this project looks awesome and can't wait to see how you get it all done. I'm here from the FabRats channel and glad to have found you. now I know where Paul got the mini crescent in his pocket from. And Happy Birthday!
I love it , you, the women in your life, your 33’ Dodge, your shop.. and the original manufacturing. As a child ,(early 60’s), my neighbors, has a 1918 Dodge,( they said it was), with wood sides and a manual windshield wiper. We played in it in their garage.They owned the VW dealership, outside of Boston.
The old timer needed a nap LOL!! The trucks looks awesome I'm just catching up on watching these video's but I got to say that truck is going to be so cool when your done with it .
Mhmmm... blissfully glorious! Imagine when life becomes more automated to clear away our time to be able to create and enjoy life more fully... one day... Towards more Blissful moments~!
The cab , hood, fenders,running boards, and radiator shell all look great together and we haven't even talked about the roof insert and headlights. Very well done.
Very cool truck! Try adding your acid to some hot water. It works faster and better. Also neutralize the acid with baking soda and water. My dream truck is a 41 Willys!
what an extremely cool project. A project like this is really interesting to me. seeing engines rebuilt not so exciting. Looks like you turned the cummins into a Cat. ahah . The colors you got going on look really nice. Super awesome.
Got a pretty good laugh about your shop full of tools pulls crescent from pocket. Almost 45 myself and have the crescent in my pocket that Grandad gave me for Christmas when I was 5. Forgot it one time in my jeans from the day before, haven’t let it happen again. Felt as lost as last year’s Easter eggs. Really enjoying the truck build. 👍
That's an awesome project. I'm an trucker so I really appreciate this build. I seen something similar cruising through Missouri pulling a fifth wheel camper across I-70. It was low to the ground with stacks and, well from across the highway, looked like a show quality paint job. It was only a single axle pick up close to the same year as yours. It was going the other way so really only got a good glance at it. It sure looked sharp as hell coming at ya. On a side note, I guess I need to start drinking more often so I can feel a little younger. Haha
I can't get over how much you sound like Paul at certain times when you are explaining things. Beautiful job on that custom truck!! I hope you had a great Birthday!! Subbed!
well our mothers are sisters we went to the same grade school in the same high school all is just a little bit younger than me but we grew up doing the same things it seemed like Paul was always on my heels he’s always been a good kid I love watching how far he’s come we shared some great uncles together they taught us a lot of cool stuff🏁😊
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage That explains it !! Thank you for taking the time!! I really can't get over how many members of your family are so sharp on mechanics. I mean brothers, i think a cousin has a salvage yard, and I guess your Father(s) were mechanical as well. That is really interesting!
Great first episode for ME ! Your content is far more than just welding sparks and pipes being bent. This is going to be good, lots of tech info, tricks and pertinent information a "wannabe" fabricator CAN use. Looking forward to more.
Ești tu Romanian ? I agree with your comment, this is my first video of theirs. I came over from Fab Rats. I hope you watch them too. These are great fabricators.
New sub here from FabRats, this truck is a beauty. Love that you’re into diesels Merlin, looking forward to watching all your videos… Happy Birthday, BTW ❤️🇷🇴
I think it's hilarious that you made the statement about painting outside (may or may not be "legal") and them poured acid in you driveway!!! Too Funny!!
🤣🤣🏁😊 we had the craziest times as kids I still remember a lot of the stupid shit we did down along the virgin river with swings and ropes and trees surprise one of us isn’t dead😊🏁
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage I still have next to my bed the little wooden nightstand you made in Dorin lambs woodshop class that I traded from you (If I remember correctly we traded for a stereo I got in a different trade from Merrill rust) And in the bottom, I still have an 82 Valley yearbook! LOL!
Wow this is such a awesome channel. I came here because of the video from Fabrats, love that channel as well. Great work, awesome craftsmanship, keep up the great work.
I found the exact same ParaBeam headlight on eBay. I am using mine as a extra driving light on the front bumper of my 49 Austin a40 Countryman. If you check yours under the nickel plating they should be solid brass headlight rings as mine is? They are originally from a 1928 Nash. Dig your content
The Old Dodge Brothers Truck looks Absolutely Amazing...Great Job on the Fabrication . Cant wait to see what you do with those Rears..I found Your channel through Fab Rats. And So Glad they Showed Me Your channel. Merlon. Awesome Job on this truck..You and Paul are like 2 peas in a Pod..LOL..HAHA...Great Video...I see Im not alone painting outside LOL.Nice job Sir...
Found out about your channel from watching the latest Fab Rats video. Had to come check it out. Really liking this build and all the rest of the toys you have.
LOVE this truck. Did you consider shortening the rear frame a bit, or did you want the long wheelbase look, or do you have a mini sleeper to go on it? Mom is a damn fine documentary photographer. And a damn good sport. Happy Birthday. I've had way too many of them too, and I can just conk right out like that just about every day. Love your projects. And skills.
found your channel through Paul gotta say I love your collection of trucks your yellow tow truck is killer would love to see a video on it and your golf cart that thing rips when you took Michelle for a ride would love to see the inner workings of that unit as well! I have a yamaha g2 and a kubota d1105 engine and a polaris 500 predator 4x4 chassis with the drive units I would like to combine together
Giday Merlin just found your channel thanks to Paul from fab rats. I watched you on welder up and with Steve. I'm looking forward to watching your channel from over here in Australia
Watching you fit that roof panel was very satisfying! Awesome and enjoyable, no-nonsense fabrication, love it!
this project looks awesome and can't wait to see how you get it all done. I'm here from the FabRats channel and glad to have found you. now I know where Paul got the mini crescent in his pocket from. And Happy Birthday!
"Oh yeah" at 13:29 sounds just like Paul. Some cool projects here.
I'm also a zFab RATS FOLLOWER
Wow what a amazing build, the rear axles the setup you designed is second to none well done its gonna be the koolest build ever!
I love it , you, the women in your life, your 33’ Dodge, your shop.. and the original manufacturing.
As a child ,(early 60’s), my neighbors, has a 1918 Dodge,( they said it was), with wood sides and a manual windshield wiper. We played in it in their garage.They owned the VW dealership, outside of Boston.
Anything with a 5.9 Cummins !! Can’t wait to see motor videos
The old timer needed a nap LOL!! The trucks looks awesome I'm just catching up on watching these video's but I got to say that truck is going to be so cool when your done with it .
Wow, that was great thank you so much for bringing us along! Play through.
Well, I'm glad Paul dropped off a engine the other day, now I have another Y/channel to watch. Love your work 👌🇦🇺
WHAT A ROD, new sub from Alaska.
Happy Birthday , hope it was a day of victories on that cool truck ! Love the lean back radiator shell on that truck , gives it a sinister look !!
The muratic acid tip was great !!! ... THANKS for sharing !!!
i feel the same way when my day comes around
Nothing screams "Rock n Roll Rat Rod" like a nice Bryan Adams ballad!
Mhmmm... blissfully glorious! Imagine when life becomes more automated to clear away our time to be able to create and enjoy life more fully... one day...
Towards more Blissful moments~!
You do excellent work especially fitting the Chevelle
top to the Dodge, in fact the truck is perfection!
Awesome thanks Paul for turning us on to your channel! I love all the Diesel power can’t wait for more.
The cab , hood, fenders,running boards, and radiator shell all look great together and we haven't even talked about the roof insert and headlights.
Very well done.
Very cool truck! Try adding your acid to some hot water. It works faster and better. Also neutralize the acid with baking soda and water. My dream truck is a 41 Willys!
what an extremely cool project. A project like this is really interesting to me. seeing engines rebuilt not so exciting. Looks like you turned the cummins into a Cat. ahah . The colors you got going on look really nice. Super awesome.
Mr. Merlin you are a bad you know what love the videos and the videos you did with welderUp Steve y’all got to do more of them thank you sir
That's some serious progress.
We used Muriatic acid to clean fire places that had been smoked up on the upper part of the brick , worked well on that rust also !
I love this build it was awesome.
That's going to be a really cool ride. Love the suicide doors.
All of your videos are really inspiring me to finish my project but I've been working on over a year
You and Paul are cut from the same cloth for sure! Both fab experts by far #1! Can't wait to see the final truck. Happy belated birthday.
Man you are a wealth of knowledge. 👊🇺🇸
I enjoy watching you, work one talented young man
My dad was a maintenance man and carried a small crescent wrench like that in his pocket every day.
Got a pretty good laugh about your shop full of tools pulls crescent from pocket. Almost 45 myself and have the crescent in my pocket that Grandad gave me for Christmas when I was 5. Forgot it one time in my jeans from the day before, haven’t let it happen again. Felt as lost as last year’s Easter eggs. Really enjoying the truck build. 👍
I ease my pain on a regular basis, I am now 65, I have finally found the patience to wiggle and wait for screw to come loose, so much easier.
That's an awesome project. I'm an trucker so I really appreciate this build. I seen something similar cruising through Missouri pulling a fifth wheel camper across I-70. It was low to the ground with stacks and, well from across the highway, looked like a show quality paint job. It was only a single axle pick up close to the same year as yours. It was going the other way so really only got a good glance at it. It sure looked sharp as hell coming at ya. On a side note, I guess I need to start drinking more often so I can feel a little younger. Haha
You sir were aptly named for you indeed are a magician. It's a wonder to behold the works of thy hands.
WHAT A GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED
I can't get over how much you sound like Paul at certain times when you are explaining things. Beautiful job on that custom truck!! I hope you had a great Birthday!! Subbed!
well our mothers are sisters we went to the same grade school in the same high school all is just a little bit younger than me but we grew up doing the same things it seemed like Paul was always on my heels he’s always been a good kid I love watching how far he’s come we shared some great uncles together they taught us a lot of cool stuff🏁😊
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage That explains it !! Thank you for taking the time!! I really can't get over how many members of your family are so sharp on mechanics. I mean brothers, i think a cousin has a salvage yard, and I guess your Father(s) were mechanical as well. That is really interesting!
Love your shop.
Hey HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marlon ... That was funny at the end ...❤
Great looking Dodge project and happy birthday!. I found your vids thru Fab Rats. Keep up the good work.
Sure good to see you Merlin and for you guys got some cool stuff around there all right buddy take her easy thanks for the video later Red perfect
Really enjoying the build series. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! 💪👍🏼
Great first episode for ME ! Your content is far more than just welding sparks and pipes being bent. This is going to be good, lots of tech info, tricks and pertinent information a "wannabe" fabricator CAN use. Looking forward to more.
Came by with Paul, when 'Fab Rats' visited so I came back to watch you build your "semi", and I "subbed". Love when I find new channels!
You sir are a genius.
Hell yea that’s a sweet build.
Wow just wow what a build
Happy birthday Merlin 🎂
Oh sorry man I missed your birthday happy birthday Merlin
LOVE all your builds and this one in particular. I will follow every episode until it’s done. Great work, great family! Happy Birthday!
Ești tu Romanian ? I agree with your comment, this is my first video of theirs. I came over from Fab Rats. I hope you watch them too. These are great fabricators.
Da, sunt. Following from Romania 🇷🇴 💪
@@av.nedelcu5910 I have friends in Florida from Bucharest. The Voicu's family. Be safe
My first time watching your channel. Totally enjoyed it, thanks for sharing..
A birthday may be just another day, but, it's a day you get to have your cake, and eat it too.
Yes it's coming together
Thats AWESOME. id like to see what you and Paul could do together (not that you need him) lol. 👍
Coolest build I've ever seen
Coming together and looking better with every piece. Love the big lights, more "truck like". Happy birthday.
Looking Good 👍🏼
Very interesting to watch your attention to detail and fab work. I could watch your videos every day. Thanks for this channel!
Awesome build. Loving the channel, keep the videos coming!
Hi Merlin, new subscriber from Fab Rats! Looking forward to checking out your videos!!
Awesome ride
I love these fabrication videos!! Keep us posted Merlin..
Awesome project. Love the content especially the fabrication portions. Fun to see how you fab stuff up. Helps give me ideas for my projects.
That truck is gonna be a kilker!!! Happy birthday!!
What cool ole truck awesome
Happy birthday buddy injoy your work and your patients great video thanks
You are f***ing great at what you do and you need to teach Paul more.
New sub here from FabRats, this truck is a beauty. Love that you’re into diesels Merlin, looking forward to watching all your videos… Happy Birthday, BTW ❤️🇷🇴
You are absolutely the best......❤️❤️Happy birthday
Off the chart cool Sir !!
I know this video is old but the smaller light fit the truck lol. I'm a truck driver / mechanic and love trucks.
I think it's hilarious that you made the statement about painting outside (may or may not be "legal") and them poured acid in you driveway!!! Too Funny!!
🤣🤣🤣😊🏁
I saw Bret at Half Ass Garage modify the lights on his 37 hot rod and he put the turn signals in the headlights , they worked well and looked great .
I want to do something very similar that’s awesome I’ll look that up
So freakin' cool Merlon! You are a master creator! Much respect
Love your artwork
Where do you get your endless energy for all these projects?
I like how you still say "THAT'S FACTORY" I learned that phrase from you when we were kids and still use it also. LOL!
🤣🤣🏁😊 we had the craziest times as kids I still remember a lot of the stupid shit we did down along the virgin river with swings and ropes and trees surprise one of us isn’t dead😊🏁
@@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage I still have next to my bed the little wooden nightstand you made in Dorin lambs woodshop class that I traded from you (If I remember correctly we traded for a stereo I got in a different trade from Merrill rust) And in the bottom, I still have an 82 Valley yearbook! LOL!
Please do a video on the Golf Cart. Explaining how it was done and works etc. and what you did to hotrod the Yanmar diesel.
Yes please! Golf cart video is needed
Cool mini semi, :)
Afternoon Mr merlin
Wow this is such a awesome channel. I came here because of the video from Fabrats, love that channel as well. Great work, awesome craftsmanship, keep up the great work.
Great rig Merlin, Happy Birthday man 🎉
AWESOME!
I would love to see you and Paul from Fab Rats do a project together
One of these days we will for sure🏁
Killer. Just killer. It’s gonna be a bad azz ride!
I found the exact same ParaBeam headlight on eBay. I am using mine as a extra driving light on the front bumper of my 49 Austin a40 Countryman. If you check yours under the nickel plating they should be solid brass headlight rings as mine is?
They are originally from a 1928 Nash.
Dig your content
Thumbs up from the Land Down Under ...
Great build
Happy Birthday.
NV5600 NICE ! Looking forward to watching this build progress!
The Old Dodge Brothers Truck looks Absolutely Amazing...Great Job on the Fabrication . Cant wait to see what you do with those Rears..I found Your channel through Fab Rats. And So Glad they Showed Me Your channel. Merlon. Awesome Job on this truck..You and Paul are like 2 peas in a Pod..LOL..HAHA...Great Video...I see Im not alone painting outside LOL.Nice job Sir...
That's a nice little big rig live it
Getting real old school with the gas welding. I still find that easiest for exhaust work.
Happy Birthday
You are an amazing fabricator.
Glad I followed Fab Rats to your channel.
😊
Found out about your channel from watching the latest Fab Rats video. Had to come check it out. Really liking this build and all the rest of the toys you have.
Those fenders work so perfectly with that cab. Such a handsome truck. Love what you do.
LOVE this truck. Did you consider shortening the rear frame a bit, or did you want the long wheelbase look, or do you have a mini sleeper to go on it? Mom is a damn fine documentary photographer. And a damn good sport. Happy Birthday. I've had way too many of them too, and I can just conk right out like that just about every day. Love your projects. And skills.
Hi, I came along from Fab Rats, very enjoyable content !!
What I love most about it it’s different did you have a friend that had a 35 dodge coupe and it was also made some dodge brothers
found your channel through Paul gotta say I love your collection of trucks your yellow tow truck is killer would love to see a video on it and your golf cart that thing rips when you took Michelle for a ride would love to see the inner workings of that unit as well! I have a yamaha g2 and a kubota d1105 engine and a polaris 500 predator 4x4 chassis with the drive units I would like to combine together
Very KOOL Truck And Happy Belated Beautiful 🎈🎂🎈
Genius! Worker of fine magic! And the truck is developing fast, you get shit done!
Giday Merlin just found your channel thanks to Paul from fab rats. I watched you on welder up and with Steve. I'm looking forward to watching your channel from over here in Australia