IT'S ALIVE! The Rat Rod Wrecker's First Start Up Gets A Little Explosive! Plus, WINNER ANNOUNCED!

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @dalemullins4562
    @dalemullins4562 2 года назад +133

    Little does Doug from Oregon know but he has to start his own RUclips channel now so we can follow the Cornet! (cuz really it's our car too )c'mon Doug you can do it!!!

    • @javabeanz8549
      @javabeanz8549 2 года назад +7

      I wanna know if it's going to be somewhere near by! I am a couple hours outside Bend.

    • @DawidNaudeIrishSettler
      @DawidNaudeIrishSettler 2 года назад +4

      Yes, I FULLY agree with you.
      Great minds think alike...🤠

    • @macattack1392
      @macattack1392 2 года назад +3

      That would be neat

    • @scottbrewer3207
      @scottbrewer3207 2 года назад +2

      Well about 12 hours would but Doug on the best side of Oregon, Eastern Oregon. Hope to see him cruising around in it.

  • @shortfuse43
    @shortfuse43 2 года назад +1

    Bumper's looking good. Remember, never weld more in the morning than you can grind off in the afternoon!😊

  • @jonathanz4987
    @jonathanz4987 2 года назад +5

    Does Hunter have any idea how lucky he is? He gets to watch and learn from two insanely skilled mechanical and fabrication geniuses! Dream job!

  • @KarelRode
    @KarelRode 2 года назад +1

    Welcome to Loadshedding. Your South African viewers will all tell you more of what's to come...

  • @evilbrat5376
    @evilbrat5376 2 года назад +16

    Michelle, you have the best reactions to "Minor Fireballs" in the shop. Don't stop please!! Paul, your bumper is what your head dictated to your hands perfectly. Looks G R E A T! Coming right along. . . that Rat Rod Tow Truck is turning out Awesomely.
    Congratulations to Doug on his win of the Cornet - this is going to be a video by itself for the delivery of it.

  • @charlesalden9167
    @charlesalden9167 2 года назад +28

    The rat rod tow truck looking awesome & your dad is smiling that his boys are working together on his tow truck !

  • @kferpa
    @kferpa 2 года назад +11

    Can't believe I didn't win, having three whole entries out of thousands!! 😂😂 Super excited for the winner and to watch the upcoming road trip. Congrats!
    Also, that bumper looks awesome. This is a cool project, especially given the history.

  • @sherriwright4218
    @sherriwright4218 2 года назад +1

    You need a custom grill on the front that says FabRats on it. That would be so cool and would beat what Mat would have on his truck. Lol 😆 🤣

  • @ronharrison1776
    @ronharrison1776 2 года назад +6

    Congrats to Doug for winning the car . hope he enjoys it .

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 2 года назад +44

    Great job on the bumper Paul. Loved the backfire and Michelle's reaction to it. She always adds a bit of flair when she's in the shop!!!!!!!!

  • @DJWerkz
    @DJWerkz 2 года назад +46

    Well done Doug, look forward to seeing the delivery video.

  • @philiphannum4211
    @philiphannum4211 2 года назад +2

    That is the happiest bumper I have ever seen! The bumper looks like it it smiling! Well done

  • @echobeefpv8530
    @echobeefpv8530 2 года назад +38

    I just get such a good feeling watching you guys work. There is always a workaround to any problem. Keep your friends and family close. Never be too important to laugh at yourself !! Have some fun in your work. You guys seem to have all that going on. Great job !

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash 2 года назад +1

    Bumper looks good.👍

  • @briansimpson6681
    @briansimpson6681 2 года назад +4

    My Dad was a millwright who loved to build custom utility trailers. Now I know why he did so much standing and staring at those things when he was welding and building......lol Brings back a lot of memories watching you weld. I used to love the sparks flying when he was using the cutting torch. .......no plasma cutters back then. He would have loved one of those

    • @calholli
      @calholli 2 года назад +1

      It's the same thing when constructing a house. I've built custom homes and metal buildings for over a decade-- and you have to build everything in your head and look to the future to make sure there aren't any unforeseen problems that come up: But there always is anyway. lol.. You just have to try to catch them as you're gong along, or you'll be cutting things out and re-doing them more often than you want to admit.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 2 года назад +2

    Yay for Doug, and congratulations on getting it running!

  • @travis3456
    @travis3456 2 года назад +3

    We love watching you guys, my son wanted me to tell you that the bumper looks like a smiley face. It looks good

  • @edcctf
    @edcctf 2 года назад +1

    You put a smiley face on the front of your truck!!! Awesomesauce!!! :)

  • @85Crawler
    @85Crawler 2 года назад +29

    Bumper really ties the front in, great job guys!

  • @tomwinslow162
    @tomwinslow162 2 года назад

    I love when people ask me, "have you ever done this before"? No but that does n ot mean I can't do it.
    That is why I watch you guys, nothing stops you. There are no mistakes just opportunities to improve.

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 2 года назад +4

    Good morning Rats!

  • @samspade7360
    @samspade7360 2 года назад +2

    Nice job. My favorite part was when the carb flareup woke up Michelle. It was worth watching the whole video just to see those three seconds of sheer panic. 🤣

  • @mr.hughes6363
    @mr.hughes6363 2 года назад +32

    I like how you painted the ceiling under the storage white for better lighting. Watching back from when the channel started you guys have progressed so far beyond your individual skills, nice work.

  • @UnholiestJedi
    @UnholiestJedi 2 года назад +1

    Hunter is a great cameraman. Kept Michelle in frame when there was a fireball.

  • @MrKorby7
    @MrKorby7 2 года назад +10

    Really liking that bumper design. Totally changed the looks of that front end.

  • @detroitdiy
    @detroitdiy 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great laugh Michelle, you moved like lightning when the fire shot shot up. It's good to hear the rat rod wreaker running.

  • @larryfreeman7979
    @larryfreeman7979 2 года назад +3

    That bumper has to be the baddest, coolest one any of you ; Matt, Rory, Robbie or Paul, has ever made. LOVE it

  • @meatdotpopsikle
    @meatdotpopsikle 2 года назад +2

    Love the tip with the straight edge. Thanks Paul!

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy 2 года назад +31

    Congrats Doug!! That's going to be a sweet ride!!

  • @gsettlemyre
    @gsettlemyre 2 года назад

    Perfect thumbnail for this video! Shows Michelle is alive and so is the Rat Wrecker!

  • @UpShiftYourLife
    @UpShiftYourLife 2 года назад +3

    @11:52 you made a bunch of people named Chad freak out for half a second!! 🤣
    Congrats to Doug!! You guys rock!

  • @trekfortruth2841
    @trekfortruth2841 2 года назад +2

    That bumper and front profile look terrific!

  • @kenuber4766
    @kenuber4766 2 года назад +5

    Hey Paul! It looks like your Dad is smiling back at you guys, with that new bumper on there!! LOL

  • @pctatc66
    @pctatc66 2 года назад +1

    Congrats DOUGH from OREGEON!

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 2 года назад +3

    Congrats to Doug on the Coronet win! That was a fun build to watch! With Sherm's Fab Rats Rod Wecker it amazes me how Paul design's on the fly, his imagination with his fabricating skills are next to none! I really love this build!

  • @wkwrpg4392
    @wkwrpg4392 2 года назад

    Bumper looks great and it fits Paul's personality. It looks like a big smile. 👍👍

  • @johnhenryholiday4964
    @johnhenryholiday4964 2 года назад +5

    You guys are the best ever.... I always enjoy the wholesome family values that you show....

  • @skippyjones4195
    @skippyjones4195 2 года назад

    Paul the smile on your face when she fired up was epic you made me laugh so thank you I love you guys ❤️👍✌️🙏🏻☮️💪🏻

  • @disgruntledegghead6923
    @disgruntledegghead6923 2 года назад +19

    Bumper looks great Paul! I like how the dog was more scared of Michelle's scream than the engine burping a flame.
    Congrats Doug!

  • @halbubba2749
    @halbubba2749 2 года назад

    HAPPY TO SEE THE TOW TRUCK "🔥FIRE RIGHT UP🔥 " , ENJOYED MICHELLE'S REACTION AND LOVE THE BUMPER . NOW THAT BUMPER TIES IN THE FRONT END AND GIVES IT CLASS . THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! 👍👍👍

  • @jeffhyde7934
    @jeffhyde7934 2 года назад +11

    Congratulations to the winner!!!! Sorry guys, I was trying to get you guys down here in Florida, just wasn't in the cards for me! Lol!

  • @davidbrown4180
    @davidbrown4180 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job on the bumper and congrats to doug

  • @jberg8159
    @jberg8159 2 года назад +75

    I absolutely love the wrecker videos! Thank you for taking us along as you build this awesome machine. You are very good at what you do!

  • @fredtucker9236
    @fredtucker9236 2 года назад

    the more I watch your videoes the more I am impressed!! with your fabrication efforts but also with your Family values!!

  • @atpgarageatl
    @atpgarageatl 2 года назад +4

    Good morning Fab Rats! Great way to start a Sunday.

  • @therustyduck5400
    @therustyduck5400 2 года назад

    THAT bumper is SICK!!!!!! Y'all got some talent there Paul!! And Michelle, your hair has been Rockin' in the past 1/2 dozen videos. FabRats got it ALLLL going on! Thanks!

  • @bogwin9621
    @bogwin9621 2 года назад +5

    The bumper is as nice as the truck will sound. Rory is practicing daily. I haven’t seen Matt’s roll without help. The saga driving my coffee time. Thanks for working!

  • @Cletus.223
    @Cletus.223 2 года назад +1

    Paul- "Let me grab a level" Comes back with a square...lmao!

  • @b.s.adventures9421
    @b.s.adventures9421 2 года назад +85

    I’m building a custom bumper for my van right now, with an integrated receiver, and tow points.
    You sure do make this look easy.
    Good job.

    • @Laugh1ngboy
      @Laugh1ngboy 2 года назад +11

      Well it gets easier the third or fourth time. Remember " We make it nice because we do it twice"

    • @Gowherejeepsgo
      @Gowherejeepsgo 2 года назад +4

      @John Paul and Ben are professionals at what they do, the rest of us it's more like 5 - 10 times

    • @user-vx4ts8vm1l
      @user-vx4ts8vm1l 2 года назад +1

      They dnt read comments anymore

    • @loraleecox2599
      @loraleecox2599 2 года назад +1

      @@user-vx4ts8vm1l yes they do still read the comments

    • @Laugh1ngboy
      @Laugh1ngboy 2 года назад +3

      @@Gowherejeepsgo I'm just surprised they didn't use C.A.D. on it.

  • @billblood5316
    @billblood5316 2 года назад

    This is Bill from Oregon and I don't even remember having that conversation with you on the phone. Congrats to me. Go Bill. Go Bill. Go Bill.
    Haha Congrats to the real winner, Doug from Oregon. We'll need a burnout video Doug.

  • @scottlamadeleine2243
    @scottlamadeleine2243 2 года назад +8

    Michelle's reaction to the backfire was priceless haha. Cant wait to see this thing out on the trails

    • @cheerdiver
      @cheerdiver 2 года назад +1

      A minor sacrifice to the fire gods!
      Fuel must be burned.

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 2 года назад

    Bumper suits the truck 100%
    I thought what a great idea having a magnetic jumper box, then realised it was sitting on the wheel 😁😁

  • @mikes.9755
    @mikes.9755 2 года назад +8

    That bumper is awesome. Great work Paul. That is one of my favorite parts of the build so far.

  • @roygotham
    @roygotham 2 года назад +2

    IT’S A WORK OF ART!!!
    We’ll done it really adds a finished look to the front, looking forward to the hoop build!!!
    Thanks for sharing the process 👍👍.

  • @rickscott6694
    @rickscott6694 2 года назад +4

    Love these Sunday morning videos

  • @TowMan127
    @TowMan127 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations to Doug! Great fab work as always. I’m glad Ben joined the team when he did. I love watching all of your videos and custom fab work. The bumper came out badass!!! Glad the truck started and poor Michelle got scared. 😂 Keep up the great work!!! 💪💪💪💪💪

  • @DZ-fx8fg
    @DZ-fx8fg 2 года назад +3

    Congratulations to Doug from Oregon! 🎉. Paul that bumper is bad ass 🤙🏼 love the angles!

  • @carrolllawton3262
    @carrolllawton3262 2 года назад +4

    Great job Paul on the bumper! Good to hear it run!!!

  • @DownNDirty_OffRoad
    @DownNDirty_OffRoad 2 года назад

    IT'S ALIVE!!!!😃 I made my own front bumper and entire skids for my JLUR Diesel!!! I love doing this kind of work myself!!😁

  • @kylesousa1723
    @kylesousa1723 2 года назад +11

    Missed a good moment to throw in "I feel good" after Michelle's scream haha thank you all for sharing. Your series has inspired me to get back out there and create. Appreciate you all!

    • @canyonrunner
      @canyonrunner 2 года назад +1

      You nailed it! A Michelle scream and a little James Brown - I Feel Good

    • @chb2551
      @chb2551 2 года назад +2

      Absolutely. It would have fit in perfectly there.

  • @craighull6910
    @craighull6910 2 года назад +1

    Could you do a video on welding techniques. Heat settings, wire speed. Show us some dos and don't. I'm an armature welder and I love to learn from seeing an expert like you teaching.
    Congratulations on getting the tow truck running. Loved it when it scared Michelle. 😱

  • @willyporter7373
    @willyporter7373 2 года назад +5

    Great to see the thought process on the bumper. The wrecker is coming along great

  • @ervinnez6713
    @ervinnez6713 2 года назад

    Rat rod and trailmater are the two best wreckers out there. You guys rock. Keep them videos coming...👍🏾👌🏽

  • @davidhoffman1278
    @davidhoffman1278 2 года назад +5

    I love that the tires still have the factory stickers on the tread areas. It's an extra traction adding method that few traction technicians know about. 😉

  • @mikemadison2747
    @mikemadison2747 2 года назад

    I could watch Paul weld all day, truly amazing. Congrats Doug from Oregon, burn the tires off that thing!

  • @DudeStone
    @DudeStone 2 года назад +3

    Great looking bumper and congrats Doug

  • @tonyjessen8204
    @tonyjessen8204 2 года назад

    Nothing like the smell of burnt hair. Congrats to Doug in Oregon 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @petertarantelli
    @petertarantelli 2 года назад +3

    Amazing fabrication on the front bumper! You have a great eye for these things.

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 2 года назад

    The Rad Rod Wrecker is alive!!! Congratulations!!!

  • @brandonmeyer594
    @brandonmeyer594 2 года назад +3

    Good morning fab rats!

  • @jimmystewart8637
    @jimmystewart8637 2 года назад

    Congratulations Doug from Oregon! Good to hear a Oregonian won the Coronet. Congrats!!!

  • @jameswarren423
    @jameswarren423 2 года назад +4

    Paul that bumper looks amazing and I’m so glad you guys got the truck running really coming along great work guys! Great video as always keep up the good work👍🏼🤩💪🏼

  • @roba379
    @roba379 2 года назад

    Oh man we need to see that backfire reaction from Michelle in SLO MO!! The scream was awesome! 🤣
    Aside from that, love seeing the progress on this build!

  • @peterhatch1583
    @peterhatch1583 2 года назад +3

    Credit to your skills !! It looks great

  • @terrybrunson8055
    @terrybrunson8055 2 года назад

    That chevy is smiling! The bumper looks happy .😎

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy 2 года назад +4

    That bumper looks sick!! Great job Paul!!

  • @ryanwood2093
    @ryanwood2093 2 года назад

    That bumper makes the truck look like it has a big under bite. That deserves some big metal tusks! Great job!

  • @ggalland1
    @ggalland1 2 года назад +5

    I love how it is coming together! That front end looks AMAZING. Keep up the awesome work and congrats to the winner

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 2 года назад

    Nice job getting the front together, an original one-off design. Thanks guys. Congratulations Doug.

  • @andrewwilliston5798
    @andrewwilliston5798 2 года назад +3

    Well that looks exciting!

  • @masonhaycock7437
    @masonhaycock7437 2 года назад

    Lol 😀, Love love what Michelle adds to this channel....! She is as real as real gets... Cracks me up.

  • @northdanno
    @northdanno 2 года назад +4

    I have never been a fan of the square body. But dang, that custom front and especially the bumper are absolutely SICK. Well done! Can’t wait to see this build keep evolving.

  • @jacobthornock317
    @jacobthornock317 2 года назад

    When I nuilt my one of winch bumper, I became more appreciative of the commitment to complete it. It takes time, trials, errors, and refitting.

  • @samboslc
    @samboslc 2 года назад +5

    Very enjoyable watching you fabricate bumpers. Beautiful job Paul.

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 2 года назад

    The tow truck sounds mean I really enjoyed hearing the tow truck run. I definitely like the custom bumper it is a one of a kind for sure.
    Seeing Hunter get peer pressured into touching the hot bumper was comical.
    Peer pressure is a real thing for sure.
    Keep up the great work

  • @thomasfletcher760
    @thomasfletcher760 2 года назад +4

    Looking good y'all ! Congratulations Doug ! Enjoy your sweet ride 👍

  • @dstaff4134
    @dstaff4134 2 года назад

    “Ratgineering” (as previous stated by Dean Hallal on your Dump Bed vid) at its finest!! OUTSTANDING work to everyone!

  • @joergarms1
    @joergarms1 2 года назад +4

    great job guys. Your workshop looks like one big playground. Must be great to have all those tools AND the knowledge to use them. That wrecker is gonna be great.

  • @timbollinger3209
    @timbollinger3209 2 года назад

    She is smiling, so that means she is winnin 😊. I think Michelle needs to go change herself 🔥!! Congratulations Doug from Oregon 🎉🥳👍🏻

  • @donovanyazzie2615
    @donovanyazzie2615 2 года назад +3

    Always look forward to your videos. Lots of work but its all appreciated. Thank you for all the hard work and as always god bless

  • @misharoy284
    @misharoy284 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations Doug! You got my car, but I’m glad to pass it on to you. Great job Fab Rat’s!

  • @davebenson1504
    @davebenson1504 2 года назад +3

    Amazing to watch your artistry at work Paul 🙂 now it is time to pass the wrecker along to Chad to get it properly tuned.... 🙂 Looks like driver side fender needs a little more work 😂😂😂

    • @georgeweisbrod1876
      @georgeweisbrod1876 2 года назад

      Where are the parking/ directional lights going to fit. Factory was under lower headlights

  • @Navyuncle
    @Navyuncle 2 года назад

    Michelle, I just love all of that girlie screaming. Thanks for adding to the video.😜

  • @josephsullivan5145
    @josephsullivan5145 2 года назад +5

    Great job and congratulations on the truck starting!!!! Keep your eyes safe!!!

  • @SamCanada1
    @SamCanada1 2 года назад +2

    That bumper turned out perfect! Paul is an artist! 👍

  • @lopin890
    @lopin890 2 года назад +3

    Morning Fab Rats Family❣️❣️
    So happy to hear the tow truck run (ALMOST got to hear it in person!)
    You know Sherm and David are cheering as well 👼👼
    Congratulations to Doug from Oregon on the BIG WIN of the Coronet....I see another EPIC road trip in the making!!
    Safe travels, friends❤️
    Stay Frosty...
    Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
    🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @guylongley1573
    @guylongley1573 2 года назад

    Hey Paul put a vacuum tree off that port in the front of the manifold and their you go. Awesome bumper really like it. Love the fire ball and never seen a wife move that fast. 👍😂😂😁

  • @UmpTSquat
    @UmpTSquat 2 года назад +12

    I am surprised that Michelle reacted the way she did. After the last few years, I would have thought that she would have been used to unexpected events like that happening in the shop. :-D

    • @Gowherejeepsgo
      @Gowherejeepsgo 2 года назад

      Think she acted according 🤔
      fire ball to the face = 🤬

  • @jesselyall7519
    @jesselyall7519 2 года назад +2

    Get ya a carb spacer an drill ya a hole in it. An its a benefit as well in ur higher rpm. Thanks for the video y'all an godbless

  • @unclebuck5051
    @unclebuck5051 2 года назад +48

    Need a welfare check on Grandma. I’m calling it in.

    • @alexislaisney3749
      @alexislaisney3749 2 года назад

      Welfare checks is a rights violation, unconstitutional, evil, and an abuse of power
      No warrant no entry

    • @Moonsauc3
      @Moonsauc3 2 года назад +5

      Watch close or you'll miss her

    • @UmmmmmmmWhat
      @UmmmmmmmWhat 2 года назад +3

      18:45

    • @MrJoesphares
      @MrJoesphares 2 года назад +6

      She is a stalker, you'll see her wandering in the shadows

    • @unclebuck5051
      @unclebuck5051 2 года назад +5

      @@MrJoesphares lol, I’m a big fan of Grandma. I think she needs her own channel.