The Real Reason Why Jace Isn't Working On His Own Dodge Dakota Truck

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While Jace has other 16 year old obligations, Paul and the crew are hard at Jace's Dodge Dakota to get it highway ready. Check it out!
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[@miltonbayne6649]

The kitten has been the BEST addition to the shop EVER ! We all get to see a real soft side to a "rough" group of builders. LOL

[@josephsexton8310]

They need a mouser in he shop

[@carenclemmons5002]

You can easily train a cat to come when you call em just like a dog: treats=success

[@MrJest2]

@@carenclemmons5002 Cats are eminently train-able. There are two factors that help that are kind of specific to cats: 1) they inherently love routines, and 2) they also love games. Make something a "game", and make it consistent and repeatable, and your cat will happily do it. Treats help, but often just positive attention will do the trick. Also, be aware that cats watch/smell/listen to *everything* , and understand _way_ more than most people give them credit for...

[@ephjay6t87]

Time for that cat to use nature's litter box. I good cat is a pleasure, a bad cat is a pest. That's a good cat.

[@JT_70]

Where is the border collie? I miss him. Edit: Oh, wait. I spotted him starting around 19:49. He’s still there!

[@raeanker3078]

Landon’s always at the shop working and shows genuine interest in what’s going on, as a parent you’d have to be happy one of your boys shows interest and has a good work ethic.

[@agnideva8227]

Paul with a cat poop scoop was not content I ever expected on this channel. But it's as wholesome as heck and I'm here for it! Pro tip: don't ever stand over the box, flick from the side and make sure you're down wind!

[@ninjatuna317]

Am pretty sure you want to be upwind, not downwind.

[@smolscale]

Channels like these are 1000000x more enjoyable than reality TV. Powerblock was cool and all but this is where it's at

[@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117]

That is one adorable cat!!! Best investment I've made with cat husbandry lol are the arm and hammer sifter litter pans. It's two solid pans and one sifter pan in the middle. Everyday you clean it is like panning for gold. Well turd colored gold haha

[@jessepitt]

We got one of those recently and it is way easier than the scoop.

[@larryoren5928]

That transfer case is almost too pretty to get dirty. It does look like it's well built and ready to do the job for whatever it gets handed to it. God bless you all.

[@BradfordC]

Landon’s going to be the brightest one in that automotive class, thanks to his dad

[@kevbev1524]

Whoooo.... Whoooo..... Whoooo. There horse rider It'll be because of his uncle's and cousins 😂

[@doug9418]

Lol, that's the truth. So no bad grade's Lan. 🇺🇸

[@kevbev1524]

@@doug9418 let's get realistic, We always have one bad grade, I always did, and I would rotate it between classes so everyone knew I was human, not some nerd with herd

[@FUCK_________googIe]

lmfao you must be watching different videos than what i'm seeing, i doubt there's much that paul can do for that kid.

[@ken-do7np]

Landon is teaching it! 😂😂

[@dwhunts]

Bleepin' Colt's got your steering box. They did one for their S10 and didn't use it. It's already set up for hydro assist.

[@MatthewBerginGarage]

Nice kitty. Every shop needs a good shop cat.😎

[@Westerntraveler]

Coffee and Fab Rats 🐀. It's a good day

[@aartsst3227]

Good morning FabCats!😸 Great to see the progress on the ol Dakota - looks like it’s gonna be a great ride 👍🏻

[@keithrushforth4019]

"FabCats" I was just about to make the same joke.Haha.

[@rossmeldrum3346]

Everyone there should be very grateful for Paul's dedication to helping out. When I was 16, my father would have never done what Paul has done for Jace. He would have made me figure out how to do it all myself, or it would not get done.

[@triman95]

My dad was a used car dealer. I got a car that belonged to get company when I was a teenager but I had to 1) accept the fact that it was for sale and could be sold at any time and 2) I gave it back when I graduated high school. I used to joke those other kids got cars for graduation, I had to give mine back!

[@chrisjohnson5888]

I'll be honest with you I guarantee you that chas is paying for a lot of the parts, plus dads labor is not cheap, do you remember the time that they broke the window and they had to pay for it, I'm telling you right now they are not getting this labor for free.

[@jonnywilson9117]

@@chrisjohnson5888 Big difference between breaking his window because they were having an immature fight and one lost their temper, so he had to teach them both a lesson the hard way, and using your experience and knowledge to help build your own sons car. I highly doubt Paul would make either son physically pay him with money to help them. He just doesn't strike me as a money hungry, materialistic kind of guy. If they break something, then that's different. There's consequences for breaking shit. There aren't consequences for wanting or needing help. You're nuts if you think Paul's making money by charging his son to work on his car. If that were the case, they wouldn't be able to afford it and we wouldn't be seeing their cars on the channel. He makes money working on their cars as a direct result of people watching and purchasing from their store. I don't think money is that important to him. Some people would love to make money off of their family. Paul's not one of them.

[@coachgeo]

there is value in that too. Each kid has a different personality.... and dads are at different points in life with each kid as well thus each kid.. get's raised little differen. If he did it intentional... or out of not having the father skills yet.... not sure...... but either way... sounds like you learned great lessons by "getting-er-done" instead of playing victim. So hold your head high... ohh and Listen closely again to Johny Cash's "A Boy Name Sue" esp. the end. Might make look at dad little higher too?

[@ordinarypete]

At least you had a dad.

[@kevbev1524]

I knew a Dakota a long time ago, She was sensational. ❤

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to Fab Rats! 👍 Good morning Janelle! 🐿

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAYYYYY!!!!! You did it!!!!! FIRST!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

gotta go walk neighbors doggie, say hi to MORR for me?

[@richardthomas1743]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames I need to leave in a few minutes too. I hope that you have an awesome day Janelle!

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

You too sweetie!@@richardthomas1743

[@garrech120001]

Seeing that kitten sleeping that chair makes me think you should name it Sherm

[@TerminusVox]

Finally something that I (might) know more about than Paul! High quality cat food makes the litter pan less stinky and "deposits" firmer (easier to scoop) My vet recommended Science Diet or Iams. And you can get it delivered to the middle of nowhere by your favorite big online retailer! It does cost more but the air quality in the shop will be worth it!

[@Drones_and_more]

Poly is worse for NVH over rubber, Poly is firm to hold things in place, rubber is better for your application, as an example race cars use poly to be stiff and no squish, they remove the OE rubber mounts/bushings, hope this helps.

[@alchristensen8121]

That's a cat that feels absolutely safe.

[@BarucHashem]

I hope your boys know how lucky they are to have a Dad like you. Lost mine at 19 years old. Blessings to you and your family! Thanks for the awesome videos and knowledge!

[@inmyopinion6836]

Hey! I hate grinding too. I put a shed roof out back of my shop and got me one of them HarberFrate sand blasters. That thing really works. Also I used two old mobile home frame beams, laid them on their side and made me a long ramp that's eight feet tall on one end. I don't need another lift that way. It's cool because I just stop driving up at whatever height I want to be under my work. Oh yea, epoxy paint with sand on it in the tracks !

[@doug9418]

Don't worry dad will not let you down, he has alot of dedication to you boy's. 🇺🇸 Be Blessed.

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

That cat is a great addition to the shop! Does it have a name?

[@briangalloway3684]

yeah its socks

[@clipper1083]

my Friday just got better now i can watch some fab rats, Matt and Robby so glad they all drop a video on the same day just a pity Rory don't drop a video on the same day as you guys do

[@gods_soldier971]

Dig a french drain in front of your 2 old shop doors and out beyond the building. That water will stop coming in the old shop side of the shop when it rains. Have a blessed day!

[@Clawson_customs]

A few year's ago I poured 20 yards of cement in front of my shop early in the morning then went to lake powell as soon as it was smooth. Came home a week later to find deer tracks and a dog tracks and a cat track thru it

[@bobhart5669]

In regards to your comment regarding ton the little cat My Mom always said...Dogs have owners....Cats have staff. pretty much sums it up. Love the channel, and the family especially what Paul does to teach and encourage his children. You all are doing a wonderful job raising your family. If you ever want to adopt a mechanically inclined senior citizen with some welding skills...i am available. lol Keep up the good work!

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great seeing the progress with this build.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

That pretty cool, it's almost there. Have a good week and count your blessings amen.

[@555byron]

Shop Cat might be the new star of the channel

[@garyhilton1179]

👍

[@funkymedina2974]

11:16 Should have put a gutter between the old and new concrete. Your flooding is going to be worse now. The problem would have solved with a gutter. I’m surprised the concrete guys didn’t suggest one.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

4:43 ..Is GREAT stuff! ... when I worked at the machine shop we had TONS of poly Urethane, in 5 deferent grades (by how much give it has) and it turns on the lathe perfectly ... I used to make bushings for everything :)

[@bradleymadosh911]

Maybe you should have put a pipe with holes to catch all the water in the concrete and directed it to somewhere else. Have it right in front of the doors so any water will go into the holes in the pipe and drain away from the shop. I think that would stop the flooding

[@williamtarpley4025]

French drain

[@memphismickey8598]

I need that job, holding the kittie. I am very good at it and I enjoy it very much.

[@ntuidme]

I like that "Just Like I Meant It” phase. I am going to use that with my boss this weekend. He will laugh!

[@kevinjohnston1957]

Happy to see Landon will be getting some real learning as well as his home training. Wish him the best.

[@kimetherington2252]

Lando going to tech school can learn the newest technology of today, which will be a great asset to Fab Rats in the near future! Jace's truck is coming along nicely! We missed Ben's smiling face this week! I'm looking forward to what comes next! So until then, we'll see you on the next...

[@howardgreenawalt4888]

Paul, looking at your water problem in the shop, While the one side isn't poured and the guys are there cutting concrete, have a 4" trough set in right at the existing floor and new drive concrete. Have a piece of grating cut to place on top. Run the trough at an angle for the water to run off one side. Problem solved !!

[@KimonFrousios]

I'm just here for the kitten. The rest is bonus. Any cat that can chill in the loud ambience of a fabshop is an awesome cat.

[@bradleymadosh911]

Good to see papa Dar. We haven't seen him at the shop in a long time. You guys knocked this job outta the park. Crazy how easy you make this look. Was good to see Michelle also.

[@atf01234]

Not being from the USA I really appreciate what the USA has done with trade schools, it´s really amazing kids can go receive professional training other than just jumping on to the academic world.

[@Jo-JoGro]

Best Channel on KZbin!!!!

[@clange03]

Every shop needs a kitty! Give it time, it’ll be your best bud.

[@MotoDeSoto]

I never would have thought you could hook an Etch-a-Sketch to a plasma cutter. So cool.

[@datalorian]

That cat is a real kindred spirit with Papa Darr, just passed right out in that chair, dead to the world!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Dakota is looking good . 10 years from now someone will be driving through Glendale and will see this , for sale slightly modified Dodge Dakota $$$ OBO :-) Thanks for sharing

[@Notsofatamerican]

When a cat exposes its vital areas like that ( tummy area ) it means it feels safe, content and cared for.

[@wobe-rb7wr]

This is my favorite channel that I’m subscribed to…keep up the good work!

[@coltsjason]

Iam glad they still doing classes like that for high schools

[@saewoody6366]

I’m thinking if you have a shop cat it probably roams outside sometimes. We used to train our indoor/ outdoor cats to go to the bathroom outside. We would pick a place outside to dump the litter box and the cat would start going out there; and then it just eventually starts going to the bathroom anywhere outside.

[@mickeyhulk6790]

Grandma Lolly is one of my favorite Feb rats team members. Her personality is just like my moms.

[@ken-do7np]

I remember your first attempt at link suspension! Disaster!!

[@davephillips9389]

So Landon will learn the right way to do things :)

[@TheNickademas1]

Every time he says “ya doubted me Hunter” is just a projection of how he doubted himself and is now proud he actually did it and cracks me up.

[@gordonmurray3153]

11:00 now if only Fabrats knew somewhere that does concrete, they could put a threshold hehind the doors to prevent all of that extra rainwater catchment on the yard from coming into the shop. 🤪

[@TSKseattle]

Dogs are pack members. They respond to commands from a pack leader. Cats are solitary hunters, they are wary of interaction until the trust a person

[@robertbooth6884]

Great job to all who has built that truck. I know he is going to love it. I do

[@johnnyadams1755]

This is just good ole Americana, small town wholesome family fun. Thank you for giving a snippet of your family interaction and collaboration on Chase's Dakota.

[@brucestephens2157]

Paul needs to talk with a local band to produce some fab rat background music

[@stevenhall1239]

Man new trucks new trailers new camper new boat new shop.... but still makes us listen to that 20 year old swap cooler 😂

[@skipjames8437]

More Shop Cat! Now I can watch Fab Rats on the big tv with my wife.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

You are awesome Paul Cox

[@kdkrim]

Paul, thanks for sharing your content. I have never been a mechanic type person. But I truly enjoy watching you and your team. Nicely dune

[@Keinandrew3]

Dakota is looking great😮

[@johnperun232]

Great 💯Content and Thanx for Sharing your thoughts with us Have a Great Day 👍

[@Big-chub69]

Another amazing custom build, Jace is one lucky dude to have the FABRATS TEAM Build this Beast of a Dakota !!!

[@keithreilly386]

Only Chanel I have bought several shirts from Paul is smart as heck taught by an old school teacher

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job happening here with the whole truck, will be awesome, strong and very servicable when it's done. Thanks guys.

[@jacobbuller2049]

Congrats on going to a trade school Landon! Very needed right now for sure.

[@BenJaMin-zs4tt]

Paul's beard looks awsome. Now Shawn needs his back!❤

[@flyingcrocodile4630]

Paul. Stop the concreting and dig down deeper (lower the exterior concrete to create a water step). Even better also lower the ground 8-10 feet out from the shed and put a channel drain in and fall the surrounding concrete toward the drain to get rid of all the surface water flooding. The shed floor should be higher than the surrounding area, so the last thing you should do is raise the surrounding ground level by topping it with concrete (unless you first lower it)

[@tallboy2234]

Paul is a Fabrication Maestro! 😉👍

[@anthonylee2099]

Landon has a head start compared to the other kid in his class, he’s already has knowledge from his dad, Paul. Jas truck is coming together nicely. Who has a dad thst can work on, modify and has a shop with everything you’ll need to do it! Great video 🤙😎

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

I still say should do little truck games to see who's truck better Landon or Chase .

[@dennisn8991]

Agreed on the cosmetic stuff! Functional or forget it.. more stuff waiting to be done! Another great vid!

[@sittinandthinkin]

I once had a co-worker who said about cats "I don't trust an animal that craps in the house" To which I responded "Where do you go?"🐈🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@mschulz55]

Cody at Bleeping Jeep has the Astro van steering box your needing

[@stargazer7644]

5:38 a cat that lets you rub its belly is a rare thing. That's one chill cat. Is your shop surrounded by wild catnip by chance?

[@lppuckster1298]

All that Kitty! Starting to feel like DeBoss Garage. Love it!

[@Keinandrew3]

That Dakota is shaping up

[@chrisbillups1413]

I saw my pin on the map. It is one of the only two from West Virginia. We had a great time when we visited.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Hopefully you can get to your projects Paul , I have been trying that for ten years now my health is a problem. Get er done son. Central California watching.

[@michaelsimmons6138]

Good job Landon soon you'll be teaching the old man a thing or two and he will love every minute of it you will make him proud.👍👍🇺🇲🙏🙏

[@JPack-cs9mw]

Looks very busy in the shop ... So not very many rescues during this time ... Cool !!!

[@TheTuttleCrew]

Things you don'r hear enough is Thanks Dad! But great family!

[@lory2622]

It’s been a while but Paul has again added to my lexicon. “Fancy like Applebees on a date night”. I am gonna use that for sure.

[@ntuidme]

You are a good dad, your kids are going to be great dads to their kids.

[@mikehornsby599]

Looking forward to your finishing the dodge Dakota from Bonifay Fl!!!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

It was good to see Papa Dar again. It has been awhile.

[@jcnme]

Yet Another Excellent Video Y'all! Absolutely Love All of your videos ❤

[@jeffclark3932]

Good morning, fab rats crew. Thanks again for all your work and great videos. Happy labor day

[@littlearsehole75]

"If you think your time is worth anything, this is the cheapest way to go." is the best selling point you could make for Barnes 4WD.

[@SpatialDragon]

I see someone pinned Casper. That's cool. Today is 51 years since I lost my Dad. Yeah, over 5 decades and it hurts more this year than it did since the first few years.

[@mrromantimothy]

I've met and worked for A lot of "celebrities" some of them up in Park City, Utah, the only two that ever starstruck me were Shirley Muldowney and Rodney Allen Rippy, I can honestly say , if I ever met Paul and Michelle I would get on my knees, in honor.

[@MrPaddyelvis]

Your channel was pretty much perfect already, and now you have a shop-cat ♥

[@marvincarter870]

Paul, Sean, Lando and Hunter is an awesome team together. One link is missing Ben! it's all good moving forward on Jace's Dodge build and its going to be much better than the stock Dodge fabrication. So good to see Grandma Lolly such a lovely lady! Michelle even had a cameo!

[@danieldaugherty204]

That's is an awesome shop Kat..no need for traps or poison!

[@Gojeep]

Colt from Bleeping Jeep was saying he had a freshly re-built Astro Van steering box from the S10 build he didn't use. Even been ported for hydro-steer.

[@Kickinpony66]

@5:36... Shop Cat is hilarious! @16:12... Thank you for pixelating that!!!

[@lew-e]

You know there was a fatherly joke about chasing 'kitty cat' your entire life there somewhere.

[@jamesbigham9036]

Paul in my opinion learning from the school of hard knocks I think is a better opportunity because you can learn from a hands on perspective. If I had the opportunity I would love to work with you because I could learn a lot.