Can this XJ be saved? Minor Repair Reveals Major Problem!

[@abnpthfdr2934]

You sure put that heavy piece of iron to use quick!!! You mentioned making it into an anvil; well, there you have it! An anvil to bend sheet metal. Your Dad in the video was the bonus we didn't know we needed. God bless you all.

[@dangarza2892]

Take care of your dad and enjoy him while he's still around.👍

[@jackman6256]

My dad died in 82 he was very very old school half time I thought Dad was crazy til I grew up an realized dad was very smart man I kick myself a lot for not understanding That sooner like lots of us guys us guys We always think we know more than the old man but dad was a shape guy if I had listen. Maybe I'd Figure things out the right way

[@russellmiller8332]

As a retired tool and die maker/ manufacturing engineer of 54 years Tom Tom your one heck of a craftsman. I enjoy your videos.

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

My grandpa retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker . That’s a good job to retire from. You can fix anything I’m sure

[@oldguysrule5895]

Nice to meet you Bob Bob!

[@dougmilley2480]

Doing a job for dad is always enjoyable. May dad just turned 95 and still going strong. Renewed his license until 100!

[@wesman7837]

I just watched a video with a guy that is 107 and he still has his drivers license too. I hope your dad still has more great years ahead of him!

[@toddunruh3998]

You have to love Eric’s smile. He always adds to the videos.

[@ScottDLR]

,As does Maverick!

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

Always good to see Eric!

[@ToyinFajana]

And I think they all need to start paying Eric for all his Celebrity Appearance in the videos. He's a jolly good team member to EVERYONE!!!

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

@@ToyinFajana Agree!

[@grant4176]

We want Bob Bob to be a regular on the channel!! Please!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 He is cool!

[@Godjes57]

Loved this video Tom,it was good to meet your dad, and I'm so pleased to see a son love and do for his father, much respect to you Tom 👍

[@williamtaylor1888]

NOTHING like being able to hang out with your dad! Happy birthday Bob Bob!

[@napstersgear3696]

One of the best feelings was when my dad asks me to build/fix something for him. I am glad you are able to do stuff for your dad.

[@erikduggins228]

Bob Bob seems like a good Dad Dad.

[@vladapostol5950]

looks super active for his age... and sharp. impressive dad.

[@krisandelizabethringlee8438]

There aren't many feelings that are better than having your dad ask you to make something that's important to him. I too enjoy your videos.

[@WildChinoise]

I'm seventy and can appreciate the relationship between tom and his dad! I know about balance issues and I relate.

[@ninjatuna317]

Heck, I am only 58, and I can relate to having balance issues. I hope I can get around as well as Bob Bob when I reach his age.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Tom for taking care of your dad ! He seems like a great guy !

[@phillipmoody1209]

The Bob Bob shirt is awesome! 👌

[@Nailer2001]

Tom Tom, I’m approaching 78 and can well identify with your dad. I hope you recognize how frustrating this loss of function is to us old folks who grew up in the shop and on the farm and are used to doing everything for ourselves and for everyone else. I’m also a mechanical engineer who would rather weld and cut than sit in an office, so I identify with you too. My son has many of my tools and some of dad’s too. In a few years he’ll have a lot more! Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us.

[@wiresmith2398]

My best to Bob Bob - it is truly a blessing for you to have your dad around and sharp, what an excellent surprise on my Sunday!

[@MartinStockel]

You made a wonderful balance stand for your dad. Just looking at him tells me he is a great guy and loves you. Hold him close to your heart Tom.

[@dmclean6003]

I know the feeling when your dad needs something. My dad is 83 and when he needs help with something I can do, I do it for him or with him. I'm glad to see someone has a good relationship with their dad as well. I have a great relationship with my dad!

[@dustydon6419]

Great episode! Nothing like family, especially when you can give back. As a kid my Pops, who’s 87, would rig a chain fall around an oak tree limb for pulling engines. Great memories. I was an industrial mechanic/ millwright during my working life. My boy is a craftsman as well. My boy stands to inherit more tools than any one person needs. My Pops had an auto shop for 17 years and still has all the equipment. At 87 he’s still buying tools. He still fabricates stuff today. Oh yeah, nice looking welds Tom

[@jaywebb3105]

Tom Tom I am pretty sure you know this already, you are very fortunate to still have your dad in your life. Glad you were able to share him a little with us.

[@MichaelSteeves]

In the rust belt, the standard fix for a floor like that either involves old license plates or road signs!

[@LifeInJambles]

In the PNW, we don't tend to make a lotta use out of those.. but I did know a group of people who made medieval style armor out of street signs they uh.. happened upon. Then they'd bash each other with heavy sticks in the shape of medieval weapons. Interesting people. Very tiring pastime.

[@Richard-gq7jp]

I know how your Dad feels. I turned 82 a short time ago. Glad your Dad has you to help him out. Your a good man, Tom.

[@JDZiemba1773]

I just need to thank you Tom ....from a guy that wishes his dad was around to need his help...god bless ❤️🇺🇲

[@scottibass]

I love seeing your dad in the shop. I miss mine working with me

[@lindagarner8411]

Those were some really beautiful welds, Tom Tom! No need to grind them, honestly.

[@gerryhartung736]

Anything for Dad Tom. I'm Dad now at 80. My son will always help me also. Seeing Eric is like family. Matt, Paul, Robby, and Ed, all the crews, keep viewers entertained, educated, and wishing we were doing!

[@cribbsprojects]

Great editing. Love the dynamic, wide ranging insights into life, welding and everything... keep it up!

[@2210Piet]

What a blessing to still have your dad around. Luv the old timers!

[@ProCrawlerAdventures]

Tom, I am in my 50’s. My great grandfather was a carpenter, I have some of his, my da’s and ,y grandfathers tools, all pf whom I have lost. As I really cherish the tools, what I wouldn’t give to have them here still.. I love using them as much as possible.

[@pcolapaddler]

Great seeing your dad! My mom is in her 80's she also likes to have something that she can just hold or touch for balance.

[@billgraves8555]

It was awesome to meet Bob Bob!!

[@leroyjenkins8627]

hey Tom, PA mechanic here. looks like a pretty clean jeep! I bought a 95' XJ a couple weeks ago in almost identical condition. exact same rot through the floorpan on both sides, seat rails rotten through etc. It's pretty repairable. I bought a set of front and rear floorpans with seat rails for $400 from an eBay company called F&M Fabrication out of Michigan. you can also get full floorpans for either side for about $600 total - mine came in 4 separate pieces. When you have the pans out, clean up the frame rails inside and out, paint with an etching primer and then an epoxy topcoat. you can do the same for an undercoating, or apply an adhesion promoter over the primer and used a rubberized undercoating overtop of that for a bit more of a strong finish. Good luck!

[@stevemustaikis6602]

I was going to sujest the same about new floor pan replacement panels

[@donwilliams3626]

I loved seeing your dad design his project with a tape measure in hand. Precision matters.

[@carloslomba3595]

You and your dad reminds me of my dad . ❤

[@longrider8265]

No job is too small when it comes to helping your dad. Great work Tom.

[@ryanarnold4790]

Looking good. Thank god we didn’t lose another XJ

[@rogermccaslin5963]

That "tooth" is one of those things that you'll have rolling around in the shop for years until you finally decide to get rid of it. And then, right after you take it to the scrap yard, you'll find a need for it.

[@markgunnell2149]

My dad had a wood shop till 89. Had hundreds of hours helping him. Sure do miss him. Bob is awesome

[@Keinandrew3]

Nice bumper Tom Tom

[@Telephony954]

I knew there was a reason why i subscribed to your channel, It's the respect you show to others, especially to your parents. Be well Cowboy.

[@scottlehmann9085]

I love the family commitment to hiking boots. The MOOR clan all wear shop boots and flounder in the sand and canyons.

[@TheColorado4wheeler]

Touching, God bless you and your dad. I have some Grandpa tools as well. I think of him every time I touch them.

[@HickSquatch]

Way cool!! Great to see my friend Payton again!! Been quite the journey from his barber shop in his living room!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice bumper work!¡!

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

i lost my dad 4 month ago😢, still hurts enjoy your tom!!!

[@jeffjjw1521]

It looks like one hell of an anvil to me!

[@jimmiemaiden9921]

Miss having my old man around.

[@BMGrilla60]

Great to see you working with your Dad.

[@michaellauer3397]

LOVE the “round anvil” You have excellent hoarding inventory procurement skills …

[@larrystevens3170]

Nice to see you spending time with your dad .

[@louisnemick1939]

That's really cool to see your Dad on the video.

[@duanebrown-vj9xc]

Hi it was great you introduced your dad on video. You are right the apple dose not fall far from the tree. Really enjoy your videos 😊

[@allenprince6397]

Nice seeing you work on a project with your dad...

[@vicgustafson8514]

I think you better make the WJ a mild build. She's really liking the red. Lol

[@trevorkupetz2138]

I love that you got all the Makita stuff. It’s the only independent tool company.

[@Chevelle_addict]

I feel your pain on the floorboards. I live in the rust belt.

[@seemyworld1]

Great to see your Dad doing well. :) We need to see more shopCat! LOL. I had to edit after Maverik showed up. I still want more shopcat footage.

[@gregb76]

Tom Tom so nice to see you and your Dad work on a project together and that should help him get in and out of bed.

[@n0diggityn0doubt81]

love seeing your dad. hey bob bob

[@WilliamBrooks-rc5uo]

Tom Tom thank you, the things we do for our parents, they really appreciate it.

[@vasky22]

I'm interested in your dad's hand planes! Nice, Tom Tom and Bob Bob working it out!

[@LightningGB93]

Tom Tom love you and your dad’s talks on tools , me and my dad use to do hand me down talks also . One thing I miss is his voice , with your dad on your video will always be with you

[@skyepilotte11]

Love your dad... Nice bumper and that rusty floor was extremely bad.. Great fabbwork.

[@007twm]

Thanks Tom Tom for another enjoyable video. Nice to meet your Dad and your Wife's and Eric's cameo appearances.

[@calvinpixler9358]

Eric always has the best timing for everyone lol

[@jlupien502]

Great to see Bob Bob. Seems like an awesome guy !!

[@cstar54]

Great to meet ur Dad & great video, thanx Tom Tom!!!

[@charleswhitecotton4513]

I'm 79 years old and I appreciate what you're doing here. Keep up the good work.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

It's a great feeling to be able to use the skills your Dad encouraged you to learn, to apply them to help him as he gets older. Great video Tom....thanks for all the variety you always include.

[@Stevespoken]

Paul's wrap around looks cool and functional

[@bobtucker8875]

Can't believe that floor was that bad 😔. Great content guys 👏 thanks for sharing.

[@Garmaster]

The uuuhuuhh at around 26:48 while staring at the big rust holes killed me! 😂😂😂

[@jimparr5412]

Thanks for introducing Bob Bob

[@robertwise9127]

Interesting clip Tom! From one Bob to another … nice name tag!

[@tubeu28]

Good job guys, and I'm sure many people have been just as amazed as I am.

[@DalePalmer]

Right on! Helping pops out. Let's see more Bob Bob!

[@calvincassle7153]

When you get around to adding a keyless chuck to your drill press you'll wonder why you waited so long for that as well.

[@uoobwatcher]

It was great to see your dad.

[@nathanaelvillalba7838]

Those were beautiful welds man! I cried a tear when you ground em smooth...

[@TerminusVox]

I would have thought some round tubing or at least rounded corners would have been appropriate for Dad's railing. Even people without mobility issues bump into things.

[@almclean4835]

I’ve just recently scrapped the breaker like the one you have, never thought of turning it into an anvil. Doh, I’d love an anvil

[@Keinandrew3]

That’s a hydraulic hammer pencil we’ve got those things laying everywhere

[@rc2634]

Your dad is a Legend!

[@joebesko5592]

*BOOM* Bob's my uncle! 🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing a snippet of your dad with us and your projects

[@mudman98TJLocked]

That was nice to see your Dad on this vid.

[@markb.1259]

Really great video Tom!! Hope that support project is working well for your Dad!!

[@johnkirby6547]

Enjoyed the visit from your dad and his project, Happy birthday Bob Bob. Thinking you should have cleaned up the hitch and painted it with the bumper before welding it in..

[@MikeBaxterABC]

31:20 WHOA!!! ... Sticky Stuff saved the DAY!! ... that stuff really works!!

[@jeffomalley100]

Shout out to Bob.

[@pctatc66]

Eric randomly appears in everyones videos. Small town eh?

[@jimderrick846]

Oh man that rust was crazy !!!! So many fun projects tomorrow tom. ❤

[@stewkingjr]

That is so cool you can have some of your grandfather's and father's tools. Just imagine how many projects they could have been used on.

[@adubx]

Well hello Bob Bob and happy day to you!!!

[@neXtFriarTuck]

Tom Tom, definitely may your own fender flares. I love the way the flares that the banana and deja blue have.

[@robertr4193]

It's a good deal that you found that rust in the floor when you did. It would have been a bummer to build that new bumper for the JEEP and then just have to part it out because the floor was too far gone. Looking good.

[@Keinandrew3]

Howdy bob you guys look like twins

[@garyharrington5300]

I don't care what other folks say you TomTom are taking care of your dady❤ you the mantomtom❤

[@keithcress1335]

Tom! Your videos are great! Good sound. Good subjects. Nice, short segues. Interesting off site visits. Good, non-overwhelming tunes. Thanks!