Solving the gas problem for good!

Tom Tom begins upgrading Dig Doug. The fuel tank needs to be moved so he builds his own out of a rusty piece of steel from @MattsOffRoadRecovery This could be the solution to running out of gas for good or maybe just delay the problem for another hundred miles.

[@SteveDrees]

One thing I really appreciate about Tom Tom's videos is he doesn't just tell you what he is going to do, he tells you why he is going to do it the way he does.

[@williamedward3198]

This is also the most valuable information extract from these. Learning the “why” makes things so much more applicable.

[@briansmith1279]

That’s only around 25 gallons

[@jasonstrout4502]

​@briansmith1279 My truck with a tow package only has 21 gallons of fuel, so 25 gallons of fuel is great for Dig Dug.

[@joedavis9155]

Tom Tom is the Mr. Rogers of offroad equipment fabrication! 😂

[@cstrong9868]

Its a wonderful day in tom, tom's neighborhood, will you be his neighbor....

[@judih.8754]

Tom, welcome to getting older! No shame. It happens to all of us. Glasses can restore what vision we once had. This is a great tank design and execution is precise, as usual. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ellwoodwolf]

I'm amazed by people who take eye protection casually - it's usually people who work/hobby much more often who are the ones who take the least care... Safety squints work until they dont

[@larrydavidson3402]

Definitely want to seea video on the bender build. You do professional and fabrication work Tom.

[@rileysan2k2]

Tom Tom, I started using my wife's reading glasses around the age of 45. Of course, that didn't sit well with her, so she made me buy my own. Now I won't weld without my readers on. Welcome to middle age, my friend!

[@andrewprocuta8201]

I'm 56 and been wearing reading glasses for about 5 years. I'm building and need then for all the close up stuff. You gotta do what you gotta do. Just embrace it.

[@roversgonemad]

Tom, got to admit, a little jealous of the courage you had to quit working for the man and go do the KZbin thing! I’ll probably work at the lab until I retire. Too chicken to take a risk like you did. Nice work!! Digdug is coming along nicely! Love square bodies!!

[@adambeaudry7784]

I enjoy watching your videos on your channel. Here as a subcriber from MORR. I do hope you stay on Matt's channel. Your engineers mind, way of doing things, and humor is a great counter balance to Matt.

[@mountainfamilymineralsandr182]

Huge difference between the quiet and steady focus of Tom, and the crazy chaos that you find on other videos. Good luck with your channel Tom

[@EuroWarsOrg]

Watching Tom Tom start out is real good motivation

[@stevemcknelly5036]

Was so happy to see a Tom Tom video today! I love just putting the video on, leaning back in the ol' recliner and watching the fabrication magic.

[@bobstratton6362]

Angela is blooming on your channel. I remember the first you introduced her.😁Glad to see you two together. Family first!

[@moparman1962]

Tom, reading glasses don't matter...melting metal together building things matters! Do your thing bro! We'll be watching.

[@MrBodyguard380]

Hey folks, let’s see how fast we can get Tom Tom to 100K subscribers. He’s the real deal and keeps excellent company. (MORR)

[@SQUIDX01]

TomTom i turned 50 in August of 2023 and I also use reading glasses because of my vision impaired. They help me improve my eye sight tremendously. So, you look awesome TomTom. Keep up your great videos.

[@legend7ify]

........... Hey Tom, you bought them @ Walmart so they cost much like "safe-glasses" so the replacement will be easy when new is required. They also look the same. Cheers and kind regards, Malcolm.

[@davidr.4699]

Outstanding tank build. And I'm sure Angela will eventually drive the Shute when she feels comfortable. Your channel is headed in a good direction.

[@matthewjuby8660]

I speak for everyone.... Bender build....yes! More Doug

[@craigmaverick]

Nice tank!👍 I wear multifocus glass when I'm working in my shop. 2.25x on the bottom of the lens for reading and up close work and low power 1.25x on the top of the lens for everything else. No need to take reader's on and off or look over the top of them. About $20 on Amazon I'll switch to 3x reading glasses for welding, it really makes all the difference. I always had great eyesight, but now at 58, not so much.

[@user-hu1xg8dl4z]

Thank Matt for bringing you on and hope ANGELA is up for many more adventures love your fabricating ❤😊

[@davidmahan4160]

Excellent work, Tom. We all get old Tom, as an ex-professional welder, I can tell you staring at a little green light for days on end can take its toll. 🤓🤣 👍 Get yourself a nice comfortable height adjustable swivelling stool, and a bending machine. 👍

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Wowsers Tom, you can make me a fuel tank ANYTIME. Nice work. Thanks for the video.

[@KA-qw5cv]

Dig Doug is coming along very nicely. It handled the "shoot" chute easily! Making the bends on the sheet metal to avoid welding on corners is a smart idea. We're enjoying the content!

[@utahyork3338]

"Sorry about that Tom Tom." = Classic.

[@kenschmitt7064]

Great job Tom! There is a corrective lenses that fits right in your helmet so you don’t have to fight with glasses and a helmet. Have one in my Miller helmet and it works awesome!

[@manfredneumann938]

Tom - its always a pleasure watch you fabricate. Your humble personally pairs well with your exceptional talent. Look forward to the next one.

[@sumosteve665]

Now THIS is good clean Family fun and entertainment. Well done Tom!!

[@cstrong9868]

more fun then a barrel of monkeys?

[@s7courier]

I really enjoy a technically oriented channel on the subjects of my interest. Your channel is now top on my list of must-watch. Having your own channel is a perfect match for your smooth and thorough presentation style. Keep the videos coming. Thanks

[@TrevorGridley]

I love seeing Dig Dug getting the upgrades it deserves.

[@YusssoM]

It's always a chill build with you Tomtom, just a guy working on their hobby. But the way you do it properly is what makes it interesting, keep making stuff overkill! Also can't wait for angela taking on some offroading, maybe even duel against Jaymie sometimes in future 😂

[@nickprice7752]

You and Matt make a great team, but it's awesome watching you do your own thing and creat your own channel.. I wish you both nothing but the best. I've really enjoyed following along

[@user-pz2ug6cm5x]

My last navy command, I was a sheet metal shop supervisor. Your craftsmanship would have been a huge asset in my shop.

[@Skippy-rd3mz]

definitely want videos on the sheet metal brake and other projects keep up the good work

[@ScottDLR]

You are immensely talented Tom. I'd watch you fab anything!

[@stevenbaldwin587]

Hi Tom Tom! I really enjoy watching your videos. They are very helpful and learning is enjoyable watching your videos. Best wishes and keep up the Great work!!

[@raulriveracrazycat5959]

I do a lot of reloading and it's unbelievable how much better it is with my old man reading glasses. Great Video Tom Tom...

[@guypehaim1080]

The sloshing of the gas is called the free surface effect. By using baffles, you divide the area of the free surface of the liquid into smaller areas that have less momentum when a change in direction occurs with the vehicle. I would make an access panel in the top of the tank, one for each cell among the baffles, that way you'll make it easy to clean the tank if you ever have to. Doing it before you weld the top on will allow you to weld nuts under the top to hold the covers.

[@adamcochran6323]

Just heard today that you're leaving Matt's off-road, which is sad for Matt and the crew, but great to hear you will have more time for your great channel. I'm glad to see the shop coming together, and great fuel tank!

[@randypedersen2141]

My eyes turned to crap just about my 50th birthday. I now keep reading glasses everywhere so I am never too far from a pair. They make all thedifference. Welcome to the senior club!

[@robertr4193]

Glad you are getting your truck dialed in Tom Tom.

[@Desertlifeandadventures]

Don't feel bad Tom Tom. I've worn glasses all of my life and at 64 I finally broke down and bought magnifier lenses for my wedding helmet. No I can see the puddle too.😉

[@Robsksas]

once you hit reading glasses stage you're getting close to "35s are big enough caus' I'm tired of climbing" stage LOL

[@jamesguinn5889]

Build it Tom I'll watch.😊 I'm not getting old I've been old for 20 years.😊😂

[@BrianBowles19]

You are making a great addition to your truck

[@tiredagain6722]

I've got reader sunglasses and reader safety glasses. So nice!

[@bigtsperspective5831]

Just what this Sunday needs ! Build video! 😎💪💯

[@thomasvonheubach6077]

Tom Tom I really enjoy watching your videos and like the way that you don't cut any corners like those good enough mechanics........keep up the great work. Tom from Florida

[@johnnysaffel797]

Love the show. Angela did great. Ready for more videos

[@user-dq4ws9bb2x]

Nice garage Tom Tom. Good to see you working on a project for yourself.

[@nilo9456]

Tom Tom, thanks for the video focusing on Matt and your business and personal relations. Also, it's cool to get a bit more back-story on Matt.

[@Toto-is8ci]

That 45 degree angle double bend to make a 90 is great. This is why I really love your channel. Keep the vids coming!

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

measuring tape and 3ft level on the table at all times.... calculated precision ... awesome editing....

[@Hotharo]

Hi Tom Tom. I really enjoyed your video. You definitely have talent. Love the background music, camera views and angles. Your voice is soothing to my ears. Great job buddy! Keep them coming. You are awesome!!

[@deathgogOG]

I love that. No laughing. You're going to get old too. It's true folks.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Great to see you Tom Tom & Angela, Sister Christian you’ve got this ! The Chute, not a problem you could do it in reverse. I can just tell by the way you are a natural! Easy for me to say from the comfort of my recliner, not teetering on a rocky cliff! 😂

[@manuelbarahona7253]

Tom, you’re such as greater builder. Don’t fell bad cause all of us are getting old. Nice video buddy.

[@James-mg6lr]

Woot! Another Tom Tom video! Build that sheet bender!

[@themightyrev5228]

First of all thanks Tom I always gravitate to videos explaining the "why" of a project. Secondly, everyone should re-watch the last ten seconds when Angela, upon hearing that next trip she will be the one piloting the chute, shuts her eyes tightly and mouths "oh my god". Can't wait Angela I sure you will do fine.

[@user-uy1kx8ln7g]

Thanks Tom. Great job. Keep them coming Darryl

[@someperson7]

I like the look of Digdugs dash.

[@jamesguinn5889]

I would love to see you build a bender TomTom😊

[@craigr6763]

I got readers all over the house! It happens to the best of us!

[@yogurt5dkl]

Next time you are at you local weld shop ask for lenses for inside your weld helmet. They slide in right on your weld hoods lense. Life changing

[@roberthaugen4153]

Great video, Not boring with a lot of grinding and sanding. It is like Tom is talking to a friend. He does outstanding work without being full of himself. Keep the videos comming. You are so right about the reading glasses, I never thought I needed them untell I tried a pair, what a differents.

[@morningbeachsunshine7496]

Ha ha - a fantastic video by 4-eyes! Thank you for bringing us along!

[@kevinhill9717]

Tom Tom, I feel ya on the reading glasses. I finally brought a few pairs, and my close-up vision is sooooo much better😂

[@noelmeyer1384]

I seem to remember car manufacturers redesigning pick-ups to remover gas tanks right behind the cab for crash safety reasons and now Tom-Tom wants to his new gas tank now only in the bed behind the cab, but in an open bed open to damage.

[@kevinpeters1596]

Happy Easter Tom. As someone who has built tanks, more bends less welds= less leaks😊

[@SteveRobillard]

Would love to see a steel bender project Tom.

[@davehollingsworth3007]

Very Nice tank! Where's the sending unit hole? Tom: Angela's a sweety! Good fabricating! Great job skills! Thanks for a great video! 👏👍

[@MannyCampos76]

Enjoying the videos Tom Tom. Keep them coming

[@Kolya_Smirnov]

Your videos are entertaining AND informative. That's the secret to success on KZbin.

[@hoglefish]

Tom is awesome. Just a good guy who deserves a follow!

[@dscott130]

All I really want to say is, I enjoyed every minute of your video, Tom! 😊❤

[@davidsoutar8508]

Don't worry about the glasses Brother, I woke up 45 and blind, had to give in and get some readers. Great video and I love your projects. Keep up the good work

[@daveduncan2748]

You need a CLAW HAMMER, Tom Tom! ;-)

[@1985HabsFanForever]

Love that Tom Tom has his own channel now.

[@jamesbrussels5776]

Nice work Tom Tom !!!

[@dlansburg2673]

Happy Easter,best of luck with your channel

[@kevinflynn9204]

I would love to see you build a bender.........great job Tom Tom...........enjoy these videos........

[@johnwoodley-kb8yp]

hello Tom, missed meeting you at the O.R.G., but did see dig dug parked along the road. Love your shop fab videos.

[@gihonda127]

I'm going to comment, as we don't need to only have 666 comments. I love your channel, I have been binge watching your videos. I didn't realize that you moved to Utah to work with Matt, but you and Matt have a good team, and you both work well together. It was good to see your wife out with you wheeling! I enjoy your videos.

[@ComicSanserif]

Aww...don't feel bad about your eyes. I have several years to go until 'm 50 and I have a whole collection of cheap glasses scattered throughout the house and car for some years now :) And yes I said the same thing when watching my hands in detail again: "Wow, should've done this years ago". It is what it is. Keep up the good work!

[@MoparMattt]

Always love your videos Tom Tom! Keep up the outstanding work and the end was awesome!!

[@tigersbaseball1989]

Man, I just really enjoy watching you build stuff, Tom! Keep at it! ❤

[@jcnme]

I admire your Candidness. I Love My "Reader Glasses" too !❤

[@Alanbataar]

Tom Tom, nice project! You're looking at the glasses wrong -- you've **Earned** and **Survived** long enough to wear glasses! :). You might find a "metal finishing drum linisher" as indispensable as I do for sheet & tube work. They're about $125~175 depending on where you buy. There's a HUGE variety of different drums - non-woven abrasives in a variety of grits, paint stripping drums, wire wheel drums, felt polishing drums, lots of usefulness for the dollar. The coarse non-woven disks are literally the perfect weld prep disk. It crushes surface rust & dirt, and leaves a smooth finish with parallel lines instead of the random swirly pattern. I build motorcycle frames from scratch, and I give every tube, every piece of sheet this treatment and it makes everything work better.

[@ericofalltrades2445]

love your work Tom Tom, and your not rowing the glasses boat alone just started my self . love the videos , can't wait to see whats next.

[@twotone3070]

I have no moments of apprehension when Tom is fabricating something, you just know it will be right, first time.

[@freeidaho-videos]

Tom, I sure would have made a skinny tank go all the way across the bed. This uses the bed space more efficiently. More metal but less welding. No laughing here, I have a set of prescription glasses made just for welding. My trifocals just don't work at all for welding. But the good news is I'm in my 70's and still fabricating. Never give up.

[@americonoffroadadventures8132]

Good luck Tom Tom! Looking forward to seeing your progression.

[@grizphetteplace1427]

Tom Tom, a field expedient bend can be achieved by scribing a light "scratch" on the inside of the bend with a grinding disc, then gently work the bend over an appropriate edge, with hammer. It will be amazingly straight and clean...

[@guypehaim1080]

KBS Coatings sells a kit for sealing the interior of gas tanks. That will keep the tank from rusting.

[@steven.h0629]

Girls day out will be fun episodes ❤..and Tom gets a call! 👍😎✊

[@TowMan127]

Loving the fab work! Gas tank is coming out great! 👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪

[@clintterrill6886]

Build the Bender! Keep up the good work Tom.

[@pv2smurf]

Since you're building it from scratch, I'd recommend a drain plug so you can remove the fuel later on if needed. Trust me, it's worth the effort

[@talon0863]

good idea

[@Carlnewman68]

You’re so funny , I’m 55 and now I’ve have 1.5 reading glasses and can see my watch again . Carl uk 🇬🇧

[@oscarpuente2029]

Welcome to the club. on your glasses. it sucks getting old.

[@slots1407]

I have at least 4 pairs of reading glasses scattered all over the house, plus a pair in the glove box of my vehicle.. Kitchen, bedroom, study, workshop etc - I don't want to have to hunt all over for a pair when I need them.

[@curtisthorne6332]

Another awesome project in Tom Tom's garage, love your videos, can't have a great video without a beautiful wife, have a great week. Your friend from Washington Curtis