After 40 Years, Ed's Golden Nugget Is DRIVING And Back On The Road!!
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Ed's Golden Nugget is on the road and driving!!! It's been a long time coming and we're closing in real soon on giving this ride back to him!
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The GN looks and sounds great
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Very beautiful 😻
Excepted
Better that the rear end locks up on you than on Ed. Great work, guys! This whole series makes me happy. :)
Very true! Also good it wasn't the front diff that locked up while driving.
I remember them having to do some sort of unexpected parts swapping when working on the diffs. Was it the rear one that they had to modify using parts from the front? I can't remember which one they had go mess with.
Did you forget to add diff fluid?
@@mrnine324 It has manual locking hubs, if they are in the Free position that would never happen
@@dopeman420 gear oil
The whole internet has been waiting for this, not just you guys.
Ed is the ol' timer that everybody hopes to be someday. Live long and prosper, Ed!
40 years means nothing when you're timeless 🌟
This is how you know you're doing big things on TH-cam!!
Good for yall fabrats!
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Hey, TH-cam, come here, please. Take a seat, there's a few things we need to talk about...
"Gotta fix that rattle " I think they should of said that 20 more times!
Makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one with that kind of luck when working on projects 😂
I was thinking the same thing!
I Had That Same Thing Happen Once...man😐
Everything going as planned….except it’s not my project😂
Don’t worry, I’m right there with you. I lose at least one 13mm wrench per project as well 😂
@@saltyreesescup3104 What? The rear end locked up with you too? What happened?
Drive it. Fix it. Drive it. Fix it. THE FINAL STAGE IS HERE! Soon enough it'll be back in Ed's hands. Glad you guys are taking the time to tune it and fix all the little problems. It'll be a great ride for Ed thanks to everyone's hard work and dedication. Bravo 👏
So nobody asked him if he wants it? That's stupid. How often does the old man trailer a toy out to the hills and go play? What makes you think he is going to start?
@@Michael-rg7mx who pissed in your cornflakes this morning?
Did somebody forget the oil?
@@Michael-rg7mx well for one he wanted more clearance so they did fix it like he wanted it and that's not for off-roading it's to be able to get better flotation on the sand cuz they would have fixed that thing stock. It would have been stuck in them lake beds. It's more capable and even though it looks taller it's not more than likely to flip over because of the way the wheel base is
@@spambeanie2 Does anyone really think that the old guy is going to get on the freeway in that?
Looking at the comments, people don't watch the last minute of videos I'm guessing. Hope everything is ok. Glad she is running well at least.
They are too worried about getting the first comment…
Most don’t. They’re more concerned with being a first comment 😂.
Half of them don't look at more than the title and the thumbnail.
Ed is a lucky man to have such great friends that care about him… he truly hit the mother-load with you guys
*lode. Perfect time to spell it right referencing a gold truck and you fucked it up fenceman :D
@@grinchyface It's the grammar police pull over!! @Nomadic Fenceman.
Fab Rats are heroes. This little Nugget is the neatest thing ever. Ed will be so proud.
Was happy to see this happened while Randall was still around. Glad he got to take a ride before heading off to follow his passion.
I believe they said he was heading off 1/2 mile up the road. I think he'll be able to visit.
ME Too!...gonna miss ya Randall....Best Wishes...would never ask some one not to follow thier dreams tho...
Randall has said he will be around as often as possible. This is a real family gig and he seems to have a passion for helping them too.
When did they announce Randall leaving? I must have missed that.
Thanks to each and everyone that had a part in this build. You all have pulled off a 2 yr build in 6 months and it looks great. Hope Ed gets to enjoy many more years with his nugget and rokon!
The look you give your brother when something breaks has to be something we are all born with😂
haha , so true
@@kindnuguz "what is that?" ... "WHAT IS THAT!?!." Lol
Ed's going to legitimately break down crying when you guys give it to him. He'll be so happy! I can't wait to see the reveal!
Well, THAT'S why you test it first! Imagine giving it to Ed, and having all that go wrong with him behind the wheel!
Good job, guys! You'll get it!
... and it breaks down in the mountains. Then have to recover it after a landslide blocks his exit. Once is enough.
I just want to say everybody who had a hand in this build should be proud of themselves. This is an amazing restoration of a rare automobile. Such a neat little 4x4. Ed will love it
If Ed doesn't cry when he gets all of these things I'm going to! LOL you guys did an awesome job!
I will too!!!
Hell probably be quiet but really appreciative for months after
You all are the best friends Ed could have. I'm glad you're test driving and fixing the Nugget as you find things. Ed is going to have a sweet ride! Well done, ladies and gentlemen!
I can’t wait to see Ed drive this vehicle.. I honestly think there are literally millions of us at this point who are actively waiting to see the smile on Ed’s face. Thank you for your work on this project, Fab Rats. Everyone who is working on this thing is doing a beautiful service.
Nooooo I was so happy to see the Golden Nugget drive then the rear end just had to lock up. Thankfully it happened while you guys still have it and it won't be a problem for Ed.
Imagine you pass Ed while test driving the Nugget. 😂✌❤
that's a funny thought, can you imagine Ed's head swiveling around and his mouth dropping?
@@JanelleVocate-Ames 😂
Ed would've said; "man That was a beautiful nugget! I'll just be happy to get mine back, and maybe someday get it polished up and put in some new headlights, and new tires on it." 😂✌
Great job! It really does need fender flares though. It looks incomplete without them.
Robbie’s paint job will be damaged quickly by rock chips without fender flares.
I was thinking the same thing
The black wheels look terrible as well. Looks like the hub caps fell off
Ed will over the moon when he sees the golden nugget. Can’t wait for the day he gets it. Awesome job Paul. You are such good people.
I mean. Its taken over a year almost. Other shops could have done a better job in half the time.
@helium5912 Remember that this was the effort of several shops, salvage yards and parts shops, and a fan of the channel provided a whole replacement body. The original Golden Nugget got T-boned, and the whole left side of the body was sheet aluminum riveted to what remained of the original steel.
So glad the rear locked on YOU instead of Ed. You'll fix it and it'll be fine. You got this 👍
Thank you everyone who was involved in the golden nugget & rokon build for Ed. My heart goes out to all of you. God is smiling & so am I , along with so many others. Everyone's uncle ED is going to have a smile so big that he may need a wide load sign to carry that smile. # miles of smiles
As someone who recently lost his last grandmother in life, I really hope Ed will have many years to come to enjoy all of this. Just hope it’s soon so he can start enjoying it and not reminiscing on memories of it. Make new memories of it with him!
The suspense is killing me. When is Ed gonna get his ride back? Can't wait much longer such a beautiful piece he will be stoked
They said this month, im sure this video was filmed probably a week or so ago paul will get it fixed up.
I think they said next week on Robby Layton's channel.
Well, considering what happened in the last 30 seconds of the video, he may need to wait a little longer.
@@stargazer7644 trueeee. assuming they don't have anything else on there list they are normally pretty fast to fix a mistake though. best of luck to them.
Yaaaa, I am so happy to see it drive and that much closer to the "delivery" date.
I hope the rear end issue is easily fixable, and don't forget about the rattles on the roof ribs.
Hopefully they didn't forget to add gear oil? It's nice cause they do it twice.
Sounds like it either lost or didn’t have gear oil in it or something worked itself loose and the pinion shaft bonded up
Rattle is because it needs motor mounts. Everything else is about this build is perfect
@@kyfriedhb1297 Hmm, they did have it apart again too. That would be bad, wasn't it a brand new centre?
@@drayden7937 It has new mounts, the rattle is the roof bows.
And that's why a real builder like you hammers the thing around for a bit, not just around the block. Better it break on the builder than the customer. You'll figure it out, fix it and have a good lesson for everyone in the next video. I love seeing how everyone came together to build this thing so quick for Ed. Looking forward to the next one!
THE GOLDEN NUGGET RIDES!!! You guys did a bang-up job on Ed’s little treasure there. He’s gonna be like a kid in a candy shop when he sets eyes on her.
Paul and Ben, what a magic duo……….getting to work together………awesome family….very jealous.
You guys have done an awesome job rebuilding the Nugget. Always find the bugs during test drives, but nothing you can't fix. 2 thumbs up for the Fab Rats crew. Thanks for sharing
I’m convinced this man could fix anything, I wish I knew a guy like him in my area. I guess one day I’ll just have to learn to do everything myself like he has. Huge inspiration for all my little projects this family is !
@@iMaNii4k You may not have Paul's skills yet, but can learn. A lot of people learn how to fix or rebuild is by trial and error. Small projects have the same outcome when you take something broken & make it work.
Glad to see the nugget on the road and running. First test drive is where you’ll find things that need to be fixed or adjusted. Sucks that the rear end locked up but you’ll get it taken care of. Glad nothing bad happened when it locked up. The rear on my 90’ GMC jimmy locked up on the highway while doing 70 and that was SCARY!!!! I had to put it in 4x4 to break it so I can get off the road. You guys got this!!! Can’t wait to see the nugget with the bike and trailer all together. Keep up the great work guys! God bless!
spoilers! XD
I broke a few diff's in my day, but that reminds me of when the rear end broke on my '77 Monte Carlo going down the highway. It was kinda uneventful in my case, tho, kind of a "clunk" and then no propulsion. I'd hit the gas and the car would just twist. Coasted to the side, tried forward and reverse, eventually, it broke loose and the drive shaft would just spin.
Being 2wd, tho, meant I was walking, lol. In my case the bolt holding the spider gear shaft(whatever that's called) sheared, the shaft slid back and forth until it caught on something, then it snapped and the gears just ate themselves up after that. R&P was fine, but one of the spiders was literally snapped in half.
@@l337pwnage ugh that sucks! I was scared cause my truck just slid in the lane when the wheels locked up and it was on a main highway with a lot of truckers. Once it stopped I put it in 4x4 rocked it back then floored it forward and boom busted that sucker up and drove off the highway. I didn’t wanna get stuck on the highway.
@@TowMan127 what's up TowMan127 man that sound sketchy with your Chevy. Nuggets looking good and they will get rear straight and Ed will be a happy camper! Get his Suzuki and rokon back with that slick trailer. Can't wait to see the unveiling of it all to him. Good to see you over here my tow brother! Stay safe and watch your six.
@@TowMan127 lucky you when my rear end locked up broke the drive shaft shot me 20’ in the air doing 100kmh
Matt is a genius for bringing and keeping Ed on the show. My wife and I nicknamed Ed "Sunshine"
e-bikes are amazing.
It's like bicycling with Superman blowing on your back.
Probably the fastest that Suzuki body has ever gone other than being on a trailer. Looks awesome. You people do good work 👍😎
good work !,after all the bs work by supposed experts, the rear end locks up
@@georgegouvas27
You have to build a vehicle twice to avoid these sort of things, and Paul apparently did not do that.
Once before paint, to work out any mechanical or engineering discrepancies. Then it gets disassembled for paint. And then final reassembly after paint.
It seems like a lot more work doing it that way, but it makes it so much easier not having to do repairs working around fresh paint.
Paul is just a dude with a shop, a bunch of tools, some talent, and a video camera. I don't think that he has ever claimed to be a "professional" automobile builder.
@@georgegouvas27 Things never go the way you think doing a build like the nugget..
Love armchair professional mechanics…
@@georgegouvas27 Don't be so hard on them. I'm guessing they only missed tightening one bolt. The one holding in the crosspin. 🤦♂️😞
What a sight! You two nearly fill up the cab completely. Ed will have his own channel and fan club in no time.
Reminds me of my first car, a Ford Festiva.
@Nathan Carr Not likely, Remember, Ed doesn't DO social media. AT ALL. This is how they have been able to keep this a secret. He doesn't watch anyone's videos.
OMG!! This put the biggest smile on my face. I can’t believe the Nugget made it back out on the road again. So excited to see Ed’s reaction when he sees everything.
Actually, the bare frame is about the only part of the original Nugget that made it back out on the road.
The Exhaust note is perfect for the Golden Nugget!!!
I can't wait to see Ed's face when he not only sees it, but starts and drives it! Gonna be priceless and likley will make me cry.
Man, I wish I knew a quarter of what you and Ben know! Yall did an amazing job! Ed is gonna love it!!
Better now than with Ed, you guys still have done a outstanding job. 👍😉
The GN looks and sounds great. The rear end…better to have happened before it goes home to Ed. Awesome job! Thanks to you and your crew!
Great memories! You live in a beautiful part of the country, Paul.
Damn the rear end NOOOOOO what a cliff hanger dang guys prayers a god speed can’t wait to see her all done
Three steps forward one step back we all know that dance, It was so awesome seeing the nugget on the road, rear locked up aaa ,I will pray that you find all the parts that you need fast 🙏 you all are so awesome
I'm grinning ear to ear drinking coffee! What a great morning! Well until the end😖
You guys rock.
Detach from this world and the distractions/pleasures in it.This world and the things in it are temporary, spend your time doing something that will matter in the long run. Do as much as you can to help other people while you are here so that you are ready to face Jesus on judgement day. The last 3000+ years of human history have been a testimony in favor of God's word. Contemplate how the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13. Revelation 17 confirms that it is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the son of God and can tell the future or make it happen B) The world leaders/governments/nations etc have been conspiring together to accomplish this roadmap set in place by the Israelites or C) History as we know it is fake despite the archaeological evidence. You don't really need to speculate though because you can start a relationship with God and have proof.
Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life - Revelation 3:20. The world is rapidly passing away and eventually you will have to stand before God on judgement day and explain to Him what you have done with your life. Make sure you are making every effort to help others while you can
We’ve all been looking forward for 6 months! Cheers guys
Going out for a road test... All I could think of...so much for the perfectness of Robby's paint job as you throw up rocks from the driveway. So purty and amazing you went out for test drive and so few problems(no second gear and minor issue with brakes).
Looks so good, the total package of everything. Ed will be so happy
So if you watch Matts Offroad new video you'll find out what happened to the rear diff. Paul Ben Randal and Michelle, you guys have done an awesome job and not to forget Robby Layton and his crew and of course Bike and Beards.. Its been an absolute joy watching you all coming together and working on Eds machines.. Big love from Down Under
What EVERYONE has done for Ed is just absolutely incredible!!! This is gonna blow his socks off! Way to go!! Sucks the rear end froze up but you'll get it figured out.
Agreed, for the complete rebuild, I think it went really very well. I would have made some paper shims just for the video audio for the test drive.
@@marklar7551 1/8” rubber sheet. Cut to fit and slide between the roof bow and the panel.
@@brucecoleman7412 pretty much what I was thinking.
@Josias Lourenço I agree, not sure why you put that comment here but great!
Somethings so satisfying about seeing an old car be restored. I plan on doing the same thing to my 93 s10. Full restoration eventually.
Humble old Ed’s probably gonna say you made it way to nice for him . Love it great video !
Congrats to everyone involved who made the project come to fruition! You’ve all got something to be proud of!
You guys rock for taking on this project and turning it into something that is just spectacular...Ed is gonna absolutley love the entire package returned to him.
I'm so overly excited to finally see the nugget move under its own power. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the reveal to Ed with the Rokun and trailer in tow
NNNOOOOOO! So close to being done! At least you found it and Ed didn't end up on the side of the road! Ed will be wheeling that all over town!
It would be Great if you all involved in this could go live when you surprise Ed with this gift.. Great people 👏
The golden Nugget looks brand new 🤩. Great rebuild and restoration.
You two already overloaded the weight carrying capacity of that awesome Suzuki... :-)
Giving a new life for ED. The best gift for the rest of his life will never be forgotten its for you helpers EXCELLENT!
I think that the Golden Nugget needs form black fender flares to help protect that awesome paint!
The wait is almost over! What an incredible project.
Great to see this on the road. Lot's of hard work by everyone. Ed is going to be stoked!
Randall, you’re gonna be missed! You’ll just have to come back for guest appearances from time to time.
Randall, Where are you going?
Ahh yes nothing like that feeling of accomplishment and buttoning up things after first few drives! Custom vehicle life! Good job guys!
Sometimes, stuff happens….. its a huge project with ALOT of moving parts. Could have been a lot of things but don’t let it discourage you. You did a phenomenal job on that thing. It went from nothing to almost fully restored in a few months with everything being fabricated for the most part
So awesome to see it back on the road. It's truly remarkable how far it has come since being pulled out of the woods.
Fab Rat Bro’s Rockin in the “Golden Nugget” bittersweet to see this project conclude 💛 Thank you for sharing 💛
Paul: "we're golden".
That’s an understatement. Bwahaha.
Just watched this in the parking lot of a dealership. Spent ten months building out a van. Left Greensboro for Alaska. Had the serpentine belt start slipping an hour out of town. This video feels thematically on point.
This is going to be great! Awesome job guys. It's definitely going to need a Fab Rats sticker somewhere too ;)
I was thinking that when they rolled in from the 1st drive.
On the underside
Under the hood where everyone that works on it signs it.👍
Ed is going to be happy with all the work everyone put into this.
Magnificent, it’s been such a joy to watch this whole thing unfold. Without a doubt, this is my favorite entertainment (video wise) I’ve ever experienced! Great job to all!
OMG that rattle!!! It would drive me insane!
The smiles are worth their weight in GOLD!
Awesome accomplishment. All your skilled hard work and generous dedication pays off. Thank You for sharing the journey with us fans!
"Don't Forget The SEAT BELTS"!
We're so glad to see you guys ride down the road n it Paul you Ben and Randell have put 1,000's of hrs in the nugget thank you for the very hard work . That sucks that the rear end locked up
Boy the Nugget has come along way thanks to a lot of hard work from all of you. I know you will get the bugs worked out. Nothing you guys can’t fix. Thank you guys for bringing us along on the journey. Ed sure is blessed with great friends and I know that is what he will appreciate more than anything.
The Nugget looks amazing guys! Superb job, sure Ed will love it 👍
Oh guys, I got excited yesterday when I watched Robbie and his crew finish off the Rocon, Golden bike and now just the thought of Ed actually receiving his motors is making me emotional and excited. The Golden Nugget looks absolutely outstanding and quite sporty with those lovely tyres. I am so sorry your happiness has been dented given all the hard work you have all pout into this project. Here’s hoping it’s something very simple, thank goodness you take the time to test drive before handing over. Stay awesome guys and stay safe.
It's looking so cute and cool at the same time !!! It's absolutely stunning. Edd won't know what to say. And I bet if he doesn't have tears in his eyes he'll be holding them back .
ok
My God this is a beautiful build, Paul, Matt, Bobby, all the help getting parts, such a great effort and result. Ed will be so happy. I would add a high end interior lockable secure trunk for tools (miners pan, pick, Gold storages, and snacks) and an integrated dual cup holder and call it complete!
I'm so amazed about the work Paul and Ben have put in the golden nugget, it looks amazing . Ed is going to love it I'm sure of that. amazing work Fabrats 👏
Rear end locked-up! DOHHH!!!!! 🥵 You guys will git 'r all squared away. I got faith in ya. 😀
So glad you guys are testing everything properly (not that we ever doubted you). Ed will be so pleased when he can just hop in and drive with no worries!
Amazing how far this little truck has come, can't wait to see Ed's face when it's finally ready!
You're all amazing. It looks and sounds great. So many man hours went into it. Congratulations
Amazing to watch this from the recovery in the Sierras all the way to where you are today - and so many different groups of people involved in the restoration...
Very happy to see this being done right. Putting her through her paces with a proper shakedown to identify all the problems and address them so she is in good working condition. Probably a good amount of work yet to be done but looks like you guys are in the home stretch. Excellent work.
This is really exciting. The Golden is getting close to "Ride Again"
It definitely needs flares. But awesome work and it's been great watching you guys restore the Golden Nugget.
Matt, you, and robby are gonna make his life complete! This has been an amazing experience 🙌
Watching you drive this brings back memories. In high school in the 1980s I drove an LJ80 -796CC of raw side draft power. I'm extremely broad shouldered and had a friend who was even more so. When driving together, the top of the doors were literally bowed out a good 1/2 inch on either side. Made shifting and steering interesting but had a blast doing it. I haven't had as much fun in any vehicle I've owned since. The project is looking great, I can't wait to see Eds reaction when he finally sees it!
Detach from this world and the distractions/pleasures in it.This world and the things in it are temporary, spend your time doing something that will matter in the long run. Do as much as you can to help other people while you are here so that you are ready to face Jesus on judgement day. The last 3000+ years of human history have been a testimony in favor of God's word. Contemplate how the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13. Revelation 17 confirms that it is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the son of God and can tell the future or make it happen B) The world leaders/governments/nations etc have been conspiring together to accomplish this roadmap set in place by the Israelites or C) History as we know it is fake despite the archaeological evidence. You don't really need to speculate though because you can start a relationship with God and have proof.
Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life - Revelation 3:20. The world is rapidly passing away and eventually you will have to stand before God on judgement day and explain to Him what you have done with your life. Make sure you are making every effort to help others while you can
@@isaiahc8390 1 you're preaching to the choir.
2 weather I agree with your sentiments or not, I do not appreciate being ambushed with a reply that is not germain to the posted comment.
That ending...what a cliff hanger!
Wow guys!! I almost broke down!! I'm goin be a mess when the big reveal comes!! Everyone who has worked on the Golden nugget project Absolutely wonderful people for doin this for Ed!!!! Couldn't ask for better friends!!!!
Rock on!!!
Can't wait to see Ed when he gets this. Awesome work by everyone to get this fixed
What a fix Paul, Ben, Randall, and Robbie's team. From floating through the Sierras to driving in the desert!!! Great work and thanks for sharing.
Wow, been a long road but really cool to see the Rokon and nugget done.
Just--Exactly what is your definition of "done"?
@@cotton-Dave Rokon is completely done, nugget is done-ish, but it‘ll be there soon.