Who OFF ROAD's In A Ford MUSTANG?!… Gambler 500!

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  • @andyloney777
    @andyloney777 Год назад +538

    When you give your weather report you should also give a gas gauge.

    • @zyeborm
      @zyeborm Год назад +28

      It's almost empty (probably)

    • @jeepgirl2791
      @jeepgirl2791 Год назад +8

      ​@@zyeborm most times😂😂😂

    • @PSC9634
      @PSC9634 Год назад +15

      And customer key location 😂

    • @lanceleavitt7472
      @lanceleavitt7472 Год назад +15

      "Gas tank is absolutely almost partly completely full." --- That should cover it. ---

    • @HAHA.GoodMeme
      @HAHA.GoodMeme Год назад +7

      LOL post this every video please

  • @paulsilas6037
    @paulsilas6037 Год назад +2193

    Matt ignored that bad attitude like a boss. All about solutions.

    • @somethingelsehere8089
      @somethingelsehere8089 Год назад +128

      Yep. Props to Matt for taking the high road.

    • @DrTheRich
      @DrTheRich Год назад +317

      Why did he start taking his entire car apart in the middle of the desert???

    • @tedsaylor6016
      @tedsaylor6016 Год назад +254

      No defense of the guys attitude, but he is prob pretty frustrated and I'll bet Matt has seen his fair share of people with misplaced anger.
      We can all take a lesson from Matt and his team.

    • @xToddmcx
      @xToddmcx Год назад +149

      @@DrTheRich Probably thought it was repairable somehow, at the beginning Matt says they think they're going out to repair the car. Anyway, dude cheered up a lot by the end. Like someone else said, just seen his baby destroyed, probably spent hours trying to fix it only to eventually realize it's all wasted effort.

    • @jeremytn1
      @jeremytn1 Год назад +109

      He mellowed out towards the end, I think he was just not having a very good time. Matt handled it very well tho

  • @slothomatic
    @slothomatic Год назад +685

    That gambler guy seemed determined to make his problem worse in every conceivable way.

    • @hgj2019
      @hgj2019 Год назад

      Working overtime to make HIS problem EVERYONE’S problem. WHAT a COLOSSAL JERK! He clearly needs a double dose of humility heaped with a generous serving of gratitude. Maybe he will read some of these comments and at least TRY to mend his pathetic ill-mannered behavior.

    • @kliether33
      @kliether33 Год назад +23

      Yeah he was a real piece of work.

    • @garrycoates2147
      @garrycoates2147 Год назад +40

      There is a common sense rule that you don't give away parts of car that you want towed. Would be a deal breaker for me. What did he think Matt could do? Fly in a helicopter to collect?

    • @duaneschleef
      @duaneschleef Год назад +36

      Yeah, that dude had a problem for every solution. I would have told him, "sorry, I guess I can’t help you".

    • @carenclemmons5002
      @carenclemmons5002 Год назад +17

      @@duaneschleef It’s a fortunate thing that the guy in the poncho raised the option of removing the bumper plastic to get to something solid.

  • @aljosaskrabelj8412
    @aljosaskrabelj8412 Год назад +400

    "We broke down! Call for help!" "What should we do while we are waiting?" " Lets break down the car and throw away all the parts!" 😂

    • @macsloan58
      @macsloan58 Год назад

      Yeah……what a douche!

    • @tonyburns5388
      @tonyburns5388 Год назад

      This man was a grade A dumbass. Props to Matt for not just saying “okay have fun then since you want to remove the parts”.

    • @jacobsecord
      @jacobsecord Год назад +7

      He sees people at their worst so I’m assuming he is the master at that control it’s honest quite impressive

    • @prankmonkeyxs650
      @prankmonkeyxs650 10 месяцев назад +12

      FR, how do you think it is a good idea to call for a tow and get rid of essential parts? And these are supposedly car people! They lose their enthusiast cards.

    • @7.62x39Boogaloo
      @7.62x39Boogaloo 7 месяцев назад +1

      Makes absolutely zero sense 🤦‍♂️

  • @Al-of3zp
    @Al-of3zp Год назад +147

    What a tool! I would have said "ok, great have fun getting off the trail" Matt is one calm guy.

    • @gassgames
      @gassgames 11 месяцев назад +10

      I was just sitting here saying if your going to take a vehicle off-road with out hookup locations that shits on you when you gotta be saved

    • @stoney-wan
      @stoney-wan 7 месяцев назад +3

      No doubt the guys got all the answers but can’t get his pos off the mountain himself

  • @cliffsta87337
    @cliffsta87337 Год назад +556

    Kudos to you Matt for your patience with this guy. You’re a better man than me.

    • @brettcole6173
      @brettcole6173 Год назад +19

      Me too!!😂😂😂 I was already telling the guy to shut up through the video!!

    • @scotterdog1036
      @scotterdog1036 Год назад +1

      🇺🇸🇺🇸Matt in 2024!🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @aref6561
      @aref6561 Год назад +22

      Yeah, I will be like buh bye my guy. It seems you've got this.

    • @jason7231
      @jason7231 Год назад +2

      Right!

    • @enricopallazzo2987
      @enricopallazzo2987 Год назад +13

      Yeah no doubt, I would've left without saying a word to him after hearing him.

  • @matthewhasentufel6874
    @matthewhasentufel6874 Год назад +302

    Wow!! Matt's professionalism REALLY showed thru in this video. Its obvious there was quite a bit of editing due to the customers inability to filter his mouth/thoughts and a HUGE lack of humility; a little goes a LOOOOONG way! I tip my hat to you sir! Were it me out there rescuing him, he'd have got a piece of my mind and very possibly left on the trail where he was found.....

    • @MacCosmic
      @MacCosmic Год назад +4

      I agree but a bit more food for thought.
      It costs Matt time and money to make it all the way there. No way he's not going to try even if there is bad attitude from the customer. Though I'm sure Mat has a point where you can't pay him enough to do something.
      Still money aside, I feel Matt is a "better man" and would help anyone even if it was to give the man his classic work shirt off his back.
      He knows people are what is important. You don't get friends like he has with out knowing that. You see it all the time with his interactions with Ed, Lizy, his kids and well practically everyone who's worked with or for him.

    • @tbas8741
      @tbas8741 Год назад +5

      @@MacCosmic Call out fees for such jobs are well over $1000 in most places.

  • @shanebrown8242
    @shanebrown8242 Год назад +258

    That was amazing how Matt didn't even acknowledge that dude's crummy attitude. I can't say I would have been so accommodating. Great job guys!

    • @wynottgivemore9274
      @wynottgivemore9274 Год назад +14

      I didn't think he had a crummy tude, even for a guy that had been broken down in the middle of nomans land . Really i didn't sence any tde at all, he simply stated that the shocks had been taken away, without giving any reason. Which is and was strange to me. What the heck were they thinking 🤔 I can only guess that they were trying to get new parts or fix the broken ones 🤪

    • @pintaco4299
      @pintaco4299 Год назад +6

      Right i think he expected the flat bed

    • @Wholesomeashell
      @Wholesomeashell Год назад +6

      I understand how easy it is to judge a situation from afar, but it breaks my heart to read these hurtful and off-based comments about Danny. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a Gambler 500/Sons of Smokey cleanup recently. He is beloved in the community and notorious for going out of his way to help folks on and off the trails. He is an incredible mechanic, and not afraid to send it. I trailed behind him as he took this manual mustang 2wd OPEN DIFF through Hells Revenge in Moab- no problem. You can see it on the gambler page, it was wild to witness! From what I’ve heard he was mid-repair when someone ELSE called Matt. All I see here is a guy communicating why certain methods would or would not work based on what he knows having built the car himself. And look at what a great solution they came up with because of it!

    • @randyadams7269
      @randyadams7269 Год назад

      I am sure this guy didn’t get the free recovery.

    • @wynottgivemore9274
      @wynottgivemore9274 Год назад +6

      @@Wholesomeashell yes ,i don't know anyone here personally...and after this comment i had to rewatch the whole video cause i didn't recall any crummy attitude. And i again witnessed none. Some people see things and get it wrong in their minds eye i guess.

  • @SteelHoarse
    @SteelHoarse Год назад +143

    I know, let’s brake down on the trail and remove critical parts that you might need to get the vehicle off the trail! Like everyone has said, Matt tremendously awesome patience and professionalism!

    • @calebbyers
      @calebbyers Год назад +11

      Yeah, like I can understand taking it apart to try to fix it, but why take the parts away!? Did he ever consider it might need to be reassembled?

  • @akelkhunter
    @akelkhunter Год назад +96

    I couldn’t have done it without pitching a big fit then leaving him there. Kudos to you and Tom for being able to keep your cool. My blood pressure was up just listening to his attitude.

  • @teddybusch7726
    @teddybusch7726 Год назад +93

    Matt also doing his part in picking up trash off the trail 🤙🏻 Good job Matt

  • @thebighorn
    @thebighorn Год назад +260

    It's great to see how Matt can be so professional even when dealing with all types of personalities. One of the reasons I love this channel

  • @Stevens_EDC_Reviews
    @Stevens_EDC_Reviews Год назад +82

    You guys should definitely build a rig for the Gambler 500! That would be cool for sure.

    • @StormyWeather93
      @StormyWeather93 7 месяцев назад

      That little samurai they have now is basically one. I have a gambler made out of a 03 Sunfire, honestly best car I've ever owned. Small but very capable, surprisingly so. FWD and have driven though 4ft of snow and didn't slow down.

  • @TheRealMikeWilly
    @TheRealMikeWilly Год назад +122

    The Gambler 500 was started in Oregon by a group of guys whose lives changed from being "best friends who always hung out and did everything together" to "all having started their own families and never getting to see eachother" so they all got their own $500 car and drove 500 offroad miles across Oregon tackling some pretty rough terrain.

    • @MacCosmic
      @MacCosmic Год назад +5

      I hear the ring of a saying like "Doesn't mater the road you take, it's always better with friends. Just don't lead them down bad roads and everything is better ".
      So who did they call when something broke down to clean the wreck when it wasn't able to go any further? Clearly not Matt =P

    • @2008tmp
      @2008tmp Год назад +1

      @@MacCosmic Gamblers help gamblers.

    • @frankfurter2891
      @frankfurter2891 9 месяцев назад

      no one asked

  • @pigasus_1
    @pigasus_1 Год назад +61

    Coilovers were removed to prevent damage to them, as someone indicated the replacement cost per coilover is approximately equal to the value of the entire car unmodified. Prior to Matt's arrival the intention was to place the rear of the Mustang onto the Van Flatbed and tow it out that way. In the shuffle of preparing for the mustang to be towed out the coil overs were placed in another vehicle to be returned to camp. That vehicle left a couple minutes before Matt arrived.
    Danny (the customer) does have a strange demeanor but a heart of gold. The video doesn't show all the joking around and humor. That mustang build was the culmination of years of work and trial and error, damaging it by being incautious would be heartbreaking.
    The bingo card was part of the event, helping a broken down gambler was one of the spots on the card that's why I insisted it be given to Matt.
    My 2¢.
    I was the man with no name (costume I wore for the event)

    • @jeffwalston8110
      @jeffwalston8110 Год назад +12

      Thanks for the context.

    • @SlabbinNCabbin
      @SlabbinNCabbin Год назад +8

      I agree, the customers attitude was fine, just reserved..

    • @BFT88
      @BFT88 Год назад +19

      Guy was an a hole, even with the context.

    • @andymcintosh3782
      @andymcintosh3782 Год назад

      Maybe everyone who is in the gambler 500 is an a hole
      Just saying

    • @owenisaacson724
      @owenisaacson724 Год назад +3

      Thanks for the context… I work in retail when people treat me like that I try to remain respectful and positive but sometimes I also get frustrated and I know my customers can tell so I try really really hard to remain calm and respectful like Matt. Also nice poncho

  • @jeremyd9826
    @jeremyd9826 Год назад +450

    What a guy! So many demands for a problem he created.

    • @BikingWIthPanda
      @BikingWIthPanda Год назад +18

      i noticed he calmed down a lot and was way more polite once teh vehicle was down. i can't imagine how stressed he was. personally i thought he restrained himself pretty well, it could have gone a lot worse

    • @electrontube
      @electrontube Год назад +34

      @@BikingWIthPanda it's a Gambler car, you should go with a plan when it breaks... because it's gonna break.

    • @mezamichael
      @mezamichael Год назад +5

      Thought the same thing.

    • @Buzzrust1
      @Buzzrust1 Год назад +12

      He grabbed a bud light out the trunk so there is that.

    • @WS102
      @WS102 Год назад +32

      @@electrontube You totally nailed it. Seriously, who builds a Gambler or any off road rig without welded in recovery points and reinforced bumpers? It's a ghetto-fabricated heap of crap, of course it's going to break down eventually. Scrap steel is cheap, get a welder and figure it out. Don't blame others for your lack of preparedness. Don't blame the guy with the wrecker, he's there to Un-F the situation you got yourself into to begin with.

  • @ryanmoen6239
    @ryanmoen6239 Год назад +151

    Matt is nothing but pro. Always positive and looking for answers to problems. Great leader.

  • @robsanchez6245
    @robsanchez6245 Год назад +9

    This customer was a jerk! Good job Matt you’re such a respectful professional man.

  • @johnculver3294
    @johnculver3294 Год назад +47

    Performed my 1st off-road recovery this past Monday and I was fully prepared from all the years watching this channel. Came across a family in a Ram 2500 stuck on the ramp 4 beach access at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Soft Shackle and a quick tug with a kinetic rope with my Titan and everyone was on their way.

    • @jdotsalter910
      @jdotsalter910 Год назад +1

      You should start your own channel.

    • @colinarner790
      @colinarner790 6 месяцев назад

      Love it down there, the amount go recoveries I’ve had to do down there is crazy.

  • @wyckedan
    @wyckedan Год назад +89

    Man, sometimes you just wanna pack up your truck and turn around and leave. Dude said no to almost everything, it's amazing he ended up happy

    • @noneed8882
      @noneed8882 Год назад +3

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @chrisstokes6624
      @chrisstokes6624 Год назад +6

      I am a heavy tow operator and have done exactly that. Packed up my Truck and drove away. Felt bad latter . But dam it felt good at the time

  • @RaisingTheBar-Jason
    @RaisingTheBar-Jason Год назад +103

    It's not very hard to tell that Matt has dealt with ridiculous customers for a long time. The customer takes the suspension apart on the side of the road and sends it away, tells no one about it before they arrive and then gives Matt attitude about how he's going to fix this situation? Customer, wake up. Matt, awesome job!

    • @_Mr.Black_
      @_Mr.Black_ Год назад +3

      He hired Matt for a tow, explained what he needed Matt to do, Matt got paid, customer was happy.

    • @Wholesomeashell
      @Wholesomeashell Год назад +1

      I understand how easy it is to judge a situation from afar, but it breaks my heart to read these hurtful and off-based comments about Danny. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a Gambler 500/Sons of Smokey cleanup recently. He is beloved in the community and notorious for going out of his way to help folks on and off the trails. He is an incredible mechanic, and not afraid to send it. I trailed behind him as he took this manual mustang 2wd OPEN DIFF through Hells Revenge in Moab- no problem. You can see it on the gambler page, it was wild to witness! From what I’ve heard he was mid-repair when someone ELSE called Matt. All I see here is a guy communicating why certain methods would or would not work based on what he knows having built the car himself. And look at what a great solution they came up with because of it!

    • @MachineHeadRacing17
      @MachineHeadRacing17 Год назад

      ​@@Wholesomeashell😂

  • @buddsmokengood420
    @buddsmokengood420 Год назад +711

    Why would you take your rig apart on the trail and have somebody leave with your parts?!? That doesn't seem very smart

    • @Oldplacerminer99
      @Oldplacerminer99 Год назад

      That event is a bunch of fools straight out of California. Bunch of broken down junk.

    • @lessthanscientific724
      @lessthanscientific724 Год назад +26

      It doesn't seem like you e ever had to trail-fix a car.... That is standard protocol.

    • @josephprentice8354
      @josephprentice8354 Год назад +42

      Mustang on 33s wasn't the brightest first option but he made it this far 🤣

    • @buddsmokengood420
      @buddsmokengood420 Год назад +46

      @@lessthanscientific724 off-road wrecker has a welder, If they would have just left them on it would have been fixed....

    • @buddsmokengood420
      @buddsmokengood420 Год назад +14

      @@josephprentice8354 Good thing there wasn't any crowds while they were towing it out 🤣🤣

  • @OP941nine
    @OP941nine Год назад +125

    Something definitely off about the costumer, Matt as always keeping his composure

    • @JoeMcFarlanesgoogle
      @JoeMcFarlanesgoogle Год назад +8

      Safe to assume anyone who enters the gambler 500 is a little off 😊

    • @TheBnbonthebeach
      @TheBnbonthebeach Год назад +5

      I think the owner might’ve been a little disheartened

    • @hgj2019
      @hgj2019 Год назад

      @@TheBnbonthebeach or a little bit of an ungrateful jerk!

    • @OP941nine
      @OP941nine Год назад

      @@gregparrott 🤣my bad...fixed.

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Год назад +23

    That was and unusual recovery. I thought for a minute that the guy was going to run you out of options and you'd have to leave the car sitting like you found it! LOL!! Patience prevailed and it was a successful recovery!! Great work Matt and Tom!!

  • @unclerick8224
    @unclerick8224 Год назад +13

    I say yes to building a Gambler 500 MORR Rig! With the talent and creativity of your crew, I am sure you can build an incredible machine.

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s Год назад +293

    That guy acted like he created a problem and then asked Matt to solve it like it was a test

    • @somethingelsehere8089
      @somethingelsehere8089 Год назад +13

      Yep - sand in the Vaseline.

    • @MrStaybrown
      @MrStaybrown Год назад +3

      That's what got outta it, too, ChrisB8s.
      🤔 seems fishy.

    • @chandleremerine6130
      @chandleremerine6130 Год назад

      that beer belly stores a lot of dickhead energy.

    • @arielspalter7425
      @arielspalter7425 Год назад +18

      I agree. His attitude seemed a bit off.

    • @FullTwos
      @FullTwos Год назад

      ​@Privileged White Male hello fellow white privileged male

  • @Spoolingturbski
    @Spoolingturbski Год назад +301

    Matt is the man… His patience, empathy and respect for those that clearly lack it, is amazing.

    • @Wholesomeashell
      @Wholesomeashell Год назад +11

      I understand how easy it is to judge a situation from afar, but it breaks my heart to read these hurtful and off-based comments about Danny. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a Gambler 500/Sons of Smokey cleanup recently. He is beloved in the community and notorious for going out of his way to help folks on and off the trails. He is an incredible mechanic, and not afraid to send it. I trailed behind him as he took this manual mustang 2wd OPEN DIFF through Hells Revenge in Moab- no problem. You can see it on the gambler page, it was wild to witness! From what I’ve heard he was mid-repair when someone ELSE called Matt. All I see here is a guy communicating why certain methods would or would not work based on what he knows having built the car himself. And look at what a great solution they came up with because of it!

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 Год назад +78

    Big lesson here for car builders. .. Make sure to have hard points at the ends for pulling and lifting.. Maybe even some side attach points would come in handy too, for dragging sideways when needed.

    • @t.j.furness
      @t.j.furness Год назад +1

      Good point! Not a bad idea👍👍

  • @DDLovett
    @DDLovett Год назад +11

    One thing that surprised me.
    Once you took the bumper off, that car had a brilliant lifting point.
    Maybe that method will be used a bit more in the future.

    • @MacCosmic
      @MacCosmic Год назад

      Only if the frame is exposed.
      Some cars/trucks that "lifting point" could give or now be bent. That could be "the bumper" instead of that plastic piece removed and most cars now the bumper is ment to give to protect the people. It's why Matt doesn't like to hook onto them as he's learned they are not cheap to replace =P
      Still I agree with you Dave, when you are tossed lemons you make lemonade.

  • @riog4113
    @riog4113 Год назад +5

    This may be the wrong place, but I hope the right person notices.
    My dad was HIT AND RUN rear ended by a semi on I-15 N mile marker 86 South of mesquite NV.
    We are seeking any information regarding this incident. 4/14/23 around 0225 (2:25am) he was in a red 71’ VW Bus traveling north on I-15 N (mile marker 86 NB near mesquite NV). There were two bikes and a rocket box on the roof. The van has bright taillights.
    A semi hit him going about 80, the bikes and rocket box came off, he was able to control the vehicle to the shoulder.
    A police report was filed for missing property and highway patrol notified.
    I am too shaken to write much more, but I will update if this gets traction.

  • @desotosky1372
    @desotosky1372 Год назад +86

    Having worked in the medical field you have to keep compassion in mind because you are dealing with otherwise good people in a stressful situation. I'm sure the same applies to situations like this. Enjoyed the video.

    • @rkj4107
      @rkj4107 Год назад +8

      I was thinking that. He didn't realize he was getting unscrewed, tough to see when you screw yourself that bad 😅

  • @kiwihoons1669
    @kiwihoons1669 Год назад +255

    Wow the customer wasn't super great.
    If I drove that wreck into that trail, I'd be grateful you could destroy my bumper and get me out.
    "How bad?" "Whats your plan on lifting it?"
    I'd wanna drive off and leave him to his own problems if he acted like that.

    • @SuperSummit123
      @SuperSummit123 Год назад +46

      I am confused as to why he took the shocks off and removed them from the site? I mean why would you take parts off your car and put them in a different location?

    • @John-uo1qf
      @John-uo1qf Год назад +9

      A Mustang in its native environment

    • @jeffcameron3390
      @jeffcameron3390 Год назад +28

      Yeah, I would have told red hoodie boy have a nice night and left him there to hopefully learn a valuable lesson.

    • @SuperSummit123
      @SuperSummit123 Год назад +14

      @@John-uo1qf most mustang drivers only go to get a spray tan on their way to the gay pride parade in that car..

    • @kiddoduke2103
      @kiddoduke2103 Год назад +19

      No wonder he chose the lady for radio duty - man that guy could drain the life outta quick!

  • @jkflorida
    @jkflorida Год назад +52

    What kind of goofy takes his shocks off when the things broken down on the trail.

    • @tex_gil117
      @tex_gil117 Год назад +20

      More than that, who takes them off and is like ok just send these far away. Like what lol?

    • @jkflorida
      @jkflorida Год назад +9

      @@tex_gil117 agreed. I don’t get it.

    • @2551554
      @2551554 Год назад

      A meth head 🤣😂😂😂

    • @birddogz545
      @birddogz545 Год назад

      An idiot, with no business being out there

    • @Ganiscol
      @Ganiscol 7 месяцев назад

      Well, clearly one of the other participants needed it, so he donated it 😂

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 Год назад +27

    Nobody wants to be broke down on a trail ... sometimes frustrations run a little close to the surface ... in the end, everyone was happy!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

    • @adventureswithdavedave
      @adventureswithdavedave Год назад +5

      This guy clearly knew what he was getting into. This wasn't a dude and his family in a rental car. It is as a custom built vehicle that failed. He should have known it would happen eventually. No excuse

  • @worthamsgarage
    @worthamsgarage Год назад +9

    I did the Gambler 500 a couple years ago in a 95 Honda Del Sol with small lift and all terrain tires and had a absolute blast! Would love to see y'all do a build and take it out to enjoy!

  • @markfalloon3970
    @markfalloon3970 Год назад +14

    That guy had a problem for every answer but didn’t offer any solution to help. Well done matt for keeping cool.

  • @marckimbrell4645
    @marckimbrell4645 Год назад +150

    Matt has a lot of patience. That guy was a frumpy (a hole). I would have probably left him on the trail.

    • @KENNEY1023
      @KENNEY1023 Год назад +11

      I would have said nope not worth it and left.

    • @orangetaby6024
      @orangetaby6024 Год назад +3

      Mee Too

    • @KA-om9oz
      @KA-om9oz Год назад +4

      ​@@orangetaby6024 meee tooo

    • @123123boobies
      @123123boobies Год назад +8

      I mean that would be very unprofessional. I feel like we have all been in that guys situation. He probably thought he was going to be driving out but that didnt happen. Id also be pretty annoyed if i spent hours of work for nothing. Doesnt excuse a bad attitude but put yourself in his shoes. E Anyway he was in a much better mood by the end and everyone left happy.

    • @cptbuiltk7944
      @cptbuiltk7944 Год назад +6

      Y'all are soft as a pillow, jesus.

  • @duba
    @duba Год назад +16

    Well that dudes a ray of sunshine.

  • @louisd6322
    @louisd6322 Год назад +1

    So the mustang owner might have been a bit rough on the video, but I'm absolutely confident he is exhausted, possibly hung over, and spent probably the last 15+ hours either bouncing around in that rig or trying to fix it. Plus. Although he was negative, it was for good intentions. He didn't want the rig to fall off or become another problem halfway off the trail. I know Danny, he's a great guy. These Utah gamblers are an amazing group and helped me when I was in need when I went on one of their events a year or so ago.

  • @tdwl4373
    @tdwl4373 Год назад +2

    Blankie Man and Untied Shoes were nay saying and ego slaying...Matt was just like I'll give you a lift and an education. What a true Wrecker Operator. Been there.

  • @johntuff
    @johntuff Год назад +166

    I hope everyone of us can learn a valuable lesson from Matt and Tom Tom today. Such patience and humility.

    • @timothyblackburn7317
      @timothyblackburn7317 Год назад +2

      EnerGy Jack you nailed it! It is about being the best person you can be regardless of the circumstances, Matt and Tom Tom conducted a world class training session for us all.

    • @Wholesomeashell
      @Wholesomeashell Год назад +5

      I understand how easy it is to judge a situation from afar, but it breaks my heart to read these hurtful and off-based comments about Danny. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a Gambler 500/Sons of Smokey cleanup recently. He is beloved in the community and notorious for going out of his way to help folks on and off the trails. He is an incredible mechanic, and not afraid to send it. I trailed behind him as he took this manual mustang 2wd OPEN DIFF through Hells Revenge in Moab- no problem. You can see it on the gambler page, it was wild to witness! From what I’ve heard he was mid-repair when someone ELSE called Matt. All I see here is a guy communicating why certain methods would or would not work based on what he knows having built the car himself. And look at what a great solution they came up with because of it!

    • @delta-db2qk
      @delta-db2qk Год назад +2

      ​@@Wholesomeashellhe seemed annoyed at the situation to me which is understandable. He didnt seem like a bad dude or anything!

    • @aaronmodlin1871
      @aaronmodlin1871 11 месяцев назад +2

      I found this a useful comment the first time I saw it. Copying into multiple replies makes it seem more disingenuous. @@Wholesomeashell

  • @Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT
    @Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT Год назад +143

    Talk about entitled customers... customer service off road is just like retail 😂😂😂

    • @ugabuga1361
      @ugabuga1361 Год назад

      losers everywhere. they say don't judge a book by its cover... that's dumb... that fat fool is a loser

  • @zpttpzzpt
    @zpttpzzpt Год назад +45

    Matt literally is such a gem. He handled this very well

    • @electrontube
      @electrontube Год назад +1

      dude's so humble he doesn't care about telling everyone that he's not above eating orphan cheese-its

  • @1satisfiedmind
    @1satisfiedmind Год назад +1

    I figure if my build got me stuck in that Mustang, I'd have been humble and thankful, however, his grumbling did save his rear bumper and mwybe he thought, "Yeah, my sh** broke, pls don't break it more." and we've all seen the "more damage" happen in recovery. Still, I love it when Matt and crew shows up and people are actually happy to see them roll in.
    Matt, if you build a rig for that run you should put a big honkin', truck mounted leaf vacuum on it, like the one's used by city leaf collection. It'll pick up trail litter easily.

  • @jamesgreen5560
    @jamesgreen5560 Год назад +10

    Matt, Take a look at the US Army Buffalo MRAP fenders. For the heavy wrecker, something like the ones on the Buffalo might be a good solution. You could engineer a way to make them quickly removable so you could only use them when muddy conditions (and/or snowy slush) require them but store them away if you don't need them.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon Год назад +79

    Definitely do the Gambler 500. Not only could it be interesting to see what you build, but it sounds like a great cause.

    • @electrontube
      @electrontube Год назад +2

      if Merlin and Chad and Paul and Matt did the Gambler on one or two cars they would have a ton of fun and they could support each other. it would be one for the ages that's for sure

    • @njlooksee
      @njlooksee Год назад +1

      Eh, I’m not sure that’s a group I want to see again.

  • @owenisaacson724
    @owenisaacson724 Год назад +30

    You have the patience of a saint Matt! I would’ve left mustang guy high and dry I get he’s frustrated but cmon guy take a breath breaking it and recovering it is part of the fun

  • @YZ250W1
    @YZ250W1 Год назад +108

    Some people don't deserve help. You're a better man than I am!

  • @ronosterhout6963
    @ronosterhout6963 Год назад +2

    Matt you have a lot of patience! Little did you know you were part of the "picking up trash" on the side of the road! That guy should at least build something besides trash!

  • @saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560
    @saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560 Год назад +1

    They get bonus points for having a Matt's off road recovery tow. Have a good week and count your blessings amen.

  • @Thedoctor4x4
    @Thedoctor4x4 Год назад +90

    That guy was so bad that Tom decided to run all the way back

    • @currentresident15666
      @currentresident15666 Год назад +14

      Ha Ha. I was thinking the same thing. Definitely a reason Tom didn't stay in the car with him.

    • @mauryamckendrick5446
      @mauryamckendrick5446 Год назад +5

      @@currentresident15666 absolutely, Tom was doing his job by being a spotter. They came up on parts that could have done damage to the mustang and being pulled out in reverse makes it hard to see what's ahead so Tom was the insurance they were doing it right.

  • @charleswinner6805
    @charleswinner6805 Год назад +20

    Some people try to find the fault in everything, rather than search for a solution. Would not want that guy as a co-worker.

  • @1722gman
    @1722gman Год назад +2

    If he expected a flat bed, he should have vocalized that. Props to Matt for making it work regardless!

  • @tonyhussey3610
    @tonyhussey3610 Год назад +9

    Matt had always loved off-roading, but he knew that it could be a dangerous activity. That's why he had invested in a bright yellow off-road recovery truck. It was his pride and joy, and he took great care to keep it in tip-top condition.
    One day, Matt and his friends decided to go on a particularly challenging off-road adventure. They were determined to conquer the muddy terrain and reach the top of a nearby hill. Matt was leading the way in his trusty yellow truck, and everything was going smoothly until one of his friends got stuck in the mud.
    Matt quickly sprang into action. He maneuvered his truck around the muddy terrain until he was in a position to help his friend. With his winch and tow straps, he was able to pull his friend's truck out of the mud and back onto solid ground.
    The rest of the group cheered as Matt's yellow truck proved its worth once again. They continued on their adventure, tackling steep hills and navigating through thick mud. Matt's truck proved to be up to the task every time, effortlessly pulling his friends out of tight spots and keeping everyone safe.
    As the sun began to set, and the group made their way back to civilization, they all agreed that it had been an amazing day. They were tired and covered in mud, but they were happy and exhilarated. And Matt's yellow truck had played a crucial role in making it all possible.
    Matt knew that he had made the right choice in investing in such a reliable and capable off-road recovery truck. He couldn't wait to take it out again and see where it would take him next.

    • @palleppalsson
      @palleppalsson Год назад +1

      A typical chatgpt story

    • @desertrat1357
      @desertrat1357 Год назад

      ​@@palleppalsson true. I highly doubt somebody spent 10 minutes actually writing that out. I know I wouldn't

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 10 месяцев назад

      What is this garbage novel?

  • @heathboeddeker5401
    @heathboeddeker5401 Год назад +20

    Most definitely a Gambler 500 build is needed after Lizzie's and Jayme's vehicle builds Mr. Matt

  • @michaelpage9883
    @michaelpage9883 Год назад +35

    Peanut riding in Matt’s lap with one paw out the window 😂😂😂. I love the fact that Matt takes the dogs on some of his jobs and lets them have a good run and play in the water when it’s available.

  • @ChainsawFPV
    @ChainsawFPV Год назад +51

    Sadly, that is not the worst thing I have seen done to a mustang. Tho I dont kno why he called you, he seems to kno everything already.......

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Год назад +17

      Same. Was it just for the sake of calling Matt?
      It also seemed odd to care about the bumper of your $500 beater mustang that you essentially ruined (for resale) by converting it into an off roader.

  • @lGuileWilliamsl
    @lGuileWilliamsl Год назад +4

    Hey Matt, You could use a makeshift platform that attaches to the center hookup of the wrecker and allows the lines coming off the boom to connect to it for lift. This will give you the ability to get the platform under the vehicle and lift it without damaging the vehicle, it will also allow the platform to pivot on the various angles that a trail can subject the towed vehicle to.
    That or a full off road trailer that you can load a vehicle onto and secure that has wheels all the way at the back so as to prevent any scraping with maybe 40 inch wheels on the trailer.

  • @timkjos1495
    @timkjos1495 Год назад +2

    Good job being patient with the customer. Wrecker functioned perfectly. The Mustang owner learned a valuable lesson on the weaknesses of his design, and vehicle selection.

  • @FatGreenSheep
    @FatGreenSheep Год назад +38

    Matt's got a stronger will than I do. I would've just told the guy to shut up and let me do my job or find someone else to get him out.

    • @Kyle-ev4fk
      @Kyle-ev4fk Год назад +5

      I would have left as soon as he started talking or doubled the price.

  • @1nf1d31
    @1nf1d31 Год назад +156

    The joke who broke it is so damn demanding, his attitude was so amazing, made it seem like everybody there owed him somthing. He drove that pile in so he should be a bit more grateful to people like Matt for getting it out! Great job on putting up wit such an ahole

  • @overthehedgerow
    @overthehedgerow Год назад +14

    Matt is the best......You don't go to a heart surgeon and then tell them how to operate......the guy was a tool!!! Great job guys....

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Год назад +1

    That mustang on 33's would be a blast - if it was going. Thanks guys, all things considered, job well done.

  • @davidporter1039
    @davidporter1039 Год назад +2

    Matt and Tom teach me with almost every video to treat people how you want to be treated, not as they treat you. Wow, I cannot believe how patiently they take this customer's bad, cocky attitude. Class act, I'm sure they are living their religion with every encounter. My only pause about them is the dangerous predicaments they get Lizzy into. She doesn't seem to mind.

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 10 месяцев назад

      Are you Lizzy's protecter???
      Certified creep!

  • @Grandpa1422
    @Grandpa1422 Год назад +50

    Matt's ability to keep his cool while the owner kept telling him no was awesome.
    Matt, you guys should build a Dodge Neon for the Gambler 500. Matt style

    • @timothyblackburn7317
      @timothyblackburn7317 Год назад +2

      Jason, I am thinking a Vega Kammback Wagon as a salute to the Morrvair!

    • @Wholesomeashell
      @Wholesomeashell Год назад +3

      I understand how easy it is to judge a situation from afar, but it breaks my heart to read these hurtful and off-based comments about Danny. I had the pleasure of meeting him during a Gambler 500/Sons of Smokey cleanup recently. He is beloved in the community and notorious for going out of his way to help folks on and off the trails. He is an incredible mechanic, and not afraid to send it. I trailed behind him as he took this manual mustang 2wd OPEN DIFF through Hells Revenge in Moab- no problem. You can see it on the gambler page, it was wild to witness! From what I’ve heard he was mid-repair when someone ELSE called Matt. All I see here is a guy communicating why certain methods would or would not work based on what he knows having built the car himself. And look at what a great solution they came up with because of it!
      Would love to see what kind of Gambler 500 car Matt would build.

  • @KlineFarmchannel
    @KlineFarmchannel Год назад +7

    Matt your such a professional and a gentleman, that guy seemed so rude and nasty I can't imagine the stuff that got edited out

  • @JYTherapy
    @JYTherapy Год назад +37

    Woohoo! I've been waiting anxiously for this vid. Great work Matt! I was participating in this Gambler event. The ancient tire that matt used to protect the mustang? I personally hiked that out of a deep wash near the road where it was dumped, probably decades ago! I'm glad it got put to good use for the recovery!

  • @LegitElf123
    @LegitElf123 Год назад +1

    Just because you’re having a crabby day doesn’t mean when the help comes you take it out on them.
    Props to the Team for handling the toddler

  • @giga-aston-enjoyer
    @giga-aston-enjoyer 11 месяцев назад +3

    Crazy that people think this guy has a bad attitude, he just seems like a straight forward person that is knowledgeable enough about the problems with his vehicle to let Matt know what potential issues might arise given the state of his equipment. Just sounds like two people working out a solution.

    • @theflamingoparty6680
      @theflamingoparty6680 7 месяцев назад

      It's because most of the reasons he has for why Matt can't do certain things are problems he caused for no reason

  • @azpcox
    @azpcox Год назад +8

    So, technically, the Wrecker is a Gambler 500 as it picks up trash on the trails in some of the most ridiculous situations. 😂

  • @mndayman
    @mndayman Год назад +27

    I would actually love to see what kinda ridiculous thing y’all would build for the gambler, would be a fun series overall i think.

  • @tomsbigtrucks
    @tomsbigtrucks Год назад +8

    What the heck Matt is incredibly patient… that guy is a real piece of work..
    Not very appreciative at first. Glad you posted this one. Wrecker is amazing!!!!

  • @Vm0nkey
    @Vm0nkey Год назад +1

    You'd do great in the gambler 500, Gind Hard Plumming did an off road Jag for it and took their barbie jeep in 2019. The fuel injection was broken on the Jag so they built a manifold and put a carburetor on it. I'd love to see what you'd build.

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash Год назад +2

    So great to see the wrecker putting in the work!👌👍

  • @zambufly1
    @zambufly1 Год назад +22

    Gambler 500 hundred sounds like a Kenny Rogers off-road buggy...

  • @jackburns804
    @jackburns804 Год назад +34

    Tom Tom is such a great addition to this channel. Gives great explanations to what’s going on.

  • @AdamAlistair
    @AdamAlistair Год назад +94

    That customer definitely went out of his way to be the most difficult recovery he could possibly be.
    I'm going to go ahead and say it. What a dink!

    • @AudioFreqx
      @AudioFreqx Год назад +1

      generous. People react to bad situations differently.
      I hope you feel better.

    • @AdamAlistair
      @AdamAlistair Год назад +3

      @@AudioFreqx I don't understand what this means.

    • @AudioFreqx
      @AudioFreqx Год назад

      @@AdamAlistair Let's just say many people snap-reacted right along with you.

    • @AdamAlistair
      @AdamAlistair Год назад +5

      @@AudioFreqx I watched the entire video before I commented. The guy realized he had instantly jeopardized any chance at having Matts' respect and took an opportunity to distract from his obvious error in attitude.

    • @breceburns555
      @breceburns555 Год назад

      I'll say it what a prick hope he never gets crapy running

  • @charlescreegan6164
    @charlescreegan6164 Год назад +1

    major props to serape bro, he actually had the ideas and skills to assist.

  • @ZenOwl
    @ZenOwl Год назад +6

    I would love to see you guys in the Gambler 500! I can only imagine the shenanigans you would get into. A small part of me has wanted to turn me mx5 miata into a g500 machine, it'd be fun to see you guys do something as, or more ridiculous

  • @dragnfli520
    @dragnfli520 Год назад +5

    D o u c h y 🥴 customer ... Love Matt's calm manner & overall goodness ✨

  • @whodahellru8124
    @whodahellru8124 Год назад +37

    That bingo card was strange considering Matt had no idea he was a part of it.

    • @motownpontiac
      @motownpontiac Год назад +8

      Seriously. And to give him the card? Matt looked so confused.

    • @xeicv
      @xeicv Год назад +1

      These guys do seem to be quite a bunch of mentally handicapped folk.

    • @WaffleCopterCO
      @WaffleCopterCO Год назад +5

      Ha hes like I guess I'll throw this away for you?!

    • @heartsky
      @heartsky Год назад +1

      The card has value, to them at least, and he was returning the generosity for the shirt.

  • @desertvet1990
    @desertvet1990 Год назад +5

    So I have a suggestion for fenders for the heavy wrecker. Look at the fender systems that are on the all-terrain forklifts. It’s essentially a 1 inch tube that comes off the steering knuckle with a big plastic fender that sits over the tires. You can bolt and unbolt them from the steering knuckle as you need it and it would keep mud from slinging everywhere.

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 Год назад

      A set of tractor mudguards would do the job, easily removable as well.

  • @mr.serpentarius3318
    @mr.serpentarius3318 Год назад +3

    I've never done anything like the gambler 500 but I am fairly certain that the goal is to have fun and if you make it to the end you are a unicorn. That guy had a weird attitude about it.

  • @Plateaudweller
    @Plateaudweller Год назад +2

    To be honest I was surprise it took so long for them to realise it was gonna be easiest to just take the bumper off. There is always a very sturdy bar hidden behind them.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Год назад +11

    You are a very understanding person Matt and show a lot of paitence with some people.

  • @jesseleesamples
    @jesseleesamples Год назад +19

    That customer had some negative energy at first. Matt deflected the negativity like Superman deflects bullets lol. While the customer just kept saying everything you can’t do, Matt just kept trying to figure out what they could do, and got it figured out. I’ve had customers like that, and they’re usually happy in the end like this guy was, but man does it take patience to not get frustrated with all the negativity during the process lol

    • @Avetho
      @Avetho Год назад

      He definitely mellowed out by the end, its just a phase, guy gets frustrated after trying so hard to fix it and failing and that attitude just smolders for a while until it burns out and he's just thankful and happy to have gotten help. If only more people would have the grace and patience of Matt, the world would be a magnitudes better place to live if that were the case, but unfortunately most people only live life for themselves and nobody else, and that means they just give up in the face of hardship. There are some bad apples every so often of course, but this guy wasn't one of them. I commend you also for having patience like Matt, you're good civilization just for that alone :)

    • @MacCosmic
      @MacCosmic Год назад +1

      @@Avetho Hope everyone gets to read your comment Avetho as it's most likely the best comment here.
      We are all human and clearly Matt doesn't let it get personal. Not sure if you learn it this a certain age or just cause Matt's got a good group around for most of his life.
      Things we do to pay the bills and Matt has the right tools to get him out =P

  • @jonny5714
    @jonny5714 Год назад +122

    Matt please make a huge telescoping steel bar(with a huge pin to telescope it) with rubber ends and soft shackles to put between the wrecker and the vehicle being towed so they will never hit each other.

    • @mediocremike5986
      @mediocremike5986 Год назад +9

      …… or maybe boat fenders that can be moved to suit the tow vehicle?

    • @bohhica1
      @bohhica1 Год назад +5

      I mentioned that the first day I saw it was gonna be a problem.

    • @jonny5714
      @jonny5714 Год назад +5

      @@bohhica1 Same but there's always 2700 comments by then and it never gets seen :( I got in there early on this vid in hopes it will get likes and maybe he will see it! I see them hitting and it hurts my soul :((

    • @Rainracing
      @Rainracing Год назад +5

      i agree 100% its an awesome machine but only half a tow truck without an arm for underneath vehicles. hurts to watch and wonder how many customer vehicles will be damaged before they do something about it.

    • @charlieecho7253
      @charlieecho7253 Год назад +7

      Like an old military tow bar.

  • @DailyTread
    @DailyTread Год назад +1

    Matt I have been using your rope to save Gamblers in Florida for 2 years. Most recently I drug a Ford Tempo through sugar sand at 20-30mph for over 3 miles!

  • @vctrsone
    @vctrsone Год назад +3

    Extend the wreckers winch arm and make a t piece that goes between that stops it running forward, will make for more build content :) We love your build videos!

  • @matthewheaton1131
    @matthewheaton1131 Год назад +18

    It would be fun to see what you put together for the Gambler 500. Robby already has his rig built. Just think of how much trash he can carry out in the Laymo! Nice solution on the recovery, BTW!

  • @heartsky
    @heartsky Год назад +10

    Guy was a bit stressed, and Matt was expertly calm and helpful.

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 Год назад +15

    Matt I had an interesting idea when it comes to the gambler 500.
    What about having you, Paul from @FabRats, Robby from @RobbyLayton and Rudy all make vehicles for the Gambler 500? That would be interesting seeing the different ideas you guys would come up with. Plus you guys would have fun

  • @Patrick.Weightman
    @Patrick.Weightman Год назад

    7:34 I want to cry because that's so cool. A Fury on dualies. Easily the coolest car I've ever seen

  • @alkinghorn2142
    @alkinghorn2142 Год назад +2

    Love to see what you would build for the Gambler 500. Crazy vehicles and picking up trash TOTALLY sounds like something Matt would do.

  • @rushthezeppelin
    @rushthezeppelin Год назад +6

    Wow, it's like an offroad Ren Fair...what an eccentric group.

  • @brianhenderson2191
    @brianhenderson2191 Год назад +10

    Always a pleasure to watch. Even with some attitude Matt stayed the same and calm. Kudos Matt. You’re a good man.

  • @timothychristensen9808
    @timothychristensen9808 Год назад +14

    Definitely do a gambler car!
    I'm sure that guy wasn't having the greatest day, but his attitude still could've been better.

  • @Libroer
    @Libroer 7 месяцев назад +2

    You should definitely participate in the gambler 500. And I like that you use the word "ridonkulous"

  • @YouTubeCensorsAndSuppresses
    @YouTubeCensorsAndSuppresses Год назад

    Customer is King. Every small business owner knows that. Matt proved finesse is crucial in all aspects of his job.

  • @RuckusGarage
    @RuckusGarage Год назад +43

    Please don’t let this experience speak for all Gambler 500 participants! We’re a very chill group of folk just out to have a good time and pickup some trash 🤘🏼