WHAT HAPPENED?! Can Ed's Golden Nugget Be Fixed In Time For The Reveal?

[@adamthomas4638]

I have to say Ben has adjusted really well to KZbin life he's like a natural on camera you boys been doing great work i love what you guys do the family all in the business is a great thing

[@trubass75]

I agree. Perfect addition. But now time to find a camera guy.

[@i-_-am-_-g1467]

Totally agree, dude is a literal natural!

[@bougiebum9138]

He was moving a little stiff 😬 almost like he has sciatica issues or something. Hope he's alright. All the Rats should get adjustments and a massage day after this nugget is done

[@norcoredneck]

I can see why Ben is moms favorite! 😂🤣😂

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@trubass75 Michelle does a good job running the camera.

[@ParklandFilms]

I have to admit, when Paul and Matt hopped into the Nugget for that test drive together, I had a tear in my eye. My hats off to you guys, and everyone that had a hand in putting this machine together. Cannot wait to see Eds face when he sees it.

[@m9ovich785]

You're not the only one...

[@jamesseley4885]

My hats to them to.for all that help.ed will love it.

[@flam8882]

Hey Parkland love your channel!!!

[@justinjefferies2069]

Spoiler alert 😂

[@ligepalmer1612]

Wow! I was sick when the rear end seized up. I have no idea how you kept a straight face as well as you did. There is no way that Ed can totally understand how much went into this rebuild/restoration. Its too bad you can't put a seg-way movie clip before you release it to Ed. Congratulations guys! A total 10 out of 10 points-job!

[@4R_Lex]

Ben is great a professional mechanic. Not messy & knows what he’s doing. Great addition. Seems like a natural KZbinr.

[@hismancaveproductions6496]

i cant believe i am so emotional watching the burnout. this has been a long time coming. you guys are masters of your craft.

[@oldgeezer7484]

The Nugget has truly been a labor of love. My hats off to the whole team that made it possible. I'd like to see a good photo of the underside of the hood when all involved have left their mark.

[@Rythecarguy]

Robby should clear coat it once everyone has signed it.

[@daveneil3963]

@@Rythecarguy Yes, I had that done after my Land Cruiser was painted and pin stripped so the pin striping had a clear coat over it for protection.

[@stephenfox8488]

Hi there is

[@haroldphipps3457]

Randall and his "Mary Poppins" song, and his improvised lyrics were a riot!

[@vex0009]

give ed a cell phone with speed dial; 1 for matts, 2 for paul and 3 for robby depending on what he needs with the nugget ^_^

[@misiluki100]

Yeeees!

[@missingremote4388]

Like On*star services button. Inside the golden nugget ( both that and what he drives daily)

[@My8j]

Seeing Matt's facial expression while driving the Nugget , priceless. Great job to all involved in this project 👏 . Ed you rock , love you man!

[@steveboling2515]

The smiles on everyone's faces kind of got me emotional. Can't wait for the reveal, but looking forward to more projects. Thanks guys for letting us watch this project.

[@nvgun40]

The Golden Nugget project has done so much more than people realize. I have been watching Matt's channel since the second month after creation. In all that time, I had caught one or two videos from The Fab Rats, but not much else. I didn't even subscribe back then. Then came the Golden Nugget retrieval. I found myself subscribing to Fab Rats and spending hours watching past videos and learning a lot of things along the way. Next, I found myself subscribing and soaking up everything on Robbie's channel and the same for Tow Mater. I added all to my favorites. All of you are absolutely great people. Watching your work, learning a bit along the way and enjoying the scenery from the area. If you ever find yourselves on a trip to Alaska, send a message. My door is open.

[@JamesAllmond]

Don't forget Bikes and Beards!

[@barbcrossing]

@@JamesAllmond a little too much religion for my tastes, watched the first video and never went back. Fab rats and Robbie however I have been subscribed to since as well.

[@volvobrynk]

@@barbcrossing but the content is stellar, i love the WL/WLA/WLDR build

[@jonboi2527]

Well said I believe the feeling is mutual for millions of us

[@nocrackhere]

And don't forget RAD, Rudy's channel.

[@suzan5-5]

The suspence is killing us! Can't wait to Ed's reaction. You guys did a fantastic job!

[@marioescalante157]

I agree with a ton of others, like having Ben in the shop he is a great addition to the team. He's a natural infront of the camera.

[@iamie153]

That smile on Matt's face when he first got to drive the nugget was priceless. Looking forward to seeing Ed's reaction when he gets to drive it.

[@edhellbilly]

Wonder if Ed will shed a tear?

[@pamelatrubee5715]

When will Ed get to see it

[@dave_n8pu]

The grin on Matt's face as he took it for that short spin said volumes worth of words. One step closer to Ed getting it. All that was / is involved with this are AWESOME!!!

[@BFVgnr]

Man, ya'll just take all the broke down and busted and make it work like champs. This is why I like this channel. Even when you're having to fix other peoples' mistakes, you just keep right on fixing.

[@DudeStone]

Ben has been such a pleasure on this channel plenty of extra laughs and help for these videos

[@Myhandle306]

I can see the checkered flag approaching for Nugget reveal day! Great job to all involved. You all have dedicated so much time to make this beyond anything Ed could ever imagine.

[@samuelorozco255]

I love the Ben Paul relationship. My older brother is my best friend and whenever he comes over we end up working on my truck

[@BamaRambler99]

The look on Paul's face when he and Matt were in it was priceless. There was a little apprehension and a lot of pride in what he had part in. As it should have been. I'll be looking forward to the next build.

[@DudeStone]

Watched this project since it was pulled from the forest can't wait for the reveal great job Paul and Ben and FabRats team!!!

[@davebanks7435]

Love the way you shared the sand blasting problem with us and it was fixed so calmly: great project guys: Ed is going to be blown away!

[@donavonjewett9966]

The smiles on Paul and Matts face as they went on a test drive together says it all. To everyone that put in endless hours of hard work and dedication into this noble project. !! Congratulations !! The research, detail, knowledge, and love that went into this was phenomenal and inspiring. I can understand that bittersweet sadness Michelle and Paul felt as it left the driveway. What a wonderful journey this has been. I can't wait to see Ed's reaction.

[@bethschroeder2482]

Yes exactly what I was thinking. Matt's smile was the cherry on top of an excellent chapter in this story.

[@koslund11]

Golden Nugget has been such a big part of our last eight months, it's kind of sad to see it go. Ed is going to love it. Thanks for sharing such a great project with us all. Thanks to Matt for introducing us to your channel and the great people that came with it. Looking forward to seeing Ed receive this new Nugget and bike.

[@grymatgreen6708]

You guys restore my faith in humanity.. y'all are great folks with shining souls

[@CountryAndClassics]

I too got a tear in eye & lump in throat seeing Matt & Paul together in the test drive. Ed I'm sure is going to be overwhelmed. The whole team behind this project did an awesome job.

[@starman10548]

EVERYONE DID SUCH AN AWESOME JOB. YOU ALL ROCK!!!🥰

[@sumo_steve45]

The smile on Matts face is priceless!!!!

[@tristanoliva]

It’s so cool watching this group of amazing people get things done. Every time.

[@jackienorton8274]

I've never seen smiles so wide. Job well done by everyone involved. Can't wait to see the give back and Ed's reaction. God Bless you all.

[@doug9418]

Amen to that. 🇺🇸

[@mclarenscca]

They way the content has been produced, makes me feel like I was a part of this build. From when you pulled it out of the woods, to its completion! I've thoroughly enjoyed it all!

[@iaintnofortunatesonkc807]

Man, what a ride this has been. From floating Ed's library out into the river and sinking the nugget to this... It's going to be an emotional day when Ed gets the nugget for him and a lot of folks. This is a good thing. Thank you Fabrats and all involved.

[@daynapper7337]

The amount of work everyone has put into this build for ED warms my heart, you guys are some great people!

[@boosted915tx]

I just subscribe just because you guy actually had the balls to completely finish the project you guys are awesome I can’t wait for the reveal on ED

[@jeremypilot1015]

That would make the perfect RV life vehicle, it would fit in most fifth-wheel toy haulers. You could drive it right in and not have to tow anything.

[@A-NR]

Paul with the up to date meme , he's like a little kid of the gen z kind. I felt every moment of what you guys didn't show cleaning up that sand blasting material. You guys are super troopers

[@timlivingston6817]

Ya'll need to give Ed a video compilation with all the hard work that has been poured into this project since he doesn't watch KZbin so he can totally and fully appreciate what you have done here. Kudos, can't wait for the reveal.

[@burningbarnavit]

I love how Paul looks at you Michelle when you're around..you can tell that there's a lot of love in the relationship: Paul be checkin' you out every time he sees you! Super cute lol! 🥰

[@danielsmith9500]

I know y’all have a lot of time in the nugget but for what it’s worth y’all all have built a beautiful , stunning and amazing nugget! Damn it would be so awesome to work with a group of ppl like y’all !

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

I think they should put a train horn in it. That’ll make the horn work and Ed will never need coffee again.

[@markverloop8787]

The train horn would stop the nugget in it’s tracks. Where would you put the air tank for the horn?

[@martinets2]

Ditto on working with Fab Rats! I'm thinking about quitting my job and applying for an internship there! ;-)

[@darylvogel8991]

Kind of think a lot of us out here are very emotional about the Golden Nugget... Watched from the very beginning... The trek into the forest, the dragging it out (thanks Matt and crew). The busting down, all the fabricating all the sand blasting, all the body work, then the priming, priming and more priming, all the layers of panting (thanks Robby and crew). Then more fabricating more parts fitting welding (thanks Paul and crew), more dent removing, more painting, hundreds and hundreds and more hundreds of man hours. THEN the big blitz at the end during the test firing, I panicked when it locked up, but Paul you saved me a heartache. Just one more thing, wouldn't have missed any of it... we are all hooked on the three channels. , and now I just need to know if some of us are invited to the unveiling...? No we haven't forgot the trailer and Ed's bike for even more hours...

[@randomazzbrandon5676]

We need to start having Michelle start doing a "its mint" stamp of approval on all projects when they are complete lol that was epic , love the whole crew . Paul is a beast at everything, Ben is a master at mechanics , and Randall is an all around great personality , also you guys have a great family and you can tell those kids are being brought up the right way! Thank you for allowing us all into your daily life and providing top notch entertainment ! One of my absolute favorite channels ! Big shout out for what y'all have done with the nugget and can't wait to see Ed's reaction

[@TheNogibear]

That last test drive should have Robby in it too, would have been a perfect picture moment for the leaders of the project. Do a photo shoot too with everyone who took part of the project. History has been made :) I enjoyed every journey you guys did! The ride with Matt and Paul looked like a movie scene :)

[@lawrenceneuser6342]

have a test drive with Bobby in the truck and Ed driving

[@cliffcross6487]

The smile on Matts face, I don't think that i have ever seen him smile that much. Great Job

[@darrengray2309]

I've been watching your channel for over a year now and always enjoyed it but I must say I like it even more now your brother has joined you he seems such like nice guy

[@micahhenry4998]

When Ed See's it he's going to be a big kid at Christmas u guys have gone over the top awesome job

[@rodneyferree9766]

Mankind at it's finest. Hard work for another human being only for love. Hats off.

[@dmelson7502]

Once again Randall utters the wisest words in the video. Don't. Wreck. The. Nugget. An awesome job on what had to be a frustrating day.

[@wildforesthome6563]

My heart sank at the end of the last nugget video but when i saw Matts video about the diffs being delivered i knew you had it handled. I kept saying it but you guys are awesome for all the work you have done to make an old man happy. Gonna miss Randals southern draw on these vids, wish him all the best for me.

[@KDad514]

Been watching this saga since the Nugget's initial recovery from the forest and I'm blown away by the amount of effort , energy and passion by so many people that went into this build. I can hardly contain my excitement for it to come full circle with the reveal to Ed. Hats off to you all!!!!!!!

[@UtahWaterLog]

I just freaking love this. Every moment of this project, from all who are involved, is part of the best content on YT. I want to take all of you fishing.

[@desertd2609]

Ed is going to love it! Kudos to all that have played a part in this build from the builders to the fans, my hat is off to you all!

[@christopherhinds7102]

You guys have been so great to watch build this for Ed!

[@jordantrujillo293]

Oh man! Everyone killed it on this insane full restoration and rebuild. Im excited to see Ed drive this bad boy!

[@TOOLMAN4hvac]

Insane doesn’t even begin to touch it. Crazy the amount of effort put into this project! My hats is off to these guys.

[@co1urzz]

wow, Matt tear'd up, amazing y'all are open enough document your lives like this

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

I’m not crying, you are. We love the golden nugget build, how could you not. Ed Is THE BEST. I know I am not alone in this sentiment. Ed is going to be so full of joy, we are all so blessed to be able to ride along on this journey of love and kindness just for the sake of it… what a great ride.

[@daffodil71]

Y’all have done such a great job on this restoration. Ed will appreciate it, and love it. It’s fun to watch how much love everyone has put into it.

[@kenbass3862]

I hope all of you signed under the hood for all of the great work you've done and all the hours you spent on the nugget. Paul, Ben, Randall, Michelle and everybody involved there at Fab Rats are really incredible. Great job to everybody. Ed is going to be so happy and proud to have it back. 👍 Keep the great videos coming.

[@mollygee9950]

The smile on Matt's face is indicative of how amazing this all is!

[@gnarlygt420z]

Haha the smile on Matt’s face Thanks for all the work folks, it’s nice to tag along I agree with what Paul said about it being happy and sad Take care!

[@josiatokirina1788]

Awesome job well accomplished! This has been the best restoration on KZbin. What a generous team effort by all. Thank You so much for sharing the journey! PS. I sure hope you fixed the roof brace rattle and put seat belts in it!

[@adamw4469]

Paul is one the the most optimistic people ever on camera. I’ve done and redone work multiple times and it sucks every single time. We feel for you Paul. Keep going knowing that no amount of “oops” can detract from what a good friend you are.

[@mikemoore1821]

Thank you FabRats crew! Ed is such a lucky & loved man to have so many folks care this much for him. God Bless you all!!

[@artm6723]

Ed is gonna love it!!!! I love how everybody came together to help get the nugget back on the road for Ed. Nothing but love for him! So awesome!

[@cayminlast]

I love it because it's just the way stuff goes and no drama, no cussing just fix it. "If you want to do it nice, do it twice." Thanks guys for all the hard work and sharing it all with us.

[@flyboy2610]

I can understand Paul's reaction when Matt left with the Nugget. It's like when your youngest child moves out of the house. You're kind of sad to see 'em go, but happy for them at the same time.

[@TXnine7nine]

It’s amazing how far this thing has come. I only found Matt’s, Paul’s and Robbie’s channels after Jalopnik did a story about a Suzuki that had been pulled out of the Sierras after 40+ years. So glad I did. 😁

[@robinculkin2286]

You guys’ll never lose us in Australia, we just love you 2 and your family that means Ben too. There’s just so much you give and there’s so much to admire , the thing I admire most is how genuine you all behave , congratulations. Aussie Rob

[@terryjackson4538]

Well said Rob. Reckon we could easily adopt them! Honourary Aussies for being Dinkum People!

[@charlescarden3406]

I really like that you guys always try to keep a good attitude even when things go sideways.

[@keithglover1001]

That was one heck of a great build, I enjoyed every minute. My hat is off too you, you did a awesome job. I’m sure Ed will love it. Thank you for all your hard work on the Golden Nugget.

[@ntuidme]

I said it to Robby, will say it to you guys, this build for Ed is very special and truly done out of love and respect for Ed. I take a bow to you all!

[@kenmurray4232]

I have really enjoyed the whole adventure with the Nugget. Always nice to see a project finished. A lot of hard work by a good group of people. Thanks for sharing.

[@alanparker1598]

Everyone has done a great job on this project. I can’t wait for Ed to get his LJ back and the Rocon. The LJ is a cool vehicle. Thanks for sharing the build with everyone.

[@rcobsessed2801]

Except the media blaster / powder coat guys .

[@shawnbuckendahl1968]

It is so cool seeing "competing" channels colab on projects. Between all of you huys and gals, there is so much very apparent love and respect between you all.

[@jrzyboy99]

Bittersweet…FabRats you’ve outdone yourselves! Thank you for taking us along on the journey, looking forward to all the future builds! 👍👍👍

[@TheSoldonnick]

I feel like we watched it being tugged down a river like a million years ago. You guys have come such a long way with this build and my wife and I love your channel and all the work you have done on the nugget and we look forward to more projects in the future!

[@roylindsey7030]

Congratulations to everyone that worked tirelessly on the Golden Nugget. You did and awesome job. Looking forward to the big reveal.

[@erichill5208]

The nugget turned out great. Lots of talented hard working guys made a build team that is a fantastic friend to Edd. Looking forward to seeing Edd getting it back and wheeling it👍

[@LadyTrucker79]

Oh my goodness. It is so bittersweet. I actually teared up when the nugget drove onto the trailer to go back to its rightful place with Ed. Can't wait too see what you guys are up to next! Excellent job you guys. Amazing.

[@RVTRAILER]

Golden Nugget - Part of a huge caring and loving families!

[@robgrubb420]

fabrats is the best channel on youtube and will def go to a million subs in no time. i have watched youtube instead of television for 14 years and have over 1400 channels that I sub to and you guys are by far the best in such a short time too. Cannot wait to see what you guys have for us next.

[@benwah65]

Thanks your awesome

[@robgrubb420]

@@benwah65 your personality and humor is second to none man love watching you on there!

[@dennisgeroux4483]

So good to see the Nugget going to Ed, looking forward to seeing the unveiling and the signing of the hood for everybody that was involved in the restoration.

[@sumo_steve45]

Ben is awesome!!!! No wonder those 2 Brothers get so much done - they work soooo well together.

[@lonniet.2816]

The Nugget looks and sounds awesome. Every one involved did such a great job. Can't wait to see whats going on next!

[@paulsawyer4541]

Truly exceptional, when you know what shape it was in when you pulled it out of the woods. Great team effort and everyone involved should be proud of the end result, just awsome 👍

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

except the only original thing is the frame.

[@rickmunoz8209]

The golden nugget looks and Drives awesome, can't wait to see Ed's reaction , going to miss that build, keep doing what you guys do and God bless you and your family

[@paulabes4220]

Great job Paul. As for sand blasting rear ends and transmission cases I have been building cars for forty five years and the best way to clean these parts is a 3000 psi pressure washer and some easy off heavy duty oven cleaner works like a charm.

[@throttlebottle5906]

works great on engines also!

[@henkoosterhof5947]

What doesn get in doesn need to come out. We used to have a lot of mockup plates to blind of stuff so it was air/water and so on tight and closed. Tread for bolts, bolts were put in to keep clean of blasting material and paint.

[@Ridefastorgetpassed]

When Paul hit the kid with "Earn your keep, your change jiggle jiggles it dont fold" got me cracking up laughing.

[@timj8405]

I’m just so glad the breakdown happened to you guys instead of it happening after being delivered/revealed

[@1jacquesnel]

Thanks for taking us along on the Golden Nugget ride. We enjoyed every second of the teardown, fabrication and rebuild after paint and the test drives. Fabrats have done GOOD. Now for the reveille.

[@froggycellis007]

You folks knocked it out of the park! Can't wait to see Ed's reaction! God bless you all for your love and effort in this project.

[@robbutler1947]

When this project is completely done, it would be interesting for the team to do a full accounting of parts and labor. Your fans would definitely like to know that.

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

It will scare them

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

@@charlesjohnsjr.5809 The $100,000 Samurai

[@jerrywillhite4412]

The Golden Nugget looks awesome. Can’t wait to see Ed’s reaction when he lays eyes on the golden nugget and the bike and trailer. All the love and blessings you give to Ed will surely multiply back to y’all!

[@danilopamintuan6961]

Whoooohh Ed gonna be in tear with this .God bless you guys for you love for Ed

[@1701enter]

I so remember that shot blast grit I had it in my mud pumps... the drains, the fans ... every surface, kink, bend, motors, and seams... you all have performed a minor miracle thank you all so much

[@vinceminner2571]

Wow,,, I love all you guys, the hours that’s been donated to this project it’s just amazing. Ed the recipient what a deserving person. Can’t wait to see his reaction.

[@chrisa6233]

Ed needs a DVD of all the Golden Nugget build video with extras including bloopers.

[@richardmunster7316]

To everyone involved in this build your videos were awesome from the recovery to leaving the Fab Rats Shop. Thanks Matt, Paul, Robbie and everyone else involved. Keep up the great videos.

[@amsmithonline]

Matt's smile was priceless! And the last minute recovery from the sandblast media was very well done. You guys are the best!

[@his4evr2c]

Respectfully for US non Mechanical followers: @Fab Rats please break it down in plain simple English. Sirs Why was sand plasted in the axle ? Idk about this part of the car . Over 45 yrs ago in High LHS in 1976 I took Auto Theory class Another gal and I. Only girls. She was a smoker and knew autos everyone in class knew auto mechanics except me. It was their easy 'A' so I know the basics from rebuilding My Bonus Dad's automatic lawnmower engine in class. One of the reasons I like to watch y'all. Daddy Jay and I went down some weekends to Bunce Auto at Papa Bunce and Grandma's home we put a used engine w Auto transmission attached in our Toyota Corona Mark IV that had blown a hole in the block. (called something else but I forgot) it was going to be my car. We had some special times working on that motor of which I knew nothing. We did the rebuilding transfer at my Papa's Garage. But I barely did anything for Papa Bunce and Daddy Jay did the work. Sigh Boy I wish I would have gotten more involved back then. (I did work on it but Dad Jay and Papa didn't teach as they got it done. ) At least I have that memory. Someday in Heaven when we meet up with them again. I can say a better Thank You. Sigh Dad Graduated 1/1999 and Papa was /12/1989. Regardless I barely recall anything of that cold garage except for Papa and Dad working under a light attached to the roof of Papa's Garage. Thank GOD for YOU and your Team @Matt's Off-road Recovery @Robby Layton's Team and ALL the real deal mechanics. Hats off to you All.

[@amsmithonline]

@@his4evr2c Robby Layton disassembled the front and rear axles and taped over the openings so they could be sandblasted prior to painting. During sandblasting, the tape was either removed, blown off, or perforated and sand got through the openings and likely stuck to the residual gear oil that was left inside the axles. The oil in the front and rear axles is very thick and trapped the sand so it couldnt be blown out. Robby reassembled the axles without knowing there was sand in the axles. When Paul took the nugget out for a test ride, the gear oil warmed up enough to start circulating the sand, some of which made it into the pinion bearing. The sand ground up the pinion (input) bearing until it fell apart and jammed the rear differential.

[@spd4675]

Y'all keep the reality in the project by showing the bloopers, mistakes and unexpected things that happen as something like this goes from start to finish. Keep up the great work!

[@paengsolo2047]

That's cool, now let's see Ed's reaction when he receives the big surprise he's been searching for. Can't wait for that I'm excited 🙂. You guys have done an excellent job. Team Golden Nugget

[@worms1]

you nailed it. i hope the videographer captures the look on ed's face

[@edelio2743]

Love yer bro, its like he was always on the channel. Great addition.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Ben's the best 👌 I hope he stays for a long time