Since that back seat needs to come up at least 6 to 8 inches, I would build a box underneath it for emergency items such as Trans fluid, Motor Oil, Coolant, spare fan belt etc. The rear seat bolted to the cover can then hinge forward for access. Cuz you never know what is going to go wrong in the back country. Even a couple of spare track links can go in there.
Shoutout to the editors, subtle things like the dimming while welding that most people don’t even notice. Really shows the commitment and time put into videos!
Based on my numerous years of running a snowcat in all kinds of winter conditions, I suggest you put some lights on the top of the cab as well. When you are running through fresh powder it will fluff up in front of those low down lights and that will drastically reduce your visibility. I'd also put some lights high up facing in all directions for work lights and to help when you have to work around obstacles such as trees, large rocks and drop offs. It can get really dark out in the middle of nowhere when it's night and snow is falling.
While on a Utah vacation last September, we stopped at MORR, purchased a shirt in the gift shop, and was given a tour of the yard. Seeing the vehicles and 2 members of the crew was really nice.
I worked Factory Maintenance for 40 years and I wince when Matt doesn't have safety glasses on because it was drilled into us. Please be safe. I really enjoy these builds as much as the recovery's. A lot of fun to watch.
Gotta give you credit Matt all your kids can weld incredible and they all seem really respectful with great work ethics. Which isn’t as common today as it once was.
My 3 boys might not weld incredible yet bc they are 1 4 and 7 . They are very respectful and they will have great work ethics bc you can't get anything in life without doing good and working hard. You are 1000 % correct, though kids these days just want everything handed to them.
I think you will need lights up higher as well. The snow coming off the tracks will diminish the range of your lower lights. We run a groomer for snowmobile trails and found this out
I was think this too. An LED light bar across the front of the roof would be great as long as it can be protected from branches. Maybe some expanded steel would work.
Here’s an idea for the steering; have the bars in the middle and then have an attachment that brings the handles over top of your lap to bring them to center of the driver. Make the handles removable so that you can have left or right hand drive. Awesome project! Good job guys!
I was going to suggest the same thing. Watching Tom move the levers in the middle looked so awkward. Hey Tom. You know how the driver sometimes tells the passenger to grab the steering wheel and drive for a moment? That is pretty much the same amount of control you will have leaning to the center to control the sticks. Not only that. If you are driving for half an hour, your back is going to be so sore twisting, as you will constantly be adjusting the brakes. In fact, here is another approach. If there is enough room for your feet, why not have dual foot brakes on each side, and then the speed lever in the middle? It would be like rudders for a plane.
I'm a ski patroler and having been in snowcats a lot I've noticed that the lower lights often get covered by snow and ice especially when going in reverse.. I would recommend putting the on top of the cab...
I’ve thought about visiting but was hesitant because I didn’t want to disrupt operations. I’m so glad you added tour info! 21:12 Thank you!! AND… My favorite quote for the day is, “Remember kids, it doesn’t have to be straight if it looks straight.” 😂😂😂 28:30
I do construction work, the funny thing is if you build something after someone else has, and the original build is not level but you try to make your work level, everything looks crooked. You're better off just following the existing lines, straight is better than "level", that's why the "eye test" will win out in the end.
A comment for Matt; I understand and appreciate your willingness to address the fabrication comments of some of your followers. For what its worth, my Dad was a fabricator and built several dragsters, one of which won a Best Engineered award at an NHRA National event, and I built one of the dragsters with him. You are very much like he and you have a very practical and innovative way of fabricating. Odd as this may sound, I enjoy watching you figure stuff out and then build it. So I consider you a master craftsman just like I consider my Dad.
Ed is lookin GOOD! I love how he contributes not only on the weather update, but also fabrication ideas, questions and reflection! Glad to see Colin recovering so well and back to welding.
I’ve run reverse fans on my tractors and farm equipment for years. They work great! The only disadvantage is if you are in really dusty/ dirty (snowy??) areas that pack up the radiator. It is a lot of work pulling the shrouds to wash it out. My latest loader has an electric fan that reverses itself to self clean.
This is how forklifts are ran as well. During the periodic maintenance service (PM) we blow them out with compressed air. He could do that and run a garden hose to clean it after the air blowout service.
I am a lot closer to Ed’s age than Matt’s and I can’t explain the good feeling I get watching the respect between the two of them. John Prine, RIP, wrote a wonderful song called “Hello in There” and it fits what I mean.
That pusher fan idea is used in many types of equipment, particularly any non stationary engines that face backwards in normal operation. Certain cement trucks, tractors and the like, function normally, with no negative side effects.
I’d suggest a LED light bar across the top for lights, or even a roof rack with LED pods. Considering this will never be on the road or facing oncoming traffic using really bright lights would never be an issue and I think would give the bombee a sweet look! Although not as cool IMO, the pods could also be mounted to the tub too if you want to leave the roof alone.
As a lifelong WWII military history buff, A B-17 has 4 engines. Your photo, I believe, is a 2 engine B-25, the type of Army Air Corp bomber that took off for the first and only time uncharacteristically from the USN aircraft carrier USS Hornet and bombed several major Japanese cities, including Tokyo, for the first time on April 18, 1942. 🙂 Keep up the wonderful videos!
That's no B-17 nor a B-25. It looks like an artist's rendition of a few different planes. You're right about the 4 engines but a B-25 has tricycle landing gear and twin verticals. Plus one engine only has 2 blades for a prop. Looks cool though.
So pleased to see that the team put the health of the dogs FIRST… Too many dog owners think that food is love (because dogs love food) but health and long life is a greater gift….. Thank you for giving the pooches a great life!!!
There are some really bad commercials all over TH-cam now trying to make it sound like dry dog food is torture and you need to buy the mush they are selling if you care. Total lies. Dry food limits tooth decay. Don't feed them wet food or human food unless you are brushing their teeth that day. I lost one dog young to tooth problems and had another with serious gun disease he barely survived and I am not putting another one through that torture.
The front lights should be on a plate that is level with the bottom of the winch plate. Maybe some holes to lighten up weight wise. Ed may be getting up there in years, but he is still sharp as a tack. Great ideas, Ed.
Just a heads up to anyone using riv-nuts, be careful using them in hard to reach places if you plan on applying loc-tite to the bolts you're screwing into them. If you ever need to undo them there is a chance they will rotate with the nut (since they rely on friction to stay in place), thus making it incredibly hard (if not impossible) to undo.
Especially if you use conical one's that sit flush, if you don't get the angle right on the material you putting the nut on you'll have a hard time getting that friction you need
I think Rhett is right; you should do a 6 inch body lift! It will give you the needed leg room and you will be able to add bigger bins underneath the seat to hold stuff that you don’t want in the elements. Should be minimal on your center of gravity too! Love watching your team build and recover!
I would recommend a hoop around the front of the cab mounted to the tub for lights on the sides and above the windshield. A couple of step plates on the front could double as light mounts too. Excited to see where this is headed, looking good!
I love the idea of a removable cab having a winter cab and a summer open cage that are seasonally swappable is a brilliant idea Matt. So all the dash with gauges and hand brake steering controls will need to be mounted to the floor tub good luck with those tight spaces
Matt your on the right track with the cooling system. I know this from first hand experience. You see I worked on a missile loader the size of an Army jeep. (1974). This loader had arms in the front for off loading missiles from the launcher and the driver sat in the middle with the engine in the back with its cooling system that blew out just like you are doing. Oh and the loader was fully tracked and steered with control sticks and the brakes were rear mounted disc brakes. You see I was one of the mechanics that repaired the loader, missiles, and the launcher. So tell you haters they are all wrong about the cooling system,your brakes and your track setup. To me it looks like your getting the bulls eye. Can't wait to see it working on a job. Greg
Windshield wipers? Squirters too? Defroster inside? Everything Matt and his team creates makes sense. Great suggestion from Ed about the receiver, Ed has a lot to offer! Matts grin and obvious pride in The Heavy Wrecker is so well deserved! I'll miss Lizzy forever.
He'd do well to make the windshield slope outward like many other snow removal or offroad machines. It'll increase greatly the spaciousness for the driver and reduce snow build up on the windshield.
Just a thought, since you are not going to use the head light pockets. That area will have to be rebuilt. Extend that area about 4" forward for foot pockets. Looks like you will need every inch you can get inside.
I still say, add about 6 inches to the back of the cab, I know the back seat will be a lot higher. This will add more leg room. The people need two be able to get in and out. FYI: my suggestions are just for fun and to support the channel. They are not and never would be critical of the designs Matt and Tom make.
I stopped by the shop a couple weeks ago. Russell was extremely friendly and let me and my kids in even though it was after hours. Was awesome to see everything and buy a t-shirt!
HOW OLD IS ED? i WOULD LOVE SITTING BY A WOOD FIRE AND JUST SHARING OUR EXPERIENCES IN LIFE TOGETHER. I WOULD ALMOST BET WE HAVE MANY THINGS IN COMMON. I AM 84 YEARS YOUNG ANDD STILL WANTING TO LIVE MORE LIFE, BUT TODAY THE HIGH PRICE OF SHYSTER'S RIPPING OLD PEOPLE OFF SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO WORK HARD IS KILLING WE OLD PEOPLE OFF FAST BECAUSE MANY JUST STOP TAKING THEIR MEDICINES SO THEY CAN DIE. WE ARE LETTING GOD DO AS HE WILL. MOST ARE SICK OF THE TRASH WE ARE EXPOSED TODAY AS SOCIETY.
Matt, in regards to the beacon on top you can make search n rescue helicopters find you easily at night if you have a IR strobe setup on the roof. Makes finding you easy work in a dense area. 👍🏻
Technically, Matt doesn't tend to do active SAR (search and rescue) jobs as he comes in later to get any vehicles involved, but it doesn't hurt to have it. It's a lot better to have one in case it's needed than to have the situation become 2 vehicles lost.
hey just wanted to say how much I appreciated the welding scenes were dimmed - it made it easier to watch on a big screen. I was one that always had to look away quick when welding came into play. Thanks!
The recoveries are great, but I think I enjoy shop days just as much. I love the freedom you guys have to just weld this, cut that, etc. I'm currently working on a gambler car, and you guys make me think more about the endless possibilities. Thanks a bunch!
Great job Carter!!! Mountain biking is such a great gateway to a healthy adventurous life. I've been at it for 26 years since I was your age. And your back yard is world class riding!!!!
About the cooling...viewers must not be aware most heavy equipment such as bulldozer and graders have used blowing air instead of pulling air... primarily to keep from blowing the hot air back on the operators. Also, buses and motor homes have used different method of pushing air instead of pulling fresh air for 70+ years. The method of pulling air from the sides and discharging became very popular (such as the Tucker) in pioneering vehicles with lower wind drag co-efficiency (wind tunnel testing) (rear discharge eliminates suction behind the vehicle). Love the videos, keep them coming!
I'd modify the old headlight holes with LEDs. I would also add some on the back. The idea of a high powered remote control spotlight up on the roof is a good one. I would add some wide-angle spotlights on the sides to be able to check clearances on the tracks in tight areas. There's no such thing as too much light in the darkness. I don't know what I enjoy the most watching you guys modify something to your will or doing recoveries. Always enjoy your videos thank you very much.
Loved seeing more of Ed today! (You folks are great) I wait all week for my Bombi update, but today I cracked up at the ad for the MORR TOUR in the middle!
so good to see some serious modifications on the bombi, you guys are bold, and courageous and all critics should take note; there's an artist at work in Huriicane.
Matt's team are making some good progress on the Bombi. So nice to see Ed and Colin. Colin welding is nice to see after his surgery and getting around much better.
Matt I worked 20 years in the aviation industry as a structural mechanic and several years doing Fabrication and R&D work on Helicopters. The haters and arm chair shop managers will always have something to say but generally have zero real experience. Just keep doing what you do...I have seen and done far worse on Aircraft and it still met spec! Those who critique and complain generally have no idea what they are talking about. Fabrication is an art form .and for what its worth I love the entertainment you guys put out. It's refreshing to have wholesome things to watch again.
So much fun watching you guys build. Though he wasn’t an engineer or a mechanic, my dad had one of the best sayings ever,”Don’t force it son, just get a bigger hammer!” Feel free to use it.
Just a suggestion on the control sticks: You may want to think about putting the brake handles in the middle, and then adding extensions over to the driver location to make it easier to get in. Also would be possible to swap the driving position to the other side for whatever reason, if you make them removable.
That promo for the gift shop was really well done! It was also nice to see Angela. Also, great to see Ed more involved in the videos, we've been worried about him. He looks like he's doing great! However, the best was to see how well Colin is doing now! The MORR family keeps evolving in heartwarming ways! 🧡
The steering really wants to be in front of you. When rolling over bumpy areas, the seat belts will keep you centered and bending right while trying to fight the belts lol. As for head lights, you may want to keep them high as you can because of snow drifts. Bombi is looking real good guys, keep it up :)
Been tried, problem was that to get a cable setup that can have the right tension to turn say left and not affect the right brake. Brakes tend to overheat too quickly.@@4goten
For the people that question the build quality of the Bombi look at his largest off road wrecker. That’s all you need to remember. Matt if y’all read this thank you for your channel. Thanks to your team also on just good content.
I suggest Matt use a white marker/pen to indicate everything he instructs his staff to weld so nothing is missed. Also, a laser pointer would help the audience follow along when he's pointing work to be done.
Matt, you might be able to put school bus heaters under the front seats, and not necessarily have to mount it on the front firewall. You might still need a defroster, but you might be able to fab up something that will do the trick, maybe like the old International Scouts did.
A lot of older tractors (front loaders, dozers, escavators etc) are set up so that the fan blows through the radiator through the engine bay. They work just fine with no overheating issues. The reason for doing this was to keep hot air from blowing on the operator.
I don’t get it, why does that help? The brightness can’t go beyond white on the monitor, so the welding isn’t brighter than the ceiling lights in the background that also clip to white? I think they’re just a bit annoying, but I guess if it somehow helps that’s a good thing.
@@major__kong (: you know what's more dangerous? being a dumbass, you'll get used to it irl and you'll eventually have to wear a welding helmet in order to not get hit in the face by a random person
@@AliasA1 it's something about the difference in lighting that has always bothered my eyes. i don't look away because it's not like i'm gonna burn by retinas, but dimming down makes it more enjoyable. each to their own
The build videos are becoming my favorite of your content. You are doing the things I wish I could on my stuff. I have projects that are making progress, but nothing like what you have taken on. As a native and resident of the Commonwealth, I'm happy that you not only had a chance to try Ale81, but that it meets approval for crimes against Fabrats!
Bombi is not surprisingly looking amazing!! Y’all need to engineer a way to put the steering sticks on either side of the driver seat. Hand break on the left and the other on the right. Seems like that would feel so natural, and could also help with the limited space issue. Addicted to the builds, keep crushing it!
Matt I can't believe people question your capability when you design vehicle s ! The off-road wrecker has done everything you design it to do and alot more! The bombi will be another Awesome vehicle in your fleet !
Since everyone is tall I’d consider bumping out the front under the windshield for leg room in the front and back. You guys are kicking some butt on this build!
Ale 8 is the best thing ever. Grew up drinking in Kentucky. Cans are good but the returnable bottles are better. Cleaned the loves in boonesboro Kentucky completely out of 12 packs about 2 weeks ago
Exactly, You can’t drink Ale8 from a can!!! You need to drink it from a bottle and it needs to be cold. I have 60 years of experience to prove I’m right..
Small levers in between your legs like on a Walker zero turn mower would be the best in my mind. Not too difficult to get over to get in the seat, and comfortable when operating.
Matt, Ed's idea of lights right under where the lights are now is a good idea. two round Rigid 6" lights on each side would be perfect, one for spot driving and flood driving. You might also want lights on the side like rock lights, to help keep you on the trails or the snow roads.
Great video. I love the bombi build. However, I do miss Lizzie. She should go a guest appearance every now and then. It would be great too for you to invite the Stout twins on a recovery with you. Keep up the good work.
Definitely miss Lizzy. I was fortunate to get a Lime Green Lizzy Hat before they sold out. I did see a few of them on the shelf in the store sequence during the video. Maybe those are for walk-in customers.
Matt: "That is beautiful!" Tom: "Thanks man! I made it out of metal." Seriously, these two have an awesome hilarious chemistry and dry sense of humor... 😂😁🤟
They make an airgun for those rivnuts thats works really nice! And the rivnuts cone in different depths. You want to go as deep as you can for the thickness of material you are using.
I just commented and then read your comments. You are right. I think Cherrymax builds a gun. Bringing back my aircraft sheet metal days working for the USAF here in OKC at Tinker AFB.
Just set it correctly, mandrels are not cheep, you can also use a bolt, nut and washer, put the nut on the bolt, washer on the nut, thread it on the Rivnut, use a wrench to hold the nut from turn, and spin the bolt with a light duty impact, or just a ratchet and socket. That's what we use in house to for repairs on the machines that make rivnuts ( Penn Engineering in Danboro PA), the air gun is great for open assemblies, but not tight places like the parts chute area under the ram of a National Cold Header or Former.
For stuff not taking a lot of load, I use well nuts. They're made from rubber. So all it takes is a little pressure when inserting the fastener and friction takes over to hold it.
I'm with you on the flashing lights. Both the Bombi and the wrecker (especially the wrecker) would look great with an old-school “gumball” revolving (not flashing) beacon. If you can get one with the revolving lens rather than a parabolic mirror, that's even better.
Matt Just wanted to say here 0:12 / 34:36 the fan that I think would work the Best for the Bombi Is A old Case dozer Reversible fan blade for summer and winter jobs use. That way you can push or pull the heat from or to the Motor or for more cab heater in the winter. When running the old Case dozer in the winters we would turn the blade in reverse for heat in the Driver seat to stay warm with no cab. It is also good for cleaning the Radiator when fins get plug up. I love Watching All Your Shows and also So Dose My Dad enjoys watching. Thanks keep en coming and Have Fun!!!
Matt's Off-Road Recovery B17...Now THAT would be the Bomb-bee!! Also, I know you wanted to have a lift off top but for lights and equipment perhaps a roof rack with light bars on multiple sides? Carries the equipment, keeps the back window clear (Tom) and light bars are light weight so you can have them in all four directions for not only seeing where you are going but lighting up the work scene.
The best way to learn is hands on trial and error, build your own skillset that you can trust and be confident in, always listen to tips and tricks but realize what works for them may not work for you, of all the things you can lose or have taken from you in life, no1 can take your skills and knowlege! Invest in yourself you will be very surprised at the results, and the things you can accomplish with a lil elbow grease
Tell people that question the fan design to look at the OshKosh front discharge cement trucks. They have used reverse mounted engines like yours with a pusher fan for years with good results.
Colin is going to be a new star on this channel! Get better buddy! We want to see you get in there and get your hands dirty, ONLY when you're ready! So Cool seeing you being able to work in this video! MORRForever!
Average ground pressure for tires will always be pretty similar to the PSI that is in the tire (regardless of how big or small or wide the tire is an regardless of how much weight is on it), as long as the tire is being operated at a pressure and weight that is in the range of flexibility supported by the tire. At the extremes this breaks down a bit because a radial tire can only deform so far, but for sand and other "soft" surface scenarios where the tire and the ground both give a bit this will be very close to accurate. When MOR tested contact patches with paint between different tires and vehicles they always came to the conclusion that the ground pressure was similar to the air pressure that was in the tire. This result has been verified by many other similar "scientific" tests performed by other content creators on youtube, however, despite those tests, the prevailing assumptions about ground contact pressure among most humanoids who troll the internets is still wrong. Most people assume that wider and taller tires automatically make larger contact patches, but in reality they only make larger contact patches if operated at lower PSI. With that said, a larger tire is required to be able to operate at lower PSI without running on the rim, so the larger wider tires are a means to get to lower ground pressure and larger contact patches, but only if operated at lower air pressure. The bombi ground contact pressure will vary quite a bit depending on the surface it is operating on. It won't "Spread out" it's weight on the track evenly until the surface below it is soft enough to deform... Deep snow will maximize the effect, which is where it counts. In conclusion: The banana, morvair, and heavy wrecker will all have ground pressure of ~6-16PSI depending on what air pressure they are running that day. The bombi, will have ground contact pressure around 0.5PSI when operating on softer surfaces.
@@mdocodthe best explanation I've heard in a long time. Normally ground pressure will be 1-2 pounds higher then tire pressure, basically to account for tire weight and the 4% load carrying of the casing itself.
I stopped by for a visit and met Russell in the front office, Matt and Rhett in the yard.. Wrecker was inside the shop.. It was a blast.. Have to return to see Dig Dug (and the new expansion)..
I feel like my old Argo had a steering wheel that worked the differential braking, could probably adapt a boat steering wheel if you find the levers uncomfortable
Lights: I think a light tower that folds down into a roof rack would be awesome for the BomBee or Morrvair. You could do 1000s of lumens of lights around the recovery scenes at night with very little amperage.
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Since that back seat needs to come up at least 6 to 8 inches, I would build a box underneath it for emergency items such as Trans fluid, Motor Oil, Coolant, spare fan belt etc. The rear seat bolted to the cover can then hinge forward for access. Cuz you never know what is going to go wrong in the back country. Even a couple of spare track links can go in there.
That is an awesome idea!
И резиновую бабу!
Shoutout to the editors, subtle things like the dimming while welding that most people don’t even notice. Really shows the commitment and time put into videos!
Based on my numerous years of running a snowcat in all kinds of winter conditions, I suggest you put some lights on the top of the cab as well. When you are running through fresh powder it will fluff up in front of those low down lights and that will drastically reduce your visibility. I'd also put some lights high up facing in all directions for work lights and to help when you have to work around obstacles such as trees, large rocks and drop offs. It can get really dark out in the middle of nowhere when it's night and snow is falling.
While on a Utah vacation last September, we stopped at MORR, purchased a shirt in the gift shop, and was given a tour of the yard. Seeing the vehicles and 2 members of the crew was really nice.
Would ❤ to meet Rhett 😊😁🙋🏼♂️👍🏻
shouts out to the editor for dimming around the welding arc, makes it much nicer to watch during welding segments
I worked Factory Maintenance for 40 years and I wince when Matt doesn't have safety glasses on because it was drilled into us. Please be safe.
I really enjoy these builds as much as the recovery's. A lot of fun to watch.
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Gotta give you credit Matt all your kids can weld incredible and they all seem really respectful with great work ethics. Which isn’t as common today as it once was.
My 3 boys might not weld incredible yet bc they are 1 4 and 7 . They are very respectful and they will have great work ethics bc you can't get anything in life without doing good and working hard. You are 1000 % correct, though kids these days just want everything handed to them.
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Are u gona put a heater core in it? Or was that a stupid question . 👍🇺🇸😝
Jaded Boomer Alert.
@@MurCurieux can’t be a boomer at 33. You are a few years off friend.
I think you will need lights up higher as well. The snow coming off the tracks will diminish the range of your lower lights. We run a groomer for snowmobile trails and found this out
I was think this too. An LED light bar across the front of the roof would be great as long as it can be protected from branches. Maybe some expanded steel would work.
Here’s an idea for the steering; have the bars in the middle and then have an attachment that brings the handles over top of your lap to bring them to center of the driver. Make the handles removable so that you can have left or right hand drive.
Awesome project! Good job guys!
I was going to suggest the same thing. Watching Tom move the levers in the middle looked so awkward. Hey Tom. You know how the driver sometimes tells the passenger to grab the steering wheel and drive for a moment? That is pretty much the same amount of control you will have leaning to the center to control the sticks. Not only that. If you are driving for half an hour, your back is going to be so sore twisting, as you will constantly be adjusting the brakes.
In fact, here is another approach. If there is enough room for your feet, why not have dual foot brakes on each side, and then the speed lever in the middle? It would be like rudders for a plane.
That and gauges/dash just in the center to maximize leg room .
I'm a ski patroler and having been in snowcats a lot I've noticed that the lower lights often get covered by snow and ice especially when going in reverse.. I would recommend putting the on top of the cab...
I’ve thought about visiting but was hesitant because I didn’t want to disrupt operations. I’m so glad you added tour info! 21:12 Thank you!! AND… My favorite quote for the day is, “Remember kids, it doesn’t have to be straight if it looks straight.” 😂😂😂 28:30
I do construction work, the funny thing is if you build something after someone else has, and the original build is not level but you try to make your work level, everything looks crooked. You're better off just following the existing lines, straight is better than "level", that's why the "eye test" will win out in the end.
A comment for Matt;
I understand and appreciate your willingness to address the fabrication comments of some of your followers. For what its worth, my Dad was a fabricator and built several dragsters, one of which won a Best Engineered award at an NHRA National event, and I built one of the dragsters with him. You are very much like he and you have a very practical and innovative way of fabricating. Odd as this may sound, I enjoy watching you figure stuff out and then build it. So I consider you a master craftsman just like I consider my Dad.
Matt you show a lot of respect to Ed. We need to have more of that for our seniors.
Ed is lookin GOOD! I love how he contributes not only on the weather update, but also fabrication ideas, questions and reflection! Glad to see Colin recovering so well and back to welding.
I’ve run reverse fans on my tractors and farm equipment for years.
They work great!
The only disadvantage is if you are in really dusty/ dirty (snowy??) areas that pack up the radiator. It is a lot of work pulling the shrouds to wash it out.
My latest loader has an electric fan that reverses itself to self clean.
This is how forklifts are ran as well. During the periodic maintenance service (PM) we blow them out with compressed air. He could do that and run a garden hose to clean it after the air blowout service.
I am a lot closer to Ed’s age than Matt’s and I can’t explain the good feeling I get watching the respect between the two of them. John Prine, RIP, wrote a wonderful song called “Hello in There” and it fits what I mean.
That pusher fan idea is used in many types of equipment, particularly any non stationary engines that face backwards in normal operation. Certain cement trucks, tractors and the like, function normally, with no negative side effects.
It's not going to work.
Caterpillar as well has reversible fans that can blow forward in the summer and backwards in colder weather so the driver can get some heat.
@@danhumphrey5755 You just watch.
Since the fan is pushing, shouldn't it be unshrouded for more air through the radiator ?
IH has a very successful farm tractor that blows air thru the radiator, and out the front of the tractor.
Looks good Matt!! Don't forget to use rubber mounts for the radiator. Or vibrations will crack the aluminum welds.
I’d suggest a LED light bar across the top for lights, or even a roof rack with LED pods. Considering this will never be on the road or facing oncoming traffic using really bright lights would never be an issue and I think would give the bombee a sweet look! Although not as cool IMO, the pods could also be mounted to the tub too if you want to leave the roof alone.
As a lifelong WWII military history buff, A B-17 has 4 engines. Your photo, I believe, is a 2 engine B-25, the type of Army Air Corp bomber that took off for the first and only time uncharacteristically from the USN aircraft carrier USS Hornet and bombed several major Japanese cities, including Tokyo, for the first time on April 18, 1942. 🙂 Keep up the wonderful videos!
That's no B-17 nor a B-25. It looks like an artist's rendition of a few different planes. You're right about the 4 engines but a B-25 has tricycle landing gear and twin verticals. Plus one engine only has 2 blades for a prop. Looks cool though.
B-25 had twin tails. The plane shown had a single tail. SO not a B-25.
Looks like a B-26 got morphed with a B-17 ...badly.
I love the blackout on the welding shots. My eyes are sensitive to light, and I turned away in the past.
Thank you.
So pleased to see that the team put the health of the dogs FIRST… Too many dog owners think that food is love (because dogs love food) but health and long life is a greater gift….. Thank you for giving the pooches a great life!!!
In 50 years of dogs and cats... unlimited animal food and water and none got fat let alone obese.
Family First as always on this Family Friendly channel.
The abandoned dog commercial music was hilarious. And perfect.
There are some really bad commercials all over TH-cam now trying to make it sound like dry dog food is torture and you need to buy the mush they are selling if you care. Total lies. Dry food limits tooth decay. Don't feed them wet food or human food unless you are brushing their teeth that day. I lost one dog young to tooth problems and had another with serious gun disease he barely survived and I am not putting another one through that torture.
Irrelevant. His dogs HAVE gotten fat. Especially Lady. That's relevant.@@markruic2011
The front lights should be on a plate that is level with the bottom of the winch plate. Maybe some holes to lighten up weight wise. Ed may be getting up there in years, but he is still sharp as a tack. Great ideas, Ed.
Just a heads up to anyone using riv-nuts, be careful using them in hard to reach places if you plan on applying loc-tite to the bolts you're screwing into them. If you ever need to undo them there is a chance they will rotate with the nut (since they rely on friction to stay in place), thus making it incredibly hard (if not impossible) to undo.
Note taken on my overland project.
Especially if you use conical one's that sit flush, if you don't get the angle right on the material you putting the nut on you'll have a hard time getting that friction you need
I'm so glad that Kaulin is getting around better. Looks like he can walk without crutches if needed. Hope he recovers 100% very soon.
For those of us new to the channel, what happened to him?
@@HappilyHomicidalHooligansurgery on his leg from a bad accident when he was younger
@@fritglassware9165 Thanks
@@fritglassware9165 I think one leg was longer than the other (because of the accident), if I remember correctly.
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I remember using rivnuts type tools 40 years ago, they are amazing. Ed has great ideas, like the receiver and light locations. ❤❤❤❤
I just want to say thank you for dimming the welding. It can really burn you eyes even through the screen
Amazing work on the Bomb-Bee. I bet the steering ends up between the driver's legs, seems more comfortable.
Glad to see Collin getting around😊
I think Rhett is right; you should do a 6 inch body lift! It will give you the needed leg room and you will be able to add bigger bins underneath the seat to hold stuff that you don’t want in the elements. Should be minimal on your center of gravity too! Love watching your team build and recover!
I would recommend a hoop around the front of the cab mounted to the tub for lights on the sides and above the windshield. A couple of step plates on the front could double as light mounts too. Excited to see where this is headed, looking good!
Complete faith in Matt an Tom. If they build it will work.😊
I love the idea of a removable cab having a winter cab and a summer open cage that are seasonally swappable is a brilliant idea Matt. So all the dash with gauges and hand brake steering controls will need to be mounted to the floor tub good luck with those tight spaces
Matt your on the right track with the cooling system. I know this from first hand experience. You see I worked on a missile loader the size of an Army jeep. (1974). This loader had arms in the front for off loading missiles from the launcher and the driver sat in the middle with the engine in the back with its cooling system that blew out just like you are doing. Oh and the loader was fully tracked and steered with control sticks and the brakes were rear mounted disc brakes. You see I was one of the mechanics that repaired the loader, missiles, and the launcher. So tell you haters they are all wrong about the cooling system,your brakes and your track setup. To me it looks like your getting the bulls eye. Can't wait to see it working on a job.
Greg
Windshield wipers? Squirters too? Defroster inside? Everything Matt and his team creates makes sense. Great suggestion from Ed about the receiver, Ed has a lot to offer! Matts grin and obvious pride in The Heavy Wrecker is so well deserved! I'll miss Lizzy forever.
I really miss Lizzy too. It hasn't been the same without her.
He'd do well to make the windshield slope outward like many other snow removal or offroad machines.
It'll increase greatly the spaciousness for the driver and reduce snow build up on the windshield.
Where is Lizzy?
She's farming and ranching!
She decided to go back to ranching and quit.
Nice to have the wisdom of Ed to consult on these jobs. Good to see Colin up and around.
Total respect, the channel just doesn’t seem to have the same vibe without “Lizzy’s laughter” ✌️💛💛
Bring Back lizzy😢😢😢😢
A-MAN AND AS THE OLD SOUTHERN BAPTIST WOULD SAY, A-A-A--MEN! SHE IS WHAT MADE THE SHOW. SHE WAS LIKE A DAUGHTER WE ALL WISHED FOR.
As much as we enjoyed content with her shes probably much more happy doing what she loves.
Shouldn't keepem in the nest forever. Pretty sure she'll Excell at all endeavors.
I'm glad to see your son is healing well after his surgery. I'm also glad to see you challenging him in the shop. You are a good teacher.
Yet still no eye protection when using a grinder.
Just a thought, since you are not going to use the head light pockets. That area will have to be rebuilt. Extend that area about 4" forward for foot pockets. Looks like you will need every inch you can get inside.
good opportunity to add leg room
Good idea
And remove the floor gas peddle and change it to a bike brake handle on one steering lever for even more space and a better driving position!
I still say, add about 6 inches to the back of the cab, I know the back seat will be a lot higher. This will add more leg room. The people need two be able to get in and out.
FYI: my suggestions are just for fun and to support the channel. They are not and never would be critical of the designs Matt and Tom make.
I stopped by the shop a couple weeks ago. Russell was extremely friendly and let me and my kids in even though it was after hours. Was awesome to see everything and buy a t-shirt!
It’s nice to see Ed!! His years of life experience is a joy to watch!
Ed’s right Add a Oil Cooler!!!
HOW OLD IS ED? i WOULD LOVE SITTING BY A WOOD FIRE AND JUST SHARING OUR EXPERIENCES IN LIFE TOGETHER. I WOULD ALMOST BET WE HAVE MANY THINGS IN COMMON. I AM 84 YEARS YOUNG ANDD STILL WANTING TO LIVE MORE LIFE, BUT TODAY THE HIGH PRICE OF SHYSTER'S RIPPING OLD PEOPLE OFF SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO WORK HARD IS KILLING WE OLD PEOPLE OFF FAST BECAUSE MANY JUST STOP TAKING THEIR MEDICINES SO THEY CAN DIE. WE ARE LETTING GOD DO AS HE WILL. MOST ARE SICK OF THE TRASH WE ARE EXPOSED TODAY AS SOCIETY.
Matt, in regards to the beacon on top you can make search n rescue helicopters find you easily at night if you have a IR strobe setup on the roof. Makes finding you easy work in a dense area. 👍🏻
Don't want to be found? O F F button
Technically, Matt doesn't tend to do active SAR (search and rescue) jobs as he comes in later to get any vehicles involved, but it doesn't hurt to have it. It's a lot better to have one in case it's needed than to have the situation become 2 vehicles lost.
hey just wanted to say how much I appreciated the welding scenes were dimmed - it made it easier to watch on a big screen. I was one that always had to look away quick when welding came into play.
Thanks!
The recoveries are great, but I think I enjoy shop days just as much. I love the freedom you guys have to just weld this, cut that, etc. I'm currently working on a gambler car, and you guys make me think more about the endless possibilities. Thanks a bunch!
Great job Carter!!! Mountain biking is such a great gateway to a healthy adventurous life. I've been at it for 26 years since I was your age. And your back yard is world class riding!!!!
I agree! Other end of the time line - almost 60 yrs old, still riding. Great sport. Keep at it!
About the cooling...viewers must not be aware most heavy equipment such as bulldozer and graders have used blowing air instead of pulling air... primarily to keep from blowing the hot air back on the operators. Also, buses and motor homes have used different method of pushing air instead of pulling fresh air for 70+ years. The method of pulling air from the sides and discharging became very popular (such as the Tucker) in pioneering vehicles with lower wind drag co-efficiency (wind tunnel testing) (rear discharge eliminates suction behind the vehicle). Love the videos, keep them coming!
Matt's pronounciation of Bombardier was spot on... there are Canadians that can't even pronounce it right... they call it "bomba-deer"😂
those people must have missed a few history classes in addition to grammar...
It's that worthless company that can't make money and continually needs bailout from taxpayers
I'd modify the old headlight holes with LEDs. I would also add some on the back. The idea of a high powered remote control spotlight up on the roof is a good one. I would add some wide-angle spotlights on the sides to be able to check clearances on the tracks in tight areas. There's no such thing as too much light in the darkness. I don't know what I enjoy the most watching you guys modify something to your will or doing recoveries. Always enjoy your videos thank you very much.
Loved seeing more of Ed today! (You folks are great) I wait all week for my Bombi update, but today I cracked up at the ad for the MORR TOUR in the middle!
so good to see some serious modifications on the bombi, you guys are bold, and courageous and all critics should take note; there's an artist at work in Huriicane.
Matt's team are making some good progress on the Bombi. So nice to see Ed and Colin. Colin welding is nice to see after his surgery and getting around much better.
Matt's team would be far better if that Tom prick would disappear
Matt I worked 20 years in the aviation industry as a structural mechanic and several years doing Fabrication and R&D work on Helicopters. The haters and arm chair shop managers will always have something to say but generally have zero real experience. Just keep doing what you do...I have seen and done far worse on Aircraft and it still met spec! Those who critique and complain generally have no idea what they are talking about. Fabrication is an art form .and for what its worth I love the entertainment you guys put out. It's refreshing to have wholesome things to watch again.
So much fun watching you guys build. Though he wasn’t an engineer or a mechanic, my dad had one of the best sayings ever,”Don’t force it son, just get a bigger hammer!” Feel free to use it.
Great job!! For lighting: Just use some LED lightbars above the old light cutouts.
Watching you press a drill bit straight at your heart (7:47) almost gave me a heart attack. Stay safe 😇😇🤪
Just a suggestion on the control sticks: You may want to think about putting the brake handles in the middle, and then adding extensions over to the driver location to make it easier to get in. Also would be possible to swap the driving position to the other side for whatever reason, if you make them removable.
That promo for the gift shop was really well done! It was also nice to see Angela.
Also, great to see Ed more involved in the videos, we've been worried about him. He looks like he's doing great!
However, the best was to see how well Colin is doing now!
The MORR family keeps evolving in heartwarming ways! 🧡
I'm so glad they started dimming the welding arcs, in the video. Now I can finally quit wearing my welding hood while watching.
The steering really wants to be in front of you. When rolling over bumpy areas, the seat belts will keep you centered and bending right while trying to fight the belts lol. As for head lights, you may want to keep them high as you can because of snow drifts. Bombi is looking real good guys, keep it up :)
Won’t high lights create too much glare, especially in whiteout conditions?
And use an amber light for in the snow
Agree with steering being in front of driver. But why not dual control like in a plane or helicopter so with side can drive? Love the effort team!
Been tried, problem was that to get a cable setup that can have the right tension to turn say left and not affect the right brake. Brakes tend to overheat too quickly.@@4goten
For the people that question the build quality of the Bombi look at his largest off road wrecker. That’s all you need to remember. Matt if y’all read this thank you for your channel. Thanks to your team also on just good content.
Yeah, they can build.
Yes. The wrecker rocks!
I suggest Matt use a white marker/pen to indicate everything he instructs his staff to weld so nothing is missed. Also, a laser pointer would help the audience follow along when he's pointing work to be done.
Matt, you might be able to put school bus heaters under the front seats, and not necessarily have to mount it on the front firewall. You might still need a defroster, but you might be able to fab up something that will do the trick, maybe like the old International Scouts did.
You could use the holes from the old lights as fresh-air intakes for the cab.
Thanks for the visit the shop info. Perfect timing as my wife and I are visiting Zion/Hurricane in October and wanted to visit!
A lot of older tractors (front loaders, dozers, escavators etc) are set up so that the fan blows through the radiator through the engine bay. They work just fine with no overheating issues. The reason for doing this was to keep hot air from blowing on the operator.
IMHO: Set up to keep the radiator clean. (Blow out the dust.)
@@yowser8780
Believe me they blow out the dust. When I reversed Cat skidder and dozer fans I couldn't see where I was going half the time.
I really really really appreciate the editors for dimming down the light from welding. Thank you!
I thought they were doing it so I wouldn't have to wear my welding helmet and jacket at home watching the video. Those UV rays are dangerous :-)
I don’t get it, why does that help? The brightness can’t go beyond white on the monitor, so the welding isn’t brighter than the ceiling lights in the background that also clip to white? I think they’re just a bit annoying, but I guess if it somehow helps that’s a good thing.
@@major__kong (: you know what's more dangerous? being a dumbass, you'll get used to it irl and you'll eventually have to wear a welding helmet in order to not get hit in the face by a random person
@@AliasA1 it's something about the difference in lighting that has always bothered my eyes. i don't look away because it's not like i'm gonna burn by retinas, but dimming down makes it more enjoyable. each to their own
Thanks so much for the invite to visit your shop. Hope I get the privilege to meet the crew.❤❤
The build videos are becoming my favorite of your content. You are doing the things I wish I could on my stuff. I have projects that are making progress, but nothing like what you have taken on. As a native and resident of the Commonwealth, I'm happy that you not only had a chance to try Ale81, but that it meets approval for crimes against Fabrats!
Used to drive a bombee in the 80s. Didn’t need any upgrades, it was excellent! :)
Would probably not mind a buffed up engine though 😂
Nothing wrong with your French Matt. Bombee looks good nice work. Always enjoy your channel . 🇨🇦
Bombi is not surprisingly looking amazing!! Y’all need to engineer a way to put the steering sticks on either side of the driver seat. Hand break on the left and the other on the right. Seems like that would feel so natural, and could also help with the limited space issue. Addicted to the builds, keep crushing it!
The increase in ergonomics alone would justify the effort needed.
shouldnt be too hard. anchor them in the middle, then have hinges to swing it around.
Like a zero turn mower! Yea that would be nice
ZTR controls! That would be perfect if it would fit.
Agreed! Would be awkward and uncomfortable over a long period to reach both hands towards the center of the cab to steer.
I suggest a ceiling mounted camera to catch an overview of all the goings on at MORR.
Matt I can't believe people question your capability when you design vehicle s ! The off-road wrecker has done everything you design it to do and alot more! The bombi will be another Awesome vehicle in your fleet !
Agreed about the ORW, but the Bombi without a suspension or a proper cooling system is going to be a problem.
@@danhumphrey5755 Is that what you've experienced with your snow cat?
@@Vagitarian01 lol, exactly!
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Since everyone is tall I’d consider bumping out the front under the windshield for leg room in the front and back. You guys are kicking some butt on this build!
That is a great idea if they can get the design right but it might look funny as the winch is in the center
Ale 8 is the best thing ever. Grew up drinking in Kentucky. Cans are good but the returnable bottles are better. Cleaned the loves in boonesboro Kentucky completely out of 12 packs about 2 weeks ago
Exactly, You can’t drink Ale8 from a can!!! You need to drink it from a bottle and it needs to be cold. I have 60 years of experience to prove I’m right..
In the same way in plants, we use fin fans stacked on top of each other, blowing hot air thru them, and they work just fine.
The levers should be mounted in the most natural position to avoid shoulder and back discomfort.
No kidding. I spent 25 years on an old, lever style, pre joystick Cat and I'd be in traction now if I had to reach over like that to steer.
Definitely not in the center!
Yes!
Maybe one each side of the seat . . .
Small levers in between your legs like on a Walker zero turn mower would be the best in my mind. Not too difficult to get over to get in the seat, and comfortable when operating.
As much work as they are putting in they could make it with two pedals like a tractor.
Thank you for dimming down the weld arc in post production. I'll still have whiplash from trying to flip my hood down but my eyes won't hurt! Lol
Matt, Ed's idea of lights right under where the lights are now is a good idea. two round Rigid 6" lights on each side would be perfect, one for spot driving and flood driving. You might also want lights on the side like rock lights, to help keep you on the trails or the snow roads.
Great video. I love the bombi build. However, I do miss Lizzie. She should go a guest appearance every now and then. It would be great too for you to invite the Stout twins on a recovery with you. Keep up the good work.
Definitely miss Lizzy. I was fortunate to get a Lime Green Lizzy Hat before they sold out. I did see a few of them on the shelf in the store sequence during the video. Maybe those are for walk-in customers.
Great show on the bombie rebuild. God bless you all.
"Measure, Mark, Modify" Matt once again showing us that the calibrated eyeball trumps math and measurements every time! 😂
Matt: "That is beautiful!"
Tom: "Thanks man! I made it out of metal."
Seriously, these two have an awesome hilarious chemistry and dry sense of humor... 😂😁🤟
Ale8 is great!
We lived in Kentucky for a few years and I got hooked on it. Love that stuff!
They make an airgun for those rivnuts thats works really nice! And the rivnuts cone in different depths. You want to go as deep as you can for the thickness of material you are using.
I just commented and then read your comments. You are right. I think Cherrymax builds a gun. Bringing back my aircraft sheet metal days working for the USAF here in OKC at Tinker AFB.
Just set it correctly, mandrels are not cheep, you can also use a bolt, nut and washer, put the nut on the bolt, washer on the nut, thread it on the Rivnut, use a wrench to hold the nut from turn, and spin the bolt with a light duty impact, or just a ratchet and socket. That's what we use in house to for repairs on the machines that make rivnuts ( Penn Engineering in Danboro PA), the air gun is great for open assemblies, but not tight places like the parts chute area under the ram of a National Cold Header or Former.
For stuff not taking a lot of load, I use well nuts. They're made from rubber. So all it takes is a little pressure when inserting the fastener and friction takes over to hold it.
@@major__kong sounds like they work better in harder materials where the rivnut might spin.
My air rivet gun saved so much time effort.... and busted knuckles. Every manual rivet gun I've ever bought broke in the middle of the job
I'm with you on the flashing lights. Both the Bombi and the wrecker (especially the wrecker) would look great with an old-school “gumball” revolving (not flashing) beacon. If you can get one with the revolving lens rather than a parabolic mirror, that's even better.
Matt Just wanted to say here 0:12 / 34:36 the fan that I think would work the Best for the Bombi Is A old Case dozer Reversible fan blade for summer and winter jobs use. That way you can push or pull the heat from or to the Motor or for more cab heater in the winter. When running the old Case dozer in the winters we would turn the blade in reverse for heat in the Driver seat to stay warm with no cab. It is also good for cleaning the Radiator when fins get plug up. I love Watching All Your Shows and also So Dose My Dad enjoys watching. Thanks keep en coming and Have Fun!!!
Matt's not just committed to recovery work, he's welded to it.
And wears PPE! Good job Matt, you and your crew rock!
So which episode will Matt get metal in his eye and will he tell us? Comment below.
I want to punch you for your bad dad joke... therefore it must be good
Jaymie, PIN this! LOL
That's a brazin' statement.
"...thanks, man. I made it out of metal." Go, Tom 🔥
Matt's Off-Road Recovery B17...Now THAT would be the Bomb-bee!!
Also, I know you wanted to have a lift off top but for lights and equipment perhaps a roof rack with light bars on multiple sides? Carries the equipment, keeps the back window clear (Tom) and light bars are light weight so you can have them in all four directions for not only seeing where you are going but lighting up the work scene.
I was worried that I was approaching fabrication totally wrong, but after watching you guys my confidence is way up ❤🎉
That’s great! Love it. I feel the same way.
Go with your gut feeling dude, Its more trustworthy than you think
Shade tree engineer’s decision matrix:
Does it work?
Yes -> Great job!
No -> Try a different way.
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The best way to learn is hands on trial and error, build your own skillset that you can trust and be confident in, always listen to tips and tricks but realize what works for them may not work for you, of all the things you can lose or have taken from you in life, no1 can take your skills and knowlege! Invest in yourself you will be very surprised at the results, and the things you can accomplish with a lil elbow grease
Tell people that question the fan design to look at the OshKosh front discharge cement trucks. They have used reverse mounted engines like yours with a pusher fan for years with good results.
Colin is going to be a new star on this channel! Get better buddy! We want to see you get in there and get your hands dirty, ONLY when you're ready! So Cool seeing you being able to work in this video! MORRForever!
Well done matt for finally becoming a saafety conscious professional. Eye protection and hearing protection.
Goodmorning Matt and crew, starting my Sunday morning off right, thank you guys.
Sweet to see you back on your feet Caulin. You are a trooper. Rhett looks nice in the driverseat of Bombi
I miss Lizzie. Shes a classy young lady and I really hope she is happy and enjoying life.
I’d be interested in seeing actual ground pressure calculations for all your different vehicles, especially the Bombi.
I think Matt talks about the ground pressure of the banana and the morrvair in one of the episodes at the end of the morrvair build fwiw
He actually does this and demonstrates the difference in ground contact coverage using paint.
Average ground pressure for tires will always be pretty similar to the PSI that is in the tire (regardless of how big or small or wide the tire is an regardless of how much weight is on it), as long as the tire is being operated at a pressure and weight that is in the range of flexibility supported by the tire. At the extremes this breaks down a bit because a radial tire can only deform so far, but for sand and other "soft" surface scenarios where the tire and the ground both give a bit this will be very close to accurate.
When MOR tested contact patches with paint between different tires and vehicles they always came to the conclusion that the ground pressure was similar to the air pressure that was in the tire.
This result has been verified by many other similar "scientific" tests performed by other content creators on youtube, however, despite those tests, the prevailing assumptions about ground contact pressure among most humanoids who troll the internets is still wrong. Most people assume that wider and taller tires automatically make larger contact patches, but in reality they only make larger contact patches if operated at lower PSI. With that said, a larger tire is required to be able to operate at lower PSI without running on the rim, so the larger wider tires are a means to get to lower ground pressure and larger contact patches, but only if operated at lower air pressure.
The bombi ground contact pressure will vary quite a bit depending on the surface it is operating on. It won't "Spread out" it's weight on the track evenly until the surface below it is soft enough to deform... Deep snow will maximize the effect, which is where it counts.
In conclusion: The banana, morvair, and heavy wrecker will all have ground pressure of ~6-16PSI depending on what air pressure they are running that day. The bombi, will have ground contact pressure around 0.5PSI when operating on softer surfaces.
@@mdocodthanks for this reply, saved me lots of typing lol
@@mdocodthe best explanation I've heard in a long time. Normally ground pressure will be 1-2 pounds higher then tire pressure, basically to account for tire weight and the 4% load carrying of the casing itself.
I stopped by for a visit and met Russell in the front office, Matt and Rhett in the yard.. Wrecker was inside the shop.. It was a blast.. Have to return to see Dig Dug (and the new expansion)..
I feel like my old Argo had a steering wheel that worked the differential braking, could probably adapt a boat steering wheel if you find the levers uncomfortable
Lights: I think a light tower that folds down into a roof rack would be awesome for the BomBee or Morrvair. You could do 1000s of lumens of lights around the recovery scenes at night with very little amperage.