The INSANE secrets of smuggler stealth trucks!

[@codyviles7984]

I would listen to Chris talk about the first time he ate banana bread, cause he make it the most interesting story I'll hear all week.

[@anynonymous1585]

He could literally talk about himself doing taxes and he could make it interesting

[@Fastxfords99]

Very true statements. He can make any menial task the most fun and interesting stories you've ever heard lol

[@anynonymous1585]

Daang family gatherings? Are you related to Chris or are you just talking about you and your family watching videos with him in it?

[@flyingman7041]

Das sad

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

👍

[@sparksyg1932]

I’m 100% positive they call them coyote trucks because the people who smuggle are referred to in Spanish as “coyoté”

[@joshryan9735]

Yeah mate your right

[@luichinplaystation610]

Just coyote without the accent Also there's a mod for mustangs called coyote ('cojote') 2:45 I heard "cowdy trucks"

[@kefwals8722]

And why do they call those ppl coyotes? Because they stand out in the background and are easy spot and catch.

[@bonaconlodoset9264]

The accent goes to the second o and you don't put a tilde on it

[@8draco8]

For a guy who doesn't do drugs Chris have awful amount stories about drugs

[@stuartd9741]

LMAO! Asking for a friend...🤫

[@chiefrocka8604]

Ed’s never had a veyron or a mclaren f1 yet does videos about them so what ya sayin

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

There is this special rare sorta people running about completely sober'n clean and still way more off than any stoner anytime could get, no matter how much they would gulp or smoke.

[@opieg7333]

The business side of that business does not look fondly on use of the products it sells by those in that business.

[@The.Joker.0591]

He might not be taking/using drugs ANYMORE, doesn't mean he never did 😂😂😂

[@EdBolian]

The stories make the truck so much cooler. I love what Christopher has done with this thing.

[@Rskinsg1]

I couldn’t click on this video fast enough

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Ed

[@UltraRyan-uf9ox]

Happy birthday man @ed

[@joeljeffrey9139]

@Ed Bolian why are you selling all your cars? Found something interesting?

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Another Christopher story......AWESOME!! Much better than that low-life rabbit. Ed you need to shake that Rat from your neck. 😆😂🤣

[@bignerr2573]

One of my favorite people who shares their story's I could listen for hours

[@qalba3016]

Monkeys and the diving board are not now available for the first two weeks in a long period of time and the park was built on the fire department truck

[@christophermichaels]

Thanks Nerr!

[@ToolkiT73UK]

Ditto

[@bignerr2573]

@Rothr Warek I-O

[@VINwiki]

Always great to hear another fun story from Christopher!

[@CitizenSnips69]

Yep, you know we like Chris the best!

[@theanomalous1401]

Indeed, it is! How about a Fireplace chat or a Roundtable story hour with storytellers like Ed, Rob, Christopher, and Travis Bell. It will be a Viral masterpiece!

[@DL-lz6pj]

Christopher is a wonderful story teller.

[@STLTHF2]

He’s the coolest guy with the coolest stories !! Keep them coming 😎

[@enyionyeobia5103]

Thanks Christopher on the coyote truck update. Pls comeback more often.

[@JohnnyAFG81]

If that truck could talk. Would love to have beers with Chris and hear his stories over and over.

[@capcitys4173]

As a man who grew up in Laredo Tx I can confirm that this is a really common occurrence. Local car actions are always full of gems.

[@pelvicrock1794]

Are they really expensive or cheap for what they are?

[@kopski6531]

No better way to start the morning than with another gem of a Christopher story! Huge thanks for coming in to share these great stories and to the whole VinWiki Crew!

[@lifeofa200sx7]

NGL im doing the same thing LOL this guys always interesting

[@gdubya83]

Everytime. Kind of like, hey tell us a fkd up story

[@alfansomendoza8556]

Man i bought a f350 srw crew cab short box back in 2014 when i had a dealer license very similar story this one had kevlar padding in the doors and bulletproof glass all around and like 1/4 steel surrounding the engine bay. Found this all out after i got the truck shipped back to chicago but it was a 7.3 twin compound turbo just balls to the wall fast even as heavy as it was. This one had 5 mufflers on it all wrapped up. Its hilarious hearing about yours. 🤙

[@RealAGuy]

Do you still have that truck?

[@chopdogrulz1337]

That truck is dripping with character. It suits Christopher to a tee. So much better than a mundane dealership purchased truck.

[@Dafoodmaster]

dripping with some other things too

[@maldenfoster]

My dad bought an old drug smuggling truck... Thing is a beast ole 5.9 Cummins makes 600hp on a Dyno he bought his from the source though, that was a very sketchy experience...

[@sohara76]

"Unsmugglafy" this word is now in my permanent vocabulary. Thanks Christopher!

[@DaeronMaxedOut]

As soon as I saw the title I'm like oh this is Chris this is going to be good

[@qalba3016]

Smugglers have been a victim of the mail company in Middle and the police department truck was reported in the back of the park in the mail from the police

[@harrynelson9203]

We need a tour video showing us every single detail, make it happen ed 👍🏻👌🏻🇬🇧

[@tamarab8972]

I showed this truck to my friend in summer. He’s currently building 2019 RAM mega cab to look as neat as this from outside

[@trainzguy2472]

That sounds like the right way to do it if you want one of these. So many problematic stealth mods with these former smuggler trucks.

[@tamarab8972]

@@trainzguy2472 that’s true Plus this way he knows exactly there’s no issues. I’m certainly excited go for ride in once it’s done

[@ADADIZZLE]

Wish I could build my WJ like this with a supercharger or hellcat engine. It’s already lifted Dana 60 front swapped and no light bars lol.

[@Iskelderon]

He wants to drive it through third-world countries with bad diesel? I'm sure Ed and the guys have a few contacts to arrange such a trip to Britain! 😁

[@1koolkat76]

“Un-Smugglified” the truck. Lol great story as always.

[@alexsaucedo4930]

They’re called coyote trucks because they’re driven by “coyotes” which is what they call people who smuggle people in.

[@MrEazyE357]

I commented the same. I'm shocked he didn't know that.

[@pedrovalenzuela616]

Christopher is such a genuine person and has the best stories! It was a pleasure meeting him at the October Caffeine and Octane meet in Georgia.

[@christophermichaels]

Thank you Pedro! It was great to meet you! Stop by anytime!

[@dompdgaf]

Damn rabbit and Christopher back to back 🔥🔥🔥

[@dekhunter148]

I had the same thing with my first 300zx. Owned by the cartel out in Miami. 45 shells under the seat, two scales, box of extra baggies, some coke from 04, and a receipt book of all transactions. Somehow there was a old video that got posted to TikTok and my z was in it. We found the guy through image search and managed to convince Florida state penitentiary to let us talk to him. Built na motor? Doesn’t overheat like a turbo. Automatic convertible? You don’t have to deal with broken windows and you don’t have to shift and shoot. For a na vg30 with a stock air box I’m running at 269 wheel from the internal compression being raised, bigger valves, and jwt 500 hydraulic cams.

[@buildtime78years9]

Did you snort the cocaine is the only question that must be answered here

[@Kowalskithegreat]

@@buildtime78years9 duh, how would he know it was from 04

[@latoyaroland5287]

Wowwww I wanna know more

[@dekhunter148]

@@buildtime78years9 nah, it was probably still good being in a airtight container but yeah didn’t trust it enough. I did have my friend who is a chemist(masters at unc Charlotte) tested it and it was the good stuff but it just didn’t look right

[@dekhunter148]

@@Kowalskithegreat air tight box under the convertible top deck right between the seat frame and firewall for the gas tank. Sat there when Alejandro” the dealer” got arrested and the car just sat for a while till it got sold

[@samlandau372]

I love listening to Chris. He really seems like a genuine guy and knows how to tell a hell of a story. Love his videos.

[@christophermichaels]

Thank you for the kind words Sam!

[@robertperillo8738]

The Cartels could go legit selling these Coyote trucks lol

[@stuartd9741]

Lol yep. There's modified then there's cartel spec....😎

[@jesusrodrigues2471]

Yeah and when their masterful work catches it on fire who’s gonna come knocking on their door to file a claim🤣

[@iamgriff]

@@stuartd9741 More like, There is MIL Spec, and there is Cartel Spec

[@MrEazyE357]

Their income with the products they deal in now are astronomical. Nothing else is gonna bring in profit like that. Nothing.

[@sfm_x]

10:25 Ed and Chris' motto👌😂 'Seek out sketchy interesting cars cause you never know where they'll lead you'

[@nickpalmer5826]

Chris may be one of the most interesting people around. He has lived a heck of a life

[@SwapBlogRU]

Some people in the comments think he's a bit of a BS-artist. Which personally I don't think he is.

[@christophermichaels]

@@SwapBlogRU - Thank you Swapblog. My stories are 100% real. (If I was making these stories up I’d let myself win a little more often :) Thank for watching and for the kind words!

[@SwapBlogRU]

@@christophermichaels thank you for your stories, sir, they are awesome)

[@flaplaya]

Pick one type of contraband that you wish you would find hidden in one of these: Gold for me. Gold bars.

[@blairwilliams136]

No matter how badly my day is going I know I'm going to smile and laugh when Christopher is telling stories on Vinwiki!

[@ShawnChristopher10101]

Just wait till they start making electric ones...quiet, quick, and no heat.

[@aaronmenchinger]

Batteries still produce a good amount of heat, and probably not the best vehicle for creeks and small rivers. Although I'm sure the batteries are sealed pretty well. Submersible well,? Who knows but probably pretty well.

[@MishraArtificer]

No, electric motors make quite a bit of heat when under load. Otherwise Teslas wouldn't bother with having radiators.

[@brugai8917]

Last time I was this early, Rabbit narrowly escaped being listed as a cause of death.

[@nicholasorlando5450]

I love the intro tune so much, every day at 10AM I get a nice little groove going. Thanks for bringing Chris back on!

[@johnpulawski35]

i can't be the only one that straight up hates it? Always mute it. The stories are always so chill and the intro is so in your face and loud

[@antongolovko1149]

@@johnpulawski35 Whoa, How did you get it to be that you don't have a picture

[@lightsout8713]

This is one of my favorite cars that was featured in VinWiki, thanks for bringing it back

[@yotafan174]

The thumbnail let me know.

[@AD-ui6sk]

Knew as soon as I seen the truck outline love the stories it has 😂

[@chasepellettieri7128]

And to think I’ve seen this truck in person… so cool. Another amazing story Chris.

[@birdflipper]

Christopher is the best! Does he have his own channel yet? If not, he should!

[@atticus6572]

He does; I've seen it once. There aren't any videos I think, aside from having a playlist of his Vinwiki channel's stories.

[@ZGryphon]

It's like somebody bought the _Millennium Falcon_ and converted it into an exploration ship.

[@string2155]

I’d love to hear his story of how he convinced an alien civilization not to attack earth. That would be movie material.

[@teddy7746]

Their called coyote trucks because that's what we call smugglers in Texas "coyotes"

[@NorthernChev]

“They call them Coyote Trucks because they’re sneaky, I guess…” /facepalm 🤦. No. It’s because they’re driven by border runners called, “Coyotes”. Good grief. Now you know.

[@OG_DSM]

"An interesting car will always lead you to interesting people... " * Excellent outro comment ! ! ! *

[@JacksonEngineering]

Christopher always has my favorite stories on here, and that truck is probably my favorite recurring story

[@marcelojuarez7561]

THE GOAT IS BACK!!!!!

[@TwinTurbo50cal]

Rabbit is not in this video

[@TylerAdamsStopRewind]

Poopoo

[@49breal]

Christopher Michaels is an absolute F'ing legend

[@alexmcbride3666]

We love Chris keep these comin Ed!

[@MrJayrock620]

The reason these don’t show up too often is because A) they usually don’t get caught, B) they’re key pieces of evidence, C) sometimes they get shot/burnt up. But the one that might surprise most people is the better built ones they KEEP and use them to catch others.

[@StevenGarcia-im8rr]

"De-smugler-fy" is probably my favorite new word of the week

[@alale923]

My old man bought a bad ass chopper from a dea auction in Pennsylvania. The amount of amazing and outlandish vehicles they had in that warehouse had mine and my fathers jaw on the floor. The dea agent let me move a few cars to get the chopper out and that was too cool. He was told is it was owned by a pagan motorcycle gang member that was recently incarcerated. He was the muscle of the gang too and warned us how much those guys love their bikes and to be careful with it. Funny part is my father ended up selling it to a dea agent in our home state. Couldnt have found a more perfect buyer. Got some free fop cards out of it too.

[@rob_over_9000]

I'm a simple man. I see Christopher, I click.

[@gozzwizz]

They're not called "coyote trucks" because they're sneaky and hard to catch, it's 'cause "coyote" is slang for smuggler (usually of people, but I suppose the word could be used for any cross-border smuggling).

[@jamesford2942]

"Unsmugglify" what a great word.

[@David_Mash]

Christopher is definitely one of my favorite story tellers on here, but this video lacks his usual passion and comedy. Hope he's doing well!

[@brianpowalski3572]

Best funniest informative videos ever BEE 5

[@johnpadron5261]

They’re very common in south Texas especially if anyone is looking for an 08 F250 those are the absolute most common and most stolen by people who do this type of work

[@Dieselfan1997]

Exactly those 6.4s run like a absolute aminal till they blow

[@sheafloyd9904]

Petition to make Christopher the new Dos Equis guy

[@voodoochild7232]

never been a fan of huge overlander type trucks but this one is definitely one of the coolest vehicles and fully capable of having serious fun just about anywhere

[@N0ENEMIES]

"Unsmugglify" 🤣

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Man I’d love to go on a road trip with Chris! We would get along great lol I bought a 5.9L Grand Cherokee that was a drug smuggling supercharged machine lol oh how Idl love to sit down and tell a few of my past stories!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

@@pnnedbyvinwiki5942 Why would I want advice by someone pretending to be part of VinWiki? Get a life bud!

[@ae29productions]

I saw the thumbnail and without looking at the title clicked on it quicker than u can say fly

[@billtruett8593]

Thank you Ed, always like an Adventure listening to Chris, I’m sure he has more !!!

[@firehawk956]

Just look for them at auction in San Antonio Texas most of them are missing the back seat

[@7jnewk]

Smugglerfied is my new favorite word 😂😂😂

[@kevindokter9456]

Best storys come from christopher. This truck, the kkk thingy you cant even come up with these stories.

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

4:36 Built for a good time, not a long time

[@blainerollins4377]

Unsmugglify is my favorite new word!

[@Builttobeat]

I love the stories of this truck, gives me mod ideas to do to my truck

[@Patrioticmonkie]

Where can I follow this guy?

[@MrForcat]

Love this truck stories. I was talking with a girl and told her some cars and bikes got soul. She immediately moved her attention to another match, and Im still enjoying every minute I spend with any member of my fleet.

[@radfoo72]

"UnSmugglify"🤣

[@jfan4reva]

"The whole truck is a secret compartment."

[@andriodfusion]

Anyone know where the photo @ 10.14 was taken? Looks very similar to a spot near me in Virginia

[@christophermichaels]

That is actually in North Georgia Android, but I agree it looks similar to Virginia. Thanks for watching!

[@ragnarokncc3137]

5 minute story, 10 minute video. Not complaining, but we see you ;)

[@allrimmedout]

I like how the cop thought he was smart comparing a warm blooded animal to a truck that has a cold exterior, the truck should be colder then an animal.... the body doesn't heat up, almost could 100% guarantee they would see Warm body animal before they see a cold truck with the main hot object out in the open being wrapped in material that's made to insulate 1500°+. I'd assume they aren't going to admit they can be beat by drug smugglers... lol

[@christophermichaels]

I like your scientific approach but we’ve put thermal on several vehicles, including mine, and when they’re running, especially at idle, the hood temperature makes them easy to see along with brakes and exhaust. The turbo makes the passenger side from wheel well look like a campfire. Vehicles are almost impossible to hide from thermal which is why these guys were trying so hard. Thanks for watching!

[@ROOSTER333]

You didn't get lucky, it was fate

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Christopher and Rob are co-holders of the Southern Morgan Freeman title in my book

[@Tojoblindeye]

Morgan Freeman is from TN lol.

[@bamboohouse564]

Now i can see cybertruck, rivian n hummer can sell well with no engine noise. Faster speed too cartel can afford this

[@ashp5406]

Don't even have to look at the Pic/Video to know it's Chris ...

[@frostylapine]

“I don’t wanna say what branch he was in” VINWiki: #DEAauction

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I'd want to find that first guy that recognised the truck now it's been a few years, ask him what he knows because he definitely knew where that thing came from

[@noir-resurection4066]

I use to be contracted by some of those border agencies to make keys and stuff for the cars that would make it to the auctions. They do have some nice vehicles at times but trust me, you want nothing to do with them. Seen too many stories of mistaken identity. Plus they auctions move around. They don't keep them at the same locations.

[@sfm_x]

8:27 "unsmugglify this truck"😂😂😂

[@tommysmith9274]

Knew who it was by the truck

[@bensmith3116]

Christopher and Ed are by far the best story tellers on the channel

[@chuckfowler8875]

Man love your shirt just noticed it the Southern Clasic Smokey and the Bandit....where do I find one?

[@gcomplex217]

Same

[@CatWith-AHat]

I doubt the info behind how it was found is classified, a FOI could potentially get him the back story.

[@stuartd9741]

A mystery always sounds better.. Don't doubt what you say.

[@jacobabbott1560]

When you do double over valve seats and you cut them to be perfectly in tune with the size of the turbo, and you allow that much oxygen into that cylinder and you only had 100 horse overstock Injectors in an air dog. You can get a fuck ton of power out of those engines. The only downfall is the dowel pin drops and if it hits the fucking timing gears in the front when it does, it definitely makes a hell of a noise topping with smooth and the bottom end will hold a of shit ton of power specially, when you get all the new looks for the fully mechanical engine makes for a lot less problems. Specially, with the P pump you turn the injectors up on those pretty easy and honestly it probably had roughly 1800 hp and 22 to 2400 foot pounds of torque. I might be a little exaggerated on the horsepower but I’m not exaggerating on torque does Deyna 80s are fucking nasty.

[@northbound5493]

lol "had to" install a 5" exhaust

[@loganhess9056]

I'm sorry to be the black sheep here but these titles are becoming more and more clickbait. There were no "secrets". It opened with one clarification or rather an explanation of why the mufflers were rigged a certain way and then from 5-7 minute mark it's him talking about everyone's thoughts and reactions to the truck and then from 7 on it's him rambling about aspirations with it. I came for the "INSANE secrets". This is cheap and I don't expect this from you, Ed. Same with the car sale/burnt out chiron thumbnail leading to "i see it". I get it, it gets clicks but....don't go this route.

[@shaunscally8031]

And that's why you go with a Toyota Landcruiser or Hilux. Everywhere from Australia to Africa to south America you'll find parts. And if it's an older hj75 you'll fix it with a bit of wire and some cable ties

[@pomodraw]

they call them coyote truck cause a "coyote" is the guy that you pay to smuggle people/drugs/stuff from mexico to the US, I have a friend that always jokes about this at the end of the night at the bar, when everyone is putting money to pay the bill he is always saying shit like "is that to pay my coyote?" XD (EDIT): I guess is also important to mention that we don't just call "coyotes" smugglers, the coyote name can be applied to car dealers and pretty much to any people that's pretty "Smart" on closing sales or deals... not necessarily on the good way, so most of the time someone thats always looking to take advantage of someone else over some deal or sale.

[@yukonjack.]

Now he gave me an interesting backstory on a truck NOT my truck but one just like it..😉.WINK WINK LMFAO😂🙈🙉🙊🎯

[@old_romans]

YEAH YEAH, Never mind all this, which one of you is buying the burnt Bugatti in Key West? Is this why you're all selling your cars?

[@completefemboyr.n.g1308]

That trucks got more personality than some people I've met

[@suitandtieguy]

Oh my god right in the middle of this was the Morrissey Appliance commercial that uses the same stock music as Vinwiki.

[@jayv7404]

Another great story! Was able to meet Chris at a Caffeine and Octane back in the spring, great guy!

[@rustyshakleford5230]

I used that tuck to smuggle Dominos pizza into mexico. The cartels really like american pizza.

[@katarinareese8505]

Anyone want to buy my interesting Mazda bongo friendee? Diesel, 4wd, and camper like a westfalia. It’s now 25 years old so US legal

[@99bx99]

I love this guy's stories, but I wonder why he walks around looking like that, all the hardware stuck in his face, etc. I wish him luck trying to cash a check in an away from home bank LOL.

[@luislongoria6621]

I can't believe how much this yarn screwed with my head...There must be a ton of drug smugglers in the area because American Force wheels are really popular around here. Now every time I see a truck with a barrel antenna, I have to give them a taste of the air horn just to see if they're a drug dealer 😅

[@jacobabbott1560]

It sucks when you have to put fuel in that thing though feel like your semi truck driver and honestly probably could’ve done it with two fuel tanks but the single fuel tank was just way more convenient. Plus I needed a lot of fuel to tell that heavy ass fucking trailer that went with it.