The RAT ROD Tow Truck gets some much needed ATTENTION! 

The best thing about these videos is 3 generations of men working together. That’s the most beautiful, age-old tradition, the importance of which can not be overstated. I was fortunate to be able to wrench and build with my father and the confidence and self reliance that builds in a young man, not to mention the transfer of knowledge and wisdom, builds the sort of men sorely needed in this world. God Bless you all, and thanks for sharing with us, it’s a wonderful thing.

Keep up the great work Michelle. I was quizzed over 40 years what a part was and did. I miss him asking now that he is gone. You and Paul make me think of great memories. Thank you.

I really enjoyed that episode nothing like hanging out with your dad for the day and helping him by making his life a little easier...

I haven't cried in a while. Thanks for being vulnerable and reminding me that's its ok to feel. My condolences, may your dad rest in peace. ♥

Don’t care what Paul calls things, I know what he’s talking about. It’s what he’s doing, how he does it and the results he gets that make this channel. Bring on the Toyota

"We just have to get the motivation to start" Had a boss one time always tell us "Don't let the start stop you" - Always thought this was great advice since we would sometimes spend hours trying to figure out the best place to start and ultimately get nothing done. Found that just starting someplace would usually reveal the best place

So great to see Paul and his Dad working together...... 🙂

That's a really cool tow truck. I really like to watch these building videos, they are really good. At least a hundred times better than TV’s artificial car-building programs with staged scenes and silly schedules. Not to mention good humor and funny coincidences, which are true things. I’m glad Paul´s hand it´s better too.

It must be a "Generational" thing, I'm about the age of Grampa Sherm and I just have to save old parts because I know they will be needed some day! LOL!

That truck deserves its own scale replica. Take my money.

Matts slogan “We will get em out” Fab Rats slogan “We will make it work”

Ratrod wrecker repairs I'm glad to see that you are springing into action. Michelle keep laughing when you're eating his candy.

That is a sweet yard truck, definitely looks like a Mad Max rig straight out of the desert

I love that truck! A little tip an old timer taught me with u-joints: When you get done putting them together and they’re a little tight, just wrap each one of the flanges or ears on the yoke that surround the u-joint cap with a hammer and they’ll move like butter after. Agreed - Spicer are the best🙂.

So sorry for your loss. Glad to see you will continue the family tradition and the spirit will live on.

Great video! It was a pleasure meeting you and your son. You know, a person can work a job. Be loyal, hard working, learn the ropes, make your bones. Then 20 years later you get a gold watch. That FJ45 is your gold watch! Make it yours.

Editing on this video was just TOP NOTCH. Seriously, the quick cuts and everything were spot on. 👍 Way to go team!

In the UK the drive line can still be called the prop shaft, by old schoolers like me, although I did escape and move to the US. Oh and snap rings can be called circlips.

I had a little cat that moved in my shop years ago, 19 years later he passed away. After he hung out for some time and come winter we put a cat box in the corner by the overhead. We took him in got all his shots and had him fixed. I also put in a catflap/catdoor with a 2X2X2 mud-room inside and out of the wall. I added a tight fit obstacle course outside to help prevent dogs and larger wildlife from getting in the shop when we weren't around and it worked. Mice were a thing of the past, mice droppings were a thing of the past, mice urine on everything including receipts was a thing of the past. That little un-wanted cat ran a tight ship keeping ne'er-do-wells out of his domain.....no mice, no squirrels, no chipmunks, no gnawed electrical no gnawed nothing. Make it so she can get in and out, keep her water fresh, keep her food fresh, and keep that food & water 3 or 4 feet off the floor. I think that little black cat will earn her keep. ps: Ours was named GMC short for Grease Monkey Cat, go ahead and use that name. Add her to your video's, and she'll become part of your channel.......People like dogs and cats.

Just have a strong feeling Grampa Sherm is proud of Paul!

I always enjoy seeing the older trucks getting some love.

Great job Paul !.....looks like the old man loves the sound of that wrecker also !!.... your knowledge is outstanding !!...Camera work and editing is amazing ( kudos to Michelle)....rock on guy's 🤘

It would probably be a good idea to fit a dual battery isolator, so you always have a good starting battery on the trail.

I’m kind of surprised to see you guys throwing anything away!! You have told us all the stuff you have found at the dump…. You remind me of a guy I used to know he would go to the dump once a week but would always bring more treasures home he found than he took

Good to see you working with your dad. Soak up all that you can! I miss that. Also here in NC drive lines/drive shaft are a pretty much interchangeable term so not just a Utah thing.

we are in lockdown no 6 in victoria Australia so your videos are just whats needed ,keep up the good work cheers

Paul and Michelle, I rewatched this one today, on my dad’s and step-mom’s 46th wedding anniversary, just because Grandpa Sherm was in this one. As others have noted, great to see you and your dad together in the shop Paul, and your son too. I spent little time with my dad as I grew up in a broken home. Spent a little more time with my Grandpa Brown, as he and Gram lived just down the street. Great channel, great learning/teaching, and a blessing to know you (virtually).

I'm so sorry for your loss buddy! As soon as I stop fricking crying I'll call my Dad and tell him how much I love him, right now when I can...

I know that thought process "just gotta get started" to well lol I wanna see the truck off road again for a comparison , see how it flexes and handles now ... Good job Paul and I enjoyed the "guess that part" with your wife ...

I wished I would of known about those Spring hangers when I had My 87 GMC Squarebody. Would of definitely had them put on mine. The old wrecker is looking Good. Great Job Guys. Its nice to see a Father and Son working together and Not arguing the whole time...AWESOME.. Thank You for sharing..

Really wish I had that kind of relationship with my father. Wishing you the best.

I just learned about Grandpa Sherman. Sorry to hear. I think its awesome you have these videos with him working on this truck, its something that you can recall and see. Memories are one thing, but having him on camera is pretty special.

To me the "drive line" is the entire drive system, engine, gearbox, drive shaft, and axle. But everyone use words differently, all the time, and about all sorts of stuff. If it's clear what your talking about, then the words have done there job. Much like the way Paul uses his tools. Keep up the great content.

Hey there Michelle, you done good with your name that part, just so your other half doesn't lead you astray, that clippy thing, is what we call a "Circlip" down here in Aussie land !! 🤗 You all keep safe and well !!

It's so Kool that you were able to Build your Father's Tow Truck with Him FabRats. I never got that Opportunity to do that with my Father.

Nice to see family working together. My wife and I were installing a trailer hitch and my little son was watching with bright eyes. I was telling him that I’d teach him how to work on his car one day, but then I realized, by the time he is driving, he might end up getting an electric vehicle. Batteries are getting cheaper and gas is getting more expensive.

here in Eugene Oregon, we have a shop that's called driveline service of Eugene, they fix and build driveshafts, and man they are expensive. Having Paul do his own work saves a bunch of money. My vote is driveline just seems right:)

That truck is suh-wheet! Definitely deserves some TLC. can't wait to see it on the next recovery mission 👍😁

Paul and Family sooo sad to hear of Poppa Sherm's passing he was always what I could tell from watching soo many great videos THe Guiding Light that started the Whole Fab Rat LIfestyle if you will... he was sooo sweet,caring under spoken and always there when anyone needed him...Dude i'm fighting a wall of tears right now...I absolutely Love you n Michelle and ..the whole Family.I Pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding and the Absolute unconditional LOve of our Heavenly Father to fall upon your whole family/community...I Love ya'll and enjoy yer content..God Bless you..

Another great video for a Sunday morning! And I have to add that they're much more enjoyable than watching any of the popular cable TV shows where the script is force-fed by the members with overly-exaggerated enthusiasm and most of the fabrication is consisted of simply bolting on a lot of high-priced aftermarket parts.

Good job, Michelle, on name that part! Did I hear Paul call that a grease "zert"? My dad used to call it that, too. I believe "zerk" is correct though, so make sure to give him a little grief! 🤣 Paul, I think there's still a leaky fuel tank to address! 😁 Great stuff as always!! Keep keeping it real and fun! 🥰❤

As many "u" joints as you wheeling guys have changed thru the years you probably know which ones are best .... thanks for another great video!

Back in the mid-sixties, I was a mechanic in the Army, in Germany. A part of my job was to inspect behind the truck drivers to make sure they had hit all the zerk fittings on their trucks. I had more than one driver that had tried to grease the wheel cylinder bleeder valves.

Love seeing Grandpa Sherm smiling and smooth driving that old Chevy. I am just like Grampa Sherm saving on those old pieces, as soon as you throw them out, you will need them and have to drive an hour to replace them!

that truck has saved matt and your hides more than a few times if I recall, she deserves it!

When I started working around cars they were driveshafts but when I started working at a heavy truck dealership they were drivelines. They are the same-things just different terminology. 👍

RIP Man it's sad watching this after seeing you do the air bags. But your dad looked to be proud of his son. God bless to you and your family. Hooe the best!

haven these videos has to be a blessing to Paul....i know he misses his dad,,,,Angels by your side Paul

I thought I was the only tightwad that washed ear plugs. Doesn’t make sense to me to throw something away and buy new that takes less than 30 seconds to clean up. Good job. Love the videos 👍🏻

Grandpa knows that the next time he needs a new suspension, driveshaft, and tires on the old tow truck he just needs to loan it out to you and Matt for an afternoon.

So much love in that shop, truck, and family. So sorry for y'alls loss

You should be proud of the relationship you guys had. I’m off to have coffee with my dad now. Take care.

I like the Johnny cash reference. One piece at a time. Got to love some Johnny cash

I’ve been waiting for this video I love grandpa’s tow truck

MAN....that exhaust note on the ole tow truck is just *chef's kiss*

That truck is how i found your channel glad to see it getting some love

I think Grandpa Sherm is my favorite family member on this channel.

Love your channel man looks like your a good family man and that truck you and your boy are building is gonna be awesome cant wait to see it in action

Drive line, drive shaft same thing, tow truck looks awesome, love you guys and God Bless You and Your Family

Enjoy your channel. Learning so much through your great teaching. Sorry to hear about your Dad. Thanks for eveything.

Drive line, Drive shaft, back in Southern Maryland, we'd say, same difference

I have missed "name that part with Michelle" and her infectious laugh. Paul you are a genius and I love this episode with grandpa Sherm.

It's nice to be working with your Dad, Paul. Brings back memories on this end. Luck to all your family members.

Love the program & thanks for sharing your gifts & talents with us. Like the tow truck.

Great to see you use the genuine “Spicer” U-Joint - I stopped shattering U-Joints after going back to Original Spicer joints. I am guessing I had 20 inferior quality joints in the junk stack, prior to returning to Spicer. The question at 13:45, I hear that reference interchangeably often while working on that combination of parts. Does not seem like a geographical only term. 😊

You guys don't sell your scrap for $, that piece of lands bed looked worth saving for a future project to me.

GrandPa Mad Maxx! Full tank is best, Fumes are what blow up! Ya gotta respect that the boy knows & appears to live A simple, Real, Creative life, centered in family, like A good man should.

been watchn your vids 4 a long time...you guys are livn a good life... workn for it for sure... one thing i love... you never hear ...beer.. or drinkn.....or going to the bar... thinkn thats why your gettn so much done....and your happy.. love that the wife is involved ...love all your family.. friends .. your tempting me to move out there.....love the snow ...

The driveline includes everything in the chain from the engine to the drive wheels. A driveshaft is self explanatory :)

Im glad im not the only that thought him calling a drive shaft the drive line was odd. Its Paul so i always gave it a pass lol.

Thanks for another fine video folks. Love the new shop cat, we've always had a mobile mouse trap around and they can be handy as well as a source of entertainment. The new rear suspension on the tow truck looks to be a big improvement, well done.

Geez Paul, I didn't think you and Grampa Sherm ever went to the dump without coming back with something new to fix😉 Looks like the tow truck is ready to make another impossible recovery 😁 Good job everyone 👍👍

Come on Paul , cats are cool ! All my dog does is eat , poop , and bark - oh I forgot he wants constant attention lol

I'm with Paul-it's a driveline, in total. Their are many parts in a driveline, including driveshafts.

I really enjoy the episodes when you help out family. Love watching you and your Dad work and get things done and the way you use what you have on hand and can salvage to solve the problem at hand. Way to go!!! Another great video!

Sorry to hear about your Dad! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

A drive line or train is the entire drive system a drive shaft is the individual part of the drive line/train.

Driveline: everything between the output shaft of the transmission to the drive wheels. Transfer case, driveshaft, u-joints, Ring, pinion, spiders, axles, CV’s, etc. Driveshaft: The twisty stick between the transmission/transfer case/transaxle and the axle assembly. However, I agree with him. If we know what you’re talking about, your terminology for a car part is just fine. Ignore the RU-vid professors.

"Free parts are free parts, we'll putt'em on" ...well said my good man.....Well Said!!!

You guys have "Heart",.. and that's something to be proud of. Love the channel.

Quit being a cat hater Paul. It’ll keep the mice out of that shop of yours.

Not that 1 ton springs will ever ride or flex very good but I was amazed at how much it helped flex on some of my old jeeps by keeping the leaves oiled up. Usually sprayed silicone spray but even a light spray of used motor oil makes them work way better. With a load it's gonna flex one way or another I guess.

I’m glad there’s nothing too weird or over quirky. Just good fab work.

What a pleasant surprise to see I'm hoping I'll be able to save this video for remembrance God bless the both of you

On planning. Living in Paradise does present problems. But there are sacrifices that have to be made. In the end it is all worth it!

Fantastic work and video Fabrat as usual. The last bit when your father test drove the truck, he looked so comfortable and at home, looks like he has this truck for a very long time and enjoy using it. This vehicle has a mad Max feel to it. I'm loving it.

Father and son working together. Great stuff.

Paul is very awesome at what he does it is nice to see him working with the guy who taught him some of these skills

In Michigan its a drive shaft. The driveline would be motor, trans, transfer case, both drive shafts and both axles. Like you said 6/half dozen...

Awesome way to start out a Sunday morning with a fab rat 🐀video 📹😀

I remember hearing drive line from back in the 60s. Dad was quite the mechanic.

Don’t get caught up in all the negative comments you guys are great.

I'm glad to see at least one of the boys is learning. You know one went off the wrong side of the road when he started painting before completion of the job.. GREEN HORN

Thanks for the videos. I always installed the cardan shaft with the smaller part fixed in the gearbox. Prevents the ingress of water and mud and also protects the glove. (Google translate).

Yep. Thanks for having me over y'all.

Thanks for the drive shaft correction Michelle

That little dump trailer is badass...love the c10 ..it looks like it's built very well and deives good to...

It's a driveshaft witch is part of the driveline along with the engine & transmission. But call it what you like! Another fine video! Thumbs up! 👍

Such a relaxed attitude on your build. I guess it's that way when you know what your doing.

Hey Paul ... Luv your videos. I thought I'd mention not to run that Optima battery in parallel with the lead acid batteries in the back of your truck. The Optima battery is different with a low internal resistance and may cause issues. I would isolate with a solenoid tied to ignition hot. May be okay under charge voltage but only with charge voltage is present.