. My dads old powerwagon has a blinker fuse in line with his charging circuit because it would over charge all the time. It looks funny going down the road with lights on. Everything would get bright then dim over and over. He drove it like that for a year till I got him a new voltage regulator. 🤦‍♂️

[@roundstone2020]

I was about to type the same thing, thanks for writing it up lol

[@Signal5]

Got to say, between your channel, Matt’s channel and Robby’s channel, I can always count on a week filled with awesome content. Honestly, I love all y’all do!

[@jackburns804]

My sentiments exactly!

[@jamiegodwin9881]

Preach Brother! Best things to watch any day! Don’t watch the news no more. It’s Fab Rats and the Utah Television Network!

[@torresalxndr]

so true!!!

[@deweydecimal1446]

You can tell how excited Paul gets when his boys are in the shop with him. I know what that feels like as a father myself. Nothing feels better. Good job Paul 👏

[@donethier7935]

Fab Rat’s, Matt’s off road, Robby Layton and Lite Brite vid all dropping at the same time nice way to start the day🇨🇦🏴‍☠️

[@powderhoundclips]

Merlin better drop a Cummins in that crew cab! That thing is sweeet!!!

[@bc30cal99]

Morning folks, Happy Easter from the mountains of southern BC. It's cool to see the family working on a project which was started by family no longer here. It's a tangible connection for everyone and a lesson as well. All the best and God bless.

[@rustydavis978]

I think your dad would be happy to see you making this truck your own now, while keeping all the memories of working on it with him through the years. I love the closeness of your family.

[@GandolBro]

Nothing like Easter Sunday morning, watching Fab rats.

[@robertstephenson2945]

You know what I love about Fab Rats. Most people would say, "put it out of it's misery and move on." Not Paul. Besides this truck has huge sentimental value, he sees good in everything, and his "I can rebuild it" attitude shines through. I have absolutely no doubt that this tow truck will be an "animal". Please don't change the body a bit. That body may not be pretty to most, but I think it's freakin' awesome. Fab Rats truly warms my heart and makes me smile ever time I watch. Great job your guys. Keep them coming!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Your Dad was a genius and it runs in the family! I love this channel!

[@jboom87]

I see you creepin' up to half-a-million subscribers!!! LET'S GOOOOO!!

[@saltyreesescup3104]

Thanks Y'all...!

[@archstanton9206]

That truck long ago ceased to be simply the sum of its parts. It is now a storehouse of memories, and will always be a direct link to your Dad. My Dad passed in1983, I was 22. My storehouse of memories is the 40 Ford Sedan street rod he and I built, and it is on the lift in my shop right now, getting a refresh. It is amazing how these "things" can become so special, and invoke so many emotions. Paul, your Dad is smiling down on you. Like my Dad, he will be in the passenger seat every time you fire it up. God Bless you and yours This Easter Sunday.

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- About time! I love the giveaway car, and I want it. But this for your dad matters a lot more. You kept us waiting Paul.

[@stephenstevens6573]

There are a ton of us that feel the same way. You can't win that Coronet! I'm gonna win it! I NEED IT...hahaha ha. Seriously. PAUL...GET YOUR DADS TRUCK DONE UP RIGHT! Thats a tribute...where you came from. Man. Respect.

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

@@stephenstevens6573 -- Couldn't agree more. Might not make much sense, but I want that vehicle, because I don't want it. I want to win it so I can tell Paul to give it to a wounded warrior. I want a Coronet, I'll build it with my kids like the 442 and the Charger :) Hope you win brother, and big on Paul for doing it without requiring having to pay for something to enter.

[@stephenstevens6573]

@@MarkJacksonGaming you are truly a good man. Thinking of others before yourself. Tip of the hat, man. Respect

[@oscarwilson5953]

Sitting here with my 95 year old dad watching your video , I saw how you “lit up as you told us about him and your brothers” !!! I’m so glad you have those good memories of him. That’s what I look back on , good memories of things we did together, when things get ruff with my dad.

[@pats88sox]

I'm so Happy I get to see real , good people still keeping the old trucks alive . You can't put a price in knowing a guy with a yard full of goodies who only barters with friends or family 😁. Thanks for the awesome content

[@jamesallion7648]

The Rat Rod wrecker rework is the circle of life. Paul helped his dad build it, Now his boys are helping him rebuild it! Priceless!

[@trail-wolf4x4]

No offense, as cool as everyones projects are, the giveaway car, Landos truck. The rat rod Chevy and the Ol'log truck are still my favorites

[@leonardbakers]

What a great tribute to your Dad. Lost mine last year and can see your love for him when you speak of him.

[@oscarwilson5953]

Oh the Brotherhood of Junkyard Owners !!! I wish I had taken pictures of things we used to do, back in the mid ‘60’s through the’80’s. Keep teaching your boys those special things, and your wife is the best

[@rickrandom2224]

You should clean up all the custom parts and attach them to some wood. Then put a little plaque under them with things your dad would always say. They would make great little memories.

[@nicholascooper1193]

Amazing how rust free everything is out there. I'm going to have to come out that way and find a Scout 80/800 for a Sunday cruiser project for the wife (much like Michelle's Jeepster)

[@DanOnWheels]

Checkout “406 Garage” on KZbin if you like IH vehicles.

[@duaneclark9005]

The International crew cab brings back memories of a single cab my brother came up with. It had a overheated (burned up) 292 in it. My brother found a Chevy 327, that had been sitting in the weeds for who knows how many years. The first one was a long block (had the heads on it) , but it had a spun main bearing, It had a twin short block next to it in the same pile of weeds. The crank was good on the second block, he bought a re-ring kit and I took the best of both worlds and put together an engine. I don’t remember where he found the turbo 350 automatic tranny, but it was free. I built motor mounts and it seems like we used a Ford crossmember and I made it fit together. He went through at least 2 dozen sets of rear tires doing burn outs and spinning cookies in that truck. Then that motor ended up in a 76, 3/4 ton Chevy pickup that lasted for years here in Wyoming, then ended up in Houston, TX. There the motor was swapped into an 85 step side Chevy until he finally sold it 12 years later. Seeing a lot of your projects brings back memories, but seeing the old international, then tearing down grandpa Sherms old wrecker reminded me of some of the vehicles that I put together for my brother. They were always low budget, using whatever parts he could scrape up, sometimes he would go kicking through the weeds to find parts. He was always hard on vehicles, and kept me busy fixing things up for him. In a way I was kinda glad when he moved to Texas it freed up a lot of my spare time, but I sure do miss him. This was a really good episode, it brought back a lot of memories, especially going down memory lane. Keep up the good work and I will be waiting for updates on the wrecker project.

[@hillbillyhippie597]

Happy Easter 🐣

[@AR_420]

Have to wait till i get back from Easter service to watch whole thing. Lol. I had to watch a lil bit tho

[@IR-nq4qv]

With plenty of awesome videos to look back at, Poppa Sherm will live on forever. Great video and content, Paul and Michelle. Good job Grayden

[@edellenburg78]

Man, I know it most be hard working on your father's truck. I love that you're honoring your father and keeping his truck going. I'm sure he is in heaven smiling down upon your family. Good luck man, I will be here watching all the updates.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Here's to 1 million subs by 2023!!! I think it's doable! This channel absolutely rocks!

[@flyhead5972]

Grayden is definitely the next generation Fab Rats fabricator. Seeing him in the background and how he’s watching you work is awesome. Your Dad would approve for sure of the progress of the truck, thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸

[@timlove5179]

Paul lost my dad when I was 12 years old but taught me so much in short time and most of my memories are for being in the workshop so love watching you build this truck because I know what it means to you Tim for south Wales UK love the show

[@delhammer8893]

The great thing I see here is that Paul is remembering memories of him and his dad but at the same time making memories with his son with the same truck. PRICELESS!!!

[@seifsplace]

To all the folks at Fab Rats - you keep reminding all of us what is important… Family, Friends, and Community. Thanks for the great videos

[@chrisperks1112]

this man never sleeps.i swear non stop content

[@sparkywatts3072]

Landon, once you have all wires disconnected from the negative batterie post there is no need to worry about sparks or shocks. Keep it up and you'll know as much as your dad in no time.

[@Wklambert]

Hood orniments are the things of legend. You're keeping it, right?

[@novavroomvroom6809]

That international truck is a true treasure....!!!!! Can't wait to see what Merlin's creation will be... Wait, am I mistaken ??? After reviewing the video I realized that your cousin is rebuilding the engine...!!! Okay, I need my morning coffee... I can't function without it...!!!

[@SC-ti9cj]

Keep your Dad’s wooden battery kill switch 😀👍 a part of him will always be with you on every job, every trip and every adventure!!! Love the channel y’all

[@jaywylde7566]

Thanks for sharing the history on the tow truck, this is such a worthy project. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Great job Fab Rats Team!

[@AndyScar2030]

Right on cool video!! Happy Easter everyone!!

[@sorrenpeak4870]

I lost my breath when I saw that crew cab international pickup. One of the coolest trucks ever made, and almost ALL of them were worked to death. I've wanted one forever.

[@05magmn]

Seriously that thing needs to be called the Sherman tank!

[@doortech8227]

Yes! This is going to be a fantastic rebuild project. Can't wait to see the finished product 🙌

[@mrmongo6722]

It's always an interesting episode when Merlon shows up with his rollback. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens to that crew cab some time in the future. The history of the distruction and reconstruction of your dads old tow truck is classic. Especially the photos of when he tacoed the frame and crushed the cab. The video of him bunny hopping that thing up the canyon it was no surprise that truck was destin for distruction.

[@rossdodge1458]

The tradition of this truck will carry on through your children. They will have an additional generation of stories to add. The legend will continue!

[@theweekenddrz519]

Nothing better than the Grayden cam!❤️❤️. The kids got personality, he needs his own channel.

[@roba379]

Love this truck!! Love the history, love that it's a workhorse and it's done so many things it wasn't designed for. This thing is testament to your dad's skill who must have been an awesome guy! That generation gives us something to try and live up to. Can't wait to see the progress on this rig!

[@bryantanderson5278]

Absolutely cant wait to see the progress on this truck! Tear up every time I hear you talk about your Dad. My old man and I would talk about building stuff like this when I was a kid, but by the time I was old enough he wasn't able to. So watching you makes alot of new memories. Keep up the awesome work, love watching you all.

[@LightningGB93]

Paul you talking about the truck with joy in your hart and a big smile on your face, love that

[@williamspates1015]

Your Dad is looking down watching everytime you work on the tow truck smiling. Awesome work

[@kevincarpenter5458]

Can't wait to see this truck come together

[@brianwright4682]

Love all of your content it's really down to earth , great escape from the bs out there, saw where Michelle was in a wreck so glad no one was hurt bad and she's ok, you have a great little lady there a real keeper , just love her laugh and humor ❤ you all are awesome keep up the great work I know it takes alot more then anyone knows , one thing I might suggest on you tee shirts add a pocket that would be great, I would even pay more to have one, thanks again Brian.

[@jefferi78]

every piece of steel, pipe, nut and bolt have a story to tell. this truck really is paul's family tapestry.

[@donjones589]

Glad to see Michelle in the shop i for one enjoy the segments with her. Hope you are feeling better after the wreck. We are all so happy that things turned out the way they did. I think the public service announcement you gave was heart felt and sincere. I can see why Paul loves you; you are a good person! Love your channel watch everyday! May life keep happy and healthy until maybe I get a chance to meet your family and you. Yes I am a FAN!!!!!!!

[@samwest9444]

You’re turning it into trailmater aren you?

[@4sl648]

It needs to be street legal otherwise the whole trailering thing makes it too much of a lunar rover.

[@agentcrm]

That 5th wheel plate might be worth keeping. If it the plate matches where you're mounting gear. Great to see the old truck being rebuilt

[@larrycrouse]

Your dad is smiling down on you now paul because of all the love stories you are telling about his truck. A truck made from love

[@luisnew6738]

it is awesome that you are continuing you and your father's truck legacy with your son helping you also. you are a bless man Paul Cox, not every one has that....

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[@everythingsucks6086]

Happy Easter everyone!!!!

[@gunrunner4747]

Sure enjoyed this segment. The family ties with your dad and your kids are what lifes all about.

[@backcountryboondockers]

Just welded an ladder rack for my old 87 one ton.

[@kentuckykuntreekiddkustoms8590]

The road to a million is getting shorter by the day!!! Can't wait !!

[@dalegereaux1863]

That old truck definitely has some history in it. You should get all the different pictures of it and put them in order. Then in twenty or thirty years when your kids rebuild it again, they can add that picture to it.

[@robertootero2583]

Grandpa should be laughing in heaven with all the things that you and your family are doing to this truck

[@bradyoas8746]

You guys are so lucky most of the internationals in the midwest rusted away

[@lorenmeyer5290]

WOW ALOT OF MEMORIES IN DAD'S OLD TRUCK! LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS BUILD!

[@paulquiroz4070]

Very nice that you have all the history of this truck documented with videos and pictures... I hope your kids never get rid of it...

[@dustinhuffman2723]

ur dad's smiling down watching you guys rebuilding his tow truck keeping it alive. its what first got me to watch your channel. now my favorite channel

[@michaelhuven5659]

It's the stories of you and your family that are great on this channel, the builds are great to but the family stuff is addicting!!

[@mikemiller3007]

I’m diggin Merlin’s rollback 👍

[@charlesalden9167]

I think its cool giving the ole tow truck another round of face lift..HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

[@johnme7049]

Paul, Your Dad would have approved of what you are doing to the wrecker. It is great that you can continue to keep his memory alive this way and making new memories with your children as well. Such are the things that make life worth living. 'Carry on my.. Son', Ought to be a song in there somewhere :D:D:D Thanks for sharing your precious memories with us, God Bless.

[@samthompson1270]

I'm sure Grandpa Sherm is smiling just as big as Paul is in this video. Can't wait to see how it all comes together.

[@spaight711]

Love that Sherm gave Landon a little zap! Little prank from grandpa. Good stuff.

[@jacobelson5715]

Love the back story on the truck Paul! Just about brings me to tears. I still drive my dad’s 72 Chevy short stepside my grandpa bought him when new. My brother and I both drove it in high school, and it will go to my nephews. Some things are just priceless. Thanks for taking us on the ride! 👍🇺🇸

[@ahrentelford1391]

You know when people say it's just a car,truck,or whatever they are so wrong. Derek from VGG gets it and so do you guys. We have a 1936 Allis tractor that my wife's great, great grandpa bought new, my late father in law got it at a really hard time farming in the 60's, that tractor saved the farm. I have my grandpa's 52 Ford F2, and the cushion my grandma made for me so I could see over dash when I was a little kid. Every time we do something with these vehicles others learn about our loved ones and what that vehicle meant. Your doing a great job keep it up.

[@brianraber3456]

Michelle, Paul and gang. We really enjoy your channel, and all you associate with the builds that you do and all that you hang with. Ignore all the negative people they just try to bring you down to there level. Keep up the good work.....because we know you do it best because you do it twice!😃. On another note, May 6 it's our 14th anneversary and would appreciate if you could tell my wife Lori happy Anniversary from me? She's been a blessing to me and my best friend, and love her with all my heart. Thanks

[@beau7160]

truck is a build of love. glad to be along for it. hope Michelle is no longer feeling any effects from the crash.

[@GHOST0766]

Can’t wait to see how Grandpa Sherm’s truck comes out, but truly hoping it will keep some of it’s originality. But one thing I know is, no matter how it comes out we will all love it, and so will he..

[@Jj12915]

Nice to see "The Sherminator" getting some love!

[@justinprovencher3215]

Happy easter fabrats fam

[@zakaririvera2994]

Love the history lesson on the truck and that Michelle is down spending time in the shop with y’all! Glad she is doing well!

[@donwilliams3626]

A history lesson dated by truck parts. Paul remembers every fender and door he and his dad installed to make this tow truck what it is today now we get to watch all the parts come together to become the precious tow truck it will soon become. Blessings, Don

[@LadyTam55]

Back in 71 I manage a three pump gas station outside a very small town. I did a few of them spilt rims and in 75 after service I work at another station where the trash trucks had spilt rims we fix right before they out lawed them somewhat. I still have a few laying around here. Love the love your family has for each other Hold on to it as there's some out here that didn't get that or not enough. Keep up the fantastic work. Got to feed and go to town get my trike and take a day in the wind.

[@lopin890]

Morning Fab Rats Family.... Great to see Grandpa Sherm's tow truck getting some "lift time"... the upgrades will be AMAZING .. Just remember Merlin's sage advice "don't shorten the wheelbase too much you're going to have a LOT OF MOTOR in that old gal." (Has Merlin ever built anything that wasn't "A LOT OF MOTOR"? LOL...I think NOT!!) Have a BLESSED EASTER.... sending Love and prayers with angels to watch over ya'll. ❤️❤️🙏🙏👼👼🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

can't wait to see the ole Tow Truck get a major overhaul. It'll always be your dads truck, but seeing it upgraded and updated and back in full force will be so rad. So much history and memories to live on! That secret location has gold in motorhomes ;-)

[@bobmcelver1484]

Great to see you guys breathing new life into your dad's old truck........a lot of history there

[@paulf9653]

Michelle's supervision skills are exceptional!!

[@claytonb7915]

"Too old to run, and they fall!" You made me smile, way to go Grayders!!

[@Thatboogboi69]

Landon doesn’t even know it, and he’s living it. When the boss man starts joking and messing with you, your part of the team. God bless yall

[@jasoncampbell4723]

That International Crew is quite a gem !!! Reminds me of trucks I’ve let go that I’ve been kicking myself for letting go. Can only imagine what Merlins gonna do with it? More Graden Cam !!!

[@e.s.bryant765]

I live in Nashville NC. I walked into an O'Rielly's yesterday, and both counter guys say " Nice hat. We watch Paul behind the counter every time it's slow in here." I had my Fab Rats hat on, obviously. Keep it up guys, we love ya'll all the way over here on the East Coast.

[@oldmanriver2251]

Can’t wait to see this build finished!!! Would be cool to find someone to etch the back window with a tribute to your pops.

[@paulquiroz4070]

Paul, I honestly believe that this project is the one that is going to get more comments and likes, and everything else, besides, this is probably the most emotionally attached project that you have ever built... It has your Dad's name written all over it... I can't wait to see the development...

[@deandennis2838]

My dad and I never built a truck. We did rebuild many cars. I really miss those days. Dad is in Heaven these days. Your videos take me back to awesome days.

[@theburtseoni]

This will be a fun project as you upgrade the tow truck and make it more user friendly and with all the new 'bells and whistles' you are adding to the truck! But please don't forget the Mopar in the background, we are all looking forward to it being completed and up and running! And many kudos to your wife for all the video editing!

[@stephengalambos8589]

Poppa truck build makes me tear up everytime.. Love everthing about this truck and the videos to come.