Will The Hydraulic Boom Work On The Rat Rod Wrecker?

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[@boscojune]

-6 windchill this morning in northern Wisconsin. Good morning to sit by woodstove and watch fabrats

[@bobashmore6442]

It is truly awesome to see Grandma walk into the shot whenever she chooses to. Even better that her boys show her the respect she clearly deserves. One of my favorite things about this channel is that it's truly a "family" channel, that and all the things I learn from watching the fabrication as it happens.

[@ROACHRAGE2]

She loves her "boys!"

[@rickhenson2876]

ITS ALSO A FAMILY CHANNEL.

[@dalegereaux1863]

I think it's an unwritten rule that anyone can walk in while they're filming, if they're bringing food. 😏😉

[@kennethbrown8723]

Every time your Mom walks in the shop a picture of your smiling father pops into my head!

[@theusconstitution1776]

❤️GRANDMAW Is one of the very few humans on the planet who doesn’t have to be concerned about filming she can just walk into the shot anytime she wants and it flows she has a special magic❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jinduh420]

Ee

[@jaywebb3105]

Grandma has a VIP pass for everywhere she wants to go.

[@ramjam720]

That is the privilege that is granted when you add the prefix "Grand" to the word "Ma". Ma gets respect, but Grandma gets extra.

[@craigpimlott204]

Yep,she reminds me of my late owd gran .she didn’t give or didn’t take any crap,and if she didn’t like ya you knew about it .❤❤❤

[@wjhjr1415]

Love her!

[@harlech2]

I love how Hunter is learning to fling `em as well as Ben and Paul! The look on Ben's face when Hunter told him "Yeah we don't want it to break off" was GOLD!

[@randytravis3998]

@Paul_giveaway SPAM

[@timvanasen6711]

@@randytravis3998 I 100% agree it's SPAM!!!

[@TheRealMikeWilly]

@@timvanasen6711 skooo duuucks

[@masterred82]

@paul_giveaway.. quick send me a link so i can -get- -hacked- enter.

[@jeremy-de4wf]

Ben is such a rock star, dude rocking comfortable shoes in the shop and getting it done, even when you can tell he's not feeling great

[@kennethschoen7796]

Ben is the cool uncle we all wish we had growing up to show us how to work on stuff.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Grandma: sarcasm fun’s deep in this family! 🤣🤣🤣 A lot of great progress in this episode. I laughed out loud a number of times!

[@mridaho7871]

I learned something today. I never knew one side of a mallet is metric and the other side is regular. I don’t know how many times I’ve probably have done it wrong. Thanks for the help and that flask is awesome.

[@BitBuhkit]

Me either. I did finally get my metric crescent wrench though!

[@seanworkman431]

I did not know either but growing up in Australia, I learnt both, metric and fractions but it was that Witworth fellow that annoyed me, never made any sense at all.

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

I’m glad you clarified how welding works 😂😂 , that light is amazing 🤩,

[@craig5923]

The tow truck is probably my favorite rig you have in the fleet it also warms my heart seeing Grandma Lolly always coming in to see what you Boys are doing to Papa Sherman’s truck knowing he would be happy to see all the hard work and shenanigans

[@treborheminway3814]

Man, it's like Christmas every day at the Shop! It's pretty cool how thoughtful and imaginative many folks are. The Mt Dew/ Fab Rats flask is a quality piece of furniture!

[@chrisjohnson5888]

I think it's stupidity that they send people things like that, I mean it's only going to rust and then they're going to throw it away, half the stuff will never used or they'll give it away..

[@davidtimm4382]

@@chrisjohnson5888 Actually Chris it's stainless steel, sealed, and clear coated on about 5 different layers. So it'll last a long time. =) Plus it was fun to do to show the team how much I enjoy the free stuff they put out. =)

[@treborheminway3814]

@@davidtimm4382 Awesome gift Tim. At first I chuckled, and then I admired the excellent job you did. If I were them, I would cherish it. My guess is, they will too. Or better yet, use it on the off-road wrecker!

[@davesauter4681]

Kuddos to whoever sent that flask!! That is badass!!!

[@182Warren]

Whenever Ben is in the shop it is always double the entertainment value, My brother and I hadn’t spoken to each other for almost 30 years before he died, nice to see a true example of blood is thicker than water , You are good folk I wish you all nothing but success , rat rod is moving along almost there

[@manuelve1998]

I would hope there are a few folks reading this and making their choices in life wisely. I get to see this happening in my own family for generations now. Very disappointing.

[@bonacker9762]

I can relate as my brother lives in Panama and I am in Ca. Tough to visit daily for sure. Last time I was with him was 4 years ago... and counting....

[@gayle4804]

Absolutely positively love Grandma She is awesome she don't care one way or the other. Awesome video thank you for sharing it's some more steps forward

[@richarda996]

She cares, it’s her boys that matter. Bless grandmas.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Can't get over how much Ben looks like Grandpa Sherm.. He was an awesome man and is truly missed by all Fab Rats Fans, especially at Christmas... Big love and seasons greetings to all the Cox family...👍🙂👍🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@brentswallers7905]

Love grandma olly. I miss my grandma she was a firecracker too Love you fab rats fam. Have a good day😊

[@kathleenpilgreen6048]

Grandma Lolly can "Interrupt" any time! We love her! She always has a smile and food! What more could anyone ask for?! Yes, we love you Paul and Ben, but your Mama is wonderful!!!

[@justinsane7128]

Grandma's got the right attitude, 0efffs given.

[@DeltaTee]

Thanks for making my Sunday. I am so glad that y'all liked the license plate from my Yellow SUBMRNE.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

This is by far one of the best KZbin channels hands down . Also my favorite .

[@timothyhill1792]

Wish the tow truck was finished, not because I am tired of it. I look forward to evertime you work on it. I am just over excited for the upcoming, rollback build. Again loving the tow truck build can not wait to see more. Ben has been an awsome addition. You made such a good move with him. Love you two brothers creating. Keep up the great work.

[@flyboy2610]

You'll make it work! You always do!

[@bicycleptic]

Some people get up on Sunday morning to get ready for church. Lately I get up on Sunday morning and check for a new Fab Rats tow truck video.

[@timdunmyer4549]

We break into our regularly scheduled programing for this important announcement. 👍 I think you guys have just the right mixture of danger, that should work, that will do and close enough to make this one of the most entertaining channels. That will do donkey, that will do.

[@dougalexander7204]

The tow truck is going to awesome and a great tool in the fleet. It’s cool it started out with your dad. Grandma has to be pleased with boys.

[@Troysbuildsnlife]

This build is giving more and more road warier vibes, and it's awesome

[@stevenbaker8184]

The fire extinguisher is a great gift. It's been my experience, when you carry a fire extinguisher, it's not your vehicle where one is required but someone who didn't have the forethought to bring one themselves. My dad had one in every vehicle my parents owned, and that's what I observed. He never needed it for his own vehicle

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

Sunday snuk up quick this week!!!! The rack is looking insanely good & I've been waiting for some more boom action!

[@spiderlily4529]

Love it when Grandma is in the the videos she is one tough lady and her and Ben make me laugh

[@thomasdesmond2248]

I love Grandma Lolly. She's earned the right to interrupt. God bless

[@detroitdiy]

Great video guys, that flask was sweet. It's good to see more of the Rat Rod wreaker coming to life. That PTO sure does have a whine.

[@flipzout100]

Far and above, Fab Rats has become my absolute favorite place to land on You Tube. I'm still binge watching from the start to catch with current. Two thoughts: tools, sharpies, and random things get lost in the garage, one thing I've not seen lost is someone's Mt Dew. Second, its finally occurred the image in my head of Paul and Ben, man it's Pinky and the Brain. By no means is that a slam. Grandma Lollie keeping the boys in check is priceless and need Michelle to swoop in and help with the welding!

[@darrinstone49]

GMA has such a good attitude & sence of humor! You can tell she cares about helping you guys be successful!

[@MrCImage]

@7:33 in the deck business or general framing, that "angle corner" we call it "dog earing" you can find it on homes with gables, decks that have wrapping stairs, or even on fence slats.

[@lindagarner8411]

I love it when Grandma Lolly drops in. It's always a pleasant surprise!

[@leroycrummett3306]

Paul never messes up, He just does practice runs to make everyone else feel good.

[@bigbird19780]

Lol,grandma don’t give a crap if your filming!!!!!Love it you guys are awesome!!!!

[@leansmith2292]

Work in a shop, with several workers. When we leave a hot welded surface, we mark it hot with soapstone.

[@brucebissell7626]

HEY ALL YOU RATS, YOU CAN TELL BY THE GIFTS YOU GUYS GET THAT ALOT OF US REALLY LOVE YOU GUYS A LOT! GOD BLESS AND STAY SAFE. MARRY HO HO AND A HAPPY HAPPY.

[@georgesandyjr660]

True Definition of a " Family Channel ". Enjoy watching every day..!

[@DandDClark]

Grandma Lolly is ALWAYS welcome in ANY shot! She's always smiling and knows how to handle herself and everyone at the shop!! Also, Deviant, I'm pretty sure is pronounced dee-vee-ant, not dee-vie-ant!! Great video! Always enjoy your content and all the disruptions! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@steventurner6385]

Some Americans Non that I know.

[@Mfurze90]

The split screen with both of the guys working at the same time was really cool👍

[@marvincarter870]

Awesome things are looking up on the rat rod tow truck! Ben has been very nice asset to the FabRats team and Paul and Ben work very good together. Hunter is doing good on the video work. Good job making forward progress on the tow truck. Paul and Ben need this tow truck bad. Always nice to see Grandma Lolly keeping the boys fed!

[@SharonRepici]

@paul_giveaway..spammers spam because they have no skills of their own. Your mama must be so proud.

[@petergriffin6126]

@@SharonRepici Everyone should report spam immediately from 3 dots...

[@FergusonTO30]

Love Grandma and her smile.

[@koreycurley7908]

You need to film more of grandma. We need grandma sarcasm in our life. I use to work at the power plant in Page az. I worked with alot of guys from Kanab, Glendale and Panguich areas. I started watching your show before Matt off road recovery, since your videos reminded me of my friends from the power plant. The best people in the nation are from Southern Utah. Swear to it. Thankyou for making great shows. And Michelle I love the laugh, keep laughing

[@hillbillyhippie597]

Good morning that was cool seeing Randall a couple videos ago. 🍻🇺🇸🤙🏻

[@billsrq1788]

Good morning all from Siesta Key Florida

[@davidowens989]

I'm liking the editing/videography more and more. Good job Michelle.

[@saginawdan]

Agree 👍

[@UncleManuel]

"I have an important announcement to make: lunch is here!" 😁 Yes, this is the most important part in the shop. Grandma is just the best! 😇😎🤟

[@1950justin]

Need to use your new "Do Not Touch (you will DIE)" sign when you have just welded something!! Lucky Ben!

[@willsmitherman688]

Should have ordered yourself a bose seat for the roll back, but I'm afraid if you did we'd never see you put it in the truck as someone would always be sleeping in it in the shop. Grandpa Sherman's tow truck is looking better and better as the videos come out. Can't wait to see it in action. This truck is going to make some awesome memories and be around for his great grandkids to enjoy.

[@platypus1926]

The agreement in this shop is priceless. Can we just once see a tool throwing, screaming mad house, that results in someone leaving with a case of Mountain Dew? Thanks for sharing!

[@thatdave86]

Awesome gifts from viewers ,they some cool things ,creative thinking 😃 You may need a wall of Fame for the people that have sent you stuff ????names with pictures of what they sent ,just to remind you of the kindness shown to you all 🤗

[@DukeDave1]

Thank-you Paul and Ben. Love you Grandma Lawlee. Now Hunter... it's not good if Paul Falls but if you get it on tape.... love you all stay safe.

[@sarahnelson3778]

Just friendly FYI, it's Lolly! 😉

[@lbeliel4128]

Nice gift haul guys!

[@MikeBrazil-eh1nq]

We Love seeing Grandma ! Love Her, Bless Her

[@jackham2549]

That flask is amazing. very impressive gift.

[@terrallputnam7979]

You guys work so well together. I am glad you all get along so well.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Awesome progress on the boom side of the wrecker, nice to get Pauls explanation of why metal is hot after welding!!

[@billhackney2133]

I want to thank fab rats. My mom has been in the hospital for over a month and at night I would set beside her and watch fab rats matt's and Larson farms. Took up a lot of the empty evenings I had there. I am a 62 retired male mom was 87. She is the only family I have left and tonight she went to join dad in heaven. So thank you guys for help taking my mind of of her for a while at night .

[@FabRats]

We are so sorry to hear that. You will most definitely be in our prayers.❤️

[@DartyFL]

I feel like you guys are about to receive 500 come-alongs in the mail, from fans, since you shredded yours. 😆 That danger sign needs a home in my garage, by the way! That was too good!

[@bigretardhalo]

I don't know why Ben was worried about the weld quality, it was only the brake pedal, you don't need it if your all gas no brakes 👍😂

[@jasonh4167]

I'm loving that sign! Grandma reminds me of my grams, awesome flask & a fire extinguisher is an excellent addition.

[@timvanasen6711]

I love it when grandma Lolli is in the shop "what are you boy's up too it's lunchtime" she's a hoot lol, ratrod wreaker is coming along great in Fab Rat's fashion, great video thank's for sharing God bless ❤😉👍

[@petermccuskey1832]

You brothers are doing amazing work with seat of the pants engineering. And don't mess with mom. I love seeing her energy.

[@harrytaylor6854]

Got some cool stuff in the mail bag . Tow truck is coming together great welds there Paul well done guy;s

[@stephena2390]

Grandma is the star of the show and she knows it. 😎

[@bigchevy350boy]

This off road tow truck is surely going to put up a fight against the rest! How cool to see the build. Then in the future all the epic recoveries! 🤘 Great job guys!

[@Youtubelies5973]

Love it when granny comes to visit from being shy to could care less

[@erickelbert8361]

I’m the Erick that made the lamp. The edit mistake where you just say my name out of no where cracked me up lol 😂. Glad you liked it!

[@sideview79]

Paul nailed his shapes in this one 🤣🤣 Great seein Gma and Ben is such an awesone addition to the shop 😎 I like that you are using the hydraulic winches instead of going all electric... It seems like the new side step/brace is limiting the pull angles of the side winches unless the tube is maybe smooth enough to just run around it.... Rory runs the side winches to the rear wheels as an extra brake/safety precaution in certain situations ! Love seeing all the progress on the wrecker !

[@mikefanick6522]

They will most likely use a fairlead so the cable doesn't rub on anything but the rollers. As Paul says" It'll be fine"

[@arwynpritchard6820]

Remember to drill vent holes in the box section, underside ,they sweat condensate inside corrode 👍

[@dustymojave]

But such vent holes let moisture in at least as much as let it out. And Utah is not in the rust belt. Fab Rats is in the desert. The humidity level in the shop while they were welding that structure, in spite of the patches of snow outside, was probably in the 20-30% range. I live in the same desert, although a different part of it. When the weather here is as it's been there, and it's been similar without the snow, the humidity has been typically low. So not so much of an issue for them.

[@henrycarlson7514]

a Fine example of patience and perrseverance .Thank You

[@redwrangler7985]

That green Wilton hammer is great! One of my favorites at work.

[@stevehaken]

The Come Along bits the dust! Glad no one got hurt!!!!

[@dgmills5351]

I loved it when you told Grandma that you used her brain to figure out the braces on the headache bar!

[@johnm-grumpygrampa2651]

split screen activity monitoring - now that's creative and functional. the continued talents of both boys - wow! such appreciation of their years of real-world learning what works without having to ask: why! ongoing gift acknowledgements are so considerate, 'specially the sign & the texas size flask ! many do remember these guys test operating the hydraulics of the wrecker before disassembly!

[@TinMan0555]

Y’all were giving me the frights moving that boom above all that fuel tank plumbing….. time to get the booms cradle designed and installed. 👍🏻

[@wizardonthejob]

Mornin Fab Rats! 😃

[@tonylee6391]

Born in NH and now live one state over in VT. Nice to see someone from NH is watching this channel with that license plate

[@ramjam720]

If you are planning to keep steel cables on the 2 main winches, I would suggest putting some fairly stout expanded metal screen in that rear roll cage. if you are towing something out and it hangs on something, your could break a cable and whipsaw the back window and possibly the occupants. Just a precaution.🤔

[@chrisoakey9841]

just put in aluminium plate and 12mm polycarb on the headache rack and 6mm polycarb as the windows. coat them with 3M stone guard. it will make them stop just about anything, and not get scratched up when paul drives through a branch or 2.

[@jimbillick7675]

Grandma Lolly is the best!

[@JRD77VET]

They make some pretty stout expanded mesh. Could literally save your life.

[@wab1954]

I was gonna suggest the same thing.

[@haroldphipps3457]

Since Paul said he was going to just that, right here in this video, it is something you worry warts need not worry about.

[@xvsj-s2x]

The “RRW” is looking 👀 tight !!! Love the family interactions ❤ “Freedom Seeds” love it 😊

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Paul ,you and Ben are knocking it out of the park. 😊 going to give ole TM a run for money. 😉😉😁😁

[@jcnme]

We Absolutely Love when your Mom has a Cameo Appearance ❤️ 😍 💕 ♥️ 💖 I wish my Dear Mom was still on this earth to hug ❤️😔😢😪

[@368fan4]

G`morning F.R.

[@WilliamUD321]

I love seeing you guys making parts as you go. I love the part of being creative. I know nothing much about cars, but I just love it. You guys are real calm and cool. I wish I could do what you guys do

[@CarswithNash]

That was close with that come along cable! Looking good though.👍

[@jimw3799]

loved the freedom seeds... that was a new one for me.

[@spacebike420]

Have you seen the 4 link painted to look like pvc pipe? that would be hilarious to see on the wrecker someday

[@69soulseeker]

Ben rocks! I would like to see a project of Ben's completed (maybe a new Jeep) on the channel. Great job guys, love everything you guys do.

[@twlyons1]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 That Flask is nice ! There was some time and effort put into that, some ones true love of a craft :)

[@davidtimm4382]

Thanks. It was fun to do. =)

[@jeremy-de4wf]

@@davidtimm4382 Holy smokes, that was you?! That paint is amazing! Flat-out amazing! Gorgeous work my man.

[@davidtimm4382]

@@jeremy-de4wf thanks. I appreciate it.

[@kendallkilgore7799]

I was just very curious about getting the back glass in the cab now that everything is welded in

[@greganderson2911]

Paul, give your Grandmother a hug when she comes in while you're filming. I'd love to see that be a segment. Drop everything and give her a hug. It's important, and your fans will understand.

[@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC]

The 3D printed lamp was really cool.. One of my friends just showed my one the other day somebody made it for them too .. I really enjoyed it.

[@joeburns1571]

I love the rat wrecker project. Reminds me of a couple of kids building a project and then beating the crap out of it .. laughing the whole time.. I think it would be cool to put a couple of Fab Rats, 4 or 6 inches tall, in the inside corners of the back glass rack. It wiuld look like he's cutting the supports. Y'all keep doing what you're doing.

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Your Grandma walking into scene would ruin most videos... but on Fab Rats it's why we keep coming back! Always fun here. GJ on the entire crew/fam.

[@zackfrancis2677]

Heck yeah best part of my week!!

[@keithhogan6997]

Always love the random cool stuff that shows up in the mailbag that line right up with the cool fab ratting goodness that y'all knock together 😎👍 Gonna head over to the Dee-vee-ant interwebs and peruse their wares. Thanks for all of the vids!

[@connorsegren6066]

She don’t care because she knows we love her just about as much as we love you Paul!

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Now Paul is what I call a good Dad. Busy as hell and stops what he's doing straight away to go to his kids ball game. That's a good Dad. My old man wouldn't do that for me, he'd choose work over his kids every time!!!