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Hey Robby you should get rid of that toyota and look for a Nissian Patrol you would be one of the few in the united states to own one after all its a build you just need the body. It would be cool
I'm here to say thank you. Fred, the tow truck was my little brother Ryan's. He passed 6 years ago in February of 2017. He loved that truck. Thank you for giving Fred life again, and he's sat in my sister's back yard for that 6 years. Ryan loved towing, it was his lifeblood. It didn't matter what time you needed him, he was on the way. I can't tell you all the stories I heard as it would take so long, I'd have to make my own video. I know he would approve. Thank you again. Please, keep the name Fred. Guess the explanation for the naming is in order.. Ford truck RED color.. hence FRED.
Just in case anyone didn't know, Robby is right, dry powder extinguishers are single use items. The powder jams in the valve and all the pressure will leak out over about 30 minutes after it's fired the first time. When it's serviced they can refill it and clean the valve out.
I agree, when Hillbilly wanted to test it, I'm thinking that's not a good idea, here in Michigan I think there's a date limit, for a service interval even if it never was used.
@@dave_n8puyou are correct, the powder tends to solidify in the bottom over time and they have to be serviced, and hence the reason for the expiration date
Very true I would like to add that any extinguisher that has been discharged should be serviced so that it has its full charge to put out a fire. They are suposed to be inspected yearly as well. Just an FYI for those who didn't know
I’m probably more excited about this build than any of the previous ones. That truck came off the assembly line with such such a solid foundation that aside from maybe lockers in the front and rear that any upgrades you do is more personalization than necessity. They were pretty basic but the whole selling point was that they’re purely work horses, and that they were/are.
I know you're talking about using an electric winch on the boom for more speed.👍 Would it be possible to keep the PTO winch in place and mount the new electric above it? Then you could run the PTOs cable straight out the rear for use when you have move something that would require the use of pulleys to double or triple line the electric to get enough pull. Like it's been said, it's slow, but it will pull a house over!
Thank you everyone! I'm really so happy for all of this support in carrying on Ryan's dreams, and helping Fred to live on as well. I'm amazed at the healing this project is bringing to my heart. ❤
@@joeBeranek-lh8qz absolutely correct, personally I carry two of the harbor freight compressors, since they sometimes go into thermal shutdown before I have all four aired up.
hillbilly and robby and Demeri have great working relationships,and great looking tow truck and thanks for avalon for sponsorship for the rebuild,nice having Adlai tell the daylie jokes keeping the mood light can't wait to see a recovery soon great videos and thanks for sharing keeping making great videos and the different projects being worked on keep sharing ideas 💡 thanks...
Lockers, some lift, tires and wheeel, new emergency lights 🚨 and a kick butt Robby Layton paint job. I’d leave the pto winch and add auxiliary electrical winches on the front sides and else where on the back. I’d also consider leaving the dolly wheels in the event you need to tow something with flats and don’t have the roll back on hand. If you do a drivetrain swap I’d do a 12 valve if you go diesel or a 7.3 Godzilla if you go gas.
Nice fabrication Robby, looks good buddy! Retired Welder with 37 years experience, I like watching your fabricate jobs! Never seize is meant for bolts Hillbilly! lol 😂 Put some bearing grease on it brother it should stick to it longer! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
23:20 A dry type fire extinguisher like that one can last for years and years, but once you fire it off, the dry compound prevents the valve from sealing and it will soon go flat and no longer work. Most fire extinguishers can be refilled and recertified.
The Boss asked about the dolly wheel , I have just watched Casey LaDelle latest video using them because the truck was stuck in 4 wheel and if towed would have wrecked the transmission. Good to watch
Robbie I would leave the hydraulic winch because they are strong and won't overheat like a electric .that said I would add two electric winches that could be used on the boom or as side pullers .
They make an attachment that bolts to the through the center hole of the wheel lift for a trailer hitch attachment. You should be able to easily manufacture it. The welded on hitch will interfere with the pivot. It will cause oil pan clearance issues when tilting on some cars. A removable option would be less intrusive. The chains can hook into the L Arm slots, you dont have to use the hooks on the wheel lift receivers. The hooks are for using chains as tie downs on the newer receivers
If it were mine I’d start with putting some lockers in it, giving it some lift, wheels, and bigger tires. I’d leave the hydraulic winch then add a bunch of electric winches everywhere else. I’d put all Warn winches since you’re OnX Elite and get a discount. Warn also makes a front winch bumper for a 2017 that’s looks awesome on OBS Trucks. Then I’d paint it and give it all new lighting. If you do an engine swap at some point I think I’d get with Industrial Injection and do a 12 valve unless you want to stick with gas in which case I’d do a 7.3 Godzilla. So excited about this one!
Paint it 2:17 and make yourself proud to ride in , you do own a paint and body shop , I have been in paint and body for over 45 years as and my vehicles always shinned. 😎
For the wrecker name - you should call it "Excalibur". Since "Avalon" was a magical island in the Arturian legend (i.e. King Arthur and the sword in the stone) and Excalibur was the name of King Arthur's sword. Avalon was where the sword was made, and where King Arthur recovered after being wounded in battle.
Every time I either put a new tank on a vehicle I prime it with rust preventative paint then undercoat it. Protects it from future rust especially since I live in the rust belt. I also paint oil pans for the same reason
Hey Robbie why don't you do a 4 hour video explaining the bullshit that you are dealing with with supply chains that are malfunctioning. It seems that there's a steady stream of people who don't understand the crap that you have to deal with to put out 3 videos a week. It's evident that you are scrambling to come up with content.
Tires are Cheap put the dolly back on. Reposition the wheel portion. Just a thought, you will want them I had to dolly a trailer once not fun but I'm glad I had them.
Robbie and Hill Billy, please consider, any wire rope requires lubrication as all the individual wires flex against each other, this would prolong the live of your wire rope. AND I really appreciate all your videos, great content. Cheers from Australia.
Robby: Any suggestions put it in the comments below - Blow it apart and do the full Monty, 1a/ all new winch motors. 1b/ go through the engine and transmission 2/ all new tires 3/ full paint job, back front. Robby Layton colors 4/ interior cab . 5/ all new exterior LED lights. 6/ OnX screen built into the dash Detail it as good as you did Matt's "Blue Steel"
I'm with you there, Especially if sponsored by Avalon. You cant apply Ceramic to rust, so it needs at least a customer quality paint job. Maybe take the colours from that mural ?
@@rayneethling7809 The year doesn't do justice for a "Patina" rig so yeah, I agree, it needs a flawless paint job in order to promote the product. Since Robby is keen on the number 24, I'm assuming the number refers to Jeff Gordon. I agree, flashy colors is what this rig needs, it would be perfect for this build, put the number 24 on the doors , call the truck "Gordo" a play on Gordon and Ford.
@@georgejulien3286 So in other words you'd rather see the sponsor Avalon King get ripped off since they are the company who is paying for the entire build. Just because the truck will obviously see mud, dents and scratches is a no reason for taking a defeatist attitude don't you think?? The guy owns a body shop with a full staff for crying out loud!! Painting and body work is what he does, he can wrap or paint that truck 5 days a week if he so chooses! And he can do it all and it won't be at your expense. Don't be such a killjoy So in other words... you never want this truck to look like it can actually do work... You'd rather see Robby drive around in something that looked like junk to avoid scratches and that would make you happy
that receiver tube is going to go into oil pans when lifted up because of the angle. it depends on the vehicle. there is a plate that clamps to the wheel lift. also check that the nylon spacers are in the wheelift that extends out. they wear out or are missing. this keeps the wheel lift from rattling. edit: what is holding the wheel lift from turning when a trailer is hooked on the wrecker
Once again another great video!!! Thanks for the great content ☺️ I believe maybe follow the families wish and call it Fred the tow truck 😁 Thanks again!!!
Big Red 'King Fred'.Paint "Fred" in gold where Frod goes on the front fenders,and have a Crown painted over the blue oval grill badge.(Why advertise a company that doesn't sponsor?TV shows remove badging.)
Whatever you have in store for Fred will be a great addition to your rescue missions! And whatever you decide to make it I'm sure it will be epic, with great content for your subscribers! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...
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Always keep dollies on a truck . You will use them in town . NOT on the trails of course . And if you get on the PD rotation lists , they are required equipment .(if that's how it's done nowadays ! ) Love your channel .
@@RobbyLaytonit would be wise to have dollies even for off road work ,any 4x4 and AWD vehicles may need the assistance of having the drive line not turning . Just make the Dollies sit on a rack behind the cab instead of on the bed. Hope that you keep the hydraulics,but add electric winches ,light bars to the front and rear , Casey LaDelle has a similar wrecker so his input would be valuable . You could add an electric idle up instead of a cable operated system .
Keep the hydraulic winch because it is 10 times stronger than any electric winch. You just have to ideal up the truck to increase the GPM on the hydraulic pump to increase the winch speed. Hydraulic winches have 100 percent duty cycle and electric winches have 10 percent duty cycle.
Can't do oversized tires/wheels & lift if they plan to use the wheel lift... it's limited on how much travel it has & it needs to be able to reach flat to the ground. The other RU-vid wreckers like Matt's, Rory's & Eric's... they're using slings, wheel lifts are different
@@hopecooper1253 I think Robby's is the coolest snow cat on youtube. It reminds me of "The A Team" van. It's a big party bus and has been super reliable.
Love y’all but bless your hearts. Please get Rory to show you how to use the wheel lift, because those are safety chains and are not supposed to be used for that. The hooks are for attaching the vehicle being towed to the wheel lift. You want it to pivot at that point.
I want to see the tow truck with a dazzling new paint job! blue is my favorite color. to be specific 1998 Dodge electric blue. I do not know the paint code, but it is fabulous!
I'm liking hillbillies solo to camera work. He has an intelligence whilst outwardly humble. Roddy knows to leave the mechanic stuff to hillbilly so it just gets done.
For though5s on the possible use of the wheel dolly system for your wrecker, it might pay to talk with Cassey, as he has a great deal of experience using them for recoveries?
Great video. But Hillbilly probably should not have tried the fire extinguisher, I was told that once you fire it off like that that dust gets on the valve seat and over time all the gas pressure will bleed off.
24:17 anytime you pull the trigger on a powder fire extinguisher it needs to be serviced/ recharged due to the fact that all the pressure will blead out of the cylinder because the powder clogs the pressure seal..
