Could this be a Repeat of the Wrecker Games? The Repairs to this Truck will be TOO MUCH $$$

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  • @philrader2016
    @philrader2016 Рік тому +5

    Love the before and after. "Was there alcohol involved? "no comment" That was classic!

  • @hosshoffer7579
    @hosshoffer7579 Рік тому +54

    That was a hoot, Merlin. I imagine that the words "hold my beer" were said at some point.

  • @KRAVER_
    @KRAVER_ Рік тому +16

    That is a big ass CNC, Professional grade. When you said lathe I was thinking something a little smaller. Very nice score Jimmy !!
    man that F350 took a beating in a short time. broken axl and still driving. gotta love the Ford Trucks.

  • @dalecronk4377
    @dalecronk4377 Рік тому +35

    Glad Jimmy is alway there to help, he is a great friend to do everything you need !!! Jimmy help make the show great!!! And as always a great show

  • @WA7ALUT
    @WA7ALUT Рік тому +47

    Another beast mode recovery.×2. Skill and knowledge saved the day. Jimmy is always a great sidekick.. Great edit job 👏

  • @jeromestrong5614
    @jeromestrong5614 Рік тому +23

    Merlin and Jimmy to the rescue one hell of a wrecker. Nice cnc. Thanks for the ride along.

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 Рік тому +25

    Nice lathe!
    Nice recovery!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 Рік тому +11

    We were forewarned about truck by his willingness to drive the Lincoln out there! 🤠 You have Jimmy working pretty hard there. I think he has one of the better nicknames on UA-cam--"JetSki Jimmy"!

  • @calholli
    @calholli Рік тому +11

    How we moved a heavy safe is just get it up enough to put some 1/2 round bar under it.. and then you can just keep throwing more round bar under it as you roll along like a conveyer belt; it rolls easy like it has wheels on it.

  • @MinimaxDieselDude
    @MinimaxDieselDude Рік тому +6

    Congrats on your new lathe machine Merlin, I am sure you're happier than a pig in slop.

  • @cleanmachine08
    @cleanmachine08 Рік тому +2

    When it comes to impulse buys, a CNC lathe is right up there!
    Your Wrecker is a monster.

  • @duaneclark9005
    @duaneclark9005 Рік тому +2

    That was a pretty nice truck at one time, it puts new meaning to “ Driver Returned On Foot”

  • @jerryb1234
    @jerryb1234 Рік тому +7

    Great towing job guys,👍, but I really can't wait to see Jimmy's new CNC-toy in action,👀, I hope you give us a peek at it soon,🤞, great video guys, thanks for sharing.

  • @dalerose1694
    @dalerose1694 Рік тому +61

    Your old wrecker is such a beast

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel Рік тому +16

    I really can't decide what was more impressive: the handling of that heavy chunk of metal (CNC machine) or easily pulling the "2WD" truck up that steep hill. Merlin surely does make it look easy... 😎🤟

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 Рік тому +3

    Lessons learned. Life is never as easy as pushing rewind and do over!

    • @a.n.7863
      @a.n.7863 Рік тому

      I had to push rewind at the 4:50 mark because it looked like the forklift was moving sideways at first.

  • @davidhimeback9087
    @davidhimeback9087 Рік тому +2

    Wow that guy really bet the CRAP out of that truck... Merlin you did a great caring for that truck an getting it out...Hope Jimmy enjoys that cnc lath..

  • @donalddarbonne779
    @donalddarbonne779 Рік тому +2

    I'm glad he had at least two wheel drive. All help is appreciated.

  • @riquimikulewicz6828
    @riquimikulewicz6828 Рік тому +4

    Wish i had a friend like Jimmy

  • @chetlockwood1491
    @chetlockwood1491 Рік тому +2

    Beer Glasses and Whiskey Throttle, get you every time !!! Great score on that lathe, excellent recovery, Good Good Video !!!!!! Always a Pleasure !!!!!

  • @Dragonford350
    @Dragonford350 Рік тому +50

    What a bummer about how they treated that thing. WAS a nice truck .... Even if it's a 6.0...

    • @trialnterror
      @trialnterror Рік тому +6

      Some 03’s were 7.3

    • @Dragonford350
      @Dragonford350 Рік тому +11

      @@trialnterror Yeah I have a buddy with an early 03. But the one in the vid is definitely a 6.0. Which once bulletproofed, is a rocket ship.

    • @johnhsedgwick
      @johnhsedgwick Рік тому +1

      The from and body on that truck are a disaster

    • @livewithnick
      @livewithnick Рік тому

      not with that door decal though.@@trialnterror

    • @stephenhunter70
      @stephenhunter70 Рік тому +1

      It needs some of Roby Laytons TLC now

  • @bradleymadosh911
    @bradleymadosh911 Рік тому +7

    Your Tow tuck is a beast and the best looking one at that out of all the tow trucks on UA-cam. Time to make some money with your new/old machine you bought also. Great video as always Merlin and Jimmy

  • @kalaehina814
    @kalaehina814 Рік тому +4

    As a kid I had Saturday cartoons, now I have Sunday Merlin’s old school garage 😎. Merlin and Jimmy gettin stuff done is so entertaining 😂. Just noticed Jimmy’s old 2nd gen got some really round rear fenders 😎

  • @JamesDavis-to1hn
    @JamesDavis-to1hn Рік тому +6

    Great recovery Merlin & Jimmy!!!!

  • @katreniaclark
    @katreniaclark Рік тому +5

    Really nice cnc machine. Great job on the recovery......

  • @latherookie
    @latherookie Рік тому +8

    You and Jimmy get to have too much fun. Love your "Baby" wrecker!

  • @stephenpoe2037
    @stephenpoe2037 Рік тому +2

    Nice video ! Even in the Heat ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck Рік тому +3

    AWESOME MACHINE FOR SHOP!

  • @user-kf8qc7cx4n
    @user-kf8qc7cx4n Рік тому +8

    My first career I was a machinist and I programmed CNC lathes and mills. After completing college I switched and went to work for Cisco (38 years).

  • @johnperun232
    @johnperun232 Рік тому +7

    Merlin to the rescue
    Thanx for sharing your experience
    Have a Great Day 👍
    God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

    • @johnperun232
      @johnperun232 Рік тому +2

      Thanx, keep up your great work 💪

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 Рік тому +2

    The CNC will be a welcomed addition! Merlin, you and Jimmy are old-school two peas in a pod! You get the job done! Keep up the great content! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...

  • @davidcolesr.8628
    @davidcolesr.8628 Рік тому +5

    The CNC Lathe is Game Changing, Looking Forward to You getting to Know Her a Little Better. See What She’s Made of, or …. What She can Make?!?!? I’m So Exited. Nope not really but the Tow Truck is Applaudable Merlin.
    Jet Ski Jimmy, What can You Say about a Living Legend that Hasn’t Been Said?!? That You Gentlemen, Keep It Safe Out There Fella’s.

  • @SpeedofCheeseRacing
    @SpeedofCheeseRacing Рік тому +3

    Hitachi Seikis are good solid machines. Too bad they are gone now. Hard parts will be a little difficult to find but they made a lot of those machines. Its got a Fanuc or Yasnac control. They are around and very helpful. Good luck!

  • @goldenwheeledbanshee9160
    @goldenwheeledbanshee9160 Рік тому +2

    You would be a handy, handy, handy friend in my world. But I'll settle 4 just watching u on UA-cam. Thanks 4 taking me, us along.

  • @papatomsthoughts
    @papatomsthoughts Рік тому +2

    Love your old trucks..❤❤❤❤

  • @dwal2165
    @dwal2165 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making. By the look of the truck things went way south.

  • @chrischristenson4547
    @chrischristenson4547 Рік тому +2

    great illusion of a fork lift moving sidewaze

  • @brianschmidt2747
    @brianschmidt2747 Рік тому +2

    Merlin of all our off road recovery guys and their trucks and cars of the art of recovery. Your truck is the badest one on the block. I simply love the windshield tilt out. Merlin nice rig.

  • @Bkob1471
    @Bkob1471 Рік тому +2

    Jimmy gets a CNC and I’m over here happy I just bought and setup my first drill press…thank you for another great video Merlin!

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet8577 Рік тому +2

    You and Jimmy are an awesome team! God bless you all and keep you safe!

  • @augieschultz2530
    @augieschultz2530 Рік тому +12

    Nice work all around Merlin. Looking forward to what you make with the new lathe.

  • @timgeisinger8479
    @timgeisinger8479 Рік тому +6

    Merlin is no nonsense to this young customer. I respect that.

  • @craigsouthern5089
    @craigsouthern5089 Рік тому +3

    Wow Merlin,now you have a big,big magic wand to be able to make anything your mind comes up with in the future. Love,love the Ole tow truck. Keep up the great work. Love the channel. Always learn something new every video Merlin,thanks for taking us subscriber's along for the ride. ✌️👍😎😁🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @wilk913
    @wilk913 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for the awesome content Merlin and Jimmy, I appreciate what ya'll do!

  • @DB-yj3qc
    @DB-yj3qc Рік тому +6

    I don't think Jimmy would have been to upset about a chip in concrete having that CNC dropped off. 🤔 smooth recovery of the flogged F350

  • @Bigdaddyslasher
    @Bigdaddyslasher Рік тому +4

    Nice machine congrats on the score!! You would love the monster fork trucks they use in the port of Houston to move and stack containers. They are behemoths but really cool machines.

    • @philbert006
      @philbert006 Рік тому +1

      I drove a Nissan versa lift 45/65 once. It will pick up a fully loaded trailer, truck included. 45k lbs, with the counterweight on a hydraulic ram that moves it out and increases the capacity to 65k lbs. What a monster!

  • @Sickofitall-76
    @Sickofitall-76 Рік тому +5

    Paul’s wrecker is pretty sweet, Rory’s wrecker is pretty awesome, your’s is pretty unstoppable! I’m might be a bit biased though as I love the PURE POWER of diesels!

    • @Iamthathillbilly
      @Iamthathillbilly Рік тому +7

      Its that unstoppable torque combined with enough iron in the front to keep the front wheels biting 😂

    • @williamuskoski1385
      @williamuskoski1385 Рік тому +1

      All purpose built for their terrain

  • @cwc5531
    @cwc5531 Рік тому +2

    The terain and bad judgment can be hard on equipment. Great save tough truck.

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy Рік тому +6

    Great job guys! Awesome to see the 'ol wrecker out again! 🤘

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Рік тому +2

    Awesome afternoon brother another awesome adventure brother great addition to the shop !!! Going to be an awesome adventure as always hope yall have an awesome day

  • @shaunsmith928
    @shaunsmith928 Рік тому +3

    Ive sacrificed a car to the trail gods before . Glad to see you can get a " round two" out of the truck. I like the work smart , not hard attitude . Good stuff Merlin (and friends). thanks

  • @daveisixty
    @daveisixty Рік тому +1

    Merlin! You are the best, from an old Richfield guy! I love your life!

  • @minidigger1000
    @minidigger1000 Рік тому +2

    Enjoying your video from a hospital bed again, had more surgery for an aneurysm that has come back, but anyway fixed now all is good. Loves Sunday a lot of you guys post your content on a Sunday

  • @mikebell9166
    @mikebell9166 Рік тому +1

    Oh yeah, I can hear it now....hold my beer; I'm gonna try this wash! Should be easy...or maybe not!
    Nice recovery. I really like that ol'Chevy!

  • @Bigdaddyslasher
    @Bigdaddyslasher Рік тому +5

    Wrecker killing it once again! That old Ford isn't totalled like he thinks bob it put rock sliders and skids keep crawling it

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Рік тому +1

    Wrecker did good, reasonable amount of weight in that F350. New machine looks the goods for sure.

  • @anthonylee2099
    @anthonylee2099 Рік тому +2

    Great recovery Merlin and Jimmy. The Wrecker makes it look Too easy, lol.

  • @robertkeime4907
    @robertkeime4907 Рік тому +2

    Always a great video

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 Рік тому +2

    Wow!! That is some lathe!! I can't even imagine all the new projects you can do now!! That guy with the Dodge was in a bit of a pickle!! Poor truck! If that was an insurance claim it would be totaled for sure! LOL!! Nice job getting him out with Tow Mater!! I know now why you take Jimmy along. 😆

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 Рік тому +13

    It's 105 degrees out and Merlin and Jimmy are wearing black shirts.😁😁

    • @stevanrose7439
      @stevanrose7439 Рік тому

      I have for years worn white shirts while working out in the heat of summer. The other guys had their black shirts on and would be in the shade while I kept working.

    • @johnhart125
      @johnhart125 Рік тому

      But it's a dry heat! Lol

    • @johnhart125
      @johnhart125 Рік тому

      That's one nice tow truck!

  • @krazedkamper
    @krazedkamper Рік тому +1

    Of all the wreckers, yours is the best badass of all! Nice recovery, Merlin. 👏👍👍

  • @jefftabor595
    @jefftabor595 Рік тому +3

    The wrecker is a monster for reals. Good work as always.

  • @jeffclark2725
    @jeffclark2725 Рік тому +5

    Great video, thumbs up thanks for bringing us along on your adventures, always in Merlin style 😎

  • @robertmassmann228
    @robertmassmann228 Рік тому +1

    , that will be a nice addition to the shop. I worked as a mechanical design engineer for Cincinnati Milacron. Designed many component of CNC lathes.

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Рік тому +1

    Excellent CNC Machine Merlin and jimmy Great recovery

  • @_Merica_USA
    @_Merica_USA Рік тому +2

    Another Great Video 👍

  • @coolhandluke85
    @coolhandluke85 Рік тому +4

    Hitachi seiki makes good machines,
    I ran one of their horizontal mills for years. When u get it running show some videos 👍🏻

  • @rickardee8539
    @rickardee8539 Рік тому +31

    I enjoy your videos best. No gimmicks, no gratuitous drama, no senseless foolishness, like some of the others.

  • @robertlantz2206
    @robertlantz2206 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the tour of my old playground. I covered every trail 20 years ago and it looks the same. Coming back when I retire in just 3 years.

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 Рік тому

    The things people do with trucks! Great rescue in the heat. All with no hats or water.

  • @lloydprunier4415
    @lloydprunier4415 Рік тому +1

    Great job by the wrecker and the whole crew. I'm thinking maybe more off road recovery people should consider diesel power. I can think of one in particular that at one time would never have a winch or hated using them and that changed! Even though I love the gas engines too, I think the torque and dependability of the diesel is the way to go!

  • @TheHandyHam73
    @TheHandyHam73 Рік тому +4

    Awesome content, Merlin! Thank you. Good job Jimmy.

  • @mrolsen6987
    @mrolsen6987 Рік тому +1

    Damn Marlin!
    We had an perfect singing 12v Cummins over the top, and you put music over it!??!!??
    I vote for a UA-cam shorts with the end pull of this video.
    😂🤘

  • @mr_mongo7228
    @mr_mongo7228 Рік тому +5

    Nice work you made it look easy!

  • @Degreeofconfidence
    @Degreeofconfidence Рік тому +1

    I finally got my first diesel! Its a 5.9 cummins with the p pump.
    Tearing it down to powder coat the frame.

  • @eck8240
    @eck8240 Рік тому +2

    Merlins magic old-school garage❤❤❤

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover Рік тому +1

    The Ford driver hammered that pickup everywhere. The before and after pictures really show the damage. Almost looks like the frame is bent. May want to look into acquiring another vehicle.

  • @MarkoMygun
    @MarkoMygun Рік тому +2

    Nice job guy's there's something about getting breakfast after that makes you work even harder lmao thanks for the video

  • @waynepowell567
    @waynepowell567 Рік тому

    Yup. Been rolling them hills in Havasu for many, many years. All too familiar scenario. Thanks for sharing.

  • @teamidris
    @teamidris Рік тому +2

    It looks like the dodge from the film twister, but after it got sucked up :D

  • @phuque2ho
    @phuque2ho Рік тому +1

    16:40 - 42ish.. what's that pretty jade colored petrified log looking rock thing.. nice (off to right aftee bend)

  • @clintjohnson2481
    @clintjohnson2481 Рік тому

    Nice recovery,, Maryland Jimmy, another one under They're belts. Keep ongoing, keep on keeping on, thanks.

  • @stevea6722
    @stevea6722 Рік тому +1

    "Was alcohol involved?" Probably didn't even need asking. LOL! Great job!

  • @miguelgarcia5535
    @miguelgarcia5535 Рік тому +1

    Never miss a video, you are the man Merlin!

  • @bobtucker8875
    @bobtucker8875 Рік тому +1

    Great recovery 😜. Kinda surprised that you got him out so easy 😂. Thanks for sharing everyone.

  • @lyndonhamby7432
    @lyndonhamby7432 Рік тому +1

    Heck yeah. Wrecker action 👍👍🇺🇸

  • @cowboychevyschneider
    @cowboychevyschneider Рік тому +2

    Keep the great work hope you have a great day

  • @2milesowen587
    @2milesowen587 Рік тому

    Always a great time. A joy to watch. 😊

  • @Terry_Baker
    @Terry_Baker Рік тому +1

    Sweet machine. Ran a Morey Seiki years ago.

  • @donnac.1609
    @donnac.1609 Рік тому

    Great work! Funny how folks get carried away when they decide to go off-road! Reality can be a sharp pain in the pocket book! Off-roading is a sport that requires an off-road vehicle and a cool approach! I watched many friends in the mud in Oregon.....and at Sand Lake in Oregon. Things can get western anytime! Sometimes on purpose....or not!!

  • @goodfriendg
    @goodfriendg Рік тому +2

    That building looked like a good spot for you to work in.

  • @workinonitsteve
    @workinonitsteve Рік тому

    Good stuff, that wrecker is a beast! 👍

  • @gregmedcalf4822
    @gregmedcalf4822 Рік тому

    That's just amazing to me that someone in any state of mind would put one of those trucks in that position at all!

  • @mikemiller9119
    @mikemiller9119 Рік тому +2

    Luckily there parts everywhere for that truck.

  • @rj4052
    @rj4052 Рік тому

    That ol 23 channel cb radio is as old school as it gets right there merlin.that was our car phone at one time

  • @larryalexander4833
    @larryalexander4833 Рік тому +1

    Good Sunday morning wrecker saving the day . Remember Respect Sunday 🙏✝️

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 Рік тому +1

    Great unloading job….i should have known better but i expected a trail of tears,,,😜👍👍

  • @christophersanders5007
    @christophersanders5007 Рік тому +3

    Back in the 70's when I worked for Moroso Performance, back when they still manufactured their stuff in America, and before they sent most their manufacturing to China, we used one of those Hitachi CNC lathes to manufacture parts.

  • @psg6314
    @psg6314 Рік тому +2

    Great video and great job with the recovering God bless from GA

  • @kencaven9080
    @kencaven9080 Рік тому +1

    Stupid is as stupid does, I hope he had a bunch of fun while it lasted! Lol