this project looks awesome and can't wait to see how you get it all done. I'm here from the FabRats channel and glad to have found you. now I know where Paul got the mini crescent in his pocket from. And Happy Birthday!
what an extremely cool project. A project like this is really interesting to me. seeing engines rebuilt not so exciting. Looks like you turned the cummins into a Cat. ahah . The colors you got going on look really nice. Super awesome.
Was hoping you had ur own channel when Paul and the gang came to visit , awesome build , I feel the same way bout my b-day s but happy b-day anyways , will definitely check out the rest of your content,
I can't get over how much you sound like Paul at certain times when you are explaining things. Beautiful job on that custom truck!! I hope you had a great Birthday!! Subbed!
well our mothers are sisters we went to the same grade school in the same high school all is just a little bit younger than me but we grew up doing the same things it seemed like Paul was always on my heels he’s always been a good kid I love watching how far he’s come we shared some great uncles together they taught us a lot of cool stuff🏁😊
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage That explains it !! Thank you for taking the time!! I really can't get over how many members of your family are so sharp on mechanics. I mean brothers, i think a cousin has a salvage yard, and I guess your Father(s) were mechanical as well. That is really interesting!
New sub here from FabRats, this truck is a beauty. Love that you’re into diesels Merlin, looking forward to watching all your videos… Happy Birthday, BTW ❤️🇷🇴
Great first episode for ME ! Your content is far more than just welding sparks and pipes being bent. This is going to be good, lots of tech info, tricks and pertinent information a "wannabe" fabricator CAN use. Looking forward to more.
I found the exact same ParaBeam headlight on eBay. I am using mine as a extra driving light on the front bumper of my 49 Austin a40 Countryman. If you check yours under the nickel plating they should be solid brass headlight rings as mine is? They are originally from a 1928 Nash. Dig your content
Hi merlin you be careful shiting in the long grass make sure you’ve got your long trousers on 😂💩💩 trucks coming along great you sprayed it yellow to keep up with all those cat swaps they seem to be the in thing to swap keep those vidjs coming and alcohol definitely helps with old age 👴😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✊✊✊✊✊💪💪😎🇬🇧😎🏴☠️
Very cool truck! Try adding your acid to some hot water. It works faster and better. Also neutralize the acid with baking soda and water. My dream truck is a 41 Willys!
LOVE this truck. Did you consider shortening the rear frame a bit, or did you want the long wheelbase look, or do you have a mini sleeper to go on it? Mom is a damn fine documentary photographer. And a damn good sport. Happy Birthday. I've had way too many of them too, and I can just conk right out like that just about every day. Love your projects. And skills.
That Dodge your building is BadAss... are you really going to couple the two diffs together? You don't really need to do you? You just need a shaft in between so it looks like it's coupled..
The only problem I see is that these videos capture the process but the timeline is distorted. We the "watchers" get the impression all you do is wave your magic hands and poof... hours and hours later you have created another masterpiece. "Can you get this done by the end of the week?" "How much money do you have?". ;)
The old timer needed a nap LOL!! The trucks looks awesome I'm just catching up on watching these video's but I got to say that truck is going to be so cool when your done with it .
That's an awesome project. I'm an trucker so I really appreciate this build. I seen something similar cruising through Missouri pulling a fifth wheel camper across I-70. It was low to the ground with stacks and, well from across the highway, looked like a show quality paint job. It was only a single axle pick up close to the same year as yours. It was going the other way so really only got a good glance at it. It sure looked sharp as hell coming at ya. On a side note, I guess I need to start drinking more often so I can feel a little younger. Haha
This is a great project but I have to tell you it would be even better if you could buy a lapel mic so we can hear what you’re saying while you’re doing the work on it
Genius! No-REALLY! Why re-invent the wheel (English or other) when you can take a rejected 4-door Chevy roof panel and adapt it?!? Genius... Love the show!
Just subed. Had no idea you had a channel until Fab Rats but I've watched you with Vegas Rat Rods and what's his name? Dang it. He does some great welding and fabricating videos. Damn, what the HELL is his name ???????? Besides watching your ideas jump out of your heads, doing the will it run and drives are the best. Thank you for the content of ideas !!
Merlon, another fantastic video ! How long did you let the rusted parts soak for in the muratic acid ? Very enjoyable watching you work your mechanical " magic ".
I think it's hilarious that you made the statement about painting outside (may or may not be "legal") and them poured acid in you driveway!!! Too Funny!!
The chassis looks great and the splice is really artistic. Not sure of the length but I’m sure I will be impressed when it is completed. By the way, damn you work fast,
Not the tall grass. I didn't realize that was a national saying. I thought us country people in North Carolina were the only ones who said it.. I stand corrected. Lol
Love fabrats but never hear profanity or obscenities so I am not subscribing to your site because I hear enough of that from sources that I can't control, sorry, you need to learn from Paul.
CR Speedy Sleeves for your spindle sealing surfaces , not the Pioneer brand , they are chrome plated , and the CR Brand are Stainless ! Can't wait to see more of this project , and see it on the road by the next "Welder-Up" show ! '
16:27...THOSE REGULATORS LOOK GREAT!!! I did Glass for close to 53 years...WHEEL BEARING GREASE EVERYTHING...LASTS LONG TIME...I tried white lithium...nah...
Giday Merlin just found your channel thanks to Paul from fab rats. I watched you on welder up and with Steve. I'm looking forward to watching your channel from over here in Australia
I probably will because that was my uncle Shermans truck and I loved my uncle Sherman he was one of my favorite uncles I’m so happy Paul gave me the motor to build for him for his dad‘s truck❤️🏁😊
found your channel through Paul gotta say I love your collection of trucks your yellow tow truck is killer would love to see a video on it and your golf cart that thing rips when you took Michelle for a ride would love to see the inner workings of that unit as well! I have a yamaha g2 and a kubota d1105 engine and a polaris 500 predator 4x4 chassis with the drive units I would like to combine together
The Old Dodge Brothers Truck looks Absolutely Amazing...Great Job on the Fabrication . Cant wait to see what you do with those Rears..I found Your channel through Fab Rats. And So Glad they Showed Me Your channel. Merlon. Awesome Job on this truck..You and Paul are like 2 peas in a Pod..LOL..HAHA...Great Video...I see Im not alone painting outside LOL.Nice job Sir...
The cab , hood, fenders,running boards, and radiator shell all look great together and we haven't even talked about the roof insert and headlights. Very well done.
Wow this is such a awesome channel. I came here because of the video from Fabrats, love that channel as well. Great work, awesome craftsmanship, keep up the great work.
Merlin where did you get a lot of your old shop tools from and did I see an old SUN Distributor Machine in the corner of your shop. Years ago I worked in an auto repair shop and we had one. Can't wait to see this finished. Another FabRats fan. Oh and I love your KW big tow truck. What is under the hood and what is the gear box?
Mr. Merlin you are a bad you know what love the videos and the videos you did with welderUp Steve y’all got to do more of them thank you sir
this project looks awesome and can't wait to see how you get it all done. I'm here from the FabRats channel and glad to have found you. now I know where Paul got the mini crescent in his pocket from. And Happy Birthday!
"Oh yeah" at 13:29 sounds just like Paul. Some cool projects here.
I'm also a zFab RATS FOLLOWER
I ease my pain on a regular basis, I am now 65, I have finally found the patience to wiggle and wait for screw to come loose, so much easier.
what an extremely cool project. A project like this is really interesting to me. seeing engines rebuilt not so exciting. Looks like you turned the cummins into a Cat. ahah . The colors you got going on look really nice. Super awesome.
Afternoon Mr merlin
Cool mini semi, :)
Watching you fit that roof panel was very satisfying! Awesome and enjoyable, no-nonsense fabrication, love it!
Wow what a amazing build, the rear axles the setup you designed is second to none well done its gonna be the koolest build ever!
Was hoping you had ur own channel when Paul and the gang came to visit , awesome build , I feel the same way bout my b-day s but happy b-day anyways , will definitely check out the rest of your content,
Well, I'm glad Paul dropped off a engine the other day, now I have another Y/channel to watch. Love your work 👌🇦🇺
I thought I was the only one who carried a crescent wrench in pants pocket.
Happy Birthday , hope it was a day of victories on that cool truck ! Love the lean back radiator shell on that truck , gives it a sinister look !!
I can't get over how much you sound like Paul at certain times when you are explaining things. Beautiful job on that custom truck!! I hope you had a great Birthday!! Subbed!
well our mothers are sisters we went to the same grade school in the same high school all is just a little bit younger than me but we grew up doing the same things it seemed like Paul was always on my heels he’s always been a good kid I love watching how far he’s come we shared some great uncles together they taught us a lot of cool stuff🏁😊
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage That explains it !! Thank you for taking the time!! I really can't get over how many members of your family are so sharp on mechanics. I mean brothers, i think a cousin has a salvage yard, and I guess your Father(s) were mechanical as well. That is really interesting!
Monsieur merlins vous pourriez me fabriquer un chassis de old school svp
Anything with a 5.9 Cummins !! Can’t wait to see motor videos
New sub here from FabRats, this truck is a beauty. Love that you’re into diesels Merlin, looking forward to watching all your videos… Happy Birthday, BTW ❤️🇷🇴
Wow, that was great thank you so much for bringing us along! Play through.
Great first episode for ME ! Your content is far more than just welding sparks and pipes being bent. This is going to be good, lots of tech info, tricks and pertinent information a "wannabe" fabricator CAN use. Looking forward to more.
WHAT A ROD, new sub from Alaska.
Will you put an old school sleeper on the back of the cab...??? That would definitely make it look cooler...!!!!!
FAB RATS RULES and so do you...!!!!
no sleeper thank you for watching me and my cousin paul
You do excellent work especially fitting the Chevelle
top to the Dodge, in fact the truck is perfection!
Hi Merlin, new subscriber from Fab Rats! Looking forward to checking out your videos!!
Howdy merlin. New sub here came from FabRats. I'm also from Arizona. Maybe you can help me find a chevy kingpin dana 60.
Hey HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marlon ... That was funny at the end ...❤
The muratic acid tip was great !!! ... THANKS for sharing !!!
Awesome thanks Paul for turning us on to your channel! I love all the Diesel power can’t wait for more.
Great looking Dodge project and happy birthday!. I found your vids thru Fab Rats. Keep up the good work.
I found the exact same ParaBeam headlight on eBay. I am using mine as a extra driving light on the front bumper of my 49 Austin a40 Countryman. If you check yours under the nickel plating they should be solid brass headlight rings as mine is?
They are originally from a 1928 Nash.
Dig your content
Hi merlin you be careful shiting in the long grass make sure you’ve got your long trousers on 😂💩💩 trucks coming along great you sprayed it yellow to keep up with all those cat swaps they seem to be the in thing to swap keep those vidjs coming and alcohol definitely helps with old age 👴😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✊✊✊✊✊💪💪😎🇬🇧😎🏴☠️
Very cool truck! Try adding your acid to some hot water. It works faster and better. Also neutralize the acid with baking soda and water. My dream truck is a 41 Willys!
LOVE this truck. Did you consider shortening the rear frame a bit, or did you want the long wheelbase look, or do you have a mini sleeper to go on it? Mom is a damn fine documentary photographer. And a damn good sport. Happy Birthday. I've had way too many of them too, and I can just conk right out like that just about every day. Love your projects. And skills.
I’m a 47 year truck driver I started out driving a Mack duplex. Please tell me what your transmission set up is just for my satisfaction please
Please do a video on the Golf Cart. Explaining how it was done and works etc. and what you did to hotrod the Yanmar diesel.
Yes please! Golf cart video is needed
That Dodge your building is BadAss... are you really going to couple the two diffs together? You don't really need to do you? You just need a shaft in between so it looks like it's coupled..
The only problem I see is that these videos capture the process but the timeline is distorted. We the "watchers" get the impression all you do is wave your magic hands and poof... hours and hours later you have created another masterpiece. "Can you get this done by the end of the week?" "How much money do you have?". ;)
Thats AWESOME. id like to see what you and Paul could do together (not that you need him) lol. 👍
The old timer needed a nap LOL!! The trucks looks awesome I'm just catching up on watching these video's but I got to say that truck is going to be so cool when your done with it .
I know this video is old but the smaller light fit the truck lol. I'm a truck driver / mechanic and love trucks.
I would love to see you and Paul from Fab Rats do a project together
One of these days we will for sure🏁
That's going to be a really cool ride. Love the suicide doors.
Nothing screams "Rock n Roll Rat Rod" like a nice Bryan Adams ballad!
That's an awesome project. I'm an trucker so I really appreciate this build. I seen something similar cruising through Missouri pulling a fifth wheel camper across I-70. It was low to the ground with stacks and, well from across the highway, looked like a show quality paint job. It was only a single axle pick up close to the same year as yours. It was going the other way so really only got a good glance at it. It sure looked sharp as hell coming at ya. On a side note, I guess I need to start drinking more often so I can feel a little younger. Haha
This is a great project but I have to tell you it would be even better if you could buy a lapel mic so we can hear what you’re saying while you’re doing the work on it
Can’t take the Utah Hillbilly out of a man. Mud room boot tray soaking pan!
What I love most about it it’s different did you have a friend that had a 35 dodge coupe and it was also made some dodge brothers
We used Muriatic acid to clean fire places that had been smoked up on the upper part of the brick , worked well on that rust also !
...still don't get how you are going to drive the rear axle from the other axle...
DUAL EXHAUST OUT ONE SIDE , STACKS DINT LOOK RIGHT, AND OVER DONE, JUST MY THOUGHTS
Sure good to see you Merlin and for you guys got some cool stuff around there all right buddy take her easy thanks for the video later Red perfect
Shitting in high cotton, it will look like eye balls from a snail when your done, should look cool.
Oh sorry man I missed your birthday happy birthday Merlin
Now you’ve hanger welded on it it’s officially a rat rod. 😎
Yes it's coming together
A birthday may be just another day, but, it's a day you get to have your cake, and eat it too.
You and Paul are cut from the same cloth for sure! Both fab experts by far #1! Can't wait to see the final truck. Happy belated birthday.
Ryn said hey I can work the lift for ya if you put me up on the panel !!
My dad was a maintenance man and carried a small crescent wrench like that in his pocket every day.
You are f***ing great at what you do and you need to teach Paul more.
Came by with Paul, when 'Fab Rats' visited so I came back to watch you build your "semi", and I "subbed". Love when I find new channels!
Where do you get your endless energy for all these projects?
STACKS LOOK GOOD (A LITTLE TALL ) , WHATS THE QUOTE ABOUT TALL GRASS?
Genius! No-REALLY! Why re-invent the wheel (English or other) when you can take a rejected 4-door Chevy roof panel and adapt it?!? Genius... Love the show!
thank you your awsome!
Man you are a wealth of knowledge. 👊🇺🇸
Just subed. Had no idea you had a channel until Fab Rats but I've watched you with Vegas Rat Rods and what's his name? Dang it. He does some great welding and fabricating videos. Damn, what the HELL is his name ????????
Besides watching your ideas jump out of your heads, doing the will it run and drives are the best.
Thank you for the content of ideas !!
welcome 🙏
I thought they'd be a little higher. It fixed them though.
loving it but i cant hear you... fab rats sent me
Merlon, another fantastic video ! How long did you let the rusted parts soak for in the muratic acid ?
Very enjoyable watching you work your mechanical " magic ".
1 hour
I think it's hilarious that you made the statement about painting outside (may or may not be "legal") and them poured acid in you driveway!!! Too Funny!!
🤣🤣🤣😊🏁
Awesome build. Loving the channel, keep the videos coming!
The cab, to me, is screaming to be shiny too.
The chassis looks great and the splice is really artistic. Not sure of the length but I’m sure I will be impressed when it is completed. By the way, damn you work fast,
Not the tall grass. I didn't realize that was a national saying. I thought us country people in North Carolina were the only ones who said it.. I stand corrected. Lol
🤣🤣🤣🏁😊
Happy birthday April 6 is my birthday
Love fabrats but never hear profanity or obscenities so I am not subscribing to your site because I hear enough of that from sources that I can't control, sorry, you need to learn from Paul.
😊👍
i feel the same way when my day comes around
No way to crank start it now its by stater or roll start
I saw Bret at Half Ass Garage modify the lights on his 37 hot rod and he put the turn signals in the headlights , they worked well and looked great .
I want to do something very similar that’s awesome I’ll look that up
Hello Merlin how you doing today
Did I see the 4th episode come up on RUclips then it disappeared.what’s going on
There was a mistake in the upload so we had to re-upload it
AWESOME!
I love this build it was awesome.
Very interesting to watch your attention to detail and fab work. I could watch your videos every day. Thanks for this channel!
P. S. Happy Belated Birthday
CR Speedy Sleeves for your spindle sealing surfaces , not the Pioneer brand , they are chrome plated , and the CR Brand are Stainless ! Can't wait to see more of this project , and see it on the road by the next "Welder-Up" show !
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I like the smaller lights............
16:27...THOSE REGULATORS LOOK GREAT!!! I did Glass for close to 53 years...WHEEL BEARING GREASE EVERYTHING...LASTS LONG TIME...I tried white lithium...nah...
Giday Merlin just found your channel thanks to Paul from fab rats. I watched you on welder up and with Steve. I'm looking forward to watching your channel from over here in Australia
Ur going to get a lot of subs from Fab Rats!! You should go up to Utah and put that engine in with Paul.
I probably will because that was my uncle Shermans truck and I loved my uncle Sherman he was one of my favorite uncles I’m so happy Paul gave me the motor to build for him for his dad‘s truck❤️🏁😊
That's some serious progress.
found your channel through Paul gotta say I love your collection of trucks your yellow tow truck is killer would love to see a video on it and your golf cart that thing rips when you took Michelle for a ride would love to see the inner workings of that unit as well! I have a yamaha g2 and a kubota d1105 engine and a polaris 500 predator 4x4 chassis with the drive units I would like to combine together
The Old Dodge Brothers Truck looks Absolutely Amazing...Great Job on the Fabrication . Cant wait to see what you do with those Rears..I found Your channel through Fab Rats. And So Glad they Showed Me Your channel. Merlon. Awesome Job on this truck..You and Paul are like 2 peas in a Pod..LOL..HAHA...Great Video...I see Im not alone painting outside LOL.Nice job Sir...
The cab , hood, fenders,running boards, and radiator shell all look great together and we haven't even talked about the roof insert and headlights.
Very well done.
@ 15 minutes in...to me it resembles MEK...THAT STUFF IS SCARY NASTY...I got 1 whiff...ENOUGH!!!!
What cool ole truck awesome
Hell yea that’s a sweet build.
Your Sound ist Not very good
Wow this is such a awesome channel. I came here because of the video from Fabrats, love that channel as well. Great work, awesome craftsmanship, keep up the great work.
All of your videos are really inspiring me to finish my project but I've been working on over a year
Merlin where did you get a lot of your old shop tools from and did I see an old SUN Distributor Machine in the corner of your shop. Years ago I worked in an auto repair shop and we had one. Can't wait to see this finished. Another FabRats fan. Oh and I love your KW big tow truck. What is under the hood and what is the gear box?
I have been collecting them for 45 years they all come with stories maybe i will do a shop bio some day
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage if gas prices weren’t so high I would love to drive up there and see what you have. Tysvm for your reply
Happy Birthday
You are an amazing fabricator.
Glad I followed Fab Rats to your channel.
😊