Rory....the true followers of your channel know not to question you, Your a specialist....your vehicles are top notch when it comes to batteling Mother Nature...That is is not easy....Keep it up!
Naah, bro,,,,best thing IS to tease him,,like with the most ludicrous suggestions,,like welding extra bars into the left seat supports,,exra supports..skinny guy gets a flat plate with a boat cushion..
Guys, I have built at least 100 speciality fuel tanks in my 45 years as a fabrication guy for customers and myself, you have done an exemplary job on that tank!!!!! Great build!!
Doesn't the center slosh shield need another hole on the bottom for pass thru? Or does the incomplete welds on the bottom and sides let fuel level out quickly enough?
Are you welding malleable iron couplings? They shrink at a different rate than steel. I’m afraid I sound like the internet, but buy some steel couplings. (Not thread protectors, their threads aren’t tapered.)
I remember when you had 20k subscribers and I knew we were on to something. I remember when you had 40k subscribers and I couldn't figure out why it wasn't 400k, I was actually commenting and getting frustrated that you had more likes and thumbs up on some posts than subscribers. It's a slow crawl just like being behind the wheel, but you Shawn, and Mike are badass dudes. Special shoutout to Shawn and Mike who are unique and interesting in their own ways. Shawn makes you wonder more about who he is, his life, family, etc. just a super chill dude. Mike is just one of those guys that comes along every 40-50 years in the world that is just up for anything, super ready to go, and the best friend we all wished we had. You are all great on your own ways. Can't wait to see what the New Year Brings. HNY
6:40 It's a special kind of irony that the best channels are unique and a little different but then people get mad when you don't build it the same way everyone else does. Love the videos thanks for sharing.
The very fact that you can make that old tiny truck safe and truly working and road worthy is amazing. The fact THAT YOU HAVE FIGURED OUT HOW TO MAKE IT A WRECKER is a true testimony to your engineering and fabrication skills
All the "experts" telling you how wrong you do things are doing their job perfectly!!! Every comment they make feeds the Algorithm!!! Wrecker is looking great! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Gee…Baja racers and circle trackers have been running rearward radiators for decades…kinda a proven effective concept lol!!! Y’all are doing beautiful work. You know what you’re doing and what works. Enjoying the build and excited to see it in use!!
I really like this build, good job Trail Mater team! The fuel tank should work great and the cooling system should be sufficient for sure. looking forward for more build content.
Rory, back in 1971 a pipeline welder made me a Flat Bottom gas tank for my Suburban. He made it precisely the way you did, it was full width of the truck, so it had 3 partitions. and the only passage between the Partitions, was a 1" notch at each corner at the Partitions of the tank. for my purpose, he installed a pipe collar at the left rear corner, and a valve... the valve led to a copper tubing that was fed into the regular gas tank hose. Used it for 30 years, never failed us. That valve was electric, I flipped a switch on the Dash to refill the Suburban's gas tank.
Rory and clan are very talented in what they build. Trail Mater is the ultimate example of build for purpose rigs that I have ever seen. Mini Mater cracks me up. Awesome. You guys build for purpose. Not for show. And you capability demonstrates that.
Oh wow this Trail Mater Team are the best at making gas tanks, roll bars, etc. for whatever the rig needs to move it forward in progress to get er done! Always such a treat to see Lilli riding with Dad! Good video! Mike runs a good bead with the welder it looks awesome!
Man maybe it's because we're welcoming in the new year, but Lily's excited, "Thanks for Watching!" really warmed my heart and brought me some much needed joy tonight. Have a great 2025 ya'll.
I bought a new chevy 4WD Pickup in 77 and one of my 1st stops was a welder friend of mine. He built me a 60 gallon gas tank to fit in the bed. He did a fine job other than he forgot to put any openings in the baffles. Took it back to him and he cut holes in the bottom and notched the baffles. patched the holes he cut in the bottom of tank. Only took about a month for the inside of the tank to start rusting. He ended up building me a new tank for free. Shows even the best can make a mistake. I'm guessing you have made a few and have learned from every one. Your videos show you dam sure know what you are doing. Keep them coming
I love the cab extension that Hector did classic. Work from a skilled tradesman. The free hand forming and vision you do is awesome. One of a kind this truck,this channel, and these guys happy new year.
Fabrimagification= Rory and crew making what they want and it Works like magic. Thanks for another great year of shows. Happy New Year to everyone there, and those who watch.
You know exactly what your doing people have nothing better but to complain and think they know better. Keep it up! You and your crew do amazing things. You all be blessed.
Tip when using a step drill, put it in a impact driver. When the step drill catches, it simply hammers it to keep going. Honestly a bit violent, but it beats killing your wrists.
What i learned from watching these guys; 1. Weld in 2x speed no slower. 2. Have lots of grinder disks. 3. Dont doubt the process. 4. Have lots of spare parts in the backyard!
Man, for me who love rory's shop/build videos, those last few weeks has been so awesome ! Between the modification of the buggy, Mini-mater and now Robby's wrecker, what a time to be alive and Watching TrailMater channel !
Having made fuel tanks as well, and building fabricating for over 30 years, I think the fuel tank idea is genius with the small lower sump. The radiator may get debris from the top, but nothing that a simple louvre or angled cover wouldn't solve down the road if needed.
Mike did a great job fabricating the tank with all the cutting and welding, I'd definitely pressure test it for leaks though, not that his welds are bad its just the way it happens with steel welds, Good Job!
Hi every one, came to your channel through Matt’s. Don’t normally read the comments, so when you say people criticise your work? Why and how. You just know what you are doing through experience. The most real channel anywhere. Even loved the one about trail etiquette, even though I live in London and probably will never see Moab. Thanks for caring and showing what wonderful place it is. Shawn Mike and lily add so much as well. Happy new year all.
I don’t say anything negative about your builds I don’t have the expertise to criticize! After spending a few years of maintenance and fabrication I enjoy watching your builds!
As always great job guys, love your content. I hardly ever comment on your videos. I just want to counteract all the naysayers. Love your videos, keep up the great work.
Rory in my opinion Robby trusts you because you are the best at what you do. All of your rigs prove that especially Trail Mater, Mini Mater and the buggy My only thing is will it be comfortable to drive? I know for me being comfortable while driving is important. If you aren't comfortable driving u won't want to drive it.
Ive saw people from all professions in many levels of expertise mess up. The man who makes no mistakes does nothing is what i was taught. But what separates experience from inexperience is risk mitigation and ability to fix the issues. I guess my point is to dont crow too hard, one time it'll catch you out. A humble person would acknowledge their humanity and ignore the humanity of the critics.
when I saw that you guys butted the baffle to the bottom of the tank with no space underneath for fuel to move across both sides I THOUGHT about making a comment but then Mike explained the rest of the design with the sump at the bottom 😅looking good, glad to see you guys working on this truck, it's a really cool project
To any haters of Rory or any other fabricator. There's no one right way to build things. All that matters is it safe, does it work. And Rory has trucks that work.
Builds like this makes us all dreamers. To have the knowledge of what will work is something you only learn the hard way. Between the three of them they could write a book on what not to do.
Can't tell you how much i love the look of the expanded steel filler panels. Even if they do clog up with snow and mud i think the "clean" look is worth it. Mike, have you tried annular carbide drill bits for going through the welds?
I think you for explaining that radiator thing to me I wasn’t quite understanding how it was gonna work, but now that I you explained it thank you very much
Watch out Mike Lilly is coming for your passenger seat filming job haha, She did great, life’s problems won’t slow her down after seeing what pops and the guys do all the time. Awesome foundation
Ever notice how Rory and two teammates can design and build vehicles (mini-Mater) so quickly? Even this project is moving right along. Why does it take Matt with All the People he has on his team so long to build a truck? The Wrecker took forever and the Spud truck is clocking in the months too!
I am glad to see you involving your daughter on your recovery. My oldest daughter is 31 years old now, and I involved her with helping me bleed the brakes on my car when she was around 8 years old. You will never regret these times together, so enjoy every opportunity. For me as a father I was a single parent since she was 1.5 years old, I had to do most of the duties of both parents until I remarried 8 years later and have a beautiful Godly wife and three additional children. Merry Christmas Lilly and Happy New Year 🎉
You said you read all the comments. Well, Rory I absolutely love your content and skill set, fabrication and all that jazz. I’m not much of an auto mechanic but I am a sheet metal fabricator and pipe fitter and I love watching you and your team. You got a huge fan all the way from the island of Guam 🇬🇺.
I am build dumb and trail dumb so I am a student at Trail Mater University with Professors Rory, Shawn, and Mike. Thank you all for wat you do and have an adventurous, prosperous, safe, and healthy new year🎉
I think the only rig Rory ever has run warm is old Blue. And its obvious why. All his other rigs, that he has built or modified, run nice and cool. Im not worried about Robby's wrecker one bit.
Rory don't you know the internet know everything lol that's why I just watch and learn from people who know what there doing with the builds like you guys and nice job on the the aa keep up the great work
Not having a hole at bottom of the slosh plate means you won’t get that last five gallons of fuel (yes I’m guessing on fuel amount due to no hole at bottom) opppssss I commented before learning of that pick up box at bottom of tank. In my best Emily Latilla voice…”never mind”
Rory....the true followers of your channel know not to question you, Your a specialist....your vehicles are top notch when it comes to batteling Mother Nature...That is is not easy....Keep it up!
Agreed! Robby gets the very last Moab Motorsports custom rig!
I question him because I like seeing him ramble and explain stuff lol
Making the sump into a kind of miniature surge tank is a pretty smart move. You can tell they have done this before.
Naah, bro,,,,best thing IS to tease him,,like with the most ludicrous suggestions,,like welding extra bars into the left seat supports,,exra supports..skinny guy gets a flat plate with a boat cushion..
@@Fix_It_Again_Tonyjust because it worked a dozen times before doesn't mean it will work again. 😂
You all are true fabricators, anyone who has been watching for any amount of time know not to question you designs. Awesome job.
Guys, I have built at least 100 speciality fuel tanks in my 45 years as a fabrication guy for customers and myself, you have done an exemplary job on that tank!!!!! Great build!!
Doesn't the center slosh shield need another hole on the bottom for pass thru? Or does the incomplete welds on the bottom and sides let fuel level out quickly enough?
@@ryansxtn313 My thoughts too.
Oops. Never mind. I paused it before the next thing he does is weld the sump at the bottom.
Are you welding malleable iron couplings? They shrink at a different rate than steel. I’m afraid I sound like the internet, but buy some steel couplings. (Not thread protectors, their threads aren’t tapered.)
Copy, there will be pass thru holes on both sides of the baffel.
I remember when you had 20k subscribers and I knew we were on to something. I remember when you had 40k subscribers and I couldn't figure out why it wasn't 400k, I was actually commenting and getting frustrated that you had more likes and thumbs up on some posts than subscribers. It's a slow crawl just like being behind the wheel, but you Shawn, and Mike are badass dudes. Special shoutout to Shawn and Mike who are unique and interesting in their own ways. Shawn makes you wonder more about who he is, his life, family, etc. just a super chill dude. Mike is just one of those guys that comes along every 40-50 years in the world that is just up for anything, super ready to go, and the best friend we all wished we had. You are all great on your own ways. Can't wait to see what the New Year Brings. HNY
6:40 It's a special kind of irony that the best channels are unique and a little different but then people get mad when you don't build it the same way everyone else does. Love the videos thanks for sharing.
All the rigs you have running and maintain are a testimony to the fact that you know what you are doing!
Great video!
The very fact that you can make that old tiny truck safe and truly working and road worthy is amazing. The fact THAT YOU HAVE FIGURED OUT HOW TO MAKE IT A WRECKER is a true testimony to your engineering and fabrication skills
All the "experts" telling you how wrong you do things are doing their job perfectly!!! Every comment they make feeds the Algorithm!!!
Wrecker is looking great!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
“Experts”. Opinions are like as*holes. Everyone has one, some really stink. 😅😅
Gee…Baja racers and circle trackers have been running rearward radiators for decades…kinda a proven effective concept lol!!!
Y’all are doing beautiful work. You know what you’re doing and what works. Enjoying the build and excited to see it in use!!
I really like this build, good job Trail Mater team! The fuel tank should work great and the cooling system should be sufficient for sure. looking forward for more build content.
Happy New Year guys, all the best. thanks!
Rory, back in 1971 a pipeline welder made me a Flat Bottom gas tank for my Suburban.
He made it precisely the way you did, it was full width of the truck, so it had 3 partitions.
and the only passage between the Partitions, was a 1" notch at each corner at the Partitions of the tank.
for my purpose, he installed a pipe collar at the left rear corner, and a valve...
the valve led to a copper tubing that was fed into the regular gas tank hose.
Used it for 30 years, never failed us.
That valve was electric, I flipped a switch on the Dash to refill the Suburban's gas tank.
Rory and clan are very talented in what they build. Trail Mater is the ultimate example of build for purpose rigs that I have ever seen. Mini Mater cracks me up. Awesome. You guys build for purpose. Not for show. And you capability demonstrates that.
Oh wow this Trail Mater Team are the best at making gas tanks, roll bars, etc. for whatever the rig needs to move it forward in progress to get er done! Always such a treat to see Lilli riding with Dad! Good video! Mike runs a good bead with the welder it looks awesome!
For some guys that don't know what they are doing you sure put out some great stuff ! lol
Looking to see more great stuff in 2025.
Gotta Love those keyboard fabricators lol love watching you guys build and fabricate to overcome obstacles keep up the good work
Mike Shawn and Rory.... keep the content going! I enjoy what you're presenting. Keep sending
This is my favorite build going on now.
Robby's wrecker is coming along nicely. looks like it should be very capable when you get it finished. It's also going to look good.
Man maybe it's because we're welcoming in the new year, but Lily's excited, "Thanks for Watching!" really warmed my heart and brought me some much needed joy tonight. Have a great 2025 ya'll.
I bought a new chevy 4WD Pickup in 77 and one of my 1st stops was a welder friend of mine. He built me a 60 gallon gas tank to fit in the bed. He did a fine job other than he forgot to put any openings in the baffles. Took it back to him and he cut holes in the bottom and notched the baffles. patched the holes he cut in the bottom of tank. Only took about a month for the inside of the tank to start rusting. He ended up building me a new tank for free. Shows even the best can make a mistake. I'm guessing you have made a few and have learned from every one. Your videos show you dam sure know what you are doing. Keep them coming
I admire that you guys put yourselves out there for ourselves ! I know you wont change anything !
Gas tank coming to gether nicely and a great day to take Lilli on a sight-seeing tour. Thanks guys and happy new year.
I always feel that you all do know what you are doing. You have built enough rigs to know what works and what doesn't.
Rory , i don't know whether you are a veteran of not; thank you for displaying our on your wall. If you are a veteran ; thank you for your service .
Thank you Rory , Mike , Shawn and Lily for sharing this with me ! Robby's AA Model wrecker is looking great !
I love the cab extension that Hector did classic. Work from a skilled tradesman. The free hand forming and vision you do is awesome. One of a kind this truck,this channel, and these guys happy new year.
Fabrimagification= Rory and crew making what they want and it Works like magic. Thanks for another great year of shows. Happy New Year to everyone there, and those who watch.
More shop work on Robbie's Wrecker ! Digging that ! Thanks for sharing !
You know exactly what your doing people have nothing better but to complain and think they know better. Keep it up! You and your crew do amazing things. You all be blessed.
Tip when using a step drill, put it in a impact driver. When the step drill catches, it simply hammers it to keep going. Honestly a bit violent, but it beats killing your wrists.
I like all of the different types of recovery rigs you all build
No mistakes. Just learning opportunities.
Happy little trees…
Just love your channel guys. Appreciate your work.
Its always a joy when lillies on the scene. Great progress on the Laytonmader lol it looking cooler by the day.
There's nothing you guys do that worries me too awful much. Keep doin' what you do. Happy New Year. Thanks, guys.
Another great video, Happy New Year everyone at Trailmater!
You have the knoledge and skills, some are jealous LOL.God Bless you and yours. Love the Robbies Old Truck--build. so cool.
I love your explanations for why you do stuff. You know what you are doing.. keep doing it.. Love it. always. No hardsbard.. LOL
So wise , Thank You. If You think it will work , it will work . If not you and the team will rebuild until it does. More fine scenery
What i learned from watching these guys; 1. Weld in 2x speed no slower. 2. Have lots of grinder disks. 3. Dont doubt the process. 4. Have lots of spare parts in the backyard!
Tuesday night (East African time) therapy is here...what a way to close my year ✌️✌️🇰🇪🇰🇪
I agree wholeheartedly with e.r.32!!! You are VERY practical and have the experience needed with these projects. Keep up the great work!!
I love this build....
You are the best fabricators.
Pelle from Sweden
The rig is looking great. Robby is going to love it and you know Robby he's will use and abuse it on rescues. Great job guys.
Southern Utah is so beautiful!
I wish I was as clueless as you three are when it comes to fabrication. Lol....Keep up the amazing work Gentlemen.
Man, for me who love rory's shop/build videos, those last few weeks has been so awesome ! Between the modification of the buggy, Mini-mater and now Robby's wrecker, what a time to be alive and Watching TrailMater channel !
There will always be “Experts” no matter what you do.
Having made fuel tanks as well, and building fabricating for over 30 years, I think the fuel tank idea is genius with the small lower sump. The radiator may get debris from the top, but nothing that a simple louvre or angled cover wouldn't solve down the road if needed.
Mike did a great job fabricating the tank with all the cutting and welding, I'd definitely pressure test it for leaks though, not that his welds are bad its just the way it happens with steel welds, Good Job!
I have no idea why anyone would second guess what you guys do your some of the best on youtube
Happy New Year to All of you people out there and over here for all to enjoy the next year with positivity.❤
Finally something worth watching today thanks and have a happy new year! 🍻
That’s a fine looking tank and your radiator design is genius.
Hi every one, came to your channel through Matt’s. Don’t normally read the comments, so when you say people criticise your work? Why and how. You just know what you are doing through experience. The most real channel anywhere. Even loved the one about trail etiquette, even though I live in London and probably will never see Moab. Thanks for caring and showing what wonderful place it is. Shawn Mike and lily add so much as well. Happy new year all.
I don’t say anything negative about your builds I don’t have the expertise to criticize! After spending a few years of maintenance and fabrication I enjoy watching your builds!
Man, Mike, i dont get that piece inside the tank with the holes in it... it baffles me.
Nice…
The new family member looks great 👍. Your little human is so 🥰. Tks 4 sharing 🙏.
3:40 to 4:00 Shawn performing like a Teppanyaki Japanese Chef!! Love it...
That was some nice camera work Lily! You did a great job capturing the scenery as you guys drove up to the pass! Keep it up and happy holidays!
As always great job guys, love your content. I hardly ever comment on your videos. I just want to counteract all the naysayers. Love your videos, keep up the great work.
Rory in my opinion Robby trusts you because you are the best at what you do. All of your rigs prove that especially Trail Mater, Mini Mater and the buggy
My only thing is will it be comfortable to drive? I know for me being comfortable while driving is important.
If you aren't comfortable driving u won't want to drive it.
Ive saw people from all professions in many levels of expertise mess up. The man who makes no mistakes does nothing is what i was taught. But what separates experience from inexperience is risk mitigation and ability to fix the issues. I guess my point is to dont crow too hard, one time it'll catch you out. A humble person would acknowledge their humanity and ignore the humanity of the critics.
A+ fabrication and recovery in one video!! Happy New Year!!
Rory is the dirt road version of Jesse James. And I definitely mean that as a compliment. This crew is absolutely awesome at what they do.
when I saw that you guys butted the baffle to the bottom of the tank with no space underneath for fuel to move across both sides I THOUGHT about making a comment but then Mike explained the rest of the design with the sump at the bottom 😅looking good, glad to see you guys working on this truck, it's a really cool project
I can definitely see an issue with that tank... aint got no gassss in it. 🤣Happy new year to you and the team.
To any haters of Rory or any other fabricator. There's no one right way to build things. All that matters is it safe, does it work. And Rory has trucks that work.
Trophy trucks and other vehicles like that all have the radiators mounted in the back. Trust the process people and enjoy the fab!
Nice job on the tank Great design. Yours and Robbys channel are all i watch now
@@Tom-BXR300 SPOT ON, Even there recoveries are staged drama
Builds like this makes us all dreamers. To have the knowledge of what will work is something you only learn the hard way. Between the three of them they could write a book on what not to do.
So we're back to allowing Mike to use hammers?
Can't tell you how much i love the look of the expanded steel filler panels. Even if they do clog up with snow and mud i think the "clean" look is worth it.
Mike, have you tried annular carbide drill bits for going through the welds?
Rory, the truck looks so cool, the vision from your head to actual truck must be satisfying
The best was from Lilly at the end . She's great 👍
I think you for explaining that radiator thing to me I wasn’t quite understanding how it was gonna work, but now that I you explained it thank you very much
Thanks for the video guys the ole truck is looking great
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
I would never doubt you guys! Great stuff as all ways!
Watch out Mike Lilly is coming for your passenger seat filming job haha,
She did great, life’s problems won’t slow her down after seeing what pops and the guys do all the time. Awesome foundation
Ever notice how Rory and two teammates can design and build vehicles (mini-Mater) so quickly? Even this project is moving right along. Why does it take Matt with All the People he has on his team so long to build a truck? The Wrecker took forever and the Spud truck is clocking in the months too!
I am glad to see you involving your daughter on your recovery. My oldest daughter is 31 years old now, and I involved her with helping me bleed the brakes on my car when she was around 8 years old. You will never regret these times together, so enjoy every opportunity. For me as a father I was a single parent since she was 1.5 years old, I had to do most of the duties of both parents until I remarried 8 years later and have a beautiful Godly wife and three additional children. Merry Christmas Lilly and Happy New Year 🎉
Lilly steals the show every time! 😂.
Always enjoy watching you fab , learn a lot.
By the u guys get done with it, it'll be the baddest old school tow that u guys built an for Robby will have in his fleet. Job well done so far on it.
Amazing work on the project
Can't wait until fugly is done and back to Mater and Mini Mater! Fun watching you guys work, but much more fun watching recoveries 👍
Thanks for sharing guys love it
11:00 should have burgers ready to go - cook on the hot sump! Yummy. Gotta alive the Lily energy at the end! Merry Christmas indeed
Merry Christmas Lilly.Happy New Year everyone.
You said you read all the comments. Well, Rory I absolutely love your content and skill set, fabrication and all that jazz. I’m not much of an auto mechanic but I am a sheet metal fabricator and pipe fitter and I love watching you and your team. You got a huge fan all the way from the island of Guam 🇬🇺.
Rory, you do you, that’s your success.
You made a good looking gas tank with a good baffle for Robby's wrecker.
I am build dumb and trail dumb so I am a student at Trail Mater University with Professors Rory, Shawn, and Mike. Thank you all for wat you do and have an adventurous, prosperous, safe, and healthy new year🎉
I think the only rig Rory ever has run warm is old Blue. And its obvious why. All his other rigs, that he has built or modified, run nice and cool. Im not worried about Robby's wrecker one bit.
Thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones, Wishing yous a Healthy and Prosperous New Year
Rory don't you know the internet know everything lol that's why I just watch and learn from people who know what there doing with the builds like you guys and nice job on the the aa keep up the great work
Not having a hole at bottom of the slosh plate means you won’t get that last five gallons of fuel (yes I’m guessing on fuel amount due to no hole at bottom) opppssss I commented before learning of that pick up box at bottom of tank. In my best Emily Latilla voice…”never mind”
Rory, TIP OF THE DAY. Don’t forget to cap the top of that tank🤪