My favorite part was when Steve was talking about the smells and the atmosphere in the old service station. Similar to my childhood. Dad worked in a service station and went on to owning his own shop. I loved going to work with him on Saturdays. Now he is retired and when I walk into a shop and smell all the oils and tires and everything all the memories come rushing back of some of the best times of my life. Good stuff thanks for sharing Steve.
Love what you’re doin Steve and Merlin…. My friends and I would go on road trips to nowhere back in the seventies…. Many failures and many good times ….. having food and water.. ( beer) was always a challenge…. Break downs would happen … it was great , you remind me of those times . You probably have more resources than we did but you would never complete your journey on time.. we never did… I got fired from a few crappy jobs for a no show no call. Its ok, It was worth it to get the experience…… I’m 62 years old now.. I still rock… my resources are better..I feel like doing it again with my wife… I got a 1964 Dodge 440 , I may grab a couple of super burritos and make it happen. Thanks guys.
We really enjoyed making Vegas Rat Rods. We are unsure if we will be back on the Discovery Channel so we went to TH-cam. Watch for episode 3 of our Make it Run again series coming up soon. I am glad you found us as well.
I like the history in the beginning, I remember when I was a kid playing in my dad's body shop, out back with the old junk cars trying to find cool parts to make something cool out of
I like that you used one of your own tailgate from you own collection to get the job done. Truck look sick keep up the videos keeps me watching. We will be out in April look forward to coming to your shop again.
My favorite part was watching you guys give this thing a little love and see it become the coolest truck with just a little work! Well done Steve and Merlin and crew!
This is the best TH-cam content I have seem in many months, Go Steve Darnell I watch Cleetus, Hoonigans , many more and welderup and vegas rat rods was awsome. Love you guys , hell yeah
So great to find this and see you guys again! Been surviving on re-runs of Sin City Motors for the last few years and was getting really low on on inspiration. Back on fire again! Keep em coming.....and sending them to uk tele boxes Steve.
Excellent that a Canadian Won that truck! Congratulations young man from the prairies. Maybe QDM. gets to see that truck around., out there! Congratulations 👏 🎊
Nice to see a Fellow Canuck win this truck, love this episode so funny with the “face mask “ , and your impression of your dad and the fob. We used to put wooden matches in our BB guns and fire them at the sidewalk and watch them burn. They hurt like hell if you get one in the back though. Please keep up the great content.
My favorite year and color, I have the same truck but in a fleetside. It now has a 454 LS6 big block, backed up with a 4L85E. Original T221, 1 tons with 4:10 gears, slots with 35" BFG mud terrain tires.
Man I wished I had packed up my things after coming home from the military and moved out West to work in shops much like yours. I have so many years of experience and so many different trades and things I can do besides just turning a wrench or just welding. Now I'm 41 and STILL searching for that dream job where I can paid what I'm worth and treated well and respected unlike my current situation.
A sheer pleasure to watch... simply the best guys in this kinda business....can't wait to pay you a visit Steve..when all this covid calms down....and oh,,BTW thanks for my 57 Birthday surprise you sent ..that blew me away ..your a true gent in every sense..take care buddy.. hopefully see you soon.....all the best..Gary..
My favorite part of the video is the truck of course. I had a 64 long bed in high school that I used tin snips and cut my own sunroof and had red interior lights that I wired in to make the cab glow. The BB guns and fishing rods were an awesome touch (though I had a 12 gauge and abu Garcia rods in mine) really brought back memories and made me realize I was in the rat rod scene 25 years ago. I loved making things that were unique that I made to be my own creation. Also loved the Missionary bit. That was me going to seminary for an hour before school to study the Book of Mormon (unfortunately I didn’t retain any of it because of my addiction to work and cars). Steve I love your videos and your creations. I wish I had a thimble of your talent, I have the creative mind for building, but unfortunately my skills need work. Keep the videos coming.
The using the tin snips to cut out the sunroof LOL! I make many of the inside of my builds glow. Sounds like we share a lot when it comes to creating unique things. I too did not retain anything from seminary. Had cars on the brain. If creating keeps you awake at night then you got the talent. Enjoyed your comment. Thanks for watching!
Nothing like waking up a engine that's been in a slumber for a while with a pedal to the board red line that will make sure the oil gets pumping and everything lossens up nice and quick and make sure there is no rod issues or wrist pin issues LOL!!
thanks for the memories. i hunted Panguitch for many years. we hunted mount dutton east and showalter canyon. i have been to that gas station many times. even got arrested there once (long story for some beers and cigars someday) but we got out without serving any time. sweet truck and loved the family history.
I love everything about this video. Saving a classing and letting it's history live on. Also who would ever thought we would see these two guys in suits. It very well could have been the first time either has wore one.
I love seeing you talk about your past as it shows where you came from and how you got the passion. Also love to see you spend time with your family as they are what pushes you forward and hold you up in rough times
I love this series, make it run again is awesome. Sometimes I leave poop in the toilet. It is such a magnificent turd, that I have to let the next person admire it in all its glory.
Thanks Jacob, your Grandma thought I should edit that part out. She said she didn't teach me to talk like that! Come by and see me. I'd love to see you.
Thx Steve and Merlin! Great show, and nice to see cousin Dave and Travis! You guys look like real good friends, and seem to have a ton of fun together! Love the channel!
The best part of the video for me is when you and Merlin are in Panguitch UT. My family is from California and we use to hunt up at the lake. Some trips for deer season we would have 20 or so family members there. Good memories of aunts and uncles gone now. But watching your video of your trip brought those memories back. Loved fishing at the Lake. Next time stop in at the Owens brothers store at the lake. A lot of cool stuff inside.
I also have the best memories of Panguitch. Didn't do much fishing on the lake but spent many days on Cedar Mountain with family. Lots of Elk up there now. The fire of 2017 took out the West and North side of the Lake and back to Brian Head. But still a most beautiful place. Always enjoy the Owens store. Thanks for your comment, enjoyed it.
We hunted a lot in the Cedar Breaks and up in the high country. One spot up high we could look one way and see Brace Canyon and you look the other way you would see Zion. Miss seeing the Elk, Antelope and deer. Ill be in Vegas for my Birthday on March 31st and plan on stopping by your shop. I've been to you shop once and have meet you. Thanks again for the memories Steve.
When I was a kid in grade school a teacher use to call me and my friend Butch and Sundance because we were both little hellions in school together LOL!
We hung out at a full service standard chevron on i90 at Sullivan in Spokane valley. 1971 72 ish , The owners son had a 70 SS 396 Chevelle Cortez silver. I was hooked.
Hey Steve it's Russ from PB, it's great to hear that you could keep in touch with your great-great-grandfather and that cool town that he built, and the lemon drops that you were high on swimming in front of the house. The raccoon hats and the BB guns made the whole video great job buddy ready to get it running 283 Chevy.
I think I smiled the complete video. I love SLC & Southern Utah and I Love old Chevy trucks --> Especially a 1966 because that was the year I was born. Great content. Thanks for doing these videos. PS My buddy owned Grandma Tina's restaurant in Panguitch back in the early 2000's and I spent a lot of time down there.
I can't pick one favorite thing so here's two! "If you gotta put locks on your wheels, move from your neighborhood" And I just love how those wheels and tires pop on that truck, looks SO GOOD!
Thanks that is awesome my shop is going to donate this welder to a young guy that has been helping us around the shop a lot. He wants to learn to weld so thanks again he will really appreciate it. Rock on metal man
just what i have been looking for on you tube and i finally found you again damn good awesome show you got and love all of your builds and my son does to wish i could get you two together and he welds for a living making minnium wage and he went to trade school for welding and im so proud of him and keep up the awesome work steve you got this
So stoked on this make it run episode 2. Best part of the episode is watching how Steve and Merlin play pranks on each other. You can tell y’all are good friends! Thanks guys..
LOVE IT! Not sure if Discovery Channel canceled his show but in my opinion THEY FUK UP if they did. What he is doing now would be a huge TV hit and hope he keeps this up because he has a lifetime fan and I'm sure millions of others.
Thanks for your comment. Discovery has not renewed with us so Vegas Rat Rods is unknown. I am continuing with TH-cam and hope to bring some of the same entertainment and some education on welding. Thanks for watching. Appreciate your comment!
Best part of the truck episode was repairing the rear end because you would not of made it on that awesome road trip back to Vegas. You guys rock awesome truck awesome episode.
Best thing about the show? It's Steve he makes the show with his bad ass skills. And his personality
Thanks Corey! Nice compliment. Appreciate it.
No trees around it, but leaves all over the hood. Also, there were no leaves on any of the other vehicles sitting around it. #Staged
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Wow you guys are killing it with the editing this better than cable I'm loving it
My editor and cameraman do a great job. I'll tell them you said so. Thanks for your comment!
My favorite part was when Steve was talking about the smells and the atmosphere in the old service station. Similar to my childhood. Dad worked in a service station and went on to owning his own shop. I loved going to work with him on Saturdays. Now he is retired and when I walk into a shop and smell all the oils and tires and everything all the memories come rushing back of some of the best times of my life. Good stuff thanks for sharing Steve.
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Haha... awesome... great to see you Guys ,Thanks for Stopping in and Visiting with Us
Thanks Deeter, it was awesome doing some video with you and Dave again. Had a great time. Lets do it again soon.
Moms face when the door opened. Worth the trip alone in my eyes.
Is that short box or long box stepside?
Short box.
That's no short box , w u
Seeing that old dash lit up at night was super cool
What a beautiful woman. I wish her a long happy life. You have great episodes and thank you.
Best part...two buddies building and road tripping together having a blast and making memories!!! 👍
Love the new tires and how the tailgates still looks old school. Don’t forget the fishing poles and BB guns
Love what you’re doin Steve and Merlin…. My friends and I would go on road trips to nowhere back in the seventies…. Many failures and many good times
….. having food and water.. ( beer) was always a challenge….
Break downs would happen … it was great , you remind me of those times .
You probably have more resources than we did but you would never complete your journey on time.. we never did… I got fired from a few crappy jobs for a no show no call. Its ok, It was worth it to get the experience……
I’m 62 years old now.. I still rock… my resources are better..I feel like doing it again with my wife… I got a 1964 Dodge 440 , I may grab a couple of super burritos and make it happen. Thanks guys.
Enjoyed your comment! Merlin and I have a great time on these road trips. The best of memories and best of friends. Thanks for watching.
Awesome you have all this Heritage and just great stuff from Utah !!!!
Maaaan I’m so glad I found this I used to watch Vegas Rat Rods and missed you guys
We really enjoyed making Vegas Rat Rods. We are unsure if we will be back on the Discovery Channel so we went to TH-cam. Watch for episode 3 of our Make it Run again series coming up soon. I am glad you found us as well.
I like the history in the beginning, I remember when I was a kid playing in my dad's body shop, out back with the old junk cars trying to find cool parts to make something cool out of
That was a sweet Coronet R/T that thing looked cool with a crazy paint job and that 55 Chevy Wagon is bad ass too
Love the maxi pad mask and the shopping at Scheels. Steve is an absolutely amazing guy. He's such an amazing down to earth guy.
Thanks Ashlee, appreciate it!
Hi Ashlee Millett, You are the winner of the Circus Circus experience give away, please contact info@welderup.com and send us your information.
I like that you used one of your own tailgate from you own collection to get the job done. Truck look sick keep up the videos keeps me watching. We will be out in April look forward to coming to your shop again.
Thanks for coming, nice to have you back.
A couple of big kids having a lot of fun, and get a 66 Chevy 4 wheel drive on the journey. Doesn’t get any better than that
So true, we had a blast!
Definitely wet sanding it and polishing it out to give it a badass patina look was by far the best part
Can't stop watching these awesome videos
Thanks Lisa!
My favorite part was watching you guys give this thing a little love and see it become the coolest truck with just a little work! Well done Steve and Merlin and crew!
This is the best TH-cam content I have seem in many months, Go Steve Darnell I watch Cleetus, Hoonigans , many more and welderup and vegas rat rods was awsome. Love you guys , hell yeah
Thank you! Very nice of you to say. Appreciate you watching!
So great to find this and see you guys again! Been surviving on re-runs of Sin City Motors for the last few years and was getting really low on on inspiration. Back on fire again! Keep em coming.....and sending them to uk tele boxes Steve.
Thanks Leslie, glad you found us.
Excellent that a Canadian Won that truck! Congratulations young man from the prairies. Maybe QDM. gets to see that truck around., out there! Congratulations 👏 🎊
That is an awesome old 66 Chevy.
Nice to see a Fellow Canuck win this truck, love this episode so funny with the “face mask “ , and your impression of your dad and the fob. We used to put wooden matches in our BB guns and fire them at the sidewalk and watch them burn. They hurt like hell if you get one in the back though. Please keep up the great content.
LOL! Thanks Kevin.
This truck is so freaking cool and sick. Can't beat an old chevy.
Can’t wait to start working on my 65 C30
Best part was poop story with Merlon looking over your shoulder with a shit eatin grin!😆
My favorite year and color, I have the same truck but in a fleetside. It now has a 454 LS6 big block, backed up with a 4L85E. Original T221, 1 tons with 4:10 gears, slots with 35" BFG mud terrain tires.
Me and you grew almost identical from the irrigation in front to the garage my grandpa had badass brought back some good memories pal
It was great wasn't it. Always brings back the best of memories to go back and visit places from your childhood.
Dam I love that truck! Its nice to see a 4 wheel drive once and a while instead of all the 2 wheel peelers all the time..
Man I wished I had packed up my things after coming home from the military and moved out West to work in shops much like yours. I have so many years of experience and so many different trades and things I can do besides just turning a wrench or just welding. Now I'm 41 and STILL searching for that dream job where I can paid what I'm worth and treated well and respected unlike my current situation.
The story about you walking in and seeing the cars getting working at the gas station! Cool memory to have.
A sheer pleasure to watch... simply the best guys in this kinda business....can't wait to pay you a visit Steve..when all this covid calms down....and oh,,BTW thanks for my 57 Birthday surprise you sent ..that blew me away ..your a true gent in every sense..take care buddy.. hopefully see you soon.....all the best..Gary..
Thanks Gary!
My favorite part of the video is the truck of course. I had a 64 long bed in high school that I used tin snips and cut my own sunroof and had red interior lights that I wired in to make the cab glow. The BB guns and fishing rods were an awesome touch (though I had a 12 gauge and abu Garcia rods in mine) really brought back memories and made me realize I was in the rat rod scene 25 years ago. I loved making things that were unique that I made to be my own creation. Also loved the Missionary bit. That was me going to seminary for an hour before school to study the Book of Mormon (unfortunately I didn’t retain any of it because of my addiction to work and cars). Steve I love your videos and your creations. I wish I had a thimble of your talent, I have the creative mind for building, but unfortunately my skills need work. Keep the videos coming.
The using the tin snips to cut out the sunroof LOL! I make many of the inside of my builds glow. Sounds like we share a lot when it comes to creating unique things. I too did not retain anything from seminary. Had cars on the brain. If creating keeps you awake at night then you got the talent. Enjoyed your comment. Thanks for watching!
I love how you took the old truck and went to your childhood town to go back threw memories thats what i love to do
The best show on utube 👌
You’re a bloody funny bastard Steve, cheers for makin my day mate. Cheers again from Bundaberg 😂👍🍺
Thanks Michael, we had a blast on this trip. Nice to hear we made your day!
Best show i have seen in a long time. Thanks
Thanks, we had a blast doing it also. Good to hear you enjoyed it. Appreciate it!
Just love all Steve's videos and enjoy watching them especially make it run again
Holy Cow!! I lived in Panguitch, UT. For 5 months... from Jan-June, 1996. How cool is it that this video was a suggested video.
Nothing like waking up a engine that's been in a slumber for a while with a pedal to the board red line that will make sure the oil gets pumping and everything lossens up nice and quick and make sure there is no rod issues or wrist pin issues LOL!!
Love how that paint puffed out and the final finish was bad ass.
i got this sweet 65 Mustang our in AZ y'all should come pick it up...
thanks for the memories. i hunted Panguitch for many years. we hunted mount dutton east and showalter canyon. i have been to that gas station many times. even got arrested there once (long story for some beers and cigars someday) but we got out without serving any time. sweet truck and loved the family history.
I loved the irrigation ditch story. Reminds me of the way it was around our place before the changes started!
I'm loving this show! So cool the places you go to the shots from the cameras the history and of course the TRUCK! ! ! Best thing on TH-cam
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks so much for your comment and thanks for watching!
Cool new format, worth a watch for Steve's daisy dukes worn in the snow alone😂👍
Great show guys, keep on the good fun, so many people are too serious these day, Keep on rocking
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy holidays!
White walls out! Fixing it up to make it run was awesome. Nice truck.
I love everything about this video. Saving a classing and letting it's history live on. Also who would ever thought we would see these two guys in suits. It very well could have been the first time either has wore one.
The chalk line around Darnell from some buffing is the best part.
You can tell it's a true blue tail gate by the sound of it
I think the best when you fired up and brought it back to life
I love seeing you talk about your past as it shows where you came from and how you got the passion. Also love to see you spend time with your family as they are what pushes you forward and hold you up in rough times
That is so true! Very grateful for those who came before us and the family that surrounds me. Thanks for watching!
Glad to see you guys back in action and doing things your way.
Thanks!!
Steve, that is awesome that you have that legacy, and can share it with us. i always love hearing your family stories.
Glad you enjoyed it! I draw strength from those who came before me. Thanks for watching Awesome Arizona!
I love this series, make it run again is awesome. Sometimes I leave poop in the toilet. It is such a magnificent turd, that I have to let the next person admire it in all its glory.
Nice truck but this these guys are vloggers and the series is trash. 7 minutes of entire episode actually shows the truck, disappointing.
The best part of the video was comparing that axle to a poop! Had me weak!
Thanks Jacob, your Grandma thought I should edit that part out. She said she didn't teach me to talk like that! Come by and see me. I'd love to see you.
Super cool video! As a Mormon guy born and raised in Vegas I Love Vegas Rat Rods and glad I found you guys on youtube!!
Thanks Coty, appreciate the fact you got our humor. We had fun doing this video and appreciate you watching.
I loved seeing the transformation from sitting collecting dust to bringing it back to life and making some awesome memories with the truck.
Thx Steve and Merlin! Great show, and nice to see cousin Dave and Travis! You guys look like real good friends, and seem to have a ton of fun together! Love the channel!
Glad you enjoyed it. We do have a great time together! Best of friends and always there for each other.
I am loving this I am so happy I found your TH-cam channel
Thanks for watching Ian!
It's cool to see these guys on roads I drive truck on all the time
This truck is cool as, can't wait for the next episode
Love it! So much fun.
The whole episode was great but the truck all done up at the end was best
That truck's really popping with the buffing and that killer wheels,the end product was absolutely awesome.
My favorite is when you and Merlin showed up at your mom in the suits. One sick truck. Love them old Chevy trucks.
I'll tell my Mom, she will like that! She may be the only one that thought we looked good. That's a Mom for ya! Thanks for watching!
The best part of the video for me is when you and Merlin are in Panguitch UT. My family is from California and we use to hunt up at the lake. Some trips for deer season we would have 20 or so family members there. Good memories of aunts and uncles gone now. But watching your video of your trip brought those memories back. Loved fishing at the Lake. Next time stop in at the Owens brothers store at the lake. A lot of cool stuff inside.
I also have the best memories of Panguitch. Didn't do much fishing on the lake but spent many days on Cedar Mountain with family. Lots of Elk up there now. The fire of 2017 took out the West and North side of the Lake and back to Brian Head. But still a most beautiful place. Always enjoy the Owens store. Thanks for your comment, enjoyed it.
We hunted a lot in the Cedar Breaks and up in the high country. One spot up high we could look one way and see Brace Canyon and you look the other way you would see Zion. Miss seeing the Elk, Antelope and deer. Ill be in Vegas for my Birthday on March 31st and plan on stopping by your shop. I've been to you shop once and have meet you. Thanks again for the memories Steve.
Steve is a great dude too! Humble and funny as hell in person. Just like seen on the videos.
I’ve seen Steve driving on the street in Henderson Nevada but never met him
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When I was a kid in grade school a teacher use to call me and my friend Butch and Sundance because we were both little hellions in school together LOL!
I like it! LOL
MAN ON A MISSION 👊💯
Mission accomplished!
We hung out at a full service standard chevron on i90 at Sullivan in Spokane valley. 1971 72 ish , The owners son had a 70 SS 396 Chevelle Cortez silver. I was hooked.
Bernie with his mittens! Lmfao, where do I buy that cutout?
Hey Steve it's Russ from PB, it's great to hear that you could keep in touch with your great-great-grandfather and that cool town that he built, and the lemon drops that you were high on swimming in front of the house. The raccoon hats and the BB guns made the whole video great job buddy ready to get it running 283 Chevy.
Hey Thanks Russ! I had a great time doing this video. Merlin and I had a blast! Appreciate your comment!
I think I smiled the complete video. I love SLC & Southern Utah and I Love old Chevy trucks --> Especially a 1966 because that was the year I was born. Great content. Thanks for doing these videos. PS My buddy owned Grandma Tina's restaurant in Panguitch back in the early 2000's and I spent a lot of time down there.
Right on! Happy you enjoyed it!
I can't pick one favorite thing so here's two! "If you gotta put locks on your wheels, move from your neighborhood"
And I just love how those wheels and tires pop on that truck, looks SO GOOD!
Thanks! We had a great time doing this video. Nice to hear your comment! Thanks for watching.
good stuff, keep making it, thanks...
Reminder is set ready....
Rock on metal man
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Thanks that is awesome my shop is going to donate this welder to a young guy that has been helping us around the shop a lot. He wants to learn to weld so thanks again he will really appreciate it.
Rock on metal man
just what i have been looking for on you tube and i finally found you again damn good awesome show you got and love all of your builds and my son does to wish i could get you two together and he welds for a living making minnium wage and he went to trade school for welding and im so proud of him and keep up the awesome work steve you got this
Thanks Charles! Tell your son to keep it and to never to stop learning.
I love rv revivals. Wish I could have seen the inside. You guys should join up with (junkyard digs) for a revival!!!
So stoked on this make it run episode 2. Best part of the episode is watching how Steve and Merlin play pranks on each other. You can tell y’all are good friends! Thanks guys..
We are the best of friends. Thanks for watching. Loved the comment!
Love it ALL!!! The Truck, (my grandfather had one and I Wanted it!) The Suits. . The Amazing Drive back to Vegas...What's not to Like!!!!!!!
LOVE IT! Not sure if Discovery Channel canceled his show but in my opinion THEY FUK UP if they did. What he is doing now would be a huge TV hit and hope he keeps this up because he has a lifetime fan and I'm sure millions of others.
Thanks for your comment. Discovery has not renewed with us so Vegas Rat Rods is unknown. I am continuing with TH-cam and hope to bring some of the same entertainment and some education on welding. Thanks for watching. Appreciate your comment!
The flex of a Chevy! 32:30
This show is great maaan!!!
Better then TV Bro!!!
Man what an awesome memory. That’s great that it’s still in the family and you can visit. I’d love to see my great grandfathers house. Good stuff man
Great memories for me and a great example they left for me. Thanks for looking in Nate!
I’ve had my eyes on this screen for hours!!
Confessions of a pandemic.
Hell yeah bro, glad I found yall on TH-cam. 😎
Keep on kicking ass! 💪
Thanks! More to come!
You cant beat a bit of welderup keep up the good work. Sean in Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Sometimes you crawl under a car and lay on the concrete especially on a hot day you just lay there cuz it feels good
Dammm rite brother
Best part of the truck episode was repairing the rear end because you would not of made it on that awesome road trip back to Vegas. You guys rock awesome truck awesome episode.
So cool Steve love it always cool hanging out with ur friends and a road trip and family
Family vacations to St.George in my moms Vista Cruiser back in the 80's 90's , beautiful town!
It is a nice city, and to see it in a Vista Cruiser! Thanks for your comment.
Love this Show! Great Job!
We had a blast making this video. Thanks for watching!
A sweet piece of History right there!👌
I still have my 1966 4x4 since 1985!
i just watched this episode and You guys did a great job!
Thanks bcg, we had a blast filming it. Episode 3 is in the planning now. Thanks for watching!