Ruby Makes Her FIRST Drag Passes in Over a YEAR... and It Couldn't Have Gone BETTER!!!

[@CleetusM]

Use code CLEETUS50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/48fuHYr!

[@DFlowers-o5e]

Make a ride named butterfinger.

[@sevenspy_]

Ok

[@Spearsz5.9]

Let’s gooo

[@scioli700]

Ruby is like the ex you keep going back to time after time for the good stuff. She never disappoints & is always ready to rip.

[@aaronunderhill]

You should show us Sam’s lightening ! Those things are sick

[@ryanreckard4239]

Can we just take a quick moment to thank Sam for how good ruby looks.

[@92Jdmsupra]

Probably looks better than when it rolled off the assembly line.

[@Slayer-li4by]

True that

[@marcrasm]

i miss the salmon tape

[@donutfatal213]

I noticed that too last video She looks SO good

[@mountainskys]

100% fact!

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

"From the auction block to the water box" would me an excellent T-shirt for Ruby! Way to go George!

[@estebansantiago3512]

@@fast97z24probably bets on who got the closer time

[@Not2Day117]

I concur 👍

[@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542]

@@fast97z24 To give the competition more incentive to drive faster and trick them into breaking out maybe? [HOP HOP HOP!] 🤑

[@coachpatka]

Good to know the magic is done. Sponsors and buyouts from here on out

[@bamaknifeguy]

Make it !! I’m in

[@joeyislifted2400]

Cleet: “Do we leave the 60ft alone and just put a little bit in up top” Jackstand: “We have slow it down” Cleet: “OH YEAH” 😂

[@1960ken144]

messed me up too!

[@jays.7923]

These guys are too much🤣🤣🤣 love me some good cleeter content lol

[@adriane7841]

I'm waiting for the last day when they let r rip tater chip and go 6s

[@xxsupermanxx567]

@@adriane7841I don’t think it has enough suspension as it sits right now for 6s

[@KTMsteve]

LOL funniest moment of the video

[@Sk1m_Beeble]

2:21 ngl even as an Aussie, the stars and stripes almost perfectly reflected on the roof of Ruby looked pretty mint, surely you know a good airbrusher that could do a kinda "ghost" flag on the roof to make it kinda look like a reflection of ol glory blowing in the wind

[@tylersnyder1545]

I thought it was a decal at first too lol

[@prxfade1410]

It did look fresh as hell, I second what you say brother

[@Texasbonecrusher]

I totally missed that. Had to watch it again ❤

[@cokiefjaes]

Up this, and hope ol' cleeter sees it, would be an awesome addition to Ruby!

[@quentinhemi]

Seeing as youre across the ditch from me i hope you appreciate the car at 0:05 have a look at the white vy commy ute 🫡

[@PuFFerTV98368]

Oh my little Rip said “DaDa” right at the end. So cool to see him walking around the shop making sure Jack Stand tightens those bolts right. Kids are so cool!! Oh yah Ruby’s Back!! That sure does 🔥me☝️

[@TheVanderbone]

I feel like he’s going to have a very special life growing up. Like if your dad was Tony Hawk or Travis Pastrana.

[@dustinstegmaier9896]

It’s hard to describe how happy I feel to hear those little words my son is almost 3 and still hasn’t even said dada……. Don’t take it for granted

[@Simplytanner]

I’m pretty sure he said Jackstand!!!

[@PuFFerTV98368]

@@Simplytanner yah it sounded like he told JackStand he was going to run a perfect 8.50 on his first pass on SickWeek…little guys a fortune teller.

[@froggersgarage5127]

Sorry to hear man is he no verbal by chance I have 4 kids ​@@dustinstegmaier9896

[@tripprogers4814]

From The AUCTION BLOCKS to the *WATER BOX* Sincerely, LS George P.S. I'd buy that shirt!

[@mdbeatzzzradio1485]

Fr bro

[@johnchenoweth278]

Absolutely!!

[@niklas422]

🤣🤣

[@Hackjob101]

George is a quote generating machine 😂

[@Fdragon1337]

Yo that would be a sick shirt.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

The Air is going to be good on Monday, might need something with even less power than the 8.53 tuneup!

[@HDRAus]

KSR has spoken!!! 8.45 incoming 😅

[@justinoliver1984]

​@@HDRAus😂😂😂

[@poubs_entertainment]

kev about to jinx ruby back to the barn why you did her dirty my dude

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

@@poubs_entertainmentlol just giving them a heads up! I’ve been keeping an eye on the weather for my own Sick Week adventure!

[@michaelsclark]

​@@poubs_entertainment😂😂😂

[@MatSpeedle]

I feel like Ruby was a huge part of building this channel, so it's great to have her back rippin'. Sam's done an amazing job of making her gleam!

[@kenriches7403]

Saw Ruby run in Ok. years ago . Love her and wish they keep her goung .

[@kenriches7403]

Going

[@MrLemacxes]

Rudy was the Goat long before these others were on the drawing board. Warms my heart

[@dyent]

All about the junkyard motor in the salvage corvette. Back before Ruby was officially named.

[@StevenStlouis-bf5tq]

Ruby looks so sick now. The little touches and Sam's touch on top of it 👌 exquisite. Never seen ruby look so good

[@Ieo9017]

I absolutely love that Sam has gotten into character for the camera since day one and he never breaks unless you’re having a “Behind the scenes” conversation with him. The man is a treasure.

[@rickosborne6521]

It's crazy to me how watching you guys get faster and faster over the years has desensitized me to the point that watching Ruby run an 8.48 looks slow LOL

[@priuskiller426]

I figured it was only me that thought that.

[@klev2008]

I thought that too lol, been watching to many Leroy and mullet passes lol

[@MrMice...]

Almost painful to watch. Had to wait another 1-2 seconds to exhale 😅

[@CRL_One]

It not that fast, but hella smooth tho.

[@Ayyjaxx]

My exact thoughts lol I bet she'll rip tho if they turned it up

[@tripprogers4814]

Little Ripley (AKA Feetus McFarland) has the greatest smile in all of Babyland.. *He must know who his dad is, Cleeter McSkeeter!*

[@warviking7647]

Feetus McFarland😂😂

[@harleymichael6348]

Lmao

[@cody39yrs]

Hilarious

[@keloduma]

Feetus McFarland 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mc-dev]

Feetus McFarland is wild. That's hilarious

[@jordantrujillo293]

That little “Dada.” Was so cute, my little boy is close in age and it is the best thing in the world to hear! Congrats on 8.53 Ruby is dialed!

[@warviking7647]

Little Feetus McFarland is growing up fast as hell

[@GezzyJ]

Ohh man I'm excited for sick week. Can't believe ruby is back. Also can't wait for the days when Rip is lining cleeter up on the start line. Father son team 💪

[@remar-6]

Nice to see Rip helping uncle jack stand at the end! Glad ruby is back, please at the end of sick week can we turn ruby up and see what she can do for science?

[@DrVink86]

You have no idea how happy it makes me to see Ruby running again in all her glory! Thanks for listening to us complaining so long about it haha.

[@michaelmartinez5843]

6:42 I love how Ruby is just like "put me in coach, I can do this!" We know Ruby, that's why we wanted you back!

[@jtb3797]

Cleetus is a man of the people and one of the main reasons youve stayed successful. We wanted ruby back and here she is. Had the plesure of meeting you at the first jet boat races, cleetus and the crew are such a nice group of dudes.

[@waybous]

That smile when Rip looks at his dad is so cute. Looks like a happy kid around all the automotive things.

[@d150mopar87]

It's because of ruby I started watching couple years ago, been a die hard fan since, and it's so good to see her ripping again!

[@brianbagnell5961]

That little ripper is loving the shop already! What a blessing

[@mrmann19k]

Literally, just sat down for my lunch break. Perfect timing.

[@Blaines-smallengine-repair]

Same lol

[@Smalltowngearheads]

Me too

[@snxc1627]

And across the pond I got myself the perfect video to watch whilst I have dinner! We all win today

[@riverhill9122]

That’s what I’m talking about brother!

[@brendanmccarthy492]

Me too! 😂

[@turb0z]

So great to see Ruby back out there doing her thing. Crazy to see Jackstand making pulls with his hands on the steering wheel like he's cruising down the highway. It's a nod to the entire team for making Ruby drive so straight and predictable.

[@SHENANIGANMEDIA1]

Everybody needs to watch Cleetus’s ads. We’re lucky to have quality entertainment for free the least you could do is watch a simple ad so that he can get some more income to do what we love watching!!😎🔥

[@Ragranos]

So good to see her back in action. I didn't expect to be so sentimental about old rubes!

[@quickdeuce]

Yes Sir,, Ruby has MILLIONS a fans don't she 🙂

[@camaro25]

That's because she's been a staple on the channel along with Leroy and Neighbor for years. She's been around for a long time and she has always been a good race car. She's been the most dialed in car that Cleets ever had. Such a good car Ruby is.

[@MustangMike256]

Never thought I would see Cleetus as a family man but here we are. Little Rip is cute as a bug and can't wait to see him Rippin a JR Dragster. Hint Hint Cleet. Glad to see Ruby Back and can't wait to see the Vlogs on Sick Week. Good Luck Fellas we are all Rootin for Ya.

[@jamesstewart3121]

I see Lil rip in gokart drags when he gets older

[@motoproductions8015]

Love the dash falling out haha and pays tribute to the OG ruby! With random things going wrong

[@artmchugh5644]

Like the time slips flying out of Leroy!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adriane7841]

It wouldn't be a Cleeter video without those little easter eggs

[@johanandersson8651]

That sticker on the back of Ruby always make me smile! - Do it for Ed!!😍

[@kingkimchi506]

So glad to see Ruby out, she looks great and she wants to RUN!

[@JayBryant-e4x]

All little Ripper said jack stand!! At the end of the video that is so precious.

[@justmythoughts88]

When you're so used to driving monsters that an 8:48 feels way too slow. Outstanding. 😂

[@chrispudd1815]

Yeah it appears no one else picked that up. That’s the first thing I thought. They are going 6’s in the fleet since ruby last breathed lol No wonder James thought it took for ever to shift. I honestly want to see them turn it up just for a video and run high 6’s or very low 7’s

[@gasparsperformance9841]

Little rip at the end was the best part of the video. I don’t have any kids, but seeing his smile when he sees you and him saying dada sure pulled on a string for me.

[@Rob_Huskett]

Ruby is what brought me to this channel. Great to see her back ❤

[@codybridges4154]

This was just a great video from Ruby running like a champion to Lil Rip just smiling away in the shop 😅

[@jlush444]

So so so good to see Ruby back in action. 👌👌👌

[@TobyCatVA]

Ruby shining like the gem she is makes me exceedingly cheerful.

[@erikantunez9771]

I hope Sam is coming along for the Sick Week shenanigans. Miss seeing him on the videos. Such an amazing gentleman.

[@keithkeitel3830]

There in Florida so it's almost a given he will be on the trip

[@davidjanvier8014]

ruby is such a sight for sore eyes , so glad to see her back choochin ! Sam's wax soaked hand makes everything he touches shining like a star , keep up the good work boys !

[@chrisoneill4211]

My Dad owned a 66 Fastback Mustang and seeing that one towards the end brought back some memories 😢

[@gregkramer5588]

Good to see Ruby running great, I love the Rip cameo at the end.

[@purplemonte1]

The flag on the building reflecting on rubys roof is amazing ruby should get a flag on the roof!

[@BeerKillenRedneck]

Yeah… A Confederate One! Hehe

[@52vwhoop92]

We need that T Shirt. “From the auction block to the Water Box!” Classic George. 😂

[@chadp6307]

At this point any Ruby shirt would do, but that would be a good line to use.

[@james94582]

Awesome seeing Ruby ripping it up!! Look forward to seeing her @ sick week

[@kenny1034]

Stoked to see Ruby content and preparation of the rest of the fleet!

[@BradleyBellwether-oy2qi]

This makes me so happy, seeing Ruby make passes again!

[@blakeazevedo6746]

That needs to be the new ruby shirt.. "from auction blocks, to water box" I'd definitely buy that shirt

[@AH-lw2bj]

It is crazy to see how slow James and Ruby make an 8.48 sec 1/4 mile rip look!!! 😮

[@marvindebot3264]

it wasn't all that long ago that 10 seconds was a lightning-fast street car.

[@duramaxdad]

My trans am would do 12.8 with bolt ons when I was a youngin. I was ecstatic. Their 8.48 was calm cool and collected. Like Presidents from another decade.

[@AH-lw2bj]

@@duramaxdad in the early 2010s, my buddies turbo civic would run a mid-low 12s on a prepped surface and that thing felt like a freakin rocket ship

[@marvindebot3264]

For that era it was. Sun 10s was still a very rare bird then, 12s was respectable for a V8 let alone a Civic.@@AH-lw2bj

[@JW-qf2fx]

@@AH-lw2bj same - mate had a 12 sec SR20 Sil80 and it was the fastest car in the universe, until my mates torana ran a 10.7

[@JamesGarner-wi9ce]

Da Da! Priceless moment from little Rip. Put a smile on my face. Congratulations Cleet.

[@D_Trade]

As a dad, I love seeing your boy growing and in the shop with you

[@Chrspi93]

Gotta love Sam just casually using a ford lighting as a shop truck 😅

[@codyhatcher3776]

Where I live there are about 4 as dailys around here and they are in bad shape

[@bangerswithstrangers]

The first video I watched here was when you got Ruby from the auction been subbed since, glad she’s back. Thanks for the awesome content, Cleet!

[@robbwiersma2596]

Great to see Ruby back. Love Lil Rip at the end, keeping tabs on Jackstand's work. 14:37 Love the Mustang!

[@brianm6117]

Ruby is what brought me to the channel. I had a really old computer that just didn't have the RAM to handle KZbin and it had finally died. I built a new one and started watching more and more KZbin and the video where you bought Ruby and found the truck engine was the first video I watched. I have watched every, single video since then. It brings me joy to see Ruby back in action.

[@timothycarey3883]

Must have been a dinosaur of a computer to not be able to handle youtube. Not very ram intensive.

[@brianm6117]

@@timothycarey3883 It was a 2006 era. It only had 4GB of RAM max. Between Windows 7 and and anything page with lots of load it would bring my stuff to a crawl.

[@kygator1]

Just like the good ole days, Ruby is back! And watching you and Madds and Rip in the shop is the best... Best of luck to you guys this next week!!

[@robboss1839]

This whole team is amazing. Sam and little ripper add that full range of wholesomeness to these videos.

[@uncletsonestopshop7143]

Man its good to see Ole Ruby back out putting in work!

[@peterad1529]

Ruby cleans up well, and Sam is a treasure 😊

[@Strikersw]

Ruby's BACK, good to see her blasting her way down the track. I started watching this channel because of watching Ruby's development!

[@MyWasteOfTime]

I love seeing Ruby back on the track!

[@phenomagator]

At 5:40 you can literally watch him turn his focus on. That's pretty awesome.

[@grubb910]

Iv'e noticed that about James for years. Every time he leaves the line, his eyes go WIDE OPEN. haaha He's in machine-mode, just taking in every bit of information he possibly can. He's a hell of a wheel man!

[@simon_hawk5758]

Ruby looks fantastic all polished up!

[@jeremyparo9117]

Good to see her! Can't wait until it's turned up!

[@DBGrimson]

That was cute at the end, Ripper with the Dada. Took me off guard how fast he is getting so big. You're a great father, Garrett.

[@patrick03333]

That car does have a lot of character! Belt squeaks and the dash flys out 🔥🤙🏻

[@mikeymal6705]

Loving the clips with rip defiantly amazing to see the channel evolving more!!!

[@simonmayle45-70]

Love all the clips of little ripper. Makes my heart melt. You and your family are very very blessed cleeter

[@llAdriennell]

Ahh thanks for bringing old ruby back. There’s just something about her that brings everything together.

[@drewthomas9543]

The addition of Rip at the end was awesome, and looking forward to seeing little man grow up with a dad that likes to have a hella lot of fun.

[@killerwimmie]

Cleetus: "I'll put you back in that barn Ruby" Ruby: *Belt squeak noise* 13:37

[@rasmusjensen8271]

Seeing Ruby flying again sure is amazing!

[@bradleybruening1569]

That smile on your little boy at the end of the video was absolutely adorable 🥰

[@ThatLS10]

RUBY! About time she made it back! It's been a long year of waiting but glad Cleetus seen all our comments and brought her back!

[@Self.reliant]

Love seeing little ripper running the shop keeping you guys in line.

[@matthewjohnson9317]

I remember in high school auto shop thinking 13,14 second cars were super fast. Now after watching these guys an 8.50 car seems like it takes forever to get down the track. Also that little ripper is Flippin adorable.

[@breakupgoogle]

bro right! 12second car was booking it. now 1k hp is the min lol

[@indianaslim4971]

12-13 second cars are fast, fast enough to get yourself killed, so yeah...fast

[@rikrocket4618]

Hell yeah brother watching from England UK keep at it you and your team are crushing it

[@cedhome7945]

I thought I was the only one watching from the UK (devizes Wiltshire)👍

[@rikrocket4618]

@@cedhome7945 I thought the same buddy and Peterborough Cambridgeshire🍺🍻🫡

[@ChevyS10LSUK]

Same Phil, from bexhill...

[@gavingreen5042]

South London ,On a real waiting to go on a trip ,seen Adam lz in Ireland would be nice to go freedom factory

[@Saavvvv]

West Sussex 👋👍😁

[@240ordie]

Am I the only one that can't wait for sick week to be over to see how fast ruby can go?

[@gcrauwels941]

Good to see Ruby make some passes. Looks and sounds great.

[@glynparry5796]

Ruby is back. HELL YEAH 🤙🏽 and the dash matching the rear bumper is awesome

[@xippzap]

Don't know what was better? Watching Ruby run again, or hearing Ripper call you "DA-DA" Love them both.

[@silaswinders01]

Go Ruby Go!

[@KuBi1337]

Damn, that detail job adds AT LEAST 500 horsepower. Sam is crazy with it.

[@BleedingWhiteKnuckles]

Sam casually rolling up to the dragstrip in a ford lightning with a go fast axle for a 6 second mullet, Sam's a legend! I can only hope I'm living life like him when I'm his age!! And bless Garrett for allowing him in and keeping him young and close to home and selling his own products! Yall are goals man! Keep up the hard work and dedication!

[@Pablo668]

Great to see Ruby in action again. Ripper is so cute!

[@ChuckSalerno90]

Happy to see our girl Ruby back!

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

Definitely the break-in pass phenomenon. Being the first pass on that setup there was probably a little mechanical drive/powertrain resistance under load. Should be more consistent now. 🏁

[@LewyKablooe]

Was thinking that sam thang. Stuff was hang up from sitting and now its looser.

[@hondaryderz]

soo nice to see Ruby running again

[@coachster]

That big old smile back on Jackstand’s face warms my heart.

[@bOOmbOOmProd]

Good to see Ruby! And the Lil' Giraffe is cute and getting BIG!

[@TreySlayPlay23]

Rip makes the cutest little manager. I miss my son's being that little. Glad everything's going well for you. Keep up the good work, little man.

[@rickybobby4017]

I see 6's in the future for sure . Thanks Sam for the nice shiney job on ruby

[@CaseyvlVisage]

How many 6 second cars would they have then? Pretty crazy how reliable ruby is though

[@rickybobby4017]

@CaseyvlVisage every car they have has run in the 6's except the blazer and the f150 he's got a good team behind him the sky is the limit for them 🤙🤙🤙

[@edreichfl6500]

James needs to be careful. I think Rip is ready to take his job already

[@cameronarmitage6143]

Love the little clips of rip at the end seeing the little man grow

[@vintagemotoseattle]

Love that you include bits with lil Ripper in the video! He will look back when you're old and gray, and watch these

[@BakeDeluxe]

Sam is a treasure. Protect that man at all cost!!

[@viperfanatic13]

I think Ruby needs a Lightening McQueen wrap for your son... And you can tell ruby that it'll be converted into your son's new bed if it doesn't act right😅

[@jakepiller9376]

Pretty sure Disney was suing people for that.

[@viperfanatic13]

@jakepiller9376 Disney said people couldn't use a BRZ because that's what car they based the character on but you could use a corvette

[@tripprogers4814]

..and *America* comes to a complete stop for 16minutes and 32 seconds. Powerful man.

[@ryandavis6370]

@7:12 I saw that small tire Durango and everlong started playing in my head

[@Mikesalas1989]

Rubys back baby!!!! And cleet u got a cute little chunk there he’s gonna be a good little shop hand in a few years lol

[@nagasakinoisyboi7288]

“ from the auction box to the water box “ needs to be on a shirt 😂

[@ronjones-6977]

Everybody wants a shirt with a misquote, right? It was auction "block," my good man.