I’m so happy someone is talking about costs. It puts your hard work into perspective that most people understand and represents how significant of a project it was and how much you guys sacrificed. It was awesome to watch.

@rapzid3536

2 жыл бұрын

This. Hope it puts things into perspective for those accusing the channels of "milking" the restoration.

@Jasper118

2 жыл бұрын

@@rapzid3536 seriously, I feel like the people saying that are the TikTok types just demanding instant gratification and have no idea or appreciation. Never mind that everyone involved did this for free on top of their day to day

@327JohnnySS

2 жыл бұрын

So you could say that the Golden Nugget is worth its weight in Gold. 😂👍👊🔥

@TheNamesArif

2 жыл бұрын

@@rapzid3536 I don't even know why they're complaining to be honest. we love the videos

@Northtide

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNamesArif Some idiots fell like they need to complain because the sun came up in the morning. Miserable people looking for a reason to whine.

That is so fantastic that Ed gave You a real Gold Nugget, that he mined himself! Thanks Robby and EVERYONE INVOLVED in the Restoration of the "Golden Nugget"! 🤗👏👍😇❣️🙏🏻

@WoWSondo

2 жыл бұрын

So cool!!!

Robby and team, I want to give my thanks to Dinner, Hillbilly, and Cody for their time and support for such a huge project for an impeccable human! Treat these guys right man, they deserve it!

$200,000 wow!! Every moment that I watched this project was a moment that I loved and cherished. Seeing the Love and collaboration between groups of awesome folks for a common goal... PRICELESS! Y'all are amazing humans and I am very grateful that I had a few small contributions to this project.

@tomwinkle1597

2 жыл бұрын

Suggested retail and actual cost are miles apart

@TheNamesArif

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, in the end... It's priceless

@firehydrant315

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they have agreed value coverage. Not sure that a company would be able to go that high, but replacing this rig would be impossible.

@BuckC

2 жыл бұрын

With all of Fab Rats' work? I was going to say around $250,000. One of the most valuable Suzuki's on the road with 4 wheels (not even close to the most valuable with 2 wheels, lol)

@winteroutside7014

2 жыл бұрын

three trillion dollars for the paint alone ? oh well gold is is at an all time high

The amount of love and generosity from everyone to Ed is immeasurable. Thank you Robbie for breaking down the cost, which really was unexpected. But I am sure Ed pays it back in being sure a wonderful guy.

The Robby Layton team effort and extraordinary high quality work is what made the Golden Nugget even more special. Hats off to the Layton team. Job well done!

@latu8923

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%.

@jenniferclark7825

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@johndavies2396

2 жыл бұрын

Truly OUTSTANDING!!!

@danielg4717

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the quality n attention to detail they did an amazing job

@duane4972

2 жыл бұрын

Show quality paint and body work ! With a whole bunch of Love added !

“Oh come on!” That phrase and the smile on Ed’s face when he first saw the Golden Nugget was priceless. Everybody involved did a wonderful thing.

An awful lot of money, but seeing Ed’s reaction it was worth every penny. You guys, Fab Rats, Chad and Bikes and Beards were so generous to complete this project, an unbelievable act of generosity and kindness.

@c.a.nixiii4650

2 жыл бұрын

Could have done a go fund me for $20-25K and gotten a REAL completely restored one with mostly original parts. All about clicks and views. Only the frame is from the original pulled from the forest. It was a lost cause but they did this all for dragging on for clicks and likes. This was not a recovery or restoration. Even the body was a donor body. NOTHING else other than the frame from the original nugget. This is a custom vehicle with parts from many different car models. Can never be worked on properly by any other mechanic as it's NOT an LJ20. Just a frame and body from two different ones and that's all!

The worlds most valuable LJ20. I'm glad Ed's happy! He seems like a good dude.

• The GOLDEN NUGGET would fit right in @ a SEMA show. • BEYOND AWESOME that ED gave you a nugget that HE ACTUALLY mined himself.

@rossmagwood1381

2 жыл бұрын

I think it should be at SEMA next year it would make sense to me

From the recovery to the final build with the trailer and the bike about quarter million dollar. And that's including all shops and people who worked on it. Wow. Good job. It looks amazing.

Thanks for actually putting out a price and not just clickbaiting it. You guys are pretty awesome

It was a pleasure watching this build. The smile on Ed"s face made it all worth it. Great job gentlemen.

@trueheartfarm8831

2 жыл бұрын

I second that comment...💖💖💖💖 These guys are rock stars...

The cost for love towards Ed: PRICELESS Thanks Robby for sharing with us all the hard work and love you guys put into this gift.

The AWESOME part of this whole project was that none of the folks involved were concerned about the cost to them. True friends will do something for friends without thinking about what it will cost them.

I agree the smile on Ed's face was priceless. I am old and know how he feels to find friends that care about him.

The smile and joy glowing from Ed is completely priceless. Thank you guys for being so amazing

Loved it Matt's reaction when Ed said Matt would scratch up the paint on the Nugget needing spot paint.🤣🤣

It all comes down to the LOVE that you ALL put into this build for Ed! Money means nothing and I am totally beside myself on what all of you did for Ed!!! Thanks to you all......

Ed is so happy with this, You can just tell by all His actions. Was awesome to see a lot of unseen footage from the reveal. Thanks for sowing, just wished there was a little more as was so exciting.

Robby, I loved how you included everyone. It was a TEAM effort all the way around. The real cost. NOTHING but LOVE and RESPECT and it will pay you all back big time.

Golden Nugget is worth more than gold. Probably also the most expensive Suzuki to ever exist. You guys nailed it, along with everyone else involved!

@salvador_mano4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Knowing the pikes peak vitara/escudo/sidekick i don't think that, but i understand what you mean

@JGuraan

2 жыл бұрын

@@salvador_mano4x4 There's also the Hayabusa, Vision GT, and Misano concepts that probably rival it. But that certainly places the Nugget among a handful of cars that make for impressive company.

@I.am.Sarah.

2 жыл бұрын

It might not be the most expensive Suzuki (though I'm sure it's in the top 5%) it is definitely the most expensive LJ20

@salvador_mano4x4

2 жыл бұрын

@@JGuraan a Suzuki hayabusa didn't worth that much, and the concepts ain't real Cars i think

100 times better than Hollywood as far as entertainment, family values, respect and love for others. They couldn’t touch a series like this for what you have in the Golden Nugget. Well done!

What you did is priceless, folks. You're paying it forward in a huge way. God Bless

I was subscribed to MORR. Because of the Golden Nugget I found Fab Rats & subscribed then I found Roby Layton and subscribed. May your selfless deeds be returned 10 fold in subscribers & channel growth, & merch sales. 🙏🏼

It is a absolutely a “Golden Nugget “ thanks for what you all did for Ed!!

Without any negativity, that cost probably came back in KZread revenues, but it was absolutely worth watching every single minute of it and you guys deserve your money!

Don't forget Earnie's Expertly Installed part of the Golden Nugget. He has a battle wound and deserves a metal.

I'm going to miss this series. So many channels involved. Great job.

@monkeybarmonkeyman

2 жыл бұрын

Good thing is many of us got introduced to some great YT channels. So sub 'em up and keep following.

I am an old man, alone with nobody. Let me tell you, What you did for Ed was AWESOME! Us old folks appreciate things like this more than we can express and more than you will ever know.

Everyone involved is so awesome and truly restored this old Veterans faith in mankind, and everyone did all of this for Ed with our country going through so much. I salute all involved. God bless. From, Pleasant Grove, Utah.🇺🇸

Ed's Golden Nugget is well named! "It is actually a huge Gold Nugget!" Thank You Robby and everyone who participated so very much for all your generosity, dedication, and quality work. And most of all, letting us fans be a part of this wonderful experience!

@michaelhodge3878

2 жыл бұрын

Golden nugget is now a very famous auto across the car world. Thanks to all of you. Your great deeds will live with you in the after life!!! God bless all!!

God will reward you and the rest for doing that for Ed. It really touched my heart to see how happy he is with everything.

cost is never a factor when you "pay it forward" ... the smile of apperication is always worth so much more !!

A group of friends coming together to do something nice for another friend at no cost to that friend. PRICELESS! I hope that I can be the type of friend to do the same as Robby, Matt, and Paul's team did for Ed.

Dude I would have never told the price, but I get that people will bug you forever. May God Bless You and your Guys and all Your Families.

So nice of everyone involved to show ED love and donated time and effort so thank you to all involved.

I'm at a loss for words. Thank you all for doing this for Ed.

One of my favorite parts of the reveal video on Matt's channel was Ed riding the Rokon briefly at the end. I had said how Rokon would love Ed's bike as a showpiece but i'd love seeing Ed use it... but a couple ppl said "he's too old to ride it." It was great to see him chug along on it a bit.

The LOVE that was put into it for Ed was priceless! Great job to the Robby Layton crew!

Dam Robby, I came to your channel to see the Nuget rebuild. I will stick with you because of you, your wife and kids. But most importantly your crew. How far you and your team go above and beyond is unbelievable. I will wear my Robby Layton proudly knowing it helped to rebuild that truck. Thanks guys for the great video and for being people that this great country was founded on.

I'm sure glad that Matt involved your team to do the body work. It turned out so much better than anyone could imagine. Thanks for taking your time and money to restore the Golden Nugget. You have a long-term subscriber. Look forward to getting my rebuilt 69 charger at million subs. Positive thinking. Thanks Robby Nation crew.

You can’t put a price on top of all the love you put into the Golden Nugget and Rokon. ❤️

It’s good that this KZread channel can offset some of those costs. It really allows you and other companies to help people like Ed.

Worth it's weight in gold! Ed was a happy guy, and this whole thing made half the internet happy to watch it happen. 👍👍

The golden nugget pretty much launched your channel and gave you and your business so much exposure. Might have been expensive but it will pay massive dividends going forward. Can't wait to see the charger, the old Ford wrecker and hopefully some nice surprises for Dinner and Hillbilly.

@ike8236

2 жыл бұрын

Hillbillys bronco will be on the cards one day

@rythemzlatin

2 жыл бұрын

Yup , with a sunroof & the Shifter stickin' up outa' it 😄

@mr.intensity2685

2 жыл бұрын

Robby, I'm totally looking forward to seeing you build the Charger. I have a personal connection to those cars, that parallels the the kid who lost his dad in the truck accident. When I was 3 years old, my dad was killed in an accident in a '69 Charger. I'm very much looking forward to the truck build, and will definitely order something to fund that build. God bless you and your family.

WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE TO KNOW WHAT THINGS COST?

@philipjohnson8444

2 ай бұрын

Because some people want to know if they could ever afford something this cool.

Gifts are priceless to special people. Cost is NEVER counted.

Robby, the “Golden Nugget” journey was awesome, it was fun watching all of you work together for Ed. I still watch as you guys are talented in what you do and I like the jokes that come out every once in a while. Thank You!

A truly magnificent group of people you all are, thank you for all you did for Ed I doubt Ed will do too many miles on either restored vehicle, i reckon he gonna park them off in his garage too afraid to get them dirty, A big shout out to all the ladies aswell, they put up with your long hours restoring the Nugget

@ingluv

2 жыл бұрын

I see how nervous he is to scratch all their hard work. I hope he can get past that and use it/ enjoy it/ and have fun with it. Robby keeps telling him to wheel it. At no point did anyone involved in the build intend to give Ed a mantlepiece, a show car to be seen and not used.

The amount of time, money, effort and love that went into the nugget is amazing. Good job you guys!

The cost was “priceless” for the smile on his face! Great job!

The Golden Nugget story from the recovery to presentation to Ed was absolutely Riveting!

Once again, thank you and everyone on your team for doing what you did for Ed. Thank you for doing it for us, too, because that itself was a lot of work, but mainly- thank you for doing it for Ed. I think it helps reaffirm that there's a bit of humanity left in the world.

All I can say Robby is THANK YOU SIR for allowing us to be a part of your generosity and caring ❤. It's easy to give a little money, but you giving so much of your time and shop time that you could be getting compensation for is extraordinary. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Great work guys. Cost was really priceless for the smiles and good story's you all now have. Thank you for sharing with us.

I knew it was SO expensive, just with man hours , but DANG ! I underestimated it. That's a small house , that someone could've built. Thank you and ALL the crew and extended crew.

Awesome that you got a gold nugget from Ed ,cherish that forever Robby!!!!

The love you guys have for Ed is out of this world. Need more people like this.

I hope Ed brings the nugget to car shows because it's definitely gonna be the star of of any show. Kudos to Hillbillys polishing job on the wheels, they look invisible

The culmination of the entire effort up top that mountain for the grand reveal was totally worth it in seeing the gratification and happiness on Ed's face. That had to be one of the very high points of his long life.

Team Golden Nugget gets five stars for sure. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this rebuild start to finish.

Watching you restore the Golden Nugget felt like an honor. Every minute of video was like magic as that reck was transformed into art. A huge Thank You to you and your crew, those guys are special.

Love all you folk who worked on Ed’s wheels. It was an awesome journey for we viewers so I can’t imagine how awesome it was for those close to Ed who worked on it while keeping it quiet from Ed. Thanks ya’ll!! From 🇨🇦

Thanks Robby Layton and crew!! We all knew there was a bunch of money tied up, but to see Ed's face and to know that he sincerely appreciated this was worth a million bucks. Hope he gets to enjoy his toys for years to come.

Kudos to every single one of you for all that you did for Ed!

Just when I thought I'd be able to watch one of your videos without crying, bam! Way to make a grown man leak like a little girl everyone. Love you guys' content

The whole project was such a testament to all of our love for Ed!

Robby, I really appreciate you being willing to say a figure on the Nugget. It's frustrating when people keep talking about their sacrifice like it was some industry secret, never to be disclosed. Only the privileged few. I've been stumbling through life, figuring out the hard way, and I know that you've invested allot with your team. Thank you! You've all done well! Not that I'll ever have a project like that. But, it helps to have an idea what a dream might cost realistically. 👍👍

@ripvanrevs

2 жыл бұрын

This really applies to people that want a classic car redone. If you have to pay somebody else to do it, the labor alone makes most projects unaffordable.

So glad Matt and Paul brought me here. Sub for life. Thank you guys!!

An amazing series Robby. Your team and you killed it.

Watching all the videos on the build of the Golden Nugget has been so good. Just anticipating Ed's reaction and look on his face was a great thing in it's self. Y'all have such great hearts! Well done Robby, Matt, Paul along with all the rest that made it happen. You are true friends to ED.

Robbie, you & your guys have restored some of my faith that there are still good , hard working young folks out there. I'm not much younger than Ed, & watching this series makes me realize that all we threw out there, some of it stuck. You guys are the best!

Its been a pleasure, You guys have done so much for Ed and its seems like he really formed a connection with Robbie in particular.if it wasn't for the nugget I woud never have found all these gret channels. You have an amazing team behind you Robbie, hope you appreciate them. Thanks for the video

@ewengillies9826

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt in anyone's mind that he does. A team of likeminded people .. Robbies wife included she's an amazing mum and crew member both at the same time. All the teams are inspirational. Bushyboy Oz.

Between Matt’s off-road, fab rats, bikes and beards, and Robby’s channel. I just adore the nice things you guys do for people.

Golden Nugget was a masterclass in restoration. Worthy of being displayed at Concours car shows. The details and execution were outstanding. The car and bike are actually capable of serious off-roading unlike most garage queens.

I don't know how you could do all of that work for only $50/hr. I think you really short changed yourself. I couldn't believe all of the detailed effort you guys put into restoring it. I would have only expected that amount of detail going into a show vehicle. what a great project you took on and what an amazing final product.

@mackwoodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s a lot cheaper to live in that area of Utah? Bringing all relative costs down. I work in Toronto and make about double what someone would make doing my job in the country as a carpenter

@rsvp-realscalevehiclesproj6965

2 жыл бұрын

Ultimate respect to all the crews involved!! You did this project out of love for Ed and what he means to you all. If it had been done here in Chicago, the labor rates would have easily been double or triple. Robby and crew get ready to be busy!! Your integrity and quality of work and rates are going to have customers lined up for miles!

@MonacoMike

2 жыл бұрын

@@mackwoodworks Labor rates here in Florida are typically in the $140 - $150 range and for our Motor Home I'm facing $175 - $195. Got to look into moving to Utah now LOL.

Ed’s reaction PRICELESS !!

You guys are a great group of people and youtubers, it's exactly what YT should be about.. Helping each other out and in turn, helping a great guy like Ed. I wish all of yahs the all the luck in the future. Cheers from New Brunswick, CAN.

Wow, for what all of the teams put into the golden nugget, I have to say just to be able to watch this happen was priceless in tis self. Thanks for what all of you have done for Ed. You have a lot to be proud of, my hat is off to all you.

This was best KZread collaboration I’ve watched. You guys have an amazing community and live in the most beautiful place.

In a way the cost was immaterial. We always knew that it was never a rational economic investment directly. But indirectly it has been worth it many times over.

All of you involved are the greatest people. THANK YOU!

First off this was an amazing build to watch, the passion and quality of work that went into this is unmatched. Thank you all for doing this for Ed and sharing it with all of us. But let's be real, you are way under valuing your labor at $50.00 an hour, especially for the quality of work. Realistically someone would be paying $100-150+ an hour if they paid a shop to do a rebuild like this, putting the cost closer to $150k. Add in the all the other creators work and the cost of the recovery and you are looking at a $250-300k rebuild.

@bastarddoggy

2 жыл бұрын

I came to the comments looking for this. 50 bucks an hour is WAY TOO low.

@joeashbubemma

2 жыл бұрын

You have to be OUT OF YOUR MIND to pay that much. No reflection on Ed or all the work that was put into this project but if it truly costs that much, I don't know how anyone can stay in business. Delusional.

@ingluv

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeashbubemma Really? What do you think the shop rate is for show quality body work? You can't even find a low skill oil change only grease monkey mechanic for $50/hr shop rate. Yes, the Golden Nugget's Blue book value doesn't support the investment, but very few show quality restomods do. The investment is into Ed.

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

Body shops are at an unfair comparison because shop labor is basically set by the insurance industry. Why? Because most shops get their business from collision work, and that sets the trend. Nation wide, most typical repair shops are probably between $75 - $100 an hour, which is where the free market allows them to go. Specialty shops are still higher, with some fabrication shops topping out the crowd.

@rodneymartin6154

2 жыл бұрын

@@rupe53 try 100-150 an hour in 2022 for independent shops. More at most dealers. You're right about body shops having to charge less per hour for insurance but they make it up in the hours billed ie a 2 hour fender hang billing out at 8 or more

You guys rock! Thanks for sharing what you do with us.

I guessed around $350k all together with the recovery, Paul, Bikes & Beards, the trailer (which had to be redone twice). I am sure there were other costs that didn't get tallied. The fact the whole build was kept to under $300k is astounding. Nice work guys.

@delbutler885

2 жыл бұрын

All of the labor costs were kept low on purpose. They don't want the public saying that they overpriced what their investment was.

Thanks guys for all your time an hard work. Watching y’all sand I almost felt like I sand the millions an millions of hours with ya. Lol but the end result was nothing more than amazing an the smile an happiness on Ed’s face when Ed finally got it back made it worth it.

Every sr is in danger of being displaced, neglected and forced into a lonely demise, What all you have done goes beyond a price,you saved a hard working sr and made him fell relevent.You are a story that inspires many of us out here in viewer land.

Thank you for everything you done for ED.

You guys are amazing! I love the fact that you guys put soo much of your personal time into the nugget as a labor of love....it just proves that there are still good people on this Earth!

Everyone needs to subscribe to Robby Layton channel. This guy and everyone did a amazing job for Ed. And it was all done at no cost for Ed . That’s some great people to do this.

I love and appreciate all the hard work and time that went into all of that. The smile on Ed's face makes it all worth it.

Robbie (and team) this is one of you best videos. Very heartfelt and sincere. What a cause to "donate" your time and money to and everyone involved made an old man live a few years longer. As we mature, our lives are more memories and less "doing". By helping Ed get that Suzuki AND the Rokon back, this really is one of the most gratifying thing he will have in his life. GREAT job and be proud of what you have contributed to another human being! !! !!!

Robbie, you and your team made us smile in a time that we really needed this wholesome content. The world seems to be turned upside down. You guys are a blessing to the world and a credit to America and the world. God bless and thank you from NW Montana. You guys are awesome!

You guys are amazing thanks from all of us for what you did for Ed, that man is very special!

Thanks for explaining that. So many people want to complain about paint and body but they don't understand the HOURS it takes to get something right. The paint part of it is quick, the prep is what takes time. You guys did a hell of a job for a hell of a guy!

Thanks for being open and honest on the cost. Matt won’t share any of that info on his channel even though many of us find it interesting from a business standpoint. We all aren’t stupid because we know that a ton of donated time & money went into vehicle. I would do it too if it brought exposure to a business I was running and trying to grow, I got paid well from Google for viewership, and sure you get to make an nice old guy happy.

It was amazing watching the whole process of the restoration! Thanks for all the hard work.

Thanks for restoring my faith in humanity by proving everything in the life isn't about money. God Bless all of you!

Started watching your channel for the Nugget build and have enjoyed the awesome work you and the crew do. Keep the videos coming, thanks for sharing!