First Mini Semi Truck Public Appearance at the 12th Annual Thunderbird Car Show
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage travels to Mt. Carmel Jct. Utah to the 12th annual car show at the Thunderbird golf course. Merlin meets up with @FabRats, @MattsOffRoadRecovery, @Rudysadventureanddesignreal and @chadsfab while at the car show! Matt drives a Model T for the first time! The guys also work on a model A that hasn't ran since the 1960's! This episode is one full of nostalgia!
Glad you guys found the mother load at Fab Rats! Hope you enjoyed the bounty!
I have a nice big Apricot tree in my yard, but It hasn't made any fruit in the past few years.. Do you guys have any idea why? or what I can do to get them to make fruit again? I used to get nearly 20 5gal buckets off of it: now it never makes any fruit at all. I don't get it
We had the opportunity to pick a bunch of fruit from Paul's yard a couple of years ago. It tasted great!
@@calholliyou know what what I grew up we had an apricot tree, it probably needs the roots aer rated it has similar process for citrus trees it's expensive because you have to dig deep.
By far, one of the best channels on UA-cam. No BS, just good stuff!
yes!
I have absolutely no idea how you are going to top this video: the variety of what you share with us on The Tube is a blessing! Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to bring us along. God Bless - we in inter web land are lucky to have you!
bigtime
I think camera lady deserves a raise 😆😆
I’ve said it before, but it’s inspiring to see someone with so much passion for persevering history. Thank you,Melin, for your dedication.
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Agree, Merlin himself Is History In Its self.
Thank you for being a care taker of history. And inspire a new generation. While doing cool things.
amazing
Love the stories, love the old vehicles, admire your abilities. Keep on truckin'!
Thanks!
Hey Merlin don't tell Matt or Paul but you have become my new favorite channel.😉
Ohh shit I'm telling! Lol when I first watched Merlin I was like yah yah whatever, then the more I watched I was impressed . Then I watched more , now I'm an old scool garage junkie .
Thank you Merlin for taking us for a road trip! 👍 For someone who lives on the other side of the pond, with limited recourses, this will problaby be my only way to experience that beautiful area! ❤️ Best wishes to you all from Sweden! 🇸🇪 (And thank you for sharing your history with us. ❤️)
And ditto from Downunder - Australia. Great video, thanks !
@johnnyhomegrownholmgren9999 thats awesome your able to see these interesting things that Merlin does on the other side of the pond.. But I also like that you said "on the other side of the pond" I thought I was 1 of very few that live on the other side of the pond from you that says "on the other side of the pond" even tho it is a huge ocean.. haha.. Hope your having a awesome day/week/month/year/life on the other side of the pond in beautiful Sweden..
10-4 good buddy
Merlin grabs a screwdriver, tweaks a 62 yr parked car. Has it puuurrring! Puts his screwdriver away and smiles!!!
The screwdriver came out of his eye glass repair kit
It's the same one he used in King Arthur's court.
Possibly related to Dr Who's sonic screwdriver.@@timkaldahl
Not a screwdriver - its Merlins wand
The only thing that I know about him is he really does not halfway do things just look at that this beautiful antique truck re more than likely brought back from the grave yard or better said junkyard he did not do a crappy job with it just look at it people please that'truck will live for ever now that it's gotta unstoppable heart In it as long as it's a cat I really do believe that it's going to out live myself and a lot of other people on God's beautiful Green earth that we all live on now a days okay thanks and good night to those those people who are reading this statement and of course you also MR Merlin sweet dreams to whoever wants them good night later on Charles Williams ⚡😎❤️🤍💙🌈⚡ all American yes I am so proud to be one living on on God's beautiful Green earth In Jesus name amen
Oooo. Peach preserves and crab apple jelly!!!!!! With biscuits and eggs. A little piece of heaven for sure on a sunny Sunday morning. Amen.
Wow Merlin this is absolutely the Koolest looking Rig so glad to see you taking it on its first road trip like the comfy interior sitting nice and close to the wife
You built it for a purpose and damn your using it the Cummins sounds real happy enjoy the Car Show folks and of course your great Friends too!
Great video Merlin! Loved all the stories and tidbits about your stomping grounds. You sure made that guys day getting that car to run. Too cool!
By far, your best episode yet. I love the conversations with everyone I feel that I know. And the representation of everyones passion and hours of effort is amazing. Thanks for the ride.
That truck is so bad ass with the black smoke blasting out of those stacks. It's just awesome! I can't wait till you start on the old Diamond T truck.
badass
Merlin’s dedication to the automobile and its preservation is second to none. Awesome fella 😀🇺🇸
Merlin, you are the man! Starting a vehicle that's sat for 61 yrs. Inspiring the young that there's nothing you can't accomplish if you put your mind to it! They see your accomplishments and want to start on their own dreams of preserving what the fore fathers of the automotive industry started! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next. 😊
Thanks merlin. Thanks for taking the time! Educate are youth. Love the history. Simple times .
yes, thanks
Love seeing the passion of the builds. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
bigtime
Nothing better than a cup of coffee a new
old school garage video while waiting to get ready and head to church
The second car I ever drove, at 14 years old, was a '26 T Speedster owned by my Dad. He said if I could master driving that thing, I could drive anything. He was right.
My first drive was my grandfathers Chevy 495 speedster 😊 ..
Fun at 35 mph on dirt roads all day 😂
Happy Motoring ✌️🤠
My youngest turns 11 next year, we told her she needs to be able to drive the old crummy soon. Crummy or grandpa is an '86 Ford ranger no power anything. 5 speed, suicide knob on the steering wheel but the brakes feels pretty good! If she can drive that she can drive anything and to her it might as well be an old model T.
That's a nice truck Merlin, great concept, no doubt you have a lot of blood sweat and tears invested in that.
Thanks Merlin ❤
I greatly appreciate all we are made privy to. Best time ever! Special thanks for sharing the Thunderbird story also.
Thank you thank you thank you from a rain soaked England you made our day much brighter
Canada calling. Another fine show from the mind of Merlin.
Thanks guys.
That was a wonderful trip and car show! Thank you Merlin! Also great to see everyone!
Great video for Sunday morning, car show in Utah ,lots of fun
Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
The best video I've watched on UA-cam. Thanks Merlin
Hello Merlin! I’ve driven the Virgin River Gorge on I-15 when I was stationed at Shivwits Ranger Station which was part of Lake Mead NRA. However, my address was in St. George Utah. Occasionally, I had to drive the NPS fire truck down to Echo Bay Ranger Station. That I-15 drive is a beautiful drive and a beautiful part of Utah! I went through Wildland Firefighting Training School at Panguitch Lake, and have really enjoyed visiting Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion NP and the North Rim Lodge of Grand Canyon NP, and have driven through Mt. Carmel Junction a few times. Our Jurisdiction at Lake Mead’s Shivwits Ranger Station adjoined the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and Shivwits Ranger Station is the most remote NPS area in the lower 48 states. After I worked there, they renamed it the Grand Canyon -Parashant National Monument. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting! It brings back many enjoyable memories. 😉
In the first few seconds of this viddie, I was expecting the title to be "Watch How I Break Matt's Wrist in a Public Appearance at the 12th Annual Thunderbird Car Show." 😁
Merlin, man. You do great quality work and make it look so effortless. There's no *_possible_* dang way you can be related to Paul. (Kidding, obviously.) HAHAHA!
Projects, antiques, travel, family, food theft...damn, this channel's got it all!
A little larceny always makes the fruit a lot more sweet.
Thanks for the childhood nostalgia, Model T instruction, and Mini Semi video. It takes me back to stories my father shared with me and my small town upbringing.
Amazing episode
Yall are awesome brother nothing short of amazing adventures as we ride along with yall experiencing history of your childhood !!!! As always brother and sister thoroughly enjoy yall letting us come along with yall !!! Truly awesome brother and sister
Merlin is simply an awesome guy! That semi turned out just perfect!! I loved hearing the old stories as well. I’d be interested in hearing the story about the truck up on the post!
Glad you get out and share these beautiful vehicles would love to daily drive any one of these
Thanks for the memories!!!!
Awesome event 👍 good to see a lot of old cars still running 😎 keep up the great work 😎
Nothing cooler than good friends and good family…
yes sir
My hat is off to you for encouraging and helping the next generations of wrenching.
bigtime
It was cool to meet you there and see your vehicle
Love your show and all those cars on your truck.
bigtime
Love the Truck
What glorious setup you have!!
incredible
Thank you Merlin and family, that was fun to watch.
Watching Merlin show Matt how to crank an engine reminds me of when my dad taught me how to crank up our old Allis Chalmers farm tractor.
Thanks for the great memories!
Absolutely loving your videos Merlin! Keep up the good work, and thanks to all that help these videos happen. From Melbourne Australia.
Thanks Merlin for the road trip. My kind of car show!
Thanks for the beautiful views
I remember hearing the dynamite blasts while visiting grandma and grandpa in St. George. We were so excited to drive it, and not taking the old road past the Shivwits res. And passing the turnoff to Gunlock where my dad was born in 1917. I now enjoy that old road drive. Hugs
you must have drawn some serious attention with the semi and trailer loaded for travel to the show, it looks totally awesome cruising down the 15 !!!
Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!
Super cool Merlin. Thanks so much for sharing your life stories and beautiful vehicles. God bless
Love my Sunday with MOSG your mini semi with a trailer of history must of been something to see going down the road. Of course Dr Frankenstein brings another one back to life. & the look on that kids face after 60 & you brought it back to life. Funny I remember the old Firebird so knew FABRATS was r
There Rudy's Dodge & OMG Matt had new boots. Best part you let people drive the Model T . That my freind was something those people will never forget. I'm going to watch more times
You are a Super Awesome American Hero Sir. I love the Semi truck and trailer. You are a Super genius for old cars. Always watching keep up the amazing work.😁👍🤘
Thanks so very much for taking us on such an amazing trip, Merlin!! You are the best and the cars are the coolest things especially since you don't tear them up with modifications that take away from their history.
That is such an awesome rig you built Merlin! Awesome seeing it finally put to good use!
You have some of the coolest cars and the know how to keep them in running condition AWESOME Merlin
The mini-semi is ABSOLUTLY AWSOME!!! Just seeing the pride, passion, and the craftmanship you put in to your builds is wonderful to see. Love watching and looking forward to your next video!! Love it!!!
Thank you. That was beautiful countryside. Good road tripping with you Bunch of good people
I'm honored to be part of one of your videos, Merlin .....thx Tracy Spencer 😊
Being 60 myself, it is so refreshing to hear and see others around my age (and slightly older) enjoying life and sharing your younger life and adventures with everyone to see and hear.
And your passion to keep the old stuff running and to share your knowledge with whoever wants to listen is remarkably cool. And your talent is far none some of the best I’ve seen.
And mostly, thank you for taking us along for the ride in all your shenanigans!
That’s one slick rig sir. Beautiful job
That truck is my favorite vehicle on UA-cam. Absolutely love it. So jealous.
Awesome morning brother looking forward to another awesome adventure as always
Wow Merlin.. very cool ‘Going Home’ Video.. Really enjoyed seeing the
Car Show, the Wetzel Gang, Paul and all the rest of your crew.. So
Many memories of what sounds like a great Childhood. Really enjoyed
Seeing that fellow getting his Model A to run.. Your Dodge Brothes
Truck and Trailer Rig is Awesome... Really enjoyed the “T and A” you
hauled in.. Keep on Truckin ‘..
MWP Cosby, Tn
No "I" in Team...
But "I" is in a "give it a little Gas" LoL 😂
Nice picking and love the Old School Story's....
And the wife's Crazy Hair..hope she is doing Well...Nice set up to take to a Car Show..
Great video. Once I finish with my 70 Hahn, I am looking for a model A.
Always a treat when these drop.
Hey I’m 66 and I wish I could have grown up around you so much knowledge you have Thank you for sharing 👍✌️❤️🙏🏻💪🏻
Wow what a back story! More history please. I know you got a 100 more stories ready to tell. God bless you and your families Aloha and amen
you're the man Merlin . . . always out there earning respect #mechanical #automotive #master #pride of #Havasu . .
I would love to come visit you for a few days and just learn everything I can. You are amazing sir. Thank you for keeping the good ol days alive.
Awesome video
Thanks for the memories! My uncle had a 27 T pickup in a shed in the late 60's and when he saw my interest (he patiently answered every question I asked) we dug it out and he had it running that evening. I would come back to his farm every summer and as long as I stayed on the gravel roads I had freedom. (His instructions: “As long as you see dust in your mirror, keep going.” I cannot stress that word enough, freedom. To a teen that experience was like honey on my lips. Thanks for striking the chord for me. Appreciate your content and presence on the UA-cam.
Dang!!!! That big truck looks GREAT going down the road all loaded up.
I think that I just seen Matt get interested in something. Great job creating interest Merlin !!
YUP! Merlin needs acreage! and HUGE BARN!....AWESOME CARS!
Good to See You Merlin, Living the Good Life Brother
So great to see the famous work and spirit on car‘s. Some years ago I stay on this wonderful backyard with all this cars… man I loved it and make tons of pics… and yes the owner was friendly … because I asked before…. So close to Paul and fab rats …. Dang
That was my favorite yet! Cool old Fords, and then the Truck...
I actually enjoyed hearing about your childhood memories, and picking fruit more!!
Keep them coming!!
Merlin you're the man.
Cool looking rig trailer hand cars.
That fruit picking reminds me of my childhood back in the back in 1960 and Northern Cal.
Go along Country Roads first fruit trees growing on the edge of the road. Apples pears plums grapes. You could really fill up an empty out.
Good Times.
Used to be a lot of Hop Olaf Barnes kills. Summer still there mostly grapes a lot of wineries.
Kind of ruined things.
Cuz I ruined the scenery of the side of the hills now you got grapevines.
I lived about a 50 ft from Fred MacMurray property.
The mountain and this Ranch was about a half a mile us.
We had prune Orchard.
Ride along the Russian River.
His Sports sat right at the edge there's a spot fixed up like a little parkour you coming to Summertime and have his big parties. Summertime once in a while you'd see him drive by and his old Jeep one branch to the other.
Thank you Merlin for the adventures. Have a
Safe trip back home.🤙🏾👍🏽✋🏽
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Lots of comments here, all good. You are doing something right. Keep passing on the love of the old cars to the upcoming generations. One of them will do their turn & pass it on again. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful place Merlin. Great stories and Great memories !! thank you for bringing all this Americana to us out here in the East...Oh my gosh I know that running up a tree and running people over gear. I was driving a model T stacked with hay out of a field. It was a beautiful restored truck with a 6 cylinder in it. Ralph Bronson (yes Charles Bronson's cousin) asked if I knew how to drive and I said yes. I knew but I hadn't tried yet..lol I got in the cab and started going and then I hit the clutch but it was low gear and I drove out over the hill and knocked several layers of bale hay off with the telephone wires..
Interference with the camera could be LED lighting. They look like big florescent lamps but could be LED. They interfere with radio as well. Noisy. Thanks for the video!! 😎👍. The mini 18 wheeler is cool!!!
well, again thank you for GREAT VIDEO, I thought trip across from Ohio was wonderful. Now with GREAT personal History about growing up in good Utah. what a hoot, esp. with picking fruit. This old fart of 78 thanks you, again. what a talent, you both are. God bless !!!
Beautiful, thanks for sharing your great adventures, ❤️🙏
Long drive to the E side of Zion National Park, I'm certain the public was thrilled with the 3 vehicles that landed on the field, Merlins 'magic time machines'; that brings the 'old' back to life. It's amazing he transports & displays the old vehicles that still run, and allows 'characters' like "Matt" to jump in the drivers seat, pull the levers and go. Thanks for the video and story telling, very enjoyable.
That semi is the coolest thing ever. Love it. 👌
Wonderful content.
That's a whole Lotta nice Merlin
You've got the best old school rigs. I'm hoping to meet you some day
Awesome 🇺🇲
Ah...YES...memories... us old people do it a bunch!
Thank you for sharing your experience and local history. Very special. I will stop by when I'm in the area.
The car show was awesome. It was an impressive sight to see your collection. As usual you didn't disappoint.
The first road trip with the mini semi was a success. Love your channel
M n D really enjoy the channel
This trip has really put a big smile on my face, offering up your vehicle for someone to drive and the smile on his face. Fixing a vehicle that has been sitting since 1960. Your story about your first job, going on a bandit run picking fruit. And when you pulled into the last seeing those and the love that I have for the same type holding back the tears so much joy..