This Adventure Across the Country is Going to be UNFORGETTABLE!

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • ‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ and ‪@jetskijim007‬ put the final touches on the cars maintenance before starting the 2,300 mile road trip back to Arizona. They are going to need a road crew for this trip starting out, so ‪@PieceNGrease‬ come along as back up. Some of the continuous problems mean this could be a really long journey. We pay a special visit to ‪@corywheatcustoms‬ to check out some of his current builds and go for an evening hot rod cruise. You don't want to miss this! Follow along the adventure!
    Special Thank You to ‪@industrialinjection‬ for sponsoring me on this road trip.

Комментарии • 629

  • @PieceNGrease
    @PieceNGrease Год назад +39

    We had the Best time and are forever grateful for the entire experience!! We are so excited to watch the rest of the journey with everyone else!! Thank you for giving Merill the ride of his life❤❤

  • @motardmike
    @motardmike Год назад +59

    Wish I had a friend like Jimmy.....Legend.

    • @disolejunk
      @disolejunk Год назад +6

      Not gonna be for long if he doesn't buckle up

    • @motardmike
      @motardmike Год назад +6

      @@disolejunk Yeah Noticed that they both weren't wearing belts..they were even getting tangled. Merlin you rule breaker.

    • @jesseleesamples
      @jesseleesamples Год назад +1

      @@disolejunkYou can worry a thing to death

  • @timothypaulus8243
    @timothypaulus8243 Год назад +102

    In 1931 my great grandparents bought a brand new Model "A" and packed all of their camping gear in it along with 3 young girls and drove from northern Michigan to Los Angeles, camping along the way! Had to have been quite the adventure back then.

    • @user-427.commodore
      @user-427.commodore Год назад +6

      Put a moden engine it an drive it an have fun...

    • @clivehorridge
      @clivehorridge Год назад +3

      @@user-427.commodore
      Yeah, but not too modern, eh?
      ❤️🇷🇴

    • @George-dy3pt
      @George-dy3pt Год назад +3

      ​@@user-427.commodoreI'm sure they had fun then! Just because you think modern stuff makes things fun doesn't mean back in the day when model a's were modern it wasn't fun! Matter of fact u guarantee people had way more fun than these days! Alot more simpler and slower!

    • @YesItsNotMe
      @YesItsNotMe Год назад +2

      @@George-dy3pt Yeah right. you betcha. The great depression was loads of fun! Sheeesh poor guy just said modernize it and he gets roasted.

    • @awo1fman
      @awo1fman Год назад

      ​@@YesItsNotMeSo we've hot it great now, right? Homeless everywhere, businesses going under left and right, mass shootings (because everybody is having such a great time!), wars, world economy is haywire, politics the worst ever. Don't get me started on what soulless, deliberately poorly designed crap modern modern cars are.

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc Год назад +2

    Thks 👍😊🙏

  • @darrinlumby3296
    @darrinlumby3296 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @LAP1050
    @LAP1050 Год назад +16

    Merlin, “unforgettable”, “memorable”, we can go on… Best of all is that you had a great group of friends and family to share themselves with all of us. We’ll be here ready to enjoy the next miles till you get the “A” home.
    A special shout out to Jimmy and his Dad👍
    THANK YOU for taking us along. 👍🇺🇸

  • @bigjay6743
    @bigjay6743 Год назад +13

    Imagine 92 years ago that car was brought home and showed off the friends and family crazy. That must have been a big event bringing a new car home in those days. Great video Merlin and friends Thanks for taking us along for the ride👍

  • @paytonruss55
    @paytonruss55 Год назад +38

    Cory and Hannah are good people. I've been following them almost since the beginning of their channel and they are honestly the nicest couple. So glad you all met up and got to hang out.

  • @ramjam720
    @ramjam720 Год назад +37

    Merlin, I like the title of this video. I just hope the unforgettable part doesn't mean that you will wake up in a cold sweat or screaming. It looks like you're off to a decent start. By the time you get back to Havasu you should have all the bugs sorted. Safe travels.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 Год назад +4

      They should seek out non-ethanol gas for the trip.

    • @DB-yj3qc
      @DB-yj3qc Год назад +3

      @@larrybe2900
      Yeah that would be best but in midwest it can be problematic finding it. You have to seek it out, when close to boating areas you can find it. The fuel in IL. is almost always E10 at least. I could fuel up in KY drive up there not needing to refuel until leaving but have to fuel up twice on way back due to ethanol in fuel. I'd lose 10-15% mpg at least. The ethanol will definitely break loose everything in fuel system.

  • @kevinchristeson7363
    @kevinchristeson7363 Год назад +2

    Yay Rural King!!

  • @carlwest859
    @carlwest859 Год назад +12

    Definitely Merlin has too much fun with all these Old Time contraptions. Great how he is taking his bride along for the adventure and meeting up with several other enthusiasts. I certainly enjoy spending a little time riding along and checking out the roadside repairs. Consider you are traveling under ideal conditions compared to how roads and fuel stops were 90 years ago. Take care amigos.

  • @Praterphil
    @Praterphil Год назад +12

    Thanks Merlin and everybody in the video. What a treat to watch & I can only imagine how much fun you are having making these memories. You'll have plenty to talk about 30 or 40 years from now, when you're the nursing home.

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 Год назад +4

    Merlin and friends have an awesome friendship and car comradery. Nice to see Desiree traveling with Merlin in the '31 Model A. Definitely had some fuel issues but they worked through them and continued on with their trip. Making memories on this trip for sure. Good luck on the rest of the journey Merlin.

  • @kenuber4014
    @kenuber4014 Год назад +13

    I gotta give it to ya Merlin! You do some pretty epic stuff on this channel. Hope the wind is at your back on the way home!

  • @rickardee8539
    @rickardee8539 Год назад +6

    Merlin you're very fortunate to have such a good and loyal friend in Jet ski Jimmy, and a pretty and adventurous wife like 'Desiree. I enjoy your videos.

  • @gtoscowork
    @gtoscowork Год назад +11

    Good folks right there.. Jimmy has a fine family, his father is a great carpenter and stepmom has a amazing collection of some irons and tins.

  • @amurpher
    @amurpher Год назад +4

    I grew up in house that was built in the 1600s old house have character. Jim Sr looks young, life has and is good to him. It’s interesting to see where people come from. The midwesterner will always be there no matter how long in AZ. I’m sure Desiree always has an adventure with her husband. It took a village, but she’s running. Good people. Great video!

  • @dalerose1694
    @dalerose1694 Год назад +29

    Merlin I have no doubt you’ll make it. It might take you a month or more but you’ll make it.

  • @stevelong6213
    @stevelong6213 Год назад +1

    The simplicity and durability of these vehicles and your masterful skills, You'll make it all the way.

  • @jlt012001
    @jlt012001 Год назад +23

    I'm sure Henry is smiling and thinking, Now that's how it's supposed to be driven. I hope his ancesters and the Ford executives are watching.

  • @american_dane
    @american_dane Год назад +1

    Jimmy gets the award for best camera man and co technician… man you guys put the work in

  • @rogerminter3599
    @rogerminter3599 Год назад +2

    You got this

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv Год назад +23

    I'm surprised Merlin didn't think to jack the car up on one side, put a couple of gallons of gas in the tank and then vacuum pump out the sediment, that or stuff a T-shirt in the tank, it would have acted as a filter to trap sediment. I'm glad he seemed to get it sorted, he always do.

  • @alanseys95
    @alanseys95 Год назад +6

    Y'all go Marlin and safe travels and praying for y'all

  • @roymyers8575
    @roymyers8575 Год назад +2

    My hometown!!!!

  • @donnac.1609
    @donnac.1609 Год назад +24

    And the adventure starts! You two are gonna get to really "see" the sights on this trip! Hoping you can do all the miles in this beautiful ol'car! Grandpa above must be smiling!

  • @PowRKord
    @PowRKord Год назад +1

    Rain-X Gentlemen, Rain-X that windshield.
    The covered bridges were a perfect touch!

  • @Cletus.223
    @Cletus.223 Год назад +3

    That covered bridge would make for a great background for a photo with this car!

  • @TimsBitsnPieces
    @TimsBitsnPieces Год назад +1

    One of the best things about following along with several of the channels that I do, is that I get to see what you are up to and as a bonus, I get to see parts of the country that I would never get to see as I am in Melbourne Australia. Thank you Merlin and friends for showing me parts of the USA that I would not normally get to see.. and that would be an awesome trip in any vehicle but it would be fabulous to do in a Model A. Keep up the fantastic videos you make and thank you for opening up your lives to other people like myself.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Год назад +8

    What an adventure you two are on. Traveling the back roads of the real America. Would love to do that some day.

  • @diegomartinlaurent935
    @diegomartinlaurent935 Год назад +8

    Jimmy and his family rocks!!!
    A really good friend is!!!

    • @KrisD007
      @KrisD007 Год назад +2

      Yes his family is awesome!!

  • @charlesharnois3684
    @charlesharnois3684 Год назад +2

    No Reason Why That A Bone Won't Make The Trip! I'm Jealous, Enjoy The Ride, Best Way To See The Country, And Thanks for Your Video 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⛽⛽⛽

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Год назад +8

    Thanks for bring us along on this adventure, certainly some interesting vehicles along the way so far.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel Год назад +10

    It's kinda ironic - you could have driven right into the Indy museum and would've been the star of the show!😁🤟
    Merlin said it earlier: these Model As and Ts were built to be worked on. And last forever if you know what you're doing. Awesome stuff! 😎

  • @lopin890
    @lopin890 Год назад +6

    Morning Merlin!!
    What a great old ride with incredible provenance!!
    Ought to be an epic journey back to the land of AZ for you and Desiree..
    (Looks like you've sorted out the fuel issues and at least KNOW wherein the problem lies..)
    Safe travels, friends ❤️❤️
    Stay FROSTY...
    Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
    🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @avelinorivera1308
    @avelinorivera1308 Год назад +2

    Merlin is that moonshine in the back seat 😂. Drive safe and have fun 👍.

  • @jeromestrong5614
    @jeromestrong5614 Год назад +9

    Thanks Merlin and friends for the ride along. Have fun and safe travels. God Bless.

  • @rondunlap4628
    @rondunlap4628 Год назад +7

    Wow Merlin what a trip and the support Jimmy is your right hand man It seem . Safe trip And God be with you!!!!!

  • @andywilliment581
    @andywilliment581 Год назад +8

    There’s road trips and then there’s MERLINS road trip. It’s definitely going to be unforgettable. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 😎🇬🇧

  • @justinsane7128
    @justinsane7128 Год назад +8

    Sweet Trip 😊 Back when floor boards were made of boards.

  • @brentcason4353
    @brentcason4353 Год назад +7

    Merlin you are one smart man. Love learning from you.

  • @desimora8
    @desimora8 Год назад +2

    Good find old car. Nice way to get most of the bugs out before the start of the trip. Good luck on the rest of the trip back home. Good Video!

  • @ralphstlp
    @ralphstlp Год назад +1

    I wish i have someday a friend so ressoursefull such as Merlin. What a great guy!
    Always smilling and as a saying to make you smile. Keep on going!

  • @Cletus.223
    @Cletus.223 Год назад +2

    OMG!! I love that old wood cookstove Barb has in her cabin!!

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck Год назад +3

    Awesome you guys!.... AWESOME PEOPLE AND COOL HOUSE!.... COOL TRUCKS!

  • @randyanderson8847
    @randyanderson8847 Год назад +4

    Hey Merlin looks like your trip is going good. My name is Randy and Im the guy that recognized you driving through Terre Haute Indiana I was pulling a trailer with mowers on it

  • @juliehiestand8180
    @juliehiestand8180 Год назад +3

    What an adventure!!!!! Looks like a bit of shine in the jars...lol. Ohio is so fun to visit. My husband of 50 years grew up 10 miles east of Zanesville. I LOVE Amish country. 20 years ago, My son and a couple of his cousins literally picked up an Izetta car. I took a picture . What a summer to remember...with a whole bunch of video. Hugs from Utah

    • @KrisD007
      @KrisD007 Год назад

      Visit is key! 😂😂😂

  • @cumulusvapes7
    @cumulusvapes7 Год назад +2

    For extra style points.... You should be hauling moonshine back with you

  • @corelsland5205
    @corelsland5205 Год назад +2

    This content is creat ,i had a creat time watching it looking forward to the next video 🤙the Nederlands

  • @jimwest3891
    @jimwest3891 Год назад +1

    Wow!! What an epic adventure y'all are on!!! Thank you for carrying us along on the trip!!! Such good friends to share a part of the journey and help with issues you had on the beginning of the trip!!! I can't wait to follow along the rest of the way!!!

  • @clivehorridge
    @clivehorridge Год назад +1

    Merlin touching “200 year old wood”… but don’t forget… that wood was likely already 200 years old when it was cut, so you were touching 400 year old wood in that beautiful home…
    God bless you on your travels in that Model A, she’s a beauty.
    BTW, my first car (in 1971) was a 1955 Austin A 30❤️🇷🇴

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 Год назад +2

    Good to see you Folk’s

  • @davidweidner1675
    @davidweidner1675 Год назад +8

    Running good enough to get down the road in this episode

  • @Dudeskee
    @Dudeskee Год назад +1

    I met Desirae on the airplane ride to Indy. She was such a nice lady. I’m really enjoying the channel. Thank you both for the entertainment and the beef jerky!

  • @markburke2533
    @markburke2533 Год назад +3

    I get up? 62 years southe of Springfield, IL. My next door neighbor, a wonderful man and family, had many old cars. I miss them. This trip is showing many places that my family spent time at. Thank you for showing some good parts of the Midwest states. Rural Illinois and Missouri are wonderful!

  • @Buck1954
    @Buck1954 Год назад +2

    22:30 I'm loving the rear view of that Chevy truck. It looks fine!

  • @dennisthurston727
    @dennisthurston727 Год назад +5

    Thanks for taking us along on this great adventure

  • @kdog622
    @kdog622 Год назад +21

    Loving the adventure! By Henry's standards, you'll be stopping to change the oil and do a full lube job at least four times during this trip, right? I thought so! Safe travels!

  • @JunoTafoya
    @JunoTafoya Год назад +1

    Nice carb strip and assembly to cure the problem, on the side of the road in Ohio no less.Great memories and hella fun to be had.Thats what living life is all about.Keep a lookout for the Ohio grassman as he's always lurking.

  • @whittlerdave1440
    @whittlerdave1440 Год назад +3

    What a beautiful cabin in a beautiful place they live in gorgeous

  • @RicksOutdoors
    @RicksOutdoors Год назад +1

    Ol girl running moonshine I love it lol!

  • @tomyot77
    @tomyot77 Год назад +11

    Thank you and your support team letting us follow along on your epic road trip. The sediment in the fuel is the reality of gasoline over time. Looking forward to updates and I believe you will make it all the way. Praying for a safe and fun trip exploring thousands of miles of American backroads.

  • @Skip-z5g
    @Skip-z5g Год назад +2

    Good luck on you’r trip back to AZ. Merlin you and the wife have a wonderful day . I Love you’r videos.

  • @goldenwheeledbanshee9160
    @goldenwheeledbanshee9160 Год назад +2

    Great bunch of helpers u have!

  • @SaYeager
    @SaYeager Год назад +2

    cool cabin

  • @corriemcnab730
    @corriemcnab730 Год назад +1

    A super rundown of your roadie so far... your backup team all so happy! It's the little things that happen that makes it memorable. Bet you had real fun doing this 😊😊

  • @terryhayward7905
    @terryhayward7905 Год назад +2

    The old schoolhouse, over 100 years old.
    That would be a modern building in the UK, We have houses still being lived in here almost 2000 years old :)
    The old Model A is doing a great job, and it looks beautiful.

  • @budrohammbone2806
    @budrohammbone2806 Год назад +2

    Another Road Trip ! Have Fun and Be Safe.

  • @allangooge7871
    @allangooge7871 Год назад +1

    That’s one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while out of many RUclipsrs. 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @darrendoolan4906
    @darrendoolan4906 Год назад +1

    Absolutely amazing love seeing all the art on wheels the vision to life. The old ford is chugging along. Beautiful countryside and fantastic people. Keep going mate

  • @timpowell3255
    @timpowell3255 Год назад +3

    That ol model A will get you there with your talents and knowledge without a doubt. I loved that clip of you crossing over the covered bridge. That was a timeless shot.
    Be safe on the trip an bless Y'all ✌️❤️🙏

  • @andrewrichey7374
    @andrewrichey7374 Год назад +1

    She will make it all the way heck yeah 👍👍😎

  • @johnmackenzie693
    @johnmackenzie693 Год назад +2

    Momentous trip already, can only get better.

  • @number1trucker
    @number1trucker Год назад +1

    Merlin, you look great in that hat. It really suits you.

  • @jeeper390
    @jeeper390 Год назад +2

    It's great your father gave firewood to those in need. Anyone ever call him Robinwood?

  • @barrettdoyle184
    @barrettdoyle184 Год назад +1

    Merlin, just wanted you to know that you remind me of an uncle I had that worked on anything that had a motor on or in it that lived out west in Fountain Valley California. He had a shop there and you could drop your car off at one end of his shop and it would come out the other end completely restored. He would also take care of the stable of fire engines at the local fire station. I like watching your adventures and respect your ability to address issues "on the road" Thank you for sharing what you do.

  • @thatdave86
    @thatdave86 Год назад +1

    Cool stories,cool car ,cool adventures,good ole things ,good ole people and nice younger people , enjoy this content

  • @ChesleyMcdonagh
    @ChesleyMcdonagh Месяц назад +1

    You'll make it MERLIN❤❤❤❤

  • @kmrbsc
    @kmrbsc Год назад +1

    I can't wait to see this incredible adventure. I envy the mechanical knowledge required to do this!

  • @charlesalden9167
    @charlesalden9167 Год назад +2

    Best way to start my sundays .A great group of road trip friends. You know every part of the 31 Ford you'll make it to Arizona. Piece & Grease next

  • @serenityseeker396
    @serenityseeker396 Год назад +1

    🇺🇸👍🏼😎👍🏼🇺🇸 Love the Moonshine in the back seat 😅 🤙🏼

  • @scrappy7571
    @scrappy7571 Год назад +1

    I have 100's of photos of my grandparents travels back in the 30's and 40's. Grandma would take a pic every time grandpa was fixing a flat or something on the car. Like I said 100's of photos LOL

  • @keithingram3428
    @keithingram3428 Год назад +2

    What an awesome trip very confident u will make it without the trailer comparing rural king to tractor supply is like comparing Godzilla to the geico lizard 😂

  • @dave6501
    @dave6501 Год назад +3

    That's cool Merlin. Good luck on your Cannon Ball. 🤓

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Год назад +5

    Brother and little sister it's awesome to see yall living in this adventure just take your time and enjoy your adventure as we travel with yall prayers going with yall !!!

  • @anthonylee2099
    @anthonylee2099 Год назад +1

    Merlin, what an Adventure. Your Sooooo Lu can ky to have sure great Friends. Doing the first leg with you as a support team is fantastic. Jimmy is a Great friend Merlin. Desiree is cute with thst Beret. Thks for taking us along of the incredible American road trip. Safe travels.🤙😎

  • @andrewrichey7374
    @andrewrichey7374 Год назад +1

    Just super cool the truck with the Dooleys in the back awesome

  • @georgevindo
    @georgevindo Год назад +3

    What a neat adventure. Thanks for letting us see it. Its great.

  • @edwinfleehearty8306
    @edwinfleehearty8306 Год назад +2

    I love on west side of Indianapolis you was less 2 miles from my house . Love watching your videos

  • @peterselten500
    @peterselten500 Год назад +5

    Hi merlin thanks for the video good to see the country an everyone havinh a good time makes it even more enjoyable to watch . Cheers mate 🇦🇺

  • @mikebelcher5111
    @mikebelcher5111 Год назад +10

    Almost 2 solid days of driving in a model a 46 hour trip. And that's if everything goes perfect, good luck, Merlin.

  • @fredclements6843
    @fredclements6843 Год назад +5

    I love the green wheels Merlin! You always make it look awesome 👏

  • @KRAVER_
    @KRAVER_ Год назад +1

    That is one thing you can count on in the Northeast is RAIN. I feel like it rains every day at least 5 minutes.
    I like when it rains makes everything smell clean. my wife thinks it smells like worms lol.
    Looks like you are having a fun time on this road trip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @shades3388
    @shades3388 Год назад +1

    Desire, if You don't want to go with Merlin on His next long roadtrip, I'll fill in for You!
    I'm jealous of You both! I'd LOVE to do that trip in that car!

  • @dwal2165
    @dwal2165 Год назад +1

    Thanks for making. Looks like you're having a good time.

  • @mikeg6042
    @mikeg6042 Год назад +1

    Merlin, I’ve spent a lot of time messing with Model T Fords and watching you mess around with that darned old carburetor made me smile. Tapping on the carb has been a fix for old Fords and Farmall tractors for as long as I can remember. I was going to make a smarta#? remark about the condition of the float but I couldn’t do it. The truth is, if it works, don’t knock it. I was lucky enough to go through the Indianapolis Museum back in 1987. It was a wonderful experience. Good luck with your cross country trip. I believe you’ve chosen the right car for the journey.

  • @dougdean3134
    @dougdean3134 Год назад +1

    Good times with a fun car and fun people!

  • @glennbayley5863
    @glennbayley5863 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful vehicle it is nice to see back on the road. 👏👍🇺🇲👍🇬🇧

  • @mygarden365
    @mygarden365 Год назад +1

    In our town in California ,has a tractor supply, with most of the tools under lock and key. what a wonderful place.

  • @XCHANGEDAVE
    @XCHANGEDAVE Год назад +5

    I love the adventure thing. Thank you so much for taking us along. The museum was awesome hanging out with your friends awesome.