We Found The Perfect Vintage Piece for the Old Rat Road Tow Truck!

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[@dannop2562]

Randall, the OG!! Props for driving with NO BRAKES, ONE HANDED, and still OPPING THE CAMERA!!!!!

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

right? I am sweating bullets watching this LOL

[@GonzoOffRoad]

It’s really cool to see you continue your dads dreams on his tow truck. I look forward to all your videos but really love the ones involving family ties as well as videos where you selflessly help others in need. Keep up the great work Paul and crew!

[@lanedouglas2165]

Wish I wasn’t old, my memory has faded a little. That’s a Holmes, 480 Hydraulic, or a 600 Hydraulic, I think. Body and twin winch built in Newbern, TN, or built in Ooltewah, TN. I left Dover Corporation in 1978, Dover owned the Ernest-Holmes name until mid 80’s. After Dover sold to Challenger, manufacturing was moved to Ooltewah. Miller Industries in Ooltewah probably still has parts available.

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Randel handled that like a pro. Looking forward to this project.

[@Ghillie30m1]

This show is much more than just building trucks. you got something special

[@tughillbillyhomestead]

The cab and front of the yellow tow just may work for Matt's heavy wrecker idea 💡

[@tyendor1952]

That was my thought also.

[@1oldskoolluvr]

Nah, won't work with how Matt has described his vision. I mean, yeah, it could work, but the hood on that C70 would need to be extended to probably double it's current length. With Matt's wrecker being so tall, and the cab being set back as far as it looks like it will, it also needs a butterfly style hood design for easier access.

[@tyendor1952]

@@1oldskoolluvr And now we know he plans on using an old IH cab from the late 50's or early 60's

[@wesman7837]

@@tyendor1952 isn't that one of the first things we learned about it?

[@danpayan9468]

Aaa Nor Cal we're yellow with blue

[@gordbaker896]

Beautiful Grille Guard and Spotlights.

[@dannop2562]

I grew up hanging out with my dad in his buddy’s tow shop and Standard station-if anyone remembers what those were… Anyway, this ‘vintage’ paraphernalia brings a lot of nostalgia to this guy’s heart!

[@dannop2562]

…And the “Brake Cushion”… Yeah, we did that a time or two (dozen)! More than I care to share or remember!!

[@timothygeiger8271]

Oh hell yeah, many of us are old enough to remember those days.

[@gapster46]

Believe it or not, we still have one of those. Same guy has owned it since the early 80's and he’s busy as all get out. I buy all my tires there.

[@dannop2562]

@@gapster46 Nice!! I wish I’d been in a place to buy up our buddy’s…

[@timothygeiger8271]

@@gapster46 you can still see a few around every now & then. Mostly in small town America, where people aren't always rushing around. I know of one in the area i live in the Midwest.

[@__KNOX__]

Oh My Gosh… we bought a building about seven years ago and in the trusses was a huge metal frame..heavy as all heck.. never knew what is was but Now I Know.. the chrome front bush guard on the yellow tow truck Paul just picked up is exactly what it is. Boy that think is heavy. Thank Fab Rats for edumacating me Again!

[@mrmagoo9901]

This was a damn good episode. This and Matt's are my top two every morning with my coffee. Thanks folks and God bless!

[@novavroomvroom6809]

Randall is a beast when it comes to driving with no brakes...!!!!

[@thelonewrangler1008]

Paul just passed the best dad test. Supportive but brutally honest. "It'll be a good truck but it's a turd now"

[@woodrowwilliams1812]

Kind of like the Coronet.

[@1oldskoolluvr]

@@woodrowwilliams1812 oh, i'm sorry, i didn't realize they needed to give away a show car to their fans. Oh wait.....they don't. Just like they don't need to give anything back to those of us watching. I'd luv to be able to have the chance to win the Coronet.

[@georgeweisbrod1876]

From the smellyest turd comes the best crops

[@perrymahnke886]

Thank you for sharing another great video that reminded me of the time my 68 VW Baja Bug died along the road. My Dad came with his Square body C30 & we used some really big rope to tie the tube bumper on the Bug to his extended trailer hitch (it was perfect for the turns). It towed like a dream other than my Dad going 65mph & me having a death grip on the Bug steering wheel while helping turn in the corners. Nothing better than great memories with Dad!

[@williamjones9099]

The ole man’s looking down smiling my friend he loved that truck and I’m sure he loves seeing you expanding its horizons

[@scottcochran384]

if your not using the wheel lift I might suggest you add Hyd, spade's to the rear to support and help hold ya in place when winching.. after many years working in the towing industry I promise they help. make your feet dual purpose.. a flat shoe or flip up as a spade for soft surfaces..

[@haroldphipps3457]

That'll really shoot his weight savings idea. And the travel they would need to get high enough to get out of the way, AND extend far enough to anchor would be tough. A stiff leg is awesome!

[@carlholm2765]

He's not going to have much weight savings after he beefs up the frame to handle that boom.

[@wesman7837]

@@carlholm2765 he's not going to be dropping ANY WEIGHT when he adds the hydraulic system, and that boom! He's going to be ADDING A LOT OF WEIGHT, he will be AT LEAST a thousand lbs. heavier by the time he switches to the hydraulic system, and that's BEFORE adding fluid!

[@davidsanders4703]

Fabrats to 1,000,000. Papa Sherms towtruck is gonna be really cool

[@charlesagens3913]

Run the towchain through a large pipe chain up tight, the pipe keeps u separated and stops the dead car

[@wesman7837]

Oh yeah I forgot about that old trick, but yeah that's a great way to do it!

[@willsmitherman688]

You know grandpa Sherman is looking down smiling knowing that his truck will be towing cars and making tons of smiles and memories for future generations! Might wanna pull the bed off that gmc and toss you a 3500 or a custom flatbed and have yourself a scrapping truck once wok pull the motor and make it happy again. Hope Michelle has recovered from the accident and is no longer sore!

[@lastresortrescueandrepair]

I guess I’m Vintage, because I remember when that Holmes bed came out, the first Holmes rig I drove was a 440 bed with a PTO drive, late ‘60’s early’70’s. I watch all your videos every week and most of the old ones plus the demo derby ones. Keep it up !!!

[@karlweiby2307]

Nothing better than a couple of buddies bump drafting down the highway

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Randall has the calmest disposition, one handed, no brakes and still calm as a cucumber. What a rad build to follow along the Grandpa Sherman Ultimate tow truck transformation

[@saltymouse1813]

Reminds me of towing cars with my grandpa. Good times!

[@JanetStMary]

Love the tire for the tow truck brakes, funny stuff, it's going to be a great challenge making one tow truck from two. You can do it. We're sure it will be amazing. Your Dad would be so proud.

[@francesrice7898]

Awesome as usual. Randall you are doing a great job at everything you do. We love and appreciate you. Michelle, you are a beautiful lady and you and Paul are so good together. Your family is beautiful. We love you all and can’t wait for the next video. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

I have been wondering about old Yeller. That chrome grill needs to live on the wall of the shop. Nice driving Randall being the guy with no brakes 2ft from the tow truck isn’t fun for long 👍

[@jakewatts7302]

The World needs more people like paul and his family

[@davidblume482]

Love the channel. The connection to your dad is awesome and you continue on with your own boys. Glad to have Randall along on the show too. Keep ‘em coming

[@jakemorris6953]

Great job on the advertising, short and sweet. I'm really excited about this wrecker build.

[@larrydavidson3402]

That will be a awesome wrecker when Paul works his magic.

[@thecapturban]

Oooooohh... Yall gonna make Rory jealous! Yall better stop that🤣 The Mater influence is real yall😎

[@knightshappyfarm]

Paul, you are like a kid in a toy store! Love watching all that excitement as the gears in your mind start creating what will be. Great stuff.

[@johndudley1800]

I like my new fab rats sweatshirt.wanted black but grays ok.wife got crazy idea.says i need to take it off now.something about it needs to be washed.hope i survive.have good one folks.nice wrecker.wish me luck.

[@rodneyhendrickson5094]

That's going to be nice when you get it done I like that old body style my Dads milk truck had that body on it I would love to have an old truck like that with that body on it Thanks for sharing Paul

[@Mesamanpruitt]

Nothin like a good tow with a bro! nice boom! I would love to get a fab rats burger a stop and say hi this fall when I finish hiking the Hayduke Route in Zion. This is an awesome build Paul, bless all the generations of your family!

[@billseibel2563]

Need to use that Holmes lightbar on grandpa sherm's t-truck too. Light it up!

[@sparkyofsocal]

I think the light bar could find a new home on Sherm's reinvented ride.

[@jeffhyde7934]

All can say is today is a great day! Get off work, look on KZbin, and a new video, sweet.....get home, and check the mail, and BAM! a brand new fab rats t-shirt, super score!!!! My wife heard me saying I wanted one, and she got me one!!!!!! She's a keeper!!!!!!!

[@RonSales]

You need to harness the tow cradles might come in handy for those broken axle tow jobs.

[@briantimbs429]

Nice looking weather to work outside...nice change of pace ! Timbo !

[@scottkrieger4701]

I hope u keep the amber light bar and use it on the new tow truck for off roading.

[@johnkranz4004]

That’s going to be a good part of the project

[@FBI20-24]

30k views and only 5k likes! come on guys hit the thumbs up! These guys are great!! keep up the awesome work Fab Family!

[@charlesshay9946]

Cannot wait to see your dad's truck finished. He is proud of you can guarantee. Love how Randall did without brakes that can be scary done it a few times myself. Love how close the family is. Keep up the great work cannot wait for the next video.

[@rickworkman4034]

Paul love being a mechanic, I was big truck mechanic for 35 years been retired 12 years don,t miss it all have a good life to your family.

[@igobyscooter]

Grampa Sherm's (aka: Old Rat Road Tow Truck) truck is gunna be so awesome when you're done! Can't wait to watch your magic ✨️.

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Damn that grill guard on the yellow rig is sweet!

[@4wdtennessee459]

Can’t wait for this build.

[@alcastillo4901]

Morning from Rio Rancho,NM. Can't wait to see the outcome. Just gotta wait for future videos. Ha, funny. You guys pretty much do what we (dad,r.i.p) did for getting stuff done. Seems like the only way find good old rigs are in small towns and word of mouth...your back surrounding landscape looks close to home (upper northern NM) Cuba,NM. Always looking forward to Fab Rats videos.. keep them coming.. have a wonderful week/weekend 😊

[@karlschwaber7006]

having lived in Espanola, I see what you are saying about the scenery. Both states are beautiful.

[@larrycrouse]

Wow this show just keeps getting better me and my buddy who I just lost in Dec used to do this kind of crazy stuff all the time. Thank you for the memories

[@pieterv6984]

Awesome project. I am excited. I can see as much repurposed materials as possible going on this build, just to keep in the spirit of it.

[@marvincarter870]

That new boom and winching system is going to be awesome for Papa Sherm's dream of having an awesome tow truck. We love that you are continuing with his dreams. Get er done!

[@JamesBrown-hv1xu]

Awesome! Dads smiling down on you! Please be safe! And my God Bless You And Your Family! ❤🙏❤🙏

[@CMcPhail]

Good times! Brings back memories. My stepfather once towed me home in a 76 VW Bug that only had the e-brake to control us both on hills...I was 14 and in the Bug. Could've forged a diamond that day if I had some coal...

[@TACTICALGRASSHOPPER]

I’m just gonna go ahead and say it.. Well, This is the best KZbin channel there is. Plain and simple, when Y’all wake up in the morning You just build excellence! 😂🇺🇸🤙🏽

[@aheike35]

Just something about the sound and look of that ol tow truck. Being from Michigan and living in grand junction for a spell my favorite rigs out that way were the good ol cowboy classic. The sounds the looks. Love it the way it is but totally understand the updates it needs.

[@mrpopps6322]

Love the interactions all of you have. Reminds me of when I used to help my dad and when I finally had my own turd to work on. Keep on keepin on

[@oldmacfarlanecrafts8819]

Great job flat towing that beast! Just like Paul said "gotter handled" or as it should be now "gotter Randalled"

[@John-ve3gg]

Should be a tshirt

[@jj-zy6gc]

Thanks for producing quality family-oriented vids. “Like the good ol days.”

[@memberofthechurch8714]

Great harvest truck. Keep putting out the videos. We love them all.

[@daviddoud1535]

Love the new banana , Paul 🔧

[@reddog543211]

great project Paul....gonna be a outstanding tribute wrecker when dun !!..... hats off !!.... good job swingin Randal !... editing orgasmic !😅

[@N_A_RLW]

Put Comet on a Green Scrub Pad & use Soapy Dawn Dish Water to get surface rust off and then wash again to clean all the Comet & stuff off. Tip from 406 Garage (KZbin). I am a old man with a old plan.

[@XHollisWood]

Yahoo SHES comin together Fab Rats , thank you for sharing Paul & FB Team 💛🇺🇸

[@kurtjensen7930]

I think you need the lights off the top of the cab on the tow truck!

[@strerling]

There was a video where a you guys were getting ready for a trip or a job, a guy walked up and said he started binge watching your channel and Matt's channel... I could understand why he started binge watching you all's channels, they are interesting to watch, to see how you guys have evolved into a couple of the most recommended tow companies in the area! Keep up the awesome videos, after watching a few of the newer videos from Facebook I had to get on KZbin and watch from the beginning. Definitely binge worthy channels between #fabrats and #mattsoffroadrecovery.

[@michaelwinter9733]

Great wrecker body. That Holmes 1100 will do anything. Just an amazing unit.

[@donlapierre8145]

That's gonna be an awesome offroad tow truck! That boom is gonna grab nothing and everything! Looking foward to seeing this project continue!

[@racer193wr]

I like the nylon bridal they are easy to carry. The only bad thing is there is no making them shorter for use on the roll back.. the other thing is they tear easier when they are cold (maybe frozen) for some reason. I alway thought it'd be sweet to put the holmes wrecker without the heavy steel body on the back of a medium duty square body but use the box sides so it looks great.. kinda get to watch some one do it here thats kinda awesome..

[@888johnmac]

that tow truck is perfect .. it's got everything you need , even a pair of dollies

[@jesselyall7519]

Awsome project y'all have!! Can't wait to see it when it gets done! Keep up the amazing work! Godbless

[@garyhopkinssr8561]

If only I could be there I would enjoy helping Papa door out in his Scrabble pit I've been doing that kind of stuff since I was 13 I know all about rock plants and everything and I'll tell you what it would be fun.

[@stevehaken]

Like the new tow truck parts... Should be perfect for your needs.

[@michaelhuven5659]

Can here the love for his dad when talks about the stuff they done together!

[@joshuazientara4452]

I love watchin you guys wrench on stuff.

[@mtevilone]

That towing job reminded me of a trip a buddy of mine and I did back in the early 80's. He had a Mercury Comet sitting in Bountiful Utah at his mother's place. We towed it with a chain behind a hopped up 56 Chevy stepside pickup to Sheridan Montana. The Comet had no engine, but still overwhelmed the brakes going down Malad Hill. He did not see me waving to go faster, until I pulled along side. LOL We had a wheel bearing go out near Blackfoot Idaho, and a guy let us use one of his bays to work on it. We could not get the race off, so I smoothed it out with emery cloth, and finished our trip. That sanding job must have worked, as it held as long as he still had it.

[@joecampbell6665]

Great Project...Good Luck

[@andersjakobsen9906]

Being from Norway, - it's quite fun to watch what you can do with your cars in different places. I'm telling you. If you didn't get caught. But was stupid enough to post this. You had been walking for a long time. And all the modifications you guys are doing. And its still "road leagual" Puts a smile on my face, every time 😄 Cheers...

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Paul you find all the cool deals 😎.

[@tuddsmithers7101]

Note: Randall, safety glasses will keep the rust out of your eyes. good project, good video. Play through

[@wackowacko8931]

An easy way of towing something that has no brakes is to run the towing chain through a piece of pipe (2 inch, so most hooks will pass through) that is at least 3/4 the length of the chain. The pipe will prevent the towed vehicle from hitting the vehicle that is towing. The chain will take up most of the force, you will feel a jerk but not a neck snapping force.

[@donm.1068]

THIS IS A GOOD IDEA!! It makes perfect sense.

[@RandomsFandom]

A steel pipe with a chain bent in half and run down until a loop pops out, then you put the loop over a ball hitch and choke up the pipe. Then wrap the chain around the torsion bar/solid bumper. It will keep them farther away, and more directly connected. I call it a “drag link”.

[@hedalope]

The tow truck is going to be a beast!

[@TxRiderDave]

"I don't see what could go wrong!" I think I've heard that before on this channel. That boom will be a beast on the tow truck

[@alexmckoy8221]

Best channel on KZbin!

[@MikeBaxterABC]

3:15 I had a '66 Chevy Van (the flat faced ones) for my work truck, and it weighed a full 3 tons with just my tools in it. Straight front Axel made it easy to add leaf prigs, and I swapped in a 14 bolt rear end (it was 2" wider than the front wheels :)

[@ervinnez6713]

Grandpa Sherm's tow truck is a beast...pull that other tow truck like nothing...👍🏾👍🏾 two thumbs up for that

[@smcox1991]

Those winches move slower than molasses but I bet there’s nothing that can stop them.

[@ewood88]

Matt needs the cab off that old tow truck for his heavy wrecker build. It's even the correct color.

[@akamadmaxx]

Im excited to see what you do with the rollback

[@haroldphipps3457]

I love it! Holmes 1200 Trooper. The hydraulic replacement for the twin boom Holmes 480. The 1100 Cadet was the same boom, but single winch, hydraulic replacement for the Holmes 440. Bad news for your diet plan, that boom extend cylinder and the boom raise cylinders are HEAVY. But the versatility is well worth the weight! And, a chrome push bumper,, amazing.

[@lanedouglas2165]

Harold, after Dover sold to Challenger, and manufacturing was moved to Ooltewah, TN, did they change the model names? I thought it was a 480 Hydraulic, I worked for Dover, manufacturing in Newbern, TN, and don’t recall a Trooper or a Cadet.

[@haroldphipps3457]

@Lane Douglas the 1200 was the very first small hydraulic twin line, and I THINK it was still Earnest Holmes. Shortly after Holmes sold to Dover. IF I am remembering correctly. Was also the first small wrecker you could get with a wheel lift. From the factory. Was a pretty awesome time! Wreckers converting to hydraulics. Wheel lift improvements. Heavy Duty under reaches were pretty new. Lots of improvements in rollbacks. Then the innovator that put a wheel lift on a rollback. That was when we found out the 1 ton wasn't fit for that service anymore. Tow shows were huge!

[@haroldphipps3457]

@Lane Douglas I was a touch off on the names, the 1200 was the Commander. The 1100 was the Trooper. Was Jerry Holmes at Challenger or Century? He got upset at Dover because they were dragging their feet on hydraulics, and whatever company he went to, brought out the first hydraulic, and then everyone was trying to catch up.

[@schweglerd]

good day everyone!

[@toddpaul9002]

Woohooo , finally we get to see the oldmans tow truck being built, im sure ur dad is proud in heaven that ur going to be fixing his tow truck n and by the looks of it , its goin to be a awesume tow truck 🥇👍🙏❤️

[@dave499]

This build is going to be awesome!

[@polypolpol]

I love it when you guys do sketchy stuff 😂

[@73Shovelhead68]

My uncle had a yellow tow truck almost exactly like that. When I was a kid my cousins and I used to go all around the junk yard. Good memories.

[@henryg683]

That’s an awesome boom on that truck can’t wait to see it on grandpa’s truck!!!!

[@atinygrilledcheese4296]

randall needs props! solid dude

[@totaltreeservice4870]

This is going to be the baddess tow truck ever I can tell you that much, keep the hard work Paul . can't wait to see the results 🙌

[@loghouselivin]

You may have done that a time or two. Love it!!