Something Important Is Missing In The Ultimate Overlander Wagon!

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[@FabRats]

If you want to see our Willys Wagon win the Onx build challenge, vote here: www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app/build-challenge#build-vote

[@jeepin1985]

Can we vote without having an on x account?

[@janacke11]

What about calling it: Willifordy Since it's got Willy's, Ford, and Chevy parts . . .

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@jeepin1985 You use to be able to vote with the free account but looks like they took that away and have to be a elite or premium account member. Wish really sucks because a lot of us have no use for that. Just another way ON X and other are screw some people.

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

@@jeepin1985 Not anymore, it seems. I used to be able to, but now they want $$ to vote. I'm out.

[@davebenson1504]

I can't get to the Vote page... just a place to download the App... and I do have a membership

[@erikandersen5975]

Don’t leave the show Shawn ,. You are one of the reasons I watch ,., you add to the show’s appeal

[@gregholmes3661]

Yeah me too

[@imtonedeaf1]

Paul do what ever it takes to keep Shaun in your shop if it building his own rigs

[@larrydbarr4045]

Sure is nice to see Sean back. I hope it's for more than a day or two. He adds a lot to the show.

[@garretlewis4103]

The Ratlander. And if things get shaking and rattling around in there, you can change it to the Rattlelander. 😂😂😂

[@diegopo3635]

Ya Beat me to it! lol

[@christophergabour4907]

​@@diegopo3635 same

[@Crewsy]

Don’t forget that Chad is half the team so as great as Ratlander is that doesn’t include Chad.

[@jessepitt]

The Mormon Mover?

[@Skellibert]

Chad's Fabulous Ratlander - Or Chad's Fab Ratlander for short!!!! 🤣

[@mcdavis101]

We need more of Shawn, he adds great balance and humor to the videos.

[@pmiller7886]

Awesome to see Shawn, exemplifies western ethos, quiet guy who just gets things done and doesnt talk alot. That whole cowboy thing. He needs a nice black cowboy hat in my opinion, Paul is definitely a backwards ball cap... Shawn is a black cowboy hat.

[@johnt.848]

And Jace wears his up high like he has a pointy head.

[@jesseleesamples]

Just wanna say Jase is doin an amazing job helping and manning the camera. I always said that Hunter added a lot to the videos by making the comments and asking the questions that us viewers would ask if you could hear us, and Jase is already good at that

[@MichaelBlack-ud4bg]

Scouts head Popping up😂

[@april3056]

Nice to see Shawn back helping

[@davenalle5390]

Jace has a great commentary and sense of humor behind the camera. Nicely done

[@jakehiggins9228]

Hunter is more missed than he realizes! He did one heck of a job filming. Never realized all the angles and shots he was responsible for until he left. Still my favorite youtube channel though!

[@cress1974]

Where did Hunter go?I have been busy and haven’t watched in a while.

[@techmikemwo8371]

@@cress1974 i believe college or a trade school.

[@darrellboyd]

It is nice to see Sean there again. He's going to be a good extra pair of hands to get that motor in the Willys. Anxious to see how it looks when you get done with it.

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Good to see Sean back in the shop. Great entertainment.

[@555byron]

I like that you are sticking to the budget. Yes the LS is an over used motor on KZbin, but it works so darn well in so many applications...

[@roncramer3652]

When I was growing up my first 4 wheel was a 1956 Willy's wagon. Had a lot of fun. I was 16 yrs old. Live in Salcha Alaska now. Keep it up with the Awesome Builds Thank You!😊

[@NathanCEnyart]

That trans, mount was pure genius. I told the wife that I get some awesome ideas from Paul and the crew. Now if Inwas thirty years younger and could weld like Paul I could get something done. Oh yeah and a garage!😅

[@mayhemMatt12]

Name the Willie. Nelson!

[@HillbillyHippie530]

Willie Nelson 🍻🤙🏻

[@yjsaabman]

I'm thinking Uncle Willys with Mr Nelson in mind!

[@sallycollins2445]

Jee Willykers

[@ryandoyle4344]

Whet Willy

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

Best one so far 👍😄​@@ryandoyle4344

[@motardmike]

Nothing like a little Sean magic to improve the "Vibe"

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Thanks Paul, you got Sean to come and help. Your boy is not only learning from you but even Sean. Looking good 👍 Thanks for sharing 👍 😀

[@_Outraged]

I am guessing Scout is either Border collie or Australian shepherd or a mix. However, you should not shave either breed. They have an undercoat that helps regulate their body temp. After shaving, their fur may not grow back in the same, either making cold weather much harder on the animal. I made the mistake with my border collie, and luckily, his fur came back in the way it should. I bet if you touch him his body feels abnormally warm.

[@jessepitt]

I agree, my Aussie with her thick double coat stays cooler in the heat and warmer in the cold than my Pit who has a very short coat and no undercoat.

[@austinadventure]

I was thinking the same, they have that undercoat for temp regulation, definitely should shave them like that

[@chitwoodtaxidermy]

I will say it again! This is my favorite FabRats build so far!!

[@curtschmidt3436]

I think having Jace on cameraman duties is working out well. Keeping the atmosphere light and fun. I laughed a lot.

[@mosconi0359]

You could name it "Willard" after that King Rat from that old movie from the 70's.

[@gaylonsteel]

LOL! Thats a good one.

[@deanchynoweth4373]

This.

[@brianschmidt2747]

Paul it's real good seeing Shawn at fab rats HQ. He is a good guy. The willy's. The Wonka. Just a thought.

[@skyepilotte11]

Good to see Sean wrenching in the shop. Like that Willys...

[@Strikersw]

AWESOME TO SEE SEAN IN THE VIDEO, HE'S JUST A GOOD GUY!

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

When I first start watching your channel a couple of years ago, I was wondering why Jace never in the shop. Since Shaun and Hunter is gone we been seeing more of him. He does have a lot of skills to show off in the shop. Great to see him working with dad. But his big brother have been missing a lot in the videos.

[@tinsano6030]

They're kids/young adults that have their own lives outside of KZbin & that's all people need to know.

[@loraleecox2599]

Landon has another job and comes in after work

[@Crewsy]

Jace is in school which just might be a little more important. 🤏

[@justingulb34]

Call it Bruce, like from finding Nemo. The thing looks like a shark from the front

[@jeffquackenbush7433]

Thought he was supposed to be working in the shop full time now ​@@loraleecox2599

[@jimrutt9729]

So glad to see Sean!!! He is the introvert to Paul’s extrovert!!!!😊

[@garymartin9728]

That's the truth that I think too, Sean needs to stick around!

[@joel__ryan]

I know you have mentioned that it is gonna be tough to sleep in the Willy’s, could you build a cheap trailer that can fit a few supplies and a rooftop tent? Throw some old off-road tires on it and you are good to go. There are some cool, simple overlanding trailers like this out there.

[@Huntn366]

Name it the “Fabin’ Wagon” since Fabrats and Chads Fab are the ones building it!

[@LB_adventurer]

That Wagon is awesome looking. Once you're done the Onyx challenge you should put a little more into it. It's a keeper.

[@BigHeinen]

Hey Paul, that 'Burban has a decent rear end in it. It's made for GM by Eaton Industries as the 'MLocker' and the order code on the build sheet inside the glovebox is "G80". It's got a semi-locker pal!! Once there's a wheel speed difference of 100 RPM or greater (left-to-right) then the opposite wheel gets power transferred to it - so it's a 'almost' posi-track locker differential. By the way, that thing is Built Ford Tough - with Chevy Stuff! Hahahaha!!

[@TyphoidSnaily]

Us in the Off Road community refer to the G80 as the Gov Bomb. They have a tendency of grenading when they lock up with bigger tires. Plus the Super Duty axle he already has in the rear is way stronger then the rear axle in that Suburban. If the suburban had an 8.1L then I'd say use the FF 14 Bolt all day every day. But the 10 Bolt in the back of that Suburban is very meh esp when used with bigger tires.

[@BigHeinen]

@@TyphoidSnaily Great info and thanks! I'll remember this for sure!

[@TyphoidSnaily]

@@BigHeinen no problem. The 10 Bolt rear in those 1/2 Ton Suburbans and Trucks are good in Street cars though. The 9.5" Semi Float 14 Bolt rear is a great axle for drag cars that want stronger than an 8.8 but don't have Ford 9" money lol

[@brucegarrett7232]

Jace and his cameraman comments are hilarious. Paul needs to double Jaces pay!! 😆😆

[@mikepardue6583]

Yeah let him have seconds

[@ddsharpening]

Jace is doing an excellent job behind the camera, love the player by play and off hand sarcastic comments…😂

[@dannythomas6194]

I'm singing "Little Willy Willy won't go home!" Sweet was the band who sang that song so I vote for it to be named SWEET!

[@TheBloatedPony]

The name of the Onyx build shall be Big Willys. Sad I missed you guys when I stopped by while you were on vacation. Turns out we took our vacations at the exact same time. But I did manage to get a shirt, and meet Sean and Hunter and grandma Lolli.

[@TheBloatedPony]

Or maybe wet Willy or slick Willy.

[@ryandoyle4344]

Whet Willy

[@billbillinger2491]

​@@TheBloatedPony'slick Willy' is not recommended . It brings connotations of a former, impeached president, who "...did not have sexual relations with That woman.". I don't think that aligns with the Cox family's beliefs.

[@UberLummox]

@@billbillinger2491 You must be referring to Dementia Don. He says the EXACT same thing. AND impeach 3 times. Funny, huh. "The party of family values": the biggest faaking joke known to man.

[@keithfrazier2558]

​@@UberLummoxthat's the only thing the left is really good at...projecting the flaws and acts of their people like pudding brain Joe. Only one with Dementia is him. Only reason they impeached DJT is for what Brandon did firing the prosecutor investigating Burisma to help his addict son.

[@danconklin9280]

Possibly your coolest build so far. Right there with the off road wrecker.

[@toughguy04]

I'm a big fan of the tri-5.

[@bobbiemitch]

With all the changes "Willy Nilly" seems appropriate.

[@Chainwrangler001]

Dog's blessings upon "William the Conqueror"!! Y'all do great work, keep it up😎👍🏼

[@dano4572]

SCOUT POCKING UP ITD HEAD WHEN CALLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@average-joe-citizen1]

Paul ask one of your tool truck guys for transmission slip yoke plugs. They come as a set. No need to drain the pan and no more mess leaking from the tail shaft. 15:31 the Will-e-Lander

[@jeffreynichols6367]

Or just throw an old slip yoke in your tool box to save on kitty litter.

[@marvincarter870]

Love the way this Old Willy Wagon is coming together and the LS will be awesome! Lots of work getting to this point , but hey its starting to work with Paul and Sean using their experience and knowledge. Love the puppies getting their hair cut video especially when Michelle called Scout's name and he popped his head up over the seat to say WHAT? Lol! Grandma Lolly stopping by checking on the boys. Sean is going to miss her when he's gone! Good video!

[@dalegereaux1863]

Wait a minute now, Michelle. Paul gets his hair cut at home but the dogs get to go to the doggie salon ? ! ? 😯 Somehow that just doesn't seem right. 🤔😏😂

[@delandbrooks3291]

Michele, my groomer wants to see them when you get them. She'll take them thru the process dry (no bath) run the clippers, snip the scissors etc. She likes to do that 3-4 times before they get a bath and brush. She claims half of grooming is getting the pup to be comfortable with the process.

[@lisaabbeysneedleworks2967]

Great video. Good to see Shawn. We've missed him. Jase is doing great! Very funny.

[@craigmay8888]

You could name it paul's little willie.. 😅😅

[@goldilox7938]

Willy make it

[@IEchuckie]

That's a little short 😮

[@kennethsmith6470]

The Fablander

[@LonC1966]

I like that. Good idea.

[@Keinandrew3]

Great name

[@Joe-hz1nw]

Ratlander

[@jacobthornock317]

I can only 2nd the motion on the Diablo blades. I've used one in my skill saw 20 years, I have a metal blade for the skill saw that ate 1/4" for 20 feet without a hiccup, and then bought some for my Sawzall and was not disappointed either. One blade helped me cut up a trailer home frame and all the hanger tabs, before I had to get a new one. They know what they are doing for sure.

[@bobbolieu9013]

I came across those Diablo blades years ago, probably 12 years ago, used them on lots of different projects and have never been disappointed. They last a very long time.

[@vwharman]

They do make pretty solid blades. I’ve got a couple for my circular saw as well, and put one on an old table saw I still use. For the price, they are hard to argue with…

[@rmino609]

Yep I don’t buy any other blades other than Diablo for metal. HF good for balsa wood and other softwood. Oh yea they can also cut blocks of cheese.😊

[@krisvu2]

Good seeing Shawn! You guys are a good team.

[@matthewmarty5983]

Id watch Sean's channel too. Keep us posted as to when he gets it up and running, please. Or give him a fat raise, maybe.

[@user-cp2iw4pr6l]

The Ratlander sounds like a perfect name. Love the channel keep up the motivation.

[@dananderson2786]

Grandma lollipop is firecracker!

[@davidingram353]

Being a Ford Guy, over the last few Videos, I recall 2 good things that Paul have said he likes, The Ford 9" and the super duty frame. I think he is coming around to the blue oval.

[@MatthewReardon-rm7kd]

😂😂😂 not even

[@bradleymadosh911]

Never 😂

[@ronwilken5219]

Don't hold your breath.

[@nitroprime9714]

loved the try at getting a jerky sponser, next time maybe say their name. 😝 gotta say it, jace is killin it as cameraman. twin turbos in its future? you got the room!

[@ourbackyard.thehighland]

Jace is doing a great job behind the camera!

[@harveystephens6115]

Nice work. Nice to see Shawn helping!

[@steveisaac5203]

Bring Sean back. He has skills, personality and character. I miss him☹️

[@garymartin9728]

He's an awesome welder mechanic, fab guy, I think he's a Big asset to the Fabrats crew.

[@sporttruck5103]

The LS engine is just the right choice for "Easy Willie" 😉

[@dwdodgelover]

To keep with the theme (and with some recent Grind Hard Humvee antics inspiration), I think the ultimate would be for you guys to make your own water crossing intake and exhaust setup. Also the Jeep should be named Sergeant Squeekers 😂

[@mel-il4yu]

Michelle!!! Thanks for sharing some of what you do. ❤

[@jacobbruns4579]

Yes! I second this too. I get so sick of the haters and trolls. I love seeing bits of the family side of this channel along with the recovery and shop side. It keeps things interesting and relatable 😊

[@ShawnSonnentag]

Name it “Almost Free.” Almost Free Willies.

[@terryreynolds1366]

Has Shawn got his you tube channel up and going yet don't want to miss it not leaving fab rats enjoy watching all of y'all uncle Merlin to thanks Paul you have got me hook on LS motors🙏👍👏💪

[@kajurkulp8564]

Thanks for the serious content and not doing the silly stuff!

[@distortedtbriggs3695]

Second-hand Overland----you Said it. 😎

[@onabudget444]

The "FABLANDER" !

[@carl2771]

Willey Maykitt! And his wife Betty Woant.

[@JohnChrysostom101]

Lol

[@fjb420]

Yo can't you take time and help Ben out . He's rolling around in the gravel trying to fix his truck???? Wish the two channels could work together.. Paul and Ben were a good team.

[@georgevindo]

Yes but what, they're three hours apart. That's quite a distance.

[@keithplumley2054]

I didn't even know Ben had a channel! What's it called?

[@craigireland-qg4dg]

​@@keithplumley2054b&m garage if i remember correctly

[@theburtseoni]

That old Willy's wagon should really come alive when it's done! Great job, Paul and crew! Jase is starting to be a right hand man, and Sean really needs to stay! I know, I know, Sean wants to start his own channel, but shucks, he is such a great addition to Paul's team!

[@ryanseip1676]

With a grill like that, the over-lander should be called Tooth Decay!!!

[@wizardgmb]

What is the ratio of vehicles dismantled to vehicles built 3:1, 5:1, 10:1... 🤔

[@3.0colorado21]

Way more than that, it took 4 different trucks to build the tow truck.

[@rolandg5785]

Name it one eyed Willy

[@emtjc8465]

When I first started to build my Jeep I was so afraid of messing something up but after watching you guys and doing a lot of upgrades and changes It is amazing how far my confidence has come! thanks for all the great information and amazing content over the years! Keep up the good work.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Paul you guys are definitely killing it on the white wagon wheeler killer for sure!!!! What it does best everything for sure!!! You guys are definitely going to kill all the competition for sure to where you guys are going to be saying what competition we didn’t even no there was anybody else trying to accomplish what we was able to???? Lol!!! Definitely looking really nice and even the body style that you guys picked worked out great with little to no rust just to make it look that much nicer also!!!!

[@user-wq7fv4so1d]

Hey guys!! Enjoy watching the show with my husband!! How about naming the Jeep Willys for the onyx challenge, "Fab's Rat Wagon" or "Fab's Rat Willys" ❤ It's good to see Michelle on this video today!

[@josephkenyon1418]

Yes the ( Rat Wagon )

[@jerrybauman6927]

Is it just me, or does Paul become mentally younger in every new episode. He acts like he is younger than his boys! I mean this in a good way, love it!

[@888johnmac]

oh excellent idea Michelle , you just drive along with a pup on your lap .. in the unlikely event of a crash that sets off the Air Bags i'm sure the pup will be fine

[@goprojoe360]

Glad you guys are not bending the rules like some others!! Thats why you are leading 👍

[@garyjohnson1525]

Sean, Shaun, or Shawn, it's cool to see you back, even if it's just for this video.

[@steveandermatt5668]

I still think you need a snorkel exhaust. Willy the Rat is a good name for the build and your logo rat.

[@jamiemcdaid2203]

I'm enjoying watching this Willy's build, I'm learning along the way. I have a Willy's panel I'm doing a Frame swap on and have a tilt nose front clip im figuring

[@markrabbia8281]

You should name it one eyed Willy from the Goonies! It's a badass old truck!

[@robertr4193]

How about "Wild Wood Willy". This engine and transmission and transfer case install is going way smoother than about any I have watched.

[@kimwatchman644]

I've been watching all of you guys in this competition. I've noticed everybody is building a vehicle for super offroading like Ultimate Adventures! But, everybody is OVERLANDING, big difference. Very long drives, survival, storage and undercarriage protected. It might as well be making a traveling home with moderate 4x4 abilities. It's not camping, it's surviving out of your vehicle. So wouldn't they judge you on your asseccories for overlanding. Just trying to save on your budget and mindset on the 2. Cuz everybody is building for Ultimate Adverture course🤣.

[@paulcooper9135]

Call it Willy Tucker ... if you know you know ... Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@stuartrdore]

Hay guys it's Stuart here from Roma Western Queensland Australia love your show . Question why don't you number your shows as I find it hard to follow a particular story when you can't find the next part in that build. CHEERS

[@craigcasho1253]

Call her Patches, 'cause she's a beauty of patchwork!

[@dougdean3134]

The Onyx build is looking pretty solid

[@regnepinak9864]

Paul, it seems you have been trying to break that arm for some time now, you even got Robbie to help out some time after this video was recorded!! 😇🤣

[@chrischandler7650]

I think the LS is a great way to power the build, makes total since using what you already have. My name vote is Willard also.

[@goptools]

That was cute how you called Scout and he popped up for a cameo. For the Willys, either "Moby" or "Willys the Whale". The LS is a great choice. It's a better small block Chevy than a small block Chevy. Plus, Chad can tune it up to perfection. Grandma Lolly is a peach! You guys do some nice work!

[@tallboy2234]

Dammmn !!! Grader is getting BIG!! 😳👍

[@jacobcole6340]

The name for the onx build Adventure Willie !

[@TheBenzaifarmer]

I’m glad you’re not just saying screw or with the budget and going all out. You’re gonna win this fair and square!! 19:53

[@MarkoMygun]

Fine job gentlemen, wow that thing is gonna be cool. Good to see Shawn back. Thanks for the video guy's 👋

[@j-Country-w]

Sawzall blade. Milwaukee torch carbide. Can cut 8" ductile iron pipe in 1 cut.

[@dannyalley3753]

"The Flying Duck". In Memory of Allison Parliament. The Founder of Duck Duck Jeep.

[@amazeddude1780]

YAY! Driveshaft! WooHoo! My work here is done.

[@ericenloe5102]

I was going to give you a name, but I saw someone else suggested "Rat-lander". I think that one rings all the bells and is unbeatable!

[@normanngadino5391]

Hey Paul love your videos and all your builds I'm a fan watching you guys sins the golden nugget build and the latest never missed one of your videos. I hope one day to come visit you guys..💪 greetings from Suriname 🙋

[@bigairbailey22]

I’d name er Sugar Mag from the song Sugar Magnolia that references the Jeep Willys . Good seeing Sean!