Major Issues Arise Working On Old Ford Tow Truck!

[@RobbyLayton]

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[@Slick1G3]

I would love to win the John Wayne pick up truck but i am 81 years old and have no money to donate i'm struggling living on social security

[@novicracker1980]

Robby Bro by a new old wrecked limo for the interior so you can transplant it from the new wrecked to the newly rebuild Laymo!!! I think that would be sick! OR buy a bunch of bucket harness seats and put them in the Laymo to take passengers on a rock climb but safely and in Air conditioning!!!

[@thomaswaddell9012]

​@@Slick1G3I'm 75 and know exactly what u mean 😮

[@johndowning5344]

The dukes trk is absolutely legendary, but I have to ask about the driverside cab corner.. ? Right below the gas filler it definitely stands out a different darker color.. ? Is that from new spilled gas or wasn't prepped right..? I watched it like ten times, and thought maybe the door stuck out to much and was making a shadow.. but the body lines seem right.. so I figured I'd ask as to why that cab corner is darker then any other part on the side of the trk in the same color.. ? No matter the reason I'd give my left nut for that trk.. you all did such an amazing job.. 👏

[@ZaneDargaty]

I noticed that the steering wheel is not on aligned with the front wheels. He's going straight down the road and the steering wheel is cocked around 15 degrees to the right.@@johndowning5344

[@barblynn1979]

I love how you and Hill Billy work together, but yet at the same time you work separate. Also, You guys did a amazing job on the Duke's truck.......however when Heavy D did his video on this said truck and thanked everyone for what they did, he never mentioned you for your paint job. Don't worry, we your loyal viewers we had your back and brought it to everyone's attention. Keep the videos coming.

[@notrelavent]

Yes. That is true... I thought I may have missed that in Heavy "D" video..

[@kyferez1]

I don't watch Heavy D

[@schwartzenheimer1]

The little guy at the end MADE the whole video. I thought Robby was going to say, "If you want one of these..." , but he was talking about the hat...love the family-oriented approach to these videos. Thanks, guys!

[@jimdavison4077]

Hey HillBilly, doing things that come easy anyone can do, going out side your comfort zone day after day takes guts. Anyone can see you are not comfortable in front of of the camera yet you stick with it. Hats off to you. The thing that i like best about this channel is how it looks like friends just hanging out and having fun, no politics, no religion and no BS. All the very best to you all. Been subsribed for two years now and not one bad video.

[@markfrankum3327]

💯

[@Gyppor]

Hillbilly is doing a great job, he's getting better and better at doing his own segments.

[@jimdavison4077]

@@Gyppor he is getting there for sure. Nothing good comes easy they say.

[@BringerOfDearth]

I love how Robby is all like, "Yep, let's order it." Just do it right. That's *_very_* much how it always should be in this industry. 👍

[@mwb3984]

Personally I think the Layton crew can do no wrong and I support them 100%. Great videos from a great bunch of folks.

[@BringerOfDearth]

05:06 Coxriledge! 😛 Don't let Paul hear you turning down ARBs. #FabRats

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Once again this was educational and entertaining.

[@allenlecheminant5723]

My dad had a 68 ford but it was red in color loved that truck my dad actually met john Wayne in person he was the nicest man he ever met

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Don't blink they grow up that fast. Have a great week and count your blessings amen.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Enjoyable, professional grade video without the usual distractions and nonsense, 2 thumbs up.

[@tylerward7628]

Hillbilly please don’t ever leave the layton crew. You’re my favorite KZbin character! So humble and genuine a true gem! If you ever do leave please at least make your own Chanel!

[@major__kong]

If you think corrosion on your wires might be an issue, use marine grade wire. It's tinned copper not bare copper. Also use dielectric grease on the wire before you crimp the terminal on. Then use adhesive lined heat shrink tube. It will outlast the vehicle.

[@marklar7551]

Although it is way more expensive, your time fixing problems will more than make up for it

[@frotobaggins7169]

I think the problem with sourcing all of that stuff and the cost really becomes a burden, however it's good advice.

[@paulsilva3346]

A sponsor of the shows are Solder Sticks. How about using some of those?

[@timcurtin36]

I was thinking of trying the Solder Sticks, but based on this video it seems clear they don’t use them unless they sponsor the video.

[@hausmaster9801]

Done this on all my added wiring on my vehicles. Never had a single problem with corrosion or anything since I put it in 5-6years ago

[@wldstrknwv]

Love the longer videos, cool working on two projects at the same time.

[@timsparks2641]

Those wasps! You guys make me smile. Love watching your videos. Every one of them!

[@paulrivers7248]

18:18 wow look how clean he got that thang lol

[@brettm3851]

Your current project lineup is awesome. Thanks for the content 👍👍

[@alien5610]

Gotta hand it to whomever named Hillbilly…using channel lock pliers for everything on the wrecker…😜😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@brettm3851]

The end made me chuckle with Robby’s boy taking off and putting on his hat. Excellent segway opportunity for selling hats too 😂. Well done!

[@brettm3851]

This has become one of my favorite channels. You’re on your way! Keep up the good work!

[@IsaiahMT2]

Hillbilly, you are getting much better at narrating your work. Good job.

[@triplej4043]

Poor guy can barely talk sometimes 😢

[@HueJass-83]

Unbearable to hear and watch. He's an extremely hard worker, which is rare nowadays, but keep him away from the camera.

[@johnbize5736]

I came looking for this comment. He is definitely improving. I think he's turned a corner.

[@techmikemwo8371]

@@Geo6054 he just recently got veneers, so he has new teeth do you know how hard it is to talk w/ new teeth? it takes time to get used to.

[@paulhasty8388]

If the truck was new to me I would just change all the fluids so I know where I started from !

[@GuyChapman]

I walked from Fort Worth center to the stockyards. Great place (fabulous Stetson shop!). Walking back, a bus driver stopped and asked me where I was going. I said to the hotel, but I was walking because I had no US currency, only a credit card. He told me to get in and gave me a free ride! Southern hospitality FTW.

[@AFloridaSon]

I'm glad you got that wrecker. It's going to be a game changer for you. You should probably get that Toyota if it's reasonable, it could save you time.

[@dwal2165]

Thanks for making. Two are better than one.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

28:17 by the Hillbilly/Utah definition of "anything with yellow and black stripes is a bee" i see something else that's always yellow hi-vis and nearly black stripes... Hillbilly's a bee, too! 😂

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

Nothing like another bad ass wrecker..make it world class

[@genozemlyak]

Hey Hillbilly, on minute 31:25 I noticed you lit the butane soldering iron and then put the tip on. I have a few of these soldering irons, what I've learned over the years is with the tip installed you have to rapidly click the igniter until you see it ignite. I initially thought there was a defect with the snap-on & weller irons that I own but eventually figured out this trick. Hope this helps!

[@MastaT_150]

That Toyota looked pretty rough but most of that era are and they aren’t exactly plentiful so I’d imagine it would come down to price. As I’m sure you know (but don’t exactly practice😬) The better the vehicle you start with usually pays off in the long run.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

This was the awesome video it's showing both the Limo and the Wrecker, Quite a bit done on both of them. Thank you for sharing 👌 😊

[@tonyskater1159]

Might want to check with Rory on your Ring & Pinion set-up for your Tow Truck. He recommends using a 4:10 set-up due to its strength. He stated on one of his videos that he's never broken a 4:10 set-up. 5:88's obviously have more teeth which will cause more force on the Ring Gear. Which ever you choose, good luck!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Nice job guys. It's coming along nicely so far.

[@andymcdermott765]

felt like I was watching chads fab with all that wiring!! good job

[@papayork1907]

My heart rate went up at the sight of the Duke! It`s okay though, I have a pacemaker, so... WOW great prize and fantastic cause!

[@randallsmerna384]

I solder my battery cable ends after I crimp them. I like the idea that corrosion will not wick up into it because it's filled with solder.

[@beachlife9419]

Awesome job on the new wrecker

[@paulrivers7248]

Robby is smart getting Rorys advice on wreckers..

[@MrChrissy1r]

Here in Britainistan us allotmenteers leave wasps alone as they eat insects that ruin our growing foodstuffs. Great video as usual guys, your all such good family and friends.

[@OpieIsWatching]

Britainistan indeed. Mohamed is the most popular name, I hear. Praying for y'all.

[@MrTruehoustonian]

Yes all bees, wasps, hornets are pollinators and like you said eat aphids that eat our crops so if they bother him that much just call the right people to relocate the hive but don't kill them

[@michaelwpaulin4876]

Glad to see you and Hillbilly giving that old Ford Wrecker the attention It needs. I’m not crazy about the Automatic Trans but it can always be changed out to a 5 speed if needed. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by its capabilities. I promise you it’s worth the attention you are giving it. Layton Nation is Awesome.. Keep up the great Family Content.. MWP Cosby, Tn.

[@marvindebot3264]

For off-road they need the auto mate. In extreme crawling the clutch won't last a month.

[@patvirgin8822]

​@@marvindebot3264ask #trailmater how long a clutch lasts... it's about technique.

[@marvindebot3264]

Yup, and it's been trouble. Trailmater doesn't have a four-link front end and is (normally) used in flatter terrain but still full credit for holding it together when he has done some crawling. I gather Robby is planning on building this up like MOOR's wrecker for more extreme use. With modern autos clutches are simply not the best choice offroad. I prefer a manual on road, all day every day but for 4x4 work give me an auto, they make life so much easier. They put power down smoother, you can double foot tem for creeping at very slow speeds with more revs and they are just better at offroading. @@notsevenfeettall

[@Weidjeep]

I have rebuilt 4 CV joints first and second time were learning curves, 3 and 4 went smooth as butter.

[@forreststrong797]

On the land cruiser I think the deciding factor for me is how much of that rust has to be cut out anyway for the build and making everything work. You know how much work it saves to start with a better body. I try to picture what's needed and not needed because a lot of stuff gets cut up and modified depending upon the level of mods your doing. If that body your looking at still has structural integrity compared to yours, like not just collapsing in on itself it may be worth it. But if you still have to source a bunch of body parts it may be worth looking for a better example unless the price is right to have more parts around. Yours is pretty bad you may want to purchase that one if the price is right and possibly keep looking for an even better one still or hold out for a better one. When I build something I try my best to start with a good body although I have a Datsun that was horribly rusted but has sentimental value and I stuck with its original body.

[@jamessmith7691]

Good catch on the free floating transfer case Hillbilly.

[@michaelpayne1737]

Great rebuilding work you two. Keep it up! Need that ol beast of a Tow truck back on the off road rescue trail. 😅

[@andrewtaylor7075]

Little Mister Layton is a wonderful little boy brings a smile to my heart I wish I had as much talent on Bodywork as Robbie has in his little finger I'd love to have half as much knowledge as hillbilly has in automotive mechanics

[@alanwhite4456]

Yep, buy the better one! I’m going through the same pain currently and glad I bought a better shape one!

[@LostandRefound]

Great job on both projects! We can't wait to see both in action.

[@ronriegel9201]

good job, one thing you should know with that style cv joint you should mark everything and put back in same clock position. balances better.

[@chrisj2713]

You probably want to put in a H4 harness in there on the headlights. It's super easy and quick to do and will boost the power to the headlights and make them brighter and eliminate headlight flicker.

[@paulsilva3346]

And a headlight relay kit, which would reduce or eliminate the Flicker and increase the output of the headlights, and make it safer for the headlight wiring in the dash

[@chrisj2713]

@@paulsilva3346 yup those old headlight switches can catch fire.

[@om617yota8]

I used to install relays, 10awg wires, all that jazz too, but times have moved on. They'll swap to LED headlights that draw 1/5th the power and self regulate for voltage drop. Flicker isn't good, but voltage drop will be a non issue.

[@krenkosenforcer]

5:52 Milwaukee M12 is great for any of the trades. And in my opinion guys working on projects at home won't need M18 unless you want like a circular saw, vacuum or big impact wrench.

[@luketc1]

Love watching you guys work

[@shephusted2714]

lots of issues on tow truck but this is par for the course - great you are going through it - keep doing updates on it - a ton of work involved

[@joshuastelter8074]

Ya'll are great! I can't wait to see the Lamo complete. Good job with the tow truck Hillbilly.

[@TowMan127]

That giveaway truck is beautiful!

[@devarskinnee8760]

Linc is so handsome and smart,wants to be just like dad.great video guys, always entertaining brother robbie.cant wait for the next one!!! Go. Layton's go!!!

[@randallsmerna384]

You could make the Idle up electronic instead with a servo and a rheostat. Then have a toggle in the cab that you can disable it if you forget and are already in the cab.

[@siyabonganqayana]

What a man, what a wonderful man no man it's still a small boy, liking your cap maybe means he's aware we are watching it's just that he doesn't know that yet and just thinking it's just the person holding the camera that you are talking to

[@DRANES-sl9yq]

I agree with the "Boss" Robbie , lf you build it we will love it, !! And you will be glad you did!!!

[@Farm_fab]

The wires going to the grill on the wrecker are for a bumper jumper, and work in two ways. They can be used for starting a car along a busy road from behind the car, or, inversely, for starting the wrecker.

[@muppetpaster]

Aaaaahhhhh🤣🤣🤣

[@thomaswaddell9012]

In the 60s and 70s for sure we had slave boxes on every rubber tired vehicle. The cables were of course the "Slave" cables.

[@thomaswaddell9012]

I was speaking of the U S ARMY

[@beardedbirddog2085]

Greetings from Spanish fork , Thanks for your channel and all the great content . Having dumped main stream tv over a decade ago ive little time for b. s. and your channel is one of my go to entertainment channels .

[@silverstanger1103]

Heck Yeah Robby show fabrats what a real offroad tow truck looks like !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shirleyallen6072]

Hillbilly...you sure have become a real professional....really appreciate you !!

[@timnewby115]

Can't wait to see more wrecker videos.

[@Doogie_Causey]

Good Job on the wiring HillBilly

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guys

[@anthonylee2099]

Good job fixing the wiring harnesses , transfer case gasket, U Joints Hillbilly. Great welding up the supports Robby. 🤙😎

[@bobsmith4185]

Love the videos it makes me laugh when the Mrs. Deals out the samck down on the projects... love the banter..lol

[@TheHarold2nd]

Go get it!

[@TheOldaz1]

The JW truck is fantastic, well worth winning. The Ford starting to get the love it desperately needs and the Laymo starting to go back together - you guys are keeping busy. That Toyota may be a better option than what you already have, at least it has some metal still in it - these things were really prone to rusting, not many left out there.

[@TheWayoftheCosmicCat]

I think an Exoskeleton style cage would look Bada@# on the Laymo! Imagine a painted cage?! Would be sick lookin! Love the work and how awesome you guys are!

[@Oldredbarncustomsandrepair]

I was thinking the same thing 👍🏻

[@marklar7551]

Exoskeleton, 👽🕷️

[@adventurechannel67]

This past Mint 400 , someone was racing a Lincoln Town Car Limo.. full racing cage ... somthing Robby should consider

[@jasonstrout4502]

​@adventurechannel67 Yeah, I saw a video about it. It broke on the course and they had to leave it out there. When they came back it was stripped.

[@adventurechannel67]

@@jasonstrout4502 😂

[@reltub20001]

The double-cardan joint or cv joint is easy to rebuild. I have done dozens of them. Some I had to replace as the had worn themselves out for lack of maintenance. If you pay attention as you take it apart, (as you two did) they are not hard to do. I have always used hammer and punches to take them apart and put them together. It is very easy to get them slightly out of line with a press. At that point you bend the ears of the drives haft and they are not cheap to replace

[@joe-mac]

Also called a cardin joint. Most of the time the small round post that the ball sits on is gone that's why people say it's not worth fixing. I've done to many to count and you can weld in a new post if it's broken or worn off so definitely worth fixing if possible lol 😆

[@pat8988]

Double-cardin joint, not constant velocity.

[@TxRiderDave]

Robby’s bodywork and paint skills always amaze me. The man definitely knows what he is doing. Grafting the roof is no joke! Hillbilly is a master mechanic and all-around skilled tech. He is able to tackle any job in the shop. What an amazing team.

[@garymcduffie4151]

Robbie, On the land cruiser I think .... The Boss Has Spoken!

[@dougjackson23]

Hey Robby... it's a lot of fun watching your KZbin "channel" to see the things that you and Hillbilly (and the other guys who work with you) tackle, and it's neat to see your friendships with; Mat & the gang at Matt's Off-Road Recovery, Paul Cox's Fab Rats and Rory on the videos he puts out. My wife and I live in Seattle, but she and I have taken a few automotive "Road Trips" to Utah, plus I've ridden through much of; Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado on a 1998 Road King Classic Harley-Davidson notorcycle, so I understand Hillbilly's excitement about the motorcycle that you and he just recently restored. BTW, you can tell Hillybilly that I road my bike to Milwaukee to attend the 100 year Anniversary Party of H-D! Keep working and putting out the videos and I'll keep watching!

[@1944chevytruck]

AWESOME!

[@lonhoschar1943]

Man! You guys are busy! Hillbilly got a lot done on the old wrecker. Those new wires should help too. Nothing says "excitement" like a leaky gas tank!! LOL!! Glad you're getting a new one. The limo's body is coming along pretty well and I'm looking forward to seeing it all done, painted and shinny!! 😁

[@johnkirby6547]

Great progress you guy's 👏

[@robhupfer4146]

Love your explanations Hillbillie, keep up the good work. People are not paying attention we kill wasps

[@aarongraff9801]

Proud dad moment at the end Robby😂 he wanted to be cool like dad.

[@Roger-O]

Hey Robby, and Hillbilly, and Demri. I like what you're doing on these vehicles. Really spending some time on them and showing us the detail work that goes into bringing them back into the real world. I got linked into your world and channel back in the days of the Golden Nugget for Ed. In fact, that was the moment when I started to watch the channels of all the group that banded together to bring the Nugget back into the real world for a real fine man. Now I make the rounds each week to each of the corners. There were differences in the work you did to the Nugget and the work you're doing to these two vehicles. The Nugget was mostly patching and fixing the rusted panels. The cosmetic work to the Laymo is superficial sheet metal rust work too, but other work is showing the structural work underneath and the patching back together of the structure. When you opened up the Laymo sheet metal for the first time, I was really taken-aback at the amount of rusted metal there was. I knew that that going on in remodeled vehicles, but we all don't spend time deliberately taking old vehicles apart to examine them. This is the point where I'm saying to myself, "is there something that can be sprayed on to the structure work that has been done to make it more rust protected and then it would not rust from the inside-out". This would be like some kind of treatment that is like that done in the factory to the raw steel panels. There was a short time where there didn't seem to be much job work like this being done in the shop, except for that vehicle that had a special motor in it, and it was crunched in on the front left corner. I don't remember seeing the finished phase to that repair. Was there a conclusion video to that series? Can you point me to that video?

[@paulrivers7248]

15:15 dang hillbilly that was a mouth full lol I would hv been stuttering my gums off 😂😂😂 and yes I thought it broke too lol

[@davidcrowell6026]

I believe that front u-joint is called a Cardom joint,used so you can run 4wd at highway speed.

[@newbymick1]

Bees are bees. Wasps are made from hate and fury. That's the difference.

[@sparkyofsocal]

On the Iron Pig. Rain gutters rust out pretty bad. You can Fab some up but if any or the rides are in good shape a plus. Try and confirm rear window motor works, those use to be a pain to find. The passenger heater assembly is a plus if you can find those.

[@luciffer420]

Just a Fyi they make a wire tracer. Have used for years to locate bad spots in wires. Saved me tons of time in searching for the break or bad spots in wires/ harnesses. Work for GM as a Technician. Soldering is best fix for wiring due to the fact is does not cause un-needed resistance in the wire which robs feed power.

[@carlbrown8830]

Hillbilly's grill looks amazing!

[@kimetherington2252]

Great content for all of us today, divide and conquer. Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...

[@steven.h0629]

❤That was fun 👍😎✊

[@jmjm6607]

great job again.

[@macman85602]

Inspect the wiring harness connected to the headlight switch they are known to overheat and it looks like that one got a little bit toasty.

[@reddog543211]

Excellent video.....both projects coming along great....great cam work also

[@boh348]

you can install a 1970s idle up solenoid from a Lincoln or ford truck on your throttle cable at the engine end so you can idle them up with a toggle switch if you like.

[@chrisperks1112]

Double cardon joints are a pain in the ass that's for sure there is a ball and socket type thing in the center make sure there's no wear or damage in there

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Very awesome job

[@louieleon79]

The ending of the video !❤

[@CR500R]

Hey Robby and crew, I've restored over a dozen 9th gen F-Series trucks so far. 1992-1997 Fords are my jam. I can help out with interchangeability questions. If you're planning on 4-link, I'd sell off the original axles and upgrade to the 2005+ Superduty axles. There are kits out there from Blowing Diesel, Sky Mfg., etc to swap in the newer axles. Be careful in the OBS Ford market. There are a lot of companies that are not good, and a lot of grifters out there. Not to be negative, but some of the major players in the OBS Ford market are just about the money... and rebrand other peoples products. I've been doing builds for 25+ years, I'd love to help out with recommendations on the wrecker.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks, guys , Hillbilly you are getting better in front of the camera.

[@jamarie1972]

New Subscriber here seen what you’ve done for Matt. Time to see more Cheers Robby and All.

[@christiedovale7827]

garage is neat and clean!!!!!

[@aaronscott2278]

Loving the content man be awsome to see a bloopers video of all the cuts and mess ups think that be awsome to watch