@RobbyLayton

We added a hitch to the antique wrecker build, also some finish work on the fenders. Then setting a mock-up engine in for fitting and design. Yes we are going with an LS engine for fitment reasons and ease of replacement and upgrade parts. We decided to pull the engine out of Ol Blue to get some repairs done to it. We were going to put our spare engine in when we found a broken bellhousing on the transmission. So we overnighted one from @SummitRacing to get it repaired. Once on we ran into issues with the torque converter fitting. So we will be back to having all this sorted out at a little later date. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@marionsimonds5469]

Hahaha this proves exactly what I’ve thought about this whole build . Yes they’ve done some VERY NICE metal work on it , but it’s being built as a farce of sort . It could have a 4 banger in it and be all the same . Rory should practice what he preaches , IF THIS THING were being built for actual use . You want an engine with TORQUE not another wal mart special you see on every street corner . lol! If anyone remembers it , Rory also declined an ls going in mater , when everybody was preaching at him to put one in . Robbie has FRED the big block FORD they always bash , but neither Robbie’s , nor Rory’s FORD have had even a fraction of the work done to them that mater or ol blue have had done . lol!!!

[@trailmater]

And they will never be able to do what Trailmater does. I can't believe you are defending the most worthless big block ever. The 460 of the 80's and 90's was so detuned and choked due to emissions it has laughable output numbers. If you've actually watched my videos you would know Trailmater has a big block for pulling with a standard and the gears I have in it. This on is going to have an auto, with more gearing options and lower axle gears. Therefore as you sit on your high horse laughing at the peasants you insult, they laugh at your ignorance of the actual situations these trucks are used in and the different ways they are set up... Thanks for watching.

[@marionsimonds5469]

Well you’re kinda getting the wrong concept to the comment , lol it’s not that I’m necessarily defending anything , just making a point that all things non Chevy are not necessarily the junk you label them to be ! lol ! The 46O big blocks powered many many trucks for many many years , and no , of coarse the one you have , is not gonna compete with mater , because as I stated , it’s not had even a fraction of the work to set it up as such . lol my point was simply , that here again , you’re putting the second engine , in blue , already replaced at least one in Mater, plus numerous other driveline parts , and had ANY of it happened to your ford , the comments would simply be , well it’s a sorry ford ! Lolol!! at his was even the case over someone gaggleyanked fuel line connection .on it . Lolol. It’s comical ! Is my point . And thanks for all the entertaining videos ! Love watching ! Carry on sir !!

[@marionsimonds5469]

What’s going to be interesting to see the outcome of , is Paul putting an ls in his wrecker ! lol! Evrything I’ve seen of it since he pulled out the big block , it’s wide open spinning and digging to have the same power . I’m just thinking it will be more short lived, and possibly not be quite as effective , being that it’s missing this LOW END TORQUE you spoke of ! We’ll see I guess with time sir !

[@kevhunt0693]

Well at least Rory has done something cool with his life. Made some awesome rigs and making one more right now, not just being a bunch of keyboard warriors. Yeah he killed an engine in Trail Mater, he also completely owned it and didn't pretend there wasn't a judgment error, shit happens. As for busting parts anytime you ask what they are ask out of their equipment stuff is going to break, fact of life.

[@user-tv9uo3ot7x]

Can u plz do a motor build Series for old blue??????????????? Plz 🙏

[@bonacker9762]

Oh come on guys you missed a perfect opportunity to mess with Robbie by installing a Briggs and Stratton motor....

[@WasserSquatch]

Or as much as he's in harbor freight a predator 😂

[@robertheinkel6225]

Nothing bigger than seven hp

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

​​@@WasserSquatch 100% Predator "big block" 420cc going to the biggest is overkill... 😂

[@gregchewie3059]

Apparently you guys don't watch 'RobbyLaytonNation' you'd know Robbie hates Ford's so they should've put a PINTO engine in it!!! 🤣

[@agentcrm]

@@gregchewie3059 It needs to be something that will run for ever, but be completely gutless. So they can't just say "it broke so we're replacing it"

[@original-iceman]

Maybe consider cutting the radiator support tube, insert sleeves in each side and then bolt or pin them so they can slde off when needing to access the motor. Saves pulling the water pump and crankshaft damper.😀

[@Grokroot]

I am so happy you are keeping the hood intact, too many builders lose the hood and it just destroys the look

[@cdodge2996]

I guess everyone keeps missing this point... I couldn't care less what engine they put in it. It isn't my truck, I'm not building it, it's still going to be an awesome build.

[@Grokroot]

@@cdodge2996 I don't care what engine they put in it, if I did I would want a 6bt, or 4bt, I just love the hood the way it is

[@user-ud3iw2il3g]

High adventure and excellent humor at the Trail Mater shop!!

[@laurieboyle3338]

What a way to get a smile on our face just listening to you fellas at work. Very special happy team. Thank you.

[@Chris-lp3dm]

Rory, Mike and Shawn know what they are doing! It is very cool that you guys are putting so much effort to maintain the body lines of that nearly 100 year old truck! All while giving it solid steel structure for the hard jobs ahead. Very Cool Guys! :)

[@mojave_ric]

Robbie’s wrecker is looking great, you guys are killing it.

[@jesseleesamples]

This is such a low key build without much fanfare but I think it’s actually gonna turn out to be one of the coolest looking wreckers of them all. The fenders look awesome and I can’t wait to see it finished. I know during the summer you don’t have as much time, but I really hope you keep making build videos like these cause I love the work you guys do so much.

[@s.centralkeystone558]

Glad you're keeping the firetruck engine in Ol Blue!

[@rolandtb3]

LS looks at home in the truck. Those fenders and tow hitch look dandy. Replacing the cracked bell housing and sizing a smaller torque converter on Ol Blue. Then fit, test, run the spare engine.

[@logicalguy488]

Just look at Rory lying there welding and posing like a Sports Illustrated Swim suite model. lol

[@IndridCool54]

Shawn is demonstrating what my high school welding teacher called the ABCs of welding… Always Be Comfortable! 😂👍🏼

[@sparkyofsocal]

And remember Mr Shrink

[@steelmill]

He never built Submarines did he?

[@daviddillon6794]

Or welding only using a mirror 8 hours a day for two weeks....

[@jmclawhorn9203]

Shawn on the running board that's your calendar picture

[@LaDonnashielded-kc7zm]

Yes for calendar😂!

[@PavementOptional]

Of course it's an LS, it's the modern-day SBC. It fits in everything.

[@ddracing2257]

But its transsexual 😂

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

Because they are cheap and plentiful and SMALL they are narrow engines and fit into lots of small spaces.. Next cheapest power is the 5.7 Hemi,reliable powerhouses too..500 plus horse from a 5.7 with a cam swap and tune! Roughly 25% more cost than a LS .. Ford 5.0 Coyote is the most expensive and complicated modern engine to swap. Former Toyota Tech,now classic car collector and restorer for fun and profit...Never a Chevy fan but have a low mile 72 Chevelle SS 402 (buddy passed in the 90's and his family wanted me to have his car,since I worked on it,I refused but they dropped it off in my driveway,so I gave in)and very rare GMC Square body Sarge look it up Sarge! Plus,loads of Mopar vehicles 69-70 Charger 440&496 stroker (383 big block)..E bodies,C bodies..loads of engines as I rebuild them,my cousin does body,paint etc.I do engine/trans/diff things that make them go!

[@josephprentice8354]

@@mypronouniswtf5559 Toyota tech but didn't mention a stock block 2jz with some goodies have been known to stretch the 800hp mark ON STOCK INTERNAlS even been reports of 1000hp on stock bottom end. They gladly live on the limiter one of the benefits of the straight cylinders. Basically a jeep straight 6 with an extra cam and better port work and a lot more computery stuff they even share the same junk auto trans

[@turbojunki]

Awesome 427 in ol blue.

[@waynetaylor121]

ROREY is the GOAT of off road recovery........your team is exceptional....😊

[@mickeydevey834]

Don’t forget to tell Robby what needs to come off in the event he blows up that LS. Nah, if he doesn’t watch his own build, he needs the surprise!

[@ChonoMcStainygrass]

My brother had the same issue with a cracked trans bell housing on the Turbo 400 with a 205/203 doubler kit in his '79 K20 (it happened twice). After a little research we found that he was missing a brace that bolts to the bell housing/engine bolts on the passenger side, and runs back to the transfer case. Once we found and installed one he hasn't had any more problems. Hopefully your new thicker bell housing averts that, but you might want to look into adding a brace as well.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Thanks for the info.I didn't have a clue to the need,and when it comes up,I'll do right 1st time.

[@chuck6318]

That motor needs to go to Robbie's powdercoater who also breathes magic on LSs.

[@ErokCherokee]

I was really hoping for a Ford straight six 300 with a turbo on it but the LS is hard to beat.

[@the_dog_says_moo]

I've had 3 Ford pickups (86, 88, and 92) with the 300 I6 and all were manuals. Love that motor! They never die!

[@ErokCherokee]

@@the_dog_says_moo Did you see Powernation do a turbo 300 making 500hp and 600 torque?

[@dangerrangerlstc]

The LS has become the SBC of yesteryear. Like it or not, the engine has a HUGE aftermarket support behind it. The amount of parts available mean you can do anything you want with it.

[@user-yu7kw4sf7j]

I can't wait to what that old tow truck is going to look like after you r done with it

[@rogermontee8264]

Love how the LS motor fits in the Model AA wrecker.The fenders look fantastic and hitch build is very professional. Love the work you guys do.☺️☺️☺️☺️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@trkdrvr24]

Thanks guys

[@randysinger2673]

Next Up, LS Swap in Big D !!

[@ryanbean3548]

A true tall deck 427 is not and easy find, thanks for keeping it alive , people don’t realize that’s a old monster there

[@markcaldwell1245]

Awesome. I hope y’all can video the engine rebuild.

[@bradleymadosh911]

So cool to see how much fun you's have at work. Most people be fighting and telling on each other about work. When you have fun like you's do it the best job ever

[@larryfisher5796]

Roby is going to go Nuts when he sees his truck great job 👍👍👍👍

[@iffykidmn8170]

guessing he does not watch Rory's channel.🙃

[@maxblankinship5003]

Thank you guys for doing what you do

[@user-cc8xc5ec6o]

Regarding the tubing that supports the front of the hood, rather than having it welded directly to the front crossmember, weld plates on the bottom ends of the tubing that bolt to the crossmember. That would have made the engine installation easier and allow for future easier servicing of the front of the engine.

[@cherylrichards3868]

I’m so glad you put out videos regularly, I have serious withdrawals from the other yahoos

[@rachalhollier5679]

I would trust that engine on the trails of recovery, that’s what you’re building it for

[@55chevy327]

I love that you are keeping the 427 and going through it.

[@auroralance8546]

On that front grill bar, would be a good place for like those roll bar disconnects.

[@jordanchester3157]

Stock bore on that 427, longer rods and 454 Pistons=496!

[@skyepilotte11]

Nice job Rory, Mike and Shawn. It's coming along well.

[@4444design]

Friggin awesome to watch the progress! Can't wait to get to the final result ...

[@ArodiCruz]

This team just doesn't miss

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I can't wait for the final touches where you guys use brushes and rollers to paint the raw steel into 'Robbie' colors. Nothing would fit this better than it looking like a family built the truck they needed and would use 'Utah Billy' style.

[@Wesley-uo3rn]

Great stuff men.. Justin thanks for reading my comment on the live.. you do need some boots anyway but like I said you got this. Absolutely made a crippled dude's day. My hats off to the entire crew

[@1OldCutlass]

Yes, another installment of my favorite build. Looking good, guys!

[@jedclampett6466]

Been running a BBC in my '71 F250 highboy since 1979

[@roadtripaction7426]

Anyone that watches Robby’s channel knows LS was really the only option regardless of fit. 👌

[@kstricl]

I'd love for it to have been a Ford 351W... just to mess with him. It'd make Hillbilly happy though. Unfortunately, you're right though. Easy swap to a blown 6.2 in the future if he wants a lot more power.

[@mickeydevey834]

Robby do love him a LS.

[@user-kw1hz9fm2f]

Yes you are right about that. A good application 👍

[@richard3141592638]

11:07 Rory says, "I meant trail mater's engine". Great ep. Thanks everyone

[@martincraig2013]

Those fenders are awesome!

[@paulsthormes251]

Looks great!! 👍

[@wamrfixit2]

At least the spare engine is the right color for ol Blue

[@smashthereds414]

Chad's fab has grizzilla , way mo betta !!! 😊

[@turbojunki]

This thing is gonna be cool as hell. I mean it’s already cool as hell.

[@BG-vq9fd]

An old friend of mine had a 383 Cuda daily driver that he sometimes raced. During the winter he would pull the good engine and put in a 383 2 barrel.

[@jaywebb3105]

You don't have a lot of room in there for a radiator or a fan. Maybe an electric water pump and an electric fan will give you enough room so you won't have to push the motor back much more. It's going to be an awesome rig. You got to love those old trucks.

[@johnnyadams1755]

You're doing an awesome job on Robbies truck and being proactive on blue.... am I watching the right channel? 😮

[@TumbleweedRancher]

Past it's expiration date! In a nearly 100 year old vehicle. Good one Mike.

[@mattc.310]

Man, that converter issue sucks on ice. The wrecker build is coming along nicely.

[@randyengle7691]

I was sure you guys were gonna have to widen the hood and radiator shroud/grill. But that looks great!!! Good job! Should have put a small electric motor in there (like angle grinder sized) and some junk batteries and announce i That step was done…just to watch Robby’s reaction😂

[@bradleymadosh911]

I Love how good the LS motors run compared to all the fuel injected engines before it.

[@KyleC2OO7]

Amazing video guys! I really enjoyed it!

[@danreed5660]

Making it Ford tuff with Chey motor cool

[@Joe-ep9jg]

Haha, I have a 31 Ford Model AA truck that was missing the seat and I too used a Jeep Wrangler back seat in it!

[@KALGSO]

MOTORS ARE ELECTRIC THE CAR WORLD MUST CONFORM!!! One burns gas ones burns magic

[@user-gz6zq1yj7t]

Been watching cuz well I watch all the UTAH tubers I guess buta enjoying the build and design, awesome truck!!!

[@stanleybridge]

Thanks guys!

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 😀👍

[@waynezylik5366]

Great content Rory . Amazing fabrication skills your crew has.

[@JY-vr8ok]

Helping people with the knowledge you’ve learned! That is! And I guess those with a lot of knowledge that doesn’t apply to being stuck on the side of a cliff!!😂😂

[@tt600pch]

I love the old real steel cars and trucks. I have a 1927 Dodge coupe that was made into a "truck" back in the gas ration days. I brought it home thinking what a cool little wrecker it would make. It's on the list..

[@grimsoul0]

The only problem with "the list" is it never seems to get smaller. ☹

[@petermccuskey1832]

Outstanding!

[@SirensC3]

That is the engine I would have picked. Nice work boys. That truck is gonna be really sweet.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

You guys made it through a episode w/o any blood or finger smashes!

[@sumosteve665]

I'm not joking when I say this so please don't flame me; The level of craftsmanship on this truck is by faaaaar the best I've seen in a long LONG time. The tube bending. The stretching. The stiffening. The motor placement. All juuuust amazing. I mean it, the work being put into this baby is just mind blowing. Well done guys!!

[@gardenrailroadingjointhefu3379]

Very Cool!!!

[@kenfrazier616]

great series and a sound build

[@Bama1963]

Nice build. An LS is most always a good choice.

[@JThelen1031]

Built Ford Tough with Chevy Stuff! When I was a young teenager, my dad bought a 1939 Ford Deluxe Sedan. First thing he did was rip out the flathead for a Chevy 307. He's still got it, but I think he's running a crate 350 now. Great car, fun to drive, parts galore. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@IBRich62]

That was crazy on how broken that trans bell housing was and still worked.

[@GruesomeJeans]

Robbies tow truck is looking really good, and that enjoy fits just perfect! Pretty unfortunate about the new bellhousing issue but, you guys will have it handled. Hopefully the back up motor runs good enough to keep you guys out on the trails till the tall deck is done!

[@jeffm2214]

All you have to fit in there, I guess that boat anchor will do. Hell, it ain't in the Mater Fleet, which is good. It's too bad you didn't have room for an old 300 6cyl. I tried blowing mine up. I checked the gas, filled with oil, and it just kept going! Hell of a motor though. Nice build guys

[@royunderwood7514]

Great video. Camera work and editing is excellent.

[@tedfisk1211]

Looking forward to the finished product

[@LeonSteelpaw]

I just hope that LS gets a nice look-over before its put in for good

[@jamesbigham9036]

It was comical the way Rory answered the phone when Mike called. His response was no wasn't a hi is everything ok just an automatic No 😂. I always look forward to your videos and you know when says you should use a guard for safety that you probably should.

[@TripleXclown]

The Corvette intake is shorter and they have a slimmer oil pan.. stuff I learned from the Peck bros..

[@patcoder7308]

300 6 with a turbo in the aa. They make crazy power

[@13jq]

We don't need to stinkin radiators! HOLY shoe horn batman!! Yeah Hector. You need to come back. We have a follow up job for ya.

[@4thgradedropout980]

Thank God.

[@triman95]

Guys, Trailmater is awesome, the Rat Rod Wrecker is incredible, and I don't have a word for Matts Wrecker, but this one will be, as far as appearances go, the coolest looking one!

[@BigBlockon60]

I love you guys are always laughing and joking.

[@detectoraid5985]

Them running boards need bass boat swivel seat mounts for crew :) Daktari style recovery 😂

[@tyendor666]

Daktari ...Wow I had completely forgotten about that show ... I used to watch it back in the 60's.

[@UncleManuel]

Uhm, why was "Welcome To The Dangerzone" playing in my head? ...... Oh right, Mike was handeling the cutoff wheel. 😁😁😜😜

[@1944chevytruck]

good job!

[@Lichor2369]

Honestly it's nice to see someone else have these kind of problems, not that it's a good thing just lets me know I'm not the only one who runs into these problems. Find a solution, but the solution causes 2 more problems...

[@kenshaum3994]

The tall 427 was my favorite engine

[@micah6855]

My dad always said pre ww2 steel was different. He said he never had a bolt that was rusted so bad that you couldn’t turn it out. The. He would send me out to the pile of assets to go harvest some part of piece of steel and I would be amazed how easy each bolt or screw came out.

[@MrPhils1958]

2:45am in Oz. Morning all

[@retasmith472]

Get to bed, after the vid. Lots a love from Canada... lol

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

Ole blue getting all the attention

[@maxironpaw]

Never seen a replacement bellhousing for a monocase automatic. That is very cool. And that metal whiz wheel blade sure cuts fast.

[@gregb76]

Come on Mike you act like it's cold in there start a fire. Great job guys hopefully everything will work out.

[@JonathanBirch7]

Awesome video. Keep on living your dreams. Regards from South Africa.