All In A Day's Work! We Got The Motor In The Rat Rod Tow Truck! 

Paul and Ben are great examples of a Dad investing time and skills in their boys and then they pass it onto their boys. Our world would be a much better place with engaged Dads!

I love the vague directions for doing the brakes. Just enough so he has to figure things out on his own and learn it for real.

I love the fact your boys come down to the shop to work on their trucks. And Paul finds time to give them pointers to fix the problem. The boys will carry that knowledge for the rest of their lives.

It just amazes me that Paul knows how to tear down and rebuild a transmission. Your average auto mechanic won't touch transmissions, it's just too complex, so they send it out to a transmission shop. I bet Paul is even self-taught, which just makes this even more amazing.

G'ma Lolly advertising for a Casket company!! I love the sense of humor with this family, helping the boys along with ice cream and cokes! Sugar power to the rescue!

A suggestion. Put a couple of drawer sliders under the hole and mount a catch tray/basket.

This was one of my favorite channels before. But having Ben is making it even better. Can't wait to see everything you guys build together!

Truck is coming along nicely! I have about 20 years on you Paul, and I still tell the stories of me and my Dad and our "adventures in hot rodding". I lost him when I was 24, 6 months before his first grandson was born, so the stories are how my sons got to know their grandfather, as they learned how to use the tools he made his living with. Never stop telling the stories, they will keep his memory a living part of your family. I miss those days when my sons were in their teens. Some of the best years of MY life. Heck I even miss them not putting the tools away, LOL. Cherish these summers, Paul...they grow up too dang soon...

@Fab Rats we need more old derby videos! Love the longer videos too!

The amount of knowledge you have is impressive! Auto trans have always intimidated me.

Michelle , I think you need to do a “Name this part “ in Your studio for Paul , lol. That could be funny too!!! We love your channel and all you 2 beautiful people do, keep loving life !!!! Hugggggggs

The new lighting greatly improved your videos, but more importantly… how do you guys know this stuff? The transmission looks complicated, sort of like magic. I’m sure, Grandpa Sherm, up there floating on the breeze, is smiling on his boys.

Man, I wish I`d `a growed up around you fellers, I might `a knowed somethin` before I got this ancient...you guys are doin` the good stuff! Thanks, Paul, Ben and Randle (I`m not sure yet if it`s Randall or Randle...) Positive demeanor, fun encouraging atmosphere, pretty healthy mix of good and bad habits...you might be on to something with this whole youtube fad!

The content is getting better and better. I love his brother being there and Randall. Keep up the great work guys!!!!

I just learned a whole lot about installing engines with this video - getting everything centered, and then leveled was new information for me. Then checking the clearance on the headers was wise, so you wouldn't have to pull the engine to replace a header gasket. I wish design engineers and auto manufacturers would think that far ahead when designing their vehicles. Paul, your shop is such a great family-run operation with Ben helping you, kids popping in and out working on their vehicles, Grandma stopping by to bring lunch, Michelle stopping by to visit. I hope you realize how lucky you are that you were able to create this wonderful world for you and your family.

Let’s talk about abilities: Paul’s overall mechanical and fab skills never cease to amaze , it’s not often that ( even a seasoned mechanic) can freshen up a turbo 400 !!! Michelle’s editing skills have become cinematic worthy !!! Great content as always guys 👍🏼👍🏼

The look on Michellel's face when Paul said there is hope for him, was awesome, made me LOL. (Johnny Depp)

I love these two brothers working and laughing together. It make my heart and soul happy. Paul and Ben y’all are so blessed. 👍👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️

Paul, the amount of Knowledge that you, Ben, and Randall possess in one shop is extraordinary! The fact that you stop your work to help your kids learn about their trucks is so awesome too. Thanks for an awesome video!

Love it when you show your kids working on their vehicles and I'm sure Paul has never lost a brake pad haha...

Entire vehicle collection update video would be awesome especially for all the new folks as well.

Man, that transmission work is like assembling a fricking clock! Must take a lot of training and experience to get right!

Watching Paul teach his boy to do breaks is priceless. My first break job was done with my Uncle coaching me over the phone on an old 82 Chevette.

A couple weeks...I had such a wonderful memory just then. I was pulling the clutch out of my F-100 that had been having some issues. Dad saw the condition and asked me, "How long have you been having problems with that clutch?" I answered, "eh, a couple weeks." His response was, word for word, the same as Paul's. He then informed me that he smelled clutch several weeks back and knew we were going to be under my pickup...well, he knew I was going to be under my truck. He never let it get too dangerous, but he was waiting for me to bring it up. The best education comes in the garage with dad! Thanks for the reminder. I miss that old cuss. By the way, I farted lifting the trans into place. He started me laughing with that thing setting on my chest. I was stuck under that hunk of metal for a good 5 minutes before I had the strength to lift it into place. Laughing might be good medicine, but it's not good for bench pressing a transmission into place.

I love that Ben is around the shop helping Paul. Its nice to see the brotherly bond and laughter between those two. Keep doing what you all do, it's much appreciated.

That transmission will never last Paul. The one fatal mistake you could make with that, you made. You painted it John Deere Green. It's bound to die an early, noisy, painful death at the most inconvenient time!

Alot of information packed into this episode. Loved it

I can’t say enough how great you guys are!! I love the relationship Paul and Ben have it’s good to see brothers working together. My FAVORITE part of this episode was when their mom came and brought treats for her favorite son!!! She’s one in a million. Plus the shots of Papa Sherm driving the truck😀 thanks guys for making me smile again!!

Hey Paul I just want to say thanks for your videos, my dad passed away yesterday morning and watching you guys work and play is making me laugh in this hard time so thank you for everything you do.

What I’ve been waiting for: the best video for someone trying to find the courage to mess with a transmission! Thank you for the just-in-time making of this video!!

It's so nice seeing grandma lolly coming around so much more it's good to see she's keeping busy and handling things well enough to be around the shop!

Coming along great I think it will win the competition for sure, heck it was already a hell of a machine for your dad and you guys putting together what you had :) ❤️ that's how we always made it as well ❤️

Oven cleaner always wins for me, and you can buy it at the dollar store!

Love the video, love the memories of your father and family time with grandma, Michelle just everybody, thank you for sharing

Great parents teach the kids they will be set for life. Love your channel

Hat's off to Paul and Ben for getting the engine and transmission in the Rat rod tow truck! We saw the Nugget patiently waiting for it's turn. Paul's knowledge of transmissions is unreal and I like that Ben is the quality control officer! 😊

Paul is not only entertaining to watch but he is also a very good teacher. Love these videos!

Great content as always 👍. I've been watching since this channel was at around 50k subs. So cool to see Fab Rats grow enough for Paul to not only quit his day job, but enough to bring his cuz and brother on as well. Keep killing it guys!

I really like the improvements to the tow truck that is going to be bad ass. Seeing your son learn by doing things on his own is a great way to learn that is for sure. Keep up the great work everyone

Great video and the new lights in the shop are much better. Your Mom's smile lights up the whole world! God bless you all!

It really looks like Paul,Ben and Randal enjoy the time together working in the garage. The playful relationship is what everyone wants to have when they work. Always enjoy your videos thank you for sharing.

The Shermanator is looking good! Can't wait for the final turn of the key

Jordan Holmes I totally agree with you. I'm super impressed with Paul's parenting methods, he gives his kids direction and what some would call too much free reign but it allows for success and failure both promote character growth. Being a mechanic on a golf course I'm responsible for maintaining over a million dollars worth of equipment. I am troubled in my heart to see the young kids who come to work in the summer being utterly lost around machinery and even hand tools. They don't even know how to use shovels and rakes. Whatching Fab Rats is encouraging; Men, real Men, problem solving, being resourceful, building things out of nothing, having fun ribbing one another yet still showing genuine love. The editing and little sub text bits like"storytime with Paul",visits from grandma, Michelle trying to guess what parts are, the list is endless. It sounds a little bit corny but it really gives me hope that there are a lot more families like this with this dynamic. The synergy of this core group is what makes this channel so darn good. I get bummed out when each episode is over! This is great content!

That frame dent you made was amazing.

I would like to compliment you. It gives me a case of the feel goods to watch You and your brother and cousin work together. During your videos family including your Mother come in and out. Seeing your kids working in the background on their own projects finishes off the picture for me. You have it going on sir. Congrats I really enjoy your video's for that very reason. Well its entertaining as all get out also.

You might think about adding a couple of stiffeners on the bottom of the table to minimize the bounce when you're seating those seals.

It’s good to see all family is all working together for one goal , keep up the good work !

Always good to have Melissa in a video for a minute or two for a little eye candy makes her feel importantIt’s good to see the boys learn how to work on their own vehicles

Great video! I felt like I was in the shop working and sharing stories with you all. :)

Hey Paul, Hilti makes a cordless drill that has active torque control. It stops the tool from spinning when the bit gets stuck. Thought you or Ben may want to stop breaking your arm.

thanks for sharing the stories Paul!! FABRATS: THEY DO IT SO NICE I WATCH IT TWICE 😎✌️

Sometimes, when Ben is watching Paul do something, I often wonder if Ben is trying to learn something or if he's making sure Paul is doing it right...lol. You can never tell by his expressions. The two of them together are awesome! Another great vid, thank you!

Hey I see the Nugget sitting over there. Is it ready to drive yet? You guys are the best for doing all that you do for Ed and others. Some good karma coming your way. That wrecker is going to be awesome.

Awesome fellas that thing is going to be a beast. Love seeing the boys working on their own trucks also..

Great to see your mom hanging around and and bugging you!! I really like this green better than the other!! Thanks for giving us a taste of a 400 rebuild!! All the best from Surrey BC Canada

We need to see more of Michelle ......even her face when Paul said there is hope for me yet was priceless....!

Love the channel I am trying to get my buddy convinced to drive to come meet you guys in real life this summer

These guys are pretty amaizing, tackling a rebuild of an automatic tranny, I've always been afraid to tear into one, it only takes ONE little mistake for all of that work done for not, Great Job Boys!!

When your dad was hopping that truck up those rocks he was smiling big time. Priceless.

I love that you let the boy figure out how to do is breaks with little guidance. Awesome job!!!

Damn PAUL!!!!!! That trans work was awesome. I've never built one or come close to it but what you did, I would imagine it's like heart surgery. Great job to all!!!!!!!

I found a 4x4 or 4x6 piece of lumber with a hole in it better than drilling my counter top. It gives the piece support and I can have multiple sized holes in the same piece for better support.

That transmission assembly table mod sure will come in handy. It is so sweet to see Grandma Lolly is making sure her boys "Dew" take enough breaks during the workday! Summer school is in session and Paul is teaching th ABCs of break repair. "You'll know how to -do it when you get er' done!"

Thanks for taking time to guide your children, the dividends will be greatly appreciated for many years to come.

Great job guys, good to see the pretty face in the shop. Have a good one.

i absolutely love watching these two brothers work together. wish mine was still around to work with..

You working with the kids and they look at you for guidance and help but first you let them try.. I have a little guy who is 7 I can't wait until he's a little bigger.. We have so much fun and work to do.. And I have another baby on the way.. Being a dad is the world.. And you inspire many families to work together be happy and go out and enjoy the hard work just for more smiles and work coming. Thanks.. Really thank you for the smile I needed this morning.

One of the best parts of the "Fab Rats" family channel is letting their boys just dig into problems/projects and figure them out. Luckily, I was one of the last graduating years to have autos/woods/metals classes in 2012 highschool. This is disappearing in highschools all over the country.

Awesome video as always. I liked the simple but informative info on how the trans clutches work. I learn much better by visual then reading about it. Happy Friday!!!

Great lighting, they did well.

I was so happy to see Michelle in this episode I was getting worried but we love her so much

I don't have a family so I live vicariously through y'all. Thank you for sharing. Y'all are the best.

You guys never cease to amaze me. Great rebuild! Love watching the pieces parts get assembled. :-)

Oven cleaner always works better. Also Grease lightning works real good with aluminum.

This has been; "The Best Memories" with Paul. May the memories always be Good Ones. R.I.P Grampa Sherm, R.I.P.

The lighting in the shop is 1000 times better. I bet Paul and the guys like it too.

Awesome work FabRats!!!!

Good morning guys from Siesta Key Florida For as many transmissions you do we will have to find one of those trans ,parts washer cabinet.

Can not wait to see the tow off, but think you and Matt will have to invite Rory and the guys from Hauk machines and their 6x6 tow rig. Love the builds, keep it up.

Really enjoyed watching the 2 brothers working at their perspective stations, side by side - GETTING THE WORK DONE, all in the same frame!!! Great job Randall!!! This video, in particular, had me truly ADMIRING FAB RATS OPERATING LIKE A WELL OILED MACHINE!!! From the shop work, to the recoveries, or the special projects, the filming, and the editing, and ALMOST forgot story time w/ the crew and Michelle naming them parts 😂, OR just the crew, having a great, fun time, just family enjoying life.... I'm just SUPER APPRECIATIVE THAT YOU ALL DECIDED TO SHARE YOUR LIFE, YOUR JOURNEY!!!

Golden Nugget Please...

what about the nugget?

I like the way Ben was watching Paul put the transmission back together. I actually think he was learning.

The amount of engineering that goes into an automatic transmission is ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING! I'm stunned that someone sat there and figured it all out. UNBELIEVABLE!

I am enjoying your channel a lot. I am wondering where Ed's Golden Nugget is. He's not getting any younger. I hope he's going to be around to see the reveal and have enough days left to enjoy it. Keep up all the great joy that you all bring to people that needs to see someone enjoying their life through hard work. Stay blessed.

Watching someone take a tranny apart gives me a lot of anxiety. I can’t help but think there is no way that will ever go back together and work 😂

Working on auto boxes is magic as far as I'm concerned, watching you guys, Robbie and Matt is the highlight of my week. Thanks for the great content guys. 😎😎😎😎

I think it’s so neat to see how your children are using some of the same phrases that you use. I truly appreciate and enjoy your content. Keep up the great job, and may God bless all your endeavors.

A smart guy might add a drawer under that hole to catch what gets removed. Then slide the drawer out and grab your part. Or it’ll catch all the small parts that are destined to fall through that hole and get lost!

Is it just me or did anyone else cringe when we saw all those metal shavings on the table top with the tranny parts??

Wow...the short clip showing Paul in the demo derbys.....what a killer's instinct you have Paul!!!

Ben was 100% a good addition to the team!!

Hoping for a fix of GN. 🇦🇺 27:56

What about the Golden Nugget? Waiting on parts?? I'm worried Ed may never see the Nugget or the Recon.

I hung around my uncle’s garage shop back in the early 90’s… enough to know some basic stuff. But not long enough to know more about engine and transmission stuff. Awesome to see your boys taking lots of interest in doing work on their own wheels.

"maybe the best part of this whole day was right there, Snowballs for breakfast" Paul's a man after my own heart lol. Knew there was some thing special about this channel lol. Now back to the video.

I love watching you guys work on the tow truck and all but wasn't the Golden Nugget the priority?

Why aren’t you working on the nugget

Great to see the progress on your Dad's old Tow Truck ,you got a good team there FABRATS 👍!!

I love you're getting Landon to do his own spannering , that's how I learnt. I'd watch my dad fix cars then I would have to do my own with pointers from my dad. I wasn't allowed a car unless I could fix it or afford to pay someone to fix it , so fix it myself it was.