I'm Turning This 6x6 Spud Truck Into My Next Off Road Rig!

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  • @TheAntinowherelane
    @TheAntinowherelane Před rokem +2707

    I'm suddenly remembering 3 very large sets of axles Tom bought while Matt was away. Now Tom has Matt going to Idaho to get this truck...I see who the real master mind is on this one lol

    • @giaxxone
      @giaxxone Před rokem +144

      I think you’re on to something. A 6x6x6 wheel steer food truck.. seems like a Tom kind of idea.

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 Před rokem +138

      Even when they were first starting the wrecker Matt mentioned wanting a 6x6 rollback for side by sides.

    • @ScottDLR
      @ScottDLR Před rokem +12

      Good catch!

    • @ExploringCabinsandMines
      @ExploringCabinsandMines Před rokem +35

      What ? no computer or thousands of sensors ? does it have lane control or air bags ? it's perfect !!

    • @timothygeiger8271
      @timothygeiger8271 Před rokem +50

      @@philb5593 exactly what i was thinking, the axles Tom bought awhile back, put a bed on it & they have the perfect off road rollback

  • @anthonycrumb9810
    @anthonycrumb9810 Před rokem +125

    "Well yea you tried to climb a rock wall with a spud truck" long dramatic pause "I shouldn't have done that"
    i simply LOVE the interactions between Matt and Tom Tom and dichotomy of their approach to things. Been watching for a about year and this team always delivers, for their customers, themselves, their community, and their viewers.

    • @chaseferguson5412
      @chaseferguson5412 Před 11 měsíci +3

      It's awesome I would've done it to I'm mean it's just a toy right now she's not a tool yet so might as well treat it like one and have your fun if it hasn't broke yet with a smile on your face that sounds like a future you problem 😅

  • @John-tz3ii
    @John-tz3ii Před 8 měsíci +42

    I’m dying to hear the update on this. I know Matt prefers gas for the off-road rigs but an LBZ / Allison combo with the military axles would be killer. Imagine if all three axles had steering ? At least two winches on the deck with two more on the sides, one in front and one wedged between the frame in back. I imagine a wheel lift would get wrecked off-road. Can’t wait to see this project from start to finish ! Be safe.

    • @DavidH373
      @DavidH373 Před 5 měsíci

      Me too, just got into this channel and went searching for it. Still nothing.

  • @drummerdude134
    @drummerdude134 Před 9 měsíci +26

    what happened to this build?

  • @Baer1990
    @Baer1990 Před rokem +102

    "They shorten easier than they stretch" 😂
    Comedy gold is always with some shopkeeper in a little town

  • @cliffstevenson5773
    @cliffstevenson5773 Před rokem +160

    Tom and Matt make a good team. Tom smiles indulgently, and never insists the complete unreasonableness of Matt's ideas. A perfect enabler.

  • @dirtleg13
    @dirtleg13 Před rokem +12

    When you started the mileage question it reminded me of a trip I had to make in a similar truck with a box on it back in 93. I was thinking 6. Drove from Yuba City Ca to Austin Tx. 2 full days of driving. Top speed of 50-55 depending on the grade. Averaged about 5 mpg. Thanks for sharing your trip. Brought back some memories.

  • @king_bucket
    @king_bucket Před rokem +28

    Matt and Tom almost have a kind of Top Gear chemistry and I am all here for it

  • @mikereyda820
    @mikereyda820 Před rokem +339

    I think this would be a good rig for those military axles you guys picked up on Matt’s last trip away.

    • @WilliamL1988
      @WilliamL1988 Před rokem +45

      I was thinking, I wonder if that’s what those axles were really for.

    • @JohnDoe-vj9wn
      @JohnDoe-vj9wn Před rokem +26

      Cant wait to see how those military axles look when Matt drops the frame on them for a test fit!

    • @williamd1891
      @williamd1891 Před rokem +34

      One does not simply attach these axles to the frame. One attaches the frame to these axles.

    • @Crewsy
      @Crewsy Před rokem +29

      I’m pretty sure that was already the plan for those axles.
      You may have noticed that the derby car was sitting in the tow yard and it wasn’t already destroyed so I think it’s safe to ASSume that the potato truck was already in the yard when the axles were delivered.
      Just a hunch. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @micahsapwell7494
      @micahsapwell7494 Před rokem +18

      This was my first thought they bought 3 axles and now they have a vehicle with 3 axles also Paul is making an off-road roll back

  • @kevinayers1528
    @kevinayers1528 Před rokem +48

    Killer truck , my thoughts would be to shorten the wheelbase about two feet. Put a roll back on it and a front axle and transfer case . Plus it will ride much better with some weight on it . Thanks for the great content .

    • @Gamerboy-je9or
      @Gamerboy-je9or Před rokem +2

      I was thinking about this exactly

    • @dubious6718
      @dubious6718 Před rokem

      or just buy a rollback.

    • @kylewallin683
      @kylewallin683 Před rokem +1

      @@dubious6718they have a rollback they need a off-road rollback for smaller vehicles

    • @dubious6718
      @dubious6718 Před rokem

      @Little Miracles I'm commenting on the guy saying they should turn it into a rollback..

    • @dubious6718
      @dubious6718 Před rokem

      @@kylewallin683 So buy a 4-wheel drive rollback and put bigger wheels on it.

  • @BlowGasGarage
    @BlowGasGarage Před 5 měsíci +7

    What happened to this build?

  • @markdyer6166
    @markdyer6166 Před rokem +46

    Great video. The title says 10x10 but it is really a 6x4 (6 wheel positions and 4 of them drive). Will be interesting to see what you do with it. I'll be watching.

  • @fredism1960
    @fredism1960 Před rokem +167

    It would make a great off-road roll back for broken side-by-sides.

    • @davidshaw9173
      @davidshaw9173 Před rokem +8

      Agreed They need something to be able to get bigger side-by-side.

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 Před rokem +2

      Bigger and easier to load

    • @andrewk8636
      @andrewk8636 Před rokem +4

      Gonna need some baloon tires for sand for the weight

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 Před rokem +27

      @@andrewk8636those extra MRAP axles they bought, and probably the same tires as the wrecker

    • @bldmyamean8352
      @bldmyamean8352 Před rokem +1

      Bet the pros never considered this one!

  • @jimstcyr
    @jimstcyr Před rokem +34

    The look of pure joy and wonderment on Matt's face at the 29:18 mark while saying "it's doing it! It's an off road rig." is awesome.

  • @clintonstewart4786
    @clintonstewart4786 Před rokem +5

    The “2speed” shifter on the axle is actually the power divider lock…. A 2 speed is on the bottom right side of the diff and it will be on both axles…. It’s going to be a fun build!!

  • @jimbruneau6769
    @jimbruneau6769 Před 10 měsíci

    You won't be able to steer with locks on the steer axle, that's why the Mfgs don't offer steer axle locks on modern 4x4's.
    I've driven 6x4 (no power steer axle) cement mixers with both rear axle locked in and it took 3 football fields to get it to turn, with 4 sets of dual tires pushing it straight ahead.
    So with the mixers, you don't lock in the rear axles until you get stuck and can't move. Then you lock them in to get unstuck (hopefully), get moving again, and unlock them on the move so you can steer until you hit the next bog. Even with the locking rears you usually end up hooked to a heavy chain to a front end loader or excavator...
    Have fun!

  • @josiatokirina1788
    @josiatokirina1788 Před rokem +34

    I could hang out with Matt and his gang for hours! Thank You for sharing all your adventures and everything you do, and for letting us be a part of your world.

  • @Charles_Mulberry_7977
    @Charles_Mulberry_7977 Před rokem +44

    Big thank you to all the farmers all over the globe. They keep us fed.

    • @LJK319
      @LJK319 Před rokem

      Shut up and eat

  • @weshedges5306
    @weshedges5306 Před rokem +10

    I bet you some people ask, how many off-road recovery can you watch. I say all of them. It’s not a recovery it’s an adventure. Thanks Matts off-road recovery and crew.

  • @anthonylafayette5581
    @anthonylafayette5581 Před rokem +5

    Definitely would be a great flat bed recovery vehicle, also would be nice to use for picking up materials and what not.

  • @shirajulislam3215
    @shirajulislam3215 Před rokem +58

    I got a feeling those massive axles you guys bought when matt was out of town are somehow are gonna make there way on this truck

  • @DriveCarToBar
    @DriveCarToBar Před rokem +59

    The best part of the video was Matt's face when they first took off down the dirt trail and the truck was bouncing like crazy. It's that moment right before the radio fell on the dog that Matt knew he had made a mistake. Peanut also decided that it would be better to sit next to Tom as talkyboxes to the dome are not in the interests of a goodest girl.

  • @TheShazam12
    @TheShazam12 Před rokem +1

    That Hendrickson RT walking beam suspension is pretty rough riding and it's articulation leaves a little to be desired in uneven terrain. You might consider a 4 spring equalizer type. Just a thought.

  • @donwheeler1683
    @donwheeler1683 Před měsícem

    Love it! Training our whole lives to read the gas gauge! Have seen the last of this build, but just now discovered the start of the project. 😁

  • @GO-xs8pj
    @GO-xs8pj Před rokem +155

    Matt was having so much fun. It is great to see guys who don't get stressed AT ALL by mechanical problems.

    • @younghex9577
      @younghex9577 Před rokem +3

      I get stressed from mechanical problems because I don't know how to fix them all. But the goal is to learn

    • @timk4452
      @timk4452 Před rokem +2

      He seems to be great guy, with a great sense of humor, I hope that dig on Jaymie's dad was just good natured ribbing...if not maybe an apology?, need to treat family with respect. If it was a joke he would get, which could be very likely, no worries.

    • @johndoucette5479
      @johndoucette5479 Před rokem +1

      Matt, maybe it should be an off road 4 x 4 rollback

  • @WanderingVagabondYT
    @WanderingVagabondYT Před rokem +195

    I love the friendship that we get to see grow between Matt and Tom. 🤝

    • @hidel308
      @hidel308 Před rokem +5

      You guys are hilarious. That “later suckers” from Tom, as you guys try to get away, then his confession of doubt, had me cracking up! Thanks guys. Let the good times roll!

    • @calholli
      @calholli Před rokem +5

      Tom is the engineer to Matts fab design.. two peas in a pot of corn.

    • @stevevandine8592
      @stevevandine8592 Před rokem +1

      There was alot of old snow plow trucks used here as potato trucks but the open differential rear ends leave us running for cover when fields get damp lol stay on dry and even surfaces unless you get a 4x4 conversation there are some of them out there like I say lots of communities used them as plow rigs

    • @kylancook3477
      @kylancook3477 Před rokem +5

      ​@@stevevandine8592he's got 3 military axles that are insane I bet are going under this

    • @danielrongo2367
      @danielrongo2367 Před rokem +1

      ❤❤❤

  • @treedirt10000
    @treedirt10000 Před rokem +17

    You guys get to do the coolest stuff. That truck did way better than I expected out there. Keep it coming and I wish I could join you.

  • @CarbonGlassMan
    @CarbonGlassMan Před rokem +1

    My dad once replaced a piston on the side of the interstate. You got to love guys that can fix the car or truck on the side of the road and keep going.

  • @eazybr6xzz
    @eazybr6xzz Před rokem +50

    Those huge military axles the guys received when matt left on this truck is going to make the wrecker look like a regular truck

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 Před rokem +3

      The heavy wrecker will almost be a toy compared to this 6x6. I assume it will be on the same 54 inch tires.

    • @TBFroody
      @TBFroody Před rokem +4

      If they make this a 6x6 I will lose my mind

    • @MyLifeThai371
      @MyLifeThai371 Před rokem +7

      I think they are competing for business with "heavyDsparks" giant wrecker.

    • @SimonBauer7
      @SimonBauer7 Před rokem

      ​@@TBFroodyhave to pretty much unless you shorten it. no drive on the front axle makes off road bad so you have to go 6x6

    • @eazybr6xzz
      @eazybr6xzz Před rokem +1

      Looks like this is going to be the razor sxs recovery rollback/flatbed truck which makes it moor awesome

  • @DadCMusic
    @DadCMusic Před rokem +54

    Tom is the perfect compliment to Matt. Love watching you guys navigate adventures together.

  • @TheShazam12
    @TheShazam12 Před rokem +2

    C'mon Matt! As a retired district manager for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Freightliner/Western Star, I have to call you on the "10x10" headline. The truck you have there is a 6x6. Truck configuration is stated by wheel positions, not number of rims and tires. If the chassis had three tires and rims at each wheel position, it would still be a 6x6.. I know I'm more than a bit pedantic about this subject, but it just chaps my hide to see a 6x6 called a 10x10. Sorry!

  • @joffreyjo4076
    @joffreyjo4076 Před 6 měsíci

    You all look like such a bunch of sweet people. Always smiley eyes and good mood, very humble and making the most out of simple things...
    Very heartwarming!
    Awesome trucks, recoveries and projects!

  • @jrbrumley9334
    @jrbrumley9334 Před rokem +48

    Matt and Tom, you make a hilarious team! Keep up the good work and thanks for taking us along! J.R.

  • @Benlucky13
    @Benlucky13 Před rokem +254

    A 6x6 rollback would be pretty badass, super handy for side by sides

    • @thebriefcase2.0
      @thebriefcase2.0 Před rokem +7

      Exactly what I was thinking.

    • @scottsigmon3007
      @scottsigmon3007 Před rokem +10

      Definitely need to turn it into a crew cab and shorten the frame a little

    • @ajaxracing
      @ajaxracing Před rokem +8

      I think make it large enough to haul a truck if needed

    • @SethDStanley
      @SethDStanley Před rokem

      My thoughts exactly, though I don't know if the high center of gravity of a loaded rollback would limit it's angle of attack and such.

    • @Posting-Maharashtra
      @Posting-Maharashtra Před rokem

      Merlin has a video posted with a good amount of bad donkeys.. real donkeys

  • @teppotulppu1603
    @teppotulppu1603 Před rokem +3

    That was problem solving at its best. Analyze how and why it went out, find a problem and repair it with tools and equipments what are available. Excellent job sir!😎

  • @a_blaser
    @a_blaser Před rokem +2

    What a fun ride! I grew up driving these style of spud trucks in potato harvest. So fun. Seeing you drive one of these off road was next level!!

  • @woodmanengineering9708
    @woodmanengineering9708 Před rokem +29

    The old C50 trucks were/ are cool. But now thanks to Mat and Tom my 3 C50's just doubled in value. I feel so much more valuable now!! Good choice guys.

    • @swamp-yankee
      @swamp-yankee Před rokem +1

      They put Detroit’s in them too right? Feel like the one at my neighbors place has a giant diesel

    • @PatientXero607
      @PatientXero607 Před rokem +2

      @@swamp-yankee Nah, C60's/C70's were gassers. 366/427 Industrial engines. C50's I think did have the 4-53 Detroit.

    • @jeremyspecce
      @jeremyspecce Před rokem

      It’s like when Whistlin’ Diesel bought the Toyota Hilux, the value went through the roof.

    • @swamp-yankee
      @swamp-yankee Před rokem

      @@PatientXero607 he’s definitely got a c50, and a long wheel base giant ford with some old diesel under the hood too. They’re in great shape but a lot of those farm trucks that are on the road around here are crazy clapped. Saw a clutch off one at my friends shop that was so destroyed from the linkage getting it stuck in 15th and they limped it up a 800ft rapid elevation change.

    • @PatientXero607
      @PatientXero607 Před rokem

      @@swamp-yankee If it's a Ford 8000, it's more than likely a Cummins Big Cam. C50/C60/C70 are 2-ton trucks, not dump-trucks or haulers that call for the torque of a diesel.

  • @MorganBeahan-lu2il
    @MorganBeahan-lu2il Před rokem +8

    Matt!! I’m a marine diesel mechanic (CAT is my fortè) in sport industry out here on the coast of Texas and currently run a 42 yellowfin (if you fly out I’ll take you fishing). I bet that these ropes would be pretty badass as dock lines to prevent chaffing on tidal surges. I’ll order some ropes and keep you posted. Love you guys and love seeing ingenuity at its absolute finest!!

  • @fingerbear3537
    @fingerbear3537 Před 8 měsíci

    Geee!! I could imagine the Spud Truck as a 6 x 6 roll back tow truck with 60 inch off road tyres, a 25 Litre engine and an 18 speed auto-manual road ranger gearbox with suitable transfer case and multi- speed differentials to suit fast highway and off road speeds with torque to suit.

  • @Zappy1210
    @Zappy1210 Před rokem +2

    Flashbacks of an old C60 Line truck a company I worked for had. I hated the days I'd have to work on pole lights with that thing. 50 mph IS top speed

  • @topher474
    @topher474 Před rokem +45

    Looks like it might make a good flat bed or tilt deck.

    • @originalname9999
      @originalname9999 Před rokem +4

      I just started the vid and in my mind I already see the next video title, "Worlds biggest off road rollback".

    • @ellwoodwolf
      @ellwoodwolf Před rokem

      There off road rollbacks coming, an off road bus, the laymo- he’s gonna have to step up.... off-road hot tub....that’s all I’m saying

  • @stunick1573
    @stunick1573 Před rokem +29

    Happy Fathers day all (Matt, Crew and all fathers), Can't help but wonder what three great big Military axels that just happen to show up a few episodes past are going to wind up getting mounted to. I'm also imagining while watching this episode what size of tire Matt plans to install on this 6x6 truck when it's all said and done. He did mention sand and needs a heavy body truck to pull those school buses and large RY's with toy haulers out of sand.

    • @shunloc9704
      @shunloc9704 Před rokem

      I happen to agree that it would look really good on those MRAP axles

    • @the_retag
      @the_retag Před rokem

      well the heavy wrecker is a lot better than the "classic" rigs already for that

    • @BrokeWrench
      @BrokeWrench Před rokem

      ​@@shunloc9704the wrecker has mrap axles. The 3 new axles are an independent setup meaning they are off a newer oshkosh. Probably one of the big 8x8s

  • @ChiefRickyRC
    @ChiefRickyRC Před 8 měsíci

    I have 30 years experience with these 30' chevys. 2 new ones every 5 years at Gramps logging company. Best bet is have HOOD put a big loader with down riggers on it. We just ran 2wd with extra tag axle on airbags. When i needed more traction i would suck air out of bags lifting the extra roller rear axle up off the ground going from 2x6 to 2x4. When i needed more traction, or to move myself and others i just use the loader to pull myself along, or also turn myself around in a 360. Maybe to heavy for what youre doing, but this truck needs a loader behind the cab. Logging truck style goes anywhere

  • @DaveC2729
    @DaveC2729 Před 6 měsíci

    Watching you drive that thing reminds me of roading the water hauler when I worked construction. I was the only crew driver that had a CDL, everyone else had to have their water haulers transported, but I could drive it wherever. Not sure I _should_ have, since even less worked on it than you've got working on that thing, but it went. I did find out how fast it could go one time. I had always assumed top speed was 45, so imagine my surprise when somebody followed in a pickup one time and I found out it actually topped at 65. I think 45 was its top speed _in reverse;_ it had a second stick that went lo-hi-reverse so the main stick could still go through all 5 gears in reverse, though the ratio was lower. It was a 1979 Mack, formerly a concrete truck I think, and I have no idea how they got it to pass DOT inspections. I assume shenanigans. That old water hauler drove on the rear axles like that thing, though the wheelbase was a lot shorter. It actually wasn't bad off-road, as far as getting stuck. It rode rougher than that thing when it was empty, but put 16 tons of water in it, it'd drive a bit better.

  • @steelmill
    @steelmill Před rokem +26

    Matt and Tom make a good road trip team.That body style truck has always been one of my favorite since I was a little kid.

    • @tiredoldmechanic1791
      @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před rokem +1

      Mine too. To bad they only made that style for 6 years. Then they made the ugly square body for 15 years.

  • @AnthonyNovelli3rd
    @AnthonyNovelli3rd Před rokem +26

    Clearly we must keep up with Paul and his off-road rollback. Imagine how badass it will look with the wrecker loaded on this thing and it acting as a mobile anchor point (and TOOLBOX)? Also start a gofundme for Jefe's clutch pretty soon! Can't wait to see those military axles put to use!

    • @BrokeWrench
      @BrokeWrench Před rokem +2

      Sounds like that bronco is an automatic. Probably would handle thst kind of abuse better of it had a clutch

  • @eekee6034
    @eekee6034 Před měsícem

    I think a lot of engines sound nice, but this one is on another level! ... When idling, anyway ... and the high-speed noise cleared up with the new points.

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 Před rokem

    We stopped in Pocatello, Idaho. The people there were so nice! We ate at a Sizzler Restaurant and it was great. We went to a Tire store and got some repairs on the car. The guy there was really honest and helpful. I agree Idaho was a very friendly state.

  • @jeffreyl4924
    @jeffreyl4924 Před rokem +21

    Climbing rock walls with spud trucks is why we love Matt's Off Road Recovery. They create their own recoveries when there isn't any other ones!

  • @Josh_wardell
    @Josh_wardell Před rokem +14

    I LOVE that these dudes are genuine car guys and overgrown children!
    Stoked just to here the motor run!

    • @deuce100384
      @deuce100384 Před rokem

      You'll never meet a nicer group of guys.

  • @carschmn
    @carschmn Před rokem +8

    The sheer amount of fail in this video is just epic. It looks like a great trip.

  • @coolbreeze4066
    @coolbreeze4066 Před rokem +1

    I drove multiple 5 ton trucks over the years, the best ride out of all of them was the one with air ride suspension

  • @MischiefMakerTV
    @MischiefMakerTV Před rokem +55

    Can’t wait to see how this rig turns out! At least it started off as the right color 😉

  • @986kph
    @986kph Před rokem +19

    I think most of us have a pretty good idea where you're going with this. and are pretty excited to see it.

  • @kevinfalkner1624
    @kevinfalkner1624 Před 6 dny

    As an old dude from a rural community, when I saw that truck I knew 2 things #1 top speed max of 50 mph and #2 about 7 miles to the gallon. Max

  • @Oudeis000
    @Oudeis000 Před rokem +3

    The word technology derives from the Greek word techne meaning art, skill, or know-how. The MORR team are technicians in this ancient sense of the word. I marvel with envy how Matt and Tom maintain such equanimity in a breakdown and even seem to relish it as an intellectually stimulating puzzle whereas my world comes to an end if I have to pull over because I barely know how to pop my hood and use my roadside assistance app. Thank you for letting me vicariously partake in your mechanical achievements!

  • @davidnorthrup3674
    @davidnorthrup3674 Před rokem +9

    I'm a big fan of old school trucks. You have proven that you can build truly amaising rigs by compleatly changing most things around. I would love to see just what you can do keeping the origional engine and transmision! You could add a doubler to reduce the gearing or somthing like that, but keep the old power plant to let people see what it can do. Having all the power makes it easy to do a lot of things. But back when these trucks where new, thant wasn't an option and the old farmers done amaising things with them.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon Před rokem +139

    Don't make recoveries too easy on yourselves, we like to watch you all struggle a little bit. 😂😂😂

    • @jonanderson4474
      @jonanderson4474 Před rokem +1

      Agreed. I do like the builds too though.

    • @Di3Leberwurst
      @Di3Leberwurst Před rokem +3

      They just have to make them even more awesome. Get a chinook just airlift them out.

    • @tristanhughes6050
      @tristanhughes6050 Před rokem

      But in the process of having so many different rigs, they will always struggle remembering to put fuel in it! Lol

    • @duramaxdad
      @duramaxdad Před rokem

      Remember when Matt hated winches? Oh boy. He has changed for the better.

  • @JamStph
    @JamStph Před rokem

    I went to HighSchool in Layton. I really appreciate yall making these videos around my old stomping ground. Have not seen Utah since 2018. It brings back memories for sure.

  • @madkwadzfpv2515
    @madkwadzfpv2515 Před 9 měsíci

    In Quebec we say that something is bailing wire "broche à foin" when it's fixed with a homemade solution. We also have the shortened version , we say something is "brochaf"

  • @nichobob1
    @nichobob1 Před rokem +8

    It’s fun watching you guys be like roadkill and get something goin drive it till it stops fix it then keep goin, shows your skill and knowledge Matt and Tom, love the videos

  • @rctjacksonville
    @rctjacksonville Před rokem +25

    Well, here we go again! Anybody getting tired of watching Matt and team build the most incredible off road stuff? I THOUGHT NOT! GO Matt GO!

  • @SCRB1GR3D98
    @SCRB1GR3D98 Před rokem

    Good idea for keeping the build simple and cheap yet cool and retro. Those trucks were also offered with a Detroit diesel 8.2L 4 stroke V8 also called the penny pincher. Very fuel economical. They were used in those trucks and industrial applications alot including the marine world, with some making up to 300hp with a turbo reliably; if you stud the engine and put the right head gaskets in it and keep it cool they are great engines. And since parts are off the shelf it can keep it simple. Then just put the 6x6 axles underneith and i think a rollback flatbed on the back would work great for recovery and keep it clean and retro.

    • @haroldphipps3457
      @haroldphipps3457 Před rokem

      The 8.2 Detroit was a weak kneed worthless piece of crap from day 1.
      Parts availability today sucks!
      8.3 Cummins or 3126, or 3176 CAT.
      Only worse choice of an engine than the Detroit would be the Duramax.

  • @Briceon
    @Briceon Před 5 měsíci

    Matt, I'm still super excited to see more on this build. I am a sucker for 6x6 trucks

  • @rememberthis8795
    @rememberthis8795 Před rokem +98

    I have an idea for your Spud truck… get a couple of salvageable 3 door suburbans and use them (from the B pillar back) to match the width of the truck cab. Then remove the back of the spud cab and Nate the cab to the morphed (or rather, ‘MORRphed’) suburban. This could provide ample seating for crew, dogs, or customers. The suburban wheel wells could be turned onto a place for a toolbox, winches, or replaced with properly shaped sheet metal. Make a deck so the back of the suburban can be reached as it could store ropes and such. Still plenty of room behind that for the world’s first off-road rotator boom…
    If interested I will send a rendering.

    • @MrModTwelveFoot
      @MrModTwelveFoot Před rokem +3

      I'm interested.

    • @Kodi_Barnett
      @Kodi_Barnett Před rokem +3

      That sounds like such a cool idea for a build and would love to see something like it.

    • @patillac1987
      @patillac1987 Před rokem +1

      Definitely interested in seeing a rendering of what could be....

    • @the_undead
      @the_undead Před 9 měsíci +2

      I believe they said in a recent video but even if they didn't judging by something that happened in the video where Matt and Jamie drove a corvair back to the shop, I believe the plan is to make this Spud truck into an off-road rollback

    • @jbrancato88
      @jbrancato88 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I like the idea of it having a lot of passenger space that seems to always be an issue on recoveries

  • @texoma_outdoors
    @texoma_outdoors Před rokem +38

    "why didn't we bring tools?". "we never bring tools" Matt nods in understanding.... Sums up MORR standard operating procedures 😂

    • @R.Sole88109
      @R.Sole88109 Před rokem +1

      With the amount of multiple piece toolkits Matt buys on trips like this he should've had enough for a basic vehicle toolkit per vehicle.
      Hell, even a quality multitool could work wonders like I've found using my Gerber MP800.
      I wouldn't be suprised if Matt donates the kits he's bought to various people...

  • @dustinnelson1295
    @dustinnelson1295 Před rokem +4

    Could be an off-road rollback! That would be very handy in alot of situations.

  • @fedup1860
    @fedup1860 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Put a Gear Vendor's Overdrive on that thing with the 2 speed Diff and Cruz!

  • @franciscocerutimahn
    @franciscocerutimahn Před rokem +20

    THE BEST EPISODE of this channel by far !!! That driveshaft dangling and hitting stuff until it broke ...PRICELESS. Man your channel has improved. THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!

  • @dolguldur4706
    @dolguldur4706 Před rokem +10

    So this truck is the main reason why tomtom bought that massive military axle...awesome 🤘🏻

    • @gremlin282
      @gremlin282 Před rokem

      3 massive axles XD

    • @dolguldur4706
      @dolguldur4706 Před rokem +1

      @@gremlin282 yeah..i wonder where they want to put that massive axle,now i got the answer

  • @thomasbussell533
    @thomasbussell533 Před rokem

    Go to your nearest semi truck dealership. When we undeck thr new trucks we often throw away large rubber mudflaps already nailed to 2x4's. You'll find stacks of them along with the frame u bolts to bolt them on.

  • @Salty80556
    @Salty80556 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So cool that you have friends like Alan that will help you, as you help so many. More people like you all would sure make a difference in this big BAD world..... Keep up the good work

  • @dzzope
    @dzzope Před rokem +4

    "They shorten easier than they stretch, thats for sure"
    😂 Just what you expect to hear in a rural hardware shop the world over.
    Off Road rollback sounds about the best use if combined with those mrap axels and a suspension upgrade.. (probably too stiff for this vs the weight they were designed for but maybe not)
    You can tell peanut isn't used to something that doesnt ride the bumps so well 😂

  • @Rex_Stuph
    @Rex_Stuph Před rokem +8

    Definitely looking forward to seeing this on those Oshkosh independent axles.

  • @obfuscated3090
    @obfuscated3090 Před rokem

    I have a C-50 2WD of that style we used for many years hauling cars scrap and otherwise. I'd have loved to score your truck to transfer my Chevron bed. Your truck would be mighty handy with a steel (aluminum is to get across DOT scales, it's far too delicate for rough work) rollback and the chassis is long enough to mount side pullers with a PTO-driven hydraulic winch or winches. An off-road rollback would be a moneymaker like any rollback and haul vehicles to trashed to flat tow (besides bringing home all sorts of cool stuff like machine tools. If you want an aluminum rollback you can fix old ones by bolting on steel channels after cutting off trashed cracked aluminum channel.

  • @darronmalonetowingchannel

    Hey Matt!! I just bought my first towtruck. I've been driving a rollback for years and started my channel 5 months ago witch took off. I just bought a 1991 hino flatbed and can't wait to get it on my channel. Thanks for posting and motivating me to do more with my business and my channel.

  • @hermanvisser4034
    @hermanvisser4034 Před rokem +89

    Over time we have seen many of Matt's accomplices come and go, but Matt and Tom are two peas in a pot. Such good relationships are a rare treasure. Hope it lasts forever.

  • @sandyposey8074
    @sandyposey8074 Před rokem +13

    I look forward to every video you put out and this one was awesome! The spud truck is so cool and can't wait to see the transformation! Matt and Tom had a epic adventure bringing it home! Thanks to Alan for saving the day! Good job Jefe, Jake and Rhett on the bronco exhaust. Colby, hope your healed up soon!

  • @patrickb5656
    @patrickb5656 Před rokem +1

    The Millennial Farmer is a good example of AG use for Yankum ropes. They use them too often, lol. Works like a charm every time. Last time was an 80,000lb seed drill buried and it popped right out. They swear by them. The claims are not BS by far.

  • @garychamp8508
    @garychamp8508 Před rokem

    The air shifter on the front differential is to lock in the the power divider, another set of spider gears, put equal power to each drive axle,. This allows for miss matched tires, and going around corners. When you went over the tall bump, you didn't lock in the power divider, spun out with one of the 4 hubs. Also the excessive movement, the drive shaft pulled out of the slip joint splines. When ever you get in bad conditions, lock in the power divider, the will have to spin out with a hub on each axle to lose traction.

  • @TheMadWookiee
    @TheMadWookiee Před rokem +9

    A while back the guys bought some big independent military axles I think they would be good on this truck and a mats las swap and trans swap! Along with a flat bead/recovery bead

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy Před rokem +28

    We pretty much know what's sort of going to happen with this truck,and I'm pretty sure that little rock ledge won't even slow you down.What a fun episode !Thanks for bringing us along.Happy Father's Day Guys !

    • @awkwarddude
      @awkwarddude Před rokem

      But that LONNNNNG frame is going to need some serious stiffening and strengthening to do what they want to do with it. Spud trucks weren't built for rock bashing. It'll be very interesting to see what Matt comes up with, we know it'll be epic!
      😂👍

    • @j.e.honiball1327
      @j.e.honiball1327 Před rokem +1

      ​@@awkwarddudeI heard Matt mention they weren't going to use the frame when they were listing all parts that they weren't going to use, so I'm guessing they bought this truck to use the cab like they did for the Heavy Wrecker

    • @awkwarddude
      @awkwarddude Před rokem

      @@j.e.honiball1327 that's a possibility I'm sure

  • @andrewnorgrove6487
    @andrewnorgrove6487 Před rokem

    That's funny about baling wire ! When in outback Australia (lots of Red sand ) You see old fences 4x4 people have used to tie up this and that ! Its always handy

  • @genebrant9968
    @genebrant9968 Před rokem

    I love the comical Attitudes towards one another. It's a fun game and everybody enjoys it in the real world. You all have great respect for one another and but yet have fun doing what you do every day as a JOB!!!!❤

  • @Franksey180
    @Franksey180 Před rokem +11

    35:40 I laughed out aloud to the sweet sounds of mechanical disaster :) I love how Matt just keeps going, having fun limping that truck home. Great video and looking forwards to this build.

  • @kevink2207
    @kevink2207 Před rokem +3

    "Little Blue" the rollback would be an awesome addition to your fleet. Looking forward to the coming videos on this beast!

  • @bbbjjj8523
    @bbbjjj8523 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Is too bad Jamie's Dad doesn't have a better attitude but it's great that Jamie hasn't let the negativity reflect on her good job Jamie don't let nobody drag you down you are a strong woman

  • @donjuan286
    @donjuan286 Před rokem

    I'm picturing a big roll off style truck with a 20 ton or bigger large spool winch with 500 plus meters of cable to drag stuff out of spots where you have a hard time getting close. Super single the tires and put cement truck floater wide steering tires. Oh and move the fuel tank up for clearance before a rock rips the bottom out.

  • @jonahfastre
    @jonahfastre Před rokem +13

    That'll be a great fit for those military axles, add a flatbed and you won't need trailers anymore in the desert

  • @c50ge
    @c50ge Před rokem +4

    I’m building a 1968 C50. I have a 5 speed transmission w/single speed rear end. Top end around 45 MPH. Planning on putting a NV4500 Transmission with overdrive, if that doesn’t give me enough top end a different rear end.
    Matt I’m now adding you to the list of CZcamsrs that I’m am giving full credit for influencing me to build this truck.

  • @GArnoldHD
    @GArnoldHD Před 11 měsíci

    Hey Guys,
    thanks a lot, i really had a blast, watching you in this Gas2Noise Converter.
    It doesn't seem to produce too much speed, and a fair amount of this "upwards" instead of forward. Hillarious to watch though. Plus i really appreciated your "solves itself" approach. I quit with tears in my eyes litterally. Sincere greets from Austria.

  • @2ndgf
    @2ndgf Před rokem +1

    Appreciate that you put the °C when you mention the temperature

  • @dljones61
    @dljones61 Před rokem +11

    I don't think I've ever cringed, or thought OMG, these 2 should not be left alone, and on the next episode, putting a shift kit or rebuilding the Bronco transmission. Thanks for the journey and well done!

  • @robinculkin2286
    @robinculkin2286 Před rokem +20

    I loved that episode, I was actually looking forward to Matt’s Summer series! 🎉 it’s cold down here in Australia and I absolutely love MORR , we actually love our half hr each week it’s seriously great , Matt I hope you guys make a squillion and keep just having fun , just do it your way, well you do anyhow . Gosh it’s so good and never the need for cussing, I love that part I truly do.

  • @lakshuperiakaruppan6777
    @lakshuperiakaruppan6777 Před 9 měsíci

    Jefe and the Bronco did great! Pulled that big truck right up those dunes.

  • @johnroberts4647
    @johnroberts4647 Před rokem +1

    This is why I subscribed. What an adventure. Good road side wrenching and always entertaining 👍

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 Před rokem +15

    HEY! GOOOOOOD MORRning and thumbs UP to Matt and Crew! 👍, Happy Fathers day to all Dads ! 🎉🎊

  • @tonyo.8623
    @tonyo.8623 Před rokem +50

    I just love Tom’s sense of humor. He and Matt play well off of each other!

    • @dsa420meh7
      @dsa420meh7 Před rokem

      that duo is pretty rock solid

    • @noelkerr1615
      @noelkerr1615 Před rokem

      You are joking he is a yes man. Spoils the show yep I have unsubscribed

    • @abuckcat
      @abuckcat Před rokem +5

      ​@@noelkerr1615that's too bad won't be the same without you

    • @dsa420meh7
      @dsa420meh7 Před rokem +3

      @@noelkerr1615 wtf are u talking about... they complement each other so well, in the shop and on camera

  • @rexfreelom4300
    @rexfreelom4300 Před 5 měsíci

    First test is not to do rock climbing with C600 old truck. There is the road hill in Regal road in Berkeley, CA and steep hill in Point Richmond, CA. Then find out the truck drive in First gear low but it would be need a higher gear ratio than the original axle gear ratio.

  • @jorjito5587
    @jorjito5587 Před rokem +1

    Those old spud trucks had to be durable for field terrain. This will be a mighty tow rig when completed!