I Can't Do This...Nothing But Failure Fixing The Jeep Banana!

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  • So I got to fix the Banana before Easter Jeep Safari.
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  • @rmacsrmaddog2192
    @rmacsrmaddog2192 Před rokem +148

    Matt has voided every warranty he's ever had. 😂

    • @HappilyHomicidalHooligan
      @HappilyHomicidalHooligan Před 10 měsíci +2

      He Voids the Warranty just by LOOKING at the item...
      Stores hate him...he walks in the doors and ALL Warranties spontaneously Die...
      😄😁😆😅😂🤣

  • @sc2r539
    @sc2r539 Před rokem +530

    Lmao it’s so funny watching TomTom being technical trying to advise Matt knowing that he doesn’t care 😂😂

    • @steven.h0629
      @steven.h0629 Před rokem +23

      I love that both their minds work in another dimension 👍😎✊

    • @quicksilver8180
      @quicksilver8180 Před rokem +27

      I don't see him being part of this party for to long, always second guessing Matt and clearly that's now how it works around those parts

    • @brianpeck697
      @brianpeck697 Před rokem +7

      Came here to say just this haha! Tom's face at 7:00 says it all

    • @amandahaj7608
      @amandahaj7608 Před rokem +8

      It's Matt's dream..tom tom is just along for the ride

    • @majorpayne4098
      @majorpayne4098 Před rokem +7

      HAHA you got that exactly right its hilarious

  • @kawkid
    @kawkid Před rokem +94

    Tom cracked me up when he said "Drilling holes is one of Matts strengths. He's like a human drill press." I was rolling. Good one Tom.

    • @wolfguardian8312
      @wolfguardian8312 Před rokem +2

      Matt get's a little carried away sometimes.....LoL

    • @davidbrownlow5245
      @davidbrownlow5245 Před 3 měsíci

      It looks like they do not know how to drill steal. It is not how fast but how Slow you go to allow the drill bit to cut into the metal. You should normally use some sort of cutting oil for lubrication and to dissipate heat. The bit will cut better if it does not overheat. Going too fast just generates heat and dull the bit.

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 Před měsícem

      ​. Haven't tried it yet, but a machinist on the Toob said to use WATER, not oil, drilling steel to avoid that aggravating tempering in the hole that stops you dead!
      Anyone?

  • @jimyeats
    @jimyeats Před rokem +110

    The fact that a channel like this - with 1.5 million subs - that puts out three videos a week is still getting almost half its subscribers to watch within a day is stunning. That is crazy viewing retention. Well deserved.

    • @MrShadowCZE
      @MrShadowCZE Před 9 měsíci +1

      I think only like half the views come from subs, it usually is like that on youtube. I think the other half is viewers who sometimes watch this stuff having it reccomended. But ofc might be wrong... The only one who knows for sure is Matt :D

    • @jimyeats
      @jimyeats Před 9 měsíci

      @@MrShadowCZE either way, compared to similar sized channels its really good

  • @ReservedForFutureUse
    @ReservedForFutureUse Před rokem +134

    Tom is like the angel on the shoulder and Matt is like the devil on the shoulder of a machinist. "We better pull this back apart and mill this down a few thousandths." - "Get me the saws-all and the biggest, dullest blade you have."

    • @dancarter482
      @dancarter482 Před rokem +5

      "Just heat it up n BEAT it!"

    • @wirebrush
      @wirebrush Před rokem +2

      Well said

    • @mojo.adventures
      @mojo.adventures Před rokem +4

      Yep! 💯Perfect combo 😂Like more tools in the toolbox!👍Sometimes you finesse it, sometime you just send it... though I do like Matt's style of just send it, send it harder, then send it again 😂

    • @LeonSteelpaw
      @LeonSteelpaw Před rokem +4

      Kinda want to see a comic of this now

  • @JB-ro3sz
    @JB-ro3sz Před rokem +178

    you two are the perfect example of the difference between a machinist and a mechanic.

    • @Lucky_Moe
      @Lucky_Moe Před rokem +1

      Hope the onlyfans doesn’t rub off on your channel

    • @WhoThisGuy515
      @WhoThisGuy515 Před rokem +2

      As a 10 year plus machinist i'd put tom at an engineer level. Most tolerances I see called out on blueprints are way "over engineered" and will work regardless if they actually fall in that range or not.

    • @williepelzer384
      @williepelzer384 Před rokem +5

      @@WhoThisGuy515 but for how long, I hate doing jobs over!

    • @writewritewrite
      @writewritewrite Před rokem

      machinist and sadist

    • @williamparker8318
      @williamparker8318 Před rokem

      @@williepelzer384 What is worse is reworking someone else work. Cheers all.

  • @702johnny
    @702johnny Před rokem +45

    Tom and Matt working together is great. Have someone that wants precision and somebody else that is willing to send it. Great combo to get work done the best way possible.

  • @bigzoffroad
    @bigzoffroad Před rokem +72

    I love watching Tom stress out while Matt sends it. It’s a good balance between the two methods.

  • @bradwickersham2453
    @bradwickersham2453 Před rokem +425

    I feel Tom's pain. As a former aerospace machining and now pressure vessel engineer. Matt's willingness to hack up perfectly good parts is "amazing". 😂

    • @Fix_It_Again_Tony
      @Fix_It_Again_Tony Před rokem +51

      You're not the only engineer that cringes a bit during these episodes, but I actually think that is what draws me to the channel. I would never do what Matt does. I see this channel purely as entertainment and not instructional. However, when I just want to watch something and enjoy my time doing it this channel is perfect. I don't have the expectation that Matt will do it the "right" way, but more often that not Matt gets it done.

    • @19Photographer76
      @19Photographer76 Před rokem +12

      @@Fix_It_Again_Tony ...and how many of his 'helpers' have left?

    • @zekeabercrombie3583
      @zekeabercrombie3583 Před rokem +15

      @@Fix_It_Again_Tony Problem is that a lot of inexperienced people watch as a how to do it tutorial. His shop would incur massive fines in the real world, and I question whether or not those vehicles would ever pass a safety inspection as being road worthy.

    • @manuelve1998
      @manuelve1998 Před rokem +3

      I would totally weld tie rods. Especially if they are going to be just trail rated

    • @MykeHunts
      @MykeHunts Před rokem +19

      ​@@zekeabercrombie3583 all the vehicles have been inspected except the wrecker which he plans on having inspected.

  • @danielmolnar1558
    @danielmolnar1558 Před 7 měsíci +3

    The line " if you're not sure if we should be doing this, YOU should definitely not do this" is one of the best things I've heard. I love the way the 1 of you respect each other's wildly different approaches to everything. It makes for the perfect balance. I love wheeling and stuff but this show has no business being as entertaining as it is lol, you all seem like really great people and while I do wheel in the area sometimes and do hope to meet yall just hoping it's not when I'm stuck so you can make fun of my traction boards lol

  • @wademoulton5109
    @wademoulton5109 Před rokem +5

    Please keep making videos like this. The back and forth banter between Matt and Tom is the best.

  • @Coffreek
    @Coffreek Před rokem +55

    Somewhere around twelve minutes, I realized that while Matt is a very good fabricator, quite a bit of the way he does things is because he knows it will irritate internet "experts". Respect.

    • @monkeybarmonkeyman
      @monkeybarmonkeyman Před rokem

      I don't believe they are irritated. Rather, they know it's gonna come back and bite him in his backside. Hopefully when it does, nobody else pays the price.

    • @lethargicmotorsport2025
      @lethargicmotorsport2025 Před rokem

      Coffreek you have been proven correct.

    • @Titantitan001
      @Titantitan001 Před rokem +2

      You see that often in the trades a lot. Standards say “this” but sometimes thats not how it’s getting done. Its a good joke sometimes. You have to know your trade very well to absolutely know when you can ignore standards. I know the material I am working with very well and know the ansi and tcna stuff front to back, but for the most part its not written in stone, just paper.

  • @rctjacksonville
    @rctjacksonville Před rokem +99

    This is getting like a TV show you can't wait until the next episode! Content is reflecting maturity of the Channel, just when you thought a CZcams channel could not get any better, it exceeds expectation once again!

  • @artyseibert
    @artyseibert Před rokem +9

    Two things: 1) Matt & Tom are good for each other - opposites balancing each other out - kinda. Makes for good entertainment also. 2) It was awesome to see Matt wheeling with Litebrite & Mischief Maker!!

  • @JohnLobbanCreative
    @JohnLobbanCreative Před rokem +2

    A lot of advanced farmer engineering skills went into that front-end build. I’m impressed!

  • @nickh2740
    @nickh2740 Před rokem +94

    The whole buddy cop dynamic we got going on here between matt and tom is pretty good.

  • @allenhargis4317
    @allenhargis4317 Před rokem +86

    Matt hires voice of reason and ignores him. Tomtom is going to need mental health days off.. Thanks for the long episode today!

    • @thedumbassspeaks
      @thedumbassspeaks Před rokem +10

      Either that, or just go outside and yell as loud as he can once in a while!

    • @MichaelSmith-jv7zm
      @MichaelSmith-jv7zm Před rokem +6

      Or go talk to Ed, I'm sure Ed understands

    • @53glowe
      @53glowe Před rokem +1

      Tom will leave...it's only a matter of time. Working with Matt must be frustrating as he'll for a qualified engineer...especially when Matt always ignores and disrespects Tom's experience and skills. Tom's wasting his talents at MORR and that is obvious 😐

  • @mortenhaugan851
    @mortenhaugan851 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Tom is very competent, take care of him.... The boss is also very good at his competance area a lot of experiance and creativity, he can lead the business in a good way ! I think you are a good team, stay together. Best wishes for you people. Best regards from a 1958 model.

  • @Ingods-embrace
    @Ingods-embrace Před rokem +15

    This definitely has to be one of the longest episodes I've seen and to be honest I think you should do more granted I do like the shorter ones if I'm in a rush but it's nice once in awhile to see the longer version. Thanks Matt and his team that put tuns of work putting all this footage together!!!!!

  • @hunclex7495
    @hunclex7495 Před rokem +41

    Although I am a old machinist, and lean trords TomToms approach to tolerances. I must say that there probably isn't much Matt can't fix with just a welder, grinder, hand drill and claw hammer. That is impressive.

    • @MichaelSmith-jv7zm
      @MichaelSmith-jv7zm Před rokem +4

      🔨

    • @wynottgivemore9274
      @wynottgivemore9274 Před rokem +5

      Yes ,and if Matt would've simply put a sleeve on the rod it would still be on the rig👍

    • @Markomyt1
      @Markomyt1 Před rokem +5

      Hand me a wrench, Helper: What kind of wrench?, Doesn't matter, I'm going to use it as a hammer!

  • @calebkinard7718
    @calebkinard7718 Před rokem +442

    Stay strong, Tom. Matt, whether he likes it or not, needs a voice of reason.

    • @trif55
      @trif55 Před rokem

      I don't get what lead to the trimmed axel and cut splines? had they just not seated it far enough to get the joint to line up with the pivot point so it kept binding?

    • @53glowe
      @53glowe Před rokem +3

      Perhaps this explains why quite a few staff have left this business. Remember the problem Jaymie had with Matt as welding coach. He just doesn't accept other ways of doing things....it's his way or the highway 😐

    • @nate7828
      @nate7828 Před rokem +3

      @@trif55 Matt narrowed the whole axle housing, and doesn’t like to do measurements so didn’t really know how far he need to cut the axle shafts down. They you hear the rest, still have to make sure seals line up, make sure splines are long enough to have structural integrity

    • @nate7828
      @nate7828 Před rokem +2

      But yeah I agree, that impact on the rear yoke was just not bright

    • @msb3175
      @msb3175 Před rokem +4

      I enjoy the creativity and that Matt is bringing Tom's way of reasoning into the shop. I just worry that the next video will show Matt with a patch over his eye because he's too stubborn to wear glasses while grinding.

  • @jerrydelyea5820
    @jerrydelyea5820 Před rokem +13

    The dynamic between Matt and Tomtom is pure gold

  • @blenbugi8490
    @blenbugi8490 Před rokem +44

    I appreciate Tom’s need for precision and accuracy. But I also know how it goes when an engineer meets real world. Love you to death Tom.
    And all the current and former MORR team.

  • @pnwexplorer1122
    @pnwexplorer1122 Před rokem +4

    Full Rebuild and the test drive in the same video?! This is why MORR has gained 1mil subs since I came across the channel..
    Fantastic Team! TomTom fits in so well, I do miss Trevor and Tucker, heck I sometimes miss goofy ol' Randy chuckling behind the camera lol

  • @jesseleesamples
    @jesseleesamples Před rokem +97

    Thank you for over an hour of great content. This channel has slowly become possibly my favorite of all on CZcams. It’s always consistent, and always entertaining. I know there’s a ton of work that goes into making an hour long video like this, and I appreciate all of it from Matt, Tom, and Lizzy doin the dirty work, to the cameramen standing on their feet all day recording everything, to the editors going through probably hundreds of hours of footage every week and cutting together a nice cohesive story. A video this long on CZcams can sometimes feel like a slog to get through parts of it, but this was fully entertaining start to end and everyone working on this stuff is just doing such an amazing job and I wanna say thanks for making my Sunday morning so nice. I look forward to the Sunday videos because they’re so good and this one might be the best yet.

    • @robroaring7175
      @robroaring7175 Před rokem

      100% agree. It was once my fun, interesting channel. Now it is definitely in top 3, possibly 2. These 2 are like Yin & Yang…they balance each other perfectly….and hilariously!
      And then there’s Lizzy, who is getting a hardcore mechanic/Machinist schooling. She stands back and takes it all in… 😅

    • @hidel308
      @hidel308 Před rokem

      Mega Dittos!

  • @karlweiby2307
    @karlweiby2307 Před rokem +75

    I think they make a great team and balance each other out. Cracked me up watching Matt make ornaments of his new parts with a sawzall while Tom steps in with his calipers. CLASSIC!!

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 Před rokem +5

    Watching you all work on the Morrvair, Banana, and the Off-Road Wrecker make me feel a bit more confident about taking on replacing ball joints on my 2007 Yukon. I am no great mechanic but I have an aversion to paying someone hundreds of dollars to do what I can do myself. I often regret this but I get it done anyway. God bless you all!

  • @yamaman2711
    @yamaman2711 Před rokem +8

    I also feel Tom's pain when Matt "modifies" brand new parts. You know that "temporary tie rod" was destined to fail just by the way it cobbled together.

  • @kf6948
    @kf6948 Před rokem +46

    I love how happy Matt looks @50 minutes when he says he's going to weld those tie rods in a sketchy way. Matt the Master FabriCobbler.

  • @charlesswhitlock
    @charlesswhitlock Před rokem +7

    It is good to see the Banana getting some love finally. Let's not forget that it all started with a simple stock (red with a quick OTC yellow paint spray job) XJ that soon became a world wide icon and the start of MORR.

  • @Fubarpenguin
    @Fubarpenguin Před rokem

    48:20 Matt’s face here 😂😂😂 LIGHTBULB 💡

  • @user-iy6de7qi1r
    @user-iy6de7qi1r Před 7 měsíci

    "Measure with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an ax!" This has fast become one of my favorite channels. It's been forty years since I was tagging along with my uncles in southern California crawling around and I've never gotten into the rocks like this, but enjoying it vicariously. Thanks!

  • @BackcountrywithShaughn
    @BackcountrywithShaughn Před rokem +24

    Thanks for sharing all! I spit out my water when Tom said "There's alot of winging it"! haha The look on his face said more than any words ever could~ "We're not ok with it either!" One question, you barely cleared the upper steering arm at the 37:00 mark but if you deflate the tires, wouldn't you end up rubbing the rubber on that then? "This is super sketchy, never do this!"😂😂 Brilliant~

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab Před rokem +47

    Matt's technique for splining that shaft is the same one used by novice machinists in Russia when they build tractors from car and truck parts.

    • @MichaelSmith-jv7zm
      @MichaelSmith-jv7zm Před rokem

      Ukraine for the win, Atleast there not killing daddies and raping mommies

    • @amandahaj7608
      @amandahaj7608 Před rokem +8

      Isn't no different than the backwoods of maine..you do what you gotta do and still keep the family in clothes and food..

    • @MichaelSmith-jv7zm
      @MichaelSmith-jv7zm Před rokem +1

      Sorry but it's the truth. 😢

    • @thedumbassspeaks
      @thedumbassspeaks Před rokem +8

      That my be, but the novice Russian machinists don’t have the resources: Matt should!

    • @MichaelSmith-jv7zm
      @MichaelSmith-jv7zm Před rokem +2

      @@amandahaj7608 How do you know I'm from Maine.?

  • @doug590
    @doug590 Před rokem

    Lite Bright NATION!!! Kevin & Brittany are cool! Thanks for the AWESOME CAMEO!!!!

  • @pv2smurf
    @pv2smurf Před rokem +3

    These are the videos I'm subscribed for. Shop work, trials and errors, and Tom Tom with "I told you not to do that" 😂

  • @ronstucker4633
    @ronstucker4633 Před rokem +81

    The quality of the content since adding Tom to the builds and having him there on a regular basis has made the channel even better, more enjoyable than it was the first time I watched!

    • @gymshoe8862
      @gymshoe8862 Před rokem +2

      How does Tom have the guts to ridicule Matt in his own shop? How does Tom act like he is the final authority on everything? Matt built a good business and reputation without Tom. Matt's instincts on fabrication/engineering are formidable!

    • @doobielawson702
      @doobielawson702 Před rokem +2

      Agree with you, Ron. Tom has been a great addition.

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 Před rokem +4

      @@gymshoe8862 Perhaps Tom giving his opinion to Matt behind the scene for the last 20-30yrs has something to do with it.

    • @lagunagirl1347
      @lagunagirl1347 Před rokem

      @@gymshoe8862 FYI, Tom’s a nuclear engineer. I’d listen to him. Great guy.

  • @albertorozco5981
    @albertorozco5981 Před 9 měsíci

    Hadnt realized how much I enjoyed Lizzie in the videos. 👍👍👍 She has been such a great part to the success of Matt's off road recovery.

  • @sunnyg4203
    @sunnyg4203 Před rokem +2

    Just had the opportunity to visit Matt’s shop. Had an awesome tour of the yard, cars and shop. Thank you guys for the great work keep it up. You guys are a major YT channel in California. I got the straps the bag that includes the soft shackle tow rope and bag. 🤠

  • @onepunch7632
    @onepunch7632 Před rokem +51

    Bout time! Been waiting all morning for my Sunday MORR fix 😊 and it's an hour long?! Nice!

  • @tayloroncars
    @tayloroncars Před 4 měsíci

    You guys could literally have a show just on the fabricating and jerry rigging and other shenanigans that happen in the shop. This is so entertaining.

  • @randallmcdaniel1189
    @randallmcdaniel1189 Před rokem

    The absolute perfect pairing of mechanic and technician. Yall figure out who's who hah. I really enjoy this channel.

  • @roelien7779
    @roelien7779 Před rokem +22

    Great to see Lady!!!! Max and Peanut!!! Thank you Matt and TomTom for keeping it all together, just SO love your videos

  • @theaquarian5849
    @theaquarian5849 Před rokem +32

    From one backyard mechanic to another: Seeing you guys struggle makes me feel a little less alone, lol.
    ENDEAVOR TO PERCEVERE! 👍

  • @sanzieu
    @sanzieu Před rokem +13

    I really enjoy the banter between both of you, whenever you are working together on a project. I think that Matt is starting to pick up more good habits from Tom. As a former instrument control tech, I love how Tom calculates his dimensions, but when Matt assembles his parts with his hammer tool, I'm reminded when I had to "massage" some parts to make it fit. Love it. Keep up the challenges.

  • @tobiastho9639
    @tobiastho9639 Před rokem +1

    Just noticed how funny it is to tell someone that something doesn't work... who just hast the habbit of making things work... 😆

  • @trakyboy5128
    @trakyboy5128 Před rokem +4

    I cannot tell you what a joy it is 2 c the Banana getting the love she DESERVES!!!

  • @JGEAGLE
    @JGEAGLE Před rokem +7

    MORR is amazing!!! So much fun watching your channel. It is really amazing to see you guys helping people, your community, enjoying the outdoors, and being a family.
    Keep it up!!!

  • @JohnLobbanCreative
    @JohnLobbanCreative Před rokem +2

    Have you ever considered a big semi or train air-horn for the “Big Tow?” K4LA train horns would look damn cool sitting up on top of that cab! - Maybe include an optional second (wimpy) foreign car horn under the hood for when you’re working close to spotters or spectators to minimize risk of heart attack.

    • @jerdan9206
      @jerdan9206 Před rokem

      Perhaps I am mistaken, but I thought Matt received some horns at the beginning of the build. On the other hand, I could have confused the horns Robby or Paul received with Matt receiving a set.🙄

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss Před rokem +13

    Welcome to the the Matt's off Road engineering channel. Fabulously entertaining, it absolutely doesn't get any better than this anywhere on CZcams!

  • @doggonedk
    @doggonedk Před rokem +11

    Love watching Matt and Tom work together.
    Tom measures it with a micrometer, Matt marks it with a crayon then cuts it with an axe. Lmao 🤣😂
    But in the end it all seems to work and work very well.
    Keep up the great work guys!

  • @Wklambert
    @Wklambert Před rokem +2

    Bet you never thought the front axle of the Banana would look like that, when you first built the Banana. 😁 Good to see the evolution of the parts. Also, glad I don't have to sign the checks that buy that gear, lol

  • @garychandler4296
    @garychandler4296 Před měsícem

    The hidden mantra of 19:17 MORR..."mpg? - What's that?"
    Sendit man, sendit.

  • @Tullerkc
    @Tullerkc Před rokem +12

    I really enjoying see Matt driving around in the banana! He know what it can do and it’s really nice to see how much Matt really cares for his car!

    • @Chrysler1998
      @Chrysler1998 Před rokem +1

      I agree 1000% it's awesome watching the Morrvair and Wrecker but the Banana built his brand and built this channel, it will forever be my favorite. So glad to see it not getting forgotten!

  • @theblackguytv9891
    @theblackguytv9891 Před rokem +14

    Matts fabrication ability with basic tools is so impressive but also so terrifying lol I'm with Tom, you gotta at least torque the nuts and use some kind of precision lol

  • @jameswebb6756
    @jameswebb6756 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey, Matt, you helped a lot of people do a lot of good things I don't know. Don't leave comments, but over the last 9 months, you helped me a lot.
    And it's hard for me to say that. You made me laugh when I wanted to cry. Cause I lost my wife 9 months ago. I started watching you and like I said. Most of your videos made me laugh when I wanted to cry. Thank you very much for your help

  • @jamesbockenstette4332
    @jamesbockenstette4332 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Lizzie is pure delight.

  • @obroberts6533
    @obroberts6533 Před rokem +13

    Hello Ed, good to see you! I hope you're doing well 👍👍. We look for you and it makes our day when we catch you in the shop or see you out on a recovery 👍. From Alaska, USA, good day!

    • @amandahaj7608
      @amandahaj7608 Před rokem +5

      He is like everyone's father or grandfather..has zero tolerance for doing a job poorly..just a good old friend..

  • @cestmoi1262
    @cestmoi1262 Před rokem +9

    It is amazing what Matt & Tom can accomplish with a welder, cutoff wheel and big hammer

  • @BitterDemo
    @BitterDemo Před 11 měsíci

    Matt, What I admire about you is you have a large Intestinal Fortitude . Like myself, when people including all of the so called Professionals, Sat there is no way, I am just a Hard Headed Missourian who is going to prove it will. I had a 1950 Champion 4 Door Studebaker that needed new front fenders and all I could fins were 1951 and all the Big Studebaker Driver's Club members swore they would not fir. When I measured the Outer fenders they were the same, It was the Inner fender that was different. I took spot weld cutters and drilled out all of the spot welds on both sets of fenders and proceeded to put my car together. When I drove it to a Studebaker Meet that praised my work and ask where I found the Fenders. When Told them they were the 51, fenders they could not believe it. I have proven many so called experts they were not as expert as they thought.. Matt, I really am beginning to enjoy your site that I am feeling a lot better thanks to control of my diabetes. Never did I know the change I was experiencing until I started taking Pure Kana Gummies and man they have started making a great change in my health and a remarkable change in my Wife's Alzheimer's Dementia. She has started walking around the neighborhood after over three years being shut up on our property. She takes our Pit Bull and the Dog makes sure she is ok and gets back home. We still hope tomeet you on our last trip we will ever be taking across the Western United States again. At 84 years, you can't expect much, But I am still planning two tripe, One driving my 51 Studebaker Pickup towing my1901 Oldsmobile on my last trip with them and then fly back to California and drive my Winnebago on the same trip to Missouri if I last that long. I have tried and tried to find help, But it is nowhere to be had.
    .

  • @johnchism9625
    @johnchism9625 Před rokem

    "Necessity is the mother of invention." Having grown up on dairies and farms from 7 years old in 1967 we always found ways around problems just like you've been doing. Trial and error are how we learn from our mistakes, and you only learn by trying.

  • @zachnels5512
    @zachnels5512 Před rokem +10

    The amount of force when it was on 2 caddie corner wheels & it just chugged thru without breaking was amazing!

  • @gillesbelliveau660
    @gillesbelliveau660 Před rokem +21

    Good to see you ware safety glasses in your build. Always play safe, thanks for your help Tom.🇨🇦

  • @bjiggles8145
    @bjiggles8145 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great work guys. I absolutely cannot fathom the minds of those who are able to take perfectly good precision fabricated parts and then rip into them with destruction and mayhem to correct a problem with not much more than a "It should work." to go on 😬, but I have the highest respect for the talent, knowledge, and patience it takes to do that until it gets done. You're amazing each and every one of you. Keep up the good work, loving these rigs!
    P.S. Speaking of amazing, is Lizzy single? Asking for a friend.

  • @nutzack9074
    @nutzack9074 Před rokem +2

    Matt if the smoked salmon is falling apart it wasn’t in the brien long enough and smoked for to
    Long. Here in Alaska us Natives have mastered the arts of smoking fish

  • @everready19373
    @everready19373 Před rokem +5

    "And it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man." That was pure gold Tom.

  • @crashedking1931
    @crashedking1931 Před rokem +10

    Don't ever say NEVER. You guys are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place your team and friends and the locals are so awesome. Incredible Matts Off road.

  • @pseudocoder78
    @pseudocoder78 Před rokem

    19:30 "Turns out it was just our incompetence 🤷‍♂️". LOL my work is nothing like yours but I feel you brother!

  • @robroaring7175
    @robroaring7175 Před rokem

    Tom Tom adds just enough “sensible” for these two guys to work in perfect harmony. Kind of like Yin (Tom Tom) & Yang (Matt). It is beautiful to behold… 😝 😂😅
    And then the wonderful, popcorn Lo in’ cowgirl Lizzy… who stands back and takes it all in. Getting a hardcore mechanic/engineer education. She’s awesome.
    Man, I love this channel…
    Rob, Tasmania,Australia

  • @DoctorHayduke
    @DoctorHayduke Před rokem +20

    It is beyond reassuring to watch you work on those axle shafts!
    THANK YOU!
    PS- It was a joy to watch that 36 inch sawzall blade flap around! I love it when you choose content over practicality!
    😆😆😆
    PPS- OMG that tie-rod tho!

  • @MrBeltaine
    @MrBeltaine Před rokem +10

    I love it when Matt & TomTom are working on a plan and you know what TomTom's brain is saying, even though his lips aren't moving

  • @jasonyoung6603
    @jasonyoung6603 Před rokem

    I love the banter between derby engineering and machine shop Tom Tom.

  • @rickcampbell372
    @rickcampbell372 Před rokem +1

    Matt reminds me of the towing and recovery company owner I worked for. Bent the boom on the new wrecker trying to pull a tree stump out of his own yard! And got it covered under warranty! Repairs were of the same caliber also. Great episode, good to see the dogs.

  • @johnnyadams1755
    @johnnyadams1755 Před rokem +5

    Glad to see the Banana getting some love. I even enjoyed the longer videos. Thanks everyone

    • @Chrysler1998
      @Chrysler1998 Před rokem

      Agreed! The Banana is why we're all here! Forever my favorite lol

  • @amosallgyer2614
    @amosallgyer2614 Před rokem +3

    Tom Tom has to definitely learn Matt's farmer side of things... is very cool to see things come together!!! That Banana is a monster!!!

  • @jean-philippedeloupia7482

    🤣je me marre des réglages géniaux, ici en EU on utilise des laser haute précision, mais je trouve super la mécanique de Matt, merci pour ce bonheur.

  • @raacore
    @raacore Před rokem

    Enjoyed watching garage days re-re-visited. Fab work in general is nice to watch & seeing the (almost) final project one word comes to mind= progress! Great to see MORR out with Kevin, Brit, & Holly. I def need 60's for my rig instead of 44 Rubicon to play like you folks do out West.

  • @jeffbailey4928
    @jeffbailey4928 Před rokem +6

    I love Tom’s addition to the crew, he provides procedural confidence with a distinct personality. However, it may be my imagination, but do I detect a bit of tension and perhaps even annoyance between them?

    • @rzero21
      @rzero21 Před rokem

      Perhaps Matt is oblivious about it or considers his friendship with TomTom as strong enough to survive these small clashes over procedures and decision making. Best thing someone can do, is hire TomTom. Either as a Techician or Quality Control, TomTom is awesome.

    • @swapnilmankame
      @swapnilmankame Před rokem

      Matt And TomTom have been friends for over a decade i believe..

    • @paulgrudowski4383
      @paulgrudowski4383 Před rokem

      ​@@swapnilmankame Decades, they grew up together.

  • @JugsKise
    @JugsKise Před rokem +14

    I forgot that's what the underside of the Banana hood looks like hahaha, what a lovely reminder! Also the MORR community voting for "all of the trails" is awesome, absolutely love it!

  • @davidhumphrys1827
    @davidhumphrys1827 Před rokem +1

    It's nice to hear Lizzy find her voice.

  • @vanouellette8031
    @vanouellette8031 Před rokem +10

    I love seeing Matt and Tom get funnier and more comfortable every video

  • @kendavis1198
    @kendavis1198 Před rokem +5

    Had my heart beating the whole way out there on dem dare hills and junk. Nicely done, some of those FIXES on the front end were comical but they worked. Nice Job Matt.

  • @xxBlazinBobxx
    @xxBlazinBobxx Před rokem +5

    Thank you for the extended episode! Looking forward to seeing all of the rigs at work in the wild!

  • @abnpthfdr2934
    @abnpthfdr2934 Před rokem

    Matt has been doing things wrong for so long that manufacturers are changing their instructions to match his way!
    Matt has been doing things wrong for so long, but they work for him, so it is THE RIGHT WAY!
    Let's have fun with this. Keep it going...😆😆

  • @LeesGarage
    @LeesGarage Před rokem

    Tom's smirk at the "precision and accuracy" comment @2:53 haha

  • @jamestrombley386
    @jamestrombley386 Před rokem +5

    I think if you sipe your tires you can gain 25% more traction in all conditions. The razor slits just improve traction tremendously. Watching you guys cut slice dice grind parts to conform to your will is amazing. Very few people in the world can do that.

  • @DocEnnik
    @DocEnnik Před rokem +8

    Sending prayers to all of you and Edward for his neck to heal quicker

  • @theburtseoni
    @theburtseoni Před rokem +2

    I can sure empathize with you Matt, you guys work hard, and long hours without a good turn out is very frustrating! But overall, you turn out some super great projects, and bring lots of us some excellent, great content! Tom Tom is a great sidekick, Lizzy is super useful, and the rest of the crew can't be beat. Keep up the good work!!

  • @texbaz2
    @texbaz2 Před rokem +1

    Love the shade tree mechanics. I wont remind you guys to wear your safety glasses, Kinda reminds me of if Fred Flinstone and Barney Ruble had a Off Road recovery service, I dare yall to put on some skins with Matt's Off road recovery. Be safe in the shop and out in field really enjoy your daily stuff.

  • @Shermingtan
    @Shermingtan Před rokem +5

    Great job guys and girl! Couldn't do what you do every day, amazing skills and inguinity right on the spot getting things done! If you ever have the issue that the seal area is too short, give the shaft to a machinist and have him spray weld and then turn it down to size and then grind it.

  • @tvann
    @tvann Před rokem +11

    Matt is old school, I think that's why I fell in love with the channel and people, keep up the great content, same with Paul and Robby and Rory, and Merlin, fun to watch reminds me how my grandpa use to do things

    • @amandahaj7608
      @amandahaj7608 Před rokem +3

      Same here ..maine isn't that much different than Utah..same good old people that don't have the money to spend on trucks ..so they make it from what's laying around..

    • @batmanlives6456
      @batmanlives6456 Před rokem +2

      I’m about Matt’s age and a product of farm engineering all my life …
      I really appreciate seeing how his mind works…
      I totally understand his thinking
      Cheers guys
      Great episode!

  • @georgevindo
    @georgevindo Před rokem +6

    That was an epic video again. The continuity on those upgrades was really nice to watch. Then the testing went beautifully too. Great to see Ed again and hopefully it won't be long until he's all healed up. Thanks for the video.

  • @xsgirth
    @xsgirth Před rokem +1

    Bring back matt's off road recovery, Matt and the Gimp's off road recovery blows

  • @alexandregingras6004
    @alexandregingras6004 Před 3 měsíci

    Tom's face whenever Matt is winging it: amazing

  • @vinceg3342
    @vinceg3342 Před rokem +5

    Matt telling Lizzie that branding the calves would have warmed them up. 😂

  • @leroyll1144
    @leroyll1144 Před rokem +3

    i luv to see the smile on MATTS face when everything works out ,after repairs.!!

  • @igripgrain
    @igripgrain Před rokem

    I love the duality of Tom & Matt

  • @fredflinstone985
    @fredflinstone985 Před rokem

    Matt is definitely rubbing off on Tom 😂😂😂😂.
    There was definitely some tension there in the first few episodes with Tom, but now they’re two far out peas in the same groovy pod …. That being said some of Tom definitely rubbed off on Matt as well… it’s like they’re both elevating into something masterful and I’m here for it😊

  • @mrmongo6722
    @mrmongo6722 Před rokem +3

    The ladies were rocking it out there that’s for sure! The Banana isn’t built with all of those trick parts like the Demon Child or the Mischief Maker but again it’s a everyday work horse! Just keep plugging at it between rescues and you’ll get there……🍻

    • @amandahaj7608
      @amandahaj7608 Před rokem

      Words to live by..can't be anymore honest than that..and everybody wants it..

  • @johnstark4723
    @johnstark4723 Před rokem +5

    Nice seeing Ed hanging out again. And i love Matts way of rigging things to make them work, thats how shade tree mechanics do it!