IT'S ALIVE! The Rat Rod Wrecker's First Start Up Gets A Little Explosive! Plus, WINNER ANNOUNCED!

[@dalemullins4562]

Little does Doug from Oregon know but he has to start his own KZbin channel now so we can follow the Cornet! (cuz really it's our car too )c'mon Doug you can do it!!!

[@javabeanz8549]

I wanna know if it's going to be somewhere near by! I am a couple hours outside Bend.

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

Yes, I FULLY agree with you. Great minds think alike...🤠

[@macattack1392]

That would be neat

[@scottbrewer3207]

Well about 12 hours would but Doug on the best side of Oregon, Eastern Oregon. Hope to see him cruising around in it.

[@shortfuse43]

Bumper's looking good. Remember, never weld more in the morning than you can grind off in the afternoon!😊

[@jonathanz4987]

Does Hunter have any idea how lucky he is? He gets to watch and learn from two insanely skilled mechanical and fabrication geniuses! Dream job!

[@KarelRode]

Welcome to Loadshedding. Your South African viewers will all tell you more of what's to come...

[@ronharrison1776]

Congrats to Doug for winning the car . hope he enjoys it .

[@philiphannum4211]

That is the happiest bumper I have ever seen! The bumper looks like it it smiling! Well done

[@evilbrat5376]

Michelle, you have the best reactions to "Minor Fireballs" in the shop. Don't stop please!! Paul, your bumper is what your head dictated to your hands perfectly. Looks G R E A T! Coming right along. . . that Rat Rod Tow Truck is turning out Awesomely. Congratulations to Doug on his win of the Cornet - this is going to be a video by itself for the delivery of it.

[@CarswithNash]

Bumper looks good.👍

[@charlesalden9167]

The rat rod tow truck looking awesome & your dad is smiling that his boys are working together on his tow truck !

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Yay for Doug, and congratulations on getting it running!

[@kferpa]

Can't believe I didn't win, having three whole entries out of thousands!! 😂😂 Super excited for the winner and to watch the upcoming road trip. Congrats! Also, that bumper looks awesome. This is a cool project, especially given the history.

[@edcctf]

You put a smiley face on the front of your truck!!! Awesomesauce!!! :)

[@briansimpson6681]

My Dad was a millwright who loved to build custom utility trailers. Now I know why he did so much standing and staring at those things when he was welding and building......lol Brings back a lot of memories watching you weld. I used to love the sparks flying when he was using the cutting torch. .......no plasma cutters back then. He would have loved one of those

[@calholli]

It's the same thing when constructing a house. I've built custom homes and metal buildings for over a decade-- and you have to build everything in your head and look to the future to make sure there aren't any unforeseen problems that come up: But there always is anyway. lol.. You just have to try to catch them as you're gong along, or you'll be cutting things out and re-doing them more often than you want to admit.

[@UnholiestJedi]

Hunter is a great cameraman. Kept Michelle in frame when there was a fireball.

[@travis3456]

We love watching you guys, my son wanted me to tell you that the bumper looks like a smiley face. It looks good

[@pctatc66]

Congrats DOUGH from OREGEON!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Great job on the bumper Paul. Loved the backfire and Michelle's reaction to it. She always adds a bit of flair when she's in the shop!!!!!!!!

[@user-vx4ts8vm1l]

They dnt read comments anymore

[@sherriwright4218]

You need a custom grill on the front that says FabRats on it. That would be so cool and would beat what Mat would have on his truck. Lol 😆 🤣

[@85Crawler]

Bumper really ties the front in, great job guys!

[@jaredkinneyjr]

Bumper is sick!

[@Cletus.223]

Paul- "Let me grab a level" Comes back with a square...lmao!

[@larryfreeman7979]

That bumper has to be the baddest, coolest one any of you ; Matt, Rory, Robbie or Paul, has ever made. LOVE it

[@davidbrown4180]

Awesome job on the bumper and congrats to doug

[@DJWerkz]

Well done Doug, look forward to seeing the delivery video.

[@trekfortruth2841]

That bumper and front profile look terrific!

[@mr.hughes6363]

I like how you painted the ceiling under the storage white for better lighting. Watching back from when the channel started you guys have progressed so far beyond your individual skills, nice work.

[@constantinejosephides3312]

Put air in bumper?

[@samspade7360]

Nice job. My favorite part was when the carb flareup woke up Michelle. It was worth watching the whole video just to see those three seconds of sheer panic. 🤣

[@kimetherington2252]

Congrats to Doug on the Coronet win! That was a fun build to watch! With Sherm's Fab Rats Rod Wecker it amazes me how Paul design's on the fly, his imagination with his fabricating skills are next to none! I really love this build!

[@tomwinslow162]

I love when people ask me, "have you ever done this before"? No but that does n ot mean I can't do it. That is why I watch you guys, nothing stops you. There are no mistakes just opportunities to improve.

[@MrKorby7]

Really liking that bumper design. Totally changed the looks of that front end.

[@wkwrpg4392]

Bumper looks great and it fits Paul's personality. It looks like a big smile. 👍👍

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I’m building a custom bumper for my van right now, with an integrated receiver, and tow points. You sure do make this look easy. Good job.

[@Laugh1ngboy]

Well it gets easier the third or fourth time. Remember " We make it nice because we do it twice"

[@Gowherejeepsgo]

@John Paul and Ben are professionals at what they do, the rest of us it's more like 5 - 10 times

[@user-vx4ts8vm1l]

They dnt read comments anymore

[@loraleecox2599]

@@user-vx4ts8vm1l yes they do still read the comments

[@Laugh1ngboy]

@@Gowherejeepsgo I'm just surprised they didn't use C.A.D. on it.

[@daspencer4537]

Big CONGRATS to Doug from Oregon!! 🚗🚗🚗

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Rats!

[@TowMan127]

Congratulations to Doug! Great fab work as always. I’m glad Ben joined the team when he did. I love watching all of your videos and custom fab work. The bumper came out badass!!! Glad the truck started and poor Michelle got scared. 😂 Keep up the great work!!! 💪💪💪💪💪

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

You guys are the best ever.... I always enjoy the wholesome family values that you show....

[@garybyrnes4496]

Congratulations to Doug from Oregon!!!!! 🍾🍾🍾🚗🚗

[@kylesousa1723]

Missed a good moment to throw in "I feel good" after Michelle's scream haha thank you all for sharing. Your series has inspired me to get back out there and create. Appreciate you all!

[@canyonrunner]

You nailed it! A Michelle scream and a little James Brown - I Feel Good

[@chb2551]

Absolutely. It would have fit in perfectly there.

[@meatdotpopsikle]

Love the tip with the straight edge. Thanks Paul!

[@DZ-fx8fg]

Congratulations to Doug from Oregon! 🎉. Paul that bumper is bad ass 🤙🏼 love the angles!

[@fredtucker9236]

the more I watch your videoes the more I am impressed!! with your fabrication efforts but also with your Family values!!

[@atpgarageatl]

Good morning Fab Rats! Great way to start a Sunday.

[@halbubba2749]

HAPPY TO SEE THE TOW TRUCK "🔥FIRE RIGHT UP🔥 " , ENJOYED MICHELLE'S REACTION AND LOVE THE BUMPER . NOW THAT BUMPER TIES IN THE FRONT END AND GIVES IT CLASS . THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! 👍👍👍

[@carrolllawton3262]

Great job Paul on the bumper! Good to hear it run!!!

[@SamCanada1]

That bumper turned out perfect! Paul is an artist! 👍

[@bogwin9621]

The bumper is as nice as the truck will sound. Rory is practicing daily. I haven’t seen Matt’s roll without help. The saga driving my coffee time. Thanks for working!

[@rdreece3008]

Congrats Doug!!

[@echobeefpv8530]

I just get such a good feeling watching you guys work. There is always a workaround to any problem. Keep your friends and family close. Never be too important to laugh at yourself !! Have some fun in your work. You guys seem to have all that going on. Great job !

[@tonyjessen8204]

Nothing like the smell of burnt hair. Congrats to Doug in Oregon 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bigchevy350boy]

Congrats Doug!! That's going to be a sweet ride!!

[@therustyduck5400]

THAT bumper is SICK!!!!!! Y'all got some talent there Paul!! And Michelle, your hair has been Rockin' in the past 1/2 dozen videos. FabRats got it ALLLL going on! Thanks!

[@brandonmeyer594]

Good morning fab rats!

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!! YOU're 1st!

[@roygotham]

IT’S A WORK OF ART!!! We’ll done it really adds a finished look to the front, looking forward to the hoop build!!! Thanks for sharing the process 👍👍.

[@petertarantelli]

Amazing fabrication on the front bumper! You have a great eye for these things.

[@jimmystewart8637]

Congratulations Doug from Oregon! Good to hear a Oregonian won the Coronet. Congrats!!!

[@jeffhyde7934]

Congratulations to the winner!!!! Sorry guys, I was trying to get you guys down here in Florida, just wasn't in the cards for me! Lol!

[@davewyman1982]

The bumper looks clean and functional. We like it a lot !! Nice job.

[@DudeStone]

Great looking bumper and congrats Doug

[@misharoy284]

Congratulations Doug! You got my car, but I’m glad to pass it on to you. Great job Fab Rat’s!

[@mikes.9755]

That bumper is awesome. Great work Paul. That is one of my favorite parts of the build so far.

[@harlech2]

That bumper looks NICE! The wrecker sounds wicked, too. Finally, grats to the winner!!

[@jberg8159]

I absolutely love the wrecker videos! Thank you for taking us along as you build this awesome machine. You are very good at what you do!

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job getting the front together, an original one-off design. Thanks guys. Congratulations Doug.

[@willyporter7373]

Great to see the thought process on the bumper. The wrecker is coming along great

[@masonhaycock7437]

Lol 😀, Love love what Michelle adds to this channel....! She is as real as real gets... Cracks me up.

[@rickscott6694]

Love these Sunday morning videos

[@henrycarlson7514]

It's ALIVE , So wise , Congrat's Doug. Have fun for many years

[@bigchevy350boy]

That bumper looks sick!! Great job Paul!!

[@terrybrunson8055]

That chevy is smiling! The bumper looks happy .😎

[@kenuber4766]

Hey Paul! It looks like your Dad is smiling back at you guys, with that new bumper on there!! LOL

[@detroitdiy]

Thanks for the great laugh Michelle, you moved like lightning when the fire shot shot up. It's good to hear the rat rod wreaker running.

[@davidhoffman1278]

I love that the tires still have the factory stickers on the tread areas. It's an extra traction adding method that few traction technicians know about. 😉

[@craighull6910]

Could you do a video on welding techniques. Heat settings, wire speed. Show us some dos and don't. I'm an armature welder and I love to learn from seeing an expert like you teaching. Congratulations on getting the tow truck running. Loved it when it scared Michelle. 😱

[@peterhatch1583]

Credit to your skills !! It looks great

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!😃 I made my own front bumper and entire skids for my JLUR Diesel!!! I love doing this kind of work myself!!😁

[@scottlamadeleine2243]

Michelle's reaction to the backfire was priceless haha. Cant wait to see this thing out on the trails

[@cheerdiver]

A minor sacrifice to the fire gods! Fuel must be burned.

[@mikemadison2747]

I could watch Paul weld all day, truly amazing. Congrats Doug from Oregon, burn the tires off that thing!

[@jameswarren423]

Paul that bumper looks amazing and I’m so glad you guys got the truck running really coming along great work guys! Great video as always keep up the good work👍🏼🤩💪🏼

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Congratulations Doug . It's alive 🙌. Bumper look great

[@ggalland1]

I love how it is coming together! That front end looks AMAZING. Keep up the awesome work and congrats to the winner

[@ervinnez6713]

Rat rod and trailmater are the two best wreckers out there. You guys rock. Keep them videos coming...👍🏾👌🏽

[@northdanno]

I have never been a fan of the square body. But dang, that custom front and especially the bumper are absolutely SICK. Well done! Can’t wait to see this build keep evolving.

[@mikemullay5622]

The Rad Rod Wrecker is alive!!! Congratulations!!!

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

Bumper looks great Paul! I like how the dog was more scared of Michelle's scream than the engine burping a flame. Congrats Doug!

[@annsecrest9794]

Ok, congratulations to Doug in Oregon for winning the Coronet!. I claim 2nd prize of being along on the road trip with Paul, Michelle, Matt and Jaymie to Oregon! Sounds like a blast.

[@UpShiftYourLife]

@11:52 you made a bunch of people named Chad freak out for half a second!! 🤣 Congrats to Doug!! You guys rock!

[@noonehere1793]

VERY NICE JOB on the bumper and congrats to the winner!

[@samboslc]

Very enjoyable watching you fabricate bumpers. Beautiful job Paul.

[@CountryAndClassics]

That Bumper looks cool! A lot of work, but worth it in end. Nice Job!

[@andrewwilliston5798]

Well that looks exciting!

[@Grenyas]

That's a sweet looking front bumper. Great job

[@thomasfletcher760]

Looking good y'all ! Congratulations Doug ! Enjoy your sweet ride 👍

[@res032xu]

The Bumper looks Absolutely Amazing.

[@joergarms1]

great job guys. Your workshop looks like one big playground. Must be great to have all those tools AND the knowledge to use them. That wrecker is gonna be great.

[@TxRiderDave]

Congrats to Doug from Oregon! Enjoy the Coronet.

[@donovanyazzie2615]

Always look forward to your videos. Lots of work but its all appreciated. Thank you for all the hard work and as always god bless

[@mapexdrums320]

Congratulations to the winner for the giveaway car 🎉y’all have a blessed day

[@davebenson1504]

Amazing to watch your artistry at work Paul 🙂 now it is time to pass the wrecker along to Chad to get it properly tuned.... 🙂 Looks like driver side fender needs a little more work 😂😂😂

[@georgeweisbrod1876]

Where are the parking/ directional lights going to fit. Factory was under lower headlights

[@josephsullivan5145]

Great job and congratulations on the truck starting!!!! Keep your eyes safe!!!

[@gsettlemyre]

Perfect thumbnail for this video! Shows Michelle is alive and so is the Rat Wrecker!

[@UmpTSquat]

I am surprised that Michelle reacted the way she did. After the last few years, I would have thought that she would have been used to unexpected events like that happening in the shop. :-D

[@Gowherejeepsgo]

Think she acted according 🤔 fire ball to the face = 🤬