OLD SCHOOL vs. NEW SCHOOL: The Ultimate Chevy Truck Challenge. The Winner Might Surprise You!

The day has finally come!!! We bring you the ultimate showdown between an Paul's old square body Chevy and Hunter's newer Chevy. Which on will come out on top?
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Who do you think won the competition? Hunter’s Newer Chevy or Paul’s Old Square-body? Let us know in the comments!😎

[@benjamindavidson632]

We all know square body is better. SBC in her and it would of been no competition. But in all good fun it was a tie.

[@javan947]

Square body wins in all categories. Including the radio

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

Tow Truck

[@justinsexton6659]

Hunter won i love the old square body and obs Chevy trucks but his gen is the true successor to our trucks

[@glenj.taylor2938]

Square Body= W Let's see how well that "new truck" is holding up in 20-30 years. All the electronic do-dads and what-not will be kaput and all the plastics will also have dry rotted and turned to dry leaf status.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Best part was at the end when Jace says "and dad says I'm hard on stuff" as hes shoveling dirt on the puddle of oil 🤣

[@bripslag]

That was Landon, but the point still stands. 👍

[@brandonb4462]

He been waiting for that his whole life lmao

[@Beandiptheredneck]

@bripslag whoops 😅 I actually didn't see who was in the clip, just knew Jace was along for the whole ride. Landon definitely is hard on stuff, but he had to learn it from someone..

[@jeraldhite9744]

That was awesome!

[@michaelm1573]

He meant, he's on the hard stuff. As in drugs and alcohol problem

[@dave_n8pu]

My favorite line near the end when dirt was being shoveled on the road, 'and my dad says I'm hard on stuff'. Priceless!!

[@ross100com]

Yes, priceless :)

[@Aint1S]

Paul's your dad... Which one are you?! Your Dad's a good man.

[@bullittdog4352]

It’s a tie ..anybody willing to smash a rocker and door in on their newer DD is all in for a win but anybody willing to put rods on the ground is also pretty committed ..LOL! The viewers are the real winners because this was one fun video! It would be cool to see FabRats build a capable shop rig for some of the younger guys to get out and do some crawling and develop skills behind the wheel.

[@themaskedmusician4846]

Honestly I love old trucks purely for the fact they put a smile on my face. Don’t care about the fact they have a lot of things to be desired they put a smile on my face when I drive one. A new truck it’s a vehicle it doesn’t make me smile but its still a better vehicle.

[@nickbutton9704]

The old square body has to win, it was knocking like SWAT and didn’t move AN INCH on that tug of war. Super impressive!

[@Noone-jn3jp]

SWAT doesn’t knock 😂😂. But yes. great saying, kinda threw me for a loop

[@flight2k5]

Well pulling contests are dumb they do t prove anything

[@pauldavis863]

The winner of this competition is easy. The winner was us the viewers. That was awesome. Watching you guys is like hanging out with friends.

[@oregonfordguy9812]

great comment

[@MamaJLW]

Ditto

[@paulajohnson2568]

I think we ALL won! That was an awesome showdown, guys!! 🎉❤🎉

[@dcampbell4079]

100%

[@krisr8085]

Even Landon and he was not even there, cuz he's going to get another engine maybe a 350!

[@kiwich66]

Amen!

[@cottonmouth71]

YEP !

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

I agree 👍 fun was had

[@Weneedtrump]

Paul those boys have no idea how lucky they are to have a dad/ Role model like you in there life I just love watching yalls videos and watching tech and have fun with them wish I had that when I was younger

[@jimhansen5395]

Just FYI, Paul isn't Hunter's dad. They just happen to have the same last name. But your point still stands. He is a great role model for any young man

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

Paul and Michelle did not take Hunter on their family vacation with them to Florida. I don't think Hunter is their son...

[@Abdulaziz-k9y5q]

@@mylifethaidiy7045 he is not hunter father Paul best friend

[@scottleese4999]

What an epic finish!!! The KZbin gods smiled down on you Paul. Never have seen that before!!!

[@Weneedtrump]

I know that hunter is not paul kids but Paul treat him and help him just like he does his kids yall know what mean

[@chriscavagnaro5915]

This is much better than anything on TV. Seeing an engine blow never gets old! Thanks guys.

[@brianfaust8714]

The toolbox flying open on the square body was so fitting.

[@manchurob6432]

Reminds me of the Farm Truck from the 405 Street Outlaws. lol

[@ryanlukens9280]

I think the Fab Rats fans won today. It’s so cool to see Paul passing on his knowledge to Hunter. Paul was probably the winner from my recliner, he went farther down the rock section, did better in the mud and both trucks were even in the tug-o-war until the motor puked. Either way, it looked like you all had a load of fun.

[@cottonmouth71]

Well said ...it sure was fun to watch ,especially the motor blowin up in such a grand catastrophic way !

[@wademitchell9940]

Some of the best footage of a rod letting loose I have seen in a while.

[@Alaskabuilt_]

Damn this showed up before I saw the video 😂

[@HazzyME]

Well Hunter did after all tow Paul to the shop…….

[@jramsdenbb]

Never seen anyone laugh off a motor puking its guts out like the Fab Rats crew! Outstanding! 😂

[@chrislongbeard]

The best was on Fasterproms when George gave Rodney its name

[@sweethomevirginia7746]

Paul won because of the heart of that old truck and Paul's fine sportsmanship. He was quick to praise Hunter and still be competitive. Great job Hunter and Paul. What a fun video! :)

[@JUNEBUGLLC]

yup back when america meant something!

[@richarddow8967]

Kudos to Hunter for driving it like he owns it :)

[@Roguex9x]

It looked like he was driving like he stole it.

[@patrickvanhoesen9425]

Its more fun when ya drive it like ya stole it!! 😂😂

[@dougulrich5381]

ya but it's his DD, FR needs to fix up his truck and build him a trail rig

[@diesel6916]

doesn't cost him a dime, YT bought it

[@markmcleod5079]

@@Roguex9x As they say, possession is 9/10 of the law. :)

[@eRevere85]

These dudes are the next generation and it’s awesome that Men like Paul and Ben spend quality time with these dude and teach them things most dudes wouldn’t ever get the chance to experience

[@markmcleod5079]

True. All the trash talking and bravado aside, wisdom is getting handed down and respect from both sides is going up. Lots of fun, this video. Thanks Fab Rats team!

[@btall3833]

Two brothers, sons, nephews, cousins spending a day on the trails with their toys…., truly priceless!

[@rayaaron6971]

The square body is the winner. The new one couldn’t move it even on a bad motor. My vote is for square body. Love watching all of y’all. Texas in the house. Keep em coming. Great job.

[@fredkidd3720]

The fun you guys had, you are both winners! Heck, we all won on that competition! Awesome guys, that was great.

[@timothydarrow9474]

My thoughts exactly!

[@K3NnY_G]

There is no truck more capable than one you don't care about. In that, Paul had it from the beginning, he knows he can fix it; and is just lookin' for a reason to make it better. xD

[@tdiron5277]

“He enjoys long walks in the dark after breaking down “😂 👍

[@SDbeermug72]

Without a doubt, the viewers won hands down!! Great job on the video. Best ever!👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robanderson2815]

That was an absolute blast! Kudos to Hunter for driving it like you stole it. Paul, you absolutely rock! I would love to see some more competitions like this, in the upcoming episodes!!

[@martinc591]

If Paul had brought a truck with an engine in it he would have won hands down! I think he was trying his best to give hunter a fighting chance.

[@chrishopper8477]

I think Paul got the win

[@Alternate_Ending]

i think he used the weakest vehicle he owns.

[@redline870]

Dude that terrain is amazing! That waterfall is spectacular, I can’t believe you can drive right up to the top of it like that. That’s incredible!

[@edciasiii3308]

Wow, that cliff was breathtaking!

[@jdougn2255]

The drone footage made the views from the cliff prefect!

[@The_Repair_Shop]

Gotta give it to Hunter wheeling his pride and joy like that. He was wise not to try that last rock obstacle. Great gentleman's competition.

[@josiatokirina1788]

That was so much fun! Just a bunch of big kids at play! Thank You for the entertainment and laughs. And wow, what views!

[@aglenrios]

That ol' squarebody did far better than I expected.

[@philbert006]

Didn't it though? And honestly I was mildly impressed at the new truck considering it is more than 1,000 lbs heavier. Good stuff all around!

[@jorgeluisgarcia1800s]

What really matters is the fact you expend time together. Family 👪 time is always the best time

[@russellgibbs5712]

That old square body held its own even with a hurt engine was able to keep the new truck from moving win to Paul. It would be awesome to have a teardown video of the motor.

[@ggalland1]

Oh yes.....forgot to mention that in my comment. Please please provide video of taking that motor out and teardown

[@thedumbassspeaks]

I was definitely expecting movement one way or the other, since Hunter’s truck had two cylinders and 1000 lbs. on Paul’s truck.

[@Troutelectric4492]

That was an awesome competition. Paul should've used the wood truck though. Lovehow Paul encourages those boy's competitive spirit. And with class!!

[@kimtaylor7626]

"It's not good. But It's good enough." Paul Cox ... What a great video about challenges, comeraderie,and just good old fun to teach us all a thing or two! Keep it up!

[@chriscook4130]

The drone shots! Good stuff all around. Love how the tow truck didn’t care about any of it. We all win. Thx FR!

[@tjtobin86]

Love the toolbox flapping open. Sums up about every old truck I've ever own :D

[@xfactor5876]

Awesome Video!! I would call it a draw. Which hunter should fear considering he was up against a rusty old square body running on 5 cylinders and one with some extra stroke. Good on Hunter for going for it. Hope Robby will help him out with some body work. Honorable end for the 4.3! Giving it all!!

[@justinknapp2186]

The smile on Hunters face when pulling the square body down to the shop was priceless😂😂

[@ClintonCombsTPR]

I think that smile tells us who won.

[@justinknapp2186]

@@ClintonCombsTPR agreed😂

[@rdcphotographer]

Square body for the win

[@davidmortenson9334]

ARE YOU SERIOUS? Paul and Ben putting the wrenches down just long enough to spend a day with the kids. The kids will remember this fun day for life. AND us viewers getting to watch it all play out. That's a win for everyone.

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

My belly hurts from all the laughing! It doesn't matter to me who won...I just had so much fun watching y'all having fun!!

[@Zekespeaks]

All things considered, I have to give it to the square body considering how injured she really was, especially at the end of it. In reality, all of you and us viewers all won because it was fun for all!

[@Dealsmaker7612]

Y’all have to much fun! By the way it was so much fun being able to meet y’all at Lupita’s last night and buying the entire Fabrats and MORR crew’s dinner 👍. I had a smile on my face all night !

[@annagarner1280]

You both are winner's in my eyes.. Paul having a good time sharing his yrs of experience playfully with a young wiper snaper ....lol...I just love the fun bantering and friendship along with the automotive rebuilding /restorations ... Please keep the video s coming...love to all ...

[@SFDearing1]

You both won for all the memories you made and for the way you entertained the viewers! Let your YT competition top that content!

[@rickwatson1000]

Hunters facial expressions are priceless !! What fun

[@socalutah]

Loving how Paul described his old square body: everything’s wrong with it, but I’ll win 😂

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

He's got a lot of confidence and whole lot of crazy to win this!

[@thedumbassspeaks]

That’s right, the picture of over-confidence! It’s like the 90 pound shrimp thinking he can take the cheerleader to prom!🤣

[@markmcleod5079]

@@mylifethaidiy7045 Yeah, confidence + crazy = secret sauce for victory.

[@mikemullay5622]

@@thedumbassspeaks It's been known to happen. I've never seen it, but I have heard rumors! :)

[@mudduck754]

If everything wasn't wrong with it it wouldn't be a square ⬛ body truck

[@chadkendall7151]

I love this! I think there needs to be a re-match with 2 healthy trucks and both on the same size tire. Poor Paul started out with a hurt motor, and smaller rubber. Put a new motor, and bigger tires and give that new truck some real competition. (also fix the radio so Hunter can't claim that victory...)

[@gillesbelliveau660]

I going for the square body just because it was the under dogs. I my mind (?) it was the winner. What is far about having two same trucks.

[@patbullard9276]

You guys really know how to have a good time. Thanks for taking us along.

[@mikefurr5281]

S,W, and Fridays never seem to come soon enough because of the Cox family and all your work. Thanks a ton!

[@terrallputnam7979]

Paul's old square body probably weighed more new but natural weight reduction over the years lightened it up. Hunter probably has the Horse power advantage. Paul is definitely a positive thinker. Competing against a newer more powerful well functioning truck and still planning to WIN! That is glass half full all day long! You Go Paul! We are with you! The Waterfall was EPIC!!! The competition was close and I would say a tie!

[@marvincarter870]

Paul and Hunter had fun doing this competition. It was nice that Ben and Sean were there watching out for both of them. The King Rat Rod Wrecker was on hand in case of trouble and they had some of that! Fun for all!

[@its_me_JZ]

I think the easiest way to make this decision is to ask yourself. If you needed to call someone to come get you out, would it be Paul in the square body, or Hunter in his truck. Sorry Hunter, I'm calling Paul every time 😂

[@macking104]

well, if it is July and need to go 50 miles… I would rather have music and AC!

[@merlepatterson]

I can see the resale value of Hunter's truck clicking off by the thousands every minute. The square body...NO PRICE CHANGE!!

[@scottmiller2455]

My wife said "Amen"😜

[@MamaJLW]

@@scottmiller2455 I second that!

[@me5768]

The square body went out in a blaze of glory. I give it the victory.👍 I owned four of them but I’m not being biased 🤣

[@Eagle44]

I enjoy seeing Ben drive the rat rod tow truck 🇺🇸🏁

[@brentbosworth8845]

This video was GREAT! I can tell ALL you guys had a blast doing this. You ( Paul and Hunter) are NUTS, That is why SO MANY of us keep watching your shows. Thank you for a very enjoyable video ! Carpe Diem !!

[@PaulBawby]

The viewers are the real winners of this competition 🤣 Well done, guys !

[@WildNwhEELING]

I wish I could see some more factory square body off roading , fun to watch

[@jamielt55]

Hats off to Fab Rats for another fun and entertaining episode. Loved seeing the old square body at work today. Hunter is a real trooper. Family fun is the best! Keep it up! 😊

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Absolutely beautiful terrain out there 😍 Hunter is a brave man to take his bank payments out on the trail👌 The old square body gave it her all and left the engine out on the field 😂

[@SoundwaveX7]

I'm more of a fan of the old school square body Chevy trucks as I and many others consider them cooler!! That and the availability of aftermarket parts for them.

[@hitekredneck109]

And the reliability is second to none!!! No codes,no dash lights,no problems!!! If something dont work then it prolly got broke. If you fart too hard in the new trucks the computer craps the bed

[@patzimmerman8182]

That was fanfrickingtastic! Paul WON! He pulled Hunter out of the mud, Come on! Paul will always beat Hunter. I so enjoy watching Fab Rats! Miss Michelle naming that part. I do watch mat off road recovery, but enjoy Paul & Fab Rats so much more because Paul is so humble. I'm a 71yo woman who doesn't know shit about cars, but so enjoy learning and watching the fun! Thank you for all you do.

[@nolanspring1286]

About time to build Hunter some sliders and skids plates with the way he drives that thing! Way to use the whole truck👌

[@archstanton3636]

What great fun, looked like a blast. Respect to Hunter for getting the most out of that truck.

[@alexroark366]

I was beginning to worry!! Haha! I LOVE this channel!! All love and respect to the FabRats!!

[@forsaknabyss301]

I vote that the square body won, seeing as it held its own in the tug of war running on about 2 cylinders that were left

[@davidsnow1481]

I would love to see the tear down of that engine. But I don’t care who won it was great fun all around. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

[@pm-bn9zt]

Pretty impressed with how good the K2xx did on the rocks. Not bad at all for a big IFS open diff truck.

[@wiggy7824]

Both trucks did well for basically stock trucks, but I do believe we need to see what's left of the bottom end, when it's cooled down a little so we can see the carnage 😂

[@701chevy9]

6-8 inch lift and big tires is stock?

[@cameronhoover7561]

Hunters Definitely not stock

[@wkwrpg4392]

One of the BEST videos!! Nothing like family time. Thank you for sharing! That said: 1- Paul won. Hunter made a gearing mistake initially. 2- Hunter won with Paul’s coaching on gear selection. 3- Paul won, he went further and climbed back up. 😉🤣 4- Paul won because he got himself out 5- Tie. Smoking tires So once again experience WON! Regardless of youth willingness to concede. Hats off to you Paul Cox!! 🥇

[@nedharmon9135]

GORGEOUS SCENERY and a lot of laughs! I wasn’t expecting this. Thanks Cox family productions.

[@bagwell79]

I say you're both winners. Paul has the experience and pushed a wounded truck until it died. Hunter pushed a newer truck harder then most of us would. It looks like everyone had a good time and we enjoyed watching! So everyone is a winner!

[@lancefisher8364]

I'm glad you all had fun, it's basically a tie but myself, the older square body is the way to go for off-roading (smaller investment and the damage is less obvious, if the motor had stayed together)

[@stevecochrane5376]

Paul Cox, you re a seriously dignified and fine fellow. I am not a car guy, but I am definitely a Fab Rats guy. You guys constantly restore my faith in humanity .....all of you! so thanks team.

[@texasplumr]

It wasn't a "fair" competition on any level and I'm pretty sure you alluded to that fact more than once. Good on Hunter! And good on y'all too for giving the young man enough confidence to show up! And he showed up in a big way!

[@billstev100]

That was just freakin awesome! Just who would have thought that Paul’s old rattle trap would be any competition for Hunters new truck? Just great! 👍

[@kerryhickman2235]

This was awesome!!! I'll tell you exactly who the winner was, it was US the viewers. I think you need to do the competition again after you get the new engine in the squarebody. V8 vs. V8!!

[@MalcolmLee-m9x]

Everyone won, including us viewers! Thanks for sharing all that!

[@arjaitheoriginal]

That was a win for Hunter, Paul and the rest of us!! Awesome fun!!

[@trevormoseley8975]

I have to give it to the square body, or forfeiting its heart! All in all it was pretty even. Great episode, as always.❤❤❤

[@dozergarnaat8008]

Let's go Team Square Body 👍

[@kevinsutton5580]

100% Draw! That was Hella Fun Right Here In My Living Room! Good Ole Boy Fun & Great Father Son ( Family ) Bonding, Including Your Family On The Other Side Of The Lens! Thank You Fab Rats Family! I Had A Blast!

[@tdwz1652]

just gotta say the microphones you are using has put you guys you up to the next level sounds great

[@jamesraper8188]

I have been waiting on this showdown! Pulling for the square body!

[@killamilla1212]

Would love to see more head to heads with some cheap trucks and minimal effort!! Fun video today!

[@RiffRaff160]

That square body is just absolutely majestic. We don't get many of them here in the UK but id happily daily a old school truck over a modern one anyday! Mint video guys 👍

[@arteepee]

Superb fun! We the viewers are the winners as you all gave us fantastic entertainment! 🙂

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

That was nice of Paul to give his nephew the advantage in this one!

[@stevefelker9961]

If I remember from a previous video, Paul and Hunter are not related.

[@colleensorensen5243]

You’re right, they aren’t related.

[@Strider1954]

That was an epic puke out! Don't remember when I last saw one that good. And it's Hunter for the win! That was fun, thanks guys.

[@Karengarrett-qz1vv]

Boys and their toys having a great day of fun... Families are great.

[@joshmccoy1522]

That was so entertaining to watch. It's nice that two people can be competitive and try to beat the other, and still have a lot of fun together.

[@Moe44125]

If you add in price per fun, the Square Body 🏆 Great video guys 😂

[@erictownsend4236]

Love this video, haven't laughed this hard in a long time! I call it a draw with the winners being the viewers!

[@brianharrington322]

Love this kind of day. Paul wins. He who destroyed wins. Hunter you did the right thing not destroying your truck. Awesome video

[@1ace1966]

That was fun! The amount oil coming out of that engine was crazy, lmao! I think we need a redo when you get a better engine. The fact that it ran as long as it did was impressive.

[@MrGaryGG48]

Yup. Square Bodies Rule... until the last rod fly's out the bottom of the block!! That was the most entertaining video in a looong time! 🤣😂👍

[@gsettlemyre]

@@MrGaryGG48 if you haven’t see an engine blow up, well this will fill the bucket list real fast…with oil and parts that is.

[@glasgow67champions43]

It’s going down 😂 the race is on

[@TodaysOutdoorAdventure]

Two winners in the entertaining category! You had me laughing the entire time.

[@everywherewestoutdoors]

Everyone WON!!! Glad to see Ben around

[@gwood69]

Rock crawling is a whole other animal lol i remember my first time in my Jeep I was terrified of body damage and basically everything 😂 and when you reached a spot you couldn’t do you finally realized you had to turn around and go back through all that crap you just pooped your pants over 😂 gotta love it

[@Westerntraveler]

If Hunter looses and has to be towed home, I wonder if he realizes that he looses twice to a square body.

[@psg6314]

My family had a place where we could go to do a hill climb and we had friend show up with a slant six power wagon and showed us up by climbing all the way up great video and keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@psg6314]

Square body wins just for the old steel didn't fold up

[@hitekredneck109]

Those slant sixes were great....as were the chevy 250's. They made alotta torque but would rarely get stuck because of the power delivery and would just seem to go anywhere and climb anything.

[@rickstafford5316]

Wow Love that trail. That would be a great series. I think that the square body showed she still has it at her age. I Enjoyed that thx.