I'm Very Confused With This Build... The World's Largest Off Road Wrecker!

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[@jimdawson2549]

There are people out there that don’t take as good a care of their own parents as you do Ed. My hats off to you sir.

[@alfredocarpaneto5976]

There's some parents out there who were pretty dang awful to their kids so I won't pass judgement on anyone on their personal relationship with their parents but yeah they treat Ed pretty good.

[@backwoodstherapy]

I remember in a past video Matt said when he bought the shop, Ed had a trailer on it and the owner just recommended Matt evict him because he was "difficult to deal with." Instead Matt befriended him, put him on the crew, and is building him a place to live. It speaks to the quality of Matt's character.

[@leonb2637]

I wish they would do some YT videos about him and his life. I bet he has some very interesting and entertaining stories.

[@thedumbassspeaks]

Backwoods Therapy-Thanks for the reminder! I was wondering how Ed and Matt ever met. I did see that video.

[@damnbadger8242]

isn't that because Ed is partially owner of the lot, so they basically HAVE to take care of him?

[@B4UClose]

Loving how all y'all are taking care of Ed and making him comfortable. One of these days, the wrecker will be done.

[@jjc4577]

projects like the heavy wrecker will never be truly done: always a new mod, always a new repair

[@davidbowsher879]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@frank-t6857]

The wrecker hasn't got painted yet and a new engine is planned for it.

[@58royboy]

It’ll be done by the tow truck Olympics…..they just didn’t say what year.

[@travisbohannontboogleplano6751]

@@frank-t6857 I wondered about painting. I know the wrecker is in the Utah desert area, but with all that steel exposed, there will be some rusting. In fact, you can see where it's already starting. Can't wait to see how they paint all those nooks and crannies!

[@user-wv2ih9pe2u]

Camera Advice from a Videographer: -Use 30fps on the mirrorless sony camera so it matches the gopros -use 60 or 120 fps only for slow motion shots. Using 60 and 120 frames on a timeline set to 30 fps gives you extra frames to slow down your footage - turn off IBS (in body stabilization) if you’re going to use a gimbal i know it sounds like it would help but it doesn’t it’s gives you that warp effect. - wider lenses make it easier to pull focus along with shooting at f4-f8 i would suggest a 16-35mm and a 24-70mm lens for your application the - shooting handheld with ibs on can be more pleasing for most because it gives a since of involvement. Just my tips other could say otherwise but you guys are killing it love the channel. Happy new year 🎉

[@jlongjr27]

Solid advice! The wobble effect is annoying. Personally I'd like to see 4k 60.

[@user-wv2ih9pe2u]

@@jlongjr27 he could theoretically film everything in 60p and then just put it on a 30p timeline. Unless he wanted ultra smooth then 60p film on 60p timeline would no doubt look really good.

[@THE_45th_PARALLEL]

Agreed. 30fps is becoming the standard.

[@DutchHollandLowz]

Fix your audio as well you have more left than right for all the vocals. Actually might be completely left. Love the change keep up the great work. Thumbs up from me

[@ZebPalmer]

this was pretty hard to watch. between the framerate and the jelly-warpy look with any movement, it was pretty bad. listen to this guy's advice please!

[@FlaccidPanda]

I love how Matt's story is " I bought this wrecker business/yard and it came with an Ed". Now Ed is family. Not a lot of people would do that. Matt and crew seem like great people.

[@wbball15]

It's incredible how helpful PEANUT has been throughout this entire build/rebuild/fabrication process

[@Josh-GT]

🤣

[@KevIsOffGrid]

Great that Ed's got a space for himself, everyone appreciates that you are looking after him.

[@timothysimpson912]

He's family!!!

[@carlljohnson7894]

Man, it feels good to see elders being respected and supported with such energy and effort. Wonderful team and community spirit. That wrecker is going to be so much fun to watch work the kinks out. The new camera's auto-focus really struggles when the scene has multi-depth of field choices which this episode had. Some kinks to work out with that in the shop setting but I think during recoveries it will really shine. Amazing content as always.

[@lakrfan4980]

This is a very unselfish and thoughtful thing you are doing for Ed by providing him with a good apartment that's located right in the middle of the garage activity and close to his extended family. By the way I really enjoy watching the coming together of this fabulous wrecker.

[@mrmotofy]

I hope I can do that at that age. I'm a self taught fix everything kinda guy with a few friends that are auto techs with years of experience. I amaze at times with knowledge and techniques. Recently I shared a tip of using old heater or fuel hose slit and wrapped around harness or hoses then zip tied to prevent chaffing on brackets or edges for years...a friend says that's a good idea...5 sec later says WOW thats a really good idea. One doesn't have to be in a career to offer solutions and improvements. By the time I hit 85 to 90 I should be able to give tips on solving world hunger

[@fleetofwjs1893]

Much respect for building Ed a space. Your shop is busy enough that someone will always be around to keep an eye on him and he can join in and help whenever he feels like it. Honestly I'm just a little bit jealous 😀

[@haroldphipps3457]

It's actually a win/win situation. Having someone around the shop all the time will be a great thing too!

[@parkerlayfield4812]

Anyone know what video they announced that they are making Ed an apartment? Or is this the first video?

[@edward5979]

WOW…..Lizzy looks happy : (

[@LordEriolTolkien]

Matt and Ed's friendship is truly a joy to behold. Anything that results in an octogenarian giggling like schoolboy is what the world needs more of. Matt and his family are truly magnanimous: which is to say Great Souled

[@mrwilson7617]

Reminds me of Sam and the Cleeter Crew over at Cleetus McFarland.

[@vanhylton7192]

Taking care of Ed is one of the many reasons I watch! To have people like you in his life is amazing. Between you and the FabRats, I spend most of TV time watching y'all! keep it going!

[@thomasbordelon4149]

I thought the Morrvair build was kind of a stretch until I saw it put through its paces, now I’m a dyed in the wool believer. I have nothing but respect for it. The heavy wrecker undoubtedly will meet your work goals also. I can’t wait to see it on the trails. I suspect it can pull the morrvair and banana teamed up, backwards in a tug-of-war.

[@jamesdrees]

I too am SO looking forward to seeing that heavy wrecker on the trails. You guys are doing great. Tom Tom with the solo cameo. Awesome!

[@fat_head_Carl]

Matt's always got Ed covered. Now that's past friendships, that's family

[@bsagreg]

Na, It was just discovered that Ed has big stash of gold.

[@fat_head_Carl]

@@bsagreg you know it'll be hidden somewhere, and Ed will leave a half assed map to get to it.... That'll be a 27 part miniseries. ;-)

[@SEngelsg]

I have always said that my friends are my family , so in my opinion - friendship is past family anytime!

[@Atlas.Brooklyn]

@@89. Glue drinker detected

[@MurCurieux]

@@Atlas.Brooklyn 100% agree

[@pumptruckjim]

Upmost respect for you taking such good care of Ed. He is the best yard manager you could ever have. New camera is working great too.

[@operator0]

At first the audio was messed up, but it got better as the video was progressing, so I think they figured it out.

[@dethray1000]

since found out he is 85 major props to Ed

[@johnme7049]

Father Time IS the Clock! That is SO cool making Ed his own apartment there. You never stop getting better and better Matt. It's why we love you. God Bless.

[@paulhall170]

You guys are the greatest, rescues and chaos going on off-camera, re-engineering the workshop while still working in it, and re-arranging the whole place so Ed's got his own space! Amazing...

[@whodahellru8124]

8:57 There’s no need to apologize for _”life happening”_ Matt. Sometimes a lot of things come together at once, or unravel, you never know when it’s gonna happen! Your transparency is probably why a lot of your viewers are here!

[@awesomecronk7183]

It's a good part of why I watch, anyway

[@ccbean1980]

You’re gonna have to practice with that new camera a little more. You’re getting a weird parallax distortion. I think it’s from zooming and panning at the same time. Maybe shoot with a higher aperture to reduce the depth of field, or don’t zoom while you’re moving the camera side to side.

[@matt45540]

Maybe a wider angle lens? Quality is great but I feel like I'm breathing down everyone's neck

[@tacomakid3533]

The quality looks really good, but I feel like you definitely need a wider lens. I know this is being too picky, but I’m not too big of a fan of the smooth panning. It feels more like I’m watching a movie rather than someone showing their progress on a wrecker build. Otherwise it looks really good, keep up the good work!

[@wileypeacock6095]

I didn't see anything wrong with the old cameras. Not sure about this new one.

[@tacomakid3533]

@@omi_god yea I agree, although after watching it for a while I kind of got used to it. I guess we’ll just have to find out and see what they continue to use. Oh and also I don’t think it’s the frame rate, but rather that it might have some sort of stabilization to make things look smoother rather than jerky.

[@getdirtywithvern]

@@tacomakid3533 I'm not a camera guy but the "watching a movie" thing you mentioned is what I couldn't put my finger on. So far I like the gopro footage better.

[@patrik7058]

Hi, first comment from me, but here’s a cracking rough idea for a finnishing video for the wrecker, similar to the Morvair and the ”auto home” skits you did! Starts with the wrecker missing from the shop, zoom out google earth style, zoom in to the desert, the wrecker is driving semingly by it self towards a wreck. It stops, snaps out the winch (green suit style) and snaps off the last missing part from the wreck (whatever that could be, a bumper or something?) it snaps it into place on it self and then snaps out the welder and welds the part in place by it self, again green suit style. Cut to the front of the wrecker, wrecker goes vrom vrom, and shoots off into the sunset to save a Razor or something. Greetings from a snowy Sweden, lots of ad hoc snow rescues here and I’ve used a lot of the knowledge I’ve gained from you guys!😅

[@fmbob007]

It's just wonderful what you're doing for Ed. I'm sure he'll be a lot more comfortable in an apartment than the rv.

[@MK-zm8vl]

Warms the heart to see Ed taken care of, gives hope that decency still exists and thrives.

[@johnnyclark6182]

As a commercial electrician who uses hole saws daily, you'll almost never break an arbor bit if you drill with only the arbor bit in first, and then attach the hole saw

[@Mostruggles]

I am an electrician also, and it makes me cringe when i see people starting with the hole saw on the arbor. If you have a big enough washer that covers the hole saw part, that will stop the teeth from grabbing as the pilots goes through also. Saves a lot of pilots!

[@johnnyclark6182]

@@Mostruggles personally I find it easier to just take the hole saw off and put it back on rather than try to keep up with different washers that will cover the teeth of the hole saw

[@jesseshort8]

@@johnnyclark6182 I don't bother with taking the hole saw apart, just keep an extra pilot bit with the kit.

[@johnnyclark6182]

@@jesseshort8 I mean to each their own, I just found I can take the hole saw off just as fast as switching bits, unless I'm drilling a bunch for like a trough or something

[@shackman1306]

I use a center punch first and then drill a smaller pilot hole first. Then using lite pressure allow the hole saw to get established enough and then add more pressure. This is especially important on uneven surfaces like fire walls. The little extra time saves a lot of time and trouble.

[@dillonprusia5691]

Matt and the crew, y’all are awesome! The heavy wrecker is looking killer, but that’s not why I keep coming back to watch. Sure I love a good wrenching episode, I’m a sucker for a gnarly recovery,but it’s the unapologetic love for what you do, a who you do it with, that has locked me in. I am so happy that y’all are taking care of Ed whether you see it the same as me, or not, as “taking care of” Ed, I am happy to say I will always be a FAN of yours, not only a subscriber of the channel. I’m very aware y’all may never see this, and that’s okay, I just know a lot of folks feel the same way, so thank you.

[@authenthuse5165]

Thanks for sharing the updates. We would much rather have the mixed plate update than no update at all. Super awesome of you guys taking care of Ed!

[@frankbailey1733]

Man don't sweat that video, love it shows everybody's regular life in the shop and true stuff that you go thru.👍👍👍👍

[@billbillinger2491]

Rolling with the flow of 'life's waves'...as they come.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good MORRning and Happy New Year to Matt's Off Road Recovery !✨🎉🎊✨! Happy new Year to everybody! 🎆🎉🎊🎇

[@GuyChapman]

I’ve spent most of the last year living away from home looking after my mother, who is disabled with arthritis. It warms my heart to see the love Ed receives.

[@leewaken5059]

I like the outlets encroaching the back splash in Ed's kitchen!😂 Why not move them up and/or turn them horizontal? Nah it's all good.👍🏼

[@glasslabwaldo303]

This channel is my favorite on youtube. I think its amazing what you all do for Ed, and everyone else. You are all amazing people. Happy new year y'all.

[@fartzinacan]

The flurry of activity in the background adds a whole new dimension. I love it.

[@ingluv]

The hole saw cracks me up. I recognise that giggle, Matt. Every single time I try to get away without predrilling the pilot hole, I bend or break it and remember that I know better.

[@markcole6460]

Love how you all take care of Edd. I’m not crazy about the new camera work and editing, it seems typical of how a major network would produce the show. I liked your old style a lot more.

[@pilotdog68]

100% agree

[@arcticninja8865]

Additional, you guys probably make Ed feel like the most blessed man on Earth!

[@marcusarias4265]

First off. I love the remodel for Ed's comfort! But it was hard to watch the new camera zoom in and out constantly.

[@jeffl8915]

I agree

[@TheZachsvids]

Definitely will take some getting used to

[@Gofunkel1]

Definitely not a fan of the new camera. The mic is also picking up a lot more background noise.

[@letsgocamping88]

Probably just finding their feet with the new camera. Give it some time.

[@briano8052]

Agreed. Not a fan of the new camera setting. Too close? Slow focus?

[@rickrichardson5329]

I'm amazed at how you are taking care of Ed. It is a true pleasure to see your respect for him . That is one thing missing in todays society is the respect for the older generation. The things they can teach us. Thank you.

[@genehart261]

The most impressive thing in all of this is how you are caring for Ed. Truly wonderful!

[@cephurs]

Only thing better than seeing progress on the wrecker is seeing Ed's Racing Crew getting work done!

[@lanceleavitt7472]

And while all this *Controlled chaos* is going on, Matt is still on call for recoveries 24hrs a day. So, when Matt says "If I look tired, it's because I am", I bet you a Dr Pepper he's telling us the truth.

[@Ken-cu7po]

Mountain Dew

[@TaintedBlood30]

I have never been so excited for the end of a youtube build. This wrecker is going to be amazing to watch when it's finally on the trails.

[@jameslydon3314]

These guys are content geniuses the way they drag their builds along slower than a snail.

[@bullittdog4352]

Man there was stuff going on in this one…no BS’n just work. Those big ole lights made the front of wrecker come alive! And the efficiency apartment for Ed is top notch…Matt you’re a good guy.

[@dragonrider2.064]

Great camera, only advice is use stability if it has it but the main thing is shoot in 60fps if you can. The movement can be a little sickening when it's choppy

[@tomcardale5596]

yes, when they swapped to the new one the frame rate changed noticeably. I had a bit of a "woah, hang on there" moment whilst getting motion sick.

[@brusher.production]

Noticed the same thing... the quality is a much needed improvement, especially when showcasing things they're building... but I don't think they were using a gimbal, just the straight grip they probably used for the gopros... w/out the 60fps stabilization that the gopros were giving them it got a little shaky.

[@thatguyb3rt]

@@brusher.production They briefly show the new camera at 2:19 and it is on a gimble, I think it'll just take them a bit of time to get used to the new set up. The field of view is a lot narrower on the new camera compared to the go pros which is not inherently a bad thing but it makes some of the shots feel a bit claustrophobic, I think they need a wider lens for the new camera. Either way though, if you're reading this MORR crew, the quality is a nice improvement and much appreciated. Thank you!

[@brusher.production]

@@thatguyb3rt yep, when I went back and rewatched, I noticed they have it on a gimble- and I’d agree some dialing in is what’s needed. As far as the lens goes, seems like they do have a decently wide zoom lens, but they could benefit from practicing with that focal length since they’re used to the GoPros and their ultra wide view

[@diyanddone]

Yes, hopefully they won't be mixing frame rates between the SLR and the GoPros, because I think the conforming of the SLR's footage is what made it look juttery.

[@ericperkins3078]

Y'all are like the long Christmas letter from my aunt in Indiana, getting us caught up on the history of the previous year, good bad or ugly. Except it's not boring and I keep looking for the follow up letter, er, video, so I can see how it ends. Loving it. Keep it coming, Matt, no matter how tiresome it may become. We are family!

[@gixxnrocket]

It's very touching to see you moving mountains for Ed! I hope the shop isn't too loud on Ed's side of the wall.

[@nswfftp]

No clue when the heavy wrecker will get done but when it is it’ll be badass! Love seeing Ed being taken care of.

[@deanbuchanan4151]

The wrecker needs some old school search lights like the ones off a old police car

[@Acamperfull]

And it would be awesome too if the headlights turned with the steering.

[@elultimo102]

@@Acamperfull Put one super bright headlight in the grill, like a Tucker, that turned a little ahead of the wheels----to see where you are headed, before actually completing the turn.

[@DarenNkomo]

Hey Morr team! Long time viewer and photographer here, my 2 cents about the new camera: dslr's are great but are more to handle, and gopros are great at run and gun type shooting. Gopros are also easy because everything is in focus most of the time and they typically do a decent job with shots with high dynamic range. If you want to use your dslr for run and gun type shots I would recommend that you shoot wide 17-24mm for example and then test out different image stabilization methods and see which ones work best (sometimes stabilizing in post is better than in camera or vice versa). Nice gimbals can be heavy but they do their job well. Keep that f-stop around 8 or even 12 and higher so that you dont have to pull focus as much. Save those fast aperture configs for static close up shots. I'd also shoot at 60fps or higher, you can always cut frames in post. 24 frames is too low for what yall film but thats just my opinion! We had a blizzard this week in the city I live in and I got to pull someone out of a snowbank with my Matt's straps and my '95 XJ. I was pretty excited about it! Was wishing I had a soft shackle and a rope instead but I got the job done with the tools I had. Couldn't have done it if I hadn't been watching you guys for years, I've learned so much. Love the content, thanks for all that you do!

[@mrpopps6322]

Love what you are doing for Ed. Ed is a very important part of your channel for me. I don't think people in today's world realize the amount of history that our elders can share.

[@amandahaj7608]

Classiest thing you guys have ever done ..tops the golden nugget 💛 ..thank you for building Ed his own space..I been in trailers in the summer

[@faronensley417]

Love you guys! Hats off to you guys for taking care of Ed. We’re still looking for Trevor’s return. 😅

[@samspade7360]

Love the love for Ed. Matt, you are undoubtedly a great source of comfort to the gentleman, who knows you will always have his back! ...And I'm getting really excited about the Wrecker - you are getting so close finishing it! 😃

[@markreed2576]

Just watching all the controlled chaos then seeing it all go together is pure gold. The wrecker going together, the lift in place. Ed’s apartment with new furniture, entrances and bathroom is a testament to how determination is expressed with love for you crew and viewers. Thank you Matt for sharing your work and adopted family members like Ed, Lizzy, Tom and virtually everyone else who worked with you.

[@jesusestavahere]

I like the new camera but imo I think the shots where you have to do talking to the camera, it’ll be fine to use. But when you’re moving and walking I think the cameras used before work better.

[@roberthaydenoz]

So Matt, I'm pretty much addicted to your channel from Australia and don't miss too much. I'm really enjoying the Off Road Wrecker build and particularly the engineering going into it. What has been concerning me for some months now is how are you planning on finishing all that raw, untreated steel. I do a lot of fabrication down under and our weather conditions are nowhere near as extreme as yours, yet I certainly wouldn't leave a trailer frame or vehicle chassis uncoated as it will rust before my eyes. You have now started final assembly of the wrecker, and there isnt a spec or primer, paint, powdercoat ar galvanizing anywhere near it. Would it not have been a good thing to finish the build, cart it all away to a semi trailer manufacturing company that has a massive hot dip galvanizing tub, and then bring it home and assemble it all onto a beautifully coated structure?

[@larrydavidson3402]

So nice of you Matt for setting up Ed in a nice apartment. Shows what kind of a person you are. By the way I love those headlights on the wrecker.

[@marvincarter870]

I know exactly what Matt and Tom were talking about having other people around working while you're trying to accomplish your work to. I like the new Challenger lift that's a good addition to the shop! Making good progress on the biggest wrecker today things are moving forward. We love that you are making an apartment for Ed that's so sweet the love you show this awesome man! ❤️

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Matt and Crew, The apartment for ED was a surprise, Way to go ! Excitement is building as the finish draws near on the Heavy Wrecker construction. HAPPY NEW YEAR !

[@jefferysletzer8378]

God bless you matt,and your big heart. Im a little teary eyed . Praying for you all ,

[@robert5712]

Good video and good to see Matt, Tom Tom and Lizzy making progress on the wrecker. Working on the kitchen counter top shows you guys are multitask masters.

[@descuadrado0]

I'm a bit confused with the new camera: the autofocus is not working, the stabilitation is poor and I think a wide angle is needed. Nevertheless, thanks u for being as great as always.

[@richardrodarte8212]

Happy New Year! Just a review on the new camera. It's very cinematic, however, it was really hard to watch this video due to the eye strain from the constant changing of the camera focus. Too many clips of zoom in to zoom out and rapid side to side movement in full zoom. The camera also struggles with depth of field which causes it to constantly focus. I felt like I had to take some dramamine after this video. It does work for B-roll footage. The nice thing about the GoPro video is that it doesn't constantly change focus. I probably notice this more since I'm watching your videos on a larger screen, not on my phone. Just my $.02. Looking forward to what you produce in 2023!

[@raypeery6317]

+1, thanks for saving me the typing.

[@jonathanrighetti5897]

Challenger lift for the win, finally someone who cares about quality and didn't buy crap bend pak. I used to install lifts, challenger, forward, and rotary are the best value out there for the money and out of these three challenger I believe is the best. hope yah like it

[@alaskentuck3272]

Much respect for looking after Ed, it’ll be great for him to be closer. New camera is great!

[@Jo_876]

Robby is going to have SO MUCH FUN sandblasting this thing and painting the frame 😂

[@ajwilson605]

Or just go with the old school patina look.... Both would be cool!

[@EverythingIsAJunkDrawer]

when tho, it's painful watching it rust as they work. I understand being in AZ but I'd be painting parts as it was built and then sandblast and repaint everything that was still accessible after the build.

[@zenofthemoment]

I’ve been wondering what their plan is for paint or whatever. If this really is final assembly, seems like they’re just going with rust. 🤘

[@jeremyg9240]

I don't know if it's still the plan but in the beginning Matt said he wasn't gonna paint the wrecker. He liked the old school patina the cab already has.

[@adam2084]

This is the final build. If Robby gets ahold of it, it won’t be done for years.

[@sebastianwallach2695]

Something about the old camera just fits the style of this channel more I think! I like the higher quality but the gimbal movement and small FOV is a bit too fancy hahaah

[@plunder1956]

A lady I know described a weed as "A plant in the wrong place". I think the Claw hammer is in the right place - It just works!" Ed's new crib is looking great, I'm sure he wants to be near a workshop or a mine (if possible both). The new Lift looks really solid.

[@isakjetbean]

Yessssssssss - I've been loving the down n dirty gopro style but buying a Sony was the best thing you guys could have done to up your production quality. If I could suggest anything, I'd love to see a mix between GoPro footage and then using the Sony for shots that look particularly interesting. The GoPro is really hard to beat for showing the full shop environment, general interactions, but the Sony is gonna be your best friend for close ups, detail shots and 1on1 talking The big thing you'll notice is that you'll have less issues in editing with poor focusing and stabilisation being a little distracting, the GoPro just does that better than a Sony ever could. Also, the GoPro footage is way quicker to work with than the Sony!

[@kriskoenemann2485]

Cannot wait to see this go on a recovery!

[@DELTArcREBUILDcenter]

Matt I'm really glad you guys are as blessed as you are thanks for taking such good care of Ed and the crew I'll be praying every night for more blessings so you can do more good work as you already are and I'm extremely excited to see the recker done can't wait much love from South Africa

[@TimHughes93]

The most anticipated video series on my KZbin feed can’t get enough of this wrecker build

[@donbearden1953]

Matt, Thank you for building Ed an apartment to live in!!! In my opinion you are such a great caring person! I hope you, Jamie, family and crew have a very prosperous Happy New Year!

[@patriot8087]

Matt your are so super awesome for all the great things you do for ED, It sure show how special he is to you!!!!!!, someday I would like to hear the story how you two met one another.

[@toddwilliams5905]

Ed was there when Matt bought Winder towing. Buy a business , get an Ed. Pretty good deal for both😂

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

@@toddwilliams5905 That's funny and correct. It was mentioned in a video about a year ago that Matt became Ed's landlord when he bought the property now Matt, in reality, pays Ed to live there. He treats him like an elderly father and takes good care of him. Ed is so interesting and adds much to the channel's content. There is no end to his life's adventures and great stories. I couldn't believe last week's video, I think it was his birthday, and he had just got back from scuba diving and dredging for gold for 4 hours under water. I would never have imagined Ed at 85 could still do that since I've seen him have to sit and catch his breath a few times during a recovery. He stays busy and that is why he is in good shape for his age. His mind is good and has a great memory. He's just a cool and interesting old fart that's great to have around. I'm sure we will be seeing more of him since he's moving into the shop. Who knows he might have a few lady friends around, that he parties with, to add even more interesting characters to the channel.

[@toddwilliams5905]

@@JT-SE-OHIO Yes good to see, I live next door to my 99 year old Dad who still takes care of himself. I take care of the property and do all the legwork. Take care of the elders.

[@retro_nugget6042]

Happy new year ! Tell Trevor WE miss him an happiest of holidays!

[@KA-qw5cv]

Yes, and Skeeter too!

[@todddoehrmann1216]

And Tucker

[@dalegrover7633]

I too miss seeing Trevor & all the other guys, I bet Lizzy doesn't have as much fun now either.

[@kowboycal1159]

Where is Trevor?

[@warrendon1388]

@@todddoehrmann1216 Tucker is the video editor. He edited this video

[@blastingweevil2968]

it saddens me that most of the younger generation in todays world dose not seem to have the time to look after their Elders and learn from them, we need more people to actually take care of our Elder's so they can pass on their knowledge to the next generation. good for you guys making ed a safe secure place to stay where he is allways on hand to help answer any questions.

[@jamesharding1778]

Love you guys. I'm a neighbor from Grand Junction Colorado. Keep up the videos Matt. And thank you for taking care of Ed. Nice Apartment.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

You should have Premier Power Welders come out and do a video about high frequency DC welding - there's so little information out there about the process, even though some sources say it's used everyday in steel production

[@Lucas12v]

Is it just high frequency pulse dc? I don't see how you can have real high frequency with direct current.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

@@Lucas12v DC can still have variations in current which is what it's entirely reliant on; DC just means the current is moving in one direction, nothing more. At any rate the most I've been able to gather from it, which is incredibly vague, is that: HFDC is done by manipulating DC output in a very specific way so that the current begins to produce controllable fluctuations/variations in a manner very similar to AC, yet much faster and still flowing in a single direction - in turn this agitates your puddle to help impurities rise, gives you deeper penetration and allows for both longer and shorter arcs than conventional SMAW. These variations happen around 20,000 times a second or more That's about the long and skinny of everything that's (readily) available in regards to it. HFDC apparently has major industrial uses with tubular steel production, but for the civilian market there's only been 2 or 3 people over the decades that have bothered to tap into it - all of which are oddly secretive about how their systems actually operate, such as what these fluctuations/variations are, how they're imposed, etc. The term "high frequency" seems like a bit of a misnomer, but I could be wrong in that aspect; I really wish I knew. Either way it's definitely not your average DC welder, even just the sound can tell you that - instead of the regular bacon sizzle, the stick will produce a fractal whistle very similar to a "falling shepard's tone" as it carries the arc

[@Lucas12v]

@@Patrick.Weightman Sounds the same or similar to high frequency pulse like what's sometimes used with dc tig. I'm not sure what the benefits would be but Rory (from moab motorsports) is a very good stick welder so if he likes it, there's probably something to it.

[@robm3063]

Some advise for drilling with a hole saw bit for everyone. Use a large fender washer when drilling the pilot hole. When your pilot bit punches through the hole saw will hit the fender washer and spin saving your pilot bit from the twist when the hole saw makes contact. Electrician here, I've drilled many holes in panels and boxes. A old timer showed me this trick.

[@JamesDaniel35]

Broke 2 pilot bits going at a weird angle the other day. Finally just used my multi tool to finish the hole

[@esimler]

👍🏻 funny, this trick is very well known in Canada. Will fail your red seal if you don’t know it

[@rjthomasindyusa]

Uhhhhh.... just drill a pilot hole.

[@esimler]

@@rjthomasindyusa then you have to change the hole saw arbor to a drill bit, time is money

[@JamesDaniel35]

@@rjthomasindyusa haha I did but the weird angle kept catching the bit in the pilot hole and snapping it

[@artmont9043]

ED IS "GOLDEN" AROUND MATT, HATS OF TO YOU SIR FOR MAKING SURE ED IS WELL.

[@woodydowler1594]

Your so awesome doing that for Ed !all your people are awesome and yes anxiety is high to see the final work on the wrecker 😅 😬. Love you all for the intertainment that you give to use in youtub land ❤️

[@theoutdoorswithsundown4576]

I can’t wait to see some recoveries with that big rig. Great content as always

[@austinknox4160]

The love you guys show Ed is so heartwarming

[@andrewsreviews4748]

Great video! Love seeing Ed’s apartment coming along and of course I’m always excited to see the heavy wrecker! Those headlights are siiiick! Hope they perform well! Hope Chad’s fab has a video or 2 for us soon!

[@1113ziggy]

So nice what you are doing for Ed! Family First! I do miss the old Matt's Off Road Recovery... Keep it old school! I guess I hate change, don't change too much!

[@JulietteSasek]

Looking good! No need to apologize for life. Life happens, and that’s what makes your videos interesting. They are life, not scripted.

[@haroldclark1952]

That is so nice what you're all doing for Ed. Blessings to y'all.

[@markm7311]

Hat's off to Matt and his crew, they are taking care of Ed like I would like to be cared for when I get older. We got the same bed for my father-in-law with the lifting triangle, he loves it, he has only 1 leg and can manage getting out of bed by himself.

[@dianeenlow123]

Happy Ed’s apartment is getting fixed up and looking good.

[@dmorgan28]

Glad to see that the wrecker is coming along nicely. ❤️👍

[@markholmes1346]

Wow, you guys have a lot going on in the shop at once, but that’s progress and when Ed’s happy, that’s all that matters! Happy new year Matt and crew!

[@chrisw9629]

Ed reminds me of my grandpa who passed away a few years ago. He was an incredible guy… I’m glad that Ed has friends like you guys. Oh and the new camera looks great!

[@Slider68]

I don't know if someone else has mentioned this but u-joints don't provide constant rotation velocity throughout each rotation if there is an angle between the shafts. The way a typical driveshaft works around this is there are two u-joints and the shafts at the very ends are parallel to each other, plus the u-joints are clocked so each end of the center section is aligned together. This way the varying rpm cancels out so the output from say a transmission is constant with the differential's pinion gear. The fact that the driveshaft rotation velocity (rpm) keeps rapidly speeding up and slowing down doesn't create much vibration so it is an acceptable solution for the price (u-joints are cheaper than CV joints). You'll notice though that modern cars tend to use CV joints because the constant shaft rpm produces a quieter vehicle with less vibration. The way the wrecker's steering is currently setup, the input (steering shaft) and output (steering box input shaft) are not parallel to each other. What will happen is as the steering wheel is turned, the steering box's input shaft will speed up and slow down as the steering wheel is rotated at a constant rotation speed (rpm). Unless the u-joint angles are carefully optimized, this will result in very odd "feeling" steering. As the steering wheel is turned, the steering angle at the wheels will speed up and slow down. There are really 3 options to fix this: 1. Install a CV (constant velocity) joint instead of a u-joint anywhere the u-joint angle is significant (at the steering box u-joint at least). 2. Mount the steering box so its input shaft is parallel to the steering column. 3. Carefully calculate the variation in rotation rpm (velocity) and set it up so when the steering is on center the front wheel angle changes the slowest.

[@Cobb]

Don't forget to make sure to tighten up all the bolts for steering and suspension.

[@Bonderoev]

You know; it's not a real "MORR" -vehicle, unless a shock falls off on the first outing!

[@russupsidedowntopbottom955]

your a good egg Matt for watching over Ed.

[@chateauski2176]

Sunny side up for sure

[@NoNORADon911]

Reeeeee, eggs are waycist

[@WilliamWilson_org]

I freaking LOVE the way y'all take care of Ed! Honestly... take my name, and if any of you (Matt's Crew) are ever in a real pinch, give me a holler, and I will not hesitate to come help in any way I can.

[@brettmorton7365]

Eds gonna be so happy in there, good on you guys for looking after him. Don't worry about the video being all over the place, it's good to see all the things you have going on all at once 👍🏻

[@lucasmm519]

Love the new camera! Really makes a big difference. One thing I noticed was the image stabilization looks like it’s causing some distortion at certain points. It’s especially noticeable when there is fast camera movement and there are straight lines in the shot. Not a major thing it’s still a huge improvement!

[@jaretmoskal5558]

I am a carpenter, and I’d be happy to use the kitchen you put together for Ed

[@whammond511]

Can you come over and lend the help of your Carpenter skills to finish it out?!?!

[@alatwood3274]

That was the best and most fulfilling video you have made to date. I love the randomness of topics you covered and always being busy in doing so. I salute you for how Ed has become such an integral part of your family. The camera coverage was an excellent display of professionalism. As always, Great Job!!

[@donking8718]

We love your craziness Taking care of Ed ,, absolutely heart warming 😊

[@adventuresaimless]

That new camera is LOUD!!!!! I feel like I’m standing there watching in person. It’s kinda weird. (In a good way) makes me feel like I got no chance filming my stuff with a GoPro…… That wrecker is looking good, I’m getting anxious to finally see it run. It (along with fab rat’s rigs) has helped motivate me to start my own build. -Thanks for sharing