Reviving an OLD GARDEN TRACTOR - 1964 Cub Cadet 122

[@rubberdc]

I wonder Sam, this may sound naive, but does the videoing of this engine take apart , take much longer when you have to film it ? theres a lot of screws again to remove , it must be tedious sometimes to have to set aside a certain amount of time to film these . Thats why I appreciate the time you take .

[@sam-and-angela]

Making videos always slows things down! :) It's the hardest part of trying to get things done but also produce a video on it. I'd say the video process at least doubles the actual work time, then you have to add on editing time afterwards. It's def. not a "smart thing" from a time investment standpoint unless you factor in possible revenue from the videos long-term. But even then it's hit-and-miss. Some videos take off, most just get initial views and never grow. It's why my #1 advice to anyone who wants to "try KZbin" is to enjoy the process of creating a video just for the process and not dream or count on any money from it. :)

[@rubberdc]

@@sam-and-angela thank you for answering this question Sam, I very much appreciate you taking the time .

[@darleneclark6098]

@@sam-and-angela good advice. My kids want me to do you tube, but the only reason I'd want to do it is to document everything for family and friends. Anything else would be a plus. 🤷

[@tigattac]

@@sam-and-angela Hello family on the homestead 🙂first time I have seen your channel, and I like it a lot. Please never sell that cadet, it is soo beautiful I cant believe it!! Let your son take care of it and use on the farm, he is lowing it. Wish you all a happy holiday

[@marcelodiaz7595]

@@sam-and-angela THE TRACTOR MAKING STUNT LIKE TRACTOR FROM DISNEY PIXAR CARS

[@gmag3253]

What a great Dad... teaching his son how to wrench etc!

[@audreywy1743]

I love how you guys are able to turn chores, remodeling, maintenance, landscaping, etc into educational opportunities for your children. That's the beautiful joy of parenting quite honestly, being able to teach your children life skills and for them to be completely engaged in the lesson without them necessarily realizing at the moment that they're learning valuable life long skills. Bravo to all of you...Also, keep the cadet for Elijah to hone his landscaping & mechanical skills. You could create an entire new lesson on financing, interest rates & hourly wages, etc for him.

[@mindi.m]

Little boys learn from the big men in their lives. His enthusiasm is admirable. I hope he carries it to adulthood. I vote you give him chores that he can do with the tractor and charge him a few "hours" worth of work!

[@tonyandrea7613]

Enjoy seeing the Dad teaching the kids. Priceless! Angela is the best.

[@alexdreher]

I love this tractor! I love that you work together with your wife and your sons on it! What i love most is that you give it to the loving hands of your son! Now he can start his own career as gardener or snow plower! To give it to him will pay back in the future and is more worth than a few bucks! He will help you more and more with that little international! 😀👍🏻

[@judyrosy]

Angela! It's not boring to watch things being cleaned or restored! There are people who make a great living on youtube just cleaning, restoring and refurbishing appliances etc. without ever saying a word! SAM!! Let the boy have it! He deserves it!

[@thinkingofothers353]

Now that is a true Dad because you and your son are redoing that Cub..Great video my friend...GOD'S JOY..

[@jed1913]

One vote for keeping the club cadet for your son. Get him mowing attachment, then let him “ride”

[@rickortiz3964]

I also watched and loved what he did , so I vote gif him not yo sell it I think it cool plus his young son loves it cool little tractor 👍👍👍👍👍

[@maggiesue4825]

How can you possibly sell the CC when Elijah is obviously in love with it? He's developing a great work ethic, thanks to Mom and Dad, too!!

[@carolyncarlson3825]

I love watching Elijah grow as a person... He's such a sweet kid. Good luck selling at Elijah will be trying to do everything to make money to buy it...hugs

[@soblessed5623]

Not boring, it's so satisfying seeing things coming back to life. 👍🏻

[@Lantanana]

Your little helpers did an excellent job! Go Elijah and Isaac!

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

That CC is an antique! It cleaned up very nice. And what an excellent learning experience for Elijah. It could also make him a more experienced driver, too.

[@deborahplyler6528]

your son looked so cute driving the cub cadet you just cleaned up.

[@jaynebennett3401]

That would never resemble a tractor when I got through with it! All those pieces and parts would end up looking like abstract art when it was over with! Great to see Elijah helping and learning from his Dad!

[@crinkle2649]

It's wonderful that you are teaching Elijah to use the tools and how to fix things.

[@michaelhodge237]

Such a GREAT service, teaching your son about "FIXIN" things yourself !!! So many do not take the time, he'll take that with him to the FUTURE !!!!

[@dwisecup51]

I loved loved watching you clean the tractor. I was wanting to do it from the beginning. Yeah.

[@sandywilkerson8525]

I truly enjoy your videos! I hope your son gets the tractor.😊

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Teaching the boy how to turn a wrench is priceless. These are things he will remember forever, and maybe enough to get him involved in the trades, where we need more people.

[@petermitchell1662]

Great Dad. I think that your son will grow up to be self sufficient, an excellent mechanic and a great Dad through your example. This is what we need more of. Thank you.

[@sonniecampbell1788]

One of my favorite videos. Love seeing the boys learning, and Elijah driving what he’s repaired. Gotta’ love that.

[@davidburks5178]

Awesome teachable moments with the kids. Teach them while they are young and they will appreciate it later in life. Those teachable moments help viewers, like me, too. I really enjoy watching your channel.

[@Starrmiller]

Your boys are AWESOME and your a wonderful family! I enjoy your channel so much!! Well done!

[@nicholasrhoden9828]

Unless you get a good offer for that tractor, I would think it's value would be in Elijah having experience using a tractor. He's showing he's got a good work ethic, so maybe this would be a good reward for helping out. And I'm sure there will be plenty of projects where he could use it.

[@tammynorris3093]

I enjoy seeing someone experience joy from the little things. "It's like letting the air out of a balloon slowly...😂"

[@dircia7754]

Sam you are a great father and so patient with the kids.

[@LuJustLu]

Awwww, let him keep it. It's perfect for him. I must say the cleaning/power washing was ever so satisfying! Great job everyone!! All hands were on deck for this one.

[@jeanniealford4234]

Looks just like a brand new 1964 Club Cadet 122. Great job.

[@williamdenkins2593]

This is a great learning video and a great emotional video seeing a family work together. Its nice to see these values still exist at this time and age.

[@danielmierop662]

Thank You for sharing and for giving your cub a hug.

[@donparker8246]

It's so great to see a father letting his kids get their hands dirty working on things. Giving them a love for fixing things and seeing all their hard work pay off. Not enough of that nowadays. Way to go Dad 👍😁

[@rafenatho5406]

You doing that with your son is priceless in soooooo many ways! Bless you!!

[@ucdesigns396]

I love watching your guys videos. You are a faith based family, you include your kids in when you can and I love watching what you guys run into and create. I have learned how to do some things for myself along the way...like getting up enough nerve to wire my own shed, thank you! I didn't read all these comments yet, but did you let your boy keep the tractor? Man, to be that age and get a tractor that I could drive, that would be heaven on earth! I had my own roto-tiller but not the same.

[@3msannie]

That was truly a family project! Love how you all were involved and especially having fun. Good job family!

[@unti419]

That kid is so lucky to have a great father. I wish I had someone like that.

[@ceedub6233]

This was a great video. It brought back a lot of memories of my childhood. Your son working along side of you. Not only is he learning life skills, he is also building life long memories. I remember working with my dad and grandpa on old trucks and farm equipment. Then afterwards being allowed to drive them. Great job Sam.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you!

[@ritamoore3940]

I love watching these mechanics videos. You are so sure that you can put things all back together after dismantling them. That blows me away. Your children are so fortunate to have someone with that kind of confidence around to introduce them to repairing old stuff (much better made) and saving big time.

[@karstencreekfarm5258]

Loved seeing the kids helping and learning.

[@djterry1218]

Elijah is a great little helper. He will grow up to be a very skilled young man.

[@harlincolkmire933]

Keep it. You all done a great job.

[@martinadams6067]

Such a warm heart felt for the family video. You can't take a young man's first tractor away👍👍

[@rickortiz3964]

I like that your showing your son how to help his father thank you I wish all parents of these younger children growing up had parent like you two thank you for the video cool my friend your wife helping you is also neat 👍👍👍👍. Rick out hear in Texas

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I really enjoy watching videos like this one. I was one of the first girls in our school to take small engines class in 1973. The knowledge from it came in handy.

[@t.conner4798]

What a great video! That brought me back to when I was about your sons age and I wanted a Cub Cadet so bad I could taste it. It was like a first car to me, but we couldn’t afford it. You’re making some great memories with your kids, you’re a very blessed man. Enjoy.

[@lynnhamps7052]

Elijah is such a lovely child, (his brother too)...I love his manners bless him...

[@kristinerickson8350]

Good experience for Elijah. That life isnt a cake walk, and you must work for it!! You both are Great parents!!

[@rebeccamcallister8038]

Love how you are teaching your kiddos to be successful

[@jeffreybennett8893]

Great family togetherness. You and Wifey seem real happy! (that's a Blessing)

[@patricksmith6482]

Love watching you guys 😍

[@orthogluchensnable6777]

Good work dad including your son builds self confidence and esteem not to mention pride in his accomplishments great video look forward to another one your friend in TEXAS

[@sharonromer6606]

You and Elijah are so blessed to have this experience together ❣

[@sherylynhilyard3402]

Great parenting s your son is very lucky to hav such a great teacher

[@karlab9557]

So cool seeing how much Elijah helps. He is a quick learner.

[@philliphall5198]

Sir I love seeing your son helping you and he will be a winner for sure

[@jimlouis7674]

It's good to see your kids helping you work on this old tractor

[@rubymcgilvra1771]

Love it that you are teaching your kids how to do stuff

[@jjhorine]

Elijah seems to have a natural gift of fluidity when he works with his hands. He certainly seems to be enjoying it.

[@dannyanderson972]

I would just like to say that in this day and age, it is extremely nice to see a family that involves themselves in projects together. Keep up the good work. You're raising at least one young man who is showing good work ethic. Kudos to you both. I hope you let the young man keep the tractor. If money is an issue I would gladly pitch in. Again keep on doing what you were doing

[@whfrantzl]

Just watch an older video and I just want to let you and Angela know how proud you certainly are of your boys. I am the oldest boy of 11 kids and spent most of my life at my fathers side and learned how to work, without him asking me. Every time I watch one of your videos, all the wonderful years I spent working or just watching at his side come rushing back. You and Angela have been truly blessed by God to have those two boys. Keep doing what you are doing. God bless Bill Frantz

[@sam-and-angela]

Aww, thank you so much!!

[@shirleybrumley8421]

You guys are awesome. Love how you are teaching the boy.

[@deanbarr5740]

Very strong little tractors Sam. I recently gave a Cub Cadet 123 to a coworker. It ran fine, just always had trouble with the starterator/genenator. Mine had the same exact 12 HP Kohler engine and hydrostat tranny. If you could get traction, it would pull just about anything you hooked to it. I bet it too was an early 60's model. As I'm a 1962 model LoL. Great project for you and Elijah.

[@sam-and-angela]

I would really like to get a hydro unit! Always thought it would be awesome to put a little bucket loader on the front of one. :)

[@deanbarr5740]

Ha, I forgot to mention, the whole time I owned that 123 Cub I never knew how to turn the headlights on. My coworker found the switch down by the lefthand side of the running board. He pulled the switch and both lights worked. LoL

[@LMBrown3900]

Old school mechanics as taught by Dad. Gotta love it.

[@dezfan]

The old war horse cleaned up like a shiny new penny. Your two assistants did a fantastic job.

[@lyndarowe7191]

Aww ,Elijah loves it! Bless him!😊

[@RumMonkeyable]

One of your best videos EVER, IMHO! 👍 An all-family project! ❤️️👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

[@sam-and-angela]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rubberdc]

I think that Elijah is thoroughly enjoying helping his Dad. did yu both go off together and have a boys break?

[@suesweetpea7]

ELIJAH IS JUST LIKE HIS DADDY, HE LOVES TO WORK ON EQUIPMENT. ELIJAH IS GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO SO MUCH WHEN HE IS OLDER THANKS TO MOM AND DAD TEACHING HIM. GREAT JOB ANGELA AND SAM ON RAISING YOUR BOYS WITH GREAT WORK ETHICS, THIS WILL BE HANDED DOWN FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

That tractor fits Elijah like they were made for each other! What a way to grow a kid. He looks so proud and satisfied on it.

[@marshallworden4092]

I like the way you bring up your children they get their play time as well as hands on experience doing all types of different jobs. And the best part is they take an interest in what your both doing.I do enjoy your video's.

[@craftsman1598]

Cant believe I actually sat Here and watched the whole thing When I knew I have a Cub Cadet 123 needing my attention. I found the whole thing with the children helping a real good thing. Wishing That My Children were more like them. A real all American family doing things together away from the whole kids thing that would rather be playing video games. Yea. Just Wished that My children would want to learn something that would most definitely benefit them in the future. I could tell they been helping work on things for sometime now. Took real notice of the way Elijah corrected himself of the 1/2 socket and wrench thing. lol. Good Job Everyone.

[@131dyana]

My late Husband let the kids watch him when he was fixing stuff. Both Sons became mechanics. One makes money at it the other does the fixing on my house and anything he can fix. Loved that they learned from their Dad.

[@elainearchibald9020]

Love that Elijah is learning as he works! That's awesome home schooling! I hope you can keep the Cub Cadet for him. It'll motivate him in many ways. TFS :)

[@bradhugo8973]

Sam, I’m glad you didn’t fall but Angela’s laugh just made it that much funnier!! 😂 Also, Cub Cadet I know a certain young man that would love his own garden tractor!!

[@ninabooker2904]

Priceless Father - Son quality time. 👍

[@esofeacomplex1418]

A dab of cub cadet yellow on those rust spots and it's still a looker to keep!

[@fava7753]

The boys are learning real well in all aspects of build and repair well done . Exactly the way we were raised , learning young sparks the interest for the rest of their lives . Lessons and memories they will never forget being taught by their parents . Excellent job guys . Elijah becoming very proficient in all manner of tasks , you need to get him a good trailer for his new machine it will lighten the load . For jobs around the homestead . Lots of options opened up now to further his skills . . Excellent work and content guys . Keep going , see you all in the next one . . .

[@mlm7598]

Loved this video, Elijah is loving to be involved in learning what mom and dad do and especially with all the tools and knowledge he is getting and enjoying as he learns. He is like a sponge soaking it all up and loving it. So cute to watch and I hope he can keep it around and use it to help around the place. I know how that goes having sons who love their machines and tools. ;-) Blessings and the boys are the sweetest little guys! :-)

[@rhondaskipper64]

So cool-I’m so happy ur teaching ur son how to do some machanics-He will need it later on in life. 🤗

[@lnltrusty]

Elijah is so darn cute, good little helper 👍🏻😃, nice job!

[@cashmoneymaverick]

Elijah is a great help, he should get the Tractor as a Christmas gift !

[@estellaknox9285]

I miss this one ,nice looking garden tractor.

[@mohawkvalleyherefords4860]

DIY-isms...love it! Great Job!

[@gretchenthom4976]

I remember the first time my dad let me drive the Snapper lawn mower. I've been mowing ever since!❤️

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Sam Angela & Boys,the CC looks great! Elijah is such a wonderful help & is learning a lot along the way!Great video!! 👏👍😊

[@sergiosolis4538]

Wholesome family entertainment, out wrenching on a tractor.

[@TennValleyGal]

Tractor Wheelies!?!?!?! Sam, you're awesome! Good filming, Angelia.

[@dganschow]

Great to teach your sons and have great helpers.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

I first thought it was Angela playing a joke on us! Lol! That baby needs a cub cadet! Lol! Thank y’all! God bless your family!

[@Doloresgbryant]

I love you and your family work so well together 👍👍👍

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you so much!

[@crookedrowfarm6100]

Keep the tractor. The boy loves it!!! I know you said your brother had one you could borrow but you have one as well. You couldn't replace it for what you get for it.

[@cliff5240]

That is probably a collectors item -- keep it for Elijah he worked so hard on getting it fixed!

[@robertapreston4200]

Oh, Elijah is getting big and strong... And what a great helper🤠

[@jorgemorales2913]

I love you have your son helping you out

[@jimbattles9642]

he looks like he could make a good mechanic. keep him turning wrenches.

[@amberschamel3598]

The Elijah 's are handy, helpful but stubborn when they want something, lolol (have 1 of my own) the Cub Cadet turned out great and y'all did an awesome job on it. Bottle jack was hilarious on it's let down 😂 Love y'all.

[@jimamccracken5783]

I knew that Elijah would want that tractor for his own. Would make a great Birthday present or just here take it gift. Enjoyed video have a blessed day.

[@genevievebakkensen86]

A family affair everyone pitched in to help! Elijah’s concentration was priceless he was very invested in this project and is definitely transitioning to mobile devices look out cars are looming on the horizon 😂

[@anetzband1383]

I'm really enjoying seeing Isaac participate in some of these projects too. It can be a bit daunting to have a big brother who so obviously is thriving on helping with the projects. Isaac may have different interests too. This is the type of parenting I love seeing. Well done!