We Drove 13 Hours To Get This....And It Was TOTALLY Worth It!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Today we head to Havasu to drop some stuff off to Merlin's Old School Garage and he surprises us with something to take back home! Check it out!
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Definitely subscribing!!!! He’s got some cool stuff!
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Countdown to Matt getting a bigger blown engine.....
Stories with Bruce:
Back in the 60's my dad heard of Lake Havasu, the town was just getting started back then. Didn't even have a High School yet. Was bussing the High School kids to Kingman. My dad wanted to open a HVAC shop as they didn't have one at the time. So we took a trip from the Bootheel of Missouri to check it out. My mom was shocked to not see any grass, anywhere! We were driving around the neighborhoods looking at houses and she saw a beautiful green lawn up the road. That's the kind of yard I want if we move here. Got up to the yard and it was green rocks instead of grass. My mom said that's it, no trees, no grass, we're not moving here. Left town and headed to my uncle's house in Texas to visit.
Side story from Bruce. I was old enough to read the maps we had. I looked and told dad we would be going within @ 100 miles from the Grand Canyon could we go by and let me see it, just take a look then we can go. It didn't happen. So it was a running joke for the rest of his life that we shared that he didn't take me to see the Grand Canyon.
We did get to see the London Bridge blocks with all the numbers on them scattered across the desert.
Thanks for reading. Bruce AKA Moose
That’s pretty funny. I’ve lived in Vegas for over 11 years and have still not seen the Grand Canyon. One of these days haha 😆
Where’s the Grand Canyon at? Is it by Hendo?
@@jasoncampbell4723 not sure what towns it is close to. Never been. Lol
I was being ridiculous, I’ve been to the Grand Canyon several times.
With the story's in the video and the story's in the comments this is like a 3 course meal of entertainment!!! Yeah I've driven within however miles that the Grand Canyon is from the interstate probably almost a dozen times but I've still never had a chance to go see it!!!
It's on my bucket list along with going to Moab and gonna try to do the Rubicon Trail at least once more before I can't do stuff like that anymore. (I have traveled it end to end in a Toyota about 3-1/2 times during two separate trips there b4 the summer of 2008,but I haven't been there since b4 I got my Cherokee.)
Hopefully I'll at least be able to go look around Moab during Easter even though I won't be in the Jeep to actually take a lot of the trails but I'll drive on whatever I can with what I'm taking to the car show coming up.
My goodness, Merlin is a friend to have. And, just imagine the edumacation young Mr. Landon is getting. As well, I notice Paul is grinning like a mule eating briars. Thirteen hours was well worth it and thank you for taking us along.
Paul and Merlin are living the gear head's dream. I'm jealous!
Merlin's neighbors must love him 🤣🤣 . I could almost feel that engine through my phone 😁 , that's gonna look good in the Chevy truck
Now I know why I love this channel so much . It's like visiting family ! The stories , rivalry , the love ... Thank you for sharing the memories with us . Can't wait to see the builds .
Merlin is a Magician & Paul is the Wizard!! Michelle is Hilarious and Lando is very Fortunate 🇺🇸 Love the Family vlogs & channel 💪 Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸
:) Jesse
This was my favorite Michelle and Paul story. Keep um coming.
Merlin's a pretty cool guy, I'm already subscribed, your blessed and favored Paul, I can't wait to see what he does with Lando's 454 big-block, and seeing Landon taking a more active part in the video's has been great, all you guys are awesome, thanks for sharing.
Merlin is a cool guy, it’s great to see different people on the channel.
Merling is boring at best
Merlin is a good story teller. And, his stuff starts!
We need more of Merlin, what a cool guy to have in the family.
You are 100% correct the sound of open headers will always bring a smile ear-to-ear to your face and give you that little adrenaline rush
Merlin seems like a super fun dude and an awesome guy to have on your side. I’m excited to see this truck build now. That diesel golf cart though, what a hoot!
You guys are living my dream. In another life I'd love to be doing what you all are doing. I really miss the western US. I live in the midwest now and watching everything rust out here is so disappointing. I keep telling my wife I want to road trip out to SW Utah and maybe meet you all and have a Fab Rats burger at Archies. Thanks for this channel so I can live vicariously through you.
I got to do that a week ago. Popped in and said hello to Paul and Randal then went and had me a Fab Rats burger at Archie's. Doesn't get much better!!
I like Merlin he seems like a "Wizard" at mechanics. Every motor he has or touches runs instantly. Walks around his realm turning keys and pushing buttons and everything magically runs .
"The Wizard of Havasu "
Okay Paul, I really like your channel. You guys do some really cool stuff. I really get a kick out of the way you guys all get along and Michelle does a great job editing...but, I really love Merlin, he is the bomb! He`s right on point about so many things, like once you`ve driven a blown motor natural aspiration just isn`t enough. Or once you`ve driven an alcohol burner gas just ain`t powerful enough. And the yard full of toys, well that just says it all
Yeah, Merlin definitely earned a sub from me. I can't wait to see his new stuff, and i'll probably binge a bit of his old content in the coming days.
More Merlin!
Gas is for cleaning parts, alcohol is for drinking, nitromethane is for racing.
I could feel that thru the video! Nothing speaks to "off the hook" power like a blower'd motor! Thanks for the tour Merlin~
Wow... Merlin really does have quite the collection... and soooo well organized too...
Recently lost my dad, and rehashing old memories of him, is how I get thru the trama of it all! I know its been rough for you, and i want you to know, you aren't alone brother!
I remember Havasu with one stopsign. Saw the "storage yard" with the London Bridge stones all laid out, ready for assembly.
We were visiting Lake Havasu City in 1995.
We were walking around the area there about 6:00 pm.
What a great place to go see and visit.
There was an older couple there who in WW II always worried about that bridge getting blown up.
They stopped us an asked if we would take a picture of them, in front of the London Bridge in its new location.
What a treat to hear “Old Stories” from times past. A blessing to meet such a loving Older couple… Still in love… too cool!!
Paul grinning like a kid on Christmas morning through most of the video! 😀
Looking forward to seeing that motor in the truck!
You could tell Paul was extremely impressed with Merlin. I was too.
Paul and Merlin are 100 percent correct on open header. Always brings a smile to my face. I can't wait to see that motor in the truck.
I simply adored the story with young Paul and Merlin and their dads and also enjoyed seeing Paul and Michelle pictures from their youth. 🥰
The old pictures of Paul and Michelle are so cool! Really interesting to see the pictures and get little stories like that. Makes me feel even closer to people that already kinda feel like family because I watch so much. Haha. Do some more of those here and there, that’d be great.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ They were soooo young (babies).
I watch all your videos and my favorite part about them all is how you include your family in it. Family is the most important. Much love
I wish there was a "Love this Video" button, because this was a lot of fun to watch. What an awesome family. Lots of smiles here!!
That Merlin diesel go-cart was a surprise and then some. What a fun visit. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle, "I know, I know, it's a 405!" I literally spewed sweet tea out my nose! She's definitely a keeper!
Paul and Michele, This 60 year old fella has enjoyed every video of your you tube channel that ive seen, Michele you young lady are beyond beautiful, this video i have to say was your best one so far, reminiscing old times with paul and merlin, aslo seeing you and paul in old fotos.
What a wonderful family you have Paul. God bless you Kids. Steve and JuneBug Hoover, livin life in Beaumont Cally. 32 years of marriage for us. JuneBug i love you so much
Merlin is awesome. Definitely, Need to see more of him. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
I'm grinning from ear to ear listening to those motors and watching the joy glowing from you all.
Always love storytime with Paul & Michelle ( and friends!)! 🥰
Hard to beat the sound and feel of open headers! 👍👍 He may laugh at us in the winter, but we can laugh when he's 125° in the summer! 😂
Paul and Michelle, great to see some pictures of you all in the younger days. Awesome that Lan is sharing the experiences with you! Cherish the time. Merlin is awesome, love the "Make it Run Again" episodes with Steve Darnell of Welderup. Blessings!
This was an absolutely a great video Paul. Merlin was right you had a big smile on your face when you heard that engine start up. My wife and I truly enjoy your videos seeing yourself your wife and your crew.
I can’t wait for that motor be put in, when you revved it up I just got the biggest smile on my face there is nothing like the sound of a proper supercharged V8 and that barn find truck is the perfect home for that engine.
Your family is so entertaining and fun to watch! Thank you for sharing your life with us. 😍
I have accumulated the sub list since watching the first vlog on the Golden Nugget. You guys are the greatest and I truly enjoy all of you, Matt's, Robbie, Mischief Maker and now Merlin. Thanks for inviting us into your lives.
So cool to see the stuff that Paul's cousin has. That new engine is awesome! I can see Paul's smile, and the gears turning in his head on the build for that old truck. This is going to be exciting! Can't wait to watch!
That was sweet about you and Michelle talk about when you 1st met. I like the shop Cause owns. The golf cart is sweet.
There's always one more thing happening on this channel that we can't wait to see! And, WOW! Havasu has changed since I was there. Thinking back,..... that was 38-39 years ago. I guess it would change a little in that time. Dang! Feelin old.
I actually knew an old carpenter who had worked putting the London Bridge back together. He's been gone many years now but this brought his memory back.
I laughed my butt off at when he took off in that diesel golf cart🤣 What a cool guy, wrenching must just run in the blood line in Paul’s family. Wow!
I'm glad you got to see the London Bridge on Lake Havasu. It's actually fascinating how they took it down by pieces, and numbered it and then reassembled it. I got to visit there in 1976, and it's one of the more memorable things on the trip.
You guys are living a good life and have so many wonderful adventures.
Love the content.
Great Guy, Great Place. A+ for NEAT. For those too young to remember, the Chevy 348 and 409's looked the same sorta but the 409 Dip Stick was on the Pass. side. Had a 400/409 in my '63 Chevy SS convertible. Awesome. Thanks Merlin and Rats.
The stories are just another part of your channel that I love.
Oh ya blower motor is awesome. I could feel that in Minnesota.
Minnesota check in!
WOW!! This is probably, NO, this is the coolest video of special people and "stuff" I have experienced. Thanks for sharing! Well done to the FR family.
Thanks SO much for the "uncorked header" moments. reminded me of building my 67 slant 6 into a race motor. Everybody thought it had a 440. Smiles for miles! Looking forward to smoky burnouts; do the first ones on old tires, not nice new ones.
Havasu is great in the Winter ! The Summer is the Flip side ! But it is a Great place for Fun in the Sun ! Another Great Build in the future ! Thanks for sharing !
Loved that Lando was thinking safety while loading engine into truck. High visibility shoes, who'd of thunk.
Thank-you Paul and Michelle :) Great Video and big thanks to cousin Merlin that was very generous of you. I'm looking forward to the up coming build. :) :)
That was an awesome video!! Merlin has a great collection of stuff.. if he doesn't have his own channel, he needs one! I'm eager to see the build on his miniature semi. And that's a major score of a motor for the pickup!
His channel is old school garage
There is a link to subscribe a the beginning/top of comments.
Paul to go to Havasu from Las Vegas you go towards Searchlight then to Needles. I lived in Havasu before the bridge and watched the whole thing going up. My Mom had a column in the local newspaper and they told her they were going to buy the bridge. So Mom got to be the first person to talk about it the press. And Lake Havasu has never been the same since.
FABRATS: they do it so nice I watch it twice 😎
I could feel it🎉
I also like that they have well grounded kids that will help out and work and enjoy helping dad. Huge thing in these crazy times. Rock on all fabrats
heyyyyy thanks for the upload just in time for my 15 min break at work, love you guys have a good morning
Gotta love it, I'm watching as I finish getting ready for work 😂
This is HANDS DOWN my favorite Fab Rats story. You guy's are so lucky. I always wanted family like yours.
Another awesome video. Lots of good info and amazing engines. I remember when the 409 was the new hot engine in the mid 60's. Once the 427 came out. No one ran 409 again in the Detroit area. Thanks for bringing back soon old memories.
When I said, “348 or 409”, the wife said, “It’s gotta be a 409 if it belongs to Merlin!” Was she right? 52 years!
Lake Havasu, Arizona, has you crossing into Arizona, then through Las Vegas, then into California, then back into Arizona. Pretty interesting route!
This is why I love this channel. I get to learn new and interesting things by interesting people!
I'm hooked on FAB RATS love watching PAULS imagination come out look at YOTA its AWESOME. Saw when you all ran into Merlin at King of the Mountain. Had to put MERLINS OLD SCHOOL GARAGE into my UA-cam hes a hoot. Can't wait till Paul's working the old truck & puts that motor into it. Great videos Michelle ! I can see Paul's showing Landon the way just like Paul's dad taught him. Thanks for the smiles
I was really rooting for Michelle on name that engine. The song, the all purpose cleaner, I was saying "she's got this " nope wrong again. But that's okay cause she's got a great family and that's a great accomplishment.
405 😂🤣😂🤣
So far everyone from your guys’ family that has been introduced to the Chanel is just an amazing super cool person. Paul’s family is so wholesome and you can feel their love through the camera. It’s really something special.
I bet Merlin's neighbors love him! Lol, besides being hilarious his assortment of loud toys is gotta be a crowd pleaser...
This video was the best!!! If I don't retire in Utah, Havasu was #2. Nice to know there are people like this there!
Great video. Really like that engine, going to make the little truck an awesome build. 👌 Take care 👍
Not only does Merlin have a yard full of cool toys, they start right up and run!! Mad respect Merlin, I'm headed to your channel right now to subscribe!
I love how every engine in Merlin’s lineup starts instantly.
We enjoyed Stories with Merlin and visiting his shop. London Bridge was cool too. We enjoy being with your family.
When Merlin hit the gas on the golf cart and Michelle screamed, I laughed my butt off!!!
I have seen that Diesel boat on Havasu. I had no Idea it was your brother ! One thing old Merlin is leaving out is it's 120 degrees during the summer ! So enjoy it while it's cool Merlin !
Merlin is Paul's cousin
Okay thanks. That makes the cutting fire wood story make more sense.
"The seats are squishy!" LOL!! Paul, you are a lucky man to have such a great wife! Love your channel- you guys are always entertaining! Keep up the terrific work! My mechanic son + I are huge fans from Alberta, Canada. I can def relate to Merlin's dislike for winter!!
Thoroughly enjoy every single time we get a glimpse into Paul's and Michelle's younger, more innocent years - yep, that's right I'm a nosey SOB! 😂 Appreciate it you'll!! Love the security you have, which doesn't surprise me one bit why I follow your channel and that's because we seem to have got a similar mentality that's needed to we true and honest to yourself, regardless of what the rest have to say!!!
Can't imagine how Merlin's neighbors react whenever he fires ANYTHING up!
Exactly my thoughts. Open headers in the suburbs? Hope there aren't too many Karens there....
I’ve watched this video before, but no matter if I’ve seen it already, it’s still kool to watch again. I didn’t subscribe to Merlin ‘s channel the first time watching this, but I just subscribed now! Lookin forward to watching Merlin’s channel. Landon is So lucky to have a dad with the huge garage and space, and a dad/ Paul that can teach him the ropes. 🤙😎
We need Merlin on the channel more often
Morning Fab Rats Family!!!
you KNOW David and Sherm are grinning as much as Paul seeing that motor Merlin hooked you up with for the '42....
OMG!!! what a beast that little truck is going to be when you get it finished!!
Can't wait to see all the toys at the Easter Jamboree.
Stay Frosty..
Keep your head on a swivel...
Sending Prayers and MUCH LOVE with angels to watch over all your adventures!!! 🙏❤👼👼❤🙏
Love you, Mary Pat!
If Merlin takes up golf, he can get in all 18 holes in an hour!
Once. After he burns out all over the turf, he's banned, and after driving his cart those electric carts just will not cut it.
Wow.you'r cousin has some cool toys. All those old rust free cars
I love watching your chanel. You inspire me to do work on my 54 Chevy pick up. AKA - O'l Beater. This truck has been in my Garage for 30 years easy. I worked for the airlines. You got it lay offs, strikes etc. I am now retired from American in Miami. And the O'l Beater is getting worked on.thanks to you. I wasn't to tow it to my house in Loretto. Tennessee. The real USA. Thanks for the inspiration. Hi to your cousin!!
We really enjoyed this video. The historical information and stories were great. All this time I thought that "London Bridge" was just a funny children's song! Thankfully it didn't "fall down" while you were driving over it. :)
My wife said that she went to Lake Havasu back in the late 1990's when she was a teenager. Her older brother was living in Kingman at the time.
Your cuz has some pretty nice rides too. Love the road trip. The smiles on your faces when you started the blower was priceless.
That was one hack of a fun rode trip, take a motor down and come home with one. Loved see all the old trucks.
Cool story about the bridge & channel work!
Didn't know some of that stuff!!
Love Havasu!!
That look on Paul's face hearing that motor says it all!
You won't believe me but that old Chevy truck body next to the Saguaro cactus used to be mine when it was still all in one piece. I sold the frame, motor and under carriage to one person and the body to someone else. I lived in Chino Valley AZ then and was given it by the little old lady across the road from my house. Her husband used to drive it. Wow! that was 37 years ago. I recognize the dent on the back of the cab above the window.
That was a cool story about y’all dad’s… dragging that truck loaded with firewood out of the woods… for miles… they sounded like smart guys… awesome video.. thanks guys…
It's true that an uncorked motor gets your heart pumping and puts a smile on your face!
Good Morning
Thanks for sharing your life with us as afather of two boys I can appreciate it all.
Michelle and You have raised some good kids they will make you proud
Thanks for sharing your adventures and life
God Bless
I've been subscribed for quite awhile now, Love the channel... I don't ever recall Paul being so "giddy" looking. He was holding back, but you could definitely see that little kid at Christmas look and glow about him. HP does that to a person. LOL
Definitely one of my top 3 favorite Fab Rat videos of all time. Genuine reactions, you can't script that or act that good! Great job. Can't wait to see it in action.
First time I saw Merlin was on Finnegan's Garage. Shortly before I discovered Fab Rats. He gave an awesome interview about his boat. He is great on camera.
I bet his neighbors just love him when he fires everything up and revs the motors as loud as he can.
Hey Paul // Michelle & Landon !! Great video & thanks for the ride !! Cool to see ALL that Merlin has in his yard !! Have a good week & NOW ,Another project to finish !! HAHA
OMG Merlin is awesome 👍 the engine for the '42 Chevy pickup is going to be a screamer! Beautiful weather and a nice break for you guys! Michelle and you and Landon had a great ride in the golf cart! Making good memories ♥️
I'm 78 now, raised in Anaheim, wasn't Doug's headers around there? My older brother and I worked at Weber Speed Equipment in Santa Ana early 60s. Chet Herbert cams was near 101 fwy, on Manchester, been in Tony Nancy's on Woodman in Sherman Oaks also. This vid brings back memories. Back then I drove a 47 Merc Woodie. SD that b4 Asian VAcation. With 39 Ford full race flattish 3 on the floor 39 tranny.
So cool to see Cummins references. Cant wait to see the new rollback rig finished. I work for Cummins so always enjoy seeing and hearing people use our products! Really enjoy that channel. Keep up the great content.
Love the pics from yesteryear....you guys always seem so happy. I wish more people had your alls disposition. The world would be a better place. Plus you guys live in some of the most beautiful land of our great country.
What a nice guy with lot’s of toys, old friends are great to have especially when he has a blower motor 👍 love the video guy’s and gal
My Sub list is getting longer because you guys introduce us to some cool people. Will be visiting Merlin to see how that mini semi comes alone. Love the old pictures of you and Paul back in the day. My wife and I, with a few friends, did the eight-day rafting trip, back in 2012. I was 60 and one of the youngest on that trip. I too tell people if you have the chance, take it and go, you won't ever forget it. We didn't think we would like Lave Falls but every one of us said the same thing when coming out of it all wet and cold, can we go back and do it again. The oldest person on the trip was 86 years old and on her 14th trip down the river. Thanks for sharing and taking us across the London Bridge.
This was a cool video. Thanks for introducing us to Merlin. We took a 3 week trip to Utah and Arizona this past summer. We had made plans to camp at Whitmore Point on the Grand Canyon which would mean we had to drive through Bar 10 Ranch. We had to change plans and didn’t make it there but it’s cool to hear you had worked there.
Merlin guest starring on the channel is awesome. You guys rock, super entertained!