Revamping The Rat Rod Tow Truck Plus A Never-Before-Seen Recovery

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Today we're working on the Rat Rod Tow Truck! Buttoning up all the pieces to get it ready for some ultimate pulls, but we get interrupted by a familiar face that needed a rescue!
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@robertdavis6708 Год назад

Man would Grandpa Sherm be proud of his sons for building the ultimate off road wrecker. What a combined family project, lead by Grandma Lollie. Great effort by all.

@deandennis2838 Год назад

Grandma Lolly is the best! Her constant positive attitude is awesome!

@RUDOLF1929 Год назад

Реально балдёж 👍

@deanschannel6334 Год назад

Seems odd to leave the 2x4 in after had leveled.

@Tim78-s2p Год назад

Grandma swears like a sailor I love it lol

@RandomName100 Год назад

@@deanschannel6334 Not really. Just pull it out once the concrete is hard and fill.

@DRFelGood Год назад

“Fab Rats” is still slaying the fun !!! Thank you Paul, Ben, Hunter and Grams 💛

@ItsNachoChannel Год назад

I was really sad when Randall left. I didn’t know how you were going to fill that void. But I’ll tell you. Hunter has really grown into it and I think he’s exceptional. Love to see him grow.

@TumbleweedCustoms Год назад

Just want to say thank you for the great videos you put out. You don't realize what your videos do for people. I used to build all kinds of radicals toys. But I got cancer and I had to stop building toys and now I'm at the point that there is nothing anyone can do for me but try to make me comfortable and if it wasn't for your videos and other awesome people just like you that put this videos out. My last few months would have been alot worse for me. I don't have much time left but what I do will be spent with family and friends and your videos thanks for helping me be able to be strong when I really wasn't. God bless you and all the fab rats family.

@kfd629 Год назад

Spray foam guy and loyal sub here. Try misting with water from a spray bottle. That may kick off better curing. To clean out the shmoo, use gloves and acetone. It will dissolve the uncured chemicals. Do NOT use mountain dew on the foam. It will cause a caustic reaction and send it into the danger zone!!😂😂😂

@imtonedeaf1 Год назад

Do tell why you know about mountain dew lol

@brettmoritz3698 Год назад

The best part of this channel is nothing ever really gets done.. like all of us, finish one project, another is already scheduled

@davebenson1504 Год назад

I know you are joking Ben... but you and Paul are soooo fortunate to have a GREAT Mom who raised 'interesting' boys 🥰 from mice living in the cab and now a rat's nest of wires 😂

@reallnow Год назад

As a Concrete Pump Operator and Mechanic thanks for showing my trade!! Love watching you videos!!

@Cletus.223 Год назад

Wow Paul! That shop pad is huge! It's gotta be bigger than the existing shop..Can't wait to see how it turns out! I was shocked that Dar's truck came out as easy as it did..My dad drove a dump truck those things are heavy!(And Ironically..His name is Darwin also..lol)

@leroyackerson8540 Год назад

That gooey spray foam could expel hazardous fumes into the cab, if the correct mix percentages were not reached during installation. The only fix I'm aware of is to remove it all, and start over. There's plenty of documentation of people getting very sick from being exposed to those fumes,, especially if it gets warmed up. The canisters need to be within a certain temperature range during installation, to insure a correct mix. Love your content and delivery. Much respect.

@jamesbigham9036 Год назад

Good morning seeing a new FabRats video is always a good start to my day. Seeing the FJ do a interesting recovery was an added bonus. The FJ is a true work horse made the recovery look easy. I give you guys credit because I wouldn't be able to be a RU-vid creator and how I know is my language isn't family friendly at all. I am more like Grandma when it comes to swearing.

@andydupont4786 Год назад

You're my favorite RU-vidrs. I'm happy for the shop addition. I've always wanted a shop of my own. One day 😊

@brentswallers7905 Год назад

Proud of you Paul and family. Reach for your dreams. Build all you can and expand so when you tube is no more. You still shine. You guys are awesome and I enjoy spending time with you

@rothe31 Год назад

Put sound deadening on the inside of your speaker boxes. It will stop any standing back wave and reasonant frequencies. They will sound even better.

@andrewruble7706 Год назад

Love how you all make everything you work on fun and entertaining. Hunter surly is learning a few things each day. Can't wait to see the new shop. Getting closer everyday. Thanks for sharing.

@paulcooper2897 Год назад

Foam: ... a few possible causes ... Seam Sealer( or any High VOC Caulking) will stop foam from curing. Not shaking the can enough before use will make it not cure. Old cans (over a year old) tend not to cure properly. Mixing brands can cause reactions and it may not cure. Another Great episode! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@zman7953 Год назад

That recovery was epic. Love all you're content. Cheers to the Fab Rats family.

@davidsanders4703 Год назад

FabRats to 1,000,000 I love you guys and I'm always learning allot from the channel

@Grunttamer Год назад

Hey Paul those foams generally react with humidity in the air. I bet combination of dry air and being fully contained kept it from fully curing.

@coachgeo Год назад

yep.... some guys inject a mist a water as they push the foam into sealed places. Saw it somewhere here on RU-vid few years back. Video was about how to spray foam into vans in camper builds if I recall right.

@jayroberts636 Год назад

It’s in an air tight door so it couldn’t off gas and harden

@coachgeo Год назад

@@jayroberts636 Seems it it is not gas off issue... is is air moisture in air that is the issue. The spray can style foam mixes requires typical moisture found in surrounding air to mix with the formula. It needed to complete the hardening stage. Lot of discussion/videos on this in the van life building forums and videos.

@benjurqunov Год назад

Lesson learned... The foam deep inside may harden eventually it may take years ! Next time apply those spraycan foams in small doses.

@Eric-gi9kg Год назад

Hey Paul.. Crazy idea.. cut a hole in the back of the cab (subwoofer size).. place woofer partial into the hole.. providing there's room on the backside.

@scottcochran384 Год назад

Ya know it's gonna be a good Day when a New Fab Rats Video is Dropped.. Great one as usual.

@waterislife.9204 Год назад

Great boy's. Hunter you're right on Panda Express. You got to have it. Ben is hilarious about his mom's swearing is rubbing off of her. 😂😂. Concrete pour looks very good. Truck is coming together Paul. 🙏🙏🙏😉😉

@jameskendrick573 Год назад

That is so awesome Paul for you and your family adding on making the business bigger very happy for yall

@wesleypulkka7447 Год назад

FRs, Great project + new shop progress but that dump truck pull with the Toyota was a David and Goliath miracle!

@homegrownson Год назад

For added relief wrap headers and exhaust in heat shield tape, it might save a starter or two in process

@gleningvalson3742 Год назад

Holy crap!!! That concrete pumper. That is what I work on!!! That probably came from the shop I work in!! They are very expensive units. They are produced just North of me at Schwing Concrete pumping. More than likely I set the parameters and other programming. It was nice to see at your house. I hope it worked out okay!!

@COM70 Год назад

25:37 The foam sets and expands better with a light spritz of water.

@HugDeeznueces Год назад

For real!??

@Vagabondpilot Год назад

They are in the desert with VERY dry air... this makes sense. Thanks for the education.

@Peterraev Год назад

PU polyurethane foam uses the moisture in the air to harden, so if it can't get moisture, it won't harden

@ednastone8941 Год назад

@FabRats came here to say this. I am a little behind and just now catching up on your videos. Use a little spritz of water between layers and it'll help it cure, exactly like @COM70 said. Read the back of the can.

@michaelbarlow6062 Год назад

Hunter ends up being the best mechanic on RU-vid from filming the 2 best mechanics Paul and Ben 👍👍

@flemmingkjellerup9780 Год назад

I really hope Ben,Hunter and Shaun will stay working with Fabrats, they are alle a big plus for the channel 👍😀

@jenaebeck2873 Год назад

We're having a blast watching you. On the water bottles, you could bet a great big Berkey fill er up and less plastic.

@ryanharding4199 Год назад

Always love the know how and the laughter as part of the content every time. Love our Fab Rats

@markcatanzaro9699 Год назад

Isn't it crazy that they know how to fix EVERYTHING?! If/when the shit hits the fan- i think I'm headed to Utah to hang with them!

@jaredkinneyjr Год назад

30:49 Who's that pretty young lady???

@mclarenscca Год назад

I absolutely love Papa Dar! I've been missing him on the show! Good to ses he is doing well!

@rayvonnesr1672 Год назад

Like the longer shows!! Not many RU-vidrs can pull it off. You guys do good!! 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎

@Minionmoto529 Год назад

I know envy is wrong but i am jealous of y'all because y'all are living the life i am working towards having. Y'all are so awesome. I've been subscribed and watching y'all for about 2 years maybe give or take some time it's been awhile i apologize if my timing is off.

@effynme Год назад

The spray foam cures with moisture. Spray it with water to harden faster. Just means you did a good job sealing the door up.

@jasonh4167 Год назад

I concur!😊

@makingtechsense126 Год назад

I also concur

@wooba Год назад

I concur the most.

@pdxbk Год назад

It was the speaker gods tryin to help ya keep it spacey in there. As a general rule, you need space to make bass. See Thiele / Small for more info.

@nathanrotar5012 Год назад

See these other guys ⬆️? They don't concur as much as I do!

@turbojunki Год назад

6 1/2” powered Bazooka tube. Plenty of low end for the inside of the square body. Quick and easy. Or build a sealed box.

@jacobbarth2169 Год назад

I work at a company that makes hydraulic cylinders… I winced when you got that hammer out 😂 you might have gotten lucky, but there’s a good chance you tore an outer seal and pieces of it are now running through your pump… we use an assembly tool, basically a really thin ring compressor and can be made on a lathe. Hope this helps if the cylinder bleeding down under load gets annoying

@Romezview Год назад

I replaced my vans ac compressor yesterday. It was a lot of work but after watching some of your videos it gave me the confidence to do it. need to get it all filled with refrigerate to see if it works now... we will see. thanks for all the great videos.

@shaneharrison4775 Год назад

Always good when your projects work out well and grandpa Sherm I'm sure he's extremely proud of you boys .😊

@bsrcat1 Год назад

Foam cures with moisture. That can be from the air... Or in your case with a sealed environment that used up all of its moisture. Anytime you spray foam in a sealed environment get yourself a squirt bottle and add some moisturizer while you were spraying. You can try adding water but at this point I think you are left with a learning experience 🤣 next time remember squirt bottle while you are spraying.

@rickydonahue1586 Год назад

You did such an awesome job welding that door up the foam couldn't get any air.

@jdougn2255 Год назад

Yep! Foam needs moisture (also found in the air) to set up.

@sumo_steve45 Год назад

Paul you guys have the best attitudes ever. Love seeing everyone working together and creating "stuff".

@blaisemacfarlane3735 Год назад

Marine bazooka tube is the best way to go for trucks. I had a non marine one in my first truck. they have awesome range and the amp is also enclosed in the tube so it’s all in one package

@blaisemacfarlane3735 Год назад

@@stevencatone a bazooka tube is a sub inside of a tube with an amp on the other side. Like a giant toilet paper roll with a sub on one end and a little amp at the other. They make them in 6”, 8”and 10”. They make a marine version for boats too

@theodorenickel7462 Год назад

You guys always do such a good job of innovating. The Sub is easy, just calculate the inside dimension of the Sub Box and make another one that is longer and flatter so it maintains the same volume and fits closer to the back of the cab and lower so you don't bump your arm on it. It could actually run behind the passenger seat. Half or 3/4 inch plywood would be tougher than MDF that most of them are made of. You are going to be knocking around quite a bit so it needs to be strong. Be well and have fun with it. BTW, I wear my FabRats T-shirt proudly.

@mrolsen6987 Год назад

It's so fun to see how you grow, building these cool rigs and all the laughter. I'am so happy for y'all ! Cheers from Northern Sweden 🍻

@SwedesGarage Год назад

Vars i norra Sverige bor du???

@mrolsen6987 Год назад

@@SwedesGarage I södra delen, Jämtland 😁

@SwedesGarage Год назад

@@mrolsen6987 Själv är jag i Rosvik, mitt emellan Luleå och Piteå.

@mrolsen6987 Год назад

@@SwedesGarage Ja det är ju en hel bit längre norrut 😁👍

@RandomName100 Год назад

@@mrolsen6987 En annan, är liiite mera söderut. Skurup.

@mattpiilo 9 месяцев назад

french the sub into the back of the cab Paul, you can build the box on the outside!

@michaelbondick575 Год назад

You always hope it goes in as easily as it came out.🤪. “Quotes to live by.” 🤔 “Clang and Bang” Sounds like some sort of party. Another great one from the men at Fab Rats. 😇

@ronaldpierce8325 11 месяцев назад

Gramma Lolly is awesome.......need more of her

@danrussell3439 Год назад

Great video…wonder what Chad’s thoughts were when he saw the mess on the cab floor.

@HarryS8311 Год назад

Haha, same here, lol 😂😂

@geraldingram9351 Год назад

Love all you guys and nana ,mum kids andPaul.

@garan2287 Год назад

Looking at the size of the pad, I now have shop envy!

@northofhwy8180 Год назад

New concrete pad looks good

@zakburnett6690 Год назад

Expansion foam works with moisture spray a little water in when you fill stuff like that so it all sets up well more of it anyway

@jasondoss2651 Год назад

Exactly what I was thinking

@davidgates1122 Год назад

You also can't just put a huge glob in one place. It cures from the outside in, and once you get a little over an inch of the outer portion cured, it acts as a moisture barrier, preventing the inner portion from curing. You have to apply it in layers, letting it cure between applications. When you hear the nightmare stories about people having problems with spray foam that was installed in their house, it is usually caused by poorly trained (or untrained) contractors taking shortcuts trying to apply the foam in a single layer that is 4 inches or more in thickness.

@paulburris5220 Год назад

Hey Paul I'm impressed the Yoda pulled that semi out Wow!

@detroitdiy Год назад

Grandma Lolly is the best. Her influence on me has been life changing. I said my first 30 swear words just now. I know what Ben means when he says he never used to swear. Great video guy's. I still think we should have a words of wisdom segmented featuring Grandma Lolly.

@rightwingmanscott Год назад

Concrete guys work hard for sure. Poured a lot of smaller pads for garages and such and in the old days it was really hard work. So much better watching the pros do it. And now waiting for the steel to show up after waiting for the site inspector to make it. Anticipation!!

@nsaanity Год назад

I loved at 24:13 when Paul was humming," Give said the little stream." Those Primary songs stick with you. 😂 Thanks for putting in this gem Michelle.

@ifabforfun Год назад

I agree, Hot Rod may be my favorite movie ever

@donaldmarty8445 Год назад

Wow!!! That's going to be an awesome addition to the shop. Can't wait to see it finished.

@princ3ssros340 Год назад

Barbecue pit & picnic tables would look nice under them trees 🌳

@wildkev1010 Год назад

LOVE watching the shop progress. Please bring us along for the entire process. Keep up the good work!

@MarkoMygun Год назад

Thanks you guy's for the nice long videos, Matt's has been putting out like 15 minute ones sorry that just ain't enough. They used to put out pretty long ones. We like the long ones keep um comin Rats thanks.

@ramjam720 Год назад

I am a little surprised that there is not a nylon wear pad on the tip of the lower boom for the upper boom to ride on. If you have to extend the boom under load, it will prevent metal on metal wear.

@reinhardtwildschut1093 Год назад

Great demonstration of thinking about serviceabilty issues. Thoughts that go into a custom fabricated job of any sort. Founding father things. Best to be thoughtful, able to address issues on the trail if needed. Everbodyis on a trail of some sort. Just need a longer pull and people to expirience it with.

@MrGixxer1300r Год назад

Awesome content Paul. Ben, and Hunter!! You guys work so fluid together, and you have built one heck of a off road wrecker, not over sized, but big enough to get the job done. Thanks for a nice long show I hope to see more.

@adamortega69 Год назад

Moms a OG gangster. Like way back with four flats on a Cadillac

@MykeHunts Год назад

Hey Ben, keep in mind when running wires for audio its best to have the speaker wires and Rca wires separated from any power supply or 12v signal. It can create some interference and a whining through the speakers. Typically its best to run audio on one side of the vehicle and power on the other

@tomjohns8498 Год назад

Chad will be crying 😢into his coffee looking at your wiring 😊

@mdtv427 Год назад

Nice video! I like the longer videos even an hour would be sweet. Keep the family atmosphere Paul!!!

@pat8988 Год назад

Paul, you guys need to get a few of those magnetic parts trays from your favorite tool store. They’re pretty handy to hold your nuts and bolts and stuff when you disassemble something.

@harrytaylor6854 Год назад

Yes sir always nice to leaks fixed get some tunes in and less heat in the cab.Looks professional to me along with a heavy rescue and the new floor poured yes great video well done guy's Paul,Ben and Hunter thank you for sharing

@Jeremyblackwood-h7p Год назад

Get u some of that. Love my fab rat pulls.🎉

@rayc.1396 Год назад

Great video. you new shop pad is too small, needs to be twice that size so you can have all 12 of your jobs inside all the time.

@DarkHawk666 Год назад

You got a fantastic team around you Paul, never change!! 🎉

@junkopotomus Год назад

I had the same issue with heat in my FJ55. One additional thing I did was get some of that embossed aluminum and made heat shields for the exhaust. Huge improvement for me.

@vernonfindlay1314 Год назад

Great job on the dump truck, hiya from Nova Scotia. 👍

@edwardjohnson1269 Год назад

Man how big is that new shop it looks enormous I’m jealous great work keep on doing what you do

@thomasgraham5842 Год назад

you gotit right paul . the foam needs a little air o set up , you should have vented the door to let it set then patch the door .hahahhaa sorry was just thinking the conrete. i am like you as in i know enough to farm that job out , thats hard bloody work that is , hats off to them guys doing it .

@marvincarter870 Год назад

The Fab Rats team tackled some tough projects today rebuilding the boom on the tow truck, installing the insulation in the cab, getting the stereo and speakers installed, etc. Did you get the AC serviced? Grandma Lolly is such a beautiful addition to this family and we love her! ❤ And so nice to see that the concrete is poured for the new shop this going to help so much by giving them more room! Hunter is such an asset to the team and is quickly picking up on a lot of the work being done.

@ChrisW-_- Год назад

foam sets with moisture, use 2K-foam or layer it an spray water before applying

@nedharmon9135 Год назад

I rarely use the word “deserve” because it is so overly used and misused today. In your case, the Cox Family really consistently comes through providing a quality mix of ALL things good for us to share in. The Cox family “deserves”a hearty congratulations for all you do. The shop is just a bonus for you. Congratulations!

@alanmcdaniel7136 Год назад

Spray foam reacts to water, not air. Spray a mist of water inside prior to spraying foam . Fill it a little at a time.

@Riff.430 Год назад

Would like to see Machel in more videos. Great job guys.

@epictales1307 5 месяцев назад

@Fab Rats The foam can't cure without being exposed to open air. The curing process starts when the foam comes into contact with the air, but if you shove it into a area full of foam and it never sees air, it won't cure, just like you found out here. FAAFO type of deal lol

@myralynn15 Год назад

To share a stuck truck story. My dad is a trucker and at one point the company he worked for was hauling gravel to a local monastery for a construction project they were doing. My dad hauled several loads to them and one of his coworkers who went by the handle Big D was also hauling to them. My dad left to go grab another load as Big D was coming in to dump one up on the hill where the monastery is located. My dad got about half way to the quarry when he got a call from Big D because he was freaked out because he got stuck in the mud and the Russian Orthodox monks were gathered around chanting, trying to pray the truck out the mud. My dad who is also a Baptist preacher turned around and went and pulled him out and then told us about it while laughing as soon as he came home.

@Mrcrawford100 Год назад

I could literally install those fair leeds with my eyes closed at this point. 😂 half a turn clock wise to line up the grooves and spin them back into the natural position 👍

@No.Good.Guy. Год назад

The cap and bet thing was hilarious. Either I'm in a really good mood or you guys killed this episode lol

@ramvan2284 Год назад

ohhh, your momma is so sweet, dont blame her for your 4letter wrds... Ha, love it guys.

@edwardsimmons3721 Год назад

Always love watching the family adventures.

@Quacks0 Год назад

25:10 I often have the exact same problem when I try to apply expanding-foam insulation to seal around the edges of windows, and I have to tape off the side/bottom perimeter-channels (the top portion correctly sits in its channel with gravity) so that the foam will stay in place till it puffs and solidifies. Since the tape tends to seal out the air, though, the foam doesn't always expand, dry, and/or set up properly, and instead forms a gooey lumpy gaps-and-hollows-filled mess like you have inside your door there. :P

@echobeefpv8530 Год назад

Still one of my favorite channels, it's the family / friends aspect of it, a down home vibe. The shop should be epic !!

@rarelyright Год назад

Hunter.. JB weld whatever chasm is allowing that much water into your head liner

@ggalland1 Год назад

Everything is looking awesome. That new shop looks like it could be a 3 or 4 bayer! Have all kinds of projects going on :)

@joshuaatkins5197 Год назад

Sweet, now I have a new use for my chain wrench 👍

@kimetherington2252 Год назад

Good things are happening in the shop and moving along nicely! Good to see Papa Dar. It's been a while since we've seen him! Til next time take care and we'll see you on the next...

@dbrown8388 Год назад

Wow that a big addition, cool beans.

@gods_soldier971 Год назад

Whomever welded that door up, did an excellent job sealing it air tight, that's why the foam didn't cure. Water tight hey. I'm really digging the channel lately team! Awesome family dynamics and some really rad projects! God Bless

@joshuazientara4452 Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@TSimon-dh7fg Год назад

Hunter needs a refillable bottle with an Apple Itag tracker.

@knlazar08 Год назад

If that foam is urethane based it's probably curing so slow because the desert you live in has such low humidity. It will cure on the moisture in even the dry Utah air... eventually. We have the same problem here in Montana. Try misting some water on it from a spray bottle to speed it up.