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[@masexto]

1. Excellent Ray Stevens reference. 2. When I fired up my grandad's old 300 I6 after 18 years of sitting, it would have a decent oil pressure, then lose it all and sound just like that. Ended up having so much sludge in the oil pan that it was starving the oil pump, and wouldn't circulate anything. I dropped the pan, scraped all of the sludge out of the pan (it was a LOT!), threw a new oil pump and pickup tube at it, and it fixed everything.

[@randallsmerna384]

When I was a kid I got a mini bike as a trade. I tinkered on it and got it running and my dad helped me fine-tune it. Then he drained the oil and filled up the oil reservoir with kerosene. I thought he was making a bomb and stood far off. Then he proceeded to start that thing and not only red line it but he reached in and pushed the governor giving in a few hundred more RPM at least. Flames were shooting out the exhaust pipe and I thought the thing was going to explode! But it didn't and then he drained all the kerosene out which did a pretty good job of cutting a lot of the sludge out. I drove that thing for many years after that...

[@1969landcruiser]

Wife, "Honey, I thought you were mowing this morning." Me, "Sorry, emergency came up, Matt and Paul posted videos."

[@trueheartfarm8831]

Darren Prince , it's the other way around here ... Darling , thought you were cleaning house? Me - Sorry hun , FabRats got new videos out ... I'LL get to it later!!! 😂

[@tacticalbreadman7409]

yep 6 am Sundays for sure.....get some coffee and watch the Matt and Paul crew.......... good stuff

[@biggooddad]

Exactly..............and they always seem to post at the same time

[@randymack2222]

They are a bad influence for me also, there is a whole list of things I should be doing right now!

[@kevinshiley9061]

All you commenters are just as bad!! I sit and watch the videos, then sit even longer reading your comments!! 😆

[@Prairie7777]

This channel has such a laid back atmosphere you just feel like you're part of the family. For Real! These folks are the type of people that you'd really like to be friends and neighbors to. You can't fake that sort of thing. I've been around vehicles, 4x4's all my life. I've built a few and driven a lot more. I'm 74 years young and still going strong. Thank you for sharing such a enjoyable time, not only doing fab. work but sharing your family as well. Well done!

[@_real_ask]

I watched this for a second time, eleven months later, and it's still great. I love Jeepsters, and you all make it so much fun! It's great the way you include the whole family and support their projects, too. Thanks for the mod ideas and the laughs!

[@ckslim8671]

“Don’t look Ethel!” And I shouted out “ Oh yeah they call him the streak!” Childhood flashbacks provided by Fabrats!

[@Fletcher938]

boogedeh boogie!!

[@Daishar]

Yeah, I was laughing when he said that

[@steved2136]

"Don't look Ethel"- cause he ain't wearin no clothes!!! (I still have that on an album here somewhere (33 1/3) - bet half the youngsters wouldn't know what thats about either lol) Shame I don't have a running player anymore...

[@GaryLX870D]

Classic 😅

[@knlazar08]

“Don’t look Ethel!” and then the line is: "But I was too late... she'd already been mooned!" :-)

[@zroverz]

Thumbs up for Fab Rats being the best channel on youtube

[@jrbrumley9334]

Paul, I think it is awesome that Michelle wants to be hanging out with you while you work, you are a lucky man.

[@chriscroucher7440]

Love the down to earth stile , Paul's thinking , Michelle's laughter all mixed with the family love

[@asablack1364]

Those tires look like the perfect size for that rig.

[@ryandavis4457]

New shocks would have been a quick nice addition also.

[@kevinlstephenson6759]

Ray Stephens The Streak! have not thought of that song in probably a decade or more. I enjoy watching your fab work.

[@channelcat321]

Mississippi Squirrel Revival was good, too. ;)

[@tonypatrick1307]

@@channelcat321 santa claus is watching you comes to mind every holiday season

[@moparman1962]

Ray Stevens sang his hit song "The Streak" in 1974. I hollered, "Don't look, Ethel! But it was too late...she'd already been mooned!" Lol

[@ethancollins9345]

Watching your videos shows me the life I missed out on I’ve always been a mechanic and have some very good projects I’m proud of but I never had the wife and kids you’re a rich man God bless you

[@tylernute]

I got sucked into your show from Matt's Off-road Recovery. I don't know why I like it, but I guess because it's wholesome? It's relaxing during a time of turmoil for many.

[@gsdfan8455]

That’s how I found them too

[@yudanov13]

Same here, my TV hasn't been on since I've discovered there two channels:)

[@gary-gilbert]

Same here

[@ethanceballos5178]

Same, they are both too charismatic. you can’t help but be drawn to these guys.😅

[@ADiscoveriesOfficial]

Same here for sure. Wholesome families doing real life work.

[@kevinshiley9061]

Take one plug wire off at a time. If the knock gets louder, it's that rod. If it doesn't, its valve train.

[@kt4nl]

both

[@Devil3R]

@@kt4nl right. Not doing one without the other...But true diag.

[@jameshowardiii9304]

yea, it sounds like valve train...

[@domthomas1002]

My grandfather had one of those Jeepsters. It was an awesome vehicle to ride up on the mountain. We didn't beat it up. When he passed it was put up in the garage and redone. Today it is still there on the farm. Make it Pretty for her.

[@patrickromero432]

I love the way Paul mentors his sons and is done with a patient attitude and allowing his sons to explore their interests as well, bow making and building a forge with interest to forge knives. I was Blessed to have my Father as my first mentor at a very young age as well.👍🏾 🪓🔪🔨🪚😍

[@patrickromero432]

Paul feel free to reach out as I make custom knives, machinist, tool restoration and would love to make trip to your shop and offer what I can.👍🏽🔪

[@deanpratley125]

“Don’t look Ethel! It was too late!” Love it! What a great episode!

[@fightorfall416]

"She'd already had a good shot"

[@ericcorse]

Takes me back to when i was much younger.

[@rustyiron]

"Too late, she already got a free shot"

[@cojones8518]

Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers!

[@toddkillian1960]

Bogada Bogada, oh ya they call'em the streak

[@murphtahoe1]

OMG….Paul just kills me. Pure definition of a man child. Goes up the Jeep trail, rear seat not bolted in, Michelle cracks me up with her comments and the shop dogs loving the ride. Great video and Michelle’s Jeepster is going to be awesome! Enjoy the car show!

[@ryanlangan1060]

Man child? I think you mean well adjusted adult. He provides, cares, and is a good example to his children.

[@brettziemer5998]

I'm still wondering just what these folks do for a living?? If it's just what we see then there's something else happening

[@shannahmiller]

Michelle can name a lot more parts of a car than most people I know. I'm impressed. Also, when you're riding in the car solo, I feel like "we" means Paul plus the audience. Nice to be included. Can't wait to see the car all done - it's already extremely cool.

[@Jib0053]

I can't wait to see Michelle singing and 4 wheeling in her Jeepster. Michelle you have a beautiful voice, please sing more on the videos!

[@thedave513]

Paul does a week's worth of work in two days. Amazing.

[@muddawgkomm9642]

A little magic by Michele....... the lead video editor! 🤭🤘🙌

[@des2mtn]

"Proctologist Cox on the job" 😂😂😂

[@deanhuffman48]

Glad to see Matt chose to get u all aboard u are a great bunch I look forward to all episodes !! Very family oriented and I had a great time watching

[@ambulingadventures-stan1050]

Loved the, "Proctologist stuff" since she knew the rear end of the Jeep so well 😃

[@drithius4801]

Rides like that with your kids is what they will always remember.

[@jccarnut]

"she's a beaut Clark" I caught that, well played. Classic. Mrs. You win.

[@anthonyglund]

Thank you Paul, Michelle, Family, and Crew. It was great meeting you guys at the Mt Carmel car show! Thank you guys again for putting out great family oriented content, enjoyed by all age groups. I hope to come back and visit soon! All your vehicles were cool to see in person, I can’t wait to see some of the other projects as they progress! -Anthony

[@ericking7406]

Sounds like a sack of spanners.

[@donaldmcnatt9463]

I just want to say to you guys you remind me of my own childhood and I would like to say. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH .

[@TrevorDennis100]

I bet there's not a one of the channel's regular viewers that wouldn't have loved to be at that car show. I loved the family Jeep ride and the expressions on the kid's faces as they got airborne over those bumps. Meanwhile, the shop dog sat there like it was just another day in the life of all Fab Rats personnel. Michelle was spot on with her description of what's important for when it comes to ladies and cars. My wife has more than once tried to get in the wrong car because it was the same colour, and on one occasion there was someone sitting in the drivers seat! I could have warned her, but where would the fun have been in that?

[@spencerdauphine970]

"We" are all in the truck with Paul, at least in spirit!

[@DennyGuymon]

I loved the Ray Stevens reference! "Don't look, Ethel!" the song is The Streek. LOL!

[@haroldmcvay6522]

Thanks for the memory, Ray Stevens "The Streaker" June 1974.

[@ej2659]

You guys have to be one of the most wholesome families in the country. Awsome.

[@mototech489]

That little rig is gonna be awesome! I feel like Paul is living the dream lol! Getting to do all these cool projects and whatnot, what I’ve always wanted to do! Hopefully lots more awesome videos and adventures to come! ✌️😎

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Somebody told me once that "If you do what you love you'll never work a day in your life" and Paul is the best visual representation of that saying.

[@5thgearPINNEDnWHOOPS]

If you start young, life just gets great before you get old. Have a goot day sir!

[@tallboy2234]

He’s not alone, we’re all riding along with him!👌😁

[@jerrydavis5896]

That was an awesome video!! Bunch of work, bunch of play!! It's like a page out of my family's play book!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mrpaint06]

As my dear old granpappy used to say, "if they don't find you handsome, they oughta find you handy". Good work!

[@louiscapasso4452]

The Red Green show must have stolen that from your grandpa.

[@5MillCity]

Michelle and your kids are kick-ass! They are always up for any adventure. 🤘🏻

[@rockercover]

0:02 - Put some 50 weight oil in the crank case till the weather goes cold, it will get quiet for a while.😊

[@avelezusmc7929]

The one thing I wish I had learned was welding, you make it look easy

[@pokerbob2277]

Ok the “name that part with Michelle” is getting to be one of the funnier segments in the videos.

[@inmyopinion6836]

You should call it "The Streak"! Ethel .

[@muddawgkomm9642]

Yes!! But maybe wait til the LS is built and we see paul smokin some tires first. Lol

[@inmyopinion6836]

@@muddawgkomm9642 Can't wait . You got a winner there . Yeah , both of them .

[@PhilipAnderson]

The best video yet, smiles all around. Your fans love all you guys!

[@chestypuller4591]

"Fastest thing on two feet". Old school humor!! You all are killin it!

[@thelopezclan6717]

1997, I was 7 years old, my dad just bought this old dune buggy, barely ran, sounded just like the jeepster. Took me my brother and mom for a rip around the block, no rear seat or seat belts just some carpeted plywood. One of my best memories from my childhood. Good job Paul and Michelle! Still can’t wait for more FJ content!

[@erictooke3850]

Congratulations Paul on being able to quit your day job. Love watching the videos can’t wait to see the FJ45 project get done

[@dave8k9hohnjmdavez57]

Front leaf spring attaching bracket can be moved to the rear of the leaf spring. When the leaf spring is compressed the swing bracket moves froward and affects steering and makes for a jolting ride.Reversed solid bracket in front ,rear swing braket at rear of leaf spring..Absorbs the jolt and happy motoring...

[@The_Repair_Shop]

Love the content, love your family, love the projects and your outlook. Zero Oil pressure, but "we gotta test it out". And your wife's attitude about things in general is a blessing. Thanks!

[@paulelston791]

Oh yes they call the streak Lol Ray Stevens had some funny stuff

[@Arlen6010]

I love that you kept those wheels. The tire wheel combo will make this Jeepster!

[@blsully]

"Maybe you should be a proctologist, because you really seem to know the rear end of this thing!" Made me spit coffee, thanks Paul =0P

[@davetaf1323]

Matt got me here ......i cant stop watching your videos !!!

[@jenniferbatten8975]

That will be a great little truck, I love the cut and shut that fixes anything

[@kevinlee6731]

Michelle is freaking awesome! I love the bits where she is guessing the parts!

[@danjones1365]

When she barked out “give me a hard one!” I blushed

[@thomaspike1475]

@@danjones1365 Paul was thinking, well the kids are at school.......

[@cjplol6589]

Oh yes, they call it the Streak. Paul's just showing off his physique.

[@jred7594]

Fastest thing on 2 feet.

[@chrismay2298]

He likes to turn the other cheek.

[@papayork1907]

Oh yes they call him the streak...fastest thing on two feet Just really diggin` your vids! Great content, editing, fun, educational ish and warm! Thanks

[@Sakratic]

You'll have that sometimes! That response, is perfect put and as well as perfectly summing up Paul's chill, laid-back personality! Also really enjoyed the test drive... you'd be crazy if this was the 1st video you ever watched, on this channel to not subscribe right afterwards!

[@almclean4835]

No wonder Michelle’s smiling, that’s going to be a great little going to town rig. What a difference a lift and 31’s make

[@robert4005]

Great you still have a spring shop to go to. Most have closed down.

[@Clean97gti]

knocking motor is a perfect candidate for a swap with a newer 3800 V6. It will bolt right up, you can get all the parts you need from a 4th gen Camaro with the 3800 V6 as well as a stand-alone harness to let you keep the GM fuel injection and the distributorless ignition. You'll lose your purty plug wires but she'll run fantastic. You'll also gain a factory reliable 40ish HP in the swap compared to the old gen Buick motor. Depending on how the Camaro was equipped, you might even get an automatic transmission you could swap in if you so choose. You'd have to change the tailhousing but it would work.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

it will not bolt up. im pretty sure the 3800 went to the 60 degree metric bellhousing.

[@Clean97gti]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 I was assuming he was going to swap the transmission for something newer since it's going to be Michelle's Jeepster. but you are correct. The old Buick 3.8 has the BOP bellhousing where the newer ones have the 60 degree pattern.

[@johnevans7640]

I love this show . Paul reminds me so much of Jessi James when he talks . Its very welcoming and home town .

[@UtahOutlander]

There's just too much to love in this episode...can't break it all down in a simple comment! Lots of great stuff!! Proctologist Cox about had orange juice spewed across the breakfast table though! 🤣😂 Michelle is awesome! 👍👍

[@pagosa1040]

"Don't look Ethel". Had me laughing. The streak. 70s .

[@willbaxter5272]

Thanks for the Ray Steven's reference!! Took me back to my youth! That's why they call him the Streak!!!

[@rssvss]

OMG in 20 years you are gonna be watching those kids in back of that Jeepster giggling the heads off. What memories! Way to go!!

[@michaelverdugo7795]

“The streak!” my dad showed me the song when we were young he thought it was hilarious! Love your channel!

[@deltavee2]

Next line is "I was too late. She got a free shot." Good old Roger. Cheers from Canada

[@dustytrailscactusron]

Paul, watching you has inspired me to relearn my welding skills. (None prior to now) I can do a lot of things, being a basic shade tree mechanic. (Owning a YJ- this is a necessity) but I have shied away from welding. But since watching you, I have taken steps to learn. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@FabRats]

Thanks for being awesome!

[@roycesmith9182]

I learned to weld in high school, got a welding machine for graduation . I am now retired I still use that machine constantly. Go to community college take basic welding you will not regret it !

[@warrenzevonsangryghost6055]

I've got a 69 commando that I bought and started wrenching on 30 some odd years ago. Your rear axle looks like a Dana 30, which is what came on most commandos. Blew mine up twice and got tired of fixing it and put in a Dana 44. My old 225 V6 still runs great, but if I blew it up I'd be looking for a 231 even fire from a late '70s Buick. Squeezing in an LS motor is going to be a really damn tight fit. The stock Ross steering box is a piece of junk but I haven't swapped mine out yet. I'm in the middle of a disc brake conversion on the front Dana 27 axle now. Good luck with this one, I'll be watching.

[@riverrat8647]

He’s not alone on his trip to town. “We” are with him!!🤣

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Michelle’s Jeep is going to be an awesome build! Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@DailyBrewGarage]

Yep, trying to work and film at the same time is a real pain! Great video though. I would love to see what you did to clock the axles correctly after moving the spring perches to the top.

[@kf4ung]

The Streak, I haven't heard that song in a long time. Nice work on the Jeepster, and she will be great with that LS swap.

[@nightrider8462]

That thing is going to be so cool. That spring over swap put it at the perfect hieght, and I'm personally glad you stuck with those wheels

[@orangepickel2]

Like the reference to Ray Stevens song "The Streak" Don't LOOK Ethel; but it was too late she already got her free shot. Was a throwback to my youth.🙄🙄😁😁

[@MrBigmike7118]

Ahh the Streak, my grandfathers favorite thing to play for pretty much anyone that walked in their house. He is now 90 yrs old and still running a tiller in the garden.

[@traecummings9853]

"We are in a Jeep". I laughed out loud. Paul you are awesome. Michelle, you are "awesomer". You like Paul see the beauty and potential in that Jeep. Love you guys. North West Tennessee with great Respect.

[@ro...valverde1622]

Like Peg says: You don't need to worry about no oil pressure! 😂

[@smokeythebirdbrain]

I grew up in Minersville, moved away as a kid. We also had an hour drive to Cedar anytime we needed anything. I always loved going up Cedar Canyon when the aspens were changing. Love the channel!

[@subdermal13]

I am loving the Jeepster. Reminds me of my Jeep LJ, I love the look of the long body Jeep’s. Keep up the killer work man!

[@glynnpaschall7975]

MICHELLE is GREAT !! Love these shop work vedios, Paul does extra with details of what is being done.. Y'ALL KEEP IT UP..

[@stevejette2329]

She could start a "What's This Computer Icon with Paul" segment.

[@dextonbrock2754]

Best episode of "What's that part" yet. She's getting them down 🤙🏼

[@donlarsen9807]

As long as it's been sitting with old dirty oil I'm pretty sure it was mostly sledge. At first start it had quite a clatter. I would bet a lot of the parts were not getting lubed. Probably plugged the pick up screen. It just took a while for the new oil to get things flowing again. By then it's pretty chewed up. At the start Paul wanted to go LS. That engine had a expiration period so with a fresh engine even a good used LS it will be a reliable vehicle. Can't wait to see the build and the finished product. I'm sure it will be a mean cherry machine. Stay safe healthy and happy 👍

[@byronjobe2306]

Paul's an awsome guy. Michelle's an awesome editor. Awesome stuff, Thanks.

[@DADDYO3]

A little lovin and paint. Michelle, you crack me up

[@ToddKing]

+ 27 points for Michelle on the "drive shaft". 😁

[@roba379]

Aww. ANOTHER LS motor swap...seems everyone is doing that these days! I'd like to see the original motor rebuilt but oh well.. still, dig the ride! Nice work!

[@nintendogamer5472]

Rob A, there is a reason the ls swap is so popular. I grew up on sbc Chevy and jeep I6 and everything about a ls is better. A stock 4.8 ls truck motor makes better power than a 5.7 sbc with vortex heads and other upgrades for less money. The drive ability and mileage is so much better as well. Just for reference I owned 3 k5 blazers with 5.7 and a 83 gmc with a 5.7 and they averaged less than 10mpg with 200 hp tops, I have had 3 Cherokee and a wj grand Cherokee with 4.0 and they average 14-15 city and max 20 hi way with less than 200hp. My 98 ls1 5.7 Cameron with 6 speed has gone Dallas to Havasu 4 times fully loaded cruise set at 78 and averaged 30mpg each trip over 2k miles round trip, and the worst tank ever was 19 mpg the first tank cause I did burnouts at every stop sign and light. It dyno 325 rwhp and has 225k miles now. The ls is so much more superior its not even a contest or debate anymore.

[@billquillin1952]

My very first Jeep, purchased in 1973, was a 1971 Jeepster, Hurst Edition. How I miss her!!

[@willischristopher9248]

Finally some love for Michele's ride, look at that smile.

[@lyndababy]

Ray Stephens "They call him the streak" - Haven't heard that song mentioned anywhere in yonks!

[@billywhite3579]

I really enjoy watching the videos. It's nice to see your kids in the shop helping. Can't wait to see the Jeepster finished.

[@dougalexander7204]

Paul is the epitome of the American Dream. A job doing what he loves, a handsome family and a beautiful wife that supports him.

[@hipshot823]

I am super envious of that Jeepster! I owned a 79 Jeep Cherokee and all the parts on it where crusty. When I re-arched the Springs.....every bolt broke! The Springs in the 70's were not very good quality and flattened out and didn't have a cutting torch so I had to break them all off with a big old breaker bar. The Proctologist jokes were great.... Michelle was on her game

[@chuckjonesz]

i love the concern in pauls voice when he says jayce(sorry if i spelled his name wrong) is building a bow and arrows lol

[@edward5979]

Can you imagine a modern day car sitting that long and being able to run, love my electronics, but simplicity : )

[@ronaldbarnes2897]

I love watching you guys, Paul you are one of the best fab guys on 4X4s, I have gotten a lot of great ideas and information from your shows, thanks!

[@mattsvantassel4693]

Great job Michelle.. I'm impressed you knew so much of the rear end.. it was funny when you changed "drive line" to "drive shaft".... Thanks Paul for letting me hang in the shop today...

[@henryg683]

Michele I’m so happy for you to have this jeep it’s awesome 😎!!!! And you did a great job on naming the parts!!!!!

[@MagentaRV]

8:50 He's not alone in the truck, Michelle... All of the channel's viewers here on the other side are with him!

[@donaldmcnatt9463]

No seatbelts kids bouncing around in the back. Reminded me of my childhood. My dad taking the family to the beach in Florida. There was a place called the flats in between the duns for regular cars not 4×4's or dune buggies to make it through to the beach with out walking aways you had to bag the back wheels and haul butt.

[@kellybuerschinger5767]

What fun to watch . And from here I didn't get dirty or bust a knuckle.