I cut my new tow truck apart!

Since this particular rollback tow truck is an equipment spec truck that originally had much bigger tires on it, the angle of the bed and its stabilizer foot didn't line up anymore and I had to remove it to prevent damage to customers driveways. So today I got out the cutting torch and put on a leather jacket in 100 degree heat so I didn't melt my ostomy bag, then did a little redneck re engineering to modify it to work for my application

[@TimTheTowman]

Casey.. It's also used for pissing off all the truck drivers in chain up areas! Nothing beats rolling up in a chain up zone, lifting the drivers of the ground while onlooking "truck drivers" stare at you with complete disgust for the 60 seconds it takes you to pull the chains...🤣😂🤣

[@brentamador171]

“When I was normal” Normal is a setting on a dryer my guy. Nothing abnormal about you. Keep doing everything you love man, you’re an inspiration to us!

[@SandCruzer6]

Hi Casey, I'm not a towing guy but I could sit in my chair for hours watching your video's! I was a automotive machinist for 24 years and before that a general mechanic, so I understand the industry. You are a rare breed, keep up the great work....

[@bobbolieu9013]

Two factors were utilized to make these modifications to your truck. One is a for real word, experience. The second is a made up word thar has been around for as long as I can remember but wasn't used for a long time. It was brought to mind when I began watching Fab Rats channel; Paul Cox used it, "Eyecrometer". Some folks have a very accurate eyecrometer, others do not. You used your years of experience as a welder, took stock of the parts that you had to work with, then using your eyecrometer you were able to make the needed revisions to your truck bed. Good work young man. I understand your humbleness, and it's great that you don't let your head swell up. Yet sometimes in your self-deprecating way you don't take due credit for your creative thinking. You did good young man.

[@rlazzaro30]

Well done, sir! I admire the energy and ingenuity you demonstrate to do this difficult job without assistance.

[@OldGriz708]

I feel for you with the bag. I am on a permanent feeding tube for 15 years now after inoperable stage IV throat cancer and the only thing it stops me from doing is sleeping on my stomach and letting dogs jump up on me (We breed and train German Shepherds for service dogs for Veterans so it's a daily thing).

[@matt89447]

I've got a whole new respect for you Casey. Being able to accomplish all you have and even at 106* and not whined over the disability you shared. I'm 66, finding all kinds of new body problems and have the 19 prescription bottles to prove it. Cannot do heat anymore so to make my garage a place I can work 365 days.... I had to add a mini-split otherwise it can only be used 2 or 3 weeks a year. 3 cheers to you bud! Keep the videos coming!

[@orgazmic13]

Thanks for sharing you had a ileostomy. I have a colostomy myself. And am on the board of Ostomy 2•1•1. OstoMyFamily is our Facebook page. We help individuals who have no insurance. Or, can't afford ostomy supplies. Our pantry serves individuals in the United States.

[@allanrilling6990]

Casey, I commend you on doing what you do. My grandmother had the, well, ‘poop bag’ and it is not an easy thing to live with and function specially with stuff you do. Good going. Fun to watch! Cheers from Canada.

[@daviddelaney5180]

Great video, I think you are a great example of making lemonade from lemons. I lost an eye when I was about 22 and I am now pushing 62. This lets me see many are given lemons and it truly is up to the person to decide what to do! Thanks again for sharing!

[@badgerpa9]

Nice job young man. Look at the bump caps that go inside of a ball cap like you wear. I used to have a few and would put them in the cooler in the summer so I could swap them out but still protect my brain cage from damage. Stay safe and healthy.

[@richardthomas1743]

Yes sir , real nice work with the reconfiguration all of that Casey. Thumbs UP !

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Nice work, doing modifications to suit your needs. We like fab work as well as recovery. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

what a rad video! you are soooo talented Casey! And I just finally noticed you are a southpaw. Since we use our right sided brain more that makes us lefthanded peeps the only rightminded folks. ;-)

[@eirik_halvorsen]

That cute tractor of yours sounds like the boat I grew up with! It had a 18 hp Yanmar with two cylinders. I don't know much about tractors, but.. -Kudos for sharing (?) about the belly bag🤘

[@n9mxq]

Lift bar is the perfect spot for a pair of slide on ice cleats...

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I like that idea!

[@TheTubeTube2]

I saw the problem, but you fixed it and on your own - that was mighty fine going there!

[@Trasher6]

I always enjoy how you explain every step, even during the tows/recovery that you do. Can't even imagine how many times you might have hit your head going in & out underneath that bed :)

[@CaseyLaDelle]

It was definitely more than once..

[@TheScoundrel70]

Very cool Casey, thanks for letting us hang out while you worked!

[@rg3291]

Nice video! Love the change of content and backyard engineering!

[@johnanchovie2b]

That was really engaging. Great bit of back yard engineering.

[@bigb2956]

You can also change out a flat tire in the rear without a jack

[@Vile-Flesh]

What a great video. I never thought of using ratchet straps to lift things up.

[@danielpullum1907]

Casey, You are practicing what we called the "SWAG" method at CAT.!!!!! n Well Done Laddy.

[@sporttruck5103]

Very interesting video, it was cool to see your working and modifying your new tow truck. It was also nice to hear explanation how it working before and after. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@keithcress1335]

Loved this one Casey!! Thanks so much for teaching us about these details and showing the crazy gyrations an equipment roll-back and do.

[@danielpullum1907]

I noticed a Coleman canoe. We had a canoe/camping bus. in the late 70s., early 80's. I don't remember how many Coleman canoes we saw on the rivers, busted up. Colemans early models did not have UV tolerant vinyl nor vinyl on the inside. The ABS was very vulnerable to sun damage and they busted up rather easily. We sold a brand called "Blue Hole" out of TN, fiberglass "??" out of Indianapolis, Grumman Alum for a while, and then Alumacraft out of Minnesota. We were white water nuts and ran rivers all over the eastern side of the Mississippi.

[@rickinoakville1549]

Nice job, always like when a plan that isn't planned works out! Cheers

[@jaredthisdelle5617]

Got love it when a plan comes together great job man back to work 💪

[@hughstephenson2957]

A 2 ton floor jack works nifty fer moving those things. Had an NRC roll back just like that and had to move those hydraulics on a regular basis. Mine was fully adjustable so didn't have to do all the cutting and welding stuff

[@bladewiper]

I like the receiver on the stabilizer idea. Also lifting the rear wheels would be great for chaining up.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, tire changes and installing chains is much easier when the truck can pick it's own tires off the ground!

[@rogerbullock908]

Interesting, I could smell the hot metal as you worked, must be I've that before myself, brings back memories of hot sparks finding sensitive, leathers are a pluss

[@BuggysTowJam]

Turned out great Casey and will look factory when you're done with the angle.

[@phillip.9524]

Well done Casey you make hard work entertaining.

[@elicose771]

Very nice job!! Excellent idea!! Thanks! 👍

[@goldviper5280]

Hello Casey, I am a new sub. I really like your "lets get it gone drive". You are a very clever man. It is a pleasure to listen and watch you do your trade.

[@azgrampa]

nice job, especially 👍👍👍👍for 'eyeball engineering' !!!

[@my89scottsdale67]

Your ear plugs even work for me those are amazing

[@lockedin60]

That light bar would have worked during the disco era. I am telling my age. It is great when a Cunning Plan works out! Once you have tackled similar projects then logic takes over for your new situation. The business you are in requires much creativity. That is why I like computers guitars and sales.

[@joshboone4820]

Amazing attitude good work can't imagine what you are going threw

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

Excellent job brother, gotta love it when things work out like this

[@rickerb7196]

Great video Casey!! My vote is more mod videos when possible.

[@davidr.4699]

Very nicely done, sometimes you just have to fix things to work for your circumstances.

[@bohhica1]

This is when you need Riley to operate a switch for you. Great videos and job.

[@richmoore6293]

Looks great from here

[@leach1949]

Thanks for the history. Very interesting!! The mic seemed to work better.

[@iffykidmn8170]

Might look at a Nomex wildland fire shirt to leave on the fire trailer would be another inopportune time to melt a hole in bag. Paul from Fab Rats also uses one as a lighter weight alternative for full leathers when welding not positive it would be enough protection in your circumstances for welding.

[@glennj6465]

Well done 👍🏻 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩great bit of fabricating ( Butchering) 😂

[@johnsmart3587]

Man of many talents, thanks.

[@charlesahon]

Good job. Glad it worked out.

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Great job and video

[@donwilliams3626]

That was a hard job - executed to perfection! Next time you are p!anning a job like this, you may want to borrow an eyecrometer from Paul Cox of FabRats. Keep healthy and safe.

[@JCKDTV]

Good stuff brother!!

[@charlesbugeja4273]

Have you ever thought about just wearing a leather apron to protect the bag in hot weather. Love your videos ans you little girl is so cute.Respect from Canada.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I have one and sparks still find their way in

[@richardguse3410]

Multiple skills and a calibrated eyeball do the job!

[@coreywelder4787]

Great job

[@junkyardhillbilly]

That was a great video thanks for sharing that with us

[@justnotg00d]

Great Job. I used to be able to do things like that. Nicer to watch you struggle with it. hee hee

[@gayle4804]

With your imagination, You can do just about anything job well done

[@jsav5845]

40°C oh hell no!!!! I'm Canadian, I'd die from that kind of heat. I'd take -40°C any day over that. You can always put warmer clothes on, legally there's only so much your allowed to take off. 🥵

[@heikowalter8239]

Very clever !!!

[@loose-arrow-garage]

A very good job of backyard engineering. A tractor is definitely better than horses. Besides if you have horses then you need a tractor to shovel all that horse shit!

[@codyjack8190]

good job

[@nervouswreck392]

The A-team lol/ B A baraka‼️ ya

[@chrisgriffin2587]

Thats cool man, I dig the receiver idea. Would also be cool if that was your just bumper with lights and everything.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

The two problems with that would be cutting so many holes in the stabilizer bar, and the lights always getting broken or pushed out of their sockets when that bar gets jammed into the ground

[@summitdave8782]

Rock on...Fun times

[@mattbenson2497]

Love the videos! But I'm surprised you didn't cover those rams up when torching. I know the chrome is hard but that spatter can wreak havoc on your seals.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Soot the rams and spatter won't touch it

[@bonniewalters5173]

I'm ready

[@rattles3044]

With the somethin - somethin............ It made me think of my mom........... "" Who - gee can move that which-a+ma-callit to that-thing-a-ma-bob to make a thing-a-ma-jig !""

[@Dieselbuilder]

Have you ever thought about a leather blacksmiths apron? It should give you the protection that you need up front but would still allow air around your back to keep you a little cooler.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I’ve still had problems even with aprons

[@pairofdogs]

Never a doubt!

[@user-ze3mt3rf7c]

You came a long way from cutting and welding on an used rolback to specing out a new heavy tow setup

[@walthanas]

You've got a very nice piece of land there! Something like that would be prohibitively expensive here in the Netherlands (think 600+ dollar per square yard!). Cool that you had the luxury of changing job to not be as uncomfortable during work! Also very nice that you have the skill and the tools from your previous job to do little projects like that yourself, in your own workshop. Learned a new English term: scarfing tip! Thank you! :-) I thought 220V was something for this side of the big pond, not the standard US 110 voltage. How come you have 220V in your house? Is that the US equivalent of our 230/400V electricity system? Just wondering: Why aren't there little wheels at the bottom of the back of the rollback platform to prevent it from scratching the driveway/pavement?

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, our 110/220 is the same as your 220/400. All the big circuits in most houses use 220

[@loveistheanswer8137]

120/240 volts here in Ontario Canada.

Pozdravujem zo Slovenska. Roky som zváral autobusy v mestskej hromadnej doprave. Takže taká malá rada. Ak budeš zváračkou páliť auto ,tak si daj nabudúce dole pod auto nádobu s vodou. Tekuté železo a iskry Ti nebudú ničiť podlahu a nebudú odskakovať po dielni. Nádoba by mala byť širšia, podobné aké sa používajú na spúšťanie oleja, ale z vodou.

[@gsettlemyre]

Nice solution to an uncommon problem, if you were to use some 2” L angle to cover the cut area would it protect the ram mounts when fully retracted, And make it look like it was suppose to be there all along. As others have said, I find this content interesting along with all the tows and recovery’s. P.S. if the phone was ringing off the hook we hopefully get more content…Yea…

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I have 1" angle ready to go in there

[@tonreitsma6517]

Casey, as a former (parttime) towman from the Netherlands I really appreciate the way you explain everything! Just recently found your YT page and enjoy it very mucht! One little question: you explained about wearing the leather jacket but I wonder whether you could not use a horseshoers or blacksmith's apron during hot days?

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I've tried them, no nearly enough protection

[@tonreitsma6517]

@@CaseyLaDelle , ah that's a shame. Would have been a lot cooler :-)

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

Mounting the hitch receiver will require some taller plate (than the foot), otherwise the receiver will now dig into the ground breaking stuff when bottomed out. But luckily, that foot is now the furthest part in the back, so there should be no collision there. Very nice! 😄

[@CaseyLaDelle]

No it won't, the receiver will be built into the bar and not change its dimensions at all

[@tednichol-mh5hu]

When you use the receiver hitch will a stop of some kind be needed to lock bar in place?

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

Built in jack for changing a back tire.

[@analiensaturn]

There are welding boilersuits made of sparkproof cloth that are lighter than that jerkin

[@redmonkees]

Thumbnail looks like Paul Walker is about to torch a VIN plate off his DIESEL truck.

[@muhamadfadzlyshaharani5787]

Me 5 minutes watching : Blurr Me 15 minutes watching : Aaaaa Me 25 minutes later : Oooo now i got the picture. p/s: working smart do great when u working alone. Deuces.

[@daringachne4364]

Just curious do you plan on putting a wheel lift on the back of it for double loading vehicles??

[@CrocodilePictures99]

Super video, you seem to thr man of the thousand talents! And by the way: You live wonderful! Just one curious question: What is that black thing hanging around your neck in all the videos? Is it a bluetooth headset? Thanks and cheers!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Bluetooth. I'm always driving and my phone is always ringing, so the Bluetooth is almost always there

[@lockedin60]

After you modify and fabricate your rollback tow truck will Oregon Authorities require an inspection of your modifications? You are good at explaining what you are about to do. You keep it interesting!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

No, no inspection required

[@JayCollins2013]

Funny I worked alone alot used straps. And a engine hoist lots

[@whitefishhire4598]

have to show us how you are going to put the tow hitch back on, cheers , its a toss up who to watch first matt or yours

[@brucerobinson1284]

I set my shirt on fire welding noticed by the hairs on my chinny chin chin .Was wearing thermals so no damage to me just some ribbing at lunch break 🙂

[@bladewiper]

Tractors are MUCH better than horses. Our last one left a month ago, and barn is now a equipment shed.

[@darrylphipps2221]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 u done good ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@richardelliott9511]

I may have missed something but it seems to me that wearing your leather gear would be a good idea, illyostomy(sp) bag or not. A spark hot enough to melt through your shirt and the bag might not be so great on the skin either or do pro welders become immune to burning sparks..... Just my 2 cents. The job came out great. Looks like your eye-crometer is working just fine. 👍

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, the normal sparks and spatter from a welder or grinder become no big deal and get to be barely noticable on your skin, but will absolutely put holes in thar bag. Unless I was doing overhead stick welding, I would never wear those leathers when it's 100 degrees out

[@jessepitt]

I was welding and grinding yesterday in shorts and flip flops. It’s too darn hot for heavy clothes, I will risk a burn.

[@64TommyG]

Many of my work trousers have holes in them after cutting and not small ones eighter, but the worst was probably when I was welding under a car that was so low I couldn't turn around, and with a greasy shirt I should have been able to figure it out what had to happen! I saw something orange on the side of the welding helmet before I realized my whole arm had burned up! Luckily, I smothered the fire and didn't even get red in the skin from the flames, but I also have amazing skin that can withstand most things! Am often too lazy to go and check the electrical cabinet, so I often poke the cord to know if it is powered, for example, it works fine with 230 V but 400 V wants to cause some burns which I don't care about! Actually, anyone with a healthy heart can handle up to a second of current before it becomes dangerous, so I'm much more careful that splice cables are intact as our 50 Hz alternating current happens to be the same frequency that the muscles are controlled by and if you cramp a splice cord, it's a little chance that you will have time to run so that the plug comes loose under a second of time...

[@dennydargan8731]

Casey. Why not get a weders apron? Not so hot.

[@joedirtnorcal2501]

Good job I'm very amazed and entertained by your ideas and Welding skills. LOL LOL just a joke but hey like you said you gained seven inches that's very important for a man LOL LOL LOL. Again I enjoy your videos. Once again Joe Dirt NorCal

[@swamprat69er]

Have you thought about working at night when it is cooler?

[@briangrey9634]

Your sled looks like an early 90's Polaris or Arctic Cat

[@CaseyLaDelle]

1992 Polaris

[@steveramirez1654]

👍

[@michaelpovinelli6123]

What kind of leather jacket is that?

[@smurfmonster]

How on EARTH do you work in that heat! I'm in North Wales UK and if it's 27 deg we struggle!!

[@antf5565]

Good morning Casey. I was wondering if putting a receiver on that stabilizer would end up affecting the rams with the weight that you may carry especially bouncing up and down going down the highway. Maybe trying to find a adjustable or removable receiver in the original place onto the frame maybe a better option. They have those adjustable receivers and you can pull the vertical adjustment all the way out until needed so you get your clearance when lowering your flatbed.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Those rams are far beyond big enough to hold any trailer I could put on there. Keep in mind that bed is rated to hold 15k, and that whole setup is designed to lift the truck and it's full load

[@antf5565]

@@CaseyLaDelle I definitely get that. Those Rams I'm sure could hold the weight... but constant weight on the hydraulic ram rather than resting on a stable surface may affect it down the line. Similar to your flatbed it can lift the vehicle but the bed eventually rest on the chassis in transit and is not reliant on the ram after the fact. That movement of going down the highway may affect the Rams down the line. You may have several thousands of pounds of tongue weight reliant on the hydraulic seals to keep it orientated in that position while hitting bumps and potholes at high speeds. I definitely love the idea of an adjustable height receiver though. Absolutely love your work and ingenuity. Enjoying your Channel. I would love to applaud how thorough you are, expressing every step along the way. It is truly appreciated.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@antf5565 every wheel lift tow truck goes down the road all day long with the load being supported by the rams. This is nothing out of the ordinary and these rams have the same holding valves on them as the wheel lift trucks do. They are absolutely designed to support a load going down the road

[@TimTheTowman]

@@antf5565 This is something we all do, all the time.. I've been hauling trailers with the wheel lift on flatbeds and wreckers safely for years.. Trust me when I say.. You are over thinking it... At least you are thinking though.. That can't be said for most people these days! 🤣😂🤣

[@antf5565]

@@CaseyLaDelle you are absolutely right...100%

[@leaningr]

14:28 Air Arc Gouger maybe

[@jessepitt]

I have a horse but no tractor. I would love to have a tractor but it’s hard to work cattle or pack out game with a tractor and I can’t afford both.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Imagine how many tractors you could afford if you didn't have a horse!

[@jessepitt]

That’s true, but I would really like to have one of each.