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[@frederickmcconnell547]

As Ben becomes more comfortable with the camera I'm really enjoying his addition to the shop. GO BEN!!

[@ohiomoto]

Right?

[@TrevorDennis100]

He is super capable, and if I dare say it, he tends to get things right first time a lot more often than his brother. They have quite a team now.

[@andy9512]

I was just thinking that!!

[@TheAssasin380]

Crazy i was literally thinking of commenting the same thing! Love the Fab Rats Team, Ben included.

[@gettinbentfabrication9073]

Anyone else noticed at 21:05 the front frame was upside down I can’t wait to see this thing done keep up the work

[@actionsmitty]

Yes, the boys do it nice because they do it twice!

[@CarCapture]

I was like "errrrmm", Pause, rewind, play. "Yep, first time's a test!"

[@tmentele]

Came here to say the same thing...they just kinda skipped over that part 🤣

[@travismerrix4391]

I was reading the posts to see if anyone else caught it lol……… I had to rewind for a double take haha

[@jimweedon6550]

Also the upside down mistake on the evaporator at 19:35 they magically fixed by 21:35 to match 0:35

[@tjtobin86]

Ben's experience working on vehicles (for a living) is very evident in this video. It's great that you guys are able to share his real world experience with us. Paul's fab skills (and general mechanical knowledge) and Ben's mechanical shop knowledge is the perfect combination!

[@blainemccuaig5024]

Randall is a great cameraman and we love his accent. He also adds a lot to your stories with his humorous comments. Ben is a great addition to your channel and his pleasing demeanour is refreshing

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Paul and Michelle’s idea to bring Ben on board has made for some great knowledge and entertainment. We need to vote “Never Let Ben Leave The Channel”.

[@Craig_Narramoore]

Vote "Chain him to the show" 2022!

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

@@Craig_Narramoore 😆

[@joeyhoulihan2135]

I'll weld to that!

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

@@joeyhoulihan2135 👍

[@dave42chevy39]

Ben ain’t going nowhere!

[@timothymorrell4023]

Well i just got finished watching about 50 of these fab rats video's. what a fun family! thanks for the fun! It reminds me of wrenching with my brother in law back in the 60's and 70's. My first car was 1964 chevy nova SS convertable . i would ride people to high school in it and everyone would sign the top. i ended up blowing a piston in it and sold the car for $35. i have had 3 more 64 nova's since then. I just love old cars. again thanks for all the fun!

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

Great job Paul. Your brother Ben is a great asset to to your shop and deserves credit . We enjoy seeing you too work together.👍👍

[@Hilndr1701]

21:03 Did you put it on upside down?

[@edwarddoiron3569]

I noticed that also. 🙂

[@benjaminrushton7477]

“Get the old Salzaw out and vibrate your arms off!” Paul needs to write a book of one liners! Love you Guys! Have a safe weekend!

[@scottydogg38]

Eyecrometered the crap outta those! 😂

[@paulriversred7052]

He's definitely speaking the truth on the sawzal lol it'll vibrate your arms off for sure lol

[@Rideaholic069]

Paul, I really like to watch you guys work on your dads truck. Your dad would be proud having his sons, grandsons and nephew working on his truck. I like the golden nugget build but I like this build more. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

I really love the channel!! You guys are amazing! I like that your family comes in all the time. I wish I had a brother like Ben!!!!!! It’s wonderful to see guys working on things and not cussing, and bickering about stuff. I really enjoy all the channels that you collaborate with a bunch of good people doing great things. I love it , thank you so much for sharing. God bless you and yours!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

I've only been watching Fab Rats for a couple months, and became a fan of Paul's work. but now with Ben on board he seems to fill in the blanks were help is needed, Ben also brings knowledge, and a hearty helping of quality humor. I love watching Paul and Ben wok as a team. No drama just great work and quality content.

[@cameronellis8945]

I Love these half hour sit down episodes! Michelle is doing awesome!

[@kingplumber]

No mention of the new front frame being tacked in upside down at 21:08 and miraculously being right side up at 21:36 !!! Smooth editing! I love how all the kids come n go n help with various things. Everyone here is living the dream !!!

[@paytonruss55]

Build is looking epic guys! It's awesome to see how Ben has gotten comfortable with being around and talking to the camera. Dude bout to be a star! Great work guys.

[@willsmitherman688]

Love seeing this rat rod tow truck coming back around y'all are definitely doing grandpa Sherman's truck the justice it deserves!

[@backroads_motorsports3531]

I highly recommend you leave the out bolt closest to the fender out of the ac box. When the passenger fender is on it covers it up and then you have to remove the fender to get that one bolt out. I always love the content keep up the good work.

[@BassSniper209]

Hmmm

[@gayle4804]

Thank goodness you have Ben there with you helping you, Definitely an asset for you

[@denniswade1283]

21:08 that’s the moment Paul realized he put the new box frame on upside down. LOL You guys are really great!!! I don’t miss an episode. Randall and Ben are great assets to channel. It’s always entertaining when Michelle joins in, as well.

[@joelclark634]

just seeing if it fits i guess 🤣

[@francesrice7898]

Paul and Ben are a pleasure to watch working things out. What one doesn’t think of the other one does. Ben looking trim and happy. As a grandmother 👵🏼 I notice when my grandsons ( you guys age) are doing something different. Like quitting smoking or working out. They look happy. God bless you all and have a safe and happy 4th. 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🙏

[@daveswinington896]

Great vid! Along with Paul, I really enjoy Ben's addition to this video .. very casual, funny and smart guy to have around ...

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Ben's a great addition, I agree, especially with his impish like personality.

[@goldviper5280]

Paul, Loving that you have Ben and Randall in the shop with you. They are a big help for you.

[@tuddsmithers7101]

So cool to see your boys working on their own projects on the other side of the shop, invaluable experience. Great video thank you. Play through.

[@jamesself435]

“It’s about as square as anything else on this truck “ 😂 I absolutely love your building style!

[@edbenson98]

A hair out of square!

[@michaelcarlson2022]

The music choices are always on point in the editing... I love it.

[@marvincarter870]

This build on the Rat rod tow truck is looking good! Lot's of measuring and eyecromitor reading's going on to make thing's happen. Ben is doing an amazing job at getting the heater core and controls working correctly as well as nice cold air in the summer and having a defrost that works! Good jon Paul and Ben and Randall!

[@jeremyfenix8078]

There was something about the way this video was put together that just made it nice to watch. Great work guys. Can't wait to see it doing some recoveries!

[@sarahmoore3831]

Love watching Paul and Ben working. Great info guys.

[@taco472]

20:02 Looked like you guys leveled up the frame extension faster the time you put it on , upside down, then you did the second time . Oh , I forgot “ you do nice because you do it twice “. Lol 😂 Anyone else catch that? Always enjoy your videos, great work guys. Probably my favorite channel 👍

[@kaidenjanzen5682]

Old man’s grinning ear to ear up there watching you to work on this truck with each other great job guys doing that truck right keep it up y’all

[@Atlanticsoutheasthillbilly]

You guys are too cool. And lucky to be so close to your family. My brothers, sister and I are very close. Been watching for like 3 years now. Love the progression of it all.

[@FreeKnowledge1111]

Great job on the rat rod tow truck! Thanks for listening to the feedback and only using the stationary camera for timelapses

[@piercesteven600]

My family loves your family that means all of you ❤ don't listen to the haters keep doing what you're doing 💯 l was a millwright for 40 years I respect your knowledge and experience take care my friend

[@CantTakeJake]

Great progress on the build... But you know we all can't wait for the nugget build to be ready for Ed... Can't wait to see what kind of reaction he has even if it's lack luster at best..

[@hv002]

Agreed! Golden Nugget first priority. 🪙💛 Although, they might be waiting for parts...

[@randytolle6706]

@@hv002 wish they would report what the delay is.

[@hv002]

@@randytolle6706 once Michelle sees these comments, I'm sure she'll inclued them or have Paul include them. 👍🏻 They're pretty good about addressing the comments.

[@UberLummox]

Ed's gonna say it's too damn nice. I REALLY hope he tortures the holy hell out of it anyway and can enjoy it.

[@KJ-kw7gh]

Golden Nugget is Sunday video.

[@aaahtex902]

**THANK YOU PAUL FOR ADDING BEN TO YOUR CHANNEL = HE'S SUCH A GREAT & WELCOME ADDITION!!!** **THANK YOU & GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!**

[@michaeltablet8577]

Love your channel! Your content is great and the quality of the video with Randall and the new lighting just gets better and better! You are all awesome!

[@mulishapatrol]

Loving the fab rat's team Ben, Randall, Paul and the kid's and of course Michelle and all of the extended family cousins and friend's are all absolutely salt of the earth people and I love this channel so happy to have found it thanks to Matt's offroad channel.

[@timvanasen6711]

Fab Rat's was awesome before Ben now it's extraordinary the added knowlage & skills he has with the shenanigans of having 2 brother's working together we want Ben to stay forever, great job making progress on the rat rod tow truck, God bless ❤😉👍

[@Rusted_Link]

Michelle, thank you for getting my Independence Day Fab Rats special edition shirts to me today. We are leaving tomorrow to go to Bora Bora. We will display them with pride.

[@duckdivejuke6471]

haha, seen they put it on upside down first before switching it back at 21:03. Love the progress, can't wait to see how the challenge will go.

[@henkteekens3535]

Yep 😀

[@mikedesilets3324]

I had to do a triple take.

[@k5fireman]

Rat rod truck and the history of it is my favorite build videos! Can’t wait to see you out drive Matt with it! Keep up the great work!

[@MRMohnhaupt]

Anyone else catch that at 21:08 they tacked the front frame in upside down! Always good watching you guys work and problem solve!

[@scrumpyb5859]

They should put an Easter egg like this in every video. the challenge is for us to find it.

[@thebrowns5337]

Good spot!

[@bradevans8714]

I love that old truck you put around in. I am not mechanical at all. I have day dreams of fixing up old vehicles. Not nearly to the degree you guys do. I live vicariously through watching your channel. I'd love to own an old truck like the one you've got out there

[@jenniferjohnson6801]

I need an “eyecromiter” sticker or patch or something lol I love it when they say “get your eyecromiter out” 😂

[@RD-km4yi]

It's eyecrometer.

[@jenniferjohnson6801]

@@RD-km4yi lmao wow….my bad dude thank you for correcting me, now I know! 🙄😂 I bet you’re a lot of fun at social gatherings

[@dmorgan28]

Paul you and Ben work so well together. I’m sure enjoying this channel. Cool video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@i.r.oldairborneviking2823]

Awesome job guys! In my 68 + years I have found that there is no experience like, trial and error.

[@race_bannon1233]

Today's show was great! Nothin like figuring stuff out. Real life. Kudos!

[@beewithay6226]

That frame is looking great! I especially loved the part where you brushed right past it being tacked in upside down 🙃. Can't wait to see what it can do!

[@MrNobyn]

Nobody seen that!

[@RyanYounker]

Ha! I'm sue others saw it too. After I saw it I immediately came down here to the comment section to see if anyone said something. Others may have said something before you, but I saw you comment first. Good eyes! You and anyone else who caught it! ;-) And shame on Paul for not putting that in. I guess I'll just have to imagine a big ol record scratch sound effect. ;-) Love what you guys do! Those on camera and behind it. Keep up the good work!

[@OnzaRob]

@@RyanYounker We have all done that 21:07 upside down! that why you tack it first! :)

[@anthonylee2099]

Great video on the work on ur dads yow truck, Paul, Ben and Randall on video plus Michelle on editing. Kids working in the background. Kool🤙😎

[@amsmithonline]

"If I was a math-musician, we could just figure that out... but I'm a hands-onner". Love your confidence, Paul!

[@1944chevytruck]

Awesome job everyone!... thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@wes192]

Hey a/c tip from a guy in in the Arizona heat, put a blue orifice tube in that thing and it will cool much better, r134a needs a smaller orifice to get low side pressure low enough to cool properly.

[@kennethsmith6470]

We got a long way to go And a short time to get there Come on Son and watch ol' FABRATS run

[@lisaroe9588]

Hey Fab Rats. We love our new shirts and they feel so soft and comfortable. We love Fab Rats.

[@Westerntraveler]

Interesting that you got the Golden Nugget back in time to slow you down on the Tow Truck. Maybe it is so Matt can catch up with your Awesome improvements.

[@chancemackey3197]

I love the videos guys keep up the good work. Hope I wasn't the only person to catch the fact they put the new front fram part in upside-down the first time after Paul got it all welded together. Funniest part is that he even tacked it in place before catching what had happened. Ben has a wealth of knowledge he brings to the videos and having the rest of the family in and out here and there is great stuff as well. Keep doing what you guys do.

[@rednexpeditionoffroad3702]

This might come in handy, when bending offsets in conduit, I have a cheat sheet of multipliers I use based on degrees of bend. Bend deg Multiplier 10. 6 22.5. 2.6 30. 2 45. 1.4 60. 1.2

[@dr.floridaman4805]

Does that change with the size of the EMT?

[@rednexpeditionoffroad3702]

Nope

[@haroldphipps3457]

@Dr. Florida Man it will change with the bend radius. The zippedy doo dah way is to get the program for that. Calibrate your dies, then you can hit your number every time. Had a feller with it on his laptop when we bent some expensive S.S. tube for a platform on back of a boat. Otherwise, we did it like Paul.

[@rednexpeditionoffroad3702]

On conduit, the bend radius changes on different sizes of pipe but the multipliers stay the same. Example radius for a 90 bend in 3/4 emt is 6 inches, but radius for the same bend in 3 inch emt is 24 inches, but the multipliers remain the same for offsets. You are limited by the radius on the larger pipes, forcing you to use less deg and therefore longer offsets.

[@elmerexpress]

This one is a perfect example that genius and academia have little if any relationship to each other' Great job!

[@judd1971]

I laughed like hell when the crickets came on during the math problem LOL

[@mattc.310]

If you wanted to do the math you could rock a plasma table. Good looking out with the upside down frame extension. That Ben is pretty crafty. Anyone that's done it knows this stuff takes some serious time. It's coming together.

[@garykrause5870]

Hey guys, loving all the old chevy pickups, keep up the good work!

[@jimlight6952]

Here's a little trick I use when fabing something and need to figure out an angle you might find helpful. Simply take a piece of heavy gage copper wire and bend it to fit where your piece needs to go. Then get the angle from the bent copper wire and cut away. Takes a lot of the guesswork out and a lot of recutting. Enjoy your videos, especially the Golden Nugget. Jim

[@BandWidthExpired]

Nice Work! Any word on when this TOW-OFF might be?(i understand everyone is mid-build at this point) Will the field of trucks expanded for more competitors? Any idea on who might be "Judges or Refs"

[@SwedesGarage]

Anybody else notice that they tacked it upside down @ 26:31, hehe. Great job, Fab Rat is one of my most favorite channels 🙂 Cheers from Sweden

[@richardthomas1743]

Hello Rats! Thumbs UP!

[@northjohnston8642]

I like that you added Randal, then Ben they fit perfectly for your channel.

[@dennisgeroux4483]

It’s about as square as the rest of the truck. Ha ha. After a few rock crawls it will adjust accordingly. Good job on the fab.

[@bcslack09]

Welding is like playing piano. It take serious training and a lot of practice. I messed up BOTH and I am fascinated by both.

[@donethier7935]

Just a pet peeve of mine but if your going to totally pull your A/C and heater unit apart why would you not totally clean the shit out of it🇨🇦🏴‍☠️

[@dr.floridaman4805]

When it's a small piece to the big picture it is irrelevant. The purpose of snatching the parts out was to fix it, not pretty it up. I say it was a job well done. What Justin Trudeau did to those citizens is atrocious. Consider turning your pet peeve into a betterment for humanity

[@donethier7935]

Ya ok well why would you not get rid of all the dirt and grime that can wear on part’s, cleaning that grit has nothing to do with prettiness it has to do with better functioning down the road, as for politicians T-Gump, MTG,Boebert and your garbage of a state governor I’ll get my political advice from someone educated,why would you even bring politics into this conversation you clown🇨🇦🏴‍☠️

[@kengalvin4962]

Roll em up it won't rain. Never heard a true sentence. Keep up the good work team love what you guys do

[@robertthorgudmarsson4898]

First

[@stephenlewis8143]

That was an interesting & informative show gentleman. You both, gifted, talented & inventive in the mechanical arena. Paul has his pleasant quirks, styles & fun humor - kids, wife & diversity of you tube shows. Ben it turns out, is "made for the camera" with his warm smile and pleasant demeanor - & he's profoundly skillful just like Paul. If you wish to ramp up the You Tube visitors I'd keep featuring (at times) (Sir) Ben, talking and making "moves" with machinery or parts on a vehicle. And that's taking nothing away from "showman" Paul that also knows how to provide an amazing show, with regularity.

[@davidmartens7253]

At 21.07 almost welded that front clip of the frame upside down, glad to see I’m not the only one with hiccups lol. Awesome build can’t wait to see it finished!

[@theguccipilot]

Living here in Northern California, I also get excited when any rain comes!

[@buildingmaintenancedenver5087]

I love this channel, wholesome and awesome at the same time. 100% LEGIT

[@jerryb1234]

Welcome back Randal!, I think Paul and Rory is going to be the only real competition at the tow-truck event, Rory's team has good equipment, plenty of experience with recoveries, and working together, but Paul has new equipment, and Ben,🤞, lol, my money is on you guys, win-or-lose, 😉, your Dad must feel honored when he looks down and see's what you've done with his old truck, your a great son Paul, 👍, the nugget looks finer than froghair, you and Robbie have done a really great thing for Ed, I liked the dual meaning of the "BURNOUT" sign, but I found Paul's response too be rather puzzling tho,🤔, did anybody else?, great video as usual guys, and thanks for sharing.

[@2GuysandaBug]

Day off, too hot to be in the garage.....next best thing? Watch some Fab Rats while hanging out in the pool. Love watching it come together. Nice work guys.

[@glenwords3952]

Hey Paul!! I live in the world of heavy trucks, class eight. When we put a body on a frame. We always assume it is going to bend/flex. I think you need to assume the same. At least make room for any amount of flexing. It's just good practice. I'm pulling for you, but Matt's wrecker looks awesome. Rory is kind of camera shy so I don't know what to expect from him. Best of luck!!!

[@rattles3044]

Gotta be "Ice Cold with the windows Down" ! 🤔 🥶

[@frederickmcconnell547]

Exactly what I do 🤣🤣🤣

[@138NastyNate]

Say what you will about backyard Mechanics/Fabricators.....There isnt a auto Engineer in Detroit that could have done what they did to that frame without a computer and a CAD program and a week of number crunching and 3 different engineers fretting over the strength of the frame. These guys did it in a couple days with a Tape measure, level, and a square. Incredible gentlemen carry on!!

[@sabemajeen]

BIG action today...and many bodies and much progress. Well done!!

[@stwm2023]

Great tips, real fab and entertainment all in one. Thanks so much, please keep posting videos, you're all awesome!

[@MrBillsfishin]

You all are super talented... My lottery would be you and your team finishing my 73 K20...

[@rondumontier1187]

A Great crew Paul, including braden cam, Michelle with tools we need more of👌

[@michaelenewold9225]

"In theory" can create a LOT of scrap iron but it isn't scrap until it's no longer useful somewhere else. Lovin it!

[@jordantwood]

i love these longer videos. keep um comin' cuz we cant get enough!

[@iaintnofortunatesonkc807]

Another outstanding program. Every video gets better and enjoyable. I'm with everyone else it seems Big Ben has been a huge asset to the channel not just in mechanical skills but in comic relief. Thank you for sharing another fine video.

[@jasonkeith674]

I’m getting educated and inspired to get to work on my ‘75 Scout II ! 👍🙏🙏

[@CarswithNash]

Nice work guys!👍

[@SB-wq6qp]

These videos never fail to get my mood up

[@iamie153]

This wrecker is starting to remind me of great granddads axe. It's been in the family for four generations...had two new heads and four new handles. :-)

[@Gaspipenicklioni]

I lost my big brother and only sibling to a car wreck in 2010, I sure miss working on cars with him, those were good times.

[@josephmachie2713]

Nothing gone to be able to stop this tow truck I like it the front end and the frame is spot on

[@DrMuFFinMan]

There is plenty to learn while in school, but life is full of lessons we never knew we needed in tell we do. Always in awe of a life time of expediencies being put to use in a entertaining, instructive, and down right enjoyable way. Thanks Fab Rats, also for anyone wondering the shirts are super comfortable and fit fantastic.

[@slowlydimming4320]

Frame is looking good, as they say two minds are bettter than one, good thing you have a good second!

[@lonniet.2816]

THAT WAS SOME REAL GOOD FIGUREING OUT AND WELDING!

[@williamgreen9663]

Looks good guys . Your old man would be proud .

[@TheOldaz1]

Neat and tidy and everything clears. What's amazing is you didn't do it twice. Good job on the heater/aircon and eliminated the mouse - just need to figure how to keep them out in future.

[@anthonydecamp3126]

you guys are awesome y'all just showed me how to fix my AC and heat I now know what is wrong with it thank you so much for this video

[@unclebob870]

Great video y’all! Hello from New Braunfels Texas! Have a great Independence Weekend! 🇺🇸