I think that you should tow the wrecker to Sand Hollow. Don’t take the chance of something breaking down en-route. Besides, that rat rod towing the wrecker will draw a lot of positive attention.
Definitely another vote for the tow, especially considering how often custom vehicles decide to act up. Not to mention just the hazard of people that CANT F'ING DRIVE!!! Better to have a tow rig that can run a block for the wrecker in the worst case scenario.
If you are thinking about using the mini semi then definitely tow it! You could bring your Jeep too and have a smaller runaround extra wheeling vehicle. Get the most out of the trip!
I have no idea who might win the ORWG but if you show up with a wrecker that you made from scratch on a trailer that you (re)made towed by the mini-semi that you made from scratch, you definitely win the style award...
@@4knanapapa absolutely! We have seen mater work already and it's a beast! Definitely my favorite out of the bunch. I love Paul's and Matt's rig but Mater is a different animal!
I would trailer the tow truck to the games. In case something happened, you still have the trailer to bring the tow truck back home. Besides, it will be cool showing up in that rig!
How do I apply to be your 40 year old apprentice? Been a mechanic at Lexus stealerships for 20 years but what you do and what you make seems a whole lot more fulfilling! Thanks for bringing us along on all your amazing projects!
Straight up gangster build love your vision of the coolest projects on you-tube always looking forward to next idea from this channel keep up the amazing job 🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻❤
This may be a simple observation, but the ease in which you and your cousin Paul can cut an almost perfect circle with a torch or plasma cutter AND doing it freehand is truly awe inspiring. I know it takes a lot of experience, but still, just watching it being done is amazing.
That is one FINE looking rig, and you were right, the wheelbase on that tractor is perfect. The proportion and perspective on that rig is absolutely ART. Well done.
Hi Merlin, since you asked, I would say to trailer the wrecker to the games. It would probably make it there just fine under its own power, but if you break anything at the games, it would be much more convenient to load it back onto the trailer than to have to fix it before you can go home. Thanks for the video!
Thats a tough call Merlin, if you drive it you might be the only one that doesn’t show up on a trailer but if you tow it you would definitely have the coolest tow rig.
This 'Merlin' definitely makes magic! You must tow that bad boy. You have the absolute coolest setup!! They will be soooo jealous when you roll in with this winning rig and tow setup! Siccc-em, Merlin!
You are a nice guy Merlin:), so I suggest put it on a trailer, you have a backup if breaks, you will not expose yourself at noise and cold all those miles.
are you still planning a power divider for the mini semi? I was anxious to see what you came up with. and theres no way you can't tow it if you own that awesome truck and trailer.
I was wondering about that too. Have seen several mini semi trucks reverse the front output on a 203 Tcase so it had 2 outputs out the back, set it up so Tcase could be divorced from trans. Run one driveshaft back to the Tcase mounted a couple feet ahead of the tandem axles, then run one shaft to each rear axle using a carrier bearing over forward axle to get a shaft to rear axle. It gives you a diff between the axles that you can lock(same as locking power divider in real semi}. also gets you a low range.
The rig came out real nice Merlin. So when are you putting some west coast mirrors on the truck and maybe a couple utility/work lights on the back of the cab for backing up or loading at night. I say load the wrecker up on the new rig and travel in style.
I'd trailer it just in case, plus everyone else will be towing with modern trucks and trailers and you showing up with your mini semi and old trailer will be awesome.
Merlin, your work is out of this world! That semi and trailer is some kind of sweet. There is no doubt that the tow truck can make the trip on its own, but you have to haul it on your new rig so you can show it off. Plus, you might need to haul Matt's wrecker back home for him. Thanks Merlin.
Also wondering about what brakes if any you have on your new trailer. Might be something to consider given the weight of the load you’re going to be carrying.
Trailer looks good. Nice set up. I normally have to put a little grease on the old light rubbers to get the bulbs to slide in. The last dual rear axle I did I put a carrier bearing on the front diff tube and run the two piece shaft to the rear one. We used a small single speed divorced gear to gear transfer case backwards for the divider. Worked pretty good. I ran rotella t6 oil instead of gear oil and it never got hot. It did get hot with 90w in it. Nice set up for sure. I have a nice old IH TR11 on long frame with hyd cylinder still on it if anyone wants to make a tilt bed car hauler. New Mexico. complete truck and complete extra chassis as well. We built a couple gas mileage gang trucks from 36 chevy one with 4bt and the other with npr 4 cyl. both engines IDI. I do not do electronics. 5 speed sticks then a np205 backwards for a huge over drive. They were 1/2 ton trucks on 78 ford f150 frames in a contest to whom could get the 50 mpg goal. The trucks were so light with the 3.50 rear 9 inch they would drive off with the xfercase in low range making it a two to one over drive. Same thing we ran rotella t6 in the trans, xfer case and straight rotella 40 weight in the rear diff. The npr truck got 3 mpg better all the time. The old trucks are way better slicing through the air.
Such a cool rig! You need to figure out some drive for the rearmost axle, so you can put the hammer down and really get truckin'! European regulations would absolutely murder you for those headlights. XD Oh and scotch-locks? For Shame!
Tow it, of course, and use that fabulous mini semi and new trailer to tow it. And bring along something else to wow them all, of course. Thanks Merlin - great little video. Can't wait to see you at the Games
LET ME BE THE FRIST TO PREDICT THE WINNERS: RORY 1st PAUL 2nd Merlin 3rd Matt 4th BFS 5th Casey 6th. AND SO IT IS! LOVE ALL YOU GAYS. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. BRUCE BISSELL, SOUTHWEST, UTAH.
Hay Merlin I think you should take the Recker up there on the trailer as you may need extra fuel and a vehicle to drive around. Plus knowing you great collection you'll use another one of your great vehicles to drive the trailer 🙂
By all means, transport "Tow Mater" with another of "Merlin's Mechanical Menagerie". quite a diesel work force! This showcase's Merlin's Mechanical Mastery an Engineering skills! Kudo's to you sir.
Remember to always do the tug test when hooking up to the trailer. After you hear & feel it latch, do a slight forward pull before releasing brakes, to make sure it latched. I always like to get out and look at the jaws like you did. I think you should tow the tow truck to the wrecker games. Two reasons, in case something breaks & you're not able to do a quick on road repair, you have a way to get it home, & you can haul another vehicle up there with you, so you have a car to drive for the 3 days you're up there.
Could you drive it yes. Should you drive it no. Maybe tow it if it doesn't break drive it home let you beautiful wife drive the mini semi. At least that way you have the tow rigid if you need it.Hope for the best plan for the worst brother
Lights, camera action. Tow the wrecker. That semi looks and sounds great. Neat pairing with the mini trailer. More comfortable ride. May get some work, going/coming. Or some junk to buy/exchange
My grandmother told me the secret to life..age and treachery will always triumph over yo👍uth and inexperience Wrecker games is yours Merlin My money is on you best of luck to you all .. Merlin Paul,Ben ,Matt , Rory and Robbie ( and the crew you have 👍)well done guys you have created something special, entertaining and down here in Tasmania we are so so so bitterery envious. No way could we run the amazing machines you build here ….transport… we can only dream Keep it up
we really enjoy your videos ... we share the idea of "he who dies with the most toys wins" definitely load tow matter on the ( mini big rig ) what an impressive piece of machinery - that trailer is still massive 53 ft is insane "looks perfect now"
Back in the day working in a rustbelt truck shop I came across what was an anomaly to me. A 40s something gas powered Brockway 10 wheeler the tear axel driven by big herky V Belts. We were putting channel Iron bed rails and a 20 ton hoist under the 18' flat bed. Point being you could accomplish the same thing on your rig. It looks great. Will anxiously await the completion. Am awaiting th he video results on the games now. Thanks for sharing.
Just found your channel about a month ago, it's become one of my favorites, as a retired tech i love the projects you do and the mechanics that go into them, keep up the good work.
here's some other channels. these guys are all friends and live near each other. robby layton, fabrats, matts off road recovery, chads fab, trail mater.
@@drkrypton4410 yes I watch all of them, like Diesel Creek too, but when it comes to all around knowledge and ability Merlin is exceptional, he does everything himself, unbelievable abilities.
Get there however is most comfortable. Don't want to spend that long in an uncomfortable vehicle. Were you still planning on hooking up that second diff? Was quite looking forward to seeing just how you managed that...
‘Ain’t nobody’ gonna arrive with the mini-semi trailer blowing coal combo kinda cool. You will win the coolest arrival award right off the bat! Will put you one up, at the start, on every one else arriving with their mundane portages ….. JS 😂
Merlin will both axles be powered on the truck? I've seen a 205 divorced mounted and a jack shaft and a carrier bearing on the front axle to power the rear. Old ww2 6x6 power wagons used a similar setup.
I vote loading the mini semi with your tow mater and the jeep for a run a round rig/backup. I'd ask Matt if you could park in his yard though, the amount of traffic at sand hollow will make it difficult to turn around without sinking into the sand.
If you wanna power that rear axle, consider a dual outtput transfer case mounted about at the rear of the cab, a hanger bearing mounted above the front axle and clock your rear rear diff upwards slightly to lesson the driveshaft angle. Bang... working tandem drive axles. Seen it done on the T Rex 6x6 dodge truck back in the 2000s
Nice build overall, I just have to wonder if your front turn signals on the semi tractor will be _visible_ when the headlights are on? You may need to employ the same trick used on late-model cars with LED headlights and include a (solidstate?) relay to cut off the headlight on the side that the turn signal is engaged. Probably shouldn't include the 4-ways in that though.
As I thought, that's a great looking rig. But I'm kind of disappointed. I was yelling at the screen when you used a Scotch lock for the tail lights. I guess you'll be ok in the drier climate but I can't tell you how many times I've had to help a driver out with wiring problems on their rig only to find the previous repair was done using Scotch locks. The salt, chemicals and water get in and actually wick a couple of feet up the wire causing it to corrode and break. I'm sure you'll fix it later. Good luck at the off road wrecker games
Talking about truckers not moving over, that’s why I don’t move over for them because 9 out of 10 times if I’m broke down on side of road, all the cars and trucks will switch lanes but the tractor and trailers just blow by you and not switch lanes. And that scares the shit outta anybody.
You could always drop the mini-semi and trailer off at my house, then drive your tow truck to Sand Hollow. Less vehicles for you to keep track of during the competition.
Merlin, you have to tow it, that wrecker riding on the “new” trailer of your old semi will look sweet. What a rig, there’ll be a crowd around it for days. ❤️🇷🇴
Awesome truck looks good. I've been giving Paul and Matt grief that you are the "silent one" to watch out for at the tow truck Olympics go get them lol.
Towing the wrecker with the new rig would be way cool. However driving the wrecker there, competing in the games, and driving home is pretty cool too. You would be the only one driving to and from, but if you tow you would have the coolest tow rig. It would be a Tuff decision for me.
Nice rig for sure. A little suggestion. If your speed motion were done with no music, I would love it. It brings a little dry humor as well. You have huge potential.
This mini semi is the coolest thing on y-tube. Merlin if you explained why you shortened it I missed it. I would have loved to see you cruising it with 53' out back. I did see the vid of you bringing it home with the flatbed.
I would drive the tow truck to the wrecker games. Might be a fun road trip. 😂... although it might be a good idea to bring the mini-semi too just in case you break something at the wrecker games.
You should show up driving this awesome looking truck with Tow mater on board, and a big old American Flag , and how about a big old horn, it's going to be fun,
I think I would tow it. You are competing and stressing stuff and likely to hurt something and it would also let you take your mind off of babying it so you can make it back home.
I think you should trailer the wrecker coming with that trailer. You could take this truck and the wrecker and maybe even another car or your jeep to show off.
Love watching what you do you remind me of a great friend and mechanic I learned so much friend growing up wish he was still around today miss him so much
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You gotta tow it, nobody has a tow rig like this show it off, you’ve earned it !
Yeah it'll look nice on the roll back. Plus he can thrash it harder and not have to walk home lol.
Ha ha ! I don’t read comments before I open my trap . I’m not the only one who says show it all off .
Got to agree. Cool combo
Absolutely agree, more of your stuff on the road the better!
Tow it to the Wrecker Games!!!!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I want to go play with Merlin. His backyard and shop appears to have all the cool play toys.
I think you should trailer it. Two reasons, 1 great test for the trailer and 2 if something should break you can get her home.
I think that you should tow the wrecker to Sand Hollow. Don’t take the chance of something breaking down en-route. Besides, that rat rod towing the wrecker will draw a lot of positive attention.
Definitely another vote for the tow, especially considering how often custom vehicles decide to act up. Not to mention just the hazard of people that CANT F'ING DRIVE!!!
Better to have a tow rig that can run a block for the wrecker in the worst case scenario.
The wrecker would look too cool rolling down the highway on the mini semi
Loved seeing your daughter working with you. Nice family vibe!
If you are thinking about using the mini semi then definitely tow it! You could bring your Jeep too and have a smaller runaround extra wheeling vehicle. Get the most out of the trip!
100% correct. That would be pretty darn cool.
If he is going to bring an extra vehicle, it should be the golf cart!
Another vote for towing the Jeep and the Wrecker behind he mini semi. 👍
I have no idea who might win the ORWG but if you show up with a wrecker that you made from scratch on a trailer that you (re)made towed by the mini-semi that you made from scratch, you definitely win the style award...
Man this is such a cool set up! There is something about building your own hauler vs buying one. Amazing work man!
When he shows up in that rig with mater on the back he's already won.
@@4knanapapa absolutely! We have seen mater work already and it's a beast! Definitely my favorite out of the bunch. I love Paul's and Matt's rig but Mater is a different animal!
Hate wiring huge pain in the butt great job
Tow it. You'll win all the style points as son as you pull in to Sand Hollow. Very nice work, love your style Merlin.
I would trailer the tow truck to the games. In case something happened, you still have the trailer to bring the tow truck back home. Besides, it will be cool showing up in that rig!
How do I apply to be your 40 year old apprentice? Been a mechanic at Lexus stealerships for 20 years but what you do and what you make seems a whole lot more fulfilling! Thanks for bringing us along on all your amazing projects!
Incredible! If it is up and running, without a doubt, tow it with the mini semi. You'll get a win at the wrecker games no matter what happens.
You've definitely got best hauler award. Better let Matt know he needs to get it ready to be presented.
Straight up gangster build love your vision of the coolest projects on you-tube always looking forward to next idea from this channel keep up the amazing job 🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻❤
This may be a simple observation, but the ease in which you and your cousin Paul can cut an almost perfect circle with a torch or plasma cutter AND doing it freehand is truly awe inspiring. I know it takes a lot of experience, but still, just watching it being done is amazing.
That is one FINE looking rig, and you were right, the wheelbase on that tractor is perfect. The proportion and perspective on that rig is absolutely ART. Well done.
Hi Merlin, since you asked, I would say to trailer the wrecker to the games. It would probably make it there just fine under its own power, but if you break anything at the games, it would be much more convenient to load it back onto the trailer than to have to fix it before you can go home. Thanks for the video!
Definitely tow it with the mini semi and trailer! Sweet rig!
Beautiful precision work Merlin! 👍👍I found you through your cousin Paul @Fabrats Keep up the great work.👌
Trailer it, and make a video of the trip. Would love to see how the whole truck trailer setup works.
Thats a tough call Merlin, if you drive it you might be the only one that doesn’t show up on a trailer but if you tow it you would definitely have the coolest tow rig.
Tow it with that Mini Semi! Show them both off! Best hauler of the bunch.
This 'Merlin' definitely makes magic! You must tow that bad boy. You have the absolute coolest setup!! They will be soooo jealous when you roll in with this winning rig and tow setup! Siccc-em, Merlin!
You gotta haul it with the semi that would be awesome two old school baddies cruising to the wrecker games
This is my favorite build ever! Hope to see it at the tow truck competition 👏👍. Excellent stuff as always! ❤
You are a nice guy Merlin:), so I suggest put it on a trailer, you have a backup if breaks, you will not expose yourself at noise and cold all those miles.
That's a totally AWESOME setup for truck and trailer!!!🥰 I'd drive to the Olympics and tell everyone it's no trailer queen it shows up to impress 👍
are you still planning a power divider for the mini semi? I was anxious to see what you came up with. and theres no way you can't tow it if you own that awesome truck and trailer.
I was wondering about that too. Have seen several mini semi trucks reverse the front output on a 203 Tcase so it had 2 outputs out the back, set it up so Tcase could be divorced from trans. Run one driveshaft back to the Tcase mounted a couple feet ahead of the tandem axles, then run one shaft to each rear axle using a carrier bearing over forward axle to get a shaft to rear axle. It gives you a diff between the axles that you can lock(same as locking power divider in real semi}. also gets you a low range.
Definitely bring it on the mini-semi. We all need to see that sweet rig up close and personal.
I am absolutely jealous of that truck! Great job backing on the blind side without mirrors, unless you deleted a bunch of failed attempts... 🙂
Heck yeah Merlin you have to tow it this mini tow truck and trailer are awesome and Paul and Matt will be envious of them! Good job 👍
The rig came out real nice Merlin. So when are you putting some west coast mirrors on the truck and maybe a couple utility/work lights on the back of the cab for backing up or loading at night. I say load the wrecker up on the new rig and travel in style.
That is the coolest set up. I love your eye. How do I send pictures of my builds? (Toys)
I'd trailer it just in case, plus everyone else will be towing with modern trucks and trailers and you showing up with your mini semi and old trailer will be awesome.
Merlin, your work is out of this world! That semi and trailer is some kind of sweet. There is no doubt that the tow truck can make the trip on its own, but you have to haul it on your new rig so you can show it off. Plus, you might need to haul Matt's wrecker back home for him. Thanks Merlin.
That’s awesome! Two questions, are you still planning on making the rear axle drive? And does it have a Jake brake?
Also wondering about what brakes if any you have on your new trailer. Might be something to consider given the weight of the load you’re going to be carrying.
I vote tow it because you have built an awesome hauler and no better way to show it off than by using it.
Trailer looks good. Nice set up. I normally have to put a little grease on the old light rubbers to get the bulbs to slide in. The last dual rear axle I did I put a carrier bearing on the front diff tube and run the two piece shaft to the rear one. We used a small single speed divorced gear to gear transfer case backwards for the divider. Worked pretty good. I ran rotella t6 oil instead of gear oil and it never got hot. It did get hot with 90w in it. Nice set up for sure. I have a nice old IH TR11 on long frame with hyd cylinder still on it if anyone wants to make a tilt bed car hauler. New Mexico. complete truck and complete extra chassis as well. We built a couple gas mileage gang trucks from 36 chevy one with 4bt and the other with npr 4 cyl. both engines IDI. I do not do electronics. 5 speed sticks then a np205 backwards for a huge over drive. They were 1/2 ton trucks on 78 ford f150 frames in a contest to whom could get the 50 mpg goal. The trucks were so light with the 3.50 rear 9 inch they would drive off with the xfercase in low range making it a two to one over drive. Same thing we ran rotella t6 in the trans, xfer case and straight rotella 40 weight in the rear diff. The npr truck got 3 mpg better all the time. The old trucks are way better slicing through the air.
Are you kidding? You know how bad ass you will be in the mini semi with Towmater on the back. That is cool great work man
I totally agree....the mini semi would look bad ass towing the wrecker
I love the mini truck that smokes like a big mack. looks grate.
Such a cool rig! You need to figure out some drive for the rearmost axle, so you can put the hammer down and really get truckin'!
European regulations would absolutely murder you for those headlights. XD
Oh and scotch-locks? For Shame!
Tow it, of course, and use that fabulous mini semi and new trailer to tow it. And bring along something else to wow them all, of course. Thanks Merlin - great little video. Can't wait to see you at the Games
I'd love to see you show up with the mini semi towing tow mater
Merlin,
You know what would be really funny, and generate lots of views?
You should all do the Tow Truck Olympics, in drag…🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤😮😮😮
That little rig is great, love the stacks and just the look of truck, a small flattop bunk would be the cherry on top.
IDK, Buddy.... i started loving your wrecker way before loving wreckers became popular.
Coming along nicely Merlin. Those scotch locks would turn your wire to green puss in a month with the salted roads where we live.
LET ME BE THE FRIST TO PREDICT THE WINNERS: RORY 1st PAUL 2nd Merlin 3rd Matt 4th BFS 5th Casey 6th. AND SO IT IS! LOVE ALL YOU GAYS.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL. BRUCE BISSELL, SOUTHWEST, UTAH.
Please tow it ! We want to admire your hard work! 😃 It needs a long haul test that we know it will pass with flying colors 😃
Hay Merlin I think you should take the Recker up there on the trailer as you may need extra fuel and a vehicle to drive around. Plus knowing you great collection you'll use another one of your great vehicles to drive the trailer 🙂
That set up is so fricking awesome
You should haul the wrecker on it to the games
By all means, transport "Tow Mater" with another of "Merlin's Mechanical Menagerie". quite a diesel work force! This showcase's Merlin's Mechanical Mastery an Engineering skills! Kudo's to you sir.
Remember to always do the tug test when hooking up to the trailer. After you hear & feel it latch, do a slight forward pull before releasing brakes, to make sure it latched. I always like to get out and look at the jaws like you did.
I think you should tow the tow truck to the wrecker games. Two reasons, in case something breaks & you're not able to do a quick on road repair, you have a way to get it home, & you can haul another vehicle up there with you, so you have a car to drive for the 3 days you're up there.
Could you drive it yes. Should you drive it no. Maybe tow it if it doesn't break drive it home let you beautiful wife drive the mini semi. At least that way you have the tow rigid if you need it.Hope for the best plan for the worst brother
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This is the coolest build, definitely need to haul the tow truck, this set up will be a hit and everyone will want to see it.
Now that's a nice car carrier. You do some really great work.
Lights, camera action. Tow the wrecker. That semi looks and sounds great. Neat pairing with the mini trailer. More comfortable ride. May get some work, going/coming. Or some junk to buy/exchange
Absolutely beautiful !!!!!! I love it Merlin.
My grandmother told me the secret to life..age and treachery will always triumph over yo👍uth and inexperience
Wrecker games is yours Merlin
My money is on you best of luck to you all .. Merlin Paul,Ben ,Matt , Rory and Robbie ( and the crew you have 👍)well done guys you have created something special, entertaining and down here in Tasmania we are so so so bitterery envious.
No way could we run the amazing machines you build here ….transport… we can only dream
Keep it up
we really enjoy your videos ... we share the idea of "he who dies with the most toys wins" definitely load tow matter on the ( mini big rig ) what an impressive piece of machinery - that trailer is still massive 53 ft is insane "looks perfect now"
Back in the day working in a rustbelt truck shop I came across what was an anomaly to me. A 40s something gas powered Brockway 10 wheeler the tear axel driven by big herky V Belts. We were putting channel Iron bed rails and a 20 ton hoist under the 18' flat bed.
Point being you could accomplish the same thing on your rig.
It looks great. Will anxiously await the completion.
Am awaiting th he video results on the games now. Thanks for sharing.
That's SUCH an awesome looking truck! Great job!!
Merlyn, did you order an LED flasher? They work like a champ! You can forgo the resistors. Absolutely tow the wrecker!
Just found your channel about a month ago, it's become one of my favorites, as a retired tech i love the projects you do and the mechanics that go into them, keep up the good work.
here's some other channels. these guys are all friends and live near each other. robby layton, fabrats, matts off road recovery, chads fab, trail mater.
@@drkrypton4410 All my favorites !!!!!
@@drkrypton4410 yes I watch all of them, like Diesel Creek too, but when it comes to all around knowledge and ability Merlin is exceptional, he does everything himself, unbelievable abilities.
@@BenDover-vm7ku love yer name! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Get there however is most comfortable.
Don't want to spend that long in an uncomfortable vehicle.
Were you still planning on hooking up that second diff? Was quite looking forward to seeing just how you managed that...
You build such awesome stuff Merlin! Love the channel!
Oh, and definitely tow the wrecker with the mini semi and trailer you built for sure!!!
‘Ain’t nobody’ gonna arrive with the mini-semi trailer blowing coal combo kinda cool. You will win the coolest arrival award right off the bat! Will put you one up, at the start, on every one else arriving with their mundane portages ….. JS 😂
I think seeing the mini semi pulling the tow truck pulling up would be epic.
Merlin will both axles be powered on the truck? I've seen a 205 divorced mounted and a jack shaft and a carrier bearing on the front axle to power the rear. Old ww2 6x6 power wagons used a similar setup.
I vote loading the mini semi with your tow mater and the jeep for a run a round rig/backup. I'd ask Matt if you could park in his yard though, the amount of traffic at sand hollow will make it difficult to turn around without sinking into the sand.
But he'll have a tow truck or two around to help him out if he needs it.
If you wanna power that rear axle, consider a dual outtput transfer case mounted about at the rear of the cab, a hanger bearing mounted above the front axle and clock your rear rear diff upwards slightly to lesson the driveshaft angle. Bang... working tandem drive axles.
Seen it done on the T Rex 6x6 dodge truck back in the 2000s
I think the dodge is one of the best builds I've ever seen. wish I had that much talent. Can't wait to see the finished product .
That's impressive, can't find a cummins powered 33 dodge tandem dually, I guess I'll just have to make one, wow.
You can. It just takes time and patience. Merlin does amazing work but he had to start somewhere
Nice build overall, I just have to wonder if your front turn signals on the semi tractor will be _visible_ when the headlights are on? You may need to employ the same trick used on late-model cars with LED headlights and include a (solidstate?) relay to cut off the headlight on the side that the turn signal is engaged. Probably shouldn't include the 4-ways in that though.
It looks great. Can’t wait to see it loaded and rolling. I think you should use the mini to pull the wrecker to the event.
As I thought, that's a great looking rig. But I'm kind of disappointed. I was yelling at the screen when you used a Scotch lock for the tail lights. I guess you'll be ok in the drier climate but I can't tell you how many times I've had to help a driver out with wiring problems on their rig only to find the previous repair was done using Scotch locks. The salt, chemicals and water get in and actually wick a couple of feet up the wire causing it to corrode and break. I'm sure you'll fix it later. Good luck at the off road wrecker games
You never fail to amaze me Merlin.
Talking about truckers not moving over, that’s why I don’t move over for them because 9 out of 10 times if I’m broke down on side of road, all the cars and trucks will switch lanes but the tractor and trailers just blow by you and not switch lanes. And that scares the shit outta anybody.
Take the new little Semi to haul it would be a good test run. The truck looks absolutely amazing. Love to see how the second axle drives I missed that
You could always drop the mini-semi and trailer off at my house, then drive your tow truck to Sand Hollow.
Less vehicles for you to keep track of during the competition.
That mini semi looks great. It looks like there is enough space for a sleeper cabin behind the cab😀
Was thinking the same thing
Seeing all those cars in your front yard must make those Havasu snobs happy. Ex-Havasu resident. The only person who needs to be happy is you.
That truck & trailer combo turned out sweet! looking forward to the driveline to the rear axle video.
Tow it! Also, do you have any plans on making the rear axle functional with a driveshaft? Awesome rig!!
Merlin, you have to tow it, that wrecker riding on the “new” trailer of your old semi will look sweet.
What a rig, there’ll be a crowd around it for days.
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You have to use this tow rig, it’s so damn cool !
Greta Thunberg was having a fit on every gear shift……. 😅😂😅
Awesome truck looks good. I've been giving Paul and Matt grief that you are the "silent one" to watch out for at the tow truck Olympics go get them lol.
Damn scotchlocks, never enough time to do a job properly, always enough time to do it twice
Towing the wrecker with the new rig would be way cool. However driving the wrecker there, competing in the games, and driving home is pretty cool too. You would be the only one driving to and from, but if you tow you would have the coolest tow rig. It would be a Tuff decision for me.
Nice rig for sure.
A little suggestion. If your speed motion were done with no music, I would love it. It brings a little dry humor as well. You have huge potential.
Nice video, we could offer some trailer lights to you, how could we contact you? Thank you.
Schnauzers, best dog ever!
Not tow it on a bitchin rig?
Why wouldn't you tow it?
This mini semi is the coolest thing on y-tube. Merlin if you explained why you shortened it I missed it. I would have loved to see you cruising it with 53' out back. I did see the vid of you bringing it home with the flatbed.
I would drive the tow truck to the wrecker games. Might be a fun road trip. 😂... although it might be a good idea to bring the mini-semi too just in case you break something at the wrecker games.
Tow it for the long haul. Drive it into Sand Hollow. Matt might need a tow back to his shop... The tractor/trailer looks awesome!
You should show up driving this awesome looking truck with Tow mater on board, and a big old American Flag , and how about a big old horn, it's going to be fun,
I think I would tow it. You are competing and stressing stuff and likely to hurt something and it would also let you take your mind off of babying it so you can make it back home.
I'd drive it , but if anything happens u will wish u towed it ! But goodluck I know you will do great !!
I think you should trailer the wrecker coming with that trailer. You could take this truck and the wrecker and maybe even another car or your jeep to show off.
Love watching what you do you remind me of a great friend and mechanic I learned so much friend growing up wish he was still around today miss him so much