World's Largest Off Road Wrecker Gets Wired! 

Hey Chad, you should wire up some sort of warning buzzer when it gets to 1/8 tank and hide it…it could be your Easter egg to him.

Every time i see him making a wiring system it blows my mind. Man's an absolute genius

Wiring up a rig from scratch is a huge challenge. Wiring up one where Matt hasn’t figured out where everything is going is near impossible. Looks like you and Dusty are doing the impossible. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I hope people appreciate what kind off job these guys are doing. It takes so much visualization and planning in your mind what and where you are going and doing. I’m totally awestruck when I see this being done!

As a retired electrical design engineer I love hearing you think this out. I did this many times with the machines I built. I tell you that this is the most important step of laying out the wiring for anything. Visually see the finished product. Chad is awesome at this!!!

Chad and the Fab Team to the rescue again. They knock out their work and save everyone else! Love seeing all the Tubers work together.

Chad, you are a world-class genius! What I love is that while there's chaos and noise going on all round you are always calm and quiet, and just getting the job done.

Considering the level of knowledge and the concentration involved in doing the wiring for the wrecker, I believe a much bigger sticker is called for the back window.

If you want to get any work done it this shop you really need to have Matt running rescues all day!

Chad, the work you do on wiring some would consider magic. It’s a mystery to most people. Job well done!

Watching you two work at MORR was like watching the center of a hurricane; calm, collected, organized and just outside of you a shit storm of activity, voices and every once in awhile, Matt pops in! Loved the video and appreciate the work you are doing for MORR and that awesome beast.

I'm a little jealous!!! Wiring from scratch is one of my favorite things!!! Head phones on and tunes playing to drown out distractions and I could happily spend days running and tidying wires! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

Worked in wire shop at Boeing, they use peg boards to make wire bundles and each wire was laser printed with gauge and function. The longest bundles I worked on were ninety feet.

It’s very interesting to see how the different groups (Robby Layton, Fab Rats, Matt’s and Chad’s team) some are so well organized and others….

“Cause I have zero self control, especially when I comes to a good danish”. PREACH BROTHER Chad!, Preach

Chad is both a magician and artist in the wire harnesses he is able to build from scratch.

Love the patients and methodology as you make tactical decisions on the placement and grouping of harnesses. Workmanship at its best!

I like the little snippets of candid casual conversation while working.

You guys are extremely intelligent and hard working! Keep up the good work!

It's cool watching artists practicing their craft. I've done similar projects and know you make it look simple. Nice work.

You're very methodical with everything you do. Matt is fortunate to have you doing this for him. I doubt he'll be disappointed.

Chad, I am thoroughly enjoying every second of your wiring videos, beginning with the "Golden Nugget". I've done similar work throughout my career. I've found that it's sometimes easier to make a "Harness Board", a 2D arrangement of the needed wiring harness, with all of the dimensions for each branch laid out on a board with guide pins positioned on each side of the harness route along the board. The pins can be just large finishing nails driven into the board on each side of the harness route and at the point of the branches, but a search for "Harness Board Nails" will bring up sources of headless nails for making harness boards that are a bit more "user friendly on fingers and wire insulation" , plus some other accessories, like holders to keep the wire ends in the bundles together. Once the board is built, the completed harness can then be assembled quickly on a table, rather than climbing through the vehicle to determine the length and route for each wire one at a time. A harness board like this sometimes helps to save considerable time when doing a complicated harness like this, but it can be a great time saver, if you will need to make several identical or near identical harnesses. You will still need to use some temporary ties like your Velcro strips, while assembling the harness on the harness board, but you will need to use far less of them, and running the wires from point to point between the nails/pins will produce a harness very rapidly. Then it becomes a more simplified matter of adding the connectors/wire terminations, etc. which can also be done at the harness board on the bench, if you measured the branch of the harness accurately, before putting it into the vehicle/machine. I frequently used a seamstress's tape measure when measuring the distances between connectors and branches of the harness route, drawing the harness shape (not critical) and point to point dimensions in a schematic/wiring diagram type drawing of the harness route as I take the measurements. Then it becomes a relatively simple job to build the harness board on a piece of plywood from the general shape and dimensions collected when I was measuring for the harness. I always make long ends on the branches to assure that there will be enough wire to reach the needed points, 6-12" inches is usually enough, but you seem to already be doing that. Labeling both ends of each wire as they are installed in the harness helps, but you already seem to be doing that too. Even just a wire number on both ends unique to that wire, to start with, and add the names/use later at connector install time, simplifies the job. The little computerized label makers that are designed for printing wire labels work very well for this, and the labels have very permanent printing on them. I have this one www.cableorganizer.com/categories/cable-identification/label-printers/bmp-21-label-printer/ I wish I was there and working with you. I always loved doing this. Most of my career was spent designing, building, modifying large scale automation for manufacturing. EE by trade, but I did everything. But I'm almost Ed's age now and not healthy enough to work any longer.

Dusty nd Chad work really good together...outstanding work on the wiring part. Awesome job guys...looks good. 👍🏾

You guys never cease to amaze us with your planning and wire skills! Thanks for doing your part, hopefully you get the thanks, satisfaction and recognition for all the hard work, we know it is a lot of miles and late hours to do this. Keep being you! We continue to be huge fans of your work!

This Man’s Calm Demeanor is a Must IMO to make sense of All Those Wires😂

Small job, yes. Like wiring a trailer up. Beyond that, I would gladly pony up and pay someone like Chad and crew to do the job. Much respect as you make this look easy. Nice work!

Chad, this video proves that wireing is in your DNA.

Love your team work with Dusty in doing these wiring projects. Looks like spaghetti when you start and in the end it all comes together.

These guys are the living embodiment of "slow is smooth, smooth is fast". Slow down, take your time to think through everything, and you'll be done faster than the guys who rush through everything and have to do it twice because they messed up. It's the exact opposite philosophy of "we do it right cause we do it twice" and it's awesome to see people with such different work styles coming together on the same project.

Glad that Max enjoyed hanging out with you Chad. Great work, as always.

A tough job made tougher by having to work around a bunch of other people Chad and Dusty amazing job

Love to see these combos of different channels working together. Realising its not just for likes but because you all get on and have a laugh together. Brilliant! Keep doing what your doing.

As a retired electrician, layout is one of the most important steps, before actual installation. I have had to clean up way too many jobs to count, from lazy electricians, that just want to in and out of a cabinet as fast as they can to show off to the Forman, and brown nose their way up the ladder. Some of the messes left behind are beyond words. You folks show real professional work ethic, when it comes to this laborious task.

Chad has the calmest voice and mad wiring skills!

Wow, that is a large, complex , dificult wiring job all from scratch! Well Done guys!

I'm impressed by your calm. This work really needs patience and you are so great at it. Hats off

Wow, Chad you and your team are really special folks! Most people hate wiring, so it is refreshing to see someone who actually seems to like doing it, and doing it well. Even with all the distractions and Matt's team working around you! Great job!

Watching Chad and his team work reminds me of a Chamber Orchestra where the First Violin is leading the whole group whilst also playing. Not only does he know what he wants to achieve and how to achieve it, he also guides all the players / team members, and teaches them in the midst of it all...to produce a beautiful result that brings pleasure to those observing / listening. A thing of beauty and a joy forever.

Chad seems to have such a gentle spirit. His boy's seem to have inherited his gentle nature too. Refreshing to see trait nowadays! Thank Chad and family...

And finally (three comments now) thank you for the motivation for the new year. I won't let my past keep me from my future. Appreciate you!

Chad to the rescue. You are indispensable to these fabricators. Don’t forget to wire Matt a flashing neon warning sign, “ain’t got no gas”.

I like the low key style of these videos. I don't know how you guys did it with all the noise in there. Good thing everybody's friendly. I love watching wiring especially aftermarket harnesses. Once you get your head around the basics everything kind of just falls together and makes sense.

Chad has my respect for his work. That would make my head spin after a while. Working on my own things my biggest problems are not enough room or spare wire. Lizzie is learning a good trade from professionals. Always good to see Max. When I don't see him for a while I get wondering.

Good to see you guys! Wiring is my favorite thing. Which is crazy because, I’m colorblind. Love the church hymn

Make the glove box the fuse box. As soon as you open it the fuse box is right there with a laminated list of what the fuses go to on the inside on the glove box door 👍🏻 From TheWrench🇮🇹🔧

Mad respect for your wiring jobs. They're top-notch. I just don't have the patience for it.

All I can say is y’all are magicians! This right here is years of experience and meticulous attention to detail. Can’t wait to see the final result!

Calm cool and collected. I don’t think Chad Or Dusty even have stress levels. Awesome thanks

After the first yellow wire pulled I was "LOST" and in the dark. Now know where the term "I'm Wired" came from. Mind Broken here. Chad, more power to you and crew for doing this type of work. Stay Safe and stay Wired.

I love your seemingly gentle nature and the patience that goes along with this kind of work. The collaborations are great as well! Happy New Year!

Fine line between "crazy" and calculated. I love the front/rear separation. I don't think you have ever explained how that done. Love to hear. Thanks for posting. Blessed new year to you and yours.

That wrecker is going to be something, I mean really something when she's all done and dusted! Looking forward to seeing the completion, can't be too far away now!

This whole build from the ground up to the wiring has been an amazing and educational thing for me. I know vehicles are complicated, but seeing each and every piece going into the wrecker is really something else. The wiring is exacting work. I have a model railroad and the wiring is scary, not as complicated as the wrecker though.

The dreaded wiring, What would they do without you CHAD's FAB. The patience of a saint.

Chad and team, thanks for these great videos. I’m in the middle of rewiring my 2000 Scout boat. Watching your patient careful work is both encouraging and INSPIRING ❤ 😊

Chad you guys must have nerves of steel to be able to sort all of those wires and envision the terminations of all of them. Wow! Respect.

I actually commend you on all your patience with all the chaos around you in that shop. I know wiring isn't very easy never mind doing it with all that going around on you. absolutely love the craftsmanship that you put into all your jobs. I wish I lived closer to have you rewire my 65 Chevelle

All those wire bundles, oh what fun. Many years ago I laced and tied many, many wire bundles with wax coated lacing cord.

Your wiring crew never ever stops!

I love a good wiring plan! Very satisfying to see the organization and planning then the execution of the plan!

Chad seems to be the most even-tempered person ever. Such a great calmness in all he does. Matt's gas gauge needs to have flashing lights, a mini horn, and a recording of Jaymie's voice telling him to fill up.

Love how humble and chill you guys are! Glory be to God!

Fun video. Reminded me of my younger days, when I would get called up to diagnose electrical issues in INT Trucks - all the wires were black throughout the entire truck. Nobody else had the patience to deal with it (or they didn't realize the wires were numbered, one of the two). Too old and broken up to do that stuff anymore, good job Chad.

It’s so awesome that everyone’s videos sync together! My favorite RU-vid channels

Love watching wire harnesses being built . I had a shop that did aircraft wiring pretty much the same process , always liked when we did electrical checks and everything played ( smoke check good ) . Very rewording:-)

Chad and Dusty are like magicians, so many wires and they snap them together like a waving a magical wand over them. I am so impressed. This is a good video. Everyone working like family. God bless. Waiting for part 2. Happy New Year to everyone. ❤️🙏🙏🌟🌟👍👍❤️

Chad you and Dusty are tuff! All those dang wires, connectors, to make sure the harness is protected is an awesome job! I had a headache after your first 10 minutes…..Thanks for posting the video!!

With all that Mountain Dew it certainly will be wired.

Chad's Fabs are doing a good job building the wiring harness for the biggest wrecker today. Chad and Dusty are building a harness out of nothing for this wrecker but all will work out because Chad's Fabs rock's! Fab rats is waiting in the wing's for the Rat rod tow truck wiring job. Good job 👍

Wow chads fab. I’m so glad it’s u doing that so , much respect. It’s all neat, clean and tidy. U guys r legends. Awesome job 🤙😎🇦🇺

That is interesting the way you tackle it, I learnt a lot, thank you. Imagine it, draw it, dry run, build, fit.

Love your work and dedication to a very professional job. As always I’m impressed. Thank you for sharing your skills. And happy new year!

Best place for the fuel gauge is in the glove box. He doesn’t need to see it 😂

Crazy mad work going on to get the wrecker done. Fun to watch glad I am not the one doing it.

Wow such a big job you got yourself into. I think he had you there a little too soon since none of the dash components are not installed yet and the floor and firewall hasn't been sound proofed and painted. You are a smart man to be able to do such complicated work so well. Matt is lucky to know you.

Oh my, what a nightmare 😱 but so worth it once it's done to have a custom, known documented harness. Nothing like chasing gremlins thru a mix up of old new and half cut harnesses 🤯🤯 good job guys!

Love the attention to detail! You guys do awesome work!

I wish I could find a Chad Fab kind of guy in East Tennessee. So impressive and the idea of using Velcro to sort the wires is just brilliant.

I just love the way you all work. Calm methodical and organized. I can see that wiring could make some people crazy. Great job as always. Matt needs a gas gauge that says close to empty, nearly empty and sucking vapors.

I can't believe all the wires!!! Holy moly!! You guys are geniuses!! How you figure out all that stuff is WAY out of my wheelhouse. Looks like you are doing a fantastic job getting it all stuffed in there though!! Matt will (is) so grateful that you guys are getting that part all taken care of!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I love wiring. I had to laugh at Jaymie's comment about putting all the pretty colors together. And Matt said to make 'em all yellow, except for the black ones. Maybe you should put a remote-controlled fuel gauge in so you can make it read E or F and mess around with Matt. Or have it oscillate. LOL

I just love the way you all get along... like a big family... Thanks for sharing!

That guy was checking Lizzy out. Matt, you giys need to clean that place up LoL Ha-ha-ha 🤣🤣

I bought several colored velcro wire management straps to keep each device wire sets or pairs seperated and easily identified while building my harness. It helps when wraping the harness into main loom and branch covered segments while on the bench after getting the routing and connectors attached. I have been using the Delphi connecors with rubber gaskets and a dab of silicon grease on the main gasket at the connector. So far it has been easy although somewhat time consuming..

Wow! My head hurts just thinking about all that wiring! You guys are very talented!

Great job i have a 1966 D500 Holmes wrecker sat for 20 years bought new harness for it wish you were closer

I want to be as laid back as Chad!! It took me longer to wire a brake controller in my Suburban than it took Chad to do the entire WLORW...lol.

Turning chaos into order. That is talent.

Nice wiring job, looks like a lot of fun. but layout and planning is the key to success and it looks like you got it under control.

Wiring!? Well we know how most feel about it! Chad ur an awesome rare dude!!! Keep up the great work!!! 🇺🇲💯✌

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, it should have had a side tilting cab :o) And then it wouldn’t have to be unplugged every time the gearbox needs access. Lovely job on the wiring install ^-^

I feel like I would really enjoy this type of work having done car audio for years (years ago). If I ever land back stateside I might have to give you guys a call.

Chad we have been looking foward to the wiring of "Worlds Bigest Off Road Wrecker " thanks for sharing and stay safe 👍

New to your channel , How you guys keep track of what is what in those wiring harnesses , massive Kudo"s to you both , and having another view of the build on Matts wreaker is awesome ,

I think you guys get the wiring jobs because you can read a schematic … lol I enjoy all your vids especially when your working with Matt, Robbie and Paul.

I love when you put out a normal length video of like 30+ minutes 👍

OMG ,I could not even attempt to do this. You guy's are amazing.

I am only modifying and installing one on a first gen Bronco, I can't imagine building one. Awesome work!

I feel the complexity you guys are working on there , once I had to chase , clean and repair the whole wiring harness on my FJ80 1HZ Land Cruiser , without diagrams or anything , took me a week , keeping everything in situ and not removing dash and things as I was doing a one man job at home , when I finished , I thought , Wow , then I realised I now knew the wiring diagram of the whole car , I would hate to have to try build that from scratch . Oh , and I am not an auto electrician .

That job takes vision. Always amazing how much Chad knows and better yet, remembers! FYI, Internationals of that era used fabric covered wiring. :)