Final Piece To Michelle's Jeepster Puzzle Is Found: But Will It Work?

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We've been on the hunt for this final piece we needed to continue work on Michelle's Jeepster. We finally found it, so it's all hands on deck to get this sweet ride done! Check it out!
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[@UncleManuel]

"Well, you can't make it worse." Seriously, we need t-shirts with granma Lolly's best one-liners! 😂😁🤟

[@Mike_Gray68]

I second this.

[@Chaplain_GM]

I Third This!

[@all4runner316]

Fourth

[@danafaulhaber334]

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

[@D-RAIL_oOIIIIIIIOo]

Everyone who supports the motion has to buy at least one of each style made. All sales final.......

[@stephengallina1774]

Grandma Lolly there with the words of encouragement “well, you can’t make it worse” 😂 you all are awesome!

[@jerrycorbett7294]

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.

[@jayvandyke]

Oh come on you gotta give Hunter some credit too.

[@Dlutheran]

@@jayvandyke I'm amazed that hunter was doing work more than being a camera man.

[@torvador9384]

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

[@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC]

Cant forget about huntress

[@paulrivers7248]

Lets not leave Ol Hunter out lol

[@user-vi4es3wu4v]

Grandma: “Paul’s gone…..Party!!!!!” Lololol

[@paulcooper9135]

Admitting you know nothing is far better than pretending you know ... Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@wldstrknwv]

I think Michelle deserves a Robby Layton paint job!!! A perfect paint job for a perfect FabRats build!!!❤

[@bobzelijah]

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.

[@craigdeloach3976]

Gma Lolly is a gangsta! She just doesnt care!! Lol...hilarious!!

[@michaelnieman6218]

Like my mother would say I'm at that age to where I can do and say anything

[@davestevens4263]

I ain't messing with her , she the most gangsta rat outta the pack . I'm on her side .

[@DavidBergman1776]

Impressed by Shaun's leadership skills! Well done!

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

RIP Carl Weathers !!! The Jeepster is coming along nicely !!!

[@user-jq4mr6jj8m]

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....

[@Myhandle306]

Did Hunter pull out his own knife to open those boxes? He’s growing up. Haha

[@davestevens4263]

Wow !! He did . Soo proud of him .

[@bryduhbikeguy]

3rd punch on his Mancard ;)

[@bobberman69]

And he even flicked it open like a ninja 🥷

[@CarltonSanders-og2up]

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

[@northidahogurl999]

Me to

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The picture of the Jeepster that was sent to you is perfect.

[@MoparNut73]

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

[@jeremylandis4228]

That Jeepster fan pic looks awesome! Especially with a removable hard top!!

[@kerrycochrane3209]

Haters will always hate, we love families and the family dynamics. Mommas and wives are always a beautiful part of these videos...

[@ellwoodwolf]

Sean comes across as a real easy guy to get along with.

[@MoparNut73]

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

[@gordbaker896]

The colour is just right.

[@RIPGLIDE]

That is nearly how I envisioned it. Great looking build

[@caseyriches7899]

Need to post the picture here

[@MoparNut73]

@caseyriches7899 I tried it won't let me but if your on the Official Fan Page I made the post Dec 11th 2023

[@wayneclark7048]

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. 🎉🙏 😊

[@chrisjohnson5888]

it's all about the 🐈 kitty😂😂😂

[@wynottgivemore9274]

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.🤐

[@ciaranheaney1103]

I've been meaninbg to say this for a while but Sean is a really strong addition to the team.

[@Big-chub69]

This little jewel of a Jeepster is going to look fantastic. Keep up the great work team babrats. Michelle, you're one lucky lady. These boys are going to town for you.

[@davestevens4263]

When you look like a princess you deserve it all . Ohhh & not stuck up .

[@baanjones5910]

I’m looking forward to see it completed!! Michelle is lucky to have a husband that is building the jeep to her liking!👍🏽👍🏽

[@tylerwhite4743]

Jeepster and fantastic don't belong in the same sentence

[@Jim-fe2xz]

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!"

[@jameskendrick573]

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

[@jefffreestone8476]

Makes me happy to wear the same shirt as Paul is. I feel like these guys are part of my family also.

[@RSB1726]

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

[@jasonlyijnen84]

Best youtube channel. Do it for the boss lady

[@trippnbilly7130]

One of my favorite channels. Thanks for being real.

[@beaglebrothers1]

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.

[@donnasmith255]

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!

[@loudcorsagsi]

Just finished watching robbie layton and a fab rats vid lands 20secs after watching that, what a sunday it is :D

[@masterbates7016]

Happens every Wenesday Friday and sunday

[@climer588]

"You can't make it worse" .Good Tee shirt logo!

[@IdahoPartisan]

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.

[@kentdarby675]

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!!

[@jeffmurray983]

I love the one Shell likes and she needs to get exactually what she wants!!! She's AWESOME

[@jameskendrick573]

You get them grandma tighten up boys or your getting the switch 😆

[@steelmill]

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.

[@desimora8]

"Wear some safety Protection gear when removing all the rusty stuff" Best comment from Michelle!

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Hell yeah!! That was an awesome picture of a jeepster!

[@89G]

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!!

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Love when Michelle visits the shop. Love to see her "Helping". What a champ.

[@bobdailey5910]

I love the rock and roll music. You put on when you're fast-forwarding, that's awesome, Paul.!!

[@michaeltablet8577]

Sean seems like a great guy who would be a great friend! Hey Michelle, my Mama gave birth to 13 of us children but at least she never had a man cold! You all are awesome!!

[@Praterphil]

I love your dream jeepster, anxious to see the color Michele picks & to hear her howl when she drives it for the first time!

[@dawnadiamond993]

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!!

[@stevenfeth9351]

Anyone else wishes ben would show up sometime miss ya ben!!

[@robertwazniak9495]

Michelle helping reminds me of two statements that I have heard in the past... Her, helping "I would have been done sooner but I had help" and her response would be " just let me know if you need any help... I'll see if I can find somebody"

[@ggalland1]

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

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning and thumbs UP to Fab Rats!👍

[@caseyriches7899]

Glad you have Hunter and Shaun to keep working while you are always busy doing something else.

[@dadparker3569]

I like seeing Hunter growing into other parts of the job. He's coming along.

[@budrohammbone2806]

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.

[@life_ontheranch]

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!

[@wakenya77]

Love those Jeep projects!!

[@kenc1800]

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 KZbinr. Love it

[@shanevonharten3100]

Grandma is the boss. Going to be an awsome ride

[@sirlawrenceofwisconsin479]

Prayers and best wishes to you Paul. Women will never know the true pain and discomfort of a man cold.

[@thomaswaldorf9141]

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.

[@haroldphipps3457]

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.

[@leonthompson1272]

Michelle, I think your Jeepster should be what YOU want. Nevermind what anybody else wants YOUR Jeep to be.

[@paulhall170]

The old Impact Driver, the motorcyclist's best friend!! WAY TO GO, Hunter driving the ArcDroid!!!! Sean is right, he's much more than a cameraman, give the boy a raise! So what's Robby Latron got that we ain't got, eh??

[@midjo6143]

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.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

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.

[@jamesrogers6376]

Take 2 pieces of plywood. Cut groves in a pattern. Sandwich your floorpan between the 2 pieces of wood. Then put roundstock in the grooves and hit or press the roundstock. It will make really nice supportive bends on the sheetmetal

[@handmadeindustrial]

I love this channel, because it gives me confidence to take on projects like these in my own garage.

[@wakenya77]

YESSSSS MORE JEEPSTER! LOVE IT!! Thanks Fab Rats! Have a great week!

[@thomasbowman6125]

Hey Paul, Landon is helping Shawn and Hunter also, plus he approves Hunters welding skills. 👨‍🏭👨‍🏭

[@imagseer]

Good to see welding skills being learned on the go.

[@brettteets8242]

Hunter for the win with the arc drone. NICE

[@xvsj5833]

Michelle’s “Jeepster” is going to “RoCk” I tip my hat to Paul, Shawn and Hunter 👍🏻💛

[@atpgarageatl]

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.

[@jeepman5982]

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.

[@stevevanpatten1372]

That's BadAss Michelle ❤. Take the Picture's of your Jeepster that are inside of your Head. And turn them into a Reality Michelle ❤. It's your Vision & you're Dream's Michelle.

[@78ramcharger53]

I think Michelle's frame looks awesome its always looked awesome 😂😂. Cant wait to see jeep finished.

[@tylerwhite4743]

Eww

[@markthegunplumber8376]

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. 😁

[@nonsensefpv1863]

Michael thinks she's getting new paint on the jeepster. Nothing gets new paint other than radel can paint. Love the progress.

[@catfish573]

Ok, I am telling you about the look. I think the picture was saaaaawweeeet!!!!!! The stance and even the colors were great and I am not a fan of gray. Michelle, that one was for you. You chose well young lady. So I want to see you pat yourself on the back, you did well.

[@Smokin_chambersbbq]

Yay, more Michelle stuff

[@c.davidcook3565]

Look at Hunter snapping that knife open like a MAN!😁

[@OfficialStumpMan]

Seeing what y’all have built over the years, I know this build is going to be badass.

[@julieshafto5484]

That picture is definitely what you need to do! It's going to be awesome!

[@seanjones9563]

Love all the videos and all the builds. Keep up all the great work!

[@bigblue1287]

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❤

[@DavidBergman1776]

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.

[@jonlowe2486]

He don’t want some dumb ass KZbinr driving his rig, definitely don’t blame him for that though

[@KENNEY1023]

Exactly​@@DavidBergman1776

[@williamd1891]

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.

[@CynSan]

It's the same weekend as his cousin Merlin's big birthday bash in Glamis that has been planned for a year or so.

[@user-gh1tp9by8s]

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!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Michael, if you like it, we love it. As long as it's safe and I'm sure it will be. Central California watching.

[@oregonfordguy9812]

the jeepester concept is Hadassah. yes most definitely yes

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

I was laughing so hard when Grandma Lolly says, "It'll be fine, it'll be just fine", now who've have we heard that statement from before??? Mom taught him well.

[@jcnme]

Sean & Hunter really stepped up. 👍🏼👍🏼 Great Job Y'all

[@redline870]

Easiest way to measure wheelbase is from the edge of rim to the edge of the rim (as long as the rims are the same size!). Then your tape measure isn’t floating in the air while you try and eyeball the center.

[@skistrycharski6999]

These young men are learning the trades forever taught !!

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

I like when we see Hunter hands on in the shop.

[@dorancoonse4189]

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.

[@ronaldm1273]

Now this is some content I've been waiting for, Michelle's Jeepster.

[@faerieSAALE]

Since that Jeepster is going to be Michelle's personal ride, I think you should plan on painting it POPPY RED with lots of J.C.Whitney's stainless trim. I had a 94 Jeep Wrangler that was Poppy Red with a clear coat and every new stainless part I could get for it... it turned out beautiful and I received lots of compliments on how it looked. I also had Custom wheels from Discount Tire and good Off-road/Street tires on it. The top and interior were Spice Tan.

[@harleycharley8323]

Lord, bless Paul and heal his body. Make him well to get his responsibilities taken care of! Amen

[@gman1141]

As you guys have taught us, Papa Darr says" beat it until it fits and paint it to match!"😁

[@jamesbigham9036]

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

[@gregb76]

Paul you are all do dad it up hope you two enjoyed your date. Paul, I hope you get to feeling better. Rest in peace, Carl Withers. Nice job so far on her Jeepster. Michelle will have a new Jeepster when you all get done.

[@rickhoy8283]

I like the style in the photo, Gracie should really enjoy a rig like that!!!!!!

[@josephsteinc4223]

God bless Paul and his "man-cold", may God bless you with speedy healing. And may God bless Michelle for putting up with you, lol.

[@anthonylee2099]

Is comin along . Hunter and Sean working on it. Lookin forward to seeing it together 🤙😎

[@alanm.4298]

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. 😅

[@twanskully4195]

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.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Michelle's Jeepster is starting to take shape!! You guys are going to make excellent auto body men!! LOOK OUT ROBBY!! LOL!!

[@artyseibert]

That fan page photo of the Jeepster was amazing - you definitely should model yours after that.

[@randallsmerna384]

"Christine" opened her glove box! 😱👻