You have a great crew there. Shawn and your boys are all you need. Love how Shawn stays so calm admits what he knows and doesn't. And your son's have came so far. You should be a proud Dad.
there is absolutely no way slinging camera in an environment like this, with mentors like Paul and Shawn and not something awaken deep down to not get involved@@Dlutheran
Hey guys I don’t usually comment. Fab Rats is a family orientated channel but without Michelle in the mix more often it doesn’t quite cut it for me. Michelle is a big part of the operation and needs more exposure. Those that are dislikers of her inclusion should keep their nasty negativity to themselves and appreciate the love the family connection brings us and to the shop. For me that’s what makes the Fab Rat Channel family and the love the family has working on projects together even if they’re just side line supporters.
Holy cow, that was actually my post on Facebook, she picked, she did actually comment that she loved it, that makes me feel amazing, Michelle go for it I knew the color was probably wrong but thanks for commenting on my post!! My Original Post to the Fab Rats Official Fan Page was on Dec 11th 2023 if yall wanna see the pic better
I think you are correct Michelle it's going to beautiful and totally awesome Paul will be jealous especially if you let robby Layton put some of his touch on it happy for you
I was just going to suggest an impact driver but should have known you've got at least one. Everyone that works on stuff should have one! I gave one to my son in law for his birthday an he looked at me like "so?" LOL. I said "some day you'll thank me for it!"
Everyone - Excellent job! Great editing and Michell, you need to be in each and every video. Hunter _ Great work! Shaun _ you are an OUTSTANDING part of the crew!
PAUL I THINK YOU AND SEAN DID AMAZING AND HUNTER ALSO HELPED,YOU GUYS GOT THIS YOU ARE CAR BUILDERS,I'VE SEEN YOU GUYS BUILD A LOT OFFF RACE MACHINES,AND YOU HAVE THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THIS THIING BEAUTIFUL....
I'm strugglin' with a man cold right now too. The struggle is real, Paul! I don't know if you saw my comment in the previous vid, but my friend and I are located in SLC. We build transmissions. Hit me up!!
Almost looks like a complete rebuild from scratch. It is gonna be super awesome! Shawn, it's ok to admit when you don't know how to do something, but don't doubt yourself! Looked like you handled it all quite nicely. Hunter.....gonna make a fabricator out of you yet 😀 You guys both did awesome while Paul and Michelle where out getting the final piece. G'ma Lolly....love your straight forward no BS comments. Excited to follow along on this build and seeing what it turns into. Thank you for sharing
Excellent Project. I did a '69 Commando 15 or so years ago. Viper Red w/ white top/trim. That odd fire v6 will run when built, some other Jeepster guy may want yours. With your frame swap you can avoid sooooo many problems with that 1930's design.
You all have picked quite a project!! I like the picture Michelle showed. Paul your choice of going with the Rubicon chassis is perfect. This will definitely save a lot of time. Good luck!!
That looked like allot of fun. Rust and dirt flying everywhere,while old oils burn and add flavor to the smoke... I really like the picture Michelle showed.That's a tough looking Jeepster while having classy touches. The rest of the family can grab sandpaper and dustmasks and rough down the paint on what's left of panels.That would be a mighty big help and kindness.
Great job guys it’s a lot of work! We are in the middle of our jeepster project as well. With a rust repair and JKU frame swap (shortened) and 5.3 LS with 4L80…..IT IS A PROJECT!
Here is a suggestion. On rusted Phillips heads . Air chisel with Phillips head with handle to turn while using chisel same time will brake a lot lose. I used this system to take my 65 scout apart. Saved me a lot of time.
Awesome work! Looking forward to seeing the progress on the Jeepster! I would recommend using steel it or primer on the bare metal and seam sealer where the pieces come together for longevity.
I like the concept Jeepster photo but it appears to have a CJ front clip. Even though I love CJs (I've owned 3 of them), the Jeepster needs a Jeepster front clip. It's what sets it apart.
As we would say back in the cave man days last century.......What a Great Wife and partner in crime Paul has in Michelle. Best relationship on the tubes.
Whilst i had that apart, i would have pressure washed all the dirt etc. out and applied a weld through primer to slow the corrosion process cuz it ain't going away anytime soon. Have you thought of naming that thing "Tetanus" or Impetigo?. Lots of work, glad you guys ain't a feared of a challenge. 😁
Paul it’s good to see you guys doing some real rust repair it’s not fun but it’s necessary for all of us who like our old vehicles keep up the good work
I always enjoy fabrication because in my opinion that makes a vehicle your own when you can design and build it the way you want instead of buying one already built I am really enjoying this build series I know the Jeepster will be amazing when you get it finished
Ok, Michelle and Paul( I apologize if I have spelled your name wrong) Hear me out…..the ladies need a Fab Rat Shirt dedicated to the Jeepster build. Just tweak the Fab Rat logo and add a bow or something to make the hat look more girly. Then add lace to the welding shirt or make it pink or Michelle’s favorite color. Michelle’s Fab Jeepster build would be the best! I mean you need to go all in on this Paul! Michelle deserves her own special build shirt to commemorate. Let’s face it some of us only watch it for the shenanigans that Michelle and Grandma Lolly get to put up with ❤😀Love the show!!
It is so frustrating to watch your videos and see you in my neck of the woods knowing that I haven't run into you yet! I love your channel and everyone on it!
Let me start off by saying I love you guys. I still don't understand why you're not going to the wrecker games. Hope everything is all good with you and the crew❤
The reason they're not is because they don't want other people running their vehicles and trashing them. I don't blame them. There's an event where you swap with one of the "off-road newbies". I wouldn't want other inexperienced people to run my stuff either. Makes complete sense.
As another commenter has said, "I sense a disturbance in the force". I hope there is no strain on Paul's and Matt's friendship. I agree with Paul's stance of not wanting a newb driving his rig.
That's going to be a NICE Jeepster when it's done! I bet Michelle is happy to see some progress being made. I'm looking forward to seeing how you fit the body and frame together! A couple small things I might have done differently... Rather than bolting them in, I would have welded the door braces inside of the door openings, so the doors could be temporarily bolted back on for test fittings. I also think it' a good idea to spray some weld-through primer on areas that will be inaccessible later, like inside surfaces of rocker panels. Metal left bare in there will begin to rust again fairly quickly, especially around the welds. But, hey, I'm just armchair quarterbacking here. 😅
Great to see how your boys get involved with the shop work. Also i truly appreciate that you make not bought attitude for your buids. Keep on keeping on
Paul’s needing “a bigger hammer” and asking the question…… “Is that more better? It can’t be more worser for sure!” Spoken like a true free-lance Fab-Rat TH-camr. Love it
Use self tapping screws to get it all in place instead of trying to tack everything. Then pull the screws as you weld. Helps to get is all aligned (and back apart as needed). Good luck - on the build!
You guys work with so many people I grew up around it’s crazy. I grew up working on hot rods with my grandpa who live right down the road from Chad. Then I watch this video and you guys bought this frame for the jeepster from my next door neighbor Lehi.
Sat in my truck watchin’ Fab Rats… seeing all the cutting and welding has made me think about what I want to do in my van…. Need to convert some shelving into a work bench of sorts.. and a few other things.. inspirational stuff…
One of the things I like best about this channel is the positive nature and the reality that people that work on cars and trucks every day are always doing something new, remember that the next time you take your thing to a mechanic that many of the things that they do they are just learning they just know how to learn.
I had a JEEPSTER back in the 70s. It would go anywhere I wanted. Then a guy ran a STOP SIGN and it was Totaled ! Can wait to see this done. TAKE CARE and STAY WELL
I definitely think the Jeepster should be modeled after the picture. That thing is awesome. You will definitely turn some heads with it. I love the fact your channel hasn’t gotten corny are scripted like some of the others. Love the channel
"Well, you can't make it worse."
Seriously, we need t-shirts with granma Lolly's best one-liners! 😂😁🤟
I second this.
I Third This!
Fourth
I also agree so that makes least 5 of us who would like to see this happen.. Well least 5 of us willing to comment about it. Lol
Everyone who supports the motion has to buy at least one of each style made. All sales final.......
Grandma Lolly there with the words of encouragement “well, you can’t make it worse” 😂 you all are awesome!
You have a great crew there. Shawn and your boys are all you need. Love how Shawn stays so calm admits what he knows and doesn't. And your son's have came so far. You should be a proud Dad.
Oh come on you gotta give Hunter some credit too.
@@jayvandyke I'm amazed that hunter was doing work more than being a camera man.
there is absolutely no way slinging camera in an environment like this, with mentors like Paul and Shawn and not something awaken deep down to not
get involved@@Dlutheran
Cant forget about huntress
Lets not leave Ol Hunter out lol
I think Michelle deserves a Robby Layton paint job!!! A perfect paint job for a perfect FabRats build!!!❤
Hey guys I don’t usually comment. Fab Rats is a family orientated channel but without Michelle in the mix more often it doesn’t quite cut it for me. Michelle is a big part of the operation and needs more exposure. Those that are dislikers of her inclusion should keep their nasty negativity to themselves and appreciate the love the family connection brings us and to the shop. For me that’s what makes the Fab Rat Channel family and the love the family has working on projects together even if they’re just side line supporters.
Admitting you know nothing is far better than pretending you know ...
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Gma Lolly is a gangsta! She just doesnt care!! Lol...hilarious!!
Like my mother would say I'm at that age to where I can do and say anything
I ain't messing with her , she the most gangsta rat outta the pack . I'm on her side .
Impressed by Shaun's leadership skills! Well done!
Grandma: “Paul’s gone…..Party!!!!!”
Lololol
RIP Carl Weathers !!! The Jeepster is coming along nicely !!!
The picture of the Jeepster that was sent to you is perfect.
That was actually a post I made on a Facebook Fab Rats Fan Page, I was trying to combine a Vision to please Paul and Michelle's Tastes
That Jeepster fan pic looks awesome! Especially with a removable hard top!!
Haters will always hate, we love families and the family dynamics. Mommas and wives are always a beautiful part of these videos...
Did Hunter pull out his own knife to open those boxes? He’s growing up. Haha
Wow !! He did . Soo proud of him .
3rd punch on his Mancard ;)
And he even flicked it open like a ninja 🥷
Sean comes across as a real easy guy to get along with.
Michelle I sure enjoy you coming down to the shop. You are a vital part in the Fab Rats Team and i like you being there
Me to
The things men do for their Wife's! Good job Paul. Keep her safe on the road. Good luck and may God bless you and your family. 🎉🙏 😊
Sorry to be that guy... Plural wife's is spelt wives, In English literature anyway. It also bothers me when Paul says acrost for across.🤐
Holy cow, that was actually my post on Facebook, she picked, she did actually comment that she loved it, that makes me feel amazing, Michelle go for it I knew the color was probably wrong but thanks for commenting on my post!! My Original Post to the Fab Rats Official Fan Page was on Dec 11th 2023 if yall wanna see the pic better
The colour is just right.
That is nearly how I envisioned it. Great looking build
Need to post the picture here
@caseyriches7899 I tried it won't let me but if your on the Official Fan Page I made the post Dec 11th 2023
I think you are correct Michelle it's going to beautiful and totally awesome Paul will be jealous especially if you let robby Layton put some of his touch on it happy for you
I was just going to suggest an impact driver but should have known you've got at least one. Everyone that works on stuff should have one! I gave one to my son in law for his birthday an he looked at me like "so?" LOL. I said "some day you'll thank me for it!"
I've been meaninbg to say this for a while but Sean is a really strong addition to the team.
It's really great to see these young men becoming a real asset,They have come a long way in a short amount of time.
Everyone - Excellent job! Great editing and Michell, you need to be in each and every video. Hunter _ Great work! Shaun _ you are an OUTSTANDING part of the crew!
Love when Michelle visits the shop. Love to see her "Helping". What a champ.
PAUL I THINK YOU AND SEAN DID AMAZING AND HUNTER ALSO HELPED,YOU GUYS GOT THIS YOU ARE CAR BUILDERS,I'VE SEEN YOU GUYS BUILD A LOT OFFF RACE MACHINES,AND YOU HAVE THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THIS THIING BEAUTIFUL....
I love your dream jeepster, anxious to see the color Michele picks & to hear her howl when she drives it for the first time!
Awesome work guys. It's going to be amazing when you're done. I hope Michelle gets the mud-bug and takes it out wheelin' when it's done.
One of my favorite channels. Thanks for being real.
Anyone else wishes ben would show up sometime miss ya ben!!
HEY! Good morning and thumbs UP to Fab Rats!👍
Makes me happy to wear the same shirt as Paul is. I feel like these guys are part of my family also.
Just finished watching robbie layton and a fab rats vid lands 20secs after watching that, what a sunday it is :D
Happens every Wenesday Friday and sunday
Grandma is the boss.
Going to be an awsome ride
I'm strugglin' with a man cold right now too. The struggle is real, Paul! I don't know if you saw my comment in the previous vid, but my friend and I are located in SLC. We build transmissions. Hit me up!!
Hunter for the win with the arc drone. NICE
Almost looks like a complete rebuild from scratch. It is gonna be super awesome! Shawn, it's ok to admit when you don't know how to do something, but don't doubt yourself! Looked like you handled it all quite nicely. Hunter.....gonna make a fabricator out of you yet 😀 You guys both did awesome while Paul and Michelle where out getting the final piece. G'ma Lolly....love your straight forward no BS comments. Excited to follow along on this build and seeing what it turns into. Thank you for sharing
I love this channel, because it gives me confidence to take on projects like these in my own garage.
YESSSSS MORE JEEPSTER! LOVE IT!! Thanks Fab Rats! Have a great week!
Hell yeah!! That was an awesome picture of a jeepster!
Excellent Project. I did a '69 Commando 15 or so years ago. Viper Red w/ white top/trim.
That odd fire v6 will run when built, some other Jeepster guy may want yours.
With your frame swap you can avoid sooooo many problems with that 1930's design.
You all have picked quite a project!!
I like the picture Michelle showed.
Paul your choice of going with the Rubicon chassis is perfect. This will definitely save a lot of time. Good luck!!
That looked like allot of fun. Rust and dirt flying everywhere,while old oils burn and add flavor to the smoke...
I really like the picture Michelle showed.That's a tough looking Jeepster while having classy touches.
The rest of the family can grab sandpaper and dustmasks and rough down the paint on what's left of panels.That would be a mighty big help and kindness.
Seeing what y’all have built over the years, I know this build is going to be badass.
Great job guys it’s a lot of work! We are in the middle of our jeepster project as well. With a rust repair and JKU frame swap (shortened) and 5.3 LS with 4L80…..IT IS A PROJECT!
Love those Jeep projects!!
Michael thinks she's getting new paint on the jeepster. Nothing gets new paint other than radel can paint. Love the progress.
I like the way you guys work together have fun and get the job done. Very entertaining to watch. Thanks so much for the content.
Michelle,I felt "The Look" into my eyes, when you mentioned eye protection. Thank you!
Here is a suggestion. On rusted Phillips heads . Air chisel with Phillips head with handle to turn while using chisel same time will brake a lot lose. I used this system to take my 65 scout apart. Saved me a lot of time.
Or clean the paint off the screw head, and weld a 1/2" nut on each one.
It's not like the screw will get used again.
As you guys have taught us, Papa Darr says" beat it until it fits and paint it to match!"😁
Awesome work! Looking forward to seeing the progress on the Jeepster! I would recommend using steel it or primer on the bare metal and seam sealer where the pieces come together for longevity.
That is going to be super sweet when it gets done. It's a good fit for Michelle. ❤
I like the concept Jeepster photo but it appears to have a CJ front clip. Even though I love CJs (I've owned 3 of them), the Jeepster needs a Jeepster front clip. It's what sets it apart.
28:30 the look on HIS face as she describes what she wants him to build! PRICELESS
Best youtube channel. Do it for the boss lady
That picture is definitely what you need to do! It's going to be awesome!
"You can't make it worse" .Good Tee shirt logo!
As we would say back in the cave man days last century.......What a Great Wife and partner in crime Paul has in Michelle. Best relationship on the tubes.
Outstanding job Fab-Rats and God Bless America!!
You get them grandma tighten up boys or your getting the switch 😆
Paul & Michelle you both are always I'm my Prayer's. As well as your entire family ❤
Whilst i had that apart, i would have pressure washed all the dirt etc. out and applied a weld through primer to slow the corrosion process cuz it ain't going away anytime soon. Have you thought of naming that thing "Tetanus" or Impetigo?. Lots of work, glad you guys ain't a feared of a challenge. 😁
Paul it’s good to see you guys doing some real rust repair it’s not fun but it’s necessary for all of us who like our old vehicles keep up the good work
Hey Paul, Landon is helping Shawn and Hunter also, plus he approves Hunters welding skills. 👨🏭👨🏭
Good to see welding skills being learned on the go.
Thank you so very much, you and your team are the best. I'm praying for your family and friends and may the Lord bless and keep you all.
I think Michelle's frame looks awesome its always looked awesome 😂😂. Cant wait to see jeep finished.
Eww
I always enjoy fabrication because in my opinion that makes a vehicle your own when you can design and build it the way you want instead of buying one already built
I am really enjoying this build series I know the Jeepster will be amazing when you get it finished
Prayers and best wishes to you Paul. Women will never know the true pain and discomfort of a man cold.
The picture for the finished look...
PERFECT
Love all the videos and all the builds. Keep up all the great work!
This video is exactly what I like about your channel - fabrication. Keep it up.
Ok, Michelle and Paul( I apologize if I have spelled your name wrong) Hear me out…..the ladies need a Fab Rat Shirt dedicated to the Jeepster build. Just tweak the Fab Rat logo and add a bow or something to make the hat look more girly. Then add lace to the welding shirt or make it pink or Michelle’s favorite color. Michelle’s Fab Jeepster build would be the best! I mean you need to go all in on this Paul! Michelle deserves her own special build shirt to commemorate. Let’s face it some of us only watch it for the shenanigans that Michelle and Grandma Lolly get to put up with ❤😀Love the show!!
Michelle’s vision of what she wants is pretty sweet, it’s going to be a lot of work. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Look at Hunter snapping that knife open like a MAN!😁
It is so frustrating to watch your videos and see you in my neck of the woods knowing that I haven't run into you yet! I love your channel and everyone on it!
Let me start off by saying I love you guys. I still don't understand why you're not going to the wrecker games. Hope everything is all good with you and the crew❤
The reason they're not is because they don't want other people running their vehicles and trashing them. I don't blame them. There's an event where you swap with one of the "off-road newbies". I wouldn't want other inexperienced people to run my stuff either. Makes complete sense.
He don’t want some dumb ass TH-camr driving his rig, definitely don’t blame him for that though
Exactly@@DavidBergman1776
As another commenter has said, "I sense a disturbance in the force". I hope there is no strain on Paul's and Matt's friendship. I agree with Paul's stance of not wanting a newb driving his rig.
It's the same weekend as his cousin Merlin's big birthday bash in Glamis that has been planned for a year or so.
A little tip from your buddy in Oregon. With a bit of heat on the panel with bondo, you soften it and just scrape it off with a putty knife.
Yay, more Michelle stuff
That's going to be a NICE Jeepster when it's done! I bet Michelle is happy to see some progress being made. I'm looking forward to seeing how you fit the body and frame together!
A couple small things I might have done differently...
Rather than bolting them in, I would have welded the door braces inside of the door openings, so the doors could be temporarily bolted back on for test fittings.
I also think it' a good idea to spray some weld-through primer on areas that will be inaccessible later, like inside surfaces of rocker panels. Metal left bare in there will begin to rust again fairly quickly, especially around the welds.
But, hey, I'm just armchair quarterbacking here. 😅
I love the rock and roll music. You put on when you're fast-forwarding, that's awesome, Paul.!!
Nice work Shawn. Your a very calm fella when the kids are trying too push you around!
These young men are learning the trades forever taught !!
Great to see how your boys get involved with the shop work. Also i truly appreciate that you make not bought attitude for your buids. Keep on keeping on
I'm excited for the Jeep build. Soon Michelle will be a bonafide off roader with her own 4x4. 😮
Michelle’s “Jeepster” is going to “RoCk” I tip my hat to Paul, Shawn and Hunter 👍🏻💛
Paul’s needing “a bigger hammer” and asking the question…… “Is that more better? It can’t be more worser for sure!” Spoken like a true free-lance Fab-Rat TH-camr. Love it
Use self tapping screws to get it all in place instead of trying to tack everything. Then pull the screws as you weld.
Helps to get is all aligned (and back apart as needed).
Good luck - on the build!
You guys work with so many people I grew up around it’s crazy. I grew up working on hot rods with my grandpa who live right down the road from Chad. Then I watch this video and you guys bought this frame for the jeepster from my next door neighbor Lehi.
Man that looks like my cj5 before i started making my off road rig x rock crawler 😊
Sean & Hunter really stepped up. 👍🏼👍🏼 Great Job Y'all
It's getting better bit by bit.
Yes Michelle, that picture is what i was thinking.
Lord, bless Paul and heal his body. Make him well to get his responsibilities taken care of! Amen
Sat in my truck watchin’ Fab Rats… seeing all the cutting and welding has made me think about what I want to do in my van…. Need to convert some shelving into a work bench of sorts.. and a few other things.. inspirational stuff…
Yes...Pic of Jeepster is awesome! Nice choice Michelle!!
One of the things I like best about this channel is the positive nature and the reality that people that work on cars and trucks every day are always doing something new, remember that the next time you take your thing to a mechanic that many of the things that they do they are just learning they just know how to learn.
Oh wow !!!! Jeepster on a Ruby. With all the trimmings!!!!!! ❤❤
I had a JEEPSTER back in the 70s. It would go anywhere I wanted. Then a guy ran a STOP SIGN and it was Totaled ! Can wait to see this done. TAKE CARE and STAY WELL
I definitely think the Jeepster should be modeled after the picture. That thing is awesome. You will definitely turn some heads with it. I love the fact your channel hasn’t gotten corny are scripted like some of the others. Love the channel
That little jeepster is going to look awesome if it turns out looking anything like the picture ❤❤❤
Love Grandma's when it comes to doing stick of dynamite good suggestion love sense of humor
Absolutely love the look of the jeep, that she showed.
fab rats is my only fav ch every one there is my fav and great cam work thanks RATS
Looking forward to every episode on this build! Breathing new life into cool cars and trucks is fun to watch! I give it a 10 out of 10!